Suzuki Missed a Great Opportunity

[TEWKS]

The new guy from BC and his most excellent bike collection sent me searching the web for info on the Wes Cooley Replica GS 1000 S and I find out Wes had just passed away!  
His heyday in racing was just as I was entering into street riding so, I can’t claim to be a follower of his. But over the years I’ve come to appreciate his modest demeanor. 
 

Suzuki should of pushed hard to get a new WCR into production before his passing. 




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@K1300R

 

Studying your garage art, I see you were a true fan of the man! 

[K1300R]

I have a great story about Wes. Long story short...he stayed at my house for 4 days in August 2017. 🙂

[TEWKS]

Ok, now that’s just next level cool! 

[Bud]

Lucky you and THANK YOU for sharing the photos. A real treat to see.

[TEWKS]

@K1300R Feel free to continue with that story either here or start a new post! Very interesting! 

[MichiganBob]

Wow. Brings up sweet memories of Loudon many moons ago. Admired that guy for both his skills and humility. Met him in the pits and he was very warm and welcoming.

 

 

[K1300R]

1 hour ago, TEWKS said:

@K1300R Feel free to continue with that story either here or start a new post! Very interesting! 

Cool....where should I start a new post? cheers :) You might regret this...lol 

[Lowndes]

[TEWKS]

If you’re going to include travel in your story, “Ride Tales” would be the place. About your bikes and the WC visit, “ Motorcycle Talk” should do it. 
 

But with your resume, you can do whatever the heck you want! 

[TEWKS]

 

[K1300R]

3 hours ago, TEWKS said:

 

The picture of me and Wes sitting beside  each other in my garage, we are watching this very documentary and he is giving us all play by play....very surreal.... :)

[TEWKS]

I’m very glad for you (envious you might say ) that you got to know him!  

 

 

[Hosstage]

That is pretty cool!