Author Topic: Iron Mike-Mike Duphiney (Read 13319 times)

TOMB · « **on:** February 21, 2016, 04:13:02 PM »

With regret I'm writing with permission of Mikes brother.
Mike has a major health issue and is now in the Bridgeport Connecticut hospital doing the best he can . His family is in charge of his needs and doing what is needed on a day to day basis.
Mike and I have taken may rides together and now those will be the memories I cherish the most that identify his and my Guzzi memory's.
So as Mike prepares to take his final Guzzi ride I know that his old friends /new friends / and friends not yet made here will also cherish their memory's of our close friend.
I will post here further details as Mikes family allows.

Tom Bailey

Aaron D. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2016, 04:35:44 PM »

My thoughts with you both.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2016, 04:39:20 PM »

I can't express how much this saddens me. Mike is one of a kind and an all around good guy. Entertaining to spend time with is one way I remember Mike.

Mike when he got the bike I bought from over that way:

John Henry

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2016, 05:59:44 PM »

Never met Mike , wish I had . Best to him and his family .

Dusty

BillinPA · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:08:54 PM »

Sorry to hear this. I really like Mike. Enjoyed his company at several of the WV rallies. Good guy for sure.

steven c · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:29:30 PM »

Very sad news. I always liked seeing Mike, always had a good story to tell and a wealth of Guzzi knowledge.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:33:19 PM »

Tom, can you please let Mike's family, and Mike, know that we're thinking of him.

ZZ

Rich A · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:01:06 PM »

Sad to hear this. The man rode hard.

Rich A

John Ulrich · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:13:50 PM »

Sorry to read this. Here's a photo of Mike with.... if memory is correct, long distance award for the Black Hills Rally 10 yrs or so ago.

Chet Rugg · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:24:06 AM »

yep- Iron Mike was a true gem. Been a few years since I seen him. Will never forget him ! Very sad news

Steve Cas · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:31:22 AM »

Very sad to hear about Iron Mike. He was one of the first Guzzi gents I had the pleasure of meeting at Marcus Dairy. Mike always had a smile on his face, lots of good stories and plenty of great advice for someone (me) new to the Guzzi world.
My best to Mike and his family.

Steve
Oxford, CT

ratguzzi · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:50:42 AM »

That is sad to hear. Iron Mike and Tom helped me out of a huge mess a few years back when I was cut off on a ramp to I95 and mangled up my bike and myself. Messed up ankle and a fair amount of deep road rash. Iron Mike and Tom met up with me at the hotel the following morning with crutches and a trailer. Mike hauled my bike to his place and Tom took me to the Hartford airport so I could rent a car one way to home (chicago area) so I could return in my van to fetch my bike from Mike. I won't forget their kindness.
I wish the best for Mike. I hope his fate is as painless as possible.
JB

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:36:32 AM »

I'm the one that gave him the name Iron Mike as he won long distance award many, many times at the Italy, Texas rally. Then randy Teftt started coming and beat Mike out. What does Iron Mike say? About time someone else got the award! That is the kind of rider he was.

I was disappointed that he didn't make it to the National in NH.

Can someone get a phione # or address so I can contact him.

Tex

chuck peterson · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:02:59 AM »

I ride my new to me leaking from every seal Convert, to Marcus Dairy...

"Pervert, eh?", says Mike. Now he notices there is an oil patch the size of a dinner plate under the bike...

"Yeah, they do that...bring it to my garage and we'll fix that..."

I haven't stopped the bike. I'm flat footed, idling...i haven't said a word yet..this is the first guy I met in the Guzzi world

daninwalkercounty · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:19:54 PM »

So sorry to hear this, spent many hours talking with Mike at Itlee. Always looked forward to seeing him, Great Guy.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:34:38 PM »

I think I'm honking pretty good on my way into breakfast Sun AM...long left hand bend, off camber, pumping the Vert as hard as she'll go...Mike blasts past me, waving, like I was standing still...

Gary Jenkins · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:45:50 PM »

Randy Tefft introduced me to Mike at the Bucky Bush WV rally some dozen odd years ago.
Mike sat down with me at a picnic table for an MGNOC Profiles interview.
If you're a friend of Mike's and a member of the MGNOC, open up April 2006 Newsletter.
You'll learn Mike's life story.

-Gary Jenkins

Dean Rose · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:32:42 AM »

Very sorry to hear of this.

Dean

TOMB · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:01:58 AM »

Sad news Mike passed on this morning about 5:00am . He passed away in his sleep He lived well and the memories we cherish will be great ones.
As information is available l'll post.it here

Tom Bailey
TOMB

chuck peterson · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:24:43 AM »

Thanks, Tom

blackcat · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:34:47 AM »

Sorry to read this, may he rest in peace.

John A · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:42:42 AM »

I only talked to him a few times,briefly, but I too will miss him. Rest in peace

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2016, 11:35:09 AM »

Another good one gone. Sad to hear this news.

ZZ

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:28:41 PM »

DAMN!

Tex

Steve Cas · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:50:24 PM »

He will be remembered and missed by many, RIP Mike.

daninwalkercounty · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2016, 02:12:24 PM »

Well, Damn.

steven c · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:24:55 PM »

Deno · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:44:44 PM »

Years back I remember driving by Marcus Dairy during a biblical rain storm. There was one bike under the awning that Sunday morning. A well ridden Guzzi. I pulled in to the lot and went in to say hello to Mike. My wife just shook her head.

SLDMRossi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:07:27 PM »

I can't tell you what that Steve Cote photograph from the IMOC Rally means to me...Lynn, too.

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:34:16 PM »

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L to R: Ken, myself, and Mike.

John Henry

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Author Topic: Iron Mike-Mike Duphiney (Read 13319 times)

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