And this guy walks away?

Dave · 09-03-2010, 11:11 AM

sly · 09-03-2010, 12:25 PM

ouch, that must of hurt the next day.... if not right then.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-03-2010, 12:28 PM

I saw that on the news yesterday. He is one lucky biker. That is how quick wrecks like that can happen. You don't have much reaction time.

**ringadingh** · 09-04-2010, 08:47 AM

I agree, I bet he'll be sore for a while.

Loafer · 09-04-2010, 08:53 AM

Was that the merri1?

cactusjack · 09-04-2010, 12:31 PM

He had shorts on, but was he wearing flip-flops? The guy is lucky, but he is also a moron.

madotu · 09-04-2010, 01:57 PM

The dude is very lucky!!!

**Jared** · 09-04-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

He had shorts on, but was he wearing flip-flops? The guy is lucky, but he is also a moron.

+1

He is obviously lucky to be still alive. Especially with the limited amount of gear he was wearing. A millionth of a sec later or sooner and he could have gone under the tires or flown over the car etc.

cajun2wheels · 09-04-2010, 02:16 PM

Looks like he lost one of his flip flops.For bike riding flip flops need a better retention system.

dandantmm · 09-04-2010, 09:17 PM

I didn't look like he even attempted to slow down so he wasn't anticipating anything nor was he covering the ft brake, rear brake, and horn. That car didn't make a 90 degree left, it crosses over into his lane before the bike was in the picture. There is a chance he might have misses it to the left if he had braked and looked for an exit path. Also notice the shadows. He's riding in the late afternoon with the sun to his back so that car was probably looking directly into the sun. I try to avoid riding like that as much as I can, especially on busy streets.

You always have to be aware of your surroundings.

usranger74 · 09-04-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I agree, I bet he'll be sore for a while.

Poor guy, he did not play football today for IA :'(

unwind2 · 09-05-2010, 08:23 AM

Flip flops, no helmet and him and truck both going pretty fast thru an intersection. ::) Notice the bike behind him apparantly driving more slowly thru an intersection and with full gear on.

Sin City Stan · 09-06-2010, 01:59 PM

Considering the lack of ATGATT this is incredibly lucky. It never fails to amaze me to see someone wearing shorts and flip flops on a bike.

**glwilson** · 09-06-2010, 04:07 PM

He might be more than sore... he might have internal bleeding; which has killed many motorcylists that appear to be somewhat "okay" after an accident.

Duane Allman (Allman Brother's Band fame) -- similar scenario... minor accident on his bike and appeared to be fine, only to die within hours from internal bleeding that couldn't have been stopped even if he had been in an emergency room.

Anyway... while anyone that is vigilant can get into an accident, this guy apparently was an accident waiting to happen from what I could tell... it was just a matter of time.

Just my two-cents. ;)

**cnc** · 09-06-2010, 05:38 PM

I feel for the guy and it is easy to criticize in hind sight but: Shorts, flip flops, a hoodie for a helmet and the fact that it looks like he never saw or anticipated the truck might turn, it sure does make a good "what not to do video"

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dandantmm Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 235	And this guy walks away? I didn't look like he even attempted to slow down so he wasn't anticipating anything nor was he covering the ft brake, rear brake, and horn. That car didn't make a 90 degree left, it crosses over into his lane before the bike was in the picture. There is a chance he might have misses it to the left if he had braked and looked for an exit path. Also notice the shadows. He's riding in the late afternoon with the sun to his back so that car was probably looking directly into the sun. I try to avoid riding like that as much as I can, especially on busy streets. You always have to be aware of your surroundings.
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unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	And this guy walks away? Flip flops, no helmet and him and truck both going pretty fast thru an intersection. ::) Notice the bike behind him apparantly driving more slowly thru an intersection and with full gear on. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	And this guy walks away? Considering the lack of ATGATT this is incredibly lucky. It never fails to amaze me to see someone wearing shorts and flip flops on a bike. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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09-06-2010, 04:07 PM	#14
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	And this guy walks away? He might be more than sore... he might have internal bleeding; which has killed many motorcylists that appear to be somewhat "okay" after an accident. Duane Allman (Allman Brother's Band fame) -- similar scenario... minor accident on his bike and appeared to be fine, only to die within hours from internal bleeding that couldn't have been stopped even if he had been in an emergency room. Anyway... while anyone that is vigilant can get into an accident, this guy apparently was an accident waiting to happen from what I could tell... it was just a matter of time. Just my two-cents. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	And this guy walks away? I feel for the guy and it is easy to criticize in hind sight but: Shorts, flip flops, a hoodie for a helmet and the fact that it looks like he never saw or anticipated the truck might turn, it sure does make a good "what not to do video" __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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