Surprised, relative to working on vintage Hondas, no mention of importance of having a drive impact screwdriver set and JIS for Japanese Standard Screws? Love your channel and products!
Those are an absolute must. But I’m guessing KT tools doesn’t make them so it doesn’t fit the objective of the video 🤣 nothing against KT tools, they look solid
Great channel!! And, great primer for the tools you need to wrench vintage Japanese MCs! However, a mention of JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) screwdrivers is a must.. Don’t use Phillips screwdrivers to remove + fasteners on Japanese made MCs….you’ll strip them. Only use JIS drivers. They’re relatively easy to find online and are available at different price-points. You’ll reduce frustration; save your fasteners and your patience.
That was awesome. I live in Tokyo and all my tools are in the US… been thinking of purchasing a Honda 350 Four and this is exactly what I needed. Domo arigato.
Love you guys and your videos. I wish the shipping wasn't to expensive to the UK! Not your fault. And will still buy from you where possible! Your videos are invaluable for working on my 350(imported from texas!)
Love your videos, love your online store. Can you tell me which 70s cb is your personal favorite? What's your first pick when you jump on a bike and go on a Saturday afternoon?
I'm a full blown fan of CMC parts. I've almost completly restored my 1975 Honda CB 360t with CMC parts. Outstanding quality. Now I'm in the process of modifying my very cool endlosed utility trailer for not only carrying my vintage honda to rallies but also supply it with all the tools and parts I may need. I'm also going to add ac and power from a portable Honda gen, but that another story. Back to the subject. I have purcheased some tools from CMC already and super pleased with the quality. I'm going to exclusivly use their tools for a tool box that shall be for my bike and all the parts. I've already replaced the phillips head Japaneses screws with cmc allen heads but I've still got screwdrivers (bought at cms) that are made for those screws. So. I'll buy everything I need from here. I'll not touch the tools I already have in my work shed and garage. This will be bike only and I'll add boxes for everthing and hang everything like straps, extra tires, tubes....you name it. I'll have room for a cot and tv if I choose to add AC. This is the payoff after a couple of year journey with CMC. I'm staying with them on the tools as they've (brandon) has been straight dealing with me and has helped enormously. He says the tools are top shelf. They are top shelf. If you're just starting out in the vintage Honda world, and you want to be able to work/or restore one. You will need these tools. Don't be fooled with, "I've got lot's of tools". It don't work that way. I found that out. Everything has a purposful tool. They ain't going to break the bank, but they will keep you from breaking your back trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. PS. About to order two large Honda decals for my trailer. Now I can pull those Harley decals off. Ha.
Surprised, relative to working on vintage Hondas, no mention of importance of having a drive impact screwdriver set and JIS for Japanese Standard Screws? Love your channel and products!
Those are an absolute must. But I’m guessing KT tools doesn’t make them so it doesn’t fit the objective of the video 🤣 nothing against KT tools, they look solid
Will be covered in the specialty tools video! Category 6 was too big to fit in this video.
Have to agree, JIS screwdrivers are as important for working on Japanese bikes as Whitworth spanners are for working on British bikes.
I was thinking the exact same thing. JIS screwdrivers/bits & impact driver.
No mention of JIS screwdrivers, especially for a company focusing on classic Honda motorcycles? Otherwise great video.
Great channel!! And, great primer for the tools you need to wrench vintage Japanese MCs! However, a mention of JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) screwdrivers is a must.. Don’t use Phillips screwdrivers to remove + fasteners on Japanese made MCs….you’ll strip them. Only use JIS drivers. They’re relatively easy to find online and are available at different price-points. You’ll reduce frustration; save your fasteners and your patience.
That was awesome. I live in Tokyo and all my tools are in the US… been thinking of purchasing a Honda 350 Four and this is exactly what I needed. Domo arigato.
Love you guys and your videos. I wish the shipping wasn't to expensive to the UK! Not your fault. And will still buy from you where possible! Your videos are invaluable for working on my 350(imported from texas!)
Love your videos, love your online store. Can you tell me which 70s cb is your personal favorite? What's your first pick when you jump on a bike and go on a Saturday afternoon?
I have a 1981 Honda Cm400a (Hondamatic) do you know where I can buy a front brake caliper, or at least a rebuild kit? thanks
I'm a full blown fan of CMC parts. I've almost completly restored my 1975 Honda CB 360t with CMC parts. Outstanding quality. Now I'm in the process of modifying my very cool endlosed utility trailer for not only carrying my vintage honda to rallies but also supply it with all the tools and parts I may need. I'm also going to add ac and power from a portable Honda gen, but that another story. Back to the subject.
I have purcheased some tools from CMC already and super pleased with the quality. I'm going to exclusivly use their tools for a tool box that shall be for my bike and all the parts. I've already replaced the phillips head Japaneses screws with cmc allen heads but I've still got screwdrivers (bought at cms) that are made for those screws. So. I'll buy everything I need from here. I'll not touch the tools I already have in my work shed and garage. This will be bike only and I'll add boxes for everthing and hang everything like straps, extra tires, tubes....you name it. I'll have room for a cot and tv if I choose to add AC.
This is the payoff after a couple of year journey with CMC. I'm staying with them on the tools as they've (brandon) has been straight dealing with me and has helped enormously. He says the tools are top shelf. They are top shelf.
If you're just starting out in the vintage Honda world, and you want to be able to work/or restore one. You will need these tools. Don't be fooled with, "I've got lot's of tools". It don't work that way. I found that out. Everything has a purposful tool. They ain't going to break the bank, but they will keep you from breaking your back trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
PS. About to order two large Honda decals for my trailer. Now I can pull those Harley decals off. Ha.
I was lucky to find 6 point craftsman combination wrenches before Sears closed.
Are you folks ever going to move outside of the CB series? I'd love some VT content.
Would be awesome a video explain what kinda tools you should use on every part of the cb's!!
Very nice video!
You guys are the best. Your videos are always super thought out and well produced. Thank you for the content!
At the very least I would add an impact driver and bearing puller to that list.
Those will definitely be in our specialty tools video! Category 6 has enough unique items to need its own video.