DIY Gauge Protective Film

Most protective film in the market (here in malaysia) are some low quality thick plastic stuff that doesnt last very long. the price may vary on them too (as of Feb 2020, the price ranges from 15 to 35 MYR). I personally dont enjoy these as they are stiff and not always cut to the correct size. My latest hobby is headlamp/tail lamp wrapping (for cars but I do some bikes too), so I have access to clear vinyl tint that is of much better quality. Please click the vid to figure out how to do this. Its really not that hard (to do the DIY and to click the vid...)

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DIY License Plate Holder MT/FZ 09

Here's a little guide I made to show you how to remove the rear splash guard and turn it into a small license plate holder by using most of its own parts.

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DIY Bar End Mirror Install

5 Minutes into bringing the bike home, I started tinkering.

Heres a guide on how to install bar end mirrors

Tools:

Assorted Allen Wrenches

Saw/PVC hose cutter

15mm ID PVC Hose

Loctite

Remove the balancer (it is in itself a giant bolt)

You will need a 15mm ID PVC pipe.. Just very little so, but the bare minimum or ask the hardware store if they can give u scraps

Mine is used but who cares.. I had some lying around

Measure the thickness of the pipe as thick as the clamping part of the mirror

It can be a hair thicker but not too thick

Cut it!!

Here's what it looks like.. It will be a little loose.. But don't worry..

Thread lock everything.. Don't wait to retighten

Hand tighten first.. And locktite the balancer too

Slot on the mirror clamp but don't tighten.. Then slide the pvc sleeve on the end

Screw it in... For the throttle, tighten but adjust the balancer until the throttle isn't sticky

Done product

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My New Bike: Envy

Been too long since I last posted. I have since changed from bobbers to sport bikes. But it was more out of necessity than choice. For a while, I rode a Ninja 650, but it didn’t last long as it was failing.

3 weeks ago, I just picked up my new bike. A Yamaha MT/FZ – 09. I call her Envy.

Shes a beast. Just like my R1 Chaos, Envy tries to kill me every chance I don’t pay attention. Shes a thrill to ride and I still haven’t gotten the hang of her yet.

Well, here are some pictures to keep you (if there is still anyone out there) entertained.

p.s. I will be posting as many guides as I can on DIY stuff for Envy. Some will be in the old school picture format… and some will be in video format.

Just Came Home

With a cage and a tail bag stolen from my friend.

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DIY Crash Cage Install

Bought this crash cage from Bikempire Malaysia (you can get this elsewhere too)

Tools:

Size 8 Allen key (as long as you can get)

12mm box

Size 4 Allen key

Loctite

Step 1:

8mm Allen to remove 2 engine mount screws.

Remove one side at a time

Step 2:

Match up the holes with the mount holes and insert provided bolts

Longest bolts provided are for the rear mounts on each side.

Slightly shorter of the 2 shorter bolts is for the left side front mount (so we seem to think)

Shortest bolt to be bolted to the bottom provided rail (hand tighten)

Bolt everything up with Loctite and torque to spec if you have a torque wrench.

If u don't, guesstimate and take consideration that the engine is aluminum. If you don't have a torque wrench or can't guesstimate, stop reading this, and get a shop to help.

Step 3:

Ensure this rail is hand tightened coz if u torque down one side, it's never gonna fit

Step 4:

Loctite the world... I don't believe in bolt ride then bolt... Fucking Loctite it and it will never move

Step 5:

Once both sides are done, tighten the railing at the bottom

Step 6:

Insert the sliders provided. And lock it down with the size 4 Allen.

You may have to drill out the hole if it's clodded with powder coat.

Step 7:

Loctite everything (Again)

Step 8:

Step back and marvel at your greatness!!

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