Best Beginner Motorcycle Gear - What Do You Really Need?
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
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Picking motorcycle gear as a beginner can seem like a daunting task, especially on a 2020 budget. Don't worry though - we're here to simply things for you. Eventually.
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When I teach a motorcycle class I always tell the students, "First, buy your safety gear with your budget. Use whatever is left to buy your motorcycle."
That's awesome advice - thank you.
My teacher told me this as well. Safety over swag! Riding a bike already puts your swag high anyway.
Definitely agree. Too many people ride around with mediocre gear on brand new motorcycles. Much safer to ride with good gear on a very old bike.
I tell people that you will replace your bike, but you keep good safety gear forever.
My roomate went to his first bike lesson on a swiming suit and a T shirt. He already totaled his bike. Luckily he got away with it safely
"If you can't ride like Rossi, you can still slide like him."
Ooh I felt that...
that was the funniest shit ever hahahaha
Daniel Only because it's so relatable 😉😂
Rossi just took a slide today i think too
Rossi slides like a boss. Us plebs will be meat crayons if we try
Reference time for us old guys, nobody could slide like Yvon DuHamel.
Just came back to this video to say THANKYOU! Today I had a low speed high side crash. a moment of inattentiveness plus some wet leaves left me slipping my back wheel when riding off. The result was a highside at barely 10km/h but all the injuries you talk about here were possible.
When the motorcycle landed on my foot it could have easily broken my foot, ankle or lower leg. but because I was wearing full boots they didn't.
When my body was pulled down by the bike on my leg I could have easily broken my wrist or arm when my hands hit the ground. But because I was wearing stunt evo gloves with palm siders they didn't.
A crash that could have had me off work for weeks has left me with a sore wrist and bruise on my leg.
Thank you. I would have never even thought to buy gloves with palm sliders if it wasn't for this video.
Exactly what he ttalks about I hope you are good now
Are bikes really that unstable when it comes to weather conditions?
@@coastaku1954 leaves are a bastard
@@keving5235 That doesn't really make me want to ride...
@@coastaku1954 It'll be fine, its just the conditions changing. When its wet and you are say out and about, you'll see the patches of leaves etc. If you cant avoid, just slow and go through them without turning, its the turn that will get you, you've no grip. I've fell twice, nothing serious. If you're moving, obviously dont stay in the middle due to car oils etc, stay near right middle rather than the edges etc. Its all good.
My uncle was a motorcycle instructor here in Auz and he used to tell new riders that the best doctors in the world will put your bones back together and get you moving but they cant/wont scrape your skin off the road and put it back on your bones.
so true...a family friend lost his left ear in a small accident just because "he was just going there so the helmet wasn't necessary"...just a couple of seconds and your life changes forever...
this is why i hate people who wear shorts, a shirt and a brain bucket, they're a treat for when they crash so they leave a nice long bright red carpet of skin, muscle, blood and organs to welcome the paramedics
I heard something like that from a local guy who mentored new riders. "You might crash and have to lie in bed with broken bones, but at least you can do that without sticking to the sheets and having to have your wounds scrubbed every day." I crashed some years later and broke a couple bones, and he was right, it was better at least being an intact sack of broken wet sticks.
Dedication to content level: laying his beloved motorcycle sideways
he want t7 now...
shouldn´t be a big deal honestly
No dual sport is beloved only ragged!
That's dedication!!!!
You must be new here
I love how he included himself in the wanna be section
World class.. 😂😂
Ryan's two-way irony and delivery are some of the reasons that elevates their vids.
🔥😳
Very humble of him this is one of the reasons I trust what he says. Would love to ride with him. If I ever get my gear and bike
It’s funny considering most people see him as the best motorcycle content creator on RUclips
"Visibility is the most overlooked safety feature of the helmet. Pick something bright." Great advice.
My dad was killed on his motorcycle a few years ago, unfortunately he was a Harley biker so he didn’t wear any gear. Somehow I found myself buying a dirt bike but I’m glad channels like this are around so I can hopefully ride safely
I’m sorry about your dad. Please do be safe. It doesn’t cost a fortune for what Ryan suggests. Four or five hundred up front (boots, gloves, helmet) and add to it over time (jackets, riding pants, pads). Assume every car driver is trying to kill you. Keep alert. Grow old in one piece.
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F9: "Old riders eventually find their finesse..."
Me: "Uhhh..."
F9: "Or their excuses for not doing these manoeuvres"
Me: "Ah yep, that sounds right"
That hit close to home.
My GF has been riding for over 8 years. I will have my license next week and didn't touch a bike until a few months ago. I can do slow speed stuff better than her, because it wasn't mandatory back when she got her license and she never wanted to risk her bike (she's 1.55m and tip-toes one footed most bikes). At least here, old riders are usually worse (statistically speaking) than new riders at slow speed stuff because they weren't taught and never bothered to learn.
I'm a new rider and watching your videos have been very informative and because of them I've avoid a couple(close calls) and this one here really helped thank you
@@sorayaimperial also you barely need it, but it is always good to practice, especially during the spring when the motorcycling season starts.
just go to an empty road or parking lot, practice slow turns, driving in walking speed, set some cones and do a slalom in walking speed.
practice this once or twice a year for a couple of hours and it will make a difference.
other riders will immediately notice and probably be jealous if you can do a slow, tight turn in walking speed in a parking lot without taking your feet off the pedals and without "walking" the bike.
you should teach your GF how to do this stuff - just tell her that you want to practice with her for your drivers license test.
I've been specifically practicing low speed manuvers on my motorized bicycle which is decidedly massivly lighter than a propper bike but it does mean my clutch control is on point given the bike has 0 low end torque.
I got an advert for durex condoms after this video. Really covering all bases for protection
Rain gear for your "buddy" when you can't afford rain pants. ;)
Haha, nice
Dress for the slide
Lucky you, I got one for a stair lift.
The rash you'll remember.
Sixty years since first motorcycle. Ordinary road riding, military dispatch rider, racing. Had some crashes. Couple of helmets discarded after crashes, only a pair of concussions. One twenty minutes memory loss. Never broken anything. Most spills no injuries at all. Never rides without gloves. Reason is that hand abrasions makes it difficult to use toilet paper.
After 6 months of riding, yesterday the driver beside me choose to not see me and turned right in front of me, locking my front wheel and sending me sideway.
Definitely worth every stuff i learned listening to you, 1st reaction i jumped out of the bike, scratched my brand new smx boots, the arm of my dainese jacket and my left glove.
The only injury I have, is that the back of my knee hurts (like a usual soccer injury), need some rest.
Well i wanted to thank you for your advices, it helps, A Lot !
“Das Boot” it’s moment like these that makes F9’s video the best
Few may get the reference
@@schuldinerisgod unfortunately
ruclips.net/video/YVxXbTk-zsQ/видео.html
It was a great refrence, but to me the first 9seconds made it the best. The memories of lying under my R1200RT, due to the fact of me riding tired, making shit desisions and therefore needing 4 bystanders lifting the bike... I blame europe, we need more Tim Horton's!
The truth in the video's of ForthNine make them Ace, having the best research & presenter and his monster cinematographer & editor : Aneesh Shivanekar. That makes them the Ace of Spades!
GANDHI !!!
Saw this video, decided to take my boots, its an hour ride till my moms house, highsided and the bike dragged on top of my leg throughout the asfalt.
Had nothing.
Thank you
wow! glad you're ok!
Before this vid I thought my mountain trekking boots would be ok. Now i don't.
Dude, your grammar and spelling needs work
an hour ride is pretty long lol.
everything over 5-10 mins i would prefer full gear.
@@forsaken7161 what a stupid fucking statement.
Crashes do not know distance, neither does gear!
5 minutes on a bike can get you killed just as easy as an hour riding you fool.
I have more close calls on my short rides to town then I do my rides of longer distance
Been riding for 45 years and have some good understanding of the motorcycle world. But I still always learn something from each of your videos I’ve watched. And the entertainment value is strong as well. Thanks.
Just don’t buy there merch nor safety gear sub standard defiantly wouldn’t pass ausnz standards
My first ever crash was a slide around a roundabout. I had a jacket and helmet but no gloves. Amazingly enough I landed on my elbow first which was one of the two areas my jacket had armour plating over. Somehow my reaction time was good enough for me to raise both hands away from the asphalt so only my elbow actually touched the ground. I invested in gloves shortly after because I don’t trust my luck would get me through that twice.
“It probably wont kill you riding withouth motorcycle jacket” (and back protector) but boy do I like using my legs :)
Yeah, permanent disability and death certainly are two different things for sure (technically) :)
Mark Wilson yeah, there are more negative outcomes in statistics not just death, with riding gear we try to mitigate the risk of these. So I would suggest wearing complete safety gear (combined with a cool head and not to heavy wrist) so you don’t become one of those numbers. Happy riding
Knowing someone who just lost 3/4 of their legs (one full and one half), I can attest to this. If you want to save money, just get a good pair of Kevlar jeans where you can remove kneepads, then they double as daily wear too so you get two pants in one, and they are much better in the heat compared to leather pants, and often have better statistics against ripping and tear.
@@Real_MisterSir Keeping your skin is great, but don't overstate it. Kevlar jeans wouldn't have saved your buddy's legs.
Halibetlector not only skin gets shreded but also muscle and other tissue. That can be a reason for amputation.
I love FortNine, quality over quantity. The rest of RUclips should be taking notes.
If they did, they'd probably be out of a job lol. Blame the algorithm.
to be honest i would love to be able to watch fortnine more often. but i understand that quality comes at the expense of quantity so i just accept it
Their production quality is super high.
Thanks for this video. I’m brand new. Just took the motorcycle safety course last weekend and got my license this past week. Thank you for helping me choose gear that’s relatively affordable but most importantly safe.
And the Das Boot reference is tremendous.
Watching this after 2 years and the quality of production and presentation is still amazing .. what an amazing channel on RUclips
Ryan, you speak so smoothly and with such understanding that my parents don't notice your profanities, LOL
😂😂😂😂
Neither will the RUclips algorithm.
Used with context, words are fine... but just put in places where they are not needed loses the effect, and make people feel sorry for them.
Your parents must not speak Canadian
@@iamtheblank
Or Aussie Dash Cam Language.
After one year of riding I had a crash: a car hit my back wheel from the side. Bike totaled.
The jacket's shoulder protection saved me from a complete fracture, leaving me with "just" a bad homer dislocation (with a very small fracture).
Some meat was missing under my elbow right where the jacket's protection ended, so that did its job too.
Knee and tibia protection incorporated in the pants did its job brilliantly, destroying the fabric in the process of taking impact and sliding damage, but leaving my legs untouched.
The thing I overlooked? Hooking jacket and pants: would've saved my waist from a rash. And the shoes: I was lucky I didn't impact on my unprotected ankles.
Summary: don't desperately save money on gear, better safe than sorry. And watch cars, they do dumb things 😒
Hey dude, did you recover? Hope you are doing well!
Any gear with "hooks" you would recommend?
@@gogox98 When looking to buy a jacket or pants take note if they offer either a pre installed zipper and track or a flap of fabric at the back so you can sew one on yourself. Note often manufacturers that add zippers will only be compatible within their own brand / an associated pants jacket combo (due to zipper style and track length) so be careful trying to mix and max brands.
The most common example of this would be something like a 2 piece leather race suit. Almost all will have a zipper that spans nearly 360° around the waist to lock the jacket and pants together.
bro they legit pit maneuvered you thats insane
I think it was worth mentioning that when you fall, you often hit your side, meaning your shoulder, so a jacket with shoulder pads shouldn't be skipped imho... easy to break a shoulder from a simple standing fall
knee pads saved me when i hit a kangaroo doing 60kmph otherwise a knee reconstruction
So I am a true beginner at this stuff, coming and looking for escooter protective gear -- and this video is incredible for me! So helpful. i really, really appreciate getting the basics explained nicely and non-condescendingly. Cheers!
Pavement, gravel and wayward vehicles don’t care what you ride. They will munch and crunch on you like a medium-rare ribeye steak in the hands of a man lost in the woods for a week!
Good for you!🛵🇨🇦
Ryan, just want to say thank you for opening ours eyes to several safety updates. I absolutely love my First Gear riding jacket and pants, but their idea of padding was 1/2” thick foam. Due to this video I did some shopping and found this exact material in the loose, purchased them and learned that they can be cut to fit my riding gear.
They are most definitely a little bulkier, but I feel 1000% better about my health in case of a spill. Please don’t ever quit pushing and educating about riding safety. Whether or not we agree with your picks over ours, we still get to learn and become better, safer riders!!
2:52 He’s right about the boots. The other day I was riding while wearing hiking boots and a guy came up to me with a mallet and broke my leg. A proper riding boot would have prevented it.
@Name Sorry about that, I just bought that mallet and wanted to test it out.
Wrong turn?
@Name lol
Wow, you oughta clarify that for us - you good buddy? Thought you were joking at first, but having second thoughts
I keep a radish in my boot like Ryan does to prevent injury to my leg.
Bought my first dual sport a week ago -> immediately took it hooning on some trails -> immediately dropped it on my right ankle. My beloved full height SMX-5 boot got a teensy bit melted by the muffler in the thirty seconds it took to get unpinned. The ankle, however, is neither broken, burnt, nor bruised.
I don't know if anyone else will say anything about it, but good choice on the SMX-5. I had the 4 previously, and went to the 6 v2 without hesitation. Fantastic series of boots.
#dualsportlife
@@bavarianbanshee Every time I put them on, I think, "Ballet slippers!" Five years in and they are more supple and delicate than any sneaker, like your foot was dipped in liquid leather. And the soles that stick to pavement like tape! What made you replace yours? I'm hoping mine last forever. Got some O'Neal MX boots to avoid any more muffler incidents in the woods, lol.
@@bavarianbanshee any suggestions for shoes or what to look for in them for someone riding in 100 deggre Fahrenheit with 100% humidity and 110 degree heat index? AKA New Orleans all summer long? I was all about ATGAT before I actually started riding, here in the summers though it did not take long to test my fortitude. ATGAT strikes me as hypocritical too, on the one hand people who love bikes are professing its practicality and need for a revival among a younger generation etc. and on the other coast past the need for gear equaling in value to the cost of your first bike and equal to its weight basically too, "but don't worry, its safe as long as you're diligent". I kind of get it, but at the same time feel like 99% of people aren't actually riding around the block fully armored , anyway as a result I have LESS gear not more because I have no idea what is adequate
@@Fee.1 1. I wear full gear around the block. You can't ride above body temp, but I'm good up to 90 in 80% humidity. Buy light colors, definitely not black. Full mesh, everything perforated. Get a (white) helmet with fantastic airflow, remove windshields and hand guards, and avoid traffic lights. Take back roads, shady roads. Avoid stopping in the sun at all costs.
2. I've had more than one friend maintain a similar stance about gear and then wind up buying a jacket or pants immediately after a crash because they lost some skin on the ground and didn't want to lose any more. It hurts and leaves big, ugly scars. I shredded the arm of a mesh jacket in a low side. Insurance paid for a new one, and that was that. One day the discomfort might be worth it.
Magnificent channel ! The simplicity, dedication and educational content of this channel is unbelivable. Keep it up mate
I just love this guy. He makes really quality videos and explains everything so perfectly.
The ONLY RUclips motorcycle content I watch more than once.
Same
I literally read this as I set the video back to the beginning. I concur with this sentiment
truth
"Light knock, light knock...heavy as Fok"
I'm a sucker for rhymes
This was ridiculously funny.
The legend has it that you can use the sliders on the gloves to break side mirrors...
Yeah but sliders can't defend you from the lawsuit from the driver since him cutting you off made you do property damage
@@coastaku1954 🤣✌✌
@@rexie1006 I'm serious. I get it, what he did was unsafe, but let it go, or else he will do something more deliberate
@@coastaku1954 yeah you are right
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@@coastaku1954 I think bikers say something like "no face no case"
I've been riding for 3 years and even I learned something here.
Even in the shop I was told my Timberland boots where good enough, they are definitely not. I'm lucky I didn't brake anything the few times I low sided in my beginnings. Time to get some more gear!
My Dainese race boots saved my ankle in a crash and now I wear them on every bike regardless of how silly.
being safe and in one piece is never silly, I wear road race boots too.
I know many people like you and always in the end you are going to sell your bike.
When fear crawls up and start making your daily driving WAY more slow at the end you will give up and buy a car.
@@skyfoxrinoasfr4778 Slippery slope fallacy.
@@skyfoxrinoasfr4778 or he will continue to ride because he knows what he's doing is dangerous and has taken the steps to better his luck of being able to get back on if he's ever in a crash.
Meanwhile Skyfox you may end up with your head in the clouds day dreaming back to when your ankle still could support weight.
Taking precautions doesn't mean you live in fear. If anything it means that you do actually understand the gravity of the potential outcomes and opt to get into it anyways rather than relying on a sense of "won't happen to me" or an "idgaf attitude"
@@skyfoxrinoasfr4778 Yes, because being safer and having more gear to prevent injuries means you're gonna go slower......not? I've started riding significantly more quickly *after* my first wreck because I actually invested in better gear now. I would imagine that is the case for many people once they buy good safety gear. Same thing in a car: I'll drive a car much much faster on average *after* I upgrade the brakes regardless of whatever other upgrades were made before or after.
Fortnine: All bike channels should aim for this high quality....
all channels*
Fortnine and 44 teeth. The two greatest. With “the bike show” coming in third
@@jimbo1485 Revzilla recently stepped up and I'm loving their new Shop Manual and Daily Rider series.
kitsura yeah I love zac and ari. I also enjoy Michael neeves work
Lookup "Bike Shed Motorcycle Club." They have reviews of every conceivable motorcycle that people have rebuilt and turned into a custom work of art. There are so many amazing Japanese vintage bikes, it will make you drool. Lots of beautiful ladies with their custom motorcycles as well. But, nothing will ever come close to FortNine, because Ryan and his videographer have an eye for art and an ear for sound, and Ryan is a master script writer. Ryan is a very rare talent, and he could easily transition into Hollywood.
Excellent production quality. I've seen some of your old videos and I'm glad to see the evolution for the better.
Got hit sitting at a stop sign this weekend. I started three years ago and have always worn my high boots and gloves with sliders. Thanks a lot man, I really feel like I don’t have long term injuries because of you
I'm a physiotherapist and I can't tell you enough how important boots are for riding. Most motorcycle crashes we get are lower limb, specially ankle fractures.
Also I'll add on what was said here before that jackets and pants protect you from injury not really death. Losing a limb or becoming a paraplegic won't kill you but it isn't fun.
Thanks for doing what you do, after I had an open book pelvic fracture the physios were amazing and a major contributor to me being where I am instead of in a wheelchair. You are appreciated.
I'm a spinal care support worker... I felt this in my boooonness. So true.
@@jameshealy4594 Open book pelvic fracture sounds fucking terrible.
@@danmiezejeski7735 can't say I would recommended it! Three months in hospital, MRSA, it was quite something. The photos I have aren't worth looking at haha.
@@jameshealy4594 I couldn't agree more. Over that past 4.5 years I've had 6 major spine surgeries and have another scheduled for Sept 10th and unfortunately at least 1 🔥more. These guys and girls have been paramount in each and every recovery process I've had and I make sure and let them know how much they are appreciated.
I do still ride a Tiger 800XC on and off road and will continue to do so until I can't. I do wear very good gear. Great boots, gloves with sliders, great rated helmet and jackets with D30 armor. I hope you continue to do well bud. 🙏🙂
There is NO ONE that is better at describing gear than Anthony from Revzilla. His opening spaz-out is untouchable.
I agree - Anthony is the GOAT. ~RF9
But could someone buy the guy a dang shirt? Always the same shirt
@@FortNine which one is he? the sturgeon? the lemming? the airing?
@@beardedbassist8347 either he has only one shirt or he does all the videos in one take all in one day 😂😂😂
@@FortNine thanks a lot for glove sliders information. Critical in my decision-making process for choice of gloves.
Love how you make these videos fun yet real. Keep doing what you do!
This is so well demonstrated and well researched, I don't even ride motorcycles but you're getting a sub, thank you for helping keep people safe and educated
Ryan literally cares about our safety as bikers, as a viewer i cant thank you enough for teaching me how to equip myself with the most suiting gear for me, incredible quality and dedication to vids as always
Good 👍 Job Brother, will buy in that orderI
Ha! Love the "Anthony" joke!
Years ago I commented directly to Anthony about his crazy fast way of speaking being hard to follow and I was anxious to learn, not be entertained. He wasn't offended and pretty much took it as constructive criticism. He knew it was a role he was playing. I thought that was cool.
@@charlieross-BRM 0000
@@charlieross-BRM It took me way too much time (that I want to admit) to realize he says "where you can watch, decide and ride" at the beginning of his videos xD
I know I am commenting on an older video but, I learn so much from these videos that I just have to give it a nod for quality. I'm smarter just for subscribing and watching on a regular basis. Thank you.
Your channel deserves a million likes. Thanks buddy for the time and effort to educate the rest of us.
50 seconds in LOL - You made my day. Thanks for the love Ryan. Super proud of how we’ve all collectively shared our knowledge in the hopes of riders maximizing their ability to safely enjoy our sport. I also like to think we have helped ensure that gear manufacturers keep their promises to riders. Keep doing what you do. #longlivethedetailbreakdown #brianvanactuallyshotafewvidsbeforeidid #gearvideoarmsracecirca2010 #heythisisanthonyyellinggibberishintro
Your videos are legendary and informed all of my gear purchases when starting out. Don't know what you're up to these days but I hope life is rewarding you for all the hard work you've put in.
#waytoomanyhashtags #hashtagsarewaytoolongwhatarewedoingwithourlife
Lol, I'm tearing up at that part! HAHAHA Who did you do reviews for @FortNine?
Anthony!!! Dude your videos helped me figure out my gear choices so many times. Thanks much!
The myth, the man, the legend!
_Das Boot_ is quite good. Not to be confused with "DOS boot."
For those that think it isn't a romantic movie... well you're right, it isn't... but it's still a good movie
C: cd\fortnine
C:\_
DoctorDOS boot
"I am not in the condition to _______!"
Fortnine videos are just on another level. I always get amazed at the quality of these videos. I sometimes just binge watch them.
I come back to this video over and over again, both to show new riders and to have a better understanding myself of the tradeoffs of gear.
I'm visiting Tokyo at the moment, where a lot of local gear is made from fashion fabric instead of kevlar, and is often missing pockets for hip armor. I just watched this video again to have some understanding of how risky that is.
"Light knock, light knock, heavy as fawke" that was so good
How do people have the audacity to dislike a F9 video?!? This is art!
For this video it's likely the ATGATTKGB
No worries. Probably just people who forgot their glasses. Sometimes it happened to me. Happily never at this channel :)
He's so good, i just watched the whole, "You're not a dish, you're a man" commercial.
I like his art. Very much. But I dislike the language he chooses to use at times. It takes away from the otherwise elevated level of the writing.
They most likely either don't like the subject or the brands. Me I only watch him to be entertained and he sure knows how to do that!
One of the best motorcycle gear tutorials out there! Wish I had invested a little bit more in gear before my first crash 😬
I m from Brazil and no one here do videos with these quality! Very happy for discovery you guys!
Now this is something that has been missing from a lot of gear recommendations I've seen, a breakdown of where actual injuries are most likely to occur
Very eye-opening for those who haven't seen the numbers
Where are they?
@@alejandrorivas4585 throughout the video
The results are illuminating, because I think most people first buy a motorcycle jacket before they buy good boots and gloves.
Not gonna lie I was gonna skip out on boots, didn't realize how common it is for the bike to fall on your leg
@@Z5Z5Z5 not only that, but if you do lay your bike over it very easily can drag your toes underneath your footpegs and snap your ankle backwards. Good boots also have sliders on the toes to stop that happening and rigidity to stop your ankle from being snapped sideways.
Thank you so much for making this video specifically in this way. This is really helpful for budget-conscious people like myself. I don’t want to spend as much on gear as I do a motorcycle, and considering I’ve got my eye on a Honda Navi that’s definitely possible. Thank you again 🙏🏻
How can you be so funny yet so knowledgeable?
Congratulations to your channel!
I'm guilty of being a teenager that spend almost all his available money on the bike, only being left with a cheap helmet, pretty good jacket, cheap motocross gloves, Kevlar jeans, and some Nike shoes that are above my ankles.
In 3 months I will be old enough to make my A2 License here in Europe (max 48hp) and I will make it better this time, I already started working and looking for good gear and top of a still owning a good motorcycle.
Of course I still kinda wanna go for no extra gear and spend all my money on the greatest bike, but I now understand that I shouldn't do that.
We were all there. Dont let the old guys fool you. They grew up riding in jeans and a T-shirt, just like everyone else. You are now armed with the knowledge to make good decisions and how to do it on a budget. Enjoy the ride and keep the rubber side down.
You're on the right track alright , just don't forget to check your bikes condition tho , like old hardend out tires leaky front suspension , stuff like that will make you crash without you making any mistakes . I believe f9 has a vid describing all that already , anyways good luck and have fun out there
I am an old guy that started to ride in jeans and denim jacket (not t-shirt). A few decades later, I still have knee and elbow areas where the skin color is somewhat paler than elsewhere from a slide. Didn't kill me, but it hurt a lot. I don't recommend it. I'll move my bike in my driveway without full protection, but that is it. :-)
@ConTRoniiX
Which bike, did you brought
@@jatinmali9310 I currently own a Beta RR 125 Supermoto, I think it's only sold in Europe.
Let me just say, I have never once ridden a motorcycle in my life, and I watch every video you release for comedic value!
this guy is motivating me to get my m licence
@@chancemcclendon3906 yep same i got my licence last year i cant wait to ride my bike
2:35 "Light knock. Light knock... Heavy as fock"
Just bought my first ride. Thank you for the knowledgeable and hilarious content. ❤
The fact you have sources cited at the end of the vid really shows how much research y'all do. And I love it.
It's Ryan - I can confidently like this video before watching it!
Howzit Fortnine. I just want to tell you your clips are good because you speak super clear and get to the point.
Many other reviewers just babel on too long and speak too fast and dont give clear content.
Thats why you are better.
Thanks man.
Hey, just writing this comment to thank you! Your advices about shoes saved my foot and ankle on last friday when van driver decided to drive into me directly from parking lot. My foot get between bike and van and thanks to good pair of shoes I get based on your advice I have only bruised leg.
I was actually searching ''F9 beginner gear'' It seems like I am lucky
loool
For commuting, where I'm not really getting above 40 or 45 mph, I wear Icon knee and shin armor under my pants. No, it's not the best as far as the rest of my legs, or my hips, but in 2011 it turned what could have been a knee break or dislocation into no big deal. This also lets me avoid having to change pants at work or wear riding pants over my pants. Sometimes I'll wear the armor all day, other times I'll take it off when I get in.
Other than that it's leather or leather+tex jacket with replacement armor (not that foam crap) and a real back protector, gauntlet leather gloves with armor, Shoei full face helmet, and riding boots with good rigid ankle protection (I usually don't wear full race boots for commuting since I don't want to change footwear at work all the time, plus I need something that doesn't go too high up my shin when I'm wearing the Icon knee and shin armor).
Whenever I've discussed gear with people I've always brought up the driveway test. It's hypothetical (unless you want it to be real). Just imagine what you're thinking of wearing on a motorcycle, go out into the street in front of your house, and SPRINT at full speed toward your driveway and then jump and land smack onto your driveway. If you feel pretty good about remaining intact in that driveway dive, you might be okay. If the thought of diving onto your driveway after sprinting makes you queasy, you might want to think some more about what you plan to wear.
Fantastic description of how important proper gear is. Was that you on the Honda Rukus I passed?😉
Joking aside, even riding a scooter as in the Rukus 49cc, pavement, gravel and wayward vehicles will munch and crunch on an unprotected human torso just as much as if you’re riding a bigger bike!
Dude I love that driveway test!
That's just not practical for a lot of people. I wear helmet, boots and gloves. If I brake a bone or lose some skin I am okay with that. In fact it keeps me on my toes and I never get comfortable in terms of avoiding accidents.
@@PlaySA It’s all fun & games until you ruin your body and go to old age hurting every day.
What’s so hard about taking off a helmet, taking off boots & removing gloves? To stash in a locker, bag or drawer at work?
Then just putting on some work shoes or boots. Then maybe putting on some work pants.
What’s so hard about that if you give yourself a little extra time to get to work and back.
Great video!! Unrelated note - the presentation and communication in this video is absolutely top notch and actually makes it a pleasure to watch and learn from.
Yup. And the humor. Ryan will have a lot of people giggling into old age because the good advice sticks lives rent free in our heads. I like to rewatch F9 videos and frequently realize that my assumptions are largely influenced by Ryan.
I am always surprised when these vids end, I always want more. This is a good quality to have tbh.
Motorcycle gear is very important.
No gear = no skin. Thats the way it is.
*laughs in skeleton*
@5putput not necesserely true, you can't control all the variables on the road and even if you are as cautious as you can be there is always room for surprises (and random ass shit)
thanks captain obvious.
@@niksan-iwnl- if you have no gas you aren't gonna be on the road is the implication.
Ofc you still will be. Gas or not you still gotta get to work so even if you're walking along side it, you're on the road, and your actually increasing risk via prolonged exposure so while you might have less chance per minute, you've got more chance per mile.
You are reducing your risk of heart attack tho
But increasing your risk of skin cancer...
And getting stabbed...
Or shot...
Man, you're just gonna die, the end.
@5putput electric
Lemmy vs. OG Anthony beef is now a thing.
the Ryan has commanded it.
OG Anthony wins every time
I guess we need to watchdecideandride to determine the winner?
Lemmy threw a jab at Ryan a while back. I'm sure it was friendly but the people in the comments weren't happy about it. The video was removed hours later.
Maybe this was his low key revenge? lol
you spelled GOAT Anthony wrong
Victor Jurca #hattip
literally the best motorcycle channel on youtube. no BS or selling things under the guise of a wise recommendation. just straight facts with research to back it up
Looking into getting back to the hobby after 15 years without a bike, and I have to buy the whole kit. This video was absolutely helpful!
Now we need a best beginner commuter gear 2020. Please Ryan
We can't commute in 2020. Maybe next year.
@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 People do still commute to work in 2020. Just a little less.
@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 I'm an essential worker and I don't own a car! The only days my bike doesn't get ridden are when it's in the shop
Barry Bamb [MESSAGE DELETED BY RUclips] I still commute to work but not very frequently. Only 2 days now compared to 6 days
People wear jackets for the same reason people wear boots: not to save your life, but to protect your body from injury
I think the point of the video is for cash-strapped beginners, where the point is how can I protect against the most-likely and highest impact injuries for the lowest price. If you are dentist Donny and can afford to drop $4k on top shelf AGV and Dainese, just wear it.
@@iamsuperflush I'm surprised he didn't mention buying second hand. ebay UK always has bargains. I got a 3 season dainese jacket with armour for £10!
@@MianCowell You never know what you get when buying second-hand. And recommending questionable sources to acquire vital equipment from isn't ideal.
@@MianCowell he did mention that if youre going to consider buying something from a seedy thrift shop, you should make it the jackets or pants...
Yep, just a pie chart of where to spend coin right away.
The best motorbike channel out there, I love your videos and I've learned so much. One day when I finally save enough to get myself a motorbike I'll sure put all lessons in practice :)
Thanks mate, I’m going into all this alone and winging it myself so I appreciate your guidance.
Same
The rider in me is always…ALWAYS blown away by how thoughtful F9's videos are, and the academic in me loves…LOVES that you provide sources to follow up with.
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We are but slaves to fashion. Bikers love tribalism, Sports bike - leathers. Hog- chaps... ( yeehaa)
I’m constantly impressed by your presentation and knowledge. Thank you! 👏👍
I'm really addicted on how you look attentively into details! It gives me inspiration and information at the same time. It feels soooo good!!!
I wish this video came out two months ago! In fairness, my current gear was informed by earlier RF9 anyway...
Same here, with the Icon heavy duty boot. I could have been smarter anyways :)
justin, dont worry. gear is better than no gear, and since you did your research before buying it should be good enough gear. so no worries, ride safe :)
never knew abuot sliders on gloves.. makes sense when you think about it.
was just about to replace my old ones too. ty
Yeah, I had never thought of it either. Makes total sense. Wonder if they’re comfortable though?
Yup. They're also common for skating gear. Same function as for riding a motorbike: let's you side instead of scraping and braking your wrists. But boy, are they a bit uncomfortable.
This is The BEST beginner gear, but I even think GEAR video!! I appreciate that you actually share the HIC vs BrIC info and what cert matches what criteria etc. As a new rider, I have not found it easy - especially with helmets - to find out who has good rotational force protection. This is something I’m familiar with from the bicycle industry, and so I began just by looking for MIPS because I couldn’t find any certification information. Thank you!!! Also gloves with Sliders!! And Great Boots. So useful. Thanks for all the research you do to make these videos ❤
Thank you Ryan. I went into a local store armed with what I learned in this video to buy my first helmet, gloves, and boots. Didn't look like a complete blank ready for salesperson swindling, and came out with affordable gear I'll feel safe wearing.
That ''please kill me already I'm dead inside'' face from the model of each and every gear video was on point.
Feel extremely vindicated that you also wouldn’t necessarily say riding pants are essential for beginners. We said that in a video a while back and people lost their minds lol
a wild papa yam appears!
Love you yam!
Statistically you won’t die, but that road rash is gonna SUCK
I still think both you guys are wrong. Why leave the door open to road rash or worse? Still love you. lol
There might be very critical flaw in those statistics. Just think how many old farts wear leather and ride customs. This group has worn pretty damn good equipment, except for those open helmets which I wouldn't even consider. Oh and back to statics, that mentioned group is huge, especially for gathered statistics about motorcycles
Just discovered your channel after purchasing my first motorcycle yesterday and i wish i had discovered it sooner but thankfully i bought the right helmet! Kodos!
very neat. I love that you guys use stats and logic to tell people where to focus, how to and what you *can* scrimp on... though the idea of road-rash sounds as appealing as... well... road-rash.
A light armour jacket that you'll wear will always be better than the full leather armoured jacket that you leave home most days because it's "too hot." Remember that guys and stay safe out there.
And if it's too cold for the light jacket, buy a cheap leather jacket to have on top of the light one.
Yep I've used mine on many hot summer days, sure I look like Alcatraz in a Nano suit, but heck its better than boiling in a leather jacket or risking bone fracture and skin loss in case you go down.
Summer jacket for year-round, add thin or thick jacket underneath. It’s all about the layers.
@@JediLeba I'd add the extra on top. That way you have the protection close to the body.
@@darkiee69 I'd agree to an extend, but it depends on the jacket. Most regular jackets and extra layers aren't built to be tear resistant, so if you go down they won't do anything for you. At least if you have it under the riding jacket, the extra layer will give a bit extra impact absorption. I guess there are positives and negatives to both choices.
I got road rash WHILE wearing my textile jacket in a dumb ass slide I took. I am a noob. Luckily I only had small patches of it and can not imagine how nasty it would have been had I not been wearing a jacket at all. Getting low in a turn is a fun part of ridding but goddamn are those painted lines on the street slippery. No need to go too low street ridding anyway. Lesson learned. ALSO frame sliders. Prevents your motorcycle from crushing your damn leg as well as saving itself from you. A must for noobs if the motorcycle doesn't already have them.
exactly why I like frame sliders. not for the bike, but to prevent crushing "you" and pinning "you" between steel and concrete.
for a (Old) newbie your vids are invaluable in sorting out the endless sea of equipment, merchandize and "stuff"...sincerely, Mr. flop at the stop while front braking on the curve
love ur edits and writing man, quite hilarious and engaging.
I don’t know how you do it, but you upload videos exactly when I need it. Thank you for your awesome videos!
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This doesn't really make sense - how can gear suggestion videos from years ago be useful and simultaneously this beginner/first gear video also? 😄
poolkrooni ? I’m literally getting a motorcycle soon, and he just uploaded it. I don’t understand, what’s your problem?
Top notch quality video, as always. I love videos based on data.
You mention ECE (European Commission) in the video, but SHARP is even better I think, as it gives more information. SHARP only tests helmets which got the ECE pass already, and then assigns a 5 star rating and color rating to it based on impacts.
DOT, Snell and ECE are boolean pass/don't pass certifications:
DOT: Worthless self-certification BS.
SNELL: Racing helmet oriented.
ECE: The best of the three.
SHARP: Takes ECE-pass helmets and then assigns an impact rating and star rating.
Good to know. Thanks.
amazing production on this video! Give this guy a raise FortNine!
i swear every time i finish one of your videos i say out loud how good the video was.
4:30 Smith type fracture!! This guy did some serious homework on types of fractures!!!
You’re a blessing dude, saying it as it is and giving us what we need, buy yourself something good dude, you deserve it!
Thanks for the number. Those are facts not opinions. I appreciate what you've done and have found all your videos helpful.
This is really informative for a first time rider. Will definitely be keeping this in mind while shopping.