5 Amazing Motorcycle Mods That Nobody Does 

A really good mod is make sure you are not over weight, spending 2k on new wheels is great but you could loose 40lbs and save 2k

Best mod; wear clothing with armor. My buddy came off at 70mph, slid down the gravel off the side of the road on his arm. A few reconstructions, nerve, bone and skin grafts later and they took his right arm off. All he needed was to have worn a motorcycle jacket.

1 simple thing that youtubers don't do, put average prices in video.

"I'm only doing mods that would be reasonable and easy for your average rider" "Carbon fiber wheels, they're super expensive" 😂😂

Since wheels are rotating, it means they create a gyroscopic effect. A gyroscopic effect is what makes it difficult to twist and turn a rotating object (also one of the reasons why bikes become more stable at higher speeds). Now, the more rotating weight, the higher the gyroscopic effect is. Changing to carbon wheels shaves off so much rotating mass, and thus exponentially decreasing the gyroscopic effect which makes it exponentially easier to lean your bike into a corner, as well as get it back up and flick it into the opposite direction. If you just shave regular weight off of a bike, all you do is change the mass of the body that moves, but it has no effect on the gyroscopic counteraction that the wheels create. That's why it makes such a huge difference, and why people invest in carbon as well as forged aluminium wheels etc. It also means acceleration and braking is increased since you don't have to spin up as much weight - but the greatest difference happens in the cornering ability of the bike for sure - as well as the unsprung mass itself helps with braking and handling bumps and all maneuvers that have an impact on the shock and forks (which is almost everything you do on the bike). An expensive mod for sure, but quite possibly the most rewarding mod out of the box that exists.

5 real mods that nobody does: 1) safety class for beginners 2) safety class for beginners 3) safety class for beginners 4) safety class for intermediate riders 5) safety class for intermediate riders anything higher and that's when you're ready for these mods

This should have been titled- Top 5 Motorcycle Mods that you can't do because you're BROKE AF😂

Carbon fibre wheels? Seriously? They cost more than most of our bikes

4:29 don’t listen to him! I got my motorcycle auto tuned and now it sound like freaking T-Pain

5:55 I actually did the opposite - "slow turn throttle" - throttle precision is way more important than the speed of cranking the thing.

Best mod ever: wear a good protective suit

Bonus mods? Gotta hit that 10 minute video.

Some of these mods go back decades. Some RD250LC / RD350LC / Suzuki GT250 X7 owners were replacing their heavy cast wheels with lighter spoked (wire) wheels for track racing and road because this saved a few pounds of unsprung weight, even lighter if they used alloy rims. Cast wheels are the heaviest wheels you can fit on any bike. Scott oilers have been around since the 1970's, though oil bath and gaitered fully enclosed chains last the longest. Dyno Tune has also been around since the 1970's though originally for cars. Same reasons as for bikes today, OEM settings are generic, never ideal. I had braided brake hoses on my 1977 Suzuki GT550B. It gave a massive improvement to the effectiveness and feel of the front brake system. A very old school mod indeed. Other simple mods are: Filling all the cable feed in holes on the bike's Molex (the industry name for the multiple connector blocks) electric system with silicon sealant to prevent water rotting the wire in the connector terminal. If one lives in an area notorious for rain (Seattle, Wales, Manchester, etc.) it'll save much misery a few years down the road. Tuning the front fork oil to suit the rider's weight. Lower weight oil if the rider is light, higher weight oil if the rider is heavy. If your bike nose dives easily when braking then the fork oil is too low a weight. Fork oil is also colour coded (5W is red, 20W is green, etc.). Fork oil can be mixed in ratios to give intermediate weights. There are tables for doing this. Racers do this.

There's so many missing real mods from this list. How about gel padded seat, clip-ons, lowered pegs, crash mushrooms, led animated indicators, double bubble?

Nice to see someone local with a RU-vid channel! I grew up on the cape.started a 25+yr career as a bike mechanic at Cape Cod Motorsports many many yrs ago.lol

All excellent mods that most riders don't do. That RC is awesome, I'm sure it's a blast to ride!

Love your videos hero , I just got a motorcycle about a year ago. Didn’t know much about bikes. But your videos have helped me with that. Thank you 🙏

$30 steering damper and fork clamp to mount it. Smooths out steering vibrations that you have, and tank slappers.

I am soooo getting that camera setup for my bike. Thanks HeroRR!! Too many times I’ve wished I had video of some event but there’s no way I’m riding around with a GoPro on my head. I’ll never remember to turn it on!

Good stuff HeroRR keep them coming. I like that they are short and simple

I love this video, I want most of these now. Especially the dash cam (i have no mirrors but i dont want bar ends) perfect solution! And those chain adjusters, never seen that before👍

I miss my 05 RC. I had Marchesini wheels and the black and gold was beautiful. Love you Sato exhaust.

Thank you for this tutorial! I plan on buying a bike and this video was really helpful! I wasnt familiar with your channel, but I subscribed now! :)

That "direct to the calipers feel" you got with braided steel brake lines is for real. Rubber brake lines will flex a bit when you apply braking pressure and your brakes may feel a bit spongy, but the braided steel lines will not do that so they feel more firm and connected to the brake calipers. You can really feel a big difference on cars/trucks when you swap to steel braided brake lines.

Please make an hour long RC51 ASMR. So I can sleep better at night.

You are absolutely correct about the feeling of the brakes after switching to steel braided brake lines. Less expansion of the lines means more positive braking feedback.

Great video, i did the r6 throttle tube on my fz07 right after I bought it. Very underrated.

Been a "Harley Fanboy" all my life but recently opened my mind to new things and bought a Benelli 302s and I love the lighter sport bikes. Thank you man. I am learning a ton.

could you make video about 2 strokes ?

Adjusting suspension is a worthy one too.. and adjusting your controls. The amount of people who never touch either its crazy... its like getting in a new car from the dealer and never adjusting the seat.

My 1st bike was a 2016 ZX-6R. Full 2 Brothers exhaust and tune. Then I put on integrated taillights, carbon fiber frame sliders, Yoshimura tail light kit, 1/6 throttle and a gas tank pad. For it only being a 636, that thing was fast and looked great in Matte Black. Those mods made a world of difference compared to a stock bike so don't be cheap.

Nice. The rc51 is one of my favorite bikes. I was always partial to the 954rr though.

You are so right about no one does dash cam modifications.. I never see any RU-vid video of people riding their bikes on the roads.

Lighter wheels not as stable at speed are they? Just wondering about gyroscope effect.

You dont upload daily , or every few days , but , when you finnaly upload , its so nice to watch

Nice video w/ great ideas..... lol, I haven't even bought a bike yet but am excited over these. Yup, thanks HeroRR

Missed a obvious one, getting suspension set up properly. Cost me £30 and made a big difference.

Bonus mods?! So glad I watched this video!

I totally agree with the chain adjuster mod!! The bad thing is that for example, that would be hard to find for older models, like the cbr 954rr!!!

Funnily enough, on youtube a topbox mod is more rare than carbon fiber wheels.

Hope you don't mind, shared on several Savannah, Ga pages.

I have installed Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, have gotten 75% of the weight saving with 50% of the cost; besides, as Gordon Murray just said when discussing his wheel choice on the upcoming T.50, when aluminum bends or cracks it poses no major issue, when carbon fiber fails it fails very hard and dangerously

I can hear and see exactly what type of biker you represent

Ok, good stuff. I've known about ss brake lines and dynatunes. But an aftermarket exhaust and air cleaner demands a ecu flash, or a new download from your programmable external fuel mgt comp, and a real dyno tune. Happy motoring!

Carbon wheels are the best mod you can do! It’s all about the budget as well! My old ZX12R had full carbon bodywork as well as wheels, saved in total 28lbs. Again it’s all about the budget! Full Akro system as well as a tune made it into a savage bike!

Best Mod I did on my old FJ was put progressive springs on the front. That transformed it!

Always great vids man, keep it up

Plus one on the Scott-oiler. It is brilliant. My previous bike (Series I Ducati Superlight, in semi race trim, Dynojetted and ridden HARD, sed occasionally for racing) had an Aluminium rear sprocket installed in 1999, and I did not touch the chain or its adjustment AT ALL (OK, OK, I had to during tire changes of course) for 25K kilometers. When I got rid of the bike in 2015 the new owner who lived across the street from me had it for another 4 years and never touched the chain either. That 1999 chain was the last one I bought. My current bike (bought in 1994) got a new chain in 1995 and in 1998 and then it got a scott oiler and since then it never wore out a chain again... It's frugal too: If I had to estimate a bottle of oil easily lasts somewhere in the neighbourhood of 50K if the oiler is properly adjusted. Scott Oilers are THE thing to have if you ask me...

I just ordered the r6 throttle piece for my cbr so ill keep you on that one. We will see how it goes

Looks like you’re wheeling in my neck of the woods. I see the Sagamore, and Bourne bridges!!

I love your videos. Please keep them coming. "Tuning" your brand new bike may wave your warranty. I would LOVE to get a 2020 red BMW s1000RR.

I use calipers when adjusting my chain. Very practical for other things, too!

Got some great footage of Sagamore Bridge. Makes me want to go striper fishing.

Hero this is a excellent informative video or people who are riders. These things can be done to any style bike and everyone of them is a great improvement over factory stock . Well done and it made me a subscriber !

The Re-Tune is a MUST DO if you change the exhaust and do an up-graded air filter. Whether you have a 'dyno-tune' of a full ECU Re-Flash... you WILL enjoy the difference! If you are using a Power Commander or Bazzaz, they have downloadable 'flashes' available for your specific applications -- by Brand, Model, Year, and even which other mods are included...

Better than stock tires. Steel braided brake lines. Good protective riding gear.

Excellent video! Thank you and stay safe ride safe!

Great suggestions man. That being said do you have any worthy video clips from the bike cam?

Awesome vids glad I started watching...also...glad I gave up hot rod cars and returned to Bikes and Sportbikes my exclusive first love since Honda's Trail 50 first attempt at riding ... 7 years old. (Money goes so much further on 2 wheels.) 51 years ago and I'm still dragging knees not on purpose and collar bones definitely not on purpose, at the local Motorsports Park..lol

Do you think I should run the box air filter with my corner tie velocity stacks

I got one, Throttle lock, i have cruise control on my Streetglide but use a throttle lock as well, so easy just to push it on and if u hit a incline just ease on the throttle then slowly back it down back onto where the throttle lock was, i use the cruise control too but its just a different expeirience with the lock, its fun

did carbon wheel before, whole bike got stolen

Scott oiler, chain tensioner? Belt drive is the future my friend. Braided line are lovely though. So much more feel.

I miss he best upgrade I have ever made: Adjustable race foot pegs. Better grip and better (after adjustment) foot position. I would also include Öhlins dampers, but that may be a more "normal" upgrade, even if they cost more than the carbon wheels.

I think the "Mods"; most of them, could improve the Bike & Riding experience!! But, one thing I will say is not everyone can afford Carbon Fiber Rims (BST or other Brands)!! I wish I could put both a Front & Rear BST set on my 2002 Honda CBR1100xx Super Blackbird! That would certainly improve the handling on my Blackbird..;-)

Well my ktm 200cc Duke comes with steel braided brake lines😎 KTM ❤️

To get the most out of your bike, you need to be a better rider.

Ive just completed a restoration on my yamaha fs1e. Ive fitted an early R1 engine, beefed up the frame, brakes, suspension etc. It pulls wheelies in top gear. 👍

Your RC51 right hand clip on. Just measure it as it does look closer to the tank than your left? It could be the camera angle, but it does look odd.

Great list of upgrades 👍🏻

It’s only going to be about reasonable mods like carbon fiber wheels. You sir are a dope.

Great Suggestions BrO!! Thanks for the Info!! Take Care and Stay Safe! 🏍🔥💨💯

Scott oiler, almost had me off my bike when after using the correct oil for 4 months and periodically checking , one day came into a left hand bend and my back end slipped , I almost came off , I thought I had a puncture or blowout , but no the Scott oiler decided to throw out that much oil it went all round the edge of my tyre , and I can assure you any second hand bike I buy that’s fitted with one , it will be instantly removed and binned ,, cheers for the video , Shane uk 🇬🇧

If you have abs does that make changing the brake lines more of a pain?

Thanks for this video. It was a bit underwhelming with the only advice I found useful being the bit about steel braided brake lines.

Wurth dry chain lube works wonders, and if you fall off, wearing leathers saves loosing skin.

I have used Scottoilers on all my motorcycles - my 1999 modded ZRX1100 with 150+hp did 124,000klms on OEM chain before l changed it, adjusting chain tension required only when renewing rear tyre - l totally recommend - also fitted to my Husqvarna 650 adventure bike, keeps the chain clean

Love the quick turn throttle... I have a 1/8th throttle on my gsxr 1000 turbo.... Its like riding a 2 stroke!

I learned about the braided brake lines not expanding from my Dad while working on his '84 fj1100.

Heyyyy Metric on the out run. Very Cool!

Does front wheel weight influence the risk of tank slapping? Less grip on the road if lighter means more risk for a tank slapper? I have heavy steel wheels on my stock Suzuki across and want to make it kickass but don't want to risk tank slapping. Does weight influence this specificly the front wheel?

Is there a differance in performance from a dynojet or auto tune? It seems like an auto tune with be the better option if ur not above working on ur bike a little.

Where and what kind of bracket is on your bike for your wind screen or fairing

What about dyno tune for a carbed engine after the exhaust change? Does it work?

Steel braided brake lines make such a huge difference!

What’s a good brand of chain adjusters for my 954

Ohhhh my GAWD your RC51 just keeps getting more and more and more beautiful every damn video. Hopefully in 3 years 7 months 2 weeks and 5 days (but who’s counting) I’ll be able to afford one, as my ransom payments to my ex wife will be FINISHED. I’ve allllllmost made it *note* you can’t stop making videos until then because I secretly live vicariously through you and the RC51 ✌🏻✌🏻from Tennessee my friend

Invested considerable chunk of my hard earned in BST wheels for my road bikes , both are 2nd Gen models , ZX14R and Hayabusa . Yes , considerable expense , but for me , that investment is well worth it . I truly love the handling and acceleration benifets these ultralight wheels bring . Combined with correctly setup suspension , and even big cc sport tourers can carve very well . You don't even have to choose carbon , any set of lighter weight wheels will be beneficial to your ride . If you plan on keeping your ride long term , well even better , then the purchase outlay can be worth it .

Top mod, sintered brake pads, almost free if you do it when you need to change your pads anyway, and I could easily brake with two fingers the back wheel just skipping the ground at the track. It offers the same performance on the road, but I don't brake that hard on the road.

I’ve done the carbon wheels, the custom map, braided lines and the quick action throttle (CBR 1000RR) 1000cc bikes are fine with it 😘

So I have a 2021 CBR500R with a Coffman’s exhaust and a K&N air filter, would I still need to get a tune??

For a track bike carbon wheels all day Street bike, what if there is a scenario in which a pothole or another hard bump is unavoidable?

This is the most underrated moterbike channels on RU-vid

I find the Scott chain oiler too complex to install, I use the OSCO chain oiler. Installation and use is so easy, really do recommend.

Check out your insurer if you have permanently attached dash cams you may request a reduction in your premiums. If they don't tell them you will shop elsewhere.

brake lines will feel better it's not just you, because the line has more reinforcement, the tube does not swell as much under braking, in turn will feel sharper

@HeroRR Dude amazing video thank u for helping us newbie riders #brolove.....ur autro song is amazing Metric-Sick Muse but its nonething like the original

My friend has a RC51 and we both agree suspension is like a rock. Have you made any suspension changes that make riding the RC51 more comfortable over bumps? I have heard guys over in the UK change springs.

Sorry mate, but I have to disagree with your 6th mod "Scott oilers". :-( Todays bikes have O or X ring chains which means the rollers are sealed, so the only reason you would oil the chain is to stop it going rusty on the outside. And if you don't have it set up right, you are throwing oil all over your rear tyre, "not a good idea" I have a V Strom. "granted only the 650" but it's just coming up to 34,000 mls. on the original chain. I rest my case. Totally agree with the rest of the mods.

carbon rear is even bigger mass difference. just awesome. also yall can find a used set for under a couple grand