thegreyman
Tuned and Synch'ed
Aight folks-
Just wanted to sober everyone up. We all know as riders the dangers associated with our passion of riding motorcycles. That said it is good to send a friendly reminder from time to time. A very good friend of mine was in s serious wreck today. This happened during morning traffic here in Monterey ( pretty small town) yet it happened. He was travelling roughly 35MPH and now is the hospital with a broken neck ( C5, C6, C7). He is having major surgery tomorrow.
The Rider:
35years old, 10 years of riding experience, mostly knee draggers, lots of track time. Rode all over Europe while he was in the military on a BMW 1000rr.
The Bike:
08 Kawasaki 636. Interestingly enough we rode yesterday and after riding the Griso, he was going to sell his ninja and buy a Griso.
The Accident:
Aprox 0705hrs. Downtown monterey. Rider was on the left lane of a two lane city road, the car in front him was going too slow, so he accelerated and changed lanes, merged onto the right lane. As he was merging ( 35mph) the car in front of him slammed his breaks ( reason unknown). Rider hit both brakes veered right and slammed into a parked car ( streets are tight in Monterey). Apparently he went topside and feel over the parked car. Rider was wearing full face helmet, jacket, gloves, riding pants. No damage to his body- seems all trauma was sustained in his neck.
Overall his spirits are up. Surgery tommorrow, he is already talking about which color Griso to purchase
I am not gonna lie I am little rattled. This is my 3rd friend to get seriously injured in the past 2 years.
Be Careful folks
Just wanted to sober everyone up. We all know as riders the dangers associated with our passion of riding motorcycles. That said it is good to send a friendly reminder from time to time. A very good friend of mine was in s serious wreck today. This happened during morning traffic here in Monterey ( pretty small town) yet it happened. He was travelling roughly 35MPH and now is the hospital with a broken neck ( C5, C6, C7). He is having major surgery tomorrow.
The Rider:
35years old, 10 years of riding experience, mostly knee draggers, lots of track time. Rode all over Europe while he was in the military on a BMW 1000rr.
The Bike:
08 Kawasaki 636. Interestingly enough we rode yesterday and after riding the Griso, he was going to sell his ninja and buy a Griso.
The Accident:
Aprox 0705hrs. Downtown monterey. Rider was on the left lane of a two lane city road, the car in front him was going too slow, so he accelerated and changed lanes, merged onto the right lane. As he was merging ( 35mph) the car in front of him slammed his breaks ( reason unknown). Rider hit both brakes veered right and slammed into a parked car ( streets are tight in Monterey). Apparently he went topside and feel over the parked car. Rider was wearing full face helmet, jacket, gloves, riding pants. No damage to his body- seems all trauma was sustained in his neck.
Overall his spirits are up. Surgery tommorrow, he is already talking about which color Griso to purchase
I am not gonna lie I am little rattled. This is my 3rd friend to get seriously injured in the past 2 years.
Be Careful folks