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RIP Dan Kyle

Discussion in 'General' started by black knight, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. black knight

    black knight Well-Known Member

    Just saw on another page that Dan Kyle passed away this past weekend. It seems like it's been a tough couple of years as far as losing industry folks and the like. If you ever purchased Ohlins components in the US, he might have a had a hand in it.
     
  2. motion

    motion Nihilistic Member

    Always enjoyed working with Dan over the years. Saw it on FB and was hoping it wasn't true. RIP
     
  3. G Dawg

    G Dawg Broken Member

    Used to get my Dynojet supply from him.
    Always get to work with .
    RIP :(
     
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  4. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    For your work in the sport sir...thanx.
    RIP.
     
  5. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    R.I.P., Dan. Thanks for all the help. :(
     
  6. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    RIP Dan :(
     
  7. njracer

    njracer Well-Known Member

    This sucks...

    Spoke with him many times back in the day regarding setting up my RC51.

    RIP Dan....
     
  8. Venom51

    Venom51 John Deere Equipment Expert - Not really

    You and me both. Good man and another big loss to the sport and community.
     
  9. khill

    khill Well-Known Member

    Gutted to hear of this.....Dan's supported my AFM racing career for many years and was instrumental in my performance. Dan always had a story or comment that helped me elevate my game and would always call BS on excuses.

    Quick story - Dan gave me a set of Sato clip ons to try. My bike was at his shop and after installing them, I told him I thought they were too long. Dan removed them, chucked them in a lathe and cut them at the length I wanted. "There! No excuses now"
     
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  10. GNC

    GNC Jim Rashid

    One of the all time GOATS
     
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  11. Clay

    Clay Well-Known Member

    Damn, that sucks. He sent me a complete set of forks with ohlins internals to test vs forks with traxxion dynamics internals. No credit card for collateral or anything. Just sent them to me trusting I'd send them back. He always had the best deals of Ohlins anywhere
     
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  12. wsmc42

    wsmc42 Well-Known Member

    RIP Dan.
     
  13. G2G

    G2G I feel the need

    He would give ya his shirt off his back. I know a couple guys from the RC forum days have posted up and if you ever went to an RC51.org trackday you most likely have met him in person. He has always helped me out and Mike Wheeler his co-worker/owner is a good friend also and I am gutted for him also. He has been with Dan Kyle for a long time. He will be missed.
     
  14. JTRC51

    JTRC51 El Speedy Gonzalez

    RIP, legend :(
     
  15. SethG

    SethG Well-Known Member

    Damn, he was a good guy and I thought he was always great to talk to. Especially visiting him in his shop there near Monterey.

    how did he die? I didn’t realize he was out of prison yet after the tax SNAFU
     
  16. innovativems

    innovativems Well-Known Member

    So sad, he was always super helpful and just a joy to talk to. Glad Kyle usa will continue you with Mike. RIP Dan.
     
  17. innovativems

    innovativems Well-Known Member

    Kidney failure and a heart attack. He about out about a year ago.
     

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