From Clapped Out Mess To Restored Vintage Racer (Yamaha Restoration Part 3)

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • I finally finish the IT 175... or did I? Dun dun DUN!
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  • @brucelewis9440
    @brucelewis9440 7 місяців тому +268

    You should do a short video of you filming Dan as you talk him through a project. We hear him so much and see him so little. Give him his chance to shine…😁

    • @sspacegunn21
      @sspacegunn21 7 місяців тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @stromgards
      @stromgards 7 місяців тому +7

      Yeah a Totally agree! Give Dan a talk through project...😅🙏✌️

    • @benmcguire9617
      @benmcguire9617 7 місяців тому +8

      Absolutely! I love bikes but the banter between Dan and Craig is what makes this channel. Give Dan a bike to restore. I suggest a Trail 90.

    • @andyturnbull2271
      @andyturnbull2271 7 місяців тому +4

      I wanna see a Dan project build

    • @Alanc419
      @Alanc419 7 місяців тому +5

      Agree 💯 %! Dan has achieved Co-Star status!!

  • @edwardanenberg349
    @edwardanenberg349 26 днів тому +7

    I was 14 , dad took me to the Yamaha shop to pick up a throttle cable for my 75 Mx 175 , when we walked through the door the owner walked up to me and asked me if I was there to pick up my new bike? Dad had bought me a brand new 79 IT 175 . Flabbergasted I was 😯the best woods bike I ever had ! Wish dad Wes still here wish I still had that bike 😎

  • @bigaudioal
    @bigaudioal 7 місяців тому +95

    "All thanks to non-critical dimensions." YES! Dan just earned permission to keep talking in future videos. Why your videos are so great! Just like hanging out with my buddies in my garage working on stuff. Have a great weekend guys and looking forward to next Friday's video. 🤟

  • @niclaskarlin
    @niclaskarlin 7 місяців тому +85

    5:40 I come for the bikes, I stay for Dan's commentary!

    • @Sam590ss
      @Sam590ss 5 місяців тому +1

      We all could use a Dan in the shop to help lighten the mood when things start going south.

  • @volvogt21
    @volvogt21 7 місяців тому +101

    I like how Craig likes all bikes no matter what make or size

    • @nephicus339
      @nephicus339 7 місяців тому +1

      "I like bike!" - Cheyleesi

    • @moody7263
      @moody7263 7 місяців тому +2

      i felt included when he worked on a scooter/moped

    • @JeanMarceaux
      @JeanMarceaux 3 місяці тому +1

      Except for Triumphs

  • @Heivang
    @Heivang 7 місяців тому +72

    Don't ever shut up Dan. You and Craig is quickly becoming my new favourite pair on the interweb. I came for the bike stuff, I'm staying for you guys. You guys could be building Lego bikes and I'll be here watching. Cooking? Still here. Fishing? Hell yeah! Love you guys. Never stop being awesome.

    • @DoctorKamino
      @DoctorKamino 7 місяців тому +5

      Dan is not only funny, but a lot better than THAT other guy with the beard who left.....

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 7 місяців тому +2

      @@DoctorKamino, agreed and no bible quotes.

    • @sykwookiee
      @sykwookiee 7 місяців тому

      What's wrong with Bible quotes? ​@@johnnunn8688

    • @DoctorKamino
      @DoctorKamino 7 місяців тому +4

      i always muted the bible quote @@johnnunn8688 , i don't think it belongs in a motorcycle channel.

    • @VeryAutisticYoungMan
      @VeryAutisticYoungMan 4 місяці тому

      @@johnnunn8688Wdym god is good

  • @john-r-edge
    @john-r-edge 7 місяців тому +70

    They need Craig at Boeing. He puts the bolts in. Then he tightens them. Then he does the locking tab or castellated nut pin step. That way the wheels don't fall off.

    • @18S_TD
      @18S_TD 7 місяців тому +10

      Or emergency exit hatches.

  • @philallen301
    @philallen301 7 місяців тому +39

    Craig would he an AWESOME shop teacher!

  • @luddite6239
    @luddite6239 7 місяців тому +43

    Well, I can't usually be bothered to watch anything longer than 20 minutes, but I sat through the entire 47:17 of this and enjoyed every minute. Nicely done! 👍

    • @edwardclawgessharp1986
      @edwardclawgessharp1986 7 місяців тому +3

      You couldn't do the 47:18 though. 😂😂😂😂

    • @joeybobbie1
      @joeybobbie1 6 місяців тому

      Wow, it didn’t even seem that long.

  • @shawnwalsh5430
    @shawnwalsh5430 20 днів тому

    I road a friend's IT 175 back in 1982. He only had it 6 months and wanted to sell it. I didn't have the money that he wanted so I passed. A year later I bought a PE 250 and had some of the best times all over Florida. Those bikes from that TIME would definitely give you a workout running through the Woods all day and night but Never let us down or stranded. I've been graced by the Best people over the years just because of the Passion for Motorcycles. Thanks for bringing them back to their Glory. (Good or Bad). Lol. GOD BLESS.

  • @mathieulachance151
    @mathieulachance151 7 місяців тому +31

    Such a beautiful bike !! It’s great that so many people still care about old motorcycles!!

  • @miketr732
    @miketr732 7 місяців тому +27

    Those IT,s are great bikes. I had a 175 and a 125. The 175 was a ripper .wheelied like crazy. The 125 was pure fun riding in a sand pit in jersey. Thanks for great videos.

  • @aaronscrewface
    @aaronscrewface 7 місяців тому +15

    I really like the old dirtbike videos quite a lot!!! Cheers!

  • @christopherhunter8637
    @christopherhunter8637 7 місяців тому +10

    I met you at the York swap meet I didn't want to bother you so I gave a quick hand shake and told you how much I love your UA-cam channel. It was great getting a chance to meet you. I wait in anticipation for your new video every week.

    • @hutch36xx
      @hutch36xx 5 місяців тому +5

      So much more entertaining now that he's doing his own thing. Not just a mechanic "Yes man" in the back ground..

  • @markhazelgrove3964
    @markhazelgrove3964 7 місяців тому +6

    Good work gentlemen. When that bike fired up, that’s the sound of my youth in the 1970s, took me right back there, when small 2-strokes were king!

  • @leonmarais6298
    @leonmarais6298 7 місяців тому +7

    its been my dream bike for 43 years and on my bucket list

    • @dougiequick1
      @dougiequick1 7 місяців тому +1

      just dont ride modern bikes ever and you will be happy.....otherwise? not so much been there done that

  • @pd8559
    @pd8559 7 місяців тому +73

    15 minute montage of Dan dropping things synchronized to a drum solo. 😁

    • @spassser
      @spassser 7 місяців тому +3

      and sipping coffey

    • @bobbrown6721
      @bobbrown6721 7 місяців тому +4

      Done in a Depeche Mode 80s style.@@spassser

    • @UmmmmmmmWhat
      @UmmmmmmmWhat 7 місяців тому +4

      ​@@bobbrown6721 i'd go with a good Neil Peart drum solo, nice and long with tons of drums and cymbals and bells to sync stuff to. 😂

  • @David_Avidmind
    @David_Avidmind 7 місяців тому +4

    Your apparent off size 3/8 and 5/16 wrench is correct. It is probably an Austin or MG wrench. It is saying grab this wrench for a 5/16 inch threaded bolt because this fits the bolt head and the nut. Now you don't have to guess and try till you get it right.

  • @milkmanchoppers
    @milkmanchoppers 7 місяців тому +5

    Craig! I might have an easier way to install grips for you. A little spray of adhesive, let it tack up. Then spray a little window cleaner on the adhesive and just sliiiiide the grips on. When the window cleaner drys, the grips are set in place! To remove, squirt some window cleaner or rubber safe pen oil and give it a little time.

  • @lukeyoung650
    @lukeyoung650 7 місяців тому +13

    Craig's the Bob Ross of fixing motorcycle's

    • @bcm0022009
      @bcm0022009 7 місяців тому +1

      Yesss!👍🤗

  • @johno8817
    @johno8817 7 місяців тому +8

    I had the IT125, good lord I wish I had kept it. And that was mid 1980's.

  • @cowcar87
    @cowcar87 7 місяців тому +13

    Great video, guys! Keep it up! I'm tinkering on motorcycles vicariously through you!

  • @granthockly2332
    @granthockly2332 7 місяців тому +3

    It started in 2. Dont know why that should please me so much but it did. Great show.

  • @mattpfarr5992
    @mattpfarr5992 7 місяців тому +11

    Dan is the best camera man on UA-cam, love his ball busting and giving Craig a hard time. Some camera men on here are annoying or just a yes man who have nothing to add . You guys have awesome chemistry. I wouldn’t change a thing

  • @BioRuss-qr5il
    @BioRuss-qr5il 7 місяців тому +3

    Great build Craig, Pls put an air box on her, she deserves one especially because you went this far. All you need is to get a plating system for all the nuts and bolts and brackets to either galvanize or nickel plate them then a build like this would really pop. Great job anyway. Thanks for sharing

  • @theinquisitor3930
    @theinquisitor3930 7 місяців тому +9

    This has become a new favorite channel of mine. Fun banter and it feels like a couple friends hanging out and working on stuff. Turns out that what's his face moving away has paved the way for this greatness.

  • @MrBoehol
    @MrBoehol 7 місяців тому +8

    Friday evening and time for some beer or coffe .Watching Craigs new adventure . Awesome 🥰

  • @chronictoker4203
    @chronictoker4203 7 місяців тому +7

    Craig could build a bike from the ground up❤😂 best mechanic I’ve ever seen

  • @KrS14
    @KrS14 7 місяців тому +8

    RE: Electrical tape
    The first couple turns should be loose so it won't unwrap. Then do tight turns, this will give a better seal with the tape. Then do the last couple turns loose again so it doesn't unwrap.
    That's what I've always known. Has nothing to do with activating adhesive and everything to do with sealing.

    • @goodcitizen64
      @goodcitizen64 7 місяців тому +7

      I use a small zip at each end when I tape up wires and it keeps the tape from coming off even if it gets covered by oil!

    • @tomerikiver
      @tomerikiver 7 місяців тому

      Cut the tape. Don't tear it.

    • @tomerikiver
      @tomerikiver 7 місяців тому +1

      vulcanization tape activate when you stretch it.

  • @micksterboone4517
    @micksterboone4517 7 місяців тому +5

    I met you at the swap meet on Sunday, you're taller than I thought. lol. Friendly as well.

  • @lunathedog5414
    @lunathedog5414 7 місяців тому +4

    Great vid. Those tanks stain green with the fuel seeping through from inside. If you got the patience you can get most of it off by scraping it all over with a sharp blade.

  • @WickedGinger17
    @WickedGinger17 7 місяців тому +3

    I just built my first street bike from a pile of boxes and a frame, definitely wouldn’t have had the drive to do so without your videos making it seem so easy. This is by far my favorite UA-cam channel. Keep making awesome videos guys we all appreciate it

  • @Walleyekillerjigs
    @Walleyekillerjigs 7 місяців тому +3

    That IT ended up Great..
    I owned a 1981 IT 175..
    Had a Great experience owning that Bike😊
    Thanks for the flashback 😊
    Great content 👍

  • @robertforget6369
    @robertforget6369 7 місяців тому +3

    of all the old beater dirt bikes and sleds my sons and have had we've learned yamaha's always start great video

  • @inaverysmallroom
    @inaverysmallroom 7 місяців тому +2

    Craig’s videos are , for lack of a better word , comforting . Even in frustration- he and Dan are pleasant and calm. His methodical way . “ Compression, fuel, spark…. let’s take it step by step …. “ These videos are kinda getting me and prolly many of us through some things .
    He meant something else - but it meant something so BIG to me . His quote hangs in my workshop .
    “There’s nothing like downshifting while running a red light to double your vocabulary”
    Keep up the great work and if ever breaking down in Raleigh n. carolina - you have a friend

  • @daniellandry9366
    @daniellandry9366 7 місяців тому +4

    I sub to almost every relevant/popular UA-cam channel that has to do with motorcycles. With that being said, this channel is literally the ONLY one that I watch every video that gets posted, all the way through. It's like a warm hug for motorcycle content. Love you guys.

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent restoration videos on your IT 175 Craig and Dan, it's looking and sounding amazing, job well done 😎👍👍

  • @daffhead4975
    @daffhead4975 7 місяців тому +9

    Don't throw away your micro fiber cloths. Get some micro fiber cloath soap and clean them and use them again. The oil will come of with some bräkleen.

  • @seamusdoody7921
    @seamusdoody7921 7 місяців тому +2

    Great vlog as usual Craig, going with Dan's "Deep thoughts with Dan", lets run with that, he should give us his "thought of the day" to help inspire you and us alike to
    persist and carry on to the end of a project and see it through.

  • @AndrewDRSWilliamson
    @AndrewDRSWilliamson 7 місяців тому +23

    I like Dan he’s half the reason I tune in 😂 always asking the dumb questions I’d ask 😂

    • @TheGeekiestGuy
      @TheGeekiestGuy 5 місяців тому +1

      I bet your questions are as great as Dan's questions. That's how you learn the good stuff. 🤙🏾

    • @AndrewDRSWilliamson
      @AndrewDRSWilliamson 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TheGeekiestGuy absolutely 💯

    • @TheGeekiestGuy
      @TheGeekiestGuy 5 місяців тому +1

      @AndrewDRSWilliamson right on, Andrew. Keep on learnin and being you, bud. I do the same thing. Hell yeah, brother.🤙🏾

    • @AndrewDRSWilliamson
      @AndrewDRSWilliamson 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TheGeekiestGuy hell yeah brother 👊🏼

    • @kealke
      @kealke Місяць тому

      The only dumb questions are the ones you DONT ask

  • @Hillbilly_Bob_Rides
    @Hillbilly_Bob_Rides 7 місяців тому +2

    I made the comment working on my 03 yz125, take it apart, clean it, put it back together! Gotta love cleaning! Engine polishing in OK living room RN.. lol

  • @theflamingoparty6680
    @theflamingoparty6680 7 місяців тому +7

    I have been dying for a new bearded mechanic video

  • @optik4824
    @optik4824 7 місяців тому +2

    Man I did not remembered that there was a bag. It came back to me when you got it out of the box. This IT made many old souvenir back! Ty Craig!

  • @john-r-edge
    @john-r-edge 7 місяців тому +6

    Impressive technical knowledge from the bearing supplier. Tho I suppose that is what they exist for?

  • @jasonacheson8167
    @jasonacheson8167 7 місяців тому +3

    Use that cerakote trim coat stuff to shine that tank up rather than sanding /buffing. I used it on some old dirt bike plastics with great results.

  • @johnclauss5501
    @johnclauss5501 7 місяців тому +3

    The IT series were my dream bikes when I was in High School. My father even worked in a Yamaha dealership, but I never got one. Of course I wanted the 400cc.

  • @jasondaigler2507
    @jasondaigler2507 7 місяців тому +19

    When I hit a town with a “no engine brakes” sign, I turn it up full and let em rip!!!! That’s the sound of safety!!!!! 😂

  • @crebbsjd
    @crebbsjd 7 місяців тому +3

    Just finished the video! Good job, both of you. Love this!!! We need more restoration videos. Everyone should be inspired, and we all need to restore everything we can. Thank you, Craig and Dan! Awesome video!

  • @scottcazelot4663
    @scottcazelot4663 7 місяців тому +1

    Man Craig, This is my JAM. I love watching complete restos and this one is a beauty!

  • @roversgonemad
    @roversgonemad 7 місяців тому +3

    Your British wrench is probably Whitworth. I have a 1960 Series Land Rover and it has quite a few whitworth fasteners on it. Luckily there’s usually an SAE or metric size that crosses over close enough.

  • @stefanandersson5604
    @stefanandersson5604 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the great video. You can put down both front legs and adjust the rear springload, you stiffen it up.
    Little paint on the tank it would be the dott on the I.
    God jobb with this project! ❤😊

  • @secondhandbikers
    @secondhandbikers 7 місяців тому +10

    Craig.. the bike looks great.. great stuff man.. it was cool watching you every step, (except for the parts you did off camera 😮) and finally seeing it run..
    Dan should get his own segment in the show.. maybe he can sing us a jingle for carb toons or speak about why his hair is never brushed.. life is tough, I know Dan.. I feel your pain..😂
    Great video guys.. cant wait to see what you get upto next Craig.. I wish I had similar things to do with my own channel.. but that's another story..
    Check you later Jedi Master..

  • @DancerOfClouds
    @DancerOfClouds 7 місяців тому +2

    Loved the restoration Craig. Had a DT175 back in the mid 80's. Awesome little bike. Far cry form th DTC Goldwing I have today.

  • @scaredofghosts6813
    @scaredofghosts6813 7 місяців тому +4

    Love the sound of 2stroke❤

  • @Willnzl
    @Willnzl 4 місяці тому

    This brings back memories... I had an IT495 and a TT500 in the late 90's which I raced in the historical class enduros. My wife called the IT495 the widowmaker, fast as stink but had NO brakes after a river crossing or when hard riding overheated the drums, many many big tumbles were had... TT500 was the same problem with brakes but it had dual rear shocks with little travel so hitting a bump/pothole would launch me off the bike.... funny this is what I used to call fun! Glad to see the 495's baby brother brought back to life. Well done!!!!

  • @vopenacattleco
    @vopenacattleco 7 місяців тому +3

    Love to see you fix up a KE 125.

  • @petrichor649
    @petrichor649 7 місяців тому +3

    When I was young a guy up the road had a IT 465, I can still hear it if I concentrate.

  • @orlinchirinos1981
    @orlinchirinos1981 7 місяців тому +3

    Great job restoring to like new the clapped Out Mess To Restored Vintage Racer.

  • @stevefletcher2334
    @stevefletcher2334 7 місяців тому +2

    one of the best, most informative and entertaining channels on youtube...thank you.

  • @therealjoebailey2
    @therealjoebailey2 7 місяців тому +4

    Awesome job bike looks really good.

  • @darrell3368
    @darrell3368 7 місяців тому +3

    Craig I have a IT 175 to old school. It’s awesome to ride

    • @gigajames
      @gigajames 7 місяців тому +1

      How much is it

  • @Julio_Zambrano
    @Julio_Zambrano 7 місяців тому +7

    Craig, Dan: that was such an amazing video filled sit a lot of awesome lines! Like: " My belly's holdin' it", "I need a haircut, right?", "'ts a toight one there, eh?!"... 🤣 You guys are fantastic!

  • @byronmorales4706
    @byronmorales4706 7 місяців тому +3

    I just love watching your videos. Thank you Craig thank you Dan for making them

  • @Luis-pz6ni
    @Luis-pz6ni 7 місяців тому +3

    Stock tank decal ❤

  • @sspacegunn21
    @sspacegunn21 7 місяців тому +13

    You guys are a lot of fun to watch, i appreciate that these builds are like a tutorial, you explain each phase and each parts function...great stream! I'm looking forward to the next one.
    ty!

  • @robcreel4257
    @robcreel4257 7 місяців тому +3

    Yes! Two kicks! Great job!

  • @kylewalsh9508
    @kylewalsh9508 7 місяців тому +2

    always enjoy the builds and the conversation!!! look forward to the next one

  • @brambuist
    @brambuist 7 місяців тому +3

    perfect video to watch after surgery :)

  • @maxwegner6787
    @maxwegner6787 7 місяців тому +1

    you two a the reason i am again so into rebuilding bikes. i just finished my MZ TS250/0 from 1974 and I will pick a new project soon. Thanks for the great content

  • @thewatcher5271
    @thewatcher5271 7 місяців тому +3

    Yeah Man, This Along With The Other Two Was A Good Series! You Lucky Duck! I've Always Been An IT Fan. Thank You.

  • @adamwagner7522
    @adamwagner7522 7 місяців тому +2

    Another great video. Thank you Craig and Dan for doing what you do!

  • @tommyhijmensen6257
    @tommyhijmensen6257 7 місяців тому +4

    Yamaha heaven❤😍🥰
    Thanks Craig !
    🙏🏻❤️🇺🇲🏍

  • @bewilderment9268
    @bewilderment9268 5 місяців тому

    Early last year l found a 1978 XT500 that the original owner hauled all around the country, using it to ride National Parks. The bike went through several owners and, when l aquired it, had sat in the open, in the west Texas desert, for 12+ years. After a little work it runs well and looks ok. This video of your restoration has inspired me to clean it up, something it has had very little of. Thanks for your work.

  • @bradcooper783
    @bradcooper783 7 місяців тому +13

    You guys rock! Keep up the great content! 👍

  • @jerradjohnson1425
    @jerradjohnson1425 7 місяців тому +1

    Living in Arizona, seeing reusable rubber pieces on a bike that old is mind blowing to me! They would crumble to pieces on a bike here.

  • @polska905
    @polska905 7 місяців тому +3

    Nice job, she looks great!

  • @hazysativa3045
    @hazysativa3045 7 місяців тому +2

    Great work! My dad had one of these growing up held together by picture wire.

  • @rockman49er
    @rockman49er 7 місяців тому +3

    Im the same way with my rags lol and i always forget to put on gloves and end up with grease all over even on my face sometimes lol😅

  • @keithhall970
    @keithhall970 27 днів тому

    Loved watching the restore , reminds me of my Yamaha CT1 175 I owned as a teenager, probably the bike I had the most fun on. I remember changing the gearing on it so I could get 80 mph out of it while leaning down on the tank. Great little adventure bike in its day, did alot of trail riding on it.

  • @dpokladek
    @dpokladek 7 місяців тому +3

    Finally! So good to see! 🎉 Congrats!

  • @Captain_Yodelstein
    @Captain_Yodelstein 7 місяців тому +2

    I have to say, I'm really enjoying these Edwin and Will adventures. These guys compliment each other so well. PREMIUM content!

    • @timothygraham1466
      @timothygraham1466 7 місяців тому

      Wrong video

    • @Captain_Yodelstein
      @Captain_Yodelstein 7 місяців тому

      @timothygraham1466...lol... who'd a thunk the comment section wouldn't align with the video you're watching from the qued list?

    • @timothygraham1466
      @timothygraham1466 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Captain_Yodelstein Huh that is kinda interesting lmao

  • @civicmindedjimthehonest6389
    @civicmindedjimthehonest6389 7 місяців тому +13

    in England we just call Worcestershire sauce wooster sauce, might do you a favour 😂

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 7 місяців тому +1

      Scotland, Wales and NIreland too.

    • @jamesgale9073
      @jamesgale9073 7 місяців тому +1

      I was checking to see if someone had already said this. English place names can be confusing

    • @civicmindedjimthehonest6389
      @civicmindedjimthehonest6389 7 місяців тому +1

      @@jamesgale9073 I live near a place called Bicester, pronounced Bister 🤔

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 7 місяців тому

      @@civicmindedjimthehonest6389, you know how to pronounce Happisburgh in Norfolk? (No googling)

    • @civicmindedjimthehonest6389
      @civicmindedjimthehonest6389 7 місяців тому

      @@johnnunn8688 fappingtown? 🤔

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 22 дні тому

    I’ve watched this at least twice, but I love ISDT bikes so much I’ll watch it again some time. That bike looks a treat, well done. Thanks, Les in UK 🇬🇧

  • @fearsomename4517
    @fearsomename4517 7 місяців тому +3

    Craig and Dan what a great team. I like the way you guys do business.

  • @TomsTinkeringandAdventures
    @TomsTinkeringandAdventures 7 місяців тому +2

    Your video is motivating me to do the cosmetic touchups on my 1985 Honda XR350R, just make it look a bit nicer and then ride the snot out of it!

  • @heavenhellorhoboken7831
    @heavenhellorhoboken7831 7 місяців тому +3

    TWO….. well chuffed 🎉

  • @racedaywithjay4488
    @racedaywithjay4488 7 місяців тому +2

    VMX montage time!

  • @bcm0022009
    @bcm0022009 7 місяців тому +3

    An ex military captain I used to work for....
    'First casualty in any battle?.... the plan...'
    Also....
    'Nothing changes faster than a plan!'

  • @lilrock125
    @lilrock125 7 місяців тому +2

    I have a 1974 Suzuki TC 185. It's a rare one because it's electric start.

  • @Wolfeononewheel
    @Wolfeononewheel 7 місяців тому +3

    Warm soapy water will glue your grips on the bars and actually allow an easy install. Just have to wait for grips to dry before use. Negates the need for safety wire in your hands 👌

    • @davidfruits2766
      @davidfruits2766 7 місяців тому +2

      Rubbing alcohol does it too.

    • @victorgatta2408
      @victorgatta2408 7 місяців тому

      Hair spray also works. It dries very sticky so the grips won't slide around.

    • @Wolfeononewheel
      @Wolfeononewheel 7 місяців тому

      Hairspray that’s a good one

  • @badkatrising3918
    @badkatrising3918 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for making this video. I grew up racing an IT490. My best friend raced a CR 500. Watching you work on those bikes brought back some of my best memories. I must say, though he was a way better dancer, and singer than you are, because when he would hurt himself working on our bikes, he was dance, like nobody was watching, and put together words. I’ve never heard in the same sentence at a volume that was magical I think art schools would have sponsored him to teach class. The most Kindful thing about his dancing and singing was he would always include me in his show. Most of the time it was, don’t just stand there laughing like a beep beep beep help me stop bleeding. My favorite was when he missed kicked his CR 500 and hit his shin on the foot peg. That was a legendary dance. Good times. I only wish that we had phones that we could record back then because I think viral would be a term I would have used. Keep making videos love your channel.

  • @ErwinWernerTeichmann
    @ErwinWernerTeichmann 7 місяців тому +4

    Nice job man! I love this byke.

  • @rustypotatos
    @rustypotatos 5 місяців тому

    We love you Dan thank you for the filming. You are learning so much being around Craig

  • @jonetshkin
    @jonetshkin 7 місяців тому +4

    I had it490. Such a cool looking bike. Not much power but iit was a torque monster.

  • @MichaelMcClelland1
    @MichaelMcClelland1 2 місяці тому

    I love your little tips and tricks. You teach the way my dad taught me how to do things on the car when I was a kid in the 70s. If Dan held the camera angle low from a child's perspective, the illusion would be complete.

  • @Jevans3141
    @Jevans3141 7 місяців тому +3

    Deep Thoughts with Dan...
    "If a 10mm socket hits the floor and no ones around to hear it, does it make a sound?"

  • @edsyphan3425
    @edsyphan3425 7 місяців тому +1

    Not a tach drive, but speedo. And that mangled up piece on the axle spacer only keeps the spacer in the center of the hub.
    Really enjoying this, I bought the identical bike brand new in 77 or 78. Great bike as long as you don’t use your brakes much.

  • @ztereoid
    @ztereoid 7 місяців тому +4

    Noncritical Dimensions... I'm gonna call my next track that...

  • @asgeirel
    @asgeirel 3 місяці тому

    Well, i´m addicted, i stumpled on here a while ago and i must say i really enjoy these videos. My late father was a mechanic and we used to fix alot together and this reminds of him in the best way, thanx for that :) All the best from Iceland

  • @treeguyable
    @treeguyable 7 місяців тому +3

    Tach drive looks more like a speedo drive, but , hey, what do I know?

    • @jimtitt3571
      @jimtitt3571 7 місяців тому +1

      Tachometer is the correct English language word for what you think is a speedometer. Comes from the Greek tachys which means speed.

    • @treeguyable
      @treeguyable 7 місяців тому

      @@jimtitt3571 Makes you wonder, what the device is called, that measures engine revolutions?

    • @jimtitt3571
      @jimtitt3571 7 місяців тому

      @@treeguyable Rev(olution) counter.

    • @treeguyable
      @treeguyable 7 місяців тому

      @@jimtitt3571 I , and all the technicians I worked with at the car dealership, called the thing that tells you vehicle speed a " speedometer" , and the thing that guages engine speed , " tachometer". We were so silly.