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    Mark Harrop's passing.

    I heard of his passing (today?) from another GSR member. May he be forever remembered fondly.
    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

    #2
    Wow, hate to hear this. He was quite the character here for several years.
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    2001 KLR650 too pretty to get dirty

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      #3
      Originally posted by marvinsc View Post
      He was quite the character here for several years.
      A GSRs Pioneer ! Guys like Harrop paved the way for all GSRs members. RIP Sir.........

      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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        #4
        Sorry to learn this. RIP sir.
        Larry

        '79 GS 1000E
        '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
        '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
        '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
        '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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          #5
          That guy is my hero. I don't know how much of his story is true but he could post and blaspheme with the best of them. If he's gone, well that just sucks.
          2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
          82 gs1100L probably the next project
          1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
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            #6
            Wow, sorry to hear that. Was he still contracting out? I enjoyed his conversations
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
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              #7
              From all accounts Mark was larger than life - the World is a lesser place without him.
              -Mal

              "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
              ___________

              78 GS750E

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                #8
                He seemed like the real "James Bond" to me... Sad to here this. Hopefully he went out in a blaze of glory!
                My Motorcycles:
                22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                79 1000e (all original)
                82 850g (all original)
                80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                  #9
                  Just learned of this from a FB post by Joanne. Sad to hear. Condolences
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                  -Rusty old scooter.
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                    #10
                    Condolences to any family and/or friends.
                    He led such a BIG life.
                    Enjoyed reading the stories of his trials and tribulations.....from a very safe distance.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      #11
                      Ahhhhh *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$. That just took the wind out of my sails.
                      "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                      -Denis D'shaker

                      79 GS750N

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                        #12
                        It was a shame when he stopped posting here. I saw the notification on Facebook too. Sad times
                        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..... - FOR SALE!

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                          #13
                          Vivid memories of my introduction to GSR and sparring with Mark Harrop. God was he bullheaded. And I say that with affection.
                          Sorry to hear of his passing. I scrolled through his facebook page but did not find an obituary or a cause of death.
                          Keep the shiny side up, Mark!
                          "I have come to believe that all life is precious." -- Eastman, TWD6.4

                          1999 Triumph Legend 900 TT




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                            #14
                            Wow ! ....From what I communicated with Mark he was fit as a fiddle and highly active .... In any case there is a Gofundme page for anyone who wants to contribute to funeral expenses ....Rest in peace Mark ......
                            Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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                              #15
                              Damn. I really enjoyed Mark's personality and his understanding of the world. This is a big loss.
                              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                              ~Herman Melville

                              2016 1200 Superlow
                              1982 CB900f

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