DIY Motorcycle Hacks - Tested! 

If there is ever a top gear for motorbikes, you should be the presenter. Always great.

Mom is a microbiologist/scientist. Son smells gloves for a living. I would love to be at this Christmas dinner

His mom being a scientist, is definitely the reason Ryan follows the scientific method with all his videos.

"One stitch, two stitch, when you fall it won't hurt like a bitch. " Love this line, awesome video!

Déjà vu! The first version of this video had an audio glitch, so if you’re seeing it for the second time today... c’est la vie. ~RF9

Ryan is a massive nerd BUT his love for bikes and his clever facetiousness makes him as cool as they get! Love your videos!

Hint, size up on the 2nd hand leather jacket and wear an armored vest/shirt under, no sewing required. They start at roughly the same cost as D30. Mine was $40+/-(USD). Also, aramid base layers, with/without armor pockets, are also available.

i liked the salesman bit so much i watched it twice- this morning and again now! your vids are hilarious, AND full of useful info. your killin it man.

The amount of Satire in these videos are beyond godly! Love it so much!

The recommendation of no fabric softener is great. We now apply this to all our laundry. With a bit of ammonia the laundry never goes sour. Thank you!

Love the video.. As I get older I find putting my motorcycle on the center stand a little more difficult, years ago when some manufactures had small fold out handles AKA BMW this was less of a problem..so my solution and as I ride alone was to install the right passenger peg on the left side of the motorcycle in place of the one that’s normally there and now I have a sturdy fold up handle to aide me in hoisting the bike up on the center stand..

We used to use a brown paper bag over the chest inside the Jean jacket when teens. It kept the cold wind out and the heat from torso in. Worked a charm. Kept us riding long in to British winter nights. Also the humour in this channel is Awesome.

"stop having a soggy wife stop having a soggy life" lmao made my day

For the last trick, instead of zip locks I always carry a thick microfiber car drying towel on the bottom of my bike panniers. Comes in handy to dry the saddle if it gets wet, and on cold mornings I lay it in front of my chest inside my jacket for a very warm layer that really works well.

You're Dos Equis guy impression is on point, and the Shamwow guy too!

Even though I've seen your videos before, I love repeating them. You guys are so talented, original material, and RyanF9 is very good at acting. Best wishes to you all at FortNine

I used the foam back armour from my other jacket as a chest insulation when riding on a cold road trip, never been warmer!!

Came for the tests, stayed for the KLR

Flip the foot pegs idea is genius. Thx

I pulled in behind a walmart and a piece of plastic covered corregated cardbord was the perfect added layer against the cold wind while riding my DRZ400. You have the most entertaining motorcycle videos on youtube. Your production quality is tops.

I'm appalled that you don't have more exposure. Your content is the highest quality it gets, and this video still hasn't broken 5k yet as of 10PM , December 14th EST

When Ryan said nobody is buying news paper anymore I had his video minimized and saw a picture of a politician. I immediately thought... I can think of one use. having to do with the next TP shortage. It doesn’t even matter which side. Just consider the level of satisfaction by using both sides. The weather is getting nicer and the days of riding are back upon us. Have a great one!

There is a small audience here but u make top quality video, and i don't write these comments so this is a special occasion when somebody makes something that i admire. You are one heck of a good editor and a actor, i wish you good luck in life. I don't know allot about motorcycles but sure this content gave something to me. Thanks!

Two hacks for staying warmer... I live in Oregon and thus ride in the cold and very heavy rain. I have found that if you use a bath towel as a scarf, you can hang it over your neck loosely (don't tie a knot) and stuff the ends down the front of your jacket thus insulating your breast very efficiently while also keeping the wind out of that gap between your helmet and your collar. downside to the towel is that this won't work in the rain. When it is raining, I simply fill a flat plastic water bottle (a slim plastic flask is preferable, you can use a shampoo bottle if you manage to get one that wont leak) with hot water and stick it in the front pocket of my cut. The Heat from the water bottle fills the whole coat and keeps my torso toasty without impeding my movement, plus I can drink it after it cools down. I've also found that it's a good idea to keep a light plastic raincoat (the kind with sleeves not a poncho) in the saddlebag in case you forgot to bring weathers. They come in xxl so you can pull them over any light protective gear. I've also found foldable waterproof boot covers in the cyclist shop. They fit in your vest pocket, keep the water out of your boots, and still allow your rubber soles to make contact with the pavement so you don't loose control of anything. Additionally, If you're riding in the city, bring a hairdryer so you can warm up and get even dryer when you arrive at your destination. I also like to use the dryer to preheat my gear.

The freezing trick that Levi's was talking about was soaking the jeans in just plain water, then freezing them. Bacteria cell walls rupture due the the crystals rupturing them.

Great tips. I love the ladder idea. Must make it easier to do fork seals 👍

Much more with the KLR please, many of us are bucks down but still love to ride dirt oriented adventure and road as well. With the right mods a KLR can spank most any GS off road and still is good enough for 75 MPH all day and you can buy 3-6 of them for the price.

Honestly if you are going to do the armor hack just get a forcefield armor shirt. It's expensive, but you can wear it all year and mix it with different jackets. As always though, F9 puts out the best of the best videos. Thanks for the hacks!

lol thanks for this !

The ladder hack is interesting... I wish all bikes were designed with the same forward thinking (in terms of maintance) as my old Royal Enfield. On the center stand, the front wheel is off the ground so you can do whatever work you need to on that. The rear wheel connects to the sprocket with no tools, allowing you to remove the rear wheel without removing the chain. Simply pull out the axle and spacer, remove two bolts at the rear fender and the whole fender pivots upward and the rear wheel can then pop to the side and roll out. Once the rear wheel rolls out, the change in weight makes the whole bike pivot forward to rest on the front wheel. No jacks or stands needed at all.

I swear, these are the best motorcycle video episode vlogs whatever they are things that you can find on RU-vid. Keep up the good work, it's insanely cool. Travel diaries may be cool to do, too, as well as different motorcycle classes hacks. You guys are great!

tbh I wouldn't trust that diy riding jacket for a 30km/h crash The reverse foot pegs trick was a nice one though Love your content, as always

I never spotted anything wrong with the first video and I couldn’t tell any differences in this one either. But I did get to enjoy the video twice over. So thank you for your unnoticeable hiccup and insanely high standards.

I honestly wish I knew about the zip-loc thing in South Dakota. I bought a Hot Leathers jacket in Sturgis during the winter for half off. 5 sizes larger than normal, so I can wear either armor or insulation under it. But there's been a few times where I ventured out without either, and nearly froze to death. You could easily pack a box of half sandwich bags and stuff them everywhere for an emergency. But I now have an Eddie Bower down jacket that stuffs into its own hand pocket that I leave on the bike in the winter.

Newspaper, yep used it! Ziploc bag, use one everyday for my garage remote in my pocket. It only leaves the bag when the battery needs changing. Thanks Ryan! Got a good laugh

I’ve ridden motorbikes about twice in my life, I have to pedal all of my bikes to move, and I frickin’ love every one of F9’s videos.

The salesman bit was DEFINITELY a parody of CollegeHumor's "ShamWow Guy in Jail," but it's still the best parody of a parody I've seen. Awesome video as always!

Love your videos, both amusing and informative. Who needs television with quality productions like this?

LMAO 1-800 bit had me dying. Once again another great video 👌🏽

Well... I never wash my motorcycle gear, only the helmet interiors because they are removable and washable. Btw, I'm sharing your videos on Motos & Destinos, a portuguese forum, many people there will appreciate it. And also, the trick with plastic bags, my sergeant teatched us that trick to make us more hot in winter when we have to be in low temperatures. Journals help it to, because they make space to keep air warmer.

The creativeness of these informational episodes for additional entertainment value is excellent.

Always on the spot Ryan. Your humor so Canadian. From another proud canuck

Long grain rice in a sock is a great heater… I filled a few and would microwave them at fuel/pit stops in the convenience store’s burrito microwave. Kept we warm enough for an 11hr ride in 20F temps. Fun fact, with windchill at 80mph where I was it was like -40F

I found a "hack" that really works for keeping smell & bacteria down. I've used the for about a year and it's great. I spray Febreze air (yes "air" freshener) on my do-rag. I'm not concerned about my hairdo, but I hate taking the liner out of my helmet for cleaning. I wear one every time I put my helmet on. The Febreze (I like "Gain" scent for whatever that's worth) keeps my do-rag smelling like springtime for a month or so of riding a few times per week. After every wash dry, I spray both sides of the do-rag lightly with the Febreze and let it dry a few minutes. Voila - no more bad smell. This summer I started doing the same to the inside of my motorcycle jacket (textile Coretech Air) - all inside panels, then down and up both sleeves. I have found no downside, even spraying the soft neck and cuffs seems to have no downside. This stuff is AMAZING! Try it.

I never thought about flipping foot pegs, brilliant idea

I like the plastic bag trick. I've always looked for newspaper in a pinch. Yet another great video. Barry

the quality of all these videos is so good

"As he straps something down he doesnt say "thats not going anywhere" ...because the straps just know" LMAO

That ladder trick is aswesome, esp since we have a high load ladder and im rebuilding a 50cc, thanks WWWOUF (world wide web of ultimate wisdom)

Sense of humor is SO ON POINT! Netflix needs to give you a show.

LMFAO of course his mom is a microbiology professor.

I'm not yet old enough to ride, yet I still watch these Amazing vids

Yas!!! Look’n forward to the KLR story.

I come back to this video every once and awhile just to here the slap chop impression. Its brilliant.

That home shopping network spoof was gold. Lol.

That bag trick is actually a life saver

dude you can never stop doing videos like these whether u have ur own tv channel or just stay on youtube this is your calling youre 3 top gear characters in one

I love that the "cheap hacks" video stars a KLR. Very apropo.

Don't worry Ryan. Revzilla ain't even close to the quality of your lots content.

So pumped for Ryan on the KLR.

Dude you are the best.Start your own TV show

Just got done binge watching a bunch of your videos today! So interesting and well thought out and well shot. I'm curious to know what you do for work, you seem very intellectual with science topics! Earned a new sub today, mate!

Are you following me here Camera Guy? Priceless. Your one liners come fast and furious, I sometimes back up to make sure I heard you correctly. 👍🏻

The production quality on this video is absolutely top notch!

LMFAO at the Vince Offer gag... Well done.

That Home Shopping Network skit was so perfectly observed 😀 Once again bringing your fantastic forces to bear against the enemy: steaming mountains of bullshit

Love it .....keep em coming! wish the UK had someone like you!

I use bubble wrap under my jacket, crazy how insulating it is

This is fast becoming my favourite mc channel. Full of useful stuff, entertaining and very well put together- keep up the good work 👍

Buy some joining bars at home depot (basically a 6" metal bar with holes drilled in it) Rivet them to your forearm, bicep and spine of a cheap jacket. Instant sliders and also reinforcers to prevent bone breaks. Also youll send sparks flying as you slide and look extra cool.

3:40 segment was hilarious, so well written and performed :))

"oh for pete's sake, it's behind me isn't it" the indestructible KLR650 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Having a neck scarf thing and two layers of shirts u der your jacket makes a big difference. Also, having winter gloves. Heck, throwing you liner and shirts in the dryer before heading out means your body doesnt have to warm it up, just maintain the temp. Also, order some crap on amazon. They package stuff with those big air pouches, use those for a one time trip.

I forgot to bring along an extra layer but I did remember to bring at least 6 zip lock sandwich bags.

That sham wow guy skit was gold

I love the step ladder trick.

I'm building a motorcycle garage for my new BMW G310GS, and after watching this video, I'm going to build it with a couple of beefy rafter beams (maybe steel unistrut) that I can use with four heavy duty ratchet straps to lift and suspend the bike from the handlebars and rear rack to make the baby GS easy to service.

I am definitely doing the ladder thing. Also, the freezer trick can help, if used in combination with the other things. I wash, then essentially freeze dry sandals and hit helps a lot.

LMFAO @3:40😂 Hey Ryan, if this motorcycle thing doesn’t work out, there will always be a job for you at ShamWow!!

This is a full on quality education. Very hard to find. Much appreciation

LOL...I've used large-cell bubble wrap for YEARS! Other riders heckle, until they're freezing and I'm not! Same tape deal...a panel in the back, a panel in the front, BETTER THAN AN ELECTRIC VEST!

that slap chop impression was to funny I'm almost in tears

OMG! F9 doing a KLR video! What a great Christmas present.

Love the no bs of this channel. Keep it up!!

I've bought some hot food and stuffed into jacket for late night ride home. Love the humor!

Great idea with the ladder & flipped foot pegs

I have been on RU-vid since 2008. Your channel and videos are THE BEST! Keep it up

Hey another tip the ziplocs reminded me off. If you wear a pair of socks then two plastic grocery bags and another pair 9f socks over that it'll keep your feet warm and less wet but I won't say perfectly dry. 👍

The Vince Offer reference is 10/10

Oh man. The leather jacket bit was great! Hahaha

I reaaally expected something different. You always seem to amaze!

Nothing is more comfy than using a damp helmet hood who didnt get dry from the last rainy bike trip and while the bike heats up you start to think about shrinked tribal heads. 😀

Ha! I thought I invented the ziploc bag thing. I kept a 1 gallon bag in my backpack. Probably works about as well as the 6 but much faster and less awkward. Saved my bacon on some late night, late season rides on my naked SV!

I use Fabreeze antibac on my gear every couple of days keeps them fresh and If you go up a size on the jacket you can fit moto Armour underneath.

Nice Vince Offer impersonation. Spot on.

Constantly pumping out good stuff....keep it up!

OMG that was an amazing Vince Offer impression 😂

The sales pitch rhymes were amazing !

What you need to do is to, spray your gear with isopropyl alcohol I usually do it after every one or two rides, Haven't had any issue, and the vinegar portion works as well.

Thanks for linking everything. You've inspired me to make a leather moto jacket lol