This is the 1st video of yours I've seen & I'm so happy to know you made it through what could have been a tragic turn of events. There is an old saying that "life is what happens while you're making other plans" & this is a perfect example of that. It sounds as if this was a huge wake up call for you to be more present in what you're doing & for that reason this terrifying experience was a blessing... God bless🙏
@rodneyfulmer7690Ай бұрын
Firstly, really glad you're ok. Secondly, thank you for your transparency and good job on educating new riders/non riders on the realities that come with motorcycles. Even seasoned riders like myself and others who have posted here will make mistakes, and all we can hope for is that when we do, we deal with them the best way we know how. You did great given the situation.
@BugzyMotoАй бұрын
Thanks so much for saying that, I do hope this video helps people in the same way making that mistake helped me learn. Thanks for watching:)
@nycmaverick2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah also the pavement doesn’t care if you wear a jacket but we do. There are tons of great summer jackets please get one.
@ratjaw752 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. It reminds all of us how quickly things can go wrong every time we throw a leg over our bikes. I've been riding for 30 years and I can guarantee when I go for a ride later this afternoon I'll remember this video. If we all take the time to learn from someone else's mistakes then we should be safer collectively. Glad you weren't hurt!
@cameronl.47022 ай бұрын
It happens, so long as you learn from those mistakes. You'll be a way better rider for it.
@josephfriedrich97922 ай бұрын
Good on you for recognizing and removing your distraction.
@nu_rider9552 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for what you went through and am glad you're OK. That being said , I have heard about those types of intersection s. They are very dangerous the way they stack the lights one right after the other. I had to rewatch that section in your video to see the red light, my focus was on the Flashing red/green lights off center of the screen. If you were to have stopped it seems you would have been a likely candidate for being rear ended due to the intersection type. Don't feel bad and consider it a life lesson. Again glad you're OK and please be safe out there.
@kramer88652 ай бұрын
Glad you were okay. Justin is absolutely right, intersections are very dangerous especially for motorcycles so always make sure you are on full alert while riding through them. Ride safe out there
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Exactly! He’s always right 🤪 thank you so much for watching and supporting.
@georgew86322 ай бұрын
40 years of riding I've had a ton of close calls you did a good job didn't panic until after lol you look good on the sporty keep shoping I'm enjoying the journey thanks for sharing it with us
@tommynikon22832 ай бұрын
68 here; 44 in the saddle; all sport bikes. My maxim: DONT TRUST ANYBODY on 4 (or 2) wheels! In essence, EXPECT and ANTICIPATE the societal fuckups TRYING to kill you. Happy trails! And learn how to trail brake! Ps: loud pipes don’t save lives; neither does rev bombing. Learn emergency braking techniques and evasive maneuvering. And HARDLY riders need to learn corners, gravel, parking lots, and Figure 8s.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Great advise, I'm taking notes! Thank you for watching 🌹
@smudgemo2 ай бұрын
Last month as I crested a hill on I-80 in the mountains at 75-80 mph, the guy ahead of me hit the brakes hard for stopped traffic. It caught me by surprise, but I had a good cushion of space and the progressive braking practice kicked in w/o even thinking - I don't think the ABS even got activated. It was probably the fastest decel I've ever done. Everyone should practice emergency stops.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
wow thats awesome, I love how practice made it an automatic instinct for you to safely decelerate 👏 thank you for sharing that. I'll def be practicing braking and other skills to have in emergency situations. Thank you so much for watching!
@StitchJones2 ай бұрын
God bless you are okay. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is an amazing reminder to be aware of what you are doing when riding. And I gotta say, Jusin's coat. It looks exactly the bolt from the first Bad Brains album. I'll cuss here, I F*in love it!!! \m/ ^ ^ \m/
@RebelCowboysRVs2 ай бұрын
FYI, when meeting emergency vehicles, assume the people behind you are distracted by it an keep moving so you don't get rear-ended.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Oh that’s a really great tip 🚨🚨🚨 Thanks!!
@fischermotovlogs2 ай бұрын
in my 5 years of riding and i ride a lot ive been in a lot of close calls mostly cars not stopping at stop signs or texting drivers almost getting in my lane or they tail gate me as long as your aware and always looking for an escape path you are fine
@brianam74712 ай бұрын
You did a great job at maintaining your ride even after making your mistake. As a new rider myself this is a legitimate scary situation. I’ve got a communication system I purchased for my helmet but know I’m afraid to use it since I don’t wanna be distracted. If I was in your position I know I probably would have breaked hard and lost control. Incidents like this are good reminders to keep us honest and aware. Thanks for sharing bugzy!
@MudFlap622 ай бұрын
Just Glad you’re ok. You kept your cool and kept it up like a pro. It’s awesome you posted this for others to see. I’m sure it will help others. ☮️
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Aw thanks so much for saying that. It was nice to realize that I did in fact remain calm 😅 I knew I had to stay in control of that bike. ✌️ thanks so much for watching
@RebelCowboysRVs2 ай бұрын
Did that once on riverfront parkway in Chattanooga. That was in a Cadillac. I managed to get stopped, but broadside in the road. Cop sitting at the light waved his finger at me. ABS is your friend. Don't think I will own another bike without it.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Wow that’s wild. My next bike will definitely have ABS! Thanks for watching!
@rogerstafford-wakeinc.20882 ай бұрын
I was hit from behind and left on the side of the road recently. Unconscious for 10 minutes and could be dead or crippled. Keep your head on a swivel and the rubber side on the road. Godspeed Bugs.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm so glad you're ok 🌹
@Ch-ui6mw2 ай бұрын
Way to keep the shiny side up, Bugzy!! Great lesson learned, and passed on to us all. You're still awesome!!
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
😌 thanks for always being here!!
@MikeBell-ez9gf2 ай бұрын
Thinking heat and fatigue from a long day may have played a major part. Glad everything was OK!!!!
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
You’re probably right, of course that’s not an excuse! Thanks for watching
@itsmissy_xo2 ай бұрын
Close call but valuable lesson indeed! When I watch my own videos back I notice that I subconsciously almost always stop talking when I enter an intersection, because my attention is focused on the intersection rather than my conversation (with myself) lol. I definitely think Cardo or other communication devices are very important when riding with other people! I have one, but have only ridden solo so far. But I definitely think you handled that situation well and the best you could. Ish happens, we're only human.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Hey there! Thanks so much for watching! I'm def going to grab a Cardo. I see you're riding a Rebel, I love Rebels so much. Just subbed. Ride safe!
@docholliday.2 ай бұрын
Glad you’re OK
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you, it was definitely a wake up call.
@donalddesilets76402 ай бұрын
Glad the end result was everyone is safe! You did well letting off the back brake. Other than that the roads looked great and definitely nice riding 😊
@Ripper-19922 ай бұрын
i Had the exact same thing happen to me i was day dreaming and blew the light in wichita ks. i am way more aware now!!!!!!!!!!
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Wow! I’m so glad you’re ok! yeah it def woke me up 👀
@randomstuffwithjoe2 ай бұрын
Glad you're ok. We've all been distracted at one time or another in our life. Don't let it get into your head too much. Just learn from it and move on. As you're searching for your new bike.. keep this situation in mind and perhaps anti-lock braking (ABS) is a feature you could be looking for in your new bike.
@rumbeard86882 ай бұрын
Did that about 12 years ago in the very middle of TX in the summer. Tires are supposed to grip better when they're warm, right? But fresh asphalt, fresh tires, 100+ degree weather, and heavy breaking makes it slick. So while it was scary, you did pretty damn awesome controlling it and keeping it upright.
@martincvitkovich7242 ай бұрын
I was riding a pan chopper back in the 70's. It only had a drum rear brake. I WAS GOING DOWN HILL IN THE RAIN WHEN i APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION and tried to brake. I didn't even have a horn, I just started yelling HEY MAN . Luckily The cross traffic heard me and let me SLIDE through!
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
Those choppers back then, it was form over function. They sure looked cool though. I loved with that extended front end, it was the perfect size for strapping a case of beer to it. 🙂 (Atleast we could to my friends bike when we went up to Weirs Beach for bike w/e...before it was bike week.)
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Wow you sound like an absolute legend. Thanks for watching!!
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
@@BugzyMoto By "legend" if you mean "I'm old", yup you're correct. 🙂
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
@@pcthayer Not what I meant!! 😆
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
@@BugzyMoto Thx
@donaldmathieu88042 ай бұрын
BugzyXS, I'm glad you keep your head, and were about to control the bike without incident. A Cardo system is a good idea for you and Justin. I use one, and it;s also great for Google Map directions. I try to focus on the road while I'm riding, and don't even listen to music while I ride. I've had a couple of severe accidents in my 35 years of riding. One similar "distracted riding" incident, with no injuries, was when I was commuting to work on my 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050. I was riding behind a pickup truck, through some narrow back roads, in East Haddam, CT. I was doing maybe 45-50 mph when the guy in front of me slams on his brakes, in a panic stop. He spotted a school bus coming up the road from the other direction, still going and about a 1/8 mile away. There was less than 2 feet on the right side of the truck. So I ended up, going up and embankment on his right side, and over a 3' stone wall. I landed off the bike, tangled in vines, without a scratch! The Tiger had a cracked oil pan and the exhaust was pulled off. All because I wasn't paying attention, following to close, and a little to fast for the area. Be safe, and enjoy the ride! Don
@BuddhaOutdoors2 ай бұрын
It happens to the best of us and it’s something I learned to be better with. Be safe and be careful.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, and thanks again for watching. Glad you’re here!
@motomike712 ай бұрын
Nice job coming off the brakes to keep control! I hate those stoplights just after an overpass. You can’t see them until the last moment. I had a close call today on my Road King. I was headed home down a two lane one way street in the left lane and a car ahead of me in the right lane decides to stop dead and turn left! I locked up the back brake and skidded sideways a little like you did. Then came off it. The driver of the car saw me last minute but if he kept turning I would have ran right into him.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Woah that sounds super scary, I'm so glad you're ok! Thanks for sharing.
@adamsullivan23102 ай бұрын
Great video, we have all locked up the rear. No big deal. Take your lessons, be safe and have fun
@inkydoug2 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting that. It brings me back to when I was a green rider and did that exact same thing, complete with rear tire lock-up. Practicing hard stops should be something all riders do regularly.
@alcorraalb60292 ай бұрын
I stopped using my GoPro for the same reason. I spent more time worrying about getting good riding footage than I did actually enjoying my rides. P.S. The Cardo systems are amazing. I ride with my brother in law and we can talk to each other the whole time,we also use it to warn each other of dangers that either I don’t see or vice versa. Definitely worth getting
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Yeah exactly, I've switched to doing voice overs since this incident. I'm happy to hear the Cardos are working for you, I keep hearing great things. We're going to invest in a pair soon. Thanks for sharing, and watching!
@ericgardner30202 күн бұрын
That ambulance in the beginning was an eerily fortuitous warning of what could have happened.. you learned from it and that's what counts! Also be mindful of when you spray lube your chain there is a chance over spray has gotten on the rear tire...that was my most recent near road disaster! I have been riding for 50 years so you would think I would know better... I only ride on roads to the mountains .where it's only me and the trail and if I fall over only thing hurt is some Hubris.. it happens to all of us riders. Great Video👍👍
@Irinaha2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you shared your scary incident. Proof we have guardian angels. I was once going north on the Hutchinson Parkway while a driver was travelling south on the northbound side, 2 lanes at 2am. Needless to say I was on Red Alert for months after that and to this day still have flashbacks. I used to watch "close call" videos from time to time to remind me just how crazy it gets on the roads whether it's one's own fault or someone else's, but not really anymore. Always happy to see your shining spirit and thank you Justin for not swearing on camera. Looking forward to more content! Love you guys!
@GixxerRider19912 ай бұрын
How about all of the people who die in situations like these? Where are their guardian angels?
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
@Irinaha wow that would've shaken me too, glad you're ok. Thanks for sticking around while we worked out the kinks, I love building this channel and I love hearing from people like you!
@IrinahaАй бұрын
@@GixxerRider1991 thanks for your support!
@SgtAl2 ай бұрын
Very similar thing happened to me in Birmingham riding a unfamiliar road with friends who didn't tell me about a major intersection that was just over a rise.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
So crazy, I'm glad you're ok!
@benderbender12332 ай бұрын
happens t0 us ALL!! big luvs bugz!! 🖖😘 ssssup justin!! 👋🙂
@benderbender12332 ай бұрын
bl00pers @ da end were grrrreat! 😂
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@MATTTHEGREETERАй бұрын
Both of my crashes happened before I started motovlogging, but man, the footage sure would have come in handy. (Although insurance was pretty good to me after the first one, the second accident would have noted the driver had been texting when she hit me). Anyway, I had a skid like yours several Novembers ago. It gets dark early here in the Boston area (as you guys know!) and it got kind of foggy & slick out. I had a car pull out right in front of me, then they slammed on the brakes to try to get into a driveway THAT WASN'T THERE, so they swerved back and forth in front of me trying to find it, then they hit the gas and sped off. What they didn't notice was me, with my rear brake locked up, sledding straight at their trunk. The skid was long enough that I had time to think, are you kidding, THIS is how I wreck the bike?!? I was heated but there was nothing I could do about it. I don't think they ever knew I was there. Pretty soon after that I upgraded to an LED headlight. People still pull out in front of me, but they have no excuse now! Glad you're ok Bugzy. That's scary stuff.
@LeroyHeeneyWine2 ай бұрын
A valuable lesson indeed. So glad you're both alright.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Thank you for watching:)
@StitchJones2 ай бұрын
OH,,, follow up comment, YES, please invest in the Cardo equipment. I have only been riding for about 4mths now. My brother and I both bought a set and it has been amazing, because he has been able to help me as we are riding and keeping each other aware of stuff as we ride. Plus his GF has one as well. It costs a little bit,,, but WORTH every penny.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, love your energy, your comments make me smile. We're looking into Cardos, I'm glad to hear you approve of them. Ride safe!!
@Bscott-3902 ай бұрын
I live down south of Nashville. There have been so many motorcycle wrecks lately. Several fatalities with riders around Middle Tennessee lately. So glad you're safe.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Hate to hear that 💔 thank you for watching!
@Bscott-3902 ай бұрын
Another fun ride from East Nasty is down to Beechgrove over to McMinnville to Fall creek falls and back. Beautiful roads.
@kenhoward35122 ай бұрын
'Glad you kept it upright, Bugzy! Locking up the front brake (if that happened) is usually pretty dramatic, bringing to mind the term: road rash. Things like this happen to the best of us - even ME - and each is a learning experience. Easy does it, this world needs a Bugzy.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Totally! The screeching noise was so wild, dramatic is a good word for it. I was so scared because I knew how bad it could’ve been. 🌹
@el_jefe_final2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're alright. You handled that well. I've got a 2015 883 Iron for sale. Hit me up, I'll cut you a deal.
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
Glad you're OK. Perhaps it may make you consider another option on your next bike, ABS. (I never thought I needed it, but when seeing that footage, makes me re-think my position.)
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
ABS is for sure on the list of things I want out of my next bike!
@mfpun-nz2 ай бұрын
Mistakes happen. Your video is a good reminder to all of us to stay focused. You did well to stay upright. Glad you're ok 👍
@atomp93442 ай бұрын
😮💨🙏 likely a different outcome if you were riding in Mass were drivers don’t have the patience to wait or stop at red lights.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Oh shoot so true
@Graymanvanlife2 ай бұрын
You handled that like a boss and all of us bikers have had that happened at some point.
@DavidHansell-t4o2 ай бұрын
Thank God 🙏your Ok 👍. You are a treasure Bugzy. It takes guts to post this kind of video and open yourself to criticism. Yes it’s probably better to do voice overs from now on. 😎Dave H
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much sunshine dave! Yeah, post production voiceovers for the foreseeable future 😎
@DavidHansell-t4o2 ай бұрын
Bugzy 🌞when I was riding I would slow down at intersections and cover my front brake. And try to position my bike as far away from the nearest threat and try to make eye contact with any drivers 😎Dave H
@Crowbar3812 ай бұрын
Completely bare arms and shoulders is what scared me 😱
@justinmantell62012 ай бұрын
same
@sevilnatas2 ай бұрын
Man, those bare arms scare the crap outta me. BF is wear a nice, road rash resistant, jacket.
@chrisbrady-t1u2 ай бұрын
she said that she had to ''go''.I would do the same if I had to find a bathroom really fast.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Hahaha 💩 outta my wayyyyy!
@ryan-ee4fd2 ай бұрын
Practice using your front brakes.
@hughmac74232 ай бұрын
All cool, you didn't crash, we all have stupid moments we regret. I've been riding on road 40+ years, I had several crashes and incidents in the first 10 year, and been very free of problems for 30 years. I ride practically every day, it is about being aware of what is around you and not being distracted.
@Grumpyoldman60-2 ай бұрын
BugzyXS I've been riding for 50 years and I noticed that you don't ride with your fingers over the front brake you need to practice this method of riding skills that 1-2 seconds it takes to grab the front brake could save your life especially in areas with traffic lights and city riding. Now my list of stupid $h!t that i've done on a bike is endless... PS buy the the damn Harley you'll love it.
@pipersall676126 күн бұрын
Thats why I dont use headphones or mic or anything, just too distracting, although in your case if you both had been wired he could have warned you maybe.
@johnneal002 ай бұрын
I like Ashland City area! Check out the Riverview Restaurant & Marina if you good back. So good. Also, very glad you are ok. Be safe out there.
@nycmaverick2 ай бұрын
Just so you know some of your audio is only coming out of one channel.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Still new to audio stuff 😅
@Szlejer2 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's hard to stop when the bike has absolutely p*ss poor brakes (a cruiser with one tiny front disc, yeah) and you probably never did emergency braking training... Let's hope you learn from this lesson. Statistically, end of the day is the most dangerous for riders.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
I'm practicing emergency braking now, thats for sure!!! Thanks for watching!
@Leonard-kd7uj2 ай бұрын
Firstly glad you were OK as a older rider alway ride just me and the bike only put the sat nav on when near my destination I know not the modern way but I get more out of the ride that way tride the link up and chat as you ride but niver liked it some people chat about random crap and that takes concentration away from the road. Ride free
@davidmurray91932 ай бұрын
Think you handled it well, thats called a blip, and you learn from them, and you worked out what the issue was, don't let it make your mind up about the bike, or riding, I have experienced so much more traumatic incidents on a motorbike, compressed thumb in on accident, destroyed my right foot and some years later broke two bones in my back and damaged my neck.......still riding 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
Hope you consider a bike like Justin was riding, the Triumph Speed Twin 900. Nice bike other than it is a 5 speed rather than a 6 speed.
@richardvasconcelos46832 ай бұрын
Too many gizmos are dangerous,Eye's on road,Look ahead, Not down,Rubber side down,Have fun,Spazz in Cali.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
thanks Spazz!
@bfoster23352 ай бұрын
I have an 883, can you tell me what handle bars are on that motorcycle
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
The rental listing says "mini ape handle bars", they are similar to the feel of the bull horn bars on my XS650.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
I quick google search brought me to these: www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/mini-ape-handlebar/p/55801272?srsltid=AfmBOopG8EAdFYzM3tl9UlSkN2fGlZGIPXaRaqDbJ9Fp-d2UzpAjP9b5
@TwoWheeledPotato2 ай бұрын
I'm going to swear, whoever designed that intersection was absolutely fucking braindead. especially right after a dip in the road. that intersection has ZERO warning that its there, there's no signs leading up to it, by the time i saw the intersection i counted 3 seconds before you were on it. even attentive riders would have struggled to see that and then react to it. I see stuff like this and i wonder how there isn't more accidents. sure there were the lights across the road but they would have blended into the road and filtered out as another cars brake lights... up until the 3 second mark. the road is designed in such a way you can't tell what's coming up next, no narrowing and no arrow markers or sign poles to hint that you needed to make attention and start preparing to stop. You can't keep focused all the time and the road SHOULD BE designed to make bringing the attention back more automatic. I'm so glad you're ok, this isn't a case of necessarily bad riding but abysmal road design.
@TwoWheeledPotato2 ай бұрын
I'll do a video on my breakdown on it if you'd like? Also, I've got a 40 minute video on a ride here in the UK if you'd like to compare. seriously, watching this back is painful, not because it's triggering or difficult but absolutely staggering how stupidly designed it was. try not to think harsh on yourself, I really can't fault your riding.
@DiogenesOfCa2 ай бұрын
I ran a red light on my motorcycle as well, stay out of the white zone!
@DanGilman2 ай бұрын
Clicked and watched all the way through... never got a list of ingredients OR the recipe!
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
haha wait what?! Thanks for watching anyway 🤪
@DanGilman2 ай бұрын
@@BugzyMoto glad you weren't hurt! If the dinner wasn't to die for you can keep the recipe btw!
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
@@DanGilman oh I get it haha the dinner was delicious! My sister made veggie primavera 🍷
@kiwibiker97542 ай бұрын
Heres another lesson for you. Put your vanity away and wear some gear.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
I hear ya! I do want to note: I am wearing overalls designed for riding here (grade A) The decision to not wear my leather jacket wasn't made based on vanity it was based on 90º+ weather. I appreciate your concern though and I'm looking into hot weather riding jackets, open to suggestions!
@kiwibiker97542 ай бұрын
@@BugzyMoto Pleased to hear it. Road rash is a terrible thing👍😃
@22Royston2 ай бұрын
So - basically you weren’t concentrating - had you been a car driver who in doing the same knocked a guy of his bike you would be rightly vilified - give up your licence and get on a pushbike -please.
@BugzyMoto2 ай бұрын
Yes, thats exactly what I say in the video. I was distracted. I made a mistake and immediately learned from it. I will not stop riding, I will just keep learning. ✌️
@SteelCowGirl4Ever2 ай бұрын
@@BugzyMoto Ride on sister! A lot of the haters are people that don't even ride because they can't afford to get into it. Lol