3 wheeler crash on the dragon.

[Lctriple]

I was reading that a couple from Florida died from crossing the centerline on Tail of the Dragon just recently. It was reported they were on a 3 wheeler, no mention of make or model. Wondering if anyone knows if it was a Spyder or not? RIP

 

[Woodaddict]

I saw the video, not of the crash but aftermath. This was a couple, on a Harley trike, went off right side in a curve, caused both to die. So not a Spyder

 

[pegasus1300]

You tell from the video if the right side was the outside or the inside of the curve?

 

[BryanSD]

I apologize if this sound harsh, but it's been on my mind lately. This isn't really a comment about any specific accident but just a general reaction of seeing way too many headlines like this. About five years ago, my family was camping in the Black Hills while the rally in Sturgis was taking place. Nothing gives you a clearer perspective of how stupid some motorcyclists can be when you're going in the opposite direction driving a F-150 pickup with wide side mirrors. About one in ten motorcyclists were crossing the double center line into my lane on curves. Very few of them were aware that if I hadn't pulled my truck all the way over as they approached and crossed into my lane that their ride could have ended with tragedy.

While the majority of the riders are safe riders, there are some that just shouldn't be riding routes like the Tail of the Dragon or those in the Black Hills to test skills they don't actually have. It gets even more complicated with a passenger and/or extra luggage on the bike/trike. My whole point is we (I'm including me) all need to be reminded to check our ego from time to time on rides like this so we return home safely.

 

[Lctriple]

I apologize if this sound harsh, but it's been on my mind lately. This isn't really a comment about any specific accident but just a general reaction of seeing way too many headlines like this. About five years ago, my family was camping in the Black Hills while the rally in Sturgis was taking place. Nothing gives you a clearer perspective of how stupid some motorcyclists can be when you're going in the opposite direction driving a F-150 pickup with wide side mirrors. About one in ten motorcyclists were crossing the double center line into my lane on curves. Very few of them were aware that if I hadn't pulled my truck all the way over as they approached and crossed into my lane that their ride could have ended with tragedy.

While the majority of the riders are safe riders, there are some that just shouldn't be riding routes like the Tail of the Dragon or those in the Black Hills to test skills they don't actually have. It gets even more complicated with a passenger and/or extra luggage on the bike/trike. My whole point is we (I'm including me) all need to be reminded to check our ego from time to time on rides like this so we return home safely.

My thoughts exactly. I used to ride harleys back in the day. We were founding members in the second local HOG club in the country. Once the popularity of that brand started to sky rocket in the 90s the stupidity of the owners got out of hand. Within 5 years most of the early members left for other brands, me included. I started riding Italian bikes and many other brands along the way, realizing I wasted my youth on inferior motorcycles. I can determine in a 10 minute conversation with a stranger if they ride a harley. In general they are not competent riders and expect other road users to get out of their way. This is just my experience over the last 45 + years. There are plenty that take riding seriously too but are in the minority. My two cents.

 

[bikerchris1270]

Speed Kills…..

 

[Mikey]

Not really knowing your own skill level kills!! It only takes one slip on the wrong moment to have a real bad day! I see it in the summer and on the trails in the winter! You should never out ride your skills, conditions, and vision!