Top 5 Motorcycle Life Hacks (Part 3)

Back by popular demand. RyanF9 shares with us his final installment of his Top 5 Motorcycle Life Hacks to complete the trilogy!
Top 5 Motorcycle Life Hacks part 2 video time stamps:
0:10 - Odor Hack
0:43 - Waterproof Side Cases
1:09- D.I.Y ABS Adjuster
2:04 - Sun Peak Alternative
2:47 - Keeping it cool!
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[@johnmadsen37]

Likewise, ice cubes to keep cool, piss your pants to get warm, then cool.

[@user-cg9vp9bf5d]

Fuck y’all

[@PJ3721]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s 4am and I was laughing out kid to this

[@jamess8675309]

Just pissed myself laughing

[@stefanp.1416]

Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@gronkgrunk]

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Thanks for doing part 3, Ryan. Looking fwd to part 4 now!

[@FortNine]

It's coming! I was running out of hacks until the last group ride. Then my buddies mentioned a few beauties for the next video! ~RyanF9

[@doxasnob8137]

Thanks again Ryan. A hack on your hacks... 1 use clear garbage bags so you can tell what is in there and tie them with wide rubber bands or Velcro ties, makes item easier to pack. 2. On hot days steal a tip from bicyclists, put a frozen water bottle on your lower spine area. We bicyclists use the back center pocket on our riding jersey, on a motorcycle tuck your shirt around it, and you can have a cold drink when you need it. This really cools off your core!, Enjoy!

[@tomkuhl4770]

I use a strip of window tint across the top of my visor on my helmets, really happy with the effect it has and still able to see through it. You have great videos!

[@pgoody]

Cant tell if Ryan is 16 or 36...

[@FortNine]

Somewhere in the middle, I reckon. ~RyanF9

[@pgoody]

Great videos man, keep em up!

[@uknowngamer1017]

@Combat Wombat precisely

[@johnnygross4415]

HEY, I'm an old Hodaka owner, started with a Super Rat up to the 250. great trail bike. Wash. state@Combat Wombat

[@FirstNameLastName-gz1sw]

He’s actually 49...

[@munk_ken]

A cool trick I figured out for commuting on 100+ days, is to take your plaid work shirt, and soak that sucker. If you've got an under-tee then you're set because that moisture will stick around for up to 35 minutes depending on the humidity. I ride full gear every day when commuting regardless of how hot it is, so this trick has saved me from getting heat stroke on my commute home several times. Plus, once you have your gear on, nobody's going to really know that you've just spent 2 minutes soaking your shirt at the sink.

[@flamingturkey9532]

" tampering with the ABS is dangerous and it is not advisable, it should never be done on public roads, it voids the insurance 'and its super fun' blah blah blah"

[@pascalkargut3237]

He said it so you don’t have to

[@rowlandstraylight]

Tape on the visor works well. I like to tape across the top of my internal sunvisor, particularly in the winter when the sun is very low. Only needs a thin strip. Folding the tape back on itself at the end can make a tear-off sunstrip, for example my mother used to live in the hills with an hour or so of twisties with the sun in my eyes before i reached the motorway where i'd want to be tucked in behind the screen, so I used to make an electrical tape tear-off before leaving. You can get printed vinyl stickers off of ebay for a more upmarket look. Strips of translucent vinyl of the kind used for car sunstrips also work well. Asking nicely in the right wrap shop will get you pick of the offcuts for nowt or close to.

[@stephenwhited1833]

Another with the visor is to get the window tint for curved windows and put it at the top so that you can move your head to look through the tint or the clear. It works great.

[@surrealchemist]

Hack my life into pieces

[@obsession7747]

this is my last resourt

[@frankyalvarez7160]

OBSESSION Suffocation no breathing

[@deadfrominside698]

😂😂😂😂😛😛 This comment made my day

[@leesonneville1817]

Hack my bike into pieces This is my last retort

[@tonysmith3232]

This my bike's last resort.

[@gianniskanellopoulos2676]

Authentic guy with honest informative videos. Keep it up.

[@mike309saa]

With the tape over the visor hack. I've done this ever since riding mainly because my CBT instructor said about it lol but I also put a strip along the bottom of my visor for when I'm at traffic lights etc and have my visor up I still get sun shade. Just be careful not to put too much tape on though as it restricts your view and for me personally made me feel claustrophobic so I only have like 1 strip of tape along the bottom and 2 along the top with some over lap.

[@NoNamesLeftFuk]

Thumbs up for a part 4 guys! Bleed ryan dry boys!

[@FortNine]

#ComingSoon ~RyanF9

[@SwedenFreakz]

FortNine Coming soon he says...

[@manusk40]

Soon was 4 months ago

[@OmegaTryce]

lol this and part 1, 2, & 3 were TOTALLY filmed at the same time, lol check the intros, he's wearing the exact same thing and body position. "Back by popular demand" lol you never left... I know he doesn't live in that studio or at least I hope not lol.

[@trents9inchnails]

Always rode with ice in my pockets when living in Vegas. I also put a cold gel packs in my armor pouches on my jacket

[@noncompliant209cali]

Not always, after 2 minutes you rode with water in your pockets

[@bbldrizzy69god910]

You look like a human version of BMW s1000rr

[@deadfrominside698]

😂😂😂

[@dungeon5028]

the s1000rr is not the fanciest, but it has character and so does Ryan xD

[@bbldrizzy69god910]

@@dungeon5028 wow did u really answer a 3 yr old comment

[@dungeon5028]

@@bbldrizzy69god910 and you commented my answer to a 3 year old comment ;)

[@yoshlinmartin5620]

@@dungeon5028 you got a point

[@llamamanism]

I’ve had the same leather trousers for 20 years and never cleaned them, they still fit and work well Regards. Pongo

[@SoldierOfGaming]

Cannot get enough of these! Great little hacks!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

For those intimidated by "Leather Care"... Don't be. Washing leathers is as simple as Saddle Soap, and it works JUST like regular bar soap for your body... Follow up with a rag and either Neatsfoot, Leather Lotion, or Linseed oil... I have a preference for linseed, as it polymerizes in the leather and creates a sort of composite material... While this does make the leather stiffen up a little over time, it's not so hard as to cause breaking or rips... AND you only really need to lotion/oil the leathers a couple times a year to keep them in good condition, even with regular washing, which you also shouldn't do too often, still making the laundry sheets hack useful... There just isn't an excuse to NEVER EVER clean the stuff... like that's any kind of a good idea... While you don't want to overwork leathers, you don't want to ignore them, either... Dirt and grime deteriorate leather too. AND the natural oils that ordinarily nourish skin don't happen after it's leather, so it needs the help... ;o)

[@RobertoOrtizFalagan]

Love the black tape idea. I'm going to try it right away!

[@Hockeycoho]

More of these great tips ! I never even THOUGHT of the Ice cubes trick and I am AGATT in the summer so that is a SAHWEET solution as Icecubes can be found all over (maybe even worth carrying a little cooler filled with big ice cubes for those Utah or Nevada rides!)

[@n-gov]

I use a balaclava under my helmet, helps with smell a bit!

[@kaledotzler7143]

The f***ing puns and jokes you throw in are the best aha. Never thought I'd actually thoroughly enjoy watching gear tips. Keep the videos coming!

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

I like the ABS switch idea. Very useful.

[@Quinney84]

1 more. Dead flies on visor hack. 1. put kettle On 2. Get a sheet of kitchen roll 3. Soak kitchen roll in water 4. Place on visor 5. Make a cup of tea/coffee 6. Drink coffee 7. Take off kitchen roll and dry 8. Thank me later

[@C64SX]

This is the first thing I do before I put my gear on, to get rid of the bugs from the last ride. Wet kitchen roll, let it sit for maybe 10 minutes while I fiddle with the other gear and get the bike ready. No need to get bottles of expensive bug remover, water will do the trick if you let it soak for a bit.

[@ChiranjeevJain252]

Your videos are simply amazing.

[@MeeAndChicken]

here in the UK there's no chance I'll be putting ice cubes in my pocket any time soon.

[@imadecoy.]

Well at least you don't have snow on the roads for a straight 7 months of the year.

[@Quinney84]

Love your bike in the cold.... give thst engine a hug.

[@leesonneville1817]

@Aaron Haynes You need a permit or something? A loicense?

[@chrismofer]

even here in California when it's hot I think it would be super uncomfortable to have water soaking my clothes under my jacket or my pants.

[@chrismofer]

@Leg over Lass maybe you can attach a 'cramp buster' for your thumb to rest on so it's not in the wind. or, gloves.

[@joel8034]

I recently found this vid. The black tape sun-visor is an excellent idea. I tried it and I like it. It works well.

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

Very nice. Thanks again for all you do Ryan.

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

These all need to be put into a playlist!

[@trueword247]

2:17 newbies, be aware, electrical tape tends to leave adhesive on when tape removed. so remove sooner than later

[@wipperwil]

Totally brilliant AGAIN! Thanks Ryan…

[@jacob5486]

Ice cubes had me dying...but ill give it a go.

[@grackleboi2523]

Hey man. Just gotta say, I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@vishrutmangoli777]

My Man has come a long way

[@Subboxstoker]

Small chunks of cedar work better than dryer sheets they naturally absorb oder and moisture, I have sweaty feet and have been using the same cedar for a decade now keeps shoes lasting longer also.

[@ADVster_vlogs]

Really interested on the electrical tape idea for glare reduction. I will research it a bit more, but I just might try today on my way home.

[@gronkgrunk]

It works great, just do it exactly like he showed on the vid. U can even adjust the tape angle to suit yr preference. No more scorched retinas!

[@truantray]

ADVster research it for a few more months, perhaps write a Master's dissertation before investing 99 cents on a piece of tape.

[@ADVster_vlogs]

I used this hack for my commute. I live West of my job so I get blinded by the sun on both commutes. So far the Hack is great. The sun is in the right spot to get blocked by the tape. I foresee that as we move dipper into winter the sun is going to be lower, below the tape. I could add more rows of tape, but I will not be able to see anything.

[@davelikesbikes7868]

ADVster Apply automotive limo tint to the top of your visor instead. You can see through it and it blocks the glare of the sun.

[@Taniwha351]

ADVster Late to the party, I know, But a more useful place is across the bottom of your visor. Allowing you to raise or lower the "sunshade" as needed.

[@WckedShadw]

Underrated channel

[@The_Major1337]

But if you make a switch, you would also have to connect the fuse in series, otherwise you can destroy your ABS controller board through excess voltage!

[@imthedarknight-8755]

The Major series or parallel switches shouldn’t effect voltage, but if the switch is in parallel it won’t disable the fuse. It will bypass the fuse if it blows, which will mean more amps than planned will get to your abs and that’ll fry it

[@dwayneharris3874]

I like your electrical tape visor. Helmet manufacturers haven't clued in to the need for a visor. I can't imagine not having one in a car.

[@OuroborosChoked]

Loving the hobo solutions... newspapers to keep warm, trash bags to carry stuff in wet weather... I'm sure it works, just🤣

[@rd2246]

Very useful tips thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@MotoJaxDS]

Love the dryer sheet idea, thanks!

[@pauldavison2116]

I say someone put those small blue freezer packs into their pockets. Worked a charm.

[@seadog686]

The taping the helmet visor tip is an old race car driver's trick from waay back (like 1950's).

[@bikedude5911]

WRT cheap gear, the same applies to rain gear. I ride with NERO over shoes. They collapse flat are not only waterproof but also work in the winter as galoshes.

[@JupiterAuRider]

hey Ryan, there's no reaction taking place in the melting of ice. it is phase changing, and it requires latent heat of melting to phase change; that heat that you want to get rid off. have a great day I freaking love your content

[@zrx12gs650g]

I like the sun visor hack.. so many times sun is blinding and the sunglasses don't quite cut it.. Good idea, Thanks!

[@adrianfumi]

What ever floats your boat, that's "Great Value!" Hahahahaha!

[@oldmanjima.k.a.oldfahrt6572]

As always, informative and funny. Ride on!

[@mattbrown1277]

Great tips on this video series. Thank you.

[@andrewtucker7990]

"Back by popular demand." Dayum son, how long did you wear those clothes? 🤣🤣🤣

[@t.a.kalsekar]

Love your videos buddy. Love from India.

[@dlr213]

You seem like a cool dude. Would love to ride some day if you ever come to NYC

[@jeffferguson7256]

i have done the tape visor and it works great

[@Adam-wt5id]

I use heavy sweet designer fragrances to freshen my gear. Typically a JPG Ultra Male a very sweet dense vanilla that is comforting to wear

[@bikedude5911]

I do the tape on the visor but take the visor off and run it on the inside. Of course being careful nt to interfere with the pivot or the seal at the top (if there is one).

[@mansgonemadmgm6842]

1:45 if you were a switch in place of your ABS fuse, be sure to incorporate a (inline) fuse in that circuit. Don't replace the fuse with a switch! That should be obvious but not everyone is electrically savvy..

[@UltraNoobian]

KZbin notified me just now that this was uploaded 18 minutes ago... so I watch this... and all the other parts.

[@JJ_ExMachina]

The Ice really works... I live in Tampa, FL... where the Summer heat is deadly. I ALWAYS ride with full gear, but even high quality mesh is still going to roast you alive when sitting at relights. What I do for the Ice is stick a handful of the ice in to a cloth pouch and or wash cloth... I do this for each of the pockets on the jacket. This way it takes a few minutes for the ice to start melting. PLUS it is much easier to add the ice to the jacket this way, so you are not stuck fumbling about with loose ice cubes dripping water all over the kitchen, which helps keep the wife happy :P OH and at the end of your ride, you are left with a nice damp, cool cloth to wipe your sweaty face off with :)

[@chevyon37s]

Much better than the first two hack videos....

[@MindOfManZaar]

Dryer sheets also make great lint-free rags for wiping visors & wind screens.

[@ryandavis4689]

Good hacks. I have a Bell Qualifier dlx with a Sena system. It has outstanding Transitsions lens

[@heartofodds]

Wipe visor with alcohol first, don't touch the sticky stuff if you can manage, or anywhere it's going(the back of other tape sometimes). Electical tape really doesn't like any oil.

[@tripeee58]

Oot & Aboot! GR8 stink prevention hack! Sun peek Lovin' it! Montreal, loved it though my favorite is still Ottawa.

[@tylerhayes6267]

More Motorcycle Hacks please... Great vids bro keep em up

[@stefansago]

Great channel! I'm loving the quality of your videos! big thumbs up :) What do you wear for cold weather?

[@FortNine]

Thanks! I don't wear anything special for cold weather - just lots of layers underneath! The top layer is always some kind of waterproof gear though ... makes a huge difference for cutting the wind, even when it isn't rainy. ~RyanF9

[@stefansago]

Very helpful as always! thank you :) If you're ever in London, Ontario and need video help or anything, please feel free to connect with me.

[@sergeant146]

Thank you for being so informative 👍👍

[@caseyhunsdon3835]

Why do you guys not have more Subscribers?? Thumbs up to all the videos that I have seen!

[@rickfromgermany3287]

ice cubes - what a great idea !

[@luc1ferblack]

do the tape on the bottom or top and bottom. as the sun get low it allows you to adjust your visor to match the sun

[@tyn8058]

tried the ice cubes. an hour later, I look like I pissed my pants.

[@MichaelWaite]

Only last weekend I was thinking about pulling the ABS fuse on my V-strom L2 whilst green-laning in Wales. But decided to see if others had safely done it first. So timely advice. Thanks. Not so sure about some of the other comments from viewers like spinning the back wheel with the front brake on. How would that work and would it damage the bike?

[@FortNine]

Hey! One thing to note - pulling the fuse kills the ABS on *both wheels*. So watch your front. As for the burnout trick, I've never got it to reliably work on my Strom. Pulling a big wheelie normally kills the ABS for me, but I suck at wheelies so I rarely use that trick. ~RyanF9

[@MichaelWaite]

FortNine Thanks for the heads up.

[@DmitrySerbin]

Yes! I am not the one who use black tape on visor! I knew it! But i put in inside of visor so noone even sees it.

[@kiiturii]

can you just take it off afterwards without any residue from the tape?

[@DmitrySerbin]

@@kiiturii didn't try, but why not? Cleaning alcohol mixed with water will help

[@kiiturii]

@@DmitrySerbin will have to try this then

[@DmitrySerbin]

@@kiiturii I did this on my second helmet too. Even with dark glasses

[@kennethlindahl9206]

An add to the ice cube trick just put a cold beverage in each inner pocket of your jacket also if you can pull it off ask if you can put your helm and jacket in the walk-in at work or the bar you frequent

[@foxancheros]

Canada hot? Classic. So funny. ......great channel, seriously though.

[@TheCogitech]

Where I live in Canada, it regularly hits over 40 Celcius in the summer. That's 104 F in case you can't use google. Ice cubes in pockets would be welcome on many of my rides.

[@imadecoy.]

I got heat stroke one day riding last year. It can definitely get pretty hot. Wish I had the ice cubes.

[@NinjaLifeCrisis]

You have a great channel Ryan!

[@phillipfox8874]

I love your life hacks video if you could keep them rolling out I used your dandruff defog idea and magnets for stop lights and they all work so if you could put out more life hacks that would be amazing p.s u got a fan in Washington in US fort nine rocks

[@FortNine]

I'm writing a Part 4 video this week - not exactly sure when we'll film it... but eventually! Thanks for watching :) ~RyanF9

[@jacktomaszewski]

You can turn the ABS off on V-strom by putting it on stand, rear tire up, and shifting some gears, ABS will go crazy and turn itself off untill you restart your bike

[@pranayshekar]

part 4

[@FortNine]

Haha yeah there probably will be! Did a group ride last weekend and heard about a few more moto hacks that I'd love to share. ~RyanF9

[@axolotl2494]

-Hey, how old are you? I don`t know, between 16 and 36... -What? Send a pic! *sends any video from his channel* (Yo, no offense, I look somehow the same :D)

[@FortNine]

Hahaha yep, I'm somewhere between 16 and 36. Good guess :) ~RF9

[@khalifaalattiyah8341]

hey ryan, how about something for the international riders, where i live summers get up to 50 degrees Celsius!! but lane splitting is legal everywhere so a bikes your best bet in a commute. any more tips/ gear for staying cool or keeping your motorcycle from melting into a puddle lol.... i tryed slipping a laptop cooling fan in my jacket instead of a back protector and hooking it up to a power bank lol it faild

[@FortNine]

Hey! Yeah I've got a few tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSYeIOca6ljqLM ~RyanF9

[@khalifaalattiyah8341]

Good man, your every bit as good a film maker as a motovlogger... love the cinimatics bro

[@Hockeycoho]

These videos are GREAT ! can you make it a regular thing for weeks ?......

[@everardomezajr3495]

Is that an ice cube in your pocket? Or are you just upset to see me?? Great content 🙃

[@harshitmohan7554]

i just hit the 300 like ryan☺

[@xavierdeveto2621]

Abs tip is genius

[@rovdjur2]

The tape on the helmet visor really works, although you look like a motorcycle version of harry potter but thats cool.

[@mukundaghimire9822]

hey bro i am a big fan of you,,,, could you please give some tips and triks for 160 cc or asian commutier bikes plz

[@Phat_Biker]

A quick burnout will shut off ABS without voiding any insurance or warranty. It'll come back on once you switch off and then switch on the bike.

[@mickeypopa]

Yeah... and also $300 for a new set of tires a lot sooner than necessary. No thanks, I'd rather just yank the fuse and save some money. :P

[@goldenlink10]

and thank you very much for making

[@davidenglund]

Hey! How many of these do you have?? I mean, one was great. Two was like a bonus. Now three? Well, how many of these can I watch! ;-)

[@juntjoonunya9216]

lol, i like the ice cube trick. so cave man yet so effective.

[@jjohnnolan]

Ryan - (or anyone). Great Video. What is the Yellow helmet on your shelf? (right over your head at 0:47). Thanks

[@74KU]

2:40, and in some places (AUS) this will land you with a ticket, and if you crash Insurance wont pay you a cent, even if the visor had no impact on why you crashed.

[@DrTranofEvil]

"It's dangerous, voids your insurance, it's super fun, blah, blah, blah" X-D One thing I can say about the plastic bag trick... don't try it with boots. I tried using them as a liner before my trip from Seattle to Portland and even after my foot flooded, I couldn't find a hole in the damn bag, so I'm not sure how it got in (assuming it ran down my leg, but they were tall boots and the rain hadn't gone through my riding pants, so I'm still wondering where all the came from) Also, if it's a laptop, you might double-bag because water will pool in the bottom of your saddle bag if you're out there long enough and it seems to find it's way in... X-/ Riding in the PAC NW is kinda like sitting on your bike in the shower... I have yet to find a truly waterproof glove. Just because it's good for snow, do NOT assume it's good for rain (found that out the hard way).

[@timwinfield1411]

I like the ice cubes in the pocket hack. For serious desert heat, buy a bag of cubes, bungee them to your handlebars and voila; air conditioning. Or you can use a water pistol and just shoot it ahead of you for a nice cool breeze. Also great for shooting at your friends in the pack or wiping those superglue bugs off your glasses, windshield etc. Just don't buy a black water pistol unless you like talking to cops. GSD. T.

[@bluebeard6189]

Only bummer with using the dryer sheets is much like fabric softener they prevent materials from being able to absorb moisture.

[@Chaos8282]

Try a camelback or a bladder in a backpack filled with ice water. I ride a CBR and don't have storage at all. Its storage, an AC unit, and a nice cold beverage.

[@heartofodds]

Tape trick. Missed that, or an 'off road' sun visor, ridng toward the sun. Look like I'm staring at the ground.

[@Motogamna]

are those FXR black ops gloves going on sale any time soon?

[@binaryflawgic5713]

I've heard for the Greek summer suggesting straight up wearing a wet shirt under the jacket. With the summer jacket I didn't feel the need for something drastic, this year, unless I'm in midday traffic. But you other issues, too, if you drive in 35+ºC.