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Watch out for speed bumps
« on: December 07, 2012, 02:59:15 PM »

Ouch, gotta pay attention
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 03:10:10 PM »

Very likely not.  But he might not have endo-d if he'd had time to stand up off the saddle.  When all of him got kicked up and forward he was screwed though.  That left a mark. 
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 03:48:21 PM »

To me it looks like he must have hit the front brake hard, just before the speed bump, at least I kinda hope there was rider error and the bike didn't just hit a bump and throw him.
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2012, 04:13:12 PM »

Hit one doing 70 mph and it gets your attention.
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 04:30:35 PM »

That's one hell of a speed bump...  looks more like an 8" curb or ramp.   :'(
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 04:53:34 PM »

Oh my!
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2012, 06:09:45 PM »

Looks like one of those raised crosswalks, designed to slooowww you down in areas of pedestrian traffic.

But dammmmm that HAD to hurt :'(
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2012, 06:25:42 PM »

I feel bad for the cop who went down; I would think most police would be familiar with such dangers in the areas they normally ride.  Looks like he was leading a group and lost his focus on his surroundings.  I'm sure he'll be okay but will get ribbing the rest of his career including jokes about it at his retirement ceremony.
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2012, 06:47:35 PM »

And to make matters worse, the youtube poster lists this as "Published on Dec 4, 2012
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico : Mexico Presidential guard crashed his motorcycle on the road while leading the Presidential convoy when he forgets about the speed bump and didn't slow his bike."
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2012, 09:57:18 PM »

OUCH!!!!
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2012, 11:03:10 PM »

Hit one doing 70 mph and it gets your attention.


Actually,, the faster your going the less you feel it..   i agree with others though,, he went toast when he grabbed a hand full of fron brake..   :'(
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2012, 02:55:20 AM »

Looks like he lands forward on his helmet, then the rear of his bike hits the side of his helmet rolling him forward onto his helmet, hits helmet again then rolls backward and lands on his helmet.

I counted five impacts to the head.
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2012, 07:33:52 AM »

I agree I think he hit the brake.
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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2012, 07:37:06 AM »

Im sorry,, i couldn't resist. Had to add this Speed bump incident with a car..   This one is a little funny though and i hope the officer is o.k. on the motorbike incident   :2vrolijk_21: 

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Re: Watch out for speed bumps
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2012, 02:42:08 PM »

 :o HOLY CHIT!!! A handfull of front brake wasn't the right choice there. He should've just braced himself & took the hard hit & that never would of happened.
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