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The Motorcycle Forge
Registrace 29. 08. 2013
Hello I'm Logan and on this channel I make video's to help people work on their own motorcycle projects and I also do videos on showing off my own projects.
Everything Motorcycles
Everything Motorcycles
Building a Sine Plate for Machining the Cylinder Head
Dipping my toes into the world of machining and frankly its way harder that it looks when trying to make stuff super accurate. Learning a ton and enjoying the adventure.
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Old Motorcycle Won't Start? Easy Checks and Cheap Fixes.
zhlédnutí 475Před 21 dnem
In this video I show you what to look for when getting a bike going that's been sitting for years. Father time is not kind to motorcycles that have been sitting a long time, so hopefully it's not to late for your new project.
T6 Heat treating my Cylinder Head
zhlédnutí 824Před 28 dny
In this video I show you how I did a T6 solution Heat Treatment on a couple cylinder heads that I cast in previous videos. It's pretty straight forward and easy to do. Finish up with some dabbling on the Mill.
Bucket Racer Cylinder Head Casting
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed měsícem
The quest for the ultimate bucket racer engine continues with this instalment of me attempting to cast a cylinder head I designed myself.
Motorcycle Brakes, Master Cylinder Rebuild and Repair
zhlédnutí 577Před 2 měsíci
In this video I show you how to properly repair a old motorcycle master cylinder that is in need of a rebuild. It will work like new if you follow these steps.
Investment Casting my Own Cylinder Head
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 měsíci
In this video I am at it again casting cylinder heads. Going from 50% to full size as well as making some new tools to use.
Perfect Motorcycle Fork Rebuild
zhlédnutí 454Před 4 měsíci
In this video I rebuild some conventional forks showing you the process so you can rebuild you own forks at home the right way, like a qualified mechanic.
Casting my High Performance Cylinder Head.
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Another step in the right direction on my quest to make my own cylinder head for my race bike.
Cylinder head casting in the Garage
zhlédnutí 947Před 6 měsíci
Second video on perfecting the art of casting and 4th video on this adventure. This is all in the quest to make my own performance cylinder head for my race bike.
Casting a Performance Cylinder head in the Garage
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 7 měsíci
In this video I finally get on to using to tools I have made do casting and Melt some Aluminum. Check it out and see how I go. The goal is to double the Horse Power my race bike engine produces with a custom cylinder Head.
Furnace and Tool fabrication (Casting a cylinder head)
zhlédnutí 435Před 7 měsíci
Latest video on my journey to casting my own performance cylinder head for my race bike. I finish my furnace and a burner to go with it, build a custom one off tool for handling the crucible and pouring the molten aluminum.
Making a Performance Cylinder Head in the garage
zhlédnutí 722Před 9 měsíci
This is the second video on my journey of learning everything about making a performance cylinder head from scratch at home in the garage. The current goal is 30HP at the wheel vs the stock FXR 150 head which is around 15HP at the wheel. Defiantly achievable but won't be easy, that's for sure.
Repairing and adjusting Motorcycle Clutch.
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
In this video I got over what problems a motorcycle clutch can have, what causes them, how to fix them and how to prevent them in the future.
Compression Ratio , Measurement, Calculation and Modifying.
zhlédnutí 4,3KPřed rokem
Everything you need to work out the compression ratio of you engine. First we go over static Comp Ratio. Dynamic Comp Ratio
Custom Valve Spring Compressor
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed rokem
Forgot to grab a tool from work and decided to make the perfect valve spring compressor at home in the garage. Pretty easy to follow along if you want to make your own so sit back and enjoy.
The Perfect Motorcycle Brake Caliper Rebuild
zhlédnutí 76KPřed rokem
The Perfect Motorcycle Brake Caliper Rebuild
Making a Performance cylinder head From Scratch
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed rokem
Making a Performance cylinder head From Scratch
dt175 Steering Head Bearing Replacement
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 2 lety
dt175 Steering Head Bearing Replacement
DT175 Modified Engine install and first start
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 2 lety
DT175 Modified Engine install and first start
2024 fengyuan boxer 250cc some Chinese bike I need to go faster 😂
Do u know how much km is the life of the timing/distribution chain ? Im the third owner but the bike just has got 64.500 km and got the original timing chain. Thanks
@laureanobarta7084 Fxr150 timing chains are quite strong and last a long time. You can check by seeing if the cam timing marks line up. That will show if it has stretched much.
What is the size of the pwk 28 water jet and bypass hole?
Meine drecks gurke will im stand nicht laufen. Nimmt gas an fährt auch aber im stand direkt aus
Just discovered your channel mate, really enjoying it. Shared it to a couple guys who will be very interested in it
@@dan5her Awesome 👌
Great channel mate, i have an nx4 rs125, good fun. Havent been out on it for a while tho
@dan5her Awesome to ride and the best handing on earth
@TheMotorcycleForge yep hands down best handling bike I've ever ridden!
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How can I make an XR Honda 150 faster
My new stator is getting really hot a few minutes running and not charging any ideas?? I did not replace regulator??
@patrickploshay714 The stator is the copper windings in the engine? Do you mean the regulator is getting hot? The finned box attached to the frame?
I’m setting up to do a similar project, DOHC cylinder heads for a Harley Davidson V-Rod. With the need for machining at various angles, I’m constructing a bed of parallel rails like a seat-guide machine. One end connected to a rotary index table, the other to a pillow block, to act as the trunnions. I wanted to end up with something adaptable to other applications.
@georgedreisch2662 Cool project, yeah I was told that was one of the best ways to do it, but I currently need to upgrade what tools I have to I can make more things. Tooling Ain't cheap 😅
I was watching along wondering whether you would get a surface plate, given how flat you were aiming to make the sine plate. The ending did not disappoint 😄 Are you going to try out hand scraping the sine plate to remove the high spots?
@corey_nz Anything is possible, but I'm not sure I'm that skilled with a file 😅 might just ask to use my friends surface grinder if I'm going for super flat 🤔
sir you got 3 fxr150 which is more rare than a suzuki raider 150 generation 1..that was cool
you are my inspiration dude keep up the good work
Thanks man, much appreciated!
Dude I just got ender 3 and I'm planning on making some 3d printed parts for my casting pattern any suggestion for aluminium casting or tips to make it really works for my applications
Just tinkering out a little bit and don't really have anything on mind
@Ahmadfullheart-lk3hf A few things I learnt from the experts regarding casting alu. Make sure any tool that touches the molten alu is very hot a d free of moisture as it causes alu to explode. Also wear proper protective gear as alu sticks to skin. I have gone over most things in previous videos. Learn from mistakes and you will be making amazing parts in no time. Hope that is what you were after.
@@TheMotorcycleForge thanks man I'l keep that in mind
Can i have a little bit of ur time i know how busy u are but i just really need to ask you something about this engine. Im from the Philippines we race that type of engine here but from a different name. I really need a favor from you can you measure the lift of the camshaft of that engine intake and exhaust please 🙏
Bro those 2 cylinders are strucked inside and they are not coming out suggest any spray so that i become loose
@sravannayak4583 pumping them out with hydraulic pressure is your best bet. You can use wd40 or something similar but I would recommend replacing the seals as wd40 will degrade them.
Try compressed air
Mines slow 😢 165 gpx
Thank you! Helped me a lot. Runs a lot better, from the start ant overall, haven’t messed with the main jet though because I’m currently doing a break in on my new Polini Corsa 70cc So I’m not using full throttle. I still have some tuning to do but for now I’m very pleased after watching your video and tuning my moped. 👍😎
@@entonismi3772 Glad to hear it 👍
I've got a PWK 30 JRC Power Jet on an old 1972 Triumph 650 - Thing runs fantastic EXCEPT the choke/enrichener has to be on. As soon as I turn it off, the bike stops. - I heard it was pilot jet, but I took off the bowl, removed it and it was clean...ran a guitar through all the little holes...any other ideas?
@retromototoys I would first have a go adjusting the mixture screw and idle adjustment. Also make sure the idle jet is correct and that there is no blockages in the carb body.
Just found ya.... subscribed 🤙
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well done- nice to hear basic operations explained in plain english .. er wtver
What if your cat jumps into the cutter?
@Rickster621 I'd imagine he wouldn't do it again 😅 but he ran away when I started the Mill so I was confident he wouldn't.
This is incredible man, good luck with the project! Looking forward to seeing it run one day!
@UTMadMan Thanks man, yeah I can't wait!
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Could you get the foundry to cast it?
@MrFathead Where is the fun In that 😅. They have been super helpful as well and think it's great I'm doing it myself.
Hey bro , can u give me ur contact info ? I need to ask u for help and i’ll pay u for ur it
Awesome work 👍
Good to see the supervisor hard at work
@Darafell As per usual not much help 😅
The last hat was definitely better.
@@aaronbray2432 Yep I have to agree with you haaha
Some engine breeds are dying like the konda k, LS and Coyotes, being able to 3d print cast could make this accessible in auto shops creating a library of knowledge on how to make these and completing at local machine shops would revolutionize the enthusiast space.
2000 suzuki Hayabusa
You got a great video man it's right to the point is easy as ABC I've been a mechanic my whole life but you know you still look things up just to bring back that memory I'm in my 60s but listen to you brought back everything instantly it's like don't overcomplicate things
@patrickburris4539 Thanks Patrick, that is very much appreciated and awesome to hear.
@@TheMotorcycleForge I got my motorcycle up and running thank you it might as well be a piece of junk without that carburetor running just right now I'm Papa-Wheely back on the road again 😜
Can i get your Instagram please? Im so interesting about how you tuning about 2 stroke,i mean in Indonesia we are tuning 2 stroke,even a chainsaw ,i want to sharing about motorcycle 2stroke with you i have a question about upgrade 2stroke ,port ex,carb,comperssion everything,thankyou🎉
@ernysetyaningwati5257 I currently don't have Instagram but I have a email on my channel page which you can send messages and pictures ect. Would be happy to help.
I still think this is one of the coolest projects in my CZcams feed. Keep up the videos and I know this channel is gonna take off!
@NoahD123 Thanks Noah, that is awesome to hear. I'll definitely be doing more in the very near future. Gaps between videos will be shorter as well.
Awesome Very cool to see diy home casting. Huge risk of silicosis with casting investment Please use proper ventilation and respiration anytime you are near dry investment powders.
@martinlinning5022 ok, thank you for that info, I have been pretty careful but will go buy a proper respirator as that silicosis looks nasty. Much appreciated. Cheers Logan
As a Bucket racer myself, this is brilliant, as an engineer I'm bloody impressed, top work !!
@tjaynef Cheers man much appreciated. Are you going to bring that f4 weapon down south anytime soon?
Awesome project make, keep going! You are really close to nail it! Cheers from Argentina
This is bloody phenomenal. Fantastic effort. Ridiculously cool that there's a racing series that not only allows tinkering like this, but in a way kind of encourages it too.
@nicco87aus Yes it's very popular in nz for exactly that reason and has produced some talented riders and engineers.
Bloody awesome from a fellow Kiwi. John Britten and Burt Munro would be pretty chuffed to see you doing this. Look forward to future videos. Mike
Thanks Mike your too kind, very high praise to be compared to those kiwi legends.
Cool project, casting engines at home must be a New Zealand thing.
That was my thought process, if they can do it there is no reason I can't.
Bro Felipe here , been watching all the series and im super stoked for you ! . I remmeber you telling me that you gona attempt all of this , and super happy to see that is happening and actually going really good, keep it up , really looking forward for the upcoming ones, i can see that you mastered the 3d printing and cad thats a lot of effort, so much that this videos dont show , so well done , hats off really . Cheers man
@fgarridos22 Thanks, Felipe. That really means a lot and yes the learning cad / 3d printing was a very steep learning curve but got there in the end. Hopefully, the next episode in the series will be a lot quicker. Cheers logan
This. Is. Gold.
@aaronbray2432 Thanks Aaron 😊
I don't think I have seen anyone put anywhere near as much effort as you have to race buckets!!!!! Looking forward to your injected V twin after this success! 😎
@DustyVisorMotorcycles Haha thanks man, will see how I go with a single but was thinking maybe a V3 150cc after this 😁
@@TheMotorcycleForge I see Southern Classic posters on your wall, are you coming down this year?
@@DustyVisorMotorcycles Well not quite down but across , its my home track haha
@@TheMotorcycleForge OK, Kim L just told me who yo are , so worked it out.....
Been waiting for this video for a month haha..
Lex moto Michigan 125cc EFI I’m needing to strip weight . & change the exhaust
This is clearly articulated and concise. Thank you... My bike isn't charging AND the headlights aren't working 😮
Nice. How is that engine doing now?
@chadkarl8904 This engine is in my girlfriends racebike and still going strong.
My brakes work great, they never release.
@@firstcomment2801 Before or after you rebuilt the caliper?
I personally like to tune the pilot first, then full throttle for the main. Adjust clip position after for driveability. And check your spark plug!
May the force be with you