Rider down - 50+ rider and worn tires related.
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kiwi
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Not every SuperSport costs astronomical $$$. I'd say Insurance is the biggest cost!
Everyone likes to save a bit of $$, so what if HJC doesnt have fancy graphics..
Dresden
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Guilty. Although I sport a measly K3
Details? He clearly stated he was guessing at the scenario. Comprehension on what a detail is missing it seems.
Skyway6
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lol- yes i was not there. speculation on my imagined chain of events. But given that i saw a close up picture of the rear tire, i know the area well and am by there quite often. Given that i have personal knowledge of that ramp and street below and where the body is lying on the street (from the picture) it does look like my armchair analysis is accurate.
anyway,was sad news even tho i did not know the rider. That is a busy area and probably many were witness to this event.
Sad this man died but i atleast hope it was over quick for the rider. RIP
BrownBrady
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RIP rider, but what is with the "50+" in the subject line? Between 2008 and 2012, the highest death and injury rates were among 20-24 year-olds, followed by 25-29 year-olds. Is it a race between the age groups?
Skyway6
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because the rider was 50 ...
I guess my point is, this is an expensive hobby no matter what, so I'm a bit amused to see people try to save a couple bills on their helmet. It would be like a golfer who buys the cheapest cleats he can find. It makes no sense (to me.)
But again, not ******** on HJC, I've been drooling over the CL-17 Victory in Pre-Scratched Yellow:
I reckon I have a helmet problem.
I guess my point is, this is an expensive hobby no matter what, so I'm a bit amused to see people try to save a couple bills on their helmet. It would be like a golfer who buys the cheapest cleats he can find. It makes no sense (to me.)
But again, not ******** on HJC, I've been drooling over the CL-17 Victory in Pre-Scratched Yellow:
I reckon I have a helmet problem.
but if the helmet does the job whats the problem? You're only cutting corners if the cheaper product won't do what the expensive ones will.....and with helmets that's simply not true anymore.
I guess my point is, this is an expensive hobby no matter what, so I'm a bit amused to see people try to save a couple bills on their helmet. It would be like a golfer who buys the cheapest cleats he can find. It makes no sense (to me.)
But again, not ******** on HJC, I've been drooling over the CL-17 Victory in Pre-Scratched Yellow:
I reckon I have a helmet problem.
CL-17 is pretty low on the HJC pole. Try an RPHA-10 instead:
There is absolutely no problem. I'm musing.
CL-17 is pretty low on the HJC pole. Try an RPHA-10 instead:
Bottom two look great. Added to wishlist.
-Maverick-
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ZX-6, tire worn down the middle, and an entry level helmet (HJC) plus more perceived talent than reality and there you have the result. I'm sure these guys who haven't ridden in 20 + years are bored in their lives and have good intentions...a little overzealous hopping on a rocket tho. Perhaps a refresher course should be mandatory for an M license that hasn't been used > 15 years. Not a cheap death tho...beats having a heart attack on the toilet. RIP rider.
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Being as I was born in Germany I have a square head. As such my head simply does not fit in most helmets. I have a Shoi, it hurts. Other helmets i tried don't work for me. Truth is the box they come in fits my head better than mots helmets do.
I found HJC helmets work well for me and I used them until I found that Scorpion helmets also fit me well and I like the way the EXO 900 fits. I have had two EXO 900's.
I'm not a status driven person and I buy what I like and what works for me. Don't judge people simply on the type of helmet they use.
..Tom
