5 Motorcycle Mods to Save Your Life

Interested in staying alive? Us too. You can add some life-saving potential to your motorcycle with these 5 mods - all cheap and easy to install at home!

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[boostedM]

"Pretty much anything that falls off of your bike can be wired back on in a pinch."
Even as a superbike rider, I can vouch for this and wish I had heard this advice sooner. Had my kickstand bolt back out on a ride and lost the bolt. Kickstand bouncing all over the road under my foot and I had nothing to reattach it with. Thought that the safest bet was to cut it loose, hoping the sensor would still register the stand in the "up" position. It didn't. The bike wouldn't run, and I had to sit on top of the bike (nothing to lean it against) for 3 hours while my buddy rode back to get my truck and trailer and drive it back to me to haul it away. Lesson learned.

[rockafella]

As much as I value this video, I think in reality if I was stranded somewhere with my bike alone then I'd just stare at the ground until I turned into a skeleton.

[amp]

2:55 - I wonder in how many countries fitting blue lights to a vehicle is outright illegal (or at least dodgy enough to attract unwanted attention of the authorities)...

[GreatEgret]

YouTube is just not the same without regular F9 uploads. Good to see a new one finally

[infantrymatt]

I started with about 7 motorcycle vloggers and now I'm down to 2, you and MC Garage. It's nice to see vloggers that know what they are talking about, it isn't stupid videos of you riding to the gym talking about your day and no real information. thanks again. I've been forwarding your videos to all the newer ridiers i've met.

[reathyork]

Carry small bolts and nuts in addition to wire! I recall going down the highway and having the clutch lever bolt rattle out. Was saved by a farmer who grabbed a nail and bent it around to keep it set. Did another hundred miles before getting to a more permanent solution. It worked in a pinch!

[pickles]

I used the same seat cutout on my bike to hide my GPS tracker

[roymackeys]

I have to say this guy has best motorcycle videos I have seen. Fast, funny and factual. He understands time is everyone's final frontier!!! Thus no long winded self glorifying introductions. Love it!!!

[sqiketon]

When I go out adventure riding I always carry a backpack based survival kit just south of 20 lbs and I use the handy dandy cargo net and a load strap to strap it to the back seat if you break down and have to spend the night more gear more better plus I have a 6 pound tool kit in the bag that I pretty much could take the whole bike apart

[G]

Every time I watch your vids bro, I’m bugged by one enduring conundrum: As a guy who has also always looked young for my age, What’s it like being in your 30s and still being asked for ID in bars?

Thank you for sharing these tips.

Another is to remember just how strong and useful duct tape is, and how readily its glued side sticks together. You can create a totally watertight seal this way. Fuel and oil will prevent it from holding, and heat will degrade it over time. But my Ford Mondeo has a gaiter of the stuff which I renew periodically.

Ergo, air leaks on the inlet side can be fixed semi permanently using a combination of duct tape and wire around the inlet and carb or accelerator body. You can make gaskets from it too.

Remove the cardboard core to save space.

Ride safe, and beware of moose during the rutting season 😜

[CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

I used to have a bike with a "Stash Bar." It had a quick remove bar end that would hold a twenty, ID, first aid stuff and flat tire repair kit. If you think of something you need, there's always a place for it.

[anonymous-yghy]

Note RE tourniquets: Even if you are fuzzy on proper technique, it's probably best to attempt the tourniquet if you're bleeding out. :) Having said that, just pack a CAT in the med-kit. Don't waste time using a strap.

[MrSaemichlaus]

Why is this guy so natural on camera, it's unreal

[danpluso]

If you are worried about the plastic quick disconnects, Slavens Racing sells all metal ones. I installed the metal ones on my KTM and now I have the stock KTM plastic ones to use for a siphon tube or fuel pressure gauge.

[ansmerek]

The best 'save your life' mod is to bypass the kick stand safety switch so every time you hit a big pothole your engine doesn't momentarily stall. Also use a rubber band to capture your kick stand so the same situation doesn't cause it to drop on rough roads

[tobiasr]

Omg... I’m quite jealous you can be so remote in Canada to seriously need this stuff. Here in Germany, you can simply walk from everywhere within an hour to the next gas station or town. 😅
Keep up your good vids! They are great! 🤙

[KingJreff]

Definitely agree with knowing how to apply any TQ you can fashion but throw a couple CATs in your kit. They're plenty light and way more reliable than trying to use a strap when time counts and you're stressed.

[angelocardoc]

Extra lights~~zip ties~~duct tape~~wire~~JB Weld~~Tire repair kit~~strap on head light~~Knife~~lighter~~First aid kit containing, gauze, medical tape, scissors, tweezers, surgical gloves, painkillers~~pliers/wire cutters~~multi screw driver~~power charge port for charging mobile phone~~Tow strap.
Never ride alone. 3 people, or more is best. One to stay with injured, one to get help.

[vilierpacal]

I found this channel when I was looking for Bell MX-9 review and it hit me right away how professional are your videos. You speak clearly, give all the information that I need and there is also a room for great photography here. Definitely a sub:)

[DutchMotos]

I finally bought my first bike! And watched all your vids a few times and really like the vlogs. Keep em going!