Among Fortnine, old school mc garage when Ari Henning was with it, and a couple of others I can't remember... That will definitely help with your prepping to get the right gear, maintenance a bike, and selecting the right bike for your needs.
I ‘m a former tyre development rider for Pirelli, and this video is EXCELLENT!!! Nice work Ryan, loving your films, the chain lube one was also spot on.
Oh man ! I suppose you should understand ALOT about tires then ... And here is one question i can't seem to find a GOOD answer , which is - does changing tire size 1 up ( front from 110/70 to 120/70 and rear from 150/60 to 160/60 ) would have a big impact on grip ? That would be on my soon to be Ninja 400 , hope to get an answer and thank you for you time reading !
Cig4ras It would give no positive effect on grip, but would very likely give a negative effect on the handling. The reason behind this is that contrary to common belief friction is completely unrelated to surface area. The main reason for larger tyres on powerful bikes is heat dissipation. A 125 race bike will corner faster than a super bike on their narrow tyres. Oversized tyres on the same rims will alter the profile from the design, so will give unpredictable handling. I hope that helps 😊
Cig4ras The real trick is getting the right tyre, track rubber often gets nowhere near its working temperature on the road, so you will often get far more grip on the road out of the sports touring rubber; these are exceptionally good these days. Enjoy 😊
Ryan, I wish all RUclipsrs in all genres reviewed and explained things as well as you do. (And with your slightly dry sense of humor, you'd still be leading the pack sir.)
@@SirSpinalColumn your an asshole. While fortnine is probably the full stop best motorcycle channel on youtube yammie's content is still good. Its also primarily for a different audience, you wouldnt go to a physics teacher to learn whats cool like you wouldn't generally go to the cool guy to learn physics.
@@schneecoraxx8689 yammie noob is a wealth of poor information for idiot kids that aren’t old enough to ride anyway. “Top ten sport blah blah same old shit”
I just want to thank you and crew for the amazing videos you guys put out. You guys have helped me pass my MST, get the best gear available, and ride safely. It’s because of you and your crew, I bought a 2018 Yamaha R3 and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you.
He is entertaining but how do you KNOW the information is "quality" Is innaccurate "quality" because I find of it innaccurate like his rating of the S22....wonderful handling tires that seriously wear FAST! 600 miles to the wearbar stock MT-10 ridden by old man in the twisties....balanced and proper psi no burn outs or ANYTHING abusive other than spirited pace on public highways...I loved S22s until I realized how fast they WORE OUT! Yet Ryan contradicts this.....
Dude... You've really stepped up the in depth detail on this channel. It's always been interesting but it seems lately you're going more in depth with technical things average consumers aren't privy to. Hopefully your future "what is the best super sport, hypersport, sport touring, touring tire for my bike" follows this trend with details and examples of how each tire performs in each situation. I think many people would be surprised to see a sport touring tire would handle just fine with most average riders even on a track day where they get hot. But just telling them that and reading the company brochure for each tire doesn't prove that to anyone. Thanks for the great videos lately and I can't wait to see what's next.
F9 has pretty much broken RUclips for me. With the exception of motorcycle.com's content everyone else is frankly useless in comparison. Even if it was just the slick presenting and beautifully punchy and entertaining editing they would still be the best, but they also go deeper into the science and details that other channels wrongly think aren't interesting. The depth of impartial knowledge and experience is glowing too. There's so much show, but just as much go, while still being entertaining.
@@MayoungPunte I have ridden in the Himalayas and trans Siberian ride two times ..I don't know what kind of riding experience you've got but everyone needs good aux lights in those situations where I had to ride all night with extra Jerry can of fuel ....your comments shows how experienced rider you are, ride in your neighborhood city boy you have enough to experience
Why Aux lights? My reasons: 1) BE SEEN BY TRAFFIC 2) See further along side of road....esp in deer country 3) better vision on corners Bonus-by placing them on highway ("crash") bars they are behind the front tire....illuminates rim while throwing light forward and to sides (see 1,above)
You ability to so consistently crank out videos about topics that interest me is flat out uncanny. I have recently grown interested in the dynamics of tire tread and was wondering how I could learn more. I seriously love you guys
whats to know? You just ride till the rubber donut things start sprouting cords (or loose all their air whichever comes first) and then you put new ones on.....just rinse and repeat over and over and maddeningly over again....its a PLOT! How do I know they COULD make em last 50kmiles like good car tires....they just WONT ....because they have a die hard market that loves pain too much
Last time I did any real continuous riding was 20 years ago. I ran Bridgestone S11 exclusively. They gave me incredibly reliable grip, even when bald on the centerline, and I could corner my V45 Magna hard enough to put the pegs on the ground. Those now seem to be rather hard to find. Now I know why, and I'll be looking into the availability of the S22 for my current ride. Thanks for the info, and now I understand a lot more. You ROCK!
I watch a number of vblogs re all things motorcycle; but when I want a well-reasoned, well-designed, clearly explained actual Explanation backed up with logic and data rather than just anecdotal opinion I watch THIS guy! BRILLIANT (once again), Just brilliant. Thank you!
Hey Ryan, thanks for going thru all that head-hurt for us - the result is outstanding, probably the best tyre techsplanation I've ever seen. Cheers! :-)
No non-sense explanation/comparison of differences between tire types. One of the best I’ve seen. No surprise, FortNine content is consistently the best out there. Keep up the good work Ryan and colleagues
Came here looking for an adv tire since I'm not experienced with adv, and the fact that Ryan recommends my favorite road tire, the continentals, gives me confidence that I can trust him
I just found your videos few weeks ago. I learned more about bikes in few weeks than riding almost 20 years and reading all Motorcyclist, Rider, and all other magazines throughout the years
Great content. In my mind, you are fast becoming the Oracle of motorcycle stuff. A majority blend of scientist and engineer with a touch of enthusiast thrown in. Above all, very useful content!!! I love it, well done!
I was very confused about all the technicalities of the tires, but after this video I understand them pretty well. Best channel in RUclips. Thanks a lot.
I've been having a good run out of my Heidenau K60 Scouts so far. Done about 3000km and they still look like new. Mostly highway riding with the odd bit of gravel. (DRZ400)
How have I not found your channel sooner! The quality of information, and the production and editing quality of your videos is better than ANY other motorcycle content I've seen on TV or social media. Amazing!
Canadians think they're soooo smart!!!!, BEST motorcycle channels!, BEST camera review channels!, BEST comedy channels!! It should be called CanadaTube!!! Awesome work!!! :)
It's so great to have awesome creators like you Ryan and others like Tim from the 40 times around channel... we are lucky to learn from such experienced and legit riders. Thanks as always Ryan! ~rich
Agreed. This vid could have been rated X for splendid but for a lab coat or clipboard. Very informative anyway, not that I would talk up this channel at all....
Factory Bridgestones on my Yamaha bolt were crap… threw them out asap and grabbed a set of Michelin commander II’s. Much much better traction, profile and wear. Awesome video F9 crew! Thanks
Far in Kenya we loooooooove your content, detailed, correct choice of diction, fantastic demonstration, talk to friends about tyres and they be looking at me like the Einstein of tyres... Just you
I need new adventure tires for my new used bike. But it’s still too cold outside to ride so...I’m watching these Ryan F9 videos. And I watched them all. And I watch them again like when commuting to work in my truck because they’re so entertaining. Well done, buddy! Greetings to Canada!
Don't know if you can help, but I've heard a lot of talk about OEM tires not being the same as the aftermarket ones from other bike channels. For example, the Pilot road 4's on the Yamaha tracers from the factory are a substandard quality to buying aftermarket Pilot road 4's. Not seen them present any evidence for this though at all, could you weigh in on this? Love the channel btw, deffo one of my faves!
@@oso1165 Hmm well the unit price for global bike manufacturers buying tens of thousands of tyres to factory fit them or even the trade/wholesale price for an independent garage is always going to be less than the unit price an end consumer would pay, it doesn't prove any difference in the product though.
It is true I think. The reason is that OEM tyres have a different compound which is specifically made to get better ratings at safety relevant tests for example the stability of the tyre an so on. However I don’t think it’s so bad that you have to get an instant replacement, just use your OEM tyres up if your buying a brand new motorcycle. The first set of new tyres will bring the better quality anyway. 🙂
@@gafferjoe I have to assume big box outlets distribute more tyres through private sales than motorcycle manufactures purchase in a year. Even if they are purchasing all the same tires for each model bike. They make several different models requiring different tyres. Furthermore, I doubt many manufacturers are brand loyal longer than a year, if at all. It will typically depend on the cheapest tyre or contract that gets the job done.
I was shocked to hear him disregard the pilot 4s. I've only heard positive reviews regarding their tread life while also having more tread pattern/grooves than most street tyres.
Canadian here. FortNine refers to the forty-nineth parallel of latitude. It is exactly where the US -Canada border runs from British Columbia to eastern border of the province of Manitoba.
haha, I can relate ... I watched it 4x in a row ..... guess I'm a slower learner, lol .... RyanF9's superb video's are crammed with great info, too much (in a good way) to absorb in 1 view
Your videos are awesome. Instead of telling people what’s good and what’s bad you teach them what makes a tire good at each thing and let them make their own decision👌
When I bought my 636 the back tire was bald. I ended up going with the Battlax S22, It's amazing in the rain, and provides even a typically cautious rider like me the confidence to push the tire right to the edge. I recommend it to everyone.
Man, how I love it! It's not about "what's better" but "why is better"! “You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you give him an occupation that will feed him for a lifetime.”
It only came out last year. It is an exceptional tire. I use the Road 5 on my bike and absolutely love them. I ride a Versys 650 that gets pushed pretty hard in the canyons.
Genuinely professional production. It truly comes across like a quality motorcycle show from a big tv channel. Great video, great audio, great visuals, great content, and fantastic delivery. I subscribed on the first video I watched, which was about 3 wheelers. I thought it was a big budget show made by RUclips.
Extremely informative and by the way, I’m the knucklehead that has several sets of pretty much brand new takeoffs in my basement collecting dust because this video with it’s scientific approach to selecting tires was made well after my experiments LOL! Rewind, I’ll be watching it a few more times
riders be like "I love your channel, im using everything i learned here!" -will buy the cheapest round black thing on the internet if is says "supersport" in the ad- LOL
You know you're doing something right when you have a video up for 2 hours and have 10+ dislikes. Your haters follow you and keep tabs on how good you're doing..... 😂
One of the best ones if not the best. Hated your first stuff with BB guns and baseball bats. But now with genuine real info your one of the best out there!! Keep it up
I very much enjoyed the second installment of “teaching a man to ... pick motorcycle products” instead of listing them off. Looking forward to the next ones :D
I'm looking to buy an R9T this coming year and have really been anxious about finding a good tirefor me and this video...you're entire series...has seriously helped me out. Thank you.
Man thank you so much for the video. You always manage to teach me new stuff in a well presented way, and don't get me started on the production quality: beyond expectations every time. I can only imagine what you guys would be able to achieve with a larger budget, but you'll get there. Much love from a true fan!!
This is another great video. One element that you didn’t mention but which is important is the tread symmetry. For street tires I highly recommend using tires with asymmetrical patterns, especially those whose grooves cross alternately towards the center of the tire. Why is this important? Anyone who has ever ridden across a bridge that has metal grating has felt the tires (especially the front) wobble as it tries to track with the grating. The same is true when riding on roadways that have had the top layer of asphalt removed prior to laying down a new coating. At best this can be distracting and at worst it can be dangerous. By using tires with asymmetrical patterns, they don’t try to track with the grooves. At the very least the front tire should be asymmetrical, and ideally both should be. It’s amazing how much easier a bike handles with these tires.
I have been a great admirer of your work, guys!!! The research. the analysis, the presentation... Amazing!!! You never disappoint, Ryan... Keep workin' it... All the best!!!
One thing that this great video shows is that one really does need to keep on top of new developments. The last motorcycles I put tires on were a 2007 R1 and a 2008 Buell 1125r. With the Buell I matched the rear tire as closely as possible to the front sticking with Pirelli. That was a poor decision since those tires wore quickly without a traction advantage. On the Yamaha I replaced the factory Pirellis with Michelins although the front tire was one year older that the rear. Today it seems like the Bridgestone s22 would be a far better choice. By their nature front and rear motorcycle tires are very different. Unless you are riding at the limit, which belongs on a race track, I believe mismatching front and rear tires is just a matter of learning the nature of the handling with the new tire. A motorcycle shop where I bought the rear Michelin for the Yamaha is a great example for learning the handling of a new tire or set. We got discussing that and the owner told me I would be shocked by the number of riders who dropped their bikes leaving the parking lot. That was caused by the rider ignoring the standard shop advice to corner gingerly until the mold release agent is worn off.
There are exactly two tires for sale in America that fit my bike and are regularly in stock online - and one of them is made by Michelin. But when I get a bigger bike, I'm going to be glad I watched this video.
Hello there @FortNine! First of all i want to give you a big thumbs up for the quality of your videos and for the total effort you give to make such a quality content. Now. I have a Honda XL Varadero 1000cc and I am going to change my Bridgestone Battlax A40 to something else just to try a different brand. I am not a "off roader" guy and i use my motorcycle for long distance trips and daily drives in the city. I've done my research and i am close to Pirelli's Scorpio Trail 2 are the best choice. (i have a 110/80 R19 at the front and a 150/70 R17 at the back) It would be a pleasure to give me an extra hand with your knowledge and point of view for which tire should i choose. Greetings from Greece and keep up the hard work.
Dude, this is easily one of - if not THE - best tire video I've ever watched. I truly learned a great deal from this video. I'm a big fan of explaining the science behind things so that I can better understand why and how to make a decision. Beyond that, it's just super cool. :) Well done sir!
🏁🚨Info is always to such extent that very little questions are unresolved and videos are very informative, but at this stage i would (and i think alot of followers) would like to see a in depth review and some testing done on sport tires( s22, power rs, corsa 2, racetec rr, Q3, ) to actually separate the cream of the crop. Just as done with chain cleaner, chain lube, oils, helmets etc. Put some track time in and test lap times test abrasion , put a load on them on a rotating surface and apply torq to see slip/skid level, pressure changes, temp and so on. I know it easier said than done but wil be worth it and would love to see it as tires are the biggest grey area for alot of riders. Keep up the awesome content,🌋😎
There should be a ratting system for sticky traction and wear. It would help us decide which design worked best for our riding conditions. Best tire video I’ve ever seen.
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You have such high-quality content that I watched a 16-minute video about buying a motorcycle tire and I don't even have a motorcycle license.
Among Fortnine, old school mc garage when Ari Henning was with it, and a couple of others I can't remember... That will definitely help with your prepping to get the right gear, maintenance a bike, and selecting the right bike for your needs.
@@motoryzen Now Ari and Zack moved to throttleout. Man, the videos aren't the same. :(
Brian Nelson same not even old enough to drive and this is some good stuff to watch
Most license holders don’t ride long enough to ever need a new tire.
@@motoryzen thanks. I keep saying this is the year, but life gets in the way.
Man, I wish I could like your videos twice.. such quality content.
Do it
ピーチャン shut up kid
Make two accounts.
It says a lot about a retailer when they provide genuinely good information as part of an "advert" ;-)
WTF man, that was exactly my thought at the end of the video :D
So the second will be yours I guess.
I ‘m a former tyre development rider for Pirelli, and this video is EXCELLENT!!!
Nice work Ryan, loving your films, the chain lube one was also spot on.
I worked in the Calendar Department at Pirelli.
Best days of my life.
Oh man ! I suppose you should understand ALOT about tires then ... And here is one question i can't seem to find a GOOD answer , which is - does changing tire size 1 up ( front from 110/70 to 120/70 and rear from 150/60 to 160/60 ) would have a big impact on grip ? That would be on my soon to be Ninja 400 , hope to get an answer and thank you for you time reading !
Cig4ras
It would give no positive effect on grip, but would very likely give a negative effect on the handling.
The reason behind this is that contrary to common belief friction is completely unrelated to surface area. The main reason for larger tyres on powerful bikes is heat dissipation. A 125 race bike will corner faster than a super bike on their narrow tyres.
Oversized tyres on the same rims will alter the profile from the design, so will give unpredictable handling.
I hope that helps 😊
@@gordonblackley8863 Thank you very much ! Guess I will stick to stock sizes , just better rubber :)
Cig4ras
The real trick is getting the right tyre, track rubber often gets nowhere near its working temperature on the road, so you will often get far more grip on the road out of the sports touring rubber; these are exceptionally good these days.
Enjoy 😊
Ryan, I wish all RUclipsrs in all genres reviewed and explained things as well as you do. (And with your slightly dry sense of humor, you'd still be leading the pack sir.)
if your into locks the lockpicking lawyer is like the lockpicking communities fortnine
OH BOY TIME TO FEEL INADEQUATE AS A CONTENT CREATOR AGAIN
Yammie Noob, Love your channel also. Hold your head high.
You should be. These guys are on a whole new level to your rubbish.
yes. improve your content. ryan puts all the motorbike channels to shame
@@SirSpinalColumn your an asshole. While fortnine is probably the full stop best motorcycle channel on youtube yammie's content is still good. Its also primarily for a different audience, you wouldnt go to a physics teacher to learn whats cool like you wouldn't generally go to the cool guy to learn physics.
@@schneecoraxx8689 yammie noob is a wealth of poor information for idiot kids that aren’t old enough to ride anyway.
“Top ten sport blah blah same old shit”
As an engineer in the tire industry, this is good practical advise for motorcycle riders. Well said and as always stellar production quality!
I just want to thank you and crew for the amazing videos you guys put out. You guys have helped me pass my MST, get the best gear available, and ride safely. It’s because of you and your crew, I bought a 2018 Yamaha R3 and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you.
Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Those R3s are super fun bikes. ~RF9
Does anybody else watch his videos who doesn’t even have a bike??? Just good quality content!!!
Just get one. Anything that suits your budget. Don't think too much.
Yup! To broken down to ride but the F9 video quality and Ryan's humor are always a good time.
It’s more like how many bikes do you have. I usually buy new tires every year.
He is entertaining but how do you KNOW the information is "quality" Is innaccurate "quality" because I find of it innaccurate like his rating of the S22....wonderful handling tires that seriously wear FAST! 600 miles to the wearbar stock MT-10 ridden by old man in the twisties....balanced and proper psi no burn outs or ANYTHING abusive other than spirited pace on public highways...I loved S22s until I realized how fast they WORE OUT! Yet Ryan contradicts this.....
Dude... You've really stepped up the in depth detail on this channel. It's always been interesting but it seems lately you're going more in depth with technical things average consumers aren't privy to.
Hopefully your future "what is the best super sport, hypersport, sport touring, touring tire for my bike" follows this trend with details and examples of how each tire performs in each situation. I think many people would be surprised to see a sport touring tire would handle just fine with most average riders even on a track day where they get hot. But just telling them that and reading the company brochure for each tire doesn't prove that to anyone.
Thanks for the great videos lately and I can't wait to see what's next.
F9 has pretty much broken RUclips for me. With the exception of motorcycle.com's content everyone else is frankly useless in comparison. Even if it was just the slick presenting and beautifully punchy and entertaining editing they would still be the best, but they also go deeper into the science and details that other channels wrongly think aren't interesting. The depth of impartial knowledge and experience is glowing too. There's so much show, but just as much go, while still being entertaining.
Please make a video on auxiliary lights for touring...love and respect for the excellent videos one after another....
Agree, aux lights!
Do you ride sideway or something? Why you need aux light anyway.
@@MayoungPunte I have ridden in the Himalayas and trans Siberian ride two times ..I don't know what kind of riding experience you've got but everyone needs good aux lights in those situations where I had to ride all night with extra Jerry can of fuel ....your comments shows how experienced rider you are, ride in your neighborhood city boy you have enough to experience
Why Aux lights?
My reasons:
1) BE SEEN BY TRAFFIC
2) See further along side of road....esp in deer country
3) better vision on corners
Bonus-by placing them on highway ("crash") bars they are behind the front tire....illuminates rim while throwing light forward and to sides (see 1,above)
Yo Ryan, your scripting and video skills are off the hook!
It's nice to have a Canadian motorcycle channel !
Is that the location?
tell me aboot it
I hate Canada but you are right
Canadians have a meth lab in the basement.
You ability to so consistently crank out videos about topics that interest me is flat out uncanny.
I have recently grown interested in the dynamics of tire tread and was wondering how I could learn more.
I seriously love you guys
whats to know? You just ride till the rubber donut things start sprouting cords (or loose all their air whichever comes first) and then you put new ones on.....just rinse and repeat over and over and maddeningly over again....its a PLOT! How do I know they COULD make em last 50kmiles like good car tires....they just WONT ....because they have a die hard market that loves pain too much
Tires are overrated, just use bare rims it makes you feel closer to the road 🙂
@Nightraid yourface Preach it brother! I can't wait until they remove springs! Then we can actually feel the road!
Älister Roquer,ride a bobber! You will feel the road...
Chuck M ain't that the truth xD
If you like that, you’ll love locking yourself inside a 1950’s refrigerator.
Got dragged behind a car for 2 kilometres and can say you really feel the road then. 🤨
Last time I did any real continuous riding was 20 years ago.
I ran Bridgestone S11 exclusively. They gave me incredibly reliable grip, even when bald on the centerline, and I could corner my V45 Magna hard enough to put the pegs on the ground.
Those now seem to be rather hard to find. Now I know why, and I'll be looking into the availability of the S22 for my current ride.
Thanks for the info, and now I understand a lot more.
You ROCK!
Does anyone else feel like they should be taking notes when they watch one of FortNine's videos?
Lol i just add to a motorcycle specific playlist to watch again when needed specifically. Lots of f9 and old mc garage
TommyBarnezTV yeah, sometimes 🙂 It’s like going to school again, but better 😁
Should? I totally do.
Yes, but he (Fortnine) knows we can watch the video over and over. But yes, he puts so much information in his videos. He's so damn good.
TommyBarnezTV
Yes, that is why I save certain vids to a playlist....
This man's delivery is professional. Thank you Fortnine.
Dam I love this guy. I sell tires for a living at Goodyear. And you taught me some good stuff!
I watch a number of vblogs re all things motorcycle; but when I want a well-reasoned, well-designed, clearly explained actual Explanation backed up with logic and data rather than just anecdotal opinion I watch THIS guy! BRILLIANT (once again), Just brilliant.
Thank you!
Hi Ryan. Brilliant research on tyres man. Always wanted to see this.
A lesson to a lot of other channels that think they have content and know what they’re talking about. Keep up the good work!
Hey Ryan, thanks for going thru all that head-hurt for us - the result is outstanding, probably the best tyre techsplanation I've ever seen.
Cheers!
:-)
No non-sense explanation/comparison of differences between tire types. One of the best I’ve seen. No surprise, FortNine content is consistently the best out there. Keep up the good work Ryan and colleagues
I thought this will help me choose new tire
Instead, i got bike 101 college courses
Well, it is what it is. Same here lol :D
Came here looking for an adv tire since I'm not experienced with adv, and the fact that Ryan recommends my favorite road tire, the continentals, gives me confidence that I can trust him
Hey Ryan, why didn't you come out to the DualSport BC opener last weekend? Your 800gs would have been in good company.
I just found your videos few weeks ago. I learned more about bikes in few weeks than riding almost 20 years and reading all Motorcyclist, Rider, and all other magazines throughout the years
Great content. In my mind, you are fast becoming the Oracle of motorcycle stuff. A majority blend of scientist and engineer with a touch of enthusiast thrown in. Above all, very useful content!!! I love it, well done!
This channel is defiantly valuable to anyone that is getting into riding. 10/10 would recommend!
Nothing worst than when your knob gets ripped off!!
The worst part is having to explain that charge on your credit card statement.
I think it's the bobbit pattern you're thinking of :)
It happens to me when my rubber hasn't been out for a while, the hard fast riding over heats things, especially if I am doing it in rocky terrain.
I was very confused about all the technicalities of the tires, but after this video I understand them pretty well. Best channel in RUclips. Thanks a lot.
I've been having a good run out of my Heidenau K60 Scouts so far. Done about 3000km and they still look like new. Mostly highway riding with the odd bit of gravel. (DRZ400)
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the K60 scouts too. Wouldn't run anything else on my Strom. ~RF9
Brilliant as usual. Combining intelligence, humour and tech know-how in a perfect blend. Thank you.
This has been a perfectly timed video, I was just about to look for some new tyres. Awesome video, thanks man :)
I agree got a screw on my rear tire i have to go today to get a new one.
Ryan and F9 team, you're crushing it. Seriously, great content.
Can you do a video on "dashcam" options. And what the pros/cons of handlebar vs helmet mounted would be?
Man, I love how you don't stick to any brand and you just state the facts.
I learned a lot from that Ryan, thanks very much!
How have I not found your channel sooner! The quality of information, and the production and editing quality of your videos is better than ANY other motorcycle content I've seen on TV or social media. Amazing!
Canadians think they're soooo smart!!!!, BEST motorcycle channels!, BEST camera review channels!, BEST comedy channels!! It should be called CanadaTube!!! Awesome work!!! :)
MapleTube :D
It's so great to have awesome creators like you Ryan and others like Tim from the 40 times around channel... we are lucky to learn from such experienced and legit riders. Thanks as always Ryan! ~rich
No white lab coat, therefore, your conclusions are null and void.
Lol.
Agreed. This vid could have been rated X for splendid but for a lab coat or clipboard. Very informative anyway, not that I would talk up this channel at all....
preston121068
I wear a (burp) lab coat, and don’t disagree with any-(burp)-thing he said... so, eff you Jer-ry!
So good that I didn’t even notice the 16.5 minutes gone by, keep em coming brother 👊
That was great content!! Awesome job Ryan!!
Factory Bridgestones on my Yamaha bolt were crap… threw them out asap and grabbed a set of Michelin commander II’s. Much much better traction, profile and wear.
Awesome video F9 crew! Thanks
Thank you guys for your quality contents and for the funny ways you explain them! Can't wait to see your next video! A big hug from Italy :)
Far in Kenya we loooooooove your content, detailed, correct choice of diction, fantastic demonstration, talk to friends about tyres and they be looking at me like the Einstein of tyres... Just you
Day is just better with an F9 video :-)
Hear! Hear!
I need new adventure tires for my new used bike. But it’s still too cold outside to ride so...I’m watching these Ryan F9 videos. And I watched them all. And I watch them again like when commuting to work in my truck because they’re so entertaining. Well done, buddy! Greetings to Canada!
Don't know if you can help, but I've heard a lot of talk about OEM tires not being the same as the aftermarket ones from other bike channels. For example, the Pilot road 4's on the Yamaha tracers from the factory are a substandard quality to buying aftermarket Pilot road 4's. Not seen them present any evidence for this though at all, could you weigh in on this? Love the channel btw, deffo one of my faves!
as someone who used to work at a motorcycle store, just judging by the price difference it probably is true
@@oso1165 Hmm well the unit price for global bike manufacturers buying tens of thousands of tyres to factory fit them or even the trade/wholesale price for an independent garage is always going to be less than the unit price an end consumer would pay, it doesn't prove any difference in the product though.
It is true I think. The reason is that OEM tyres have a different compound which is specifically made to get better ratings at safety relevant tests for example the stability of the tyre an so on. However I don’t think it’s so bad that you have to get an instant replacement, just use your OEM tyres up if your buying a brand new motorcycle. The first set of new tyres will bring the better quality anyway. 🙂
@@gafferjoe I have to assume big box outlets distribute more tyres through private sales than motorcycle manufactures purchase in a year.
Even if they are purchasing all the same tires for each model bike. They make several different models requiring different tyres. Furthermore, I doubt many manufacturers are brand loyal longer than a year, if at all. It will typically depend on the cheapest tyre or contract that gets the job done.
I was shocked to hear him disregard the pilot 4s. I've only heard positive reviews regarding their tread life while also having more tread pattern/grooves than most street tyres.
Dude. Your tire content is always my favorite. I wish you'd do 4 tire vids a year. Thanks again.
Hi regular watcher here in UK....subbed...what is fortnine meaning. .? Cheers from dave
Oh man, he answered that question like 20 episode ago. I totally forgot what it means
Fortnine is actually an e commerce store of motorcycle gear in Canada. This is just their RUclips channel yet it is this good.
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Canadian here. FortNine refers to the forty-nineth parallel of latitude. It is exactly where the US -Canada border runs from British Columbia to eastern border of the province of Manitoba.
lol
This was such a great explanation about tires, and the bit about knobs or blocks....game changing!
This video is so good and informative i watched it twice in a row. 💖👍🏆👏👏👏
haha, I can relate ... I watched it 4x in a row ..... guess I'm a slower learner, lol .... RyanF9's superb video's are crammed with great info, too much (in a good way) to absorb in 1 view
Your videos are awesome. Instead of telling people what’s good and what’s bad you teach them what makes a tire good at each thing and let them make their own decision👌
after watching this i can honestly say, i still have no god dam idea what tyres to buy
The Professor of Motorcycles with a great sense of Humor!!! Love Your Videos Ryan!!
I see 12 people didn't buy the right tires
When I bought my 636 the back tire was bald. I ended up going with the Battlax S22, It's amazing in the rain, and provides even a typically cautious rider like me the confidence to push the tire right to the edge. I recommend it to everyone.
Sad you didn't showcase some Shinko tires. Cheap and reliable Korean-made tires. Great for the rain imo.
He did last year which lead me to purchase Shinko 705's for my DR650.
I think they are japanese
@@Dancooper241 nope. Definitely Korean.
The entire reason for America establishing a southern state and creating the Vietnam war. Rubber.
wow, best explanation of tires I've EVER seen or heard of :) you guys are astounding.
So wanted to run before seeing your video. Now I have an headache and had applied to work at Bridgestone. I hate you Ryan 😆😆😆
Man, how I love it!
It's not about "what's better" but "why is better"!
“You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you give him an occupation that will feed him for a lifetime.”
But are the Michelin Road 5’s still good! You recommended those years ago
It only came out last year. It is an exceptional tire. I use the Road 5 on my bike and absolutely love them. I ride a Versys 650 that gets pushed pretty hard in the canyons.
Yep, still an excellent tire. ~RF9
Put them on my BMW K1200GT last spring 2000 miles ago after 2 sets of Road 4’s, a set of 3’s and a set of 2’s. They are an excellent tire.
Genuinely professional production. It truly comes across like a quality motorcycle show from a big tv channel. Great video, great audio, great visuals, great content, and fantastic delivery. I subscribed on the first video I watched, which was about 3 wheelers. I thought it was a big budget show made by RUclips.
Nailed it again. 👍
I am addicted to your channel. I dont know what to do!
When will you do a motorcycle review (like the 701 vitpilen, ktm 1290,...) .those reviews are the best.
When they have sponsored LoL
He did one for the 701 vitpilen
@@robb2991 I said "like"
@qwerty Gentile He did the BMW GS310 which is made in india.
With "any indian motorcylce" he might mean something like the Scout or FTR 1200 from.. well Indian Motorcycles.
Extremely informative and by the way, I’m the knucklehead that has several sets of pretty much brand new takeoffs in my basement collecting dust because this video with it’s scientific approach to selecting tires was made well after my experiments LOL! Rewind, I’ll be watching it a few more times
"Woooow" -RyanF9
I love this channel and I like that you cut out all the BS and get to the point. Thanks a bunch mate and keep up with the quality videos.
riders be like "I love your channel, im using everything i learned here!"
-will buy the cheapest round black thing on the internet if is says "supersport" in the ad-
LOL
True dat.
best analysis i'v seen in some time, love the engineering approach and the "twilight zone voice", thank you.. RTG
7:10 exceptionally cheap, hey, that's me
Perfect timing! Just bought new tires 2 weeks ago. Thanks, Ryan!
But still, why did you kill Ned Stark, Joffrey?
A tire explanation given by someone that did research and knows what he is talking about, that is something rare on RUclips videos.
You know you're doing something right when you have a video up for 2 hours and have 10+ dislikes. Your haters follow you and keep tabs on how good you're doing..... 😂
how much you wanna bet they drive in cages?
One of the best ones if not the best. Hated your first stuff with BB guns and baseball bats. But now with genuine real info your one of the best out there!! Keep it up
Never would consider off road tyres but sat through your whole video and learned quite allot. Your analysis and production are sublime 😊
Plenty to see here don’t keep moving on, watch and learn. Outstanding as usual.
Tires are my highest cost of owning a motorcycle. Excellent video.
You don't spend enough on gas then!
A Ha! I meant for maintenance
I very much enjoyed the second installment of “teaching a man to ... pick motorcycle products” instead of listing them off. Looking forward to the next ones :D
I'm looking to buy an R9T this coming year and have really been anxious about finding a good tirefor me and this video...you're entire series...has seriously helped me out. Thank you.
Man thank you so much for the video. You always manage to teach me new stuff in a well presented way, and don't get me started on the production quality: beyond expectations every time. I can only imagine what you guys would be able to achieve with a larger budget, but you'll get there. Much love from a true fan!!
Without a doubt some of if not the best content on U tube....
This may be your best video yet...and that is REALLY saying something!
This is another great video. One element that you didn’t mention but which is important is the tread symmetry. For street tires I highly recommend using tires with asymmetrical patterns, especially those whose grooves cross alternately towards the center of the tire. Why is this important? Anyone who has ever ridden across a bridge that has metal grating has felt the tires (especially the front) wobble as it tries to track with the grating. The same is true when riding on roadways that have had the top layer of asphalt removed prior to laying down a new coating. At best this can be distracting and at worst it can be dangerous. By using tires with asymmetrical patterns, they don’t try to track with the grooves. At the very least the front tire should be asymmetrical, and ideally both should be. It’s amazing how much easier a bike handles with these tires.
This channel is so good! Ryan is a superstar presenter! Who dislikes Ryan's content?!
Only channel where I like the video before even watching it.
I have been a great admirer of your work, guys!!! The research. the analysis, the presentation... Amazing!!! You never disappoint, Ryan...
Keep workin' it... All the best!!!
One thing that this great video shows is that one really does need to keep on top of new developments. The last motorcycles I put tires on were a 2007 R1 and a 2008 Buell 1125r. With the Buell I matched the rear tire as closely as possible to the front sticking with Pirelli. That was a poor decision since those tires wore quickly without a traction advantage. On the Yamaha I replaced the factory Pirellis with Michelins although the front tire was one year older that the rear. Today it seems like the Bridgestone s22 would be a far better choice.
By their nature front and rear motorcycle tires are very different. Unless you are riding at the limit, which belongs on a race track, I believe mismatching front and rear tires is just a matter of learning the nature of the handling with the new tire.
A motorcycle shop where I bought the rear Michelin for the Yamaha is a great example for learning the handling of a new tire or set. We got discussing that and the owner told me I would be shocked by the number of riders who dropped their bikes leaving the parking lot. That was caused by the rider ignoring the standard shop advice to corner gingerly until the mold release agent is worn off.
I will be 70 this year and I started riding when I was 14.
There are exactly two tires for sale in America that fit my bike and are regularly in stock online - and one of them is made by Michelin. But when I get a bigger bike, I'm going to be glad I watched this video.
Hello there @FortNine!
First of all i want to give you a big thumbs up for the quality of your videos and for the total effort you give to make such a quality content.
Now. I have a Honda XL Varadero 1000cc and I am going to change my Bridgestone Battlax A40 to something else just to try a different brand. I am not a "off roader" guy and i use my motorcycle for long distance trips and daily drives in the city.
I've done my research and i am close to Pirelli's Scorpio Trail 2 are the best choice. (i have a 110/80 R19 at the front and a 150/70 R17 at the back)
It would be a pleasure to give me an extra hand with your knowledge and point of view for which tire should i choose.
Greetings from Greece and keep up the hard work.
Dude, this is easily one of - if not THE - best tire video I've ever watched. I truly learned a great deal from this video. I'm a big fan of explaining the science behind things so that I can better understand why and how to make a decision. Beyond that, it's just super cool. :)
Well done sir!
🏁🚨Info is always to such extent that very little questions are unresolved and videos are very informative, but at this stage i would (and i think alot of followers) would like to see a in depth review and some testing done on sport tires( s22, power rs, corsa 2, racetec rr, Q3, ) to actually separate the cream of the crop. Just as done with chain cleaner, chain lube, oils, helmets etc. Put some track time in and test lap times test abrasion , put a load on them on a rotating surface and apply torq to see slip/skid level, pressure changes, temp and so on. I know it easier said than done but wil be worth it and would love to see it as tires are the biggest grey area for alot of riders. Keep up the awesome content,🌋😎
Two words: 1. Wicked 2. Smart
Thanks!
There should be a ratting system for sticky traction and wear. It would help us decide which design worked best for our riding conditions.
Best tire video I’ve ever seen.
Fortnine does it again, made a great video I never even knew I wanted!