what is it w/ the corner that makes people ride/drive badly

zlicius · 05-11-2011, 07:39 AM

101 prolly has the best answer

there are vids all over of bikes crashing here, for seems like no reason

now this compilation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_Fa...layer_embedded

Papa_Complex · 05-11-2011, 07:49 AM

How about an unexpectedly tight corner, which people don't know how to deal with in the first place, coupled with the massive distraction of a couple of dozen people with cameras in the inside of it? Looks like there's a camber change, in the second, half too.

derf · 05-11-2011, 08:34 AM

naw, thats mulholland drive, its just like deals gap, people come from far and wide to prove that they are better than everyone else. They know that the road is fairly challenging, has lots of twists and turns (all very straight forward, no major camber changes, no changes in the turn mid corner or anything like that). The camera guys, along with the crowd are regular daily occurances there.

This particular video just highlights some assholes and folks who write checks their bodies (and vehicles) cant handle. The first 3 cars up to the lambo just drive stupid. Then the subie and the 5 series just over drive their abilities and their cars. And the rest of the video switched back and forth between the two.

What I think it comes down to is that this guy is doing the same thing that Killboy does, highlight people who make his road unsafe in the hopes that others dont follow.

dubbs · 05-11-2011, 10:33 AM

There are a ton of people inside that turn.. I think they are causing a pretty damn big distraction, which then of course makes people try to show off / get nervous mid turn..

the chi · 05-11-2011, 05:13 PM

Wow, buncha shitty driving...it does remind me of Deals Gap, and all the tin canners that think they can drive.

Particle Man · 05-11-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

There are a ton of people inside that turn.. I think they are causing a pretty damn big distraction, which then of course makes people try to show off / get nervous mid turn..

It's fairly well known though. Most of the people that make the trip to drive that road have to expect the huge number of people watching.

Rangerscott · 05-11-2011, 06:04 PM

There was a guy taking pics when we were in Arkansas when we went over the mountain on highway 23. There's two 3 mile sections of tight turns. I did get a quick flash of nerves when I saw him.

Homeslice · 05-12-2011, 12:46 AM

Most of those bystanders are just hoping to spot Jay Leno or some other celeb. It goes along with their trip up Beverly Hills to ogle at the homes.

And I love the "race lines" some people are taking. I thought the point of driving a mountain road was to take turns.......yet these idiots are straight-lining them.........retarded.

101lifts2 · 05-12-2011, 01:11 AM

Yeah Mullholland Drive...there are three factors..

1. The crowd is drawing the attention away from the road.
2. You drive faster to impress the crowd..lol common sense. hahaha
3. The road is very tight...I've only ridden that road 2x and doing 45mph is not all that easy. It is too tight for me and there are many blind driveways..not to mention squids galore and cops all the time. There are much better roads to ride.

derf · 05-12-2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yeah Mullholland Drive...there are two factors..

2. The road is very tight...I've only ridden that road 2x and doing 45mph is not all that easy. It is too tight for me and there are many blind driveways..not to mention squids galore and cops all the time. There are much better roads to ride.

tuna canyon rd
topanga rd
puma rd
tempestcal rd

basically any back roads in the state parks northwest of LA and south of the san fernando valley. Those are the only really good roads Ive been on in that area.

05-11-2011, 07:39 AM	#1
zlicius Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Moto: Gladius Posts: 179	what is it w/ the corner that makes people ride/drive badly 101 prolly has the best answer there are vids all over of bikes crashing here, for seems like no reason now this compilation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_Fa...layer_embedded

05-11-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	How about an unexpectedly tight corner, which people don't know how to deal with in the first place, coupled with the massive distraction of a couple of dozen people with cameras in the inside of it? Looks like there's a camber change, in the second, half too. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

05-11-2011, 08:34 AM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	naw, thats mulholland drive, its just like deals gap, people come from far and wide to prove that they are better than everyone else. They know that the road is fairly challenging, has lots of twists and turns (all very straight forward, no major camber changes, no changes in the turn mid corner or anything like that). The camera guys, along with the crowd are regular daily occurances there. This particular video just highlights some assholes and folks who write checks their bodies (and vehicles) cant handle. The first 3 cars up to the lambo just drive stupid. Then the subie and the 5 series just over drive their abilities and their cars. And the rest of the video switched back and forth between the two. What I think it comes down to is that this guy is doing the same thing that Killboy does, highlight people who make his road unsafe in the hopes that others dont follow. __________________

05-11-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	There are a ton of people inside that turn.. I think they are causing a pretty damn big distraction, which then of course makes people try to show off / get nervous mid turn.. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

05-12-2011, 12:46 AM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Most of those bystanders are just hoping to spot Jay Leno or some other celeb. It goes along with their trip up Beverly Hills to ogle at the homes. And I love the "race lines" some people are taking. I thought the point of driving a mountain road was to take turns.......yet these idiots are straight-lining them.........retarded. Last edited by Homeslice; 05-12-2011 at 12:50 AM..

05-11-2011, 06:04 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	There was a guy taking pics when we were in Arkansas when we went over the mountain on highway 23. There's two 3 mile sections of tight turns. I did get a quick flash of nerves when I saw him.

05-12-2011, 01:11 AM	#9
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Yeah Mullholland Drive...there are three factors.. 1. The crowd is drawing the attention away from the road. 2. You drive faster to impress the crowd..lol common sense. hahaha 3. The road is very tight...I've only ridden that road 2x and doing 45mph is not all that easy. It is too tight for me and there are many blind driveways..not to mention squids galore and cops all the time. There are much better roads to ride. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM Last edited by 101lifts2; 05-12-2011 at 01:25 AM..