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    I am sorry to report Marty Ambrose passed away on June 15, 2022. I'm very happy to have known him as I did. We're going to miss him. He was a very active supporter of this group and a good friend to many.
    Martin J. Ambrose Obituary
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    Last edited by jetmechmarty; 06-18-2022, 08:09 AM.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

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    Shocking.

    He represented who we (the XS forum) are.

    God speed Marty!
    -Mike
    _________
    '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
    '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
    '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
    '79 XS750SF 17k miles
    '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
    '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
    '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

    Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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    • #3
      RIP Marty! I didn't know him personally but prayers to his family at this time.
      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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      • #4
        Marty's absence is going to leave a big hole. He was a doer, an organizer who made things happen in the XS11 group. I don't think those shoes can be filled.
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        Marty & Sally at the 2018 Vintage Yamaha Rally
        Last edited by jetmechmarty; 06-18-2022, 10:17 AM.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
          Marty's absence is going to leave a big hole. He was a doer, an organizer who made things happen in the XS11 group. I don't think those shoes can be filled.
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          Marty & Sally at the 2018 Vintage Yamaha Rally
          I'm sorry one of the good ones is no longer with us. I do hope it reminds us all to remember to love our familiy.
          XS11 lost an invaluable family member.
          Gettin' old is GREAT!
          Not.
          ( 'Cept the guarantee from Jesus. That makes getting old worth finishing the race. )
          But hey, what do I know?
          ( I know I dreamt of being part of last year's ride )
          Maybe this year...

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          • #6
            Wow. RIP. He for sure was a very active contributor to this forum.
            2 - 80 LGs bought one new
            81 LH
            02 FXSTB Nighttrain
            22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
            Jim

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            • #7
              Never met the man myself, but am very happy he was a part of this community. He always had good contributions to the site and was well respected by all. Godspeed Marty and may all your roads be curved!
              2-79 XS1100 SF
              2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
              80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
              Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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              • #8
                Ain't been to heaven but I been told
                Streets up there are paved with gold
                Keep your eyes on the prize, Ride on ,Ride on Marty
                1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                • #9
                  Oh my...I knew and rode with him and Sally many times at XSEast and the VYR ..He had a great heart and indeed was such positivity all the time.His eenthusiasm was contagious...Many folks dont know this but Marty was the first owner to take posession of an XS1100 in 1978 in the USA and problably N. America as well....He was an original owner from the outset...Much love and prayers to Sally and their family...
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                  1980 XS650G Special-Two
                  1993 Honda ST1100

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                  • #10
                    So sad to hear this. Haven't seen Marty in few years. He will be missed.
                    80 SG
                    81 SH in parts
                    99 ST1100
                    91 ST1100

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                    • #11
                      I met and rode with Marty a few times on my trips east. Good man. Hew will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Sally.
                      Jerry Fields
                      '82 XJ 'Sojourn'
                      '06 Concours
                      My Galleries Page.
                      My Blog Page.
                      "... life is just a honky-tonk show." Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut

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                      • #12
                        Rhonda and I are sorry as well to learn of Marty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sally and his family.

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                        • #13
                          So sorry to see this. Marty was a very generous and caring person. He will be missed.
                          Mark Stanton

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                          • #14
                            This one hits pretty hard, Marty was a good friend and riding buddy. We shared similar hobbies and got together even when bikes weren't involved. Marty was the best rider I personally know, he could handle a bike 2 up better than I could ride 1 up. I saw Marty scrape the muffler on his FZ1 on War Woman Road.....look at an FZ1 ...it's not even possible to do that. Anyway I feel sorry for Sally, these two were more in love as the years went by. You will be missed my friend.










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                            Gary Granger
                            Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
                            2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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ID:	869271 Marty's loss is a tough one. It took me a while to process. He led the pack for close to some 16 years. XSEast2012, Cambridge OH, Buckeye Blitz
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