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Old 05-14-2014, 10:56 AM
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My heart goes out to Russ' family. You were a true pioneer with the CB750's and a great guy.

A little article about his history with the CB750
http://www.cb750cafe.com/blog/russ-c...d-with-cb750s/
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RIP RC. Your injectors were/still are in so many of our cars. God Speed.
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i know ive got rc 1000's..


RIP and thank you for all you did!
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RIP

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Insane... Sad to see a pioneer like himself pass away, my condolences.
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RIP man!
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RIP

I never even knew what RC stood for until I read this.. Russ was an awesome guy

Those bikes he built were pretty scary
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RIP!
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RIP Russ
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RIP Russ , i remember seeing him in the omni man video How to build 200whp b16a

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Rc injectors are amazing! RIP....
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RC 440s checking in

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RIP
very sad to hear of his passing. russ was there at the beginning and help alot of the early pioneers in the sport. i was fortunate enough to visit his shop his shop years ago and meet the man himself. actually saw the triple cb750 motors on the office looking over the shop. my condolences to his family and friends.
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RIP sir. RC 310, 370, and soon 750s. Thanks so much for all you did.
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