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Report: Three-wheel motorcycle plunges off ravine near Concow, killing one
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daveinva
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It was a Spyder-- one of a group of rentals.
(Search Youtube for Concow motorcycle accident... it comes up, but I won't link it here out of respect).
Sny
New member
Ya'll are missing the point. No one wants to see a bunch of strangers talking about their dead relative and what went wrong. Ever.
This is a forum for lovers of Spyders, not lovers of headline news.
A discussion about California can happen without the article. Save the annotated references for it's day in a capitol building.
This is a forum for lovers of Spyders, not lovers of headline news.
A discussion about California can happen without the article. Save the annotated references for it's day in a capitol building.
Tierhog
New member
Exactly. Can't tell you how many knuckleheads in California are riding Motorcycles without an M endorsement.
Then again, a large group in California drives a car without a CDL or insurance...Hell... Half don't even speak English.
Not overly concerned.
Bob Denman
New member
:agree:
As far as posting all of the "horror stories"; Sensationalism sells stories and prompts readership. I'm not overly eager to see these, but I suppose that they DO serve as a reminder for all of us to stay vigilent on the highways...(Thanks Warp10)
But maybe dwelling on them is also just as destructive... :dontknow:
Firefly
Active member
Very sad story indeed. Condolences to those involved.
Like with any vehicle you buy, you tend to notice them around you more once you buy one... and the Spyder is so unique that it's obviously going to catch the medias eye... but especially ANY news story involving a Spyder catches our eyes. It's part of human nature.
Many situations like this can teach lessons and make us more alert riders. Remember the DPS failures and a few incidents where it seemed the DPS contributed to a wreck? Or the fires that alarmed many of us? Many lessons were learned that just might have saved a life or two. Perhaps someone will read this and think twice about allowing a novice family member to ride their Spyder or rent one.... especially with a passenger onboard.
I guess I'm just saying that we have to take the bad news with all the good news.. and be happy that 99% of our Spyder news out here is good.:thumbup:
Like with any vehicle you buy, you tend to notice them around you more once you buy one... and the Spyder is so unique that it's obviously going to catch the medias eye... but especially ANY news story involving a Spyder catches our eyes. It's part of human nature.
Many situations like this can teach lessons and make us more alert riders. Remember the DPS failures and a few incidents where it seemed the DPS contributed to a wreck? Or the fires that alarmed many of us? Many lessons were learned that just might have saved a life or two. Perhaps someone will read this and think twice about allowing a novice family member to ride their Spyder or rent one.... especially with a passenger onboard.
I guess I'm just saying that we have to take the bad news with all the good news.. and be happy that 99% of our Spyder news out here is good.:thumbup:
IWN2RYD
New member
RIP...
AS for all the other comments in this thread. Wow. I agree with all of them and they are my response as well. I was struggling with which one to write. They are all valid. Only thing I could add...
After loosing our then 21 year old son two years ago, we read these in case it is a fellow ryder and would want to offer help to them as we received. We know a lot of folks in Cali, but thankfully (Not that it lessons the loss in anyway) we do not know these folks...
AS for all the other comments in this thread. Wow. I agree with all of them and they are my response as well. I was struggling with which one to write. They are all valid. Only thing I could add...
After loosing our then 21 year old son two years ago, we read these in case it is a fellow ryder and would want to offer help to them as we received. We know a lot of folks in Cali, but thankfully (Not that it lessons the loss in anyway) we do not know these folks...
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I didn't see where it mentioned a Spyder...also, if your only experience with a Spyder or a two wheeler is simply in a parking lot before you go out and hit twisties, you're asking for trouble.
You should be required to have some sort of special license for a Spyder...be it a motorcycle or modified motorcycle (like we have here in MD)...there is a learner's permit time and that is necessary to get used to riding...plus, you learn all the safety information...no bike is like a car...period...
This is a sad story, but it was 100% preventable if the bike owners were more responsible with who they let ride their bikes. No bike is a toy...
You should be required to have some sort of special license for a Spyder...be it a motorcycle or modified motorcycle (like we have here in MD)...there is a learner's permit time and that is necessary to get used to riding...plus, you learn all the safety information...no bike is like a car...period...
This is a sad story, but it was 100% preventable if the bike owners were more responsible with who they let ride their bikes. No bike is a toy...
SpyderGirl
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I agree, California should require a MC license. My husband I both have ours.
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