Amazing save! - Page 2

CC Cowboy · May 14th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Why does he look back?

No mirrors!

Kevin2109 · May 14th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

No mirrors!

lol, I got that, but still why at all?

CC Cowboy · May 14th, 2011, 04:09 PM

When you are racing you aways want to turn around and look before you're going to crash so you know if someone is going to run you over.

Kevin2109 · May 14th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Oh! that makes sense, thanks for clearing that up

So he knew at the end he wasnt going to make that corner then?

CC Cowboy · May 14th, 2011, 04:21 PM

Kevin, if you watch any racing on TV these guys turn around and look how close the guy is behind them (remember the no mirror post). They try to do it at a safe place on the track but as you can see in the video that isn't always the case. It is stupid to do since the pit board will tell them where they stand but it's hard not to look and see who is behind you and how close they are.

KazMan · May 31st, 2011, 04:30 PM

He was looking back to see who was around before he started the big drift, unfortunately the bike didn't understand it was supposed to be a drift and not a pitch...lol If I recall correctly, that year on the Cagiva, Randy wasn't exactly thrilled with the Pirelli tires, thus it became a big smokey drift show at most races as he couldn't run up front for many reasons.

EthioKnight · February 5th, 2012, 03:52 PM

'nuff said

Link to original page on YouTube.

CZroe · March 3rd, 2012, 06:33 PM

Luckily, motorcycles are inherantly stable in motion and want to return that way on their own.

thisisbenji · March 3rd, 2012, 06:39 PM

Holy crap, I wish the clip started before he lost control.

EthioKnight · March 3rd, 2012, 07:13 PM

This one is also pretty amazing in my books...the bike doesn't whip-lash as savagely but it's quite amazing still.

Link to original page on YouTube.

akima · March 4th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

This one is also pretty amazing in my books...the bike doesn't whip-lash as savagely but it's quite amazing still.

Link to original page on YouTube.

What do you think he did in order to make that save?

EthioKnight · March 4th, 2012, 02:40 PM

I would love to puff out my chest and give you an an eloquently put answer thus demonstrating my intelligence and in doing so impressing you, a girl

...but I don't know Akima, I can only hazard a guess. I hear not fighting the bike in situations like these is the way to go and perhaps a bit of luck?

akima · March 4th, 2012, 02:47 PM

^

Klondike1020 · March 4th, 2012, 02:50 PM

That dude didn't lose control he was just throwing out some drift skills lol.

nickjpass · March 4th, 2012, 07:40 PM

Just mute the video first.

It's not that amazing, but still, it's amazing.

Link to original page on YouTube.

MikeBudd · March 4th, 2012, 08:20 PM

How are those saves even possible? (well @CZroe explains it... but still!!!)

cbdallas · March 5th, 2012, 06:41 AM

I think it has a lot to do with having presense of mind to let the bike do what it wants to do when you realize it's gotten out of shape. In that last video, I think he probably removed power from the rear wheel, and also resisted braking so the tire had the best chance of re-gaining grip. While most of us instinctively use braking, which can sometimes make things worse, he just let the bike correct itself. Not always an option when you're in traffic, but it's the perfect response on a track.

duckracer · March 7th, 2012, 10:54 PM

While racing ccs super twins at Hartland Park I got to see the guy in front of me almost highside. He kissed his front fender in the process of saving it! I would have bailed! Oh and one lap later he passed me and checked out! Now that is some big balls!!!!!!

akima · March 8th, 2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckracer

While racing ccs super twins at Hartland Park I got to see the guy in front of me almost highside. He kissed his front fender in the process of saving it! I would have bailed! Oh and one lap later he passed me and checked out! Now that is some big balls!!!!!!

"Checked out"?

EthioKnight · March 8th, 2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

"Checked out"?

Could he be referring to the 'checkered' flag?

Alex · March 8th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

"Checked out"?

Passed him quickly and kept on going into the distance.

CZroe · March 8th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Like when you "check out" and leave a hotel behind.

akima · March 8th, 2012, 07:45 AM

I guess that's an Americanism then... or a nonakimism at least.

burningscooter · March 8th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

CC Cowboy · March 8th, 2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeBudd

How are those saves even possible? (well @CZroe explains it... but still!!!)

Never give up!

akima · March 8th, 2012, 09:02 AM

@burningscooter: that's amazing! He's got skills.

CZroe · March 8th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I guess that's an Americanism then... or a nonakimism at least.

I dunno... I've never heard it before either and only understood because of Alex. Unless you mean "checking in and out" of hotels is an Americanism, in which case, that's news to me.

duckracer · March 8th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Sorry guy's must be a midwest racer term! You guys got it rite though! Checking out means he passed you, then out rode you untill he was so far ahead there is no chance of catching him!

MikeBudd · March 8th, 2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Never give up!

Osiris · June 13th, 2012, 01:19 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · June 13th, 2012, 01:30 AM

/merged

rojoracing53 · January 27th, 2013, 01:10 PM

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=496811677027400

I can't find the video outside of facebook to embed it so her it is anyways

Edit:found it

Link to original page on YouTube.

Trailerboy531 · January 27th, 2013, 01:39 PM

You have got to be shitting me....

rojoracing53 · January 27th, 2013, 01:42 PM

I've almost done done this at over 100mph but alias I can't run that fast so the bike got away from me

Joshorilla · January 27th, 2013, 02:10 PM

Looks a bit staged... And is it just me, or does it look like the two other riders deliberatly cross path between him and the bike? It wasn't their racing line, it just looked reckless.

beninja · January 27th, 2013, 02:14 PM

Looks staged to me too, the two other riders could of stayed on the outside or inside. It is a cool video though

rojoracing53 · January 27th, 2013, 02:18 PM

Could it have been staged? Yes

But that would still require them to crash in a way that the bike went strait and not into the wall. I can't think there would be many attempts to get it right

As for the riders swerving. Well from their point of view there trying to predict the path of travel as well as getting on the correct side of the track for the next turn so in an instant the path they took seeming like the best bet.

Don't analyze the video just watch it smile a bit that's what it there for

Jiggles · January 27th, 2013, 02:28 PM

It is fake it was made for a commercial

allanoue · January 27th, 2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Could it have been staged? Yes

But that would still require them to crash in a way that the bike went strait and not into the wall. I can't think there would be many attempts to get it right

As for the riders swerving. Well from their point of view there trying to predict the path of travel as well as getting on the correct side of the track for the next turn so in an instant the path they took seeming like the best bet.

Don't analyze the video just watch it smile a bit that's what it there for

Alex · January 27th, 2013, 06:39 PM

/moiged.

May 14th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#43
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	When you are racing you aways want to turn around and look before you're going to crash so you know if someone is going to run you over. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 14th, 2011, 04:21 PM	#45
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	Kevin, if you watch any racing on TV these guys turn around and look how close the guy is behind them (remember the no mirror post). They try to do it at a safe place on the track but as you can see in the video that isn't always the case. It is stupid to do since the pit board will tell them where they stand but it's hard not to look and see who is behind you and how close they are. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 5th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#47
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Amazing save! 'nuff said Link to original page on YouTube.

March 4th, 2012, 07:40 PM	#55
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Just mute the video first. It's not that amazing, but still, it's amazing. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________

June 13th, 2012, 01:19 AM	#70
Osiris ninjette.org member Name: Howie Location: Petersburg VA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Yet, but looking for a 250 Posts: 16	must be cause hes riding a kawi Link to original page on YouTube.

May 14th, 2011, 04:12 PM	#44
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Oh! that makes sense, thanks for clearing that up So he knew at the end he wasnt going to make that corner then?

May 31st, 2011, 04:30 PM	#46
KazMan ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 228	He was looking back to see who was around before he started the big drift, unfortunately the bike didn't understand it was supposed to be a drift and not a pitch...lol If I recall correctly, that year on the Cagiva, Randy wasn't exactly thrilled with the Pirelli tires, thus it became a big smokey drift show at most races as he couldn't run up front for many reasons.

March 3rd, 2012, 06:33 PM	#48
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Luckily, motorcycles are inherantly stable in motion and want to return that way on their own.

March 3rd, 2012, 06:39 PM	#49
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Holy crap, I wish the clip started before he lost control.

March 3rd, 2012, 07:13 PM	#50
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	This one is also pretty amazing in my books...the bike doesn't whip-lash as savagely but it's quite amazing still. Link to original page on YouTube.

March 4th, 2012, 02:40 PM	#52
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	I would love to puff out my chest and give you an an eloquently put answer thus demonstrating my intelligence and in doing so impressing you, a girl ...but I don't know Akima, I can only hazard a guess. I hear not fighting the bike in situations like these is the way to go and perhaps a bit of luck?

March 4th, 2012, 02:47 PM	#53
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	^

March 4th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#54
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	That dude didn't lose control he was just throwing out some drift skills lol.

March 4th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#56
MikeBudd ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): RED 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 304	How are those saves even possible? (well @CZroe explains it... but still!!!)

March 5th, 2012, 06:41 AM	#57
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	I think it has a lot to do with having presense of mind to let the bike do what it wants to do when you realize it's gotten out of shape. In that last video, I think he probably removed power from the rear wheel, and also resisted braking so the tire had the best chance of re-gaining grip. While most of us instinctively use braking, which can sometimes make things worse, he just let the bike correct itself. Not always an option when you're in traffic, but it's the perfect response on a track.

March 7th, 2012, 10:54 PM	#58
duckracer ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Ofallon, Mo Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1098 and 04 Ninja 250 race bikes Posts: 60	While racing ccs super twins at Hartland Park I got to see the guy in front of me almost highside. He kissed his front fender in the process of saving it! I would have bailed! Oh and one lap later he passed me and checked out! Now that is some big balls!!!!!!

March 8th, 2012, 07:14 AM	#62
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Like when you "check out" and leave a hotel behind.

March 8th, 2012, 07:45 AM	#63
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 guess that's an Americanism then... or a nonakimism at least.

March 8th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#64
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	Link to original page on YouTube.

March 8th, 2012, 09:02 AM	#66
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	@burningscooter: that's amazing! He's got skills.

March 8th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#68
duckracer ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Ofallon, Mo Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1098 and 04 Ninja 250 race bikes Posts: 60	Sorry guy's must be a midwest racer term! You guys got it rite though! Checking out means he passed you, then out rode you untill he was so far ahead there is no chance of catching him!

June 13th, 2012, 01:30 AM	#71
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January 27th, 2013, 01:10 PM	#72
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	How to get back on after lowsiding http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=496811677027400 I can't find the video outside of facebook to embed it so her it is anyways Edit:found it Link to original page on YouTube.

January 27th, 2013, 01:39 PM	#73
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January 27th, 2013, 01:42 PM	#74
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I've almost done done this at over 100mph but alias I can't run that fast so the bike got away from me

January 27th, 2013, 02:10 PM	#75
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Looks a bit staged... And is it just me, or does it look like the two other riders deliberatly cross path between him and the bike? It wasn't their racing line, it just looked reckless.

January 27th, 2013, 02:14 PM	#76
beninja ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 102	Looks staged to me too, the two other riders could of stayed on the outside or inside. It is a cool video though

January 27th, 2013, 02:18 PM	#77
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Could it have been staged? Yes But that would still require them to crash in a way that the bike went strait and not into the wall. I can't think there would be many attempts to get it right As for the riders swerving. Well from their point of view there trying to predict the path of travel as well as getting on the correct side of the track for the next turn so in an instant the path they took seeming like the best bet. Don't analyze the video just watch it smile a bit that's what it there for

January 27th, 2013, 02:28 PM	#78
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January 27th, 2013, 06:39 PM	#80
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