How To Ride A Motorcycle In Deep Snow - A Canadian Explains

[@TheBoulder11]

I live in the desert, this video will forever be useless to me. I'm gonna watch it anyway cause i love this channel

[@Dowent]

As stated, there are a lot of similarities when riding in snow and sand.

[@dogsenjoyinit7659]

@@Dowent Not really. I was born and raised in a desert and riding there was a dream except when It rained. Although now with snow and black ice, riding 1 km without being super close to falling off is an achievement by Itself

[@christsrevenge8030]

omer khan. Looks like you missed the point. He stated there are similarities between both snow and sand. Also stated in the video. Not once did they mention ice. Your welcome. Oh and ice could be compared to wet pavement.

[@jaakkomakinen5011]

@@christsrevenge8030 Wet, smooth pavement.

[@christsrevenge8030]

Jaakko Mäkinen. Unpitted.

[@Bischlarbo69]

Best advice in this video for the noobz: "pull the clutch, never the brake." Could not be more crucial

[@quantumwaves447]

Yeh the clutch is a proper tool for fine tuning the line that the bike decide3d to take... or rather the shitty ass line your punk ass wanted to take, but the bike is like nah dat's stupid imma do my own shit... prolly better off dat way anyway... u mad bro? 99.9% the bike is right tho anyway!

[@00RV00]

I'm a noobz and some truck who I thought was doing a u-turn into a narrow road decided he was just going to stay there blocking 90% of the road, I engaged both brakes but by mistake I also pulled the clutch in, immediately I let go of the brakes and leaned to pass through that 10% of road. I would have been fine just braking, but this sure made look cooler in the eyes of my girlfriend in the back seat.

[@magicoddeffect]

@kuro neko You need a translator for Ebonics? He's basically saying that if you as an unskilled rider picked a shitty line across the terrain, the bike is going to find the way it needs to go and fight you on it, so you have to learn to modulate the clutch or it'll throw you off.

[@asdf52708]

NEVER THE FRONT BRAKE EITHER! washouts are a PITA literally

[@mikeandrews1899]

Better advice ...... Don't go ride in the fuckin snow 👌👍

[@TexasADV]

"essentially I took a dangerous thing and made it faster" I don't see the issue here hahahaha

[@asinineintentions7773]

That's just like, all motorcycle performance mods right?

[@spencer9095]

cant be to much different from riding in deep loose sand

[@evanstricker4674]

@@spencer9095 it’s much, much different

[@RKmndo]

@@spencer9095 Sand is easy enough to ride with just sand knobbies. A rear paddle isn't required. Sand also doesn't melt into ice under your tires. I'd stud or spike an aggressive front knobby. The AMS Sand Snake MX front would have probably been a good choice for spiking and complementing that rear paddle. A rear knobby with some paddle to it would probably be OK with some spikes too.

[@jb7364]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabKgoyMebVmsLs haha same

[@SmoothJohnson]

I rode an xl250 to work on studded dirt tires all winter this year. It was so fun, and I think it improved my skill set a LOT.

[@qresind]

How does it drive with studs on asphalt? I'm thinking about getting my tires studded and then new wheels and tires next season. So can I drive with studs all winter long?

[@SmoothJohnson]

@@qresind It's rideable but not great...couple things: 1) not great traction from stud to pavement. 2) Lots of wobble and unstable vibes as various studs kinda beat the pavement and a very unbalanced setup spins. 3) Riding studs on pavement is wearing out very expensive studs very fast, so it's just burning money. Suggestion: if you want to winter-ride, set up a pair of winter tires for winter conditions, on spare wheels if you can do it, and switch to those when you are riding mostly snow and ice, then switch back when you are riding mostly pavement.

[@mountaindirtbikingwithjere3370]

Just get a pair of studded enduro tyres and some warm clothing and go shred! And try to find some snowmobile tracks, they are fun and fast to ride if they are hard packed! Greetings from Finland!

[@disekjoumoer]

Next up: How to do a track day on a Grom. By F9.

[@doghaverr]

step one: acquire the AIDS virus

[@ctonefar]

You're totally right, these guys _definitely_ need to get tested... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYK6ZZqseamnm80

[@Volventures]

cTone that looks fun

[@allrad4911]

Do it on a go-kart track

[@s0nicfreek]

The delivery on "Green goggles are fire" killed me. Excellent video as always Ryan!

[@garthhowe297]

Epic motorcycle video! And it is important to wear bright colours so that your body can be found ... lol

[@dhanisvaran5135]

Hahahaha logic

[@parmesanjon]

I'd be curious to see how a ski would react on the front with just a paddle tire on the rear. Could easily get a damaged snowmobile ski for $50 (with carbide runners), and probably $20 of steel/paint and you'd be good to go.

[@FortNine]

My thoughts exactly. I've still got the paddle tire on the back of that DRZ... hoping to find a good ski to mount before the snow melts. ~RF9

[@parmesanjon]

I'd recommend looking for a Pilot 6.9 ski, common on Ski-Doo Summits (have a set on mine myself). Great powder ski with a deep keel, and they can be found relatively cheap. If I had a spare I would give it to you! I'm only 3hrs or so south of you.

[@keithharradence7568]

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[@parmesanjon]

Yes Timbersled makes a kit and I even have one on my 450. I just think something DIY to keep costs down (as seems to be a theme with using a sand tire vs $5000 track setup) would be neat to see and also be better video.

[@brucelafone2910]

At the price of a Timbersled, wouldn't it just be better to search "used snowmobile"?

[@ItsAlwaysTech]

I️m not even interested in motorcycles but I️ always gotta watch fort9 vids when they come up. I️ always get a good laugh and it’s great content man!!

[@swerveo7313]

Dodge Boiii don’t keep watching, because motorcycles will drag you in, until you can’t run, and destiny finds you.

[@CKTDanny]

This is one of my favourite channels on KZbin. I love the unique approaches, keep up the good work!

[@winston11381]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate all the tongue in cheek and sarcastic honesty in your videos. Great moves Ryan, keep it up!

[@magnusnordstrom3927]

Aah, so this is how to drive during a swedish summer! Now I just have to figure out what to do when there's twelve feet of snow... Lovely video, it's awesome that we get to go along as you figure things out. :)

[@barcibus]

I love these videos of the beautiful white north. It reminds me why I like living in warmth, where I can appreciate the beauty from afar.

[@jimthescotsman]

One of the coolest , yet goofiest videos I've ever seen. Love this guy. Think I'm going to sub.

[@TheCraftyTech]

Best to learn on a 1500 watt ebike. I've been riding deep snow for years and going with the flow os something that took me a while to train my brain to do. Before that I would fishtail till I had to put a foot down if your front tire falls off a packed path into deep snow. Got super good at preventing crashes. Deepest snow I ever went through was neck height going town a 45 degree slope full throttle. That was awesome!

[@ZalvaTionZ]

Years old comment, but doesn't the ebike battery not hold up well at all in low temperatures?

[@nexorabolis]

Lol great video. That takes real enthusiasm to go out there and ride in that powder. Your a champion among mortals sir

[@LucTherin3]

Ryan, you do the best motorcycle videos on youtube. Thank you sir, 'tis a pleasure.

[@houseofbadgers9380]

I live in the UK (where it hardly snows more than a inch) And ride a cruiser that I'd never take out in the snow and in still watching this video.. 😁 Great stuff Ryan...

[@mikeofcomx]

Ryan, along with everyone else, I love your videos. But i especially love the bike reviews, which are honest, rigorous, and stylish. I hope you’ll do some more as the good weather unfolds. (Come on good weather, unfold!)

[@jnb894]

1:24 sums everything up quite effectively about those damn kits.

[@nikitas3874]

Wow... That was the most Canadian video that I've ever seen......... and I love it

[@leegray4999]

Got my first dirt bike in the early seventies and never put it away , snow riding is a blast but here are some hints i discovered , the paddle rear tire does not work well , it hates ice , use the knarliest motocross tires you can fit on the rims and steel stud the buggers , put them in warm with rubber cement and they will last longer and this business works for snow , ice , frozen logs (it chain saws them so be careful) , and will give you a real thrill on frozen lakes and rivers when you realize you how fast you can go even in corners , great vid and keep having fun !

[@ramkshetty]

I'll never get to ride on snow.. But your video is fun to watch... awesome work

[@peterbrophy9442]

Thanks for the chuckles Ryan - I’ll pass on my own winter experimentation and live vicariously through yours - happy snow trails!

[@mattia9597]

Love the videos, this was stellar. I had never ridden before 2 years ago, and your videos have given me invaluable advice! Not sure I'll try this anytime soon... but still brilliant!

[@danbraden4401]

YOU WILL HAVE SOME AWESOME BIKE HANDLING SKILLS COME SPRING!

[@orangelion03]

Guest appearance by Dreadlock Ari! Hey! crossover episode idea!

[@FortNine]

May we never forget Ari's dreads. MC is the bomb - I'd be all over a crossover video with those lads. ~RF9

[@kontoname]

I hope it will happen some day! :)

[@jordanjordan4830]

Phenomenal channel thank you. Free older brother advice you don't need using curse words. It only takes away from your all around excellent EXCELLENT work. Thank you!

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

The last minute of the video its gold! Awesome job!

[@zippySquirrelface]

My buddy had an XR80r from 94 when we were growing up in Alaska. He used to pull us on sleds and snowboards all over the place. He was so good at driving that thing on the snow, it blew my mind. It's back tire was pretty much bald too. Such good memories

[@OlavoLira]

Man, I watch all of your videos and they keep getting better and better. You are a great reporter and great youtuber. You rock! Let me know if you ever riding near Toronto so I can shake your hands. Cheers! PS: I'm a Habs fan ;)

[@TheBoulder11]

both hands?

[@MrDan97]

By far my favourite motorcycle channel

[@Shrrby]

holy fast talking, keep that up and you'll get a job offer from revzilla, Ryan 😂

[@davidbesant]

Adam Sherbz just a guess, but this might be in response to the roasting he got from Revzilla.com a couple of weeks ago. I make it 1:1.

[@waltermh111]

I have heard about this roasting before. Do you have the video you can link here? I am so curious, because Fortnine forwards Americans to their affiliate at Revzilla, as fortnine words it.

[@DroneStrike1776]

@@davidbesant Spurgeon and Ryan are actually friends. Ryan came down to Philly which is Revzilla's HQ to go on an adventure ride with him. It was on their podcast.

[@jennifercampbell8939]

Loved the opera singing. It added another dimension to the beauty and grace you exhibited gliding through the snow. Hahaha Loved the entire video.

[@jtothefx]

I can stay up late and watch your videos almost permanently… great wort

[@davegoldspink5354]

Where I live in Australia we don’t get snow and I’ve only ever seen and driven in it once while travelling years ago. Watched anyway and found it entertaining more than anything. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Great job Mate.

[@fintonmainz7845]

People dismiss social media as rubbish. Without it we wouldn't have gems like this.

[@xoxerxes]

Absolutely great video. The location is inspiring and beautifull and the driving looks like great fun too. And all the while Xerxes is playing in the background. Poetry indeed.

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Another excellent, fun presentation - this helped me greatly to NEVER bother to attempt this on my R1200GS! Thanks for that!

[@AndyZE123]

Always a joy to watch (and learn).

[@garyturner6257]

Answer... vacation in Florida during winter. Keep up the good work.

[@jh383zx]

Good thing you posted this, it’s been snowing in Texas this year

[@Pranjalroy17]

This is all I needed this winter! Fabulous!

[@dannysulyma6273]

Looks like more fun than driving around here on the Left Coast with our winter mix of torrential rain and fog.

[@alexeykulikov2739]

Just like good poetry an unexpected “rhyme” all the time in your reviews. Enlightening and inspiring. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MrJonnielights]

I just thought to myself as a year-round rider in NYC; nothing like what your up to, that "he's pretty good this kid". I'm forty, hence the kid, please don't take offense. I genuinely appreciate your insight and ingenuity when it comes to riding. Stay warm.

[@MrJonnielights]

And safe.

[@GrissleBizkit]

3:44 "Common wisdom aside, green goggles look fire" bahaha man that was hilarious and also true ;)

[@taylor2105]

One of your best videos to date!

[@clifffawcett]

This video is Solid Gold - amazing writer, amazing videographer and editor. You guys are lucky to do what you're good at and we are all the beneficiaries!

[@jordanevans1540]

Now this is a real winter riding video! Great video man

[@omarfazan2553]

Its always summer here in Malaysia.. But i still enjoy this as fort9 is fun to watch

[@sarthak277]

Dude this is genius!!!! Good job. Keep these commin....PLEASE

[@cartertrefz4585]

I used ice screws on my rear tire and replace the front tire with a ski. It’s kind of a cheap hybrid between a timbersled and and ice bike. I gotta say it works pretty dang good

[@Siper2]

Once again, you guys should be truly proud of the content you produce: some of the best in the motorcycle biz, without question! Also, Timbersled.... that is utterly amazing and must go on my "to buy, even if the wife makes me sleep outside" list! -A fan, subscriber and neighbor to the south :-)

[@Frank88Workz]

Timbersled, got one, worth sleeping outside for sure mate !

[@Douginont]

Watching this, my goosebumps are crowding together to keep warm.

[@Error-eb9gv]

Such beauty, what majestic grace.

[@fredecks4641]

I love the music; man, you make great videos. Thank you! That said, you didn't address ice. I live in Colorado, where we often encounter a mixture of crusty snow and hard ice. I wanna stud my TW200; my wife keeps telling me I'm crazy. :-) Anyway, thank you for another super-fun video!

[@jklas4591]

I am watching this after a litre of wine and I was really disappointed that the video ended.... :-D

[@philiprousselle2749]

I've had good luck with ice screws been running them for years now in northern Ontario. Cheers!

[@v2vortex]

What ever your point was I loved it! I would try some of the those ideas in not as deep snow! 6" or less...... That deeper stuff.... snow mobile or a modified bikemobile!.... Ride Safe FourNIne.

[@MrClean417]

Looks like fun. Hope you have a good time. I've got stir this fire now. Ahhhhhh, warm.

[@domenicferrelli4343]

I just found your web site and enjoy it very much. I am a little crazy, I like riding on snow. I used live in Europe near the Alps and I would pass the cars with my Norton 750 modified for winter riding. Straps my ski’s and head for the slopes.

[@mose717]

Great information and looks like fun. You might want to cut back on the caffeine though.

[@maybenatalie2624]

I have just witnessed pure art in motion.

[@usablellc6735]

You have the best motorcycle videos I've seen. Your script is great, your editing is perfect, you curse just enough to be real, you've mercifully not selected the obligatory hard rock intro music and hell, I never knew Canadians could be so funny. The info/content is great as well. I was scanning through your vlog from the Gaspe (sorry I have no idea how to insert an accent mark) trip and just wanted to confirm that you're shooting with a 'follow me' drone. Yes? Can you comment on it and on the rest of your photo/video kit. And please keep it up. You're good enough to actually make some real money at this.

[@FortNine]

Not a "follow me"! We use a DJI Phantom 3 and our videographer pilots it. The rest of our kit is pretty simple DSLRs and mics. ~RF9

[@listerinekiller]

LOOOOL that little dreadlock joke with Aris pic had me rolling 😂 loved the video

[@ashmyrmidonsminions9271]

Ya if you watch Ari's Tools for motorcycles vid on revzilla, he has a retro to that look heh - good catch bro🤣

[@artsteale3443]

Grip studs are the way to go. They are expensive but last for years. Snow riding is so much fun.

[@tomonabudget]

Man this is an awesome watch :) Informative and very very funny at the same time. Great editing, great videography and great choice of music. Love it.

[@thetessellater9163]

That's just beautiful, Ryan. Can you do a ninety minute film someday, please? May I recommend YT feeds this to every user over 16, irrespective of their preferences !!!

[@damianrc5322]

Could you make a video on how to take care of your gear?? I think it would be really useful for those of us who just started riding. Thanks!! Awesome videos!

[@bryandemercurio6342]

Well done, that was a beautiful story of human trial and error.

[@forrestculver7301]

A graceful dismount at 2:28

[@dralexmclean]

Video was great as was the background of Lake Okanagan. Made me remember how my classmate and I rode motorcycles in Kingston Ontario 12 months of the year - was all we had, street tires and all. Included January trips up to Ottawa to visit friends and driving the Queensway in a blizzard. We survived, LUCK not skill for sure. IQ and age were the same then (about 20)

[@lr937]

Love this videos... editing is always fun and entertaining... reviews r t BEST.... thank u guys!...greetings from Tampa FL

[@craig2e46]

As a teenager i used to ride my dirt bike in the winter as long as the snow wasn't too deep. Wear big boots and drag your feet behind so when you need to turn you put your foot down to keep from slipped.

[@67daltonknox]

Takes me back. Somewhere in the 2000s I was returning home on a DRZ400 by a different route over Mt Gleason, not realising it was under a foot of snow. The bike had Dunlop D606s and I didn't have enough gas to go back the way I came. On the way up I fell off a dozen times. I was at the point of regretting that there was no kickstart, because if the battery failed there was no way I could bump it, but finally it clawed its way over the top and the descent was comparatively easy. I loved the bike, but the NFS used a fire as an excuse to close all the trails a few years later so I had to sell it.

[@nestorrivera6557]

I live in Florida and I’m still watching this lol

[@iamalpharius3959]

I just love that first snow on my dirt bike. I also just realized how fair the f9 store was on pricing so im definatly getting a paddle tire for next year.

[@brianwilliamsbriancrime]

Yes! It is poetry - My brother & I would get after it in the Michigan snow - dirt bikes w .350 knobs - We went down often but we learned & the memories last ... Stay loose ... Pick it up again.

[@domfer2540]

I know I am late. Just found this post and though I give my way to ride in snow. Winter riding suit, snowmobile suit, insulated boots, handle bar covers (really keeps hands warm), ski mask with full face helmet. Street legal off road tires. I put these on a Norton Comander and a BMW 900 and ride in Northern Italy in the winter. It is funny to see cars struggling in the snow and I just pass them. I love riding, the weather creates a challenge not a time to park. See you in the next 60 mph storm, just move over I am coming through.

[@matthewporter1376]

I taught my sons to ride in the snow, it's a Canadian right of passage, and no we didn't change tires, or change anything, it's loads of fun and falling off just gets everyone laughing and enjoying the great white north; 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@williamkenny1445]

I studded the tires of a Honda 230m with a box of 10mm hex heads and it was absolutely unstoppable in about 6 inches of snow. I am serious, it was better at snow covered sand hills than in the summer. did 50mph on black ice and could turn at about 20mph without sliding out. traveled down the frozen beach with ice shelves piled up from the tide. all until the bumps started pushing the screws threw into the tube and that green slime stuff just wasn't enough. tied the tires to the rims after they totally flattened out and limped home. lol

[@ryannagy3627]

Great video! Loved the format! :) Keep it up!!! Also... apparently I'm one of the few who enjoyed the sped up voice over. Maybe others just need to slow down the video speed. Haha

[@susany6238]

4 years ago, wow. I found you very amusing and entertaining, not sure that was the point 😂

[@beaunaro]

Ryan, You and Fort Nine produce some of the best quality, well done videos on u tube. Most excellent moto journalist work. I really liked the snow riding , and the one explaining that MC Manufacturers pay and wine/dine your groups just to say good things about all products. Love your truthfulness, straightforward manner and humor. Well done sir!!

[@Mitchell790R]

Ha! Best youtube channel subscription to date. If I new anything about television, Top Gear type stuff, you would be the ultimate host. Testing all the new latest and greatest. plus getting to ride the old classic stuff. Well if there were such a channel like that for motorcycles. If it was up for a vote, I would nominate you to be the host of the show.

[@louismingham2601]

Some self tapping hex head screws from the hardware store on the front and the ends of paddles help with traction and leaning over in the turns or you can buy specifically designed ice studs from any motorcycle shop but they're kind of pricey

[@Maximus_Decimus_Meridius01]

This kid is really funny. I have no motorcyle but watching him makes me laugh😄

[@camronolson5777]

Zip ties!! Brilliant! Was about to do something drastic for ice fishing.

[@PhantomRides]

Loved it Ryan... Although we don't even have freaking snow where I live but hey... Someday someday ha!

[@tuomashayrinen4763]

Greetings from Finland We race in the snow BTW. What you want is studs. If there isn't too much snow, then it's fun to play anywhere, but when you start to get to 30 cm (or a foot) or so, its gets hard to cut a track, so follow old lines. Keep weight in front to make the front tire to follow the old groove. We also use special boots that slide really well for balance. Huge difference. You can search for videos with the word "spoori". Its a whole different sport compared to normal riding, top Finns just whip the best enduro riders of the world all day long in snow.

[@koaga645]

Boy I sure needed this a week ago.

[@Nckolas20]

Went out riding my Kawasaki 220 in 2-3 inches of snow. Handled decently well, learning to steer while power sliding was quite fun

[@themasterofnone3324]

I ride an 89 cr250r in the snow, a good set of knobbies will do you well in about 4 inches of fresh Pennsylvania snow, along with correct throttle response and minimal braking

[@MegaElasticBand]

Keep it up F9! I'm so glad you haven't turned into a boring mainstream media channel

[@johne7872]

new to motocycles but riding threw snow on my bicycle figured out quickly going over ice do not apply any force or you'll slide. i'm lookin forward to this winter and seeing what it's like on a real bike

[@shamoy1000]

I used to ride year round in Wisconsin. More ice than snow. Just a skill set. Have fun.

[@BrettsGarage]

I bought my first bike, a CBR600F3, from a used dealer in Wisconsin. The salesman said he rides his bike to/from work each day. 10 miles or so. When there's too much snow, he just takes his snowmobile. Seems like the easier/safer option.

[@lemon5501]

After the dread look period of Ahri henning's life.... Man that really hit me in the feels....

[@darttoyou1398]

Whether 4wdriving, quad or motocross bikes, get a tree sprayer and use a silicone based protectant or such and spray everything including air intake and electrical, except seat and handles. You'll be thanking me at deep water, snow, mud and especially clean up. Hit after every couple times or each, it only helps.