I had to come back and say I just visited Cali for the first time a few weeks ago and made sure to hit this road because of this video! Granted it was in a rented cage (and I later made the mistake of going down the Nate Harrison Rd...), but still, happy to have seen this road first hand!
Back protectors? Chest protectors? Airbag suit? Neck protector? You can buy special pants with hard hip protectors? All suits come with padding and protective armor which in a good suit will cover the full length of arms and legs. You might get a couple bruises, maybe even a fracture or broken bown, but nothing completely serious unless you go off a ledge or a car runs you over. I had a buddy that crashed into a guardrail doing 80 and he only fractured his ankles. He's out for a couple weeks...
OMG! You're really good at this leaning thing...my biggest fear. The only 2 times I rode Palomar, I was scared out of my mind...good thing the road was clear of most traffic that day. It was a real eye-opener and even as slow as I rode it, I felt like I could do anything after that. Nice vid!!!
What you stated has variable involved. The right gear is designed to reduce the injuries involved with blunt force trauma. Not completely eliminate injuries, but to reduce them.
A lot of people think wheelies on the street make you a squid. Some people even think dragging knee on the street makes you a squid. Both of which can be done safely or dangerously, in my opinion. Ride smart!
Awesome video as allways Nick! Love the multiple camera angles! I've been drooling over the new GoPro Hero 3's specifications, and I'm seriously considering getting one. Being able to remote control it via it's wireless remote or a smartphone is a very smart idea on their part!
i like how you threw in the fun little gizmos... the mini map must have been a pain in the butt.. and i like how you're constantly at 50mph lmfao and the lean angle gauge is awesome... well done =)
Goodshit bro!! Diggin the new gear. Dope sidi corsa's too.Yeah, those cops out there love catching ppl on that u-turn ish. I always go down to that dudes driveway on the right. Ride safe man.
Man, I'm a firefighter and belive me, you dont wonna see someone crashed by 50 kph without wearing full gear, the skin is away and you can see the bones.
that's true. i was filming my buddy last week and he lowsided into a guard rail. he was wearing boots, helmets, gloves and a one piece. he was doing about 80-85 and he hit the guard rail head first. when i got over to him i knew he didn't make it...i did cpr anyway and unfortunately we couldn't get him back. but honestly, he died doing what he absolutely loved more than anything else and i don't think he would have wanted to go out any other way
Surely Quicker Until I Die, that's what squid means to me. It's an attitude, and as far as I'm concerned, attitude is one of the most important things out there. There's no place for pride or ego on the road, or on the track. Wearing gear is only a fraction of the No Squidding ethos..
yea it was rough. it only happened last tuesday so it still has barely registered that he's gone yet. but at least he went out doing what he loved. at the end of the day, what more could you ask for. on a brighter note, i can't wait for this upcoming season. i think im gonna start a new channel and get a camera and do it right this time =D hopefully one day my videos will be half the quality of yours
What the hell was all that around the outside of the call box corner? Looks like someone dumped a bunch of oil or something.....Boy does that corner bring back some memories haha. Good shit man looking forward to riding again - hope you're enjoying the Z.
That's nice... hopefully after i get in and thru college.. ill be able to move to a place like this if i get this success thing right.. sigh... ...but its a long way...
Oh to answer Dan's question. I'd rather wear full gear in any weather then wear non-protective gear. I made that mistake once and it was pretty painful (this was years ago too).
You obviously don't realize that there are sometimes dangerous factors involved in motorcycle accidents that the rider doesn't control. Even if you're "riding to the conditions" there's still chance of getting into a serious accident and suffering injury. Most of the time it's injury that could be avoided by wearing the proper gear. No matter how selfish you are (and you seem very) there are still going to be other people on the road so you need to respect and prepare for the unknown.
I'm not telling anyone that they are out of harms way or "bulletproof". I'm telling them that they are directly in the path of consequence for their own action as well as the unknown. What are you telling people?
If someone were to say wear all the protective gear but do wheelies occasionally would that render them a squid? it's just to much damn fun...I can't stop myself lol! I even did it on my friend's 250 he let me borrow for a couple weeks haha
sorry if this is already covered somewhere but how did you set up the lean angle indicator that you use in these videos? I'd love to know just how little lean I really am using.
We're not forcing people to wear gear. We're just implying that it's a better decision. Obviously people are allowed to make their own decisions in life. I would rather myself and others wear gear, as in the chance of an accident there would be less injury.
What about these items? Are you saying they will prevent your death on a bike? I suggest you read the latest NHTSA report. Good news, rider injuries are down. The bad news, rider fatalities are up from 2010 to 2011. Projections for 2012 show a continued increase in fatalities. Based upon the average number of miles traveled by every type of vehicle on the road, in 2011 as a rider you were 30 times more likely than a passenger car occupant to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
To be honest, it's not like he is going door to door trying to convert peoples religion. He just posts youtube videos & tries to sell a product that I think helps unite our community. His expression is simply an opinion. He doesn't give long lectures about it. He doesn't constantly make vlogs about it. He just posts a picture and videos of twisties. It's pretty hard to get offended at something so moderated. Best of luck to you.
I just got my bike running a couple hours ago for the first time in a couple months after my last accident. Plus I have to work tomorrow! Get a job, punk! ;)
like how the gauge got to the speed limit and stopped, im sure the bike did as well :) palomar is probably the best road in over a 100 miles no problem. and definally south grade > mulholland any day. well im going to south grade tomarrow, what about you fuckers?
Call it whatever you like. I made no comment regarding the wearing or not wearing of gear. I simply stated a fact, not an opinion. And judging by nickgnaime's response, an obvious one.
Not much of a discussion if one can't state facts without eliciting a violent response. The opinions expressed here perpetuate a myth that wearing gear somehow makes one bulletproof while engaged in risky behavior. It also belittles those who choose not to, for whatever reason, by calling them names like 'squid'. I do not look for agreement or acceptance, certainly not from one who suggests I get a kick in the teeth. I simply stated an obvious fact, one you have already acknowledged. Thanks.
Sorry, man. Have to call bullshit on this one. It depends on how much force, of course, but had I not been wearing gear the other day when I went down, my face and shoulder would've been broken. It can't hurt to wear gear.
Cool video again Nick. I read a post from you few days ago and you said something about going down so hopefully you were okay. I gave you a Get Well mention in my video yesterday, hope you check it out, let alone the others. Okay, that's it for shameless self promotion by me lol.
Of course it's an obvious fact. An 18 wheeler will crush your head even if you're wearing a helmet. However, any person that brings up that fact during any discussion about how a motorcyclist should or should not wear the proper gear is worthy of a kick in the teeth. That's also a fact. Have you laid a motorcycle down? Do you understand that your saying things like that and expecting agreement/acceptance might harm people that haven't?
494andrew you need to realize that you are being more hurtful to the conversation of gear than you are being helpful. Many people will see your argument and think you are against wearing gear. That's just how it is. If you argue that gear isn't going to save you rather than gear is a good idea, you are sending the wrong message...no matter how logical you think you are being. Be a positive influence on anyone reading rather than a nuisance to those of us trying to make a positive impact.
If you had taken 3 minutes of your time to visit my channel and another minute to check out one of my videos (of which I have hundreds) you would realize how ignorant your comment was and perhaps not have embarrassed yourself here. Or not.
Great video, you direct a standards for motorcycle videos with positive energy, check out my last video on my channel, im interesting of yours opinion.
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I had to come back and say I just visited Cali for the first time a few weeks ago and made sure to hit this road because of this video! Granted it was in a rented cage (and I later made the mistake of going down the Nate Harrison Rd...), but still, happy to have seen this road first hand!
And that's how its DUN! I miss it all. Thanks for the vid Nick.
Back protectors? Chest protectors? Airbag suit? Neck protector? You can buy special pants with hard hip protectors? All suits come with padding and protective armor which in a good suit will cover the full length of arms and legs. You might get a couple bruises, maybe even a fracture or broken bown, but nothing completely serious unless you go off a ledge or a car runs you over. I had a buddy that crashed into a guardrail doing 80 and he only fractured his ankles. He's out for a couple weeks...
OMG! You're really good at this leaning thing...my biggest fear. The only 2 times I rode Palomar, I was scared out of my mind...good thing the road was clear of most traffic that day. It was a real eye-opener and even as slow as I rode it, I felt like I could do anything after that. Nice vid!!!
What you stated has variable involved. The right gear is designed to reduce the injuries involved with blunt force trauma. Not completely eliminate injuries, but to reduce them.
Right on dude! Nice to meet you, too! I was pretty surprised to see you say my screenname right when I handed you the free decal =D
I ran the Dunlop 211 GP-A tires at Buttonwillow last time I was there with a 190/60 rear and they were by far the best track tires I've ever ran.
Good song choice Nick, I've always liked this jam from Pharcyde
lmao I love the speedometer in the bottom right. I just kept watching it and laughing. Keep ideas like that coming. It's refreshing.
I love Palomar Mountain! Never done it on my motorcycle but I've done it a lot in my car. 78 east out to Julian is a pretty great road, too.
your are fast not only on the road! Thanks.
Nice channel. Keep on ridin!
honestly bro, best freckin editing ever! i love your vids man!
Awesome as usual Nick! data tracking is brilliant!
loving my ns.com decals :)
A lot of people think wheelies on the street make you a squid. Some people even think dragging knee on the street makes you a squid. Both of which can be done safely or dangerously, in my opinion. Ride smart!
Will be getting a nosquidding shirt for sure! Cool vid, man. I like the extra speedo and mini map. Almost like a video game, ha
Awesome video as allways Nick! Love the multiple camera angles! I've been drooling over the new GoPro Hero 3's specifications, and I'm seriously considering getting one. Being able to remote control it via it's wireless remote or a smartphone is a very smart idea on their part!
i like how you threw in the fun little gizmos... the mini map must have been a pain in the butt.. and i like how you're constantly at 50mph lmfao and the lean angle gauge is awesome... well done =)
NICK! Keep doing what you do! Haters gon' hate!
Goodshit bro!! Diggin the new gear. Dope sidi corsa's too.Yeah, those cops out there love catching ppl on that u-turn ish. I always go down to that dudes driveway on the right. Ride safe man.
Thanks for all the information, really appreciate it
suck you have to work but nice to hear you got the bike running, hope to see you out there sometime.
hell yeah bro been following you for a minute......Keep the videos coming. hope to see you out there and ride with u bro.
Man, I'm a firefighter and belive me, you dont wonna see someone crashed by 50 kph without wearing full gear, the skin is away and you can see the bones.
Sure wish Florida was like this, all we got is Ozello.
someone give this man a drink!
that's true. i was filming my buddy last week and he lowsided into a guard rail. he was wearing boots, helmets, gloves and a one piece. he was doing about 80-85 and he hit the guard rail head first. when i got over to him i knew he didn't make it...i did cpr anyway and unfortunately we couldn't get him back. but honestly, he died doing what he absolutely loved more than anything else and i don't think he would have wanted to go out any other way
Awesome vid! cant wait for the shirts!
Sweet run Nick...
Surely Quicker Until I Die, that's what squid means to me. It's an attitude, and as far as I'm concerned, attitude is one of the most important things out there. There's no place for pride or ego on the road, or on the track. Wearing gear is only a fraction of the No Squidding ethos..
A squid on a motorcycle has many different definitions...but it almost always describes an unsafe, an unprepared, and/or an uneducated rider.
"Need new haters cause the old ones are starting to like you". Nice vid, nice track.....makes me wish I wasnt bike less...
yea it was rough. it only happened last tuesday so it still has barely registered that he's gone yet. but at least he went out doing what he loved. at the end of the day, what more could you ask for.
on a brighter note, i can't wait for this upcoming season. i think im gonna start a new channel and get a camera and do it right this time =D hopefully one day my videos will be half the quality of yours
What the hell was all that around the outside of the call box corner? Looks like someone dumped a bunch of oil or something.....Boy does that corner bring back some memories haha. Good shit man looking forward to riding again - hope you're enjoying the Z.
That's nice... hopefully after i get in and thru college.. ill be able to move to a place like this if i get this success thing right.. sigh... ...but its a long way...
really nice...
Oh to answer Dan's question. I'd rather wear full gear in any weather then wear non-protective gear. I made that mistake once and it was pretty painful (this was years ago too).
That's intense, dude. Sorry to hear about that. =( RIP
You're my hero
wow, this datalogger looks awesome! your vid is also cool =)
The sky is blue.
Awesome vid Bro!!
You obviously don't realize that there are sometimes dangerous factors involved in motorcycle accidents that the rider doesn't control. Even if you're "riding to the conditions" there's still chance of getting into a serious accident and suffering injury. Most of the time it's injury that could be avoided by wearing the proper gear. No matter how selfish you are (and you seem very) there are still going to be other people on the road so you need to respect and prepare for the unknown.
I'm not telling anyone that they are out of harms way or "bulletproof". I'm telling them that they are directly in the path of consequence for their own action as well as the unknown. What are you telling people?
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I fucking lost it when I saw that your speedo only goes to 50 LOL, that is genius hahaha, nice. Great video.
Nice run bro! I like that slogan also dress for the slide not for the ride
It's the GMOS unit from speedangle(dot)com along with software from dashware(dot)net be sure to check them both out!
nice video !
That was a fast answer lol, thanks. Also, do you usually use the same tires for trackdays or do you go with something a bit more slick?
If someone were to say wear all the protective gear but do wheelies occasionally would that render them a squid? it's just to much damn fun...I can't stop myself lol! I even did it on my friend's 250 he let me borrow for a couple weeks haha
No amount of gear will protect one from blunt force trauma.
he was going alot faster than 50 mph lol!
Hey man great video as always, do you mind telling what tires you use?
sorry if this is already covered somewhere but how did you set up the lean angle indicator that you use in these videos? I'd love to know just how little lean I really am using.
I use a lot of different tires. In this video I'm using the Bridgestone S20R tires at about 30 psi in both front and rear.
How do u do the map tracking effect on the video?
Hey Nickgnaime, How did you do that little speed gauge?
We're not forcing people to wear gear. We're just implying that it's a better decision. Obviously people are allowed to make their own decisions in life. I would rather myself and others wear gear, as in the chance of an accident there would be less injury.
Was that mega Man Man at the start?
what dataloging equipment do you use?
I like your Videos but what does no squidding actually mean ?
oops .. i think thats me lol ..
What about these items? Are you saying they will prevent your death on a bike? I suggest you read the latest NHTSA report. Good news, rider injuries are down. The bad news, rider fatalities are up from 2010 to 2011. Projections for 2012 show a continued increase in fatalities. Based upon the average number of miles traveled by every type of vehicle on the road, in 2011 as a rider you were 30 times more likely than a passenger car occupant to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
To be honest, it's not like he is going door to door trying to convert peoples religion. He just posts youtube videos & tries to sell a product that I think helps unite our community. His expression is simply an opinion. He doesn't give long lectures about it. He doesn't constantly make vlogs about it. He just posts a picture and videos of twisties. It's pretty hard to get offended at something so moderated. Best of luck to you.
I use GMOS from speedangle (dot) com and software from DashWare (dot) net to overlay that data onto my videos.
I just got my bike running a couple hours ago for the first time in a couple months after my last accident. Plus I have to work tomorrow! Get a job, punk! ;)
like how the gauge got to the speed limit and stopped, im sure the bike did as well :)
palomar is probably the best road in over a 100 miles no problem. and definally south grade > mulholland any day.
well im going to south grade tomarrow, what about you fuckers?
Call it whatever you like. I made no comment regarding the wearing or not wearing of gear. I simply stated a fact, not an opinion. And judging by nickgnaime's response, an obvious one.
Your apathy for other riders doesn't inspire me at all to stop doing what I do.
Had the awkward moment of spelling nickname as nickgnaime..I think that means I'm very cool - or i've watched too many of your vids!
Not much of a discussion if one can't state facts without eliciting a violent response. The opinions expressed here perpetuate a myth that wearing gear somehow makes one bulletproof while engaged in risky behavior. It also belittles those who choose not to, for whatever reason, by calling them names like 'squid'. I do not look for agreement or acceptance, certainly not from one who suggests I get a kick in the teeth. I simply stated an obvious fact, one you have already acknowledged. Thanks.
GMOS JI100T from speedangle(dot)com + software from dashware(dot)net
Don't thank me. You're missing the point.
Sorry, man. Have to call bullshit on this one. It depends on how much force, of course, but had I not been wearing gear the other day when I went down, my face and shoulder would've been broken. It can't hurt to wear gear.
Cool video again Nick. I read a post from you few days ago and you said something about going down so hopefully you were okay. I gave you a Get Well mention in my video yesterday, hope you check it out, let alone the others. Okay, that's it for shameless self promotion by me lol.
Of course it's an obvious fact. An 18 wheeler will crush your head even if you're wearing a helmet. However, any person that brings up that fact during any discussion about how a motorcyclist should or should not wear the proper gear is worthy of a kick in the teeth. That's also a fact. Have you laid a motorcycle down? Do you understand that your saying things like that and expecting agreement/acceptance might harm people that haven't?
494andrew you need to realize that you are being more hurtful to the conversation of gear than you are being helpful. Many people will see your argument and think you are against wearing gear. That's just how it is. If you argue that gear isn't going to save you rather than gear is a good idea, you are sending the wrong message...no matter how logical you think you are being. Be a positive influence on anyone reading rather than a nuisance to those of us trying to make a positive impact.
Very Nice bro......Nice to finally meet you today @ IMS in the LBC. Love the video edit, and gr8 song!!! Check me out on my channel!!!
If you had taken 3 minutes of your time to visit my channel and another minute to check out one of my videos (of which I have hundreds) you would realize how ignorant your comment was and perhaps not have embarrassed yourself here. Or not.
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Great video, you direct a standards for motorcycle videos with positive energy, check out my last video on my channel, im interesting of yours opinion.