Jeremiah dropping boss level information on the masses. Handling first, then power. This is the way!! Power is nothing without control. Listen well young ones, we all want those lovely buff horses but if you can't hold them on the road it's all wasted money (and hospital bills) This is the same for all vehicles handling first power after.
I've always did suspension > Tires > Brakes > Power in that order and it's never let me down. Of course, this is coming from a car guy. I wouldn't be caught dead on a motorcycle. I don't trust OTHER drivers enough.
@@augusta1994 I almost always get the base model of cars, not only because they are cheaper but they a usually lighter since they don't have all the power options (windows/locks/seats/sunroof/etc). From there, I usually just "upgrade" to the top of the line caliper that came with the car or a different caliper from the same family. For example, lets say you had a 1990 Nissan 240SX. What you can do is, get at many of the brake components from a Z32 300ZX (Ideally a TT) and just get stainless brake lines and perhaps more aggressive street pads and that would be a solid upgrade especially if this is just for a daily driver/canyon carver. Since the Z's brakes are used to stopping a car way heavier and faster than a stock 240, they would be a decent upgrade to the stock 240SX brakes. You can apply that same principle to civics, WRXs, Mustangs, virtually any car. 👍👍
This is what motor UA-cam should be. A couple of guys buying and fixing up their cars and bikes while they entertain and provide crazy amounts of information. Big Time is the best in the biz
I had a kneejerk reaction when you called it "motor UA-cam" instead of "car UA-cam" or something. I see your point because "car" is too restrictive, but to me "motor" feels too vague. I'm sure there's a happy medium out there, we just have to find it
There is no such thing as what it 'should be'. Different channels for different things and different sides, how incredible sad if we only got one perspective or style or content type. Grow up.
Suspension shaving a full 1 second off such a short course is actually a massive improvement. If the original lap time was 51.32, percentage wise it's the same as a 2 second improvement over a 1:45 track, which would be massive. Plus the suspension will help a lot when you start adding power.
1 second around a ~50 second track is nothing to sneeze at from suspension alone. Longer track or more laps and a ~2% decrease in lap-time builds up to impactful gains. Not to mention how much safer it is to have reliable traction and rider ergonomics dialed in as more go-fast parts are tacked on. Starting with suspension is BigBrain.
Its a shame he went for such an expensive Ohlin's but neglected to get correct spring rates for the front so we can only assume he didn't get the correct spring rate for the rear either but luckily with Ohlins you can at least buy different springs from Ohlins and change them out while cheaper aftermarket suspension like YSS don't as far as I am aware offer different spring rates making them fairly pointless in my book. I rode an SV with a Hagon fully adjustable shock and K-tech linear springs setup for a rider about my weight and just those mods made the bike feel like a weapon compared to standard. A friend of a friend had a GSXR front end on his SV which had some internal upgrades to the forks and a Nitron shock but I didn't ride that because it was setup for a much smaller lighter rider so it wouldn't have felt good to me anyway but I respect the commitment and the guy who owned it loved it.
@@bpundt1094 if that was true then he wouldn't have to put extra spacers in on the front to increase preload, and yea calibrated for his weight but that is still different spring rates depending on application for example you need much higher spring rate for track racing vs fast road (street), It would have been better if he gave us his weight and his spring rates as without that all we can do is speculate. really he should be showing the static sag on the factory then before and after setup on the aftermarket, but that might be too nerdy for the target audience.
Yup. Track tomes are not linear; they are exponential. Every FRACTION of a second improved (after a certain point) will cost both a lot of driver skill and money
Thank you donut and bigtime, all you guys were very much what got me through 2017 to 2024. Working on my car. You guys are my inspiration and my co-pilots. I wrenched on my car, added finishing touches, and all that stuff. I don't have a big family of car fanatics where I am at. Mostly professionals and families. Not so much gearheads. But you guys are like family. Always there through both the good times, the rough times, and the bad times! That's what it's all about. These double video releases! They are just the best man! I added a little iPad arm in my garage connected to my peg board so I can listen and work on my projects in the garage! Thx again!
No way West Side German Shepherd Rescue!!! My family has adopted many Germans from them over the years. My dad actually has a bench named and dedicated to hime at their facility. He was killed in a car accident along with one of our Shepards that we rescued from them. If you find the bench you’ll find a small plaque with my dad and dogs name etched with a small portrait outline. RIP Dad and Charlie ❤️
Honestly, one of the first things you should do with a sports bike is look to see if you have a local suspension tuner. It is absolutely mind-blowing the difference in performance with well-tuned suspension. If you don't, at the very least you should refer to your owner's manual and ensure that you have the proper baseline settings and that your pre-load is dialed in properly for your weight to achieve proper sag (this is very important, and not doing this is doing yourself a massive disservice). Do not throw away money on fancy gold suspension mods if you didn't even tune your stock suspension.
This is what bikers want to see, a few changes to stock tubes with some different oil, or even change the hole diameter for flow, there is some changes that takes a little more elbow grease. I myself have a old school bandit, but there is no preload or rebound, or anything to set, you run different oil, or do some mods inside the forks. Oh and do not forget the involvement of the rubber on the road, because depending on rubber, makes a big difference.
I’m a mechanical engineer and I have to commend you for using your engineering background to explain things like rebound and compression damping to folks without a technical background. You guys are awesome and I’m glad you’re killing it.
This is honestly the content we've all been waiting for, just 2 guys doing the projects they want to do. It really shows how passionate they are about their new chanel and going their own direction.
he don't just have a mind of his own lmao. zach and jer are in charge of every decision in regards to this channel. I personally guarantee you Jerry ok'd it before the video was posted
You nailed it over and over again dude. Sticky tires amazing. Ninja 650 is one of the best value multi-purpose bikes. Best part, the suspension on it IS decent like you say, for most people who ride street. You track? Then upgrade the suspension Hopefully you advocating for this 400 raises their popularity. For what it's worth, the 650 basically rides the same with more punch and an upgraded suspension included.
I'm so happy you're doing this. I've not encountered such a thorough video on why I should or should not change my suspension set up. Bonus points for your ninja 400 having such a similar set up to my 2022 ninja 650. I feel most things you'll be showing us with this bike will directly transfer over to my bike. Keep up the good work! ❤
@BayAreaMike99 click bait titles and thumbnails are kinda just the meta. People with primary audiences of like 30yr olds still do it lol. At least this, and speeed are like the core of what I liked at 🍩 in the actual video content
@@BayAreaMike99I don't mind the title, but I wish they changed it slightly to "Is a $2,000 motorcycle suspension upgrade worth it?" That way, everyone knows what to expect from the title and it isn't fully clickbaity.
I have worked in the motorbike trade for nearly four decades. What amazes me constantly is how many blokes buy the fastest fricking bike available for road use and spend shed loads making a bike go faster than the 180mph + they come with as standard. Not improving the handling, braking, lighter components, or more importantly training to help them ride more fluidly and fluently.
It's because this society values possessions. "Dooood my bike goes 215 mph I spent $15k on forged internals get on my level brooooo." People who worry about suspension value experience. "How does this feel while I'm riding it? What can I do with it now that I couldn't before?" It's hard to explain to other dude bros that you made a small improvement to the control and traction of your bike. It's easy to explain BRUH ITS SO FAST NOW.
I think it was Bennetts BikeSocial who post a video a few years back about people getting on track for the first time on a cbr1000rr and how so few of them ever opened the throttle more than 50% I get blasting down the highway is fun but it’s nothing compared to getting on track
I think both channels know the algorithm well enough to know it's around this time of day that gets the most views. I think most channels i'm subbed to post around this time on a Friday.
a very fun version of "Engineering Explained" Im not ever a bike guy but goddamn you made me watch the whole episode without skipping a single second. Thanks Jerry!
Can I say I appreciate the both of you for making the channel your own and doing the things you wanted to do while also still bringing us the content we have loved for years. I love the education and the in depth it different from other automotive UA-camrs. But you still have fun. It’s like they gave you OG donut without he filters and overhead of corporate. This is hands down one of my favorite channels. Thank you.
The info is just awesome. I started taking my Panigale V2 to the track a couple years ago and there was virtually ZERO quality content over setting up suspension or explaining any of the adjustments etc.. So happy to see it coming from J-Bert. You can tell he’s wanted to for ages. BIGTIME!!!
Suspension and ergonomics are the two largest price-to-performance changes I've made on a bike when it comes to track time. The most important performance upgrade you can make on a motorcycle is you, the rider. Best way to spend the early dollars is to focus on what gives you the best chance to be the best rider you can be. Speed will come with time, but isn't worth anything without control.
Most guys ride only on the street, and speed on the street is irrelevant. People think it's important, but it's not, and will mostly get you fucked up. Guys out there trying to get their knee down on Mulholland, like a paddock is going to pop up when they do it full of umbrella girls and a podium with champagne. None of that shit is ever going to happen.
@@AaronA_Aaronson0 tires are whatever. You have to buy something when your tires wear out. Buying good tires isn't even going out of your way. Very few bikes ever get upgraded suspension parts.
@@aluisious well I was reffering to racing on a track. I guess for your casual street riding you dont need the grippiest tires. But pretty sure grippy tires will give the largest benefit for track times
The only problem with Big Time is that you guys don’t have enough videos! Lol I have to rewatch 3 month old ones I’ve already seen 5Xs. Keep up the great work you guys!
Every video from bigtime is exactly the channel I've always wanted, didn't expect to be such a bike involved channel however I think I'm going to pick up a bike now, I had no clue there was very much tunability and such as there is with cars. Thank you bigtime, thank you Jobe, and thank you Jerry!
I love my Ninja400 but cost of suspension upgrades on motorcycles are just outta control and really not worth it unless you'll be tracking the bike on the regular.
I don’t ride motorcycles but I do ride mountain bikes with suspension and I’ve never heard a simpler explanation for rebound and compression than you did in this video. Thank you!!!
Great video! I picked up a second hand Ohlins shock for my 2004 Triumph Speed Triple and swapped that out recently. While taking it all apart I discovered that the linkage bearings and sleeves were completely cooked and I replaced them all with new ones and it's a completely different bike. Tips in like a dream and the damping is perfect.
Thanks for this, the detailed description of how the suspension works was fantastic! Even though it was done for motorcycles, the knowledge applies to cars, r/c cars, my Jeep, and sim racing. I love “how it works” type videos.
Seeing you guys work on cars and bikes is always cool but I also like getting the technical explanations for how things work, and getting to see Jerry flex that engineering brain. Keep it up guys
Jere, please keep doing this kind of stuff. It is refreshing for us, we are wo used to the other bike channels and this is something worth and new. Also, I have a baby ninja of my own, im on the noob side of a mechanic, and i would love to learn a lot more of this bike by your teaching. Maybe take some ideas to hit the track again and be a better rider, thanks for doing this! Keep bike stuff up!
Great to see content like this. Explaining what these parts do for you in such detail and that they are part of a system. Also love Adam’s. Did the supermoto school there and loved it!
I love how, while at the shop, you talked about how the new springs were dialed in to your weight, including gear, but one of the first things you mention at the track is that the springs were too soft, and Jim did some PVC tube hack to preload the spring to compensate. Honestly, I think learning more about that hack would have been pretty cool.
If you want to upgrade your Ninja 400 suspension on a budget the GSXR600/750 rear shock is a direct boltin swap that will give you continuous preload adjustment as well as 2 speed comp and rebound adjustment. You can find them used for 100-200 depending on where you live.
super interesting video, i dont have a bike and never will but i couldnt believe how well you present and just "speak at my level" you made me understand everything really easily. this channel is freaking awesome
I've got nothing insightful to say. But.. I love this new channel. The variety is so refreshing.. 1 week, we're fixing an old nissan, next week we're working on a motorbike, next week we're working on an f*ing big rig! And then there's a small sprinkle of "filler episodes" which are still really fun to watch.. kudos chaps, kudos!
Yes! Please keep doing motorcycle content as much as you can! I love the car and truck content, the unique is also so in tune with you. Well, really please do what you like best.
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Married dude having a dyno in the garage is wild.. 👏 Bravo sir
Maybe he's married to the dyno
Hey maybe she rides too haha
such a w supportive wife.
Crazy way to say your wife doesn’t like you
Jim is a legend
Jeremiah dropping boss level information on the masses.
Handling first, then power. This is the way!!
Power is nothing without control. Listen well young ones, we all want those lovely buff horses but if you can't hold them on the road it's all wasted money (and hospital bills)
This is the same for all vehicles handling first power after.
I've always did suspension > Tires > Brakes > Power in that order and it's never let me down.
Of course, this is coming from a car guy. I wouldn't be caught dead on a motorcycle.
I don't trust OTHER drivers enough.
That's the way you're supposed to do it.. but I'm too much of a squid... at least I wear a helmet
@@FF-Nation what brakes upgrade would you recommend? im assuming its not going straight to big brake kits
no. turbos now.
@@augusta1994 I almost always get the base model of cars, not only because they are cheaper but they a usually lighter since they don't have all the power options (windows/locks/seats/sunroof/etc). From there, I usually just "upgrade" to the top of the line caliper that came with the car or a different caliper from the same family.
For example, lets say you had a 1990 Nissan 240SX. What you can do is, get at many of the brake components from a Z32 300ZX (Ideally a TT) and just get stainless brake lines and perhaps more aggressive street pads and that would be a solid upgrade especially if this is just for a daily driver/canyon carver.
Since the Z's brakes are used to stopping a car way heavier and faster than a stock 240, they would be a decent upgrade to the stock 240SX brakes. You can apply that same principle to civics, WRXs, Mustangs, virtually any car. 👍👍
This is what motor UA-cam should be. A couple of guys buying and fixing up their cars and bikes while they entertain and provide crazy amounts of information. Big Time is the best in the biz
I had a kneejerk reaction when you called it "motor UA-cam" instead of "car UA-cam" or something. I see your point because "car" is too restrictive, but to me "motor" feels too vague. I'm sure there's a happy medium out there, we just have to find it
that was literally donut. *WAS*****
@@Xanderallautomotive?
There is no such thing as what it 'should be'. Different channels for different things and different sides, how incredible sad if we only got one perspective or style or content type. Grow up.
@@cenciende9401 I think it was more of a jib against huge media companies buying out actual content creators
Suspension shaving a full 1 second off such a short course is actually a massive improvement. If the original lap time was 51.32, percentage wise it's the same as a 2 second improvement over a 1:45 track, which would be massive. Plus the suspension will help a lot when you start adding power.
So happy Jerry is getting to do his bikes how he wants. Can see his love for them.
@7:08 - So glad you left this in - it was hilarious to begin with, and amplified by you cracking yourself up.
Absolutely hilarious to see Jeremiah losing his mind over his own joke! 🤣
I laughed so hard. Jeremiah sounded like he was cleaning a window with that laugh, LMFAO
Jerry's the best!
Seriously, his laugh is infectious. I'm straight but I'd straight up ask him on a date just for the laugh lol
The guy working on the bike too - 'I'm glad you guys edit'
Jim is a national treasure.
MotoWizard
The man makes me motocum
Jim the legend
Dude is amazing. It's awesome that there are people out there that know almost everything about one specific subject area.
I indeed raw dogged my phone for 19 minutes
HUH
Digital footprint bro
@@YaBrotherJay 0:40
My brother in christ the video is 11 minutes old
You lasted longer than he thought and did an extra minute. Only 18 minutes were requested 😂
Jim really seems like a super smart and genuine individual. seriously "Suspension Guru" lol. Hats off to you sir.
Love the fact you guys are helping shelter dogs with the merch. You already had my respect but now even more. Class act dudes.
Big Time Baby! Not even much of a bike guy, but Jerry's delivery of technical lessons is always top-notch.
Jeremiah making himself crack up laughing is why I love watching Jeremiah
Re-watched raccoon bit 5 times, glad they didn't err on the side of caution and left it in there.
@@tjakal For real. It's hilarious that my favorite part of a video is the part they almost cut
1 second around a ~50 second track is nothing to sneeze at from suspension alone. Longer track or more laps and a ~2% decrease in lap-time builds up to impactful gains.
Not to mention how much safer it is to have reliable traction and rider ergonomics dialed in as more go-fast parts are tacked on.
Starting with suspension is BigBrain.
Its a shame he went for such an expensive Ohlin's but neglected to get correct spring rates for the front so we can only assume he didn't get the correct spring rate for the rear either but luckily with Ohlins you can at least buy different springs from Ohlins and change them out while cheaper aftermarket suspension like YSS don't as far as I am aware offer different spring rates making them fairly pointless in my book.
I rode an SV with a Hagon fully adjustable shock and K-tech linear springs setup for a rider about my weight and just those mods made the bike feel like a weapon compared to standard.
A friend of a friend had a GSXR front end on his SV which had some internal upgrades to the forks and a Nitron shock but I didn't ride that because it was setup for a much smaller lighter rider so it wouldn't have felt good to me anyway but I respect the commitment and the guy who owned it loved it.
@@IsntThisAStupidNamehe literally said he got springs calibrated for his weight with his gear on if you watched the beginning
@@bpundt1094 if that was true then he wouldn't have to put extra spacers in on the front to increase preload, and yea calibrated for his weight but that is still different spring rates depending on application for example you need much higher spring rate for track racing vs fast road (street), It would have been better if he gave us his weight and his spring rates as without that all we can do is speculate. really he should be showing the static sag on the factory then before and after setup on the aftermarket, but that might be too nerdy for the target audience.
Was about to say this a whole second per lap is A LOT in racing.
Yup. Track tomes are not linear; they are exponential. Every FRACTION of a second improved (after a certain point) will cost both a lot of driver skill and money
7:38 Jere don’t you change. Keep the wild ideas and wild words coming out of that mouth.
Here here to agree!
And that amazing laugh haha😂😂
to add* but if you have to change, make sure it's because you want too. Now repeat after me. Bowl then Cereal THEN milk.
Thank you donut and bigtime, all you guys were very much what got me through 2017 to 2024. Working on my car. You guys are my inspiration and my co-pilots. I wrenched on my car, added finishing touches, and all that stuff. I don't have a big family of car fanatics where I am at. Mostly professionals and families. Not so much gearheads. But you guys are like family.
Always there through both the good times, the rough times, and the bad times! That's what it's all about. These double video releases! They are just the best man! I added a little iPad arm in my garage connected to my peg board so I can listen and work on my projects in the garage!
Thx again!
No way West Side German Shepherd Rescue!!!
My family has adopted many Germans from them over the years.
My dad actually has a bench named and dedicated to hime at their facility.
He was killed in a car accident along with one of our Shepards that we rescued from them.
If you find the bench you’ll find a small plaque with my dad and dogs name etched with a small portrait outline.
RIP Dad and Charlie ❤️
It sounds like he was a kind and compassionate man. The world will truly miss him. I'm sorry for your loss friend.
i still can't forgive what the germans did
@@noob.168 lol wth 🤣
Your pops sounds like a legend 👊🙏
Pops a Top G. Where’s the bench located, if you don’t mind sharing? Dog gang forever ✌🏾
Honestly, one of the first things you should do with a sports bike is look to see if you have a local suspension tuner. It is absolutely mind-blowing the difference in performance with well-tuned suspension. If you don't, at the very least you should refer to your owner's manual and ensure that you have the proper baseline settings and that your pre-load is dialed in properly for your weight to achieve proper sag (this is very important, and not doing this is doing yourself a massive disservice).
Do not throw away money on fancy gold suspension mods if you didn't even tune your stock suspension.
This, this, this...
I think with the mindset of the bike being a project bike, the suspension is just the first and somewhat easiest upgrade to make
This is true! Made a night and day difference on my old SV650S. Helped with speed, balance and confidence.
Thats literally what this video is about. Oh, and our boy is not new to motorbikes...
This is what bikers want to see, a few changes to stock tubes with some different oil, or even change the hole diameter for flow, there is some changes that takes a little more elbow grease. I myself have a old school bandit, but there is no preload or rebound, or anything to set, you run different oil, or do some mods inside the forks. Oh and do not forget the involvement of the rubber on the road, because depending on rubber, makes a big difference.
Its great to see Jer is doing a motorcycle build, brings in a whole lot of new viewers.
A whole second on a tiny track like that is actually quite an improvement.
Don't underplay your achievement. That's quite a jump in performance!
I’m a mechanical engineer and I have to commend you for using your engineering background to explain things like rebound and compression damping to folks without a technical background. You guys are awesome and I’m glad you’re killing it.
I need that shirt at 8:06 😮💨😮💨
Can't wait for it to go on sale, looks absolutely awesome
Me too!
Killin it with the vids for the new channel. Bikes, big rigs, the s14. 😵
the serial killer joke staying in is why this channel is awesome
0:10 my honda rebel would beg to differ
I’m strongly considering getting one myself, any advice?
@lucs1698 what are you looking for in a bike? Is it your first bike?
This is honestly the content we've all been waiting for, just 2 guys doing the projects they want to do. It really shows how passionate they are about their new chanel and going their own direction.
Thx Jerry and jobe for adding a 6X option for your merch, us bigger guys appreciate it
you cannot tease us with that amazing bigtime motorsports t-shirt guys. Just release all your fire designs already
Dude right. So cool
Fr. They've already hinted at like 3 I want
THIS is the comment I was looking for
i know i went to the shop to look for it haha
Same
7:12 the editor refused to remove it Jerry 😂😂
Jerry is serial killer confirmed.
Hannibal Jeremiah 😂
he don't just have a mind of his own lmao. zach and jer are in charge of every decision in regards to this channel. I personally guarantee you Jerry ok'd it before the video was posted
You nailed it over and over again dude.
Sticky tires amazing.
Ninja 650 is one of the best value multi-purpose bikes.
Best part, the suspension on it IS decent like you say, for most people who ride street.
You track? Then upgrade the suspension
Hopefully you advocating for this 400 raises their popularity. For what it's worth, the 650 basically rides the same with more punch and an upgraded suspension included.
I'm so happy you're doing this. I've not encountered such a thorough video on why I should or should not change my suspension set up.
Bonus points for your ninja 400 having such a similar set up to my 2022 ninja 650. I feel most things you'll be showing us with this bike will directly transfer over to my bike.
Keep up the good work! ❤
This channel is like Donut distilled down to its best parts.
That was exactly what they wanted, that's why 😂
The video title worries me same shit donut was pushing out… Hopefully they don’t stray far to get views
@BayAreaMike99 click bait titles and thumbnails are kinda just the meta. People with primary audiences of like 30yr olds still do it lol. At least this, and speeed are like the core of what I liked at 🍩 in the actual video content
Ehhhh not with these projects
@@BayAreaMike99I don't mind the title, but I wish they changed it slightly to "Is a $2,000 motorcycle suspension upgrade worth it?" That way, everyone knows what to expect from the title and it isn't fully clickbaity.
I have worked in the motorbike trade for nearly four decades. What amazes me constantly is how many blokes buy the fastest fricking bike available for road use and spend shed loads making a bike go faster than the 180mph + they come with as standard. Not improving the handling, braking, lighter components, or more importantly training to help them ride more fluidly and fluently.
It's because this society values possessions. "Dooood my bike goes 215 mph I spent $15k on forged internals get on my level brooooo."
People who worry about suspension value experience. "How does this feel while I'm riding it? What can I do with it now that I couldn't before?"
It's hard to explain to other dude bros that you made a small improvement to the control and traction of your bike. It's easy to explain BRUH ITS SO FAST NOW.
Be honest, modifying a ninja 650 is a poor choice of funds. It's the worst bike in its class and almost the most expensive.
I think it was Bennetts BikeSocial who post a video a few years back about people getting on track for the first time on a cbr1000rr and how so few of them ever opened the throttle more than 50%
I get blasting down the highway is fun but it’s nothing compared to getting on track
A lot of those guys end up dying on those bikes too.
I think that harleys are for people that can't ride. which is why they are popular and most harley riders don't use front brakes
The fact Bigtime posts at exactly the same time as Donut is such a flex
That was a relevant and funny comment like 2 months ago.
I think both channels know the algorithm well enough to know it's around this time of day that gets the most views. I think most channels i'm subbed to post around this time on a Friday.
It's a partnership
@@20cent well I wasn’t here 2 months ago 🤷♂️
They probably have the same social media person. April 7?
My favorite part of the videos is where you explain the mechanics behind the parts! Keep up the great videos!
BIgTIme is incredible man! Im so glad that you guys decided to create this channel. Project Ninja is a Masterpiece.
I’m not a bike guy but it was interesting and Jim is a legend for all he does in his garage
I don't even like motorcycles like I do with cars but I still love watching your motorcycle build videos because they are incredibly good.
The passion and quality man! Love it
All car guys are motorcycle guys, they just don't know it yet
I appreciate you properly saying damping not dampening, I'm glad your shock isn't getting wet!
I mean...
Wow half a million views in 1 day idk of this new channel with these unkown dudes is gonna make it
Watching these videos on YOUR channel really shows the energy and enjoyment coming back, awesome to see.
Car, truck and motorcycle videos on one channel perfect 🤩
a very fun version of "Engineering Explained"
Im not ever a bike guy but goddamn you made me watch the whole episode without skipping a single second.
Thanks Jerry!
Haha thanks Jer for flipping us the bird @ 15:56!!
As someone who does motorcycle track days. Awesome to see you out there. Been waiting years for you to make bike videos
Now we need the baby ninja sticker 🥷👏
That laugh should be part of the sound effects of the channel. 7:22
Can I say I appreciate the both of you for making the channel your own and doing the things you wanted to do while also still bringing us the content we have loved for years. I love the education and the in depth it different from other automotive UA-camrs. But you still have fun. It’s like they gave you OG donut without he filters and overhead of corporate. This is hands down one of my favorite channels. Thank you.
i really like how laid back this content is. very entertaining, informative and not too in your face
Finally a mainstream automotive channel that focuses on track performance! Love it!
Bigtime be the highlight of my days now 🙏🙏
YES! Motorcycle content inject it into my veins!
18:38 genuinely didn’t know Snapchat was still a thing.
Its never been
@@antonioquesada-castro4925 possibly to some. Didn't seem that way back when I was still using it.
@@antonioquesada-castro4925 Are you kidding? It has well over 1b downloads. That is definitely a thing, whether you like it or not.
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change your shitty neo nazi picture
The info is just awesome. I started taking my Panigale V2 to the track a couple years ago and there was virtually ZERO quality content over setting up suspension or explaining any of the adjustments etc.. So happy to see it coming from J-Bert. You can tell he’s wanted to for ages. BIGTIME!!!
Next up: 270 Degree Crank Shaft in the Ninjas 180 Degree Crank Case
0:50 I should call her…
Suspension and ergonomics are the two largest price-to-performance changes I've made on a bike when it comes to track time.
The most important performance upgrade you can make on a motorcycle is you, the rider. Best way to spend the early dollars is to focus on what gives you the best chance to be the best rider you can be. Speed will come with time, but isn't worth anything without control.
Definetly tires
training 100%, it's really easy to pick up bad habits
Most guys ride only on the street, and speed on the street is irrelevant. People think it's important, but it's not, and will mostly get you fucked up.
Guys out there trying to get their knee down on Mulholland, like a paddock is going to pop up when they do it full of umbrella girls and a podium with champagne. None of that shit is ever going to happen.
@@AaronA_Aaronson0 tires are whatever. You have to buy something when your tires wear out. Buying good tires isn't even going out of your way.
Very few bikes ever get upgraded suspension parts.
@@aluisious well I was reffering to racing on a track. I guess for your casual street riding you dont need the grippiest tires.
But pretty sure grippy tires will give the largest benefit for track times
oh thank god for the motorcycle content
I can't wait for you guys to show the difference between carbon wheels and how much better they are than exhaust and a tune.
Jim is the man!!! The God of the Mini-Moto setups.
0:46 *19 minutes
Exactly he just straight up lied to our faces. I’m gonna have to report him to the even bigger timer.
@@bighammer3464 WE gotta lay the hammer on em BIG hammer
* 18 minutes and 15 seconds *
8:32 French Press Mountain Dew
I love this channel
The only problem with Big Time is that you guys don’t have enough videos! Lol I have to rewatch 3 month old ones I’ve already seen 5Xs. Keep up the great work you guys!
Literally waited so so so long for this to come out on donut and because yall can do what you want now, it finally has arrived. THANK YOU 😭
Braaaaaap time!
When can we buy that shirt at 12:52 ? That shit rocks!
lol came here to comment this! Just checked the website, didn’t see it. Jerry got the exclusives :)
please!
Where BigTime Motorsport shirt? I will buy one immediately.
Every video from bigtime is exactly the channel I've always wanted, didn't expect to be such a bike involved channel however I think I'm going to pick up a bike now, I had no clue there was very much tunability and such as there is with cars. Thank you bigtime, thank you Jobe, and thank you Jerry!
I am so glad he is still doing the science episodes
"Danny420" is so accurate with forum usernames 😂
I love my Ninja400 but cost of suspension upgrades on motorcycles are just outta control and really not worth it unless you'll be tracking the bike on the regular.
Dang, those Filas are nostalgic! 🤩
Much love Jerry & Jobe for supporting a GSD rescue, from a member of the Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue. ❤
I don’t ride motorcycles but I do ride mountain bikes with suspension and I’ve never heard a simpler explanation for rebound and compression than you did in this video. Thank you!!!
We need that anime shirt lol
where can I buy the t shirts on 9:10 and the blue frame big time one they aren’t available on the website
Bro... You look ridiculous big on that bike... Get an R6 right now
Technical breakdowns is why I love this content! Let's goooo Bigtime!
Great video! I picked up a second hand Ohlins shock for my 2004 Triumph Speed Triple and swapped that out recently. While taking it all apart I discovered that the linkage bearings and sleeves were completely cooked and I replaced them all with new ones and it's a completely different bike. Tips in like a dream and the damping is perfect.
13:12 where can I buy this shirt????
Why did you upload the video the exact moment Donut upload their video lol.
this would be such an easy question to answer for yourself if you had a functioning frontal lobe
I will unsubscribe if you don't make baby ninja into a sticker
this is the in-depth content i have been missing dearly for years !!! keep rocking, boys !!
Thanks for this, the detailed description of how the suspension works was fantastic! Even though it was done for motorcycles, the knowledge applies to cars, r/c cars, my Jeep, and sim racing. I love “how it works” type videos.
Wait, hear me out...10:35
No
10 likes and I’ll buy my first bike
Plot twist : in reality, you have a bike for now.. just want to have likes for free 😂
@@dupfpv14well, I didn’t but guess now I’m getting one lol
@@alexbullis9003Do it, they're a blast
All the best with your new bike sir 😂😂
May I suggest a BMW S1000RR as your first bike. It will help you go pro right out of the box.
Thank goodness for Big Time!
Seeing you guys work on cars and bikes is always cool but I also like getting the technical explanations for how things work, and getting to see Jerry flex that engineering brain. Keep it up guys
Please, dont start too many projects without and end-game for each of them.
Loving your content thus far.
Keep.up the amazing work, guys.
Jere, please keep doing this kind of stuff. It is refreshing for us, we are wo used to the other bike channels and this is something worth and new. Also, I have a baby ninja of my own, im on the noob side of a mechanic, and i would love to learn a lot more of this bike by your teaching. Maybe take some ideas to hit the track again and be a better rider, thanks for doing this! Keep bike stuff up!
Great to see content like this. Explaining what these parts do for you in such detail and that they are part of a system. Also love Adam’s. Did the supermoto school there and loved it!
love the science with the whiteboard. perfect amount of street and book knowledge in this video
The vibe of everything around is so nice. Its weird how professional this all is. Cant wait for the truck content.
I love how, while at the shop, you talked about how the new springs were dialed in to your weight, including gear, but one of the first things you mention at the track is that the springs were too soft, and Jim did some PVC tube hack to preload the spring to compensate.
Honestly, I think learning more about that hack would have been pretty cool.
If you want to upgrade your Ninja 400 suspension on a budget the GSXR600/750 rear shock is a direct boltin swap that will give you continuous preload adjustment as well as 2 speed comp and rebound adjustment. You can find them used for 100-200 depending on where you live.
super interesting video, i dont have a bike and never will but i couldnt believe how well you present and just "speak at my level" you made me understand everything really easily. this channel is freaking awesome
I've got nothing insightful to say. But.. I love this new channel. The variety is so refreshing.. 1 week, we're fixing an old nissan, next week we're working on a motorbike, next week we're working on an f*ing big rig! And then there's a small sprinkle of "filler episodes" which are still really fun to watch.. kudos chaps, kudos!
Yes! Please keep doing motorcycle content as much as you can! I love the car and truck content, the unique is also so in tune with you. Well, really please do what you like best.
A1 video man. ive had so many questions regarding suspension and ive never seen it broken down like this thank you.
Vibes were IMMACULATE in this video from start to finish👌