Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle Trip Day 3 Part 3 of 3 FJR1300 Crash
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2015
- Ending out the best and worst day of the trip with good weather, but a low speed crash, at least I did get some cool shots in and enjoyed the Parkway. Here's a tip that is common sense to anyone living with hills, but simply something I had never thought about, heard about or was taught even in my advanced riding course. U-turns on hills are completely different than flat ground! Now I know and knowing is half the battle ;) Final parts cost was $1070, so better than it could have been that's for sure. No real damage that effected the rest of the trip, just pride!
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I just want to say that it took some guts to put this video on youtube for everyone to see. So many people would have just cut that part out to save face but by showing us all what happened it gives us the opportunity to learn from your mistake and I have most definitely filed that one away for future reference. Thanks again for posting this and keep up the great work, your videos are awesome!
+Peter Becker Thanks for watching!
@@TwoWheelObsession You are amazing
Now I know why I am installing T-REX on my new 2017 FJR. I swear your video scares the crap out of me. I am installing T-REX Front Engine and Saddle Guard before putting it on the road ...
Meanwhile, I am learning how to walk it in and out of my driveway. The FJR is undoubtedly Topsy. It has been 23 years since I have ridden a 512 pounds Honda 750K Anniversary Edition. After my first drop of my HONDA and (a bruised ego) from a turn on an oil slick in front of the WTC; I rode straight to my dealership for a set of crash
-bar installation...
You are teaching me a lot Brian...
MrTanker10a I’m with you, I just bought a 2016 with 2300 mi. on it and it’s been 30 yrs. since my last bike. I’m getting protection before I even ride it.
My friends are so anxious for me to go riding with them, but I’m in no hurry. I’m just pushing it around trying to get used to the weight.
LMAO - "scratched bag, gotta get a new bag now"...That's a beauty mark!
just learn how to sand premier and paint bubba. plus ride with out a windscreen all the time
Find some cool stickers
Question is, what biker hasn't been in a situation where they feel like this?
Amen
My heart came up in my throat at the pic …like all your subs I feel bad for your loss but relieved your ok. Your honest direct approach to this reality of riding is a big plus and learning tool for all of us. Thanks for your time!
Part of riding bikes is coming off them. Just the way it is. Any time you can ride it home is a good day in my book.
amen to that. Iron (aluminium, plastic...) can be replaced. First time I fell and somebody told me that, I wanted to chew his head off. So right he was.
Just Like snowboarding!
BTW least you had the balls to show this accident many wouldn't
+Howard Morton very true
+Smile Always I was just thinking the same thing. This is why he rains supreme!
*reigns
big bike man , everyone can do the same mistake, no matter how experienced you are
I don't remember seeing the crash?
I’ve been riding four different big BMW ADVs over the past 20 years, and have been thinking about downsizing to something lighter than a 600 pound bike. Watching this video has convinced me. Now I’m going to binge watch all your FZ 09 videos.
although somehow I just found your vlog..I am so glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one that went through these kinds of frustrations and mishaps! I beat myself up more than any other person I know.... Took guts to video this... thanks, fellow FJR rider!.
Thank you for sharing what most riders would not! A good lesson for us all. The most important point is you are OK. Be well and keep vlogging.
Well that sucks Bryan. It happens tho. Little different riding the mountains than the flat Roads of FL. I applaud you for showing it. Most would have edited!!
You're a champ for posting this, man. I probably wouldn't have shared my embarrassment! But it's really great to see this and hopefully get the benefit of your experience....I'm going to try hard to remember it, and will cast good thoughts your way when I'm a bit more cautious for seeing the results of your get-off. So easy to do!
I absolutely love your videos. I think doing u-turns in areas such as this are tempting at times but so dangerous. Glad you are safe.
Man that sucks, glad you are all good. Naked bikes are awesome, I love my SV650....nevertheless the reason I got the FJR is because the wind protection on long rides. On the positive side you now have new material to share w/ the audience on how to replace / repair parts....and possibly how to properly make a U-turn ;-) You are a good sport to share all this experience.
You really love your bike. Unfortunately this happens to anyone who rides, but it's awesome to see your evaluation skills. Thanks for all you do.
the most significant thing you stated in this video is " all things considered, it's not that big of a deal."
Jim Tom Stimpson , FJR is a heavy bike at 265kg.
I've been there. I dropped my 2006 fjr last summer coming to a stop on the second day of my epic Atlanta to Nevada trip. Fortunately, I only scuffed one panier and engine case. BTW, I snyced my throttle bodies using your video before the trip. It was very helpful! Best of luck.
bryan, the slo-mo drop sucks. but you are a class act. I just started rding this summer on an FZ-07. you have been super helpful to me as well as inspirational. keep it up and thanks
Thanks for sharing this. I’m a new rider and i appreciate seeing your experience.
You maybe the only honest rider , most hide the mistakes and forget we all do and learn from cuddos for you 👍👍thankz
Only 11 bleeps! Pretty good! I'm watching this again, mainly cause youtube keeps recommending it to me, and some of these comments just baffle me. This is a very experienced rider with a heavy bike that made a low speed, down grade, u turn that went down. I've almost done the same thing twice, not on an fjr, and I'm 6'8" 340lbs with plenty of body strength. When they start to go it's almost impossible to hold them up!
I'm back for a return visit to this video. As bad as this experience it was for you, there are many teaching points about preparation and thinking on your feet that apply to this and many other situations. Bike drops are a risk all of us face. The discussion about the parts was helpful too. Sorry you had to pay the price for those lessons learned but thank you for the gift. All the best.
The smoothness of the FJR never ceases to amaze me, even after a crash it's still turbine smooth. Glad you walked away from that one. You may have been mad at yourself for dropping it doing a U-turn, but at least you didn't wrap it around a tree at 55 mph like everybody else manages to do on that road.
Truely sorry about your crash. I´ve enjoyed your videos and instructions since I bought my FJR 2006 this summer. I was in your neck of the woods last week (Ft. Meyers) and wanted to stop by and say Hello and Thank you in person, but the rest of the family didn´t want the detour over Tampa on the way to Orlando. I hope you can keep up the good and inspirational work!
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O it hurts me to c . U definitely thought me just go farther down the road and turn at a intersection,parking lot,etc . I won’t do that in the middle of the road like that. This is a valuable lesson u have taught me. Thanks for the great video . I can’t believe I haven’t seen this one before. U do such great videos.
Ahh Man! Couldn't believe it at first when I first saw the cover of the upload. Glad you're okay & the bike functional where you can continue the trip. You handled it very well. May nuts and bolts be with you so you get that windscreen on! ~A fellow FJR driver
I just can't click the like button on this one, Bryan! Didn't know you had an 'off' during your trip. I'm glad you're alright. Believe it or not I've had friends break their ankles on little tip overs like that. Really glad you weren't hurt.
glad your ok and your bike is ok I break stuff on mine all the time enjoy the rest of your trip we love your videos be safe have fun.
Your video’s are really informative, this one tells me that the weight is an issue in slow speed turns..not a surprise - it is with my Vstrom as well..Thanks for posting!
Fair play to you man, at least you've shown how easy it is to drop a big bike. It's happened to the best of us!! I'm great going in clockwise circles, but anticlockwise I'm awful!! Anyone else the same out there?
Yep, anti clockwise u turns feel very strange to me, always have.
I dropped my VN 1500 on a hairpin curve, with a stop sign midway through it, on a steep hill. When I got to the stop sign, my feet wouldn't hit the ground. Once that beast was about 35 degrees, it was all over. Broke my break lever.
I commend you for showing the video, it shows others that anything can happen, even to experienced rider. I've been driving a city bus for twenty years and I still occasionally run up a curve. Boy does that hurt my ego, especially when theirs passengers. Love your videos!
This shit will happen, smile...it makes your adventures more real. $1000.00 bucks in scratches.....you sir road away without one. Absolutely love your videos, I've been a motor head my entire life and am looking at buying my first bike this spring. I'm 40 and 15 years an Army Vet. Your reviews have really sparked an interest in riding. They've also given me a good idea for price point and level of motorcycle I should test ride.
Thanks for posting this video. I've promised myself an FJR1300AS next year, looking at what happened to you, the bike doesn't do too well when it falls over. My old Deauville was good for that, no damage... yep, I also screwed up a u-turn :) I love the bike! Honda man for years but the ST is a bit old and only 5 speeds, hence moving to Yammy. You appear to be a very safe rider! 6th sense.
I had my bike go over when I came to a stop at a turn and there was gravel all over and no footing.
First your mad then embarrassed but in the end the only thing that matters is you didn’t get hurt.
Motercycle is easer to fix than you.
I’m glad you didn’t get hurt.
Great video so beautiful up there. I am putting it on my bucket list.
Trying to decide weather to get the Yamaha fjr1300 or the Kawasaki Concourse 1400.....Looking around the years 04 , 05 , 06. Any tips? Thanks
Thank you for sharing your journey through the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkway. I was thinking about riding it next summer. Sorry, but I did appreciate the filming of your bike dropped. The first time I did the slow U-turn, I fractured my tow. The second time was only hurt feelings. Heard you mention the Sunshine Skyway bridge. I used to live in Sarasota and would cross that bridge all the time. Beautiful area. Live in PA now.
I wouldn't bother replacing parts that are just minor cosmetic damage. Replaced those at tax time if it bothers you enough.
that was a minimal wreck/wreck. be thankful. plus no injuries! never biked the blue ridge, but it's beautiful in a car also. be safe & ride on!
Number 1, frame sliders, Number 2 you drove away, come on dude count your blessings...
Canyon Cages front and back would have saved virtually all of that damage. I did exactly the same thing and the only thing scratched were the sliders and cages. Easily repaired.
I'm probably going to get a 2015 FJR this week and Canyon Cages for the engine and luggage are likely being to be my first purchase. I've ridden for 10-11 years, but I've gone down on gravel once, and dropped my bike a couple times on accident during that time, enough to know things can easily happen.
FWIW: Really sorry this happened but glad you felt to share it. You make us all feel better for all the times we do something dumb-ass. We all do at some time. And we learn a few things -- like being sure to put a towel between our top-case and the shield we busted off. :-)
2nd question: what is that app or site you are using to look up parts and diagrams?
I have the same motocycle. The first thing I did when I got it, I added T-REX crash bars in the front and the rear. When I droped it,doing the same u-turn, there was only a scratch on the left miror. Cost of the repairs 150 $. Crash bars is a good investment.
My Gen2 FJR also had a left side tip-over, but since I had installed faring sliders there was no damage except for a scuff mark at the underside of the muffler. No bags mounted.
I can laugh at this since it was so long ago. Trust me I felt your pain. Love your channel man.
What kind of helmet and bluetooth system do you use? Seems to reject road noise well.
Oh man Brian!! Seeing that red beauty on its side breaks my heart. You d think that the chrome strip on the bag would be sacrificial. My 2005 was dropped by the previous owner but it wasn t very noticable. It has 156 000 km on her now and it sill looks great.
Glad you made it perty again.
Were you able to Macgyver the windshield back on for your return trip?
You do know maps on IPhone will semi still work without having cell signal right? I live in the country where there are dead zones and the maps will keep kinda working.
Were you hitting the front brake or dragging it when you were turning?
Uturns on a heavy bike on a two lane with no shoulder. Very very difficult. I always wait even for miles to get a good run at a uturn. Lovely bike! My FZ1 is heavy for me and a bit topsy.
Bryan, I'm very happy to see that you were okay in this crash. While I STILL don't have my bike yet (credit took a worse beating than your bike did because I had to get the mortgage company to help out while I was unemployed), you've taught me a couple of more lessons about riding. First, don't pull a U-Turn on a hill. Secondly, the rider is far more important than the bike. There is insurance for the bike, that's why we buy it. It isn't so hard to replace the rider. Third, come prepared. Bungees, towels, and a willingness to make things work to get you home.
I'm glad the bike was repairable, I know it messed up at least that day of your ride, but you got home, you shared it will all of us, some of us learned stuff from it, and you found that there are a lot of nice people who are willing to stop and make sure you're okay. :) Love and miss that part of the country.
Glad you made it home in one piece.
Thanks for sharing the true experience, good luck to you!
Hey mate, bit of a bastard laying it down like that, but on another note, what seat combo are you running? looks like it would be really comfortable. Cheers
Thanks for putting your fall on UA-cam. At least you showed how to pick up the bike as it is something that worries me about a big bike. I have dropped my bike too doing something similar...glad you're not hurt...just take it as one of those things.
No plsce for crash protectrs sliders on the new fjr??
i saw this vid several months ago and another where you were riding a concours. i purchased a new concours about four months ago. Rode it to the dragons tail two weeks ago. what a blast. going back soon.
Sorry to hear about the bike! It's easy to do. Glad u are ok. I've only dropped my bike once and that was enough for sure! I ride a Can-Am now and the only thing I have to worry about is running those concrete parking blocks when parking...they like to chew up the front end. Enjoyed the video!
Watching this reminded me of my U-turn drop while riding my '05. Did not break my windshield, but fell doing the same thing! Same road conditions... Are you my twin? LOL!
Hi Bryan.Happen the same thing to my 2013 Fjr, when a car backed me, uggh a terrible experience.I started thinking about maybe the frame could be damaged by this?It was about the same crash as you had.what can withstand a frame really?Maybe a stupid thought but,..what do you think?Great videos by the way, and very helpful :) I hope you can read my English.Salute from Norway **
Can we do a u turn on a double yellow?
I've searched this a lot , not found an answer.
so glad you're okay and that. beautiful bike is fine w only a few battle scars. stay safe!
Gotta give you a late thumbs up for sharing this, man. Yup every once in a while one needs to be reminded of what it was like to ride naked, lol.
I too have an fjr.....love it..great scenery..great video, but most of all great sound of that engine..thanks.
HOLY SHIT!!!! That was an unexpected beginning!! Glad you're OK!!!
Been there, done that. Makes you feel like crap, but you'll get over it. I just finished mending my GSX1250FA. A few hard parts and some Tupperware. She looks great again and I've fallen in love all over again
Well, that sucked. Glad you're ok though. I sheared off two of those plastic windshield screws yesterday while changing back to the short shield. Good thing I picked up 3 spare screws at a yamaha dealer a while back. The broken off pieces are fun to dig out of the brass mounts. Not.
I too did exactly the same thing......tried to do a U-turn on my 2013 FJR on a hill. Only small scratch on left bag, mirror finish scratch, and last small scratch on left side that I covered with a decal. Body shop wanted $450.00 to paint mirror, bag, and side trim. I used a little touch up paint on the scratch mirror and bag. Hardly see it now. But I learned about making a slow turn on hill. Bike went down and I just couldn't hold it up. Nice bike.
Are these bikes that unstable to hand turn them around say in your garage.
Hi i have dropped my fjr five times now but have engine bungs fitted very little damage but always cops the mirror they are well worth it
Dude.... I totally did the same thing this season with my wife on the back. No worse feeling in the world! I've done a million u-turns too. Don't feel bad. I picked the bike back up and kept trekking. No use getting too upset. My pride was hurt more than my bike >.
I know this video has been up for awhile, but at least you are OK. I just recently found your video series. I have a 15 FJR, I love the bike, your videos have helped me do a few small things to her already. If you make it up to N. Fl and wanna ride let me know.
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download the maps for offline use like you can get on Sygic?
What brand is your seat? Assume it is more comfortable for long range runs. Is it lower than stock or the same height?
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Feel your pain! It's happened to many of us, but it still hurts.
Been riding all my life. And I dropped my brand new R1 in my driveway doing a slow U-Turn. Not much damage but it was embarrassing as hell. It happens to us all sooner or later. Glad your ok Brother.
Yamaha FJR 1300 Frame Sliders Guard Crash Protector. Perhaps you should invest in a set. Love your videos and the greatest respect for you showing it.
Where did you get the FJR decals that you placed on your windshield?
+Curt Veldman They are not decals, that's what the optional Touring Screen looks like
Oh man that sucks... my first experience with a windscreen was in California on the road glide and just going back to a naked motorcycle after using it was brutal!
On a true naked it's fine - but with the lower fairing still in place it directs the wind like a wall lol
Nice to see people stopping to see whether you are OK :-)
Mate I did this earlier this year with my FJ1200. Fully loaded panniers, at Mt Panorama ( Bathurst) race track. Its a normal road most of the year, did some sightseeing, and did a u turn from standstill on probably the steepest part of the track. It went over before I knew what was happening. Luckily my brother was there to lift the bike from my leg . I was overly tired from being at a 3 day rally, shouldn't have happened, but it did. You kick yourself for a week, repair the damage, and try not to let it happen again :)
Glad you're OK Bryan - the bike can be easily fixed. Good technique with lifting the bike off the ground. Nice McGuyver with the windscreen to take it along w/you.
Oh, bad luck. I understand your pain.
I also ride FJR1300 and did the same thing.
FJR was very heavy and repair cost・・・^^;
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What do you use to get such great audio?
My heart sank when I saw the thumb and the word "crash." Glad your body parts are ok. Mostly cosmetic damage to the bike, but it sucks shelling out an extra grand for the trip.
Back in my day of naked bikes (early 70's), seven of us ran our CB750's from Chicago to St. Pete. Some stories to be told from that one . . .
We've all been there Bryan .... and it always sucks like hell. You took it very well in the circumstances.
Ouch! I know that sinking feeling well.... I feel for you mate. I did something similar when my boot lost traction on a gravel road and down went Black Beauty...... luckily I have a canyon cage and pannier protectors on... not much damage. Something to keep in mind, is that with a top box on your COG is a bit higher and even with a canyon cage the FJR will roll over a bit further on the cage. Any way I enjoy your vids and look forward to the next one.... keep smiling from Oz
I'd take a low speed drop over a high speed slide any day. Cudos to you for posting this. Most of us have OR will drop our bikes. I dropped mine turing into a parking lot. Outside of my male ego and pride nothing much was damaged.
You won't believe this but I had exactly the same thing happen to me on my FJR1300 a year ago ... doing a U-turn on the Blue Ridge Parkway! A little less damage than you sustained but a sad day for me nonetheless. Glad you were okay. It could have been worse.
Wow, I feel for you. I've got a Concours, and u-turns are a nightmare on two lane roads. After 42000 miles I've got several scratches and heavy plastic rubs. Even had the left side bag tore off when a cager passenger decided to get out and direct traffic, as I tried to get by. Luckly, it popped right back on. Although it does leak now. I've always figured to replace that stuff when getting ready to sell. Frightening to see how fast it adds up.
Yup been there done the same trick on my FJR, once they decide to go there so heavy you can't stop um. Lucky I lay my down slow no damage suffice to say I bought side bungs for safety. Have them on my bike now. Also bought weights to strengthen my arms up ha!
It happens. Came very close to dropping my new (to me) Honda 750 Super Sport in a parking lot the first few days I had it. Glad the damage is/was relatively easy to fix, though!
I just record mines doing a left hand turn freaking oil was on the ground I didn't even know it now I'm stuck to months without a motorcycle hope your bike gets a speedy recovery
was you messing with your phone when you come off ??
Glad you left your reaction in warts and all Bryan, we've all done it and I understand what you mean about u-turns on hills, I have to do one every day to get in to my driveway, in 80kmph traffic. Sometimes my balance falters a little, luckily I mostly ride smaller bikes and can catch it before it goes down. I find the maneuver easier if I do it at speed (30-40kmph) and lean the bike over hard, but that's often difficult in traffic. We've all dropped a bike, anybody who says they haven't is either a beginner who will or a liar.
I hope the bike comes good soon and the repairs aren't too costly. However the most important thing is you aren't injured. The thing I take from motorcycling is every day, every ride there is something to learn from. Unfortunately your day's lesson cost you paint and panels.
Been awhile buddy.. Glad you're ok! It can be replaced
may I ask your opinion on the gtr 1400 or concours 14 in the states am looking at this and the fjr but wont be be new ?cheers keith ps I think you can buy the skin for pannier
+hulk hoggan I have not reviewed it yet. Yes you can by the lid but it's only $90 less than the whole thing and you still need the reflector and trim parts. Not a deal.
oh ok just as well getting new one eh.
thank you and ride safe
keith
ps love your maintenance and tip video,s
Don't feel bad about it because it happens to a lot more people that will admit to it, especially making a u-turn on a narrow two lane blacktop. I had my Concours for three days and on that day what happened to you happened to me too. Exactly almost, but all I had was a couple of scratches on my luggage cases, I lucked out pretty good.
Completely feel your pain. I'm from Plant City and moved about 30 min from where this was filmed about 16 years ago.
Whole different world. I've seen a ton of bikes dropped.
class looking bike and something like that can happen so easy,i did not read all comments as iv no time for negative people,hope u still have the bike as its an all round great bike.
why are you buying the "damaged " parts ?
the handle is fine ?