DIY Motorcycle Hacks - Tested!

All y’all DIYers out there - this one is for you. We picked four different DIY motorcycling hacks from the internet and put them to the test. It’s not a bad idea to know what you’re getting yourself into, especially when there’s no return policy in sight.
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[@kw2519]

His mom being a scientist, is definitely the reason Ryan follows the scientific method with all his videos.

[@SuperImmenseGaming]

He has a degree in physics lol

[@flippy66]

I think being educated in a science is much more likely to be the reason. I don't know everything my parents know (thankfully).

[@kw2519]

@@flippy66 I meant that she’s the reason he decided to learn this stuff. She was his inspiration. She raised him in a household that recognized the scientific method. He didn’t absorb her knowledge lol

[@1up5down]

"One stitch, two stitch, when you fall it won't hurt like a bitch. " Love this line, awesome video!

[@kacey797]

I've been riding motorcycles for 4 years now and without ANY safety gear and haven't fallen off 😂👌what a legend

[@griffinshaw8956]

that literally had me dying in laughter

[@Bleideris0]

@@kacey797 so you will fall this year 😄

[@unkn0wn_bandit414]

@@kacey797 I’m curious to know if you jinxed yourself

[@kevinfox500]

@@kacey797 Two kinds of rider. Those that have been down, and those that will, at some point. 45 years of riding, I've been down 3 times, first was almost 20 years in. And no, I'm not counting dirt and grass, when I was not road legal yet. On the road only. Hope you beat my record.

[@MrIceCreamSandwhich]

If there is ever a top gear for motorbikes, you should be the presenter. Always great.

[@Ed2O07]

Please team up with 44teeth!

[@jeremymartello8024]

High Side is to me the closest motorcycle tv show to top gear

[@samvhell9104]

@@jeremymartello8024 J'allais le dire !

[@DrVagax]

I'm sold on the idea of a Top Gear but aimed at motorcycles, that would be sweet!

[@danyder1996]

he even has the james may sweater!

[@dinkydotzero]

Mom is a microbiologist/scientist. Son smells gloves for a living. I would love to be at this Christmas dinner

[@maldridge7630]

so what? my dad is Surgeon, my sister is too...I only draw cars and occasionally take pictures too!

[@kellyjackson7889]

Just don't have any of the salmon mousse

[@danielpassarelli4176]

Do remeber, he studied art history and physics if I’m not mistaken

[@ksouza90ks]

@@danielpassarelli4176 Yeah, I was about to say im pretty sure he Majored in Physics. Great vids F9

[@hvymtal8566]

I have to say having a scientist as a mother explains _a lot_ about Ryan's penchant for performing (mostly) empirical testing on _everything_

[@MCHoodlum13]

Ryan is a massive nerd BUT his love for bikes and his clever facetiousness makes him as cool as they get! Love your videos!

[@FortNine]

Déjà vu! The first version of this video had an audio glitch, so if you’re seeing it for the second time today... c’est la vie. ~RF9

[@Brendead8]

We need an algorithm for this.

[@clivegreenall309]

LOL .. Two for the price of one. Bonus! Regards from S Africa Clive

[@fleetz3937]

i want to see you on grand tour jeremy clarkson

[@BaronSupremacy]

@@fleetz3937 he's Ryan F9, not Jeremy Clarkson.

[@docthebiker]

Nice to be able to watch this without vomiting. Merci mon petit chou. Just wondering if Ryan "le lisse" uses a trash bag to help slip on his waterproof pants over his boots?

[@norsefalconer]

Hint, size up on the 2nd hand leather jacket and wear an armored vest/shirt under, no sewing required. They start at roughly the same cost as D30. Mine was $40+/-(USD). Also, aramid base layers, with/without armor pockets, are also available.

[@justinheckler8793]

i liked the salesman bit so much i watched it twice- this morning and again now! your vids are hilarious, AND full of useful info. your killin it man.

[@kaydog890]

It’s a parody of the “Slap chop” infomercial. It’s so well done.

[@hop-skip-ouch8798]

@@kaydog890 I think it's originally the "Shamwow" commercial. Same guy but before the slapchop.

[@X0TrueAlpha0X]

The amount of Satire in these videos are beyond godly! Love it so much!

[@madmag259]

"stop having a soggy wife stop having a soggy life" lmao made my day

[@faltbasse]

ah what happened to the slap chop guy

[@JoeSchmitt1975]

The recommendation of no fabric softener is great. We now apply this to all our laundry. With a bit of ammonia the laundry never goes sour. Thank you!

[@coolio9491]

You're Dos Equis guy impression is on point, and the Shamwow guy too!

[@cubanlock15]

Came for the tests, stayed for the KLR

[@erikscudder7155]

That KLR needs to be in the RF9 Shrine now.

[@gobear83]

Love the video.. As I get older I find putting my motorcycle on the center stand a little more difficult, years ago when some manufactures had small fold out handles AKA BMW this was less of a problem..so my solution and as I ride alone was to install the right passenger peg on the left side of the motorcycle in place of the one that’s normally there and now I have a sturdy fold up handle to aide me in hoisting the bike up on the center stand..

[@wainedodd8055]

We used to use a brown paper bag over the chest inside the Jean jacket when teens. It kept the cold wind out and the heat from torso in. Worked a charm. Kept us riding long in to British winter nights. Also the humour in this channel is Awesome.

[@andreirosass]

Even though I've seen your videos before, I love repeating them. You guys are so talented, original material, and RyanF9 is very good at acting. Best wishes to you all at FortNine

[@attachaichansena4635]

Flip the foot pegs idea is genius. Thx

[@RideWithRen]

For the last trick, instead of zip locks I always carry a thick microfiber car drying towel on the bottom of my bike panniers. Comes in handy to dry the saddle if it gets wet, and on cold mornings I lay it in front of my chest inside my jacket for a very warm layer that really works well.

[@GunFunZS]

I keep a few of those in a ziploc for cleaning my face shield of bugs, along with kleer vu. Ziploc keeps them from getting gritty with airborne dust and scratching up my lens.

[@maldridge7630]

Plastic bags works best because if you cannot blow air through them, they will keep you warm. The air pockets created with ziplocks keeps a warm pocket of air for insulation from cold temperatures.

[@sunnyandair3062]

Considering a piece of bubble wrap

[@tomcooney183]

I used the foam back armour from my other jacket as a chest insulation when riding on a cold road trip, never been warmer!!

[@independentpolicy3247]

The freezing trick that Levi's was talking about was soaking the jeans in just plain water, then freezing them. Bacteria cell walls rupture due the the crystals rupturing them.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I pulled in behind a walmart and a piece of plastic covered corregated cardbord was the perfect added layer against the cold wind while riding my DRZ400. You have the most entertaining motorcycle videos on youtube. Your production quality is tops.

[@laurispeterisvejs4007]

There is a small audience here but u make top quality video, and i don't write these comments so this is a special occasion when somebody makes something that i admire. You are one heck of a good editor and a actor, i wish you good luck in life. I don't know allot about motorcycles but sure this content gave something to me. Thanks!

[@IchibanMoto]

lol thanks for this !

[@kaidensoffes287]

You are welcome.

[@amihere383]

I'm appalled that you don't have more exposure. Your content is the highest quality it gets, and this video still hasn't broken 5k yet as of 10PM , December 14th EST

[@Real_MisterSir]

that's youtube algorithms for ya, if you don't post shit quality every day, then the little digital wizards don't give a crap :I

[@maldridge7630]

It maybe because we are surrounded by a society of uni-cellular organisms; calling themselves 'Millennials', better known as amoebas!

[@pspfreaktr]

It is over half million views, if that counts

[@jbw5485]

Almost 900K now. End of 2021

[@MisterE2U]

@@Real_MisterSir is that why youtube keeps suggesting those shitty 7 list style videos from that blabbering idiot giving away bikes after he beats them up?

[@garyconstant4234]

Great tips. I love the ladder idea. Must make it easier to do fork seals 👍

[@chrisb9960]

When Ryan said nobody is buying news paper anymore I had his video minimized and saw a picture of a politician. I immediately thought... I can think of one use. having to do with the next TP shortage. It doesn’t even matter which side. Just consider the level of satisfaction by using both sides. The weather is getting nicer and the days of riding are back upon us. Have a great one!

[@becsap9151]

Two hacks for staying warmer... I live in Oregon and thus ride in the cold and very heavy rain. I have found that if you use a bath towel as a scarf, you can hang it over your neck loosely (don't tie a knot) and stuff the ends down the front of your jacket thus insulating your breast very efficiently while also keeping the wind out of that gap between your helmet and your collar. downside to the towel is that this won't work in the rain. When it is raining, I simply fill a flat plastic water bottle (a slim plastic flask is preferable, you can use a shampoo bottle if you manage to get one that wont leak) with hot water and stick it in the front pocket of my cut. The Heat from the water bottle fills the whole coat and keeps my torso toasty without impeding my movement, plus I can drink it after it cools down. I've also found that it's a good idea to keep a light plastic raincoat (the kind with sleeves not a poncho) in the saddlebag in case you forgot to bring weathers. They come in xxl so you can pull them over any light protective gear. I've also found foldable waterproof boot covers in the cyclist shop. They fit in your vest pocket, keep the water out of your boots, and still allow your rubber soles to make contact with the pavement so you don't loose control of anything. Additionally, If you're riding in the city, bring a hairdryer so you can warm up and get even dryer when you arrive at your destination. I also like to use the dryer to preheat my gear.

[@Dylzhaar]

I never spotted anything wrong with the first video and I couldn’t tell any differences in this one either. But I did get to enjoy the video twice over. So thank you for your unnoticeable hiccup and insanely high standards.

[@bjstuhl]

Yas!!! Look’n forward to the KLR story.

[@josephgallucci1833]

Much more with the KLR please, many of us are bucks down but still love to ride dirt oriented adventure and road as well. With the right mods a KLR can spank most any GS off road and still is good enough for 75 MPH all day and you can buy 3-6 of them for the price.

[@JackViggiani]

I swear, these are the best motorcycle video episode vlogs whatever they are things that you can find on KZbin. Keep up the good work, it's insanely cool. Travel diaries may be cool to do, too, as well as different motorcycle classes hacks. You guys are great!

[@allthingsme1238]

Don't worry Ryan. Revzilla ain't even close to the quality of your lots content.

[@maldridge7630]

I abhor Revzilla simply because of their horrible video presenters, such trash! If they had Ryan, they would be the best!

[@sivvinod3187]

@@maldridge7630 even Lemmy?

[@lukefish7562]

@@sivvinod3187 right? Ain’t nothing wrong with ol Lemmy. 👍🏽🙂

[@sivvinod3187]

@@lukefish7562 Lemmy should be the one representing harley riders for the whole world.

[@rya3190]

@@maldridge7630 I know this comment was before their time, but I think Ari and Zach are pretty good hosts, maybe not to the quality of RyanF9, but I still watch them when I can.

[@Sam-ie9nf]

tbh I wouldn't trust that diy riding jacket for a 30km/h crash The reverse foot pegs trick was a nice one though Love your content, as always

[@rubensahak9178]

Dude you are the best.Start your own TV show

[@shawngreenwood7825]

Always on the spot Ryan. Your humor so Canadian. From another proud canuck

[@D3nn1s]

That ladder trick is aswesome, esp since we have a high load ladder and im rebuilding a 50cc, thanks WWWOUF (world wide web of ultimate wisdom)

[@JohnSmith-lu1yb]

Love your videos, both amusing and informative. Who needs television with quality productions like this?

[@WeaponsArtist]

Just got done binge watching a bunch of your videos today! So interesting and well thought out and well shot. I'm curious to know what you do for work, you seem very intellectual with science topics! Earned a new sub today, mate!

[@MotoMatsalleh]

Constantly pumping out good stuff....keep it up!

[@pastey3843]

LMAO 1-800 bit had me dying. Once again another great video 👌🏽

[@hollow34]

I never thought about flipping foot pegs, brilliant idea

[@AndreFouche]

Love it .....keep em coming! wish the UK had someone like you!

[@jackbishop7693]

The salesman bit was DEFINITELY a parody of CollegeHumor's "ShamWow Guy in Jail," but it's still the best parody of a parody I've seen. Awesome video as always!

[@MrTay675]

Love the no bs of this channel. Keep it up!!

[@barrykery1175]

I like the plastic bag trick. I've always looked for newspaper in a pinch. Yet another great video. Barry

[@miahorg]

I love that the "cheap hacks" video stars a KLR. Very apropo.

[@jaredbloomquist7406]

So pumped for Ryan on the KLR.

[@diamond_rd]

The creativeness of these informational episodes for additional entertainment value is excellent.

[@LarsSveen]

The ladder hack is interesting... I wish all bikes were designed with the same forward thinking (in terms of maintance) as my old Royal Enfield. On the center stand, the front wheel is off the ground so you can do whatever work you need to on that. The rear wheel connects to the sprocket with no tools, allowing you to remove the rear wheel without removing the chain. Simply pull out the axle and spacer, remove two bolts at the rear fender and the whole fender pivots upward and the rear wheel can then pop to the side and roll out. Once the rear wheel rolls out, the change in weight makes the whole bike pivot forward to rest on the front wheel. No jacks or stands needed at all.

[@onthescrews3026]

Sense of humor is SO ON POINT! Netflix needs to give you a show.

[@TonyCampCamppartyof4]

I use bubble wrap under my jacket, crazy how insulating it is

[@martinf8508]

And when you`re waiting at lights, you can pop some bubbles to pass the time.

[@pmdinaz]

Newspaper, yep used it! Ziploc bag, use one everyday for my garage remote in my pocket. It only leaves the bag when the battery needs changing. Thanks Ryan! Got a good laugh

[@AZREDFERN]

I honestly wish I knew about the zip-loc thing in South Dakota. I bought a Hot Leathers jacket in Sturgis during the winter for half off. 5 sizes larger than normal, so I can wear either armor or insulation under it. But there's been a few times where I ventured out without either, and nearly froze to death. You could easily pack a box of half sandwich bags and stuff them everywhere for an emergency. But I now have an Eddie Bower down jacket that stuffs into its own hand pocket that I leave on the bike in the winter.

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

Honestly if you are going to do the armor hack just get a forcefield armor shirt. It's expensive, but you can wear it all year and mix it with different jackets. As always though, F9 puts out the best of the best videos. Thanks for the hacks!

[@johnc8910]

This was clearly cheapy solutions.

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

Very true. I just don't like damaging a jacket.

[@darthcanteen]

the quality of all these videos is so good

[@rxdxp6773]

I'm not yet old enough to ride, yet I still watch these Amazing vids

[@Lagggerengineering]

I reaaally expected something different. You always seem to amaze!

[@sambeatty2312]

That bag trick is actually a life saver

[@MrBenandbriar]

I’ve ridden motorbikes about twice in my life, I have to pedal all of my bikes to move, and I frickin’ love every one of F9’s videos.

[@antievil]

"As he straps something down he doesnt say "thats not going anywhere" ...because the straps just know" LMAO

[@teatowel11]

OMG! F9 doing a KLR video! What a great Christmas present.

[@DavidBakker]

3:40 segment was hilarious, so well written and performed :))

[@jazbeasley8249]

This is a full on quality education. Very hard to find. Much appreciation

[@AshishKulkarni7]

The production quality on this video is absolutely top notch!

[@GruntHumor]

I have been on KZbin since 2008. Your channel and videos are THE BEST! Keep it up

[@matthewroy5076]

That home shopping network spoof was gold. Lol.

Well... I never wash my motorcycle gear, only the helmet interiors because they are removable and washable. Btw, I'm sharing your videos on Motos & Destinos, a portuguese forum, many people there will appreciate it. And also, the trick with plastic bags, my sergeant teatched us that trick to make us more hot in winter when we have to be in low temperatures. Journals help it to, because they make space to keep air warmer.

[@tjet455]

Great idea with the ladder & flipped foot pegs

[@Shaunakumaroy]

I have watching your videos for a long time. Love your videos!! They are very informative. Would love to see more from your end!!

[@graemesfraser]

Love the teaser at the end. Once again I’m in, hook, line and sinker. Great job as always #RF9

[@SchMasHed]

I come back to this video every once and awhile just to here the slap chop impression. Its brilliant.

[@pdbordelon]

Excellent and I like the KXLR teaser too!

[@leaftye]

Thanks for the heads up about Exotogg. Klymit used to sell inflatable vests too, but stopped several years ago.

[@GeezerWheels]

I found a "hack" that really works for keeping smell & bacteria down. I've used the for about a year and it's great. I spray Febreze air (yes "air" freshener) on my do-rag. I'm not concerned about my hairdo, but I hate taking the liner out of my helmet for cleaning. I wear one every time I put my helmet on. The Febreze (I like "Gain" scent for whatever that's worth) keeps my do-rag smelling like springtime for a month or so of riding a few times per week. After every wash dry, I spray both sides of the do-rag lightly with the Febreze and let it dry a few minutes. Voila - no more bad smell. This summer I started doing the same to the inside of my motorcycle jacket (textile Coretech Air) - all inside panels, then down and up both sleeves. I have found no downside, even spraying the soft neck and cuffs seems to have no downside. This stuff is AMAZING! Try it.

[@BrianMcNay]

The king of moto on KZbin. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@blessedbethecurse]

OMG that was an amazing Vince Offer impression 😂

[@zkacyy]

dude you can never stop doing videos like these whether u have ur own tv channel or just stay on youtube this is your calling youre 3 top gear characters in one

[@scottyd980]

I love the step ladder trick.

[@smac4749]

This is fast becoming my favourite mc channel. Full of useful stuff, entertaining and very well put together- keep up the good work 👍

[@thelachsmith81]

LMFAO of course his mom is a microbiology professor.

[@davesmeaton4137]

Well done Ryan, really good video. Very interesting as usual

[@thisisabsolutelystup]

The Vince Offer reference is 10/10

[@gusbrock3638]

always quality videos with stellar content! keep it up!!!

[@berticusmaximus8381]

By far the best motorcycle content on the tube. Shamwow but was great.

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

That sham wow guy skit was gold

[@peterjensen6844]

LMFAO at the Vince Offer gag... Well done.

[@thevixty3006]

these videos are on another level

[@TomVestvik]

Can’t wait for next week!

[@ivanlawrence2]

Long grain rice in a sock is a great heater… I filled a few and would microwave them at fuel/pit stops in the convenience store’s burrito microwave. Kept we warm enough for an 11hr ride in 20F temps. Fun fact, with windchill at 80mph where I was it was like -40F

[@acenorth7225]

that slap chop impression was to funny I'm almost in tears

[@shirazelahi]

Subscribed!!! Just because of your sense of humor!

[@GunFunZS]

I am definitely doing the ladder thing. Also, the freezer trick can help, if used in combination with the other things. I wash, then essentially freeze dry sandals and hit helps a lot.

[@maldridge7630]

WRONG! you are only deceiving yourself, so don't deceive others

[@jonnythebutcher]

Some more motorcycle hacks would be great also! Thanks for a rad vid as always :)

[@Johny40Se7en]

That made up advert from 3:38 is awesome =P The air pocket zip lock bag thing is brilliant. Nice one.

[@aaronr1328]

Man , I cant say enough about your channel . So good man so good ..

[@horseman1968]

Thanks for the jack stand info after I purchased the stands and pegs :P

[@claytonbennett7797]

Classic. Thanks Somebody pay this man!

[@SlingingLead]

Nice Vince Offer impersonation. Spot on.

[@blessedbethecurse]

Slinging Lead So good!!

[@orvillets8818]

This is what i was looking for and never find the answer. Like you know what i want. Thumbs up.

[@fletch45longcolt]

FortNine videos are amazing, superb quality and humor