26 Bikers down...be careful

**schoeney** · 09-19-2009, 03:34 AM

Sad story....keep your distance and be careful!

http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie...1926e4d52.html

**ringadingh** · 09-19-2009, 07:32 AM

It seems like they lived up to there name by riding to fast, now they can go back and rebuild there bikes.

**glwilson** · 09-19-2009, 07:42 AM

They really must have been riding tight and fast. What a way to ruin a trip.

As Steve said... now they can go back and fix their bikes.

nomad561 · 09-19-2009, 10:08 AM

I hope everyone comes out of it without any long term injuries and makes a full recovery.
I hate to sound callous,but as a former paramedic that has worked dozens of motorcycle accidents,I can say that in every single wreck I went to,there was always something that the rider could have done to minimize or prevent the accident altogether.I don't mean to downplay the seriousness of the situation,but It sounds like they were not riding to conditions and got complacent.
Again,I hope everyone makes a full recovery and something will be learned by everyone(including those that read this story) from this incident.

**jestephens** · 09-19-2009, 10:12 AM

another testamant of why not to ride double-file and so close to your leader and always look ahead . . .
BTW I've also heard of a friend's GoldWing group get into trouble because whole group was yaking away on their CB's and not paying attention to upcoming road construction . . .
EYES OPEN, Mouth Shut. That's what I tell my wife ::)

oledawg · 09-19-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

It seems like they lived up to there name by riding to fast, now they can go back and rebuild there bikes.

<marquee>??? I guess that's how they've acquired the reputation for building Choppers.

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macmac · 09-19-2009, 11:59 AM

5 maybe 6 riders is about my limit and I prefer to ride last "Sweep". This is a problem when I lead guests..

As to avoidance, Yup, most of the time these things can be avoided. My 79' crash could have been, if people didn't drive drunk, states placed stop signs legally, and if I was a better rider than I was back then.

My 05 crash was un-avoidable so far as i can tell. The trailer somehow came off the hitch and the lock and latch were still in good shape. It remains a mystery.

My 09 crash, if I had paid just a slight bit more attention, or had 3 more feet, would have just been close. pretty much it was just closer than just close and all I got was a dinged up ft fender.

Lesson learned: In moose country you need more stopping room. I failed to understand that when a 4 wheel vehical hits a moose it stops Right Now. At 45 mph you need more than 100 feet.

skeeter · 09-19-2009, 12:00 PM

Lots of pieces to mix and match. Hope everyone survives.

chainsaw · 09-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Awesome

**Kawhead** · 09-19-2009, 06:07 PM

IMHO They are certainly old enough to know better than to ride like that.

I wish them all a speedy recovery, so they can get back out there and do it again.

**ringadingh** · 09-19-2009, 06:25 PM

After the first couple bikes went down, what were the rest of the group doing to drive into them like that, besides not paying attention.

jamiep24 · 09-19-2009, 10:16 PM

Just wondering if the SUV pulled out in their lane in front of them? Can't imagine experienced bikers just slamming into a vehicle ahead.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-19-2009, 11:48 PM

New reports stated traffic stopped and the SUV was in front of the bikers. According to the link at the beginning of this thread the first two bikes made it around. The others were the ones that crashed. Seems to me they must have been riding too close and possibly a little too fast.

**Cajunrider** · 09-20-2009, 04:21 PM

More than likely they were moving at too fast a pace and too tight a formation. I prefer to lag back a few bike lengths even though a couple on here have made comments about me being afraid of curves. Who cares, I sure don't. As Clint Eastwood has said, "A man's got to know his limits."

poppy · 09-20-2009, 05:07 PM

Wow! Luckily there were no fatalities.....Hope everyone heals quickly and completely. With winter approaching they will have time for rebuilding and reflecting on what happened.......

I couldn't tell if they were riding parade style but it may not have mattered. I prefer(insist) on riding in the staggered style.

09-19-2009, 03:34 AM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	26 Bikers down...be careful Sad story....keep your distance and be careful! http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie...1926e4d52.html __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-19-2009, 07:32 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	26 Bikers down...be careful It seems like they lived up to there name by riding to fast, now they can go back and rebuild there bikes. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-19-2009, 07:42 AM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	26 Bikers down...be careful They really must have been riding tight and fast. What a way to ruin a trip. As Steve said... now they can go back and fix their bikes. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-19-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	26 Bikers down...be careful I hope everyone comes out of it without any long term injuries and makes a full recovery. I hate to sound callous,but as a former paramedic that has worked dozens of motorcycle accidents,I can say that in every single wreck I went to,there was always something that the rider could have done to minimize or prevent the accident altogether.I don't mean to downplay the seriousness of the situation,but It sounds like they were not riding to conditions and got complacent. Again,I hope everyone makes a full recovery and something will be learned by everyone(including those that read this story) from this incident.
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09-19-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	26 Bikers down...be careful another testamant of why not to ride double-file and so close to your leader and always look ahead . . . BTW I've also heard of a friend's GoldWing group get into trouble because whole group was yaking away on their CB's and not paying attention to upcoming road construction . . . EYES OPEN, Mouth Shut. That's what I tell my wife ::) __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-19-2009, 11:59 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	26 Bikers down...be careful 5 maybe 6 riders is about my limit and I prefer to ride last "Sweep". This is a problem when I lead guests.. As to avoidance, Yup, most of the time these things can be avoided. My 79' crash could have been, if people didn't drive drunk, states placed stop signs legally, and if I was a better rider than I was back then. My 05 crash was un-avoidable so far as i can tell. The trailer somehow came off the hitch and the lock and latch were still in good shape. It remains a mystery. My 09 crash, if I had paid just a slight bit more attention, or had 3 more feet, would have just been close. pretty much it was just closer than just close and all I got was a dinged up ft fender. Lesson learned: In moose country you need more stopping room. I failed to understand that when a 4 wheel vehical hits a moose it stops Right Now. At 45 mph you need more than 100 feet. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#8
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	26 Bikers down...be careful Lots of pieces to mix and match. Hope everyone survives. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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09-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#9
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	26 Bikers down...be careful Awesome
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09-19-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	26 Bikers down...be careful IMHO They are certainly old enough to know better than to ride like that. I wish them all a speedy recovery, so they can get back out there and do it again. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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09-19-2009, 06:25 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	26 Bikers down...be careful After the first couple bikes went down, what were the rest of the group doing to drive into them like that, besides not paying attention. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	26 Bikers down...be careful Just wondering if the SUV pulled out in their lane in front of them? Can't imagine experienced bikers just slamming into a vehicle ahead.
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09-19-2009, 11:48 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	26 Bikers down...be careful New reports stated traffic stopped and the SUV was in front of the bikers. According to the link at the beginning of this thread the first two bikes made it around. The others were the ones that crashed. Seems to me they must have been riding too close and possibly a little too fast. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-20-2009, 04:21 PM	#14
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	26 Bikers down...be careful More than likely they were moving at too fast a pace and too tight a formation. I prefer to lag back a few bike lengths even though a couple on here have made comments about me being afraid of curves. Who cares, I sure don't. As Clint Eastwood has said, "A man's got to know his limits." __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-20-2009, 05:07 PM	#15
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	26 Bikers down...be careful Wow! Luckily there were no fatalities.....Hope everyone heals quickly and completely. With winter approaching they will have time for rebuilding and reflecting on what happened....... I couldn't tell if they were riding parade style but it may not have mattered. I prefer(insist) on riding in the staggered style.
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