sParkSnare Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Today around 10:00 a.m. on I70 eastbound, around mile marker 69 (west of Columbus), a rider about 80 yards in front of me went down like he'd been shot. I saw his head literally bounce off the highway (scared the sh*t out of me, can't even imagine what must have been going through his head at the time). Turns out his rear tire blew. He never had a prayer of maintaining control.The good news is he walked away, more or less unscathed, because he was wearing his gear.Rider: I was the one who got your bike off the highway - hope it can be fixed. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Damn that's scary. Good looking out for them and moving the bike. Kudos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wow! ATGATT!That just re-assures me that changing the rear tire on my bike before today's ride was a good idea, otherwise that could have happened to me (much easier than if I hadn't, we all know that "stuff happens.") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 As much as I think I would be calm if I witnessed a crash, I am sure I would be freaking out trying to avoid bike parts, the bike and of course the rider. Glad to hear he was able to walk away. I get concern on some of my favorite roads that have metal guard rails lining the edge. If I went down, I am sure you collide with one of the posts supporting the metal rail. I am not worried about the sliding, just the "what you hit" to cause you to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 interstate sniper is back... first thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Wow, glad he was okay. This is why I wear gear. You just never know when a deer might bolt in front of you, you blow a tire or the rapture comes upon you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Def a good thing he was wearing gear. Glad they are safe and +1 on helping get the bike off the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I get concern on some of my favorite roads that have metal guard rails lining the edge. If I went down, I am sure you collide with one of the posts supporting the metal rail. I am not worried about the sliding, just the "what you hit" to cause you to stop. Gaurd rails are nothing, the new gaurd wire systems are deadly. I picked up all 3 pieces of a rider who crashed west of Zanesville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 ^^Yikes!! While the roads look "funnier" on a motorcycle, they are also more dangerous due to the protection devices designed for cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Gaurd rails are nothing, the new gaurd wire systems are deadly. I picked up all 3 pieces of a rider who crashed west of Zanesville. I don't know how those stupid things are even legal...you hit one of those in anything other than a cage and its game over. I would rather just slide off the road than hit those death contraptions. Whoever thought they are a good idea needs to run into one about 70mph on a bike then reassess his opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 You can stop a bike upright after a rear tire flat. Be quick on the front brake and stop fast on the side of the road. You can let off the brake, but it will wobble hard, even at slower speeds. I know, easier said than done. I had to do it once on a freeway. But there was a little bit of warning wobble, and I chose to stop anyway and see what it was. That turned into an attempt to stand it on it's front wheel on the berm when all the air blew out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I don't know how those stupid things are even legal...you hit one of those in anything other than a cage and its game over. I would rather just slide off the road than hit those death contraptions. Whoever thought they are a good idea needs to run into one about 70mph on a bike then reassess his opinion.Yeah. But how many bikes run into one of those compared to how many cars hit them that would have crossed over and into oncoming traffic.I think its a numbers game when designing things like that.... how may lives could be saved as opposed to the few unfortunate riders that might die hitting one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yeah. But how many bikes run into one of those compared to how many cars hit them that would have crossed over and into oncoming traffic.I think its a numbers game when designing things like that.... how may lives could be saved as opposed to the few unfortunate riders that might die hitting one. +1 Especially when they say "Well it's only one, maybe two on a bike. But a family minivan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yeah. But how many bikes run into one of those compared to how many cars hit them that would have crossed over and into oncoming traffic.I think its a numbers game when designing things like that.... how may lives could be saved as opposed to the few unfortunate riders that might die hitting one. This is exactly what I thought. Keeping cars from crossing medians is what those are all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 dunno, sacrificing one group of people in favor of another isn't very popular.Ask Adolph Hitler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Multiple things here;1) Gear = Living, let's be honest, had he been wearing Tshirt, jeans, and sneakers no helmet, he leaves in a MedFlight and we have another thread in Fallen Riders. No ?'s asked.2) Sounds like you were behind him, target fixation could have ended your day as well, not in a good way. Naturally if you are following at a SAFE distance, this is not the case, but had you been riding staggered and close, it could have been bad for you two.Been there for both, track style, but either way. These are things people must think about each and everytime they ride. I saw about 25 people out today, 1/2 or more had their helmets strapped to their bikes like giant frame sliders, while wearing shades and Tshirt. Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Me too. Seeing an increased number of helmets strapped to the back. It's like it's a "style" that has to be done to be part of the cool crowd. And yes, the T-shirt and shorts and type of bike all speak for that life style chosen. Combined with the other life style that doesn't use helmets, that's quite a few lately. I'm guessing that more than 50% of the riders I've seen don't have helmets on. I realize that it's all on local roads that have speed limits of 35mph or lower, but I'm pretty sure that is where most of the collisions and falling down would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Me too. Seeing an increased number of helmets strapped to the back. It's like it's a "style" that has to be done to be part of the cool crowd. And yes, the T-shirt and shorts and type of bike all speak for that life style chosen. Combined with the other life style that doesn't use helmets, that's quite a few lately. I'm guessing that more than 50% of the riders I've seen don't have helmets on. I realize that it's all on local roads that have speed limits of 35mph or lower, but I'm pretty sure that is where most of the collisions and falling down would be.That just bugs the shit out of me...My dad is looking at a touring bike to his stable. Concourse, FJR or the ST1300. Anyways a salesman at a dealership was saying that one of the bikes side luggage bags wouldnt hold a helmet. My dad and I looked at each other and said shouldnt you be wearing the helmet??? The salesman (early 20's) replies "well if its a hot day and your cruising around you may not want to". I just rolled my eyes and walked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Gaurd rails are nothing, the new gaurd wire systems are deadly. I picked up all 3 pieces of a rider who crashed west of Zanesville. thats been my argument on those since they put them up. Terrible. absolutely crazy. I understand its a cost cutter, but its also a people cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjettman Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 That just bugs the shit out of me...My dad is looking at a touring bike to his stable. Concourse, FJR or the ST1300. Anyways a salesman at a dealership was saying that one of the bikes side luggage bags wouldnt hold a helmet. My dad and I looked at each other and said shouldnt you be wearing the helmet??? The salesman (early 20's) replies "well if its a hot day and your cruising around you may not want to". I just rolled my eyes and walked away.That salesman is an idiot. And my FJR bags hold my size large Arai's, which is nice when you park the bike at a restaurant or something and don't have to carry your helmets around.Sorry for the off topic but what a stupid sales guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 thats been my argument on those since they put them up. Terrible. absolutely crazy. I understand its a cost cutter, but its also a people cutter. Yep, I recovered left arm, torso and belly button down. He was wearing a helmet though for what it was worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yep, I recovered left arm, torso and belly button down. He was wearing a helmet though for what it was worth.Definitely a job I could not do. Thanks to you and the others that can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 You become numb to it after a week or so and its just another day at work like any other job. The only ones that still get me are calls for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 If he had a rear tire BLOW out then he was running unsafe tires. Meaning that there was prob cords showing of close to it, never heard of a bike tire blowing out. Even if you pick up a screw, or nail it will not pop just leak out slowly. Hell a guy I work with pick up a piece of green rod steel in his back tire on the commute into work and his tire held, till after work when the air leaked out. Good thing this guy had gear on atleast he was smart about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 yea my friend went down last night, we all stopped. Bikers stick together . I wanted to beat his ass though cause it wasnt a unavoidable mistake it was stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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