Sunday morning the Farley family lost our beloved Jason in a motorcycle accident near Cascade.
He was 29, with a loving family, a good woman and a new baby.
He loved riding. He loved speed. He loved us. He's dead because of excessive speed, unfamiliar riding terrain and probably a "bullet proof" attitude. Nobody expects to die while out having fun on a sunny summer day, that's why they're called "accidents".
To all my forum friends who ride - remember Jason, and be safe.
To all Jason's friends who ride - remember Jason, and be safe.
To my family, some of which I'm sure are reading this, we'll always remember Jason, let's honor his memory by ALWAYS RIDING SAFE!
J.
Full Version: Motorcycle Safety
Indeed Jels, what a tragedy. My heart goes out to his friends and family as well. Sometimes it's stories like this that make me think twice about getting a motorcycle of my own.
Sorry for you and your families loss.
Thanks for the ride safe comments, you can never be too careful.
Thanks for the ride safe comments, you can never be too careful.
Sorry for your loss. 
There are lots of places to learn about motorcycle safety on the net. I learned a lot from them. If you know someone taking too many risks try to show them what they're risking or have them talk to someone who has been through a bad wreck.
There are lots of places to learn about motorcycle safety on the net. I learned a lot from them. If you know someone taking too many risks try to show them what they're risking or have them talk to someone who has been through a bad wreck.
QUOTE (Snoopy @ Jul 1 2008, 11:46 AM) 
Sorry for your loss.
There are lots of places to learn about motorcycle safety on the net. I learned a lot from them. If you know someone taking too many risks try to show them what they're risking or have them talk to someone who has been through a bad wreck.
There are lots of places to learn about motorcycle safety on the net. I learned a lot from them. If you know someone taking too many risks try to show them what they're risking or have them talk to someone who has been through a bad wreck.
He was a knowledgeable, experienced rider. I do think this will have an impact on the other riders in the family. I know my son, Jason's cousin, is questioning his bike ownership now.
He knew better. Perhaps this incident will save someone else's life. He would have liked that.
Sorry, Jels, I wasn’t aiming that message at you or your family and I hope it did not come off that way. I’m hoping there may be folks out there who have a loved one who they know is not riding safe, either too much speed, or maybe too little gear and maybe hearing of this tragedy will make them want to try one more time to talk some sense into that rider.
I rode many years when my Dad had a bike, and I often rode too fast. I realized I was too irresponsible to have a bike, though I wanted one badly. Finally I got one of my own and tried to not be so careless. I have more to think about than just myself.
Eventually I realized I still should be wearing more than just a helmet, jeans, and tee-shirt, too, and so I bought some more gear. It was other riders I respected who convinced me to do that.
But I also realize that a motorcycle will never be as safe as being in a car, and even in a car sometimes there is just no way to avoid a very bad scene. All you can try to do is be as safe as you can and not go looking for trouble, it tends to be a pretty good hunter on its own.
I rode many years when my Dad had a bike, and I often rode too fast. I realized I was too irresponsible to have a bike, though I wanted one badly. Finally I got one of my own and tried to not be so careless. I have more to think about than just myself.
Eventually I realized I still should be wearing more than just a helmet, jeans, and tee-shirt, too, and so I bought some more gear. It was other riders I respected who convinced me to do that.
But I also realize that a motorcycle will never be as safe as being in a car, and even in a car sometimes there is just no way to avoid a very bad scene. All you can try to do is be as safe as you can and not go looking for trouble, it tends to be a pretty good hunter on its own.
QUOTE (Snoopy @ Jul 1 2008, 02:15 PM)
Sorry, Jels, I wasn’t aiming that message at you or your family and I hope it did not come off that way. I’m hoping there may be folks out there who have a loved one who they know is not riding safe, either too much speed, or maybe too little gear and maybe hearing of this tragedy will make them want to try one more time to talk some sense into that rider.
I rode many years when my Dad had a bike, and I often rode too fast. I realized I was too irresponsible to have a bike, though I wanted one badly. Finally I got one of my own and tried to not be so careless. I have more to think about than just myself.
Eventually I realized I still should be wearing more than just a helmet, jeans, and tee-shirt, too, and so I bought some more gear. It was other riders I respected who convinced me to do that.
But I also realize that a motorcycle will never be as safe as being in a car, and even in a car sometimes there is just no way to avoid a very bad scene. All you can try to do is be as safe as you can and not go looking for trouble, it tends to be a pretty good hunter on its own.
I rode many years when my Dad had a bike, and I often rode too fast. I realized I was too irresponsible to have a bike, though I wanted one badly. Finally I got one of my own and tried to not be so careless. I have more to think about than just myself.
Eventually I realized I still should be wearing more than just a helmet, jeans, and tee-shirt, too, and so I bought some more gear. It was other riders I respected who convinced me to do that.
But I also realize that a motorcycle will never be as safe as being in a car, and even in a car sometimes there is just no way to avoid a very bad scene. All you can try to do is be as safe as you can and not go looking for trouble, it tends to be a pretty good hunter on its own.
I know. I appreciate it.
You have good info. Riders and NON-riders alike can benefit from learning more safety info regarding bikes and cagers.
Be safe folks, Snoopy is right, there is more to think about than just yourself.
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