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How to Diagnose a Motorcycle with No Power

by Classic Octane

How to Diagnose a Motorcycle with No Power

Running through my thought process while diagnosing a no power situation on the Triumph. The process is similar for any issue. It's all down to e...

Building the Ultimate Motorcycle Workshop

by Classic Octane

Building the Ultimate Motorcycle Workshop

Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any suggestions for storage or future shop improvements. Parts and tools: https://www.amazon.com/sh...

How-To Sync / Balance Carbs on a Honda CB550

by Classic Octane

How-To Sync / Balance Carbs on a Honda CB550

This video walks through the process of syncing the carbs on a CB550. The process is very similar on other classic Hondas. DOHC CB750s you can't ...

Seized Yamaha JT1: Will it Run?

by Classic Octane

Seized Yamaha JT1: Will it Run?

In this video, we tear into my 1971 Yamaha JT1 to see if we can bring it back to life after years of sitting. Flywheel puller: https://amzn.to/2...

Honda 305 Dream: Will it Run??

by Classic Octane

Honda 305 Dream: Will it Run??

I hope you guys enjoyed this episode of will it run Wednesday. Let me know what you think we should do with the little 305 Dream. Ultrasonic cle...

CB550 Cafe Racer / Brat Build : Wiring

by Classic Octane

CB550 Cafe Racer / Brat Build : Wiring

I wired the bike this week. I didn't got into detail about where every wire connects but let me know if you have any questions and I will do my b...

First Start! CB550 Build Update

by Classic Octane

First Start! CB550 Build Update

This video is a little longer than I normally like my videos to be. Let me know if you like longer ones or if I should try and cut them down. I ...

Honda CB500 Will it Run? Part 2

by Classic Octane

Honda CB500 Will it Run? Part 2

In this video, we get the CB500 running like it should. If you haven't check out part one here it is https://youtu.be/nf6rKtrOajE​ Parts and to...

How to Build a CB550 Cafe Racer / Brat : Part 4 Welding in a Frame Hoop

by Classic Octane

How to Build a CB550 Cafe Racer / Brat : Part 4 Welding in a Frame Hoop

In this project update I weld in the rear frame hoop. Let me know if you have any questions. Tools, Gear, and Parts used: https://www.amazon.com...

CB500 Restoration: Discovering Engine Damage

by Classic Octane

CB500 Restoration: Discovering Engine Damage

Hope you guys like this project. In the next episode, we will pull the motor and find a suitable replacement. Parts and tools: https://www.amazo...

How To Rebuild Honda Keihin CB350 CB400 CB500 CB550 Carbs (Step by Step)

by Classic Octane

How To Rebuild Honda Keihin CB350 CB400 CB500 CB550 Carbs (Step by Step)

Let me know if you have any questions or if you are interested in having your carbs vapor blasted or completely rebuilt. ClassicOctane@gmail.com ...

Abandoned Honda CB550: Will it Run?

by Classic Octane

Abandoned Honda CB550: Will it Run?

In this week's video, we get an old CB550 running and ready for the next steps to get this bike back on the road. Ultrasonic cleaner: https://amz...