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Offline johno

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Ricky Racer
« on: September 30, 2015, 08:51:09 pm »

Teddy Bear where are you  ???
Ol Ted ( Ricky racer) is a regular on the forum but I havent seen any postings for awhile.
A few months ago I was chatting via email and he had to go into hospital for a Kidney op and I havent heard anything since.
Just wanting to make sure he is OK...........I sent a couple of how ya goin emails but no reply. If anyone knows he is OK let me know.
Poor bloke probaly didnt appreciate my sense of humour  ;D       
cheers johno
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2015, 11:48:09 pm »
I Hope everything is good with Ted, johnno, I was only thinking about him and his noticeable absence yesterday...
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2015, 03:39:10 am »
He's had some health issues,  but I think he's on track. I talked with him about a month ago. He just sent me his last set of primary chains a week or two ago. I know he's been trying to organize,  sell a few things etc. Bill
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2015, 05:13:37 am »
Thanks boys, keep us in the loop just in case he needs some cheering up.   Maybe we should send him a stripogram or something. ;) ;D
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2015, 08:53:07 am »
"THE REPORTS OF MY DEMISE HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED!" Mark Twain.

Thanks for your concerns, Mates. After a lousy month (flu/bronchitis/pulled back muscle/bladder surgery/catheter and recouperation) I'm back at almost 100% and rockin' and rollin'.

I've been going through my collection/inventory getting ready to clear my shop to the walls. While I'm still able, I want to embark on new adventures. Looking at The Philippines and Mexico as possible next locations. Can you say, "expat?"

Anyway, everything has gotta go. It's a huge 30-year collection. Right now I'm looking at photographing an RC drive with original distributor, ARD magneto, NOS Swarbrick CR750 pipes, CR750 ND 12K tach, tons of aftermarket wheels (Lester, Shelby-Dowd, NOS aluminum DID, EPM, PVM, etc., etc.), vintage Tomaselli clipons and levers, Smoothbores, Weber intake, chopper frames, front ends, and accessories, CB750's, CB550's, yada, yada, yada, and tons of various other exotic vintage parts.

Anybody with REALLY deep pockets want to bring a semi-truck and take it all? One stop chance of a lifetime! If you're in SoCal, come on down - and bring cash! ;D

BTW, Johno, the stripogram would be greatly appreciated!

Anyway, thanks for your concerns. Sorry that I've been away for so long. As my friend Thomas says, I just didn't have the "passion" lately. Take care, my brothers. And ride well! RR
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2015, 09:20:56 am »
Good talking with you this morning. Glad to hear you're doing well.

First dibs on the CR Tach and NOS DID's.
Watching my email per our conversation.
PM'ing my email to make sure you got it.

Keith
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2015, 11:22:29 am »
Hi, Keith. Thanks for the follow up. Just getting a few things done so I can set up to take photos. I got your email addy and will send out the pics asap. Have a good one. Ted
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2015, 06:46:50 am »
i have the philippines on my mind too! we might end up neighbors  8)
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2015, 07:35:58 am »
We could start a SOHC4 club there. Come on down to Panama. Costa Rica is next on my list.
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2015, 02:17:39 pm »
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on October 02, 2015, 07:35:58 am
We could start a SOHC4 club there. Come on down to Panama. Costa Rica is next on my list.

Costa Rica is awesome, been down there twice.

My single buddy would go down there and hire female "travel guides" and have the time of his life!
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2015, 03:48:55 am »
Hi Ted,
Glad to hear your up and about again. :D
Sounds like you got serious parts cataloging to do.
So Mexico or Phillipines hey ! let the beer do the talking mate, Corona in mehico, San Mig in McCarthurs back yard.
Where ever you decide to throw the anchor out Ted it would make you look really cool to have sohc Honda to ride into town, thinking a chopper for your age might be fitting. ;) 8) 8)

When I mentioned a stripogram to cheer you up I thought half the forum would have posted they had a headache ;) ;D  especially Sam
cheers Johno
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2015, 05:30:11 am »
So many things in your vault that I would love to own.
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2015, 11:46:25 am »
Holy smokes, Ted!

Glad you are okay.  I will come to the house cleaning party! I might be down there this Sunday to see BigSam fire his new project, if it's ready.  I could bring my truck!
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2015, 12:06:27 pm »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on October 05, 2015, 11:46:25 am
Holy smokes, Ted!

Glad you are okay.  I will come to the house cleaning party! I might be down there this Sunday to see BigSam fire his new project, if it's ready.  I could bring my truck!
Skip the truck and bring bags of cash!  ;)
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Re: Ricky Racer
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2015, 04:05:42 pm »
Yeah, but I can haul 2 bikes in the truck!
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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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