Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle Trip Day 3 Part 3 of 3 FJR1300 Crash

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8 жыл бұрын

Ending out the best and worst day of the trip with good weather, but a low speed crash, at least I did get some cool shots in and enjoyed the Parkway. Here's a tip that is common sense to anyone living with hills, but simply something I had never thought about, heard about or was taught even in my advanced riding course. U-turns on hills are completely different than flat ground! Now I know and knowing is half the battle ;) Final parts cost was $1070, so better than it could have been that's for sure. No real damage that effected the rest of the trip, just pride!
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@peterbecker1680 8 жыл бұрын

I just want to say that it took some guts to put this video on youtube for everyone to see. So many people would have just cut that part out to save face but by showing us all what happened it gives us the opportunity to learn from your mistake and I have most definitely filed that one away for future reference. Thanks again for posting this and keep up the great work, your videos are awesome!

@TwoWheelObsession 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Becker Thanks for watching!

@iancurnow9060 2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelObsession You are amazing

@oldaxehead655 8 жыл бұрын

LMAO - "scratched bag, gotta get a new bag now"...That's a beauty mark!

@anthonyjones2296 4 жыл бұрын

just learn how to sand premier and paint bubba. plus ride with out a windscreen all the time

@lucasgraham4762 3 жыл бұрын

Find some cool stickers

@MrTanker10a 6 жыл бұрын

Now I know why I am installing T-REX on my new 2017 FJR. I swear your video scares the crap out of me. I am installing T-REX Front Engine and Saddle Guard before putting it on the road ... Meanwhile, I am learning how to walk it in and out of my driveway. The FJR is undoubtedly Topsy. It has been 23 years since I have ridden a 512 pounds Honda 750K Anniversary Edition. After my first drop of my HONDA and (a bruised ego) from a turn on an oil slick in front of the WTC; I rode straight to my dealership for a set of crash -bar installation... You are teaching me a lot Brian...

@MrAbshark1 4 жыл бұрын

MrTanker10a I’m with you, I just bought a 2016 with 2300 mi. on it and it’s been 30 yrs. since my last bike. I’m getting protection before I even ride it. My friends are so anxious for me to go riding with them, but I’m in no hurry. I’m just pushing it around trying to get used to the weight.

@Greggspies 8 жыл бұрын

BTW least you had the balls to show this accident many wouldn't

@HighDesertCactus 8 жыл бұрын

+Howard Morton very true

@sprig6043 8 жыл бұрын

+Smile Always I was just thinking the same thing. This is why he rains supreme!

@Phyde4ux 7 жыл бұрын

*reigns

@hussar80 7 жыл бұрын

big bike man , everyone can do the same mistake, no matter how experienced you are

@AkulaSpawn 5 жыл бұрын

I don't remember seeing the crash?

@servicarrider 8 жыл бұрын

Part of riding bikes is coming off them. Just the way it is. Any time you can ride it home is a good day in my book.

@paulocioffi4860 5 жыл бұрын

amen to that. Iron (aluminium, plastic...) can be replaced. First time I fell and somebody told me that, I wanted to chew his head off. So right he was.

@norrinradd5501 3 жыл бұрын

Just Like snowboarding!

@laloalvarado599 8 жыл бұрын

Question is, what biker hasn't been in a situation where they feel like this?

@doulos77 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@willyb933 8 жыл бұрын

My heart came up in my throat at the pic …like all your subs I feel bad for your loss but relieved your ok. Your honest direct approach to this reality of riding is a big plus and learning tool for all of us. Thanks for your time!

@jimtomstimpson1477 8 жыл бұрын

the most significant thing you stated in this video is " all things considered, it's not that big of a deal."

@alanbrookes3056 4 жыл бұрын

Jim Tom Stimpson , FJR is a heavy bike at 265kg.

@MemphisMike901 7 жыл бұрын

Well that sucks Bryan. It happens tho. Little different riding the mountains than the flat Roads of FL. I applaud you for showing it. Most would have edited!!

@TSH2020 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing what most riders would not! A good lesson for us all. The most important point is you are OK. Be well and keep vlogging.

@AF-O6 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding four different big BMW ADVs over the past 20 years, and have been thinking about downsizing to something lighter than a 600 pound bike. Watching this video has convinced me. Now I’m going to binge watch all your FZ 09 videos.

@klmay65 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I’m a new rider and i appreciate seeing your experience.

@livingyourbestlife711 3 жыл бұрын

although somehow I just found your vlog..I am so glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one that went through these kinds of frustrations and mishaps! I beat myself up more than any other person I know.... Took guts to video this... thanks, fellow FJR rider!.

@chuckpolhamus5080 8 жыл бұрын

Number 1, frame sliders, Number 2 you drove away, come on dude count your blessings...

@johnjones5977 7 жыл бұрын

Canyon Cages front and back would have saved virtually all of that damage. I did exactly the same thing and the only thing scratched were the sliders and cages. Easily repaired.

@PapaP86 6 жыл бұрын

I'm probably going to get a 2015 FJR this week and Canyon Cages for the engine and luggage are likely being to be my first purchase. I've ridden for 10-11 years, but I've gone down on gravel once, and dropped my bike a couple times on accident during that time, enough to know things can easily happen.

@matthewcosgrove994 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. I think doing u-turns in areas such as this are tempting at times but so dangerous. Glad you are safe.

@bryanroberts 7 жыл бұрын

Only 11 bleeps! Pretty good! I'm watching this again, mainly cause youtube keeps recommending it to me, and some of these comments just baffle me. This is a very experienced rider with a heavy bike that made a low speed, down grade, u turn that went down. I've almost done the same thing twice, not on an fjr, and I'm 6'8" 340lbs with plenty of body strength. When they start to go it's almost impossible to hold them up!

@JuanPabloGallego1969 8 жыл бұрын

Man that sucks, glad you are all good. Naked bikes are awesome, I love my SV650....nevertheless the reason I got the FJR is because the wind protection on long rides. On the positive side you now have new material to share w/ the audience on how to replace / repair parts....and possibly how to properly make a U-turn ;-) You are a good sport to share all this experience.

@malamati007 6 жыл бұрын

You're a champ for posting this, man. I probably wouldn't have shared my embarrassment! But it's really great to see this and hopefully get the benefit of your experience....I'm going to try hard to remember it, and will cast good thoughts your way when I'm a bit more cautious for seeing the results of your get-off. So easy to do!

@marky0071 7 жыл бұрын

Fair play to you man, at least you've shown how easy it is to drop a big bike. It's happened to the best of us!! I'm great going in clockwise circles, but anticlockwise I'm awful!! Anyone else the same out there?

@raywise 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, anti clockwise u turns feel very strange to me, always have.

@uthrus 6 жыл бұрын

I dropped my VN 1500 on a hairpin curve, with a stop sign midway through it, on a steep hill. When I got to the stop sign, my feet wouldn't hit the ground. Once that beast was about 35 degrees, it was all over. Broke my break lever.

@johncooper8839 4 жыл бұрын

You really love your bike. Unfortunately this happens to anyone who rides, but it's awesome to see your evaluation skills. Thanks for all you do.

@spenceringle9887 8 жыл бұрын

glad your ok and your bike is ok I break stuff on mine all the time enjoy the rest of your trip we love your videos be safe have fun.

@ArizonaRE 8 жыл бұрын

I just can't click the like button on this one, Bryan! Didn't know you had an 'off' during your trip. I'm glad you're alright. Believe it or not I've had friends break their ankles on little tip overs like that. Really glad you weren't hurt.

@shadetreesurgeon 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man that sucks... my first experience with a windscreen was in California on the road glide and just going back to a naked motorcycle after using it was brutal!

@TwoWheelObsession 6 жыл бұрын

On a true naked it's fine - but with the lower fairing still in place it directs the wind like a wall lol

@indepublican 8 жыл бұрын

bryan, the slo-mo drop sucks. but you are a class act. I just started rding this summer on an FZ-07. you have been super helpful to me as well as inspirational. keep it up and thanks

@mikeb5745 8 жыл бұрын

I've been there. I dropped my 2006 fjr last summer coming to a stop on the second day of my epic Atlanta to Nevada trip. Fortunately, I only scuffed one panier and engine case. BTW, I snyced my throttle bodies using your video before the trip. It was very helpful! Best of luck.

@62hassebasse 8 жыл бұрын

Truely sorry about your crash. I´ve enjoyed your videos and instructions since I bought my FJR 2006 this summer. I was in your neck of the woods last week (Ft. Meyers) and wanted to stop by and say Hello and Thank you in person, but the rest of the family didn´t want the detour over Tampa on the way to Orlando. I hope you can keep up the good and inspirational work! Greetings from Sweden!

@davelittle1270 8 жыл бұрын

Ahh Man! Couldn't believe it at first when I first saw the cover of the upload. Glad you're okay & the bike functional where you can continue the trip. You handled it very well. May nuts and bolts be with you so you get that windscreen on! ~A fellow FJR driver

@ThomasNessman 7 жыл бұрын

After 48 years of riding without an accident, my wife and I just traded off the '06 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic for a '12 Can Am Spyder RT-SE5. The CA isn't for everyone, I will admit, but as we're both in our mid to late 60's, we recognized that the Harley was (for us), just becoming too unwieldy, heavy, and cumbersome to maneuver around with ease and peace of mind. I've been fortunate not having an accident, but am not naive enough to believe that it could, and never would happen to me. It could happen tomorrow. But hopefully, knock on wood, it won't.

@melvinmacaroyo2330 7 жыл бұрын

I'm getting older to and thinking of getting the spider to.

@toddtheobald3762 6 жыл бұрын

I am going to do the exact same thing. I have a Can Am RSS now for fun plus my Harley. But soon, I plan on selling both the HD and the Can Am RSS and get the Can Am touring model with all the bells and whistles and enjoy the 3 wheels. I love the Can Am.

@billdaggett7911 Жыл бұрын

A full dresser with typical load weighs upwards of 1000 lbs. Plus rider/passenger. Don't drop that in the road doing a U-turn. Although I will say the damage won't be a severe, if there's damage at all, as that little lightweight plastic bike in the video.

@rickbecker3239 4 жыл бұрын

I'm back for a return visit to this video. As bad as this experience it was for you, there are many teaching points about preparation and thinking on your feet that apply to this and many other situations. Bike drops are a risk all of us face. The discussion about the parts was helpful too. Sorry you had to pay the price for those lessons learned but thank you for the gift. All the best.

@TR5T 8 жыл бұрын

Uturns on a heavy bike on a two lane with no shoulder. Very very difficult. I always wait even for miles to get a good run at a uturn. Lovely bike! My FZ1 is heavy for me and a bit topsy.

@depravedone 8 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't bother replacing parts that are just minor cosmetic damage. Replaced those at tax time if it bothers you enough.

@ronsmith9251 6 жыл бұрын

The smoothness of the FJR never ceases to amaze me, even after a crash it's still turbine smooth. Glad you walked away from that one. You may have been mad at yourself for dropping it doing a U-turn, but at least you didn't wrap it around a tree at 55 mph like everybody else manages to do on that road.

@mikeyskitchenfoodporn1171 8 жыл бұрын

This shit will happen, smile...it makes your adventures more real. $1000.00 bucks in scratches.....you sir road away without one. Absolutely love your videos, I've been a motor head my entire life and am looking at buying my first bike this spring. I'm 40 and 15 years an Army Vet. Your reviews have really sparked an interest in riding. They've also given me a good idea for price point and level of motorcycle I should test ride.

@Dreamdrive555 8 жыл бұрын

Oh, bad luck. I understand your pain. I also ride FJR1300 and did the same thing. FJR was very heavy and repair cost・・・^^; from Japan

@BobCollings 6 жыл бұрын

Your video’s are really informative, this one tells me that the weight is an issue in slow speed turns..not a surprise - it is with my Vstrom as well..Thanks for posting!

@marklloyd4153 3 жыл бұрын

O it hurts me to c . U definitely thought me just go farther down the road and turn at a intersection,parking lot,etc . I won’t do that in the middle of the road like that. This is a valuable lesson u have taught me. Thanks for the great video . I can’t believe I haven’t seen this one before. U do such great videos.

@brong5 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the true experience, good luck to you!

@peterjones6733 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I've promised myself an FJR1300AS next year, looking at what happened to you, the bike doesn't do too well when it falls over. My old Deauville was good for that, no damage... yep, I also screwed up a u-turn :) I love the bike! Honda man for years but the ST is a bit old and only 5 speeds, hence moving to Yammy. You appear to be a very safe rider! 6th sense.

@jefflitwiller8510 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey through the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkway. I was thinking about riding it next summer. Sorry, but I did appreciate the filming of your bike dropped. The first time I did the slow U-turn, I fractured my tow. The second time was only hurt feelings. Heard you mention the Sunshine Skyway bridge. I used to live in Sarasota and would cross that bridge all the time. Beautiful area. Live in PA now.

@eddybedder2865 8 жыл бұрын

I commend you for showing the video, it shows others that anything can happen, even to experienced rider. I've been driving a city bus for twenty years and I still occasionally run up a curve. Boy does that hurt my ego, especially when theirs passengers. Love your videos!

@RodBarnes 7 жыл бұрын

FWIW: Really sorry this happened but glad you felt to share it. You make us all feel better for all the times we do something dumb-ass. We all do at some time. And we learn a few things -- like being sure to put a towel between our top-case and the shield we busted off. :-)

@gumerdominguez4091 3 жыл бұрын

You maybe the only honest rider , most hide the mistakes and forget we all do and learn from cuddos for you 👍👍thankz

@RogerBarraud 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see people stopping to see whether you are OK :-)

@craigmax3779 6 жыл бұрын

Trying to decide weather to get the Yamaha fjr1300 or the Kawasaki Concourse 1400.....Looking around the years 04 , 05 , 06. Any tips? Thanks

@hornet224 5 жыл бұрын

My Gen2 FJR also had a left side tip-over, but since I had installed faring sliders there was no damage except for a scuff mark at the underside of the muffler. No bags mounted.

@Backroadsbehindhdbars 2 жыл бұрын

I can laugh at this since it was so long ago. Trust me I felt your pain. Love your channel man.

@hoosierdaddy4847 7 жыл бұрын

that was a minimal wreck/wreck. be thankful. plus no injuries! never biked the blue ridge, but it's beautiful in a car also. be safe & ride on!

@charless8641 5 жыл бұрын

I had my bike go over when I came to a stop at a turn and there was gravel all over and no footing. First your mad then embarrassed but in the end the only thing that matters is you didn’t get hurt. Motercycle is easer to fix than you. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. Great video so beautiful up there. I am putting it on my bucket list.

@Impractic4lmn 8 жыл бұрын

At least you're okay. This could have been put down at high-speed, dropping it on a u-turn is the way to do it.

@jonnbravo9804 7 жыл бұрын

i saw this vid several months ago and another where you were riding a concours. i purchased a new concours about four months ago. Rode it to the dragons tail two weeks ago. what a blast. going back soon.

@HighDesertCactus 8 жыл бұрын

Could have been a lot worse! Love your videos keep it up!

@pandabaerpower 7 жыл бұрын

I too have an fjr.....love it..great scenery..great video, but most of all great sound of that engine..thanks.

@raywise 7 жыл бұрын

Mate I did this earlier this year with my FJ1200. Fully loaded panniers, at Mt Panorama ( Bathurst) race track. Its a normal road most of the year, did some sightseeing, and did a u turn from standstill on probably the steepest part of the track. It went over before I knew what was happening. Luckily my brother was there to lift the bike from my leg . I was overly tired from being at a 3 day rally, shouldn't have happened, but it did. You kick yourself for a week, repair the damage, and try not to let it happen again :)

@jackjetpilot 8 жыл бұрын

My heart sank seeing that. So glad you're physically ok.

@stubland9612 8 жыл бұрын

Feel your pain! It's happened to many of us, but it still hurts.

@aguiristante 8 жыл бұрын

Oh man Brian!! Seeing that red beauty on its side breaks my heart. You d think that the chrome strip on the bag would be sacrificial. My 2005 was dropped by the previous owner but it wasn t very noticable. It has 156 000 km on her now and it sill looks great. Glad you made it perty again.

@tldhthompson 8 жыл бұрын

so glad you're okay and that. beautiful bike is fine w only a few battle scars. stay safe!

@guytz77 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this reminded me of my U-turn drop while riding my '05. Did not break my windshield, but fell doing the same thing! Same road conditions... Are you my twin? LOL!

@rsimmons37 8 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT!!!! That was an unexpected beginning!! Glad you're OK!!!

@NotoriousGrease 6 жыл бұрын

I know this video has been up for awhile, but at least you are OK. I just recently found your video series. I have a 15 FJR, I love the bike, your videos have helped me do a few small things to her already. If you make it up to N. Fl and wanna ride let me know. Subscribed

@petehans8087 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I feel for you. I've got a Concours, and u-turns are a nightmare on two lane roads. After 42000 miles I've got several scratches and heavy plastic rubs. Even had the left side bag tore off when a cager passenger decided to get out and direct traffic, as I tried to get by. Luckly, it popped right back on. Although it does leak now. I've always figured to replace that stuff when getting ready to sell. Frightening to see how fast it adds up.

@S1kje 7 жыл бұрын

2nd question: what is that app or site you are using to look up parts and diagrams?

@ThePromidience 5 жыл бұрын

You do know maps on IPhone will semi still work without having cell signal right? I live in the country where there are dead zones and the maps will keep kinda working.

@GaryMCurran 8 жыл бұрын

Bryan, I'm very happy to see that you were okay in this crash. While I STILL don't have my bike yet (credit took a worse beating than your bike did because I had to get the mortgage company to help out while I was unemployed), you've taught me a couple of more lessons about riding. First, don't pull a U-Turn on a hill. Secondly, the rider is far more important than the bike. There is insurance for the bike, that's why we buy it. It isn't so hard to replace the rider. Third, come prepared. Bungees, towels, and a willingness to make things work to get you home. I'm glad the bike was repairable, I know it messed up at least that day of your ride, but you got home, you shared it will all of us, some of us learned stuff from it, and you found that there are a lot of nice people who are willing to stop and make sure you're okay. :) Love and miss that part of the country. Glad you made it home in one piece.

@smalltalk.productions9977 6 жыл бұрын

i'm impressed. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

@JimHoward 8 жыл бұрын

Were you able to Macgyver the windshield back on for your return trip?

@SVWildHare 7 жыл бұрын

Completely feel your pain. I'm from Plant City and moved about 30 min from where this was filmed about 16 years ago. Whole different world. I've seen a ton of bikes dropped.

@mikezakharov3230 7 жыл бұрын

What kind of helmet and bluetooth system do you use? Seems to reject road noise well.

@Oldfogey2014 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting your fall on KZfaq. At least you showed how to pick up the bike as it is something that worries me about a big bike. I have dropped my bike too doing something similar...glad you're not hurt...just take it as one of those things.

@totalchaos290 8 жыл бұрын

Man I feel for you. I ride FZ1 and did the same thing only was on sand. It hurt my pride more than the bike.

@bikersoncall 4 жыл бұрын

Can we do a u turn on a double yellow? I've searched this a lot , not found an answer.

@philiplaurell1163 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta give you a late thumbs up for sharing this, man. Yup every once in a while one needs to be reminded of what it was like to ride naked, lol.

@_DD2024 6 жыл бұрын

Curious why you were counting up all that cost? Did your insurance not cover accessories?

@TwoWheelObsession 6 жыл бұрын

Sure it would, if I wanted to spend MORE in the long haul with increased rates and the deductible. It's often less cost to pay for such cheap repairs yourself.

@pinoy1971 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Totally seeing myself doing all this, but I gotta say I'm not as composed when stuff like this happens...

5 жыл бұрын

No plsce for crash protectrs sliders on the new fjr??

@kellyj5389 8 жыл бұрын

If anyone doubts carrying the emergency stuff. They have great example of why it's needed.

@mattrowe6394 6 жыл бұрын

download the maps for offline use like you can get on Sygic?

@merksecution8395 8 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you had brought zip ties with you, if it would had held that screen on.

@FosterKittenFarm 6 жыл бұрын

Zip ties FTW. Always with me, as wel as ductape! gets you home most of the times!

@darkninja67 8 жыл бұрын

better bike damage than body part damage. Gorgeous bike, on my short list for my next ride. Thanks for the video.

@BobBerardjr772 6 жыл бұрын

Been awhile buddy.. Glad you're ok! It can be replaced

@denisgagnon7592 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same motocycle. The first thing I did when I got it, I added T-REX crash bars in the front and the rear. When I droped it,doing the same u-turn, there was only a scratch on the left miror. Cost of the repairs 150 $. Crash bars is a good investment.

@conceptcs 8 жыл бұрын

I almost dropped my bike doing a u-turn on a steep hill too. The bike wiggled like crazy for a couple seconds but I was able to gain control.

@giurgindemilan 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the mishap. I keep the rear brake applied and body weight on the opposite side while accelerating, maybe easier with the manual as opposed to the AS version I ride..

@Hyp3rband 8 жыл бұрын

Been riding all my life. And I dropped my brand new R1 in my driveway doing a slow U-Turn. Not much damage but it was embarrassing as hell. It happens to us all sooner or later. Glad your ok Brother.

@newera478 7 жыл бұрын

We've a saying about bikers. There are two kinds of them; those who have fallen and those who will fall. As much as it sucks to fall you can count yourself lucky if it happened on slow speed. Better to have a "hospital" visit for the bike than to the rider.

@jimmcc2543 Жыл бұрын

Are these bikes that unstable to hand turn them around say in your garage.

@wez9943 4 жыл бұрын

A few zip ties might have helped you out. You dealt with it well mate, it’s a pretty lonely place when you have a spill on your own.

@gsh319 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, go with the flow, your ok, no injuries. This my friend is what motorcycle tripping is all about. Its an adventure, not a soft convertible Sunday pleasure ride. Get the Porche if that's what your after.....Its a two wheeled, in the wind, against the elements adventure. At the exact minute you embrace that fact, it will become a total pleasure, good, bad and everything in between. A little damage yes.. we call those road scars, at least those were on your bike.....today. Learn to love the adventure and every trip become the best f--n trip you've done.@!! Ride on, be safe!

@nzbeeker1 8 жыл бұрын

Dude, sorry that happened, glad you are ok... but Damn... Sorry dude... Hey, what is that microfiche app on your phone? I have an iPhone 4, just wondering if something like that is available in my area. Looks like a useful app...

@TwoWheelObsession 8 жыл бұрын

Its just a website. Many stores have it to order parts

@nzbeeker1 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope your bike repair goes ok.

@nzbeeker1 7 жыл бұрын

D'oh! I dropped my CBR1000F, the video will not go live till 19/05/2017... Side stand was not all the day down....

@rzu7120 6 жыл бұрын

Was that a stock screen? I just test rode an FJR, and at 6'1" found the stock screen to be totally ineffective at blocking the wind.

@TwoWheelObsession 6 жыл бұрын

Yamaha touring screen

@comcastjohn 7 жыл бұрын

Were you hitting the front brake or dragging it when you were turning?

@zzanatos2001 8 жыл бұрын

I got a new 2011 FJR and dropped it in a parking lot about four months after I bought it. I was pushing it out of a parking space, and my left foot slid out on some fine pea gravel and oil. Once the bike was tipped past 45, I had to jump off and let it go. It really bothered me for a few days, and I actually even lost some sleep over it. But then I said, "Eff it." I still have scratches on my left bag, mirror and front signal marker. I'm not planning to fix them because it doesn't affect safety. However, if I have any more mishaps or damage to the bike, I might paint it, shrink wrap it, or plasti dip it. Most of the guys and gals I ride with have sport bikes, and they all have rock chips, scuff, scratches, and other cosmetic issues. Now I kind of have a philosophy, "If your bike is 100% flawless, then it's more a museum piece than a vehicle, and you're not really enjoying it to its full potential."

@zzanatos2001 8 жыл бұрын

***** I agree. I just tore three of my quad tendons on Valentine's Day and had to have my knee rebuilt. Luckily, I should be fully recovered by June, so I'll be ready to ride.

@baddriver3580 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, you rode away, don’t kick yourself too much! Good video, ride safe!

@tommyraleigh7734 2 жыл бұрын

Well at least you got the balls to show how easy it is to make a SIMPLE ERROR & it happens to most of us all so quickly. Initially panic sets in and then later you realise how lucky you/we are and realise that the damage is not major. The shock is initially terrible but you do later start to realise how much worst it could have been and then begin to get grateful. Oh, I like the way you casually (properly) backed into the FJR and flawlessly picked it up using your back and body strength. Ah, you are a seasoned rider and a proper MAN as you did man-up. Oh, I am/was 5.3inches and have had and rode/owned Suzuki GSXR 750 - Bandit 1200 - Honda St1100 & St1300 Pans and many Harleys etc. I an now 63 years old and probably have shrunk to 5'2" by now, however I have a 2011 Harley Davidson CVO Road glide Ultra from new and I recently purchased a 2014 FJR1300AE and I really love the FJR. The Harley is a fine machine; however the FJR is still a very refined machine considering it now over 20 years old with only a few changes made to the engine over the years... There are still very few sports touring bikes that will beat the FJR1300 and especially the 2014 Generation 3 FJR1300AE. Kind Regards Tommy.

@richardsutton01 2 жыл бұрын

We've all been there Bryan .... and it always sucks like hell. You took it very well in the circumstances.

@CycleDoc675 8 жыл бұрын

I dropped my new 2009 FJR (in 2009 of course) 3 times in 6 weeks. I know the feeling....but it motivated me to get a lot better since. The FJR is a top heavy bike at low speeds and even an advanced rider can tip it over quite easily.

@MRMRS2wheeler 7 жыл бұрын

Dude I totally feel your pain. I dropped my st1300 with me my wife on it while pulling over on an uneven road to get a picture of the welcome to Virginia sign. Oh, and it happened on a sunday afternoon (all dealerships closed) 2 days in on a 10 day trip from Florida to Canada. Broke the right mirror, and housing. Found a Honda dealer, and overnighted the parts and continued the trip. I was ready to head back home though.

@kman517 6 жыл бұрын

It happens. Came very close to dropping my new (to me) Honda 750 Super Sport in a parking lot the first few days I had it. Glad the damage is/was relatively easy to fix, though!

@uncleskull3270 8 жыл бұрын

My heart sank when I saw the thumb and the word "crash." Glad your body parts are ok. Mostly cosmetic damage to the bike, but it sucks shelling out an extra grand for the trip. Back in my day of naked bikes (early 70's), seven of us ran our CB750's from Chicago to St. Pete. Some stories to be told from that one . . .

@tefenankh 8 жыл бұрын

Ouch! I know that sinking feeling well.... I feel for you mate. I did something similar when my boot lost traction on a gravel road and down went Black Beauty...... luckily I have a canyon cage and pannier protectors on... not much damage. Something to keep in mind, is that with a top box on your COG is a bit higher and even with a canyon cage the FJR will roll over a bit further on the cage. Any way I enjoy your vids and look forward to the next one.... keep smiling from Oz