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  • #61
    Kat,
    It was an honor to get the bike going for Sailor. I am happy to know he did get at least one more ride before he went. Let me know if I can help with anything, as you both are part of the XS11 brotherhood.
    Let your friends help you, for it is hard. We will all remember Sailor, those of us who had the pleasure to meet him, and those on the board who got to know him through the posts.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • #62
      Kat,

      Truely sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It's never easy to lose someone you love. Just remember that he is in a better place.
      I wish I could say more but times like this I'm a loss of words.
      Chris

      79 XS1100 Standard aka: Mutt
      87 Honda TRX350D 4X4: Old Blue!
      93 NewYorker Salon: Sleeper...
      71 RoadRunner 440 Magnum: Mean Green!
      69 Charger 440 Magnum: Pleasure Ride!

      Gimme Fuel Gimme Fire!

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      • #63
        My thoughts are with you, the worst feeling in the world is losing someone close to you but keep the memories as your most cherished possession.
        1980 XS11SG
        Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
        Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
        ratted out, mean, and nasty

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        • #64
          Kat,
          I can't begin to tell you how sorry Deb and I are at your loss. Knowing that it was coming makes it no easier. The only comfort is knowing that his troubles are over. Sailor is riding now, but without the weak legs or the hampered speech. Riding with his friends who have gone before him.
          In the few times I have met Sailor, I realized what a special man he was. He was full of fight and drive and adventure.
          The XS family is diminished by his passing.

          Rodger
          RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

          "It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"

          Everything on hold...

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          • #65
            Sorry for your loss and our loss as well.A lot of us were pulling for him and glad he got to have one last ride.Thanks for keeping us in mind.Sailors loss is Heavens gain.
            1980 XS1100 SG
            Inline fuel filters
            New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
            160 mph speedometer mod
            Kerker Exhaust
            xschop K & N air filter setup
            Dynojet Recalibration kit
            1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
            1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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            • #66
              It is wonderful to have people do what was done for sailor.This is a very special community.I know I will remember this story for a long time.I was following it from the start.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your
              familly. Rick
              80 SG XS1100
              14 Victory Cross Country

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              • #67
                Kat,

                Most sorry to hear of Sailors passing. I do think I know how he felt, a good friend of mine also has terminal cancer. Wouldn't you know it, he just recently won a new motorcycle! He got about 150 miles on it before he got too weak to hold it up but he is determined to try it again this spring.
                The Old Tamer
                _________________________
                1979 XS1100SF (The Fire Dragon)
                1982 650 Maxim (The Little Dragon)
                another '82 650 Maxim (Parts Dragon)
                1981 XS1100SH (The Black Dragon)

                If there are more than three bolts holding it on there, it is most likely a very important part!

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