I don’t mind that projects don’t get finished right away. I would however like if you would make a playlist with projects that were completed over time. So I can sit and watch them from beginning to end.
I personally dont care if you dont finish a project every week. Im just glad your channel exists. Thanks. Now come fix my bike. And get it done quickly, lol 😆
I start my weekends with an episode of The bearded mechanic, a coffee and then I'm going to my garage to admire multiple unfinished project. Life is good.
My old neighbour (who died last year in his 90s) used to race CX500s up hill here in the UK. There are short but very steep hill races all over the UK. One of his records still stands. He used to be a mechanic and he has SO many tales, including working in the pits and garages at the TT races back in the 1950s/1960s. He was a legend, sorely missed. I will look forward to that CX project very much.
A fellow Brit 😁. There are plenty of very steep uphill tracks in UK, some good unofficial ones up here in north Wales, well the whole nation is on a hill lol(mountain, I mean mountain)
I love how you don't owe us an update but you provided us with an update. I'm seriously invested in your projects now. So is my girlfriend. And she doesn't know anything about bikes.
I will probably never ride a Motorcycle or work on one, but I really enjoy your videos. Guess I enjoy a master working in their craft. Looking forward to your videos every week.
OCC was officially the lowest point in US motorcycle culture. Imagine that at one point, the Tuetels were trying to expand into the second US based crap production motorcycle company.
@@truantray OCC only buy lot parts and build all together not more doing, and then junior fail art build many bike worst ride but beauty show bike , not can use road ,only show bike. parts have only cheap normal parts and all working normal, only worst has what idiot junior do all bike fail lot and stupid ideas lot destroy normal good bike him own stupid ideas.
"Everyone needs a Craig" while true, any practitioners of the philosophies of Craig should strive to "Be a Craig" I absolutely respect and admire Craig for skipping as much as possible, sending things to others to get sorted out, and stabbing at it himself in order to increase his own knowledge and experience. Awesome way to do things. Thanks Craig and Dan!
While I am incredibly fortunate to have a Craig, I am definitely striving to be more of a Craig myself. Sometimes I get to be that for my co-workers and family already!
Love the updates - time is the killer of all things - my favorite part of this video, was knowing when its time to put on the Dad hat!! Keep up the hard work Craig and Dan!
Craig, if this is your first time cerakoting try their air dry selection instead of the one that needs to be baked. It is simple to work with and requires less experience. Taking it off is a legitimate nightmare so do not cut any corners in the prep. Their air dry coatings does hold up very well and even though it is less hard it is still waaaaayy more durable then paint.
You forgot the number one rule when you are shipping something. After you shake the box, you have to say in a loud authoritative voice, " That ain't goin' nowhere."
Golf club boxes work best for shipping forks and shocks. Go to your local driving range, golf course or golf reseller and ask for any empty club boxes they have laying around. They are happy to get rid of them.
I don’t mind that it takes time for projects to get finished. It Gives us viewers more content to watch. I just enjoy the fact that you actually complete projects. Keep it up Craig and Dan!
Im loving the fact that you arent slapping these bikes back together just to run enough for a video. You are actually taking the time to address the issues with them. Got mad respect for you, keep on rolling. It doesnt matter the projects are taking time, every guy/gal has an unfinished project thats been sat for too long or taking time 🤣
I love you made an update on this. And it's an important one. To show, that while a finished video is half an hour maybe, there's gazilion arse-hours that go into it and even a simple washer can throw you back a week or a month. This is important to understand! Thanks!
i just want to say craig is an awesome person. he knows i lost my son and i really appreciate the condolences craig and family it really meant alot, thank you again.
Craig, thank you for what are you doing. I've got my license and got my first project bike. Today my Yamaha XJ/FJ 600 is already restored to its full glory.
Don’t beat yourself up Craig. You’re doing a fine job of juggling stuff and the end is in sight 😁 Just keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll eat those elephants and then get some more 😊 Lots of love from Sunny England 🥲
Haven't been following for so long but I really do admire the commitment put into all the projects that are happening at once. Would like to send my best cheers for this time devotion. I will happily follow the progress whenever progress happens, content really does not have to show up regularly.
I, and i'm sure others didn't mean to rib too hard on project hell. I've got a few that are lingering longer than I'd like, so completely sympathetic. Your builds are great, looking forward to seeing these things wrapped up though in time!
Took me two months to do a moderate restoration on my old 84 Magna V65. That was just swapping out parts from the parts bike, cleaning and syncing carbs, cleaning the gas tank, changing the rear suspension, and some light wiring. I can't imagine doing 4 full tear-down projects like this in the same amount of time! Enjoy watching you make it happen.
Hello, my first comment. All of us who restore old bikes and who order parts know that we will be missing something important when we put the bikes together. Perfect that you say it as it is and don't cut together a video where you have parts the next day👍 Things take time in the world of restoration👌 Regards Bjørn Bergset Norway. (I have also ordered specific springs for my upgrades on bikes from Race Tech and they have delivered every time👍)
I like how Craig is such a real world wrench. I LOVE Stacy David's GearZ, and I understand the necessity for brevity in a 24 minute tv show, but having done many of the projects that he has, when he says ok, we're gonna do this and zippo--... Now we removed the steering wheel and the dash...WAIT HOLD ON that ALONE with power tools and experience took EIGHT EFFING HOURS. Just did the wheel bearings on my 91 FXRS...not hard, just time consuming. EVERYONE NEEDS A CRAIG!
I can't believe I doubted you. Those videos that almost disappointed me don't anymore. I look forward to your content. P.s. As long as you finish everything and ride it...
Thank you for project updates ! That OCC is so technical.....but looking forward to seeing what happens to the CX500. Keep up the good work love the channel ❤ Martin in 🇬🇧
Definitely know how it goes, simultaneously working on 4 bikes at the moment (1x timing chain + full gasket/seal kit + a paint job, 2x crank bearings/seals, 1x new crank, bearings, and top end so 4 cases split all at once. Then also have one car to work on for a customer, my personal project car, and 2 other bikes I haven't even started on..just not enough time in the day or me's in the shop lol.
Take your time my friend. I don't even have a motorcycle and I watch all your videos. Keep doing what your doing. Get done what you can get done. We like watching the journey and we appreciate your honesty. Keep up the good work.
Happy to see your videos posted no matter what you are working on as I always learn a tip on what to or somtimes not to do in the video. You Are Appreciated.🙏😎👍
Take ur time, I got 4 old bikes on construction right now, and yes is a nightmare, got one honda shadow VT 600, a Kawasaki ninja EX 250 with a rebuild motor and stuff, full conversation to "Neo café". And s Honda XR200R ( Brasil version) rebuild completely. And yes it's a lot of time and money. U get problem after problem, after another problems, take it easy Craig ur the man
Honestly I would happily watch one build at a time from start to finish each week (progress allowing). They are all interesting on their own way, it's much easier to follow. I honestly forget which bikes you have in at the time week to week because of the gaps between working on them. Love the work that you are doing! Please come to the UK and fix my knackered 95k mile Honda NTV cheersthanksbye 😂
This video is great because it shows what really goes on in shops. At least every shop/garage ive ever worked at. Keeping things straight is its own type of stress ontop of the actual mechanical work stress.
No worries on that chopper...that guy is a typical RUclips I want it yesterday guy and he'll get over it. I know one of his viewers personally and he says he will keep watching no matter what. ;)
i know this all too well! i am in the middle of restoring a 70s honda z50 mini trail. every time i turn around i find something else i need to order.. and wait for.. patience is a virtue!
I can relate to the ordering parts trap. I had a dump truck in the shop for a month. I was waiting on parts to rebuild the steering column. Got those parts in and realized I needed more bearings. And they got delivered to the wrong place. 😮But I did get it done in the end
Love your work and never say die attitude Craig. Have watched most of your content, n love it, keep up all your amazing content peace out n best wishes to you and yours from Sth Australia (Morphett vale,Adelaide)✌️☘️🙏👍🇦🇺
I like the various ongoing projects. Its cool to see them move along in periodic episodes. Like following the different individual character stories within a novel or game. Hope Dan has fun on his Moon-kayak trip. Never seen Moon-kayaking before but it sounds cool
I would prefer you sticking to one bike at the time, maximum two... Filling out the gaps with occational single episode "guest" projects. But you do it your way, whatever way you like. Keep the joy - that is the number one thing that you share with us viewers. Blesings
Its a small world and I already know what that BIG surprise is next week with the CX500. BHB let it out of the bag in his last video which was out yesterday. Looking forward to that one.
with the XR250, check between the valves and below the valve seats for cracks, this is common on these engines. The parts such as cam or followers still can be had new from CMS in the Netherlands
I am in the same boat you are in, I kind of painted myself into a corner, way to many projects started and now I am overwhelmed not knowing what way to turn.
I think the videos are great! I figure as long as you come back to finish a project, then take as long as needed! I’m seeing videos every week regardless. Thanks Craig! Have a good one!
I don’t mind that projects don’t get finished right away. I would however like if you would make a playlist with projects that were completed over time. So I can sit and watch them from beginning to end.
I kinda like this Idea. Here here!
I would also like to express my fondness for that... particular idea
100%, playlists would be awesome.
That's a great idea.
Facts
Oh look, an honest channel, where not everything goes right. Excellent content.
A million half finished projects? Every craftsman and craftswoman felt that in their soul
ya, you don't need to say "craftswoman" - man refers to mankind. Of which women are a part. HUman. Not Human and Huwoman.
I personally dont care if you dont finish a project every week. Im just glad your channel exists. Thanks. Now come fix my bike. And get it done quickly, lol 😆
I am an industrial mechanic, I feel you ,everyone thinks it's a ten minute fix! Take your time, no need to explain. Love the channel!
But the guys on TV do it in 30 minutes?!....(Sarcasm)
The oil leak under the OCC bike is just the cherry on top. *chef's kiss*
That thing is a POS
I start my weekends with an episode of The bearded mechanic, a coffee and then I'm going to my garage to admire multiple unfinished project. Life is good.
My old neighbour (who died last year in his 90s) used to race CX500s up hill here in the UK. There are short but very steep hill races all over the UK. One of his records still stands. He used to be a mechanic and he has SO many tales, including working in the pits and garages at the TT races back in the 1950s/1960s. He was a legend, sorely missed. I will look forward to that CX project very much.
That’s awesome. Great story man, I love that the UK still keeps its motorcycle heritage alive.
A fellow Brit 😁. There are plenty of very steep uphill tracks in UK, some good unofficial ones up here in north Wales, well the whole nation is on a hill lol(mountain, I mean mountain)
Doesn't matter who's first... We can all agree Craig is #1!
He has a list - it is full of crappy bikes to be fixed... 😂
Greg is better. Craig smells funny.
I'm really excited about you being really excited about the excitement of the exciting projects. Exciting!
UH
when your excited, thinking of synonyms is a low priority lol
Over here in Britainland this is by far my most favourite bike channel.
Thanks for the project updates. Wow that’s a lot going on. I hope the weather for your family camping trip is awesome. Have fun and recharge.
I love how you don't owe us an update but you provided us with an update. I'm seriously invested in your projects now. So is my girlfriend. And she doesn't know anything about bikes.
I will probably never ride a Motorcycle or work on one, but I really enjoy your videos. Guess I enjoy a master working in their craft. Looking forward to your videos every week.
You've made it in life when you have a coffee machine in our shop. Love it Craig!
I love the transparency. Always fun seeing how people's brains tick with multiple projects going on
mind.
That OCC bike is everyone’s nightmare come true.
OCC was officially the lowest point in US motorcycle culture. Imagine that at one point, the Tuetels were trying to expand into the second US based crap production motorcycle company.
@@truantray OCC only buy lot parts and build all together not more doing, and then junior fail art build many bike worst ride but beauty show bike , not can use road ,only show bike. parts have only cheap normal parts and all working normal, only worst has what idiot junior do all bike fail lot and stupid ideas lot destroy normal good bike him own stupid ideas.
"Everyone needs a Craig" while true, any practitioners of the philosophies of Craig should strive to "Be a Craig"
I absolutely respect and admire Craig for skipping as much as possible, sending things to others to get sorted out, and stabbing at it himself in order to increase his own knowledge and experience. Awesome way to do things. Thanks Craig and Dan!
While I am incredibly fortunate to have a Craig, I am definitely striving to be more of a Craig myself.
Sometimes I get to be that for my co-workers and family already!
I am foaming at the mouth over the adventure bike build
Me too. And there will be something very special coming
One of the most interesting channels on YT. I can watch Craig work on bikes for hours. Heres the kicker, I dont even own a bike.
I'm so happy I was able to be apart of this channel from the beginning... I truly appreciate every upload!!!!
Love the updates - time is the killer of all things - my favorite part of this video, was knowing when its time to put on the Dad hat!! Keep up the hard work Craig and Dan!
Camping with dad, can't get any better than that... the boys will cherish these times for life!
Craig, if this is your first time cerakoting try their air dry selection instead of the one that needs to be baked. It is simple to work with and requires less experience. Taking it off is a legitimate nightmare so do not cut any corners in the prep. Their air dry coatings does hold up very well and even though it is less hard it is still waaaaayy more durable then paint.
Love the Zelda wind waker treasure melody to the turbo reveal.
Nice work Dan!
Pretty sure it's just from the n64 OoT
Friday afternoon. Quiet day at work.
Bearded mechanic video drops.
Happy days !
You forgot the number one rule when you are shipping something. After you shake the box, you have to say in a loud authoritative voice, " That ain't goin' nowhere."
Everyone knows that that trick only works with ratchet straps. Getting so tired of the misinformation😏🤣
Both of you forgot the double slap on the thing before uttering the magic words.
Awesome content 😊
Golf club boxes work best for shipping forks and shocks. Go to your local driving range, golf course or golf reseller and ask for any empty club boxes they have laying around. They are happy to get rid of them.
normal men NOT play golf ewer, not smart waste time lot only, golf not have relax and funny hobby,
The box he put the suspension parts in isn't far off from a club box.
@@mattivirtaAre you having a stroke?
As long as you have your cat, all will be well in the end.
I don’t mind that it takes time for projects to get finished. It Gives us viewers more content to watch. I just enjoy the fact that you actually complete projects. Keep it up Craig and Dan!
Im loving the fact that you arent slapping these bikes back together just to run enough for a video. You are actually taking the time to address the issues with them. Got mad respect for you, keep on rolling. It doesnt matter the projects are taking time, every guy/gal has an unfinished project thats been sat for too long or taking time 🤣
I love you made an update on this. And it's an important one. To show, that while a finished video is half an hour maybe, there's gazilion arse-hours that go into it and even a simple washer can throw you back a week or a month. This is important to understand! Thanks!
i just want to say craig is an awesome person. he knows i lost my son and i really appreciate the condolences craig and family it really meant alot, thank you again.
Thanks for the update. It’s nice to know the status of the projects we all watch.
Craig, thank you for what are you doing. I've got my license and got my first project bike. Today my Yamaha XJ/FJ 600 is already restored to its full glory.
I don't even ride dirt bike, but this 250 project has intrigued me. Don't forget to take care of the stripped thread. Helicoil?
I am really excited for the episodes coming up, especially the chopper tuning and cx500 build.
Marvellous. Keep em coming Craig and Dan 👍
Don’t beat yourself up Craig. You’re doing a fine job of juggling stuff and the end is in sight 😁 Just keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll eat those elephants and then get some more 😊 Lots of love from Sunny England 🥲
Haven't been following for so long but I really do admire the commitment put into all the projects that are happening at once. Would like to send my best cheers for this time devotion. I will happily follow the progress whenever progress happens, content really does not have to show up regularly.
Take your time. We'll all watch as things come. Subscribed and enjoying your videos.
those cylinders look brand new incredible.
I, and i'm sure others didn't mean to rib too hard on project hell. I've got a few that are lingering longer than I'd like, so completely sympathetic. Your builds are great, looking forward to seeing these things wrapped up though in time!
Took me two months to do a moderate restoration on my old 84 Magna V65. That was just swapping out parts from the parts bike, cleaning and syncing carbs, cleaning the gas tank, changing the rear suspension, and some light wiring. I can't imagine doing 4 full tear-down projects like this in the same amount of time! Enjoy watching you make it happen.
Hello, my first comment. All of us who restore old bikes and who order parts know that we will be missing something important when we put the bikes together. Perfect that you say it as it is and don't cut together a video where you have parts the next day👍 Things take time in the world of restoration👌 Regards Bjørn Bergset Norway. (I have also ordered specific springs for my upgrades on bikes from Race Tech and they have delivered every time👍)
The busa cylinders are just gorgeous.
Your sense of humour and personality is enough for your videos to be no boring.
So glad to hear you're just human. Keep up the good work, and stay that awesome dad you are.
Hay we need an update on the turbo bussa
I love how know when to take a step back and take the kids camping. Work and projects can wait . See ya next video !
I like how Craig is such a real world wrench. I LOVE Stacy David's GearZ, and I understand the necessity for brevity in a 24 minute tv show, but having done many of the projects that he has, when he says ok, we're gonna do this and zippo--... Now we removed the steering wheel and the dash...WAIT HOLD ON that ALONE with power tools and experience took EIGHT EFFING HOURS. Just did the wheel bearings on my 91 FXRS...not hard, just time consuming. EVERYONE NEEDS A CRAIG!
You, Dan, and your buddy Sean are almost Voltron. By far my favorite youtube channel Craig. Keep up the laid back, process of elimination approach.
Your video quality quantity ratio is fantastic. Keep doing exactly what you are! 👍🏻
I can't believe I doubted you. Those videos that almost disappointed me don't anymore. I look forward to your content. P.s.
As long as you finish everything and ride it...
Thank you for project updates ! That OCC is so technical.....but looking forward to seeing what happens to the CX500. Keep up the good work love the channel ❤ Martin in 🇬🇧
Definitely know how it goes, simultaneously working on 4 bikes at the moment (1x timing chain + full gasket/seal kit + a paint job, 2x crank bearings/seals, 1x new crank, bearings, and top end so 4 cases split all at once. Then also have one car to work on for a customer, my personal project car, and 2 other bikes I haven't even started on..just not enough time in the day or me's in the shop lol.
Enjoy your down time guys.
Thank you for the interesting peek into the behind the scenes.
Dan, the ending 😂
Work on what you want to work on. Don't worry about us, we just enjoy watching what you're working on, whatever it is 😊
Take your time my friend. I don't even have a motorcycle and I watch all your videos. Keep doing what your doing. Get done what you can get done. We like watching the journey and we appreciate your honesty. Keep up the good work.
You have a beautiful cat, Craig :)
Don't change a thing! I enjoy you and Dan with the back and forth, learning along with you....GREAT format
Great video Craig! Loving the content, great discussions and I always learn loads. Thanks!
I love the shopcat. Mine is 18 but he still perches on my shoulders while I work.
Happy to see your videos posted no matter what you are working on as I always learn a tip on what to or somtimes not to do in the video. You Are Appreciated.🙏😎👍
Take ur time, I got 4 old bikes on construction right now, and yes is a nightmare, got one honda shadow VT 600, a Kawasaki ninja EX 250 with a rebuild motor and stuff, full conversation to "Neo café". And s Honda XR200R ( Brasil version) rebuild completely. And yes it's a lot of time and money. U get problem after problem, after another problems, take it easy Craig ur the man
Oh and a 78 goldwing GL 1000, just waiting there 😂😅😅
Craig, four words, "Turbo Hayabusa Cafe Racer". You know in your soul, it's the right choice.
Honestly I would happily watch one build at a time from start to finish each week (progress allowing). They are all interesting on their own way, it's much easier to follow. I honestly forget which bikes you have in at the time week to week because of the gaps between working on them. Love the work that you are doing! Please come to the UK and fix my knackered 95k mile Honda NTV cheersthanksbye 😂
Think the tank on your CX inspiration is from a CX500C
i really enjoy your videos and i admire you for keeping the language appropriate for all ages. keep up the good work.
This video is great because it shows what really goes on in shops. At least every shop/garage ive ever worked at. Keeping things straight is its own type of stress ontop of the actual mechanical work stress.
Thanks Craig! Enjoy the camping!
Love to have that yz in the background...see the plate, that would be toooo much fun to ride around
ALWAYS worth waiting for. Looking forward to next installments!
More good stuff, now go enjoy your weekend Craig !
No worries on that chopper...that guy is a typical RUclips I want it yesterday guy and he'll get over it.
I know one of his viewers personally and he says he will keep watching no matter what. ;)
i know this all too well!
i am in the middle of restoring a 70s honda z50 mini trail. every time i turn around i find something else i need to order.. and wait for..
patience is a virtue!
Have a great weekend Craig and Dan. Love ya vids
Greetings from Maine! love all your videos Craig!
I'm in Maine too!
Maine here also
I can relate to the ordering parts trap. I had a dump truck in the shop for a month. I was waiting on parts to rebuild the steering column. Got those parts in and realized I needed more bearings. And they got delivered to the wrong place. 😮But I did get it done in the end
As a mechanic myself, I know that "when will it be finished" pressure. Take your time, man
Hello men. Your neighbour across the pond. Thousands of miles away, we think the same thoughts. Sterling work.
Good old school advice, cheers Craig. 👍
Love your work and never say die attitude Craig. Have watched most of your content, n love it, keep up all your amazing content peace out n best wishes to you and yours from Sth Australia (Morphett vale,Adelaide)✌️☘️🙏👍🇦🇺
This is easily my favorite RUclips channel of all time, 10/10 content
Good updates Craig... You definitely need a break. Have a great weekend riding with your boys.
You two have such great chemistry on the screen. That's the biggest reason why I keep coming back!
I like the various ongoing projects. Its cool to see them move along in periodic episodes. Like following the different individual character stories within a novel or game.
Hope Dan has fun on his Moon-kayak trip. Never seen Moon-kayaking before but it sounds cool
Dan. Your editing has become TOP NOTCH really!!!! Great to see well done. Simon
i know these videos take time and parts need to be ordered and stuff but dam am i psyched to see more on that turbo busa!
I would prefer you sticking to one bike at the time, maximum two...
Filling out the gaps with occational single episode "guest" projects.
But you do it your way, whatever way you like.
Keep the joy - that is the number one thing that you share with us viewers.
Blesings
Its a small world and I already know what that BIG surprise is next week with the CX500. BHB let it out of the bag in his last video which was out yesterday. Looking forward to that one.
It's all lies 😉
with the XR250, check between the valves and below the valve seats for cracks, this is common on these engines. The parts such as cam or followers still can be had new from CMS in the Netherlands
Dan, enjoy your kayak ride through the big cheese!
I am in the same boat you are in, I kind of painted myself into a corner, way to many projects started and now I am overwhelmed not knowing what way to turn.
Thank you for this extensive update on things. Have a great and relaxing weekend too :)
I think the videos are great! I figure as long as you come back to finish a project, then take as long as needed! I’m seeing videos every week regardless. Thanks Craig! Have a good one!
I feel you, I have three active project as we speak, two of them I have to do painting.
Thanks for the update! Yuppers, Greg needs to get cracking! Go Craig and Dan, keep moving forward!
Race Tech gold valves in the from suspension is some of the best money spent for older bikes .
Would like to see you install and set up