Can I Get This $300 Old Suzuki Motorcycle Running? 

Honestly, introducing Craig to the world may be the best thing Sean ever did for us.

When I was a teen I delivered pizza to a military guy who didn't have the money for his pizza. He traded me a 1978 Gs1000 that didn't run for a pizza. It was left outside for a whole year while he was deployed. The only problem was the kill switch was corroded. I rode that bike all over the place until I was run over by an ambulance while sitting in traffic. This all happened back in 1987. Thank you for bringing this bike back from the brink!

I’m officially addicted to these videos. I love the banter back-and-forth. I can’t fix anything mechanical or electrical. Seeing how you walk through. The process of troubleshooting is so much fun. And then when you finally have everything working, the celebrations are awesome.

Craig, not sure if youll see this or not, but watching you pull these scrapped UJM’s has really inspired me to do the same. Ive fixed and rebuilt a handful of these style bikes and i NEVER get tired of watching you do the same. These 80’s era bikes have shaped the way the modern motorcycle market is today and they deserve to stick around!

This guy is a wizard when it comes to fixing motorcycles!

Would be good to see a long term full restoration

Craig really is the kind of friend we all need to have. He seems to make the best of situations and also has an expanse of knowledge

The first bike I ever got running was a friends seized Puch scooter, in the late sixties. I was moving the piston up and down and eventually got it free in the bore using a lump hammer and a block of wood and plenty of penetrating oil just as my friends rather pompous brother walked past. He commented in a really snooty vioice "You'll never get that to work! " Needless to say 2 days later it was on the road and running really well. Since then I've always done my own repairs etc, including a number of 4cylinder rebuilds and they've always ran well. Such satisfaction when his brother saw it running and immediately walked away without commenting! It's immensely satisfying doing it yourself! Great video, thanks!

In the 30 odd minutes that I watched this video, the number of likes went from like 15 to 409. Amazing. You seem to have had a lot of fun getting this running. I had fun watching you!

I owned a 1981 GS850G from almost new (1300 miles on the clock), rode it every day to work and weekend trips for 4 years, never let me down.

Craig and Dan are the dream team. Dan is the PERFECT straight man, a term used in comedy from Abbott and Costello in the 1930's, or so ? The straight man is the guy who works off the comedian to give it perspective to the viewer. Craig is a genius.

Ever since you started your channel and started saving old bikes iv been wanting to do the same. So I got a 1978 kawasaki kl250 for 400$. I'll be spending the winter fixing it up in my apartment. Just got it home last night and it's comeing completely apart. Going to clean all the rust and re paint everything. Engine has some mis matched bolts and a stripped oil drain. Good thing I'm a machinist. Will be repairing the drain hole and getting all new stainless hardware. So far iv been extreme lucky. It has all the compression and makes spark. The gas tank doesn't leak and is only a little rusty, the tires are in good shape with no dry rot. All it really needs is the front forks need rebuilding. Found a seal kit online. I have high hopes for this little kl250. Thanks for the inspiration Craig!

Great engines - I had a 550, then an 850G and they are all but bulletproof. My 850 carried my son from Socal to Durango, up the 1000000 Dollar highway, back thru utah and home as recently as 2006 - still got her.

I use mothers metal polish on a Q tip chucked up in a drill to really clean those needle seats. Works everytime.

My motorcycle guru taught me I should replace all the brass in every carb I take apart first thing. Only with OEM brass from the carb manufacturer. Mikuni brass in Mikunis, Kehin in Keihin, PWK in PWK etc... Jets, pilots, needles, emulsion tubes, and inlet needle and seat (Not Keyster kits!). The money it costs is worth not having to take them apart again and again, and you never know what monkey has been reaming the jets with whatever pointy thing was handy. You can spend half a day chasing a jetting issue because somebody was too lazy to get the right number and jammed a torch tip cleaner through them, or bought cheap kits with bogus needles and no numbers on them. Savages... I'd like to see more 2-stroke street bikes if you can find some. Love the channel! Excellent content!!

Sir, I've been doing this same thing for about 40 years, and I must say it's an absolute joy watching someone else get just as excited about resurrecting old "junk" that I do. And here I thought there was was something wrong with me 😆. Keep putting out the great content, and I'll keep watching. Keep the shiny side up.

I talked to a drag racer running a Suzuki at a local drag strip. He said the reason so many prefer these engines is because the bottom end is nearly indestructible. Others (Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda) don't hold up nearly as well under high horsepower. He then went on to win his class, LOL!

These are one of the strongest, most reliable, best bikes ive ever rode. Built llike tanks to last, i thrashed one around Adelaide then went to melbourne sidnet , Dubbo, blue mountains and 4 months riding it around. Great bikes. I loved the points carbs and simplicity of them.

I rode one of these circa 1980. Back when I was still riding British twins and RD350’s. It was a revelation. They were genuinely quick and handled really well. Those direct slide carbs were the secret sauce, imo.

Craig, I am ABSOLUTLY loving your channel!!! For me, this is what the hobby is all about !!! You don't need to spend 20 or 30 grand for a bike to have a blast!!! Keep up the great work !! P.S. you been to get some swag for sale!!

Always a joy to watch you work sir! So many of the older bikes are unique too.

I've always wished there were a Vice Grip Garage of the motorcycle world. You are fulfilling that wish, sir!

Mechanics like Craig can make tons of money for themselves and any shop owners smart enough to hire him and let him do his thing YOU 🥊 ROCK CRAIG

I bought one of these in 1976, after running a GT 750 and the handling was superb in comparison a couple of years later traded up to a GS 1000, lovely machine, would not take much to get that bike pristine, amazing that you picked it up for $300

Good work as always, would love to see a full restoration series on one of these old bikes.

It’s nice seeing a GS750. I got my own ‘79 GS750L not too long ago and I love it

This channel is amazing. I have about 30 old bikes that I’ve saved through the years, it’s the best hobby ever. Saving these things for future generations

13:44 That exuberance! It’s like a resurrection moment. Craig is a very competent mechanic and yet that primal expulsion of joy from his lungs is when the spark of expectancy combusts into monoxide-laced reality! 🔥 ❤🎉

I love the era of UJMs. Great upright riding position. These still look modern to me. If I had a larger garage I would collect them!

Awesome! Your videos are fun, entertaining, and educational to watch. Love to see these old bikes come back to life. Bring back the UJM.

Craig, this is the content I really like. I get used bikes, not quite that rough, and bring them up to near stock. Enjoy watching your MO to get bikes running. It's like being a motorcycle detective and solving the non-running mystery. Well done.

I bought one in a box .nothing on the frame , put the whole bike back together in 8 hrs ,and rode it ti my friends house , I paid 200 doll hairs for it in 1989. Did wheelies all day long. Live in cal. And rode to Oregon and back ran like a top. Great job my freind.

Some of us viewers need to send you any new old stock parts we can. Also batteries and spark plugs. 👌 Great video I love watching you bring old bikesback to life Awesomeness Thank you

This guy is brilliant! Great seeing old bikes brought back to life and saved from the scrap heap. 👍

I had various configurations of this bike... a 77 GS 750, a 78 GS 550 and 79 GS 1000.... also had a 91 Katana 1100. Have been searching for YEARS for an 82 GS 1150 E. Very durable engine design.

The best part is not only the information & knowledge Craig has but the entertainment from these guys!

I love the channel, the down to earth nature and that you put your gear on when riding out on the road

Your passion really comes through in these videos man. Love your work.

Super cool! 1981, GS650L. I was just 21, she was new. Rode that thing everywhere. The alternator was inside the case, bathed in hot oil. Went through a couple of those. But a trusty steed she was. Shaft drive and rear end antics when accelerating. Hard tires, but they lasted. Thanks for the memories. You do great work. Save the old iron. Those were the best of times.

I love how you tape the battery onto the seat just so you can ride it. Great video.

I’ve just found this channel and I’m hooked. This is so informative, but soooo much fun to watch ❤

Keep up the great work guys, love seeing these old bikes saved from the scrap heap. Need to do more of this myself if I can make room in the garage

Wow. So cool to see you guys bring back to life those old motorcycles! Big respect from Harley lover from Estonia.

You’re such a hero for all old motorcycles, never stop doing what you’re doing.

You are seriously one of my favorite content creators. You and Dan are great 👍 yall make me wanna buy every clapper bike in my immediate area and try to get them all running 😂

It's just a joy watching Dan and you. You guys are doing something right because my wife loves watching the channel and you even get almost full interest from my autistic daughter with ADHD from time to time (trust me, it's a compliment). Watching you use PBlaster gives me a migraine just from remembering that smell that always gives me a migraine. 🤒😆

Another great video. Moving from cars to bikes, there's a lot of little bike-specific stuff I've picked up from watching you that's already been translated to my own bikes and my dad's '81 Maxim. Keep up the good work, this is one of my favorite channels now and I look forward to the next video because whatever it is going to be, I'm sure it will be fun to watch and I might just learn some stuff too. 👍

I had the 550E in 1989, great machine. Always started easily, in cold, wet Britain. Would love the 750, so cool. Great bike, man.

I would love to see a restoration of this bike.

I absolutely love your personality Craig, fun to watch you work you guys rock. Good Camara work Dan

Really enjoyable to watch this. I had a 79 GS750L I bought brand new, LOVED that bike! Definitely one of the best bikes ever made, I really miss it, would buy another one if I could find one. Thanks guys!

Thank you both for all your good work. Always nice to bring a vehicle back to life

I love it, please fully restore this one ❤

Love these videos ! The gs750 and 1000 were fantastic, for the time they handled too !

Loyal viewer from the start and you just keep getting better and keeping me entertained (and informed with history!) Great stuff, keep it coming and can't wait to see what's next! Go Craig and Dan...Keep moving forward!

i love this channel as i keep pouring money and effort into my old suzuki dr 125. makes me still wanna keep restoring it

The older revivals are the best. I've got a 39 yr old Honda Shadow I'm trying to get up and running. Your insight and tech tips are great. Thanks so much!

My first bike was a 1977 gs750. Bought when I was 18. Super fast with a wonderful air cooled sound. From what I’ve read was the fastest (1/4 mile) production bike in that vintage. I wrenched on it with my dad. Learned a lot of skills that have helped me with many other types of mechanics and shaped who I am today. One of my best period of memories and will always love that bike. After that I bought a brand new gsxr750 and put over 50k on it before doing sold as a ratty track bike.

Seriously Craig you are the man, I could watch you repair these old beauties all day. You explain what your doing every step of the way, which I love. I'm hoping to get my shed built one day soon so I can find a bike to work on, here in Australia there's so many of these bikes that are being neglected and lay to waste, dam shame. Keep up the great work mate, loving your work and the channel.

Thing which excites me most is seeing a vintage scrap bike getting rebuild and back to life. You definitely know what you are doing and GOOD JOB !!!!! I own 1984 Royal Enfield and it’s my everyday commute, it’s always a pleasure riding RAW machine. I found this video by accident and I’ll definitely subscribe and follow your channel often.

I’m confident that motorcycle will take you all the way to the crash site

I just love watching these back over and over. The joy of the first start never gets old. I've just got a 99 Aprilia Pegaso 650 on the road after ten years stood idle after the sprag clutch went. It had no charging system or lights when running. A quick clean up of the electrical contacts and the grounds restored everything. This bike bought back memories of the GS850G I had. Bulletproof bike that sounded amazing with a 4-1. Keep em coming Craig.

My dad has a 1980 gs450l hes had since new. Its awesome seeing the different bikes you save and work on. Thanks for just being genuine!

Your videos just popped up on me. I absolutely love your videos. To a guy that doesn't know much about motorcycles, but has always admired them, these are as good as "living vicariously" gets. Can't wait to see more.

Man I tell you your guys is excitement level helps me get through my day thanks

Craig and Dan really enjoying your content and videos. Really enjoy the banter between you two and Dan is hilarious. Keep them coming my man.

when the machine turned on I had smile on my face!!!

Another great video man. I could watch these all day I owned a 81,82 and 83 GS1100Es , I loved them. It probably helped I was younger.

This absolutely my favorite motorcycle channel. I own a 1979 Honda CBX1000 that a prior owner did a CB1000F mod--both front and rear tires/brakes, the head light, instrument panel and mini fairing. It has several minor issues currently that I was not at all motivated to deal with. Watching several of Craig's projects has revitalized me and my interest in tackling the issues is now at full intensity!!! Keep these videos coming!!!

Great video thanks for sharing and thanks so much for taking me back 40 odd years. I had a 1978 GS550B which was that bike’s little brother. It was also a 4pot as well and was much the same layout. Absolutely loved that bike and did a lot of touring here in Australia with it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Craig, you are a wizard at classic bike resurrection! Thanks for sharing your experience and enthusiasm!

Man, Craig, you got me all messed up now.. My first bike was a Suzuki GS850G.. hearing that bike rumble back to life was like music to my sad and tired ears.. a sound I will never let go of.. even when I am old in a wheelchair, I think the sound of a Japanese 8 valve, DOHC, in line 4 would probably still get me rattled up.. I think I will go look at the pics of my old bike now while I cry myself to sleep.. Congratulations on getting it started brother, like I say every time, you are a Jedi Master Mechanic.. lotsa respect..

I'm very happy for you and your channel Craig! In 4 short months you've got almost 200K subscribers and even a few videos with over 1 million views! Great job!

Great find! Great bike! Great save! Thanks for doing what you do.

This was awesome guys!!!!. Loved every second. Million thumbs up!

Love the bike. I really hope you give it the love it's been waiting on for a long time. Great job. Keep on having fun and stay safe. Thanks for the video.

Love your enthusiasm Craig. Just how I feel when I get a bike or a car up and running. 😊

This always makes my Friday, Craig. Thanks for the content!!!

What can you say.just brilliant.love your channel.bringing these classic's back to life.

Love your videos. Since I am mechanically inclined. I understand what you’re doing. And it’s amazing to see the bike come back to life.

Love your vids Ive watched a few. Love your passion for bringing back old bikes from the dead and having fun doing it. The reason I watched this one is ive just aquired a 1981 gs 650 thats was unloved and left under a tree for a few years in the british weather ( rain, rain and more rain) I cant wait to get into it. First Ive got to finish my gsxr k3 600 project. Keep the vids coming and keep saving them old bikes.

I enjoy your content more than I ever did when you were with Sean. Keep up the good work. Now I want to find an old bike to fix up.

Watching you drive that old Suzuki up next to the garage brought back some memories. These were some damn fine motorcycles. There has to be a High School around you that some kids would just go crazy to restore some of these old bikes you find. Fun video.

You totally gave me the buzz to purchase an old 1984 honda vf500f interceptor from offer up for $400 with title. I replaced everything that was missing or broken and rewired all the bad electrical and rebuilt the carbs and cleaned the fuel system and tank! I now ride the Honda as my daily and what a great feeling just to ride it around my state! this year I will save and paint the bike and frame! Thanks for all the tips and videos and even more so the never quit mechanical challenging issues attitude!!!! Have a great day and keep on, keeping on!

Love watching Craig fix forgotten bikes and share the excitement with his every victory.

Love always watching you Craig! Learned so much from you in this video. Keep up the greatest videos!

Never gets old bringing old back to new. Kind of restoring a 1987 Polaris trail boss right now. Just started watching this channel and definitely can handle this guy and wish I could have recorded all of my fixer uppers and kind of restorations…

Loving the little history lessons intertwined in these videos...awesome!

I'd forgotten how low the red line was on my old GS in 85, and now know it was as low as my 2007 Hyosung GT650 V twin is now, things have changed a fair bit since I bought my first bike at 12 in 79 which took me into the world of being broke from my wallet to my back 😆 I love watching your videos now I can't get into my sheds or garage so much. Keep the great videos rolling

I like the history you brought to this. I'm definately looking forward to the next

Very enjoyable to watch, my friends are mechanical and so nice to see logical sequences, I love to ride and remember all my old bikes and my buddies helping me to keep them running! Great banter guys!! Soon my motorized horse will be on the road too!

this channel is starting to climb up my fav youtuber list fast. love it

I love your passion for old bikes Craig I have that passion for old quads and 3wheelers it’s just the best feeling when they fire up for the first time in a long time nothing more satisfying in my opinion keep those vintage bikes going my friend. 👍

Man every time you work on the bikes I’m jumping and excited as you are as if Im working on the bike with you LETS GO.

Man, I really like the mechanic part of this AND the engine info you give out! I’m rebuilding a 74 cb750, I need to come see you when I’m finished.

Awesome Craig!! This has fast become my favorite channel

UK here. I got to ride one of these for a day. Pretty cool. Although my own bike was a GS550 (I also had the GS550E model with CV carbs) with cast wheels and twin discs on the front and a disc on the rear. Lovely set of bikes to ride. No need to keep them in a power band. Just open the throttle and away they went. Very sure footed. I can't ever recall them ever stepping out of line going round bends, even when the rain was pouring down. Might be wrong but I seem to recall the 750 had 5 gears and the 550 had 6. And a pretty cool gear indicator as well. Most helpful.

I had a ‘79 GS850G which I bought brand new in 1981 - what a beautiful piece of machinery. Those 8-valve Suzukis were so well engineered - as durable as a chunk of granite,steady handling and THE BEST seat ever put on a motorcycle…the seat seat that is (not that horrible king-queen thingy).

Glad to hear your cameraman is involved in conversation with you it makes the show better. 👍👍

This was awesome to watch. My first bike was a 1980ish GS250. It didn't run when I bought it and I learned a ton on that bike.