This guys is single-handedly keeping the motorcycle market alive lol

@likwidflame

3 жыл бұрын

I really wish I had known about him when I was buying my motorcycle gear in 2016

@maksimovdennis

3 жыл бұрын

I literally bought another motorcycle since being intrigued by this guys videos. Glad to be back on a machine!

@JavierMares

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaahahaha plausible

@ThanhNguyen-pm7xn

3 жыл бұрын

For the record, I don’t even own a bike and I subscribed to this channel because he makes it so interesting.

@cenkcelepoglu5415

3 жыл бұрын

@@maksimovdennisii İiü

Did I just watch a full blown movie? So well done.

@one-of-us9939

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we did... and it was a musical too!

@Yutter89

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how many smaller channels have Top Gear level video production

@amirk6155

3 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey K Legit mind bending work. Show the filmmaker some love on insta guys : FindAneesh

@daymaker5460

3 жыл бұрын

Every Fortnine video is becoming movie quality, the laughs are great.

@TOHETOTEHOT

3 жыл бұрын

It's so nice I watched it twice.

So I actually went ahead and got a Gladius as my first bike after watching this video. So far it's literally the best ever experience I ever had in my life, thank you F9 for the wise advice!

@FortNine

2 жыл бұрын

Right on - enjoy! ~RF9

@soldat2501

2 жыл бұрын

The Gladius actually aged pretty well. Right now it fits right in with what’s out there in terms of styling.

@robotcorderoycattle

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise! For the price and performance, it's one of the best options for ripping the PNW country roads. FYI a cheap shock upgrade from YSS transforms the handling on an already stable bike.

@paulsmecker2439

2 жыл бұрын

Bought a one with 2100 miles a few weeks ago.i felt bad it was so cheap. Polished her up and ready to RIP.

@exoticxenon5005

Жыл бұрын

@@soldat2501 yeah I really agree with that I mean look at the mt07 what people usually compare it too you know transformer looking models of a headlight on that but this just looks like a modern naked bike that I would expect from 2015 onwards

“And enough leather to remake the cast of jersey shore” What a quote.

@IndomieNL

2 жыл бұрын

With a 156.000 mileage, thats just puberty. Me: Isnt that where the worst problems start?😂

@briantobin7289

2 жыл бұрын

It's lovely! Also "...engine displacement you can measure in nautical tonnes" Love it!

Ryan will go down in history as the one person who managed to make the Suzuki Gladius desirable and consequently increase values.

@constantinoslafkas4727

3 жыл бұрын

I actually called a guy selling it to ask if he's interested in trading! (I have a loud 1997 cb400sf custom scrambler/tracker)

@guyloisellegl

3 жыл бұрын

I had a Gladius and loved it

@kenrhem

3 жыл бұрын

Ya. They've jumped to 5-7k...

@skyusable

3 жыл бұрын

I never understood why people hates them so much. It's still an SV650 with some runky plastics on it.

@TrNdke

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see what's wrong with the fairing. If it's a "chick bike" (Rude. And you knuckleheads wonder why more women won't ride, or at least not with you.), then those 'womanly' curves look pretty nice to me.

the screaming talk button had me in tears. I needed that

@xrhst0s2114

3 жыл бұрын

not if you where watching thriller and you got on youtube to relax dude that fucking moment of the scream i almost shit my self

@amirulirfan761

3 жыл бұрын

Dudes probably maxing the throttle, the passenger screams

@iancharles798

3 жыл бұрын

Still funny on third watching

@blammela

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@joemnkyman

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad i wasn't the only one, lol!

This channel is the TOP GEAR of the Motorcycle world. And I love it.

@qwikz28

2 жыл бұрын

He even used the term "ham-fisted"

@edwardroberts8761

2 жыл бұрын

The good one or the shit one??

@coldwetandhappy6879

2 жыл бұрын

It’s good, but it’s nothing compared to top gear now the grand tour.

@adriamillasluque

2 жыл бұрын

Netflix and Amazon Prime should be taking note of your comment xD

@stemoleum

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardroberts8761 there is only one top gear.... Jezza hamster and captain slow

Loved my 2011 Vstar. Belt drive, good power, efi, smooth ride. Comfortable cruiser. I stole it too. $2,300 with 700ish miles.

@MarcosElMalo2

4 ай бұрын

I loved my 2004 classic. I think I’d get one again.

@mkilic10

3 ай бұрын

have you had the previous owner's sex tape or so?

@1969JAC

2 ай бұрын

I own a 2004 classic for 15 years now. Bought it, with 1060 km. Love, love, love it!

Brother, you're the Antony Bourdain of motorcycles.

@Lex4122

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that´s a really good one :)

@dcd1359

3 жыл бұрын

@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 :(

@dcd1359

3 жыл бұрын

KZread beat me to it. That joke will forever be too soon

@1121494

3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather compare his scripting qualities to the likes of jeremy clarckson etc. Fabulous. F9 should check out how to further monetise the videos from us non-canadian audience to fund the production budgets and film lengths worthy of Ryans Scripting Qualities. Also, my Brain just accepted him starting in german and didn't notice him changing into english.^^

@000polsris000

3 жыл бұрын

Right?

What you're telling me is that I need more motorcycles. I hear you loud and clear, Ryan 👍🏽 Just gotta convince the wife now

@stickfigureman3D

3 жыл бұрын

Same dude, same

@DamnitsAdriel

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that..

@darkiee69

3 жыл бұрын

Just show her the video, it'll explain everything. It's so cheap that you're almost making money..

@AmericanMadeAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission :)

@billmcnamara5942

3 жыл бұрын

I learned a long time ago(35 years with same woman), that she will get over it.... I may have to turn off hearing aids for a few days.

Just bought a Gladius based on Ryan's suggestion. One of the most fun bikes I have ever ridden, and I have owned Street Triples, FZ-1, MT-07, and currently ride a ZX6R. This Gladius wasn't "virgin" - it belonged to a gear head. RaceTech springs on the front, Gixxer shock on the back, and shorty exhaust. The bike RIPS. Thanks, Ryan!

Of all the videos in this channel, this is the one I've re-watched the most, and the one that convinced me I'd be a motorcycle rider one day. 2 years and one move to a different continent later, and I'm finally studying to get my motorcycle license. Thanks, F9!

I feel like i should've paid after watching this

@aurboda

3 жыл бұрын

shhhhh

@number1yota

3 жыл бұрын

Order some merch and feel better

@observingrogue7652

3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me. Fortnine, do you accept Brave Browser, or have a Patreon?

@dgnikon

3 жыл бұрын

@@observingrogue7652 you might want to rethink your browser choice, brave is really shady and is hijacking urls ... davidgerard.co.uk/blockchain/2020/06/06/the-brave-web-browser-is-hijacking-links-and-inserting-affiliate-codes/

@tuanoful

3 жыл бұрын

You did, when you watched those ads

This man really has me contemplating buying a Goldwing. 😂

@Angry-Lynx

3 жыл бұрын

IKR 😂

@Redmenace96

3 жыл бұрын

I've owned 3 Old ones. '77 , '82, '94 Dream machines. Parts and mods are widely available and they are easy to work on. Old guy owners take great care of them, and you can go grocery shopping or cross country.

@uncannydan

3 жыл бұрын

If you want one a little 'cooler', look for a Valkyrie. I got a '99 several months ago. Cool, Smooooth ride and comfortable. And no longer made....😢

@danielscrittersandcycles2558

3 жыл бұрын

Like goldwings..but also like sport bikes just get a used Honda blackbird.. it's like a goldwing with a jet engine! 😂 Almost as good looking as a naked woman, and longer lasting than a fossilized lungfish! 😁

@Ritalie

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielscrittersandcycles2558 God, I seriously considered getting a Blackbird! Apparently they are electric smooth, and almost as fast as a Hayabusa. Unfortunately for me, I just could not get past the 1980's single headlight styling. I am obsessed with the dual headlight design front ends. I'm actually considering still getting a Honda Blackbird because the Blackbird is a perfect motorcycle, overall, despite the slightly old looking front end. After watching this video, I now realize that we should all be more mindful of "value" rather than just how a headlight looks?

I love my Gladius. I always wondered why people hated on it. All it needs is a round headlight swap to make it look good. Great video!

Once again Ryan has proven that he has the best motorcycle channel on earth! After riding for 30+ years, 15 of which were as a motor officer, I can state unequivocally that my 2006 Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic is my all time favorite. It is so much like an HD Road King, but 250 lbs lighter and with a subtle degree of refinement that outclasses the HDs at a fraction of the cost. Why anyone is willing to pay the ridiculous cost of new bikes is unfathomable to me when you can get great used bikes while paying so much less. 🏍

@markpoppe8681

2 жыл бұрын

There's some good deals to be had if you look for new bikes that are older stock by a couple of years. It's an option if you're set on getting a new bike.

@OldBeaterGarage

11 ай бұрын

I can remember 20 years ago dealerships were absolutely packed to the gills with V-Starts, VTXs, Boulevards etc. I would see all these 50+ year old dudes riding them that hadn't ridden since the 70s teetering away from the parking lot. I thought that eventually those thousands upon thousands of bikes would eventually hit the used market with no miles on them and now here we are those guys are 70s and can barely give these bikes away. I picked up one of the baby cruisers for $500 and tool around with my kid on it in the neighborhood it's actually quite fun.

@danielluna9213

11 ай бұрын

It's nothing at all like the Road King. I've ridden both and the 650 is extremely slow it's ridiculous. Ryan here showcased the 1100 which is a great motorcycle but still not like a Road King at all

@leoglasmeyer2853

13 күн бұрын

@@danielluna9213 customs are made to cruising peacefully at low rpm. If you want speed then buy a sport/sport tourer, not a harley with an almost 2l engine that puts down less hp than an old 600. Sure a harley has buttloads of torque but it's also +200 pounds heavier. If you like harleys for their looks and sound, then that's a whole another story and i can't disagree with you.

"Cockroach reliability" Save me please, my ribs hurt. Edit: And... Ryan is the only guy and channel that can sell you a Gladius and succeed.

@TheJuankpunk

3 жыл бұрын

Gladius are great!

@kawas3xy

3 жыл бұрын

You have to be careful watching f9 videos or you'll fill your garage... ryan could sell ice to eskimos

@scottoconnor4111

3 жыл бұрын

Got a Suzuki boulevard for trade if anyone is interested?

@himaro101

3 жыл бұрын

tbh I had one as a courtesy bike when my Yamaha MT-03 was in for some work. I very nearly asked to trade there and then. Looks wise, they're not perfect, but to ride? Damn it was as fun as the MT-03, while being more practical IMO. Currently hating life on a V-Strom 650 which is boring but way to practical for my commute :(

@wipperwil

3 жыл бұрын

Probably raised the used pricing by 20%!! Good work on the vid. Now I want a Gladys

4:22 I’m dying, had to pause, laugh, rewind, laugh, post this comment and commence with the rest of the video.

@biker1581

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

@thevideogamer0mg99

3 жыл бұрын

hahah

@FreeGumFighter

3 жыл бұрын

dang I came here to do just that, and saw you beat me to it ;D

@toyfan2812

3 жыл бұрын

soo fn funny , had to show my wife

@BaldMancTwat

3 жыл бұрын

It was worth my 1 second nose exhale. Agreed.

It's funny to go back to these videos and see just how long this channel has been producing the best motorcycle content. Thank you to the entire team, and Ryan for being so unique. You guys have really inspired my continued love of the sport and not to mention saved me loads of money.

The Goldwing section gave me nostalgia I never got to experience.

@solomonanczarski5402

2 жыл бұрын

Get a goldwing, my friend. I bought one a few months ago and rode it half way across the country. That 1985 he had in the video actually is a rare model, as it was the 10th anniversary edition and included fuel injection. Possibly the first motorcycle ever to feature fuel injection.

"enough leather to remake the cast of Jersey Shore" was a great line

@nkconte

3 жыл бұрын

yes it was! and "a little too little' and "lining up to suck their msrp"

@Tobeon2

3 жыл бұрын

It just cracked me up sooo much!!! 😂🤣🤪

@flechette3782

3 жыл бұрын

"Riders couldn't see past their tiny peckers to the brilliant motorcycle underneath"

@zadish93

3 жыл бұрын

Solar panLs cheaper price in Chennai

Ryan: in fact, each is rather special. Me: no you're special

@tuanoful

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@j_mars_cars

3 жыл бұрын

You're breathtaking!!

@tbillyjoeroth

3 жыл бұрын

what a suck-up

I got both my A2 and A licenses on a Gladius, and still think it’s a fantastic bike, 5 years and 3 other motorcycles later. My instructor is also a stunt rider and he really cherished the Gladius for being both stupid fun, well balanced and super reliable. He owned one privately that he sometimes used instead of his 1290 superduke, really says it all..

I've been riding since I was 5 and I'm 51. Mx, hare scrambles and street bikes. I've done countless offroad and on track schools. No one ever talks about riding with newer riders from the back. I think it's great advice. Good job. Love your channel!

The one thing that really jumps out at me from this video is how, if you don't look too closely at the controls, that old GoldWing STILL looks like a million bucks rollin' down the road. That was a machine that Honda really did right.

@chesuschrust4776

Жыл бұрын

I kind of want it cause of the controls. It looks so cool

@xXxLolerTypxXx

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting a trail bike as my second bike once I have my open license and the money to buy and maintain it. An old goldwing really seems like a good choice, though I'm a bit worried about the weight. Probably can't pick this one up alone if you drop it

@JohnCunningham-sy5ug

Жыл бұрын

Had one put 80 k on it I would like to think it's still going.

@Zomby_Woof

Жыл бұрын

@@xXxLolerTypxXx You can pick up any bike - not just alone, but one handed. The trick is to pick it up by the handle bar - not by trying to grab the seat or the frame. This gives a ton more leverage. A lesson that stood me in good stead when I live in Hawaii at the end or a coral sand road. You haven't met slick until you've ridden in corral mud. Took me many trip down that road before I stopped dumping my bike 3 or 4 tomes just getting home. It didn't do any damage - it just slowly went sideways at 2 mph until it was on its side in the soft sticky mud. And that mud would cake up on the fenders until the front wheel turned into a ski that I was just pushing through the muck Forget washing it off with a hose - it took 20 minutes with a big screwdriver to gouge enough of the coral concrete out that I could hose out the rest.

@AshleyPomeroy

Жыл бұрын

If I had one of those the first thing I'd do is scour antique shops for a tape cassette. Of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours or something by Steely Dan.

2:30 "but if there is anything you can't do on XR, it's probably your fault!" - Glorious line

@herosdiaz8757

3 жыл бұрын

*contemplates life choices and realizes how unworthy I am for any xr* XD

@rogerthat10-47

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, most things that a hell of a lot of riders can't do on a hell of a lot of bikes are their fault.

@johnwgibson24

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@billygraham2132

2 жыл бұрын

If you can’t get there on a mid-80s XL250R, you can’t get there. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Ryan, thank you very much for all your reports! I'd yearned for a klr for about twenty years, but money had always been elusive. Bumped into a fellow in 2017 in Maine driving one and realized I was running out of time. Now in Florida, I recently spent a year putting every penny I could spare aside, scouring cycle trader for a used beast, which turned up last October for 5 grand and 4 thou on the clock, in marvelous shape. Terrific machine, albeit a pig to lift when dropped. Happy, happy, joy, joy! Keep up the great work, fella!

I could watch your channel all day long. A great mix of useful info, humor, and scenery that makes me go plan my next ride on my '73 Honda CB350. Great work!

This is the 5th time I'm watching this from start to finish. I feel like it's the greatest short motorcycle clip ever made. This is a legendary video. Every scene has hidden Easter eggs (a UFO and teleportation) and incredible beauty. I get the feeling that eventually FortNine's videos will become an integral part of motorcycle culture, and companies might need FortNine's approval just to sell a bike.

@Blizky

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy these videos for the motorcycles but perhaps even more for the cinematography.

@MaxwellAerialPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

5th time? Those are rookie number you gotta pump those figures up.

@peterfehr7441

2 жыл бұрын

Some of the greatest writing and video art anywhere along with great info. Big tv only wish they could put out this kind of quality.

@user-dz3nc1vs1g

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot the scream in goldwing intercom. Makes you wanna keep it off LOL Haunted chapel on wheels

@juha2031

Жыл бұрын

2 minutes is short.

3:08 They'd roll over boulders, trees, ADV riders - it was totally cool.

@TheCogitech

3 жыл бұрын

He said "ATV riders" which is even funnier.

@FortNine

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCogitech What's funny to me is that it works both ways haha. ~RF9

@TheCogitech

3 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine True, true. Hey bud if you ever need help with shooting in the Loops area, need "extras" to ride with, location ideas, etc. feel free to message me. Currently riding a fairly-well-farkled 2019 DR650.

I worked at a Yamaha dealer and there was a recall on the Roadstar and the 1700 . I replaced some washers and circllips on the 2nd gear. To do this I had to teardown by splitting the cases. first one took 15 hours I think .Got it down to 9 hours, I think the warranty flat rate was 11 hours. Anyway I did about 15 of them and I fell in love with the Roaadstar. So well built all metal no plastic, nice to work on and the TORQUE! ,stunp puller, Awesome bike and I never went for cruisers you know ,But I think I need one now. I see them going for 4 to 5 grand . Out performs a Harley by miles. WE had a souped up HD on the dyno and it only made 65 hp 1600cc shotguns carb kit and power module . Go with the Roadstar. Just try it.

This video made me buy the exact Goldwing in the video. A 1985 Goldwing limited edition. Shame though it hasn’t ran in 7 years but it deserves life again

@Nascar-zv9lh

Жыл бұрын

To anyone reading. It’s running, plenty of time and parts into it. And I love it. Almost Ready to make a long trip with it

@amirahmad2099

11 ай бұрын

​@@Nascar-zv9lh good to hear cheers enjoy the riding.

This gentleman is not just incredibly persuasive but knowledgeable. For someone so young he has a lot of experience on bikes and is obviously well-read and professional. Performance and reliability of the motorcycle is an infinitely more important consideration than buying a bike based on popularity, status, prestige or Name brand. Fantastic work THANK YOU

@osamabinladen824

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@aob.aob83

3 жыл бұрын

He does his homework he is really good at what he does

@Asome3333e1

Жыл бұрын

I got a klr because everywhere I looked said they were cheap, reliable, and indestructible.

This year my dad died of Coronavirus and my daughter was diagnosed with autism...and still Ryan makes me smile, laugh, think and get out on my own XR400! I love you man!

@chandler1086

3 жыл бұрын

@Ninety Four Moto ???

@robertkollath8929

3 жыл бұрын

Lost my mom to Covid in nov. Sorry for you loss, good luck with your daughter

@nicklikesradio

3 жыл бұрын

I have asperger's. It's not a death Sentence. It does make life hard though for sure

@panfusgarage6237

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicklikesradio It depends on the severity of his daughters autism though

@potto1488

2 жыл бұрын

Wish you well my man.

I began as a Honda wrench working on the big CB 160. i ended up going to school and doing well but still ride and enjoy your commentary. Your common sense approach coupled with your depth of knowledge make your editorial right on and worthwhile. Unbelievable back drops on your videos. If you are ever passing through Coronado California, please look me up.

Another masterfully made video and loved seeing the XR in there! I got bit by the XR bug a couple of months ago and now own a 100, 250 and 400 and love all three.

Kudos to whoever wrote the script, shot and edited the clip. Masterful work.

I found your channel a week ago, went on a binge watch

@biker1581

3 жыл бұрын

every video is a classic

@IlayarajaS1997

3 жыл бұрын

Just like all of us here

@MieteqPL

3 жыл бұрын

+1

@rizqirizaldo

3 жыл бұрын

You gonna binge watch this channel every 2 weeks just like every of us. Get yourself prepared friend

@acopernic

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome home...

I bought my first bike recently - a 2003 Honda Shadow ACE, and I have to say I am absolutely in love. I know the hate cruisers get, but I have had so much fun on it already. Heard it's easy to maintain and wrench on.

@ireneuszpyc6684

Жыл бұрын

@ only Harleys get hate, from poor weirdos who can't afford one

@thomasjordan5578

Жыл бұрын

Next year (2004) has shaft drive and it’s still in production. Injection and ABS added to more recent specimens.

@kristoffer3000

Жыл бұрын

@@ireneuszpyc6684 Or people that know how much of a pile of shit the vast majority of them are. :)

@amatureskater15

9 ай бұрын

@@ireneuszpyc6684 price does not equal value or worth. Harley's are sub par bikes, with huge price tags.

Brilliant, as usual. One quibble, at 1:32, when talking about Big Red's weird obsession with four strokes, you show an ad for the Elsinore street-legal enduro, the two-stroke series introduced in the early 1970s. Thank you for reawakening the memories, as I owned an MT-250 and never knew they made a TV ad for my beloved ring ding.

"Cockroach Reliability" My Vocabulary 📈

@Better_Call_Bulba-Saur

3 жыл бұрын

Bat Carpaccio

@thetoomanybulletss

3 жыл бұрын

stonks

Damn it KZread, why wait until three minutes after upload to give me my notification? This is not good enough! I need F9 content IMMEDIATELY

@tinbanger66

3 жыл бұрын

It should just turn the phone on and immediately start playing full volume. Seriously.

I saw 4 videos of yours in a row. All of them are made like short movies. Very nice, images and music put in these videos are relaxing for my ears and brain. Thank you guy with teenage face and radio voice.

I recently subscribed and I must say this is some of the highest production value content that I've seen in ages. The photography, editing, and I love the jokes. Looking forward to catching up and sorry for being a year late finding this.

The screaming talk button made my whole day

@lifted_above

3 жыл бұрын

Have another day! 4:22

"To buy one new you'd be a fastidious, capital rich person, probably 40 years old. Today that'd make you...oh, well, maybe dead."

@kevinfox500

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of morbid, but that's how we got our 95 GL1500, and my wife's PC800. The guy who owned both, that we used to ride with, was pushing 90, and fighting stage 4 lung cancer. He had his daughter call us to come visit, and told us we could have both for $1,500. Both were one owner bikes, both maintained by him, and his son in law. Son in law got the Fatboy and Ultra, daughter got his Bonneville, and her mom's Commando. Honestly, I know Paul's in a better place, and not hurting, but I d rather have him on the road with us, than the bikes. I think of him, every time I throw a leg over that wing, or that Pacific Coast, and never know if I want to laugh, cry, or smile. We weren't blood, but we are family. Miss ya brother.

@T.Q.

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfox500 May those gone rest in peace. I hope the bikes are doing well. When he mentioned that I remembered all the bikers I knew who are no longer with us, including the first relative who took me for rides on his Honda dirt bike when I was a little kid every time we visited them. If we couldn’t go for a ride sometimes he’d let me sit on the bike and let me rev it. Had a huge grin on my face. So many good memories to list. Anyway, you take care of yourself and ride safe. ✌️

@conner1466

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfox500 heartwarming and sad story, hope they are in your collect for rest of ur days to pass on last minuet to a great friend like he did, keep riding

@crankyyankee7290

3 жыл бұрын

@@T.Q. May they indeed rest in peace! -I have to face the fact that my riding days are over(but not life by any means)I perhaps could struggle on to ride,but it would be a very bad idea, as my left foot turns out badly, making shifting a bike very iffy at best, and now my upper neck and skull connection is fused, making looking around and back impossible pretty much, after recovering from the surgery, I even had to take my driver's road test over again(at 68)-passed it wearing a Miami Collar, which I no longer need). My new -used_ "bike" is a C4 Corvette convertible, the same in the breeze feeling as a bike(well the Goldwing I learned to ride on anyway-or any touring machine) -very nice ones available very reasonably, no danger of falling over, very comfortable, and quite sporty, better sound system than my old wing, and when rain threatens -just pull over and pull the top up if it is also warm and humid-hit the air. I will admit however to the occasional twinge when I hear a group of bikes going past on the road, but it passes quickly, when out far from home with the 'Vette, and the weather turns cold and wet, I must admit to a smug grin, as I turn the heat up a notch and settle contentedly into my seat-the foul weather on a bike I don't miss overmuch.-(I often put 20 thousand miles or more a year on a bike, here in New England that's a reasonable bit) so if life suggests that perhaps 2 wheels are no longer the way to go, there are alternatives, you need not give up completely. Age can be a bother but not the end of it all !. It's alarming -the number of people I rode with, and others I knew who rode that are no longer with us-the number is growing to depressing levels but that is indeed life, at least I'm still here to complain(a privilege I guess..) sometime this week I expect to attend the farewell service for someone I met at work when I was in the last year of high school, who helped get me into riding, who introduced me to my wife who at the time was riding a CB 900, and with whom I rode many, many miles-A great guy, gone at a young 82, killed on his bike by an idiot in a cage, ironically he was also a motorcycle safety instructor, as well as an EMT, if there is a consolation, he went out doing what he loved, My wife likes to often do her own vehicle thing, so we obtained for her/us a super nice C4 coupe,(they all have a Targa top, so become drop-tops as well) to give her her own ride to shows, etc. It is also perfect for when we take the pups along, which they absolutely love, our Pomeranian would, anytime the convertible was backed out of the garage plant himself firmly next to the driver's door-that thing was going nowhere without him, he had to ride in the wife's lap, which was all the better in his opinion. Well, it would seem I have rambled on too long as it is.....

@0xsergy

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfox500 90 aint bad a smoker. lotsa people dont even get 25 years..

One the only people on youtube that takes into consideration the practical aspects of motorcycles. Thank you

I can honestly say from my heart that fortnine videos are the only ones I watch with the playback speed at Normal. You guys are great!

This Ryan needs some kind of journalism award for excellence!!

Man said “can’t see past their tiny peckers” dead😂😂😂

@daymaker5460

3 жыл бұрын

I think the man actually said that, He be the man!

@peytononeal8779

3 жыл бұрын

Same lol🤣

@gohjohan

3 жыл бұрын

I get that because when you go too quick, your balls shrink!

Well done. Interesting, brief and entertaining. I have had some of these bikes and agree. None of them is perfect, but all are affordable, ubiquitous and allow the users to do the same thing as others are at a reasonable price. Lets face it, only a handful need to have state of the art, leading edge, high-dollar performance machines!

The effort that went into location and editing to capture the character of each bike is incredible.

That Goldwing with the tape deck... Just take my money now !!

@sgtpepper1138

3 жыл бұрын

They're all over FB marketplace for like 2-4k for a good looking one.

@JS-wk4oe

3 жыл бұрын

@@sgtpepper1138 Are they seriously? And in good running order and all? Where do I sign? I love my little Rebel 300... but sometimes I want something for a longer ride with a lot more, oomph.

@sgtpepper1138

3 жыл бұрын

@@JS-wk4oe Yeah, I've seen quite a few for a few grand and they look pretty nice. Saw a mid 90s one that was in what looked like showroom condition for I think $3500, and like 35k miles. Craigslist is good too for finding cheap bikes.

@sgtpepper1138

3 жыл бұрын

@@JS-wk4oe I owned a nearly mint 82 (I think) CM250, which was the predecessor to the Rebel. It's also funny if you look up CM250, my bike shows up as one of the examples (parked behind a Mazda pickup).

@cosmicbird8802

3 жыл бұрын

@@sgtpepper1138 I'm riding a 1986 rebel and I love it.

Like a kid waiting for his favorite 80s/90s Saturday cartoon to air. Oh boy oh boy..

@mr.osuniverse9780

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, I wish this kid was making hot cakes

Wow. Production quality is off the charts. I just stumbled on this channel. Not really a biker or looking to be. I just re-watched the Goldwing segment several times, for the smooth groovy soundtrack and loved the 70's video look as well.

Amazing as always Fortnine! The song at the end... perfect

I know I, along with everyone else, don't appreciate enough the effort put into and the cinematography quality of these videos.

Engine displacement measured in nautical tonnage... That made my day :D

just stumbled onto this channel..... it reminds me of top gear(sortof).... but for bikers. love it!!!! the detail and effort that is put in the videography, script and audio is fantastic!!! well done!

F9s latest video about the Royal Enfield Scram was so enjoyable that it made want to rewatch some of the older ones just for fun. And I want to give some props to how good the music choice is all the videos along with the all the praise the dialogue and camera work gets.

You know what I love about this? This video is exactly what I love about motorcycles. You can have a ton of experience for a relatively low entry price. I've yet to spend more than $1/cc on a bike and have learned a ton while having fistfulls of fun. You don't need the newest $20,000 bike or a project bike that you dumped $10,000 into just to look cool. You just need to buy a good used bike and to ride the ever-lovin bejeeezus out of it!!! Well done Fortnine.

@Slyck255

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I advise new riders at intro course!

@AZ-wc5ot

2 жыл бұрын

one DOLLAR per cc????????? what kind of bikes did you buy for that cheap???

The lack of love for the Gladius makes me sadius.

@Slyck255

3 жыл бұрын

I always liked the Gladius and was always confused that people didn't realize it was an SV650 underneath... their loss

@quasarsavage

3 жыл бұрын

big fackius. lol

@lifted_above

3 жыл бұрын

I've only known one girl who had the name Gladys and she was kind of a moron, a bad worker, annoying, and eventually got herself fired. Yes I know the Suzuki bike name isn't at all the same, but it sure conjures the same thoughts.

@leslieaustin151

3 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above Not if you know what a gladius is. Les in UK

@lifted_above

3 жыл бұрын

@@leslieaustin151 I know what a gladius is. But it's only one syllable away from a female name.

every video im stunned by the effort you guys put into your b-roll. i can tell your production is highly influenced by top gear

Suzuki SV650 -Yamaha V Star 650 - Kawasaki KLR650 -all on my maybe buy list. The Gold Wing part was awesome.Fit exactly why those who bought these in the first place really loved those classic Honda Gold Wings. Another Amazing FortNine video-well done,guys.

Thanks Ryan, all the SFV'S on kijiji just doubled in price.

@aurboda

3 жыл бұрын

exactly my thoughts 🙄

@LuisAlejandroTorresO

3 жыл бұрын

He mentioned it, US market.

"ENOUGH LEATHER TO REMAKE THE CAST OF JS" X'D

@angelite143

3 жыл бұрын

CHARLIE MURPHYYY

@athaphian

3 жыл бұрын

I LOLd on this one too.

I own the first two featured motorcycles, a XR650R and a GL1800. Both super reliable and super fun. Right as usual, Ryan.

I’ve got a 2003 sv650, gsxr forks, rear shock, and wheels. Also has tank risers to fit the intake and box from a sv1000. Thing is a beast, and so reliable. I love that thing.

Shout out to Aneesh! Incredible work! He’s adding as much flavour and funnies are you are, Ryan. -J

“ Enough horsepower to embarrass Seabiscuit” ........ this guy is a rider poet !

Thanks for the reviews, I'm in the market to buy a bike this year and just wanting a scoot around town/back and forth to work bike and this video helped me narrow down my choices.

Thanks for the great video. I really enjoy your presentation and topic.

I hope, one day, this team receive the flowers they deserve. Congrats on having one of the best channels on the platform, guys!

@petes_CE

3 жыл бұрын

As long if they continue to get new subscribers and viewers, I think they will do just fine.

Never been this early! And exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks for all the great content FortNine team!

@husseinhawwas3214

3 жыл бұрын

Good job bro

I had that used Honda XR-350 from 1985. Heavier springs in the front forks and a Super Trapp exhaust were the only mods the previous owner made. Reliable, always started, always got Mobil 1 full synthetic, and regular oil changes. I'm hoping a Honda Rebel 1100 will be a repeat. And I will indeed leave it bone stock, too.

I don't know how this guy makes describing a selection of ancient motocycles so amusing but.....he does. I guess over a million subs tells you something. Most excellent.

You want a great, reliable, and affordable bike, well your options are japan-japan-japan. What I heard. I've found it true though with my own purchases and and garage time

@TheOnlyRaichuu

3 жыл бұрын

Though maintenance is more expensive, isn't it? Got a Ninja 300, kinda paid half of the bike again just for maintenance of 2 1/2 years (34k km) hahaha. But indeed, the bike has never let me down so far.

@oblivion0077

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlyRaichuu what maintenance? Seems excessive.

@yycasino

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlyRaichuu Elaborate please

@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlyRaichuu You have dishonored your Kawasaki... It's either a lack of regular maintenance or you've been sending ittt wayy to hard.

@TheOnlyRaichuu

3 жыл бұрын

The regular maintenance as stated in the Kawasaki Ninja 300 "book". By the way my comparison price is 4.000€, I didnt buy it brand new back then but with 6k km on it. You'd think that it's cheaper than bigger bikes when it comes to maintenance but at the end, still feels just as expensive. Maybe tires are a little less expensive as they don't wear out as fast. And I don't want to dishonor the Ninja 300, it is truly an amazing bike and I don't regret paying for the maintenance at Kawasaki dealership. If you do maintenance on your own, it would be cheaper yeah :) Just today again I'm getting rid of about 350€ for getting the valves adjusted and a new set of tires mounted. And valve adjustment normally is more expensive but the bike had the fairings to be removed anyway due to an accident which the opponent's insurance is paying fully (I had no liability for the accident). It's insane how much it costs, my bike fell only to the side at ~15kmh and they had to pay 2k€ just for repairing.

8:38 "with everyone lining up to suck Yamaha's MSRP..." was my favorite one.

two things: 1. dont forget the naked goldwings, the bikes from the early 80s with 4 cylinder boxer engines without the fairings and passenger seats. They were the basis of the 'Valkyrie' version of the bike. There is one year where it peaked (83 or 84) with solid cast aluminum wheels (tubeless tires), better alternators that fixed the issues from the 70s GW, and it was the last chance to buy a naked GW before they morphed into 2 wheel Honda cars. 2. Yahama Vstar bikes were THE most reliable bikes on the market while they were in production. The air cooled shaft drive (650, 1100) and the water cooled V4 shaft drive base model "Royal Star" are 100,000 mile bikes for people who want to ride. The Royal Star base model was the same bike platform as their Venture touring bike, and the insane Vmax. Its pretty much Yamaha's equal to the Gold Wing. They only sold the Royal Star as a base model for a few years in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Those 3 vstar bikes have carbs, which are more reliable than FI as long as you keep your fuel stabilized over the winter, and the Royal Star V4 1300 has an external oil filter that you can buy at Walmart, with an 8,000 mile oil and filter change recommended service interval. As long as you use the correct 60% moly lube for the drive shaft splines, you will never have to give it a thought. As of today I can still find all three of these bikes, with less than 10,000 miles on craigslist for around $3k, with good tires, battery, running and ready to ride.

I've had a lot of bikes, currently only have an r6 for track day use. I love these kind of videos because the funny thing about motorcycling.... stat sheets and looks sometimes dont matter! You can fall in love with bikes that you shouldn't. In my case, it was a versys 650 that just did everything and felt like I was one with. Best Bike channel on youtube by far!

When are you having Hammond and May on?

@highplainshollarhomestead3188

3 жыл бұрын

Yup...he is basically following the clarkson persona. As he ages, his teeth will turn green, and his belly will bulge. Maybe even get a perm!!!

@Sebastion464

3 жыл бұрын

I was getting Top Gear vibes the whole time

@mikef4316

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I think Ryan is passing those guys. I love that show, but Ryan just kills it every time.

@filthymcnastyazz

3 жыл бұрын

Never hopefully

Love the vid! Ryan, you rock! I was VERY happy to see my Star cruiser get a shout out. I bought / stole my Raider a little over a year ago and it has been the best investment that I have every made in 61 years of life. I get more smiles per hour than I would have ever thought possible. Through this bike, I discovered a pool of youth that I didn't know that I still had.

@eror09

3 жыл бұрын

I bought my 1997 650 V-Star about a year ago with 12.000 km on. I hope she will last longer than me. 😅

@trer1969

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya dude! I've ridden constantly since I was 8 years old...never NOT had a bike in 43+ years...rode Harley's a majority of my life after starting out on dirt bikes, but realized I was riding my land-barge Harley's less and less each year, as I approached 50...then I saw a Ducati Multistrada staring me in the face at the local bike shop...instant, striking love. I now ride every possible chance I get...29 degrees of cold is my cutoff for commuting to work (45 minute ride)...but I have, as you said, found a fountain of youth I didn't know was there until I found the right bike for me. I rediscovered my love of riding and am riding like I used to in my 20's and 30's.

@poursomebeeronit

3 жыл бұрын

Ride on, brothers. Climbing on my Vulcan is my therapy. I ALWAYS climb off happy.

Just brilliant, absolutely brilliant! From song choices to scenery to style! Well done and thank you!

The effort placed in production and editing is absolutely insane 🤯

I'm totally getting a Gladius once jobs exist again, had to sell my bike cause of Corona.

@timjohnson1199

3 жыл бұрын

Sell the bike. Bummer. The bike is keeping me sane. Nothing like going out and cheating death for a bit to clear your mind and engage Zen mode. Good luck Sam, I hope the 2nd half of 2020 improves. None of us is going to forget the 1st half.

@swarnamverma7808

3 жыл бұрын

F

@tuanoful

3 жыл бұрын

ooof man, sorry to hear that. Hope you get work soon and get to take advantage of the low prices right now

@dima14riga

3 жыл бұрын

that sucks sam- hopefully u can get back on bike soon. Getting on my bike and going for the 1st ride of the season was the smile i needed on my face to just forget about what is going on in 2020 and re-charge.

@user-kn9yz6ql6w

3 жыл бұрын

I Sold my hayabusa for the same reason. I can feel you. I regret it every day!

I feel like I'm literally the only person in the world who does like the look of the Gladius.

@CCitis

3 жыл бұрын

I think it looks fine

@Fiqih

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in neutral zone. Though the bike doesn't seem phootogenic

@travisa6311

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct.

@sebastiaanhoenderdos7458

3 жыл бұрын

I hate how they look but i love the bike. I race a clapped out Gladius, love the thing to bits. But it can't be recognised as a Gladius it's more like a gsxr with a dumb looking petrol tank.

@acousticgearhead7820

3 жыл бұрын

I want one to build up like my '03 SV650. Just have to switch out the entire tail, get rid of minor plastic garbage around the frame, throw away the stock can and then decide whether I want to keep the headlight or switch it for a standard 7" unit :D I'm just surprised how many people praise the new SV when it's literally the same frame, swingarm and fork with smaller/lamer bodywork thrown on...

I've only recently come across your video's, but how I love them & your approach. EXCELLANT!!!!! Thank's much!!!

These videos are just so entertaining it’s not even learning about the bikes anymore I just love watching these

Incredible. Never before today have I even thought about wanting a Gladius, but here we are

@nathanbird2511

3 жыл бұрын

I'd highly recommend it. Very entertaining and versatile bike.

FortNine: In a league of their own. Brilliant.

@BibtheBoulder

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Bib. Can't think of a better more enjoyable bike channel

I love, love, love these Fort Nine vids. That gorgeous shot from the air at the end is of Rannie Rd in Pitt Meadows, BC. I was blessed to ride that road this afternoon in brilliant sunshine. 🙏🏻🏍😁

Daamn! I barely understand english language and still enjoy your videos, F9! It's an old TopGear class! Just brilliant! Thnx for a great channel!

Absolutely in love with the show, with Ryan. Only downside, makes me wish i was living in BC Canada !

@dave99887

3 жыл бұрын

His Toronto vid with the Harley dyna was hilarious. I'm a Torontonian and he somehow ended up on the pedestrian path on the bike. I could only imagine how people reacted 🤣

These 2 Gold Wings got style. Both looks like a combination of furniture, 1977 Ford Country and giant vintage boombox stereo blaster.

This is now my fave youtube channel. Quality content

Thank you for bringing up the Yamaha Star Line even though it's the entry level on at 6:50 appreciate some more information on the Starline all the way up to there are 1900 love, love your videos always💗

My god, that production quality gives me goosebumps every single time! Could give Hollywood a run for their money!

Must agree with all the comments: 1. F9 is such a pleasure to watch... Aneesh, you're a king! 2. Picking your fav among Ryan's one-liners of the day and posting it in the comments section is the new... black. Yeah I know that didn't work, I'm not Ryan. 3. Tech savvy wisdom is awesome, especially for the more ham-fisted among us. 4. Week after week, you guys make me want to go out and buy another bike... and I haven't even bought the first one (got my sights set on the latest trend - you guessed it, a tracker)...

Thank you for the video they’re entertaining I can tell you put a lot of effort into this and I appreciate that.

The most fun, interesting and entertaining motorcycle show on KZread. Thanks for your hard work in providing this level of quality videos.