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Message started by Tiefighterpilot on 05/30/10 at 11:22:39

Title: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 05/30/10 at 11:22:39

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L6S1cfsyac&feature=related

How the hell do you avoid something like this. I love being in a group, but it is really scary.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Phelonius on 05/30/10 at 11:53:44

I notice that the innocent biker that was hit from behind had not got up after the crash. The car driver who was on the motorcycle behind got up apparently unhurt. I say car driver because that is the way that person rode, as if he were in a car. Dummy!

Phelonius

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Skid Mark on 05/30/10 at 13:52:30

I guss you have to know who is in the group. And put the inexperienced and goofs up front.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by verslagen1 on 05/30/10 at 14:21:42

the idiot was draggin' his foot thru the curve.
that's why he locked up the front cause he couldn't brake with the rear.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by earlytimz on 05/30/10 at 15:29:46

Riding in groups makes me nervous too, unless I've ridden with them before and/ or know they can ride.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Oldfeller on 05/30/10 at 15:32:17

Ride at the back of the group and keep a bit of safety distance.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Dj12midnit on 05/30/10 at 17:22:04

That is not riding in a group. That is a bunch of singles who should not ride near others.

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by kimchris1 on 05/30/10 at 17:51:00

Yes it appears he was dragging his right foot first or set it down a bit and then the left.
If you view the video more than once it appears the driver of the 3 bike that caused the accident did either get shook up or sustain some injury as he limps over to the side of the road and sits down.

I have ridden in groups as large as 10,000 and groups as small as 4. I prefer to ride either in front or back. I also do not tailgate no matter if I am on a bike or in the cage.

I decided unless it is the annual Toy 4 Tots ride I will no longer participate in larger groups than 4 people. It is best to know who you are riding with..

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by Tincanman on 05/30/10 at 20:31:07

well every one MISSED the obvious reason for this!!! THERE all on the WRONG side of the road!!! LOLOLOLOLOL [smiley=beer.gif]

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by mick on 05/30/10 at 21:22:23

44797E73717E7D717E100 wrote:

well every one MISSED the obvious reason for this!!! THERE all on the WRONG side of the road!!! LOLOLOLOLOL [smiley=beer.gif]

It was probably in England or New Zealand or Japan they ride on the left in those country's. FYI

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by mick on 05/31/10 at 19:14:16

did you miss some thing Tin can man ?

Title: Re: This is why I don't ride in groups
Post by 23Skidoo on 06/07/10 at 07:48:18

Sorry to bump an old post but I'm playing catch up and this caught my eye... Bike no.1 out front looks like a small bike and the rider not the most confident imo, see how he goes into the bend on the defence and as far to the left as possible, aware he's got 2 faster bikes behind him he looks over his right shoulder wondering what they're doing.. Bike no.2 clocks the guy in front is going slower but he's going too fast... what to do..? overtake on the bend..? We can't see what's around the corner but whatever he hits the anchors anyway.. Bike rider no.3 is riding the worst of all, even if he had his foot on the back brake in the first place and not showing off (look at his throttle control) he would have ended up in a hedge sooner or later... Bike no.4 is on L plates so I suspect a 125 and am guessing this in the UK.. Summer season is here over in Blighty and on a sunny sunday it's like every prat that has had his 2 wheels stored in the garage over the winter thinks he's racing the Manx TT.. seriously gets on my tits as I ride everyday of the year unless the snow says it's too dangerous.. My advice is keep your distance and ride with confidence, watch your speed and at least have a small clue as to how to ride a bike.. ;) ::)

quick edit... I'm guessing bike 1 and 4 are riding together and bike 2 and 3 have cut in between 'em.......

edit no.2 just to confirm weekend riders... note how bike no.3 shows no care or concern about his fellow biker that he just ran into and is laying in a ditch..... >:(

I bet bike no1 got the blame even though it wasn't his fault....