When I learned to ride, I was taught most motorcycle wrecks happen for one
of three reasons:
1 - You hit water, or gravel, or wet leaves, or something else slippery while in a turn.
2 - Someone else did not see you.
3 - You were doing something stupid.
Don't take hard leaning turns unless you are absolutely sure of the terrain. Drive like you are invisible and assume every other vehicle on the road is going to change lanes or pull out in front of you and have your escape route planned in advance. Oh, and don't do stupid shrit. Stick to those three rules and you should be able to avoid most wrecks.
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When I think about getting back on a motorcycle...
-- EDGEMAN
May 06, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/06/26 11:13 AM ET
The 200 MPH Rider Said He Changed, His YouTube Channel Said Otherwise
-- EDGEMAN
May 07, 2026 at 07:11 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/07/26 07:11 AM ET
In my book, the Isle of Man TT races take the cake for worst crashes ever.**
-- MP4VT2004
May 06, 2026 at 06:27 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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05/06/26 06:27 PM ET
Those guys are certifiably insane.
-- EDGEMAN
May 06, 2026 at 06:37 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/06/26 06:37 PM ET
Same here. I have a weird fascination with watching those races.
-- MP4VT2004
May 06, 2026 at 07:05 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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05/06/26 07:05 PM ET
One of the comments mentioned a lack of fear, see inside for their quote.
-- PWR2LZ
May 06, 2026 at 09:12 PM ET
PWR2LZ
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05/06/26 09:12 PM ET
I read that same comment, and I can't say I disagree!**
-- MP4VT2004
May 06, 2026 at 09:48 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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05/06/26 09:48 PM ET
I wonder if this guy is dead yet**
-- Brown Water
May 06, 2026 at 02:13 PM ET
Brown Water
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05/06/26 02:13 PM ET
It's only a matter of time before he bounces off a light pole or guardrail.
-- EDGEMAN
May 06, 2026 at 02:29 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/06/26 02:29 PM ET
Definitely a component of my road rage**
-- Brown Water
May 06, 2026 at 01:56 PM ET
Brown Water
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05/06/26 01:56 PM ET
I have come to despise motorcycles. At least, the "crotch rocket" types.
-- VT_Consul
May 06, 2026 at 02:52 PM ET
VT_Consul
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05/06/26 02:52 PM ET
On the plus side, I'd vastly prefer people who are that reckless and stupid
-- Tafkam Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 04:23 PM ET
Tafkam Hokie
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05/06/26 04:23 PM ET
Check out the video I linked above**
-- Brown Water
May 06, 2026 at 02:53 PM ET
Brown Water
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05/06/26 02:53 PM ET
Just looked at the first three (sans volume) and can say....
-- Freddyburg Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
Freddyburg Hokie
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05/06/26 12:56 PM ET
When I learned to ride, I was taught most motorcycle wrecks happen for one
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-- Tafkam Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET
Tafkam Hokie
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05/06/26 12:41 PM ET
I've watched several of DanDanTheFireman's videos, and he does a good job..
-- EDGEMAN
May 06, 2026 at 01:56 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/06/26 01:56 PM ET
That's why they are called suicycles.**
-- Kappa Sig Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
Kappa Sig Hokie
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05/06/26 12:30 PM ET
Back in the 90's I heard a stat that new motorcycle riders who buy a crotch
-- Late 80s Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 01:10 PM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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05/06/26 01:10 PM ET
Definitely need motorcycle safety training!!!!!
-- EDGEMAN
May 06, 2026 at 01:48 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/06/26 01:48 PM ET