2009 13 Bikers died.
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2009 13 Bikers died.
Hi Folks.
Well...... 13 bikers died this year alone in the Greater Vancouver regional district. The seasoned started with 3 deaths in April to May and ended with 4 deaths for the months of last 2 weeks of September and the first 2 weeks of October. I have been to 7 funerals this year. Not close friends but close enough that I can't call them and say hey lets go for a ride, Merry Christmas or let’s go for a drink.
So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?
Well...... 13 bikers died this year alone in the Greater Vancouver regional district. The seasoned started with 3 deaths in April to May and ended with 4 deaths for the months of last 2 weeks of September and the first 2 weeks of October. I have been to 7 funerals this year. Not close friends but close enough that I can't call them and say hey lets go for a ride, Merry Christmas or let’s go for a drink.
So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?
[color=#800000]Hi. Fellow Riders.
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I don't know everything about this sport, but I will help you out the best way I know how.[/color]
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I dont know all the factors surrounding these motorcycle deaths. But the thing I will do differently is slow down a bit. I had a nice run in a while back with da "Police". Needless to say, he about impounded the bike, but because I was being cooperative, he lessened my fines, and I got to keep my bike. Though I do enjoy the speed, I still need to be careful.
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Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
1. Moto lights on my V-strom. Our Trophy has them, they really seem to make a difference.Yamie wrote:So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?[/color]
2. Obnoxiously bright yellow-green jacket like my wife has.
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Most motorcycle deaths have some drug/alcohol involvement and are not wearing a helmet. I don’t drink or do drugs and I wear a helmet. I try to take my time and enjoy the ride but it is the other drivers we on motorcycles typically have to worry about. Other than be even more vigilant I don’t know what else I can do.
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Anonymous Grizzled Old Man wrote:If you ride a motorcycle often, you will be killed riding it. That much is as sure as night follows day. Your responsibility is to be so vigilant and careful as to push that eventuality so far forward that you die of old age first.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Or at least long enough that my dad doesn't have to hear a million 'I told you so's from my mom.Johnj wrote:Anonymous Grizzled Old Man wrote:If you ride a motorcycle often, you will be killed riding it. That much is as sure as night follows day. Your responsibility is to be so vigilant and careful as to push that eventuality so far forward that you die of old age first.
- DarnMike
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Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
And here we go for another fun filled year.
Ladies and Gentlemen Start your engines...! Vroom Vroom.
Well the start of a new season. Hmmm. Be as safe as you can out there folks.
Take Care
Mike.
Ladies and Gentlemen Start your engines...! Vroom Vroom.
Well the start of a new season. Hmmm. Be as safe as you can out there folks.
Take Care
Mike.
[color=#800000]Hi. Fellow Riders.
I don't know everything about this sport, but I will help you out the best way I know how.[/color]
I don't know everything about this sport, but I will help you out the best way I know how.[/color]
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Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Those jackets do seem to have at least some effect. Now, if only I could get my big-assed bike to be all glowy yellow-green like that.jstark47 wrote:1. Moto lights on my V-strom. Our Trophy has them, they really seem to make a difference.Yamie wrote:So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?[/color]
2. Obnoxiously bright yellow-green jacket like my wife has.
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FZ6/11302 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009
FZ6/11302 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009
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Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Of the 13 bikers that died, how many ate carrots before they died?...
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