Tim Bates Symbology

[Fairlaner]

I think the picture is great....

R

 

[MrsTWN]

Hey Rad, what the hell is that on your helmet?jim

His Tiara for winning the Manboob competition at WFO-5... good times... good times...

It appears that your "Woolie" Cape became another kind of trophy. I'm glad you were able to keep your tiara permanently! He loved telling the story of sending me out to Reno's Wallmart at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. I'd never been shopping so late - what a treat!

Patti

PS Great tribute photos :clapping:

 

[rogdeb]

I think the picture is great....
R

Likewise --

 

[GunMD]

Here's to you, Tim...

And one with a bit of a lighter tone...

 

[Ignacio]

When I did an intercept today of Paul P. headed for Utah....I thought it would be a perfect time to do this picture....so here is BIODSL and me in Oregon, pointed north, saluting Tim.

 

[twistedcricket]

RIP TWN

Sorry for the quality...all I have is my mobile phone camera...

 

[IronMaiden]

My bike's in the shop, so I got Johnny to salute for me.

 

[Cdogman]

All taken this weekend

Mirror Lake, facing north

Kenra

Me, Cdogman

Us, as a pair

Flaming Gorge... Notice the hat my friend.. for you

Mtn Man Rendevous, Ft Bridger WY...

RIP Bro

 

[kaitsdad]

Miss ya, Tim. Here's to ya !

 

[Warchild]

A Jack Daniels snort, a fine cigar, and a Flying Bird..... outstanding, Hal!

 

[jdog109socal]

UMMMM that can be fixed....
R

Time for another ride...

Cameras are always ready to roll for the birds

 

[luvtoride]

RIP Tim

 

[Toecutter]

Guidelines violated for best effect, and since Andrew (hardcore ATGATT guy) might be looking in.....

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That one might not make the Cycleport web site....

 

[Fairlaner]

Nice Bob.

R

 

[Dudewado]

My salute to TWN.

I took the picture here so I could get some extra "birds" in.

May he never be forgotten.

 

[pinhead]

Thanks Tim. Thanks for everything.

 

[FJRay]

Bonneville Salt flats, The fastest place on earth. God speed Tim

 

[rogdeb]

Good one Ray

 

[Warchild]

Bonneville Salt flats, The fastest place on earth. God speed Tim

That is completely excellent, Ray!!! B)

 

[madmike2]

Okay, most of you know that using the "Flying Fickle Finger of Fate" is not something I do, even in jest. I've been thinking long and hard about how to honor Tim and his memory, so today, on the way home, I took the "long way" and came up with this photo.

I wanted to honor Tim the same way the cavalry showed honor to a fallen comrade, with riderless boots facing backwards and I formed my gloves in an appropriate salute.

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Tim, you were and still are a good friend and riding companion. I will never forget the times together, riding or just visiting, and especially our trip from Crested Butte, CO to Golden, CO for NAFO. You were right when you said over the radio, "...what a totally un-freaking-believable place to ride a motorcycle!"

I hope whatever bridge you crossed took you to an appropriate safe harbor on the other side. I will strive to be the type of man, example and friend you were to all of us.