@@orppranator5230 me too. i was eating pizza. i dropped it on the floor after hearing this quote to show class as the roomba came over and started dry humping it. ahhh. pure luxury.
I was moderately impressed by the bag ,It is semi rigid and can be used as a back rest it appears to mount snugly on the seat and not too big to be portable. So $160 for a higher quality useful item may be O.K.
"Don from Ottawa" (1:22 in the video) here, six years in the future. What Ryan didn't mention in the video is that Fortnine got me a free replacement Puig deflector, which served me well for several years. Also, when I eventually replaced that one with an identical model just recently, I noticed that the hinges have been improved with reinforcements screws, making them much stronger. And the overall quality of the plastics remains top-drawer. I recommend both Puig and Fortnine.
The crampbuster (or throttle rocker) is almost a necessity for me on any highway trips. I didn't realize how 'handy' it was until I borrowed a bike without one. Love the videos Ryan; Thanks for the tips!
I straight up bought 3 of these items. Ive been looking for solutions to all 3, and base my purchases on the fact that I trust you and your channel to provide unbiased reviews and take no ad kickbacks. Thanks F9!
My son is now living in Canada he suggested I look at Fortnine. I’m in the Uk and have never seen such an informative well presented bike channel? Wrong description. Very. Wrong word exceptional series. Intelligent. Informative etc etc. Well done you deserve greatness. 👍👍😊
The cramp buster is TOTALLY worth the money. If y'all don't have one, get one. Just make sure it doesn't pinch the rubber at the end of your throttle grip against your bar ends otherwise your throttle will stick open. Once you have it set up correctly though it's perfect
^this. Perfect little thing for long rides that doesn't even get in the way. Wait, you think it DOES get in the way on your short commuter rides? Well then take the 4.5 seconds to pull it off and you're good to go!
I have been using one of these "full time" on my bike since the day I purchased the bike. Highway, City, back roads, it does not matter, because it does not get in the way of operation when it isn't being used. Super inexpensive way to assist with throttle wrist fatigue issues with a super easy installation.
Tried one out, it's nice, but the throttle locks have this thing beat. Yeah I know, dangerous and stuff. So is riding a motorcycle. I did an 800 mile day mostly on motorways and it was a godsend.
I got this one: advrider.com/index.php?threads/a-simple-inexpensive-throttle-lock.661808/ There are many other styles or brands available, I've even seen people 3D print them and you can also use a stiff enough cable lock.
Kardashien ... spelling... gel pad inserts lol I’m 63 yr old biker choked on my coffee,, great info superb humour life saving channel this guy should be on tv
This man and this channel single handedly sold me on buying a motorcycle after debating it for years. Any passtime that could attract such a good guy must be worthy of my time
Actually, this is a little true but also false. This video is meant to be about luxurious accessories, not your normal ones. You can't use this to judge most accessories. Like that bag was unnecessarily fancy and pricey. A top case with rack will cost more, but be stronger, have a back rest, have as much storage as you choose to buy, and the rack can be used for other things. Just get a cheaper bag for the go that fits your needs. The gel cushion is over priced and the company is basically an expensive knock off of the much cheaper Airhawk, who are the standard in air pads. The grip accessory is only $12. Must expensive accessories are because the sales are low due to low USA ridership.
Considering you can get a good motorcycle for way less than $7,000 entry level and the raw cost of most of these is less than $5 yeah looks like a space ripe for competition on price point.
If you follow the crumbs these mods are mostly used by middle-aged or older men, they're just trying to milk them... Most people who are in their 20s 30s know these plastic crappy things are made for like 5-10$max in HongKong and Xingjiang
@@boracay12 I got a clip on visor for my dad's bike on a certain shopping platform *cough*wish*cough* for 26 bucks. Fully adjustable with billet mountings. Top quality. I think that's fair.
A couple things I've used on all my bikes is a throttle lock (no crap buster for me) which is so nice out on the open road. Just set your speed and lock it. You can still adjust the throttle if need be, so you can quit annoying those who follow you with their cruise control on. You'll maintain a steady speed instead of speeding up and slowing down as I've noticed while following bikes on the road. It's hard to maintain a steady speed unless you're constantly looking at the speedometer. Another mod is to cut down about 1" of the harder foam out of your seat and put a layer of memory foam in place of it. That will make long trips so much more comfortable on your butt.
I wanted cruise control for many years when riding sport tourers, but then I bought a motorcycle with cruise control that didn't make me lean forward, while rotating my wrists back at an uncomfortable angle, and now I find that even though I have cruise control, I never use it. I tried Airhawk seat cushions, similar to the Wild Ass ones, from flat to full, and every pressure in between, and never found them comfortable, not everyone finds a soft cushion, or seat comfortable. Having tried almost every seat cushion out there, plus beads, and many aftermarket seats, I am by far the happiest with the Pro Pad SuprCruzr sheepskin cushion I have on now, happy enough that I won't be buying any more cushions, or looking for any more seats.
Walmart sales a gel seat for 25 bucks when I bought mine, supposed to be used in a car and is right next to those beaded car seat covers. You might need to stitch a strap on it for your bike but you will sit in comfort for hours on end. Take it off when you go for the twistees, you'll want to grip the bike more aggressively if your doin it right.
Some accessory manufacturers ‘... take us for a ride ...’ when all we biker really want is to go for a ride! Love your reviews by the way. Entertaining! Thanks.
For those with $20 to spend on a road trip cut an old life jacket and gorilla tape the closed cell foam onto your seat so it's wider and has a long groove for your tailbone (coast to coast to coast and it's still there making 1000 km days on a DR650 dual sport possible) oh and buy a bag of earplugs.
That would definitely be my way of doing things. Every time I look at motorcycle accessories the first thing that comes to mind after looking at the price is how I could build it myself. Windshield riser? Some clear acrylic cut to shape then heated up with a heat gun over some moderately curved surface and some 3d printed clamps. Seat? A bit of recycled foam with a cover over it. Highway pegs? Some plumbing parts and some tube clamps. The amount of money they charge for some plastic is just plain silly.
@@EllaBananas My Wife and I rode to the south of France from the UK..on a Honda 550 K3 to stop Saddle Numbness I folded a single Airbed on to the Bike's Seat and Bungeed in in place.......sat on the Bike with the Airbed Delated...then slowly added air ...until there was just enough to give support........no more saddle soreness .
Australian sheep skin works awesome for the seat. Nice and cool, cushion-y, cheaper, weather proof (with proper care), and you can have it made into a custom seat cover for a perfect fit.
4:55 The Airhawk seat pad is good also. I purchased one from Canada's Motorcycle (Fort Nine's predecessor) for 220$. A tad expensive for what it is. However, it Works. Blow a bit of air (less is more... Do Not Overfill) into the bladders and you'll have hours of comfy riding.
I so could have used this information before I rode from Toronto to Key West, Florida and back! All the issues I had, solved in this one video. Thanks for the recommendations!
Apart from the throttle assist, these were all soo expensive for what they may offer D: Best comfort advise I'd give would be proper suspension (tuned) and curvy roads that never stop amazing!
All these things together cost a good 800$ combined, you can definitely get a (tuned) suspension upgrade for that money. It won't be ohlins but it'll be much better than standard untuned.
@@bachmed00 Yep...but they did not make it in 1975......a '75 Goldwing had the ability for Riding long distances way back then......and a '75 or any of the later ones are relatively inexpensive.
Yup, just rode 12800 miles from Florida to Alaska and back on an FJ-09. Had the cramp buster and highway pegs but also grip puppies on heated grips and a simple throttle lock. A purpose designed (sport) touring windshield is a must in my humble opinion. All in all comfy enough to want to do it again!
Another great video Ryan, thanks! I started using Grip Puppies a few years ago and the really helped reducing vibration and aching in my hands. I use an Airhawk cushion for long stints in the saddle....a lot cheaper than the Wild ASS product, though the straps were rather thin and tore out after a couple years of use (had better ones sown on)
I rock an MRA Vario on my vfr800 vtec. Like your clip on puig blade. Went from buffeting hell at 70mph to smooth as butter. Oddly it doesn't work like you'd think - blocking airflow to you head, rather it forms a "laminar flow" of air into your helmet. So you no longer get neck strain fighting the buffeting and are instead just in a smoothed stream of air. Defo recommend, for those who watch this video mine is nowhere near as vertical as shown here in the video, more parallel to the windscreen, you want to disturb the air as little as possible, try it and you'll feel it. The air hitting your helmet will suddenly feel completely different at the right angle.
How is it possible that you havent blown up jet. Yours channel is the best motorcycle channel. I hope that you get at least 2 million subs by the end of the year.
I don't even own a bike and will most likely never will but I watch all of these videos for the production quality and Ryan's amazing sense of humor and delivery.
I've been a subscriber now for quite some time and have quickly formed an impressive opinion of your intellect, vast knowledge of bikes and outstanding style of presentation. This leads to only one thing...I see an enormous potential for a successful business venture in this area. Your knowledge and reputation through this medium are certainly contributing factors. Think about it.
Heck, I thought Ryan was serious about the Saddlemen tail bag's penholders accepting only Mont Blanc. I could have purchased six tail bags for the price of that single pen!
Fer my money, the best 3 ideas are the CrampBuster, highway pegs and a backrest. I just strap my topbag right up close behind me for a backrest, and the cost of the footpegs and CrampBuster were worth it a thousand times over. What a difference that makes on a long ride. Gonna try the Moto Skiveez padded motorcycle shorts this year. I'm told they're pretty comfy. Keep up the good work, Mr. F9.
Love how even the salesman seems to have sticker shock over the prices of this stuff. Motorcycling is one of those things that can be pretty much as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. I guess touring stuff is mostly focused on the wealthier retirees and mid-life-crisis folks, opposite of commuting stuff that is targeted at those too cheap to put gas in their car.
Alaska Leather makes several sheepskin seat pad options for a lot less than the wild ass air gel pad. I bought their cheapest one ($60) several years and thousands of miles ago. It's been great. It's comfy, thin, breathable, surprisingly water-resistant, and doesn't get hot even when parked in direct sunlight. My dad got an air pad for his bike, but didn't like it at all.
Guilherme Röseler de Carvalho that's why the video is about "luxurious gear", not the gear most people would want /buy, like picking the ridiculously expensive wild ass over the much cheaper Airhawk.
Instead of a gel pad, you can get a tube of any small size wheel and i inflate it and tie it with your seat with a rubber rope that is used inside a rim and it work DOPE !!!! Covered 3200km with this.
When you‘ve got 20k to spare then that is indeed a valid argument. Not really a mod tho😅
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LOVE my Saddleman bag! Cramp Busters are OK. They don't stay put with my foam grips. My Kuryakin long arm highway mounts & pegs are worth every penny ($80 per side when I bought mine) because they're super adjustable and dampen almost all of the vibes from my '83 Yamaha 750 Midnight Maxim.
I had a nice Yamaha 500 which I planned to take on a 750 mile round trip. The seat was quite firm and thought a handle bar windshield would be helpful. I rode over to the local Yamaha shop. I told the parts guy what I had in mind. i walked out with a seat pad similar to what you had. I also purchased the throttle pad and a after market fiberglass frame mounted fairing similar to the Vetter. With the bike stock, anything more than 2 hours would be more than you want to ride. Adding these products made a night and day difference. On the trip, when I reached the halfway point and back home, I felt like I could have added another 100 miles each way without a problem
I got the cramp buster throttle control, and arthritis, it works great. I got the cheap Hwy pegs to stretch my legs out straight on long trips. $5 for grip-$20 HWY Pegs. Keep a spare battery and battery booster jump starter, and fix a flat can. Gets you to a safe place folks.
Forget the fix-a-flat. Get a plug kit. A lot of tyre places won't touch a tyre that's full of that canned goo. A well placed plug is good for the life of the tyre. Fix-a-flat just gets you home.
I installed the Kuryakyn Mini boards on my Honda this year.. so much better than the pegs on vibration to my feet, and short enough i can move my feet around for comfort on longer rides. Well worth the price for me.
Add to that list grip puppies....foam sleeves that make long rides vibe free and comfy. Buy the gsa and get hard luggage. You have longer travel suspension on that and a smoother ride as well as a better standard screen. Standard gsa seat is also super comfy on long haul rides. Saddleman saddles also great but pricey as are any number of alternatives...get std seat firmed up by refoaming if needed. Thats it...thats all you need for the best long haul bike in creation.
"Ombra mai fu" as "Handel's finest aria?" It's a reasonable choice and it fits the quirky nature of the website. Even though the piece is marked "larghetto" it's often called Handel's Largo. It's sung by an eccentric character to a tree, praising the shade it casts. And even though it's from a secular opera, the "Largo" has been taken over by church organists and assigned quasi-religious meaning on no basis whatsoever. Ok, back to motorcycles--another informative and entertaining video, FortNine. Thanks! I might have to try to footpegs on my ST1100.
Here's a very old trick for long distance coverage; forget the gel seats, air seats or whatever. Just get a sheepskin, throw it over your standard seat and climb on. You'd think that it would slide around, you'd lose grip or whatever, but it really works. I've ridden 600+ miles in a day using this trick, and done so on some very different machinery. Other things may cause you to stop earlier, but the sheepskin won't make you feel like you've earned an iron bum award..
Now I just need...
... a motorcycle. 🏍️
Go buy one. Like.. now
Now I just need... Legal age to get a license.
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, WAIT FOR IT, ok just wait for it ;-)
Yeah, I'll wait for it.
When...
'Winter is... over and spring is coming'.
I'll be Gixxing it up then.
Go buy one last week yo 👍😃 no regrets.
I remember when he first started. He is a lot more confident now but has stayed true to his original methods. Well done
That smile after putting the MacBooks in. Amazing. Astonishing. Incredible.
camel toe is funny
“This bag is so class, even the pockets have their pockets”
I, too, have watched the video.
@@orppranator5230 me too. i was eating pizza. i dropped it on the floor after hearing this quote to show class as the roomba came over and started dry humping it. ahhh. pure luxury.
I was moderately impressed by the bag ,It is semi rigid and can be used as a back rest it appears to mount snugly on the seat and not too big to be portable.
So $160 for a higher quality useful item may be O.K.
"Don from Ottawa" (1:22 in the video) here, six years in the future.
What Ryan didn't mention in the video is that Fortnine got me a free replacement Puig deflector, which served me well for several years.
Also, when I eventually replaced that one with an identical model just recently, I noticed that the hinges have been improved with reinforcements screws, making them much stronger. And the overall quality of the plastics remains top-drawer.
I recommend both Puig and Fortnine.
The crampbuster (or throttle rocker) is almost a necessity for me on any highway trips. I didn't realize how 'handy' it was until I borrowed a bike without one.
Love the videos Ryan; Thanks for the tips!
I’ve been using one for years. I won’t ride without it.
I straight up bought 3 of these items. Ive been looking for solutions to all 3, and base my purchases on the fact that I trust you and your channel to provide unbiased reviews and take no ad kickbacks. Thanks F9!
Give us an update!
My son is now living in Canada he suggested I look at Fortnine.
I’m in the Uk and have never seen such an informative well presented bike channel? Wrong description.
Very. Wrong word exceptional series. Intelligent. Informative etc etc.
Well done you deserve greatness. 👍👍😊
The cramp buster is TOTALLY worth the money. If y'all don't have one, get one. Just make sure it doesn't pinch the rubber at the end of your throttle grip against your bar ends otherwise your throttle will stick open. Once you have it set up correctly though it's perfect
^this. Perfect little thing for long rides that doesn't even get in the way. Wait, you think it DOES get in the way on your short commuter rides? Well then take the 4.5 seconds to pull it off and you're good to go!
I have been using one of these "full time" on my bike since the day I purchased the bike. Highway, City, back roads, it does not matter, because it does not get in the way of operation when it isn't being used. Super inexpensive way to assist with throttle wrist fatigue issues with a super easy installation.
Tried one out, it's nice, but the throttle locks have this thing beat. Yeah I know, dangerous and stuff. So is riding a motorcycle. I did an 800 mile day mostly on motorways and it was a godsend.
do those throttle locks still exist? I thought of them more as a 70s thing. Aftermarket or official part?
I got this one: advrider.com/index.php?threads/a-simple-inexpensive-throttle-lock.661808/
There are many other styles or brands available, I've even seen people 3D print them and you can also use a stiff enough cable lock.
Kardashien ... spelling... gel pad inserts lol I’m 63 yr old biker choked on my coffee,, great info superb humour life saving channel this guy should be on tv
I went out and bought the cramp buster after this video and you were right it significantly improved my hand/arthritis issue.
This man and this channel single handedly sold me on buying a motorcycle after debating it for years. Any passtime that could attract such a good guy must be worthy of my time
The real lesson here is that motorcycle accessories are way overpriced. They're really trying to milk that mid-life-crisis money.
Yeah honestly we should make like the chinese and take their ideas and diy.
Actually, this is a little true but also false. This video is meant to be about luxurious accessories, not your normal ones. You can't use this to judge most accessories.
Like that bag was unnecessarily fancy and pricey. A top case with rack will cost more, but be stronger, have a back rest, have as much storage as you choose to buy, and the rack can be used for other things. Just get a cheaper bag for the go that fits your needs.
The gel cushion is over priced and the company is basically an expensive knock off of the much cheaper Airhawk, who are the standard in air pads.
The grip accessory is only $12.
Must expensive accessories are because the sales are low due to low USA ridership.
they probably think that we won't live that long anyways so no need for pension, children's college or wedding. No expectations of long-term customers
Most of those items are available for much less directly from China. I paid $30 for screen and $24 for bar risers.
Considering you can get a good motorcycle for way less than $7,000 entry level and the raw cost of most of these is less than $5 yeah looks like a space ripe for competition on price point.
$150 for a clip on piece of plastic
$230 for a gel filled plastic bag
$175 for fancy o ring risers
.
Good lord
If you follow the crumbs these mods are mostly used by middle-aged or older men, they're just trying to milk them... Most people who are in their 20s 30s know these plastic crappy things are made for like 5-10$max in HongKong and Xingjiang
Low volume = high price
Motorcycle parts are worst than boat parts . A complete rip off
@@boracay12 I got a clip on visor for my dad's bike on a certain shopping platform *cough*wish*cough* for 26 bucks. Fully adjustable with billet mountings. Top quality. I think that's fair.
@@Perry_dAccard not bad . I was thinking of exhaust pipes ,mufflers etc . Way over priced . .
A couple things I've used on all my bikes is a throttle lock (no crap buster for me) which is so nice out on the open road. Just set your speed and lock it. You can still adjust the throttle if need be, so you can quit annoying those who follow you with their cruise control on. You'll maintain a steady speed instead of speeding up and slowing down as I've noticed while following bikes on the road. It's hard to maintain a steady speed unless you're constantly looking at the speedometer. Another mod is to cut down about 1" of the harder foam out of your seat and put a layer of memory foam in place of it. That will make long trips so much more comfortable on your butt.
I wanted cruise control for many years when riding sport tourers, but then I bought a motorcycle with cruise control that didn't make me lean forward, while rotating my wrists back at an uncomfortable angle, and now I find that even though I have cruise control, I never use it. I tried Airhawk seat cushions, similar to the Wild Ass ones, from flat to full, and every pressure in between, and never found them comfortable, not everyone finds a soft cushion, or seat comfortable. Having tried almost every seat cushion out there, plus beads, and many aftermarket seats, I am by far the happiest with the Pro Pad SuprCruzr sheepskin cushion I have on now, happy enough that I won't be buying any more cushions, or looking for any more seats.
I like the gel pad ...but the price kinda 'Bums' me out!
my tw200 is like sitting on a brick.
I see what you did there
Get the Air Hawk seat instead. It's super good!
had my seat refoamed on my 1200rt by aztech seats in gas city indiana. best 100 buck ever spent. 16 hour days no problem
Walmart sales a gel seat for 25 bucks when I bought mine, supposed to be used in a car and is right next to those beaded car seat covers. You might need to stitch a strap on it for your bike but you will sit in comfort for hours on end. Take it off when you go for the twistees, you'll want to grip the bike more aggressively if your doin it right.
Some accessory manufacturers ‘... take us for a ride ...’ when all we biker really want is to go for a ride! Love your reviews by the way. Entertaining! Thanks.
5:19😂😂😂 well played Ryan
I know right! HAHAHAHA
Cramp buster is the best addon I ever installed on my bike. I go for 700-800 km per day on vacation and this small gadget is a life savior.
For those with $20 to spend on a road trip cut an old life jacket and gorilla tape the closed cell foam onto your seat so it's wider and has a long groove for your tailbone (coast to coast to coast and it's still there making 1000 km days on a DR650 dual sport possible) oh and buy a bag of earplugs.
That would definitely be my way of doing things. Every time I look at motorcycle accessories the first thing that comes to mind after looking at the price is how I could build it myself. Windshield riser? Some clear acrylic cut to shape then heated up with a heat gun over some moderately curved surface and some 3d printed clamps. Seat? A bit of recycled foam with a cover over it. Highway pegs? Some plumbing parts and some tube clamps.
The amount of money they charge for some plastic is just plain silly.
@@EllaBananas My Wife and I rode to the south of France from the UK..on a Honda 550 K3
to stop Saddle Numbness I folded a single Airbed on to the Bike's Seat and Bungeed in in place.......sat on the Bike with the Airbed Delated...then slowly added air ...until there was just enough to give support........no more saddle soreness .
+1 on those earplugs! And once I passed 50, I found taking a pain reliever (I use Alleve) before a long riding day makes a huge difference.
Ryan, you need your own television show. Tons of great info and immensely entertaining. You rock. Keep the momentum.
Australian sheep skin works awesome for the seat. Nice and cool, cushion-y, cheaper, weather proof (with proper care), and you can have it made into a custom seat cover for a perfect fit.
Sounds good I am interested how do I get one.
@@leeengelsman1855 go to Australia. Buy a sheep. Kill it. Remove the skin.
WHO are the clones who consistently "dislike" these videos? These are, by far, the BEST motorcycle-related videos on the net!
4:55 The Airhawk seat pad is good also. I purchased one from Canada's Motorcycle (Fort Nine's predecessor) for 220$. A tad expensive for what it is. However, it Works. Blow a bit of air (less is more... Do Not Overfill) into the bladders and you'll have hours of comfy riding.
I so could have used this information before I rode from Toronto to Key West, Florida and back! All the issues I had, solved in this one video. Thanks for the recommendations!
Man if I rode all the way to Key West, why come back at all?😂😂
Dude, your videos are so freaking funny. I love them.
JUST MAKE MORE PLEEEEASE
Wow... you must be Einstein.
nope they are not.
More likes than replies, people agree. Leave this channel
JustThaor Eh, I agree. This dude is funny
Shadrock99, Takes a simpler mind to notice.
Apart from the throttle assist, these were all soo expensive for what they may offer D: Best comfort advise I'd give would be proper suspension (tuned) and curvy roads that never stop amazing!
Jim Doe lol, good tuned suspension will cost 2x ally of these things combined.
All these things together cost a good 800$ combined, you can definitely get a (tuned) suspension upgrade for that money. It won't be ohlins but it'll be much better than standard untuned.
Jim Doe däaoordqäaq
That catwalk stance - you're in the wrong career.
The $12 Crampbuster was the best little item I bought 10 yrs ago and still have. I cannot ride without it due to arthritis.
The secret to motorcycle comfort:
Goldwing
Or Bmw K1600 Grand America
True, but then again one wants to ride a motorcycle and not drive a car.
After seeing the cost of all those accessories it's probably cheaper to buy a Goldwing than retrofit a cheaper bike! 😄
@@bachmed00 Yep...but they did not make it in 1975......a '75 Goldwing had the ability for Riding long distances way back then......and a '75 or any of the later ones are relatively inexpensive.
Don't forget the electraglide
Thanks for turning me onto the crampbuster. I don’t know how I ever rode without this thing! My throttle hand thanks you!
What a Fine gift, just got back from the doctor because of a crash in my bike and king Joffrey uploaded, WHAT A DAY! keep it up Ryan
nutriacubica WHAT A LOVEL-oh, shit....Wrong channel.
@@CorySllw1337 I knew they'll be a comment like this haha
My uncle started Rox speedfx, it's always awesome to see how far they've reached.
Yup, just rode 12800 miles from Florida to Alaska and back on an FJ-09. Had the cramp buster and highway pegs but also grip puppies on heated grips and a simple throttle lock. A purpose designed (sport) touring windshield is a must in my humble opinion. All in all comfy enough to want to do it again!
I trust your sales technique. The humor helps lessen the blow by the greedy venders.
I can never get enough of your cheesy humour Ryan, lol. Ride safe bro!
Thank you for providing the URL to the individual products. Not all reviewer seems to believe that is necessary.
Another great video Ryan, thanks! I started using Grip Puppies a few years ago and the really helped reducing vibration and aching in my hands.
I use an Airhawk cushion for long stints in the saddle....a lot cheaper than the Wild ASS product, though the straps were rather thin and tore out after a couple years of use (had better ones sown on)
I rock an MRA Vario on my vfr800 vtec. Like your clip on puig blade.
Went from buffeting hell at 70mph to smooth as butter. Oddly it doesn't work like you'd think - blocking airflow to you head, rather it forms a "laminar flow" of air into your helmet. So you no longer get neck strain fighting the buffeting and are instead just in a smoothed stream of air.
Defo recommend, for those who watch this video mine is nowhere near as vertical as shown here in the video, more parallel to the windscreen, you want to disturb the air as little as possible, try it and you'll feel it. The air hitting your helmet will suddenly feel completely different at the right angle.
Ryan... You are killing it brother. I love the sarcastic sense of sarcasm man. Keep rolling that way.
How is it possible that you havent blown up jet. Yours channel is the best motorcycle channel. I hope that you get at least 2 million subs by the end of the year.
Hello Ryan,
I just realized I had not yet subscribed!!!
Been enjoying your content for some time. Keep up the good work.
Wishing you much success.
I don't even own a bike and will most likely never will but I watch all of these videos for the production quality and Ryan's amazing sense of humor and delivery.
"A comfortable cavity for my ummm...... nuts is supposed to be cold tomorrow." Haha that's the best line I love it. Ryan you are hilarious man.
Hammerfoot that was laugh out loud!
I've been a subscriber now for quite some time and have quickly formed an impressive opinion of your intellect, vast knowledge of bikes and outstanding style of presentation. This leads to only one thing...I see an enormous potential for a successful business venture in this area. Your knowledge and reputation through this medium are certainly contributing factors.
Think about it.
Best production quality videos!love from India!
Wahaha The smirk, after you put the "best four" macbooks inside the bag! :D
If you only get one thing for a road trip the crampbuster is 1000% worth it. That thing is the greatest.
Great tips as usual.. and always in an awesome way to show them heheheh
\m/ Ride in peace buddy
I feel comfy watching this vid
I highly recommend the Crampbuster
New rider here. Love your channel. Professional, some humor, and informative. Enjoy watching.
Faux leather that wouldn't fool a vegan! I lost it!
Thanks, I almost didn't watch this video. I bought the crampbuster and the Saddlemen. Thanks a lot Ryan!
Heck, I thought Ryan was serious about the Saddlemen tail bag's penholders accepting only Mont Blanc. I could have purchased six tail bags for the price of that single pen!
Fer my money, the best 3 ideas are the CrampBuster, highway pegs and a backrest. I just strap my topbag right up close behind me for a backrest, and the cost of the footpegs and CrampBuster were worth it a thousand times over. What a difference that makes on a long ride. Gonna try the Moto Skiveez padded motorcycle shorts this year. I'm told they're pretty comfy. Keep up the good work, Mr. F9.
Beautiful. Nice job. Keep it up 👍
The "thanks for watching" at the end is just so genuine. Makes you want to come back and watch more
I really enjoy the Jeremy Clarkson schtick without the Jeremy Clarkson. Thanks for your work.
that throttle buster was one of the best $10 fixes that made a HUGE difference
I didn't know that you had a BMW! Last time I checked, you had a Suzuki. Nice choice, but is it a heavy bike? Miss the videos. Keep em coming!
Watch his recently-released Tenere 7 video. The BMW might be going away. ua-cam.com/video/5WJvQqeQpe8/v-deo.html
Thank you for reminding me to get a cramp buster. A friend told me they are a hand saver.
Love how even the salesman seems to have sticker shock over the prices of this stuff. Motorcycling is one of those things that can be pretty much as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. I guess touring stuff is mostly focused on the wealthier retirees and mid-life-crisis folks, opposite of commuting stuff that is targeted at those too cheap to put gas in their car.
Alaska Leather makes several sheepskin seat pad options for a lot less than the wild ass air gel pad. I bought their cheapest one ($60) several years and thousands of miles ago. It's been great. It's comfy, thin, breathable, surprisingly water-resistant, and doesn't get hot even when parked in direct sunlight. My dad got an air pad for his bike, but didn't like it at all.
All of those items seam quite expensive if you think of the multiple choices in the market. Though, I don't doubt the quality.
Guilherme Röseler de Carvalho that's why the video is about "luxurious gear", not the gear most people would want /buy, like picking the ridiculously expensive wild ass over the much cheaper Airhawk.
Again..this is why I watch you so much..I don't even have a bike and I still enjoy these 😂
3:55 you look like some kind of stolen smartphones and laptop dealer OMG too funny xD
This is one of the most quality channels imho
Do they make a ran mount for my grey poupon?
But, of course!
David Folse Yes and discussions with Germany are on-going
You joke.. but I literally bought a ram cupholder so I could carry a jar of Grey Poupon with me.
I don't even have a bike yet but cant stop watching this guy.
I'm disappointed that none of these mods involves potatoes or chocolate.
Thank you for having mods that do not molest the bike its self.
👍 For 5:22
Instead of a gel pad, you can get a tube of any small size wheel and i inflate it and tie it with your seat with a rubber rope that is used inside a rim and it work DOPE !!!! Covered 3200km with this.
Alternatives:
MRA X-creen
Airhawk seat pad
3D mesh seat cover
Grip Puppies comfort overgrips
Cheap expandable tank bag stuffed with padding to lie on
I love your videos. Your humour is what keeps me coming back. Always a pleasure to watch these.
the only thing im buying is the throttle pad, dont even need it but at $12, why not?? take that as a lesson, other products
Well that was excellent. Soo many dodads to make long hours in the saddle more comfortable and enjoyable. Well done!
The goal is to go from "this" to "this". Buy R1250GS, done :P
When you‘ve got 20k to spare then that is indeed a valid argument. Not really a mod tho😅
LOVE my Saddleman bag!
Cramp Busters are OK. They don't stay put with my foam grips.
My Kuryakin long arm highway mounts & pegs are worth every penny ($80 per side when I bought mine) because they're super adjustable and dampen almost all of the vibes from my '83 Yamaha 750 Midnight Maxim.
Even the pockets have pockets. Lost it.
I had a nice Yamaha 500 which I planned to take on a 750 mile round trip. The seat was quite firm and thought a handle bar windshield would be helpful. I rode over to the local Yamaha shop. I told the parts guy what I had in mind. i walked out with a seat pad similar to what you had. I also purchased the throttle pad and a after market fiberglass frame mounted fairing similar to the Vetter. With the bike stock, anything more than 2 hours would be more than you want to ride. Adding these products made a night and day difference. On the trip, when I reached the halfway point and back home, I felt like I could have added another 100 miles each way without a problem
Just buy a Road King. Very comfy 😊
I got the cramp buster throttle control, and arthritis, it works great.
I got the cheap Hwy pegs to stretch my legs out straight on long trips.
$5 for grip-$20 HWY Pegs.
Keep a spare battery and battery booster jump starter, and fix a flat can.
Gets you to a safe place folks.
Forget the fix-a-flat. Get a plug kit. A lot of tyre places won't touch a tyre that's full of that canned goo. A well placed plug is good for the life of the tyre. Fix-a-flat just gets you home.
What was the end music?
Ombra mai fu by Handel. I am guessing he selected it based on his reference to an Aria by Handel earlier in the video.
I installed the Kuryakyn Mini boards on my Honda this year.. so much better than the pegs on vibration to my feet, and short enough i can move my feet around for comfort on longer rides. Well worth the price for me.
2 favorite iPhone and 4 best MacBooks. I died. Lol
Add to that list grip puppies....foam sleeves that make long rides vibe free and comfy. Buy the gsa and get hard luggage. You have longer travel suspension on that and a smoother ride as well as a better standard screen. Standard gsa seat is also super comfy on long haul rides. Saddleman saddles also great but pricey as are any number of alternatives...get std seat firmed up by refoaming if needed. Thats it...thats all you need for the best long haul bike in creation.
Ride a royal enfield...👍
"Ombra mai fu" as "Handel's finest aria?" It's a reasonable choice and it fits the quirky nature of the website. Even though the piece is marked "larghetto" it's often called Handel's Largo. It's sung by an eccentric character to a tree, praising the shade it casts. And even though it's from a secular opera, the "Largo" has been taken over by church organists and assigned quasi-religious meaning on no basis whatsoever. Ok, back to motorcycles--another informative and entertaining video, FortNine. Thanks! I might have to try to footpegs on my ST1100.
Few of those interest me but, your delivery was entertaining. Thanks for the reviews.
Throttle assist is a must-have for highway commuters!
I travel 70km Monday-Friday and the throttle assist works wonders when I’m on the highway.
I have a similar jump range, and my bike is about 15 years too old for cruise control and that throttle gets really heavy after about 30 minutes
I like your videos. You don't take too long to say what you have to say and what you say is usually very very helpful.
Here's a very old trick for long distance coverage; forget the gel seats, air seats or whatever. Just get a sheepskin, throw it over your standard seat and climb on.
You'd think that it would slide around, you'd lose grip or whatever, but it really works. I've ridden 600+ miles in a day using this trick, and done so on some very different machinery. Other things may cause you to stop earlier, but the sheepskin won't make you feel like you've earned an iron bum award..
For the seat we use a small 10" tyre tube inflated as required. Some people have even made cushions into which the tube fits. A much cheaper option.
I’m about to go into the motorbike life and you my friend are giving me much needed advice, thank you very much; you da man!!!
OMG ... One of your best videos to date (and that is saying allot). I laughed so hard, coffee evacuated my face .. !!! Excellent job, guys.
Handerl - Serse - Ombra mai fu by the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, is the song at the end, if anyone is wondering. :)
I think going from motorcycle camping with a sports bike to my V-Strom is more comfort for me. Nice video.