Xmas Harley?

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20040118-9999_1m18briefs.html

I hate to see things like this. It appears to be an accident caused by
inexperience. "Wobbling" into the path of a truck would be consistent
with getting a motorcycle for Xmas. Statistically, a good percentage of
riders will drop it in the first month. I just hope it wasn't the
grandad I saw wobbling around my parents' neighborhood on Xmas day...

January 18, 2004

A motorcyclist was killed yesterday after he collided with a big rig
along state Route 78 at the Banner Grade near Julian.

The 61-year-old man was with two other motorcyclists heading east on 78
about 10:30 a.m. when they entered a curve, the California Highway
Patrol said. The truck was heading west into the same curve.

The rider veered to his right to create more room between him and the
truck when the motorcycle "wobbled" and overturned, the CHP said. The
truck struck him, and he died at the scene. His name was not released
yesterday. VALLEY CENTER

 

Not sure what to do about it, other than say a prayer for his soul if
you're so inclined. My recollection of the statistics is that the
risk is high with any bike that is new to the rider, and as
motorcycles have shorter lifespans than humans, this is something that
even the experienced rider is going to have to face.

R, UB

 

Edumucating people about the MSF courses can be a good way
to avoid guilt...

 

Well, I have no guilt over someone stupid enough to buy a bigass, heavy
easy chair with a motor attached as a first bike. But I push the MSF
every chance I get.

I was talking to a guy just yesterday on the boat. He saw my helmet, and
said he was signed up for the next course this weekend. We talked about
safety gear and learning to ride. Then the fish started biting...

barbz