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Title: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: mitt on September 14, 2009, 04:20:48 PM RIP David :'(
He was doing the flat four tour (http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94569&highlight=crankbass). Leaves behind a 4yo girl and a 2yo boy and wife :'( :'( Please be careful out there and ride The Pace. mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Got Duc on September 14, 2009, 04:26:12 PM RIP
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: swampduc on September 14, 2009, 04:41:31 PM RIP David :'( He was doing the flat four tour (http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94569&highlight=crankbass). Leaves behind a 4yo girl and a 2yo boy and wife :'( :'( Please be careful out there and ride The Pace. mitt Aw, man. Hate to hear this. Sorry, Mitt. I've been thinking lately that I needed to reign in a bit on the street. Really hate to be reminded this way. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: DesmoDiva on September 14, 2009, 04:46:11 PM Sorry to hear of your loss, Mitt.
RIP lost rider. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Bick on September 14, 2009, 04:46:16 PM Condolences to his family, and to you, Mtt.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: corey on September 14, 2009, 04:49:26 PM What a shame. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
It's been a hard year for this community and those we know. Please, Be safe guys. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Speedbag on September 14, 2009, 04:54:44 PM :(
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: needtorque on September 14, 2009, 05:06:41 PM Man that sucks. cant imagine leaving my kids with no father. Prayers are with his family and friends.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: hooligan machinist on September 14, 2009, 05:10:42 PM Truely sad. :(
RIP David. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Spidey on September 14, 2009, 05:17:02 PM Sorry to hear about your friend and fellow rider, C. :'(
RIP David. And a long life to your wife and children. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: mitt on September 14, 2009, 05:21:28 PM cant imagine leaving my kids with no father. That is what is really bothering me. My kids are about the same age and gender. They all played together during one of the GP races a couple months ago and had a great time. mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: lagerman72 on September 14, 2009, 05:22:29 PM RIP and very sorry for the loss of your friend!
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: cokey on September 14, 2009, 05:36:13 PM RIP man..
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: IZ on September 14, 2009, 05:47:42 PM :-[
Sorry to hear Mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Oldfisti on September 14, 2009, 05:49:11 PM :'(
Big hugs Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Randimus Maximus on September 14, 2009, 06:43:22 PM Sorry to hear of your loss, Mitt.
RIP David. :'( Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Big Troubled Bear on September 14, 2009, 11:10:31 PM RIP David :'(
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: ducpainter on September 15, 2009, 02:00:53 AM My sincere condolences mitt.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Porsche Monkey on September 15, 2009, 03:19:23 AM RIP. This is always tough to hear.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Howie on September 15, 2009, 04:19:22 AM Condolences.
RIP, David :'( Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: spike spiegel on September 15, 2009, 05:09:07 AM RIP
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Markus on September 15, 2009, 05:38:04 AM Condolences to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: River on September 15, 2009, 05:59:01 AM I am so very sorry to hear of this Mitt. :'(
Hugs to you. Please convey my deepest condolences to the family, and let his wife know that if she needs to talk to someone who has already been through this, she is most welcome to contact me. To all my fellow riders, this cannot be overemphasized: keep it tame on public roads. They are not our own personal raceways. That's what track days are for. RIDE SAFE. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Grampa on September 15, 2009, 06:22:23 AM shit
:'( Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: numbskull on September 15, 2009, 06:50:24 AM :'(
My condolences to the family and friends. RIP Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: WhiteStripe on September 15, 2009, 07:08:13 AM RIP
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: NorDog on September 15, 2009, 07:14:50 AM Mitt,
So sorry to hear this. I don't know David, can you tell us more about him? This is two in a month; George in DFW area was lost to a left turning van recently. RIP David, Godspeed. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: mitt on September 15, 2009, 07:30:32 AM Mitt, I don't know David, can you tell us more about him? I only meet him a few months ago, and rode/hung out with him several times, so he wasn't a close friend, but one of those rare people that you wanted to be their friend after talking to them for 5 minutes. I even told my wife that after the first time I meet him. He was 39, husband, father of 2, from small town Iowa, sold wine for a living, was a bass player in a local band, had lived in a Italy for a little while, drove a 5 series BMW wagon, and rode an '08 black speed triple. He had rode dirt bikes for 30+ years, and was a very competent rider, but I think only recently got on road bikes, due to his spirited riding style. That might have been a cause, I don't know all the details, and don't really want to. It makes me reflect though that our group should have mentioned our concerns with his riding style to him months ago, and I will do that in the future if there is a similar situation. It sounded like a decreasing radius / speed (50>30>10mph) downhill curve, and he locked the brakes and low-sided coming into the 10mph apex and hit the guard rail. I didn't start this thread for sympathy, I wasn't that close to him, but I wanted to remind everyone else here that they have loved ones, and ride within your limits at all times. mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: ghostface on September 15, 2009, 07:56:02 AM RIP David :'( Flat 4 as in CLSB guys in Chicago? Sorry to hear that man. He was doing the flat four tour (http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94569&highlight=crankbass). Leaves behind a 4yo girl and a 2yo boy and wife :'( :'( Please be careful out there and ride The Pace. mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: mitt on September 15, 2009, 07:56:49 AM Flat 4 as in CLSB guys in Chicago? Sorry to hear that man. Yep Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: Monsterlover on September 15, 2009, 09:31:17 AM RIP
We had a discussion about guard rails at DIMBY :( Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: NorDog on September 15, 2009, 09:34:35 AM It makes me reflect though that our group should have mentioned our concerns with his riding style to him months ago, and I will do that in the future if there is a similar situation. Yes, this is a must. Either the individual will be mature and listen and learn, or he'll gaff it off. I've rarely meet anyone who meets the first description, and many who meet the second, in which case I no longer ride with them. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: cyrus buelton on September 15, 2009, 09:37:49 AM RIP
What is this even they were doing? Like a street race of some sort? Poker run style event? Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: jerrsun on September 15, 2009, 10:03:09 AM Condolences to the family and friends...
RIP lost rider. Jerrsun Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: mitt on September 15, 2009, 10:43:35 AM RIP What is this even they were doing? Like a street race of some sort? Poker run style event? I have never been on it, but it is not a race or poker event. From what I understand just a gathering of non-cruiser bike riders from the flat states that converge on the curviest motorcycle roads in the upper Midwest - mainly in SW Wisconsin. mitt Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: duclvr on September 15, 2009, 11:03:18 AM RIP
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: River on September 15, 2009, 11:57:47 AM He was 39, husband, father of 2, from small town Iowa, sold wine for a living, was a bass player in a local band, had lived in a Italy for a little while, drove a 5 series BMW wagon, and rode an '08 black speed triple. Thank you for sharing a little bit about your friend with us, Mitt. David sounded like an amazing man. It sounded like a decreasing radius / speed (50>30>10mph) downhill curve, and he locked the brakes and low-sided coming into the 10mph apex and hit the guard rail. I wanted to remind everyone else here that they have loved ones, and ride within your limits at all times. And a GOOD reminder this is, however inconceiveably sad. You might know a road inside out, but if you can't see all the way through a turn you do not know what is on the other side, and if you are already riding ten-tenths you have nothing left to maneuver with if something comes up. It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are at that point. Yes, this is a must. Either the individual will be mature and listen and learn, or he'll gaff it off. I've rarely meet anyone who meets the first description, and many who meet the second, in which case I no longer ride with them. +11ty billion [thumbsup] [<--finally steps off soap box...] Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: TiNi on September 15, 2009, 02:10:26 PM so sorry you lost a friend mitt... this is so sad to read :'(
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: ghostface on September 15, 2009, 03:59:05 PM The event is yearly, covering 4 Flat Midwestern states. I lived in Chicago for 8 years and was very active in the motorcycling community (founder of D.R.I.L.L-Ducati Riders of Illinois) therefore I'm very familiar with the event.
Looks like this year a few people wiped out as well. It sux but life goes on. Just ride safe guys. Here's the major thread. http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94569 (http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94569) Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: kingbaby on September 15, 2009, 04:05:12 PM May he rest in peace.
Thank you mitt for the reminder, we can never have too many. Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: miamiduc on September 15, 2009, 04:31:02 PM I'll keep his family in my prayers.
Ride safe Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: DoubleEagle on September 15, 2009, 06:25:03 PM Always sad to hear about a loss of a human life, whether it be two years battling Pancreatic Cancer like Patrick Swayze or on a motorcycle.
Some of us love to ride on the edge and know that doing what we love may end in loosing our life. In the end it is our choice what riding style we choose. If you believe in a higher being pray that they will protect you as you ride and return you home safe and sound each time you ride. Learn to ride correctly and ride within your ability. Always wear the best protective gear you can and never loss your focus on the road and what's going on in front of you. God Speed to all and RIP to the rider who left us. Dolph Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: monster monkey on September 15, 2009, 08:05:07 PM Sad news indeed. Keep these in mind no matter how or where you're riding.
Be safe everyone Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: somegirl on September 15, 2009, 09:24:05 PM Sorry to hear Mitt. :( Thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: Lost a friend and fellow local rider on Saturday Post by: vampire on September 15, 2009, 11:57:59 PM sorry to hear that,, RIP
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