Steven’s Stories

Steven’s Stories

Family Man in love with adventure, finding out how things work, and keeping them working.

Lennox/Metzger week 2023

Lennox/Metzger week 2023

Metzger/Lennox Week 2023

Metzger/Lennox Week 2023

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  • @Jayyblends-
    @Jayyblends-2 күн бұрын

    Where can I find this?

  • @lewiswood88
    @lewiswood885 күн бұрын

    Loving the gl1200 trouble shooting video you are making. Outstanding quality 👍

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26135 күн бұрын

    Thanks Lewis. Really appreciate it.

  • @AndyPat239
    @AndyPat2398 күн бұрын

    the little fella is watching intently ❤

  • @smokinjoeb3926
    @smokinjoeb39268 күн бұрын

    Oil separation always happens in cold weather. You should always shake up your premix if its been sitting for awhile. Especially in cold weather.

  • @frontcentermusician
    @frontcentermusician11 күн бұрын

    What? Final drive removal? Noooooooo

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261310 күн бұрын

    I’ve gotten this comment alot. To the point that I’m going to have to make another video going the removing the bag route. It will be on my list. Thanks musician

  • @AndrewSmith-eq8np
    @AndrewSmith-eq8np14 күн бұрын

    Why didn't you replace the valve oil seals when you had the heads off

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261311 күн бұрын

    A few reasons. First there was nothing wrong with them. Second, the cams looked intimidating. In my quick search I didn’t find anyone else who had done a 1200. Plenty of 1100s but the 1200 has hydrolic tappits. Which are discribed as “virtually maintenance free” and third is that I didn’t know the quality of the seals I had gotten in the kit. I would hate to have replaced perfectly fine gaskets with ones of inferior quality. If something does go wrong with the existing valves I’ll be sure to do some additional research and make a video about it.

  • @philipfreeman72
    @philipfreeman7217 күн бұрын

    Better keep an eye on the rubber bands too .

  • @stephentaylor2008
    @stephentaylor200820 күн бұрын

    Awesome wife! Video was awesome, looks like a hell of a time!

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261320 күн бұрын

    She came in clutch to save the day. Better luck next year I guess but still a good time.

  • @stephentaylor2008
    @stephentaylor200820 күн бұрын

    I might try this out lmao

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261320 күн бұрын

    They are obnoxious. Makes me appreciate how good of a job those mufflers do. Although I wouldn’t mind a bit more sound. Been toying with the idea of mounting up a set of stock Harley takeoffs.

  • @stephentaylor2008
    @stephentaylor200820 күн бұрын

    Love to see it man, just got my first Goldwing 84 Aspencade. Already love the adventures we have had with it.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261320 күн бұрын

    Thanks Stephen. They are great machines and there is no better value for adventure.

  • @TheFlash-cat
    @TheFlash-cat23 күн бұрын

    Consider re torquing the head after a heat cycle, the aftermarket and current honda gaskets seem very compressible ( compared to the original asbestos honda ones).

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261323 күн бұрын

    That’s a good point flash. I’ll probably do this as part of my update on how the repair is holding up. With the torque wrench I have I should be able to see if they start turning before the 40lbs I set them to.

  • @garrittpwl
    @garrittpwl24 күн бұрын

    I found that you can do this without removing the rear drive. Also I found that its easier to jack the tire up after the shocks are unbolted to slide the axle OVER the exhaust instead of under. But once you take the axle out, there is enough room for the wheel/tire to come out to the left a little and off the drive unit

  • @garrittpwl
    @garrittpwl24 күн бұрын

    Taking the drive out, it pulled the coupler off the back of my trans. That was a pain to get back on. Not worth the hassle. Leave the drive on to avoid this lol

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261324 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Garrett that seems to be a popular tactic. I’ll have to try it out.

  • @malone-np3ip
    @malone-np3ip24 күн бұрын

    Your got a good boy there so lovely .❤

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261319 күн бұрын

    He’s a great helper. . . Sometimes. lol.

  • @stevensapyak7971
    @stevensapyak797126 күн бұрын

    7.1.24. ⚠️Just a heads up if you don’t know already… The four-cylinder Goldwing’s have issues with their stators burning up, and that entails actually pulling the engine to pull the rear cover off.☝🏼

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261326 күн бұрын

    I am aware, mine has the "fix" completed ( elimination of the clip and the three wires soldered together) on it and I haven't had any problems yet. Im aware of the po-boy alternator, but I ran across a photo of someone who mounted the alternator directly to the cam shaft with it mounted to the front of the valve cover, no pully needed. it looked pretty cool and I would need to do some more research but I think I would go that route if the stator goes out.

  • @curtisstevenson1865
    @curtisstevenson186526 күн бұрын

    Thanks to you I was able to put my rear wheel on my bike. Hopefully I don’t have to do this job but if I have to, I know you’re a great resource.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261326 күн бұрын

    Thanks Curtis. I appreciate it. Keep winging bratha.

  • @D_Grouchy_Old_Man
    @D_Grouchy_Old_Man26 күн бұрын

    I just found a 1984 Gold Wing Interstate on fb Market place with 45,000 miles, new tires, batt , windshield and it came with a trailer. The very nice young man delivered it from a couple hrs away to my door for $2400.00 The seat has come apart at the seams so I ordered a used seat from Ebay. I bought the bike for something to ride while I'm replacing the clutch on my 2000 BMW K1200 LT.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261326 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it grouchy. Never pulled a trailer with mine but the power should be there.

  • @juanjosereyesvillavicencio1424
    @juanjosereyesvillavicencio1424Ай бұрын

    Disculpa tengo una gl 1100 no prende solo avienta explosiones por el carburador y ya esta a tiempo crees que puedam ser las valvulas

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261326 күн бұрын

    If your getting combution out of the carburetors and the timing is on point it is most likely the valves. Before digging too deep it may be wise to insure the pulse generators mounted next to the crank under the valve cover are tightly screwed in.

  • @nicksell6349
    @nicksell6349Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger261326 күн бұрын

    Love the support nick.

  • @nicksell6349
    @nicksell6349Ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @garrittpwl
    @garrittpwlАй бұрын

    Next, do a stator ;)

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger2613Ай бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for that issue to come up. My bike does have the “fix” done. Just finished the head gasket. Should have that video out soon it’s a doosey.

  • @jamesbalsley6135
    @jamesbalsley6135Ай бұрын

    Please dont spin the bike by the sidestand, sport bikes are only like 200-400 pounds, a 1200 goldwing easily reaches 500 without bags, 700+ with ease after bags and cages. how would you like someone to spin you like a top while your balancing on your erection. ive seen too many sidestands bent outta shape, just do a three point turn in front of the garage and back it in.

  • @jamesbalsley6135
    @jamesbalsley6135Ай бұрын

    2 1984 aspencades one sat for 2 years in the sun. The other is brand new to me. Both are about have this done

  • @BlueF350
    @BlueF350Ай бұрын

    Love the big block trucks

  • @daviddudeskie6940
    @daviddudeskie6940Ай бұрын

    Where is that?

  • @curtisstevenson1865
    @curtisstevenson1865Ай бұрын

    You make incredible content. I have just purchased my first goldwing and have been having a hard time finding videos on stuff like this.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger2613Ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks Curtis. I do enjoy the process of it and sharing my experiences. I hope your bike treats you well. I don’t believe there is any better value for adventure than an older goldwing.

  • @delbertsanders8325
    @delbertsanders83252 ай бұрын

    i have a 84 GL1200

  • @delbertsanders8325
    @delbertsanders83252 ай бұрын

    wow ty yes keep it comming

  • @markpollick8307
    @markpollick83072 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting your videos. It only took me about 1.5 hours for removal. Then, only about the same for installation. Did before IAW Manual, took alot longer. Thanks again.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    No problem mark. Thanks for the nice comment.

  • @cerealtiller
    @cerealtiller2 ай бұрын

    After the lower shock bolts are removed...swing the Shocks out of the way and place a jack under the Bevel drive case....then LIFT it until the axle bolt is above the Exhaust remove the spacer from the Axle so the wheel will pull off the Bevel drive Hub...leaving the Bevel drive in place Removing the side bags makes the whole Job easier 4 Bolts each and one Electrical Plug.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    I may try this next time. Had a really difficult time getting the wheel off with the drive in place. But I’m sure I didn’t have the axel above the exhaust. Maybe that’s the trick.

  • @jamesbalsley6135
    @jamesbalsley6135Ай бұрын

    ​@@stevenmetzger2613 yes ive got 2 1984 aspencades, and an apartment parking space to work in. its much easier to just remove just the left bag and bring the axle above the exhaust rather than trying to let it fall to lower than the exhaust yes itll work but youll slowly bend your exhaust headers and create a manifold leak thats way worse than the 4 screws on the left saddlebag

  • @derekr7814
    @derekr78142 ай бұрын

    Pretty sure you dont need to remove the final drive from the swingarm bro

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    It’s defiantly possible. But the wheel does not role straight back. You need to shimmy it about two inches to the left off the hub and there are all types of clearance issues you can avoid by just removing the drive unit. Just a matter of picking your battles.

  • @jamesbalsley6135
    @jamesbalsley6135Ай бұрын

    your right, hes just trying to avoid removing 4 screws and a single plug, by instead bending the exhaust, undoing 4 unrelated screws, not knowing the final drive is a chore to get back in, not to mention bending the exhaust will later down the road be a 2000 dollar problem that could be avoided with 20 minutes of work.

  • @user-cl1er8mj9j
    @user-cl1er8mj9j2 ай бұрын

    Keep these videos coming!! I just bought a GL1200 and the quality of the video and the narration is fantastic!

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback. Just the motivation I needed to finish out the re-install. Enjoy your 1200 mine has treated me very well.

  • @lukefarris556
    @lukefarris5562 ай бұрын

    I also have an ‘85, planning on doing the belts soon, it was a ratty bike so I’m turning into a chopper, I think I’m gonna leave the pulley’s exposed for the look, does anyone have advice on possibly advancing or retarding the timing for better power? Or should I just run on the marks

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    The timing changes you are talking about are not done by advancing the marks. These marks keep the valves from smashing into the piston at light speed. The timing you are looking for is the timing of the ignition which could be done by messing with the pulse generator but I’m completely uneducated in how to do that.

  • @rufatabbas8449
    @rufatabbas84492 ай бұрын

    What kind of diesel engine you have ? Ty

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26132 ай бұрын

    It’s an Isuzu. 6BD1 (straight six like a Cummins) with a turbo. Boost tops out at around 11PSI. This configuration was stock from the factory and gets about 11mpg.

  • @hankcuccina5260
    @hankcuccina52603 ай бұрын

    I don't own a Goldwing but that was interesting thanks.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26133 ай бұрын

    Love comments like that. Thanks Hank.

  • @cerealtiller
    @cerealtiller3 ай бұрын

    I place the R.H. Belt on the Cam Pulley first then Cable Tie the Cam pulley to the RH upright Frame Tube Cut off when all is assembled.

  • @stevieoakes7443
    @stevieoakes74433 ай бұрын

    Very decent video, thanks very much for making it. The oil part sucks. I did that on a huge river boat once. It took me all night to clean it. I love the GL1200. For me it's just right. And good gas mileage. I have had about 10 of them about six of them Standards. Once I road a Standard I never went back. I still have two. We have to do our own work because IMHO you sorta can't trust all the shops, if you get my drift. For safety's sake if nothing else we need to do our own maintenance and upkeep. It's a worthy crazy high mileage bike. I downloaded your video and out it goes into my shop. Thanks for making it.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26133 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words Stevie. It’s amazing how much fun and adventure you can squeeze out of these bikes for the price.

  • @kareless3336
    @kareless33363 ай бұрын

    Bought my 2nd 1200 to restore. Guy blew sum belts and I replaced the left head but not the right got new belts put her together and she seized the right cams so I'm getting that in now😢😂🎉

  • @robertkahrs1267
    @robertkahrs12673 ай бұрын

    1/4 is to high to start with ifp setting when you tighten seal case it should move if 1/8 and that is perfect

  • @dlle3076
    @dlle30763 ай бұрын

    Machen Sie erst mal eine Ausbildung zum Elektroniker. Bevor Sie so einen Müll posten.

  • @SummitAggregates
    @SummitAggregates3 ай бұрын

    Hey you guys...having 40years plus on sleds...you're doing great --- by the way --- Check out "Spring Fling On Rabbit Ears"...and then bring your sleds and come down...May 3rd and 4th this year --- pretty awesome time...generally about 500 sleds in attendance...

  • @tjorgy7854
    @tjorgy78543 ай бұрын

    Good luck in Odessa!!

  • @collinsmwaura1833
    @collinsmwaura18333 ай бұрын

    12.3V is quite insufficient... Personally, I use 14.05V for 24/7, 365 days. I have never had a battery fail because of sulfation.

  • @hawks1ish
    @hawks1ish3 ай бұрын

    Correct, a fully charged car battery should read 14v then drop to 12v once under load

  • @matthewvincent9504
    @matthewvincent95043 ай бұрын

    the difference between a standard adaptor and a battery tender adaptor is the current limiting, turns out thats very important. a standard adaptor does not have that and i found out the hard way when i had one explode shortly after connecting it then it shoved 230v straight into the battery, main house breaker tripped, set fire to the wires that allmost set fire the the shed in the process

  • @Ryan_1221
    @Ryan_12213 ай бұрын

    230 volts! What were you using? It definitely wasn't a small adapter like this video showed. Also didn't it have the voltage output on it? If not you should have tested it.

  • @uiohgycgfhgjh
    @uiohgycgfhgjh3 ай бұрын

    It would technically be better if it was a little higher at 12.6 or so, but its definitely better than nun

  • @KalebArnold-cb7jp
    @KalebArnold-cb7jp3 ай бұрын

    Burn out was vary unexpected

  • @TheOfficialOriginalChad
    @TheOfficialOriginalChad3 ай бұрын

    Keep in mind amperage matters. It’s the difference between a battery tender and a battery fire.

  • @Zortan12
    @Zortan123 ай бұрын

    Very epileptic intro

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26133 ай бұрын

    The slowmo with LED lighting should come with a warning. ⚠️ 🤙

  • @raymondmarsolais519
    @raymondmarsolais5194 ай бұрын

    Good video, I just did this and can confirm that the pulley will spring around even with the spark plugs removed. I also decided to rebuild the tensioners. Wasnt hard or expensive. One tip I would add to your veiwers is to replace the tensioner springs they are about 5 bucks from honda.

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26134 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the verification ray 🤙. That’s a great tip. Hope you have an awesome season.

  • @astrauss1979
    @astrauss19794 ай бұрын

    Look at your rectifier if you’re running that many volts and if you have the fix. Great video. I’m diving in now

  • @stevenmetzger2613
    @stevenmetzger26134 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kudos. I know my rectifier gets pretty hot maybe I’ll try to get a measured temperature to compare. I just measured right around 4.7v from each of the three stator wires at the harness which from my research is a good thing. If I find anything to improve or test I’ll try to make a video.

  • @april5461
    @april54614 ай бұрын

    Nice. Looked liked fun brother Chris!