Another fallen rider...

JoJoYZF · 07-24-2009, 12:15 AM

Another rider was killed at the Gap today and unfortunately it happened to be one of the most helpful and most passionate riders on my bike specific forum. He was only 22 and loved riding. The board was doing their yearly gap meet and him and one of the admins actually were doing an iron butt to get there. They made it and sadly the admin will now be riding home solo.

http://www.yzf600r.com/phpBB2/viewto...st=0&sk=t&sd=a

According to the tailofthedragon.com, its the third rider this year to get killed in that specific corner.

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JULY 23: BULLETIN - Another motorcycle fatality this morning on NC 28 near 20-Mile Ranger Station between Fontana and the Gap. Motorcycle vs car in the 10 mph corner. This is the third death this year in this particular corner. CAN NC DOT DO SOMETHING TO HELP WARN RIDERS ..... PLEASE.

Please be careful out there.

RIP Ash

julie j · 07-24-2009, 12:35 AM

That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP

thirdgenlxi · 07-24-2009, 01:52 AM

Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy.

Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends....

For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough!

HokieDNA01 · 07-24-2009, 05:18 AM

If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP

NeonspeedRT · 07-24-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP

I remember you telling us about that corner when we were up there.

RIP to the rider.

JoJoYZF · 07-24-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenlxi

Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy.

Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends....

For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough!

Definitely a great guy. Im not positive but I think they did have this happen before. Ive only been a member of that forum for about 2 years now though.

z06boy · 07-24-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by julie j

That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP

What she said. That sux.

smileyman · 07-24-2009, 09:31 AM

God Speed friend! Prayers for the family.

Wish we could close the dragon to auto traffic. It doesnt really go anywhere you cant get around easier....

Particle Man · 07-24-2009, 10:38 AM

Man, it's definitely not right

RIP

azoomm · 07-24-2009, 10:47 AM

Rip

07-24-2009, 01:52 AM	#3
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy. Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.... For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough! __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

07-24-2009, 05:18 AM	#4
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

07-24-2009, 09:31 AM	#8
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	God Speed friend! Prayers for the family. Wish we could close the dragon to auto traffic. It doesnt really go anywhere you cant get around easier.... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

07-24-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Man, it's definitely not right RIP __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-24-2009, 10:47 AM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Rip __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-24-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP