This is my favorite channel on RUclips. It’s just simple good content with not a lot of extra stuff or people. Seems like a lot people try to do too much now with huge plans giveaways 2 year projects or being too sensational. Well done Craig and Dan.
I am too. Really loving Craig tbh. I loved him and Sean - their chemistry was immaculate! But him by himself.. well with Dan... is amazing. Plus I've learned quite a lot from him.
This is why my dad said you should never ride your motorcycle in a farm field in winter through a snow bank. 😅 every single answer to every question you asked in this video goes back to the snow bank.
The screws are getting smaller and snow is getting deeper is one of the great metaphors for middle class in the world today!! Love the show, keep up the great work!!
Oh the nostalgia. I had a 78 KZ400 in college with a black Vetter fairing. It was a gift from my Grandpa when I graduated high school. It needed fixing and he fixed it. During high school my grandpa and I would go riding. He drove his 350 Honda and I drove the KZ.
Oh man, this one had me cracking up. When Dan reaches in and says “ you sure you’re doing it right” haha!! Then Craig uses the zillion scale, you know that sucker was hot! Keep the great content coming. Nothing like a fun motorcycle video to get the day off right. Thank you guys.
I recently acquired my grandfathers 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000 and after a good carb cleaning i got it running alright then winter started so i put it in storage. Every time i watch one of these videos i get more excited to try getting it riding again. Thanks
Dude went from like 30k subs to 227k what a beast he deserves over a million and he will get there. His camera man does a great job and editing kudos to you brotha
I just bought my nieces daughter 3 baby geese and told them they are baby ducks it won’t be long until those “ducks” are attacking people. They were delivered yesterday. LOL
My first thought was "Don't' do it Craig!" but.... like every episode, I am glued to the screen, egging you on, and just really glad that it's not me out there. You are the man!
Craig this is why I enjoy your content you take a bike that most people would pass on and put it back on the road, I enjoy seeing the 70's 80's and 90's era bikes running around and those KZ's got a nice look to them like the CB's what are the future plans for the bike I would like to see more with it maybe some old school foam grips fix the windshield.
Great video as ever!!! I think Dan should have had a go.... I love the fact he started out as pretty much a bike sceptic yet over the last few months you've inadvertently moulded and sculpted him into a bike lover!!! He should have had a go on "the wing" but more so - you should buy a little 50-100cc for Dan to fiddle with and see if he can get going under your Craig's instruction..... I *KNOW* I'm not the only person who wants to see that!!! Hate to say it BUT Craig did a far better job with employing Dan than Sean did with "what's his face - can't even remember his name 🤯🤯" possibly an unpopular opinion, but it is what it is!
In the UK and Europe, this bike was the Z400. It was marketed as a "Ride-To-Work" commuter bike. It's direct competitors, at the time, were the Honda CB400N, Suzuki GS400 and the much faster Jawa 350-634 2 stroke (which was a lot cheaper).
I appreciate your "anybody can do this" kind of attitude. Watching you led me to buy a locked up late 70s bike for $200. Unstuck a stuck valve and got it rotating on day 1!
I had a Honda 450 about the same vintage. That old bike was very similar, I also had a KZ 550 LTD. I really liked both bikes. The Honda needed a little TLC to get it running great. This resurrection reminded me so much of those good old days with those dependable old rides. I love this bringing that old girl back to life.
I absolutely love watching you Craig the old school bikes are always the best I turn 49 in April and you always bring me back to my youth it really makes up for having to sell mine keep up the great tips I know you're going to get big on here
Found you shortly before you started your own channel. Have watched every video since. You seem like the the type of guys I could really on well with. Keep up the great work. Love every video! Favorite channel on RUclips!
This is one of the few channels i have youtube notify me of videos. I love your content Craig! Keep it up, it's helped me fix my own bike and even lawn mower haha!
My 1st bike in '87 was a Honda CM450t I got for $200.. Wasn't this bad though with the electrical stuff. New battery/tiers/chain & a carb rebuild got it going. Thanks for the memories. Feeling a little nostalgic.
😊 I just got off a 20 at home pulling my trans transfercase rebuilding and putting back in to realize my rear main is toast. I love trucks I love trucks ( burn it down )
I’m surprised you went ahead and put the fairing back on before trying to get the bike back on. 😂 well done though with troubleshooting, harnesses and electrical are a pain in the a**
Your comments on the wiring and the routing was such a heart touching fact for me. I found that even the factories at times would route the wiring in such a way that it often drove my blood pressure up and increased my negative vocabulary beyond adult activity to such a childish behavior.
Hi Craig from the UK, I had two of them at the sometime, one with front drum and one with front disc, great bikes, they just plod along all day. Keep up the great work
it is normal for a coil to get hot if you leave the key on for a long period of time and it is connected to the closed set of points. To avoid this put a thin piece of plastic between both sets of points. I do this while I chase electrical faults and know its going to be more than a few minutes
Makes me think of the motorcycle that was used in the movie purple rain ,. Lol except it's not purple , Craig should have a helmet with a prince wig when riding that , it's a cool motorcycle though 👍
I had a GS400 and put bags, a Rooster fairing and a seat like your KZ and took it to most every state east of Kansas. Small bikes can be tourers. Enjoy
I have a Vitacci Clash that has power to al the lights, gauges and electronic crank motor, but somehow the fuel pump doesn't seem to be getting power or getting enough power to inject fuel. I tried 3 different batteries, I've replaced the fuel pump and the ECU for the EFI control, but it's still a no go. 😕
Decaffeinated is the way forward brother’ Tastes exactly the same, Give it a try you’ll be glad you did & your body will thank you later. Excellent channel 👍🏻
I have to say, the motorcycling restoration community is really amazing. I've very recently started restoring a Moto Guzzi V50C (which will be my very first bike ever) back to working order while trying to make it as original as possible and a few people immediately so kind to send some part for just shipping, just because they like what someone is doing. I'm not used to that sort of kindness but it really is amazing how friendly and invested folks get when it comes to older bikes
Thank you guys so much for making all this amazing motorcycle content. I really enjoy watching you solve all the problems and making stuff work. This just feels like watching a lava lamp. Calm, suiting and relaxing. Just the perfect motorcycle videos. And not like your old channel/team work. That always felt like stroking a cacti or herding cats...... Keep up the great content and the junk bikes. we love it . Greetings from Norway
This is a great Channel. Craig and Dan are a dynamic duo and I get all the joy and satisfaction of troubleshooting motorcycles without getting my hands dirty...thanks Craig and Dan!
Hi, great to see you getting this Kawasaki on the road, I’ve an added interest in seeing both episodes of this kz 400cc as have the same engine, frame, tank, front forks,one wheel and assorted bits and pieces. Be another year or two before I get it up and running as fixing my trike up first. Anyway,was nice to see one running, just subscribed and looking forward too seeing more content, wish you the best🥃
In Brazil, some people are able to start motorcycles without using the key. They connect the positive terminal of the front brake sensor to the positive terminal of another motorcycle battery, and the negative terminal to any metal part of the motorcycle. This allows them to start the motorcycle. Have you seen anything like this?
You guys did it again! Another fantastic video! Craig, remember to turn the key off and also shut off your pen light when putting it in your pocket! Go Craig and Dan, keep moving forward! Can't wait to see where you take us next!
![BLACK BAG - Official Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters March 14](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Du0Xp8WX_7I/mqdefault.jpg)
My 8 year old twin girls ask "can we watch the show that they count the kicks to start?".
Thanks for the clean motorcycle content. We love it.
This is my favorite channel on RUclips. It’s just simple good content with not a lot of extra stuff or people. Seems like a lot people try to do too much now with huge plans giveaways 2 year projects or being too sensational. Well done Craig and Dan.
Motorcycle rewind is also a good channel.
No this is my fav channel
And no politics thank God.
He's so much better by himself than on bikes.with beards. Other guy always was annoying af trying to steal the spotlight.
@@xXtelepatheticXxbikes with beards is kinda fake. This guy actually get his hands dirty and swears once in a while lol
"I love motorcycles...I love motorcycles...I love motorcycles..." We've all been there in one way or another, Craig.
I'm so glad this channel is working out for Craig and Dan, they're doing what they love, and loving what they do. God Bless
I am too. Really loving Craig tbh. I loved him and Sean - their chemistry was immaculate! But him by himself.. well with Dan... is amazing. Plus I've learned quite a lot from him.
Ditto; from Sydney Australia
This is why my dad said you should never ride your motorcycle in a farm field in winter through a snow bank. 😅 every single answer to every question you asked in this video goes back to the snow bank.
Hey, my dad said the same thing! Heeeeey, Brent? Is that you??
My dad siad if your not first your last. Shake & bake.
@@HeAdChEeSe1983 My dad said if you're not here, you're there.
@@thetoymanator7723 are you two brothers? My dad once farted in an echo chamber. He never heard the end of it.
@@HeAdChEeSe1983 hee hee. I give up and bow to the master.
The screws are getting smaller and snow is getting deeper is one of the great metaphors for middle class in the world today!! Love the show, keep up the great work!!
There`s still a middle class????
@@wadepgWe're slowly being wittled away but still barely holding on.
F canda geese!!!!
The screws are getting smaller and the snow is getting deeper...AND LEON'S GETTING LAAAARRRGER
@@jason_dean4032came here to say to say that!
Oh the nostalgia. I had a 78 KZ400 in college with a black Vetter fairing. It was a gift from my Grandpa when I graduated high school. It needed fixing and he fixed it. During high school my grandpa and I would go riding. He drove his 350 Honda and I drove the KZ.
That 10mm transition at 6:20 was amazing. Thanks Dan.
Oh man, this one had me cracking up. When Dan reaches in and says “ you sure you’re doing it right” haha!! Then Craig uses the zillion scale, you know that sucker was hot! Keep the great content coming. Nothing like a fun motorcycle video to get the day off right. Thank you guys.
Friday morning...got the day off and a new vid from TBM. What a way to start the weekend.
You just need coffee
to everyone a good friday afternoon from belgium
and you too sir! From Amsterdam :)
Same for yall, from Brazil 🇧🇷
same to you from inside your closet
Good afternoon from the UK.
@@strubbleler prachtig Amsterdam ik Wervik West-Vlaanderen (België) 👍
I recently acquired my grandfathers 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000 and after a good carb cleaning i got it running alright then winter started so i put it in storage. Every time i watch one of these videos i get more excited to try getting it riding again. Thanks
26:46 .... was that a bear next to the road?
Dude went from like 30k subs to 227k what a beast he deserves over a million and he will get there. His camera man does a great job and editing kudos to you brotha
Nicely edited with a good amount of humour-brilliant as usual guys.
Fun fact. Arlington Oregon's High School mascot. "The Honkers." I have lived here 3 years and have only heard geese once or twice.
I just bought my nieces daughter 3 baby geese and told them they are baby ducks it won’t be long until those “ducks” are attacking people. They were delivered yesterday. LOL
@@GratefulEd907whole menace and a half lmao
My first thought was "Don't' do it Craig!" but.... like every episode, I am glued to the screen, egging you on, and just really glad that it's not me out there. You are the man!
Incredible mechanic, incredible bike, incredible channel....thanks for being here!
Coils. I remember replacing the coils on an early 70's Triumph. Then, the owner left the key on for over a half hour, burning out one of the coils.
This channel is the best. Major respect for Craig. He's really a talented mechanic and comedian.
I admire your patience. This was beyond frustration.
Yaaaay. Part 2. Cool little mini-tour bike. Hope to see it all polished-up in a future vid someday. Cheers. 👍
Craig this is why I enjoy your content you take a bike that most people would pass on and put it back on the road, I enjoy seeing the 70's 80's and 90's era bikes running around and those KZ's got a nice look to them like the CB's what are the future plans for the bike I would like to see more with it maybe some old school foam grips fix the windshield.
Electrical issues take next level patience. Love seeing Craig get these bikes going and love to see him overcoming failures
The crappier and more difficult for Craig…more fun for us! We’re not happy till we see tears in that beard 😉
Back in the day i was told never leave ignition on for too long or the coils would fry.😊
That's what I learned as well. Burn the points as well. Don't look up at geese do to droppings.
Keep vids rolling.
What a great start to friday a new Bearded Mechanic Video!
Great videos!! Good shot of the northern flying crap machines.
This channel is making me want to buy an old bike. Craig’s attitude is so positive! Please don’t change Craig!
WOW!! That was the largest flock of Canada Geese I’ve ever seen in the air!! You were under attack!
"Is it a bomb?"
"Did i cut the wrong wire?!" 😂😂
you are so good at being great! true love for old stuff! ride with pride!
Great video as ever!!! I think Dan should have had a go.... I love the fact he started out as pretty much a bike sceptic yet over the last few months you've inadvertently moulded and sculpted him into a bike lover!!! He should have had a go on "the wing" but more so - you should buy a little 50-100cc for Dan to fiddle with and see if he can get going under your Craig's instruction..... I *KNOW* I'm not the only person who wants to see that!!! Hate to say it BUT Craig did a far better job with employing Dan than Sean did with "what's his face - can't even remember his name 🤯🤯" possibly an unpopular opinion, but it is what it is!
Hey guys you are really fun to watch pls dont stop making these kinds of video.
Loving the Bat Man music and as usual a fantastic video and another classic saved, great work!!
In the UK and Europe, this bike was the Z400. It was marketed as a "Ride-To-Work" commuter bike. It's direct competitors, at the time, were the Honda CB400N, Suzuki GS400 and the much faster Jawa 350-634 2 stroke (which was a lot cheaper).
Another great video from the dynamic duo to get the weekend started!
I definitely don’t miss the north lol! Nothing worse than working on your bike with beat red slushy hands..
I appreciate your "anybody can do this" kind of attitude. Watching you led me to buy a locked up late 70s bike for $200. Unstuck a stuck valve and got it rotating on day 1!
I had a Honda 450 about the same vintage. That old bike was very similar, I also had a KZ 550 LTD. I really liked both bikes. The Honda needed a little TLC to get it running great. This resurrection reminded me so much of those good old days with those dependable old rides. I love this bringing that old girl back to life.
i am impressed with your patience
I absolutely love watching you Craig the old school bikes are always the best I turn 49 in April and you always bring me back to my youth it really makes up for having to sell mine keep up the great tips I know you're going to get big on here
Found you shortly before you started your own channel. Have watched every video since. You seem like the the type of guys I could really on well with. Keep up the great work. Love every video! Favorite channel on RUclips!
Well, after 40 years of being in a barn, I've finally got my royal Enfield to run. Watching you has been a massive help. Happy days.
Nice one Craig and Dan,like the batman twist, can't wait for the next outing 👍👍👍
Small displacement but big highway plastics might look a little silly, but sure seems practical.
Did anyone else get anxiety watch Craig fix the bike in the snow. "Just take it to the workshop!" Great video and a lesson in patience
I had one of those bikes lovely machine and I miss it !
Nice bike. A new screen and she’s a lovely period piece.
Many years ago, I had one of those in the same colour. The regulator/rectifier on my bike died too. I guess they are a common fault on them.
This is one of the few channels i have youtube notify me of videos. I love your content Craig! Keep it up, it's helped me fix my own bike and even lawn mower haha!
Thanks Craig and Dan. Took the Suzuki out for a ride here in MO this week. If I don't winterize I have to start it, you know.
Ya in Canada we call this light snow ❄️ lol.. from Ontario Canada
Craig is great. I guess I like watching because I find myself doing similar things. I like riding thus I have to do some wrenching.
That's a cool little bike. I'm sure it will clean up nicely.
Weather sucks in SC PA. Cold and damp
My 1st bike in '87 was a Honda CM450t I got for $200.. Wasn't this bad though with the electrical stuff. New battery/tiers/chain & a carb rebuild got it going. Thanks for the memories. Feeling a little nostalgic.
😊 I just got off a 20 at home pulling my trans transfercase rebuilding and putting back in to realize my rear main is toast. I love trucks I love trucks ( burn it down )
I’m surprised you went ahead and put the fairing back on before trying to get the bike back on. 😂 well done though with troubleshooting, harnesses and electrical are a pain in the a**
I agree love this channel, just enough education, talk and funny conversations. Equal balance. 😊
Your comments on the wiring and the routing was such a heart touching fact for me. I found that even the factories at times would route the wiring in such a way that it often drove my blood pressure up and increased my negative vocabulary beyond adult activity to such a childish behavior.
Hi Craig from the UK, I had two of them at the sometime, one with front drum and one with front disc, great bikes, they just plod along all day. Keep up the great work
it is normal for a coil to get hot if you leave the key on for a long period of time and it is connected to the closed set of points. To avoid this put a thin piece of plastic between both sets of points. I do this while I chase electrical faults and know its going to be more than a few minutes
My 17 year old daughter just said Oh you're watching the "Breaded" Mechanic again.... Lol Honey look Closer...
Loves to sees the nods to LettersKennys there Craigs! Now, pitter patter...
@22:43 flashlight still on while in shirt pocket....Dan!
You can't see a spark in the day time, you need to put your tongue on the plug while cranking like an old 9v battery.
I heard that's a sure-fire cure for Alzheimer's disease. Heh-heh!
Love the channel and you guys have a good chemistry! Keep it up
You have amazing patience you got the old KZ going bravo
great work as always Craig! Keep it up and I enjoy both channels!
Educational AND entertaining! Well done, we really enjoy watching these guys working on these old bikes.
A 1976 kz400 was my first bike! Loved that things so reliable.
1 step forward 10 steps back, good to know we all do that
Makes me think of the motorcycle that was used in the movie purple rain ,. Lol except it's not purple , Craig should have a helmet with a prince wig when riding that , it's a cool motorcycle though 👍
I had a GS400 and put bags, a Rooster fairing and a seat like your KZ and took it to most every state east of Kansas. Small bikes can be tourers. Enjoy
i have two kz400's... Will be a good looking bike, once you ditch that horrible fairing and luggage.
Still a great video and an awesome bike!!!
Wow great job guys by the end of the vid it’s sounding great on the road 😊 Pete
I have a Vitacci Clash that has power to al the lights, gauges and electronic crank motor, but somehow the fuel pump doesn't seem to be getting power or getting enough power to inject fuel. I tried 3 different batteries, I've replaced the fuel pump and the ECU for the EFI control, but it's still a no go. 😕
Decaffeinated is the way forward brother’
Tastes exactly the same,
Give it a try you’ll be glad you did & your body will thank you later.
Excellent channel 👍🏻
Nice to see, Good job lads!
I have to say, the motorcycling restoration community is really amazing. I've very recently started restoring a Moto Guzzi V50C (which will be my very first bike ever) back to working order while trying to make it as original as possible and a few people immediately so kind to send some part for just shipping, just because they like what someone is doing. I'm not used to that sort of kindness but it really is amazing how friendly and invested folks get when it comes to older bikes
My first bike was a 74 kz400. It was fun to watch you work on it
Headlight burn got me laughing.
Thank you guys so much for making all this amazing motorcycle content. I really enjoy watching you solve all the problems and making stuff work. This just feels like watching a lava lamp. Calm, suiting and relaxing. Just the perfect motorcycle videos. And not like your old channel/team work. That always felt like stroking a cacti or herding cats...... Keep up the great content and the junk bikes. we love it . Greetings from Norway
Great job there.👍👍👍👍
I hope you are going to make it look as good as new, and I'm waiting for those videos!🤘
This is a great Channel. Craig and Dan are a dynamic duo and I get all the joy and satisfaction of troubleshooting motorcycles without getting my hands dirty...thanks Craig and Dan!
Flashlight still on in pocket @22:30 xD
Perseverance. Great tutorial on careful electrical troubleshooting. I hate those darn electrons, often. And super pleased you came out of the snow.
110 degrees celsius or 230 degrees fahrenheit is the optimal temperature one should achieve when hot tubbing.
Nice work Craig.. i knew you would'nt give up on that little twin.. great stuff..
Hi, great to see you getting this Kawasaki on the road, I’ve an added interest in seeing both episodes of this kz 400cc as have the same engine, frame, tank, front forks,one wheel and assorted bits and pieces. Be another year or two before I get it up and running as fixing my trike up first. Anyway,was nice to see one running, just subscribed and looking forward too seeing more content, wish you the best🥃
My God you do have a lot of patience. I used too some 30 years ago, Not today! Awesome content, I still have the desire to learn. Thank you!
In Brazil, some people are able to start motorcycles without using the key. They connect the positive terminal of the front brake sensor to the positive terminal of another motorcycle battery, and the negative terminal to any metal part of the motorcycle. This allows them to start the motorcycle. Have you seen anything like this?
Had that happen on my tractor last spring! Coil let the magic juice out and it was very hot to the touch!
5:17 yep, been there, done that
My first street bike was a 1975 KZ400. It was super reliable and fun.
Best u tube bike channel by miles. Brilliant and hilarious, love it . Oh and I keep learning stuff, like what not to do , maybe maybe not !
Great bike. And good job geting it running again.
You guys did it again! Another fantastic video! Craig, remember to turn the key off and also shut off your pen light when putting it in your pocket! Go Craig and Dan, keep moving forward! Can't wait to see where you take us next!