10 Hacks for Any Motorcycle (almost)

Рет қаралды 14,185

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 124

@RocketMan_Moto 15 күн бұрын

ALL ROCKETMAN DISCOUNT CODES: rocketman-motorcycles.com/discount_codes_rocketman.htm 10% OFF Roadskin Jeans - Trip Machine accessories - Pyramid Plastics SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/rocketmanmoto/ instagram.com/rocketman_moto/ #rocketman #motorcycle

@sometimestraveller 3 ай бұрын

I second the bicycle accessories point! I, rather conveniently, have been a cyclist for over 25 years prior to getting my first bike. I've been using the smaller bike bags virtually since day 1, but hands down the best one for me is my no-name insulated drink holder that velcros on (comfortably secure even at 100kmh). When summer rolls round here in Japan, daily highs are regularly over 35C, so every little bit of chilled fluids helps.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

👍😊

@hamsterclamper 3 ай бұрын

Some great ideas there RM. Nice compilation👍

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed😊👍

@teneretraveller8980 3 ай бұрын

Agree re Decathlon. Cross bar bag, £7, fits perfectly across the handlebars. Attacged with zip ties. Touratech was 100 when I last looked! Rode safe

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Good tip. Thanks👍

@suspiciousdoge9yand104 3 ай бұрын

The chopping board thing you did at the rear was totally uncalled for. Love it. RM is a true handyman 😎

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Lol, glad you liked that one. They're only a few euros and you can buy a new one to fit the holes on each bike/rear rack :)

@McNuggetPolo 3 ай бұрын

That first hack is great, I did something similar with my F900 XR. Instead of using cable ties I attached some velcro around the USB plug and underneath one of the plastic panels of the motorcycle. When not in use the plug is out of sight and water ingress is hardly a concern if you find a great spot. As you might remember the 900 XR isn't equipped with a USB power socket so the cable I have is permanently attached to the bike. The cable tie solution did come to mind but water damage was more of a concern so I opted for the velcro idea instead.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Great improvement on the cable tie. Thanks for sharing👍😊

@clarkstreetcustoms 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Perfectly timed ideas having had my ‘24 Tiger 900 RP for a month now. The cable tie on the USB-C outlet. Magic.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Lol, thanks. The simplest ideas are the best :)

@davgb7904 3 ай бұрын

Some great material in there! I like the shrink wrap cable ties - I normally use a cable tie to tie the cables, but this is much neater. The Scotchguard, I already use. Had a couple of car roof racks come with similar and they never scuffed in lots of use. Great stuff for lots of protective places. And a man after my own - top boxes look awful, no use to carry any significant weight for their size putting it behind the rear wheel and affecting the front end, as well as catching the wind. Like you I use a small 10/15L tail bag for waterproofs and odds. Much as I love SWM gear, my tail bag is only a £15ish Chinese one but I reckon equally as good as the SW for what it does. I just use the straps to affix, but like your board idea! I have two CTeKs - both the 0.8 motorcycle model which I believe is all a motorcycle requires for trickle charge, with the larger ones more capable for bigger vehicles. I also have an Optimate 4 (I have three bikes, so they all get hooked up in bad weather down times!) I prefer the CTeKs - not sure why, I think they all run similar programs. Also with you on the bags. I happen to have a couple of handlebar bags - again cheapos off eBay - which are SO useful when you don't want a tank bag. You turn out such high quality video content with really sensible objective material. We may not all agree on each others feelings but you always explain your position and why you feel a certain way.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input 😊👍

@creedm3040 3 ай бұрын

I love videos like this. I didn't realize there were different types of cleaners for different types of paint. I use this cleaner called Plexus. My dealer highly recommended it and it seems to work on anything. Windscreen, paint, chrome and carbon fiber. I like idea of your zip tie holder. I will definitely use that. Your bike is coming along nicely. Best!

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks👍😊

@MCGMB 3 ай бұрын

Really good ideas, particularly the clever uses of cable ties.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked them :)

@mattgilmour4476 3 ай бұрын

Another great and easy mod from one of your earlier videos - change out to valve caps that match an accent colour on the bike - makes them really easy to find (and importantly) check tyre pressures.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Oh yes, I'd forgotten about that one :)

@michaelmclarney1994 3 ай бұрын

Great tips RM, I will be using the protective film idea in the future. You're right about looking at cycling shops for kit, camping and outdoors shops are good too. We are often taken for mugs when the cost of things go through the roof when connected to the word motorcycle!

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Motorcycle tax🙄

@michaelmclarney1994 3 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto you've got that right!

@paulg4213 Ай бұрын

I second that about cycling shops. I use the cheaper cycling shorts under riding gear for that little bit extra cushioning on long journeys.

@armandomorales5857 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic list! the foam grips also help to prevent the original grips from getting damaged after a few thousand kms. and great tip on the cyclist bag !

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found some useful ideas in there👍😊

@Bmichaels679 3 ай бұрын

Love tips from another Type A individual.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

👍😊

@EDP1 3 ай бұрын

nice bike and great mods .

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bobbluesbarker 3 ай бұрын

Nice collection of ideas there. I've just got a Tiger 850 Sport, which already had a smallish top box on it, which I think that I'll keep on it. I got the Speedo Angels display protector, but went for the anti glare one, which just cuts the reflections on the display down a bit. I'll have a look at that larger bar for the windshield adjuster. Lower crash bars and an MRA touring screen are also on my shopping list! 😂

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Always good fun sourcing and then installing new bits😊👍

@magaudion 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff. When you change your tank bag, have a look at the new Pro City WP which is totally waterproof and does away with the faff of a waterproof cover .

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it looks good👍😊

@Oscar240z 3 ай бұрын

Superb video really useful thanks for this excelkent

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

👍😊

@aagetreffen 3 ай бұрын

I went with the trax adventure cases, trax toolbox and barkbusters on my tiger as well. I went all out on triumph original acsessories too. And I changed the tires to dunlop trailmax mission.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

I’ll be changing the tyres to something slightly beefier when the time comes👍😊

@clarkstreetcustoms 3 ай бұрын

I swapped out the A41s with the Pirelli Scorpion STR on my ‘24 RP straight away. Suits the 70/30 road/offroad I’m doing. Quiet too at highway speeds.

@cramster3495 3 ай бұрын

Great tips thanks RM. On Decathlon, their skiing base layers are also brilliant for biking. look smart and are less than £15

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I’ve got a couple of those👍😊

@lynsmith1096 3 ай бұрын

Good list of mods

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

👍😊

@DonaMane 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to look into those Grip Puppies! I'm sure I could they'll come in handy to quell the vibrations! and I'll look into those other suggestions as well!

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

The name is a bit daft, but the Grip Puppies really do improve comfort

@skymningforelsket1302 2 ай бұрын

Some clever ideas there! I was going to use electrical tape to create a barrier between where the seat touches the frame rails and wears through the paint. But I think I might get some of that cloth tape instead. I'm in the process of figuring out how to put a car radar detector on the bike I'm 1/2 done, because I already worked out a way that it will audio alert into a wireless earpiece under my helmet.

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

Cloth tape is a must-have in any workshop :) Good luck with your radar!

@skymningforelsket1302 2 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto We should go into business making proper motorcycle radar detectors. The lot of motorcycle detectors on the market is a tiny, sorry selection, and overpriced. The capabilities and features of the automotive detectors is 3x better and 1/2 the price. I actually consider a detector be safety kit. If I make my decisions on the road based upon trying to avoid tickets, I'm not going to be doing what I need to do. The regulations of the road are written to suit what is appropriate for automobiles, by non-motorcyclists. Riding in the middle of a pack of cars because I'm afraid of a ticket for doing 80 mph for 20 seconds to get out of there, isn't what I want to be doing.

@sebastiaanprins98 3 ай бұрын

I have a similar splash guard om my 800 xc best cheap mod ever, also fender extender on the front mudguard is really good

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, just a shame they’re not fitted in the factory

@gerryryan2302 3 ай бұрын

It is a point of contention with me about anything pre fixed with “motorcycle” becomes very expensive …I wear merino wool base layers from an outdoor outlet meant for walkers ..half the price ..mind you they would be certainly more effective with more blinking LEDs 🤔

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Haha :)

@PeterR0035 3 ай бұрын

I subscribed. What other best compliment could I give...? ❤ PS I'm curious; you are a British citizen, living in Portugal?

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Peter. Yes, lived in the UK until leaving university, then lived in France for 35 years before moving to Portugal😊

@PeterR0035 3 ай бұрын

@RocketMan_Moto Nice! An educated and adventurous, well traveled man 😊 Me, I'm 60 and have lived in Belgium my whole life. That is, when I wasn't traveling; I rode to South Africa and back on a Honda 500XL (2 year trip) did an overland trip to Nepal and spent 3 years crossing the centre of Australia, riding my 3 dromedaries. I do want to visit Portugal this summer (my trips have become a bit smaller this day and era...😂) You have a nice channel, I appreciate very much your style and all the effort you put into it, thank you. ❤ Take care!

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

@siposarpad 2 ай бұрын

From Decathlon one can buy very good rain protective clothing too, for 1/5 price of same motorcycle gear.

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

They have some great stuff, well worth checking out. Thanks for your input :)

@esrider7765 Ай бұрын

Nice tips. Going to see if they do a rear shock plastic trim for himmy shock.

@RocketMan_Moto Ай бұрын

Thanks. Hope you find what you're looking for :)

@esmondvanklink7624 2 ай бұрын

Great tips! Getting my Tiger in 2 weeks. It seems you have a Navi/phone mount on your windshield. Which one is it and do you recommend it? Thnx!

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

A €15 AliExpress special. Works perfectly, especially given the price👍

@jamesbain4351 3 ай бұрын

Hi RM, i use same SW Motech tank bag on my V85TT. Tank on tiger is similar as meaning not easy to position for key access, However SWM do a rather fancy mounting for the Guzzi which uses same filler cap fitment but bag fits to an extension which means lower on the tank and no issues with key access.....sorry cant post a pic, but wonder if SWM do not have a similar mounting for the Tiger? Cheers, enjoy the channel 👍

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, James. I know what you’re talking about, they do a similar extender for the Honda CB500X. Not yet for the Tiger, unfortunately🙁

@paulg4213 Ай бұрын

Great tips RM. Quick question re SW-Motech pannier carrier, did you fit the kit for the 2019-23 bike to your 24 RP?

@RocketMan_Moto Ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes, pannier kit is the same as the 1st gen Tiger afaik :)

@MarcoPagni-tf3rd 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, do you know if the sw motech side racks that you have are the same of the 2023 model? On the sw motech shop they are indicated up to model 23. Thanks for your videos!

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

I think they’re the same, but the 2024 exhaust sticks out slightly more, so you need one of the more recent racks.

@MarcoPagni-tf3rd 2 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto thank you, i just enquired the retailer of sw motech in Italy and they are testing the system on a new bike, waiting for an answer. Greetings from Italy.

@trouty65 3 ай бұрын

Have you test ridden an Aprilia Tuareg 660? I’ve been looking for a while, test rode the bike and loved it from the off. Amazing engine and handling. The tide seems to have turned on the reviews of the Yamaha T7 having the monopoly😃. Go and try one, be good to see one on your channel, great content👊

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Aprilia dealer here is hopeless. Never has any demo bikes😟

@end-days Ай бұрын

Don't know where you're riding... looks amazing tho... oh, Portugal, nice 👍

@RocketMan_Moto Ай бұрын

Yes, we have lived in the Algarve for 3.5 years :)

@alextoma6992 3 ай бұрын

what kind of crash bars are those? I'm looking for something for the 2024 GT Pro. since the ones from triumph are not amazing

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

The bars are factory. Seem ok to me, especially when combined with a pair of Barkbusters

@Snoozzzzzze 3 ай бұрын

Apologies for referring to an earlier video but… you mentioned rubber damping in the hinges of the Transalp footrests before, could you enlarge on that please? Cheers.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

I believe I was referring to the small self-adhesive rubber disc I tried inserting in the hinge to damp the peg. It probably helped a bit, but the difference wasn't immediately noticeable, tbh.

@stevenbailey1863 2 ай бұрын

Hello , I test rode the 2024 Gt pro today an it was brilliant in every way ! But the heat coming off the engine was unbearable it was 24c here in England today so probably not the best conditions to test ride it but I just cold not cope with that much heat coming out the motor , is yous the same ?

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

I can’t feel it through my riding jeans, but now the temperatures are rising (29 today) it is noticeable with my mesh trousers. No worse than my Speed Twin, though

@ujay888cc 12 күн бұрын

Good morning RM May I ask a couple of questions about the Quad lock mount please? Are you happy with the accessory bar and what are your thoughts on vibration damaging the phone camera? I've a 2020 Tiger GT Pro

@RocketMan_Moto 12 күн бұрын

The AliExpress accessory bar offers good quality for the money. The weight of my iPhone 14 Pro Max means it does wobble a bit on the mount, but this is different to, and less destructive than vibration. Touch wood, I have not had any problems with Quad Lock mounts, but I do always use their anti-vibration thing…🤞😊

@ujay888cc 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for a quick reply. I'm grateful.

@J1mmy08 3 ай бұрын

Does the aluminum bar impede in any way the adjustment of the windscreen? I would be interested to change it too, but I am concerned about the adjustability of the windscreen.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

It actually makes it easier. The metal bar replaces the factory plastic thing and is easier to grab and less flexible👍

@J1mmy08 3 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto thanks for showing this accessory and for clarifying. Just ordered it!

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Much nicer than the cheap factory thing and you can actually use it to mount your phone, too👍😊

@Greggspies 3 ай бұрын

Like your tail bag hack I'll borrow that cheers

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

👍😊

@flatcapcaferacer 3 ай бұрын

I like the Pyramid Plastic pieces. I went for color matched hugger and chain guard.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, they also do a full hugger👍

@Irishrover1 3 ай бұрын

Excellent keep it in perfect condition for the next owner, give me a shout when it goes on the market. End of June 😂

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

😂👍

@Irishrover1 3 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto I used to do all that with every bike and then discovered it made not a cent of difference in the trade in value. I now just ride them and clean it every so often, less stressful. 😥

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

It does make a difference when you sell privately, especially when the buyer has seen all your videos

@Irishrover1 3 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto good news for me then no one watches the videos 😥🤣

@fredh4641 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, since I have exactly the same bike as you (Tiger 900 Rally Pro Khaki Green) I have a request; would you count the maximum number of clicks of your left (rebound) and right (compression) frontfork please? Mine has left 13 and right 26 and that's quite strange as the manual advices for example 18 clicks for an off road setting (so 5 clicks short on the left side)......... Thanks in advance! 👍 Cheers from The Netherlands

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a job for the dealer😉

@fredh4641 3 ай бұрын

I have already been there, they are going to contact Triumph. I'm just curious how many "clicks" your bike has, maybe also not enough clicks........@@RocketMan_Moto

@soeu10 26 күн бұрын

Hey there, just wanted to share something. The Tigers have a built-in "via verde" storage compartment. Righ on the back of the passagenr seat, there is a cap that you can remove (holding the Triumph logo) where ....it just fits perfectly!!! and it works rather well. I would send you some pictures if you need. Let me know :)

@RocketMan_Moto 26 күн бұрын

Great tip, I’ll give it a try👍😊

@soeu10 25 күн бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto indeed, I would provide pictures, but I can't share them here. Let me know if you want me to share them to an email inbox or something

@RocketMan_Moto 25 күн бұрын

I received your email and photos. Many thanks :)

@Vegplot 3 ай бұрын

When I had my Tiger 900 I bought Powerbronze's rear tyre hugger and found that kept most of the rear end clean.

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, a hugger is a good alternative, as long as you don’t intend doing too much off road riding👍

@markfranks1329 3 ай бұрын

Good tips and sensible suggestions. I completely agree with you as regards top-boxes. They have their uses, yes, but aesthetically? Utterly horrible to look at. Yuuk! 😖

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

Lol, like putting a roof rack on a Ferrari :)

@markfranks1329 3 ай бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto 😄 Exactly! Great content. Keep them coming. 👍

@bmp72 3 ай бұрын

Not about hacks (I mean my 40+ year old Harleys are still stock), but can you please make a testride and give your opinion on the new RE Himalayan 450 ?

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

I’m hoping to test ride one as soon as my local dealer gets a demo bike in👍

@stuart5899 2 ай бұрын

Would the Rally Pro handle as good as the GTPRO on the roads - ive got 900 GTPRO now and done 18k on it & the larger front wheel just puts me off

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

I was following a friend on a rapid ride through the twisties a couple of days ago. He bought a 2024 GT Pro about a month before I got my RP. We have roughly the same skill level and experience and I had no problem keeping up😊

@stuart5899 2 ай бұрын

Im off to triumphWorld today to make a decision - they got a White Gtpro & a Rally Pro in Kahki green at the shop not sold - so ive got an option

@RocketMan_Moto 2 ай бұрын

Which did you go for?

@stuart5899 2 ай бұрын

Think im getting the Rally Pro - works out a better deal & great deal with Luggage package - still negotiating about another 2 to £300 off

@delwilliams9042 3 ай бұрын

My base layers and mid layers are Decathlon ski wear, fraction of the price of motorcycle specific clothing and in my opinion, a lot better

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

They do sell some really good stuff👍😊

@fingerhorn4 3 ай бұрын

But...but...you didn't say whether you continue to be pleased with your Tiger? It's about this time that you begin to have doubts, but no sign. Have you really found the right bike?

@RocketMan_Moto 3 ай бұрын

There are minor irritations, as with any bike, but overall it corresponds exactly to my riding needs😊👍