I CRASHED MY Brand New 2024 Harley Davidson Road Glide 

Accidents happen, that’s why they’re called Accidents. I don’t think anyone was being reckless. Stuff happens and blame can be shared. But some of the comments on the thread seem as though there are a lot of “professionals” who’ve never made a mistake. Glad you’re ok man. Heal up and get back out there smarter and wiser!!

I have 4 very important opinions about this video: 1. Your Situational Awareness wasn’t too sharp at that moment! 2. You need to “Ride Your Ride” and not think about how much you trust other riders! 3. You obviously didn’t have a proper “Space Cushion” between you and what was around you to give you time to react. 4. You haven’t mentioned anything about what YOU could have done differently! You talked a lot about what others should have done, could have done, but what about you my guy?!? What better should you have, could have or would have done to avoid this crash?!? 🤔🙏🏾✊🏾✌🏾 Stay safe out there and I hope you get well soon! ✌🏾

It's nobody's fault but your own. Own that $hit

Sounds like spacing between bikes was too tight.

Sorry Bud, but it's not rider one mistake, two things, 1 you ride your own ride, 2 you never pass on the right. The job of the rider is not to worry about those behind you. It's your job to pay attention to what you are doing and where you are going. Just because he switch lanes don't mean you switch.

Sorry young man you had a huge mistake Never take your eyes off of what’s in front of you. You stated you turned your head. That’s why you have mirrors. Never take your eyes off someone your riding with

Devin, take it from a rider in the first category, ( I went down in 1981) I'm so glad you were smart enough to wear a good jacket and helmet. I have ridden the last 40 years very defensively. I still enjoy the solitude and therapy of riding, but I steer clear of group rides, and make sure my bike is well-lit and I'm free of distractions. I shattered my left ankle, and didn't ride again for a while to get my mind right. The love of riding never leaves, but your perspective may be different. So glad, you're safe, young man. Ride safe and God bless. 🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

Devin, I'm glad to hear that you were not seriously injured in the accident, however, but listening to you, I believe as well that it was your fault, not rider 1. Here are some key points that I took away from your comments: 1. Riding a staggered formation, good job on that part, and the distance between each bike and speed should be taken into consideration. 2. I believe you were riding to close to rider 1. Instead of predicting, I think a better choice of words is anticipation. You have to have a plan even before you start riding, anticipate what the other riders, drivers are going to do, or what will I do if I need to make an immediate evasive maneuver. 3. You should always take distance into consideration. The touring motorcycles are much heavier than the sport bike, and they don't maneuver as well. 3. Remain calm. I believe you panicked when you saw rider 1 come back into your lane. Once again, you were too close, I believe speed was a factor as well. YOU ALSO SNATCHED THE FRONT BRAKE, AND THAT'S WHY YOU WERE THROWN OFF. Now what can we all take from this accident, always give yourself distance, be aware of your surroundings, we need to be a defensive rider, we need to anticipate what the other riders are going to do even before they do it. Thank God you are still with us, and I know that your family was very concerned about your safety. Remember, those big touring bikes don't maneuver like sport bikes. It probably would be a good idea to take a motorcycle defensive riding class as well. Stay blessed.

Glad you’re okay. I’m in a club and we do this exact same thing. Once some “signals” be it lights or hand signals the lane change is going to be made otherwise wave it off. Another technique is to let the second or third rider check and hold the lane until everyone else makes the lane change

Rider one didn’t make a mistake he made an unexpected move. You made the mistake my guy. Gotta watch where you’re going to make sure it’s safe before you make your move. I also don’t like how close groups ride together. It doesn’t leave any space for adjustments or unexpected moves. Hope recovery goes well

As soon as I saw the notification I clicked on it, Glad you ok though man. Bike can be replaced!!

Predictability is survivability

Its messed up, i been there man. My day one rider ran into me on an freeway off ramp. We were in foreign territory a curve tightened up really fast on us, i was outside the other rider was inside and slightly behind me couldnt negotiate the curve ran wide and kinda tboned me. I understand the adrenaline pump as well. Me and the other rider still ride together and will continue to ride. Things happen hence "accident". Glad ur good man heal up get back on the horse. Ive always used that saying from biker boys, i knew my day would come eventually. Glad God was involved as well. Stay blessed and prayed up, get well soon

DevDevin, he kept you in his thoughts. I had a very similar accident with my brother. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt , scraped skin, torn riding gear . Both bikes had their mirrors removed. We rode thousands of miles together….. I never expected him to be standing still be stopped at the end of the exit ramp. God had us in his thoughts and had our backs. He watches over us in your seconds of stupidity. Thank you lord. Glad you ok. Heal well.

Glad you’re OK but sometimes I think you should be more distance in between two riders that could maybe keep this from happening

U said u don't need nuthin from us .. but u do young brutha... We gonna pray for a speedy and sound recovery.

Devin, I'm so glad that you are ok. However, when riding in a group you must always use turn sign. Always put distance between you and the bike in front you. You must always give yourself an out at all time. Own your mistake and live to ride again

Glad you're still pushing that positive energy, fam...😇💪🫵

Just wow! I am so glad that you are on the road to recovery! You know your thankful and keep praising GOD name!

As a road captain I’m always watching my group I’m leading. I always check first before switching lanes, and signal… always allow yourself ample space and have an escape route… thankful that you’re here telling us your story. Hope to see you out there again.

Facts, own it bro. always anticipate anything. Plus you guys are riding long distances without coms. That will have avoided everything.

Glad you're ok. Pre-ride meetings are important, especially when riding with people that you don't know. But never take it for granted...even if you know the other riders.

I'm glad your still with us my guy. Prayers on a quick recovery.

Rider one might be right or wrong, it doesn’t matter! You can’t change what other riders & drivers do. What you you can change is yourself. Always leave yourself a escape route!

Hey man glad you survived the unfortunate crash. I've followed alot of your posts on RU-vid. That's the inherent danger of us riding. However, after listening to your details of what happened, no offense but sounds like you were the one at fault. Correct he should not have crossed lanes and switched back. On the other hand, if you had allowed more room between the rider you were following, the accident could have been prevented. As a former law enforcement officer, after listening to your explanation, you would have received a ticket for trailing too close. Once again, I'm so happy you are doing well. You are truly a good person. Be safe.

Your prediction is what caused the accident. Give the rider in front of u the time to get in position before u commit. Fatigue and lack of rest changes reaction and decisions we make. Bless up bro

Never start changing lanes until you know it’s clear. If you had done that you wouldn’t have been in an accident. Not the rider in front of you fault. Glad you’re ok though.

Dude! So scary! But To GOD Be The Glory! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. You are in 1 piece! Not scarred! Only bruised and wounded!

Glad you’re ok brother! Speedy recovery. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Devin....so sorry about your accident. Fortunately you will be ok and back riding before you know it. One thing you kept mentioning in the video was that Rider #1 'failed to communicate' what they were doing, etc. Did Rider #1 and the other riders in your group have a Cardo on their helmet ? My group always ride with them and it allows us to always communicate our movements on the highway. If Rider #1 had a Cardo and didn't tell you and your group what he was trying to do, IMHO he really shouldn't be leading your group. Glad you are ok! Get well soon!!!

Sorry this happened Dev and glad you're still standing to tell the story! God was with you my brother 🙏🏽# Stay safe

Glad your around to tell the story bro

When I ride in a group the last Rider is the one that switches lanes first for all of us cause he slows/holds down the traffic behind to allow us all to get over.... Headsets talk Communicate 🎧 glad you're ok Dev🙏🏾♥️

glad you're ok. one of the many reasons i ride solo ....

Well young brother... In the motorcycle world they say there's two kinds of Riders. Those that have been down and those that haven't been down yet! Glad to hear that you're ok. You have to remember that you always have to be aware of all your surroundings.

Praying for a speedy recovery Bro. Glad you’re still here to tell your story. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

The root cause was the idiot holding everybody up in the left lane. Also, staggered but staggered too close.

GOD was definitely in it! Glad you're better off than you could've been. Lesson learned on all fronts hopefully. Praying for your speedy recovery, man! Bless up!

Glad you’re basically okay. Heal up. Of course it could have been a lot worse. You’ll be back on the road wiser and more aware in no time.

At least u still got that clean ass gsxr brotha. Ride safe 🤙🏽

God is good I’m glad you’re alive. The fact you are sharing this with us is a blessing because you are here to share. You will get back on the road whenever u ready and healed.

Glad you're OK. That could have ended much worse. Always give yourself a way out and never follow so close that if the person or people in front of you makes a mistake, you can avoid this in the future.

Hey Devin, I'm glad you came out okay Buddy. I see a couple of things that I would have done differently. First of all, you said that when driver one moved to the right you started to move to the right and then looked back. I would have looked back first before I started to move over. And My group rides staggered also but when we change lanes we start from the last guy in the back. He changes first and then we follow one by one up to the front guy. Everybody rides different but you should always check both in front and behind you before you attempt to change lanes. I'm not judging you, but I would have done things a little different.

Lil Bro. I'm glad you still here with us. God Bless

I’m glad you’re here to talk about it. I’m sorry about your beautiful RG. I know it’s typical, but I don’t like staggered riding formation that’s close together or side-by-side at interstate speeds. There isn’t enough time to make corrections. In first position, I wouldn’t change lanes to look ahead; instead, I’d slow down to give enough space to see around the truck, then decide if it’s time to change lanes. Take care and be safe. God is good!

Damn bro, glad you good. You and Fastlane D both going down a few weeks apart is really making me give this riding thing extra thoughts🙏🏾

The bike can be replaced you can’t! Praying for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

I'm glad you are okay. God IS Good! I'm sorry to hear about the beautiful RG. This is one reason I limit the number of group rides I attend.

Glad you’re alive brother wishing you a speedy recovery

It's okay, take full ownership. Lesson learn for everyone. Communication is a great tool for group rides. Thank you so much for sharing your life expectancy with us. Keep GOD 1st. Antel we met on two wheels, stay up/safe.

Regardless of the length of this video it was definitely informative. You've given us more enlightenment on being safe.

I’m glad to hear you are ok. I watched you collect that bike with your dad and I watched the videos on the trip. I do have one concern about this video. I have had a crash on a motorcycle but wasn’t injured very badly. What I took from it was I was 100% at fault for the accident. And that is something I think you need to do. After that I went and am still pushing training and practicing on a regular basis. When you ride a bike you take on all the risk of riding and never cede control of what happens to you to anyone else. And that is part of the thrill of riding. Lastly please go get more training and don’t ever stop training. Bless. Love the positivity you exude!!

DAMN IT MAN!!!! Glad your okay. May have been a totally different story. No need for should've could've. Get well soon. Be and Stay Blessed. ✌🏾

Glad you are doing well and I am glad you had your prayer-infused riding gear!!!! We don’t choose the day we go down but we can always be prayed up and prepared!!! God bless you and your family!

Glad to hear you are good Devin. Honestly, I don't like riding with people I'm not familiar with in groups. I did that once and it almost ended bad. These guys will slow down on the HWY to around 40 hogging two lanes then speed up to 90 while changing lanes with no warning. I been riding 30 plus years and very experienced, I just dropped to the back and let them act a fool.

Glad you made it out OK. I went down on gravel and was thrown from my bike. The drivers were mad that I was concussed and couldn't get out of the way fast enough. Luckily a couple pulled behind me and blocked the traffic from rolling over me. What I did to get over that incident was take the same route again. Unlike you I remember everything. It was only at about speeds between 20 & 30 mph and I remember being thrown and hitting the ground and saying to myself is I'm so happy I ride with the correct gear. I felt my spine hit and I've had spine surgery in the past, so that always concern me. Then the helmet was a full face and I than myself for wearing it. And the most terrifying part was trying to get up and not understanding why my body wasn't responding. It was like I was being pinned to the ground by GOD. They kept saying stay still, but all I wanted them to do was pickup my bike. I had to jump start my nervous system. I pulled off my helmet and my head felt like a thousand pounds. I threw a tantrum banging my legs and hands to the ground until I was able to get up. Then I walked over and picked up my bike with help of course. Luckily the crash bar took the beating with some foot controls being bent up. When the cops came they asked ne what I'm going to do. I said ride home and that's what I did. They help bend out my shifter lever and off I went. I actually rode another hour home and of course the family was not happy to see me banged up but was happy to see me with all my body parts. And yes I had the bike fixed and all the parts were just replaceable. This would make the second time I've gone down in over 20 years. .

great video. God had his hand on your shoulder for sure, be grateful. I had a similar situation about 20 years ago when I flipped my CBR 929. I let go when the speedometer passed 90 and the first thing to hit the ground was the back of my Arai helmet. The helmet I left the house without (95 degrees) but turned around to go back for because I never rode/ride without it. Give praise to God for his graces and learn from your mistakes. We all make them. Ride safe brother. God bless.

God is good and I’m definitely glad that you’re ok little bro. We live and learn from our mistakes. Experience is the best teacher. One thing I’m happy about is that you lived to tell your story. Wanna he keep you❤❤

Glad you’re ok. I have never ridden in a group, and I never will. Once in a while I will ride with one person I trust. That’s it, for 30 years 💯✔️👍🏽🇺🇸

The leader is supposed to be in section 1, on the left. Always gotta be more careful when you're in the center lane. Glad for you that this wasn't worse.

Personally I think when you’re riding with unfamiliar riders, fall back some don’t travel so close

Dev, I'm so sorry that happened to you man we all go through that process as part of the bike life. You painted a great visual picture of what happened and I was actually able to see it as you were describing it. As we all know things happen so fast on a bike and you have to make a quick Split Decision I think you made the best decision possible and not hitting him and also taken down another Rider. Your whole crew are some of the best Riders I have ever seen and got a chance to ride with it literally was just a bad couple seconds when I ride with you guys it is flawless

Most importantly thank God you survived brother. Yeah I really don't like riding too close to another bike. Not that you were, but I just like to keep decent space so if one of us has an incident it doesn't necessarily involve another bike. God speed young man and recover quickly!

Devin, Have your guys to get a com system and you all can talk and wear all of your gear. It was an accident and remember you can't do what you do on a HD what you do on your Suzuki. I have gone down before and walked away! God bless you my brother!

Sorry 😢 Glad to hear you're okay. The best advice I was ever given was no matter the circumstances "Always ride your own ride."

Glad u ok. 1/2 of me want to now sell my motorcycle the other 1/2 saying just be extra vigilant.

Unfortunate situation brotha Kev! Glad you are ok, give space and time with changing lanes split second haste makes waste. No fault of anyones, you just learn from the situation.

The street glide 🙌🏿 said don't let me go , you said you wouldn't never get rid of me 🤔 just like ex girlfriend Haters, Good to see you doing fine 🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿✊🏿

NOTE: If you guys are riding staggered formation. You need a designated Road Captain (lead bike) and a Tail gunner (last bike)..... Road Captain wants to change lanes, the turn signal is initiated and it gets passed on and back to the tail gunner. When the lane is clear, the Tailgunner will then move over and close the lane. Once the Road Captain sees the Tailgunner has locked off the lane, The road Captain then moves over into that lane, and the trailing bikes move over into the closed lane, one by one like Dominoes! Good luck to you guys!

Along with the other comments, I’d like to suggest that everyone you ride with have communicators; that way, you will be able to talk to one another and eliminate the guesswork! I ride with guys that have Cardo Packtalks and we continually communicate our intentions before we do anything! Ride Safe, Be Safe!!

Hand signals are important in group rides but I think the best options are headsets. I'm glad you are okay.

Glad you are recovering 💪. Another think you didnt mention is it appears you were wearing some good gear to not have any bad road rash for the amount of time you were sliding 👌. May have been even worst without the gear.

Glad you are ok and hope for a speedy recovery

You get to be one of the two kinds of us now. I am glad you made it, Brother. Live to ride and ride to live. Sounds like you learned what the lessons came to teach you. Remember them and ride like it’s all a matter of staying alive. It gets easier.

Ahh man, scary story man. We ain’t perfect and I am glad you’re ok. God is good brother.

Sorry to see this. I am happy to see you’re alive and well. God is good ❤

Steer from the rear leader signals ,rear guy clears lane all move closest side first thank god your good god had u that day

Brooo we waiting on the follow up, how is your leg doing? How did you go flying on the interstate and have so little injury, you MUST have been wearing proper riding gear..(leathers CE 2 armor) Respect man, It can happen… I have to look over my shoulders too bc I have no mirrors so this video will make me be way more cautious so thanks man

Man riding staggered or not I always keep my distance all times. I’m glad you’re ok man.

Yes Devin, God was with you!! Thanks for this video. It will help us that ride in a group in staggered formation.

Man this sucks! God was watching you that day glade it was just a broken leg and nothing more pray for your recovery.

Gkad your okay rule 101 in motorcycle class they tell you NEVER take your eyes off the front always check your mirrors once your front path is clear.

Turn signals, they come in handy. Glad you're ok

Sorry to hear bro. Glad you’re still here. You can always get a new bike. I went down twice in 30 years. Good thing you were wearing protection 👍🏻

All blessing come from God. I went down June 26 2016 tore my acl mcl pcl. And a month later one of the guys I was riding with died. I change my way of riding and it's good your safe...

That’s a crazy man and definitely sucks that the road glide is totaled but glad you can still ride again soon, keep your head up bro. God is good and you will have it back tenfold because your a positive dude even in the hardest times 💯

Thank GOD that you are alive bro lesson learned.

You got lucky! I ride with other bikers and some are guys I ride with often but it's different when I roll with my HOG chapter different riders all the time. I might reconsider that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I absolutely HATE that this happened. Glad you're Good tho!! The bike is replaceable you are NOT!! We have to do our very Best to Stay Safe on these Roads. This is a very Dangerous Hobby/LifeStyle that we partake in. I Pray Before, During & After my Ride. Again, glad you're Good Bro!!!

Thank God that you are okay and still with us, but that why most of us long time riders stay away from group rides. Things happen riding solo also but you have to know the skills of the others the bigger the group the more risk. Heal fast God bless you.

Years back when taking my motorcycle training class the instructor told us that he would never do group rides because of how the risks were within fellow riders. Anyone can make a mistake and cause situations like yours .

Sorry about the accident hope you get well I been supporting for a minute hope you get well soon glad you safe

Thanks for sharing 👍. Hope to see you soon back in the saddle!

Dev im glad you are still here on earth and you still have your health. Ill keep you in my prayer's

Definitely glad you’re good Dev! Bikes can be replaced. Lives cannot. It will definitely change how you ride once you’re able to get back in the saddle. Get healed up, get that new bike and get back out there brother! Ride safe!

Motorcyles are replacable, riders are not. Your very lucky to be alive, thank God and keep riding. Next time you ride in a group you should set some rules like riding staggered, only passing on the left and always communicate a lane change with a bliker. These simple rules can save lives. Nice to know your OK.

Sorry to hear this Devin. This has always worried me about riding with a group. Get well soon.

Glad to hear you ok brother when back rolling we shiuld get some riding in

Glad you good man. Importance of safety meeting and riding style when group riding. Leaders lead by following the sweeper. Look into roles and positions - education will help prevent recurrence.

Sounds to me you need to ride the back bro…. It’s unfortunate you were involved in this accident and thankfully you are good but bro if you are gonna ride with a group then be the last bike bro