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2009 13 Bikers died.
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:40 am
by DarnMike
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?
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:07 am
by Triumphgirl
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.
Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:21 am
by jstark47
Yamie wrote:So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?[/color]
1. Moto lights on my V-strom. Our Trophy has them, they really seem to make a difference.
2. Obnoxiously bright yellow-green jacket like my wife has.
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:10 am
by havegunjoe
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:55 pm
by Magna
I have to say I love the speed on my motorcycle. It is SO exhilarating that I almost always end up doing 100mph for a few seconds just for the thrill. Next year....I am not going to do that anymore. That's my New Years resolution.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:18 pm
by Johnj
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:16 pm
by Amdonim
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.
Or at least long enough that my dad doesn't have to hear a million 'I told you so's from my mom.
Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:44 pm
by DarnMike
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.
Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:29 am
by RhadamYgg
jstark47 wrote:Yamie wrote:So my question for you as a Rider/Passenger is... What are you going to do different next year?[/color]
1. Moto lights on my V-strom. Our Trophy has them, they really seem to make a difference.
2. Obnoxiously bright yellow-green jacket like my wife has.
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.
RhadamYgg
Re: 2009 13 Bikers died.
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:04 am
by NORTY
Of the 13 bikers that died, how many ate carrots before they died?...