How in the heck did this happen.... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

dragula07 · 11-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Looks like some bikers could use a refresher MSF course.......

http://www.compfused.com/directlink/988/

nhoel · 11-03-2005, 10:06 AM

It seems like there was a jam up ahead with everybody hitting the brakes and made a stoppie... then it infected everyone else in the back... weird though, they must be moving faster than traffic or just not paying attention.

DrBob · 11-03-2005, 10:08 AM

Never rule out common stupidity.

Pinhy · 11-03-2005, 10:09 AM

and how did it get on camera?? almost makes me think it was a planned stunt...but probably not.

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dragula07 · 11-03-2005, 10:22 AM

It looks to me like it was an organized event and people had stopped on the opposite lanes to watch all the bikes (and take pics) when this happened. You see the one guy jump out of his car waving his hands to slow everyone down.

Also, you notice how many people locked up the rear tire? I guess it's a natural reaction to not use the front brake enough but I think I would have risked sliding out the front tire or even an "endo"(sp?) before plowing into my buddy in front of me. But who knows, I wasn't there. I've been in two bike wrecks and it happens a lot faster than you realize.

dragula07 · 11-03-2005, 10:24 AM

BTW, Did you notice the brake lights in the mufflers on the bike in pic number 8? That's pretty cool.

S2Design · 11-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Holy crap!!!

dragula07 · 11-03-2005, 10:32 AM

I was just looking around the internet for more info on what happened; apparently this was an organized bike rally somewhere in Russia. In looking at the background (buildings, signs), that's probably true.

MagnumForce · 11-03-2005, 10:38 AM

I've seen this before. It did happen in Russia. About one of the ugliest looking pileups of multiple bikes I've seen.

**intimid8er** · 11-03-2005, 10:41 AM

drag....nice to see you again....what's it been? Since July or something? Weren't you selling the M50?

dragula07 · 11-03-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

drag....nice to see you again....what's it been? Since July or something? Weren't you selling the M50?

Hey! I actually had the bike for sale locally but thanks to the local dealers practically giving away the 2006 models and leftover 2005 models, I couldn't even get what I owed on it.

I really like the bike (I just hate that friggin' seat). So, I just decided to spend the money to have a new seat made and keep the bike. I'll probably use "The teach"s guy from his other thread to make me a seat.

I don't have a lot of time to ride, but I live only a few miles from the worlds largest private motorcycle collection and right next to a motorcycle resort and on top of a small mountain that bikers LOVE so it kills me to hear all these bikes cruising by if I can't go ride too, ya' know.

sundude · 11-03-2005, 05:34 PM

Looks like Talledega after the first car checks up. What a mess! Glad I saw the pix. I'm doing the toy run this Christmas and I can see something like this happening since we get thousands of bikes particpating. There's always someone that has a couple of beers to start the day before riding...

Pinhy · 11-03-2005, 07:15 PM

thats why i like the back of the group...i can hang back a little and see whats going on ahead.

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The Teach · 11-03-2005, 07:16 PM

Wow that was ugly! I like the fact that the pictures do show so much.. The person leaning on another bike. The hair flying. lol

Uhhh I mean it's horrible.

chadrob30 · 11-03-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhy

and how did it get on camera?? almost makes me think it was a planned stunt...but probably not.

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It was probably on video originally, and they took screencaps of it to put on the net....awesome pileup though....

ILm50 · 11-03-2005, 08:07 PM

theres a lot of funny (and scary) stuff on that "compfused" site. My wife and I sat for quite a while at the computer one night, addicted to the stupid videos.. I found this one pretty amusing (non mc related)

fainting goats

chadrob30 · 11-03-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ILm50

theres a lot of funny (and scary) stuff on that "compfused" site. My wife and I sat for quite a while at the computer one night, addicted to the stupid videos.. I found this one pretty amusing (non mc related)

fainting goats

LOL, I saved that one to a jump drive a few months ago and showed everyone at work, it's a riot.... BOO! Baaaaaaa......thump.

Since we are only slightly off topic, check this one out...lol.

hopalong

MagnumForce · 11-03-2005, 09:00 PM

Whether OT or not, those animal videos do pose the question "How the heck did this happen?" The two-legged dog was a neat story.

ILm50 · 11-03-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

LOL, I saved that one to a jump drive a few months ago and showed everyone at work, it's a riot.... BOO! Baaaaaaa......thump.

Since we are only slightly off topic, check this one out...lol.

hopalong

kids liked that one, now they're torturing our poor dog! lol

Mavman · 11-03-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

LOL, I saved that one to a jump drive a few months ago and showed everyone at work, it's a riot.... BOO! Baaaaaaa......thump.

Since we are only slightly off topic, check this one out...lol.

hopalong

The dog's cool! Just happy hopping along.....ha, yeah thank God our son's to young to comprehend this stuff too.......we got 2 dogs and four cats....

11-03-2005, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
dragula07 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 91	How in the heck did this happen.... Looks like some bikers could use a refresher MSF course....... http://www.compfused.com/directlink/988/

11-03-2005, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
nhoel Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	It seems like there was a jam up ahead with everybody hitting the brakes and made a stoppie... then it infected everyone else in the back... weird though, they must be moving faster than traffic or just not paying attention. __________________ Cash Only!!!

11-03-2005, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,764	Never rule out common stupidity. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

11-03-2005, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I've seen this before. It did happen in Russia. About one of the ugliest looking pileups of multiple bikes I've seen. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

11-03-2005, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,087	drag....nice to see you again....what's it been? Since July or something? Weren't you selling the M50? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

11-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	and how did it get on camera?? almost makes me think it was a planned stunt...but probably not. .

11-03-2005, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
dragula07 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 91	It looks to me like it was an organized event and people had stopped on the opposite lanes to watch all the bikes (and take pics) when this happened. You see the one guy jump out of his car waving his hands to slow everyone down. Also, you notice how many people locked up the rear tire? I guess it's a natural reaction to not use the front brake enough but I think I would have risked sliding out the front tire or even an "endo"(sp?) before plowing into my buddy in front of me. But who knows, I wasn't there. I've been in two bike wrecks and it happens a lot faster than you realize.

11-03-2005, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
dragula07 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 91	BTW, Did you notice the brake lights in the mufflers on the bike in pic number 8? That's pretty cool.

11-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
S2Design Member Investigator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '03 Santa Cruz Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,022	Holy crap!!!

11-03-2005, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
dragula07 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 91	I was just looking around the internet for more info on what happened; apparently this was an organized bike rally somewhere in Russia. In looking at the background (buildings, signs), that's probably true.

11-03-2005, 05:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	Looks like Talledega after the first car checks up. What a mess! Glad I saw the pix. I'm doing the toy run this Christmas and I can see something like this happening since we get thousands of bikes particpating. There's always someone that has a couple of beers to start the day before riding...

11-03-2005, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	thats why i like the back of the group...i can hang back a little and see whats going on ahead. .

11-03-2005, 07:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Wow that was ugly! I like the fact that the pictures do show so much.. The person leaning on another bike. The hair flying. lol Uhhh I mean it's horrible. __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

11-03-2005, 08:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
ILm50 In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 138	theres a lot of funny (and scary) stuff on that "compfused" site. My wife and I sat for quite a while at the computer one night, addicted to the stupid videos.. I found this one pretty amusing (non mc related) fainting goats __________________

11-03-2005, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Whether OT or not, those animal videos do pose the question "How the heck did this happen?" The two-legged dog was a neat story. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

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