[SuzukiRamblinMan]

I really don't like these, but they are a reminder to be smart and aware when riding - The police estimated his speed at 100 mph - not a lot of reaction time at that speed when someone pulls in front of you, but this could have also happened if he was going 50 mph

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y965HcoUULQ

 

[spiderc50]

U need to see the full video where the mother talks about him. She wanted people to see it and learn from his mistake.

 

[DCinCT]

100 mph...that pretty much says it all.

 

[Whiskey]

50 and he'd still be alive today. Head on a swivel people, and keep the speed low enough that you've got time to react when something goes wrong.

 

[GrapeApe]

Yeah that's tough. As a driver I probably would have pulled out too if I didn't think the guy was going that fast.

Had a sport bike pass me one night going over 100. Didnt see him coming and barely even going for that matter.

 

[DCinCT]

last weekend...Ct's only holiday weekend fatality involved 2 riders on their crotch rockets...involved in an area right up the road from me...2 lane highway that gives more than enough warning that you're approaching a busy area...speed limits dropped from 50 to 35 and abvious riders from RI not familiar withh area. Riding at a high rate of speed...and get this part...side by side...came over a ridge and sure enough there were a line of cars waiting at a red light. Both riders headed off in different direction to avoid plowing into the cars...lost control...thrown from bikes...1 died..the other a mess but alive...young kids...no...43 and 37.

 

[kerf]

He only had time for a short scream.

Wow!

 

[Lois Mack]

I just got news my 54 year old cousin (rider) has Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer - has 2-3 months to live without chemo, and MAYBE one year with chemo. Of course, doctors don't have the magic number - they don't know for sure. And here we are, riding our bikes just as fast as we please ... and we expect "the other guys" will keep their vehicles out of harm's way.

Please - let's ride our bikes so that we can live to see another day. Yes, it's fun to ride. I love it. But I don't have to ride 100 mph.

 

[Jeffrobombero]

Sorry to hear this Lois. I'll keep your cousin and family in my prayers.

 

[scorpion46]

So sorry for your cousin, Lois. We'll keep him in our prayers.