5 Life-Saving Habits for Motorcycle Riders

[@stefanfrahm2334]

Quick takeaways to remember: 1. Preload front brake in tricky areas. 2. Train your awareness to scan left once and right twice. 3. Stay relaxed and not rigid when cold. 4. Left foot down at stops to hold rear brake. 5. Stack riders based on skill level for group rides.

[@iamnobody9001]

we watched the video too.... thanks for feeling the need to type out what he explained.....

[@stefanfrahm2334]

@@iamnobody9001 it’s called a summary. Key points that are easy to remember. 55 people appreciated it ☺️🖕

[@Here2shtpst]

@@iamnobody9001 zero people appreciated your comment.

[@Arthakilla123]

Thanks for the summary

[@dion8976]

Good summary! Ignore the the other guys that commented, It's nice to have a shorter summary somewhere in the comments

[@ahren7741]

Ryan's explanations become so much more informative when you find out that he has a degree in physics.

[@johnlucas6683]

What?! That is impressive!

[@holmes1956O]

The worst engineer is one with a degree. The best is one with real world experience

[@lambertcabansag8634]

@@fyahface413 i mean they learned through trial and error which wastes resources but ok.

[@tazman8697]

@@holmes1956O Then there's the ones who learnt off watching KZbin lol.......

[@holmes1956O]

@@fyahface413 i took engineering in college. My professor was an idiot. He said one day this is the box that engineers live in go outside this box and you fail. I said if you dont go outside the box how does anything new get created. He was dumbfounded

[@pter7531]

The best rule to stay alive on a bike is "Everyone 's an idiot".

[@ddon1797]

@M Bacon been driving and riding like that for years, couldnt be more true. I get the piss taken out of me because I dont trust anyone on the road, didnt listen to my gut once and got taken out so I'm good with the ridicule haha

[@cookie_licker1284]

@M Bacon that instructor seems like a very funny guy with so much knowledge that he makes the lines sound funny but has so much truth in it! probably a very nice instructor to learn from!

[@user2C47]

Indeed. I always assume that everyone will fail to signal and run the stop sign.

[@HartyBiker]

That's exactly what my dad taught me how to drive and then again when he taught me to ride. It's really good advice imo. He also taught me to look at a driver in the eyes, rather than just at the car like most people do. You can tell if someone has seen you if you're looking at their face, not if you're looking at their vehicle.

[@Dangerwiggles]

Any time I get in an "oh shit" moment I always think about what I did wrong, and most of the time it was because I was speeding or being too aggressive.

[@mario_unleashed3828]

Ryan and FortNine Team, you are the reason that i didnt crash in my first year of motorcycling! Im 35 y/o and from germany. I work in surgery with focus on trauma so i´ve seen a fair bit of bad outcomes regarding car/motorcycle crashes. Even tho im driving a car for over 17 years , entering traffic on a motorcycle openend a hole new set of dangerous situations (internal and external) Prior to getting my license last year i started watching youtube videos on the topic and found this channel and boy what a goldmine of valueable and lifesaving information this is. Thanks to you i started motocycling with the right gear, the right mindset and with a metric ton of information and experience on how to spot/avoid situations that could have easily overwhelmed my beinnger skills and lead to desaster! Finding a youtuber these days who is completely unbiased by any corporation is more than rare (sadly) so shine bright as one of the last beacons of true journalism :) Thank you.

[@bobs_toys]

Yeah, I'm about three months from getting my first. Nothing in here has discouraged me. Masses of info I wouldn't have configured.

[@bobs_toys]

The safety equipment video has put me back a few k in up front costs though.

[@tomarmadiyer2698]

​@@bobs_toys Your experience will be all the better for it

[@bobs_toys]

@@tomarmadiyer2698 yes. Add another grand for in jacket airbags. Subtract it all for the wife being unable to gauge risk and being convinced I'll be wiped out. Negotiations continued

[@rpmautodetailing5958]

"Has all the stability of Jada Smiths marriage" u really went there bro, that's cold hahaha

[@analogdad9235]

This kid has THE BEST videos. Love the constant gems he buries in his dialogue.

[@TheGamersRace]

No, "That's hot, That's hot."

[@rpmautodetailing5958]

@@analogdad9235 I've literally seen everyone of his videos, has some real golden content lol

[@allgasnobrakes919]

Cuz we really wouldn’t want to be caught up in a Nasty “Entanglement” 😏😂🤣

[@rpmautodetailing5958]

@@allgasnobrakes919 😳🤣🤣🤣

[@kevindelgado7083]

That slow motion of the front wheel was awesome

[@Angry-Lynx]

Ikr! That flex was crazy :D

[@jaysee2213]

A mechanic once told me there was something wrong with my brakes because my front wheel did that under heavy braking then demonstrated, he was right, it did, I then braked hard (properly) and lifted the back end off the floor without skidding the front. Point proven! Also, the mechanic didn't con me into doing whatever he wanted to charge me to do

[@MrD-moto]

Since riding with a telelever front end I’ve been steadily moving toward braking later and hard because you can without all the front end dive. Problem is you end up with the result shown in your video. Relearning good braking practice of advanced and progressively to avoid what you video shows. Brilliant video even though I did understand the maths! 👍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Ryan's F800GS doesn't have ABS functioning?

[@GalluZ]

@@jaysee2213 You have a good mechanic, a buddy mechanic. That's kind of wholesome if you ask me.

[@jayzenitram9621]

"Like a sex doll, you get less out than you put in." This show's writers need to win an Emmy.

[@RideAMAP]

So good!

[@CED99]

Pretty sure that's RyanF9

[@f15sim]

@@CED99 He did an interview a month or so ago. Ryan does all the writing.

[@Raggass]

I thought he didn't say that and that I just made it up in my mind, didn't really bother. Now I think this guy is even more of a genious😂😍

[@Hellsong89]

How this differs from standard to bad marriage, or relationship?

[@sanjyotpalsharma4908]

“We’re competitive bastards” ….couldn’t agree more !!! The amount of effort that you put in making these videos is quite commendable brother ! Big fan of your work ….cheers !!!

[@starkparker16]

In summary: Always maintain optimum sex doll inflation.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

That's what I got out of this video too.😁

[@will8945]

😂😂😂

[@vector409]

haha

[@qdllc]

I’m not sure I’d want to admit I had such knowledge.

[@codymarkley8372]

This guy needs his own TV channel. He is like the discovery Channel for bikes.

[@Aescobar1005]

KZbin is the new TV

[@MUSHIN_888]

Get with the times old man

[@simeon2851]

TV ruins everything.

[@namelessone5968]

@@Aescobar1005 with all the ads, yes it is

[@exhausted-tears]

+1

[@theevanprinciple6625]

Perhaps the only KZbin host that can manage to work in a blowup doll reference into physics, never miss a beat and just keep moving. Ryan is simply the best when it comes to true motorcycling science.

[@JethroRose]

the accordion effect is definitely real and noticeable to anyone who's done a heap of group riding. and as described, it is most definitely worth putting the slower riders at the front and the faster riders at the back. 1. the slower riders can set the pace and not feel pressured to keep up. 2. the accordion effect makes it more effort to keep up for the faster riders anyway and also requires more accurate judgement of stopping distances, cornering speeds, etc. and leaves less room for error.

[@SirLionofBiff]

I've done a few group rides. Ain't going to race after a throttle-happy leader. I have a spouse to come home to.

[@barbarasimons3762]

@@SirLionofBiff And that's the key. Ride at your own pace. Be responsible for yourself in a group ride. If anything happens it's your fault for not being aware/giving room/watching for idiots/hitting potholes etc etc. Take that ownership and crashes are drastically reduced.

[@danieljones2936]

I lead a number of public group rides every year, I accelerate like an 18wheeler that's twice the legal weight limit and I begin breaking about as early too. It makes for a long boring day of riding sometimes but I'll take that over the excitement of riders hurting themselves in the accordion.

[@Loitrix569]

As a beginner I think it is very relaxing not having to 1. look for trafic/ speed limit 2. estimate how fast I can go here/ in this corner. So I appreciate when Im not at the front, but I also unterstand the benefit of driving at the front.

[@stuartrussell8572]

One of the worst rides I ever took was a Demo-Day event where a national company brought in several bikes and the local shop sent people out with a "ride leader". Ride leader was going 60 mph in a 40 zone and haranguing people who didn't "stay tight".

[@Stuey105]

The red Alberta plate is such a regionally specific joke I love it.

[@sudarshanpawar4596]

Captain pls explain 😄 some of us didn’t get it

[@paavanpanchal1067]

Please explain, does it mean like a soccer mom?

[@hvymtal8566]

Every country has its "south" lol

[@Stuey105]

@@paavanpanchal1067 In BC, we get a lot of drivers from Alberta visiting in the summer. They have a reputation as aggressive, bad drivers who can't take a corner because their roads are all straight. They also stand out because the numbers on their plates are red.

[@user-ls9ff4cu9x]

What is it

[@dkist46]

Does Ryan have a PHD in literally everything motorcycle related?

[@Ab-sd1yy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICZl5mcaZeqb80 Nope, but the guy did pretty well in physics a couple of years after this haha. Was wondering this as well, so went on a little stalking session.

[@sleepingbeauty2545]

It's literally is primary school math..

[@elgringoec]

Piled Higher and Deeper, yep. 😂

[@pedroalves5634]

@@Ab-sd1yy always cracking jokes...

[@worksmarter6418]

@@Ab-sd1yy I didn't realize your joke until I read Pedro's reply and thought about yours for a sec haha

[@joehlloyd]

I don't even own a motorcycle, I just enjoy watching high quality, intelligent videos from someone competent. Keep up the good work

[@QDWhite]

The best advice I ever got was “always assume no one can see you”.

[@WhozaCardoza]

yes sir! Ride invisible. I see people with bright yellow high vis jackets and it's fine but it can be a false sense of security.

[@golDroger88]

Reading manga paid off in the end. Now I can scan the road 200ms faster than the average biker.

[@FirstGearGames]

In my world 200ms is a huge difference haha

[@PatrickPereiraVieira04]

This is exactly what I thought 🤣🤣🤣

[@Vcen7]

Depends. Do you also read in a language that is read/written from right to left? Otherwise you're going to lose a fair portion of the perceived benefit. . . . Yeah, I'm fun at parties, why do you ask?

[@achilleas_christ9136]

@@Vcen7 i can smell your boredom from here

[@prarthakrai6]

Yare yare...

[@jethrot.fruits5722]

“Oil or maple syrup,” ah maple syrup, the staple of Canadian highways

[@barley12girl]

I always leave maple syrup on the highways. I thought it was a prerequisite of driving in canada.

[@Alex-ShtG]

Really? I never would have thought it. I thought only in Russia we have all the garbage on the side of the road.

[@deltavee2]

And it comes in 10W30!

[@benitohernandez5086]

Canadian is British for “coward”. Je

[@deltavee2]

@@benitohernandez5086 Had I not lived in both Europe and Canada... Naaaah, I wouldn't have believed it anyway, you unfortunate creature. Back under your bridge, troll.

[@ThePedroAPB]

DAMN IT RYAN!!! you give those guys at "top gear/grand tour" a run for their money, and you do it single-handedly.

[@ThePedroAPB]

@@0QualityOverQuantity the gave him more airtime in the grand tour. bu i agree with you, and thats why may is enjoying relative success here on YT, while the other two not so much. May caters the inner nerd in all of us

[@colacao316]

As a senior rider, the video contents seems simply perfect to me. I´ll only change: "When you are group riding, let the best (not the fastest), that means The Most Skilled driver, to stay the first. So, the newbies will learn a lot of things". An experienced driver can stay the last, in order if something occurs, arrive in time to help.

[@georgeerhard1949]

A lot of group rides I've done have been "experienced up front, newbs in back, and the leader's highly skilled yet boring neighbor riding as Tail End Charlie." When you're dealing with 15-25 riders, with this arrangement the experienced ones do a lot of waiting at junctions, and thus talking shit about having to bring all the newbs along. If they'd have switched the order, the group (on average) would ride a bit slower, but still get to the lunch spot faster. Hmmm.

[@ShallShallShall]

Always dropping everything when a new F9 episode comes out.

[@hsxenon]

Except your bike. Please tell me you don't drop your bike when a new F9 video comes out.

[@TomReinerDE]

Che Guevara C‘mon! Nobody drops his bike more often than Ryan himself. 😉

[@Rossski]

Holy shit this was so educational, especially as someone who doesn't ride... yet

[@nuclearwinter21]

Fort Nine's riding safety videos will surely slash your nervousness in half everytime you watch them. Gain a lot of confidence, dude. 👍

[@baronvonricer]

Get a bike ASAP. You’ll regret not having done it sooner 🤙

[@mateojimenez5905]

same bro, i'm 15 lol one day i'll get a bike

[@curtis1951]

Pretty educational of you want to do things wrong. If you preload your brake to the engagement point it not only turns your brake light on which can cause you to be rear ended but can also over heat and wear out your brakes. You're better off learning to break properly and practice emergency breaking. Check out "MCrider" KZbin channel if you want good advice.

[@Ritalie]

When I started riding, I had spent a full year thinking about all the controls on a motorcycle. I had went over it hundreds of times in my head, how to use the clutch, and how to shift, etc. Surprisingly, by the time I got to ride a Kawasaki 90cc dirt bike (the most insanely amazing thing in the world when I was 11 years old) I actually knew EXACTLY how to drive, and didn't actually have to learn how to use the controls. I noticed people that are not mechanically inclined, they tend to crash instantly. They don't have any hand and eye coordination, so they just tense up, and then they hit the throttle, until there is a smash.... The most important thing, I believe, is practicing the controls in your mind, in the form of a simulation, to build the muscle coordination, before you actually get on the motorcycle. In the same way, police train to use their firearm in non-combat situations to train their brain to respond correctly. You can train the clutch on a bicycle, pretending that the left lever is the clutch, and you can "imagine" going through the gears, etc. I believe this will save your life, and save your bike.

[@scottwalker145]

"Of course most gents find it impossible to resist jerking their lever. " Genius.

[@tylnozcn27]

genius indeed

[@motorcop505]

Don't forget getting less from a blowup doll than you put in!

[@carlonevs2137]

or having it jerked for them, for that matter.

[@ashwin9823]

Well played!

[@barneyboyle6933]

It’s not genius. It’s somewhat clever and intentionally unsubtle. I guess that passes for GENIUS on KZbin though

[@TwoTall1988]

I'm a new rider and will be taking the rider safety course to get my M-class license endorsement. I'm trying to educate as much as I can and I honestly wasn't expecting the last point to hit home. I'll probably end up in a group ride at some point and I will definitely remember this.

[@terabaaphu4469]

does your bike have dual channel abs and if it has abs then you can be a bit tension free

[@TwoTall1988]

@@terabaaphu4469 It's a 2001 VT750DC1, no ABS. I honestly think learning anything without ABS is way more valuable than starting on ABS.

[@drlawson]

Group rides are inherently dangerous.

[@TheLouisianan]

Did you pass?

[@TwoTall1988]

@@TheLouisianan haven't taken it yet

[@KoRnBulleT]

Never go faster than 70% of your abilities, the other 30% can save your ass.

[@mikewypasek8855]

Im gonna remember that one..never heard it great advice

[@engin2195]

Then how can one know his limits?

[@111111111Tiger]

Do you have a test so we can SCORE ourselves? lol Sounds kinda subjective.

[@grimebooster7443]

@@engin2195 you just know when you are out your comfort zone.

[@KoRnBulleT]

@@engin2195 everytime you get on that bike, you'll get a little bit better, so I think the limit depends on the person. I know my limits all to well, Iike to go fast where I can see the road and surroundings clearly, and slow down when the view is not that great and I never take unnecessary risks.

[@jimmanycricket4952]

I appreciate that last comment, put the faster"better" riders to the back we therefore we protect new riders by letting them lead. Thats some pretty good advice.

[@martintopple9470]

That's how we rode in the East of England back in the '70s and '80s before everything became 40mph.

[@mshock9637]

We put them in the middle. Too many times ive seen the squid stall pulling out or not pull out hard enough. Surround them in a cocoon or experience.

[@danbee6407]

It depends on the group size and the skill gap. With 2 people I pref the least experienced in the front. I never want them 'taking it to the next level' just because I'm enjoying some hard acceleration out of a corner, etc.

[@mshock9637]

@@danbee6407 See now following the crazy bastards is what pushed me to go outside my comfort zone and do better. Being able to see what the more experienced rider was doing like body position, angle of attack, so on.

[@michalvesely211]

Faster doesn't always mean better.

[@Balomis]

Only issue I see with loading the front brake lever is that in many bikes it'll turn your brake lights on. Or at least mine! If the switch is pressure-based via the banjo bolt you're probably fine, but if it's a momentary switch based on the resting lever position that might be more dangerous. Great information all around though and well represented visually as always!

[@FortNine]

Good point! It's a technique to be used when you think you may have to brake imminently, and warning the driver behind is part of the benefit. I usually flash my hand through the light-up point a few times before holding the lever at engagement to make sure the driver behind notices. But yeah, I wouldn't recommend riding around with preloaded levers for any extended period of time. My bad, should have made that clear! ~RF9

[@imthedarknight-8755]

Yeah I figured this technique was more to be used when you're entering a potentially dangerous situation like an intersection or corner, not for cruising down the road

[@trustyification]

Elimentus , why would it be dangerous to show a brake light?

[@Iboo30]

Not just that, at the driving school and the riding safety classes I took so far the instructors always stressed that we brake with all four fingers and not just 2 like he showed. Reason is that with 4 you can apply even pressure on the lever much better and with 2 you automatically apply too much (or too little depending on finger placement if you´re too far left or too far right and where the other 2 fingers on the acceleration are still placed) regardless if you´re prepumping or not. I noticed it myself when I would only use 2 fingers I couldn´t break as smoothly as when I do with 4...

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Brake light on as a warning to those behind is a great thing.

[@tako01the6th]

I think We should prioritize gaps more than breaking when you're riding. Braking fast is only useful if there's nothing on your back running you down. Preload brakes will also engage your brake lights that can cause accidents on your back. Proper spacing is the most important thing you should know when riding.

[@FleurvanhH.9954]

I don’t even ride a motorcycle. I ride bicycles and still find a lot of this useful.

[@limitless1692]

D.A.A.F Dutch Armed Airsoft Forces You will ride a motorcycle . You love two wheels , it is in your blood , you soon will have a Motorcycle :)

[@fintonmainz7845]

2 wheels is 2 wheels.

[@holo6883]

@@limitless1692 The scooters are taking over in the Netherlands though. Thanks wegenbelasting

[@Dantick09]

Me too, this is great advice

[@kevinorghidan4384]

Get an ebike 1500w rear hub, and you will be good, like riding a motorcycle 🏍

[@Keimotorider]

"We can protect the new motorcyclists by letting them bleed" I was shocked when I heard the last phrase. Then I realized, it's lead.

[@turborooster8548]

@@moteroargentino7944 You're right. I had a really bad crash on my bicycle while doing jumps but luckily no broken bones or concussions. Only the front wheel bent and is now unusable. I haven't fixed my bike yet but now I know it's better to be safe than sorry. And I wanna get a motorcycle so now I will hopefully remember past experiences and not go past my skill limits.

[@airtylerb]

I mean, both are technically true, if they do something stupid and bleed a little they are less likely to do it again.

[@alviandrapiero2464]

@@airtylerb people do really learn things by making mistakes, it is the best way to learn.

[@4G63TDSM]

Better bleed from many small mistakes than one big one. As a new motorcyclist myself, I tend to avoid group rides and ride my own pace. Following faster more experienced riders is a sure way to get in over your head. A good group will wait for you. Avoid those that don't.

[@SPGM1903]

letting them lead comes from wolves behaviour. They let the youngest lead then the oldest come along and after all of them - the strongest and fastest.

[@redbarond1]

I love the fact that he actually spent the time to bring up fairly complex physics, and explained all of it so well!

[@JulianTheHunter]

And then makes a sex doll joke that almost passed by without beeingn noticed 😂

[@Chef_PC]

My favorite tip for approaching an intersection when a car or cars are stopped, watch the TOP of the front tires of the cars to see when/if they move. Don’t fixate, just watch. That part of the car that you will notice first is the very slight motion in those wheels instead of any horizontal motion of the car. Horizontal motion, due to perspective shift is expected by your brain, whereas that tire/wheel is VERY noticeable when they even inch forward, and you can usually see it a good way away from the intersection. This has saved me so many times, even in a cage.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Discovering Fortnine: Best thing to come out of lock-down for me....

[@sorrygunsathome]

welcome, best free content out there.

[@GeorgeFoxEdwards]

Hear hear

[@garyhalsey7693]

Wholeheartedly agree!! This guys is the best and his videos are always super slick!!

[@lavoroduro]

Same here

[@intrudergrid9530]

Ryan has his own funny way of presenting very serious issues! His humorous ways always makes me watch everything to the very end!

[@susanmacaulay6567]

Strange. It makes me switch him off in less than a minute.

[@cliffsmith1305]

@@susanmacaulay6567 You're missing out on some seriously great information/education.

[@luweezyyyy]

"False stability of Jada Smith's marriage and this is a whole 'nother entanglement" LMAOOO.

[@yammibro9128]

😂😂😂

[@johnkruton9708]

Yeah related to “as responsive as a deflated sex doll”

[@GRich_In_TheWhip]

😂😂😂

[@burhanahmed7213]

Hhh

[@temwananinkana3419]

Man u r funny. Subtle but effective

[@wadeblake3451]

I love when I gain insight into something I assumed I knew because I have been exposed to the concept from a different perspective. The accordion effect as explained by Ryan not only adds to the need for the lead rider to give her/his following riders a heads up they are slowing after say passing, but it is also speaks to the need for riders, especially group riders, to talk about behaviours that actually promote “ride your own ride” philosophy. Great video.

[@GORidingADV]

This is why F9 is my favorite channel. You must watch at least two times each video to fully understand it and embrace the content. Keep up the awesome work Ryan. Greetings from Greece.

[@leonardklein620]

I love how this channel finds a perfect balance between fun-to-watch content and easy-to-understand safety advice, or in general motorcycle driving advice. You guys have beat Revzilla in my opinion - best channel out there

[@dippyass4u]

By a country mile 👍

[@MozzaBurger88]

Well FortNine found a different territory to occupy on KZbin. Revzilla is really just a gear review channel mostly and they do it pretty well. F9 used to do that but now it's a different beast altogether. Way deeper in content. The subscriber count reflects that.

[@leonardklein620]

@@MozzaBurger88 True, they don't try to stay as facts-to-the-ground as RevZilla does, but I feel like the information I get on gear is equally detailed on both channels - the packaging is just different. The range of RevZilla is of course unbeaten, F9 won't catch up on that any time in the next century. So I guess both channels do deliver their own specific kind of content but on an equal level of quality

[@salazam]

Too bad it's useless. I don't believe this guy actually rides. Anyone with over a year or two experience on a bike can see he's full of shit. For example: Why would you seriously ride the brake? Why would you have so much slack in the brake lever you would need to do this?

[@leonardklein620]

@@salazam Well for the slack, I'd say that's nothing you'd want for safety reasons, rather as a matter of taste. I have that much slack as well, I just find it better to handle that way. You can think about Ryan what you wanna think (he seems like a genuine rider to me though), but the advice he gives, whether it's his or not, helps alot of new or not new riders around the globe

[@randomusernumber1]

"Dont be an Idiot" is the golden rule not just for motorcycling but in life in general

[@VenomInMahEyes]

But the problem is every idiot doesn't know that they are an idiot.

[@colindixon9543]

Every village has one apparently,some have more than one.

[@Yvolve]

My golden rule is: expect everyone to be an idiot until proven otherwise. This has saved my life several times on my bike. And try not to be one myself.

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

@@Yvolve spot on mate.

[@himaro101]

@@Yvolve A good rule, and sometimes they prove to be a colossal idiot!

[@AnthonyAsplund]

“Do it because it’s the rule/smart/safe/the law” doesn’t sit well with me. Ryan’s content speaks to the part of me that is only satisfied by reason - the part of me that my wife sometimes hates. I truly appreciate what comes from this channel - it teaches safety, control, understanding, and can help riders enjoy riding more. Keep up the great work!

[@libertyandjusticeforall6435]

Get a new wife

[@AnthonyAsplund]

My maternal grandmother emigrated as a child.

[@clover8673]

As a mech engineering student I loved the mini lesson on the conversion of energy and a ton of the forces that go into bringing vehicles to a halt. The funny thing is, a large number of these also apply to rubber soled shoes. If you try to stop on the dime while running full speed you can feel all the forces at work and all the reactions

[@maverick2678]

Ryan: the only guy on KZbin that would compare motorcycle tire with se* toys

[@kristiankatic9965]

Inflated rubber thing that squeaks and gives men pleasure? Which one was that?

[@PanhandleFrank]

What, KZbin doesn't let you use the word "secks"??

[@SpyLeb1]

Yammie is good at it 😏😂

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

@@kristiankatic9965 Both

[@kristiankatic9965]

@@Dante_S550_Turbo well then they're comparable 😆

[@wenetresults]

Great to see all Alberta plated vehicles as 'threats' to riders! It's true! I'm an Albertan and a moto rider too!

[@jimwylie2353]

I think that the alberta reference had something deeper to say than a comment about driving skills. Driving habits are bad right across the country. I think the script writer is deeply Canadian. Full of hate.

[@amideadyet268]

It's the classic BC throwing shade at Alberta. You see the opposite here where a BC plate is equivocal of horrible Vancouver traffic and economic illiteracy lol.

[@Som09mer]

In my Country it's the same if you have an AG on the plate

[@CountScotchula]

Except Alberta vehicles don't have a front plate! Stealth mode!

[@SirLionofBiff]

@@amideadyet268 Or, it's humour. Just humour. Laugh at it, don't get your undies in a bunch, and move on.

[@mich_bellcoin7500]

I wanna personally thank ryan f9 for this video, because his explanation about preloading the lever saved me at least 50 times from serious injuries or even death. This technique is a life saver especially if you dont have an ABS motorcylce like me

[@thevideogamer0mg99]

"and this, is a whole other entanglement" oh damn

[@CED99]

1:48 "Put simply" that is excellent control of a front lock up RyanF9 and excellent camera work. That's a great shot.

[@blueteeth.spooker]

It really was a great shot - amazing to see just how much the forks flex in slo-mo. Top work.

[@Jack-yl7cc]

On one hand I am really impressed at his riding skill to control that front lock up so smoothly, and yet on the other, I have to wonder if there is a mechanical issue with the bike to allow that much flex. Like an issue with the front wheel bearing or fork seals? Or maybe its cased by the knobby tires? I certainly don't remember / noticed such a thing happening with street orientated tires, and I have intentionally locked up the front tire on both cruisers and sport touring bikes before; both of which easily weighed more than that F800 GS does. I also agree with you that the camera work was excellent too but, that is almost expected of any FortNine video at this point. In fact both of the camera work, and editing, have been fantastic for years; I think they really help set the bar for quality that others should strive towards in their KZbin vids.

[@bielbills]

Three weeks ago I just saved myself from been killed on a highway by covering the front brake lever. Way to go Ryan! 👍

[@jennifermeyhem7641]

Your content is invaluable as a new rider. While I’m aware of the actions, understanding the reasoning makes it click. Thank you so much!!

[@ahmedarslan192]

This has become smarter channel on KZbin, i could never understand hysteresis in class n u made it crystal clear 👍

[@tappajaav]

Good teacher can teach something. Great teacher can teach it in terms that anyone understands.

[@matthewgregory1006]

Its rare for anyone to get such high quality content locally, never mind for us Canadians. Too often we're stuck with content that isn't completely applicable and translations to make them so are required. Each little piece of Canadiana (particularly when referencing our watermelon clad friends from the praries, or the scourge of Alberta drivers) always gives me a chuckle. You're a Canadian treasure Ryan, please never stop!

[@toml1446]

"don’t be an idiot" Oh the guys I know personally who have been put into the ER or worse, this rule would have saved most of them. "Dont be an asshole" would probably have caught the rest.

[@OneRichMofo]

Where in the video does he say that

[@arjorn9121]

@@OneRichMofo Description

[@benoitunboxing2728]

So so true Ryan, thanks for lighting up ! I experienced the last one so far, going with my boyfriend on our 2nd ride : him, riding for a few years, and me, a whole newbie, just the license and dreams of beautiful rides together. At first, I was at the front, and seing him just right behind me didn't made me feel at ease, tbh. Felt a lot of pressure like that (not from being observed, but because he was used to go faster). So I offered he go to the front (so I can learn trajectory and more), but little did I know the pressure was a hundred time worse than before. I couldn't catch up with his speed, which stressed me and quickly put me off my limits (and was very dangerous, I recognised). Not to mention this was not the same bike from the license, so I didn't got time to adapt (from Yamaha Mt07 to Suzuki SV650S). Now, I cleared all of that with him, because this ride was a lot of fear, which almost disgusted me from riding bikes... and there couldn't be better :) To all the newbies like me, dont put yourself in a bad/dangerous situation just because older/more experienced riders told you to do so or dont adapt themselves to you. Clearly establish your limits before the ride (especially if you dont have an intercom). :) Older fellows, we know you are all excited to ride with us and teach us a lot, but respect our own learning time discovering and getting used to our bikes :)

[@barbarasimons3762]

Always be responsible for yourself. Never blame others. Always look at what you can do to avoid a collision/crash. That's how you stay safe.

[@christianbh]

I always ride my own ride, I’m not willing to push myself beyond my own limits or end up wrecking because I’m trying to keep up.

[@sumitsudeep422]

A wise man once said "it's better to go home late than go to the morgue"

[@RaptorFaceRumble]

When I do a ride with a mate we always set up a safe point to stop in case one of us is miles ahead. Still enjoyable and safe :)

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

Same here. Aka, no friends :-(

[@chaad18]

he even cites where he gets the info... amazing! Ryan, congratulations, this might be the best motorcycle channel of youtube!

[@An0niem4]

He IS the best motorcycle channel of youtube

[@ronwhite8503]

@@An0niem4 Nay! He is the best channel on t'Tube.

[@jonelliott9627]

Good, entertaining stuff young man ! Riding 47 years and I learned and probably relearned information in a different way. Firm to firmer on the front brake and light to lighter on the rear is a good basic tenet but lots of variables. As a man, yes I have jerked my lever many times......practice makes perfect.😎 correct posture is critical too. Hold on with your legs not your arms. Even under braking your arms should be loose but your legs and torso tight. This isolates any unwanted input to the bars/grips/controls. F9 da best !!!

[@tappajaav]

I found the double entendre(s) in your text amusing, whether intentional or not.

[@jonelliott9627]

@@tappajaav thank you sir. Sometimes I just cant help myself. Ride safe.

[@mattheweastel129]

Ace advice, thank you

[@todddavis240]

I decided to get into riding slowly and really study and found you and dan, Ryan and Dan the fireman the two best motorcycle content providers on You Tube hands down ;) My ignorance kept me off a motorcycle. Both of you deserve "Oscars" for your safety information about everything to do with motorcycles and riding. The big 4 should all send you a paycheck annually. Both of you are also helping me figure out how I approach motorcycling. What I even like, I'm as green as green can be, I don't even know what I want or like and I'm also seeing I have to worry about my age and abilities. This is a lot more complicated than I ever imagined. You and Dan are doing an awesome service, a million thanks for this new adventure, much love ;) K2dwn, peace

[@shadowmancy9183]

I'd add Yammie to it- slightly more entertainment focused, but still very informative.

[@justinmackey2912]

Oh wow, I never really thought about why I looked left before right, even starting at a light that just turned green. That's why I like this channel, nothing but great information and knowledge

[@andreatilli6227]

At the end i didn't understand if this is the correct way to check street or not

[@wandering_armadillo]

The best thing I will see on You Tube all week, and the week hasn't even started. High five to physics nerds disguised as bikers!! Thanks Ryan!

[@14vimalk]

Thanks for telling about the glass transition of rubber. I always thought it's in my head that gradual braking felt like I could stop shorter.

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

The amount of slides I've saved myself by pre-loading is beyond measure.

[@alexmcneily]

I had a motorcycle for three years in my 20s. Had no instruction like this and wish someone had been around to train me. I survived just fine- 73 now. . This is brilliant, motivating and fun to watch. Bravo.

[@Gersti96]

“Most gents find it neigh on impossible jerking their lever” classy

[@deltavee2]

An outstanding comment....

[@glenparis]

This context is amazing. What does Ryan do when he’s not making videos. So smart, relatable, clever and humble.

[@Janduin45]

He's the top salesman at SD Canada.

[@lucasborja3797]

Färlöv Ektorp what’s SD?

[@borat9003]

He reminds me MIGS

[@Janduin45]

@@lucasborja3797 A company dealing in TPE and silicone moldings.

[@lucasborja3797]

Justin Voluck yeah that is why I was confused ik about his shop

[@hunterman600cc]

Last bit: Like how the teacher puts the slow kids at the front of the classroom. ;)

[@josephmorris6090]

Oh, that's why she always put me there...

[@bikerbobcat]

I chose to sit there thankyouverymuch.

[@xdpeaceful9632]

I get put there cuz otherwise I just sleep through class

[@MHDarlington]

The group riding advice is crucial. During my 8+ years as an Air Ambulance pilot in the UK, mainly in Wales, whenever we went to a bike accident when the victim was part of a group, it was nearly always the lead rider (everyone's looking at me, I'd better be quick and look good) or the tail-ender, often a newbie rider trying to keep up with his mates (I say 'his' as I never attended a female rider accident, although plenty of ladies ride over here). The 'ride your own ride' was something we'd always stress when meeting mates and riding out together, with regular stops scheduled to get the group together and have a break. It only works when we leave our egos in the garage. Great videos Ryan - I'm not sure what your day job is but you have a great talent for explaining quite complex concepts to layfolk; you should be a teacher or instructor in some capacity, if you're not already.

[@narendrabagusadiyaksa1880]

bonus tips; I tend to look down the road, through my buddy in front of me so I don't brake half a second later than he does. yeah, I have some trust issue.

[@xKanastax]

This is very important whether youre riding a bike or driving your car. Watch the person in front of whoever you're following to give yourself more time to react.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

but that's a good thing, you never know what could happen

[@DerpEye]

Watch at least a few cars in front of you when driving, same applies when riding: you need to react as soon as you see the danger. Btw, i instintively release the gas and prepare to brake when i see a car coming from any side road. It doesn't matter if he has a stop sign, he might not see you.

[@nunyabusiness896]

People also recommend riding in different lane positions like one on the left and one on the right so the one behind can see and won’t hit the one in front.

[@johnb2649]

Yep, Do your darned-est to avoid -target fixation -

[@upcom1ng116]

If my Physic teacher would be this guy, I would have pass exam every single time.

[@MadShepard]

Thank you for the amazing content. I've been riding almost all my life and I still learn new things from your videos it's deeply appreciated. Thank you

[@landongendur]

As a Saskatchewanian I loved the shout-out, but the red Alberta plates image had me in stitches. The writing of each video is just brilliant!

[@sevenframees]

"Shakier than Alex Marquez's future" Gotta appreciate those punch lines

[@nzlatimer]

Thanks Ryan, those safety tips were timely for me as I have started riding again after decades not riding at all and guess what it doesn't all just come back as the saying goes " Like riding a bike" it is a process of re-learning, creating muscle memory, and defensive driving habits that take time and conscious effort to remaster.

[@Wave1dave]

Amen, you don't become skillful overnight.

[@halenray]

I have watched this video at least 3 times in the past 2 years and i love it every time. These are simple and effective tools that are really helpful and easy to remember. Thank you, Ryan F9

[@jaredalbin5658]

Man Ryan’s content - motorcycles + physics is soooo cool. I’m gonna go back and rewatch all his vids now.

[@mudpuppy318]

Seriously funny at 5:05, drunk driver, distracted driver, Albertan.. I’m from Alberta and drive a lot in BC, I know the feeling 😂

[@KristopherNoronha]

Great stuff about braking! I always cover my brakes, front has anti-dive so a slight touch firms up the suspension. Another thing is, you need to anticipate when to let go of the throttle well before you need to brake. Letting go of the throttle doesn't lose anything (unless you're racing), but it gives the front end time to settle, and saves your life. No amount of preloading the brake is going to help if the front end hasn't settled from going WOT.

[@williammonette6732]

The last advice is very true, except for a small caveat. In a large group, you put the MOST experimented one at the front, then the most beginner right behind him and so on until the second most expiremented one is at the back. Having the most experimented one at the front helps to show the beginners what to do, when to go, how fast you should take the turns, etc.

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

I think you meant "most experienced" mon francaise ami lol. I work with a lot of Quebecois and they say the same "than" you...I mean the same as you lol.

[@williammonette6732]

@@rcafmaintainer3723 I'm re-reading it now, one year later, and I don't understand how I made that mistake lol

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

@@williammonette6732 🤣 It is all good buddy, was just pulling your leg.

[@doremonhg]

Good advice. Still sounds somehow like a pseudo horror scifi haha

[@mikeogden5256]

Dude. You make this world a better place. I love you for all you do for us common folk.

[@chrismak2126]

the alberta threat joke almost made me spill my coffee as always top notch videos keep up the good work

[@paulinecreatesstuff8926]

I just bought myself an incredibly powerful electric motorbike that can go to the maximum speed of 25 km / h and I am watching this AND taking notes 😂 Thank you!!

[@kde5fan737]

Just found your channel & I love it! I don't even ride motorcycles (but I love cars/engines/physics/etc) & I really like the way you present things - very clearly & to the point while also usually letting us know if there is more complicated aspects that you aren't covering (which I hate when people completely omit these things or spend too much time explaining things most will not understand). Anyway, keep up the good work, I'll look forward to more of your videos!

[@arctic3032]

These applied physics lessons are absolutely gold F9. It is so informative to have a scientific explanation to haptic feedback experience.

[@justanothercontentcreator5646]

Yesss, new videos 🙏😭 I’m getting my first motorcycle in a week or two and in the mean time I’ve watched every single video 😭

[@CED99]

You'll be a good rider then! Never stop learning, ask questions, and learn from other's mistakes. Health to ride!

[@fred_e]

See if you can't find a good and cautious moto-mentor.

[@tappajaav]

What's it gonna be mate? Ride safe

[@petermclennan6781]

@@fred_e That single word is what got me through over 50 years of riding on five continents. CAUTION.

[@blueteeth.spooker]

Yes, welcome to the club and enjoy it. Just treat every other road user as a homicidal maniac who is out to kill you; expect a vehicle at a junction to pull out on you - and be pleasantly surprised when they don't; and always look look look: you will go where you look... Read the road ahead and anticipate. And then go out and have fun - you can still have fun while taking care. And when you get the right bike, it will put a smile on your face like no other. Welcome along and enjoy your new bike : )

[@richardlove4287]

Love your channel mate.....wish more people could see your vids while learning to ride. You are saving lives.

[@SK-zm8iu]

this is such a supreme channel. SO much effort goes into your videos. I appreciate you and your team.

[@nicolashabichler7616]

I´m literally several days away from getting my first bike ever and these videos help so much. They really highlight many important things you just don´t learn anywhere else!

[@wanderingbox7971]

indeed...also be your own boss...don't be pressured to stay with the pack...be the Wolverine..😁🤙🛵🏍️🚲🛴🛹🛺

[@Fightre_Flighte]

What bike didja grab?

[@nicolashabichler7616]

@@Fightre_Flighte A Honda CBF650f 2018 ^^

[@dippyass4u]

@@nicolashabichler7616 Nice bike dude, like everyone else will tell you, know your own limits and never be too proud to learn something new, regardless of where the knowledge comes from 👍

[@nicolashabichler7616]

@@dippyass4u thank you for the heads up 😇 my parents were really scared but i asured them, i ride with my brain on so i'm very cautios and always learning new stuff. 😄

[@NooBiker]

"Most gents find it nigh on impossible to resist jerking their levers..." 🤭🤭🤭

[@jirdesteva]

Beat me to it!

[@hoofhearted1955]

@@jirdesteva my lady friend likes to flick her button

[@NooBiker]

@@jirdesteva don't beat yourself... 😉

[@TorqueDorque]

They are just taking up some free play

[@marshallfischer3667]

I just about died when I heard that.

[@marioluiscrespo1942]

You, sir, are the ‘Alton Brown’ of Motorcycle science! Keep up the great content, Ryan! 👍🏻

[@betho8736]

I am blown away by not only this content but also by your editing skills. I’ve dabbled with editing and you make it look easy which it’s not. Thank you so much for the content driving safely on a motorcycle. I only had to watch one video and really enjoyed your videoso I subscribed.

[@colind331]

He never disappoints, I learned more in those 10.5 minutes than I have from many other moto videos👏👏

[@leftmorningstar6954]

If we never crash how are safety gear companys gonna stay alive?!?!

[@GRANOLA77]

Fear will keep them alive

[@cedricboivin9422]

By selling gear to people for longer. Anyway squid don’t watch safety vids so they aren’t loosing much 😂

[@megamaser]

@@GRANOLA77 If no one ever crashes, there's nothing to be afraid of.

[@arcuz7862]

@@cedricboivin9422 You do realize that squids usually don't wear safety gear either, right?

[@cedricboivin9422]

Arcuz That’s what I’m saying. Motorcycle company aren’t loosing sales by giving good tips since people that watch these vids will buy safety gear anyway. Meanwhile, most squids that might change their habits if they loose a bit of skin will keep their habits even if their is more safety vids.

[@andrzejplocki6438]

This is one of your best yet, great stuff, and love the fact that you include all the physics.

[@butlersg1]

Outstanding video - the way the accordion effect was explained should be part of bike rider theory tests. Years ago, I noted something similar on the track. I was following a pro who was on a 250 two stroke, light bike with incredible cornering speed and a gifted rider on board. I was on a more powerful but heavier bike which closed the gap on the straights, without realising it, I started using his braking points which was a problem..if someone is in front - forget about them and concentrate on your own thing….the pro was great to watch though!!! Almost horizontal at times😂

[@donmartin9567]

Great video, a couple of comments. First, as a former MC Instructor, we always taught folks to NOT cover the front brake unless they were in a high danger situation. That to have the front brake covered all the time took away from your reaction time. If you only cover in higher danger areas then you are more alert and your reactions will be faster. Secondly, we always taught to cover with ALL fingers for a couple of reasons. First, with older bikes you may need all the power you can get, especially if you don't have a lot of hand strength and secondly, your little finger is far better at "knowing" how much pressure you are applying (at least that's we were were taught at the time). Ah, yes rubber banding. It's the reason why, in the military, with long convoys, the slowest trucks are put up front. That way the trucks at the rear have the power / speed to catch up. And the other point, not mentioned was that when you are accelerating and the item in front is decelerating the rate of closure is FAR quicker than your poor little brain can figure out. While I've experienced this on the track, I've also experienced it on the ski hill, when both skiers/riders are converging towards the middle it happens WAY faster than you figure!

[@Jespervisser]

Great tips as always! Only downside I see in the preloading of the frontbrake is the fact that you would energise your brakelight the whole time, maybe hereby not warning other drivers when you are slowing down (mostly applicable in the dark ofcourse...)

[@matthewmorgan582]

Well, if the brake light is on at least they won't accelerate. If anything, it prepares them to brake which is the reason it exists in the first place. The scenario is in traffic, meaning you probably won't be going all that fast, but I understand your point. I wouldn't concern myself much with that because your goal is to stop yourself from running into the person in front of you, not getting rear ended. If there is a shoulder you could also potentially turn into it giving yourself more braking distance and less severe of an impact. I tend to plan out the situation before it happens, so if they slam on their brakes, I have a plan ready in my head so I don't have to think when I act.

[@thetonetosser]

@@matthewmorgan582...until the next set of lights and the car behind you pulls up, drops the window and yells, "Oye mate! Your brake light is stuck on!"

[@matthewmorgan582]

@@thetonetosser .. at a stop light? Dunno seems pretty normal to me.

[@Wave1dave]

​@@matthewmorgan582 Also when somebody is tailgating you and another vehicle is in front of you, it is a good practice to keep enough space for both you and the vehicle behind you. So in a scenario where the vehicle in the front of you slows down rapidly, you still have enough time to react and not brake that intensively. Possibly saving you rear ending...

[@_Makanko_]

All-round very informative. I may have learned something here. I'll have to rewatch it sometime to make it stick but it's interesting enough that I would watch this again.

[@robinwells8879]

You have a true gift for imparting knowledge sir! I have just ceased being “Johnny no mates” and I started group riding. This is very useful guidance and now you come to mention it, the accordion effect is something that I have watched for years on the motorway. I wonder how many lives this video might save?👍

[@DoglinsShadow]

That last tip was great and really explained a lot of my own emotions I had about a recent group ride in which I decided to go to the back of the group because I noticed a new friend kept following me too close... it became clear if I had to brake he would be coming too close to me as a result of that effect. In one occasion he rode up the side of another guy.

[@Fatality_Ltd]

I laughed so hard when the last "threat" was alberta

[@I_Santos_]

xxunsilencedkillerxx as an Albertan who commutes in Alberta.. I can’t really argue. 🤣

[@davidj4662]

Thats because what you’re seeing is Toronto immigrants with Alberta plates.

[@somnambulantable]

We all saw that go down in Long Way Round, right? :)

[@draytoncustom6121]

@@davidj4662 Alberta can keep them

[@karthickess]

Badger0fDeath left center right- right center left scanning part, on the plates was shown nor said

[@ezhilanromano]

"Shaky like Alex Marque's future"!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@The25Fantome]

That was a good one !!!

[@SpottedCreeper]

I certainly chuckled at this. So true, so very true.

[@leftcoaster67]

Didn't he just sign a 5 year deal with Honda?

[@jpkalishek4586]

@@leftcoaster67 and as they shoulda the first time will be riding for a satellite team, He goes to LCR next season. Marq claims Alex is the better one, but sure he seems to take a few years to even get the hang of it. If he doesn't pick it up. look to see him head to BSB or WSB and testing.

[@TheFighterbike]

@@jpkalishek4586 What are you on about? Alex actually picked up quite some pace in the last race. He has only had the chance to ride 2 races and people are already trash talking. He is already doing a damn sight better than the motogp veteran Lorenzo was doing. Give him some time to actually get used to the bike.

[@nb-europe-life]

Put new riders at the beggining - this is exactly what I have learnt at the driving shool here in Germany. Exactly because of what you have told! To protect them from kill themself in the first group ride. Nice videos! Thank you for them!

[@konastinkykid]

This should be a required watch for YammiNoob and Maxwrist.

[@tomwaschesczio5710]

Indeed.

[@dontito2717]

Yammie mentions ryan f9 all the time and how much he respects him as a content creator.

[@draytoncustom6121]

And secretly knows Ryan knows more. Probably why Ryan isn't hocking ball shavers, extended warranties and wallets. Apparently you don't have to put out a top 7 list every day, just well produced content every week or two.

[@bishdish5054]

I think they know already, they just disregard these facts.