Stendori, it always make you think more when something like this hits close to home. I hope your brother is doing alright with it.

Maybe I'll cross the 850 off my wish list.

 

ya, here in central florida just last year 2 friends on ATVs were riding out on fast skinny trails out in the forest and hit each other head on and both died.

 

Always sorry to hear news like this,after 20 years of sales and service of atvs,street and dirtbikes, you never can get used to it. We have had several ourselves. If I ever get to where it doesnt bother me, then I need to get away from this business.

 

Man, sorry to hear about that Stendori. Our prayers are with his family. I've found that, slow or fast, accidents can happen. From what I've seen the guys wearing the most "armor" tend to take the most risks. Sooner or later, that is a good way to end up wrapped around a tree. I think we should drive carefully and wear good protection. Slashsplat sums it up pretty nicely. When I go out I try to remember my wife and kids. I don't want to leave them as a widow and orphans before it is my time to go. As much as I check my own behaviour I try to prepare for the riders who aren't thinking of others and are being reckless. If I see or hear someone coming up behind me quickly I get out of their way. Sorry about the ramblings. This topic always sobers you up.

 

It always pays to be careful. You never know what can happen. One of the worst accidents I've ever had on an ATV was when I was simply riding down the lane to get the mail. Something I do every day and don't even think about.

 

that is just horrible sten! sorry to hear about the loss of a fellow rider... thoughts and prayers to the family and friends

 

saturday,me and my brother were almost hit by a truck,we were at top speed on our preddys going across a parking lot thing,but when we did it there wasnt a truck there,and u know what he didnt even stop or swerve so we went of into a 6ft deep revine!i was about 3 inches away from the bumper while my bro was on my right like 12 inches from me. that was f&*$!*# scary!