Hey hows it going. Yesterday was the very first time ive ever seen a motorcycle accident. It was a close friend to. Was about four of us riding in Yonkers NY. Stoped at a stop sign, took off and the light ahead was turning yellow. I was in the back my friend took off, didnt see the light turn red he got nervouse jammed on his breaks, all i seen was the rear tire smoke like hell and start to fishtail. He wobbled then smacked right into our friend that was leading. The bike fell on the side and flipped. The person he hit hung on to the bike, he didnt fall. Thank God that the only thing that heppend to him as a cut up hand and a broken pride. The bike is pretty much done, which sucks cuase he just baught it two weeks ago, yzf r6. Im still new to the bike world, so i take it you lock your rear your pretty much done huh? Its a shame, but just to share to other noobs, just when you think your getting good, thats when you get into trouble. My friend that went down was only riding for about a month, and he thought he was good and ready for anything, and sure as shit he went down. Ride safe, know your limits and stay within them. Peace