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Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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Very sorry to hear this. You will be missed. And great big thank you to what you have brought to this group during your tenure. Be safe and God bless.
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June 23rd, 2016, 07:23 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Toly
Location: NY
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428
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Hernan's presence here taught us a lot... yet, his leaving teaches us perhaps the biggest lesson.
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June 23rd, 2016, 08:01 AM
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Board Member
Name: ...
Location: WI
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.
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Sorry to read this, Hernan. You will be missed. You're knowledge and guidance have been truly inspiring. Thank you for all of your contributions and I wish you the best during this transition in your life.
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June 23rd, 2016, 10:19 AM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 5
MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14
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As a side note, I used to work IT for the center for the blind. Some of them have become very fluent operating a computer through only sound and voice. There are lots of different software options for aides in reading and navigating. If you get bored maybe something to play around with 
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June 23rd, 2016, 10:40 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
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echo whats been so eloquently posted by others.
thoughts and prayers are with you.
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June 23rd, 2016, 11:50 AM
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dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '14
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Very sad to read this. I believe you are the epitome of wisdom, kindness and patience on this forum. Everything you have done and contributed to the forum has made it a great place for all who visit and you will always be a big part of what it has become and what it stands for.
best of luck to you on where the journey takes you.  
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June 23rd, 2016, 02:50 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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It has taken me a while, but I could read all your encouraging and kind words.
I did not know about the available software that could help me: still learning from this fantastic forum !!! Depressed mood is my main problem at this moment. I am far from knowing everything about motorcycling, I have just been very passionate about it. When I did not know the response to some questions, I researched the subject and asked questions to more experienced friends, learning about something new in the process. Never quit on the young inexperienced riders: they badly need our help, it is only that they don't know it yet, in most cases. Pass your knowledge on to the new generation of riders. Most sincerely grateful to you all. Keep calm and ride on !!! 
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June 23rd, 2016, 05:10 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '16
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Hernan,
I just sent you a PM. |
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June 23rd, 2016, 06:07 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: S
Location: Midwest
Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 Posts: 134
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Oh no! So sorry to hear
 One of my biggest fears is losing my eyesight. I can't even imagine. Best wishes to you as well 
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June 23rd, 2016, 11:14 PM
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Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
MOTM - July '15
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I attached a sound file. Text to speech programs are getting much better. I mean this isn't a prime example but it makes me laugh.
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June 23rd, 2016, 11:35 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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June 24th, 2016, 07:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Will
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (2001) Posts: 135
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We'll all miss you. I've lurked for a long time, only occasionally venturing out into the light to post about carb problems, but I've learned a lot from your posts over the years. You've always been one of the first to pop into any mechanical issue thread with helpful suggestions and explanations, and you've helped so many people at all stages of motowrenching ability.
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June 24th, 2016, 09:28 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Alex
Location: Ebensburg, PA
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529
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Just posting to echo what some others have mentioned. There are several pieces of software that can read webpages to you. One is called Jaws. I work at a college and I actually helped a completely blind woman complete several online course using this software. She read a 300 page online textbook using it. The software reads text aloud to you, albiet in a funny robot voice. It requires patience to master the software, which I think you have!
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June 24th, 2016, 09:31 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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June 24th, 2016, 05:46 PM
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Vintage Screwball
Name: B
Location: Washington
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '16
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Don't go! Let someone help you with enlarging the text or some other function!
If you do go, it was a pleasure reading your posts. Your insight and knowledge of these little beasties will be sorely missed! Thank you!!
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June 25th, 2016, 08:19 AM
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Mr. 988
Name: Jeff
Location: Sandy, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 1
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Well Sir. Looks like we both get to "ride" off into the sunset together.
 I have learned that, even though it is hard, giving up our passions really amounts to just giving up things. Other things are more important like health, family, and friends. You will always have a crap load of friends here on the forum.  All the best Hernan. Jeff
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June 25th, 2016, 11:48 AM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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My wonderful wife has been reading and writting some of the lasts posts for me, and even using the "like" feature. She likes riding as a passenger very much, since we were both teenagers, but she is more into cooking than into discussing motorcycling subjects. For first time, I felt very afraid of riding today and aborted my plans. Brain is a complex machine!
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June 25th, 2016, 01:04 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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You have a wonderful wife but that will not surprise anyone.
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June 25th, 2016, 01:10 PM
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ChocolateMilk Addict
Name: Maurice
Location: McDonough
Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329
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Not ashamed to say i shed a tear, you'll be dearly missed pal.
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June 25th, 2016, 01:16 PM
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Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 16
MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14
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Mrs Motofool, thank you for your help keeping our favorite person updated!!
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June 27th, 2016, 08:48 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ant
Location: Wooster
Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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I shudder to think of the loss of knowledge to future (and present) motorcycle riders! We have not met yet I owe you RESPECT! Thank you for your help and Information, you have made many (if not all) of us better and safer riders and you will be missed!
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July 7th, 2016, 12:38 PM
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green stig
Name: V
Location: California
Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): '15 Ninja 300 ABS (Hurricane) Posts: 140
Blog Entries: 2
MOTM - May '16
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I don't know if you'll be back to read this, but I really want to thank you for all the advice you gave me, for everything you've done for me and the other folks here. But perhaps the worst part of it is hearing that you might have to give up riding soon. I'm so sorry to hear it and I wish you every strength.
As others have said better than I, you'll be missed.
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July 10th, 2016, 05:58 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: West palm beach, fl
Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): 96 ninja 250 Posts: 20
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Motofool, I've read so many of your helpful posts, and then you personally helped me with a silly broken bolt in head issue...
I'm located in West Palm Beach, I'm sure we can find a few people that could help you ride even if you were blind as a bat! We'll just ride on each side, all around you, and work out some code where, a blip of the throttle tells you which way to lean... But seriously, if you want a riding buddy, we can choose straight roads, roads you know well, early in the morning for less traffic...anything to help you ride, would feel like i'm contributing to society. |
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July 10th, 2016, 06:51 PM
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Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
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July 12th, 2016, 07:47 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Shoulder Blade
Location: WV
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Hoodrat 250 Posts: 242
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You're off to Valhalla so soon there, friendo. Mediocre, Motofool!
Consider yourself witnessed. You will ride eternal SHINY AND CHROME
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April 15th, 2017, 12:41 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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With the help of your encouragement and kind tips to palliate my vision limitations, and with the patient help of my wife, I have been able to stretch my following and writing of posts in Ninjette.org for 10 more months since my first post in this thread.
The problem has worsened during this time and everything from posting to reading, has become increasingly painful and sad. This past week, I have felt very depressed and limited in all my activities. I also believe that I should not ride anymore. I understand that it is my time to stop posting and following posts here; but I am very happy to see so many members doing the right thing and helping, guiding and encouraging new riders. Again, my very best wishes to all. Keep calm and ride on !!!
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April 15th, 2017, 12:58 PM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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I'm very sorry to read this, Hernan. I can understand a little of your sadness by comparing it to when I thought I was losing my hearing in one ear. When that turned out to be much less severe than I had thought, only then did I realize how much it had been affecting my mood.
I have known blind people who used the various software and devices you probably know about so they could continue to interact with others by computer. It's my hope that one of these can work well enough for you to allow you to keep helping folks on forum(s). In any case, I wish you the best, and hope you don't lose contact with this board. |
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April 15th, 2017, 01:04 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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Since you can't see I thought I say it loud.
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April 15th, 2017, 01:09 PM
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n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '15
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April 15th, 2017, 03:50 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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**hugs**
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April 15th, 2017, 05:08 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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its hard to dethrone da king!
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April 15th, 2017, 07:00 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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We are all here for you and when you feel low remember all the good you have done here and how much we all love and appreciate you. You will remain in my prayers. Please check in from time to time to let us know you are ok.
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April 16th, 2017, 02:04 PM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
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Very sorry to hear that.
I, like the members here, had hoped that things had gotten better and were working out for you. If there is any way that you can stay active here please do. If not, you will be greatly missed. Take care. Hope you can find happiness again in some way. |
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April 17th, 2017, 01:25 PM
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Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
MOTM - July '15
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I'm not gonna push you to stay if you don't want to. If it bums you out trying to use the forums, then don't worry about it. Posters on Ninjette will link to your posts and threads for generations to come, Hernan
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April 17th, 2017, 06:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: TC
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.
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An elderly person I know has had good luck with a new device. I think it's called e-sight or something similar. Macular degeneration typically affects the center of vision, without affecting periphery. The device somehow takes objects directly in front of the wearer and makes them appear upon the periphery of their vision.
Heard they were about 8 grand for a pair, but insurance may cover it. Not sure if it's relevant or not. Hang in there Hernan.
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April 17th, 2017, 07:29 PM
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cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - May '15
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You will be missed greatly sir! I wish you the best. I've learned so much from all your posts throughout the years.
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1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass
Name: Jeremy
Location: Dayton, OH
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.
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I'm just now seeing this, such a shame to hear of his condition. Either way I wish him the best.
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April 23rd, 2017, 11:13 AM
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Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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Just now seeing this thread. Loss for words. So sorry to hear what you are going through Hernan. Your posts and advice will be greatly missed. I will value everything that I have learned from you over the years. Thank You Sir, it has been an honor.
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April 23rd, 2017, 11:54 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Best to you sir, enjoy the little things when you can and thank you sir.
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