Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done on A CRF450L

[@SpoiledBadgerMilk]

RIP to honda sponsorship.

[@mathbrown9099]

steven vester Im going to venture out and ask what you meant, as my naïveté' in all things so related is considerable. I hope you will allow me a kind, generous explanation as to why this looks sarcastic. I see Mr. W's put his heart on it, but it's just lost on me--I don't want him to lose anything. He is a solid individual, in my humble opinion.

[@SpoiledBadgerMilk]

@@mathbrown9099 I would but it is a day later and I have no idea what your comment was

[@terrypen]

W Brown, yes it was sarcasm and Wranglerstar favorite'd the comment so he/she got the sarcasm! Maybe it was truism? LOL As he said in the video "I probably won't be invited back!" That is always the feeling after having something like this happen.

[@mathbrown9099]

Thank you for the help, everyone. I love this site!

[@sentchen123]

steven vester 👍😂

[@thumpertalk]

Dude, so glad you guys are ok! I caught 90% of the crash on my helmet cam, but didn't want to post it. I figured you'd want to keep it on the down low. Glad to see that you have no ego and took it all in stride. When it happened, was like... "Nahhhhh, that didn't just happen." On the positive side, it will make for epic campfire stories! ;) - Bryan

[@KyleLeeWoyote]

Respect for not being "that guy"!

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

But now you know we all want to see this footage!

[@dancarlin5434]

Did not know that TT had a youtube, Used to be a active forum member (Life got in the way), Good to see you expanding! (hey is Torturechambers still around?)

[@warrenmichael918]

send it to Cody so he can post it !! THen tell us what the other riders thought !! LOL Glad everyone was ok

[@thumpertalk]

Everyone at the event was awesome, kind, and respectful. We're all brothers connected by two wheels, so gotta watch each other's backs!

[@701Ranger]

Congrats! I think this is the worlds first recorded wipeout on the new 450 CrfL.

[@wranglerstar]

Someone had to be first,

[@701Ranger]

@@wranglerstar Guarenteed you won't be the last! You and the guy you hit handled this like a champ.

[@the1plantguy]

For sure! Lol. Glad you are ok!

[@widowmaker419]

Well I think Honda might have some clips of a tester wiping out but outside of Honda employees I would say this is for sure the first wipeout on the 450L lol

[@Johnnyrad1683]

Right! Crashes have to be tested to right?

[@allenclinton4874]

Bet you won't get invited to any more honda events........maybe if they have a moped ride.

[@lb150t]

Lol that's cold bro, we all make mistakes at least no one really got hurt could have been alot worse a felt embarrassed just watching the Video and i was no where near them . I think he handled it pretty well better than i probably would have.

[@peteraugust5295]

@@lb150t sure we all make mistakes, but that was a mistake someone makes who has hardly ever ridden a bike (not the person you invite to test bikes)

[@lb150t]

@@peteraugust5295 you make a valid point, have to agree for some reason just watching this video i felt embarrassed for the guy, but at the same time it was funny too.

[@amantek3545]

loooooool

[@deke441]

Over 30 years of driving (2 million miles in a big truck) and most of it to make a living, I ran a stop sign and hit someone this summer in my personal pick up that I loved... First accident ever. I puked for two days thinking I could have hurt someone. we all make mistakes. Everyone was ok thank god. You will recover. ride safely.

[@frankdamelio1351]

deke441 awesome reply.

[@enby9824]

Amazing record of your professional/personal driving. Ownership as well. Praise Him for safety!

[@mikemcc1156]

Happens to the best of us.

[@CollinMac96]

How the hell do you run a stop sign? Might wanna head back do driving school. All those years of driving and you make such a reckless action??

[@deke441]

troll much?

[@gazay7777]

One of the most cringe-worthy things I've ever seen on KZbin. If not the most. At least you didn't kill anyone.

[@coryr9938]

I know, I must've paused it five or six times just to get through it. Couldn't imagine how embarrassing that was...

[@karlvader3011]

It takes a real man to own his mistakes....especially in a public forum, when modern culture tells us to shift blame, avoid owning mistakes and to never be vulnerable. Kia kaha (Maori for "stand strong") brother.

[@agrumpymom]

Karl Vader this comment should have about 10 million thumbs up, I think that means there are a lot of blame pushers out there!

[@timothybrown7779]

Man. I know how that feels. Was riding 4 wheelers with a group of about 15 people, hit a rail road tie in a big water puddle, which threw me over an embankment and the 4 wheeler flipping over toward the river. Got out of the way before it rolled on me and I had enough time to stop it just as it was hitting the water. It was my brother 4 wheeler. Surprisingly the 4 wheeler only got some damage to the attached storage box. I may have broke my middle finger and it still hurts alittle 2 months later. People behind me couldn't beleive it when i got up and stopped the fourwheeler and that it didn't get much damage. We rode for another 8 hours after that with now problem. Except the embarrassment ugghh

[@767dag]

Yep

[@TNPerSwede]

Was just gonna say. Takes some serious manlyness to show that, We all fail, but most of us just try to forget it as fast as possible.

[@jasoninglehart3923]

Well said Karl. Much respect to Wranglerstar for posting this.

[@Dashbshots]

Who invited that guy is what some of the other riders were thinking.

[@chrisbulldog1353]

Ouch nothing like messing up in front of pro riders 😵

[@wranglerstar]

You said it,

[@WaterfrontJustin]

The thing is no one is born a pro I am sure everyone one of them has taken a spill which is probably why they just shrugged it off.

[@Koshunae]

Whiskey throttle is no joke. I have an R1 and grabbed a handful of throttle just like Cody did. Well first gear on that bike ran out to about 90mph and it did every bit of it on one tire. Luckily it was an open road and I got it under control pretty quick. Glad everyone's alright, Andrew took a pretty good hit!

[@consaka1]

I never knew it had a name. Had it happen once on my Honda 500. Totally a street bike but accidentally popped it in gear totally unprepared. It jumped which threw me back which pulled the throttle wide open. Luckily it was a rather gutless due to some tuning issues and I was able to right myself and get it under control half way down the parking lot. Adrenaline moment for sure.

[@daiprout323]

Dropping your Fazer in front of the hearse at a biker funeral feels a little awkward too 😕

[@Luis33pelotero]

The throttle hung up on something 😂😂😂😂

[@OUTDOORS55]

Everyone who actually rides bikes has had an embarrassing moment. Glad everyone was ok👍😀

[@jacc13b10]

I don't ride bikes and I get embarrassed basicly every day😂🤣

[@owenstefura2787]

First time I rode my Harley I dropped it in the pub lot,

[@rolandtiiroja]

I lowsided my bike on christmas eve last year. Enough said.

[@MrKinir]

Happens to the bests of us. That's the joy of riding on a 2 wheeler :)

[@timfagan816]

Pulls in clutch and gives it a rev to stop a brand new 4stroke fuel injected engine from stalling. Hmmm sort it out mate! Glad your okay. But have a word with your self!

[@Scrivscribe]

Yep, we all do dumb things. I've watched your channel since almost the beginning Cody and the thing I find most admirable is how you react to these situations. It's easy to be shy and insecure and to just try and sweep mistakes under the rug. Glad to see nobody was seriously hurt and I hope this hasn't deterred you from future riding and events! You wouldn't believe it but I intended on uploading a video very soon titled the same thing, strange coincidence... anyway, all the best mate! 💪

[@willierants5880]

Damn right man! How many people would've just tossed that Sim card into the bin and said, damn the video got corrupted. Well I don't know and we'll never know will we? It took great courage IMHO to put this video up and talk about it. Lead by example.

[@PROVIDENCEAUTOWORKS]

Well my friend, welcome to whiskey throttle ..... We have all been there and will be there again. Damn Hayabusa and zx14 have put me there before. Keep your chin up it's a good story for everyone. By the way thanks for the heads up on the Altra shoes. They rock.

[@808koloa]

I like how you don’t say sorry wen it happened.

[@lua3466]

Jordan A i was waiting that too!

[@koenboonstra6549]

Shut up

[@LeCuTuS1991]

Watching someone else getting humbled is also rather humbling!

[@dougschwarz6699]

I think the most damage was done to the ego...

[@FortInTheWoods]

Same here

[@dancarlin5434]

indeed

[@shawnatshawn]

I've been "humbled" so many times myself, so it was easy to feel that cloud he mentions. I always say that I learn everything the hard way, and it is so true...

[@boreholecrick7779]

Know It All. Like when you told your kid he was tightening the clutch perch wrong. He was right. All Honda bikes tighten the top lever perch bolts first on the bars. See the mark? Tighten first. The bottom bolt on Honda perches is for tension only. Way it's always been.

[@mikeb9809]

Your son will get more from this than you can imagine. His Dad made a mistake, yes...but he took personal responsibility and moved on from there. Great job Dad! What a role model.....

[@jphickory522]

Best comment

[@FortInTheWoods]

Try to think this way all the time. Good comment man

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Hands down! Best comment! Period!

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

Mike B....... B for B I N G O!!!!

[@joachimthorn8962]

Well done Cody! This happens to all of us, but it is how we handel it that define us. God comment Mike! Greetings from Sweden

[@kkasper3]

The worst thing you did in this video was saying "If you don't know who Johnny Campbell is, you probably have no business getting on a motorcycle."

[@nick4819]

I bet you had those engineers freaking out. "The throttle stuck?!?!? Get my laptop!! I need the blueprints now!!! This could cost us millions in recalls and death settlements!!" I do feel your embarrassment. I get second-hand embarrassment so bad...as soon as it happened it felt like I was the one who wrecked into the crowd. Glad everyone was ok!

[@frankdamelio1351]

nick4819 😂

[@CollinMac96]

Im sure they knew he couldnt handle it. He immediately blamed the bike for his fail

[@SuperGawin]

😅😅😅😅

[@syndrome7589]

I also appreciate you manning up and showing everyone the footage. It takes a lot of courage to do something like that

[@mathbrown9099]

Mr. W, I so understand how you felt. I'm sorry this happened to you. God bless you for standing up and telling the truth about what happened.

[@MrJasonfromcanada]

Friends don’t let friends install a Rekluse auto clutch

[@crazyrebl]

Never evan heard of that before

[@okiebassmaster1249]

I race woods and started on a stranded clutch and then installed a rekluse and I love it. One of the best upgrades for a woods bike

[@justsomebody8461]

agreed bro it's sad day in this age where someone with clout can get to ride a unreleased Honda and doesn't even know how to ride with a clutch FFS

[@MrJasonfromcanada]

Just Somebody indeed, especially when one of his early dirt bike videos he spouts of how he doesn’t need the internets advice on how to set up his dirt bike. The guy can’t even ride one ffs.

[@danielmackey6594]

Agreed... though given the option of riding an auto clutch or not at all... I'd give it a shot. But I would never abandon my rear foot brake.

[@tookiebroon]

Don’t worry man things happen. You’re not the first and certainly won’t be the last to do this. Nobody was hurt, only your pride by the sound of it. You’re a genuine guy and a great KZbinr. I’ve only really started watching your videos and they are so honest and quite calming in a way with how you carry out your work and reviews. Keep it up mate you’re awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

[@talon0863]

OMFG!!! An auto clutch AND got rid of the clutch lever. That's the engineering equivalent of a frontal lobotomy

[@moto6153]

talon0863 This comment made me laugh way harder than it should have 😂

[@talon0863]

Moto, You know it's why he freakin looped it into the crowd? I think he got dumded down by his Rekluse set up.

[@thedirtgod602]

I agree 100% are maybe dont put a auto clutch on a bike!

[@newageselfreliance]

The lesson is to never get comfortable. Comfort creates false confidence and too much false confidence leads to simple mistakes. Real confidence only comes from experience not just as a whole (riding bike) but every small aspect as well (each bike is a new experience). I practice to not know what I'm doing on regular bases. I truly admire the courage you have making this video. Taking full blame is one thing. Admitting and realizing the truth of the actions you took is another very amazing thing.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Good on ya for owning up to it, when two wheels are involved no one is ever immune from the occasional mistake, not even pros!

[@jeffreykoenig1575]

I too have been Humbled in a very similar way Cody, I understand your embarrassment, and shame, you handled owning up to the mistake like a true man of God. God Bless You Brother

[@S.R.L6600]

The guy who says if you dont know the guy you dont belong on a motorcycle dumps said motorcycle

[@moparmike2535]

Nailed it!

[@blixxy1320]

@@Texicus_Reddicus fr people being too hard on him. Not only did he admit it, but he posted the video. Not that many people would do what he did.

[@emilymiller1853]

​@@blixxy1320 He didn't even apologize.. To worried about making excuses

[@zackamos577]

I would have never put this on KZbin you’re a better man than I.

[@bigospig]

"He'll put anything up for views (money)." You say that as though it's a bad thing. It's a KZbin channel that feeds his family.

[@bullwhip777]

I’m new to his channel and I can’t complain and him. From what I’ve seen he’s honest, entertaining, and well educated. I’m not looking for an argument or anything but before you comment “son” make sure you measure up. He’s well liked and I had never fell a tree before until a couple weeks ago from watching him and I thank him for teaching me. And by measure up I mean look at your KZbin account. You have no followers, no content, nothing. I don’t mean to be harsh, but know your way around the ring before you throw your hat in. God bless.

[@Guthook1]

Lets be honest here kids ?ost people would not of put that on KZbin and he would of still got the views, so "the good guy" is just falling short in both morals and intellect. Nope I will not argue about it or push the issue. It is just my opinion and I value very much!

[@mercwiffamouff7301]

All you had to do.... Was clutch in.... And everything would have been fine lol

[@jguth6]

he doesnt ride with a clutch though! Should've never been there riding a powerful 450 4 stroke. NOTHING like his own bike with an auto clutch.

[@FlaxAU]

Guth it has 25hp it’s slow af

[@jguth6]

Flax torquey though

[@kef1kef2kef3kef4kef5]

"powerful" lol. Check the EU specs. It might actually have 24HP.

[@kef1kef2kef3kef4kef5]

there was a site stating that. Seems like its 40 hp after all. shaking my head.

[@thomashodis5740]

Ok let me correct my statement after watching the wreck a few times. It actually looks like you were planning to coast up to the other bikes and thought you had put the bike in neutral. Then planned on revving the bike a little as thas what most of us riders do , but you dumped the clutch thinking it was neutral and it was still in gear which would explain the initial jump then you got startled when it made a big move and unfortunately were past the point of return from the blip of the throttle.

[@tsiyyon5601]

That’s exactly what happened

[@calebmartin2457]

Thomas Hodis so true

[@widowmaker419]

Recluse clutch on his husky what happened he is used to the auto clutch and didn’t take extra care to be sure he used the clutch normally

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

I had a similar thing happen to me when I was very young on a push bike. My mum bought me a bike with the brakes the wrong way round. Went to my dads and tried to do s skid but went over the handle bars hahah

[@supercow75]

@@widowmaker419 that's completely it. I've been running over it in my head. Cody pumped the clutch thinking it was the rear brake like on his husky. In that split second the bike revved to 4k and then he immediately dumped the clutch. It's down to a change of bike/controls and being super nervous and in a new environment and not compensating for that. The more adrenaline we have pumping the more likely we are to go into auto pilot and follow muscle memory. This time the muscle memory was wrong.

[@brendanredler3666]

Bystander: Hey man, why'd you just loop a brand new motorcycle virtually idling on flat ground in a parking lot? Cody: Oh, I essentially can't ride motorcycles. I even made a whole video about how I rode over a 12" tall embedded rock hundreds of times so I wouldn't be afraid of it. Bystander: Oh. I see.

[@richardbadish6990]

If only he did all that before removing the clutch! Lol

[@jasoninfl83]

Whiskey throttle happens to the best of us

[@westfieldautomotive8853]

Give the man a break guys. He just owned his mistake infront of thousands of people. Most people won't do that for the most intimate people in there lives.

[@jasoninfl83]

@@westfieldautomotive8853 i wasn't giving him a hard time Whiskey throttle has happened to me several times

[@mr.rodriguez3908]

Been following your channel for years now. Most people would not have exposed themselves in such a way. Know that the reason your channel is so successful is exactly for this reason. You are not afraid to admit what we all know we do from time to time. We all mess up and make mistakes. Accidents happen and none of us are inmune. Fortunately nobody was seriously hurt with the exception of your pride. Regroup, reassess, reload and reengage. Much Respect 👍

[@prattsgreenhousefarm9473]

Be careful out there Cody! I've known even the most seasoned riders who have made mistakes. But we can't stay in a ball on the couch huh!

[@savageamerican7908]

A man with humility, is a man with wisdom, and that man has earned his respect from others. I made a mistake somewhat similar to this that I had to pay a lot of money to make right, but I will never underestimate a machine like that ever again. Much respect for explaining and admitting that you where searching for a excuse before blaming yourself, yet willing to (eventually) admit the fault was you.

[@mavos1211]

Cody I have so much respect for you owing up to your mishap and your honesty. You are an inspiration, many people could learn a lot from how you conduct yourself. I am sure you will make solid relationships with the guys there that day. I am truly humbled by your humility and just want to give you a big hug! Not very manly I know but hey that’s how I feel.

[@chiefof]

Yes, it IS manly. We hug our brothers and those we love.

[@mavos1211]

Will Cushman thank you Will, I just feel so bad for Cody I wanted to give him a hug.

[@jgorogue]

AUTO CLUTCH?!!?! No wonder you crashed, you shouldn’t be on bikes. Having a auto clutch on a two stroke is straight up sin.

[@reeseneuer3521]

Stevie Steve definitely not a west coast thing a this guy thing

[@Maicowerk]

"I ride a TE300 the most powerful production 2 stroke bike" haha, that's false.

[@vq37vhr12]

Opferman Motors Dirtbiking 700 powaaaa

[@10klotterywinner29]

Yeah i believe that title goes to the maico 700 lol

[@mercwiffamouff7301]

I think he meant currently

[@michigandogman3060]

Yeah the Maico 700 is king

[@michigandogman3060]

merc wiffamouff I just looked and for 2018 Maico offers a 500, 680,and 685 two stroke although I am not sure if they are available in the U.S.

[@getoutandfish2005]

Your one hell of a man Cody! Most people would not put this out there but you owned it. You sincerely apologized publicly and humbled yourself. I’m sure those guys will be happy to have you back again.

[@Supical]

Hey maybe there's a bumper car company willing to do a sponsorship :D

[@benholt2057]

Watching that crash and hearing your explanation gave me chest pain. I can’t imagine the embarrassment you felt. I am so glad that you are ok and no one as injured. Thank you for your honesty, transparency, and integrity to take ownership of a mistake and blame no one else. That is the sign of a true man. Thank you for all you do!

[@Jetsonn]

Same. This caused me a lot of distress over here, the whole situation Is just brutal

[@footlockmasterleopard7700]

You wrecked! So what! Where is the damn review of the bike?

[@scottybobatv]

This is one of those moment that make you feel sick to the pit of your stomach the second it happens. Had moments like this where you just want to shrivel up and disappear. Thing is Cody you handled it like a champ by showing the mishap, true class dude 👍

[@MattiasMagnusson]

Well, this is why you shouldn't change any braking systems nor a way of designed use in any way, it causes danger if you're not used to the "normal" way to use it any more. I'm glad you're okay and alive. Motorcycles are deathmachines and you should be very careful. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing this.

[@MattiasMagnusson]

@Brexit Monger well, if you are used to something modified on a bike that you ride on regular basis, then it's just hard to remember how it used to be, muscle memory is used to the modified way of use, and that's just how your body remembers how you used to do it mostly. If you ride both it's probably the best way to get used to ride both ways and also easier to ride and remember more modified bikes in the future. At least that's my experience when it comes to motorcycles. I have been riding enduro since I was 3 years old, every new bike is handled with cautions of differentials. It's often not modified much, but as little as a new handle grip could make the difference of life and death when getting on an unexplored bike like this. If you're getting a new bike, make sure you know in your mind to be cautious before you truly know the bike.

[@vernseals4595]

Anyone that has ever ridden has had one of these days. Been riding most of my life, but I've been there done that also on a Harley Davidson show bike that I had just purchased. Luckily no one was hurt except for my pride. The shift and brake were reversed and I made a miss shift and throttled it just as it dropped into second gear. Don't be so down on yourself, we are only human and there was only one that was perfect, and we definitely cant expect to ever be. Thank God you're safe and no one got badly hurt. Good Lord had his hand on you. God bless you brother. Now put that learning experience behind you but, keep the wisdom you have obtained and teach someone else from making the same mistakes that we have made.

[@QuintonKuntz]

A goon in every group.

[@QuintonKuntz]

@Brexit Monger man that's a knee slapper, good one bud👍

[@jackofalltrades1972]

I believe this is the 1st time I posted a comment on your videos but after I read the comments I realized I'm not the only one who had to look away from the monitor when you looked at the other riders. Everyone is calling it 2nd hand embarrassment. But once you explained what you felt went wrong it made a lot more sense than oops I hit the throttle. I grew up riding dirt bikes and ATVs as adult I tend to stay with street bikes and have had a few embarrassing moments myself thankfully no camera to document it. I give you a thumbs up just because you still got back on the bike and road even having the cloud of shame over you. That is a hard one to do feeling the other riders are watching you even more closely. Hats off to you Cody

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I did the EXACT same thing on a brand new Polaris Indy Snowmobile. Brand new machine. I literally started it up, let it warm up for a few minutes, took off and rolled it. Somehow, I plowed through three other machines and riders at the same time and got pinned under the heaping pile of brand new snowmobiles and riders. All of this in the parking lot before we even started our ride. They were complete strangers. My brother was so embarrassed he wouldn't even come and help me... 😂😂😂 Had I had a Gopro on, I certainly would not have shown it to a million people here on KZbin! 😂😂 You've got bigger ones than me Cody! 👍 Sorry it happened to you but you're NOT alone. We're only human...

[@mimw2848]

Very good learning tool here. I rode enduro for 8 years, and decided to buy my first actual street bike back in 2016. Bought a 2009 Harley Night-rod Special. The largest bike I had ridden before that was 300cc. I had owned the Night Rod for a grand total of maybe 3 hours, and dumped it at a stop sign. I wasn't used to the weight of a big motorcycle, and didn't have my handlebars straight when I came to a stop. Dumped the bike, panic rolled the throttle, and crushed my gear shifter lever. Brand new bike (for me), broken in the span of 3 hours. It was a very humbling experience.

[@wesbrown3267]

Personally I was quite impressed you try to pull off a wheelie so quick... all jokes aside! Lesson learned I guess, we have all been there and made mistakes, that’s how we learn isn’t it? Be safe.

[@brianbuskey7419]

You never stop growing and you never stop learning. Things get difficult, but what’s most important is how you handle difficult things. Posting this video and fessing up to what happened publicly shows how strong you are as a man. Keep your head up and move forward. God bless.

[@USAJake]

Dude, I feel your pain on such a real level, haha. Even though I had been riding for years and didn’t have a long break from riding a bike with a clutch like you did, the first time I ever rode a 450 the exact same thing happened to me. I think anybody who has ridden enough has experienced something similar. Those big thumpers have such a strong bond amend that the instant torque can catch even the most experienced riders off guard if they’re not paying attention. Good on ya for taking it in stride though!

[@Comil1983]

Last year I bought a bike with a Rekluse clutch and started to learn bad habits (I did not have left hand rear brake though, it was still a manual clutch override). I justified it that I know how to ride and could get along without it. Meanwhile I was teaching my 11 year old son how to ride a bike with a clutch.... One day he was teasing me about cheating and being a lazy rider... It struck me he was right and that it did no one any favors to learn bad habits. That bike is gone and my son doesn't tease me about that anymore. Glad you are ok and thanks for sharing.

[@ryanhollub1982]

If that bike has that much power I definitely want one!

[@PawgSlayer]

If u aint wreckin u aint tryin. Dont beat urself up. I can feel ur pain, that was embarrassing. The same thing has happened a majority of riders at one point or another. Impressed that you posted. Much love

[@WeekendWarriorsBC]

Love your honesty about the crash , glad you and whoever was hit are ok . What you should have said was “ everyone said this bike only had 25 hp “😂 . That would have been a good excuse

[@343forwarduntodawn]

Haha that would have been a good excuse

[@SS-rz1oc]

You report honestly I Respect the circumstances, the motivational opportunity, Hondas opportunity, and unforgiving equipment power I’m seeing this video years after it occurred Makes me appreciate the channel and respect your delivery Integrity

[@raysolinski9517]

I don't know Johnny Campbell, but never did anything close to that on a motorcycle. (been riding 22 years)

[@MachineOak09]

No reason at all to get embarrased, we all make mistakes. Everyone was ok. If it makes you feel any better I failed my msf course today, went a few inches wide on the u turn, hit a cone and put my feet on the ground. Was it embarrassing in front of a bunch of biker dudes (with a lot more experience than me), yes for a minute but they all supported me and felt for me, they had all been there before. I will definitely learn from it and re take the test. I think it was quite courageous of you 1) to ride with people of such caliber 2) to man up and be honest with yourself and your mistake 3) share it publicly. Thanks for sharing- this can help someone in the future.

[@GK-xk6uo]

Wow that's embarrassing.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

I did the same aged 16 on a dt 50. Popped a wheelie, dumped my bike ,on its first day at school. You are a legend! !

[@Montana_lifestyle]

I remember my first time on a bike 🤣

[@ucankizmiaz4289]

i wish there was more people out there who stand by their errors fails and mistakes just like Wranglerstar does. to admit that nothing got stuck to the throttle and that it was all just his fault due to not being familiar with the machine - man, that's just great !!!

[@AllHeartHomesteading]

I did something similar when I was 14. 20 years later my best friend still remembers me locking the throttle and taking the bike into a deck.

[@roberttomyn1599]

I rode bikes for years. Mostly on the trails. A friend asked if we would like to go on a cruise with him and his daughter. Sounded great. I had a Honda 1100 that I had ridden for a long time as well as a 250 Honda. So we took the 1100 and ended on a paved road that we needed to turn around on. With the Wife on the back and the friend already turned around I went to turn around and dumped the bike. Nobody hurt but me looking like what the heck just happened, I really like your honesty.

[@PhilosoraptorXJ]

They didn't look happy or considerate at all when you crashed. Andrew seemed cool, but the looks you got from the other riders wasn't necessary. You weren't being a ham. You just made a simple mistake that any one of them, including me, could have made. If it makes you feel better, I once fell asleep while lying on the back in a parking lot. Was waiting for a friend. He pulled up, I got startled, and both me and KLR hit the ground. I've crashed by bike without even moving. That takes skill right there.

[@safeinahidingplace]

It's good to hear these guy's were gracious and didn't make a big deal of your little mishap. Could have been a lot worse afterall. Love your video's and is great to see a humble KZbin "entertainer" doing what they love and sharing it, warts and all. Keep up the good work bud.

[@polok890]

no more youtube weirdos invited thanks to you

[@jameselderton9869]

I’ve grown to respect you Cody, since finding your channel, but that respect has just reached new heights. We all make mistakes, some we get away with, and some are a catastrophe, the important thing is not trying to blame someone or something else. Incredibly honest of you to post this video. I am sure I won’t have been the only one watching this who truly felt your pain and embarrassment in that moment. Glad you and everyone involved was ok and the only injury was pride. 👍 Keep up the good work, all the best 👍

[@tnargert625]

I really liked this one Cody, Ill be honest ive been a bit drawn away by the clickbait for a while but im happy I clicked this one. I can see how the clickbait could help but I dont know, its a bit offputting as a actual subscriber who want's to know what you're up to vs a random person off youtube clicking it. But also you want to grow so it makes sense to market to more people. Im pretty split on this, thoughs?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I'm with ya here! I was totally put off that kale juice won't actually help my thinning hair!! @wranglerstar you should be ashamed! 😆😉😉 jk 😂😂

[@everydaybladesinc]

You know buddy I feel so bad for you. I can’t imagine the embarrassment but at the same time an involuntary chuckle slips out. It shows your true character having the Bravery to share this on your channel. Most of us would not have. Lol. Shake it off brother could have happened to anyone.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Hello Honda, please forget all this, and please continue inviting Wranglerstar every year.

[@robdavis4209]

Absolutley

[@moogadoo]

Your a bigger man than I Cody! I may have admitted to my mistakes to those that were there, but to actually carry through and put it on KZbin is a class of its own. Its an awesome example to set for your son! Kudos!

[@Doug-do7ge]

You made fun of a lady who likes margarine. Irony here I think.

[@wranglerstar]

So you like margarine also?

[@Doug-do7ge]

@@wranglerstar not really but I imagine some people love it

[@Doug-do7ge]

@Brexit Monger I'm not embarrassed about anything but to make a person seem lesser because she sprayed imitation butter on another's food while falling on bike in front of peers is funny to me

[@brendanredler3666]

I think you're picking the wrong battles here hahahaha.

[@anthonyfell77]

You don't see much straight honesty on KZbin so you have to commend it when you find it. A great lesson for us all, to see someone taking full responsibility for a mistake. Thankfully the thing that got damaged was a little pride and a couple of bikes.

[@trevorfarlette9996]

You should stop riding any BIKE !

[@mayhem42rob]

A few years from now after a nice meal and a few glasses of wine with some close friends and everyone starts telling their embarrassment story's ........kudos for posting a video like this when this sport means so much to you. If only you could of had a broken arm or a dislocated finger or a visible face scar to ease the pain!! Thanks Cody

[@larrylparish82752]

$ 3.49 for regular ? Holy moley.

[@TheFlatlander440]

Tourist area, prices for just about everything are inflated.

[@FlyingHigh5415615642]

No that's really low

[@agentp5393]

thats like $0.92 per litre, i pay $1.55/L for diesel and i think it's about $1.39/L for unleaded here

[@SpeedKLS]

I'm paying between 2.99 and 3.27 right now depending on what county I have to fill up in. We just had a price hike of about 15-19 cents

[@agentp5393]

SpeedKLS a gallon?

[@mgreene1409]

Wisdom comes from experience. Experience comes from trying new things and making mistakes. I'm proud of you Mr. W for owning your mistake. It takes great humility to do so and even more to do so publicly. Well done.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Remember the dumbest thing I did Cody...remember the video you did on it? Things happen quickly...very quickly. All the second guessing in the world doesn't change it and you learned a valuable lesson. Nobody was hurt and you learned from it, I call that a win. Stay safe.

[@prdoohan]

A good day is one you get to go home from. A GREAT day is one you get to ride the bike home!

[@syndrome7589]

I’ve drilled into my own mind, WHEN IN DOUBT ALWAYS GRAB THE CLUTCH! It is a life saver

[@turbokiller1999]

Send it!

[@CrowdSurfingGeezer]

So sorry for your accident Cody! You are a great man! You are courageous for publicly sharing your real life with us. I pray that any residual shame will vanish quickly for you. I know shame. My shame is not due to an accidental moment but due to years of shameful behaviors but shame is a crippling, debilitating thing and you have done nothing to be ashamed of. God bless you brother!

[@Onix.556]

It took from 9:50 to 11:36 for you to say “I reved the engine without pulling the clutch.” OR in other terms “I gave it gas”. ....just saying

[@Cydia942]

Videos get a monetization bonus if the video is longer than a minimum of ten minutes, knowing Cody personally that's probably his reasoning. Once you know that fact it changes your whole view on KZbin channels, to tell the cash grabbers from the humble.

[@primoed77]

It goes without saying but, it can happen to the best and Cody, you are one of the best of them. I know how you are feeling. Keep your head up buddy. What a testament to the true nature of your outstanding character having the courage to post this vid on KZbin! You didn't have to do this, 99% of creators would of left this on the cutting room floor but you didn't. I respect that as everyone should. My wife says you are the true epitome of macho. Keep it going Cody

[@codybreeding3653]

I'm sure they will never forget you either .. talk about first impression hahaha

[@MRaley69]

Dont be at yourself up, at least you did it there and not on the ride or over a cliff...thank god.., for the small lessons. This is why I watch you, honestly and humility...what a humbling experience.

[@jamesball1136]

Hey Cody to me it looks liked you whiskey throttle it I think most people who have rode bikes have done it once or twice in their lives I know I have great video glad to see everyone is ok God bless you and your family

[@joshmerrell7688]

We all have encountered whiskey throttle! I’m glad you and everyone were ok. Your still the man to me!

[@417Keto]

Hahaha! And who's the Hotshot that said you shouldn't be on the bike if you don't know who Campbell is? Really maybe You Don't Know Jack lol

[@richardbadish6990]

Jack's his son.. So u gotta at least give that much too him! Lmao

[@hammer9390]

Cody, I do not know of a single rider that has not had at least one embarrassing accident. Most of us (at least in my age group) were lucky enough that it was not caught on camera. Glade no one was seriously injured, and that you were able to complete the ride. Hats off to the HONDA TEAM! #GOHONDA

[@NYZOutdoors]

Every once in a while we get checked and put in our place. I think it’s saying “You’re getting complacent. You’re going to get hurt. Pay more attention to what your doing or something bad is going to happen”. It just happened to me a few weeks ago. You got checked pal. No one was hurt and everything is fine. Just some embarrassment to humble you a bit. Handled it all really well Cody. Good video. Cringe worthy... haha Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Bobbyboucher9814]

I rode police motors for 15 years and was an instructor for most of that. We've all been there and felt that way. Proof positive that you never stop learning. Great job owning it. Glad everyone is ok.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Man... I hope I never do that. I’ve seen it happen to a few people over the years. You’ll be a better rider for it.

[@waxyTOOL]

It happens! While riding a HUGE Polaris 4Wheeler harvesting xmas trees I hit some mud and pulled for a hard right hand turn. It was a twist throttle which I'd never ridden (used to thumb throttle). The bike went up a 8 foot noble and I ended up on top of a pile of saws and bailing twine that used to be in the back tool box. I bet I wasn't even going 3 miles an hour until I inadvertently twisted that throttle and sent that thing into orbit. I was just glad I wasn't using the one with a trailer!

[@theninja001]

I’m still confused, how would you “rev up the engine, to keep it from stalling” with a Rekluse? And if you pulled in the clutch on this normal clutch to do this, you would have crashed."?..

[@b18citr]

It happens brother. Don't feel bad. Your a real man and we already know this. And posting this just confirms your great character. No sweat.

[@gabewhisen3446]

We are waiting for the ride video

[@olivergarner6147]

Cody - thoroughly appreciate your honesty and integrity on this and I really feel for you. I too am an experienced rider and have also suffered the odd freak accident, of course always with an audience. It takes a real man to admit though to how you really feel when something like that happens. Really does happen to the best of is and all power to you, only a fool would judge otherwise.