Not only that, if it's not your engine I'd imagine it would be safer than sorry to do a full breakdown. Doesn't hurt to have full confidence in the state of the engine
Its rare to get a youtube channel thats enjoyable to watch and also takes time to thoroughly explain things. I get some Mustie1 vibes from this channel.
I love the way Craig explains everything. I've been riding and repairing my own bikes for almost 30 years and I can always learn more from Craig's explanations! Keep up the great videos gentlemen!
Craig is a master builder in the most practical sense. Any can fully trust hit with a motor repair. He explains thing so clearly, it sounded simple but the amount of work is not to be underestimated. Great work.
I can't believe people question this man, he obviously knows what he's doing, very experienced mechanic and doesn't need telling how to do his job especially with 30+ years experience,full of motorcycle knowledge and I'm always learning by watching him, explains things very clearly. Thanks bearded mechanic.
He tends to cut corners alot, trust me every professional would have taken that bottom end apart without question. Plus he admitted he didnt like how the crankbearings look so changing them was good even if he doesnt like to admit it
@@paladinfalke4926I would love to see some of yall “mechanics” do work & record & upload here. & really see if guys are as professional as yall sound😂 & can take on people telling you what to do
Now that’s dedication to the fans and your dad, taking it appart when you don’t want to, and we’re glad that you did, super interesting! Can’t wait to see the rest
That was GREAT! I grew up with gear heads (dad, two brothers), but I didn't get that gene....I know how an engine works but it was fantastic to see you walk through it in real detail....and with such good humor. Thanks.
I´m halfway thru the video and i´m as always blown away by the knowledge this man has. Plus the nicest and most chill mechanic i´ve ever seen. Thank you so much for explaning all of this so well.
I've been watching you fixing bikes for a while now, and I feel I must say you make motorbike mechanics interesting, I can't begin to understand half of what you say after ,but at the time I understand what you mean ....sign of a good teacher 😊thanks for all of your videos ,keep them coming 😊
I only discovered and started binge watching you last week, when I was stuck in bed being ill. This is my first update as a subscriber and I was excited to see it drop. Love your work, cheers from the UK
Isn’t it beautiful how artfully the engine is designed? That level of engineering is inspiring. No copy and paste there. No bloatware. Delicate synchronous perfection or it tears itself apart. I appreciate your tearing this down. Overkill perhaps, but it brought out the secret wonder of this design. Thank You.
I discovered this channel by accident. I am not particularly interested in motorcycles, but I am fascinated by the mechanical work, the explanations, and the overall approach to problem-solving. Any mechanic could learn from this channel. I have definitely subscribed!
A master class in motorcycle engine teardown...with absolutely engaging explanation and commentary. Translated, Craig and Dan are awesome (even Greg)! Go Bearded Mechanic, keep moving forward!
Not a mechanic but love this breakdown/explanation of how the engine works. I am new to the channel and love your excitement every time you get a bike to run like it’s your first. Thanks guys 👍
Hey Craig! First, you are doing a world class job of talking though this break-down. Next, as the oil falls through the engine and collects in the oil pan, the screen on the oil pickup AND the Oil filter SHOULD prevent the oil from transporting metal back into the engine to cause issues. The only thing I would pull this case apart for is to check the main bearings given the wear on the rods and cooked pistons. AND if you have this motor totally apart you can replace anything that will make this build stronger and better. Love it and keep on doing what you do best! Quinn
I laughed out loud at 7:40 when Craig was talking about prying. I had an aircraft tech rep years ago whose favorite saying was "Resist the urge to pry".
When he said "don't pry they give you these lips" The cover is still on when the camera cuts away. Next shot the cover is in his hands. The question is, what happend in between :P
Love how you explain each function as you take things apart. I rode for over 10 years and used to do track days, but was never interested in how the motor worked. very educational channel.
This man definitely knows his stuff. It's kinda crazy how all that information is not only retained, but explained in a way that a dummy like me can remember it. You are the man Mr Craig.
Thanks for the explanation of how the clutch works... not being a mechanic, I had never noticed how the alternating pads connect to the inner or outer baskets.
As a retired mechanic, I learned a long, long time ago to never second-guess or nit pick another mechanic. What goes around comes around. Learned that almost 40 years ago as an 18 yr-old nube who thought he knew everything.
I went from knowing nothing about bike motors to learning so much from this video and the previous turbo busa video. Love the content - entertaining and educational, easy subscribe for me.
Great video - loved the procrastination counter reappearing 🤣 One of the hazards about being careful about remembering how it came apart, is an assumption that the last guy to work on it knew what he was doing!
Got my GSF1200 engine apart completely since a few months now...but I think I get it all together again, it's not that hard to be honest, if you pulled it apart by yourself, my car engine was apart for over two years, put it all together with stronger new parts and didn't need to think a second longer when putting it together...but if someone else tears something apart and you need to put it together, it can get hard, especially if you never ever does something like that^^ tl;dr: Looks difficult, if you never done it before
Thanks for the explanations you do along the way, I’ve ridden since 1969 and along with my father, friends and bike shop mechanics showing and telling me engine things I have a good idea on how things are put together. Having said that, I’m no mechanic and always approach engine repairs slowly and and carefully. You clearly know your stuff and I appreciate learning more through your videos, thanks again for that. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦
Brilliant video!! I know nothing about engines and that was a fantastic walk through of relationships between the various pieces. Nice work oh bearded one 👌
19:00 Still, it IS a good thing you went in, for the "soft" pistons, the galled wrispin, and the wear on the rod. So it WASN'T a waste of time. And I learned a lot. So thanks, Chief 😊
Excellent video! I’m excited for this as a more in-depth engine study. It completely doesn’t seem necessary from Craig’s perspective but I view it as 100% educational knowledge. Thanks a lot Craig and Dan for this channel.
I kind of agree with Craig that the bottom end probably didn’t need to come apart because of metal. However, I think taking it all the way down is always the right move as you can’t be sure who was into an engine like this before you and what quality of work they performed.
I’m new to this channel, it’s only my 2nd video to watch. And I’ve seen thousands of hours of mechanics working on various engines and I can’t name a time outside of the first 5-6 videos I watched where I learned something new let alone multiple new ways of doing things better or why. I can see why people follow this channel.
A notebook and pen in shirt pocket is handy to make notes when pulling things complicated apart, to have instructions when putting back together, especially for bad memory abilities.
Hi Greg, I have been looking at a lot of your videos. I know you get a lot of comments from all the experts around. I have been working on bikes and cars for 40 yrs, and I am actually a really good mecanic. But you are a real EXPERT!!!
I learned more watching this video Craig then I've ever learned about a motorcycle engine in my 71 years. Thank you two for making learning a fun experience. Can't wait to see you put this engine and bike back together so you can take this beast for a ride.
Same. I work on my car and always building bicycles up but I've never had a motorbike. I am strongly tempted albeit I need to do my licence. Just need to find something relatively low powered that's still quite cool
I'm impressed with your knowledge and tenacity in rebuilding different brands of motorcycles! That being said, it would be much easier to remove a stud from an engine case using the double nut method instead of a pair of pliers or vice -grips. This also results in no damage to the stud. Finally, getting a Shop Manual for the Motorcycle being worked on can save you a lot of trouble, like the "Hidden Bolt" holding the engine cases together! I know these things after working on Suzuki Motorcycles for more than 50 years!
Split a few crank cases in my time but you make it sound so logical and simple to understand - one of your best vids yet. Tried to order a T shirt but postage to us here in the UK is as much as the shirt itself and I honestly cannot afford it, will put it on my Christmas list though !!
I've seen this comment a lot but I'm going to say it too. I personally work on cars a lot and never on bikes but I really enjoyed watching the video and how he explained everything in a great way. Good job
The coating is made out of graphite and other dry lubricant materials. It is not for heat transfer. This coating usually helps lubricate the engine during the first start after reassembly.
@JeanMarceaux I got it running with a new fuel system. Now the frame is off and I'm about to replace all gaskets and seals on the motor, trans and final drive
I especially liked the clutch removal part with the zip tie tip. I need to pull the clutch on my high mileage 2008 busa soon, as the gear position sensor sends random numbers to the display occasionally. A part known for failure and fairly easy (but annoying) to replace. I'd recommed replacing it on that as well if it looks even a bit suspect. Thanks for another great video and a shout out from really faraway Finland!
It’s always a great day when there’s a new Bearded Mechanic video up. Thanks Craig and Dan for the excellent content and the instructional style, learned a lot!!!
This is absolutely my favorite channel that I am subscribed too. Dan cracks me up and your knowledge of motorcycles is very impressive. I also love your personality Craig. GOD BLESS!! Would be cool to meet you someday.
I really appreciate the depth and time for the explanations. I am not a mechanic and have limited knowledge on how things work. Thank you for explaining things so well that even the newbies understand 😊
Dan, your editing skills continue to impress! Great to see you play with music and cuts when Craig is removing bolts on the clutch. Keep up the great work gentlemen!
In the aviation industry if any damage like this occurs in the top end it is required to take apart the bottom end and inspect almost every component, you never know where metal shavings/bits may go, what secondary damage may occur from said primary damage. Since the engine is already out, it's worth disassembling the entire thing and making sure she's clean, straight and true. Then you don't risk having to go back in if something happens 5000 miles down the road Mind you as an aviation maintenance engineer I primarily work on turbine engines, by the looks of this thing if there is no hole in the piston and there is no suspected damage below then you should be all right, what's up there in the combustion chamber will typically just spit out the exhaust. I'd be surprised to see bits of metal from the combustion chamber drop down into the lower end.
Craig, im so glad I found your channel. Your videos are some of my favorite on youtube. I love all the interesting projects, and variety you get in your shop. Really happy to see your continued success on the platform. Keep it up ❤
I just want an episode of bearded mechanic vs armchair mechanics lol Also I have found as soon as I put the offer for someone to come do it themselves they go awfully quite haha
So I purposely avoided the first video about this bike because of its origin (not a Yammie fan after the Spite bs) but I’m so glad I went back and gave the videos a try. Awesome that it’s now in your hands, can’t wait to see it back together and ripping!
Man you are the absolute best. Love the videos especially as a young guy working on my own bikes. I go to fix one thing and break 3 more but im learning along the way. In a future video when you use a torch, could you explain when it’s safe/when it’s a bad idea? There’s been a few times where I’d like to heat something up so it eases out but I think im going to light up my whole bike.
He was asked to ‘disassemble & inspect’ the rotating assy. (Luckily to check for loose/missing bolts also). He was kind enough to give a full tutorial. Respect
I can’t help but laugh, I was 11 years old my dad came home and there I was on the floor with my 1968 Honda S65 all apart. Had literally had for only a couple days, he looked at me and said “ you already broke it ?” No pops I wanted to know how it worked. “ ok then tear it all the way down son “ replace everything……(gaskets, o rings etc ) ha ha 56 years later still tearing up ha ha
@@weiswurst666 Oh absolutely, being Mr. Anal I had everything put in it’s place . Found out earlier rebuilding Briggs & Stratton that there should be no left over parts when done ha ha ha
Reminds me of my first car at age 16. I had inherited the family '69 Chevy Nova with a straight six. The oil was a gray sludge, which I was told meant that the head gasket was blown. My Dad could never find the time to help me, so I tore into it on my own. I had ZERO clue how to do it, but I was determined. I did the whole job, but not knowing any better, I didn't clean the sealing surfaces properly or check that they were not warped. Worse, I had no idea about how to properly torque the head bolts, so I ended up more or less right where I started. If I'd've had RUclips back then, I think I could have taught myself how to do it.
Craig. Don't listen to most of the wannabes. You're doing just fine. (Coming from a guy that dailys a first gen busa, builds busas, has been building engines for a long time.) You do things in about the right order most every single time and you know what's goin on. Ignore em my mans keep making the beautiful content.
I purchased that same flywheel puller kit. To this day it has been a waste of money, but I’m optimistic. Typically I just eBay the correct size for whatever bike I’m working on. Keep up the good work Craig!
Excellent information, but I agreed with Craig in the first video. I'm a retired motorcycle mechanic, I would not have pulled it apart. I definitely would have recommended a new cam chain, just as Craig said.
I've been watching your content the last week, and you inspired me to pull my 10th birthday present. My 1982 Z50R I had put a Chinese motor in it but pulled it back off 2 years ago, and it sat under my house in boxes. Assembled in 2 hours and cleaned the spark plug, then she had spark. Checked the oil and drained the old fuel, some starting fluid and first kick she fired. Had a fun afternoon. Keep the fun videos coming 👍
What an amazing unit. Good job, Craig and Dan. No mystery metal shavings or broken parts deep down under. Don't let the online comments mechanics bother you. Keep up the great work, ya'll!❤🇺🇸 another banger!!!
I have been working and riding motorcycles since 1990. I recently retired from federal law enforcement, specifically to pursure my new dream. I started last week as a motorcycle apprentice mechanic. I love these videos. The shop i work at is very similar to the atmosphere in Craig's shop. I am so excited to go to work now. Its like Christmas when a bike xomes in for service. Opening presents everyday. I love it.
He might not have needed to pull the bottom end apart but I'm glad he did. Definitely learned a lot of how the bottom end of a bike works.
exactly.... i just screamed he should do it because i knew how awesome and knowlegdable the resulting video would be...and it sure as hell was
Not only that, if it's not your engine I'd imagine it would be safer than sorry to do a full breakdown. Doesn't hurt to have full confidence in the state of the engine
He found a couple of loose bolts
Its rare to get a youtube channel thats enjoyable to watch and also takes time to thoroughly explain things. I get some Mustie1 vibes from this channel.
@_Shinasu he had full confidence. A little ware on the bearing was absolutely no issue but replace since it's open.
When are we seeing part 3 ???????? I cant wait for it !!!!!!!! come on, Craig .....
I love the way Craig explains everything. I've been riding and repairing my own bikes for almost 30 years and I can always learn more from Craig's explanations! Keep up the great videos gentlemen!
With detailed explanations come little questions and even less doubt.
It's about 45 years for me, I wish they had RUclips in 79 when I started riding & taking motorbikes apart 😂
@@rickburnout666nebylo potřeba RUclips,lidé k sobě měli blíž sdíleli si zkušenosti a fungovalo to taky minimálně u nás v Československu 👍☝️😉
@frantisekkmotrik5063 It probably wouldn't have been so good back then, we only had a black and white TV and I was the remote control 😂
Craig is a master builder in the most practical sense. Any can fully trust hit with a motor repair. He explains thing so clearly, it sounded simple but the amount of work is not to be underestimated. Great work.
Craig you would be the ideal high school automotive teacher. The attention to detail and explaining every little thing is priceless.
I can't believe people question this man, he obviously knows what he's doing, very experienced mechanic and doesn't need telling how to do his job especially with 30+ years experience,full of motorcycle knowledge and I'm always learning by watching him, explains things very clearly. Thanks bearded mechanic.
He tends to cut corners alot, trust me every professional would have taken that bottom end apart without question. Plus he admitted he didnt like how the crankbearings look so changing them was good even if he doesnt like to admit it
@@paladinfalke4926Example?
@@paladinfalke4926I would love to see some of yall “mechanics” do work & record & upload here. & really see if guys are as professional as yall sound😂 & can take on people telling you what to do
@@Q.7he gave one.
@@hoodedgood No he didn't.
The Saga of the turbo busa continues...
As does my appreciation for your videos.
I think "dad" wanted that engine overhauled so that he would be getting a very reliable birthday gift!
I mean, who wouldn't want a chance at a turbo Hayabusa for birthday?
Is "dad" yammy noob?
@@williamcolon5393 Good ol' Papa Yams
@@VroomNDoom2602😂
@@exothermal.sprocketgive your dad a turbo Hayabusa for a birthday to increase your chances of getting inheritance😊
Hands down best motorcycle youtube channel. Craig and Dan commentary is on point
There is a reason why everybody needs a Craig! If he says the bottom of the engine doesn't need to come apart I believe him.
He does seem trustworthy. He won't try to sell you blinker fluid or something like that.
Then you're dumb.
Now that’s dedication to the fans and your dad, taking it appart when you don’t want to, and we’re glad that you did, super interesting! Can’t wait to see the rest
That was GREAT! I grew up with gear heads (dad, two brothers), but I didn't get that gene....I know how an engine works but it was fantastic to see you walk through it in real detail....and with such good humor. Thanks.
I´m halfway thru the video and i´m as always blown away by the knowledge this man has. Plus the nicest and most chill mechanic i´ve ever seen. Thank you so much for explaning all of this so well.
ive been working on Motorcycles and small engines for years. i love how you explain everything and take everything apart in order
I've been watching you fixing bikes for a while now, and I feel I must say you make motorbike mechanics interesting, I can't begin to understand half of what you say after ,but at the time I understand what you mean ....sign of a good teacher 😊thanks for all of your videos ,keep them coming 😊
I only discovered and started binge watching you last week, when I was stuck in bed being ill. This is my first update as a subscriber and I was excited to see it drop. Love your work, cheers from the UK
I envy you for being able to binge it all, now you gotta wait with us!
Hope your feeling better :)
Isn’t it beautiful how artfully the engine is designed? That level of engineering is inspiring. No copy and paste there. No bloatware. Delicate synchronous perfection or it tears itself apart. I appreciate your tearing this down. Overkill perhaps, but it brought out the secret wonder of this design. Thank You.
I discovered this channel by accident. I am not particularly interested in motorcycles, but I am fascinated by the mechanical work, the explanations, and the overall approach to problem-solving. Any mechanic could learn from this channel. I have definitely subscribed!
A master class in motorcycle engine teardown...with absolutely engaging explanation and commentary. Translated, Craig and Dan are awesome (even Greg)! Go Bearded Mechanic, keep moving forward!
Ooh! That was some fine video editing when Craig took the clutch bolts out. ,,,right with the fine guitar pickin'. I'm entertained!!!
Not a mechanic but love this breakdown/explanation of how the engine works. I am new to the channel and love your excitement every time you get a bike to run like it’s your first. Thanks guys 👍
If my bottom end needed tearing apart I’d call Craig.
😂😂😂😂
I see what you did there,...very kinky indeed.
Yuck 🤢
Bruh stop making stupid comments on this channel atleast 😐
Phrasing?
Thanks Y'all. I spent my working life as a automotive technician but I don't do bikes other than fluids and brakes...very basics!
Such a humble mechanic, please continue doing what you do!
I don't think you know the definition of humble.
He was bragging how good he was and knew more than everyone throughout the whole video.
Hey Craig! First, you are doing a world class job of talking though this break-down. Next, as the oil falls through the engine and collects in the oil pan, the screen on the oil pickup AND the Oil filter SHOULD prevent the oil from transporting metal back into the engine to cause issues. The only thing I would pull this case apart for is to check the main bearings given the wear on the rods and cooked pistons. AND if you have this motor totally apart you can replace anything that will make this build stronger and better. Love it and keep on doing what you do best! Quinn
I laughed out loud at 7:40 when Craig was talking about prying.
I had an aircraft tech rep years ago whose favorite saying was "Resist the urge to pry".
When he said "don't pry they give you these lips" The cover is still on when the camera cuts away. Next shot the cover is in his hands. The question is, what happend in between :P
@@Odder-Being he used the lip...
He pried the lips apart...
...that help to remove the cover.
What?.. Why?..
...You've got dirty dirty mind's LMAOOL
😮😢😅😂😜🤨🤗🎉
@@razor1uk610 Hear hear :)
Love how you explain each function as you take things apart. I rode for over 10 years and used to do track days, but was never interested in how the motor worked. very educational channel.
Thanks for the tour of the Busa internals. I've done quite a few bike engines, but not one of these.
Hands down the best MC Mechanic out there!! Learn something every time. Have an '02 Busa myself. Everyone needs a Craig!!!
This man definitely knows his stuff. It's kinda crazy how all that information is not only retained, but explained in a way that a dummy like me can remember it. You are the man Mr Craig.
Thanks for the explanation of how the clutch works... not being a mechanic, I had never noticed how the alternating pads connect to the inner or outer baskets.
As a retired mechanic, I learned a long, long time ago to never second-guess or nit pick another mechanic. What goes around comes around. Learned that almost 40 years ago as an 18 yr-old nube who thought he knew everything.
This is very true. Though nower days everyone's a critic
If someone isn't willing to take criticism, that's not a personality trait to emulate.
I went from knowing nothing about bike motors to learning so much from this video and the previous turbo busa video. Love the content - entertaining and educational, easy subscribe for me.
Great video - loved the procrastination counter reappearing 🤣
One of the hazards about being careful about remembering how it came apart, is an assumption that the last guy to work on it knew what he was doing!
Got my GSF1200 engine apart completely since a few months now...but I think I get it all together again, it's not that hard to be honest, if you pulled it apart by yourself, my car engine was apart for over two years, put it all together with stronger new parts and didn't need to think a second longer when putting it together...but if someone else tears something apart and you need to put it together, it can get hard, especially if you never ever does something like that^^
tl;dr: Looks difficult, if you never done it before
Very true. Worth double checking in the manual.
Thanks for the explanations you do along the way, I’ve ridden since 1969 and along with my father, friends and bike shop mechanics showing and telling me engine things I have a good idea on how things are put together. Having said that, I’m no mechanic and always approach engine repairs slowly and and carefully. You clearly know your stuff and I appreciate learning more through your videos, thanks again for that. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦
Love how craig explains and show us how to tear apart engines and restoring bikes! Looking forward to all videos coming out
Brilliant video!! I know nothing about engines and that was a fantastic walk through of relationships between the various pieces. Nice work oh bearded one 👌
19:00 Still, it IS a good thing you went in, for the "soft" pistons, the galled wrispin, and the wear on the rod. So it WASN'T a waste of time. And I learned a lot. So thanks, Chief 😊
Excellent video! I’m excited for this as a more in-depth engine study. It completely doesn’t seem necessary from Craig’s perspective but I view it as 100% educational knowledge. Thanks a lot Craig and Dan for this channel.
I kind of agree with Craig that the bottom end probably didn’t need to come apart because of metal. However, I think taking it all the way down is always the right move as you can’t be sure who was into an engine like this before you and what quality of work they performed.
I’m new to this channel, it’s only my 2nd video to watch. And I’ve seen thousands of hours of mechanics working on various engines and I can’t name a time outside of the first 5-6 videos I watched where I learned something new let alone multiple new ways of doing things better or why. I can see why people follow this channel.
A notebook and pen in shirt pocket is handy to make notes when pulling things complicated apart, to have instructions when putting back together, especially for bad memory abilities.
A RUclips video can also help. ;)
I personally take pictures.. lots of pictures
thats what the youtube video is for.
And also 20 years of experience from what he said at the beginning of the video. That also helps.
@@bryanjessdenio1292 Definitely this! I even have a separate phone with an ok camera just for that purpose.
We have phones with cameras for that since.. oh.... 2010ish.
Hi Greg, I have been looking at a lot of your videos. I know you get a lot of comments from all the experts around. I have been working on bikes and cars for 40 yrs, and I am actually a really good mecanic. But you are a real EXPERT!!!
Started watching your channel and im absolutely hooked best RUclipsr for me 2024 keep it going man...
I learned more watching this video Craig then I've ever learned about a motorcycle engine in my 71 years. Thank you two for making learning a fun experience. Can't wait to see you put this engine and bike back together so you can take this beast for a ride.
I don't even own a motorcycle but I really enjoy watching you work on bikes
Thanks!
If you ever take the plunge, buy a working bike first, then buy a project bike second lol
Same. I work on my car and always building bicycles up but I've never had a motorbike. I am strongly tempted albeit I need to do my licence. Just need to find something relatively low powered that's still quite cool
I'm impressed with your knowledge and tenacity in rebuilding different brands of motorcycles! That being said, it would be much easier to remove a stud from an engine case using the double nut method instead of a pair of pliers or vice -grips. This also results in no damage to the stud. Finally, getting a Shop Manual for the Motorcycle being worked on can save you a lot of trouble, like the "Hidden Bolt" holding the engine cases together! I know these things after working on Suzuki Motorcycles for more than 50 years!
Split a few crank cases in my time but you make it sound so logical and simple to understand - one of your best vids yet. Tried to order a T shirt but postage to us here in the UK is as much as the shirt itself and I honestly cannot afford it, will put it on my Christmas list though !!
I've seen this comment a lot but I'm going to say it too. I personally work on cars a lot and never on bikes but I really enjoyed watching the video and how he explained everything in a great way. Good job
The coating is made out of graphite and other dry lubricant materials.
It is not for heat transfer.
This coating usually helps lubricate the engine during the first start after reassembly.
Metal shavings aside. Thank you for showing us all and explaining it. I'm sure I speak for many when I say it's very appreciated. 🤘🏻
Inspired me to buy a 1989 k100 sitting since 2012. Love this channel
This would be cool to see Craig work on: an opposing pistons engine, like on a GS or an Ural.
@JeanMarceaux I got it running with a new fuel system. Now the frame is off and I'm about to replace all gaskets and seals on the motor, trans and final drive
I especially liked the clutch removal part with the zip tie tip. I need to pull the clutch on my high mileage 2008 busa soon, as the gear position sensor sends random numbers to the display occasionally. A part known for failure and fairly easy (but annoying) to replace. I'd recommed replacing it on that as well if it looks even a bit suspect. Thanks for another great video and a shout out from really faraway Finland!
Hello Bearded Mechanic Family all the way from belgium, have a very nice weekend
Home of thee waffle. No.
Hey Urbanuske wha doeede gij hier met oewh cecemel on de rocks ? 😜🤣 groeten van dees kaaskop uit holland
Greetings from Austria ✌️
It’s always a great day when there’s a new Bearded Mechanic video up. Thanks Craig and Dan for the excellent content and the instructional style, learned a lot!!!
This is absolutely my favorite channel that I am subscribed too. Dan cracks me up and your knowledge of motorcycles is very impressive. I also love your personality Craig. GOD BLESS!! Would be cool to meet you someday.
I really appreciate the depth and time for the explanations. I am not a mechanic and have limited knowledge on how things work. Thank you for explaining things so well that even the newbies understand 😊
I very much appreciate you pointing out the high quality parts we installed!
true, shame some of the reassembly done by yourself or your previous mechanic were found to be loose, real good work there (sarcasm mode active).
I'm not a gearhead but I got to tell you, you guys are both very entertaining you guys are doing it the right way. Craig you are an amazing teacher.
Dan, your editing skills continue to impress! Great to see you play with music and cuts when Craig is removing bolts on the clutch. Keep up the great work gentlemen!
Amazing video. Me as a car mechanic 25 years learned alot for this . Thank you
Nice editing to get the clutch cover removal via impact wrench to match the music! Next level stuff!
In the aviation industry if any damage like this occurs in the top end it is required to take apart the bottom end and inspect almost every component, you never know where metal shavings/bits may go, what secondary damage may occur from said primary damage. Since the engine is already out, it's worth disassembling the entire thing and making sure she's clean, straight and true. Then you don't risk having to go back in if something happens 5000 miles down the road
Mind you as an aviation maintenance engineer I primarily work on turbine engines, by the looks of this thing if there is no hole in the piston and there is no suspected damage below then you should be all right, what's up there in the combustion chamber will typically just spit out the exhaust. I'd be surprised to see bits of metal from the combustion chamber drop down into the lower end.
Editing on this video was super good, can definitely see the progress. keep it up!
You are an incredibly talented mechanic and I learn so much from you. I wouldn't hesitate one second to have you wrench on my bike.
Armchair mechanics - 6 loose bolts, burnt clutch disc, oiling issue, worn bearings, metal in lower end, damaged pistons
Thank you. Also, all of that was found in an engine with an aftermarket turbo...
1 minute and 4 seconds of bonus Craig thoughts were much appreciated.
it's been 4 months and I'm still waiting for an update on this bike.
Craig, im so glad I found your channel. Your videos are some of my favorite on youtube. I love all the interesting projects, and variety you get in your shop. Really happy to see your continued success on the platform. Keep it up ❤
Ahhhhh yes you call from dad, changes everything 😅 This is not about the bottom end, this is about a son saying seeee I told you so😂
Wow, you do a excellent job explaining how and why it works. .... Thanks
I just want an episode of bearded mechanic vs armchair mechanics lol
Also I have found as soon as I put the offer for someone to come do it themselves they go awfully quite haha
So I purposely avoided the first video about this bike because of its origin (not a Yammie fan after the Spite bs) but I’m so glad I went back and gave the videos a try. Awesome that it’s now in your hands, can’t wait to see it back together and ripping!
The piston coating is for lubricantation and break in, if it was a heat coating it would be on the top, not on the skirts.
Yeah usually heat coating on top (ceramic from memory), and Teflon for slippy slip on the skirts.
I have my skirts coated in my turbo. As well as the valves and combustion chambers.
Man you are the absolute best. Love the videos especially as a young guy working on my own bikes. I go to fix one thing and break 3 more but im learning along the way.
In a future video when you use a torch, could you explain when it’s safe/when it’s a bad idea? There’s been a few times where I’d like to heat something up so it eases out but I think im going to light up my whole bike.
The genius is back, while he didn't even leave us. Always good!
He was asked to ‘disassemble & inspect’ the rotating assy. (Luckily to check for loose/missing bolts also). He was kind enough to give a full tutorial. Respect
I can’t help but laugh, I was 11 years old my dad came home and there I was on the floor with my 1968 Honda S65 all apart. Had literally had for only a couple days, he looked at me and said “ you already broke it ?” No pops I wanted to know how it worked. “ ok then tear it all the way down son “ replace everything……(gaskets, o rings etc ) ha ha 56 years later still tearing up ha ha
But did you get it back together?
@@weiswurst666 Oh absolutely, being Mr. Anal I had everything put in it’s place . Found out earlier rebuilding Briggs & Stratton that there should be no left over parts when done ha ha ha
Reminds me of my first car at age 16. I had inherited the family '69 Chevy Nova with a straight six. The oil was a gray sludge, which I was told meant that the head gasket was blown. My Dad could never find the time to help me, so I tore into it on my own. I had ZERO clue how to do it, but I was determined. I did the whole job, but not knowing any better, I didn't clean the sealing surfaces properly or check that they were not warped. Worse, I had no idea about how to properly torque the head bolts, so I ended up more or less right where I started. If I'd've had RUclips back then, I think I could have taught myself how to do it.
Craig. Don't listen to most of the wannabes. You're doing just fine. (Coming from a guy that dailys a first gen busa, builds busas, has been building engines for a long time.) You do things in about the right order most every single time and you know what's goin on. Ignore em my mans keep making the beautiful content.
I run around 8:1 compression for my Turbo bike.
Great stuff as always. You're like the best Shop Teacher ever. Thanks for sharing guys. Take care.
Oh man I was waiting for the next installment! 👍🏻👍🏻
I purchased that same flywheel puller kit. To this day it has been a waste of money, but I’m optimistic. Typically I just eBay the correct size for whatever bike I’m working on. Keep up the good work Craig!
Funny how everybody became an expert mechanic in the last episode's comment section
I worked for a Kawasaki shop, for around 20 years. I've rebuilt many engines and transmissions. Craig, does a great job of explaining things.
Excellent information, but I agreed with Craig in the first video. I'm a retired motorcycle mechanic, I would not have pulled it apart. I definitely would have recommended a new cam chain, just as Craig said.
Then you're dumb. Is he working flat rate? Why not pull it apart. Now you know. And he did find damage.
Round of applause for the community for baiting Craig into opening the bottom and explaining how it all works. Thank you guys =)
Right off the bat there were loose bolts ,so stop saying it didnt need to come apart..
Just noticed the RUclips plaque behind you.
Way to go Craig!
I really enjoy your content, especially the house calls.
Keep crushing it!
0:58 seconds in and I'm really hoping that bottom end is FLAWLESS
I've been watching your content the last week, and you inspired me to pull my 10th birthday present. My 1982 Z50R I had put a Chinese motor in it but pulled it back off 2 years ago, and it sat under my house in boxes. Assembled in 2 hours and cleaned the spark plug, then she had spark. Checked the oil and drained the old fuel, some starting fluid and first kick she fired. Had a fun afternoon. Keep the fun videos coming 👍
From mechanic to mechanic, cool that you showed the bottom end of the engine to satisfy those armchair mechanics yelling here.
Craig: You're doing a great job! Your on screen presence and speaking skills show constant improvement! Keep it going!
If for no other reason than to check the rods, yeah, you gotta take the bottom end apart. Sorry Craig.
Craigs is an awesome technician with how detail oriented he is with everything.
I nearly crapped myself first time I rode a busa, another cool vid Craig.
Was great seeing someone explain all this so clearly. Thanks Craig!
Loving every part of your videos, huge learnings. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. Big fan here.
What an amazing unit. Good job, Craig and Dan. No mystery metal shavings or broken parts deep down under. Don't let the online comments mechanics bother you. Keep up the great work, ya'll!❤🇺🇸 another banger!!!
I have been working and riding motorcycles since 1990. I recently retired from federal law enforcement, specifically to pursure my new dream. I started last week as a motorcycle apprentice mechanic. I love these videos. The shop i work at is very similar to the atmosphere in Craig's shop. I am so excited to go to work now. Its like Christmas when a bike xomes in for service. Opening presents everyday. I love it.
Craig.. and Dan.. thanks for taking me away from my mind for 34.57 minutes.. it helped allot seeing you guys do your thing again..