Boulder Canyon Motorcycle Death

[hatidua]

Drove past the spot about 30 minutes ago. Of ALL the potential places to pull a stunt like this up the canyon between Ned & Boulder, he picked the single worst place...and got his just reward.

[Tinelement]

Well,

educations don't come cheap

[BushMasterBoy]

I had a Harley rider do this to me on Trout Creek Pass between Buena Vista and Hartsel. Rode my bumper for miles, finally overtook and faced a semi coming. I had to hit the brakes so he could get back in the lane. Always some jerk out there to ruin it for everybody.

[ray1970]

Lots of sympathy for the others involved and those that have to deal with the aftermath.

Well put.

While most of us posting a reply to this seem a bit uncaring for the individual, I would venture that all of us feel for those who were involved and those of his family and friends who are dealing with the loss.

[DD977GM2]

As sad as this is, sounds like Darwin won another one

[hatidua]

I feel for the person that rode over him as I find even driving over a rodent a bit disconcerting. Not to mention any damage done to their muffler and undercarriage.

[Irving]

Ray, does your family have a contingency plan in the case that you do not die in an accident, but your medical bills exceed your coverages?

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I wear full gear, I promised my 6yo neice that I would! And I'm not gona back out on that.

P.S. My body is too banged up, if I take another spill, I don't know if I could make it out anyway.

This guy?? Well may he R.I.P.

[Milt]

Motorcycles and aircraft are two places where stupid often really hurts. I've paid some dues in this area when I was quite a bit younger - nearly lost my right leg. Too bad this guy's lesson wasn't a bit less final. Glad his foolishness didn't hurt anybody else.

I currently ride an 88 inch Softail instead of a crotch rocket because I find dumb stunts like the original topic of this thread to be a bit less tempting on the hog. Being on the wrong side of 60 helps a little bit, too. Now I hang back and enjoy the ride instead of trying to see how long my foot-peg spark trail can be in the corners.

I have mixed feelings about the helmet issue. While I usually wear one, I have no illusion that it will save me at freeway speeds; a helmet works best at lower speeds, where injuries to other parts of the body are more survivable. I am, however, absolutely opposed to laws requiring helmet use; my body belongs to me, not the state.

[ezgoinrob]

And on the helmet issue... I have a friend that retired from the FD. He told me basically over 45mph all a helmet does is keep your head intact so you dont have to have a closed casket. He had seen many motorcycle accidents and deaths in his 20+ years and I greatly respect his opinion. I do not think it should be a law just as I dont think seat belts should. Granted they both "can" save lives.. but it should be your choice!
Ez

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