our good friend and riding partner was killed last thursday by a lady who pulled out right in front
of them at a stop sign . jim ross was killed instantly and his wife, linda is still in intensive care.
they were on their rt doing what they loved. lady and family were not hurt and she hasnt been charged yet. happened in oregon illinois. we must be invisible to people. ride like everyone is your enemy. our prayers are with linda and her family.---
they were members of the spyderlovers family and he loved reading the forums and supporting vendors. he will be terribly missed.--
irvin and joyce toms
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
our good friend and riding partner was killed last thursday by a lady who pulled out right in front
of them at a stop sign . jim ross was killed instantly and his wife, linda is still in intensive care.
they were on their rt doing what they loved. lady and family were not hurt and she hasnt been charged yet. happened in oregon illinois. we must be invisible to people. ride like everyone is your enemy. our prayers are with linda and her family.---
they were members of the spyderlovers family and he loved reading the forums and supporting vendors. he will be terribly missed.--
irvin and joyce toms
So sorry to hear this, sending many prayers ................... and X's 10 concerning being aware of the careless drivers out there .... All please stay SAFE ..... Mike
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Prayers out to the family. My younger cousin is starting to ride. The first advice I gave him was to ride as if everyone is out to kill him. If a car is at a stop sign, anticipate that they will pull out and not see you.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
Sorry to hear that it's very sad. I think BRP is partially at blame for the safety of these vehicles. When I got my new f3 ltd last year, I had three people in cars pull out in front of me. Since changing to LED headlights and fog light I haven't had a single incident of this. It wouldn't cost BRP as much as it did me to do the changes at time of build.
Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.
Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.
Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.
Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.
I had people pull out in front of me in my Ford Excursion (diesel to boot). Size doesn’t seem to make a difference, and it’s plenty loud.
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.
Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.
You are right, I've been riding long enough to know to ride defencely. Sorry I irritated some on this forum.
My condolences. Although this is sad and unwanted news, thanks for posting Irv.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
I love how the earth rotates around the sun ... it really makes my day!
Currently Own:
2019 F3 Limited - Vegas White (Dark Edition) - His
(Baja Ron bar/links-Short reach bars-Center footpegs-Tall boy screen-Flag holders-LED Skidplate-Spydercuffs-Ultimate seat-LED Headlights)
*** BLOWN MOTOR Apr 21 @3,800 miles, motor replaced by BRP Jun 5, 21 ***
Sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was passing someone last weekend when they decided they needed my lane more than I did. We really ARE invisible.
another fatality
Originally Posted by irvin48
X's 10 concerning being aware of the careless drivers out there .... All please stay SAFE ..... Mike 
