Dragon Claimed Another

phot · 10-19-2012, 06:26 AM

Spotted this on Delphi Forum, page thru the pics to see the outcome.

http://xtremesportsphotography.photo...000&po=0&pc=28

I was on the dragon a couple of weeks ago and thought at the time that many folks were spending far too much time looking at the photographers instead of the road.

VTlkmonster · 10-19-2012, 06:53 AM

Damn, those are some scary pics. Hope the guy turned out ok. Definitely too much time paying attention to the camera.

Loafer · 10-19-2012, 07:18 AM

Was that a Triumph 1600? Seriously that's going to hurt.

**glwilson** · 10-19-2012, 08:08 AM

Ouch...

That particular curve has had several accidents. That photographer has several pics of wrecks on his site at the corner. I know of a couple guys that were also victims on that corner this past summer.

They simply were not paying attention either...

Just think about the "vet"... he was just cruising along and then suddenly.. he owns a very used vet.

**ringadingh** · 10-19-2012, 09:22 AM

At least there are lots of pics for the insurance company to see what happened.

blowndodge · 10-19-2012, 09:41 AM

That was indeed a Thunderbird. OUCH!

Steve in California the camera man would be culpable since he sets up on the side of the road and "distracts" riders.

Jgrazjgraz · 10-19-2012, 09:56 AM

How,why did that happen?! What the hec did he do wrong? Not enough lean?didnt look through the curve?
Scary stuff!

cactusjack · 10-19-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jgrazjgraz

How,why did that happen?! What the hec did he do wrong? Not enough lean?didnt look through the curve?
Scary stuff!

The rider was too busy showing off for the camera.

Sin City Stan · 10-19-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The rider was too busy showing off for the camera.

That's the way I see it.

Blueraven · 10-19-2012, 10:20 AM

There was NO skid marks either. He also came out of a lean, not much in the brakes being applied either. Looks to me a "inexperience" rider for sure.

**trip** · 10-19-2012, 10:30 AM

It appears to me that he might have made that turn and avoided the collision. But, it looks like he was an inexperienced rider too. My 2 cents worth.

I was thinking the same thing glwilson.... that vette owner was just enjoying the road and all of a sudden... I hope that vette didn't have any sentimental value. I'm a vette owner and some of the vette owners I know took delivery of their vette direct from Bowling Green.

Rev · 10-19-2012, 10:50 AM

Unfortunate for the rider.....

But it is a learning opportunity, demonstrating 1. Slow down before the corner. It appears his speed took him across the yellow line. 2. With his eyes focused on the vehicle, he straightens out and hits the target. Always look at the escape path, not the hazard!! It is the only way to avoid tragedy!

I pray this doesn't happen to anyone else. Ride Safe -- and enjoy the ride!

waterman · 10-19-2012, 11:49 AM

It appears that once he started to cross the yellow line he became fixated on the car. He becomes more upright and not leaning for the curve. Remember, you go where you look and he was looking right at the car.

**ringadingh** · 10-19-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

It appears that once he started to cross the yellow line he became fixated on the car. He becomes more upright and not leaning for the curve. Remember, you go where you look and he was looking right at the car.

Thats exactly what he did, an expensive mistake to make for sure.

jandreu · 10-19-2012, 12:51 PM

Poor guy in the vette! I agree that the comm. photo guy needs to stop distracting riders.

10-19-2012, 06:26 AM	#1
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10-19-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Ouch... That particular curve has had several accidents. That photographer has several pics of wrecks on his site at the corner. I know of a couple guys that were also victims on that corner this past summer. They simply were not paying attention either... Just think about the "vet"... he was just cruising along and then suddenly.. he owns a very used vet. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-19-2012, 09:22 AM	#5
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10-19-2012, 09:41 AM	#6
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10-19-2012, 06:53 AM	#2
VTlkmonster Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vermont Posts: 24	Damn, those are some scary pics. Hope the guy turned out ok. Definitely too much time paying attention to the camera.
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10-19-2012, 09:56 AM	#7
Jgrazjgraz Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 65	How,why did that happen?! What the hec did he do wrong? Not enough lean?didnt look through the curve? Scary stuff!
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10-19-2012, 10:20 AM	#10
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	There was NO skid marks either. He also came out of a lean, not much in the brakes being applied either. Looks to me a "inexperience" rider for sure. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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10-19-2012, 10:30 AM	#11
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	It appears to me that he might have made that turn and avoided the collision. But, it looks like he was an inexperienced rider too. My 2 cents worth. I was thinking the same thing glwilson.... that vette owner was just enjoying the road and all of a sudden... I hope that vette didn't have any sentimental value. I'm a vette owner and some of the vette owners I know took delivery of their vette direct from Bowling Green. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-19-2012, 10:50 AM	#12
Rev Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 6	Unfortunate for the rider..... But it is a learning opportunity, demonstrating 1. Slow down before the corner. It appears his speed took him across the yellow line. 2. With his eyes focused on the vehicle, he straightens out and hits the target. Always look at the escape path, not the hazard!! It is the only way to avoid tragedy! I pray this doesn't happen to anyone else. Ride Safe -- and enjoy the ride! __________________ ~V~ REV Tuscaloosa, AL VBA 2020 VROC 2925 2011 Vaquero Blk Mystique 1999 G/G Nomad Jammer retired
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10-19-2012, 11:49 AM	#13
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	It appears that once he started to cross the yellow line he became fixated on the car. He becomes more upright and not leaning for the curve. Remember, you go where you look and he was looking right at the car. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Poor guy in the vette! I agree that the comm. photo guy needs to stop distracting riders. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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