Motorcycle Mechanic Reacts to "Motorcycle Hacks"

I'm going to be checking out some of the most viewed motorcycle hacks on KZbin shorts and testing some out for myself.
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[@unlucky1353]

Compressed air is also great for getting 5 gallon buckets apart after they have created their own gravitational Vortex holding them together.

[@AsmodeusT]

Nice tip, I'll bare this in mind in mind next time I'm wrestling with them 👍.

[@chasebly]

Not a lot of ppl know this one haha it's a life saver

[@VapenBake]

Someone has been watching donut media mechanic videos

[@danshobbies13]

I got 2 trash cans that I can’t get apart no matter how hard I try.

[@unlucky1353]

@@VapenBake I figured it out myself when I was swapping out buckets of hazardous waste years ago.

[@jauken83]

The graphite from the pencil lead will help the exhaust molecules to pass over the can more efficiently. It also helps with the blinker fluid.

[@calvarycustoms6681]

100% true. ✅ I’ve also used it to lubricate the muffler bearings.

[@TheRealSupernoah47]

I’ve used graphite powder from a pencil before for a stuck key cylinder lmao

[@austang8556]

I think he was just using the pencil as a visual example to point out where to cut the can.

[@06r6n]

Lmao. I started reading this comment and thought it was going somewhere… lol

[@Herbybandit]

Had you used an actual Pepsi can it might have worked.

[@coolguyhino92]

My favorite gag in King of the Hill, is when Hank is working on (i think) a stuck or squeaky door hinge. He pulls out a big can of WD-40, only for it to be gunked up. So he pulls out a _small_ can of WD-40, sprays the big one, put the little one away, and then proceeds to use the big one on the (i think) door hinge.

[@heyhi7912]

You are correct. If you look up King Of The Hill: WD40 it is the second and third video, as of 4/16/24.

[@joshwinkelstein407]

Hank is a hero, but if you want to really get rid of a squeek, use a drop of real oil. WD-40 is mostly kerosene...

[@tsoliot5913]

It's from the episode where they go to Mexico. Also has the legendary "lucky Pierre" moped bit

[@firebird77clonefirebird89]

A great tip for installing grips: hairspray. It lubricates and allows the grip to slide on easily. Then the hairspray dries and the residue glues the grip solid.

[@garrykennedy5484]

Buddy of mine told me about this a couple days ago. Way cool!

[@kelvinbolton9395]

Lol......had to explain to my son why I had hairspray n nail varnish in the workshop....hairspray for grips n varnish to mark nuts n bolts so later you can check if they have got loose.....OK so he had me on the stockings lol.........

[@drengskap]

Been doing this on bike grips for decades, it definitely works.

[@ajaxracing]

Hairspray or spray paint 69% of the time works every time

[@Hnkka]

true, my dad teached me this!

[@sstorholm]

The compressed air trick also works in reverse, I had a really sticky pair of grips that wouldn’t go on even with lubricant, slid right on with a bit of compressed air.

[@ndlsjk]

Yep I always use a squirt of air to get grips on or off.

[@bigcconservativeguy2534]

Dish Soap. Spread a little on a fresh bar, slip the grip over ez pz. It dries and the grip is on 4 good!

[@callummclachlan4771]

I haven't done it on a motorcycle. But I have used degreaser on MTB grips and they slid on perfectly.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@bigcconservativeguy2534 Might want to safety wire that grip. I mean, it's not like a grip staying put is important or anything.

[@jamieclayton9]

I have been using WD40 to clean lube off my wheels for 20+ years. Works a treat!

[@eirikaustad7580]

WD40 is THE BEST product in the world.

[@Edman116]

@@eirikaustad7580 Right there next to Duct tape

[@christians131]

I’m one of those people who believe Marvel Mystery Oil heals everything in the shop 😅

[@damien2733]

Yeah I was surprised he didn't already know about the degreasing capabilities.

[@Cthooligan]

Brake cleaner is my do everything go-to. And you don't risk lubing up your tires on accident.

[@gtifury310]

I worked as a mechanic at a bicycle shop for a few years. Used the air compressor grip trick on any bike I needed to change grips on!

[@user-neo71665]

Not every shop is gonna just cut off perfectly good grips so they can charge you for new ones.

[@TheMonarchofGold]

I don't own a bike, but I like watching people of the technical and mechanical variety react to things, so KZbin served me this. I enjoy your attitude and candor, so you've earned a subscriber!

[@scottkozub2607]

some favorites... setting a tubeless tire using quick start and lighter, or with a rope twisted to set the bead. wd 40 (AKA new-bike-in-a-can) to clean plastic on dirt bikes or spray under fenders on a muddy day so the mud falls off and cleans easier, air filter in a zip lock bag to grease it, loop in bleeder tube to bleed brakes, old brake pad to compress piston, vice grips clamped to a broken clutch lever to get out of the bush.

[@johnsunshine3834]

Craigs sayings always give me a chuckle…”I’ll be dipped!” Thanks for the great content and keeping it clean so I can share this with my kiddos!

[@johnnunn8688]

I thought, ‘looks like you’ve been at that with a dull beaver’, was funnier.

[@treystone1993]

Great old saying(but I think he stole it from Derrick VGG)

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

u might like zip ties and bias plies channel then to o

[@somedude2492]

12:30 water removes water based, oil removes oil based. One of the best things i was taught for cleaning. Also works in your hands!

[@tbthedozer]

Notice the bending lever hack only works with iron levers… aluminum usually only bends twice the first and last time which happens at the same time you tweak the lever…😢

[@EnlightenedSavage]

If you hear it first with a torch you can bend it.

[@Titan500J]

Tip, after cleaning the wheel with WD-40 use windex or something similar to remove the WD-40 residue or it will collect dirt. Just my opinion. Great video Thanks

[@johnnunn8688]

This is KZbin, you’re not allowed an opinion. Go straight to jail, 👮‍♂️.

[@Buddha_the_Pug]

I can vouch for the compressed air siphon thing. Been doing it for years. They also make something called a "jiggle pump". You put the hose in and shake it and it pumps the fuel enough to start the syphon. Great for when you're not near compressed air and don't need any gasoline scented mouthwash

[@travishardy5757]

At aquarium supply stores you can buy a tank drain hose. It's a hose with a ball pump in the middle, just give it a squeeze and the gas/whatever flows.

[@ScorpionRegent]

Jiggle siphons and pump siphons both work. You can also put a Y fitting inline on your hose. One fork has a fuel line to the tank. The other fork is open pointing "up", this is important. The base of the Y leads to the gas can. Hit the open fork with a burst of compressed air to cause suction and the siphon should start. If the hoses are small enough you could even get away with attaching a short hose to the open leg and blowing into it with your mouth.

[@Gregrsmt]

Clear hose and don't let the fuel get to your mouth. Bam !

[@malice6081]

I have a regular siphon pump. Works a treat.

[@ReifferMadness]

When Craig put that goofy can in front of the exhaust I made exactly the same face as he did.

[@michaelhoward142]

Absolutely loving your channel, Craig. Good stuff, sir. 👍✌🏍🛵

[@no-name8553]

💯 agreed

[@nikolaisemenoff9092]

Man, your videos are awesome! If you ran out of motorcycle ideas, you can do videos on anything you want and they will hit a million views.

[@solacemusic242]

super entertaining guys! Craig and Dan, saving the motorcycle universe!

[@oler777]

2:47 you looked so mad that you had to throw a piece of trash into your clean shop that I think somebody else had to of convinced you to do that and as soon as the camera went off, you picked it up😂

[@gordonkellogg225]

Good job Craig, love your channel!

[@experimentalcyborg]

The WD40 one works with other light oils as well, if you can't remove thick, contaminated grease, dilute it with a light oil first to get the grease off and then clean the light oil with soap like normal. Works really really well!

[@elickes]

Excellent video, Craig. Useful and precise. I thought the same thing about the soda can. Reminded me of baseball cards in my spokes as a child. Fond memories, but now i just get a slip-on. Another useful tip for grips: spray some hairspray in them before installing. It will act as lube for installation and when dry it will keep them stuck on nicely! WD40 is the one can EVERYONE should have. Sooooo many uses. We're gonna need that video, Craig!

[@peterk6908]

I appreciate that you don't yet have enough videos to point to yet. Keep going!

[@BelgiumGOAT]

Great video, i love how u just throw all the stuff around and the cameraman can clean it up!

[@colbyscott9822]

I used WD40 to clean my entire bike (minus lexan/poly windshields and tires, obviously). It works so well! If you wash it with soap and water, you still have to spend an hour drying out all of the nooks and crannies, in addition to the time washing the bike. So, this is actually faster for me. It also puts a layer of water repellent on everything.

[@982Nighthawk1337]

Kinda looks like I went at that with a dull beaver 😂😂 Craig you're great I'm glad you got your own channel.

[@colingladfelter9520]

Craig this is a great video idea, I love it! I'm from York pa but just met you and Sean a few months back down in Daytona Beach! You guys are amazing

[@dj1NM3]

At 12:45 WD40 is also very good for cleaning welding helmets and especially the clear front cover lens. ...and yes, you wipe it right off and it should be dry before you go back to welding, unless you want to get flaming hot.

[@bhotsnax]

Thank you!!! This also worked on a pair of sunglasses that I got aerosol overspray paint on.

[@shveylien7401]

My first project bike was a 81 yamaha virago. I had to rebalance the carbs, so I used wine bungs and fish tank tube and tall bottles with 3/4 of one bottle of water to make my own manometer and balance vacuum between the carbs. Since they still wear them, tuck your laces in so you don't hang a foot off the peg when stopping and fall over. When failing to get brake caliper bolts and pads aligned and inserted, squeeze (rubber band) brake lever to clamp caliper and parts to rotor, slide or tap into place and put bolts in.

[@TheRattyBiker]

I've done the balance trick with 3 bits of pvc tube, 2 glass milk bottles and a load of hot glue in lieu of bungs - works great 👍

[@dpokladek]

I'm actually enjoying your content better than b&b before. And I really liked that stuff! Great guy, keep it up! 🍻

[@ZinoAmare]

Yaay new video :3 I always enjoy the content would love to see an in-depth video of how to take apart a engine and put it back together ^^

[@RichL_WA]

Did the wd40 to clean my tire rims last weekend as an experiment. OMG so easy and the results were awesome! But stay away from braking discs! 👍🏻

[@volvo09]

That's exactly why people will say WD40 is not a lubricant... You see just how well it dissolves grease. It is awesome for cleaning grease and spraying down metal to protect from rust, but I don't use it anywhere else.

[@calvarycustoms6681]

Are you just saying that, or have you ever actually lost braking after getting WD on the friction surfaces? Only asking because that hasn’t been my personal experience, and wondering if this is just an old wives’ tale.

[@volvo09]

@@calvarycustoms6681 you don't want to get oils on brake pads, but it's not going to make your brakes not work if any gets on there... But you still don't want to do it since brake pads are absorbent to oils and oils keep particles of pad dust from coming off as they are designed to do and clump up... The brakes will still work, but they aren't as good and fade early if you get heat into them. You really don't want oil on brake pads, but I'd put it real real low on reasons why people crash. Oil on your tires is waaaaay more dangerous!

[@calvarycustoms6681]

@@volvo09 I never spray WD directly onto the pads, but I often spray my caliper rails, to keep them lubricated. Naturally, some WD does get onto the pads and/or rotor, but in many years of doing this, it’s never been a problem for me… seems to me like it quickly burns off. I always use semi-metallic pads, and I wonder if the pad material absorbs any of the WD. I never use ceramic pads - I think they’re a total waste of money, unless the vehicle is racing - but I doubt they would absorb much of anything. 🤔

[@RichL_WA]

@@calvarycustoms6681 did brake test after and didn’t seem to effect performance at all, but it maybe that I was careful enough or as you say an ‘old wives tale’

[@MrAlexrowlands]

WD 40 is awesome, it will also soften silicone bathroom sealant and make it super easy to remove. Just make sure no WD40 residue is left before re applying

[@larrysalomon7113]

I’m really enjoying and learning from your content. Thank you

[@GamingLife420]

Love your workshop man and your content haha. Keep up the great content and love from South Africa!🇿🇦🇿🇦

5:00 Great tip but if possible also heat the metal part with a hot air gun or hair dryer. It will be easier to bend and there is less chance that you will damage your paint by bending.

[@lrowlands53]

Another use for WD40 is to remove grips by sliding a thin screw driver in the end hole then between the grip and bars. Spray some WD40 in the gap and voila the grip will slide off. It also works for getting a grip on. Spray liberally, pop it on, wait a bit and voila, it’s firmly in place. Never had one move. WD40 is a solvent so great for cleaning small parts, etc, too.

[@mkc471]

Entertaining & informative. Like The Beard says in the vid, ALWAYS spray WD on a cloth & take it to the wheels, oil & brake pads or tyres do not mix!

[@garysmith4742]

love your channel broski, keep it up.

[@chrism7249]

Love the channel, my fave videos have been on the motocross bikes, would love to see you restore an old beaten motocross bike to like new, powder coated frame, engine covers, forks etc - The CR500 would be epic and worth a fortune restored 😁

[@jeschreindl]

WD40 is also great for removing adhesive residue

[@hondaryder3779]

And spray paint

[@MrDicko56]

Eucalyptus oil is also very good for removing adhesives.

[@StewsChannel]

I had to sub, Craig's killing it with these videos! 👍

[@joegee2815]

This is the most useful video I've seen today. I will use some of these tips.

[@tarouyamada2686]

WD-40 to remove grips also worked for me before, save for Honda's throttle tubes that aren't smooth, those did require some sharp destructive persuasion :C

[@WreckedRevival]

I use wd40 and pb blaster as a degreaser also, will take off 40+ year old built up/hardened oil and grease a lot easier than actual degreaser a plastic or vinyl bristle brush will obviously help a good bit too lol.

[@tristonhorning1185]

Keep up the good work, I appreciate your videos👍🏻

[@andrewhernandez1529]

Im really enjoying your new content! Keep it up!

[@ws8080]

I thought everyone knew the compressed air for grips - used it on my BMX bikes as a kid. And yes WD40 is great for dissolving as well as very light lube/corrosion prevention BUT your tip on spraying it on the rag instead of the object is spot on! Of course, another "hack" for keeping the over-spray off your wheels could simply be to put some cardboard behind the chain (while spraying lube) to avoid it in the first place.

[@TheRealSykx]

the chain flings the lube/wax off and splatters the wheel

[@libingmeme8474]

@@TheRealSykx only when you apply it by spinning the wheel and holding the lube can pinned. Lube the chain properly and then wipe it off gently with a rag and there won't be anything getting flung off.

[@tacopupps]

Been using the double wrench and the crescent wrench hacks for years. Would love to see a WD-40 video from you. Fun fact. The WD stands for water displacement. Apparently WDs 1 through 39 didn't work so well. Fun fact #2, it's made with fish oil. Love your channel. So are you and Sean not making videos together anymore? Either way, you're doing great.

[@no-name8553]

Love the history on WD-40. Really cool to know. 👍

[@joeybobbie1]

I think at first it stood for War Department. It was developed for the Navy.

[@no-name8553]

@@joeybobbie1 sweet

[@SuicidalRiot]

Why yah gotta be throwing shyt lol haha I love it brother 🤜🤛

[@FIashOOT]

Very nice and funny video,i like this video series(but also everything else you are doing😅)

[@michaelcrebbin7328]

Great episode Craig more please loving the channel too keep up the great work

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

That was cool nice job Craig, How about continuing on the tradition of worst and coolest amazon finds I thought that was some cool episodes ;)

[@Heroesworkshop]

4:21 Gotta love the somber emotional music to bend a shift lever. lol

[@TheWhichRich]

I’ve always used and air compressor with a long tip blow gun to install and remove grips on bicycles. Works every time.

[@JeffHuntsinger]

Loving your channel bro, keep up the good work!

[@theHoofDoctor]

I like some of your expressions... I'll be dipped.... Willy Nilly... These are classic expressions that should be part of everyone's vocabulary... Lebanon County Expressions

[@BSOX7077]

You’re the man Craig !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@OL-Tom]

Dude, I needed a good laugh on some of these. Great tips with the WD 40

[@DocMagoo]

Love your work mate, cheers from Oz

[@stephenp8644]

Gotta put the can a little closer to the exhaust... it'll get louder. WD40 is part lubricant, part solvent. That's why it doesn't last very long when you spray for squeaks. Good video dude! When you gonna figure out the fix for the big dog bike? Flat tire hack: Instead of spending a ton of money on buying every type of tire patch not knowing if it will work... The average hole in a bike tire is from a nail or small screw. I keep a couple of short 1/4" flat headed screws with a screwdriver. Pull the nail out, screw the 1/4" screw in, put air in the tire. That'll get you home.

[@SchoolforHackers]

Yup: a Taiwanese sergeant taught me that one too.

[@romanarnold4064]

The air compressor for the grips hack is also a good hack if you are trying to run wire through something or slipping tight heat shrink over.

[@user-fb3kd6np7u]

Love your following VGG style keep kt going

[@Waggles72]

Haha this was great more of these please

[@jakevoss1980]

"kinda looks like I went at that with a dull beaver" 😂😂😂 I'm dying

[@41BeachComber]

Nice job on all them. Enjoyed the video.

[@rattlersix]

The siphon trick can also work by making a small hole near the end of the hose and inserting the air blower into the hole so the tip of the blower is inside the hose, pointed toward the end of the hose. Pull the trigger and the air blows out the end of the hose and pulls the gas up out of the tank at the same time.

[@thibni_]

I have to say, I'm REALLLLLY happy you continued doing videos on your own channel. I really enjoy watching you, considering you come from SRK 😁

[@dbailon0123]

Love the police anecdote and subsequent advice. Saving lives.

[@davidotto7666]

Hey bud how you doing enjoy your videos we learn a lot we like to part where you show us about the hacks but the Yamaha dirt bike you got there in the shop that old one that is a gem there that is a beautiful Yamaha dirt bike buddy

[@widowprickler]

1:16 When I got to change handlebars or grips, I use a non aceton brake cleaner to remove grips. No harm on the grips

[@SilversKr]

Thanks! Love your posts!

[@The_Bearded_Mechanic]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@warrenhorne6432]

Craig, love your KZbin Channel keep it up

[@Daehawk]

Glad to see ya have yer own channel.

[@clutchupmikah]

Great content as always 🙏🏽

[@philipgoldsby74]

The "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" reference was sublime.

[@oneballwonder8092]

@thebeardedmechanic try blowing the air pass the end of your hose , not in the tank. Less mess and no fuel in the bowl if you forget to turn your gas valve off. It creates a vacuum and pulls the fuel out.

[@jonathanjames1864]

Great episode!

[@scootersmith4547]

Work on that Bigdog Ridgeback!!! Love your channel!!!

[@woodsandwater644]

Already liked it but can’t get enough ❤

[@Ryan-re1rs]

Wd40 cleans rims very well, and then it also builds up, and the next time it's dirty, it wipes away even better. I used it on my dirt bike plastics, like fenders and tank before getting muddy as an easy way to wash off the dirt after a ride and now use it on my sport bike rims, ive been using it for this for 30 years now. Lol.

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

The guy with the pop can reminds me of some of the engineers I have worked with over the years!

[@bikedoc4145]

I've done the grip trick with air many times and as a matter of fact I do it that way every time they are tight. It helps taking the old ones off or putting new ones on. It creates at cushion of air between grip and bar 👍👍

[@juliancrooks3031]

Great video,most helpful as I'm rebuilding my bike right now

[@jimmyjoe1871]

Used DWD yesterday to remove the goo left over from removing stickers from the wife’s brand new Triumph. Worked like a charm

[@squishyblade]

Definitely thumbs up for "Kinda looks like I went at that with a dull beaver!"

[@defuller1]

When I worked in the garden dept of Montgomery Ward (before you were born! 😳) the manager always had me clean the lawn mower decks with WD. Took off all the dust and grease, left a nice shine! 👍

[@JoshHopkinsYT]

Can opener really works well for removing the top of pop cans.

[@bhotsnax]

lol

[@jamesfrench941]

How about using the compressed air trick to get the handle bar grips off to install grip warmers underneath them? Up here in Northern Minnesota, we use this trick to get the grips off on snowmobiles, four wheelers and motorcycles to instill grip warmers. Yes... People ride up until November around here and it can get quite cold. Grip warmers are a big help!

[@neXtFriarTuck]

Great Job guys! Fun video

[@jimmydcricket5893]

Used to cook roast at night next to the turbo on stationary pumps at night, delicious.

[@richardraby6266]

Good tips, thanks, I learned at least two useful new tricks here.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

My own Hack here for Harley exhaust crush gaskets, at least Twin Cams. From Harbor Freight, the Maddox tapered seal driver kit with handle. Use the 50mm sized seal driver, place the gasket on it and push it in the exhaust port. I'll even tap the handle with a soft blow. Perfect installation every time.

[@andrewtegarden9589]

Air on the grips, shifter linkage and WD-40 hack I’ve tried and all work. Thanks for the hack review.

[@raymondharris6599]

This channel is nothing but "PURE JOY...😁"

[@bladeninja7495]

Dude, it’s Craig. We love you man

[@jasonpark5906]

When you have extra leverage make sure you are properly practicing lefty loosie. I learned that the hard way when I twisted a spark plug off into the head when I was a young boy. I accidentally went righty tighty

[@Yelwas]

Great vid, do more like this, BTW I use chain cleaner on the rim, but it's probably WD-40 re branded.

[@chrispeterson1195]

I really liked this small things that help in the shop tricks thank you thank you

[@mr.notsure9679]

13:10 OFF bug repellent cleans almost everything too. I learned that in boot camp.