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Go-Kart -- Chain and Axles
DIYnet — With the engine, clutch and chain installed, the chain can be adjusted by making minor adjustments to the placement of the engine. If the engine is moved all the way forward, the chain will be too loose and could come off the sprocket. If it is ...More…
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Mini-Bike Kit: Engine Installation
DIYnet — With the tires and frame prepped, the mini-bike assembly continues with the installation of the engine and related accessories. The custom mounting assembly is required for the racing engine that we selected. One plate attaches to the frame of ...More…
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valve clearance
DIYnet — With the new oversized piston and new rod installed in the refurbished block, the new components need to be checked for spec, and the external engine parts and accessories re-installed before the engine can be put back in the mower. Following are ...More…
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Golf-Cart Conversion Kit: Maintenance and Wiring
DIYnet — With the golf-cart stripped down to the chassis, cleaned and dried off, work can now begin on some general maintenance and wiring. Begin the maintenance by greasing the fittings on the front steering linkages using a grease gun ( Check for any ...More…
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Exhaust Removal
DIYnet — Bruce and his assistant begin work on a 1978 Yamaha motorcycle engine to repair a minor oil leak. In this segment of Weekend Mechanic, the rusted exhaust pipes are removed in preparation of replacing them with new ones, and the valve-cover gasket ...More…
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Golf-Cart Conversion Kit: Cart Disassembly
DIYnet — With the seat-bottom removed, the cart's battery compartment can be accessed and the battery cables can be removed. Standard golf carts use a fairly complex power set-up with six 6-volt batteries hooked in series. To disconnect the batteries from ...More…
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Oil and Filter Change
DIYnet — The 1978 Yamaha has new tires, seat-cover and exhaust system, has had essential scheduled maintenance and is now road-ready. In this segment of Weekend Mechanic, filters get replaced on the 1978 motorcycle, the old exhaust system is replaced with ...More…
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Go-Kart -- Braking Components
DIYnet — With the front wheels and steering components installed, the braking system can be installed. This go-kart uses a single-brake system mounted on the left side of the kart. Though some go-karts use band or disc brakes, this kart is stopped by ...More…
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Go-Kart -- Engine and Clutch
DIYnet — There were several available engine-options for this particular kart. We opted for a 5-horsepower engine, capable of powering the kart at speeds up to about 30 mph. In this episode of Weekend Mechanic, host Bruce Bonebrake continues the go-kart ...More…
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Tune-Up and Oil Change
DIYnet — Bruce Bonebrake does some routine maintenance on this 4-wheeler, then adds a winch for added insurance against getting stuck in the outback. To access the engine parts for the routine maintenance and tune-up, we removed the seat and side-panel. ...More…
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Vintage-Motorcycle Maintenance: Changing Fluids
DIYnet — We began by removing the drain plug on the final-gear case ( Next, remove the fill plug from the upper part of the final-gear case ( The motorcycle uses about 350 ml of hypoid gear oil. Pour the oil into a milliliter measuring cup ( Replace the ...More…
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Initial Assessment
DIYnet — Host Bruce Bonebrake does some scheduled maintenance and basic repair work on this 1978 Yamaha. Before work begins, the motorcycle should be mounted on a lift (or jack and jack-stands) for safety. If you ride an older motorcycle, it's important ...More…