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IN THIS ISSUE:
Street Level: Local chatter, Bay Area shop gossip, moto events & race news; 2 killed and James from Dawgpound Racing in critical condition at Isle of Man, Speed Channel tours the SF Bay Area, Rossi hangs up Formula 1 dreams... Messenger Mayhem: All Talk Wade Boyd's Subculture Racing: Speed Secrets Motorcycosis: In _____ we trust... Gear Hound: Dualsport Gear Roundup (Part 1 of 6) Bike-Nik w/Dan Sarf: Hard Life Event Reviews: Infineon Races, West Coast Meanies Easter Ride to LA and more...
GODSPEED WILLARD LAYMANCE THOMAS The oldest member of the BMW Club of Northern California quietly passed away on April 24th, 2006 in his home in Oakland at the age of 86. The former military counter-intelligence operative was known to always keep at least three bikes in his garage, including his first BMW, from 1959. He rode his motorcycle into his eighties and only slowed down after having a heart attack that he never fully recovered from. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Liliana, a son, a daughter and two granddaughters. Godspeed Willard. GODSPEED LEIGH ANN HUSSEY Long time Bay Area motorcyclist and friend to many, Leigh Ann Hussey, 43, was killed instantaneously on May 16th, 2006, after being run over by a truck on West I-580 near the North Livermore exit. The BMW motorcycle she was riding, apparently clipped the rear end of a dump truck, throwing her underneath the rear tires at 50 to 55 MPH. Authorities speculate she did not suffer and her death was immediate. Authorities have also stated that there were no drugs or alcohol involved in the crash. Talented singer-songwriter and Berkeley native, Leigh Ann graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in music and was very involved with the AMA and woman motorcycling. Godspeed Leigh Ann.
Help Needed
A local Ducati Monster Club member and BARFer --Kurt Yaeger-- was "taken out" by a hit-and-run driver on March 31 on his way home. He survived but suffered a shattered pelvis and broken legs. After suffering an infection in his left leg. He had it amputated below the knee in order to save the rest of the leg and possibly his life. Kurt is a great guy and a gifted rider. He's determined to get his bike back together and ride again! He's working on his Master's and soon PhD in geology and his wife is a nurse. Kurt has got a patent in the works on an aftermarket upgrade for motorcycles and hopfuly that will work out for him in the future. In the meantime, he's had over a dozen surgeries and expenses (above what his insurance will cover) are mounting. They are raising $ on ducatimonster.org for the prosthetics Kurt is going need, for necessary access-remodels to his house, and for his future long-term medical needs. Anything the local moto commmunity can contribute will help. I know this community has been asking a lot of its members lately, so I can appreciate that digging into your pockets might be a bit tough right now. You can donate via PAYPAL or attend the next fundraiser at Kilowatt in SF on Wednesday, June 14th (Flag Day)! Thanks in advance, DucatiHoney from BARF [BARF THREAD]
Bay Area Riders Forum BARFSocial Gatherings: June 2006 Calendar

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