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    RIP 'rputney01'

    On August 9th Bob Putney was killed while riding his motorcycle. I don't know Bob other than to read some of his posts about his 79' 1000S and more recently we were in the middle of a transaction for some 'S' parts. His son notified me of his passing and permitted me to post it to the site so we could all pay our respects to a fellow member. This is indeed a sad day, another member is gone and another family is grieving.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
    Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

    #2
    R.I.P.

    and my condolences to the family

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      #3
      Wow, that is terrible news. Bob contacted me a week ago about my ES, he was going to come out to CO and trailer the bike back, but found another bike closer to him. Sounded like a great guy. My prayers go out to his family.

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        #4
        Yeah, that really sucks. He lived about 30m away from me. I didin't know him either which makes me even more sad that I haven't gotten around to meeting the other fine GS folks in my area. I will be praying for his family.
        1982 GS550M Rebuilt Winter '12 - 550 to 673cc engine conversion.
        1989 Kawasaki ZX-7 Ninja
        2016 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

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          #5
          Sad news indeed. My prayers to his family. Ray
          "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded" -Yogi Berra
          GS Valve Shim Club http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=122394
          1978 GS1000EC Back home with DJ
          1979 GS1000SN The new hope
          1986 VFR700F2 Recycled

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            #6
            sad news indeed... RIP Bob.

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              #7
              RIP Bob ,

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                #8
                Robert Bruce Putney of Wildwood Missouri passed away suddenly on August 11, 2013 in Warren County, Missouri. He had reached the age of 57 years.
                He was born on January 3, 1956 in Ainsworth, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Tammie Renee Perot on July 4, 1989.
                Robert was the VP of Human Resources for the Gund Company in Kirkwood, Missouri. Mr. Putney loved everything about motorcycles. He enjoyed riding whenever he got the chance.
                A visitation will be held on Thursday August 15, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville, Missouri. Robert will be laid to rest in Houston, Texas.
                The family of Robert Putney trusts Martin Funeral Home with his care.
                82 1100 EZ (red)

                "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                  #9
                  I'm greatly saddened by this news. Bob seemed to be a really nice guy. We conversed a number of times about 1000S's, which were his passion. He is one of the few GS'ers I've met here that love the bikes AND proved it with his wallet. May you rest in peace my friend.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

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                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

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                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                    #10
                    Crap..sorry to hear this. Talked to him on the phone when I was selling those 10/22 30 round clips..hes the one that bought them!!!

                    Rest on the eternal safe highway in the sky Bob.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #11
                      My condolences to the family and friends of Bob.
                      So sad to hear of the passing of a biking enthusiast.
                      2@ \'78 GS1000

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                        #12
                        So sorry to hear this.

                        Our prayers are with his family.

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                          #13
                          Sad news. He seemed a really nice guy
                          1980 GS1000G - Sold
                          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

                          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                            #14
                            Terrible...........sincerest condolences to friends and family.

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                              #15
                              My prayers for Bob & his family & friends. Makes you think . . .
                              Last edited by srsupertrap; 08-20-2013, 02:22 PM.
                              1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
                              Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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