I was advised this morning of what has occurred by my good friend Keith. I am in a state of shock and it is through tears I write this. John will be sorely missed in the motorcycle world in all corners of the world. I no I am no longer a participater in this Forum but John did his best to try and make me stay and now I wish I had as I would have not missed so much of his life. He was a man with a great sense of humour and he ran this Forum like the true proffessional he is. He was fair but firm. I respect him even though I did not always see eye to eye.

I will be riding "pegs down" for Friar John as a sign of respect. I dont know if you guys do that in the States but I ask our fellow Aussie riders to do the same.

Condolences to John's family and friends and all of BA.com

RIP John Bedard