Mulholland Highway Video Thread - Page 4

Motofool · January 9th, 2013, 10:51 AM

Don't we have a concurrent thread about the same slippery patch of road?

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Originally Posted by subxero

.....But this is clearly a problem curve, i'm sure all the riders that go down there make mistakes, but something makes me think there is something in or on the road that pushes the threshold just over the edge and causes a lot of the crashes where they would normally get away with these mistakes
Perhaps oil in road, the way the pavement heats up or doesn't for that matter in a particular spot, a small knuckle in the road that is hard to make out and causes slight weight/traction loss in the rear end..........

I agree with you; just there are places like that one in many public roads.

Nothing visible reveals a problem, but definitely, there is less friction on that area (may be repair works with different materials, constant flow of water over it, little ripples, etc.).

As a rule of thumb, acceleration and lean angle should be moderated while going uphill, since more weight is naturally on the rear tire.

Sirref · January 9th, 2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lgk

anybody know where exactly this curve is, i tried looking in google maps, but can't pick it out...

muholland highway california
I feel that so many people lose their **** because of a combination of factors there, it's a popular spot so everyone is trying to show off and then there is probably oil or debris on the road due to other people crashing making it more dangerous and on top of that the arc of the corner is a lot tighter at the end then a lot of people seem to think and they don't enter it with the positioning to take that into account

Alex · January 9th, 2013, 11:42 AM

/mulholland crash vid threads merged

lgk · January 9th, 2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

muholland highway california
I feel that so many people lose their **** because of a combination of factors there, it's a popular spot so everyone is trying to show off and then there is probably oil or debris on the road due to other people crashing making it more dangerous and on top of that the arc of the corner is a lot tighter at the end then a lot of people seem to think and they don't enter it with the positioning to take that into account

i agree about the oil and sand there, and the spiral radius adds challenge since a slow down is necessary to not lose control. the banking of the road also is deceiving, people could actually be leaning about 8% more than a level road.

allanoue · January 9th, 2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

anybody know where exactly this curve is, i tried looking in google maps, but can't pick it out...

My best guess

lgk · January 9th, 2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

My best guess

looks right to me there are bad tire tracks everywhere

Motofool · January 9th, 2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Don't we have a concurrent thread about the same slippery patch of road?

Just found it in Riding Skills:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=121682

akima · January 9th, 2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

Link to original page on YouTube.

I like that guy's style. He and his bike look very cool! Also: it looked like his rear end was sliding for ages~ I think he was being quite gentle on the throttle - he didn't seem to make a sudden jerky reaction to the slide like some of the others.

allanoue · January 9th, 2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

I like that guy's style. He and his bike look very cool! Also: it looked like his rear end was sliding for ages~ I think he was being quite gentle on the throttle - he didn't seem to make a sudden jerky reaction to the slide like some of the others.

He was also the only one they show riding away.

CC Cowboy · January 9th, 2013, 04:29 PM

OK, I have the lowdown on these Mulholland crashes.

I was watching the latest moron highside and I started to look at their lines. All the idiots that crash come across the dark patch then follow the dark stripe on the outer part of their lane (outside). As I watched the elbow dragger and others who aren't crashing I noticed they take the line I would take, hugging the center line (double solid line) which not only gives you room for mistake but also KEEPS YOU OFF THE MARBLES left by the dozens of showoffs posing for the camera. As you know bits of rubber come off the tires as you turn and pile up on the outside of the track, or road, causing "marbles" which will make you lose traction and make a great crash camera shot.

Problem solved.

alex.s · January 9th, 2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

OK, I have the lowdown on these Mulholland crashes.

I was watching the latest moron highside and I started to look at their lines. All the idiots that crash come across the dark patch then follow the dark stripe on the outer part of their lane (outside). As I watched the elbow dragger and others who aren't crashing I noticed they take the line I would take, hugging the center line (double solid line) which not only gives you room for mistake but also KEEPS YOU OFF THE MARBLES left by the dozens of showoffs posing for the camera. As you know bits of rubber come off the tires as you turn and pile up on the outside of the track, or road, causing "marbles" which will make you lose traction and make a great crash camera shot.

Problem solved.

its not even that bad. the grip level there is fine especially compared to the rest of the road toward the rock store. the reason people crash there is because rnicky and his girlfriend sit out there with cameras and squids who don't know what they are doing try to get a knee down. the knight rider twins are good riders and live there and ride the road every other day. people who frequent the road take it just fine. its retards who don't know what they are doing and want a picture of them "being a badass" that cause all the trouble. at least people like clemson or the guys on gmr change locations and dont scout the place people crash the most trying to get them to show off there (resulting in a higher likelyhood of them crashing and the camera man filming it).

akima · January 12th, 2013, 09:43 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Watching the slow-mo replay I found myself saying "knee knee KNEE KNEE KNEE!!" I think his knee just missed the tarmac

Can't believe he almost fell backwards off the guardrail after surviving that wipeout

Motofool · January 12th, 2013, 09:58 AM

He was just trying to match the damage of the right knee.

This place attracts very peculiar people.

I believe that it was all carefully planned: the DZ sign on the road stands for "Drop the Zcooter".

akima · January 12th, 2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

I believe that it was all carefully planned: the DZ sign on the road stands for "Drop the Zcooter".

alex.s · January 12th, 2013, 01:03 PM

i bet those crocks helped a lot... god watching his knee drag along the pavement hurts to watch.

allanoue · January 12th, 2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Can't believe he almost fell backwards off the guardrail after surviving that wipeout

If he was not wearing that helmet, he does not stand back up. Here in PA that is an option.

akima · January 12th, 2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

If he was not wearing that helmet, he does not stand back up. Here in PA that is an option.

He knocked his head on the guard rail pretty hard.

csmith12 · January 12th, 2013, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

"Drop the Zcooter".

KY meaning of "Zcooter" has a totally different meaning.

lgk · January 12th, 2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i bet those crocks helped a lot... god watching his knee drag along the pavement hurts to watch.

it looked like he twisted his ankle bad.

he is not going to walk well the next morning...

himynameisjoe · January 12th, 2013, 05:20 PM

That guy on the scooter is extremely lucky! I'm surprised he's wearing a full face honestly. I mean come on... CROCS!!??

Miles_Prower · January 15th, 2013, 02:07 PM

but he's not wearing a full face LOL
if he got whipped around the other way he wouldn't have a face at all, it would have been whipped into the guard rail.
crocs..wow. I wouldn't wear them even if I was driving a car. Actually I wouldn't wear them period!

alex.s · January 15th, 2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

KY meaning of "Zcooter" has a totally different meaning.

they mean the same thing where i'm from... a cheap box you can get around with and put things in...

akima · January 15th, 2013, 03:24 PM

@alex.s & @csmith12: I suddenly get the feeling these "zcooter" comments have gone completely over my head. It's just a funny spelling of scooter right?

alex.s · January 15th, 2013, 03:31 PM

@Vagina.

choneofakind · March 22nd, 2013, 07:13 PM

A couple 250's in here, a 300 as well. Represent!

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · March 22nd, 2013, 07:28 PM

Good vid, Chris.

A pre-gen at 8:30 !

Is the girl a new trick from rnickymouse to induce crashes?

Love the old bikes and old riders just enjoying the view !!!

Watching it, I wonder why a guardrail more forgiving for motorcycle's low-sides has not been installed at such a popular point............you know, the type covering the posts.

Snake · March 22nd, 2013, 07:31 PM

Very cool video!

Slick_Stevo · March 22nd, 2013, 07:34 PM

there is that girl again...the one in the pink pants...she's always somewhre in this guys videos

akima · March 23rd, 2013, 01:51 AM

Great video @choneofakind. Was there some kind of creature on that riders back at about 8:25?

Motofool · March 23rd, 2013, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Great video @choneofakind. Was there some kind of creature on that riders back at about 8:25?

Maybe a squirrel in a backpack?

I saw a creature wearing a skirt at 8:20.....

akima · March 23rd, 2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

I saw a creature wearing a skirt at 8:20.....

I saw that one too. She had and possibly even still has, nice skin.

CC Cowboy · March 23rd, 2013, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

A couple 250's in here, a 300 as well. Represent!

Link to original page on YouTube.

First and most important, are those the Lululemon Yoga pants?

Second, what a bunch of noobs. Not a single wheelie coming out of the turn.

Third, nice McLaren. Was that a Yenko Nova?

Motofool · March 23rd, 2013, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

..........what a bunch of noobs. Not a single wheelie coming out of the turn.

9:25

CC Cowboy · March 23rd, 2013, 07:40 AM

I should have watch the entire video. Now I feel like such a jerk.

Motofool · March 23rd, 2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I should have watch the entire video. Now I feel like such a jerk.

Don't feel that way, but work on your target fixation........those Lululemon Yoga pants.....

LittleRedNinjette · March 6th, 2015, 09:28 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

What was he thinking?? Note the crocks go flying off the edge.

Racer x · March 6th, 2015, 09:56 AM

Murder cycles all of them. That is what happens when you have that much power

LittleRedNinjette · March 6th, 2015, 09:59 AM

Unruly breasts aren't they?

Singh2jz · March 6th, 2015, 10:21 AM

Concussion like symptoms. Send him to the locker room.

The Red Scourge · March 6th, 2015, 10:23 AM

It looks like he chopped the throttle off. Between that and putting his rubbery foot down I'm sure it was enough to lose traction. Was he filming this a a badass stunt or something?

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January 9th, 2013, 04:29 PM	#130
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	OK, I have the lowdown on these Mulholland crashes. I was watching the latest moron highside and I started to look at their lines. All the idiots that crash come across the dark patch then follow the dark stripe on the outer part of their lane (outside). As I watched the elbow dragger and others who aren't crashing I noticed they take the line I would take, hugging the center line (double solid line) which not only gives you room for mistake but also KEEPS YOU OFF THE MARBLES left by the dozens of showoffs posing for the camera. As you know bits of rubber come off the tires as you turn and pile up on the outside of the track, or road, causing "marbles" which will make you lose traction and make a great crash camera shot. Problem solved. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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January 12th, 2013, 09:43 AM	#132
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	Painful to watch scooter crash at Mulholland Link to original page on YouTube. Watching the slow-mo replay I found myself saying "knee knee KNEE KNEE KNEE!!" I think his knee just missed the tarmac Can't believe he almost fell backwards off the guardrail after surviving that wipeout

January 12th, 2013, 09:58 AM	#133
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	He was just trying to match the damage of the right knee. This place attracts very peculiar people. I believe that it was all carefully planned: the DZ sign on the road stands for "Drop the Zcooter". __________________________________________________ *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

January 12th, 2013, 01:03 PM	#135
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	i bet those crocks helped a lot... god watching his knee drag along the pavement hurts to watch. __________________________________________________

January 12th, 2013, 05:20 PM	#140
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	That guy on the scooter is extremely lucky! I'm surprised he's wearing a full face honestly. I mean come on... CROCS!!?? __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

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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	but he's not wearing a full face LOL if he got whipped around the other way he wouldn't have a face at all, it would have been whipped into the guard rail. crocs..wow. I wouldn't wear them even if I was driving a car. Actually I wouldn't wear them period! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

January 15th, 2013, 03:24 PM	#143
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	@alex.s & @csmith12: I suddenly get the feeling these "zcooter" comments have gone completely over my head. It's just a funny spelling of scooter right?

January 15th, 2013, 03:31 PM	#144
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	@Vagina. __________________________________________________

March 22nd, 2013, 07:13 PM	#145
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	More rnickymouse videos A couple 250's in here, a 300 as well. Represent! Link to original page on YouTube.
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March 22nd, 2013, 07:28 PM	#146
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 vid, Chris. A pre-gen at 8:30 ! Is the girl a new trick from rnickymouse to induce crashes? Love the old bikes and old riders just enjoying the view !!! Watching it, I wonder why a guardrail more forgiving for motorcycle's low-sides has not been installed at such a popular point............you know, the type covering the posts. __________________________________________________ *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

March 22nd, 2013, 07:31 PM	#147
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Very cool video!

March 22nd, 2013, 07:34 PM	#148
Slick_Stevo ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '13 GSX-R600, '09 Ninja 250, 04 SV 650 (track) Posts: 157	there is that girl again...the one in the pink pants...she's always somewhre in this guys videos

March 23rd, 2013, 01:51 AM	#149
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	Great video @choneofakind. Was there some kind of creature on that riders back at about 8:25?

March 23rd, 2013, 07:40 AM	#154
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	I should have watch the entire video. Now I feel like such a jerk. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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March 6th, 2015, 10:21 AM	#159
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