Topic: Pamco Pete.

[Scott S]

 I'm really sad to hear this. Pete was a good man and a good friend.

https://www.greenefuneralhome.net/obituary/peter-a-mclean/

https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article312351556.html

[beemerbum]

His ignition unit has worked great in my XS 650 for many years.

[andy750]

Very sad way to go. Thanks for sharing Scott.

[scottly]

Sorry to hear about Pete. I seem to recall some discussions between him and Lloyd regarding ignitions that became heated at times?

[CycleRanger]

Aw dammit that's so sad. :'(
I have his ignition in my XS650 and my CJ360T.

[BenelliSEI]

We have one on a year one ‘Wing that has been working well forever!

[PeWe]

That's sad. 3 weeks from 85 yo.
Killed by a car ?

The car drivers of today are more  dangerous than 40 years ago.

[Kevin D]

Sorry, I didn’t know Pete.

I’m a bit po’ed after reading the news article avoiding facts, throwing shade on Pete and motorcyclists and I wrote to the author at the Herald:

adys@heraldonline.com

I suggested a follow up story with headline
“minivan driver in a hurry turns in front of 84 year old motorcyclist/inventor PamcoPete, causing fatal accident.”

[Stev-o]

RIP Pamco Pete.

Wow, six bike fatalities in one county?  How tragic.

[Mark1976]

RIP Pamco Pete.

Wow, six bike fatalities in one county?  How tragic.

   We've had quite a few this year in my area as well. The most recent being a 65 yr old rider running into an 85 yr old driver of a Porsche who pulled out into traffic without seeing the motorcyclist... so yes, its all incredibly tragic, and most times, preventable...

[dave500]

Ive heard so much good about Pete,and his ignitions,and its such a sad ending to a guy who lived bikes like us all,riding bikes is something thats hard to put down,or stop doing,Im 67 shortly and dont ride as much or often or as regularly as i used to,I do however still drive 4 days a week say 10 hours a day in a dumpster truck,I gotta say I dont think Ill be riding at 84?but thats just me,reflexes go down with age,vision and speed judgments?its just such a sad end.

[Scott S]

 I went to Pete's service yesterday. His son said that Pete was on the way to the airport to put StaBil in his plane. He planned on taking a flight for his birthday and was considering selling the plane next year.

 From what I've gathered (and this is not official), Pete was probably slowing or stopped to make a left turn and was hit from behind.

[Kevin D]

Scott, thanks for the unofficial accident report.

[andy750]

Thanks Scott for the update and going to the service (on behalf of us all that could not). Its always good to know what happened and to remember the rider - Dave500 captured it well in his last post. Well said.