Robert (Bob) Jones (R.I.P.)

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  • Tropic-al
    Truly XSive
    • Nov 2009
    • 173
    • Tampa, Florida
    #1

    Robert (Bob) Jones (R.I.P.)

    In August of 2007 I had the fortune to visit with Bob at his Merriam Cycles Shop. We had e mailed back and forth questions and answers for a couple of months before I went there. After graciously signing and dedicating his book, #275, he offered to take me to his house and show me the rest of his great collection of 11's. Here's a few of the pictures I took that memorable day.





    79 XS1100F.
    SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
    TC's fuse box.
    SOFA filter.
    Venture cam chain adjuster.
    Tkat fork brace.
    Progressive fork springs.
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    • Montreux_Blue
      XS-XJ Guru (Deceased)
      • May 2008
      • 1143
      • Longitude: -85° 57' 43" Latitude: 37° 52' 55"
      #2
      There's Russ's bike!!!!!
      http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

      1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


      Famous Myspace quote:

      "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

      It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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        • Tropic-al
          Truly XSive
          • Nov 2009
          • 173
          • Tampa, Florida
          #3
          More from Bob Jones stable of 11's.

          After coming home that day, still amazed at his knowledge of and passion for the bikes, I devoured the book, learning of his life, family, friends and trips. When joining this group, I learn of his leaving everything he loved. I am honored and humbled to have met him and shared some of his love for life.





          79 XS1100F.
          SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
          TC's fuse box.
          SOFA filter.
          Venture cam chain adjuster.
          Tkat fork brace.
          Progressive fork springs.

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            • XJOK2PLAY
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jan 2009
              • 2099
              • Skiatook, Ok.
              #4
              Originally posted by Montreux_Blue
              There's Russ's bike!!!!!
              It sure is! I recognized it from the Talimena ride this past summer.
              Great bike.
              '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

              '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

              2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

              In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
              "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                • Mstaab
                  XSive
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 47
                  • Haslet, Texas
                  #5
                  Wow, nice looking bikes. I've read Bob's book, sure would have liked to meet him.
                  "Do the right thing, even if nobody's looking"

                  SR500E Black
                  XS750SF Carmine Red
                  XS1100SF Mustang Red Metalic
                  (Bob worked on this one)

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                    • trbig
                      Simply used to just post A LOT!
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 7838
                      • Ada, Oklahoma
                      #6
                      Wow... so THAT'S what those Samsonite bags on Russ' bike used to look like..




                      Harry probably remembers them though since he has seen them so up close.


                      Tod
                      Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                      You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                      Current bikes:
                      '06 Suzuki DR650
                      *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                      '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                      '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                      '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                      '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                      '81 XS1100 Special
                      '81 YZ250
                      '80 XS850 Special
                      '80 XR100
                      *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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                        • Bigfoot
                          XS-XJ GURU
                          • Sep 2005
                          • 1422
                          • Kansas City, Missouri
                          #7
                          Harry probably remembers them though since he has seen them so up close.
                          Yep, twice.
                          Harry

                          The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

                          '79 Standard
                          '82 XJ1100
                          '84 FJ1100


                          Acta Non Verba

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                            • karkj
                              XSive
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 41
                              • Merriam, Ks
                              #8
                              I just now saw this post. Thank you for the great pictures of Bob and all his motorcycles. Even though it makes me sad, I know it was a good day for him. Talking and showing off his bikes was his favorite thing to do. See post on south central; we are planning a Memorial party in Bob's honor at his home; instead of the ride to Arkansas. You've seen "The Real Monster" garage; and great picture of it. It most likely will be June 5th. That seems to be the most popular pick. Al, I hope you can make it. I am sure you can relay a story Bob told you that day. Thanks again for a great post.

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                                • steve scott
                                  XSive
                                  • Oct 2009
                                  • 55
                                  #9
                                  memorial party

                                  After Bob's passing my brother and I( both from Alabama) acquired both SSr bikes from Karla. WE LOVE THEM!!! Please do the memorial party as we will be there. I also have a bike Bob built for me after 10 years of saving for it. I have a few stories and memories I love to tell about Bob.

                                  Steve Scott

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