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Iahawk

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another fatality
« on: November 17, 2016, 10:17:44 PM »
a guy who works for me, and lives in my same town, just texted me to say his father in law was killed today on his motorcycle a few miles away.

Heck, I was out on my motorcycle today over the lunch hour....hate to see another rider lose his life.

Be safe out there, guys. Our hobby has risks...
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Re: another fatality
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2016, 12:40:46 AM »
Condolences to your workmate and his family.  Yes, it is a risky one.

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Re: another fatality
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2016, 07:05:16 AM »
Tragic.  :'(

My condolences to the family and friends.

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Re: another fatality
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2016, 02:02:06 PM »
So sorry to hear. Please pray for him and family.

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Re: another fatality
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2016, 07:13:20 PM »
Sorry to hear this news. The cagers just don't pay attention sometimes and cell phones have not helped. I always say a prayer for safety before I ride and thank Him when I get off. My prayers are with the family.

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Re: another fatality
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2016, 11:34:08 PM »
Sad news.
On very nice days around here , it is not uncommon to read of another big bike fatality due to a single vehicle accident.

Just saying, even when riding along open roads with no cars around - one still has to pay attention to the safe operation of the bike. Too much speed is too often a cause.
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Re: another fatality
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2016, 01:53:32 PM »
Sad news.
On very nice days around here , it is not uncommon to read of another big bike fatality due to a single vehicle accident.

Just saying, even when riding along open roads with no cars around - one still has to pay attention to the safe operation of the bike. Too much speed is too often a cause.
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Yep rider error is #1 cause of single track fatalities. The learning curve never ends.
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Re: another fatality
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2016, 02:51:23 PM »
So sorry to hear. Never good news. My condolences to your friend and family.

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Re: another fatality
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2016, 05:21:02 PM »
thanks, guys..found out he was riding his Harley on a 2 lane highway, pulled out to pass a car and lost control and went into the ditch. He's been riding for many years.

Scooter Dan said "the learning curve never ends"...so true...
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