Wear your gear!!! You never know.

EMSRacer07 · October 3rd, 2012, 01:13 AM

Hey Guys. No i didnt crash but was super close. I decided to go out for a ride to clear my head. Didnt put on my knee guards on or back protector. Had my jacket, gloves, boots, kevlar jeans and helmet on. Was easy to get on and out to go ride that way.

Anyways long story short I got on the freeway going about 80mph in a 75mph and was about 4 car lengths behind a pickup truck and i was right beside a diesel truck. All of a sudden i get hit on the head (helmet) with a piece of tire. Then i see pieces flying at me. Look closer at the truck it starting to swerve bc the tire is falling apart. Then the tire completely explodes and truck going out of control. All the while I am breaking to slow down. Get down to about 30mph before i have to totally evade the truck and miss the diesel as well.

I got really lucky that i didnt hit those big chunks, or that they flung at me, or even worse the truck struck me. All i could think is that I should have had my full gear on. Otherwise my knees would be toast from impact and who knows for back trouble. I went home after to check the bike and quit for the night.

All it took was 5 min from home before it could have been a fatal accident. Always wear your gear and be aware whats around you. Too bad I didnt have my gopro on, would have been something to def watch and see all that happened. Ride safe and be smart.

RockyCapone · October 3rd, 2012, 01:18 AM

Motofool · October 3rd, 2012, 05:21 AM

Good escape.

Trucks are source of all kind of debris and flying objects.

csmith12 · October 3rd, 2012, 06:18 AM

Be on the lookout for tire tread and boards in the road. A cage/truck can hit them and they become projectiles, quite possibly ending your existence before you even hit the pavement.

Link to original page on YouTube.

JeffM · October 3rd, 2012, 07:36 AM

Lucky driver.

If you count landmarks to determine following distance, the driver was at a following distance of around 1 second. Not that it would have made a ton of difference but keeping further back, say 3 seconds, may have kept the strike lower. Better to run over the chunk of wood than have it almost decapitate you.

Jeff

EMSRacer07 · October 3rd, 2012, 10:37 AM

Well yeah i just got lucky. It could have been worse. I wont forget certain gear anymore. Scared the crap out of me.

FrugalNinja250 · October 3rd, 2012, 10:38 AM

I've videotaped people doing rolling roadblocks as well. Supposedly they're a crime, sadly illegal pass blocking is never enforced. The driver was lucky he didn't get impaled, though I bet he got glass damage from the shrapnel.

xSean13 · October 3rd, 2012, 10:58 AM

Pretty crazy and scary story. I guess a peaceful ride to clear your head didn't work out, eh?

EMSRacer07 · October 3rd, 2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by xSean13

Pretty crazy and scary story. I guess a peaceful ride to clear your head didn't work out, eh?

lol yeah thats for sure. Was peaceful till that moment. haha

choneofakind · October 3rd, 2012, 11:09 AM

How hard was the hit to your head? Should you get your helmet checked out/replaced?

EMSRacer07 · October 3rd, 2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

How hard was the hit to your head? Should you get your helmet checked out/replaced?

was probably a piece of tire that was the size of a small rock. Was more alerting than damaging. Left a small scratch. I probably will get it checked though.

choneofakind · October 3rd, 2012, 11:12 AM

That's a good idea. Would hate for something like this to reduce the effectiveness of your helmet later on.

lolibater · October 3rd, 2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSRacer07

Hey Guys. No i didnt crash but was super close. I decided to go out for a ride to clear my head. Didnt put on my knee guards on or back protector. Had my jacket, gloves, boots, kevlar jeans and helmet on. Was easy to get on and out to go ride that way.

Anyways long story short I got on the freeway going about 80mph in a 75mph and was about 4 car lengths behind a pickup truck and i was right beside a diesel truck. All of a sudden i get hit on the head (helmet) with a piece of tire. Then i see pieces flying at me. Look closer at the truck it starting to swerve bc the tire is falling apart. Then the tire completely explodes and truck going out of control. All the while I am breaking to slow down. Get down to about 30mph before i have to totally evade the truck and miss the diesel as well.

I got really lucky that i didnt hit those big chunks, or that they flung at me, or even worse the truck struck me. All i could think is that I should have had my full gear on. Otherwise my knees would be toast from impact and who knows for back trouble. I went home after to check the bike and quit for the night.

All it took was 5 min from home before it could have been a fatal accident. Always wear your gear and be aware whats around you. Too bad I didnt have my gopro on, would have been something to def watch and see all that happened. Ride safe and be smart.

Thank god you're alright man!

EMSRacer07 · October 3rd, 2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolibater

Thank god you're alright man!

yeah thats why i didnt answer last night. Happened when you called and was a bit shaken up.

lolibater · October 4th, 2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSRacer07

yeah thats why i didnt answer last night. Happened when you called and was a bit shaken up.

No worries. Glad you were able to avoid the truck

Miles_Prower · October 4th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Glad you are okay! That must have been extremely scary!!!!!

Dragonracer76 · October 4th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

I've videotaped people doing rolling roadblocks as well. Supposedly they're a crime, sadly illegal pass blocking is never enforced. The driver was lucky he didn't get impaled, though I bet he got glass damage from the shrapnel.

We had that outlawed here in Arkansas a few years back too. Unfortunately the only time it's ever enforced is when a cop gets mad about someone holding THEM up..

Firehorse · October 4th, 2012, 09:18 PM

Counting your blessing and glad you're still here! It doesn't take much eh? I wear full gear all the time, no exceptions.
It helps that it takes a bit of time to get ready. That few minutes gets my head in the right place for riding.

Glad you made it out of the shite.

EMSRacer07 · October 4th, 2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

Glad you are okay! That must have been extremely scary!!!!!

Yeah seriously was. Glad to be still around.

EMSRacer07 · October 4th, 2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Counting your blessing and glad you're still here! It doesn't take much eh? I wear full gear all the time, no exceptions.
It helps that it takes a bit of time to get ready. That few minutes gets my head in the right place for riding.

Glad you made it out of the shite.

I know thats exactly how I am. Only a few minutes and you can have it all on. Just was in a rush. I shouldn't rush that type of thing that would save my life.

Firehorse · October 4th, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSRacer07

I know thats exactly how I am. Only a few minutes and you can have it all on. Just was in a rush. I shouldn't rush that type of thing that would save my life.

I guess that was fate's way of making sure you gear up fully from now on.

Think of this as Life: Part Two lol!

EMSRacer07 · October 4th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

I guess that was fate's way of making sure you gear up fully from now on.

Think of this as Life: Part Two lol!

I know seriously. The only time I didnt take the time and 5 min out the door. 5 min and this happens lol. Wont let that happen again.

Firehorse · October 4th, 2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSRacer07

I know seriously. The only time I didnt take the time and 5 min out the door. 5 min and this happens lol. Wont let that happen again.

It's kinda cool though. Makes you appreciate that it didn't happen. Like getting a get out of jail free card.
I dodged a cancer thing recently and hell yeah, little brushes with death can really make you look around and find everything AWESOME! Even some little trolls and crashed computers don't bug me anymore.

Going out for my midnight ride soon and I'll be thinking of this and a few other recent things. I don't dwell on the risks but if it makes me slow down at intersections and leave a little more space, it's worth it.

Heard about a guy going to the hospital today from slamming into a schoolbus that was stopped at a railroad track. It's the law here so ya gotta wonder if that dude was ready to be riding? Just shaking my head at that one. What a waste.

EMSRacer07 · October 4th, 2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

It's kinda cool though. Makes you appreciate that it didn't happen. Like getting a get out of jail free card.
I dodged a cancer thing recently and hell yeah, little brushes with death can really make you look around and find everything AWESOME! Even some little trolls and crashed computers don't bug me anymore.

Going out for my midnight ride soon and I'll be thinking of this and a few other recent things. I don't dwell on the risks but if it makes me slow down at intersections and leave a little more space, it's worth it.

Heard about a guy going to the hospital today from slamming into a schoolbus that was stopped at a railroad track. It's the law here so ya gotta wonder if that dude was ready to be riding? Just shaking my head at that one. What a waste.

Yeah def makes you realize that you shouldn't take things like this for granted. I would rather drive safe and be smart, than look cool or go fast. Some things are just not that worth it. I could have ruined my chances with school and career.

And sad for the guy that did that. Got to really pay attention even more so on a bike. You dont get a ding in your fender like in a car. You go flying or get hurt.

October 3rd, 2012, 01:13 AM	#1
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	Wear your gear!!! You never know. Hey Guys. No i didnt crash but was super close. I decided to go out for a ride to clear my head. Didnt put on my knee guards on or back protector. Had my jacket, gloves, boots, kevlar jeans and helmet on. Was easy to get on and out to go ride that way. Anyways long story short I got on the freeway going about 80mph in a 75mph and was about 4 car lengths behind a pickup truck and i was right beside a diesel truck. All of a sudden i get hit on the head (helmet) with a piece of tire. Then i see pieces flying at me. Look closer at the truck it starting to swerve bc the tire is falling apart. Then the tire completely explodes and truck going out of control. All the while I am breaking to slow down. Get down to about 30mph before i have to totally evade the truck and miss the diesel as well. I got really lucky that i didnt hit those big chunks, or that they flung at me, or even worse the truck struck me. All i could think is that I should have had my full gear on. Otherwise my knees would be toast from impact and who knows for back trouble. I went home after to check the bike and quit for the night. All it took was 5 min from home before it could have been a fatal accident. Always wear your gear and be aware whats around you. Too bad I didnt have my gopro on, would have been something to def watch and see all that happened. Ride safe and be smart. __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

October 3rd, 2012, 01:18 AM	#2
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October 3rd, 2012, 05:21 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Good escape. Trucks are source of all kind of debris and flying objects. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 3rd, 2012, 06:18 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Be on the lookout for tire tread and boards in the road. A cage/truck can hit them and they become projectiles, quite possibly ending your existence before you even hit the pavement. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 3rd, 2012, 07:36 AM	#5
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Lucky driver. If you count landmarks to determine following distance, the driver was at a following distance of around 1 second. Not that it would have made a ton of difference but keeping further back, say 3 seconds, may have kept the strike lower. Better to run over the chunk of wood than have it almost decapitate you. Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 3rd, 2012, 10:37 AM	#6
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	Well yeah i just got lucky. It could have been worse. I wont forget certain gear anymore. Scared the crap out of me. __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

October 3rd, 2012, 10:38 AM	#7
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I've videotaped people doing rolling roadblocks as well. Supposedly they're a crime, sadly illegal pass blocking is never enforced. The driver was lucky he didn't get impaled, though I bet he got glass damage from the shrapnel.

October 3rd, 2012, 10:58 AM	#8
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Pretty crazy and scary story. I guess a peaceful ride to clear your head didn't work out, eh?

October 3rd, 2012, 11:09 AM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	How hard was the hit to your head? Should you get your helmet checked out/replaced?

October 3rd, 2012, 11:12 AM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That's a good idea. Would hate for something like this to reduce the effectiveness of your helmet later on.

October 4th, 2012, 07:14 AM	#16
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Glad you are okay! That must have been extremely scary!!!!! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

October 4th, 2012, 09:18 PM	#18
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Counting your blessing and glad you're still here! It doesn't take much eh? I wear full gear all the time, no exceptions. It helps that it takes a bit of time to get ready. That few minutes gets my head in the right place for riding. Glad you made it out of the shite.

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