Mechanical Monsters – 5 Maintenance Jobs that are Deadly to Overlook

Legend tells of a two-wheeled monster that burns gas, goes fast, and preys on the weak and the uninformed. It lures its prey with promises of good times, thrills and excitement but rips their head off if it as much as smells complacence. We set off on a spooky quest in search of these mechanical monsters…

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[novack]

This was scarier than 90% of horror movies I’ve seen

[joshuajanuary]

The fact that this channel never asks to like and subscribe is the one of the main reasons is why I like and subscribe. If only everyone else would adopt this principle.

[simplemeow]

I personally loved how at the end he showed all the causes at once. 10:01

Because we tend to forget just while watching the video.

[micaeli]

It's actually insane the amount of knowledge and effort he puts in this videos!

[agnel]

This video alone has probaby saved a hundred lives since the 2 years its been up.
Mad respect yo.

[FortNine]

Apologies for the delay in videos - I busted my shoulder! Yes we got it on camera, yes it will be in a video :) Stay tuned. ~RF9

[DrLoki]

Spot on, you empirically identified the killers. I am a factory trained old school mechanic who eventually became a professor. I wish I could communicate complex matters to my students as entertaining and pointed as you do. Respect! Btw., after 40 years of riding I recently had my first wheel bearing suddenly disintegrating on a road trip. Spooky!

[Supernova]

If you live in canada, and do all these checks, along with regular maintenance, by the time your done, riding season will be over.

[willwalter]

I know I'm late, but I've had wheel bearings fail catastrophically on two occasions with in a year on my TTR 230. That required a rear wheel hub replacement on both occasions, $200 per hub. I'm not entirely certain about what caused it, but I suspect loose spokes. If you have spokes on your bike, give them a flick every now and then, listen for a dull sound.

[joshuasmyth]

It's genuinely nice to have a motorbike channel that isn't biased, gives genuine advice, has editing that catches your attention and ensures that the lessons stick in your mind.

[The_Daliban]

Your production quality is too damn high!
Love it

[codymckinney]

The editing on this show is phenomenal and diverse and greatly appreciated by this viewer. To all those behind the scenes, keep up the great work it doesn't go unnoticed!

[tandrew]

1:40 Brake failure.
3:20 Chain breaks.
5:30 Flawed suspension.
7:20 Wheel bearings.
9:10 Headlight failure.

[staticerror]

Not gonna lie, the jumpscare around 1:12 just made me burst out in laughter. This wasn't the first time I've watched this video and it likely wont be the last either!

[DimitarYanev]

One more thing about chain alignment from my experience - a loose chain inevitably starts shaking sideways so it's basically misaligned which in my case led to change if: 1. Chain, 2. Both sprockets, 3. Gearbox bearings and a massive repair bill.

[CookingWithJackDaniels]

I’m really thankful for the videos that give me a healthy fear of motorcycle riding. These aren’t scare tactics, but they do command respect

[Mototzigane]

Lol I got chills more than it did while watching most Hollywood horror movies xD

[andrewstambaugh]

I like that you took the time to show people how easy it is to address most of these issues.
I think many of the intervals are a bit short for most riders actual use, but the point stands, that - if it's been 5 years since you've really looked at any of these things - you very due and tempting fate to ignore at least checking them.

I have a friend who ignored my warning about his chain.
A few weeks later it didn't snap, but it suddenly came loose enough that it popped off, jamming his wheel to the swingarm.
He luckily wasn't seriously hurt.
But he didn't save any money, because he still had to buy new sprockets and a chain, but now he had to add to that straightening or finding another swingarm, more time to check if the bike was safe to ride, and a replacement helmet that wasn't as nice as his prior one.

[supertrinigamer]

"fresh fluid every 2 years"

*laughs in wire drum brakes*

"check your chain"

*laughs in driveshaft*

"check your alignment"

*cries in ural*

[trwilliams]

At least with a TW200, if you lose the brakes, you can just step off the bike and walk slower.