7 Minute Motorcycle Teardown - Mechanic Crash Course

It doesn't take long to learn the core of motorcycle mechanics! We bring you a short and sweet breakdown of what every component on a motorbike does.
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[@JoelCreates]

"Young Canadian strips it down for your viewing pleasure"

[@swetabhsundram]

hahahahhaha

[@robcarle]

more like "young Canadian strips down older Asian , after some outdoor fun"

[@hattimanman7157]

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[@hattimanman7157]

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[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

"What are you doing, Step-Nine??"

[@mactipiak]

"We need to make a new video for this week... - What's the budget? - Hmm, Somewhere around 3 dollars? - Buy 2 white bedsheets in dollarama, I'll tear down the wall prop bike"

[@FortNine]

Shockingly accurate. ~RF9

[@glenpdavis]

7 bucks. You forgot the bearclaw from Tim Horton's.

[@clint5227]

,and still more entertaining than 99% of the tripe on KZbin.

[@Billz1981]

@@FortNine Did you put the bike back together, or were the "after" shots taken first?

[@Thezedword12]

@@Billz1981 I'm sure it was aftershots taken first, he just dropped a video today where he turned this bike into an Electric Bike

[@KennethLarsen86]

"How much air you add is kind of how long a teenager spends in the bathroom. It's entirely dependent on what you do with your wrist" - I think this is the best comment I've heard in the last 22+ years of toying with engines. Keep up the awesome work

[@kornaros96]

Man has proper technique...

[@951meatjr]

I legit came for this comment

[@levangkimthuocle6952]

Dude is like ryan Reynolds but work on motocycles

[@politepupper111]

legit has me in tears

[@dragonflysdiscoveries7567]

Classic, wasn't it. I must try remember that one 🤣

[@gaphic]

there’s something very comforting about how simple these machines actually are when you strip away the bells and whistles

[@theonedude129]

It really takes away my fear and anxiety about working on them. Like in cars they’re bigger with so many moving parts. But bikes? So simple and easy to see where things go and what they do. It’s genuinely enjoyable to work on them.

[@TheHeadTaco]

Everyone: Take bike apart then put it together Ryan: Put bike together then take it apart 6 months later

[@timjohnson1199]

Or, take it apart in a day and spend a year getting it back together.

[@TheHeadTaco]

@@timjohnson1199 ahh yes, like my five month winter long clutch job

[@ilovepandas1246]

I think your conflating the KLR with the Suzuki that he used here

[@TheHeadTaco]

@@ilovepandas1246 I know they’re not the same bike, I just thought it was funny there was a video about putting a bike together before there was one about taking it apart

[@timjohnson1199]

@@ilovepandas1246 Actually, I was kinda comparing it to my sixties something Triumph 250 that I had as a teenager way back when.

[@avitus5770]

I would gladly listen to even 70 minutes of this.

[@j_mars_cars]

Same! The music was so chill ❤️

[@bradleyakulov3618]

Make his top comment, and it might catch someone's attention. Hint-hint... it's the uploader's.

[@alexwood7678]

Yes! A 4 stroke engine teardown would be amazing...

[@billyboots3730]

"We force the engine to breath through the air filter, otherwise you get covid-19 in your engine" God i love Ryan's wit.

[@ludvigeh]

The delivery of Clarkson, the technical knowhow of Hammond, and the fashion sense of May. Above and beyond as always my dudes💪🏼

[@goddamnit]

Ok bro now we're just grasping for patterns here

[@jocacbs]

Amazing video, all said in 7 minutes, no ads, no longass intro, just a man who loves motorcycles. Thank you for your services fellow motorcyclist!

[@PineyRider]

Yeah, kudos to no ads!!

[@anish10242]

KZbin vanced if you have an android device.

[@Daniel37parker]

I swear the production value of your videos just keep getting better and better.

[@gregp103]

I feel, much like Canada's sweetheart Pamela Anderson in 1996, they've plateaued. dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B3%2F1%2F4%2F0%2F3140980%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D Time to spend more time in the bathroom with that twist throttle grip.

[@finnwoodward6706]

Brilliant as ever you two - thanks for keeping us entertained!

[@flannelboyvideos]

EVERY SINGLE VIDEO I find my self saying: "This is so good."

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Same. This is brilliant.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

I love this channel so much. I own a KTM 1290 Super Adventure because of you guys. Teenager joke is top notch writing lmao.

[@shauryavardhan7225]

Damn Josh, Funny finding you here. Love your content too brother !

[@kepdani]

Love your videos man

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Mind your slave cylinder, especially after valve checks. Mine exceptionally well maintained SAR has been sitting in a shop since September after suffering a sudden critical engine failure.

[@darylclarino5439]

lol didnt expect u here, love ur content too!

[@gxm164]

Amazing! I would love to see the 7 hours version where you teach everything to know about motorcycle mechanics. I would pay to have this course with Ryan explaining it so clearly. Please do it!!!

[@EduardoBenfield]

me too , please

[@isabellab57976]

i think a lot of your subscribers would pay for a mechanic course from you guys

[@Carlisho]

I just took Penn Foster’s motorcycle technician program and now coming back to this video all I can think of is how much easier it is to understand with Ryan explaining it while making jokes along the way 😂

[@tomwxrd2781]

unfortunately modern bikes are a bastard to work on compared to older bikes (especially Ducatis)

[@chocomintmonza]

*"Honey wake up! Fortnine posted!"*

[@pbbbht]

I think the talent and skill involved taking something so complex and explaining it so simply is entirely under-appreciated. This borders on a super power.

[@verloaded2564]

Man the dedication this man puts into his videos is insane

[@adityayitda]

The shortest and most rewarding "Crash Course" ever!

[@yvan2218]

"its entirely dependent on what you do with your wrist"

[@ikaradata]

This is about throttle right?

[@karthikkumar1942]

@@ikaradata 😹😹😹 Wrist could hold more than just Throttle !!!

[@NoahGrandry]

im dying hahahahaha

[@calholli]

@@ikaradata Twisting does help, yes.

[@Hipopelusas]

I just couldn't stop laughing

[@DoubleClutchAutoReviews]

Someone PLEASE give this man and his team their own show. They deserve it 1000x more than ANY "real housewife".

[@steveroger8837]

So hard to believe you don’t have 5M+ subscribers with this much quality content. Can’t imagine how much work goes into these videos. Brought another one closer to the motorcycle realm

[@aniketsengupta7394]

People want "I gave a certain guy 1M$ to eat his shit" Kind of content.

[@yo-no9879]

Me on a Sunday and Fortnine uploads: "An unexpected surprise but a welcome one"

[@Strongest_under_heaven]

*a surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@nipheon]

I feel like they have been consistently uploading every other sunday for a while now. Or at least often enough that I came here today in anticipation and was not disappointed.

[@CED99]

It feels like regular Sunday uploads are a thing... or semi-regular Sunday uploads at least.

[@DJrainbizzles]

I usually don’t even bother to comment a compliment on these videos because you two never miss, but adding stop motion to your usual scripting, research, and production has me typing this. Saved the video to favorites. Keep it up y’all, cheers from west coast US!

[@brantonbush]

I second this the production value and commentary were superb. I always look forward to video release days.

[@user-bl4xv4dx2t]

This has to be the BEST OVERVIEW of how a motorcycle works. Should be in every beginner’s classroom-in Canada and around the world! ENTERTAINING…

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brilliant as ever you two - thanks for keeping us entertained!

[@sytheii]

Mosdef

[@sytheii]

@@AnupBhatt cameraman yo, his partner in crime

[@TeenyBopped]

there is a special place in this world for people like us who say "mosdef"@@sytheii

[@topsecret1837]

“How much air you add is like how long a teenager spends in the bathroom. It’s entirely dependent on what you do with your wrist.” Did not see that coming.

[@poseidon8662]

that was the best line

[@hunger993]

If you keep the door closed, you wont have too

[@Vermeulenisdenaam]

I almost pissed my pants at that one 🤣

[@robcourtney1997]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jaswinderssss]

@@hunger993 🤣🤣🤣

[@daletalaplaya5086]

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication!" Ryan you are the de Vinci of the motorcycle world.

[@coltellifaidate1921]

This is the best explainer video I've ever watched. Clear Concise Engaging Funny Useful I wish I was a copywriter half as good as you guys are. Incredible

[@NICUofficial]

Took a long break from riding when my baby girl was born. You were my favorite motorcycle channel back then but WOW I cannot believe how far you have come. Almost 2mil subscribers. CONGRATS YOU FUCKING DESERVE IT!!! Great video, simple, funny, taught me a lot in a short time

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

"We have this ignition coil. Like my ex girlfriend it bottles up a bunch of energy and releases a huge outburst... on the spark plug" Shakespearean

[@williamrobertson8962]

Key word being “ex”

[@absolutemattlad2701]

Lmao literally same

[@dcxplant]

"like my ex-girlfriend...." Boom, there it is. The moment of brilliant dialog that makes the entire vid worth it, and why we keep coming back.

[@konihan]

Phew. Use of words + sound effects + music + volume + pictures + camera work + cutting + frames = the perfect video.

[@echothreemike]

Hands down the bestestestest motorcycle channel on the KZbins. I now own a '08 KLR because of Ryan & Co. Thank you, and greetings from South Africa! 🇿🇦

[@jsjywy007]

“Gas tank. It’s like a tank for gas.”

[@scottsayings2783]

just wait til you hear about an air box

[@IlFriendZonelI]

@@scottsayings2783 I heard it’s like a box but for air 😳

[@mark250k]

When you put them back together in order up until you found one screw left on the floor😅.

[@timjohnson1199]

That's the Jesus bolt. As in "Jesus, where does this go?"

[@Mrbumbons1]

And still can't find the 1/4 x 10mm socket.

[@kaptein1247]

thats not as bad as a ring

[@oscarleon3008]

That's just weight reduction.

[@nty]

or worse, a spring

[@teddingtonbear3265]

Probably the greatest video for motorcycle owners that has ever existed.

[@__Yannick__]

I love this. I've been learning more maintenance on my bike recently, and this type of video, covering the whole bike and literally taking it apart is so incredibly helpful! Thank you!!!

[@ReapFreak4]

1:18 he's holding back his laugh 😂

[@csv]

Man, his writings get better and better each time. All the analogies. Damn!

[@namcojr]

It's incredible how it gets better every time. Amazing, and thank you Ryan and crew!

[@wolfbane8290]

Amazing vid. I found your channel recently and honestly between the production quality of your work, your narrative/presenting style, and your no-punches-held candor you've created a gold standard for motorcycle content. Keep the amazing vids coming.

[@M0toroid]

This is my 3rd or something comment on KZbin in all my 10 years of viewership. This video is art.

[@iamtheiceman]

Seriously, Ryan, if there was ever a vote for the most loved/appreciated motorcycle KZbinr, I know you would win hands down ! Love all your videos with the technical integrity, cinematic influence, and comedic undertones. Damn well done. As always.

[@Engineer.Critics]

amazing I love your way of presentation, its brief but comprehensive, really impressive. good work dude keep it up.

[@calebg8078]

30 years old.. just bought my first bike a 1976 Honda 750 super sport! This video was very informative thank you!!

[@ME262MKI]

0:23 that sounded so... Clarkson "The gas tank, it's kinda like a tank... For gas"

[@kiisu74]

I was thinking Rambo 3. Dude: What's that? Rambo: It's a blue light. Dude: What's it do? Rambo: Turns blue.

[@adityapalsinghmertia1346]

more like chandler attempting advertising, "Cheese, it's milk.. that you chew"

[@cisium1184]

And it's also capable of automatically synchronizing cardinal grammeters.

[@mixispid]

I like the barely contained laughter on it's a box... for air.

[@r3d_stain]

He does have this Clarkson style. But I just can't imagine Jeremy calling liquid "gas" ;)

[@jiddeyjiddey]

"how much air you add is kinda like how long a teenager spends in the bathroom, it's entirely dependent on what you do with your wrist" got me so hard my gosh

[@johnalogue9832]

It did? Weird, but I guess it'll save you some time.

[@kailynwalsh1148]

I'm getting my first bike soon and you have been absolutely essential to my understanding safety/everything else. The best resource out there hands down, you should be very proud of what you do.

[@garethtemple6242]

Great video as always. I've been riding in the UK for over 40 years and despite being nearly 60, I have managed to gather absolutely no mechanical knowledge or practical ability during these years, so this was perfect for me. I also loved the bike itself as it was just what I remember being around 40 years ago!

[@NzJohny]

Let's sit on 2 wheels with exploding liquid between our legs. Got to love it

[@restorationkiwi3643]

Yes

[@timjohnson1199]

Exactly. No windshield, seat belt, airbags, bumpers, et al. And the pavement is racing by a few inches under our toes. How does the Nanny State still let motorcycles on the road?

[@NzJohny]

@@timjohnson1199 I'm sure they will try something one day.

[@MrCODEmaster00]

@@timjohnson1199 The fenders act in a very minor way like bumpers, as in, if I get bumped on the rear going 15mph because someone is on the phone not realizing they need to stop for the red instead of crawl to the line since well.. there's something behind the line and in front of them... • My tire doesn't get bent, and the fender takes the hit., • Airbags can be done with Helite vests/airbags if you want one, just needs a 60cc Co2 cartridge to replace/re-use, much simpler than paying thousands of dollars to pack the airbag back into the steering column of a car, and just as well where the motorcycle airbags come in various sizes and don't cause broken noses, fractured wrists, sometimes chest and rib cage issues, the motorcycle airbag is fitted to your size AND only needs 60lbs of force to go off, more than accidentally walking from the motorcycle, LESS than that needed for a car, I've had a car go into the ditch before at 45mph and probably 30mph after the wet mud slowed me down and the airbag didn't shoot off, and that's not exactly something unheard of either., • now about the seatbelt.. well, that would be unsafe on motorcycles, just how the locking-pedals for bicycles are considered unsafe unless you're in a race that has closed off roads., • Windshields? Windscreen are mostly present by stock on motorcycles nowadays anyways, but easily accessible on the 3rd party market, for anything from sport bikes to cruiser bikes to even a Grom. *SHORT:* Bikes do have windscreens on most models, aftermarket parts if desired, bikes can also have airbags (A goldwing model, if not still, did have airbag in the motorcycle as an option) that are worn as a vest which are safer than car airbags (talking about driver/rider only, even a passenger can wear an airbag though) and don't break rib cages, break wrists or noses due to the 1-size-fits-all styling and rapid deployment that hits you rather than protects your body on all sides, as for bumpers, yeah, the frame that extends past the read tire, and the fenders protect the motorcycle from getting bent wheels and the frame of motorcycle takes the impact, sorta like the flimsy "bumpers" or front/rear fenders on cars that just have a metal rigid chasis that they are mounted on. *SUPER SHORT* I do realize you /might/ be joking, but people do think like you typed, people are not aware and/or willfully ignorant about the safety of motorcycles.

[@pkdrumzs]

@@timjohnson1199 see: actuaries.

[@adamsimper6364]

Einstein said “If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you probably don't understand it yourself” or something. *This* is why I love F9

[@serenapudelski3958]

This was so incredibly helpful! I’m looking into getting my first bike in this helped me understand the mechanical side of it! Brilliantly done sir.🎉

[@joemaffei3760]

That was an amazing breakdown! So simple yet so brilliantly done! Was like watching art! Love from Philly!

[@islabonita4193]

LoL.."Entirely dependent on what you do with your wrist"...LOL who writes these scripts, Love it 😅

[@ShubhankarD30]

yeah 😂😂

[@theunitedempire6532]

He does :p

[@nicksokolis6343]

Ryan does.

[@njpaddler]

You're presenter and motorcycle wrench, that wise cracking guy on screen is the guilty party.

[@islabonita4193]

@@njpaddler Subscribing to this channel has all rewards no regrets from day 1.

[@yashtripathi1066]

There should be a new category at Academy Awards just to give Ryan an Oscar. Your channel has helped me during some really hard times. Keep making awesome videos.

[@primerim2799]

i think Oscar needs to be given a Ryan...

[@davidalder6558]

Ryan, I just love the way you present complex ideas in easily digestible chunks. Keep up the great work and humor. Dave from Nova Scotia

[@LowTonin]

I was actually really unclear before on how the engine turned the gears. Thank you so much for the clear and simple explanation.

[@iangrozier7877]

I can completely appreciate the time, effort and cinematography that went into that. Well done Ryan..... Very well done Fireblade next week?.....no!!

[@InfernalAbyssssss]

This is going to be a classic of all times... like every single video on this channel.

[@teo-medesi]

It's incredible how much effort and passion goes into your videos. Keep it up 👍

[@whaleudder8453]

This was the most compelling seven minutes of information I already knew, yet I couldn’t look away. Masterful presentation.

[@varshitrajput8492]

It’s crazy how good the script for this video is. Hands down best youtuber.

[@Amelia-ls8hp]

there’s something very comforting about how simple these machines actually are when you strip away the bells and whistles

[@TLYRIDER]

Rainy day in NJ today, right time this notification popped up and I am now enjoying it.

[@TheClarkenstein]

Should clear up by one. Hoping to get a ride in later today.

[@blarfnugle5653]

Hey same! I'm hoping to ride up to washington's hill once it clears up.

[@TLYRIDER]

@@TheClarkenstein wow looking forward to it. I just installed a throttle lock on my Vulcan S and was waiting for the rain to stop for me to test it out

[@TLYRIDER]

@@blarfnugle5653 lets plan a ride out

[@PineyRider]

Same here. I bought a TW200 partly because of this guy. And I think that video "Crossing the Only Desert in Canada" is among their best. Sold me!!

[@ilanfriedman114]

I've been watching this channel for years. This guy makes some of the most creative, easy to understand, original, humorous content I've ever seen. By far my favorite motorcycle youtube channel.

[@joshellis8848]

Another great video from you guys. So simple, and yet explains it all for anyone who was looking to start out and knew very little of how a bike operates. And as always, the way it was presented was flawless and funny.

[@ChrisMHilton]

I don't even care what the videos are about anymore, I'm just addicted to how well they are made.

[@frantssagmyr-truksvik6140]

I have never seen such an easy to understand and well-made video about how anything works in my whole life! this channel is pure gold for bike enthusiasts :)

[@danielzito8462]

Have to say this. I have probably watched every video about motorcycles on KZbin. Yet, the content quality of this guy is extremely good! On top of that, no ads no sponsorship??? This is really unique! Great job dude! Thank you so much!

[@Njurdi]

Just the sheer quality of your content. Amazing, keep it up guys!

[@normanpomona]

I wonder how long it took him to record this video. Respect.

[@oooda231]

somehow this makes working on one SEEM soothing *glares at my own bike in pieces*

[@The1stHomosapien]

Just like how blue peter made it look easy to build stuff

[@x75hurricane]

"And this is a seized bolt. See how the spanner went round but the bolt did not? See how it has now snapped flush with the surrounding case?"

[@Shinysideup]

Awesome video, that must of taken ages to make. Consistently top quality content and some of the best motorcycle content on KZbin. Well done Fortnine.

[@WhyForWhatNow]

This is so beautifully edited Also your broad appreciation of all types of bikes sets you apart from the rest Love from Aus 1:00 was an amazing analogy

[@monin1983]

This guy should have his own TV show. I mean he and his team's production and writing quality are ...dare I say 'wasted' on KZbin. Imagine if amazon gave him a reasonable budget and a 30 minute slot every week.....🤪 keep up the amazing work buddy. Hit me up if you every fancy a trip to watch the NorthWest200 Races.....might make for good content post pandemic 🤞🏼 🏁 🏍💨

[@captainprice3816]

Im a simple guy, i see Fortnine upload _I Click, I Watch, I Like_

[@deonclod]

I play it again.

[@fackthegl4094]

i love this channel, it is so professional and still manages to be so funny, i am just a young lad getting his license soon and im glad to have lurned a lot from you. all of this is so helpful and made me a lot less nervous to get that license. i have a cagiva roadster 125cc and i cant wait to drive and learn more from you. Greetings from germany :)

[@belpri633]

This video is a masterpiece. The explanation, the side jokes, the amount of knowledge transferred in such an intuitive way is priceless. Well done ❤❤❤

[@kenlombard3269]

The way you deliver humor with your presentation is brilliant, you have a gift young man. Thanks for always making me chuckle.

[@abhishekar809]

Mesmerizing man! Making videos like this is nothing but ART! Lots of love...

[@StefanoBorini]

30 years ago, you got this information from your dad, on a piece of paper, normally while he drinks a beer and relaxes in a hot summer day. Today you get fortnine.

[@AlchemistsTable]

Some of the best content on KZbin - right here. Sir you are a legend.

[@stefan_moto4829]

wow this was the best video I've ever seen explaining how a motorcycle is working

[@TubbyTwoWheel]

Literally every video on this channel is just so satisfying 😬

[@vitalius_xiii]

To explain pretty much EVERYTHING about a motorcycle in a simple and elegant way - that takes a genius. Bravo, Ryan!

[@KlipGames]

once again, an incredibly well made and explained video. you guys are amazing for our sport

[@rahulgothwal2397]

1:25 best explanation of air filter 🤣🤣🤣

[@yoonjeongsoo9378]

This is a RIDICULOUSLY educational vid. I'm not even kidding. Thank you so much for this

[@abhijeet4evr]

I learned more in a 7minute KZbin video than I did in my 7 years of schooling

[@thecanadiangrill1715]

Wow! What a video dude! I can appreciate that you and your team must have spent hours on this educational, yet delightful short presentation. I will definitely be sharing! Thanks so much!

[@TheJrschaefer]

This guy has great presentation and editing skills. Subbed!

[@open_water2411]

A motorcycle really is a work of art.

[@nadew.02]

Since I was a child I have been really interested in motorcycles. Recently I decided to discover them more. Your video was easy to understand and fun to watch. Thank you for your effort

[@geetarthneo]

The editing of this video is amazing.

[@tijmenwobben]

This is perfect timing! I am just tearing my bike apart for a rebuild :)

[@tijmenwobben]

@Patriotic Indus '94 Suzuki Gs500, I'm turning it into a scrambler. I am on insta @tijmen_gs500scrambler. :)

[@ReallyTY4Real]

That's 50 hours of motorcycle maintnance and repair classes in 7 minutes right here.

[@timange124]

That was soo well put together. Super informative, and actually fun to watch. Huge fan of Fortnine!

[@IdealBike]

When motorcycle science and entertainment meets and deliver us another great one!

[@kurz5342]

About to start my driving lessons for the A2 license, been a really interesting channel and can’t wait :D

[@leftcoaster67]

Good luck. Don't panic, keep your eyes open. And be gentle on the controls. Best advice a motorcycle instructor told me. The bike can do way more than you can. So trust the bike.

[@amin1555]

i’ve been searching for these kind of good video as i’m a trainee mechanic, F9 answered my call

[@Nooboroshi]

This video is good enough to show students on my IC Engine class.

[@tballz1988]

Yeah nah, totally skipped over the fact its a 2 stroke missed alot or information.

[@dimitrioss.2569]

I do not even ride a motorcycle and yours is the greatest channel on KZbin, I wanted you to know that.

[@clifffawcett]

What a fantastic summary of all of the functions of a motorcycle! With a little entertainment sprinkled on top. Thanks Ryan and Aneesh!