Outdated, Dangerous and Dead : When to Replace Motorcycle Gear

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6 жыл бұрын

Still using Grandpa’s old riding jacket? How about that special-edition helmet from Stoner’s last championship? Maybe you shouldn’t be. Or maybe you should. Here’s our take on how long motorcycle gear can last.
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@EXATTIC 5 жыл бұрын

Snell: “Don’t hit things with your head.” Well there goes my weekend plans out the window.

@swirl3116 3 жыл бұрын

actually you shouldnt go out the window you could hit something

@cccpkingu 3 жыл бұрын

Only a recommendation mind, and only for activities that require wearing a helmet at that.

@DavidWitkowski 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in ninth grade my idiot friend and I would put on his older brother's motorcycle helmet and run screaming into the drywall around his garage. I'm not sure Snell existed back then. They might have created that specifically for us.

@alexanderbranson9578 3 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@johnmccrossan9376 2 жыл бұрын

You could always headbutt stuff without a helmet

@THEjaketheace 3 жыл бұрын

It's shocking how well F9's videos age. I watching this for the first time 3 yrs after it was released and it still feels fresh and well produced.

@oklahomahank2378 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I was just watching itchy boots gear up for season 6. Her old boots took an amazing pounding in six months (!) of off road in Africa. They still looked fine, though I noticed her sponsor gave her some new ones.

@IIARROWS 2 жыл бұрын

Including the joke about orange things retiring.

@Voltaic_Fire 2 жыл бұрын

The F9 team really puts the hard work and passion into everything they do, including the editing. It's that love of your craft that made Top Gear great in the past, and makes F9 great now.

@bobahler4635 2 жыл бұрын

The trump joke aged like fine wine

@emraef 2 жыл бұрын

the only reason these look old to me is because f9s style has changed over the years

@Bunnunoox 6 жыл бұрын

Major props for making the thumbnail contain all the info for a quick reminder later.

@GreatEgret 6 жыл бұрын

Bunnunoox I was thinking the same thing!

@tokuchaan4693 6 жыл бұрын

The greatest thing living in Japan is you can send your Arai/Shoei helmet to their factory and replace EPS foam liner for $60!

@jasonjayalap 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Consumers should demand this.

@exothermal.sprocket 6 жыл бұрын

Sure beats buying another $650 Signet-X, huh?

@christoszo4007 6 жыл бұрын

damn mate, that sounds nice

@Dankyjrthethird 6 жыл бұрын

fuk I'm mad salty

@sl600rt 4 жыл бұрын

And there are just more and better motorcycle shops and gear shops compared to north America.

@DexMaster881 5 жыл бұрын

If you are too lazy to moisturize your boots,fret not my fellow Biker there's a way. Ride an Oil cooled Suzuki. :)

@JeffThePoustman 6 жыл бұрын

Continue to make videos as often as possible. That is all.

@Foche_T._Schitt 6 жыл бұрын

Quality > Quantity

@PersonManManManMan 3 жыл бұрын

Milk, refreshing

@karlwalker1771 5 жыл бұрын

As ever your videos are informative and dare I say it scientific, I used to run a motorcycle school in the 90`s and I would have loved to show them your videos back then and I believe your channel is saving lives and informing the motorcycling community and will SAVE LIVES, fantastic work sir.:) My son is just moving into motorcycling on his CB125F and of course he does not listen to me, but I have showed him your channel and he loves it:) Thank you Ryan and god bless you.

@flycademy 6 жыл бұрын

that hemet drop was uncomfortable

@CanonMatters2Me 6 жыл бұрын

Titanium I agree, think you can hear pieces break as it hits, time to get a new helmet Ryan.

@RideWithRen 6 жыл бұрын

Did you actually see it hit the ground?

@k.-flynn 6 жыл бұрын

Titanium have you never dropped a helmet?

@exothermal.sprocket 6 жыл бұрын

The uncomfortable part is when the thing rolls about 15 yards across a gritty floor and tears up that expensive lens that you intend to see through.

@joelchong7336 5 жыл бұрын

@Palm Coast Adventures my particular helmet from nolan doesn't have the rubber lining at the bottom, so i can't put in on any bike surface without slipping. i've dropped it twice

@DRChevalier 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the no BS guidance and the user first perspective. Unique in the moto gear sales space.

@JDnBeastlet 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for once again calling BS on the marketing and giving us straightforward and well-explained reasons for why we should do stuff.

@riveraluciano 6 жыл бұрын

Love the fact that you've started placing the same emphasis on these videos as your reviews. Now these are as educational as they are eye poppers, congratulations.

@eriksilva4690 6 жыл бұрын

I am hosting a Motorcycle Safety Day Event at my job. We are discussing 3 topics and then going to ride afterwards in a group. One of the topics is rider gear. You sir, have been included as references for gear and safety because your videos are great. The DOT truth video was great and the tests you do are great. Thank you for your videos! If you ever come to CA I'd love to have you come to one of our events as a speaker. Keep up the good work.

@Technicallyaddicted 5 жыл бұрын

As an aspiring rider I feel like your channel is the only information resource I need. I brought a toolkit to pick up my $1000 cbr and talked it down to $800, I'm gonna spend about $900 on gear, and I'm super confident going into my MST. I even took apart my bike and laid it out the same way. From the heart bro.. thank you.

@Radioactive_Slime 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan. I was trying to formulate an argument to convince the Missus that my Shoei needs replacing. I just have show her this ...finally I win. You’re the best.

@theenzoferrari458 3 жыл бұрын

Bro. I might be 3 years late but if ur wifey don't want you to replace it she wants that life insurance money.

@Radioactive_Slime 3 жыл бұрын

@@theenzoferrari458 thanks for reply. Update: got the new helmet, still alive, next year working on getting a new helmet again, lol.

@crudkick 2 жыл бұрын

Just start dropping it on the garage floor like the video

@javacofe 6 жыл бұрын

What about my underwear? Lasts about 3 years give or each time I overestimate my braking capability 😂

@khriszty2000 4 жыл бұрын

After 3 years you can use it 1-2 more years if you start wearing it with brown in front amd yellow in the back.

@joemann7971 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much you exhaust. Replace any time you do a brown out. You don't want any skid marks.

@swheeler6848 3 жыл бұрын

For greater mileage, turn it inside out...

@michelletilley7032 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so great! Not too long, interesting, funny without being cheesy, and vfx and the like that add to the video rather than distract from it. Keep up the awesome work!

@anthonyyoung925 2 жыл бұрын

Just a quick thank you for your coverage of so many facets of riding. It's obvious that you put time and effort into content and presentation, with a great sense of humor that doesn't overshadow your message. Please, keep it up!

@wcroot 5 жыл бұрын

Love the reviews. More information than I can possibly contain in my head. Good thing you’re entertaining so it doesn’t suck to watch them again. 😬

@TooManyKangaroos 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, Ryan. You always make such good quality stuff that shares a practical message. Love your work

@sidheart19 6 жыл бұрын

Another precise and informative video from FortNine! Top stuff!!

@oso_nomada 5 жыл бұрын

Dude...you’re my new favorite channel on the Tube! My wife just bought me a 2019 ScramblerXE for my 40th...so off to the gear search! I’ve been riding for almost two decades, but I am coming out of a 5 year hiatus, and I can’t believe how the tech has changed since then. Anyhow, love your videos.

@kacowboy 6 жыл бұрын

Ryan, I have been saying for years that mileage should be a factor on helmet life. So glad you also agree and are putting it out.

@peterweller8583 2 жыл бұрын

@brianhoward9217 5 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT Vid - thanks, from Australia! Your presentation and production skills are legend. Highly informative and impressive!

@awfulwarlock91 5 жыл бұрын

I don't even ride anymore, and I find your channel fascinating. It has real quality advice and actually teaches people real skills and important facts. A lot of motorcycle channels have turned into real life "twitch streams" of people doing excessively dangerous stuff on bikes. Great content!

@SalemCBR1 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad you covered back protectors too. Thanks you do my favorite review videos!

@bernardbuhrs8639 6 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Costa Rica!!! I subscribed not too long ago. Great videos, helpful and to the point information and a great sense of humor. Keep it up!! Knowledge and fun schinanigans!! Can't go wrong

@prayasmalviya9571 6 жыл бұрын

Good quality and to the point videos thats what makes a good youtuber , just like the job being done on this channel.

@CelticRider84 6 жыл бұрын

This video LITERALLY makes me laugh out loud at my sister's boyfriend stealing my dad's old Simpson helmet from the late 70's early 80's; which was the only connection I had left to his old bike life. I TOLD them it wasn't safe to use, but hey, turns out stealing sentimental objects from me also greatly diminishes my care for your safety.

@jonathanmawdsley2332 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ryan for yet another great informational yet not boring video. Keep up the good work!! 👍👍😀😀

@jasone9185 6 жыл бұрын

Although not all your videos are applicable for down here in Australia, we have much in common with our Canadian cousins and I always enjoy your no-nonsense assessments. Thanks for a great video.

@Boomer_Dual_Sport 5 жыл бұрын

When do I replace my flip-flops and shorts ?

@WWIIDDSS 4 жыл бұрын

L. G. Yesterday

@MonkeyFreeZone 4 жыл бұрын

You don't need to wear flip-flops and shorts, what are you, some kind of safety freak?

@AtlasJotun 3 жыл бұрын

Never. Stay golden, Ponyboy.

@cgmoog 3 жыл бұрын

Only after each crash

@BenMcghie 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Some aspects I was unaware of, and excellent explanations.

@jazztom86 6 жыл бұрын

Your video lasted 50 minutes for me. As soon as you said "jellyfish" live forever I had to start a Google research that lasted about 45 minutes. Don't ever do that again! ;)

@edisonareis 6 жыл бұрын

jazztom86 Lmao !

@ririemarilyn 6 жыл бұрын

LOL i was about to that also. but then again, i know turtles loves their jelly snack

@viper71dk 6 жыл бұрын

So........what did you find out?

@Radioactive_Slime 6 жыл бұрын

DK Rider I was going to ask the same thing but then I see your comment is four hours old with no reply. So I guess it’s off to good old Google I go.

@bepishepus3506 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a loop, one type lives and turns back into an egg

@christopherflesner8095 6 жыл бұрын

Great video with a lot of good info. My favorite parts, however, were when you tumbled over the hood of the car. Hilarious!

@orangelion03 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice as usual! Velcro (or the generic "hood & loop) wears out...how long it lasts depends on quality of the material, and usually the "loop" goes first. I've had to replace the wrist velcro on a couple jackets, and the velcro has worn out on glove wrists long before the rest of the materials.

@peterweller8583 2 жыл бұрын

A brass brush on the hook part will bring it back.

@sweetdaddydong 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice that helps cut through the BS. Especially about dropping the helmet. I've totally heard a little drop ruin's it and I've always suspected what you just confirmed. It's BS.

@sergioberettademenezes5291 5 жыл бұрын

Bro I love your channel. At first I saw a video of yours and I was like nah its just a kid. Now I watch your videos every day when I wake up and go to bed 🤣😂. It's a good channel and I hope to see more in the future. Good quality videos too!

@lawrenceatkinson5884 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan. Love, love, love your work. Silly point that many have raised, "Why would someone thumb down your video?"

@jarretthill9921 6 жыл бұрын

best Review channel period Please dont Stop Canada Keep it Going Appreciate you!

@angelfabricioacevedoperez5066 3 жыл бұрын

You gave me not only the knowledge but also the itch for motorcycles again, thank you!!!

@Josh-kh2tg 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Informative and funny. Thank you. Keep it up!

@tylerdurden8728 6 жыл бұрын

I'm constantly amazed at how interesting you make an otherwise boring subject. You'll probably save my life one day dispersing knowledge no-one really cares to know, but is nonetheless important. Please stay on youtube forever.

@orlandoberry4031 Жыл бұрын

My shoei is 28 years old - I only used it for the first 2 years. But I tested it today - foam is good, lining is good and the fit is good.

@koyzumie Жыл бұрын

Great video! So nice to find advice back up by research

@zapp5916 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, found fortnite ages ago but never really went through the videos. There is alot of very useful information that you provide. You and revzilla have become my go to sites for the first opinions on gear, accessories and basic refreshers on maintence.

@alexrybin3798 6 жыл бұрын

Great and informative videos! What a tallent, great job!

@EddieEmApuros 6 жыл бұрын

i was thinking about this subject the other day. Thanks ;)

@10v3lygir1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for passing on the knowledge 🖖🏽

@mikek2218 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. As always, very informative and much appreciated.

@strengthbuild 6 жыл бұрын

dude you have mad knowledge, where did you learn all this stuff?

@Coaja20 6 жыл бұрын

bfchang Experience is the mother of all teachers.

@PhantomRides 6 жыл бұрын

he's an alien

@STho205 6 жыл бұрын

bfchang From his sponsors that sell all that disposable junk online.

@nelsonariza4075 6 жыл бұрын

bfchang it's his job and hobby.

@bartek221111 6 жыл бұрын

internet, hehe

@kacperk886 6 жыл бұрын

An honest and informative motorcycle video that didn't try to sell me anything. That's good stuff.

@2wheeled76 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I still have a few garments from 2001(!) but most are dead and buried. Regarding the boots an area I've gained concern with is the hardening of the soles- which can be a damn-slippery experience if you're ever in a situation where you have to make a quick foot plant. My old Sidi Vertebra's are still solid up top but I don't ride them on the street anymore for this reason. Current boots have Vibram soles so I'm keen to see how they last the next 5+yrs

@MattFellowswasHere 6 жыл бұрын

Amazingly researched and informative

@Oddman1980 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. I'd wondered about my gear. I do know a talented seamstress who could replace a zipper for me, my issue however are my very old pair of High Velocity Metalwear gloves. The clutch side glove is toast - holes, split seams. They're the best gloves I've ever had - but I can't replace them, as High Velocity Gear doesn't exist anymore. They lasted eight years and wore out at least one bike.

@MegaYosarian 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, informative and amusing. Grrrrrreat vids. Subscribed. Thank you

@coaltowking 5 жыл бұрын

Damn! I kinda knew I needed new gloves, but now you've confirmed it.

@SuperNeion 6 жыл бұрын

I like the "I love Bayern" sticker in the back. Greetings from Germany

@AngryPrawn 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting position on the boots. In only three and a half years of riding I've gone through two pairs already. I had a pair of Alpinestars SMX 6 that wore so thin at the toe from shifting that it became painful to change gear. Then had a pair of Richa Slicks that just kinda fell apart over time (lasted a lot longer than the Alpinestars though, despite being a third of the price).

@ericarntson6957 4 жыл бұрын

You should really focus all your time to content creation. Amazing quality, entertaining, and professional. Create LLC and expense every part of your show’s creation/life. You’re edging up to that 1 million!! Keep going dude!

@ypirnay 6 жыл бұрын

Great info and advice. You're the man!

@INNOVVDashCam 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and really nice info !

@MrJonnyp107 6 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Keep up the good work

@CanonMatters2Me 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Ryan. I would put an expiration on helmet liners to every two years, just to make sure viewers don’t wait the full 5 to 8 years. Also, I know some schmucks who cut their foam for comm devices. You know who you are!!

@KR7PT 2 жыл бұрын

I just listened to a guy talk about rubber and foam for 7 minutes and got genuinely surprised it was over so quickly.

@seanbax2622 6 жыл бұрын

I have glued up the holes on my riding boots to keep out water. so they will last for yrs

@davidgwynjones1737 5 жыл бұрын

Very good videos a little fast for my old brain but keep them coming ,I can always press replay

@zottejakke3 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep up the good work!

@GeOgreSA 6 жыл бұрын

This is actually VERY Informative!! Thanks F9

@schiez6886 6 жыл бұрын

You have probably heard that already, but man, that's some quality content. And I rather mean the way you perform, edit and speak, rather than the topic itself.

@SmallSpoonBrigade 6 жыл бұрын

One thing to keep in mind is that you can increase the life span of your helmet, boots and gloves by using a drier on them to get the moisture out of them in an efficient fashion. Not sure how much it really matters for lifespan in general, but it'll definitely cut down on any mold caused damage or nastiness.

@russelljames3006 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again. Keep them coming.

@NerdLFG 6 жыл бұрын

Good info as always, thanks man :)

@wacasami 6 жыл бұрын

Great channel, good content...have you made a video on bike storage, for maintenance or the winter/wet months?

@prnzssLuna 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got rid of my 35 year old GoreTEX jacket and trousers, because the seams ripped and yea I'm pretty sure it wasn't safe anymore either, tho it survived several minor crashes. Thanks for that video

@BMWF900R 6 жыл бұрын

Always is please watching your videos informative and fun really like them well done

@cisium1184 5 жыл бұрын

el lapiz rojo esta sobre la mesa

@iainmckay3387 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, informative, interesting and amusing.

@winston11381 6 жыл бұрын

These videos keep getting better!

@danielzielinski3764 6 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you.

@yangelinas155 6 жыл бұрын

Toujours un plaisir d'écouté t'es vidéos !

@cowboycofey 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure it's much of a limb to go out on here, but this guy is the best there is on KZfaq @ doing what he does

@manuelfvdias 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Portugal! Thanks for the usefull video. And what about when to replace tyres? Thanks.

@CheqkoO95 6 жыл бұрын

Really informative thank you!!

@devjones 6 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative.

@EvgeniyDAP 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! An amazing information!

@beerenmusli8220 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Much appreciation from Germany!

@5150Rockstar 6 жыл бұрын

Great content brotha

@ytascoobs 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right. Good vid like always Ryan

@VenkateshShankar0rvulpa 6 жыл бұрын

Informative. Thanks.

@teh0theif 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a no BS honest opinion of this!

@SirGtfd 6 жыл бұрын

THX for sharing

@nigelren3719 6 жыл бұрын

Another great vid Ryan

@electromagneticpulse2886 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Thanks

@therealgabrielcash 5 жыл бұрын

Note on riding shoes. Check that the sole still has grip! After years of exposure the rubber of the sole can harden up and no longer stick to hot asphalt. Nothing like planting your foot at a red light and have it slowly slide away while you wait for the green.

@br8dzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Niceeee, now I know its time to change my 10 year old helmet :D

@mr7wi 6 жыл бұрын

Wha? It just got broke in...

@br8dzilla 6 жыл бұрын

mr7wi its like fine wine, the longer the better . haha

@richardahola692 3 жыл бұрын

I can't find a new liner for my helmet. All the foam of the liner went away. I found a date sticker: 1966

@sillylittleboy93 6 жыл бұрын

Good guy Ryan: starts the video with the important info and makes it the top of his description.

@philliprohrmeier1920 5 жыл бұрын

The I

@Athandatu 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent and useful

@mattzobian 4 жыл бұрын

Love the crickets at :53. Ryan is the best.

@ItsFriscoBaby 6 жыл бұрын

The other thing to take into consideration is comfort especially with waterproofing and helmets. A $400 helmet is unlikely to be much safer than a $200 one but it is very likely to be more comfortable and quieter. More comfortable, quieter and waterproof gear mean the rider is less fatigued and better able to pay attention to the road. Better gear can literally mean you avoid the accident in the first place.