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A Harley-Davidson Trike seen along the Bear Mountain Bridge Road "Goat Trail"…
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Today Sunday 9th September 2018 I attended the annual Grampian Motorcycle Convention held at Alford Grampian Transport Museum .
I enjoy these events, always hundreds of bikes on display , some vintage, classic and current models , well organised and catering for the crowds that attend.
The weather was excellent ,I spoke to many bikers all sharing their love for the bike they had on display , many had 2 or 3 that they owned , however as usual the best part for was capturing all the motorcycles in the parking area, driven to the event by enthusiasts and owners with a love for their chosen Suzuki, Yamaha,Kawasaki ,Triumph etc.
I captured 400 bikes at the convention today , I do not have the time to list their details etc , hence please feel free to comment on any individual bike that you recognise , meantime I will slowly though surely add as much information as I can when I find time .
Posted by DanoAberdeen on 2018-09-10 01:04:35
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A MOTORCYCLIST is dead following a three-vehicle collision in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock).
A tragic incident involving two Lexus vehicles and a Harley Davidson motorcycle occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man from Huntington Beach.
As reported by Jennifer Corey, public affairs manager for the Huntington Beach Police Department, the accident happened on Springdale Street, just south of Warner Avenue.
Police arrived at the scene around 7:24 p.m. and discovered that the Harley Davidson Dyna rider was deceased.
The two drivers, a 62-year-old man in a Lexus GX460 and a 25-year-old woman in a Lexus CT200h, remained at the scene.
Both drivers were unharmed and fully cooperative with the investigation. However, impairment was suspected in the case of the woman, who was taken into custody without incident, according to Corey.
Initial investigations suggest the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Springdale while the Lexus GX460 was heading north and made a left turn into a business complex at the southwest corner of Warner and Springdale.
The Lexus struck the motorcycle, causing the rider to lose control, which then resulted in the Harley Davidson colliding with the eastbound Lexus CT200h, which was exiting a driveway at 17101 Springdale.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it is encouraged to contact HBPD Investigator C. Holston at (714) 536-5670.
Vehicle make: AJS
Date of first registration: May 1931
Cylinder capacity (cc): 990 cc
CO₂Emissions: Not available
Fuel type: PETROL
Today Sunday 9th September 2018 I attended the annual Grampian Motorcycle Convention held at Alford Grampian Transport Museum .
I enjoy these events, always hundreds of bikes on display , some vintage, classic and current models , well organised and catering for the crowds that attend.
The weather was excellent ,I spoke to many bikers all sharing their love for the bike they had on display , many had 2 or 3 that they owned , however as usual the best part for was capturing all the motorcycles in the parking area, driven to the event by enthusiasts and owners with a love for their chosen Suzuki, Yamaha,Kawasaki ,Triumph etc.
I captured 400 bikes at the convention today , I do not have the time to list their details etc , hence please feel free to comment on any individual bike that you recognise , meantime I will slowly though surely add as much information as I can when I find time .
Posted by DanoAberdeen on 2018-09-10 01:04:34
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Richard Radbourne, aged 47, tragically passed away from multiple traumatic injuries, including a severed spinal cord and brain damage, after being struck by Murat Karakas, who drove his Audi Q3 into him while Mr. Radbourne was riding his Harley Davidson on Comberford Road in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on March 3.
Upon learning of a disagreement between his son, Max Karakas, and Mr. Radbourne, 51-year-old Karakas armed himself with a small rounders bat. He then got into his car to confront them while the motorcyclist followed his son.
During the trial at Stafford Crown Court, it was revealed that Max Karakas and Mr. Radbourne were traveling over 70mph in a 30mph zone when Murat Karakas approached them head-on. He allowed his son’s vehicle to pass before veering over the center line and colliding with the motorcyclist.
Prosecuting barrister Michael Burrows KC explained that Karakas, from Gillway Lane in Tamworth, drove his “large vehicle towards a motorcycle with the intent to cause at least serious harm” to Mr. Radbourne, who was thrown from his bike as a result.
A post-mortem examination indicated that Mr. Radbourne sustained multiple severe injuries, including a brain hemorrhage, brain stem damage, a severed spinal cord, a torn aorta, and fractures to his spine and thigh. He tragically died at the scene despite the attempts of passers-by and paramedics.
Judge Kristina Montgomery KC noted that Karakas, who had trained as a teacher in Turkey before moving to the UK to become a boiler and gas engineer, had effectively created a blockade with his vehicle to prevent Mr. Radbourne, who had been drinking on the night of the incident, from following his son.
She stated: “When you saw your son’s car coming with the motorcycle behind, you slowed down and moved into Mr. Radbourne’s path after allowing your son to pass. The collision between your vehicle and Mr. Radbourne was inevitable, and the consequences should have been clear to anyone.”
“Mr. Radbourne was thrown a significant distance from his motorcycle. Your vehicle collided with his bike with such force that it was unrecognizable as a Harley Davidson to a trained police officer.”
Although Karakas expressed remorse after the incident, calling for an ambulance and writing a letter to the court conveying his devastation, Judge Montgomery asserted that he did not accept full accountability for his actions.
She remarked: “While I acknowledge your sorrow for an outcome you didn’t intend, it’s hard to reconcile your remorse with the evidence presented during the trial. Genuine remorse encompasses acceptance of responsibility, and I find that you did not hold yourself accountable for your actions.”
“Utilizing your large vehicle to stop an oncoming motorcyclist by initiating a collision was an incredibly dangerous act, presenting a clear and present danger to the rider.”
Additionally, she pointed out that Karakas appeared more focused on self-preservation post-crash, transferring the bat to a family member to dispose of it before police discovered it.
The judge mandated that Karakas serve two-thirds of his 11-year prison sentence before being eligible for release on license. Furthermore, he faces a five-year driving ban upon release and must pass an extensive retest before being allowed to drive again.
In a statement delivered in court on Friday, Mr. Radbourne’s father, Kevin, remembered his son fondly as possessing a “wicked sense of humor and a cheeky smile,” noting that his motorcycle was his “pride and joy.”
He expressed heartache, saying: “Losing my son in such a senseless and tragic manner is incredibly difficult to bear. He was my youngest son, my baby. Though he was 47, he remained very precious to me. We are left with an irreplaceable void.”
Richard Radbourne, aged 47, tragically passed away from multiple traumatic injuries, including a severed spinal cord and brain damage, after Murat Karakas drove his Audi Q3 into him while he was riding his Harley Davidson on Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, on March 3. Mr. Radbourne was trailing Max Karakas at the time.
Murat Karakas, 51, armed himself with a small rounders bat after discovering a disagreement between his son and Mr. Radbourne, who was an HGV driver, and then got into his car to confront them as the motorcyclist followed his son.
During the hearing at Stafford Crown Court, it was revealed that Max Karakas and Mr. Radbourne were exceeding 70mph in a 30mph zone when Murat Karakas approached them head-on. He allowed his son’s vehicle to pass before veering over the central line and colliding with the motorcyclist.
In court, prosecuting barrister Michael Burrows KC described Murat Karakas, residing on Gillway Lane in Tamworth, as having driven his “large vehicle at a motorcycle intent on inflicting significant harm” on Mr. Radbourne, who was thrown from his bike as a result.
A post-mortem examination indicated that Mr. Radbourne suffered severe injuries, which included brain hemorrhaging, damage to his brain stem, a severed spinal cord, a torn aorta, as well as fractures in his spine and thigh bones. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency services’ attempts to revive him.
Judge Kristina Montgomery KC stated that Karakas, who initially trained as a teacher in Turkey before moving to the UK to become a boiler and gas engineer, had intentionally created a barrier with his vehicle to obstruct Mr. Radbourne, who was reportedly intoxicated on the night of the incident.
She remarked: “When you observed your son’s vehicle approaching, with the motorcycle behind it, you slowed and swerved over the central lines into the path of Mr. Radbourne, allowing your son to pass unimpeded.
“The ensuing crash was unavoidable and the repercussions were foreseeable to anyone. Mr. Radbourne was launched a considerable distance from his motorcycle. The impact was so severe that to a trained police officer, it was unrecognizable as a Harley Davidson.”
While Karakas expressed remorse following the incident by calling for an ambulance and submitting a letter to the court expressing his devastation, Judge Montgomery indicated that he had not fully accepted responsibility for his actions.
“While I believe your remorse is genuine in the sense that you did not intend this outcome, reconciling your words with the evidence presented at trial is challenging,” she stated.
“True remorse entails accountability, and I do not find that you have taken responsibility for your behavior.”
“Utilizing your considerable vehicle in an attempt to block an oncoming motorcyclist, thereby causing a collision, was an incredibly reckless act. There was a palpable danger posed to the rider.”
She noted that Karakas appeared to be more focused on his own safety after the crash, as he handed the bat to a family member to discreetly remove it from the scene before it could be discovered by law enforcement.
Judge Montgomery mandated that Karakas serve two-thirds of his 11-year sentence in prison before becoming eligible for release on license. He was also prohibited from driving for five years following his release and must undergo an extended retest prior to regaining driving privileges.
In a statement presented in court on Friday, Kevin Radbourne, Mr. Radbourne’s father, characterized his son as having a “wicked sense of humor and a cheeky smile,” emphasizing that his motorcycle was his “pride and joy.”
He conveyed: “Losing my son in such a senseless and tragic manner is profoundly difficult to comprehend.
“He was my youngest son, my baby. Though he was 47, he remained very precious to me. We are left with an unfillable void.”
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A motorcyclist from Winter Haven was fatally injured on Interstate 275 on Friday after colliding with another vehicle, officials reported.
The 47-year-old man was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on I-275 in the outer lane, just north of milepost 43, around 2:40 p.m. in Hillsborough County.
Concurrently, a 49-year-old woman from Lithia was operating a Tesla Model 3 northbound on the I-275 entrance ramp beside the motorcycle.
As detailed in a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist crossed the gore area of the entrance ramp and struck the left rear of the Tesla.
Following the collision, the motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.
The Tesla driver and her 19-year-old female passenger sustained no injuries.
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The pursuit was abandoned, but shortly after, the motorcycle crashed head-on with an oncoming vehicle, as reported by the IPCA.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has determined that law enforcement should not have pursued a speeding motorcyclist in Whakatāne before it resulted in a fatal accident.
An officer detected the Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling at 115 km/h in a 60 km/h zone shortly before 6 PM on March 16 this year.
When the motorcyclist failed to stop as directed, continuing on State Highway 30 towards Awakeri, the officer initiated a pursuit with lights and sirens, reaching speeds between 140 and 160 km/h.
After 5 km, the pursuit was called off; however, just a kilometer later, the motorcycle attempted to overtake a car on a curve and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.
The police oversight body found that while the officer was justified in signaling for the motorcyclist to stop, they did not adequately adhere to the policy regarding pursuing fleeing drivers by commencing the chase.
The report indicated that the officer should have refrained from pursuing the motorcycle, especially considering the dangers associated with high-speed chases, and should have terminated the pursuit sooner.
The authority refrained from concluding that the officer’s actions caused the motorcyclist’s death. “Based on the evidence available, the authority could not determine that the officer’s actions led to the motorcyclist’s fatal crash.”
Since the existing policy on fleeing drivers does not explicitly address motorcycles prior to initiating a chase, the authority recommended it be revised to emphasize the risks inherent in pursuing a motorcycle and stated that such actions should only be undertaken in “the most extreme circumstances.”
The police acknowledged the authority’s findings.
Superintendent Tim Anderson, the Bay of Plenty district commander, conveyed his sympathies to the deceased man’s family, asserting that the officer made a sound decision by attempting to stop the motorcycle and was striving to perform their duties effectively.
“The officer signaled for the motorcyclist to halt due to the excessive speed, which posed a significant risk not only to the rider but to all law-abiding road users,” Anderson explained.
“The officer acted correctly in this situation and was justified in attempting to halt the motorcyclist, who was traveling at nearly twice the speed limit when first observed by the officer.”
Superintendent Steven Greally, Director of Road Policing, stated that the recommendations concerning the fleeing driver policy would be taken into account during its next revision.
Authorities indicate that 58-year-old Cliff Julian Case Jr. was involved in an accident near Cedarcrest Drive and Compton Drive in Spartanburg, and he was pronounced dead shortly after 8:45 p.m.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Case was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Cedarcrest Drive when he veered off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree at approximately 8:35 p.m. on Saturday. He was the sole occupant of the motorcycle.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation.
Vehicle make: HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Date of first registration: January 2012
Year of manufacture: 2012
Cylinder capacity (cc): 883 cc
CO₂Emissions: 0 g/km
Fuel type: PETROL
Today Sunday 9th September 2018 I attended the annual Grampian Motorcycle Convention held at Alford Grampian Transport Museum .
I enjoy these events, always hundreds of bikes on display , some vintage, classic and current models , well organised and catering for the crowds that attend.
The weather was excellent ,I spoke to many bikers all sharing their love for the bike they had on display , many had 2 or 3 that they owned , however as usual the best part for was capturing all the motorcycles in the parking area, driven to the event by enthusiasts and owners with a love for their chosen Suzuki, Yamaha,Kawasaki ,Triumph etc.
I captured 400 bikes at the convention today , I do not have the time to list their details etc , hence please feel free to comment on any individual bike that you recognise , meantime I will slowly though surely add as much information as I can when I find time .
Posted by DanoAberdeen on 2018-09-10 01:04:47
Tagged: , Vintage , CLASSIC , ALFORD , Grampian Transport Museum , Museum , racers , scooters , triumph , bmw , vincent , bikers , biker , motorcycle , gala , fair , show , festival , 2018 , candid , amateur , danoaberdeen , aberdeenshire , motorbike , suzuki , kawasaki , rare , new , restoration , customised , scotland , scotch , scottish , 2bike , davidson , aprilla , enfield , norton , victory , sporster , motorcyclist , triples , TT , F1 , bike , convention , oldtimer , honda , bsa , ducati , harley , geotagged , badge , logo , motto , championship , racer , racing , streetbike , offroad , autumn , winter , summer , spring , bikerlife , superbike , motography , transport , goldwing , gathering , gtm , scooter , moped , trike , reunion