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Hey there. I’m sorry, I can’t remember the size, but it’s a socket you’ll probably find in most sets. It might have been a 12 or 13mm 🙂

Well, that was the last video in the old garage. Good stuff happened there, but I’m happy to move on 🙂 Hope we’ll get more out of the new shed 😁

Yes, you could do that, but it’s always best to replace them in pairs anyway. And although oil is not that important here, it is better to drain it, clean all the nasty deposits and pour some fresh stuff in there. It’s not that expensive 🙂

@@garage_tales The oil isn't supposed to ever need changing and a leak won't cause a shortage. I just wanted to point out the easiest way and there is nothing wrong with doing it that way since it's what makes the design so clever. I did this after 15000km and when I get to 30000km I may decide to do both sides and give it some new oil as well. The best way to me is what keeps the bike on the road without being unsafe.And like I already mentioned the workshop manual recommends total disassembly which is insane.

@@Explorer273 Fair enough. Hope you’re enjoying your bike and well done for keeping it on the road🙂

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! 🙂 Hope to get to the Tiger soon. I miss riding that bike. Hopefully after seeing my series on the Tiger you can decide if it’s worth converting your Trophy 🙂 I’ve never ridden one, but I’m quite curious about them. Maybe there will be a Trophy series some time in the future 🙂

Yep, it’s always best to keep the moist to prevent corrosion. Thank you for your comment! 🙂

@@garage_tales seemingly there are companies that can rechrome them, but is it equal as good?

@@AnalogDude_ Yes, there are companies that can rechrome them. It used to be around £90/stanchion but it probably went up in price lately. If it’s done right it should be almost just as good. But I’m not sure on that.

@@garage_tales it's 375€ new.

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! Yes, the original lights aren’t great unfortunately. Regarding the MOT, I didn’t have any issues yet (I’ve done this on quite a few bikes), but you might have to aim the beam a bit lower. Testers seem to be a bit funny about led’s on cars, but not on bikes.

Ahh…that’s a real shame. Never had them quite that bad. Hope drilling them out works without drama. Let me know how it goes 🙂

Thank you! Full video is coming out ok Tuesday as well 🙂 Glad you got it all back together even eith the excessive alcohol consumption 😁

I know it only tooooo well. It’s 33 degree with horrid humidity in my garage at the moment in Northern Taiwan. The GSA always needs plenty of regular maintenance to keep her sweet, the only way I can tolerate and work on her in these temps is with a cooler of beers by my side…..😅

Fork Seal & Alt Belt replacement are on my job to do list…since 2021😂

@@jonandrews4493 I’m sure you’ll get to them mate 😁

Thanks m8. I should probably post the short after the full video 🙂

Great to hear!😁 Thank you for your comment! 🙂

Hey there. I’m down in Waterlooville if that’s close enough for you 🙂

@@garage_tales I am in N1 but maybe you could add an email to PM on your channel?

@@jtreg sure. It’s vostraton@gmail.com

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! 🙂 Great to hear you’re converting a Triumph to fuel injection too. Let us know how it goes. I would be curious to see how you’re doing it 🙂

@@garage_tales I haven't done any YT and it's a bit long for a reply here. Short version, 955i Gen 1 TBs with custom head adaptors, Sump tank in place of battery box with modified 955i pump controlled by a Speeduino. I've seen at least two other conversions using other methods. Go for it 👍

Thank you. Will get that sorted soon so we can go out on a ride with our red vfr’s 😁

We’ll see. I might if there’s more demand for it, but it’s not something I like to do 🙂

Thanks m8. So did I to be honest 😂 Thank you for being here.

Thank you for your comment! Glad you liked the video! 🙂

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! 🙂 I doubt they will….nobody seemed to care 🤷‍♂️

Hey there. Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂 I’d happily work on it if I was closer.

Thank you for your comment! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

Hi there. It has a new clutch now, but no real improvement. Unfortunately I had to spend my time elsewhere and leave bikes alone for a while. Trying to get back into it now and hopefully will fix that as well at some point 🙂

Yes, I think so too 😂 I’ve just finished building my new workshop, but it’s still too small…

Each with their own skills 😁 Thanks for your comment!

Easiest way is with an oil extractor and a thin tube. Otherwise you might have to use the drain plug. You could try and lean the bike all the way on it’s side and get some out the fill plug, but that could get messy.

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! 😁 Indeed, you have to give it a go. I’m sure you’ll manage 😁

@@garage_tales made a small error, I'm not replacing tappets, I'm replacing pushrods of course. They arrived (along with new head gaskets) and they look like something used for some of the kinkier piercings.

@@jochenstacker7448 I assumed that’s what you meant. Hope it all goes well 😁

​@@garage_taleswell, left side, both exhaust manifold screws broke.

@@jochenstacker7448 That’s off to a good start 😁 Hopefully there’s enough left out to put some clamps and with heat & some penetrating fluid, they should come out.

Thank you! 🙂

Hey there. Thank you for your comment. Glad you got a steamer. Out of all the bikes I’ve ridden so far, I can honestly say the old Tiger is my favourite. Hoping to get back into doing videos soon and hopefully will have a series on the Tiger later in the year. Including converting the old steamer to efi. I know I’ll get a lot of hate for that 😂

@@garage_tales Hate or not, I'd love to see it! Everywhere I go people warn me about the regular practice of cleaning carbs, so that was something I was thinking about myself! Did you take an intake of a later injected model?

@@gunnar9702 Yes, I found a later 955i Sprint RS that I took the throttle bodies, injectors, fuel rain, wiring loom, ecu, dashboard and switchgear. So it should be all there. So we’ll see how smoothly it goes. My carbs where replaced, I believe they came off a daytona originally. But someone also tried to do some modifications to them + they where a bit worn, so I never got them running as good as it should and mpg was always poor. So rather than spending money on new carbs, I decided to give efi a try.

Hey there. Thank you for your comment. Appreciate it 🙂 Yes, there are better fork seal tools out there, but this one has worked well for me so far 🙂

Thank you sir! 🙂

Hey there. Thanks for your comment. The older “steamers” suffered with poor sprag clutches, but they have improved them later and also they changed the design so you no longer have to split the crankcases to get them out 🙂 Still, it’s a fair point…better be safe. No need for a battery tester…the battery was definitely toast 😁

@@garage_tales Bloody Hell. I have a T309 and a T595. It seems I've carried the sprag clutch paranoia over, lavishing new batteries on the 595.

@@tomgrace3521 Better be safe 😁 At leas you weren’t left stranded by a dead battery 🙂

Hey there. Thank you for your kind comment. Glad the video was useful 🙂 I did not need to make a tool in the end. Just managed to get it loose by using the crank lock and with the chain guides out of the way 🙂

Hi there. Thank you for the comment and glad the video was helpful 🙂

Don’t own one. I open my cans with my teeth like a real man 😂

Hey there. Thanks for your comment. Glad there was something useful in the video🙂 You may be correct on the air gap. The factory manual I was using wasn’t clear on that matter, but I should have known better. The bike is back to it’s owner, but still not in use due to various factors. I might have to get it back in and readjust the oil level at some point 🙂

There are 2 lines. One going from the fuel tank to the fuel rail, and one returning from the pressure regulator back to the fuel tank.

Has it been primed properly?

@@garage_tales yes it has, and fuel is reaching the nozzles but still no starting

@@chingily23 Are the connections all good? Is the injector actually spraying?

@@garage_tales the fuel i reaching the nozzles but it seems there is no power reaching the nozzles.. what could be the issue?

😂 I haven’t worked on many Honda’s to be honest, but it’s still a job that needs doing and not that much easier than anyone else 🙂

I was thinking the same thing😂

Trying to 🙂

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! I honestly don’t remember. It’s been over a year since I’ve filmed this video. I just didn’t have time to edit it.

Thanks mate! Good to be back :D

Slow start. But getting there 😁

Thank you! Great to see it was noticed. Thank you for sticking around 🙂

Thank you! It’s great to see it was noticed 😁

Filters vary. From memory 8mm for the drain plug and 76mm oil filter with 12 notches.

Hi there. I’m not working as a full time mechanic, but I’m happy to help if you need it.

@@garage_tales Great, do you have instagram? how I can contact you?

Hey there. Thank you for your comment! Appreciate it! Glad to hear the video was useful and your bike is running well again 🙂

Hey there. What’s the question? How do you take the seat off without a key?

Hi there. Thanks for your kind comment. Appreciate it 🙂 I think most “pros” will recommend to replace them now, but I’ve had bikes with a lot more miles and they seemed fine to me. I guess the recommendation would be to replace them, but it’s up to you. You can have a look and see how worn the look 🙂 And yes, you just split them a bit so you can slide them over the shoulder on the fork.

Thank you for your comment. Glad you liked the video 🙂

Hey there. Thanks for your comment and glad the video was helpful. Do you mean the bolts holding the suspension linkage together? I believe they are M12 fine pitch thread.