Rescuing A Fan's Bike From Harley Motorcycle Project Blues

[@anthony56788]

Dan and Craig I greatly appreciate you guys coming out and helping with my Harley thank you.

[@j.p.marion5377]

I'm glad to see you got her back on the road!

[@MightyMotoCondor]

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!!

[@nassauuglies]

Come on slackers, Pin his comment already!! 😉

[@Edman116]

@@MightyMotoCondor Just outside of Woodbury, myself.

[@The_Bearded_Mechanic]

Absolutely my man! Was a great day and awesome getting to meet you

[@ricardok5593]

Every video from Craig and Dan is a free class on how to fix motorcycles. And he also taught the owner. Awesome! Congrats!

[@michaelb.42112]

Everyone needs a Craig.

[@rallyupboys]

Absolutely. I've learned more about how to fix bikes watching his videos than when I'm actually working on them or googling. Also makes me sad realizing how easy some of the most vexing things were on my old bikes that led me to sell them.

[@victorherreraguzman5014]

Totally agree

[@Jimmhout]

Everyone needs a Craig! This guy won the lotto of knowledge

[@anthony56788]

It was an amazing experience

[@tysoncott7402]

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-dy3pt]

​@tysoncott7402 show us how it's done on your channel

[@richardhuff8201]

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.

[@Charger1908]

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!

[@jeffcoon9506]

Great job. Thx

[@americaisgreat1025]

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

[@Crashking14]

Yes

[@Zend1t]

Sooooo, about that, I've got a -68 ironhead.... Welcome to Sweden 😉

[@barackmycat9448]

I bet there`s thousands of bikes out there with small problems waiting for help. That was great!

[@spartanx169x]

Craig will always have content.

[@memorris2]

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!

[@Crashking14]

Yes i hope Craig does continue to do this on occassion

[@jmday5159]

Agreed

[@winstonlanda7731]

I love taking motorcycle classes from Craig on Friday mornings!

[@linksgarage1985]

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. 💪🏼

[@modulusixt]

More of these Craig!! The bearded mechanic on a mission to save bikes and bikers in a pickle!

[@jacobsnyder6943]

Great idea!!! Do more videos like this!!!

[@TechGorilla1987]

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!

[@bugsiins3407]

sounds like youtube's stable audio feature

[@FREDDAGGS]

"Knob". Craig's audience watching KZbin via something with knobs and valves inside it.

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

I use old guitar strings to clean jets and the emulsion tube. The wound strings seem to really work well to clean out jets.

[@nateworthman]

We need a craig meet and greet!

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Call it "Everybody *MEETS* a Craig" 😂

[@davidfischer7528]

You should start a TV series like this, helping people out, teaching them ! Great video man...

[@mikestewart8412]

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.

[@bobberguy1]

Craig is the man. Great to have someone share their knowledge.

[@BigLankyPrick]

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 🇮🇪

[@Demo12345]

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.

[@mymail8503]

1.Everyone needs a Craig! 2.Everyone needs a Craig! 3.Everyone needs a Craig!

[@2weelfvr]

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!

[@ericw3026]

Great idea for a new segment, just like Ask this Old House! Ask this old Motorcycle! The teaching is awesome on this.

[@jeffklein9738]

l love when people work together to help others! God bless you guys!

[@navion426flying3]

Love this format! We get the content we like and someone gets a valuable lesson in working on their own bike.

[@antonietilanus6258]

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!! ❤❤❤

[@TEIRO323]

Everyday.... Every day, i wait in anticipation to see my favorite channel to upload!!! Its always a pleasure!

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

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.

[@turtle19dad]

Craig is the man!!!! I got hooked by watching to see if he could get all the old bikes running. I love that he helps these guys get their bikes right.

[@AndyAitken]

Every fan needs a Craig, that’s what Sean’s new hoodie should say🤣🤣

[@shyancole2490]

It's videos like this that really show how good of a person Craig is !! I love the video keep up the great work!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@Maxid1]

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.

[@dditch66]

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.

[@burridge911]

Dan and Craig make some great videos. Lots of fun to watch and educational.😮

[@krehme]

What an awesome way to help your community. I am so impressed!

[@puanz605]

love the fixing motorcyles out and helping others that are in need of help and not someone who will rip them off.

[@neondactyl]

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.

[@timothyherweynen6210]

Craig is the nicest bloke on KZbin, probably in the world.😁 If you’re feeling a bit down, watch the Bearded Mechanic.

[@neevsmazda07]

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!!!!

[@stevedibiase728]

This video way better than a manual for you good luck (first ones the hardest).

[@chrislye8912]

What a lovely bloke. Humble enough to listen and learn. Nice one!

[@Rusty_nutz_bike_shed]

Finally a vice grip garage for motorcycle enthusiasts love it

[@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot]

Great theme idea. Love it! I don’t even own a motorcycle 😊

[@coolvideos8864]

You Rock Craig! Seriously I dont know you personally but you come across as a really nice bloke!

[@acabaconto]

This might be my favorite video. I really learned a few new tricks. Thank you, Craig and company...

[@jefftaylor7677]

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! 😬

[@vaibhavdlv]

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!!

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Job Craig and Dan helping Anthony out. I swear Anthony and Dan have the exact same Voice. I couldn’t tell the difference. Anthony will really enjoy Riding the Deuce now that it’s Running correctly. Thanks for the Video. I always learn something from you Craig.👍👍

[@fetus2280]

about time someone Explained how the carb functions in a way I can understand. Thank You .

[@charliedflea]

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!

[@bobstupaksvegasworld4098]

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.

[@mikedall9527]

You're a good man Craig. Love your Channel. 👍

[@josephthomas1493]

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.

[@ThisRandomGuyYouDidntNotice]

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 ^^

[@chaseychaseum5366]

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.

[@ken503]

This is seriously some wholesome goodness. I think everybody needs a Craig to give 'em a hand every now and then!

[@joeldanaher676]

U have to turn it into a will ot ride series help the guy and go for a ripper fan for life love your videos

[@mick00000000002]

In all the years of youtube. You are the first.......... no words. Full of info. Helping the public. I learn more on this video. You share your knowledgeably.... ))) this is your best so far. ))) helping others and all watching. And learning. By fare your the first. )))) only 11 min. In. Fantastic. No words you help a nother person. This I appreciate))) God bless mate. 👍 Mick Australia 🇦🇺

[@RandallCaccese]

I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now, and really got a kick out of the test drive you guys took at the end. Things looked very familiar, and then you went around Iona Lake. That's where I grew up! Thanks for the informative and humorous videos.

[@billreed9479]

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.🔥💯🇺🇸🙏🤙🏼

[@JohnDoe-zo5tu]

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.

[@HankScally]

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.

[@kylemansfield2761]

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.

[@kcav5374]

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.Elusif]

I'd like a beer with that guy

[@We.Are.Legion.]

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.

[@WWNF911]

First time I’ve watched a commercial on KZbin the whole way through. Craig and Dan for Shopify… 😂 This is so great Craig. I LOVE your videos but watching you help a fan??? This was sooooooooo unbelievably awesome!! You guys rock! I could literally marathon watch all day!

[@Thecarboardking]

Craig I want to thank you, I was having carb issues and your advice here actually helped me fix my 03 vs800 intruder that was sitting for years

[@HeAdChEeSe1983]

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.

[@theoneandonlyoni]

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!!

[@crebbsjd]

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!!

[@keithplumley2054]

240K subscribers, wow. That is awesome Craig. It seems like yesterday you were starting this channel up. Congratulations 👏 👏 👏

[@The_Bearded_Mechanic]

Thanks 👍

[@sargentslaughter3509]

You're a good man Craig.

[@garystein9536]

Yes

[@steven-vn9ui]

Anthony is a cool guy, glad you helped him out Craig.

[@zeitgeist2720]

One of the best vids Craig and Dan have done, let’s get more bikes back on the road!

[@DavidBall-v5i]

You guys look like brothers from different mothers. Kindred spirits.😂❤

[@bigaudioal]

WTG guys! Amazing getting out there and helping Anthony. That’s what it is all about! The riding community. Love it! Cheers fellas! 🍻

[@atpgarageatl]

I hope this becomes a regular series you guys do!

[@jons1148]

Nice sounding Harley. Good job Craig and Dan.

[@dauntlessoperator41]

Very cool!! Not only did you help him over his hump, you went on a ride with him afterwards!

[@murdoc6501]

Yuppers, Craig gives a master class in carb rebuilding, and I just learned a bunch. "And that's one to grow on!" Go Craig and Dan, keep moving forward!

[@JS-ov9jb]

Really awesome video. The bearded mechanic is so wise. The passion and his excitement to share it with others is outstanding.

[@mikejones420]

Fantastic video Craig, and Dan. Craig would make a super fun cool shop teacher for sure, a master at his craft.

[@georgemitchell9315]

This was my first view of this channel I love it! Thanks.

[@tac79phoenix]

As I was watching the video, the area started looking familiar. Then when they both took the bikes out for a ride and I saw them drive past the restaurant on the lake, I knew EXACTLY where they were. Haha. This was recorded not 25 minutes from my house. Great to see you guys around my neck of the woods!

[@petergarside2341]

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.

[@dno702]

Every video is getting better and better. So glad you got your bike running. Great job Craig and Dan!

[@ggold3357]

Love this idea of "collaborating with the locals"! Craig, you're awesome. There is an education concept called EDGE that I remember learning in Scouts way back in the day: Explain; Demonstrate; Guide and finally Empower (or encourage). You do that so well. Keep these coming! And as a Snap-on Employee: tip o' the hat to Anthony!

[@tiago_tojeira]

Craig and Dan always have a great dynamic but also cheer to Anthony, he was a great guest

[@bybeneficiarydaniel-jonath7848]

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

[@cheesepuddin1266]

These are great, I would love to see more of these videos. Very nice.

[@HogriderX100]

Beltin this video Craig . Stripping the carb and rebuilding was great to watch . You really do explain things so simply to your audience with grace and dont put your intelligence above any one else. Darren form England

[@magpie6648]

Sound Man😊 most engines/bikes need to be at working temperature before you can gauge the idle😊❤ well done helping out, cool area too👍👊

[@cam19661]

This is good entertainment Craig. I enjoyed watching you helping a brother out. Dan great filming and banter.

[@chrismcgowan3520]

Loving this style of video, put together a work van for a clean area, tools etc and its gold, a pleasure to watch indeed

[@jskobe808]

Excellent video. A true mechanic and an awesome guy.

[@PanopticWorldWide]

Great video!.. To quickly clean those tiny jets really well, try unraveling an old brake cable. The individual strands have a helical shape & will hit every bit of surface inside the jet bore without leaving any scratches.

[@daviesmia]

I love the Deuce, one of the best looking bikes Harley ever made.

[@IArcticFoxOG]

This is a must-have video series from you guys. The way you are kindly explaining things to him to where him and I can understand it is amazing. You guys are amazing. Love you guys! More importantly, Jesus loves you guys, too! Each and every one of you!

[@due51outdoors]

Craig, your demeanor and good nature shine through on all your videos. They’re very entertaining and informative. I’m happy about the success you’re finding on YT. Keep it up.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

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.

[@guyxmas7519]

Awe ❤ What a wonderful idea and gesture 👏 I hope he will give back to the next who needs it and start a chain of events

[@timgunn3670]

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.