Please watch this video and send it to other riders, both new and experienced..

cbrf3

The slowest one
I know that this was posted a little while back in another thread, (so you can spare me the REPOST responses) but I just thought I would post it another time so more people can share it with others, seeing as this could save one rider, or make them think about how they are riding, and how they need to improve their skills in order to survive. I know that we all indulge in the fun of riding and that is why we do it, (and sometimes ride fast or unsafely) but I think some people fail to remember that everytime we get on our bike (or yes in a car also, just less risk), it could be the last, and in order to stay safe we need to be 110% aware of whats going on at every moment, and that the road conditions are always changing, even if you've been on Hwy. 9 300 times, the 301th time could be completely different with a rock around the next corner.. Ride safe everyone, and share this video with whoever you can..http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/motorcycle_v.html
 

mikhail

Waiting for Winter
There is some good basic safety info in that video, but it's produced for shock value and nothing else. Edit in scenes of car crashes, turn up the sad music, and you've got Red Asphalt circa 1980.
 

DAVE R6

Well-known member
Ride safe!!! And for all you new riders...that bike is way faster than you can handle. If you respect the bike it will respect you. Go out and buy a brand new hyabusa for all I care. But just like I said...respect that hyabusa or that new R1 or R6 and it will not throw you off its seat or go 140 all of a sudden on the 101. maturity and control are some of the neccesasry things to remain safe on a bike.
 

crazy_sherm

Well-known member
I like how the guy in the wheelchair mentions that not only can he not walk, he can't get it up anymore either. He did mention he probably wouldn't give up his 38 years of riding joy to be able to walk again though.
 

thesenior

Well-known member
:green
oh man... thats just traumitizing. I dont want to leave my bed now :wtf

one think i dont understand an dmaybe someone on here can explain it. How did the helmet fly OFF his head?? IT wasnt cracked in half or anything when they showed it. Wrong size?
When i worked at a dealership, i saw plenty of people get into arguments with the parts people over the size of a helmet. One guy said he had to wear a larger one because him and his boys always right with a baseball cap under it :wtf
 

Zed10R

Well-known member
:green
oh man... thats just traumitizing. I dont want to leave my bed now :wtf

one think i dont understand an dmaybe someone on here can explain it. How did the helmet fly OFF his head??....snip....

One guy said he had to wear a larger one because him and his boys always right with a baseball cap under it :wtf

uuuhhh.....your lid will fly off if you don't strap it on. If it WAS starpped on...I didn't watch the whole vid...then it was either WAAAAYYY too big or so old the straps were frayed and weak. In any of those cases a helmet provides little if any protection.

And it's one THING you don't understand...and him and his boys RIDE....

Engrish please...
 

InKoHoLiC

Well-known member
I know that this was posted a little while back in another thread, (so you can spare me the REPOST responses) but I just thought I would post it another time so more people can share it with others, seeing as this could save one rider, or make them think about how they are riding, and how they need to improve their skills in order to survive. I know that we all indulge in the fun of riding and that is why we do it, (and sometimes ride fast or unsafely) but I think some people fail to remember that everytime we get on our bike (or yes in a car also, just less risk), it could be the last, and in order to stay safe we need to be 110% aware of whats going on at every moment, and that the road conditions are always changing, even if you've been on Hwy. 9 300 times, the 301th time could be completely different with a rock around the next corner.. Ride safe everyone, and share this video with whoever you can..http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/motorcycle_v.html
:applause:applause:applause
 

Zero_1RR

Canyon Junkie
another misconception: when the CHP officer said that cars are not out to get us. Everyone is out to get us! ignorance and apathy are a deadly combination.
 

Manimal

Mini-Moto Racing
thanks for the post, first time seeing this too

:thumbup and thanks for the reminder :)

:ride safe everyone!
 

JVIad JVIike

╚(ಠ_ಠ)╛
good point when i am out riding among cars i not only think that i am invisible, i also think that any cars that do see me are going to try and take me out in one way or another. I also am planning escape routes when i am riding. Also as you saw in the video that fast + highway = deadly.
Ride safe guys and keep enjoying the ride.:ride
 

splat

Well-known member
Maybe it's just me, but that video hit pretty close to home. I knew Jeff, then met his mom and dad later on. Many of you have probably seen them at the Sac to the Bay event. They're by no means Anti-motorcycling. They're pro-safety. It may be the "shock factor" that gets your attention. But hopefully it will get someone's attention.
 

budman

General Menace
Staff member
Shock value.. maybe.. reality.. for sure.

I think is was very well done.. and for this guy who has ridden for 42 years it still has a valuable impact. Thread stuck..

We will get this video as a permanent feature on 1Rider site.. very sobering stuff.

Ride smart today.. ride again tomorrow.

:smoking
 

canyonrat

Veteran Knee Dragger
Well...

Shock impact for certain.

I tell new riders to take a course and then hook-up with other experienced riders that are willing and ABLE to show them how to ride. These riders tend to have grey or peppered hair.

Riding is a blood sport in my opinion. It costs lots of money, lots of emotional energy with the spouse, and often pain and healing. But the fun, for me, outways all of that!
 

ARRR! six

Dead men tell no tales...
wow! 1st time i've seen that video. thanks for posting it. we should always maintain good distance from the cars in front of us to give us some time to react in certain situations. don't forget to use the horn if someone close to you are not paying attention, always use turn signals, plan escape routes, and even though we have the right-of-way, lets slow down to make sure it's clear, and always wear protective gear.

like it said on the website... "Ride safe... Arrive alive"
 

pannayar

e^ipi+1=0
The "shock value" is indeed very high. But if the shock was high, I think it means that you/me must have somewhat "forgotten" the risk & danger of riding and take riding everyday without any problems for granted... instead of remembering it (and loved ones at home) continuously while we ride which will help us ride more conservatively... my 2c. Thanks for posting the video. A very good reminder.
 
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