Comments on: Sturgis Museum Hall Of Fame 2010 Nominations

By: STEVE BONGE

STEVE BONGE — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:30:33 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS MIKE,
ALL YOUR HARD WORK FOR THE ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE WORLD DESERVES MORE THAN JUST A PAT ON THE BACK. GOOD LUCK,….NOW GET BACK TO WORK ON MY RIDGID INDIAN FRAME.
STEVE BONGE
HELLS ANGELS
NEW YORK CITY

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:33:35 +0000

It’s a shame that there are so many other “more deserving” individuals out there who should be inducted into the Hall of Fame who aren’t & also go largely unrecognized. I have rarely met any professionals (both business owners & individuals) who, along with myself, would support &/or agree with nominating Mike “Kiwi” but then, I’ve only been a business owner/operator, mechanic, engineer & welder for 35 years. I believe a persons integrity, honesty & ethics (both public & private) should be the standard to consider before ones “achievements.” A great many “famous” people have appeared on the surface to be our “hero’s” but later were found out to have gotten there by nefarious & underhanded ways…you’ll not get my vote or support in this endeavor (due to personal experience with the man).

Nuff Said…!

Dave

By: Jeff Nicklus

Jeff Nicklus — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:39:40 +0000

Oh hell Mike, we all know it is just your cool accent that got you in the door! LOL

Good job buddy and congratulations, you deserve this honor!

Over & Out,

Jeff

By: Mark Varnum

Mark Varnum — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:02:43 +0000

Fantastic, I will be there! Good things happen to good people.

By: Jennifer Howe

Jennifer Howe — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:58:22 +0000

Congratulations Mike on a well deserved honor! Kudos as well to the whole family! Great things to great people!!

From our whole family,
The Howe’s

By: Gina Woods

Gina Woods — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:37:44 +0000

Woo hoo – no surprise here! Much deserved honor to Mike and many congrats to the other nominees! I used to be a voting judge of the MHOF and thouroughly enjoyed each year getting my packet and reading about nominess who carry this two wheeled passion!

Ross is following in the family footsteps (did mom give you the t-shirt?) and Carolyn of course is the back bone in the family! (We have to discuss the Kiwi -flavored ice-cream promo asap….lol)
Long live the Indians! Long live the Kiwi’s!
Congrats to all!
Gina Woods

By: Bean're

Bean're — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:33:40 +0000

Mike gets my vote- and he is a snappy dresser which is high on my list! Congrats Mike on the nomination.

By: David and Joy Paulsen

David and Joy Paulsen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:42:15 +0000

Congratulations Mike! We can’t imagine that anyone works harder to keep the old motorcycles rollin’ down the road. This is a well deserved honor for you and your support staff. Shiney up mate.

By: TRAVIS SHOP KIWI

TRAVIS SHOP KIWI — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:55:35 +0000

proof hard work is always noticed congrats you earned this mike !!!!!!!!!!!

By: Dougz CP&F

Dougz CP&F — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0000

I got to know Mike at the S&S 50th Anniversary event. A TRUE gentleman of the industry and very deserving of this recognition! Congrats Mike!

By: Tamara Smith, James Gaskets, Inc.

Tamara Smith, James Gaskets, Inc. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:47:57 +0000

Congratulations Mike!!
I remember you telling me a couple of years ago that you were making it your life mission to see James inducted into the Hall of Fame. Last year we were all in Sturgis to see it happen; this year it’s your turn to be on the receiving end and we are all so happy for you!

By: Richie Finney, London

Richie Finney, London — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:05:29 +0000

Great news Mike, greetings from the U.K Richie (indianfinn)

By: joe dirt

joe dirt — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:56:34 +0000

dang! way to go mike!

By: Edwin

Edwin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:18:32 +0000

Congrats Mike. You gave me a reason to go to Sturgis this year!
Keep this vintage Indians going.

By: Gere Clark

Gere Clark — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:46:49 +0000

Congrats Mike !!! Now you will always be up on the Hall of Fame wall with your Buddy James…
I’m so proud of you and he is too….

By: Pam and Wayne

Pam and Wayne — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:17:19 +0000

Congratulations Mike from all the Kiwi’s back in New Zealand.

By: Ed Kent

Ed Kent — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:13:25 +0000

Congratulations Mike! You truly deserve this. Keep those Indians rolling!!

By: Dave and Dee

Dave and Dee — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:53:52 +0000

Great job, Mike! What a nice way to recognize your life’s work

By: Paka

Paka — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:38:31 +0000

Congrats Mike!

The Haases

By: Dave Terpstra

Dave Terpstra — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:33:35 +0000

Congratulations Mike Tomas on being selected for this honor. A lot of us would not have running vintage Indians if not for your help. We appreciate it.

By: Lenny Sinnet

Lenny Sinnet — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:58 +0000

Carolyn U are part of the team also and really are always there making it happen good show u Ross and Mike are always the Best……

By: howard kelly

howard kelly — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:45:52 +0000

Go Mike!

By: Branko

Branko — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:08:31 +0000

Way to go MAAATE !!!!!

By: Chris Smith

Chris Smith — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:55:11 +0000

Good for you Mike, great guy and does first rate work.

By: BILL, KELLY AND ASHLEY

BILL, KELLY AND ASHLEY — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:32:46 +0000

Great Job Mike, you deserve this and alot more for what you have done for motorcycling
We are very proud to call you our friend.