Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

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Apr 29, 2008 | 01:04 PM

#21

northern64

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From: Juneau, AK

RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

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ORIGINAL: Redmondp

230 ft. skid mark. Just how fast does a bike of 485 lbs. have to be going to do this?
Prayers are out to his family but, he had to be moving, right?
I mean like, thats 70 ft. short of a football field.
Just way, way too fast for me.

Must have forgot about the front brake?

Apr 29, 2008 | 02:17 PM

#22

EM2

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RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

I know the Dragon well. Not too far from meand I can tell, this won't be the only one this year.

Apr 29, 2008 | 02:27 PM

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big_al

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From: South Florida

RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

Poor Guy!!!!!
As a Busa owner I agree that it does not have the handling capacity of a Gixxer 1000 or R1 hell even a honda 1000. When you mix the power, poor turning and obviously not great skilld you are in trouble!!!!

Apr 29, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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06train

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RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

[sm=grinangel.gif]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 29, 2008 | 02:57 PM

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towboattrash34

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RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

he was also riding it at night/9pm.... i will not even take my car or truck on that road at night...too dangerous

Apr 29, 2008 | 03:03 PM

#26

old95

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From: Flowery Branch, Ga.

RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

sad, very sad, and will be repeated over & over, great bike made to go VERY fast, there are tracks all over to go ride on and GO FAST, & when ya screw up, ya got a chance, there's no chance up there, ya have to live to learn, & his learning days are over, very sad,

Apr 29, 2008 | 03:16 PM

#27

CKinAZ

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From: Cave Creek, AZ

RE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on the Dragon

While I certainly feel bad for the family, there is a lesson from EVERY accident. Stupid things happen. Not one of us is immune. Do you think this kid would want us all to grieve, or maybe, just maybe, we can take this incident and make an effort to teach those of us who are new riders that there is a time and place for everything, but this kid was doing the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time?

Life (and death) is a lesson. Teach your children well. Ride within your limits...