Turbo810 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 A friend and co-worker of mine died last night while riding his bike. I don't have all the details but the rumor is that he hit a tree going 120. But like I said that is just a rumor at this point.I feel very guilty right now. I somewhat talked him into the trading in his bike and and the new one. I even set up the deal for him.I am even contemplating putting both bikes away for the year and reavaluating things in the spring.Sorry for laying this on you I just needed to get it off my chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry to hear for your friend and whatever involvement (though small) you had in it.Whatever you do, don't decide anything for at least a week. Let this work itself out in your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrjess0815 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Its not your fault, you could not have stopped something like this from happening. And just because you helped him buy the bike it doesnt mean you are responsible for him riding into a tree. As it is, its also a rumor right now. There are plenty of circumstances that could have caused this tragic accident but your involvement is not one of them... RIPI'm very sorry for loss.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Wow. Condolences. :sad:Don't beat yourself up over it though, we're all adults making our own decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry for the loss man but like everyone else has said, don't put the blame on yourself. you didn't have your hand on the throttle and you had no control over any of the factors that led to what happened. keep your head up and you'll get through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Wow. Condolences. :sad:Don't beat yourself up over it though, we're all adults making our own decisions.+1 on that.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry for loss. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Keep your cool and maybe keep off the bikes for a bit.... Cage it everywhere.Sorry for the loss, take some time to think about things and then decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Crushing to hear, my friend. Condolences to you and the rest of his friends and family. And to add what others have said, you shouldn't carry any of the burden in this. It's not like you talked him into bikes all together. He had one, and this unfortunate event could have just as easliy happened on that machine. Save yourself the additional sadness. You are in my thoughts, bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry, to hear that.I'm old enough to have lost many friends, many ways. None ever said anything before parting, whether they had the chance to or not. All you can do is put them in your heart, and tell yourself to listen closely to what they have to say. They could not have asked for anything more wonderful than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry for your lost........do not blame yourself, if you enjoy riding do so in his memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry for your lost........do not blame yourself, if you enjoy riding do so in his memory Sorry for your loss man. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm sorry to hear of your loss my friend. Most things are out of our control... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomin40 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry to hear that. Just take a week or two off from riding and don't blame yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry for the loss man but like everyone else has said, don't put the blame on yourself. you didn't have your hand on the throttle and you had no control over any of the factors that led to what happened. keep your head up and you'll get through this. We're all adults. We all make our own decisions. Just remember that. I know it's hard, but try if you can. I would stay off the bikes for a while, but if your anything like me....it wouldn't be long at all before i was back in the saddle. Bikes are bikes. Yes....they are dangerous, but if your not willing to accept that you may get seriously injured....or die on a bike. You shouldn't be on one. Life is about having fun and taking some risks. Not saying this changes, or fixes anything....but maybe your friend was having the time of his life riding his bike....before he passed. All in all, sorry for your loss man. Always rough to hear of someone going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 pegs down for your friend.As others said, don't beat yourself up, he made the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry for your loss Turbo. My condolences to his friends and family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Wow man, sorry for your loss. I don't think it can be said enough though that you shouldn't put this on yourself. Even if you did help him get the bike. You take a certain risk every day that you wake up. You could die sitting in your house from an earthquake. You should always live your life to the fullest, and your friend would want you to do that. RIP fellow rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 hope it wasn't any of the guys in service at FTY. that's a good group of guys over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 RIP for your friend.Use this as a way to reevaluate your own riding habits. Don't let his lose be in vain. We all ride our own rides and make our own judgement calls on how we ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry for your loss, but don't take it on yourself. Adults make their own choices, and acceept their own risks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry about your freind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyb Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 ..r.i.p.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 RIP to your friend. Keep your head up, don't blame yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicks360 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 So so sorry to hear about your lost. But do you really think he would want you to stop riding ??not at all if anything say a pray for him before every ride you make. I do it for my little samantha. makes me feel like shes with me on every turn.Take care brother.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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