May 2008 Member of the Month

*Tod* · 05-01-2008

Beartooth Kawasaki Member of the Month for May 2008

elr658

Name: Mark

Location: Seymour, CT
Interests:Motorcycles, Baseball, Nascar, Guitars & Good Music from the time when they still made good music on Vinyl (none of that rap/be-bop crap), and occasionally meeting one of the few people left that are as smart as he is.

Occupation:Motorcycle Mechanic (also an Expert on nearly anything motor driven by any measure)
Mark's Bikes Are:1982 KZ100R *elr#658*, 1979 CB750F
Mark's bike's modifications: 1260 MTC, Kenny Harmon cams, underbucket shims, 33 smoothbores, braided steel lines. Sean Lizotte paint. (all done by Mark himself)

The Man and his Machine, an honest to goodness Eddie Lawson Replica KZ100R number 658 (hence the username)

...and here's what he likes to do with it

Mark has earned the title of "Motorcycling's Dr. House", as his bedside manners aren't always the most...shall we say, gentlemanly.
But as anyone helped by his wisdom and skill can attest, he's top notch all the way.

He's quick with his wits, and has good taste in Music and Movies (meaning he likes a lot of the same stuff I like, and I'm writing this so neener-neener),
and his wry sense of humor often has most of the forum rolling.
The occasional lazy or smart-aleck poster may feel the sharp and pointy end of his personality, (and hopefully learn from the experience).
But anyone with a true interest, and willingness to do the work and heed some sage advice, will be helped by Dr. House with enthusiasm and genuine care.
The Sticky Thread he wrote about "Why you should not neglect your valves" should be required reading for those that work on their own bikes.
We are lucky he finds this place amusing, and equally glad he sticks around and lends his wit, and of course his expertise to our community.

Mark, you're one of a kind, and we're proud to have you as a special part of our wacky internet family.
Thanks for just being you.

daemon · 05-01-2008

welcome to the throne mark.

enjoy your stay

CheriAnn · 05-01-2008

Congratulations Mark!!!!!

Gee, I feel left out.....I can't remember experiencing the wrath on here that Tod mentions....I know I MUST have said something to bring out the Dr. House in you!!!

*anamosity* · 05-01-2008

Congrats Mark. you are a great member and well deserved MOM.

V2K_CCTX · 05-01-2008

Congrats Mark, your making me miss mine, wish I had kept my ELR.

*ispeed77* · 05-01-2008

congrats House, i mean Mark

*jukief* · 05-01-2008

Congratulations, Mark! You've helped a lot of people around here and certainly deserve this honor.

antiq · 05-01-2008

Well deserved recognition for a "one of a kind" guy. Congratulations Mark!

downtown_donna · 05-01-2008

Congratulations, Priotiy: clean throne, get new scepter as no one seems to share it, clean throne, enjoy the teasing.

kc6wfs · 05-01-2008

Congrats Mark!!!!!

**Spok** · 05-01-2008

well, good for our honoree!

well deserved!

Michael600r · 05-01-2008

Comgratulations Mark!

*Svetlana* · 05-01-2008

CHEERS MARK!!!! You always offer valuable advice to anyone with an inquiry! We all are lucky to have you here!

ervins · 05-01-2008

Congrats ELR!

fretbuzz · 05-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

Congratulations, Mark! You've helped a lot of people around here and certainly deserve this honor.

Concur.

*Tod* · 05-01-2008

Overdue, but better late than never.

I hope you enjoy your month in the sun.

Dudester · 05-01-2008

Way da go Mark. hope you enjoy your time of fame. Couldn't happen to a more deserving helpful person. Congrats from Canada.

cmptrmn.1 · 05-01-2008

Congrats, Mark.

900classic · 05-01-2008

Congrats Mark!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for all you contribute to the forum.

A2rider · 05-01-2008

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The mods have really earned my respect now.

Honoring the crankiest member of the forum is the best thing you guys have done yet to date.

Congratulations, my friend. You have helped me more than you should have on my bike, and many, many others.

I hope you enjoy your month in the sun, and see this thread before the month is up!!!!

This is for you.

05-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,861	May 2008 Member of the Month Beartooth Kawasaki Member of the Month for May 2008 elr658 Name: Mark Location: Seymour, CT Interests:Motorcycles, Baseball, Nascar, Guitars & Good Music from the time when they still made good music on Vinyl (none of that rap/be-bop crap), and occasionally meeting one of the few people left that are as smart as he is. Occupation:Motorcycle Mechanic (also an Expert on nearly anything motor driven by any measure) Mark's Bikes Are:1982 KZ100R elr#658, 1979 CB750F Mark's bike's modifications: 1260 MTC, Kenny Harmon cams, underbucket shims, 33 smoothbores, braided steel lines. Sean Lizotte paint. (all done by Mark himself) The Man and his Machine, an honest to goodness Eddie Lawson Replica KZ100R number 658 (hence the username) ...and here's what he likes to do with it Mark has earned the title of "Motorcycling's Dr. House", as his bedside manners aren't always the most...shall we say, gentlemanly. But as anyone helped by his wisdom and skill can attest, he's top notch all the way. He's quick with his wits, and has good taste in Music and Movies (meaning he likes a lot of the same stuff I like, and I'm writing this so neener-neener), and his wry sense of humor often has most of the forum rolling. The occasional lazy or smart-aleck poster may feel the sharp and pointy end of his personality, (and hopefully learn from the experience). But anyone with a true interest, and willingness to do the work and heed some sage advice, will be helped by Dr. House with enthusiasm and genuine care. The Sticky Thread he wrote about "Why you should not neglect your valves" should be required reading for those that work on their own bikes. We are lucky he finds this place amusing, and equally glad he sticks around and lends his wit, and of course his expertise to our community. Mark, you're one of a kind, and we're proud to have you as a special part of our wacky internet family. Thanks for just being you. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 10,857	welcome to the throne mark. enjoy your stay __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

05-01-2008	#4 (permalink)
anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 13,992	Congrats Mark. you are a great member and well deserved MOM. __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 3,816	Congrats Mark, your making me miss mine, wish I had kept my ELR. __________________ 07 ZX-14 BLACK 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV-650 BLUE http://www.myspace.com/peacethrufirepower

05-01-2008	#6 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 30,712	congrats House, i mean Mark __________________ In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

05-01-2008	#3 (permalink)
CheriAnn October MOM 07 Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,369	Congratulations Mark!!!!! Gee, I feel left out.....I can't remember experiencing the wrath on here that Tod mentions....I know I MUST have said something to bring out the Dr. House in you!!!

05-01-2008	#7 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,139	Congratulations, Mark! You've helped a lot of people around here and certainly deserve this honor. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-01-2008	#8 (permalink)
antiq Vintage bike addict BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I live in eastern ohio Posts: 4,620	Well deserved recognition for a "one of a kind" guy. Congratulations Mark! __________________ Patience and persistance- pays 82 KZ750LTD 78 KZ750 twin Vince

05-01-2008	#9 (permalink)
downtown_donna FLorida bugs bug me BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida, visiting Massachusetts on occasion Posts: 923	Congratulations, Priotiy: clean throne, get new scepter as no one seems to share it, clean throne, enjoy the teasing. __________________ Some minds are like concrete: thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

05-01-2008	#10 (permalink)
kc6wfs Plasma Blue Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Saugus, Ca Posts: 3,642	Congrats Mark!!!!! __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom Plasma Blue -- www.myspace.com/nitrophotos

05-01-2008	#11 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,522	well, good for our honoree! well deserved! __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

05-01-2008	#12 (permalink)
Michael600r Ninja tomato farmer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burlington, Kentucky Posts: 6,866	Comgratulations Mark! __________________ Ninja 600R Ninja500R, sold

05-01-2008	#13 (permalink)
Svetlana Sunshine Mod Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	CHEERS MARK!!!! You always offer valuable advice to anyone with an inquiry! We all are lucky to have you here! __________________ aka Bonnie '97 Moto Guzzi 1100 Sporti Photos

05-01-2008	#14 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,826	Congrats ELR! __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

05-01-2008	#16 (permalink)
Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,861	Overdue, but better late than never. I hope you enjoy your month in the sun. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

05-01-2008	#17 (permalink)
Dudester Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 1,225	Way da go Mark. hope you enjoy your time of fame. Couldn't happen to a more deserving helpful person. Congrats from Canada. __________________ 03-Vulcan Classic 1500 If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular ??

05-01-2008	#18 (permalink)
cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 3,056	Congrats, Mark. __________________ John 2007 Vulcan 900 1983 Xj650 66 Fairlane GTA Conv.

05-01-2008	#19 (permalink)
900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 3,189	Congrats Mark!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all you contribute to the forum. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705 http://photobucket.com/900classic

05-01-2008	#20 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The mods have really earned my respect now. Honoring the crankiest member of the forum is the best thing you guys have done yet to date. Congratulations, my friend. You have helped me more than you should have on my bike, and many, many others. I hope you enjoy your month in the sun, and see this thread before the month is up!!!! This is for you.

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