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Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7627847
07/16/22 08:50 AM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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That would not be the way to keep in touch with family I am sorry to hear that. Incidentally the closest i ever came to falling off a roof was reaching for a ball cap that had blown off. Happens fast.


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Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7627856
07/16/22 09:03 AM
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she just works there and leaves most when the uniform is hung up
but most runs deep sometimes in ones mind

The impact that off trail machines reaches deep to our heath care. There are 25 deaths to" off roads" in Manitoba with a population of 1 + million a year

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7627969
07/16/22 11:35 AM
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Get em off the paved roads and you'll reduce deaths by 90%, plain and simple. Wisconsin has stats going back years, in the last 5 years since road routes have exploded in popularity you won't find a year when trail deaths number more than a few, while road deaths are in the teens and twenties.

Almost as if they weren't meant to be operated on paved roads.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7628061
07/16/22 01:23 PM
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Very sorry for the loss of your friend.


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7628074
07/16/22 01:40 PM
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Sorry to hear. Prayers to family

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7628082
07/16/22 01:47 PM
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Had a Honda Big Red about 20 years ago. A friend who is always drinking and knows everything had to take it for a ride. I said sure, ride it around slow on the level to get used to it. I no sooner turned my back and there it was, laying on top of him. He tried it on the steepest hill first. Didnt hurt the trike any and he still walks with a limp to this day LOL.- I warned him....

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: tlguy] #7632872
07/23/22 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tlguy
Get em off the paved roads and you'll reduce deaths by 90%, plain and simple. Wisconsin has stats going back years, in the last 5 years since road routes have exploded in popularity you won't find a year when trail deaths number more than a few, while road deaths are in the teens and twenties.

Almost as if they weren't meant to be operated on paved roads.

The road routes are expanding. I think they have a lot of clout b/c they spend so much $.

Some of the machines are so big I'm not really sure what they were designed for

Last edited by AJE; 07/23/22 02:34 AM.
Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7632961
07/23/22 08:51 AM
07/23/22 08:51 AM
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Sorry to hear that. It can happen easier than people realize. It’s one of those things that happens to someone else, well, until it happens to you. I learned the hard way in 2003 after years of driving them. I was going too fast down a pipeline. Came across dried tractor ruts and locked the brakes but it was too late. Bounced and went airborne, when the front wheels landed there was enough energy for the rest of it to keep going and it hit the ground upside down pointed in the direction I’d come from with it on top of me.


I managed to get it flipped onto its side and then finally upright after a while of trying and resting multiple times.

Broke my pelvis in 3 places and damaged a nerve in my leg. My foot felt like it was asleep for months. I had to get a walker, scooter, therapy and all that. It was a painful lesson.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7632999
07/23/22 09:57 AM
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Sorry for any and all losses. But you cant live life in bubble wrapped and accidents are going to happen. Done so many things in my life that should have killed me and I survived. Wouldn't change any of them. More government regulation and control is not the answer to your points. If I want to rude a motorcycle without a helmet and run the risk I should be able able, same with driving a car without a seatbelt. I do not mean to counter the point fo this thread but it has gone sideways. Freedom of choice should be mine.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7633055
07/23/22 10:55 AM
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Sorry about your buddy!! Rest In Peace!

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7633397
07/23/22 06:54 PM
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I'm so sorry. frown

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7633478
07/23/22 09:22 PM
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That's tough one. Very sorry to hear that....I probably will start helmeting up when I ride my electric bike around.


My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7633505
07/23/22 09:53 PM
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Very sorry for your loss and send prayers up for his family. I never got over confident with the ATV when I had them. No longer ride.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7633554
07/23/22 10:56 PM
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Sorry to hear about your buddy LL.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7635183
07/25/22 11:33 PM
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Be careful on utv's too. The roll cages don't make people invincible.

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7635289
07/26/22 07:30 AM
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Just takes a second it was raining this day was running a little fast with my head down. Next thing I know the handlebars kick around and over we go.


No matter where you go there you are.
Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7636668
07/28/22 12:04 AM
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That's a bad wreck Bandy frown

Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7636780
07/28/22 07:47 AM
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Luckily it threw me and zippie dog clear found a rock with my back but no broken bones. It doesn't take much to get hurt out on the line so everyone stay safe this year.


No matter where you go there you are.
Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7637061
07/28/22 03:28 PM
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Don't know if this was posted or not, but in MN a 4 year old was killed while DRIVING an ATV that he lost control of. I know what you're thinking: What was a 4 year old doing driving an ATV? All I can think is: Good question!


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Re: Lost a friend to an ATV accident- be careful guys [Re: Leftlane] #7637079
07/28/22 04:02 PM
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5 years old when we started driving tractors, 10-12 for chainsaw, kids were driving at vehicles at 8.

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