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10 Jul 2009 18:55 #306044 by wildwilly30
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HI EVERYBODY,

I STARTED THIS A COUPLE TIMES ALREADY AND NEVER FINISHED.

I JUST LOST MY FATHER AND BEST FRIEND MARCH 19, 2009. THE MAN THAT GOT ME MY VERY FIRST BIKE AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A BIKER, FATHER, AND BROTHER TO ALL.

HE WAS A GUY THAT KNEW HOW TO PARTY AND RIDE BUT TOOK CARE OF HIS FAMILY AND LOVED US ALL.

I LIVE 120 MILES AWAY FROM WHERE HE LIVED. HE DIED ON A SATURDAY. I JUST HAPPEN TO BE IN TOWN THE THURSDAY BEFORE HE WAS FOUND DEAD. I STOPPED TO SEE HIM, WE HAD OUR USUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT RIDING AND PARTYING. WHEN I WAS GOING TO LEAVE HE ASKED ME FOR A HUG AND KISS, I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG, HE USUALLY DIDNT ASK FOR THAT UNLESS HE WAS DRUNK OR HIGH. I WALKED OVER GAVE HIM A HUG AND HE DIDNT WANT TO LET ME GO. I MISS HIM SO BAD! I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO TOUCH ANY OF HIS BIKES OR MINE SINCE, JUST CANT GET BACK IN GEAR.

HE DIED AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 50.

DEADMEN MC
1977 kz1000 chopper
1974 honda cb750k chopper
1977 kz1000a1
1977 kz900a5
1978 kz650b2
1982 kz750r1 gpz
1981 yamaha 650 special
1983 kawasaki vulcan
1977 hd sportster chopper
1987 honda vt1100c shadow

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10 Jul 2009 19:06 #306050 by N0NB
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Sorry to hear that, Willy.

Time and prayer heals all.
Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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10 Jul 2009 19:09 #306052 by arai59
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Sorry Willy, losing loved ones is never easy.

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10 Jul 2009 19:15 #306056 by KZQ
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50 ain't right Dude! Too many opportunities lost!

I'm with you and feel your loss.

Bill
www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
Projects:
1985 ZN1300

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10 Jul 2009 19:21 #306057 by trianglelaguna
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sorry for your loss....maybe he would want the bikes ridden...... when your ready you'll know....just a thought...peace...
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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10 Jul 2009 20:46 #306090 by rstnick
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Sorry to hear Willy.
I just lost my oldest brother and business partner at 50.
Time does help.
Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

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10 Jul 2009 22:14 #306106 by Iron Duke
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My deep condolences are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and loss, time will help heal, but the pain never gos away. in sympathy.
1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
1979 XS1100 F Yamaha

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11 Jul 2009 06:09 #306140 by Locozuna
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One usually goes through this quite a few times in life and it never gets easier. Congratulations on sharing the time you had with them and condolences on the time you will miss. He can now always ride with you.
KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"

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11 Jul 2009 10:02 #306179 by kawsakiman
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sorry for your loss.
remember the good rides you two went on and be happy knowing he's riding to his heart's content now.
i won't say time heals.
it's been 23 years for me and i still miss the old lug.
keep the peace brother.
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.

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11 Jul 2009 11:03 #306196 by harm
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So sorry for your loss. That is hard anytime a loved one passes away.

It will get better with time but loved ones will always be missed.

Remember God has a plan even though we may not understand it.
Tom
Holland, MI

1980 KZ550 ELR

2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]

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11 Jul 2009 13:02 #306205 by Kawickrice
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Sorry for your loss, life can be strange sometimes. Sometimes the best therapy is being close to something he was passionate about like motorcycles. The loss is tremendous and working on his bikes may be very gratifying when you decide the time is right. Once again sorry for your loss.
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL

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11 Jul 2009 13:47 #306219 by franknsr
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Hey Willy, sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Dad last year and I can tell you that it gets easier.
Formerly CSRchopper
1991 KZ1000P
Gone but not forgotten
1986 ZG1000
1982 650 CSR -shoulda kept this one-
Lisle Illinois, USA

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