I Almost Died

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Motorcycle review. I Almost Died on My New Motorcycle, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. The best motorcycle you can buy. Should I buy a motorcycle. Buying a motorcycle. Getting a used motorcycle. Used motorcycle buying guide. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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@scottykilmer 2 жыл бұрын

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@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX 2 жыл бұрын

How comfortable are these bikes over long and short distance? It just seems that leaning forward all the time especially long distance would be uncomfortable.

@chrstphrm 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX The FJR is a sports tour design with exceptional ergonomics. Much less forward lean (only 11 degrees) than any full on sport bike. I am 58 and traded a Goldwing for my FJR. Sure the Goldwing was a rolling couch but the FJR can be used for touring. Really. I go 5+ hours without issues and I have had a double hip replacement. Also if you install handle bar risers, you can get it so you are nearly straight upright.

@Pro_Gamer_84 2 жыл бұрын

Hey scotty got a question for ya. Are 2016 buick encores good vehicles? I am thinking of getting one.

@oldskoolwayy 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew Scotty still road bikes..I am going to get me one again now..

@anthonysilvestri4946 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pro_Gamer_84 Are they made by GM? Well then there's the answer to your question! LMAO

@barnettjames6783 2 жыл бұрын

Been riding for 52 years, racing (off and on) for 40 years and have been a motorcycle safety instructor for 20 years. If you have never taken a riding course... DO IT! We are our own worst enemy. Knowledge is power. Motorcycles are not dangerous, but they are extremely unforgiving of bad decisions and stupidity.

@FeldwebelWolfenstool 2 жыл бұрын

I drove like I was invisible, and belived those who could see me wanted to kill me..

@nathanveldman1232 2 жыл бұрын

@@FeldwebelWolfenstool smart philosophy!

@fromthebackofmymind 2 жыл бұрын

I drive a compact. No more bikes for me. It's Royal Blue snd like Space Ghost it has Inviso power. No one sees it.

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha…riding courses are a waste of time. I’ve ridden since I had my first 1971 Honda Trail 70 when I was 8 years old. Dirt bikes to liter bikes…the best “course” is EXPERIENCE.

@Trapphausmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard some instructors suggest it’s not a matter of if but when you crash. However another instructor disagreed and talked about the importance of having a clear mind, pre ride inspection, and practice.

@Oakshang 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what my dad does, he buys Japanese motorcycles for much much much cheaper. He once told me that a Harley Davidson dealership would charge you money just for looking at their bikes.

@christophermcmichael880 2 жыл бұрын

I have this mind set. I call Harley Davidsons ( The iPhone of motorcycles). Just like iPhones. They're way over priced and they're a bike that never seems to be completely built. With all the aftermarket stuff that people put on them, they're no longer a Harley Davidson, all the parts that they had taken off are sitting somewhere in a room or storage box in a garage.. I knew someone that had a Harley and I couldn't believe how many parts were made in another country.. I do have one good thing to say about them. Cause of their weight, they make great travel bikes for road trips.

@davemclean6835 2 жыл бұрын

Now Harley Davidson dealerships will pay you to come and look at their bikes. Goodbye HD

@barnettjames6783 2 жыл бұрын

I have loved every Harley that I have owned, but sold my last one back in 1996. There are more dependable bikes and not everybody wants to ride a cruiser.

@michaelwright1602 2 жыл бұрын

And then you have to wade through their apparel, women's lingerie and small appliance section, and hope they have bikes on display.

@elultimo102 2 жыл бұрын

@@christophermcmichael880 A friend of mine was a bike mechanic. He said his shop charged double labor on a Harley, because they were so hard to work on, compared to the "rice-burners."

@julian-gen 2 жыл бұрын

I learned more about bikes like this one in 10 minutes than in my whole life.

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations🐱👍🏿

@snakepliskin1185 2 жыл бұрын

So you knew bascially nothing.

@kidken123 2 жыл бұрын

Love how Scotty goes from cars to bikes and still be super knowledgeable

@jpao4566 Жыл бұрын

Hes actually more of a bike guy than a car guy. he said ones on his videos.

@bumpsproductions7064 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the ultimate old man motorcycle, a Honda NC750X. Gets close to 80 mpg. Engine is basically half a Honda Fit.

@mikeporro3311 2 жыл бұрын

The Goldwing motor is a 1.8 litter. That's bigger than the fit

@shawnknoblauch6338 2 жыл бұрын

I had the 700 version for 4 years and loved it. The only reason I moved on was because I could never get the wind noise thing figured out. If Honda sold the naked version in the U.S it would be the perfect motorcycle for me.

@anthonysilvestri4946 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great bike - especially the Frunk and 60 mpg!

@johnmanley7859 2 жыл бұрын

Be safe Scotty . We cant afford to lose a national treasure.

@antonionavarrogodinez8365 2 жыл бұрын

I identify so much with scotty, all the things he talk about concerning money, cars, tech, he has a take on everything, I love to learn new things and I learn so much from this great human

@no3rdseat 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new Bike Scotty, Yamaha makes a GREAT bike! I bought a new 2013 Honda CBR500R back in 2013 and have used it for commuting year round for nine years. It's true what you always say, Honda makes incredibly reliable engines! My CBR500R gets 72mpg *relentlessly* on every tank, no matter how I drive! Sure does come in handy these days! LOL

@tdgdbs1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a CB500X and doing a lot of city commuting, getting 90mpg no matter how I abuse it. On the highway mpg drops to around 70 while exceeding the speed limit.

@Iffy50 2 жыл бұрын

Your bike has 50 HP. His bike is a 1300 and it has 141 HP. Yours is MUCH more practical and less dangerous.

@anthonysilvestri4946 2 жыл бұрын

@@Iffy50 They're ALL dangerous! LOL

@nonenone4219 2 жыл бұрын

You got a great deal, that cycle looks like it was well taken care of. Be safe Scotty.

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

30k miles though and it’s an FJ he only got a good deal of the valve shim jobs already been done.

@chesucat 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty will lay down his bike!

@DonaldAJr 2 жыл бұрын

@@chesucat so you are wanting him to be in an accident? I'll never understand people. My adopted brother refused to lay his motorcycle down and couldn't get it straightened back out after an Older Couple stopping on a busy street wanted to look at a car for sale. Anyway he ended up putting his head in the windshield of a Chevy Beretta and then sliding down the road chewing off half of his hand. Please think about what you say in advance.

@perrycalabrese3475 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, 54 years in the saddle for me. Daily riders: 83 Goldwing, 134k miles, 52mpg, and the bike was a free 'come get it outta my woodshed'. Other bike is a 81 GL500, 64k miles, 65mpg, paid $200 for it. More bike vids please.

@IrlDave71 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. That is the way to do it.

@jamesdspaderf2883 2 жыл бұрын

Rode the Yamaha FJR 1300 when I lived in the UK, before my move to NYC. It's a phenomenal bike. It's a sports tourer and is super comfortable to ride many miles unlike the crotch rockets. On the motorway (highway) cars often pulled out of your way. Some of the UK Police Force divisions used the bike. When I first came to the US I tried a Harley. Although I could see the 'appeal' (lifestyle) the bike felt like an agricultural tractor in comparison.

@yourcaseworker6916 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese liter bikes are the epitome of durability... My last bike I bought brand new in 2002...A silver Honda 1100 CBR Blackbird...I sold it last year with 125,000 miles on it and it still ran like new! It would shoot thru freeways like turkey crap thru a tin horn...and what a torque monster...I swear sometimes she was trying to rip my arms off.

@ginog5037 2 жыл бұрын

If you want a time machine, try a Hayabusa...OMG!

@volt8684 2 жыл бұрын

Test rode one of these back in the day they were new, had a vfr750 att, walked away was sooooo fast

@kinglumpy6145 2 жыл бұрын

That's extremely impressive, I have a blackbird as well, currently 33k on the clock. Did you have any issues with it, and did you have the valves adjusted?

@robcig Жыл бұрын

Crazy mileage

@Allen1350 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're alright, Scotty. Stay safe, your wisdom is indispensable!

@tonyalston4838 2 жыл бұрын

His forehead will protect him

@robertdragoff6909 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyalston4838 LOL!

@orangetaby6024 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my fjr1300 brand new 20 years ago. Still runs like new 80,000 miles later . 100% Made in Japan 🇯🇵

@rameylewis7730 2 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying my 2021 FJR that I bought 14 months ago. My hat's off to you brother. Stay safe

@dcstrng1 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, with a touch of rider TLC, most of these will go 100K miles, or more... two of my last three both topped 100K... ride safe...

@eddie666mustaine 2 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about buying one, while I was thinking about it my wife gives me a call and first thing she tells me is her friend's husband died on a motorcycle accident...killed my inspiration pretty quickly lol

@yime6631 2 жыл бұрын

Ed Nunez, they don't call them "donorcycles" for nothing. Only way you get any extra safety with one is to be the only one on the road wherever you go. And then you have to have enough experience and common sense b4 even getting on one. The first one I mentioned isn't even feasible really. That's enough for my "NO" if I had a chance to own and drive a motorcycle. I'm hellishly careful on the road whenever I saw any motorcycle near me and my vehicle and give motorcycle riders a wide berth on the road. Not everyone does this unfortunately.

@oreally8605 2 жыл бұрын

That would do it for me too ✋️

@royston6451 2 жыл бұрын

Motorcycles are Very Safe, it's the Other Drivers of Motor Vehicles that makes them Dangerous.! Buy One and Ride to Live, Live to Ride.! Be Safe and Treat All Other Drivers as Idiots and you will be fine.! 👍

@omarrashidomany2247 2 жыл бұрын

Just don't do it! If you're having the thought, just fire up youtube and watch motorcycle accidents.

@sergedenovo2389 2 жыл бұрын

You can die in a car too. …And slip in the shower. Don’t be a-

@sonidoexperiencia2800 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty can’t die; Toyota over engineered him 🤣🤣🤣

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍

@manuelsanchez5028 2 жыл бұрын

They gave him twin turbos so we gotta see how well he runs before we judge now.

@MediaNewsStream 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota should also try making bikes after this episode

@tedcombs7665 2 жыл бұрын

That is good news

@arepentantheart5709 2 жыл бұрын

I got my motorcycle licence years ago. I was planning on getting a motorcycle. Then my friends and family asked me if I was an organ donor and then told me about all of the very careful and good motorcycle riders that died in a motorcycle accident. That changed my perspective pretty quick.

@robertdragoff6909 2 жыл бұрын

A coworker who was motorcycle rider was in an accident, but survived….. Until a truck happened on him and ran him over… Freak accident, may never happen again, but something to think about

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us choose to enjoy life to the maximum without living in fear. I’ve been riding for 44 years and have avoided more accidents than I’ve been in, and even though I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing gravel being scrubbed out of my side with lidocaine and a tooth brush as I grabbed the hospital bed rails in the emergency room, I’m still alive! 😁

@sidecardog5244 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding motorcycles for 50 years. I've owned Gold Wing, Triumph Bonneville, Triumph Rocket (2300 cc), BMW GS Adventure with a sidecar, and currently a Yamaha FJR like Scotty's. A few tip overs and drops, but nothing serious. I drive like I'm invisible and I don't do crazy stuff. Everyone dies, not everyone Lives.

@sidecardog5244 2 жыл бұрын

@@captinbeyond Winter? Heated grips and seat, adjustable windshield, engine heat. Summer? I keep my underwear in the freezer.

@GrampsD63 2 жыл бұрын

You don't think about stuff like that when you ride. Stared Death in the face a few times. Each time I got out of the hospital I went straight to the garage, fixed the bike and kept on riding. It ain't for everybody Friend.

@lfguard99 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty! I've own 4 bikes. A 2006 Yamaha FZ-1 that I paid $4,500 for with 12k miles like 12 years ago. It's a missile. A 2008 Yamaha WR250R that I beat up on single track trails. A 2008 Honda Shadow that I got for $2,700 with less than 3,000 miles on it. And my latest bike is a 2003 Honda Goldwing for the longer trips. That bike was $5,500. That's the most comfortable and smoothest bike I've ever been on. I was looking at buying an FJR like your before I decided on a Goldwing. You're absolutely right though. You can't go wrong with any of those Japanese bikes. They've all been pretty bullet proof and are crazy cheap in the used market. Especially compared to the price of cars and trucks nowadays.

@davidcreely693 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an 07 FJR in 07 for $7.5K. 3500 miles on the clock. It now has almost 50K miles. Best bike I’ve ever owned!

@socialmedianewsnetwork9598 2 жыл бұрын

CLUTCHLESS?? MODEL. THATS WHAT I GOT.

@bnighter 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a 2004 Honda Shadow last year with 12k mikes for $3200. Looks and rides like new and starts right up.

@cuttsick8333 2 жыл бұрын

Its a honda... will out last you if looked after

@AcmeRacing 2 жыл бұрын

I just commented about my Shadow, which was a little under $3000 8 years ago. Glad to see that still the going rate for a good used one.

@Steve_K2 2 жыл бұрын

My first bike was a 2-stroke 250cc Yamaha, bought in 1969 when stationed in Thailand. My second bike was a 250cc BMW with a driveshaft like this blue Yamaha. I gave up riding in 1987, when I should have been killed for the third time (on a Suzuki). I decided I loved bikes, but I loved my wife and children more. This video increases my respect for Scotty.

@scurfie2343 2 жыл бұрын

I had an 1100 Yamaha with a drive shaft that I bought used. I asked numerous times to have ALL the fluids changed at our local Yamaha dealership. They just wouldn't do it so I did it myself. It took some time to get all the fluids out but what a difference! The bike really opened up.

@taran1900 2 жыл бұрын

Low miles. Ha! There are exceptions to every rule. I've ridden roughly three quarters of a million miles on all the BMW motorcycles I've owned. There are long time BMW riders with over a million on motorcycles. For many of us, our motorcycles are not toys. Out of eight BMWs I've owned, I put well over 100 thousand miles on four of them. One of them was over 250 thousand miles when I sold it. The lowest mileage BMW I ever sold had roughly 38 thousand on the clock. BMW motorcycles with over 300 thousand mile isn't that uncommon. Sadly the car side of BMW is getting their grubby hands in BMW Motorrad and contributing to making them more and more complex. Beings bikes, there is a limit to how much they can screw up. Nice video though!

@sidecardog5244 2 жыл бұрын

What's next, lane keep assist? God help us.

@michaelduffey5518 2 жыл бұрын

Too complex … Asked the dealer if they could make the speedo etc analog. Do not want a computer driving the bike. No can do… by by BMW

@craigpennington1251 2 жыл бұрын

Don't kid yourself. They will absolute destroy a bike in nothing flat if given the chance. EPA has put a tremendous hurt on the motorcycle industry around the world.

@craigpennington1251 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelduffey5518 Exactly.

@umakantgajjewar8898 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You ride a lot. BTW, I am opposite. I do enjoy it, but ride very little/short drives around town.

@BuiltDifferent13 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah when it comes to motorcycles I only like Japanese and I'm sorry my fellow Americans but they make the best motorcycles and it's not even a question. I also like their tools when it comes to cutting stuff for horiculture and pruning and tree work saws and knives. They make fantastic cutting edges too.. but back to the motorcycles. Yes, I love Japanese ones especially dirt bikes and especially dirt bikes that have blinkers can can go on the street or the dirt

@fjp3305 2 жыл бұрын

Right, no question about that

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

All true…

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

i heard the huqsvarna 701 single cylinder supermoto goes 120mph..i feel like ditching my 4 cylinder bike

@BuiltDifferent13 2 жыл бұрын

@@fidelcatsro6948 Yes, there's many single cylinder bikes that can get up over a hundred miles per hour depending on the sprockets and transmission. But the sprocket is what really makes the difference but you're going to lose a little quickness if you want to talk speed. Husqvarna's not bad but I believe they are swedish. They're not bad. They're high. Maintenance and parts are expensive

@BuiltDifferent13 2 жыл бұрын

@@fidelcatsro6948 brother, just get a supermoto 450 CRF with the right gear. You can get up to about 80 100 and you don't even need to go that fast. The highway is only 65 miles per hour where I live. Plus I only you know if I just keep it in town it'll be mint

@razvandumitru2252 2 жыл бұрын

Great one. Can you do more videos on motorcycles? Always buy and use protection gear, even more so if you haven't been riding for a while. 👍🏍

@tjclarke4604 2 жыл бұрын

You know it! I have 3 bikes, my favorite is the 2001 Valkyrie Interstate, way cheaper than the Harleys, way cooler, way more rare too, and it will hold everything I need to camp with my wife on the back. I get 400 Km on 27L of fuel on the Valkyrie Interstate if I drive it normally. Designed, manufactured, assembled in the US, but to Honda standards, it's unreal how high quality it is, and it is more "American" than most Harleys too.

@sidecardog5244 2 жыл бұрын

Gold wing engine, smooth as silk, effortless acceleration. I've owned a Gold Wing and a Triumph Rocket 3 but have always lusted after the Valkyrie Interstate. Probably the best motorcycle ever made, period.

@theseaatstorm8044 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a good deal on a dual sport in my area. I don't know why they aren't popular here because there's literally hundreds of miles of rough dirt roads.

@abrameto 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty you should make more motorcycle videos, this one was outstanding! A lot of your fans ride too and we’d love to see you wrenching on bikes.

@jeanniemnelson9419 2 жыл бұрын

I love the information and your energy... the humor is always enjoyed too ♥️

@tbaker294 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding road bikes for +40 years now; on my 13th road bike. That FJR is a great bike; it was the Sport Tour "Bike of the Year" back about 15 years ago. I almost bought one; the only downfall was the heat coming off a bad fairing design in hot weather climate (I live in AZ). Anyhow; 30K miles on that bike is nothing; it will easily get 150K miles as long as it's not "beat". I put on +180K miles on a 1000cc Kawasaki Concours; over 160K miles on an 1800cc Goldwing (basically broken in), and now have +130K miles in 5 years of riding my K1600 BMW. I have approx 800K miles on bikes; that Yamaha is one that I would have loved to have owned if not for the brutal heat coming into the shin on a 110 degree day (was about the same time I was splitting time with the Concours and Goldwing).

@minorthreat5276 2 жыл бұрын

I rode many as a younger man and I can say now I'm lucky to be alive. Unless you live in a rural area, beware. Or ride dirt.

@johnsee7269 2 жыл бұрын

Again and again... What a smart/wise man! Sage advice again and again...

@tyfly86 2 жыл бұрын

05 Vulcan 1500 with 17k miles for 3500 bucks, same mpg, it'll run forever, cheap to insure, and there isn't anything better than wind therapy.

@wretchedrider2157 2 жыл бұрын

What a timely video! I just got a Kawasaki Concours on the cheap! Bonus is that the previous owner already paid to have it setup for a tall rider (seats, risers, windscreen) so I saved even more! It's stupidly fast, nimble for its size, and so far, never under 40mpg. Great advice, Scotty!

@blueheelerfriend8450 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Scotty!!! Bikes are awesome vehicles!! 👍

@nikoni248 2 жыл бұрын

Keep those motorcycle reviews coming Scotty. Owner of a 06 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000.

@SpeedyTubaGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the same bike but '08. Just did the Euro Gear conversion on mine earlier this month. Picked mine up and rode it 1000 miles home last year. How di you like yours?

@nikoni248 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedyTubaGuy Very comfortable with plenty of torque. It's my first big cruiser bike and took me some time to get used to slow speed maneuvering. Haven't taken it on a long trip yet but it's in the works.

@bcgrittner8076 2 жыл бұрын

As for two-strokes: I had a Yamaha RD-350 years ago. Now they’re collectible. I currently ride ‘78 Goldwing. It has on-board diagnostics:ME

@badxradxandy 2 жыл бұрын

Love 2strokes

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

i rode one of those, mann they hit 120mph in a matter of seconds!! waaaaang waaaang tring tring tring, drinks fuel and oil like a car runs like a rocket

@barnettjames6783 2 жыл бұрын

I'd kill to have my old RD-350 again.

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

@@barnettjames6783 i ride a bandit 1200 today, but i still think the old dinosaur rd350 rulezz!!

@SuperFullin 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, am with you! I am an Yamaha guy. Wish you ALL the best from Brazil.

@SenorGato237 2 жыл бұрын

Another tip: don't be afraid of smaller displacement or "beginner" bikes. 25hp doesn't sound like a lot, until you're on a 250lb motorcycle instead of a 2ton car. A 250cc ninja, or 400cc KTM can return more than 60mpg and are pretty cheap, people like to "trade up" bigger bikes because they feel like they outgrew it. Great deals.

@charlesharnois3684 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a 2004 FJR new loved it! Owned several yamahas! Always trouble free,the best motorcycles come from Japan!

@justincase2281 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike. Good vid. Good to see you're still alive and kickin'.👍 P.S. Wear a helmet.

@Nikola-ek7ub 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect videos, as always, Scotty! I love motorcycles but I still haven't bought my first one.

@PS-rr2jt 2 жыл бұрын

That FJR has Toyota reliability. I’ve put 170,000 miles on my FJR so far and it still runs great.

@hyedefinition1080 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a motorcycle last week. Its been 12 years since I last rode, even before it was only commuting on a 250cc for a couple of years. Surprised to see the timing and riding habits coming back almost instantly. I bought a standard 650cc bike and plan on upgrading my skills on this bike before even thinking about higher displacement bikes.

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

Good move; get warmed back up so you don’t kill yourself. 1 error in judgement on a liter bike and you can easily end up roadkill. (And that’s on your end, not to even mention the sea of retards out there on the road that can barely roll a cage that you have to be on high alert for).

@dannrudd5060 2 жыл бұрын

I think you missed an opportunity to inform about old past date over 6 year tires and how to date the tires on the bike

@Iffy50 2 жыл бұрын

Be VERY careful my friend! I bought an F3 brand new in 1996. I sold it when I became a dad. Fast forward to when my kid graduates HS and my wife gives me the green light to get a new bike. 2017 600RR. Same bike basically. I thought my riding skills came right back, but they didn't. As soon as something unexpected happened (in my case I got on the gas too early on a decreasing radius hairpin) everything went to hell. 6 broken ribs, broken shoulder blade, broken collarbone. I spent 4 days in the hospital and I have a metal plate holding my collarbone together. I was super lucky, but I wish I would have been more careful early on. The bike had 650 miles at the crash, I'm up to 7K now after riding A LOT of twisty roads and I feel like my instincts are finally getting where they need to be.

@mikeporro3311 2 жыл бұрын

Very smart. I took safety course in 2005 went out bought a used 250 ninja used with 130 mi on it that got dropped and returned with minor damage to the dealer. I Rode for 6 months then bought a Goldwing = to three ninjas in weight. Required a little adjustment . Lol!

@andrewslagle1974 2 жыл бұрын

@@Iffy50 you should have got a less radical bike .as we get older things change .i ride a reto cafe racer now or my harley no more race bikes for me im 54 now, time to slow down!hope you get well soon!

@jeffconnors4631 2 жыл бұрын

I love Scotty! Now I love him even more. An FJR! I just bought mine from a guy in Florida. I drove from TN to FL and got a good deal on a great MC. Neighbor said to me, "hey look he got a crotch rocket!" Wrong. Looks like one to the uninformed. It's a "sport tourer." I have had it for 4 months now and this is a fast bike. Be careful and take MSF course if you have not taken one. I respect this bike a lot. I mean that I baby it and understand that until I get to know it better, it will be ridden with little right wrist action.

@nickq204 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet bike, Scotty! The FJR is on my short list for my next bike. I found I like touring and I think that would fit the bill. Enjoy the bike and watch out for those cagers!

@concernedoldandwisepatriot2650 2 жыл бұрын

Good video with great tips!!! Ride on!

@amerlin388 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, love your channel. But please, never drag other keys against the paint when locking/unlocking.

@jonathansaidah5554 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty I've been driving my little scooter 50cc and it was free perfect for putting around town I have a car two of them in fact but I'd rather pay five bucks then almost 70 every fill up

@michaelarchangel1163 2 жыл бұрын

Good buy there Scotty, and no gearbox issues with the 5 speeder.

@WELLRESPECTEDAPE 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400. Just turned 122,000 with zero problems, just tires, 1 battery, brake pads, fluids. Motor never opened and same spark plugs even. Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned including cars and trucks 👍

@Robocline 2 жыл бұрын

That FJR is a great bike. I had one for 12 years until I decided to trade it for an Indian FTR1200 back in January. I like the Indian but there are lots of times I miss that FJR1300 I had.

@rogerw3818 2 жыл бұрын

The most dangerous thing any motorcyclist faces is the cell phone immersed car driver.

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

All kinds of idiots and incompetent drivers… I had numerous Q-tips pull right out in front of me too.

@themobseat 2 жыл бұрын

Which is 75% of all drivers.

@rogerw3818 2 жыл бұрын

@benz merc Lane splitting isn't legal in my neck of the woods, though it is legal California and Utah, with a few more States considering it.

@JM-pk2nv 2 жыл бұрын

@benz merc if you think a motorcycle coming up on your side requires you to put yourself in a ditch to 'avoid' them, you probably need to take another driving course.

@emmvee1678 2 жыл бұрын

Deer scare me

@madonion2370 2 жыл бұрын

lovin the motorcycle content

@crankybear1236 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!!! Still have my 2003 Honda 919!

@Chris-iq5pr 2 жыл бұрын

I once saw a guy make a real sharp turn on his motorcycle just to instantly get thrown into midair and roll into the grass. Scary sight.. stopped and helped the man he got right back up unharmed. Nothing but a few bruises

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

Sharp turn and motorcycle 😂👍 those two things do not go together. Sounds like a funewguy.

@edwatts9890 2 жыл бұрын

@@pdub_originalpdub8173: FNG.

@JC-cm9bn 2 жыл бұрын

When asked why I don't ride a Harley, "Because I'm a motorcyclist!, not a biker" 😃👍

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between a Harley and a super sport bike? The IQ of the rider 😁

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

@@pdub_originalpdub8173 harley bikes make great heat pumps not power👍🏿

@GPz84 2 жыл бұрын

@@pdub_originalpdub8173 What's the difference between a Harley and a Hoover vacuum? The location of the dirtbag.

@GPz84 2 жыл бұрын

@@pdub_originalpdub8173 What do Harleys and Collies have in common? Both like to ride in the back of a truck.

@anthonysilvestri4946 2 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between a Harley and a Hoover vacuum? The location of the dirt bag! 🤣

@TonyNapoli 2 жыл бұрын

$3500 is a fair price for a 05 FJR Couple three things I learned along the way of riding and some track time in the past 50 yrs of riding: 1. Cagers (auto drivers) don't see motorcycles 2. Motorcycles aren't the best excuse if one is looking to save money on gas; a Prius might get better mileage 3. Most motorcycle riders have never taken a rider safety course I've lost 5 very good friends to not-at-fault motorcycle accidents; none of them had ever taken a course....

@DrCarfull 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent motorcycle advice, Scotty

@kennysherrill6542 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool Scotty, I swore off motorcycles as a teenager, lost a few friends in a short time. 👍♥️🇺🇸

@billybarnes9208 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss .God bless you!

@edwatts9890 2 жыл бұрын

They might still be your friends if you continued to ride. :-)

@ericfastclip9959 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you got yourself a great motorcycle. I have a 2010 Yamaha FJR 1300A Gen2. Have fun on it and keep the rubber side down! I did not see the saddle bags on it. You did get those with your purchase I hope. Ride safe!

@highsnburgers4862 2 жыл бұрын

You know Scotty had to have gotten a deal on a Gen 1 because he ain't going to pay much! As you know, if you don't need to use the bags around town, etc., 25lbs of dead weight (empty) can instantly come off the bike. And it looks much sportier. So cool O'l Scotty gets to enjoy one of the greatest street bikes and that gem of I-4 engine.

@anthonysilvestri4946 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think Scotty is gonna pay extra for color matched side bags? 🤣 Cheapest millionaire I've ever seen in my life! LOL

@ericfastclip9959 2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonysilvestri4946 No Scotty should not pay extra for saddle bags. The Yamaha FJR 1300 comes with hard bags on the motorcycle STOCK. In the video they were not on the bike. Now he may have taken them off for the video.

@ericfastclip9959 2 жыл бұрын

@@highsnburgers4862 It was just a question. I did not see the hard stock bags on it in the video. He may have taken them off and in his garage? I always mount mine because I Sport Tour out of Atlanta,Ga up to the mountains. But yes the motorcycle doe's look more like a Sport Bike without the saddle bag on. Check out videos on my channel. Ride on! EFC

@waynesnyder7445 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, you have good taste in motorcycles. I have the exact same bike, 2005, Yamaha FJR. Love it and it has never missed a beat. It is so dependable it lulls you into complacency.

@distantshadow4531 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, also have an 05 fjr & love cruisin round 👍 Nice choice

@renano95 2 жыл бұрын

"Rev up your engines!" I almost died

@elnach3240 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty likes his irony as much as his Toyotas.

@davebrunson125 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't go for a Harley, being a mechanic liking to work on engines and you're always working on Harleys. My old Shovelhead I have to stop every 50 miles and tighten the bolts

@brianvogt8125 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty has never said that he likes working on engines. On the contrary, he repeatedly states that he chooses only the most reliable vehicles for himself so he won't need to work on them.

@davebrunson125 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianvogt8125 you're no fun

@JustMike2 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice - I've had 4 of those FJR's - best all around bullet proof bike.

@Tenkaichibudokai22 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase Scotty. Now you should make a new intro riding that bike!

@waynegreening8534 2 жыл бұрын

The best Yamaha they ever brought out I've had 4 of them so far and just about to buy another this will be the last fjr they build don't miss out kiddies

@rolandsingh 2 жыл бұрын

The amount (as well as accuracy) of knowledge that Scotty possesses, is ABSOLUTELY STAGGERING❣ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

@kencarpenter108 2 жыл бұрын

Going to get me another one of the FJRs. Nice bikes. Smooth and powerful. Nice color you have there.

@michaeljackson5914 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Scotty all the best from UK

@isaachunt5799 2 жыл бұрын

nobody can ever claim to be a proper petrol head unless they have had bikes. i've been riding and driving since 1980. no car can give you the thrill that a bike gives you.

@johnscott5662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for discussing motorcycles. Great tips. FJRs are terrific. Foreign brands are a little tall for my 28” inseam though.

@mrthomasburns1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic bike and great video thank you . 😊

@motowipeout5670 2 жыл бұрын

I consider Yamaha to be the “Toyota of motorcycles “. That being said, I think Toyota holds about 5% of Yamaha’s stocks.

@mikethibert9053 2 жыл бұрын

They have been connected at the hip since the 1967 GT2000. My first MR2 had a Yamaha cylinder head. I love the blue FJR Scotty, my 2006 FJR has 95k and almost broken in.

@uwll345 2 жыл бұрын

I used to know a mortician, nice guy. He once said you want to meet an early end buy yourself a motorcycle. Most of the ppl he worked on were ppl that were in motorcycle crashes. It don't matter if you're a safe rider you can't control those around you.

@paulwhite7978 2 жыл бұрын

You can learn to spot their habits and avoid them though

@barnettjames6783 2 жыл бұрын

You are the one in charge of the time and space around you, as well as positioning yourself to see and be seen. Been riding 52 years and I still race and do track days. Keeps me young and reflexes stay sharp.

@dalesworld1308 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda NC700 and get over 80 mpg with it. It's plenty of bike for the highway and easy to ride on local rides.

@MothershipVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike Scotty. If you're ever thinking of coming over to New Zealand get in touch as I have 2 bikes and could show you around especially the South Island which has virtually empty roads and fantastic scenery.

@79chevyboylopez64 2 жыл бұрын

We need you Scotty don't die on us

@troybowen3024 2 жыл бұрын

Give 2 👍👍 thumbs to Scotty Kilmer Channel for Being A Good Quality Mechanic Love Your Channel

@alariankalwozeth9415 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Scotty!!

@magnaman80 2 жыл бұрын

2015 BMW R1200R…did a two up trip with hard saddlebags. cruising central Texas, having fun, some freeway…. 50-60 MPG! Been a fun reliable bike, no major issues and in fact no minor issues. Rode Hondas for 20 years but the chains and lack of bells and whistles drove me to the B. Still, all my Hondas were plenty reliable and I do miss my V-4 in my Magna. Smoothest engine ever made.

@jerryjensen9500 2 жыл бұрын

I liked my 2014 FJR. A great bike until the dealer screwed up the engine doing the valve inspection service at 38,000 miles ($800++). Easy to get 50mpg at 70mph.

@TheSuperBoyProject 2 жыл бұрын

My car gets 55 mpg at 65mph.

@dongriffith2662 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSuperBoyProject cant filter lanes

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

what did they screw up?? i had to do my own valve adjustment on my bandit at 46k miles cos the stupid shop said it didnt need one!!

@jerryjensen9500 2 жыл бұрын

@@fidelcatsro6948 throttle body sinc, leaking coolant, 1 quart per 500 mile oil consumption. Ran perfect prior to the service.

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

@@jerryjensen9500 looks like they botched something...

@jameschan9634 2 жыл бұрын

I don't care how safe a rider you are, there are too many factors increasing your chances of going down. EVERYONE GOES DOWN. Just hope and Pray your injuries are minor. I woke up in ICU 12 days after I crashed. I crashed around 6 pm, the last thing I remembered was going to sleep the night before. I broke some bones, lost my spleen (8" scar from my sternum to below my bellybutton), and I've got double vision. And I was lucky.

@azaquihelify 2 жыл бұрын

9 years riding......i haven't eat it yet

@gregfielder 2 жыл бұрын

Been there. done that. Deer. Jumping out from a hedgerow as I was approaching work at 5 am. Happened twice in a year. Didn't break anything on me, but the bike was totaled after the second one. Found myself limping around the Honda dealer with Progressive's check in my pocket ten days later. My salesman said that he saw a lot of that. Had I been hurt as badly as you, probably not. Ten years solid of commuting to work on my Honda.

@jim-ce5kt 2 жыл бұрын

@@azaquihelify The clock IS TICKING!! Just a matter of time.

@zackfrank8149 2 жыл бұрын

@@captinbeyond we call those people organ donors

@rameylewis7730 2 жыл бұрын

@@jim-ce5kt In a car or on a motorcycle. Like Azaquihel I have been riding since 1970 without a crash. I know the day is coming. Of course I've been in several vehicle crashes during that time and survived. But Jim, one never knows as I know people who have retired from riding motorcycles and have never crashed. So positive thinking here is my motto. Driving sober like Scotty said is a big factor.

@yerbiggdady 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT vid , Scotty

@timdavis6088 2 жыл бұрын

Nice score on the FJ Scotty! Congrats! I still have my 2004 600RR. I put 15k miles on it in the first year w/ only 1 road trip. So there are a few of us who do put 15-20k on a bike in 1 year.

@LA_Commander 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, great video! I hope these high gas prices help to bring Americans back to riding motorcycles again like we used to see in the 1970s. I couple of points I'd like to bring up for people considering buying one. 1) make sure you get a motorcycle made in Japan. That is: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, or Kawasaki. DO NOT buy any other motorcycle! You want something reliable and that gets good fuel economy. 2) make sure you get a motorcycle with fuel injection. DO NOT get a carbureted one. Reason being is that today's gasoline with ethanol additive does not work well with carburetors. Get a fuel-injected motorcycle! 3) if you are looking for some great fuel economy, don't get an FJ1300 like Scotty did. Those are terrific bikes, but get something in the 500cc to 750cc range if you want great fuel economy. I personally have a Honda CB1100 and I get 60mpg on the highway, but that seems to be the exception to the rule. Most bikes that big don't get such good fuel economy. 4) if you haven't ridden in a while or are a new rider, take a motorcycle safety course! This is required in some states to get your motorcycle license, but even if it isn't required in your state, take the course anyway. You will be glad you did!

@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын

my bandit1200 only gets 40mpg😜

@christophermcmichael880 2 жыл бұрын

Another rule of thumb. No matter how much experience, or how many times you take a rider safety course. Don't dress for the ride. You dress for the ( Slide )... Especially with the drivers out on the roads today, too busy with their cell phones and over luxurious electronics in their high end vehicles instead of being a true old school driver. Opening their eyes, monitor mirrors and get the big picture. So many drivers today have tunnel vision. They'd rather pay more attention to their cell phones and GPS's.. One reason why I don't ride bikes anymore..

@driver4011 2 жыл бұрын

go karts n scooters.....gas and / or electric. mini cars.

@LA_Commander 2 жыл бұрын

@@driver4011 problem is they aren't freeway legal

@easyrider4x 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said in the video Scotty. I have had 60 different bikes over the last 52 years. One thing for sure, after having four of them, I will never spend another dime on a Noisy Davidson.

@1notgilty 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the shiny side UP Scotty!

@quinnadamarczuk2525 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty.... nice choice on your bike ..love it!. Had a Yamaha FJ 1200 1987.. MY DREAM BIKE .. AND I SO LOVED THAT THING!!! .. Ty Scotty... your awesome!

@lawrencefine5020 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll pass on a crotch rocket. I fell off of one once…once. And people in cars don’t see people riding their motorcycle and wham. But you do you Scotty.

@SunofYork 2 жыл бұрын

I dare to disagree. I passed my bike test in England in 1963, and I have ridden all over Europe including the Alps and in big cities in Germany and France and Switzerland. Many long weekends were North West Scotland which is heavenly for biking. I passed my test again in Tampa Florida in 2008 and rode in Florida and Central Washington State and now Milwaukee.. My point is that, say a Kawasaki 1000 SX is TWICE the power of a Harley and HALF the weight and HALF the price. It's aluminum and stainless and plastic and the handling and braking is built for 160mph...so braking and cornering normally is much safer than a Harley......

@pdub_originalpdub8173 2 жыл бұрын

Damn it Scotty; quit giving away buying tricks of the trade! 😆

@thewealthyweasel2988 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, been watching your channel for years, and never knew you were into bikes. Very cool! You got a lot of bang for the buck in the Yammy. Would love to see more bike content on your channel! Really enjoyed your Honda extended video, as well.

@djalixer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love these motorcycle videos.

@biblebasher9364 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shcotty! I have a question. My uncles 2004 Ford Ranger 2.3L automatic base model truck has a few issues shifting and a few issues idling. It shifts like its got too much transmission fluid in it, which it might, and it idles strange even after changing the idle air control valve. It idled better for a while, now its idling down too far. It was idling fast. But I think the rear ABS speed senser above the.....the thing.....the thing in the drivetrain.....I think it needs to be changed and it might shift better, stop slower, and even idle better if it messes up the....the uhhhh.....well im not a mechanic but I been trying to talk the uncle into this idea that might save him money. Since the sensor is cheap and covers a wide range of technical necesities that if screwed up, can cause problems other places. If it is getting improper reqadings from the speed sensor, it shifts down when it should shift up and it could be messing up the intake stuff that is pulling more than it should or not changing its socks or whatever . What do you think Shcotty

@steveharrison3007 2 жыл бұрын

Sell it and buy a Toyota.

@bobbates6595 2 жыл бұрын

T O Y O T A 🙂

@bryanbressem5026 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe leaking air in one of several hoses or even intake gasket and maybe something with tranny also has to do with a leak

@jerrycraig6522 2 жыл бұрын

Your sucking air somewhere, a small air leak WILL cause all the problems you spoke of as far as I know, I had to take my AWD explorer into the shop and the young guy heard the air leaking from behind the engine someplace, a new hose and off we go with no issues!!!

@xm1712 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty i used to ride motorcycle for 10 years but i would not drive anymore in traffic unless im in a group riding

@yime6631 2 жыл бұрын

XM, it's the only smart way to do it. You get it.

@alannguyen5050 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty would you consider making a miantnecr guide and tutorial on motorcycles? I would love that!

@l.a.raustadt518 2 жыл бұрын

I use my bike to commute p/t job , light errands ect. Because of circumstances do not ride on weekends. This and 55+ years starting off road the typical MX, Hare Scrambles, Hill Climb , Ice Racing ect is a great background to learning handling. My most dangerous riding , street is crazy these days! Stay safe!

@ballybunion9 2 жыл бұрын

Q: What do people who work in emergency rooms call motorcycles? A: Donor-cycles.

@barnettjames6783 2 жыл бұрын

True... but I have had a hell of a lot of ER doctors and nurses take an MSF Basic Rider course that I have taught over the last 20 years. Always "Don't tell my co-workers".