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25-30 motorcycle pile up today

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Sep 18, 2009.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    bet that was a heck of a mess
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    I thought this was going to be a joke.
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    sad........i hate to see anyone in a wreck......wonder why they travel in big groups.....more chance for a mishap.....
    chucktx, Sep 19, 2009
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    The Brother Speed are one of those outlaw gangs and they travel in large groups probably in fear of getting their butts kicked by the Angels or Mongals.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 19, 2009
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    Obviously, just a case of very poor motorcycle riding. You have to ride your own ride, not just follow the pack, especially if the pack is running right up the tailpipe of the car ahead.
    mpz, Sep 19, 2009
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    From what I have seen the Live Together Die Together mentallity in these groups is deep seeded. These types run hard, fast and tight as another display of their love and trust in each other. Full well knowing if one goes down WE ALL go down and looks like that is exactly what happened to these folks. I don't know that it could be called poor motorcycle riding. I appreciate the trust and brotherhood these groups have for each other. I can't say everything they do shows the most prudent of judgement though.

    I have ran tight with others in my group. Some can run on my side and not bother me others worry the crap out of me. When it is working and your brother(s) is right there on your wing with pipes howling it really is a rush. Many of our rides you have two views in your mirrors. Yellow line left, Brother's face right or Brother's face left and white line right. You know instantly when you check your mirrors if everyone behind you is ok or that you need to stop and fined out why.

    I just pray all these guys and gals heal up well and get back on their bikes soon and realize why they are still alive. God watches over bikers too.
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    Sad - but a fact we all live with daily. Hope everybody walks away in good health when it's all said and done.
    KUDOS TO THE NEWS PEOPLE - They didn't mention if the guys were wearing helmets or not.
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    thanks for the update and vids!!!!!!
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    Too bad they were riding tight and fast. Thats a recepe for an accident. Hope all injuryed are fixed and ready to ride soon!!
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    Have not heard anything else from their group, knowing them they probably don't want to talk about it. :rolleyes:
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    Actually, they are talking about it. A surprisingly positive letter is posted on their website, which is linked from the newspaper website.
    Hot01, Oct 5, 2009
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    Yea, just a bunch of BS and still don't read where they took responsibility for the accident, like riding crazy and following to close to the vehicle in front of them and to each other. They are pretty well known here for this type of riding. :mad:
    FLHTbiker, Oct 5, 2009
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    Too fast, too close...

    There are old riders
    there are fast riders
    there are no old fast riders..
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    Re: 25-30 motorcycle pile up today...Update

    It was reported on the news tonight that one of the riders died today from injuries he received as a result of the crash. Sucks to hear of any biker getting himself killed while riding. Especially when it could have easily been avoided.
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    FLHTbiker, Oct 5, 2009
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    the ONLY place to ride hard and fast is on the race track! i may be wrong, but that is just my view. you can't control what the other guy is going to do.
    nebassin, Dec 19, 2009
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    Definitely not my type of riding. I enjoy to much looking at Gods creations and not the light. If I what a rush I jump out of a airplane.
    amf4399, Dec 20, 2009
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  20. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    :eek: Not me, why jump from a perfectly good airplane:confused: If I want a rush I just go for a ride. :)

    If you ride in a pack that is well organized it's not to bad but I prefer smaller groups or by myself.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 20, 2009
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    If I could do it cheaper "HELL YEAH" I'd jump out of a plane as long as I watched the chute being packed!:D
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