what bike were you on?You forgot the rule that almost took me out.
Invulnerability: "It won't happen to me!" - Accidents happen only to other people. Thinking this may lead to taking more unnecessary risks.
Going about 95 mph, late into the offramp, screwed the pooch on the slowdown and entered the curve marked at 25 mph at about 60 mph. Laid her down in a low side and bailed into the guard rail and she decided to flip and was totaled.
At the time I was racing and felt I could handle any situation and didn't properly manage my braking zone prior to a curve and suffered the result by breaking 3 ribs and dislocating a shoulder that a year later is still as bad as 1 month after the accident. It reminds me that I am not invulnerable and to make sure I am setup for each section of road before I get to it.
There are two types of riders...
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what bike were you on?
What Happened-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZRd_95b3Fk&feature=plcp&context=C4160843VDvjVQa1PpcFNIk9jlzQsuhHmxO2e-jIbyr13ZHO4zEAE=
Looking back- took the corner way to hot for a new tire, veryyyy stupid decision by me but the past is the past and now just trying to get back to riding like that but fear of crashing is still getting the best of me...for now at least
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZRd_95b3Fk&feature=plcp&context=C4160843VDvjVQa1PpcFNIk9jlzQsuhHmxO2e-jIbyr13ZHO4zEAE=
Looking back- took the corner way to hot for a new tire, veryyyy stupid decision by me but the past is the past and now just trying to get back to riding like that but fear of crashing is still getting the best of me...for now at least
I've dropped several bikes several times, all when I was in my late teens and very early 20's.
The best one was not a drop though.
I was 18 and had already graduated high school the year before and was on a delayed enlistment for the Air Force.
I had friends at the Sigma Nu house at the College of William and Mary and was given the honorary title "Party Chairman" this particular evening.
We were chasing bong hits with tequila shots (in honor of the Bill Murry and Chevy Chase seen in Caddyshack, "Cannonball") for a good part of the evening and when we were "done" I decided to jump on my 82' CB650 and head home.
I was fineD) until I passed out and went off an 8 ft embankment into a field and did 4 end over ends. (This was determined the next day from the divots in the field) I apparently fell off after the 2nd one as the perfect outline of my body left in tall grass was still there when my dad and I came to retrieve my mangled ride.
The wildest thing was that after I woke up an hour or so later, still dark, covered in the early morning dew, I walked down to the cab station that was just a short walk away and call the VA state troopers to tell them the story and that I wasn't sure if I had anyone one the back of the bike.
The trooper showed up, surveyed the area and, thankfully found no one, then drove me 2 miles to my house and said "Try and be alittle more careful next time". He never asked for my name or checked my license (no MC cred) or checked the license plate on the bike (expired and not mine), the inspection sticker (expired) and I didn't have insurance.
It was a strange event in my life that still has me questioning the possibility of Devine intervention.
Oh yeh...I walked away without a scratch, bruise or anything. It was business as usual the next day. Go figure.
The best one was not a drop though.
I was 18 and had already graduated high school the year before and was on a delayed enlistment for the Air Force.
I had friends at the Sigma Nu house at the College of William and Mary and was given the honorary title "Party Chairman" this particular evening.
We were chasing bong hits with tequila shots (in honor of the Bill Murry and Chevy Chase seen in Caddyshack, "Cannonball") for a good part of the evening and when we were "done" I decided to jump on my 82' CB650 and head home.
I was fine
D) until I passed out and went off an 8 ft embankment into a field and did 4 end over ends. (This was determined the next day from the divots in the field) I apparently fell off after the 2nd one as the perfect outline of my body left in tall grass was still there when my dad and I came to retrieve my mangled ride.The wildest thing was that after I woke up an hour or so later, still dark, covered in the early morning dew, I walked down to the cab station that was just a short walk away and call the VA state troopers to tell them the story and that I wasn't sure if I had anyone one the back of the bike.
The trooper showed up, surveyed the area and, thankfully found no one, then drove me 2 miles to my house and said "Try and be alittle more careful next time". He never asked for my name or checked my license (no MC cred) or checked the license plate on the bike (expired and not mine), the inspection sticker (expired) and I didn't have insurance.
It was a strange event in my life that still has me questioning the possibility of Devine intervention.
Oh yeh...I walked away without a scratch, bruise or anything. It was business as usual the next day. Go figure.
I did that the first year I had my Kawi 500EX. Stopped at the post office and as I'm getting off my bike it starts to lean over like normal. Then as soon as it passes the point where you know it should stop if the kickstand is down, I immediately knew what I forgot to do before getting off. Doh! Tried to save it, but it was too late. Talk about embarassing. That was the only time I've done that. *knock on wood*My ex had a fun story. She was in a group ride with about ten other bikes. They all pulled into a gas station for a fuel break. She pulled up, got off her Suzuki 650SV, and it fell over. She'd neglected to put the kickstand down.
Done it twice... both were good lessons:
First time - had stopped to help a rider that had been cut-off and gone down at the side of the road (a few scratches but he was okay). On my way home after, with visions of the recently fallen rider playing on a loop in my head, it was my turn... i took a U-turn too slowly.
Lesson - concentrate on riding but don't be overly cautious.
Second time - brand new tires, fresh rain, accelerated normally from a stop light, bike slipped out from under me.
Lesson - New tires in rain are like ice. Avoid it.
Ride safe. Always wear gear.
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First time - had stopped to help a rider that had been cut-off and gone down at the side of the road (a few scratches but he was okay). On my way home after, with visions of the recently fallen rider playing on a loop in my head, it was my turn... i took a U-turn too slowly.
Lesson - concentrate on riding but don't be overly cautious.
Second time - brand new tires, fresh rain, accelerated normally from a stop light, bike slipped out from under me.
Lesson - New tires in rain are like ice. Avoid it.
Ride safe. Always wear gear.
- Eighties -
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I like that!
I stopped by my Dad's place on the way to work today and realized: That checklist pretty much describes his entire riding group. The whole list. At all times.
Answering for me dad: has never been in an accident in 30 years of riding...a couple close calls, like when cars don't like to follow the curve of the road...but never hit, tipped, or bumped on his bike.
In 3 weeks of riding I can say NEVER! Lol...let's hope it stays that way for awhile.
In 3 weeks of riding I can say NEVER! Lol...let's hope it stays that way for awhile.
aaaaannndd that's why I'm not a pilot... lol.
I have a problem with this mode of thought. It's too broad of a generalization and overly pessimistic. I'm pretty sure it's only uttered when a salty appearance is desired. At the very least, it should be "those who have and those who haven't" which is more accurate because it doesn't involve Nostradamus-like prophesies.Innocent Ignorance said:
I can think of a multitude of equally useless pigeonholing:
Those who have mistakenly worn mismatching socks on a ride to Albuquerque, and those who will...
Those who have had the "Never let you go-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no Oh mamma mia mamma mia mamma mia let me go" line from Bohemian Rhapsody stuck in their head during their morning commute, and those who will...
And so on. This rant wasn't directed at anybody here specifically, particularly not the OP. I simply feel like it's a defeatist attitude, and the motorcycling world would probably be better off without its inhabitants subscribing to it. Don't be fooled by junk philosophy!
I've dropped my motorcycles many times at a standstill, but never at speed.
A couple months back some douche in a Mini Cooper tried playing the not-gonna-let-you-merge game when the carpool lane was ending. Running out of road, with this a-hole blocking, I tricked him into providing space and I went for it. He accelerated to close the gap and my axle bolt shredded his fancy right front rim like cheddar cheese. Serious Chariots of Fire type action. He hit his brakes and the axle bolt ripped off his bumper. The Displacement wiggled a bit but didn't go down, then he ran me off the road and tried to get physical. I called the police and somehow ended up with a ticket, a court date, and the bill for his self-inflicted Mini wounds. If any of you on the forums work in insurance, I do not respect your occupation.
It's been awhile since I've perused the fz6r forum, how's everybody doing?
Good to have you back Chuck. Sorry about your mishap with that A-hole. Seems like justice isn't blind, just stupid and greedy.
you're just now figuring that one out??? lol
But yeah, that's nuts that this douche is doing as he is, I hate it when people wont let you merge. I personally would have just taken off and left the idiot behind. Some people are just stupid... I see it everyday.
I hope the mini driver gets reckless endangerment..
That's what the cop said also- he asked "Why didn't you just lane split out of there? You'da gotten away"
I replied something about being more scared of that ticket than an Unsafe Lane Change, but it neither witty nor smooth. Lane splitting is about the only thing I miss about Cali.
The Mini driver got away with a new bumper, fender, and front wheel. I got the incredibly inflated bill. I have recently purchased basic insurance for this sort of thing, now that I am a commuter. I used to just ride whenever I wanted to, but I have to face the 9-5 Cager Ragers on their home turf now that I'm finally employed.
Wow, you got stuck with all that crap??? That's messed up...
This is pure joking/stupid thoughts but...
You know, a cheap 22 rifle and silencer does.......... I'm sure you have this guys name and address as a result of the court case...
But then again you are the recent one to have dealt with him so if anything happens you will be looked at... lol.
I'm sure you could give a few kids 20 bucks and some eggs to throw at his house each weekend for a month or more, lol.
FastFreddy
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You always have to think twice before you put yourself in a dangerous situation.
Especially at intersections, parked rows of cars with driveways in between, left turners (right turners in Australia), people pulling out onto the road, anytime you see kids playing etc. In situations like that you have to immediately slow down to a speed at which you could brake quickly and stop if you had to in an emergency, otherwise you're playing with fire and rolling the dice. Most of riding safe is observing other traffic and getting used to the patterns and situations that happen now and then, don't put yourself into the same bad patterns when it happens.
My rule is to always ride within your comfort zone, you'll get better over time without having to push beyond the comfort zone.
If in doubt with multiple lane roads, slow down and stay in the lane.
If in doubt over a crest or blind corner, slow down and stay slightly right (left in Australia).
Like Alaskaflyboy says with the emotion, don't go out riding hard if you've had an argument or feel tired or a bit off kilter in general, you've got to stay loose on the bike.
Especially at intersections, parked rows of cars with driveways in between, left turners (right turners in Australia), people pulling out onto the road, anytime you see kids playing etc. In situations like that you have to immediately slow down to a speed at which you could brake quickly and stop if you had to in an emergency, otherwise you're playing with fire and rolling the dice. Most of riding safe is observing other traffic and getting used to the patterns and situations that happen now and then, don't put yourself into the same bad patterns when it happens.
My rule is to always ride within your comfort zone, you'll get better over time without having to push beyond the comfort zone.
If in doubt with multiple lane roads, slow down and stay in the lane.
If in doubt over a crest or blind corner, slow down and stay slightly right (left in Australia).
Like Alaskaflyboy says with the emotion, don't go out riding hard if you've had an argument or feel tired or a bit off kilter in general, you've got to stay loose on the bike.