Testing Ridiculous TikTok Motorcycle Hacks

[@GOODEUSMAXIMUS]

This is the closest I’ll come to TikTok

[@ChaosCauses]

Fair enough 😂

[@theunluckycharm9637]

Same

[@TheAnimal1007]

I only watch tiktok videos on Instagram like most normal adults😂😂

[@reecechapman251]

good man! amen

[@XSR_RUGGER]

Same 😂. My wife sends me some occasionally but I've never been on it myself and I never will.

[@johnnyblue4799]

The disk brake bobbins trick really works. Don't use WD40, use brake cleaner. I do that once a year. It's amazing how much dust brake gets in there. After I clean them the improvement is noticeable.

[@nathaneasley4452]

I was just going to change my pads because of pulsing. It's such a slight pulse that I only noticed it cuz I've been riding the same litre bike for 10 years. From everything I've read that's probably what the issue is

[@brakecleaner]

use what? 🥺

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@brakecleaner

[@komerka35]

A semi floating disk brake shouldn't have any play and doesn't influence brake performance. Revzilla made a video on this.

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@komerka35 I don't know the video, so I can't comment on that, but I assure you that freeing up those buttons really does make a difference. If yours are stuck you can try it out and see for yourself. In the worst case you only waste 30 minutes. It won't damage anything.

[@sannick11]

For the chain lube mess : order a pizza and eat it. Now use the box with the lid open resting the lid between the chain and the wheel. Whatever lube that doesn't land on your chain goes against the lid or in the box. When your done take the box away close the lid and no mess on the floor or on the rim.😉

[@thecatofnineswords]

I’m doing the brakes on my car this weekend and have been using empty pizza boxes as drip trays. Good hack!

[@yourivleghert8365]

I would go fat as fuq, need to order a pizza twice a week...

[@eschrader]

I just tip my bike on the kickstand when its warming up, tip the bike rear wheel off the ground and balance the seat on my head and knock it into first and oil, pull in the clutch and put the rear wheel back down

[@jacobharryman822]

I like the first step best.

[@louisdugrain]

The forbidden topping

[@KyeFeX]

Extra for the papertowel: Squeeze it so it is oval. Now it doesn't unroll anymore all at once. (Also works with toilet paper)

[@tomboxyz5564]

For the syphon, put more of the tube inside the tank, plug the end with your finger, pull the excess tube out of the tank, doing it that way you can get a syphon going without extra tools and without sucking, Not that easy if there's a big height difference to overcome, but possible

[@Fee.1]

It never works

[@Fee.1]

In fact I can’t even get the pump type units to work in my freaking 2014 Lexus es350 OR in my 99 Camry solara. It’s like you just can’t get it down into the tank

[@nseric1233]

@@Fee.1 Most cars have a piece in the fill tube blocking it off somewhat so you cant get the gas out with a hose so people cant steal your gas easily.

[@Fantaztig]

It gets even easier, simply fast „pump“ the tube in and out of the tank a bit until it starts to flow 😊

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

And you won't blow yourself up

[@mad082sss]

We were taught the compass trick in science class in highschool (in the late 90s). And the air compressor/ bucket trick is also good for removing handle bar grips

[@afonsomatias7734]

My father taught me that trick for the handle bar grips when I was 10 years old and was building my first mountain bicycle. I always thought that was common knowledge, but I was wrong, since then I have taught a few people that trick. Very easy and simple and saves a lot of time.

[@bikestudio8632]

@@afonsomatias7734 yeah, I've learned this trick with bike grips while working as a mechanic

[@Drakenfall]

For the vice grips hack if you don't have the Allen you just can replace the round bolt with a normal bolt with a 13 head and there you go.

[@BnB140810]

Or an hex key bolt with a knurled head, get either from a hardware store

[@xxstevenicholxx8732]

Or just use another pair of vise grips

[@ArcticJeff]

Nice Ryan F9 reference. As a Canadian, I can say we are all just a cool, witty and as smart as he is.

[@sabref4i290]

I agree with you eh😂

[@emmettturner9452]

@@sabref4i290 I never read that as aye. I read that as the sound you might make when you didn’t hear someone? “Eh? What was that, sonny boy?”

[@KingPoC47]

100% true my fellow Canadian.

[@andrewrymell1]

I had front brake judder, used hack 6 to spin the bobbins (just used brake cleaner and not WD40) and sure enough, once I cleaned it up and the bobbins all moved freely, my brake judder disappeared. This fix was told to me by my mechanic to save me bringing it up to him, and saved me a lot of time and some cash.

[@kaptein1247]

Thats a proper mechanic

[@tigeroats913]

8:42 my man is so dedicated he created the problem to solve it

[@briangc1972]

#3 works with all vise grips by using a pair of pliers to turn the knurled bolt head if your vise grips don't have the adjuster with the hex/ Allen style adjuster.

[@davecoop9579]

You can also replace the adjuster with an Allen bolt

[@Ryzza5]

Or get some vice grips for your vice grips for your vice grips.

[@briangc1972]

@@Ryzza5 But only if you have the fancy mechanics gloves, right? 😆

[@Cheezeball99999]

I do a form of #4 every day. I'm a CNC machinist, and a couple of the 5-axis machines I run make impellers all day every day. Those impellers seal to the fixture and you can NOT pull them off no matter how hard you try. Prying isn't an option because it will scar the impeller as well as the fixture. What *does* separate the impellers from the fixture is some well-placed compressed air. Pops 'em right off. As for the vise grip bit, I've taken to clamping a smaller vise grip on the knurled adjuster bolt on the larger "main" vise grip.

[@houjous5131]

For the chain lube I spray right under the drive sprocket. Put a towel under the chain, on the engine/ frame, aim for the inside chain right where it hits the drive sprocket, rotate wheel.

[@NajNilak]

You can calculate that the pressure needed for the first hack is actually very small. If the top of the tube is X centimetres above the level of liquid, you need x/1000 bar of pressure to raise the liquid to that height. So for, e.g., 20cm, you need just 0.05 bar of pressure. Actually just about possible for a "standard" man, which can produce about 23cm H2O of overpressure.

[@Jezzyftw]

the air compressor and gas tank is likely the most useful. However I'd like to suggest something a little different for you to test. Instead of blowing compressed air, try a second tube with you blowing on it instead of compressed air. IDK if it'll work but it's more useful and much less expensive than buying a vac if it does work.

[@brianhanson8034]

It works well on bikes or cars

[@davecoop9579]

This is useful by the roadside where you might be miles away from an electrical outlet :)

[@InuranusBrokoff]

For the first one all you need to do is stick a long hose in the tank, stick your thumb over the end, pull it out far enough to get the fuel in the hose lower than the fuel in the tank, and it will auto siphon, no pressure needed.

[@revhappymv]

Not a tiktok hack but I've recently found out about zip tying the brake lever overnight to fix spongy brakes. Works like a charm

[@PovilasPanavas]

thank you for your sacrifices in making this video! 😂

[@yveslegrand9826]

On old disk rotating the bobbins can make sense to unlock them. It gets useful if the breaking is producing vibrations. However using WD-40 near the break is, as you said "bad idea". Any fluid would work so just use disk cleaner😂

[@chillbill5773]

*brake

[@pauli6570]

3:27 This is what my wife complaines after my visits to the toilet 😂

[@roetietoe]

3:20 Do you have a bent chain ? I see knicks in the chain That chain needs replacement.

[@Joelich]

You don't need air compressor for syphoning the fuel. You can just create seal with your hands and blow in, we fill up boats from canisters like that all the time.

[@thizzfox]

Also what additive is in your gas that makes it cyan green!?

[@JFKeNn3dy]

The grips only have that allen key hole on high end tools, usually Snap-on or the like. But yes, they work.

[@plutotheplanet5341]

I dont uderstand all the people drinking gasoline all over internet. Step 1: get a longer hose Step 2: stick the hose in your tank Step 3: suck until the gas gets half the way to the floor Step 4: plug the end you were sucking on with your finger Step 5: shove the plugged end in a canister Step 6: after all is drained, pull the hose out of the tank and lift it bit by bit to drain all the gas out of it Step 7: ??? Step 8: you done Am I the only superhuman who never drinks gas here?

[@PokerMuppet]

For the lube situation, you want an splashproof overspray tool. It attaches to the can and has like a little bucket so whatever you spray, the excess gets caught in the bucket. As for the wrench, if you really want to, just swap out the tightening bolt for a standard hex head bolt and use a spanner. However, they are NOT designed to be tightened that way... that adaption is meant for LOOSENING ONLY!

[@MaCoffeesOn]

Hack #10 (first) 1:45 HOOKED. Always love the content. So right-on!

[@liamthenry80]

10:12 For number 3, try out your ring spanners on your vice grips, they are often a metric diameter

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Re chain lubing: for years I've used Wurth Dry Chain Lube. It is hardly more viscous than water, and spraying it on the outside of the chain works fine. It dries very quickly, and as a result doesn't attract road dirt. When it comes to relubing, I just clean the chain with paper towels and paraffin. No need pfaffing around trying to lube from the inside. Re the disc: almost all road bikes have semi floating discs: the only one I've owned with full floaters was a Ducati 888 SP4 - you could rattle the discs with a finger.

[@katbercar]

Social media evolution: weird stuff we've seen and/or like 》》 weird stuff we've discovered 》》 double-checking weird stuff other people have discovered. Thanks for checking for us 😎

[@Tratskass]

In Greece KTM resembles as every tuesday service😂 καθε τριτη μαστορα😂

[@pmdinaz]

The vice grip hack is for loosening NOT tightening You twist your tension before you apply them..

[@harsha1187]

""Opened google maps and went on my way ""😂😂😂 man thats funnny

[@robertwoodliff2536]

Hack 1.... air line good ..... vacuum clear ..... make sure it s in good condition .., some motors will throw out sparks ...

[@ShutterUp]

Enjoyed this one. Now I'm off to the garage to see if I have an Allen key on the back of my vice grips.

[@peterbigblock]

Vise Grip Fast Release pliers have the Allen key hole in the adjuster. Works great for making them super tight and also easy to release. 10/10.

[@disaffectedmale]

That MT09 chain has got more tight spots than a convent...🤓

[@notxander6838]

7/10 for working perfectly is actually insane

[@jonasholmbergmadsen7146]

For the vice grips you can normally use a 14 or 15 wrench to tighten it

[@uranumbnuts]

The allen key vice grip is just a threaded allen bolt. Replace the bolt at the bottom of your vice grip with one that has an allen slot. Most hardware store carry those bolts with the right thread.

[@kianodonovan6637]

Simple thing to remember to guess compass directions is that the sun and moon rise on the ease and set on the west, so use the time and the location of them accordingly and u can kinda guess 8/10 times

[@MrAgentEcho]

the paper towel problem. there are magnetic paper towel holders that can be put on a toolbox. i got one and its SO HELPFUL.

[@TheRantyRider]

10 - siphoning. It will work as you have the outlet of the hose a lot lower than the tank and putting compressed air into the tank displaces the petrol into the hose. You can actually do this by blowing into a second hose rather than using compressed air. Another method is to put the hose as far as possible into the tank then put your thump over the open end. Lowering the hose into a can will see it full of fuel which will then self siphon.

[@Donkeys_Adventure]

1. That chain needed lube a long time ago now it’s to late. 2. Not all disc bobbins are designed to rotate some have flats to prevent them from spinning.

[@cerealex3499]

Nice video dude!! I laught so much always!

[@scotteric8711]

Yes, because a "hack" on anything your life is attached to will win every race in the Darwin Grand prix. 🤣🤣

[@matthewkenny4135]

Love your content. Your second only to Ryan F9 in my book!

[@timswingo]

The paper towel hack looks dumb but i use it all the time. I can take the hanger and towels with me no matter what I'm working on. Super convenient.

[@Drobium77]

With the fuel one, all you need to do is insert at least 3/4 of the pipe into the tank so it fills with fuel, then put your thumb over the end of the pipe and drop it down to bucket or fuel can level on the floor and release your thumb....simple and no air compressor needed

[@adobomoto]

Fun fact, Tiktok pays double what YT pays and it takes me 45mins to make one tiktok video vs 4-5hrs on one YT video 😂😂

[@yourivleghert8365]

I only use chain grease, the lube never sticks for more then 300 km. The grease stay's on the chain longer and it comes with a convient brush to "dab" it on to the chain or better yet in between the links where you want it.

[@stevek4449]

Tic tock hack sounds like something a watch maker would use. As for the compas thingy, you can always use your trusty GPS, Guesstimated Possibilities System.😂 or know that Moss generally grows on the south side of trees…

[@DelticEngine]

As for the 'compass' hack, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If it's night time and pitch black and you're in the middle of nowhere then you're not going to see a compass anyway.

[@kasuraga]

oh my god I forgot about the coat hanger paper towel holder hack. I have no idea how I forgot about it despite it being such a normal thing to see in my dad's friends shops and garages growing up.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

How do you like the LS2 brand of helmet? I will be in the market for a new lid next year and have seen them but have never heard anything about them, pro or con.

[@andrewboschmann9880]

The negotiating hack failed because of a rookie mistake... the crisp high five. A firm handshake is way more professional.

[@ChaosCauses]

I’ll know for next time lol

[@mad082sss]

​@@ChaosCausesor offer the seller their choice of either. Just know that they may try and drive a hard bargain and want both. Possibly at the same time

[@CH3NO2Semonious]

Friend of mine was lubing the chain on a dirt bike. To stop the oil from getting on the floor he grabbed a rag and held it around the chain. He instantly lost his thumb.

[@zeroninja84]

I have a set of Milwaukee locking pliers, they tightening screw has a hole to tighten it by sticking a screwdriver though and using it a a handle to tighten it.

[@slovak_in_asia]

No3) usually they have, if not, you can use round part of wrench to tight it, or get a screw of same size and just replace it with fitting head

[@makmaniac89]

You can also do it with one hose... just immerse about 90% of the hose into the fuel tank then bend the hose and hold it then pull it out while making sure that the other end is still in the fuel tank... Then place a container at any level below the fuel tank, direct your hose into it and release the bend you made earlier... This works on the same principle as a syringe...

[@HebuTheLoneWolf]

8:33 it does work and man is it handy when u have small containers that have been sitting and gotten stuck 10:12 there is also a other trick where u use the box end of a wrench to get some extra leverage to snap them close and u can also use that wrench then to open them on the lock lever

[@sxurry]

milwaukee makes pairs of vice grips with an eyelet in the adjuster nut, so you can stick any long screwdriver or something else in there and turn it to tighten it. But more importantly, adjuster knobs on vice grips are just normally threaded bolts. you can take it out and swap in a hex-head bolt, or an allen head bolt, or whatever other head bolts are out there, and turn any pair into super gorilla grip pliers

[@AdamDallas]

Could the fuel siphon trick work by using a second hose and physically blowing IN to your tank to change the pressure? Or would that not be enough pressure created?

[@jakegarrett8109]

Pretty sure most people can do that, the problem is your entire face will smell like gasoline because when you take your face off that tank has a lot of pressurized vapor fumes... So technically yes (unless you have asthma), however, you might get less fuel on you if you just stop sucking when you see it get most of the way up a clear hose too.

[@rivit7615]

On Vice Grip just replace the knurled thumb screw with an Allen bolt. You're welcome! 😊

[@Wintersdark]

Holy shit, i laughed so hard at the compass segment. Omg.

[@Romeo9933]

Easier on the gasoline hack...just put the hose into the tank, cover your gas tank opening as much as you can (rag is good), and then blow into the tank to build up pressure. When you have just take the tube and put it into your receiving tank. It will run...no problem.

[@Motomonk420]

If you don’t have a shop vac or air compressor if you use a second hose with that same method and blow into it you get the same result

[@Motovibes91]

Can't you just blow in the same hose?

[@Motomonk420]

No, you’re creating a pressure system where the pressure escapes through the first hose, without the second house you would just blow air bubbles into your gas tank

[@emmettturner9452]

@@Motomonk420 if you had a seal, those air bubbles will collect above and create pressure.

[@Motomonk420]

@@emmettturner9452 No you are essentially blowing into a blocked hose and wouldn’t create any more pressure

[@emmettturner9452]

@@Motomonk420 I’m not sure what’s going on. I can’t see/read your reply.

[@briangc1972]

The proper way to spray chain lube is from the rear sprocket aim the tube towards the front sprocket. Never aim down towards the floor. The tube should be horizontal and riding on the chain. Spin the tire and spray towards the front sprocket. The lube will coat the entire link by the time the link reaches the front sprocket. I never get a drop on the floor.

[@SongJLikes]

They are called ‘locking pliers WITH HEX’ if they are fitted with the Allen key lock-tightening dynamic.

[@GK-ei9se]

you can syphon with just a tube as well, just put one end in, and start spinning the other end vast, it will start pulling

[@meat-hook]

Push the hose as far into the tank as you can. Hold your thumb over the end. Pull it out to the receiving container. Remove your thumb. Way easier and more practical than that crap with the shop vac.

[@bradcarrington9889]

Use the rag then blow into the hose, you will feel the build up of pressure then quickly put the hose into the container. When you're on the road or trail all one needs is the hose.

[@shhmule]

The fuel siphon one is dumb, because the time when you need it most you're on the side of the road with no vacuum cleaner and no compressor. Besides, perfectly safe to tip back in, as the fuel filter will filter any crap. Probably more crap in the bulk tank at the BP station.

[@danielidoine766]

Would the tank syphon idea work with a bicycle pump instead of compressed air?

[@davecoop9579]

Yes, you can also just blow your breath in there.

[@thequickervicar9821]

And now I have had to go out to the garage to see if my mole grips have an allen key recess ---- and they do. Both sets.

[@emmettturner9452]

Brand?

[@thequickervicar9821]

@@emmettturner9452 Irwin

[@emmettturner9452]

@@thequickervicar9821 Thanks!

[@kimber1911]

Your buckets were designed to have to avoid the air compressor trick. LOL

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Best chain lubricating hack: get yourself a Scotoiler.

[@stevenkelby2169]

Yes, life changing.

[@tedcity5861]

@@stevenkelby2169 at $175 usd , it better be.

[@lhurst9550]

I'm glad you had enough electricity to make videos.

[@yoshuavillar]

Feels so good to be early for a chaos vid

[@docthebiker]

To tighten locking pliers that don't have an Allen key then you can grab the knurled knob with some Mole grips.

[@emmandespi]

for the lock pliers, if it has no allen you could just twist it with hand itll do the same thing

[@paritee6488]

So you couldn't use another wrench to tighten the bolt on the lock wrench? It had to be an allen keyed one?

[@Fee.1]

You know you can just…filter…The gas. Like your bike does

[@GBPaddling]

@3mins 29...............That chain is done for and needs replacing immediately, the links are binding and if it isn't already, it will soon make a horrendous noise and cause horrible vibration.

[@adam346]

if it's mid day or midnight, knowing which way north is can save you a lot of trouble especially if you are on a road that heads e to w and you need to head e...

[@cprn.]

5:20 Just use some string or wire, no need to cut the hanger. Also, it works better for one hand usage because it rolls when pulled up and resists when pulled down or to the side.

[@CyberChrist]

Don't use the engine to turn your wheel while lubing, there's a reason your manual warns you about it. If anything you hold (or is part of you) gets caught, part of you will already be crushed by the time you get enough sense to let it go like Anna.

[@ChrisGuthrie]

Wonder if you tried the other spray can top with the bottom of the cap on the straw so it sprayed out like it normally does that one would work better. Try that and report back

[@mlnuwan]

3:51 Hope she is not your sister

[@bulldogwoof6954]

Paint brush and gear oil for chains. Best hack to Save money, even the chain manufacturers recommend it.

[@fuglbird]

I finally found a use for sunglasses. Thank you. She did NOT say visor.

[@420Sean69]

you can still use the closed end of a wrench on the vice grip even if it doesn't have a hex bolt

[@DuncanJimmy]

The mirrored visors do a great job of hiding where your eyes look until you review the footage from your helmet cam...

[@hucky1985]

Apparently the mole grips that you have will do the allen key truck with a ring spanner. Not tried it but saw on another video

[@Jay0346]

Dude that fuel trick comes in handy

[@kingofmonsters7452]

10:06 You can make custom Bolt having same threads but with allen bolt on bottom that should work on same vice 😂

[@wickedwalrus]

Even easier way to get the siphon going if you have compressed air is to blow it across the end of the tube that's not in the tank.

[@Name_Lessness]

For the fuel hack can't you create a seal and just clamp and unclamp the hose, speed could very results. If you want to beat the speed cameras spray or apply cooking oil on your plates. The flash from the camera will be reflected and make the plate unreadable. Different cooking sprays may vary. Also you may have to reapply every so often.

[@legionofanon]

They sell a jiggling siphon hose that pretty does the clamping unclamping thing, it's got a ball valve and when you pull up it seals, and when you push down on the house it let's fuel in. Jiggle it a bit and your siphon is flowing. In short, yes that would work

[@BioSurge]

The vicegrips with alan key ends are super rare in SA

[@VKNP_]

For hack 3 locking pliers i think you have to screw using a Wrench rather than an L key