Soooooo closseee!!

nickjpass · January 9th, 2012, 09:14 PM

kiler · January 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM

I thought the thread title meant you were close to finally getting a bike

Nemesis · January 9th, 2012, 09:24 PM

The guy could have braked in time...he panicked and just tossed it.

Again...FEAR.

Alex · January 9th, 2012, 09:31 PM

Agreed - he grabbed a whole handful of brake and sent the bike flying, when there was more than enough time and space to come to a controlled stop with proper technique.

squaregamer476 · January 9th, 2012, 09:52 PM

he panicked. he couldve skid his tire all the way.

maybe he shouldve just slowed down. I think he was just in a rush and didn't observe his surroundings and such.

sombo · January 9th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Looking at it a few times it seems as though he didn't even try. He goes to go around the car and then just practically jumps off the bike instead of trying anything else.

CynicalC · January 10th, 2012, 12:34 AM

The wide angle lens tricks the eye in a couple ways. The truck was actually much closer than it looked, however he was also going much slower than what it looked like.

Regardless, he definitely could have stopped safely in time. But knowing that the truck was closer than it looks in the video takes the mystery out of why he panicked the way he did.

alex.s · January 10th, 2012, 01:29 AM

what the hell why did he do that... he just tossed it down... who the hell just tosses it down? he easily could have stopped... did he panick brake and lose his front

he didn't even pay attention to the guy waving at him to slow down

Mountain Dew · January 10th, 2012, 01:33 AM

The way he fell it seems like his rear slipped out, rather than the front.

Whether it was from inexperience, panic, or stupidity, it was handled wrong, and I'm sure he's learned something from it.

alex.s · January 10th, 2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by squaregamer476

he panicked. he couldve skid his tire all the way.

wut?

alex.s · January 10th, 2012, 01:36 AM

umm front tires dont turn into the fall when they have traction

nickjpass · January 10th, 2012, 09:12 AM

It was purposely misleading.

Also, he could've braked lol It shouldn't have been that close, but it was.

Asspire · January 10th, 2012, 10:50 AM

he could have stoped. he started to slow down, then acclerated and switched lanes, then dumped the bike. that made no sense, he obviously saw the truck and started to do the right thing, then went down hill from there. damn lucky too almost got trapped under the wheel.

akima · January 10th, 2012, 11:18 AM

I've played the video through a few times and I can see this order of events:
* He spots the truck pulling onto the road and into the far left lane well ahead of him.
* He probably doesn't want to slow down and be stuck behind it so he does a shoulder check before changing lanes.
* Upon bringing his head back to facing forward he (and we) discover that the truck hasn't just pulled out into the far left lane but is actually doing some kind of u-turn and is going back in the direction it came from cutting across the road.
* You can see him almost immediately start braking when he spots the truck's, u-turn, manoeuvre
* You can then see him turn the wheel slightly to the right... while still braking hard.
* The rest goes exactly how it normally goes when you apply hard front braking and then decide to turn.

CC Cowboy · January 10th, 2012, 11:23 AM

Rear brake takedown. His right hand can be seen immediately sliding down the road. He could and should have stopped properly.

Was the bike a GSXR? That could answer alot.

saxnbass · January 10th, 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Was the bike a GSXR? That could answer alot.

I LOLed. I don't think it was though.

Mountain Dew · January 10th, 2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

* Upon bringing his head back to facing forward he (and we) discover that the truck hasn't just pulled out into the far left lane but is actually doing some kind of u-turn and is going back in the direction it came from cutting across the road.

Truck was making a wide right turn into the parking lot, it seems.

nickjpass · January 10th, 2012, 02:22 PM

All I know is the russian dude was pissed. I love being trilangual lol

the big mike · January 10th, 2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I've played the video through a few times and I can see this order of events:
* He spots the truck pulling onto the road and into the far left lane well ahead of him.
* He probably doesn't want to slow down and be stuck behind it so he does a shoulder check before changing lanes.
* Upon bringing his head back to facing forward he (and we) discover that the truck hasn't just pulled out into the far left lane but is actually doing some kind of u-turn and is going back in the direction it came from cutting across the road.
* You can see him almost immediately start braking when he spots the truck's, u-turn, manoeuvre
* You can then see him turn the wheel slightly to the right... while still braking hard.
* The rest goes exactly how it normally goes when you apply hard front braking and then decide to turn.

yep I'm thinking the same, you can see the shadow of his front weel skidding.
He didn't jump of his bike, he fall was caused by loss of traction, caused by whatever (panic, reaction,...)

OzNinja250 · January 19th, 2012, 12:29 AM

wow, his foot was actually wedged under the bogie of the trailer, that was soooooo closseeee. Lucky for his foot the truck driver was aware and in control of his machine.

Trailerboy531 · January 19th, 2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

All I know is the russian dude was pissed. I love being trilangual lol

...You speak Russian?! What else????

You may be of use after all Nick...

Xaxon · January 19th, 2012, 07:21 AM

Its a perfect reason to wear safety gear though. Poor bike

NDspd · January 19th, 2012, 08:18 AM

He could have definitely have slowed down, and moved back over to the left or stop. I'm sure it was a surprise to the other motorists on the road

choneofakind · January 19th, 2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

...You speak Russian?! What else????

You may be of use after all Nick...

nickjpass · January 19th, 2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Not sure what all this 'you may be useful' stuff is, but yes, I do speak Russian, English, and French. French being my weakest, but I can speak it and understand it pretty well. Russian was my first language, but I have trouble speaking it, but can understand it very well. It's the language used most where I work (McDonald's).

I'm from Belarus. Born in NY. Lived here my whole life.

choneofakind · January 19th, 2012, 09:38 PM

Oh McDonalds... I'm sorry mate. Really.

THE BIG SITT · January 19th, 2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Not sure what all this 'you may be useful' stuff is, but yes, I do speak Russian, English, and French. French being my weakest, but I can speak it and understand it pretty well. Russian was my first language, but I have trouble speaking it, but can understand it very well. It's the language used most where I work (McDonald's).

I'm from Belarus. Born in NY. Lived here my whole life.

I vote we keep him around!

Now on to the really important stuff… what was he saying? Anything funny?

Trailerboy531 · January 19th, 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Not sure what all this 'you may be useful' stuff is, but yes, I do speak Russian, English, and French. French being my weakest, but I can speak it and understand it pretty well. Russian was my first language, but I have trouble speaking it, but can understand it very well. It's the language used most where I work (McDonald's).

I'm from Belarus. Born in NY. Lived here my whole life.

So your family is from Belarus then?

Also, why in the hell is Russian the most used language in McDonalds?

nickjpass · January 20th, 2012, 06:11 AM

Most of the employees are from Europe. The AMERICAN boss hires Russians before Americans. Don't know why lol Probably gets some sort of bonus or something. I can't watch the video now. I'll tell you what he said later.

nickjpass · January 20th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Here is my translation:

Rider: Look what you've done *****
Random Dude: Are you okay?
Rider: I'm good, I'm good.
High Vis dude: Are you okay?
Rider: I'm fine.
Rider (to truck driver): What are you doing!?
Trucker: There was still a red light. What are you doing?
Rider walks away

koenigcitizen · January 25th, 2012, 02:12 PM

I am originally from Belarus as well...

Cool

nickjpass · January 25th, 2012, 02:15 PM

I couldn't understand them that well. Sound was pretty poor.

January 9th, 2012, 09:14 PM	#1
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January 9th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#4
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January 10th, 2012, 12:34 AM	#7
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	The wide angle lens tricks the eye in a couple ways. The truck was actually much closer than it looked, however he was also going much slower than what it looked like. Regardless, he definitely could have stopped safely in time. But knowing that the truck was closer than it looks in the video takes the mystery out of why he panicked the way he did. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

January 10th, 2012, 01:29 AM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what the hell why did he do that... he just tossed it down... who the hell just tosses it down? he easily could have stopped... did he panick brake and lose his front he didn't even pay attention to the guy waving at him to slow down __________________________________________________

January 10th, 2012, 01:33 AM	#9
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	The way he fell it seems like his rear slipped out, rather than the front. Whether it was from inexperience, panic, or stupidity, it was handled wrong, and I'm sure he's learned something from it. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

January 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#2
kiler ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Ferndale Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '79 Honda CX500, '71 Yamaha R5350, '72 Yamaha LT2 125, '75 Honda CT90 and a Ninny Posts: 20	I thought the thread title meant you were close to finally getting a bike

January 9th, 2012, 09:24 PM	#3
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	The guy could have braked in time...he panicked and just tossed it. Again...FEAR.

January 9th, 2012, 09:52 PM	#5
squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	he panicked. he couldve skid his tire all the way. maybe he shouldve just slowed down. I think he was just in a rush and didn't observe his surroundings and such.

January 9th, 2012, 10:06 PM	#6
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Looking at it a few times it seems as though he didn't even try. He goes to go around the car and then just practically jumps off the bike instead of trying anything else.

January 10th, 2012, 01:36 AM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	umm front tires dont turn into the fall when they have traction __________________________________________________

January 10th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#12
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	It was purposely misleading. Also, he could've braked lol It shouldn't have been that close, but it was. __________________________________________________

January 10th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#13
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	he could have stoped. he started to slow down, then acclerated and switched lanes, then dumped the bike. that made no sense, he obviously saw the truck and started to do the right thing, then went down hill from there. damn lucky too almost got trapped under the wheel.

January 10th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#14
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I've played the video through a few times and I can see this order of events: * He spots the truck pulling onto the road and into the far left lane well ahead of him. * He probably doesn't want to slow down and be stuck behind it so he does a shoulder check before changing lanes. * Upon bringing his head back to facing forward he (and we) discover that the truck hasn't just pulled out into the far left lane but is actually doing some kind of u-turn and is going back in the direction it came from cutting across the road. * You can see him almost immediately start braking when he spots the truck's, u-turn, manoeuvre * You can then see him turn the wheel slightly to the right... while still braking hard. * The rest goes exactly how it normally goes when you apply hard front braking and then decide to turn.

January 10th, 2012, 11:23 AM	#15
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Rear brake takedown. His right hand can be seen immediately sliding down the road. He could and should have stopped properly. Was the bike a GSXR? That could answer alot. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 10th, 2012, 02:22 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	All I know is the russian dude was pissed. I love being trilangual lol __________________________________________________

January 19th, 2012, 12:29 AM	#20
OzNinja250 ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Sydney Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 model in Black EX250J Posts: 10	wow, his foot was actually wedged under the bogie of the trailer, that was soooooo closseeee. Lucky for his foot the truck driver was aware and in control of his machine.

January 19th, 2012, 07:21 AM	#22
Xaxon ninjette.org newbie Name: David Location: Burnsville, MN Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 8	Its a perfect reason to wear safety gear though. Poor bike

January 19th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#23
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	He could have definitely have slowed down, and moved back over to the left or stop. I'm sure it was a surprise to the other motorists on the road

January 19th, 2012, 09:38 PM	#26
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Oh McDonalds... I'm sorry mate. Really.

January 20th, 2012, 06:11 AM	#29
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Most of the employees are from Europe. The AMERICAN boss hires Russians before Americans. Don't know why lol Probably gets some sort of bonus or something. I can't watch the video now. I'll tell you what he said later. __________________________________________________

January 20th, 2012, 07:57 PM	#30
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Here is my translation: Rider: Look what you've done ***** Random Dude: Are you okay? Rider: I'm good, I'm good. High Vis dude: Are you okay? Rider: I'm fine. Rider (to truck driver): What are you doing!? Trucker: There was still a red light. What are you doing? Rider walks away __________________________________________________

January 25th, 2012, 02:12 PM	#31
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	I am originally from Belarus as well... Cool __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

January 25th, 2012, 02:15 PM	#32
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I couldn't understand them that well. Sound was pretty poor. __________________________________________________