Fatal Ninja crash / Samer - Page 3

Sirref · February 3rd, 2015, 08:24 AM

RIP, I enjoyed his input on many threads and he seemed like a really chill guy. It feels so wrong that he went out because someone else wasn't paying attention particularly since he seemed like a genuinely safety conscious rider.

michvin · February 3rd, 2015, 08:24 AM

Terrible news.. RIP...

ninjunk · February 3rd, 2015, 09:50 AM

This hits really close to home.

Proof that even when you 'do everything right' accidents can and will happen.

When something like this happens, the first thing people always jump to is blaming the car driver or something about being seen. No matter what you do you can't control the car drivers or expect them to drive logically or safe. You cant force them to see you, hear you or yield the right of way.

My heart goes out to this guy's young family. Reminds me to tell my wife and son I love them every morning.. never know when your card is up.

gantt · February 3rd, 2015, 10:26 AM

Charish your family. When someone walks out the door, you never know if they will come back home or not.

fry1024 · February 3rd, 2015, 12:45 PM

Makes me sick to my stomach to hear about this. Thoughts and well wishes to his family. RIP

backinthesaddleagain · February 3rd, 2015, 01:07 PM

RIP

Whiskey · February 3rd, 2015, 05:25 PM

R.I.P. Samer

crazymadbastard · February 3rd, 2015, 06:44 PM

True, he could have gone faster too and avoided that. Unfortunately we can't change this, we can still discuss though. We have chosen a very risky way of life IF IF IF things go wrong. In a cage we are relatively safe at most speeds. Ride on fellow riders.

Old_Six_Fitty · February 3rd, 2015, 11:05 PM

Rest easy, Samer.

pratik06 · February 3rd, 2015, 11:57 PM

RIP

FreelancerMG · February 4th, 2015, 12:29 AM

RIP Samer.

I really do think that there needs to be harsher penalties for manslaughter due to gross negligence. Many of cases like these actually get bumped down to a mere citation of failure to yield and they get let go immediately. The law has no teeth for situations like this and so the public at large has languished in driving skill. We now have a very common situation where people are now purposely taking their focus from the road and doing whole other engaging tasks such as texting. The excuse of "I didn't see them" is more common now because they aren't even really looking at the road at all. People have lied to themselves into believing that vehicles aren't deadly weapons anymore. That 2+ tons of steel going even 5 mph can kill someone else with barely a thought. I propose that vehicular manslaughter be upgraded to vehicular homicide and assault with a deadly weapon if you kill someone after purposely not paying attention to the road around you. Things like being on your cell phone, running lights, and not yielding which then directly kills someone else should carry with it that upgrade to homicide because they knowingly chose to perform an illegal act that would kill someone else. They do it for other deadly weapons that through very obvious gross negligence caused the death of someone else.

Sorry about the crazy long post, just feeling a bit pissed about the news and all seeing as I've faced his exact predicament many times in So Cal and barely survived due to riding like the black helicopters are out to get me. It can be very mentally fatiguing and can kill the mood of a ride real quick. And nearly every damn time I've been taken out in this manner or sideswiped off the road completely, I look over and he/she is on their cell phone and giving "me" dirty looks like I'm the bad guy.

LittleRedNinjette · February 4th, 2015, 12:48 PM

Please take it to a PM. The thread should be about remembering Samer.

Whiskey · February 4th, 2015, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Please take it to a PM. The thread should be about remembering Samer.

Fair point. eited & deleted

MattGent · February 4th, 2015, 06:42 PM

Godspeed Samer

Missed by many.

Matt

M42 · February 4th, 2015, 08:23 PM

**** me. The last pics really drive it home. Rest in peace dude.

csmith12 · February 4th, 2015, 08:32 PM

Welcome Matt! Damn shame to have to welcome you like this.

shereth · February 4th, 2015, 08:33 PM

Thanks for sharing Matt. And I agree, the last one really hits home, puts a lump in my throat. Makes me want to get my own out of bed and give 'em a hug.

Ride safe, everyone. Rest in peace, Samer.

NevadaWolf · February 4th, 2015, 09:28 PM

Welcome Matt. Thank you for sharing these pictures of Samer and his family with us.

LNasty · February 9th, 2015, 01:03 PM

**** I hate hearing about deaths like this! RIP Samer, didn't know you but still apart of the Ninjette family. Prayers for your family. last pic of him with his son really hit hard, can't imagine what they are going through right now. be careful out there everyone. Can't stress the importance of SMIDSY, I use it all the time and not just at stop lights. May not help everytime, especially with a redlight runner, but it does get peoples attention. been a bad week for deaths. On Saturday my two year old second cousin was accidently run over and killed by his father when he unbuckled himself from his carseat. We never know when it is our time, live life as good and as happy as you can. Laugh as much as possible and spend time with those you love.

Finesse · February 9th, 2015, 02:28 PM

^wow that is really really terrible. so much sad stuff

Motofool · February 9th, 2015, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

.......... On Saturday my two year old second cousin was accidently run over and killed by his father when he unbuckled himself from his carseat.......

Very sorry for such tragedy and sad time for your family.

csmith12 · February 9th, 2015, 08:52 PM

!!!! Ugggg.... stings just a little bit more when it's a child. Sorry Lance.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · February 15th, 2015, 09:09 AM

Saw this on the news and I saw right away it was a 250/300. Didn't know it was someone on this forum! RIP

propilot · February 17th, 2015, 04:55 PM

Such a sad story. RIP

kevheads · February 22nd, 2015, 09:45 AM

RIP Bro

Roark · February 24th, 2015, 11:23 AM

Rest in peace, brother

hirubhaiambani · February 24th, 2015, 12:25 PM

RIP Samer.

This is sad and terrible news.

Bentley813 · February 24th, 2015, 05:52 PM

This sucks. I joined right when Ethioknight passed and now another one. Makes me scared to ride sometimes. R.I.P. Ninja brethren.

Sirref · February 24th, 2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley813

This sucks. I joined right when Ethioknight passed and now another one. Makes me scared to ride sometimes. R.I.P. Ninja brethren.

As did I, there are three that have hit me hard on this site. Ethio and samer are two and the other kevin. Kevin is still around but not everyone is so lucky. It's terrifying to think of the risks involved, on a bike or a car. That said this is the life we lead knowing the risks and accepting or denying them.

Personally I find it easier to accept the risks of my own actions, one of many reasons I am slowly transitioning more into a track rider over time, but we know we need to accept the risks involved from everyone else's actions as well. Life is amazing yet fragile, something I am reminded of more and more each day. I've lost too many friends, both friends that I have had around me and friends who share the same passions as me on the internet.

Once again, RIP Samer. Though I never met you, you are missed.

EsrTek · February 24th, 2015, 08:56 PM

Need a Samer sticker... got Ethio on my tail bag now (he rides w/ me everytime

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Finesse · February 26th, 2015, 08:19 PM

^that is really nice!

Bentley813 · February 26th, 2015, 09:35 PM

I have Ethioknight on my inner plastics under the tach. Always reminds me to watch for the invisible missles.

Ghostt · March 1st, 2015, 09:11 PM

@Alex sticky this

Finesse · March 1st, 2015, 10:15 PM

I have all these awesome plans for this year and moving forward with my life and I come back to this thread and sort of get scared that something like this will happen to me because it can happen to anyone on any ride and I will not get the chance to do all the things I'm so looking forward to...

Ghostt · March 1st, 2015, 10:18 PM

Everyone dies, but how many truly live?????

Finesse · March 1st, 2015, 10:27 PM

I do

I believe that is something you can choose no matter your circumstances

Ghostt · March 1st, 2015, 10:42 PM

@Finesse the most important part is having no regrets, which so far I have none after 50 years of life, I will not hide and wait for the Grimm Reaper, he's gonna have to work to find me for sure, when my time comes, I will stand tall before the man, and make on excuses.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Finesse · March 1st, 2015, 10:47 PM

according to your avatar you ARE the grim reaper!

Ghostt · March 1st, 2015, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

according to your avatar you ARE the grim reaper!

He was made for me by a friend, I wanted a cartoon style Ghostt, she came up with him, it's been my avatar forever, she thought he looked cute, not scary, then she added the scythe.

Finesse · March 1st, 2015, 10:56 PM

the friendly grim reaper.

I can't remember the whole story now but I liked the story about death that was told in the last harry potter book

also I really love the word scythe

I wonder what samer would think about this thread

February 3rd, 2015, 08:24 AM	#81
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	RIP, I enjoyed his input on many threads and he seemed like a really chill guy. It feels so wrong that he went out because someone else wasn't paying attention particularly since he seemed like a genuinely safety conscious rider. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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February 3rd, 2015, 09:50 AM	#83
ninjunk Lostcause enthusiast Name: Graham Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2000 EX250F Posts: 178	This hits really close to home. Proof that even when you 'do everything right' accidents can and will happen. When something like this happens, the first thing people always jump to is blaming the car driver or something about being seen. No matter what you do you can't control the car drivers or expect them to drive logically or safe. You cant force them to see you, hear you or yield the right of way. My heart goes out to this guy's young family. Reminds me to tell my wife and son I love them every morning.. never know when your card is up.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

February 3rd, 2015, 10:26 AM	#84
gantt ninjette.org sage Name: michael Location: Central Georgia Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, Sold 2012 Ninja 650, Sold 2009 Ninja 250r, Sold 2007 DRZ400s Posts: 628	Charish your family. When someone walks out the door, you never know if they will come back home or not.
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February 3rd, 2015, 05:25 PM	#87
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	R.I.P. Samer Last futzed with by Whiskey; February 4th, 2015 at 01:03 PM. Reason: ...

February 3rd, 2015, 06:44 PM	#88
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	True, he could have gone faster too and avoided that. Unfortunately we can't change this, we can still discuss though. We have chosen a very risky way of life IF IF IF things go wrong. In a cage we are relatively safe at most speeds. Ride on fellow riders. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

February 3rd, 2015, 08:24 AM	#82
michvin ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Northern NJ Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Honda CB 500x Posts: 120	Terrible news.. RIP...

February 3rd, 2015, 12:45 PM	#85
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	Makes me sick to my stomach to hear about this. Thoughts and well wishes to his family. RIP

February 3rd, 2015, 01:07 PM	#86
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	RIP

February 3rd, 2015, 11:05 PM	#89
Old_Six_Fitty ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Folsom Ca Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): DL1000 V-Strom, KLR650 Posts: 20	Rest easy, Samer.

February 3rd, 2015, 11:57 PM	#90
pratik06 ninjette.org member Name: Pratik Location: India Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R15, Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 67	RIP

February 4th, 2015, 12:29 AM	#91
FreelancerMG ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Cypress, CA Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2001 V-Star 1100 Classic Posts: 55	RIP Samer. I really do think that there needs to be harsher penalties for manslaughter due to gross negligence. Many of cases like these actually get bumped down to a mere citation of failure to yield and they get let go immediately. The law has no teeth for situations like this and so the public at large has languished in driving skill. We now have a very common situation where people are now purposely taking their focus from the road and doing whole other engaging tasks such as texting. The excuse of "I didn't see them" is more common now because they aren't even really looking at the road at all. People have lied to themselves into believing that vehicles aren't deadly weapons anymore. That 2+ tons of steel going even 5 mph can kill someone else with barely a thought. I propose that vehicular manslaughter be upgraded to vehicular homicide and assault with a deadly weapon if you kill someone after purposely not paying attention to the road around you. Things like being on your cell phone, running lights, and not yielding which then directly kills someone else should carry with it that upgrade to homicide because they knowingly chose to perform an illegal act that would kill someone else. They do it for other deadly weapons that through very obvious gross negligence caused the death of someone else. Sorry about the crazy long post, just feeling a bit pissed about the news and all seeing as I've faced his exact predicament many times in So Cal and barely survived due to riding like the black helicopters are out to get me. It can be very mentally fatiguing and can kill the mood of a ride real quick. And nearly every damn time I've been taken out in this manner or sideswiped off the road completely, I look over and he/she is on their cell phone and giving "me" dirty looks like I'm the bad guy.
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February 4th, 2015, 12:48 PM	#92
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Please take it to a PM. The thread should be about remembering Samer. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...
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February 4th, 2015, 06:42 PM	#94
MattGent ninjette.org newbie Name: Matt Location: South FL Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): SV650 Posts: 1	Godspeed Samer Missed by many. Matt
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February 4th, 2015, 08:23 PM	#95
M42 Wrench wench Name: The Stigette Location: DC/MD/VA Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT CUBIC CENTIMETERS (R.I.P.), SIX HUNDRED FORTY FIVE CUBIC CENTIMETERS Posts: 415	**** me. The last pics really drive it home. Rest in peace dude.

February 4th, 2015, 08:32 PM	#96
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Matt! Damn shame to have to welcome you like this. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 4th, 2015, 08:33 PM	#97
shereth ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Phoenix Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 73	Thanks for sharing Matt. And I agree, the last one really hits home, puts a lump in my throat. Makes me want to get my own out of bed and give 'em a hug. Ride safe, everyone. Rest in peace, Samer.

February 4th, 2015, 09:28 PM	#98
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Welcome Matt. Thank you for sharing these pictures of Samer and his family with us. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 9th, 2015, 01:03 PM	#99
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	**** I hate hearing about deaths like this! RIP Samer, didn't know you but still apart of the Ninjette family. Prayers for your family. last pic of him with his son really hit hard, can't imagine what they are going through right now. be careful out there everyone. Can't stress the importance of SMIDSY, I use it all the time and not just at stop lights. May not help everytime, especially with a redlight runner, but it does get peoples attention. been a bad week for deaths. On Saturday my two year old second cousin was accidently run over and killed by his father when he unbuckled himself from his carseat. We never know when it is our time, live life as good and as happy as you can. Laugh as much as possible and spend time with those you love.
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February 9th, 2015, 02:28 PM	#100
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^wow that is really really terrible. so much sad stuff __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden
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February 9th, 2015, 08:52 PM	#102
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	!!!! Ugggg.... stings just a little bit more when it's a child. Sorry Lance. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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February 15th, 2015, 09:09 AM	#103
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Saw this on the news and I saw right away it was a 250/300. Didn't know it was someone on this forum! RIP __________________________________________________ Mods: Offset clutch pressure plate

February 17th, 2015, 04:55 PM	#104
propilot ninjette.org member Name: keV Location: NYC Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 04 ex250 Posts: 116	Such a sad story. RIP

February 22nd, 2015, 09:45 AM	#105
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	RIP Bro

February 24th, 2015, 11:23 AM	#106
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Rest in peace, brother __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 24th, 2015, 12:25 PM	#107
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	RIP Samer. This is sad and terrible news.

February 24th, 2015, 05:52 PM	#108
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	This sucks. I joined right when Ethioknight passed and now another one. Makes me scared to ride sometimes. R.I.P. Ninja brethren.

February 26th, 2015, 08:19 PM	#111
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^that is really nice! __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

February 26th, 2015, 09:35 PM	#112
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	I have Ethioknight on my inner plastics under the tach. Always reminds me to watch for the invisible missles.

March 1st, 2015, 09:11 PM	#113
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	@Alex sticky this __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

March 1st, 2015, 10:15 PM	#114
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I have all these awesome plans for this year and moving forward with my life and I come back to this thread and sort of get scared that something like this will happen to me because it can happen to anyone on any ride and I will not get the chance to do all the things I'm so looking forward to... __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

March 1st, 2015, 10:18 PM	#115
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Everyone dies, but how many truly live????? __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

March 1st, 2015, 10:27 PM	#116
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I do I believe that is something you can choose no matter your circumstances __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

March 1st, 2015, 10:42 PM	#117
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	@Finesse the most important part is having no regrets, which so far I have none after 50 years of life, I will not hide and wait for the Grimm Reaper, he's gonna have to work to find me for sure, when my time comes, I will stand tall before the man, and make on excuses. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

March 1st, 2015, 10:47 PM	#118
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	according to your avatar you ARE the grim reaper! __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

March 1st, 2015, 10:56 PM	#120
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	the friendly grim reaper. I can't remember the whole story now but I liked the story about death that was told in the last harry potter book also I really love the word scythe I wonder what samer would think about this thread __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden