RIP Joey Dunlop

Hard to believe it.
The man was a living legend.someone who started racing at the Isle of Man 20 years ago,and this year he was still capable of handling the new RC-51 and win another race at the Isle,it is amazing.
Motorcycling sports today lost one of it's greatest racers.

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Vasco (Suzuki) Santos
RF 900

This has been a very sad week for the sportbike community.Fist it was Mcquide and noe Dunlop I don't know about you guys but to me they both will be missed .I'm not sure if most of you knew Mcquide but he had only been with motorcyclist for about a year but most of his articles were good and truthfull information.And I'm sure you all know about Dunlop's career at the isle of man tt.

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Chris Blackman
If it is GREEN it has to be better!
www.memphissportbikes.com

I never met the man, but from the looks on his face and in his eyes when I saw him on a Speedvision interview not too long ago, I think we'd have gotten along alright.
They called it The Isle of Man, but he cast such a large shadow over the event for so many years that they could have called it the Isle of Dunlop. Too bad...

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The loss of Joey Dunlop has saddened motorcycle racers and fans worldwide. As an Irishman and a road-race supporter, I am deeply soory to see him go. I have met Joey on more than one occasion and he was a true gentleman, with time to spare for everybody. My condolences to his wife and family.
Joey, may you rest in peace and in the arms of the angels. You will never be equalled and I am honoured to have met you.

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As a relative newbie to this sport, I didn't know much about Joey Dunlop until Dave (Twistiesman) sent me a VHS tape of the '99 and '00 Isle of Mann TT races. Immediately, I was in complete awe of this true gentleman, his accomplishments, and his contributions. I'm truly saddened by his death.

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Pete
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

Shocked. Joey Dunlop is more than just a
racer, he is an example and a pillar in the
sportbike community throughout the world.
To lose Joey is like the passing of a
founding father. I am very saddened and
shocked. He truley was a sportsman. He
will be missed greatly!! !

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If the front wheel's in the air, Your front tire you will spare.

An absolute shame. Two excellent members of the sportbike community. My prayers go out to their friends and families.

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Ride Hard!

John

honda's tribute to the fallen great:
http://www.honda-racing.co.uk/joey.html

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Tony

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this is sad.... to think that he's my proof that you can ride like there's no tomorrow and still die of natural causes at an old age...

oh man... i dunno where to get inspiration to ride fast anymore. Considering he was wearing a helmet, armored suit etc... I feel unsafe nooow.. I'm probably gonna ride a few mph slower for the next few weeks..until I get over it..





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allan
2000 cbr600f4
in silver/red color scheme

Just found this and thought it was worth sharing...
http://194.88.88.10:477/ROAD/article.asp?Series=ROAD&ID=869


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Pete
"Ultimately, most problems can be solved by applying a large brick to the correct skull. Difficulties arise when you don't have a brick or can't find the the right skull. The Devil is always in the details."