Sportbike crash on I25

[mtnairlover]

It was southbound in the lane next to the fast lane (right around the Auraria exit). I was heading north and glanced over because someone on a sport bike had gone by about a second earlier wearing no helmet, t-shirt and shorts. When he passed and I shook my head, is when I saw the other bike low-siding. Everyone around him didn't even seem to notice. There was a guy on a bike closer to the right lane...I think he noticed.

As I passed and looked in my mirror, the bike was starting to spin. I grabbed my mouth as I gasped. I didn't see the rider anywhere :(. I just kept hoping that whomever the rider was, that he/she was actually wearing gear.

Cars finally began stopping as drivers began noticing the carnage unfolding.

Don't know why I'm posting because it's like beating a dead horse. I have a special request anyway...if you know someone, or if you are one of those who does not wear gear because it's hot outside...would you please reconsider? Please!

[madvlad]

That sucks hopefully the rider is okay

[Jmuduke3140]

Just got back from riding, it was hot as hell but I'm still in all my gear. A few minutes of discomfort is better than a lifetime of regret.

[Ghost]

Just got back from riding, it was hot as hell but I'm still in all my gear. A few minutes of discomfort is better than a lifetime of regret.

Same, I'm back in my (fuel soaked) full gear...won't ride without out.

Now, of course, I'm considering Nomex underwear...

[TransNone13]

You'd be an inverted version of your avatar if you caught fire...

[Ghost]

You'd be an inverted version of your avatar if you caught fire...

Lol, No shit. And, to be honest, it was all I could think of the whole damn ride home...

I don't know what temp gas boils at, but it's something I could go my entire life without seeing again...

((Sorry for the Hijack))

[TransNone13]

*/Threadjack Chevron Unleaded: Boiling Point: 37.8°C (100°F) - 204.4°C (400°F) (Typical)

[Ghost]

*/Threadjack Chevron Unleaded: Boiling Point: 37.8°C (100°F) - 204.4°C (400°F) (Typical)

Does it describe how creepy of a sensation it is to witness?

(And, for what it's worth, this was a blend of Shell 91 and Conoco 91--which tasted about as bad as you'd imagine.)

[Clovis]

Wait... Did someone catch on fire??

[Wrider]

I saw a couple of sweet bikes on I-25 today, an MV Agust F4, two Aprilia Tuonos riding together, then saw a Nissan GTR as well.

[Ghost]

Wait... Did someone catch on fire??

No. But one spark and it was a distinct possibility. WolfEyez and I were *soaked* in about 2 gallons of gas from my tank, and there was a column of vapor just blowing out like steam from a kettle.

[konaman]

On the gear note, I was out at Deckers today and between there and back to the Springs I saw way to many people in little to no gear. When will people learn?

[Ghost]

On the gear note, I was out at Deckers today and between there and back to the Springs I saw way to many people in little to no gear. When will people learn?

Short answer--never.

Either you're someone who gets it, or you never will.

Cornfed & I saw quite a few guys in squidwear on the way home, all thinking they're too cool...

[mtnairlover]

It's ironic that in this state, there is no helmet law, but that we preach ATGATT here on the forum. I have this theory that unless you know the true pain of loss, you really don't have a clue what you are doing when you go gearless. Well, actually there's one more theory...self-centeredness and stupidity seem to go hand in hand.

I read that other story that someone else posted about a motorcyclist being clipped by a car on I70. I'm wondering if that isn't what happened on I25 as well. Still can't find any info on it, though.

[BC14]

On the gear note, I was out at Deckers today and between there and back to the Springs I saw way to many people in little to no gear. When will people learn?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid
I like definition number 2. It takes age outta the equation, since while one factor, it certainly isn't the end all to squidiot behavior.

[dm_gsxr]

"Better Sweaty Than Bloody"

Hope the rider's ok if scraped up a bit.

Carl