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04 Feb 2011 00:48 #428300 by DanVVArider
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I'm shocked and stunned beyond belief that two of my forum favorites, Odd Ivar Bekkelund and Paul Ammerman, better known as Ibsen22000 and Sandracer, are gone. Working backwards, I read the news on Sandracer, and went looking for Ivar, who I always saw as the anchor around here, kinda like the ying to DanVVA yang.

And look what I found...

I'm stunned beyond words...and anybody here who remembers me from when I was a regular around here and recalls anything I ever did knows I am never at a loss for words.

Ivar and Sandracer, I will miss you. I'm particularly saddened to learn passing did not come gracefully and swiftly without struggling. I very much enjoyed the times we got into it here and in private email.

Thanks...just thanks...

"CHOP 'TIL YA DROP!"

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04 Feb 2011 01:01 #428302 by PLUMMEN
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:(

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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13 Feb 2011 19:26 #430538 by ran429
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Ditto what Dan said.
it really sucks to come back after so long to read that friends (even if only online friends) have passed before their time.

Godspeed Sandracer, will see you on the strip when i get there.


How you been these days Dan?

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10 Mar 2011 16:37 #436875 by Arkaix
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I remember my dad and Ivar going back forth all the time. That is truly bad news. I still remember that cat with the lime helmet, always brought a smile to my face.

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10 Mar 2011 16:51 #436877 by z1kzonly
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What a Rare Breed! Godspeed the fallen!
Sand dragsters' These guys have chromemoly NUTS!
There seems to be an upswing in the sport in the South!
My machinist, "Jims Cylinder Heads" in Buffalo,
Jim used to run Top Fuel with "Elmer and Spiderman Etc."
Jim has been building alot of "Nitro Busa's" for this sport.

Look like 250MPH dragbikes on the sand going only 300 feet.
Lot of stuff on you tube

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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10 Mar 2011 19:12 #436924 by Proxy
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I did not know them but I do feel good that people remember. I have an uncle that passed and another uncle that is passing soon. Both have been mentors in life and motorcycling. Remembering is the next best thing other than honoring them when they are here. Here's to your friends. Well lived!

Take it from me cuz I found
If you leave it then somebody else is bound,
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure,
When yours, it could have been.
1977 KZ650 B1 Being restored to original (Green)
1977 KZ650 B1 Original (Red) Sold
1977 KZ650 B1 Donor Bike for Parts

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10 Mar 2011 19:24 #436929 by CoreyClough
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Again, some late night chats in KZR Chatroom with people back in the day, make me sad to see them gone. The "thoes were the days" come around too often.

Rest in peace Ivar you are missed. :(

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22 Mar 2011 22:34 #439817 by N0NB
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Yup, sad to see riders pass on to the great beyond. Hopefully the curves are always gravel free where they are and gas is cheap. R.I.P.

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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13 Apr 2011 02:02 #444370 by KLACKO
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I lost another friend from another site this weekend, and for some reason I've been thinking about Ivar today. He was one of the best friends I ever had, and it still hurts to know he's gone. Not really sure why, but I stopped in for the first time in a long time, then I see Paul is gone as well.
Dammit. I feel really old tonight...

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13 Jun 2011 03:01 #456948 by ChrisJhonson2111
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Its getting some pain for us when someone left us.

Its amazing when all of them are with us and do what we feel.
Again, some late night chats in KZR Chatroom with people back in the day, Its make sad to see them gone. The thoes were the best days of life come around too often.

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04 Oct 2011 18:05 #481358 by apeman
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I have not been on this site in a very long time, and I just now have heard this news. These gentlemen were fine people who were willing to share their knowledge without expectation of anything in return. I had the chance to spend an evening here in San Francisco with Paul, and found him to be the best of the best. I will remember them both, which is about the most I can do for anyone.

Petaluma and Truckee, CA -- member since Jan. 23, 2003;
PREVIOUS KZs: 1980 KZ750H with 108,000 miles; 1980 KZ750E with 28,000 miles; and KZ750H street/cafe project, all sold a few years back.

This is what I do for fun, not for work. It is art, with a little engineering thrown in.

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