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flar

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A very sad day...
« on: January 17, 2014, 04:37:35 AM »

There is no scenario in which this is anything but tragic, but I hope that there isn't some story behind this that brings any more personal sadness to anyone at Zero...  :(

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/santacruz/ci_24919383/motorcycle-crash-prompts-closure-granite-creek-road-santa
http://www.pressbanner.com/view/full_story/24396087/article-Motorcyclist-killed-on-Granite-Creek-Road-?instance=home_news_lead_story

The picture in the second article looks like an orange Zero DS parked near a red Zero S on its side.

Thoughts and prayers going out for everyone...
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Re: A very sad day...
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2014, 04:56:03 AM »

Well, that is unfortunate and very sad news.  I haven't heard anything about the accident yet from my local news sources. 
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Re: A very sad day...
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 06:39:47 AM »

I assume it to be an SR based on the colour.

In a pastime such as riding motorbikes its a sad fact that we were bound to lose a member of our fraternity. My thoughts are with the riders friends and family. I hope they take solace in knowing that he would have had a smile on his face before the accident.

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Re: A very sad day...
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 02:08:38 PM »

How horrible. There are no words. 

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Re: A very sad day...
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 07:47:23 AM »

It was Alan Yelensky

Here is a link to his memorial ride that is coming up on Jan 25.

http://www.meetup.com/FourCornersMotorcycleClub/events/161051222/

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