This fan series is absolutely amazing to not only the motorcycle community but to humanity itself because of the amount that it shows what decent human interaction can and should look like! Thank you Craig & Dan.
Yes! Society has seemed to have lost its social skills over the past few years. Craig and Dan are awesome guys, and I love everything this channel stands for!❤
Matts Off Road Recovery gives out tshirts to people he helps... maybe people Craig helps should get one of the "Everybody needs a Craig" shirts. 😂 Edit: oh wait nvm
Everytime I WATCH I end up split screening and looking at old bikes on marketplace while watching and listening. Now I understand how people have 6,7,8,9+ bikes!
@@The_Bearded_Mechanic Your reply made my day! Love your originality, thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge! My most recent fun is an oil leak on an output shaft on a KLR650!
The fact that Craig is going around creating content by helping viewers with their projects is nothing short of inspiring. Quality content from a quality dude. Thanks Craig 👍👍
I like that the owner of the bike was way more involved than the last one! That way when Craig leaves, he can have an idea of what to do when the bearded mechanic is gone!
I like the way that sean the owner's confidence soared the more you got into it till he basically became a partner well done all...😅 Cheesy grins all round 👍👍😁😁😁😁😁
I know nothing about motorcycles....but I love how you two worked together to get this going.......working in a team in close quarters like this isn't easy and I truly respect it!!!
I was searching for a comment like this, and otherwise, I would post one. The fact that two people literally haven't looked up once/moved while a whole UA-cam video is being shot is kind of depressing! 😮 I honestly would be a little ashamed if that were my kids. Lol.
I really like the idea of having the owner be involved and help. There’s a lifetime worth of content out there with these old bikes and owners who want them to run great!
You say that till your a mechanic at a shop with a customer over your shoulder who ..knows.. more than you telling you how to do your job..not fun..if it's a buddy maybe.
Craig is such a a great guy!! Everytime he works with a fan you can tell that they get comfortable with Craig really quickly to the point that it seems like they have known each other for years.. Love your Channel keep making bangers!
Just watching a couple of DIYers methodically work through a common repair such as a carb rebuild is actually very educating.....of course Dan's solid recording and editing skills combine for a pretty awesome entertaining, interactive experience ty The Bearded Mechanic
This channel is skyrocketing upwards with subscribers and views! I know people knew of Craig for a few years while he was part Bikes and Beards, but for him to have such a “heading to the stars” rise, it’s great to see the hospitality the community is providing him and his team.
This is beautiful, so many shops turn down bikes like this nowadays, it’s super inspiring to see this project come to fruition. Good luck on the project Sean!
Sooooo glad this popped up on my feed this morning. That bike is a classic, the colors, the old school SS styling, great choice and glad you helped the guy get it going.
I love everything about this channel, but the editing always gets me lol. Bluejay making CBR sounds, Craig playing carburetor instruments, fuel pump noises, etc. Keep up the good work Dan. You always keep it entertaining even if the work gets mundane.
I've had my SJ F3 for 12 years and it's been the main source of learning to wrench on bikes. It wasn't in the best of shape when I found it. Over 130k on the engine and still going strong! #77 of 1500.
The engines on these are near bulletproof. Sadly the fuel lines etc. and other fuel system hardware is not ethanol compatible. Had a F3 myself, that kept on ticking.
Wow, that is awesome! I have almost exact issue; I recently inherited a 1996 Smokin' Joes bike that had been sitting for 10+ years. It is in very good condition with just under 3k miles, but will not start. I cleaned the tank and put in good fuel and can safely assume the carbs need thorough cleaning and possibly new jets, floats, etc. Unfortunately too big of a project for me. So...if you guys wanted to do a second Smokin' Joes Edition...come visit!
Your fan series is the best thing going right now for automotive UA-cam channels, it's awesome seeing these bikes come back to life while we learn a thing or two along with the owners.
Dan! LMAO, with the sound effects when Craig played bag pipes and Spanish guitar, plus the glugging of water. Genius.I think it's super cool. Craig knows those carbs well and does steller on cleaning them. Awesome video, really cool bike! 😎
My brother had the exact same bike. I want to say late 90s early 2000’s. Not sure the number. I have always been a cruiser type of guy and he is street bike all the way. We traded bikes for the day. 3 minutes later I traded back. I knew I would get killed on that bike. It was STUPID fast! Great memories, thanks guys!!
Real easy to ride fast was the problem i had with mine. Such a nice bike. Balanced ,smooth power delivery form the ram air system. 98 was the year they diailled that right in too. Great bikes. Some out there with 80k on the clocks too. They are bulletproof. With jets and a fat exhaust on it, you can see how they won races. Sich a fun bike to ride.
Man what a amazing episode. I love your videos Craig. And props to Shawn, who is a very chill dude even in front of the camera. Amazing bike too. Perfect episode.
I love the fans enthusiasm for sport bikes, you can tell he's passionate about this biek, also kinda jealous of his garage setup, he manages a nice space in a relatively small shop.
I purchased a 95 F3 in stellar condition when I returned from Iraq in 03. It was the black, purple, and yellow one. It had Yoshi full length, ignition advancer, and stage 2 kits in the carbs. That thing ran like a scalded dog! I still dream of having a Smokin Joes edition all these years later. Great vid!
I have a CBR600F2 which is basically an F3 without extra doodads like a fuel pump and emission things. It had been sitting in a garage for 19 years when I got it, the carbs looked like she last ran on booger fuel, the brake lines were completely rusted off and the oil was just pure madness. The tank on the other side is in pristine condition and she is so happy to fire up and rev, such a gentle giant. Looking forward to selling her and starting my next motorcycle repair journey!
That brings back memories! My first bike was a 1996 Erion Racing CBR 900RR. My buddy picked up a Smoking Joe F3 in 98. The 600 was more flickable and fun but the 900 had that punch of a liter bike
In 1992 I bought a new urban tiger CBR900rr and what a bike it was! I rode the tyres off the thing for 5 years before it was stolen! Then bought a purple suzuki RF900 and that was such a fast bike for the day! Something about 900cc thars so good! My first 9 was the gpz900r and had 3 of them also a cbr900 a rf900 3 zx9rs and now the new z900rs
Fantastic show, thank you. Craig your light and funny attitude is refreshing and thank you for helping on this superb bike... keep up the good work! (no pressure)
Wow. I knew the SJ was a limited number bike, but didnt know it was THAT limited. I got one from a buddy of mine, wrecked. I rebuilt it, enjoyed it, and sold it. Mine was a 96, #75.
My dad owns one of these bikes and was the first bike i ever got to ride and i dont think i ever left 3rd gear, it was staright up like having a rocket between your legs, thing scared me shitless. I want to point out as well, i am a speed demon, and not much scares me, but the scream from the exhuast and pure power was insane. After a while, we had a really hard time getting it to stay running, and he is currently in a million pieces in a room. From NewBrunswick Canada!
Great timing on this video. I just got back from Buttonwillow Raceway and for the first time raced my smokin Joe's livery on my 1996 CBR600F3 racebike that I rebuilt over the winter.
Erm , no His shop was immaculate But Big spoilt Bearded Mechanic was gutted it was and is nicer than his Plus The guy matched if not beat The Bearded Mechanic and Dan I'm so upset at The Bearded Mechanic and his obvious jealousy insecurity
Miguel was a super nice guy. Met him at the Charlotte Superbike race. Told him I was a big fan of his dad,he asks if I’d like to meet him,he’s in the motorhome? Great day for me!
Really fun to watch...Its almost the same as watching a television show...Very good quality filming and editing and subject matter.I love it and could watch this fan series endlessly..
I about peed when I saw the thumbnail, that was my first sportbike!!!! Bought one when I was in college and my parents hated me for it, but it was the best thing ever! Got it cheap because it had been hot wired and stolen at some point in its life and no one could figure out the electrical gremlins lol I worked at a bike shop and between all of us we got it running.
FUEL PUMP TIP: so funny thing about the F3. the fuel pump will not pump and it only gives the fuel pump 2-3v when cranking it over and i’m not sure how many volts at idle but the pump doesn’t prime. the pump is purely for starting and running it at higher rpms. also they only need full choke to start smooth. i saw the choke was completely off and that hurt so much to watch you guys keep cranking and cranking it but i miss simple things too. anyways watch the timing chain tensioner because they are a common failure point. replace the tensioner for a aftermarket manual adjustment one and i’d replace the regulator/rectifier because the oem ones are common to melt the plug and then you gotta find a new plug and a R/R. anyways love the older bike content. i have a 98 F3 and a 94 F2 that i’m currently rebuilding both. the F2 was my first motorcycle and i got it wrecked and learned everything about it before i even got it on the road. would highly recommend a F2 or even a F3 as a first bike because they are way more comfortable and not as touchy as some other 600s i’ve had. anyways i figured i’d drop the tip about the fuel pump for y’all since it seemed to stump ya.
I use Pinesol in my Ultrasonic cleaner all the time. Not pure Pinesol, I fill it water and pour a cup or so of Pinesol in. This guy's work space is so clean and organized.. I'm going out to my garage after this video to clean up my space.
It's gettin close to 1 year since you started your own channel and you're also more than half way to 500k subs. You are doing fantastic because your content is awesome. Keep up the good work. I think 500k subs before the 1 year anniversary of the channel should be a goal. You can definitely do it!
Bought one off my buddy who had it in a box for a couple years back in 2004 . Put it back together rode for a year or 2 then sold it, wish I didn't but it was so cool to have. Awesome video love watching !
Every time I watch his videos, I smile, lol. It also has me thinking of buying an old bike and bringing it back to life and changing professions from a diesel mechanic to a moto mechanic.
Man, this is still such a good looking bike. Even the wheels look kinda modern. Update blinker and maybe mirrors to a slicker look and you have a very sweet ride. Only thing that is missing, is an USD fork. Now switch to braided break lines, sintered pads and upgrade the suspension with oil and better springs (rider is a bit on the heavy side, so factory suspension should be to soft) and you got a sweet ride.
I owned 2 CBR Smokin' Joes Specials! A 96 and a 98! OMG I miss those bikes! I preferred the 98 (the 96 had the square tail piece and wasn't as slick looking) That bike was such an awesome bike! Turned lots of heads and the girlies loved it! I ended up turning the 96 into a street fighter and stunting it. Eventually sold it (I didn't realize they were so rare!) The 98 met its demise when I was doing a wheelie (showing off) and someone on a GSXR600 pulled out in front of me. I dropped the front end and low sided the bike, when my bike hit his back tire it crushed his rim and his turning tire threw my Joe's about 20 feet into the air. That was the end of that. The bike was a write off. I replaced it with a Suzuki TL1000R. Still have my TL today!
Craig, for difficult to install hoses, especially for ones you may have to remove again, use dielectric grease to lubricate them. This also works great on carb boots. It’s pretty much clear so it doesn’t make a mess, and it’s safe for rubber that isn’t rated for petroleum products where grease may damage it over time.
I remember thinking these bikes looked kinda goofy when they came out. I was not into sport bikes back then so i didn't understand it's significance. Now I'm in my mid 50s and riding the sport bikes. This bike is definitely cool to me now.
Make sure you replace the o-rings between the oil cooler and radiator. Once the cooling system is full of oil it takes hours to flush all the pudding out of the system after it overheats.
Such a sweet bike. Brings back good memories. My older brother raced throughout the late 80s to late 90s. He raced for Smokin Joe's the last couple years of his racing career. I got to spend many of my teen years hanging out in his pit, admiring the beautiful purple and yellow bikes. Love em. Keep up the great work!
This fan series is absolutely amazing to not only the motorcycle community but to humanity itself because of the amount that it shows what decent human interaction can and should look like! Thank you Craig & Dan.
Yes! Society has seemed to have lost its social skills over the past few years. Craig and Dan are awesome guys, and I love everything this channel stands for!❤
Craig is truly too good for this world
Matts Off Road Recovery gives out tshirts to people he helps... maybe people Craig helps should get one of the "Everybody needs a Craig" shirts.
😂
Edit: oh wait nvm
Let’s not forget about the real hidden talent. The channel has become so much better since the addition of Greg.
Craig is a class act 👏😎
That owner is your brother from another mother... He was matching you every step of the way. Technical, quips, banter. Great episode!
Hey that was my intended comment 😝
Just what i was thinking
It's the beard and glasses I'm growing one as of now already have the glasses reckon I'll be more proficient once it grows 🤣👍
I agree , this is one of my favourite episodes.
Same here
Everytime I WATCH I end up split screening and looking at old bikes on marketplace while watching and listening. Now I understand how people have 6,7,8,9+ bikes!
Careful that’s dangerous! Haha
@@The_Bearded_Mechanic Your reply made my day! Love your originality, thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge! My most recent fun is an oil leak on an output shaft on a KLR650!
@TheRealDukeSchneider, as long as it's leaking, you know you have oil!
I started watching SRK cycles in 2020 and their reviews. And now I have 2 motorcycles, and now I watch the bearded mechanic.
No regrets
Good, I'm not the only one itching to expand my stable while watching these.
How has no one commented on how awesome that shop is. Yellow brick, steel windows, awesome space.
The fact that Craig is going around creating content by helping viewers with their projects is nothing short of inspiring. Quality content from a quality dude. Thanks Craig 👍👍
Everybody needs a Craig 👍
I need a Craig in Nebraska lol
I like that the owner of the bike was way more involved than the last one! That way when Craig leaves, he can have an idea of what to do when the bearded mechanic is gone!
Wow, that is a beautiful bike! Owner seems like a cool guy.
I like the way that sean the owner's confidence soared the more you got into it till he basically became a partner well done all...😅 Cheesy grins all round 👍👍😁😁😁😁😁
CBR600F2/F3 are the best all-arounders ever!! Comfortable, quick with the usual Honda quality.
That dude's little shop is badass!!!!!!
The two of you seemed to have a lot of fun. Plus he had a fantastic shop.
I know nothing about motorcycles....but I love how you two worked together to get this going.......working in a team in close quarters like this isn't easy and I truly respect it!!!
The editing doesn’t get old :) Great work Dan
I love how interested the studio audience is.
😅
I was searching for a comment like this, and otherwise, I would post one. The fact that two people literally haven't looked up once/moved while a whole UA-cam video is being shot is kind of depressing! 😮
I honestly would be a little ashamed if that were my kids. Lol.
I really like the idea of having the owner be involved and help. There’s a lifetime worth of content out there with these old bikes and owners who want them to run great!
You say that till your a mechanic at a shop with a customer over your shoulder who ..knows.. more than you telling you how to do your job..not fun..if it's a buddy maybe.
Craig is such a a great guy!! Everytime he works with a fan you can tell that they get comfortable with Craig really quickly to the point that it seems like they have known each other for years.. Love your Channel keep making bangers!
In our sonic cleaner.We used dawn soap with ammonia added,to remove polish from jewelry. Rinse,no residue.
Just watching a couple of DIYers methodically work through a common repair such as a carb rebuild is actually very educating.....of course Dan's solid recording and editing skills combine for a pretty awesome entertaining, interactive experience ty The Bearded Mechanic
This channel is skyrocketing upwards with subscribers and views! I know people knew of Craig for a few years while he was part Bikes and Beards, but for him to have such a “heading to the stars” rise, it’s great to see the hospitality the community is providing him and his team.
This is beautiful, so many shops turn down bikes like this nowadays, it’s super inspiring to see this project come to fruition. Good luck on the project Sean!
Sooooo glad this popped up on my feed this morning. That bike is a classic, the colors, the old school SS styling, great choice and glad you helped the guy get it going.
Big fan made bigger by this series of you helping others get their bikes running. So cool!
I love everything about this channel, but the editing always gets me lol. Bluejay making CBR sounds, Craig playing carburetor instruments, fuel pump noises, etc. Keep up the good work Dan. You always keep it entertaining even if the work gets mundane.
I've had my SJ F3 for 12 years and it's been the main source of learning to wrench on bikes. It wasn't in the best of shape when I found it. Over 130k on the engine and still going strong! #77 of 1500.
The engines on these are near bulletproof.
Sadly the fuel lines etc. and other fuel system hardware is not ethanol compatible.
Had a F3 myself, that kept on ticking.
Ive seen one with 105.000 km...
Surprised to find about 130.000 mark
The japanese really made them well
@@Mespera3011 she's a trooper! About to put a new clutch in next week, and keep on riding!
A riding buddy of mine got one of those back in 1996. She loved riding it at Deal's Gap.
Wow, that is awesome! I have almost exact issue; I recently inherited a 1996 Smokin' Joes bike that had been sitting for 10+ years. It is in very good condition with just under 3k miles, but will not start. I cleaned the tank and put in good fuel and can safely assume the carbs need thorough cleaning and possibly new jets, floats, etc. Unfortunately too big of a project for me. So...if you guys wanted to do a second Smokin' Joes Edition...come visit!
Man what’s you location, I’m actually looking for one. I had a 96 for my first sport bike.
you really cannot do a carb job? i seriously doubt it needs new jets/emulsion tubes either. they are brass. just clean em.
Such a great looking bike
Your fan series is the best thing going right now for automotive UA-cam channels, it's awesome seeing these bikes come back to life while we learn a thing or two along with the owners.
Dan! LMAO, with the sound effects when Craig played bag pipes and Spanish guitar, plus the glugging of water. Genius.I think it's super cool. Craig knows those carbs well and does steller on cleaning them. Awesome video, really cool bike! 😎
This guy should have his own UA-cam channel. He seems like a great guy and his shop is epic!
My brother had the exact same bike. I want to say late 90s early 2000’s. Not sure the number. I have always been a cruiser type of guy and he is street bike all the way. We traded bikes for the day. 3 minutes later I traded back. I knew I would get killed on that bike. It was STUPID fast! Great memories, thanks guys!!
Real easy to ride fast was the problem i had with mine.
Such a nice bike. Balanced ,smooth power delivery form the ram air system.
98 was the year they diailled that right in too.
Great bikes.
Some out there with 80k on the clocks too.
They are bulletproof.
With jets and a fat exhaust on it, you can see how they won races.
Sich a fun bike to ride.
I had a 1994 CBR600 F2 back in the day. All these years and many bikes later that CBR was the most fun I ever had on a bike.
@@fastdude2002 the f3 was even better , they perfected the ram air system, but such a balanced amd fun to ride bike.
You need to have this guy on the channel more! He’s a riot!
Man what a amazing episode. I love your videos Craig. And props to Shawn, who is a very chill dude even in front of the camera. Amazing bike too. Perfect episode.
I love the fans enthusiasm for sport bikes, you can tell he's passionate about this biek, also kinda jealous of his garage setup, he manages a nice space in a relatively small shop.
The owner was great, really enjoyed this video
Someone is going to be one happy camper with that bike, smiles for miles
I love the slow form of your show . Please keep them long and slow
I purchased a 95 F3 in stellar condition when I returned from Iraq in 03. It was the black, purple, and yellow one. It had Yoshi full length, ignition advancer, and stage 2 kits in the carbs. That thing ran like a scalded dog! I still dream of having a Smokin Joes edition all these years later. Great vid!
I have a CBR600F2 which is basically an F3 without extra doodads like a fuel pump and emission things. It had been sitting in a garage for 19 years when I got it, the carbs looked like she last ran on booger fuel, the brake lines were completely rusted off and the oil was just pure madness. The tank on the other side is in pristine condition and she is so happy to fire up and rev, such a gentle giant. Looking forward to selling her and starting my next motorcycle repair journey!
That brings back memories! My first bike was a 1996 Erion Racing CBR 900RR. My buddy picked up a Smoking Joe F3 in 98. The 600 was more flickable and fun but the 900 had that punch of a liter bike
Thank you craig for the new video...
Hope you enjoyed it!
My CBR F2 was one of the best bikes I've ever owned. Always loved the Smokin' Joe's edition.
I have a 1987 Honda Hurricane f1 with relatively low miles and well taken care of, freaking love this motorcycle.
I've got the 1000, and it's still running strong.
@@johnb5519 Great machines!
@@Threee_Eyez I agree 100%.
Enjoy it ! Beautiful machine.
I've owned a 93 red/ black and a 95 "Rothmans" and both of them were funny and reliable.
In 1992 I bought a new urban tiger CBR900rr and what a bike it was! I rode the tyres off the thing for 5 years before it was stolen! Then bought a purple suzuki RF900 and that was such a fast bike for the day! Something about 900cc thars so good! My first 9 was the gpz900r and had 3 of them also a cbr900 a rf900 3 zx9rs and now the new z900rs
Congratulations on surpassing 300,000. You must have seen a major surge in subscribers since last week.
Fantastic show, thank you. Craig your light and funny attitude is refreshing and thank you for helping on this superb bike... keep up the good work! (no pressure)
I was a huge Nicky Hayden fan back in that era of AMA
Rip Nicky
Wow. I knew the SJ was a limited number bike, but didnt know it was THAT limited. I got one from a buddy of mine, wrecked. I rebuilt it, enjoyed it, and sold it. Mine was a 96, #75.
I applaud your patience
I know sean only a fan but he fits the vibe so well in ur video, would love to see him again in a video
I think it's so cool that the customer is there with you learning and helping!❤😊
My dad owns one of these bikes and was the first bike i ever got to ride and i dont think i ever left 3rd gear, it was staright up like having a rocket between your legs, thing scared me shitless. I want to point out as well, i am a speed demon, and not much scares me, but the scream from the exhuast and pure power was insane.
After a while, we had a really hard time getting it to stay running, and he is currently in a million pieces in a room.
From NewBrunswick Canada!
That’s a really cool bike , great video as always Craig , your my favorite motorcycle mechanic channel 👌🤌 cheers from Louisiana 🎉
This was fun to watch. I really like the fan series. The owner is pretty cool. Seems like the choke cable always gets the bearded mechanic!
Great looking bike, always one of my favorites. Maybe the cables need to be lubed too.
Love see what Craig viewers have for Bike's more than one bike they have?😂❤ God 💯🙏💯🤎 Blessing from Iowa, USA
It's clear today's sous chef knows what he's doing. I can see you were having fun. 🥰
I’ve owned a 1995 cbr600 in the uk since 07, currently in my garage and been there a long time, I must dig it out
I always loved that paint scheme
Great timing on this video. I just got back from Buttonwillow Raceway and for the first time raced my smokin Joe's livery on my 1996 CBR600F3 racebike that I rebuilt over the winter.
I almost bought a smoking Joe’s new back in the day but I ended up getting a 96’ far instead. Damn I miss those days!
First street bike I ever rode was a 98' CBR F3. Solid red. Such an awesome bike.
I love the dynamic between 2 machines
sold mine in 2004 to help pay for my house. Loved that bike. That tail section was always a pain to keep in place, even with unbroken tabs.
It’s always nice too see a guy has educated himself and cleaned the shop!
Erm , no
His shop was immaculate
But Big spoilt Bearded Mechanic was gutted it was and is nicer than his
Plus
The guy matched if not beat The Bearded Mechanic and Dan
I'm so upset at The Bearded Mechanic and his obvious jealousy insecurity
Amazing video, the energy between you two felt like you have known each other for years.
the sound effects game in this video is on point
Miguel was a super nice guy. Met him at the Charlotte Superbike race. Told him I was a big fan of his dad,he asks if I’d like to meet him,he’s in the motorhome? Great day for me!
Being an insomniac down under has its benefits..... I get to see when a new video is uploaded. 👍
It's only 10.35pm in Adelaide what you talking about
@therealbanksea damn bro I just woke up at 6 am here in Western US
@@therealbanksea SA is half an hour in front of Vic but 25 years behind... 🤣
Watching at midnight here now in Victoria...
@@therealbanksea yeah 12.15am and I just grabbed some Cheetos
Back in 2000 I bought a CBR F3 as my first 600cc in red and black. It had a two Brothers exhaust and sounded amazing! I miss that bike 😢
Today's a good day now 😀
You rock and so does your channel!
Really fun to watch...Its almost the same as watching a television show...Very good quality filming and editing and subject matter.I love it and could watch this fan series endlessly..
you sir are a saint i think its so cool to help this feller out.
Not a big fan of Honda but that is one beautiful machine. I know I would make an exception on owning that. Graig to the rescue as always.
After watching this video it helped me figure out how to go about fixing my Suzuki intruder. I love watching your videos I learn quite a bit from you.
I about peed when I saw the thumbnail, that was my first sportbike!!!! Bought one when I was in college and my parents hated me for it, but it was the best thing ever! Got it cheap because it had been hot wired and stolen at some point in its life and no one could figure out the electrical gremlins lol I worked at a bike shop and between all of us we got it running.
Like others here mentioned, ....you two seemed awfully similar somehow. You made a good team. Beautiful motorcycle. Another good one here. Cheers. 👍
This guy was an absolute delight! Hope he comes back with more motorbikes some day ❤
I've been binge watching this channel for days. I love Dans editing, so funny.
FUEL PUMP TIP: so funny thing about the F3. the fuel pump will not pump and it only gives the fuel pump 2-3v when cranking it over and i’m not sure how many volts at idle but the pump doesn’t prime. the pump is purely for starting and running it at higher rpms. also they only need full choke to start smooth. i saw the choke was completely off and that hurt so much to watch you guys keep cranking and cranking it but i miss simple things too. anyways watch the timing chain tensioner because they are a common failure point. replace the tensioner for a aftermarket manual adjustment one and i’d replace the regulator/rectifier because the oem ones are common to melt the plug and then you gotta find a new plug and a R/R. anyways love the older bike content. i have a 98 F3 and a 94 F2 that i’m currently rebuilding both. the F2 was my first motorcycle and i got it wrecked and learned everything about it before i even got it on the road. would highly recommend a F2 or even a F3 as a first bike because they are way more comfortable and not as touchy as some other 600s i’ve had. anyways i figured i’d drop the tip about the fuel pump for y’all since it seemed to stump ya.
I use Pinesol in my Ultrasonic cleaner all the time. Not pure Pinesol, I fill it water and pour a cup or so of Pinesol in. This guy's work space is so clean and organized.. I'm going out to my garage after this video to clean up my space.
Great job guy's. Love the bike. When I was young I can remember my friend getting one and it was badass. Thanks for the video stay safe guy's.
It's gettin close to 1 year since you started your own channel and you're also more than half way to 500k subs. You are doing fantastic because your content is awesome. Keep up the good work. I think 500k subs before the 1 year anniversary of the channel should be a goal. You can definitely do it!
Bought one off my buddy who had it in a box for a couple years back in 2004 . Put it back together rode for a year or 2 then sold it, wish I didn't but it was so cool to have. Awesome video love watching !
Every time I watch his videos, I smile, lol. It also has me thinking of buying an old bike and bringing it back to life and changing professions from a diesel mechanic to a moto mechanic.
Man, this is still such a good looking bike. Even the wheels look kinda modern. Update blinker and maybe mirrors to a slicker look and you have a very sweet ride. Only thing that is missing, is an USD fork.
Now switch to braided break lines, sintered pads and upgrade the suspension with oil and better springs (rider is a bit on the heavy side, so factory suspension should be to soft) and you got a sweet ride.
Bring this fan back on. You guys mesh perfectly
I owned 2 CBR Smokin' Joes Specials! A 96 and a 98! OMG I miss those bikes! I preferred the 98 (the 96 had the square tail piece and wasn't as slick looking) That bike was such an awesome bike! Turned lots of heads and the girlies loved it! I ended up turning the 96 into a street fighter and stunting it. Eventually sold it (I didn't realize they were so rare!) The 98 met its demise when I was doing a wheelie (showing off) and someone on a GSXR600 pulled out in front of me. I dropped the front end and low sided the bike, when my bike hit his back tire it crushed his rim and his turning tire threw my Joe's about 20 feet into the air. That was the end of that. The bike was a write off. I replaced it with a Suzuki TL1000R. Still have my TL today!
I absolutely loved that bike as a kid. So happy that you made this video!
Craig, for difficult to install hoses, especially for ones you may have to remove again, use dielectric grease to lubricate them. This also works great on carb boots. It’s pretty much clear so it doesn’t make a mess, and it’s safe for rubber that isn’t rated for petroleum products where grease may damage it over time.
Great job from both of you. I could tell the owner really cared and helped. Craig great content!
Brings back memories. Used to own a 97 F3. Very fun and affordable. Best bang for your buck for thrills.
I remember thinking these bikes looked kinda goofy when they came out. I was not into sport bikes back then so i didn't understand it's significance. Now I'm in my mid 50s and riding the sport bikes. This bike is definitely cool to me now.
I pulled the carbs on my f4, overhauled them. Was a fun learning experience, also helped i had an AMI graduate looking over my shoulder.
The editing is soooo good. I’m not even a motorcycle guy but I’m totally hooked up.
Make sure you replace the o-rings between the oil cooler and radiator. Once the cooling system is full of oil it takes hours to flush all the pudding out of the system after it overheats.
Watching someone clean the 4 inline carbs just brings back memories.... that I might not want to bring back....
It's good to see Craig and Shawn back together. Such a class act. Shawn, it's good to see you learned how to work on bikes. 😂
Such a sweet bike. Brings back good memories. My older brother raced throughout the late 80s to late 90s. He raced for Smokin Joe's the last couple years of his racing career. I got to spend many of my teen years hanging out in his pit, admiring the beautiful purple and yellow bikes. Love em. Keep up the great work!