The EPIC Mountain Ride That Totally Changed My Perspective on LIFE

[@ADVBrett]

Massive thanks to Mark & Brendo for being there, you lads are legends! So what happens now?? Watch this space!

[@mikalliz2167]

Happened to me as well

[@Admo-backtothe80s]

That’s how my relative was killed and it almost happened to me but i heard a woman’s voice scream out “STOP” so i immediately stopped and then a trail bike flew past, it sent chills down my spine. I often wonder was it my Grandmother who had certainly passed away.

[@off-roadridingadventures7129]

There are too many riders on the trails with their heads up their ace. Last month, a guy riding with us was gazing off to his left and didn't notice that the rider behind me and myself had come to a stop to make a u turn. The guy on the DR 650 pegged me at 30 mph. By the grace of God, his front tire missed my left knee by less than 3 inches. Threw me off my klr and his bike landed on top of mine. The T Rex crash bars saved my bike from severe damage. A month later, my left leg is still sore, but it could have been a lot worse. I tried doing the guy a solid by not filing a police report as we were on a highway. He finally paid for the bike damage, but wouldn't help cover my doctor bills. Lesson learned about being a nice guy.

[@WildStuff]

This is how a bunch of civilised gentlemen handle things when they get themselves into a pickle. Check on each other, then sort the recovery out. No jumping up and down, shouting, arguing/abusing, finger-pointing, blaming, raging. Just getting stuff sorted the best way possible and leaving the rest to insurance. What's this in the title though about "future uncertain" ?

[@ADVBrett]

We were all very cool and calm. I'm bloody proud of how everyone dealt with it!

[@WildStuff]

@@ADVBrett The part where you twisted around and said "where's my new mate?" spoke volumes. Can you elaborate on the "ADV Brett's Future Uncertain" part of the title?

[@ADVBrett]

@@WildStuff Most certainly!! In the next video 😉

[@WildStuff]

@@ADVBrett ooooh, setting the end of season 1 up for a cliffhanger? In season 2, ADV Brett takes the insurance payout from his Africa Twin, buys a a Suzuki Address 110 scooter and takes up Doordash deliveries!!!! 😎

[@ADVBrett]

@@WildStuff hahahaha I've seen that guys and he's killing it!!

[@nickcruth8214]

Jesus. I spent 25 years in the bike trade. People get killed in these. The lack of a tsunami of apologies from ol mate is staggering.

[@ADVBrett]

So true Nick, maybe the onset of shock plus injury then the realisation of what he had just caused, that's a lot to take on. I'd like to know how he's going too. We're both bloody lucky we didn't end up being flown to an Emergency Department!

[@nickcruth8214]

@@ADVBrett You're very generous with the bloke. More than I would be capable of. Bravo.

[@glossblack1098]

He should have apologised plus asked for your phone number to follow things up. Can’t believe he just took off, no follow up.

[@ADVBrett]

@@glossblack1098 Probably has a lot on his mind knowing how it all came together! I think my insurance will be in touch with him!

[@jeremycox8261]

How many times have I seen this? Riders afraid to ride the off camber left side of a right bend in the road. It’s a skills deficit unfortunately that routinely kills riders. Both riders were lucky.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Mate, your compassion and composure in that situation was outstanding. Once you worked out you were still in one piece, to go over and so elegantly check on the other guy shows the true gentleman you are. Someone this world could learn a lot from. Glad it's just the bike carrying injuries and look forward to seeing you back out there soon.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks Vern! Very proud of how the guys all dealt with it. Fingers crossed I'll be back before we know it!!

[@Danger_mouse]

Glad the outcome wasn't too bad, but the fact remains that there are road rules to be followed even on dirt roads. Ride smart, stay alive!

[@ZeLogicnator5k]

This may sound harsh but I have zero tolerance when it comes to this behavior (riding on the wrong side). If your line choice requires you to go onto the other side (Left or Right), you need to be Extremely Cautious around blind turns and hill crests. If you can't see them, they can't see you. If you lack the self control to combat complacency, you shouldn't be riding on public roads/land or near people. And this is negligence, not an accident. You would think riders should know better. On a happier note, glad everyone seems more or less OK. Looks like beautiful countryside to ride in.

[@ADVBrett]

@@ZeLogicnator5k Interesting, I'm keen to know, genuinely, what more do you think I could've done? My speed was down below 50kph (not miles) and I was hanging left as much as possible. I'm keen to know your analysis and suggestions.

[@ZeLogicnator5k]

@@ADVBrett Oh nooo! I didn't mean you personally. I meant the behavior of the rider who hit you, not you. (lol I updated my comment).You were doing great! Anymore left up the hill and you would have been in that rut (looks like a rut on video). Unfortunately there's nothing more you could have done. Honking horns pre-turn does not consistently work due to a number of variables like exhaust, ear plugs, road/wind noise, etc. Brendo's Cam makes it look like a glancing hit. If you would have bailed left, the oncoming rider was swerving right anyways, so it would have been a body to bike collision instead of a bike to bike collision. Only recommendation I could even think of off the top of my head is: If you don't wear hard chest armor under your jacket, you may want to consider it. Having broken ribs is not enjoyable. I wear a alpine star a-10 under my klim baja and it's really comfy.

[@ADVBrett]

That's all good!! I love getting the conversation going and this video is going to be a great learning tool for all riders! I had chest armour in my jacket and since getting the Alpinestars Bogota jacket I'm seriously going to look at the Tech Air 5 as I've heard so much positivity about it! Lets keep the conversation going though, it's crucial that the message gets out there!

[@florme6494]

Amazingly handled. The fact the other person wasn’t staying left would have a hot head like me boiling. You don’t get too many second chances from a situation like this. I envy your composed nature.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks mate!! Yes, always best to keep cool and calm in these situations! Must be the emergency responder in me!

[@patrickyeager7994]

I find it scary up in the mountains of the Idaho panhandle at times with blind corners everywhere. My father had a crash and I went down the mountain as fast as possible on a Honda cr 250 flat out rushing to get the trailer and oxygen for him . He survived. The 2 nd crash killed him . 2 of my friends were injured on rides like this . One was a head on truck that hit him they were drunk and did not want to call the rangers until they sobered up. He is doing good with scars all over him.My other friend was hit by a car that drifted a corner in the mountains and he was paralyzed. He is now walking with a cane 10 years later. In the woods you are on your own sometimes. Ride with friends.

[@ADVBrett]

Man that's horrible. I still do a lot of solo rides but prefer to have people with me. I've had so many close calls, there's a lot that will come out of this in the future!

[@in2ADV]

Both of you gents are made of steel! Thank goodness you are both ok. kudos for the way you handled it!

[@ADVBrett]

Hey Petros!! Thanks mate, yes, we were both very lucky!! I feel for Dave here, he's probably hurting just as much, if not more knowing that he was on the wrong side of the track.

[@in2ADV]

@@ADVBrett I'm sure he is! Stay upright my friend 🙂

[@ADVBrett]

@@in2ADV Will do mate and ride safe!!

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

Just goes to show that staying to the correct side, even on back roads is *ALWAYS* important. Really damn glad both of you came out of that in decent shape.

[@ADVBrett]

@@ohTHATaaronbrown yeah we were both very lucky!! This should be used as a training tool for all riders!

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

@@ADVBrett 💯 agree

[@brianwest5348]

I'm in the U.S., but riding on the wrong side when you know other riders are on the road is bad news!

[@ADVBrett]

So true Brian! Gotta stay to your side if you can't see ahead!

[@neilrodas1549]

Other bloke should honk his horn to notify anyone around the blind corner? Or not be on the ring side to begin with.

[@twobikesandadrone]

I imagine this happens more often than we care to admit! So many videos out there of people cutting corners or just assuming they couldn't possibly run into anyone! Glad all involved on this day came out relatively unharmed.

[@ADVBrett]

happens a lot with 4WD's but this was my first encounter with another ADV bike!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

That was a truly AWESOME video and Adventure right up to the point that fool wrote you off. WHERE WAS HIS APOLOGY??? FFS, really, he not only was riding like a moron (on the right side) but during the second he had to see you coming he managed to slide even more into your lane. Please god he either gives up riding or gets extensive training before getting back on a bike... even then I hope I don't come across him. Sorry to see this Brett, hope all goes well with the replacement.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks Captain!! Yeah very strange, I suppose when shock and injury sets in, then he realised that the accident and whole situation was all on him, yeah thats a lot to take on. Will be working on the replacement once I get a new helmet and jacket sorted, oh and when this rain pisses off!! man is it ever going to stop raining!!!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

@@ADVBrett Maybe Honda's New Africa Ark? 🙄😆

[@ADVBrett]

@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger hahaha anything is possible right!!

[@glossblack1098]

Totally agree. He should have said sorry, several times, to everyone.

[@tienofthesouth]

First thing I would have done is checking on the bloke that I crashed into as a result of me riding on the wrong side of the road, not checking on my DR650! Then I would have gotten on my knees and apologise profusely for the pain I caused, call insurance, call tow truck, offer to drive to hospital for check-ups, get a reverse tattoo on my forehead that says "I will not ride on the wrong side of the road again" so I can see it every time I look into my mirror. Anyway I'm glad you're ok mate. After watching this I think I should get myself a Garmin InReach device. Keep us update on the new bike eh ;) and stay safe.

[@ADVBrett]

@@tienofthesouth Tha ks bud!! Hanging out to get back on the road!! Garmin inreach would be a solid idea for sure. I had my PLB on me but was very lucky to have 5G signal on that track! Couldn't believe my luck!

[@impulseaviation253]

So glad you're ok Brett and mate your an Aussie champion for checking on your new mate so quickly. Sadly it was one of those things that starts with "IF Only" if only he stayed on the left, if only I took the right track instead of the left, above all you both live to ride again. 👍

[@rebeccasmith9595]

Thumbs up because you were able to walk away from something that was avoidable. Thumbs down for road users not staying to the left. If conditions are challenging to stay left then slow the fuck down or turn around. Everyone rides with the intention of returning safely to their loved ones. That collision was tough to watch!!!

[@ADVBrett]

@@rebeccasmith9595 Thanks Bec!! Yes the big message here is to get home safe!

[@BigDaveTALKS]

My goodness. I’ll say again, that crunch sound was massive. Glad the fleshy parts are okay, the hard parts can be replaced. That was some great riding up to that point though.

[@ADVBrett]

Getting better everyday mate!! Yes I've already told both Mark and Brendo that we're going to finish the ride as soon as I get on the new machine (what ever that may be)! That CRUNCH of plastic on plastic is pretty insane eh!

[@AusMoto]

Such a shame mate but glad you pulled up well and a great example of a situation well handled and learning experience for all!

[@ADVBrett]

@@AusMoto Thanks Josh! A great lesson all round I hope! Will be back on the road in no time!

[@rztrzt]

Why was the guy approaching from the front riding on the right side? Keep left even applies on dirt roads.

[@krazed0451]

Because he got complacent, simple as that. You can tell from his posture and reaction when they were checking on him that he knew he fucked up.

[@ADVBrett]

Keeping left is so crucial on dirt roads, there would've been ample room for him to pass safely but complacency certainly got the better of him on that day.

[@notintere5ted]

@@ADVBrett Should keep towards the centre of road on blind bends to maximise visibility, at least thats what they teach on advanced riding course

[@ADVBrett]

@@notintere5ted after my accident a couple of weeks ago that sounds like a bloody good idea and something that I would most likely train in!

[@MickH60]

There is no way i would have been as gracious to the idiot riding on the WRONG side of the road.... He owes you a new bike...!!!

[@ADVBrett]

Just seeing how he was positioned, to be honest I was getting pretty concerned with how he was holding up. Actually thought at one stage that he might've needed an ambulance himself! Fingers crossed my insurance will cover it all and I'll be back on the road in no time!

[@250RX_channel]

@@MickH60 maybe he was American 😂 thought he was on the right side. 🤷‍♂️ 🍻

[@timeofyourlife7561]

Lived on single track road. The amount of people who have no idea to keep to the left. And drive slow is beyond belief.

[@ADVBrett]

@@timeofyourlife7561 Human nature I reckon, and sheer luck they didn't end up like me!

[@Oldguy-k3t]

That's what guys do. Can't see, let's go faster on wrong side of road!

[@thomascaldwell184]

Dude. Glad it's not worse for you! Hope you're not too sore in the morning. Cheers, and ride on!

[@ADVBrett]

@@thomascaldwell184 Tha ks Thomas, can't wait to get back on the road!!

[@davidricketts6985]

Thanks for showing this mate.. Very sorry for your injuries and damage.. I really hope you can get back on the bike soon.. A very good example to others of how this can happen. Can we donate to help you get back on the road?.. Cheers, Dave, Tassie.

[@ADVBrett]

Hey Dave!! Massive thanks indeed!! We're both so lucky to only come out with minor injuries! I'm hoping we can get this video out a lot more to show as an example of how quickly it can all happen!! Huge thanks for the channel support! There's some links I have in the video descriptions and I'm always open to support from anyone to keep the channel going! Really appreciate that mate!

[@jasondunn8313]

An important reminder to all us riders to keep left on blind back roads. Glad everyone is ok. Sorry about the bike. Hope you’re back riding soon.👍

[@ADVBrett]

@@jasondunn8313 Thanks Jas!! That's the biggest message here! Let's hope we can keep spreading the message! Fingers crossed we'll be back on the road in no time!

[@sorenmelchior]

Unless you are in a right hand country that is (like us in the US and Canada)... but there where you live this makes perfect sense. Hope Brett's wrist heals up well.

[@ADVBrett]

@@sorenmelchior Slowly getting there!! Hoping there's no minor fractures or anything like that!

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Crazy! Glad everyone is ok! My respects to you and everyone else who were able to sort this out without any shouting! Impressive! Ride safe…

[@janisvinters8797]

I'm from Europe. Watching that crash - 1st thought: man you ride in wrong side - middle on the road... only bit later realize that this is from Australia part of the world where you should ride in other side of the road.... :D But still - when riding off-road tracks - keep in mind, after blind corners, or jumps - there could be someone coming your way..

[@ADVBrett]

@@janisvinters8797 I treat it like there's always someone on the other side. However on this day it didn't really help that much. I think my impact speed was 35 km an hour but he did look like he was going a lot quicker

[@atsernov]

The tradeoff between staying on your side of the lane and taking the curve wide. On your side, you're in the right. On the outside you have more time to react. I'd say outside is likely the safer bet as there's always someone thinking, "It's a one lane road, it's all on my side." Then there's also the 4x4s, the whole lane is, in fact, their side.

[@ADVBrett]

Hard choice out in the bush too, fate works its way into the equation

[@gs3-o4f]

I almost had a bike rider end up as a hood ornament on my jeep years ago. Fortunately I was not going very fast and we avoided collision. Moments later his mate came around the bend and he too almost ran into me. Another time riding my bike I came around a bend and a logging truck was coming down the hill. We he just had the whole road and no where to go. Not going too quickly I was able to go wide which was the wrong side of the road and the side of a steep drop-off yikes. Never assume you are the only one out there.

[@glennwr450]

I’ve had 2 mates have head on crashes. Both times they had bad foot injuries. You handled the situation well. Blind corners wrong side of road disaster waiting to happen

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks Glenn!! We're both really lucky to walk away from this one.

[@Windsweptyetinteresting]

Sends a shiver. We’ve all done it I’m sure. A great reminder to stay left at all times!!

[@ADVBrett]

Still has the same effect here too!!

[@ChuckChrome]

Happy that all parties seem to be ok and kudos to you and your crew for keeping your cool in a situation that could have gotten very heated. Your caution going around corners likely saved you as well as the bonehead riding on the wrong side of the trail some serious injury. Hope you are back to riding soon and heal completely.

[@benniegerber9526]

That is always the problem when riding on Jeep/single track. Bikers don't stay on their side because it's easier and quicker to cut corners. Glad you're ok

[@ADVBrett]

@@benniegerber9526 Thanks Ben, yes it happens often, I'm certainly going to be even more cautious now after this incident.

[@australianadv]

Hoping you have a full recovery, and look forward to seeing your next bike. Would be great if this video gets a wide audience and reduces this kind of avoidable accident.

[@ADVBrett]

@@australianadv Thanks mate! Very lucky to come off without serious injuries!! Certainly want this to be shared for education purposes, it'll be a great training tool!

[@tomr8761]

From days of old we were told by experience riders to ride to what you can see. I have this impression many middle aged riders do not know how to ride well.

[@ADVBrett]

@@tomr8761 That's a great way to put it, Slow Down, stay left and look ahead!

[@250RX_channel]

There was a head-collision in California involving Aussie tourists who mistaking got back on the left side of the highway, thus heading north in southbound lanes. They survived but the injuries were catastrophic. 65 MPH zone.

[@ADVBrett]

@@250RX_channel Very lucky indeed!!! That would take some time getting used to riding on the opposite side of the road!

[@250RX_channel]

@@ADVBrett I know what you mean. Every time I see these Aussie videos on the left hand side I’m like, “they’re on the wrong side!” 🤣

[@ADVBrett]

@@250RX_channel That's exactly what I thought to myself when I cam across this guy!! 🤣

[@250RX_channel]

@@ADVBrett I bet! Glad you’re ok mate! Cheers from Arizona 🌵 🇺🇸 🥵

[@ADVBrett]

@@250RX_channel Thanks mate, hanging out to get back on the road, sooner rather than later I hope!! Can't believe my video has reached the US!!!

[@brentonl2631]

Glad all are ok, stuff happens real quick and you handled the situation incredibly well. Glad you weren't travelling any faster this could of been a different outcome.

[@ADVBrett]

Mate we were both so lucky indeed, the outcome could have been very very different!

[@flyovercounty1427]

Kudos to the KTM rider who didn’t run over Brett tumbling on the ground.

[@ADVBrett]

hahaha Yeah that was something I was worried about too!

[@abpob6052]

Accidents are never fun but most can be avoided. Any time you ride on a single lane road you always have to assume there is a car coming at you just outside your field of vision. It sucks to ride that defensively all the time but it's what you have to do.

[@oldgamer1330]

I guess they all think they are the only ones out there and can just ride on the wrong side of the road.

[@ADVBrett]

@@oldgamer1330 Happens too often doesn't it!!

[@oldgamer1330]

@@ADVBrett Yep, all the time and most of the time it is not reported because nobody got hurt, but it is only a mater of time. People need to remember the road rules still apply and a head on can kill you on the off road just as easy as the highway.

[@MotoPassport]

Far out man that sucks you can see you were washing off speed into blind corners and keeping left. The other bloke looked completely rattled as expected glad both of you ok thou.

[@ADVBrett]

Yeah I haven't heard how Dave is yet. I do hope he's ok. He'd be hurting for sure. Gotta stay safe out there!!

[@trilbys7673]

So glad your doing okay and hope your neck is alright,hopefully your bike will be up and running soon👍🦘.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks!! I'm pretty sure I'll be looking for a new machine, she's not looking too good right now!

[@JEmmertz]

Can't really put a "Like" on this video, but I sure appreciate that you came out of it rather undamaged. Looks like your old helicopter skills came in handy here, Brett: You kept your head cool! It all still sucks though. I hope it works out in a speedy way when it comes to insurance and getting all new gear and machine.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks Jonas!! Working on that speedy recovery now and can't wait to get back on the bike! We're both very lucky it wasn't more serious!!

[@gekolizzard]

Beautiful part of the world. Freaking epic. Cheers from South Africa

[@ADVBrett]

@@gekolizzard certainly is a great part!! Hanging out to go and finish the ride! Thanks for watching!!!

[@2ride_along]

well, on trails you should follow a imaginary lane. In that case the incoming rider was wrong I think.

[@pass1985]

Interesting to see the comments here about riding the "wrong side of the road". Is this considered a road? I would always take the outside of any corner to make sure I have max visibility, I would always avoid the inside. Where I live this is hardly ever a problem, just wondering what etiquette is.

[@gasdive]

It's a road. You keep left.

[@olliechristopher467]

@@gasdive 100%!! Going over the crest of a hill on the wrong side is unbelievable. Here in the US we are dealing with side by sides. So every single blind rise and corner you have to be prepared to dive off to the side.

[@1459h]

National Parks, the roads are for registered vehicles/bikes only, therefore road rules apply at all times.

[@ADVBrett]

Same rules apply here, but we ride on the left side of the road

[@pass1985]

@@1459h perfect, that makes perfect sense and I now understand the reason why everyone is angry at the other guy. Thanks for taking the time to enlighten me.

[@RandomRants525]

Back in the day I once rode with a young motocross wannabe that did full power power slides around allmost every blind corner on the trail. I winced every time he did it. Trail riding I could keep up with him but on a motocross track no way. Because somehow he didn't die and grew up to be World champion mx rider Todd Waters.

[@ADVBrett]

no way!! That's awesome! Yeah it's funny how we look back at the crazy things we did back in the day!!

[@RandomRants525]

@ADVBrett Yeah a brush with fame. I also rode MTB and DIRT MOTO with Tracy and Mick Hannah. Tracy won a Junior World cup and Mick was 7 times national Champ in DH MTB. I was faster on a moto but no chance on a MTB. GOOD TIMES.

[@rickyh2879]

Guy filming was in the right. After all they drive on the left done under.

[@jackalay23]

In America that would have been a SXS doing 80.

[@spingel88]

Facts. They recently become road legal in Georgia. I'm mildly terrified to encounter them on the forestry roads in the mountains where I live. 😬

[@ADVBrett]

@jackalay23 What's a SXS? I'm in Australia so not sure what that is.

[@stevec3936]

@@ADVBrett It's a side by side off road vehicle. Either 2 or 4 passenger.

[@ADVBrett]

@@stevec3936 Thanks Steve! Yeah we don't have those here to worry about but I can only imagine how much of a problem they could be!!

[@ZeLogicnator5k]

@@spingel88 Haha I'm in GA too. It's insane up in Cohutta. The Jeeps were bad enough.

[@TechnikMeister2]

Why was the rider on the wrong side of the track? I have seen this happen too often. You cannot assume that riders are not coming in the other direction. We (RFS) had a rescue on a track out the back of Seal Rocks. Both riders were doing about 80kph, That was a 160kph impact. Both bikes were destroyed and we took two hours to get the riders to an ambulance. They had facial fractures and a broken leg and shoulder each. Its a quick way for National Parks to ban bikes completely on their tracks.

[@ADVBrett]

Totally agree!! I want this message to "Slow Down, Stay Left and Live" to get pushed so hard! I see this all too often from my seat at work as well, we were both so very lucky that it turned out like it did! Massive thanks for what you do at RFS, I'm hoping on the next bike to head up that way and explore some tracks!

[@RandomRants525]

A head on crash does double the speed but the actual impact is the same as hitting something stationary at 80kph. So crash speed is 80kph. So sience proves that having 2 people hitting head on at 80 kph it would EFFIN SUCK ASS to be one of those people.

[@notsorare]

@@RandomRants525sience ? Maybe you should check science instead !

[@RandomRants525]

Maybe me confused you or sumfin but what I said is true. If you hit something else going the same speed as you the actual force of the accident is the same as hitting a stationary immoveable thing at the same speed. Look it up. Mythbusters did a show on it and everytang mate.

[@ADVBrett]

@@RandomRants525 Yup, I can confirm that it totally sucks!! Still feeling it now!

[@Dutchyjnr]

Mate well done on no one arking up and doing then right thing checking on everyone. Accidents happen but glad physically everyone is pretty good. Might try and join you on a ride, see what the Pan Am can handle

[@ADVBrett]

@@Dutchyjnr Tha ks Duchy!!.will let you know as soon as I can get a new bike!

[@walkerjian]

Old mate looked like he was in the middle and then made the choice to head right, it seemed as if he vacillated for a bit, maybe your wingman coming up on the right (his left) spooked him a bit? I rode those trails and similar for decades, you have to be unlucky, but there are other forces at play these days. Maybe another vid prompted more than one party to contemplate that route? Be interesting to do an analysis. Good thing is that nobody is seriously hurt, the freaky twin will undoubtedly be insured. Dunno about the DR (?) I have ridden the wall of death and gone over the edge on a number of occasions as my gunfighter reflexes got me out of the jam, but it was just blind luck in honest appraisal. My personal (lived) nightmare is a flat bed, sharp edged truck just around a blind leftie, with armco/drop on the right and another vehicle coming the other way. Lotta pain there, no matter what. Anyways, enough of my waffle, get back on it, right quick ...

[@RockwhiteMX]

That guy should know better! Never go to the inside on a blind right hander! Could be bikes a 4by or anything. You got lucky there 😬

[@stevek4449]

18:39 no oncoming rider, 18:40, nothing, 18:40.5 visible and collision at 18:41. Not much warning time. We Americans have an unwritten rule on the trails, when in doubt, ride right. Then I heard the accents, oh, down under…other guy didn’t ride on the proper side. So, if the white bike would have done that here, nothing would have happened or the guy with the Africa Twin would have been at fault. Subtle differences between countries, but still very important.

[@neilrodas1549]

At least honk your horn at a blind spot, am I right?

[@THEjasonTDI]

I had some knuckle dragger do this to me in Moab, UT about a decade ago. Luckily I had JUST enough room to get fully left. (they were out of control up a hill, blind corner) The couple was on a utility quad both had flip flops on, he had shorts only and she was in a bikini. She hit the brakes so hard he flew into her head knocking all the front teeth out of him and slamming her face into the handlebars. She stayed on the machine and he went flying. About 30 ft across the hard pack, sharp Moab sandstone. They were a bloody mess for sure. Luckily they didn't get anyone in my group behind me.

[@ADVBrett]

Holy crap Jas!! That's an insane impact!! I do believe if it wasn't for my protective gear the outcome would've been vastly different!

[@THEjasonTDI]

@@ADVBrett Agreed! Gear may be hot sometimes but it's not worth the risk without it.

[@ADVBrett]

@@THEjasonTDI Yup!! I've got some great vented gear but if it's too hot, I'll just go to the pub!

[@abubakarhussein5197]

Sorry about that, and felt bad for the twin. I have a similar ATAS

[@TheStancutler]

Hi Brett, what a bad ending to a beautiful ride you were going so well mate! We can't help riders who take risks a tough lesson for every body so very glad you came out of it ok. Lets hope your insurance covers everything . I got taken out years ago in the gembrook forest by a unlicensed unregistered learner on single trail my ktm300 broken front disc and headlight front guard ended up getting the ktm450 to replace it.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks Stan, yeah it was a stunning day and an amazing place to ride. We'll be back there as soon as I'm back on the road! It's horrible coming together with another rider like that, sounds like that would've been bloody frustrating for you!

[@karlfonner7589]

Here in America, you ride on the right side of the road. Which side of the road are you supposed to ride on in Australia?

[@ADVBrett]

@@karlfonner7589 On the left here mate 👍

[@JoseyWales-ed]

I was getting ready to ask the same question. In US we stay in right side especially on a blind corner. Glad you’re good!

[@ADVBrett]

@@JoseyWales-ed Thanks Josey!! Still a little sore but hanging out to get back on the road!

[@JoseyWales-ed]

@@ADVBrett I bet you are. Keep your cool. I’m not a violent man but I would’ve told him how I felt. That could’ve been a much worse experience and that other feller needs to know. Take care

[@ADVBrett]

@@JoseyWales-ed Yeah I have to admit, I was very surprised at how calm I was on the day but I'm now starting to get that anger in me because of what happened. I missed a great event last weekend because I didn't have a bike. Getting frustrated and cranky now! Ride safe!! Thanks for keeping the comments coming too!!

[@ChrisBailey-j7y]

turn right stay right turn left stay right simple I see it all the time on FR

[@ADVBrett]

You mean stay left right? We ride left in Australia

[@hawkpool4706]

Anyone know what's the white bike he crashed into? Looks a lot like a DR 350 SE but the engine case looks slighly different, can't figure it out.

[@ADVBrett]

Pretty sure it's a DRZ650

[@hawkpool4706]

@@ADVBrett Oh yeah thats it, thanks! Glad you came out okay btw, stay safe.

[@ADVBrett]

@@hawkpool4706 Thanks bud, ride safe!!

[@zzim2853]

I've seen this kind of arrogance of others figuring they are the only ones on these roads and ride blindly around corners and hills in the others possible path. My friend actually had his bike destroyed and he can never ride again because of this exact incident in Idaho, few years back. There are many video's people post of themselves and their fellow riders doing it even here. Those making riding training video's on line need to enforce this teaching in their video's, because far too many people are doing it and your turn at having your trip, your bike, your life destroyed because of it might be next. Its not being harsh, its the fact that it ruins others enjoyment of riding.

[@ADVBrett]

@@zzim2853 I'm hoping this will be a great learning aid / tool for those in the future. This probably looks worse for you guys in the US as you ride on the right side. I hope this gets shared around as much as possible and gets out to the riding community!

[@ogasi1798]

here we drive on the left thus we ride on the left - do simple things like that not matter to some? apparently so - it isn't just there that it happens, i have nearly been taken out many times by knobheads myself on trails, FFS people just use your f'in heads. FWIW if that was me i would have dealt severely with the fool right there and then, i hope he has adequate insurance to cover his ludicrous riding and disregard.

[@ADVBrett]

@@ogasi1798 too true!!

[@ogasi1798]

@@ADVBrett you handled it very well, like a gent - fair play fella - fair play all of your mates too , complete opposite of my reaction, yours is better of course

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Mate that could have been so much worse. Glad you're ok. How was the other rider?

[@ADVBrett]

I still haven't hear. I do hope he's ok because he's also got one hell of a journey ahead of him!

[@ajaxracing]

They're are some trails near me had a few close calls actually there has been so many crashes on that trail they put big mirrors around the corners and they work saved my butt a few times from running into someone trail looks awesome btw hopefully your back at it soon

[@ADVBrett]

yeah that could work in some places, anything would've been good on the day!! Hoping to be back on the road as soon as possible!!

[@bornatona3954]

What kind of bike you riding??

[@ADVBrett]

Nothing at the moment, in the process of test riding a number of mid weight machines and waiting for the insurance company to sort the bike out!

[@gregory8282]

That could have been a LOT worse...... Sometimes, us older blokes need to take a reality check. 1) we are no longer young. 2) our reflexes are a LOT slower than they used to be... 3) we can't ride like we used to!

[@ADVBrett]

@@gregory8282 So true on all 3 counts!!! We were both very lucky on the day!

[@bmc8989]

Ouch! Glad to see your both relatively unscathed. How's the bike?

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks fella! Still no word on the bike but given the impact and damage I reckon she's done.

[@bmc8989]

@@ADVBrett damn. I guess you get to go bike shopping again haha

[@ADVBrett]

@@bmc8989 hahaha that's the plan! Need a new lid and suit first!

[@moonrakercbr1649]

That truely sucks. For all money if you were going to stack the AT it would be on that forest track. Hope the body is healing well.

[@ADVBrett]

@@moonrakercbr1649 Thanks bud, slowly healing but the heart is well and truely broken. I was planning on keeping the Twin for well over 100,000kms. At 27000kms she was just run in!

[@hachewie]

Thankfully you are ok mate. Sorry though. Sux.

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks brother!! Lets see where it goes from here eh!!

[@Marto_Rogue_ADV]

I will point out, 2nd hand riding gear goes real cheap mate... I think you need to be financially responsible & treat yourself to a brand new beast 😉. Glad you're ok.

[@ADVBrett]

@@Marto_Rogue_ADV Hey Dave!!! Yeah new suit and helmet already lined up, just waiting on the insurance cheque!

[@TheYeti308]

To Broken Back Mtn , Ominus Start .

[@ADVBrett]

@@TheYeti308 🤣🤣🤣

[@adamadamhoney]

Shitty accident and situation. Tbh first aid and management could have been better, but that's easy to say in hindsight watching the vid. Glad it wasn't worse lads😢

[@ADVBrett]

@@adamadamhoney yeah I did a pretty good self assessment, waiting for pain to set in and going easy on the get up. I was concerned about old mate who hit me because we wasn't moving much other than standing over his bike. I've still got pain in my wrist, shoulders and knees but seeing Dr's for those issues.

[@jtaylorb88]

Just a bit sooner or later, damn! Effing corner at the wrong time. If riding in a different country i ALWAYS put a indicator to fight this instinct. Africa twin is a beast taking the hit.

[@ADVBrett]

Timing was not on my side that day!! Like to pins coming together in the universe! The twin took a massive hit, cracked and compressed the frame!

[@jtaylorb88]

Damn, cracked frame my guess is it was a total loss then.

[@ADVBrett]

@@jtaylorb88 yup, just gutted, loved that bike!!

[@heinzjohnlandauer5101]

Nasty. Glad everyone is okay.

[@Kevin97587]

The entire video I thought why is he driving on the wrong side of the road ofcourse he's going to have an accident.. Luckily i watched the full video and now I realise u guys just drive different than me (in EU) lol. Good thing I didnt write a stupid comment before watching.

[@ADVBrett]

Yeah a few guys have been caught out by that!! 😂

[@mazdar100]

Please tell me he is paying for everything including the tow....

[@ADVBrett]

I'm pretty lucky with full coverage from my insurance. I called them right away and they arranged the tow. I "should" hear from them by the end of next week about the bike and gear. I had my helmet, jacket and pants all covered by the insurance as well. I'm pretty sure he's going to have a fair whack of outgoings after this crash!

[@moto4x4adventure9]

​@ADVBrett was he insured?

[@ADVBrett]

@@moto4x4adventure9 Unsure at this stage.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Runout AT heavily discounted atm, personally I’m waiting for the new one

[@ADVBrett]

Too heavy for the kind of riding I've been doing. Certainly expected to be doing more touring than off road but I'm enjoying the dirt too much!!

[@jimsoque4380]

Glad the Africa saved you mate!

[@ADVBrett]

I think she played a big part in this too!!

[@cliffwebb1443]

Beautiful place. That NZ??

[@ADVBrett]

Hey Cliff, nope, this is just outside of Laguna in NSW, Australia. It's within the Yengo National Park.

[@darrabase1]

Personally, I wouldn't have handled it that calmy considering if I was in the right. Hope he has insurance. I have a new bike, I would not be happy to have it written off, by someone being on the wrong side of the road. Idiotic to be on the wrong side of the road on a bend, and both the riders coming at you were! EDIT: Inexperience on that older riders part, possibly a returning rider or fairly new rider.

[@ADVBrett]

@@darrabase1 I've heard that a bit, I got the cranky stage when I got home. Out there it was vastly different. Certainly didn't expect the calmness but it was welcoming!

[@JoeS97756]

Sorry this happened to you. So does the other guy have insurance?

[@ADVBrett]

Hey Joe, thanks mate. Not sure if he's insured but I have full coverage so that's all sorted on my end!

[@JoeS97756]

@@ADVBrett So how's the wrist? Any other injuries? How about the other guy? You tumbled very well perhaps limiting injury vs. just splatting onto the ground.

[@ADVBrett]

@@JoeS97756 Wrist is still sore Joe but getting better. Haven't heard from the other blokes at all about his injuries. We both came off very lucky I reckon

[@Fireblaze1230]

The same thing nearly happened to me the other day.

[@ADVBrett]

@@Fireblaze1230 You all ok?? What happened?

[@Fireblaze1230]

Yer all good mate. Just riding with my brother and his mate on a regular loop ride that we do. Had a guy coming towards me cutting the corner on his bike well on my side nearly clipping my bars and sending me my brother and his mate off that where behind me lucky that didn't happen. It really makes you realise how easy things can happen. I hope you are ok mate.

[@ADVBrett]

@@Fireblaze1230 Damn that sounds close!! Yeah not too bad here, injuries are getting better, mainly left wrist and headaches at the moment.

[@HairyMTB]

Would this be one of those cases where the old adage of "loud pipes save lives" actually be true?

[@krazed0451]

Absolutely not. Learn how sound propagates and travels and you'll know that adage is straight BS in 99.99% of cases, including this one.

[@ADVBrett]

Unfortunately no, in these situations you would be very lucky to hear anything but wind noise from inside the helmet.

[@Columbia-b1i]

All you would hear is your own loud pipe.

[@krazed0451]

@@Columbia-b1i Yep! That or wind noise if you're moving a bit faster 😉

[@obrianmcc]

Hope he at least offered to cover the cost of repairs? ....

[@ADVBrett]

Nope, bike a total write off, looking for a new machine now but can't hit the button on anything until I get a payout figure from my insurance company.

[@brettmeikle]

The lads in Tasmania weren't so lucky recently in an almost carbon copy event. Two dead. Unregistered and possibly unlicensed too.

[@ADVBrett]

@@brettmeikle Bloody hell!! Mate that's horrible to hear. These guys that go out unlicensed and unregistered need the book thrown at them.

[@petervautmans199]

The number of youtubers crashing this year is realy big

[@ADVBrett]

Yeah there seems to be a lot more happening, ir is it that we're just seeing more because of Social Media?

[@throttleridingadventures]

Very heavy hit on brendo camera

[@ADVBrett]

Still freaks me out!

[@nicalbertini5405]

I think some of u are letting the the guy in the wrong off to lightly.

[@ADVBrett]

@@nicalbertini5405 Maybe, but at 74 and knowing he's all at fault, I think he's going to be in enough grief as it is.

[@AudunWangen]

Moral of the story: Keep to your side of the road, even in remote locations.

[@krisdieber9459]

"TRAGIC".... give it a spell

[@ADVBrett]

@@krisdieber9459 😂😂😂 It is tragic but only a rider would understand!

[@Veer1958]

Is “Give it a spell” an Austrian saying? I like it. As an American because we’re trained to ride on the right when piloting forward, I doubt I should ever trail ride in Australia because I would very likely be on my right around turns. Glad everyone is pretty much okay. That was a a bad collision.

[@ADVBrett]

hahaha yes it is an Aussie term! Very glad to be walking, live to ride another day!!

[@DifferentAlgorithm-vw8ig]

In my opinion there is no correct side of the road when it is just a bush track where there are obstacles, pot holes , logs, dangling branches, water hazards, wash-outs etc. Just like any other time you ride to the conditions, slow for blind corners and go steady when not familiar to the course chosen. I have personally had a head-on riding a bush track following my buddy on similar DT175s, and our heads clashed. My bike sustained no damage, where as the other bike bent it's forks and became unrideable, and both riders were slightly shaken. Communication is important when riding as a duo or group,so discussing expectations beforehand could help avoid any tragedies.

[@timconnors]

Communication is irrelevant. These are public tracks. Anyone has the right to be coming the other way, and you should set your expectations accordingly. I don't tend to ride that much anymore, because no one rides according to their visibility, and we've had people killed in our group accordingly (it doesn't have to be your fault to be killed).

[@ADVBrett]

Very true, we all take the risk riding on these tracks, you can't communicate with groups who you don't ride with!

[@DifferentAlgorithm-vw8ig]

@@timconnors The communication I am refering to is when some tracks may need the experienced rider sharing the traps that may be encountered with the newbie. Not all tracks are public and not all tracks are two vehicles wide. Occasionally a track that may have been shared with the public all of a sudden has an almost invisible fencing wire strands accoss the entrance. Shit can happen, so communication may be helpfull.

[@gs3-o4f]

@DifferentAlgorithm-vw8ig There definitely is a correct side of the road to be on when you are approaching a blind corner or a crest. The guy on the DR650 was on the wrong side of the road.

[@mikalliz2167]

Happened to me as well. Ocala Florida. All the trails are 2 way some idiot weekend warrior going to fast for the line of sight slammed into me. I stopped and jumped away but he hit square on. Bone sticking out of his hand. I said to him, am i going the wrong way hete ( fully knowing it a 2 way trail) and the d a answers ya😂 sucks you broke your hand i said as we rode away

[@the510wagon]

My YT has the HD flag on the playback....and I went into the quality settings and selected 720....but the video is absolutely terrible! So pixelated & blurring whenever they're riding along.

[@ADVBrett]

@@the510wagon Ahhhh no!!!! I'll check that out, it was pixelated during the Premiere but uploaded in 4K. I'll have a look, thanks for letting me know!!

[@ADVBrett]

@@the510wagon When you go into Settings for the video quality, go to Advanced Settings at the bottom of that list and it allows you to select 4K

[@savagegtalks5912]

my grandpa used to say: if you aren't man enough to walk there, you aren't man enough to be there... would solve both of yous problem, no offense. But grandpa still correct^^ hope u both doing fine^^

[@ADVBrett]

@@savagegtalks5912 Not a hiking track or forest, it's a public area open to the public with access by 2wd. Most of our National Parks are like that. It's certainly not a place for hiking, that's for sure!

[@jimksa67]

Close thing! Its a fallen world Bro, you better look to Christ for protection , whisky and wild wheels wont do it!

[@ADVBrett]

All good mate, I'll stick with whiskey and wheels, that works for me.

[@stevek4449]

Well, Jesus healed me of stage 4 cancer in EVERY organ and system in my body with 20 days to live when I was diagnosed. 7 rounds of chemo and 18 of radiation and 3 years cancer free I will stick with Jesus….but will still enjoy my Africa Twin too😂👍

[@holeephuk]

Mate ,you really handle that well..

[@ADVBrett]

Thanks fella!!