Fred in S’toon

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  • jetmechmarty
    Master of XSology
    • Nov 2003
    • 8069
    • Coldwater, Mississippi

    #1

    Fred in S’toon

    I just learned Fred Hill passed in April. I’m sure many here remember him. He was a regular contributor. Fred’s bike was the Great Pumpkin as I recall. An orange XS11 with side car. Ride on, Fred!

    Marty (in Mississippi)
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  • Socer4m
    XStremely XSive
    • Sep 2020
    • 294
    • san diego

    #2
    I remember Fred, his posts were always fun to read,, life up north as crazy as he made it sound at times...... may he rest in peace and hope another Great Pumpkin is up there for him,,,,Mike in S.Diego and Pa.

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    • DEEBS11
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Feb 2023
      • 2025
      • Connecticut

      #3
      Fred and his bike were an inspiration to my XS11 sidecar project. I will always remember him, his bike & his writings. Here are some photos of the Flying Pumpkin. Thank you Fred.


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      • DEEBS11
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Feb 2023
        • 2025
        • Connecticut

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        • IanDMacDonald
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Oct 2010
          • 3998
          • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

          #5
          I'm sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I enjoyed learning from him.

          My first close death was Don (DGXSER). We all used to be so close back then. I guess we're getting old, as are our bikes.
          1979 XS1100F
          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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