Fellow FZ6 rider down.... :(


linkgt

linkgt

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I just found out earlier today a good friend of mine passed away in a motorcycle accident on his FZ6 yesterday afternoon. This happened about 2 minutes away from his house. I'm assuming he was on his way back home...

Motorcycle crash closes N. Bellport road

"The operator of a motorcycle was killed Monday afternoon in a collision with a pickup on East Woodside Avenue near Sawgrass Drive in North Bellport, Suffolk County police said.

The accident was reported at 3:26 p.m., a police spokeswoman said, and East Woodside Avenue was closed in both directions as the accident was investigated.

The driver of the pickup was hospitalized. His condition was not known."

Short news article about it. I'm planning on visiting his parents tomorrow and find out what exactly happened and give my condolences. Will also find out when the funeral will be held. Really sad news that took me by surprise today. He was my main riding buddy, bought our bikes the same time and would hang out a ton. Was also one of the first people I got to know when i moved to Long Island. On my way to the gym yesterday I saw cops blocking that intersection all afternoon without even the slightest idea what had happened. He was only 22...
 
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99vengeur

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Sad news. Sorry for your loss.
 
linkgt

linkgt

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MikeN02 said:
RIP, in for more details. Did he wear ATGATT?
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Yea, Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and kevlar jeans. I'm not entirely sure how it happened but if I can get in touch with his parents tomorrow I will share details.
 
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Sparkxx1

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Aw damn this was the FZ6 rider you mentioned yesterday in your post. :( My condolences, this is terrible. Makes me wonder how easy we come and go.
 
linkgt

linkgt

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Sparkxx1 said:
Aw damn this was the FZ6 rider you mentioned yesterday in your post. :( My condolences, this is terrible. Makes me wonder how easy we come and go.
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Yea same person. It still seems unreal to me. I just cant believe it. He was the parents only child too.
 
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leprecaun jon

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RIP...sorry man... i dont know what i would do if i ever lost my best friend... hes the only friend i have right now...i can feel the pain.

ride safe everyone...know that each and every person on this forum is in my prayers.
 
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Spunky99

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The condition of the bike, resting place in the road and the debris field indicates to me that the truck made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.

 
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JSP

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Very sorry to hear... :(
 
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leprecaun jon

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Spunky99 said:
The condition of the bike, resting place in the road and the debris field indicates to me that the truck made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.

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how did you get that? just wondering lol i look at that pic and see a really crashed bike... you look at it and see what happened, are you CSI?
 
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Spunky99

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leprecaun jon said:
how did you get that? just wondering lol i look at that pic and see a really crashed bike... you look at it and see what happened, are you CSI?
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I'm old, experienced and have a vivid imagination.....

Look at the front forks at the triple tree frame connection. It looks offset like the rider tried to steer away from the vehicle that turned and further angled as the truck accelerated to get out of the way at the last minute as they collided. It doesn't look like a typical T-Bone. Notice the tire is below the centerline of the frame.
Left side of bike road rashed with rear turn signal disturbed but right side straight out from the bike. Front rim looks flattened with a much wider tire closest to the photographer if you zoom in. Headers appear to be at an angle consistent with the triple tree offset angle that is not stock.

Besides....from my experience 90% of all collisions involving a motorcycle and a cager, the cager was making a turn in front of the bike.
 
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leprecaun jon

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Spunky99 said:
I'm old, experienced and have a vivid imagination.....

Look at the front forks at the triple tree frame connection. It looks offset like the rider tried to steer away from the vehicle that turned and further angled as the truck accelerated to get out of the way at the last minute as they collided. It doesn't look like a typical T-Bone. Notice the tire is below the centerline of the frame.
Left side of bike road rashed with rear turn signal disturbed but right side straight out from the bike. Front rim looks flattened with a much wider tire closest to the photographer if you zoom in. Headers appear to be at an angle consistent with the triple tree offset angle that is not stock.

Besides....from my experience 90% of all collisions involving a motorcycle and a cager, the cager was making a turn in front of the bike.
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very good!... i give you kudos for that... gives a better insight on what may have happened.
 
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Spunky99

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leprecaun jon said:
very good!... i give you kudos for that... gives a better insight on what may have happened.
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It doesn't make me feel any better about the kid or the poor parents that are grieving right now. Such a profound loss....
 
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Detrich

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Am so sorry to hear about this. :(. Condolences to u & ur friend's family. Sigh
 
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dart1963

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so sorry to hear. another reminder that we are only here for a short time...
 
linkgt

linkgt

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Spunky99 said:
The condition of the bike, resting place in the road and the debris field indicates to me that the truck made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.

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That's what I was thinking, but there are other possibilities as well. As I said, I will find out exactly what happened tomorrow...

Thanks again for the condolences guys, I really appreciate it.
 
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Marthy

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Sorry for the lost of your riding buddy. Life is short...

Was he a member of the FZ6 forum? Might be a good thing to make an announcement. Sad, sad, sad...
 
linkgt

linkgt

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Marthy said:
Sorry for the lost of your riding buddy. Life is short...

Was he a member of the FZ6 forum? Might be a good thing to make an announcement. Sad, sad, sad...
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Nah I don't think so. I told him to go there for help and all but I think he just lurked. I'll make an announcement anyway though. :/

Edit: Saw you already made one, thanks man.
 
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Marthy

World Most Bad A$$ 6R
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linkgt said:
Nah I don't think so. I told him to go there for help and all but I think he just lurked. I'll make an announcement anyway though. :/

Edit: Saw you already made one, thanks man.
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I wasn't sure if you had a FZ6 profile... so i put something out there...
 

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