Want to know what tools you need to tackle all the regular maintenance on your bike? Ari outlines the ingredients here, and they only cost $500! rvz.la/3rZcjni
RevZilla, you are so lucky to have snapped up Ari and Zach! Such good content, such great knowledge of motorcycles! And Ari knows all the tricks of motorcycle mechanics. Thank you for the knowledge Ari.❤
They really are. The Shop Manual, Daily Rider and CTXP Specials are the only things I watch on the Revzilla channel because it's so well made, because it's Ari Henning and Zach Courts. Of course huge appreciation to the amazing editors and camera men behind it all as well! Keep up the great work, can't wait for the next CTXP Special, it feels like motorcycle Top Gear.
I agree. I really like these guys and is fun to see friends doing this high quality work. Hope to meet them someday that would be fun. Love their content.
Agreed. Let's not forget Spenser Robert! These guys, Spurgeon and Jen...what a team. I will forever miss Lemmy though, how cool would it be if he returned.
Big fan of the shop manual video series - a suggestion for a next episode if i may: what are the different kinds of motorcycle grease (lithium, silicone, ceramic ...) and which one to use for which purpose or component. Thanks !
A possible fourth P: put down the tools when you’re frustrated. I’ve found that working while frustrated usually makes the outcome worse (including buying a new part because I ham-fisted the existing part) while stepping away for a time can help me see the problem in a new way, usually a more productive way, when I return.
Hey Ari, well done! I would suggest a forth "P", Proper Lighting! Especially as one is working and taking photos of small or somewhat hidden parts, having a couple of LED portable shop lights makes all the difference in seeing black tubes on a black frame over blacked out engine parts. Thx for all you do Ari!
It's going to sound dorky, but I never work on a vehicle without wearing an LED camping headlamp. You can always see what you're working on and you never need to reposition lights or bikes. It's very difficult to do without once you get used to it.
Good lighting incredibly important. It's easy to think that you have a "good enough" view of a situation, but if you keep a light handy you'll realize that many times you benefit a lot from a clearer view.
I've been a pro bicycle mechanic for over a decade-and-a-half and just got into motorcycles. All of these tips are fantastic, and stuff I've learned to do over the years to reduce repair time and make repairs go smoothly. The MOST important thing he mentioned was putting your tools away and cleaning up as you are working. Remember that rags/cleaning cloths are one of your most important tools! I, personally, will lay out my tools before a job and lay each one back in its place as soon as it's not being used so I can practically grab the right tool without looking. This will also save a lot of confusion if you're sharing the tools with another mechanic who's working nearby. It sounds like a lot of extra time to spend, but it will save you a ton of time and frustration. Oh yeah, don't forget to clean your tools!! All of your mechanical skills are worthless without them, so respect your tools and treat them like gold🔧 🧼
I want to see a build series with Ari. I think his body of work on RUclips has pretty much everything a beginning and intermediate mechanic needs to do on their bike. What would be great is to see him take an old bike from "barely runs" to "beautifully restored."
What it is that I like to do is take a piece of cardboard and draw a schematic of where the bolts were removed from the vehicle, then stick the bolts that were removed in the schematic that way, you know what bolt went where
I was just going to say this but wanted to check if someone already did. It came in handy when I was doing a GL1500 belt job. One cover had a whole bunch of bolts. I don’t remember but let’s say 10. And of those ten there were 3 or 4 different lengths. Instead of tossing these different lengths into a bag I used that cardboard method and it held them and stopped them from rolling away as well as letting me know which one goes where. Worked great !
I used to work on Navy Helicopters, and for a lot of panels we would have a set template for this exact reason, but in a pinch we would draw it on cardboard. If it's good enough for a $32m helicopter, it's definitely good enough for a 20 year old honda 650.
This is all "A Number 1" advice. The Internet and inexpensive, ready-to-use phone camera are perks we didn't used to have - and oh what a difference these make in getting the job done correctly the first time! Another tip that I would add is: notate your shop manual as you proceed thru the job. Yes, I take copious notes along the way, adding part numbers, wrench sizes, and even ratchet extension lengths that will help when and if I have to do the job again. I also do a "post-project-analysis" and date my "lessons-learned" notes to make the job easier next time! I know that's pretty "anal" but I need all the help I can give myself! Thanks, Ari, for your fantastic tips!!
these are absolutely GOLDEN rules, that Iearned to follow myself. Taking ALOT of pictures, from different angles. Preparing thoroughly with workshop manuals and videos. Keeping the shop clean and organized, and parts well organized too.
Love the shop manual videos! All of these tactics are great - another organizing trick I like to use is a bolt map... draw a rough shape of the part on a piece of cardboard and poke holes through it. Then when bolts or screws come out, put them in the corresponding place. Thanks Ari!
Putting parts and the associated fasteners in bags and labeling them is so worth the time. I know for a fact that this simple step has saved me hours of frustration.
This is like the Mechanic's Bible right here. Extra tip, rather than take a bunch of photos, it's sometimes really helpful to grab a short clip of whatever you're working on to ensure you have a continuous, almost 3d archive of what you were disassembling
I’ve been a little hesitant to start doing a valve adjustment on my bike , but after seeing this I feel the 3 P’s have boosted my confidence. This is my winter project. Thanks Ari!
Good tips that I go through at my job, although I admit that "package" is something I mostly skip because I'm doing the same stuff over and over so I know where those bolts go. Only problem is "prepare." Try working on proprietary equipment that was never documented. It's...a way to stay employed.
It's nice to be learning this stuff in the internet age. RUclips has been really helpful. Finding a good instructional video before attempting a new job is crucial for me. I also read my manual and look at some forums for tips before jumping in. I'm not sure how people did this stuff before we all had camera phones in our pockets. I take a ton of photos before and during disassembly of anything. it's often the simplest stuff I have to go back and check.
A great video. Thank you. I learnt this the hard way in the early 90’s whilst racing in the Australian 250 cc production class. Living in Melbourne made my home track being Phillip Island only a 2 hour drive from where I was living at the time. During a practice session my RGV-250’s engine seized at top speed down Gardner straight. So it was a trip back home to pull apart the engine to replace the piston rings. It was a rush job and once everything was put back together I had a missing bolt. Meaning I had to start all over again to find it. If only I was this organised it would’ve saved a lot of time and energy. 👍😎
On the subject of "leftover parts" when you are done, I once had a buddy tell me his philosophy was "If I can't do it with fewer parts than they did, then I'm no better than them" 🤣
I’m a shade tree mechanic that’s been working on his own stuff for over 30 years. These tips are great! I’ll add a few things that have served me well over the years. 1: buy the factory service manual if possible. If not, a 3rd party repair manual is okay. RUclips is great for visuals and have helped me when the service manual left me stumped. However, often these videos can leave out important details such as torque values. 2. But the proper tools. You may think it’s unnecessary to buy that 28 mm wrench when you can use an adjustable wrench but that adjustable wrench will round over corners and reduce the life of the fastener. I have a tool box full of specialty tools that I rarely use but when I need them, I’m glad I have them. 3: Light,Light and more Light. You can never have too much light. It can make the difference in making a project easy or hard. 4: magnetic retractable stick. It just sucks when that bolt falls where you’re fat fingers can’t reach. Save time. Go get a magnetic stick.
Thank you Ari and RevZilla!!! I started to learn to do maintenance on my bike and my van, got the service manuals, and then this video popped up, perfect timing!!
I don't know why but this is the first common sense video I have seen where such simple steps were explained. Putting bolts back in was so key to having less of a morass to deal with on assembly. This video is killer.
Wow, this video is an absolute gem! 🌟 The content is not only informative but also presented in such an engaging and entertaining way. The visuals are top-notch, keeping me hooked from start to finish. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏👏"
My go-to for keeping track of fasteners on projects is to use a good hardware storage case with multiple compartments. With one of those, a roll of masking tape, and a sharpie, I can keep all the small parts sorted.
tip from me: lists Lists LISTS. Okay so you need to write down EVERYTHING you want done on your bike Then you should write down everything you need to order then you should write down what you want to get done in a 1 month timeframe then you need a list for what you want to get done today you also cant forget the list of things that need to get done in your workshop and you need to be VERY specific. This way you invite a few broskis over, give them tasks based on their experience, and it keeps everything going smoothly
i honestly would ( and have ) watch Ari reading a manual .... and i'm a huge believer in the bag-it & tag-it ... i always bag & tag sub-assemblies then put related parts in a box
Been a mechanic for some time, so this one's free: Get some tackle boxes. Not the big ones that fold open, just the simple $6 dollar clear boxes with partitions and a lid. You can customize them to accept any size nuts and bolts, and having individual compartments allows you to keep track of if those fasteners went to the airbox or trim panels. Keep the partitions numbered and a notepad saying where the bolts go for each partition. Toss the paper in and you can close it up without worrying about it getting knocked over. Now you can throw it on a shelf for months, then know where all the hardware goes even if you completely forgot how it went together. "I need to put the engine cover on, so... Ah, there it is 'engine cover- partition 6'. And look at that- all 8 of them."
Thanks Ari, I agree 100% doing with the 3 Ps what you do saves a huge about of time going back together, like you I like stop once in while to clean up the work bench and put tools away. I also use part of a cardboard box to draw picture of where screws and bolts go Primary covers or when splitting cases then push them into the cardboard, big payoff on reassembly. Thanks doing the SM. Denis Kerechuk.
Single screws, not groups are hard to remember which order, so a bag with a word might help. Single Tie Wraps (zip ties) are also hard to remember. I use egg crates to put groups of screws and stuff in order so it goes back together without skipping key parts that need disassembly to go in the correct order.
Solid tips for sure ! I don’t have much space to work on my bike but I do use boxes from recently ordered parts and wrap pieces I’ve taken Off the bike in shop towels and throw the hardware for that piece in there with it …
now i just need to find out how to get you to my house and show me what you are talking about. i attempted to buy a 4 wheeler about 25 years ago and did what you had stated. your right, it is easy to take things apart....... then i looked a picture and took them from so many directions, it did not make sense. but it was fun. bought it for 400 dollars and sold it for 200 dollars. the tires were brand new, so it was a good buy no mater what. thanks brother!
The last thing to to help with your projects is to have a health dose of humility. I have done all the research before, gathered up my tools, and once I am inside I have had to back out because what I researched or the tutorials I used were different than what I actually have in front of me. You can either go back and do more research or send the work to a shop and in the process bring up with the tech why what you saw and what you have are so different and see if there is a reason behind that.
Love it! One thing I do if I’m working around a bunch of wires, hoses or tubes (often resembling a bunch of spaghetti!) is to take some painters tape, mark some unique (but short) identifier characters on it, attach it to the hose/wire/tube, and then photograph it before removing it. When I look at the photo, I can clearly see exactly where hose “B1R” goes and put it back in place. It just makes it so much easier on my brain - one less thing I have to remember, so I can devote more brain power to the task at hand. Excellent tips! And short and concise video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
For 2nd problem i usually buy multi colored permanent markers and mark my connectors and i buy a big chart paper and write name of parts like clutch cover head etc and i mark the screws with 1 2 3 4 or different colors and mark the place where those screws go so i can tighten in criscross pattern easily and for parts i put them on table covered by same chart paper and also take photo of the bike parts before dissassembly by this way i ensure i never get confused
Right way to do it is just jump in, unbolt everything and when you are putting it back together you will find all the right bolts lying around on the driveway and have a handful of extra bolts after the assembly 😀
Good video. It drives me nuts to watch a video of a mechanic with stuff all over every inch of their work bench. I've gotten much more meticulous about organizing as i go. No other option when you only have a small space. Same goes for cooking in the kitchen. Reaearch, plan, prep, clean, cook, clean and serve. Then make the kids clean up 😂
God damn it Ari! Your pure mc-intellect and communication skills mixed with that hunk of body of yours, make my gf watch shop-manual next to me.. And she's not even in to bikes! Love your videos though! More plz!
Thanks Rev, just subscribed so….. I’m about to rip apart my 73 FLH Harley old dog Shovelhead and am wondering about frozen bolts and such. Question; can I use a bolt loosener or whatever fluid to unlock frozen bolts. I’m hesitating before spraying. Please help!!!
Hey, thanks for catching that. We had a few people say the same thing but we were all out riding at the track this weekend after the video went live. Here's the link and thanks again! rvz.la/3Lr5Fgh
I use Corelle breakfast bowls from the thrift store for removed bolts and such. They hold delicious granola and ten mm bolts. Is there anything they can't do?
I've started taking long panning videos instead of photos because you can see some different angles or see somethings you didn't know you wanted to see.
I realized I was of a certain age when I found out writing specs and tips on pad and paper was not the norm any longer....thanks for not making me feel too old yet Ari
The other two steps are obvious I think, the one thing that I've done since jump street is put the fasters back in the hole I just took them out of, as you note in your video. People tell me it's stupid since "you'll just have to take them out when you put the part back on and that wastes time" or "you're going to put the part back on in one minute, it doesn't matter" - which completely misses the point. Trying to rush a project is usually a path to the project failing.
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Want to know what tools you need to tackle all the regular maintenance on your bike? Ari outlines the ingredients here, and they only cost $500! rvz.la/3rZcjni
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RevZilla, you are so lucky to have snapped up Ari and Zach! Such good content, such great knowledge of motorcycles! And Ari knows all the tricks of motorcycle mechanics. Thank you for the knowledge Ari.❤
They really are. The Shop Manual, Daily Rider and CTXP Specials are the only things I watch on the Revzilla channel because it's so well made, because it's Ari Henning and Zach Courts.
Of course huge appreciation to the amazing editors and camera men behind it all as well! Keep up the great work, can't wait for the next CTXP Special, it feels like motorcycle Top Gear.
@@eirikaustad7580 Yes! Spenser Roberts is an amazing director!
I agree. I really like these guys and is fun to see friends doing this high quality work. Hope to meet them someday that would be fun. Love their content.
Agreed. Let's not forget Spenser Robert! These guys, Spurgeon and Jen...what a team.
I will forever miss Lemmy though, how cool would it be if he returned.
Just those two, not the other guy. Spurg..
Big fan of the shop manual video series - a suggestion for a next episode if i may: what are the different kinds of motorcycle grease (lithium, silicone, ceramic ...) and which one to use for which purpose or component. Thanks !
A possible fourth P: put down the tools when you’re frustrated. I’ve found that working while frustrated usually makes the outcome worse (including buying a new part because I ham-fisted the existing part) while stepping away for a time can help me see the problem in a new way, usually a more productive way, when I return.
Definitely. Work with a calm head or not at all, screwed up a fair few parts and what should've been simple jobs
On more than one occassion the answer to the problem revealed itself to me while I was asleep. No kidding.
Hey Ari, well done! I would suggest a forth "P", Proper Lighting! Especially as one is working and taking photos of small or somewhat hidden parts, having a couple of LED portable shop lights makes all the difference in seeing black tubes on a black frame over blacked out engine parts. Thx for all you do Ari!
Ikea has a bunch of very modestly priced adjustable lamps that work very well.
It's going to sound dorky, but I never work on a vehicle without wearing an LED camping headlamp. You can always see what you're working on and you never need to reposition lights or bikes. It's very difficult to do without once you get used to it.
Good lighting incredibly important. It's easy to think that you have a "good enough" view of a situation, but if you keep a light handy you'll realize that many times you benefit a lot from a clearer view.
Taking tons of pictures is a must. This has saved me from so many headaches over the years.
These tips are great because they help when every single job gets interrupted by life like a kid, spouse, lack of parts ect.
With all the stuff I constantly buy through Revzilla than I’m definitely supporting this channel!!!!!!
I've been a pro bicycle mechanic for over a decade-and-a-half and just got into motorcycles. All of these tips are fantastic, and stuff I've learned to do over the years to reduce repair time and make repairs go smoothly. The MOST important thing he mentioned was putting your tools away and cleaning up as you are working. Remember that rags/cleaning cloths are one of your most important tools!
I, personally, will lay out my tools before a job and lay each one back in its place as soon as it's not being used so I can practically grab the right tool without looking. This will also save a lot of confusion if you're sharing the tools with another mechanic who's working nearby.
It sounds like a lot of extra time to spend, but it will save you a ton of time and frustration.
Oh yeah, don't forget to clean your tools!! All of your mechanical skills are worthless without them, so respect your tools and treat them like gold🔧 🧼
More Ari videos please. Everything he does is solid gold!
I want to see a build series with Ari. I think his body of work on RUclips has pretty much everything a beginning and intermediate mechanic needs to do on their bike. What would be great is to see him take an old bike from "barely runs" to "beautifully restored."
What it is that I like to do is take a piece of cardboard and draw a schematic of where the bolts were removed from the vehicle, then stick the bolts that were removed in the schematic that way, you know what bolt went where
I was just going to say this but wanted to check if someone already did. It came in handy when I was doing a GL1500 belt job. One cover had a whole bunch of bolts. I don’t remember but let’s say 10. And of those ten there were 3 or 4 different lengths. Instead of tossing these different lengths into a bag I used that cardboard method and it held them and stopped them from rolling away as well as letting me know which one goes where. Worked great !
I used to work on Navy Helicopters, and for a lot of panels we would have a set template for this exact reason, but in a pinch we would draw it on cardboard. If it's good enough for a $32m helicopter, it's definitely good enough for a 20 year old honda 650.
This is all "A Number 1" advice. The Internet and inexpensive, ready-to-use phone camera are perks we didn't used to have - and oh what a difference these make in getting the job done correctly the first time! Another tip that I would add is: notate your shop manual as you proceed thru the job. Yes, I take copious notes along the way, adding part numbers, wrench sizes, and even ratchet extension lengths that will help when and if I have to do the job again. I also do a "post-project-analysis" and date my "lessons-learned" notes to make the job easier next time! I know that's pretty "anal" but I need all the help I can give myself! Thanks, Ari, for your fantastic tips!!
these are absolutely GOLDEN rules, that Iearned to follow myself. Taking ALOT of pictures, from different angles. Preparing thoroughly with workshop manuals and videos. Keeping the shop clean and organized, and parts well organized too.
Love the shop manual videos! All of these tactics are great - another organizing trick I like to use is a bolt map... draw a rough shape of the part on a piece of cardboard and poke holes through it. Then when bolts or screws come out, put them in the corresponding place.
Thanks Ari!
Putting parts and the associated fasteners in bags and labeling them is so worth the time. I know for a fact that this simple step has saved me hours of frustration.
Your maintenance videos are great and useful. Please, keep them coming! Thank you!
Flagging tape. This is more helpful with cars, but I tie flagging tape to connectors so I don't forget to reconnect them
This is like the Mechanic's Bible right here. Extra tip, rather than take a bunch of photos, it's sometimes really helpful to grab a short clip of whatever you're working on to ensure you have a continuous, almost 3d archive of what you were disassembling
I’ve been a little hesitant to start doing a valve adjustment on my bike , but after seeing this I feel the 3 P’s have boosted my confidence. This is my winter project. Thanks Ari!
Good tips that I go through at my job, although I admit that "package" is something I mostly skip because I'm doing the same stuff over and over so I know where those bolts go.
Only problem is "prepare." Try working on proprietary equipment that was never documented. It's...a way to stay employed.
One of your most valuable shop manuals yet! Great work.
It's nice to be learning this stuff in the internet age. RUclips has been really helpful. Finding a good instructional video before attempting a new job is crucial for me. I also read my manual and look at some forums for tips before jumping in.
I'm not sure how people did this stuff before we all had camera phones in our pockets. I take a ton of photos before and during disassembly of anything. it's often the simplest stuff I have to go back and check.
A great video. Thank you. I learnt this the hard way in the early 90’s whilst racing in the Australian 250 cc production class. Living in Melbourne made my home track being Phillip Island only a 2 hour drive from where I was living at the time. During a practice session my RGV-250’s engine seized at top speed down Gardner straight. So it was a trip back home to pull apart the engine to replace the piston rings. It was a rush job and once everything was put back together I had a missing bolt. Meaning I had to start all over again to find it. If only I was this organised it would’ve saved a lot of time and energy. 👍😎
On the subject of "leftover parts" when you are done, I once had a buddy tell me his philosophy was "If I can't do it with fewer parts than they did, then I'm no better than them" 🤣
I’m a shade tree mechanic that’s been working on his own stuff for over 30 years. These tips are great! I’ll add a few things that have served me well over the years.
1: buy the factory service manual if possible. If not, a 3rd party repair manual is okay. RUclips is great for visuals and have helped me when the service manual left me stumped. However, often these videos can leave out important details such as torque values.
2. But the proper tools. You may think it’s unnecessary to buy that 28 mm wrench when you can use an adjustable wrench but that adjustable wrench will round over corners and reduce the life of the fastener. I have a tool box full of specialty tools that I rarely use but when I need them, I’m glad I have them.
3: Light,Light and more Light. You can never have too much light. It can make the difference in making a project easy or hard.
4: magnetic retractable stick. It just sucks when that bolt falls where you’re fat fingers can’t reach. Save time. Go get a magnetic stick.
Thank you Ari and RevZilla!!!
I started to learn to do maintenance on my bike and my van, got the service manuals, and then this video popped up, perfect timing!!
Thank you for the tips, Ari
Digital cameras are a real boon. I used to make hand sketches for things like wire and cable routing, but a camera is so much faster and better.
Excellent video! Your tips were so helpful, and reminder to prepare and be organized. Agree taking pics before disassembly is a must.
You guys have some of the best Mc content on the net Ari is awesome.
And to be able to say I knew you when! Great video and great ideas!!
I don't know why but this is the first common sense video I have seen where such simple steps were explained. Putting bolts back in was so key to having less of a morass to deal with on assembly. This video is killer.
Wow, this video is an absolute gem! 🌟 The content is not only informative but also presented in such an engaging and entertaining way. The visuals are top-notch, keeping me hooked from start to finish. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏👏"
My go-to for keeping track of fasteners on projects is to use a good hardware storage case with multiple compartments. With one of those, a roll of masking tape, and a sharpie, I can keep all the small parts sorted.
tip from me: lists Lists LISTS.
Okay so you need to write down EVERYTHING you want done on your bike
Then you should write down everything you need to order
then you should write down what you want to get done in a 1 month timeframe
then you need a list for what you want to get done today
you also cant forget the list of things that need to get done in your workshop
and you need to be VERY specific.
This way you invite a few broskis over, give them tasks based on their experience, and it keeps everything going smoothly
One of your most valuable shop manuals yet! Great work.
great tips! I also gather all zip-bags I can and reuse them on my oem bike bolts! Cheers!
As soone as Ducati allows us to buy a real maintenance manual, I will so exactly this!
I work the other way around: I won't buy a vehicle I can't buy a shop manual for.
Theyre available online
LT Snyder sells a comprehensive manual
Ducati forums are a greater treasure trove of help & write-ups than any other make
Exactly! :)
I also discovered the egg holder for this purpose :)
Ari, you are amazing brother! Thanks for the content as always...
Great tips. I forget to these things and I know even the smallest project would run smoother if I did them. Thanks again guys for great content 👍
i honestly would ( and have ) watch Ari reading a manual .... and i'm a huge believer in the bag-it & tag-it ... i always bag & tag sub-assemblies then put related parts in a box
Been a mechanic for some time, so this one's free:
Get some tackle boxes. Not the big ones that fold open, just the simple $6 dollar clear boxes with partitions and a lid. You can customize them to accept any size nuts and bolts, and having individual compartments allows you to keep track of if those fasteners went to the airbox or trim panels. Keep the partitions numbered and a notepad saying where the bolts go for each partition. Toss the paper in and you can close it up without worrying about it getting knocked over. Now you can throw it on a shelf for months, then know where all the hardware goes even if you completely forgot how it went together.
"I need to put the engine cover on, so... Ah, there it is 'engine cover- partition 6'. And look at that- all 8 of them."
That is great. I did a video to my Ducati when changed the timing belts and was awesome
Thanks Ari, I agree 100% doing with the 3 Ps what you do saves a huge about of time going back together, like you I like stop once in while to clean up the work bench and put tools away. I also use part of a cardboard box to draw picture of where screws and bolts go Primary covers or when splitting cases then push them into the cardboard, big payoff on reassembly. Thanks doing the SM. Denis Kerechuk.
Single screws, not groups are hard to remember which order, so a bag with a word might help. Single Tie Wraps (zip ties) are also hard to remember. I use egg crates to put groups of screws and stuff in order so it goes back together without skipping key parts that need disassembly to go in the correct order.
Solid tips for sure ! I don’t have much space to work on my bike but I do use boxes from recently ordered parts and wrap pieces I’ve taken Off the bike in shop towels and throw the hardware for that piece in there with it …
now i just need to find out how to get you to my house and show me what you are talking about. i attempted to buy a 4 wheeler about 25 years ago and did what you had stated. your right, it is easy to take things apart....... then i looked a picture and took them from so many directions, it did not make sense. but it was fun. bought it for 400 dollars and sold it for 200 dollars. the tires were brand new, so it was a good buy no mater what. thanks brother!
Great minds think alike. Another awesome video.
Excellent, so now when the winter is coming I will know what to do with my CG 125!
Different color zip ties for which things get reconnected (hoses/electrical) made my life easier.
The last thing to to help with your projects is to have a health dose of humility. I have done all the research before, gathered up my tools, and once I am inside I have had to back out because what I researched or the tutorials I used were different than what I actually have in front of me. You can either go back and do more research or send the work to a shop and in the process bring up with the tech why what you saw and what you have are so different and see if there is a reason behind that.
Thank you Ari!
Love it!
One thing I do if I’m working around a bunch of wires, hoses or tubes (often resembling a bunch of spaghetti!) is to take some painters tape, mark some unique (but short) identifier characters on it, attach it to the hose/wire/tube, and then photograph it before removing it. When I look at the photo, I can clearly see exactly where hose “B1R” goes and put it back in place.
It just makes it so much easier on my brain - one less thing I have to remember, so I can devote more brain power to the task at hand.
Excellent tips! And short and concise video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
i think ari needs more exposure in this channel.
Solid advice- thank you!
For 2nd problem i usually buy multi colored permanent markers and mark my connectors and i buy a big chart paper and write name of parts like clutch cover head etc and i mark the screws with 1 2 3 4 or different colors and mark the place where those screws go so i can tighten in criscross pattern easily and for parts i put them on table covered by same chart paper and also take photo of the bike parts before dissassembly by this way i ensure i never get confused
Yes indeed, every time
Best motorcycle series ever 💪
Thank you!
I always waiting for your video ❤
Congratulations ❤️🔥 great video👌💪
Awesome! Thank you Ari!
Buy the service manual and read it! #1 IMO
Excellent advice.
Thanks!
My next project is an addition. Not much to photograph, but I'll be putting witness marks on my mirror stems.
Great tips!!
It's been a while and yes FIRST!
Right way to do it is just jump in, unbolt everything and when you are putting it back together you will find all the right bolts lying around on the driveway and have a handful of extra bolts after the assembly 😀
Great review!
Good video. It drives me nuts to watch a video of a mechanic with stuff all over every inch of their work bench. I've gotten much more meticulous about organizing as i go. No other option when you only have a small space. Same goes for cooking in the kitchen. Reaearch, plan, prep, clean, cook, clean and serve. Then make the kids clean up 😂
Thank you Ari, it looks awesome! My wife says you are finally getting in touch with your feminine side!!
God damn it Ari! Your pure mc-intellect and communication skills mixed with that hunk of body of yours, make my gf watch shop-manual next to me.. And she's not even in to bikes!
Love your videos though! More plz!
@2:34 my boy shops at McMaster 👍
Thanks
Thanks for the info :)
King. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Excellent advice 👍my only problem when “unpacking” a Ducati is the fairings … I never know where to put them safe 😅
Keep them coming. Need to get back to creating content.
In the lockdown I restored two vintage motorcycles from 80s and converted them into cafe racers. And thinking of converting them into EV.
Nailed! 👌🏻
Thanks Rev, just subscribed so….. I’m about to rip apart my 73 FLH Harley old dog Shovelhead and am wondering about frozen bolts and such.
Question; can I use a bolt loosener or whatever fluid to unlock frozen bolts. I’m hesitating before spraying. Please help!!!
All good but all difficult when the repairs are going to have to be done in a car park whenever work and the weather permits
Good to know I’m doing all 3 right but tidy is my Achilles heal.
Am I the only one who doesn't see a link to the survey?
No, I don’t see a link to a survey either.
No link for me either.
Right it’s absent
Hey, thanks for catching that. We had a few people say the same thing but we were all out riding at the track this weekend after the video went live. Here's the link and thanks again! rvz.la/3Lr5Fgh
Top hints, unfortunately came late 😅
I use Corelle breakfast bowls from the thrift store for removed bolts and such. They hold delicious granola and ten mm bolts. Is there anything they can't do?
Brilliant..
I've started taking long panning videos instead of photos because you can see some different angles or see somethings you didn't know you wanted to see.
How about how to replace the air filter in a 2014 Honda CTX1300.
I realized I was of a certain age when I found out writing specs and tips on pad and paper was not the norm any longer....thanks for not making me feel too old yet Ari
Good comment. I had better write this down so I don't forget it. 😃
Get a bunch of the most usual m6, m8 and m10 cheap nylon nuts and use them to get the bike bolts tight in the parts they belong.
I wonder what that rebel 500 needed? Such a good and beautiful bike!
Not a rebel, I think it's the scl500. Equally beautiful IMO!
The other two steps are obvious I think, the one thing that I've done since jump street is put the fasters back in the hole I just took them out of, as you note in your video. People tell me it's stupid since "you'll just have to take them out when you put the part back on and that wastes time" or "you're going to put the part back on in one minute, it doesn't matter" - which completely misses the point. Trying to rush a project is usually a path to the project failing.
I was today years old when I found out Ari is the James May of the Revzilla crew. Makes me wonder who are their Clarkson and Hammond.
They didn't mention the most important tip of all :
Watch a shop manual video on how to do something on your bike before doing it
It was the first fucking tip
I'm not the only one with a Ziploc bag collection 😂
I would love to talk to him, sm has saved me a couple times