Don Tilley

http://www.cyclenews.com/45/24975/Racing-Article/Don-Tilley-Dies-in-Accident.aspx

Having read numerous reports it appears that he failed to negotiate a high speed curve and went over the side of the road, his bike flipping over and over tossing him and his wife. Mrs Tiley is still in critical condition.

Mr. Tilleys name goes way back 40 years in the motorcycle racing and tuning in the era of Ray Price,Truett and Osbourne,Pete Hill and others. Mr. Tilley tweaked and tuned Lucifers Hammer back in the day. Mr. Tilley owned 2 dealerships, the better known one was in Statesville. He was 78.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/01/5143769/harley-davidsons-will-roar-for.html

You should head out that way Joshbob?

Right now I don't have the time to spare as I must be at work. For me it would be about a 2 day round trip, maybe more. Then I'd like to spend an entire day in Statesville. Sorry to hear the news. I remember hearing Don Tilly's name coming up from time to time in racing circles - and who could ever forget Lucifer's Hammer? His wife is still in the hospital and my prayers are going out to her.

Happened about 10 miles from me on Blue Ridge Parkway. Well known and respected in NC. Two dealerships, one in Statesville and one in Salisbury. He was known to ride between the two on his Harley. I did hear some info through the chapter from someone who knew the deal. He was leading a ride from a dealership get together in Tenn. It was at night, not sure where they were headed, but that is the word on the street, too fast through curve. I know the area well, not technical, must have been real fast or just lost concentration after long day. Big lose. Riders from number of dealerships going to service Sunday in Statesville at the HS for him.