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Swede

(38,071 posts) Sat Nov 1, 2025, 09:35 AM Nov 1

I've lost 2 friends to motorcycle accidents.

One just this week, the other (my best friend since grade one) happened in 2009. I will never get on a bike. But I won't judge those that do enjoy them.

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I've lost 2 friends to motorcycle accidents. (Original Post) Swede Nov 1 OP

I used to.... markie Nov 1 #1

Its a grey day here in Wisc Tetrachloride Nov 1 #2

My co-worker took over my beat after I retired and was killed by intoxicated driver on that route shortly after that Ponietz Nov 1 #3

Sorry to hear. ATV deaths are high in my area too. twodogsbarking Nov 1 #4

markie

(23,794 posts)

1. I used to....

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 10:22 AM

Nov 1

just have to say... Please wear a helmet if you do! I wouldn't be here if I hadn't

Tetrachloride

(9,287 posts)

2. Its a grey day here in Wisc

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 10:32 AM

Nov 1

I am glad to be inside

don't want to be on the road

sorry for your losses

Ponietz

(4,216 posts)

3. My co-worker took over my beat after I retired and was killed by intoxicated driver on that route shortly after that

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 11:49 AM

Nov 1

Riding his Beamer was his favorite thing in life.

I rode for 10 years until I was 30. I’m lucky to be alive.

twodogsbarking

(17,204 posts)

4. Sorry to hear. ATV deaths are high in my area too.

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Sat Nov 1, 2025, 02:06 PM

Nov 1

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