What to do in a crash situation

[muleskinner]

First, I have never understood the lay it down logic, brakes are a lot better at slowing you down than sliding across the street and a lot less painful. Secondly, I would never resume my speed in the situation you described. I would continue going slowly past the suspect cager. I never look at the driver to see if they see me because you cannot tell for sure even if you lock eyes, and even if they see you they may pull out anyway. I always look at their wheels. If their wheels move at all then the brakes go on and I proceed with caution. You want to be as slow as possible on impact, and not screaming in pain as the road scrapes your skin off and the bike crushes you while you slide underneath the cage.

"As you are screaming out in pain as the bike crushes you and the road scrapes your skin off!" You just ruined my breakfast! But yes, that's the most likely scenario. Slow down in traffic is what I do and watch the front tire for movement.

 

[dandiego]

It is my experience that a rider should take whatever action is most appropriate for the given circumstances in his or her particular situation.

Over the years, I'd thought of what I would do in the event of a crash. I sure planned to "look cool" as I avoided a get-off, or actually went down. Or as I broadsided that crazy old lady who failed to look both ways before sailing her big old Buick into my path.

When it finally happened (please see "Dan Diego's Asphalt Adventure" in a previous post), I didn't have time to react at all. I let the protective gear I was wearing do what it was supposed to do. And it worked well...for the most part. My helmet was smashed and my jacket torn in several places.

In the end, I was likely going too fast for conditions and when my R3T high sided, it was all I could do to remain conscious. It happened so quickly that I was standing up before I knew what had happened.

I envy those riders who have a second or more to prepare for the inevitable CRASH! I didn't have that option, but I came out OK.

There's my dos centavos...

 

[warp9.9]

Use a Polish Parachute !!!!
It opens on impact
Works everytime or atleast I never heard anyone tell me it didn't.
Just in case the newer improved models have a pull cord. If you impact something and it does not deploy you just pull on the rip cord and out she comes.
Oh and this does not void the warrantee.

Personally though I figure I will mess my drawers so much it will be like I am surrounded by a bad smelling liquid airbag

 

[Jerry C]

I have never claimed to be the best or the smartest rider around. When I hear someone talk about "laying down the bike" I believe that: 1) They were just in one motorcycle crash. 2) Very soon after the first crash they are going to be in a second crash.

Amazingly enough objects slide faster than they roll (That is why the back tire tries to 'pass' when you lock it up). Plus, when you lay down your bike you have given up all control of your motorcycle.

Later,
Jerry C

 

[TRIIICK]

Motorcycle crash What To Do - YouTube

My 2 cents..when i crashed in 2004 there were three things that i was very grateful for having that day,my helmet the crash bars and proper riding gear.Depending on which bike i ride there are times i ride without any of them..

 

[Terminater]

In the DOT hand book it tells you to hit anything straight up. You are on Sherman Tank.

 

[TRIIICK]

In the DOT hand book it tells you to hit anything straight up. You are on Sherman Tank.

Goldwing Air Bag - YouTube What they didn't tell you in this video is the poor guy (crash dummy) also broke both legs. I saw a Rocket III at the dealer that took a straight up hit the ole Rocket did hold up better than i thought it would.It's coming over the top that would worry me..