DIY – Do It Yourself for the Bike

Because sometimes getting your hands dirty and learning a new skill can be so much more satisfying!

There are few things as satisfying as a hard day’s graft. Getting up early, setting to your task and working on something you’re passionate about, knowing that you’re achieving something, making something truly unique and also saving money.

DIY motorcycle vinyl wrap 3m
Wrapping with 3m vinyl

For me, DIY opens completely new areas of knowledge, helping me learn and achieve things I didn’t realise were within my reaches. A drill, angle grinder, sander, they’re nothing to fear or shy away from. Even working on your motorcycle, your pride and joy, if you take things nice and slowly you’ll be absolutely fine.
A few years back I would never have thought I could make custom shelves or wrap my own motorcycle, however with the support of the internet, joys of YouTube and full commitment I’ve made these a reality, and I encourage you to have faith in yourself and give something new a go! What’s the worst that can happen?
As I discover new DIY techniques for my bike, I’m planning to help empower others to give it a go too with step by step guides! Plus I

DIY motorcycle heat shield
Creating a custom heat shield

love unique ideas that fit around the motorcycle lifestyle so as I think of them, I’ll also give you some ideas for DIY inspired by the bike.

Check out my DIY’s so far

For the bike

  • How to wrap
  • Heat shield
  • Pan licence plate holder

Inspired by the bike

  • Motorcycle tyre shelves
  • Spanner hooks

 

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