Classic Motorcycle Workshop - Vlog 1
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2022
- This is our pre-pilot episode for a series we're looking to produce. Our initial idea was to shoot a video log with Dave (the proprietor of Mitchell's Classics) so we just went and did it to see how it might work.
We're really keen to hear your feedback on what you'd like to see in a workshop Vlog from Dave, let us know what you think in the comments below.
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// ABOUT THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CHANNEL
The Classic Motorcycle Channel is for people who love classic, vintage and antique motorcycles. We are passionate about classic motorcycles and produce high quality motorcycle profile videos, restoration videos, restorer profile videos and also anything that takes our interest.
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- John Oakes. John is a classic motorcycle enthusiast, rider and restorer and works closely with us on all our video content.
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- Dave Mitchell. Dave owns and runs a classic motorcycle workshop called Mitchell's Classics. His workshop is based near Maresfield, England.
Website: www.mitchellsclassics.co.uk
// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Dave Mitchell for taking the time to film with us on the day.
Website: www.mitchellsclassics.co.uk
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If you enjoyed this video, here's Mitchell's Classics video log 2 czcams.com/video/cSOJ_UJj7Vk/video.html
My Bud had a BSA Spitfire , I believe it was a scrambler model, 1962 . In the US …great fun ! Thanks for sharing 🙃🇺🇸
Got yourself some nice big jobs.
I am sure I am alone in this, I've really missed the Mitchell's Classics Workshop episodes. Hopefully we get to see more.
Great content thx for sharing
Dave's previous videos have been excellent, I'll be looking forward to more.
Love your videos and aged 68 remember well, many of the bikes your work on.
Ref. Commando gearboxes. Bought a new 850 Commando Interstate back in 1973 and not long after had the kickstarter wack me in the back of the leg. The left hand case bearing and gearbox shaft had welded itself together caused, according to the dealer, by swarf from the gearbox machining not being cleaned out properly. This was the second bike the dealer sold to have this fault and without further adieu he instructed one of his mechanics to drop everything and strip their race bike gearbox apart to make sure it didn't have the same problem.
Whilst nostalgia fogs the mind somewhat today, back then what with the very poor quality of the chrome and then that gearbox failure the hard decision had to be made to sell it as all confidence was lost in it. Needless to say I went the way of many others in buying Japanese.
Brilliant to watch 👍
Good to see Dave again!
Any sharp angles will concentrate the stresses in that corner. On a crankshaft or con rod subjected to high frequency on off stresses this is a classic point for fatigue cracks to start.
Missed these workshop vlogs , lovely bsa on the lift very 60's colour 😆
Thank God for British twins!
Thanks this is a great vid
Thanks very much frrom Canada! Great to see Dave again. Would pay to fetch his coffee(tea?) and watch him work. Wealth of knowledge
Ideal to work on if you were racing I guess.
Be great to see more of dave the workshop episodes are fantastic could listen to it all day👍
I've watched all of Dave Mitchells videos and he presents really well , and very knowledgeable , he has lots of tips and tricks that are not " in the book " .
The content can only be whatever it is he's working on at the time I suppose , but no matter , it will always be very useful to build up an archive of work done on these old classic bikes .
Maybe have a live Q and A on certain makes and models , don't know how that would work but it's a thought for the future , wish the second channel all the best for the future , I will be watching for sure .
Super! Very interesting; I can smell the grease and oil from those bikes! Regards from Canada
Way nice to see you again...
Great video - loads of interesting bits and pieces there - nice one . . .
Good stuff, mate. Explained in a way even us dummies can understand.
Rocket science to me, but tge way you tell it gives me hope that one day I will understand and have a go at doing a customisation project. Thank you.
I didn't know you had a second channel. I always enjoy Dave's videos👍.
Great, more out of the workshop 🤩
Glad to see you back. Cheers mate. Happy 2022
As a G12 owner that's a common mistake with a crank regrind as is mentioned in F Neil ( AMC service manager) book states you have to restore the radius. And when you put the centre web in and tighten up the fasteners you have to give the web a little tap with a soft mallet making sure the crank rotates freely, you forgot to mention the cam type valve adjustment.... they're great bikes Iam sure you will do it justice
That's pretty much my dream garage! I really enjoy your workshop videos and have learnt lots as a new convert to classic bikes.👍
Right mate! If they don't put a radius on the grinding wheel, they're going to produce a stress point. In this case it resulted in catastrophic failure.
bellissime spiegazioni,finalmente rivediamo dave al lavoro!
Lots more useful information. I was never a fan of the Commando, but perhaps I should think again as it looks like a much nicer bike 50 years on!
Nicely done video, especially how good the sound is.
bellissimo video e grande dave!
Very interesting thanks. I have rubber mounted an A65 engine and it isn't easy.
Enjoyed your quality format, very well made .
Many Thanks Dave and guys. I really enjoy your videos. Best wishes
May I say what a Lovely part of the country you are located in. My late Father’s ancestors came from HOOE and WARTLING. My late Aunt lived in Herstmonceux for most of her life also. You are a great narrator and teacher of motorcycle mechanics. I have a Royal Enfield Classic 500 purchased from new, in 2016 and Love the ride, sound and feel of a former British machine. Many thanks for your channel.
He said "the crank was broken but it was running to a degree." I had a customer call about his 1972 Triumph Bonneville. He said it was making a horrible banging noise from the head. He rode the bike 30 miles to the shop. His comment was that if he just kept a steady throttle the banging went quiet. When I got the engine on my bench and split the cases I found a broken crank. The banging noise from the top end was the piston hitting the head. Oh. . .and Triumph engines do not have a center bearing.
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Hey Dave wasn't there a RE interceptor that had separate cylinders
😈 Promo`SM!!
You wonder how many times this grinding and reboring is done unnecessarily. A bit of piston slap at very low revs under load is perfectly acceptable imo. I wouldn't accept it from a new bike but an oldie is fine. Modern oils have a good range of weights so you can always use a slightly thicker and top quality oil too. Sad to see this ruined engine.