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CLathrop
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American killed in motorcycle crash in Eréndira
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
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Oops, someone applying archaic Microsoft rules. Try this: https://www.elvigia.net/911/2019/3/11/fallece-motociclista-a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Very sad news. A late mod. KTM is a handful and requires a skillful rider.
Every beautiful beach in the world needs a few condo towers - NOT.
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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.
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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?
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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
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| 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
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rain slick road Larry? drizzled all day in rosarito
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Quote: Originally posted by weebray |
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
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This^. Been riding dirt bikes since the early 70's and what he says is spot on.
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Simple Story
For whatever reason, rider screwed up.
It happens everyday.
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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.
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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.
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A REASONABLE Rider .................
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.
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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.
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