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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Z
damned sorry to hear about your friend. Motorcycles kill, plain and simple, and we can "yeah but" this accident all day long. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace with their loss.

Originally Posted by rocket23
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Thanks guys. Three of my friends watched it happen as they followed him on the same model bikes. The 3 of them are continuing the ride around the world and carrying some of his ashes with them. Check - www.endofallroads.com
 
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 04:33 PM
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My Theory is this a 900lb touring bike that really isn't designed to take turns at 85+ mph. How many people have you guys heard of having death wobble when doing the speed limit, or at least within reason?? I personally run my SG harder than I should but still haven't experienced this.
 
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Yeah this guy had bearing failure imo.^^^^
 
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