Boulder Canyon Motorcycle Death

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Originally Posted by cofi

ohh looks like a fun road i miss the twisties its all strait and flat out east co

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The trouble is there is usually enough people on the twisties that you can't really relax and enjoy them. That there are too many blind corners.

too bad for this guy and his family. definitely a stupid decision that cost him his life. I highly doubt a helmet would have saved him in this case.

I am another pro-helmet person. My uncle died after hitting a dog while riding his 4 wheeler home and landed on his head. a helmet would have saved his life.

But just like seatbelts, I don't think it should be a law. personal choice, you know the risk, you reap the reward.

Funny harley guys dont wear helmets and gear. I ride dualsport bike and wear helmet riding boots and other gear depending on trip. Its saved my skin a few times going down st liw speeds. Watched buddy slide out in corner one time and slide down rd on face shield and stomach got up no prob. Without jacket full face and riding pants coulda been skin grafting fun. . Friends from sdthat ride hogs dont wear helmets or gear. I think for purely tough guy looks only. Look at sturgis how many helmets and aerostich riding jackets u see?

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Originally Posted by DD977GM2

I was in a motocycle accident back in May. It was a road rage incident and I wont go into details right here.

My safety gear saved my tail.
I was ejected and then impacted on the vehicle then on the pavement and then
slide for around 100ft. If I had not had a helmet,jacket,gloves,pants and boots, I wouldnt be typing this today.

Im at about 80% back from being injured. No broken bones...just banged up really bad and
ligament issues. Im itching to get back and ride. It was his fault and thats one of
the risks we take when we ride. That risk is the other drivers and their negligence.
This guy took his own life into his hands, he made decisions that can not be reversed.
Faulting someone for not wearing a helmet or whatever is BS. They chose to
not wear this or that and they are then accepting the consequences of their decisions.
Darwin definatly won on this and I feel for the family of the rider and I feel for
the people in the vehicle.

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That sucks man, but glad you're on the mend. What became of the road rage guy?