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I'm having a hard time typing this.....but it's got to be said. We lost Tim "twowheelnut" Bates. He passed away at home Friday evening.
I've just spoken with his wife, Patty, and she said he seemed peaceful and didn't suffer...he just died. He was online several hours before his passing, so I'd like to think he was thinking about us.
I extended to Patty the forum's condolences and to call if there is ANYTHING we can do.
She knew how much we all meant to him and knows how much he meant to us...and will share details about a memorial in the days to come.
And I know we all will miss him. My heart weeps....
But, I'm sure as a fellow forum member observed.....he and Andrew are riding together right now....probably in 5th gear.

/ Matt
P.S. We've been through tragedy before on this forum and did very well at grieving respectfully...and I'm thankful we'll be just as graceful this time.
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#61
Hit the Road Jack
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:13 AM
I met Tim during his Barney Fife era and took the famous 'Ride to Creston' with him and others.
Good memories.
11,031 posts. Gonna be hard to top!
Fare thee well, Ogre.
#62
johnny80s
Turtle Gears
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:22 AM
I did not get to meet you in person but I felt as though we were becoming buddies through our posts back and forth.
I will miss you're wonderful warped sense of humor.
....and most of all I miss you telling me "BTW, naming your bike... totally ghey. Really." - TWN
John
#63
rogdeb
Scouser
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:24 AM
Tim, our friend, ........ you'll be sorely missed Buddy
Rog n Debs
Hey -- pretty sure you owe us a lunch -- we'll catch ya later.
WFO's 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6 -- CFR '09 :-).. SW-FOG 2011 in Taos
2003 FJR (Red Sylvie) sold :-(
2015 CanAm Spyder RT-L (Black Sylvie)
#64
dcarver
FJR Forum Post Whore
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:30 AM
Anyone want to bet that the first thing Tim does is find Andrew and deliver about 20 good old fashioned Jimmy Kicks on his ass?
..and then go for a ride?
So long my friend, today I ride with heavy heart and warm memories.
Oh, and Tim?
I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
#65
Bluestreek
Bluestreek
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:36 AM
I can't believe this.
Prayers and good thoughts to the family and friends.
Rest in peace Tim I was glad to call you my friend
WFO-4 + WFO-5 +
IBA# 25898
#66
wheatonFJR
...
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:38 AM
...the only way I will understand it is when his posts don't keep coming. But then my mind will convince me that he is just away on some trip...like the Alaska trip he just took...and talked about wanting to do.
This is just unreal.
#67
ponyfool
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:44 AM
2006 FJR A
#68
Jackson
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 09:48 AM
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IBA# 31960
2006 Yamaha FJR ...
2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, 1984 Honda XL250, 1969 Triumph Bonneville, 1972 Honda CB350, 1970 Honda CB350#69
FJRay
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 10:00 AM
2-03 FJR1300 sold
03 GL1800 "The Prom Queen" sold
02 KLR 650 again. Sold
15 Spyder RT limited. Sold
06 GL1800 " White Whale "
04 FJR 1300
Sarcasm is just one more service we offer !!
The poster does not take any responsibility for any hurt or bad feelings. Reading threads poses inherent risks. This poster would like to remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.
IBA#33731
#70
Barabus
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 10:31 AM
TWN, Don and I at Bonneville
Tim standing on, in his words, "Holy Ground"- Bonneville Salt
TWN salutes you!!
I will miss you, buddy!
#71
smitty141
My name is Smitty.. And I have a motorcycle problem.
Posted 23 August 2008 - 10:44 AM
3 things that don't lie... Small children. Drunk people and Yoga pants...
#72
KSFJR
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 11:02 AM
Chester
#73
Scab
I got nothin' here...
Posted 23 August 2008 - 11:36 AM
TWN
Right back at ya, mang. You will be missed.
#74
Jagermeister
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 11:39 AM
Life is just too short.
Getting dirty on a DR650.
#75
Wild72
Keep the dream alive: Hit the snooze button.
Posted 23 August 2008 - 11:50 AM
RIP Tim, you will be missed.
Scottish by birth, American by choice, and damn proud of both.
IBA# 58753
2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE
2005 Honda GL1800
1980 Honda GL1100Gone, but not forgotten...#76
Badcat
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 11:52 AM
Burk
#77
vectervp1
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 12:05 PM
Godspeed my friend, godspeed....
#78
bikesniffer
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 12:09 PM
Heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends and everybody that knew him. May he rest in peace.
Hard to believe looking at is recent posts, that he's no longer with us.
This makes me reflect on my own mortality, being almost the same age and is a reminder of how fragile our existence is.
Sitting here teary eyed and sad that TWN is no longer around to share this forum.
Alfred from Switzerland
#79
JimLor
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 12:16 PM
..."No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln
#80
FJRocha
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 12:55 PM
Ride In Peace.
#81
CraigRegs
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 12:55 PM
Craig
...the pursuit of Happiness.
IBA#22714
#82
RiderCoach Lar
FJRm'd and dangerous
Posted 23 August 2008 - 01:13 PM
Lemont, IL
Certified MSF Instructor
"If you really want to figure out what makes the forum tick, don't take polls or extrapolate statistics,
just hang out, participate and get involved. I think you'll like what you find." - OrangevaleFJR 10/15/07
#83
spyderbret
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 01:21 PM
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
I did not know Tim either but enjoyed the friendly banter he brought to the fourm....
It is obvious he will be missed by many... Including myself.....
Bought an 87 VFR700F2 9/7/09- Project bike!!
#84
Woodstock
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 01:33 PM
2005 FJR1300A
#85
sandiegoland
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 01:51 PM
Thanks for the support Tim. You remain one of the great gentleman riders. We'll miss you for the rest of our years.
#86
flying_monkey_girl
Training Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:22 PM
You will be missed
Penny
xoxo
#87
UFO
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:29 PM
RIP Tim.
Neal - IBA# 18833 | '10 Multistrada 1200S
#88
Dangerous Dave
The older I get, the faster I was...
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:31 PM
D Dave
#89
Coyote
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:33 PM
RIP Tim.
Photo taken when I parted ways with Tim and Joseph after a fantastic run of twisties from Wyoming to Montana.
#90
artistic rider
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:35 PM
2007 Yamaha FJR 1300
2007 Ural Artic Gear-Up
#91
raclow
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:37 PM
Tim, such a contributor to this forum and this world. You will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Patty.
My heart is so heavy.............
#92
AuburnFJR
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:43 PM
You will be missed, but not forgotten...tip one with Andrew
Our prayers for your family
get out and ride! IBA #54706


#93
Fencer
Why yes, I am a Smart ASS
Posted 23 August 2008 - 02:51 PM
For you Tim
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But WTF happened? Heart-attack? Stroke?
I really wish I had made Nafo now.
"Win if you can, Lose if you must, But ALWAYS cheat" - Jesse THE GOVNA Ventura
"If you POKE it, You Own It" - Man Law
Just because you've always done it that way, doesn't mean you've been doing it correctly, just go ask your wife!
CLICK HERE IF YOU THINK I'M A DICK IBA #27660
#94
John T
John T.
Posted 23 August 2008 - 03:18 PM
I met Tim once, and it was easy to see he was a good person. He will be missed.
Best wishes to his friends and family.
#95
DocDanDC
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 03:42 PM
For those who didnt get to ride with him, here are some of his favorites.
http://www.youtube.com/twowheelnut
I know hwy 33 was near the top also.
#96
uctofeej
Master of Random Thought
Posted 23 August 2008 - 03:57 PM
It takes a special person to lead as Tim did in a virtual world. I feel cheated that I never got to meet him in person.
R.I.P. friend.
All mankind is divided into three classes:
those that are immovable,
those that are movable,
and those that move.
Benjamin Franklin
#97
jdog109socal
The Video Dude
Posted 23 August 2008 - 04:16 PM
And as he always did when on Camera
This picture was my second I ever posted on My Photobucket album and the 1st time he flipped me off..
Jeff R. aka Jdog109socal
http://my.sportbikec...om/jdog109socal
<img src="http://i22.photobuck.../crashclub.gif" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> RIP <img src="http://i22.photobuck...al/rip_tim.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" />TWN
#98
TriggerT
Mr. Impatient
Posted 23 August 2008 - 04:40 PM
Oh MAN, this just blows.
My condolences to his family, and I like to think he thought of all of us as his friends. I thought of him as one of mine.
I'm Finding Something To Find.
IBA #464
#99
RenoJohn
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 04:40 PM
"The Timmerest" as I call you .....you'll be so very much missed.
What a loss. Good fun all around my friend, and even better: You loved to share that fun around moto-bikes.
We shared a few good rides, one with Carver that IMO was one of the best multi-day rides in the history of the moto-bike. I'll embrace those great memories forever.
Thanks for the fun on this day .....chasing wonderul roads and beautiful spring colors. You even changed up your typical "salute" for this photo.
Unlike James Dean, You had a great cause my friend. Underneath all that "cool" was a warm heart, a good attitude and a love of people and moto-bikes. So very generous in all you have selflessly contributed to this community.
I sure thought we had many more of these moments in our future.
LOL, The Timmerest, you knew that not much better than phucking around on moto-bikes ..you did it well.
Fuck Me, I'm sorry for rambling, just so many thoughts.
I've been moping around the house all night and day ...............enough.............
I'm off this late afternoon to blister some Nevada tarmac in your honor ...may go for hours, may go for days ...and not only will the miles be in your honor ...but I'll finish up with a few (dozen?) of your favorite:
Timmerest's drink at the Hondarosa.
Richard and Don -thanks for the calls last night. I'll catch ya in a few days ....gunna log a few miles in The Timmerest's honor, don't wait up, don't leave the lights on, we'll be riding.
#100
jekirby
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:00 PM
"So what I told you was true....from a certain point of view" Obi-Wan
"I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters." - Frank Lloyd Wright
#101
PDsgt
Training Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:13 PM
RIP!!
2009 BMW K1200LT
#102
MCML
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:40 PM
Yes, he did.
..and only for veracity (well, that's actually b.s., I am proud to have been there)
#103
Effjay
Training Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:44 PM
"Joe and I just got back from 6k miles. I'll fill you in later. Great ride! See you soon.
Thanks for thinking of me.
Tim"
So I didn't call him and now there is deafening silence. My heart is heavy with sadness.
Jeff
Oday ouyay eakspay igpay atinlay?
2004 BMW R1150RT
2004 FJR1300 ABS - sold 2007
#104
OhioFJR1300
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:57 PM
IBA #23947
#105
pawtracks
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:13 PM
RIP Tim
Thanks for the help deciding on my seat and the unforgettable ride in Ojai.
#106
bluejag
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:21 PM
#107
TheRepairMan
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:31 PM
What a shock and such a huge loss, and so sudden.
We just never know when it will be our time to go.
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Tim's family, as well as his many, many friends.
He will truly be missed.
-Roger-
Waiting for Red ...for nine long years. 2014, finally!
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#108
TriggerT
Mr. Impatient
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:37 PM
Damn
I'm Finding Something To Find.
IBA #464
#109
Ignacio
Administrative Idealist
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:40 PM
As of yet no specific time or place has been set. Also sometime around then Patty requested that Fairlainer and forum members take him on his final ride thru some of his favorite canyons. (He'll be cremated). We are not sure if this will happen the same day or the next day but it Will happen.
More details to follow to be sure. Fairlainer is going to be taking on some point-person activities, and I ask you all give him your support and patience.
Thanks.
Matt
Finished Iron Butt Rally: 2007 (17th), 2009 (13th), 2013 (5th), IBA #332
through 

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2014ES "Deep Thought",2005 "Zaphod"& 2013 Husqvarana TR650 StradaSeat Review here (click on About Me) or here. Gen 1 LED conversion for instrument lights here and taillights here. Watts of radar detectors and GPS here.
Search is your FJRForum friend! Try something like +best +tire to search for the two words in the same post....then change it up....live a little!
#110
2006FJR
Administrator of Transportation
Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:58 PM
Trent
2013 BMW GTL
#111
wfooshee
O, Woe is me!
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:00 PM
Come join me one afternoon, Tim. I'll give you a call that day.
Are you the reason I'm so far above average?
#112
2006FJR
Administrator of Transportation
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:08 PM
Trent
2013 BMW GTL
#113
vectervp1
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:13 PM
To Tim Bates, one hell of a great guy!
#114
Feejer/Weejer man
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:16 PM
#115
jdog109socal
The Video Dude
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:18 PM
As of yet no specific time or place has been set. Also sometime around then Patty requested that Fairlainer and forum members take him on his final ride thru some of his favorite canyons. (He'll be cremated). We are not sure if this will happen the same day or the next day but it Will happen.
More details to follow to be sure. Fairlainer is going to be taking on some point-person activities, and I ask you all give him your support and patience.
Thanks.
Matt
He always told me he loved riding HWY 58. and Hwy 229.. That in Central Ca. Also local area for him was Hwy 33 out of Ojai...
Jdog
http://my.sportbikec...om/jdog109socal
<img src="http://i22.photobuck.../crashclub.gif" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> RIP <img src="http://i22.photobuck...al/rip_tim.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" />TWN
#116
phil
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:28 PM
#117
GunMD
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:29 PM
#118
Kevin Daly
YES I ran the fatty over!!
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:34 PM
wishing I could have met you Tim!
#119
Dudewado
FJR Pilot
Posted 23 August 2008 - 07:47 PM
My condolences to his family, and all of my friends on the forum.
We have lost a good man. I'm so glad I went to the Gathering of the Clan in Morro Bay.
Rest In Peace Tim.
I've tried to talk myself into appreciating winter for what it is: a brutally cold, bleak, dark, crippling, depressing, boring, endless hole in the calendar.
#120
HIGHLANDER
naewittyshitepostedeere
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:12 PM
Alaska calling to the imitation zone............
...continued
#121
zzkenoman
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:16 PM
#122
HIGHLANDER
naewittyshitepostedeere
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:21 PM
Alaska calling to the imitation zone............
#123
Randy
FJR Commander
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:25 PM
Round here we all look the same
Round here we talk just like lions
But we sacrifice like lambs
RIP our friend...you will be missed
#124
HIGHLANDER
naewittyshitepostedeere
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:38 PM
Alaska calling to the imitation zone............
#125
Duff
FJR Squadron Leader
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:41 PM
As of yet no specific time or place has been set. Also sometime around then Patty requested that Fairlainer and forum members take him on his final ride thru some of his favorite canyons. (He'll be cremated). We are not sure if this will happen the same day or the next day but it Will happen.
More details to follow to be sure. Fairlainer is going to be taking on some point-person activities, and I ask you all give him your support and patience.
Thanks.
Matt
He always told me he loved riding HWY 58. and Hwy 229.. That in Central Ca. Also local area for him was Hwy 33 out of Ojai...
Jdog
I think Ojai would be fitting. I know he enjoyed that road as he took me and many others over it whenever he had a chance. Fairlaner is working the details... I'm helping any way I can. The next few days are going to be rough.
08 FJR1300A w/Farkles (A.K.A. Black Betty)/05 FJR1300A w/Farkles (A.K.A. TWIST)#126
MCML
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Posted 23 August 2008 - 08:49 PM
#127
BlueStreak-1