How to Cross Water on Your Motorcycle

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Water crossings can be intimidating. So grab your swim trunks and a 6ft air intake: today we learn how to safely get your motorbike across a river.
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[@blockocheese9730]

As a 100% street rider I will never need this skill, but it’s fortnine so I’m going to watch every second

[@Wintersdark]

Hah until you find yourself somewhere that's flooding and you need to get through it :)

[@thangluongquang2826]

That's because you don't live in a tropical 3rd world country where 2 feet deep water is a common occurrence in summer. I once had to cross water literally as tall as my hip on a motorcycle with an underbelly exhaust going home from work.

[@blockocheese9730]

@@Wintersdark guess it’s better to have a skill and not need it

[@RedMo46]

Roads flood somtimes. Just sayin Where were going... we dont need roads

[@alexpascal5403]

Everyone is a street rider until the apocalypse.

[@VladiDusil]

I don't own a motorcycle and likely never will. F9 posts a new video, I commit and I pay attention to the details. The money counting during the sponsor segment, the nod to the Titanic scene when the diamond necklace sank into the deep... it's the details that set this channel apart from the rest. Amazing job, Ryan and team.

[@FortNine]

Nice job spotting The Heart of the Ocean! ~RF9

[@tzrider....7586]

Damn, should I be embarrassed or proud of not knowing that :o) This video was likely far more entertaining than the movie we knew the end of.....!

[@mmuller199]

Don't forget the casual CPR in the background at 1:56

[@VladiDusil]

@@mmuller199 That, too. Always a treasure trove of clever and hilarious nods.

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@mmuller199 And the very Canadian hockey stick used as a prop for the exhaust! :)

[@achibry19]

In the Philippines, where flooding is almost instant, we are taught how to ride through flooded roads, I was taught by my father, observe the road, see if anyone made it across. Keep the engine running, slow is better than stopping. I used a Honda XLR before and cruised through flooded roads where some pickups are scared to go through. These tips from FortNine are accurate ☺️

[@P4hko]

Never seen any road flood here in Sweden and I would get scared shitless if I coulden't see the paywment. But after this video I kinda want to try and cross a lake^^

[@hubbitut]

happens alot in thailand too xD seen to many people end up in manholes without covers or the like so really dont like it but hey if needs to get thru meh

[@mastergogoy6166]

Also cruised through a flood during "Agaton". Water was already above the exhaust but still below the airbox, just had to maintain the throttle to avoid water getting in the pipe. Was all good, had fun. Yung mga Nmax na ala Jetski di na tumawid e hahahaha

[@yoshuavillar]

Heck yes

[@triadwarfare]

Also in the Philippines and I've survived some flooding to a certain extent. However, my engine got flooded when the flood was pretty deep and an pickup truck passed through

[@Heidegaff]

Thank you Ryan, I was able to cross the Atlantic Ocean with your advice and a couple of long enough tubes. I'm currently enjoying my vacation.

[@FixingWithFriends]

I don't even know what the port authority would say. hahaha

[@Ikarus1776]

Still a better submarine than the Titan.

[@emmaheier1614]

Thanks, i can finally fulfill my dreams of traveling across the oceans without getting an expensive boat!

[@KeithFlint350]

all on chill

[@kret63]

Don't forget to add air intake to Your helmet :D

[@Forshledian]

The rubber ducky is only required adder.

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

@@kret63 and you have to get that air from a really far away place

[@Dinnerdin1]

@@kret63 and an exhaust pipe too! With one way valves! If you just have a really long pipe, you can't inhale and exhale deeply enough for you to actually suck fresh air, so yiu're just breathing the same air oher and over again, which is bad One pipe down, one pipe up, one one way valve on each to block wxhaled air from going up the intake, and block fresh air from being sucked into the outlet

[@brandonsimunac]

2:01 the CPR going on in the background absolutely killed me. Great content!

[@Hipopelusas]

I never realized that Moses crossed the Red Sea on a motorcycle… thanks to Ryan now I know why they stayed 40 years in the desert… drying out the motor and getting some parts! As usual, the best 5 minutes of this week… thanks FortNine Crew Ps: The gig from the sponsors is just hillarious! 😂

[@KakuiKujira]

I knew Moses crossed the desert on a motorcycle, for he burned across the desert on his Triumph...

[@BobberRider]

He didn't exactly cross it, he had a parting. Which it's why it's so important to visit your barber before attempting these things.

[@andrewevans8336]

He did come down the mountain on his triumph!

[@pilotalan]

Waiting 40 years for parts. Must have been an Aprilia.

[@MrMegaPerez]

You forgot an important point. A very good tip at crossing rivers is to stand on the opposite side of the bike where the stream is going so you can support the bike with your body on the wrong side the stream can take you bike down and you will only have the handle bars in your hands while your bike is trying to flow away. I had to learn it the hard way on the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan 🇹🇯

[@Rob.DB.]

Good tip ! Thanks for sharing the info. I really does make good sense. Its easier to push to keep the bike upright . I hope you didnt loose your bike in the river.

[@BCpov]

Did the titanic necklace really float through the frame at 3:45 ?! 😂

[@FortNine]

Well spotted! ~RF9

[@eksnacks6030]

You never cease to amaze me with your production quality Ryan and crew. Everything you make is pure gold, but you still somehow manage to one-up yourself every time. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@klurejr]

The Hockey Stick Exhaust was pure Canadian Gold. Thank you for that.

[@5drGalore]

Every video from you is a cinematicly shot and directed master piece. From longer unbiased bike reviews, to a 5 minute video on crossing tits deep water 🤣

[@asadpuppy1259]

I don't even have a motorcycle, ryan. And i still love Fortnine's content. The writing is witty and informative and the cinematography is the best in this category. You guys are awesome

[@toasty8547]

same , been watching for years

[@JoshuaClarked]

Looks like they're also pretty good at money laundering too 🤣

[@toasty8547]

@@JoshuaClarked ????

[@JoshuaClarked]

@@toasty8547 i.imgur.com/XggfY36.png lolol dude counting the money even has a stack stashed in his pocket. That with the cuban music, too funny.

[@gailhakes2659]

Let it inspire you to ride a motorcycle! You'll appreciate this even more!

[@JeffNoel]

The amount of energy spent on details, like being soaking wet while explaining stuff in front of the blackboard, is FortNine level. Grrrrrreat video guys!

[@petey5150]

That scene with the Heart of the Sea necklace sinking…..😂. Subtle and creative. A real “gem” in this video!

[@paul9812-t3i]

Good Grace, the amount of subtle details and Easter eggs put in a 5min video is outstanding. Truly a class above. Well done

[@beowulfsrevenge4369]

I'm loving the duck sitting on the exhaust/air intake! 😂🤣

[@BikePackingPleb]

at 2 minutes in I'm thinking to myself this is one of the greatest motorcycle videos to ever be posted on the internet. did y'all see the stream this guy constructed he even ground out trenches from where the off-road vehicles cross this is gold

[@nikholodenko4024]

this is the first time I didn't skip the nordVPN ad. that takes a real skill. F9 you are the best!!!

[@joaqincastro5613]

This sits close to home, I live here in south east asia where flooding is constant and these are my tips for it first if your crossing a flooded area rev that go to your lowest gear like first gear next is rev that engine up control the rev with you clutch make sure that i won't stall else water will enter through your exhaust, you can also add grease at your sparkplug and ignition coil to prevent water from entering it and last make sure you dont let water get into your air filter else you'll stall On repairing a bike that stallled on the flood, just drain the water out of the exhaust and carb (if you have one) then make sure the air filter and spark plug is dry and last check if your primary stator is fried but that just happens when your gaskets are broken, so there's my tips incase you have to go through flooded streets or crossing into rivers

[@ElementofKindness]

I can't believe that I've been doing it wrong all this time, by using bridges!

[@Wannes_]

Bridges & ferries are way overrated

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You can always count on F9 for important, practical and useful advice!

[@FLF355]

This has become old school Top Gear with motorcycles - with Science! And I freaking love it! Amazing videos. Funny, informative and brilliantly made.

[@rubber6591]

Hands down the best production on KZbin

[@godsbane6347]

Damn, Ryan must have fun filming these videos!

[@FortNine]

This entire video was an elaborate excuse for a beach day. ~RF9

[@FlightRecorder1]

@@FortNine What's the difference between a beach party and a work expense? Filming it

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

@@FortNine what about a waterproofing guide for people who dare to sink down to the handlebars on a 2 wheeled adventure?

[@BibekShresthaRaj]

You absolute madlad. Making a video absolutely nobody asked for, yet so very entertaining.

[@SavageRacer11]

omg, i love the subtle money counting and the cpr in the background. Your vids are always worth the watch no matter the subject being covered.

[@Richard-vj3vs]

I actually watched the whole add segment, and I genuinely enjoyed it, probably the only channel on KZbin I've ever seen capable of doing just that. Just shows what an amazing showman Ryan is!

[@markthompson1796]

Your videos are worth all the effort. Someone should give you a tv show. Epic.

[@braayan03]

Who watches TVs nowadays?

[@alternativeharvey7]

It's better then TV. The corporations would twist all their story lines and content and they would be forced to kneel to their advertising gods. You tube is the only way

[@ianjones2731]

Nowhere near enough content for TV. I've loved this channel from day one but it's slowly drifting into obscurity unfortunately because of declining output ....such a shame.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Alternatively, take a ferry. I don't know how though, but your content continues to improve with every video. Love the background actions, still love the money counter during the sponsor portion, and really appreciate the time remaining bar during the sponsor segment. Fortnine continues to be the best motorcycle related channel on KZbin, even while selling out :).

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Ferries are too heavy to fit on a bike. They can take themselves.

[@JuanCarlosMartins1968]

100% agree

[@jojodroid31]

Yeah. Also, all those oils in the water are surely very bad for the whole Riversystem.

[@TheFlatgod]

Did some river crossing on my xl350R a few years back. Great fun, Rocky River bottom makes for exciting terrain. On return ended up in a deep channel and swamped the bike, but it takes a lot more than that to kill a Honda. Nice video Ryan, as always delivering the good content.

[@Gaj12345]

This was probably THE best incorporated nordvpn ad i barely noticed i watched an AD. Amazingly executed

[@superczech69]

I'm just gonna say it. I am nominating this video for best of the year. Loved the money counting scenes!

[@christianjohnsen105]

i simply do not understand how you manage to teach us this much and be this entertaning at the same time

[@vikassingh1147]

Hey team F9!! Been following you guys since Jun 2018... Seriously thanks for all the visual treats that you guys put out there, the effort is definitely visible and the quality of vdos speaks for itself. Especially a fan of your bike reviews, which, in my opinion, are the best and most comprehensive one can ever find on all of internet. A work of art to say the least! (A sly way of asking you to keep up the good work and to post more bike reviews ;p ;p )

[@MikeLaRock88]

This channel is crazy underrated. I don't even have a motorcycle and I love watching. You have a Top Gear quality, no pun intended.

[@Zwag_Xerath]

Thanks Text for gift 🎁

[@djordjemarkovic9400]

Your production is bar none! Love the creativity and humour 😁

[@richrides2308]

Great content as always! I love how you guys put a Titanic reference into a motorcycle video. Production is at a high standard, but these random little scenes put the cherry on top! :)

[@circuitmonkey6653]

It's the little gold nuggets. I wonder how many people actually caught it?

[@racexine]

@@circuitmonkey6653 A glimpse of that pendant and most people aged 35 and up knows. Below that, probably need to be a movie buff to catch that subtle detail.

[@Alaksh19]

3.46 if some of you didn't find the reference.

[@abskulOfficial]

Fortnine doesn't need a TV show, TV show needs Fortnine! That 'Heart of the Ocean' though 💙 Extraordinary production of videos! Love Fortnine!

[@700clx2]

I thought I was good having grown up riding the mean streets of New York City. I am humbled!!! Please keep the videos coming and the odometers turning!!

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Best moto content on the internet!

[@nico9455]

It’s my birthday and you guys upload, couldn’t get much better eh?

[@FortNine]

Happy birthday Nico! ~RF9

[@ukhan507]

Believe me, Fort9 content is on another level. Hats off for such creativity.

[@KittyCatMeowMeowTime]

I crossed a small stream yesterday. Very small, but it was my first. Even small steps are leaps and bounds for infants, and I am certainly new to off road riding. I had a blast.

[@gabrielmassicotte-rochon6920]

That takes water cooling to a whole new level!

[@newbelgium4]

I’ll never do half of the things you talk about but I love the content! You guys are the best.

[@sammemrys8195]

If there is an award for KZbin videos, you just won it! Brilliant.

[@sehsuan]

This is by far the craziest topic I’ve seen as a commuter on two wheels! But it’s interesting no doubt! Keep up the great work!!

[@freeflyingduck]

Wow! Fortnine content, during a break at work. It's going to be a good week ;-)

[@VTMNSPD]

A few years ago I was back in the market, today I’m a better rider than I was thanks to the F9 team. Keep inspiring, stay riding!

[@theycallmeowl1419]

wow. these videos are so well made. amazing quality, lot of effort, humor, education. I'm not used to this on YT lol

[@Andrew-jm4tp]

The cinematography and editing in this video are too good for academy awards.

[@swappy_yt]

Crazy high quality content

[@cavscout43]

Not sure I'll be doing deep water crossings anytime soon (live in an arid mountain region, and the Africa Twin is kind of heavy and expensive to put down in a river for funzies) but still glad F9 did this video!

[@gt7500]

That was just an extreme example. If the water is even two feet deep, it's a challenge.

[@twertygo]

I like how you handle the switch to sponsored videos. And the reanimation in the backround made me chuckle audibly. Really great video, so much attention to detail. I love it

[@kangsterizer]

if most youtube channels posted videos nearly as good quality as these I wouldn't have time for anything

[@RGBeanie]

As much as the content is always stellar, these short videos with sponsors are not as good as the long-form videos of old. Hope some big features are to come!

[@philsb9388]

Full throttle and close your eyes

[@MotoM0nk]

My favourite video! so much fun churning out while helpful advice. And the sponsor portion - i didn't even realise first it was an ad lol, even enjoyed that.

[@TARmeow]

Ryan, I found this channel like half a year ago and ngl, if i wanst sure if i was becoming a biker before, i sure am now, even without a bike these videos are the best! keep it up and have a good day

[@GRZNGT]

Just got my motorcycle license last week. I am yet to buy my first bike, but i feel very confident. This channel is truly lifechanging

[@Tupsuu]

AND! Now you know how to cross a river too! :)

[@therisingsympathy]

Congrats! I'm two years in, and it's been amazing. Safe riding!

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

The first thing you should do is a deep water crossing! Make sure you got ur rubber ducky mod though! /s It great and all but fk, you can't drive them 500 miles without some kind of maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair. Car tires for example usually last a minimum 20k miles. Good luck finding a set of motorcycle tires to last 6k. The chain needs constant attention and if your bike is carburated it wanna have that cleaned after about 1500 miles. Currently sitting on a broken clutch cable. Maybe its a sign to just park mine for winter? The motorcycle is something that should go go go but has been neutered into a "hobby" for a wealthy few.

[@gt7500]

@@RabiesTheBeagle Your "opinion" on how bad motorcycles are is just wrong. My 1994 Honda ST1100 has carbs and I never touched them in the 100K km's I had the bike. Try some modern tires, like Dunlop Trailmax Mission, or Heidenau K60 Scouts. Or, for street bikes, Dunlop Elite 4, Metzeler ME888. All of these tires get 20,000 + km's! Newer tires have come a long way, as have carbs. A broken clutch cable is a maintenance issue. Or, carry a spare.

[@gt7500]

Don't be too cocky! Watching videos is maybe a start. No substitute for riding and taking a course. Buy the best bike you can afford, get the basic gear and ride within your limits. Join a riding group, like Dual Sport group, track riding days, etc etc. Riding with experienced people is a great way to learn.

[@Typingwithpaws]

I love how informative FortNine are while still being fun and silly. Great job to the entire team, I love your work!

[@geoffstartswithg]

This was nothing but an excuse for you guys to go somewhere warm, have just enough content filmed to justify running an ad for nord, and play with motorcycles. And I still enjoyed it. Well done!

[@kotomidearu5788]

that transition to that AD was on another level, it took 10 seconds to realize I was watching a commercial (which I normally skip). Alright Nord VPN, you got me this time

[@ricatiman]

Ryan I truly believe you produce the Best motorcycle content on KZbin! Kudos to F9 - I never miss an episode, and re-watch many of them over the years.

[@NicholasBlair]

I like how you integrated this ad. It was not annoying and very reasonable

[@MichaelJLong]

I LOVED the subtle joke of the dude counting money in the background 😂😂

[@BrunoFriedmann]

OMG one of the best from the channel. Welcome back Ryan.

[@AdventureGlide]

This is already starting out so good. Love the bowling shirt.

[@ldorman]

I wish you guys would at least make a video per week - I have serious withdraw symptoms.

[@happygramper]

This is hands down the funniest motorbike vlog I have seen, wouldn't work though without Ryan's dry humour. Keep up the great production. Hi from South African

[@SoloPilot6]

Humor's not so dry in this one . . .

[@WildStyleWorks]

i have to say your videos are entertaining, informative and well made. great job. i really like such content!

[@zarakkhan9405]

Man your production quality is through the roof. Keep up the good work.

[@danogh2227]

You took water cooling to a whole new level...

[@mackan072]

I must give you this highest of praise. I don't have any real interest or knowledge in motorbikes, but yet I find myself drawn to your content. It really is a remark of a good content create, when you manage to draw me in and peak my interest regardless. I cannot quite put my finger on why that is, but I guess something about your content and storytelling really strike the balance between keeping things interesting, educational and yet simple enough for everyday people to understand. Kudos to you and your team, you're doing a spectacular job.

[@u.s.citizen9933]

I 2nd this. I found this channel with this video and it's great. I have some interest in motorcycles, but mostly the dirt bike kind with 2, 3, or 4 wheels haha. I dont plan on doing what they perform here in this video, but i love the content. Water washing away the logo is such a great touch, and nice music touch.

[@hawkswordzero2206]

The cpr bit in the back while talking about the sticks is pure art.

[@ofek3113]

Never owned a motorcycle; your videos used to be great, but now.. now they are awesome.

[@DrTranofEvil]

Love the dive flag on the tank 😁

[@artfiend75]

Oh buddy me and a friend kinda did absolutely nothing of the sort while adventuring through Costa Rica and had little to no problems! Just open throttle!!

[@ginkyo]

I lost it when Ryan gurgled underwater 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Amazing content as always 💖💖💖

[@kramnam4716]

Pretty much the only channel i don’t skip ads. It’s the least I can do.

[@adamsj01]

Hey Ryan! I'm trying to ride all winter ( to work) on my z900. What tires should I run and how to keep my chin warm? Love all your content!

[@SoybeanAK]

I run Shinko 700 front and rear (one of Ryan's previous recommendations). Turtle fur neckwarmer or a good 'ol wool scarf, plus a nice beard (maybe not as nice as yours!) does me fine here in southern ID. HTH!

[@adamsj01]

@@SoybeanAK I was positive that Ryan had covered it in some video somewhere but couldn't remember. I need to hunt down the tire video because my Continentals are destroyed after 3500 miles

[@SoybeanAK]

@@adamsj01 He did make a riding in snow video but it was mostly fun messing about. Anyway the 700s are still at maybe 30% after around 7k, but then it's just a 300lb XT250 with a 150lb guy on, riding conservatively! Dunno if they even make 'em for your bike.

[@adamsj01]

@@SoybeanAK copy that. Myself and the bike are a bit heavier. I don't know the meaning of conservative. I'm showing cords at 3k. Perhaps I'll swap on a car tire.

[@lucianocarcagno9771]

Is it me or Ryan's videos are getting weirder? ... Weird or not, always fun to watch!

[@arghyl]

I hope this was as fun to make as it was to watch, thanks for another great video. Music is on point!

[@gmarides1956]

dude i absolutely love your channel.

[@thomas316]

It's interesting to me motorcycles never came with a dead mans switch so if the rider fell off it kills the bike engine. 🙂

[@FortNine]

Trials bikes do! You raise a very good point - not sure why they never took off with other motorcycles. ~RF9

[@Mazra42]

Is this not what the clutch is for? I mean, sure, it doesn't account for when I'm driving my bike through a lake, but I'll manage...

[@MichaelJLong]

But what do I do if I lose a flip-flop on the way across? 😂

[@FortNine]

Go back for it! No man left behind. ~RF9

[@johngrimm452]

Loved CPR on the helmeted rider in the background. So many gems in the content!

[@andrewhall836]

I'm glad to see that a bright yellow rubber duck (I have on in my bathroom!) played such a major role in the modifications!! Bravo Sir! Bravo!!

[@dancarlson6799]

Of course this comes out a week after I flood my bike 😆 Great video man, keep up the good work!

[@barryquinn7922]

Entertaining, yet informative also. Even the sponsor interlude. I'm impressed

[@humbled_hooligan7538]

I live in florida and it is hurricane season, I really needed this! Your a life saver😁

[@thomasschmitz3765]

Even by the highest-possible standards, i.e., Fortnine's own, this is absolutely fantastic stuff. Bravo!

[@itt-itamartechtime8867]

When you upload right on my break at work ❤️

[@jackchow7333]

Love this channel for its ability to make me laugh whilst providing valuable information

[@DrLexus]

Really nice cinematography as always

[@darthgator639]

Great how to video! This will help greatly with my deep sea riding efforts in the future.

[@TeJoeTheHoe]

Perfect video! no bullshit, comedic, help full and most importantly informative. Love you man.

[@matiasaedo8447]

that VPN ad analogy was so well done 😆, great video ryan

[@snowcrash404]

man, i could watch that for hours, these videos all always to short - i need a Netflix special of FortNine - thx Ryan and Team ❤

[@lobster90hm]

I'm not sure what I just watched or when - or perhaps more importantly - why it will become useful for me to know it. However, I thank Ryan and the mighty Fortnine crew for providing this public service announcement. Also, the money counting machine during the sponsored ad section - genius!