Bob Denman
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I guess I'd like to know if this was a case of three bikes getting wadded-up, because the formation was too close together? :dontknow:
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Girls in wreck on way home from Spyderfest
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StanProff
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Could be Bob, I used to ride the "Run for the Wall" to Washington and after a few years I stopped running with the group ( I started running ahead of the group or behind to enjoy the run ). Anyone who has participated in this knows how intense the situation is with hundreds of bikes riding in close formation at interstate speeds. I greatly respect the purpose of the RFTW but found that I can support it without the stress and concern of close formation riding.
I am not as young as I use to be and I am sure my reflexes have slowed (of course we don't want to admit that).
Bob Denman
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Amen; Brother! nojoke
sddinnh
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When I go on tour with a bunch of other bikes we always run at 3 second intervals (at a minimum). That gives everyone time to re-act, plus these are guys (and gals) that have ridden together for years, so we all pretty much know each others strengths and weaknesses. That said, there's no sense speculating until we know
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DubuqueSpyderRyder
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Get well soon - your Spyder family is thinking about you
May God speed their healing, thank goodness for their protective gear.
DubuqueSpyderRyder
May God speed their healing, thank goodness for their protective gear.
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Oldmanzues
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Best wishes for all of them. A quick and full recovery
A couple lessons to "think about"
ATGATT , You just never know
Take a refresher course every couple years or at least go to parking lot and think/pratice emergency skills. Play/talk about a what if game while sitting around a after a ride. What are the hand signals ? What do I do if ? Following distance and why ?
Oldmanzues
A couple lessons to "think about"
ATGATT , You just never know
Take a refresher course every couple years or at least go to parking lot and think/pratice emergency skills. Play/talk about a what if game while sitting around a after a ride. What are the hand signals ? What do I do if ? Following distance and why ?
Oldmanzues
EnjoyingTheRyde
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Glad everyone will be ok...
:agree: it is better to wait for those involved to let us know, and only if they choose to. While it would be nice to know, so we all can learn from it. We never know if legal, or other issues are involved. I am sure when those involved are ready to let us know; they will at the right time.
PS. Praying for a speedy recovery.
jmeyers278
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I guess I should stop riding in tennis shoes, shorts and a tshirt in the summer...how do you ride with all that gear and not melt??
Get good summer gear. You'll be cooler in a good mesh jacket than that t-shirt as your sweat won't instantly dry..it'll have a chance to cool you off.
Dan McNally
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Deacon Smith posted on facebook that one spyder was making a right turn and another rider failed to complete the turn and ran into the turning spyder.
Dan_Ashley
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I live in the Southern California desert. This is what I do when it is hot--as in over 100:
1. Water...lots of it, in the saddlebags, down the throat.
2. Cooling vest soaked in water.
3. Armoured mesh jacket over the vest.
4. Armored mesh over pants.
5. Tactical, breathable boots.
6. Stop every 45 mins to hour to drink water and resoak the vest with water.
7. Helmet, open face with lots of vents.
8. Sunglasses
9. Mesh type racing gloves.
10. ABSOLUTELY no beer.
If I stop sweating I stop riding immediately and guzzle water until I start sweating, then wait to cool down before I start riding again.
It is a pain in the a$$ getting ready to go, but when I went down, I got back up. I slid on the pavement about 40 feet. I still have a head because of the helmet. I had ONLY a dislocated shoulder and two cracked ribs because of the jacket. I had no road rash at all. My feet were not injured. I had chipped a piece off my kneecap, that is still "loose" in my knee. (Did you know that injuries to toes, feet, and ankles account for 39% of motorcycle based injuries and that boots eliminate 73% of those injuries.). Edit: I forgot my hands: they were completely uninsured. My $90 riding gloves were destroyed though.
people who don't gear up are, in my opinion, no different than adolescents who deny that taking drugs can seriously hurt them. Gearing up is just part of the sport. If someone wants to be cool, warm, not need to use muscles and get tired, or if one wants things quiet without using ear protection, then a motorcycle is not for them.
...and, yes, there are times when it is too hot for me to Ryde. When it is 105 or more, I use an air conditioned cage...and I ride about 13,000 miles a year.
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Deke
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Me and the missus are doing a little better every day. Sara's shoulder fracture is fairly severe, but the doctor wants to allow for some time for healing before doing any surgery.
I don't remember the accident due to the concussion I sustained. I'm bruised and sore, but I'll live.
I definitely want to give a shout-out about wearing proper riding gear! I've attached a picture of my helmet after the accident. Without it, there is no telling about the injuries! And the leather Can-Am jack definitely got broken in, and protected me from any road rash! So wear your gear!!
We're looking forward to getting the Spyder repaired and getting back on the road! Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers!
Deke
I don't remember the accident due to the concussion I sustained. I'm bruised and sore, but I'll live.
I definitely want to give a shout-out about wearing proper riding gear! I've attached a picture of my helmet after the accident. Without it, there is no telling about the injuries! And the leather Can-Am jack definitely got broken in, and protected me from any road rash! So wear your gear!!
We're looking forward to getting the Spyder repaired and getting back on the road! Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers!
Deke
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PrairieSpyder
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I've been following this thread and praying for you 3. Thanks for the update. I'm glad you are doing better. Please keep us updated on the recovery.
Rid'nrandy
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Me and the missus are doing a little better every day. Sara's shoulder fracture is fairly severe, but the doctor wants to allow for some time for healing before doing any surgery.
I don't remember the accident due to the concussion I sustained. I'm bruised and sore, but I'll live.
I definitely want to give a shout-out about wearing proper riding gear! I've attached a picture of my helmet after the accident. Without it, there is no telling about the injuries! And the leather Can-Am jack definitely got broken in, and protected me from any road rash! So wear your gear!!
We're looking forward to getting the Spyder repaired and getting back on the road! Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers!
Glad you are all doing well! Our prayers are with you for a full recovery and that you are back to riding in the very near future! God's speed!ray:
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