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UglyDogRacing
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 03:54 PM
Jim Dillard, the owner of the Vintage Motos Museum in downtown Denver, passed away yesterday. Jim was a pivotal figure in the motorcycle community and will be forever remembered in Denver, and worldwide. Jim's Memorial Service is this Thursday at 10am at Calvary Baptist Church. Those in the riding community who would like to ride down together in respect- depart at Erico Motorsports (just across from Jim's Vintage Motos Museum) at 9am.
usmcab35
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 04:12 PM
we have a moto museum???
UglyDogRacing
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 04:15 PM
we have a moto museum???

Yes sir. One of the nicest in the country, if not the world - http://www.vintagemotos.com/
CYCLE_MONKEY
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 04:39 PM
Yes sir. One of the nicest in the country, if not the world - http://www.vintagemotos.com/

Cool, thanks for the info, gonna have to check that out.
jrhurt
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 04:42 PM
He was a hell of a nice guy also, he spent a couple hours with me walking around explaining the history of all his bikes. Even seemed to enjoy answering my stupid questions.
Sean
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 05:47 PM
Sad to hear. It sounds like he was a well liked man with a passion for motorcycles. I hope the museum stays open. I wasn't aware of it's existence before, but I wouldn't mind checking it out.
asp_125
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 07:13 PM
Sounds like a rainy day destination.
eklew
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 07:37 PM
I had the chance to meet him before I left for California, really nice guy and an awesome museum. RIP Mr. Dillard.
bornwildnfree
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 07:37 PM
RIP rider
~Barn~
Tue Oct 4th, 2011, 07:54 PM
I'll have to make a point of visiting his legacy, some day.
MotoMary
Wed Oct 5th, 2011, 08:04 AM
Jim will be missed - he is well know in the vintage biking community and his museum is well worth a visit. I hope everyone can make the ride - he just lost his wife 6 months ago - his family could use all of our support. See you there Mary, MotoGear Outlet
beater
Thu Oct 6th, 2011, 12:32 PM
Not only was Jim a legend, but a true gentleman and a scholar as it were. We only crossed paths maybe 5 times in the last 5 years out of 20, but our mutual love of duc's, screaming yamaha 2 strokes and scoots was a constant. I never saw him be rude to anyone, even those who were less than polite in his museum.

I am sorry i couldn't attend today.
DucWise
Thu Oct 6th, 2011, 12:43 PM
Sorry to hear this. Made a run down to his museum for the first time just last month. If you ride... you should visit this place. Take your camera and a bag to drool into.

http://www.vintagemotos.com/

RIP Jim.