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It looks as though there may have been an issue with the front hub / rim assembly.
The guy riding next to him watched it happen.
He said the front tire start to wobble real bad.
However, the bars where not wobbling.
Within an instant the bike endo'd over and burst into flames.
We still do not know the root cause... The front wheel was not recovered and it is making it harder to understand what went wrong.
I just got back from the hospital... he looks rough.
He'll live, but it will take some time for his wounds to heal.
Road Rash sucks... note to self: don't be cheap on gear.
The guy riding next to him watched it happen.
He said the front tire start to wobble real bad.
However, the bars where not wobbling.
Within an instant the bike endo'd over and burst into flames.
We still do not know the root cause... The front wheel was not recovered and it is making it harder to understand what went wrong.
I just got back from the hospital... he looks rough.
He'll live, but it will take some time for his wounds to heal.
Road Rash sucks... note to self: don't be cheap on gear.
Our prayers are with you Chuck.
Cecil,pm or call me and tell me how your bike has been treating you...Daniel 503-381-8187
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My prayers have been sent. Hope for a full and total recovery.
been there done that...wishing him well is fine...but the meds are where the relief is at.
hope the cause is discovered...
You guys should have gone to Jim's HD (54th&275) on Saturday for the dyno shootout. Only one turbo busa showed up (that I saw) 350+ RWHP 1/4 mile 7.40s @ 199MPH.
After the festivities..back to my house (<5 minute ride) for BBQ and a few beers!
It was a beautiful night out to just take it easy...and enjoy the first sub 90F night of the summer!
hope the cause is discovered...
You guys should have gone to Jim's HD (54th&275) on Saturday for the dyno shootout. Only one turbo busa showed up (that I saw) 350+ RWHP 1/4 mile 7.40s @ 199MPH.
After the festivities..back to my house (<5 minute ride) for BBQ and a few beers!
It was a beautiful night out to just take it easy...and enjoy the first sub 90F night of the summer!
Ditto...
The front wheel was recovered.
The hub assembly appears to be ok.
One of the three spokes on the rim broke.
Not sure if this was the cause, or the effect.
The hub assembly appears to be ok.
One of the three spokes on the rim broke.
Not sure if this was the cause, or the effect.
Not enough...
He was wearing a helmet (which has severe damage to it), gloves (which did thier job... but are destroyed) and boots.
He has no damage on his feet, hand or head.
The rest of his body is covered in blood and puss soaked bandages.
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T - The
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T - The
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