Motoman (Brant)

[jwhughes3]

i received a call today from Brant’s wife Anita that Motoman passed away in his sleep this morning, efforts at resuscitation unsuccessful.
He was a real old school rider from dirt bike racing days and loved riding. When I met him at our Durango CO XS1100 Rally he was riding an ‘81 XS11 Touring model setup with full bags and long range tank just like the magazine ads. His recent years he had moved to a Honda ST1100 for its maneuverability and reliability but maintained his love of the XS1100 and loved helping others on this forum.

He survived a massive wreck about 10 years ago from a pickup truck that might have done in a lesser man especially at his age but he determined to recover. Pics below from just after.

May his roads be ever winding and clear.


John

[JeffH]

John,

THANK YOU for posting to let us know.
Sad News ......

Motoman sure had a wealth of knowledge about all things XS11 and wasn't afraid to share it with us XSives.
He sure knew how to get the most out of a machine.

Always rolled out the Welcome Mat to anyone going by Grand Junction which was nice.

I will send note to Anita.

Jeff

[Socer4m]

MAJOR LOSS TO All who knew Brant and Anita,,,,,,,Brant was one of a kind old school Xs1100 rider, super guy, Anita is a Southern Belle that kept Brant in line and happy. Most of us didnt know Brant was raised on a real Horse ranch and lived the wild Colorado life before it became much more populated. He started racing Motocross and I believe he was in the top three in the State for years,,hence MotoMan nickname. Anybody looking for a PRISTINE 81 Venture, stock,,cared for like a good woman,,,,maybe contact Anita when things settle out and see if she is willing to part with Brant's second true love,,his Yamaha Venture. A few of us would stay overnight at Brant's and Anita's house on the way to many a Colorado rally and cherished all the moments to hang with both Anita and Brant. May Motoman, Brant, rest in peace, we will miss him and cherish all the memories he spent with us and at the rallies with Xs members,,,,,,,,,,,Mike in San Diego and Pa.

[cajun31]

Sad news. He was truly a great asset to this forum. He will surely be missed.

[DiverRay]

He was someone we all looked up to. I'm sort of glad he passed in his sleep, but at the same time I'm sorry for Anita, as I can imagine it hurts more than she will admit to. I wanted to get out to see them again, and now it's too late. I WILL miss him.