Sorry for the delay getting this video out. This issue had its challenges and I had to wait for parts to arrive....twice. I'm so ready to send this thing off to powder coating so we can wrap up this build and get on to the next one. The Street Fighter. Thanks for watching and your patience. MP
I appreciate that you show the issues you have and the methodology you use to diagnose the problem. You've also reworked parts during assembly. All of this makes your videos real. That's life, that's how wrenching on bikes goes. Thanks for the video.
Sorry about your luck on that. Assuming the rectifier is wired up correctly. This is a common problem with this vintage Honda. 10 times out of 10 the problem is the rotor . To remove it , impact the retaining bolt off the end of the shaft. This will expose a threaded hole. You can use the rear axle bolt as a tool to thread into this fit. Wind the bolt down till it bottoms onto the crank. Then hit the end of the bolt into the crank using a heavy hammer. Keep twisting the thread into the crank as you do this and the rotor should pop off its tapered fit. The big challenge is finding a replacement rotor. There used to be an aftermarket one available, I'm not sure that it still is.
Make sure your negative battery terminal goes to motorcycle frame to a solid ground on the motor. Also an extra ground off that starter to frame doesnt seem like it would hurt either. To me it seems you have a ground issue. Check this, you might be surprised.
Best things come from perseverance and consistency. You'll have a great bike when it's done, and whoever wins will have nothing to worry about. Awesome job man.
I love your honesty and issues that you face on this build. Its refreshing to see and makes a noob builder like me something to go off of. Love to see you take a crack at a bike like a honda vt500.
I would rather you show this kind of video instead of hide the problem and build the bike like everything went perfectly smooth. Still a good video and as always can't wait till the next.
Dude it’s awesome to trouble shoot with us watching ..... it helped me with my understanding big time! I’m restoring my father in laws 1969 Bridgestone 100 TMX Love the videos and the bikes keep up the great work👍
Yeah, I was wondering why you didn't test the regulator/rectifier voltage output when you were looking at the battery and stator? I had these same problems on my Vulcan this summer and it is a hassle when there's so many variables to check as to what could be the problem. In any event, I have this same '80 CB650 in my garage ready to be chopped so these videos have been lifesavers in terms of problems to look for as well as what parts will fit (knock on wood, my stator seems to be good). Thank you for your work, sir.
Hi, I very much enjoy your videos. I'm building a 1981 cb650 bobber for a good friend of mine who's 16. So this has inspired me. I'm 24 so he watches all of the videos with me and we love your channel. I'm entering today. Who knows, maybe we can ride cb's around together. Fingers crossed. Have a good one buddy.
I really lie the fact you show all the stupid problems that come with building. A bike, prpbobly the most real view of what it's like. Always Encourages me knowing it's normal to bump into so many problems
Just a heads up on why we find it hard to take out the Philips screws and seem to strip them.. the big four motorcycle manufacturers in Japan use JIS (Japanese industrial standard) screws which are difference than the Philips head screws....not much but hench why we tend to strip them....buy JIS screw drivers and problem solved.....
fra murray JIS screwdrivers are a game changer!! They make life so much easier! Also a way to tell if the screw is JIS is a small dimple on the head of the screw near the Phillips drive. Seems not a lot of people know about JIS screwdrivers
Hey man excellent video ! Your video was informative and helped me understand better how the stator and the rectifier work . I have never seen a stator being replaced . So you just made your build even better because you now have a new stator 😎
That's the problem with Antigravity batteries. Any electrical problems and your battery is toast. I'm still using them though. LOL Had a short on my chopper once. It destroyed the battery. What I didn't know is that it also destroyed the regulator too. So I destroyed another battery by overcharging it. Took out another battery before I realized what was happening. Three batteries at almost $250 each. Regulator was $40. Next time I will check all the electrical if there is any problems at all. It's the only battery that will fit in my box. If I pop another I'm rebuilding my box.
I modify motorcycles too ... And when shit like this happens it is frustrating... i feel you .... But in time you will fine your solution for sure ... Cheers....
Lost the stator on my Kawi. Typical for the year. Simple fix BUT, damn thing's been leaking for 4 years now. More annoying than anything else. Replaced the gasket a couple of times. Next step is serious clean up and replace the bolts as well. What I'm guessing is the bottom of the case is almost razor thin (not literally but by Automotive standards). If you don't get it perfectly seated, it won't seal. Doesn't help that the case is aluminum & torque spec. is only 7.5 INCH lbs. Have yet to find what sequence you're supposed to follow. Not even at the Dealership which is where I had to go to get the torque specs.
Hi Moto...loved your build...thanks for posting it...so I'm crazy curious what the issue ended up being? I watched the later vids to see if you said, and I read the comments too. Was it the rectifier? Thanks!
Well I thought this was a great video. Shows not everything works out like you think or plan. But keep going and you will eventually get it right. Hopefully :-)
Sorry for the delay getting this video out. This issue had its challenges and I had to wait for parts to arrive....twice. I'm so ready to send this thing off to powder coating so we can wrap up this build and get on to the next one. The Street Fighter. Thanks for watching and your patience. MP
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I appreciate that you show the issues you have and the methodology you use to diagnose the problem. You've also reworked parts during assembly. All of this makes your videos real. That's life, that's how wrenching on bikes goes. Thanks for the video.
Hey, thanks for this one, man ... it's really good to see those less-than-perfect days as well as the days when everything goes right.
Sorry about your luck on that. Assuming the rectifier is wired up correctly. This is a common problem with this vintage Honda. 10 times out of 10 the problem is the rotor . To remove it , impact the retaining bolt off the end of the shaft. This will expose a threaded hole. You can use the rear axle bolt as a tool to thread into this fit. Wind the bolt down till it bottoms onto the crank. Then hit the end of the bolt into the crank using a heavy hammer. Keep twisting the thread into the crank as you do this and the rotor should pop off its tapered fit. The big challenge is finding a replacement rotor. There used to be an aftermarket one available, I'm not sure that it still is.
Make sure your negative battery terminal goes to motorcycle frame to a solid ground on the motor. Also an extra ground off that starter to frame doesnt seem like it would hurt either. To me it seems you have a ground issue. Check this, you might be surprised.
Best things come from perseverance and consistency. You'll have a great bike when it's done, and whoever wins will have nothing to worry about. Awesome job man.
I love your honesty and issues that you face on this build. Its refreshing to see and makes a noob builder like me something to go off of. Love to see you take a crack at a bike like a honda vt500.
I would rather you show this kind of video instead of hide the problem and build the bike like everything went perfectly smooth. Still a good video and as always can't wait till the next.
Dude it’s awesome to trouble shoot with us watching ..... it helped me with my understanding big time! I’m restoring my father in laws 1969 Bridgestone 100 TMX
Love the videos and the bikes keep up the great work👍
Great video on trouble shooting and the frustration of electrical!! Looking/sounding good!
Those BikeMaster Impact Drivers are invaluable while working on these older bikes... nice work man, great learning experience and video.
Yeah, I was wondering why you didn't test the regulator/rectifier voltage output when you were looking at the battery and stator? I had these same problems on my Vulcan this summer and it is a hassle when there's so many variables to check as to what could be the problem. In any event, I have this same '80 CB650 in my garage ready to be chopped so these videos have been lifesavers in terms of problems to look for as well as what parts will fit (knock on wood, my stator seems to be good). Thank you for your work, sir.
Hi, I very much enjoy your videos. I'm building a 1981 cb650 bobber for a good friend of mine who's 16. So this has inspired me. I'm 24 so he watches all of the videos with me and we love your channel. I'm entering today. Who knows, maybe we can ride cb's around together. Fingers crossed. Have a good one buddy.
I'm absolutely in love with this bike !
I really lie the fact you show all the stupid problems that come with building. A bike, prpbobly the most real view of what it's like. Always Encourages me knowing it's normal to bump into so many problems
Ya, I feel your pain. I'm rebuilding an 04 Electra and electrical issues are my achilles heal also. Just gotta hang in and try the next thing.
Just a heads up on why we find it hard to take out the Philips screws and seem to strip them..
the big four motorcycle manufacturers in Japan use JIS (Japanese industrial standard) screws which are difference than the Philips head screws....not much but hench why we tend to strip them....buy JIS screw drivers and problem solved.....
fra murray JIS screwdrivers are a game changer!! They make life so much easier! Also a way to tell if the screw is JIS is a small dimple on the head of the screw near the Phillips drive. Seems not a lot of people know about JIS screwdrivers
Hey man excellent video ! Your video was informative and helped me understand better how the stator and the rectifier work . I have never seen a stator being replaced . So you just made your build even better because you now have a new stator 😎
That's the problem with Antigravity batteries. Any electrical problems and your battery is toast. I'm still using them though. LOL
Had a short on my chopper once. It destroyed the battery. What I didn't know is that it also destroyed the regulator too. So I destroyed another battery by overcharging it. Took out another battery before I realized what was happening. Three batteries at almost $250 each. Regulator was $40.
Next time I will check all the electrical if there is any problems at all. It's the only battery that will fit in my box. If I pop another I'm rebuilding my box.
Viscious circle.
Dang. You got this though. Thanks for the video. Love seeing this Hold Honda build.
Great job, you'll get it!
your cb650 build is helping me alot, i own cb650 1980 too...
I modify motorcycles too ... And when shit like this happens it is frustrating... i feel you .... But in time you will fine your solution for sure ... Cheers....
Lost the stator on my Kawi. Typical for the year. Simple fix BUT, damn thing's been leaking for 4 years now. More annoying than anything else. Replaced the gasket a couple of times. Next step is serious clean up and replace the bolts as well. What I'm guessing is the bottom of the case is almost razor thin (not literally but by Automotive standards). If you don't get it perfectly seated, it won't seal. Doesn't help that the case is aluminum & torque spec. is only 7.5 INCH lbs. Have yet to find what sequence you're supposed to follow. Not even at the Dealership which is where I had to go to get the torque specs.
This is inspiring... Keep up the good work!
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No apologies man, it’s very interesting regardless.
Hi Moto...loved your build...thanks for posting it...so I'm crazy curious what the issue ended up being? I watched the later vids to see if you said, and I read the comments too. Was it the rectifier? Thanks!
That's a bummer, but you'll figure it out.
Shame it happened but a very informative video! Enjoyed watching it 👌
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Thanks for the video I definitely learned a few things
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Well I thought this was a great video. Shows not everything works out like you think or plan. But keep going and you will eventually get it right. Hopefully :-)
Good luck
where did you find the red accent bolts?
So I see you never switched out your reg/rec for a lithium ion compatible one.
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