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BajaBlanca
 
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Motorcycle accident 2 20 2021 
 
 
There was a very bad accident between TJ and Mexicali and they are asking if anyone recognizes this man.  He was taken to Mexicali hospital.  I saw
this on facebook and am sharing but I do not have any more details. 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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BajaBlanca
 
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Emergencias Palafox 
Yesterday at 1:24 PM  ·  
SE BUSCA A SUS FAMILIARES... Por si alguien lo conoce, motociclista accidentado en la  
rumorosa descendente (de Tijuana a Mexicali) todavía tenía signos vitales pero estaba inconsciente. Lo llevaron al hospital de Mexicali, favor de
compartir, fue hace rato  
sábado 20 febrero 2021. 
 
translation:  looking for family if anyone recognizes him, he was in a motorcycle accident on la rumorosa between TJ and Mexicali, he was alive but
unconscious.  Please share, this just happened 2 20 2021
 
 
 
 
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Looks like the bike was stolen sometime prior to Feb 2018
 
 
 
 
Woke! 
 
Hands off! 
 
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.” 
 
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
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Hmmmm, wonder whose bike it was. I was thinking license plate might help identify the guy.....and  then saw plate dates. 
 
As an aside, the first time I met Blanca and Les was at the hotel in Catavina....and they  had just come across a MC accident  south of there where an
American riding solo  died. 
 
They were  visibly shaken by the experience..... hopefully, Blanca, this is the last one you experience.
 
 
 
 
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what makes you think the bike was stolen? 9 out 10 ca. plates here are expired.......did someone run this plate? 
 
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evil facebook reports he's in the hospital with his family
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Not a fan of street bikes.  So dangerous.  
 
 
 
 
 
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Not so much if you are a skilled rider. Even riding in circles on a beach has its inherent risks.
 
 
 
 
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Not near the same risks.  Skill does nothing for you when big metal objects outside your control are buzzing around you.  Don't try to fool yourself
otherwise just because you've been lucky so far. 
 
I'd never ride a street bike or ever encourage my kids to do so.  Do everything possible to discourage it.  Just a really bad idea other than short
trips here and there in light traffic areas. 
 
 
 
 
 
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Street:  Over 300,00 miles and 45 years... only injury was one pavement rash on elbow one time. 
 
 
Dirt:   About 40,000 miles in 20 years: One broken fibula, one foot fracture, three serious sternum injuries, two concussions, wrist injuries, torn
elbow ligament, tailbone injury that took 4 years to heal.....all aggravating  most joints with arthritis. 
 
Tell me again what is dangerous.
 
 
 
 
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Sounds like you suck at riding in the dirt.  Got my 1st dirt bike at 11, and the worst is getting the wind knocked out of me.  Was too busy having fun
to count the miles. 
 
Stay off the pavement.  You don't want your luck to run out. 
 
 
 
 
 
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if you don't get bucked off once in a while,  you're not riding hard enough jiz! 
55 years on the street...not  out of luck yet. even longer dirt riding. 
forgive me if if ignore your sage counsel. btw isn't shunning street riding due to perceived danger seems equivalent to basement hiding due to
pandemic fears you often mention.  
 
 
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With age, comes a cage was my approach. Still ride a horse though which is no smarter than a gopher (similar brains for both)
 
 
 
 
Es Todo Bueno 
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I'll quit riding when I'm too weak to pick my motorbikes up after a fall. 
so many folks just can't wait to be old.
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then again I think you owe Buck a debt of gratitude, thats one less knucklehead on the road 
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Sad to say I agree motoged looks like you suck at dirt biking. Come ride with us we will teach you. Stay off street bikes dangerous.
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Slick,  
Thanks for taking the time to come back with one of your typical replies.... and so predictable. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider    |  | Sad to say I agree motoged looks like you suck at dirt biking. Come ride with us we will teach you. Stay off street bikes dangerous.
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Ya?  Well, you suck at spelling and grammar    
 
Have you ever sustained an injury resulting from your phenomenal career in riding?  If you ride like you spell and construct a sentence, I don't think
you have much to teach me. 
 
 
 
 
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Indeed, it looks like he is Mexican and an engineer.  His family is with him. 
 
I sure hope he pulls through!
 
 
 
 
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Not all riding is alike... 
 
 
 Quote: Originally posted by JZ    |  Sounds like you suck at riding in the dirt.  Got my 1st dirt bike at 11, and the worst is getting the wind knocked out of me.  Was too busy having fun
to count the miles. 
 
Stay off the pavement.  You don't want your luck to run out. 
 
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Riders, we all live in different places, ride different places, and have our own individual experiences.  I know Motoged (full disclosure), have
ridden with him, travelled and rode the peninsula with him.  His injuries are real and are directly related to the terrain he choses to ride.  Some
people just ride roads, which is great but lets try to keep perspective.  
  The ratio of road miles to off-road miles, relating to injuries, should give an idea of ability...lots of "other stuff" on a roadway.  Off road
riding has its own difficulties.  I don't know you JZ but all i have seen is gravel road shots and "hey look at what i've got" pics.  I am glad you
haven't had any injuries doing this though.... 
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