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01-03-2011, 02:58 PM
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My father died 12-27
My Dad, age 90, passed away on Monday, December 27. He was a good man.
He particularly enjoyed my rally stories and I would recount the trips I've taken on my bikes. Dad had wanted a bike for many years, but my mother would not agree and he mentioned, over the years, that was a regret he had. Hard to believe all the history he lived through, 1920 - 2010. I shall miss him.
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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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01-03-2011, 03:06 PM
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My condolences to you and yours.
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1980 XS850SG - Sold 1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08 Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal. Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!). Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right. -H. Ford
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01-03-2011, 07:26 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you.
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Nathan KD9ARL μολὼν λαβέ 1978 XS1100E K&N Filter #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet OEM Exhaust ATK Fork Brace LED Dash lights Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters Green Monster Coils SS Brake Lines Vision 550 Auto Tensioner In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt
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01-03-2011, 08:11 PM
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Sorry for your loss at such a joyous time of year.
Sounds like your dad was a heck of a man, as you said, he lived through so much of the history we only read about, a very interesting and world altering period of time. And a full 90 years on top of it! If I make it to 70 I'll be surprised!
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Life is what happens while your planning everything else! When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. 81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty 80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection Previously owned 93 GSX600F 80 XS1100 Special - Ruby 81 XS1100 Special 81 CB750 C 80 CB750 C 78 XS750
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01-03-2011, 08:25 PM
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That sucks, sorry man.
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↓ ↓ ↓ 79F - owned since '89 - FJ fork mod, solo seat mod, Dyna 3Ω's, 14MM M/C (168K miles) 79SF - every day rider, solo seat mod, Brembo 16MM M/C, Accel 3Ω's, Supertrapp (125K miles) "If it ain't broke, modify it" 30 year XS11 owner  ☮
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01-03-2011, 10:57 PM
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Sorry to hear that. Our condolences to you and yours.
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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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01-04-2011, 04:52 AM
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condolences to you and yours, after 11 years since mine went I still find myself talking to him and getting the answers he would have given me.
Funny that I listen to him better now than then
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01-04-2011, 12:27 PM
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With Much Sympathy
Sorry about your Dad. Mine died in 1976 & I'm not sure I'm over it yet. Still find myself wishing I could talk to him.Her was only 63.
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Tom Clisham Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE _____________________________________________ '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace, stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA 79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper 79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE
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01-04-2011, 03:55 PM
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Father
Unfortunate part of living, however I am pleased for you that your dad made it so far.
Even though my dad ( 1911 ) left when I was 14, we did have many conversations about bikes. He rode for many years. Crusty
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01-05-2011, 09:11 AM
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Jerry,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I DO know what it's like, so all I can say is you will ALWAYS think about him, and hopefully it will put a smile on your face.
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Ray Matteis KE6NHG XS1100 E '78 (winter project) XS1100 SF 1977 450SL Retirement winter vehicle
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01-05-2011, 09:11 AM
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Thanks to all for the comments. I appreciate them.
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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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01-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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Dad
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I bet he would be Proud that his son did what he wasn't able to do with all your bike trips and memories from traveling. Your Dad's generation was indeed the greatest, living through tough times, wars, all of which made the true American spirit. Hope your Dad get his wish in Heaven and rides...................xs1100 of course.................regards, Mike in Sun Diego
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mike 1982 xj1100 maxim 1981 venture bagger 1999 Kawi Nomad 1500 greenie 1959 wife
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01-07-2011, 03:03 PM
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Your Dad surely must have been a good man to have lived 90 years. Looks like he raised a good son as well. I am fortunate to still have my Dad (81) and treasure every conversation we have. You can always celebrate his life through the experiences you shared with him.
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current bikes: 1983 GS 1100E 2009 Kaw Vulcan 1700 Classic past bikes: 1978 XS 1100 1994 FZR 600 1984 V65 Sabre 1973 CB 750 1974 CB 750 1979 KZ 750 twin 1977 CB 550 1983 XJ 750 Seca 1981 900 super sport too many others to list
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01-08-2011, 02:06 PM
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Wishes for Jerry and Father , Godspeed
I am very sorry to hear of your loss Jerry, he lived to be 90, he must have been in wonderful health to have made it that long. My condolences to you and yours.
I lost my Dad in 1994, he was only 64, he was also blessed with great health until the leukemia struck him down in the time frame of only eight days. Ive wanted many times to have a chance again to toss out questions to my Dad as well as hear his uproarious laugh.
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Bikes Now. 80 MNS 11 pods,georgefix kit,stock jets, HD Sporty muffs 79 XS 11 Special, Emgo pods, stock jets, with Pacifico fairing, hard bags, intact stock pipes Sold 83 Yammi Venture with custom footboards, 20k miles. 83 Yammi Venture parts bike 99 Valkyrie shield and bags 37k miles like new 08 ZX 14 Kawa Ninja 6k miles Sold
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