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I do hope to see you riding again this season. Put best to be sure marine stable in your fuel tank.
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Clearly a perfect investment and great compliment to Threedom! Big win!
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Sure does mount nice on top of that top bag. Since there is no fenders on Threedom yet, you may want to bag that Walker to prevent mud and stone chips.
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Glad to see you’re still Frthree!
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Do you think the top bag can stay if you remove the saddlebags. Interesting on the saddlebag effect, would not have expected that since they are not in the same air as the tires. But do try the top bag only and see how that does by going through some puddles. Just like you did years back.
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A tribute to Jim Rowley. machinist extraordinaire and friend

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I need to add a personal tribute to this Topic.
The man that I referred to as my machinist friend, in essence the co-builder of the trike, has passed away. :(

Jim Rowley is his name. A professionally employed machinist for 40 plus years, at the same business. Laid off 12 years ago, though.

At the age of 70, just one year younger than me. Dementia and gastro-intestinal problems eventually took him, Wednesday afternoon.
His considerable contributions to the project allowed me to make this whole GL1000 trikification process a reality.
A very successful reality. tumb2

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gltriker wrote:I need to add a personal tribute to this Topic.
The man that I referred to as my machinist friend, in essence the co-builder of the trike, has passed away. :(

Jim Rowley is his name. A professionally employed machinist for 40 plus years, at the same business. Laid off 12 years ago, though.

At the age of 70, just one year younger than me. Dementia and gastro-intestinal problems eventually took him, Wednesday afternoon.
His considerable contributions to the project allowed me to make this whole GL1000 trikification process a reality.
A very successful reality. tumb2

Done.
may he rest in peace...And live long in your memory
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Sad news .... but your riding honours him

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Wow!Some serious tinkering going on
there!I've realy enjoyed your (Threesome) built so far and can't wait to see the finished trike!
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They don’t make guys like your friend anymore. Rat said it perfectly, so ditto.
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