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I am a professional motorcycle safety instructor. I love to ride and train motorcyclists to ride more safely.
If you'd like to practice, train or just go out on a ride with me please get in contact. I am always happy to share the gospel of motorcycle safety so that you can enjoy the ride and come home alive!
My sincere hope is to inspire all motorcyclists to wear full gear, take courses, and practice in order to reduce crashes on public roads. I have a simple catchphrase - 'Ride safely and come home alive!'
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*Ride at your own risk. 'Brit On A Bike' disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts, rider training or riding techniques outlined and demonstrated on this channel You alone are responsible for your own safety.*
If you'd like to practice, train or just go out on a ride with me please get in contact. I am always happy to share the gospel of motorcycle safety so that you can enjoy the ride and come home alive!
My sincere hope is to inspire all motorcyclists to wear full gear, take courses, and practice in order to reduce crashes on public roads. I have a simple catchphrase - 'Ride safely and come home alive!'
brit.onabike
Want to send me something?📦
Please email me directly for my mailing address.
Thank you all for the support!❤️
*Ride at your own risk. 'Brit On A Bike' disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts, rider training or riding techniques outlined and demonstrated on this channel You alone are responsible for your own safety.*
How to Mod a Rear Padock Stand to lift your front wheel!
How to Modify a Rear Padock Stand to lift your front wheel! It was more of necessity at the time - my local bike shop had no front lifts in stock - I needed to lift the front and only had a rear lift so I wanted to see if it was possible, simple to do and cheap. 100% agree that you should use a rear stand for the rear and a front lift for the front and keep the bike properly balanced and supported - to reduce the risk of dropping and damaging the bike or yourself. I wish you continued safe riding !
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HONDA ST1300 new RACE TECH suspension.
Просмотров 79Месяц назад
Giving my HONDA ST1300 new RaceTech suspension! A visit to the factory and a quick tour of the facilities. racetech.com
Student Practice Full lock Turns
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New Rider Student practice Full lock turns on BMW G310R
Quick STOP Practice
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Helping a student practice their quick stop technique. Remember for all quick stops you must keep the handle bars straight, keep your shoulders straight and keep your head and eyes UP - looking straight ahead as you brake . As you use both brakes at the same time you need to do a full progressive squeeze of the front brake - Firm, Firmer, Firmest - as well as at the same time using the rear bra...
Parking Lot Practice ! KTM390
Просмотров 8505 месяцев назад
More parking lot practice ... Lewis on his KTM 390
Suzuki VanVan Skid Plate install
Просмотров 1326 месяцев назад
Suzuki VanVan Skid Plate / TREX Bash plate / lower engine guard. Installation. Here is the link to the TREX site to buy. www.t-rex-racing.com/Suzuki-Vanvan-125-Vanvan-200-Skid-Plate-p/n222-17sp.htm
Honda ST1300P - POLICE BIKE RIDE -
Просмотров 1906 месяцев назад
Join me for a 90 mile ride on my Honda ST1300P Police Bike, mostly Los Angeles freeways with some lane splitting in moderately heavy traffic along the way. Sadly my commentary didn't get recorded so it's just riding footage. Enjoy and as always thanx for watching.
Ducati Scambler Front wheel repair
Просмотров 626 месяцев назад
Putting the Wheel parts back together on my 2016 Ducati Scrambler, Brake rotor and ABS disc.
Ducati Scrambler Fork Install
Просмотров 1777 месяцев назад
Installing the forks on my 2016 Ducati Scrambler. I am NOT a pro motorcycle mechanic ! I know just enough to screw up and get myself into trouble. But I like to do my own bike repairs if I can, & learn how not to do things along the way. I hope this video helps a few of you home mechanics. Enjoy!
Ducati Scrambler Fork Rebuild
Просмотров 4737 месяцев назад
2016 Ducati Scrambler Icon complete tear down and rebuild of my front forks. Please note that I am an amateur home mechanic - I know just enough to get myself into trouble and I learn by doing , making mistakes and hopefully getting it done properly eventually! This is for those who want to attempt a similar repair so that they know what to expect. Continued safe riding to you all.
BMW K1600 GTL at the Race Track
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BMW K1600 GTL at the Race Track, body position and cornering practice at WillowSprings International Racetrack in Southern California. I managed to pop a couple of wheelies leaving the pits as well as discovering the maximum lean angle before scrapping pegs! I had the suspension settings on Sport as well as 2 UP riding with luggage , even though the panniers were off to stiffen things up as muc...
Higher Speed Weaving and Swerving Practice
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Being able to swerve at higher speeds starts with higher speed weaving. 15mph minimum with 2 small controlled counter steer manouvers. Building your speed as your confidence and skills improve. Stay on the throttle as your swerve - don't pull in the clutch, roll off the throttle or brake.
Motorcycle Pick UP Truck!
Просмотров 489 месяцев назад
Saw this fun little bike while on vacation in Cancun Mexico ! Check out the link to the makers website for details on this little 150cc bike / pick up ! $53k PESO or $3200 US Dollars .... I wish they sold these in the USA ! www.dinamotos.mx/producto/heavy-b/
BUYING A BROKEN Ducati Scrambler ICON
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BUYING A BROKEN Ducati Scrambler ICON
What do Motorcycle Instructors Ride?
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What do Motorcycle Instructors Ride?
TOTAL CONTROL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
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TOTAL CONTROL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 at the Racetrack!
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Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 at the Racetrack!
Thanks for making this vid mate….Can I ask, is it worth getting a bash plate if all we’re doing is on-road riding (all be it in all weathers)? I’ve seen a few VVs with bash plates they do look cool, but am wondering whether they get in the way of airflow to keep the engine cool, and also make it difficult to clean in the winter months. Got myself a 125 VV as a first bike after passing my CBT 2months ago and love it to bits…reminds me so much of my first car (Mk 1 Ford Fiesta) fun to drive, easy to maintain etc etc all of which is why I chose the VV…looking forward to learning how to work on it.
A bash plate is really only useful for off road riding - I take my VanVan off road pretty often so for me it's worth it to have the extra protection. NO issues with it's addition hindering the cooling of the bike and I ride in 100 degrees + weather here in sunny Southern California. If you do add one - cleaning is a breeze and there is plenty of space between the plate and the engine to get a hose in there to wash off mud etc - They are amazing little 'classic' bikes which are really under appreciated here in the USA - but I get lots of thumbs up and love from other bikers when they get to see the bike out on the roads! Good luck to you and wish you continued safe riding!
@@thebritonabike Thanks for the reply. I’ll have a serious think about getting one added. As for the bike hahaha yes, I think some Americans (not all to be fair) seem to ignore / dislike small capacity bikes so it’s great to see many falling back in love with these small capacity ‘odd-ball’ bikes again. I’ve seen quite a few folks do the head turn when I’m out riding in London…then again it could be them thinking who is this clown hahaha Keep up the great work on the channel, your’s is one that made me finally decide to get a VanVan and into biking…just wish I didn’t wait so long to start. Thanks again, stay safe 🙏😎
We’re not using tubes in bikes either.
I wish you continued safe riding !
im getting my licence next week, I live on top of mountain range, i'm 5,5" and so looking for lower bike to start, would you recommend a Cruiser or better with eg Honda CB125 as i'm straight into the twisties when i come out my driveway.
My recommendation for ALL new riders is to stay under 500cc and as light as possible for their first year of riding. BUT in the USA small light weight beginner bikes are harder to find compared to Europe and the rest of the world. It is what it is ... R3's and Ninja 400's are great beginner bikes and very popular and the new Honda Rebel 300 or 500 woks as a beginner cruiser. I also recommend getting something with ABS - and please buy and always wear the best protective gear and armor you can afford - then practice , practice, practice. I wish you continued safe riding!
Hello, is it for sale?
Sadly NO - the owner wants to keep it ! I wish you continued safe riding.
I think it's a straight, not V6. Very much enjoyed the video, thanks for posting
You are correct - it's a straight 6 - or to be more precise a 1649 cc straight-six transverse-mounted engine! I wish you continued safe riding !
Thanks a million! I am considering getting a K1600GTL and am only concerned about its ability to lane split easily. This is my exact commute, from Oceanside to Los Angeles on the 405. I currently ride C650 Sport and F800ST but looking for something more comfortable. It looks pretty easy but how is it when you are forced to a stop (not enough space) - can you balance all that weight? I am 6'2" and pretty stout so would hope it's doable to keep the bike balanced at a stop.
The balance of the bike is astoundingly good - German Engineering wizardry - yes it is big and heavy but you'll only feel that weight when you are pushing it around in neutral in your garage !!! It's not a bike for beginners and requires a decent skill set to handle it with confidence - so the key to safe riding is practice practice practice. I wish you continued safe riding !
I realize this has nothing to do with bikes,but has people become so sensitive to a little noise going by,its peaple everywhere,,they bitch and cry , about how other people are a problem,.they need to have there own island, called shut up
Somebody somewhere will always be complaining about something ! Fortunately bikers have a thicker skin than most .... I wish you continued safe riding !
What if someone has a night job and needs to sleep during the day? What if someone is sick or has cancer and needs rest? There are hundreds of other what ifs, but it comes down to respect and courtesy - things very much missing in today's society.
@@snowlothar45 I completely agree with you - but the point of the video was NOT to make my bike crazy loud it was to see if by doing a simple and cheap mod - could I get a deeper more resonate tone like with custom pipes or slip ons that can cost many hundreds $ if not thousands $. It is also VERY easy to ride a motorcycle with a loud custom exhaust quietly. Just use a lot less throttle and cruise in a higher gear and the neighbors won't be as offended or annoyed. Being a responsible motorcyclist means setting a good example - and that includes not gunning your engine late at night or early in the morning in residential neighborhoods. I wish you continued safe riding.
brings back memories from 23 years ago during my youngers days.. now i am getting back into riding a bike again. its been 10 years now since my last ride..
Great that you are back on 2 wheels again - just remember that although you USED to ride - your motorcycle rising skill set needs to brought back up to 'safe' riding standards - which means practice, practice practice - please don't become a statistic - please always wear GREAT armored gear - and I wish you continued safe riding !
@@thebritonabike I haven’t tried riding in the main city street yet and freeway yet. Just backroad and empty parking lot on the weekend. Once I feel comfortable I’ll be hitting city street.
Bicycle rim tape could be the one you need.
Not for the pressures are stresses put on motorcycle tires at speed - bike take is for bicycles not motorcycles. I wish you continued safe riding !
Soon you'll be picking your bike up off the garage floor. Lifting the front without the rear supported on a stand is going to eventually make the cost of a proper front stand cheap when your shopping for brake/ clutch levers and replacement fairings
It was more of necessity at the time - my local bike shop had no front lifts in stock - I needed to lift the front and only had a rear lift so I wanted to see if it was possible, simple to do and cheap. 100% agree that you should use a rear for the rear and a front lift for the front and keep the bike properly balanced and supported - to reduce the risk of dropping and damaging the bike or yourself. I wish you continued safe riding !
It was more of necessity at the time - my local bike shop had no front lifts in stock - I needed to lift the front and only had a rear lift so I wanted to see if it was possible, simple to do and cheap. 100% agree that you should use a rear for the rear and a front lift for the front and keep the bike properly balanced and supported - to reduce the risk of dropping and damaging the bike or yourself. I wish you continued safe riding !
@@thebritonabike safe riding to you as well
If you don't have a centre stand then you should not lift the front without first lifting the rear, for stability reasons. I get that you don't want an additional bulky stand kicking around, but a basic front stand is only £30.
It was more of necessity at the time - my local bike shop had no front lifts in stock - I needed to lift the front and only had a rear lift so I wanted to see if it was possible, simple to do and cheap. 100% agree that you should use a rear for the rear and a front lift for the front and keep the bike properly balanced and supported - to reduce the risk of dropping and damaging the bike or yourself. I wish you continued safe riding !
fuel is for 8477 mile...are u blind or on high...🤣🤣
Good video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Do the psi recommend for the front and rear tires need change or it stay the same as the recommend by the manufacturer?
I always follow the manufactures recommended tire pressure - unless I am doing private practice in a parking lot where lower tire pressure will give more grip. Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Bravo🙏❤
Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
N'importe quoi.....car les jantes pour tubeless sont prévues avec des bords....des gorges pour bloquer le pneu tubeless....ce qui n'est pas le cas de jantes normales.....👎👌😤 Donc astuce obsolète et non concrète ...car là un pneu dégonflé peut tourner.....👎👌❗
La plupart des roues de moto modernes sont toutes équipées de jantes avec un talon intérieur et des rainures ainsi qu'une lèvre de sécurité pour empêcher le pneu de rouler. Moto Guzzi incluse. Mais s'il n'y a pas de talon intérieur de jante, les pneus tubeless ne sont pas recommandés. Merci pour vos commentaires et je vous souhaite de continuer à rouler en toute sécurité !
why he crashed
He crashed because he wasn't smooth on the throttle and he increased his lean angle without increasing his speed. More lean = more risk. Gravity got the better of him and pushed the bike all the way down! Fortunately no real damage to rider or the bike. Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
my EMX make almost zero noise ride it anywhere
Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Howyou will adjust ( turn ) spokes ? If you cover with sealant. And these is wheel ( disk ) not for tubeless tires.
If you read through the comments this question has been asked and answered several times. Continued safe riding to you!
what gear are they in and what speed?
2nd gear 15 - 25 mph approx. Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Hi do u still have that tubeless conversion? How is it holding? Thank u
All good - still holding air perfectly. Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Quieter and IMO better…thanks from…US, east Tennessee.
Thanx for the feedback ! Continued safe riding to you!
Buddy I have just ordered the sealant and ready to do the tubeless conversion. Is yours still going fine? Did you pop in liquid tyre sealant into the tyre after?
Sealed Rims and tires are Still doing great - no leaks or flats. NO I didn't add any tire slime or liquid sealant. Make sure you check and tighten the spokes before you cover the spoke heads with the sealant. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Do you think carrying a spare tube along would be good in case the bead falls off the rim?
I would carry a tire plug repair kit over a replacement tube - if the tire comes off the bead during a ride you've got bigger problems to deal with than a puncture. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
@@thebritonabike yes a plug kit, but in case the bead slips off a tube would be fixable on the trail...
@@snapcrack55 If the tire comes off the rim because the rim is bad or the bead is damaged a tube is only a temporary fix as the problem will likely cause the tire to keep coming off under load - If your wheel has recently come into contact with a curb or something else has collided with the side of your bike, it’s possible for your tire bead to be damaged. Although it’s difficult to damage a tire’s bead, it’s not impossible for it to happen when your wheel is deformed or your tire is scratched. It’s also possible for your tire bead to be damaged during installation if your installer didn’t use the proper tools. Whatever the reason, if the bead of a tire is torn, do not try to repair it or fix it on your own. It’s likely that you’ll have to replace the tire entirely. This is because the tire bead is directly tied to your tire maintaining proper air pressure. If there’s an issue with the tire bead, then your tire will leak air and you’ll lose air pressure over time. If you’ve recently hit a big rock off road or a curb hard or are concerned there’s an issue with your tire bead, have it inspected by a professional. They will be able to verify whether or not your bead was torn or just was knocked loose. It may be the case that your tire just needs to be put reseated back into its housing. Doing this on your own is difficult and even dangerous without the proper tools especially when you are out on the road in in the woods off road - . Professionals also use a lubricant to ensure that there isn’t too much stress on the tire during mounting. Remember that proper tire maintenance can also minimize any risk of your tire bead being damaged. Continued safe riding to you !
Yeaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quite bikes must be a euro thing. I like it loudddd
Glad you liked the video thanx for the positive comment - Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
I have tubes....I carry a bottle of tube slime or goo. So not the end of the road..... Yes love tubeless wheels.....would rather have them any day. But tubes have there place. But if I did convert....I think I may prefer the 3m tape idea.....dont loose and of the depth in the drop ctr......tyres are hard enought to get on off with out loosing depth in the drop ctr. Nick...T100 bonnie.
No loss of depth of drop - the sealant only covers the lower portion of the rim and internal spoke heads. But I get your point. Each to there own ! Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
The empty freeway reminded me of the motorways in the UK back in the 1970's.....Meanwhile I am seriously tempted by a K1600GT. They do seem one helluva bike....
They are indeed a fab ride ! Glad you liked the video and thanx for the positive comment - Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
How are the fairing still holding up?
They Still look like new and are holding up perfectly - absolutely no complaints. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Excellent video. I was looking at kits to go tubeless and shaking my head because it looked rather easy. Then I came upon your video. Sealant and valve stems. No kit needed. Perfect. I was primarily concerned with the rear tire, but heck, may as well do both.
Glad I could help! Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Bro just came about your video cuz I bought a bandit s today, lovely video maaan. You got a talent for this keep it up
Appreciate it! Thanx for the positive comment much appreciated. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Pardon me, but which camera mount do you have on that helmet of yours? I'm using a Shuberth C5 and the 3D printed stuff from chinmounts is atrocious and I can't get the correct angle on it.
I am using an older version universal fit CHINMOUNT as well - no problems mounting it and it is still rock solid - sorry you are having problems with yours. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
ooh the Yamaha was dropped and not by the owner. That must be a bit embarrassing.
Indeed - but we discussed the possibility of drops, and bumps and scratches so the owner was cool about it - embarrassing for the instructor who dropped it ! Just glad the bike had frame sliders on it which took all of the hit - bike was undamaged. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Pouring rain outside, so this is my ride today. Very nice! 🙂👍
Glad you enjoyed it - Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
Just finished the mod, and wow, it’s a game changer for so little $$. Your explanation was spot on and so easy to do. Just a bit of elbow grease when grinding out the exhaust to widen the gap. I’ll most likely be buying the baffles in your subsequent video to tamp down the sound a bit, but I’m gonna enjoy the rumble for a bit. Thanks a lot for the tutorial.
So glad the video helped you - Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
So sad the helmet camera died
Yup me 2 - I am giving up on GoPro they are 2 heat sensitive and seem to stop working for no apparent reason - just ordered a new Drift Ghost XL Pro 4K action camera - so hopefully it will be more reliable - I wish you continued safe riding!
Thx, nice video, what do you do if you need to true the wheel in the future? is that sealant easy to remove?
The sealant covers the inner spoke heads - so before you apply I recommend inspecting, adjusting and tightening the heads. The sealant will lock the heads in place - if the wheel gets damaged or bent in the future spoke adjustment will be the least of your concerns ! Hardcore off road / adventure bikes / dirt bikes with spoked rims might need more future spoke adjustment due to the abuse the rims get off road - but if this mod is going on a street bike I doubt your spokes will ever need adjusting - mine never had. As far a removal - yes you can cut and peel the stuff off - but it is not easy to remove. Remember adjusting the spokes can also be done with the tire on - from the outer threaded nut on the spokes - hence the sealant will hold the spoke head inplace as you adjust. I wish you continued safe riding!
@@thebritonabike thank you for the thoughtful reply! I have 0 plan to do hardcore off-road/single track riding, but planning to do FSR / logging roads etc. it is good to know spoke adjustments can be done on the outside too. Cheers!
@@carsonau My pleasure - here is a good video showing external spoke adjustment - ruclips.net/video/EAhpngivMJA/видео.htmlsi=M5Yc5e92VgKuOQWV
I appreciate the video, however every modified stock exhaust i have heard in real life sounds bad, like a massively leaking or obnoxiously loud exhaust. The Agostini or Mistral have a entirely different character, more bassy and smooth sounding. However, again this is a great video for those hesitant or unable to push the boat out to a pair of Agostinis.
Yeah I agree - mine was VERY loud with the baffles cut out - but once I added the drop in aftermarket ones it really reduced the obnoxiousness ! The whole experiment was just that - can it be done cheaply and easily - YES- does it significantly increase the sound with negatively affecting performance - YES - if it hadn't worked I would have swung for the aftermarket ones - but no need now ! Very happy with the sound ! I wish you continued safe riding!
well explained... good
Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
Where are you based? Do you have a school?😊
Los Angeles - CA - I am an instructor for the California High Way Patrol / CMSP - California Motorcycle Safety Program. Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
@@thebritonabike was hoping you would be closer
I Once got it down , following everything else
Awesome ! just awesome ! Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
Good video, always nice to see a creative, inexpensive mod like this. I have a '23 V7 Special Edition, and from what I've seen on YT, even the Arrow mufflers are too quiet. So I had the dealer install a set of Agostini full-length reverse cone mufflers with the dB killers removed, and they sound fantastic. 'Course they weren't cheap, but now the bike sounds like a Guzzi should. The good thing about the Ago mufflers is they don't have cats in them, like several other aftermarket mufflers do (i.e. Mistral). The way the OEM mufflers have those tiny exhaust tips is ridiculous, but I imagine we have the Euro5 and previous regulations to thank for that.
Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
Is it only for aluminium rim? Will it work on steel rims?
Yes it will work on any rims. Best of luck & Continued safe riding to you.
V6 aluminum bmw
Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
Thanks. Very interesting. At what stage do you actually install the valve stem? Do you have a link for the valve stem?
Thanx and glad you liked the video. I added the new stems before adding the sealant. The valve stems came from my local AUTOZONE parts store. Slime Hi Performance TR416 Tire Valve Stem. Here is the link : www.autozone.com/tire-repair-and-tire-wheel/tire-valve-stem/p/slime-hi-performance-tr416-tire-valve-stem/582043_0_0
Cool👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
At that speed, you could do those wide turns one handed while looking behind you... Riding for 20+ years.. there is no reason to exaggerate the lean like that. Low or High Speed.
By correcting her body position while cornering she is actually reducing the lean angle of the motorcycle. More lean = more risk. By getting her upper body off the side of the bike more and leaning into the inside the bike will remain more upright and the suspension will work better. By rotating your shoulders more the turn will be smother and you are less likely to run wide. Remember this is beginning level coaching for new riders, and i am building confidence in cornering by teaching correct body position, proper aiming and head turns , etc etc…. the speed of the practice session ie. 15-20mph in 2nd gear allows the student to focus on correct technique at an easily manageable speed. once they have good technique then the cornering speeds increase. I wish you continued safe riding.
They do none of this in the uk more advanced
Thanx for the positive comment - much appreciated. I wish you continued safe riding!
She is very good and good display of differt obstacles
Glad you liked the video. She is a very dedicated rider, and she practices often. I wish you continued safe riding.
hi. i bought one of those fairings for my v7 II special and thanks to your very good video i now know how to mount it properly. thanks and greetings from vienna / austria.
Great to hear! so glad you were able to duplicate my efforts and that the video was helpful. I wish you continued safe riding.
Just did this mod with the db killers, works great!
Awesome! Glad you managed to do the same thing to your pipes and that you are happy with the sound, I wish you continued safe riding.