Going for a slide on a V-Star 650

[@patriciahutson]

Ouch!! So far in 49 yrs of riding i have avoided going for a slide. And yes i have always worn riding Gear top to bottom. Well taught by the Army and what i was taught back then stuck. What a lovely Bike you ride, love the old school sound. Hope your safe and sound in future rides.

[@whatupg1]

Thanks for sharing, mate. Been there more times than I would like to admit. Glad you didn't get to hurt.

[@hurbsy]

Happens. Was leaving work way after hours. Completely empty parking lot. Bike parked on the side of building. Fire it up gear up. Had been looking around the lot whole time. Take off a little quick, having a bit of fun in the empty lot with my fresh clutch job and recent maintenance, as i come up to the corner of the building a big ol suburban comes into view. Someone had rolled into the lot during some moment of distraction, seen we were closed and was speeding along the front of the building annoyed. Just perfectly bad timing. As i was trying to stop, my bike lost traction in the dirty lot and just dumped me. Broke my collar bone and beat my bike up pretty good. But we're both healed and back on the road. Taught me a lot about situational awareness when riding. Stay safe out there. Gear helps but riding responsibly and cautiously helps more. It's always tempting to twist the giggle stick, just make sure it's the right place and the right time.

[@brucehelppie6119]

i think the soap on the road did it, and the tire might have contributed to what happened. i didn't see any major riding mistakes other than the gear issue. i like the z bars, i would keep them and good to hear you weren't badly injured. i'm a former motor cop, and i low sided in a parking lot while making a u turn during my very first shift on my bike. i drove through a small puddle of water that covered a smooth asphalt surface, and next thing you know, i did what you did. fortunately, i wasn't hurt and the road king had crash bars which kept me from breaking anything on the bike. kind of embarrassing, but i'll take that any day over injury.

[@vadersfather1248]

Nearly dropped my 650 doing some practice in a parking lot and I couldn’t get out of there fast enough from the embarrassment but went back later to confront my nerves at least you had the balls to show it

[@robinlings5291]

Definitely luckier than I was when my 650 V Star hit a massive pot hole that brought me down 3 months ago. I suffered 11 broken bones down my right side that included tibia (tibia nail inserted at op) 2 breaks in fibula, 6 ribs, scapula, sternum and clavicle. The clavicle is a mal-aligned comminution fracture that needs an op to fix, but waiting list in UK is horrendous. Meanwhile I have to endure this massive lump in my collar bone and a substantial amount of pain. I was wearing protection gear too. However, I'm 82 yrs old so I guess I break more easily these days. I'm very sad to end my 65 years of accident free motorcycling on such a low note, but I console myself that I survived! I have almost finished repairing the bike, received the cost of repair from the insurance company (don't worry, my personal labour costs were quite high.) Helmet and leathers insurance are dragging their feet on re-imbursement and the legal team chasing compensation will be waiting to see how permanent my injuries are before attempting a settlement - if any.

[@dking1975]

Similiar to my first stack on my L's. Was in shock for something so silly then I pulled up in the servo to go over the bike. Am always wearing all my gear though. At least you learn't am have taught a valuable leson to others be safe brother.

[@RaymondRaymond-fb7pk]

I was taking a freeway exit and it curves to the right and a car just blew a radiater hose and dumped antifreez in the curve .and that shit is slick as snot on a door knob.went down

[@rutniktrainer]

I see what happened you were riding on the wrong side of the road.

[@dirtbikelunatic]

Hello! Would it be okay to feature it in moto edit? Full credited of course

[@landshark9603]

sure man

[@Sk0tus]

Firstly glad you are ok, it could be much more worse. Soapwater or whatever running the road from cleaning supplies shop next to gym in the road might have reduced grip of the wheels. The only thing that I'd do different would be get the bike at the side of the road and check everything before getting on it again and staying there for 5 mins so the adrenaline gets down. Anyways glad you are ok dude, safe rides

[@landshark9603]

Thanks, bud. Couldn't agree more.

[@handratty1]

Yup! definitely the water patch on the driveway. So your wheel is only partially wet and then you accelerated slightly at the turn before straightening up. So your wheel had varying grip (partially wet tyre) as you accelerated! Good you walked way relatively fine!

[@landshark9603]

@@handratty1 Thanks for watching mate.

[@kenwittlief255]

yeah, denial is the 1st mental response: Im ok, my bike is ok, I didnt really just drop it, that did not just happen... and just get back on and ride off... when I got my Royal Star the back tire was 10 years old but only had a few thousand miles on it. The first time I braked hard, just get a feel for the bike, the rear tire skidded like it was made out of chalk!

[@TheChromeRonin]

Heheh, yup, many years ago, on a smaller 150cc bike, bombing around my local neighbourhood, I turned into my street, gravel I didn't spot caused the front to slip out, panicked and grabs a fistful of brake, and I went down. I had just gone down to the local shops, so hadn't put any gear on for a 5 minute hop. Gravelrash from my elbow to my back was my main reminder to ALWAYS wear gear. Ive got a vStar650 now, and yeah, its NOT a scooter 8)

[@landshark9603]

Ouch! Thanks for watching and sharing. Stay upright!

[@jesserogers398]

I just got my first bike (a vstar 650) where can I get a seat like that mines covered in chrome studs and it’s not my style . Sweet looking bike keep up the content

[@TomasWatchReviews]

Appreciate sharing it! I think it is all the blame on that water you rode through on the exit. I drive rwd car and whenever I leave car wash, there is almost no grip.. Have to be extra careful and still traction control is going crazy like driving on the snow.. Such thing as TC on the bike would have saved you. I don't think new tires would have changed anything in this situation. Very nice bike though!

[@maxx6081]

where did you get your seat ive been looking for a better one over stock ?

[@Brockoshikesandmusic]

Looks like your shocks compressed just enough for your left peg to dig in brother and has spun ya around 🤷‍♂️

[@nloval539]

Sorry to hear about your spill but appreciate the insight. Just got my first vstar 650. What are the bars you are running on this? Thanks

[@landshark9603]

Wish I could tell you but they came with the bike.Thanks for watching and supporting the Channel.

[@bikelunatic3596]

Hey, can i use this video in my new compilation? I will credit you with watermark ofc Thx in advance

[@landshark9603]

sure man

[@bikelunatic3596]

@@landshark9603 thanks alot mate :) I really appreciate it!

[@thatguyfromwisconsin1847]

Just did that this morning 😂

[@moto-stars]

Glad you're okay! May I use this video in my new episode? Full Credited of course

[@landshark9603]

Thanks man. Sure you can use the vid.

[@moto-stars]

@@landshark9603 Thank you!

[@keokhatiya5459]

Hey bro where did you get those seats from can you message me the seller?

[@landshark9603]

Taylor Made Trimming. Look him up on Facebook.

[@keokhatiya5459]

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[@deathismyfate5677]

Bro what phone holder is that wtf 🤣🤣

[@michaelcoward1902]

I hope your spill can at least convince you that wearing shorts and trainers whilst riding is a fucking stupid idea. another 20 miles an hour and you'd have left your skin on the tar-mac!

[@kenwittlief255]

yep All the gear is easy... all the time takes discipline, stopping yourself from thinking...Im not going far or fast takes a minute to put on all my gear takes a month for skin and bones to grow back

[@RaymondRaymond-fb7pk]

On a 2000 Yamaha 1100 v star

[@bryandrums32]

Very cool!,!!!

[@landshark9603]

Thanks champ.

[@bryandrums32]

@@landshark9603 np pal

[@jarrod300zx]

Added throttle on a lean

[@CaseyJohnston-fk6bi]

Get out before someone sees, lol