10 Motorcycle Things I Can't Live Without
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- These are the motorcycle related products that I can't live without.
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I started riding when I was 13, am now 76 and put 5-10K miles a year on my Multistrada. However my Mom thinks I will grow out of this phase soon! 😂
You still had a mom at 76, lucky you. I wish my mother live that long
for some reason, wearing earplugs makes the bike feel so much smoother and nimble
Right?!? Why is that?
@@CanyonChasers I'm just hazarding a guess, but I think when you're not hearing every single rattle, mechanical sound or little bit of air movement, your mind has less input that will cause a reaction. Even if we're good at staying calm and without undue tension, stopping the aural barrage really helps.
Speaking of which, I'll need to try that sample pack. I've long used earbuds and got some custom ones recently, but the custom ones really started hurting on my trip across Australia, and I think the seal broke and let noise in anyway. The trauma caused tinnitus and an infection I've just gotten over. A friend lent me some decent quality foam plugs - the comfort and noise suppression was unparalleled. I love the idea of reusable ones like Pinlock and NoNoise plugs, but for me they just don't compare to good quality foam plugs (and my right ear is very weirdly shaped).
Also, 90 degree valve stems for the tyres, especially as I have spoked rims. And not plastic ones; my mechanic informed me they're prone to leaking and hears constant complaints about them on track days. Get metal ones.
I had some very expensive custom molded ones, but apparently, as your weight fluctuates so does the seal in your ear. I gave up and now just use the most quiet foam ones I can find.
It definitely removes the constant wondering if “that noise” is okay or a problem.
@@CanyonChasers would it be because our ears are also responsible for giving us a sense of balance, since noise causes vibrations in our ears, our whole body would feel the vibrations, now if we were to cut off those vibrations, mainly caused by noise, our body would feel much more relaxed and would feel much stable.
Two things I have found really helpful to stash on the bike somewhere: Alcohol wet wipes and a stuff sack backpack. I used to carry big alcohol wipes to clear bug guts from my visor in a pinch. A 10-pack is thin and fits in an inner pocket of a jacket or under a seat but can be a day-saver on a ride on backroads when you find a swarm of bugs at 60mph. I also kept a backpack under my seat for use in a pinch. Something like my Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day pack. It packs down to about half the size of your fist but expands out to a 22L drybag. I've used it to pick up groceries after a ride, pack out trash I found on the road, or carry in a lunch and then stash the bag for the rest of the ride.
I LOVE the mini backpack idea! I think I should make short exposing your genius idea!
I keep a tiny spray bottle and microfiber cloth in a pocket of my tank bag. Makes it easy to do a quick face shield wipe at a red light or a pull off
That ride out to the Old Sinclair here in Utah will definitely get your visor covered in bugs during the summer.
I think it's the lake that attracts them all. And alcohol wipes would be a life saver!
I got myself a Helite H-Moov backpack. It has a lot of great features (integrated helmet net etc) and best of all, it’s an airbag! In it, I usually carry a freezer bag with a bit of water and a micro fibre cloth for the bugs on the visor.
Completely agree. I always carry a bag I can completely collapse. Having a bag that takes virtually no space always at hand is a must for me, even outside the motorcycle world, you can just carry them in regular backpacks.
A good, consistent tire pressure gauge is a must have. I check the tire pressure every time I throw a leg over.
This is so true!
Ditto!
It's amazing how many people rely on unreliable tools and gadgets these days. "good, consistent" isn't as common as one would assume with motorcycle related things, considering the potential implications of that.
I stash three things in every one of my riding jackets: earplugs, a tiny pack of Kleenex, and a pair of cheap reading glasses (yes, I’m over 40).
I have these guys stashed in all sorts of inconspicuous places amzn.to/3UoQGqT
yes to the gps planning video
I couldn’t agree more on the tinted visor. I’ll go one step further and say a transition visor. 110% worth the money
I treated myself to a bike lift from HF during christmas, on sale for 400 bucks. Incredible purchase. Everything is easier. From rearsets and replacing brake pads to maintaining the chain and cleaning stuff, the lift is probably the best bike item purchase i have made.
Portable handheld tire inflator + quality tire gauge are a must for track days.
The biggest "got to have it" motorcycle accessory for me comes from one of your previous videos. MOUNTAIN BIKES! I started mountain biking because of your channel and I'll always have a mountain bike now. My track riding and racing improved a lot because I became less afraid when the tires start to shimmy around, because it's ALWAYS happening on the MTB. I also saw huge gains in my cardio endurance and fitness so I dont get so exhausted from a 20 minute track session. Finally, I found ANOTHER discipline and hobby that I absolutely love.
Yes! MTB!! It's the best! It improves every aspect of your riding!
I love my tinted flip down internal visor...best invention ever!
Microfiber towels - used to wash the bike, but I also keep one in the tail bag at all times to clean my visor, wipe dew off my seat in the morning, or as a place to lay out hardware and tools for roadside fixes.
Great tip!
I also carry a small spray bottle with a tiny bit of dishsoap. It makes removing bugs from the visor a breeze.
I always carry a small pack of wet wipes for visor & light cleaning, and a small towel to dry
Top item: a modular helmet with an internal sunscreen.
and, yes, show us how you use a Garmin GPS. A Garmin is on my list.
Modulars are super goofy looking to me, and they seem less safe, as the bottom part could break in a crash. If you have a transition shield, you don't need an internal sunscreen also. :)
@@thomasolson8417
I believe that if you hit a tree directly enough, and hard enough, to break the shell of the facebar, your neck will be broken. I also believe the shell material is constant between a full face and modular helmet from the same manufacturer. The full face's facebar is capped with compression foam, so it "looks" more substantial (I assume you are using the chinstrap and you will not hit against the inside of the facebar).
I agree, I thought modulars looked goofy. I bought one, anyway. A month later, I vowed to never wear a full face, again. However, the only time I ride with the facebar up is when entering a gas station. When lifted, it looks like big lever to snap my neck, if I were to slide on the tarmac.
@@bobirwin1028 good points. I don't feel I need a modular, but then, I haven't tried one. Maybe if I did, I would overlook the goofiness of it, as you have. 👍
As for sun protection, my Shoei is awesome in the sun or at night because it has a shield that goes super dark during the day and is clear at night. I wish that tech was more prevalent, and not just a couple of companies offering it, because internal shields add bulk, cost, and potential failure points because of more moving parts. This video doesn't even address it. 😭
Came to say this. Saw an hjc with the dark visor that pops down and instantly fell in love!
You mentioned ear plugs.... I recently bought "Ear Peace" plugs that are absolutely amazing. They take out the wind noise but let me hear everything else important... like my music and communications.
I got custom earplugs (similar to what musicians use) moulded at the audiologist. It was expensive ($300+) but its been super worth it comfort-wise, and its got a filter with a flat frequency response so I can still hear my music.
If you also have weirdly shaped ears and can't find a good comfortable pair, its worth considering
Picking up a basic abba stand is worth it.. on a budget without the extra supports you can do the front end by weighting the rear seat with some bags of cement or something. Once the front wheel is out it will sit fine. With this stand you can do front and back with just one stand, and it supports at the suspension pivot and doesn't get in the way much so for any big jobs A handy tool to have.
Having a small jumpstart kit is pretty handy if you can stowe it under a seat for those times when a battery is dead. Some come with a light built in which is handy for roadside crap at night.
Also. Essential really.. if you dont have a center stand on your bike Always have a flat piece of something solid enough to take your bikes weight through the sidestand with a footprint like your hand or bigger. Because.. on anything less than solid tarmac or concrete your bike might not stay upright that long.
Last year I got some transition prescription glasses for riding. They make riding in sunny weather a lot more enjoyable. Combined with a fold down sun screen in my helmet, I can deal with changing lighting conditions effortlessly without having to swap out a visor.
I really like your videos! I’ve watched Yammie Noob a few times, but he laughs at anything that doesn’t cost a premium price and pretty much makes fun of everyone that doesn’t have the gear that “He” approves of
You have a very personable approach and do a great job explaining the topics of each video! Keep the videos coming!
Thank you! Glad you like them!
Yammie Noob is an a-hole.
That guy is a tool, and should be avoided.
Pledge wipes and a blue shop paper towel for cleaning bugs from the visor when it's dry.
Rain-X for plastic and a blue shop paper towel for keeping the visor clear when it's wet
Custom earplugs by UltimateEar are mine. Cannot ride without them. Much more expensive than foamies but a consistent seal each time, less waste and they connect to the Cardo
Don't they hit the inside of the helmet?
@@CanyonChasers Not at all, they sit flush with your ear and of course no need for speakers in the helmet so there is more space anyway.
I got a photochromatic visor so I don’t need to change it for conditions. It was a bit spendy but worth it.
I wish they were available for more helmets!
Totally agree with your picks mate!
Speaking of picks, the magnet on a stick and a set of different ended picks are a lifesaver in my garage!!! I've got an ABBA Skylift and the fittings for all my bikes, purely because I don't have a lot of space.
Greetings from Not-So-Sunny Scotland!! 🏴😂
I have the Abba Skylift as well, and for the same reason. I also have a plethora of Pit Bull stands for the tire changes and front end work. Next to my tire changer, the Skylift has been one of the best purchases I've made. BTW, it hasn't been all that sunny here in "Sunny Southern California". Of course the rain has been showing up on the weekends, after a week of beautiful blues skies! Cheers
Hello Scotland! Probably my favorite place in the world! The roads there are so good. Single tracks with passing places! Love it!!
@@CanyonChasers If only we had the weather more often... But I've heard Summer this year will be on a Tuesday! 😂👍
@@MrOutOfTheVoid Ah! Not good. That's just Murphy's Law!! Hopefully pick up soon for us all. 😎👍
@@AwTheGears We were there last fall during the big rain storm that shut down all the trains. It was soggy so we spent a lot of time in the pubs sampling your amazing scotches. Dalmore is a favorite!
since my bell helmet comes with a transition visor, this flat plastic banana is THE most convenient thing ever, get a transition visor if you can.
I do sport touring and a spare USB portable charger is convenient. Especially since my helmet bluetooth camera only lasts 5 hours. Don't want to miss out on music and just in case I need a camera on the second half of a 9 hour ride.
Once you get used to riding with earplugs you just can't go back. Got a 10 pack of milwaukee for 3 bux. Very comfortable.
I own every item on your list, and I can tell you that a lift is God’s gift to motorcyclists!
I think I'd put my Held gloves on that list. They have the visor wipe on the left index finger and it has helped me when caught in the rain in stop and go traffic during my commute. I never need it when motoring along though, just turn my head for a second and the wind takes it all away, but when too slow to do that, that visor wiper is convenient
The clear lense glasses is such a good idea
SW-Motech side bags. They're essential for my car-free life
Something else, that you reminded me of, that I kinda prefer a lot...photochromatic visor. They ain't cheap, but it gives all the pros of dark smoke, and clear. Only caveat I've run into are short tunnels can be fun because it takes 45 - 60 seconds for he visor to react.
AGV was making one that used polarized LED technology. It would switch from dark smoke to clear in less than one second. Super cool, but I can't imagine it being affordable.
@@CanyonChasers Doubtful. I worked in an office that had those for conference rooms...they were 5 figures per room.
I use a helmet with a built in extra tinted visor behind the clear visor. It uses a sliding lever to drop it down so if I get any glare I can drop it into place while on the move.
@@kramsc1 Inner sun visor helmets have lower safety ratings because you are sacraficing a lot of padding in the helmet where we are most likely to have an impact. Modular helmets also suffer from this.
That notwithstanding, my personal experience with the inner sun visors, is the seam of the edge of the inner visor is always in my eye line creating distortion. So despite giving them tries on multiple occasions, they just don't work for me.
@@kramsc1 I had 2 issues with those: when retracted they would block the vent at the top of the helmet, and when used it would always be dirty from whatever dust and grime and bugs and whatever flew into the vent of the helmet as I rode. So I got a helmet with a photochromic shield.
I've started using balance beads in my tires. Great results and saves time!
Greetings from the PPRC GREAT VIDEO, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. I CARRY A FEW BUNGEE CORDS, CAME IN HANDY A COUPLE OF TIMES.🇺🇸🍺🍺
Rear spools are by far the best investment I’ve made, lifting a liter bike by yourself without them is a pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone
ordered that cool little fuel spout trigger. should be here today just in time for the track day on saturday. hope to see you out there!
Right on!
I see Ty and that Guy. A fellow man of culture I see.
Noise cancelling headphones with a Cardo or Sena is a total game changer.
How do you pair the Cardo with the headphones? Why not phone to headphones?
I haven't figured out how to fit this in the helmet yet!
my motorcyle phase has lasted 46 years so far. also i have my Table recessed in the concrete floor so its even with the floor an i don't have to push it up the ramp
I can’t stress how important earplugs are. I had custom ones made by a doctor. They were less than $200 and fit perfectly every time.
Started riding in 1979, bought a new Honda CBX, had a friend ride it home as I never rode before. Now I have 3 ZX10Rs in my garage at age 65. One has a nitrous bottle. Never been without a sport bike, not 1 day. NOT A PHASE! Currently own a Handy lift and still own a No Mar Classic.
Small packed wet wipes in my backpack or one of the dozens of my gear's pockets.
Can’t live without a solid lens cleaner and microfiber towel.
A little surprised that heated gear wasn’t mentioned. I keep mine with the rain gear so I’m never without it. Up high in the mountains it can be below freezing almost anytime.
I use the Quad Lock for my V1.
I’ve seen YT vids about dramatically extending headset range with Bluetooth enabled GMRS radios; although I’m not doing that yet.
I’ve been a GPS junkie for years and love following my meticulously planned routes through the southeast with Garmin BaseCamp on my Zumo XT. It would be great to see how you plan your adventures.
Your content is awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for a superb channel and hello from the UK. Earplugs always if hitting 50mph or long rides. Tinnitus is terrible. I'd give almost anything for silence again.
Hello UK. We love it there. Great riding! And totally agree!
Instead of tinted visors, i have photochromic ones. It turns dark in the day, it turns clear at night
My OziConcept folding motorcycle trailer.... it takes up less space in my garage than my lawnmower does when it's folded, and I don't have to pay for storing a trailer somewhere over the winter.
Those things are so cool!
Hey CanyonChasers, 1st thx for all your videos, very very very usefull. on a technical side a little feedback from a "videomaking" perspective, a simple advice i'm sure you will agree with, when you talk to the camera, don't look at yourself in the monitor but look at the lens, at the audience, who you actually talking to, it's like in a real situation the person you talking to would feel weird that you don't look at her/him. i hope you don't get me wrong and agree with this simple basic audiovisual kind of "rule". love your channel.
You, of course, are correct, but ironically. I don't even have the monitor open on the camera anymore. Strange that it still looks like I'm looking off to the side.
Bro.....
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We missed your videos bro....
Just the other day I saw a biker on the side of the road pulled over to make sure he was okay and he was so distraught because you don't make videos anymore...
I agreed, and we ended up having a good cry over your lack of videos..
Then a police officer pulled over, we explained the situation he too started crying....
Before long we are all singing kumbaya, but it really just didn't help....
We miss you, your videos, your dog...
Please start making videos again...
Thank you bro
I never really stopped. TH-cam seems to have dramatically changed how it promotes content.
Do you post videos on another social media??
There are a lot of people complaining about TH-cam
Great video.
That table looks nice. Wish I could afford one. I rode the longest time with a clear visor and sunglasses. Nothing beats a tinted visor. I often wear sunglasses even with the tinted visor.
Believe it or not, I had a bracket made to fit where the back seat is on my CBR1000RR so I can hook up a 47 litre Givi top box. 27 pounds of camping gear later and I’m off for the weekend. 🤩
Makes very little difference on handling. I can only feel it when there is a strong sidewind. Everything is locked for the grocery store run. There is no better super sport tourer than a CBR..!! 😜
My girlfriend prefers soft luggage but I find it’s a pain to lock when we get off the bike for some sightseeing. She doesn’t mind cause I’m the one who fiddles with the pacsafe net.
Keep up the good work, we enjoy your videos. P.S. I’m a lifer, it’s not a phase.
For me, simply 3 things:
1) multiple cans of WD40
2) a can of Easy Start
3) THE OPEN ROAD!
My can't live without thing is the canyonchasers channel of course
A small can of lemon pledge (the real stuff not no name), a few microfiber cloths in a ziplock bag, tire pressure gauge, a few zip ties and spare fuses were all items that stayed on my bike. On longer rides I might toss in a plug kit with a couple of spare CO2 cartridges and maybe a laminated map. If you get lost just take out the map and look confused, I've met some of the most interesting people that way.
for like total realzees, if I couldn't access this channel, it would totally diminish my motorcycle joy.
Music sounds so much better with earplugs too
I sure do look forward to your videos! Even though they're far few between they're always quality. Thank you so much!
I'm pretty certain you can blame California for those ridiculous gas can spouts. Also wanted to mention that I hope you have read the fine print on that insurance plan for any of those sneaky exclusions that insurance companies like to sneak in.
I sold my Cardo. Hated it. Made helmet uncomfortable and heavy and noisy in the wind. Don't regret it one bit.
Would love to see a vid on motorcycle routes. Right now I'm using REVER and then moving it to a Garmin Zumo XT but this is far from ideal.
A drug kit with mini bottles like the ones gas stations sell:
Allergy
Pain
Stomach
Photochromic visors or pinlock inserts. Never need to change a clear/light smoke/dark visor again in order to safely see in varying light conditions. Unfortunately not available for all brands and models of helmets.
Thats my frustration too. I wish photochromatic was available in more helmets.
I didn't know you were such a good dancer!
Only when I close that tinted visor so I'm young and attractive. When the visor is open and folks see the reality - i'm back to being a wallflower.
I got earplugs that are earbuds for my cardo!
And then I ride at night, in traffic alot. So a brakefree... and then of course my hightail for my hair so I don't have to spend twenty minutes binding it all up.
...the bike table spunds like a hreat idea, tho. I wonder if I can get one that works on rough macadam paving?
Transitional visor...game changer
I think this is a great video, ilove my little tyre pressure gauge and I wish someone had introduced me to ear plugs when I was younger. Great video Dave, stay safe and ride well 🤓
Me too. I went years without them, combined with my time in the Army... Man, it's one of my few regrets in life. Wear earplugs.
My constands made owning multiple motorcycles 10x easier for moving, parking, and working on my bikes in limited garage space.
my small tire air pump and tire repair kit.
A solid video, and yes please do a video about how you plan your routes!!!!!
Milwaukee is easily the best power tool brand. Fight me. :)
100% on dedicated motorcycle navigation device.
This is the way!
What happened to the kid using your driveway race track?
He's quite a bit older now. I see him rally by on his mountain bike from time to time.
I must have water, drinkable white riding. Backpack, like Mosko Moto Wildcat 12L, or their tank bag.
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Another Great video! Helmets = full face or Modular and which brand?
Dave, What can you tell us about the insurance you mentioned with the Garmin inReach. Would love to see an entire video detailing the Garmin and the insurance. Thanks!
JIS screwdrivers
YES!
Bro, you can't use the "P-word" in a video!! I almost lost my lunch! 😂
I'm confused...why would anyone object to dark smoke tinted visors? Been using one for years. Decades, actually. What's the concern?
Regarding changing wheels at home, do you know of a single reference or online database with torque settings for all the relevant bits - pinch bolts, axle nuts etc, - across different manufacturers? What does a tire shop have available to refer to, for example?
Most times torque is based on bolt size. Many shops when they are doing tire changes, they tighten things down by "feel" - The end result is as varied as you would expect. The good shops look it up and use a torque wrench.
Who in their right mind would get upset over someone else wearing a dark visor??? 😂😂 😂
Unless, of course, the advice was that you should ride without helmet altogether 😂
Top box.
Not essential, but I always carry a good luck charm, usually a kitschy thing from a road stand stop. So far, all my crashes have been without one:)
You probably can’t respond to all these comments, but wondering how you mounted to GPS the way you do. I have a 2017 Multistrada, and I’m mounting the exact GPS mount, and haven’t seen a way to do it the way you do, which I prefer. Can you let me know?
I got you! www.canyonchasers.net/2016/09/cheap-and-simple-way-to-mount-a-gps-or-a-phone/
@@CanyonChasers Awesome, placed the order. So very kind, thank you for all the videos as well, you taught me trail braking! I hope you make some money off the work you do for the community.
Great video?
Slightly off point, I know, but what are your helmet and bike in this video, please? I'm genuinely interested.
Cheers from UK, where it's 7°C and still raining ... ☹️
The helmet is an Arai XD4. I think it's called something different in the UK. The bike on the table is an Aprilia RSV4. Also, we just love the UK. Cheers!
air bags?
I call it the govscam gas spout
Apparently, we have nearly opposite choices in what is important. Quality torque wrench-yes. Lift...had one for years, never use it. Earplugs, yes. Headsets, absolutely not. Garmin.some of the worst garbage I've ever wasted money on. 5 gallon jugs absolutely suck, along with those dumb tubes. Two gallon Roto-Pax is where it is at.
Thats hilarious. I can't imagine not using a table. But the 5 gallon jug sucked until I got the valve thing.
Da best!
going to mention again about wanting that video on how to pick tire pressure for canyon riding - air up on the way there, air down when you get there? Am I aiming for the tires to be at a happy temperature and using pressure for that, or aiming for a certain pressure window and temp is a byproduct of that and as long as you're in the window its ok?
Should my tires be in a heat cycle while highway riding?
I mean... It all depends. How far away is your canyon riding? An hour? Twenty minutes? I'm likely to set the pressure for the day, maybe a few psi lower for a canyon day vs a freeway day. The key point is to pay attention to your pressure. Ideal pressure, even at a track day, is nuanced and may range as much as 10% from one rider to another on the same bike on the same day.
@@CanyonChasers i'm riding 45m-1hr to the mountains. I run about 34F 36R on road 6's which I know is on the higher side, I don't know how to figure out what a good temp/pressure is - looking at tire wear? aiming for 3 psi raise over cold temps?
@@potatotr33 Depending on the bike, ambient temperature, and that specific tire, you may be pretty close to spot on where I'd run my pressures. Michelin Roads tend to prefer staying cooler than say Pirelli's or Bridgestones.
@@CanyonChasers gsxr 1k, at a safe and sane pace on the highway and some fun but reasonable for the street pace in the mountains.
The question is more of is there a good way to learn what the tires like instead of just brute forcing it until it feels 'right'?.
Got my first bike at 11. I'm 33...... I don't think it's a phase
Hi from newfoundland,
Great list! Check most on my list if I could add an airbag vest just ordered one and I think has the potential to be added on the list.
I'll c once put through my review!
All the best, keep up the great content
Chuck
I'm really excited about more airbag technology. Seeing how they save folks bacon on the track, it should be in more street gear (but I'll be keeping the armor in my elbows, shoulders and knees in any case 😎)
Agree! When I zip up my A-Stars airbag vest, it is like a warm hug of safety!!
It is a bit of a pain to put on with my tracksuit, but that is what friends are for.
Boring commute ? ON A MOTORCYCLE?!
I am going to need a Trailer.. Everything Else.. Eh/No.
I just had a 81 Honda CB750 Custom Rebuilt. The Shop in my town, About the only one anywhere near and know what they are doing, Are Pretty Damn Affordable. $5,000 Rebuild/Parts and Labor and Took Payments..
Ear Plugs?? You must be one of those F'n Harley Guys with The SUPER LOUD EXHAUST!!! Mine is Stock and Is Vary Tolerable. Most people say they can't even hear me pull up or pull out.. ( that's what she said )..
Flex Fit Baseball Cap Works to keep the Sun out for me.. Up to 50mph anyway.. Helmets are HARD to Find in My Size. Can't Test Fit any from Amazon to see if they do... And No Bike Shops Selling New Ones anywhere near me. Repair Shop, Yes. Sell Helmets that Fit.. No..
Exhaust noise isn't what's causing hearing loss. th-cam.com/video/IVpcsFM88M8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZJqxVlRspAtpJWw1
Your last point regarding tinted visors seems backwards to me. I prefer a clear visor with an inner sun visor. No need to carry anything extra (sun glasses) and if you wear prescription glasses, then it also makes more sense this way.
Otherwise, love your videos and have found them very supportive to my riding skill development.
Inner sun visor helmets have lower safety ratings because you are sacraficing a lot of padding in the helmet where we are most likely to have an impact. Modular helmets also suffer from this.
That notwithstanding, my personal experience with the inner sun visors, is the seam of the edge of the inner visor is always in my eye line creating distortion. So despite giving them tries on multiple occasions, they just don't work for me.
@@CanyonChasers Like you I have had poor experiences with visors in the past, but a couple of years ago I got a Nexx Villjord Carbon helmet. Aside from being a highly rated modular helmet (I live in the tropics and need to flip at lights & junctions), the visor actually goes low enough to not interrupt my vision. I absolutely love this helmet!
@@CanyonChasers I have to wear glasses for riding... so I just got the "transition" lenses to wear on my bike. It solves the problem of not needing to change out my visor for day/night riding.
I wish photochromatic visors were available for more helmets.
I do 99% of my riding in the sun, so I'm going to optimize for that condition and have a clear pair of glasses for that 1% of times I'm caught out after dark. If I rode mostly at night, it would be the other way around.
Sure, it's a phase. A lifelong phase
Homosapien my friend erectus, different tribe.
Tools?!
I figured a basic tool set was in the same category as the motorcycle. Same thing with a tire pressure gauge, etc.
Photochromic helmet visor. They do run like $200 sometimes but I'll spend that on the helmets I find myself wearing the most.
You don't need a lift. Yes sure is comfortable, but only if you are a mechanic and doing this stuff every day it pays itself. Some TH-camrs loose the grip on reality.
You don't _need_ a motorcycle either. I had a lift long before I had a TH-cam channel. Its something I don't want to be without.
Motorcycle phase??? I started riding at 8 I'm now 60. Maybe I'll grow out of it one day but I hope not.
My Honda has only required filters, chains, oil and tires my whole riding life. Why the hell would anyone need an expensive lift to change their wheels, oil, or add a slip on? Hey, you gotta make a living, but this upload is a 12 minute advertisement.
Eartunes custom ear plugs are a game changer
Too bad half of this video turned out to be a commercial.
What are you smoking man ? You need a $2,245 fancy "table" to change oil ? 🤣
Not to mention, you need a concrete floor, & at least a 100 psi air compressor !
It might make sense if you run a motorcycle shop or you're an "influencer" who gets offered free stuff all the time, but for the rest of us regular Joe motorcyclists - the floor it is (sometimes, just the driveway, or the street).
Stop with this click-bait, ad-in-the-form-of-advice thing, reminds of why I unsubscribed in the first place !