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smurdoch
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3166
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
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Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:13 pm |
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PLEASE no "bashing" in this thread.
It has been 15 months or so since Bill posted anything.
I remember him saying he was having health issues and was wondering if anybody had heard from or had info about him.
Despite his horrible delivery skills at times the old boy had a ton of F knowledge. |
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brett_s
Hawk
Joined: May 10, 2004
Posts: 279
Location: Sheboygan Falls WI
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Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:23 pm |
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That is so odd. I was just searching for his last post to see when the last time he was on here. Then I saw your post.
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 24727
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:10 pm |
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Sonic gave a lot of valuable DOHC info on the site in the early days and was certainly one of the most helpful members regarding solving problems unique to the DOHC engines.
He hated my guts, but I always found his cantankerous style and poor social skills hilarious, and I always had a great deal of respect for his mechanical know how and prowess in using engineering principles to solve problems related to these bikes.
IMO, He really fit the old school engineer stereotype in regard to poor social skills (social retard) while really shining as a mechanical problem solver.
He said he had a stroke years ago and never was able to post often after he reported that issue, and I hope that he is still around and is able to function enough to enjoy life. |
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norm
Silver CB900F
Joined: Jan 13, 2010
Posts: 1401
Location: Melbourne Aus
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Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:18 pm |
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He is missed, he once called me a roughneck or something like that over my method of grinding valve shims down, but I saw that as a badge of honor |
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DrOlds
Silver CB900F
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 1234
Location: Watertown NY USA
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Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:10 pm |
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Soniccrete gave me many valuable insights into these motors! His focus was very narrow (drag racing) but his wit and intelligence was laser sharp. If you posted a stupid idea he let you know ... take it or leave it. I respected the man immensely and his posts are missed. Hope he is hanging in there. |
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toddk
CB1100F
Joined: Mar 25, 2004
Posts: 2287
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
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Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:27 pm |
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I like the guy, I believe he called me an idiot(actually a few times). I use some of his techniques in assembly and parts massage and I use his notes on cam timing every time. He is a true "F"er.
His knowledge has been useful here to many of us directly or indirectly. Great stuff, hopefully for generations to come.
Here's to Bill
Best,
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PGSmick
CB1100F
Joined: Nov 04, 2004
Posts: 2437
Location: Newton, MA
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Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:57 pm |
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smurdoch wrote: |
PLEASE no "bashing" in this thread.
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OK. |
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techie66
Hawk
Joined: May 28, 2009
Posts: 465
Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:36 pm |
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His profile says the last time he logged in was over a year ago. Does anyone have contact with him outside this forum? He's the reason I stuck around here, his rants back in like 2009 were mean sometimes, but hilarious. |
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cb1187
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 29, 2003
Posts: 704
Location: S.W. IND.
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Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:07 pm |
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Bill, is doing ok, but he's given up on the website, I believe he thinks he wasn't welcomed here. He said the stroke gave him some problems that still persist. That's about all there is to say at the moment. |
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techie66
Hawk
Joined: May 28, 2009
Posts: 465
Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:26 pm |
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Thanks for the update. Glad he's ok. |
_________________ Jacob
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smurdoch
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3166
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:12 am |
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ivan_the_terrible
Hawk
Joined: Jun 27, 2011
Posts: 443
Location: Pesaro, Italy
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:21 pm |
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Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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headless
CB1100F
Joined: Sep 03, 2008
Posts: 2045
Location: Eugene, OR
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:39 pm |
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ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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Luckysox
CB1100F
Joined: May 13, 2005
Posts: 3249
Location: NE OHIO
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:24 pm |
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headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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1100russ
CB1100F
Joined: May 17, 2010
Posts: 2982
Location: williamsburg, ohio
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:48 pm |
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Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11929
Location: Studio City, California
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:15 pm |
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Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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we see things as we are
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BlueThunder
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 9236
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:51 pm |
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genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
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headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5326
Location: Central Maine
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:06 pm |
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BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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F-crazy
Black CB750F
Joined: Feb 09, 2011
Posts: 1005
Location: Milwaukee
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:13 pm |
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cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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Bucko
CB1100F
Joined: Dec 15, 2003
Posts: 2839
Location: Vancouver BC
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:27 pm |
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F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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Grumpy32
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 05, 2008
Posts: 850
Location: Summerfield, Florida
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:54 am |
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Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
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headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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techie66
Hawk
Joined: May 28, 2009
Posts: 465
Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:05 am |
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Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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SteveG
Silver CB900F
Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1551
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:10 am |
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techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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toddk
CB1100F
Joined: Mar 25, 2004
Posts: 2287
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:50 am |
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Most of us have a few idiosyncrasies , except me of course,
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Pete83
CB1100F
Joined: May 29, 2004
Posts: 2251
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:45 am |
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SteveG wrote: |
techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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krgood0
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 18, 2006
Posts: 2511
Location: UK
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:38 pm |
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Pete83 wrote: |
SteveG wrote: |
techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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_________________ 1982 CB1100RC
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djhurayt
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 28, 2006
Posts: 1123
Location: Taylors, SC
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:13 pm |
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krgood0 wrote: |
Pete83 wrote: |
SteveG wrote: |
techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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metu71
MB-5
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Posts: 27
Location: Turku/Finland
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Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:15 pm |
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djhurayt wrote: |
krgood0 wrote: |
Pete83 wrote: |
SteveG wrote: |
techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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Keith |
+14, yes he would go off on a rant occasionally but he still had good information to pass along |
+15, sorry I first messed nice row of quotes. Thanks for pointing this out, I'm evidently not so familar with these things that I though I was |
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goofnrox
MB-5
Joined: May 04, 2015
Posts: 22
Location: Michigan
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Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:59 am |
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metu71 wrote: |
djhurayt wrote: |
krgood0 wrote: |
Pete83 wrote: |
SteveG wrote: |
techie66 wrote: |
Grumpy32 wrote: |
Bucko wrote: |
F-crazy wrote: |
cliffiec wrote: |
BlueThunder wrote: |
genesound wrote: |
1100russ wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
headless wrote: |
ivan_the_terrible wrote: |
Oh good !
As far as I am concerned he is still welcome here |
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+14, yes he would go off on a rant occasionally but he still had good information to pass along |
+15, sorry I first messed nice row of quotes. Thanks for pointing this out, I'm evidently not so familar with these things that I though I was |
+16 - fixed so *i'm* not jerk |
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silversurfer1050
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3843
Location: Wisconsin
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Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:52 am |
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I very much enjoyed his knowledge and sense of humor. If you hear from him - please tell him Bill H says Hi.
I don't log in much nowadays, as I do a lot of browsing on my cell phone and the sight doesn't allow me to reply (Android) |
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