I crashed my Limited Edition Harley-Davidson!! (2018 Fat Boy 114)

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

For those mentioning the rear tire: Insurance did not think it had enough to do with the crash to be at fault for the accident, it's got more tread on it than it looks like. It's definitely worn out and I actually had a new set of tires at home when this happened. I was legitimately just waiting for my bike's appointment in 2 weeks from before the crash happened to put on the new tires. I was only out riding because it started a sunny day and was going out to eat. It was such a sudden downpour that I rode into. I didn't realize how slick it was.

[@jered1388]

Looked like fresh rain, all the oil surfaces. Slick

[@moto-stars]

Glad you're okay! May I use this video in my next episode? Watermarked and linked to your channel of course.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

I apologize, but I specifically forbade someone in the video itself from using it, and it wouldn't be fair if I just allowed someone else after telling others they can't use it. Sorry!

[@moto-stars]

@@FranBunnyFFXII Sure thing. No worries. Just let me know if you change your mind.

[@SkeazeBun]

@@moto-stars ​ @FranBunnyFFXII probably be pretty good for channel exposure if you let someone with 750 times the audience show and credit ur video. Bag is being fumbled.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

It's fine. I'm not looking to be some big patreon youtuber person. I just make videos I wanna make. That's what my channel has always been. A bit of a blog of what I've been doing with my life. If I stay a small youtuber making vids for a small audience, no big deal, if I get bigger that's fine too. It makes no difference to me. This is why I dont really do shorts anymore, they were more effort than their worth and I wasn't going to be pulled into being a content mill person. I've seen what it does to other youtubers like MatPat, and Tom Scott, It's not something I desire. I'll just make the videos I wanna make and if it goes somewhere great, if not, no big deal.

[@derfskittlers6125]

Kinda silly...we can all learn alot from what you experienced. The more people that see this, the better.

[@charlesrocks]

Thank you for sharing this video. This is very helpful for me. I hope you are fully recovered now and the bike is good to go.

[@klum6047]

I feel bad for you as your bike is such a beauty. You must be sick about this crash. Sorry to see this happen to you, moreover, good luck in getting all the repairs done. Thanks for the video. I'm 73 and still riding so needless to say, I've had a few crashes over the years myself. I know it hurts and gain much experience. Better days ahead, cheers.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Repairs were completed and the bike has provided over 5000 more miles of service. I just did the 20,000mile oil change.

[@ecc5119]

Rear tire issue. Hard , old, no grip

[@seansimone-e6k]

Watch your lean and rain time too if you wouldn’t have been leaning so much you would also been able to correct, but you had it too far already

[@hizacaine]

A little fear is a life saver. I'd be worried if this didn't stick in your head for a while. It's now eight months later and the middle December, the roads are wet and cold up here in the PNW, I expect to hear you've made it through this rough patch and you're out riding with a little upgrade in technique and respect.

[@RickyG512]

Glad you're ok, what rear tyre did you have on?

[@paintslinger16]

Hey Franbunny! I seen this bunny in another spot we frequent! I use the same name there. Glad you are ok! That is the most important part! Hopefully worked through the mental part. The bike looks good, not as important as the first two hurdles, but still important

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Where did you see this posted? And thank you for the good vibes.

[@paintslinger16]

@@FranBunnyFFXII I was just referring to bike forum, just your handle without calling out the name..

[@mtbunny-yt]

I'm glad you're okay, Fran! Keep on staying safe

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Hey Maya! add me on discord, I had to make a new account.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I was a Florida boy for 50 years... Bald rear tide wasn't an issue there... but now in the mountains of NC... the newer the better

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

I actually talked to insurance about the tires and they think it wasn't a factor in the crash. It's hard to tell in the video bit there is still a reasonable amount of tread but the tire was absolutely due for a swap. I was going to get the tires swapped a few weeks after this crash(before it happened) since I already had my brand new tires on hand. I just had to get to the shop and weather and scheduling was not agreeing with me. The chopper shop that does my tires didnt have an opening for me for the next week so I was stuck waiting and just wanted to enjoy some nice free food at nice places since I don't get to do that all that often. The whole situation just sucked.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

@@FranBunnyFFXII glad you are ok. I had to trailer mine down to Georgia and leave it overnight. New tires ,plugs, bearings, closest "Good" shop is 45 min away... all good now

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Thanks for the wellwishes. New bearings sucks what happened? Did a tire blow out?

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

@@FranBunnyFFXII no need replaced every 20k miles... on Turnes or front brake they would BUZZ.... ZZZZZZZZZZ... NO GOOD

[@Warthog71]

Excellent play by play. And “No. Dan you cannot use my footage”😂 Bravo! Hopefully, by now you have shaken off your uncertainty. I have a 24 FB and wanted to know what you think of the Ohlin you installed. Was it worth it? Charlie Mike🇺🇸

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

The SE Ohlins shock is pretty good, expensive but good. The ride quality is great.

[@h.wayneb3495]

Wowser glad your ok, pretty quickly lost traction then it was oh crap. Ride on rider!

[@kittycorner8526]

Gorgeous bike! Glad you weren't severely injured in your crash. Anything can happen to anyone at any time. Traction is drastically reduced in inclement weather. Painted lane stripes and "tar snakes" pose a significant threat when there is moisture on the pavement. Try to resist the urge to ride aggressively until the road and traffic conditions are more conducive.

[@chip9832]

White paint lines are too slick . Glad ur ok . 🙏🏿

[@vincentbohn3030]

A little trepidation after an incident, especially it being your first? is completely normal- there is an old saying there are two types of riders those that have gone down and those THAT WILL. Now you are in the former group , you survived it, and you got back on which is exactly what you need to do! Pro level moto go riders can push hard in the rain watch it some time and watch how often they wipe out when it’s wet! Understand it may not be the last time it happens. In the rain double your normal following distance, slow down a bit and no sudden or abrupt control inputs if it can be avoided. 38 years in the saddle on a Harley,47 total on motorcycles and I’m still here, and I’ve had my share of mishaps believe me, almost all because of my own , ummm let’s just say misguided judgment ( somebody hold my beer and WATCH THIS!) My prediction is you’ll regain full confidence in time this will get filed in that subconscious part of your brain that will INSTANTLY pop back to the forefront next time you find yourself in a similar situation. Lesson learned, glad your ok, stay at it and RIDE SAFE

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Oh this isn't my first accident. I've been in a few. December 2019 I hit the deck going 30 in the middle of the night on my electric. Face into the pavement and I do not remember it. I was riding them bam, I wake up and see myself standing next to the gutter and an ambulance is pulling up, and im "what the...." the report said I hit the ground and blacked out. From the incident it seems like my front tire slipped out on a wet leaf or something. I think it's because I dont remember the accident that I didnt have any fear of it. I was also hit by a prius driver in 2018. But that wasn't my fault so I had no reason to be afraid of the bike after that one.

[@vincentbohn3030]

@@FranBunnyFFXII No kidding one of my more “ innocent “ mishaps was hitting a palm leaf in the middle of a corner front tire hit it first and down I went didn’t see the damm thing it was bright sunny mid morning and the leaf was laying right in the apex of the corner IN the shade of the tree it fell off of, never saw it been a little cautious ever since bout diving into a corner in deep shade

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@vincentbohn3030 That's a hard way to learn it. But at least we're both still here after it haha. I was wearing a fullface helmet in both these accidents and I'm glad I was. I got a bloody lip in both so I wonder what happened behind the helmet.

[@stevehatten209]

Im a master's level therapist. You are having an adjustment disorder with mixed emotions and conduct. Get right back on that bike asap. Every Biker, as well as me, have dropped our bikes and had wrecks. Accidents happen dust yourself off and take a sense of the knowledge you have learned and ride. You are starting to overthink or rumminate on the negative aspects so Ride !

[@davidfellows6250]

it didn't have that much to do with the rain. It when you cranked the throttle. Harleys are toquey, you've heard this alot and now you have experienced it. As you change lanes you leaned a little moe than necessary and when you went to straighten out is when you gave it gas. whats funny is i did almost the same thing a week after picking up my roadking. i was making a right turn ,went to straighten out gave it to much gas. I kept the bike upright but just about went over the bars. I've been ridding Harleys for over 50 years. we all f$%k up, just don't kill yourself.

[@jameslyons1661]

Interesting story happy trails

[@Jer_O]

Glad your alright.

[@HooMeye]

You changed lanes from left to right in a left turn, you accelerated too hard (?) at that moment. The torque of the engine is quite high at low revs that it made the rear tire spin shortly in the wet which made you loose control and high sided. Glad you are okay. I own a 2019 Fat Boy and avoid riding in the rain because even when the fat OEM Michelin tire has enough profile it still looks like a slick, just like the front tire. Even on a drying road I once almost lost the bike in a corner at a low speed on a patched up part of the surface.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Do you see the little hole in the tire ? That’s a tread wear mark when you see that whole and no tread that is way past the life expectancy of that tire ! I’ve been riding motorcycles and dirt bikes for 45 years ..

[@derfskittlers6125]

You might consider taller suspension if you like to lean your bike.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Oh my bike already has lifted suspension and ride height. I have a taller than stock Ohlins shock, and larger diameter tires, a 150/70 R18 front and 260/40 R18. I need some floorboard lifts to get more lean angle.

[@cobyabbygayle]

Glad you are fine. The bike can be repaired.

[@GolfFoxtrotCharlie-gfc]

Glad youre alright! And glad the bike is still good to go! I 1000% refuse to ride in the rain. Im on my 2nd year of riding now, and I refuse to do it. I got caught in the rain one time and that was enough for me, I obsess over the weather each day I go riding. Ill pull off somewhere and wait it out if I have to, I wont risk it at all. Rain, fog, and deer are the 3 main things I fear when riding. I got caught in horribly thick fog one day and that was the most scared on a bike ive ever been. The complete loss of balance, the sheets of fog coming at me hiding the few feet of road I could see, not knowing where the curves were, hoping a car didnt come flying up on me not seeing me... that was one of the most terrifying things ive ever experienced.

[@PUREOWN]

Were you drinking at Buffalo Wild Wings? Just curious.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Nope, I cant drink alcohol. It makes me gag and dry heave.

[@PUREOWN]

@@FranBunnyFFXII 😅 well that’s good to hear

[@sgas]

Yup, wet roads are always sus. Riding slow on them for sure. I relate to your loss of confidence from all falls, regardless of their consequences

[@LeoTeMoni]

Paint lines rain stones mud anything on the road a dog a cat it's a gauntlet stay focused slow it down in the wet you will be fine don't you leave that horse you love ❤that horse that's your dream horse you are not leaving your dream bike

[@mikeshaffer2950]

Two things I see, one like others, back tire could have a better tread design for the different riding style dictated by road, second it started to rain, the zipper an fog line is the first to get slick, as soon you tagged the zipper, your carnival ride was paid in full. Honestly time to hit the parking lot an get your confidence back up, dipping into U-turns, ride safe.

[@SpyC8779]

I'll do free work for a shout out!! Been in an accident too but got back on as soon as I could walk !

[@LeoTeMoni]

My dream is riding night rain i can't get enough i❤ it

[@Hoyt1911A1]

Very glad you are OK. You made some good points towards the end of the video that resonate with me. I know the sadness of banging up a bike you've put a lot of effort into. That paint shop did amazing work on your tank. I didn't know it was possible to match stuff that well. Guess us backwoods folks really are a little behind the times. I also understand the heavy responsibility of having loved ones as passengers. If my Wife or Son ever ride with me you better believe I go slow and cautious. I am very easy on the throttle to keep them from jerking during gear changes (I actually saw an idiot in town throw a girl off the back of a crotch rocket slam shifting one time). I also kinda like the rain mode of my 23 114. It might come in handy when I least expect it to. I think it is good that you posted this video and your thoughts for other riders. It is always easier and less expensive to learn from the mistakes of others than our own. Anyhow go out and enjoy your groovy ride. If you still feel a little down buy some parts you've been wanting for a while, I bet that'll help.

[@seansimone-e6k]

Great job for getting back on it. It’s just a life lesson but great job again.

[@LeoTeMoni]

No water on that road paint line got your back wheel trying to get between the two vehicles in a hurry water on the paint lines you must take care on paint lines in t he dry and in the wet paint lines are smooth when rain falls on them it's wheel sliding time front or back tire don't matter it's over your gone and when you power it on the line that's it stay focused stay of the lines as much as you can it's not your fault the lines need to be changed ruff surface on the paint lines is the go I ride bikes to stay hard get back on that horse ❤

[@bramblr]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE I RIDE A FATBOY CVO 06 LIKE THE STYLE I WRECKED MINE 6 YEARS AGO TOOK SEVERAL RIDES TO GET OVER IT

[@Bearleaux]

I'm a new rider, still haven't ridden in the rain but I'm sure I'll have to eventually. Anytime I do go through water on the roads or in turns I do everything I can to keep the bike more upright and the weight centered under me more. I'm so glad you came out on the other end OK, we can replace and repair the bikes, and hopefully the insurance company takes care of you.

[@AishaClanClan1043]

Hey Fran, didn’t you crash your Fatboy in the rain 4 months ago?

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Yes, this is that crash.

[@AishaClanClan1043]

⁠@@FranBunnyFFXIII see. It’s good that it got repaired almost 2 months ago.

[@AishaClanClan1043]

@@FranBunnyFFXIIDon’t let the fears get to you Fran, I’m happy that you and your bike survived and repaired. I don’t own a bike but you’re making me want to own one, it’s just that I have to be careful. Now be safe, girl.

[@WumbologyTest]

Never thought I’d see fran from FF12 riding a motorcycle

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Fran in FF12 rides a Hover cycle in the game.

[@LeoTeMoni]

This fall has made you a better rider now you have a notch of safety in your mind this is the first stripe on your leather you are now ready to ride for real