Remebering Ron Jordan's generosity and thoughtfulness

[Don Wilcox]

I had forgotten about �setting that up... I hate that tragedy brings up
such good memories, but it sure reinforces the character of... well,
characters like Ron.
Don in GJ
 On May 1, 2012 2:29 PM, "Philip Hamm" <philbike20 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> All,
>
> Not sure if you all remember this, but Ron Jordan saved my bike.
>
> See the following (slightly edited) excerpts from 2009 GPZlist history:
>
> > From: gpzlist-request at micapeak.com
> > Subject: GPZList Digest, Vol 32, Issue 22
> > To: gpzlist at micapeak.com
> > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:04 -0700
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:25:09 -0400
> > From: Philip Hamm <philbike20 at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: Bike in bad shape - may be time to put the ol' girl down.
> > To: <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
> > Message-ID: <BLU142-W3701A92EE4974DACCE353D5180 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
> >
> >
> > Well, the shop just called - compression check #3 cylinder failed badly.
> If the engine is shot it may be time to put the ol' girl down. If that
> happens, I am going to pay the shop for their work and put the bike out to
> pasture. I want to sell it for parts, can most shops accomodate that? They
> must have reals with the salvage people.
> >
> > For all DC Area / Northern VA / Maryland GPZ owners: This bike has a
> BRAND NEW chain and sprockets and BRAND NEW Metzeler ME-88 Marathon tires
> and a BRAND NEW ignition switch as well as lots of other extras including:
> OEM Saddlebags/mounts, perfect unscratched front faring lowers, Corbin
> seat, custom bar risers from this list, Throttlemeister. If the engine is
> shot I'm not going to be able to move the bike, if you want parts we'll
> have to go to the shop or arrange something.
> >
> >
> > Phil Hamm
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:06:51 -0400
> > From: Philip Hamm <philbike20 at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: Anybody got an engine?
> > To: <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
> > Message-ID: <BLU142-W3D90C4E4B6AAFDA4F7E52D5180 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
> >
> >
> > Hey if it turns out that my engine is toast because of the cylinder 3
> problem does anyone have a spare motor they could sell me?
> >
> > Phil Hamm
> >
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:27:53 -0400
> > From: mrgilmore at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: Anybody got an engine?
> > To: philbike20 at hotmail.com, gpzlist at micapeak.com
> > Message-ID: <8CBDA15197BF2E0-1500-20D2 at WEBMAIL-DG07.sim.aol.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Hey Phil and guys,
> >
> > I have an engine, but the tranny is shot. Top end works fine. I was
> going to just junk it, since its been in my way around here. Pay for the
> shipping and its yours. Then again, the guy talking about $600.00 for an
> entire bike is a great thing if its legit. Same goes for just about any
> bike that's complete, for a reasonable price.
> >
> > Ron Jordan
> >
> >
> > Message: 14
> > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:44:02 -0400
> > From: Philip Hamm <philbike20 at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: RE: Anybody got an engine?
> > To: <mrgilmore at aol.com>, <gpzlist at micapeak.com>,
> > <philbike20 at hotmail.com>
> > Message-ID: <BLU142-W207FA3B288B75370FF0527D5190 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
> >
> >
> > Definitely very interested. I am in northern virginia, and so is my shop
> . What do we need to do to get moving?
> >
> > Phil Hamm
> >
>
> Later, Don in GJ sent:
>
> >Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:10:51 -0600
> >Subject: Re: Anybody got an engine?
> >From: leanintree at gmail.com
> >To: philbike20 at hotmail.com
> >CC: mrgilmore at aol.com
> >
> >Hi Guys,
> >This is my line of work. If you want, I can hook you up with a couple of
> folks that would treat you right.
> >
> >Key here is this: Gonna have to empty it of fluids, and strap it to a
> pallet for shipping.
> >
> >Phil, if you have a business address, so much the better, otherwise cheap
> method will be drop at shipping facility, pickup same at the destination.
> Save you $100 usually.
> >
> >Let me know a couple details, and I'll ask around. Unless you want me
> taking commission, I'll just give you over to a trusted individuals.
> >
> >Don in GJ
> >
>
> As it turned out, the carb for #3 cylinder had been spewing gas like nuts
> when it failed.  As such, cylinder 3 had been compromised, but the piston
> and bottom end was still good.  Don helped with the shipping logistics, and
> Ron packed up and shipped off his old engine.  If I had not been able to
> procure used parts for the price of shipping, I wouldn't be driving my GPz
> today; it would have been parted out and remains sent to a junkyard.  The
> shop replaced the cylinder banks from the base gasket up with Ron's donor
> machine, and the bike runs great to this day.
>
> Ron will certainly be missed.  A great internet friend even though I never
> met him.
>
> -Phil Hamm
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