Close call today

YMCMB · August 15th, 2012, 05:51 PM

Didn't install my Go Pro camera to my new Icon Crossbone Racer helmet (Picked up today) And while coming home from school orientation (12 grade) and basketball practice I filled my tank up at Quik Trip and while going traffic was backed a bit on the opposite lane the idiot in front of me apparently stopped and let the car roll so it looked like It was going. I was going 40 indicated and I noticed he was stopped and had to brake hard and I locked the wheel up anddddd slid in oil left on the road I DID SAVE the bike idk how just natural reaction plus Im a big guy too. The bike whipped left to right fish tailing and the tire screamed lol. Was crazy couldnt swerve to my right traffic and to the opposite lane across the double was traffic. Dude was turning no turn signals or brake lights... I was like WTF. I wish'd I go pro'd it.

Old Lemon · August 15th, 2012, 06:35 PM

be a hero. go pro.

but good that u saved it

YMCMB · August 15th, 2012, 08:59 PM

Yeah I need the Hero2. I'll pick one up soon and probably give my other one away here if someone covers like 10 bucks shipping overnight

USPS has a 5$ flat rate box and its 5 more to expedite it for overnight shipping. But yeah. I almost flipped when it fish tailed guy next to me seen me save it and gave a thumbs up

Had my shorts on and basketball shoes... BUT i did put on my stryker knee pads helmet and a stryker vest and the icon arm and mesh jacket thing thats a stryker so I know not to squid it (;

Panda · August 15th, 2012, 09:08 PM

Nice save.

Also i thought you were a girl.

fatestkid · August 15th, 2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMCMB

Yeah I need the Hero2. I'll pick one up soon and probably give my other one away here if someone covers like 10 bucks shipping overnight

USPS has a 5$ flat rate box and its 5 more to expedite it for overnight shipping. But yeah. I almost flipped when it fish tailed guy next to me seen me save it and gave a thumbs up

Had my shorts on and basketball shoes... BUT i did put on my stryker knee pads helmet and a stryker vest and the icon arm and mesh jacket thing thats a stryker so I know not to squid it (;

Why not use the original as a second perspective for your more aggressive/adventure rides. Like side fairing or gas tank mounting but looking at you.

Also I'm glad you're okay

fatestkid · August 15th, 2012, 09:33 PM

The lack of brake lights make think how much of a safety hazard we create when we only use engine breaking :S

YMCMB · August 16th, 2012, 03:51 PM

It was crazy no turn signals or brake lights not even the taillights worked or illuminated at all. I assumed he was rolling cause it looked that way and a bike length from it I slammed the brakes on and instantly slid on oil on the road and fishtailed crazy haha my eyes behind the visor were like

then afterwards I was like

Trailerboy531 · August 16th, 2012, 04:09 PM

You're a guy?

Ah god dammit! Party's over...

dfox · August 16th, 2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatestkid

The lack of brake lights make think how much of a safety hazard we create when we only use engine breaking :S

Always put your foot on the rear break to illuminate the tail when engine breaking.

azimmer11 · August 17th, 2012, 05:49 AM

Also thought you were a girl. I am disappointed.

ZackoFF96 · August 17th, 2012, 06:14 AM

yeah i also thought you were a girl . a girl as pretty as your pic

Malicious Logic · August 17th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Good to hear you saved it. Gotta make sure you always keep an eye on traffic and what other vehicles are doing. Try not to rely on only indicator and brake lights. With good situational awareness, it shouldn't be too hard to gauge distances. Just my 2 cents.

YMCMB · August 17th, 2012, 09:26 AM

Agreed. But the girl in the avatar I know. (; She rides el CBR600RR though >,< But yeah shes chill.

Minikin_Jo · August 17th, 2012, 09:33 AM

I feel duped. LOL Clearly from reading ^^^^^ I'm not the only one.

August 15th, 2012, 05:51 PM	#1
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	Close call today Didn't install my Go Pro camera to my new Icon Crossbone Racer helmet (Picked up today) And while coming home from school orientation (12 grade) and basketball practice I filled my tank up at Quik Trip and while going traffic was backed a bit on the opposite lane the idiot in front of me apparently stopped and let the car roll so it looked like It was going. I was going 40 indicated and I noticed he was stopped and had to brake hard and I locked the wheel up anddddd slid in oil left on the road I DID SAVE the bike idk how just natural reaction plus Im a big guy too. The bike whipped left to right fish tailing and the tire screamed lol. Was crazy couldnt swerve to my right traffic and to the opposite lane across the double was traffic. Dude was turning no turn signals or brake lights... I was like WTF. I wish'd I go pro'd it. __________________________________________________

August 15th, 2012, 08:59 PM	#3
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	Yeah I need the Hero2. I'll pick one up soon and probably give my other one away here if someone covers like 10 bucks shipping overnight USPS has a 5$ flat rate box and its 5 more to expedite it for overnight shipping. But yeah. I almost flipped when it fish tailed guy next to me seen me save it and gave a thumbs up Had my shorts on and basketball shoes... BUT i did put on my stryker knee pads helmet and a stryker vest and the icon arm and mesh jacket thing thats a stryker so I know not to squid it (; __________________________________________________

August 15th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#6
fatestkid ninjette.org member Name: fatty Location: ottawa ontario Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	The lack of brake lights make think how much of a safety hazard we create when we only use engine breaking :S __________________________________________________ Work smart, play stupid.

August 16th, 2012, 03:51 PM	#7
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	It was crazy no turn signals or brake lights not even the taillights worked or illuminated at all. I assumed he was rolling cause it looked that way and a bike length from it I slammed the brakes on and instantly slid on oil on the road and fishtailed crazy haha my eyes behind the visor were like then afterwards I was like __________________________________________________

August 17th, 2012, 07:52 AM	#12
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Good to hear you saved it. Gotta make sure you always keep an eye on traffic and what other vehicles are doing. Try not to rely on only indicator and brake lights. With good situational awareness, it shouldn't be too hard to gauge distances. Just my 2 cents. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

August 15th, 2012, 06:35 PM	#2
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	be a hero. go pro. but good that u saved it

August 15th, 2012, 09:08 PM	#4
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice save. Also i thought you were a girl.

August 16th, 2012, 04:09 PM	#8
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	You're a guy? Ah god dammit! Party's over...

August 17th, 2012, 05:49 AM	#10
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	Also thought you were a girl. I am disappointed.

August 17th, 2012, 06:14 AM	#11
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	yeah i also thought you were a girl . a girl as pretty as your pic

August 17th, 2012, 09:26 AM	#13
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	Agreed. But the girl in the avatar I know. (; She rides el CBR600RR though >,< But yeah shes chill. __________________________________________________

August 17th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#14
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	I feel duped. LOL Clearly from reading ^^^^^ I'm not the only one. __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

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