Missing motorcyclist

[T.Low]

Just came across this on ADVenture Rider (cross posted from Pashnit of which I am not a member) and the only thing I can do to help is cross post to Expo. I really hope this turns out to be nothing more than a guy wanting to ride and he's ok, but family says he's "missing" and thats enough for me.

He was riding a black 2008 Goldwing, Colorado Plate #327-UTH.


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Donald Masters left Orofino, ID, Monday, August 31, headed for West Yellowstone and then on to Denver. He has not been seen or heard from since. We have reason to believe he may have gone missing Monday (he was due into Denver Wednesday). He was riding a black 2008 Goldwing, Colorado Plate #327-UTH.

If you are riding Lolo Pass, or anywhere between Missoula and W. Yellowstone, please be on the lookout for Donald and his bike. He's 62 years old, weighs about 175 and is about 5'9" tall. His bike would have been loaded with a fair amount of gear as he was on a 2+ week trip. If you have seen him or have information about him or his bike, please call the Clearwater County (ID) Sheriff's Department at (208) 476-4521.

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24013

edit: ST owners have called for a search. http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72221

 

[T.Low]

He's still missing.

Here's a link to a fellow motorcyclist's SPOT map of hsi search area coverred so far, incase anybody is nearby and can lend a hand.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0r3lsVX9LyCE8qiqlYC8xHfGyMcZPjqXJ

 

[proto]

I've got to say how impressed I am at the way this is progressing! Word got out quickly to a broad audience, volunteers have pitched in, and sharing the SPOT map is a great idea!

The big thing in his favor is he has people watching out for him. A strong advocate for rescue -- someone who coordinates efforts, shares out information, and keeps on top of local authorities, makes a big difference. Let's hope this turns out well.

 

[T.Low]

Ditto. Quite impressive.

Today we rode forest service roads on the dual sports for about 5 hrs. 5 of us. The pace picked up as the day went on. Often times we are within only a couple feet of a 20-100 ft drop off. Its always on my mind how easily one of us could go off the edge.

Its very worrying thinking about a missing, solo Gold Wing, loaded, on mountain twistys.

 

[SOAZ]

T.Low,
I appreciate the info and updates. I'm now checking the FB, ST and Pashnit pages regularly. I hope he is found safe and sound.

 

[T.Low]

 

[T.Low]

bump

 

[T.Low]

Still no sign of the missing motorcyclist, Don Masters and his Black Honda Gold Wing.

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72221&page=13

 

[T.Low]

Why can't I be independently wealthy so I can take the time and load my bike on the back of the van and go join in the search.
Bump.

I'm suprised there aren't any posts of Expo members living/travelling near the route and joining in. it must be a much more desolate area than I realize.

 

[BIGdaddy]

Why can't I be independently wealthy so I can take the time and load my bike on the back of the van and go join in the search.
Bump.

I'm suprised there aren't any posts of Expo members living/travelling near the route and joining in. it must be a much more desolate area than I realize.

I can't imagine the stress his family is feeling...

 

[Funrover]

I hope they find him, I will help spread the word.

 

[kerry]

I hope he is found. It could be like the incident in Poudre Canyon this summer. Biker went down on a curve, under the guardrail and into the river. I think someone saw it happen. Bike was found in the river but it took quite a few days or weeks until the body surfaced. If the accident hadn't been witnessed and the bike ended up in a deep pool, it would have been very hard to figure out what happened to that rider.

 

[HarryT]

Donald Masters is still missing. This is almost a Steve Fossett story. There has been and are hundreds of people looking for the lost motorcyclist. Hope they find him, soon.

 

[kerry]

His body was found. Details on the linked thread.

 

[off.track]

Rip

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you the news.

Donald Masters has been found at a crash site on Rt 93 around mile marker 322.1 between North Fork, ID and Salmon, ID

Donald and his bike were spotted by Elk hunters that were out tracking a buck. There was about 150' of shoulder and then a steep drop off into a drainage irrigation ditch. The are was covered in thick brush. He was wearing his helmet.

Out of respect to the family and loved ones we will be closing this thread and creating a Memorial Page to Donald where you can share some kinds words with everyone.

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

Rest in Peace Donald Masters.
Larry Jensen
on behalf of the Motorcycle Community

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=823183&postcount=203