My friend just died - SV650.org

19-02-07, 09:35 AM

He bought a secondhand R6 which was in good nick. He accidently dropped it in his garage whilst moving it out of the way to get his father's car out. The throttle side clip-on snapped in two. He bought a replacement from ebay. I help him remove the throttle assembly, end weight, switch and grip from the old to refit on the purchased one. His father told me he'll spray some new paint on the purchased item as it had some scratches from having its rubber removed. Chris asked my brother to ride pillion so he could fix his bike later, it was a nice sunny day pity to loose time in a garage. So went out Saturday and spent the day having fun riding all around this tiny island we live in. Yesterday I went out for a ride with some friends and saw his bike at a shopping mall. I looked around for him but couldn't find him. It was 2pm and we had plans to meet my parents at 3pm so my wife told me to go home as we hadn't eaten yet. I got a call at 3pm. He died at 2:15pm just a block away from home. I can't believe this. He was a very good bloke, a careful rider and very intelligent. He was an AirMalta commercial airplane pilot.

News cutting:
Man dies after bike crash
A motorcyclist died tragically yesterday after smashing into a tree in Rabat yesterday afternoon.
In a statement, the police said that the accident took place at about 2:15pm when the 31-year-old lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a tree.
A paramedic crew rushed to the scene and rushed him to St Luke’s hospital where he lost his life some time later.
Duty magistrate Giovanni Grixti appointed a number of experts to assist in an onsite inquiry. The police are also investigating.

19-02-07, 09:37 AM

holy jeez, thats awful news.

R.I.P.

19-02-07, 09:41 AM

Sorry to hear that mate!

R.I.P

19-02-07, 09:47 AM

Sorry to hear the bad news. It must be devastating for his family and friends.

Rest in peace.

19-02-07, 10:07 AM

Terrible news

My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP

19-02-07, 10:41 AM

Aw Z that's terrible news, just awful.

19-02-07, 10:58 AM

Nightmare

RIP

19-02-07, 10:58 AM

That's bad.... Condolences to his family, you must be feeling pretty sick too.

Unfortunately it's one of the risks we take for enjoying this great pastime of ours.

19-02-07, 11:03 AM

I'm terribly sorry for you loss bro, and sympathies go out to your friends family

Mel

19-02-07, 11:09 AM

Thats awful news my thoughts are with you and your friends family

19-02-07, 09:35 AM	#1
zunkus Guest Posts: n/a	My friend just died He bought a secondhand R6 which was in good nick. He accidently dropped it in his garage whilst moving it out of the way to get his father's car out. The throttle side clip-on snapped in two. He bought a replacement from ebay. I help him remove the throttle assembly, end weight, switch and grip from the old to refit on the purchased one. His father told me he'll spray some new paint on the purchased item as it had some scratches from having its rubber removed. Chris asked my brother to ride pillion so he could fix his bike later, it was a nice sunny day pity to loose time in a garage. So went out Saturday and spent the day having fun riding all around this tiny island we live in. Yesterday I went out for a ride with some friends and saw his bike at a shopping mall. I looked around for him but couldn't find him. It was 2pm and we had plans to meet my parents at 3pm so my wife told me to go home as we hadn't eaten yet. I got a call at 3pm. He died at 2:15pm just a block away from home. I can't believe this. He was a very good bloke, a careful rider and very intelligent. He was an AirMalta commercial airplane pilot. News cutting: Man dies after bike crash A motorcyclist died tragically yesterday after smashing into a tree in Rabat yesterday afternoon. In a statement, the police said that the accident took place at about 2:15pm when the 31-year-old lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a tree. A paramedic crew rushed to the scene and rushed him to St Luke’s hospital where he lost his life some time later. Duty magistrate Giovanni Grixti appointed a number of experts to assist in an onsite inquiry. The police are also investigating.

19-02-07, 09:37 AM	#2
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died holy jeez, thats awful news. R.I.P.

19-02-07, 09:41 AM	#3
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Sorry to hear that mate! R.I.P

19-02-07, 09:47 AM	#4
RobWireless Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Sorry to hear the bad news. It must be devastating for his family and friends. Rest in peace.

19-02-07, 10:07 AM	#5
Amanda M Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Terrible news My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP

19-02-07, 10:41 AM	#6
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Aw Z that's terrible news, just awful.

19-02-07, 10:58 AM	#7
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Nightmare RIP Last edited by Cloggsy; 19-02-07 at 11:03 AM.

19-02-07, 10:58 AM	#8
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died That's bad.... Condolences to his family, you must be feeling pretty sick too. Unfortunately it's one of the risks we take for enjoying this great pastime of ours.

19-02-07, 11:03 AM	#9
Slapstick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died I'm terribly sorry for you loss bro, and sympathies go out to your friends family Mel

19-02-07, 11:09 AM	#10
Tara Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My friend just died Thats awful news my thoughts are with you and your friends family

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