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@anthony567883 ай бұрын
Dan and Craig I greatly appreciate you guys coming out and helping with my Harley thank you.
@j.p.marion53773 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see you got her back on the road!
@MightyMotoCondor3 ай бұрын
Bro your in pittsgrove!! I live in Vineland. I saw the Lakehouse and Iona lake and was like ah no way. Thats awesome Craig came out work on your bike with ya!! Glad yall got er running. Just in time for spring! Happy riding!!
@nassauuglies3 ай бұрын
Come on slackers, Pin his comment already!! 😉
@Edman1163 ай бұрын
@@MightyMotoCondor Just outside of Woodbury, myself.
@The_Bearded_Mechanic3 ай бұрын
Absolutely my man! Was a great day and awesome getting to meet you
@ricardok55933 ай бұрын
Every video from Craig and Dan is a free class on how to fix motorcycles. And he also taught the owner. Awesome! Congrats!
@michaelb.421122 ай бұрын
Everyone needs a Craig.
@JeremyHoutgoogleplus3 ай бұрын
Everyone needs a Craig! This guy won the lotto of knowledge
@anthony567883 ай бұрын
It was an amazing experience
@tysoncott74023 ай бұрын
ummm no he did not, he half’azzes these bikes to get them to run, he missed several key adjustments on this and it would of been far better to of cleaned/used the original carburetor
@George-dy3pt3 ай бұрын
@tysoncott7402 show us how it's done on your channel
@nateworthman3 ай бұрын
We need a craig meet and greet!
@UmmmmmmmWhat3 ай бұрын
Call it "Everybody *MEETS* a Craig" 😂
@americaisgreat10253 ай бұрын
This should be turned into a series, once or twice a month he goes and helps fix a subscribers bike, nothing too serious like whole engine rebuilds but small carb and spark problems people are just struggling with would be cool
@Crashking143 ай бұрын
Yes
@Zend1t3 ай бұрын
Sooooo, about that, I've got a -68 ironhead.... Welcome to Sweden 😉
@Charger19083 ай бұрын
Craig, I’ve been turning wrenches for over 50 years and I consider myself a pretty decent mechanic but it never fails that you teach me something new each time I watch your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. The way you deliver keeps me from getting bored. Thanks!
@jeffcoon95063 ай бұрын
Great job. Thx
@richardhuff82013 ай бұрын
This is exactly why I help my buddies with their bikes. When you see the smile on their faces when they ride a bike they couldn't get running it makes me happy to. What a great experience.
@barackmycat94483 ай бұрын
I bet there`s thousands of bikes out there with small problems waiting for help. That was great!
@spartanx169x3 ай бұрын
Craig will always have content.
@winstonlanda77313 ай бұрын
I love taking motorcycle classes from Craig on Friday mornings!
@memorris23 ай бұрын
I think this is a whole new avenue of videos for you! This was awesome to see not just repair, but teaching how to repair with the owner. Love it!
@Crashking143 ай бұрын
Yes i hope Craig does continue to do this on occassion
@jmday51593 ай бұрын
Agreed
@modulusixt3 ай бұрын
More of these Craig!! The bearded mechanic on a mission to save bikes and bikers in a pickle!
@mymail85033 ай бұрын
1.Everyone needs a Craig! 2.Everyone needs a Craig! 3.Everyone needs a Craig!
@jacobsnyder69433 ай бұрын
Great idea!!! Do more videos like this!!!
@AndyAitken3 ай бұрын
Every fan needs a Craig, that’s what Sean’s new hoodie should say🤣🤣
@TechGorilla19873 ай бұрын
Serious mad props to the editors. The audio levels on this video are of the charts good. On point even. 23 minutes in and have not touched the volume knob once. Well DONE!
@linksgarage19853 ай бұрын
I watch every single video. From bikes and beards to this channel. Been a constant viewer and supporter for years. This video was excellent. This is what the community is about. Spreading the knowledge. Loved it. 💪🏼
@HellfighterPreacherman3 ай бұрын
I use old guitar strings to clean jets and the emulsion tube. The wound strings seem to really work well to clean out jets.
@mikestewart84123 ай бұрын
Motorcycle rescue is an awesome concept for a regular show theme. Millions of half finished projects out there that "non-mechanic" owners stall out on. Getting them going would be an awesome thing to do with your show.
@scottlin7773 ай бұрын
I wish Craig was my neighbor.
@chrispy1965Ай бұрын
Oh no with all the loud bikes!😂
@davidfischer75283 ай бұрын
You should start a TV series like this, helping people out, teaching them ! Great video man...
@jeffklein9738Ай бұрын
l love when people work together to help others! God bless you guys!
@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot3 ай бұрын
Great theme idea. Love it! I don’t even own a motorcycle 😊
@bobberguy13 ай бұрын
Craig is the man. Great to have someone share their knowledge.
@Mariano.Bernacki3 ай бұрын
It's absolutely great fixing things "in the wild" because it makes the video very relatable to us normal people that do not happen to own a fully kitted shop.
@TommyIrl773 ай бұрын
Fair play to ya Craig for going out into the world and helping a guy get his bike running...big respect from Tommy in Ireland 🇮🇪
@navion426flying33 ай бұрын
Love this format! We get the content we like and someone gets a valuable lesson in working on their own bike.
@Demo123453 ай бұрын
If you want to seal a motorcycle tank, there's an old timer trick my father taught me. You get cheap latex paint, the cheaper the better he found, and put it in the tank and roll the tank around to cover all of the surfaces, then pour out some of the excess. Now what he figured out (by accident) is if you then put a little bit of gasoline in the tank and roll it around again, the gas will flash dry the latex paint and make it hard as a rock. You can then do this a couple of times for a couple of coats, then it'll be good to go. My father found out about gasoline flash drying and/or flash curing latex paint when he was a kid, he had a job where he was supposed to paint some door frames but the guys that hired him decided that they were the wrong color and wanted my dad to strip them down again. Well my father was mainly used to oil based paints and latex paint wasn't as common at that point, so he was thinking along the lines of what you would do for removing oil based paint and took a rag with some gasoline and tried wiping the paint off. Well not only did it NOT remove the paint, it made it cure faster and bond harder than before and ended up becoming more of a pain to take off. We're pretty sure it works so well because the gasoline pulls the moisture out of the paint and evaporates it.
@antonietilanus62583 ай бұрын
That exact problem where the carb stationary jets was clogged, made me €1000 just because it was sold as problem bike and I was only 17 at that age. Love to see that you are working with the exact same problem!!! Love your videos!! ❤❤❤
@Rusty_nutz_bike_shed3 ай бұрын
Finally a vice grip garage for motorcycle enthusiasts love it
@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot3 ай бұрын
Carb rebuilder “Master Class”.
@puanz6053 ай бұрын
love the fixing motorcyles out and helping others that are in need of help and not someone who will rip them off.
@2weelfvr3 ай бұрын
You're a great guy Craig! It's always fun to watch you get these stubborn old bikes running, plus I always learn something in the process! Love your videos!
@ericw30263 ай бұрын
Great idea for a new segment, just like Ask this Old House! Ask this old Motorcycle! The teaching is awesome on this.
@user-bv3cl2cl8b3 ай бұрын
You guys look like brothers from different mothers. Kindred spirits.😂❤
@coolvideos88643 ай бұрын
You Rock Craig! Seriously I dont know you personally but you come across as a really nice bloke!
@krehme3 ай бұрын
What an awesome way to help your community. I am so impressed!
@shyancole24903 ай бұрын
It's videos like this that really show how good of a person Craig is !! I love the video keep up the great work!!!!👍👍👍👍👍
@stanwooddave97582 ай бұрын
What an awesome video. The Doctor makes a house-call, and saves the both patient(s.) As a 70 yr old guy, I can remember my family doctor making a house call for me or my brother or sisters. Many, many moons ago.
@im_your_huckleberry84742 ай бұрын
Everybody needs a Craig!
@dditch663 ай бұрын
Wise words on cleaning and reusing existing jets. So many don’t do this and then use cheap rebuild kits with poorly fitting and machined brass.
@burridge9113 ай бұрын
Dan and Craig make some great videos. Lots of fun to watch and educational.😮
@bobstupaksvegasworld40983 ай бұрын
The main problem with bikes....... most people don't know how to work on them and definitely don't know how to troubleshoot. Both of those are a combination for fire sale bikes at the cost of the owner. Mechanics such as yourself and youtube are awesome for helping the mechanically ignorant.
@Wogger462 ай бұрын
Always cracks me up that Harley dudes spend so much time looking hard with their leather and chains and such, then they out those sissy girly tassels on their handle bars. Love your channel
@sargentslaughter35093 ай бұрын
You're a good man Craig.
@garystein95363 ай бұрын
Yes
@chrislye89123 ай бұрын
What a lovely bloke. Humble enough to listen and learn. Nice one!
@neondactyl2 ай бұрын
I love this idea of helping teach people in person, giving them the in person instruction, and then posting the videos for others to learn from.
@jefftaylor76773 ай бұрын
Great Feel-Good video. Watching these inspire me to try and get anything running. I'm about to resurrect a 1976 DT125 Enduro from my stepdad's junkyard. Craig, I may need some help! 😬
@bybeneficiarydaniel-jonath7848Ай бұрын
I need a Craig in my life…. A genuine pal and all around great guy…. I’m a Dan so I cover the other side of things but I still love you too Dan, not me but you… Dan
@ThisRandomGuyYouDidntNotice3 ай бұрын
didn't send a mail but absolutely can relate to this, fj1200 died in the worst moment possible, quick diagnose: carbs or fuel pump, life happened and here we are. about one year later finally the bike is running again! still need to sync and assemble though ^^
@chaseychaseum53663 ай бұрын
Love the FJ! I have an 89, and it never disappoints! Had the FJ600 in 89. Finally got the big brother and am very pleased.
@UmmmmmmmWhat3 ай бұрын
I'm on board for more of these "Everybody Needs a Craig Hotline" videos. This was a great idea to try and help out fans if possible.
@timgunn36703 ай бұрын
As a viewer this may sound odd but I’m happy to see you are able to attract sponsors. Been subscribed since the beginning great to see your channel grow.
@kameronrudolph34283 ай бұрын
Craig is like a motorcycle superhero seeking out those in need and righting wrongs lol .Craig great video awesome that you went to help a fan.
@Maxid13 ай бұрын
I live in the San Francisco area and early in my motorcycle commuting over the bay bridge to get to work (some 40 years ago) I had a life changing experience. In the winter the wind really gets kicking across the bridge. One morning I was going cautiously across the bridge in near gale force wind and rain leaning into the wind at a good 30 degrees doing 1 and a half lane changes every time I passed the protection of a bridge stantion. Then a guy on a full dress Goldwing slows down next to me on my little naked bike, gives me a thumbs up and goes flying past me. He knew something I didn't know. So I sped up and never had that problem again. I might even say it could have been a life saving experience.
@crebbsjd3 ай бұрын
The coolest thing is. Craig and Dan are creating a butterfly effect. Inspiration to fix all motorcycles. Bikes are the best, and let's get them all back on the road. Great work on this bike! The ride at the end was awesome!!
@daviesmiaАй бұрын
I love the Deuce, one of the best looking bikes Harley ever made.
@petergarside23413 ай бұрын
Hi Craig and Dan. Just as in many of the comments below. I have learned so much over the last few months from your videos. Im 51 and been working on my own bikes since I was 16. I now know so much more about the basics, which lets face it, Its the most imporant thing. Cheers guys.
@neevsmazda073 ай бұрын
I have a sportster that has the same condition pretty much. Watching this is giving me the courage and knowledge to rip my carb out and start rebuilding. Thank you for all you do!!!!
@stevedibiase7283 ай бұрын
This video way better than a manual for you good luck (first ones the hardest).
@kennethhowell12723 ай бұрын
Having corrosion in the fuel tank can really put a stop to riding your bike. The fuel tank on my Kawasaki LTD developed some pinholes, which luckily a local motorcycle shop was able to repair by cleaning out the tank and pouring in a tank liner coating. After it cured never had any further problems with the fuel tank. Always great to see Craig get another scooter back on the road. Also sure it also relieved the Anthonys anxiety’s about not being able to get the bike running right.
@kcav53743 ай бұрын
Craig, nice of you to help guys like that! I've got the same thing here in Royal Oak, Mi. But he doesn't have to travel very far as a biker/builder of cars AND Harleys he lives right next door to the apartment I live in and he always ends up wandering over to see what I'm up to if I start working on my old 92 Sportster 883. He's a wealth of information & hands on assistance if I need. (Of course I usually need) When I get it home this spring we are gonna look into replacing the primary chain, maybe both sprockets and the adjuster as I'm getting a bit of noise if the engine gets anywhere near or over 2500 rpm & I really don't think it an engine problem, he doesn't either. Time will tell....
@Mr.Elusif3 ай бұрын
I'd like a beer with that guy
@ken5033 ай бұрын
This is seriously some wholesome goodness. I think everybody needs a Craig to give 'em a hand every now and then!
@charliedflea3 ай бұрын
Helping out fans that's sick! Love these videos added a different aspect! Also if this becomes a series imagine all the different bikes!!! Keep it up!
@acabaconto3 ай бұрын
This might be my favorite video. I really learned a few new tricks. Thank you, Craig and company...
@GeFeldzАй бұрын
That beard on Anthony does have SO much room for growing wise and gray...
@steven-vn9ui3 ай бұрын
Anthony is a cool guy, glad you helped him out Craig.
@georgemitchell93152 ай бұрын
This was my first view of this channel I love it! Thanks.
@derbyjohn9723 ай бұрын
Everyone needs a Craig in their life 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@We.Are.Legion.2 ай бұрын
This is the series I've been waiting for. I've seen all the discovery channels series where someone comes out and helps you fix your old car project, yet all these bike projects just sitting out there waiting. Please do more.
@kerrynogosek97333 ай бұрын
That is cool Craig is a mighty fine guy. I just resurrected a 89 springer had been sitting for 20 years. Talk about having to go through everything but it’s worth it on the end.
@EricScheck3 ай бұрын
You're a cool dude. What a great concept helping out your viewers and making vids for us to see. Thanks for the hard work you did for that guy! I'm a viewer for life! Fellow viewers: Word to the wise: Always assume it wasn't done if someone on eBay tells you they did it.
@lawrenceklein35243 ай бұрын
Always a very valuable lesson from Craig and Dan! Thank you so much! Very much appreciated! 👍
@kylemansfield27613 ай бұрын
I love it! Not even 4 minutes in and he is quoting Craig! Has to be a fan and glad you are able to help him out.
@vaibhavdlv3 ай бұрын
Craig really going into teacher mode and giving real wealth of his experience and knowledge. And that also in such simple language. Amazing. Cheers and wish more and more growth to the channel!!
@benr70023 ай бұрын
Craig should do instructional videos. I have done a lot of my own work thanks to the kindness of others who know more filming and explaining the job. That said I do learn some from watching these videos but I learn a lot more working on my rigs.
@billreed94793 ай бұрын
Great video, love how you pay your skills forwar, Anthony is a great dude & love to see you fixed his Harley which sounded awesome on the ride. Dan keep up the great videoing brother.🔥💯🇺🇸🙏🤙🏼
@kevinaltizer3 ай бұрын
Good job guys! Good to see Anthony enjoying the bike.
@colingale3 ай бұрын
I would like to see more "bike rescue" for owner who cant fix that one parts cannon issue and then a road trip to celebrate with a few owners
@macandcheese47892 ай бұрын
Rescue my motorcycle lol I just recently got into riding and the dude wasn't honest at all I love watching you best mechanic ever
@johnpayne2465Ай бұрын
The humble mechanic. 😊
@josephthomas14933 ай бұрын
i just rebuilt the carbs on my 07 vstar 1100. i love doing that type of work. its like tinker toys for adults and its so satifsying when it runs like it should once you're done.
@patrickmcgeown6263 ай бұрын
keep the videos coming Craig, i look forward to them always. A fan from Ireland ☘
@anthonyrobideau54193 ай бұрын
29:46 when Craig burns himself. The look on Anthony’s face cracks me up every time.
@ROTV-DanLockhart3 ай бұрын
That bikes sounds awesome. Thanks, guys.
@matopezuta20503 ай бұрын
Glad the oil bag was full. Lot of times on these Softails if they have been sitting for any time the oil will fill the bottom end of the motor. This is because the oil bag sits higher than the motor, there is a check ball and spring in the oil pump that is suppose to stop it. But, with age they start leaking allowing oil past. Mine after just sitting for the winter will have anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 quarts of oil in the bottom end. If you fill one after sitting the oil bag will be over full after running it and more likely blow the oil cap out and leave an oil slick on the rear tire. Not unusual to have condensation and even oil leak onto where the condensation was found between the cylinders after first startup. Now the air filter needs pulled and cleaned once the engine has been through a couple heat cycles and ran at least 20 miles in one run.
@theoneandonlyoni3 ай бұрын
Craig’s Rad! My pops just bought an 03’ Honda Shadow 750, and I’m in the middle of purchasing my first bike a Honda Xr150l to ride around my town of Guerneville Ca. And I watch your videos every week for tips on maintenance and restoration!👍🏽 Keep it up, Discovery Channel is gonna make that call any day now buddy!!
@pieromemoli90002 ай бұрын
what a great guy you are, kudos from Italy!
@mototurkey52893 ай бұрын
Such a great video to help somebody needing a little boost. Very cool guy and cool bike work to watch get fixed up!
@bryceburleson97193 ай бұрын
First saw you on Bikes and Beards Craig. You are a friendly happy go lucky dude. I dont even own a bike but enjoy your channel tremendously. Mad props to Dan too!! Keep on keeping on my friend.
@tiago_tojeira2 ай бұрын
Craig and Dan always have a great dynamic but also cheer to Anthony, he was a great guest
@johnwardle96672 ай бұрын
Love this idea of visiting guys in their own garage, driveway, tent etc.
@Adui133 ай бұрын
This was so satisfying to watch!!
@oldgreybeard25073 ай бұрын
Excellent video and excellent idea
@JohnDoe-zo5tu3 ай бұрын
Craig, that was very cool of you to drive 2-3 hours to a stranger's house and help them get their bike started. You know 20x more about motorcylces than I ever will and I learn A LOT from you.
@williamparrish6733 ай бұрын
Hey Craig, I am a 97 flstc owner . Oil used to drip from the breather into the air cleaner assembly and drip on the cone. What I did is after filled the oil to the proper level I drain one cup from the res. Problem solved. Good video thanks for giving the heavy iron a little love. Just hope some punk in dually doesn't run him over. This ain't Yellowstone and you ain't no cowboy! It's a fictional TV show. I ain't kidding I've had them swerve at me . I guess it cause their girl friends leave them for Harley riders lol. It's crazy out there just one more thing that can kill you these days.
@peterewski3 ай бұрын
I have 3 wiener dogs, great choice. I’ve also gotten rebuilt carbs that weren’t rebuilt until I fixed them. Very frustrating. I love learning from your videos. Thank you.
@mikejones4203 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Craig, and Dan. Craig would make a super fun cool shop teacher for sure, a master at his craft.
@gunnarhavik63893 ай бұрын
It's so cool yo listen to a guy that really know how to rebuild a carburator, and want to tell us how he doe's it.🙂 I was tweaking with the carburator on my Honda MT5, a moped from late 80s, so i remember stuff. They often flooded. Leaking gasoline all over. Gunk from the tank going in to the float chamber and holding open the needle. Motorcycles is built so diffrently then mopeds.
@jessegalvan46552 ай бұрын
Craig, you are my hero - thank you so much for your videos I am inspired to continue to wrench on my bikes.
@HankScally3 ай бұрын
I am IMPRESSED. It is one thing to watch these guys work on bikes in a clean, warm shop with all of the equipment they need at hand, but it is another thing altogether to watch Craig work on a bike in a tent with a dirt floor ( that looks amazi ngly like my setup ) on a cold day. My respect for you gentlemen has taken a major leap upward, and it has given me the confidence to try maintaining my bike myself instead of farming the work out to (expensive) shops.