He CRASHED on his FIRST Ride with his Giveaway Motorcycle...

[@yammienoob]

Okay! Looks like everyone is confused about wtf happened. Let me explain: Isaiah applied constant throttle into the corner and did not apply load into the front tire by trail braking. Constant throttle + adding lean angle + wet road = lack of traction. He could have fixed this by lightly rolling off the throttle, but by that point he kept applying throttle and the bike went down. **I was not speeding or riding aggressively** I told Isaiah before we went on this ride that it was wet and I was going to be riding 5mph under the speed limit at all times. I was extremely conscious to keep him safe but sometimes, it's out of my control. He is 100% okay and is super stoked he won the bike. He was a good sport! ALSO! I never forced Isaiah to do anything he wasn't comfortable with. We had a great day chatting about bikes, his plans with the Enfield, and more. He was okay with being on camera and he wanted to go ride!

[@hps1955]

I can tell by the video he was not riding aggressive he was taking it nice and slow and I totally agree with letting off the throttle but riding since 1985 and a motorcycle mechanic since 1990 if he had better tires it might not have happened. If the tires where replace from the factory tires I am totally wrong but if the factory tires are still on the motorcycle then the tires definitely played in to the bike going down. Motorcycle racers have raced in the rain with maximum lean angles and don't low side because they have good tires and better notorcycle engineering ergonomics.

[@K40CB]

This is helpful, thanks YN appreciate you taking the time to write this out 👍 all the best

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Can we get an update on how Isaiah is going to destroy the motorcycle? Lol Just seeing the Enfield on ground layed out hurts. I can't watch this video.

[@rickydee5863]

No bro the front end just lost it .he was on constant power .maybe the bikes not well balanced for the wet.or the tyres are suspect..no bike should go out like that

[@rickydee5863]

@@hps1955 yeah exactly right .

[@pl3a5enophotoz]

He really wanted to break in his new bike 😂😂

[@TheOfficialDeVil]

i want to like but it sits at 69...

[@potatojake197]

@@TheOfficialDeVil Like it, I liked it

[@andrewmesser334]

It's not really yours until you've wrecked it

[@Saddoggiemm]

@@TheOfficialDeVil now it's 169

[@Curbjaw]

Breaking it in by not braking it in (to the turn)

[@Steve-wt4sx]

Easy to talk smack to the rider but we all make mistakes. Dude is just beaming from the moment we see him, you can tell he's giddy through the episode. Add the high emotions and an unfamiliar bike, unfamiliar road, in wet conditions, shit happens. He just gained +2 skill points in addition to a free bike and the experience. Good deal imo!

[@ambrosiad1588]

Half of me wants to laugh at him, the other half has to concede I'm more than capable of doing something as embarrassing as that

[@george12go]

He walked away... thats a level up!..

[@StardustADV]

@@george12go I rode the bike back to the shop too, its running good despite everything.

[@StardustADV]

The chance to go out there and ride the bike with Yam was one of the greatest moments of my life.

[@nexoron5396]

Same thing happened to me and my new Vulcan, dropped her on my first right turn just out of the stealership

[@kennethemichael]

I like how that f150 just kept on riding by.

[@Ferg2jz]

He's alright, bikes a tank, it'll be a hell of a story for him in years to come.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

"I got a Bike gifted with new tires, drove home, it was a rainy day, I got to fast into a curve - new tires slipped, everything was ok'ish." What a Story to tell mate. Glorious.

[@RudeXII]

I can imagine Yam making the Shaquille O'Neal surprised face when he realized Isaiah wasn't behind him anymore

[@JayHeartwing]

Well, it happens. We're just not sure when it could happen. Good thing the guy is ok and the bike is still in good shape.

[@Sammy-lt9rc]

Most calm reaction to a crash I've ever seen lmao. He dosent even sound like adrenaline is going through him. Wth

[@ricardopr54]

That's because he was embarrassed of what happened to him!... At lest he walked off this situation unharmed! 😊

[@mattstur5748]

Shock probably

[@SirTrizzle]

He was breathing pretty hard. That’s adrenaline for ya.

[@0xZ0F]

Average Harley rider. /s

[@twoponderingpagans]

Just saying, as a very new rider seeing everyone support Isaiah instead of tearing him down in what is arguably scary (and very embarrassing) moment really makes me feel confident. It's like a group of people that support each other even when they don't know each other. Love it. Great community!

[@trippyrides5674]

All this talk about rider error, physics, etc _ ALL BS. There is no way that tire should have lost grip at that speed with that lean angle. There are two feasible causes: rider hit an oil spot or something on the road that tucked the front; or 2. tires were scorched on the edges from track day abuse. Either way, if this were rider error, millions of motorcyclists across America would be dead already.

[@BroadLyte]

What a champ, he took it in great spirits. He really did deserve that bike❤😂🎉

[@16driver16]

I can't say it enough... RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE!!! DO NOT TRY TO KEEP UP TO ANYONE ELSE NO MATTER WHAT!!! RIDE TO YOUR OWN SKILL LIMITS!!!!! That being said I've dropped many a nice bike

[@BoValentine]

I’ma big believer in ride your own ride. It will keep you safe!!!!

[@diamondheat9]

I like my motorcycle way tooo much to try and keep up with anyone else.

[@brettknighten1171]

I feel like this was alot more distraction rather than trying to keep up

[@badnews2158]

Why turn the bars??

[@StardustADV]

The problem wasnt that, I just was not being careful through corners when on an unfamiar bike in the wet. Yam was actually going a very nice pace for me.

[@marcse7en]

I feel so bad for the poor guy! Fortunately he wasn't hurt too bad, but he still managed to laugh about it! What a nice guy! Great video, and I hope Isaiah enjoys his bike!

[@matthewshultz8762]

6:26 Can we all acknowledge that the truck driving by gave absolutely no thought into stopping and helping this guy??

[@non-wx8qm]

The truck may not have had his attention on the dude. If it was rainy and dark outside in addition to the truck traveling at 55mph who would of noticed.

[@quackatit]

@@non-wx8qm so he paid more attention because of the rain thus he had less attention? Also define "dark".

[@non-wx8qm]

@@quackatit The truck driver paid more attention to his own driving while in the rain/drizzle/sprinkle. Because of the curvature of the road I would think that this dude might be homeless and just walking on the side. If you didn't eyewitness the accident there would be no reason to think this dude was out of the ordinary or was in an accident. Not too many people just stop on the road to talk to some random dude. For better or worse the truck driver was minding his own business.

[@quackatit]

@@non-wx8qm Situational awareness is a thing you know. And being a good Samaritan is never a bad thing.

[@beautifullydemented420]

@Αnon Dude,he wasn't even going that fast he clearly noticed a guy in motorcycle gear with a laid down bike on the side of the road. When you're driving any type of vehicle, you're supposed to be aware of everything around you. The person in that truck didn't give two fucks,atleast could have rolled down the window to ask if he was okay. Shitty people in this world, what comes around goes around. 😒

[@johnzome788]

First time on the bike in the rain, this was a bad decision from everyone, and they should have known better.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

He should have just driven slower. You could see he was not an experienced rider.

[@basmca1]

I took my first ride on my first bike in the wet at 2 degrees on a 600. Very very carefully.

[@Gvnz007]

Yea first time on a new bike and he’s a beginner. Should have waited until a dry day.

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@johntheaccountant5594 too trusting i would say, getting a used bike , its always good to get a new proper tires

[@GunCollector007]

He took it like a man and taught us all a valuable lesson.

[@Gismo3333]

Yes… learn to use counter-steering knowingly. And practice it every time you ride. And test your brakes hard before getting up to speed.

[@1sttimegunowner]

Isaiah glad you are ok as a fellow az rider could of happened to anyone. New bike wet conditions shit happends glad you are ok and you have a beautiful bike. Itll be a memory for life

[@ranranpoopants]

Not anyone with experience.

[@jasonmendonca6061]

I gotta say, I thought it was going to be a setup for views, but was not disappointed with the footage

[@andeez_nutz]

Oh well. Shit happens. Everybody drops their bike, at least this guy was lucky enough to capture it on camera and learn something from the experience

[@alanaspurling6469]

One minute you’re on the road looking at the scenery, the minute you’re in the scenery looking at the road…..

[@dagaines152]

Stay out of the center of the lane when it is raining and reduce your speed. The bike ahead took the inside track, and you took the center.

[@quackatit]

Its actually fine if you know your bike and its capable enough. Although i wouldn't attempt it on a completely new bike.

[@CaptVII]

David is right. On a rainy day(especially if its the first rain in a while) the center of the lane is oil slicked. Stay on the car tire tracks, left or right side. Especially while leaning into a turn.

[@charlesprice7608]

@@CaptVII And stay off the painted lines! Which I am sure you already know.

[@audimanuk]

Ride to your own pace not the guy in front. Little bit of trail braking would have helped... A lot!

[@Gismo3333]

@@CaptVII - No it is not lots of oil on the road. That is mostly in intersections. You are talking about when it start raining, and it can be a bit slick the first 30 minutes or so. That was not the case. And he was riding way slower then the bike can handle. The bike don't lose that much grip in the rain, if you not have slicks or something terrible wrong with the tires.

[@jmc1559]

I don’t know maybe taking a beginner rider out on his first ride on a unfamiliar bike in the rain isn’t the best idea. I’ve been riding for many years and have a bike slip out from underneath me in the rain. But then again a good fall will help keep you more aware and on your toes. Glad he wasn’t injured.

[@RudeXII]

if you watched the video, you'd know Isaiah wasn't a beginner rider, he just happened to win the beginner bike

[@monstereng43]

I don't think he's a beginner though he has two other bikes he rides. Even yammie almost put her down. Its because the tires werent fully broke in yet. With any brand new tires or brakes you have to take it easy for the first few rides to let them break in.

[@yammienoob]

Dude I was riding at the literal edge of traction on track. Isaiah unfortunately did not operate the machine correctly on the street. Apples and oranges

[@MrEiniweini]

The guy has two bikes and was talking about being used to riding in monsoon conditions. I would not call that a beginner. Having said that, not knowing the road conditions includes knowing the time between heavy rains. Light rain after a dry spell is the worst condition for a ride other than ice.

[@quackatit]

@@yammienoob yeah should've taken inside lane. But it is still a new riding experience and accidents happen.

[@GearHeadGeeks]

Junk tires are junk tires. He did not do anything wrong.

[@yammienoob]

Tires had nothing to do with it.

[@GearHeadGeeks]

@@yammienoob Are you sure? It looked like he wasn't putting in too much input. He wasn't going too fast. So if it wasn't tires, then what was it? Yes, he could have prevented it, but good tires would have been just fine.

[@___meph___4547]

@@yammienoob I realize it was his fault, but why don't you tell us/explain exactly why he wrecked, instead of being passive aggressive towards everyone in the comment section.

[@phildiegidio4658]

I like his attitude. Glad he is ok.

[@battle4945]

Man, tough break but he took that fall like a champ. Glad he's alright, hope he's enjoying the bike now :)

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I can't believe you used the John Candy line in planes, trains and automobiles "It will probably buff right out". 😄😄

[@amitlaxhman1176]

Most likely after seeing that track clip. Them tires could have been goofed

[@dukie1616]

Would be nice if yamm offered to help put it back together and then when it’s sunny do a redemption ride. I’d watch it for sure and if for nothing else to see if he goes down again… hope not though.

[@johnlopez805]

You should have picked me

[@wrench_boi]

I had this happen but from gravel not rain. Back end kicked out in a corner, slid down a 15ft ditch. Bike came out with some dirt, slightly bent left handle bar, banged up the fairings. But the bike got me home safe and was running fine. Sucks fairings are so expensive to replace though lmao

[@jakegarrett8109]

Drill small holes for zip ties, and you can stitch that thing together. Paint it green and make it look like Frankenstein's monster and it looks like you did it on purpose.

[@Gismo3333]

You have to train on riding on gravel then. The bike is not suppose to kick out just because of gravel. That can happen if it is ice, but not gravel. It may have been braking that cased it. Maybe engine-braking. You have to brake very smooth and slow when you got less traction and lean into a corner. Both of them eating up the grip at the same time. But most of the time when the tires give out suddenly. It is because something abrupt happen. Slower and smoother on the clutch, throttle, brakes, steering, leaning… And it is always hard to know what happened after. At lest if you don't have video of it. And no matter how good you get at this, you need to be better and practice it every time you start riding. If not only for one or two minutes, when you leave your home down the street. Braking, counter-steering and being smooth on the controls. That is never a bad idea to start a ride. You also get your tires warmed up.

[@wrench_boi]

@@Gismo3333 it was while i was leaning in a turn that was tight, just lost traction from the loose gravel that got kicked up onto the road. Gravity do be a dick sometimes

[@Gismo3333]

@@wrench_boi - I would say you are riding to fast if gravel can take you down. But you already know that, so this is more a warning to others that read this. Not so much to you.

[@wrench_boi]

@@Gismo3333 yeah, combo of a pretty tight corner and just hitting it a bit fast. Im thankful i didnt ruin my bike or myself lol

[@Bongface.]

WTF would you ride a new to you bike for the first time in the rain! This is Yammies fault 100% They set you up on that one my man.

[@murdamooch]

Poor guy looked so nervous to begin with. New bike , bad weather, wrong mental state to be riding. This was a recipe for disaster

[@RoellieV96]

Shit happens, no biggie. Ngl, accident definitely looked like a driver's mistake.

[@edep3970]

Looks like he started to get off line going towards the center of the lane. All ready leaned over let off the throttle and engine breaking made the back tire light plus the rain and oil built up in center of lane

[@geoffbroderick403]

tyres dangerous perilli phantom race slicks tyres on wet day

[@jwaller1327]

Man, that Texas chip seal is slicker than snot on a drizzly day. It would have been better to ride in a massive downpour. Glad he was okay, but I wouldn't have been riding in those conditions. The drizzle just mixes with the dust and turns into a slurry. Better to ride in a heavy rain that actually cleans the road.

[@hellfire08]

HADDALAYERDOWN BÖRTHER

[@daniellandry9366]

looks like he tried to correct his turn radius by turning the bars instead of slowing down and leaning a little more. bummer.

[@dailydoseoflife4907]

You shouldn't allow winners to ride the competition bikes in the rain or during the 1st visit.Advive them to transport the bike for safety reasons📣🤔

[@camgere]

This would never have happened to the 90% who are fair weather riders. At least, he had the guts to go out in the rain.

[@richmontminy3079]

This is one reason why I’m a fair weather rider. Sure, shit happens. But shit happens more often wet than dry. More power to anyone who rides through whatever Mother Nature is serving up, but why chance it? Happy he’s ok 👍

[@David-lr2vi]

@@richmontminy3079 Same here. Riding is risky enough at the best of times so I won’t increase my risk by riding if it’s raining.

[@Gismo3333]

He is a fair weather rider… Did you not listen to what he said? He said the rain he was used to was way worse then this. And then he turned the handlebars the wrong way and crashed a second later. I cud be wrong, but I am 90% that he did not do anything else that cud have done this. He lost the front, when he turned the front wheel into the turn, instead of out of the turn… Remember to counter-steer (Push the side of the handlebar, you want the bike to go. And let the bike do the rest).

[@briankay3414]

@Gismo3333 it looked like his front end turned the wrong way because his back tire probably slipped out and caused the front end to dip quickly. Classic low side wreck.

[@coolmanplayz438]

i was actually doing a private motorcycle lesson the other day, and i fell off twice, (for reference, im 6'7, and weigh in at 370ish lbs), the 1st time i got back on, but the 2nd time i called it a day, and i really shouldn't have, this guy absolutely had the right mindset, shit happens, as long as you're ok, thats all that matters! Great video, helps me remember no one is untouchable, and to keep things in perspective.

[@basmca1]

Hey man, i hope you keep up and take more lessons! It may be a bit harder for you, but you'll get there :) And hey, you'll never struggle to flat foot a bike ;)

[@Gismo3333]

@@basmca1 - You should not have the mind sett that you should hold the bike up with your legs, and set your legs down when you ride. When you ride, the feet on the pegs, always. Putting your legs down when moving, will only break your legs. Not stop you from falling.

[@basmca1]

@@Gismo3333 Duh? I never said that he should put his feet down while riding?

[@patrickmba7638]

Some impressive stats there. What kind of bike?

[@coolmanplayz438]

@@patrickmba7638 v star 250

[@jamesbabbath5306]

Sorry to see he crashed his shiny new bike, but really glad he's okay and was able to walk away unhurt! That's what is truly important.

[@Fjsbdjdh]

Poor bugger was so nervous. So relatable. Poor guy was just trying to oblige you. I’m such an introvert, just leave it at the front door, ring the bell and run away. I’ll send you a video of my review shortly haha.

[@ScottMorrey]

Glad he is safe. Happens to the best of us, especially on a new bike.

[@Rustbukkit69]

Any day a rider walks away from a dump is a good day. Seems like a nice guy, and I'm glad he's okay and that the bike is still in good shape.

[@KindOldRaven]

This could've easily been me tbh (newbie here - just got my license). It's a shame he went down but c'mon, let's not act as if there's not tens of thousands of us who've done the exact same damn thing or who *will* do the exact same damn thing somewhere in the near future.

[@wmopp9100]

I am aware that bad riders always blame the tires, but that does indeed look like a crappy tire.

[@sumitssodhi88]

I think he was trying to maintain distance with Yammie and instead of riding his own bike correctly he was more focussed on the bike in the front. He probably only was too excited to be on the channel, i guess.

[@Windaine]

Seems like a cool guy. Sucks that happened

[@brumfiba]

"tell me in your words what happened." "something something clibbins HADDALAYERDOWN!"

[@christosswc]

Followed the speed of the bike in front without following the technique, both line and throttle/brake. You were chillin' as you might as well have been because it's that sort of bike you were on but Yammie Noob is a different type of rider. Had you been riding on your own you wouldn't have fallen imo.

[@8OneOfTheNobodies8]

S*/t Happens .. as long as the rider are all right , get up and move on! It can be fixed ...

[@danielwindstra5116]

Judging from the video the front tyre was at the end of its life. There's barely any input and Isaiah loses the front almost immediately. Loss of grip in this instance is not on the rider but on the state of the tyre or the road surface.

[@andrerobertdrouin3642]

that guy does not know how to ride a motorcycle , a newby mistake especially he is riding a new bike he has never ridden , and to say it was the exictement is pure bull when you ride learn the bike first leave your exitement home it does not belong on the road

[@sasqwatch01]

Kinda set him up for failure by riding in the rain, you already knew the tires were crap based on how many times you almost crashed at the track. Now add water to it. Sucks to go down like that.

[@yammienoob]

Tires had nothing to do with it.

[@dondarko7885]

He was riding through the oil track of the lane. Cars do drop oil on entrance to curves. But maybe I'm wrong.

[@TeamWeberRacing]

Whith that stearing angle he was doomed to go down. I think he did not counterstear at all and forced the handlebars to loose traction.

[@mjb2kmn]

That truck sees someone clearly just went down on a bike and drives on by? Real nice, Texas.😒

[@jlrutube1312]

So you judge the entire state of Texas by the actions of one person? You are obviously being unreasonable. I suspect politics may have something to do with it. What else could account for such a misguided reaction?

[@NoahJJCoolClips]

Who rides for leisure in the rain? Fools.... If you have to ride in the rain you do it because you have to go to work or it's an emergency...

[@bcab7955]

In the wet, on a bike he's unfamiliar with, following someone else's pace, unfortunate but all of the ingredients were there.

[@yammienoob]

Before we left I told him it was wet and I was riding 5mph under the speed limit at all times. I would never ride aggressively or fast with someone following.

[@quackatit]

@@yammienoob its not about the speed. When you follow someone you can find yourself braking later. He's not saying its your fault it was completely the riders error.

[@bcab7955]

@@yammienoob No finger pointing, Yammie. Just an observation, and seriously, how often do you experience weather like that in Austin? Glad the rider/bike only endured a few scrapes.

[@Bbbbad724]

@@bcab7955 Those Royal Enfields are pretty tough. The Yamaha XS2 was a better engine/ transmission option a 750 big bore XS2 with a single magneto and a lighting coil and a 2-1 intake straight back where the battery was and a DelOrto carb with a 3 inch velocity stack and a Uni-pod with 1.75 pipe into a pair of straight through Bubs. The Yamaha XS is bulletproof. Put that motor on an RE and you have a bike for all seasons.

[@jamesbuckley907]

I bet Isaiah wishes you had put some stickier tires on that thing lol.

[@Stacy_Smith]

This should sell some Royal Enfields. It changed my outlook. I thought it was a chincy built motorcycle. Looks like I thought wrong!

[@richardmeyerowitz6054]

Agh man, that’s a such a shame. Both riding really sensible, within the realms of what the conditions dictated and one laps in concentration and whopp, you’re on the deck. Could have hidden it, save the backlash from trolls and embarrassment but took it like a champ, admitted the mistake an no major harm done. Shame some comments try to twist it into something it isn’t. Shit happens riding bikes even going steady

[@sqlb3rn]

What was that back tire made of... wax? Even yammie about low sided in the track footage when that tire came loose

[@Tacos888]

The road was wet and it was raining. Guy wasn’t all that smart.

[@sqlb3rn]

@@Tacos888 looks to me like that tire has no grip. He was hardly leaned over, my bike could handle those conditions with ease.

[@emporergrimes]

This is what happens when you give bikes to your friinds.

[@phil4986]

I'm glad he's o.k. The road was slick as snot so it takes damn near nothing to spin that rear tire. On a bike he never rode before. Life happens. Kind of makes me wonder too about the bikes I will buy if I get back into bikes. Definitely makes me think a good abs system might be a must. But I've done this numerous times when I was learning and a few times when the road caught me out. You ride eventually you will go down. If you aren't trying to win the race on a city street, usually, you get up, cuss yourself and laugh about it.

[@raymondmateri3440]

Damn man that sucks. Glad hes ok and the bike is not destroyed. Keep it strong and ride on....safely..

[@ZeroKitsunei]

I honestly have no clue what he could of done more. Doing 50 on that road, even wet, isn't pushing it. Maybe Yam wore out those tires more than he thought on the track?

[@yammienoob]

Sigh... No lol the bike has under 600 miles on it.

[@rs660alec]

Yam was on the RSV4 electronics galore that was so unfair lol poor guy

[@tban4122]

First ride on a new bike.. let's do it in the rain.. noob mistake Yamm.. never learn the characteristics of a new bike in other than optimal conditions if possible.. too easy to make a mistake..lmaoo

[@chamamemestre]

I have a simple rule: rain = pain. If it rains, it's time to bring out the 4-wheeler, no fancy for some wet gravel.

[@karl-artureiskop4942]

I can imagine the embarrassment, he could have felt after crashing that bike, but this is just a reminder to us that stuff like this can happen and it's something that can happen when rideing, even I have sometimes slid across the ground with the shiney side down, hope his wrist heals and the bike gets to be the little scrambler it wants to be.

[@yzScott]

Thanks dude in the black pickup. Way to be concerned about guy in the ditch.

[@davidgald3072]

New bike New Owner on a Mountain Road in the rain, why just one simple question why

[@vernleroyson331]

Need some metzler rain tires on that dime store scooter

[@mhoeij]

I watched the whole video but I still don't quite understand why this happened. I did not see any rider error, and the speed was appropriate for the rainy conditions. So the only explanations that I can think of is either there's some slick spot on the road that we just can't see, or maybe the tires aren't very good? Yammie took the same turn at the same speed and it looked perfectly fine, but maybe that bike has some nice grippy tires on it?

[@yammienoob]

Constant throttle + lean angle

[@grumpyrider8801]

He went down, so speed was not appropriate for the conditions, I noticed a little to much input on the bars.

[@mhoeij]

@@grumpyrider8801 When the handlebars turn in like that, it's not the rider who is doing this. It's the front wheel tucking; any time the front wheel loses traction in a turn, the bike will turn the front wheel towards the turn. I'm not sure if the rider can prevent this, but it's definitely not the rider who is turning the handlebars to the inside, the bike does that on its own. If the slippery spot is small, then the bike will correct itself. But if the slippery spot is too large and the slide takes too long, then the bike will fall and during that fall, the handlebars will turn all the way to the inside. That's how one can tell that the front wheel lost traction (if the rear wheel loses traction, then the front doesn't tuck, so by looking at the handlebars in the video, you can always tell which wheel lost traction). This rider was smooth on the controls, constant speed, that's about as stable as one can be. Yammie's bike had the same speed and lean angle and didn't slide. I think what this video shows is that the tires on the RE were not as good as those on Yammie's bike.

[@grumpyrider8801]

@@mhoeij I'm sorry but I kept watching it over and over and it seems to me that he may have attempted to increase lean angle, tighten up the turn cause he was running wider than Yammie, and yes the end result is the front washing out the way you describe, We can only speculate as we were not there, and everything from tires to tire pressure will create a different outcome.

[@mhoeij]

@@grumpyrider8801 Attempting to lean the bike, that's just another way of saying he was attempting to take a turn. The main thing is: There were no abrupt movements from the rider. No abrupt throttle/brake/steering. So I completely disagree that there was rider error here, in wet conditions, we should ride smoothly, and that's what he did. Now I do know from personal experience (switching bikes with a buddy) that on a cold wet road, when you switch from a bike with sports tires to a bike with touring tires, if you don't slow down, you're going to slide. There's a huge difference in traction between a sport-touring tire and a touring tire. I certainly believe Yammie when he says that the tire was fine. But a fine touring tire, that doesn't have the grip of a fine sport-touring tire, it's a big difference. If he had ridden exactly like he did, but on my SV650, there's no way the bike would have slid out. This rider is probably used to having great tires. But for the touring tires (or classic-look tires) this turn was too much, and when you're used to great tires, then that'll come as a surprise to the rider. One last thing: forums on this bike also complain about the stock tires. If other owners don't like the tires, chances are we have to go slower than other bikes in cold/wet conditions.

[@rubenschroots2391]

Actually i think those are just bad tires

[@mickthemerciless9694]

You're definitely not the only one buddy.

[@olddirtbiker5088]

Might not want to ride your first ride in the rain. He was probably trying to keep up with Yammie and the tires were not quite right for the rain. Yammie should at least clean the bike up, buff it out and replace the grip and lever before shipping it back. He can afford it and it would be a nice gesture.

[@Knotdead73]

Gheez ! Not lucky at all. Almost feels like he hit a oil patch or something. No way the bike should of slide like this, even on constant trottle. Good luck

[@larryrock11]

Isaiah seems like a really great guy and was super cool throughout this whole thing. These kinds of things happen. He got a great bike and a great story to tell!

[@arch417powersports]

Looks like he was right in the middle of the lane. All the oil and car fluids sit there especially when it rains.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Why you guys riding in the rain?

[@zeo_here]

Glad he's okay. Both of you guys handled the situation great

[@christiaanbeavers7845]

Riding in the rain is dumb.

[@Tacos888]

I don’t feel sorry for people that do you have a need a ride on wet roads and maybe even push themselves. Lol.

[@powamoto]

Tale of 2 nerds 🤓😋

[@michaelfink2070]

It happens man; took it like a champ. The bike can be fixed. Anyone who tells you they've not been down on a motorcycle either just started or is lying. Happens to all of us, don't sweat it. About 3 weeks ago, I picked up my first, brand new bike which is also my first liter bike. The ride home was like something out of a 3rd rate disaster film, fog so thick I could see about 10ft. Mountain passes (which was my fault, I wanted to go over the mountain as a "fun" first ride on the new bike, I should have known better when I saw the weather threatening). And, towards the elevation peaks, guess what? Yea, you got it, snow. And me riding a 165HP 25,000 dollar motorcycle that, when the snow hit, might have had 35 miles on the odometer. I made it, but it was SLOW going. Yes, that's me, riding a motorcycle that can do 186MPH at 10MPH in a sweeper. Deal with it. First rule, forget what other people think. If you fall, it's not the people making fun of you for riding slow who are sliding across the pavement its you and your bike. Way to recover though, get it fixed up and get back on the bike.

[@Thats_Bogus]

"Please don't sue us!"

[@quackatit]

Even if tried he has no ground to stand on. It was completely user error

[@VisibleEnd]

I never ever ride in the rain

[@kianfernihough2750]

Dude that suckssss, hope he's all good, what was the root cause of the crash? Weather? Rider error? Tire wear?

[@donaldoehl7690]

In Texas the roads get positively greasy when it rains. The pavement soaks up all the oil when it's hot and it comes out when it gets wet.

[@Saint_Arod]

The roads can get real slick right when it starts raining. That combined with inexperience with the bike (or in general). It looked like the back-end was sliding for a good second or two before he even started reacting. Also if conditions are sketchy it doesn’t hurt to counter-lean!

[@kianfernihough2750]

@@donaldoehl7690 ah ok, I'll have to keep that in mind when I come to Texas, thanks!

[@crashcanyon2068]

It looks like a counter steering mistake to me; he tried to turn his handlebars to the right on a right hand turn. He should have been pushing the right handle bar forward or away from him. If you want to turn right you have got to push the right handle bar forward and away from you; that will cause the bike to lean right. Anyway I'm glad he is OK.

[@jlrutube1312]

That isn't what happened.

[@crashcanyon2068]

@@jlrutube1312 Looks like it to me; he turned the handle bars to the right and down he went. You never turn the handle bars in the direction you want to go or you will go down. But you are welcome to your opinion, enjoy your day

[@Chompwat]

I’m with you on that buddy. Light front end due to acceleration, slippery road and turning in the direction of the bend instead of counter steering.

[@Jonasegway]

Yammie: hey what happened? Ol boy: idk I just slid Me: my guy ran out of talent is what happened

[@adventureguy4119]

I wouldn't even fix the scratches, gives it a story I flopped mine over forgot to put down the kickstand

[@tpiechnik]

looking your neighbours on the Europe side of the world got some skills. So how about finally making these give aways for EU too? hahaha

[@jsalas5400]

Hmm seems like maybe he wasnt ready for that bike lean...or the weather....or both

[@yammienoob]

Constant throttle and adding lean = overloading rear grip esp when wet

[@Reckless_Ops]

@@yammienoob Relates really well to the trail braking video from a few dates ago.

[@jaydipsapariya2794]

Instead of doing ice breaking, he did bike breaking 🤣

[@brandonmcmahan676]

Cheers to this guy for going down at 50 mph and just getting up to walk over and check on the bike. He walks through a self-check first too. Solid display of fundamentals and toughness.

[@natanpierce495]

Wanting to win a bike from you, (Ducati) but love how you kind of slap him with a smile and love. "You get the squid award of the year."

[@vgama]

That pickup truck passed like it was nothing 🤣

[@markoilic7475]

At first I thought this was spite's little brother as soon as he stepped in😂😂