Llegó el FINAL de mi MOTOR! La Suzuki se FUNDIÓ 131.000KM de USO. Mariano Palleres, viajes en moto

Summary

The video follows a motorcycle travel vlogger on a journey across Argentina. His faithful 11-year-old Suzuki motorcycle suddenly develops concerning noises. He takes it to a mechanic and finds it needs significant repairs - a cylinder rebore, new piston, piston rings, rod bearing, gearbox repairs and more. It takes weeks to source parts and complete repairs. When finally back together, the motorbike is test ridden but continues making noises, requiring further diagnosis. More repairs are done before the vlogger can continue his journey across Argentina's remaining four provinces.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video shows the traveler starting his journey from Orán to Salta city in Argentina covering around 270 km
• 🚲 The 11-year old and 130,000 km traveled Honda motorcycle named 'La Confiablé' is making noises indicating some engine problems
• 🔧 The traveler takes the motorcycle to a mechanic workshop in Salta to diagnose the engine noise
• 🚧 The mechanic finds cylinder damage causing piston oscillation requiring cylinder boring and new piston
• ❌ The initial repair does not fix the noise fully, requiring full engine teardown to find crankshaft wear
• 🔨 Complete engine overhaul is done - pistons, connecting rod, bearings, gearbox etc replaced
• 🛠 The mechanic finds gearbox wear requiring full gearbox replacement as well
• 🚚 First time in 130,000 km the motorcycle had to be towed without an engine
• 💪 After 3 weeks and many challenges, the repairs are finally complete
• ✅ The traveler hopes to complete the remaining provinces after the motorcycle is up and running again

Q & A

What kind of vehicle is the narrator traveling on?

The narrator is traveling on a 125cc motorcycle called "the Reliable".

What is the purpose of the narrator's trip?

The purpose is to travel across and visit all the provinces of Argentina.

How many kilometers has the Reliable traveled so far?

The narrator mentions the Reliable has traveled over 130,000 km and has been on the road for 11 years.

What mechanical issues does the Reliable have?

It is making noise that seems to be coming from the connecting rod, but later is found to be issues with the cylinder, crankshaft, and transmission.

What repairs and parts replacements are made on the trip?

The cylinder is rebored, a new piston and piston rings installed, crankshaft bearings replaced, connecting rod replaced, and the transmission is replaced.

Where does the narrator stay while the Reliable is being repaired?

In Salta, at the home of his friend Matias.

How does the weather affect the narrator's travels?

Cooler, cloudy weather in the mountains makes for easier traveling than the hot 41°C he experienced leaving Oran.

What provinces still remain for the narrator to visit?

Formosa, Chaco, Corrientes, and Misiones.

How does the narrator transport the Reliable when it doesn't run?

He has it towed without the engine installed.

How long do the repairs take?

The repairs take about 3 weeks from start to finish.