New rider, liter bike, poor judgement.....

DarC · October 28th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Since my position allows me to be privy to certain information, the information in this case are the facts that this was indeed a new rider and this was his first bike, a GSXR1000. He was racing another bike when he overcorrected a possible tank slapper and ended up split in two.

This isn't to scare people into not riding but it is a wake up call that with great power comes great responsibility. I also wanted to commend all those who are here because they are first time riders...doing it the right way! Ride safe!

http://www.ktsm.com/local/deadly-mot...r-east-el-paso

UPDATE: 7:25 a.m. Thursday, October 27

According to Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the victim's body was severed after his motorcycle slammed into a guardrail.

Deputy Angelica Becera said the motorcyclist was thrown about a hundred yards after he lost control of his bike on I-10 near the Eastlake Exit.

"Right now, our preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcycle was traveling on Interstate-10 at a high rate of speed, according to a witness, and veered off to the north portion of the shoulder and lost control of the motorcycle and struck a guardrail. Due to the massive impact, it resulted in the gentleman's death" said Becerra.

Becerra said the victim was wearing a helmet. He died at the scene. The Sheriff's Office has not released his name.

A witness who was at the scene called our newsroom and said he saw two motorcycles racing before one of them lost control and hit a guard rail. That witness also said the victim was a Fort Bliss soldier in his 30's.

Newschannel 9 is working to confirm that information.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 28th, 2011, 08:43 AM

Wow! RIP, but I'm pretty sure it was bound to happen to this guy.

Btw, I convinced a friend of mine to buy a 250 instead of the GSXR600 he was looking at. I just saved a dude's life.

DarC · October 28th, 2011, 09:06 AM

Probably so, that's why I sold my ninjette when I did. I was going to have it in the stable for the wife and future track bike but a new rider said he was sontemplating his first bike and I stole the show with the ninjette and sold it to him. I feel great knowing I helped someone make the right first choice. I kind of wished I had done that 15 years ago but I survived the wrath of an R6...

rusninja · October 28th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Wow! RIP, but I'm pretty sure it was bound to happen to this guy.

Btw, I convinced a friend of mine to buy a 250 instead of the GSXR600 he was looking at. I just saved a dude's life.

Til a soccermom catchs up to him. XD jk

KawiKid860 · October 28th, 2011, 12:43 PM

R.I.P. even though it was squidly circumstances. I cant imagine owning a l1terbike... the power of my 500 keeps me happy for the most part, Hell it can even pop up the front tire in 1st and 2nd just by going WOT

akima · October 28th, 2011, 12:48 PM

Very sad: RIP.

Obviously the Ninjette is capable of putting you in great danger, but I do agree that it's a much more sensible bike to start on (and maybe even indefinitely stay with) than a 600CC+ bike.

One of the guys I did my motorcycle course with said he had a 600CC bike and that he was going riding abroad shortly after doing the course with a friend. I feel like there is a good chance that he has been really hurt already. I can imagine his friend riding fast and a comfortable rate and this new rider trying to keep up with him and getting himself into trouble.

alex.s · October 28th, 2011, 12:51 PM

not to be an inconsiderate dick, but... darwinism at its best.

Havok · October 28th, 2011, 12:52 PM

I Plan on getting a liter bike here soon but it sure as hell is not my first bike. 250 to a 600 soon to a 1000. RAWR!

gt_turbo · October 28th, 2011, 01:00 PM

forrest gump: "my momma always said stupid is, as stupid does"

October 28th, 2011, 08:39 AM	#1
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	New rider, liter bike, poor judgement..... Since my position allows me to be privy to certain information, the information in this case are the facts that this was indeed a new rider and this was his first bike, a GSXR1000. He was racing another bike when he overcorrected a possible tank slapper and ended up split in two. This isn't to scare people into not riding but it is a wake up call that with great power comes great responsibility. I also wanted to commend all those who are here because they are first time riders...doing it the right way! Ride safe! http://www.ktsm.com/local/deadly-mot...r-east-el-paso UPDATE: 7:25 a.m. Thursday, October 27 According to Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the victim's body was severed after his motorcycle slammed into a guardrail. Deputy Angelica Becera said the motorcyclist was thrown about a hundred yards after he lost control of his bike on I-10 near the Eastlake Exit. "Right now, our preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcycle was traveling on Interstate-10 at a high rate of speed, according to a witness, and veered off to the north portion of the shoulder and lost control of the motorcycle and struck a guardrail. Due to the massive impact, it resulted in the gentleman's death" said Becerra. Becerra said the victim was wearing a helmet. He died at the scene. The Sheriff's Office has not released his name. A witness who was at the scene called our newsroom and said he saw two motorcycles racing before one of them lost control and hit a guard rail. That witness also said the victim was a Fort Bliss soldier in his 30's. Newschannel 9 is working to confirm that information. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

October 28th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#2
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow! RIP, but I'm pretty sure it was bound to happen to this guy. Btw, I convinced a friend of mine to buy a 250 instead of the GSXR600 he was looking at. I just saved a dude's life. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 28th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#3
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	Probably so, that's why I sold my ninjette when I did. I was going to have it in the stable for the wife and future track bike but a new rider said he was sontemplating his first bike and I stole the show with the ninjette and sold it to him. I feel great knowing I helped someone make the right first choice. I kind of wished I had done that 15 years ago but I survived the wrath of an R6... __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

October 28th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	not to be an inconsiderate dick, but... darwinism at its best. __________________________________________________

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