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American killed in motorcycle crash in Eréndira

CLathrop - 3-11-2019 at 02:29 PM

James Alan Libby, 64 years old, was killed when his motorcycle skidded into a truck on the road to Eréndira. He was run over and dragged 70 feet. He was riding a black and white 2017 KTM.

https://www.elvigia.net/911/2019/3/11/fallece-motociclista-arrollado-en-carretera-de-erendira-323710.htm

Don Pisto - 3-11-2019 at 02:32 PM

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StuckSucks - 3-11-2019 at 02:49 PM

Oops, someone applying archaic Microsoft rules. Try this: https://www.elvigia.net/911/2019/3/11/fallece-motociclista-a...

pauldavidmena - 3-11-2019 at 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto  
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It looks like the link is missing the trailing "l" in "html". Try https://www.elvigia.net/911/2019/3/11/fallece-motociclista-arrollado-en-carretera-de-erendira-323710.html instead.

bajatrailrider - 3-11-2019 at 08:39 PM

As reported from people at this place. Anyone that knows this paved road. There are 3 turns that you need very slow speed. It was reported that he crossed over centerline hit propane truck. Same driver that delivers in my town. When I ride Moto or truck I perfer to take off road route as much safer . Godspeed.

DanO - 3-11-2019 at 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
As reported from people at this place. Anyone that knows this paved road. There are 3 turns that you need very slow speed. It was reported that he crossed over centerline hit propane truck. Same driver that delivers in my town. When I ride Moto or truck I perfer to take off road route as much safer . Godspeed.


Damn good advice on both counts. Take blind corners slow and keep it off road when you can. Trucks always win. DEP.

weebray - 3-12-2019 at 09:18 AM

Very sad news. A late mod. KTM is a handful and requires a skillful rider.

bajatrailrider - 3-12-2019 at 09:33 AM

These curves come up very quick if the sign says slow to 20k . You need half that as the driver going other way is Hazzard. Many wrecks on these turns.

Don Pisto - 3-12-2019 at 10:27 AM

went in too hot and stood it up:( so sad RIP amigo. story says 11:52, do we know if this was noon or midnight?

bajatrailrider - 3-12-2019 at 10:44 AM

It was daytime as I was on dirt bike ride till noon that day . A Mexican amigo called me after 1:00 .to check on my well being as he saw me take off in morning with other bikes. His report from from accident was red bike with led light hit blue Dodge pickup . Since I own both that is why he called. That was not correct as other person on that road at time of accident. Reported other wise.Any accident very sad indeed

willardguy - 3-12-2019 at 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
It was daytime as I was on dirt bike ride till noon that day . A Mexican amigo called me after 1:00 .to check on my well being as he saw me take off in morning with other bikes. His report from from accident was red bike with led light hit blue Dodge pickup . Since I own both that is why he called. That was not correct as other person on that road at time of accident. Reported other wise.Any accident very sad indeed


:( rain slick road Larry? drizzled all day in rosarito

bajatrailrider - 3-12-2019 at 03:01 PM

It did rain that day we where riding. I was told today the rider rode Baja 18 years knew that road. Was hi speed accident. The blue ram pick up was also in accident one other rider hit but ok. Don't quote me on that.

bajatrailrider - 3-12-2019 at 03:04 PM

As far as I late ktm 500 a handful true but wreck on paved road. Easy to ride long as it does not break down.

weebray - 3-13-2019 at 07:55 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
As far as I late ktm 500 a handful true but wreck on paved road. Easy to ride long as it does not break down.


I know nothing about the experience level of the unfortunate rider. I do know my own and it is significant. ANY 500cc modern dirt bike is a handful, not easy to ride, especially on pavement at high speed in corners. It was not intended for this purpose. Sorry if I come out too strong here but I have stories.

Bubba - 3-13-2019 at 09:11 AM

Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
As far as I late ktm 500 a handful true but wreck on paved road. Easy to ride long as it does not break down.


I know nothing about the experience level of the unfortunate rider. I do know my own and it is significant. ANY 500cc modern dirt bike is a handful, not easy to ride, especially on pavement at high speed in corners. It was not intended for this purpose. Sorry if I come out too strong here but I have stories.


This^. Been riding dirt bikes since the early 70's and what he says is spot on.

Simple Story

MrBillM - 3-13-2019 at 07:11 PM

For whatever reason, rider screwed up.

It happens everyday.

bajatrailrider - 3-13-2019 at 07:47 PM

I have a 50hp 450 even I like my 250 better everywhere. There is no problem I can see riding on the street. Ever hear slow and easy even more slow and easy Mexico. I was riding the same day the accident happed. At that time it was raining dirt bike paved road super slow please.

weebray - 3-15-2019 at 08:42 AM

Simple accident maybe simple story not. Putting "rider" in your nom de plume does not an expert make. A reasonabe experienced rider would tell you that riding a dirt bike on pavement IS a problem. The bike, the suspension, the tires are not designed for that. Normally this is not a problem - the key word being normally. This opens up a whole can of worms involving the whole motorcycle industry, especially Harley. In their eagerness to make a buck bikes are being sold to unknowing victims. The problem starts with the first challenging turn they come to. I have stories. Stories about dead people.

A REASONABLE Rider .................

MrBillM - 3-15-2019 at 10:09 AM

Personal experience in decades ('60s-'70s-'80s) of riding on and off-road North or South of the border and witnessing others daily (especially the 29 Palms Marines) would indicate that a reasonable (read responsible) rider is pretty much an oxymoron.

And that included (in my younger frequent riding) ME. Which included a few contacts with the ground. Fortunately, without serious contact with other vehicles.

weebray - 3-16-2019 at 08:28 AM

Riding a scoot is dangerous. It requires you be alert and oriented X10. The MSF course is only a peek into the world of riding. I do not recommend it for "styling". If you are going to ride spend a few days, at least, on a small displacement bike in the dirt. After you fall off a dozen times you will have acquired skills transferable to the street. It may save your life, it did mine. Mind you I did not heed this advice. Fortunately, I was too young for a license and snuck out my brothers 441 Victor to hill climb. I learned the hard way.

Rocketing down the Road

MrBillM - 3-17-2019 at 05:42 PM

Heading west down the highway Friday a.m., two of those "Bullet-Bikes", weaving through traffic together, approached (likely from 29 Palms MCB) and passed at (more or less) 100 mph.

Whenever one of unlucky ones makes the local paper (deceased), I'm reminded of what a common occurrence those "Zooming" encounters are. It's surprising that there are only a few fatalities each year.



mtgoat666 - 3-17-2019 at 06:41 PM

Quote: Originally posted by MrBillM  
Heading west down the highway Friday a.m., two of those "Bullet-Bikes", weaving through traffic together, approached (likely from 29 Palms MCB) and passed at (more or less) 100 mph.

Whenever one of unlucky ones makes the local paper (deceased), I'm reminded of what a common occurrence those "Zooming" encounters are. It's surprising that there are only a few fatalities each year.





Hey, as long as they don’t hurt a pedestrian or a cager, I look forward to the carnage, as long as it does not cause an inconvenient traffic jam.

If you are stupid enough to drive like that, probably best to remove that individual from the gene pool.