Awesome Video ! I would just have mentioned that a break lever adjusted to high can cause dramatic accidents. When you have to reach up for the breaklever, DONT loosen your grip enough and unintentionally open the throttle more. It results in accelerating into the threat you wanted to break infront of. (seen this happen to a friend, nothing I want to experience again.) Always set the breaklever up, low enough so you have to CLOSE the throttle to reach it.
@shardlake Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, amazes me how many people never adjust any of these, had a guy at work jump on my bike (same make/model as his) he could not work out why it was different, all I had done was move the handlebar and adjust the lever position.
@redrockpanda Жыл бұрын
Ask you mum to follow you because she cares 😂😂😂 Awesome video as always.
@ppatrao Жыл бұрын
Epic!
@uberian22 Жыл бұрын
The bringing the tools you used on your first ride after adjustment is excellent advice. When I adjusted the height of my shifter I forgot to fully tighten the bolts so about 20 minutes into my first ride, The bar connecting my shifter to the bike disconnected. I had to pull over and hand tighten it. Because of this I discovered rather quickly how to utilize the friction zone as I was stuck at a stoplight in 4th gear.
@jorgezanafriavasconez9315 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video. I got a new bike a week ago and was already missing the old one because of the uncomfortable position of the gear lever. Now I know it can be easily adjusted. Thanks a lot!
@yveslegrand9826 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always ! You may also tell : "check your user manual for nominal adjustments" because when you get a used motorbike (and sometimes even a brand new one) you discovers that the settings are not matching the specifications to start with. Have all the setup reset at factory value is the only way to start on good bases.
@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23 Жыл бұрын
If you want an EASY. one-person way to set that Bike Sag, I cut a short bit of suitable diameter rubber pipe, split the side and wrap it round the Fork and Rear Spring Shaft at maximum lift when the bike is loaded but not with me on it. When I get on it the compression pushes the rubber tube ring down/up the shaft/fork, and when I get off the bike it returns to its resting hight, leaving the rubber collar at it's relaxed travel and can be adjusted from there. That's just my way. .
@riderramblings Жыл бұрын
I hope your girlfriend is OK and that her finger is healing nicely, even though you're probably still not talking to her. Oh, and how are the repairs coming along on the bike...
@jaxager Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I especially love that you don't yammer on and on about your turbo Busa and dank nooners in every single video. Keep up the great content!
@jbapparel10 Жыл бұрын
Wishing your Mrs a speedy recovery, At least she rides I guess.... I can't even get my best friends to start riding, Maybe one day they will finally see the light 👏🏻
@douglasreid699 Жыл бұрын
I got a cable clutch on my 2021 kawasaki 650 versys and it has the 5 points of adjustability like the brake leaver, pretty sure my kle 500 back in 2006 had adjustable clutch leaver and that was cable as well. Just depends on the manufacturer. And for adjusting suspension, you also get static sag (bike under its own weight) too, then what your body weight changes to the suspension. Dave Moss has videos on how to adjust your suspension for your body which can explain it far better than i can. You find out what settings you got first before changing things so you got a reference to go back to, then start to make changes, and you can use a cable tie on the front fork to measure braking compression and if your bottoming out the forks under braking which is bad. Again, watching Dave moss videos you can pick up the skills to do it yourself for a safer ride.
@wiintermelon Жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I’m even more invested in your content now that I know we’re exactly the same build LOL
@TammyMartinBLUE9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Going from cruiser to sport @ 60 has been a learning curve! The rake or lack of rake has been a trip🤣. It feels (in comparison) in a slow turn like the bike gets to a sudden point where the handlebars get heavy and it wants to (buckle under for cruisers) nose dive. It's one of the conversion cons, I love my Street Triple but now I want a cross over to go cross country because this is great in town or short trips but not a all day trip to beach or mountains🤪. Unless you have suggestions?
@JacobBaldry Жыл бұрын
Love the vid! The good practices at the end is a great. If you’re going to make adjustments, bring what you need to change it again. The mindset becomes “I’m going to get these perfect before I get back home” instead of “let’s go see if it’s right”. Also your pulling 5’6” off my dude.
@dannymac4428 Жыл бұрын
You've done the impossible!!!! Got a gf that has crashed your bike and still stuck around afterwards, you are a GOD 😂. Once again a brilliant vid. Great tips, many thanks. Hope your gf gets better soon 😬
@MotoLopez1k Жыл бұрын
You can use zip ties around your front fork to measure travel
@DIVA-MC-7 Жыл бұрын
Was so excited that I got my licence that I forget I had to tune my new bike 😂😂 it feels great Anyway ahaha. Gonna do it tonight thanks
@Pkp-zr2li Жыл бұрын
You will be one of my main references for bikes since we are around the same height. Thank god and thank you
@gekolizzard Жыл бұрын
First thing I did after getting my duke was to adjust the brake and clutch so as to avoid reaching for either lever. Good advice
@Blade__susi Жыл бұрын
My clutch lever is a bit under the grip, and my front brake lever is straight 90 degrees to my hand because that's just more comfortable for me
@tertiusjansevanvuuren1080 Жыл бұрын
Epic man.. I'm gonna adjust a bunch of stuff. Great videos 👍
@betruly7894 Жыл бұрын
Nice video and simple o understand. The first part of the video where you explained the suspension settings, I think only valid for bikes like yours. I own a Harley it has already 4cm gaap fully extended 😂. I'm sure every bike out there is different.
@gekolizzard Жыл бұрын
This guy needs more subs. Excellent video once again.
@2lbsTrigrPull Жыл бұрын
1:51 damn you dissed your own gf... lol
@niceday2dayman Жыл бұрын
LOL at anybody who uses a tape measure over feel to adjust their levers. It's so natural...just stick your fingers out and put the levers there.
@a-jay1203 Жыл бұрын
1:54 Great camera work 🫢😂 it wasn’t funny until you played it twice😂… “but anyway “
@bikerfan6554Ай бұрын
Awesome well presented video , thank you
@khantst5963 Жыл бұрын
Practical and nth pretentious in the video. Appreciate the effort creating content like those.
@Mean-bj8wp Жыл бұрын
Well I have a cable clutch and I have lever adjustment for reach as standard on my little Chinese 125 but the MT doesn't.
@DarkyMoto Жыл бұрын
I just got my first bike today. Will apply this as soon as possible. Thank you and ride safe! 😉💕
@angrytuareg Жыл бұрын
so good ..simple but so valuable info
@Jagknorr Жыл бұрын
I just did a lot of this stuff last weekend 😂
@crimsonpentagram9370 Жыл бұрын
that is why you need friends who help eachother and take care of each other's stuff and problems
@jasonshalt3925 Жыл бұрын
Nice video!👍🏻
@random_reveal9812 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these useful ideas ☺️
@advaittashok309910 ай бұрын
My wrist hurts like hell because of the positioning of the clutch lever. Thanks for the info
@onsapplikasies86205 ай бұрын
Ask you mum to follow you because she cares. Love it.
@ParadiseBiker Жыл бұрын
Extremely valuable information
@Bahle_Gaji Жыл бұрын
Chaos, my man, I need to know what mirrors you're running because I see they can mount with the stock bar ends. I want to do something similar to my MT-07
@hypermotardking Жыл бұрын
Great useful video that probably 90% still don’t do
@CasualRiders Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another incredible video. Keep up the great work 🤘🤘🤘
@honeyy749510 ай бұрын
Full of knowledge Good 😍
@domenik8339 Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about the most important upgrades that can't be done for free? I'm talking the most upgrade per dollar.
@StrawDragon Жыл бұрын
What I did was pay my local motorcycle shop $40 and they did the setup for me :) Best $40 mod ever!
@HundKappa Жыл бұрын
Hey Chaos Causes, can you please do a video, or tell us about how to get the best sound captured when riding your bike? You did one like 5 years ago with the Zoom h1 i think. Thank your for all your videos with many tips and tricks! Thank you in advance Greetings from Germany.
@sammemrys8195 Жыл бұрын
Simple adjustments that can make a big difference. I wonder how many people got a different bike for a 'better fit'?
@dTriX09 Жыл бұрын
could you please make a vlog on tools to carry ona ride. I personally use Yamaha FZ 250. I prefer to make adjustments like these myself but unware of type of tools or of which size/mesurment I should have..
@PureEvolution Жыл бұрын
I didnt reliase how many people dont do this when they get a new bike its crazy first thing i didnt after about a week or so riding to feel relaxed on the bike and friend asked why you doing that on a new bike shocking... Great video to follow will point my friends in the direction for sure
@GameRevMoto Жыл бұрын
Awesome and easy to understand videos 👍🏻 newbie here 😂
@unknownps Жыл бұрын
Well presented as always
@craiggraham2638 Жыл бұрын
All good stuff - apart from the bit about cable vs hydraulic clutch. You do get reach adjustment on cable clutch’s as well - as stock, the z650 and Street Triple have it, although Yamaha being stingy didn’t include it on the MT07 (and I guess on the other MT’s as well?)
@HvV8446 Жыл бұрын
I have a versys 650. Both levers are adjustable. But hey, its half a z650. A lot more comfortable though.
@douglasreid699 Жыл бұрын
As the other guy said, i got it on my 650 versys, but im pretty sure i had adjustment on both leavers on my kle 500 back in 2006, i think its just a kawasaki thing which is nice of them as you should be comfortable in any vehicle.
@DarkAngel60004 Жыл бұрын
How did you mount your plate down there and keep your lights? Im looking for a similar mod for my R1 but every tidy I see gets rid of the signals or doesnt have a seperate mount for the plate.
@MohsinExperiments Жыл бұрын
5:02 fix your vice firmly on the table with nuts and bolts. I promise you'll not regret it.
@StrawDragon Жыл бұрын
I wanted to also say that i used to get a lot of neck pain after riding. I figured it was my naked bike and helmet with my gopro and cardo catching wind.. But after my suspension was setup properly, all that neck pain was gone. Still the best $40 mod for me :)
@charipri7859 Жыл бұрын
I have a question. I just bought gsxr 600, no abs. at what speed can i brake hard in an emergency without slipping and falling? 20 kmh? 40 kmh?
@HavasiP Жыл бұрын
Been riding for about 7 years and owned several bikes and I have never even touched the suspension settings on any of them. This video is correct when it says the hardest part of adjusting your suspension is making a friend that can help you...
@electroevolution5777 Жыл бұрын
Or finding a person who takes it seriously and tries to actually accurately measure distance.
@soymartiinez Жыл бұрын
Dream bike 🎯
@uses0ap Жыл бұрын
Chaos Moss Tuning
@ornob3330 Жыл бұрын
love u buddy this video I just need to know
@joeszucs2190 Жыл бұрын
Im 6'3" I want the seat on my Harley to be about 10-14 inches back without going up over the rear tire. No idea how you are getting that without a custom frame.
@bubbagsxr9312 Жыл бұрын
6:07 beautiful 720
@italyguy08 Жыл бұрын
What is that tail tidy called?
@jvera718 Жыл бұрын
I just got the crg hindsight mirrors and it looks like you have the same ones. We’re you able to use the stock bar ends with them?
@adhils9633 Жыл бұрын
i spray oil onto a cloth and wipe my bike with that cloth..is that bad to wipe it with oil spayed cloth .does it deteriorate the paint
@danielcampos85968 ай бұрын
8:13 Does the brakelight switch need lubricant to function? I'm having issues with mine and it's not the height; I apply the rear brake and sometimes the switch gets stuck and the brake light remains on after disengaging the brake pedal. I tried adjusting it in every possible position but the issue remains
@1213dragon1 Жыл бұрын
I definitely need to set the rider sag on my cb500x I had the bike for 3 years and have not done it and I'm definitely lighter than the average rider 😂
@thepunkpenguin Жыл бұрын
Whoever filmed your girlfriend crashing is clearly a bad videographer 🤣
@SnelleJelle_ Жыл бұрын
nice vid! may i ask how tall u are?
@john-wq8kf23 күн бұрын
I don’t think as a rider of sixty two years and seventeen motorcycles I would recommend any new biker to mess on with his bike’s fork clamps. No way
@joshyjohnson5287 Жыл бұрын
Where you get your boots tho? 7:50
@72Trainer Жыл бұрын
Tell the girl shit happens ! Great video.
@flippy6611 ай бұрын
00:10 - tell me you don't understand averages without telling me. 01:20 - no it isn't, 30mm on an MT07 is going to be completely different to 30mm on an Africa Twin. The goal is to have your sag set to the manufacturer's setting for your weight.
@theduffman441 Жыл бұрын
😂😂 My bike weighs 800 lb. There's no way I could lean it onto the kickstand without it falling on me
@bramvanvugt8926 Жыл бұрын
A girlfriend measuring you compress length vs your full extended length wahahah sorry😅
@paulroberts3639 Жыл бұрын
Clearly you girlfriend is awesome for helping with your set up. You must now buy her, her own bike as compensation. That will also keep you dirt bike safe. 😀
@1996axon Жыл бұрын
my wife crashed her own bike that i bought, instead of mine :D (at least the bike survived with 1 scratch and she whitout any injury:D )
@SHITKHUNT03 Жыл бұрын
I hope your dirt bikes ok 😱
@kawasakiaddiction6296 Жыл бұрын
A too tight chain will screw your measurements f and b.
@WomenRQueensNMyFaceIsTheThrome3 ай бұрын
It feels like no one really talks about it yet it's super important
@SongJLikes Жыл бұрын
Oh man, sorry to hear about your lady friend and dirt bike . .
@81MrKMan Жыл бұрын
Ask your mom cause she cares. LOL but true.
@barrydailly2091 Жыл бұрын
Chaos - the rules are clear: only you should ride your motorcycle; nobody else! Except maybe your dad - cos he also cares...
@HvV8446 Жыл бұрын
Hell no. Im not letting my dad get on my bike. First, i dont want to get it damaged. And second, i still like him so i'd like if he stuck around a little bit longer. He'd kill himself on my bike.
@RadSalacan Жыл бұрын
She gonna keep riding?
@mochidera3928 Жыл бұрын
oof 2 days after fitting custom graphics
@midlifeduck7040 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I would only add that you are missing a step in the rider sag segment sir. There are 2 more measurements and some light maths to get a proper travel measurement. You're not accounting for stiction
@ariesmarsexpress2 ай бұрын
It case it ever comes up again, the average person from a pure mathematical point of view represents 1% of the population averaged, not 50%
@Kid574 Жыл бұрын
Why is your brake lever getting all the way back? it's not supposed to do that, not even at the closest adjustment position
@fanitram Жыл бұрын
Why use feet and kg, choose one. Feet and pounds or cm and kg 0:44
@philosoraptor777 Жыл бұрын
0:12 That's not how averages work.
@bailey9r8 ай бұрын
"I have to rely on my girlfriend even though she isn't my first choice" Well now you got us curious, who was your first choice for girlfriend? ;
@cryboyhun Жыл бұрын
The fork setup are wrong. It you set the fork height lower then its better cornering, uprise help with high speed manovering. Just like a sport bike or the chopper. And on the other side sport bike fork angel are more less than a naked or turing bike and do wubble, but better in cornering.
@fireblade128 Жыл бұрын
👍
@NickForsberg85 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to drive it
@Adrenalean767 Жыл бұрын
Well im average thank God.
@syedenhammydude61963 ай бұрын
Goddammit.... 5 1/2' tall and 60 kgs???? How can i not subscribe to myself??? All your problems are belong to us!
@showmytime9177 Жыл бұрын
are you planning on changing the girlfriend to something that is your first choice ?
@lIlIllIlIllIlllIllIIIIIIIIIlII Жыл бұрын
Already lost me at step 1 too much hassle
@aizawax5946 Жыл бұрын
Bikes are made for the average man* women are usually to short
@Ghryst3 ай бұрын
"set up for yourself" "get a friend to help" quit wasting my time with your clickbait