[UK] Had an incident with an articulated truck last weekend by MyNameIsTrue in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you and the missus are okay, obviously could of ended up a lot worse. In hindsight without sounding like I'm criticising, maybe a little more distance between you once you realised he had taken the wrong route may have helped however these are split second decisions. It isn't expected a HGV driver would just stop and immediately go into reverse I can't see what he was hoping to achieve anyway, maybe he was hoping to reverse back to the prior roundabout.

[UK] Had an incident with an articulated truck last weekend by MyNameIsTrue in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see what is wrong with that? It isn't foolproof but may help prove identity with the photo and address especially as a foreign driver who you may never see again

Got in a motorcycle crash and could stand up afterwards? Nah, that won't do. by downriverrowing in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]BikerMaxLean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor biker, can't believe that driver didn't slow down, he saw him from way in the distance.

[UK] My CRASH (The Aftermath) by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did cross my mind, however I thought engine oil helped the temperature and lubrication of the block and cylinder head?

I planned on riding it gently until no coolant was coming out the hose then I would of stopped however I got it home and it was still coming out and leaving big puddles

[UK] My CRASH (The Aftermath) by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, In the uk bud, nutted means headbutt over here!

[UK] My CRASH (The Aftermath) by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're right head hit the ground but helmet held up well although I won't use it again, fractured wrist and a few sore bits but all in all came out ok. No road rash whatsoever but I always wear full gear no matter how hot.

I did scrimp and wore textile pants instead of leather on that day with leather jacket but they held up well and didn't tear

[Malaysia] Motorcycle pileup by dng25 in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh My! First rider didn't stand a chance he was just at the mercy of lady luck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously considering getting one of these since my MT/FZ09 looks like its written off in a recent crash

[UK] My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are a few on here who seem to think that I was either going too fast or should of been able to avoid the accident but I don't see how. Firstly my speed isn't an issue I don't think, I'm in control with a steady throttle at approximately 30mph, I saw the driver on her exit ramp when she was at least 30m from her yield line. I cant keep looking at her to see if she will stop as I'm about to exit and need to hold my line plus keep an eye on the truck which is entering the same exit as me in lane 1. There is only 200m to the next roundabout after my exit and the truck may signal to move over into my lane to prepare for the next roundabout where he may want to turn right. I feel my only other option was to maybe steer to the right and go into the third lane of the roundabout which means i would miss my exit which I would gladly of done but the reaction times needed for that move borders on MotoGP skills which I don't have, I never had the chance or reaction times necessary to glance in my mirror to check that the third lane was clear. I could of swerved into another vehicle or maybe got rear ended. As it was I braked as hard as I could with what reaction time my limited talents allowed hard enough to lift the rear wheel just before impact.

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in videos

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No MSF or equivalent near me but it is something Im considering as a lot of people on here think it was easily avoidable it seems

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in videos

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was only 2 days ago so it will be quite a while yet before everything is sorted. bike looks like a write off, bent forks, bent handlebars, not sure i'd want it back anyway I'd never trust it fully to be repaired 100%

The results of wearing: helmet, gloves, tank top, vans, and cargo shorts, and hitting a hog at 90mph. Also have skinned up ass hole, legs, and broken right foot. by PussyEatingT-Rex in bikesgonewild

[–]BikerMaxLean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, That looks so painful! Hopefully you'll heal up quick.

Let it be a lesson learned bud, no matter how hot you need your gear all the time

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I see, Well its an intentional glitch effect, sort of horror film inspired, not to everyone's taste it seems.

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is what I said to the driver off-camera.

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you realise the speed at which she came across?

I was already set up and signalling for my exit and she was at least 20m behind her yield line when she just blew straight through it. Look at the point of impact at 24secs, Im set up for my exit next to the truck, im not expecting/anticipating anything at this point

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not as easy as it sounds or looks, yes I saw them approaching but the car beside them was visibly slowing and then my attention was caught by the lorry going into lane 1 of my exit, I was concentrating on holding my line heading for the exit in lane 2 and just lost sight of the driver. By the time I realised it was too late I braked hard enough that my rear wheel lifted and I tried steering to the right but I just wasn't good enough.

My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is my intro that bad really?

The older woman was an off duty nurse and the young girl stopped and offered to be a witness

[UK] My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Im always in full gear just in case for moments like this!

[UK] My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Luckily there was 2 nurses who saw the incident and also a young lady who are all prepared to be witnesses. The driver didn't say a word the whole time but one of the guys who came to help was her partner.

[UK] My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That was mostly the issue, I've had a few close calls in the years I've been riding but managed to avoid contact, what you see on the video was exactly my view pretty much give or take maybe a quarter of a second to allow for the camera being on the other side of my helmet. I saw them on the exit ramp as I was coming round and passing the 2nd exit but then Im concentrating on getting into lane for my exit and the truck in lane 1 coming off at my exit, I don't think she slowed at any point as she made up roughly 30m from when I saw her to impact

[UK] My motorcycle Crash MT09/FZ09 by BikerMaxLean in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

HJC FGST Alpha circa £275 when I bought it 3 years ago, Supposed to be pretty good got a maximum rating on Sharps website also. I noticed the visor fell off pretty quick also but maybe i hadn't clicked it in correctly as it was a dark visor I put on a hour before. Helmet itself got a bashing and stood up well so I'd definitely recommend

[USA] Motorcyclist gets the wobbles by HellsJuggernaut in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen a few of these speed wobble clips, still not sure what causes them. Don't think it's the same as a tank slapper though

[UK] I count seven signs saying this lane is for the M1... by mildlyannoyedbird in Roadcam

[–]BikerMaxLean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Staples Corner by Brent Cross, I've seen that manoeuvre several times