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Title: Bert Flood
Post by: firko on January 30, 2009, 02:02:28 pm

Word has come through that the legendary Bert Flood passed away today. His legacy is that he has left a little bit of DNA in every aspect of Aussie motorcycle sport, his contribution beyond equal. Thanks for everything Bert.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: Ji Gantor on January 30, 2009, 03:56:51 pm

Good bye Bert.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: Canam370 on January 30, 2009, 06:21:51 pm

Vale Bert. We could all aspire to a little of his enthusiasm for life and his passions.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: LWC82PE on January 30, 2009, 06:25:34 pm

that is sad to hear.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: KB171 on January 30, 2009, 06:33:46 pm

   
RIP Bert
He knew how to extract  max power out of a Bultaco, and produced  2 Australian MX Champions
 Gary and Trevor
 

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: Tony T on January 30, 2009, 06:40:14 pm

Sad news. I didn't know the bloke personally, but I think we all know of what he achieved in life.
RIP

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: VMX247 on January 30, 2009, 06:44:22 pm

Sad News
A Legend I did not get to meet. RIP

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: albrid-3 on January 30, 2009, 09:14:54 pm

God bless you Bert, you branded the name bultaco through-out Australia and New Zealand, and thank you and your family for being part of our lives whether on the track or off, Rest in piece Bert with your arch rivel and friend Lyall O`brien (Montesa ), like all you legends you will be sadly missed, But the legacy lives on.
from ALSOP FAMILY

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: GD66 on January 30, 2009, 09:43:43 pm

Bugger. I spotted Bert sitting in his wheelchair in the sun outside the garage at the Island Classic, and the poor old bloke didn't look too flash. But at least in his last weekend he got to see Ginger Molloy go out and stick it up 'em all weekend, on an AJR and a Flood Bultaco, fettled by Bert's son Gary. Hats off, Bert, from race fans everywhere.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: NSR on January 30, 2009, 11:02:05 pm

Vale a legend.  Without him Oz may have missed out on some awsome bikes.
Noel   

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: Tim754 on January 30, 2009, 11:09:24 pm

Rest in peace  Bert Flood . You can ride like the wind forever now.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: Doc on January 31, 2009, 07:39:18 am

very sad news indeed :( may I ask how old Bert was as it seems he'd been around forever?

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: caps 999 on January 31, 2009, 08:24:44 am

rip bert

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: pancho on January 31, 2009, 12:02:29 pm

rip bert flood another legend of ozzie tuning genius gone.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: holeshot buddy on January 31, 2009, 09:28:38 pm

sad to hear of berts passing
he was a legendery tuner
i only knew bert back in early eightys
with the ktm team of jimmy ellis and works(rod sharp)
i remember bert offered me a ride in 84 on the ktm250mx
i knocked it back and went to suzuki
still remember looking at that new ktm very nice
sort of regret not taking that ride :'(

RIP BERT.........................

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: jhovel on January 31, 2009, 11:16:14 pm

Vale, Bert.... sad news indeed. I last spoke to him (about Recreatioanl Aviation matters) a couple of years ago... he'll be missed.

Title: Re: Bert Flood
Post by: JC on February 02, 2009, 01:18:37 pm

That is very sad news. What a legend, esp for Bultaco-lovers. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but often longed to know his tuning tips for 250 pursangs. Gary's was a veritable rocket