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    Greg
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    Tony Kirby passed away last night after a hard fight with motor neuron disease.

    *TK, one time editor of Australasian Dirt Bike and the founder of SideTrack Magazine, had a great following within all spheres of the motorcycle industry. His honesty about various makes and models could get him into hot water or make the bike a huge success. The industry support was universal; from Yamaha’s support of the Across Australia Record in 1998 using the new and untested WR400 to Suzuki’s support in a number of Australian Safaris including a class win on a DR250.

    Despite being a Kiwi, his knowledge of Australia and the australian bush was almost unique. There would not be a half decent fire trail, interesting single track or back road throughout Australia he hasn’t travelled, writtern about or photographed. It could also be argued that he brought trail or adventure riding out of the small time and into a thriving sport. He was instrumental in the formation of the Dual Sport Motorcycle Riding Association (DSMRA), who’s aims are to keep riding areas open and to bring like minded riders together.

    Boulder was a close friend of TK’s an I know was going down to see him last week.

    I was never lucky enough to meet him but he is the man solely responsible for Adventure riding’s status in Australia. A very sad day for the motorcycle industry in Australia

    My condolences to Tony’s family, Brendon and everyone that knew TK.

    TB

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    #192940

    Mal
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    Yep read this earlier on another site.

    RIP TK.

    I loved the Sidetrack mag and have every copy. I’ve heard some great stories from a few blokes that knew him.

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    Clive Carre
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    Great Bloke,Great Laugh, Great Rider,Great friend,RIP Tony Kirby,Thanks for the memories mate.

    #192941

    TK traversed just about every track in this country and he took us along for the ride through his pen and camera. I was lucky enough to ride with him on some and will always cherish the memories.

    These are TK’s own words that in my opinion say it all.

    I dont have to close my eyes to see hundreds of faces, dust covered, occasionally bleeding, often tired, but all with that slightly crazed spark that makes us different from the rest.
    Legends, mates, riders, all living life to the full. Magic.

    RIP mate.

    #192942

    My condolences to Tony’s family and friends.

    He was a great bloke who wrote well, loved a laugh and wasnt’ afraid to speak his mind.

    I’d met him on several occasions since i started riding and he was always good for a laugh a few tips and a very quick tongue to get a laugh.

    Will be much missed from the sport, he bought so much to the sport and industry.

    RIP TK

    Shell

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    Was very sad to hear this news. He was a stand out in the industry and Sidetrack was a fantastic mag. I met him once on a Sidetrack Subs ride school at Lue.
    Life sure seems to have some cruel twists to it.

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