Trike death...

[Texx]

Details are sketchy, but a 51 yr old female was killed near Andrews, Tx (Odessa/Midland area) on a "Harley Davidson Three wheeler" (as reported by local news. News report said the wheel assembly came apart...I'm assuming something in the rear. More info as it develops.

[Tim Kreitz]

Details are sketchy, but a 51 yr old female was killed near Andrews, Tx (Odessa/Midland area) on a "Harley Davidson Three wheeler" (as reported by local news. News report said the wheel assembly came apart...I'm assuming something in the rear. More info as it develops.

Motorcycle crash kills 1
ODESSA AMERICAN

An Odessa woman died Sunday evening after her motorcycle suffered mechanical failure in Andrews County.

According to a Texas Department of Public Safety official, 51-year-old Judy B. Folk was driving eastbound on Texas Highway 176 about 17 miles west of Andrews.

Folk was driving a 2004 Harley Davidson three-wheeler.

According to the DPS, the assembly that connects the back two wheels became loose causing Folk to lose control and roll into a ditch.

Folk was not wearing a helmet.

She was transported to Medical Center Hospital and was pronounced dead at 6:59 p.m.

[FJRMike]

wow - that really sucks..

[JR]

Perhaps some TWT folk knew it, perhaps not. B.J. Scott of Willis, TX several weeks ago, was working in his shop alone. He was attempting to install a rear master brake cylinder on a GoldWing Trike Conversion. He had it up on jacks and was under it lying on his back working.

It's not known how it happened, but he was found with the right rear axle hub assembly down crushed into his chest impaling him: DEAD.

B.J. was an EXPERIENCED bike mechanic. He knew all the safety concerns about getting under a vehicle on jacks. He evidently disregarded something and lost his life. I lost a FRIEND.

I know a lot of TWT folk do a lot of their own wrenching. PLEASE.. BE CAREFUL. Your families and friends don't want to attend your funeral because you slip up and get careless.

JR
Lake Livingston, TX

[rickmillertx]

JR, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

[sheribarber9014]

The 51 year old women you read about above is my mom. I would like to know why this was even posted. Was it to warn other people of motorcycle hazards or just to poke fun of. Im really not sure but I would like to know. I noticed that the subject that was started was changed to something else. Even thou the news and newspapers said she was from Odessa, she was not an Odessa women the address that was givin was wrong. She is from Eunice N.M. For "FJRMike" is that all you have to say is "wow that really sux. To me that was disrespectful.

[scar04]

The 51 year old women you read about above is my mom. I would like to know why this was even posted. Was it to warn other people of motorcycle hazards or just to poke fun of. Im really not sure but I would like to know. I noticed that the subject that was started was changed to something else. Even thou the news and newspapers said she was from Odessa, she was not an Odessa women the address that was givin was wrong. She is from Eunice N.M. For "FJRMike" is that all you have to say is "wow that really sux. To me that was disrespectful.

The intent of the message was not to offend or show any form of disrespect of any kind. The main reason these types of messages are posted is to remind ourselves to keep our heads up and our eyes open to what can happen. It further serves as a notice of the loss of a member of the riding community across Texas, no morbid obsessions or disrespect to those who have passed. we have had the next of kin of several riders find their way to our site and found that the Texas Motorcycling community is more than willing to help them in their time of mourning. There really is no "appropriate" comment to fully represent the amount of shock a tragic accident suffered in the manner of your mother or Mr. Scott brings about. Either way, you have my, and Im quite certain, the condolences of all the members of this forum.

[Hemibee]

The 51 year old women you read about above is my mom. I would like to know why this was even posted. Was it to warn other people of motorcycle hazards or just to poke fun of. Im really not sure but I would like to know. I noticed that the subject that was started was changed to something else. Even thou the news and newspapers said she was from Odessa, she was not an Odessa women the address that was givin was wrong. She is from Eunice N.M. For "FJRMike" is that all you have to say is "wow that really sux. To me that was disrespectful.

I'm sorry to read of your loss. I can't speak for anyone else here but I do not feel there was anyone trying to be disrespectful, we post about accidents as a reminder we have to be careful. I will say that this was not an attempt to "poke fun of." Again, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in the prayers of a good many riders, some here on TWT and some on other sites.

[Con-Man]

Again, so sorry for your loss Sherri
I'm sure that everyone here stops and reads about a fallen biker with reverence and sadness. The sport we enjoy,whether we admit it or not, is somewhat dangerous. We all enjoy the benefits of riding, and sometimes put the risks of riding in the back of our minds. I myself weigh the risks and and accept that my decisions may someday cost me my life. However, I feel that the benefits far out weigh the risks. I don't know if you are a biker or not, but I feel certain your Mom felt the same way. We are always saddened by the loss of a fellow biker and realize that most non bikers don't understand what we get out of riding. Bikers are like an extended family, If I were having trouble with anything I know (especially on this site) my fellow bikers would go to the extreme to help me out. I've seen it happen so many times here and while out riding. Please accept our condolences and know that we all feel the loss of a fellow rider

Stephen

[Tim Kreitz]

The 51 year old women you read about above is my mom. I would like to know why this was even posted. Was it to warn other people of motorcycle hazards or just to poke fun of. Im really not sure but I would like to know. I noticed that the subject that was started was changed to something else. Even thou the news and newspapers said she was from Odessa, she was not an Odessa women the address that was givin was wrong. She is from Eunice N.M. For "FJRMike" is that all you have to say is "wow that really sux. To me that was disrespectful.

No disrespect was intended by anyone here, Sheri. In fact, quite the opposite. Most of us here have had someone close to us die in a crash, and it's definitely not a laughing matter.

The reasons we post these types of articles:

1. To let everyone know about the loss of a fellow Texas rider, so we who are of the inclination may say a prayer for the family, or possibly offer a hand if needed.

2. In the case of your mom's crash, the accident information may be important to other Harley trike riders. If this had've turned out to be something along the lines of a manufacturer defect or potential recall item, spreading the news of the incident might save someone's life.

I'm very sorry you lost your mom, Sheri. May peace be with you during what must be an extremely difficult time. God bless.

[iratollah]

Dear Sheri,

You can be certain that no disrespect was intended in this thread and no voyeurism was involved. This type of news is posted regularly in motorcycle forums and indeed in other sports forums, I think that the philosophy is that if we can keep one alive by learning from others, then it is news worth sharing. The loss of one biker is a loss to our entire community. Other sports forums also post this type of news as a warning and learning experience, it's a safety based thing.

With regard to the mention of the other biker's death, 'thread drift' is common in internet forums. The original subject of a thread may change as people post.

I hope that you find our sincere expressions of condolence to bring some comfort. I also hope that your memories of your mother become a blessing to you and your family.

[KenH]

Sherri, there is another reason we posts stories of deaths and injuries. If your mother has been riding for any length of time, odds are she has friends who frequent these forums. Those friends share your grief.

[sheribarber9014]

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The comment I made yesterday was out of curiosity, I just lost someone I loved very much. My mom loved riding and I was not about to let someone put her down in any way. I was not in anyway trying to say anyone was puting her down, I just wanted to know. Thank you for clearing it up for me in a mature manner. My mom always wore a helmet when she rode, we don't know why she didn't have one on that day. According to the Dr. the helmet would not have saved her anyways. The conversion kit that was put on the bike did come loose we don't know for sure where or how exactly yet. It is a concern for those who have one on their bikes. Take it off A.S.A.P PLEASE!!! After the accident I looked everywhere online for information, tragidies or even deaths involving these kits. I did run into a few where some kits have come loose, or flip going around corners or curves.

"Everyone ride safely"

[sheribarber9014]

I also would like to mention that B.A.C.A. is having a biker rally in Eunice, New Mexico Saturday Sept. 8th. Me and my family will be attending. Hope you can come too.

[scar04]

P.S. You too Astroman..HAHA. Make yourself known when you get there PLEASE.

Sheri, I understand youre going through something that is unimaginably tough. However, Please refrain from throwing insults and other "choice phrases" towards other members. And the appearance of threats, subtle or overt, are not appreciated either. We are more than willing to help you in whatever ways we can, but please, dont hurl insults to other members and assume that anyone who says something is arrogant and does not care, quite the opposite is true.

[miles]

Sheri,

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Saturday was the 1 yr anniversary of my brother-in-laws death. He left behind a 37 yr old widow, (my sister) and a 3yr old son. While he was not my mom, I miss him everyday.

I also lost a very good friend 1 1/2 ago. A woman in a mini van murdered him by driving while talking on her stupid phone. He was 33, and also left a young wife and son behind.

All of us here have lost people we care about, and we in no way would ever want to disrespect you or your family.

Several others have posted.....I will as well. If there's anything any of us can do to help you or your family, please let us know. I know that may sound like an empty promise right now. I assure you, it isn't. It took almost 8 months before my buddy Darin's wife called me needing something. I was there to help within the hour. Whether it's help moving a couch or help moving race gas out of the garage (in D's case), or whatever else, you know where we are.

[DANNYROTH]

Ms. Barber,

I can only speak for myself when I say that I almost feel a personal loss when I read that another member of the motorcycling community has sufferred an unfortunate incident. My sincere condolences to your family and your mother's friends.

This forum contains a large cross section of riders, regarding types of machines we ride, but ,I feel that it is composed of, universally, the most caring group of persons with whom I have even been associated.

Any posts regarding your family's tragedy, I can assure you, were not meant to be demeaning in any way. We post these items to remind ourselves that we are only human and subject to the laws of physics. The unfolding of circumstances can be instant and the results unpredictable while we partake of this sport.

May your mother's memory be a statement of the freedoms we enjoy in this great pasttime and I hope your family gains peace through meaningful fellowship with persons of like mind and with God's blessings.

[Rob919]

Sorry for your loss, Sheri. I wish you and your family my prayers and condolences.

[Red Brown]

The 51 year old women you read about above is my mom. I would like to know why this was even posted. Was it to warn other people of motorcycle hazards or just to poke fun of. Im really not sure but I would like to know. I noticed that the subject that was started was changed to something else. Even thou the news and newspapers said she was from Odessa, she was not an Odessa women the address that was givin was wrong. She is from Eunice N.M. For "FJRMike" is that all you have to say is "wow that really sux. To me that was disrespectful.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Just to echo other members comments on TWT, we post such unfortunate events in hopes of learning from them as well as providing emotional support to those impacted by the tragedy.

Peace be with you.

Red