I wouldn't worry about being "off topic", personally I watch your videos because it's a fun little place where engineering principles are talked about experimented with. Being able to diagnose and repair a small engine fits right at home with that theme.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 I am a proud member of the ROBOT CANTINA fan club. Love the content and LOVE the humor of the channel. 👍👍👍

@rednecksdoitbetter491

Жыл бұрын

I agree

As a biker, I'm loving this extra bike flavour to my Cantina fix!

@4g0tten4

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Happy to see motorcycle content on Robot Cantina!

Too funny you mentioned mustie. I started watching the video he put out this morning upstairs, went downstairs and turned the TV on and started watching yours thinking it was his video lol.

I'm watching this after church, while beginning prep for Easter Dinner. It was a wonderful, restful interlude from the Saturn.

wow, so much nostalgia! My first 4 stroke engine rebuild was on a 1977 XR75 that was burning a lot of oil when I was 9 or 10 years old. There was a piece of the piston skirt missing which I never found, but the replacement piston was ok! After putting it together and fanging it around for a whole day it started making some less than ideal noises from the top end, and a quick inspection under the cam cover revealed no oil, but a lot of metal shavings. Turns out the replacement gasket kit didn't have the oil feed hole punched out in the base gasket, and with no oil the cam had chewed out its bearing surfaces until it had 1 or 2mm of play. I thought it was all over for that engine, but after poking a hole in the gasket and putting it back together it ran great! We figured the extra play in the cam gave it some variable cam timing :) That bike survived many more years of abuse and was eventually sold to a friend who gave it more of the same. The no exhaust sound reminded me of when the exhaust snapped right near the head due to the bracket at the foot peg being broken for years and held together with tie wire. That underwater pop pop pop sound and flames shooting out of the tiny header pipe made it even more enjoyable to ride around annoying the parents :) The crank shaft oil fitting also brought back memories of fishing around a friend's XL250 crankcase with a magnet after we realised we'd lost it somehow. Good times!

I had a 74 XR-75 when I was nine and my first experience wrenching was pulling it apart to do a piston and ring job with no instructions. I got it apart but realized I had no specs to assemble it right and my Dad was so impressed, He bought me the genuine Honda 3 ring manual that I still have 49 years later....sadly the bike was stolen. Not so sadly a few months later I got a '75 Elsinore!

I love it! My first bike was a '77 XR75 with an '80 XL80 engine. My dad bought a number of engines and frames off a friend's peanut farm that were filed in one of the outbuildings. It was a mess of junk, but we picked the parts in the best shape to build into my bike. The XL80 engine was a little less powerful and only had a 4 speed instead of the XR75's 5 speed, but that's what I got. My dad ran a dingle-ball hone through the jug, popped some new rings in, and lapped the valves. I remember hearing it run the first time, also without the exhaust. That bubbly sound brings back so many memories. Cracked me up seeing the impact phillips driver because that's exactly what my dad used. He knew better too, since he was a Honda tech and service manager back in the 70's. Great little departure from the nornal channel content. Thanks for a little trip down memory lane!

I HAD ONE OF THESE WHEN I WAS A KID!! oh man... the memories. I beat the crap out of that poor little motorcycle.

Side-side project: build a trash-sidecar or trash-trailer for the bike. Sure, easier to just make a basket that fits over the handle, but not as much fun. I like all the content on this channel, so nothing yet can change this.

Jimbo, don't be shy about appearing on camera! And yes, more projects!

This was the bees knees when. I was a young man , running to jump with inspiration .

I think i would watch anything you work on. I love the dry sense of humour and dead pan delivery! Thanks for sharing!

The sarcasm in the commentaries get's me everytime! Keep making these masterpieces! 🙂

Good lord, it's been years since I've heard the pop of a one cylinder without exhaust. Thank you for the flood of happy memories of working on small engines and the friends I made.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 I am a proud member of the ROBOT CANTINA fan club. Love the content and LOVE the humor of the channel. 👍👍👍

The XR75 was my dream bike in 1974. But all we could afford was a Rupp Roadster, which was still a fun machine, but the XR was top of the line in those days. Cost at the time new was $600 if I recall correctly. Great bike. LOTS of power.

@thomashowlett8295

Жыл бұрын

It was my dream motorcycle too. I did eventually get a used '72 SL100, which was slightly physically larger. Worked out in the end, I was growing in leaps and bounds.

@DeannaLobes

Жыл бұрын

The LOTS of power was sarcasm right? Lol

@tortron

Жыл бұрын

If you want a brand new one. Jailing still makes them. I had a couple of 150s. Sold as cheap farm bikes here, jailing has been making thr engines for Honda for about 50 years

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

@dkeith45

Жыл бұрын

​@@DeannaLobes I went to the Trans AMA in Buchannan Michigan in 1978 (I was 18) with my little brother to watch the races. While there we saw a 'pit bike' XR75 that had four large kids on it and it was chugging up one of the hills NP. Back home, we had a large hill that was cut through by a RR track and it made a great motorcycle climbing hill. Our Rupps were worthless on it, most of the two stroke bikes had trouble on it, but one of the neighbors had an XR and it was great there. Another kid had an XL100 that was kind of beat up, and no longer road worthy, but it was a great trail bike and a great hill climber too : ) Now, you may be thinking of power in relation to speed. Well, you got me there. The XR had great low end torque but was not as fast as other little bikes of the day, such as the two stroke YZ80. One of the neighbor kids Dad owned a Yamaha shop and bought his kid the YZ. That sucker was FAST and won a lot of races, but the four strokes such as the XR were better trail bikes.

Jimbo - this is great. Doesn’t matter if you are fixing a bike, doing your taxes or preparing dinner, just film it. We’ll like it!

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

Working like a robot all day long Every circuit's buzzing, humming like a song But when the sun sets, the work is done We head to the cantina, where the fun's begun Robots, robots, working all day Cantinas, cantinas, where we go to play Dancing and drinking, forgetting our cares Robots and cantinas, the perfect pair We kick back and relax, the night's just begun Drinks flow freely, and we're having fun The music's loud, the rhythm's strong And all our worries are forgotten before too long In the morning we'll return to our duties Our batteries recharged, our minds refreshed and ready To tackle the challenges that lie ahead But for now, let's enjoy the night instead

Ah Jimbo, you are truly one of my heroes. An American using a Japanese made over 40 year old motorcycle to pick up trash. To be fair, I use my ATC Big Red 250 to do the exact same thing. These old Honda's are a gem.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

I had a few ATC's over the years. Great for doing donuts in the snow and they are handy too. lol

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 I am a proud member of the ROBOT CANTINA fan club. Love the content and LOVE the humor of the channel. 👍👍👍

So, you're doing motorcycles too ? That's just made it all better ! Here's your thumbs up and I'll comeback later to watch.😊👍 13:48 My God, what a luxury ! The Robot Cantina Shop never ceases to amaze me ! 🤣 The little single sounds very good on Camera ! Do more of these easy going, small motorcycle videos. 👌😊👍

My first real motorcycle, a 1973? (first year) XR75. That little bike was bulletproof, having outlasted 3 boys growing up and moving onto bigger bikes.

I enjoyed the off topic video. A little variety never hurts. Don't remember watching any of your videos where I felt like my time was wasted. I am entertained, learned something or even both so I consider it time well spent. Thanks! Phil

It's very obvious you've had a broken clutch cable before. "Walk it forward and drop into gear, brake to stall at the end" is a well respected technique. Great work on the engine swap, and please lube the chain.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Since you asked nicely I'll lube the chain tomorrow. Thanks for watching!

Honestly this video was Jimbo's way to showing the city what the dumptruck was doing, but he wanted to do it in style.

It’s not “off topic” … it’s substituted content. 👏👏👏👏👏

The Saturday afternoon videos are good and fun. They give you and a us a break from the series. LOL Kinda like an advertisement.

As someone who likes watching entertaining people do entertaining things, I really like this video.

Boy, the ole "hand choke" has saved me a lot of repair time lol. Loads of times I've hit em with a shot of carb cleaner, and hand choke once it hits, and they usually are fine for the season lol

I'm stealing your gasoline toilet paper method. BRILLIANT!

Some KZreadrs don’t mater what they do I enjoy watching as long as keeping it old school diy job Keep the good work Thanks

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

Working like a robot all day long Every circuit's buzzing, humming like a song But when the sun sets, the work is done We head to the cantina, where the fun's begun Robots, robots, working all day Cantinas, cantinas, where we go to play Dancing and drinking, forgetting our cares Robots and cantinas, the perfect pair We kick back and relax, the night's just begun Drinks flow freely, and we're having fun The music's loud, the rhythm's strong And all our worries are forgotten before too long In the morning we'll return to our duties Our batteries recharged, our minds refreshed and ready To tackle the challenges that lie ahead But for now, let's enjoy the night instead

That exhaust sounds just like Squidward walking around 😂

This in my opinion is best vehicle related feel-good channel on KZread 😄 Thanks for the great entertainment!

Anything small engine that is out of the ordinary is always fun to watch!

So weirdly satisfactory to watch you collecting garbage in the backyard driving a bike

Jimbo, you can't have an off topic video. We will happily watch anything you film, so there is No such thing as Off Topic.

Love that form factor. Bought a 1980 KD80M5 as a basket case when I was 12, and that's how I got started...

I don't know why youtube just decided to show me this video 10 months later, but I'm glad they did. It reminded me of the kind of project I can actually do, and with two neglected motorcycles sitting in my garage, should do.

Perfect time of the year to create this video. It's finally warming up enough to get the bikes out. To all you other bikers out there, I'll see you on the road. Have a fun and safe riding season!

At the beginning when you were talking about the trash pickup, I first thought someone actually threw away a XR75 because it wasn't running. But then again, I've seen people throw away a lot of perfectly fixable items.

Your priming method is pretty good 😂 Engines from the early days of internal combustion used lamp wicks pretty much the same way. I'm a little surprised you didn't tow the trash cans around the yard.

@ggariepy

Жыл бұрын

He needs a trash trailer for the bike!

@clasdauskas

Жыл бұрын

@@ggariepy or a milk crate on the back (plus a holster for his pickerupperer).

@JerryBanks572

Жыл бұрын

A jousting lance would be just the thing.

Memories! Got one of these as a kid when I outgrew my MR50. Was a rocket ship in comparison. Loved that little Bike. The old bikes look so cool now.

Not gonna lie this makes me more confident for when I immediately have to replace the clutch in my Honda.

@raymondo162

Жыл бұрын

s'easy. really easy

Such a walk down memory lane.. My first "vehicle" was a K1 XR75.

Yep, seeing a variety of work on other combustion/explosion engine vehicles is pretty fun, keep it up!

I think we need a part two. It needs a way to store the trash, like a barrel, rack or cart on the back of it. Something absurd like that.

I guess it makes sense repairing a 45+ old moped for driving about 200 meters picking up trash. As for the JIS screwdriver... If ever the gnomes show up again, it must be time for payback. Wouldn't be surprised if they'd been hiding out on some islands in the Pacific acquiring exotic tools. Great video by the way. My mind is at peace.

Man this really makes me long for the days of riding my xr80 through the trails in between my parents and grandparents house out in the country. They were 30 miles away but on the trails I could make it in 15 minutes.

"Hahaha I give up lets cheat." I was cracking up at this part...

You were doing it all wrong, I usually spend a month on and off messing with stuff and I break more than I fix. Then admit defeat drink some beer then come back to it in 2 year wondering who butchered it and the cycle begins again.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Yes! that is actually the correct way to do a project. enjoy!

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 I am a proud member of the ROBOT CANTINA fan club. Love the content and LOVE the humor of the channel. 👍👍👍

The outros are getting better and better, now full of useful Easter Eggs.

@ocdman202

Жыл бұрын

🐣🐣🐣🐤🐤🐤🐥🐥🐥🐥🧁🧁🧁

Would have thought you'd be picking the trash up and dropping it in the bin without stopping 😉 Keep the vids coming, even off topic they're a joy to watch

You're a national treasure, I'd watch ya fix anything.

According to the mechanic at the mill, “We stopped using ethanol fuel years ago in our small motors, and now we don’t have any problems. You just don’t want to use ethanol fuel in chainsaws or mowers”

You brought back a lot of old memories. I hope to see more of this.

i absolutely love this. its a change from the normal content, but nothings better than an old Honda dirtbike!

It’s fun to see other things besides the Diesel Saturn and Predator Honda. Also, the Hillbilly Bike Stand™ is a nice touch. And congrats on the accidental face reveal.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

LOL... The hillbilly bike stand is something I'll be using more often

"Why walk when you can ride?" --Unofficial motto of the United States of America.

This was fun and entertaining video, but many channels gave bicycle videos. You are the only one that I know that puts tiny diesel engines in strange and light cars and tune the heck out of those engines. You asked for feedback and I don't see nothing wrong with these offtopick videos, but I hope these are not taking too much time and space from the main topic videoes. :)

Happy Easter everyone, the kids are outside finding eggs and I have been graced with new robot cantina

It's Easter morning and I'm sitting here drinking coffee and watching a man pick up trash in his yard on a bike that's as old as me. Jesus didn't die for this *explicitly* but I'm sure He approves

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That popping sound was hilarious lol. Off topic videos are fine for me.

Mustie is great. And your channel is too. Two of my favorite KZreadrs. Thanks for great content.

Dear Jimbo, Like many folk, given the proximity of the small engine stand, that the spare Honda 75 engine is going in the Renault. Growing up in Europe we have often been stuck behind one of those Renaults, and looking back it is probable that many have had the Honda engine conversion... Mike

Mustie1 and Robot cantina, I'm definitely watching the right YTubers!😂

I actually thought this was a mustie1 video ! all these videos of old bikes make me hungry for my own first bike i never got as a kid.

How perfect- motorcycles are included as part of my everyday viewing diet!

Pretty impressive that you can pick up trash, steer, and shift all at the same time!

The rag method of delivering fuel to the carburetor is awesome!

You should build a little one wheel trailer or add a small saddle bag trashcan to it. That and make a place to mount your Graber when driving.

I enjoyed this video, can't be a coincidence that it debuted right after I finished watching mustie work on a honda minibike😂 keep em coming!

Honestly, I didn't feel I'd enjoy the off-topic video as much. But considering the bike ran and everything was made to work in a single video, it was like instant fix gratification. So yeah. Great stuff!!! Only suggestion I'd have is that in doing the off-topic stuff, perhaps keep doing the full job in one video. That way we can have the epic, long-form builds, and the quick off-topic builds.

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Looks good. Needs a turbo. 😁

a mustie video and a new way to prime an engine its a great sunday today

Always enjoy Cantina content. These little weekend distractions are always welcome, and remind me I need to get out in the garage and take care of my own projects more often.

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

Working like a robot all day long Every circuit's buzzing, humming like a song But when the sun sets, the work is done We head to the cantina, where the fun's begun Robots, robots, working all day Cantinas, cantinas, where we go to play Dancing and drinking, forgetting our cares Robots and cantinas, the perfect pair We kick back and relax, the night's just begun Drinks flow freely, and we're having fun The music's loud, the rhythm's strong And all our worries are forgotten before too long In the morning we'll return to our duties Our batteries recharged, our minds refreshed and ready To tackle the challenges that lie ahead But for now, let's enjoy the night instead

Jimbo, need to have a back pack to put that pick up stick in and keep your hands freed up while running the motorcycle! Safety First you know. 🙂 I liked the change of topic. I also like riding motorcycles, but only off road, as I can't trust the other drivers behind the wheel. I am very comfortable with my driving, just not others.

I built one just like it for my son 30 years ago. Great little bikes.

That was a fun video. Possible upgrades for bike: - basket for trash - electric conversion with large 12V battery and car starter motor? 😂

impact driver handles are just nice as regular bit holders, too; they're heavy but that can be a help when you're trying to start a screw that's trying to bounce out of the hole, and they're fat and knurled but not too much. And then you know you can whack them if you need a little extra force.

I had an 84 Honda 125cc motorcycle when I was a kid. My dad bought it to ride around my family's ranch. The 2006 texas panhandle wildfire burnt it to the ground. Good times on that bike. When my wife and I were dating, I tried to teach her to ride. Got tossed to the ground a few times before I wised up and stayed on the ground to teach her. Also, it looks like that Kubota engine will fit in that Honda. Might need to get a bigger hammer for it to slide in.

@raymondo162

Жыл бұрын

that IS a plan................

I remember seeing this in one of your videos before you moved and commenting about it (you replied). I have a 1978 that I might do a restoration video series on one of these days when I complete this EFI conversion on the VF500 Interceptor. The XR75 was a great bike that I learned to use a clutch on. Pretty much every one of the mufflers on these rotted away (I know mine did) and an OE replacement is worth 50% of the bikes value.

I'll watch you work on anything. Your videos are always entertaining. It looks like you might want to get that torque wrench recalibrated so you don't have another loose head bolt. 😆

@robotcantina8957

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, its a mystery why the head bolt/nut was loose. When I assembled that engine years ago I used a torque wrench on the head as I always do.

@markae0

Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 Vibration with time might have loosened the bolt? Otherwise, accidents happen to mere mortals.

I'm another Motorcycle Enthusiast and I definitely enjoy these off (usual) topic videos. Thanks.

My First bike was a mid 80’s XR-500R. I sure miss that thing. I had a lot of good times on it.

It's fun to have a mix of projects. I liked this one.

The included charging coil is a nice bonus

Hey it’s the bike I grew up with! Mine had a special feature. The exhaust manifold gasket was made of cherio box for nearly a decade 😂

@UltraMagaFan

Жыл бұрын

No way that works. The cardboards didn’t get burnt up?

@tissuepaper9962

10 ай бұрын

​@@UltraMagaFan oil-soaked paper is one of the most traditional types of gasket material, as well as leather. As long as your EGT isn't insane, the gasket is protected by the passive cooling provided by the metal mating surfaces.

Great video, as always. I have to say that your way of narrating is spot on. Thank you for making these videos for us!

@mommapanda5736

Жыл бұрын

Working like a robot all day long Every circuit's buzzing, humming like a song But when the sun sets, the work is done We head to the cantina, where the fun's begun Robots, robots, working all day Cantinas, cantinas, where we go to play Dancing and drinking, forgetting our cares Robots and cantinas, the perfect pair We kick back and relax, the night's just begun Drinks flow freely, and we're having fun The music's loud, the rhythm's strong And all our worries are forgotten before too long In the morning we'll return to our duties Our batteries recharged, our minds refreshed and ready To tackle the challenges that lie ahead But for now, let's enjoy the night instead

I clean the jets the same way on my lawn mower carb, using just one wire on the brush to poke through it 👍🏼

Jimbo needs a basket to prevent cornfusion. Now I guess I need to order parts for my $100 bike in my garage lol

Nisly hondaled. Oh, and I'd watch more of these Saturday projects.

This was a lovely little diversion from the usual. It reminded me a lot of tearing down my Yamaha Enduro as a kid. I got it used and it barely had any power, but after a complete teardown and rebuild, it ran wonderfully for a glorious 10 minutes, then promptly went back to being anemic. No idea what was ever wrong with it. Still, I enjoyed putting around on it. The backyard game of motorcycle polo looks fun! It seems you might need a few more modifications to make it a proper garbage getter. Perhaps a milk crate strapped to the rear fender or even a bike trailer? And a shoulder strap for your grabber would help free up your clutch hand. ;)

I love my little Hondas. I have a cm400 motorcycle and a 200e big red 3 wheeler

Always a fan of Hondas. I rode an XL250 back in the 80s that I traded for a 83 Kawasaki KZ650. Decemt trade at the time since the Kawasaki was newer. I think the XL was a 81.Currently have owned a 68 CB350 for over 40 years that I paid $25 for a bike I could ride.

Just needs an old milk crate and some clips to carry the grabber. Next Saturday maybe. 👍

Love this old Honda! Maybe the old engine can go into the Mule? Looks like those fork seals could use some love, and a little lube on the chain wouldn't hurt ;-)

21:59 Glad to see the shadows showing you're wearing a helmet.. Good job..

Its a refreshing change to see you pulling a mustie 1 on your channel!!!

Ah Jimbo... Hearing that sweet Honda 4-stroke is music to my ears, brought back so many memories of my 1971 SL-100 and later my 1974 XL-250. You gave lots of shout-outs to our pal @mistie1 but no @tarylfixesall? I've been watching since the early days of the Insight project in Michigan - thanks for keeping us entertained during the 'demic. I'll watch ANYTHING you produce!

Keep 'em coming, we really like your videos 🙂

I had a 83 xr 200R it was the most reliable bike I have ever owned I could ride that thing all day on the road 😅 and It was super fuel efficient I wish I never got rid of that bike 😢.

Loved the Mustie reference! 😂

You're right about old Hondas making great noises, I have an 85 CR125 it's still one of the best sounding two-strokes I've come across.