http://youtu.be/Wq1l0zzgd_g

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Steven
Perth to Perth 2012

Why speeding in the rain? You where very lucky.

Thinking the same thing, whey to fast for the conditions.

Mezo.

Do you guys know how fast he was going? I did not see his Speedo in the shot. Perhaps the rain and poor visibility adds to perception of "speed"?


So, how fast was he going?

IMHO, did not seem to be going all that fast. Based on dashed centerline, I'd make a guess of about 60 mph (96 kph).

Seems like he went Hydroplaning out of control? Worn out rear tire?
Maybe Diesel on the road?

Seems like he may have shut off throttle when hydroplaning started ... in an instant he was sideways, then down.

It's hard to do ... but STAYING ON THE THROTTLE IS BEST... to get through this. But if Diesel is in the mix, then it's tough.

Some roads can be dangerous in Mexico. Mostly you have to watch for CRAZY unmarked road hazards, Pedestrian traffic, Dogs, Horses and Burros. I've nearly hit ALL of them.
But some roads are EXCELLENT and SAFE ... even in the rain,.

I've ridden in the rain, at night at 80 mph. If your shield and Anti-Fog are good, then it can be done safely on the right road.

On THAT road? no, I would not go 80 mph ... but I wasn't there so I'll let the rider speak to what he felt was safe at that moment.

Bad luck, so glad he wasn't seriously hurt. That is the best news of all. Bikes can be fixed/replaced, bodies ...? not so much!

Carry on!

PS: You're lucky Policia did not show up. If they did, they'd impound your bike, then charge you for "damaging the road" and huge storage/impound fees as well. I am 100% serious. That is what they do in Mexico!

Yes i do know,,, he was going TO FAST that`s why he ended up on his arse.

Besides he says he was doing 120K`s when he hit the puddle.

Mezo.

Seems he was spending most of the time in the center,where the road mines n oil slicks play. maybe a bolt or rod just enough to break traction for a moment .

How fast is fast then Mollydog?

Fast speed on a mc is a very subjective feeling and all about the riders own perception, what bike, how loaded the bike is, road conditions etc.

For me 120 km/h on a rainful road while still raining is very fast. Even 96 km/h is very fast for me with a loaded up bike like I presume that rider had.

I actually seldom rides more than a 100-110 km/h with a loaded up adventure type of bike on a dry road with good visibility. Well - if I am overtaking I guess I pass that limit though....

You never know what can happen right in front of you. A dog can cross the road or a pool of oil can be on the road surface. Yeas I did hit a pool of oil once in the middle of the road, impossible to see and I ended up like the guy in the video. Bike went one way and I another way....... But luckily as the guy on the video, no major damage happend, neither to me or to the bike.

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In the end everything will be fine. If its not fine its not the end....

Maybe best to reserve further comment on this until Mr. Haggis has a chance to re-but and offer his analysis. I'd like to hear what he has to say.

Enough finger wagging and tut tutting from the safety brigade for now, eh?