Everyone,
I don't even know how to start this post, but let me just start by saying I was the last person K_FLEXXX spoke to before he died. This is what happend, and my heartfelt condolonces go out to anyone who knew him. Even though I only knew him for just a few minutes, he seemed like a great guy.
I headed up to CROT that morning, about 10am, not really having anyone to ride with at that point. I met up with Kendall and a few others who showed up with K_FLEXX. I finally introduced myself to Kendall and KFlexx, and spoke at length to KFLEXX about his bike - it was beautiful. He had about every mod you could imagine, and chrome rims that had a greyish cast to them. They looked outstanding.
During our conversations, he said he had just driven in last night, and was ready to "Dust off the cobwebs" of his riding.
So anyway, I decided to head out, and KFLEXX started gearing up at the same time. Kendall saw him doing this, but decided to stay at CROT. So, KFLEXX and I headed out.
I rode the dragon at a brisk pace - not my fastest, but not crawling either, and noticed kflexx lagged behind by aways. No biggie.
Well, about 2 miles into the Dragon, we came upon a wreck - some guy in a chopper binned it coming up the hill from the other direction. We both stopped to help out, but the guy was ok - busted up a bit, but otherwise ok. There were so many people there by that time, we decided to leave.
So, I pulled over to kflexx, and said:
"Hey man, looks like I'm riding a bit faster than you, so why don't you take the lead for awhile, ok? That way, you can set the pace"
He said, "Nah man, that's ok. I'm just dusting off the cobwebs - I'll be ok."
"You sure? Don't try to keep up with me, ok?"
"No problem man"
Well, we both took off, and after about a mile or so, I noticed he wasn't behind me. I waited. And waited. Oh shit.
Turned the bike around, and made my way back , looking for any signs of him.
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find him at all, but eventually I came to where a white SUV and a couple of harley guys were standing on the side of the road. The SUV was being driven by some EMT's from Florida who had already provided immediate care to klfexx - and had already called EMS. Unfortuneately, it wouldn't have made any difference.
I went down to kflexx, who was about 15 feet down a VERY steep hill - he had literally went airborne, and hit a tree head on somehow. He was laying on top of his bike which was in two pieces at the bottom of the tree. He was killed instantly.
I have a picture of the scene which I will share later to act as a warning to everyone, but no, i didnt take any pics of kflexx after he died, so don't even ask.
It's really shaken a lot of people here (including myself). I always knew the dragon (and sportbiking) was dangerous, but I never thought I'd experience it first-hand, close up. Man, what a day.
Be very, very safe out there folks.
I'm gonna quit this post to go to bed, but I believe I know how he wrecked for those of you interested. I'll post more on this later.
RIP K_FLEXX. I'm glad your last moments were filled with something you really enjoyed doing, and with people who considered you a friend.
