Author Topic: Saying goodbye to Ron (MCRider) (Read 2403 times)

CBJoe · « **on:** February 05, 2024, 06:14:10 AM »

It is with a heavy heart that I pass along the news that our friend Ron...better known here as MCRider...has passed earlier this morning from his long struggle with Parkinson's disease and other ailments.

Ron was a wonderful person who was heavily engaged in the motorcycle community for much of his life. A die hard Honda guy who dallied in the FRJ community. Best known here for his LONG running build for his K2 named Phaedrus.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,36459.msg2129961.html#msg2129961

I met Ron many years ago after chatting on this forum for a group ride down in southern Indiana...after that I started joining him and his long time friend Bruce for Motorcycle Church at his place most Sundays to work on Phaedrus and just generally shoot the $Hit. I think we had that motor apart about 10 times till the magic of our friend Mike Rieck's cylinder head work and a 910 kit sorted it all out. I learned so much from bantering with Ron and working with him over these last 5 or 6 years. He will very much be missed :'(

For those that may wonder...I have taken custodianship of Phaedrus and some of the other projects we were working on including "Ticker", his '68 CB77 we were building. I have no plans to ever sell these bikes. My wife and I are going to keep them as they are and try and ride them to local bike gatherings in the Indy Area this next year and beyond.

Attached is a bad A$$ old picture of Ron in the late 70s (I think) on the same Phaedrus thats now purple and gold and shiny

I'll also post a couple vids of getting Phaedrus running and to Ron's VERY big Entertainment of getting it on the dyno!

Regards, Joe

denward17 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2024, 06:33:46 AM »

Sad to hear, Ride on MCRider, ride on...

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2024, 06:54:39 AM »

Quote from: CBJoe on February 05, 2024, 06:14:10 AM

It is with a heavy heart that I pass along the news that our friend Ron...better known here as MCRider...has passed earlier this morning from his long struggle with Parkinson's disease and other ailments.

Hi Joe....this surely is sad news to start off a Monday morning. Although I never met Ron, I followed all of his projects here on the forum for many years and admired his dedication to his mechanical friend.

I'm sure he would want you to carry on with caring of his beloved bikes, thanks for letting us know.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2024, 06:58:26 AM »

Condolences to all concerned.
Sad to see an enthusiast pass.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2024, 07:19:19 AM »

Quote from: MauiK3 on February 05, 2024, 06:58:26 AM

Condolences to all concerned.
Sad to see an enthusiast pass.

+1 to those sentiments. Sincerest condolences to those that knew him.

70CB750 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2024, 08:05:29 AM »

Very sorry to hear that.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2024, 09:12:54 AM »

Sad news.
He had an amazing journey with his machine.

Alan F. · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2024, 09:15:48 AM »

Following his build thread got me through a few curveballs that life had thrown me. Condolences to everyone.

Johnie · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2024, 09:33:04 AM »

Ron sure created a legacy here and will be missed! Condolences to all who knew and learned from his talents on the board.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2024, 10:13:36 AM »

I enjoyed being part of Ron's Phaedrus CB750 thread and appreciated his attention to details and getting everything 100% on Phaedrus. RIP Ron. CBJoe,I appreciate how you helped him with these projects and enjoyed knowing him.

simon#42 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2024, 10:23:35 AM »

sad news

HondaMan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2024, 10:44:48 AM »

Sad news, for us. Ride on, Ron! You will be missed, especially here.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2024, 10:57:02 AM »

CBJoe,did you finish(the 'spirit brother' of Phaedrus)Ron's white CB77 Superhawk restoration project ?

Ichiban 4 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2024, 10:59:41 AM »

I didn't meet Ron in person..but exchanged emails with him for several years. Seemed like a friendly person..and really into his Phaedrus build LOL
Always looked forward to reading his posts on the SOHC4 threads over the years. Sad to hear of his passing..but thanks for the notification Joe.
RIP Ron..

Ichi

MRieck · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2024, 11:06:43 AM »

Quote from: Ichiban 4 on February 05, 2024, 10:59:41 AM

I didn't meet Ron in person..but exchanged emails with him for several years. Seemed like a friendly person..and really into his Phaedrus build LOL
Always looked forward to reading his posts on the SOHC4 threads over the years. Sad to hear of his passing..but thanks for the notification Joe.
RIP Ron..

Ichi

After many phone conversations with Ron I can honestly say he was a gem of a man and humanity is a little poorer with his passing. He loved the forum and appreciated all the support he got over the years......Godspeed brother.

newday777 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2024, 11:20:56 AM »

Fair roads Ron.

Joe
My condolences to Ron's wife and family and to you all that knew Ron.
I've read through the posts on Phaedrus in the past and will again to refresh my memory.

jsmith800 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2024, 11:34:29 AM »

His knowledge will live on here on may forum threads.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2024, 02:07:55 PM »

RIP Ron.

dhall57 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2024, 02:16:06 PM »

Sad news. You will be missed Ron.

CBJoe · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2024, 02:54:32 PM »

Thanks everyone...i'll pass along all the condolences to his wife next I chat with her.

Johnie · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2024, 02:58:29 PM »

Thank you Joe for all you did for Ron. And for passing this onto his family!

CBJoe · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2024, 02:58:43 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 05, 2024, 10:57:02 AM

CBJoe,did you finish(the 'spirit brother' of Phaedrus)Ron's white CB77 Superhawk restoration project ?

Not yet, but I'll get it finished this year. Its on a lift in my workshop and shouldn't need much more. Though I'll be honest that the engine is an unknown at the moment. We'll find out

I'll continue the thread once I get back to it.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2024, 07:21:20 PM »

Quote from: CBJoe on February 05, 2024, 02:58:43 PM

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 05, 2024, 10:57:02 AM
CBJoe,did you finish(the 'spirit brother' of Phaedrus)Ron's white CB77 Superhawk restoration project ?

Not yet, but I'll get it finished this year. Its on a lift in my workshop and shouldn't need much more. Though I'll be honest that the engine is an unknown at the moment. We'll find out I'll continue the thread once I get back to it.

Yeah Man !

scottly · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2024, 07:41:39 PM »

Thanks Joe. I got the chance to talk to Ron on the phone once 8 or 9 years ago, about his dyno runs, IIRC? Time flies.. His profile says he was 70 years old; I'll turn 70 this Sept. I always thought he was a bit older than me?
RIP Ron :'(

scottly · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2024, 07:51:06 PM »

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Author Topic: Saying goodbye to Ron (MCRider) (Read 2403 times)