10 Game-Changing Motorcycle Mods

[@genns1679]

I love how he just ends the video with a "thank you for watching". He values our time, and honestly, I hate the 5 minutes outtro some guys do.

[@EgorKaskader]

And the lack of the usual "Like/subscribe" is much more likely to earn them by now, too.

[@ThatPianoNoob]

This channel is amazing.. I will never ride a motorcycle but informative videos about a foreign hobby can actually be quite enjoyable.

[@absolutetuber]

"don't forget to subscribe! hit the like button! hit the notification bell! use the links in the description so I get kickbacks on your purchases! also be sure to comment!"

[@nomadtrails]

Nailed it -- All content, all the time. Great editing. Jokes were actually funny, no memes. Presenter has an actual personality, isn't afraid to show it. Tasteful 'thank you for watching' at the end, never pandering and begging for likes and subs. Dude... your approach to youtube is refreshing. Subbed.

[@DrSupercoco]

Also jokes are just enough.

[@vrokkronos5622]

Battery weight savings... Pfft. I shaved 70 pounds off my motorcycle by going on a diet.

[@vadimkovalev8155]

Vrok Kronos lmfao niceee

[@DKJuspsa]

I shaved 120lbs off my motorcycle by getting a divorce!

[@johnjacob688]

I shaved.

[@Zig285]

It's funny, but this is seriously the best performance upgrade you can do.

[@burnerjack01]

Friend of mine stopped by and said he just lost 180 lbs. of Ugly fat. He got a divorce.

[@andygrew4832]

I can vouch for the Scorpio alarm. Bought one in 2006, they don't seem to have changed much apart from the fob. It's an excellent system. I would recommend buying the appropriate plugs for your bike so the installation is plug and play, no cutting your harness.

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

The biggest weight savings I made on my old GSX1100 were ditching the stock exhaust and then ditching my girlfriend.

[@Ducabenz]

It’s to loud honey? 140lb weight reduction here we come!

[@dudemakingtracks]

Hahahaha 😊

[@PMitchell106]

0:23 Double Take ball-mount Mirrors 1:14 Lithium Ion Battery 2:13 Moose Dual Sprocket 3:05 Hydration pack inline filter 3:41 Trailtech digital dash 5:12 Saddleman Seat Warmer 6:00 Scorpio Security System 6:54 Rox Risers 7:26 Givi Hand Covers 8:08 Bridgestone AX41S

[@JeremyConnors]

PMitchell106 thanks for the summary shortcuts!

[@edwinkarani5593]

Thanks Mitchell.

[@zweispurmopped]

5:12 Buttock Boiler 5:12 Egg Cooker

[@rayniko541]

MVP

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Who else was waiting to see him pull a dildo out at the end scene 😂

[@PV-Anish]

Would love it if you could make a video on aftermarket headlight solutions. Like difference between HID, Halogen & Led bulbs. Headlight units like the daymaker etc Basically a video which covers motorcycle lighting.

[@AustinConnell]

This would be great, maybe also include projector retrofits and comment on durability/lifespans of the units themselves.

[@Stupidus]

Yes pls!

[@leonaudacity5313]

^This

[@u9Nails]

Projector retrofit would be nice! I put LEDs in my bike, replacing the H7's, and the beam isn't where it should be. Also LEDs "got back!" (Sir Mixalot style) and as a result my dust boots had to be sacrificed. Help!

[@jakaberdajs730]

This is kinda the last zing we need from f9 and we will know how to build our own perfect machines for cheap haha

[@preston121068]

I've been noticing something pretty interesting in recent months. The mighty Revzilla who used to be like "F9 who? what?" Have steadily been progressing into an F9 like format. Pretty nice compliment I'd have to say. Well done.

[@kylejscheffler]

Yeah be noticed that too, having more personality driven content. Honestly, I don't mind the reviews, but a balance of both is nice

[@the_Googie]

nobody can beat ryan and his editor. Their videos are entertainment beyond a review. Dont know many non-riders watching revzilla, ryan on the other hand...

[@dextermeth]

Truth be told that’s because Ari and Zack work for revzilla now. They’ve always done their videos in a similar way and they pre-date Ryan by a decade or more.The trio IMO would make the best presenting team there is. Just like Clarkson, Hammond and May.

[@BigDonkMongo]

@@dextermeth my dream is them combining

[@mossyoakmike742]

This dude is going to get a show on mainstream TV, just a matter of time. Super talent...he’s awesome.

[@naumen6508]

As if making it on TV would be good for them.. Or us. Total loss of control over quality, production costs skyrocketing... No more freedom on the topics. Forced, obligatory partnerships with brands, bye bye unbiased reviews. I wish the F9 guys success, but for me, TV isn't the way.

[@AlexanderNash]

Why would that be a good thing? Why can't we just enjoy this? How do you know this isn't exactly where he wants to be? It's hard to even fathom the simpleton child-like mind that thinks this makes sense.

[@jasonphillips3865]

"Cheap Bastards" 😂😂 It's like he knows us. 🤔

[@80a7x]

I was like how did he know? haha

[@scldma114]

Lol I was dying ....

[@HartyBiker]

It's because he is us

[@imadecoy.]

In Canada we have to be. Our rubles only go so far.

[@msquared6324]

KLR 650 owners

[@hjwong87]

More videos about mods, Ryan! It’s seriously one of the most addictive parts about owning a bike.

[@Neeko_Z]

Best part: the logical defending of those winter mitts ending in “So shut up” haha

[@peshaddock]

37 years riding, still had takeaways from this excellent, funny, and witty video. Well done sir.

[@KarlRock]

Such well chosen accessories made this a really great video. Thx for the tips.

[@anandrai6229]

Is (corona) kaal karl me hum tum kare dhamal!

[@Kujurchristopher]

Bilkul chaheye je 😁

[@SamryanCAcuna]

@@anandrai6229 didnt expect to see you here

[@Kujurchristopher]

@Roberto nahi chaheye jii

[@squarepants8442]

Hi there, Karl.

[@CubanRider]

Exceptionally good video as usual. So glad we have this channel.

[@Str8stbowtie]

A few additional tips about the Sawyer mini If I may. When using the Mini or any water filter for that matter, take special care to not let it freeze in cold temps as it will split the membrane inside sending it to paper weight status. I keep mine in an inside pocket next to my body. Also while it is one of my favorite pieces of gear for hiking, riding, or the apocalypse, beware that it only filters bacteria but not viruses. On the east side of the United States where I live viruses tend to not be an issue. Well, unless some a-hole with corona empties his bladder upstream as I'm filling mine. BONUS- It is designed to fit just about any screwcap bottle or bladder. (Minus Platypus's proprietary crap-I mean cap) And if you don't want to carry the bulky plunger to backflush it, the tip also fits perfectly in a flip top smartwater bottle cap. So keeping an extra cap tucked away is a really good idea for a few reasons. Happy Trails!

[@calysagora3615]

I used mine for filtering rain water in my cabin. I ended up buying a length of hose that I connected to the tap of a ten liter jug that I hang on a hook from the ceiling. Then I plug in the filter at the end and stick it into jugs for filtered water. I lived there using it regularly for two years. Sometimes when there was no rain for months I got water from random springs I passed. It made any water taste great.

[@Drobium77]

I used to use bar muffs back in the 90s, when I was dispatch riding, and they looked even more dorky than these here. It's amazing just how painful it can be when you fingers start to go numb and the vibrations kick in. I remember a 400 mile day where I had to travel to Manchester from Brum, in winter, and then back again thereafter along the same route, and I'd not got bar muffs, the pain was excruciating and I almost crashed due to lack of feeling in my hands. But crappy looking bar muffs for £40 saved my life thereafter

[@timmyj8032]

“So shut up” hahahahaha oh man that made me choke laughing

[@nedimsu]

I actually stopped the vide to see if anyone else laughed

[@ZesPak]

Haha that's true. My chopper colleague used to give me a lot of crap about the comfort options on my sports tourer, but I did over 500km/week back then.

[@SirNarax]

Scooter gang where you at?

[@madmaxxmad2]

FortNine - something I learned from the phone installation industry. When cutting your Tie-Wraps use the smooth flat end of the wire dykes down towards the lil lock and the curved end up toward the piece you are removing. Give a tug and cut. This will let the Tie go slightly back into the hole, and not leave a short jaggy piece popping up for you to cut your hands on.

[@alainparenteau4841]

It took me 6 months to figure out what you reminded me of... you’re the Carl Sagan of the motorcycle universe.

[@BigRaku]

Rod Serling. He channels Rod Serling.

[@denisrailey777]

Carl whooooooo?

[@kyphilburg]

These videos are so good that I don't miss a single one and I have never owned a bike. F9 is crushing it.

[@milesmorales5417]

shame you’ve only commented once though

[@kyphilburg]

@@milesmorales5417 as I said, I've never owned a bike so don't really have anything to say. My comments add nothing to the content so I don't tend to waste my time. Almost all are in my liked video though.

[@kyphilburg]

@@milesmorales5417 i make 1 comment and some dick head tries to belittle me. Why on earth would I comment regularly?

[@jackbizzell5966]

The biggest game-changer is the knowledge RF9 has been dropping recently.

[@hobblyjig]

Sold my Ninja last year. Currently have no plans of buying another bike. I still watch and love every second of RF9.

[@ro_yo_mi]

Never had a bike, and have no intention of getting one ever... still his videos are very entertaining.

[@vadimkovalev8155]

Both of y’all. Get a bike don’t matter which one. Just get one. Dirt bike, cruiser/ naked/ sport/ touring/ bobber/ chopper/ show bike/ grom or any other bike.

[@trikkinikki970]

Just ride something boys. Even if it's a dick. Gotta enjoy riding of all types.

[@BurntBarbeque]

I had Shorai and it gave me a peace of mind during the winter when I left the bike sitting in the garage. It started without a problem after several months.

[@arunmahider]

i was hesitant at first thinking the mods are a personal fantasy. but guys f9 is the best motorcycle channel there is. how did ya do such a research and save us all bike fanatics. ty mr. ryan.

[@MuhammadAli-kr9cr]

Just watched 2017 F9's vid, suddenly sees another one...and still fresh. Man this is a good day.

[@englchan]

I don't even own a motorcycle but I cant stop watching this channel. The videos are just so fun and entertaining. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@yaboibakalli]

Same hahaha

[@TinglingTaco]

7:54 I would listen to an entire audio book narrated in this voice

[@capitanslapaho9756]

I love your videos bud. I started really riding this season and you've helped me get on 2 wheels safely and comfortably. Keep up the great work man 👍

[@cornish_boy6235]

Supersprox have been making those sprockets for years, always put them on my bikes.

[@robd754]

gee, an actual Canadian motorcycle channel talking about things we can buy in Canada..finally, thanks

[@TheYemcl]

"Not soooo, my fellow cheap bastards!" - Subbed

[@andrewblahut6213]

this is my favorite subscription I have... I've never even been offroad or on a duel sport I ride a Harley ( like an uncultured swine I know) but God is this channel great with info and just enough humor to not be dry. good job keep it up

[@jasonrees6012]

THANKS MAN .

[@Abraisive]

When I was in Korea, every local who rode a scooter had those oven mittens for protectors. At first I thought them exotic, but I soon realized the genius ingenuity behind them. Wouldn’t mind a pair myself

[@jean-francoislechasseur9034]

Love your engineering knowledge / explanations and good Top Gear style humour 👍🏻 Keep it up!

[@C64SX]

Regarding the analogue to digital screen setup, I'd be way more interested in a digital to analogue instrument cluster adapter.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Always worth a watch. You make incredibly informative videos and I always learn something new!

[@MattiSchroderus]

5:38 That is not a fuse box, that is a relay.

[@shrike7777]

That's what i thought when i seen that lol

[@bignoseharry6561]

Hey potatoes and oranges. Apples and tomatoes. Give the guy a break

[@lycanit]

Love the channel, good info good vibes. I think I have watched this a few time.

[@marcready6369]

I am REALLY loving these kind of videos and the mods you present here are gold! Thank you

[@Tommy-oj4hd]

4:56 - "Slavic sauna" made me laugh. Cheers from Poland.

[@A_Blue_1]

Why do i get this "voice of gods"feeling , each time FortNine pops a new "brainfart" ? :D Awesome stuff - as always - keep it up, pleeeease! :)

[@malandro2023]

I liked this video so much (both format and content), and I appreciate its closing was quick & sober. Ryan is by far, the best vlogger.

[@jeremytessier5316]

I bought the Sawyer Mini filter after watching this video to add to my adventure mountain biking kit. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@gideonrivers6986]

*Looks eagerly joyful into camera* You can purify your drinking water for 548 years.

[@CSGhostAnimation]

that confused look away from the camera killed me

[@808Mark]

Love that lofi music at the end

[@bluejack644]

FortNine mixtape jams. Available on audio cassette and 1/4" reel to reel.

[@DpsBot]

Dylan Sitts - Still Trying

[@glennforsyth3539]

HAVE to admit first time i've seen any one come up with the real thing, you obviously ride a lot, as I do, was a pleasure to watch, didn;'t learn any thing i didn't know but soooo nice to see a real person making accurate comments, hope for the internet yet, though i would mention trying the Michelin road 5,, i 've been riding for 44years and these tyres are game changerrs, truly amazing grip, oh I've done over a million kms on bikes,

[@mikehunt3987]

Hippo Hands are a Life Saver! I lived in Denver with a scooter and rode all winter with a decent pair! Lol

[@bikewolf7455]

i just bought a seat warmer for 40 bucks on amazon... waterproof too because its made for motorcycles and boats. the warmer is made by Systafex

[@user-cg9vp9bf5d]

I heard those explode after a couple miles

[@bikewolf7455]

@@user-cg9vp9bf5d well... i hope not haha

[@SydneySlowRider]

Liked it before I even watched it

[@lassetapani69]

This youtube channel is simple the best ones, because each opinions/reviews have excellent arguments. Just perfect!

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

ur end of vid is always worth waiting for lol. this one reminds me of when my teenage son got schizophrenic. he hid many things in the lining of his denim jacket: a small doll's head, an orange, a whole carton of cigarettes [minus the carton], chopsticks, a box of condoms [which he swore his friends put there as a joke], the empty tiny ziplock drug bag [which one of his friends must have forgotten when they borrowed his jacket], etc. not rational u say? yes u just defined schizophrenic thinking. it was however, a fun and unique experience, just like ryan's ending.

[@sammyeggnog]

*"when I drop it on something immovable, like the ground"*

[@MasterTrend]

Hands down the best motorcycle content on youtube.

[@JohnKExp]

Damn son. I remember couple years ago you had around 12K subs. Now over 500K! Keep up the great content Ryan. :)

[@bobvincent5921]

Thanks. Many wonderful redesigns and basic add-ons, but as an electronics engineer i would not use the dash display because of plug compatibility and calibration problems. Bar risers then i would go for them though. Alarms are a luxury and a concealed switch is also very practical.

[@jansonvincent4867]

Quality videos man. I love to watch them even ones that I don't personally need to know about just for the shear quality.

[@speardfrog1]

Great, just when I thought "That's finally it for all my bike mods"... hahaha neeexxxtt

[@technicad5465]

I am a simple man i see fortnine i click play and like instantly

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Same

[@ncgsc]

Guilty

[@dawidos117]

Omar Yasser same here 🙂

[@helvettefaensatan]

I'm impressed with the speedo that removed the cowling. Great product.

[@leeedsonetwo]

Very good analysis, only thing that I would add is a very loud horn, the ones that come as stock would not wake up someone who is already awake.

[@33BRR]

I should stop watching FortNine, I always feel the need to buy good cheep stuff for my bike afterwords...

[@milesmorales5417]

this is your only comment tho

[@muhammadaizaz7549]

Man I love your content. and what was that outro music?

[@DpsBot]

Dylan Sitts - Still Trying

[@nofearnothrill1776]

“They have their own fuse box”😭😩🤔 bro... it’s a relay

[@djzadventures]

Ummm...I think you're missing out on his subtle humor.

[@ricktester9646]

No Derek, he fxxked up

[@wclintf]

@@ricktester9646 better smash that dislike button and unsubscribe, someone called something the wrong name.

[@Rick3962002]

@@wclintf j rhodes picked it up not me ya fuck wit

[@wclintf]

@@Rick3962002 he was pointing out a mistake, you're acting like the dude ran over a dog.

[@FarmPrepper1]

Having a Dooryard full of Dresser bikes after a 15 year break, Ive been checking things out, Love your channel and common sensical way you approach each item, Great work God Bless and Rubber side down !!

[@dannypeck96]

can confirm on the givi's i have muffs on my bike which, on a quiet week, i do 1k miles on. them+ oxford heated grips are an absolute gamechanger for winter riding.

[@ArthurSperotto]

Damn bro, caught me off guard when you said "your rusty piece of shit" lmao

[@TheBmxracer24]

I'm going to pick up one of those security units for my Grom. It's already been stolen once don't want it to happen again

[@vadimkovalev8155]

oot oot the grom is tiny put it in your closet for safekeeping. That’s what I do and I live on the 6th floor of an apt building

[@TheBmxracer24]

@@vadimkovalev8155 I have a garage, Im more worried about it getting stolen while I'm at school when I ride it there

[@alexduey7868]

The insurance savings will eventually pay for itself

[@Twinspinner]

I love the Trail Tech on my Ninja 250. It was already in bad shape, and after I dropped it in my first couple months of riding, I decided to just pitch the fairings and eventually the gauges, and even though I needed to buy some parts piecemeal from their website, since they don't exactly make a kit specifically for a Kawasaki Ninja, I got everything hooked up. Speedometer (they sell a brake bolt with the magnet inside the bolt), odometer, thermostat screwed directly into the stock hole in the engine block, and tach (wire ran directly to the coil), worked flawlessly

[@scottquick8827]

Your videos are entertaining and informative. Thank you. Your monologue, editing and delivery are on point. I hope we don’t lose you to bigger and better things.

[@rahbaralhaq]

3:50 as someone who HATES digital spedos, that deeply irritates me. That said, nice video overall.

[@4kirb]

Especially with older bikes, my yamaha rxs100 looks 10x better with analog spedo

[@leslieaustin151]

Rahbar Al Haq Well, each to their own... and your view is as valid as mine, but I’ve just put a digital dash on my Yamaha XT225, and its great to read speed and distance in MPH and miles rather than km. Many of the options on my unit have no relevance on the little XT, but i think its a great mod. Nice video too. Les in UK

[@disabledman8697]

analog speedos are easier to read, in all conditions. You are perfectly correct. And now for the science behind it: An analog tachometer has a specific position for speeds, an angle, that you get used to. You stop checking the number it points at and instead just check the angle it sits at and it's speed of movement, giving you a much quicker idea of how fast you're going and your delta V. The digital speedo requires you to interpret the number you're reading and it is next to impossible to judge the delta V by the change in numbers. Further worth mentioning: Sunlight and glare.

[@thefrub]

I've never touched a motorcycle in my life, but I've been binge-watching these videos because they're so well made

[@papabits5721]

Haven’t had a bike for 40 years, but I enjoyed your presentation.

[@bigbulldozer9708]

Can I use the seat heater for my anime body pillow?

[@rockarola55]

*eeewheheheh*...We need someone to invent a word for a disgusted chuckle, my onomatopoeia does not do my reaction justice.

[@stefanthesailor967]

You're like Jeremy Clarkson, with one important difference: I feel informed and amused by your narrative, but, noticably less moved to violent screaming than when I watch TopGear. Great channel. Subbed.

[@niklashall5969]

I love this guy's mannerism.

[@LucidDreamer54321]

Thank you for correctly using a hyphen in the video title.

[@davidc1961utube]

The Hyphenator Anal-retentive. Also a hyphen, not a dash...

[@greypilgrim9967]

There is stuff on this list I will actually buy! Cheers!

[@CaptainDangeax]

When I bought my Kawaski Versys 1000, she was fitted with Bridgestone A41. Not bad, although a bit sensitive on tarmac repairs. Then I changed them for Michelin Road 5. Not the same bike, far much easier like if she was 30 kgs lighter. And more confident and dry and most important, on wet.

[@bigjon9508]

The "..so shut up" line just got you a new subscription.

[@markwashington1351]

I love those mirrors for the klr650 I also like my headlight shut off switch with a flash to pass feature and led rings around the turn signals that stay on red color but still allow them to appear orange when activated as a turn signal and extra led lights on my klr650.

[@barrykelly2722]

Dude is the maestro of the Kang's Anglish. He could teach those in New York and Jersey and Chicago a thing or twenty.

[@highlanderoutsider5259]

Defo with you on lithium batteries ,tend to have better cranking power especially on my super high compression Klr600 👍🏻

[@GuilhermeLimaPOARS]

The very best channel on KZbin. Period.

[@arronfoster17]

Dual compound sprockets have been around for over 10years. SUPERSPROX have been doing them for along time.

[@Cheezeball99999]

Tires are always my first aesthetic mod. I'm a sucker for whitewalls, and any bike that looks right with them has likely been neglected since I was in high school and needs new rubber anyway.

[@A_Fringe_Wizard]

I love this channel so much. Never leave Ryan. We love you.

[@RBFiddy]

As far as the hand guards, use the Moose Racing Gauntlets. They go over your controls so they are inside the gauntlet. And you don't have to have any mounts, either.

[@mikefox1479]

As an old biker who just got riding after 12 years I hope 1 of you will be riding my old Harley's and S&S Paughco Vance and Hines are making parts for you. We're not all snobs,we do believe HD is the best AMERICAN product & I've owned English Japanese & a Beemer all with their own strengths. If you had to keep only 1 bike for life you couldn't do better. Props to FORT NINE. Czech it out

[@nickybeingnicky]

Thank you for that dash. That is going to be a helpful device.

[@stevenholmes4628]

Bridgestone tyres are amazing. Especially the BTO 23.

[@kingneutron1]

I have to say, this is one of the better MC-related channels on YT :)

[@quillmaurer6563]

5:14 "Turn your rusty piece of shit into a luxury touring spa" - now that's my style! Don't have a motorcycle (yet), but put the same mod in my car, so totally worth it.

[@pilotlang1]

Informative as well as entertaining! Well done!

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Dude you should have your motor show on tv, your very professional. There was a guy back in the day who had a tv show called Alan wicker the show was wickers world and you sound exactly like him.

[@0HARE]

I’m loving all these mods. Thanks for the suggestions and reviews. Hit The Trail

[@rottweilerfun9520]

These are some really good ideas. I'm glad that I found this video. Well done Ryan.

[@tysonrobertson8824]

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC also has a Tusk heated seat for ATV/Motorcycle for $20. Its awesome and I love mine!

[@lazthegreat10]

7:55 I don't know why that was so funny but I'm dying, especially the way you said shut up

[@paulmezei7581]

I enjoy watching your videos keep them coming!