Legend has it, there was a man who took all the mods and never filled his tank again.
@alanhassall4 жыл бұрын
I heard that he had to actually remove gas from time to time.😉
@davidaston16444 жыл бұрын
I did all those mods Twice and now my bike fills it's self up.👍
@jaykoerner4 жыл бұрын
Well there's got to be one, crashing right after filling at the pump is still never filling the tank again
@birddude31234 жыл бұрын
CHUNGUS BIG they fell of and he died and then he got 324.34 mpg, gotta make sacrifices
@aakashkedem63724 жыл бұрын
Legend has it , the smell of gasoline was enough to run the bike
@noughttonomad45615 жыл бұрын
I just sat through a 10 min + video about fuel efficiency. Why? Because it was well made, well structured, interesting and clearly delivered. Nice one mate!
@richardscott9825 жыл бұрын
A video on fuel efficiency for vehicles that routinely break 40 mpg already! Yes, he is that good.
@Vicscarm15 жыл бұрын
Im 14 and I ride 2 stroke dirt bikes that don’t get good mileage but i don’t care and I have no clue why I’m watching this
@monkeymanwasd12394 жыл бұрын
i don't even like working on vehicles i just like saving money
@melwig28134 жыл бұрын
I don’t even own a bike and I still watched the whole thing.
@TimFuzail4 жыл бұрын
I don't even have a motorcycle.
@naraz165 жыл бұрын
And finally, lose some weight. Less mass, more efficiency
@nunofernandes76435 жыл бұрын
yup, it is the best way x)
@karenmcculloch97424 жыл бұрын
Is this Global Cycling Network? "Don't buy upgrades ride upgrades". Works better with bicycles. ;)
@telocity4 жыл бұрын
So time and reason for that divorce?
@jettriley22764 жыл бұрын
Ouch
@tammyforbes21014 жыл бұрын
I was gonna type that and sure enough first comment I see “weight reduction bro” 😂
@graemecraig075 жыл бұрын
It may sound kind of stupid, but you're teaching an old dog some new tricks. Your manner of delivery is honest, open, friendly, and non condescending. Well done young feller. After nearly a life time of riding, I find myself watching your shows, applying some of your insights, and get even more enjoyable rides as a result. Well done young sir.
@coastaku1954 Жыл бұрын
He's the one making me want to ride, same with Revzilla, meanwhile Squid Tips makes me never want to ride because he's always so pissed at cars, insinuating an Us vs Them mentality and that to ride, I must push an anti-car agenda
@Real_MisterSir5 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I think Ryan is the only guy on Earth who could sell me a tank bag with the argument for better fuel efficiency being the main selling point.. I wonder if he realizes his own genius
@maxpowell21575 жыл бұрын
Ikr I was like " I have to get that efficiency gas tank pack"lol
@Real_MisterSir5 жыл бұрын
@@maxpowell2157 Yup same. Luckily I already have a tank bag, and now I just feel more happy about owning it xD
@BluesMtn5 жыл бұрын
I'm going to guess, yes..he realizes it; however, he isn't a dick about it which is what makes it great. Creative, funny, accurate, and educational.
@InsanitiesBrother5 жыл бұрын
I wanna see the writing team. Don't doubt ryan's comedic and informative ability. But he has said many times that it's a team. LET US SEE THE TEAM. camera pans It's a room of ryan clones.
@micheal495 жыл бұрын
True Fact: He used to sell band instruments to small towns in Iowa.
@Vracktal5 жыл бұрын
I changed the sprockets on my F800GS to +2 front sprocket and -1 rear, sits about 600rpm lower at cruising speed which cuts the vibrations way down. That alone made it worth it, even without being able to get 220 miles out of a tank (non-adventure)!
@TheEliteMango5 жыл бұрын
I can't understand why this channel doesn't have well over million subscribers, it's flipping brilliant.
@Savage_4225 жыл бұрын
I concur 110 %. Ryan is one of the best KZbinrs on the planet.
@EuFaloDeCarro5 жыл бұрын
Because they make content for riders, mainly in canada, because It is the channel's hq. How many riders there is in canada?
@piayarider75425 жыл бұрын
@@EuFaloDeCarro oh, believe me. if you're someone who's into motorcycles and has been on youtube for a while for intellectual motorcycle vids, there's a 99% chance of you watching Ryan's vids. If you're into squidding, on the other hand.. :v
@Savage_4225 жыл бұрын
@@piayarider7542 I'm a total squid. Still love Ryan fortnine content. I look forward to getting the notifications
@petr0rabbit5 жыл бұрын
@@EuFaloDeCarro 720,549 in 2017
@owenanderson93953 жыл бұрын
1) Acceleration Sense: Where possible time your approaches to avoid standing starts. 2) Short-shift: Use more throttle to less RPM before upshifts. 3) Draft: Take advantage of large vehicles close to your desired speed. Leave reaction space but still within the moving eddys for reduced drag benefit.
@vmafarah94732 жыл бұрын
Yeah , I do that. Also, Using low rpm in top gears gives you mileage but make engine fill with unburden fuel deposit. use fuel additives or you can burn them to a limit by Italian tuneup.
@r.i.p24642 жыл бұрын
Some engines doesn't like low rpm. I used to do that just to save gas but my mechanic screamed at me for doing that. He said some engines can take it and some engines don't. If you have a motor that has a huge torque low end then by all means but short shifting a 600cc 17k reving bike is gonna hurt it. Im a harley guy and I bought cbr600rr just for shits and giggle so i adopted my mannerisms of really short shifting my bike. Hell, in my harley i could slowly takeoff without even revving and immediately shift to 2nd, then 3rd, then 4th then 5th... All without revving past 1100rpm as long as the road is not in a incline. I borrowed an re interceptor 650 and i can feel that bike doesn't like shifting below 2500 specially if i have a pillion rider.
@Codec2649 ай бұрын
@@r.i.p2464 lugging the engine is always bad, but being in low rpm is fine on almost any engine if you don't lug it.
@jacobrice14095 жыл бұрын
What!!! I ride a KLR. Listen here Joffrey. I'm not a cheap bastard. I didn't just spend all day hacking foam out of the stock seat to lower the ride height because I didn't want to pay for the appropriate suspension. Ok, well maybe I did. BUUUUUUUTTT I did B-U-Y the hacksaw...Welllll I bought the blade because I didn't want to spend the money on buying the handle as well. AHA, I've got it. I spent my hard earned dollar bills on the staple gun I needed. Then again, I did keep the packaging in perfect condition so I can get a refund when I take it back. Oh god...I'm a cheap, penny-pinching KLR rider. Does anyone have a GS there looking to get rid off? Second hand...cos...you know. As always, awesome video mate. Except for the KLR crack. *Wanders off grumbling in the cheapest way possible.
@jacobrice14095 жыл бұрын
@Skodaman2 Ha. Yes! Yeah, I love my KLR.
@HotRodseventy75 жыл бұрын
Don't think you're gonna find a Dynojet fuel controller to work on a KLR lol
@Thetdubs125 жыл бұрын
@@HotRodseventy7 I paused the video for this same reason! Sometimes I miss my KLR, but then when its mid winter and I fire up the fuel injected bike, I don't..
@marshallfischer36675 жыл бұрын
I have a GS in all I do is hemorrhage money. 😪
@christopherhuggins32125 жыл бұрын
@@Thetdubs12 I feel the pain now will be selling my carb bike for FI bike its becoming a little bit frustrating on these 30°F mornings
@nathanielkidd28405 жыл бұрын
Also, for those heavier folks out there, every pound you loose, is a pound less for your bike to haul. Doesn’t matter as much for cars, but it’s a noticeable difference, especially on smaller bikes. Another added bonus is that you’ll be in better shape.
@teonesterov91415 жыл бұрын
Watch out with the fat guys. You will hurt their McFeelings.
@willmorrell4885 жыл бұрын
Its always a good day when FortNine uploads.
@jakaberdajs43785 жыл бұрын
Agree
@endomobo3595 жыл бұрын
@Counterattack hes joe swanson
@m_s71555 жыл бұрын
Shut up you kripple.... ;)
@willmorrell4885 жыл бұрын
M_S You can’t talk like that to an officer of the law.
@Nobody-zq8bl5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, this time he misses the mark as often as he hits it.
@daemn425 жыл бұрын
Setting aside the option of simply riding slower the two biggest factors to fuel efficiency I've found are: 1. Aerodynamic drag of big hard saddle bags (on my Tiger 800 or my dad's R1200gs we're talking 45mpg with, versus versus 55mpg without). 2. Limit acceleration and braking. That doesn't mean riding slowly, but simply carrying more speed into and through turns, to avoid having to brake hard into them and having to accelerate hard out of them. Staying in a higher gear helps here as well (lower revs, less acceleration out of turns). We may scoff at the idea of caring about fuel efficiency on a motorcycle, but who here hasn't found themselves a long way from a gas station, say 250 miles into a tank of gas, wondering if you're going to make it.
@ianm4325 жыл бұрын
Fuel hauler nerd here. You'll note the labels say "*may* contain upto 10% ethanol" it's not for sure and has to be there even if the station buys ethanol free gas since the truck could have delivered e10 previous to that load. Another note is refineries and fuel terminals typically don't produce an actual "Mid-Grade" gasoline anymore and thus anything sold in between regular and premium is a mix of the two done at the pump. You'll see the fills at a station are colour coded. White is regular, red is premium and yellow is diesel. So if you're at a station with ethanol free premium and you buy 89 you have a 5%(ideally) ethanol content. You can check pump gas for ethanol by putting a small amount of water in a water bottle and marking the level. Then add gas and shake. Water and gasoline do not mix however ethanol is hygroscopic like brake fluid meaning it absorbs water. When you shake the mixture the water will strip the ethanol from the gas and mix with it. After shaking let it settle and note the water level vs the line.
@DmanGuitar3275 жыл бұрын
Chevron in bc canada 94oct shows ethanol free, same with shell 91 v power ethanol free. Both are 0 ethanol. I use 94 in pre much whatever, bikes dont like ethanol either
@conradbielicki7744 жыл бұрын
wow that has got to be one of the most informative youtube comment's I've ever read. Any estimates on how long all the plastic bits in carbs last with 5% ethanol? I do make sure the carbs are dry and clean before storing but other than that I'm kind of just hoping they hold together
@JamesWillmus4 жыл бұрын
Ethanol only eats certain rubbers. I forget which ones, but most aftermarket rubber parts for all types of vehicles are ethanol safe. The real pain in the ass is that ethanol does not burn as well as gasoline. E10 fuel reduces mpg's by 5-10%.
@tejaspadhye4 жыл бұрын
@@conradbielicki774 ethanol will slowly eat away the aluminium of the carb. Watch Project Farm's video on ethanol gas
@ZippyDan4 жыл бұрын
In many third-world countries I've driven through, I've often been recommended to buy "premium" gas even if my bike doesn't require it. Many of these countries also only have two levels of unleaded - no mid-grade. I figure this is for one or more of the following reasons: 1. The premium is simply made at a higher standard and in a third-world country you might worry that the lower grade (which is sold at the lowest possible price to serve the overwhelming majority of poor people) is made BELOW standards. 2. The premium might not have (as much?) ethanol. 3. It's just the grown-up version of the useless elementary-school myth that more octane makes you go faster.
@billhamilton23662 жыл бұрын
One of the best “ cruise control “ devices I have ever used on a motorcycle and I’ve been using them since 1967 is free. An elastic band wrapped on the handle bar between the grip and the right hand switch and front brake lever block clamped to the handle bar. It provides enough friction to prevent the throttle from rolling back on its own even when you take your hand off the grip but yet is easy to roll back the throttle as you would normally when slowing and your wallet hasn’t felt a pinch. When one elastic wears out as they tend to do over time simply replace the elastic that was used to hold a bunch of carrots together from your grocery store. Free. It’s worked for me for over 50 years on a dozen bikes.
@alfiesolomons45235 жыл бұрын
Could it be? Original and extremely high quality content on youtube? WOW. seriously, dude, you are amazing. These tips are soooo good and will help everyone that is new or already experienced in riding motorcycles. Subbed.
@paulhorvath97843 жыл бұрын
He Got Nil Idea bout Air Filters..go watch " Do Performance Air Filters Actually Work ? by ENGINEERING EXPLAINED..
@vercos0074 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, I am a KLR owner and I didnt even mind your dig at our overall cheapness...to us its a badge of honour :), but seriously really enjoyed your well organised and structured content. Your delivery as always was excellent as well.
@littlefishy6316 Жыл бұрын
Yes, we are cheap b45tards. I ran a KLX250 with road tyres, great mpg. Didn't go off road so didn't need off road tyres.
@dmosier5 жыл бұрын
You want to lose major weight off your motorcycle? Switch to a lithium iron phosphate battery. I saved 10 full pounds compared to the OEM. 10 POUNDS! And it is a more powerful battery.
@JensEskildsen5 жыл бұрын
And it will lighten youre wallet even more!
@TakumisBizarreRacingAdventure5 жыл бұрын
@@JensEskildsen Also you will lose some weight because of less eating caused by your now lighter wallet! XDXDXDXD
@dmosier5 жыл бұрын
@@JensEskildsen is the lithium battery move expensive than OEM? Yes it is. Does it last 2 or 3 times longer than OEM? Yes it does. Does a 10 pound lighter bike save you gas every ride? Yes it does. Is it worth the cost after all things are considered? That is up to you. For me it is totally worth it.
@roythearcher5 жыл бұрын
not good in colder climates though! they don't like low temperatures!
@dmosier5 жыл бұрын
@@roythearcher really? They work fine for me in Canada and I ride all winter. I know guys who put them in their snowmobiles and they have no complaints. The cold has never been an issue IRL.
@kleinbottled795 жыл бұрын
I care about MPG, more for range than savings.
@ninj4geek5 жыл бұрын
More range = more fun!!!
@JamesWillmus4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at fuel bottles. An extra couple liters can get me out of a tight spot.
@williamkinnane16065 жыл бұрын
I like how he goes into intricate details in everything he covers.
@MrJosevintem5 жыл бұрын
"We actually give a shit saving gas on a motorcycle" Man i love motorcycles but i also live in Portugal and i pay $1.86 PER LITER. Off course i care about saving gas. Great video again...
@vascogt4 жыл бұрын
Or $1.98 if you use the expensive stuff... Roubalheira
@keonitjohn4 жыл бұрын
Damn I'm paying $2.02 for the cheapest stuff here in Singapore!
@enderalteration58684 жыл бұрын
Its that much for a gallon here in Texas
@1996axon3 жыл бұрын
the octane 100 is 1.50 USD /liter at hungary
@RaidenGen3 жыл бұрын
@@1996axon Gas prices in Hungary are just bonkers right now. They are higher than diesel sometimes ffs XD
@Mototzigane5 жыл бұрын
Something that's worthy of all is the sprocket mod! So simple yet makes a world of difference.
@jonboy6025 жыл бұрын
How long does that alu sprocket last compared to a steel one tho?
@ramiropupo80345 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s my concern, any personal experience switching to aluminum rear sprocket? How much last long compared with the steel one?
@Mototzigane5 жыл бұрын
@@jonboy602 Aluminium lasts pretty much as long as the steel does but requires more frequent maintanence. Having a slack chain would affect it during sudden acceleration, since it's not as brittle as the latter one.
@Mototzigane5 жыл бұрын
@@ramiropupo8034 I haven't tried it myself, but the ones who have switched were rather positive about it.
@davetrousers5 жыл бұрын
Renthal (brand) Sprockets are super light in comparison to standard Steel sprockets. The make a pretty good claim about their longevity. I have Renthal on my Fireblade. Maybe check them out.
@damachine33 жыл бұрын
0:05 Exactly what I was just about to comment when I heard your first sentence. ;) It's cheap enough and we're it for the ride regardless.
@bartman19155 жыл бұрын
I love how you play around with the format. This has to be one of my favorite along with the Twilight Zone one
@thomaswarren26995 жыл бұрын
I love the editing in this, leaving the outtakes IN like literally nobody was actually going to watch it! Very funny!
@Yeldur5 жыл бұрын
I feel like this entire video is a reference to some tv show or a movie but i'm not understanding it
@MUNRO135 жыл бұрын
You and I both.
@rodrigocastro93235 жыл бұрын
Another Millennial monster
@Yeldur5 жыл бұрын
@@rodrigocastro9323 Another annoying prick. c:
@piayarider75425 жыл бұрын
@@Yeldur Rodrigo's replying to the earlier guy named "Another Millennial" for his troll-y reply. Context before replying, please.
@Yeldur5 жыл бұрын
@@piayarider7542 LOL, wow I didn't even see that.. It's because he didn't actually reply to the bloke, to me it looked like he was calling me another millenial monster. Rodrigo! You have my apologies for my mistake :O Sorry!!!!
@frangobird90225 жыл бұрын
Cheap bastards... KLR owners. Really Ryan?! You better hope that I never run into you in Vancouver. Cause if I do... I'll have to stop and tell you how awesome the channel is and how I'm a huge fan.
@miraclo35 жыл бұрын
As an Adventure riding, cheap bastard that owns a KLR, that comment at 1:40 had me rolling in my chair. so true.
@Daschickenify5 жыл бұрын
I was able to hit 75 MPG (U.S.) in my brother's twin spark SV650S. Lots of tucking and *gasp* pulling in the clutch and coasting. It is pretty nice to see 200 miles go by without a fuel light ever coming on. I also had to tape off about 3/4 of the already pretty small radiator just to see 170F water temps(it was 45F outside, which was part of that). I'm hoping to get my own and mod the piss out of it specifically for fuel economy. I'm shooting for 100 MPG.
@TimpBizkit15 күн бұрын
Although not hugely safe, riding behind a truck will shoot up your mpg. The good news is you can still get benefits leaving a safe gap.
@patrickdumont86705 жыл бұрын
@1:45 "cheap bastards, KLR owners" 😂😂
@CarstenBornemann3 жыл бұрын
A sprocket change test for fuel efficiency and results in rpms, top speed etc would be interesting. For example 3 more teeth in the front.
@UFO-0473 жыл бұрын
Rule of thumb seems to be for every 13°C/ 25°F drop in intake air temp, octane required drops by 1 full octane rating. Octane needed also drops as you climb higher in elevation. Not a fuel economy thing as such but can save some coin over a year.
@ghost116052 жыл бұрын
Boy do we need this video right now.
@2stroke4me4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I replaced my stock exhaust system with a (much lighter) competition one, but kept a decent (titanium) muffler. After some basic fine-tuning the fuel consumption decreased and it suddenly had low rpm power. Granted, it doesn't look as nice as the stock system, but that's a small sacrifice i'm willing to take. Use the clutch! I disengage the clutch very early, and coast the entire highway exit (or entering traffic lights, crossroads, downward roads and so on) with the engine idling. With a decent timing, I rarely have to use the brakes and very lightly use the clutch to bleed off speed, while maintaining a high (but safe) cornering speed (so extra acceleration is avioded).
@RockymountainRobert Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this channel, Ryan has more advice and explains everything there is to know about motorcycles and riding. Including safety.
@rodneycox3294 жыл бұрын
Lubing the chain should give you better fuel economy, with more power getting to the rear wheel. The friction is very noticeable on lower powered bikes. If only there was an oil sealed chain guard so you could run the chain permanently in oil (similar to a timing chain).
@grren17825 жыл бұрын
All of these tips are actually really useful for people who want to tour on smaller tank bikes.
@garthhowe2975 жыл бұрын
Yup... buy a 225 HP bike, and then drive it like an old lady... to save fuel... lol
@maxpowell21575 жыл бұрын
I have a neighbor that owns an old Honda 1000r and he rides it super low RPMs even on the road, I've traveled with him ( on my own bike, a 250cc) and he always run's it like that, except that time when we were on a race track. Damn the thing did a Hudson hornet scene when it started really going, its an amazing bike
@Okipouros5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, more fun to ride something slow fast
@Ofmyownvolition5 жыл бұрын
Good tips for anyone that wants to take their bike on a long trip where increasing the range of your full tank can mean the difference between arriving to your destination on schedule, and pushing your bike down the side of the road to the nearest gas station.
@CollinMac965 жыл бұрын
My gixxer 600 never goes past 5k rpm. I get 38 mpg
@sebastiankulesza37825 жыл бұрын
My Vrod Muscle does 37 miles per gallon if I drive it like an old lady lol .... super boring if u dont smack the throttle with lots of torque to make the tire screech :D
@ChrisR572 жыл бұрын
Ryan, This video has now become very relevant at today's petrol prices!!!🤬🤬 Cheers!
@equalizer46335 жыл бұрын
Best channel on KZbin!
@Niznuts1235 жыл бұрын
Equalizer glad your a fan, but let’s be real here.
@robertveronese44052 жыл бұрын
I was riding back home to Vegas from Portland on a CB300R I just bought. When I saw a sign saying next gas 163 miles, my bike holds 2.6 gallons. I slowed to 55mph, filled up at the first station 2.4 gallons. I saw a air filter test and KandN filter let 12 times as much dirt by as paper does. My engine is more important than a little gas savings. I would recommend adding one tooth to your drive sprocket, better for your chain too!
@gayrunnycumstain5 жыл бұрын
king joffrey strikes agen
@Gentamoru5 жыл бұрын
Fortnite strikes again
@ceejaytino30985 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHA
@AtlasJotun3 жыл бұрын
So weirdly and wonderfully presented and edited. Delightful.
@ArchilochusOfParos5 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid as always. One correction, though -- lifting the fuel hose won't do diddly. The shut-off valve is in the nozzle, so the only gas you'll get is in that short stretch between the pump handle and the tip, and since you're already angled down into the tank you'll get that bit of dribble anyway.
@bigmessytoo2 жыл бұрын
It you prepay the pump will stop with the nozzle valve open allowing you to get a couple of ounces of fuel out of the hose
@tingusz5 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I found your channel a lot earlier. I'm getting ready to buy my first bike in about a month or 2 and your videos are amazing. Your an inspiration man, keep up the great content!
@Random-World-Eater3 жыл бұрын
your driving (or, riding in this case) will impact your fuel ecconomy the most, if your heavy on the pedal/throttle you use more, shift early and ride a bit slower, save fuel. Also engien break alot (but dont forget to light up the rear light)
@bcary4614 жыл бұрын
I have been impressed by almost all of the content this channel but for those not in the know, K&N air filters are prone to letting dust through if you ride offroad or other dry, dirty, places. Clean streets and tracks are the only place for a K&N filter. Foam and paper are the best choices for everywhere else. They are also way easier to clean /replace.
@playful15105 жыл бұрын
*shows EFI fuel tuner* *Laughs in KLR*
@FortNine5 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhhh nuts. ~RF9
@junkie8425 жыл бұрын
Lol
@smopuim5 жыл бұрын
@@blinnbh The KLR is dead
@BillyJoe13055 жыл бұрын
You can tune a carbed bike to run 87. My bikes from the 80s do it great.
@EpiDot525 жыл бұрын
@@toki002 FE350 mah boi.
@vinzo23854 жыл бұрын
I like how this was filmed with the producer chiming in here and making making it seem more off the top rather than scripted which I dont mind either its just something you dont see to much on KZbin videos. Two likes up.
@OhioGuy825 жыл бұрын
That opener cracked me up!
@erdemulubas2 жыл бұрын
He predicted the fuel prices will go up 3 years ago. What a wise guy
@br64895 жыл бұрын
The only reason we have ethanol in our gas is because of corn lobbyists. The amount of emissions from growing the corn, refining the corn, and then burning it is greater than just burning pure gasoline. Plus it cuts in to our food supply, causing food to cost more. Ethanol only makes sense if it comes from sugar cane, like Brazil does.
@SmallSpoonBrigade5 жыл бұрын
Yes, sugar cane and sugar beat sourced ethanol makes some sense, although it's still really hard on the engines. One of the annoying things I have to deal with is that the only option for ethanol free gas around here is Spirit and it's only available for the premium gas.
@JJ_ExMachina5 жыл бұрын
They are working on a GMO based sugar beet that produces insane amounts of sugar when harvest, requires far less water or fertilizers compared to corn. Grows in about half the time, and can be grown in places normally not ideal for crops. The GMO sugar beets are fast becoming the main source for Ethanol production. Soon Ethanol production will outpace other forms of alternative fuels... and hopefully one day soon will become the main source of fuel for the internal combustion engine. With GMO crops not needing the same sort of land to grow, we don't need to worry about taking away the land we need for properly grown food crops. PLUS since 100% Ethanol can run in current engines (with minor modifications), we can use it instead of petroleum based fuels. Humans will need our plastics and other polymers to continue to live. If we can reduce our requirements of fossil fuels, and save the crude oil for production, we can substantially extend our supply. After all if our current rate of consumption continues (which it is only ever increasing at exponential rates), we are going to burn through our available supply of crude oil in about 50 years (BP says 52 years, before we run out).
@guilhermerichter70495 жыл бұрын
Brazilian here. Ethanol is not the solution, right now ethanol is more expensive than Gasoline (here) and is by far less efficient (what sucks when you have a tiny fuel tank, like in a bike). We too add ethanol to our gasoline for "green" purposes, and when I said green, i mean politic, but it's not as bad as Europe importing palm oil from Indonesia that is literally deforestating their lands in order to keep with the demand from greener fuel in the developed world. Sugar cane is a crop that requires a lot of water to proper grow, right now we do have that water to dispose, but who knows what the future will be.
@JJ_ExMachina5 жыл бұрын
@@guilhermerichter7049 Guess you missed the part of GMO sugar beets. Which require far less water them corn to grow. Plus due to the way it has been engineered, it can grow in places other crops would not. The efficiency of 100% ethanol fuel is a fault of current engine tech, designed to run on Petroleum based fuels. This is easily solved with some minor "tweaks" to the ICE. Point is, the world as we sit now has about 50 years of crude oil left, we have no choice but to seek alternative fuels.
@guilhermerichter70495 жыл бұрын
@@JJ_ExMachina Yeah m8. I just don't mentioned the GMO sugar beats because i don't know shit about it. But in my humble opinion, the future is electric...
@mikecampbell58564 жыл бұрын
Some studies have shown that OEM air filters filter better, and after market air filters perform better but do allow larger particle through. The KZbin channel Project Farm explains this very well.
@marvinjaybequillo74512 жыл бұрын
This video's viewership these days 📈📈📈
@Apocalypz5 жыл бұрын
This bloke. This bloke reminds me of my favourite mates at the bar discussing MC "necessities". *I applaud you*
@slowmotionradio6015 Жыл бұрын
Summary: Get more fuel for money: Fill up in the morning / cold weather. Raise the pump hose above the tank to empty the last of the gas out of it. You paid for it already. General: Use only octane ratings your bike is rated for. Don't go higher or lower. Avoid high ethanol fuel. Don't carry more weight than you need to. Maintenance: Check and fix your spark plugs / carbs / injectors / jets / valve clearance. Check and clean or replace your air filter. Keep your tires inflated properly. A few PSI over is OK. A lot over is dangerous. Riding style: Ride at slower speeds. Avoid acceleration and deceleration where possible: accelerate slowly, stop slowly and early. Lane split to maintain speed. Use cruise control / throttle lock. Engine brake rather than using the brakes or coasting in neutral. Ride lower and closer to the bike. Modifications: Remap fuel delivery for better mileage. Get low rolling resistance / stiffer tires. Will decrease grip. Get a lighter sprocket. Get a lighter chain. Will require more maintenance and attention. Change sprockets to lower all RPMs. Less acceleration, maybe higher top speed. Get and use a throttle lock if you don't have one. Gear: Use a tank bag and or tail bag rather than saddle bags / panniers. Wear a full face helmet. Best bang for buck: Sprockets and chain. Ride slow, maintain speed. Keep your air filter clean.
@rm651965 жыл бұрын
If it counts Ryan, your channel is the only one I subbed to because of the intellect behind the content. All the others are just for the entertainment. You should work in advertisements. Pure pitching genius. Never seen anyone pitch their point in under 10 seconds like you do.
@mightyakkylex3 жыл бұрын
Man I love how much more comfortable Ryan has become😁
@andyp1234564 жыл бұрын
Haven't even got my license yet and I already found my favourite motorcycle channel.
@OFFF8615 жыл бұрын
3:28 Always a good thing to have an *AR* in the garage, those thing comes in handy when modding my motorcycle.😂
@tree93805 жыл бұрын
Shooting holes in the gas tank will increase the fuel efficiency bcs the bike will be lighter
@captsam545 жыл бұрын
lol. it's a Gas gun....
@averagegravelgrinder4715 жыл бұрын
It's a BB gun, but yeah.
@richardscott9825 жыл бұрын
He uses it to test helmet windshields...
@cedricboivin94223 жыл бұрын
Selling an aluminum sprocket with smaller chain without mentioning once that the chain and sprockets life will probably be a third of what it use to be. Amazing seller skill. P.S: if there is one filtrer that you should toss to the garbage bin, it is the K&N. They will let a lot of dirt go inside your engine.
@tonytober5 жыл бұрын
That exhaust backpressure part though... Should we ask Engineering Explained for approval? For a Backpressure vs Exhaust Scavenging analogy?
@garmack124 жыл бұрын
Makes sense on a carburated 2 stroke but on a four-stroke that's tuned properly there shouldn't be any unburnt fuel left in the cylinder
@stlchucko4 жыл бұрын
Backpressure is BS. Scavenging is key.
@HannahFortalezza Жыл бұрын
@@garmack12 Exactly. 4 strokes require an exhaust that has as little back pressure as possible.
@HRIDigital5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant script, performance and editing. Most informative and funny channel on bikes I've ever come across. Hooked!
@MagicTalkingTaco5 жыл бұрын
Cool I just learned something. Engine braking saves gas :)
@magicoddeffect5 жыл бұрын
On fuel-injected bikes, at least.
@moistmoustache4204 жыл бұрын
i love how this is filmed
@johnnyidahoan41825 жыл бұрын
You say, "coasting kills." Can you explain why? As a new rider I have never heard this wisdom.
@FortNine5 жыл бұрын
Sure! Motorcycle suspension is most stable when loaded under acceleration or deceleration. Even when cruising at a constant speed, the force of the engine working against gravity or wind resistance is enough to make the motorcycle feel planted. But if you coast (i.e. clutch pulled in, or in neutral, "freewheeling") the bike becomes jittery and harder to control. Hope that helps! ~RF9
@johnnyidahoan41825 жыл бұрын
@@FortNine Thank you for the succinct answer! I can't believe I got a response from the man himself! I'm star struck! Love your channel and your content. I'm always looking forward to your next videos. Keep it up!
@johnc89105 жыл бұрын
@@FortNine : It is also illegal in most jurisdictions.
@edwardtupper63745 жыл бұрын
And with two strokes, running under a closed throttle will foul the plug, and the upper cylinder isn't getting any lubrication.
@nono-du7vb4 жыл бұрын
@@FortNine Have to disagree with the recommendation for K&Ns etc. These always test higher levels of Silica (that's sand) in oil than STD filters. A STD filter still flows more than enough air when at maximum recommended mileage (or clogging). I'd never put one on a motor that I care about, although I do have one on my race bike - low overall mileage and the minor performance gain is worthwhile in this context. Other than that another very good contribution to knowledge and safety.
@m.dennis2 жыл бұрын
Watching this vid two years later and it reminds me why I always like F9 videos before they hit mid-script. The dang details!
@makarlock5 жыл бұрын
Just put a turbo on I don't see what the problem is :^). Good vid as always F9.
@Real_MisterSir5 жыл бұрын
10/10 would buy a turbo busa for fuel efficiency
@fwebe28716 ай бұрын
To be fair, most ethanol blends are usually better than pure gas, as they evaporate better, which in most cases results in higher thermal efficiency. They also deliver slightly higher octane ratings. Both effects are more prominent, when on high loads and especially when on high rpm. The water attracting part can be useful, if used correctly, as it binds water, which won't "harm" anything as long as it is bound. The problems begin, when it is saturated.
@shuff11115 жыл бұрын
1:42.....Hey, I'm a KLR owner and i resemble that remark!!!!!
@merkel27502 жыл бұрын
This video suits 2022 perfectly now, doesn’t it Ryan😭
@jb4aybar5 жыл бұрын
im already saving gas on a motorcycle by just not using my car..great video
@johnshook16823 жыл бұрын
Exactly! As Ryan said, "does anyone give a shit?"
@MrHocotateFreight2 жыл бұрын
Before, I'd not even bat an eye near a video on motorcycles. Being a new owner, now I'm magnetized
@danfc3s5 жыл бұрын
Interesting... Now I'm going to disregard all of this and rev my bike hard enough while stationary to produce flames out of the unrestricted pipe...
@canadianshark745 жыл бұрын
I'm already an F9 customer. Your videos are just a bonus. love em. cheers
@Roy_Godiksen5 жыл бұрын
Now the question is: How much did all this cost compared to how much gas you save? How far would you have to go for these "upgrades" to pay of?
@JJ_ExMachina5 жыл бұрын
Power commander with wide band o2, 520 chain and aluminum sprocket, lighter after market exhaust, and a bunch of other little things, you know typical upgrades... I saved roughly 30lbs of weight on the bike, and improved (in ECO mode) 10 MPG over stock... SO if I only ever rode in ECO mode, I would recoup my money in roughly 20k miles, or about 2 years, with the miles I ride. BUT since the mods also allow for an improved level of performance over stock, I do NOT ride in "ECO" mode unless I need the range. The original MPG was about 35, with the new maps and "upgraded" parts I can get very close to 50 MPG. SO instead of getting 160 miles out of a tank, I can get closer to 225 miles. For longer rides it is godsend having the ability to improve the millage so drastically, while still being able to have the extra power and performance if I so choose. All by pushing a button and switching maps. The down side of the "ECO" mode, is a huge lose in power, and very "boring" engine performance. Of course, by hitting that same button I can get "full power" mode, with about 140 HP on tap... It's can be very exciting... Of course that comes at a sacrifice of getting much lower fuel millage...
@Roy_Godiksen5 жыл бұрын
@@JJ_ExMachina Cool. Thanks for the info 👍. It should have been added in the video, as "economy" was part of the title. 🙂
@theclinger5 жыл бұрын
@@Roy_Godiksen Fair enough, and easy to misinterpret. Fuel economy refers to the economy of fuel though, meaning distance traveled vs volume of fuel. Most people only really care about this in terms of money saved, since volume of fuel is seen as $/gal, not necessarily gal/tank. So it's understandable that talk of fuel economy is mostly seen as a consideration of total monetary cost of gas, and thus of mileage, not the fuel "cost" of mileage. There are also people who care about fuel usage outside of it's monetary cost, and might not worry too much if they only break even, or even lose a little.
@Roy_Godiksen5 жыл бұрын
@@theclinger It should say: "Fuel Efficiency", in sted of "Fuel Economy". That would be clearer. 🙂👍
@theclinger5 жыл бұрын
@@Roy_Godiksen Oh yeah, would definitely help to disambiguate.
@marcochavanne Жыл бұрын
I uncorked my CRF300L Rally. CBR300R cams, CBR300R velocity stack, second snorkel hole in airbox, vented airbox door, Stage 1.5 91 Oct. 550 Performance tune, and get between 76mpg-53mpg. The biggest factor is my right hand and speed. If I baby it mileage goes way up. If I wring its neck or drive at highway speeds it drops like a rock.
@dinosoarskill175 жыл бұрын
IM EATING LEFTOVERS
@festol15 жыл бұрын
That's good for you :)
@mickenoss5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm eating a half eaten pack of doritos I found on the table - I need this shit man.
@kawilifezx10r235 жыл бұрын
Leftovers are eating me
@teonesterov91415 жыл бұрын
I eat leftovers every day, literally. My kids are 4 and 8.
@davegoldspink53545 ай бұрын
😂🤣😂 Just returned to riding after a couple of decades layoff and just bought myself a new Suzuki SV650. Aren’t coping with the fuel consumption. My old 2006 Holden Commodore Ute used to use about 50 litres every 400kms here in Australia and would cost me about $120 AUD to refuel while the new bike so far has got 280km out of just over 10 litres and last time cost me a staggering $20. Working it out in the old money that’s about 59 miles per imperial gallons where the Ute got around 24 miles per imperial gallon. Needless to say I’m watching this more for novelty. Anyway longtime viewer and its thanks to videos like yours that renewed my passion to get back to riding. Thanks again mate. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@tuanoful5 жыл бұрын
Very convenient for adventure riders and cheap bastards.... KLR owners... HAHAHAHHAHA (I own a KLR, but that was a solid burn)
@chipper442 Жыл бұрын
My dad told me stories of pulling up to closed fuel stations back in the 60’s-‘70’s and doing the hose above the nozzle trick, and it would be enough to get him to an open station or home, whichever was closer.
@festol15 жыл бұрын
03:50 Come on Ryan. Tests had proven that a clean disposable air filter works as good as a top dog racing air filter. Performance air filters can only represent some marginal gain in a high HP bike, with tuned ECU.
@Cornally5 жыл бұрын
@Dustin Nisbet-Jones I thought about the same :'D
@scha03065 жыл бұрын
I live and ride an 800gs in the desert, dry dust all the time. From all the sleuthing I've done and the local Motorrad mechanics I've talked to, compared to paper filters, K&N et al. lets a bit (too much) of that fine particulate matter flow through and is bad for the engine in the long run. That's how you get the power increase, bigger filter pore size, more air flow! But, if you live in Vancouver or someplace with less dust on the regular, you're probably good with a K&N.
@Okipouros5 жыл бұрын
Closed loop F.I bikes: (i.e. with lamda sensors) When you are riding for fuel economy, will not make much difference, cause the throttle valve is already blocking most of the air going in. A modern ECU will measure the mixture and adjust Open loop F.I bikes with some sensors (no lamda sensors): IF they have a map sensor (measures atmospheric pressure inside and outside the airbox), will adjust the fuel mixture for less air drawn, although less accurately, so less incoming air is compensated Carbed bikes: Less air will make the mixture richer BUT, fuel is drawn into the cylinder by the vacuum it produces, so less air going in will reduce the fuel sucked in, some carbs have tricks to compensate, some dont
@gutserker5 жыл бұрын
scha0306 depending on if you're referring to isolated testing outside the engine area. Funny thing, during K&N testing they found the vibrations of the engine help trap particulates
@jeremykoenig50045 жыл бұрын
@Dustin Nisbet-Jones Also important, and noted in the video is that he wasn't testing how well the filters removed debris from air, just how much power was made.
@Eman_Thoughts5 жыл бұрын
After watching at least 10+ videos on your channel, I can clearly say that you are one of the top 10 motovlogger in the world. Keep em coming!
@sachindave95 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Video. Is there anyone in India who can help me find the Aluminium Sprocket like the one shown in this Video. I am looking one for a Royal Enfield Himalayan in Western Part of India, Gujarat. Fortnine I love your film making style as well. the split screens and multi character parodies are fun to watch. keep up the marvellous work.
@TakumisBizarreRacingAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Wattup Gujju friend! XDXDXD
@jhamisoncarvalho26359 ай бұрын
I'm a cheap bastard and ride a Yamaha factor 150. I was born in Brazil, so every drop of gas counts! Ryan, even though most of your advices are not affordable for the major of bikers like me, who rides the simplest and popular (prices, taxes, availability), many tips are really worth putting into practice. Would love if you made a series in which you mention different bikes from the world (prices, applications, reliability). Thanks for the sharing
@MD_Builds5 жыл бұрын
I give a shit, Im poor and live in the UK one of the most expensive countries for fuel... You over the other side of the pond have it really easy...
@GolfVictorHotel5 жыл бұрын
the UK is 10th on the fuelprice list, my country, the netherlands, is on number one www.worldatlas.com/articles/european-countries-with-the-most-expensive-fuel.html
@dznnf75 жыл бұрын
@@GolfVictorHotel Congratulations on the win...I think?
@RidingWithGerdas5 жыл бұрын
Yeah? In LTU we pay now 1.25 eur per liter, but our salary monthly is what you earn per week, stop complaining!
@GolfVictorHotel5 жыл бұрын
dznnf7 it’s a great honour to have won that competition.
@kaydars5 жыл бұрын
@@GolfVictorHotel - today we were paying 1.22Eu/L for fuel, last week it was 1.35Eu/L in NZ (for 91)
@lukecargill59632 жыл бұрын
I love the raw video style.
@hawtpawkithero5 жыл бұрын
Don’t use TPMS systems. They can fail and bleed all the air out of your tire while you’re riding down the freeway. Chances are your mechanic has heard of this, and my broken shoulder can back it up, too.
@kaydars5 жыл бұрын
I find that daily bike checks can discover under-inflated tyres better than new-fangled electronic tyre-deflating devices can.
@claytonbennett77975 жыл бұрын
Did you have a bad day, man? You don't seem your usual chipper self. Which is cool, no need to launch full-chip every damn day. I like the really neat conversational format used for this video. Keep the quality coming.
@luisfelipebayardomelgoza41043 жыл бұрын
1:59 it's 30% less efficient... It cost me 3km out of 100. Wait, what? Something doesn't match up.
@trentsiemens11313 жыл бұрын
10% ethanol, which is 30% less efficient works out exactly to your math of losing 3kms
@luisfelipebayardomelgoza41043 жыл бұрын
@@trentsiemens1131 Thanks, you're right. I hadn't realized that the 30% applied to only the ethanol and not the ethanol-gas mixture.
@saadnouri37385 жыл бұрын
Oh my god , there are sooo much informations here, this is the first and only channel that serves an incredible original content , where do you get all of these informations, does it come from the water you drink , seriously you my friend are the hardest worker in motorcycling , great job,good luck and we hope you teach us more ........ peace✌
@BlAzEAnGeL855 жыл бұрын
Hi, is it necessary to do wheel balancing after installing an external TPMS? i am worried that the additional unsprung weight might cause wheel wobble, I ride a light weight sport tourer...Thanks!
@uncopino5 жыл бұрын
BlAzEAnGeL85 this is a very good point
@remymeno5 жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same
@FortNine5 жыл бұрын
On2Wheels According to TireGard, no. These ones are only a few grams each, so not enough to make a significant unbalance. Beware of internal TPMS systems though - you have to remove the tire to install, which is a pain, and many of them are heavy enough to require rebalancing.
@kapitalidea2 жыл бұрын
God I love this channel it’s like the big bang theory started a motorcycle club!
@agri-moto5 жыл бұрын
I switched from 500cc to a Honda CB125F and I don't give A ... about fuel anymore
@teonesterov91415 жыл бұрын
True. I went from 125 to 500 and now I feel stupid.
@Jolinders1085 жыл бұрын
this channel deserves way more attention
@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing5 жыл бұрын
I thought he just put Diesel in his tank for a minute. Then I remembered: Canada.
@JamesWillmus4 жыл бұрын
Diesel powered motorcycle getting 100+ mpg
@Masperand5 жыл бұрын
Subbed because you explained using vectors, with notation. Great channel.
@xc84875 жыл бұрын
No exhaust needs back pressure, that's the oldest myth ever. The baffles in a muffler slow down reversion waves from the end of the exhaust. If reversion waves reach the valve while it's open then you have poor exhaust flow.
@pedtrog64434 жыл бұрын
Drag is the main factor in fuel economy. Rolling resistance and engine/drive train friction will increase roughly proportionally to an increase in speed and engine rpm, meaning that the related fuel use would be roughly proportional to distance traveled. However, air resistance increases exponentially with an increase in speed. ("air resistance force is approximately proportional to the square of the velocity, v2. In other words, twice the velocity produces four times the force.") That's why top speeds are ultimately limited by available horse power, and that is generally proportional to the amount of fuel being burnt. Rolling resistance aside, for a bike to do 100 mph, it requires 4x the power of doing 50mph and 16x the amount of power to do 25mph. Tuck yourself down over the tank and pull your knees in as much as you like, but if you're worried about actually making that next gas station, slow down!
@hektikethnik5 жыл бұрын
Back pressure is only necessary (and useful) in a 2 stroke engine, where the combustion stroke is shorter and the fuel (being less atomized) burns slower. On a 4 stroke engine it's unnecessary and will cost you power and efficiency. The myth that 4 stroke engines need back pressure comes from people who put huge 3" exhausts on their vehicles and lose power. This happens because of the venturi effect, gasses flow slower in a wider pipe and faster in a narrower one (until restricted by back pressure), that faster flow in a correctly sized pipe helps draw out the exhaust gasses.
@Daschickenify5 жыл бұрын
Knightmare I disconnected the exhaust after the last catalytic converter on my v6 accord for a day. It lost a shitload of power down low. Didn’t change the pipe size or anything, but those 3 mufflers which were bypassed DO help. On my 4 cylinder CBR250, I changed out the original muffler for a long glasspack. Again, didn’t change pipe diameters before the muffler, and I did rejet it richer, but it lost low end power and fuel economy. Backpressure does help if done correctly, so stop parroting engineering explained with his “stop saying engines need backpressure” video. Is your engine going to blow up without backpressure? No, but it will affect how it runs.
Exactly and wrapping/ceramic coating, will promote this, by the principle of energy conservation of the flow, do to preventing wasting it, into dissipated heat. Back pressure on a 4t is like saying that 2 valves works better than 4. Engine efficiency is like not "how much water flows, at a given mass, it's how far away the jet is landing". Back pressure is like adding a screen in front of it. Two valves engines have better torque on the lower rpm range, so longer gearing is more suitable. That's what I'm after myself, longer gearing, for lower rpm coasting. I'm not interested in faster acceleration, my bike has only 11hp...
@jay_tarantula8994 жыл бұрын
3 out of 100 equals 30% def the smartest man on youtube. 3%(the actual amount) is totally worth driving around and searching for.