Fast FZ09 | Crashing Can Happen To Any Rider

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

I hope Derek doesn't mind if I say this, but I was able to reach out to a couple of his family members to check on him and he is totally okay. I was told he is just taking a break from riding right now. We miss ya Derek, hope you get back on the saddle soon!

[@Deved89]

really? great to hear

[@officebear4637]

I mean ok he’s taking a break from riding but as a long time sub I feel pretty insulted that he didn’t even bother to let his subs know that he was still alive wtf

[@officebear4637]

Hey man how are you doing? We haven't heard from you in a while. Hope everything's alright.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

I miss watching Derek rip on his FZ! Hope life is treating you well, man!

[@officebear4637]

I mean at this point I'm just going to assume that he passed away. It's been nearly 4.5 years since we last heard from him. I doubt that he would've just stopped everything unless he either passed away or something horrible happened in his life.

[@Ta3kno]

@@officebear4637 Me too, he hasn't uploaded anything on his Instagram either since 2017... It's a shame, he really seemed like a nice guy and I enjoyed interacting with him when he was still around about mine and his FZ-09. He didn't seem to go that fast on his videos and stayed relatively safe in my opinion, but shit can always happen regardless. I really hope I'm wrong about him.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

@@officebear4637 See my latest comment on here.

[@TrestlesNewportHB]

Hey Derek. Thick gravel like that is like riding on a road of ball bearings. Glad all worked out. Glad to be a subscriber. Thanks.

[@fastfz0976]

Agreed. That is a wonderful description of what hitting gravel can be like. Well said. Thankfully no rider was injured and the motorcycle can be fixed without too much fuss. Appreciate you supporting the channel and thanks for watching.

[@tedkoontz5471]

Glad you guys are ok

[@fastfz0976]

Me too buddy. Thanks for checking out the vid.

[@superman242242]

Anyone know where he went ? havn't seen a new vid in over a year

[@Mezase]

Good thing no cars were coming on the other lane, could've been so so bad :'(

[@davidhughes3051]

Close shave boys, glad your buddy was unscathed. Less hassle to fix the bike than broken bones or worse!! Good gear is priceless, that's why intelligent riders don't buy cheap. Great vids, thanks for your contributions.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

What happened to Derek from Fast FZ09?

[@officebear4637]

StealthRider I don't know man it sucks. I wish Andy or any of his friends told us.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

OfficeBear - I have Derek’s personal number and I reached out to him about the same time as I posted this and I never got a response.

[@johnstrickland5650]

Bummer. Just found his channel too :(

[@officebear4637]

StealthRider any updates?

[@whocarescameraj1809]

@@officebear4637 any updates?

[@barrysmith5985]

Glad he's ok. Glad your ok too. It's another one of those pucker moment I mentioned to you in one of your last vids. As always love the vids.

[@fastfz0976]

Me too man. They make motorcycle parts everyday. Thankfully no injuries. That's why we wear full leathers on the street. Thanks for checking out the vid. Ride safe.

[@keithscott7149]

Nice informative follow up brotha. Good info. Glad to hear the rider is okay. Take care man.

[@fastfz0976]

Thanks man, appreciate the comment. Thankfully he was ok, actually rode the bike home. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@MikeBeeman]

Scary. glad your friend is ok. i hit some gravel in march and hit a chevy truck. happens soo fast.

[@fastfz0976]

Thanks man, I'm glad he is ok as well. That's terrible what happened in your crash. Hope you and the motorcycle have made a full recovery. Ride safe.

[@officebear4637]

Hey Derek, I hope you're doing well. I hope we get some vids from you this riding season.

[@officebear4637]

It's been 3 years since his last video. Friends of Derek, if you see this just tell us what happened. We want closure. It's been years.

[@Deved89]

seriously, i want to know too. ive been looking and looking.

[@officebear4637]

@@Deved89 Still haven't heard from him 4.5 years later

[@L0nn13_c0]

What happened to Derek? Just stopped uploading videos, disappeared. Hope all is well.

[@nunyabusiness896]

I notice this with a lot of motorcycle channels that like to knee drag on the street, regular uploads and then...nothing. I'm not saying he died, but I sure am thinking it loudly. It's the biggest mistake to think skill can overcome the randomness of the street. Gravel in the street is not an excuse for going down, if you're riding too fast to see gravel and react to it, you're just plain going too fast. Racetracks are the only place where you can go full lean and live to tell about it.

[@officebear4637]

NunyaBusiness yeah that's sadly what I'm thinking too.

[@scottairman4115]

@@nunyabusiness896 I am part of the original group that was long in place before Derek ever came along. The Original Amigo's all took chances far greater than anything that was ever filmed by him. And we are all still here. You keep playing it safe though if that's what works for you. Just don't let it go to your head that you have any idea what you are talking about. Because you absolutely do not. I'm afraid there are bigger things standing at the gate to the next dimension than Nunyabusiness. 25 Years of dragging knee where Death is Certain signing off now.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

@@scottairman4115 Hey Scott. I was wondering if you have any updates on where Derek has been and if the group is all good?

[@CharmCityChamps]

Would like to see a video of the crash damage to the bike. Glad to hear no further injuries were sustained.

[@fastfz0976]

I will upload that video in the next day or so. Thanks for watching and I'm also glad no injuries occurred. Ride safe.

[@dremyofit6719]

Great experience you broke down, 🎯looking forward to the comments.

[@fastfz0976]

Appreciate you watching the video man and thanks for the comment. Ride safe out there.

[@fillecool2]

Damn glad youre ok. I hit a patch just like that coming out from a corner and my rear slid out. Got lucky too but now i cant really get myself to trust the corners.

[@Oldschool503]

Hey bud how have you been? Hope everything is going ok! Cheers man

[@13371011337]

A good pair of sunglasses is definitely worth investing in! Not that it always helps of course, sometimes luck just isn't on your side :/

[@fastfz0976]

I ride with a few guys that wear sunglasses. I run a blue tinted visor on my AGV helmet but sometimes the glare can just hit you in the face and no pair of glasses or shield will help. Just one of those things I guess. I would rather be lucky than good as they sometimes say. Thanks for the comment and ride safe out there.

[@CubanRider]

Looks just like my crash, same thick gravel the same color of the pavement.

[@fastfz0976]

Dude...I was literally watching a few of your videos at the gym tonight while I was riding a spin bike. I have been looking at the BMW S 1000 XR and from the looks of your videos and others, that is one badass motorcycle! I rode a pretty hooked up 2016 BMW S1000RR a few weeks ago and can't imagine how fun that motor and chassis would be in an upright position like the XR. I love the quick shifter and auto blip. I'm pretty sure that is my next street bike. A crash like in this video can happen to anyone, as you know. The color of the gravel and the sun made it virtually impossible to see it. So thankful no injuries were sustained and motorcycles can always be fixed. Thanks for checking out the channel and I dig your videos. Ride safe.

[@CubanRider]

Thanks man, let me know if you have any questions. My beast has over 26000 miles now and I love every single ride on it.

[@fastfz0976]

I will buddy. Love your channel, awesome content, keep up the good work.

[@ElJefeTYM]

Thumbs up but not a thumbs up. Ride on.

[@fastfz0976]

Well said Sir.

[@peterkoval]

Lucky there was no oncoming traffic. What was the speed?

[@zardportugal]

Bad luck. It can happen to any rider. Better days wil come.

[@fastfz0976]

You are absolutely correct. It can happen to any rider when they least expect it. Better days ahead for sure. Appreciate the comment and thanks again for watching.

[@gunnerjacksonevents]

Hey, just wondering what part of N.C. ya from?? I'm in Greensboro and also ride an fz09!

[@johnstrickland5650]

Derek seems to be MIA from one of the other comments. Dude has his personal number and didn't get a reply 2 months ago. I'm down on the coast but visit GSO (family). Recently picked up an '18 MT-09 (FZ-09). Still riding but it's getting cooler. Always down for a ride when there on a weekend.

[@keeno86]

@@johnstrickland5650 I am in Raleigh and ride a 2015 FJ09, same thing as the FZ. awesome bikes

[@Tiredofeveryonecomplaining]

I am curious to know what kind of damage did the bike sustain?I had a high side once and man that was annoying. My bruises healed faster than my wallet :/

[@fastfz0976]

I plan on posting a video showing the damage the bike sustained. A crash can be expensive but I prefer a broken wallet more than a broken bone:) Glad he was ok. Appreciate you checking out the video and channel, be safe out there.

[@Ces1979]

He probaly had kids and stopped riding

[@t0malito404]

anybody knows why is he not posting anymore?

[@dude24471]

I have a feeling something bad happened. I follow him on instagram and also have his personal cell number, and I've tried calling him a few times and texting and I didn't get a response and no one answered.

[@2510-i9v]

Where are you Derek?