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posted April 22, 2007 07:32 PM
 Edited By: smokinzx14 on 22 Apr 2007 20:52
White zx14 down driver killed..
Just got news from tonytooth that he saw a very short Breaking New story about a Motorcycle that had hit the rear of a car and the rider was killed ... Tony said the picture of the bike was a white zx14 and looked to be stock (no Mods) .....This happen in Largo FL around 11:00 tonight ... Anyone one we know ???or possible memeber here??? Anybody have info please post up ...Smokin...
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posted April 23, 2007 03:11 AM
any updates ?
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posted April 23, 2007 07:41 AM
Edited By: tonytooth on 23 Apr 2007 08:41
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2007/4/23/241462.html?title=Largo+man+dies+in+motorcycle+crash
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posted April 23, 2007 07:47 AM
Confirmed, it was a ZX14. They made a point to add that to there short story.
http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2007/04/largo_motorcycl_1.html
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posted April 23, 2007 09:03 AM
Sometimes old people panic and slam on the brakes when you come up on them too fast, it's happened to me! Almost killed me.
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posted April 23, 2007 10:33 AM
I am not sure if it was the same guy but I did see a white Ninja when I was in Largo, FL last weekend with some friends. We went over there to go to Adventure Island and we were in Largo visiting with one of my friend's Mom at the time. He was really opened up on the throttle and I twisted around because it was the first ZX-14 I saw all weekend. There were a lot of Goldwings and naked bikes, and a few sportbikes but they were smaller and older on average. I do not see many white Ninja's around... I wonder if that was him. Well, if so he died having the time of his life!
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posted April 23, 2007 10:37 AM
Edited By: shawnski on 23 Apr 2007 11:39
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I am not sure if it was the same guy but I did see a white Ninja when I was in Largo, FL last weekend with some friends. We went over there to go to Adventure Island and we were in Largo visiting with one of my friend's Mom at the time. He was really opened up on the throttle and I twisted around because it was the first ZX-14 I saw all weekend. There were a lot of Goldwings and naked bikes, and a few sportbikes but they were smaller and older on average. I do not see many white Ninja's around... I wonder if that was him. Well, if so he died having the time of his life!
unfortunately time of his life did not last long!
going 75 in 35 in public street , u got to use your head, 44 years young too. SAD!
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posted April 23, 2007 10:42 AM
not to sound cold hard, but notice that the front of the bike did not break off
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posted April 23, 2007 10:54 AM
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not to sound cold hard, but notice that the front of the bike did not break off
+1
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posted April 23, 2007 11:19 AM
ON a side note another zx14 got bitt by the wheelie slam busted oil pan at the track stunt... red zx14 out of houston crashed rider banged up... dazed and confussed with ego crushed from what i heard
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posted April 23, 2007 11:37 AM
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ON a side note another zx14 got bitt by the wheelie slam busted oil pan at the track stunt... red zx14 out of houston crashed rider banged up... dazed and confussed with ego crushed from what i heard
I heard that it was lowered...2" clearence.
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posted April 23, 2007 11:52 AM
Not sure if you are referring to the Houston guy that wrecked at San Antonio Raceway Saturday, but if so, it was a black ZX-14, lowered with extensions. He wheelied off the line, came down and busted oil pan and immediately lost traction. Bike slid back and forth violently before crashing. Driver was slightly injured, but will be ok. Bike did have frame sliders and did not look in too bad of condition.
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posted April 23, 2007 01:09 PM
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unfortunately time of his life did not last long!
going 75 in 35 in public street , u got to use your head, 44 years young too. SAD!
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so sad to hear !
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posted April 23, 2007 02:06 PM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 23 Apr 2007 15:06
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Not sure if you are referring to the Houston guy that wrecked at San Antonio Raceway Saturday, but if so, it was a black ZX-14, lowered with extensions. He wheelied off the line, came down and busted oil pan and immediately lost traction. Bike slid back and forth violently before crashing. Driver was slightly injured, but will be ok. Bike did have frame sliders and did not look in too bad of condition.
yes thats the one.... sorry i guess i got bad info on color.... did you race there..
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posted April 23, 2007 02:12 PM
I bet its the white one we see at QSL because I'm hearing from the dealers they aren't selling many around here.
Then a few miles away we lost the 20 year old to the drunk dude Saturday night on the Courtney Campbell Causeway too. Tony I can't believe we pulled out of there 5 minutes before that accident happened.
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tonytooth
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posted April 23, 2007 02:34 PM
I know, right. Too close for comfort. The sixteen year old girl was killed also when she walked in his path. This was another one this weekend http://tboblogs.com/index.php/newswire/story/motorcyclist-killed-on-collier-parkway/?imw=Y
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posted April 23, 2007 02:59 PM
Edited By: smokinzx14 on 23 Apr 2007 16:00
Here is a picture of the zx14 ....sad..
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posted April 23, 2007 03:12 PM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 23 Apr 2007 16:14
http://www.motohouston.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27694
long read about a rider blowing a corner and head on into another bike 2 up.... this forum reports more wreaks than all the news show in a year around here and its only Houston
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posted April 23, 2007 03:35 PM
Bloody hell - bad time on the road at the moment. Has been a lot of bikes down in the last week to without fatalities.
Take care guys - don't want to hear any more.
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posted April 23, 2007 03:35 PM
Edited By: ZREXER on 23 Apr 2007 16:38
You really have to watch it on this bike. The rest of the world seems to be in 'slow motion' when you are on this bike.
So easy and so quick to get up to 150 mph, let alone the 75 mph the police felt that this guy was going....................so easy to close quickly on slower moving vehicles.
Really sucks the guy died and I feel bad for his family, none of us need the 'press' that comes from these accidents.
Be careful on the street guys, we all have familes, this is a hobby, it is not worth any of our lives!
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posted April 23, 2007 03:54 PM
RIP... 
Had a RV pull into the passing lane right in front of me Sun. Long uphill run 2 lane divided hwy. Me 80+ RV 35mph
I love my 14's brakes.. and am glad I know how to use them.
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posted April 23, 2007 04:35 PM
Never, ever go 75MPH at night anywhere, even on the interstate!
You could end up like the HMS Titanic on her maiden voyage.
A dark object slowly reveals itself out of the dark gloom, bam you're dead.
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posted April 23, 2007 08:15 PM
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RIP...
Had a RV pull into the passing lane right in front of me Sun. Long uphill run 2 lane divided hwy. Me 80+ RV 35mph
I love my 14's brakes.. and am glad I know how to use them.
I understand. A women merges onto a four lane highway in a small SUV the other night and almost runs me into the concrete railing of a bridge two lanes away. She looks at me like it was my fault for her cutting across two lanes without looking. Maybe I ought to change my avatar. Thank God for these brakes. . . and his mercy.
This brings up the next question. Has anyone come across an air horn that fits 14 yet? I'm looking for one that will seriously wake these drivers up.
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posted April 23, 2007 09:22 PM
Not saying this about any of the deceased mentioned here but it seems like this time of year always brings A LOT of accidents, squids getting there new bikes and heading out with no idea of what they are doing!! I live by the adage "If I dont know you and know you CAN ride I dont ride with you PERIOD"!!! To many squids in groups I just hope these people had a relationship with Jesus for their sake, you never know when it is your time.
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posted April 24, 2007 06:22 PM
In regards to the Deaths. I hate to hear of any deaths. Life is short. Why make it shorter. Play safe.
I cannot lay blame on the bikes.
Only the end user's.
We must all strive to keep the hobby safe.
The bike really rocks. It will even rock harder after this fall.
You know the power these bikes generate. It takes more controll not to speed.
I dont have to prove nothing to anyone. Everyone knows its the fastest prod bike made.
So slow down boy's. It isant a race, unless your on the track. Then givr hell!
A few years ago I was doing about 160km 100mph down the highway and was day dreaming. I came up on a car doing 50kmh... I was on my FJ1200...I was not impressed.
As far as an air horn... Exhaust system. The louder the system, the safer we are.
People drive in a daze... Their response after taking out a cyclist is always I didnt see him.
Everyone asumes speed, due the the media and lack of information. Instead of the ass behind the wheel. Bikes always get a bad rap. I cleaned up 6 bottles of vodka in the ditch in front of my house. I was discusted. I left them on the side of the road, for everyone to see. The town came by and picked them up. Town beautyfication program. (crap) Nothing but a bunch of alcoholics driving around here. Everyone in jail or lost lic. Sad really.
B safe.
Spring is here in Ont Canada sand is an issue on the roads. Watch for it!
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