WE SAY "GOOD BYE" TO FSSNOC #2254: (07-07-22)
HELLO ... this is Brian Mueller, son of David Mueller, FSSNOC #2254. Dad died Sunday morning at the Drag Racing track. He was preparing to make a run and was out wishing everybody else good will, good luck, and praying for them. He died from a heart attack - it was instant. Until the end, he was so proud to be a FSSNOC member and spoke of it often. Thank You.
The motorcycle photo (above) is from 2020, pretty much his last outing on a dirt bike. That's Dad on the right, a friend in the middle, and me on the left. As you can see, all bikes are FSS!
Dad's service is Saturday, July 9 at 2PM in Akeley, MN.
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Dave was FSSNOC #2254, but he was far more than that! He often referred to himself as "Queasy Rider", as many of us "Ole Timers" in the club will perhaps recall. He was a quick wit, a fun guy, and his collection of encouraging notes and renewals from the last 29 years make for a fat bundle of pleasant memories.
GodSpeed, Queasy Rider! ...
Thank You for sharing this with us, Brian!! - #000
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Hey Jack, ( FSSNOC #661, from - as Carol would say, "Mary-Land"...
Carol and I are back from our bike ride out west. Narrative attached. We weren't on a Thumper this time (1st time since 2003 that happened!) so I realize it's not suitable for Thumper News. But if anyone wants to read about our 6,182 mile ride on a 1989 Honda Pacific Coast PC800, please have them email me and I'll forward the story.
A good trip totaling almost 6,200 miles of riding.
Other than Mother Nature acting-out a few days, all went well!
Glad to be home, though.
Joe #661
Joe.gilmore1@gmail.com
Was fun to see you two for a way-too-short of a time, but hey, maybe you'll make Oregon in August and/or Georgia in October ..."thump-thump" - #000
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Hi Jack (000),
I've updated my article about aerodynamics with motorcycles. See attached article.
Alan Smith (5286) Northern California
THANK YOU, KIND SIR! ... I'll stash it for Thumper News #149. Aerodynamics are on my mind, we've had a windy, windy, windy long season for months now, still ... in fact! Best Wishes, hope to see you in Oregon in August, Alan! - #000
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WE'RE BBBAAACCCKKK (06-30-'22)
HELLO, FSSNOC CLUB MEMBERS ... AWESOME, AWESOME,
AWESOME THUMPERCAFE in Marne, IOWA!
What a time we had.......................................
"Read all about it, Read all about it, Read all about it -
inTHUMPER NEWS #148"
Jack, we must have been in similar operating modes. As I was riding away, it came to me. I did not take any pictures at Baxter Cycle and the attached is what I took at the DERAILED GRILL in Marne.
IMG-0900: Dr. Gregory W. Frazier and his KLR loaded for another trip to where ever. I first met Dr. Gregory at a Kawasaki dealer convention in 2017 (?). He had just returned from an around the world trip on a KLR (not the one in the picture) and the bike was on display in an unwashed condition. The seat and hand grips were clean that's about it. I recognized Dr. Gregory from two of his books I had read. Very interesting guy to talk with! (PHOTO ABOVE)
IMG-0899: My KLR is in the foreground. I purchased the bike new, on 5/26/1987. At the time, I financed $2500 at an interest rate of 11.74% to buy the bike. Dr. Gregory in the background. (Sorry, not published here - #000)
IMG-0897: The road leading into town. the Derailed Grill is on the left after the intersection. (Not published here - #000)
IMG-0896: The Derailed Grill. Finally, after riding 650 miles. (Not, well, you know... #000)
This is all I got - hope it helps. (Yes, it helps, for sure! Thank You! - #000 Was great fun to see you again, tell everyone at Janus Motorcycles that we missed them, they should have dispatched you on a new 450 to show off to the troops! - #000)
Carry On,
Ken Miller (Yes, except for me, it is "Carrie" on... #000)
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Hey, Jack, I added up all the costs of attending the Marne ThumperCafe - remind me never to do that again!
Kerry
#4543 AZ
(Yo Kerry ... there is a saying, "Never look back..." - good advice! - #000)
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FROM OUR LAST UPDATE:
DO THESE BAGS MAKE MY BIKE LOOK BIG?
WELCOME TO THE FSSNOC THUMPERGARAGE!
THIS UPDATE IS FOR: JUNE 16 AND JUNE 23, 2022
... that gives us time to get back from the upcoming ThumperCafe in Marne, Iowa. Hope to see YOU there.
We dine at 4PM ... however, we are invited to arrive anytime earlier that day to enjoy a visit with the good folks at Baxter's Motorcycle Shop, located there in Marne, Iowa.
The Shop is packed with lots of exciting stuff for sale and to look at so give yourself plenty of time to browse before we eat as a group at 4PM at the Derailed Grill, also there in Marne.
Vintage bikes, New Triumphs, New Royal Enfields ... are on display and they are for sale, at least most of them.
FSSNOC MEMBERS ...come hungry, come happy, and wear your FSSNOC gear so we can pick you out of the crowd ... sign-up when you arrive, pickup a name tag and enjoy our time together!
Our next ThumperCafe is scheduled for August 18th near Nyssa, Oregon so make your plans now, our third and last event for 2022 is planned for the peach state, Georgia ... the date is October 13th. Again, make your plans now, mark your social calendar 'cause as you know, those dates fill up quickly!
Also, a quick reminder ... our next issue of Thumper News awaits your article, your roadtest, your item review ... we want to hear about your travels, your new accessories, your new equipment ... prepare your story, your report, whatever - send it to FSSNOC via email: FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com
Or by USPS to:
FSSNOC P.O. Box 1809, Hutchinson, KS 67504-1809
"FSSNOC" - more than a club, make it a lifestyle!
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This picture popped up in my memories today. 11 years ago, today, June 10.
Mike
REPLY: (Uhhh ... no photo in your email, Mike???? - #000)
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Jack, it's Maynard. I'm sure as could be that I won't be in Marne for the T-Cafe...
your friend,
Maynard
(REPLY) Maynard ... Maybe things will go better for the August ThumperCafe in Oregon. Thanks for the heads-up, sorry to hear that you won't be there. I really enjoyed our visit in CedarVale a few weeks ago! - #000.
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FSSNOC
... more than a club, make it your lifestyle!
FSSNOC ... IS on a national YouTube Podcast - don't miss it. Advise your friends to view it as well...
Wanna listen/view a podcast ... DO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZb4CgjfmEk
The podcast above was generated by Janus Motorcycles in Goshen, Indiana. EP.#1 ... In this podcast, FSSNOC #000 (Jack) is the guest, hereby being interviewed by Richard and Grant from JANUS MOTORCYCLES.
Play/View time is a tick over an hour so some popcorn might be nice, I like the chocolate drizzle kind, btw. Formal wear (FSSNOC club t-shirts, cap, etc...) adds to the mood, but not mandatory. Contact your friends, invite them in, share as you like. No cheat sheets, no prompt boards, no prior discussion was used to make this podcast.
If you like it, tell JANUS at 574-538-1350 JANUSMOTORCYCLES.COM
And, this podcast is for entertainment only...
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