Ducati 1098S crash in London Snow (LOL)

Yarri · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Karma :

Here it goes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFz2Q9TU_Wc
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Few minutes of life of the biker could be more interesting then the whole lifes of many people

Carl_steveo · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Karma :

I can't understand why he would have gone out but unlucky mate.

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

You basically need to put both feet down in this stuff.

Using the front brake without both feet on the ground is certain death.

Using the rear brake with both feet on the grond is not possible!

So the dilemma is how to do it... I found putting both feet on the ground (like skis) and using the front brake was best... Even if the front locked you just ski along...

Lesson learnt the hard way! Feel bad for him.
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Mord · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Karma :

I wouldn't call it a crash Rolling Eyes

robbobnob · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

perfect day for a bike spin..

YZFR1IAN · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Karma :

Atleast he was only going slowly, little damage done and he looked ok Very Happy

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ttr · Crazy Courier Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

I found the snow an absolute piece of piss on the CRM.

Probably due to the lightness/lack of grip in normal conditions, but yeah. Out on normal roads it was fine. Tesco carpark was a slippery playground of winter fun! Haha.

Benefit of not having the option to take the car I guess, you just learn to cope!
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nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

What a total spanner. Laughing

Still, at least he wasn't hurt; barring his pride...

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Mafizzle · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Karma :

I did wince a little bit as it went down, but then I ask myself.

"He did go out in snow on his rather expensive bike. He certainly didn't deserve it by any means, but would you have gone out!?"
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