Do you think it was the Spyder's fault or was it newbie untrained operators?*** I think it was a combination of a design flaw in the braking system plus Rider error-driving too fast for conditions!!!***
*** I think it was a combination of a design flaw in the braking system plus Rider error-driving too fast for conditions!!!***
Brake system flaw? What do you mean?***I was an accident investigator on my Traffic Unit and am not at liberty to divulge that information. Poseidon,If you own a Spyder you might want to look into whether or not they released any TSB's on their braking setup my friend.
**Thanks for the kind and supportive words my fellow Brother in Blue & thank you for your service!!! I really appreciate that!!! I got 31 years in with not one bus ride because I drove myself to the ER on both of my incidents but this one did me in and I wouldn't change a thing that went down on this early morning because I saved a Mother and her two daughters from an armed car-jacker who abducted them and held them captive in their vehicle overnight for just over 7 hours!!! Once her account was all exhausted of the funds he told the Judge that hadn't myself and my new recruit stopped their vehicle that he was going to execute them because they could identify him!!! Well, that dirt-bag got a broken jaw,ribs & 25 years for his crimes and I got a free ticket back to the civilian life. I'm still able to give back by teaching Firearms Instruction and Defensive Tactics out at the Academy to the new Cadets so I'm loving life right now and dealing with my rehabilitation***
Wow !! ..... although in my opinion... a broken jaw and ribs.... were still not enough.... but well done my good friend (and your sidekick) for bringing this situation to a safe end....***Thanks so much brother for the supportive words & I certainly agree with you there!!! I hope that your enjoying your retirement from L.E. because things have really changed out here these days for our fellow brothers in blue!!!***
As a previous LEO from Scotland, I fully appreciate how much more difficult your career is here....and offer my full unreserved respect. Stay safe my friend.
Congrats on the sale!***Thanks Brother,I appreciate that!!!***
***The Bike was SOLD,SOLD,SOLD,Today guys!!!*** I had a guy drive up all the way from Maryland 5 & 1/2 hours to buy it here in Pittsburgh and is now a great friend and very happy with the bike!!!Congrats on the sale. He definitely got a good deal! Did you tell him to join up here?
Congrats on the sale. He definitely got a good deal! Did you tell him to join up here?***I think he might visit here and the COG or even might be a member but I'll have to ask him. Thanks brother and should you know of anyone looking for any Concours14 goodies I have some brand new items for sale on here,LOL!!! Ride safe!!!***