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Brit On A Bike
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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.*
Видео
Biker Down
Просмотров 95Месяц назад
After witnessing a motorcycle accident I stopped, offered assistance and stabilized the biker - the motorcyclist rear ended an SUV (Ford Explorer) at 60 mph lane splitting between the HOV (CarPool) and No.1 lane. The car exited the HOV lane and crossed the double yellow (do not cross) lines and the biker hit the back of the vehicle - causing a multi vehicle accident - biker was wearing NO prote...
How to Mod a Rear Padock Stand to lift your front wheel!
Просмотров 1862 месяца назад
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 suppor...
HONDA ST1300 new RACE TECH suspension.
Просмотров 1333 месяца 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
Просмотров 694 месяца назад
New Rider Student practice Full lock turns on BMW G310R
Quick STOP Practice
Просмотров 946 месяцев назад
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 8577 месяцев назад
More parking lot practice ... Lewis on his KTM 390
Suzuki VanVan Skid Plate install
Просмотров 1578 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 2558 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 859 месяцев назад
Putting the Wheel parts back together on my 2016 Ducati Scrambler, Brake rotor and ABS disc.
Ducati Scrambler Fork Install
Просмотров 2129 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 5939 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
Просмотров 9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
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
Просмотров 10311 месяцев назад
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.
BUYING A BROKEN Ducati Scrambler ICON
Просмотров 11911 месяцев назад
BUYING A BROKEN Ducati Scrambler ICON
TOTAL CONTROL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Просмотров 66Год назад
TOTAL CONTROL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 at the Racetrack!
Просмотров 120Год назад
Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 at the Racetrack!
First video with all the right info i was looking for, Yellow MG my22 V7850 Stone
Awesome - glad you liked the video - I wish you continued safe riding !
does dp killer makes engine heat faster because it makes exhaust gases to flow slower
Without very sophisticated sensors and a rolling road / to measure the HP at the backtire it would be impossible to measure the differences before and after the mods - but I am sure No - the main exhaust system / Headers takes care of all of that - it just muffles the sound.No temperature issue running hotter on the bike. I wish you continued safe riding.
@thebritonabike which bike u own
@@motologist1917 I have 7 bikes right now - Guzzi V7 Racer , Honda ST1300P, BMW K1600GTL, Yamaha R6, Suzuki VanVan, Suzuki Bandit 1250 ....just picked up a Kayo 250 Dirt bike ! Stay safe out there on 2 wheels.
@@thebritonabike wow
@@motologist1917 It's an addiction ! Stay safe !
Isn't that the same thing as a "baffle" ?
Thanks for this insight into riding in America. I'm Test riding a GT SE this Thursday 19/12/24. Thinking of touring on it in USA 2026.
Also helps back pressure
"Hours and hours of work", really? Not my experience.
Hi I did the conversion and its good on the inside but there are leaks from the side beading or wall. Tried seating it twice but still persist. How can I fix this
Yikes ! Sorry to hear you are having problems - try putting some soapy water along the edge of the tire and rim to establish where exactly the leak is - then mark where it leaks air both rim and tire with a crayon - remove the tire and inspect the bead of the tire for damage as well as the rim where the air leak is coming from - FYI - I have only done this sealant modification on my Moto Guzzi V7 rims and my Suzuki VanVan spoked rims and had ZERO leak problems - I am guessing that either the rim is out of round or the tire bead is damaged - what bike are you doing this on ? worst case scenario I guess go back to using tubes ? Let me know how it goes and what you find. I wish you Continued safe riding.
@ I did the conversion on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Will have the rim and tyre beads inspected and update you. Thanks for the advice… :)
Very helpful video. Saving this to my favorites list so I can keep referring back. I'm practicing mate!
Glad you enjoyed it - check this video I made for a more detailed explanation - I wish you continued safe riding : ruclips.net/video/q5fuKX8Mg1I/видео.htmlsi=EI3kI2BjVyrz8sSe
How is it holding?
All good - both tires/rims are holding air perfectly with no leaks. Continued safe riding to you !
On THAT course my GS would prevail. My GTL while it has more power it can't lean as much as my GS does. So watching the whole video, I could still corner faster with the GS (on street tires) before scraping pegs than my GTL. (Full discloser, My GS has been to track day and my GTL has not).
Indeed - I scraped those foot pegs too often experimenting with the maximum lean angle! Continued safe riding to you !
5200, 3M, commonly referred to as 52Million.... lemme tell you, those rims are now f'd. You'll never get it off easily. I've seen thru-hull transducers come out shaped like a pretzel having been sealed with 52Million.... yeah, those rims are now 1-time use only. Good luck.
2 years in since the sealant went on and they are just fine - holding air perfectly with no issues. Continued safe riding to you !
@@thebritonabike I, too, wish ya many safe and enjoyable miles. But I think you missed the point. 52million is really not easily removable. The label states, "Adhesive Sealant"... no lies in that, it certainly is an adhesive. And, whatever ya do, don't use Central Wheel to do your wheels... they f'd up my rear spokes on a T-Bird Sport..... that's another story though.
@@N269 No understand and I get that you have had a bad experience - but I wanted the sealant /adhesive to be permanent - if the wheel / rim gets bent then a new rim will be on order - adjusting spokes hasn't been a big deal as the inner rim spoke heads are sealed and held tight with the sealant over them. If my tire choices ever don't seal properly and require a tube again that that also is a non - issue as you simply remove the valve stem and add (go back to) a tube in your rim/tires. To me it''s a win win. And I've had NO issues - but buyer beware - caveat emptor - sometimes things go wrong. This has been done by thousands of motorcyclists all over the world for years now so it's not exactly a new hack or some newly exposed secret. I wish you safe riding and thanx for the comments. Cheers !
@@thebritonabike Cool. Just as long as you didn't get Central Wheels dicks to do your wheels.... they have no respect for care. (spokes scratched and gouged).... no care at all.
I believe motorcycle of the 60s, 70s, use tube tire, and over the years there are problems, that why tubeless tire come in.
Glad he is alive, also weird to see it be the same bike I ride
You don't like music, do ya.. Leonard Cohen
i did this even though I am not so sure the tyre won't lose air after a period of time ,we will see.....reason being i 've had punctures with tubed tires and it is no joke as they tend to go down really quickly if you pick up a nail or something. A tubless tyre tends to go down more slowly giving the rider more warning and time to pull over before getting thrown off ! 😬
Original pipes don't bark at all and the audience is not offended by it.................
My Guzzi pipes had the baffles removed - so I wanted to see if these inserts would quieten them down. Yes I agree stock pipes are quiet.
Great video! Would your friend mind sharing the CBR build?
Everything about the bike is in this video ! ruclips.net/video/DUMeVkZBDX4/видео.htmlsi=FWdPxHuaIIYqJt4l enjoy - and I wish you continued safe riding !
Hello, how long has it worked out without air leaks ??
Going on 18 months of NO air leaks ! I have aired up and air down many times depending on conditions but no leaks - I wish you continued safe riding !
@ thank you, I am buying the same sealant and will follow your procedure. 🏍️💨
I'd put the tape over the sealant. Lot cheaper process than getting the 72 spoke tubeless rims.
The tape works but I felt the sealant would have better longterm adhesion - and less chance of leaks. I wish you continued safe riding !
wonderful!
Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it. I wish you continued safe riding!
Quieter yes but at the expense of some lost horsepower. It's a balance when your not at the track. Your solution is good because you can remove and reinstall them quickly.
Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it. I wish you continued safe riding!
hope to see a video on the review of the upgraded suspension.
Coming soon ! Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it. I wish you continued safe riding!
Did you use a potato camera? When was this, 1998?
Shooting at 2.7K Go Pro now. Or 1080p at the least. I wish you continued safe riding!
Slowmotion du musst mehr Drehzahl beim anfahren haben
I wish you continued safe riding!
Parks can ride, but he is a true asshole as a human
How are you changing gears on that bike. Do they make this bike with a automatic or dct
The ST1300 has a 5 speed transmission and is shaft driven - super smooth clutch as well - it’s a real pleasure to ride. Honda never produced one with a DCT transmission. However Healtech does make an aftermarket speedshifter for the bike for around $300 - which I might be buying and installing soon. I wish you continued safe riding!
What valve stems did you use? And are they 8mm in diameter?
These are the stems I used. I installed them before I used the 3M sealant. www.autozone.com/tire-repair-and-tire-wheel/tire-valve-stem/p/slime-hi-performance-tr416-tire-valve-stem/582043_0_0
Love the color!
Thank you! Cheers! I wish you continued safe riding!
One thing (out of many many things) I learned from you, always wear gears. Wear "PROPER" gears.
Thank you! Cheers! I wish you continued safe riding!
After watching this video i successfully got both knee down in after 30min of practicing. The shoulder part came in clutch for me. Very underrated video, more riders need to see this!
AWESOME !! So glad the video helped - but YOU did the hard work ! Practice and good technique is what makes it happen. I wish you continued safe riding !
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 🙏😎
@@2WheeledCoconut Awesome!! - keep practicing and ALWAYS wear all your protective gear ! I wish you continued safe riding !
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!