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October 28th, 2012, 04:55 PM
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Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
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RIP twong85
I just spoke with Paul who saw Tim (@twong85) go down. It was at the base of Mt Hamilton. He lowsided off the road and hit a tree. Paul tried to help him but Tim had died on impact. The crash is on film, we can start another thread if you wish to discuss it.
I had only met Tim a couple times but he was a very enthusiastic new rider. He asked a lot of questions about my bike and was excited to be out riding with others. I was looking forward to riding with him again and making a new friend. RIP Tim
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October 28th, 2012, 04:59 PM
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So, where's the reverse?
Name: Anson
Location: Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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RIP. My prayers to his family, friends and riding buddies. Always sad to see one of our own go down.
Out of respect to his family, I suggest we hold off on posting the crash video here until they've had time to grieve and grant permission. |
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October 28th, 2012, 05:06 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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October 28th, 2012, 05:26 PM
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Fast-Guy wannabe
Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '13
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Rip tim
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October 28th, 2012, 05:29 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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Terrible.
 Tim.
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October 28th, 2012, 05:30 PM
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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Terrible news. Best wishes to friends and family. Godspeed.
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October 28th, 2012, 05:37 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Melissa
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 179
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My condolances to Tim's friends and family. RIP.
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October 28th, 2012, 05:42 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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My condolences to Tim's family and close friends.
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October 28th, 2012, 05:43 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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SUX
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October 28th, 2012, 05:45 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: LOU
Location: Imperial County, California
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247
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My condolences to Tim's family. RIP
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October 28th, 2012, 05:58 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Martin
Location: California
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291
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RIP and condolences to the family.
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October 28th, 2012, 06:00 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Eric
Location: Portland
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 13' zx-6r 636 Posts: 155
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I met Tim today and he really seemed like a nice and cool guy. It saddens me that I will not get a chance to get to know him better.
RIP Tim
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October 28th, 2012, 06:06 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Deejay
Location: adelaide
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75
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Although I never knew you Tim.... RIP! Another brother down
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October 28th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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Limp Noodle
Name: Tyler
Location: Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212
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Damn, RIP Tim. damn...
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October 28th, 2012, 06:59 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Lebanon, OH
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82
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RIP My prayers go out to his family and friends.
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October 28th, 2012, 07:17 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
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I am very sorry to hear this. I'm sorry for your loss, Jiggles. My condolences to all his family and friends as well.
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October 28th, 2012, 07:27 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
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Always sad when a rider goes down... Condolences to his family and friends.
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October 28th, 2012, 07:52 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Sarah
Location: NYC
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842
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Sigh, f*ck. RIP, Tim.
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October 28th, 2012, 07:55 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Paul
Location: Orange County/Inland Empire - CA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250R Posts: 126
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As a new rider who's only been out on the rode for 2 weeks, stuff like this really makes me stop and think if riding is for me...
RIP bro.
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October 28th, 2012, 08:11 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: central Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346
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RIP, prayers for the family
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October 28th, 2012, 08:36 PM
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The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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RIP dude...
Scary every time I read these -- could be me next time. More details on what happened look to be available here: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...36&postcount=1 (be aware, some wrenching photos; nothing gory but scary bike damage) Definitely reminds me to never ride past my limits, I don't want to see any more of these posts here (or be the subject of one) |
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October 28th, 2012, 09:02 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Amber
Location: Kentucky
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 103
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I didn't know him, but RIP.
I will make sure to have a moment of silence for him tomorrow. |
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October 28th, 2012, 09:17 PM
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Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
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A pic of Tim from a previous BARF ride
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October 28th, 2012, 09:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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RIP Tim. |
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October 28th, 2012, 09:36 PM
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Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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I just got back from my trip down to SoCal and saw this news. How very sad...
RIP Tim.
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October 28th, 2012, 09:48 PM
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crash 250, get supersport
Name: Richard
Location: San Diego, CA
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.
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RIP.
It's a good reminder to never ride to 100% of your limits on the street. |
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October 28th, 2012, 10:22 PM
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Boring is my middle name.
Name: Jason
Location: Bay Area, CA
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258
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Rest in peace Tim. And condolences to friends and family.
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October 28th, 2012, 10:27 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Garry
Location: san francisco CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r(sold), 2005 ZX-6r 636 Posts: 34
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i think my dad went on a previous barf ride with him. RIP Tim.
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October 28th, 2012, 11:43 PM
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Ninjette wanabe :D
Name: Ruslan
Location: San Jose
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.
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I just met tim this moring on the ride i wasnt plaining to go on But went a few miles into and on the way back got redirected from his accident which i wasnt aware of Till i found out later in the day. Tim seemed like a good stand up guy Life cut to short. RIP
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October 29th, 2012, 12:35 AM
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Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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God Bless him.
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October 29th, 2012, 02:44 AM
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Ninja noobie
Name: NOOBIE
Location: Sydney
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498
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:'(
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October 29th, 2012, 07:09 AM
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CVMA #74 WSMC #750
Name: Nemesis
Location: On the track
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.
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So young.
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October 29th, 2012, 07:55 AM
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Ninjette Fanboy
Name: HB
Location: Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307
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RIP Tim… My prayers are with his family...
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October 29th, 2012, 08:25 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250r, '72 Honda 350 Posts: 23
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Terrible news, this is a sobering reminder to all of us, maybe some good can come of this by saving one of us from the same fate.
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October 29th, 2012, 08:34 AM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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Learning a bit more about Tim online this morning. He was young, but also had a promising career ahead of him. Design Engineer at Nvidia, Masters from Stanford, and everything to look forward to. This sport is cruel. The planned route was certainly a bit twisty, but it didn't have to be taken at any pace above or below any individual rider's preferred speed. This also happened only moments after turning on to the first road with some mild curves on it, meaning it wasn't a fatigue or other new-rider type issue. (google map link of that portion of road)
I have no more information about his family or friends, and would certainly want folks to share what they do find out here, whether it's for the services or just to make sure that those who knew him have people to talk to for whatever needed. I chatted with Paul last night, another new rider who was first on the scene and tried to help Tim, and this is something that is going to affect him for a very long time. If there's anything that we can be doing differently as a site to help people related to this event, or for future rides to make this that much less likely, I'm all for it. This isn't the thread for suggestion-box ideas, but please post up a new thread or threads with anything that touches on those topics.
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October 29th, 2012, 08:45 AM
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ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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RIP. Really sad to see such promise get wiped out so early in life. Condolences to his family and friends.
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October 29th, 2012, 09:28 AM
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Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Tim, his family and his friends. What a terrible loss.
I still can't quite wrap my mind around the circumstances as we had just started the ride. Thanks for sharing the information about Tim Wong. |
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October 29th, 2012, 09:48 AM
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RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
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Very sad to hear.
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