Transform Your Motorcycle in 5 Mods

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  • Опубликовано: 7 май 2021
  • Bored of your old motorbike? These 5 motorcycle mods will make it feel like a whole new machine. Maximum impact, minimum mechanic skills. Let's get started!
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  • @jonpram1737
    @jonpram1737 3 года назад +5718

    Ryan just did a better job selling a Harley to under 50’s than HD have done themselves in decades

    • @killdozer3464
      @killdozer3464 3 года назад +51

      Facts

    • @wrenchinator6667
      @wrenchinator6667 3 года назад +120

      I have to agree, that transformation was a lesson for HD.

    • @budbuddybuddest
      @budbuddybuddest 3 года назад +78

      This video ends with a nice customizing and encouragement to customize your own. Super. 3/4 of Harley owners customize to personalize. Thanks. However, video starts out with so much criticism I thought it was going to be just another Harley-bashing. Then he surprised me by recommending customizing to change/correct styling the factory gave. Hooray. Harleys are easy to customize, there are tons of parts and accessories and the construction of the bike makes it easy to customize.

    • @johnalogue9832
      @johnalogue9832 3 года назад +34

      They're trying to emphasize "exclusivity", now.
      It's totally not a marketing failure, now they're doing it "on purpose"

    • @EximiusNovo
      @EximiusNovo 3 года назад +29

      Oath, I still wouldn't be caught dead on a Harley but this one is kinda nice

  • @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
    @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing 3 года назад +2606

    Best part about the barend signals: You won't forget to cancel your signal and drive everyone else insane for 20 miles.
    Because you will drive *_yourself_* insane if you don't.

    • @robhart3451
      @robhart3451 3 года назад +45

      Self cancelling signals .....

    • @jcwoods2311
      @jcwoods2311 3 года назад +74

      @@robhart3451 Or barend signals......

    • @amitkrupal1234
      @amitkrupal1234 3 года назад +5

      Yes

    • @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
      @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing 3 года назад +63

      @@robhart3451 I neither trust nor want to wire in the STS system. Would rather not have another questionable goo-goo-ga-ga black box spliced into my harness than just have a Bat Signal alerting me that I'm being a dumbass.

    • @jcwoods2311
      @jcwoods2311 3 года назад +10

      @@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing like Ryan said, to each his own. I agree with you, others may not.

  • @ArchilochusOfParos
    @ArchilochusOfParos 3 года назад +1016

    "You wouldn't dye your hair red and your bush black" (3:45) The comedy comes fast and subtly in this channel, love that Ryan talks up and not down to his viewers.

    • @celeridad6972
      @celeridad6972 2 года назад +2

      @ᴛᴀᴘ ᴍᴇ ᴀɴᴅ sᴇᴇ Camila oh boy that was a great one.

    • @ohkfilms
      @ohkfilms 2 года назад +5

      Had to do a double take with this line. 🥲

    • @tinetannies4637
      @tinetannies4637 2 года назад +15

      @@ohkfilms yea, if this were TV there would be a pause and a laugh track to say "that was a joke, get it? get it?" But Ryan gives his viewers credit for having a brain, he throws these things out fast and moves right on ahead to the next one. Really well done

    • @matteocola8269
      @matteocola8269 2 года назад +2

      Although one might say he was talking up AND down

    • @hulkhatepunybanner
      @hulkhatepunybanner Год назад

      *"Kids In The Hall"-funny.*

  • @peterjones4621
    @peterjones4621 Год назад +177

    Haha! Ryan, we're not going to kill ya, we like you too much. I'm 68 and I love the mods, the bike looked outdated and tired, after your upgrades it looked MUCH better. With that said I'm turning off the computer and going out to ride the Harley Fat Boy I just purchased two days ago before it gets too late. Always a pleasure watching your well thought out and often comical videos, the best on the web!! Thank you!!

  • @josephphillips188
    @josephphillips188 3 года назад +2847

    "What was once counter cultural has been around long enough to become cliche" Harley Davidsons problem in a nutshell....Ryan nailed it!

    • @motomichael4775
      @motomichael4775 3 года назад +41

      Yeah he did. That quote deserves to be on a statue. I can't wait to use it on a co-worker who's wardrobe has become cliché for the same reasons.

    • @battlechris8463
      @battlechris8463 3 года назад +22

      I know, I hate when people do what they want! They should ride what I ride and act like I want en to.. amarite! 🙄

    • @YoungJay5597
      @YoungJay5597 3 года назад +62

      @@battlechris8463 nobody said you need to change what you ride, they just discussed what they believe to be the reason behind harley’s decline in sales. numbers talk, brother

    • @kayhoww
      @kayhoww 3 года назад +15

      Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the enemy

    • @BloodPlusPwn
      @BloodPlusPwn 3 года назад +25

      Hey give em a break man, they got stuff like the Pan America which is awesome, the Custom 1250 which is probably going to dominate its niche of the market and somehow are actually managing to give them a reasonable MSRP (the Custom 1250 can only be guessed at the moment, but it's pretty easy to do after seeing the Pan America's pricing). Most people I find talking smack about modern Harley don't have any intention to ever buy a Harley regardless as to what they do. That said I just bought a softail Low Rider S and let me tell you, I've owned a lot of bikes from a lot of brands (honda shadow, kawi vulcan 900, v-rod, gen 2 yamaha vmax etc) and it's a damn fine machine. I'm not a Harley guy, I'm just a guy who rides a Harley because it's a good ass bike.

  • @jetslizer2570
    @jetslizer2570 3 года назад +465

    That "please don't kill me" was WAYYYY too genuine

    • @duskshadowpaws4434
      @duskshadowpaws4434 3 года назад +11

      I found it funny because I've been binge watching SoA for the past month, coincidence or irony, either way I find it funny

    • @kennethmaclean
      @kennethmaclean 3 года назад +7

      @@douganderson7002 He's in Vancouver. There are plenty around there too, though.

    • @JMsurYT
      @JMsurYT 3 года назад

      @@douganderson7002 HA?

    • @motoholota
      @motoholota 3 года назад +2

      @@JMsurYT hell's angels

    • @lukjad007
      @lukjad007 3 года назад +5

      @@motoholota Hells Angels. They don't need no apostrophe.

  • @juggler1021
    @juggler1021 3 года назад +319

    Thank you, Ryan and everyone at FortNine, for paying some attention to the cruiser segment. I know you folks love your dirt trails like the 'zilla guys love their track, and that's all cool - there's room out there for all of us. However, there's lots of guys and gals out there who still prefer paved road at speeds less than 150. Thanks for giving us something to watch once in a while.

    • @sterlingm2139
      @sterlingm2139 8 месяцев назад +8

      Hey now, if my road glide could go 200mph I would definitely be hitting that 😂😂

  • @TheBabyDerp
    @TheBabyDerp 3 года назад +458

    As a Harley guy, I think you did a damn good job. Looks amazing. Damn near exactly what I'd do. Only other thing I'd add is a nice LED headlight.

    • @MiGujack3
      @MiGujack3 2 года назад +14

      LED headlights look properly on modern looking Sportsters.

    • @TheBabyDerp
      @TheBabyDerp 2 года назад +6

      @@MiGujack3 i got a 19 sportster with a led light on it. looks damn good

    • @georgeerhard1949
      @georgeerhard1949 2 года назад +16

      Indeed so. Swap the rear taillight for an LED array also.
      (also, not an LED bulb. Pull the reflector out of that bucket and put in an LED headlight module, with proper lenses and such!)

    • @TheBabyDerp
      @TheBabyDerp 2 года назад +1

      @@georgeerhard1949 I prefer a whole new headlight. I like the blacked out back of mine.

    • @heesanoice7637
      @heesanoice7637 2 года назад +5

      I swapped out the original headlight on my Dyna for a Daymaker headlight. Holy shirt ! What a difference that made !!

  • @collateralpigeon2151
    @collateralpigeon2151 3 года назад +1632

    "You can't give people a mile to sit on and be surprised when the national life expectancy goes down". It's jewels like this line that make this channel fantastically entertaining and hilarious

    • @aidanharley243
      @aidanharley243 3 года назад +2

      @TheNomdeguerre Found the fat American 😂

    • @me_ca136
      @me_ca136 2 года назад +2

      Absolutly! Pure Gold!

    • @rorynicholson8558
      @rorynicholson8558 2 года назад +5

      Yes, absolutely the best and most entertaining motorcycle channel.....Bar none!

    • @TheoneandonlyTB135
      @TheoneandonlyTB135 Год назад +3

      I dont get ir

    • @flippy66
      @flippy66 Год назад +2

      ​@@TheoneandonlyTB135 He's saying Americans are obese.

  • @davem8836
    @davem8836 3 года назад +578

    "This is not a windshield. It's the side of a phone booth. If I want that much weather protection I'll take the bus." lol

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude 3 года назад +3

      I had to pause the video for a laugh due to how god damn true that was.

    • @almulakimaalimalriadiat9068
      @almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 3 года назад +7

      this was just a joke... in canada we might have a phone booth around the bike for 12/7 months... may is one of them :( :(

    • @marks6663
      @marks6663 2 года назад +2

      then he goes and puts on a fairing that is even bigger.

    • @firefly3981
      @firefly3981 9 месяцев назад

      I like my Dynas with no windshield

  • @MonkeyFreeZone
    @MonkeyFreeZone 3 года назад +49

    "we mustn't draw hard lines around style" ... well said.

    • @TheRoland19111
      @TheRoland19111 2 года назад +4

      Unless you like brutalist style... then you have to draw hard lines

  • @jamesatkinson2344
    @jamesatkinson2344 3 года назад +63

    I'd love to see a video about modding motorbikes to totally change their purpose- we've all seen dualsports turned street racers, supersports turned adventure bikes and cruising bikes chopped into god knows what. It's an interesting blend of freedom of expression and a desire to work with what you have, even if it might not be the right tool for the job.

    • @dovahboy4015
      @dovahboy4015 2 года назад +1

      its a really cool thing to look into. im turning my '09 ninja 250 into a scrambler/drifter bike once i finish rebuilding my other bike

    • @pookysdad4884
      @pookysdad4884 2 года назад +1

      The cool thing is, you can take a Sportster and turn it into anything; Chopper, bobber, cafe racer, Buell-type sportbike, flat tracker XR-750 style, even early 70's "scrambler" or "enduro" bike. All you need is imagination and money (or resourcefulness).

  • @beterax
    @beterax 3 года назад +553

    I don't even own a motorcycle, I just like the high quality of the videos

  • @izr1t3
    @izr1t3 3 года назад +623

    the fairing being painted looks like Iron Man's chestpiece. Also Ryan bought a Harley. Who'd have thunk.

    • @happyundertaker6255
      @happyundertaker6255 3 года назад +68

      Yup that’s the noise they make…..thunk, thunk ,thunk thunk, thunk ,thunkthunk, thunk ,thunk,thunk, thunk ,thunk…….

    • @Pilusajaib
      @Pilusajaib 3 года назад +11

      Exactly what I was thinking
      "That looks familiar"

    • @m3talc0re
      @m3talc0re 3 года назад +17

      @@happyundertaker6255 I think you mean potato, but they sound great.

    • @TheJustDre
      @TheJustDre 3 года назад +47

      Ryan said he love the machine not the direction of heartless corporate.

    • @Redmenace96
      @Redmenace96 3 года назад +15

      I think it is a tool. A prop. He doesn't REALLY own that thing.

  • @jackbenfield3473
    @jackbenfield3473 Год назад +28

    This, the 7min Suzuki teardown, the 4-stroke elimination test to get a bike back up and running after sitting for an age, the carby vs EFI explanation…
    The content is always amazing, but I don’t feel like Ryan gets enough credit for just how seriously practical and mechanically sympathetic he is. It makes sense considering he’s probably ridden since before he could walk, but this is a guy who started all of this by writing copy and articles. It’s fantastic to see the knowledge and passion translated into genuine skill and ability.
    Plus, I want the Dyna now.

  • @veefour57
    @veefour57 9 месяцев назад +4

    This video is a masterpiece. I own a 2007 Dyna and Ryan addresses every styling issue the bike has, I've followed his cues to update my bike and now just have the fairing to replace and I'm done! Thank you Sir!

  • @kevinkillrakis1673
    @kevinkillrakis1673 3 года назад +349

    Motorcycle customization is one of those beautiful things about owning a motorcycle, make it yours, if someone doesn’t like it, that’s their problem.

    • @traviswrigg5158
      @traviswrigg5158 3 года назад +7

      It's part of why I got a sportster. The aftermarket is hilarious. And honestly, as I've gone along making my mods, my vision for what I think is best in life has changed. I'd originally planned on it being a somewhat off-roady bike, but the further I get along the more and more my changes focus on lowering the front end profile in a style that not strictly is cafe, is certainly cafe inspired

    • @amitkrupal1234
      @amitkrupal1234 3 года назад

      @@traviswrigg5158 I am curious to see your ride. Where can i get to see it.

    • @TerraPosse
      @TerraPosse 3 года назад +3

      ...or yours when it comes to selling it.

    • @traviswrigg5158
      @traviswrigg5158 3 года назад +1

      @@TerraPosse solution: always buy, never sell

    • @christiancartmale1150
      @christiancartmale1150 3 года назад +3

      Wise man once told me that if someone looks that close, kick them in the eyes.

  • @jaybrodie
    @jaybrodie 3 года назад +662

    You wouldn't dye your head red and your bush black. Amazing. The writers need a head nod for these videos just as much as Ryan does for the delivery.

    • @njpaddler
      @njpaddler 3 года назад +184

      Ryan IS the writer.

    • @LoganMaclaren
      @LoganMaclaren 3 года назад +55

      @@njpaddler so he he deserves 2 nods:
      Nod, nod.
      😁

    • @johnalogue9832
      @johnalogue9832 3 года назад +26

      Their team is two people!

    • @larsspijker1560
      @larsspijker1560 3 года назад +5

      Couldnt agree more

    • @buggs9950
      @buggs9950 3 года назад +5

      And yet he got sniffy about that sticker..

  • @ADVRider78
    @ADVRider78 3 года назад +225

    Ryan’s boss be like “We have too much HD accessories in the warehouse no one wants. Here’s a Dyna - sell dat shit!”

    • @DaDaDo661
      @DaDaDo661 3 года назад +6

      I think Ryan is the boss

    • @TheBasil36
      @TheBasil36 3 года назад +14

      Considering how many Klim suited , knobbied tired, aluminum pannier folks I see on the road daily riding a Harley will soon be the counter culture again.

    • @shawngreenwood7825
      @shawngreenwood7825 3 года назад +1

      @Eric E I would counter with, with such a simple piece of shit bike any mods stand out. I own a v-strom and had to point out my mods. HD mods just stand out more and like Ryan says there are a shit load of mods to make. He makes mods look good!

    • @tortron
      @tortron 3 года назад +1

      @@TheBasil36 No tattoos and a harley would sure stand out lol

    • @bcbudGstatus
      @bcbudGstatus 2 года назад +9

      @@DaDaDo661 Fortnine is a big company I think Ryan is just in charge of youtube

  • @sonofawil
    @sonofawil 3 года назад +27

    Just want to say, I love this channel, the production quality, the even zen-laden tone of the narration, the enthusiasm for the experience baked into every piece of information. It makes me feel like riding even when I’m watching cruiser mods.

  • @jeffcarruthers2605
    @jeffcarruthers2605 3 года назад +442

    I'll second that. The skull thing really needs to pass into history.

    • @paulalbares643
      @paulalbares643 3 года назад +20

      I agree, I could never figure out the fascination with death and decay and that is what the skull and bones motif represents to me but maybe it is just a throwback to the pirates of old who roamed the seas pillaging and raping...but to repeat what others have said and think, "to each his own". lol

    • @jazvolt
      @jazvolt 3 года назад +32

      I think it's a fun, pirate throwback. But it's pretty cliche now. Give it another 50 years and maybe they'll be cool again. :p

    • @Alex_Mitchell
      @Alex_Mitchell 3 года назад +14

      Along with flames.

    • @user-gq2vn1xj2r
      @user-gq2vn1xj2r 3 года назад +7

      Pirate-theme farkles for part-time pirates.

    • @Alex_Mitchell
      @Alex_Mitchell 3 года назад

      @@user-gq2vn1xj2r Excellent.

  • @000polsris000
    @000polsris000 3 года назад +95

    Ryan, to those that say you ruined the bike, it only has to please one person. You. Great video, as always.

  • @crezychameau
    @crezychameau 3 года назад +13

    My god this bit about the saddle width....I love F9's ability to perfectly mix silky smooth delivery with the brutality of a full speed 18 wheeler grille to the face

  • @ademolaonibiyo8844
    @ademolaonibiyo8844 3 года назад +11

    This is why I effing love this channel so intuitive, so real and raw and no BS ness about it. pure genius!and this is me talking as an old British salt fish!!

  • @I_THE_ME
    @I_THE_ME 3 года назад +66

    *I doubt many of these will really fit on my KTM 2-stroke but I'll give em a try.*

  • @mikeltioseco314
    @mikeltioseco314 2 года назад +12

    I don't have a bike but I do have an orange Vespa Primavera and I agree to all of these! The flyscreen makes it look clean and classic. Bar end weights are functional and add style points! I wanna now get some brown grips to match the brown seat then add a rear rack to make the bike seem just a bit longer😁

  • @ridetale5025
    @ridetale5025 3 года назад +9

    Love these small mods. Turned your Dyna into a ride I would be proud to roll around on. Well done Ryan.

  • @terryboehler5752
    @terryboehler5752 3 года назад +200

    "please don't kill me".
    Ryan, you killed me with that one. Straight to the heart😂

    • @edwardhunts
      @edwardhunts 3 года назад +2

      I was hoping I wasn't the only one!

    • @peterl9707
      @peterl9707 3 года назад +2

      Absolutely the best finish! Watch out for SAMCRO!

    • @pablogarzon8251
      @pablogarzon8251 3 года назад

      Totally the best ending for the weakest video on the channel hahahha, this guy is so good he even makes crashes look flashy

  • @alexgrote8427
    @alexgrote8427 3 года назад +76

    Its the "please dont kill me" that pulls the whole video together for me, that and the admission that everybody has different styles so everybody likes their bike to look different.

  • @rockchalkdawg7038
    @rockchalkdawg7038 3 года назад +2

    STILL one of the best channels on RUclips!!! Love your work man! About time you got an H-D in your stable!

  • @RonPieper61
    @RonPieper61 3 года назад +1

    Nice work on the Dyna - what a transformation! I'd prefer black seat and grips but no complaints about what you've done. Another nice piece of work. You keep getting better.

  • @ToruTsuzaki
    @ToruTsuzaki 3 года назад +27

    Excellent as always, but my OCD is telling me if your going to the trouble of changing the front indicators, you might as well do the rear as well.

    • @MetallicBlade
      @MetallicBlade 3 года назад +3

      I would've gone a step further and kept them all as the same type of bulb (Halogen/HID/LED). Mixing them up does look a little bit tacky.

    • @FortNine
      @FortNine  3 года назад +32

      I have some rear blinkers en route! Didn’t arrive in time for filming. ~RF9

    • @ToruTsuzaki
      @ToruTsuzaki 3 года назад

      @@FortNine were you thinking of using the same type of indicators for the rear? It would be good to see what the rear ones look like? Cheers

    • @wave6413
      @wave6413 3 года назад

      @@FortNine - Then you can do a bike review and use the theme of recycling and how a manly mans bike (or wo-man) doesn’t have 17 axis imu integrated to collision avoidance sensors and auto brakes so the rider won’t soil their adult pull ups........ now cue the “urrrg” from Tim the Toolman. That shouldn’t piss off the 1 percent”rs .....

  • @U_ever
    @U_ever 3 года назад +24

    I've got over 20 bikes and don't own a single HD, but I love what you did with yours.

  • @donhenderson5100
    @donhenderson5100 2 года назад +2

    Really clean Super Glide. Thank you for not ripping off the exhaust and intake. Just make it comfortable and go ride it.

  • @stonecold811472000
    @stonecold811472000 3 года назад +2

    Freaking love what you did with the dyno. Well done Ryan.

  • @duke9173
    @duke9173 3 года назад +168

    From typically tacky to tasteful tribute.
    This Harley owner approves

    • @sparqqling
      @sparqqling 3 года назад +1

      @@jeffrygagnon5506 Black seat for a red bike. Brown and red don't match.

    • @lpconserv6074
      @lpconserv6074 3 года назад

      And this one approves as well. I was wondering after his Harley video I saw a while back if that thump between his legs would inspire him... Looks like AFFIRMATIVE !!

  • @AdamLaRosa
    @AdamLaRosa 3 года назад +220

    From someone involved in the film industry, your videos have higher production values than majority of feature films made nowadays.

    • @andrewmack2161
      @andrewmack2161 3 года назад +3

      Yes. His Storylines and scripts are so much better than Hollywood... Although the SFX are a bit behind...

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie 3 года назад +10

      The music. None of that fake "Free" techno music that is used for filler. Every part of his videos, including the music, and the timing of the jokes, and the timing of the sequences, and the timing of the music, is well thought out. There is zero "filler." Proper understanding of what makes good art. As much as I like Yammie Noob, the stock footage is almost unbearable.

    • @Miata822
      @Miata822 3 года назад +11

      Aneesh Shivaneker’s cinematography has made a huge impact since he joined Ryan’s efforts.

    • @jamessobredo7847
      @jamessobredo7847 3 года назад +4

      Bill Kerr, YES, my thought as well. Excellent team.

    • @scottturbowski8964
      @scottturbowski8964 3 года назад +2

      @@Miata822 Aneesh left F9 recently.

  • @ZackBadCompany1234
    @ZackBadCompany1234 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful dyna Ryan. Perfect choice on the mods. Great transformation

  • @oscartravis5740
    @oscartravis5740 2 года назад +2

    Love your videos, always laugh-out-loud entertainment, but always inspiring and instructive, keep 'em coming 🙂

  • @kaptein1247
    @kaptein1247 3 года назад +67

    I think that with a black seat and grips it would have turned out great. But like said in the video. It's all about taste

    • @Craneman4100w
      @Craneman4100w 3 года назад +9

      Agreed, I have a soft spot for black dodads otherwise the perfect upgrade is simplification. I don't put stickers of wear Harley Tees either. I'm not a free billboard.

    • @kaptein1247
      @kaptein1247 3 года назад +7

      @@Craneman4100w exactly. First thing I did when I got my bikes was taking off the stickers, plastics and even the battery. Theres nothing prettier than a completely raw bike

    • @kaptein1247
      @kaptein1247 3 года назад +2

      @patrick henry better than expected. When idling the lights were pretty dim. When I swapped the 50cc engine for a 125 I couldnt quite figure out how to wire it properly tho. So now the lights are even dimmer and I have no turn signal. I will bring it to a shop tho since it needs new tires anyways.
      The new engine has no starter motor, so it looks even better.
      But with larger engines a starter would be a nice thing to have I imagine

  • @TheTXRanger
    @TheTXRanger 3 года назад +80

    Seriously, they could post a video every single day and I would never tire of them!

    • @agawdsparadise3782
      @agawdsparadise3782 3 года назад +1

      I wish they did! Their posting has slowed down i feel

    • @TommyAngelo1337
      @TommyAngelo1337 3 года назад +1

      If they posted everyday the quality would be nowhere near as good, you'll get sick of them pretty quickly.

  • @TheArson22
    @TheArson22 3 года назад +1

    Ryan and the TEAM - another great one! Congrats!

  • @barryjmarling
    @barryjmarling 3 года назад

    What a fantastic transformation,wasn’t sure about the fairing at first,but wow when painted looks fantastic.
    Great video Ryan.

  • @pankajupadhyayDOD
    @pankajupadhyayDOD 3 года назад +26

    "Remember why we salivate over concept bikes, only to vacillate over the production models?" *chef's kiss* what writing.

  • @Bdub1952
    @Bdub1952 3 года назад +240

    "How fast are we going?"
    "I don't know, these new bars are in the way!"
    But they look great.

    • @spiegelbetrachtung1290
      @spiegelbetrachtung1290 3 года назад +14

      I was wondering about that too. Maybe it's not a problem from the seating position.

    • @blg020
      @blg020 3 года назад

      I said the same thing.

    • @Finnishia
      @Finnishia 3 года назад +32

      @@spiegelbetrachtung1290 I have a similar bar on my Honda Shadow, and I can't see the top of my speedo unless I peek below the bars :D Tbh I don't mind though, I'm pretty rarely actually looking at a speedo, since either you're driving with traffic, or its an open road and you drive what you drive.

    • @DanteYewToob
      @DanteYewToob 2 года назад +16

      He could always do what I do:
      I typically use my phone as a speedo...
      Recently I just decided to buy a phone for my bike.. lol
      It's cheaper than a GPS unit, has "drive mode" which is a GPS map, with a large speedo on it and music controls as well. It was a 50$ prepaid deal, and in an emergency I can use it to call for help. I just bring it in at night to charge or whatever, it fits in a nice low profile mount and looks like it belongs there... most people assume it's a stock dash like an expensive BMW or KTM or something.
      There is always a way to make style and function work together, you just gotta get creative. Sometimes when I ride on busy roads or short stretches of the confusing highway, I mount my gopro to my tail and connect to my dash phone. Instant rear view camera, built in wide angle and it was free because I had everything already and I typically have my gopro in my bag anyway.
      I'd highly advocate for running a cheap or older "drawer phone" as a bike dash. You can do SO MUCH with it. It's 100x better than a com device because you can make standard calls and voice texts, etc. You can have your own music and audio books/podcasts, you have GPS, and emergency apps all available in one device, and you can easily just take it off and use it as a phone or watch videos or google something. You can find 100 different mounting options including super low profile steering stem mounts like mine, millions of cases for the phone to fit your style or make it waterproof, and you can set a cool custom screensaver to add style points to the bike when it's parked.
      Sorry about the rant, I just think it's an awesome idea more people should use.
      Not to mention you can use it as a dash cam, rear view, or directly stream your location and use standard free find-my-phone apps for security stuff.
      It's definitely worth checking out, especially if you want to do what Ryan did and hide your original speedo or remove it altogether.

    • @TheWolfsnack
      @TheWolfsnack 2 года назад +1

      @@spiegelbetrachtung1290 ...it's not a problem....I ran 10" risers and drag bars for a while and you can see the indicator lights just fine.

  • @dynaordie8083
    @dynaordie8083 3 года назад

    You my friend are the most eloquent dyna dude ive heard in quite some time. And with style on point to boot. 👍

  • @christopherbice885
    @christopherbice885 3 года назад

    I love what you did with it!! Always wanted a dyna and you just made it even more appealing.

  • @JDelta87
    @JDelta87 3 года назад +32

    I’m not into cruisers but the few changes that you made look tastefully done and give me ideas for one day if I ever get into them.

    • @kalel33
      @kalel33 3 года назад

      Yeah, it looks nice but I'm definitely not a cruiser person. I have an ADV, sport touring, and naked street bike. Why would I want a cruiser?

    • @sivvinod3187
      @sivvinod3187 3 года назад

      @@kalel33 spine damage

  • @leonflpqzhz4765
    @leonflpqzhz4765 3 года назад +123

    I don't even have a bicycle. but I've been saving for a cheap motorcycle since the $400 bike 400km video

    • @RedMo46
      @RedMo46 3 года назад +13

      I bought a bike for 350$, did some real basic fixes, boom. 500$ ripper ive owned for a couple years. Best of luck 👍✌️

    • @madingahmar4420
      @madingahmar4420 3 года назад +4

      All the best for your endeavors my dude!!!

    • @chasebarber6154
      @chasebarber6154 3 года назад +8

      My first bike was a $400 Buell Blast in boxes. Spent a month assembling it like a jigsaw puzzle and only made two mistakes despite not using instructions/manuals. $400 can buy a bike, but you're going to have to do some work on it before it can be ridden.

    • @ferrononferro3941
      @ferrononferro3941 3 года назад +1

      nice man gotta get a bike, haha. i bought mine yamaha xv535 for 750 and made a bobber from it. @ferrononferro

    • @christians131
      @christians131 3 года назад +2

      You can do it man, once the cold weather hit you can find many more deals especially if you’re a little mechanically inclined

  • @prabhatlakra5326
    @prabhatlakra5326 3 года назад

    The only channel without ads. Thanks Ryan.

  • @0151Master
    @0151Master 2 года назад +1

    You know that a someone did a good job at marketing, when even I, a person without a motorcycle, considers buying these mods XD

  • @zrkn1
    @zrkn1 3 года назад +41

    Most important is that you transformed it into your bike and I like your bike even though I turn 65 yrs. in two days. Nice job bucko.

    • @colorider903
      @colorider903 3 года назад +1

      Happy Birthday, Ride on.

    • @obaiddar1306
      @obaiddar1306 3 года назад +3

      Happy birthday

    • @zrkn1
      @zrkn1 3 года назад +1

      @@obaiddar1306 Thank You!

  • @501blues6
    @501blues6 3 года назад +26

    No you gave that bike a second life. Looks great.

  • @anthonyleone7662
    @anthonyleone7662 2 года назад

    He writes great dialogue, his sense of humor is spot on and the range of his references astounds. I would listen to his vids even if I wasn't into bikes.

  • @smkrein
    @smkrein 2 года назад

    I have some friends that wear those patches that are priceless. Most of them say "Atta Boy!" to conscientious customization like yours. Beautiful Job (as always)...

  • @alexanderschmidt8305
    @alexanderschmidt8305 3 года назад +82

    Man do I wait for your review of the Pan America.

    • @JumpingWatermelons
      @JumpingWatermelons 3 года назад +5

      YES !

    • @electric7487
      @electric7487 3 года назад +1

      Yes. I'm dying to see Ryan thrash that thing off road.

    • @Damitsall
      @Damitsall 3 года назад

      I hope he keeps the bumper sticker on that one. That was a great sticker on this terrible motorcycle.

    • @marijocastro2061
      @marijocastro2061 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/6To2s_4Zs-g/видео.html That step up seat really shines when you pop the clutch and get up on the back tire.

  • @caruser4
    @caruser4 3 года назад +300

    Without watching the video, I'm gonna guess underglow, curb feelers, 3 foot ape hangers, cut off the exhaust, and HID kit in a halogen housing. Now let's see how close I was...

  • @Indy509
    @Indy509 2 года назад

    OmG thank you!!! I have an 82 fxr im re building from the ground up and I've been looking for new bars. Biltwell is perfect and won't break the bank!

  • @gonzalogarrido3968
    @gonzalogarrido3968 2 года назад

    It's perfect. Beautiful Dyna. Good job!!!!

  • @KSMotoCafe
    @KSMotoCafe 3 года назад +146

    as a harley owner, Ryan F9 is correct, it is all about skulls 💀

    • @dudemcfurgusson7179
      @dudemcfurgusson7179 3 года назад +9

      As a harley owner, to each their own.

    • @KSMotoCafe
      @KSMotoCafe 3 года назад +11

      @@dudemcfurgusson7179 can we at least agree on loud pipes?

    • @ggj666
      @ggj666 3 года назад +4

      mine has an SA80 gun holder, no chrome, hand painted Olive green 😁😁

    • @KSMotoCafe
      @KSMotoCafe 3 года назад +5

      @@ggj666 this is going to be a dumb non american question, is riding with a gun on the side of your bike considered legal?

    • @ggj666
      @ggj666 3 года назад +8

      @@KSMotoCafe Unfortunately i'm in the UK so i can ride with the carrier on the bike but don't have a gun to put in it. Im sure if I did the local plod would more than likely shoot me 😁 It's an MT350 Ex british army bike

  • @Riddlewizard
    @Riddlewizard 3 года назад +8

    I'm at the point where I see a new F9 video, and I like it before I even watch it. You guys are just that good.
    Now I just need a motorcycle to get my freedom back.

  • @scjbenify
    @scjbenify 3 года назад +7

    That step up seat really shines when you pop the clutch and get up on the back tire.

  • @sytheii
    @sytheii 3 года назад

    How you got me to like/care one iota about a Harley is a testament to your taste and conversational prowess. Hat tip to you sir.

  • @cvonp
    @cvonp 3 года назад +63

    Sometimes it's a little better to travel than to have arrived -Pirsig

  • @christopherscott7747
    @christopherscott7747 3 года назад +166

    "How Harley Davidson Killed itself." Did the Harley Mafia threaten you RyanF9? Stare at the camera and blink out yes or no in morse code in the next video.

    • @PMitchell106
      @PMitchell106 3 года назад +13

      Did you watch that video? It wasn't about hating their motorcycles.

    • @Redmenace96
      @Redmenace96 3 года назад +1

      pure gold

    • @christopherscott7747
      @christopherscott7747 3 года назад +4

      ​@@PMitchell106​Hello there; and thank you for your comment. It would be weird to reference a video (at this time, 11months old) without having watched it. Unfortunately, you are reading something into my comment that does not exist; that is, me, somehow intimating that the channel was about hating Harley Davidson.
      However, and I hope this isn't too meta for you, many people did equate the "How Harley Davidson Killed itself" video as hate for that manufacturer, those people, to put it simply got butthurt; just reference (google) all the news sites, blogs, and other youtube 'responses.'
      So when I ask if the Harley Mafia got to him, I'm referencing those 'Butthurt' individuals, and the people who willingly White Knight for Multi-Million dollar corporations, (Failing or Otherwise).
      I could keep going on, but this comment is starting to turn into an essay. So I must weigh the value of my intellectual capability to elevate you to my viewpoint versus your apparent ability to comprehend. The way the nuances of my original comment flew over your head do not give me much confidence. So I therefore terminate this comment, and wish you a wonderful, and productive day.

    • @MrMikeDao
      @MrMikeDao 3 года назад +7

      @@christopherscott7747 your “intellectual” comment is no better than a middle school research paper. Neither is your original comment any funny, especially if you had known RyanF9 has always liked Harleys as the most customizable bike.

    • @restless_soulism
      @restless_soulism 3 года назад

      Hahaha, I was wondering something along that line too.

  • @ionv8573
    @ionv8573 3 года назад

    Looks waaaay way better than at the beginning of the video. Keep up the good work !

  • @RichSheo
    @RichSheo 3 года назад

    I don't own a motorcycle, I'm not really even a motorcycle guy, but I still enjoy watching your videos. Always great filming, production, editing, and a note worthy story to back up solid idea. Great work, look forward to watch the next one.

  • @dreyes778
    @dreyes778 3 года назад +56

    Ryan takes the Harley from “wild hogs” to Sons of Hockey

  • @jeck54
    @jeck54 3 года назад +24

    Still the only channel I watch at normal speed, every second is worth it.

  • @JA-zh5xi
    @JA-zh5xi 2 года назад

    Absolutely love what you did with this!

  • @InvictvsNox
    @InvictvsNox 2 года назад +1

    God I love how good these vids are. I said it a long time ago and I'll say it again--critically undersubscribed channel. Even now. Gratz on the 1mil, you guys!

  • @frutalse
    @frutalse 3 года назад +19

    I have no idea how, but you've done it! You've made me like the look of a Harley. Well bloody done.

  • @delk5024
    @delk5024 3 года назад +6

    Looks brilliant! Patches money can't buy...😉

  • @davidforsman3628
    @davidforsman3628 7 месяцев назад

    Looks amazing after the upgrades! I’m planning doing all of these steps to my Dyna that looks just like yours.

  • @premo881
    @premo881 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you! I'm 20+ years as a street rider and I just got a '98 Dyna Wide Glide JUST like this in black. I wasn't sure what what I wanted to do besides changing the same bars you had. Now I have a better idea where I want to go! I was on the fence because I wasn't sure if I was being disrespectful with my mods 😆😆😆

  • @JonsMotorcycles
    @JonsMotorcycles 3 года назад +9

    Would have never expected a club style Harley from Ryan!

  • @cjbongalon2064
    @cjbongalon2064 3 года назад +6

    6:37 - no bro, you did great, you changed it from boring bike to a simple and beautiful bike. ❤👌

  • @seangallagher4498
    @seangallagher4498 3 года назад +1

    Love those mods!! Transformed the bike!

  • @rafiegotmagic
    @rafiegotmagic 2 года назад

    How did I just came across this channel this late? Loving the videos! Subscribed! 👍👍👍👍

  • @thimmah6466
    @thimmah6466 3 года назад +22

    That blinker is brighter than my future.

  • @seankirby2580
    @seankirby2580 3 года назад +8

    This channel has just got better and better over the years. Well done.

  • @AlField-dm9sx
    @AlField-dm9sx 9 месяцев назад

    Bike looks fantastic. Great job.

  • @josholdham1033
    @josholdham1033 8 месяцев назад

    beautiful outcome, maximum authenticity

  • @michaelxwhite
    @michaelxwhite 3 года назад +8

    Change comfortable seat to an uncomfortable café racer seat ✔️

  • @1984xlx
    @1984xlx 3 года назад +8

    I'm also not a fan of skulls (unless I'm decorating for Halloween). But the ram horn handlebars are actually quite ergonomic.

  • @somegam3rdude787
    @somegam3rdude787 2 года назад +2

    Honestly, I love the mods. Other than the fereing. I just like the look of the headlight being open. Other than that, thought it looks amazing.

  • @soumyamukhopadhyay6630
    @soumyamukhopadhyay6630 3 года назад +3

    Ryan, love what you do and how you do it. Keep it up!

  • @humoroustumor
    @humoroustumor 3 года назад +15

    As someone who really loves riding Harleys. This video hit my heart strings a little extra. Thanks for the awesome content F9 💪🤘🤙

  • @davidbays9848
    @davidbays9848 3 года назад +9

    Still the Best Motorcycle Channel on RUclips, Thanks Ryan!

  • @docp9956
    @docp9956 3 года назад

    Such a better look, well done my friend.

  • @vxru5
    @vxru5 3 года назад

    The blossoms at 6:30 are so beautiful. Excellent backdrop choice Ryan F9

  • @honorharrington4546
    @honorharrington4546 3 года назад +19

    I love the part at the end right before the fade where it proves the old adage "Harley Davidson, turning Gasoline into Noise for over 100 years".

    • @bulletboy4288
      @bulletboy4288 3 года назад +3

      Without the side effect of power.

    • @electric7487
      @electric7487 3 года назад

      @@bulletboy4288 Pan America: _Am I a joke to you?_
      But yes. Harley, make a 170 HP V4 bagger and a 100 HP V4 cruiser.

    • @lauriepullman3873
      @lauriepullman3873 3 года назад

      ​@@electric7487 Catching up to Yamaha in the 1980s then, says every VMax owner.

    • @electric7487
      @electric7487 3 года назад

      @@lauriepullman3873 But something like this is what Harley will need if they want to survive. It's extremely frustrating seeing them shoot themselves in the foot again and again and again.
      If they get it right I would definitely buy one.
      And Harley will be turning gas into power, torque, and speed without the undesirable side effects of oil leaks and poor reliability 😁

    • @electric7487
      @electric7487 3 года назад

      @@lauriepullman3873 Also, Yamaha announced that they're killing the VMax after 2020. It's a real shame, since I really want one.

  • @TorqueDorque
    @TorqueDorque 3 года назад +23

    Solid video as always! "Like Mexico, I don't want to pay for it!" 😂

  • @dankorolyk5917
    @dankorolyk5917 3 года назад

    Brilliant,another great video Ryan!

  • @beardedbarnstormer9577
    @beardedbarnstormer9577 Год назад

    seriously how does this channel not have more subs, the quality of the content is next level, like top gear ++

  • @hachanabe
    @hachanabe 3 года назад +52

    Ryan bought a Harley? 🤭 It is the aging process it gets each one of us. Enjoy

    • @eoinkenny3188
      @eoinkenny3188 3 года назад +4

      Nah, he just wants to rag a press issue pan-am hard so he's building up some brownee points with David's sons.

    • @Manis-World
      @Manis-World 3 года назад

      @@eoinkenny3188 most of us Harley fanbpys think the Pan-Am is a huge POS and usually ride hopped up 20+y/o Harleys anyways 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @gbvictoria5006
      @gbvictoria5006 3 года назад +1

      That review of the Harley-Davidson Low Rider S did it to him. Took five years but, after you ride a Harley it gets in your soul.

    • @SqueakyNeb
      @SqueakyNeb 3 года назад

      @@Manis-World Aaaand that's exactly why targetting Harley fans nearly killed Harley and is no longer their focus. Well done you guys.

  • @CaptainNemo6
    @CaptainNemo6 3 года назад +29

    Nothing kills me more than the old-man, skull, gang, Harley, ugly af chopper vibes... Makes me wince everytime. Good upgrades

    • @johnathandk42134
      @johnathandk42134 3 года назад +3

      From one cliche to another, the dyna bro thing has been done to death

    • @stevegee218
      @stevegee218 3 года назад +6

      Mine is why people have "Highway pegs" that give you a riding position close to an OBGYN office visit.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Год назад

    Nice work Ryan, I liked them all!😎👍

  • @BobbiBurnqeus
    @BobbiBurnqeus 3 года назад +3

    Love your channel and also love seeing more Harley content! You definitely proved how large an impact such relatively easy upgrades make. Close to clubstyle, which I absolutely love.

  • @nrajgn
    @nrajgn 3 года назад +12

    The Mexico line…. That’s gold