Mechanical Monsters - 5 Maintenance Jobs that are Deadly to Overlook
Legend tells of a two-wheeled monster that burns gas, goes fast, and preys on the weak and the uninformed. It lures its prey with promises of good times, thrills and excitement but rips their head off if it as much as smells complacence. We set off on a spooky quest in search of these mechanical monsters…
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James May and Sheldon fused with the blood of Jay Leno.
Such a beautiful machine that tw200. Wish I could have it...
anyone noticed the slipknot mask
Need to check tires brakes chain or belt before rides I sadly need replace the gas tank I hope the part comes in soon
Swingarm bearings?
Basicly .. DONT DRIVE A MC !! haha .. i`m still however .. gonna ..
These Videos all look like they have a 100 k budget .. as in a normal ones usually have 10 bucks .. insanely good quality.
had a bad front bearing that completly locked my wheel up and I low sided on a corner I was fine but the rim had cracks in it
Just realized that furry mask is from princess mononoke
Snakes on a plane... Nice
why did he have coreys ahig mask on lmfao
Many years ago my chain let go, locked up the back wheel and well if I wasn't so good at controlling the bik .. OK I was going real slow so I got lucky. Now I change chains every two years even if it looks perfect
yea rode without a headlight as well. Jesus how am I still alive?
done wheel bearings too, how the hell am I still alive?
also nearly got killed by a tank slapper, now I check the geometry all the time
Ring ring 7 day's haha
First ads. Then after ONE FUCKING MINUTE MORE ADS!!
***BMW FAULTY SPOKE WHEELS FEB2018-JUNE2018 - NO RECALL?*** I tell you what could potentially kill motorcyclists: motorbike manufacturers do not seem to have the same obligations as their 4 wheel counterparts. I take one recent example which you may have heard about at FortNine since your main protagonist rides a BMW. In Australia the front spokes wheel of a 2016 BMW R1200 GS proved faulty and one particular rider faceplanted in the outback resulting in months of operations and reeducation of his valuable limbs... The front wheel literally collapsed at reasonable low speed (50/60kph if I recall) under his own weight on a bumpy road. The rider was still extremely lucky to make it alive. Now that was in Australia and I live in New Zealand and I owned a BMW R9T Scrambler... with spoke wheels, similar design. There has not been a single recall from BMW, not a call, not an email "you may have heard about that guy in Australia...", nothing from BMW. In fact the only way I found about it was by searching spoke wheels for R9T on the web. Judging by the article (link below) which dates from December 2018, there was a "probe". Even the local "licensed" BMW mechanic I go to for my services has not contacted me. I have contacted BMW in Germany 3 months ago and I am yet to receive any feedback. Have you guys heard anything from BMW wherever you live Canada, Europe or even Australia? I have not. I have contacted the local authorities, their answer: take it to the manufacturer... which begs the question: how do recall work in the World of Motorcycling then? It just does not seem to apply. Meanwhile, I pay every year 7 times the cost of a car registration renewal because I quote "bikers are more likely to cost the taxpayers for hospital expenses of long duration". No kidding, how cynical is that. Have you guys heard from it in North America? Any recall from BMW Motorrad? Any communication on the subject of faulty spoke wheels? That's pretty serious stuff especially when many riders have their partner or a passenger at the back. And yet, I have heard nothing from BMW. The design of the spoke wheels has not changed from what I see and it is being used across several models of BMW GS, R9T and so on. So, what's going on at BMW and is it an industry trend? motorbikewriter.com/crash-prompts-bmw-spoked-wheel-probe/
At 1:14 though, I cant stop laughing.
Another scary 👻 thing that can kill you is worn out fork 🍴neck 🐻ings. On older Harley Davidsons the swing arm had a zerk fitting...lube that too. Rear brake had a zerk fitting too at the pedal pivot point.💣
I ALWAYS ride with my full beam on and that's ESPECIALLY in the day time. So people are more likely to see me as everyone notices someone that got there full mean on. Also. Loud pipes are safe bike's as people will hopefully hear you before they see you.
I had just bought a brand new 250F dirt bike. (I had an 80 when I was a kid) The first time I open it up down a long straight road I hit a cross rut that slaps the bars out of my hands and I'm steering with my chest with my feet in the air. I get a close look at the ground flying by under my front wheel as the whole process of how I ended up in the position flashed before my eyes. Talking to a dealer, financing, buying a ramp, brand new gear, boots, helmet, new pipe, triple clamps, bars, not a scratch on anything and it's about to all go bad, and I think this might have been a terrible idea..... Then somehow I miraculously recover. I think I still might have one more dirt bike in me if I just putt around on it. 😉
This is just EPIC.. I don't know how I'm not paying for watching this.. Thank you.
1:15 lol I lost it that "uegh" sound was funny as hell
Now I'm scared to buy my first motorbike
Geez could’ve at least bought that bearing dinner first smh
Before I watch the video, I`m going to say ....fork springs
Shrink fitting a wheel bearing isn't somthing I'd recommend myself. It pays to know the bearing is tight enough in the hub and not loose, due to a previous bearing spinning in the hub. Especially on dirtbikes! A loose bearing in the hub can be solved by getting an oversize bearing (6203, 6204 etc do indeed have options for slightly o/s O/D, also available with extra clearance like in 125 2 stroke main bearings) or a little bit of loctite carefully applied. Use loctite primer for best results. ;-)
When your forks do not have any adjustments...
Cracking idea unless your old, then have to spend a couple of very frustrating hours looking for your shiny new wheel bearings, bollox, the freezer!!
What is the name of the bike?
This was the best horror film I’ve ever seen!
Ohk...can someone tell me the name of the movie in the video...wtf
Gold standard
enjoyed all of your videos. Thank you
No oil kills no human but sure enough it kills motorcycles 💀💀💀
these videos are so good, i forget im learning something thats probably going to save my life
i rode a yamaha roadstar i was doing about 70 on the highway and the trans locked up only to find out it was a recall but it being so old i had no idea , walked away barley .....check your bike facts people
your bike was an impostor...
Always enjoy your humour and appreciate your facts. Thank you.
Dood, your shit is good. Keep em coming!
me: *laughs in old MZ TS 150 with horrible drum brakes*
Nice video. I live in Bangkok and can attest to the headlight problem - a lot of the motorbikes (aka scooters and they are everywhere) have headlights that are out. I rented a Honda Grom for a month from a well-regarded motorbike rental company and while the headlight worked it looked like the chain had never been lubed since the chain was new - rusty and a mess. Having said all this, as far as the "big bikes" are concerned, the Thai's ride them with little regard for safety. I rarely see them being ridden calmly, sanely by Thai's.
This video freaked me out
Good wake upp call, next time I visit the garage I need not scratch my head trying to think of things to do. Thanks, great video :)
nice corey taylor ahig mask
6:40 Me who rides a KTM 790 Duke with non adjustable front suspension: 🤔
Wait my bike wants to kill me? No I don’t believe you! My bike is a darling it loves me and I love it! Wait I don’t own a motorcycle...
Hey Ryan. Been a biker for 53 years. First bike Honda mini trail. Love the channel.
Can’t stand this guy
Would putting the bearing in to the freezer or fridge cause condensation, introducing water in to the bearing assembly?
Maybe, but so would riding in the rain.
90% of comments on the fortnine channel. "Amazing production quality, so cinematic, like a movie, awesome,..." stfu
Ryan is the Rod Serling of moto-info. 😏
You cannot just go without liking the video. Even if you do, you come back and hit the like button!
Great video, good information.
Steering bearing kits failure is one of em... Poor handling can't go a long way without an end.. Safe rolling folks!!!
The second one happened to me, twice, each with different motorcycles.
Death by hedge trimmer is very grim.
Ok.That was scary. Solution? Get a GS and have it serviced by BMW frequently.
You know you had fun making this one.
This video alone has probaby saved a hundred lives since the 2 years its been up. Mad respect yo.
Excellent!
Ah yes I too replace my LEDs every 15000 hours or roughly 400,000 miles!!! 😂
Quick note on side stands. They can kill. I was once riding a rented Harley, pulling out of a parking lot when a guy pulled up next to me and kept pointing at my bike. Good thing I paid attention to him, he probably saved my life. The bike had gone into gear with the side stand down and I had managed to pull away without noticing. Next left turn would have gone badly...
If you have a bike with a shaft drive don't think that they're maintenance free. If a bearing goes in those things or you forget to change the oil you're screwed. I had a bearing go in my final drive once and it nearly locked up the rear.
Hey everyone! talking about maintenance. I constantly got flat tires after making my CG 125 Honda to go either, under heavy rain, or as Two days ago, after traveling for about 150 miles (around 240 kilometers), in a day, it happened again. My motorcycle has the same type of wheel as Ryan's; spoked wheel. Why am I having this annoying situation every time? Tire doesn't get flat immediately but after over night, then any of the two tires, is flat next day in the morning. I don't have an idea why is happening constantly this to me. Hope you could help me with it. I'm desperate because this has happened more than 6 times in less than a year. Thank you so much! Kudos to all from Mexico.
so - shaft drive with drum brakes then?
Brake fluid should be changed when it starts to darken regardless of time or miles. Heat brakes down brake fluid and starts turning it darker. If you have a bike that has a hydraulic clutch it most often uses DOT4 just like the brake system and almost always turns dark or black long before the brake side because the clutch slave cyl is exposed to constant heat from the motor and the brakes mostly build heat when being used.
Does the chain lubing include the cleaning?
I laugh at horror stuff and "scary" videos but this is the first time I almost piss myself trembling. Fortnine is way way above any multi-million-dollar movie production outfit. I think if Fortnine will be allowed to make movies, aliens will drop-by and watch them.
NOS pump failure
Hello fromГолос Бездока (from Russia)
Every bit as helpful as all of your other content, thank you. I bought Seafoam to clean my fuel system. I'll use it for that but after seeing your video I won't store it that way.
You should bump this up EVERY Halloween! Not a bad time for everybody to do a yearly check on most of these items. Associating it with the holiday is how I remember to come back each year, just to make sure I remember every item and don't get eaten by a monster. - Seriously. Saving even one rider is worth it.
My right rear wheel bearing flew apart in a second on the autobahn... I was lucky tho
My calliper suddenly died, luckily nothing happend tho
That Mononoke Mask! 0:32
How'd he get Corey Taylor to do a cameo?
Very well done and original approach to delivering much appreciated information. Thank you!
Stop it you’re scaring me
Dear Sir, please make movies. This is Bruce from So. Calif., I don't know how large your production company is, but your efforts are as good as anything which comes out of Hollywood. Plus your work is entertainingly informative. I don't know why the bike companies haven't got hold of you already.
I'm scared
Armor all the tires! Every inch of them!
Is the Princess Mononoke mask halloweeny?
Worth to mention fork seals, since oil can get on the brake disc/caliper.
Great info, but also great production and editing overall. Very entertaining!
you should have posted this on a halloween!
came for the bike stayed for the corey taylor mask
Had bearing failure on a bicycle, scariest thing ever wheel wobbling everywhere.
2:39 "the hidden killers in the studio"
Dead batteries won't kill you, but loose terminals could. I had to add that to my maintenance check after having a cable work loose while going around a corner. Not good when you plan on your throttle to help you upright. I've also had the fender bolt work loose and tear through the sidewall.
Working as a repair tech in a machine shop I saw bearings from Thailand fail at an alarming rate. About 3% fail immediately and another 5% before I'm done testing my repairs. I'm sure bearings purchased through a motorcycle parts distributor will be held to a higher standard, but with most affordable bikes from Japanese brands being made in Thailand it is cause for concern. If you're changing your wheel bearings, buy extras, test for a couple miles, then check it again. If it lasts that long it's good. For what it's worth, bearings from China were slightly better. I don't have enough experience with bearings from Germany, Vietnam, Japan, or Indonesia to judge them. I never had any problems with bearings from Singapore or America.
Well guess I should be dead by now,, have had many bikes , the current bike I ride is 14 years old,,48000 miles and I haven't done jack to it yet,,, except change oil and oil chain,,,, same sprockets, chain , brake lines,, sounds like maybe this winter its time to replace a few things.
Spooky!
Interestingly, in Finland mechanical failure hasn't been the cause in 1 mortality in the 2000's.
I had an old Honda XL 250 that locked up the rear wheel at 60 mph when the neutral light contact plate broke loose and lodged in the transmission gears. Pulling in the clutch didn’t even stop it from grinding a flat spot in the tire as I was somehow able to keep it vertical until it stopped. Luckily for me I was on a straightaway!
Every video gets better and better. Soon we will lose you to Hollywood!
soooo..... I like my brake lines like I like my women...... fresh and firm.
I don't think it's fair that you use the TW200 in a video about Mechanical Failures on motorcycles
lol, new hoses every 4 years XD are u mad? Noone ever replaced those on any bike i had xd 18y old bikes, stock hoses ofc.
"since you replace the fork oil every year".... Do you want to tell him or should I?
Haa , all this makes me wanna ride cycle from tomorrow .
My bike especially wants to kill me. every month or so something breaks and I have to take it in to the garage to repair it. I've had my rear wheel lock up at 30 mph, the front wheel loose a bolt such that if I hit a solid bump the wheel would have 100% fallen off of one side, I've had brake cables fail and cause me to loose breaking, tire failures, and all kinds of dangerous problems. As a result I'm now very very good at feeling mechanical issues before they occur and staying calm when they happen suddenly and acting accordingly. None of those problems ever threw me off because I knew just what to do. When my rear wheel locked up I stood up on the bike and gently guided it to a stop keeping the wheels in line. The bike is a 66cc 2 stroke motorized bicycle with a top speed of 40 mph. Every component in it, is shit. Hence the high failure rate.