It's quite evident that you target fixated on the crashed bikes and drove straight in to them instead of attempting to swerve to the left like the other riders.
The 2d and 3d crashes prove the rightness of the 4-second rule. Need 1 second to recognize danger, another second to react positively to the danger, and then 2 seconds more to rejoice for avoiding the collision. Remember this at least: For every 1 mile per hour you ride, you cover 1.467 feet per second. At 30 mph, you travel 33 feet in the second your mind says "Danger!" and will need another 33 feet or so to brake or swerve in time to avoid the danger. Give yourselves that cushion, guys!
@zany2x You're right, we may have been a little close, I was about 4 seconds behind the guy who crashed though, but because it was a blind turn I didn't see he was in the road until about 1 second before the hit. We were also just entering the twistys so we were still in "highway" formation and staggered, which is why I was on the inside of the turn.
@mcl768 Well, actually you want to be at least 4 seconds behind the rider directly in front of you. The rider who filmed your spectacular crash had the right idea -- he was about 5 seconds behind you.
So much to learn in riding a motorcycle on the street. At least with this crash, you get another chance to ride smarter.
@VampyrMentality Thanks for hoping its ok, but sadly it isn't, but everyone involved is so that's good, of course there will be a video when I get a new one :)
Yep, when I saw it was the CHP, I fixated on the car, and ... you know the rest. Man, life is gonna suck. If I ever get pulled over, I just know their computer is going to scream cop hater!
Gear will save your life! Looks like the cop was decent about it.
redrr04 3 months ago
It's quite evident that you target fixated on the crashed bikes and drove straight in to them instead of attempting to swerve to the left like the other riders.
Sucks.
Linussbugg 5 months ago
Dude prob freaked out when he saw the cop. Gotta keep more space in between yall. Luckily you lived, so you can learn.
Zolundo 5 months ago
That sucks, I know you just got that bike. I guess the protective gear worked.
ImRamro 6 months ago
@ImRamro Yup, I had it for 127 days and put 2200 miles on it, the gear did its job.
mcl768 6 months ago
The 2d and 3d crashes prove the rightness of the 4-second rule. Need 1 second to recognize danger, another second to react positively to the danger, and then 2 seconds more to rejoice for avoiding the collision. Remember this at least: For every 1 mile per hour you ride, you cover 1.467 feet per second. At 30 mph, you travel 33 feet in the second your mind says "Danger!" and will need another 33 feet or so to brake or swerve in time to avoid the danger. Give yourselves that cushion, guys!
zany2x 6 months ago
@zany2x You're right, we may have been a little close, I was about 4 seconds behind the guy who crashed though, but because it was a blind turn I didn't see he was in the road until about 1 second before the hit. We were also just entering the twistys so we were still in "highway" formation and staggered, which is why I was on the inside of the turn.
mcl768 6 months ago
@mcl768 Well, actually you want to be at least 4 seconds behind the rider directly in front of you. The rider who filmed your spectacular crash had the right idea -- he was about 5 seconds behind you.
So much to learn in riding a motorcycle on the street. At least with this crash, you get another chance to ride smarter.
zany2x 6 months ago
I hope your bike is ok.Glad everyone involved could walk away from it.
VampyrMentality 6 months ago
@VampyrMentality Thanks for hoping its ok, but sadly it isn't, but everyone involved is so that's good, of course there will be a video when I get a new one :)
mcl768 6 months ago
Wow that was an intense ride. Glad everyone is ok from this incident.
x1tekja 6 months ago
@x1tekja Yeah, it was I'm putting together a video of the entire day so be looking for that soon.
mcl768 6 months ago
I bet bike 1 target fixated on that patrol car! "Oh man if i went wide and hit that cop car i would be screwed."
I'm glad everyone is ok!
JeddLawler 6 months ago
@JeddLawler Yes that, and he was going too fast into a blind tight turn without much twisty experience.
mcl768 6 months ago
@JeddLawler
Yep, when I saw it was the CHP, I fixated on the car, and ... you know the rest. Man, life is gonna suck. If I ever get pulled over, I just know their computer is going to scream cop hater!
MrMotoSV 6 months ago
Wow, "who hit my car?" not is everyone okay? fucking cops....
motob751 6 months ago
I'm just glad all of u r ok. I was glad to see all of u standing. Hope u r all resting and get better soon!
mbca77 6 months ago
@mbca77 Thanks M.A. I've been on the phone with the the other guys, we're all recovering pretty well.
mcl768 6 months ago
that screwed up, please guys, go easy on those blind corners.
I've seen too many crashes this summer already
nokiakeys 6 months ago
I know this is a no-brainer, but this is exactly why everyone should follow ATGATT.
trumpet90909 6 months ago
@trumpet90909 Agreed.
mcl768 6 months ago
Hope you guys are ok, could have been much worse.
dxd828 6 months ago
@dxd828 Yes, we were all lucky to walk away from it.
mcl768 6 months ago