Fallout
11-09-12, 08:35 AM
Note: This isn't meant as a morbid freak show. I watched these vids and found myself seeing what went wrong and learning from them. I thought others could benefit in the same way. And also, if my observations are wrong, I could benefit from other people's opinions. Hopefully MODs will see the benefit of this, and not see it as a "HAHAHA, THIS GUY BROKED HIS BIKE. HAHAHA" type post.
There are only two accidents really really sensitive people may not want to watch. No.2 is a highside and the guy hits his head. He is ok apparently, but the impact is hard, so may shock the particularly delicate of you. :-P No.4 the guy goes over a cliff, but before you are shocked and burst into tears, he is totally fine, and has a nice gentle tumble into some bracken.
Original post:
Youtube keeps recommending me these vids, so I keep clicking them. Anyway, for those that done know, there is a road called the Mulholland Highway in CA where bikers ride and crash every day, normally on the same corners.
From a positive perspective, there's a lot to be learnt. None of the vids show any real injuries. They're all fairly minor lowsides and high sides on one medium to low speed corner, so it's not a horror show. I find it's good to watch them and figure out what the rider did wrong, and hopefully learn from it.
Here are a few and what I take from watching it ....
1.
A perfect example of why not to use the front brake when you're leaning it over into a corner. Bike low sides from very little lean due to front brake ...
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2.
A good example of too much power out of the turn. Rear wheel slides, he closes throttle and high sides. Also he properly smacks his head. Would probably be dead without the helmet. So a testament to why helmets turn death into a get up and walk off scenario. Warning: This is the only vid that shows a crash that people may consider a bit nasty, but reading the comments it appears the dude was fine.
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3.
Exactly the same as above, but the rider doesn't close the throttle, and therefore lowsides, and has a much more minor accident. My conclusion is, when the back comes out, its probably best to open the throttle and guarantee a lowslide then close the thottle and attempt to rectify it. Perhaps the best cause is to just keep the thottle open the same, hoping it'll sort itself out. Another lesson: WATCH WHERE YOU PARK YOUR BIKE, especially on popular biker routes.
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4.
This guy applies rear brake when he feels he's going to fast. Also looks like there may be some target fixation. Rear brake could've resulted in a highside, but the rail stopped him first! :rolleyes: Lesson to be learned: don't brake, lean the bike over, take the corner, and if you are going too fast you'll come off with the more minor lowside when your lean angle is too extreme. Don't worry! He is fine too!
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5.
A great example of how minor a lowside can be. You'd probably injure yourself more stubbing your toe, assuming you have gear on. Lowside PREFERABLE!
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6.
This is a good example of how a little moment which can be recovered from turns into a crash. I suppose you get the willies up you (wayhey) and then bottle out of the corner, although your speed means you're already commit. Lesson learnt: if something happens mid turn that scares you, force yourself to recommit to the turn. Don't try and bottle out of it. It's already too late.
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I hope nobody thinks this is me being morbid. I honestly think there are good lessons here! If you disagree with my thoughts, please chime in with your opinions. :)
There are only two accidents really really sensitive people may not want to watch. No.2 is a highside and the guy hits his head. He is ok apparently, but the impact is hard, so may shock the particularly delicate of you. :-P No.4 the guy goes over a cliff, but before you are shocked and burst into tears, he is totally fine, and has a nice gentle tumble into some bracken.
Original post:
Youtube keeps recommending me these vids, so I keep clicking them. Anyway, for those that done know, there is a road called the Mulholland Highway in CA where bikers ride and crash every day, normally on the same corners.
From a positive perspective, there's a lot to be learnt. None of the vids show any real injuries. They're all fairly minor lowsides and high sides on one medium to low speed corner, so it's not a horror show. I find it's good to watch them and figure out what the rider did wrong, and hopefully learn from it.
Here are a few and what I take from watching it ....
1.
A perfect example of why not to use the front brake when you're leaning it over into a corner. Bike low sides from very little lean due to front brake ...
-IoJ9hQj37M
2.
A good example of too much power out of the turn. Rear wheel slides, he closes throttle and high sides. Also he properly smacks his head. Would probably be dead without the helmet. So a testament to why helmets turn death into a get up and walk off scenario. Warning: This is the only vid that shows a crash that people may consider a bit nasty, but reading the comments it appears the dude was fine.
6Qi2sq94aKA
3.
Exactly the same as above, but the rider doesn't close the throttle, and therefore lowsides, and has a much more minor accident. My conclusion is, when the back comes out, its probably best to open the throttle and guarantee a lowslide then close the thottle and attempt to rectify it. Perhaps the best cause is to just keep the thottle open the same, hoping it'll sort itself out. Another lesson: WATCH WHERE YOU PARK YOUR BIKE, especially on popular biker routes.
HM-k0yD-c58
4.
This guy applies rear brake when he feels he's going to fast. Also looks like there may be some target fixation. Rear brake could've resulted in a highside, but the rail stopped him first! :rolleyes: Lesson to be learned: don't brake, lean the bike over, take the corner, and if you are going too fast you'll come off with the more minor lowside when your lean angle is too extreme. Don't worry! He is fine too!
Up2UvuRLdTE
5.
A great example of how minor a lowside can be. You'd probably injure yourself more stubbing your toe, assuming you have gear on. Lowside PREFERABLE!
eHl8uDMlsAw
6.
This is a good example of how a little moment which can be recovered from turns into a crash. I suppose you get the willies up you (wayhey) and then bottle out of the corner, although your speed means you're already commit. Lesson learnt: if something happens mid turn that scares you, force yourself to recommit to the turn. Don't try and bottle out of it. It's already too late.
jEDVnH0SI7w
I hope nobody thinks this is me being morbid. I honestly think there are good lessons here! If you disagree with my thoughts, please chime in with your opinions. :)