The One And Only Time I Crashed On A Public Road

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[@Coolcat2694]

I think you drastically understated one crucial point: You need to take a break. Here in Australia the government spends tons of money on ads that tell us to stop and take a break after 2 hours of driving/riding, because fatigue is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents. When you're fatigued you make poor decisions and you get slopy with your motor-vehicle skills. Which is something you really don't need when riding a bike. Like just think, your crash was 2.5hrs in! That's not too far over the recommended break time!

[@MotoJitsu]

No kidding.

[@judgesfiveeight]

Definitley. I don't ride a motorcycle, but I ride EUCs... look 'em up... think, one wheel instead of two, no seat, top speed 35mph. Anyway... if you ride EUCs and really push the envelope, accidents aren't a possibility, they are a certainty... so for starters, the full gear lesson applies out of the gate. That said though, EVERY serious accident I've had, and there have been a few, has occurred hours into riding, when I am fatigued... and potentially a bit overconfident after having already hit my "zen state", for lack of a better term, during the ride. It's funny too because I always felt like it would be on the front end when I'm warming up... but at that point I'm aware of it, alert and a little more prudent with my riding because of it. I suppose my point is that the fatigue deal translates to damn near everything. Anymore... and with a bit of first hand experience, I know when to back it off and take a break.

[@greggbell]

Great point...My first track day had scheduled 5 sessions, I had a great day! I bailed on session 5 because I was tired, hot, and dehydrated. Don't forget you still have to load the bike and drive home! As I'm pulling out to head home I look up and the ambulance is rolling down the track and all I could think was that would be me if I had gone out for that last session. Know your limits and have fun, crashing isn't fun!

[@LITTLEBRAT775081]

the longest I have gone was 12 hrs straight ... I think I went a bit over the limit

[@greggbell]

@@LITTLEBRAT775081 Maybe a tiny bit! Stay safe brother...

[@carllewis1691]

Well done man. most motorcycle you tubers just talk about how fast they go, how loud their exhaust is, smack downs - juvenile adult men who do know better. You on the other hand have learned from your bad experience and are trying to get across to the wider biking community the importance of learning your trade through practise, through wearing the right gear, though not being sucked into the mentality that loud, fast is the way forward but concentrating on riding safely, being able to control your bike and as a result enjoying riding. You are an inspiration and a refreshing change to what has become the norm on you tube and not enough credit can come your way for your contribution thus far. Thank you for taking time to help others like myself in the biking community.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much Carl! It kills me because I see the same videos and shake my head...such a missed opportunity to positively mentor others...the only good thing is, for me, all those other you tubers..I just learn what not to do.

[@paulamorgan8030]

I totally agree with you Carl. Most KZbinrs brag on their riding skills if you can call it that by speeding on the main roads. That's suicidal to me and not a good example on how to ride safely. You can ride safe and still have fun! It's so good to see Fast Eddie accepting his wrongs and trying to help others learn from his mistakes. You will obviously get the ones who think they are invincible but they are the ones who will end up injured eventually or worse still, injure someone else for their idiocy but there are others who will take note and understand we are not Superman/Supergirl out there (myself included!) and will listen to his advise. Great reply Carl and great advise Fast Eddie. Keep up the great videos!

[@Johnrider1234]

@@MotoJitsuamen.

[@dixoncider7256]

Glad you are still with us.

[@MotoJitsu]

Me too! lol

[@orgami100]

So is his future children..

[@r.tillery575]

My Marine Corp tour @ Camp Pendleton let me spend a lot of riding time @ Palomar Mt. & Mt Elsinore as well. That was in 1981...ish on a CB 750-4. It wasn't my 1st crash, but it has been so far(knock knock), my LAST one. VERY similar conditions as yours, That day though, I realized I needed to choose whether to be a rider...or a drinker, I'm still riding today. Amazing coincidence, I stopped drinking,... & I stopped crashing. Coincidence?...'Suuure'. Thanks for investing time into your videos, I still learn quite a bit from them, Thanks Again, R.Tillery

[@aidanlane-250]

@@MotoJitsu I crashed on gravel going too fast and I didnt die cause I had my full gear on. I always have my gear on, weather its Summer or Autumn etc.

[@donh5869]

As a person getting back into riding (after about 30 years) and encouraging my two sons to get trained up before they get bigger bikes this video is invaluable to me. Thank you for doing what you do. You ARE saving lives.

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome

[@alexfaylona4007]

After installing the frame sliders days ago, i had my first fall due to practicing one of your videos in a parking lot and I'm not ashamed to fall because I know I'm learning. God bless you and I always watch your instruction. I look up to you as a new rider..

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome! Keep pushing yourself!

[@cashflownpv]

That's how to properly learn. Falling in a controlled safe environment to get better diametrically opposes and is far preferable than falling because I was a 'speeding idiot' for example. The Ego must go and common sense must always prevail.

[@motordemic]

Rather fall practising in a parking lot than fall on public roads

[@rickriodran6951]

right mentality dude ☺

[@jarikarki5619]

Nise so fine but not a bicker

[@nadeemqureshi9779]

An accident teaches us so much more and we generally remember it for life. Learning from other's mistakes is a very wise thing.

[@MotoJitsu]

exactly

[@eloteroerste4717]

@@MotoJitsu so basically you should NEVER GO TOO FAST, OR UNNECESSARILY FAST? CORRECT?

[@joalvarez6252]

Gawd damn right! Falling/crashing is a real eye opener!

[@romanpastuchsr2319]

@@MotoJitsu One of my favorite expressions is "Some people only learn via trauma". Glad you didn't pay the ultimate price.

[@ReeI3oK]

That's why i watched MaxWrist to realise he is an idiot. After passing my tests i just 180 changed my mind about his riding.

[@esmiley3]

Fast Eddie, I understand what you are saying and agree with everything, but I feel it is necessary to tell you that in this video you are not giving yourself enough credit. I am a 55 year old over the road truck driver, I will soon reach 1 million miles and I have witnessed many accidents. It breaks my heart every time I see a sheet covering a rider laying in the road and then looking at what is left of bike on a tow truck to then realized the rider blew past me an hour ago. My point is this, the only reason you had that accident is because you misjudged the curve and could not adjust your speed in time. You were equipped and educated to handle any hazard, but that one. And you lived to talked about it because you are dressed and have the mental bearings to handle the situation, you may not remember, but you did all you could. You are hands down the best instructor I have ever had. I said in my last post after watching your slow speed maneuvering on an S1000RR that I intend to practice in a parking lot with both my BMW S1000RR and my almost 900-pound BMW K1200LT until I can better stabilize my bikes. And all of gear is BMW, my helmet is a Schubert, and a cool ICON when riding my RR. Keep schooling Man, we’re listening and consider, it my be because of your crash that made you great rider you are today. In closing you and I are a lot alike, we both try to protect the motoring public, my record and many safety awards are my proof. Can’t wait for your next video, Master Instructor. Keep your wheels under you! And to the of you, listen to this man, he knows his stuff! Excuse the typos.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much for your well-worded and thoughtful comment Eugene! The lessons I learned from this day are constantly in my mind and it would take hours to explain everything I took away from it. I'm making all my videos to inspire people to not have this happen to them before they get serious about courses, practicing, and saving up to buy full gear. Thank you again sir! Awesome bikes by the way!

[@jsallerson]

So I’m going to have to disagree with part of your response here. At one point you say he was prepared for every hazard except for this one, and simply miscalculated. I think that’s a gross miscalculation of understanding what occurred in this accident. The rider already stated that a number of rather significant factors played a role in the accident, and his explanation makes it pretty clear why it happened. I’ve been riding for 5 years on my 675 daytona Triumph, of which I started on. The only accident I’ve had has been a low speed, first gear low-side when I hit some gravel from some side road work that I hit during a turn that I couldn’t see until I was on top of. But when it comes to actual riding, anything above 15mph, I can’t imagine going faster than I could exit a turn that I’ve ridden thousands of times, nor do I ever try to memorize any road, regardless of if I’ve driven it before. You take the road as it comes, because you never know when some moron is going to be stopped in your lane, an animal, or whatever, and memorizing it doesn’t take that into account unless you factor speed in for those things.. in this case, speed and thinking that he knew the road caused this accident, but more than that, fatigue and inexperience was probably the biggest factor of all. I’m not sure I understand why you said what you did, but I want to point out for anyone reading, only the very opposite of that was the case here.

[@myreality7817]

My rule of thumb is even if you can take the corner at 100% take it at 70%

[@MotoJitsu]

That's a good rule of thumb to go off of!!

[@lmbzx1186]

When you are on the street, take it down a notch or two

[@billbanche4605]

I'm 75, been riding since 15 years old, the class I took after a 20 year break from riding, stressed the importance of go no faster than you can Stop in the distance you can see. That is more like 20 to 30% as fast as you CAN, since the object you see that's not expected may be a moving vehicle coming right at you, cutting way down on time to stop. Or it can be a truck or sports car coming at you IN YOUR lane passing another vehicle in the other lane, and therefore going way too fast just like you, where stopping on a dime won't save you. Recently I was riding (in California where we don't have to stop for a stop sign, just slow down to almost stopped) a car shot out from my right to turn left in front of me, not slowing down for the stop sign at all, from a driveway, with a sign that said to him NO LEFT TURN. I didn't even have time to reach for the front brake or even press on the rear brake lever. I was going 25mph (38 feet per second) in a 30mph zone going straight, no turns. Well, he saw me in time and stopped a few feet from me. Only luck, no skill involved on my part. I was scanning left to right. It takes a fraction of a second... he was likely traveling at 10 to 15mph (15fps to 23fps).

[@Slashoom]

@@billbanche4605 just FYI under California law, rolling stops are not permissible. Vehicle Code 22450. Just cause people do it doesn't make it legal.

[@elithegreat6463]

My Reality Look where you wanna go, and invest in Helite, Tech-Air, or D-Air Gear. 👍

[@dfawkes55]

Wow, a very sobering account. "Wisdom is learning from the mistakes of others.... I see high level instructors doing amazing things on 125cc bikes!" I appreciate your humility in telling us about this accident and how it spurred you into becoming a better and more seasoned rider. Keep up the great work. We all have a lot to learn on and off the road!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!! More courses, more practice!

[@Doeexist]

I'm from England, and I've recently passed my test. I'm really nervous to go out on my own without an instructor for the first time. Thanks for this Eddie!

[@MotoJitsu]

Practice for a while first! Take it easy...and watch out for stupid!

[@UltimateEnd0]

I can tell you are one of those rare types of super sport riders that isn't full of ego and you are humble, have a positive outlook, and share wisdom. Keep it up.

[@StanfromIBF]

Firstly, as a Crash Reconstruction specialist, I'd like to thank and compliment you for this video. Highly informative. May I request that you actually provide a pin drop and shoot some video of the actual crash scene? Would be great for you to combine all of those into a single video (I'd be happy to edit, if yo would like). The information you are supplying here is EXTREMELY important and it MUST save lives, considering the value of your reach! Well done, man! As a former Marine myself, and a NEW biker as well - I am totally HOOKED on your stuff, and I have committed to your Motojitsu App as well!

[@MotoJitsu]

Take more courses, wear full gear, and practice! motojitsu.com

[@sirfaffalot9136]

And learn how to use the limit point to be at the right speed, in the right gear, for every corner. Glad you're safe and passing on this good stuff man. Ride safe. 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

@@sirfaffalot9136 Thanks

[@patrickdecambra2219]

And that morning while you were taking a shower you could have dropped the soap stepped on it slipped bumped your head against the faucet and died. Should have could have would have doesn't matter. LOL

[@MotoJitsu]

PATRICK DeCambra could have subdural hemorrhage right now too.

[@patrickdecambra2219]

@@MotoJitsu seriously, I remember my wreck I remember hearing my ribs break and hoping it wasn't my neck lol

[@donmackie3584]

Really....these video’s, regardless if they’re over or under your skill level are so honest and so heartfelt I find myself watching them for inspiration over and over. Great, great stuff. If I had three thumbs they’d be up. Great job :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!!!

[@thelants8569]

im only 16 years old, crashed once in a left turn for taking it too fast and apexing too early, but like you, i always think of that crash every time i ride and i demand improvement to myself every time i ride, even if im just going a mile into town to the store. Always wearing full gear as well. I wore full gear in that crash (50mph crashed straight into a mountain side) and i still had road rash and trouble walking around the house for the next 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Very appreciated.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@TomPenningtonGeorgia]

Thanks for your honesty. People need to hear this. It’s not a game. Treat it like you’re flying a plane :)

[@IuriBarros1]

You've had given one of the most big lessons I've ever eard about acepting our own mistakes and charing that with us !!! Glad you're still with us ! Best regards from Portugal.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@Vandragorax]

This is why these mountain roads are so dangerous, when we're riding on public roads we ALWAYS have to imagine "What if there's a car on the wrong side of the road when I go around this corner?" and SLOW DOWN enough so that if there is a hazard that we can't see, we can avoid it. It's fine to go a bit faster around corners when we can clearly see our exit and the road around and after the bend on an open section, but when it's all enclosed and it's a blind corner, it always pays to slow down... even in a car let alone a bike! :)

[@MotoJitsu]

No kidding, I learned a lot from this...easy to say this or that with 20/20 hindsight.

[@dbehr27]

Yep, and this is one of the reasons that some of my friends are faster than me. For blind corners, I ALWAYS ride as if there's something in that road around the bend, a car, a boulder, dirt etc. It's served me well so far.

[@jseden]

@@dbehr27 this is the way to do it.. I always ride like there WILL be a hazard in all the regular spots. Never just assume you'll be good.

[@mwsletten]

If you really think about it, pretty much every single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle is the rider riding too fast. Too fast for the road, too fast for the conditions, too fast for their skill, too fast for the bike. too fast, too fast, too fast. To me, the biggest lesson for this incident is to slow down. If you want to ride fast get training and do it on a track. If you come off the bike on a track at least it's configured to give you the best possible chance at surviving. There is no such expectation on a public road. Surviving a crash on a public road is largely a matter of chance, not skill. Good riding gear can help mitigate injuries if you crash, but the best strategy is to avoid crashing in the first place. Slow down and live.

[@MotoJitsu]

Very true!

[@jackthomas1978]

The single most dangerous situation for motorcyclists occurs when cars are making left-hand turns. These collisions account for 42% of all accidents involving a motorcycle and car. Usually, the turning car strikes the motorcycle when the motorcycle is: going straight through an intersection. Motorcycle Accidents: Common Causes | ...

[@adivarso8175]

@Michael Moretti How about for solo riders? no other vehicles involved.

[@Lowlander119]

Wrong. I've been hit and seriously injured twice (including snapping my leg in half) by cars pulling out because they didn't see me and making the dreaded left hand turn. I agree to ride within limit, wear gear, be safe etc but DO NOT fool yourself to think all crashes happen because you were riding too fast. I was going the speed limit both times. Do all of the above but also keep learning tips, wear high vis gear and a white helmet and flicker your high beams when going through intersections. Even then, you've got to keep it real, it's all risk mitigation. I ride because it makes me happy.

[@kramadri6012]

I ride slow 60-65kph per hour but here in my country Philippines licenses are easy to get even with no driving knowledge they just buy it... Almost got ran over by a elf truck it was 6pm dark already nd d truck's light is not yet turned on didn't notice him on side mirror just when his almost bumper behind me he made horns... I had to increase speed and give way... This is a 2lane hwy... U can never be too slow or fast some are just not thinking of others while driving... Mostly 4wheelers are not so considerate with 2wheels

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

Your crash was similar to mine, but I flew through two huge bushes and was able to repair my bike. I too was in full gear and didn't get hurt, but I've taken classes and practice my skills. I was afraid of crashing again for a long time. Anytime I rode around a fast curve, I imagined myself crashing. I've also learned from other peoples mishaps on KZbin. I'm not scared of riding anymore but I'm a better and more skilled rider and I'm going to continue learning and practicing.

[@MotoJitsu]

Good on you!!

[@MorDo207]

Oh dude im in the same phase right now, had a crash 2 weeks ago and im still scared of corners. I will keep going and practice and some day my confidence will come back

[@Alex-ny7mw]

"Wisdom is also learning from others" Great way of putting it. Thank you for sharing this experience and having the opportunity to share with us, in the process helping some of us. I'm a rookie and I consider your lessons a must see and hear. Once again thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Alex! If anyone else can benefit, please share with others!

[@vespakat7815]

Fantastic advice. Getting a licence for me will be just the beginning of learning to ride. Practice, practice, practice. Thanks Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly and thank you!

[@twoponderingpagans]

You referenced this in another video. I'm at the point where you were - thinking just today that it's time to take my riding a bit further, and I'm sitting here re-evaluating that. It's not fear - I'm just thankful for this video to give me pause. I have identified 2 major areas that I need a lot more experience in before taking it up a notch and I'm signing up for 2 more classes first. This is exactly what this video does, and for me, you've probably kept me from being scraped off the pavement (at least for now). Thank you and please keep doing what you do, it is absolutely invaluable!

[@robertb7362]

The reason I can’t stop watching your videos is because you are sincere in your posts and not a single video with special effect - just simple old pen and paper.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks...yup, no editing...no retakes. That's all bs to me.

[@PetrolheadHQ]

A CBR or any 1000cc bike is no joke and you are right, thinking that you are ride better than you actually can is the one big thing that has caused most people to crash. I have taught myself how to put he bike down to avoid a much bigger accident and it saved me on my first fall when I was going slow but panicked, whisky throttled and fixated on another car. I put in crash bars to feel better about having to put the bike down and I keep practicing and always in full gear. Glad you are safe and back on the S1000RR in the other vids.

[@MotoJitsu]

Just some things to consider.

[@LEXRiderMotovlog]

Glad to have you here, teaching us not to be n00bs 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

LOL you're welcome!

[@jarikarki5619]

What do you mean

[@TheLaboomba]

I appreciate your humility and everything you are saying in this video is perfectly on point! I’m glad you made it, and I’m glad you made this video for all of us. I am a track day junkie myself, and although I ride in the expert and intermediate groups regularly, what resonated with me from what you said is that even after tons and tons of practice, and in my case tons and tons of track time, there is always lots and lots of room for improvement! On top of that, like you say, there are so many variables, mostly on public roads… It’s best to keep a lot in reserve and in my opinion no one should get on a bike without first studying the premises you make in this video! Thank you for your service, regarding this video and in your military service ⭐️

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks for the support! Yes, many lessons learned and hopefully people learn from my stupidity and lack of skill.

[@Mentaltilt]

Man you are the best no bs guy on youtube for motorcycling. I have been riding for a few years but after seeing your videos it let me realize not to be that guy who spends it all on exhaust and wears jeans. I'm going to do all your exercises in a parking lot till total proficiency and buy a full piece suit. I'll keep the stock exhausts as you are right it wont make me any better. Thanks again and glad you are with us today!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks :)

[@izabella1999]

Thank you for all your videos. I just got a Ninja 400 this year, my first bike and lifelong dream, and really appreciate your no b.s. posts to learn from. Please keep them coming.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's awesome Izabella!! Great bike!! I love the 400!!! Keep me updated on your progress and please share the videos so that others may benefit too!

[@ben-jammin2284]

This happened to me awhile back. A police officer in the area responded before I could get back on the bike and ride home. He issued me a citation for “failure to control speed”. Huge learning lesson.

[@MotoJitsu]

Many lessons learned.

[@fishscalezz]

This is awesome bro, I’m in the army and we’re forced to take BRC 1-2 but that only introduces you to the SURFACE of riding. I always ride defensively, but you never know what can happen. Making a video like this really just puts the awareness out there that shit like this is REAL. And it makes them think twice about hitting that turn at 70 mph. I’ll definitely be thinking of this video when I’m out there. Good looking out 🤙🤙

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly! I'm glad you got something out of it :)

[@aayushkumar-sp6zy]

11:00 Love it how you talk about gears in the last. A year ago I thought people are invincible with gears. Glad you are with us and can teach us so many things.

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks

[@tonyhuggins-haig7610]

An honest and open account of how we all learn to ride bikes and get by. glad your still here to chat to us and inspire younger riders to learn and do courses and slow down. ride safe my friend Tony

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@nickaddario1847]

Thanks Eddie, I just signed up for total control ARC in San Marcos early September and 2 track days with them at the end of September. I put your name down as my reference.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's awesome!! I know the people who own and will be teaching! You'll love it!

[@JesterfaceBassplayer]

I'm very glad to have found your channel, and watching this I'm also glad that you're still with us. Here in Sweden we have rather strict requirements for acquiring a motorcycle license, and looking back (not during mind you) I'm very thankful for it. ... Here's a read If you're curious. First of all, you can't practice by yourself on the road. Not knowing anyone nearby eligible to be my "handler", I had to take something like 13-14 lessons on the track (with my instructor you keep reminding me of), practicing high speed maneuvers, at a crawl and controlled breaking, and only when your instructor thinks you're ready you can take lessons in traffic like "city riding" and "rural roads". You have to complete 2 obligatory safety courses, one theoretical and one practical, and only after those you're allowed to take the theoretical test issued by our version of the DMV, finally finishing by doing the two part practical test with a DMV inspector. The first part is maneuvering with cones, doing things much like you show in your videos on the parking lot (You can fail instantly by hitting too many cones, putting your feet down etc), the second is an inspector riding behind you in traffic for 35-40 or so minutes judging qualities like planning (road placement etc), decisiveness, attentiveness to roadsigns and how safety-minded you are. If you passed they tell you on the spot, if not you have to wait in queue to try again. If you do something illegal/stupid within two years after passing that warrants a retracted license, you have to do both safety courses and tests again after waiting the issued penalty period.

[@MotoJitsu]

Such a different system and approach to new riders...if the US had some type of system like that, I think there would be less deaths.

[@FLYINGTOMAHAWK3]

Much respect for you brother. Humbled enough you talk about your mistakes so others can learn and preach about safety gear/courses. You have inspired me to finally get my motorcycle license. I have already ordered my rpha 11 pro helmet and Alpinestars full leathers, boots, gloves, jacket and pants. Also already looking forward at other courses here in South Florida.(born and raised in San Diego). I just wanted to thank you for your videos and your service.

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re very welcome! That’s awesome!

[@modelo2107]

Man your communication skills are off the charts!

[@MotoJitsu]

education & practice :)

[@wirsinduntereuch]

Power of the bike doesn't matter. The key is the discipline. Always ride within your own limits! The bike's limits will always be far away for normal riders. The most important point I always keep in mind: "Only because you can't see it, it still might be there." Always ride in a way, that you can come to a full stop within visible range! If you feel adrenaline, it's the signal, your survival chance has fallen below 50 %. 😉

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes, I've learned a lot from this.

[@chriscook3447]

I wrecked today. I'm a newbie rider and I made 2 mistakes. 1. Had my head somewhere other than the turn I was entering. 2. I was around 5mph above my skillset when I entered the turn.. Went wide, hit sand and rather than go down the hill into the trees I laid the bike out. Bike hit the dirt.. I hit asphalt. It's because of your advice I'm on my couch typing this. Gear. Good gear. Don't stop preaching that! I'm bruised and sore.. But that will heal. THANK YOU!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome! :)

[@martinlong8739]

I appreciate your honesty Eddie. You were going too fast on a public road, a road you don't know around a blind corner. You weren't able to stop in a distance you can see to be clear and if a car had been coming you would have been toast. Only the quality gear and a little bit of luck saved you. Don't treat the road like a race track, lesson learned (for all of us) thanks for sharing. Great videos Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

Are you just recapping what I said? lol There were about 1,000 things I learned from this day...this video was highlight about a few of them...I wasn't treating the road like a track and the speed wasn't too fast, it was for me at the one corner, but I can now take the same corner faster...it was just a combination of many things I was ignorant about, lesson learned for sure! Thanks!

[@vircervoteksisto5038]

I had a very similar experience. Twisty mountain road, decreasing radius turn, too hot an entry speed, downhill slope and poor line selection. The only things that kept me from crashing were: 1. There was no on-coming traffic, 2. The bike I was riding had generous lean angle clearance, 3. The pavement was dry, and 4. I remembered what my basic rider course instructor had said to do when you face that proverbial "Oh sh!t" moment: Put more faith in your tires and apply more throttle. I still thank God I rode away from that turn on my bike instead of a coroner's wagon.

[@MotoJitsu]

Wow! Close call indeed!

[@tirmikj5]

apply more contra? or more throtle?

[@rudebwoy8]

This guy is fully legit. Loves bikes and combat sports, what a geezer! 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

hahahaha thanks Jay!

[@shinobi-media]

Eddie! Im surprised you don't have at least 200k subs! Started watching your videos this past Friday and forreal, im learning a lot from the content that you have put out. Thanks for it and telling us to: practice, practice, practice, practice. Thanks for the video AND LIFE lesson! Keep doing you brotha!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much! I only started really making videos about 3 months ago!! lol hopefully that'll come to pass.

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

What saved you is the love and wishes of people who regularly watch your channel...welcome back...tight hug and a very happy new year from india!!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

lol thanks

[@jaybee4962]

You are doing a great service, you are really good at it. Thanks Again. Everybody hit the thumbs up every time on these.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Jay!

[@ne21]

Amazing, very interesting, another wake up video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Nick!

[@paultotten9553]

Thanks Eddie I appreciate the video and your honesty. I know I need to do some courses and you have inspired me to do them. I have come off the bike several times on the dirt and beach over the years but luckily no incidents on the public road. Not to say I haven’t gone into a few corners a bit fast and scared the crap out of myself. I am booking a HART (Honda) course soon. Thanks again.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's so awesome Paul! Please learn from my mistakes..it sucked...really bad. Take course, practice, and wear full gear always, please!

[@richardmorholt1175]

53 years on a motorcycle and I am still learning. Maintain a good attitude, and not think you know everything. If you don’t have at least a little fear of your machine (respect), stay off the bike. Very good video, sir.

[@MotoJitsu]

Get into more training! MotoJitsu.com/courses

[@peter3994]

Hi Eddie, Pleased your OK. As a rider of over 40 years I have amassed a lot of knowledge from training and making mistakes! The best way to deal with this situation is to learn about “reading the limit point”. (there are plenty of videos on here). Secondly; learn how to panic brake in bends, bit more difficult and comes from mistakes over time. The aim being to learn ‘muscle memory’ so when you ‘panic brake’ you don’t lock up, only apply the appropriate amount of force (the idea being not to activate the ABS as it will increase your braking distance.). The idea being to anchor up as you did and then COME OFF the brakes and lean it back over. Plus look where you want to go..... ‘Target fixation’ being an other issue. Of course if your going too fast then the outcome will probably be the same. All I can say is with experience I have survived incidents that I would have ended in an accident in my earlier years. Personally I prefer to ride just using the throttle, roll off, slow in and power out. Plus keep two wheels on the road at all times! I’m a passionate biker with experience of riding on the limit on public roads, now just wishing to pass on some wisdom to keep my fellow bikers alive! Ride safe and live long!

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes, lots of things I have learned from this....this is what motivated me to take 19 courses and practice more than anyone else I know.

[@HobbsMF]

"uhhh youre about to get hurt dude so im gonna take you out so you dont remember this stuff" lol Thanks for the videos MJ!

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome :)

[@newezreal3241]

When I was a little boy sitting in the backseat of my mom's Ford Explorer this is exactly what happened. A young rider came speeding down the twisty mountain road front face into our car with his sport bike. The rider lost his leg and died after some bleeding. I remember parts of that scene as if it was yesterday, especially the cut off leg laying further down the road and my mom trying to calm the young man. Here I am now 20 years later, and I just got my motorcycle license. This scenario is still my biggest fear, and I am still confused as to why so many people are just not afraid of speeding into corners where they can't see what's behind them and cut the oncoming traffic lane.

[@sheslop888]

Learning to brake in a corner is one of the most valuable things I've ever learned on a bike. When you are afraid to brake in a corner, then you are nervous about every blind corner. You're afraid of vehicles coming the other direction, deer, gravel etc. - and what do you have to protect yourself? Blind luck? It's given me so much confidence in cornering. Because I know I can brake in a corner, I can go into the corner so much faster. If I'm going in too hot, I simply apply some brake. If there is a vehicle crowding the center line, or a deer, I simply brake, and change my line. I spent a lot of time learning to corner, but learning to brake in a corner improved my cornering much more than anything else I learned about cornering. Approaching a corner is never an anxiety producing event anymore. If you are taking courses or lessons, ask about learning to brake in a corner. And good for you for being honest about why you crashed. It's the only way to learn from your mistakes, and it's rare. Most people have some bullshit story about what caused them to crash.

[@MotoJitsu]

Since this crash, I’ve taken 19 different courses and teach 6 of them. I don’t brake in the corner, I trail brake, something different than what you’re saying.

[@sheslop888]

@@MotoJitsu Well, yes, trail braking is what I'm talking about. Trail braking is a great skill for going around a corner, or a great skill for going around a corner fast. On the track you want to be either on the gas, or on the brake, at all times. When you're not, you are just coasting. Coasting is the one thing that you can do to guarantee decreased lap times. So you don't want to coast for that reason, but also, you have very little control over your bike while coasting. You can also adjust your lean angle with your brake (or the gas), adding another level of control. On the street, you want to be in control at all times, for exactly the reasons you talk about: blind corners, deer standing in the road, gravel, other vehicles on the road, etc. Trail braking, you already have your finger, or fingers, covering the front brake, and you already are applying a bit of brake., and you trail that off up to the apex. The apex, on the street, is where you can see the rest of the corner, you can see if there are deer or gravel, and you can see the corner, so you know how much gas you apply, so you're in control. You're on the brakes when you don't know what's around the corner, and you're on the gas as soon as you do know what's around the corner. Of course, what you don't want to do with your brakes is to overpower your front wheel, cause it to lock up, and low side. But that's much more likely to happen if your fingers aren't on the brake, you come around a corner, and there's a deer standing there. Then you panic, grab at your brake, and lock it up. It's good practice to have your fingers covering the brake lever in every corner. Braking to a stop in a corner is just an extension of trail braking. You are already braking, you aren't at full lean yet, and you see a deer standing in the road. I would say the first thing you do, before you start squeezing the brake any harder, is to start standing the bike up. 1/100th of a second later, start applying more pressure to the brake. Continue to stand the bike up, and to squeeze the brake harder. The brake will also help in standing your bike up (which is the same physics that allows you to adjust your lean angle with your brakes). It's incredible how quickly you can stand the bike up, and bring the bike to a full stop, and stay in your lane. I love riding fast in the twisties, and have done it a lot (including in your beautiful state). I did come flying around a corner to find a young moose just standing there (that was in BC), and did stand the bike up and brake to a stop in my lane. I stopped maybe 20 feet from the moose, who calmly stood there, looking at me, then casually walked off. 99.99% of the time, being able to brake in the corner allows me to be in better control of my bike, and it allows me to corner better, and faster. But the biggest difference it's made is the confidence in corners that it's given me.

[@ottomatic7823]

As an official old guy, here's my comment. This is no such thing as luck, no such thing as coincidence . I enjoy watching your vids.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@billsawyer5265]

been on the street for 42 years and I still do training every year!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!

[@ExploratoryBehaviour]

I've been there, Eddie, and the only thing that saved me - The gear that I wore ... I completely feel you brother... It took me 3 months to recover even after wearing all that gear... If not for that, I'd be dead... I am so glad you came out alive like I did... All the best!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

I hear ya, many lessons learned for sure!

[@h1a2m3z4a5]

Glad youre okay and able to live long enough to tell your tale. Had my first wreck a week ago and was on a cbrFireblade just like you , with less then 2 years of experience. First day taking the bike out I lowsided on a highway exit ramp 15-20mph because of X amount of things I did wrong. Pretty much made every mistake in the books. Have been watching your cornering videos RELIGIOUSLY (blind corners, how to tell it a corner was good, etc). Tons of great info thank you so much, slowly my confidence will come back but never how it was a week ago haha. If I could make a suggestion, I’d really ask you if you could make a POV video of you riding in the mountains/curves showing proper cornering techniques and your real time thought process for every single turn. I just feel like my confidence has been shattered for corners and could really use the perspective of someone like you to show it’s not that scary if you do it RIGHT. THANKS marine!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks, yes I have an entire playlist of me out riding in the twisty roads...have you seen those videos?

[@h1a2m3z4a5]

MotoJitsu no I have not but will check them out ASAP!

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet!

[@RGSABloke]

Hi Eddie, in May of this year I was in Spain on a BMW GS Rally, on the exact same road as your drawing, I rounded the corner to find a car on my side of the road. I was leaned over and had to counter steer to avoid the car. The bike hit the road and the bars broke 5 of my ribs and I ended up with fluid on my lung. If i had not managed to (intentionally), drop the bike, i would definitely have hit the car. The guy sped off and the rest is history. I am still suffering some 8-10 weeks later. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good. Work you g man. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe

[@MotoJitsu]

Sheesh! Sh*t happens way too quick out there...you and me both, lesson learned!

[@paullee6663]

+Joe McIntyre Sorry to hear about your injuries mate, and hope you are back to normal soon! Where were you in Spain? I was there about a month ago, and was amazed at the amount of 'your side' of the road they 'pinched'. Had a pretty close call myself when I was left with about 2' of road to squeeze between the mountain side and the car coming in the opposite direction. And another where someone wanted to turn right into a drive way....was on my side of the road!!! Anyone heading out that way, be careful.....

[@ivok9846]

ribs hurt a long time even when not broken....lots of nerves there

[@robertkacala]

Joe McIntyre GoPro on , always

[@PetrolheadHQ]

Wow, its good that you are ok. Speedy recovery.

[@geraldwest3428]

Mister you are one cool cat who is appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing this with us as it reinforces my commitment to safe practice.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, discounts, etc.

[@melvinveney]

Thanks for your video series. I have learned so much from your videos. I received my license 15 yrs ago by taking a BRC. I had never ridden a bike before that course. I just purchased my 1st bike a few weeks ago however I hadn't ridden in 15 yrs since I completed that class. Thank God I wasn't cocky bc I decided to go through the class again before jumping on my bike. I was so overwhelmed by the things I had forgotten or hadn't practiced in all those years! My last day in class I crashed twice. Once from breaking in a turn and not standing the bike up. The 2nd was from breaking and to much speed. Great learning experience on the range rather than on the highway. Your videos are daily must haves. Keep up the good work bc believe it or not you're saving people's lives! God Bless!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome :) I hope so!

[@joeybernier5864]

"If you're a doctor, and you're like "omg you should do this!", just don't even bother". Love it.

[@MotoJitsu]

Lol :)

[@bachelorthetraveler3834]

Seriously this guy deserves more views and subs

[@MotoJitsu]

Hope so!

[@AZGeek520]

Thanks for sharing this. I've been on many blind corners riding above my skill and realize I've just been lucky.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes...no need to crash like I did.

[@kengrasso4715]

Just watching this now. Glad your ok. Im 58 years old and had my first accident after 40 years of riding. Kind of the same situation as yours and fortunately for the reason you mentioned I came out alright as well BUT it did open my eyes to constantly learning and improving even after all these years. So many experiences to share. Ive passed all the lessons onto my son who is an avid rider as well. Must be in the genes. So glad your fine. Keep up the good work educating others. Hats off, I'll keep watching you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you Ken :)

[@Firestorm637]

I enjoy all your videos. I am a trauma anesthesiologists. I practice emergencies in medicine all the time but do we practice emergencies in cars and motorcycles. I was a professional flat tracker/motorcrosser in my younger years. I am also a pilot and scuba diver. I understand practice, practice, practice. Of course, I have a stree bike and yes I am in a parking lot on every ride. I have been in 3 crashes. One at high speed and I seized a new engine, number 2 a lady turned in front of me and 3 sitting at a light I was rear ended by a drunk lady at 9am with no car insurance. I saw in my rear mirror she was not going to stop so I gave the bike the gas. She still hit me and luckily my projectile bike did not hit my riding buddies further up the road. Keep the video coming. I learn by seeing!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@khalidaldhufairi]

You said important points we should all take the advantage of this accedent: 1- full gear. 2-Dont be over confident. 3- mis judge our skills 4- beside .. we should not speed 5-expect what lease expected. People usually learn from thier own mistakes .. few learn from others as you say wisdom to learn from some one else mistake man... should pray because you are a life Great instructure. God bless you

[@MotoJitsu]

Yesssss sure was lucky!

[@GatsuRage]

I gotta be honest, I had my first crash couple of months ago didn't injured that bad but the bike broke pretty badly (both forks got twisted) and I wasn't wearing nay gear (besides helmet of course) and I did suffer some injuries tho no broken bones but my ankle got hurt and had to book days off work to fully recover. I have a bike jacket with protection and gloves with protections but couldn't buy the boots and even after that accident I got my bikes tire changes for have better grip and performance so maybe this time I wont crash again... and decided to let the boots for laters. Yesterday I went out for a ride just to enjoy the sunny weather with my bike around my city and this car came to my side and instead of fully pass me over the guy stayed on my side and all this was in a split of a second... the asshole locked me against another parked car I was barely able to evade the parked car but I hit the whole right side of the bike..... thankfully the rare foot break took the majority of the hit and bent super bad like (like an L) and my right foot barely took the hit BUT it took the hit.... once again I was on the floor with my foot messed up because I decided to go for the tires instead of the boots. I didn't sustained any major injuries or broken bones but I have my foot swollen and again had to book days off work. I srly thought to myself ill be aright for the next few months until buying the boots thinking "hey ill just use it carefully around my city at low speeds what could go wrong?" assholes in cars that's what can go wrong. GET FULLY GEAR UP IF YOU USE A BIKE!!!!! I wont gonna risk my legs (or body) anymore that could've of ended so bad and I was lucky enough to get out of that with no broken bones and bones from the leg or foot are the most problematic ones.. they break easy and very expensive to fix (you guys gotta google up how much money it takes 1 screw for the body and normally need at least 5...or 7 for any type of broken bones within foot or leg) I doubt anybody would take their time to read this whole thing I wrote but if you did I hope it helps you out to woke up and see that even on blocks within your neighborhood is dangerous to ride your bike on.

[@MotoJitsu]

Hopefully you learned your lesson! All gear all the time and predict cars will do stupid things!

[@wolffrags9856]

Ugh.... Should I get proper long n' stiff riding boots? I've been thinking of those, like, half length sneaker style riding shoes/boots, but these kind of horror stories are making me unsure. :/ www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/stylmartin-marshall-shoes These are the style I was thinking of before all this information...

[@StreetSinner]

​@@wolffrags9856 There are some really good boots out there which at least attempt to protect your ankle from being cranked around 180 degrees, your malleoli from being ground off by the asphalt, the arteries going through your calf from being ripped open and leaving you bleeding out in a ditch, and your shins from being dinged in a way which could be ouchy or worse. Cute skate shoe style is something you could pay for instead, if you want :) TCX if you have wide feet, Sidi or Alpinestars if you don't. Probably some other brands are good too, but think critically about what you are protecting against.

[@kirkdunn1379]

and this is why you have dedicated everything since then to riding techniques, safety, training, YT tutorials, teaching, etc i am pretty sure.......all it it takes is one experience and changes everything it takes time to be a good rider.....not about cramming a bunch of stuff in short period of time......its not a matter of if your gonna go down its a matter of when and how bad......

[@tenzinmayne1010]

It's great to hear someone encouraging wearing full motorcycle gear. Even if I am just going for a short ride, I always wear my boots, gloves, jacket, pants, and helmet, it's simply just not worth the risk. But quite often I don't see people wearing full gear, especially on sportbikes. Thank you, Eddie, for promoting and advocating people to wear their full gear when riding. I found the points in your video very insightful as well. Ride safe.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you Tenzin!

[@malcrudkin7465]

Thanks for the info Eddie. It will sink in. You are doing a great job.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much Malc...what do you ride?

[@emfl4437]

Thanks for sharing. It is important to learn lessons from other riders, so we can hopefully avoid the same mistakes. I am big into courses and practicing too. Keep up the great videos

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!! Yes, that's wisdom! Help share the lessons by sharing the video with your friends!!

[@joeb3647]

I have watched a few of your video’s and while great and very helpful this is the one that made me hit subscribe. Good to find someone that is honest and practices what they preach. I lost my father as a kid in a very similar accident so this hit home. I ride to ride in the wind with his memory and never ho faster than i am comfortable and my guardian angel can fly. Thanks for sharing your experience. Semper Fi

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!!

[@kyle333halfevil]

The other day this guy went narrow instead of wide. Came almost halfway into my lane as i passed him. He's lucky he didn't kill us both. I truly believe it's your videos that helped me avoid a crash in that situation. Keep up the work man!

[@MotoJitsu]

Wow

[@TheTypeRTheory]

Insightful as always, thanks dude.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@unkindguy88]

hi eddie just a suggestion. you should use a white board, might be more convenient for illustrations?

[@MotoJitsu]

May be!

[@MotoJitsu]

But then I would also have to erase each new video, this way I can always go back and review.

[@matthewharkema4526]

White boards are not good for left handed people. We just erase it when we write on them.

[@tegne100]

Thanks for sharing your story! All the gear, all the time has also become my #1 rule and i couldn't agree more with what you are saying. I'm a "returning" motorcyclist, having been away from it for more than 10 years - bought a new bike earlier this year, under the explicit condition (set by my kids initially :)) that i'd get the best gear possible and take courses to get my skills up. I was on my first course about a month ago - what an eye opener. Even though my new bike (a 2018 MT-09) is extremely easy to ride, it quickly became apparent how important it is to test out your bike in a controlled environment, get beyond your comfort zone and learn your limits. Great vids, do keep up the good work. cheers

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much Thomas!! I'm glad you can learn from my experience and knowledge :)

[@ellaty5744]

I just signed up for my first "confident rifer course" after completing my basic rider dlass I took to get my license. I plan on continuing to invest in safety gear and classes, that's part of the fun of riding, gaining the skills. Thanks for the great video, makes me want to keep learning. I'm glad you made it.

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@audiogarden21]

Always nice to see a fellow lefty. Bro fist!

[@MotoJitsu]

Hahahaha

[@Steve-kt3qo]

Leftys rule!!!

[@jcrawford068]

We are still only 7% of the population, I think

[@regulardude2011]

Thank you for sharing this. God saved you for a reason. Glad you’re still here. Many people don’t get second chances

[@MotoJitsu]

Luck & full gear

[@keithreeder]

"God"? Why did your imaginary friend let the accident happen in the first place?

[@us4marine]

THANK YOU!!!!! Believe it or not, with this video you've probably saved many, many lives, and prevented people to incur in such an accident involving a U curve. Glad you're ok and my hat off to your brave attitude to come forward and not only admit your mistakes but tell us all about it. Don't kick yourself in the butt so much, NOBODY knows how they're going to react in any given moment. Take care Pete

[@MotoJitsu]

I hope so!

[@BizAutomation]

We need more videos like this. Thanks for this Eddie for being so humble and sharing with us. As a regular track rider that has been through all the mistakes I could not agree with you more. Riding skill and experience all make a big, no huge difference. Hope this saves lives and accidents from happening.

[@MotoJitsu]

Me too!!

[@dimitrisklonaris6733]

just for this lesson I subscribed. thank you

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@ChristosBassCovers]

I keep a score every ride where I touch the line. It remains at zero as of now

[@rachellevanderwyst3461]

He is such a teacher he just wants to teach all the time. And look how long he practices. A lot lot lot more than me! Such a good person!

[@queasyRider3]

I'm told it takes bravery to be humble. Your candor is much appreciated.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Lesson learned for sure...it would take hours to explain everything I learned from this...never again.

[@louislemoine_magicman]

glad you are alive to share your story. continue to ride safely.

[@MotoJitsu]

Me too! lol Thanks Louis!

[@victoraponte7046]

Did it happen at mullholland drive?

[@MotoJitsu]

No, I've been there before (last year) and that corner where everyone crashes...there's nothing wrong with it. People just can't ride. I stayed and went back and forth for a while...no issues. It's almost always rider error.

[@exoticgrovegeneraltrading161]

Incredibly honest and tremendously useful. I am sure just watching this has saved some lives. Thank you very much.

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad it was helpful! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, etc. :)

[@mattm9087]

My friend had something similar happen to her. Took an off ramp too wide coming in hot on her little r3. Ppl think u can't get into trouble on small bikes. U most certainly can. She hit the curb flew off the bike and got a concussion. First thing she said was I came in way too fast. Same story different bike time and place. Ppl hop on sport bikes and think they're able to hit turns going well over the posted signs. You can with the skill but were all not there yet. Shes since taken courses and practiced i believe and no more accidents. This video and videos like it most definitely save lives and injuries. It CAN and DOES happen every day. Ppl need learn from others. Every time I hit a ramp now her story runs through my head and a take it alittle slower than I think I could. Now Eddie's story will be in the back of my head while I ride too to help me ride safe and slow down. Ride safe everyone.

[@brakesforsnakes757]

I've been heavy into road & mountain bikes since 2011 and a lot of that skill set has helped me on my motorcycle as well but I still have so much to learn. Watching these videos will help me take my motorcycle skills to the next level. Keep doing what you're doing Devil Dog!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@TheHVMS]

I would say the major problem was he being too confident. When you don't respect/fear your machine and the speed, shit happens

[@MotoJitsu]

There's about 1,000 things I did wrong...a combination of events; not just one.

[@TheHVMS]

Yes, Indeed. That's why I said the major problem was being too confident, you didn't remember if it was a corner or a straight line, went too fast. But remember to look at the sun and breath for being alive bro, you are a lucky man. I'm happy you're better.

[@MotoJitsu]

I don't think I was too confident...it was partly it...but I was tired, dehydrated, and it was the wrong corner....like I said, I was there for 3 hours or more...fatigue and guessing.

[@TheHVMS]

Cannot agree more. I ride about a year, every day 140km (87 miles), and it's easy to feel the difference on my performance. I ride a MT03, really good bike, you should try it.

[@MotoJitsu]

For sure!! That is a nice bike!

[@kennethvick]

You where lucky. Great story! Best, kenn

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes I was!

[@JP-wq6sb]

19 COURSES IN 5 YEARS = AWESOME. you did a solid w/this video. many years ago i jumped a railroad track like an idiot on my gsxr 750, came down and hit gravel, then hit a turn that i didn't know was there way too fast, side swiped an old cadillac; oddly enough, hitting that car kept me from going into the side of a mountain. i separated my shoulder, sliced my arm open on his door handle (jeans & t shirt - stupid), went off in an ambulance and totaled my bike. that was after willow springs racing school, years of riding and thinking i was"good". i learned you can ALWAYS get better. i love how you emphasize practice. lebron james, serena williams, marc marquez (the best) never stop practicing; why should riders??? now, when i ride (especially with my woman on back) we gear up and i ride around my neighborhood for 5 minutes just to warm up my tires, FEEL my bike and get in the right mental state of awareness. glad you're ok. thank you for sharing your story and keep up the good work.

[@MotoJitsu]

YES! You could take all 19 of those courses too and still not be able to do much on your bike unless you put in the time to practice...the course is just 10% of the learning...the other 90% is what you do when you leave the course and how much time you spend practicing what you learned.

[@jeffpage5281]

Awesome video as always, Eddie. Your lessons are making a huge difference in the community. I always point new riders to your channel and MCRider when someone tells me they are getting a bike and license. It can’t be said enough; take lessons, practice in a safe environment, and always wear proper gear.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much Jeff!

[@Ohno0es]

why do people always offer water after an accident?

[@MotoJitsu]

No idea...lol

[@davidhagadorn8648]

seriously...hand me a coors light

[@Eunostos]

They offer water because it's a first aid recommendation. Do a first aid course!

[@Ohno0es]

@Ben Richards I sincerely hope that, first of all I'll never need First Aid, but second of all, that YOU will certainly never be the one to give it. That you consider it OK due to negligence is one thing, but that you're telling me that it is part of a First Aid course... that's on a whole different level of ignorance. Don't EVER give water to victims of a fall (height), deep cuts or possible internal bleedings. The victim WILL feel thirsty, but all you should do is wet their tongue with a (clean) cloth/handkerchief (but it's advised to not even do that, because before you know it, the victim is actually drinking). Only ever give water after you are 100% sure that they are OK and did not suffer any real/major injury. Since it is quite obvious that you have had neither training nor any knowledge in regards to FirstAid, I hereby suggest to just skip on the water-giving part and wait for someone with knowledge to take the lead. Do follow up on your own advise and follow a First Aid course, it will help keeping people alive that otherwise are worse off than if you had just ignored them and wait for an ambulance.

[@Blue-moon12]

Agreed. Gear is made for a purpose and I personally think people shouldn't start on a 1000cc sport bike. It's like passing your driving test and buying a Lamborghini as your first car. Glad you lived to tell the tale and God didn't think it was your time. Great video and thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Blue Moon!! Very lucky indeed!

[@VintageTimeGems]

The golden rule is. Any corner that you cannot see the other side of, slow right down before you enter. That is for all vehicals. No excuse regardless of type of vehical or experience. Cornering is not rocket science.

[@MICKYSPIELBERG]

THANK YOU , I am currently doing an advanced motorcycle course, I'm learning sooo much from all your videos and your wisdom. YOUR VIDEOS ARE SAVING LIVES ❤ THANK YOU ❤

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome 😊

[@boazdabush5291]

‏ good video thank you for sharing.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@kennethvick]

Just slow down!

[@MotoJitsu]

I just went in too fast for my skill, the actual speed wasn't the problem.

[@yessure5291]

Speed was the problem if the demand exceeded your skill.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes Sure Assuming it was a different corner, too fast for my skill, not knowing what to do were the causes. Usually not just one thing. I can take that same corner now 20mph faster than what I crashed at, at the time, it was too fast.

[@yessure5291]

So you have confirmed my earlier comment - no need to get your feathers ruffled - live and learn. In 41 years of riding I have many stories too. But no street crashes so far ;)

[@NooBiker]

Yes Sure agreed. What my training has taught me so far is to make sure I am able to stop within the distance I can see to be clear on my side of the road. Also to ride every Road as if it's the first time I've been on it. So never assume what the bend is. Watch the vanishing point and ride according to that.

[@toolboxxblogger]

Of all the videos i saw on youtube for bikers, i think this one is one of the best! Had a comparable crash for a few month - and i was lucky as well! Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with us. Best wishes for the future, and ride safe!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome! Glad it’s doing its purpose.