The key words in this post are "very fast".
I don't care how good or experienced a rider you are. If you come hot into a blind turn only to find a road hazard that you can't overcome, your day is over.
To incur the sort of injuries this chap experienced, he may have been carrying some speed.
I wish him a full and speedy recovery. Folks, pleae ride safe.
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the real tragedy about all this...from that other site...
http://www.triumphrat.net/2400939-post63.html
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10-19-2012, 08:02 PM #63 (permalink)
CCRIDER72
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You know there's even more to this story than this one crash. It seems fluids were left on the road after the crash and a very fast local rider (63 year old grandpa, I'm not joking he's probably the best rider at the Gap!) that rides a GSXR 750 crashed from the fluids and was sent down the mountain with very serious injuries. the injuries included:
Fractured skull around orbital area
Missing top 4 teeth
Lip split up to nose
Broken neck
Broken back
2 collapsed lungs
Multiple ribs broken on both sides
Lacerated liver
Busted up kidney
Heavy bruising on right side
Keep in mind he was wearing ALL the gear! (One piece leathers, full face etc) I imagine he would not be here now otherwise. The Dragon is no joke folks.
His name is Jeff so say a prayer or 2 for his speedy recovery. I've met him a few times and he is a super nice guy that just loves riding. He is an X-racer from the 80s and from what I've heard he was a pretty good racer. A few more well wishes and prayers for him sure can't hurt!
Hope that guy makes it thru.
