Tiger Cub Start Up! // Paul Brodie's Shop

[@DarrenCorman]

Every new episode since your diagnosis just makes me happier and happier. Glad you're doing well.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Darren. Appreciate your comment... 🥺

[@davidsnyder2000]

Im most definitely in agreement with Paul’s health…awesome 👍😊❤️🙏

[@paulbrodie]

@@davidsnyder2000 Thanks!

[@10trimble]

Great to see some premium content back on KZbin! Cheers Paul

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you 10trimble. Don't forget Mitch! I cannot film myself...😉

[@ultimatemonkey]

Really great having you back in the shop and making videos with Mitch . You can really tell when someone truly enjoys what they are doing. Paul seems like the kinda guy you could just watch for hours working and not loose focus on what he is doing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you James! 🙂

[@phillyb598]

I am going through chemo for lung cancer and watching your videos inspires me. I will be adding a hard tail to my sportster as soon as the weather gets warm . But in the meantime I enjoy your videos. thanks .

[@paulbrodie]

Phillip, sorry to hear you are having your own battle and are going through chemo. I wish you the very best and hope you get well. It is not easy...

[@G4b3nixon]

If it didn’t leak oil, people would doubt it was really British! Glad to see you looking so well.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Gabriel... 😉

[@howardosborne8647]

That was Triumph's version of an 'oil alert system'....when it stopped leaking it was time to top it up.....they were way ahead of Honda's oil alert system and far simpler🤣🤣🤣

[@paulbrodie]

@@howardosborne8647 Yes, I have heard that before... Thanks for watching! 😉

[@stevesmith3033]

So happy to see you back to making genuine content frequently again. Beautiful human being.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Steve. Appreciate your comments! 🤨

[@philmuskett265]

Brilliant to see and hear the Cub get back its roar. The bike looks a million dollars, mate. Fantastic job.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Phil. The Cub does have a roar, it just needs a bit of carb tuning! 🙂

[@chipchaffee2416]

Just found your channel. You sir are a great mechanic. I’m 56 years old and have been working on Every thing my whole life. I’m impressed with your skills

[@thumpershd]

Great watching you diagnose problems and how you resolve them Paul. Enjoying every episode and wishing you all the best. Excellent video Mitch!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you thumpershd! 😉

[@rayshortall588]

It was quite common in GB back in the '70s to run short of vehicle building parts due to labour strikes, particularly Lucas, hence the French parts ( Cibie /Ducelier usually).Keep up the good work, nice to have you back

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Ray. I got the headlight from a friend, who had no idea where he picked it up from. It definitely did not come with the bike, no matter what labour strikes were going on back in the UK in the 70's... thanks for watching!😁

[@andrewwasson6153]

Nice to see the Tiger Cub firing up. Looking forward to seeing it with some tuning. As soon I saw it not running, I thought it was 180 degrees out. I have a special talent for setting up timing 180 out (it’s my super power). Based on the two recent restorations I’ve completed, I estimated $8,000 for that project. Just over $6,000 is a steal. Oh, those medical tweezers are called a hemostat I think. I bought a set of snap-on tweezers with a set of those 35 years ago. Worth their weight in gold.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Andrew. I must be a very thrifty shopper! 🙂

[@stevenholton438]

I thought it was a 'stent' or summat!

[@jeffcarruthers2605]

I've seen a few of your videos and hadn't realized you were in British Columbia. Tallying up the bill for your Cub raised an issue for us Canadians. Our weak dollar and escalating shipping costs make it more and more difficult to justify restoring and running vintage bikes. As snowbirds, my wife and I are fortunate enough to be able to spend winters in the warmer climes of California. I time this with acquiring my needed parts while in the US. I have saved hundreds of dollars in shipping costs alone. Not to mention the vast availability of parts in the US over Canada. Buying out of the UK/ Europe is a different story altogether. Were it not for my winter residence, my passion for old bikes would be seriously curtailed. Your Cub is a jewel and a credit to your hard work. I hope your health continues to improve and cheers from Calgary.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Jeff. Yes, it does cost extra living in Canada, but I am ok with that. I really do enjoy working on older motorcycles, and I can afford to do it. I count myself as fortunate...😉

[@patrickblake9520]

Paul, I oowned a 1970 or 71 Cub. My wife and I had the best time putting around on that little bike. Was so hard to start cold! I sometimes gave up trying. Once it was running and warned up----1 kick got the job done! But I loved that little thing!

[@paulbrodie]

Patrick, thanks for commenting. My Cub is now insured, just waiting for warmer weather! 😉

[@Jim-MT]

My first motorcycle at age 16 in 1962 was a 1957 Tiger Cub that my Brother in Law bought me for $100. I rode it home from Torrance Ca to the San Bernardino mountains. I loved that bike but traded it in for a Tohatsu Runpet Sport that was really a kick. Traded that one in for a 1965 Tiger Cub that was pristine But it got stolen ( I did retrieve it though). These were/are wonderful little gems of a bygone era. Thanks for this series Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

Jim, thanks for watching and telling stories!

[@LOGOASSASSIN]

It's fascinating seeing one that looks almost brand new. Good luck.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much....

[@Robert-ts5ze]

Whoa !!! In 1965 I bought my "59 Triumph Tiger Cub for $300 . Years later I sold it for $75 and a ride home . Have been riding metrics since then .

[@paulbrodie]

Hey!! I bought my Tiger Cub in 1971 for $125 and 9 months later sold it for $175. Regretted that for literally 50 years... And that's why I got this Tiger Cub. Thanks for watching...

[@Alanbataar]

As always, thank you Paul, Mitch & Yves! Congrats on getting the Cub running! And it's very clear you're happy with it. I'm so pleased that you're feeling better. I hope you continue on that trend. I bought a couple T-shirts, as well. Hope you & yours have a nice holiday.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Alan! I am getting stronger, and Mitch and I are enjoying ourselves making videos! ☺

[@craigbrown2183]

Nice bit of keyhole surgery retrieving the foreign body. The parting shots of the Honda was a brilliant touch.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Craig. Yes, we will get around to showing more of that CR750 race bike.

[@leslieaustin151]

Exciting! First runs always are. Good luck with the chemo, and the carb tuning! Thanks Paul. Les in UK

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Les. Yes, I did not anticipate the 180 degree issue... I will be happier when the carb is tuned. Too cold outside right now... 😃

[@xpndblhero5170]

*STANDING APPLAUSE* 😁👏👏👏👏 This is such an awesome bike and you are lucky to have friends like him and Mitch to help you out.... I've literally been stuck under a car and my "friends" just stood there laughing at me. LoL

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Your friends don't sound like your true friends..

[@xpndblhero5170]

@@paulbrodie - No they was not and no matter what I do I end up meeting people like that.... That's why I stopped trusting anyone younger than me because in the off chance I get injured while building something, I'd rather have them helping me than filming me and posting it on social media for views. SMH

[@paulbrodie]

@@xpndblhero5170 Sorry to hear your situation is like that. Hope you meet a better class of friends... ☺

[@jimsworthow531]

love the small displacement vintage bikes Paul; thanks for sharing; be well.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jim! 😉

[@davidsnyder2000]

The best feeling ever hearing the bike running 😄👍 The stuff your doing Paul is way over my head, but you explain things where I can mostly understand what’s going on. Your a great teacher😊

[@paulbrodie]

David, thanks for watching!

[@kfatbob1]

I love the TDC tool retrieval. Truly a humble man the way you went about it.👌👌👍🇦🇺

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. I sure didn't want to take off the cylinder head again...

[@janudholm]

❤So glad youre are back, and doing what you love. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. I have seen all your videos

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jan. Appreciate your support.. 😶

[@leonidasalvespereirajunior4590]

I´m glad to see you back in the shop. You always surpass my expectations. Estou clicando aqui do Brasil. Acompanho seu trabalho desde sempre. I´m realy apreciate you job! I hope all goes well with your recovery. Abraço!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

Good wishes and good health Paul from fans in Ireland.. Wonderful to see you motoring under your own power again..lots more projects and entertainment to come we hope..

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Ireland! Thanks for your support. Yes, I hope that Mitch and I make a lot more videos. We're not done yet!

[@ruialbuquerque9558]

I am really glad you are back in swing thank you so much for sharing your talent. I wish you strength

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Appreciate your comments.. 😉

[@yodasbff3395]

Good to see you are doing better and also good to hear the cub running. 👍

[@richardortiz8704]

that was 6 support 64 tiger cub from Beaumont California

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. 😉

[@441rider]

Hey Paul well the cub vids as well as Excelsior vid got me motivated and my 7 year silent BSA 441 got a 30 day complete rebuild frame up waiting on rings to bed in. Enjoy the bike a youtube guy Paul Henshaw has some great UK 250 cub trails rides up. Wish I had a good welder in Van to make a proper GS exhaust pipe,

[@paulbrodie]

Glad you got motivated! Sounds good to me. Yes, it is hard to find a good welder these days!

[@michaelrandle4128]

Surprised me Paul, I thought double that. Glad to see you back doing what you enjoy doing. Thank you for sharing. Regards from across the pond

[@raharold]

I had guessed $12k!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Michael. I think a part of it must be because I am a very thrifty shopper! 🤫

[@johndelong9230]

There were two bikes back when I was fourteen. A Honda 150 Bently and a Tiger Cub, the Honda ran like a sewing machine. No leaks, then you have the Cub, and it kicked back like a mule. Fluid leaks finicky starting. Then you rode one flat out, the longer stroke and while laying out you could reach down and start moving the distributor and hang on. One thing I remember was with a megaphone exhaust it had the sweetest back rap. Great small bike, thanks for vid.

[@paulbrodie]

John, thanks for commenting. I'm assuming it was the Cub that had the distributor? Which was on the right side of the bike... How did you reach down with your left hand (right hand on the throttle..) and make adjustments? You must be a contortionist!

[@chrislee7817]

Great to see it running, you are looking well too. 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Chris. Just need a little carb tuning! 🙄

[@lloydsegna5026]

You're a bloody genius Paul with that headlight. Very ingenious on the removal tool, that is where a borescope would have come in handy, and they make a small 3 prong grabber for getting things out of small holes. I am getting closer to securing a painter to give me an estimate on painting the entire bike ( 441 victor ). I have no idea what that is going to cost. I guessed $5500.00 on the parts. The thing about that cost is the joy in doing what you love to do so hey it's cheap. I have not added up the parts on my bike yet but after 20 years of collecting parts it doesn't make much difference to me. Hope you're feeling good and keep making the video's.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lloyd. Paint is one of those items that has seen dramatic increases since Covid. My paint supplier told me that there is a increase every time they order from the distributor. And labour hasn't gone down at all. Maybe you should sit down when the paint quote comes in! Yes, I do it anyway because I love bikes too. Yes, I am slowly getting stronger, so thank you for that too! Mitch and I are still making new videos...

[@dennissilber287]

Paul, you’re looking great! It’s great to see you again. Look forward to each new video. Hi Mitch, keep up the great videography. Paul and Mitch, like ham and Swiss.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Dennis! 😶

[@leojansen2773]

You are amazing. Love your work.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Leo.

[@deancoley7987]

Just a little tlc needed and away Paul, great work as usual

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Dean.

[@motoramavlog]

Wow. A sand cast CB750 racer. I'd like to hear that one start up. Great video as usual, Paul

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for liking our video. Actually, it's a CR750 racer. Not mine, we won't be firing it up. I have to mount the front fender..

[@Farlig69]

Excellent to see her running!!!!!! You know what they say about old brit bikes & cars, if they stop leaking oil, then there's no oil left!!! 😝

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I have heard that about the oil situation...

[@bobbyclobber9725]

You may adjust the float level on a concentric ...I struggled for a year with a t500...it was the last thing I thought about..!

[@paulbrodie]

I will keep that in mind, thanks!

[@mitchburk5112]

Paul, glad to see you back. Working on these old Brits is good therapy. The part number for NGK BR8ES is 5422. Most autoparts stores have them but the people working the counter can't find them in the system without the part number. They will try to look up a Tiger cub. Yeah right. All NGK plugs are resistor style these days. Shouldn't be a problem with your ei. I'd be a little afraid of that 6, it's on the hot side. Sounds like it might be really lean. Maybe raise the carb needle.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mitch. Yes, I need to find some old stock NGK 8's with the R. 6 is a hot plug, I would prefer an 8. Maybe it sounded lean, but the plug was black...

[@mitchburk5112]

@@paulbrodie I was a little confused on the timing. I couldn't tell on the first attempt if the bike was running or just spinning over with the rollers at 160 out. On the later attempts it sounds like it was running but timing was pretty far off and when you advanced it twice it seemed to get worse.

[@paulbrodie]

@@mitchburk5112 Yes I know what you mean. When it was out 180 degrees, I didn't think it was running, but Mitch and Yves both said it was, from different viewpoints of course. Now the jetting is out, so it's hard to tell how well it was running...

[@saidantonioli2303]

Wow, i woke up in the middle of the night thinking about how i missed your videos, just to see that you came back, thank you for giving us your time and showing us your magic way of doing things, greetings from 🇧🇷

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much. We appreciate you liking our videos.

[@waynebergman6604]

Great job on the bike Paul. I think seat looks great as well. Looking forward to hearing your hand crafted exhaust pipe at idle, perhaps for its maiden voyage when the weather warms up. Happy for you and glad you and Mitch are back in the shop...........wayne

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Wayne. Yes, I am looking forward to first ride on a much warmer day! 🙂

[@ivansemanco6976]

Fantastic to hear bike roaring. Little bit different sound like 6cylinder inline I was flying yesterday but very pleasant. Thanks Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Ivan. Yes, a single will certainly sound different than an inline 6... 😉

[@ivansemanco6976]

@@paulbrodie Yes but this single gives memories back, I think most of us start with them. This particular 6 is without muffler, little bit rare today and your video starts dreams in my mind, my first touches with motorbikes when I was 9. Big thanks Paul, you are very good teacher and story teller.

[@paulbrodie]

@@ivansemanco6976 Thanks Ivan. I got my fascination with motorcycles when I was 9 as well. My Father took me to a steeplechase race in Southampton and I got hooked on the noise, speed and excitement! 😉

[@leedale4008]

Ya looking better,hope your feeling better.keep up the good work 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lee! 😀

[@whalesong999]

Uh, oh..., the early '60s Honda twin out in the snow at 7:16 is sad. Perhaps it's waiting for some attention from the 'master'..🤗 The Cub looks great, they're a handsome lightweight for their time but had their biggest following for racing, not so much as street bikes due to reliability problems. It oughta be a nice runner when the carb gets attention.

[@paulbrodie]

The Honda 305 out in the snow is junk. Someone has hacked the cases. Thanks for liking my Cub!

[@colinmartin2921]

You are looking well Paul! I have given up adding up invoices, it is just too frightening, and at the end of the day I restore old bikes for pleasure, and, well, you can't take it with you. I envy your shop Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Colin. I do enjoy my shop and how it is constantly evolving, as all good shops do.. 😉

[@richvandervoort2950]

I have always called those surgical pliers hemostats. They are also good heat sinks for soldering delicate electronics.

[@paulbrodie]

Hemostats... thanks Rich! 😉

[@bobturnbull18]

What is the difference between a hemostat and forceps ? The lock ?

[@Richard-xu4cj]

Every tool chest needs a medical grade roach clip,er, hemostat or two

[@jimurrata6785]

​@@bobturnbull18 hemostats are specifically used to clamp blood vessels (hence the name) Another useful tool are alligator forceps. They have a pistol grip and long shank. They only open at the very end,

[@bobturnbull18]

@@jimurrata6785 I was interested in what was the physical difference between forceps and a hemostat. Is it just the locking feature ?

[@johnclancy9860]

Great videos and so glad you are doing well. I really love the " how to" segments on things like machined cover and new cap for oil or timing marks inspection - segments that show parts of the bike but also the milling and turning clips on making parts. Thanks very much, good health in the New Year !

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Paul you always amaze me how you can find solutions to problems that pop up. Have a good Christmas and continue to feel better.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Hoggdoc. I don't give up on those "little problems!" Happy Holidays to you as well :)

[@vanveen8472]

wow, experts at work, nice shop, what looks like a Monza engine on the wall and what looks like a Hawk in the snow, functional and interesting place, thanks for sharing

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Vim. Empty Ducati cases on the shelf. Do not know if it's a Monza. Yes, 305 Hawk in the snow. It is an ornament now. Thanks for watching!

[@tinymotogarage]

Great to see even the masters don't get it easy all the time :-) - another great video guys - thanks 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Yes, shop stuff does not always go smoothly... 😄

[@felixjackson2670]

Mastery at its finest. Hope the rest of your treatment is 100%..my wife suffered advanced breast cancer. She looked very deeply into the effects of everything she ate as well as exploring ‘alternative’treatments...which led to a total overhaul of her diet,lifestyle and the use of some herbal treatments. All this,combined with surgery,chemo.and radiation treatments greatly helped her recovery and return to health. The nurses looking after her were astonished how unaffected she was by all the invasive treatments as well as her 5km daily walk along the beach....All the best.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Felix. Yes, I believe in alternative treatments too.

[@Frisky_FZR]

Great work she looks amazing 💪🏻💪🏻

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jimi.. 😉

[@nickd698]

Great job Paul, well done! Great to see you getting back into it!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Nick.. 🙂

[@sb18436572]

Good to see you back. I'm a car guy but I enjoy watching you .

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Steve. It's good to be back...

[@garysmith5432]

Congratulations on the Cub first start. Hoping to get mine going soon and am planning a similar LED/Battery lighting system as I have the same ignition system as you. Great to see you back in the shop.

[@alanpattrick6464]

Great to see your Cub running! Your videos have helped me enormously with my ‘58 Cub restoration. I often took screenshots of your videos. Interesting the cost so far...my cub is now road legal, the total costs to buy and restore and put on the road about double yours, but I had to use machine shops and a commercial painter. Regards, Al

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Al. Yes, I'm sure I saved quite a bit by doing the machining and painting myself... 🥴

[@lsdave]

i love the humble brag "I don't know if you can say that about your side stand"

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I am fussy about my side stand. Thanks for watching!

[@edgeorge785]

great video Paul. great to see you again.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Ed.

[@lewismocaby3646]

Those are some great tricks to get your TDC stopper out of the cylinder, especially with the forceps. This just reminds me that I need to get some more of them. The forceps are also excellent for pinching off fuel line and even vacuum line which comes in handy tracking down vacuum leaks. Speaking of vacuum line, I’ve used vacuum line as well as plastic air line hooked up to my vacuum pump that is normally used for leak testing. Have actually used the suction tube on my solvent siphon gun that’s powered by compressed air and the Venturi effect. Always happy to see more new content coming from your channel and happy to see you being so energetic and getting so much accomplished. Take care of yourself and great job on another episode. 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lewis. Appreciate your comments. 😙

[@paulbrodie]

@@LazloNQ Thanks Lazlo. I don't think the small straw would have worked in this situation...😉

[@janlesinski4719]

Now that was a sound I remember well from my youth the back fire on closing the throttle or burble as it was when riding.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, me too.

[@chrislewis4830]

GOOD MAN YOUR LOOKING BETTER EACH TIME I SEE YOU thanks for sharing your knowledge keep it up

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Chris.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Thank you for your expertise and continued prayers 🙏 ❤️

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much :)

[@LightBranches]

It’s alive! Excellent stuff.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@gman3725]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@geoffreyadams6236]

Glad to see you guys back on the horse. Cheers.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Geoffrey!

[@davejohnston5158]

I had a cub in 1977-78. A great little bike. Triumph should have carried on making them for the trials market with a better oil line connection to the bottom of the crank case! Nice to see this one in such great shape.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dave. Yes, they are available in the UK made for trials About 15,000 pounds! (cost, not weight)

[@framolon3708]

always looking forward for your and Mitch videos!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks! 😁

[@stefanmedlicott4948]

Awesome to see you back in action Paul. Always enjoy your videos.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Stefan...

[@toddlocke5423]

Great looking bike!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Todd!

[@matthewsmith6486]

Yay! You've built a beautiful little Triumph! May you enjoy it for many years to come! Sorry for all the explanation points but I'm happy for you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Matthew! No worries!!

[@billdavies6463]

Nice work, Paul, good to here the sound after so many years. I have happy memories of my Tiger Cub, which I used to work on under a street lamp, and set the timing by the sound of it running. Cost me £50! Slightly flexible front forks. Mine leaked oil too.

[@paulbrodie]

Bill, thanks for watching and commenting..

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Superb job Paul 👏👏👌look forward to every episode, and a early Honda motor out in the snow ,Future project ?It’s 33/34deg Celsius here Cheers Chris

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Chris. Yes, I heard that some parts of Australia are very hot right now...

[@mickjarrett6796]

Were you aware that Triumph made a two stroke Tiger Cub? See one in the 😊Sammy Millers motorcycle museum in the South West of England. Mick

[@paulbrodie]

I do have the Tiger Cub Bible, but don't recall seeing a 2 stroke in there.

[@mickjarrett6796]

@@paulbrodie I don’t think they went into production which turned out to be a great mistake… apparently. I the actual bike being ridden on Utube today. It did in fact, look very neat.

[@GodfathersAdventures]

Looking good … beard all trimmed up. Keep fighting the fight

[@ballockybill2277]

Beautiful bike Paul , and worth every penny !!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@ballockybill2277]

@@paulbrodie Not at all . Thank you !!

[@onlooker251]

Hi Paul. I’m sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis and wish you a speedy recovery. You mention that you are about to go on Chemo - a friend of mine’s wife had to have treatment with Chemo as a major part of her treatment. I not sure where she came across this information but she found an article referring to the Chemo’s efficacy. The article stated that if the patient fasted the day before the Chemo adiminstered, it would greatly reduced side effects that are associated with the treatment. It certainly worked for her and as far as I know she is in good health and in remission. It's great to see the brilliant results of your endevers. The colour of the Cub’s tank really gives the bike a classic look. Best regards John 🇬🇧 (a fellow Cub owner)

[@paulbrodie]

Hi John, I have been on chemo for over four months now. I think I am fortunate not to have any side effects from my treatment, so no need to fast beforehand.. That's great you also have a Cub. They really are neat little bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@raymondsmith6504]

7:16 Please take that beautiful Honda 250/305 engine out of the snow. Thanks!

[@wickedreamz8743]

Poor Honda engine, I feel the same way

[@paulbrodie]

Raymond, it's a junk motor. Someone has hacked away at the cases. It's artwork resting gently in my driveway :)

[@raymondsmith6504]

@@paulbrodie okay, I forgive you.

[@paulbrodie]

@@raymondsmith6504 okay...

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Enjoyed the video, you're having fun.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Brad.

[@jerrywallis8825]

Liked the way you trimmed your beard. Glad your back.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Jerry.

[@kepamurray1845]

Hi Paul, Nice job removing the piston stop from the cylinder. I know most people panic about dropping stuff into a cylinder, you have shown there is no need to panic. On R44 helicopters, We drop the exhaust valves back into the cylinders to ream the guides with the cylinders still installed. With a little patience the valves are jiggled back into position. Admittedly the cylinders are horizontal...

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Murray. Interesting story about what you do with the exhaust valves. Never heard of that...

[@roberthughes8428]

I Realy Enjoyde Watching You Tinkering About With The Triump,It Is A Lovely Looking Little Bike, You A Good At What You Do,I Am Sure It Will Be Sounding Sweet Soon.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Robert!

[@spurgear4]

At 19.41 a nut fell off onto the floor. Just thought I would let you know. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, that was one of the shock mount bolts that holds on the seat. The nut did fall off. Thanks for watching :)

[@jamesmasanja1963]

Good job Mr Paul,, lovely from Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Tanzania! Thanks for watching.

[@leighharron]

Great seeing you back on a bike there Paul

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Leigh.

[@sebastiengarneau3886]

Great to see you in good shape Paul! Nice to hear the Cub!keep on fighting!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Sebastien.

[@1crazypj]

Hi Paul, your looking a lot better, hope your recovery continues going well. We are still in hotel since Hurricane Ian, it's gotten really old now and looks like we will be here until January Probably few people know what a 'sand cast' CB750 is, rare for one thing but also original 1969 motor. I guess it's had quite a few modifications over the years? Although I worked on a lot of them at Honda dealers, personally was never a 'fan' of the CB750, too wide and too heavy although they were very useful for larger brakes and longer suspension plus pistons for conversions on CB500/550F to get a 591cc motor.

[@paulbrodie]

Well, this sand cast motor is a CR750, and it has racing history at the Daytona 200 in '71 and '72. Stay tuned..

[@1crazypj]

@@paulbrodie Wow! That makes it incredibly rare, didn't Honda only have seven of them at the time? I remember seeing an old works Honda CB (CR?) 550 at Pembray in South Wales around 1985. It was out dragging a brand new Yamaha 1000 'Deltabox' (I forget exact Yamaha naming, FZ or FZR? ) along back straight into hairpin. I was at Suzuki /Yamaha dealers at the time so knew just how quick the Yamaha was (plus I had a 'slightly modified' 1977 CB550 F1 Even with CR750 being 15+ years earlier, it must be pretty incredible to ride

[@paulbrodie]

@@1crazypj Yes, I'm happy to have a CR750 in my shop! 😉

[@karstennosse9030]

I remember the first start of an old bike I restored…it took me a bit longer…but it was a good day. 👍👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

I get a bit nervous firing up a motor for the first time...

[@timothysears6970]

Soooo glad to see your posts again! Several lifetimes ago for me, we called those tweezers roach clips. No further comment on that. Great video! There is a 68 basket case 650 Triumph for sale here locally (Los Angeles) and the cost of your Cub work makes me think I may be able to manage it.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Timothy! I hope you get the 650 basket case and build it up..

[@patrickosullivan4354]

Those pincher tools are called hemostats. It's so nice having you back Mr Brodie.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Patrick!

[@jimanderson4981]

I have a collection of surgical forceps in my shop and they come in handy for many projects that require holding or retrieving items👏

[@paulbrodie]

Very good!

[@davidcort2857]

Nice video Paul, good to see you smiling again.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you David.

[@Rudy97]

I restored an old moped and the coil for lights was already removed so I also went with a battery pack, good for one ride. Still have a 10W tungsten bulb in the front, have to get an LED one.

[@paulbrodie]

My battery is to power the lights and horn only. The Electrex ignition will run forever. Thanks for watching..

[@murdoc6501]

Another great video! Thank you

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much.

[@jonofalltradesmasterofnone832]

Paul Surgical clamps have saved my bacon more times than I can remember everybody should have at least one pair in there toolbox the cheapest place to get them in the uk is fishing tackle suppliers as they are used to remove hooks from the fishes mouth. You can also get them in all lengths from surgical suppliers. Great vid as always. Jon.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Jon. I'm told those surgical clamps are also known as Hemostats...

[@Shinysideup]

Excellent quality video

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Ian!

[@carloslomba3595]

Good to see you back again ✌️

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Carlos.

[@keithkeller3623]

So glad you’re doing well health wise. Enjoy your presentation format especially the metalworking processes. I’m a retired machinist and motorcycle enthusiast having been a rider and bike modifier although not nearly your level, for 55 years. I wonder why you didn’t use a dial indicator to find top dead center on the cub.

[@paulbrodie]

Keith, thanks for watching and commenting. The spark pug hole is at an angle to the cylinder bore, so I cannot get true reading from the dial indicator. Make sense?

[@georgesheppard7551]

I had a 250 when I was 18, I put a 650 front end on it and rebuild the engine. Was a lot of fun. Wish I sill had it.

[@paulbrodie]

That does sound like a fun bike. That's why I got my Cub. Had one when I was 15 and missed it...

[@shortcyclingtrips]

thanks for sharing your skill experience i'm learning little by little on everything from bike framing to motorcycle know how. I also have a great mentor and his skills together with your channel wow I am blessed. Calculations don't come easy for me but trying to figure it out your way makes it easier. Thank GOD you recovered in the right time. I'm happy you're back, that voice makes us understand better too :). Well good to hear from you sir. More power stay healthy and listen to your body, don't ignore it ( in case you don't like listening ). just like any carbon based machine.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting :) I am glad you have a mentor.