ADVrider "trekkingbee" is gone

Zen Slug · 07-24-2009, 10:13 PM

inmate trekkingbee was killed in a motorcycle crash in mexico last november: news story here

Quote:

Originally Posted by google translate

Dies in accident abroad

Driving a BMW motorcycle

A motorcyclist Vietnamese origin residing in United States met his death at kilometer 124 +500 of the road into the intersection to Benjamin Hill.

Around 12 noon on Monday, Tran Quoc Tuan residing in Milpitas, California, traveling aboard a 2001 BMW motorcycle with plate movement 1551690, heading south to north when the fatal accident occurred.

While Santacruz Antonio Flores, the driver of a Ford, Heavy Dutty with Arizona plates movement, invaded the lane while trying to avoid a collision, but his attempt struck a truck called Rabones.

Because of the coup, the tractor turned and placed in the west to east in the intersection to Benjamin Hill. An alien could not avoid the blow was struck and killed.

i didn't know the man in person, but he was an upstanding member of the ADV tool pool and he will be missed. he was more active over on f650.com than here on advrider (also known as trekkingbee over there). i just had the very sad fortune of having his wife relay me the news 8 months after his death and she was sobbing like it just happened yesterday. tears are welling up in my eyes as i type i feel so sad.

here is his bmw f650 just a few weeks before the trip

pic by commo_soulja

here's a pic of him calling around for parts at a bay area "f650.com" tech day

pic by commo_soulja

here he is grubbing down with some fellow inmates at the same tech day (center)

pic by commo_soulja

godspeed trekkingbee and prayers to the family you left behind

SenorPeligro · 07-25-2009, 07:26 AM

I had the pleasure of meeting Tuan at the tech day in the photos above. He really knew his F650 and couldn't wait to get his hands dirty helping out on the various jobs we were all messing with. Throughout the course of the day he shared his travel experiences and plans with us. A true adventurer with a passion for the journey and a nice person.

Very sad.

manganos · 07-25-2009, 09:35 AM

Ahhh this SUCKS. Sorry to hear this.

Wildman · 07-25-2009, 11:19 AM

RIP, brother.

Ruffus · 07-25-2009, 12:30 PM

RIP Tuan

kodiakfrank · 07-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Rest In Peace, trekkingbee.

Analog Kid · 07-25-2009, 02:56 PM

So sad. RIP.

gaspipe · 07-25-2009, 03:03 PM

Ack.

Godspeed trekkingbee.

MaddBrit · 07-25-2009, 03:44 PM

So sad...

What a terrible loss of a young life. God bless his wife and family.

Tex_Tibertus · 07-25-2009, 03:53 PM

Yeah, this really is not good. I too met Tuan for the first time at this session and couldn't believe the amount he had traveled. Tuan was really living life on his terms and seeing the world.
RIP Tuan you were one of a kind

Hayduke · 07-25-2009, 06:42 PM

RIP Trekkingbee.

evilmedic13 · 07-26-2009, 12:00 AM

RIP Tuan
May your journeys continue in the next life

Redne Dab · 07-26-2009, 10:07 AM

Never mind. Just found the news link.

DaFoole · 07-26-2009, 11:39 AM

This ALWAYS sucks so bad.....

RIP Tuan...

commo_soulja · 07-26-2009, 07:01 PM

Terrible news

I met Tuan several times to talk motorcycles and he was a great person. He helped me out with my F650 with some tips he'd learned over the years. He will be missed.

RIP brother.

07-25-2009, 07:26 AM	#2
SenorPeligro Proper Naughty Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Off the wrong map Oddometer: 1,919	I had the pleasure of meeting Tuan at the tech day in the photos above. He really knew his F650 and couldn't wait to get his hands dirty helping out on the various jobs we were all messing with. Throughout the course of the day he shared his travel experiences and plans with us. A true adventurer with a passion for the journey and a nice person. Very sad. __________________ Missing you Benjava! Coffee first! Then adventure... Video Antics Where am I Riding? Baja Blitz Yard Sale

07-25-2009, 09:35 AM	#3
manganos Let me pontificate. Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Dinwiddie, VA Oddometer: 3,059	Ahhh this SUCKS. Sorry to hear this. __________________ sponsored motorcycle rider

07-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
Wildman Man of Kent Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Riding my World Oddometer: 16,081	RIP, brother. __________________ "Every county of England, every country of Europe and every (part of every other inhabited) continent of the Earth" ... 80% complete! Counties: 39 of 39 - done! Countries: 36 of 42; last up, Portugal, next up, Iceland Continents: 5 of 19; last up, North America (USA), next up, Central America (Cuba)

07-25-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Ruffus Dirty Old Mudder Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Erie,Ontario Oddometer: 3,932	RIP Tuan __________________ We spend our lives chipping away at our ignorance :wisdom by Dakez Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.: wisdom by ?? Reverse Darwinism...he's only alive because he's to stupid to die. : wisdom by AZRamjet 06 Husky TE510

07-25-2009, 02:37 PM	#6
kodiakfrank Gloria's Cheerleader Joined: May 2004 Location: Exiled to Flatghanistan Oddometer: 9,015	Rest In Peace, trekkingbee. __________________ http://fnphotographer.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

07-25-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
Analog Kid Too many hands on my time Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Cary, NC Oddometer: 242	So sad. RIP. __________________ I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks. Daniel Boone

07-25-2009, 03:03 PM	#8
gaspipe Just a dude.... Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Pickwick Lake, Tennessippi Oddometer: 11,205	Ack. Godspeed trekkingbee. __________________ gaspipe [the original] I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -- Winston Churchill

07-25-2009, 03:44 PM	#9
MaddBrit Now officially a Yank. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Irving, Tejas. They actually let me in... Oddometer: 23,190	So sad... What a terrible loss of a young life. God bless his wife and family. __________________ Now farm ruled.

07-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
Tex_Tibertus Neutiquam erro Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Dante's 5th circle Oddometer: 33	Wow Yeah, this really is not good. I too met Tuan for the first time at this session and couldn't believe the amount he had traveled. Tuan was really living life on his terms and seeing the world. RIP Tuan you were one of a kind

07-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#11
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,628	RIP Trekkingbee. __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

07-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#12
evilmedic13 Sarcastic & Fantastic Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill Oddometer: 940	RIP Tuan May your journeys continue in the next life __________________ Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.

07-26-2009, 10:07 AM	#13
Redne Dab Poseur Extraordinaire Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Spokane, WA. Oddometer: 1,093	Never mind. Just found the news link. __________________ 2007 Suzuki DL650ABS "Aw, isn't that cute, the new one smiles at you instead of the old one glowering at you" -SlowPhil

07-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#14
DaFoole Que la Chinga?! Joined: Jun 2004 Location: BFE, SW Oregon/SF BayO'rea Oddometer: 3,118	This ALWAYS sucks so bad..... RIP Tuan... __________________ "...when I handed the 40 ouncer to him, he got that far off stare that a cat gets when it just gets done licking its ass for the last 15". Yeah, THAT stare." -WTF-Over

07-26-2009, 07:01 PM	#15
commo_soulja Supa Thumpa Pilot Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Oddometer: 374	Terrible news I met Tuan several times to talk motorcycles and he was a great person. He helped me out with my F650 with some tips he'd learned over the years. He will be missed. RIP brother. __________________ '05 BMW F650 GS Dakar "Ride like ya stole it!" "I'm not a playa, I jus thump alot!"

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