Lost an MSF RiderCoach This Morning...

Ben Carufel · 03-21-2011, 10:30 PM

Link to the full article is here.

RIP Paul.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...h-south-i-805/

lemieuxmc · 03-21-2011, 11:08 PM

I'm curious how long he has been making that commute. Back in the summer of 2005 I would make that drive about the same time from Vista (the news report said that Mr P was from Oceanside) and would be overtaken on my /7 by an RT on a regular basis.

Terrible accident, I hope that we can read the report from the CHP when it is completed. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

More coverage here; http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fatal-Crash-Closed-I-805-118364954.html http://www.sandiego6.com/mostpopular/story/Oceanside-Motorcyclist-Killed-in-I-805-Crash-on/ZMaB9zGZhkKP0NIJbiJe0A.cspx
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oceanside/b0e64cda-4983-593d-b23c-3f127cbd1505.html

markjenn · 03-21-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemieuxmc

I'm curious how long he has been making that commute. Back in the summer of 2005 I would make that drive about the same time from Vista (the news report said that Mr P was from Oceanside) and would be overtaken on my /7 by an RT on a regular basis.

Not that it is important to this tragedy, but looks like the bike was a R1100S Boxer Cup Replica.

- Mark

lemieuxmc · 03-21-2011, 11:46 PM

I have 7 bikes... I'm sure I'm not the only polyamorous rider out here.

Turkus · 03-24-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markjenn

Not that it is important to this tragedy, but looks like the bike was a R1100S Boxer Cup Replica.

Here is a pic of Paul and his pride & joy

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I have a thread running on another forum with some more info and a couple more photos of Paul.

We have lost a great mentor and a great man in Paul Palika

ramblin66 · 03-25-2011, 05:26 AM

Prayers for all affected.. Godspeed Paul.

Below from the comments section on this page...
http://www.sandiego6.com/mostpopular...NIJbiJe0A.cspx

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vuur626 - 3/21/2011 9:26 AM
i was there when i happend i was riding my motorcycle and it started rain so i pulled over under the balboa underpass and parked for to wait the rain to stop then i hear a crash behind me and i saw the SUV hit the center devide and the truck pulling over ther was no cars coming so i ran arross the freeway to see if the driver of the SUV was ok he was then i saw the motoecycle there and saw the rider on the road other people pulled over to help we tryed to slow traffic to to avod him from getting hit people even put ther cars in front of him to block cars and me and three other stay there with him untill CHP arrived my heart goes out to his family I really wish there was something more we could have done for him

..............

vuur626 I am Paul's Sister in Law. You have no idea how much your actions mean to me and the family. God Bless. If you want to reach me or information on the memorial you can find me on FB and send me a message. Mary Stout Clipper

919Maniac · 03-26-2011, 05:35 AM

Sounds like this is one of those cases where there really wasn't anything he could have done, there wasn't any time to react it seems and he was ATGATT. These are the kinds of incidents that make you think about the risks inherent in our shared pastime.

Rider sounds like a great guy and doubtlessly he helped many a budding rider as an MSF coach. RIP

easyrider88 · 03-22-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemieuxmc

I'm curious how long he has been making that commute. Back in the summer of 2005 I would make that drive about the same time from Vista (the news report said that Mr P was from Oceanside) and would be overtaken on my /7 by an RT on a regular basis.

Terrible accident, I hope that we can read the report from the CHP when it is completed. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

More coverage here; http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fatal-Crash-Closed-I-805-118364954.html http://www.sandiego6.com/mostpopular/story/Oceanside-Motorcyclist-Killed-in-I-805-Crash-on/ZMaB9zGZhkKP0NIJbiJe0A.cspx
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oc...27cbd1505.html

my condolences to his friends and family.at 58 im finding freeway riding to be a bit too adventurius these days.its for younger boys and girls who like to live dangerously.after reading the news report im convinced he was unjustly killed by an inattentive driver.

Renner · 03-22-2011, 01:37 PM

sometimes no amount of skill is sufficient
RIP Paul

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28949

4D GRIT · 03-22-2011, 01:40 PM

RIP, very sad!

McJamie · 03-22-2011, 01:50 PM

I was going to make a comment about dumb-ass car drivers, but I think that's a little pointless right now.
The fact is we lost another one. I didn't know the man, but based on his credentials I would assume he was a very good/safe rider.
Heartbreaking.
I'll say an extra prayer for his family tonight.

M Singer · 04-04-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renner

sometimes no amount of skill is sufficient
RIP Paul

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28949

I have always felt that way. RIP

Gummee! · 04-05-2011, 02:26 PM

That could have been any of us. Sandy Eggo freeways in the rain are a scary place.

M

ragtoplvr · 03-02-2012, 06:04 AM

I have noticed an increase in rain accidents at my place. In over 20 years my pasture fence has been hit a total of 5 times. 4 of those were in the last 2 years, 3 were in the rain or slush. One of them was drunk, and I turned her ass in, and offered to testify if needed.

Those 3 had bald tires. With the economy, fuel prices and the sharp increase in the cost of tires, people have to postpone buying them. They have to or not feed the kids. I do not have an answer, I'm just getting tired of patching fence at 3 am in the rain, or worse. I HATE having to patch fence when there is lighting!!!!!!!!

Godspeed Paul. I read your posts, and I know I would have liked you. I hope on the other side your roads are all curvy, your tires never slip and bugs don't splatter your windshield.

Rod

ragtoplvr · 03-02-2012, 07:21 PM

Since Paul was an MSF instructor, he knew about the accident chain. Break one link and avoid the accident. Rain was one of the links in his chain, which sadly did not break. This might be the only link that Paul had any control over. Now many of us ride year round, myself included. So we can be a bit defensive about riding in the rain. He did many things right, and the lexis driver had many many more ways to break the chain. This is why I hope they make an example out of the lexis driver, so people think a bit.

I very seldom ride to work in the rain, it will be less frequent now. Break those links

Rod

03-21-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
Ben Carufel ^OP Boxer Addict Joined: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 418	Lost an MSF RiderCoach This Morning... Link to the full article is here. RIP Paul. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...h-south-i-805/ __________________ Ben Carufel - Motorsport Photography - http://www.bencarufel.com '11 BMW F800ST - '02 BMW R1150GSA - '72 BMW R60/5 Other bikes to appear above shortly, rest assured...

03-21-2011, 11:08 PM	#2
lemieuxmc Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Location: East La Jolla... it's just Clairemont!! Oddometer: 3,360	I'm curious how long he has been making that commute. Back in the summer of 2005 I would make that drive about the same time from Vista (the news report said that Mr P was from Oceanside) and would be overtaken on my /7 by an RT on a regular basis. Terrible accident, I hope that we can read the report from the CHP when it is completed. My condolences to all of his family and friends. More coverage here; http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fatal-Crash-Closed-I-805-118364954.html http://www.sandiego6.com/mostpopular/story/Oceanside-Motorcyclist-Killed-in-I-805-Crash-on/ZMaB9zGZhkKP0NIJbiJe0A.cspx http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oceanside/b0e64cda-4983-593d-b23c-3f127cbd1505.html lemieuxmc screwed with this post 03-21-2011 at 11:33 PM

03-26-2011, 05:35 AM	#7
919Maniac Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Oddometer: 218	Sounds like this is one of those cases where there really wasn't anything he could have done, there wasn't any time to react it seems and he was ATGATT. These are the kinds of incidents that make you think about the risks inherent in our shared pastime. Rider sounds like a great guy and doubtlessly he helped many a budding rider as an MSF coach. RIP __________________ Fai i cazzi tuoi.

03-22-2011, 01:37 PM	#9
Renner combustophile Joined: Jul 2007 Location: sunny SoCal Oddometer: 1,559	sometimes no amount of skill is sufficient RIP Paul http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28949 __________________ "If you want to fix it with a rock, you have to stick to stone-age technology" -Anton "...solving the latest crisis that is preventing my Airhead from taking me to the bar." -Beater-

03-22-2011, 01:40 PM	#10
4D GRIT Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: shevegas, WI Oddometer: 42	RIP, very sad! __________________ Peas and Carrots..........

03-21-2011, 11:46 PM	#4
lemieuxmc Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Location: East La Jolla... it's just Clairemont!! Oddometer: 3,360	I have 7 bikes... I'm sure I'm not the only polyamorous rider out here.

03-22-2011, 01:50 PM	#11
McJamie STROMINATOR Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Courtice, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 959	I was going to make a comment about dumb-ass car drivers, but I think that's a little pointless right now. The fact is we lost another one. I didn't know the man, but based on his credentials I would assume he was a very good/safe rider. Heartbreaking. I'll say an extra prayer for his family tonight. __________________ If you get far enough away, you'll be on your way home. Piss off, I'm in my Happy place.

04-05-2011, 02:26 PM	#13
Gummee! That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,667	That could have been any of us. Sandy Eggo freeways in the rain are a scary place. M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

03-02-2012, 06:04 AM	#14
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,559	I have noticed an increase in rain accidents at my place. In over 20 years my pasture fence has been hit a total of 5 times. 4 of those were in the last 2 years, 3 were in the rain or slush. One of them was drunk, and I turned her ass in, and offered to testify if needed. Those 3 had bald tires. With the economy, fuel prices and the sharp increase in the cost of tires, people have to postpone buying them. They have to or not feed the kids. I do not have an answer, I'm just getting tired of patching fence at 3 am in the rain, or worse. I HATE having to patch fence when there is lighting!!!!!!!! Godspeed Paul. I read your posts, and I know I would have liked you. I hope on the other side your roads are all curvy, your tires never slip and bugs don't splatter your windshield. Rod

03-02-2012, 07:21 PM	#15
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,559	Since Paul was an MSF instructor, he knew about the accident chain. Break one link and avoid the accident. Rain was one of the links in his chain, which sadly did not break. This might be the only link that Paul had any control over. Now many of us ride year round, myself included. So we can be a bit defensive about riding in the rain. He did many things right, and the lexis driver had many many more ways to break the chain. This is why I hope they make an example out of the lexis driver, so people think a bit. I very seldom ride to work in the rain, it will be less frequent now. Break those links Rod

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