Biker down in Manawatu last night (26 December)

**MidnightMike** · 28th December 2007, 16:33

Originally Posted by Rudra

For a guy with pink mirrors, he sure had a lot of cheek.

Ahhhh shit, not him, didnt recognise the name, but the mirrors, lol.

It was only last thursday night that a few of us were having a chuckle about me stealing his seat when he went inside to grab a drink.

Bugger eh.

RIP

**Kickaha** · 28th December 2007, 16:50

I first met him at Pukekohe in 2001 and he was about to do his first sidecar season and saw him take the NZ Sidecar title and beat us (easily) for the NZGP title that first year with Johnny riding, I used to catch up with him every time the sidecar season rolled around and at odd times during the year at different events

We ran into him and Johnny in the Grand at Wanganui on Christmas night and he joined us later part way through our meal for a bit of a chat, I talked to and raced against him the next day.

A genuinely nice guy and I'm sure going to miss him

**naughty** · 28th December 2007, 18:01

Missing you heaps already mate. Gone well before your time but doing what you love.

You're full of knowledge and always keen to pass it on. One hell of a waste, a great friend, you will be missed by many. Condolences to family and friends.

I will miss your cheeky nature, and random visits, as well as your trademark skid down my driveway.

I was looking forward to catching up with you in the holidays for a ride.

I hope you've gone somewhere better.

**Conquiztador** · 28th December 2007, 19:29

Condolences to family and friends. Ride free.

**Idrumm** · 28th December 2007, 20:09

Originally Posted by naughty

Missing you heaps already mate. Gone well before your time but doing what you love.

You're full of knowledge and always keen to pass it on. One hell of a waste, a great friend, you will be missed by many. Condolences to family and friends.

I will miss your cheeky nature, and random visits, as well as your trademark skid down my driveway.

I was looking forward to catching up with you in the holidays for a ride.

I hope you've gone somewhere better.

Oopps will try that again

**Idrumm** · 28th December 2007, 20:22

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I first met him at Pukekohe in 2001 and he was about to do his first sidecar season and saw him take the NZ Sidecar title and beat us (easily) for the NZGP title that first year with Johnny riding, I used to catch up with him every time the sidecar season rolled around and at odd times during the year at different events

We ran into him and Johnny in the Grand at Wanganui on Christmas night and he joined us later part way through our meal for a bit of a chat, I talked to and raced against him the next day.

A genuinely nice guy and I'm sure going to miss him

I can still see him vividly swinging on the motoguzzi side car at Wanganui - the big smile on his dial as his mate would throw them into corner sideways then he would slap his mate on the back giving him his approval, he was just loving it.

**jimbo** · 29th December 2007, 13:00

Hi guys,just talking to Johnny B,Bretts funeral is 11.00 AM monday the 31st of Dec at 383 pyes pa rd.Bikes welcome of course.John has suggested a ride to the Cow after for an informal send off,as Brett loved the Kaimai's and the Cow was almost his local.Cheers

**saul** · 29th December 2007, 15:11

Originally Posted by jimbo

Hi guys,just talking to Johnny B,Bretts funeral is 11.00 AM monday the 31st of Dec at 383 pyes pa rd.Bikes welcome of course.John has suggested a ride to the Cow after for an informal send off,as Brett loved the Kaimai's and the Cow was almost his local.Cheers

Thanks J 10 charcters

**Waylander** · 29th December 2007, 16:30

Originally Posted by DMNTD

We're there 100% Jim on our bikes naturally

Likewise.
and 10

**sidecar bob** · 29th December 2007, 20:12

At Wanganui Id organised for Brett to come up to Taupo to swing on the 'Busa for me, with Scrivy being too busy with organising the meeting to be able to ride.

I was sooo looking forward to having a talented swinger on the side to test my potential as a sidecar driver.
Was doing scrutineering for the meeting 8.30 am when i got the call, Have to say, ive never lost interest in what i was doing so fast.
The image of him coming over the railway lines & up toward the esses at Wanganui will be with me forever, Absolutely naturally talented, relaxed & making it look easy.
P.S The Wanganui Chronicle captured the moment perfectly, but by the time the paper came out he was gone.
R.I.P buddy & work neighbour.

**Joni** · 29th December 2007, 21:15

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

The image of him coming over the railway lines & up toward the esses at Wanganui will be with me forever, Absolutely naturally talented, relaxed & making it look easy.

Yes he was amazing! What a talented man...

I never knew there were so many tears in me! I keep on asking kick if its really Brett who died, and keep thinking its got to be someone else... denial is not a good thing I know! But for some reason I am not coming to grips with this... there was still way too much to do!

**quickbuck** · 29th December 2007, 22:35

Originally Posted by Joni

Yes he was amazing! What a talented man...

I never knew there were so many tears in me! I keep on asking kick if its really Brett who died, and keep thinking its got to be someone else... denial is not a good thing I know! But for some reason I am not coming to grips with this... there was still way too much to do!

Stay strong Joni.
Stay strong.

I know, they always leave unfinished business. Just the way it is.

**Idrumm** · 30th December 2007, 00:04

Originally Posted by jimbo

Hi guys,just talking to Johnny B,Bretts funeral is 11.00 AM monday the 31st of Dec at 383 pyes pa rd.Bikes welcome of course.John has suggested a ride to the Cow after for an informal send off,as Brett loved the Kaimai's and the Cow was almost his local.Cheers

Cheers J - Will be there.

**jimbo** · 30th December 2007, 01:37

Originally Posted by Joni

Yes he was amazing! What a talented man...

I never knew there were so many tears in me! I keep on asking kick if its really Brett who died, and keep thinking its got to be someone else... denial is not a good thing I know! But for some reason I am not coming to grips with this... there was still way too much to do!

Havnt met ya Joni, but i sure know what you mean