How to look like an absolute moron on YouTube | FOOL-PROOF METHOD

[@shadetreesurgeon]

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[@ajyoung4530]

We love you guys man. I’m originally from Ohio but been down in southern New Mexico for over a decade now. Hopefully anyone that reads this will look up the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico. It’s a riders dream. Could be a little larger but it’s incredibly amazing. Josh drove on I-10 and was only 45 minutes from me when he drove through Lordsburg. You never know when riding thru a waste land that your just a few minutes from paradise. Look it up y’all it’s worth it. Be safe out there.

[@jimbt719]

I like Lucas for carb issues. Seafoam works slower

[@jimbt719]

Shelby to the rescue?

[@engir63]

I felt sorry for you, I still LOL watching you work to get that tire off, but I felt sorry for you. You have a lot of people around you that can fabricate up a way for that lift to work using a normal bottle jack and when you do go to Home Depot and get a "Husky" bottle jack I had one in the RV they are good jacks. What happened to blaming Blockhead he is a puto?!

[@truckertwotimes7189]

​@@ajyoung4530 appreciate that info 😎🤙

[@stevenf0]

As someone who swaps their own tires, it was kinda fun to watch someone else struggle for a little bit

[@longdong3889]

Pizza ready, joint rolled, root beer chilled. I'm ready to watch!

[@hitituprohb]

Longdong got life figured out!

[@bigguyonalittleadventure5673]

Watching you take that tire off was the funniest thing I’ve watched in a long time. When you said “I win?” I almost spit out my breakfast.

[@battletoads22]

Amazing. A Shadetree Surgeon video with none of the Brap Star girls. I never thought I'd see the day.

[@shadyvito]

Unusual but still entertaining, lol

[@zachvrooman4790]

The stumble you're feeling on the Silverwing is a common problem with the that engine. Check the valve lash before you tear into the carb.

[@rickywhitehands]

I just want say….thank you. Ive laughed so hard during that tire change my eyes watered… genuine laughter. I don’t laugh very often anymore. That was fantastic !! … THANK you sooo much.

[@calvinevans8305]

25:35 it would be really lean around sea level. There's thinner air in higher elevation. Less oxygen per volume of air requires less fuel.

[@rogerf7265]

Those Shinko's are harder to mount and dismount by hand because they are tubeless. I learned that from experience that tube type tires are much easier. I went from Shinko 244's to Shinko 705's and the 705's where way more difficult to mount and dismount by hand. The 804 and 805 are the same because the sidewall is much stiffer since they can be run on tubeless rims.

[@tonywilliams9026]

❤❤❤ my brother, in these days of "it wasn't me" your candor and honesty is like a breath of fresh mountain air... I too am able to see my screw ups,have a little laugh and learn from the experience but I'm glad that wheel didn't deter you from removing it...much love to your home from your buddy in Ohio ❤❤❤

[@grantkeenan9014]

I'm thinking it was Dr Girlfriend who broke your jack while she was pumping the lever, and I loved every minute of watching her do it! Hahahaha

[@neodutch]

It only took him 47 takes to get the shot.

[@duck9191]

You have to call the hf tech support line, you can buy the seals in the pump. Give them the model number and the part number from the owners manual.

[@wetkracker]

Shadetree, I want to thank you for the tire changing section of the video. I laughed my ass off! I personally, have experience breaking down semi tires. (Way easier than motorcycles believe it or not.) And i always got stuck helping my dad break down the tires on his motorcycles. I finally got so sick of it I told my father I'd pay for it to be professionally done rather than help him. After seeing how fast it is on a machine and how cost effective it is he started making the run the mechanics to get his tires mounted and balanced from there on out.

[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

When I was a kid I used to do my dirt bike tires with flathead screwdrivers so I’ve had my fair share of pinched tubes 😂

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Great job and great perseverance to finish the Sportster up. Now enjoy it again! Can't wait to see the Dipster plans develop!

[@darrenlehman9078]

For lifts I have a Black Widow from Discount Ramps in Wisconsin. Couldn't be happier.

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

Your honesty like showing your first attempt at dismounting a tire is what you're all about. Very entertaining.

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

OMG, I love you man. That maniacal laugh after leaving the postman really got me and Misses Barnsworth going. I've changed about 8 dirt bike tires and 2 RF900R tires with spoons. The first one by far was the hardest in the Alabama heat. It's a right of passage. You made good progress on the first side. I was a little disappointed at first. The time lapse was glorious though. You should probably put a new carb kit in there for Dr. Gf. Preventative maintenance pays at least double in relationships.

[@doubleq1223]

Been watching you for a long time man. I’m usually pretty quiet in the comments but had to comment. You’re such a real guy man. I hope to have a beer with you someday

[@butchpolen]

Dude!! I Fuckin love you. I literally thought I was watching a comedy show when you were changing that tire.. OMG. I was laughing so hard. Your awesome bro!!!¡!

[@Jhood0729_jerrymesser]

We changed our sport bike tires for YEARS with spoons and flat screwdrivers.... DAWN DISH WASHING LIQUID WORKS WONDERS!!!!!

[@crp9985]

As Elon Musk said, "We were too stupid to figure it out." You're in good company.

[@KevinsTooTall]

I just ordered from Brap Star because I like the shirts. but I LOVE supporting you. And knowing you say my name when you put that package together.

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Seafoam works good for keeping them clear and keeping the combustion chamber clean

[@handakarma3197]

Finally able to buy a ticket! I'm one of those kids from the 70's brought up in the orphanage system in Pa. I well re3member how it was being bounced from the children's home i came of age in to try to make my way in the world without any experience at all. I'm stoked to be able to help those in a similar situation as were all without help from the powers that be to step up and make a contribution to the world at that time. at least now I can and win or lose I can at least help those in a similar situation as i was in to move forward in the world!

[@haroo294]

Seafoam works great. Mix it heavy in your tank for 3 tanks. run half a bottle directly in carb while running very slowly. The more it smokes the better its working.

[@zimzim1642]

Lol, i do my own tires. Here is a pro tip. Go to harbor freight and get longer spoons. And if you have 70ish bucks go ahead and get the manual tire changing station.(along with the motorcycle wheel attachment.)

[@justin.s9783]

well the good part of the tire changing part is that Cowboy Cure is really helping me with the pain in my hands which is really good because i would of really been hurting watching you change those tires if it didnt work lol. i got the 5k mg too btw. so far i have only been applying it in the morning but rather heavy and it has been lasting for me till morning. good vid

[@thatdirtbikedude]

You could take dimensions of the base of the jack and make a plate with a tab that would mount to the pin mount. Then you could just mount any bottle jack to the base.

[@Dirty_Side_Down]

Colorado carb. I looked it up. If the bike is tuned for high altitudes, it will result in an over lean mixture at sea level because at high altitudes it needed more air to achieve the correct oxygen levels. Which means, you might not have as much combustion at sea level because it’s lacking fuel. Also, it might be burning hot with high EGTs at sea level.

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

dude, a lot of people replace the jack with an air jack and and then you don't have to pump it up with your feet anymore. There are a ton of videos on YT that show you haw to modify it and make it an air lift. Check it out.

[@nelmar5560]

Just looking, the bracket on the bottom of the lifts jack is removable. It is vary likely it can be fitted to another modified jack.

[@JamesP33R]

Yea, I can be pretty sure that the jack seals can be replaced/jack rebuilt. Unless you have cracked or scored the cylinder(s), they are almost always rebuild-able.

[@calvinevans8305]

1:57 sugar or carbohydrates in general are going to put pounds on you, you've got it right. I had to go on a low carb diet with intermittent fasting to lower my blood sugar levels down myself. I was hooked on snackfood and my fasting numbers were 270. That's terrible. They're now around 185 with four months of keto. My goal is 100 fasting. I need to get down to 240 pounds of weight. I'm an ogre at 6'5''.

[@GawgaCracka]

Good Going Bro, keep on keepin on...👍

[@jamesmcmechan888]

I eat lunch and dinner, if I have to snack it’s in between these meals.

[@brianb7960]

Cool video and another reason for some of those Mrs Farnsworth moments could be all those "distractions" you have had hanging around the garage speaking of which how are they doing? Lol

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Welcome to Club Moron ! I laughed so hard while you were struggling with removing the tire from the rim. It was great watching an exact reenactment of my adventure, complete with flying tire spoons 😂🤣😂 The blown out jack on the table was just icing on the cake 🎂. You are a funny guy. Thanks for all you do 👍

[@ohdirtracer]

You need a set of Motion Pro Rim Shields. two c-clamps, a few 2x4 and some kneepads to help with changing tires without scratching the rims.

[@calvinevans8305]

6:36 I watched my buddy Travis do this with the back wheel from his CR500 at the campsite in the Glamis dunes. What a hell of a fight he had to swap out a Knobby for a paddle.

[@teemann8379]

Been there with a 13" scooter tire, took me forever to dismount, I seent to an old-school race shop and he mounted the new one in like 2 minutes for 20 bucks, he said if it took more than 10 he wanted 40 lol

[@twatson6252]

Shadetree you really are a true motorcycle fanatic and i love it. Only people that ride know that feeling.

[@ejdtm]

After you pry up with the tire iron just hook it underneath the rotor to hold it. Oh wait.

[@aaronj5596]

Yeah buddy, got on that pre-order! Wish there was an option to have you, Chey and Cammie sign it. Though just happy to do my part in ticking off the USPS!! If they ask for a manifest tell them the customer requested it manifest free just for them! Haha even with a manual machine and a long mojo bar my first tire changed looked a lot like that just a little less blood!

[@NagiCheeks]

I got my patch Friday, can't wait to put it on my shenanigans vest.

[@LadyTam55]

Reminded me of my younger days back in 71 and again when I got out of the army working at service stations where we had spilt rim wheels to break down. Now that's a job.

[@nathanshultz2347]

OMG!!! I needed that laugh.. That music with you trying to get that tire off.. I LMAO

[@boxcarbro3043]

Hey man. We all learn the hard way, wel... most of us... I missed my own charity ride because I installed my ignition cables backward after installing mid controls, and I could not figure out why the bike wouldn't start...

[@timothygadbois7851]

I had a similar problem with a harbor freight lift After calling customer service they sent me a new pump ( it was the wrong 1 ) they sent me the correct one and it worked for 10 minutes. I finally got them to replace the whole lift with the different pump design. Haven't had a problem. Start with customer service ( I also bought the extended warranty, money well spent) Doesn't make it suck any less though

[@marktype1with2]

You made my stomach hurt from laughing so hard. I know exactly what you were going through. I also just seen you on million dollar bogans video. 👍

[@shanco73]

What a great guy Josh, that is a lot of cash to find to send out those shirts, and what a great personal sacrifice. I also don't have 4K laying around so know how this is not easy to save! You are a great swamp wizard! I am considering swapping my own tires, but the more people i see doing it, the less i want to.... I do all my own maintenance apart from tires at the moment.

[@Silverwinger82]

You can leave the petcock open on the Silverwing. It's vacuum actuated, so fuel only flows when the engine is running.

[@verablack3137]

I changed my own tires. Turns out the tire machine at cycle gear can't do 14" tires, so I got the tire spoons and took a whole day to get those tires off and the new ones on. The real secret for me is when I used my heat gun and the tire was so much more pliable. But, now I got some Michelin City Grip 2s installed for a cheap price at least.

[@shanes_bs2659]

Josh, check on youtube for a air/hydraulic jack conversion for the lift. There is some fabrication involved but is do-able with a welder and grinder.

[@vikingplumber9541]

I would love to get that T-Shirt design in a hoodie! Priced right I think it would be a good seller, & maybe the profit could help make a dent in the cost of your charitable T-Shirt giveaway. Brapstar Army Forever!!!

[@MVPrides]

One solution is to change the base of the new jack to the old style, might be able to weld that loop onto the new base

[@therealjoebailey2]

In Maine our riding season is very short and I am looking forward to that first ride of the year.

[@IronheadTere]

Thanks man that joke cracked me up Been out on my 81 Ironhead today and it was great thanks too brap star crew you guys have helped me out through some tough time last 5 years or so cool & funny & insightful So anyway big Shout out from INVERCARGILL N Z SOUTH ISLAND BROTHER

[@kirbazoid]

I bought one of these lifts used and the damn thing wouldn’t lift my bike. I put in some stop leak hydraulic oil and the thing is working fine now.

[@ejdtm]

Hey, how about a quick review on the new HJC helmet. I was thinking about getting one.

[@jay34ever54]

A great product indeed, wish i could order more Brapstar stuff!!

[@Freedog423]

I cut a car in half with a harbor freight grinder a few weeks ago keep on keeping on and thanks for the content

[@frankjoosten3501]

I admire your patience,takin a bow!

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I had the same problem with my harbor frieght lift so i got out the welder and turned in into a pnuematic lift. After doing that i found a power steering sealant fluid that actually works on the original pump lol. Live and learn but its so much nicer to crank up the compressor and effortlessly pull the trigger and watchbit rise.

[@mainframe64]

5' 10" and over 300 pounds. A piece of 2x4 on the tyre with me standing on it always breaks the bead. Use car tyre irons for more leverage or use a piece of pipe on the bike irons

[@paulacabbo466]

the opposite side of bead you pry has be pushed down into the channel where the spoke holes are, use your knee to push that bead into the groove

[@chiguy_]

I should not be laughing at your pain as much as I have over the years.. but hey I am laughing with you.. mainly cause I am that way with somethings as well LOL.. keep up the good work and love the vids maybe one day when I ride down I can get you a beer to say thanks. cheers.

[@philipkuriger3420]

I'm sorry Josh but I have to thank you. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile.

[@nordicheat906]

My vstar had gas coming out the over flow tube last spring. I put seafoam through it and it stopped. It worked on my brothers snowmobile too that has a Yamaha r-1 engine in it. I dunno man, it handles simple gunk. It also worked on my Kawasaki Vulcan but it took a month to clear a jet lol 😂

[@piekcruson993]

Take metal bucket 2,2 feet high with round bead (not that hard to find) . Cut sillicone hose to length and then in length. Put over bucketlid. Remove tire with wheel intact before cutting spokes. When going for a harder spring on rear shock adapt rebound damping according to springrate.. Rock on bro, yr doing great!!

[@chestermoriarty]

Tire troubles! I've just changed a few recently: I just found out tire spoons (instead of irons) seem to make it significantly easier for me - Sorry for the 20/20 hindsight!

[@chucknabox1164]

Lol, sorry I laughed when you were taking the tire off because I had the same problems when I did it that way too. The car tire I did that way was even better since when I was standing on the tire to get the pry bars in there I lost my balance and the edge of the sole of my boot got caught between the lip of the rim and the tire and I fell hard landing on my elbow with all my weight and laid in the driveway for 5mins before finally even trying to move lol I feel ya man.

[@twatson6252]

isn't the whole lift still in warranty and be replaced. I always buy the extended service plan on higher dollar items the 2 year warranty. Never have had problem taking anything back and I have lol.

[@TeeBeeZee]

I'm late to this party but might have a piece of useful info for ya regarding the lift jack. I had a similar failure on my old Kendon lift recently. I saw a video on youtube about using AT-205 Re-Seal fluid in it to swell the seals and o-rings back to shape. I ordered a $19 bottle of it and added about 1.5oz of the stuff and topped off the jack with hydraulic fluid. The leak began to slow each day for the next 4-5 days until it finally sealed completely off and worked normally again! I also have the new Harbor Freight lift and am now dreading issues with it. Maybe someone will eventually step up and offer a good alternative jack for them. For now, try out the AT-205 Reseal.

[@upchuckchops]

Great video. What is the group/forum/creator you follow for Goldwings? I can’t remember and I just bought a GL1500 and want to make the camp out. Thanks if ya can reply!

[@kristophertrout7328]

High altitude jets are lean to match thinner air. That and gummies fuel probably your issue. Check out the spark plugs and see if they are getting crispy.

[@markjones3888]

Glad you learnt how to get a tire off a rim with irons. Next time just go to the tire shop cause you don't need a centre to get it off the rim cause the tire machine fixes to the rim on 3 points. and then the gizmo pulls the tire off as the rim spins around on the machine. oh yeah Josh..when changing a tire with irons..I use a rubber hammer to hit the iron around the rim..they look like little sledge hammers short handle and really hard rubber..a must for any tool shed 1001 one uses..

[@Drm99]

Just changed the tires on my new to me 2001 gl1800 the same way. Definitely a pain in the ass but a good skill to know! The old Dunlop Elites were hard as a rock and dry rotted, the new Shinko journey’s went on a whole lot easier.

[@mikestowe6136]

i feel your pain seems everytime ya think ya get ahead it seems something else slaps ya in the face n knocks ya down seafoan is a joke the best stuff is the chevron carb injector cleaner in the black bottle

[@pcontiman]

Ok the flying tire irons were FUNNY!

[@TheEccentricOne]

Buy a used Handy lift. They come up on the marketplace all the time and if you ever need parts they are available.

[@ez123ification]

Heads up ! I have a ranger lift , had it for years payed a grand . Has Bolton wings for four wheelers . Just saying 👍👍

[@huutee1]

Can you weld an adapter to the flat bottom of the new bottle jack?

[@shadyvito]

I buy a lot of Harbor freight. When I buy anything "complex" I ask if they sell parts. If they say no I buy the $15 warranty. When I get home and put it together I put a piece of tape on it and write the date the warranty runs out on it. When it gets close to that date, broke or not, I return it and buy another $15 warranty and repeat.

[@poppavein1]

I only got 3000 miles on my Ducati rears, and would do my own tire changing. You can get rim protectors, or use a hose to protect the rims from damage.

[@ejdtm]

$600 ain’t cheap. It should have at least a one year warranty. I bet you could weld up something to get that new jack in there.

[@Boom-ou1vb]

I had the same experience with shinkos! Those sumbitches were difficult to get on.

[@Draugonauv]

So does harbor freight not have any warranties? I'd try to just replace the whole thing if the product breaks lol.

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

Shadetree Surgeon stands behind his brake jobs! Because he'd be crazy to stand in front of them.

[@VegasJimmy]

I think there needs to be a sticker of the postal worker saying "Do you have a manifest?" LOL

[@yvangagnon8843]

Pay once cry once! That's why i try not to go with the dirt cheap stuff.

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Josh

[@TheMcgee80]

Seafoam works for me. Half gas half seafoam let it soak overnight.

[@SMOKEDOUT-420]

Patience is a virtue we learn every day of our living lives.

[@WildmanWard]

Also if you have the tires halfway off you can put zipties all the way around the tire and tighten them and it will pull right off the rim ❤

[@robertadams4415]

Hey Josh if you put some grease on the axel it will come out easyer

[@ApparitionRune]

Gotta get the service plan when you shop harbor freight. You get a cheap lift, and you gotta pay extra for the plan, but you're still paying less than the next cheapest lift and harbor freight will replace the whole lift when it fails.

[@coyster530]

I would really love to see that Chopper come back

[@greenkeeper448]

I'm 5'-12" and 4 and have an issue with my intake, as in excessive, so 300 and more, if I was to wake up honest, is the harsh reality. I am mostly hard on suspension systems, though engines, frames and drivetrains also suffer.

[@KellyHawkins]

Is there anything you can do about the 33 degree tilt on the helmet cam? I'm getting a crick in my neck. =]

[@joescott803]

Hf absolutely doesn’t stand behind their stuff. I still go there but only for throw away stuff or hand tools. I heard some people they actually take care of but definitely not me. I’d actually use a pneumatic ram in that lift. You’d lose the jiggle factor from visitors but it’d definitely be easier.

[@sarondiesel588]

You should draw a middle finger and write “shut up” on the top, and bring it to the post office. xD

[@nicholaszeller3559]

Can't a used tire place take that tire off in seconds for like $10, or is this a different application?