Where the f*ck is the bike?

joefromsf · 03-03-2013, 04:45 PM

Unknown to me, someone I don't know started a thread here with my "unlisted" crash video.

Since it's effectively now public, I have changed it to "public" on youtube and started my own Face Plant thread where I will also post the "rest of the story".

Back story: My buddy Kawtipper and I were halfway thru a 32 day ride on the Western TAT, both riding well set up DR650's. On day 18 we were riding up out of Eagle Canyon in central Utah when I had a very scary crash. I had my GoPro running at the time.

Here's the video. The actual crash is around the 5:00 mark. If you can you need to have the audio turned on, but be aware, it's NSFW. You can also increase the quality to watch it in HD.

More later.

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Making it easier for folks to find my posts relating "the rest of the story".

Immediate post crash events (post 17)
Accident scene (post 40)
Thanks to responders (post 41)
Hospital (post 54)
Reunited with my bike (post 69)
Follow-up at hospital (post 70)
On the road again (post 86)
End of the road (post 91)
What about Darrell (post 92)
My thoughts on the Crash (post 196)

Mastercylinder · 03-03-2013, 05:09 PM

Man! Glad to see that you are okay.

At least since you made a comment here. Again, Glad you're okay. Take care.

Vaalseun · 03-14-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastercylinder

Man! Glad to see that you are okay.

At least since you made a comment here. Again, Glad you're okay. Take care.

Thanks for posting Joe you are surely one lucking rider who were Spared to do some more biking!
Respect

Stan Dalone · 03-14-2013, 08:43 PM

I always cover the levers, 99.9999999% of the time.

Glad your ok Joe, that was a nasty get-off

DOGSROOT · 03-03-2013, 05:13 PM

Hey Joe,

Um, not exactly sure WTF is going on here, but I'm just gonna say I am glad you made it, and that the vid is EPIC.

And I'll repeat the post I offered on the usurper's thread, 'cause it was written with admiration for your reaction, and perseverance.

(Still curious as to your extraction...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOGSROOT

Midair: "OH F*CK!!"

On the ground: "Where the f*ck?"

Looking around: "Where the f*ck is the bike?"

Upon finding bike: "Oh, ya gotta be shittin' me!"

Looking around some more: "Where the f*ck is the road??"

PRICELESS.

Glad you made it.
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sandsman · 03-03-2013, 05:47 PM

Well you have me hooked too for the rest of the story. At least it looks like you came thru the get off in pretty good shape, the rest can be replaced.

AustinJake · 03-03-2013, 05:47 PM

Bumping your thread, it's your vid....getting the wife in here to watch it.

Rey & Vann · 03-03-2013, 06:10 PM

Echoing the sentiments of rwf on the page by the other poster, watching this made me feel sick, too.

So glad you were able to walk away, if not to share this story, to simply ride another day!

Best regards.

Sic Semper Tyrannis · 03-03-2013, 05:48 PM

WOW...that gave me chills going over the edge like that...BRUTAL!!!!!

Glad you made it!!!!!!

GrouchyGeezer · 03-03-2013, 06:07 PM

I, too, commented on the other thread. Funny business here. Quite impressed with your ability to land on rocks and scrub without breaking anything!
Carry on.

ThanatosF · 03-03-2013, 06:10 PM

Another few feet and it looks like you would have splatted on that square rock! Crazy how the bike just bounces clear over you too. Very lucky!
I like how you throw that piece of bark, like, "fuck'in stupid landscape...stupid bullshit bark layin' around, can't find my damn motorcycle..."

NesquikNinja · 03-03-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThanatosF

I like how you throw that piece of bark, like, "fuck'in stupid landscape...stupid bullshit bark layin' around, can't find my damn motorcycle..."

Absolute gold.

Boon Booni · 03-03-2013, 07:51 PM

That's an amazing video. Glad you came out of it ok.

Looks like you thought she was going to stall but instead she tractored through it and took off before you could react. Scary fast and yet you were barely moving.

KustomizingKid · 03-03-2013, 07:53 PM

I want the rest of story!!!

Falconx84 · 03-04-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThanatosF

I like how you throw that piece of bark, like, "fuck'in stupid landscape...stupid bullshit bark layin' around, can't find my damn motorcycle..."

Had to quote this again. First time I've actually laughed out loud at a post in weeks.

Crazy story, glad you're here to tell it.

03-03-2013, 04:45 PM	#1
joefromsf ^OP Dark Happens Joined: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 1,276	*Where the fck is the bike?** Unknown to me, someone I don't know started a thread here with my "unlisted" crash video. Since it's effectively now public, I have changed it to "public" on youtube and started my own Face Plant thread where I will also post the "rest of the story". Back story: My buddy Kawtipper and I were halfway thru a 32 day ride on the Western TAT, both riding well set up DR650's. On day 18 we were riding up out of Eagle Canyon in central Utah when I had a very scary crash. I had my GoPro running at the time. Here's the video. The actual crash is around the 5:00 mark. If you can you need to have the audio turned on, but be aware, it's NSFW. You can also increase the quality to watch it in HD. More later. ================================================== ========================== Making it easier for folks to find my posts relating "the rest of the story". Immediate post crash events (post 17) Accident scene (post 40) Thanks to responders (post 41) Hospital (post 54) Reunited with my bike (post 69) Follow-up at hospital (post 70) On the road again (post 86) End of the road (post 91) What about Darrell (post 92) My thoughts on the Crash (post 196) __________________ --Joe .................................... http://joefromsf.smugmug.com/ We can't crash an infinite amount of times, so you better learn from every one! (by ARZ) joefromsf screwed with this post 03-10-2013 at 04:17 PM Reason: add ing to index of my narrative posts

03-03-2013, 05:09 PM	#2
Mastercylinder Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Western Frontier Oddometer: 64	Glad You're Okay Man! Glad to see that you are okay. At least since you made a comment here. Again, Glad you're okay. Take care.

03-14-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
Stan Dalone Gotta get somma dat Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Nah, ewe pahk da cah in da yahd Oddometer: 1,080	I always cover the levers, 99.9999999% of the time. Glad your ok Joe, that was a nasty get-off __________________ July 1,2013, Stan and the worlds best half hit the road for a dream adventure. Follow along on our blog, we will do a ride report here, but the blog will have the daily updates Our year alone with the USA SPOT Tracker

03-03-2013, 05:47 PM	#6
sandsman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Greenville, Tx Oddometer: 319	Well you have me hooked too for the rest of the story. At least it looks like you came thru the get off in pretty good shape, the rest can be replaced. __________________ The Sandsman cometh and so he goeth too.......

03-03-2013, 05:47 PM	#7
AustinJake TE450-KLE-FXDWG Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 2,792	Bumping your thread, it's your vid....getting the wife in here to watch it. __________________ ____________________________________ Get fit. Stay safe. Enjoy life. Learn something to help someone in need.

03-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#8
Rey & Vann Vagabundo Joined: Sep 2009 Location: 47.00705, -123.41010 Oddometer: 121	Echoing Sentiments Echoing the sentiments of rwf on the page by the other poster, watching this made me feel sick, too. So glad you were able to walk away, if not to share this story, to simply ride another day! Best regards. __________________ Rey. Matador. Guerrero, Casador y Pescador. http://tinyurl.com/Overnight-at-Gifford-Pinchot

03-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#9
Sic Semper Tyrannis Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond VA Oddometer: 393	WOW...that gave me chills going over the edge like that...BRUTAL!!!!! Glad you made it!!!!!!

03-03-2013, 06:07 PM	#10
GrouchyGeezer Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: S.E. Michigan Oddometer: 66	Interesting! I, too, commented on the other thread. Funny business here. Quite impressed with your ability to land on rocks and scrub without breaking anything! Carry on.

03-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#11
ThanatosF Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Oddometer: 168	Another few feet and it looks like you would have splatted on that square rock! Crazy how the bike just bounces clear over you too. Very lucky! I like how you throw that piece of bark, like, "fuck'in stupid landscape...stupid bullshit bark layin' around, can't find my damn motorcycle..."

03-03-2013, 07:51 PM	#13
Boon Booni Red Clay Halo Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, Va Oddometer: 11,352	That's an amazing video. Glad you came out of it ok. Looks like you thought she was going to stall but instead she tractored through it and took off before you could react. Scary fast and yet you were barely moving. __________________ Maybe Old's Cool is a bunch of dirty old men who swear because , let's face it, old bikes run on blasphemy as much as they do gasoline and oil. --Jinx You can be Han Solo, and I can be another Han Solo...

03-03-2013, 07:53 PM	#14
KustomizingKid Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Minneapolis Oddometer: 195	I want the rest of story!!! __________________ 1989 KLR 650

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