I woke up from 2 months cryo-stasis just to post this. Thanks for having patience guys! If you want more regular updates though, I do post on Instagram @fingerprintsworkshop

@peterday3253

2 жыл бұрын

Very good work. Thanks for the video. The compression might be higher with the valves adjusted. Tight valves can interfere with combustion chamber sealing. Valves tightening on those older ninjas and GPZs is common, especially the intake valves. The exhausts are made from more durable material to deal with the higher temperatures. But the tapered valve surface can deform due to banging hard against the seat from excessive high rpms. Sometimes the seats move deeper into the head too. A ham-fisted rider creates a war zone inside the engine. And, by the way, deposits can form on the mating surfaces of the valves and seats giving false lash readings. Running the engine under a hard load in the higher revs several times can clear deposits out. Then the valve clearance can be checked again. Common talk is to replace the drive chain and sprockets as a set. Worn sprockets fitted to a new chain can create abnormal wear. Then it's back to square one not too far down the road. But hey, whatever floats your boat. Another way to deal with a floppy valve cover gaskets is to glue it into the valve cover (just a bit of spray adhesive or something similar), and put a tad of rtv on the cylinder head surface - a tiny bead that's tapped with your Finger, Ronald. You didn't feel like painting the valve cover while it was off? Interesting. Did you know that the '88 GPZ 1000 (Ninja 1000 Tomcat, which is very similar to your bike) is in the Guinness Book of World Records for highest top speed for a production motorcycle of that year? Something like 168 mph. You own a veritable rocket to go tooling around town on...

@GSXRTino1

2 жыл бұрын

I bought some sheets of gasket paper for things like this. You can get a selection of thicknesses and make your own gaskets.There are how to's on youtube, saves waiting or trying to find obscure gaskets and you know they will fit.

@crapbag9724

2 жыл бұрын

Is it wrong that I PMSL laughing when the hazard light switch went flying (both times) :)

@crapbag9724

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I laughed at the paint too but its your fault cos you make it so funny

@andreramos945

2 жыл бұрын

Have u place the chain link on the right orientation??

Dear Ronald, i would like to thank you for the headlight lens tip. I tried it on my bike but with mixed results. I covered the light in clingfilm and heated it up as you showed us but it didn`t look like yours when I had finished. Undeterred I fitted the fairing and took it for a ride. I found that when I went slowly, around the town , things were ok, but when I went over about 25 mph the clingfilm bowed in due to the pressure of the air and rested on the headlight. This caused the very hot bulb to set fire to the clingfilm. I did not notice this until the front of my bike was well and truly alight. I stopped as quickly as I could and got off the bike to look for help to put it out, as I was in the countryside by this time there was no one around to help. The bike was burned beyond recovery and the insurance called it a total loss. The insurance company said that as I had nodified the bike with the clingfilm repair, that it was not covered, so I am contacting you as you were the one responsible for putting out the information, to let you know that my lawyers will be in touch soon. Good luck, Paul.

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@16driver16

2 жыл бұрын

Cling wrap light on fire!!! Lol your headlight is THAT HOT you've got entire other problems!!! That stuff is microwave safe

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

@@16driver16 I believe you have missed the joke. ;)

@16driver16

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincedibona4687 mine was too... but I guess not a good one

@eriklarson9137

2 жыл бұрын

Did you also have connectors get stale? Cause that happens to me all the time!

Ugh I hate it when my wiring goes stale! Also that cling wrap trick is really helpful! I need to try this with the windshield on my car.

Oh man, that headlight restoration and smiling emoji is pure ToT

@okidokey27

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking and it made me laugh my ass off at that part of the video🙂

@TragicAyk

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say, and the whole wires going stale bit too. Looks like Ronald has been enjoying Tony’s videos lately

One of the big upsides of paying for quality parts like those brake lines is the customer service and how they handled it when they made a mistake. They definitely wouldn't have happened with an ebay special kit lol.

@stuartd9741

2 жыл бұрын

This is so true.. Customer service...nah it's eBay "service"

@terrybeavan4264

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, they aren't cheap but we're talking brakes here so safety is a major issue and I HIGHLY recommend that brand! I put a set of Spiegler brake lines on my '85 Honda Nighthawk 700S when rebuilding the front brakes. In my case they fit perfectly (I did have to rotate the banjo fittings same as in the video to get them to line up correctly) and they looked great (I ordered them in black with gunmetal gray fittings if I remember correctly, so they looked like they belonged on the bike). And yes, they hugely improved braking feel! The only problem if you can call it that was between a new factory master cylinder and the calipers I rebuilt and those great brake lines, the front brakes worked so well that I got braking action that was often enough to slow me down in lighter riding conditions before the brake lever was pulled far enough in to click the brake light switch! :) I fiddled with the switch but ultimately had to remember to always use some rear brake to light up that brake light! I've since parted with the old Nighthawk which I'd done a near-full restoration on and boy do I wish I'd kept it!!!

Just here to say I like your style, the self deprecating, humble and humorous attitude (along with the quality camera, animation and editing work) make these a pleasure to watch. Granted, I "came in" with the start of the GPZ as I'm a bike guy, so maybe it hasn't always been this way... but me likey. For that clip style master link, there are 2 "common" additions to help it stay in place. Chemical with a dab of RTV to encourage it to stay in place and mechanical by using some safety wire. I've seen this done 2 ways, wrapped around the same pins the clip uses when the groves on those pins allow, and over the clip and the side plate, usually one wrap but sometimes two, and then twist it and point the tail away from the direction of travel (same as the open end of the clip). I actually think the safety wire trick was required to pass tech inspection at the racetrack for clip-style master links... but I haven't been part of that world since the 1990's so don't quote me on it.

@StanleyKubick1

2 жыл бұрын

you should really check out his fiero build series between GPZ drops. Super enjoyable total transformation

@_ViIe_

2 жыл бұрын

Can concur with the other comment, definitely watch the Fiero build, it like the GPZ series is quality.

@PyrosBrawler196

2 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for these guys, the Fiero revival is soooo exciting and fun to watch! I promise! Just give it a try :D

@PaulBlaise

2 жыл бұрын

I was totally going to comment the same as 3DRatio. And I am neither a bike nor a car guy; Ronald simply makes enjoyable videos.

@daniellaskey7051

Жыл бұрын

Pppppppppppppppppppppp,,,,,p,,ppppplll

The clip style master links have been used forever on big torquey bikes, and I've never had one fail on me in over 44 years of riding. I HAVE had a rivet style master link fail on me! The one time I let a shop install a chain for me, they put on a rivet clip, and effed up the peening over of the pin ends, the link fell out and the chain flew off down the road. Thankfully it was in town and not on the highway!

@iamthefatstig

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I've never had an issue with a split link. A shop once went a little hard on the riveting and thought they would get away with leaving a tight link in. Nope.

@ICreepsItReal

2 жыл бұрын

Was going to say the same. I have a 200hp sportbike that has thousands and thousands of miles on a clip style master link. I actually have never used a rivet style on any of my bikes in all the years I have been riding.

@fightzoid

2 жыл бұрын

I used to drag race my 77 kz1000 and used a clip style.

@timkenney5510

2 жыл бұрын

@@fightzoid same for me. Drag raced for over ten years in NHRA division 7 doing 9900 rpm launches with clip style the whole time with no issues but, he could take a small piece of safety wire and wire over the master link end plate and clip and it'll never come off. At least that's what I did and never had a problem.

That cling wrap and glass is something 5 minute crafts would tell you.😂😂😂

FYI, on the shift linkage you can clamp it in a vise and run a hack saw down through the groove, widening it, and making it clamp tighter on the shift shaft.

@RonaldFinger

2 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know!

@Unfunny_Username_389

2 жыл бұрын

Whoah - timely. My zx9r could benefit from that tip. ; - )

@sethhoffman8149

2 жыл бұрын

The previous owner of my bike (ZX600-C) thought it had major internal gearbox damage, when the only issue was the loose shifter arm!

10:35 That's some Ichiban Moto levels of shenanigans 😂 Keep it up. 🤙

Happy the Finger-verse is alive and well.

This is by far the best series on KZread

The clip on master link will be perfectly fine as long as you replace the chain before it's worn out. The only people who have issues with them are riders that ignore routine maintenance. Unless you let that chain stretch out, you can ride that bike as hard as you want with absolutely zero issues. Anyone telling you differently doesn't know what they are talking about. You can even safely ride those on track.

Autozone carries an assortment pack of the style of clips for the seat release linkage. Just in case you didn't know. It's a Dorman Help! part package.

I would love to see an expanded version of the recreation of the mount (or just another project of the same process.)

I don't even understand half of what you're doing to this bike and I still think this is one of my too 5 channels to watch on KZread. What's more is that you aren't even in the bottom of the five. Great job and I love this!

As a 20+ year motorcycle mechanic, small dabs of weatherstrip adhesive holds valve cover gasket’s perfectly. Just a tip for next time. 👍

@OmnieStar

5 ай бұрын

Can you just use petroleum jelly? Or does it like expand with the heat or something that I'm not thinking of?

@racingfortheson

5 ай бұрын

@@OmnieStar you can but idk if it’s sticky enough.

I could watch these videos for hours even tho im not really into bikes. Just the way you make them and how you explain everything is perfect.

That headlight joke was top tier, Ronnie

My favorite automotive/mechanical themed channel!

No one makes it more detailed than Ronald. No one makes it a story and instructional like Ronald. Thanks for making these video series because they are so great to watch. I know you're not trying to fully restore this one like the Fiero but seriously you are really giving this bike some real life again. And I love to see it. 👍 Do your thing man.

Nice video and entertaining as usual. I like the new color of your garage floor 😉

Watching Ronald restore turn signal controls is what I love about this channel.

I would like to completely thank you for all the humor that comes from your frustration and angst. The bouts of angry swearing make me laugh so hard, especially the paint bucket.

Love these videos. It gives me great hope for the future that young people are still into working on cars and bikes. I hate to be pedantic but you are misusing the term “tolerance”. You should be saying “clearance”. You are adjusting valve clearance. The tolerance of said clearance is the allowable dimensional range. I suspect you actually know this... Keep up the great work young man. Always look forward to a new video.

@RonaldFinger

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh you're totally right! I knew something felt off when I was saying it :) And thank you!

I love your editing Ronald. You have the right amount of humor mixed in with the technical bits. BRAVO.

The oil "pick-up" at 5:14 slayed me. Hahaha.

After doing my own valve adjustment I realized you should just remove the throttle cables. Removing the cables and putting them back was WAY easier than struggling with the valve cover.

just wanna say, i have a 96 zx6ri got at 17 (22 now) for $600 and was not in good shape at all, got it running and riding for a bit but ultimately work getting in the way and not taking care of things has led to it sitting for a couple years and haven't had the motivation to get back to working on it but this and the feiro series has motivated me to do my own restoration, so keep up the great work man

I am in awe of this guy. I have to change my brake discs and pads, and am nervous that I will screw something up! 😂

@bryduhbikeguy

2 жыл бұрын

It's easier to push the caliper back in for the new pads if you take the top off the brake resevoir first.It allows the extra fluid back in easier.Put paper-towels under it 1st,if you've been topping it up.

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryduhbikeguy Thanks!

This series has been a blast to watch. I have a 82 GPz 550 in my garage. I bought it in ’82 as my “I’m getting out of the Air Force present.” I rode it in North Dakota and in San Jose. Then kids came along, then came a move to Austin (back when motorcyclists were considered big armadillos!) so I stopped riding. Now I’ve been given more inspiration by your video (and others) on what individual steps I can do to get the bike running again. I am impressed by how much you use your ultrasonic cleaner. Thanks for your efforts & really looking forward to Part 9. Don’t become George R.R. Martin and keep us waiting for a decade for #9!

Hi Ronald, I also replaced a chain with the rivet style and not a month later it let go and bent a rod going into the case leaking oil all over the road. After fixing the part that was damaged I switched to the style of chain with the clip and haven't had any problems in the 6 years since. Just my two cents and my experience. Thanks for another great video

@dunderklumpen3040

2 жыл бұрын

yeah i call Bull om the it would pop off on highpower bikes, i mean it's not the locking clip that holds it together. there is an equaly thick piece of metal beneath it, there isn't that kind of forces in that direktion!

@dunderklumpen3040

2 жыл бұрын

More like user error in the cases it exploded! People with their thumb in the middle of their Palm shouldn't work on their bikes!

@bunkie2100

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the issues with the clip are from improper installation. I’m guessing that front/back orientation of the open end of the clip is important, but I could be wrong about this.

@stuartd9741

2 жыл бұрын

@@bunkie2100 Most likely installer error. Bit like people who don't do oil changes on their cars wonder why the engines then grenade themselves.😳 Putting that clip on backwards could cause it to pop off. Never had an issue with this type of link connector..

@brianjacobsen5762

2 жыл бұрын

Never had problem with either. Used both. Once the installer Me didn't put the clip on right. I ran down to our hardware store in town 3 miles. Got what I needed went to get on the bike. Lucky the master link was on bottom saw no clip on the master as I'm getting on the bike. How I'm going to get home there's no clips for chains in there. Lucky the hardware store had a doorman I used tiny C clips. Got my but home

Ronnie, I am so fascinated with your patience and meticulous approach to the work. Somethimes it seems it would be easier to build the whole new bike. Can not wait to see you driving it. Best regards!

I used the cling wrap trick on my Jeep soft top rear and side windows Worked perfectly Thanks

you get a comment and a 👍 just for mentioning This Old Tony. EVERYONE should be watching his channel.

A treat as always! Now don't forget to order that OEM gasket, otherwise the portal trick won't work when you do it in the future!

8:35 here's where you see how much time he spends on the bike The beginning of the switch assembly, his wrist clock was marking 5 o'clock, and at the end of the work, it was marking 5:12p.m 12 minutes just to assemble back the thing

@bryduhbikeguy

2 жыл бұрын

With his luck,and skills(Sorry Ron but it's funnier this way),are you sure it wasn't 24 Hours,and 12mins?

I literally binged all your videos yesterday while working on my own bike in prep for this new video.

Another great video Ron... I just added you to my Patreons. Great content. You really put a lot of time and thought into your episodes. Humor too. I've done the paint gag, which when you do it, is anything but laughable. Keep up the great videos. Love it!

Good as always Ronald. Glad the only "major mishap" this episode was a tilted can of paint... I can still feel the Fiero headliner, uhm, "ventilation port addition"...

Only a 30 minute, well edited, excellently narrated and overall amazing episode? How could you do this to us... Joking aside I loved this part. I have never ridden a motorbike myself, except for a 3 minute ride on the back of a girlfriends bike 10+ years ago and once in the sidecar of an old Ural, but I'd love to have one one day. A less crappy and less powerful starter bike might be in the cards once I get a license and have a salary again but for now I'll live through you success and learn how to work on an engine!

I’ve found that I use my 3d printer more for auto repairs than any thing else. So easy to replicate hard to find plastic parts in ABS or TPU.

I love how under the radar this bike will be out on the road. Nobody will know how close it was to being scrap metal, or how many people it entertained. Such a great series.

Although I've been riding bikes for 38 years, I sadly lack the engineering skill to be able to do my own repairs 🤬🤬. Seeing you and another engineering genius, Allen Millyard, return these beautiful creations back to their former glory is always a real treat. And I'd also like to thank you for making your vids so entertaining and humorous.. If you've not heard of Allan before, may I suggest giving him gander!? He's made some incredible creations, including a V10 powered motorbike! He lives in England, as do I, and he's got a very enthusiastic and rather quirky delivery, but he's a lovely fella and really knows his stuff Cheers 😉👍🏻

Loved it, especially the headlight repair trick 😂. I’ve used clips on chains for years never had a problem. But I don’t pull wheelies either! Thanks for posting

Oh boy, I can't wait to see this cycle running hahaha What a great project, and I love your video edit style.

Cleared my history and lost this channel since 6 month ( had not subscribed).. searched it a lot but could not find it but was missing it a lot.. and yesterday it reappeared on my KZread feed ( thanks to youtube algorithm) won't loose it again so subscribed it ✅

Thank you for rescuing the beautiful bike .

Thanks for the cling wrap tip. Looks awesome.

Hello Ronald, Since I've been into multiple automotive projects back in college I can totally relate to soo many things happening to you in this series from missing parts, to parts not fitting to spilling paints. All these best 😂🙌 Love from India.

I have a friend that owned a motorcycle shop and every few months a sport bike come in with a clip-on chain that broke and cracked the case. I've seen a few of them where it wrapped around the front sprocket and made a big hole in the case above the sprocket. One bike I own had the clip fall off on the ride home after purchasing it, luckily the link stayed in place. Personally, I'd never use them on anything with more power than a pit bike.

Ronnie, please do this bike justice and give it a proper finger paint job! All this work and editing there's no reason to cut that corner! Plus it'll be a good learning experience for you and your viewers. Love the series!

Some more great progress, can't wait to see this up and running full time. Some interesting spare parts stored inside the engine.

After seeing all the things you've had to fix,and why they were needing it,I'm guessing the previous owner wasn't the type to walk and chew gum at the same time?Great video Ron!

I see a Ronald finger video and I click on it, doesn't matter what I'm doing I stop and watch the amazing video

I always keep a few cans of paint with loose lids around, you never know when you need some comic relief.

man you dont understand how every time i check my KZread notifications i see "Ronald Finger has uploaded part x" i just smile like a little girl. i love this series

If you think that valve adjustment was tedious, count your blessings that they aren’t shim over bucket designs like my 1980 KZ1000. Talk about aneurysm-inducing 😤

@msr358

2 жыл бұрын

Try shim-under-bucket like the 80’s GPz series… gotta measure all the clearances, check the table for the correct size and take the bloody camshafts out to change them!

It’s been said any real adventure starts when everything seems to be going wrong; and any real adventurer is the person who still makes it work and makes it back to tell the tale. Dude, you’ve been on an adventure for years now.

These episodes always end so quick lol just goes to show how enjoyable they are

For awkward gaskets that want to fall out of their retaining pins or grooves, I've had good results tacking them in with Gasgacinch.

Im learning so much about bikes now thank you for this series !

I live in Ottawa Canada and was going to watch this Saturday after work. We had a huge storm and I lost power until just about an hour ago. I can finally watch 🙏

A good tip for you Rob, our shop always used 3M Black Weather Strip Adhesive in the valve cover gasket groove before putting the rubber gasket in. It dries in like 30 seconds so you don’t have to wait for the regular RTV to cure. We also used it behind water pump gaskets. Helped the gasket stay in place

man, it's such a pleasure to watch your stuff. You make me laugh in every video. I sub to a ridiculous amount of channels and I always stop what I'm doing and watch your stuff as soon as I'm notified you posted. Keep up the amazing work man. I truly appreciate the good vibes I get from your work.

Classic Murphys Law with that paint can lmaoo

@stom5292

2 жыл бұрын

Worse than Murphy’s Law That was Murphy’s mother in law!

I just wanna say, this is the best series on youtube, i cant imagine the ammount of word u putted here, just wanted to say thanks

My first bike was a GPZ250, I had so much fun on that bike.

I love this series, more bike content Ronald!!!!

Ahhh the old open can of paint trick. Done that myself. Love your videos.

I woke up this morning with a phone notification that 'Ronald Finger ' had a new video. I knew today was going to be a good day.....

I can't tell you how much I am enjoying this series, Ronald. One thing: we always used to put the chain link clip on with the open end facing backwards, something about inertia trying to open it otherwise...

@davideyerdavis3192

2 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this, glad you caught it too!

Another awesome episode, Ronald. Can't wait to see the bike up and running!

16:11 - Smart move covering the branding for the more nosey ones like me :D Keep up the good work man, loving the motorbike/car/3d printing content!

@Yeashthrheu

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking Porsche.

@zephyrflowers816

2 жыл бұрын

hyundai tiburon methinks

@johncsmuts

2 жыл бұрын

That be a Hyundai Tiburon post 2004 judging soley by the rear lights. If I could subscibe again I would just because Tiburon...

@BayerischeMeisterWerke

2 жыл бұрын

@@zephyrflowers816 Hm, I just found out that a Tiburon is a Hyundai Coupé. At least thats what Hyundai called them in Germany. I don't understand why they would change the name though🤷‍♂️

@jator5502

2 жыл бұрын

@@BayerischeMeisterWerke pretty sure it went by several different names ind different countries

love the director's cut attitude, leaving the content that otherwise would be cut. As well as those crazy time jumps with "shouldn't have done that" look like a parent witnessing their kid learn a valuable lesson.

I can recall you repeated stating that you weren't going to make this bike "too nice" or "too tidy" but i think it's starting to look pretty good. These GPz's are great looking bikes from their era and not very common so I'm loving it. As for the clip-link chain... lots of information says they shouldn't be on bikes bigger than say 250's and i did have one fail on a street triple 675, however i think that was down to poor quality of the whole chain. Alan Millyard's V10 Viper bike has a clip-link on it and look at the torque and top speed of that beast! So i think on a high end main brand chain it 'SHOULDN'T' be an issue. Sorry for the long comment, looking forward to seeing the GPz completed

Enjoying this series so much! Always makes my day when a new episode is out! Keep em coming!

@ptarka

2 жыл бұрын

Same :)

Excellent work 💚 love your talent 🙏🏻

14:00 “Wait a minute. Why didn’t I just use these?” 😂😂 I like your narration because it’s so relatable.

@TommyNitro

2 жыл бұрын

Actually more like 13:50

i love spiegler lines ive had them on my ktm and now on my yamaha and it solved my spongey brake feeling

I've been checking this channel for the past few days just waiting for this. Happy to finally see it up!

Thank you for another episode, Ronald. Great fun to watch and I learn alot every time...😉👍

That hoseclamp is the biggest mystery i have ever seen

The jokes 💯 The production value 💯 Even the comments are better on this channel

Love you Ronnie, you've inspired me so much!

After a long stretch working retail, these episodes are like therapy. Thanks for the content ! Side note, if you were to start your own production company: shouldn't it be called Fingertight Productions?

FYI, the seat release linkage you zip tied up, you can get those look plastic end clips at auto parts stores. They are commonly used to hold car door linkage rods onto door handles.

I love that you include all of the WTF moments. You have a great sense of humor that makes your videos entertaining.

I had the reverse situation with an aftermarket gasket recently that was like 95% the size it needed to be. Ended up having to shell out for a full OEM set for that one gasket

"There's a few different breeds of the domesticated penis" SAY WHAT!!??? @1:49

Hey brotha! Really enjoying these videos! Wanted to give you a heads up on the clip-on style master link… On my 78’ Honda 750, I had the chain master link fail twice. Once because the previous owner installed the clip backwards (ended up wadding the chain in the engine case), and another time when I was doing a high RPM downshift, luckily didn’t damage anything the second time. After my experiences I did some research and came up with what I think is a decent long term solution. A healthy glob of RTV over the clip itself and for added insurance, I small piece of stainless steel bailing wire that goes between the rollers on the master link and around the outer most plate and mater link clip. It’s admittedly not the most beautiful solution, but I put many many miles on my bike after adding these and never had another issue with my master link again. Cheers!

I really can't wait to see it running around the Fe!

The animations on this are great. What cling wrap do you use? I tried to repair the light on my Buick but the lens keep coming out crooked. Or does it only work for bikes?

another great episode can't wait for 3d transformer animation 2 speaking of which, does it have a working title yet Ronnie?

@RonaldFinger

2 жыл бұрын

Transformer: Legacy

@zachariah74

2 жыл бұрын

@@RonaldFinger sheeeeeesh

I'm sure Mr Finger must know what contact cleaner is right? Right. Wow. That headlight Hack is DOPE!! Or Gravy or Groovy or something.

That washer fix is exactly how I would go. You have helpful tips to keep it up!

Love this series and your delivery style but I'd be much less concerned about the split link than I would be by not replacing the sprockets with the chain. You'll chew through that new chain in next to no time

101 anything : don't buy the cheapest

I bought this bike when it first came out in 1981 . Man I had lots of fun on it

@eugenesolonka5468

2 жыл бұрын

It was the GPZ 1100 in 1981

Nice work adding the animation RF ✅👍🇦🇺