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Offline 1080

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Passing of 754
« on: October 15, 2021, 10:30:25 AM »
Dear fellow members I just got news of 754 (Frank M) passing away last night.
I am too shock to even type.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2021, 10:38:02 AM »
  Dang. We had been messaging recently. I was hoping for a typo.  A friend I never met.
   Edit, it was almost two weeks ago, I lost track of the time.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2021, 10:39:23 AM »
rip frank !      he was a fountain of knowledge on the 750's

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2021, 10:59:30 AM »
RiP 754 Frank  :(
He sold me a mechanical caliper a year ago;he even took it apart for me and cleaned-out a bunch of rust from the mechanism & greased it up nice before sending it out to me  ;) :)

That's a nice 4 into 2 exhaust system he has on his blue 750 in the pic up top.  8)
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2021, 11:09:59 AM »
RIP Frank!  He was a great guy.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2021, 11:10:23 AM »
We're gonna miss ya Frank.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2021, 11:21:05 AM »
Really sad news!!
I'll miss his very deep knowledge and generosity to share that on this forum.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2021, 11:39:58 AM »
I never got to meet Frank either but always enjoyed reading his take on things. We'll miss ya Frank, ride well.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2021, 11:52:56 AM »
RIP Frank. Terrible news. My condolences to his friends and family.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2021, 12:09:19 PM »
 I always thought he would be a very cool guy to sit around with and have a beer or a drink. I am sure he had many stories and fun times in the past on his bikes. Very sad to hear the news. RIP Frank.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2021, 12:15:08 PM »
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2021, 12:23:21 PM »
Terrible news. I'm saddened by his passing. RIP
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2021, 12:33:00 PM »
Wow....I am shocked and very sad to to hear of this.  As much as he posted here, there was never any indication of serious health issues that I knew about.

Plz post more details as they come known.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2021, 12:51:10 PM »
 If anyone finds an obit, I'd like to read it.  RIP Frank.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2021, 01:05:29 PM »
I just searched. I didn't find it as it might not be out yet.
If anyone finds an obit, I'd like to read it.  RIP Frank.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2021, 01:09:21 PM »
 I looked too, it made me more sad looking at the photos while I searched.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2021, 01:17:33 PM »
RIP Frank, I'm going to miss his knowledge, enthusiasm & thoughts that came from pretty much a lifetime of experience of these bikes.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2021, 01:22:51 PM »
Rip Frank

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2021, 01:41:31 PM »
Shocked and saddened.  Seemed like he was usually the first to offer helpful feedback.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2021, 02:36:03 PM »
Extremely sad to hear of Frank's passing.
Rest peacefully sir.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2021, 02:39:44 PM »
RIP Frank, so shocked and sorry to hear of your passing. A helpful kind soul has departed our company.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2021, 03:06:39 PM »
RIP Frank :(
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2021, 03:16:42 PM »
Very sad to hear this news. He will be missed, by many.......

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2021, 03:17:55 PM »
We've lost a good friend.
Ride forever, Frank!
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2021, 03:25:00 PM »
Ah sad news, Frank's a good guy.