How to Bounce Back After a Motorcycle Crash

[@yammienoob]

Hopefully this can help some folks out there, getting over a crash is not easy, but not impossible. Ride safe out there, young squidlette.

[@epicdaviii6392]

Yammie Noob all you have to do is pick the bike up tho

[@melangeken]

This comment is older than the video. Yammie is a time traveler, we now have proof.

[@rontrose]

I hear you have some experience with this. 😁. I had a front brake lock up on my 2002 Sprint RS last year at age 51. Went down pretty hard. Last wreck was over 20 years before that. I was properly geared up, I dusted myself off, took a couple weeks to reflect, bought a new helmet. I also took a advanced skills class and am now on my way to being a MSF instructor. At my age I’m not pushing boundaries. I’m good with the occasional track day and safe, spirited day trips. Thanks for the video. Good one today!!

[@braxtonconrad8615]

Thanks for this video. It came at a perfect time.

[@practicallyprinz]

Perfect timing I've been off mine for 3 weeks, got T boned by a person who wasn't looking anyways thanks these videos help a little bit

[@Robnoxious77]

destroyed my left leg about 3 years ago. Took me 2 years to walk again. Bought a new Z900RS 6 months ago. Took months to regain my confidence on the road but not regretting it. It was tough mentally literally getting back on a bike. Worth it.

[@FirstLast-ln3ly]

Yeah I completely get it in cases like yourself why someone would be reluctant. I t boned a car last May and my leg is still numb obviously no where near as bad as your injury but quitting was out of the question I've seen it in skateboarding so much I can't count how many times I have broken a bone etc I was on crutches for nearly 12 months from 1 injury and alot of my mates/part time skateboarders were like are you going too stop. Too me it sounded like the dumbest thing someone could say. Why did I choose skateboarding if I was just going too quit when I got hurt. Could I then even say I was a skateboarder? I think the same applies for motorcycles it should be expected when you get your licence your going too get hurt it would be like joining boxing and then being surprised when u get punched in the face

[@_DG_DG]

Same happened to me 6 months ago unfortunately and im starting to do my first steps again so yeah, don't know when I will be able to ride again. It's harsh to hear that it took 2 years and I totally feel what you mean, its really tough mentally too. On the other side im really happy and glad to hear that you got through everything and decided to get on a bike again, I hope you are enjoying it as you did or even more now! How has it been since riding again btw? Keep it up!

[@Robnoxious77]

DG The hardest thing was trusting the bike and leaning properly again. It clicked a few weeks ago and It’s way more enjoyable now. Sometimes I have to just get off the bike and chill for a few minutes. In hind sight, it’s probably PTSD mostly. But riding is just such a part of my identity, I feel like I just have to push through. It is certainly a journey.

[@feodiente9460]

Glad u got back on the horse man.

[@mrxanthios7045]

You clearly are not from the US, otherwise crippling lifetime medical debt would have prevented you from owning anything in your life again, let alone a motorcycle. Glad you were able to recover bro.

[@duaneschaffer2549]

Just went down this past sunday for the first time. These machines remind us respect is needed.

[@sriavula]

how u doing bro

[@leboinator7621]

me too just now mate, shit happens

[@stephenpierce2726]

Wrecked my bike, shattered my collarbone, picked up the bike (with help of a bystander) and rode home. After surgery I was back on in 2 weeks.

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Luck you were able to ride it home I wrecked a few blocks from my house tryed to ride it home to find out when I started it the chain came off and had to push it

[@kriptiksoulja]

Same wrecked messed my shoulder up didnt know it at the time tho picked the bike up rode home and kept riding till I had surgery and then back on after 3 weeks

[@EbolaSquirrel]

Big balls hour

[@CourtneySturkey]

It took me about 2 months bro, I wasn’t scared. Just had to wait until my knee heeled

[@streetbike_jpod]

same, broken collarbone, no surgery tho, and riding privileges been taken away

[@jeremys8360]

I feel like Mr. Yams is the subject matter expert on this one

[@mrnsnp]

How ironically funny to see this the day after I go down. Be about a month until I can get back on my bike, which due to a good friend is already rideable.

[@yammienoob]

That's a pretty quick turn around

[@mrnsnp]

@@yammienoob I got lucky, went down at low speed and the CBR500R is forgiving in design of exposed components

[@jordanlafleur2350]

Dude same I went down last Friday. Lowsided my zx6r and then I see this video! Gonna be a month before I can ride again. Shifter is bent so I gotta replace and my front headlight fairing is busted.

[@mrnsnp]

@@jordanlafleur2350 I'm down a month minimum walking with two crutches and an aircast on right ankle. Shit way to start off springtime.

[@jordanlafleur2350]

@@mrnsnp I feel you man. Get better soon!

[@Yardddy]

This video was most definitely needed! Totalled my Busa last week. Injuries are broken right T-1~10, bruised rib, bruised lung, and a gashed knee. 2 day hospital visit before I walked out. Recovery based off lust for a new s1000rr. Going with a little more tech this time! Thanks for making this support video!!

[@3CylHarmony]

My wreck took 3 of my fingers and after a few months I'm back on the horse just as strong as ever!

[@crp9985]

Were they put back on? I lost one and they stuck it back on at the hospital but that was with an emergency room at a big hospital. First hospital said they had no one who do it so they sent me to the downtown one. Luck me it was Friday night and they had a plastic surgeon on staff who came in for the weekend gun shootings, caved in head bat wounds etc. Stuck my finger back on in 15 minutes. Doctor was a Vietnam vet which at the time was less than 10 years so he knew how to stick body parts back on if needed. If you had said body part.

[@jeremybusbee7799]

Mine took my left hand and it's back on. Fucking incredible surgeons

[@RomasTam]

I just crashed my bike on a twisty road yesterday, and papa yammie already with a video about it.. Bruh why you gotta do me like that

[@POSEANREAL]

HAG, GET ROASTED XD. I hope you didnt get hurt really bad

[@SudoBangSign]

I high-sideded into the middle of an intersection because my rear brake locked up (bad rider input). The bike threw me over the top and I slid through the intersection on my face(full face helmets kids. always.) This happened a few months ago. I ended up with just some bruising but not too much because ATGATT. The bike was okayish, got it fixed, ordered a new helmet, and after getting checked out medically I was back on the bike by the end of the week. You just can't be afraid of crashes as things happen, it could have been much worse, however I am going to make sure I stay on two wheels as long as I can.

[@hunghitochad7508]

Thank you for this video yammie, I went down earlier today and it took a massive toll on my mental health I know I'll eventually get back to it but it's gonna take some time. Most people don't understand how soul crushing it is until it happens, luckily for me I was uninjured for the most part which is really all I can ask for.

[@wandering_moto]

I was hit a few months ago by an inattentive commercial truck driver. As anyone can imagine, I was severely injured, and had concerns that I wouldn’t even be able to walk right again. By the sheer grace of God, I’ve made a decent recovery, and I’m back on the iron horse. My return to riding was the best way for me to get passed the mental/emotional aspect of it.

[@walter176]

Had my first crash on my dirt bike earlier today. Going around 30 or 45mph and went down on my left side and slid for around a second. Thankfully nothing broken but right wrist and whole left arm/shoulder in extreme pain, very minor compared to alot of crashes but still very shaken up and won't be able to ride for around two weeks due to the pain. However i am very eager to ride again as soon as i am able, just glad nothing too serious happened to me. A good reminder that however fun, motorcycles can be very dangerous machines and need respect similar to a large animal or a firearm. Very humbling... Wish a good recovery to anybody involved in an accident and happy riding!

[@mattpagedude3779]

Glad i watched this video as I got hit couple weeks ago on my way too work and i am slowly debating on getting back on two wheels. Thanks for the adivice Yammie. Never fail to give great tips for fellow riders. It was only a cb125f due too being british and on a provistional but the experiance of being hit compared too just falling off is little more worrying

[@bnarney88]

I was just involved in an accident with my 2005 Suzuki SV650. A car pulled out in front of me and forced me to T Bone them. I’m currently in the hospital with a broken femur, collar bone, hip, ankles and my big toe. Watching this video seriously made me burst out into tears, know that I’m unable to walk for months and months and currently going through constant pain. I deeply thank you Yammie Noob for helping me learn about grow as a motorcyclist and showing how to start, enjoy and now recover from being in an accident. Keep up the good work. !

[@alexduey7868]

I low sided my R6 going 70 something and was very lucky to walk away with only two broken fingers and sore everywhere else. Honestly changed my perspective on what type of motorcycle I wanted to be riding around on the roads.

[@alexramirez209]

I was 13 and laid down my 50cc scooter. Broke my ankle and since put on 5000 more miles on that little boi. Every one ever has crashed. You can get back on. It’s to amazing to stop riding.

[@luckysmarts7628]

I was always told to get back on a bike as soon as you can after a wreck- if you wait too long or think about it too much you will be afraid for the rest of your life. When I wrecked at 75 MPH I had someone drive me down to the boneyard my bike was towed to and I rode it home the next day.

[@bestguyinspace]

Great video! I’m actually watching from my bed recovering from an accident I had on 11/11/2019. I have been struggling with what to do moving forward, as much as I’d love to say it’ll be easy to get back on, I had had one of those "very near death experiences" after being cutoff by a pickup at a light. I’m a new rider and have only the 3k miles I had put on my 17 Yamaha FZ-07 to my name. But I do really think/talk about it everyday despite the concern of my friends and family, and I do think I will eventually get back to it when I heal up and start working again to actually have the money to buy another bike. Anywho, I’m just rambling at this point... Thanks again! Edit: since I scrolled and saw everyone else posting their injuries: broken ankle, shattered tibial plateau, broken knee, broken femur, 2x shattered hips and a broken pelvis, broken jaw, gaping wounds in my groin and stomach with bandages that get changed three times a day, and a bruised vertebrae (I believe it was the second one from the top)

[@bestguyinspace]

@Helene Amlo mehhhhh better than you'd have expected but I'm probably never gonna be 100%. I still go to PT 3 hours a week and have chronic pain amongst plenty of other issues.

[@stephenkamau5074]

Sorry to read about your accident. Have you fully recovered?

[@Zodliness]

There are two kinds of motorcycle rider, those who have come off and those who will. Only motorcycle riders understand why dogs stick their head out of a car window! 👍🤣

[@Bishopx360]

I had someone pull out in front of me on South Lamar in Austin when I was going about 30 MPH. I smacked into their driver side door and it shook me pretty bad. I went to the ER and everything cleared! Not one broken bone at all and within a week I was looking for a new bike. My significant other noticed this and was almost on the verge of tears begging me not to or at least just wait. I really can say that waiting was the best thing, I may not have had any broken bones and got extremely lucky but I still had A LOT of soft tissue damage, going to physical therapy 2-3 times a week was annoying but in the end of it all it worked out. I'll always be a die hard rider but waiting is one of the biggest keys to this, take your time, pay attention to your body and move at YOUR pace.

[@feodiente9460]

I haven't rechecked myself since I left the hospital a week ago...but ur injuries sound very similar to mine but bruh...im alittle scare to hear theres something instead of letting it heal itself..

[@TheyCallMeStabby]

Went down this past summer (2022) screwed my left leg up and now have very limited walking ability, but I shall ride again.

[@willpoulter4912]

Thanks for this yams! I rode a motorcycle for the first time in my life today. Had been riding for about 5 minutes when my back tire slips on some small rocks. I was exiting a roundabout and was driving around 18 Miles an hour. The small rocks, combined with the rain and a bumb in the Road proved too much for me. Nothing serious happened to me nor the bike so i finished the lesson. But non the less, it was fucking scary. I am not gonna let this stop my mc journey though. Just a bumb in the road🏍🇩🇰

[@scottubz]

Just got out of a coma and trying to get back on thanks for the video!

[@Epylon]

Went down for the very first time in September. This was my third bike and 4-5th year riding. My first two bikes before this one, didn't get a lot of miles in the saddle and this was my first brand new bike ( Go figure ) I had a girl cut me off right before a red light and admittedly panicked in the moment and didn't downshift properly and instead locked up my rear brake and lowsided on my right leg breaking the bone. First crash, first broken bone. While it definitely doesn't help to dwell it IS important to understand what you did wrong or could have done differently from a purely analytical perspective. Videos like Twist of the wrist, as well as watching influencers like Papa lube definitely help to get theories and concepts in your head even when you aren't riding. My bike took a low amount of damage and the seasons about to start, so it's time to get back in the saddle. Be safe my dudes!

[@Voodoo5.2Jay]

I wrecked over 2 years ago . I ride around town maybe a handful of times . It took me a while to build the confidence to get back on. It was my first year of riding and I layed over my bike .

[@michaelp3027]

It’s crazy I was in a wreck a few months ago and broke a femur, ribs, and my collarbone. It got me medically discharged from the Army. Your videos convinced me to get a bike. In the hospital I got really depressed and was really considering never riding again. The radiator just came in today I’m riding again as soon as it’s in. 🤕🤟

[@brendonstyf]

I high sided on my 2017 SV650 just 2 months after getting it. I bought a new jacket and helmet, after recieved a major concussion, and breaking my right wrist. Once fully healed I forced myself to hop back into the iron saddle, and am still riding to the day

[@jfseaman1]

All good. Once over a car that brake checked me on a freeway on-ramp. At least 3 other downs on the street. Hard to remember them all since 1973. Like all sports, get back in the game when it’s time to.

[@crp9985]

Read some comments and theme is telling me this. Guys get good boots, steel toed, ankle reinforced etc.

[@cheyennemaury1862]

Definitely glad I was able get back to riding after my accident late last year (just got a new bike a few weeks ago). Wrecked my little ninja 400 which was the closest thing I've ever had to a child and was heartbroken. Now moved to a nice comfy z900 that I plan on keeping for a long time 👍. These were definitely all the things I had to go through and helped me get back on as soon as I did.

[@jameslewis250]

Hope it didnt damage your face. Hate to waste that. Be safe, gal.

[@nightraven8278]

I crashed my honda nighthawk 750 recently because of a highsider. It caused me to have a concussion and ive been looking for something to keep me going in the riding community besides just my friends that witnessed it happen this video has definitely made more confident in getting back into riding and i figured id just leave my bike and not even worry about it anymore because it would be cheaper to buy a new one than getting it from the tow yard and repairing it myself. Not only that but i can no longer even look at the bike because of anxiety of seeing it makes me worry because the concussion also gave me amnesia of the accident even happening. I no longer even have my old gear because of the pure fact i cant look at it because of what happened. Im just glad i didn't break or damaged anything other than my brain because its honestly made me a better person as of recently.

[@daiva1203]

I just crashed yesterday. That was my first time crashing and I really learned my lesson. Never speed on a crowded area and always use the visor.

[@kulugtunga5368]

The feeling of living your last moment was scary . after i realised that im alive with broken leg i was happy.. crushed some idiot trying to make u turn, than i found myself under parking suv

[@leotovar1185]

The same exact thing happened to me except I was hit by someone that ran a red light full speed

[@jordanfrederickson9051]

Hey Papa Yam, Why cant u make the beginner bike giveaway internationally, (cough, cough, New Zealand) give us non-americans a chance

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Shipping would be more than the bike cost

[@specialk5680]

Not if the bike was already over there

[@navrajsingh9719]

hey new Zealander we found the old Zealand

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

@@specialk5680 how is that gonna happen what is he gonna get the bike there and just leave it somewhere how would that even work if he did that he would have to do it for every other country and thats a little bit of craziness

[@gasman6922]

It’s settled then. Yammie must buy a bike in every country and give them away.

[@shaunb1]

I laid my 2017 Zero SR down for the first time ever this past Thursday, how did i get back on and ride? I wanted to get home, even tho hurt so i got my ass back on and rode home! Def did change my mindset on how i ride/what i wear when i ride!

[@feodiente9460]

Did for me..... you a true rider ..

[@TroyC68]

Hit a deer doing about 80 kph ... Picked up the bike, straightened out the brake levers, hand and foot both took the hit... rode it home the hour and a half that was left on my 1200 km ride... Bike fairings took a bit of a hit and front signals trashed, but even the RCMP officer didn't try too hard to keep me there... I handed him my helmet and asked him to show me a mark... he passed it back saying there was none... TY :D I was sore on both sides as I was ejected like on a high side and tumbled down the road... The day after wasn't the worst, that second and third day was much more painful... but all in all my gear saved any major damage, and within a week I barely felt it deep in my right ankle, and 2 weeks after ... fully healed... Same spot, 1 week previous , a younger rider hit a deer in almost the same spot and died from his injuries... Gear up and ride responsible at dusk when animals are on the roam and are hard to see.

[@joeroth3666]

I low sided into a ditch after a pickup came around an s curve in my lane and gave me the options of hit the truck, hit the asphalt or go in the dirt. My tail swung out in the dirt and slid into the ditch. Bruised and battered I got back on and rode to my buddies. We had to vice the shifter back straight and the bike got some scratches but it was ok. Got back on about 2 weeks later.

[@mandolore19]

Holy crap I needed this. Drove an old 1980 gs550 for a few months and bought a 2000 sv650 literally 2 days ago. I laid it down within the first 45 minutes of street time. Scared the shit out of me. I just had a scuffed up and swollen knee as I was in full gear except for my jeans... That and I was only going about 35. I just thought all bikes were about the same... I was wrong and it cost me. Thanks for the video pappa yam.

[@frankt2658]

1. Heal your body 2. Decide, if you want to ride again, or not 3. If you want to ride again, get a new bike. If not, quit thinking about bikes and everything related because it will make you unhappy. 4. When you got a new bike, hop on it and start to heal your spirit. Keep it easy and overcome your anxieties and fears. Take your time! Been there, done that! These steps are all it takes. Got my next bike when I was still walking on crutches. Couldn´t wait any longer, or my dreambike would´ve been sold to another person. Most important thing: go easy on your second set on first steps! Remember: Get on the bike and start healing your spirit! Shadow 750 was totaled when someone rammed me off the road with my wife as pillion. As Yammie said, it´s just a machine, as much as you loved it. The nasty compound fracture in my left lower leg took a while to heal, but it did. My wife got out easier with heavy bruising but no broken bones. If you decide not to ride ever again, your biking spirit was totaled as well. accept it, don´t push it. Accepting it will save your life. My new bike is a VL 1500 LC Intruder (suzuki). Big and heavy. And that´s what eases my mind when I hop on it. If "they" want to crash me again, they will definitely feel the impact! :D I´m well on the way of healing (almost) completely. Scars in my spirit are starting to fade away. The scars on my body will stay as a reminder to trust no one else on the road, except me. These injuries will never heal completely but will remind me forever! Even my wife still wants to ride with me and considers to achieve a bike license on her own. I support that and encourage her. Guys take these 4 steps and consider them very well. Don´t let anyone push you towards any direction. You have to make these decisions all by yourself. And making them all by yourself will (not could) define and safe your life in the future and will keep you from getting unhappy! Greetings and best wishes!

[@MarineRider]

Always tough to bounce back from crashing your bike both mentally and physically. I would recommend getting with a riding coach to help gain their confidence back. Stay safe riders!!

[@Random-qt1kg]

Mentally much more difficult imo

[@sebastiana.2833]

I just had one today. Perfect timing.👌

[@Legoliam47]

I love bikes with all my heart, they have been in my life since I can remember. In the last 6 months me and my best friend got our licenses and first bikes. In the last 3 months I had a small but close accident, and only 2 months after my best friend almost dies on his bike due to other drivers not paying attention. We were both fine but the fact that everything people have told us about bikes, happened, its haunting

[@mangoshake]

I broke my arm and rubbed half my face clean when I crashed without a helmet back in 2011. The first time I rode a bike properly since then was just last month, when my cousin made me try his new Yamaha Aerox scooter. Side note it was a damn comfy scooter. The biggest factor for almost anybody really is just the PTSD of getting back on the saddle of one.

[@courtneyricks500]

Rear Ended...low speed thankfully. Yammie nailed it with this video. 1) Had the dealer go through my entire bike, upgraded my gear, spoke honestly with my spouse, and lastly re-read my MSF class materials and changed several habits while riding in traffic.

[@IlTransistorSelvatico]

that video is perfect, 2 weeks ago i crash, i broke my finger and my clavicle i destroy some parts of my motorcyle. tank you!

[@dahveed284]

I was involved in a serious wreck in 2010 (I think). I was in the hospital for almost a month (but some of that had to do with poor treatment of my injuries). Its important to do "failure analysis" whenever something doesn't go well. This especially includes motorcycle wrecks. The question you must answer is "What could I have done to achieve a different outcome?" Sometimes there is no good answer. I hit a deer with my truck last year and I have no idea what I could have done to prevent that. The absolute WORST part of wrecking is everyone asking me if I was going to ride again. People I didn't even know were popping into my room and asking me that. Eventually I told them that YES I will be riding again, but I'm giving up wrecking for sure.

[@robertstimmel1100]

I was a daily rider for years. I would ride all year and in any conditions (except ice/snow). I considered myself to be a pretty good rider. I loved it. Then, one day, I was riding angry and on next to no sleep. I ended up hitting gravel in a turn while I was leaned over and went down at about 70 mph. I slid at least 200 feet and came to a stop when the bike landed across my chest. I shattered my elbow, broke all of my ribs, and jacked my leg up pretty bad. I am now riding again, but it has never felt the same. I don't ride every day anymore because of a job change. Even when I am riding, I feel more tentative and don't get the same adrenaline rush. I hope to recapture that feeling with time. For the record, I still enjoy riding. I just don't enjoy it nearly as much.

[@daehxn5799]

Slid out my bike pulling onto a main road yesterday. Nothing serious, but some bruising and a hurt ego. Bike needs a new mirror and brake pedal, but should be back on soon! Perfect timing for this video lol, thanks yam

[@valmikdixon1901]

Yammie Noob is the MVP. Pretty ironic seeing this post after I broke my hand on a bike tour of India a couple of weeks ago

[@agentstarkiller007]

Lowsided my bike back on Sunday. Just lost traction in the lean, I think, and went right out from under me. Got it up out of the small ditch it slid into, and rode home. Alignment is a little wonky, cracked a headlight bracket, but overall apart from a scraped knee with a hole in my riding pants, all in all I’m good. Just need the time to adjust the alignment luckily.

[@retrospect218]

Hey Yammie, I crashed on the day this video was posted, at 11pm. A guy took a left on a right turn only, didn't look at all, didn't see me, just turned out in front of me. The front end of my 2019 Kawasaki ZX6R was demolished, and I was knocked unconscious. I suffered a major concussion, 5 broken ribs, and a fractured T5. It hurt for a while, but it will never hurt as much as losing a bike I only had for 3 days. My parents and loved ones don't want me back on a bike, but I know I will just be depressed my whole life if I don't. You speak the truth, there is something powerful about being on two wheels that I can't explain. I really needed this video, thanks for posting this video, I hope to be back on the road soon.

[@upstairsweb-series9848]

This is the one I was asking for! Thanks for doing it.

[@robcinco8046]

This is my first time to comment in your channel and I want to share that I had an accident a few weeks ago and this video really helps me to recuperate as soon as possible. Just my gloves tear down, handle bar went sideways and flairings went scratch. As these kids went full stop in the middle of the road talking to each other without any intercom and much worse way to come. DOESNT WEAR HELMET lmao. Well I really do love your video thumbs up yammie!! Love from asia (Philippines)

[@shanep.9442]

I lost traction on my front tire (Versys 650) in a turn, low-sided the bike, broke 3 ribs. I was wearing proper gear, including an inflatable vest, but it only inflated AFTER the impact, when the bike slid away from me. It's activated by a tether, so in a low a side, ur not separated from the bike enough to pull the tether. My full face helmet saved my bacon, would've had a serious head injury or been killed without it! I considered quitting riding, but instead analysed the accident, & ride more conservatively than before as a result.

[@indoctrinate4740]

If u dont mind, how did you lose traction?

[@shanep.9442]

I believe I took the corner a bit too fast, & the tires weren't warmed up yet, as this happened in the first 5 minutes of riding that day.

[@indoctrinate4740]

@@shanep.9442 Thanks for sharing. I fear what i dont kno

[@shanep.9442]

@@indoctrinate4740 No problem, if someone can learn something from my error(s) I'm happy to share.

[@bigg16]

Awesome advice.Thanks Yammie👍

[@Boltedderg]

Was at a stop sign and had a lady take the turn too sharp, late at night. Wasn't fast on her part, but enough to break my leg and fracture my ankle. Just about healed up and the bikes all good (damage-wise), so I gotta learn how to walk again, and how to ride. This is my first major spill in the six years I've been riding so...yeah. Thanks for the vid man, ride safe :)

[@satrixremix7111]

Hey yammie thanks for all these videos and sharing your pearls of wisdom and making even the scary videos funny as hell, I will be going for my CBT around late march - April this year because my husband thinks I'll do so good plus I always did like bikes from a very early age so I've seen how merciless they can be and despite my nerves, worrie and excitement am a go give it my best ✌️.

[@jameslewis250]

Crashed my 2017 'Busa. Still recovering from torn pcl, left knee, fractured bone in right hand. Stiffness and numbness still present 9 mos. later. Went out and got an FJ09. It sits in garage. I knew I wanted to ride again, yet everytime I see it, I make an excuse not to ride it. The mind is a powerful thing. In this case it tricked me into thinking I missed riding, but truth is, I was in love with the IDEA of getting back into it. Not actually doing it, I hate to say. btw...love your 'Busa Boy vids. Memories...memories...memories...

[@prasadmohapatra1433]

21year Master's student in English literature here. Met with an accident 4months ago while returning because the other rider was drunk, no driving license, underage and was on the wrong side. Though it was a head-on collision, I didn't suffer much injuries because of my helmet solely. The other rider's front wheel was on my visor and I was unconscious for a good 10minutes. Spent a month without riding because of injury and bike being repaired. For someone who never fell down from a bike, the accident did give me PTSD. I still go through a little shudder when someone abruptly cuts me off or rashly comes from the opposite side. Still then, nothing's better than riding and I love my bike(even though it's a 160cc).

[@WxMcGee66]

Now I want a decepticon sticker

[@THELANKANCOMRADE]

Of course I can get back on it. Depends on how fast I heal the broken bones and ripped off ligaments.

[@jonezen24]

Dude. We’re all so happy you’re still here!! Keep crushing it homie!

[@danielfitz3565]

im 16 and im still learning about riding of course and i've crashed 3x probably and thank god they weren't bad crashes and i just learn from them, everytime i fall i treat it as a story of learning i guess, more people should just think of crashing as learning and in my opinion it makes it easier to bounce back and of course be more careful

[@SteveVar_traxnyc]

im here with you too Yammie

[@bruneydamekanic6151]

A drunk driver crushed my bike this pass Thursday in a hit and run. I’m rebuilding right now but my mindset is different right now.

[@howiewilson8725]

Hit an oil puddle while cornering,the bike lowsided and I rolled 3 times and slid 15 feet dislocated my shoulder,I'm glad I had a good friend riding with me that night,got my bike running again and can't wait for riding season!

[@CasperJLT707]

Someone 8 months ago switched lanes i to me on the freeway not paying attention and I flew half a football field at 50mph into a hemmoraging coma. When I came to a week later I had no memory and to this day I still have no recollection of not only the accident but even leaving the house. Thank God Im alive and actually I appreciate the lack of PTSD inducing memory. Maybe I would be too scared to ride if I remembered it. R.I.P. Vulcan S. Hello FJ09 😎 riding better than ever now. But I must agree with the Yams. GO AT YOUR OWN PACE!!! it took nearly a month to get comfortable riding again and that was after months of healing from the head injury and almost broken back.

[@friddlefries1140]

This is a good video, I fell off my moped while taking a turn(twice, fell again later while driving home cuz of some bad roads) under 30mph and it’s been like 3 weeks. No fractures just road rash and bruising, I wasn’t wearing a jacket(tshirt) And I’m really nervous taking turns now, I rode for like 10 minutes around the block and man I had to get off I got so nervous, I feel dumb kinda. So it’s kinda crazy how the mind can affect you

[@nixder]

Got a crow in my face, 3/4 helmet on a custom bike. Went down, dislocated my left shoulder, scratched my face on the pavement, and got a bruise on my left leg which the bike landed on. Was taken to the hospital my was sent home a few hours later. 2 weeks after I got erysipelas that would have killed me if I hadn’t went to the hospital. Drove the bike to the repair shop 1 year later. To damaged to repair so waited another 6 months and bought a Z650 (in consultation with my lady) Every time I saw a bird my heart started to pound the first couple of months. And yes, I now wear a full face helmet.

[@aarongill6738]

Yo love your vids I’m hopping to get my licence soon

[@reesedundee8525]

just came of my scooter yesterday, was bewildered how the fk it happened went back today and bingo white painted line ontop of a manhole... end of my bloody street to. lowsided with barely any scrapes so i got lucky, stay aware and safe all

[@satmansatman418]

Twisted road for the biker who wants to test ride their next ride , as dealers don't let you . What a great idea thanks yammie :)

[@patrickwalsh3154]

Had a very minor low side but still dealing w a separated shoulder. Thanks for this video.

[@crash5811]

Cager killed me almost 2 years ago in a construction zone. Totaled her car w my face. Got plates in my left shoulder and wrist and my jaw. 3 ligaments n 2 tendons in my (left) knee from a cadaver. After 2 months in a wheelchair and 10 surgeries (so far). Rode my buddy's harley 230 miles last fall after a few 10 mile trips. Gonna get my new zx14r out after the salts washed off this spring. Part of the recocery has been bopping around the parking lot at work on the used bikes after i service them. Still plan on going thru a riding course or 2 this summer. And i finally bought a helmet. Slow and steady, take it easy and u will recover. Mostly. And no i dont remember it. I have alzheimers from the concussion..

[@crash5811]

To ramble on a bit more, the worst part of getting wrecked is the bills (other than the physical/psychological damages). I ended up in the neighborhood of 500k on hospital bills. She got a night in jail (cause i wasnt sposed to live), $200 ticket for running the stop sign, and her insurance probably replaced her 2016 kia sportage. But theres not much that can legally b done about that. All u can do is take care of urself and recover slowly and correctly. If u rush it ull regret it for the next 50 years or so.

[@daemonrider2199]

Cool. Thanks Yammie!

[@henylor2813]

I just crashed yesterday and got cleared this morning. I was very lucky...helmet saved my ass.

[@MrNegative57]

My only crash was minor , low side in large chunk gravel . I was pissed. Car sticking out too far making a left blocked the view . I brushed off , picked-up the bike and rode like a man possessed before I had a chance to over think it. I don't recommend that for everyone. It's how I was raised " get back on the horse that bucked you off"

[@chipoplouss]

Thanks man helped me out a little

[@motosakshi]

Great job Yam. Keep on. Lets agree, mother of most accidents is simply driving too fast. So, please, slow down.

[@Kyle-ny2vt]

Wrecked on Monday hopped back on the bike on Tuesday with wrist issues and went around the corner I crashed on got 80% of my confidence back

[@jamestyler5620]

Great video my bur. I v crashed a few things drops ect. Part of riding you ride a lot if might happen. It helped me a lot to take a brake after wreck o keep riding the days afterwards and just didt not feel good mental on it which effected how I was riding so I took a brake for over a week and I helped so much.

[@TheFlatEarthChannelcom]

Crashed my R1 today. Did a power wheelie by mistake mid riding by just giving it more throttle. Bike went flying at 120kph and flew off the bike. I was wearing full 2 piece track suit. I slid pretty far. Walked out without a scratch, but got some impact damage on my thumb and knee. But that’s about it. Wear full gear. Just bought that thing lol. Back on the R6 tor me for now.

[@larsterpstra6485]

Thank you, really needed this video after my 50cc pizza scooter crash. Trougly the worst crash in history getting to much power in those Tiny Chinese tires and whoops there it went, I almost killed myself. Of course this exactly how dangerous it was.

[@xc_4x4]

I loved this video and I think it was just what I needed. I went down on my 14 Victory XC last Sunday and broke my ankle. Im realizing now that having A heavy bagger like that might not be for me in the future. I loved my 20' kawasaki Vulcan 900 that I gave to my dad and im thinking of trading my XC for a Road King/Springfield...A lot lighter and agile.

[@kobebryant8902]

After my crash (not at fault) I lost my sport bike and shortly after (1month) I bought a cruiser. A complete switch because that cruiser was the best deal and was something I willing to try out. It was a nice change but no where as quick. I did visit my crash site the day after. I spent a lot of time thinking and became more defensive. The crash made me a better rider.

[@firebladebuji4877]

In my experience I've crashed here in our sandia mountains on a hair pin and our track here in nm with that i learned my limits and choice of tires and when i got hit by a car here in the city it changed my style to the out skirts of town and to the track.

[@jaxonwright2243]

We have something in common. Both get hit by a car. Only difference is you hit the car and I got hit by a car. My bike went under while I went over. Broke both femurs, 6 weeks in traction. Still dont remember the accident 20 odd years later. Glad you survived. Lot of hater out there I see. 6 months off work.

[@riderramblings]

Although I agree with most of what you said there' ae some people, like me, who deal with things differently. But first I want to give some more advice: _After any "off" get checked out by a Doctor. Yes I know they're extortionate in the US _*_but do it_*_ . You may have injuries which don't show up immediately - in my case about 10 years_ I can't ride Sports bikes now because of one off! 1. If you're capable and the bike can be ridden, get straight back on the bike and ride it. Even if the bike has some, or even a lot of, "cosmetic" damage. Make it safe there and then and ride it. 2. As Yammie said, if your helmet hit the ground, replace it. Other gear, it depends! I replace the armour in the garments and continue to wear them if they're still wearable - badge of dishonour if you wish :-) (you may want to get new gear - your choice). 3.Analyse the crash if you can. It doesn't matter if you don't have video, run through the crash in your head and see what *you* did wrong at the scene of the collision. Yes, what _YOU_ did wrong not the other person, lamp post, oil slick, animal etc. The British Police don't use the word "Accident" because 99.9% of collisions aren't a pure accident - A meteor hitting you is an accident, you T-boning a car isn't, it's a collision. For more info search for "The Science of Being Seen". Another great video Yammie - Thanks.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Going down will definitely make you want to wear gear. It worked for me and i see alot of new riders and some old stubborn ones who never crashed and bash you secretly for wearing gear.

[@neranrox7788]

My friend had 11 bike crashes and 1 of them was with me behind. I kinda broke my hand and we both almost got run over by vehicles going at 60mph.

[@tiffmali5082]

decided to take my bike to an empty parking lot up the street (literally 2 mins) from my house. the fact that my drive way is a slight hill to go down to the road then i have to go UP the road to get to the parking lot ALWAYS makes me nervous. the first time i left to practice, i did fine rolled off the clutch gave it slight throttle and up the road i went. TODAY however, im not sure what got to me. but i gave too much throttle and ran right into the sidewalk across the street. bike went down. i stayed up. neighbors out and everything. so embarrassed. turned the bike off and remembered the tips i watched on youtube on picking up a downed bike, got it up. got back on... and off i went. stayed at the parking lot for about an hour practicing. in reality i was just too embarrassed to come back home lol. scary. humbling. embarrassing.

[@jeremybusbee7799]

Broke 14 bones in mine this February. Cut off in an intersection by an inattentive driver turning left in front of me AND an SUV. Died a few times. Left hand was off of my body and reattached. Shattered pelvis. Will never walk right again even after 3 months in a wheelchair and hospital bed, 8 surgeries, etc. Dick got mangled and took about 7 months to even work again, including the 2.5 months I had a catheter because my urethra was ruptured. Pissing out of a hole in my stomach was wild. I want to get back on so fuckin bad. But I'm scared shitless. The thought that keeps me off of one is that I was riding perfectly, legally, and with all of the gear I could have worn (I had like 1in of road rash despite flying and sliding over 200ft at 48ish mph)... and I still got fucking clapped with almost zero time to react. My kid temporarily lost his dad. I dunno man. Shit is hard to do. I can't swing my leg over one yet but I want to.

[@yusifr1]

I just got my license a week ago and my 1st bike. Fell off today messed up my leg not too bad, braked hard and ended up goin for a slide. Im just pissed my bikes gear lever is broken and i cant ride for a while and i just spent 150 on a helmet i have to replace now. Not gonna lie it did make me think what am i doing riding bikes etc but got home n realised how much i love biking cant wait to get back on it gotta wait for my leg to heal

[@Sydney3291]

3 drops in my 10 years of riding, rain, ice, rain. What did I learn.....dont ride on ice for starters. And 2nd, the rain still scares me, which is a problem when your commute is on a bike and you live in the UK.

[@williamappelkvist9985]

So you have driven on ice? how is't

[@Sydney3291]

@@williamappelkvist9985 ever watched Bambi? But with more broken bike and bruised bones

[@Cliffxcore]

Love you yam

[@zomb7_]

I had an accident practising for the driving exam. Destroyed my arm and it kept me 9 months away from riding. In the end I overcame my fear and got my license but god it was tough.

[@asipalacios8701]

crashed my duke 390 2 weeks ago, all my left side is still in pain but I think in 2 weeks from now I could walk normally thanks

[@srdjanmatic7099]

You just simply need to sit back on bike and ride it, there is no other way (sorry to break it to you). Had accident 2 years ago, luckily i only broke my leg (was little close to breaking my spine), after healing up i though to myself “i will never sit on a bike again”...after a full year of whaiting and “being scared” of the machine, i needed to finish it so i just collected a courage and 15 minutes of riding, i felt like it has never even happened. Sooo yeah, after healing just swing your leg over it and take it slow and you will be fine in no time

[@shuvool1]

I haven't bounced back yet. I went down at the beginning of December 2019 on a group ride. I saw the footage of the guy behind me and between that and my memory, I think the root cause of my crash was my distraction. I was paying more attention to how far I was from the person in front of me than to where I was in my lane position. I wasn't trying to "keep up", I was trying to make sure I wasn't getting too close. I learned either is just as bad when it comes to being distracted from what you really need to be paying attention to which in this case was where I was in relation to a turn. I broke my left scapula in one place, my right scapula in 7 places, 3 ribs, my cuboid bone (the tarsal in the middle of the foot just in front of the ankle) and bruised my right lung. I had to have surgery right before Christmas to screw the top half of the socket of my right shoulder back onto the rest of the scapula and to get to that part of the shoulder, the biggest tendon of the rotator cuff had to be cut to get in at the socket, then sewn back together. I destroyed most of the cartilage inside the socket as well. I've got more physical therapy ahead, and with a lot of effort, I can raise my right arm straight in front of me up to horizontal from the floor, but not any higher. I can't bear much weight on that shoulder, so I think riding still has to wait until I can effectively push and pull the bars while leaning without feeling like my shoulder is grinding small bits of cartilage that are floating around in there. My wreck wasn't as bad as Yammie Noob's but it is pretty disconcerting that I might never quite get back to how I was. Yammie mentioned the insurance thing and I can confirm for the state of Texas that my insurance carrier reimbursed me for every piece of gear I was wearing when I crashed, severe damage or not. All they required was for me to send them pictures of the gear I was wearing with the brand and model clearly visible, and the receipts for the gear. I didn't keep my receipts, but in my case, they took screenshots of the website I bought my gear from with the brand, model, price, and picture of the gear all clearly visible in the screenshot. My biggest takeaway from the whole thing as far as insurance is concerned is that the least expensive option for personal injury in my state is "medical payments" at $1000 coverage. That's basically the ambulance ride. I got charged almost that much for the slings and boot they gave me at the ER, so give that some thought when tailoring your insurance policy. It goes up to $25k and costs more as coverage goes up, but $1000 isn't going to pay for much beyond the ambulance ride.