I've seen several youtube videos of guys crashing when leaving the dealership with their brand new bike. Makes me wonder how often this happens when no one is recording it.

The videos are funny since it appeared that the rider wasn't hurt, except maybe his ego.

 

Like this one...it's my all time favorite...it's been posted many times..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNU...e_gdata_player

 

^ Yep, that one's a classic.

 

This isn't at the dealership, but thought it was worthy..Guy lets his friend ride his brand new bike...:/

Idiot crashing brand new motorcycle - YouTube

 

Funny thing is we never figure out how? What happened?

 

My thought is maybe he saw the van and slammed on the rear brakes while turned?

 

I can remember twice...when a friend lend their bike to another friend....learner? Explain everything...but guy still give too much gas, let go the clutch like it's nothing....next thing, guys on ground, bike 100 ft away crash into curb...

Sometimes, i think bike is not meant for everyone....either you got it or you don't....guess like dancing...

 

Totally agree. The coordination it takes to ride is either natural or gradually learned. All in all, before anyone hops on a bike (especially 600cc's or more) Should go through the MSF course. If you can't learn clutch control there, you can't learn it anywhere.

 

Brand spankin new bike on *cold* tires.

 

Good point.