DIY Motorcycle Mods and Ingenious Life Hacks

4 shockingly useful DIY motorcycle mods that you can make at home - because we’re sick of buying stuff and betting you are too!
0:10 - Homemade Convex Mirror
1:29 - BikeMaster Eyeball Mirror
1:53 - DIY Eyeglass Channels
2:18 - Auto-Lubricating Key Protector
4:08 - Kickstand Lengthening Bar Mod
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[@raytruant9497]

Please post a video to smelt your own aluminum from ore, I'm not wasting 50 cents on a can of soda.

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

Aluminum ore is called "bauxite". Feel free to look up how to do that (hint: it ain't cheap)

[@leetlebob8203]

Ray Truant i mean if you have access to smelting aluminium which isn’t happening with just some high heat, it needs electrolysis to get impurities out.

[@hackerbot809]

Codys Lab has you covered

[@unclebadger597]

Correct line was: I ain't paying no 50¢ for no Coke

[@eaglestryker1338]

Must be a KLR owner

[@taransanun5808]

That idea with the kickstand is awesome! Hopefully can avoid having to carry a breaker bar on my long trips.

[@MrSmurfBurger]

Yes has

[@flippy66]

@@MrSmurfBurger No was

[@Real_MisterSir]

.... but euuuuhh neeeeeuuuuuhhh I'm so dead xD love it, never change RF9

[@stereotax]

Ha! We all listen to the Queen's "Heppih Chrssmss" message (with no vowels in "Christmas") every year at this time. We can't help talking this way until New Year's. Euuuuhh neeeuuuuhhh!! 😜

[@DJShamtown]

Came here to say this.

[@karebear7251]

EEEER NUUUUUUU!!! D=

[@liphead30]

Scrolled onto your comment the second he said it aha

[@aapelikananena9699]

what do you mean with rf9?

[@freedomofmotion]

Use toothpaste to polish up the soda can, it's a mild abrasive so works like brasso on soft metal like aluminium. Can make it so reflective you can make it light things .

[@mortarsquad12]

Old jewelers trick right here. Makes excellent abrasive compound in a pinch

[@ajsiemers]

works great on teeth too!

[@freedomofmotion]

@@ajsiemers Never!

[@jennifercole6382]

I love your videos, I am a female cruser rider; it may be silly to suggest; but if you have any lady friends to demonstrate some good riding gear to buy; it would be a huge help for me! Most retailers dont carry much women's motorcycle gear; and when I am online, I have no idea what to buy to stay safe out there.

[@thePeakyDuck]

Love your content! but please do not put graphite and dry glue in your lock! at some point it will make the pins in the cylinder stiff. cylinder maintenance spray is available from the locksmith for little money. with that a 10 year old cylinder / lock works like new again

[@knalltrogge739]

That hack with the eyeglass channel helped me a lot! Due to my eyesight i am forced to wear glasses while riding and it always is a pain in the ass to get them in the helmet😂

[@Skorpychan]

You can get helmets with channels built into the padding, though. Or glasses that have arms close to your head so they stay snug. I use both, though my glasses cost more than all but the most expensive helmets because my eyesight is so bad.

[@wicksleysnipes1476]

I ran out of current F9 vids. Now I’m here. Thanks F9 boys!

[@achristian7015]

At 3:45, I use the same vinyl tubing except I use a heat gun to melt the end and then use pliers to seal the end till the vinyl cools. It keeps dirt out of the key sheath as well. I use this on my GiVi key so that I don't get the usual wear around my upper fork clamp.

[@Liam_Bollocks]

KEY LUBE hey man, just to let you know, new Honda motorcycles with the laser cut key will not be covered on warranty if you lubricate the lock at all

[@nikavadachkoria7073]

Hi , first of all, I do like your videos. I have just watched this one and I am not so sure about graphite lubricant. Maybe someone has already noted this, but in case no - I mean that graphite is a very good conducting material and I do not think it is worth to use it in an multistep switch, because it is dry particles can get all around and clogged some places and shorten some contacts. Usually for such application is used silicone lubricant.

[@kosmoto]

lol the geology samples part got me. all too true as well.

[@mouseking6918]

I remember when i subscribe was only 8,000 subscribers you doing a awesome job keep up the good work.

[@tadejpukl2254]

How do you take the rear wheel off if you don't have a center-stand?

[@PignaofLegends]

I honestly Hope this Channel gets to 1kk subs as soon as possible. Ryan is just too smart

[@deleteduser78372]

I cant remember if I heard it here or on another channel, but you can sand graphite off a normal pencil and into the lock of the cycle so when you put in your key it lubes up both the key and lock.

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

ONE OF THE GREATEST TIPS IN THE WORRRRRRRRRLD JC TOP GEAR ⚙️

[@donbmyersjr]

Good day to all. May I suggest Houdini for ignition lubricant. After cleaning the tumbler with electrical contract spray, use Houdini spray to lubricate any tumbler. I’ve used this product to cure warning lights on old BMW and Mercedes ignitions and employ it routinely on our motorcycles. Houdini leaves no residual like graphite and upon investigation found Houdini is used by locksmiths everywhere. Not the cheapest but it works. Continued success with your F9 endeavor. Don in Gilbert, AZ😎

[@adamspitzer5113]

Hey Ryan, big fan of the reviews. I was wondering if you could review some of Honda's dual sport bikes, specifically the 250 Rally. I am 16 and wondering what a good starter bike would be for offroading/minimal touring

[@omarfazan2553]

Adam Spitzer good idea.. Im considering to buy CB500XA.. love to have RYAN's opinions on that one.

[@jjustj]

heres a free hack idea for you and being from Canukistan..... Saw a hockey puck in half and bolt it to end of side stand, much better for use in sand, soft soils or super heated asphalt!

[@camleborgne6121]

Ryan, I got a couple questions. 1. What kind of bike do you ride 2. What do you do when winter hits and you can’t ride??

[@Grandobzen]

Happy New Years to all you guys at FortNine! Much love from the east coast

[@praveensantosh1753]

Your so funny man.... I'm watching 2 to 3 years old videos back again 😂😁

[@Pauly919]

Congrats in 200k and keep up the good work!

[@INNOVVDashCam]

That's a great cover for keeping the key! But still a little confused about how to deal with pencil refills?

[@johnnorthrop5218]

Such a cool channel. I learn a little and laugh a lot!

[@Deputydog-xk5jl]

Ryan I love your stuff but I have to say that’s a lot of work for a mirror you can get at any auto parts store for a couple bucks...I appreciate your vids though brother! (You’ve other videos have really given me a lot to think about for a trip my brothers and I are taking this summer from San Fran to Seattle)

[@williamkinnane1606]

Thanks again Ryan....happy new year!!!

[@magnusconsul]

Hello Ryan from Adelaide in South Australia, I am still riding my bike, a Moto Guzzi Roamer, perhaps you should test ride this bike. Anywho, I just want to say thanks for all that you do and the information you provide to us, the viewer/Rider. May your have a Happy New Year and safe rides. Maybe one day you can travel here to OZ.....we love Canadians.... Thanks again ....

[@cney2125]

Les Stroud legitimately started a fire with a can and chocolate.

[@joeredavid5342]

YAY i love your videos here in the USA!

[@dexter2811]

Don´t use graphite to lubricate the key, it residues will drop down thru the barrel and deposit into the switch... graphite is conductive.

[@cutterslade447]

DIego AG I have always and will forever just use oil. A few drops and a couple of minutes and it is back as good as new.

[@northernjoyride4963]

lube is even worse as it's just gonna clog up the pins

[@roadwarrior8560]

graphite is the best thing for locks.

[@2nmingo]

wd40 does a better job

[@jonwb9685]

No graphite, no oil, and for sure NO WD40 (that's the worst). Locks should be lubricated with a light grease. That's what the mfrs use. (ask me how I know)

[@bcanon9650]

Are you guys going to ever ride/review bikes in the kootenays BC? By far the best riding routes around.

[@Smart.Potato]

WHY AREN'T YOU THE MOST POPULAR CHANNEL ON KZbin!!!!!

[@hostilityy]

Why did you make this?

[@Sandesh98147]

Hey Ryan, if I dont have my main stand, and I remove my side stand to break a bead. How the hell is the bike supposed to stay upright through all of this?

[@1panic0]

LoL. Life hack, i used the bottom of a Shaving foam can to create a DB killer for my exhaust. Though ill buy the correct one later.

[@mikespaulding1118]

That’s strange, he actually credited the person he got the idea from. I don’t know if I’ve seen that before.

[@Bassjunkie_1]

I like the Helmet and Key hack.. Both needed for me

[@thomasschulz3979]

I'll give it a try to protect the key of my vintage Vespa 👍🏻

[@Clover-hs4de]

god that thumbnail is hilarious

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

*You can buy two convex mirrors for $1 on ebay...*

[@cney2125]

Shhh F9 doesn't want suckers knowing that when they sell them at 7x that price. ...Also like $3 at Walmart.

[@mrfreez82]

@@cney2125 The ones at Walmart and canadian tire are kinda big

[@austina4189]

#1: build your own top and side case racks instead of spending $1k+ on dealership racks and cases

[@bruderrudiger9574]

#0: Get a car

[@stimpyfeelinit]

protip: replace your battery with a supercapacitor and a hand crank

[@adrianj9998]

Hey FortNine, any chance you will be reviewing the BMW g310gs? Given that all other reviews have been done by invited journalists only, I want to hear your honest opinion!

[@FortNine]

Yes I'd like to! Seems very close to the G310R, so a part of me doesn't expect it to be very good. But you never know. ~RF9

[@flamebeard10339]

Hey Ryan (or any one else) do you have a video about motorcycle muffs (hippo hands..i think they have many names) its brutally cold where i live and I heard that they may work. Cool vid, Keep it up!

[@Grim_Beard]

I've been using Tucano Urbano muffs for the last couple of (British) winters. They look crap, like you've strapped oven gloves to your bars, but damn they're effective. Waterproof and windproof, and I've ridden in downpours and close to freezing.

[@mizarstifmeister7298]

didn't know joffrey made bike videos

[@Ben-gy4cx]

Keep it up dude!

[@toddcox9991]

graphite will gum up locks over time. a can of super lube includes a straw and will lubricate tons better and last a long time. it will last for ever.

[@BotTwoK]

MORE DYI MODS!

[@ベンジ-c2s]

Good shit dude

[@magicspider7392]

Yo were the gear videos at

[@oso1165]

with how much u ride off road im surprised u dont have a hidden hot switch on ur bike

[@johannzitz1357]

Sir Ryan Great Videos, do you have one about these airbags, otherwise could you make one?

[@antonio7334]

02:58 Spray glue? I don't have that around my house and never have even heard of it... anything else I can sue? think super glue is overkill and don't know how what would affect the internals of my key mechanism

[@PineyRider]

Shoulda been called "We ran outta ideas but gotta post something today!"

[@bradleymathie1167]

FortNine: Just noticed the DRZ400 you have, thought i ended up with what i believe to be the safer DR650. Just curious if you have ridden a DR650 or say KLR650 and what you think of them?

[@TheKilodaneko]

But... if you don't have a center stand and have to use the kickstand to break the bead of the tire, than how are you going to hold up the bike?

[@lonelybikr]

Where do you put the key protector while you are riding? Or do I really want to know...

[@stueydoubleyou]

As a kid I used to burn ants with a magnifying glass. I never thought of myself as a sadistical sh!t

[@damonbrewer6416]

Is that a DR200?

[@pistolpete6321]

Pretty pretty good!

[@brandonfontaine285]

Haha, he said "rubs off". 3:28

[@intergalacticbasketballdro7186]

Q; Should I buy those little mirrors ? Q; Are they legal for road use ?

[@Caetano.Galli.Gonzalez]

Thank you!

[@ErtsenPlayGames]

To polish use paint polish... Works on ewerything....i like to polish metal parts using it

[@lmiller4121]

I am impressed

[@swanseiimoto9900]

isn't drawing on a key with a pencil the same thing?

[@coryoneale-pettit6697]

Graphite is not a good idea for modern locks, It's good for the old steel locks and keys pre 70's because the graphite cuts the tumblers to that key. Modern brass keys are ruined with graphite. Use Tri-Flow.

[@gamersroost]

I wish some people would show how their results were on a few of these. :)

[@vilkeshpatel7]

Hey Ryan Question regarding Sprocket. I have 2013 CB500X with factory 15 tooth sprocket but wanting to change to 16 tooth. I know the few advantages but any disadvantages i may run into. Please advise. Thank you

[@x-man5056]

The rear view mirror thing was weak.

[@a207975]

Can you do a video on phone holders

[@abdullahfachmi]

joffrey high as fuck, talking about DIY motorcycle mods and shit

[@gr4594]

I think this video was meant for 1st of April :D

[@Makermook]

Instead of removing your kickstand every time you need more leverage, you could just add a 12" length of pipe to your kit. Just sayin'

[@amjada314]

Did u hear the beef revzilla said???

[@cccpkingu]

Graphite is conductive. You are putting that in your lock.

[@noone-nd4ml]

Dont use graphite for that graphite conducts electricity

[@KansaiRiderJapan]

The convex mirror was laughable but I think the other two might be worth a shot.

[@kshinn6032]

There is powder graphite.

[@jakenkid]

Cognitively I know Ryan's name *isn't* 'Efnine', but when he intrdocues himself as "Ryan Eihffnein" (it's German🇩🇪) it gets to be rather challenging to remind myself, 'Klutzfinger!'... 'Klubfinger!'... *KLUFTINGER* (totally made up the German bit...)

[@m8sonmiller]

I can't remember the last time I heard someone say "Gen Y" instead of Millennial

[@TerryBollea1]

You love Munich or Leverkusen??

[@davidlabossiere1905]

wait the solution to only having a kickstand is remove the kickstand

[@MattyM110]

Hope this isnt another toothpaste headlights vid

[@SalemCBR1]

Not overwhelmingly useful but I accept the thought.

[@ThatCleanMT]

Or buy cheap mirrors on amazon for 7.99.

[@garthhowe297]

Watching the homemade convex mirror at the beginning, I thought maybe this was an April 1st video. Seriously, a lot of work for a really poor mirror.

[@tiloalo]

Garth Howe yep, to save the 2$ of such a mirror on eBay...

[@philkism]

Yeah that was such a stretch lol

[@SimoColes]

He literally said all this

[@arq.julianochiamulera9467]

I personally use a inox polished spoon. Very usefull

[@gregp103]

@@tiloalo $2*, Remedial Tito. And it's not $2 it's $6.

[@GsxrGrl21]

I come for the smartass comments you make in between each idea 😂

[@jarvusff7726]

GsxrGrl21 make that two people.

[@GETUPANDGO]

There are plenty

[@C...G...]

GsxrGrl21 smar tarss :-)

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

Im the opposite, come for the tips and not the old fashioned done before trash comments

[@joebusch9085]

Every time I watch one of these videos I always think this young mans grandmother brags to her girlfriends about how clever her grandson is, and pulls up his videos.

[@bombaya85]

"But, oh no." ^^^,

[@zephir8804]

congrats for 200k subs

[@cney2125]

How exactly does a straw prevent the key from breaking when it is sat upon?

[@glenpope4955]

C Ney just what I was wondering

[@ughzombies]

Use a metal straw.

[@danb.709]

The key holder thing is a good idea, except I'm pretty sure pencil lead has other stuff like clay and silica as fillers, but graphite powder meant for locks is pretty cheap at any hardware store. Also omit the spray adhesive if you ask me, if any of it got transferred onto the key and into the lock it would be not be good.

[@tardy1663]

Agreed but I think the idea is some people will have pencil lead and can use it for other things and agreed with the glue I would say melt the end of the straw

[@osiriscrafter2267]

Maybe graphite powder may be ok on wafer locks but i still wouldn’t recommend it cause it gums up the lock pretty badly over time. And dont use WD40 either! Use some form of ptfe lube and or go with TriFlow or Houdini

[@haywiremechanic]

I enjoy your channel. It must be hard to come up with new content every week during the long winter months. Maybe you could get a classic bike and restore it / customize it to your taste. Plenty of learning, and some drama there for you and your viewers, Ryan.

[@CKTDanny]

The lighting's gotten better!

[@jztgatjdtkgt]

One day, and it may be eons from now, I'm going to be in an "Oh Noooo!" situation, and an image of you will pop intro my head and I will be able to save myself from otherwise certain death. Thanks.

[@jordanenriquezbitchnigga9117]

2ndchildhood Fuck... now that’s gonna be in my mind now

[@385x01y]

Rayn you are better than this.

[@dylancoburn8120]

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