Fixing Up A 1970's Honda CB, Continued

[@marcdewilde518]

No fancy shop nor equipment just determination resourcefulness and a good pair of brains. I love this channel! Greetings from Belgium.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I hate the sponsored will it run channels. Too many on KZbin w fancy shops and deep pockets

[@SimonFordman]

⁠@@nunyabuziness8421 Yea, I gotta say though, if I ever get sent one ‘a them American Powertrain TKX’s, I’d definitely indulge. Wouldn’t mind building a race car with free sponsored parts and such.

[@greg3030]

Ah, 2 brains, that’s how he does it!

[@marcdewilde518]

@@greg3030 one on the left side and one on the right side 😏

[@robertl.3074]

America needs more people like this young man.

[@MrRikko951]

rest of the the world also...

[@user-fp8xc8lf3f]

its a chick

[@eventhorizon2218]

@@user-fp8xc8lf3f While you are still trying to figure out how to put toilet paper on the holder. 🤣

[@PaoloPelazzo]

Not only America ,also me in Italy with my old Honda!!!

[@matzek1426]

@@MrRikko951 Wollte auch schrieben,so jemanden könnten wir in Deutschland auch gut gebrauchen.

[@chrisnevergrowold330]

A coffee, a joint and a SimonFordman video is a pretty nice way to spend an hour. Thanks for making these!

[@SimonFordman]

Heck yea

[@TheTwelly]

Came across your channel a few days ago. What a breath of fresh air. No commentary, just wrenching etc. Many thanks. 👍

[@georgewcamp]

America needs more bike junkyards like that !!! What a treasure!

[@richardherbst8081]

Simon you are a time traveler from the 70's and that's a good thing. Keep up the great work!

[@betobsbf]

I'm always blown away by the artistic quality of your videos.

[@randomguy1807]

How do you think it’s artsy?

[@betobsbf]

@@randomguy1807 By the smart conduction of the visual narrative; the conscious choice to not talk and just show the best scenes; the intelligent use of the camera and lenses; the zoom-ins at the best moments; the well-balanced capture of sounds and a bunch of other details. In general, the vídeos from this guy easily stand out from the sameness of other channels.

[@agee8322]

That bike yard / breakers is a place of beauty. Thanks for another great bikeumentory.

[@71three5ohscrambler8]

Im 61 and ive got my 71 CL350 mothballed right now. Im gonna be retiring over the next few years and getting it back on the road will be so much fun. They are so easy to work on.

[@valuepack2]

Excellent choice in cheap mufflers, I ran a set on my Guzzi V7III. You made a real honest bike of this one.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you. Yea I was super happy with the sound for an $80 pair.

[@tmhurley27]

I've spent many hours working on my 79 CX500, so this was super relatable. Love it.

[@wa4852]

Testing those bikes on that road in the end looks like the most fun in the world. Discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and been going through everything, it’s amazing.

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

I really enjoy the way you make videos. It give me nice ideas for my footages and the envy to improve the general aspect of my work. Few can really appreciate the efforts you deploy to film in tight spaces or with poor lighting conditions. I do.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you very much, I'm flattered. Your channel is great, makes me wish I was better at my French.

[@thrRnz9496]

With the seized center stand axle, cut a horizontal slit along the axle tube housing with an angle grinder allowing you access to the axle to spray lubricant and apply heat. Weld up once removed and clean up welds.

[@ФедорДостоевский-я1в]

This is another video of yours, friend, which I'm reviewing. I admire your diligence, hard work and incredible talent. To breathe a second life into machinery and mechanisms that have long outlived their time. I thank you for your hard work, because it sends me a message across thousands of miles that you need to find your favorite business, which will be your hobby and which will bring you pleasure and happiness. I am very glad that I have found a similar person in character.

[@anuven4]

That pause at 20:15 is my kind of thing. CB s are loveable machines in what ever the condition they are❤. Excellent video 👍

[@bbqguy777]

Here’s another reason why when I receive a SimonFordman notification my day becomes a whole lot better! Wonderful work, greetings from Iowa!

[@SimonFordman]

Greetings!

[@GrosBeaufPremier]

35:16 at least you've said the begining of a word ! High quality content on you channel, quite hypnotizing ! Thank you

[@chriselliott5480]

Simon says @#$&%

[@ColvinAvianBreadline]

Yes! A new SimonHondaman video!!!

[@timhicks2154]

Bikes, spannering and a cat. All of my favourite things in one place! I have a pair of those megaphone silencers on my Kawasaki KZ750CSR that I’ve just rebuilt. Sounds great!

[@michaelcherry8952]

I really appreciate your "belt and suspenders" approach to fixing the wiring. Yes, you can get it to work (temporarily) by twisting the wires together or just using a crimp connector, but it never lasts. 34:32 Good to see that you're wearing your safety slides. PPE is so important!🤣 The fact that you could do this much work with basic tools, common sense, patience and (I'm assuming) a shop manual shows why "Right to Repair" wasn't even a thing 50 years ago. I appreciate your craftsmanship, both in the repair/refurbishment and the quality of the video and editing.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you very much

[@ino2207]

It's relaxing to watch you work. Great video. I'm sure I'm not the only person recalling bikes of our youth. I had a CB 360T and CB 750K in the 70's. Keep them coming.

[@hella42]

I just finished building my own 71 CB350 this year. Fun little thing around town. Definitely turns some heads

[@carlosmarquez6389]

Y ahora que vimos todos los vídeos. Estamos deseando más!

[@lucsurmon2623]

Very talented editing !

[@MauriceHess-y1d]

I hate to say it ,, but that Honda will be going long after that Harley has been turned into a Toaster Oven by a factory in China 🫤

[@mattivirta]

harley made in thailand today not in US, and honda made in japan, lot betteer quality than harley. long live engines.

[@fishypictures]

Old Harleys can be rebuilt over and over again. It’s an old machine like a power hammer, press or a Buffalo Punch. All American made and swap meets filled with parts.

[@twoeightythreez]

My best friend knew a guy way back whom had a Honda-Davidson (harley frame honda motor)

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Harley went WOKE. No one buys them anymore.

[@timranachan3224]

I'd have chucked those indicators in the bin and bought new ones off Ebay for a tenner 😂 fair play to you for rescuing the old ones. 👍

[@Neotank22000]

Awesome videos, you guys are the American version of the KZbin channel Flexiny. Keep up the great work.

[@dalerumble61]

Watching this makes me miss my 74 cb450, loved that bike 🏍

[@projectkod]

i miss the times i did this in my 20s. I will get into again once my kids are older. :)

[@single-handed3673]

To find those places with the motherload of needs and wants. I just found one a couple weeks ago with old doors and windows. I could spend all day in those honey holes .

[@nunyabuziness8421]

A man of few words. Actually none😂Action speaks louder than words

[@joubertfp]

I really enjoyed the videos on the CB, the style and video quality is right up there with the best. Thank you! 🇦🇺

[@mavision6525]

The bike turned out great. Another great video.

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

I had a 'stable' of 2/350 K4's, I could assemble around 6 or 7 complete bikes at any one time. Would tune em till they would hole pistons and spit out rings on a regular basis so most spent most of their lives somewhere on the repair and rebuild assembly line. I had a pile of over 100 friction plates all marked for their nominal thickness to 'dial a clutch'. Cam sprocket bolts will bite you in the ass, re-use at your peril! Nothing quite like a spun cam on an overlap engine doing 9 grand!

[@Scott-z9u8b]

Love your vids! Some of my most fond memories are going to salvage yards and scoring some great parts! Used to drive my VW thing to the VW salvage yard and spend all day in the hot and humid Oklahoma summer, it was work but it wasn’t! Enjoy your youth and keep the great vids coming😃

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@IceBreaker1]

Thanks for putting up the new video. I have watched all of your videos, so I was getting itchy for a new one. Great stuff.

[@Oz1111]

Most channels turn these into café racers, instead you fully restored it. I like the racers but still respect your work.

[@JedociderShou]

51:08 same sht happened to me after installing a new fuel hose. Anyway I don't know why KZbin algorithm just showed your channel to me today. I've been looking for good authentic restoration videos and man you're amazing!

[@slippnsydwys]

That husky set is great. That was my first tool kit. Still use it all the time. Great videos man. I get excited every time I see a notification from your channel!

[@leighharron]

Whilst I’ve really enjoyed going along with you on all these episodes as you fix and drive all your vehicles, I can’t help but think there’s a First Person game idea like at the end of this video where the ‘player’ is walking around a scrapyard and you get to select the parts!! I’d love to have a rummage around those old slot mags etc, I was trying to will you to check the one standing up as you climbed back out! Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@ChaheO-81CB650]

Simon, a man of great taste and talent. We love your work.

[@JC-sc4il]

These videos are definitely a real treat to watch, THANK YOU ! 👍

[@Flofeat.]

I love this type of work! Watching those videos I feel I am working with this bike. Hope to get my CB125T running like this one.

[@zerkfitting]

Those 350s were dependable Hondas. I rode a 71 SL350 for years. I even rode it up my Highschool stairs only to meet the Principal standing there pointing me back down. LOL

[@SimonFordman]

Haha

[@doubleaaaron]

I enjoy your videos. Great style and you are very good at what you do. I'm like you, I just enjoy fixing things a d the junk yard is like my happy place. God bless you, my mechanical friend .

[@alexandre8014]

hugs from curitiba Brazil

[@johnnyjackson9852]

bro you're one of a kind. appreciate amount of detail you put in your videos. Those sounds of a thing with that thing appearing like in game was awesome. I enjoyed every second.

[@emmersonsimeao]

58:00 the real reason why i watched a whole hour of a guy fixing a bike, i wanted to see the cat. Man, i like your videos so much, you always post cool videos

[@Zikuissigma67]

You brought back a classic, a basically stock bike with tasteful mods. Great!

[@alexandre8014]

I watch your channel for me it's therapy...congratulations...I loved the bike it was great

[@mfc4591]

Fantastic job. Love the content.

[@harryireland1935]

Another fantastic video. That junkjard footage was great! Hope we'll see that Harley on your channel sooner rather than later. You need one in your life!

[@Don-kr5tp]

Great Bike. I had a CB 360T ....I would love to have it back

[@davidalcaraz6003]

I like the out of order sign on the Automatic gear selector!

[@nicolasciancio5611]

El mejor canal, sin duda, excelente tomas , además de un gran mecánico, gran cineasta también! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

Learned some tricks from your videos and applied on servicing my light truck. Thanks and subscribbed!

[@nerzhul7918]

Отличное видео, коллекция восстановленной техники пополняется!

[@rn1poa]

In Brazil we have a poor saying: there is no time to fix one thing, ruin another, but life goes on

[@maoxian]

The pain of rusted in bulbs on full display ... love your videos, keep 'em coming and you'll build a sizable audience, I'd bet...

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great restoration and troubleshooting 😊

[@jamesspencer404]

Great to see the channel growing. Great stuff

[@patricks8086]

Simon, If you would like the “C.W.” Script gone from your tank, try a little nail polish remover (the cheap acetone based kind). Custom pin striping is usually put on on top of the clear coat. Test in a discrete area with the polish remover and it should be no problem.

[@muddy32456]

had a 1973 cb 350 4 syncing the 4 carbs was a joy.

[@hasbeengood]

Creative and smart. Nicely done as always. Good show!

[@TheHamPimp]

Snag a gallon of Evap-o-rust. You just degrease and drop your small parts in, move onto something else, then come back in a few hours. I am in no way associated with the product, but it's life changing!

[@puchmanwal1685]

Just picked up a Honda CB200 this evening a bit sad looking hope i can brighten it up a little could do with some parts there , greetings from Ireland enjoying the content

[@paulfellows2094]

great rebuild man loved every part of it some awesome mechanics my first time watching thanks for video best wishes from england

[@user-surly]

The "animation" style starting at 7:26 made me chuckle... parts "appearing" with sound. You definitely have a flair for video editing that rivals your obvious skill as a mechanic.

[@RobertLewandowski-vi6mq]

The master mechanic at work he's a keeper handy with renches

[@franciscodaschagasmarquesd6916]

Dou o maior valor assistir você restaurar esses carros velhos e estás motos antigas quando eu era mais jovem vazia o mesmo. Parabéns

[@jamespn]

There’s something to be said about leaving a bike stock, look at all the work needed to bring the bike back from the horrible modifications.

[@georgewilliams1597]

Simon keep up the great work and restore, love it...God bless! 😊❤

[@Forza350c]

Fantastic video. Love the can do attitude, great skill too 😎

[@elgringogms]

Me encantan las viejas motos japonesas, gran trabajo Simon! saludos desde Argentina.

[@Irtaza46]

love for your work and quitness

[@eduardooffidani928]

20:14, para de ajustar una tuerca, para escuchar el ruido de una moto que pasa, detalle muy bueno!

[@enachegosa6163]

Nice work, keep going! Work, no talk!

[@johnfisher7143]

Both the fixing and the production quality is first class. Must have taken hours and hours of editing, very impressive.

[@dogpotter]

This is going to be good thanks for sharing

[@eddierush6776]

Keep doing what you doing !

[@dadgarage7966]

Yay! A new upload. I just made myself a late night dinner after a long day. Perfect timing.

[@SimonFordman]

What'd you make?

[@dadgarage7966]

@@SimonFordman Not to brag, but chicken strips and vegetables.

[@SimonFordman]

Awesome

[@johnpartridge7623]

No talking, no crappy music just a Guy working on His Bike, from the UK 👍

[@editzbythe.carboi]

20:16 ofc he had to stop there's a beautiful ride he wants

[@bobbutler9063]

Fantastic work you've done there 💯 well done 👍

[@Dodobarber]

Peça ao ar livre tanto tempo jogada … e o cromado ali presente! Peças originais são sem comparação!

[@1977id]

Cool as usual. Great video and race at the end. Thanks!

[@Yebi263]

i watched the entire video in one sitting. amazing work also i have a few questions

[@bballboyjumpshot9353]

Great transformation! Nice kittie

[@walkertongdee]

My fav bike.

[@kafkastrial8650]

Real Old School . Perfect .

[@roberthahn482]

Well done my man.

[@alaththar819]

I wont trust that type of rectifier. I once stranded on the road due to failing rectifier. Good video.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

I ain't gonna do any brown nosing, but I will say you sure know how to do some grease monkeying, good to see a young man such as you that can do all that, my hat's off to you Hoss 👍👍! Keep on keeping on with what you do and I'll be watching and BTW, you've been subbed here too! 🤘🤘

[@mattivirta]

you have all life time, center stand need PB or CR40 and heat both sometime, and then try move. first heat then spray CR-40 etc, suck in tube and help lot try open. or easy elektrolyse, add bowl water and salt and soda, then parts add wire, then add water and battery minus, and old bolt to wire and battery positive, and wait some hour. rust go to bolt and clean all part good.

[@f4phone104]

What a place that bone yard is, wow.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Very good, thanks for a great upload.👍🏼

[@YahaEha]

Motorcycles are always fun)

[@AMIN-yg1pc]

Thank you for making this kind of content

[@jont0315]

Out of Order column shifter😂 nice👌🏾🤘🏾