20 yr. old kid dies on my street last nite
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Young, dumb and full of....we've all been like that at some point. Some just blow by their abilities.
This is one of those images that may be engraved in your son's head...I still have one from when a guy wrecked on his mc when I was about 7. One you'll never forget either.
Best thing you can do is get out and ride. Hit some remote roads and get comfortable/confident.
This just breaks my heart to hear something like this. Sorry you and your lil boy had to witness it. I really feel for the parents and his family/friends.
Very sad situation for the boy's family.
Knowing Brendan's street it's crazy to think that this kid tried to stand up his bike twice in such a short distance before the turn. No doubt he was trying to show-off and it ended tragically. Unfortunately, the power underneath the legs will do that to some people. Maybe if his helmet was strapped it would have ended much differently... but I'm a firm believer in when it's your time to go, there's nothing that will change it.
On a different note, bro, when you called me last night to tell me about it I didn't realize you were so messed up about it. In my own defense I've seen this stuff a ton of times and I should have been more concerned for you... sorry
I'll be calling you.
Knowing Brendan's street it's crazy to think that this kid tried to stand up his bike twice in such a short distance before the turn. No doubt he was trying to show-off and it ended tragically. Unfortunately, the power underneath the legs will do that to some people. Maybe if his helmet was strapped it would have ended much differently... but I'm a firm believer in when it's your time to go, there's nothing that will change it.
On a different note, bro, when you called me last night to tell me about it I didn't realize you were so messed up about it. In my own defense I've seen this stuff a ton of times and I should have been more concerned for you... sorry
My friend..it takes time. After time passes you just live with it. All you can do.
I went throught the same thing when David was killed in front of me. Imagine having to make family decisions while his wife was in critical condition. Organ donar, contacting his Son, hospitalizing my girlfriend for heat exhaustion and trama from the accident. It was the worst week of my life.
I guess what I am trying to say here is it gets better. Best bet is to stay off the bike at this time until you work through this crisis.
Very sad. Very young.
hogger...
I went throught the same thing when David was killed in front of me. Imagine having to make family decisions while his wife was in critical condition. Organ donar, contacting his Son, hospitalizing my girlfriend for heat exhaustion and trama from the accident. It was the worst week of my life.
I guess what I am trying to say here is it gets better. Best bet is to stay off the bike at this time until you work through this crisis.
Very sad. Very young.
hogger...
I have a 5 year old son and I can already imagine the questions in his mind and he'd have 'em...
...best thing to do, because I believe it will make a difference, is just tell him that you always have to be careful when riding, that bad things happen if you're not and out of all of this, he may remember that one fact...no need to explain to him that this poor guy died in front of him; that just scares little ones
Of course, you should definitely handle that in any way you see appropriate; I realize every kid is different...
...best thing to do, because I believe it will make a difference, is just tell him that you always have to be careful when riding, that bad things happen if you're not and out of all of this, he may remember that one fact...no need to explain to him that this poor guy died in front of him; that just scares little ones
Of course, you should definitely handle that in any way you see appropriate; I realize every kid is different...
A year and a half ago BaBusa and I came up on a motorcycle crash on the Crest. The bike was totally destroyed and the rider was laying in an unnatural position. I knew he was dead before I took his pulse, no pulse. BaBusa and I took the corner at 80-85mph just cruising along. That guy was probably doing 100+, went wide, hit a berm which launched him, and then he impacted a rock face 8-10' above the road. The front wheel was in a tree 20-25' in a tree and the radiator and headers were completely flat/molded to the engine.
I was out of it cruising home and not paying attention, ended up getting a speeding ticket... my mind was elswhere. That stuff is hard to see, but time heals all.
I was out of it cruising home and not paying attention, ended up getting a speeding ticket... my mind was elswhere. That stuff is hard to see, but time heals all.
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Thanks for all the support.The part that sux for me right now too is that although I do respect my bikes and how easy things can change for the worst in seconds,I dont drive my bike being scared.
If I did this,I wouldn't even be able to ride a bike,but after seeing first hand how 5 seconds can rob your life,and my familys,it puts a little fear in me.
And this is what I do not want,so as I said,I need to just relax and and let a little time pass before I jump on my scoot.
Besides,now my wife is going to be a nervous wreck everytime I get on my bike seeing as it hit so close to home.
I been in a daze all day long.
I say to myself,what if I didnt go out there and talk to them kids,maybe it all wouldn't have happened...
If I did this,I wouldn't even be able to ride a bike,but after seeing first hand how 5 seconds can rob your life,and my familys,it puts a little fear in me.
And this is what I do not want,so as I said,I need to just relax and and let a little time pass before I jump on my scoot.
Besides,now my wife is going to be a nervous wreck everytime I get on my bike seeing as it hit so close to home.
I been in a daze all day long.
I say to myself,what if I didnt go out there and talk to them kids,maybe it all wouldn't have happened...
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