RIP twong85 - Page 2

austexjg · October 29th, 2012, 10:45 AM

Damn shame... please be careful out there and ride within your limits - something we all need to try an remember as we progress with more confidence and greater speeds. May the family and friends find some peace soon. Rest in Peace.

Darling Ninja · October 29th, 2012, 11:08 AM

R.I.P., Tim. My condolences to his family and friends.

OCMagnum · October 29th, 2012, 12:35 PM

Fair winds and following seas Tim

ninjamunky85 · October 29th, 2012, 01:45 PM

Very sad.

ForceofWill · October 29th, 2012, 02:11 PM

Very sad indeed.

I always hate reading these.

GearMonkey · October 29th, 2012, 02:18 PM

RIP Tim, condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Alex · October 29th, 2012, 03:44 PM

I thought this was a pretty moving post from the BARF thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerNate (from BARF)

Just found out about this from a former coworker of mine, both of us worked closely with Tim at Nvidia.

I'm still pretty much blown away by all of this, I got the call during lunch today and I honestly did not believe it until I saw the pictures of his bike in this thread.

I just want to tell everyone a little bit more about Tim, as it tragically sounds like many of you did not have the opportunity to get to know him better. We both went to UCLA and studied EE, he was a year above me. He was fiercely smart but always willing to help an underclassman with homework or a project. He was always super fashionable, most likely due to his older brother's influence (his older brother was very artistic & did a lot with music videos and graphic design). He started at Nvidia a year before I did and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. We both shared an interest in cars, he had a modded GTI, I picked up an Audi after chatting with him about German cars. I remember the mail delivery guy hated us because we kept shipping car parts to work (heavy stuff like coilovers, wheels, etc). I started riding right before I started at Nvidia, and Tim had always talked to me about his desire to ride as well(he originally wanted to ride a cruiser-style bike in all black, like a nightster), but he was always concerned with the risks and dangers involved. I left Nvidia after a few years to pursue other career goals, but Tim and I kept in touch pretty frequently. When he was deciding what kind of bike to get, we talked about all the potential options for him: an older ninja 250, a ninja 500, perhaps even a sv650. He took the MSF before he got the bike, failed it the first time on the figure 8, but passed it his second time around. He complained to me about how much good gear cost, but he bought all of it. He was so happy when he told me he had picked up a newer ninja 250. He was hesitant to take it to work right away. He practiced on the weekends and at night on local streets. He just rode on the freeway for the first time pretty recently. He was pretty much doing everything that he was supposed to do. He was safe, he was careful. I guess that is why I still can't really grasp that he's gone.

I apologize for rambling, I still can't believe this happened to him, and I don't think I can say enough to properly do justice to the person he was. He was an amazing person and he had a lot going for him. I will miss him dearly.

Byakkotai · October 29th, 2012, 04:21 PM

Thank you for sharing this. RIP Tim, you will be missed by all.

Bassman · October 29th, 2012, 07:14 PM

Very sad.

Tim.

oblivion007 · October 29th, 2012, 08:17 PM

Rip

00NissanNinja · October 29th, 2012, 08:29 PM

Rest in peace Tim. My condolences to friends and family, we've lost another great person and young rider

KawiKid860 · October 29th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Rest in peace. Sad to lose another rider :/ pretty intense damage to his bike. An unfortunate reminder to never ride past our limits and take it easy on the streets

gt_turbo · October 30th, 2012, 02:44 PM

RIP fellow rider. Gone to soon. Posts like this make me want to convert to track only.

mkulchar · October 30th, 2012, 03:18 PM

rip.

IdRatherDrum · October 30th, 2012, 09:39 PM

Very unfortunate event

They have removed the bike damage but I respect that. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Stamatos · October 30th, 2012, 10:35 PM

Really sorry to hear this, guys. The Bay Area has lost too many riders this year. Be safe out there

Miles_Prower · November 2nd, 2012, 09:55 AM

RIP Tim. Very sad to hear about this

jpbear · November 6th, 2012, 12:06 PM

RIP twong

A somber.reminder for all of us to be careful out there...

YMCMB · November 7th, 2012, 06:35 AM

Damnit sad day for school today. Why do the good ones go?

2nd so far for my time here. RIP RIDE IN PARADISE BUDDY!

October 29th, 2012, 10:45 AM	#41
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Damn shame... please be careful out there and ride within your limits - something we all need to try an remember as we progress with more confidence and greater speeds. May the family and friends find some peace soon. Rest in Peace. __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

October 29th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#42
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	R.I.P., Tim. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

October 29th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#44
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Very sad. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

October 29th, 2012, 07:14 PM	#49
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	Very sad. Tim. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

October 29th, 2012, 08:29 PM	#51
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Rest in peace Tim. My condolences to friends and family, we've lost another great person and young rider __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

October 29th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#43
OCMagnum ninjette.org member Name: OC Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2012 Ducati Monster 696 (sold), 2012 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 168	Fair winds and following seas Tim

October 29th, 2012, 02:11 PM	#45
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Very sad indeed. I always hate reading these.

October 29th, 2012, 02:18 PM	#46
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	RIP Tim, condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

October 29th, 2012, 04:21 PM	#48
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Thank you for sharing this. RIP Tim, you will be missed by all.

October 29th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#50
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Rip

October 29th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#52
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Rest in peace. Sad to lose another rider :/ pretty intense damage to his bike. An unfortunate reminder to never ride past our limits and take it easy on the streets

October 30th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#53
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	RIP fellow rider. Gone to soon. Posts like this make me want to convert to track only. __________________________________________________ Mods: 636 front suspension conversion, wc clip ons, bohemian rear sets, FP jets, k&n filter, and AP full race exhaust

October 30th, 2012, 03:18 PM	#54
mkulchar ninjette.org member Name: matthew Location: niagara Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r ninja Posts: 115	rip.

October 30th, 2012, 09:39 PM	#55
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	Very unfortunate event They have removed the bike damage but I respect that. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

October 30th, 2012, 10:35 PM	#56
Stamatos ninjette.org member Name: Derrick Location: Livermore Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250 CLG Posts: 51	Really sorry to hear this, guys. The Bay Area has lost too many riders this year. Be safe out there

November 2nd, 2012, 09:55 AM	#57
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	RIP Tim. Very sad to hear about this __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

November 6th, 2012, 12:06 PM	#58
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	RIP twong A somber.reminder for all of us to be careful out there...

November 7th, 2012, 06:35 AM	#59
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	Damnit sad day for school today. Why do the good ones go? 2nd so far for my time here. RIP RIDE IN PARADISE BUDDY! __________________________________________________

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