RIP Zukin-Oldboy-Scott

**gijoe1313** · 28th June 2008, 21:18

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**xgnr** · 28th June 2008, 22:03

So sorry to hear of this tragedy. Our thoughts are with you.

Stu

**Papa Bear** · 28th June 2008, 22:20

Condolences to family & friends.. RIP Zukin

**skelstar** · 28th June 2008, 22:26

RIP Zukin. Sorry to hear about this.

**MVnut** · 28th June 2008, 22:31

R.I.P. Zukin, very sad.

**Daffyd** · 28th June 2008, 22:51

R I P Zukin. I never met you, but admired your exploits with your 'Ride for Life.'
Carry on your Ride for Life in the sky.

**James Deuce** · 29th June 2008, 00:20

I spoke to Zukin/Scott more than a few times by PM and in threads on KB, but only met him in the flesh, so to speak, twice.

The first time is a treasured memory, because normally I have to alter my mood chemically to participate in mild civil disobedience.

The first cheesecutter protest ride (there shall be more) arrived at Parliament to find the gates locked, and Parlimentary security trying to look hard arse.

MSTRS introduced me to Zukin. Scott and I had been butting heads about the whole, "deliver unto Parliament the message of the Motorcyclists", with me being more than a little negative about the idea. He stuck his hand out, we shook, and being parked next to the only gate left unlocked outside Parliament, as soon as our eyes met we both silently agreed that quietly parking on the road was a little too meek and promptly rode up the curb, through the gate, lapped the Ballance Statue and parked up.

A couple of chaps with necks far thicker than the measured diameter of their cranium tried it on and Scott managed to settle them down and let the few of us that rode our bikes up there move them back out to the street with dignity, but the point had been well made.

You can't have a motorcyclist's protest without a motorcycle in view, particularly at a place that we are all supposed to be a part of, to, in some small part, claim ownership.

A courageous man, given to courageous undertakings. It is a desperate shame that he came a cropper on a bike.

**tri boy** · 29th June 2008, 01:14

Scott posted a poem that he wrote titled:
"Oh to be on an adventure ride" in the adv forum. I'm not thinking too straight at the moment, (the loss of a friend does that to me). Could someone please link it to this thread.
I think it speaks volumes about his passion and love of life/freedom, and riding.
Thank you.

**Donor** · 29th June 2008, 01:40

Originally Posted by tri boy

Scott posted a poem that he wrote titled:
"Oh to be on an adventure ride" in the adv forum. I'm not thinking too straight at the moment, (the loss of a friend does that to me). Could someone please link it to this thread.
I think it speaks volumes about his passion and love of life/freedom, and riding.
Thank you.

Here ya go mate...

Oh to be on an adventure ride - Zukin

Originally Posted by Zukin

MY ADVENTURE

I'm back at home now where all is serene
The skies are clear and blue and the hills are shiny green

Is it really true, did it happen last week
An adventure on my XR, and new places did I seek

It’s a memory now and a good one at that
Mind full of laughter, scenery and no going back

A motorbike adventure is a must for you to do
As long as I am part of the crew

Without an agenda, and places to visit
I rode over gravel and rocks and hoped not to ditch it

I watched and I waited to lose my way
Among the stones and grit, and the layers of clay

No matter what it was, I tried to ride the XR in an expert way
And away I went again to enjoy the rest of the day

But clever was I for I watched where I went
And not once did I stray where danger was hell bent

It’s a good job that adventure, you never keep under your cap
For the locals surely helped me get to know, that area on the map

I loved the hills and beaches, the trees and those rivers too
I loved the way every corner seemed to hold a brand new view

The planning was careful, quite cunning and so clever
For the way I blended with others will stay with me forever

Yes I’m home again now and loving that as well
So all that remains are some extra lines to tell

Adventure riders are a master at the things that they do
So remember to include me in any trips that are new

Scott

**cowpoos** · 29th June 2008, 08:10

Oh ummm...sad news indeed. Met scott on a few occasions...wat a good bugger!! and I'm sure he was more than that to alot of people!!

RIP...

**alanzs** · 29th June 2008, 08:38

My deepest condolences to you and your family... "Free at last, free at last..."

**tri boy** · 29th June 2008, 08:57

In motorcycling there are many things that I can control.
My mindset. My attitude towards others. The direction I choose to travel.
But what I can not control is the passing of friends and loved ones.
Because of this, I take this moment to remember them.
To the fallen.
RIP

**Street Gerbil** · 29th June 2008, 09:43

Rip Zukin. I wish I knew him better...
My condolences to friends and family.
Folks, be careful out there!!!

**magicfairy** · 29th June 2008, 09:45

Although I only knew Scott a short time, he was the sort of person you felt you'd known for ages. So outgoing, so full of life and adventure. You didn't have to work at getting to know him, after 10 minutes of first meeting Scott he managed to make you feel like you were old friends.

There are no words to say how sad this is, he will be missed by so many, none more so than Carissa and Lani. My heart goes out to you, I am so so sorry.

Jim (my partner) and Kyle (Busajim and ZeRax) who were privileged to be on this last adventure with Scott made it back to Wellington last night, after first passing through Napier to see the family. They are understandably incredibly sad, shocked and still trying to come to terms with what has happened.
No doubt when the time is right they will have words to post, but now is the time for remembering what a great guy Scott was and what a huge amount of fun he brought into so many lives. I always felt Jim was in good hands when he was "adventuring" with Scott. I trusted him like a brother.
Thank you Zukin.. you will not be forgotten.