10 Motorcycle Hacks & Tips For Hack Addicts

[@oryxr5354]

"Put your bike into 'rain mode'" me who rides a dirtbike with only a killswitch :/

[@thedoerofthings493]

The keep your chain clean was funny

[@willitsurvive9598]

I have a daul sport so I have a couple buttons but definitely no rain mode. Hell I don't even have a tach

[@thedoerofthings493]

@@willitsurvive9598 my bike didnt even have lights...

[@hfl_]

then you shouldn't be riding in parking lots anyway lmaoo

[@caledoniacows]

Same

[@DeanosRides]

No fancy modes for my little bike. It's either go or stop!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Mine neither. I thought to remove the seat and mount a toilet seat. Then my bike would have a commode seating.

[@MaskedWolves]

Your editing is above and beyond and you're funny! It's crazy how you're not one of the top motorcycle youtubers yet

[@nishikaperera2988]

Getting there slowly

[@MrVtec786]

His not consistent with his videos to be a top you tuber takes too long uploading videos we want to see daily videos

[@oneplus99]

I read ur comment and subscribed to this guy. I didnt even watch his video once.

[@yoan-aleksandarspasov3399]

Have you ever seen a FortNine video lol

[@Davve_nk]

I just read ur comment before watching the vid and instantly subbed and now im gonna watch the vid:)

[@luciddreams3493]

My bike doesn’t have a Sexually Transmitting Disease or STD mode 😂

[@_T.C.G_]

Hahaha :D

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Luke G Mine does :-(

[@regretfulpromises6157]

Luke G must be one careful bike.

[@7.62by39LesscoBrandon]

She haven't been ride much!

[@aggelosrusty6100]

Just to know as a mechanic I use tide laundry dust to clean my hands try it next time it's the best solution and cheap

[@rickleow736]

My favourite hack was the phone recording one :D

[@rickleow736]

By the way I ride the CB190SS by Honda :D

[@egosumbellum7707]

Honestly, if you're not trying to buy am expensive microphone.... Badass

[@drew657]

My favorite too. And I was just looking at motovlog equipment and for something to do with my old iphone. Win-win!

[@madrolla]

You can also run a padded mic under the seat from your go pro

[@Puma4454]

I own 5 motorcycles. I've decided today that I am selling them all. I have no one else to go riding with and the small city I live in gets so boring driving around by myself. I went from loving the whole motorcycle thing when I started back in 2014, to having no desire to get back on one again not even one month after starting to ride again this spring/summer. For all you still riding, ride safe out there.

[@dutchmoto750]

Try offroad with a bike like the T700

[@DanteYewToob]

Funny thing about the shifter tip: My first bike has a reverse N-4down shifter, and when I switched to my sisters motorcycle she gave me as a gift I never once mis-shifted. I got so used to mine, but after 10 minutes normal 1-N-5 shift became perfectly normal too. I now have a third motorcycle and I switch between the three a random and I never have issues with forgetting. Although, one huge caveat is that my first bike is a 125 urban supermoto style bike, my sisters bike is a 250 cruiser, and my new bike is a Versys 300x ADV Touring bike... so most likely I never mess up because each bike feels entirely different. Still, I'd say if anyone wants to try it... GO FOR IT! I absolutely LOVE my reverse shifter and I wish every bike I own and plan to but would shift that way. A simple tap to shift up is much faster and easier, and then having your toe under feels more natural when braking and slowing. It just feels more natural in my opinion. I'm sure at least a few people will love it and keep it too.

[@CrewCrewlancer]

So they make a product for washing oil and stuff like that off, it’s called fast orange, it’s basically just super thick hand soap mixed with sand paper, gets the oil off in like 5 minute

[@mr_khambu5762]

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[@CrewCrewlancer]

@@mr_khambu5762 sorry i dont speak broken keybaord lol

[@williamsereyko3559]

I have walnut scrub with the grit being perfect for cleaning out your finger print

[@PierredeCur]

About the reverse gear: I come from the time when it could be that way - and also on the other side - and it was a pain and dangerous, so I have a better solution: a double lever shifter with a heel shifter. It also has a collateral benefit for those of us who ride on the ball of our feet: we only have to lower our feet to shift down and it does not force you to learn a new way of shifting that could cause errors. I know this is something that's usually for cruisers and slow bikes, but you should really try it.

[@saxonsantos4492]

Try the powder detergent, its more effective to clean greasy hands. Add a little bit of water

[@tsund2010]

Borax or Fast Orange works

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Ajax, Comet, or Go-Jo.

[@trainingwheels1408]

Shampoo is also great. Of course the industry standard GoJo and Fast Orange are still the best.

[@Allen_1328]

Olive oil and salt

[@bengann8362]

WD40

[@cprn.]

I posted the GoPro and sand paper tip under previous video. I'm glad it worked for you as well. For the tip #4: a $5 digital stereo voice recorder from China. Hit "record" on both, tap recorder against GoPro few times (to easily match audio tracks in post) then what you did - wrap it in a small towel (so it wouldn't bounce) and put under the pillion. Works great. You get stereo recording of traffic for free and it works well with footage of passing something that emits sound.

[@dboucher2974]

I put a tiny bit of grit soap( enough for two people, one wash)in a ziplock baggie(the heavy duty freezer bags, so it doesn’t rip easily) and put it under the seat. Usually, on a ride I have to get a little dirty. Pull the soap out( most people have a bit of water for you to rinse, or use a bit of grass), and then wipe the remains on the inside of your pants cuffs.

[@motodevcam]

The phone under the seat! Genius!!!

[@werepat]

I like your video's and just feel like commenting a few words for each tip. I think it's 50/50 good and bad. Feather the clutch and drag the rear brake, wash your hands with gasoline, cool stain fighter tip (if it works!), that's a great way to capture good audio, cardboard to keep the chain and any goo off the ground, great advice for fast-looking selfies, GP shifting... OK, super creative gopro mount reuse, hats, gasoline on a rag cleans grime off everything. Thanks for a slick 10 minute video!

[@NarCiuss]

Hey great video! One caveat though, I used to run my SnapBack through my belt loop all the time. Then I upgraded to a 2018 R1. The rear fairing started to get scuffed from my hat bouncing off it at high speeds. Just something to look out for.

[@Nomad-Drifter]

I found shaving my head solved the problem 🤙🏼

[@magnumteam2186]

Plot twist:if you turn the gear lever 279 degrees, you will have 5 neutral's and 1 gear.

[@OzzMann80]

For the dish soap hack, there’s a soap at auto parts stores that does the same thing. It’s called fast orange. Works wonders

[@michaelk7016]

I have never made a video with a gopro before but I like the hack about the gopro and and phone on memo recording under the seat.

[@oversteer_9339]

Recording with a phone inside the seat was definitely my favorite. Always wondered how vloggers do that nice windless bike sound

[@darthbiker2311]

I use plain kerosene to clean my bike chain. I soak it for 5 minutes then brush off the remaining gunk using a used toothbrush. I use a bottle scrubber with a wire handle mounted on a power drill to clean the sprockets, using the same kerosene and a little soapy water. Love the GoPro audio jack.

[@wemel007]

the video quality and editing are just... more than perfection? Just please show me more of that bike. It has the most beatifull color I've ever seen on an r1! Love how it sparkles in the sun

[@YourLocalRaccoon]

Rain mode, nice sounding exhaust, reverse gear direction. Funny guy, wish my Drz had all that.

[@alexw1681]

For no.2 I use Swarfega. Industry standard for cleaning grease and muck.

[@paulh9301]

The first one. I thought you were just going to say put it in the elevator.

[@tegowner]

for stains on your clothes : Non-chlorinated brake cleaner, it works pretty well and 1st try. Worked with a winter jacket, jeans and t-shirts

[@KF1]

Good tip. Princess Auto here I come..

[@afox20]

I don't get why you don't have more subscribers. Your humor, your scripting, editing and composition of a video is beyond other mediocre KZbinrs out there. I'm glad I found you bro, you make my day, I love my r6 and love riding it, I have so many ocds as you hahaha it's so funny. Thanks for your content man, cheers ✌🏻

[@DeusRides]

Great video, as always ! Here is a quick hack too. When the holes in my license plate started to brake from vibration, I used the sticky 3m adhesive from the GoPro to hold it in place and it did not only kept it there for years on my cbr, but also absorbed a lot of vibration from my fender eliminator. So, now on my s1000r , I out some in the back just in case. If your country gives you shitty license plates made out of tinfoil, and ask you to pay for a replacement WHEN you lose it, the this might work for you. Also works to fix it to the under tail without fender eliminator for extra clean look. But that is illegal.in most places.. lights and other stuff apparently are required... :) Love the video, super fun. Cheers!

[@seantaylor5587]

I’m a car mechanic and I definitely agree with the dish soap, I’ll have to try it with sugar but dish soap is awesome even by itself it does the best job.

[@marcinjakubik8218]

Thx for saying about the editing software I was looking for one for really long love your vids btw

[@gfactorcd]

Not only do I like your content I trust your content thanks to you and a couple of other guys I recently bought a 2021 MTO nine and I could not be happier! Thank you and keep up the good work

[@mattuf22]

GoPro audio sync with phone is amazing tip! Glad you added the hat trick done right

[@Viper918]

For the hand cleaner hack I use sunlight and washing powder for the abrasive bit, works really well too, nice vid CC

[@jajahgadis]

What if it's night time?

[@thatblokemoose9499]

Sugar and washing-up liquid/dish soap is homemade swarfega. You can get it in most trade shops or DIY stores and swarfega usually does a better job, doesn’t dry out and damage your skin like washing-up liquid and leaves a nicer smell too.

[@theenginebreaker1962]

Exhaust note recording hack is awesome🏍️💨

[@gertkriel5764]

Hand grit cleaner works really well once you use it you can't live without it removes really stubborn grease even paint on your hands and can be found anywhere where automotive supplies are being sold.

[@sungalupe]

For dirty hands i just use detergent powder. The chalk and grit from the powder acts as an abrasive removing dirt from my hands. Ill try out the sugar and dishwashing liquid. Great hacks thank you as always!

[@Guayaquil916]

Powder laundry detergent works on washing the grease off your hands. I always keep some next to my sink in my garage!

[@tommyderthomas]

Actually - the first bike-hack-video that's not full of bs ! thanks!

[@jonaseckert6926]

Regarding the handwashing. Somwthing that also improves cleaning is applying the fluid soap to your dry hands. Works better than those sand soaps on wet hands for me

[@zombieoneofficial]

I don't know if anyone has touched base on the subject, but the adhesive on the bottom of the mount can get back to super sticky if you give it a wipe with a little bit of denatured alcohol. It only works a couple of times but works like a charm.

[@thepsychicpeach8425]

Your channel is perfect coz it's all south african products and roads etc so everything is especially accessible and not some weird american products👍

[@nullreference4785]

Get orange goop for hand washing. Pleasant smell with pumice particles for getting all the gunk off. Way better than dish soap and sugar could ever hope to achieve. It has been my go to garage soap for over a decade.

[@granth8487]

Cleaning tip, if I may- when in the Navy, I did ordnance on the F-18. Cleaning the gun and more was filthy. I found that then, and later in life- the product that got me dirty, also helped get me clean. For example, in the squadron, the can of clean lube sprayed on my dirty hands, helped to quickly get me clean.. And clean motor oil, cleaned my hands after changing my cars oil! 😎😁.

[@mohammedthagafi]

Another great product for removing grease from your hands is some powder laundry detergent. It works better for me than dishwashing soup.

[@turlus0072]

Pour soda(dark colas work best) to remove grease from your clothes. Let it soak for a few minutes and the acids will eat up the grease. Wash and repeat if grease remains, but do not dry before washing again, bc the stain will be permanent. I learned this tip from some guys one summer while helping put rides together in a carnival.

[@dcaro4972]

Another hack for riding with a baseball cap or skull cap...fold it how it does natural and place inside your jacket; either above your shoulders or inside the arm sleeve. Works for bottled drinks as well, screw closed tightly & fit comfortably inside the arm sleeve, I prefer clutch hand...so it doesn't disturb my throttle hand

[@montoya197803]

Your writing, camera work, and editing are top notch. You deserve far more subscribers. I really appreciate the content. Favorite hack: probably the microphone under the seat. I need to try it out on my bike.

[@aust-n]

The soap+sugar can be replaced with this stuff called orange scrub, it's got the grease fighting power and the abrasives in it, plus it smells like oranges and leaves your hands nice and soft

[@CamKirA25]

Concerning soap, I got an advice from a friend : use brakes cleaner. Works perfectly (but don't forget to use water after)

[@jeuthi]

Man, really love this video, you don't only like motorbikes, but also how to make a great video. Thanks for this :)

[@jeuthi]

+1 Suscriber from Spain :D

[@darius9221]

1:18 there is actually a special creame/soap made just for that

[@RickC_]

The gopro on the socket wrench is awesome

[@sv650nyc7]

The clear plasti-dip hack made me wonder if I could use that for my belly pan. The paint protection film I've been using gets torn up quite quickly and it's hard to apply without creases and bubbles. Plasti-dip may work better if I can get it thick enough.

[@edsyphan3425]

The hack with the dish soap is a golden oldie. Still works. But. Although difficult to find during the Corona virus, I never work on my bike without nitril gloves. Especially when doing wheel bearings, or other dirty jobs.

[@briangc1972]

Yes, I'm 3 years late, but @1:28 the dish soap works best if you do not add water until after you rub the soap into the grease for 5 to 10 seconds. The you do not need sugar or salt for abrasion. Dawn dish soap is by far the best for cutting automotive type grease and oil. They used it on wildlife after the Exxon Valdez accident.

[@MSCSphoto]

Clothing stains. Try brake cleaner. Wash hands. Try coconut oil. Plasti dip idea is a great idea. And reusing gopro mounts.

[@coltsc10s81]

The way my sv650 is set up i can put the brim of the hat in the windshield it fits pretty perfect!

[@the_squid_raper2708]

You're a very practical person 😇...that's why I love you and your videos

[@diegomamani3254]

I use kitchen degreaser to get the chain grease of my fingers and hands works like magic !!!

[@shinigamooo]

For grease or oil on hand i find it very easy to clean with wet tissue, baby wipes, or something like that (not ordinary tissue soaked with water). After that you can wash your hands with soap for a better clean fresh hands~

[@romandyrdua5489]

For cleaning hands from dirty grease I use sand and dish fluid always works;)

[@b84lyf24]

I'm washing my hand with WipeOut dirt&stain remover. Works great with grease and smells good.

[@Tyler_Mayhem]

I like the hack of the phone in the tail to capture exhaust sound. Gotta try that one

[@timmatteson7897]

For stains, "goop" gets any stain out of clothing. If you're bringing a ball cap along for the ride, I've always tucked the bill of the cap into my pants at the small of my back. Never lost a cap yet.

[@ryderboi3203]

Great editing and solid video. Absolute pleasure to view. Great sound hack. I’ll try it right away!! Also, re-watched the parking deck segments with the ISO set at 100. The bokeh was just right.

[@vetdadof2101]

For hats, what I have always done is just slide the bill down in the back of my pants. Thrown my jacket and go. Never lost a hat or scratched any paint. I don’t wear flat bills so when I get where I’m going shape the bill and throw it on.

[@corecass]

if you got oil dirt on your hands. butter that you use on a sandwitch also helps. rub it in and than with plain soap

[@mathiasvofrey9240]

for hand scrubbing i use any liquid soap and a handbrush. it's got pretty stiff bristles and will last a lot longer than any bag of sugar or any other kind of discarded abrasive.

[@mrhappy8269]

Love the vids man really helpful hacks. these are my favourite videos they are always so well edited.

[@LuisHernandez-ec3gv]

Clear Plasti-dip is my favorite- good video 👍🏼

[@dropsyy1x842]

We have WD-40 in South Africa? I've always used Q20

[@ockertviljoen2810]

Yes we do have WD40 hahaha

[@001gurjitsingh]

the only channel with this kind of superb content worth looking at ... keep it up .. Your subscribers are coming..👍🏻

[@Mikemccurdy74]

The amount of work you put into your videos is why you’ll be another great tuber when it’s all said and done. Keep up the great work bro 💯💯💯

[@madmaxximus1234]

Clear plasti dip on the rear light!!! Brilliant 👍👍

[@kevinfox500]

On dish soap, you can also apply it before starting work on the bike. Pretty much just rinse off the grease at that point, as the soap coats your skin. It's the same reason I use dish soap, when installing a new tire. E en the axle and bearing grease comes right off.

[@bogdanlalala]

Regarding the cap, i always take it with me but keep it near my chest and zipping the jacket over it. Never slides or falls with the jacket closed, just need to be carefull when opening your jacket to not forget you have the cap with you and lose it

[@MyRandomLife247]

The plasti dip one was my fav!

[@fabiejohnmarkninoc.5217]

That 3 clap is amazing!

[@johnjacob688]

You are the king of hacks. Even Ryan from FortNine tips his hat to you.

[@Treshar]

For washing hard to get motor grease from bike or car off my hands i use a small scoop of laundry powder when i dont have heavy duty soap on hand. Be aware, you will find every little cut and nick on your hands as it stings a bit when getting into cuts.

[@mnnic4292]

Brilliant quality and creativity. Cheers!

[@ornn6177]

homemade grease soap is a cup of sand in a 1-liter bottle of eco-friendly nonchemical dish soap so its safe for your skin and the fine sand doesn't resolve compared to sugar

[@vero.k.v]

I had no idea you can change the shifters! I'm getting my first bike soon so no muscle memory yet. I'll definitely make sure I switch my gears before I start

[@HalfdeadRider]

Connect a mic to your phone for much better audio, use a trrs adaptor, a lavalier mic and an app if needed, I use Hi-Q Audio Pro, I do my maintenance vids this way. Or use a dedicated audio machine like a Zoom H1 many cheaper ones will do great audio too, especially with an external mic. I've also used these methods for my helmet cam too, but mic and mic placement is always key and as you most likely know, a right pain to get right, and any changes to any element (mic, it's placement and even a knew helmet) can cause a load of stress and test after failed test.

[@DarkRiderMotovlogs]

Nice hack with the phone recording. I did the exact same thing a few years ago but used a secondary camera. Results were.....kak lol. Going to try your phone version today.

[@EvTheWeebslayer]

Tying a hat behind a belt buckle is what I do with my gloves when not riding. They can be tied together with a button so I tie em together under a buckle.

[@earlebird4262]

Best hand cleaner is Goop. You use it with no water. I don't think I've ever had to wash more than the times to get my hands completely clean. The pro tip is to wash the Goop off with regular hand soap when you're finished.

[@shahfacekillah]

The gopro in time lapse is pretty cool

[@skylersheegra1261]

Laundry detergent (dry powder not liquid) + fast orange or dish soap. Scrubby and degreasing but easy on the skin if you have sensitive or dry skin.

[@Drt0Kkdo]

The exhaust synced transition caught me off guard. Frickin A on the editing!

[@isaiahjohnson9905]

Awesome! (Specially that windless exhaust 😍😎)

[@mikevanmiddendorp2620]

For washing hands use coffee that's left after making it the wet powder

[@christianjensen3459]

Tip#2 - I'd suggest using coffee grounds instead of the brown sugar. If you brew your own coffee you probably throw this out anyway. Just save some of the grounds and use it for a scrub with the dishsoap, works like a charm! (And it makes your fingers nice and soft)

[@juha2031]

Doesn't that leave a strong scent (smell) in your hands?

[@christianjensen3459]

@@juha2031 smells a little like coffee, yeah. But it's not that strong. Most of the aroma is gone after you pour boiling water through it to make the coffee

[@johnnysins1400]

If you don’t have any of those soaps, use Conditioner it works like a charm, I get home from an 8 hour shift as a mechanic and first thing in the shower is a glob of Conditioner is what takes the oil and grease off 😂

[@Stacy_Smith]

Starting fluid is excellent for removing stains & grease.

[@musicismysould]

Dish soap and sugar is a simple version of swarfega which is amazing stuff by the way

[@illfindyou115]

Hey bro I love ur vids so much, we live so far apart it will probably be 2024 by the time you read this (if u even do) but your content is great and I think everyone agrees that you are one of the best youtubers in terms of commitment, keep it up👍👍

[@johndoug4794]

Calling the R1 “the best engine” made me subscribe 👌🏻

[@viswajeetpraveen9192]

Amazing quality of videos . Good composition , which is not there in even videos of top moto vloggers . Love your work man .

[@TheHortond]

Have an old outfit ready to go for working on bikes. Keep it under your bed. The moment you put it on you won't care about things getting dirty anymore. And when it starts to smell cover it in wd-40 to cover the smell or wash it. But not both since you don't care about stains. And since it was an old ratty outfit, it will fit you just fine. Genko's pants with huge pockets are my favorite. And keep a knife on you at all times. It serves a million uses. Sharpen it on a window top or leather strop. Get a mechanical ratchet for your drill or air tank. It makes quick work of bolts.