Major props to this guy for being able to look at random nuts and bolts and know the exact sizes of what tools to use for them and where they go on various bikes. No doubt that took many many years of wrenching on bikes and him being probably one of the last people to ever leave the job until it was completely finished and perfected. Trust me man there's people out here that definitely admire that type of knowledge you have for what you do and I'm one of them. Much respect. God Bless.
This video has made Chris so much damn cooler!!!! I am freezing over here just because of it. Much respect though to him. He's the type of guy you just shut up and listen to when he is speaks.
In portugal most mechanics try to avoid Harleys because we are used to Japanese/European motorcycles here, we use the metric system etc etc. There are a lot of Harleys here but only dealerships work on them usually. Watching someone like Chris work just made me want to learn more and more about Harleys, what makes them different and specially work on them. Atm I drive a Honda Hornet 600cc and im on the market for my first harley, looking for an 883 so i can make it 1200cc and customize it. Thank you Chris and everyone at blockhead for every video you make and for every lesson in them included.
I’ve learned from Chris from your channel, in fact I did the parts build for my 128 Screamin Eagle for 18 Road Glide from watching on him with Goldzilla, such as using rolling rockers to my 540 S&S camshaft to name a few.
Have never worked on bikes but have worked on tractors for over 35 years so I work in metric n imperial its great fun seeing younger folk trying to figure out 1/2 9/16 etc etc from 13mm/14mm cracks me up all the time.
BRO.. it's like you read my mind.i just got on here today to look up how to set up a motorcycle tool box and BOOOMMM you posted this....THANK YOU!!! thank you so much
Whenever I go into a shop or business the first thing I look for is it organized or 5s that will speak volumes for the quality of work they are putting out . Chris is the man👍 And those that love what they do and have passion for there skill you'll usually find them teaching as well.
Scott, you are so right. I can tell you just by looking at their tool box, it can tell me a lot about him. If his tools are clean, great quality and very organized its very important. The sad reality, when you go into a big shop with many mechanics, you don't know who will get your car. The shop itself might be super neat and organized, but the mechanics are a bunch of 18 year olds learning their trade. The best mechanic is yourself, trust me.
After being a mechanic for so long I can feel and understand all the energy and the explanations of these are my tools and how I use them.its hard to understand you just get it or you don't and not everyone's isn't set up the same way.
30 year journeyman mechanic myself and totally agree , there is not top five or top ten tools, you use what you need to use to get the job done. Have my cart setup similarly with sockets and must used stuff on top and have my toil box set up the same way . Kudos , great post
As an old Detroit guild member ,Ford Master of Excellence many other titles , was nice to see in another mechs go to tool box . Learning some of the M8’s issues owning 3 touring models two which sumped last one out of warranty ... fixing on my own I see some things I need to purchase. That Mac tools set.
Love the mighty pen. I keep a mechanical pencil in a magnetic holder and a small steno notebook that i put an adhesive magnet strip on the inside lid of my toolbox. I also keep one of those magnetic dishes inside the lid for misc little bits of hardware I don’t want to lose.
I had no idea that Chris was type 1 diabetic I am too and love working on stuff cars trucks and motorcycles but I had no idea that is awesome man. Love both of y’all and the videos
Amazing the amount of knowledge in that noggin.. that's why and what you pay for ... that knowledge and craftsmanship !! The part where blockhead threw out random bolts and fasteners and Chris goes and names where they go was amazing !!
Looking at Chris's cart made me wonder what the weight is. .... my roller cart is a 6 drawer with the flop-down cover to go over them all , and the top pan has a 4 drawer mechanics portable on it. ( Chris's has way more stickers...)... on the sides of the roller are drill and O-ring charts, etc.... All told 423 pounds. I used to push that around from room to room as needed, (laundry, kitchen, boiler room, etc...Used to.... ), now it just sits in the boiler room ... lol. I just don't have the modified deep sockets... But Chris has given me an idea for future needs, will make jobs much easier for my shift engineers... ( without modifying their personal tools, ... lol ...I'll just make some modded ones and divy them out ....). Thanks Chris! Stay Safe .... Ciao
Flex head comfort grip ratchets any day! And SnapOn/Matco tool box/carts will break the drawer latches on sides from "unfamiliar hands" pulling open drawers
Chris is a natural teacher. I like the educational videos...even though I don't have a Harley I always learn something. Looking forward to the budget tool box suggestions. I'm curious if there's an electric impact wrench/driver that's good and not super expensive.
My dad, career auto body, always said "You use 10% of your tools 90% of the time." Roll arounds are a lifesaver and a money maker if set up correctly!👍🏼😎
Amaze how much a master tech will spend on tools a year. Good friend of mine who was a master technician at Harley said he spent between $8 or 10k a year on tools.
Chris is just one of those guys where we would love to know what goes on in his brain, master mechanics in any field are awesome. We just especially love him cause he’s a master of motorcycles!! I’m a helicopter mechanic but this was nice to see cause I’m going through and buying specialty tools for a 124 build I’ll be doing this year. As I rack up more personal tools (cause my job owns and provided 100% of my tools that stay at work) this video was nice to grab ideas from! Cheers 🤙🏽
Once I get my bike running (down for a rebuild should be done soon) I’d love to come check the shop out. I love what you guys are doing and Chris is a great dude. Always loved working with him at Seminole. Tell him “little foot” said what’s up. (Stupid nickname given to me by another gentleman who Chris and I worked with. Who has unfortunately passed away.)
Matco’s torque ratchet (not torque wrench) is one of my new favorite tools. Perfect for all final torque checks and 100,000 cycles between calibration.
Mad respect mate! As a Mechanical Engineer, a car enthusiast who works on his own cars most of the time and a type one diabetic I get what you mean, I really do.
That hat is sweet Chris. I have a question for Chris. What advice would he give to a fairly mechanical savy person that's interested in possibly becoming a tech? You and the block crew make great informative content. I'm with ya you can tell Chris is passionate and Great at what he does.
Greetings from the UK. Great video. Is Chris still working at Harley or has he come on board full time with Blockhead? Can’t thank you enough for some of the great content and tips.
Awesome video. What is Chris’s crimper tool of choice for crimping wire pins and removing pins from plugs. I’ve gone postal with crimping and removing pins from plugs.
I’m putting together a tool roll .. to keep in my bag on the bike.. just some basics and dual use stuff just yo get me home kinda think.. you should do a video and carefully select the best/smallest set to get a guy home if broke down somewhere
I had a customer when I was a Harley tech bring me a new frame and all the parts he stripped off his old cracked frame. Couple buckets of bolts and said good luck. Had it together and test riding 2 days later.
thanks for a good video agian :-D i really love them shops videos and you can learn alot from them and from chris :-D keep op the good work :-D love from denmark
This is amazingly timed; I just finished a motorcycle repair technician course, looking to start a career at my local dealer (not a harley dealer, but still), and I was wondering what a good tool kit to start would be!
Yup, I completely understand keeping sugar around to keep from passing out.... yay diabetes. As an incompetent who will will work on their bike, I loved this episode it was really informative.
For those of you who want Snap-on, Matco or Mac. Be patient. I've been a heavy equipment mechanic / motorcycle / car and truck mechanic, for about 34 years now. You can go on ebay and by-pass the tool trucks. I find tools all the time, for way cheaper than the tool trucks. Used Snap-on, Matco, and Mac still have the lifetime warranty. Good luck to all of you young guys....and girls!
Can I go shopping in that tool cart? I've got my own. I'm sure I don't have many of the same tools. I could use some sae and metric T tools. Most of the stuff I have is craftsman but not the low end craftsman tools. I even have a couple cheater pipes for when I need a little more torque loosening bolts. I'm curious about that car in the back ground. Looks like a firebird/ transam.
The best advice in this video for rookies, “No greenhorns are allowed to use any type of electric impacts tools!” No power tools until they understand torque specs by hand. I have had that rule for over 20 years at my store!
Along with a budget mechanic toolbox for those that don't do this on the daily, could you do something for the tools you should carry with your bike? Then there is stuff you should always have vs. stuff you should have for longer trips.
Blockhead can you and Chris show us how to adjust fallout on the head bearing? I've watched a few videos that just don't go into the detail like yall do and it's an area I'm having trouble. Thanks alot guys stay safe and keep ridin. For reference I ride and wrench an 04 FXSTI
2 questions Did Chris skateboard at some point? I see old school stickers on there! Does Chris have a brand preference for tools? See a good mix of starter and pro.
A true master of any craft is to be appreciated and respected. You are very fortunate to have someone so qualified on the Blockhead team.
Well said, and couldn’t agree more!
as a mechanic, i love watching tool videos like this. I always, always find a new tool that i "need" .
Right I’ve seen so many and I’m like oh shit I need that!
I know exactly what you mean, haha
Haha I’m writing things down too
I believe that’s an insanely thin line between need and want lmao 😂
Major props to this guy for being able to look at random nuts and bolts and know the exact sizes of what tools to use for them and where they go on various bikes. No doubt that took many many years of wrenching on bikes and him being probably one of the last people to ever leave the job until it was completely finished and perfected. Trust me man there's people out here that definitely admire that type of knowledge you have for what you do and I'm one of them. Much respect. God Bless.
The amount of knowledge and inspiration I’ve gotten from Chris is just incredible. Thanks so much man. 🙏🏻💯
EXCELLENT video. It's always a learning experience when Chris explains stuff.
He is whatever is ABOVE Master-Tech.
Thank you. peace
This video has made Chris so much damn cooler!!!! I am freezing over here just because of it. Much respect though to him. He's the type of guy you just shut up and listen to when he is speaks.
In portugal most mechanics try to avoid Harleys because we are used to Japanese/European motorcycles here, we use the metric system etc etc. There are a lot of Harleys here but only dealerships work on them usually. Watching someone like Chris work just made me want to learn more and more about Harleys, what makes them different and specially work on them. Atm I drive a Honda Hornet 600cc and im on the market for my first harley, looking for an 883 so i can make it 1200cc and customize it. Thank you Chris and everyone at blockhead for every video you make and for every lesson in them included.
Chris is the " cool " PROFESSIONAL!
His narration is profound and serious, no BS......
Very good vid ✔
I’ve learned from Chris from your channel, in fact I did the parts build for my 128 Screamin Eagle for 18 Road Glide from watching on him with Goldzilla, such as using rolling rockers to my 540 S&S camshaft to name a few.
Have never worked on bikes but have worked on tractors for over 35 years so I work in metric n imperial its great fun seeing younger folk trying to figure out 1/2 9/16 etc etc from 13mm/14mm cracks me up all the time.
BRO.. it's like you read my mind.i just got on here today to look up how to set up a motorcycle tool box and BOOOMMM you posted this....THANK YOU!!! thank you so much
Whenever I go into a shop or business the first thing I look for is it organized or 5s that will speak volumes for the quality of work they are putting out . Chris is the man👍 And those that love what they do and have passion for there skill you'll usually find them teaching as well.
Scott, you are so right. I can tell you just by looking at their tool box, it can tell me a lot about him. If his tools are clean, great quality and very organized its very important. The sad reality, when you go into a big shop with many mechanics, you don't know who will get your car. The shop itself might be super neat and organized, but the mechanics are a bunch of 18 year olds learning their trade. The best mechanic is yourself, trust me.
He got all Rain Man on those bolts. Cheers to you both.
Crazy, right?! 😆
After being a mechanic for so long I can feel and understand all the energy and the explanations of these are my tools and how I use them.its hard to understand you just get it or you don't and not everyone's isn't set up the same way.
Excellent info. It's nice to see someone who has a high level of respect for tools and how they're best used.
Chris is a pure genius ! keep the good work my friend
Chris could work anywhere on the planet and get paid top dollar, a master Harley tech for sure. Good team work @ BLOCKHEAD.
30 year journeyman mechanic myself and totally agree , there is not top five or top ten tools, you use what you need to use to get the job done. Have my cart setup similarly with sockets and must used stuff on top and have my toil box set up the same way . Kudos , great post
As a Brit those "keep calm" spoofs wear thin but I can't resist the one in there :)
Master mechanics are worth their weight in gold. It's amazing to watch their mind work
As an old Detroit guild member ,Ford Master of Excellence many other titles , was nice to see in another mechs go to tool box . Learning some of the M8’s issues owning 3 touring models two which sumped last one out of warranty ... fixing on my own I see some things I need to purchase. That Mac tools set.
Really enjoyed the trip through Chis's tool cart! Always enjoy seeing how other techs set up their boxes.
Hey BLOCKHEAD Mac Tools finally has the 39 piece stubby ratchet set back in stock!! It's been almost 2 years but they finally have them again! 🤘🇺🇸😎
GEEZUS THE CAKE ON THE SALLY IN THE BACKGROUND!!!!! HOLY CRIKEY BATMAN!!!!!!
Chris is a really cool guy. So knowledgeable and his experience shows. Keep em coming 🔥🔥🔥
Love the mighty pen. I keep a mechanical pencil in a magnetic holder and a small steno notebook that i put an adhesive magnet strip on the inside lid of my toolbox. I also keep one of those magnetic dishes inside the lid for misc little bits of hardware I don’t want to lose.
I had no idea that Chris was type 1 diabetic I am too and love working on stuff cars trucks and motorcycles but I had no idea that is awesome man. Love both of y’all and the videos
Amazing the amount of knowledge in that noggin.. that's why and what you pay for ... that knowledge and craftsmanship !!
The part where blockhead threw out random bolts and fasteners and Chris goes and names where they go was amazing !!
Damn this is a great video! Chris being an expert and being able to explain it to everyone. 👍
Looking at Chris's cart made me wonder what the weight is. .... my roller cart is a 6 drawer with the flop-down cover to go over them all , and the top pan has a 4 drawer mechanics portable on it. ( Chris's has way more stickers...)... on the sides of the roller are drill and O-ring charts, etc.... All told 423 pounds. I used to push that around from room to room as needed, (laundry, kitchen, boiler room, etc...Used to.... ), now it just sits in the boiler room ... lol. I just don't have the modified deep sockets... But Chris has given me an idea for future needs, will make jobs much easier for my shift engineers... ( without modifying their personal tools, ... lol ...I'll just make some modded ones and divy them out ....). Thanks Chris!
Stay Safe .... Ciao
Awesome Fedora! Don't stop wearing it! Many master techs and high caliber professionals are wearing it!
That is so very cool. And that is just his cart!!! A true artist in his craft.
Flex head comfort grip ratchets any day! And SnapOn/Matco tool box/carts will break the drawer latches on sides from "unfamiliar hands" pulling open drawers
Best video explaining real tools for real situations. Thanks for sharing.
Im type 1 and I’m a technician for Caterpillar. Always gotta have that drawer stocked with the sweets!
The Mac tools hex set you mentioned is in stock right now. I’ve waited for 8 months.
Get it right now!!
Yooooo, good lookin out! Just bought it!!! Omg finally 😂🎉😭😭😭
Chris is a natural teacher. I like the educational videos...even though I don't have a Harley I always learn something. Looking forward to the budget tool box suggestions. I'm curious if there's an electric impact wrench/driver that's good and not super expensive.
Believe it or not, craftsman has a decent impact. I bought an impact/drill set at lowes for like 130 on sale.
Actually, I think he has the same impact in the top of his box.
Chris is sooooo cool, it's not a TOOL BOX it's a COOL BOX! 😀😀😀
Excited for the tool cart build video!!!!!
Best things in the Tool Box is the FACT sticker.
Also the old school skate and punk too.
great video, chris is very organised which is probably why he can get stuff done quick
Another type 1 out there kicking ass and weather he likes it or not setting an example of succeeding with type 1 for kids and adults everywhere.
My dad, career auto body, always said "You use 10% of your tools 90% of the time." Roll arounds are a lifesaver and a money maker if set up correctly!👍🏼😎
Amaze how much a master tech will spend on tools a year. Good friend of mine who was a master technician at Harley said he spent between $8 or 10k a year on tools.
That hex bit ratchet set is a game changer!
Great video. Always find these interesting seeing how skilled people organise there stuff to make life easier
Chris is just one of those guys where we would love to know what goes on in his brain, master mechanics in any field are awesome. We just especially love him cause he’s a master of motorcycles!! I’m a helicopter mechanic but this was nice to see cause I’m going through and buying specialty tools for a 124 build I’ll be doing this year. As I rack up more personal tools (cause my job owns and provided 100% of my tools that stay at work) this video was nice to grab ideas from! Cheers 🤙🏽
Chris always impresses me with new sh*t. Him and his knowledge is impressive. 🤘🏼
Once I get my bike running (down for a rebuild should be done soon) I’d love to come check the shop out. I love what you guys are doing and Chris is a great dude. Always loved working with him at Seminole. Tell him “little foot” said what’s up. (Stupid nickname given to me by another gentleman who Chris and I worked with. Who has unfortunately passed away.)
Special tools for each model, for me, twin cam 88. FXDWGI
Knowledge is power! Chris you got power, thanks for the inspiration ..
What a boss! Cheers. Keep up the great content.
Great vid, would love to see a walkthrough of the large one. Maybe talk about why you organize it the way you do.
Matco’s torque ratchet (not torque wrench) is one of my new favorite tools. Perfect for all final torque checks and 100,000 cycles between calibration.
Mad respect mate! As a Mechanical Engineer, a car enthusiast who works on his own cars most of the time and a type one diabetic I get what you mean, I really do.
Only took 4 years, but now im subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing! 😊
That hat is sweet Chris. I have a question for Chris. What advice would he give to a fairly mechanical savy person that's interested in possibly becoming a tech?
You and the block crew make great informative content. I'm with ya you can tell Chris is passionate and Great at what he does.
Had to come back and check this video as reference on what other tools to buy.
I hear you Chris 👌🏾 I keep all those snacks close buy as well, and it's not for sharing either 🤣🤣
Love that igloo
At 12:47, i could not see the tool/part number. What is it? I definitely could use that. Thank you.
Greetings from the UK. Great video. Is Chris still working at Harley or has he come on board full time with Blockhead?
Can’t thank you enough for some of the great content and tips.
Chris is full time at Blockhead Garage 👍🏼
Awesome video. What is Chris’s crimper tool of choice for crimping wire pins and removing pins from plugs. I’ve gone postal with crimping and removing pins from plugs.
Where can I get the barrel lock tool for my shop? That would be a lifesaver!
Chris sorting the random parts was some sick shit
Great video with great info! So stoked for episode 2. 🤙🏼
Love the knowledge it would amazing if a list of tools could be added to the description!
I’m putting together a tool roll .. to keep in my bag on the bike.. just some basics and dual use stuff just yo get me home kinda think.. you should do a video and carefully select the best/smallest set to get a guy home if broke down somewhere
Thanks much guys.....I was literally trying to decide if I want a tool cart vice my giant box at my house...LOLZ...PERFECT TIMING!!
Very informative. Thanks for taking us along.
I had a customer when I was a Harley tech bring me a new frame and all the parts he stripped off his old cracked frame. Couple buckets of bolts and said good luck. Had it together and test riding 2 days later.
Like seeing it. I wish my box at home and the one at work could be that organized. I’ll get it there and then not even a week later it’s done for
Awesome video, I definitely would love that video of putting to a tool box on a budget.
Enjoyed that. Reminded me of a tool I want to get for rocker boxes at 10:25.
thanks for a good video agian :-D i really love them shops videos and you can learn alot from them and from chris :-D keep op the good work :-D love from denmark
Man, I haven't seen a I
Subscribed just now cause Sick Wide Glide is so cool
14:57 I had to do a double take to make sure noone had photoshopped bin laden into your video😂
This is amazingly timed; I just finished a motorcycle repair technician course, looking to start a career at my local dealer (not a harley dealer, but still), and I was wondering what a good tool kit to start would be!
Chris is so cool his tool box is call the ice chest.
that black trans-am looks awesome!
Yup, I completely understand keeping sugar around to keep from passing out.... yay diabetes. As an incompetent who will will work on their bike, I loved this episode it was really informative.
I’d love to see what tools he’d recommend for a new motorcycle tech who’s just getting started.
SUPER impressive !!! Good video !
I knew I likes Chris for a reason, not just a cool guy ! I’m a type 1 diabetic too.
Well now I know what I'm doing today. Pulling off my derby cover to make sure I didn't put locktite on it the last time I had it off😬
Budget build! Hell yea!
For those of you who want Snap-on, Matco or Mac. Be patient. I've been a heavy equipment mechanic / motorcycle / car and truck mechanic, for about 34 years now. You can go on ebay and by-pass the tool trucks. I find tools all the time, for way cheaper than the tool trucks. Used Snap-on, Matco, and Mac still have the lifetime warranty. Good luck to all of you young guys....and girls!
I got a full set of Snap-on SAE and metric sockets with a 3/8 drive and 4 extenders for 40 bucks at a swap meet.
@@LARGO125 good find!
Def good advice!
Can I go shopping in that tool cart? I've got my own. I'm sure I don't have many of the same tools. I could use some sae and metric T tools. Most of the stuff I have is craftsman but not the low end craftsman tools. I even have a couple cheater pipes for when I need a little more torque loosening bolts. I'm curious about that car in the back ground. Looks like a firebird/ transam.
The best advice in this video for rookies, “No greenhorns are allowed to use any type of electric impacts tools!” No power tools until they understand torque specs by hand. I have had that rule for over 20 years at my store!
Along with a budget mechanic toolbox for those that don't do this on the daily, could you do something for the tools you should carry with your bike? Then there is stuff you should always have vs. stuff you should have for longer trips.
Great array of tools and thank you for sharing with those of us whom aren't quite at your level... keep up the great work guys!!!👍
Yes thanks guys. Good comment James
I like to see what you would have as a travel set of tools you would take on a road trip .
What brand motorcycle lifts are in the shop? What is Chris’ opinion about using a flat smooth surface lift vs a diamond plate one?
What a great job you guys got!!
Blockhead can you and Chris show us how to adjust fallout on the head bearing? I've watched a few videos that just don't go into the detail like yall do and it's an area I'm having trouble. Thanks alot guys stay safe and keep ridin.
For reference I ride and wrench an 04 FXSTI
@10:22 Can anyone tell me what brand and part numbers are for the; Rocker box cover wrench, Intake Manifold wrench and the fender wrench. Thank you 🙏
Great episode!!
2 questions
Did Chris skateboard at some point? I see old school stickers on there!
Does Chris have a brand preference for tools? See a good mix of starter and pro.
Yes, he skated for years growing up! Preference as per the vid is Snap On, Matco and Mac
Diabetic here, I know exactly what you're saying. I never go anywhere or do anything without my care package.