I received a call this morning that my very good friend Larry Hobkirk (lbhbul) passed away last night after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was 77 years young and without a doubt one of the finest people that I have ever been privileged to call my friend.

He was also a very talented and accomplished man.He was a top machinist and ran a large machine shop for Boeing Aircraft for many years.He was an accomplished musician and certified Martin guitar repairman.He was the biggest fan of Bultacos that I have ever met and was a top notch restorer and tuner of trials bikes.Most of all he cherished his family and friends and loved to help who ever he could,a truly good man.

He was always willing to help others with their projects and has helped all of his friends keep their bikes in top running order no matter what brand.He had just finished two RL250 trials bikes for another friend last summer.

He also made sure to bring me together with other friends across the country who have now become good friends and I consider that he greatest gift to me.

We had many conversations on the phone about everything under the sun and it will leave a large empty spot in my life with him gone.I was going to get out to meet him in person this summer.Life goes by much to quick and nothing should be taken for granted.Cherish your family and friends and never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Thanks to all and especially to TC for enabling me to meet him and to vent some of my grief.

Scott McKay

 

Bought my first Bultaco last year and Larry emailed me with lots of good advice. Sorry to hear this.

That are sad news, very sad news.

 

I had some conversation with Larry during the years not much but some, it started by a personal message why I haven't been at this forum for a longer time also about my Sherpa.

He was a nice guy, I will miss his input and the talk about Bultacos and so on. I really appreciated that he truely cared.

Thank you about the information:

"Death is the surest calculation that can be made."

 

 

Edited March 12, 20179 yr by pschrauber

That is very sad news. I exchanged many emails with Larry and he was always glad to hear about other Bultacos from Australia. Very sad news. Graham. 

What a sad loss for our community - Larry knew his Bultaco's and was happy to share. The last time I emailed him with a question, he apologized for being late with the answer indicating he was sick but went on to give me the right advice. God's speed Larry......

Genuinely saddened to hear of Larry's passing. A true gent, who was always ready to share his knowledge. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Edited March 13, 20179 yr by model80

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.It would make Larry so happy to read them and to know that he had helped others in anyway that he could.

It,s just so hard to know that I cannot pick up the phone and tell him about it.

At least I know that all of the sections he is riding now are cleans and the sun is shining!

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

Edited March 15, 20179 yr by scot taco
wanted to add a quote to the pic

This is so terribly sad. Although relatively new to this forum, Larry helped me locate a gear for my model 10 and gave me great advice about various aspects of the rebuild.

He always came across as a true gentleman who truly enjoyed his bikes, his fishing and, more than anything, helping people.

I am truly shocked. I will miss him greatly.

Ar Dheis De Go Raibh a Anam Dilis.

Condolences from Ireland 

Larry Parsons.

Edited March 19, 20179 yr by jlpar
misspelling

 One of the old Buls he regularly worked on finished both days of rounds 1 and 2 at the Texas Nationals last weekend. He will be  missed by many. RIP Larry.

Thanks for posting that lineaway. I,m guessing that it was David on the red 199.I don,t know him personally but from Larry telling me about him.He sent me a pic of him riding down there last year or maybe the year before.

 

Very sad news.

In my very short time on here Larry answered loads of my very stupid questions with excellent advice, good humour and most of all patience.

Larry was a Good guy I had 1or 2 conversations very Sad RIP

Larry was a true gentleman very sad.

Larry would go out of his way to help.  That is the best lesson he could teach any of us.  Ride on, my friend.