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RIP fellow rider. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
I've been looking at the bikes a bit differently not because I plan to get rid of them, or to be extra careful riding them (that's been the case already), but because my mind's been full of motorcycle stuff for the past few weeks due to the track bike... I've been spending quite a lot of time working on it, thinking about it, ordering parts for it, etc etc... and suddenly a friend dies while riding... he leaves a great family behind... all of a sudden you start wondering if you aren't putting too much focus on the wrong things... maybe I should be thinking more of my wife and kid, and a bit less about when my braided brake lines will be delivered?I'm saddened by the the loss of your friend....and I hope what you mean by your last sentance is that you are just going to be extra careful.......
John/David,
I know nothing can ease your, his family's, pain....but so very sorry to hear this. My condolences.
Let us know if there will be any kind of donations set up.
R.I.P "Poncho"
All motorcyclist have chosen to take the risk, but it's how far up the ladder you are willing to take. Obviously, an urge for hitting the twisties on public roads is a much higher risk than hitting them at the track.Thank you all!
I've been looking at the bikes a bit differently not because I plan to get rid of them, or to be extra careful riding them (that's been the case already), but because my mind's been full of motorcycle stuff for the past few weeks due to the track bike... I've been spending quite a lot of time working on it, thinking about it, ordering parts for it, etc etc... and suddenly a friend dies while riding... he leaves a great family behind... all of a sudden you start wondering if you aren't putting too much focus on the wrong things... maybe I should be thinking more of my wife and kid, and a bit less about when my braided brake lines will be delivered?
I can tell you that since Saturday, I spend a bit less time in the garage and more with my wonderful wife and daughter... as some of you mentioned above, it's this type of news that makes you realize what's really important in your life...
I still love my bikes though
Thanks J, if anyone wants to donate, even if only a few bucks to help his wife and young kids, here is the link: Board Message
Choose "Danny's family" in the goal pull-down menu.
Thanks all again for the kind words.
I didn't know him, but I kept thinking about Pancho today when I was riding. I had a similar experience today...it was just a weird ride...I was kinda feeling spooked at times, really focused at times, and just enjoying the sunshine other times.I went for a long ride today, my 1st since Dannys death. I was a bit nervous for a while but the necessity to focus caused me to dig in and ride with a purpose.
Pancho was in the back of my mind the entire ride today as well. I didn't let it spook me or take away from the ride, rather I just kept it to my own pace and enjoyed the perfect day on some amazing roads....I didn't know him, but I kept thinking about Pancho today when I was riding...