how about not going two up? im sorry, but i am the only one in my group firmly against going two up...in the streets!!! let alone the show boats that blast around with their friends in the twisties...like its some ****in group date...not to mention most the douches that love going two up give their gf cheap, old *** helmets that dont fit correctly...my close gf had an ex that loved going two up with her and bought her a cheap little helmet with "cute" graphics on it...it was a size or two too big, but what does it matter, right? made me sick and i bitched her out every time she went with him...

i used to go two up back in the day, but havent ever since...and refuse to...took my damn pegs off, im making sure it doesnt happen...im pretty stubborn, but when it comes to this subject, im an ***...

 

those guys probably rode gsxrs

 

beat me too it

RIP to the rider

 

Don't know about gear. But the dumb *** was doin over 90mph and popin wheelies. The 17 year old driver probably thought she had plenty of time to pull out. Doin 90 he was probably 3 blocks away when she started to pull out of the parking lot. It was also just getting dark outside. RIP Nick.

 

OK, I agree you just don't leave a fallen rider there are no buts or what ifs. It's just not done. I went down back in March and my buddies were there for me and since then I try to ride in the back of the group. This is due partly to me still being pretty gun-shy on the bike and also due to the fact that I'm an EMT. I want to be there if something happens since I know what to do. I have to say my whole group of riding buddies is really good about watching out for each other. Anytime we ride there is sort of an unofficial buddy system in place. You keep up with your buddy and where he is so you know if he comes up missing. It's just a smart way to ride as far as I'm concerned. Also, something else no one in my group makes fun of anyone else. Everyone rides at there own skill level and there is no pushing someone to ride above there level or acting stupid when we are on a group ride. Because one idiot in the group can effect the whole group. Well, enough said. Also any Kentucky riders need to check out www.kentucky-sportbikes.com . I’m not trying to steal members from this forum just want to get the guys in KY on our forum as well. I’m on both and while I don’t post a lot I do try to read and watch what’s going on. Have a good ride! Matt

 

Pity that dude had it coming, doing all the wrong things...
[ul][*]Riding when its getting dark[*]Speeding around streets where you'd expect traffic or cars pulling out all over the place[*]Doing wheelies[*]Riding two up[/ul]
Anyone would see thats a full recipe fordisaster, pity he had to learn it the hard way.

RIP dude [:@]

 

That makes you realize why there are so many negative opinions on our bikes, and why the cages don't care.

 

I couldn't ever leave a fallen rider behind. Even if it was a Harley guy that was riding ahead of me and something happened to him. I'd feel compelled as a motorcyclist to get off and give him a hand or try and comfort him in some way. Becuase I know if something happened to me, I'd hope someone would help me.

 

It's just the decent HUMAN thing to do...not to mention being a rider.

I always shake my head when I see a hot chick on a bike without proper gear. They wanna show what they got. Whenever I go 2 up, I'm a stickler for safety. Probably whyI don'tdo it often.
Who wants to wear all that hot leather gear and long pants when you can show off your *****, legs and G.?

 

RIP to the rider

I don't think that there is anything wrong with riding 2 up as long as it is done properly. I take my g/f on a lot of rides, and she is covered head to toe in proper gear (that fits). I don't change my habits with her on or off the bike, I'm as safe as I can be under both scenarios.

Still a shame about this story though, i guess he just tempted fate too long, and fate won.