R.I.P. 101lifts2
 

101 was a valued member here and the first member we have lost in our short time as a forum. Bill was a avid poster and liked to speak his mind on his opinions. While he may not agreed with everyone here, he will be greatly missed. He definitely made an impression on us here. Sorry for the loss to his family and friends, we know you will miss him a lot, we will here as well. Goodbye 101, may you rest in peace, buddy.


This is the only pic of him I could find, if you have a better one, post it up. This is him riding 2 up with Pridmore.

http://ranchosantamargarita.patch.co...ortega-highway

This totally sucks.

I'm completely blown away... How horrible.

RIP Bill

I'm gonna go destroy the weight room today in his honor.

Wait what???!!

Hate to hear of any motorcyclist crashing, especially when it's fatal. Really sucks knowing that it was someone that posted on here regularly, even if I never met him.

I opened this expecting it to be a joke about him being banned. Is there a thread/backstory on this somewhere? :(

RIP man.

RIP Bill.

not cool, very not cool

Def not cool

Damn... I can't say I agreed with him much, but never wished him ill... R.I.P.

I don't know what to say.

Hopefully his family will get in touch and maybe there is something we can do for them. :(

I guess its only right that im at the gym now and found out while here thanks to trips facebook.

RIP 101

Rip

Has anybody thought about finding his gym and getting a plaque or something in his name?

If we can't get in touch with his family, I say we give a donation in his honor to the rescue squad/emt's that work that area.

I'm down for that.

I found the local forum he used to post on. It looks like they are going to try and get a regular trackday spot to get riders onto the track and out of the canyons (in his name).

Ask them if they get with his family to let us know what their wishes are and if they want us to give to something he was in support of.

Which one, I was about to ask another forum he was on too.

http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14786

This is the one I found. Trip, I'll post and ambassador.

After reading that thread, I think the track day is a bad idea for us to join in. Why? Because it's not what Bill loved. He loved street riding. I think giving to the rescue squad is a better idea. Maybe the money could be used for something that saves another rider out there in his canyon.

Bill was always steadfast in his beliefs, would he change his mind about street riding?

Well, he did attend several track days, but due to time & convenience, he rode the streets more often........particularly that same road (Ortega) with a core group of people

Trip, he wasn't against trackdays. Just cheap :lol:

I think these guys are thinking if they make it easier to get to the track, guys will go. I'm torn.

The track is not the answer for everyone. I love street riding. I still ride the gap, have lost several friends there. Bill loved the street, I would rather give my money to help something he loved.

Tracks can kill people as well. Peter Lenz for one. We had a rash of incidents a few years ago in a local org.

Then it should probably go to his gym.

Yeah, we don't have to decide this right away. If we could find out what his family would want, that would be the best option.

Yup. I'm a big fan of not deciding things when it is emotional.

Still bummed. Dead sucks.

I wouldn't trust the shitbags on that forum with my money. Notice they're putting THEIR name on the fund, not HIS.

Good to know, you know them better than I do. hey wait, are these THOSE guys?

Like any "place", there are good guys and there are bad guys over there. I trust some of them very much and some of them not at all. The fact that they're putting the fund in their name instead of his own is the kicker here.

I'm happy to put a track day in his name. It should be in HIS name, not the Sean A. Memorial Track Day (for Bill)

Did we ever establish where he worked out after the Koloseum closed?

Working on that. Let us know what you might hear...

Hahahahahahhahaha. Love it! I'll do the same!

I know this is small but how about a "muscled up" or weight lifting emotiacon?

Could we potentially donate money to his family? Funeral costs suck.

I too thought this was a joke. I used to chat with Bill a long time ago on AOL back in the CF days.

RIP buddy. You'll be missed.

like the idea

:101

:101:

24 Hour in Fullerton.......he hated it, so probably not worth contacting

Awesome

:101:

:101: lifts

Love it!

I would be up for donating to the paramedics but thats just my opinion.

Small consolation but at least he passed doing something he truly loved.

:( Very sad to see this news - RIP Bill.


:101: <~ He'd be proud, no doubt.

I like the idea of donating to the local paramedics in his name. I'll be happy to take care of local stuff if it's needed.

Slammed some squats today for my homie.

This is the way I am leaning. I will probably call around and see what is the proper way to do this...

Track day really won't help anyone. I doubt his family will want anything to do with us considering the way he passed. I would rather help the people we count on to help us in our moment of need instead of some kid who probably won't give a shit what happened or who it happened too, just that he got some free track time.

I will give it some time though to see if they respond.

That would be great if you could find us a local contact. Looks like it's the riverside county fire department from the research I have done.

I sold a 99 zx7r to Bill quite a few years back. We met on Cycleforums.

Horrible news.

RIP man.

So this isn't a joke, huh? :/ Well, it'll feel empty in here that's for sure. I don't have much atm, but I'm willing to contribute a bit to whatever you guys come up with.

I feel like I would be able to execute it... but, I'm not local.

Anyone know anything about the rider that hit him? Can you imagine? I just can't stop thinking about what he has going on in his head... talk about rough. :/

Bill funeral services
 

To all the friends of Bill or 101 lift2.

The funeral service it's going to be Saturday or sunday I will post the correct info Friday before7pm

Riders friends from Ortega wants to pey respect to Bill next Sunday at the lookout restaurant 9:30AM

Rest in pace Bill. William James kaucky

Word is, he might not make it either. I heard from a friend of a friend of his, that's as reliable as I have right now.

Thanks for letting us know, friend.

Thank you. Services in Chicago area correct?

I like the idea of donating to rescue workers, around here at least a few of them ride, too.

How terrible.

RIP Bill. :(. I am so sorry and praying for his family.

Thank you for letting me know Troy.

Do you have suggestions for something we can do to honor him... Some good ideas have been floated around... I assume you knew him more personally than us, so maybe you can suggest something that he would like.

RIP Bill.

I never really knew him except for this forum.

R.I.P.

Usually it's the municipality that handles ambulance services, but I'm looking into it.

His workout partner:

http://www.narutoforums.com/showthre...=#post40657831

:(

I just saw that :(

RIP Bill :(

I'm just blown away... man that sucks!

RIP Bill!

My God...

I cant remember a time on a Motorcycle forum in the last decade without Bill. He was one of those core members that you figured would just always be there. Whether chatting about Cars or just BSing on AIM Bill was a great guy to talk to and to "Know". The posts here and on other forums are proof of this.

He will be missed.

RIP William Kaucky.

:( rip

RIP Bill...what a pisser.

Not a great way to see some old faces/screen names again.

Best,
James
aka Reyndogg

I don't drop in much these days, but I heard the sad news.

RIP 101lifts

The local ambulance service is American Medical Response (AMR), which is a for-profit company, so that's out. They suggested Cal Fire--I talked to the local sergeant and he said they're not allowed to take donations. Closest he could suggest is talking to Cal Trans to get a sign put up memorializing, but that doesn't sound too useful IMO.

Ideas?

It doesn't appear that there is anything that could have been done for 101 but maybe if we could find an organization that does training for basic 1st aid stuff. Kind of like the CPR/AED classes except people learn more trauma related incidences such as bleeding control, shock, spinal immobilization, etc which would be more likely in a motorcycle crash.

Or maybe look into starting or working on an organization that teaches motorcyclists some basic 1st aide training.

While its not specifically motorcycle related, if you have a local Red Cross they do that type of training...I've got my Adult and Child CPR Certs and My First Aid Cert training, got it in one day at the local office. Firefighters often do alot of training, perhaps see if they would incorporate motorcycle specific type training. I know for a fact many first responders have no clue what not to do with a downed biker, first thing they try to do is rip off that helmet. Just a thought.

Then you have shitty training down there. My first responder training for electrical workers even had training for fall/collision injuries that included not removing equipment like masks/helmets/anything requiring moving of an individual that could further a spinal injury unless necessary for other life saving options. Risking the spine can be done if necessary to save the life.

Damn...

Cool deal. I didn't know that existed.

In order to no hijack too much I continued this in another thread.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...572#post493572

I was asked to post this. I'll be at the service in Anaheim.

The following arrangements have been made for Bill:



Saturday, October 8th

Viewing 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hilgenfeld Funeral Home

120 E. Broadway

Anaheim, CA



Wednesday, October 12th

Visitation 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Lawn Funeral home

7732 W. 159th Street

Orland Park, IL



Thursday, October 13th

Mass at 10:00 am

Saint Julie’s Church

Across the street from Lawn Funeral Home

Please do not send flowers to the church.



In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to One Legacy (A Donate Life Organization). Bill’s parents donated some of his body parts to help others knowing that this would be Bill’s wishes.



Donations can be made online at www.onelegacy.org. Acknowledgement cards can be sent to:

Charles and Dorothy Kaucky

15105 Sunset Ridge Drive

Orland Park, IL 60462

Should we compile something together to send them from the site instead of indiviidual contributions?

Thanks Sean.

I think something together.

Together. Let's do it.

paypal collection and then one person sends the payment?

Any one person takers? I'd do it, but work has been too busy lately.

Are we 100% on what we will do with the money?

I have allot of my plate right now, but there's room for more. I am willing to take up the collection. My paypal is a seller's account, so all money would have to be sent as a personal gift to avoid fees.

I say send it all to the charity his parents requested.

It's either that, or it could be used to fund track days for people who've never been to one, as a way to encourage them to take it off the streets. A couple of trackday org's are doing that on the SoCal board.

http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14809

http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14814

I don't want to put my money toward that. Track days aren't the answer. I like riding in the mountains. Bill liked riding in the mountains. Making this wild claim that we need people off the mountains is utterly retarded. People want to do what they enjoy.

It's like Bill's diet. He put in all that effort to keep himself clean and healthy and not "cheat" and enjoy good bad for you meals. He could of treated himself a lot more had he had known he would never make it to an age where it would matter.

People can ride all day every day in the mountains and then get shot or killed crossing the street or some other stupid shit.

The charity the parents posted is a good one. It WILL save people. A lame track day that doesn't even have Bill's name attached to it is meaningless.

I have no problem at all with what you've said. I ride street too, and in fact I remember a couple times when I defended Bill when he would talk about street riding. On some boards there are quite a few safety nazis who can be quite annoying.......25-30 year olds who act like they're 50 for some reason. Bill was the opposite, he acted/posted younger than he was, and I liked that about him.

Ultimately it is up to each person's skill and self-control to determine whether they're safe on the streets. The thing is, a lot (or even most) riders lack that self-discipline. And a lot of them make the assumption that trackdays are only for racers, or that they're intimidating, or that they're not willing to plunk down the money for gear without knowing whether they'll enjoy it, etc.

That other site has a higher % of track riders, so it's only natural they would put together a benefit like that. Whether it will actually benefit anyone's life, who knows, but I have no problem with either approach.

I'd like to donate the money where his parents wanted it to go. They are the ones burying their son so I think their wishes are top priority.

I own a Trackday company, and I know they aren't the answer....

I'm in if we go toward his parents' charity as requested. I can even manage it.

+1

You ride street too. LOL

Just got back from the service here in CA. Had the chance to meet some of family and his coworkers. He was the 7th of 8 kids. He was giving up a kidney for a friend of his. His coworkers said they have no idea how they're ever going to replace him. A couple of his coworkers flew in from Japan on their own dime to pay their respects. He was wearing a shirt and tie and his riding gloves. His mother was a religious person and told us to go to church more often :) His family donated his organs, so his bones will provide bone grafts for 150 people, his heart will help a heart attack victim, his veins will help 6 people.

I was worried about explaining the relationship we had. I told her that we've been talking to him every day for the past 10 years but that most of us hadn't met him in person. His mom got it right away, she totally understood.

I'm not donating to a forum's branding effort. None of them were at the service today anyways, just the three of us from what we saw.

Thank you.

And, thank you Bill.

Plus won.

Thanks for the info Sean.

I transported a heart about 5 hours ago. Found out it was going to a patient I transported a week earlier (where I had my doubts about them even make the ride). I can't stress the importance of donating your organs if you die and also giving blood.

I'll put my money towards the family wishes. Not so some random kid who's never heard of bill can play on a track and then likely take their new skills and guts to the street.

Thank you Sean.

Someone is getting an exceptionally healthy Heart.

RIP Bill.

You don't know me, but I am one of Bill's sisters....call me Car.... I think all of you are AWESOME! I am overwhelmed at the amount of posts and replies I have seen... My brother was a great guy, viewing all of these posts/replies just proves that...We all knew he loved riding, and riding, and riding some more... There was no talking him out of it... We all tried.. We accepted it and prayed God would watch over him..We never expected anything to ever happen..

We chose "One Legacy" because organ donation was important to Bill... If you do anything in Bill's honor be a "donor".
Thank you all for your kind words.. My God bless all of you and keep you safe as you ride...

Love you little brother.... Rest in Peace

Seeing your screen name on the end of this thread took my breath away. Thank you. Thank you for coming here - thank you for accepting his passion. We are all so very sorry for your loss. I hope your heart heals.

I completely believe in organ donation. I am a donor, and encourage those around me to be aware of their options and the benefits that can come to the world by choosing to be a donor.

As I wipe tears from my eyes / Thank you, again.

I can't say it better than zoom said...

Thank you and God bless you during times like this.

I have to admit: seeing his username in here made my heart skip a beat. I, too, couldn't say it better than Azoomm already has.

So very sorry for your loss. :(

The guys/ gals have said it all. Thanks Car.

I don't think I've ever been moved by the passing of an online friend before. And this has been on my mind continuously since it happened. Seeing 101's screen name made me think "Too far Bill, way too far" then I see it's one of HIS family expressing their appreciation to us. Class all around.

Thanks again.

I thought that too.

I'll donate to One Legacy. Are we going to be able to do it through TWFix?

Thank you for coming here, Car. Really appreciate you guys taking the time to respond to us in your time of mourning. I really wish I had gotten to know 101 a lot better and gotten to meet him.

Thanks...

To everyone wanting to give to One Legacy as part of the TWFix donation. Gas Man will be the give to point and he will make the donation for us all. We will be doing this private, so those that either do not want to give or wish their donation to remain private will not have to worry about anything publicly posted.

If you wish to give no matter how large or small to One Legacy through TWFix donation, please send Gas Man a pm asking for his paypal address and he will respond with it. Label the donation as a gift to send it to him, so the money is not hit up with fees. If you do not have paypal, send me or him a pm and we can work something out if you still want to donate.

We will not be releasing who gives what or even who gives period. You don't even have to label your username to the donation, so it can never be tied to you. This is just about giving in Bill's honor to a good organization that Bill supported.