In this video I’ll talk about a case I testified on as an expert witness. Plus I’ll include a quick riding tip, and, I’ll tell you about the special of the week!
for your 10.00 discount)
In this video I’ll talk about a case I testified on as an expert witness. Plus I’ll include a quick riding tip, and, I’ll tell you about the special of the week!
for your 10.00 discount)
The rider had no business being on a bike. He's definitely the cause for the crash, but his mother is at least partially responsible as well for helping him get the bike.
I had a friend back in the '80's that wanted one of the Japanese superbikes. He knew how much saddle time I had put in, so he asked my opinion. I told him that was a very bad idea, and to buy a used 500 to 750cc bike to learn how to ride. I offered to show him as much as I could.
He ignored me, bought the bike he wanted and died a week later while RACING someone else on the street. Yet another coffin to carry.
The jury got it right, thanks in part to Jerry.
Does the 40 psi on your front tire work with a Yamaha Vstar950 Touring edition??
ride like theyre all out to get ya.
Can't Blame the trucker for a reckless driver who had no business being on a motorcycle. I ride a larger bike and I drive large fire trucks. I feel bad for the trucker having to deal with this. It's hard to see average cars at times in these vehicles. The rider had a significant history of poor behavior. His mother practically signed his death warrant when she cosigned
I agree he shouldn't have ever been on the bike to begin with,that said I say mom and her son were both responsible ,she knowingly consigned for the purchase with the knowledge he had no license and the reason's why he had it revoked, therefore I say she is guilty for the loss of her son , and that is going to be her life sentence…
IMO, if someone that is unlicensed decides to operate any motor vehicle on a state/county roadway and they get into an accident, then that is on them. They shouldn’t have been operating the vehicle.
THE most dangerous place for a motorcycle is the public roads.
Treat the road like a race track & you will not be riding or living for long.
A few things contributed to this fatal accident. maybe a condition for the co-signer should have made was that if the young man got his license and necessary motorcycle driving course first then she would consider co-signing. That would have been a great first step. The rest of the story is on the motorcyclist. At those high speeds that small dot far away in the distance was plenty far enough for the trucker to pull out onto a 40 mph posted road with plenty of time to safely spare I believe…..(unless the motorcycle was traveling possibly 150 mph) at distance it's impossible to gage speed and knowing the posted speed limit is 40. No way the trucker would have known. If he or she had known they wouldn't have pulled out! And they would have wanted to watch a bike speed by that fast for the wow affect! Many years ago I was taught that when your done with your ride and home safe your mentaly exhausted from doing all of the anticipating at intersections,mirror checks, at stops at red red lights staying in the mirror to make sure the driver behind you actually see's you and slows down to a stop. Always looking and driving as if nobody can see me. I do these things instinctively now and the fatigue is nothing these days. just a couple weekends ago here there were 3 fatalities in three separate accidents over the weekend. All on crotch rocket's,and all speeding! it's like a epidemic of rev bombing rookie squids speeding and reving everywhere here. And the fatalities keep piling up. someone needs to tell them that they all sound alike reving the Japanese motors and most don't think it's cool at all…it's very rookie. Act like you've been there before and don't look stupid….stupid gets you dead dummy! Great video! thought I was the only one putting extra pounds in my front tire for that exact reason. Great tip that works !
Its a no Brainer, should not have been aloud the motorcycle in the first place ? No license, easy, no motorcycle.
And obviously had no idea how to ride correctly.
I have been riding for over 50 years and I still don't get counter steering, when I turn and lean to the right my bike goes to the right, when I turn and lean left my bike goes left. I must be doing something wrong. Yea 140 in a 40 zone is what Darwin wrote about years ago.
Rider and mom's fault 100%
100% Motorcyclists fault, and Mom for helping him buy it without getting a license. How did this litigation even get that far?
His fault failure to keep his vehicle under control
His fault failure to keep his vehicle under control
Thank you for the tip on the front tire inflation for HD. I will give it a try, In my opinion, the rider bear responsibility. Unfortunate as the outcome is, there are too many red flags that indicate he was not knowledgeable or skilled to be riding. Tragic.
His mother should have not co signed
Regardless any situation
BUT I’LL HAVE TO SAY ITS THE MOTORCYCLIST THAT WAS AT FAULT
If I had been a juror on that trial, my opinion would be against the rider for the following reasons:
1. He had no license to operate the vehicle, legally. Therefore, he should not have been on the road.
2. Improper riding technique and lack of skills show that the rider had no concern for himself, or others on the roads.
3. His wanton disregard for anyone's safety, including his own, is apparent due to his reckless disregard for traffic laws in place for that location and time.
4. The speed of his vehicle just prior to the crash leave no doubt as to his choice to drive in a manner consistent with reckless endangerment of his life, and those around his vehicle.
5. The circumstantial evidence of his prior citations, and subsequent suspensions, lead me to believe his pattern of operating any vehicle was in total disregard of any traffic laws in place.
Its the mothers fault, she needs to go to jail, and pay our rate increases.
In my opinion he was stupid riding a high-end sports bike with no license and no bike skills. Crazy rider.
Mostly the rider's fault. He had no business being on the road, since he didn' have a valid license. Plus he didn't know how to handle the bike. Also he did go way over the speedlimit. I see partial fault at the mom. She must have known that he had been in trouble for reckless driving and still cosigned for him to get a bike he couldn't handle.
Kawasaki ZX-14 is no longer the BUSA KILLER… it’s a Box Truck lol
Honestly the young man may he rest in peace was the liable one. While I'm a trucker myself an I've seen truckers that shouldn't be behind the wheel I agree that it's hard to judge speed on any vehicle the worst being a motorcycle he shouldn't have gotten the bike with no knowledge of riding or license. If nothing else he should have at least been going the posted speed limit that might have saved his life. The rider was to blame and new riders myself included should let this be a lesson to us.
sounds like a spoiled brat! & Mom signed to shut him up?? now she has to live with her self.
Without a license, going 140, instead of 40, that's make it easy to judge, it was the bike fault no doubts..
Been driving choppers since1975, had som crashes, but nothing serious, so since many years I drive more carefully, and never let my guard down, and at times a treat car driver that an Elk, in other words, Im prepared for almost anything crazy.
There are car drivers that are old and half way blind, coming up from the side of the road, and one thing I also learned is to keep well distance to the car infront of you.
Im not afraid while driving, but more like a hawk on the road, I always been driving bikes with long forks.
My present bike is a Harley (1947), with jokey shift and foot clutch, and 16inch extended fork, steering head angled out, which gives a nice ride. I can go fast when I want to but most of the time I drive like 90-100km/Hour cruising speed.
Open and shut! I sincerely hope no money was paid by the trucking company or it’s insurance! 90% rider 10% mom.