(04-20-2014, 11:04 PM)pechorin75_imp Wrote: It's funny, though, watching these crash vids, how often the people immediately jump up and start trying to lift the bike. Part of it's probably adrenaline, but there must be a pretty strong embarrassment factor too. It's kinda like they're thinking, "Maybe if I get this thing picked up right away, nobody will notice!"

Despite the fact that somebody's standing there with a video camera...

(04-21-2014, 05:24 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: Not sure if it counts...but I had a mountain bike crash( over the handle bars) due to some roots Saturday, sprained 3 fingers, having trouble using my CB1100 clutch hand....bummer, but if I can hurt myself that quick and bad on a bicycle going <5MPH, don't want to think of what a motorcycle could do. ( although I've had 2 over last 25 years)

(04-21-2014, 06:53 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: There's a video I wish I could find where a guy rides a bike straight into a brick wall. The wall is at the end of a 7-11 parking lot. As he pulls in he sees someone standing in front of the store (Silent Bob?) so he guns it to show off. The bike goes ass-up and he slams his head (no helmet) so hard his flip-flops come off. He hopped right up and entered the store!

(04-21-2014, 11:09 PM)VTR1000F_imp Wrote: here you can see a nice example of diesel spill crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YMH8n8C04UQ#t=324

(04-18-2014, 09:29 AM)Tortuga_imp Wrote: So I was out with Mrs. T a week or so ago when at a particular roundabout I smell diesel. Cautiously I enter the roundabout and see the patch of freshly spilt diesel which I gingerly mince around and avoid.

On the way back I give the same slick a wide berth and we get home safe and sound.

Today, I rode out and ended up at the same place, this time approaching from a different angle. My eyes were originally on the car to my left waiting to join the roundabout, which stayed put. Then I focused on the exit of the roundabout and looked for my line of drive.

I was using my limited peripheral vision to scan for spills on the road, but saw none, until it was too late.

My front tyre washed out like I'd hit ice. In a split second I goosed it, sat her up a bit, cleared the patch of diesel, smelled it , and made eye contact with the driver to my left who was all "wtf just happened?". I carried on, arse twitching for a few seconds, and then thought how lucky I'd been.

If I'd have throttled off, I'd have gone down. The bike felt Fur King heavy when it slipped. I'd never have caught it on my own, the bikes torque and the fact I had the revs in the mid range (4500 rpm ish) it picked up and got through the oil.

Scary stuff. I got home as quickly as I could and warmed up with a nice ale and some comfy clothing.

Good to be home!

Have any of you guys had a scare?