Dragging the brake means the tail light is on constantly which then means other drivers won't know when you are actually stopping. They will be late braking and more likely to hit you.
Dragging the rear also activates the brake light reducing the ability of others riders/drivers to figure out which bonehead move you're going to pull next.
Agreed, my friend had a few of them, they were constantly fully disassembled in his house and constantly being rebuilt while his Kawasaki lasted until he sold it 🤣
3:21 A "modern" (mid 00s) Honda CG125 on this channel? No way!! This was the bike I learned on, just a different colour lmao And yes, it was left out. Mine has been an outdoor bike for 20 years lmao
Chain maintenance is my weak spot. Sad to say I let the thing get loose enough it was smacking and taking little chunks of my rear tire with it. Certainly less than ideal circumstances lol. New sprockets, chain and tires coming this spring. Gonna throw a lectron on it as well. 6 months into my motorcycle journey and it’s still a constant learning process. DRZ life is the best life though.
Warming up the engine before stressing it spreads the heat to the parts that aren't directly exposed to the combustion process. Metal expands with heat so sudden heat in one region induces warping in the fundamental parts of the engine. A warmed up engine has distributed the heat so that it is a relatively constant temperature and the difference in heat between the coldest and hottest parts is far less extreme. If you have unexplained oil leaks, blown head gaskets and worse you now know why. Be grateful if you live a few kilometres (miles) from a freeway because you get an automatic warm up before hitting cruising speed. Spraying the side of your tyre with chain lube - as shown in the video - is a cool way to guarantee exciting riding.
That's correct, but it's not the most common cause of failures. The head, cylinders, pistons, and valves are all directly exposed to the combustion process, but the most common failure when going wide open throttle right after a cold start is the valves seizing to the head and the piston hitting the valve. The reason for this is that the valves, while being exposed to a little less of the combustion due to the valve stem going all the way up into the top of the head with the cams, are significantly smaller than the head, piston, and cylinders, and so they heat up significantly faster than the head. Thus the valve expands before the head does and seize to the valve guide walls. It's more about smaller components heating up faster than it is concentrated heat in one area. So, by warming up the engine you're ensuring the smaller components and the bigger components are all at the same temperature so they can expand together when putting a heavy load on the engine.
@@ChaseB1896 The exact mechanism is not important to someone who doesn't understand material science or mechanics. Being aware that an engine is vulnerable to abuse and the mode of abuse is key. I've never seen evidence of valve stem/guide seizure, but if I did it would be pretty clear the person who caused it shouldn't be allowed to operate any machine.
Thank you, Yammie noob. Been watching you since I got my Ninja 400. Definitely taking all the advice to keep it alive as long as I can, my motorcycle is my peace and happiness ❤🏍
@@seancorrigan3531 Gas stations like BP don't help. Gasoline pumps are not supposed to be green! I've never done it, but fatigue, stress, and being in a hurry can lead to a stupid mistake. Unless you've never made a stupid mistake in your entire life, don't make cynical comments like that.
Throttle input isn't nearly as important as how your loading the engine. Lugging it while cold isn't any better. Releasing the clutch slowly, and allowing the engine to stay lightly loaded until its warm. While keeping the rpms down for a minute or two. Is all that's nessessary. Idling a motorcycle while it's on the kickstand, is not only dangerous. But can actually cause localized overheating of components and fluids. The best way to warm up the bike, is to begin riding it after maybe 30-45seconds of idling. Anything more is simply a waste of time and fuel. Keep the R's down, and whatever you do. Don't short shift it, and lug the engine. It's worse than just letting it wind at a reasonable rpm. Peace!
So my gt 650 when i cold start it.. the rpm fluctuates and then becomes stable after 3 mins or so.. thats how i was doing the cold start on the side stand.. should i do the above?
That's either a tuning issue, or vacuum leak somewhere. If the bike won't run normally for up 3 min. Then your at the mercy of the current state of tune. Letting the bike sit on the stand while running is NEVER good. Stand it up straight, and after around 30-45 seconds of idling, begin varying the rpms by giving it light throttle intermittently. After 2-3 min. It's not gonna get any hotter internally. It's just getting all the coolant up to temp. Sometimes sensors that are reading coolant temp, won't get hot enough to put the ECU into closed loop mode. If your just letting it sit on the stand idling. When the bike is first started cold. It will run in what's called "open loop". This allows it to monitor everything and make any minor tuning adjustments to compensate for conditions. Once the coolant temp reaches a set point. The ECU will revert to closed loop programming, that's already set from the factory. Hope any of this helps?
I would like to add using a pressure washer to the list as well. Sure, it's quick and easy to give your bike a onceover to make it shine. But, unlike a car, there are a lot of sensitive components that aren't that well protected. It's easy to push water into electrical connections, pivot points and bearings. A pal had his brake pedal seize up as a result of pushing all the grease out of the pivot when cleaning his bike before winter storage and corrosion built up. Stainless and aluminium is a lethal combination without an isolator like grease or locktite between them. First run in the spring, he locked up his rear wheel and bit the dirt since the brake didn't let go even though he got off the pedal. Clearly fucked up not testing the brake before riding too though.
Amen to that, water at pressure is the enemy of any bike. Just use a regular garden hose to get it wet, fill a bucket, grab a sponge with neutral soap and start scrubbing. Then use the hose to rinse, and repeat if necessary. Washing a bike takes time, don't rush it. And doing it by hand also gives you a good chance to make a closer inspection of most of her components, sometimes finding things that need fix or replacement and you didn't know.
Pls make a video about the Best beginner motorcycles for bad city roads.Roads here in România are bad,there is an unexpected hole waiting after the corner and i think it could be fatal
A scooter is best for that. Scooters outsell big motorcycles by 20 to 1 in the Philippines because of the traffic congestion and maneuvering ability to avoid holes and pedestrians
Your miniature photo is a Mexican Highway that connects 2 states, and it’s very twisted and fun!, it’s just cool cause I’m Mexican, but great vids man keep it up!
Big ass Fan for years But I live in El Salvador believe me need any of those bikes down here bro, Keep up the good work and that yellow is Cosmic, need to update from my cbr 2006 and my r1 2006 LOL
So, basically: do not use the engine if it’s cold. But then how is it going to get hot? Do not let the sun shine on your motorcycle, so only ride at night. Do not let it get wet, See above, so at night when it is not raining. Do not let it get cold, see above, only during the summer, at night, when it is not raining. At this rate I will have to start the engine at midnight, on a dry day, and wait half an hour for the engine to get warm, only for the sun to rise, and then i have to hide it away again. Or I could just park my ‘98 bandit outside, like it has been parked for the last 26 years, when not being used, and ignore the advice here. It is 26 years old, and you know what, it still works and looks about 4. It’s called ‘maintenance.’
I don't agree with the tiedown info. Imo it is best to tie a bike down without compressing the suspension because then you won't blow seals and it won't compress over a big bump and drop a strap and fall over. Speaking from experience here.
got 60k miles on my cb1000r 2011, always left outside, just did valve check and changed cam chain/tens 10k miles ago, never had any problem, but i live in uk and there is no sun anyway, rain does nothing to bikes with little to no electronics and i use it daily
@Banana-us2ss I live in New Jersey . I'm retired I've been to Canada and down to Tennessee rode the entire skyline drive Blue Ridge Parkway to Cherokee North Carolina. Tail of the dragon and other great rides. I had the valves done at 55k miles. I have a garage so it's well kept. But motorcycles are built to last with some care. I'm riding it across the country next season Bucket list ride God willing.
@Rubenthecowboy not one problem. I don't want to sound like a bullshiter. I run motul synthetic routine maintenence. I keep it in the garage. I'm retired I keep it clean and I don't beat it. I ride it and have a good time trust me but I don't beat it.did the valves at 60 k they were still spot on. It's never broken down . I average about 7 k a year . I love this bike. How couldn't I it owes me nothing. Just replaced the suspension last season . Ohlims Holly shit that's another topic lol. Good luck you have a great bike there.
I dont change oil and oil filter for so many time cause my bike just eats all the oil so I keep pouring new oil and the oil filter I have a washesble one 🤣 Also have the engine light for a good amount of time and it just keeps working fine LOL.
Video : Cold Start manage, driver technique, parking the bike gently, good treat to the vehicle Indonesian Mom 110cc/125cc scooters *changing oil by a year, reckless driving, park at outwide open space on rain storm - heatwave, rust and broke parts* Goes, vroom vroom and stays for decade
Whenever riding my trusty vtr 250 honda I ride it in the lower rpm’s for the first 20 minutes . Oil and filter change every 6 months Chain every 400-500km lube and check . Not confident enough to do valves :?
@Yammie Noob(lol I don't even know if you'll ever read this)I love your channel! I wish I could join the competition to win this sweet looking bike but I'm too broke to even do that lol thank you for your content!!!! I'm riding for 10 years soon and you are one of the first channels I remember watching!! stay awesome!!! and stay safe :)
Bought my bike from new 2 years ago, have 4000 miles on it and haven’t done an oil change yet. Don’t plan on it either. Only keeping the bike for another 3 years
I guess, from the perspective of a short term owner, that's a way for them to "save money". However, everything I've learned about mechanics (from lawnmowers to farm tractors) has taught me to do a couple of EARLY (100km & 1,000 km) services on a NEW engine, then (in the case of most passenger cars) change oil at 1/2 the manufacturers recommendation (twice as often). I say that having "neglected" my 2006 Holden VZ which is now facing some VERY expensive engine repairs - which could have been avoided if I'd simply changed the oil more often.
Not using your clutch when you shift whether you rev matching or not will do damage to your transmission in the long run. I've seen the damage from long-term use of no clutch. Tell me any manufacturer that tells you how to shift your bike like that?
We need a government department: Motorcycle Protective Services. People should temporarily lose custody of their bike until they can prove they can be good parents.
Is there anything we can do to prep the bike for a heat wave? When storing a covered bike, the cover can act as an air fryer. I changed the black cover to a silver/gray one and that significantly helps. But I'm concerned with all the leather, rubbers, and plastics.
Covers are a short term thing, you shouldn't let your bike with them for a long time. They trap air inside, building up humidity and heat. It's better than nothing, but to reduce weathering to the minimum, you must store it inside or the closest thing to it possible. First and foremost, shade. Then a cover that's not in contact with the bike and has good ventilation, like a tent.
Pretty sure the cold oil thing was a myth started by american car guys because an older cars with carburetors couldnt run for shit with out being warm AND the lack luster design choices of the engines. Even with modern oils and knowing what to do will still blow up due to oil starvation. Modern motorcycle engines are warmed up with in 2-3 minutes. Turn the bike on, put your gloves and helmet maybe a back pack on and by the time your at your first stop sign the thing is warm
For my Ducati Monster, it's recommended to let the engine oil heat up to over 45 celsius degrees before reving above 4,5k rpm. But usually I just let the engine run for 1-2mins when I put gloves on etc. then ride with low rpm for the first couple hundred meters before reaching the 45c degrees.
You’ll be able to hear a difference in the motor running when it’s up to temp it will smooth out. You can watch your tac also and when the revs come down and level out me evenly your good to go. My r1 temp reads 165 when those things happen. That how I know my bikes ready
I wait till mine reads about 100 on oil temp. The other day it was reading about 40 before i started it. Took no more than like 5 min for it to get to 100+. Like others have said though, you can hear a difference in the idle when its warmed up
You failed to mention the ones that let there bike idle in the drive way for excessive lengths of time to “warm it up”. You are just murdering your engine. Start your bike let it idle for less than a minute then ride gently to warm the whole engine, gearbox, chain, wheel bearings, tyres, etc
Warm it up by riding, that is better for the engine. If you let it idle it will take more time to warm up than riding. This means the bike will stay for a longer time running in cold state and therefor wear more. Also you waste gas that could be used for riding and depending on your bike and exhaust your neighbours will hate you 😂
@@hendrikg3616also, at low rpm’s, oil flow is lower, so it tends to pool more, causing deposits in the engine. Idling for long periods of time also cause more carbon buildup inside the intake, head, and cylinders. You do want to warm it up a few minutes, but letting it sit the amount of time it takes for the oil to heat up, whose operating temp is usually around 160°F+, would take forever.
@@thagingerninjer5391 You're right, you said it in the long form :) My Honda Shadow ACE gets the choke for like 5 seconds, one or two blips of throttle and then I put it in gear and ride away. In the winter the choke stays on for the first 100 meters and that works the best for me. My older bikes like my CB550 Four or CX500C on the other hand need one or two minutes of choke, idling and some revs before the want to go.
@ I’ve got an ‘81 185s, and it starts great until you get into the thirties, and then it takes forever to get it warm enough to run. It doesn’t help that it only has 80 pounds of compression. 😂
@Mr.M1STER just a joke,but have always wondered why sportsmen warmup coz some animals dont seem to need warmup.... Machines though are specifically designed for certain tolerances,oil viscosity and and certain functions that require a temperature range to be reached..my two wheel tractor or inox ox as its called requires 5 minutes idle running to reach operating temperature.
@Mr.M1STER the reason gazelles or or other grazing animals dont require warmup is they are already warmed up,coz grazing animals after sun rise are constantly moving to graze...at peak noon they may rest,again they set out to graze till they setlle in a pack for the night.when we see them getting hunted ,they are already warmed up from hours of constant non stop grazing and eating and are already primed for a full sprint.
hey yam, i’ve been watching all ur vids and i got a question about the give away bike?? would yall ship to hawaii? cus it’s quite expensive and a lot of hassle so even if i did win would the hassle be worth it getting to me ?
On track tires, yes warm them up. On street tires, they are already as warm as they are gonna get. u gain very little traction from “warming up ur tires”. And swerving back and forth dont do it either.
Please research your comment on street tires. You are WAY off base. TIRE PSI and temperatures are critical components of tire performance on the street.
The gear shifting is real...if the oil is not warm...and when i shift the gear the whole bike will jerk a second...like the whole bike and the gear will make a TUK noise...but if you warm the oil up like make it just run for 5 minutes to 10 without revving then the bike will run so smooth...am from mountains i live in cold by afternoon my bike will be smooth...yeah takes half a day for me...not joking
Were half responsible for the wires being so tasty to rodents. A lot of wire insulation is soy based. We're wrapping the wires with food for the rats....
Yeah .. this is fake. My motorcycle is in its best shape ever and I just got done repairing it after it's 4th wreck. If anything wrecks rejuvenate the bikes.
Science nerd FYI: the sun is nowhere near the most powerful force in the universe, or even in the galaxy. Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, has a mass of about 4.297 million times the mass of the sun. So, definitely don't leave your bike uncovered near the center of the galaxy.
Pretty sure that loading a low rpm cold engine is pretty bad. Might be correct for mid rpm, but general rule should be "no full throttle on cold engine anyways"
Guess I need to stop my habit of driving into concrete walls.
That's something my dad did when he was young way before I was born
That would be advisable yes
Don’t let big concrete hold u down bro, teach the controversy, eat the concrete
@@notcharlie8763 this guy gets it 🫡
You really only need to do it once to fully embrace the experience. Don't be a slave to the habit. Just say no.
My girlfriend also needs to be warmed up before experiencing heavy loads.
@@ziqaustin true
All the women I know are like icebergs.
We know.
Damn
Thanks for being so openess to us.
😅👍🏻
"Unless you ride a KTM" shots fired 🤭
Dragging the brake means the tail light is on constantly which then means other drivers won't know when you are actually stopping. They will be late braking and more likely to hit you.
Dragging the rear also activates the brake light reducing the ability of others riders/drivers to figure out which bonehead move you're going to pull next.
Lubricate before heavy loads…got it 👍
„For the most part motorcycles are pretty well built machines“
KTM left the chat
They not only left the chat, they left the entire motorcycle industry
Hahaha... 🤣
Agreed, my friend had a few of them, they were constantly fully disassembled in his house and constantly being rebuilt while his Kawasaki lasted until he sold it 🤣
1:19 ok who's riding a V8 motorcycle?
3:21 A "modern" (mid 00s) Honda CG125 on this channel? No way!! This was the bike I learned on, just a different colour lmao
And yes, it was left out. Mine has been an outdoor bike for 20 years lmao
Chain maintenance is my weak spot. Sad to say I let the thing get loose enough it was smacking and taking little chunks of my rear tire with it. Certainly less than ideal circumstances lol. New sprockets, chain and tires coming this spring. Gonna throw a lectron on it as well. 6 months into my motorcycle journey and it’s still a constant learning process. DRZ life is the best life though.
Warming up the engine before stressing it spreads the heat to the parts that aren't directly exposed to the combustion process. Metal expands with heat so sudden heat in one region induces warping in the fundamental parts of the engine. A warmed up engine has distributed the heat so that it is a relatively constant temperature and the difference in heat between the coldest and hottest parts is far less extreme. If you have unexplained oil leaks, blown head gaskets and worse you now know why. Be grateful if you live a few kilometres (miles) from a freeway because you get an automatic warm up before hitting cruising speed.
Spraying the side of your tyre with chain lube - as shown in the video - is a cool way to guarantee exciting riding.
That's correct, but it's not the most common cause of failures. The head, cylinders, pistons, and valves are all directly exposed to the combustion process, but the most common failure when going wide open throttle right after a cold start is the valves seizing to the head and the piston hitting the valve.
The reason for this is that the valves, while being exposed to a little less of the combustion due to the valve stem going all the way up into the top of the head with the cams, are significantly smaller than the head, piston, and cylinders, and so they heat up significantly faster than the head. Thus the valve expands before the head does and seize to the valve guide walls. It's more about smaller components heating up faster than it is concentrated heat in one area. So, by warming up the engine you're ensuring the smaller components and the bigger components are all at the same temperature so they can expand together when putting a heavy load on the engine.
@@ChaseB1896 The exact mechanism is not important to someone who doesn't understand material science or mechanics. Being aware that an engine is vulnerable to abuse and the mode of abuse is key. I've never seen evidence of valve stem/guide seizure, but if I did it would be pretty clear the person who caused it shouldn't be allowed to operate any machine.
Thank you, Yammie noob. Been watching you since I got my Ninja 400. Definitely taking all the advice to keep it alive as long as I can, my motorcycle is my peace and happiness ❤🏍
I was riding behind someone who had a bike tied down on a trailer. They went over the train tracks and it fell over. Was very sad to see
Practicing wheelies and not using your rear brake.
Don't put diesel into your gas tank, unless, you have a diesel engine. I was surprised to see just how thin the engine case is on motorcycles.....
Damm dude! I'm sorry to hear that.
That's just stupid.
@@seancorrigan3531 Gas stations like BP don't help. Gasoline pumps are not supposed to be green!
I've never done it, but fatigue, stress, and being in a hurry can lead to a stupid mistake. Unless you've never made a stupid mistake in your entire life, don't make cynical comments like that.
@@Stacy_Smith nah. Don't care what colour the pump is. Putting diesel in a bike is a dummy move
My friend filled his r1 up with diesel. Made it a block. Thanks jettas for the small nossal
Throttle input isn't nearly as important as how your loading the engine. Lugging it while cold isn't any better. Releasing the clutch slowly, and allowing the engine to stay lightly loaded until its warm. While keeping the rpms down for a minute or two. Is all that's nessessary.
Idling a motorcycle while it's on the kickstand, is not only dangerous. But can actually cause localized overheating of components and fluids. The best way to warm up the bike, is to begin riding it after maybe 30-45seconds of idling.
Anything more is simply a waste of time and fuel. Keep the R's down, and whatever you do. Don't short shift it, and lug the engine. It's worse than just letting it wind at a reasonable rpm.
Peace!
So my gt 650 when i cold start it.. the rpm fluctuates and then becomes stable after 3 mins or so.. thats how i was doing the cold start on the side stand.. should i do the above?
That's either a tuning issue, or vacuum leak somewhere. If the bike won't run normally for up 3 min. Then your at the mercy of the current state of tune. Letting the bike sit on the stand while running is NEVER good. Stand it up straight, and after around 30-45 seconds of idling, begin varying the rpms by giving it light throttle intermittently. After 2-3 min. It's not gonna get any hotter internally. It's just getting all the coolant up to temp. Sometimes sensors that are reading coolant temp, won't get hot enough to put the ECU into closed loop mode. If your just letting it sit on the stand idling.
When the bike is first started cold. It will run in what's called "open loop". This allows it to monitor everything and make any minor tuning adjustments to compensate for conditions. Once the coolant temp reaches a set point. The ECU will revert to closed loop programming, that's already set from the factory.
Hope any of this helps?
Jokes on you Yam, my bike is in my living room watching TV with me!
Love the shots of the Interceptor 500, my first bike back in 1986👍
Your content is always informative and very entertaining. Your UA-cam channel is essential.
I would like to add using a pressure washer to the list as well. Sure, it's quick and easy to give your bike a onceover to make it shine. But, unlike a car, there are a lot of sensitive components that aren't that well protected. It's easy to push water into electrical connections, pivot points and bearings. A pal had his brake pedal seize up as a result of pushing all the grease out of the pivot when cleaning his bike before winter storage and corrosion built up. Stainless and aluminium is a lethal combination without an isolator like grease or locktite between them. First run in the spring, he locked up his rear wheel and bit the dirt since the brake didn't let go even though he got off the pedal. Clearly fucked up not testing the brake before riding too though.
Amen to that, water at pressure is the enemy of any bike. Just use a regular garden hose to get it wet, fill a bucket, grab a sponge with neutral soap and start scrubbing. Then use the hose to rinse, and repeat if necessary.
Washing a bike takes time, don't rush it. And doing it by hand also gives you a good chance to make a closer inspection of most of her components, sometimes finding things that need fix or replacement and you didn't know.
Pls make a video about the Best beginner motorcycles for bad city roads.Roads here in România are bad,there is an unexpected hole waiting after the corner and i think it could be fatal
So true
R3
A scooter is best for that. Scooters outsell big motorcycles by 20 to 1 in the Philippines because of the traffic congestion and maneuvering ability to avoid holes and pedestrians
Look no further than Royal Enfield Scram 411....or wait for the upgraded and slightly more powerful 440 version
Get you a good small displacement dual sport
Your miniature photo is a Mexican Highway that connects 2 states, and it’s very twisted and fun!, it’s just cool cause I’m Mexican, but great vids man keep it up!
Yammie: The sun is one of the most powerful things in the universe
Supermassive Blackholes: Am I a joke to you?
Neutron Stars: Am I a joke to you?
The sun is a tiny tiny speck in space! Wouldn’t even make top 100 generic powerhouse category list!
I have been so cautiously to avoid all of the above successfully: I've been carrying the bike on my back for the last 10 years 😅
i ride my bike daily , even when it heavily rains still riding it. So covering my bike when parking is a pain in the ass..
Dont use diesel oil it just doesnt have the same cooling properties tho it has other great properties for compression
1:25 caught that jab at KTM grenade. :/ lol had to listen twice.
The Ninja at 8:13 is beautiful!
What year/model?
Great video. Thanks for the tips!
Big ass Fan for years But I live in El Salvador believe me need any of those bikes down here bro, Keep up the good work and that yellow is Cosmic, need to update from my cbr 2006 and my r1 2006 LOL
So, basically:
do not use the engine if it’s cold. But then how is it going to get hot?
Do not let the sun shine on your motorcycle, so only ride at night.
Do not let it get wet, See above, so at night when it is not raining.
Do not let it get cold, see above, only during the summer, at night, when it is not raining.
At this rate I will have to start the engine at midnight, on a dry day, and wait half an hour for the engine to get warm, only for the sun to rise, and then i have to hide it away again.
Or I could just park my ‘98 bandit outside, like it has been parked for the last 26 years, when not being used, and ignore the advice here. It is 26 years old, and you know what, it still works and looks about 4.
It’s called ‘maintenance.’
Good points.
I don't agree with the tiedown info. Imo it is best to tie a bike down without compressing the suspension because then you won't blow seals and it won't compress over a big bump and drop a strap and fall over. Speaking from experience here.
Habits to avoid killing your bike
Stop Crashing...
This guy is a genious
Good video 103k on my 2009 FZ1.
got 60k miles on my cb1000r 2011, always left outside, just did valve check and changed cam chain/tens 10k miles ago, never had any problem, but i live in uk and there is no sun anyway, rain does nothing to bikes with little to no electronics and i use it daily
@Banana-us2ss I live in New Jersey . I'm retired I've been to Canada and down to Tennessee rode the entire skyline drive Blue Ridge Parkway to Cherokee North Carolina. Tail of the dragon and other great rides. I had the valves done at 55k miles. I have a garage so it's well kept. But motorcycles are built to last with some care. I'm riding it across the country next season Bucket list ride God willing.
Nice I got 12k on my 2012, what kind of maintenance? Any issues yours encountered?
@Rubenthecowboy not one problem. I don't want to sound like a bullshiter. I run motul synthetic routine maintenence. I keep it in the garage. I'm retired I keep it clean and I don't beat it. I ride it and have a good time trust me but I don't beat it.did the valves at 60 k they were still spot on. It's never broken down . I average about 7 k a year . I love this bike. How couldn't I it owes me nothing. Just replaced the suspension last season . Ohlims Holly shit that's another topic lol. Good luck you have a great bike there.
Owned one, and fz1 is one of the best motorcycles ever made regarding reliability, price, performance, and aesthetics imo.
I dont change oil and oil filter for so many time cause my bike just eats all the oil so I keep pouring new oil and the oil filter I have a washesble one 🤣
Also have the engine light for a good amount of time and it just keeps working fine LOL.
Thanks!
Video : Cold Start manage, driver technique, parking the bike gently, good treat to the vehicle
Indonesian Mom 110cc/125cc scooters
*changing oil by a year, reckless driving, park at outwide open space on rain storm - heatwave, rust and broke parts*
Goes, vroom vroom and stays for decade
Whenever riding my trusty vtr 250 honda I ride it in the lower rpm’s for the first 20 minutes .
Oil and filter change every 6 months
Chain every 400-500km lube and check .
Not confident enough to do valves :?
@Yammie Noob(lol I don't even know if you'll ever read this)I love your channel! I wish I could join the competition to win this sweet looking bike but I'm too broke to even do that lol thank you for your content!!!! I'm riding for 10 years soon and you are one of the first channels I remember watching!! stay awesome!!! and stay safe :)
The ktm hate when Harley Davidson exists is wild
Wouldn’t be caught dead on a ktm.
Fr fr
Ktms are awesome bikes hands down 22 and up though!
Bought my bike from new 2 years ago, have 4000 miles on it and haven’t done an oil change yet. Don’t plan on it either. Only keeping the bike for another 3 years
I guess, from the perspective of a short term owner, that's a way for them to "save money".
However, everything I've learned about mechanics (from lawnmowers to farm tractors) has taught me to do a couple of EARLY (100km & 1,000 km) services on a NEW engine, then (in the case of most passenger cars) change oil at 1/2 the manufacturers recommendation (twice as often). I say that having "neglected" my 2006 Holden VZ which is now facing some VERY expensive engine repairs - which could have been avoided if I'd simply changed the oil more often.
@@OhSoddit I promise to make sure the new owner knows I haven’t done an oil change an as it is an EV I will encourage them not to try.
There's a bike sitting in the parking lot next to my work. Been there the whole time . 😅. Covered with snow . 😂. Why ? Why dude
Crashing won't kill it slowly.
Not using your clutch when you shift whether you rev matching or not will do damage to your transmission in the long run. I've seen the damage from long-term use of no clutch. Tell me any manufacturer that tells you how to shift your bike like that?
Noob at 0:45, what? Is this some kind of sexy moto innuendo?
We need a government department:
Motorcycle Protective Services.
People should temporarily lose custody of their bike until they can prove they can be good parents.
Have you used a modern gas can?
The last thing we need is more government intervention in our lives...
@mytmousemalibu It was a joke, dude.
It's a parody of CHILD Protective Services.
As if they'd care. Have you seen how some cagers drive?
@@GrownOutMyJeans It's a joke. IT'S A JOKE!!!
Nothing new. These are things that every biker should know.
Is there anything we can do to prep the bike for a heat wave? When storing a covered bike, the cover can act as an air fryer. I changed the black cover to a silver/gray one and that significantly helps. But I'm concerned with all the leather, rubbers, and plastics.
Covers are a short term thing, you shouldn't let your bike with them for a long time. They trap air inside, building up humidity and heat. It's better than nothing, but to reduce weathering to the minimum, you must store it inside or the closest thing to it possible. First and foremost, shade. Then a cover that's not in contact with the bike and has good ventilation, like a tent.
Pretty sure the cold oil thing was a myth started by american car guys because an older cars with carburetors couldnt run for shit with out being warm AND the lack luster design choices of the engines. Even with modern oils and knowing what to do will still blow up due to oil starvation. Modern motorcycle engines are warmed up with in 2-3 minutes. Turn the bike on, put your gloves and helmet maybe a back pack on and by the time your at your first stop sign the thing is warm
Great info, makes me wish that I wasnt broke. Somebody pay him o my behalf.
Young people who have always only known fuel injetion are impatient about warm up time.
I need your suggestion please 🙏 I have z900 2024 it's worth it to change it for CB650????
The combined age of my two steeds is 76 years. I think I've figured this problem out.
How long should I warm up the bike before going for a ride? noob question here :)
Mostly 5 min is enough for any bike. Just put the bike on neutral switch it on and leave it.
For my Ducati Monster, it's recommended to let the engine oil heat up to over 45 celsius degrees before reving above 4,5k rpm. But usually I just let the engine run for 1-2mins when I put gloves on etc. then ride with low rpm for the first couple hundred meters before reaching the 45c degrees.
You’ll be able to hear a difference in the motor running when it’s up to temp it will smooth out. You can watch your tac also and when the revs come down and level out me evenly your good to go. My r1 temp reads 165 when those things happen. That how I know my bikes ready
I wait for 150 - my fan comes on at 220 to put it in perspective, but I also cruise through the neighborhood to warm up tires and brakes.
I wait till mine reads about 100 on oil temp. The other day it was reading about 40 before i started it. Took no more than like 5 min for it to get to 100+. Like others have said though, you can hear a difference in the idle when its warmed up
I’ve been changing my oil every like 1000 miles? You’re saying once a year?
You are going to be responsible for me trading in my 8s for and 8r lol
Aprilia and Ktm in the first minute 🥲🥲🥲
When I start my motorcycle I let get to 40c or 60c before I ride off evertime.
Direct sunlight killed my lcd display
The sun destroys at least 1 cover a year.
i am certainly "ascending to the heavens| if you give me that bike lol
What model is that yellow Suzie? It looks familiar to my Pulsar RS200 hahaha
Gsx8r
Yammie
You failed to mention the ones that let there bike idle in the drive way for excessive lengths of time to “warm it up”. You are just murdering your engine. Start your bike let it idle for less than a minute then ride gently to warm the whole engine, gearbox, chain, wheel bearings, tyres, etc
I always give my bike 3 minutes and then take it easy for the next minute.
i always let mine idle until it warms up the oil. I wait till the oil is at least 100 degrees before i take off.
Warm it up by riding, that is better for the engine.
If you let it idle it will take more time to warm up than riding. This means the bike will stay for a longer time running in cold state and therefor wear more. Also you waste gas that could be used for riding and depending on your bike and exhaust your neighbours will hate you 😂
@@hendrikg3616also, at low rpm’s, oil flow is lower, so it tends to pool more, causing deposits in the engine. Idling for long periods of time also cause more carbon buildup inside the intake, head, and cylinders. You do want to warm it up a few minutes, but letting it sit the amount of time it takes for the oil to heat up, whose operating temp is usually around 160°F+, would take forever.
@@thagingerninjer5391 You're right, you said it in the long form :)
My Honda Shadow ACE gets the choke for like 5 seconds, one or two blips of throttle and then I put it in gear and ride away. In the winter the choke stays on for the first 100 meters and that works the best for me.
My older bikes like my CB550 Four or CX500C on the other hand need one or two minutes of choke, idling and some revs before the want to go.
@ I’ve got an ‘81 185s, and it starts great until you get into the thirties, and then it takes forever to get it warm enough to run. It doesn’t help that it only has 80 pounds of compression. 😂
100 degrees?! jesus man do modern bikes even reach 100 degrees by idling?
YAMIE NOOB ...WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NEW HONDA CBR 1000RRR YOU TESTESTED ? ...IT BLEW UP BUT YOU NEVER MENTION IT > FEAR OF HONDA FANBOYS I TAKE IT
That street triple looks like a bloody wasp.......is it a transformer by any chance?
Moisture is harmful for your Bike.
( Showing a Bike drowned in a FLOOD WATER 🌊). 😅👍🏻
"... that are slowly killing your motorcycle"
"crash"
How is a crash, slowly?
He piston what!?
Love my limited run rc390. Harley is the most unreliable bike ever made hands down
Does a gazelle need warm up once it sees a lion....or boom it goes running at full speed from zero.
A gazelle is not a motorcycle.
@Mr.M1STER just a joke,but have always wondered why sportsmen warmup coz some animals dont seem to need warmup....
Machines though are specifically designed for certain tolerances,oil viscosity and and certain functions that require a temperature range to be reached..my two wheel tractor or inox ox as its called requires 5 minutes idle running to reach operating temperature.
@Mr.M1STER the reason gazelles or or other grazing animals dont require warmup is they are already warmed up,coz grazing animals after sun rise are constantly moving to graze...at peak noon they may rest,again they set out to graze till they setlle in a pack for the night.when we see them getting hunted ,they are already warmed up from hours of constant non stop grazing and eating and are already primed for a full sprint.
So stoppies and wheelies bad?
“Warp your rotor” you mean lateral runout?? lol you could never get them hot enough to warp 😂
Dumbest comment I've seen all year. Talk to any shop ever. Rotor warping is a thing
@ brake rotors start to warp at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit smart guy. I doubt anyone gets any rotor that hot.
hey yam, i’ve been watching all ur vids and i got a question about the give away bike?? would yall ship to hawaii? cus it’s quite expensive and a lot of hassle so even if i did win would the hassle be worth it getting to me ?
Watch out fer CLIBBINS
So, if I keep riding like a pensioner, my bike will last forever!
When crashing becomes your habit you should probably stop riding.
I call BS on warming an engine.
You do whatever helps you sleep at night.
Nice 👍
Nammie yoob
On track tires, yes warm them up. On street tires, they are already as warm as they are gonna get. u gain very little traction from “warming up ur tires”. And swerving back and forth dont do it either.
Please research your comment on street tires. You are WAY off base. TIRE PSI and temperatures are critical components of tire performance on the street.
i baby my bikes
Damn. I'm bad about covering my bike.
Me to... I use to cover it bu Wind decide to put it down 2 time ... I stop cover it
Did yammie noob became a gixxie noob?
The gear shifting is real...if the oil is not warm...and when i shift the gear the whole bike will jerk a second...like the whole bike and the gear will make a TUK noise...but if you warm the oil up like make it just run for 5 minutes to 10 without revving then the bike will run so smooth...am from mountains i live in cold by afternoon my bike will be smooth...yeah takes half a day for me...not joking
Your oil may be too thick, if it’s taking that long to warm things up.
Do you ride a Ducati?
First comment 🎉 video was posted at 12:30 pm on Wednesday December 18th. For future me reasons.
What about the Yammie fave of completely ignoring engine running in instructions on new bikes 🤔
I would not take advice from this guy 🙄
Were half responsible for the wires being so tasty to rodents. A lot of wire insulation is soy based. We're wrapping the wires with food for the rats....
Yeah .. this is fake. My motorcycle is in its best shape ever and I just got done repairing it after it's 4th wreck. If anything wrecks rejuvenate the bikes.
dont lug the engine
I got a bad habit of buying Chinese parts
uma vez porr ano kkkkk aqui nois troca oleo é uma vez por semana
Science nerd FYI: the sun is nowhere near the most powerful force in the universe, or even in the galaxy. Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, has a mass of about 4.297 million times the mass of the sun.
So, definitely don't leave your bike uncovered near the center of the galaxy.
Fat chix?! Can they have adverse effects on your suspension?
Asking for someone else.
...probably a Harley rider.
Ktm is best
Full throttle doesn’t hurt an engine when it’s cold. High rpm’s is what hurts your engine while it’s cold.
Pretty sure that loading a low rpm cold engine is pretty bad.
Might be correct for mid rpm, but general rule should be "no full throttle on cold engine anyways"
@ nah.
Damn yammie fell off