Good to see someone who admits they don’t really know what they’re doing. At least you know the engine is a runner. Just a bloke with a handful of spanners, a Haynes manual, and a bit of trial and error. All on his driveway, no fancy garage with all the tools. Keep it up.
That multimeter will be a loyal companion to you on your motorcycling journey. Great to see someone connecing with their bike mechanically and not just relying on the gerage.
Just bought my Blackbird 4 weeks ago. Rode it up to Aberdeen from Liverpool, no issues until I reached Aberdeen, then it started misfiring. Since then, I checked the battery and rectifier with the multimeter, all good. Check the ECU connections, all good. Did the loom fix that the blackbird needs or at least can stop certain electrical issues. Still misfiring. Took the tank off, replaced the air filter with the Hi-flo one, and put new plugs in. She runs sweet now. What a bike though.....love it.
Well done fella you deserve your reward 😊try using a funnel next time you pour oil, best practice is to fill the oil filter before you fit it, that way you don't get a slug of oil draining straight from the sump. Bike sounds awesome 👌
welldone bud, check your oil level as youve more than likely put too much in as its smoking like hell and they shouldnt do that even after sitting for a while and run the bike up to temperature (when the fan comes on). Also you need to push your forks down further into the top yolks (not tripple tree's) as far down as the thin indent in the top of the forks, there's supposed to be a small circlip/snap ring in that groove and needs to sit against the top surface of the yolks to be in th right position. Left like that it will steer really quickly and be nose end biased and not very confidence inspiring for such a heavy bike. Change it before you ride it buddy. If you need to us your multimeter turn the knob to where it says 20v and it will test up to 20v. Your bike is a 12v system so it should give you a reading of what the state of charge is. You need between 12.8 and 13.3v to show healthy unit. When the bike is running, put the red probe to pos, black probe to black and see if the bike is charging, it should say above 13v and when you rev it wth the lights on, the voltage should drop and then pick up again on the multi meter showing the stator in the crank case on the L/H/S is charging everything as required. They're lovely bikes and run forevevr when looked after, I'm currently riding my VFR800 VTEC which is over 170K now so just shows what these motors from Honda are good for..... Well done for taking the leap of faith and buying such a damaged one to bring back.......another bike back on the road........BRILLIANT I've done several of these, have yu checked the wheel bearings yet as its been in a smash so make sure you have no play in them or again it will handle like a jellyfish on rollorskates.
@@BikesofRye could be interesting, I've not heard of this done before. Forks are a pig for oil weight and height and might need a tune, but you know when they're right as mine felt awful. totally different when done right.
So bloody made up for you bud, chuffed to f**k to be honest! Well done, this has put a smile a mile wide on my face as I expect it has with you :D Brilliant!!
Glad to see that the bike ran in the end. Just one comment, apart from using a funnel as David Reed suggested. If you hold the oil container with the spout at the top instead of the logical way by the handle, it will stop an airlock being formed, which in turn makes the oil gulp out as it did with you. Looking forward to seeing the test ride, keep up the good work.
Rotate the oil can through 90 degrees either way so it’s effective,y on its side and that way when pouring it is far less likely to glug like you experienced. Really does work and little chance of it going down the side of the engine! Loving the build videos fella, well done and keep going.
Mate, I've been watching this with pretty much bated breath. I have an xx-5 model Blackbird (obviously injection) in Candy Phoenix Blue sitting in my garage with 13k miles on it. Had it since 2006. It hasn't been started in 10 years. Last time I looked at it (about a year ago) I couldn't even open the fuel cap so I didn't bother although I have some desire to ride it again. I've been concerned about the effort required or if it's even worth doing but this series of posts has encouraged me that maybe it could be done. So thanks.
Well done on getting to this point. You should be proud of how you are sharing your learning path. Most people who are handy with DIY spannering have all learned on the job - at first with few tools and building on their mistakes. Personally, I have found that hand injuries/cuts/grazes etc never go away though! The way you remain calm despite the frustrations is admirable. Looking forward to the rest of the build! Cheers
Well done mate🎉 Blackbird is crackin bike.....I have 1 too. A lot of bike these days, for the £money definitely. Cant wait to see your first ride out on it.
Well done nearly time to hit the road (not literally) ,when you have her going down the road after all this time your senses will be very much heightened and you will be listening to the bike and be very nervous . Take it easy and dont go too far too soon ,short runs and back home recheck all is good and off again till confidence in your rebuild ends with you being a very happy chappy😃
Well done for persisting. It lives!! Lots of tinkering left but I bet you're struggling not to jump on and go for a spin. Check the brakes before checking the throttle. 👍
Congratulations on the Blackbird firing up. I certainly admire your "How difficult can it be attitude" Looking forward to seeing her with the Fairing back on. I have a feeling you are going for a colour change? So going off your Man in Black attire, could it be Black? I have a 2000 model in Blue. The comfort level is amazing giving she is 23 years old, and pulls like a train...😎
Been watching but a first time post on this....first and foremost. Very brave to put up your mistakes, what you do know, what you dont...takes some guts on this platform! Personally id have stripped the thing to the frame and built from the ground up powdercoating/cerakoting and generally cleaning as you build....long term it makes for an easier build. I would have gone resto mod myself and built, and upgraded as well...trick suspension, ecu work/dyno that kind of thing and built a wolf in sheeps clothing...most bikes if fitted with good suspension and set up work really well...ive got an old pre electronics rsv4 factory with a ttx mk2 on the rear and NiX30 cartridges on the front....the handling for me is sublime. Anyway, rambling...well done sir on what youve learnt and accomplished so far...
Sounds great - way better than my stock. You should be chuffed to bits, especially with the amount you've changed on the bike. New batteries will always need a charge, sat in a cold warehouse.
Smashed it Rye, this is great content just as I predicted from my comment on the first video of this series, and also this is a massive f*** you to all the haters in the comments section of the first video too 😂😂😂.
Welcome to the wonderful world of sleepless nights, wondering what the hell is going on with my bike 😂 but with persistence/patience and many hours spent on Ebay looking for 20 year old parts, you'll be fine and back on the road 👍 owner of 2 old bikes (Gsx-r's, K2 600 and a 1987 1100 project )
Good to see someone who admits they don’t really know what they’re doing. At least you know the engine is a runner. Just a bloke with a handful of spanners, a Haynes manual, and a bit of trial and error. All on his driveway, no fancy garage with all the tools.
Keep it up.
That multimeter will be a loyal companion to you on your motorcycling journey. Great to see someone connecing with their bike mechanically and not just relying on the gerage.
We all got to start somewhere
Still think he's done good 👍
Congrats mate she runs!!
Just bought my Blackbird 4 weeks ago. Rode it up to Aberdeen from Liverpool, no issues until I reached Aberdeen, then it started misfiring. Since then, I checked the battery and rectifier with the multimeter, all good. Check the ECU connections, all good. Did the loom fix that the blackbird needs or at least can stop certain electrical issues. Still misfiring. Took the tank off, replaced the air filter with the Hi-flo one, and put new plugs in. She runs sweet now. What a bike though.....love it.
Well done fella you deserve your reward 😊try using a funnel next time you pour oil, best practice is to fill the oil filter before you fit it, that way you don't get a slug of oil draining straight from the sump. Bike sounds awesome 👌
Whooo hoooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪😂 knew u could do it yesss❤️
welldone bud, check your oil level as youve more than likely put too much in as its smoking like hell and they shouldnt do that even after sitting for a while and run the bike up to temperature (when the fan comes on).
Also you need to push your forks down further into the top yolks (not tripple tree's) as far down as the thin indent in the top of the forks, there's supposed to be a small circlip/snap ring in that groove and needs to sit against the top surface of the yolks to be in th right position.
Left like that it will steer really quickly and be nose end biased and not very confidence inspiring for such a heavy bike. Change it before you ride it buddy.
If you need to us your multimeter turn the knob to where it says 20v and it will test up to 20v. Your bike is a 12v system so it should give you a reading of what the state of charge is. You need between 12.8 and 13.3v to show healthy unit. When the bike is running, put the red probe to pos, black probe to black and see if the bike is charging, it should say above 13v and when you rev it wth the lights on, the voltage should drop and then pick up again on the multi meter showing the stator in the crank case on the L/H/S is charging everything as required.
They're lovely bikes and run forevevr when looked after, I'm currently riding my VFR800 VTEC which is over 170K now so just shows what these motors from Honda are good for.....
Well done for taking the leap of faith and buying such a damaged one to bring back.......another bike back on the road........BRILLIANT
I've done several of these, have yu checked the wheel bearings yet as its been in a smash so make sure you have no play in them or again it will handle like a jellyfish on rollorskates.
He's purposely lowering the bike I believe.
Really😧???
Eek!
Thanks for the tips! The bike is lowered 20mm rear and 15mm front
@@BikesofRye could be interesting, I've not heard of this done before.
Forks are a pig for oil weight and height and might need a tune, but you know when they're right as mine felt awful. totally different when done right.
Well done done same with my vfr 750 rc 36
G, day great video I love these kinds of video
Well done, one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Enjoy😃
Great result, all your hard work and patience is paying off, another awesome video.
Happy days :) she started
AWESOME BLACK BIRD , RESPECT
That sound bring me back memories. Love the blackbird❤
Great result, best feeling in the world. Always charge a new battery before you fit it.
From one motorbike you-tuber to another, well done great video. Been considering doing a Blackbird, this will help massively.
Well done Rye! It's such a wonderful feeling to hear a project run for the first time 👍
congrats nice to see it running :)
So bloody made up for you bud, chuffed to f**k to be honest! Well done, this has put a smile a mile wide on my face as I expect it has with you :D Brilliant!!
Impressed!
Had to diagnose some real odd problems in my time so well done.
Can’t wait to see her ride
Glad to see that the bike ran in the end. Just one comment, apart from using a funnel as David Reed suggested. If you hold the oil container with the spout at the top instead of the logical way by the handle, it will stop an airlock being formed, which in turn makes the oil gulp out as it did with you. Looking forward to seeing the test ride, keep up the good work.
Rotate the oil can through 90 degrees either way so it’s effective,y on its side and that way when pouring it is far less likely to glug like you experienced. Really does work and little chance of it going down the side of the engine! Loving the build videos fella, well done and keep going.
Great feeling turning it over fof the first time. So want one of these in my garage.
Great job lad can’t wait to see her when she’s all back together and you take her for a spin up the road
Mate, I've been watching this with pretty much bated breath. I have an xx-5 model Blackbird (obviously injection) in Candy Phoenix Blue sitting in my garage with 13k miles on it. Had it since 2006. It hasn't been started in 10 years. Last time I looked at it (about a year ago) I couldn't even open the fuel cap so I didn't bother although I have some desire to ride it again. I've been concerned about the effort required or if it's even worth doing but this series of posts has encouraged me that maybe it could be done. So thanks.
Salvaged and reborn. Good job! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
That's the sound we all want to hear 😁
Nothing like getting things done right on our bike, congratz 💪
Well done on getting to this point. You should be proud of how you are sharing your learning path. Most people who are handy with DIY spannering have all learned on the job - at first with few tools and building on their mistakes. Personally, I have found that hand injuries/cuts/grazes etc never go away though!
The way you remain calm despite the frustrations is admirable.
Looking forward to the rest of the build! Cheers
Just amazing
🏴love from Scotland 🏴
Absolutely awesome mate, getting closer to being finished every episode, cant eait to see it all done up, engine sounds sweet
It's a great moment when a bike finally runs after a very long time fixing it
Congratulations mate
congrats Rye, cant wait for the video when you are riding this beauty!!
I'm psyched for you! I'm looking forward to seeing the first ride on this when it's "completed." Glad you are keeping the Blackbird alive.
Excellent! it's great it's running - well done!
Job well done lad
Well done mister.
All your hard work is paying off and thanks for posting
Proper job 👍🏼
You’re such a nice guy as well. I love watching your videos
It's ALIVE ! That's exciting . Must feel very rewarding to hear it run . Well done !
Great work mate.. really enjoying this series.. cute doggy aswell❤keep up the good work!
Well done 👍
Well done mate
Well done! You'll be enjoying it over the summer, and it'll be even better because you fixed it! :)
Superb!!! Glad to hear it running.
Great stuff, well done for getting it running. Super-cute dog too, need to see more of her!
Really well done! Looking forward to seeing it the road now. Really enjoying this series 👍
👌 music to my ears! 😁 Congratulations
Could see how proud you were when it fired up!
Well done
Well done
Great to see it firing up after all the hard work you have put into the project, hope it runs well Rye
Well done mate🎉
Blackbird is crackin bike.....I have 1 too.
A lot of bike these days, for the £money definitely.
Cant wait to see your first ride out on it.
Well done so chuffed for you that it fired up.
The most muted first start reaction ever 😂. Well done, mega job.
Awesome! Well done
Well done bud! Glad to see it running. Very much enjoying your channel and especially this series 😃👍
that's a result - congratulations!
Congrats! Great to see it running!
Well done 👍🏻
Oil topped up was best part
Just kills it 😂
Congratulations! She sounds good!
Great work buddy, what a relief to hear it running!
Nice one ! 👍
Well done, pal. Massive achievement 👌💪🏍
Great stuff. I'm really pleased for you.
Impressed with the bike and the work, well done.
I got to say though, that magic dog is fantastic, does it "Feel the Force" ?😂👍
Fantastic bud really made up for u 👏 keep the videos coming Iv not missed one yet
It's alive 🎉 yaaayyy😊
Well done.
Sounds perfect. Good work.
These are nice bikes
Well done, coming along nicely
Well done nearly time to hit the road (not literally) ,when you have her going down the road after all this time your senses will be very much heightened and you will be listening to the bike and be very nervous .
Take it easy and dont go too far too soon ,short runs and back home recheck all is good and off again till confidence in your rebuild ends with you being a very happy chappy😃
Love this series!!!
Good job
Well done bud, I wouldn't have known to buy a multi-meter, I would have seeked help!! Looking forward to the next episode, cheers. MB.
Very happy for you matey. Great job! Look forward to the next one.
Job well done mate. Can’t wait to see the end result 🏍💨
Fantastic mate , well done 👏 😊
Congrats. Love that sound :) Hope you will drive soon :)
Well done for persisting. It lives!! Lots of tinkering left but I bet you're struggling not to jump on and go for a spin. Check the brakes before checking the throttle. 👍
Congratulations on the Blackbird firing up. I certainly admire your "How difficult can it be attitude" Looking forward to seeing her with the Fairing back on. I have a feeling you are going for a colour change? So going off your Man in Black attire, could it be Black? I have a 2000 model in Blue. The comfort level is amazing giving she is 23 years old, and pulls like a train...😎
Well done Rye, the finish line is in sight now.
Been watching but a first time post on this....first and foremost. Very brave to put up your mistakes, what you do know, what you dont...takes some guts on this platform! Personally id have stripped the thing to the frame and built from the ground up powdercoating/cerakoting and generally cleaning as you build....long term it makes for an easier build. I would have gone resto mod myself and built, and upgraded as well...trick suspension, ecu work/dyno that kind of thing and built a wolf in sheeps clothing...most bikes if fitted with good suspension and set up work really well...ive got an old pre electronics rsv4 factory with a ttx mk2 on the rear and NiX30 cartridges on the front....the handling for me is sublime. Anyway, rambling...well done sir on what youve learnt and accomplished so far...
Congrats on the first start! 👌
Sounds great - way better than my stock.
You should be chuffed to bits, especially with the amount you've changed on the bike. New batteries will always need a charge, sat in a cold warehouse.
Well done chap, top effort
First pick would be the battery, because the lights should not fade when the AC works.
Btw, congrats :)
Well done mate. Chuffed for you
Well done mate, I honestly wouldn’t know where to start :-)
Sounds sweet congratulations
Great work sir!!!
Smashed it Rye, this is great content just as I predicted from my comment on the first video of this series, and also this is a massive f*** you to all the haters in the comments section of the first video too 😂😂😂.
🙌🏼😎
brilliant, long live the blackbird
That made me smile, nice one
Welcome to the wonderful world of sleepless nights, wondering what the hell is going on with my bike 😂 but with persistence/patience and many hours spent on Ebay looking for 20 year old parts, you'll be fine and back on the road 👍 owner of 2 old bikes (Gsx-r's, K2 600 and a 1987 1100 project )
Big ol well done that man 👍👍👍
Congrats! Spray a little WD down the ignition barrel it’ll slip in better next time
What you really need it a hi-tech lubricant additive system or, as we teccies call it, a funnel.
Nice one
Well done mate! Been following this and I'm sure I was almost as happy as you 😂😂
I’m amazed,well done😉