My father told me a long time ago. When it comes to buying tools. You can buy quality and cry one time because it cost so much or you can buy cheap and cry every time you use it.
I found this channel because I was repairing a 2006 sportster. I was watching hundreds of videos and content providers for help. I am a retired auto mechanic. I decided to get back on a bike and chose a Harley. Thanks for the help, and sometimes there is no tool, and you need to make one.
Vaseline has saved me lots of times out in the garage. I keep a tub of it in my toolbox. It works great with reassembly in hard to reach places or on dry nut and bolt threads. Its petroleum based, light weight spreads easy and has a cleaning property too. No more struggling trying to line up a nut and getting it to thread in difficult hard to reach places.
I've been a Marchand most of my life. I had great mentors. I changed my first engine when I was ten. I learned by watching my dad and uncle and fetching wrenches for them. Your five things are great. The only thing I would add is never think you already know it all. Don't be afraid to ask someone who has been there before doing it wrong, but when you do screw up learn from it.
6:47 back when I was building cafes(old hondas/hold harleys) I remember going to my community college and printing out soo many repair manuals. I had over 20 manuals printed my first semester.
Good advice!!! Also I've found the cheapest way to fix something is to do it right and buy quality parts. Because not only are you gonna do it again in a short amount of time, but now youre gonna end up buying the expensive part anyway
I bought the complete Shop manual for my 2012 Fatboy Lo that I special ordered and it was a hundred bucks in 2012 . I believe they are a must so that’s very good advice amigo!
Many Facebook groups have manuals also. Fairly easy to download and print at home. I received my first manual from the dealership owner, he told me to keep my hands off the bike until i read it. I did make a mess several times . I wish i could find someone to teach the things ive learned to. My kids aren't really interested, modern things seem more interesting. After a few years, a tool box is something to take pride in. Great video. Until next time.
Greetings from tidewater. Always cool to see another Virginian. I just started riding last year. Found a 96 Road King. So glad I finally took the test and started riding. Loving every minute.
Good advice Paul! I've bought the factory workshop manual for every bike I've owned, eBay often has used copies for a lot less than the dealer asks for a new one.
Good advice. RTFM, I like that one. For the last 4 or 5 years I've been teaching myself to work on old Triumphs. I've had a hard time finding a mentor. The first thing I did when I got an old bike was to go out and meet the local mechanics that work on old bikes. There's not that many of them in my area. I've since become friends (or friendly) with a few of them, but it hasn't been a mentor/mentee relationship. I can ask them questions, which is nice, but I'm not hanging out watching them work. I've become the mentor with a couple people I've met. If you help someone get their bike running they usually let you ride it. I've gotten to ride some cool old bikes.
My rule of thumb for buying tools when I was getting set up as a mechanic was if I had to borrow a tool twice, then I made sure to buy my own. Also buy quality ratchets, snap on or mac, your knuckles will thank you for it.
Was told to not ask the customers if they RTFM'd. Read the "Factory" (w/air quotes) manual. There was a Tech who constantly criticized me as a Service Writer. Four months and I nevrr saw him with a torque wrench.
I notice when you test ride your bikes, you tend to ride in the right portion of the lane. According to the training of the motorcycle safety foundation, to be most visible you should ride the left portion of the lane. Maybe you want to take this into consideration?
Only a electric start iorn head can idol 900 too 1000 rpm , try that with a kick only iorn stroker lol you can't have the curb idle that high , it will kick your little ass right over the handle bars lol
Please please please stop doing those "talking while riding" videos. I hate those. Many people doing it and I don understand why and who even start with that shit. I hate it. I don't understand the point of it.
@@buttcrackcycles well some stupid idiot did it first and thought that people care about you riding and preaching but they don't. And than other stupid idiot beging to copy that shit. Believe me...that will not give you views. Show the bike instead.
My father told me a long time ago. When it comes to buying tools. You can buy quality and cry one time because it cost so much or you can buy cheap and cry every time you use it.
That's right
The tach.... I could not stop staring at the tach... Anyway, That's awesome your ironhead sportster is your forever bike.
please fix the tach
I found this channel because I was repairing a 2006 sportster. I was watching hundreds of videos and content providers for help. I am a retired auto mechanic. I decided to get back on a bike and chose a Harley. Thanks for the help, and sometimes there is no tool, and you need to make one.
Good luck with that sporty they're great little bikes
Vaseline has saved me lots of times out in the garage. I keep a tub of it in my toolbox. It works great with reassembly in hard to reach places or on dry nut and bolt threads. Its petroleum based, light weight spreads easy and has a cleaning property too. No more struggling trying to line up a nut and getting it to thread in difficult hard to reach places.
Great tip!
I've been a Marchand most of my life. I had great mentors. I changed my first engine when I was ten. I learned by watching my dad and uncle and fetching wrenches for them. Your five things are great. The only thing I would add is never think you already know it all. Don't be afraid to ask someone who has been there before doing it wrong, but when you do screw up learn from it.
6:47 back when I was building cafes(old hondas/hold harleys) I remember going to my community college and printing out soo many repair manuals. I had over 20 manuals printed my first semester.
Nice! Sounds good to me
Good advice!!! Also I've found the cheapest way to fix something is to do it right and buy quality parts. Because not only are you gonna do it again in a short amount of time, but now youre gonna end up buying the expensive part anyway
That's right!
I bought the complete Shop manual for my 2012 Fatboy Lo that I special ordered and it was a hundred bucks in 2012 . I believe they are a must so that’s very good advice amigo!
@@davebarnes6672 yup they're not cheap manuals but worth every penny. I bet I own $1k in manuals lol
Many Facebook groups have manuals also. Fairly easy to download and print at home. I received my first manual from the dealership owner, he told me to keep my hands off the bike until i read it. I did make a mess several times . I wish i could find someone to teach the things ive learned to. My kids aren't really interested, modern things seem more interesting. After a few years, a tool box is something to take pride in. Great video. Until next time.
New subscriber I ride a heratige softail classic 2002 from Richmond, Va. I bought it used and been riding 4yrs now.
That's great! Stay safe!
Greetings from tidewater. Always cool to see another Virginian. I just started riding last year. Found a 96 Road King. So glad I finally took the test and started riding. Loving every minute.
@@t.Mooney yes sir same here be safe out there.
Good advice Paul! I've bought the factory workshop manual for every bike I've owned, eBay often has used copies for a lot less than the dealer asks for a new one.
Yeah when I need to buy a manual I generally head to eBay. I've found them at garage sales too
Spot on
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Good video. I appreciate all your help! This is my go to channel for my evo sportster
@@mikeyjohnson6610 thank you that means a lot!
Good advice. RTFM, I like that one. For the last 4 or 5 years I've been teaching myself to work on old Triumphs.
I've had a hard time finding a mentor. The first thing I did when I got an old bike was to go out and meet the local mechanics that work on old bikes. There's not that many of them in my area. I've since become friends (or friendly) with a few of them, but it hasn't been a mentor/mentee relationship. I can ask them questions, which is nice, but I'm not hanging out watching them work. I've become the mentor with a couple people I've met. If you help someone get their bike running they usually let you ride it. I've gotten to ride some cool old bikes.
Sounds like you're doing just fine to me! I like triumphs, maybe one day there'll be on here. My uncle has a pretty sweet 68
Good vid and advise! Be safe out there!
Thanks, you too!
My rule of thumb for buying tools when I was getting set up as a mechanic was if I had to borrow a tool twice, then I made sure to buy my own. Also buy quality ratchets, snap on or mac, your knuckles will thank you for it.
Yup, that's been my policy for borrowing stuff too
Love the shirt
Thanks, it's a good one
Was told to not ask the customers if they RTFM'd.
Read the "Factory" (w/air quotes) manual.
There was a Tech who constantly criticized me as a Service Writer.
Four months and I nevrr saw him with a torque wrench.
Haha good stuff there
Yo Rooster brother…🫵🏼how’s going👋🏼🇮🇪
I notice when you test ride your bikes, you tend to ride in the right portion of the lane. According to the training of the motorcycle safety foundation, to be most visible you should ride the left portion of the lane. Maybe you want to take this into consideration?
yah "buy once, cry once" is the saying
That's right
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Well that's pretty neat, I enjoy that channel, thanks for watching!
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Need the tach or speedo, worked on...😊
@@lutherrule9301 yeah I never look at either of them lol
Only a electric start iorn head can idol 900 too 1000 rpm , try that with a kick only iorn stroker lol you can't have the curb idle that high , it will kick your little ass right over the handle bars lol
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Please please please stop doing those "talking while riding" videos. I hate those. Many people doing it and I don understand why and who even start with that shit. I hate it. I don't understand the point of it.
Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man
@@buttcrackcycles well some stupid idiot did it first and thought that people care about you riding and preaching but they don't. And than other stupid idiot beging to copy that shit. Believe me...that will not give you views. Show the bike instead.
@@buttcrackcycles probably doesnt like riding his bike either 😅