Harley Davidson Master Mechanic Toolbox Tour!

Master Harley Mechanic Toolbox Tour! What's in a Master Harley mechanic / technicians toolbox? In this episode, 25 year master level Harley-Davidson Mechanic Chris SickWideGlide gives us a tour of his most commonly used tools!
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[@dalekidd420]

A true master of any craft is to be appreciated and respected. You are very fortunate to have someone so qualified on the Blockhead team.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Well said, and couldn’t agree more!

[@terrydavis7389]

as a mechanic, i love watching tool videos like this. I always, always find a new tool that i "need" .

[@joshuaneth4216]

Right I’ve seen so many and I’m like oh shit I need that!

[@BlockheadMoto]

I know exactly what you mean, haha

[@borisribich6068]

Haha I’m writing things down too

[@jamesfair9751]

I believe that’s an insanely thin line between need and want lmao 😂

[@BlackWaterRiverCo]

Major props to this guy for being able to look at random nuts and bolts and know the exact sizes of what tools to use for them and where they go on various bikes. No doubt that took many many years of wrenching on bikes and him being probably one of the last people to ever leave the job until it was completely finished and perfected. Trust me man there's people out here that definitely admire that type of knowledge you have for what you do and I'm one of them. Much respect. God Bless.

[@ecrusch]

EXCELLENT video. It's always a learning experience when Chris explains stuff. He is whatever is ABOVE Master-Tech. Thank you. peace

[@Catalyst_94]

The amount of knowledge and inspiration I’ve gotten from Chris is just incredible. Thanks so much man. 🙏🏻💯

[@JohnnyLoco1]

This video has made Chris so much damn cooler!!!! I am freezing over here just because of it. Much respect though to him. He's the type of guy you just shut up and listen to when he is speaks.

[@shane8493]

I’ve learned from Chris from your channel, in fact I did the parts build for my 128 Screamin Eagle for 18 Road Glide from watching on him with Goldzilla, such as using rolling rockers to my 540 S&S camshaft to name a few.

[@theellopopper]

Great video. Always find these interesting seeing how skilled people organise there stuff to make life easier

[@hemi398]

Best video explaining real tools for real situations. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlunn7812]

Chris is a really cool guy. So knowledgeable and his experience shows. Keep em coming 🔥🔥🔥

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

BRO.. it's like you read my mind.i just got on here today to look up how to set up a motorcycle tool box and BOOOMMM you posted this....THANK YOU!!! thank you so much

[@byDanimal]

Damn this is a great video! Chris being an expert and being able to explain it to everyone. 👍

[@TomGlander]

Excellent info. It's nice to see someone who has a high level of respect for tools and how they're best used.

[@jamesbirkholz6671]

Great video with great info! So stoked for episode 2. 🤙🏼

[@wmscottd]

Amazing the amount of knowledge in that noggin.. that's why and what you pay for ... that knowledge and craftsmanship !! The part where blockhead threw out random bolts and fasteners and Chris goes and names where they go was amazing !!

[@trollingpatroll7196]

great video, chris is very organised which is probably why he can get stuff done quick

[@jasontcolson]

Great vid, would love to see a walkthrough of the large one. Maybe talk about why you organize it the way you do.

[@m4st3rm1nd85]

Chris is a pure genius ! keep the good work my friend

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Very informative. Thanks for taking us along.

[@alandohse1977]

Really enjoyed the trip through Chis's tool cart! Always enjoy seeing how other techs set up their boxes.

[@jamesgoers5277]

After being a mechanic for so long I can feel and understand all the energy and the explanations of these are my tools and how I use them.its hard to understand you just get it or you don't and not everyone's isn't set up the same way.

[@fps636]

Chris is the " cool " PROFESSIONAL! His narration is profound and serious, no BS...... Very good vid ✔

[@everperez8538]

Had to come back and check this video as reference on what other tools to buy.

[@mendyviola]

Love the mighty pen. I keep a mechanical pencil in a magnetic holder and a small steno notebook that i put an adhesive magnet strip on the inside lid of my toolbox. I also keep one of those magnetic dishes inside the lid for misc little bits of hardware I don’t want to lose.

[@ADVScott342]

Whenever I go into a shop or business the first thing I look for is it organized or 5s that will speak volumes for the quality of work they are putting out . Chris is the man👍 And those that love what they do and have passion for there skill you'll usually find them teaching as well.

[@Tecalitlan1943]

Scott, you are so right. I can tell you just by looking at their tool box, it can tell me a lot about him. If his tools are clean, great quality and very organized its very important. The sad reality, when you go into a big shop with many mechanics, you don't know who will get your car. The shop itself might be super neat and organized, but the mechanics are a bunch of 18 year olds learning their trade. The best mechanic is yourself, trust me.

[@MinnowMoto]

That is so very cool. And that is just his cart!!! A true artist in his craft.

[@michaelwills7884]

As an old Detroit guild member ,Ford Master of Excellence many other titles , was nice to see in another mechs go to tool box . Learning some of the M8’s issues owning 3 touring models two which sumped last one out of warranty ... fixing on my own I see some things I need to purchase. That Mac tools set.

[@christinedavis4870]

Knowledge is power! Chris you got power, thanks for the inspiration ..

[@madartistry6961]

Awesome video, I definitely would love that video of putting to a tool box on a budget.

[@patwheeler4940]

Have never worked on bikes but have worked on tractors for over 35 years so I work in metric n imperial its great fun seeing younger folk trying to figure out 1/2 9/16 etc etc from 13mm/14mm cracks me up all the time.

[@ronnibachnielsen6248]

thanks for a good video agian :-D i really love them shops videos and you can learn alot from them and from chris :-D keep op the good work :-D love from denmark

[@TorresKTM]

In portugal most mechanics try to avoid Harleys because we are used to Japanese/European motorcycles here, we use the metric system etc etc. There are a lot of Harleys here but only dealerships work on them usually. Watching someone like Chris work just made me want to learn more and more about Harleys, what makes them different and specially work on them. Atm I drive a Honda Hornet 600cc and im on the market for my first harley, looking for an 883 so i can make it 1200cc and customize it. Thank you Chris and everyone at blockhead for every video you make and for every lesson in them included.

[@nephicus339]

This is amazingly timed; I just finished a motorcycle repair technician course, looking to start a career at my local dealer (not a harley dealer, but still), and I was wondering what a good tool kit to start would be!

[@sethsmith7956]

I had no idea that Chris was type 1 diabetic I am too and love working on stuff cars trucks and motorcycles but I had no idea that is awesome man. Love both of y’all and the videos

[@Everendlesss]

What a boss! Cheers. Keep up the great content.

[@lifebehindbars7420]

Im type 1 and I’m a technician for Caterpillar. Always gotta have that drawer stocked with the sweets!

[@lpete531]

I hear you Chris 👌🏾 I keep all those snacks close buy as well, and it's not for sharing either 🤣🤣

[@dipppincanuck]

Love the knowledge it would amazing if a list of tools could be added to the description!

[@corymcauley5499]

Blockhead can you and Chris show us how to adjust fallout on the head bearing? I've watched a few videos that just don't go into the detail like yall do and it's an area I'm having trouble. Thanks alot guys stay safe and keep ridin. For reference I ride and wrench an 04 FXSTI

[@joshuawaters151]

Excited for the tool cart build video!!!!!

[@MichaelBertini]

Chris always impresses me with new sh*t. Him and his knowledge is impressive. 🤘🏼

[@drainmonkeys385]

I’m putting together a tool roll .. to keep in my bag on the bike.. just some basics and dual use stuff just yo get me home kinda think.. you should do a video and carefully select the best/smallest set to get a guy home if broke down somewhere

[@georgeknox]

He got all Rain Man on those bolts. Cheers to you both.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Crazy, right?! 😆

[@Brian-dr2yi]

Master mechanics are worth their weight in gold. It's amazing to watch their mind work

[@shelby.daytona6890]

Absolutely loved this episode...I've been wanting to do the same for awhile now on the shadetree channel...

[@kurtcom4024]

What a great job you guys got!!

[@chriszasada9756]

30 year journeyman mechanic myself and totally agree , there is not top five or top ten tools, you use what you need to use to get the job done. Have my cart setup similarly with sockets and must used stuff on top and have my toil box set up the same way . Kudos , great post

[@anthonys7976]

Matco’s torque ratchet (not torque wrench) is one of my new favorite tools. Perfect for all final torque checks and 100,000 cycles between calibration.

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

SUPER impressive !!! Good video !

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Chris could work anywhere on the planet and get paid top dollar, a master Harley tech for sure. Good team work @ BLOCKHEAD.

[@thomasmarchese2808]

Once I get my bike running (down for a rebuild should be done soon) I’d love to come check the shop out. I love what you guys are doing and Chris is a great dude. Always loved working with him at Seminole. Tell him “little foot” said what’s up. (Stupid nickname given to me by another gentleman who Chris and I worked with. Who has unfortunately passed away.)

[@BrewCityRider]

Enjoyed that. Reminded me of a tool I want to get for rocker boxes at 10:25.

[@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036]

Love that igloo

[@sl4305]

Awesome video. What is Chris’s crimper tool of choice for crimping wire pins and removing pins from plugs. I’ve gone postal with crimping and removing pins from plugs.

[@SideQuestChannel]

Mad respect mate! As a Mechanical Engineer, a car enthusiast who works on his own cars most of the time and a type one diabetic I get what you mean, I really do.

[@ScoutBobrman862]

Awesome Fedora! Don't stop wearing it! Many master techs and high caliber professionals are wearing it!

[@ronwilliams2215]

Very cool I like what you are doing.

[@Ben-wq4zf]

GEEZUS THE CAKE ON THE SALLY IN THE BACKGROUND!!!!! HOLY CRIKEY BATMAN!!!!!!

[@ilovecarnitas]

Great episode!!

[@Hagien666]

Great episode

[@user-qw3zt9vl4n]

Can you show how to made those cut out sockets? Great video guys. Thank you.

[@drbrq7674]

Best things in the Tool Box is the FACT sticker. Also the old school skate and punk too.

[@andrewmarty1339]

That hat is sweet Chris. I have a question for Chris. What advice would he give to a fairly mechanical savy person that's interested in possibly becoming a tech? You and the block crew make great informative content. I'm with ya you can tell Chris is passionate and Great at what he does.

[@andrewvickers4487]

As a Brit those "keep calm" spoofs wear thin but I can't resist the one in there :)

[@sway0221]

Chris is sooooo cool, it's not a TOOL BOX it's a COOL BOX! 😀😀😀

[@awright2009]

Subscribed just now cause Sick Wide Glide is so cool

[@packman360]

Another type 1 out there kicking ass and weather he likes it or not setting an example of succeeding with type 1 for kids and adults everywhere.

[@Yamahog]

Looking at Chris's cart made me wonder what the weight is. .... my roller cart is a 6 drawer with the flop-down cover to go over them all , and the top pan has a 4 drawer mechanics portable on it. ( Chris's has way more stickers...)... on the sides of the roller are drill and O-ring charts, etc.... All told 423 pounds. I used to push that around from room to room as needed, (laundry, kitchen, boiler room, etc...Used to.... ), now it just sits in the boiler room ... lol. I just don't have the modified deep sockets... But Chris has given me an idea for future needs, will make jobs much easier for my shift engineers... ( without modifying their personal tools, ... lol ...I'll just make some modded ones and divy them out ....). Thanks Chris! Stay Safe .... Ciao

[@adamhill2788]

Flex head comfort grip ratchets any day! And SnapOn/Matco tool box/carts will break the drawer latches on sides from "unfamiliar hands" pulling open drawers

[@BJWTF]

that black trans-am looks awesome!

[@brucesyvertsen2147]

Where can I get the barrel lock tool for my shop? That would be a lifesaver!

[@garrysceppa7508]

I like to see what you would have as a travel set of tools you would take on a road trip .

[@Sicksporty72]

The Mac tools hex set you mentioned is in stock right now. I’ve waited for 8 months. Get it right now!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yooooo, good lookin out! Just bought it!!! Omg finally 😂🎉😭😭😭

[@alstone5257]

Great video,

[@erik34]

Diabetic here, I know exactly what you're saying. I never go anywhere or do anything without my care package.

[@everperez8538]

Great video.

[@RK-de5wg]

The best advice in this video for rookies, “No greenhorns are allowed to use any type of electric impacts tools!” No power tools until they understand torque specs by hand. I have had that rule for over 20 years at my store!

[@bj2294]

Great video. Incredibly informative. Love the explanations for what the specific tools are used for. Shows just how many special tools are required to work on the bikes. That special one for the screw under the fender must save a ton of time and bashed fingers.

[@mikeyduke10]

14:57 I had to do a double take to make sure noone had photoshopped bin laden into your video😂

[@bretlagasse3560]

That hex bit ratchet set is a game changer!

[@jasonswope8759]

My dad, career auto body, always said "You use 10% of your tools 90% of the time." Roll arounds are a lifesaver and a money maker if set up correctly!👍🏼😎

[@tybayerl1994]

I had a customer when I was a Harley tech bring me a new frame and all the parts he stripped off his old cracked frame. Couple buckets of bolts and said good luck. Had it together and test riding 2 days later.

[@daveco1270]

Chris is a natural teacher. I like the educational videos...even though I don't have a Harley I always learn something. Looking forward to the budget tool box suggestions. I'm curious if there's an electric impact wrench/driver that's good and not super expensive.

[@bobafute1621]

Believe it or not, craftsman has a decent impact. I bought an impact/drill set at lowes for like 130 on sale.

[@bobafute1621]

Actually, I think he has the same impact in the top of his box.

[@michaelwills7884]

Great vids Gents

[@richardbates2367]

And I have really torqued on the great neck USA made ratchets i had breaking tractor bolts and Chevy k20 square body truck suspension bolts loose..

[@chukhentcy5642]

Hey Chris, Diggin', your sticker of Kayliegh on your go to box ;-)

[@ronisley9716]

Amaze how much a master tech will spend on tools a year. Good friend of mine who was a master technician at Harley said he spent between $8 or 10k a year on tools.

[@jokersimpala]

Interested in the barrel lock tools. I work at Bike Max in Chicago and we have customers drop bikes off all the time and fail to leave keys. Know how to remove the barrels if I have to but would rather not have to tear up anything to do so.

[@ryanfabello7977]

Along with a budget mechanic toolbox for those that don't do this on the daily, could you do something for the tools you should carry with your bike? Then there is stuff you should always have vs. stuff you should have for longer trips.

[@drummerhero4652]

Chris is just one of those guys where we would love to know what goes on in his brain, master mechanics in any field are awesome. We just especially love him cause he’s a master of motorcycles!! I’m a helicopter mechanic but this was nice to see cause I’m going through and buying specialty tools for a 124 build I’ll be doing this year. As I rack up more personal tools (cause my job owns and provided 100% of my tools that stay at work) this video was nice to grab ideas from! Cheers 🤙🏽

[@roegiersmusic]

Hey BLOCKHEAD Mac Tools finally has the 39 piece stubby ratchet set back in stock!! It's been almost 2 years but they finally have them again! 🤘🇺🇸😎

[@life_behind_bars]

Well now I know what I'm doing today. Pulling off my derby cover to make sure I didn't put locktite on it the last time I had it off😬

[@Remymoto]

What's in his "on the road" kit? If there's a difference between around town and a weekend ride, what does he add? Great vid. This kind of stuff isn't sexy, but it's helpful and most of us are into tools even if we take our machines to someone else for service.

[@lukeclarke5511]

I knew I likes Chris for a reason, not just a cool guy ! I’m a type 1 diabetic too.

[@Lonerider59]

Nice sharing

[@clarkbabin9799]

Can I go shopping in that tool cart? I've got my own. I'm sure I don't have many of the same tools. I could use some sae and metric T tools. Most of the stuff I have is craftsman but not the low end craftsman tools. I even have a couple cheater pipes for when I need a little more torque loosening bolts. I'm curious about that car in the back ground. Looks like a firebird/ transam.

[@Godlobber]

Yup, I completely understand keeping sugar around to keep from passing out.... yay diabetes. As an incompetent who will will work on their bike, I loved this episode it was really informative.

[@jamesball2128]

Great array of tools and thank you for sharing with those of us whom aren't quite at your level... keep up the great work guys!!!👍

[@user-qw3zt9vl4n]

Yes thanks guys. Good comment James

[@dlbaugh]

What brand motorcycle lifts are in the shop? What is Chris’ opinion about using a flat smooth surface lift vs a diamond plate one?

[@robertobarberena5798]

VERY IMPRESSED! BUT NOW I WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU CARRY