Can I Get This Motorcycle Powered LeMons Racecar Running?

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[@dalewyatt1321]

So, a man goes into his shed, sees the street signs he stole and the bike he crashed, had some beer and gave birth to that. Good man.

[@Uz7Racer]

i just have missed the mr2 part

[@bigtoelittlefinger6133]

That wit it's all aboot

[@EALordBaal]

Cursed man imo.

[@obeseperson]

@@EALordBaalbe afraid

[@robn6315]

😂😂No wonder he was so sentimental about it

[@crjlife_9082]

Don’t let your life insurance provider know you’re within 10ft of this thing lol

[@therealjimmysworld]

I miss that car so much! Everyone stalls it at first! Hahahaha

[@JPTulo]

Thanks for giving Craig something to feed us with more fantastic content!! 🙌 Why did you put the engine in the passenger seat when there’s so much room behind the passenger compartment? Does it have to do with the transmission configuration?

[@sakumisan]

Kinda easy to stall it when the front calipers are locked up

[@fluffpantss]

​@JPTulo the transmission is built into the engine as 1 unit. Then it's chain driven from the transmission. It would be cool to see this little car be de sckeched a tad and run again

[@bbrut3332]

Jimmy, why would you install your rear wing to lift the race cars rear end around at high speed? Did you flunk basic aero principals... 😂😂😂😂. From a really old ex- pilot

[@JPTulo]

@@bbrut3332Looks better with the smooth side up, it’s not like that’s actually a proper airfoil anyways.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

As (very) seasoned Lemons team captain may I welcome you to the madness. Hope you take it to a race.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

Just make sure it can pass current tech...a lot has changed in 5-10 years.

[@BlueTrane2028]

@@michaelkrenzer3296 this, absolutely.

[@flb78]

Can confirm, Mike is well seasoned.

[@kevintemmer3893]

Pretty sure I saw this car in person at HPR. Seem to recall duct tape used as axle boots. (Worked exactly as well as you would expect)

[@Xargsify]

As someone who's been doing Lemons for 18 years and working on bikes for 30+, have fun with it! If it's the CBR1000 gen i think it is keep a serious eye on the oil level. Counterintuitively longer chains with bigger sprockets hold up better, and a quality o/x-ring chain will serve you well. Also with bike engine cars the clutch is almost always the weak point, so the stiffest springs you can manage. It was awful hearing it skip the chain...

[@alexandresimoes8714]

Dan... Camera man, editor, umbrella holder, Ai robot. What a versatile dude

[@Uz7Racer]

and a well cooked lobster

[@SaltyOldBastard]

Dan da man

[@skoobyj4315]

Everybody needs a Dan

[@user-lu6lh2qx8n]

You forgot spider expert

[@cjhickspe1399]

The adjustable spoiler really sells it.

[@evetsegap]

PB blaster on the BRAKES????? Every one knows to use WD40. Rookies.......

[@Scoots1994]

Brake lube

[@jesterking1]

Burns off faster. Don’t really see the problem.

[@georgecooke9010]

ROOKIE IS A COMPLIMENT!

[@lostinwi]

True Pros use tri-flow😂😂😂😂

[@sabrebaxley3977]

PB Blaster is better. And even better is graphite lube. But PB Blaster is better than wd40 lol

[@dejen3303]

When that engine started? I've been a mechanic for 40 years and I still do the celebration when I get something working that wasn't. That feeling of success never gets old.

[@Steelythestacker]

This is just my 2 cents but .... Hear me out. You have a little rocket car with a bike engine that needs lots of love. With the right tag team I think this thing has HUGE potential. I know of a guy, you probably have heard of him, a gentleman by the name of Tony Angelo. He runs a pizza team with a racing problem somewhere in that other side of PA (from me, I'm an hour south of Erie). Tony knows a thing or two about making one of those little go carts with a car complex go around a track. I think this would be a perfect tag team for the two of you to conquer. I mean we are talking Superman vs. Incredible Hulk class crossover billing here. What a way to make an amazing little scoot, get those special guest views for each of your channels, and best of all us die hard fans get to see two PA boys bring that little shop of horrors of a monster back to life. It's a win win for everyone, I can't see a downside. Unless you count the 5 pounds you'll inevitably put on eating the pizza and hoagie (yes I said hoagie) diet Tony has strictly trained his body to survive on. Who else wants to see this epic colab? Like and share!!!

[@ryandoyle4344]

Heard that Tony had to sell the shop

[@nishanthmathews]

hell yeah I wanna see that

[@xpndblhero5170]

I live in the Appalachian Mountains of PA so I am very familiar w/ a lot of shady crap like this.... My friends and I had a car in the middle of the woods that we would go play w/ for years until someone burned it. It was falling apart on the road so we drove it deep into the woods and just parked it and every weekend we'd go out and play around w/ it and it was one of my favorite things to do on a boring summer day.... It was an almost complete car until other people found it and started stealing parts or smashing stuff but we used to go park our cars, someone would walk back and get the beater then we'd load it w/ all our party supplies then drive it about 10 miles in and have a huge party. It was the best place to have a car because you could drive it back and forth to the parking lot for more supplies or for gas stops but my favorite part was the loop track we made going through the woods... It was probably my favorite spring and summer activity until people ruined it for us then the fire department and the fire marshall found out we was out there so they put up no trespassing signs and they took what was left of the car. Good times in the mountains of PA.... 😂😁👍⛰️🖤

[@gerneticut]

If tony moved back to his hometown area him and craig are about 2 hours apart. I'm from the same area as tony and I'm assuming that craigs near the old srk shop.

[@Bob-kw07g]

Id watch that. Tonys pretty talented

[@johnnyhag675]

The sound of that engine alone is worth the price of admission.

[@dfeckel]

Love the channel. I’m a Lanc native and Lemons team captain (#609 / # 856 Cheesebolt Enterprises). We have the dubious distinction of being the team that built a Ford Tempo with twin Bandit 1200 motors arranged inline and transverse in the front, motors sticking a foot out of the hood. Three separate chain runs! Lemony goodness. Would love to see you at a race!

[@geezba]

I'm not sure if this happens a lot with bikes, but it happens a lot with older cars. If the soft lines on the brakes get old, they start to rot from the inside and start swelling. This allows the hydraulic pressure of the master cylinder to force fluid into the caliper but doesn't allow it to flow back when the brake is released. Thus, the brake(s) locks up every time you apply them. The only solution then is to replace the soft lines.

[@BenCanFixAnything]

Sooo happy you didn't actually do all the b.s. of checking spark and timing and every single accessory before just turning it over and putting gas in. Instant subscribe, even though I've been watching for ages 😂

[@marsrover001]

I think that chain needs a jackshaft in the middle to separate it into two smaller sections to help with the flop.

[@The_Bearded_Mechanic]

That's a good idea. Getting the engine mounted better will help too

[@cjhickspe1399]

@@The_Bearded_Mechanic What was the deal with the skateboard wheel? Was it being used as a chain tensioner or something?

[@mwyatt222]

dual belt drive.

[@Hawk7886]

​@@cjhickspe1399sounds like an idler since it would whip around under throttle lift. Massively sketchy, I love it

[@Frank-Thoresen]

​@@mwyatt222Absolutely if dual chains sprocket can fit on the transmission drive shaft.

[@JamesBurr-vk7kh]

Dan knew which one was the brake, congratulations 😅

[@angeloberardi5834]

“Vice grip style” love the verbal collab

[@JeffKopis]

Derek's influence is omnipresent.

[@dogyerf21]

This whole channel is about jumping from one unfinished project to the next. Nothing ever gets done. You guys are fun to watch, just start finishing or following up on projects.

[@ahoneyman]

Not sure how many of these bikes are his to finish.

[@jdrob1840]

Your first sentence. This channel is about getting things running. Everything else is bonus content.

[@ahppa]

It's a Honda. A stripped down, Frankenstein's monster, but it's a Honda. Of course it'll get running.

[@harryprentice1119]

Just send jimmy a airplane with a motorcycle engine in it.😮😮

[@cjhickspe1399]

He would fly it, no question.

[@JeanMarceaux]

A rotary one, from a Suzuki

[@sterkriger2572]

Jokes on you there’s trikes that use something like that

[@bbrut3332]

Jimmy bought several airplanes with your basic snowmobile/jet ski engines in Texas last year.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Rotax? Are in planes, side by side and snow scooters.

[@hunterhill49]

I love this kind of work Craig, keep it up man

[@wesleyedwards2764]

My first car was an '86 MK1 MR-2 AW11. It was a pretty cool car for the 80s. Revvy little 4 cylinder right in your ear and balanced perfectly. That one looks a little sad. I did my first parts store parking lot brake job on that car in college.

[@Koko_Cahyo]

I don't know if u are comedian or mechanic cuz ur commercial is so creative lol 😂😂

[@SUMTlNGW0NG]

I once sold a 79 yamaha 1100 to a guy for his dwarf car project. He let me take it for a rip when it was done and it was an absolute unit. They are so much fun and surprisingly cheap these days.

[@davyhill23]

If you overdo the PB Blaster on the braking surfaces use gasoline to clean, ol skool style

[@BlackLinesMatter]

Brother, You absolutely need to bring this unit to the Freedom Factory and race in the 2.4 hours of LeMullets, this coming Nov 15 & 16, 2024. This is nonnegotiable, you must.

[@stugatz2664]

isn't "the 2.4 hours of les mullets" in cleetus' crown vics tho? cleeter should do a lemons type race thing at the freedom factory where you can get a bunch of cool SAFE contraptions whizzing around his track! it would be another epic successful, cheap? racing series for the freedom factory for sure!

[@Brendonsanya]

Can't belive it, but i guess i got to, Im lookin right at it! Perfect

[@Demo12345]

Here's a tool that I've found is very nice for working on disc brakes, it's the Astro Tools 1830 Onyx impact gun. It's a very compact impact gun that can get into some pretty tight spaces. If your fist will fit then this will fit, and it has about 400 FT-LBS of torque in high gear. It doesn't jump out of your hand and even comes in either a 3/8" or 1/2" driver. At about $132.99 for the 3/8" drive one (at least as of June 2024) it's not the cheapest, but dag nabbit if the thing doesn't work nice.

[@jasonwittler6537]

The world needs a The Bearded Mechanic and Vice Grip Garage collaboration video.

[@Richard-ir1ub]

A Definite yes!

[@JeffKopis]

When Junk Worlds Collide!

[@maikelnait4495]

Derek would not get one word in😂

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Toss in Grind Hard Plumbing Co.

[@SomebodysNephew]

What a beautiful motorcycle with the world's most beautiful mechanic. I mean Bearded Mechanic.

[@JeffKopis]

Freudian slip. We know what you REALLY meant 💕💕💕😂

[@OnkelHucke]

I think this was the first video where you started to work on something and I could enjoy seeing you driving around with it at the end of the episode. That was a very nice experience.

[@charliepatterson9321]

He had the silver wing cx500 running in it's first video . Edited to add ; I've seen several videos of him getting relics running and riding on the first video . One had a massive hole in the tank and he strapped another tank on it and rode many miles . The man's a bike whisperer

[@MrMatt713]

Its come to a point with this channel where its not 'can he get it running' but 'will he finish it....'

[@jedgmon5718]

First thing I would do is put detachable steering wheel

[@d.r.bladeworks9025]

I know the CBR is cool and all but you should put an 1832 cc Goldwing engine and transmission because it’s shaft driven

[@jon112492]

This is a very important idea 💡 Please take note. Shafted drive with make you run fast with less issue in that car moto mix

[@mayday4300]

ATTENTION EVERYONE: IT HAS BEEN MADE *VERY, VERY* CLEAR THAT PB BLASTER SHOULD *NOT* BE USED ON OR ANYWHERE NEAR BRAKES.

[@fools_opinions]

Very true, gt-85 is clearly the superior choice.

[@OGTenzari]

I may still be a little fuzzy on that...

[@joemomma9177]

Yes I agree, only use WD40 😂

[@normanvincent1217]

Your brakes your choice.

[@alveus8205]

So what you’re saying is that I should put PB Blaster on my brakes? Heading to the garage now…

[@daveffs1935]

Stop giving me ideas dammit, just happens I've got a multistrada engine sat in the shed

[@wannafly34]

Love it! Collab with Jimmy FTW!!!! Polk County represent!

[@neilwittorff891]

That ad read though 😂

[@Aaronward2001]

Just in time for lunch Craig 👍

[@bjgaspar]

As a "big guy" (BG - 3XL)... TBH, it gave me the Willy's (and not in the good way) seeing how jammed you are in the car with that motor... but with no quick-disconnect on the wheel. I had a Final-Destination-ish vision of a fuel line that's been in a storage container for 10 years having its last hoo-rah while you're stuck trying to get out from under that wheel

[@woodsboyplayz5753]

Crazy idea I’m at 3:32 and the dude said on the phone they through chains why don’t you put a shaft driven motorcycle engine on it just and idea

[@corbyweeto6061]

Not sure how you'd convert that motor to shaft driven but belt drive conversion might be doable. Not sure if it would be better or worse though

[@michaelhartzell9758]

I WANNA SEE MORE DARN IT!! I think you have a completely new segment to your videos. First, get the trails Honda CX up and running. Next, the American Choppers bike running or ship it off, and just say; that's best left for the professionals who built or know the turbo setup. Then get back on this Honda Car. Great great project and you'll make it work like it should have all along.

[@JeffKopis]

Honda/TOYOTA car! The best of both worlds.

[@RuttlesRepair]

Damn it second comment good to see you!

[@JustanOlGuy]

Self-Tapper shout out to Pole Barn Garage.

[@YungXanie]

unclear instructions i put oil near my brakes now im at the hospital

[@raymondray4321]

This definitely needs a part 2 like to see this thing fly!!!

[@ferdjanklow3566]

Digging the Toyonda. I don't even hate the Gulf colors. it is a shame the CBR didn't come with a kick starter, tho.

[@recoilrob324]

This car is proof that tools and drugs do NOT go together well.

[@mr.notsure9679]

I have an actual motorcycle I could use a lot of help with. So much fun to be had. Wiring issues, maybe engine issues, and some body issues. If you would like to work on an expensive, nonrunning MOTORCYCLE I got you bro.

[@Andrewdrs2WilliamsonYT]

Put GoPro on the rear so you can see the chain 😊

[@dylandanczak9241]

Craig your content is incredible...would you do a video with a little backstory on your mechanical history? If youre comfortable sharing of course. You mentioned growing up around race cars and you run an amazing shop, i would love to more about your story.

[@JeffKopis]

Me too.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Absolutely awesome!!! DO you still work on motorcycles and ATV's at your shop? DO you still have a shop?

[@marcodutra6157]

I need store contacts (U. S. A) for Old Suzis 1974/75/76 - 360/550/750. 😊U got a like from Brazil

[@winksongs]

lemons. Anything to do with Le Mans? You never know with American pronunciations...

[@comethiburs2326]

Whatever you're going to do with this, it'll need a dual link chain and a support bearing to keep the chain from tearing the output shaft out.... and a chain guard to protect the case. the engine mount does help, but even straightened out proper it's not going to survive downshifts or a dual chain without both reinforcements. that and probably getting some delrin blocks for a chain guide that will outlast the chain a bit. i'd ditch the airbrake out back too.

[@JeanMarceaux]

Craig lore update: Craig is afraid of spiders

[@dirtbikemike2956]

I'm a lazy perfectionist. when I see something like this I think, so much potential and room for improvement but I also think, damn that's a lot of work. Craig I seriously hope you squeeze every last drop of perfection out of that thing. I'm hoping next video covers every nook and cranny of that monstrous V-hickle, but also, be safe and don't over work yourself.

[@marchettejw]

ugh, ok.. I'm nights but I'll watch this before I go to bed... :D

[@robcreel4257]

This is sketchy in a whole different kinda way. Makes a motorcycle look way more safe. Still looks like fun. WTH!

[@bbrut3332]

Hate to tell you this but your aero wing is upside down. You want the wing to push the rear end down not lift the rear end...lol😂. Jimmy should have known that you want downforce at the rear, not having the rear end fly up in the air at high speed.

[@davidweidner1675]

Craig the Lemons 🍋 racer for PB Blaster

[@jimp.7286]

They race a couple car classes powered with bike engines at the local track here on the west coast, (dirt oval),. Friday nights, ( tonight as I post this in fact ),. The cars often look rough for a number of reasons, lol. I'll let others ponder as to why. Just may be my favorite kind of motorsports. Thanks for the reminder - I may fight the traffic and head over there tonight! Another good one here. Cheers. 👍

[@JeffKopis]

Are Legends cars one of them? Or mini sprints? Or Bandoleros?

[@evanmorrison3232]

time to get the Winnebago ready for the next years lemons race.

[@Pavelek88]

A perfect car to live in without ever getting out. You can take a dump through the floor, get washed by the rain, get a haircut and shave by any raw edge of it... and still go to McDrive looking like a decent human being.

[@HNNNGGG12]

oh sweet baby jesus pooopy is writhen on that car lord save us from purgatory. poopy is a baaaaad word yes lord baby jesus

[@braaaaaaaaaaap]

Best channel on KZbin. So happy you're gaining steam. The only channel with sponsor bits worth watching.

[@361.horracemascarenhas9]

This car is as light as yr average harley.............rider

[@thekidrobb]

You're the best with the wrench! New subscriber! When do we see the Miss Geico Bike update?

[@Jevans3141]

So ONLY use PB Blaster on brakes. Got it! 👍😆

[@otakubancho6655]

Friends,Romans,countrymen,lend me your ears!😂😂😂

[@maxa3963]

I saw you spray that on these breakes so i tried to spray it on my breakes for car to go faster and it wont breake anymore u are a liar i almost crashed

[@ratherBweldingChris]

A race car with a CBR1000 engine in it, I love it!! That thing is awesome. I do think you should do something about the engine mounts, the engine is totally moving when you are driving it

[@aspiceronni4462]

Aren't those just the cutest little calipers? I thought this was the funniest episode in a while. The part where you said you were gonna try to get to the side of the car without passing out sent me into laughing convulsions for 5 minutes. And Dan..."yo its doing engine stuff".... Funny episode.

[@powchainsamaniego6744]

Motor should be in the back that would be better and safer and chain skipping need to fix

[@amazeddude1780]

OMG! Sensoring? Censoring is the word you're looking for!

[@MrMatt713]

When life gums your brakes, grab the pb blaster...

[@Sam590ss]

9:47 never mind that stuff, get some water to drink 😂 it's HOT 🔥

[@TheRandomMechanic]

Thats awesome

[@wooly987]

First!❤

[@neiliewheelie8399]

I had a cbr1000rr years ago and the sound of this video had my heart rate rising.

[@noelmoloney8840]

There's a possibility for a new sticker for the wheels. "These wheels are MAD"

[@kevinAuman1]

Come onnn, this is by far my favorite project on any channel we the people need to see this baby ripppping!!! Smoking tires and doing cool motorcycle-car things... Craig to further your channel i can assure you this project will definitely get you the most views...

[@devontitterington6418]

One of the best ad spaces I've seen!😂

[@kamenrob8500]

Dan needs his own greg to hold the umbrella's 😂

[@ericcollins1824]

… Stan …

[@JeffKopis]

You mean an Assistant's Assistant? An apprentice's apprentice? A 3rd banana?

[@jonathananderson6388]

VIce Grip style huh? Nice shout out, Derek is a great dude!

[@mooslionheart]

Looks like the little mermaid design team forgot their graphics😹🙀🦊

[@km_youtube23]

Put the turbo Hayabusa engine in it when it's rebuilt!!!

[@rmcdudmk212]

Very cool race car. Love the looks of the MR2 👍

[@johnmorgan1629]

There was rust, on rust, on rust, on the brakes.

[@broman6662]

Gonna go straight out to my car and spray my breaks!!! Thank you for the tip!

[@auriceburrell8148]

So your going to take that turbo busa motor and parts put it in there.

[@JustAGuyHavingFun1]

LOVED IT!

[@eclipsegod4g63]

craig for the love of god put a shirt on that isnt gonna kill you man i know how thick those shirts are! sounds like the sprocket teeth are rounded from the motor jumping up and prollly out of alignment lets get some of the other projects done so we can see more on you tryin to squeeze in that lil thing lol

[@martyrodriguez2426]

LoL 🤣 Marty The Rebel John 3:16

[@danmyers4667]

Hey how old are you Craig? I only ask because someone told me once that robots eat old people's medicine and I want you to be safe.

[@janjonasson7669]

It looks like a lotta of fun😂😂😂

[@24hoursoflemons]

There are little to no issues with this car--it's one of the fastest and most reliable machines we've seen in the series (granted I just run the KZbin account and haven't actually seen it in person)

[@brendanmooney8517]

Engine mounts broke and the chains skipping

[@cjherriman7226]

Thus project needs to be reworked and running. Fix some of the sketch and take it for a real rip.

[@Scoobywoo7447]

This is what we want more of, haven't watched yet but looking forward to seeing this mr2, I like these cars, with a motorbike engine will be awesome.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Think its time for a bmw shaft drive,.