Were Unfixable Mistakes Made On The Turbo Charged Hayabusa?

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13 күн бұрын

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I did what the fans wanted even though I wasn't a fan of it.

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@spadac4543 12 күн бұрын

He might not have needed to pull the bottom end apart but I'm glad he did. Definitely learned a lot of how the bottom end of a bike works.

@FlipsGTS 12 күн бұрын

exactly.... i just screamed he should do it because i knew how awesome and knowlegdable the resulting video would be...and it sure as hell was

@_Shinasu 12 күн бұрын

Not only that, if it's not your engine I'd imagine it would be safer than sorry to do a full breakdown. Doesn't hurt to have full confidence in the state of the engine

@danielwaddell123 11 күн бұрын

He found a couple of loose bolts

@jeffh8803 11 күн бұрын

Its rare to get a youtube channel thats enjoyable to watch and also takes time to thoroughly explain things. I get some Mustie1 vibes from this channel.

@Joseph-ew6ou 11 күн бұрын

@_Shinasu he had full confidence. A little ware on the bearing was absolutely no issue but replace since it's open.

@ryanfaircloth5562 12 күн бұрын

I love the way Craig explains everything. I've been riding and repairing my own bikes for almost 30 years and I can always learn more from Craig's explanations! Keep up the great videos gentlemen!

@ThirstyFoe00 12 күн бұрын

With detailed explanations come little questions and even less doubt.

@rickburnout666 12 күн бұрын

It's about 45 years for me, I wish they had KZfaq in 79 when I started riding & taking motorbikes apart 😂

@frantisekkmotrik5063 12 күн бұрын

@@rickburnout666nebylo potřeba KZfaq,lidé k sobě měli blíž sdíleli si zkušenosti a fungovalo to taky minimálně u nás v Československu 👍☝️😉

@rickburnout666 12 күн бұрын

@frantisekkmotrik5063 It probably wouldn't have been so good back then, we only had a black and white TV and I was the remote control 😂

@fteoOpty64 12 күн бұрын

Craig is a master builder in the most practical sense. Any can fully trust hit with a motor repair. He explains thing so clearly, it sounded simple but the amount of work is not to be underestimated. Great work.

@sn99cobra 12 күн бұрын

I think "dad" wanted that engine overhauled so that he would be getting a very reliable birthday gift!

@lifted_above 12 күн бұрын

I mean, who wouldn't want a chance at a turbo Hayabusa for birthday?

@williamcolon5393 11 күн бұрын

Is "dad" yammy noob?

@VroomNDoom2602 8 күн бұрын

@@williamcolon5393 Good ol' Papa Yams

@Tronic_Rider-kl9cu 20 сағат бұрын

@@VroomNDoom2602😂

@user-rs8bb1hb2e 11 күн бұрын

Craig you would be the ideal high school automotive teacher. The attention to detail and explaining every little thing is priceless.

@LordRahl11 12 күн бұрын

There is a reason why everybody needs a Craig! If he says the bottom of the engine doesn't need to come apart I believe him.

@Decade_of_the_Dawg 11 күн бұрын

He does seem trustworthy. He won't try to sell you blinker fluid or something like that.

@wadewilson6628 8 күн бұрын

Then you're dumb.

@1970HondaCL100 12 күн бұрын

If my bottom end needed tearing apart I’d call Craig.

@JLCraig58 12 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@mementomori4972 12 күн бұрын

I see what you did there,...very kinky indeed.

@andrewhunter8928 12 күн бұрын

Yuck 🤢

@ayushkaushik8794 12 күн бұрын

Bruh stop making stupid comments on this channel atleast 😐

@NathansWorkshop 12 күн бұрын

Phrasing?

@mattwebb172 12 күн бұрын

I can't believe people question this man, he obviously knows what he's doing, very experienced mechanic and doesn't need telling how to do his job especially with 30+ years experience,full of motorcycle knowledge and I'm always learning by watching him, explains things very clearly. Thanks bearded mechanic.

@paladinfalke4926 12 күн бұрын

He tends to cut corners alot, trust me every professional would have taken that bottom end apart without question. Plus he admitted he didnt like how the crankbearings look so changing them was good even if he doesnt like to admit it

@Q.7 12 күн бұрын

@@paladinfalke4926Example?

@camacdav000 12 күн бұрын

@@paladinfalke4926I would love to see some of yall “mechanics” do work & record & upload here. & really see if guys are as professional as yall sound😂 & can take on people telling you what to do

@hoodedgood 12 күн бұрын

@@Q.7he gave one.

@Q.7 12 күн бұрын

@@hoodedgood No he didn't.

@jayglanville8585 12 күн бұрын

I laughed out loud at 7:40 when Craig was talking about prying. I had an aircraft tech rep years ago whose favorite saying was "Resist the urge to pry".

@Odder-Being 8 күн бұрын

When he said "don't pry they give you these lips" The cover is still on when the camera cuts away. Next shot the cover is in his hands. The question is, what happend in between :P

@davereeves1967 8 күн бұрын

@@Odder-Being he used the lip...

@user-cv3gb6lg5j 12 күн бұрын

Ooh! That was some fine video editing when Craig took the clutch bolts out. ,,,right with the fine guitar pickin'. I'm entertained!!!

@Daenschi 12 күн бұрын

Such a humble mechanic, please continue doing what you do!

@wadewilson6628 8 күн бұрын

I don't think you know the definition of humble. He was bragging how good he was and knew more than everyone throughout the whole video.

@oldguysrule5895 12 күн бұрын

That was GREAT! I grew up with gear heads (dad, two brothers), but I didn't get that gene....I know how an engine works but it was fantastic to see you walk through it in real detail....and with such good humor. Thanks.

@Mrzoux1 12 күн бұрын

Now that’s dedication to the fans and your dad, taking it appart when you don’t want to, and we’re glad that you did, super interesting! Can’t wait to see the rest

@scottlofgren6845 11 күн бұрын

Hands down best motorcycle youtube channel. Craig and Dan commentary is on point

@pascaldesnoeck8671 12 күн бұрын

Hello Bearded Mechanic Family all the way from belgium, have a very nice weekend

@Papa-kj3eh 12 күн бұрын

Home of thee waffle. No.

@bigliftm 12 күн бұрын

Hey Urbanuske wha doeede gij hier met oewh cecemel on de rocks ? 😜🤣 groeten van dees kaaskop uit holland

@user-ge1dc1cm4e 12 күн бұрын

Greetings from Austria ✌️

@sanjotorek8627 12 күн бұрын

I discovered this channel by accident. I am not particularly interested in motorcycles, but I am fascinated by the mechanical work, the explanations, and the overall approach to problem-solving. Any mechanic could learn from this channel. I have definitely subscribed!

@bmxiggy 12 күн бұрын

ive been working on Motorcycles and small engines for years. i love how you explain everything and take everything apart in order

@uahoe 12 күн бұрын

Inspired me to buy a 1989 k100 sitting since 2012. Love this channel

@raynyhus2026 12 күн бұрын

As a retired mechanic, I learned a long, long time ago to never second-guess or nit pick another mechanic. What goes around comes around. Learned that almost 40 years ago as an 18 yr-old nube who thought he knew everything.

@Valverde713 9 күн бұрын

This is very true. Though nower days everyone's a critic

@wadewilson6628 8 күн бұрын

If someone isn't willing to take criticism, that's not a personality trait to emulate.

@alfafan164 11 күн бұрын

I've been watching you fixing bikes for a while now, and I feel I must say you make motorbike mechanics interesting, I can't begin to understand half of what you say after ,but at the time I understand what you mean ....sign of a good teacher 😊thanks for all of your videos ,keep them coming 😊

@TheHatevessel 12 күн бұрын

I only discovered and started binge watching you last week, when I was stuck in bed being ill. This is my first update as a subscriber and I was excited to see it drop. Love your work, cheers from the UK

@skylertooley 12 күн бұрын

I envy you for being able to binge it all, now you gotta wait with us!

@brentbauer8258 12 күн бұрын

Ahhhhh yes you call from dad, changes everything 😅 This is not about the bottom end, this is about a son saying seeee I told you so😂

@2coolwheels139 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tour of the Busa internals. I've done quite a few bike engines, but not one of these.

@backyard_mechanic 12 күн бұрын

I just want an episode of bearded mechanic vs armchair mechanics lol Also I have found as soon as I put the offer for someone to come do it themselves they go awfully quite haha

@murdoc6501 12 күн бұрын

A master class in motorcycle engine teardown...with absolutely engaging explanation and commentary. Translated, Craig and Dan are awesome (even Greg)! Go Bearded Mechanic, keep moving forward!

@bookofrevelation4924 12 күн бұрын

A notebook and pen in shirt pocket is handy to make notes when pulling things complicated apart, to have instructions when putting back together, especially for bad memory abilities.

@stein.b.andersen 12 күн бұрын

A KZfaq video can also help. ;)

@bryanjessdenio1292 12 күн бұрын

I personally take pictures.. lots of pictures

@Thatonefuckinguy 12 күн бұрын

thats what the youtube video is for. And also 20 years of experience from what he said at the beginning of the video. That also helps.

@MKnife 12 күн бұрын

@@bryanjessdenio1292 Definitely this! I even have a separate phone with an ok camera just for that purpose.

@thatrealba 12 күн бұрын

We have phones with cameras for that since.. oh.... 2010ish.

@swannyaymer5230 12 күн бұрын

Started watching your channel and im absolutely hooked best KZfaqr for me 2024 keep it going man...

@yourundoing12 12 күн бұрын

Great video - loved the procrastination counter reappearing 🤣 One of the hazards about being careful about remembering how it came apart, is an assumption that the last guy to work on it knew what he was doing!

@rayhai6781 12 күн бұрын

Got my GSF1200 engine apart completely since a few months now...but I think I get it all together again, it's not that hard to be honest, if you pulled it apart by yourself, my car engine was apart for over two years, put it all together with stronger new parts and didn't need to think a second longer when putting it together...but if someone else tears something apart and you need to put it together, it can get hard, especially if you never ever does something like that^^ tl;dr: Looks difficult, if you never done it before

@gdfggggg 12 күн бұрын

Very true. Worth double checking in the manual.

@jasondunn8894 12 күн бұрын

Not a mechanic but love this breakdown/explanation of how the engine works. I am new to the channel and love your excitement every time you get a bike to run like it’s your first. Thanks guys 👍

@Myrussell67 12 күн бұрын

This is absolutely my favorite channel that I am subscribed too. Dan cracks me up and your knowledge of motorcycles is very impressive. I also love your personality Craig. GOD BLESS!! Would be cool to meet you someday.

@johnpetyo1216 12 күн бұрын

Hands down the best MC Mechanic out there!! Learn something every time. Have an '02 Busa myself. Everyone needs a Craig!!!

@revtoyota 12 күн бұрын

I look at it like this. If an engine had something like this happen to it, it is always best to tear it down and know it is good rather than hope its good.

@KrabbelarsKrabbe 12 күн бұрын

Love how craig explains and show us how to tear apart engines and restoring bikes! Looking forward to all videos coming out

@huntor3606 12 күн бұрын

Funny how everybody became an expert mechanic in the last episode's comment section

@Huffnutz17 12 күн бұрын

That gear indicator is like the Tormat system in an old jukebox. It's how records were selected by the mechanism.

@mortaljorma69 12 күн бұрын

That is usually broken too. Mine was aswell.

@goodcitizen64 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Y'all. I spent my working life as a automotive technician but I don't do bikes other than fluids and brakes...very basics!

@TRextheCat 12 күн бұрын

I have never been interested in motorcycles in my whole life but you guys are amazing!! I subscribe to lots of different channels and you are by far my favorite channel of them all, I drop everything when a new video drops. You guys are funny as hell and it is so entertaining watching you work on engines/bikes... love the channel and keep up the good work Dan & Craig!!

@ufh8326 12 күн бұрын

Editing on this video was super good, can definitely see the progress. keep it up!

@iakazul 12 күн бұрын

I don't even own a motorcycle but I really enjoy watching you work on bikes

@The_Bearded_Mechanic 12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@eis7713 12 күн бұрын

you will end up owning, atleast one. trust me.

@nshaw-ly4yb 9 күн бұрын

If you ever take the plunge, buy a working bike first, then buy a project bike second lol

@eis7713 8 күн бұрын

@@nshaw-ly4yb thats a solid piece of advice. You always need to have a daily rider. Good thing with bikes is that you can have many. Instead of one car, you can have 3-4 bikes. 👍🏻

@chrisjohn4101 12 күн бұрын

Split a few crank cases in my time but you make it sound so logical and simple to understand - one of your best vids yet. Tried to order a T shirt but postage to us here in the UK is as much as the shirt itself and I honestly cannot afford it, will put it on my Christmas list though !!

@stuartcarter7053 12 күн бұрын

I've never understood how a clutch works until I watched this. Great video

@TobiasStevens137 12 күн бұрын

The genius is back, while he didn't even leave us. Always good!

@Gideon_Judges6 12 күн бұрын

Oh man I was waiting for the next installment! 👍🏻👍🏻

@oldschool4942 11 күн бұрын

I'm impressed with your knowledge and tenacity in rebuilding different brands of motorcycles! That being said, it would be much easier to remove a stud from an engine case using the double nut method instead of a pair of pliers or vice -grips. This also results in no damage to the stud. Finally, getting a Shop Manual for the Motorcycle being worked on can save you a lot of trouble, like the "Hidden Bolt" holding the engine cases together! I know these things after working on Suzuki Motorcycles for more than 50 years!

@oldbearbrian 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the explanation of how the clutch works... not being a mechanic, I had never noticed how the alternating pads connect to the inner or outer baskets.

@2MinuteReview 12 күн бұрын

0:58 seconds in and I'm really hoping that bottom end is FLAWLESS

@JeffKopis 12 күн бұрын

19:00 Still, it IS a good thing you went in, for the "soft" pistons, the galled wrispin, and the wear on the rod. So it WASN'T a waste of time. And I learned a lot. So thanks, Chief 😊

@zomboo64 12 күн бұрын

Man you are the absolute best. Love the videos especially as a young guy working on my own bikes. I go to fix one thing and break 3 more but im learning along the way. In a future video when you use a torch, could you explain when it’s safe/when it’s a bad idea? There’s been a few times where I’d like to heat something up so it eases out but I think im going to light up my whole bike.

@CoryRoy 12 күн бұрын

Nice editing to get the clutch cover removal via impact wrench to match the music! Next level stuff!

@ryandoyle4344 12 күн бұрын

Best merch plugs ever! Simple, unobtrusive and funny.

@schafer240 12 күн бұрын

The piston coating is for lubricantation and break in, if it was a heat coating it would be on the top, not on the skirts.

@familytrieserichiltz940 12 күн бұрын

1 minute and 4 seconds of bonus Craig thoughts were much appreciated.

@MatteoGuarducci 12 күн бұрын

The coating is made out of graphite and other dry lubricant materials. It is not for heat transfer. This coating usually helps lubricate the engine during the first start after reassembly.

@ironhorse7588 12 күн бұрын

Great run down Craig. I always enjoy learning from your videos. Thanks for making it fun and educational.

@nicozimmermann8672 12 күн бұрын

I´m halfway thru the video and i´m as always blown away by the knowledge this man has. Plus the nicest and most chill mechanic i´ve ever seen. Thank you so much for explaning all of this so well.

@manray005 12 күн бұрын

I really appreciate the depth and time for the explanations. I am not a mechanic and have limited knowledge on how things work. Thank you for explaining things so well that even the newbies understand 😊

@grabir01 12 күн бұрын

I run around 8:1 compression for my Turbo bike.

@tthams73 10 күн бұрын

“Should be fine”. “I know when a bottom end needs to come apart.” Are you using the force?

@chriszasada9756 12 күн бұрын

No metal until looking at the top end pieces , great video can't wait for everything to come back for the rebuild

@alabamacritterhighway6157 11 күн бұрын

Hi Craig, thanks so much for the group picture with you and Sean at the Nashville Supercross! You guys are awesome!!

@drtcurt 12 күн бұрын

never doubt your Craig.. He always knows best..

@Kymccaffery 12 күн бұрын

Dan, your editing skills continue to impress! Great to see you play with music and cuts when Craig is removing bolts on the clutch. Keep up the great work gentlemen!

@bewareofmountainlions4429 12 күн бұрын

Craig, im so glad I found your channel. Your videos are some of my favorite on youtube. I love all the interesting projects, and variety you get in your shop. Really happy to see your continued success on the platform. Keep it up ❤

@baklys 12 күн бұрын

Hi Greg, I have been looking at a lot of your videos. I know you get a lot of comments from all the experts around. I have been working on bikes and cars for 40 yrs, and I am actually a really good mecanic. But you are a real EXPERT!!!

@grabir01 12 күн бұрын

Start with lower boost and do plug chops along the way as you increase the boost.

@charles-alexandremattelaer4623 12 күн бұрын

Can't wait for the followup video already ❤

@jeevespreston 12 күн бұрын

It’s always a great day when there’s a new Bearded Mechanic video up. Thanks Craig and Dan for the excellent content and the instructional style, learned a lot!!!

@augierluis 11 күн бұрын

Loving every part of your videos, huge learnings. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. Big fan here.

@turner0224 12 күн бұрын

I can’t help but laugh, I was 11 years old my dad came home and there I was on the floor with my 1968 Honda S65 all apart. Had literally had for only a couple days, he looked at me and said “ you already broke it ?” No pops I wanted to know how it worked. “ ok then tear it all the way down son “ replace everything……(gaskets, o rings etc ) ha ha 56 years later still tearing up ha ha

@weiswurst666 7 күн бұрын

But did you get it back together?

@turner0224 7 күн бұрын

@@weiswurst666 Oh absolutely, being Mr. Anal I had everything put in it’s place . Found out earlier rebuilding Briggs & Stratton that there should be no left over parts when done ha ha ha

@davidwilliams4845 7 күн бұрын

Reminds me of my first car at age 16. I had inherited the family '69 Chevy Nova with a straight six. The oil was a gray sludge, which I was told meant that the head gasket was blown. My Dad could never find the time to help me, so I tore into it on my own. I had ZERO clue how to do it, but I was determined. I did the whole job, but not knowing any better, I didn't clean the sealing surfaces properly or check that they were not warped. Worse, I had no idea about how to properly torque the head bolts, so I ended up more or less right where I started. If I'd've had KZfaq back then, I think I could have taught myself how to do it.

@DJEvover 12 күн бұрын

Had a good laugh at the "reticulating splines" reference.

@rkeesee916 12 күн бұрын

Just noticed the KZfaq plaque behind you. Way to go Craig! I really enjoy your content, especially the house calls. Keep crushing it!

@mymysgaming6858 12 күн бұрын

Excellent video! I’m excited for this as a more in-depth engine study. It completely doesn’t seem necessary from Craig’s perspective but I view it as 100% educational knowledge. Thanks a lot Craig and Dan for this channel.

@Jenuin 12 күн бұрын

10:20 😅 every time Craig straightens his glasses 🤓 I think of a moose 🫎 😂❤ 🫲 🤓 🫱

@The_Bearded_Mechanic 12 күн бұрын

I lol'd

@anomalouswoof2554 10 күн бұрын

If for no other reason than to check the rods, yeah, you gotta take the bottom end apart. Sorry Craig.

@davidstanfield9382 8 күн бұрын

I worked for a Kawasaki shop, for around 20 years. I've rebuilt many engines and transmissions. Craig, does a great job of explaining things.

@timp1390 12 күн бұрын

Brilliant video!! I know nothing about engines and that was a fantastic walk through of relationships between the various pieces. Nice work oh bearded one 👌

@adylevene4318 12 күн бұрын

I nearly crapped myself first time I rode a busa, another cool vid Craig.

@yammienoob 12 күн бұрын

I very much appreciate you pointing out the high quality parts we installed!

@razor1uk610 12 күн бұрын

true, shame some of the reassembly done by yourself or your previous mechanic were found to be loose, real good work there (sarcasm mode active).

@gixxerofsweden9409 12 күн бұрын

This is the best content by far out there that i've stumbled on. Cheers!

@Altanabstick 11 күн бұрын

Subbed! So much knowledge, just enough sarcasm and a lotta fun to watch. I wrench myself and have a cylinder revision on my hands. Your vids help me translate theory to practice. Very cool!

@lewhanna6112 11 күн бұрын

Excellent information, but I agreed with Craig in the first video. I'm a retired motorcycle mechanic, I would not have pulled it apart. I definitely would have recommended a new cam chain, just as Craig said.

@wadewilson6628 8 күн бұрын

Then you're dumb. Is he working flat rate? Why not pull it apart. Now you know. And he did find damage.

@jay_pozz4222 10 күн бұрын

I've been watching your content the last week, and you inspired me to pull my 10th birthday present. My 1982 Z50R I had put a Chinese motor in it but pulled it back off 2 years ago, and it sat under my house in boxes. Assembled in 2 hours and cleaned the spark plug, then she had spark. Checked the oil and drained the old fuel, some starting fluid and first kick she fired. Had a fun afternoon. Keep the fun videos coming 👍

@michaelcox6397 11 күн бұрын

Can we please get that whole Tuba conversation as a shirt. The way Dan said "it's the big one" killed me.

@mt0115 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the explanations you do along the way, I’ve ridden since 1969 and along with my father, friends and bike shop mechanics showing and telling me engine things I have a good idea on how things are put together. Having said that, I’m no mechanic and always approach engine repairs slowly and and carefully. You clearly know your stuff and I appreciate learning more through your videos, thanks again for that. 😎🍺☮️🇨🇦

@secondhandbikers 10 күн бұрын

Craig.. and Dan.. thanks for taking me away from my mind for 34.57 minutes.. it helped allot seeing you guys do your thing again..

@ferdihimawan7088 9 күн бұрын

bearded mechanics are just like the bike version of junkyard digs!. if both of em ever do a collabs i think they will surely be a great duo!

@rickh8380 11 күн бұрын

Great stuff as always. You're like the best Shop Teacher ever. Thanks for sharing guys. Take care.

@waynecuffley3451 9 күн бұрын

I know basically nothing about engines, clutches, transmissions, etc but I found this very fascinating to watch

@SEKCobra 8 күн бұрын

I dont care about the specific things, but Craig giving a professional explanation is great. Also love the zip tie trick

@elickes 12 күн бұрын

It didn't "need" to come apart, but in the long run, you'll be happier to have done it. Thanks for putting a link in the description down below!

@Try2KeepUpK 12 күн бұрын

Metal shavings aside. Thank you for showing us all and explaining it. I'm sure I speak for many when I say it's very appreciated. 🤘🏻

@martyniner8893 11 күн бұрын

I love Dan’s commentary! You guys work so well together!

@jeffreyreichert85 11 күн бұрын

I kind of agree with Craig that the bottom end probably didn’t need to come apart because of metal. However, I think taking it all the way down is always the right move as you can’t be sure who was into an engine like this before you and what quality of work they performed.