How to: Starting your first motorcycle project

[@PonchoKid]

Great advice my man. I just inherited two bikes from my dad who just passed in June 2020. He left me a 2003 Honda VTX 1800 and a 1985 Honda XR 250 which is the first bike I learned to ride in 1986. Want to take the XR apart and build a tracker but have never really worked on bikes before. Your insight will come in handy as I begin my journey. Wish me luck! I'll keep looking at your vids for more valuable information. Stay well.

[@nathanielappleseed8082]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for being so precise with your words.

[@GTsGarage]

Thanks for the feedback Nathaniel, appreciated.

[@EvilLenMotovlog]

I've used those sealable sandwich bags and big black marker ... will have to see if that comes back to bite me in 6-12 months ! Another tip, I've used a number of cardboard boxes, depending on the "area" of the bike ... one for the front end, one for the back end, one for electrics, one for engine etc etc etc

[@GTsGarage]

Evil Len Am watching your restore with interest, shocked at them wanting 1k for re-chroming that box of bits.

[@michaelnee1470]

Love the box. definitely using that.

[@GTsGarage]

+Michael Nee Hi Michael, glad you liked the idea, that's what it is all about these tubes, is sharing the information. I have learned so much from other people over the last twelve months, and continue to learn.

[@davemurphy2020]

Good video. I'm on bike build number 9. Just a hobby for me. Dead right about the paint and i put my fastenings back on the removed component if i'm going to re-use them. I put the bikes on a low wooden bench and use my burly son as a budget bike lift and i scoot around the whole thing on a home made stool on wheels seat big enough for my arse and the relevant tools and components, no more back pain or numb knees and I can see what I'm at. There is something very calming about working on bikes, attitude is all important. Keep up the good work.

[@GTsGarage]

Hello Dave, sounds fantastic, i did look on your profile, to see if you've got some of the builds online, but couldnt see any. Would love to see some of your work, not tempted to start your own channel? You'd def have a sub from me. Take it easy fella, ride safe.

[@davemurphy2020]

GT, Thanks for the reply just sub'd you. This is build No 9 in 40 years! so not exactly prolific, still, I'm only 60 yrs old so plenty of time left to get my stuff out there. Tho there's lots of guys doing good vids Delboy for one. My first build was a C15 the best was a squarial restoration. Currently creating an xv500 chobber. Always regretted not taking pictures. Keep it up. Ride safe

[@tripwheelerton2417]

The box tip was a goodie

[@pauls3696]

Very good tips in here Thank you very much for sharing I've just started my project so really handy stuff to no thanks Paul

[@GTsGarage]

Cheers, glad you found it useful, I am still paying out for stuff I should of packed away alittle more carefully. £70 for three 3" fuel hoses and 6 clips. That'll teach me to store stuff properly.

[@rumely7232]

I'm 15 and my mom has an old virago 700 sitting in the garage. About to restaurate it

[@banditnev]

Very handy hints there, the box idea is good.

[@GTsGarage]

banditnev thanks Nev, wish I had started the box from the beginning, but late is better than never.

[@thejunkman]

Some good tips here. A worthwhile video to watch.

[@GTsGarage]

thejunkman Thank You, appreciated

[@sharky09000]

Hi mate, i'm glad that you placed a comment under mine, on shadetree's v'log t'other day @ it's led me to your channel : ) I've found this to be entertaiinng & very informative & as i have a 1992 xj600s divvy which needs a bit of tlc, some of your v'logs will come in very handy ; )

[@GTsGarage]

+sharky09000 excellent, glad there is some useful content, and welcome to the channel, good luck and feel free to message me, not an expert but very happy to give you any information I do have. Take it easy, ride safe.

[@sharky09000]

Thankyou ; )

[@sixthisoverdrive]

I have decided to watch guys like you to do it;)

[@GTsGarage]

sixthisoverdrive See you say that, yet I have now seen you turn you hand to two upgrade jobs on the new off roader.. which I am enjoying very much.. keep them up.

[@chrisscales8983]

Great advice - thanks for sharing :)

[@raymcfadden2081]

You said about photo and video, I have also been strongly advised to get a Haynes manual.

[@deathanimate]

Good video man. Great points for people to keep in mind! You hit on a few things that all of us are guilty of doing (or not doing).

[@GTsGarage]

+Static Ironhead Thanks, appreciate the feedback Sir,

[@SpikeyOfficial]

Great advice mate. Do like the idea with the box.

[@GTsGarage]

TheSpikeyBiker Thanks, appreciate the feedback fella, ride safe.

[@MerlinZener]

for parts/bolts/nuts etc I use take away containers and 3 x 5 index cards inside the container. Write on the card with a Sharpie, it's not going to fade. They come in a range of sizes, they're cheap, they stack together, and I've made a bunch of drawers that they fit neatly into.

[@GTsGarage]

Cheers a great idea, will come in very useful for the chopper project!

[@rickw.6401]

good content, really methodical, systematic and organised. thanks. subbed.

[@GTsGarage]

Cheers, glad you found it useful

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

Excellent advice thanks

[@GTsGarage]

Thanks John, glad you found it useful.

[@SparkArmoury]

I bought a xv535 that doesn't run, £700, its my first bike, allot of work ahead of me!

[@GTsGarage]

+Ronan Carter nice the Virago has shed loads of potential, and the skills you learn along the way are there for a lifetime... enjoy the build and keep me updated,,, or even better video and youtube :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH_Cm42no9eCjMk

[@couragewoodworks2843]

Just picked one up for $400!

[@waspforlife6599]

I’ve subscribed simply because it’s the grumpy twats garage 👍

[@690ADV]

super cool video, great editing and shooting!

[@MotoMaxuk]

Like the cap!

[@GTsGarage]

MotoMax heheh one of the many.

[@johnoleary9317]

Love the presentation and common sense points. Well done. Sub'd N Liked.

[@GTsGarage]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated.

[@yankeedoodle880]

Wise words mate, well done :)

[@GTsGarage]

yankee doodle thanks yankee, have you yet decided if you are going to the motorcycle live event, working it out is going to be about 100 quid for us to go, not cheap but still maybe going. if you are is the a chosen date yet?

[@yankeedoodle880]

I am 95% sure I'm going, probably the last sunday, will know for sure in next few days. :)

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

How hard is motorcycle restoration? I know its not easy... but like how difficult is it?

[@briangiodano6294]

thanks for the video, very helpful

[@Its_Ghost]

i just turned 17 and my dad gave me a bike that him and my uncle built im so exited the bike is not road legal but i want it to be a show bike

[@Its_Ghost]

its not legal because its all custom parts and some of the parts were made special for it and aren't registered

[@beetlejuice3925]

@@Its_Ghost cool! what bike is it?

[@el_wazabi1752]

I know this is very long already. But can I have tips on rebuilding my bike?

[@jimcook3448]

2 main points. The box idea is fine if it's a quick build, but who wants to have a cardboard box knocking around for (possibly) months? Personally I go for the bag option, but instead of writing on the outside, I put slips of paper inside the bag, with the part written on that. My second point is DO NOT watch or copy anything that Delboy does. Class one bodger that will cause you some dangerous issues and really doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@GTsGarage]

The paper in the bag idea isn't bad, but can depend on the level of oil and grease that's on the part. To be honest I don't think there is a perfect solution so you just have to find out what works for you.

[@kylang8930]

Hey I am really interested in restoring a 1980's Yamaha xj650 but it's not a complete bike and it's my first restoration. What do you think?

[@GTsGarage]

If your going to restore and older bike, you need to make sure your able to purchase the replacement parts, easily and fairly cheaply. If parts are problematic to source, you going to end up paying through the nose for each part, or the project is going to stand still whilst you source them. Let me know how you get on, in fact get video'ing :)

[@suffolkandy]

One good vid mate rs

[@GTsGarage]

Suffolk Andy Thanks Andy, appreciate the feedback

[@motocrosspk]

Mannnnn.... you can talk!

[@andrewcarrillo4814]

definitely did not click on this video expecting this dork to blab for a full 16 minutes.

[@walterwynnchok7474]

👌

[@ivosantos2521]

👍

[@dukejivetalker7541]

Delboy? really? nah mate, The Workshop.

[@frenchiemoto3884]

Nice video! Just bought my first bike (1975 FS1 DX) and it's a blast! Have a look at this little video I did when riding it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC3lpacmblrb8k Let me know if you want to see more of it such as a walkaround and carb tuning etc..

[@GTsGarage]

FrenchieMoto Cheers fella, will check it out this evening...

[@arturwictor5412]

rubbish. why nobody ever recommend read manual for the bike and as a tip i will recommend parts catalogue . you can hide your self in this box with out this things !!! and what is this hanging crap " design " ? lol.