Author Topic: Moe Down (Read 15099 times)

EldoMike · « **on:** October 01, 2016, 09:49:55 PM »

Unless I missed it, Haven"t seen anything here....posted on Instagram..

"mcgregor_ewan Please send positive vibes to my mate Uncle Moe. He was hit by a driver who ran a red and took him out. He's very badly hurt and could use our love....''

Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2016, 10:06:06 PM »

Cycle Garden. Moe is the supplier of Moto Guzzis to the Hollywood crowd. Bummer. Nice guy.

http://www.cyclegarden.com

Yeahoo Whoyah · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2016, 10:43:51 PM »

Such a tragedy. He's lucky to be alive, and facing a tremendous recovery challenge. All my best to you Moe, we're all pulling for you.

Turin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2016, 11:42:35 PM »

That sucks. Moe's a great guy. My best wishes to him.

power685 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2016, 12:00:54 AM »

Always sad to here this kind of news. I don't know moe but have always admired his craftsmanship. Hope you heal quickly moe.

canuck750 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2016, 05:53:53 AM »

Terrible news, I met Moe last year, be was very gracious, took the time to give me a great tour of his shop and bikes, a real nice guy!
I hope he recovers as quickly as possible.

Jim

dxhall · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2016, 09:03:13 AM »

I'm not tied in to the California scene, but I'd sure contribute to Moe's cause if someone out there is collecting funds. I hope someone will let us know if there's a crowd funding deal or whatever those are called.

When I was having trouble getting my Ambassador titled, the State Patrol did a Google search, found Moe as the authority on old Guzzis, and called him. Although there was nothing in the deal for him, Moe took the time to explain Guzzi titles to the cop. He's a real asset to the Guzzi community.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2016, 09:17:10 AM »

Good gosh!
I consider Moe a friend. Saw him last at John Schwartz'Schwartz's funeral.

Please send him my best wishes and please post if possible an address to send cards and stuff.

Thanks,

Tom

blackcat · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2016, 09:33:26 AM »

Sorry to read this about Moe, and as above, wishing him a fast recovery.

MadMike · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2016, 11:24:16 AM »

Every time I look at my Eldo with dual disks, I think of Moe and the quality spacer he sold me making the conversion from single disk super easy.

Get well ASAP!

Mike form NJ

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2016, 12:05:32 PM »

Terrible news...and I very sad to hear this.

Met him once at the 2008 National Rally in Malibu. A nice guy and true Guzzisti all around.

Please get well quickly Moe...and prayers to you and your family sent from Red Rock country...

JJ

OlDogface · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2016, 12:33:57 PM »

I've not had the pleasure of talking with him but he and his family and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2016, 03:15:21 PM »

Met Moe once. Seemed like an OK guy. Sad to hear this.

Didn't he have a cancer scare a few years ago?

Guzzer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2016, 03:30:14 PM »

Really sad to hear Moe was in an accident. Wishing him a speedy recovery!

Mark Harpell · « **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2016, 03:44:25 PM »

All the best to Moe for a full recovery...

Pisano · « **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2016, 06:50:37 PM »

Quote from: dxhall on October 02, 2016, 09:03:13 AM

He's a real asset to the Guzzi community.

I agree very much. I had a similar experience with Moe where he took the time to help out. I wish him and his family all the best.

kirkemon · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2016, 08:10:44 PM »

Well, that's terrible. I hope for a speedy recovery.
I never have met Moe, but have talked over the phone with him and he was informative and generous with his time.

rodekyll · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2016, 04:36:51 AM »

Tell Moe the crew is already fighting over his stuff. That should snap him out of it!

Sorry about that, Moe, and best hopes for a speedy recovery.

John A · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2016, 06:41:56 AM »

Yeah, that'll get him down to the shop in short order!

Heal well, let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

mtiberio · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2016, 08:02:54 AM »

We need all the good Guzzi folks we can get. Get well Moe!

Demar · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2016, 11:44:18 AM »

Get well Moe.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2016, 08:32:56 AM »

Get well Moe.

Any more news on this?

Dean

bsanut · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2016, 09:12:09 AM »

He's not taking messages on his cell, but I sent a text, see if anything comes back.

His man at the shop described the crash, pretty bad, lot of broken bones, perhaps some lost fingers. It's going to be a long road.

If he calls me when they take him out of the induced coma, will report back if he says it's ok.

Joe

jbell · « **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2016, 12:17:51 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 05, 2016, 02:52:25 PM

Keep us apprised Joe , always hate to hear of bad crashes . Get well Moe .

Dusty

:1:

Jack

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2016, 12:13:53 AM »

Quote from: bsanut on October 05, 2016, 09:12:09 AM

He's not taking messages on his cell, but I sent a text, see if anything comes back.

His man at the shop described the crash, pretty bad, lot of broken bones, perhaps some lost fingers. It's going to be a long road.

If he calls me when they take him out of the induced coma, will report back if he says it's ok.

Joe

Put him in a coma............... that's not good. I was put in a coma after falling off a ladder. I'm OK now(kinda) but it took a long time to get this way.

bsanut · « **Reply #25 on:** October 08, 2016, 11:48:18 AM »

Still no word. Cell phone not accepting voice messages, not sure whether text actually being seen by anyone.

Can call the shop but did that once already, don't really want to bug them, might be a privacy issue anyway.

If anybody else out there is tighter with the family...??

Joe

Cam3512 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 08, 2016, 05:24:31 PM »

Mark Etheridge seems to be connected. Try him.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 08, 2016, 05:37:03 PM »

Here's an update post from the NE Guzzi forum:

Just got off the phone with Steve at Cycle Garden. He’d just returned from seeing Moe at the hospital and told me that Moe had just been taken out of the induced coma that they’d put him in due to his injuries.

Steve said that he and Moe were riding together when a woman blew through a red light doing 50 to 60 mph and nailed Moe who flew about 30 feet in the air. His pelvis and numerous ribs were broken, some vertebrae were damaged, as was his spleen. The thumb and two fingers on his left hand were also severed. The doctors were able to reattach the fingers, but not the thumb.

Steve told me that Moe is better, but is still pretty beat up and suggested I call back in a week and he’ll give me the hospital info which I will share when I get it.

He’s alive, thank God. It’s crazy out there, reduce risk.

blackcat · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2016, 09:51:56 AM »

Damn, he is lucky to be alive.

sturgeon · « **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2016, 10:13:00 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 08, 2016, 05:37:03 PM

Steve said that he and Moe were riding together when a woman blew through a red light doing 50 to 60 mph and nailed Moe who flew about 30 feet in the air.

My biggest fear when riding is getting t-boned from the side like that; I've come close several times but not been hit.

Heal up well, Moe. You must be one tough bugger.

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Author Topic: Moe Down (Read 15099 times)

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