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.
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!
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.
@@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
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.^^
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 :(
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.
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
@@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.
If I had a Goldwing of that generation the first thing I'd do is scour antique shops for a tape cassette of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, or something by Steely Dan. Or Boz Scaggs. And also a tape belt because the original has probably perished.
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.
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!
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.
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! 😁
@@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?
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!
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
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
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!
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. 🏍
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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@@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 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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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).
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 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.
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.
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’m old, I ride a Harley and I don’t do social media but this guy is so awesome he could almost be Canadian. I just watched 5 random videos, was royally entertained and learned a heap from each one. He knows his shit and presents it superbly.
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.
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.
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!
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)...
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!
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 🤣
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.
Ryan is definitely someone knowledgeable on the subjects he speaks about. He has shown dedication to research, yet still adds humor to his findings. We want more Ryan. More videos, more info of the useful kind, just the way you are doing it. More ryan, more.
So awesome!! I absolutely love customizing my XR150L. So far it has a 222cc BBK, BBR cam, 30mm PWK, custom cold air intake, ported intake and exhaust, custom undertail exhaust, led turn signals, fender eliminator, foot pegs, and a wideband. Super easy to handle and light weight, now way faster with the mods.
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
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.
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.
This type of content is what's keeping me sane during lockdown/quarantine. Thank you so much for the amazing quality and beautiful presentation. Keep up that good work RyanF9 and the whole FortNine team! 😁👌
Please dont lock down or comply with quarantine orders by terrorist tyrants. You have a better chance of dying from a slip and fall in your own house than from dying of covid.
@@lfreece2 what is an fslur? Plus I have no choice besides to comply, I've already been ticketed for being out past curfew and threatened with arrest if caught outside of allowed hours. South African lockdown is insane. I'm a US citizen who's been stuck here trying to get home.
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.
Took my license and instruction rides on the Gladius, probably one of the most approachable bikes in the 650 class. I must say, I am not too big a fan of the styling and the SV650 will be my go-to choice for that reason, but the Gladius package as a whole for the prices they're offered at is hard to pass on!
My first big bike was a Gladius. Rode it to work. Rode it on the twisties. Rode it all the way to the French Alps. It handled all 3 just fine. Only reason i let it go was I really needed a taller seating position. Even the styling was OK once I got some aftermarket pipes and a tail tidy, and what modern bike doesn't wind up getting both of those.
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.
@@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. ✌️
@@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
@@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.....
Just watch out for rust on the exhaust system. that in the carburetor assembly is really chintzy and a pain to get at. Which if you let it sit you will have to get at. the little rubber seals and diaphragms all go bad. That's where they cut the corners I think.
great bike, been riding mine for over four years, bulletproof..never lets me down. think gunfun zs is mistaking it for the 1100 as the 1300 is fuel injected not carbed.
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!
I have a Gladius and have been wanting to sell it so I could buy something “cooler” but this man has me more hyped about having one than ever before wtf
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.
Im only 27 and I have a 2008 Wing. Ive been dying for him to review one lol This might be as close as it gets. They're so easy to ride long distance but I stomped my buddy on his cbr500 through mountain curves. They're sleepers for sure ;) I traded my 07 v-star for my wing too lol
V-Stars and Vulcan 900s, probably the two best deals on the used cruiser market. On the sportbike side it would be the Gladius and the Versys 650, especially the Versys with its ridiculously good suspension and handling and cheap used price because of its looks.
I bought a Yamaha Vstar 1100 Custom 3 years back- before watching this video BTW. It was a 2007 - with 35 miles on the odo (been sitting in the garage). Thankfully, the owner had shut off the fuel cock, so I was able to drain the 3 gallons of gas into my minivan tank. After changing all the fluids (brake, engine oil, gear oil ) and the tires, and a new battery, I had a spanking new 13 year old bike (in 2020) that rides like a dream. I keep coming back to this video - to get inspiration for the next bike purchase.
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.
With 54 years of riding pleasure under my belt I view newer aspects of motorcycle designs and concepts with a wary eye. But, FortNine, or should I say, Ryan, has given me a perspective I had not anticipated. Well done, Sir! And thanks.
Hands down one of my favorite videos from F9!! Line after hilarious line, Ryan pointed us towards the fantastic array of used bikes on the market, for those who truly love to ride!! Thanks man! Keep up the great work!
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.
Ryan F-9 always puts together a great production. One suspicious absence from his entire library is the Suzuki DR650. As reliable as the KLR, lighter by a LOT, just as road-worthy, yet MORE off-road worthy. Plus, it's still in production.
The DR650 is a great bike for sure, but I'm drawn to the liquid cooling and 6 gallon tank of the KLR. Plus the new ones are even fuel injected. I like my ADV bikes to be as light as possible while still allowing me to trek across the country fairly comfortably, even if there's a 250-mile gap between gas stations along the way. The fact that Kawasaki has kept even the 2022 model under 460 pounds is surprising. It feels plenty light enough to me.
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.
Ryan will go down in history as the one person who managed to make the Suzuki Gladius desirable and consequently increase values.
I actually called a guy selling it to ask if he's interested in trading! (I have a loud 1997 cb400sf custom scrambler/tracker)
I had a Gladius and loved it
Ya. They've jumped to 5-7k...
I never understood why people hates them so much. It's still an SV650 with some runky plastics on it.
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.
This guys is single-handedly keeping the motorcycle market alive lol
I really wish I had known about him when I was buying my motorcycle gear in 2016
I literally bought another motorcycle since being intrigued by this guys videos. Glad to be back on a machine!
hahahaahahaha plausible
For the record, I don’t even own a bike and I subscribed to this channel because he makes it so interesting.
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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!
Right on - enjoy! ~RF9
The Gladius actually aged pretty well. Right now it fits right in with what’s out there in terms of styling.
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.
Bought a one with 2100 miles a few weeks ago.i felt bad it was so cheap. Polished her up and ready to RIP.
@@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
the screaming talk button had me in tears. I needed that
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
Dudes probably maxing the throttle, the passenger screams
Still funny on third watching
🤣🤣🤣
I'm so glad i wasn't the only one, lol!
Did I just watch a full blown movie? So well done.
Yeah we did... and it was a musical too!
Amazing how many smaller channels have Top Gear level video production
Jeffrey K Legit mind bending work. Show the filmmaker some love on insta guys : FindAneesh
Every Fortnine video is becoming movie quality, the laughs are great.
It's so nice I watched it twice.
This channel is the TOP GEAR of the Motorcycle world. And I love it.
He even used the term "ham-fisted"
The good one or the shit one??
It’s good, but it’s nothing compared to top gear now the grand tour.
Netflix and Amazon Prime should be taking note of your comment xD
@@edwardroberts8761 there is only one top gear.... Jezza hamster and captain slow
What you're telling me is that I need more motorcycles. I hear you loud and clear, Ryan 👍🏽 Just gotta convince the wife now
Same dude, same
Good luck with that..
Just show her the video, it'll explain everything. It's so cheap that you're almost making money..
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission :)
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.
Brother, you're the Antony Bourdain of motorcycles.
Damn, that´s a really good one :)
@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 :(
UA-cam beat me to it. That joke will forever be too soon
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.^^
Right?
“And enough leather to remake the cast of jersey shore”
What a quote.
With a 156.000 mileage, thats just puberty.
Me: Isnt that where the worst problems start?😂
It's lovely! Also "...engine displacement you can measure in nautical tonnes"
Love it!
"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.
Gladius are great!
You have to be careful watching f9 videos or you'll fill your garage... ryan could sell ice to eskimos
Got a Suzuki boulevard for trade if anyone is interested?
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 :(
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.
hahahahaha
hahah
dang I came here to do just that, and saw you beat me to it ;D
soo fn funny , had to show my wife
It was worth my 1 second nose exhale. Agreed.
Loved my 2011 Vstar. Belt drive, good power, efi, smooth ride. Comfortable cruiser. I stole it too. $2,300 with 700ish miles.
I loved my 2004 classic. I think I’d get one again.
have you had the previous owner's sex tape or so?
I own a 2004 classic for 15 years now.
Bought it, with 1060 km.
Love, love, love it!
I'm surprised he didn't recommend the Honda Shadow, but to each their own
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.
I kind of want it cause of the controls. It looks so cool
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
Had one put 80 k on it I would like to think it's still going.
@@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.
If I had a Goldwing of that generation the first thing I'd do is scour antique shops for a tape cassette of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, or something by Steely Dan. Or Boz Scaggs. And also a tape belt because the original has probably perished.
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.
I enjoy these videos for the motorcycles but perhaps even more for the cinematography.
5th time? Those are rookie number you gotta pump those figures up.
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.
You forgot the scream in goldwing intercom. Makes you wanna keep it off LOL
Haunted chapel on wheels
2 minutes is short.
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!
Alls I know is I still miss my fz-1 from time to time.
This man really has me contemplating buying a Goldwing. 😂
IKR 😂
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.
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....😢
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! 😁
@@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?
Kudos to whoever wrote the script, shot and edited the clip. Masterful work.
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!
Got one yet? If so what?
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
Exactly
He does his homework he is really good at what he does
I got a klr because everywhere I looked said they were cheap, reliable, and indestructible.
"enough leather to remake the cast of Jersey Shore" was a great line
yes it was! and "a little too little' and "lining up to suck their msrp"
It just cracked me up sooo much!!! 😂🤣🤪
"Riders couldn't see past their tiny peckers to the brilliant motorcycle underneath"
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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
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
@@Nascar-zv9lh good to hear cheers enjoy the riding.
@@Nascar-zv9lh congrats and greetings from brussels
@@Nascar-zv9lh I'm glad you were actually able to fix it. How'd you find parts for it?
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!
@Ninety Four Moto ???
Lost my mom to Covid in nov. Sorry for you loss, good luck with your daughter
I have asperger's. It's not a death Sentence. It does make life hard though for sure
@@nicklikesradio It depends on the severity of his daughters autism though
Wish you well my man.
Ryan: in fact, each is rather special.
Me: no you're special
hahahaha
You're breathtaking!!
what a suck-up
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. 🏍
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.
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.
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
@@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.
I found your channel a week ago, went on a binge watch
every video is a classic
Just like all of us here
+1
You gonna binge watch this channel every 2 weeks just like every of us. Get yourself prepared friend
Welcome home...
2:30 "but if there is anything you can't do on XR, it's probably your fault!" - Glorious line
*contemplates life choices and realizes how unworthy I am for any xr* XD
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.
Well said.
If you can’t get there on a mid-80s XL250R, you can’t get there. 🤷🏼♂️
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.
This Ryan needs some kind of journalism award for excellence!!
I feel like i should've paid after watching this
shhhhh
Order some merch and feel better
This reminds me.
Fortnine, do you accept Brave Browser, or have a Patreon?
@@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/
You did, when you watched those ads
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!
I know I, along with everyone else, don't appreciate enough the effort put into and the cinematography quality of these videos.
3:08 They'd roll over boulders, trees, ADV riders - it was totally cool.
He said "ATV riders" which is even funnier.
@@TheCogitech What's funny to me is that it works both ways haha. ~RF9
@@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 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.
@ only Harleys get hate, from poor weirdos who can't afford one
Next year (2004) has shaft drive and it’s still in production. Injection and ABS added to more recent specimens.
@@ireneuszpyc6684 Or people that know how much of a pile of shit the vast majority of them are. :)
@@ireneuszpyc6684 price does not equal value or worth. Harley's are sub par bikes, with huge price tags.
Damn it UA-cam, why wait until three minutes after upload to give me my notification? This is not good enough! I need F9 content IMMEDIATELY
It should just turn the phone on and immediately start playing full volume. Seriously.
That Goldwing with the tape deck... Just take my money now !!
They're all over FB marketplace for like 2-4k for a good looking one.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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).
@@sgtpepper1138 I'm riding a 1986 rebel and I love it.
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..
The screaming talk button made my whole day
Have another day! 4:22
Like a kid waiting for his favorite 80s/90s Saturday cartoon to air. Oh boy oh boy..
Ah, I wish this kid was making hot cakes
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.
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.
Exactly what I advise new riders at intro course!
one DOLLAR per cc????????? what kind of bikes did you buy for that cheap???
Never been this early! And exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks for all the great content FortNine team!
Good job bro
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 hope, one day, this team receive the flowers they deserve. Congrats on having one of the best channels on the platform, guys!
As long if they continue to get new subscribers and viewers, I think they will do just fine.
Engine displacement measured in nautical tonnage... That made my day :D
I’m old, I ride a Harley and I don’t do social media but this guy is so awesome he could almost be Canadian. I just watched 5 random videos, was royally entertained and learned a heap from each one. He knows his shit and presents it superbly.
You’ll be pleased to know he is Canadian
Thanks Ryan, all the SFV'S on kijiji just doubled in price.
exactly my thoughts 🙄
He mentioned it, US market.
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.
I bought my 1997 650 V-Star about a year ago with 12.000 km on.
I hope she will last longer than me. 😅
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.
Ride on, brothers. Climbing on my Vulcan is my therapy. I ALWAYS climb off happy.
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!
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)...
Shout out to Aneesh! Incredible work! He’s adding as much flavour and funnies are you are, Ryan. -J
One the only people on youtube that takes into consideration the practical aspects of motorcycles. Thank you
I just realized how fast this channel is growing, they deserve it this production quality is godly
Incredible. Never before today have I even thought about wanting a Gladius, but here we are
I'd highly recommend it. Very entertaining and versatile bike.
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!
Absolutely in love with the show, with Ryan. Only downside, makes me wish i was living in BC Canada !
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 🤣
Hands down, you guys have some of the best B-Roll in the business. As always, professional quality and totally entertaining!!
The Goldwing section gave me nostalgia I never got to experience.
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.
Ryan is definitely someone knowledgeable on the subjects he speaks about. He has shown dedication to research, yet still adds humor to his findings. We want more Ryan. More videos, more info of the useful kind, just the way you are doing it. More ryan, more.
My god, that production quality gives me goosebumps every single time! Could give Hollywood a run for their money!
So awesome!! I absolutely love customizing my XR150L. So far it has a 222cc BBK, BBR cam, 30mm PWK, custom cold air intake, ported intake and exhaust, custom undertail exhaust, led turn signals, fender eliminator, foot pegs, and a wideband. Super easy to handle and light weight, now way faster with the mods.
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
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.
@@TheOnlyRaichuu what maintenance? Seems excessive.
@@TheOnlyRaichuu Elaborate please
@@TheOnlyRaichuu You have dishonored your Kawasaki...
It's either a lack of regular maintenance or you've been sending ittt wayy to hard.
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.
This type of content is what's keeping me sane during lockdown/quarantine. Thank you so much for the amazing quality and beautiful presentation.
Keep up that good work RyanF9 and the whole FortNine team! 😁👌
Please dont lock down or comply with quarantine orders by terrorist tyrants. You have a better chance of dying from a slip and fall in your own house than from dying of covid.
T.S- don't be an fslur, get back to living life.
@@lfreece2 what is an fslur? Plus I have no choice besides to comply, I've already been ticketed for being out past curfew and threatened with arrest if caught outside of allowed hours. South African lockdown is insane. I'm a US citizen who's been stuck here trying to get home.
I love that each motorcycle had its own suitable soundtrack
The lack of love for the Gladius makes me sadius.
I always liked the Gladius and was always confused that people didn't realize it was an SV650 underneath... their loss
big fackius. lol
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.
Lifted_Above Not if you know what a gladius is. Les in UK
@@leslieaustin151 I know what a gladius is. But it's only one syllable away from a female name.
I had a Gladius that I did week-long, 500mi/day touring on. Amazing bike.
How was the trip?
still have mine, same feeling, but looking for a change now after 4 years
I never understood all the hate for the Gladius
Took my license and instruction rides on the Gladius, probably one of the most approachable bikes in the 650 class. I must say, I am not too big a fan of the styling and the SV650 will be my go-to choice for that reason, but the Gladius package as a whole for the prices they're offered at is hard to pass on!
My first big bike was a Gladius. Rode it to work. Rode it on the twisties. Rode it all the way to the French Alps. It handled all 3 just fine. Only reason i let it go was I really needed a taller seating position. Even the styling was OK once I got some aftermarket pipes and a tail tidy, and what modern bike doesn't wind up getting both of those.
FortNine: In a league of their own. Brilliant.
Absolutely Bib. Can't think of a better more enjoyable bike channel
"ENOUGH LEATHER TO REMAKE THE CAST OF JS" X'D
CHARLIE MURPHYYY
I LOLd on this one too.
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!
"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."
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.
@@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. ✌️
@@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
@@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.....
@@kevinfox500 90 aint bad a smoker. lotsa people dont even get 25 years..
I literally just bought a V Star 1300 three weeks ago. Fell in love with it immediately.
Just watch out for rust on the exhaust system. that in the carburetor assembly is really chintzy and a pain to get at. Which if you let it sit you will have to get at. the little rubber seals and diaphragms all go bad. That's where they cut the corners I think.
love my 1300, here's a great 1300 forum: forums.delphiforums.com/vstar1300/start
great bike, been riding mine for over four years, bulletproof..never lets me down.
think gunfun zs is mistaking it for the 1100 as the 1300 is fuel injected not carbed.
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!
I have a Gladius and have been wanting to sell it so I could buy something “cooler” but this man has me more hyped about having one than ever before wtf
Fabulous stuff as ever Ryan....Lovin' your work!
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.
Im only 27 and I have a 2008 Wing. Ive been dying for him to review one lol This might be as close as it gets. They're so easy to ride long distance but I stomped my buddy on his cbr500 through mountain curves. They're sleepers for sure ;) I traded my 07 v-star for my wing too lol
Just like Cruisers, they are different style and you need to ride them like that, not slow at all.
Your buddy doesn’t know how too ride
"Cockroach Reliability"
My Vocabulary 📈
Bat Carpaccio
stonks
I came across this channel researching my return to motorcycling after a long time out. And its been brilliant.
These 2 Gold Wings got style. Both looks like a combination of furniture, 1977 Ford Country and giant vintage boombox stereo blaster.
My Vstar isn't heavily modified but its nice to see my bike make a list!
V-Stars and Vulcan 900s, probably the two best deals on the used cruiser market. On the sportbike side it would be the Gladius and the Versys 650, especially the Versys with its ridiculously good suspension and handling and cheap used price because of its looks.
I bought a Yamaha Vstar 1100 Custom 3 years back- before watching this video BTW. It was a 2007 - with 35 miles on the odo (been sitting in the garage). Thankfully, the owner had shut off the fuel cock, so I was able to drain the 3 gallons of gas into my minivan tank. After changing all the fluids (brake, engine oil, gear oil ) and the tires, and a new battery, I had a spanking new 13 year old bike (in 2020) that rides like a dream.
I keep coming back to this video - to get inspiration for the next bike purchase.
I’m not first
I’m not last
But when FortNine uploads
*I CLICK FAST*
Sadly you´re not the first nor last to post that exact comment either...
.....and I don't go past!
I'm always absolutely stunned by the great production value in these recent videos. Keep up the amazing work!
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.
You’re making old overlooked bikes new, sensible and exciting!
Ryan you’re incredible dude. Hope to see you in the South Okanagan soon. You make me proud to be from BC and proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦.
With 54 years of riding pleasure under my belt I view newer aspects of motorcycle designs and concepts with a wary eye.
But, FortNine, or should I say, Ryan, has given me a perspective I had not anticipated.
Well done, Sir! And thanks.
In the week this has been live I can honestly say I’ve watched it 20 or so times. Amazing video, makes me happy just experiencing your content.
Hands down one of my favorite videos from F9!! Line after hilarious line, Ryan pointed us towards the fantastic array of used bikes on the market, for those who truly love to ride!!
Thanks man! Keep up the great work!
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.
8:38 "with everyone lining up to suck Yamaha's MSRP..." was my favorite one.
Ryan F-9 always puts together a great production. One suspicious absence from his entire library is the Suzuki DR650. As reliable as the KLR, lighter by a LOT, just as road-worthy, yet MORE off-road worthy. Plus, it's still in production.
I’d argue more reliable (and I don’t care for sucrapy). No doohickey, no thermobob, no subframe bolts and no liquid cooling.
The DR650 is a great bike for sure, but I'm drawn to the liquid cooling and 6 gallon tank of the KLR. Plus the new ones are even fuel injected. I like my ADV bikes to be as light as possible while still allowing me to trek across the country fairly comfortably, even if there's a 250-mile gap between gas stations along the way. The fact that Kawasaki has kept even the 2022 model under 460 pounds is surprising. It feels plenty light enough to me.
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
The Ryan/Aneesh combo makes this without a doubt the best channel on UA-cam IMO
I was just thinking the same, and if not the BEST certainly my current favourite, by a mile....
Aneesh?
@@Karan-Aujla Aneesh is the camera-man and does all sorts of magic behind the scenes post production or whatever you call it.
I feel like I get flash backs to old top gear when Im watching these videos I love it! keep up the amazing work!
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.
6:11 "Gladiī command about the same price as a piss-flavoured snow cone..." Jesus! I literally snorted! Cheers from Nova Scotia!
This bright man deserves a couple more million followers. Ryan doesn't make videos, he makes films.
Wish mainstream media would learn how to report truth like this guy. No fake news here. Maybe he could help cleanup the CBC?
I own the first two featured motorcycles, a XR650R and a GL1800. Both super reliable and super fun. Right as usual, Ryan.
"enough leather to remake the cast of Jersey Shore"... subscribed
The quality that every Ryan's video has is insane! Both in quality of content and in quality of cinematography