Hey guys

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
06/27/2014 at 23:55 • Filed to: None

I lost my cousin tonight from a motorcycle accident. He was a good friend to me. I'm still kinda reeeling from this and not sure why I'm even posting this but be careful guys. Going fast on a bike is fun but I wish he was still here. RIP brother. I love you

DISCUSSION (44)

Mosqvich > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/27/2014 at 23:55

So sorry to hear about this. Your family will be in my prayers.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/27/2014 at 23:56

Sorry to hear this. Sometimes life is hard to explain.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/27/2014 at 23:58

I'm very sorry to hear that. My condolences, and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

AM3R > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/27/2014 at 23:58

I'd love to ride but I don't know if I can risk it.

Sorry about your loss friend.

Manuél Ferrari > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/27/2014 at 23:59

I'm sorry to hear that :( What truly terrible news.

Hang in there and be careful yourself. If you drink to take the pain away don't get on the road.

Take care

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Mosqvich
06/27/2014 at 23:59

Thanks. Don't really know what else to say but thanks

Anon > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that! If you I can do anything to help dude don't hesitate to ask! If you need someone to talk to my Email is Alex7302@gmail.com.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Anon
06/28/2014 at 00:04

Thanks man that's a real big thing and it means a lot. I'm honestly just going to go to bed tonight but thanks. Don't suppose you're in the toronto area?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:05

Sorry for your loss.

CRider > AM3R
06/28/2014 at 00:06

How many fatal accidents involving cars do you need to hear about before you decide to hang up the keys to your car?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:07

Just wanna say thanks for all the support guys. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot. I'll be okay but I need to feel low tonight.

Anon > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:08

Sorry man, I live down in Louisiana but if I was I'd be over to help you out. But go and get some sleep man, sometimes it's the best thing to help shit like this.

ly2v8-Brian > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:08

Tragic. My condolences to you sir.

Jacques L' Autre > CRider
06/28/2014 at 00:12

I see where you're coming from, but it's kind of a poor example. There isn't really a debate that motorcycles are less safe than cars, they just are. If the bike suddenly stops chances are you'll keep moving. In a car you have restraints, airbags, and crumple zones that you just can't get in a bike, unless you're talking about a BMW C1. Motorcycles are fun, but they come with inherent risks like many other fun things.

Sorry for your loss, Cletus. The loss of a friend, especially family, is tough, but life will go on and there are many others around you to love, and be loved by. Prayers for you and your family.

AM3R > CRider
06/28/2014 at 00:12

I worded that wrong.

Inattentive drivers in my area would pretty much kill me. It's a weekly occurrence that I have to swerve, brake, or pull some other type of maneuver to avoid crashing in DC rush hour traffic.

I'd probably only ride the bike on my favorite backroads which I know like the back of my hand, which would likely cause me to ride beyond my limits and eventually make a mistake because of overconfidence. Driving these roads is incredibly fun in my RWD car. I know exactly how to handle these roads in my RWD car. Riding a bike is a whole different game.

JGrabowMSt > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:15

Hang in there man. We're all here for you.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:16

I'm so sorry man. My condolences go out to you and your family

Leadbull > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:20

It's ok to feel low for a while. Stay at home, listen to some good music, cry a little (or a lot). Get it out of your system, and don't dwell on it. I'm really sorry, man. You've got another prayer coming your way.

StoneCold > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:22

I'm sorry for your loss, it's always hardest when it's your own blood, when they still had so much more to add to this world.

CRider > AM3R
06/28/2014 at 00:22

I could talk all night about this (and most other times, I would try to convince you you could ride safely and have fun) but this isn't the thread to do it in. I'll just state that an attentive rider, wearing all the proper gear and riding a bike they can handle (don't get your license and buy a CBR1000RR) within their limits is pretty safe.

AM3R > CRider
06/28/2014 at 00:26

I understand. You'd probably be able to convince me too. I'll end this by saying I wouldn't be scared of the bike killing me, because my mother would kill me looooong before the bike would get a chance.

CRider > Jacques L' Autre
06/28/2014 at 00:28

You example is just as poor, because in a crash a motorcycle reacts differently. Unless you're riding into a wall or an oncoming truck, that kind of accident just doesn't happen. If you're paying attention, you won't crash in that manner. I normally wear near $800 worth of protective gear (helmet, boots, body armor, protective pants ect...) and can take a pretty damn good hit to anywhere on my body without even feeling it.

Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:29

The loss of every life is a tragedy. My condolences. Stay strong and help his family through the tough times.

PushToStart > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 00:32

I'm very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts.

CRider > AM3R
06/28/2014 at 00:33

Only if she could catch you! : )

ok,I have to say it... Take a MSF beginner riders course. It's easy, and will teach you how to operate the bike safely. They provide a bike and helmet for you. Here's a link to the website. If you do that, then you can decide if you want to buy a motorcycle. If not, you will still have the ability to ride any bike if you need to.

AM3R > CRider
06/28/2014 at 01:06

Thanks for the advice. I'll look into that. Having a bike for short trips would be really convenient. I feel like after the course I'll feel much better about riding.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 01:13

I just got in from riding, been out since 6:30... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss... Every time I hear of a fellow biker's loss I'm reminded to keep wearing my gear, ride within my and my equipment's limits, and most importantly, watch out for other vehicles on the road. All you all remember that too and keep being safe out there... We take enough risks just by riding a bike, minimizing them is only smart. Peace.

Jedidiah > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 01:33

Sorry to hear that.

Me and my dad just bought 2 motorcycles and signed up for a beginners' class so that we can go riding together. I keep hearing stories like this and it makes me want to reconsider.

PheeNoIVI > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 01:49

Im sorry to hear that man. Were all here for you at Oppo!

Dsscats > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 01:50

Hey man, I'd also be happy to talk. Also not in Toronto, but I lost my dad and would be welcome to help.

dsscats@Gmail.com

Dsscats > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 01:52

I know how overwhelming a loss can be. I know probably a lot of your family will be over, but if you can, lock yourself in your room with someone you love and sob your eyes out. Talk about it all with them and just take this as your opportunity to let it all out.

YSI-what can brown do for you > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 02:25

Sorry for your loss man. I know words from a stranger on the internet won't help, but stay strong. He may be gone, but he lives on in memory.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > AM3R
06/28/2014 at 07:00

I used to instruct for that course, and it really is a good course. It can give you all the tools you need.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 07:05

I know that pain man, it sucks hard. I know there's nothing I can say, but it will pass, and you will heal. Just stay in the game...

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 07:17

I hope that things get better. I'm sorry for the loss of your cousin. If you're a man of faith, then you know he's probably riding on better roads than we'll see for a while.

KnowsAboutCars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 07:46

I'm really sorry to hear this. It's hard to deal with the sudden loss of someone you care about. My condolences.

$kaycog > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 08:31

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.

fhrblig > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 09:54

Wow, that sucks. Sorry for your loss.

trmoore09 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 10:06

Sorry for your loss man, that sucks.

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 10:09

I'm sorry about your loss!

There's nothing I can do, but to share a bit about myself and maybe absorb some of your pain in that way.

My father was a keen biker, and besides from a few minor accidents he escaped a fatal crash once only because of his experience and - let's be honest - sheer luck.

A car pulled out into the street from the right overlooking my father and thus ignoring his right of way. By looking away from the car (experience!), my father managed to steer the bike slightly to the left. So he flew over the hood instead of crashing head on against the roof egde. Nonetheless he broke his arm and a few rips.

For us bereaved bikers seem to be selfish madmen because they obviously love their passion more than their families and friends.

Kinja'd!!!

Yet riding the bike - which he had to borrow from a friend after he had to sell his own - was my father's way to escape from his inner conflicts and the daily struggle to provide a good life for his wife and children.

In those precious moments I imagine he was free. It would've been very egoistical of us to take those away from him.

The pressures of his inner demons and financial turmoil were one of the reasons why he died of a heart attack a few years after said accident. He was only 52 years old.

So I mean it in the best possible way - although I don't know the circumstances - when I say:

This is all very fucked up, but your cousin died while doing what he loved. That has to count for something.

All the best to your family and his friends!

DollaMoneyAve > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 10:25

fuck dude

so sorry

EL_ULY > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 11:03

awww man im sorry to here that :'(

I lost a cousin recently and to be honest, it still sting after a year pretty bad. You kniw we are all here for ya dude.

Mosqvich > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 11:47

How are things this morning? Just checking in.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/28/2014 at 14:07

Sorry for your loss man... I don't really know what to say, but I'll pour one out for you guys tonight. Hang in there man!