Stop being so lazy and using rattle guns on every bolt, especially ones with small Allen/hex heads, and maybe you won’t strip so many of them, especially the ones that are OEM, model specific and expensive or no longer obtainable. The Coke bottle works best if you drill a hole (very slightly smaller than the tube) in the lid, instead of crude slits that will leak. Also, a few small nuts in the bottom of the bottle works best for stabilising it. That’s better than mixing the brake fluid with water, and part filling the bottle even before you start the bleeding process. I don’t believe you actually thought out these tips before making this video.
One time it happened to me that i was in hurry but keys were no where to be found At last after long search of room, i gave up and picked the tank bag to empty it. The key was sticking to the magnets 😂
Using wd-40 on your is a quick way to destroy the internal lubricantion of your chain. @Fortnine made an excellent video about chain cleaners. In short, don't use wd-40 if you like that chain
I always used wd40 to clean the chain on my Suzuki 1250 and when I sold it 7 years and 50000km later the chain was still fine, in fact the dealer I traded it into remarked on how good the chain was and thought I must have replaced it at some point during my ownership.
As a motorcycle mechanic I agree about it being fun. But I don't blame people for not wanting to do it. That's why I have a job. People not wanting to do the maintenance keeps me and my family from starving.
I agree, and there is an added component; some days I keep my garage door open and it attracts people who want to tour my garage and ogle the bike. I end up having hours of bike talk and linking with likeminded people.
100% agree. I think everyone should be able/willing to do their own bike maintenance. It could save you from a world of pain some day if you get stranded or something breaks due to negligence. But on the other hand, I do understand Midlifeduck's POV where they rely on people bringing their bikes to a mechanic. ☺️
I can recommend using baby wipes to clean the visor, it removes bugs and grime in no time flat. And the small packs are easy to keep in your pocket or under the passenger seat if you need to clean it during a ride.
For the brake bleeding one (number 8) I use an empty Heinz Ketchup bottle as they have a rubber spout sorta thing which holds the line in place in the bottle, makes sure brake fluid don't come out when turn over and doesn't pinch the tube either.
One point about cleaning the helmet visor. Always go for horizontal or vertical strokes while wiping off instead of circular motion. That way, the dead bugs or stones and grime won't scratch in a circular motion leading to swirl marks. At night, when incoming traffic is on high beam or flashes their dipper, those swirl marks will provide an Interstellar experience when we least want it. For brake bleed, I also use a small coke/Fanta/ketchup bottle but I also zip tie that to the wheel spoke so it doesn't move or roll on the floor. Also, I make sure I put the bleed pipe line in such a way that it makes a U shape. This way some brake fluid stays in the U shape, to let me see if at all there are any particles in the brake fluid and easily understand when the old brake fluid has run out of the system and new one has started to bleed out. Old brake fluid is usually darker in color than new one.
When your brake fluid starts to look like tea, that’s when to replace it, because it has been absorbing any moisture that got into your brake system, and the darker it gets, the closer it’s getting to its limit of absorption. That’s bad, because the moisture/water can then start to corrode the ferrous components, like the pistons, possibly destroying your calipers and master cylinder. If it looks like Coca-Cola or Guinness, it should have been changed a while ago, you slacker! Get to it.
@@peterselie6500 Sometimes humour gets the message across. Also, all your friends can easily see the state of your brake and clutch fluid, so you can’t fool them.
Always remove dead bugs by soaking a few paper towels soaked in hot water folded ,hence multiple towels so it still covers full shield. Lay on shield to soften dead bug guts so no scratching, dead and hard will scratch like all get out. You want the dead guts soft as mayonnaise before wiping off.
Thanks Justin, you really are enjoyable to watch. You're like the 'Seth's Bike Hacks' of the moto 'tubers. The tennis ball had me laughing as i get mad with the hose snagging when i wash the car too.
An awesome tip for changing oil filters - use aluminium foil to make a make shift funnel/path for oil to drip down onto and into a tray. Saves oil getting onto exhaust pipes and excessive clean ups. I usually fold it 4 layers thick for strength and tuck it tight up against the motor.
G'day Mr. Chaos. I can confirm that the brake lever trick is in fact due to the air being forced up to the cylinder faster under pressure. Unfortunately it isn't magic, haha. Love the channel bro, and your production is getting better with each upload. Hope to see more of you in the future mate.
I learned the "press lever/pedal" trick, little more than 30 years ago. Using it to this day. Last time in fact was just days ago. On a project scooter I got last week. On my case I use Velcro straps, mostly because I have them at hand, for holding luggage and the occasional "parking brake" trick. ;-) My 2 cents
I have to warn you about lubricating your chain with wd-40. WD-40 is not a freaking lubricant it's a solvent. It will cause your chain to wear considerably faster. Do you want to mix up something, mix a little bit of transmission fluid along with some steel wool. Not only is transmission fluid a better rust retardant, you can also add a little bit of acetone to it and it will spread into more areas
@44hawk28 Acetone will definitely ruin the O-rings. The wire brush will ruin it too. I even find the steel wool dodgy. Does anyone have experience using steel wool?
Great video like always! But I have to disagree with one very popular misconception. It is not recommended to use WD40 to clean oring chains, because it can damage rubber orings really quickly and make you throw away your brand new chain. Way better, safer and cheaper alternative is kerosene which you can read about in most of the bike's manuals. Combined with some nice chain lubricant used regularly will grant you thousands of kilometres on one chain 🫡
I agree with you. But the advice was given in order to remove rust. Kerosene does not remove rust, while WD-40 contains acid to convert rust. As for me, I prefer not to touch the rust)
It is okay to wipe down outside of chain to remove excess chain lube but only if sprayed on rag and use rag to remove gunk, never spray on chain as you state bad for o rings and removes lube where it is needed but great for getting lube you can see that collects dirt. Lube you can see is useless so spray wd40 on rag then use rag to wipe outside of chain never spray wd40on chain NEVER
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when you are already in the baby aisle.... try baby wet whipes for cleaning your hands after or during working on the bike, its not 100% clean, but if dont have a sink nearby... try it and be surprised how well its works!
When pounding anything bigger into a smaller hole DO NOT use power tools at all use ONLY hand tools. Especially an impact for it hammers and can cause it not to work. If that spins you’re super screwed so only use hand tools a ratchet, wrench or screw driver. If that fails use a grinder (dremel style) and cut a slit in it with a flat head screw driver. The bottle filled with water also make this a one man bleeder tool, you don’t have to open close the bleeder screw. I do it all the time especially on vehicles and it works great. It will fill the line with fluid and as it pushes the air and fluid out it fills the tube and can not suck the air back in and it works. Use a line from bleeder to bottle about 12-18 inches long it will then be long enough to fill the fluid in the tube and not short enough to suck in air. Do a loop in the line so as the air goes out it goes up to the top of the loop and it will just suck new fluid back in letting air out, it works perfect 100% every time. Don’t buy a one man bleeder with a very small magnet on a bottle for 10$ at the parts store. Google it if don’t believe me it truly works. The last thing is washing the helmet pads, I just throw in washer gentle cycle with a little bit of gain (just what I use) and small amount of downy fabric softener. It works how it should and you get a super soft for a month or so and super good smelling helmet for about a week. I do this 1/2 times a month I ride a lot in the summer daily and I have never worn out padding on any helmet plus it will be nice and tight again also, it puffs the padding up always feels like a bran new helmet.
When cutting any zip tie I always cut the tie right up next to the loc part that way you can re-use the tie. It's a shorter tie but they come in handy, saves a nickel. The tennis ball trick is silly, when you pull the water hose out just walk past the bike 10 extra feet before turning to the walk around. Now you have enough slack to not snag on the tires, brain in gear before washing.
pretty good! re: chains - I don`t try to clean it much, rub the worst off with an old towel, then plaster with gear oil spin the wheel a few times, catch drips with old rags
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I've used rubber bands to good effect on my front brake that refused to bleed the conventional way . That one really does work . I'm always mislaying my key and finding it in the seat lock . Noticed the other day my helmet was starting to get grubby inside . I will try the baby shampoo . Thanks. 👍
heres another one although pretty rare if the foam of your helmet starts smelling, throw in 2-3 teabags and leave it under the fan overnight works pretty well and will prevent odor in the near future
could also use a glass bottle for added weight, or throw a few nuts/bolts in a plastic one... mixing the fluid w/ water makes it harder to recycle... some use an old mayo or checkup bottle for the 'seal' they carry in the cap :)
Re: helmet pads - I always wear a balaclava - you can get some very light weight thin ones online. They keep my helmet pads as clean as new and the balaclavas are an easy cold water wash.
Isn't that about as much effort as putting on/removing one's helmet twice? Also, the static would cause my hair to stand on end and be more scary for other people than me walking into a shop with my balaclava still on 😅
I've also started using one. Thought it would be a pain, but it's really not. It definitely beats taking the padding out for cleaning. Also doesn't cause static.
Another way to undo bolts with stripped hex drives is to put a reasonably coarse grinding paste in there and use the right size allen key. This fills the gaps and bites into the key an bolt hex drive.
For brake bleeding if you leave the other end of the hose in the liquid you can just start pumping and not closing and opening the bleeding valve constantly, this also works for cars
Cool tips! I particularly liked the one with the tennis balls. One thing I did to avoid losing my key was to slap a Apple AirTag on the keychain. Now I can track and even hit an alert sound when I lose it.
I use a bolt extractor kit instead of a torx bit to remove stripped allen head bolts, it really digs in and removes them easily. If you buy the kit you get a few sizes, with allen head bolts you dont need to use the drill bit end just the easy out end. Rusty chains look like new in a couple minutes if you lube them and go for a ride lol.
ride then lube, hot metal expand soften lube and allows it to penetrate, I always lubed after ride let it sit a bit then wd 40 on a rag not direct and wipe down crude on outside of chain, and also wheel sling off.
I’ve got a riding hack: always ride into a parking spot in a way you can ride out. Makes life easier. Don’t worry about heaving to waddle in reverse. Or dropping the bike. Or pushing it. Eventually you’ll nail it everywhere and be a parking pro.
You must never park anywhere awkward, I park on the side walk a lot (legal where I live) and there is zero chance of parking in a manner that avoids wheeling the bike out backwards, often enough.
This also applies to your car. If you need to make a speedy getaway for any reason, you’re lined up and good to go. It’s also much safer than backing out into traffic, especially if your view is blocked by a van or truck.
For cleaning bugs off your helmet (and the rest of the bike....) get a gallon of cheap as chips car screen wash, use it undiluted. The dead critters almost drop off. I keep some in a small spray bottle. This tip came from a friend who's job was detailing cars for a high-end car dealership, he used it to clean headlights, everything. The stuff is made to be safe with paint and plastics.
Instead of velcro, look for some 3m dual lock. In fact, anywhere you'd think to use adhesive velcro strips, this stuff is better. It holds more firmly to itself, and the adhesive is way better as well. It also doesn't get dirty like velcro.
I used to work on computers and one model had a panel that held cover for fan filters that used I think what you call channel lock, looked like velcro as it had sticky side but mount side had like lots of little pegs with balls on tips and both sides looked alike and when clicked together held real firm better than velcro and unlike velcro where on side fuzzy side wears out and gets all super fuzzy both sides were plastic. I have never seen it any=where for sell though since the computer days.
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Not something I'd do... For the reason that anyone gets into your garage or where bike is parked.... It's an easy steal and insurance can void your claim... So in my world keys are put where I know they are and no where else... Call it ocd if you like... But I work to damn hard for what lil I own and if some bastard going to steal my bike I make sure it won't be easy for them to take
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Key in the rear seat. That brings back memories. Had to go somewhere and I was not very comfortable with the area so brought my alarmed disc lock. Did what I needed to and walking back to my bike had a freak out realising my keys were not in my pocket. Yup. Got the lock out from under the seat put it on and forgot my bike keys behind.
Re chain cleaning, u can also use white kerosene and an old toothbrush. Warm the chain by riding first. Use an old t-shirt to apply kerosene, toothbrush only as needed. Ride around block to warm chain a bit, then lube. Kerosene doesn't damage o rings and works very good. Not as volatile as gas either. Cheap per oz compared to commercial chain cleaners.
In several years of daily riding I never had the key problem precisely because my only transportation was my motorcycle and the key lived on the same keychain as my front door. It meant my key was either in my pocket, in the ignition, being used to unlock the seat/tank, or with my ID/cards while I slept or showered. Even if it weren’t with my other keys, it never spent more than a second in the seat lock… just long enough to turn, remove, and slip in my pocket. Most bikes let you secure the seat without a key. I can’t imagine one that doesn’t. I kept my door key jammed in a pen cap so it wouldn’t scratch anything and had a disconnect from the rest of my keys that I don’t always need (two rings held by a disconnect).
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The bleeding thing is the best idea I have seen. But people screw it up in one way. Take the coke bottle with the hose in it and hang it where it is above the bleeder valve. With as straight a hose as you can get. No down loops. That why when you open the line all the fluid and air that flows into the line stays there and the air flows up and only fluid has the chance of being sucked back into the caliber. You don't even have to close the valve before letting off the handle. It makes it easier if you are bleeding a line by yourself. I couldn't get the air out of a line once with the bleeder valve and it wasn't getting a peddle feel either. So I pumped the pedal up until I got the smallest resistance and jammed the ice scraper on it to hold it down. Waited a bit and when I came back it finally had some pedal. It seemed to give the bubbles a chance to go to the master cylinder and get released when I let off the pedal. Nothing but fluid flowed back in. This was a car but seems like it would work on a bike. Maybe easier too.
The trick works on pretty much anything hydraulic. Part of the reasoning is that. The master cylinder, as a general rule of thumb, is on the highest spot of the assembly. The best place for air to move into. I've been using it for decades. ;-)
Some of these tips I havenr heard of, others like zip tieing the front and rear brake lever I already did (and yes its because the air bubbles are pushed to the top). Luckily I hve a 3Dprinter, so I 3D printed a Gopro mic adapter that is placed directly behind the gopro, and fits seamlessly. It would be cool if you did a small bit on how to remove stripped nuts (for example on the MT09, because I stripped the selflocking nut fasteners on the rear sprocket 😫🥴) Lastly do not clean your chain with steel wool if you have a coated chain (not raw!!), youll damage the protective coating and cause the chain to rust! Always love watching your videos!! Friendly greetings from Germany!
A good hack for removing stripped out allen key heads is some valve grinding paste. Put some in the hole and put the allen key in, and it will grip, and the fastener will turn out.
I rode a bicycle for many moons. I got into fixing it myself. I bought all the tools because one trip to a bike shop to change a tire is embarrassing. I own a motorcycle now and it’s under warranty so I just watch videos just incase I have to start fixing it on the side of the road
Rain-X makes waterless car wash and rain repellant solution in a spray bottle. Good for if you live somewhere where you don't have access to a hose, and don't want to take your bike to a wash station just for a little touchup. It's safe for plastics as well, so it will even work on your visor and helmet. Of course being a rain repellant(waxy things that stay behind after you wipe), it's not suitable for chains and parts that get hot, but for everything else it works great.
Always great stuff!! Instead of Velcro for your media mod, you may want to consider 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener . Like Velcro, but never wears out! I use it to connect an audio recorder to the back of my helmet. Been on their for 2 years and works just like when it was new.
My whole camera is trustet to dual lock. I know it's risky, but has yet never failed me. Most of my riding is done on (sometimes quite bumpy) dirt roads.
An addendum to the Coke bottle/brake fluid: You should always have the end of the tube submerged into brake fluid in the bottle. This helps build pressure in the line while pumping and it also eliminates the possibility of air getting sucked back up in the tube. This is also true for bleeding brakes on cars. Just be sure to clean the bottle out before doing this so you can save the leftover brake fluid. Never, ever use water anywhere near your open brake system.
On the helmet rejuvenation, just chuck your liner and pads into a garment bag and into the wash with your socks, jocks and what not. It'll clean them well, and rinse them out much better than doing it by hand.
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When changing brake fluid, have a watering can ready with cold water in it. Once you are finished changing the brake fluid (everything is sealed back up), pour the water over the areas brake fluid might have gotten to. Brake fluid is hygroscopic so it will absorb the water and run off the bike (or car) and not damage the paint. Most likely if the brake fluid has followed the bends of the body work and got itself in a nook or cranny, the water will follow the same path and catch the fluid where you might not have seen it go.
Steel wool hack is horrible for the o-rings as metal wool is going eat those o-rings, and is purely cosmetic as the rust on the external plates does jack swat. -love the damp cloth over the visor hack. -
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spray bugs with lemon pledge and let it sit for a bit on helmet and visor then wipe it off with a microfiber, it also waxes so they come off easier next time, the bug juice beads up when you smash one while riding. Works on bikes too, don't spray a hot motor though, wait until it's cool. Won't hurt paint or plastic.
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Stop being so lazy and using rattle guns on every bolt, especially ones with small Allen/hex heads, and maybe you won’t strip so many of them, especially the ones that are OEM, model specific and expensive or no longer obtainable.
The Coke bottle works best if you drill a hole (very slightly smaller than the tube) in the lid, instead of crude slits that will leak. Also, a few small nuts in the bottom of the bottle works best for stabilising it. That’s better than mixing the brake fluid with water, and part filling the bottle even before you start the bleeding process.
I don’t believe you actually thought out these tips before making this video.
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One time it happened to me that i was in hurry but keys were no where to be found
At last after long search of room, i gave up and picked the tank bag to empty it.
The key was sticking to the magnets 😂
Using wd-40 on your is a quick way to destroy the internal lubricantion of your chain. @Fortnine made an excellent video about chain cleaners.
In short, don't use wd-40 if you like that chain
Yup. Use kerosene.
I always used wd40 to clean the chain on my Suzuki 1250 and when I sold it 7 years and 50000km later the chain was still fine, in fact the dealer I traded it into remarked on how good the chain was and thought I must have replaced it at some point during my ownership.
depends on the chain, o-rings chain are sensitive, diesel is usually my go to, if not some o-ring specific chain lube
I disagree.. I love riding and I love the maintenance side as well. Its all fun and part of the bonding and ownership of your bike.
Well said!
As a motorcycle mechanic I agree about it being fun. But I don't blame people for not wanting to do it. That's why I have a job. People not wanting to do the maintenance keeps me and my family from starving.
I agree, and there is an added component; some days I keep my garage door open and it attracts people who want to tour my garage and ogle the bike. I end up having hours of bike talk and linking with likeminded people.
Absolutely..working on your bike is a part of the learning curve.
100% agree. I think everyone should be able/willing to do their own bike maintenance. It could save you from a world of pain some day if you get stranded or something breaks due to negligence.
But on the other hand, I do understand Midlifeduck's POV where they rely on people bringing their bikes to a mechanic. ☺️
I can recommend using baby wipes to clean the visor, it removes bugs and grime in no time flat. And the small packs are easy to keep in your pocket or under the passenger seat if you need to clean it during a ride.
For the brake bleeding one (number 8) I use an empty Heinz Ketchup bottle as they have a rubber spout sorta thing which holds the line in place in the bottle, makes sure brake fluid don't come out when turn over and doesn't pinch the tube either.
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One point about cleaning the helmet visor. Always go for horizontal or vertical strokes while wiping off instead of circular motion. That way, the dead bugs or stones and grime won't scratch in a circular motion leading to swirl marks. At night, when incoming traffic is on high beam or flashes their dipper, those swirl marks will provide an Interstellar experience when we least want it.
For brake bleed, I also use a small coke/Fanta/ketchup bottle but I also zip tie that to the wheel spoke so it doesn't move or roll on the floor. Also, I make sure I put the bleed pipe line in such a way that it makes a U shape. This way some brake fluid stays in the U shape, to let me see if at all there are any particles in the brake fluid and easily understand when the old brake fluid has run out of the system and new one has started to bleed out. Old brake fluid is usually darker in color than new one.
The first scratch I'm in for a new one. Safety glasses and prescription glasses as well. It gets pricey. Drives me crazy.
When your brake fluid starts to look like tea, that’s when to replace it, because it has been absorbing any moisture that got into your brake system, and the darker it gets, the closer it’s getting to its limit of absorption. That’s bad, because the moisture/water can then start to corrode the ferrous components, like the pistons, possibly destroying your calipers and master cylinder. If it looks like Coca-Cola or Guinness, it should have been changed a while ago, you slacker! Get to it.
hahaha
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Sometimes humour gets the message across. Also, all your friends can easily see the state of your brake and clutch fluid, so you can’t fool them.
Always remove dead bugs by soaking a few paper towels soaked in hot water folded ,hence multiple towels so it still covers full shield. Lay on shield to soften dead bug guts so no scratching, dead and hard will scratch like all get out. You want the dead guts soft as mayonnaise before wiping off.
Thanks Justin, you really are enjoyable to watch. You're like the 'Seth's Bike Hacks' of the moto 'tubers.
The tennis ball had me laughing as i get mad with the hose snagging when i wash the car too.
I got a short fuse when pulling a hose or extension cord around a tire. He probably saved my bike.
An awesome tip for changing oil filters - use aluminium foil to make a make shift funnel/path for oil to drip down onto and into a tray. Saves oil getting onto exhaust pipes and excessive clean ups. I usually fold it 4 layers thick for strength and tuck it tight up against the motor.
G'day Mr. Chaos. I can confirm that the brake lever trick is in fact due to the air being forced up to the cylinder faster under pressure. Unfortunately it isn't magic, haha.
Love the channel bro, and your production is getting better with each upload. Hope to see more of you in the future mate.
I stand by it being magic 🪄
Totally understandable haha
Most people bleed brakes pushing fluid down… you can push it up and micro bubbles are less of a factor which holding the leaver on removes.
This explanation is backwards because gases (which form the bubbles) are more soluble under pressure, not less. Magic 1, science 0.
I learned the "press lever/pedal" trick, little more than 30 years ago. Using it to this day.
Last time in fact was just days ago. On a project scooter I got last week.
On my case I use Velcro straps, mostly because I have them at hand, for holding luggage and the occasional "parking brake" trick. ;-) My 2 cents
Yet another reason to love biking; coming up with ingenious solutions to problems that non-biker folk just wouldn't understand.
I have to warn you about lubricating your chain with wd-40. WD-40 is not a freaking lubricant it's a solvent. It will cause your chain to wear considerably faster. Do you want to mix up something, mix a little bit of transmission fluid along with some steel wool. Not only is transmission fluid a better rust retardant, you can also add a little bit of acetone to it and it will spread into more areas
@44hawk28 Acetone will definitely ruin the O-rings. The wire brush will ruin it too. I even find the steel wool dodgy. Does anyone have experience using steel wool?
Great video like always! But I have to disagree with one very popular misconception. It is not recommended to use WD40 to clean oring chains, because it can damage rubber orings really quickly and make you throw away your brand new chain. Way better, safer and cheaper alternative is kerosene which you can read about in most of the bike's manuals. Combined with some nice chain lubricant used regularly will grant you thousands of kilometres on one chain 🫡
WD40 and chains ua-cam.com/video/Fzyk4nq3ug0/v-deo.html
I agree with you. But the advice was given in order to remove rust. Kerosene does not remove rust, while WD-40 contains acid to convert rust.
As for me, I prefer not to touch the rust)
WD40 contains kerosene
It is okay to wipe down outside of chain to remove excess chain lube but only if sprayed on rag and use rag to remove gunk, never spray on chain as you state bad for o rings and removes lube where it is needed but great for getting lube you can see that collects dirt. Lube you can see is useless so spray wd40 on rag then use rag to wipe outside of chain never spray wd40on chain NEVER
Ari Henning did a really good video on cleaning chains with WD 40 . It's in his series workshop manual
Johnson's Baby Shampoo of course (not sponsored). Been using it to my helmets for 20+ years
really nice video man! best hack the cable tie on the lever, really magic and helpfull to do a good brake flush
that was both entertaining and useful! Nice one!
Thank you sir!
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when you are already in the baby aisle.... try baby wet whipes for cleaning your hands after or during working on the bike, its not 100% clean, but if dont have a sink nearby... try it and be surprised how well its works!
When pounding anything bigger into a smaller hole DO NOT use power tools at all use ONLY hand tools. Especially an impact for it hammers and can cause it not to work. If that spins you’re super screwed so only use hand tools a ratchet, wrench or screw driver. If that fails use a grinder (dremel style) and cut a slit in it with a flat head screw driver. The bottle filled with water also make this a one man bleeder tool, you don’t have to open close the bleeder screw. I do it all the time especially on vehicles and it works great. It will fill the line with fluid and as it pushes the air and fluid out it fills the tube and can not suck the air back in and it works. Use a line from bleeder to bottle about 12-18 inches long it will then be long enough to fill the fluid in the tube and not short enough to suck in air. Do a loop in the line so as the air goes out it goes up to the top of the loop and it will just suck new fluid back in letting air out, it works perfect 100% every time. Don’t buy a one man bleeder with a very small magnet on a bottle for 10$ at the parts store. Google it if don’t believe me it truly works. The last thing is washing the helmet pads, I just throw in washer gentle cycle with a little bit of gain (just what I use) and small amount of downy fabric softener. It works how it should and you get a super soft for a month or so and super good smelling helmet for about a week. I do this 1/2 times a month I ride a lot in the summer daily and I have never worn out padding on any helmet plus it will be nice and tight again also, it puffs the padding up always feels like a bran new helmet.
When cutting any zip tie I always cut the tie right up next to the loc part that way you can re-use the tie. It's a shorter tie but they come in handy, saves a nickel. The tennis ball trick is silly, when you pull the water hose out just walk past the bike 10 extra feet before turning to the walk around. Now you have enough slack to not snag on the tires, brain in gear before washing.
pretty good! re: chains - I don`t try to clean it much, rub the worst off with an old towel, then plaster with gear oil spin the wheel a few times, catch drips with old rags
7:24 The "rough" (actually serrated) texture of the adjustment nut is perfectly suited for using a pair of pliers on it. So DO it!
Genuinely good hacks, with a couple of Eureka moments thrown in. Very well made video too, with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Well done my friend, don’t change a winning formula - subscribed 👍
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Dude, good video. Just the right amount of humor.
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I've used rubber bands to good effect on my front brake that refused to bleed the conventional way . That one really does work . I'm always mislaying my key and finding it in the seat lock . Noticed the other day my helmet was starting to get grubby inside . I will try the baby shampoo . Thanks. 👍
Old school bicycle pedal toe straps have 100 uses including brake lever holding and you don't have to cut them off.
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Love the ones regarding helmet maintenance, thanks!
Great vid mate! Have never been down the baby Ilie in a supermarket, but might have to now, to check out the baby shampoo. 😆
heres another one although pretty rare
if the foam of your helmet starts smelling, throw in 2-3 teabags and leave it under the fan overnight
works pretty well and will prevent odor in the near future
The steaming hot towel is a great one for the helmet visor! I’m going to start using that. Thanks!
I run hot shower water over it until its clean then dry off with a towel, it usually does the trick.
Brake bottle hack. Love it. Just done mine and this tested my patience. Will definitely try this next time.
could also use a glass bottle for added weight, or throw a few nuts/bolts in a plastic one... mixing the fluid w/ water makes it harder to recycle... some use an old mayo or checkup bottle for the 'seal' they carry in the cap :)
Re: helmet pads - I always wear a balaclava - you can get some very light weight thin ones online. They keep my helmet pads as clean as new and the balaclavas are an easy cold water wash.
I've been wearing a balaclava for 20 years whether it's 30+c or cold. I feel naked without one plus feeling your hair mush all over is disconcerting.
Isn't that about as much effort as putting on/removing one's helmet twice? Also, the static would cause my hair to stand on end and be more scary for other people than me walking into a shop with my balaclava still on 😅
I've also started using one. Thought it would be a pain, but it's really not. It definitely beats taking the padding out for cleaning. Also doesn't cause static.
Another way to undo bolts with stripped hex drives is to put a reasonably coarse grinding paste in there and use the right size allen key.
This fills the gaps and bites into the key an bolt hex drive.
For air in brake lines. Flicking the lines after pressurizing the lever can help move any air if there is some.
Great ideas! I was a bike mechanic for years, and know one or two of these tips, but not the rest. Thanks!
this is really a useful video...keep doing brother👍
8:01 8:25 You can flip the ring of your key chain. You only have to Push one end through the ring hole.
What a fantastic video. Cheers from Brazil!
Bleeding your breaks and adjusting your clutch cable..nice❤
Hi there!, to get broken screws out, you may try a "screw extractor". Regards! ;-)
For brake bleeding if you leave the other end of the hose in the liquid you can just start pumping and not closing and opening the bleeding valve constantly, this also works for cars
Cool tips! I particularly liked the one with the tennis balls.
One thing I did to avoid losing my key was to slap a Apple AirTag on the keychain. Now I can track and even hit an alert sound when I lose it.
I use a bolt extractor kit instead of a torx bit to remove stripped allen head bolts, it really digs in and removes them easily.
If you buy the kit you get a few sizes, with allen head bolts you dont need to use the drill bit end just the easy out end.
Rusty chains look like new in a couple minutes if you lube them and go for a ride lol.
ride then lube, hot metal expand soften lube and allows it to penetrate, I always lubed after ride let it sit a bit then wd 40 on a rag not direct and wipe down crude on outside of chain, and also wheel sling off.
Good tip cheers.@@RT22-pb2pp
Nice video! Cant wait to have my mt07 and apply this tips!!
I’ve got a riding hack: always ride into a parking spot in a way you can ride out. Makes life easier. Don’t worry about heaving to waddle in reverse. Or dropping the bike. Or pushing it. Eventually you’ll nail it everywhere and be a parking pro.
You must never park anywhere awkward, I park on the side walk a lot (legal where I live) and there is zero chance of parking in a manner that avoids wheeling the bike out backwards, often enough.
This also applies to your car. If you need to make a speedy getaway for any reason, you’re lined up and good to go. It’s also much safer than backing out into traffic, especially if your view is blocked by a van or truck.
For cleaning bugs off your helmet (and the rest of the bike....) get a gallon of cheap as chips car screen wash, use it undiluted. The dead critters almost drop off. I keep some in a small spray bottle. This tip came from a friend who's job was detailing cars for a high-end car dealership, he used it to clean headlights, everything. The stuff is made to be safe with paint and plastics.
Instead of velcro, look for some 3m dual lock. In fact, anywhere you'd think to use adhesive velcro strips, this stuff is better. It holds more firmly to itself, and the adhesive is way better as well. It also doesn't get dirty like velcro.
Of course the best lifehack is always in the comments.
Agree,never going back to velcro 👍
I used to work on computers and one model had a panel that held cover for fan filters that used I think what you call channel lock, looked like velcro as it had sticky side but mount side had like lots of little pegs with balls on tips and both sides looked alike and when clicked together held real firm better than velcro and unlike velcro where on side fuzzy side wears out and gets all super fuzzy both sides were plastic. I have never seen it any=where for sell though since the computer days.
Where can I find this stuff? see post below not sure if it is same as what I am thinking but would like to get some Thanks
I enjoy the dry sense. Of humour and light heartedness,thanks.
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I've used the torx hack to lossen an allen bold. Works very well.
I actually learned some stuff! This video was awesome!
Here's another tip - if you're going to hang your key next to the bike you might aswell just leave it in the ignition.
😅😂😅😂😅😂... Indeed. Lols
Mine never leaves the bike when I’m home 🤷♀️
Not something I'd do... For the reason that anyone gets into your garage or where bike is parked.... It's an easy steal and insurance can void your claim... So in my world keys are put where I know they are and no where else... Call it ocd if you like... But I work to damn hard for what lil I own and if some bastard going to steal my bike I make sure it won't be easy for them to take
Oh my gawd, loved this vid 😂 Never knew about the clutch cable adjustment thing, I just (regrettably) used pliers 😭
Good vid CC. It has stuff ive never seen before
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The first one is one i have learned from my father years ago, and its by far the best tick out there
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These are great! I like the How to Clean the Chain hack best. Liked and Subscribed.
Key in the rear seat. That brings back memories. Had to go somewhere and I was not very comfortable with the area so brought my alarmed disc lock. Did what I needed to and walking back to my bike had a freak out realising my keys were not in my pocket. Yup. Got the lock out from under the seat put it on and forgot my bike keys behind.
Re chain cleaning, u can also use white kerosene and an old toothbrush. Warm the chain by riding first. Use an old t-shirt to apply kerosene, toothbrush only as needed. Ride around block to warm chain a bit, then lube. Kerosene doesn't damage o rings and works very good. Not as volatile as gas either. Cheap per oz compared to commercial chain cleaners.
2:55 the what won't come out?😂
The tennis ball trick. That's genius!
In several years of daily riding I never had the key problem precisely because my only transportation was my motorcycle and the key lived on the same keychain as my front door. It meant my key was either in my pocket, in the ignition, being used to unlock the seat/tank, or with my ID/cards while I slept or showered. Even if it weren’t with my other keys, it never spent more than a second in the seat lock… just long enough to turn, remove, and slip in my pocket. Most bikes let you secure the seat without a key. I can’t imagine one that doesn’t.
I kept my door key jammed in a pen cap so it wouldn’t scratch anything and had a disconnect from the rest of my keys that I don’t always need (two rings held by a disconnect).
Runs off to find a pen top and.. what! Noo waay 😂 i love this hack. Thankyou so much
Und nach einiger Zeit des von dir beschriebenen Gebrauchs mit einer grossen Vielfalt verschiedener Schlüssel an deinem Gefängniswärterbund, wunderst du dich, dass dein Zündschloss den Geist aufgibt, gern irgend wo in der Einöde, von der es in eurem Land ja genug gibt....super Tipp!
"I suffered from a rusty chain" ... having come here straight from your bike washing ASMR video, I can't say I am surprised.
For #7, use velcro rather than a tie wrap and you can unwrap it rather than cutting it.
The bleeding thing is the best idea I have seen. But people screw it up in one way. Take the coke bottle with the hose in it and hang it where it is above the bleeder valve. With as straight a hose as you can get. No down loops. That why when you open the line all the fluid and air that flows into the line stays there and the air flows up and only fluid has the chance of being sucked back into the caliber. You don't even have to close the valve before letting off the handle. It makes it easier if you are bleeding a line by yourself. I couldn't get the air out of a line once with the bleeder valve and it wasn't getting a peddle feel either. So I pumped the pedal up until I got the smallest resistance and jammed the ice scraper on it to hold it down. Waited a bit and when I came back it finally had some pedal. It seemed to give the bubbles a chance to go to the master cylinder and get released when I let off the pedal. Nothing but fluid flowed back in. This was a car but seems like it would work on a bike. Maybe easier too.
The trick works on pretty much anything hydraulic. Part of the reasoning is that. The master cylinder, as a general rule of thumb, is on the highest spot of the assembly. The best place for air to move into.
I've been using it for decades. ;-)
5:37 - Try to use 3M SJ 3560 velcro tape instead. It´s much more durable plus it dosnt atract dirt, and you can wash it with water as it´s plastic :)
Some of these tips I havenr heard of, others like zip tieing the front and rear brake lever I already did (and yes its because the air bubbles are pushed to the top).
Luckily I hve a 3Dprinter, so I 3D printed a Gopro mic adapter that is placed directly behind the gopro, and fits seamlessly.
It would be cool if you did a small bit on how to remove stripped nuts (for example on the MT09, because I stripped the selflocking nut fasteners on the rear sprocket 😫🥴)
Lastly do not clean your chain with steel wool if you have a coated chain (not raw!!), youll damage the protective coating and cause the chain to rust!
Always love watching your videos!!
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A good hack for removing stripped out allen key heads is some valve grinding paste.
Put some in the hole and put the allen key in, and it will grip, and the fastener will turn out.
Wet/hot towel for the visor, simple but effective
I didn't know about the brake lever tie strap overnight hack and I trans continent way back when the only continent was Panagia. Thanks for that.
I rode a bicycle for many moons. I got into fixing it myself. I bought all the tools because one trip to a bike shop to change a tire is embarrassing. I own a motorcycle now and it’s under warranty so I just watch videos just incase I have to start fixing it on the side of the road
I admire your spirit using a power tool on a precariously hammered in Torx bit.
Love the milk hack. It really helped. That was definitely my favorite.
Thanks!
Great stuff. Unfortunately I never remember the hacks when I need them!
I love the baby shampoo idea.
For stuck bolts, I use a dremel and cut a slot for a flathead screwdriver
Best was the wet towel for the bugs, works on fork tubes also 😂
Love your videos! Great content!
Definitely the helmet pad cleaning tip... the 2 stroke joke was actually funny too😂
Rain-X makes waterless car wash and rain repellant solution in a spray bottle. Good for if you live somewhere where you don't have access to a hose, and don't want to take your bike to a wash station just for a little touchup. It's safe for plastics as well, so it will even work on your visor and helmet. Of course being a rain repellant(waxy things that stay behind after you wipe), it's not suitable for chains and parts that get hot, but for everything else it works great.
Always great stuff!! Instead of Velcro for your media mod, you may want to consider 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener . Like Velcro, but never wears out! I use it to connect an audio recorder to the back of my helmet. Been on their for 2 years and works just like when it was new.
My whole camera is trustet to dual lock. I know it's risky, but has yet never failed me. Most of my riding is done on (sometimes quite bumpy) dirt roads.
I came here to make the same comment. I find the hold is far superior to Velcro. Just used some this week.
The Part with the bottle is good. 😊
An addendum to the Coke bottle/brake fluid: You should always have the end of the tube submerged into brake fluid in the bottle. This helps build pressure in the line while pumping and it also eliminates the possibility of air getting sucked back up in the tube. This is also true for bleeding brakes on cars. Just be sure to clean the bottle out before doing this so you can save the leftover brake fluid. Never, ever use water anywhere near your open brake system.
4:14 there are really expensive products, just a pair of wedge with some cylindres on the corner, to do just that. This is really a life hack
Great tips, might try some 🤙🏼
Some awesome tips and tricks!!!
On the helmet rejuvenation, just chuck your liner and pads into a garment bag and into the wash with your socks, jocks and what not. It'll clean them well, and rinse them out much better than doing it by hand.
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You won’t get a jock-smelling helmet? Hmm, better use extra soap.
@@nomorokay cheese.
In aviation we clean the windscreen with furniture polish - the spray foamy kind. Same deal - don’t want to scratch the plastic with the bugs.
As someone who already has a baby I find it very convenient that I can just use his shampoo to clean my gear lol
I'm already imagining your wife asking. Why your gear AND the baby are sharing the same bath. LOL 😂 😂
Cheers
Please *do not* put WD40 on your o-ring chain. It will dry them out and they will not last.
I've used regular WD-40 to clean and a gel WD-40 to lubricate my chains for years with no issues and still the same chain.
Kerosene to clean and gear oil to lube. Works great!
@@southend26 Ive used gear oil in the past and it works good to lubricate the only issue I had was it flings off and splatters the bottom of my bike.
@@kuffdaddy6070 Yeah, I had to find the right amount to use. Settled on a blue shop towel to apply it just a little. YMMV
Good ideas and very entertaining.
Well done. I enjoyed that video.
When changing brake fluid, have a watering can ready with cold water in it. Once you are finished changing the brake fluid (everything is sealed back up), pour the water over the areas brake fluid might have gotten to. Brake fluid is hygroscopic so it will absorb the water and run off the bike (or car) and not damage the paint. Most likely if the brake fluid has followed the bends of the body work and got itself in a nook or cranny, the water will follow the same path and catch the fluid where you might not have seen it go.
Steel wool hack is horrible for the o-rings as metal wool is going eat those o-rings, and is purely cosmetic as the rust on the external plates does jack swat.
-love the damp cloth over the visor hack.
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hot towel over face shield is a great hack.
the baby shampoo is good too.
I enjoyed all the hacks. My fav though is the tennis balls under the wheels.
I would recommend using a fine abrasive hand pad instead of the steel wool.
Very Goodyear and clever hacks. Thanks.
spray bugs with lemon pledge and let it sit for a bit on helmet and visor then wipe it off with a microfiber, it also waxes so they come off easier next time, the bug juice beads up when you smash one while riding. Works on bikes too, don't spray a hot motor though, wait until it's cool. Won't hurt paint or plastic.
Love the humour. Tip about break fluid coke bottle is awesome - does it work as well using a water bottle?