how to rebuild motorcycle shock absorbers (coil over struts)

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2019
  • In this video, I demonstrate pro methods of motorcycle suspension shock absorber rebuilding, strut service and maintenance tips. Including special tools, seal replacement, oil change and emulator valve service
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  • @brad2795
    @brad2795 Před rokem +8

    You are missed, come back, Ichiban Moto! #BadAss

  • @Gobbbbb
    @Gobbbbb Před rokem +9

    Hope to see you upload again soon, I still check back every so often, hope all is good!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před rokem +17

      yes, thank you. More videos to come

    • @Gobbbbb
      @Gobbbbb Před rokem +4

      @@IchibanMoto Badass 🙃

    • @konehet
      @konehet Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@IchibanMoto oh you live :) im happy... we waiting for a new video :) it is still posible?

  • @Steve-XTC67
    @Steve-XTC67 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Wondered where you'd gotten to Mr Ichiban so I decided to visit and educate myself on the spring rebuild, but I was blown-away by your hand-held customised drill-bit cum buffer and with a couple of turns it was as good as new which was amazing! I see you haven't lost your touch : )
    Your stickers which must be over 10 years old and still decorate my suitcase which makes my case easy to spot on airport carousels, just returned from the Balearic Islands (Mallorca) and as my case approached me in Edinburgh airport on the carousel a guy further down the line pointed and shouted Badass!

  • @sklepa
    @sklepa Před rokem +15

    I miss some badassness

  • @TheGardenSnake
    @TheGardenSnake Před 2 lety +32

    We need more of this

    • @The_Jabiru
      @The_Jabiru Před 2 lety +5

      Just came back to see if there was new content too

    • @jonekerh
      @jonekerh Před 2 lety +1

      Take a look at Allen Millyard, he use the same equipment but get different results. czcams.com/channels/j4hbNBjmdvXONmcxcLSNhg.html

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 2 lety +11

      yes. a lot of behind the scenes going on

    • @williedutoit466
      @williedutoit466 Před 2 lety +2

      is this Badass still alive, or did covid claim him?

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 2 lety +21

      @@williedutoit466 still alive 👍

  • @BushBound
    @BushBound Před 4 lety +35

    Sir David Attenborough is the voice of Nature at BBC, Ichiban Moto is the voice of Motorcycle Workmanship at CZcams!! BAD ASS 😁

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před rokem +1

      I narrated "on any other sunday" a film by Hoxton Moto . He did an awesome job and it won best short film at the Portland Motorcycle Film Festival. check it out @hoxtonmoto youtube channel

  • @bagpopuk
    @bagpopuk Před 4 lety +10

    Can't believe I've only just found this channel. Absolute gold mine of information. Bought a vintage hand drill, some assembly tape, learnt how to cut perfect circles in anything, threw out all the wrong loctite I'd be using and my power drills as well. Looking forward to making some real progress now. BTW, I could be wrong but I think you only sent Ant four stickers, no biggie ;-)

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +3

      welcome in ! i will send ant more stickers

  • @genelegate1308
    @genelegate1308 Před 4 lety +112

    The "Dislikes" to this video are from shop mechanics that are losing money thanks to these bad-ass do-it-yourself videos :)

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +16

      and the pride it doing yourself is priceless !

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 2 lety +9

      that's probably why youtube removed the dislike count

    • @its_hammer_time3694
      @its_hammer_time3694 Před rokem

      @@IchibanMoto hey! Hope all is well! Going through withdrawals here need a new video haha ✌🏻🇨🇦

  • @YTjndallas
    @YTjndallas Před 4 lety +39

    Torque is set when the pencil breaks, but it must be a no.2 pencil !

    • @jakmak1199
      @jakmak1199 Před 4 lety +1

      Un-leaded ! 😉

    • @ArcanePath360
      @ArcanePath360 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jakmak1199 Hate to be that, guy, but all pencils are unleaded now. They are graphite.

    • @carlholm7867
      @carlholm7867 Před 4 lety

      That's why it's called pencil strength!

  • @yuriismywaifu203
    @yuriismywaifu203 Před 3 lety +32

    Hey man, Is everything alright? It's been a year since you uploaded.

    • @petedude2lu3
      @petedude2lu3 Před rokem +6

      ichiban man is way too badass to answer that

    • @dontblameme6328
      @dontblameme6328 Před rokem +3

      We're missing him and need his videos more than ever.

  • @jasonludlow8057
    @jasonludlow8057 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for returning Mr Ichiban...we love you and all your expert advice, all the way from South Africa!

  • @drott150
    @drott150 Před 2 lety +1

    I think Ichiban was the guy who did all the maintenance on the '78 XL125 I bought from the 15 year old kid down the street. BAD ASS. 👍

  • @KennethNicholson1972
    @KennethNicholson1972 Před rokem +2

    So glad to hear you are still making videos. I really miss your parodies. You give us all the opportunity to laugh, and that is a great gift. I hope you are well Brother. Have a merry Christmas.

  • @scharnier6989
    @scharnier6989 Před 4 lety +7

    The best thing about your videos, is that youtube now recommends me 'legit' motorcycle repair videos. Thinking about the youtube algotrithm recognizing your videos as legit repair videos makes my day.

    • @raydreamer7566
      @raydreamer7566 Před 3 lety

      Now you know why we are scared to death that AIs might take over the world.

  • @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff

    Miss your videos bud

  • @thegenerousdegenerate9395

    YES! Its like an old highschool friend just showed up on my doorstep! Missed ya buddy! 😆

  • @AdamNDJ
    @AdamNDJ Před 4 lety +2

    Oh man, I coulda used this a month ago... I messed up so bad... at least I got the high schoolers down the road to fix mine for me. 😁 Glad to have ya back!

  • @yveslegrand9826
    @yveslegrand9826 Před 5 měsíci +1

    took me a few seconds before I realized it was a joke ! Well done !

  • @TheHardwareguide
    @TheHardwareguide Před 4 lety +5

    Good stuff, thank you sir! You always offer to us amateur mechanics a wealth of mechanical badasserie !

  • @ducatimale
    @ducatimale Před 4 lety +22

    I was told by a another pro mechanic that they've started using CBD oil especially in the older type of dampers. It's supposed to make the ride much smoother, almost tranquil like.

  • @thefreedomguyuk
    @thefreedomguyuk Před 4 lety +5

    Yaaay!! Ichiban-San is back !!
    Have already liked this video, now looking forward to watching it !

  • @ayalolwut
    @ayalolwut Před 2 lety +1

    OMG i just saw you subscribed to me which makes me SO HAPPY because I have been subscribed to you and watching your videos for literal YEARS. (5 years at least). Your videos helped me in the process of building my first bike-- ducati monster 750. Thank you for all you do!!

  • @iamthefatstig
    @iamthefatstig Před 2 lety +3

    Badass! I've just rebuilt the twin damper bias rotary shockulator on my 88 ZX-10 using your helpful guide. Rides like a rodeo bull on tramadol now!

  • @JONSABMOTO
    @JONSABMOTO Před 4 lety +11

    I'm glad you're back!

  • @bikefarmtaiwan1800
    @bikefarmtaiwan1800 Před 4 lety +1

    Just asking my buddy where you had got to - and here you are back again! More golden advice :) The tank mount grommet used as the new seal was delightful!

  • @neilotis4589
    @neilotis4589 Před 4 lety +2

    Truly Badass Badassnes!!!!! I’m shocked this video didn’t get published in spring.

  • @oddis188
    @oddis188 Před 4 lety +7

    Welcome back master you've been missed ❤️

  • @ljk346
    @ljk346 Před 4 lety +15

    Wooo! Yes my man is back once again!

  • @allanbryers4682
    @allanbryers4682 Před rokem

    Great video with clear and calm instruction. You have provided me with the ingredients and comfortable confidence to undergo the same overhaul of my Yamaha Virago XV750 rear shock absorbers. All part of my full restoration. Thank you sir.

  • @slit4659
    @slit4659 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm Sick and Tired of these CZcams videos Where Everyone knows EVERYTHING..... That's Why I come Here to ICHIBAN.... This Guy is the most informative and Honest. He Puts All the other Motorcycle Channels to Shame...Even HARLEY DAVIDSON.....The one thing that has really helped me the most and I couldn't find any Information anywhere was on POLARITY GREASE.... My Volt Range has jumped up Considerably and the Power my Produces is just unbelievable....Take my Word on it.

  • @miles-thesleeper-monroe8466

    Ichy my project has been on hold 2 years, need more tutorials. In the words of your great leader "C'mon man!"

  • @furious32ninja
    @furious32ninja Před 4 lety +2

    Back with another Bad ass video, thank you, your experience makes this look so easy! Off out to sort my Kamahonda 1100 cc single out this afternoon! You rock Ichiban!

  • @boneidol3949
    @boneidol3949 Před 4 lety +2

    great work! Will service my shocks tomorrow with the new skills learned!

  • @yram7687
    @yram7687 Před 4 lety +2

    I have learned so much from this channel. Thanks Ichiban Moto

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety

      thank you so much for watching and sharing !

  • @jakmak1199
    @jakmak1199 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, as per factory spec, rebuilt my bandit hagon shock using this method but used cod liver oil instead, man it's like new again, saved me a fortune, thanks Itchi, we're not worthy.

  • @gregmcbee2585
    @gregmcbee2585 Před 4 lety +3

    Glad you're back. Missed the videos. Hope all is well

  • @vincentsumner5232
    @vincentsumner5232 Před 2 lety +2

    We miss you.

  • @johnmcdyer7297
    @johnmcdyer7297 Před 4 lety

    Thank you now I’ll rebuild my shocks tomorrow thanks for walking us through it

  • @serge312
    @serge312 Před rokem +3

    Ichiban Moto we miss you!!

  • @martinking4476
    @martinking4476 Před 4 lety +1

    Just came across this video and I have to agree with someone elses comment you are the David Attenborough narrator on motorcycles and very informative. I have now subscribed to your channel.

  • @DiesInEveryFilm
    @DiesInEveryFilm Před 4 lety +7

    Welcome back mate good to see another video up.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +1

      i need to make more videos i'll send you a message about the knife giveaway video idea mk iv

  • @LilDoggy
    @LilDoggy Před 4 lety +2

    This was not just bad ass, it was freakin bad ass awesome. You are so talented!

  • @martinblouin3639
    @martinblouin3639 Před 4 lety +33

    COULD THIS BE APPLIED TO MY 93 COROLLA? IT HAS TAPE CASSETTE

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +10

      i would think so

    • @danielratner
      @danielratner Před 4 lety +3

      YOU HAVE TO make sure that you don't have the TOYOTA auto Cassette Dampers they are for cars with tape cassettE so there is not too much vibration and you have to use aluminum grade oil and spacer

  • @MrJamesTimmons
    @MrJamesTimmons Před 2 lety +2

    You are a legend. Subscribed.

  • @kaa5666
    @kaa5666 Před 3 lety +1

    Baddd Assss. Great video. I got a 79 cb750 restoration project. I am gonna try this out. The tiny funnel was the best workshop tool I have ever seen. THANKS

  • @agavehouse
    @agavehouse Před 4 lety +2

    Konnichiwa Ichiban ! Nice to see you back giving sound advice LOL

  • @PAPATexas
    @PAPATexas Před 4 lety +1

    You did an awesome job on the rebuild! 👍

  • @littlereptilian7580
    @littlereptilian7580 Před rokem +2

    I love how Allen Millyard has your stickers in his workshop

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před rokem +4

      Oh yes! so awesome. Allen wins shed engineer five out of five.. I have a badass autographed postcard from Allen . Framed of course.

    • @Gobbbbb
      @Gobbbbb Před rokem

      Love Allen, his videos are so therapeutic, educational and badass!

  • @TheUnitedEstates
    @TheUnitedEstates Před 4 lety +1

    the only relevant motorcycle channel. bless

  • @Aspire198
    @Aspire198 Před 3 lety +1

    Righto, thanks for the info, I'll give this a ago! Surprising the shocks on the bike I am working on either haven't started leaking, or have leaking what oil they had decades ago, I just needed to figure out how to disassemble so I can clean up the spring and shock body of rust. Thanks!

  • @davidmac3290
    @davidmac3290 Před 4 lety +1

    I missed you so much! Glad you are back!

  • @Cindycxy720
    @Cindycxy720 Před 2 lety +4

    love that word ''BADASS''

  • @heldercoelho5403
    @heldercoelho5403 Před 4 lety +1

    Ichiban tutorials are the best! Badass!

  • @LazyAHoleRanch
    @LazyAHoleRanch Před 4 lety +15

    Lol Sometimes I struggle with whether or not you’re being serious, then I turn to ask Mike and he gives me the face that says, “are you seriously asking me this?” lol ❤️🤣

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce Před 4 lety +3

      Well... you can use most of it.
      Now decide on what you can use.

    • @thefreedomguyuk
      @thefreedomguyuk Před 4 lety +2

      Serious ??? Are you serious ?
      This is the best educational channel on CZcams. Ichiban has taught me everything I know about bikes !

    • @LazyAHoleRanch
      @LazyAHoleRanch Před 4 lety +2

      Hahahaha I’m not the mechanically inclined person in the household.

    • @markrent3269
      @markrent3269 Před 4 lety +2

      @@LazyAHoleRanch these are100% tutorial vijayos excellent stuff

    • @richardlamm4826
      @richardlamm4826 Před 3 lety +1

      @@LazyAHoleRanch Then they might be to in depth for you. Sometimes he gets a bit technical.

  • @ae70gts
    @ae70gts Před 4 lety +10

    always a pleasure watching your videos.
    nicholas
    greece.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +1

      thank you for stopping my Nicholas !

  • @TheMotorcycleMick
    @TheMotorcycleMick Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome video man, been looking for my sportster on this topic gonna help a lot

  • @flippinmoose
    @flippinmoose Před 11 měsíci +1

    My friend. I was thinking that I should come over and thank you for all you do. You are an amazing creator. You deserve all of the cudos that you are given. I look forward to new content. You are truly the #1 BAD ASS!!!!!
    Your biggest fan!!!
    Flippin Moose

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 11 měsíci

      I found some interesting things for ebay. Will dm you

  • @Turco949
    @Turco949 Před 3 lety +3

    4:29 - Man, that hi-tech polishing tool gets me every time, especially the sound it makes as it is being spun! =)

  • @LazyAHoleRanch
    @LazyAHoleRanch Před 4 lety +8

    Yes! You’re back! ❤️

  • @mikeymike3240
    @mikeymike3240 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome instructional video man, really loved the professional tools that you employed, they're fantastic quality items. 🤠👍👍👍

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety +1

      if you want some.. i have videos on them too

    • @jakmak1199
      @jakmak1199 Před 4 lety

      Flicking thru a Snap-off catalog yesterday and saw them in there, bit pricey though but worth it . Watch the Chinese knock them off.

  • @BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER
    @BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER Před 3 lety +1

    I appreciate your humor, great video.

  • @eliworks8549
    @eliworks8549 Před 3 lety +1

    My shocks work like a charm. Thanks for the info

  • @TyCetto
    @TyCetto Před 2 lety +1

    Ichiban, there is a serious need for your 5 out of 5 videos in a time of crisis like now!
    I am sure that a new bad ass video from you will heal all the broken souls out there!

  • @beardedcatguitarplus9485
    @beardedcatguitarplus9485 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey great video man. It’s going to help me completely to get mine on my xv700 in better shape

  • @husainpatanwalabadri
    @husainpatanwalabadri Před 4 lety +24

    I like how its never 5 stickers

    • @bobgibb2781
      @bobgibb2781 Před 3 lety +1

      I ordered five and got six 6 and a Nickeltown Customs sticker AND a hand signed certificate of Badassness .

  • @dukesworld3020
    @dukesworld3020 Před 4 lety +2

    Good to see or hear you again, LOL, Hope you and your family are doing well!!

  • @czardrum
    @czardrum Před 4 lety +1

    nice to see your amazing videos again. Greetings from brazilian fan

  • @johnc4090
    @johnc4090 Před 4 lety +1

    Good to see you back. Badass!

  • @c50ge
    @c50ge Před 2 lety +3

    Where have you been?
    Miss you expert lessons!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 2 lety +1

      I have been doing a lot of filming and am saving for a new computer and software to edit. i will also have to learn the new software

  • @thnksno
    @thnksno Před 4 lety +3

    Bad ass! I need to do the shocks on my John Deere Cyclone. They too are the skookum black bodied, high pressure, nitrogen filled type. I was a little apprehensive until I saw this quick tutorial.

    • @OkFixer
      @OkFixer Před 4 lety +1

      I have the cyclones 250 brother...the challenger. And YES...now I also can rebuild my shock absorbers as well.....I hope it will now handle better that it (“three wheeled shopping cart full of bowling balls going down hill”)
      It handles now..

  • @rustysalami8088
    @rustysalami8088 Před 4 lety

    Great watching a master at work. Very Zen. Think I have the same Loctite in my stationery cupboard. It's the best.

  • @thebigbail
    @thebigbail Před 4 lety +2

    Lol, this channel is bad ass!
    I found your stuff looking at pipe wrap videos. Must be tired (that’s my story anyway) didn’t realize the parody until reading comments.
    Good stuff 👍🏽

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety

      thanks for watching and sharing! hope to make more videos soon

  • @rickbates9232
    @rickbates9232 Před 2 lety

    You sir are a magician ... such quick hands ...

  • @BK-it6wg
    @BK-it6wg Před 4 lety +1

    We miss you ichiban

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety

      i should finish one of these videos here

  • @robmeriwether9309
    @robmeriwether9309 Před 4 lety +1

    Glad you are back!!!

  • @huszaratraktor
    @huszaratraktor Před měsícem +1

    Ichiban Moto, You are missed like Harambe
    Please come back, I can't change the CBD oil in my supercharger without you

  • @kuldipsanghera
    @kuldipsanghera Před 3 lety

    I dont see your videos now. Your videos are very informative and good ones. Please do make more videos and post on your channel.

  • @MrRichard57000
    @MrRichard57000 Před 4 lety +1

    Just in time for my cagiva stx 125.... Thanks pal

  • @ConDamage88
    @ConDamage88 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful information..Thanks buddy for the tutorial.

  • @herzbergfarm8633
    @herzbergfarm8633 Před 3 lety +2

    When I first came to this channel I thought you were being serious for about the first 2 videos then I caught on to the jokes. I love this channel so much where have you gone... Make More Videos!!!!

  • @WesleySnyder
    @WesleySnyder Před rokem +2

    i miss your great tortillas abuot badass bike repairs. please make more. happy holiday's Ichiban Moto

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před rokem +2

      happy holidays! new videos in the works no time commitment tho

  • @KazoMoto
    @KazoMoto Před rokem

    Nothing to dislike here guys great video. Very informative. New sub

  • @g.simard854
    @g.simard854 Před 2 lety

    I miss you and your humour this was awesome 😍

  • @americannomad513
    @americannomad513 Před 4 lety +2

    That was a bad ass rebuild!

  • @AXV22
    @AXV22 Před 4 lety

    Whoah! Welcome back dude!!! Kick-Ass video :D

  • @wrum8860
    @wrum8860 Před rokem +1

    Monty Python couldn’t have done a better job, love the screwdriver and buffer, LMBO!

  • @brandonfontaine285
    @brandonfontaine285 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video! I just had my shock rebuilt on my '19 strom 1000 and just under 2000 miles on it I have a bad oil leak. I did hit a curb when goofing off in a parking lot and bottomed it out. Could have have damaged my shock beyond repair or do you think it's just a seal? I curbed it before a 1200 mile round trip and discovered the leak when I got back.

  • @yannkitson116
    @yannkitson116 Před 4 lety +5

    Trade secrets galore, this is the channel Clymer and Haynes don't want us to know about ;)

  • @franzicosmos5966
    @franzicosmos5966 Před 4 lety

    woooo nice to see you back!

  • @LazyAHoleRanch
    @LazyAHoleRanch Před 4 lety +13

    I also need a tiny funnel and oil can ❤️

  • @buckwheat7424
    @buckwheat7424 Před 4 lety

    ichiban, withall this wealth of pro information and you have cut down on our keen learning. i have to repack a kerker knowing it'd draw a bunch of mean comments from those busy sites of old'n us guys with unclear ways in which they did it 83 yrs ago. so first thing i went for was action channel ichiban moto. i got some shock leaks so bonus for me.

  • @politostravels678
    @politostravels678 Před 4 lety

    Hi David, congratulations for this well done video; it is well done. I am curios if there is a way to stretch out the shock and what are the pros and cons of doing it?

  • @pyotrilyichtchaikovskyii6638

    Dislikes gone, we need you back, man.

  • @PetesCreativeRecycling

    BAD ASS! (welcome back!)

  • @breadlowry
    @breadlowry Před 4 lety

    So bad ass! Great work brother.

  • @PAPATexas
    @PAPATexas Před rokem

    Merry Christmas Ichiban!

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před 3 lety +1

    Love the bike polishing "floss" 😂👍🏻

  • @rustandoil
    @rustandoil Před 4 lety

    Hey, Ichiban!... Where you been man!?... Great to see a new video from you, keep 'em coming 👍🏼😎

  • @firststreet4771
    @firststreet4771 Před 4 lety

    He is back, time to celebrate!

  • @slit4659
    @slit4659 Před 4 lety

    Slot of times when I was in the mountains motor cycle Camping....I caught fish and had no Oil to Put on my pan....The Suspension Grade Shock oil ICHIBAN provided is Perfect for Cooking BEAR,HOGS AND WARTHOGS....Trust in ICHIBAN and He'll Support you......WARTHOG STEW....MAKES MY MOUTH WATER........
    ..

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  Před 4 lety

      i should save the old oil for cooking !