You want to avoid the left lane in germany unless you are going atleast 100mph or you may end up on the hood of an Audi.
@kingbillycokebottle54845 жыл бұрын
Fckn Audi's! Love, an australian
@kingbillycokebottle54845 жыл бұрын
Don't know if it's the same in Germany, but generally, the more expensive/classy the car, the worse the driver, Lexus are the worst, but just the commonality of Audi's make it the most likely to flatten you, Followed by mercs and beamers
@HerreDePerre5 жыл бұрын
Cyberヨッシー always audi going ridiculous speeds on the autobahn. I was driving 250 kmph in Germany thinking nobody would drive faster and then there comes a audi.
@zoker5014 жыл бұрын
unless you are overtaking* Keep the left lane clear, don't use it longer than necessary.
@thetacticaltildo11394 жыл бұрын
That would never happen. An audi couldn't go that fast. It would blow up b4 it hit that speed
@thejerseyj94224 жыл бұрын
I'm a trucker, and my ability to see around me is unparalleled by any other vehicle. So the "blind spot" thing is overplayed. However, when I'm on my bike I get by trucks as fast as possible. Two reasons, blowouts on a truck tire are an explosion with alot of debris. The sidewall of a truck tire is about an inch thick so you wouldn't believe the force of a blowout. Another reason is as a trucker, I would rather you didn't linger next to me. If you're going to pass, pass and get it over with.
@TheLyingFigure2 жыл бұрын
I do the same even in a car. I had a blowout launch a peice of tire and spiderweb my driver side window a few years back.
@Fakeid12222 жыл бұрын
and the air pocket man. the space between the trailer and the cab is hella windy at times.
@sword-and-shield2 жыл бұрын
Anyone on a bike not in the habit of always being on the pass has a short life expectancy.
@Full_Deflection Жыл бұрын
I’ve had multiple truckers run me into the other lane or shoulder while I’m passing them. I get by quickly for that exact reason, but it still isn’t enough sometimes.
@MarlinRando Жыл бұрын
I was on a motorcycle about 100 feet past a semi when it blew a tire. Another thing to look for is the wobbly tire, it may be flat and ready to disintegrate.
@fredecks46417 жыл бұрын
I've been riding on the street for over 30 years, and developed your same habits in my 20s: always have my thumb on the horn, always a finger on the brake, don't be in blind spots, flash the brakes in urgent situations, always watch the mirrors and have an exit plan when stopped at a light. I think this is a large part of how I lived to see my 50s! Thank you so much for making this video. I'd love for you to make a video focusing on street smarts, without mixing the topic with a bike review. Your videos are the best I've found anywhere! Cheers!
@MOAMindustries7 жыл бұрын
I've been riding 12 months now and I am so pleased to see I have been doing a lot of these things and that they are accepted good practice. My following distance is probably a little close but that tends to be the norm here. I've also taken to flashing my brakes as intersections if im already stopped and a car is coming up behind me, just incase they look past me. The most interesting thing has been how paranoid it has made me even when driving cars!
@thetessellater9163 Жыл бұрын
Every car driver should be made to ride a small motorcycle on the roads before being given a licence, this way we would all be much safer drivers / riders - but it aint gonna happen !
@jessISaRicePrincess Жыл бұрын
Riders reving their engines rather than using their horn to get attention of other motorists boggles my mind
@chrislaws4785 Жыл бұрын
I swear, between FortNine and Motojitsu i have been able to learn AND PRACTICE more motorcycle safety than i thought possible. Both have made me practice good riding habit from the get go so that i dont ever even start to form BAD habits. If your a beginner rider like myself, BOTH channels are an INVALUABLE source of information.
@Ikarus_Riding4 ай бұрын
Been consuming their content everyday as a new rider myself
@shaspaz3 ай бұрын
My 2 favs as well 🖤
@racecarsinc5 жыл бұрын
“These are good people, mostly good drivers.” Yea... maybe in Canada. Certainly not in Florida.
@IbangedYaMama5 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's wrong...no such thing as a good driver in Montreal.
@liviugeorge72135 жыл бұрын
or more probable, it's just considering him as a reference point. in that perspective, they are good.
@chrissab86384 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 we have the worst ppl In florida mainly new Yorkers and california
@ronniefnd4 жыл бұрын
@@chrissab8638 amen lol
@HJC19504 жыл бұрын
I survived riding in Montreal. I thought they drove a bit too exuberantly, to put it politely.
@boatman2223453 жыл бұрын
An excellent blow by blow demonstration of how to survive city traffic on a motorcycle! Many of the principals advocated are commonly encountered but when actually demonstrated on a bike in traffic they are much more easily understood and appreciated. Nice job, thanks!
@zedpoutine7 жыл бұрын
Additional tip for riding in the city: keep both hands on the bars at all times, Ryan! ;p
@FortNine7 жыл бұрын
Fair. ~RF9
@thealch3myst6 жыл бұрын
an additional tip, have a seat belt and an airbag installed while you're at it
@KurNorock5 жыл бұрын
Why? What if you have to use hand signals?
@Ducati_Dude5 жыл бұрын
5:46 Motorcycles 101.... don't ride in position #2... Either position 1, or 3. Follow in the cager's tire tracks. This riding technique will greatly reduce the chance of coming into contact with road debris. Also, the majority of oil/fluids from four wheeled vehicles resides in position #2.
@Kontaras9874 жыл бұрын
@@Ducati_Dude also makes you quite invisible to the guy behind you since your rear lights have now merged with the lights from the car in front of you.
@randallsguaranteedsold63613 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Ryan… few more tips: - I always try and drive in the vehicles mirrors of the person ahead of me - What about upgrading the stock horn (which always seems weak) to something louder - Sounds a bit dark, but developing the defensive mindset of “everyone is trying to kill me” helps to stay sharp, and aware Anyway, thx for posting!
@questioner15962 жыл бұрын
The problem I've always had with "everyone is trying to kill me" is that would be a very different game than the one I play, "everyone is incompetent and doesn't see me or register what a motorcycle is." I wouldn't be trying to avoid blind spots if I was actively being hunted - I would seek them out!
@michaelscott3562 жыл бұрын
Agreed. A good airhorn is ten times more effective (AND socially acceptable) than loud pipes!
@extragoode Жыл бұрын
@@michaelscott356YES!!! Horns save lives, not loud pipes. Get the loudest horn you can if you want since it only blares when you ask it to, but I've found my stock horn to even be loud enough as long as I vary how long I'm honking it. A few short beeps works better than a constant blast.
@yaboileeroy30389 ай бұрын
First two are more than helpful and the third I already do since I daily an OBS Chevy pickup. Thanks!
@Shahar_C7 жыл бұрын
So, lane splitting is illegal in Canada but driving/riding on the left lane (with no apparent reason) is completely legit? Interesting, it is completely the opposite in most of the European countries..
@RickGreen_McNutt7 жыл бұрын
Don't know about the other provinces in Canada, but BC has a law, nicknamed the 'lane hog law'. If there's 2 or more lanes and the posted speed limit is 80KM/h or higher, you CANNOT ride/drive in the leftmost lane (Excluding HOV lanes) unless you are passing somebody - it's a passing lane only. There's a few more details to the law, but that's it in a nutshell.
@somedude37666 жыл бұрын
There is a law about that in QC as well, but it is not often enforced. Especially in the Décarie "trench", were he was. The limit is 70 kph and there is no space to stop. I do the exact same thing when riding my bike through there (almost never!). His comment about people cutting to the right is spot on. I find that in a 3 lane highway, the center lane is the worst, you get cut from both sides. Bikes are only used a couple months per year, cagers often cut you "oh shit, ch't'ai pas vu man!"...
@hypno1597536 жыл бұрын
Rick Green I've never seen that rule enforced in the lower mainland
@RickGreen_McNutt6 жыл бұрын
Same for me. Never seen anybody get pulled over for driving slow in the left lane. I see it virtually every day commuting to work - some person driving in the left lane with a whole line of traffic stuck behind them. They just don't get it, and I have yet to see one of these lane hogs get pulled over and ticketed. ICBC handouts on the subject even had a little FAQ - one question was what if I'm driving at the speed limit (for those who like to 'police' others by driving at the speed limit in the left lane) - the answer was it didn't matter, you still need to move over and let traffic past, even if it's exceeding the speed limit.
@hypno1597536 жыл бұрын
Rick Green yeah the lane discipline here is atrocious. Pisses me off so much.
@trueword2475 жыл бұрын
ryanf9 is about the only guy anywhere who could make a video about something this basic that i'd actually take the time to watch. insightful and entertaining. great work as always honorable sir
@Caetano.Galli.Gonzalez7 жыл бұрын
Also, something that has always saved me from many dangerous situations is to always look at least one or 2 cars ahead of me. So instead of reacting to a dangerous situation... I would either react ahead of time than the car in front me or at the very least, at the same time.
@Porsche996driver3 жыл бұрын
ABS ALLOWS YOU TO TURN UNDER FULL BRAKING!! You cant turn to avoid obstacle if you’re skidding. Just like a car - that’s the magic! Antiblockiersystem. 🏁
@AirMiloTakManis7 жыл бұрын
Someone is getting better at premiere pro :p
@FortNine7 жыл бұрын
DAMN RIGHT ~TeamF9
@carloscardova42216 жыл бұрын
Question °?• 💭Chucky ✋👔 what is a F 9 1/2 way through this video And I still don't see this Bike Know I have to look it 👆up . What the " F" Man
@brianq73656 жыл бұрын
Carlos Cardova i think it means their channel fort nine f9
@carloscardova42216 жыл бұрын
JuicyLemon He said he's Riding the F9 What f9 is he not not showing this bike or what talk about trying to be cool on a bike and not show it. I know this video is about road riding but at least have the professionalism when making a video to show the viewers what you riding with if you going to make a video for the viewers after all this is a motorcycle show
@brianq73656 жыл бұрын
Carlos Cardova i don't even understand your first sentence because it's trash and for the rest. Why would he have to show the bike and tell stuff about it, he probably already has a video about that and also it's about riding and not his motorcycle.
@rayss33234 жыл бұрын
I learned to ride in Los Angeles. Literally, a daily intro into new risks.
@wwdavis89897 жыл бұрын
To the editor who put the Big Bang Theory in the video when he said hell, you deserve a raise. So Good. Meme Game strong
@thetessellater91633 жыл бұрын
UK bike and car tuition and tests include a 'Hazard Perception' module, which you must pass to get your licence. It helps riders and drivers learn that what you're coming up to is most important for safety. Motorcycling is 'Continual Dynamic Risk Assessment'.
@gshok7 жыл бұрын
That MEME game is strong. Props to the guy/girl/cyborg that edited this thing, frame by frame.
@FortNine7 жыл бұрын
Steve says: thanks ~TeamF9
@MeeAndChicken7 жыл бұрын
Nah. Way, way too much IMO.
@09ThunderOne7 жыл бұрын
t c I could see that being the case here. Satirical.
@papapudding6 жыл бұрын
It's too much
@CBW03146 жыл бұрын
Danger Zone and Focus meme were my favorite
@icewallowcome99293 жыл бұрын
7:11 the left car’s front tyres synced perfectly
@w.c.dogside12047 жыл бұрын
I ride about 4 days a week in Los Angeles traffic and thought you had some good tips. I myself have struggled to find the horn when I've needed it. Covering the horn is something most people don't think about. Any lane splitting in Canada? It's the only way to get around rush hour here.
@FortNine7 жыл бұрын
Lane splitting is a legal grey area up here. Most cops will stop you for it. Writing a ticket for it is a little harder, but certainly not unheard of. ~RF9
@therealericjackdaniels3 жыл бұрын
“…I need to be ready” (ready) lmao Your editing in of the effects and snippets is the best. Thanks for the video.
@livinginfahrenheit5 жыл бұрын
"Mostly everyone is a good driver," he says. It is something I wish I could say of driving in Southern California. I cannot.
@kevinsegovia64053 жыл бұрын
Real shit
@PMitchell1066 жыл бұрын
4:22 Such valuable and uncommon sense, I've seen too many helmet cam videos of riders getting distracted by a car driver's mistake that upset them, only to cause a crash themselves because they got emotional about someone else's mistake that didn't really matter.
@ParadiseBiker4 жыл бұрын
I feel sooo proud of myself, I implement all these practices Everyday I ride! 👏🏿
@username62654 жыл бұрын
Good job! Keep safe! ✌
@leonsmitherman56886 жыл бұрын
You’re videos, production and creativity are excellent! You’re channel has quickly become one of my favorites... Don’t change what you’re doing... it’s great!
@trippyrides56747 жыл бұрын
Great video with good tips. I disagree with downplaying ABS though. ABS keeps the average rider from eating asphalt in a panic stop. Also, bike mortality stats strongly favour ABS-equipped bikes. Off road hindrance is not a consideration for most bikers.
@mollygrubber6 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of tips you didn't mention: ALWAYS check your mirrors when braking for a stop, that guy behind you might be asleep. Weave a little when approaching intersections, you're WAY more visible to the left turners. And my personal favorite - if you wear all black, you'll be looking good when that dude doesn't see you.
@AngelYZ1257 жыл бұрын
Great video! I live in San Diego and pretty much ride everyday in traffic, been doing it for years now and I still learned something from watching this video. You make excellent points and the thumb on the horn (something I didn't think of before) is solid
@kensimmons33564 жыл бұрын
A few extra things that I do. 1. Look as far down the road as you can. (you give yourself plenty of time to react) Or look at the horizon. Look for break lights as far down the road as you can see. If there is something in the road or an accident it is good to know about it as soon as possible. 3. Use peripheral vision. It's easy to get tunnel vision on anything you do. Why only use part of your eyes ability?4. Do a quick lane check look. I've had a couple of times early in my riding where I looked too long only to look back forward and someone has hit their brakes or decided to make a lane change. It doesn't take a long look for your brain to process what you are seeing. 5. I go with the flow of traffic of course and don't really care about how fast I'm going. I will only give my instrument cluster a quick glance to make sure engine temp and fuel is good and there are no check engine lights. I also have a Scorpion AT950 helmet that allows me to look down with just my eyes instead of having to bend my neck. Very functional helmet with a visor that gives a wide field of view. 6. I like using the left lane as much as possible. But if someone is coming up on my rear fast and it feels safe I will move over till they pass and then get back in the lane. It is nice to put all of the danger to the right and not have extra things that I have to think about. I would say don't be one of those people that camp out in the left lane. 7. I always look for exits and gaps to remove myself from harm. I will not hesitate to take the next exit if I have an encounter with a motorist. I think egos can get in the way and you want to stay on the road no matter what so that you are not inconvenienced with getting lost and having to find a place to turn around and get back on your route. I will take the inconvenience over being seriously injured or dead thank you. 8. Lastly. Don't do road rage. You don't know what type of person you are dealing with, what kind of day they have had or if they forgot to take their meds. It is simply not worth it. If someone gets enraged and tries to take it out on me I will get away from them at all costs. I will slow down or take the next exit off the freeway or road if I have to. Slight inconvenience, but not worth the escalation that could happen. Too many accidents happen just because of this issue. Be safe so you can go home to your loved ones that need you and depend on you.Ride safe.
@armweak137 жыл бұрын
Your in the left lane while getting passed on the right. Wrong.
@danahill31036 жыл бұрын
armweak13 yeah seriously... that was hard to watch. People who use the left lane to pass will try to pass you because you are slowing up traffic.
@brianq73656 жыл бұрын
In the netherlands it's super illegal to overtake on the right and if you stay in the left lane going slower than the rest you're also illegal and tickets go all the way to 300-400 for these things
@tracymendiola83456 жыл бұрын
You're********
@0xsergy5 жыл бұрын
He's going the same speed as the traffic in front, where do you want him to go?
@butteredbiskit34975 жыл бұрын
they should ticket drivers who pass on the right in the U.S. It is not proper or safe. And I'm born and raised in America and I feel that way.
@bryanspears61615 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan, love your tips. I'd like to share something I do. Having the acceleration and maneuverability of a bike often means that I'm at the rear of a pocket of traffic. When that pocket approaches someone waiting to turn left, crossing our lane of traffic, that puts me at exactly the point where the waiting driver may try to cross. That's when my desire to live overpowers my desire to be a decent person with which to share the road. I flash my brights a few times as I approach. Stay safe out there, and do what you can to not be invisible.
@garymaclean69032 жыл бұрын
Flashing lights at someone can be misinterpreted. Does it mean its OK to turn...?
@jeannemare4804 жыл бұрын
2 years from then, nothing change in Montréal (5:33). C'est la vie...
@gustavojavier23535 жыл бұрын
Man, you are really good at this. Managed to fit a concise tip video with a bike review in the same time. Great job.
@leestarantulas33256 жыл бұрын
I've subscribed. I'm doing my second CBT lesson on Saturday so watching videos like this really helps. thanks for the upload. :)
@Axr24have3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, first timer to your channel. I’ve been riding for more that 35yrs and I agree with everything you said about riding in the city. Keep up the good work.
@POPPASHANGO6 жыл бұрын
Just yesterday I had to use my escape route from P1 down the left side. There was an accident on the right shoulder and everybody was rubbernecking. Suddenly everyone stops..and I had to emergency stop...but a quick glance in the mirror spotted a woman with her head turned chatting up her friend. I bumped the throttle and slipped down about a foot back and to the left of the car in front of me as the woman behind me slammed her abs so hard it still skidded for a moment. She stopped about within 6 inches of the car next to me. I would have been toast. She didn't apologize or even look my way....when the traffic started moving she didnt even let me go...she just drove on past me...the car behind me waved me back in. Another driver looked at me and said, "Holy Shit! She almost killed you!"
@davefancella5 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoy it when other drivers point out how I avoided getting killed. It doesn't happen often, and when it does, it's usually because I forgot I was invisible, but I stay calm through it all and just keep on going.
@CHEVYK104 жыл бұрын
So " you " were following to close
@POPPASHANGO4 жыл бұрын
@@CHEVYK10 Sorry you didn't understand what I was explaining. We were all stopped. The the driver of the car coming up behind me was talking to her passenger with her head turned sideways. I saw her in the mirror and moved to the side of the car in front of me. She turned and panic slammed her brakes and came to a stop 6 inches off the car I was behind.
@ностромов4 жыл бұрын
It should be a legal right, no a citizen's obligation, to pull these people out of their vehicles and hammer them into the ground. Like, make the world a safer place; since the government doesn't produce safe drivers. :)
@midgetman42063 жыл бұрын
@@ностромов Than why not do both? Teach and publicly criticize
@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart2 жыл бұрын
4:55 - 5:00 breakin gifs is why I subscribed. Its the icing on the cake for this channel.
@mickenoss6 жыл бұрын
Year of watching motorbiking videos and this is the first one I've seen that shows how to ride safely in such a way. Awesome video, very enjoyable to watch. =)
@andyrouse7783 жыл бұрын
ABS on my dyna low rider s 100% kept the bike upright when a car ran a stop sign at an intersection on a rural road. I was full breaking from 65mph, ABS working on the front and rear, and I came to a stop about 5 feet from the car. I regretted trading in my 1997 dyna for the 2017 for a long time, but after that, the payment for the new bike was worth every penny.
@Godhorse69694 жыл бұрын
I like how you talk here like an actual human. its real. You aren't doing your fake business voice. its like a mix of vsauce michael and chills
@sgabriel6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful things happening in the mirror around 5:50!
@didsombodysayskip4 жыл бұрын
sgabriel UFO is watching F9 also
@horseman19683 жыл бұрын
As a truck driver and motor cycle rider I can tell you that the only blind spot on a big rig is directly behind them. they have convex mirrors that give them a full view of their sides. It's up to them whether or not they use them. As a motorcycle rider I prefer the fast and nimble approach to city riding. I'm still alive with two bikes, my favorite is my '07 GSXR-1000
@iamandreja4 жыл бұрын
I ride a motorcycle for 10 years now, I could say I am pretty experienced, I also worked as a courier, I also ride offroad and race... But I wanted to take a look at this video because I adore your work. I am so happy to be able to say that I know all of these techniques. But I really enjoyed the video, it is really helpful for all kinds of riders. All the best!
@johnschaefer35636 ай бұрын
I know not all motos have this feature but my 2014 VFR800 has a “flash-to-pass” button on the left grip, and I use it as I approach most, if not all, intersections - ESPECIALLY when I have the right-of-way and see other vehicles waiting or approaching. Getting others’ attention is another good habit and like he said in the video, knowing your bike’s brakes, and being ready to use them can help prolong our vital signs. (Another great FortNine video!)
@idioticlookofsuperiority66973 жыл бұрын
0:02 quick question........what filter did he use?
@JH-rs8fx2 жыл бұрын
Hearing you comment about how hot it is to ride that Harley makes me so glad I don't own one anymore. I used to have to stop and take breaks to cool myself and the bike off. It was like riding around with a volcano between your legs.
@user-ls9ff4cu9x7 жыл бұрын
SPECIAL NOTICE:- THESE TIPS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO INDIAN ROAD CONDITION. u jst ride like craaazy
@Alexandre383345 жыл бұрын
@@hoon12345 I think many people don't give a fuck about Canada as well.
@dovadder5 жыл бұрын
hoon12345 damn. get rekt India
@preyaanray84185 жыл бұрын
@@hoon12345 What kind of a racist bastard are you? Get some help.
@innocuousmerchant87665 жыл бұрын
@@hoon12345 probably the shitloads of people who live there you fucken spastic
@mohitbling66584 жыл бұрын
It's not crazy, its just efficient.
@omarrashad4512 жыл бұрын
i wish i could like this video twice. great point about not expecting anything from the drivers and taking matters into your own hands. that's the kind of thinking that prevents personal problems
@cney21257 жыл бұрын
Camp in the left lane while people pass on the right? That doesn't make sense.
@Dangerwiggles7 жыл бұрын
It's the safest place, except when you live somewhere like Texas, lol. I get so nervous on group rides when we're hogging the left lane while people are trying to pass on the right. I've seen some people get REALLY pissed off. REALLY pissed. Had people cut through the middle of groups, tailgate, dangerous overtakes, etc.
@beaniegenie87357 жыл бұрын
Trent Dufour lol rarely do I everysee people follow that rule.
@LarryTheButcher7 жыл бұрын
If you're going with the flow of traffic no one is passing you.
@kevinjones19427 жыл бұрын
If you're going faster than the rest of traffic, no one's passing you.
@isaackarjala79166 жыл бұрын
If people want to drive like the imprudent inattentive morons that they are, let them. Just make sure you don't get hit.
@BADBIKERBENNY2 жыл бұрын
I learned to ride through Pacific Riding School. I was taught to ride in the lane to what is best for you for the road circumstances. Tip. When approaching an intersection. If you are in a lane where there is/are a/or vehicles beside you and there is a left turn lane in the opposite direction. Be in lane position 3 (right side). This not only allows you to see any potential opposite left turners soonest, but gives you a greater escape area if necessary.
@BegoneJonah5 жыл бұрын
You are a clever young man, Ryan. I always enjoy your videos. I am happy to note that I do a lot of what you advocate, plus some extra stuff on my own, like flashing my lights when I go through intersections to increase presentation, that sort of thing.
@Here2shtpst4 жыл бұрын
1:20 was the best piece of advice I never, ever, thought about. Thank you.
@Amogue3 жыл бұрын
RYAN: how to Ride a motorcycle in city traffic. me in south Asia: *TEACH ME*
@thenobleandmightybeaver44113 жыл бұрын
The rules in south Asia: just go with everyone else, do what you need to do and hope for the best! The first time I was in Asia I struggled to cross the street as a pedestrian. Now I rent a scooter every time and ride like a local...everywhere...on my scooter.
@JoeyCarb3 жыл бұрын
When I'm going through those roads (stroads) that have a lot of cars turning left across my path of travel I make sure I don't hang out in a gap between cars going in the same direction as me. If the gap is big enough for a turning car to squeeze through, the rapid acceleration they use in their rush to get across the lanes is going to be too fast to stop from when they realize there's a hunk of flesh on two wheels in their way. If my direction is one lane I'll speed up and get closer the car in front of me taking the #1 position in my lane giving the turning car the best chance of seeing me. If my direction is 2 or more lanes I'll pull up next to another car and use the fact that the turning driver has a much higher chance of seeing the car next to me than a lone motorcycle to my advantage.
@Xbox360Hackerz6 жыл бұрын
Please don't stay in the left lane. It's to be used to pass people. You shouldn't be over taken by people in the right lane. Otherwise, your video is great!
@matthewcrosby36157 ай бұрын
Stay alive first and foremost, go left lane speeds in the left lane. If someone’s on your ass you’re not safe. But his point stands if you’re in the left lane you’re more safe from idiots.
@YogisCycleService5 жыл бұрын
Good points. The only thing I would add when in traffic is don’t follow square in the middle behind the cage in front of you. Stay on left or right side of lane because of the debris the cars straddle. Usually the sides of the lane have less in it plus it allows you to see the car in front of them which is what I focus on. That prevents unnecessary break checks.
@NinjariderAB5 жыл бұрын
Hello, I really like the detailing and thoroughness of your videos. :) Keep it up man. You are damn on point with the mental calculations and the mirror thingy. Just that I am from India and the heavy traffic and danger zones that you mention in the video is low traffic zones for us :) For us, it like calculating the gaps+ left vehicle +right vehicle + mirrors for other bikes and cars + power of the current bike +pedestrians :D For now didn't consider the wild life that may also come in consideration sometimes :P Cheers! ATGATT Ride safe!
@TheRealestIdealist3 жыл бұрын
4:35 Thank You for explaining it like this. It’s very easy to get angry when a person almost or does actually crash into you.
@Ionicccc5 жыл бұрын
The car at 3:17 turned on their blinker when they were already in the other lane lmao
@n00exec6 жыл бұрын
who would think half a year after, i traveled from Chile to Canada and now i'm watching this in Montreal! Love your videos, they really instructives...
@F1587 жыл бұрын
I truly hope that your advice to stick to the left lane was sarcasm. Ride left if you overtake. If not GTFO ! Good show, I'm a fan.
@cney21257 жыл бұрын
Thought the same. There were people passing on the right
@omega50407 жыл бұрын
F158 Left lane is the safest place, got to be prepared to run. Spacial awareness is also a huge safety tip, see someone running down that's gonna pass you then you let them pass
@colinkutz59307 жыл бұрын
F158 I sorta thought the same thing.. but I also tend to ride the left lane predominantly. It does feel more comfortable but also, i'm typically travelling a little faster than traffic. That is another safety measure motorcyclists can use.. if you keep things behind you they can't hit you. granted we're talking like 1-2% faster than traffic. unfortunately with the ludacris speadlimits around here where cars are already traveling 15 mph over the limit it can sometimes put you in ticketing zone.
@imherehello1176 жыл бұрын
I always stay in the left lane but I am always speeding. And I don’t just go a little faster than traffic either, I go as fast as my vehicle is capable of going. Often it is because I am trying to outrun the police.
@tempestandacomputer69516 жыл бұрын
I think bikers can skip out on the whole "left only for overtaking" in order to increase safety by staying left.
@ericdrake30843 жыл бұрын
Man, I love your videos. Very informative. You cover such a wide array of knowledge and topics. Extremely useful. You can tell you love it. Thanks for your time and efforts
@killinqsworth11567 жыл бұрын
went a little heavy on the editing but great vid as usual
@jasperlawrence53613 жыл бұрын
These two are entertaining, I don't even ride or like motorcycles, but I still enjoy watching the videos. Thanks.
@FWtravels5 жыл бұрын
Do not camp in the left lane if people are passing you on the right. Left lane is for passing only!!
@LotusBoi19896 жыл бұрын
Look up the SMITH System, it was designed for semi truck drivers, but goes into really good detail with how to scan the area around you most effectively.
@bearonatinybike7 жыл бұрын
Yep, love your videos my man, but primarily because of the intelligence, quality and production values you bring. Not a fan of the cheesy modern vlogger style on this one. Still love you long time.
@jingles0093 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I teach up and coming Paramedics driving emergency traffic. I'm one of the few who teach to look at the front tire as you are running code three and passing. You're the only other who've Ive heard mention it.
@amonGustavo074 жыл бұрын
I’ve had to panic stop once. Thankfully I was riding my grom that day and it just looked like I was doing a massive stoppie LMAO.
@thenobleandmightybeaver44113 жыл бұрын
Is your Grom your commuter bike?
@ericteneyck86916 жыл бұрын
Great tips! So many people don't consider or refuse to believe that just because they aren't legally liable, there are usual things they could have done to prevent an accident. Getting the big picture of your surroundings and leaving yourself an out are 2 biggies.
@TheTubaEmporer4 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, I can’t remember the last time I passed a motorcyclist in a car.
@davida16795 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you out riding and giving good solid advice, instead of the indoor professional. Good job on this video. I hope everyone else noticed your “escape route” moment? A “good” rider or driver will not exercise their adrenal glands without it. Now I will pay closer attention to your indoor advice!
@LostStylus7 жыл бұрын
is it illegal to split in Canada?
@wilsonwong88167 жыл бұрын
yep :(
@davidbesant7 жыл бұрын
But Ryan and Snowcat are the only ones who don't. We'll maybe not.
@tenshi537 жыл бұрын
Only if you get caught!
@papapudding7 жыл бұрын
Very illegal.
@Ducati_Dude7 жыл бұрын
Not only is it Illegal to lane split in Canada, I'm sure there are many assholes in cages who would cut you off, or open their door into your path, just so that you have a Fucked-Up-Day... ✔
@thebeerwolf6666 жыл бұрын
Truly the best motorcycle content KZbin and perhaps anywhere.
@dmosier7 жыл бұрын
Why why why are you riding in the middle of the lane? I see so many riders making this mistake. Pet peeve of mine.
@schregen6 жыл бұрын
Car doors. Opening car doors. A lot of beginners make the mistake of riding to close to parked cars. 🍄
@ItsMe-my7sz5 жыл бұрын
K A bruh, safety. It all about the grip
@thinkdunson5 жыл бұрын
it's not all about grip, but that is part of it. the center is where the most oil is going to be, so yeah, the tire ruts will have the most grip. but i think equally important, is to ride near the other traffic, for various reasons... being closer to a car minimizes the time you're in their blind spot. the blind spot is a cone that gets bigger farther from the vehicle. so the closer you are, the more likely for them to see you. to discourage people from cutting into your lane or getting too close. it really is about asserting your ownership of that lane, and forcing people to see you and avoid you. being near the line, you are in a better position to see the traffic ahead and what it's doing. if the car in front of the one in front of you is slowing down, you should slow down because the one in front of you will be soon. probably another one or two that i'm not thinking of right now.
@CharlieSolis3 жыл бұрын
Mmm good call on the “look at the front tire” I sorta did this without thinking but that’s a really good indicator to be consciously paying attention to.
@UnderscoreZeroLP6 жыл бұрын
"insanely hot" *emilia clarke pops up* ;)
@SomeRandomdude8572 жыл бұрын
Just watched this video as a refresher before going to pick up my new Versys 1000. Haven’t ridden on streets in 31 years. I was very timid for the first 30 minutes on the interstate but after 300 miles this weekend. Feeling very comfortable again. I guess you never really forget huh.? Be careful guys!
@dimitriskyriakopoulos7677 жыл бұрын
SOOOO informative video ryan! Your channel really fills a gap in the moto youtube-sphere. Your bike reviews are like top gear(old one) meets guy reachy. What are your thoughts on Honda CB500X? I want to buy my first bike and I definitely want an ADV
@Ali-yh8dl7 жыл бұрын
a friend of mine has the 2013 model and it is his first bike, its a great first bike and he loves it. I don't know how it performs off road since he hasn't done that yet. good luck
@MOAMindustries7 жыл бұрын
I chose between the CB500X and the Versys 650L. The versys is more expensive but at 6'3" the riding position was a lot nicer, the dual front brake as well as the more adjustable suspension being a larger rider was what tipped me to the Versys. I absolutely love my bike and have been really happy with the decision, I'd still love to try a CB500X but with the rally raid upgrade kit.
@Baleur3 жыл бұрын
2:50 this is something NOBODY does here in scandinavia. People only use their horn if they're literally 1 second away from a 200km/h fatal chain collision... lol But after spending a few years in china, and seeing literally EVERYONE, from the largest SUV to the tiniest scooter, blipp their horn every SINGLE time they approach or pass someone, car bike or pedestrian, i picked up the same habit. It is SO much better for giving other people better awareness of where you are located, and what your intentions are. Just blipp the horn anytime you come up against a pedestrian at a crossing, to signal you intend to keep going. Or anytime you approach a car from behind, to signal you intend to pass them. It actually gives you a sixth sense of awareness. You can just walk straight into traffic to cross the road without fear, because you know if ANYONE approaches too fast to stop, or does NOT intend to stop, you would have heard that blipp 5 seconds ago. And as a driver, you know whenever a bike approaches on the left or right from behind, every single time. We in the west really need to get used to that habit, because if everyone did it, it'd be so much easier to avoid collisions due to "invisible bikes". Thats why they can have 50 bikes in an intersection in india without anyone hitting each other. Because they constantly twitter at each other like birds relaying sonar pings. Birds dont use sonar? Fuck it, you get the point!
@JamesBergeron7 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'7 and couldn't ride that bike was brutal. And my right knee was all bruised after 15 min.
@ilikethesoundofthat96086 жыл бұрын
drivesideways STFU
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp0004 жыл бұрын
@@ilikethesoundofthat9608 fuck you
@jaymandelker66324 жыл бұрын
I agree that the left lane is for PASSING ONLY, but do admit it is usually the safest lane for motorcyclists. If it is an HOV lane, I will use it. If there is no HOV lane then I will keep right (unless passing) but as I approach and entrance or exit, move to the middle lane to avoid merging or crossing traffic.
@charliemolda2977 жыл бұрын
Love the editing!!
@calebdawson28614 жыл бұрын
I'm a new rider in Australia,I think this will help a lot,I think covering the horn will be useful as I've already had a few close calls
@GVZKeys5 жыл бұрын
02:32 love how he calls that wide open 3 lane one way road a “High Danger Zone” 😂 try riding in London, every road would be a high danger zone haha
@incognitohuman19594 жыл бұрын
Try riding in India, you start the bike in danger zone.
@GVZKeys4 жыл бұрын
Incognito Human hahah 😂😂
@Riley_Mundt5 ай бұрын
Lingering in the Left Lane in Texas can be just as hazardous, as we frequently have left-hand exits which people will serve over for just as they would right-hand exits. Choose a middle lane, and you can keep an eye on everything.
@droneartists61374 жыл бұрын
wow, how you improved in 3 years editing filming wise lol
@Ducati_Dude5 жыл бұрын
5:46 Motorcycles 101.... don't ride in position #2... Either position 1, or 3. Follow in the cager's tire tracks. This riding technique will greatly reduce the chance of coming into contact with road debris. Also, the majority of oil/fluids from four wheeled vehicles resides in position #2.
@thibaulttiteca66347 жыл бұрын
It's probably somewhere on the internet, but can someone tell me how tall F9 is. It would be a good reference to have since I'm a 6'7".
@elgekonegro7 жыл бұрын
He's 6'3.
@thibaulttiteca66347 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iamtherealzombie7 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video? He literally puts a picture of him next to Robert Downey Jr and it says 6'3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SVnn-wgsyUotUm3s
@alansmilealot7 жыл бұрын
iamtherealzombie he could walking around or doing stuff while the video is playing and didn't catch that....
@DestinysComputer6 жыл бұрын
Don't cruise in the left lane. It's for passing and you could be ticketed. I live in Montreal and I've received that very ticket while driving on Hwy 40.
@doormatt54257 жыл бұрын
Ryan is the man! Do you think it's a good idea to grow garlic in my parents front yard?
@oklahomahank23785 жыл бұрын
Do they have vampire problems?
@hermanosamuel87444 жыл бұрын
Always a good idea, anywhere. Even in the bathtub, you ask? Especially in the bathtub.
@mariobernard55834 ай бұрын
Six years ago, eh? Lovin' the videos you made while you were in my home town Montréal. Cheers!
@renalxdo5 жыл бұрын
4:10 Literally save my life last night. The city installed a new traffic light on a road where there hasn't been one in at least 10 years that I have lived there. Its a long straight road and people tend to just floor it and some idiot didn't see the red light and nearly ran over me. Luckily I was watching him on my mirror and I went full throttle and got the hell out of there, nearly jumped on the sidewalk. He almost crashed to the cars on the other lane. Pretty messy.
@oldmanjima.k.a.oldfahrt65724 жыл бұрын
I think this video is especially good. I haven’t ridden bikes since the 70s but I’m going to get back in. Great food for thought.
@danstark33417 жыл бұрын
Riding in the left lane, only, is illegal in almost every state and in places in Europe. Might even be illegal in Canada, but not sure. Most Americans don't know what they regularly do, is illegal. But in the states, they have been cracking down on it.
@Lancaster6046 жыл бұрын
Dan Stark The leftmost lane in Canada is usually the HOV Lane for cars with multiple people , sometimes motorcycle so it's all Gucci
@j0lel6666 жыл бұрын
You in murica have fking 5lane highway and we in finland have 2lane and many 1 lane
@TheFeldhamster3 жыл бұрын
Illegal in Europe AND people will go full road rage at you. Esp. in places like Germany where they take it really seriously.
@joshmccarty88004 жыл бұрын
As a semi driver I can say professional drivers almost never change lanes without a signal and we dont turn it on as we get over like a four wheeler. Its usually a we will be comming over in the near future type of thing. Watch for the signal and make some noise if you are worried he cant see you. You really want to watch out for campers and box trucks that arent used to driving something of that size and limited visibility.
@DanielMores7 жыл бұрын
Do an actual brake test with a few bikes and a few cars. You'll be surprised!
@DanielMores7 жыл бұрын
I got a notification of a reply, but I can't see the reply here. Anyhow, what I was actually saying was that a motorcycle has a much longer braking distance than a car. (Talking about average vehicles). Everyone is thinking WEIGHT when actually it's surface area that is relevant. A car has 4 fat tires! So do a test going 70km/h and see how fast you stop. Then get into your mom's car and do the same. Then never tailgate a car ever again.
@jonzzer187 жыл бұрын
True words.
@axSupreme7 жыл бұрын
Uneven surface, potholes and anything else that's scattered across the road doesn't make it much better for the bike.
@ChrisWMan16 жыл бұрын
Best FortNine video I've seen so far, and they're all great.
@mozzagamer1727 жыл бұрын
Only the real ones remember The Lion King 4:20
@REDLINERUNNER5 жыл бұрын
You've explained everything perfectly except one detail. When you change the lane or when you make a turn you need to turn your head to check the blind spot. I love your channel bro!!
@stopglobalswarming5 жыл бұрын
“No ones going to sneak up on me......” Asian woman crosses 4 lanes into left lane at 100mph, passes on shoulder, throwing cones under her Honda with 3 round wheels