| Author | Message | ||
     Motorcyclemike |
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| Milo_h |
RIP Kevin John Irvine | ||
| Rwcfrank |
Godspeed. | ||
| Tootal |
Never met the man but just wanted his Uly to finally run right so he could finish his adventure. So sad to experience so many problems only to reach your demise. I respect his adventurism and only wish something any of us could have said would have changed his destiny. God bless you my brother. | ||
| Brucespoint |
I've been following this Fellow Uly Rider on his trip around South America, to some places I have been before in the 70's. Traffic in S.A. is Nutz! He who has the largest cojones, has the right of way, saw Mopeds turn Buses! When I was there, I met a fellow from Australia, in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, who had Hitchhiked from Canada, to the very tip of S.A., We talked about his journey, and the different country's styles. He said Bolivia was the most Dangerous, at that time... I guess it still is, GodSpeed, Kevin Irving. I had written Kevin, to see if he could hook up with my friend Michael Johnson, in El Salvador, for some fishing & recreation on the way back.. Life, never take it for granted. Live it! Kevin Did. b. | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky Admired your spirit, Kevin. What a life! R.I.P. | ||
| Skifastbadly |
C'est la vie say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell -- Chuck Berry I'd rather go like Kevin, on a bike, than like my wife's grandfather, with a tube up my ass. Don't get me wrong, it's a loss, but at the end, isn't it about the life one lived? | ||
| Aussiexbox |
R.I.P Brother Uly rider,may all your rides up there be smooth! | ||
| Dcc46 |
R.I.P Kevin John Irvine | ||
| Motorbike |
Kevin was obviously a very patient man, considering all the troubles his bike was having. Would have loved to meet him in person. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Ride In Peace | ||
| Yo_barry |
Ride with the wind, Kevin. | ||
| Rcf2 |
Can someone post a link to his trip reports? Would like to read about. | ||
| Mnrider |
Godspeed Kevin | ||
| Buellerxt |
So very sad. Kevin's posts were so interesting to read and he seemed like such a nice guy. I feel for his loved ones. The very best to them at this time of tremendous loss. | ||
| Spacecapsule1 |
i just can't believe it. Seems like just last week I was reading his posts. | ||
| Blake |
That really sucks. | ||
| Blake |
Links to all of Kevin's posts here on BadWeB. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Kevin's family and thinks they might like to have the above link, please tell them about it. | ||
| Blake |
News report posted earlier by Mike in Kevin's troubleshooting thread. Thanks for that Mike. here is the news report from Bolivia: Kevin had posted just the Tuesday before. He had found his problem was a faulty connection at the voltage regulator and also a suspect battery. | ||
| Spacecapsule1 |
thanks for the updated info blake. | ||
| Firstbuell |
damn R.I.P. Kevin | ||
| Johndb |
This may have been his last post, dated 3/29: "I am Potosi, Bolivia highest city in the world! Heading for the salt flats today. I get lots of flak for riding a Buell too......it makes me more set on keepin her going" A great sentiment. He died doing what he loved. We should all be so lucky! R.I.P. Kevin John. (Message edited by johndb on April 05, 2012) | ||
| Balloyd66 |
Bummer!!!!!!! Pillion pegs are down for you, Kevin. Rest in peace. | ||
| Blake |
I don't like to see any accidental death romanticized at all, or used to try to soften the tragedy. None of this "at least he died doing what he loved" baloney. I've twice almost died while engaging in recreational activities. My thoughts at the time both times were the EXACT opposite. What a DUMB way to die, just out basically entertaining myself, IDIOT! (talking to myself) Kevin's death is nothing but pure tragic. I just don't like to see accidental death glorified the way some seem to do. I think most are just repeating an often heard refrain. It's a really dumb refrain. I think if most of us think about it, we can agree on that. Sorry for the rant. Please ride SAFE! | ||
| Brucespoint |
No prob for the rant Blake, that sentiment is more directed at those who Never "risk" Anything, being afraid to Grab Life & Live it. Irony escapes those type people, when the piano drops on Them. Shit Happens, Prepare for That. Kevin left life Doing what He Loved. That, is worth noting. Sermon Over. Please Do ride Well. Life is NEVER "Safe" Be Aware! b. | ||
| Skifastbadly |
Well Blake, I respectfully disagree. In 100 years, we'll all be dead anyway. One can live life trying to squeeze as much length out of it as possible: don't drink, don't smoke, don't eat meat, don't ride motorcycles...or one can enjoy the damn short ride by doing things one likes. I'd bet everyone on this board has been told they ride a 'donorcycle', they're crazy to ride, it's dangerous, etc. But we are motorcyclists, and we have chosen to take the risk of riding for the reward it brings us. I've told my wife "If I die on a bike, know I went doing something I love." Does that mean I push the limits? No. Ok, well sometimes.  But seriously, we all gotta go sometime and I'd rather I went out on a motorcycle than in a hospital bed with a morphine drip in my arm. That's the way my father went, and that's the way his family will remember his last moments, and it's horrible. To each his own. Ride safe. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Hell of a thing to get your ticket punched in your prime. Didn't know Kevin personally but wish I did. Posted back and forth with him at the beginning of his Buell problems so I kind of feel like I did know him a bit. Sad time for his family for sure. Adventure riding through the stars now. RIP | ||
| Brucespoint |
Skifastbadly, You Rock! I've Worked in those life ending spots for a decade & 1/2, Going out with a Smile on your face, doing what you love & do Well counts for a Lot. Though having gone lights Out & been Revived 3x, plus numerous "bullets" dodged, Death is Highly Overrated as a romantic end. Keep Enjoying Life, Awareness & being in the NOW. , some of the Best things in Life. b. | ||
| Hughlysses |
That's the way my father went, and that's the way his family will remember his last moments, and it's horrible. My Dad too, Skifastbadly. It's not good to die as a young man, but it's not good to die like our dads went either. RIP Kevin. | ||
| Pontlee77 |
My condolences to Kevin's family, He died on the adventure of his life, many of us will never have such adventure. So I say live life as it comes, and never regret the past, and live the present day because you never know what comes tomorrow. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
RIP Fellow Bueller! |
