R.I.P. Frank Sheene

[Clanger]

Barry Sheene's talented mechanically minded Frank 'Franco' Sheene died peacefully in his Australian home aged 96 on Friday 1st August 2008.

Frank spent the most of his life tuning and building bikes and helped Barry Sheene with his bike racing career, even when he was riding for a factory Grand Prix team Frank would be on hand with a spanner and advice.

As well as helping Barry, Frank also played a big part in many other racers careers.

Frank leaves behind his daughter Maggie Smart, married to ex-racer Paul Smart and grandchildren Scott Smart (Current British Superbikes racer) and Paula Smart.
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind - Dr. Seuss

[Fahim]

R.I.P!
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Current Bike: CBR125 ---> Written off Theory Test Passed: ---> 8/04/08 ---> A2 Test Booked:8/05/08 - Failed to turn up (had an accident and broke my leg in 3 places!)

[AppleJoe]

Wow, 96 is a fair old ripe age.
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Full licence from 16/4/08
Previously: '56 YBR125 - Current: K1 SV650S

[moog]

Sad news but after 96 years he's due a well earned rest.

R.I.P.
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"I've made an odd discovery. Every time I talk to a savant I feel quite sure that happiness is no longer a possibility. Yet when I talk with my gardener, I'm convinced of the opposite."

[colin1]

nice to have a bike rip thread where someone dies comfortably in there sleep at 96

thats the way i want to go
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colin1 is officially faster than god

[Lady P]

RIP


He had a good innings at 96