3fan4life
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2025, 12:35:59 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing those Mark.  I remember a bunch of those guys, from years ago. I'm in one of those pics, and have no earthly idea where or when it was. I don't remember the blond with the pants that don't fit, but I wish I did. But I'm still here. What ever happened to Mike Marshall? |
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2025, 12:41:27 PM » |
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I don't cry often these days, Mark, but you have touched me with these memories.  Jess, that is Gale judging the ladies' tattoo contest. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2025, 12:53:35 PM » |
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 Thanks for some of them Pic!! In 6 days Highbinder/Don would have been 80 yrs.  I know many of ya'll didn't know that tid bit..  So many are gone now ... I still have great memories riding with them all...
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2025, 01:00:59 PM » |
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Maybe Skinhead can share a photo of his neighbor- See What Happens Larry |
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3fan4life
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Any day that you ride is a good day!
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2025, 01:04:24 PM » |
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I'm in one of those pics, and have no earthly idea where or when it was.
I'm showing it taken on the "Meet in the Middle Ride" in 2012. I don't remember the blond with the pants that don't fit, but I wish I did.
I don't know her name, but the pic was taken @ Inzane VIII in Johnson City, TN. What ever happened to Mike Marshall?
Mike is still around and coming to rides pretty regular. He just hasn't been posting on the board. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2025, 02:19:38 PM » |
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there are some pics of riders on the memorial pages Wiggy, Solo1 here is one with DynoDave from NY in the middle from Thor rides  Maybe I can find others when I get home later from work Pretty sure I have one of Shftr |
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2025, 03:09:24 PM » |
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Some I knew others I did Not But we All have something in common. Riding and Valkyries. Kinda difficult to post thru the water wurx. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2025, 05:16:27 PM » |
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 This is Melvin, riding the train at IZ 21, I believe. He passed August 2023 from a heart attack at work. He was a quiet, unassuming, hard working guy. Him and Norma were good friends. He had just finished adding a sidecar to his Valk. R.I.P. my friend Craig |
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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2025, 06:11:31 PM » |
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Maybe Skinhead can share a photo of his neighbor- See What Happens Larry When Larry Kaneko (DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry) passed away, I told his wife Jane (TwoBottles) that if she was selling his Gold Wing, is like to buy it, and that I would like some of his ashes to keep on his bike so he can ride with me. We have been neighbors for 30 years.   I don't have any photos of Larry on my phone, but I'll post some from my 'puter later. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2025, 06:33:16 AM » |
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Pics of DYSWHL:  TwoBottles, Chrome dome, Jig, DYSWHL  TwoBottles, Binkie, Jig, DYSWHL  Skinhead, Fun Governor, TwoBottles, DYSWHL  DYSWHL, Skinhead, Romeo |
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2025, 06:50:36 AM » |
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I found these as well of other passed members:  Reb, Herb, Joe  T-Bird  Gina & T-Bird  Sorry for the blurry pic  DYSWHL the day he bought Binkie's 95 wing |
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2025, 07:02:38 AM » |
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All these pictures remind me of how much I have missed over the years. Many things have pulled me in other directions over the years, mainly finances, work and family. So many times I have counted down to certain ride opportunities only to have to tell myself, next time. Even in retirement I find myself still having to make a lot of compromises when it comes to these opportunities. That’s why I enjoy the VRCC both here and on Facebook and the opportunity to stay connected with those I know and those I’ve never met. Hope to see a bunch of you in Lewisburg this June, it will be here before we know it!
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« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2025, 07:43:06 AM » |
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Mark,
Thanks for this post! I've saved several of your photos, as my own neglect in 'memorializing' riders and rides with pics is one of my regrets... It was really nice to scroll down your post and that of others to reflect upon some mighty fine memories... Thanks again!
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« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2025, 07:45:42 AM » |
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I don't cry often these days, Mark, but you have touched me with these memories. Agreed, those pictures did bring back several memories and they were good ones. Rams |
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The pic of santa and DDT has Gary, Rebs uncle, in it.
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2025, 06:12:10 PM » |
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someone once posted a pic where it looked like little buddy Eric was holding the Devil's Tower in his hand Wish I saved that one, maybe someone can post that I am pretty sure that I followed him for a spell in the Gettysburg ride and he caught some air on a whoopdedoo That bike had to be cryin but Gordon is the only person I think I saw wheelie his Valk |
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« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2025, 07:41:05 AM » |
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someone once posted a pic where it looked like little buddy Eric was holding the Devil's Tower in his hand Wish I saved that one, maybe someone can post that I am pretty sure that I followed him for a spell in the Gettysburg ride and he caught some air on a whoopdedoo That bike had to be cryin but Gordon is the only person I think I saw wheelie his Valk Haha! I remember that picture…. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2025, 06:18:39 AM » |
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I have lost so many great photos on hoisting sites, Of course ALL of my photos are on disks, but over the years. Some laptops and desk tops can NO longer read them.  Here are a few that I had on a laptop. Romp in the Swamp. that way back ,There was nothing like being in Lafayette La. Around Halloween!   Cheaha Al. .. I wish I had the original size of this..  This was taken at Lamonts  |
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« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2025, 07:05:55 PM » |
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Great photos and I'm a sucker for reminiscing. I want to tell all of you. There is something we all have in common that the vast population will most likely never experience.
In no order:
*Riding on two wheels on so many roads throughout U.S.A.
*Looking in your phone contacts, fb, etc counting all those you met from riding your valkyrie.
*a smell, word, road, place - triggers memories of trips with fellow valkyrie riders and friends.
*you hear someone tell you how far it is to a destination and no matter if you are in a cage or 2 wheels you immediately calculate how many fuel stops it is to the destination.
(I'm sure there are more)
I say all this to remind you and me... how thankful we should be knowing that we belong to something very special. Treasure those times together and do your best to get together you just never know.
So many of you are closer to me than most of my extended family.
Love you all and thanks for the pictures.
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Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
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« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2025, 06:13:36 PM » |
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some of these photos really touched me thank you
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« Reply #25 on: January 24, 2025, 01:42:50 PM » |
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Great photos and I'm a sucker for reminiscing. I want to tell all of you. There is something we all have in common that the vast population will most likely never experience.
In no order:
*Riding on two wheels on so many roads throughout U.S.A.
*Looking in your phone contacts, fb, etc counting all those you met from riding your valkyrie.
*a smell, word, road, place - triggers memories of trips with fellow valkyrie riders and friends.
*you hear someone tell you how far it is to a destination and no matter if you are in a cage or 2 wheels you immediately calculate how many fuel stops it is to the destination.
(I'm sure there are more)
I say all this to remind you and me... how thankful we should be knowing that we belong to something very special. Treasure those times together and do your best to get together you just never know.
So many of you are closer to me than most of my extended family.
Love you all and thanks for the pictures.
Stude
ONLY another RIDER not only KNOWS this but that Special FEELING can Not be put into words but LORD Knows I've tried more than once. And ALL these other RIDERS I've met and come to know and more importantly have Become FRIENDS with! And Ys Far too many FRIENDS have passed on But I am better off for having met them than to never have known them at all! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 24, 2025, 10:05:13 PM » |
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someone once posted a pic where it looked like little buddy Eric was holding the Devil's Tower in his hand Wish I saved that one, maybe someone can post that I am pretty sure that I followed him for a spell in the Gettysburg ride and he caught some air on a whoopdedoo That bike had to be cryin but Gordon is the only person I think I saw wheelie his Valk I was on that Gettysburg ride also. Gordon pulled into a driveway and I pulled in behind him and asked if he had bike trouble. He jumped off his bike, got his helmet out of the tail trunk and said "nope, just didn't know it would be that kind of ride". I think we all had our "tires in the air" a time or two on that ride. It's probably still the most fun ride I've ever been on. Wasn't BS Nicely (musical selection of the evening) on that ride with us too? |
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« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2025, 04:53:56 PM » |
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ALL these other RIDERS I've met and come to know and more importantly have Become FRIENDS with! And Ys Far too many FRIENDS have passed on But I am better off for having met them than to never have known them at all! RIDE SAFE. You are absolutely correct, way too many friends from this club have passed on. And my life is richer for having known each and everyone of them! |
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I was on that Gettysburg ride also.
Wasn't BS Nicely (musical selection of the evening) on that ride with us too?
My memory isn't as good as it should be. But, I'm about 99% certain that he was. |
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« Reply #31 on: February 01, 2025, 07:04:49 PM » |
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Thanks for the pics, and for posting again Mike. I read the general board often. I've met a lot of good folks through here... -Mike |
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« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2025, 07:10:20 PM » |
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someone once posted a pic where it looked like little buddy Eric was holding the Devil's Tower in his hand Wish I saved that one, maybe someone can post that I am pretty sure that I followed him for a spell in the Gettysburg ride and he caught some air on a whoopdedoo That bike had to be cryin but Gordon is the only person I think I saw wheelie his Valk I was on that Gettysburg ride also. Gordon pulled into a driveway and I pulled in behind him and asked if he had bike trouble. He jumped off his bike, got his helmet out of the tail trunk and said "nope, just didn't know it would be that kind of ride". I think we all had our "tires in the air" a time or two on that ride. It's probably still the most fun ride I've ever been on. Wasn't BS Nicely (musical selection of the evening) on that ride with us too? Someone took a picture of me at the Gettysburg ride and I combined it with one of my favorite riders passed...  -Mike |
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That was your dad, wasn't it?
After I got my first bike in HS, my mom got the bug and dad got her a little 125 Harley Rapido (Harley imported from Italy back then), but that thing was a very torquey smokey 2-stroke that would get away from you if your weren't real careful with the clutch (and she fell off a couple times). This was before MSF, and dad and I taught her. So he got rid of it and bought them a matched pair of better and smoother 360 Honda twins, which was also so he could ride with and keep an eye on her. They even took a couple trips on them. But after she fell off hers a couple more times, he talked her into getting rid of them and got her a little car.
Mom has always been the adventurous type, and only gave up driving this past year at 95 (to her surviving children's great relief). To my knowledge, she only ever got one moving violation in her life, but can only see out of one eye these days.
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Can't you hear Wimp explaining how at least this guy remembered to roll up his window... -Mike I sure can! It rained CATS and DOGS that day!   |
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