The Unexpected Lessons From Restoring 2 Superbikes

[@LowQualityPigeon]

Just cant get over how good that R1 looks. You just nailed the paint and the bike itself on that project.

[@JoshPhillips7781]

Putting away your tools is without a doubt the best tip in this or any video. Working organized is so much less stressful and so much more efficient. Always takes more time to find a tool than it does to put it away and take it out again.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

So true...the stress goes down a lot when my work space is clean.

[@jaredmastley]

Just commenting to say I loved watching both of these series and hope to see more rebuilds on the channel. It's like cathartic to watch someone else struggle with rebuilding a bike and not have to go through the pain yourself.

[@dasauto44]

Hes a Natural KZbinr. Amazing

[@bikersquest]

Quick tip about stripping threads, if you turn the bolt in the loosening direction you will eventually feel a bump and maybe hear a click, if you tighten now it should never cross thread unless they were already messed up. It essentially aligns the threads straight

[@TwinPotMan]

A thing I've learnt over the years: Always "dry fit" first to make sure everything goes together and never tighten bolts fully until everything is in place and fits properly, then tighten in the proper sequence,

[@BlogVomMax]

Im currently rebuilding my first bike (cbr 600) and I gotta say the biggest thing ive learned is you need a lot of space. Not for the bike directly but for all its parts. My bike currently is just a frame with the engine block hanging in it so you need hella room for all the parts and then some to work on your bike

[@ChaosCauses]

Absolutely! I always want shelving racks to store parts

[@ericrolland9092]

Using the correct tool for the job always makes the job easier

[@andyarmstrong81]

Top tip… get the full torque tables for all bolts on the bike, then use the right torque wrench for the job (I have 2 with different torque ranges). Ensure threads are clean and use grease or thread lock. Then have the satisfaction of the click, knowing you won’t cause any damage and the bolt is the intended torque as per design.

[@cowmath77]

I’ve changed like 50 batteries over the years and never arced one. Then the other day when changing my wife’s, I had to remove the air box, got frustrated, didn’t take the extension off my wrench and due to the length of the wrench and the 45 degree angle of the terminal nuts, I touched the negative and positive terminals with my wrench and welded the wrench with a fireworks show. Luckily, I taught myself to always wear gloves when changing a battery; so I was able to whack the wrench off with my hand and avoid any damage to the car. Scary shit, protection works.

[@yhteys]

Not like 12V would do anything to your hands and only the fuses would have blown up so idk what u are onto

[@cowmath77]

@@yhteys holding the metal wrench with bare hands when arcing a battery melts flesh. The metal gets so hot it beads, ball bearings melt and can damage other components. Amazing you know what a fuse is, good job hun.

[@Snwyreborn]

Still no belly pan on the R1

[@ChaosCauses]

My mechanic is lazy!

[@DoctorDJ1976]

🤭🤭​@@ChaosCauses

[@complex136]

@@ChaosCausesI do recall you saying something about the honda logos on the fireblade, but are you sure they’re on the right side?

[@Snwyreborn]

@@complex136 tbh that could be the trademark, smth iconic of his own bike, i see no problem leaving it like that lmao

[@ElevenRush]

​@@ChaosCauses you are!

[@RPUdgata]

I've been following you since you had around 52K subscribers, and you've always been great. New learners can gain so much from your videos. Thanks for consistently sharing quality content!

[@CHAPNOE]

Crazy shop rates inspired me to work on my own stuff. you as well your not afraid to tackle anything!!

[@andyarmstrong81]

Your garage / workshop is your domain, ensure your favourite music is playing. Decorate with trophies of old tyres, sprockets, stripped bolts and track day numbers.

[@lhurst9550]

To get philosophical here, learning how to mechanic makes you a better person.

[@ninjaguysith]

Amazing lessons. I have a friend that hates working on cars and bikes. I realized later on that he has such bad habits that it leads him down paths of pure frustration, like not taking pictures or trying to make things work with the wrong tool. This lessons make the difference between enjoying wrenching or hating it.

[@itzikca]

That color on the R1 looks amazing

[@Chrisgroot19]

As a non mechanic, amen to all points. Since a few years I’ve added ‘buy the workshop manual’ to the list. It saves so much time, you have all the right torque specs and part numbers. I never thought I would come to the point where I am now, with a full set of specialized tools and equipment. Having the right tools to do a job right is so satisfying.

[@dare92]

7:54 using jackstands as a means to keep your bike up on the frame protectors is a brilliant idea I didn't think of myself. This will definitely come in handy if I have to take off the forks if a seal will ever leak or if I have to refresh my fork oil again. Thanks!

[@shibapatrol801]

The last tip, learning from someone more experienced is invaluable, not just in motorcycling repair but life in general. Most people are keen to share their knowledge (excluding subjects like money) so don't be afraid to ask.

[@giamademedoit]

4 minutes into the video i really appreciate it. Thanks! Its like a crash course on project management :D

[@CGFMOTOVLOGS]

5:34 the face you pulled when you almost dropped the alan key socket😂😂

[@twowheeledgator1364]

Very nice list. I would also suggest some blue painters tape and a sharpie. Good for labeling wiring, when removing nuts and bolts (label the container) and handy for taping things out of the way. It is removed easily too.

[@KlavsAdventure]

Take the risk! I always say that any failure is just a lesson. It's like paying for a class-you learn something valuable every time. It's totally fine to go through that!

[@crash86ed]

Speaking of stripping threads at 9:21 you're running a bolt in with the drill. This is an excellent way to cross thread that fastener. Always start them by hand. Turn it in reverse about one turn to get the threads aligned before you start turning it in.

[@Hubert95-v7w]

My two favorite projects on youtube, you better do more! Do an Italian next! Maybe you will confirm some myths or maybe debunk them? Sounds interresting to me! Anyway keep em comming!

[@trueheart78]

You’ve inspired me in repairing my Ninja and in upgrading my Super Duke, and in no small way, and I REALLY appreciate it. Thank you! 🩷

[@andyarmstrong81]

Aluminium foil can be wrapped around areas near the oil sump plug (swingarm, exhaust pipes etc) to save cleanup when draining oil. Can also be used to direct oil in the intended direction.

[@yunusde]

Never start theading the screw with a wrench. Always go with by hand or a screw driver until it goes all the way in(or at least 3 quarter of the length). Use wrench to tighten it.

[@hainhatphung1371]

I bought a bunch of shit to modify my used bike in 3 months. T-shaped socket wrench for 8-10-12 and THEN 10-12-14 because the nut on ma bike was 13, so now I have both T wrenches for shame. Then a set of allen keys since the smallest one was for some f@#*!@$ adjustable mirror nut hole that I didn't have. Then a set of longer hex screw just because clearances for mounting the mirrors and universal pannier racks. Then a beer. The whole thing took me 3 months to source, yet only 5 days to modify everything else for a proper ride. Hand wrenching every bolt I can find, and lucky me I found the clamp for exhaust was hand-tightened by the owner before that. Remembering his custom pipe at the same time I was cursing his ordeal. All my on-the-go tools are now permanently strapped on the side of my bike. I drop mine a lot just for fun, so side way quickie (no hehe) to tighten the bolts, straighten my footpegs and miscellaneous tasks popping every now and then... Glad to have them whenever I need.

[@andyarmstrong81]

A small magnet on a telescopic stick can save a lot of time retrieving dropped bolts / washers. Blu-tack can be used in sockets to stick a nut in place until it is engaged on a thread during assembly.

[@MG-vo7is]

Good advice for tools. Maybe I'll try it one day.

[@nikoschaitas1378]

Watched both rebuilds, I can see your points. But damn, that Honda looks lovely.

[@andyarmstrong81]

Pickup lots of small plastic or metal pots / jars, use these to store common fastenings, grommets, washers and nuts for common assemblies, such as rear hugger, lower fairing etc. you can label with masking tape if your not going to reassemble in the same day.

[@arpanshom6914]

Keeping tools in order shows your discipline, rest are self learned which are admirable. Good job brother. Lastly, the left side honda logo is on the wrong direction😂. ❤From India.

[@ProphetAndLoss]

The other lesson? Making interesting content offset costs and makes the channel grow with your learning. More power to you.

[@mrkatse]

What matters is you have started following them... who knows where you will be 10 years from now.

[@andyarmstrong81]

If you print out all the parts diagrams you can highlight replaced bolts. Especially useful if your upgrading to A4-80 316 stainless steel or titanium. Some manufacturers use the thread size and length as part of the part numbers meaning you don’t need to dismantle and measure each bolt before ordering.

[@pol-pg4tl]

u already accomplished ur mission buddy

[@muhammadzain7299]

loved the video, loved th fact u now own an R1 and a cbr. in your olde red r6 video, u used to dream about owning an R1 and used to like your step R1 yellow bike of your dad.

[@jasondunn8313]

I’m constantly frustrated by how simple jobs always seem to take so long due to faffing (eg dropped bolts, incorrect parts supplied) Somethings I just get my mechanic to do them. Bikes look great 👍

[@Sean-m7i]

Here's a lesson. When removing items such as engine side covers that have multiple bolts, there are often times when those bolts may be of various sizes and lengths. Mixing them up will take extra time to reassemble at best or cause damage at worst. Take a section of cardboard and and draw out the shape of the item you are removing with holes poked in where the bolts are located. As you remove the bolts install them in the cardboard locations so you know exactly where to reinstall them.

[@MotoDash1100]

I was about to talk about how you're spoiling us for uploads with these 2-3 uploads a week, .. Then I realized today's finally Sunday. Anyways, gon give it a watch obviously. (Also, is it now "Riding Season" in the Southern Hemisphere? Got a good niche if so)

[@morenachoz]

Thanks for the tips ;)

[@Kid574]

I just noticed you have the exact same chip on the right mirror on the R1 as i had on my R6 with those same mirrors and bodystyle 😂😂

[@Imotopilot]

Good tips, Thx!

[@shayzadg]

U are inspiring me to one day fix up bikes

[@hrsjohnny]

Thanks a lot for the content. Those expert mechanics are the ones ruining our bikes very often. I am sure all of us had that unpleasant experience.

[@leckywoznicki5393]

Thank you :)

[@hecthormerida]

Great video!

[@NicolasJaegergaard]

Love all your videoes! 😎

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Mechanic's gloves, chemical nitrile gloves, other forms of hand projection actually work. Because you will pinch your hand in the plier, you will smash your knuckles on sharp and blunt things when the wrench slips, you will abraid or impale your hand on drill bits, abrasive disks, and files. You will burn your hand on hot headers and engines. And after a dozen years dumping used oil (which can burn you), carburetor cleaner, epoxy, and acetone on your skin, you just might end up with a disease. Save money on Fast Orange. Use nitrile gloves and mechanic's gloves.

[@andyarmstrong81]

Keep old clothes and reuse as rags for cleaning up the bike. Kids clothes are great, not only do they grow out of them quickly but they are the perfect size for most bike cleaning / degreasing jobs! Plus some satisfaction in covering cute cat and Disney tee shirts in oil and grime!

[@static369]

Here’s my tip. Clean grime off the tools and store them properly. Not in a bucket! 😅

[@slow2K2GT]

The amount of time lost, hunting for tools that, as you said, accumulate in the work area around the bike. The "mid project cleanup" is more important than people give it credit for. It may have been mentioned in an earlier video but the first mod for any bike should be a shop manual. I prefer a paper copy but electronic is perfect if you have the means to use it in your work space.

[@xrotor7813]

You are a nature 5S'r. But I have found that contained mess works best for me. Suggest you get a small cart with a tray top that you can lay out the basic tools and roll it sround where you need to go. Put a rubber mat on it so stuff does not slide around. After a while my cart piles up and I roll it over to my tool chest for disgorgement;

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Don't rely solely on disassembly photos on older bikes - use a shop manual as a primary reference. Too many times I've taken photos of an assembly that was put back together wrong or wiring run the wrong way by the previous guy. On a recent restoration, I spent a week trying to figure out why my brake calipers wouldn't bleed only to realize that the two halves (inner L/R) had been swapped putting the bleed screws on the bottom. Lots of pictures of the wrong thing.

[@ChaosCauses]

That's a great point to remember!

[@SlixxFPS]

10:34 can we just take a minute to look at the Lock Screen of the phone

[@jamaicatvtv4215]

ALL GOOD

[@wobblysauce]

Classic, if you take a bolt out screw it back into the place it was meant to go.

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

The lesson I've learned: buying wrecked or just poor condition bike for restoration basically not worth it. even if you got all the tools, you'll spend all you managed to save for a parts that need to be replaced, and you'll waste A LOT of time to get the parts and all the repairs. if your hobby is not mechanic - just pay a bit extra for a fine condition, change oil, fill the gas and ride.

[@e.k9561]

Also order from CMSL they are fantastic

[@andyarmstrong81]

Impact wrenches should only be used for removing bolts, never torquing!

[@BOBBY_ONBOARD]

Good one

[@MayurPatelZA]

South African? If so, that would be amazing

[@prototype9904]

yeah, he is \m/

[@MayurPatelZA]

Actually seen some other videos now and I think he loves in my neighborhood. I see many streets that I recognise

[@lock_estunts5685]

The folding ramp rest put vertical like that scares me

[@dddon513]

Forget the phone. Put a dedicated inexpensive old laptop or tablet in the shop.

[@asten9647]

Lesson that i learnt while fixing my bikes is..i don't have enough money😂😂

[@barryvercueil2346]

Just sell that Fireblade to me !!!!!!😅

[@ChaosCauses]

Make me an offer lol

[@thisisben3593]

That R1 looks so much meaner and better, no comparison

[@Niki_Parvanov]

What did you use to clean the chain lube grime?

[@crodles]

did i complete the 10 mil? i pointed right at it lmao

[@CyberChrist]

If a bolt is left unattended in the vicinity of en open gas tank, it _will_ end up in it.

[@greyanaroth]

All gold. Sadly, also hard won experience

[@viffer8honda319]

heres a lesson... its alot easier to take an engine out and bring it to a machine shop to drill out a broken bolt then attempting it with a cordless drill yourself.... its cheaper and faster .. believe me..

[@rkavan]

❤❤

[@satveersingh3313]

❤

[@Martin_Breu]

WEAR YOUR SAFETY GEAR!!!

[@thatGangwar]

Is Jawa Bobber is a good choice to buy? Currently using Ktm RC 125 and want to switch

[@mukrang96]

bro, wrong channel to ask this 😅

[@thatGangwar]

@@mukrang96 Ik

[@crappybara7106]

Nope, they have a history of rust and low mileage. Ive heard that the new models dont rust as often but id still wait a year or so just to make sure. You dont want a motorcycle that starts to fall apart after a year

[@thatGangwar]

@@crappybara7106 alright thanks for the info. I'll do some research too.

[@JamesBrett-g2u]

1st

[@KrytenChannel]

Sorry to piss on your fireworks, but do you realise you put the honda tank emblems on the wrong sides?the wing goes the other way.

[@ChaosCauses]

Yes, I've been told once or twice lol.

[@James_Is_Good_At_nothing]

Early!early! early! Oi! Oi! Oi!

[@abdulghaffar9323]

Pin please 🎉

[@jamaicatvtv4215]

cant get over how good that R1 looks. You just nailed the paint and the bike itself on that project.