With the raw, visceral feeling of zooming around on the open road, it's easy to get carried away when you're out for a ride on your chopper, super bike, or scooter. This increases your chances of getting lost, plus routes can differ slightly for motorcyclists and cagers, unbeknownst to most drivers. Luckily, Waze has rolled out a feature that caters specifically to bikers.
Less than a week after securing a $25 million Series C funding round for automotive HUDs, DigiLens has introduced a new waveguide display for motorcycle helmets that's thinner, lighter, brighter, and manufactured at a lower cost.
There are plenty of ways to make a camera mount for your car, but what if you don't have a car? If you use a bicycle or motorcycle to get around, you can still take smooth videos with this awesome DIY mount for your iPhone (or any other smartphone) by antoinebugleboy.
There are plenty of ways to mount your camera on your bike, but there's not much you can do about uneven surfaces on the road that cause your videos to end up looking shaky. If you're on a motorcycle, it's even worse because turns force you to lean, which makes your video tilt.
Learn how to make a motorcycle from old watches. Recycle those old watches that you no longer want into a cool motorcycle. This is a creative hack video. Impress your friends with a recycled mini motorcycle.
Learn how to ride a motorcycle by performing the off-set cone weave. The off-set cone weave is one of the skills you will need to perform on a bike to pass the Alternate M.O.S.T. test. The tutorial shows you the layout for the off-set cone weave test and how to perform it on a motorcycle.
This video will teach you how you can do a burnout on your motorcycle. This burnout will create lots of smoke and look really cool. All you need is a worn out tire and a motorcycle. Pretty soon, all the babes are going to be flocking to you and riding away on your bike in a cloud of smoke.
This how-to video shows how to build your own electric motorcycle; a nice way to change from gas to batteries to save the environment. There is lots of welding, but the key to welding is dropping the piece and checking if it stays together. Spindles and sprockets must align and then you are set. Check out this video customization tutorial and learn how to convert a motorcycle to electric power.
Learn how to make a blue motorcycle, which is a derivative of the long island iced tea. Not for the weak hearted (or low toleranced) this drink is a sure fire way to get your party started.
In this video, we learn how to bleed brakes on a 2008 Ninja 250R motorcycle. To do this, you will need: brake fluid and a Phillips screwdriver. To start, remove the bracket around your brake system, then spin the top of your brake reservoir open. When bleeding the brakes, you will need a plastic pump to remove the fluid. You can purchase this at any auto parts store. Next, open the valve to the fluid and insert your pipe into it and allow it to leak into the bottle. If the fluid has air bubbl...
In this tutorial, we learn how to bypass the kickstand safety switch on a motorcycle. If you have broke your kickstand switch, you can easily bypass it while you are on the road so you can set your bike. All you need to do this is a piece of electric tape. If you don't have this on your bike, the vehicle will completely turn off while it's in use. To do this, unplug the switch that is the kickstand safety switch. There will be two electrical tabs in this, stick a screwdriver in them to remove...
Taking the negative of an image in photography brings out its major contours and creates a powerful graphic contrast between white and black. The same sort of effect happens when you construct a card using only the "negatives" and no other colors.
This video will show you how to pick up a fallen bike that's on its side. Video is brought to you by F650.com. They give you safety tips about how to deal with the crash or fall that caused the bike to be 'fallen'. They also show a light weight woman attempting the lift too.
Safe motorcycle riding requires knowledge and skill. Testing two-wheel vehicle operators is the best measurement of the skills necessary to operate safely in traffic because people often overestimate their own abilities.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to lift a dropped motorcycle. Begin by turning off the motorcycle engine. Make sure that you don't have any health issues including a bad back or knee. Check the motorcycle to see if there are any leaking fluids. Make sure the bike is on an incline or decline. Pull down the shift lever to put it in gear and pull the side stand down. Now put your body against the motorcycle seat. Use your hands to grip the motorcycle ad legs to lift it up. This video w...
Learn how to ride a motorcycle by performing the alternate MOST quick stop emergency braking skill. This motorcycle driving tutorial will show you how to pass the quick stop portion of the Alternate M.O.S.T skills test. Learn the layout of the test, then how to properly use your emergency brake to perform a quick stop on a motorcycle.
This motorcycle driving tutorial is all about u-turns! Learn how to make a u-turn on a motorcycle. Making a u-turn is required to pass your alt-most skills test (Alternate M.O.S.T. test). Whether you need to pass this test or not, if you plan to drive a motorcycle, you should know how to make a u-turn.
This video teaches viewers on how to inspect a motorcycle for damage after an accident as well as documenting it. The most important thing you need to do after an accident is to document all parts of the damage by taking photos of the damaged parts. Start by verifying the VIN number or Vehicle Identification Number and take a picture of it, take a photo of it. After that, get a photograph of the mileage on the dash area of the motorcycle. If there is other important information that needs to ...
This motorcycle tutorial will help you familiarize yourself with a beginner bike and show you how to ride the bike for the first time. You will learn the basic handle bar controls first, then take the bike to the road and learn how to apply the different controls.
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace the gas tank on a Ninja 250R motorcycle. First, inspect all the parts to make sure they don't have any cracks in them and everything is complete. After this, remove the gas tank off your bike and transfer the gas cap from the old to the new. Now, turn the gas tank over on the other side so you see the bottom. There will be a circular cap that you need to remove, followed by four 8mm bolts. After you loosen these up, switch out this part onto the new g...
In this free ballooning tutorial, learn how to make a simple balloon motorcycle with a standard 260 twisting balloon. Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from Mr. Fudge teaching everything from animals to planes! In a few twists and a few ties, you'll be an expert balloon artist in no time!
Learn how to ride a motorcycle safely. The bike in the video is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple.
In this tutorial, we learn how to ride a motorcycle safely with a passenger. First give your passenger gear for themselves, then have them sit behind you on the bike. Make sure they hold onto you while you are driving, and you take turns more slowly at first. Turn the sides gently and have them lean into the turns with you. Before each of you get on the bike, tell your passenger how to behave while they are riding on it. This will better equip your passenger to know what to expect and how to ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to change your shifter lever and tie rod on a motorcycle. Remove your shifter level first, then you will see a washer on the end of it. You will also see the screw with another washer. Now, come around and loosen the bolt around the shifter lever so you can remove everything completely. Next, replace your shifter lever and then replace the washers and bolts around it. Tighten these up so they will not fall off of their spot. Place the bolt back on, then apply it...
In this tutorial, we learn how to counter steer on a 2008 Ninja 250 motorcycle. Vehicles will counter steer after you get to 12 mph and is where the car steers with the direction you push the bars in. You will push in the handlebars to go different ways, to go left press the left handle bar and to go right you push the right handle bar. Make sure you don't do this while you're on the right hand side or you will run into the sidewalk. If you push both at the same time your bike will shake. Thi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to shift gears on a 2008 Ninja 250 motorcycle. First, pull in the clutch, take it down to first, then give it gas and release the clutch to get the bike started. To shift gears, pull in the clutch, pick up, then ease out the clutch, then give the bike gas. Keep doing this to change in between the different gears on the bike. Practice doing this in an empty parking lot and don't forget to keep on the gas while you are doing this. You may let go of the clutch to q...
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace the stock air filter on a Ninja motorcycle. Start off by opening up the air box using an Allen wrench. After this, take the bolts out of this and set the air box cover down. Now, remove the air filter to see how dirty it is. If the air filter is full of residue, then you need to change it! Now, clean the inside of the air filter area with a wash cloth . After this, replace your new air filter back into the right spot. Next, apply the filter cover back...
When driving, the most important thing to remember is the brake. Mercy Stop 1. Be on the second gear with 22 mph. 2. Pull the clutch and give a bit of pressure on hand break and foot break. B. Red Light 1. Kick down the gear or the motorcycle to slow down. 2. Pull the clutch before pulling the brake to avoid the motor from shutting off. 3. Pull the brakes gently. Note: When driving 20meters from the stop light, don't drive to fast to avoid mercy stop or accidents. For all cases, always apply ...
A mechanic will charge you around $300 to fix a leaking fork seal (largely by removing and replacing the seal). But many seals don't actually need to be replaced! You can use Seal Mate, a five dollar product, to easily and quickly fix a leaking fork seal.
Motorcycles are two-wheeled motor vehicles that are used for cruising, racing and other recreational activities. Learn the basics for riding motorcycles from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video series.
This motorcycle maintenance tutorial shows you how to lube the clutch cable on a Honda motorcycle. If the clutch cable on your bike needs some lubrication, this two part tutorial will show you how to do it on a Honda 919 motorcycle.
In this automotive repair tutorial you will learn how to replace the coolant lines on a Honda 919/Hornet 900 motorcycle. Learn how to drain the coolant, replace the existing hoses with new ones (in this case braided stainless steels ones) and refill the coolant. If you want to upgrade the coolant hoses or just need to replace the existing ones on your Honda 919 motorcycle, this video shows you how it's done.
Check out this informational safety video that provides a few motorcycle safety tips. This video was created to encourage safe motorcycle riding. Warning! This video contains SERIOUS motorcycle crash videos! Here are a few safety tips to keep motorcyclists safer. The contents of this video are paraphrased & condensed from a motorcycle magazine article. Avoid severe injury and death by learning a few basic motorcycle safety precautions.
Motorcycle fatalities are on the rise. Make sure you're doing all you can to protect yourself. Practice good motorcycle safety.
See the easy way to change your tubeless motorcycle tire. Motorcycle tire changing is easy. Balance your motorcycle tire using Dynabeads.
This video will explain the basics of how to ride a motorcycle by showing you the basic controls of a motorcycle: clutch, lights, turn signals, gears, brakes, horn and more. If you are learning how to ride a motorcycle, using the basic controls is the place you want to start.
In this tutorial, we learn how to change the oil in your motorcycle. You will need: a drain pan, funnel, oil, screwdriver, filter, and paper towels. First, grab your oil pan and find your drain plug. Then, remove the plug and let the oil drain. After this has drained out, replace the plug to the motorcycle. Then, find the filter and let it drain out. Add in oil to the filter, then replace back into the motorcycle. From here, fill the motorcycle with oil, then measure it to make sure you have ...
Changing motorcycle oil prolongs the life of your bike and is a simple way to save money. This video tutorial demonstrates how to change the oil using a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja as an example, and shows how to replace the filter, screen and gasket. When working on your own motorbike, use the proper tools and safety precautions to insure a successful outcome.
How-to disassemble and rebuild the crank and transmission on a modern 2-stroke motocross motorcycle or ATV.
Is your old motorcycle's handlebar looking sadder than Mischa Barton's acting career? Then perhaps it is time to get them replaced. But don't waste your time and money on getting them fixed at a car shop.
