Guest Magoo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 ...taking a moment to remember EJ Potter, who we lost a year ago this week to Alzhemier's. He was a genuine character with an enormous heart...known to the world as the Michigan Madman for his motorcycle exploits, but he was also an authority on many rare topics, including Allison aircraft engines. A true original. Story and photos:Remembering EJ Potter | Mac's Motor City Garage.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I first met "EJ " at Mcbride ( it is now "Central Michigan Dragway ) in 1958. He became friends with The Arfons brothers, and they told him that he could go on tour with his bike and make a living. EJ lived the life he wanted and will always be remembered for being a GREAT guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I ride a V8 motorcycle, though not as aggressively as EJ did;).Just cracking the secondaries, in first gear, scares me. He was fearless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I first met "EJ " at Mcbride ( it is now "Central Michigan Dragway ) in 1958. He became friends with The Arfons brothers, and they told him that he could go on tour with his bike and make a living. EJ lived the life he wanted and will always be remembered for being a GREAT guyAn American Original, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Here's a followup feature: the last run EJ Potter made on a Widowmaker. On July 1, 1999 at age 58 he came out of retirement for one last pass. http://imageshack.us/a/img29/1883/ejpotterwidowmaker.jpg"]Video Bonus: EJ Potter in Action | Mac's Motor City Garage.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Byrd Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks for this, Magoo, it was a real shocker for me the 1st time I saw him at Bristol in the mid or late 60's ! ( I still want to ride that bike, ha !! ) He was a trip for sure. At the time I had only ridden on the back of a Triumph Tiger Cub, and tried driving a Sears Moped and an "elderly" Cushman step-through. I just could not fathom how he stay'd on that thing or kept it upright - - -mostly, anyhow. Thanks again, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for this, Magoo, it was a real shocker for me the 1st time I saw him at Bristol in the mid or late 60's ! ( I still want to ride that bike, ha !! ) He was a trip for sure. At the time I had only ridden on the back of a Triumph Tiger Cub, and tried driving a Sears Moped and an "elderly" Cushman step-through. I just could not fathom how he stay'd on that thing or kept it upright - - -mostly, anyhow. Thanks again, JohnPut me down as an EJ admirer. He led an interesting life on his own terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 was really amazed how he designed,built and rode that bike,had to have bigger stones than most guys,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 was really amazed how he designed,built and rode that bike,had to have bigger stones than most guys,4 bufords from ctOh for sure, but if you saw him away from the bike you would never guess it. Wiry guy with spectacles, looked like a teacher -- or a farmer, which he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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