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Spoke'N'Spanner
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Registrace 5. 05. 2023
Spokenspanner is all about finding and restoring forgotten motorcycles and putting them back on the road to ride again. Each restoration will look at specific tasks including brake system rebuids and bleeding, fork dismantling, re-chroming and rebuilding, electrical system upgrades and repair and tuning as well as performance options such as the best mods to make for each bike. Each restoration will finish with a ride review and comparison between classic and modern versions of the same bike. Spokenspanner also covers maintenace tasks on modern motorcycles, particularly those that are often neglected or thought to be too hard for the home mechanic, these videos are intended to entertain and inspire the home mechanic or beginner to roll up their sleeves and give it a go.
Episode 5 - Rebuilding the Fork Stanchions
In this 5th episode @SpokenSpanner we start the front end rebuild, deal with the issues of stiction and re-gapping the fork damper piston rings ready for the front end final rebuild. Hang in to the end and see the latest BMWs in action at the 2023 Motorcycle Live
Thanks to @NoCopyrightMix- for the fantastic music collection
Thanks to @NoCopyrightMix- for the fantastic music collection
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Channel Trailer
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Welcome to @SpokenSpanner where we offer entertaining yet informative videos, putting old bikes back on the road or tackling maintenance and repair jobs on old and new bikes. I hope this inspires you to get out in your garage with a basic toolkit and tackle those servicing jobs that are often neglected, perceived as difficult and highly expensive at a dealer where time is money. Like and Subscr...
Kawasaki Ninja 125 Clutch Replacement - the rebuild
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In this second episode of our Kawasaki Ninja 125 clutch replacement @spokenspanner we assemble the clutch plates and step through the rebuild, watch out for the bloopers and our interview with the owner who tells us more about the history of the bike and how it has performed since the work was carried out
Kawasaki Ninja 125 Clutch Replacement - a basket case!
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In this video we tackle a relatively new but sad Kawwasaki Ninja 125 that has a burnt out clutch amongst other crash damage that our friend Luke urgently needs back on the road. something of a cascade failure, the chain was worn out and led to jamming, that caused the clutch to slip and overheat eventually burning out the plates. All credit to the little Kawasaki that made it to within a 100 ya...
Lost Bikes - BMW R80/7 - Episode4
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On Spokenspanner in this fourth episode in the restoration of this classic 1979 BMW R80/7 after the success of getting her started we move on to rebuilding the front end and getting to grips with the sludge in the forks. We step bike in time visting an old school hard chrome expert to get the best possible job done on the stantions and Sali is off on vacation to a windswept beach in Wales. Next...
Lost Bikes - BMW R80/7 - Episode3
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On Spokenspanner in this third episode in the restoration of this classic 1979 BMW R80/7 after finding it takes more than just a charged battery and fresh fuel to start a 43 year old bike we delve into the starter motor problems. Other ignition problems are solved and shockingly the bike starts for the first time. Next episode we get into the front end rebuild and immerse ourselves in hard chro...
Lost Bikes - BMW R80/7 - Episode2
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On Spokenspanner in this second episode in the restoration of this classic 1979 BMW R80/7 we look at the budget for the restoration, the checks and work that needs to be done before trying to start the bike for the first time, how to analyse your oil filter and what to look out for. In this episode we also find it takes more than just a charged battery and fresh fuel to start a 43 year old bike.
Lost Bikes - BMW R80/7 - Episode 1
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First episode in the restoration of this classic 1979 BMW R80/7
Seeing the emulsion in the forks has now given me another job to do😂
Hi please can you tell me what type of tool you are using to hold the clutch basket,and where you purchased it from please? I have seen a similar one on ebay but it states that it is not for use on a reversed inner clutch hub, and i don’t know if that is the type of clutch on my son’s 2020 Ninja 125. Thanks
Very interesting but unnecessary annoying background music!
Would'a looked a lot better if your table wasn't an impressionist fever-dream ;-)
Interesting! I look forward to the next video!
Wow, I could not work in a place that messy :D Luckily I do not have to, but his results are good.
Hi yes, the re-chromed forks are fantastic quality and the chrome layer is way thicker and more consistent than the original fork finish so I would really recommend, only came in at £150
@@SpokenSpannerErin Brokovich might have something to say about so much hexavalent chromium all over the shop😂😂
Very useful series, thanks.
Nice video. I would personally prefer hearing the spanning and screwing to canned music, but perhaps I am alone in this.
Are you saying you would prefer no music and listen to your own in the background, its a difficult one but on the later videos the music is quieter and less intrusive so hope that's ok
Everything is okay, I just personally prefer to hear the real sounds of the work, rather than music. @@SpokenSpanner
Wish I still had my R80/7. Mocked it up like a R90S. PUT R100 Jugs on it,braced the swing arm,Lester mags, Alfabet 2into One,drilled airbox.R90S faring .Best Motorcycle I ever owned.
Sounds fantastic, the R80/7 is arguably the smoothest and nicest ride of the airheads, enough power but not stressed so long lived and the heavy flywheel was much better for the low down torque than the clutch carrier that came later. Had to take a break but another video is on the way.
hi chap I was wondering if you did take the inner 'O' off and replace it too?? please and thank you... my classic toy is a '74' R60/6. it was badly looked after but slowly getting sorted including stripping the engine and boy I was glad I did. anywho thanks
@@SpokenSpanneryou've just made me realise that my low oil pressure at tickover might be down to leakage past an hardened inboard o-ring at the end. Already changed the oil and plan to do so again together with filter once I've driven to and from vehicle test next week.
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Hi, I'm really enjoying this series, but I can't find episodes 5 onwards. Do you have a link?
Did the bike you describe have a supercharger? They never made 55 hp and could barely reach 110 MPH. Yours has some nice but non original features including duel disks, and cast wheels, unless they were Euro standard
Hi Steven, thanks for your comment, yes the bike was supercharged. As for mine, it was supplied by Motobaldet who were known for dealer specials. I believe the snowflake wheels were stock for UK bikes but certainly the twin disks and the full Keihin stainless exhaust were additions. My next video will be up shortly on rebuilding the damper rods and stanchions followed by assembly of the front end and making sure there is no stiction. I will also be positing a full brake restoration, carb sonic clean and rebuild as well as tuning and the separation of the gearbox in situ to clean and lubricate the input splines. Glad you are enjoying the videos.
@@SpokenSpannerI think you'll find that you have a stock 55 horsepower 1979 R80/7 which came with alu-wheels and twin front discs as standard UK export model. My old man had one identical from new and I've just imported one from Italy. For insurance reasons the 50hp model was made for the German domestic market. The 55hp model was available for Police use and for export.
Thoroughly enjoying your videos of this BMW R80/7. It's well presented and the filming is intricate enough to see what is going on. Plus, my Border Collie Isla sits and watches just to see your Sally..👍
Thanks John, that's really great, I try and strike a balance between entertainment and properly practical help. Nice to hear about your Border Collie. The next BMW video on the front end rebuild is on its way.
Great videos, keep it up! And beautiful bike, I want an airhead too now :)
Hi there, thank you for your comment, next BMW video on the fork rebuild is coming out soon, I will be looking at how to align the forks and busting some myths. Had to break off to fix the clutch on a young friend's Ninja 125 to keep them on the road and living the dream of motorcycling.
Great work. It sounds fantastic.
Having replaced the original Bosch starter in my R50/5 I know how difficult they are to get out! I bit the bullet and went for a non-original Nippondenso replacement, which appears to weigh about half the Bosch and is used in Toyota pick-ups. I also swapped out the points for a Boyer electronic ignition unit, again not original but life is too short! 😊
Hi Steve, that is interesting, having read about the interference issues and for authenticity I wanted to stay with a Bosch unit... Like a Bosch! although the weight saving you refer to is always welcome, I put a Lithium Ion battery in my R1200 and it significantly reduced the weight when lifting off the stand. On the ignition front as you saw, replacing the points and gapping them resulted in an instant start - initially on one cylinder and I was so shocked I forgot to keep the plug grounded other than through me. As it all seems to work so well and the bike miles are so low I thought I would stick with the standard setup and the benefits of being able to complete roadside repairs. I know a lot of owners with electronic ignition also carry their old bean can in case of trouble. Time will tell when it is on the road as to whether components fail on age rather than mileage, the selenium rectifier is one concern but I have read that they tend to expire on extent of use rather than age. Once it is up and running I shall also try out some mods such as the pulse jet ignition and see if I can make some dyno and subjective assessments as to the benefits. So far the only mod I am planning to fit during the refurb are damping rubbers between the fins as this was done on later mods by BMW themselves.
I bought my 1984 R80st as an unknown condition runner. Turned out it had been thrown together from the other side of the garage and needed everything! Having given it everything it needed it's never missed a beat and is a joy to ride. I'm sure this bike of yours will be the same. 🙂 (One thing to note though is to stick to genuine BMW clutch cables.) ---- Excellent video. Looking forward to more!
Thanks for your comment most appreciated, please post a picture of your bike. I think the airhead BMWs sound glorious, maybe I will be smitten and have to keep it! Noted on the clutch cables, I am clearly going to have to replace the brake cable. Did you do the conversion to move the master cylinder to the handle bar? The clutch is not apparently stuck but is quite heavy but I think that is normal, will find out more when it is up and running. Next video is in production and will be aiming to get her running before moving on to the cycle parts.
@@SpokenSpanner Hiya! Mine already has the master cylinder on the bars. Standard for the model and age I believe. Google the bike and you'll see red ones and silver ones: The only two colours available for the ST's short run of two years. Mine's red and completely standard. I did some of the work myself but as I got further into it I thought it would be better done by a specialist. He's a very well respected chap in north Kent, Jim Cray. He used to race them back in the day and what he doesn't know........ etc. As for a picture of mine...... I've no idea how to do that on here! Dinosaur? Oh, yes. Rather!
Please ask Sally if she has seen any electronic ignition modules on the '78 R80/7? Well, brake fluid leaked onto electrical components so working on this now. Làstly, what did you use to clean the engine? Where do you get your parts? Cheers
Great name and great content, look forward to the next episode! Thanks for sharing.
Hi there thank you for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the video, the next episode is on the way very soon
Love the content so far and looking forward to the next episode. Will you be moving the brake cylinder to the handlebars as was the option back in the day?
Hi Steve, you will see in the video when I cover the brakes that the original master cylinder was so seized that it could not respond to any attention, eventually I hammered out the piston. A new pattern one is £390. I didn't really want to move the master cylinder to the handlebars as the kits for this when available are only second hand and I like the cushioned dash that would otherwise have to go. Luckily a fellow forum member who had bobberised his R100 sold me his functioning MC and I am rebuilding that and adding Goodrich hoses and a new cable. I get that you lose something having a hydraulic cylinder operated by a cable but it is very clean styling.
Excellent! What a bargain, but I bet there'll be more money required. I look forward to watching. (Not a fan of the music while you're talking. Praps turn it down a bit.) Jolly good luck to you. Liked and subscribed! 🙂
Looking good can't wait for the next video!