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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: WendyL on November 10, 2013, 05:17:25 PM

Title: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: WendyL on November 10, 2013, 05:17:25 PM
I was just sent this link by a friend in Tassie, ST1300 rider killed in a collision with a 4wd today.  I don't know if it's anyone we know.  Thoughts are with his family no matter what....

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/1898121/one-dead-after-crash-at-hillwood/?cs=94 (http://www.examiner.com.au/story/1898121/one-dead-after-crash-at-hillwood/?cs=94)
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: Marcus on November 10, 2013, 06:30:12 PM
It doesn't look like an ST.

But thoughts go out to the family regardless
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: WendyL on November 10, 2013, 06:36:55 PM
Quote from: Marcus on November 10, 2013, 06:30:12 PM
It doesn't look like an ST.

But thoughts go out to the family regardless

You're right Marcus, I didn't look closely at the pic, wrong mirrors...
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: TAZZIEBAZ on November 11, 2013, 11:31:29 AM
Saw the news on tele but don't know more than that!

It's sad to hear of any rider down. >:() There are far too many people killed on our roads, and every death affects so many, in so many ways. I lost a beautiful 16 year old daughter in a head-on accident at Beerwah, Queensland, in February 1981, and I know only too well what it does to a family. :'(
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: jwm on November 11, 2013, 11:44:36 AM
A 70 year old involved. A 57 year old and a 67 year old killed on the Snowy Ride last weekend. Us old folks are having a hard time of late. Condolences to the family. a tough time for everyone concerned.

oops, forgot the motorcyclist was that killed on Macquarie Pass.
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: Marcus on November 11, 2013, 11:52:05 AM
Quote from: jwm on November 11, 2013, 11:44:36 AM
A 70 year old involved. A 57 year old and a 67 year old killed on the Snowy Ride last weekend. Us old folks are having a hard time of late.
Good thing I'm 39... got heaps of time
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: TAZZIEBAZ on November 11, 2013, 11:57:52 AM
You're doing well Marcus, I couldn't afford a great bike like an ST1300 at your age, I had to wait until I was an old, oops.....slightly older, fart! :grin
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: jwm on November 11, 2013, 12:26:14 PM
Now there's an idea for a forum question? When is it time to give it away?
Title: Re: ST rider down in Tassie, anyone we know?
Post by: TAZZIEBAZ on November 11, 2013, 02:38:24 PM
Everyone is different, I know people much younger than myself who shouldn't be driving a motor vehicle, in fact you see them all the time.
I think most people who ride a motor cycle will know when it's time to call it a day! I don't see myself giving it away for a long time yet, but then, I'm only 73! :grin

Quote from: jwm on November 11, 2013, 12:26:14 PM
Now there's an idea for a forum question? When is it time to give it away?