DIY Archives - Points Unknown

How to Make Handlebar Mitts and Extend Your Riding Season

January 7, 2021October 10, 2021 Austin 0 Comments apparel, DIY, dual-sport, winter

I made my own handlebar mitts (pogies). I used 1.5mm neoprene, made my own template (PDF layout/instructions), and developed a working prototype in a couple hours. I am very pleased with the results and the bar mitts are quite effective at blocking the wind and making cold rides much more enjoyable. Total cost – about $15.

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Motorcycle Boot Gaiters / Moto Pant Cuff Protector

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Austin 0 Comments DIY, gear, motorcycle, protection, waterproof

The Problem: Motorcycle pants are expensive (even if you get cheap ones) and the cuffs get torn up by the

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Rapid Spoke Nipple Removal Tool

August 30, 2015August 31, 2019 Austin 0 Comments biking, DIY, hubs, tools, wheels, wrenching

Like most biking enthusiasts we have ended up with lots of random parts and pieces of bikes over the years.

Lessons Learned: Rivnuts Vs. Plusnuts
I think plusnuts are a superior product and would highly recommend using these in critical situations (especially when pull out is a concern).
Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 - 2011)
A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 - 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Installing and Removing Plastic Fairing Clips (Pop Rivets, Push Pins, Plastic Pins, etc.)
How to install and remove small plastic rivets (or pins or clips) typically used on motorcycle fairings and other plastic parts around the...
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 - 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L), 2017 Kawasaki Versys...
Installing the JD Jetting EFI Tuner on a Honda CRF 450L
The Honda CRF450L is well known for being a little bit twitchy off the line, when going from off idle
2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 - First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide
Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter...
RakAttach Fail: An unfortunate long term review
The RakAttach is a great accessory for your receiver hitch and 5 years ago it was a one-of-a-kind product. At achieving its core...
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Moving the back seat
Highlights (TL:DR): get yourself a set of sockets and torx wrenches Measure 858 mm back from the original seat location