the screaming talk button had me in tears. I needed that
@xrhst0s21144 жыл бұрын
not if you where watching thriller and you got on youtube to relax dude that fucking moment of the scream i almost shit my self
@amirulirfan7614 жыл бұрын
Dudes probably maxing the throttle, the passenger screams
@iancharles7984 жыл бұрын
Still funny on third watching
@blammela4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@joemnkyman4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad i wasn't the only one, lol!
@ErickGomezRosales164 жыл бұрын
This man really has me contemplating buying a Goldwing. 😂
@Angry-Lynx4 жыл бұрын
IKR 😂
@Redmenace964 жыл бұрын
I've owned 3 Old ones. '77 , '82, '94 Dream machines. Parts and mods are widely available and they are easy to work on. Old guy owners take great care of them, and you can go grocery shopping or cross country.
@uncannydan4 жыл бұрын
If you want one a little 'cooler', look for a Valkyrie. I got a '99 several months ago. Cool, Smooooth ride and comfortable. And no longer made....😢
@danielscrittersandcycles25584 жыл бұрын
Like goldwings..but also like sport bikes just get a used Honda blackbird.. it's like a goldwing with a jet engine! 😂 Almost as good looking as a naked woman, and longer lasting than a fossilized lungfish! 😁
@Ritalie4 жыл бұрын
@@danielscrittersandcycles2558 God, I seriously considered getting a Blackbird! Apparently they are electric smooth, and almost as fast as a Hayabusa. Unfortunately for me, I just could not get past the 1980's single headlight styling. I am obsessed with the dual headlight design front ends. I'm actually considering still getting a Honda Blackbird because the Blackbird is a perfect motorcycle, overall, despite the slightly old looking front end. After watching this video, I now realize that we should all be more mindful of "value" rather than just how a headlight looks?
@JoeBenutzer10 ай бұрын
Holy crap! This list is spot on accurate. How do I know? I just came across this list today, and it basically describes the bikes I have in my garage. I have a 1999 V-Star 650, a 2005 SV650, a 2009 KLR 650, just like he mentioned. Instead of a Gold Wing, I have a 2000 Harley Softail for touring, and instead of an XR I have a V-Strom. I agree close to 100% with everything Ryan said. The reason I bought these bikes is because they were priced extremely well for the value and enjoyment one gets from them. The V-Star is an extremely nimble little cruiser, the SV650 is impossible to ride without having an ear to ear grin, the KLR has the ability to get me to and through the dirt and gravel roads and is the cycle version of the immortal Toyota Hi-Lux pickup, and everyone needs a great 2-up cruiser for long scenic trips. The V-Strom is my favorite 80 mile round trip freeway commuter surprisingly, which is why I own it rather than an XR (which I did look at). The video may be 3 years old, but still spot on.
@FastFink2 жыл бұрын
Fortnine's videos are basically a on how to successfully take a passion and make a quality product; Love of motorcycles, depth of knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail in film production and scripting = addictive videos. Please keep the videos coming and I will keep the adblocker off just for you (and even watch the full ads ;) )
@Ph0enix7373 Жыл бұрын
The music choice as all genius
@mrmalicious4421 Жыл бұрын
Had a neighbor that had both a v-star and a goldwing, beautiful motorcycles.
@Zomby_Woof Жыл бұрын
I still have a fondness for the 1978 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special. My roommate bought one and I bought a Suzuki GS1000. It may have been the seat . Mahogany leather diamond tuck - maybe the best looking seat ever made. Once you sawed off that ridiculous sissy bar.
@mkshffr49363 жыл бұрын
Instead of a best series may I suggest a comparison series where we look at the pros and cons of each competitor. My particular interest would be used midsize (250-400cc) dual purpose bikes. Since none is likely best at everything you could compare things like seat height, low end torque, highway comfort and stability, fuel milage, reliability and simplicity, weight capacity etc.
@mickjager59743 жыл бұрын
My first bike a used Honda XL250 that had one of the 23" front wheels that I got in college was a bit under powered, but was a good start and the Yamaha XT550 I bought from a friend was a nice second ride.
@druemancospr3 жыл бұрын
IDK man, I loved my 91 XR250L. Commuted and camped with it!
@MrOlgrumpy3 жыл бұрын
Not really a bike guy,buuut I watched this with interest,and it had an add for the BMW R18 series in it,tasty,
@HighFuel904 жыл бұрын
Did I just watch a full blown movie? So well done.
@one-of-us99394 жыл бұрын
Yeah we did... and it was a musical too!
@Yutter894 жыл бұрын
Amazing how many smaller channels have Top Gear level video production
@amirk61554 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey K Legit mind bending work. Show the filmmaker some love on insta guys : FindAneesh
@daymaker54604 жыл бұрын
Every Fortnine video is becoming movie quality, the laughs are great.
@TOHETOTEHOT4 жыл бұрын
It's so nice I watched it twice.
@deepbuzin3 жыл бұрын
So I actually went ahead and got a Gladius as my first bike after watching this video. So far it's literally the best ever experience I ever had in my life, thank you F9 for the wise advice!
@FortNine3 жыл бұрын
Right on - enjoy! ~RF9
@soldat25012 жыл бұрын
The Gladius actually aged pretty well. Right now it fits right in with what’s out there in terms of styling.
@robotcorderoycattle2 жыл бұрын
Likewise! For the price and performance, it's one of the best options for ripping the PNW country roads. FYI a cheap shock upgrade from YSS transforms the handling on an already stable bike.
@paulsmecker24392 жыл бұрын
Bought a one with 2100 miles a few weeks ago.i felt bad it was so cheap. Polished her up and ready to RIP.
@exoticxenon50052 жыл бұрын
@@soldat2501 yeah I really agree with that I mean look at the mt07 what people usually compare it too you know transformer looking models of a headlight on that but this just looks like a modern naked bike that I would expect from 2015 onwards
@mindspinn3114 жыл бұрын
Ryan will go down in history as the one person who managed to make the Suzuki Gladius desirable and consequently increase values.
@constantinoslafkas47274 жыл бұрын
I actually called a guy selling it to ask if he's interested in trading! (I have a loud 1997 cb400sf custom scrambler/tracker)
@guyloisellegl4 жыл бұрын
I had a Gladius and loved it
@kenrhem4 жыл бұрын
Ya. They've jumped to 5-7k...
@skyusable4 жыл бұрын
I never understood why people hates them so much. It's still an SV650 with some runky plastics on it.
@TrNdke4 жыл бұрын
I don't see what's wrong with the fairing. If it's a "chick bike" (Rude. And you knuckleheads wonder why more women won't ride, or at least not with you.), then those 'womanly' curves look pretty nice to me.
@scottharris40533 жыл бұрын
“And enough leather to remake the cast of jersey shore” What a quote.
@IndomieNL3 жыл бұрын
With a 156.000 mileage, thats just puberty. Me: Isnt that where the worst problems start?😂
@briantobin72892 жыл бұрын
It's lovely! Also "...engine displacement you can measure in nautical tonnes" Love it!
@lord_deedih4 жыл бұрын
This guys is single-handedly keeping the motorcycle market alive lol
@likwidflame4 жыл бұрын
I really wish I had known about him when I was buying my motorcycle gear in 2016
@maksimovdennis4 жыл бұрын
I literally bought another motorcycle since being intrigued by this guys videos. Glad to be back on a machine!
@JavierMares4 жыл бұрын
hahahaahahaha plausible
@ThanhNguyen-pm7xn4 жыл бұрын
For the record, I don’t even own a bike and I subscribed to this channel because he makes it so interesting.
@cenkcelepoglu54153 жыл бұрын
@@maksimovdennisii İiü
@micocalata44824 жыл бұрын
I feel like i should've paid after watching this
@aurboda4 жыл бұрын
shhhhh
@number1yota4 жыл бұрын
Order some merch and feel better
@observingrogue76524 жыл бұрын
This reminds me. Fortnine, do you accept Brave Browser, or have a Patreon?
@dgnikon4 жыл бұрын
@@observingrogue7652 you might want to rethink your browser choice, brave is really shady and is hijacking urls ... davidgerard.co.uk/blockchain/2020/06/06/the-brave-web-browser-is-hijacking-links-and-inserting-affiliate-codes/
@tuanoful4 жыл бұрын
You did, when you watched those ads
@andycommonsincanada3 жыл бұрын
This channel is the TOP GEAR of the Motorcycle world. And I love it.
@qwikz283 жыл бұрын
He even used the term "ham-fisted"
@edwardroberts87613 жыл бұрын
The good one or the shit one??
@coldwetandhappy68792 жыл бұрын
It’s good, but it’s nothing compared to top gear now the grand tour.
@adriamillasluque2 жыл бұрын
Netflix and Amazon Prime should be taking note of your comment xD
@stemoleum2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardroberts8761 there is only one top gear.... Jezza hamster and captain slow
@dmaxcustom4 жыл бұрын
"Cockroach reliability" Save me please, my ribs hurt. Edit: And... Ryan is the only guy and channel that can sell you a Gladius and succeed.
@TheJuankpunk4 жыл бұрын
Gladius are great!
@kawas3xy4 жыл бұрын
You have to be careful watching f9 videos or you'll fill your garage... ryan could sell ice to eskimos
@scottoconnor41114 жыл бұрын
Got a Suzuki boulevard for trade if anyone is interested?
@himaro1014 жыл бұрын
tbh I had one as a courtesy bike when my Yamaha MT-03 was in for some work. I very nearly asked to trade there and then. Looks wise, they're not perfect, but to ride? Damn it was as fun as the MT-03, while being more practical IMO. Currently hating life on a V-Strom 650 which is boring but way to practical for my commute :(
@wipperwil4 жыл бұрын
Probably raised the used pricing by 20%!! Good work on the vid. Now I want a Gladys
@prestobizmal4 жыл бұрын
4:22 I’m dying, had to pause, laugh, rewind, laugh, post this comment and commence with the rest of the video.
@biker15814 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha
@thevideogamer0mg994 жыл бұрын
hahah
@FreeGumFighter4 жыл бұрын
dang I came here to do just that, and saw you beat me to it ;D
@2wheelpartsguy4 жыл бұрын
soo fn funny , had to show my wife
@BaldMancTwat4 жыл бұрын
It was worth my 1 second nose exhale. Agreed.
@Endeavor5452 жыл бұрын
Riding the KLR was like riding a 500 lb woman. Your not going to love it, but, it will get the job done!
@naldernalder4 жыл бұрын
Brother, you're the Antony Bourdain of motorcycles.
@Lex41224 жыл бұрын
Damn, that´s a really good one :)
@dcd13594 жыл бұрын
@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 :(
@dcd13594 жыл бұрын
KZbin beat me to it. That joke will forever be too soon
@11214944 жыл бұрын
I'd rather compare his scripting qualities to the likes of jeremy clarckson etc. Fabulous. F9 should check out how to further monetise the videos from us non-canadian audience to fund the production budgets and film lengths worthy of Ryans Scripting Qualities. Also, my Brain just accepted him starting in german and didn't notice him changing into english.^^
@000polsris0004 жыл бұрын
Right?
@caruser44 жыл бұрын
What you're telling me is that I need more motorcycles. I hear you loud and clear, Ryan 👍🏽 Just gotta convince the wife now
@RedBeardWalking4 жыл бұрын
Same dude, same
@DamnitsAdriel4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with that..
@darkiee694 жыл бұрын
Just show her the video, it'll explain everything. It's so cheap that you're almost making money..
@AmericanMadeAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission :)
@billmcnamara59424 жыл бұрын
I learned a long time ago(35 years with same woman), that she will get over it.... I may have to turn off hearing aids for a few days.
@MixedGrid2 жыл бұрын
Loved my 2011 Vstar. Belt drive, good power, efi, smooth ride. Comfortable cruiser. I stole it too. $2,300 with 700ish miles.
@MarcosElMalo29 ай бұрын
I loved my 2004 classic. I think I’d get one again.
@mkilic108 ай бұрын
have you had the previous owner's sex tape or so?
@1969JAC7 ай бұрын
I own a 2004 classic for 15 years now. Bought it, with 1060 km. Love, love, love it!
@colbert61222 ай бұрын
I'm surprised he didn't recommend the Honda Shadow, but to each their own
@ThePNW4 жыл бұрын
"enough leather to remake the cast of Jersey Shore" was a great line
@nkconte4 жыл бұрын
yes it was! and "a little too little' and "lining up to suck their msrp"
@Tobeon24 жыл бұрын
It just cracked me up sooo much!!! 😂🤣🤪
@flechette37824 жыл бұрын
"Riders couldn't see past their tiny peckers to the brilliant motorcycle underneath"
@zadish934 жыл бұрын
Solar panLs cheaper price in Chennai
@teddtheyoung4 жыл бұрын
Ryan: in fact, each is rather special. Me: no you're special
@tuanoful4 жыл бұрын
hahahaha
@j_mars_cars4 жыл бұрын
You're breathtaking!!
@tbillyjoeroth4 жыл бұрын
what a suck-up
@thomaswarren26994 жыл бұрын
Damn it KZbin, why wait until three minutes after upload to give me my notification? This is not good enough! I need F9 content IMMEDIATELY
@tinbanger664 жыл бұрын
It should just turn the phone on and immediately start playing full volume. Seriously.
@maxiejohnson83564 жыл бұрын
I found your channel a week ago, went on a binge watch
@biker15814 жыл бұрын
every video is a classic
@IlayarajaS19974 жыл бұрын
Just like all of us here
@MieteqPL4 жыл бұрын
+1
@rizqirizaldo4 жыл бұрын
You gonna binge watch this channel every 2 weeks just like every of us. Get yourself prepared friend
@acopernic4 жыл бұрын
Welcome home...
@matthewbanks78674 жыл бұрын
Man said “can’t see past their tiny peckers” dead😂😂😂
@daymaker54604 жыл бұрын
I think the man actually said that, He be the man!
@Peytononeal2224 жыл бұрын
Same lol🤣
@gohjohan4 жыл бұрын
I get that because when you go too quick, your balls shrink!
@dalekidd4204 жыл бұрын
The one thing that really jumps out at me from this video is how, if you don't look too closely at the controls, that old GoldWing STILL looks like a million bucks rollin' down the road. That was a machine that Honda really did right.
@chesuschrust47762 жыл бұрын
I kind of want it cause of the controls. It looks so cool
@xXxLolerTypxXx2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting a trail bike as my second bike once I have my open license and the money to buy and maintain it. An old goldwing really seems like a good choice, though I'm a bit worried about the weight. Probably can't pick this one up alone if you drop it
@JohnCunningham-sy5ug2 жыл бұрын
Had one put 80 k on it I would like to think it's still going.
@Zomby_Woof Жыл бұрын
@@xXxLolerTypxXx You can pick up any bike - not just alone, but one handed. The trick is to pick it up by the handle bar - not by trying to grab the seat or the frame. This gives a ton more leverage. A lesson that stood me in good stead when I live in Hawaii at the end or a coral sand road. You haven't met slick until you've ridden in corral mud. Took me many trip down that road before I stopped dumping my bike 3 or 4 tomes just getting home. It didn't do any damage - it just slowly went sideways at 2 mph until it was on its side in the soft sticky mud. And that mud would cake up on the fenders until the front wheel turned into a ski that I was just pushing through the muck Forget washing it off with a hose - it took 20 minutes with a big screwdriver to gouge enough of the coral concrete out that I could hose out the rest.
@AshleyPomeroy Жыл бұрын
If I had a Goldwing of that generation the first thing I'd do is scour antique shops for a tape cassette of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, or something by Steely Dan. Or Boz Scaggs.
@shawnarmstrong39003 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Gladius based on Ryan's suggestion. One of the most fun bikes I have ever ridden, and I have owned Street Triples, FZ-1, MT-07, and currently ride a ZX6R. This Gladius wasn't "virgin" - it belonged to a gear head. RaceTech springs on the front, Gixxer shock on the back, and shorty exhaust. The bike RIPS. Thanks, Ryan!
@deploy_leroy4 жыл бұрын
"Cockroach Reliability" My Vocabulary 📈
@Better_Call_Bulba-Saur4 жыл бұрын
Bat Carpaccio
@thetoomanybulletss4 жыл бұрын
stonks
@RaduDavidescu_Bucharest4 жыл бұрын
2:30 "but if there is anything you can't do on XR, it's probably your fault!" - Glorious line
@herosdiaz87573 жыл бұрын
*contemplates life choices and realizes how unworthy I am for any xr* XD
@rogerthat10-473 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, most things that a hell of a lot of riders can't do on a hell of a lot of bikes are their fault.
@johnwgibson242 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@billygraham21322 жыл бұрын
If you can’t get there on a mid-80s XL250R, you can’t get there. 🤷🏼♂️
@qs9123 жыл бұрын
Song at 3:35 is Terin Ector - she shines
@RickJamesx1124 жыл бұрын
"ENOUGH LEATHER TO REMAKE THE CAST OF JS" X'D
@angelite1434 жыл бұрын
CHARLIE MURPHYYY
@athaphian4 жыл бұрын
I LOLd on this one too.
@lanjelin4 жыл бұрын
3:08 They'd roll over boulders, trees, ADV riders - it was totally cool.
@TheCogitech4 жыл бұрын
He said "ATV riders" which is even funnier.
@FortNine4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCogitech What's funny to me is that it works both ways haha. ~RF9
@TheCogitech4 жыл бұрын
@@FortNine True, true. Hey bud if you ever need help with shooting in the Loops area, need "extras" to ride with, location ideas, etc. feel free to message me. Currently riding a fairly-well-farkled 2019 DR650.
@Yodah97 Жыл бұрын
Of all the videos in this channel, this is the one I've re-watched the most, and the one that convinced me I'd be a motorcycle rider one day. 2 years and one move to a different continent later, and I'm finally studying to get my motorcycle license. Thanks, F9!
@extragoogleaccount60613 ай бұрын
Got one yet? If so what?
@patriotbarrow4 жыл бұрын
Kudos to whoever wrote the script, shot and edited the clip. Masterful work.
@ShellShock7944 жыл бұрын
The screaming talk button made my whole day
@exothermal.sprocket4 жыл бұрын
Have another day! 4:22
@kodakblack64832 жыл бұрын
So this is what the bully from shark boy and lava girl doing now
@erikjensen9525 ай бұрын
Lmao
@XboxPlayzcom5 ай бұрын
I’m dead
@eroccube4 жыл бұрын
That Goldwing with the tape deck... Just take my money now !!
@sgtpepper11384 жыл бұрын
They're all over FB marketplace for like 2-4k for a good looking one.
@JS-wk4oe4 жыл бұрын
@@sgtpepper1138 Are they seriously? And in good running order and all? Where do I sign? I love my little Rebel 300... but sometimes I want something for a longer ride with a lot more, oomph.
@sgtpepper11384 жыл бұрын
@@JS-wk4oe Yeah, I've seen quite a few for a few grand and they look pretty nice. Saw a mid 90s one that was in what looked like showroom condition for I think $3500, and like 35k miles. Craigslist is good too for finding cheap bikes.
@sgtpepper11384 жыл бұрын
@@JS-wk4oe I owned a nearly mint 82 (I think) CM250, which was the predecessor to the Rebel. It's also funny if you look up CM250, my bike shows up as one of the examples (parked behind a Mazda pickup).
@cosmicbird88024 жыл бұрын
@@sgtpepper1138 I'm riding a 1986 rebel and I love it.
@Ritalie4 жыл бұрын
This is the 5th time I'm watching this from start to finish. I feel like it's the greatest short motorcycle clip ever made. This is a legendary video. Every scene has hidden Easter eggs (a UFO and teleportation) and incredible beauty. I get the feeling that eventually FortNine's videos will become an integral part of motorcycle culture, and companies might need FortNine's approval just to sell a bike.
@Blizky3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these videos for the motorcycles but perhaps even more for the cinematography.
@MaxwellAerialPhotography3 жыл бұрын
5th time? Those are rookie number you gotta pump those figures up.
@peterfehr74413 жыл бұрын
Some of the greatest writing and video art anywhere along with great info. Big tv only wish they could put out this kind of quality.
@инструктормотобезопасности3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the scream in goldwing intercom. Makes you wanna keep it off LOL Haunted chapel on wheels
@juha2031 Жыл бұрын
2 minutes is short.
@gregorymosher83192 жыл бұрын
I love my Gladius. I always wondered why people hated on it. All it needs is a round headlight swap to make it look good. Great video!
@statelypenguin4 жыл бұрын
"To buy one new you'd be a fastidious, capital rich person, probably 40 years old. Today that'd make you...oh, well, maybe dead."
@kevinfox5004 жыл бұрын
Kind of morbid, but that's how we got our 95 GL1500, and my wife's PC800. The guy who owned both, that we used to ride with, was pushing 90, and fighting stage 4 lung cancer. He had his daughter call us to come visit, and told us we could have both for $1,500. Both were one owner bikes, both maintained by him, and his son in law. Son in law got the Fatboy and Ultra, daughter got his Bonneville, and her mom's Commando. Honestly, I know Paul's in a better place, and not hurting, but I d rather have him on the road with us, than the bikes. I think of him, every time I throw a leg over that wing, or that Pacific Coast, and never know if I want to laugh, cry, or smile. We weren't blood, but we are family. Miss ya brother.
@T.Q.3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinfox500 May those gone rest in peace. I hope the bikes are doing well. When he mentioned that I remembered all the bikers I knew who are no longer with us, including the first relative who took me for rides on his Honda dirt bike when I was a little kid every time we visited them. If we couldn’t go for a ride sometimes he’d let me sit on the bike and let me rev it. Had a huge grin on my face. So many good memories to list. Anyway, you take care of yourself and ride safe. ✌️
@conner14663 жыл бұрын
@@kevinfox500 heartwarming and sad story, hope they are in your collect for rest of ur days to pass on last minuet to a great friend like he did, keep riding
@crankyyankee72903 жыл бұрын
@@T.Q. May they indeed rest in peace! -I have to face the fact that my riding days are over(but not life by any means)I perhaps could struggle on to ride,but it would be a very bad idea, as my left foot turns out badly, making shifting a bike very iffy at best, and now my upper neck and skull connection is fused, making looking around and back impossible pretty much, after recovering from the surgery, I even had to take my driver's road test over again(at 68)-passed it wearing a Miami Collar, which I no longer need). My new -used_ "bike" is a C4 Corvette convertible, the same in the breeze feeling as a bike(well the Goldwing I learned to ride on anyway-or any touring machine) -very nice ones available very reasonably, no danger of falling over, very comfortable, and quite sporty, better sound system than my old wing, and when rain threatens -just pull over and pull the top up if it is also warm and humid-hit the air. I will admit however to the occasional twinge when I hear a group of bikes going past on the road, but it passes quickly, when out far from home with the 'Vette, and the weather turns cold and wet, I must admit to a smug grin, as I turn the heat up a notch and settle contentedly into my seat-the foul weather on a bike I don't miss overmuch.-(I often put 20 thousand miles or more a year on a bike, here in New England that's a reasonable bit) so if life suggests that perhaps 2 wheels are no longer the way to go, there are alternatives, you need not give up completely. Age can be a bother but not the end of it all !. It's alarming -the number of people I rode with, and others I knew who rode that are no longer with us-the number is growing to depressing levels but that is indeed life, at least I'm still here to complain(a privilege I guess..) sometime this week I expect to attend the farewell service for someone I met at work when I was in the last year of high school, who helped get me into riding, who introduced me to my wife who at the time was riding a CB 900, and with whom I rode many, many miles-A great guy, gone at a young 82, killed on his bike by an idiot in a cage, ironically he was also a motorcycle safety instructor, as well as an EMT, if there is a consolation, he went out doing what he loved, My wife likes to often do her own vehicle thing, so we obtained for her/us a super nice C4 coupe,(they all have a Targa top, so become drop-tops as well) to give her her own ride to shows, etc. It is also perfect for when we take the pups along, which they absolutely love, our Pomeranian would, anytime the convertible was backed out of the garage plant himself firmly next to the driver's door-that thing was going nowhere without him, he had to ride in the wife's lap, which was all the better in his opinion. Well, it would seem I have rambled on too long as it is.....
@0xsergy3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinfox500 90 aint bad a smoker. lotsa people dont even get 25 years..
@jonmajarucon514 жыл бұрын
This gentleman is not just incredibly persuasive but knowledgeable. For someone so young he has a lot of experience on bikes and is obviously well-read and professional. Performance and reliability of the motorcycle is an infinitely more important consideration than buying a bike based on popularity, status, prestige or Name brand. Fantastic work THANK YOU
@osamabinladen8243 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@aob.aob833 жыл бұрын
He does his homework he is really good at what he does
@Asome3333e12 жыл бұрын
I got a klr because everywhere I looked said they were cheap, reliable, and indestructible.
@motorcop5053 жыл бұрын
Once again Ryan has proven that he has the best motorcycle channel on earth! After riding for 30+ years, 15 of which were as a motor officer, I can state unequivocally that my 2006 Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic is my all time favorite. It is so much like an HD Road King, but 250 lbs lighter and with a subtle degree of refinement that outclasses the HDs at a fraction of the cost. Why anyone is willing to pay the ridiculous cost of new bikes is unfathomable to me when you can get great used bikes while paying so much less. 🏍
@markpoppe86812 жыл бұрын
There's some good deals to be had if you look for new bikes that are older stock by a couple of years. It's an option if you're set on getting a new bike.
@OldBeaterGarage Жыл бұрын
I can remember 20 years ago dealerships were absolutely packed to the gills with V-Starts, VTXs, Boulevards etc. I would see all these 50+ year old dudes riding them that hadn't ridden since the 70s teetering away from the parking lot. I thought that eventually those thousands upon thousands of bikes would eventually hit the used market with no miles on them and now here we are those guys are 70s and can barely give these bikes away. I picked up one of the baby cruisers for $500 and tool around with my kid on it in the neighborhood it's actually quite fun.
@danielluna9213 Жыл бұрын
It's nothing at all like the Road King. I've ridden both and the 650 is extremely slow it's ridiculous. Ryan here showcased the 1100 which is a great motorcycle but still not like a Road King at all
@leoglasmeyer28535 ай бұрын
@@danielluna9213 customs are made to cruising peacefully at low rpm. If you want speed then buy a sport/sport tourer, not a harley with an almost 2l engine that puts down less hp than an old 600. Sure a harley has buttloads of torque but it's also +200 pounds heavier. If you like harleys for their looks and sound, then that's a whole another story and i can't disagree with you.
@VikramKalidindi4 жыл бұрын
Never been this early! And exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks for all the great content FortNine team!
@husseinhawwas32144 жыл бұрын
Good job bro
@timothybrugger38384 жыл бұрын
When are you having Hammond and May on?
@highplainshollarhomestead31884 жыл бұрын
Yup...he is basically following the clarkson persona. As he ages, his teeth will turn green, and his belly will bulge. Maybe even get a perm!!!
@Sebastion4644 жыл бұрын
I was getting Top Gear vibes the whole time
@mikef43164 жыл бұрын
Actually I think Ryan is passing those guys. I love that show, but Ryan just kills it every time.
@filthymcnastyazz4 жыл бұрын
Never hopefully
@Nascar-zv9lh Жыл бұрын
This video made me buy the exact Goldwing in the video. A 1985 Goldwing limited edition. Shame though it hasn’t ran in 7 years but it deserves life again
@Nascar-zv9lh Жыл бұрын
To anyone reading. It’s running, plenty of time and parts into it. And I love it. Almost Ready to make a long trip with it
@amirahmad2099 Жыл бұрын
@@Nascar-zv9lh good to hear cheers enjoy the riding.
@fujin094 ай бұрын
@@Nascar-zv9lh congrats and greetings from brussels
@CockatooDudeАй бұрын
@@Nascar-zv9lh I'm glad you were actually able to fix it. How'd you find parts for it?
@angelite1434 жыл бұрын
Like a kid waiting for his favorite 80s/90s Saturday cartoon to air. Oh boy oh boy..
@mr.osuniverse97804 жыл бұрын
Ah, I wish this kid was making hot cakes
@kitko334 жыл бұрын
Engine displacement measured in nautical tonnage... That made my day :D
@fruusty3 жыл бұрын
The Goldwing section gave me nostalgia I never got to experience.
@solomonanczarski54022 жыл бұрын
Get a goldwing, my friend. I bought one a few months ago and rode it half way across the country. That 1985 he had in the video actually is a rare model, as it was the 10th anniversary edition and included fuel injection. Possibly the first motorcycle ever to feature fuel injection.
@jamesdaple99514 жыл бұрын
This Ryan needs some kind of journalism award for excellence!!
@Tvis214 жыл бұрын
I’m not first I’m not last But when FortNine uploads *I CLICK FAST*
@eldsprutandedrake4 жыл бұрын
Sadly you´re not the first nor last to post that exact comment either...
@rebelguy94874 жыл бұрын
.....and I don't go past!
@Huntereich11 ай бұрын
It's funny to go back to these videos and see just how long this channel has been producing the best motorcycle content. Thank you to the entire team, and Ryan for being so unique. You guys have really inspired my continued love of the sport and not to mention saved me loads of money.
@padillaxA4 жыл бұрын
You want a great, reliable, and affordable bike, well your options are japan-japan-japan. What I heard. I've found it true though with my own purchases and and garage time
@TheOnlyRaichuu4 жыл бұрын
Though maintenance is more expensive, isn't it? Got a Ninja 300, kinda paid half of the bike again just for maintenance of 2 1/2 years (34k km) hahaha. But indeed, the bike has never let me down so far.
@oblivion00774 жыл бұрын
@@TheOnlyRaichuu what maintenance? Seems excessive.
@yycasino4 жыл бұрын
@@TheOnlyRaichuu Elaborate please
@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj80804 жыл бұрын
@@TheOnlyRaichuu You have dishonored your Kawasaki... It's either a lack of regular maintenance or you've been sending ittt wayy to hard.
@TheOnlyRaichuu4 жыл бұрын
The regular maintenance as stated in the Kawasaki Ninja 300 "book". By the way my comparison price is 4.000€, I didnt buy it brand new back then but with 6k km on it. You'd think that it's cheaper than bigger bikes when it comes to maintenance but at the end, still feels just as expensive. Maybe tires are a little less expensive as they don't wear out as fast. And I don't want to dishonor the Ninja 300, it is truly an amazing bike and I don't regret paying for the maintenance at Kawasaki dealership. If you do maintenance on your own, it would be cheaper yeah :) Just today again I'm getting rid of about 350€ for getting the valves adjusted and a new set of tires mounted. And valve adjustment normally is more expensive but the bike had the fairings to be removed anyway due to an accident which the opponent's insurance is paying fully (I had no liability for the accident). It's insane how much it costs, my bike fell only to the side at ~15kmh and they had to pay 2k€ just for repairing.
@RyanShyng4 жыл бұрын
I know I, along with everyone else, don't appreciate enough the effort put into and the cinematography quality of these videos.
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne4 жыл бұрын
FortNine: In a league of their own. Brilliant.
@BibtheBoulder4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Bib. Can't think of a better more enjoyable bike channel
@deepdive5riku4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan, all the SFV'S on kijiji just doubled in price.
@aurboda4 жыл бұрын
exactly my thoughts 🙄
@LuisAlejandroTorresO4 жыл бұрын
He mentioned it, US market.
@paulh65914 жыл бұрын
The lack of love for the Gladius makes me sadius.
@Slyck2554 жыл бұрын
I always liked the Gladius and was always confused that people didn't realize it was an SV650 underneath... their loss
@quasarsavage4 жыл бұрын
big fackius. lol
@exothermal.sprocket4 жыл бұрын
I've only known one girl who had the name Gladys and she was kind of a moron, a bad worker, annoying, and eventually got herself fired. Yes I know the Suzuki bike name isn't at all the same, but it sure conjures the same thoughts.
@leslieaustin1514 жыл бұрын
Lifted_Above Not if you know what a gladius is. Les in UK
@exothermal.sprocket4 жыл бұрын
@@leslieaustin151 I know what a gladius is. But it's only one syllable away from a female name.
@I.M.A.Panther36194 жыл бұрын
“ Enough horsepower to embarrass Seabiscuit” ........ this guy is a rider poet !
@muddshshshark3 жыл бұрын
I worked at a Yamaha dealer and there was a recall on the Roadstar and the 1700 . I replaced some washers and circllips on the 2nd gear. To do this I had to teardown by splitting the cases. first one took 15 hours I think .Got it down to 9 hours, I think the warranty flat rate was 11 hours. Anyway I did about 15 of them and I fell in love with the Roaadstar. So well built all metal no plastic, nice to work on and the TORQUE! ,stunp puller, Awesome bike and I never went for cruisers you know ,But I think I need one now. I see them going for 4 to 5 grand . Out performs a Harley by miles. WE had a souped up HD on the dyno and it only made 65 hp 1600cc shotguns carb kit and power module . Go with the Roadstar. Just try it.
@johnscustomleather53734 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Aneesh! Incredible work! He’s adding as much flavour and funnies are you are, Ryan. -J
@TheMissendenFlyer4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous stuff as ever Ryan....Lovin' your work!
@Idividezero4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'm literally the only person in the world who does like the look of the Gladius.
@CCitis4 жыл бұрын
I think it looks fine
@Fiqih4 жыл бұрын
I'm in neutral zone. Though the bike doesn't seem phootogenic
@travisa63114 жыл бұрын
You are correct.
@sebastiaanhoenderdos74584 жыл бұрын
I hate how they look but i love the bike. I race a clapped out Gladius, love the thing to bits. But it can't be recognised as a Gladius it's more like a gsxr with a dumb looking petrol tank.
@acousticgearhead78204 жыл бұрын
I want one to build up like my '03 SV650. Just have to switch out the entire tail, get rid of minor plastic garbage around the frame, throw away the stock can and then decide whether I want to keep the headlight or switch it for a standard 7" unit :D I'm just surprised how many people praise the new SV when it's literally the same frame, swingarm and fork with smaller/lamer bodywork thrown on...
@AnthonySkubic3 жыл бұрын
I bought my first bike recently - a 2003 Honda Shadow ACE, and I have to say I am absolutely in love. I know the hate cruisers get, but I have had so much fun on it already. Heard it's easy to maintain and wrench on.
@ireneuszpyc66842 жыл бұрын
@ only Harleys get hate, from poor weirdos who can't afford one
@thomasjordan55782 жыл бұрын
Next year (2004) has shaft drive and it’s still in production. Injection and ABS added to more recent specimens.
@kristoffer3000 Жыл бұрын
@@ireneuszpyc6684 Or people that know how much of a pile of shit the vast majority of them are. :)
@amatureskater15 Жыл бұрын
@@ireneuszpyc6684 price does not equal value or worth. Harley's are sub par bikes, with huge price tags.
@OoavastoO4 жыл бұрын
6:11 "Gladiī command about the same price as a piss-flavoured snow cone..." Jesus! I literally snorted! Cheers from Nova Scotia!
@Mike_Barker4 жыл бұрын
You know what I love about this? This video is exactly what I love about motorcycles. You can have a ton of experience for a relatively low entry price. I've yet to spend more than $1/cc on a bike and have learned a ton while having fistfulls of fun. You don't need the newest $20,000 bike or a project bike that you dumped $10,000 into just to look cool. You just need to buy a good used bike and to ride the ever-lovin bejeeezus out of it!!! Well done Fortnine.
@Slyck2552 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I advise new riders at intro course!
@AZ-wc5ot2 жыл бұрын
one DOLLAR per cc????????? what kind of bikes did you buy for that cheap???
@geman7412 жыл бұрын
3:55 anyone know which beach that is?
@cmuz00134 жыл бұрын
This year my dad died of Coronavirus and my daughter was diagnosed with autism...and still Ryan makes me smile, laugh, think and get out on my own XR400! I love you man!
@chandler10863 жыл бұрын
@Ninety Four Moto ???
@robertkollath89293 жыл бұрын
Lost my mom to Covid in nov. Sorry for you loss, good luck with your daughter
@nicklikesradio3 жыл бұрын
I have asperger's. It's not a death Sentence. It does make life hard though for sure
@panfusgarage62373 жыл бұрын
@@nicklikesradio It depends on the severity of his daughters autism though
@potto14883 жыл бұрын
Wish you well my man.
@yosefwaisman71884 жыл бұрын
"enough leather to remake the cast of Jersey Shore"... subscribed
@notjesse24583 жыл бұрын
every video im stunned by the effort you guys put into your b-roll. i can tell your production is highly influenced by top gear
@SuperFryn4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely in love with the show, with Ryan. Only downside, makes me wish i was living in BC Canada !
@dave998874 жыл бұрын
His Toronto vid with the Harley dyna was hilarious. I'm a Torontonian and he somehow ended up on the pedestrian path on the bike. I could only imagine how people reacted 🤣
@monstercherry994 жыл бұрын
I hope, one day, this team receive the flowers they deserve. Congrats on having one of the best channels on the platform, guys!
@petes_CE4 жыл бұрын
As long if they continue to get new subscribers and viewers, I think they will do just fine.
@edmondcharrette87113 жыл бұрын
10:27 we came to the same conclusion. I just picked up a used Suzuki C50 with 11k miles for $2,500. The winter prices are good up here in MA!
@norb41524 жыл бұрын
8:38 "with everyone lining up to suck Yamaha's MSRP..." was my favorite one.
@DKT19704 жыл бұрын
"cockroach reliability" LOL
@justinhardy77874 жыл бұрын
My Vstar isn't heavily modified but its nice to see my bike make a list!
@mrvwbug44234 жыл бұрын
V-Stars and Vulcan 900s, probably the two best deals on the used cruiser market. On the sportbike side it would be the Gladius and the Versys 650, especially the Versys with its ridiculously good suspension and handling and cheap used price because of its looks.
@d.r.bladeworks90254 жыл бұрын
Im only 27 and I have a 2008 Wing. Ive been dying for him to review one lol This might be as close as it gets. They're so easy to ride long distance but I stomped my buddy on his cbr500 through mountain curves. They're sleepers for sure ;) I traded my 07 v-star for my wing too lol
@wobblysauce4 жыл бұрын
Just like Cruisers, they are different style and you need to ride them like that, not slow at all.
@daevster66634 жыл бұрын
Your buddy doesn’t know how too ride
@willmeng42514 жыл бұрын
I have a Gladius and have been wanting to sell it so I could buy something “cooler” but this man has me more hyped about having one than ever before wtf
@noirceur_4 жыл бұрын
This type of content is what's keeping me sane during lockdown/quarantine. Thank you so much for the amazing quality and beautiful presentation. Keep up that good work RyanF9 and the whole FortNine team! 😁👌
@AmericanMadeAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Please dont lock down or comply with quarantine orders by terrorist tyrants. You have a better chance of dying from a slip and fall in your own house than from dying of covid.
@lfreece24 жыл бұрын
T.S- don't be an fslur, get back to living life.
@noirceur_4 жыл бұрын
@@lfreece2 what is an fslur? Plus I have no choice besides to comply, I've already been ticketed for being out past curfew and threatened with arrest if caught outside of allowed hours. South African lockdown is insane. I'm a US citizen who's been stuck here trying to get home.
@3klund952 жыл бұрын
I got both my A2 and A licenses on a Gladius, and still think it’s a fantastic bike, 5 years and 3 other motorcycles later. My instructor is also a stunt rider and he really cherished the Gladius for being both stupid fun, well balanced and super reliable. He owned one privately that he sometimes used instead of his 1290 superduke, really says it all..
@mathis214 жыл бұрын
Love the vid! Ryan, you rock! I was VERY happy to see my Star cruiser get a shout out. I bought / stole my Raider a little over a year ago and it has been the best investment that I have every made in 61 years of life. I get more smiles per hour than I would have ever thought possible. Through this bike, I discovered a pool of youth that I didn't know that I still had.
@eror094 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1997 650 V-Star about a year ago with 12.000 km on. I hope she will last longer than me. 😅
@trer19694 жыл бұрын
I hear ya dude! I've ridden constantly since I was 8 years old...never NOT had a bike in 43+ years...rode Harley's a majority of my life after starting out on dirt bikes, but realized I was riding my land-barge Harley's less and less each year, as I approached 50...then I saw a Ducati Multistrada staring me in the face at the local bike shop...instant, striking love. I now ride every possible chance I get...29 degrees of cold is my cutoff for commuting to work (45 minute ride)...but I have, as you said, found a fountain of youth I didn't know was there until I found the right bike for me. I rediscovered my love of riding and am riding like I used to in my 20's and 30's.
@poursomebeeronit4 жыл бұрын
Ride on, brothers. Climbing on my Vulcan is my therapy. I ALWAYS climb off happy.
@KentRodgman4 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Never before today have I even thought about wanting a Gladius, but here we are
@nathanbird25114 жыл бұрын
I'd highly recommend it. Very entertaining and versatile bike.
@fakenews72662 жыл бұрын
The KLR 650 was so durable that the US Army adopted them as their go-to "get er done" motorcycle 👍 ( PSA never buy a Virago 😉)
@Me7roiD4 жыл бұрын
Must agree with all the comments: 1. F9 is such a pleasure to watch... Aneesh, you're a king! 2. Picking your fav among Ryan's one-liners of the day and posting it in the comments section is the new... black. Yeah I know that didn't work, I'm not Ryan. 3. Tech savvy wisdom is awesome, especially for the more ham-fisted among us. 4. Week after week, you guys make me want to go out and buy another bike... and I haven't even bought the first one (got my sights set on the latest trend - you guessed it, a tracker)...
@oscarwright88642 жыл бұрын
5:17 Im sorry but I cant help my self to think about breaking bad
@ArmadilloGodzilla4 жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder if an older goldwing is a viable option.
@pkeeney4 жыл бұрын
2 months ago I bought a 1990 GL1500 for $1k usd, 130k miles, great mechanical condition. It's super great.
@mikefawkes51953 жыл бұрын
make sure you check the stator ,was a fairly common issue on 84 and 85 models,sadly it is a big job to change out...other than that they were awesome bikes
@KingPoC474 жыл бұрын
Ryan you’re incredible dude. Hope to see you in the South Okanagan soon. You make me proud to be from BC and proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦.
@zakaryquates93352 ай бұрын
Damn, I wish those prices were still accurate.
@moto-minimalist81964 жыл бұрын
Hands down, you guys have some of the best B-Roll in the business. As always, professional quality and totally entertaining!!
@larskuether6824 жыл бұрын
I just came home from my commute with my Yamaha XVS 650 (European V-Star) and the first thing I saw was this video of the channel I love most in all of KZbin for years featuring the bike I love more than anything under the g-damn sun ! I can die a happy man ! Greetings from germany, keep it up Btw what do you think about another Fortnine explores ? I'd love to see it
@courtlandlunn91933 жыл бұрын
Another masterfully made video and loved seeing the XR in there! I got bit by the XR bug a couple of months ago and now own a 100, 250 and 400 and love all three.
@ta.bespoke4 жыл бұрын
My god, that production quality gives me goosebumps every single time! Could give Hollywood a run for their money!
@TripleHelixed4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love seeing an XR on the channel. Definitely got me motivated to do some work on my ‘83 500
@militarymann014 жыл бұрын
I got one too! It's been sitting in my buddy's barn for like 6 years.
@TripleHelixed4 жыл бұрын
James Powers Bring that thing back to life! They are absolute tanks. My dad passed down this 500 to me after buying it brand new and racing it back in the day. He rode the hell out of it for years and years and she is still ripping with nothing other than basic maintenance!
@microwave2214 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived close enough to have donated my 650R to the cause. Tractor torque on a twenty year old bike built to hit a ton off-road. Not bad on the street either.
@Cruiser2033 жыл бұрын
Got myself a gladius today for $2900, 15000kms. Looks great with a tail tidy and sounds amazing with its m4 exhaust.
@jamesw.68492 жыл бұрын
update?
@thepsychicpeach84254 жыл бұрын
I just realized how fast this channel is growing, they deserve it this production quality is godly
@nomad51764 жыл бұрын
These 2 Gold Wings got style. Both looks like a combination of furniture, 1977 Ford Country and giant vintage boombox stereo blaster.
@remcovandenengel64962 жыл бұрын
I used to own a v-star... (dragstar 650 in europe) Its a fine reliable cruiser. someone told me once that yamaha used the same reliable 535cc engines from the virago 535 and only changed the bore and stroke to made them 650cc
@_Zaid4 жыл бұрын
I had a Gladius that I did week-long, 500mi/day touring on. Amazing bike.
@aciddream28664 жыл бұрын
How was the trip?
@franklabs37664 жыл бұрын
still have mine, same feeling, but looking for a change now after 4 years
@jadedparadise194 жыл бұрын
I never understood all the hate for the Gladius
@Real_MisterSir4 жыл бұрын
Took my license and instruction rides on the Gladius, probably one of the most approachable bikes in the 650 class. I must say, I am not too big a fan of the styling and the SV650 will be my go-to choice for that reason, but the Gladius package as a whole for the prices they're offered at is hard to pass on!
@misterthegeoff97674 жыл бұрын
My first big bike was a Gladius. Rode it to work. Rode it on the twisties. Rode it all the way to the French Alps. It handled all 3 just fine. Only reason i let it go was I really needed a taller seating position. Even the styling was OK once I got some aftermarket pipes and a tail tidy, and what modern bike doesn't wind up getting both of those.