Comments on: 2009 Inductees Into Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame

By: Dale Walksler

Dale Walksler — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:36:12 +0000

The inclusion to the Sturgis Hall of Fame is quite an honour. The motorcycle industry has some of the most pasionate people in the world. Kind and sharing, this industry will continue to grow despite the misunderstanding of many. I am looking forward to sharing our combined history for years to come. Respectfully Yours Dale Walksler

By: Big Dummy Dave

Big Dummy Dave — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:01:08 +0000

Some fine choices to add this year. Dale Walksler is one of the finest motorcycle building, restorer, collector and all round good people I have ever had the pleasure to know.
If it hadn’t been for Lou Kimzey and his putting up the fight agaist uncle sam America would have never seen the great custom motorcycles that have been built these past 38 years.
Keep up the good works guys.

By: Jeff Nicklus

Jeff Nicklus — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:26:30 +0000

Congrats to each of you and many thanks for all you have done and been to this industry over the years.

Over & Out,

Jeff

By: Grayhawk

Grayhawk — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:48:54 +0000

Congrats and thanks to all the new inductees for their commitment to the industry and sport, as well as continuing thanks and respect to those inducted in past years.

Grayhawk

By: Tamara Smith, James Gaskets, Inc.

Tamara Smith, James Gaskets, Inc. — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:43:02 +0000

The entire “team” here at James Gaskets are very proud of James’ induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. This industry was his passion and I know he would be honored to be recognized for the contribution he made in the progression of sealing technology. It is good to know that he will not be soon forgotten and that his legacy, through James Gaskets will live on.
Anyone who knew James knows how very humble a man he really was, but I think he will be there with us on August 5th (probably to tell us all to get back to work and quit making such a big deal over him!) He is truly missed by his staff, but we are moving forward; mindful of the high quality standards he expected – he wouldn’t be disappointed.

By: Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian M/C Co

Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian M/C Co — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:13:39 +0000

Congratulations to all. Pappy was the Indian dealer and somehow along the way a little m/c company out of Milwaukee crept in. Maybe one of these days they’ll become the predominant brand in Sturgis.
James Clark/James Gaskets, manufacturers of the worlds best gaskets, period. A class act all the way and my mentor. God speed mate and well deserved.