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Offline Brian Watson

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Ray Ryan
« on: August 18, 2008, 12:37:02 pm »
For those of us who are wondering where time has gone...today is 4 years since Ray Ryan passed away...I know all of us out in the Classic Motocross world are aware of Ray's significance to the movement... Are thoughts are with Barbara and Ray's family today..
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2008, 08:30:50 pm »
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2008, 07:44:22 pm »
Nice photo, a time classic. Any reason for the two pairs of goggles? Just an oversight maybe?
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2008, 07:59:32 pm »


He was a good bloke and he's still sorely missed.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008, 10:51:12 pm »
I did not meet this man,  but have heard much of is legacy and commitment through this forum,  but mainly through the magazine http://www.vmxmag.com.au/  .  I have bought heaps of the VMX Mags.  RIPRR.........................................................................................
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 03:28:01 am »
Missed around the world. RIP.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2009, 09:45:27 pm »
One- Number 1 VMX Magazine sold today for $46 on ebay.  8)

Rest in the knowledge that all is still strong in VMX OZ  Ray.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2009, 10:02:55 pm »
Hey Geoff
Is that photo from Hattah?
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2009, 10:29:39 pm »
Hi Tony, yes it was. It was the 75 Hattah write up in Off Road Australia. I think it was Ray that wrote the story & he gave the event a real bagging.
He also wrote a test on a Kawasaki KS 125, written in Ray's typical style. This was just before ADB.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2009, 10:34:59 pm »
We had a little drink in Rays memory at CD6. We really miss the bugger, especially his trusty sidekick, Billy Forsyth.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2009, 10:49:13 pm »
Quote from: firko on June 15, 2009, 10:34:59 pm
We had a little drink in Rays memory at CD6. We really miss the bugger, especially his trusty sidekick, Billy Forsyth.

yeah top bloke, I remember him from ADB days, ton of guts that guy.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2009, 10:53:58 pm »
One of the good ones,  It was nice to have met him, RIP Ray.
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2009, 07:17:15 pm »
I first met Ray whilst working for the WA Suzuki importer and distributor (Mortlocks) in the late 70's. At that time Ray was doing a bit of marketing and advertising consultancy for Mortlocks and I got to spend quite a bit of time with him including sharing a house for a time with Ray and a few others. Have many great memorys of Ray and those times. At that time he was also writing a column for REV'S which some of you might remember. Allround great guy to have and be around.
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2009, 08:35:15 am »
Yes. we all miss the man, as much as we do GE. But I think they would be pretty happy with the way things are running in the old dirt bike world,
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Re: Ray Ryan
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2009, 09:36:05 am »
I think your right Drakie, he would be like what he sees, both with the custodians of VMX Mag and the continuing vibe displayed at CD6.

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