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Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:32 pm
by aces-high
Same thoughts as everybody, Just gutted. Some of the most funny, side splitting and technically informative posts I've read on here are Bennys. Massive loss.
RIP Martin.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:39 pm
by templ8
Gutted to hear this, even though I never met him.
R.I.P Martin
Definately up for a memorial ride.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:08 pm
by Furrybiker
Just totally shocked, like many others I only knew him from his posts. Even that was enough to admire him.
We are all poorer for his passing, thoughts with his family.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:33 pm
by tony.mon
Ok, it's sunk in now, and I wanted to share a few memories, as that's all we'll have from now on- to a point, anyway.
One of the funniest memories I have is when he came to the Bulldog Bash, I threw out a run what you brung challenge, and Martin loved a challenge....
ANyway, i got there first, and got my tent up, and he showed up after work.
i was already a beer or two into the day....
So he shows up, full of swagger and piss, and unpacks his bike.
He gets his tent out, then looks....and looks......and looks- he's left his poles at home, behind the settee.
I've never seen a grown man have as big a temper tantrum in my life. it probably didn't help that I was laughing and crying.....
Anyways, after a bit I took him to the big camping bus, and he bought a cheap tent for the weekend, but he didn't get over it all weekend.
On the drag strip, his legs were too short for a proper burnout, which pissed him off even more.
The first year, I won every race.
The second year (when he remembered his poles) he took one off me, and was rock-a-hoop.
After that, I shared with him my secret, which was that the green "go" light came on .4 of a second after the last yellow light, which meant that I launched on the yellow, as my reaction times were about.5 of a second.
Apparently that was cheating.
He vowed to come back and get me, but it didn't happen.
I can say this about my friend Martin, though:
He didn't half take some catching on a bike.
It seems a shame that he won't be there next time, cracking smart comments, being a pain, but being there for anyone, any time.
We never agreed about the best way ti tune one of the Storm engines; he had his ideas, I have mine, different riding styles, and that's what we agreed in the end- he liked revs, I like torque. Both methods get you to the next corner quicker than most, so it was alright by me.
i'd just paid him for those trick HRC cams, and if they end up heading my way I'll think of him when I get it running.
I'll be up for the funeral, won't be on a bike, which is a shame, but hey, I'll be there to say goodbye anyway, depending on dates.anyway.
Gotta go now, as I'm cooking dinner, blaming the tears on the onions, but I'll ride with you mate.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:41 pm
by AMCQ46
good memories tony
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:45 pm
by Steve6088
Thanks for sharing that with us tony
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:50 pm
by darkember
Touching post Tony. Definitely hits a raw nerve.
Keep the memories flowing. This thread ought to be extracted and added to the book of condolences.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:54 pm
by Dr B1G
After losing my best friend in 2006 while on a ride out, I know the hurt his friends and family will be feeling.
I have not been here long and don't know him, but I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
RIP fallen friend
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:59 pm
by VTRDark
This thread ought to be extracted and added to the book of condolences.
That's a nice idea. This thread just goes to show the hearts he reached out to.
A true hero.
For those that don't know this is Martin in his new leathers.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 22&t=16598
(:-})
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:22 pm
by tony.mon
Jesus, I'd forgotten that Moped run.....
He stripped and rebuilt two or three other bikes before he looked at his own, then couldn't get it running.
If he'd spent the time on his own he'd have probably got it sorted, but he helped others first.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:44 pm
by firestorm1997
Such sad news.
RIP Benny. My heart goes out to all close friends and family at this sad news..
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:50 pm
by Anotherbikerbabe
tony.mon wrote:Ok, it's sunk in now, and I wanted to share a few memories, as that's all we'll have from now on- to a point, anyway.
One of the funniest memories I have is when he came to the Bulldog Bash, I threw out a run what you brung challenge, and Martin loved a challenge....
ANyway, i got there first, and got my tent up, and he showed up after work.
i was already a beer or two into the day....
So he shows up, full of swagger and piss, and unpacks his bike.
He gets his tent out, then looks....and looks......and looks- he's left his poles at home, behind the settee.
I've never seen a grown man have as big a temper tantrum in my life. it probably didn't help that I was laughing and crying.....
Anyways, after a bit I took him to the big camping bus, and he bought a cheap tent for the weekend, but he didn't get over it all weekend.
On the drag strip, his legs were too short for a proper burnout, which pissed him off even more.
The first year, I won every race.
The second year (when he remembered his poles) he took one off me, and was rock-a-hoop.
After that, I shared with him my secret, which was that the green "go" light came on .4 of a second after the last yellow light, which meant that I launched on the yellow, as my reaction times were about.5 of a second.
Apparently that was cheating.
He vowed to come back and get me, but it didn't happen.
I can say this about my friend Martin, though:
He didn't half take some catching on a bike.
It seems a shame that he won't be there next time, cracking smart comments, being a pain, but being there for anyone, any time.
We never agreed about the best way ti tune one of the Storm engines; he had his ideas, I have mine, different riding styles, and that's what we agreed in the end- he liked revs, I like torque. Both methods get you to the next corner quicker than most, so it was alright by me.
i'd just paid him for those trick HRC cams, and if they end up heading my way I'll think of him when I get it running.
I'll be up for the funeral, won't be on a bike, which is a shame, but hey, I'll be there to say goodbye anyway, depending on dates.anyway.
Gotta go now, as I'm cooking dinner, blaming the tears on the onions,I did the same thing in my cornflakes.. but I'll ride with you mate.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:39 pm
by LotusSevenMan
Back when I was a regular on here he and I exchanged a bit of banter. Always something to say; witty or otherwise. I really didn't know him but know the devastation that a passing like this leaves. My thoughts are with his family and to his pillion too. I hope she does make a full recovery both physically and probably more importantly, mentally.
I live in Hampshire and this has been a black two weeks for bikes. We have had a few 'offs' in the area with some injured but six deaths. May you all ride the highways of heaven.
RIP Benny.
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:21 pm
by warby221
its always bad when you hear about a fellow biker going down
even worse when there's a death
but saddest of all when you know them
I didn't always see eye to eye with benny but he will be mist
RIP feller
kick the tyres light the firers and leave some donuts on high m8
Re: Sad sad news
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:26 pm
by silver storm
Never knew him but seemed a nice genuine guy in his posts RIP Martin.
Stevie