My cousin's funeral

Jeff McWaters Memorial Ride on the 4th of July. Tire blowout on a Gold Wing on the Tellico Dragon off the Cherohala. Jeff's Harley led the funeral procession. RIP.

Turns out rear tires on cruisers and tourers are near or over the weight limit with 2 up, due to design defect. Check your pressures every ride -- 2-up requires max pressure on every ride, readjusted for every temperature change. Go to the Dark Side if necessary. Only cops are allowed run-flat tires...

Jeff's death was during the closure of US129 at Deals Gap. Would he still be alive if THP hadn't closed the Dragon under martial law?