The three best ways to crash and kill yourself on a motorcycle: An irreverent video on motorcycle safety.
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The three best ways to crash and kill yourself on a motorcycle: An irreverent video on motorcycle safety.
Thanks for the reminder, I was just about to put my leathers and helmet on and go for a putt – it’s a nice day here in Taos NM. Always appreciate the informative emails and videos!
Vern Congress is legislating stupidity every day. That being said safety can not be legislated.
I’ve ridden since 1958, had close calls almost every year.To many inattenative car jerks.And now the cell phone thing adds to complete spaced out drivers. Yes i’ve lost a few freinds due to alcohol.,, and it’s their mistake.I think a big part of the current fatality’s is the sport bikes, namely 600 cc are quiker than our 1000cc were ten yrs ago and by young guys callenging each other , namely longer wheelies, nosey’s or front brake stand ups. Iguess we all have to learn by ourselves,our mistakes. They can’t legistate stupidity…
Thank you to the responder who pointed out that these statistics make no sense; the 45% without/55% with factor. I understand that a helmet is a safety item, but it doesn’t help our cause to spew out statistics that indicate ignorance. I have only been signed up for this newsletter for a short time and I mean no disrespect to anyone, but I am disappointed with the inflammatory information in this video.
The sad truth is that educated and dedicated individuals can impart their wisdom to other riders, but is is the responsibility of the rider to use it.
I’ve had my bike license since 1976, aged 21. Had car license from 17. I live in South Australia. Back then it was just apply to have a bike license added to my car license. Put L plate on rear or bike and go teach your self and learn from your mistakes. I made a few but nothing painful.
These days they want you to know it all before you get on the road. But even with all the rider safe courses that we now there is still an increase in bike accidents resulting in injury or death.
But like vane says “Statistics is a powerful tool, but used by unskilled people just wishing to impress, it’s a crap”
But so called professional safety experts do it as well.
e.g. Get a front page headline in the paper “25 more people died on bikes this year than last year” Sounds bad, yes it is, one person is to many but it’s used to bring in stricter laws. What they won’t look at is the overall percentage.
E.g. Last year their was 1000 bikes on the road. 100 people died. (terrible) 10 percent
This year 1500 bikes on the road and 125 deaths. 8 percent or 2 percent decrease.
Theirs lots of ways you can play with numbers, that’s just one.
We have an add campaign on TV at the moment telling us that the worst place to be on a bike is in an intersection. Somewhat true, but I would have thought danger to limb and life would come from just about anywhere on any road where there is more than just you on the road.
As far as I’m concerned there’s only one person responsible for my safety and that’s me.
Good website and interesting reading/listening/videos. But, PLEASE learn the difference between “me” and “I” in sentence construction. It hurts my ears to hear them used incorrectly.
I run the only school for advanced motorcycle training in Ontario Canada its based on the UK police system of motorcycle control. I really support MCG in what he is doing training and awareness saves lives. I use statistic’s and many other tools in my course and will use anything that gets the message across. All bikers need more training than they receive from the government that issues a licence to them. In Europe this is nothing new and advanced training is common place. Here its almost unheard of. If you want to further your skills check out my website or email me I’ll give you a rider assessment for free I am taking bookings for next year so don’t wait too long . All types of bikes and riders welcome maximum of 5 per class. hope to see you soon ride safe Mick
Sorry forgot this one….wear black anf turn ALL your lights off…this works good too !!!!
I have been riding since I was 15..I am now 66, still riding and never had a serious accident. Also, I”ve learned a heck of a lot in my riding career. !!!!
Firstly…the statistics, Bikes have steadly been getting faster and more powerful. If something happens in front of you at high speed it gets mighty hard to stop or avoid the hazard.
Now…a bit more on how to kill yourself real fast on a motorcycle…..daydream whilst riding and admire the scenery and please…don”t stop if you start yawning…guaranteed to work.
Just think that someone has to pick up the pieces of your body….I”ve been there. Not nice.
Be safe and use commonsense. You have people who love you..don”t hurt them as well….
I agree with your conclusions but you picked the wrong graphics. If you read the pie charts all that says is the percentage of motorcycle deaths vs. total deaths is rising. This may or may not be because a greater percentage of motorcycle riders are dying… but I doubt it. More likely is that cars and trucks are getting safer so there are fewer deaths in that group causing the motorcycle fraction to rise.
I have heard that the increase of new riders due to rising fuel costs has also skewed the accident rate upwards.
All that said, I agree 100% with your suggestions and the alcohol and lack of protective gear problem.
Earlier this year I had my first accident, an oblivious driver turned left directly in front of me causing me to lay the bike down to avoid a collision. As always I had my Neon Yellow armored jacket, gloves, full helmet, leather armored pants, heavy boots and additional armored vest on. I got out of this one with only a broken rib… no cuts bruises or funeral.
I am willing to bet that oblivious, reckless car drivers are way up there in the cause of motorcycle fatalities, maybe not the top three but I would be shocked if they weren’t in the top ten!
After riding for 38 yrs , my girlfriend and I established a Bikers Emergency Servives ICE here in South Africa, we have over 70,000 registered bikers in this country.
The increase in accidents is amazing and mostly caused because of alcohol, high speed and in general riders with limited experience and very powerful bikes.
At least 5 times a week I pick up fallen bikers on the highway I travel to work and back, what I have seen lately is a total lack of safety gear – no gloves, boots , trousers or even at times a jacket. riding at 260 to 300 kms will remove most skin on a body when hitting tar , split lane between congested traffic between 160 to 220 km yes that how we drive is just stupid.
Anway to safe riding, a fallen brother and sister is always remembered , and its pointless
A recent article in MCN (medical motorcycling) pointed out why just one drink is dangerous. Even of you would blow under .08%, just one drink releases enough inhibitions that you would be inclined to take greater risks. I love a beer as much as anyone. But we just can’t drink any amount and ride. If you do, you are constantly entering the Darwin Awards competition.
Crashes , Ive had a few , but then again , too few to mention, Yes there were times , I’m sure you’d know , when I bit off more than I could chew, To think I did all that , I faced it all , the record shows I took the blows , And did it my way.
( thanks to Frank for the words)
Just a lighthearted line on a serious subject
I believe in safety, wearing helamets, jackets, boots, gloves, etc. is being smart. but when unexpected have an accident due to machnicial failure, thats something that you cant avoid.
See back in March of 2011, I had my first accident on my 2003 ultra classic. My front brakes suddenlly locked while running on the road, causing a serious accident.
The insurance adjusters determined that is was my fault for appling the brakes, and for failing to repair them properly.
Question here is why do I need insurance if its not going to cover for my accident.
At the accident the bike landed on my leg, I ended up at the hospital, I had to use crouches, leg, and knee braces. for more then two months.
I was haded to work which is about 17 miles away, the accident accurred about 3 miles from my work. No I did not have problems with my brakes, The witnesses where people in motor vehicles who almost hit my from behind due to my unexpected accident., and police officer. The person who had stopped to render aid, and police officer, where the ones who had picked up the bike trying to move of the road, when they noticed the bike wouldn’t move, even after being in neutral. The brake fluid had to be released, and bleed in order for them to move the bike off the road.
I was taken to the hospital, in severe pain. I found out after doing some research, that the Harley front braking does lock up on many occations with out notice and unexplainable.
I still looking to file a suit againts Harley Davidson and Gieco Insurance Co.
Just for anyones information, I have being riding motorcycles for 35 years and never had a motorcycle accident on the road and I had never dropped my bike or anyother bike. See I grew up riding moto-cross bikes, which give me a great deal of experience. I respect riders who repect their motorcycles, and others.
If you any question or concerns, you can contact my me for further information at robertlosoya@mail.com
J
Statistics is a powerful tool, but used by unskilled people just wishing to impress, it’s a crap.
What shall we understand: 45% were not wearing helmets while 55% had the helmet ON. You have better chances without one, right ?