| Author | Message | ||
     Bcordb3 |
May God be with you. On your journey look for Rob (TEAM) he will show you the way. | ||
| Slaughter |
Every time I hear of another experienced rider passing - I find that I'm not alone in sincerely wondering the "why's" and "how-come's" of the incident since this makes us all feel just a little more vulnerable. I too echo my regrets and regards but feel that throwing well-meaning thoughts into the ether to be a pretty impotent gesture... but what else is there? ... ... just hurts to read it again. | ||
| Anonymous |
Oh man, what a loss. Gordon was incredibly nice. I am going to miss him a lot. He surely lived a wonderful life and left a real mark of goodness that will last with family and friends. | ||
| Road_thing |
Why the Anonymous post? Nothing but good will expressed, no corporate secrets or anything controversial... Given the recent discussions on the "Anonymous" feature, it would seem best if those authorized to use it would do so sparingly. I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Buhle, but my condolences go out to his family and friends. rt | ||
| Eeeeek |
rt: I think anony is perfectly appropriate. We know one person as anony to the level that "Anonymous" is one of the names on the side of Aaron's LSR bike. Vik | ||
| Newxb9er |
God Speed... He will be missed. | ||
| Jon |
Road_thing More than one person can post with the Anon feature. But let's leave that for another thread. The post was appropriate. | ||
| Peter |
RIP  http://www.mindspring.com/~gbuhle/photo_gallery/images/waterlilies.jpg | ||
| Nitsebes |
Deepest sympathy for the friend's and family of Gordon. | ||
| Jim_sb |
This is very sad news, indeed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and his family. Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I have never met Gordon, but from what I have read, he sounds like a fine upstanding man! Ride in Peace! Please pass my condolences to his family. | ||
| Firstbuell |
The internet facilitates these back-&-forth exchanges - it also makes for multiple chat paths that are impossible to monitor! So, I'll be posting this message [and those to follow] only on BadWeb and SouthBayBuellers - those of you on SacBorg, BARF, SBR and other forums, please copy & paste as you see fit. After contacting Chris, Gordon's brother, Feike & Woz have asked me to organize a memorial ride - specifics will be announced after I've spoken with Chris. Any final arrangements the family makes will influence what we do, and when - Jerry/Eeeeek, please forge ahead with the Laguna Seca pavers [and anyone else with other ideas as well]. I'll keep everyone updated as things unfold - the current plan is a Santa Cruz Mountains meet & ride - start & end are undetermined, as is the date. I'm dealing with my grief by taking this action..... Curt p.s. our shadowy Anonymous says it as well as anyone: "Oh man, what a loss. Gordon was incredibly nice. I am going to miss him a lot. He surely lived a wonderful life and left a real mark of goodness that will last with family and friends." | ||
| Pdxs3t |
I’ll put the kickstand down one day Atop life’s highest hill, Then turn my thoughts behind me To valleys calm and still. And see again in afterglow The places I have been, The folks I met along the way Each one another friend. It all began when as a boy I got my first machine, It wasn’t much to look at And impossible to clean. Too young to have a license, No registration plate, But me and that old Indian Defied the laws and fate. The passing years brought other bikes, Too many to compare. Each one a boon companion, Each one a love affair. From the rock-bound coast of Hampshire To the Carolina sands, At rallies and at poker runs I shook a lot of hands. Through the Badlands and Wyoming We chased the setting sun, And climbed the Eastern Mountains With morning just begun. Many years of memories That slowly wax and wane. And, oh, what I would gladly give To do it all again! To feel the wind upon my face, The smell of new-mown hay, Enjoying nature’s beauty On a lovely summer day. The power at my fingertips, Through long majestic curves, The urge to crank the throttle In a simple test of nerves. I long to ride that road I know That leads me to the sea, To welcome in my heart once more The joy of flying free. But time is so relentless, The road is getting short, The Master’s plan for all of us Is impossible to thwart. When I’m called to take that final ride Be it summer, fall, or spring. Let this be my epitaph: His Soul Is In The Wind! writen by Mel Nemier 1 month prior to his passing from cancer | ||
| Buellish |
Ride on Gordon....... Mike | ||
| Jon |
Thanks Curt. | ||
| Jb2 |
Jim Corso I hope to meet you someday and thanks for the posting. I've had an empty feeling today, 'keep trying to fix things that can't be fixed. Quite frankly it feels a lot like the day my dad was killed and when I found out Andy was gone. Rips your heart out, it does. I wrote this about Dad while waiting for my wife in the parking lot of a WalMart trying to figger out what the hell I was going to do with the rest of my life. I've only shared this with one other rider and his name would be Ferris Bueller. Hope y'all find it appropriate. LAST RIDE Dusty winds of change Blowin’ down the highway Things just ain’t the same Ain’t never gonna be the same Trash stuck in the bushes Like the memories in my mind Leaves scatter in the wind Like the pieces of my life Nickel on my key ring Was on your last ride Dug it out of the pavement Where you laid and died Dusty winds of change Blowin’ down the highway Things just ain’t the same Ain’t never gonna be the same Sometimes I wake straight up Deep in the dead of the night I still see you lying there Looking up at the sky I hadn’t planned on being there There on your last ride I’m out here still riding Missing you at my side Dusty winds of change Blowin’ down the highway Things just ain’t the same Ain’t never gonna be the same Full moon is shining bright Deep in the redwoods tonight Buell’s a hummin’ a tune Dad, it’s a beautiful sight I’m always lookin’ in the mirror ‘Least until my own last ride Then I know you’ll be there No longer missing at my side Later on down the road… …After my last ride JB2 Ride Hard, Ride Free Gordon and say hello to my pop. | ||
| Rokoneer |
Godspeed Gordon, Godspeed...... | ||
| Pdxs3t |
One day we will JB2! Please, all be safe. | ||
| Skyguy |
Thanks for posting that incredible poem JB2. It was nice of you to share something so personal. I never knew Gordon but I have lost many friends over the years to Motorcycles, Paragliders and Hanggliders. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. From what I have read the world has lost a good man. I always think of this little quote when things like this happen. I made it up myself and am no poet but it brings me comfort when I think of the loss of a friend. "A life without risk and adventure is a life not lived" It sounds like Gordon lived well. | ||
| Unibear12r |
I met Gordon for the first time at the Laguna GP next to his bike. It was a wonderful couple a minute chat that turned into 20 or 30 minutes. When we parted I was already looking forward to the next time we would meet. Thank you Gordon | ||
| Rocketman |
I feel for you guys. Sorry for your loss. Rocket | ||
| Henrik |
Jim Corso - thank you for the poem. JB2; thank you for sharing that. It hit home. Henrik (Message edited by Henrik on August 11, 2005) | ||
| Gian4 |
I did not know Gordon but from what I've read he sounded like one hell of a guy. My best to all his friends and family. Gods speed Gordon. Please all lets stay safe out there Ken Gianetti | ||
| Oldog |
rest in peace | ||
| Bartimus |
OMG, I met Gordon last year at the BRAG no whining tour. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met. He will certainly be missed by all, and most certainly in the BUELL community. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Jim_sb |
Hello all, One more thing. When I bought my '96 S2 nearly 4 years ago, I was having carb woes. Being a CA model it had the Edelbrock Qwiksilver II carb installed and the prior owner had clearly spent some time "adjusting" it because it was running way too rich and mileage was awful. A friend from the Bay Area put me in touch with Gordon Buhle and Fireman Jim. I still have (in my archives) the posts and tips they sent me on the things I needed to do to get my S2 up to snuff. Gordon even scanned detailed instructions (from Edelbrock), with some of his hand written notes and emailed those to me. Of course with their help the S2 has been running happily ever since. Thanks again, Gordon. Godspeed. Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
from Scott Page/USRoute66: Gordon Buhle...Don Sabatino and I talked this PM and he gave me the bad and very sad news. I have never met anyone like Gordon who rode, and rode, and rode his bike...that S2 of his had to break a milage record. He would ride anywhere for anything. When Tat lived in Apple Valley, he would ride down from Santa Cruz for the BBQ, visit, and ride home. That guy just rode and rode...distance was no issue for Gordon. But, Gordon was such a nice, quiet, unassuming person. I will miss seeing him at Seca, the BBQ's...just Gordon being Gordon, out riding. | ||
| Moniquem2004 |
REGARDING GORDON BUHLE's CA. MEMORIAL SERVICE I am so glad I came across this site. I am Gordon's ex-wife, Monique. I am helping in planning a casual memorial for Gordon this friday, Aug 19th.. (family funeral to be in Penn) Time and place not confirmed yet, but if you would like to come, please contact me via phone (408) 272-8363 home or (408) 315-2158 cell. I walked the accident site, and found his turn signal, eyeglasses, and other pieces of his bike. Gordon's family is planning on meeting tomorrow at 2:40pm on bear creek rd, at the crash site. (7.6 miles up from highway 17). If you would like to pay your respects, and join us, I think that would be encouraging for his family. I hope someone reads this tonight, and gets the word out.. Thanks Monique (Buhle) Morales | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Monique, we are so sorry for your loss. please convey to Gordon's family our deepest condolences and sorrow. may Gordon ride in peace. Jerry Haughton and Denise Murphy | ||
| Jon |
I just found this notice and it's too late for me to get there today. Will there be another one (ride/memorial)? |
