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Todays ride turns bad

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Dec 27, 2009.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We all meet up for coffee this morning and did all the usual bull session. Mike who we all call Chopper Mike for his unique Vietnam chopped softail crashed in a corner this afternoon. He could not be revived and died. We all were stunned by this today and felt so helpless. This is something that you never expect to happen nor understand. He was having a hard time through the holiday and I gave him a hug this morning wondering how I could help. It really sucks and its really hard as he was a great guy. Gonna miss him.
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    There are never any good words in a case like this , so May he rest in peace & stay in your minds for ever ,
    cowboy, Dec 27, 2009
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    very sad news.....thoughts and prayers to his family, and may he rest in peace......
    chucktx, Dec 27, 2009
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    Very sorry to here about Chopper Mike, we will pray for his friends and family.
    HarleysLR, Dec 27, 2009
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    My wife and I were just talking about him and she started crying she said she told him to ride safe just before we left. He was a good friend who will be missed. I've got some good memories of rides with him. I think I'll stay off the bike for awhile, just having a hard time of it.
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  7. chucktx

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    dont hesitate to long......make sure it is dry weather when ya get back on......but try to do it soon. i am sure he wouldnt want you to quit because of him............
    chucktx, Dec 27, 2009
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    My friend Mike

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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    good pic!!!! like the bike.....thanks
    chucktx, Dec 27, 2009
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    Indeed my prayers are with his family. This must be tough for them. But as your "signature" line says "................. the journey never seems to end". We just move it to another location.
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    Sorry to hear about Mike! - I know he and MAYOR are having a great ride and the jounery will never end.:)
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    sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with you
    tinsnips, Dec 28, 2009
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    FLHT I've lost 2 friends to riding accidents it is very hard, by all means take a few days off to clear your head. I'm sure Mike would want you back on your ride,always try to have good memories of him and keep him in the back of your mind not his passing.
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    Sad news. My condolences to all who knew Mike.
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    sympathies to Mike's family and friends. Marc, take a bit of a break as BluePearl says and get back on the bike when you're ready. I've lost family on bikes, it's not pretty. You'll know when the time is right.
    Bob
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    wow thats terrrible. Stories like this really make you think. Try to enjoy every moment you have. rip Chopper Mike
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    Live twice as hard, ride again and GOD bless Chopper Mike.
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    Sorry for the loss. Prayers for the living to regain the smiles and laughs shared.

    We all know what we do can be dangerous, even deadly. It is a risk we must make peace with or give up what we do. It isn't an easy peace to make sometimes but if we can't make it we don't need to mount our pony until we can. God bless you and protect you FLHT, again sorry for your loss.
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    I'm so sorry.
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    My heart is saddened. Think of the hug you gave him and think of how that meant more than anything else you could have done. A hug, a handshake or a pat on the back from a friend is worth more than all the gold in Ft. Knox. God bless.
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  21. FLHTbiker

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    I rode out to the accident scene today, it was a 20 Mile corner and there were only a couple of small skid marks. The cops think a deer may have jumped out in front of him and he tried to swerve in the corner. His bike threw him off and he impacted into the telephone pole. His bike has little damage. He had apes on the bike that were 18 inch with 4 inch risers. I've always wondered how he could control the bike that well, especially in tight corners but its a personal choice. This is how I'll remember my friend Mike.

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