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I’ve been riding for close to 60 years and I’ve never seen it this bad. Almost on a daily basis we’re hearing of another bike fatality, usually (not always but usually) it’s a Jap rocket with a kid riding a bike that has way to much power for his/her ability. Not certain what we can do that we’re not already doing, it makes me sick to think of the families horror they’re going through.

 
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Originally Posted by Douce
I’ve been riding for close to 60 years and I’ve never seen it this bad. Almost on a daily basis we’re hearing of another bike fatality, usually (not always but usually) it’s a Jap rocket with a kid riding a bike that has way to much power for his/her ability. Not certain what we can do that we’re not already doing, it makes me sick to think of the families horror they’re going through.
I agree there are lots of fatal accidents lately. Here's one from May 10th. Old dude, big harley, ran off an off ramp, dead. Morte. Sh** happens.
https://www.wdtn.com/news/clark-coun...rcyclist-dead/
Some of the old fellows may be having a medical problem before they crash. I dunno.
Death smiles at everyone, all we can do is smile back..
I know one thing, nobody gets out of here alive. I'm goin for a ride today, wish me luck
 

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