I’m just an average guy that loves motorcycles and cars. I also quite enjoy photography and videography. And I definitely enjoy consuming content on RU-vid.
Currently own: 2013 Volkswagen GTI (DSG) 2018 Honda CB650F 2020 Volkswagen GLI (Manual)
Thank you for the nice video full of useful hints - the one with Drybag is really good. I consider to buy Shad 23 for my Honda Rebel 500 and it is great to see how many things is possible to pack into the cases 🙂
When you use RU-vid or Netflix etc.. is the audio and video lagged/ delayed with audio sync? Other devices i have used it is out of sync so makes parking trying to watch a video rather frustrating and pretty much pointless.
The audio is perfectly aligned with the video on this device. I have only experienced misaligned audio with other wireless devices. Thanks for your comment.
Hey man! I’m back! Another mod I’m looking into now. Heard a lot of mixed things about the DV spacer. Heard it’s not good for the turbo and can void warranty. How long have you had it on? Any issues?
@@UrAvgRider sweet! I’m a big overthinker and I’ve been doing a ton of research on this. I heard some people say the EA888 gen 1-3 don’t like atmospheric venting and don’t run good with it. I’ve also heard people say oil can leak out of the spacer. Not much but still a little. Have you experienced any oil leaks? Any problems what so ever? I’m very skeptical but I’m excited to install. A lot of people say this could cause issues down the line.
@jonheuer4945 Before putting them on (we installed them on the MK6 GTI and the MK7 GLI), I talked to my trusted mechanic and asked his opinion. He said they’re fine. A little oil may come out, but that’s normal.
Thanks for your comment. I also have the Sena Icon RAU (which is the same as the SFR). I just purchased the HD speakers and swapped them. I got much better audio and volume. I do not know if the same base will work for both the SF2 & SF4, but the units are easy enough to change out if you had too. I hope that helps. Thanks again.
Stopped into the International Motorsports dealership recently and asked if they would look at my chain. As l found it jolting at times. A Royal Enfield Meteor 350cc. They weren't that busy but said l would have to make a appointment. Went up the road to Holeshot Motorsports. A Honda dealership. They took me in right away and solved the issue, no charge! Cheers.
Thanks so much for your comment. Unfortunately since I’ve made this video, Triumph Twin Power has stopped selling exhaust. My recommendation would be to check out British Customs. It will be very similar. I hope that helps.
Thanks so much for your comment. As there are too many variables, size, thickness, armor, etc., the best way I can think of to answer your question is this. If your motorcycle jacket will fit in a standard backpack, it will fit in the side cases. Thanks again.
I will be answering this exact question in my next video. I haven’t done all the testing yet with quantifiable metrics, but my butt dyno tells me it’s faster. Thanks so much for your comment.
@impulseartworks Hopefully I’ll have the video done this weekend and posted. I changed the focus of the video and I’ll give you credit for the idea. Thanks again.
I put mine on last week, same thing as you corner started lifiting. No one in my town sold a export like glue so I just bought some name brand 3m tape and reapplied it, hope that holds it
Thanks so much for commenting. I am quite certain there are no laws that say you can’t use multiple turn signals. The only thing I can think of is that depending on where you place the resistor, the non-LED lights may blink very slow. Not in unison.
Spark plugs are one of the biggist gimmick merchandise in the aftermarket automotive arena. Just buy good ol copper electrode plugs and you'll likely be happy with them for ~30k miles. Copper is second most conductive metal of the elemental metal. More conductive than iridium, ruthenium, and platinum. Copper does wear out at a quicker pace but they offer the best fuel economy for 30k miles and they are less than half the price of iridium. Replace them and your good to go. I want to check for vacum leaks that often anyway so might as well replace the plugs while you are doing this. I run Copper and have never popped a code because of them. Cheers
Thanks for your comment. I do appreciate you taking your time to do so. I won’t pretend to be an expert on the topic. But when APR recommended a spark plug to use with the tune/modified engine, that’s what I decided to do. Thanks again.
Thank you for covering this topic. It is shameful that Amazon doesn't do something to stop the counterfeit parts sales. I have been a victim of these types of rip-offs and it has caused me to start buying from local spot. I know I drifted way off topic and I shouldn't have. I appreciate you raising awareness on these scams!
I believe everything I’ve ever seen said to adjust the chain on the side stand. But only because the weight of the bike should be on the chain. That should also be the case while on the paddock stand. Just as long as the bobbins are not part of the axle blocks. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for your comment. I believe it’s been determined that Amazon will always be “buyer beware”. Check out reviews and seller information as it will be the best to make an informed decision.
@UrAvgRider Are you sure the adaptive ride height is standard. How about the 2024? The reason I ask is I placed the order for a special and it's in transit from Holland and I read that it's an extra on the special. Thanks
@@UrAvgRider I understand the adaptive suspension is standard all over the world on the special. I am wondering about the adaptive ride height where the bike lowers down at a stop light. Thanks
@billyflanagan9657 That’s exactly what it is on this bike. “ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION Adaptive Ride Height allows you to lower the seat height when stopped, and it also maintains a constant, optimum suspension sag by continuously adjusting preload.” (Taken from the NA site)
Thanks for the video, I just got in my spoiler and decided to go straight into the amazing goop route. I let it set for 72 hours and it’s on there for sure. Definitely not coming off. To get the stock spoiler off I found it the easiest to use a heat gun, wedge, fishing braid (the braid rarely snapped) and some goo gone. After taking the stock off I was left with a mess like you had. I used a heat gun and a hard plastic cast iron scrapper and it came off very easy. Within 2 hours I took the old one off and Installed the new one. These videos helped a lot and hopefully for the future my tips can help others.
I threw this shit spoiler in the garbage after 2 months of dealing with fitment issues and ECS and their lifetime warranty scam that is a complete joke. The edges of the spoiler would lift off the trunk continuously no matter how much 3m tape was re applied. Bad design shit quality. I will never use ECS again.
That's fair. You're allowed your opinion. Did you consider using the Auto Goop? Mine is still holding strong. I don't trust much to 3M. Especially on the exterior. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for your comment. There is no perceivable difference in gas mileage, down force, weight, or speed. Its primary purpose is looks. I imagine the difference between a wing and a spoiler will depend on who you’re talking to. I suspect most people use them interchangeably. But I’m sure Google will give you a better answer. Thanks again.
My apologies. I must have missed your comment. I don’t think it’s feasible that I come do this for you. I’m sure a local body shop could easily handle it though. Thanks for your comment.
Is that boost gauge screen specific to your particular year of GLI. If so what year is your MK7 GLI? Mine looks different and dispays 3 guages in white horizontally. Thanks and great vid!
Good eye. Thanks so much for your comment. Check out this video. It explains what I have here. (In case the link doesn’t work, it’s my “Android Auto AI Box” video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T-fKEp444Sg.htmlsi=trVZgRr4bAGLTdRj
@@UrAvgRider its literally impossible to unclip by hand. like your video. and using a tool you either scratch it, or it explodes into a million pieces.
Thanks so much for your comment. I’m not saying all spark plugs purchased on Amazon are wrong. But it’s worth having a closer inspection at them to ensure they are correct. I hope yours were correct.
@@UrAvgRider I went to my local advance auto parts and picked up a set of ngk iridium plugs and changed them out before my engine even cooled off completely! Rather be safe than sorry!
Holding great! I’m also impressed on how good the spoiler still looks. I thought it would look scratched up by now. But it still looks new. Thanks for your comment.
So is there a trick to get the visor to pop back in.. took visor off then replaced the visor.. everything went fine but now the little visor buttons won’t pop back up into the hole
I was browsing Amazon for spark plugs today, and I could see so many counterfeit products. The same goes for Samsung phone chargers. There are so many that look like official products, but are cheap Chinese knockoffs that could be fire hazards. Those poor quality counterfeit spark plugs you received could cause catastrophic engine damage. I'm glad you saw the problem and returned them to Amazon.
Thanks for making the video. It would have been much better to get close up shots of the work being done instead of shooting from 6 feet away. I really couldn't see anything.
Thanks for your comment. When doing it all myself it’s hard to know exactly how it will turn out. And I can’t get the dynamic shots like those with a team. Thanks for your feedback though.
Thanks for the video! Just Installed the same spoiler on my gli..looks Awesome! I put some "goop" inside the spoiler to prevent the 2 pieces from ever coming apart before the install
I don't understand what's all the secrecy around the brand name of the product. I can't find it anywhere, even in your response to a viewer's question about it. What's up with that ?! PLEASE - what is the brand name of this wheel chock?
No secrecy. This one happens to be from a surplus store. Likely no brand name. But I suspect that most wheel chocks are going to be about the same. Thanks for your comment. Let me know if I can answer any more questions.
I was just considering getting the SH23s for an upcoming trip on my Royal Enfield Super Meteor. I actually wanted to get inner bags for the panniers and was trying to figure out which ones. So it was actually really usefil to see your 20L Osprey as most drybags I see out there are cylinder shaped, but that one is rectangular which seems it would make it pretty ideal for the panniers. It also seems like the material is not really thick which, at least for this use, seems like a good thing. Very informative video. Thank you for making it!
