For sale: 1970 Suzuki TC-90 *MINT*. Kept indoors, old lady driven, never been off-road. What a gem! Selling because my job leaves no time to go ride :( Just need to get back what I paid for it. $800.
I stumbled into this video by sheer accident. I'm 63 and it simply bought tears to my eyes. Your Suzuki 90 bike was from my era and that is exactly the type of motorcycle and motorcycle riding my friends and I used to do. Every other Friday a small group of high school friends (in LA), would decide to either go fishing in Big Bear, or go motorcycle riding in red rock canyon in Mojave. A couple of us us had nice state of the art motorcycles like I had a year one Honda 125 Elsinore, and most everyone else had Yamaha DT 90s ~ 125s or Suzuki 100s and so on.. We had tons and tons and tons of fun and great adventures out in the desert, just the same as in your video, except it was all dry. We once found a ghost town in the middle of no where and no one really knew about. It was really creepy cause there were piles of old leather shoes everywhere. An other time we found our selves on a dry salt lake bed, and we all just went all out to see who could get to the other end, when about a mile ahead appear a mysterious line on the ground about 2 ~ 3 feet wide. We all stopped gathered about 1/2 mile away from the line and dared each other to see who could get there the fastest and cross it according to the CC of each bike. Off we went! As we got closer that line looked more like 10 yards wide, but no matter we roared on! It turned out to be like quick sand, the moment our front tires touched it we went flying over the handle bars at full speed! Others were too focused to notice everyone else was flying over the handle bars. Only the slow riders were able to stop on time... It was a SHIT SHOW... How we did not get badly hurt or managed to get our bikes out from nearly 3 feet of soft mud is amazing. Yup those are the memories your video brought back to me.. Thank You.
Let me start by saying... I've never ridden a bike. No motorcycles, dirtbikes, mopeds, nothing. Nothing two wheeled and human powered. I just wanted to let you guys know that your channel is so well produced, so well written, that someone like me, tangentially interested in motorcycles, is thoroughly captivated. Really enjoyed it guys. You've got me looking at craigslist ads now...
Honestly buy a bike, they're worth it, I've got a 50cc yamaha moped I bought for 20 bucks and am currently in the process of rebuilding and honestly just the excitement alone of stuffing it into my brothers chevy cobalt and bringing it home was worth the 20 bucks
I love the implication that Ryan changed the clutch pack, confirmed it was capable of moving forward and then went directly to his adventure without any further QC.
My uncle had two of those when I was 14. My brother and I drove them one summer from sun up to sun down. Great bikes. They topped out at 62 mph. Your video brought back those wonderful memories as I have lost my brother, but not the memories. Thanks!
When you sparked that engine up and it made its noise, it brought a tear to my eye, the sound of my youth riding 50cc-125cc 2 strokes back in the early 80s, the discovery of freedom, i left school the day i was 16yo, that same day i started riding on the road on a Honda c50 step through, fishing trips, camping, a flagon of cider on the back, in a group of mates all on the nifty fifties. Those were the days my friends. e2a: The quality of your videos is superb, i mean seriously, its fantastic, everything, the cinematography especially is outstanding, also the presentation, the edit, the audio, the story line, coupled with the subject of two wheeled motor adventures, its bloody perfect.
Only channel that turns a moto video into a film with jokes, poetry, and heart. these guys leverage their many talents well. And this should have more views.
"...I can feel the future in these waters, but it's already past - and still yet to come". Very deep. Churchill would be proud. If its original, I salute you - well done.
............I submit this to you.... There is something...almost glorious...about bikes with small engines. We can all dream of having that sport bike with 9 million horsepower, or even a huge adventure bike with almost as much...but how often are you actually safely going to use all of that horsepower...putting a ton of strain on the engine. Whenever I ride a bike that allows me to use ALL of its horsepower a LOT....it makes me smile. That little engine just cranking away...trying its hardest to hold together for my enjoyment. A lot of us come up with human-like qualities for our mechanical toys...and who doesn't like an underdog? That guy that isn't the fastest or strongest...but he plays with more heart and soul that the other guys, because he has to play so damn hard.
When I had to get back on my 125 while my bigger bike was in the shop, the lightness and chill of the ride made me smile. However, highways, daily 100 km in traffic... god damn that got old fast. Such a shame! I love my Yamaha which can shoot to 100 km/h in 6 seconds, and on a sunny day on a perfect road, I smile. But it's otherwise a "serious" bike. I don't know if it's the speed, weight, position, value, or what. But bigger bikes aren't as fun. However, I do feel safer, more stable, less impatient. I get in less sketchy situations trying to muscle my way into space against faster vehicles, and don't get freaked out about loss of traction, and never feel like the engine is bogging down. So I guess that's the trade-off. Sigh.
I have a 1300 and by buddy has a 250. Both are cruisers. Every time we ride together I wanna trade bikes. That 250 can turn on a dime, can stop in a pinch and fly after holding the throttle pinned for 45 seconds and it's a blast
I bought in 2014 a Honda 105cc, for $440 and I drive it daily for four years now, no repairs, only two new tyres. Never had so little power, but I love it. In the city I need 45 minutes with my car, this motorcycle needs between 7-10 minutes.
This is by far your best video ever. Here are some observations that I've made watching your video: 1 - The slow motion parts are excellent. I had time to enjoy and imagine all the feelings that you had when you did that 2 - The script is superbe. Really appreciate the tone, the delivery, the subtility of the comments. 3 - Riding that T-90 is what adventure is supposed to be. Adventure is when you go, no matter waht you are riding, the condition of the road or the unknow of the destination, basically, all the ingredients for a real adventure were in you video 4 - the part where you were swiming in the water was incredible. I could see myself enjoy the fresh water 5 - I cannot stop dreaming about adventure now. For me, this video was perfect. Congrats and keep up the good work. For me, you are the best in the class of Motorcycle videos!!!
You're right! No matter what you're riding. It's a good thing dual sport tires come in Indian Scout sizes. :-) Swap out the shocks and slap some Heidenan K60 Scouts on it and instant adventure bike. I like the sound of Scouts on a Scout.
@@christopherhelmer5740 he called it the Volcanic Springs Trail, I’m not sure if that’s the Parks Service official name. It is located just north of Chilliwack, BC, Canada. Take Hwy 1, (Trans Canada Hwy), east, from Vancouver. Trail start is about 100km, (60 miles), east of downtown Vancouver.
After you made this video, I found a matching set of 72 Yamaha LT-2 100cc for $250 bikes that REALLY needed work, but a couple of months later, my wife and I have been riding our bikes ALL OVER AZ. It's such a blast! Thanks for the motivation!
Just amazing how cinematic this "movie" was! Not only did you prove you can do a 400km trip on a $400 Bike, but you also did prove how creativity can give us a feel of past and future. Amazing content!
Purely genius how you guys can take something so mundane and make it interesting to watch. The best motorcycle channel on TH-cam for sure! The production is flawless, and Ryan's delivery is spot on.
What a fabulous little bike - sounded awesome! Love the high quality production on this one Ryan, hats off to you and the crew for publishing such a good looking video....all the best - TMF
This video embodies the essential spirit of motorcycling. Challenges and uncertainty with a can do determination is a recipe that create unforgettable adventures.
What a journey. It amazes me how short the video is compared to how long it feels. Just goes to show how well the audiences attention and imagination is captured. I have never fixed a working motorcycle, let alone a broken one. Yet watching this makes me dream of digging up my dads old Suzuki and giving it the love it hasn't seen in what must be more than 30 years. Even if I fail I probably would have fun.
I get the impression that this guy really loves riding, and this video seems to show why. Just awesome. I salute all of you who produced this masterpiece.
Suzuki 90 was the first motorcycle I ever rode. Must have been late 60's or early 70's. A friend bought one and let me ride it. He had to teach me how to use the clutch and how to shift (well, I guess how to ride). It was orange and chrome and the sound and smell of a two stroke was instantly cemented into my senses forever. 50+ years later and I'm still riding. Thank you Suzuki!
Who ever produces this stuff is an artist.. easily the best bike content on YT. Most TV production isn’t as good as this. Light weight affordable bikes from our youth that didn’t cost the same as a car and you fixed without an electronics degree, brings a tear to your eye doesn’t it .......
Big hug to everyone over at FortNine, your content quality is out of this world recently, cinematography, narration, creativity, script, content.. everything is on point, props to you guys for making such high quality videos
Old bikes have so much character and style in them, and they give a sense of achievement when you get them running. It's also more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slowly. Would love to find a cheap antique bike when i get my license in a couple years
Great story! Thank you. It reminded me of how much I loved my childhood experiences on small motorcycles. First a 50cc in 1967 then a 100cc two years later. Everything after that, i.e. larger bikes, were never as fun as riding forested trails on those small displacement machines. I will be retiring soon and have been thinking about getting a small displacement bike for trail riding. 100cc's may be a little too small, but I'll keep it under 200! :-)
Hello from Australia, GO FOR IT, I am 79 years old and I have a 1982 Suzuki TS 185 and I love riding it in the bush. You've got to live the dream, you are a long time dead.
I feel like you guys have the most underrated channel on TH-cam. The production, presentation and focus are all thoroughly captivating. Excellent work guys!
Seriously, the opening scene of the video is cinematic and beautiful. Go this route a little more in you videos and you'll have a rich mans belt and a cupboard full o' onions I tell ya.
My first "motorcycle" was a 1971 TC90. I learned how to ride it when I was 7-8 years old and rode it everywhere. It did almost anything I asked it to until I outgrew it. Really brings back memories see this video.
Yea but what the fuck does that even mean? XD I definitely appreciate some parts of these videos but meaningless statements like that just make me roll my eyes.
Deep, philosophical, funny, fun, amazing scenery and production. You guys knocked this one out of the park. Bravisimo! Damn, Ryan, you dwarf that 90. Reminds me a little of my godfather who was a Shriner riding his mini bike. And every time you stuck a leg out my poor crippled knees cringed up like you wouldn't believe. They ache just watching you ride.
In the beginning I didn't appreciate this bike, by the end I was rooting for it to get up that hill. Amazing video and host, thank you for everything you do!
And you should give yourself a $400 bonus for an EXCELLENT job! I'm 71 years still riding and tinkering with motorcycles. I appreciate your old Soul and old school approach to it all. That is a gift!!
I set off one day in 1973 to ride 300 miles on a suzuki 50 Maverick. There was a strong head wind and I couldn't do more than 20 mph. I turned round after an hour and absolutely flew back to town. What my life could have been if only that wind was blowing the other way..... sigh.
Stuck in the dirt 300 miles way from home. Without smartphone and omnipresent emergency network. Let's be honest with ourselves, the past wasn't that much bigger, we just knew and were prepared for less. Now you could go for 600 miles...
A french woman drove with a Kawasaki 125 cc, two stroke, around the world, in the early seventies. Her name: Anne France Dautheville. (Journalist) Before, she drove with a BMW side car through Canada, and with a Moto Guzzi in Afghanistan. She had no big problems with this small motorbike. The Kawasaki company in Japan cannot believe it, checked the whole bike, but it was ok. (During her world tour.) -
@@sunnymas2656 Yes, if you take proper care of them they'll last forever. I have yet to see one of these old machines die or having died due to anything other than owner error or wrong care. I've been riding my 175 a lot lately and wrecked three times, not a single thing broke on the bike. It's a 1976 and still running on the original piston, spark plug, fuses, etc. and it has 8447 KMs at the time of writing. I found out lots of maintenance wasn't done properly on there too, and I'm in the process of fixing that while building a second 175 out of the scrap it was when I picked it up, thankfully, the engine seems to be in perfect condition, and it has 8896 KMs.
@@EnigmaGameMaster bro wtf, that's not a lot that thing is barely broken in! I've paid £550 for a Chinese designed Romanian built scooter and put over 30k km on the clock barely changed anything. Best motor I've ever got my hands on, I seem to manage to blow up everything else!
I'm laid up due to a lowside so I've been watching all your videos. You folks are on another level as far as quality, production, editing, etc....keep up the excellent work.
I am not a motorcycle enthusiast. But I love watching your videos just because you are funny and the production is just out of the world. Great job man.
The TC-90 was my very first motorcycle, rode it hard and it was bullet proof. Seeing this brings back fond memories of when my toys were much cheaper. Thanks
Dude. I love your philosophy on motorcycles. I love the format and the narration truly entertaining and educational at the same time I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you
Another great video from Mr 49 himself. I love old two strokes, which reminds me I must get my old RD200A back on the road. Thank you very much for making these videos!!!
I usually never comment on videos but the production on this one was spectacular, and i love the presentation as well. for some reason I love tiny bikes they try hard and always deliver :D
I learned to ride in 1972 on a 1972 Kawasaki G5 100 that was not unlike your TC-90. Not offering 70s-style enduros is a big oversight on the parts of manufacturers today. Sure, bikes today are a lot more technically sophisticated but we were happy with what we had then. They were simple, not too heavy, had seat heights accessible to mere mortals, and were loads of fun. What more does anyone really need?
I agree completely. My first real job in the '70s was in a Yamaha/Husky/Maico/Bultaco dealership. We couldn't hardly put the bikes together fast enough to keep the showroom stocked. The majority of the bikes were 80 to 250cc dualsports (we called them "Enduros"). Everybody loved and had too much fun on them. Lately, we've been tricked into thinking that anything less then approximately 650cc is a toy, and that it's not socially acceptable to been seen riding one, which is a shame. No wonder here in the States there's very little new blood coming in at the bottom to replace the old fogeys aging out at the top.
DenkertM - True! I've looked at those and they are nice but they're all clustered around 200/250cc. In the 70s, we had a full range of enduros from the Honda SL-70 to the Yamaha DT-400. Oh well, you can't go home again! :-)
Thomas Howlett - I know what you're talking about! My friends and I went on a week long motorcycle tour in 1975, when we graduated from high school. Over the course of that week, we rode ~800 miles in the mountains and our bikes were a 1975 GT-380, a 1975 RD-350 (mine), and a 1973 GT-185 (this rider was 6'4"). The next year we did the same trip and I rode a 1972 XL-250. A friend of mine rode his Kawasaki G4-TR 100 from Columbia SC to Hilton Head, on the interstate, and another friend rode a H-D Sprint 250 from Columbia SC to somewhere in TX. He actually rode with the Hells Angels on that trip and he 6'6" tall. I'm amazed that anyone comes into riding anymore. My 1978 KZ-1000 LTD had 86 HP and we thought that was for really experienced riders only. Nowadays, it seems near-beginners are put on that much HP. We had beginners who crashed hard on bikes like a Honda SL-100.
50 years ago I rode through the trails (and off them) in the mountains and canyons of Colorado on two stroke yamaha 100cc and 250cc Enduros. I still ride.... just no longer in the mountains and trails on street/dirt machines. But watching this brings back muscle memory of rides past and a deep longing to return to my roots. I use to ride every day and would ride through all weather with almost no regard to difficulty and life or limb. I cannot put words to the joy this video brings me. I may not be there but in spirit... so thanks Ryan for letting me ride alongside you even though I am a thousand miles and years away
Nostalgia time. A couple of school friends had TS 90's and they were cool for the time. I had an MT 125 with a CR125 top end on it. No-one laughed at my bike. Ever. The 70's were motorcycling's best.
Hey everyone at FortNine!!! As always a wonderful adventure and magnifecent video. I agree with other fans about the joy of seeing new videos coming out more often. It seems like a great idea to do a video on some trail repairs along with that quick witted humor you have and the direct-no B.S. attitude you have. Wouldnt mind a day at the office- behind the scenes tour and get to meet the whole team in a video. You guys are a trip!! And as far as a bike review, if you have the bike in your market, the SWM dualsport adventure 600-650? Seems like a fun bike. Italian made in an old BMW factory with Husqvarna engine and Chinese funding...what could go wrong, ehh? What can go right? A big shout out to the FortNine team and you Ryan on my behalf from Costa Rica!!! All the best
I've watched about 80-90 percent of your videos in the last couple weeks. This video has to be my favorite. Showing that cheap small bikes can be just as fun and are very capable on the trail. I'd love to see another video like this!
@@dari6795 lol, great logic but NO every machine/toy that I own or have owned throughout my life has the front wheel spinning for stabilization UNLESSSSS the bearings are shot then it would no longer spin as freely...
Please make more of this "Spiritual" videos. Thanks to the cameraman and cutter, brilliant quality (and of course we don't forget the driver, great series)
I have said it before - you and your team are geniuses - bringing the most intelligent, fresh, creative, and simply beautiful content on TH-cam without any pretentiousness. You have set the bar so high, that the only ones you can top you are...
Ryan and Aneesh are a fantastic team! I lucked onto your FortNine TH-cam channel a few days ago: what a nice break from exploding tanks and unspeakably barbaric crimes! You, Ryan, are quintessentially Canadian: unpretentious, sensible, smart, and funny as hell! Aneesh: your camera work, perfectly apt music track, and uniting / consolidating of bits and scenes is amazing. I happily live overseas (southeastern Europe, right now), but the sights and sounds in your top-notch videos make me ache for home. 🍁 You're both a wonderful taste of home. Thank you, guys! 🙏
This video is too good. Your video making skills are through the roof. You could make a full movie and it would be extremely good and everyone would love it. This is like my 4th time watching this video and it’s still interesting somehow. Great work
Wow, that brings back some memories. Many years ago I too had a TC90, and I had huge fun on it. At the time I also had a KDX175 and an RD350, and spent most of my time riding the TC :) Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Also, fantastic production values - well done!
Ninotis hahahah My brother made the number 2 most downloaded map of all time about 4 years ago and it got banned for no reason. It was called pie party and it had 50000+ downloads 😂😂😂
Ryan's videos are always "The Hero's Journey" . Our hero (Ryan) finds himself in an adversity Ryan finds a challenge and starts as an underdog Overcomes adversity against all odds Triumphant in the end. The crowd cheers!
For sale: 1970 Suzuki TC-90 *MINT*. Kept indoors, old lady driven, never been off-road. What a gem! Selling because my job leaves no time to go ride :( Just need to get back what I paid for it. $800.
FortNine classic for sale ad! 😂😂😂
Really enjoyed this video! Superb quality and script 👍🏼
FortNine LMAO 😂 👍!
Hey Ryan when is the next Montreal meet up?! The season is slipping!
No question you’d sell it for that. If I lived closer I’d buy it!
Incredible video, just when I think the channel can’t get better, you raise the bar.
FortNine I’ll do 1,200$ 😂
Solid boomer ad
I stumbled into this video by sheer accident. I'm 63 and it simply bought tears to my eyes. Your Suzuki 90 bike was from my era and that is exactly the type of motorcycle and motorcycle riding my friends and I used to do. Every other Friday a small group of high school friends (in LA), would decide to either go fishing in Big Bear, or go motorcycle riding in red rock canyon in Mojave. A couple of us us had nice state of the art motorcycles like I had a year one Honda 125 Elsinore, and most everyone else had Yamaha DT 90s ~ 125s or Suzuki 100s and so on..
We had tons and tons and tons of fun and great adventures out in the desert, just the same as in your video, except it was all dry. We once found a ghost town in the middle of no where and no one really knew about. It was really creepy cause there were piles of old leather shoes everywhere. An other time we found our selves on a dry salt lake bed, and we all just went all out to see who could get to the other end, when about a mile ahead appear a mysterious line on the ground about 2 ~ 3 feet wide. We all stopped gathered about 1/2 mile away from the line and dared each other to see who could get there the fastest and cross it according to the CC of each bike. Off we went! As we got closer that line looked more like 10 yards wide, but no matter we roared on! It turned out to be like quick sand, the moment our front tires touched it we went flying over the handle bars at full speed! Others were too focused to notice everyone else was flying over the handle bars. Only the slow riders were able to stop on time... It was a SHIT SHOW... How we did not get badly hurt or managed to get our bikes out from nearly 3 feet of soft mud is amazing. Yup those are the memories your video brought back to me.. Thank You.
That sounds sick, where i am there are corn fields 200km around but its cool to rip around the dirt back roads with my 125
Great story 👍
Amazing story. Wish i had friends or a bike or lived in a better part of the world.
@@agnel47 same.
@@agnel47 same
Lmao "it made 11 horses 48 years ago, and horses dont live that long" im rolling
I don't get it
@@Ryukushinn then just move along...
@@kevmc209 can't you explain it?
Ever tried teaching a fish how to sit? Or a bird to swim?
@@kevmc209 eugh, nevermind me asking then.
Let me start by saying... I've never ridden a bike. No motorcycles, dirtbikes, mopeds, nothing. Nothing two wheeled and human powered. I just wanted to let you guys know that your channel is so well produced, so well written, that someone like me, tangentially interested in motorcycles, is thoroughly captivated. Really enjoyed it guys. You've got me looking at craigslist ads now...
Get a bike soon!!
You got a bike?
Did you buy one?
Did you get a bike?
Honestly buy a bike, they're worth it, I've got a 50cc yamaha moped I bought for 20 bucks and am currently in the process of rebuilding and honestly just the excitement alone of stuffing it into my brothers chevy cobalt and bringing it home was worth the 20 bucks
I can not believe the brilliance of this video production. Hats off, Aneesh
Truly amazed that its just one guy behind the scenes...Mad talent boyyyeee
He's pretty much like you
not at all. That would be an offense to him.
Thanks @schaaf. I dig your on-board videos a lot and somewhat jealous of the amazing riding roads you've got over in Europe
Wow pov hero is here
I love the implication that Ryan changed the clutch pack, confirmed it was capable of moving forward and then went directly to his adventure without any further QC.
"It made eleven horses forty-eight years ago... and horses don't live that long." F ing hilarious.
cracked me up
True 😂
Good one, have to remember to use it.
Funny shit!
I owned one for 10 years, sold it six years ago.
For me it was just a mini bike, but 40 plus years old, amazing bike!
My uncle had two of those when I was 14. My brother and I drove them one summer from sun up to sun down. Great bikes. They topped out at 62 mph. Your video brought back those wonderful memories as I have lost my brother, but not the memories. Thanks!
Stan Themanx just get one of thouse take em out for a weekend ride and enjoy the beauty of life and nature
mega oof
sorry for your loss Stan.
hey man this is awesome, i just wanna day i’m sorry for your loss but that’s a way to keep your head up
Stan Themanx yahama rx bike
"goin over 100!" *speedometer doesn't move*
You can feel the speed on a bike, no need for meters if you have experience, and this guy surely does.
@@xxxax31xxx you know it was a joke right
@Jamie Davison true
@Jamie Davison makes sence
@Rays Through Trees, Summer Breeze i think he means km/h
Who else is happy with the new videos rolling out more frequent?
Yes! Also, quality is better and better.
Artem Kurginian production quality so good i could binge watch it all day
I think part of it is the nicer weather, but I hope they find good winter content as well!
do more stuff with older, cheap bikes! I loved it. Cheers from Brazil
brasil,dominando o mundo heheheh
agree. do more small old bikes. very nicely done, thanks
I agree.
When you sparked that engine up and it made its noise, it brought a tear to my eye, the sound of my youth riding 50cc-125cc 2 strokes back in the early 80s, the discovery of freedom, i left school the day i was 16yo, that same day i started riding on the road on a Honda c50 step through, fishing trips, camping, a flagon of cider on the back, in a group of mates all on the nifty fifties. Those were the days my friends.
e2a: The quality of your videos is superb, i mean seriously, its fantastic, everything, the cinematography especially is outstanding, also the presentation, the edit, the audio, the story line, coupled with the subject of two wheeled motor adventures, its bloody perfect.
Good story my guy
"Our TC90 has no first gear.... I do believe that Suzuki initially offered one"
Lol
Dean ... up grade option...
Sounds like my truck...
@@methamphetasaur sounds like my truck
May have been 4 speed.
@@redtobertshateshandles He did say 4 high 4 low
1$ bike - 1km adventure
Salt n Pepa sang, "Push it, push it gooood" :)
CIA bro
Lol walking 1km
Not bad man🧐
50pence, single wheel 500m
Only channel that turns a moto video into a film with jokes, poetry, and heart. these guys leverage their many talents well. And this should have more views.
"11 horses 48 years ago but horses don't live that long..." 😂 love it, and yet another quality production
This guy deserves an award, just for the amount of effort he puts into his videos.
"...I can feel the future in these waters, but it's already past - and still yet to come". Very deep. Churchill would be proud. If its original, I salute you - well done.
............I submit this to you....
There is something...almost glorious...about bikes with small engines. We can all dream of having that sport bike with 9 million horsepower, or even a huge adventure bike with almost as much...but how often are you actually safely going to use all of that horsepower...putting a ton of strain on the engine.
Whenever I ride a bike that allows me to use ALL of its horsepower a LOT....it makes me smile. That little engine just cranking away...trying its hardest to hold together for my enjoyment.
A lot of us come up with human-like qualities for our mechanical toys...and who doesn't like an underdog? That guy that isn't the fastest or strongest...but he plays with more heart and soul that the other guys, because he has to play so damn hard.
When I had to get back on my 125 while my bigger bike was in the shop, the lightness and chill of the ride made me smile. However, highways, daily 100 km in traffic... god damn that got old fast. Such a shame! I love my Yamaha which can shoot to 100 km/h in 6 seconds, and on a sunny day on a perfect road, I smile. But it's otherwise a "serious" bike. I don't know if it's the speed, weight, position, value, or what. But bigger bikes aren't as fun. However, I do feel safer, more stable, less impatient. I get in less sketchy situations trying to muscle my way into space against faster vehicles, and don't get freaked out about loss of traction, and never feel like the engine is bogging down. So I guess that's the trade-off. Sigh.
I have a 1300 and by buddy has a 250. Both are cruisers. Every time we ride together I wanna trade bikes. That 250 can turn on a dime, can stop in a pinch and fly after holding the throttle pinned for 45 seconds and it's a blast
I bought in 2014 a Honda 105cc, for $440 and I drive it daily for four years now, no repairs, only two new tyres. Never had so little power, but I love it. In the city I need 45 minutes with my car, this motorcycle needs between 7-10 minutes.
@@schopenhauer1962 That's awesome man...that bike has been a great friend to you
@@mikemhz true that, the 125 is a great urban commuter. 300 & up is where the long distance lies though with all the highways.
This is by far your best video ever. Here are some observations that I've made watching your video:
1 - The slow motion parts are excellent. I had time to enjoy and imagine all the feelings that you had when you did that
2 - The script is superbe. Really appreciate the tone, the delivery, the subtility of the comments.
3 - Riding that T-90 is what adventure is supposed to be. Adventure is when you go, no matter waht you are riding, the condition of the road or the unknow of the destination, basically, all the ingredients for a real adventure were in you video
4 - the part where you were swiming in the water was incredible. I could see myself enjoy the fresh water
5 - I cannot stop dreaming about adventure now. For me, this video was perfect.
Congrats and keep up the good work. For me, you are the best in the class of Motorcycle videos!!!
ikr the part of him swimming made me so jealous
You're right! No matter what you're riding. It's a good thing dual sport tires come in Indian Scout sizes. :-) Swap out the shocks and slap some Heidenan K60 Scouts on it and instant adventure bike. I like the sound of Scouts on a Scout.
Does anyone know what trail this is?
@@christopherhelmer5740 he called it the Volcanic Springs Trail, I’m not sure if that’s the Parks Service official name. It is located just north of Chilliwack, BC, Canada. Take Hwy 1, (Trans Canada Hwy), east, from Vancouver. Trail start is about 100km, (60 miles), east of downtown Vancouver.
3:31 "It made 11 horses 48 Years ago and horses don't live that long."
Best quote ever I swear.
After you made this video, I found a matching set of 72 Yamaha LT-2 100cc for $250 bikes that REALLY needed work, but a couple of months later, my wife and I have been riding our bikes ALL OVER AZ. It's such a blast! Thanks for the motivation!
Just amazing how cinematic this "movie" was! Not only did you prove you can do a 400km trip on a $400 Bike, but you also did prove how creativity can give us a feel of past and future. Amazing content!
Purely genius how you guys can take something so mundane and make it interesting to watch. The best motorcycle channel on TH-cam for sure! The production is flawless, and Ryan's delivery is spot on.
F9, the Top Gear show equivalent for motorcycles, love it!
That is high praise. But worthy 👍🏻
Thought the same
Exactly what i thought.
Yes, good clarification.
My thoughts exactly!
What a fabulous little bike - sounded awesome! Love the high quality production on this one Ryan, hats off to you and the crew for publishing such a good looking video....all the best - TMF
This video embodies the essential spirit of motorcycling. Challenges and uncertainty with a can do determination is a recipe that create unforgettable adventures.
thats mighty fast for 0mph
There was a slight issue with the speedometer... ~RF9
i could tell :) love your videos
Lol my bike is the same. Jk it doesn't have a speedometer
you should make a lil paper one
Yeah it looks like my truck speedometer
god dammit, how have you made me want a 50 year old Japanese trail bike?
because they're fun to ride and who doesn't want an old school style motorcycle, hell i'm restoring a 1975 suzuki ts 185
Ditto. Just what I'd need. ANOTHER bike. And it's probably temperamental as hell. Still, I search . . . .
@@ElementofKindness N+1 is real
I'm looking for turbo CXs and already have 2 old bikes, one of which is in pieces right now. I need help.
Replace the crank seals.
dont blaspheme
What a journey. It amazes me how short the video is compared to how long it feels. Just goes to show how well the audiences attention and imagination is captured.
I have never fixed a working motorcycle, let alone a broken one. Yet watching this makes me dream of digging up my dads old Suzuki and giving it the love it hasn't seen in what must be more than 30 years. Even if I fail I probably would have fun.
"tearing at over 100..." with a broken speedometer reading 0: CLASSIC :)
What a nice episode! Thank you for offering such good quality. Loved the adventure!
I get the impression that this guy really loves riding, and this video seems to show why. Just awesome. I salute all of you who produced this masterpiece.
Aye man what a classic out of the ordinary vlog... respect!
Hey I know you!
This is a piece of art.
Gone are the days of the monotone voice at Motorweek: th-cam.com/video/2z77WV_zpZ4/w-d-xo.html
Suzuki 90 was the first motorcycle I ever rode. Must have been late 60's or early 70's. A friend bought one and let me ride it. He had to teach me how to use the clutch and how to shift (well, I guess how to ride). It was orange and chrome and the sound and smell of a two stroke was instantly cemented into my senses forever. 50+ years later and I'm still riding. Thank you Suzuki!
Is this a moto vlog or an epic motorcycle odyssey? I don't know, but I sure enjoy it.
Adam McCurdy Top Gear of bikes in it's infancy!!!
Who ever produces this stuff is an artist.. easily the best bike content on YT. Most TV production isn’t as good as this. Light weight affordable bikes from our youth that didn’t cost the same as a car and you fixed without an electronics degree, brings a tear to your eye doesn’t it .......
It's only 11 mins video. It feels like i have been watching 1 hr awesome documenatry video.
Big hug to everyone over at FortNine, your content quality is out of this world recently, cinematography, narration, creativity, script, content.. everything is on point, props to you guys for making such high quality videos
Fortnine, you're too good for you tube.
sadly true
Netflix or Amazon needs to pick them up.
So true but don't tell them or Ryan Fortnine might disappear into premium view space. Love the work.
he can became a real TV or Movie Actor; no problem; he would be really good actor 🤗
Shhhhh....shut up man!
Old bikes have so much character and style in them, and they give a sense of achievement when you get them running. It's also more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slowly. Would love to find a cheap antique bike when i get my license in a couple years
It would be nice, but you shouldnt use those antique bikes for daily use
I couldn't understand the gearbox on this one, so you go neutral and downshift in to the lower ratio? What?
No such thing as a ‘cheap’ antique bike, they bring big money these days !
@@bobbydsj 4 gears up two ranges.
You don't need a license to buy a used motorcycle
Plus it will take a bit of time to make it run it.
So use your free time now
this is literally some of the best editing ive ever seen. salute.
This is figuratively some of the best editing I've ever seen. It's also some of the best editing I've ever seen.
great production quality, coloring, visual humor. I'm a bicyclist but this made me want to get a two stroke
Who wouldn’t love a good old 2-stroke
No, or else you'll get a stroke.
Great story! Thank you. It reminded me of how much I loved my childhood experiences on small motorcycles. First a 50cc in 1967 then a 100cc two years later. Everything after that, i.e. larger bikes, were never as fun as riding forested trails on those small displacement machines. I will be retiring soon and have been thinking about getting a small displacement bike for trail riding. 100cc's may be a little too small, but I'll keep it under 200! :-)
Look at the TW200 aka TDUB. I started on a TC 90 and the TDUB has that old school feel.
Hello from Australia, GO FOR IT, I am 79 years old and I have a 1982 Suzuki TS 185 and I love riding it in the bush. You've got to live the dream, you are a long time dead.
This as a 1.5 hour Top Gear season finale would be my everything.
Love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning!
Same brother!!
I love the smell of gunpowder in the afternoon!
Love the smell of butterfly hatching in the evening!
Love the smell of fresh coffee
Smells like victory.
Charlie don’t surf.
I feel like you guys have the most underrated channel on TH-cam. The production, presentation and focus are all thoroughly captivating. Excellent work guys!
I partly watch your videos just for the amazing cinematics
Seriously, the opening scene of the video is cinematic and beautiful. Go this route a little more in you videos and you'll have a rich mans belt and a cupboard full o' onions I tell ya.
My first "motorcycle" was a 1971 TC90. I learned how to ride it when I was 7-8 years old and rode it everywhere. It did almost anything I asked it to until I outgrew it. Really brings back memories see this video.
Watching this channel mature and grow is currently one of my life's greatest pleasures. Thanks for another 11 minutes of perfect escapism
Now this is what motorcycling is about it's the Adventure and less on price. Completely and totally fucking beast awesome video! !
"I can feel the future in these waters. But it's already past. And yet still yet to come" - very profound
You butchered that.
Yea but what the fuck does that even mean? XD I definitely appreciate some parts of these videos but meaningless statements like that just make me roll my eyes.
@@EllaBananas it isn't meaningless, you just missed the point
@@zacharyclownphobic2316 I'm terrible with poetry/literature, what does it mean?
@@zach5994 it can mean anything you want
Deep, philosophical, funny, fun, amazing scenery and production. You guys knocked this one out of the park. Bravisimo!
Damn, Ryan, you dwarf that 90. Reminds me a little of my godfather who was a Shriner riding his mini bike. And every time you stuck a leg out my poor crippled knees cringed up like you wouldn't believe. They ache just watching you ride.
In the beginning I didn't appreciate this bike, by the end I was rooting for it to get up that hill. Amazing video and host, thank you for everything you do!
And you should give yourself a
$400 bonus for an EXCELLENT job!
I'm 71 years still riding and tinkering with motorcycles. I appreciate your old
Soul and old school approach to it all.
That is a gift!!
I set off one day in 1973 to ride 300 miles on a suzuki 50 Maverick. There was a strong head wind and I couldn't do more than 20 mph. I turned round after an hour and absolutely flew back to town. What my life could have been if only that wind was blowing the other way..... sigh.
Stuck in the dirt 300 miles way from home.
Without smartphone and omnipresent emergency network.
Let's be honest with ourselves, the past wasn't that much bigger, we just knew and were prepared for less.
Now you could go for 600 miles...
Have you tried aerodynamic fairings?
Like from here:
www.airtech-streamlining.com
A french woman drove with a Kawasaki 125 cc, two stroke, around the world, in the early seventies.
Her name: Anne France Dautheville. (Journalist)
Before, she drove with a BMW side car through Canada, and with a Moto Guzzi in Afghanistan.
She had no big problems with this small motorbike.
The Kawasaki company in Japan cannot believe it, checked the whole bike, but it was ok.
(During her world tour.)
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I can't speak for the 125, but from personal experience, the Kawasaki KE 175s are extremely durable.
@@EnigmaGameMaster I think, that all Kawasaki dirt track motorcycles, are the best japanese.
The most others are made too cheap.
@@sunnymas2656 Yes, if you take proper care of them they'll last forever. I have yet to see one of these old machines die or having died due to anything other than owner error or wrong care. I've been riding my 175 a lot lately and wrecked three times, not a single thing broke on the bike. It's a 1976 and still running on the original piston, spark plug, fuses, etc. and it has 8447 KMs at the time of writing.
I found out lots of maintenance wasn't done properly on there too, and I'm in the process of fixing that while building a second 175 out of the scrap it was when I picked it up, thankfully, the engine seems to be in perfect condition, and it has 8896 KMs.
Ever Cycles South? Those dudes whipped the hell out of those bikes water skiing and all that
@@EnigmaGameMaster bro wtf, that's not a lot that thing is barely broken in! I've paid £550 for a Chinese designed Romanian built scooter and put over 30k km on the clock barely changed anything. Best motor I've ever got my hands on, I seem to manage to blow up everything else!
Me: starts video
Hmm, I'm pretty sure I've already seen this one. 🤔
Meh, it's F9, I'll watch it again.
The same here!!
Haha I done this with this one and the yz50 restoration in a can 😂😂
Just watched it for the 3rd... or...7th time (not sure).
Same! And still laughing about "horses don't live that long..." 😂
It's easy to tell the ones you've seen before; the thumb-up is blue.
Why is the maple syrup budget so low?
Because its cheap AF up here
because oatmeal
I'm laid up due to a lowside so I've been watching all your videos. You folks are on another level as far as quality, production, editing, etc....keep up the excellent work.
Get well soon
My very first bike was a 72 Suzuki TC90. Loved that bike. 50 years later, I'm still riding. Different bikes now, but I remember that one well.
“It feels super lean EH?”
The accent is real in this adventure
Omg I feel like smoking some BC bud now eh?
4:17
@@jaybeaucage8152 yabbadabba doos
Buds just goin fer a rip, eh!
I am not a motorcycle enthusiast. But I love watching your videos just because you are funny and the production is just out of the world. Great job man.
The TC-90 was my very first motorcycle, rode it hard and it was bullet proof. Seeing this brings back fond memories of when my toys were much cheaper. Thanks
Dude. I love your philosophy on motorcycles. I love the format and the narration truly entertaining and educational at the same time I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you
Your videos always feels so philosophical and life changing in a way I don't understand but still love.
Another great video from Mr 49 himself. I love old two strokes, which reminds me I must get my old RD200A back on the road. Thank you very much for making these videos!!!
This is the Junkyard Digs / Roadkill of motorcyles!
I usually never comment on videos but the production on this one was spectacular, and i love the presentation as well.
for some reason I love tiny bikes they try hard and always deliver :D
You're an artist. Loved this video, so inspiring can't wait to finish my Jawa 590/4 250cc 2 stroke now
7:58 "our TC-90 has no first gear *squeaks* NOT entirely sure why"
my ears lol
Yeah Ryan's voice cracks every now and then, love that they don't edit it out
NOT @me replaying this over and over again…
My sides!
This is a piece of art! An awesome piece of art!!!
Every one of your bike vids ends with a singular thought. I want one, maybe more. Wonderful cinematography, humor, writing, and knowledge good sir.
My goodness! FortNine makes the most amazing videos I've ever seen! I don't even have a bike and I can't stop watching! I love this channel!
I learned to ride in 1972 on a 1972 Kawasaki G5 100 that was not unlike your TC-90. Not offering 70s-style enduros is a big oversight on the parts of manufacturers today.
Sure, bikes today are a lot more technically sophisticated but we were happy with what we had then. They were simple, not too heavy, had seat heights accessible to mere mortals, and were loads of fun. What more does anyone really need?
I agree completely. My first real job in the '70s was in a Yamaha/Husky/Maico/Bultaco dealership. We couldn't hardly put the bikes together fast enough to keep the showroom stocked. The majority of the bikes were 80 to 250cc dualsports (we called them "Enduros"). Everybody loved and had too much fun on them. Lately, we've been tricked into thinking that anything less then approximately 650cc is a toy, and that it's not socially acceptable to been seen riding one, which is a shame. No wonder here in the States there's very little new blood coming in at the bottom to replace the old fogeys aging out at the top.
DenkertM - True! I've looked at those and they are nice but they're all clustered around 200/250cc. In the 70s, we had a full range of enduros from the Honda SL-70 to the Yamaha DT-400.
Oh well, you can't go home again! :-)
Thomas Howlett - I know what you're talking about! My friends and I went on a week long motorcycle tour in 1975, when we graduated from high school. Over the course of that week, we rode ~800 miles in the mountains and our bikes were a 1975 GT-380, a 1975 RD-350 (mine), and a 1973 GT-185 (this rider was 6'4"). The next year we did the same trip and I rode a 1972 XL-250.
A friend of mine rode his Kawasaki G4-TR 100 from Columbia SC to Hilton Head, on the interstate, and another friend rode a H-D Sprint 250 from Columbia SC to somewhere in TX. He actually rode with the Hells Angels on that trip and he 6'6" tall.
I'm amazed that anyone comes into riding anymore. My 1978 KZ-1000 LTD had 86 HP and we thought that was for really experienced riders only. Nowadays, it seems near-beginners are put on that much HP. We had beginners who crashed hard on bikes like a Honda SL-100.
DenkertM I think none of them are available here in Germany. At least no from dealership.
oof! an rd350? 2stroke beast!
50 years ago I rode through the trails (and off them) in the mountains and canyons of Colorado on two stroke yamaha 100cc and 250cc Enduros. I still ride.... just no longer in the mountains and trails on street/dirt machines. But watching this brings back muscle memory of rides past and a deep longing to return to my roots. I use to ride every day and would ride through all weather with almost no regard to difficulty and life or limb. I cannot put words to the joy this video brings me. I may not be there but in spirit... so thanks Ryan for letting me ride alongside you even though I am a thousand miles and years away
Absolutely gorgeous. I think i may draw some inspiration from the video and see if I can fix my uncle's.
This would have made such a good announcement video for Suzuki to launch a new TC-90 with haha
Nostalgia time. A couple of school friends had TS 90's and they were cool for the time. I had an MT 125 with a CR125 top end on it. No-one laughed at my bike. Ever. The 70's were motorcycling's best.
THIS is the quality content I subbed for :)
The quality of your videos is amazing. Can't stop watching.
Stunning work, the story, writing, presentation, production, the passion...Best channel on YT that I have come across. Bravo!
Hey everyone at FortNine!!! As always a wonderful adventure and magnifecent video. I agree with other fans about the joy of seeing new videos coming out more often. It seems like a great idea to do a video on some trail repairs along with that quick witted humor you have and the direct-no B.S. attitude you have. Wouldnt mind a day at the office- behind the scenes tour and get to meet the whole team in a video. You guys are a trip!! And as far as a bike review, if you have the bike in your market, the SWM dualsport adventure 600-650? Seems like a fun bike. Italian made in an old BMW factory with Husqvarna engine and Chinese funding...what could go wrong, ehh? What can go right? A big shout out to the FortNine team and you Ryan on my behalf from Costa Rica!!! All the best
Nicely put together video, cinematography is on point!
I've watched about 80-90 percent of your videos in the last couple weeks. This video has to be my favorite. Showing that cheap small bikes can be just as fun and are very capable on the trail. I'd love to see another video like this!
Production is incredible, reminds me of the top gear specials
Front wheel either brakes or bearings are sticky because that wheel stops spinning every time it's off the ground
i think it's done on purpose, to keep balance in the air
@@dari6795 lol, great logic but NO every machine/toy that I own or have owned throughout my life has the front wheel spinning for stabilization UNLESSSSS the bearings are shot then it would no longer spin as freely...
@@kevinAuman1 or he's doing it for cinematic effect.
Please make more of this "Spiritual" videos. Thanks to the cameraman and cutter, brilliant quality (and of course we don't forget the driver, great series)
I have said it before - you and your team are geniuses - bringing the most intelligent, fresh, creative, and simply beautiful content on TH-cam without any pretentiousness.
You have set the bar so high, that the only ones you can top you are...
Ryan and Aneesh are a fantastic team! I lucked onto your FortNine TH-cam channel a few days ago: what a nice break from exploding tanks and unspeakably barbaric crimes!
You, Ryan, are quintessentially Canadian: unpretentious, sensible, smart, and funny as hell!
Aneesh: your camera work, perfectly apt music track, and uniting / consolidating of bits and scenes is amazing.
I happily live overseas (southeastern Europe, right now), but the sights and sounds in your top-notch videos make me ache for home. 🍁 You're both a wonderful taste of home. Thank you, guys! 🙏
This video is too good. Your video making skills are through the roof. You could make a full movie and it would be extremely good and everyone would love it. This is like my 4th time watching this video and it’s still interesting somehow. Great work
Dude, I rode my $200 bike for 10,000km in South East Asia.
Ben Wolstencroft ahh I rode Honda Win too and I rode around Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. I have videos in my channel too.
This video gave me chills! Insane quality!
Wow, that brings back some memories. Many years ago I too had a TC90, and I had huge fun on it. At the time I also had a KDX175 and an RD350, and spent most of my time riding the TC :) Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Also, fantastic production values - well done!
That front tire locking up every time it gets off the ground 👌🏼😂
Your videos are exceedingly well done!! You are like the Top Gear of bikes!!!!
Ninotis hey that’s the spore logo :o
@@MPHshoots Yes it is!
Ninotis hahahah My brother made the number 2 most downloaded map of all time about 4 years ago and it got banned for no reason. It was called pie party and it had 50000+ downloads 😂😂😂
Ryan's videos are always "The Hero's Journey" .
Our hero (Ryan) finds himself in an adversity
Ryan finds a challenge and starts as an underdog
Overcomes adversity against all odds
Triumphant in the end.
The crowd cheers!
A 10/10 quality video my good sir.