I received this via email from a friend today and am copy/pasting his email here. I don't really need to say anything else...


....this is a something I think that every rider should read when they have a chance.

Seattle to Argentina on a KLR650 - ADVrider

If you are pressed for time, read the first few posts, then skip to post # 39, and read on. and on if you can, at least to page 14, and then on and on. I strongly encourage it.

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"Riding on a motorcycle makes you feel joyous, powerful, peaceful, frightened, vulnerable, and back out to happy again, perhaps in the same 10 miles. It is life compressed, it's own answer to the question, "Why?""--Melissa Holbrook Pierson

"There are no ordinary moments" -- Dan Millman

"At that moment, when you accept the fact that there is no fixed reality, no hard and fast set of rules that need to be followed, no limits or borders, you are making the choice to be free" --Garri Garripoli

Will do. Thank you!

-Wow. I don't even know what to say, I got up to page 17. RIP Clayton.

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Nicci

2010 SCS Secretary

man what a tragic story =(

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Wow that is crazy. Horrible way to go.

Such a horrible outcome, but surprisingly he has a great attitude.

Once again, everyone must accept the consequences whenever they decide to hop on their bikes, so make sure you are covered 110% when it comes to medical insurance.

Sometimes I wonder myself if this is going to be my last ride. But knowing that I always ride with full gear from Helmet, gloves, jacket, riding pants and boots, and have double medical & life insurance, I have done everything that I could possibly do to ensure myself that in the event something goes wrong, I'm covered.

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Did you read through it and see the real outcome ?

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What was it like a 2 day span between when he last posted and took his life? Very very sad. =(

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"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us. "

-Sin City Sportbikes

Sorry, he had a great attitude at the beginning.

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wow what a sad story

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Clayton did say he was wreckless and foolish for what he didn't do. He didn't slow down to adapt to his surroundings, instead he continued with disregard. We can't turn back time to save him now, but we can learn from him. Watch out for your surroundings, speed when permittable, and wear your gear. His mom did say how it hurt to watch other riders not wearing helmets or gear, when in fact that was what saved her son.

And it was very motivating to see his ride process. Parked his bike inside his motel, because the threat of someone siphonig his gas. His ride to Argentina did sound great, and his pictures were amazing. RIP

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2010 SCS Secretary

If you're really pressed for time, once you read the beginning and post #39 and some after that, read post #194.

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"Riding on a motorcycle makes you feel joyous, powerful, peaceful, frightened, vulnerable, and back out to happy again, perhaps in the same 10 miles. It is life compressed, it's own answer to the question, "Why?""--Melissa Holbrook Pierson

"There are no ordinary moments" -- Dan Millman

"At that moment, when you accept the fact that there is no fixed reality, no hard and fast set of rules that need to be followed, no limits or borders, you are making the choice to be free" --Garri Garripoli

*currently reading through the thread*

On a side note, who recognizes the gas station in post #29?

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that in panguitch? looks like the place we ate at across the street..

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"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us. "

-Sin City Sportbikes

dur actually says it in the photo.. lol but yeah im pretty sure thats the restaurant across the street. where i bought 6 dollar .3 coronas. sweeet. lol.

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7+ year member - and still going.

"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us. "

-Sin City Sportbikes