I hate to be a Know it all. but in all due respect he had no idea what he was riding. Just as many arent aware of counter stear to make a quick turn or swerve, He was not aware that on those bikes with all of that width you are not to get off. He would not even have touched the ground if he didnt let go. Even on a Gold wing if you low side or High side and all conditions are present you should ride it out until you can seperate your self from the bike safely. Look at picture (3) again and tell me if he never let go would he have touched the ground? I would say not. He wouldnt have avoided the wreck but he wouldnt be sliding his elbo and arss at 50mph either. :2cents: