Any news on maj

[Xhiler8r]

Just had a tex saying maj has had fire at his place & lost a couple of bikes thats all I know

[PostmanPete]

No news, but looking at local info, his place seems to be smack bang in the middle of it all. Fires are still going. Here's hoping he and his people are ok!

[playswithnitro]

That's not good. Hoping for the best for him and his family.

[Xhiler8r]

Just got a message from shredder

Only hes ok
House ok
Lost a bit of stuff

Good news sort of

[Batfink]

great news...

things can be replaced, people can't

[bazman]

That's not good. Hoping for the best for him and his family.

+1

[playswithnitro]

Just found this on suzukihayabusa.org.

Greg Watters and his wife Marg were fortunate to have a home after a wildfire spread onto their farm and engulfed the workshop that contained his race bike and those of his Black Art Racing teammates. Another structure and some farming machinery were also lost. All this just weeks before their anticipated DLRA Speedweek event. Some may recall the Black Art Racing Team made a combined total of less than a half dozen runs last US salt season because events were shortened or canceled due to weather. While there is jubilation over the obvious safety of life and some property, my heart is heavy attempting to imagine how to wrap my head around the loss of bikes. The bikes are certainly replaceable, though time now becomes the precious commodity. Below is a Facebook post from Kim Krebs yesterday morning 2/9.

Kim Krebs-Fires and Summer.

The good news is that Greg is OK. This afternoon a fire raced across the region around Gregs place at such an incredible pace. As a member of the CFA, he was fighting the fire elsewhere, when the wind changed direction and he decided home was where he should be. He was able to save his home, but the machinery shed, woolshed (where the bikes are stored) and some of the cropping machinery are lost

Our race bikes are toast, so this season's DLRA meeting wont include us. Unfortunately the old DLRA timing gear that Greg was repairing to use on the short track is now a molten mess.
So ... the good news is that no one is hurt ... and besides, the 750 was due for a new frame anyway.

[BusaJim]

That's not good. Hoping for the best for him and his family.

+1

+1

Jim

[fasterfaster]

Maj and family are all good and armed with the fact that being a farmer is no stranger to the curve balls that mother nature throws at him so I have no doubt he will bounce back as always.
The loss of the bikes is not so good but nothing money and time cannot replace ..................... speaking of which might be a good opportunity for a bloke who has given more to this club and it's members in time and information over the many years than any other recieve a little back ?
I'm in

[PostmanPete]

Maj and family are all good and armed with the fact that being a farmer is no stranger to the curve balls that mother nature throws at him so I have no doubt he will bounce back as always.
The loss of the bikes is not so good but nothing money and time cannot replace ..................... speaking of which might be a good opportunity for a bloke who has given more to this club and it's members in time and information over the many years than any other recieve a little back ?
I'm in

Me too

[DjPete]

Sorry to hear the news about Maj. A top bloke with his heart in racing. Although it's a relief that no one was injured the blow must still be huge. Thoughts with you Maj.

[ROD]

Glad your Ok Maj if there is any parts you are chasing I will try and help

[bazman]

Maj and family are all good and armed with the fact that being a farmer is no stranger to the curve balls that mother nature throws at him so I have no doubt he will bounce back as always.
The loss of the bikes is not so good but nothing money and time cannot replace ..................... speaking of which might be a good opportunity for a bloke who has given more to this club and it's members in time and information over the many years than any other recieve a little back ?
I'm in

Me too

Knowing (first-hand) just how much time and expert & friendly advice Maj gives openly and freely to anyone here who requests it......
Absolutely and without any doubt whatsoever >>> I'M IN TOO!!!!!!

[BikerBoy]

Any help I can offer Greg, send me a message or give me buzz.

[Maj]

Thanks for the thoughts and offers of support
No power here yet, generator is keeping the fridge cool and a few extras, but the computer is low on priorities
And the phone is running so hot with offers of help its just about flat more often than charged
Still finishing up the post fire basics like removing dangerous trees, there falling still a few a day, but were many an hour initially and my drive is lined with them, and even the road into town is still closed due to the danger, but as there are no fences left we just drive through the paddocks
my road busa has the front wheel and forks gone, but the rest is surprisingly good, i have no insurance on the bikes, and figure i can probably fix the busa without too much trouble,
race 750 is further gone i hope to be able to reclaim some internal motor parts 1/2 a turbo system and the rear end
The race busa is good except the bodywork was not on it , so development starts again there and the alternate bike my triumph tiger is untouched
House and closest shed are good too, which was surprising, i was fighting the fire for several hours before i knew i had to go home and quickly pack to leave , 10 mins after i got there the fire hit , the missus went to a neighbours in the irrigation area and i waited it out in a bare area , coming back to the house after the front passed
so now just waiting on the insurance assessor for the farm buildings, machinery and stored grain before we can start the cleanup and rebuild