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15 Jun 2013 13:51 #592429 by Mark Wing
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So sorry for your loss Sandy, he sounds like a great guy. There's nothing I can say.
Mark
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***

77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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15 Jun 2013 17:16 #592443 by guitargeek
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I hate to hear it, I really do. Death awaits us all, and it's small consolation when one meets their end doing what they love...
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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15 Jun 2013 17:29 #592444 by bluezbike
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Sorry for your loss, at least he was doing what he loved. My thoughts for his family and friends
79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)
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17 Jun 2013 20:38 #592778 by testarossa
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It looks like the authorities officially confirmed the identity of the pilot killed as Tony Quibell: www.nelsonstar.com/news/211902801.html

Tony was not only a member but also a moderator here at KZR. Maybe Stein could make Tony's beautiful MKII the bike of the month for the next two years or so in memorium. The bike is certainly deserving on its own merits.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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17 Jun 2013 21:53 #592792 by trianglelaguna
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Tony ...ohhhhh.....no way....he was/is one cool soul.....always p.m'd me before banning me for a week...nicest guy on here....what a loss ....R.I.P tony...Godspeed Tony
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
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18 Jun 2013 00:06 #592812 by steell
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Total bummer :(
He will be missed.
My condolences to his family.
KD9JUR
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18 Jun 2013 01:21 #592824 by Sandy
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Yes,he was a great guy,and a great friend.Very sad,very tragic,because where he did crash WAS pretty much his back yard.He was heading to Saskatchewan,he only got about 50 km's out when it happened.
I've been spending time with his family(3 kids)and they are all devastated to say the least.
At one point,they weren't sure if they were going to be able to recover his body,they were running out of resources,and the terrain was really unsafe.They managed to get him off the mountain on Saturday,so now the family will have some closure.
Him and I have put on thousands of miles on the KZ's,over the years...riding around here won't be the same,that's for sure.
His daughter wants me to teach her how to ride,and I know Tony would be ok with it,so it looks like her and I will start some lessons this summer.

Rest in Peace,Tony...loved you like a Brother...fly high my friend.
1977 KZ1000 A-1

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18 Jun 2013 01:38 #592825 by KZErider
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Just saw this today. So sorry to hear about it. Prayers and God's love to you and his family.
81 KZ750E2(project), 81 KZ750E2(parts donor), 87 BMW K 75C - got it runnin, didn't care for it, holding for family member, 79 CB650(project) Nomad 1700, VStar 950
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18 Jun 2013 03:21 #592831 by danger_bandito
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I have never met a Tony I didn't like. He sounds like he was a fantastic guy. Losing a friend is never easy, and I hope that you can find some peace in teaching his daughter how to ride. It sounds like a great experience for the both of you. May he rest in peace, and always be remembered.
As much as I agree with the term "YOLO," I equally hate it.
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18 Jun 2013 05:28 #592836 by loudhvx
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Oh man, this is terrible news. Tony was a great guy and moderator. He will definitely be missed. Thanks for letting us know, Sandy.
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19 Jun 2013 00:06 #592992 by KZQ
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Oh my God! Tony's gone! He and I've been mods here since there were mods on KZR. I cannot tell you how many times it was his voice of reason that helped me keep going.

Hey Brother, I'll be calling on you!


I've lost a Brother.

Bill
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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
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19 Jun 2013 07:39 #593021 by Jeff.Saunders
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Very bad news. He will be missed. Like others, I traded numerous messages with him over the past 4-5 years. Hard to believe.
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