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Title: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Wheelbarrow on July 10, 2015, 05:05:15 PM

This type of idiot is giving bike riders a bad name!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjYmJVo6gRM&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjYmJVo6gRM&feature=player_embedded)

I just wonder what went on in his brain at that time. duh!

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: StinkyPete on July 10, 2015, 05:34:17 PM

Target Fixation....
Locked Arms....

Riding within his ego zone, but outside of his skill zone.

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: ppopeye on July 10, 2015, 06:25:03 PM

Not clever. Riding or choice of riding gear.

Notice the ute driver didnt even slow down.


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Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: STeveo on July 10, 2015, 06:26:27 PM

 :law

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Bikebear on July 10, 2015, 06:56:21 PM

It's obvious the guy had no idea. As mentioned above his arms were locked and he was looking exactly where he was going to end up. His head wasn't upright and he wasn't looking through the corner. Wanker reaped what he sowed.

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Biggles on July 10, 2015, 07:17:05 PM

In the slo-mo he kinda cartwheeled down the road which saved him sliding and getting far worse road rash.

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Brian on July 11, 2015, 06:45:52 AM

Quote from: ppopeye on July 10, 2015, 06:25:03 PM

Not clever. Riding or choice of riding gear.

Notice the ute driver didnt even slow down.


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i noted in the video comments the ute did stop as the collision cause the right rear to puncture......
Do you think the thought of being filmed by his mate played a part in his actions?

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Totgas on July 11, 2015, 12:04:16 PM

Quote

i noted in the video comments the ute did stop as the collision cause the right rear to puncture......
Do you think the thought of being filmed by his mate played a part in his actions?

I would hazard a guess and say "Yes" - too fast for his level of experience.
A.

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: Wheelbarrow on July 11, 2015, 04:30:31 PM

 I reckon that being filmed by his mate was a contributing factor. It made him show off and accelerating in a curve like that, it took him by surprise that the bike did not react as he intended. If he had known to counter steer correctly he could have corrected his trajectory before impact.

I think these things can happen also to young unexperienced dudes  when they ride in a group and have to prove themselves without having the techniques to support their moves. He was a lucky bastard though, considering wearing a tee-shirt......as long as he learnt his lesson!

Title: Re: What an idiot rider. The mind boggles
Post by: STeveo on July 11, 2015, 06:37:22 PM

Dunno about counter steering, just shut the throttle would have saved him.   :o