Doc Brown Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Very sad. He was only 36 years old. Edited August 18, 2019 by Doc Brown
RaoulDuke79 Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) I'm white knuckle riding every day in a truck. There's no way I'm riding these roads on a motorcycle. The highways and byways are a hell of a lot different than when Peter Fonda was easy riding. God rest his soul. Edited August 18, 2019 by RaoulDuke79 4
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 RIP... This is the reason I’ll never get a motorcycle. I’d be dead in a week. A friend end of mine died in Albion a little over a week ago crashing his motorcycle into a truck turning on to the road. 1
Augie Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 RIP I see all these bumper stickers saying “watch out for motorcycles”. If I was a bumper sticker guy I’d respond with “stop weaving in and out of traffic at high rates of speed: that could kill you!” I’ll never get on one. Not worth the thrill. 6
Nextmanup Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 I live in Florida and see, every day, people of all ages riding around on Harley type bikes with no helmets! That's legal down here. I guess these people have zero respect for their own lives. One little mishap and what is a fender bender to the guy in his car means the life of that guy or gal on the bike with no helmet. To each their own. 1
stuvian Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 I see that he's been downgraded to dead on the injury report 2
Gugny Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, stuvian said: I see that he's been downgraded to dead on the injury report Sadly, I chuckled. But I refuse to give you a laughing emoji!
stuvian Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Gugny said: Sadly, I chuckled. But I refuse to give you a laughing emoji! I pull that chestnut out whenever an NFLer passes away 1
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 He’s had a few duis - which you hate to wonder about. From what I read this is a pretty death defying road but happened at a particularly straight shot with a light that some Texans are speculating he may have ran. That being blind speculation from folks that drive this stretch.
Gugny Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, NoSaint said: He’s had a few duis - which you hate to wonder about. From what I read this is a pretty death defying road but happened at a particularly straight shot with a light that some Texans are speculating he may have ran. That being blind speculation from folks that drive this stretch. 80% of car/motorcycle collisions are the driver of the car's fault; mostly turning left into an oncoming motorcycle. 1 1
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: 80% of car/motorcycle collisions are the driver of the car's fault; mostly turning left into an oncoming motorcycle. Was my initial thought too, but was sharing commentary from those that drive this road. They seemed to think likely the other way for some reason (a handful of folks)
Gugny Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Was my initial thought too, but was sharing commentary from those that drive this road. They seemed to think likely the other way for some reason (a handful of folks) I hate to speculate, especially after two people died; but given his history of driving under the influence, it's tough to not think this might be alcohol-related. Alcohol and motorcycles - especially two-up (with a passenger) are not a good combination. It's sad. From what I've been reading about him and interviews with him, it seems like he was a good dude who battled demons like many of us do. RIP. 1
Augie Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Gugny said: Sadly, I chuckled. But I refuse to give you a laughing emoji! Emily Post is on board with your response.
Doc Brown Posted August 19, 2019 Author Posted August 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, Gugny said: 80% of car/motorcycle collisions are the driver of the car's fault; mostly turning left into an oncoming motorcycle. You're also 27 times more likely to die when on a motorcycle in a crash compared to a car. I'll never understand why people take the risk. 1
Golden Goat Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 When I was 10, my family witnessed a truck jacknife on the freeway. The motorcyclist behind him was decapitated. Never, never, never...
Steve O Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Gugny said: 80% of car/motorcycle collisions are the driver of the car's fault; mostly turning left into an oncoming motorcycle. Hate listening to loud motorcycles, but don't blame those that ride them one bit. Hard to see them coming even with the light on. Add distracted driving to the mix of difficult to see vehicle,, if I rode I would want to use every tool available to be noticed. Anyways this is sad, RIP.
thenorthremembers Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/18/2019 at 3:30 PM, Not at the table Karlos said: RIP... This is the reason I’ll never get a motorcycle. I’d be dead in a week. A friend end of mine died in Albion a little over a week ago crashing his motorcycle into a truck turning on to the road. Kicks? That was sad to see man. I am sorry about your friend. The turn out for the memorial looked to be overwhelming, well loved guy.
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said: Kicks? That was sad to see man. I am sorry about your friend. The turn out for the memorial looked to be overwhelming, well loved guy. Yeah. He was a great guy
Beast Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Ever wonder why it is law that you need to wear a seatbelt when motorcyclists have no such law? 1
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