Adidasguy Patrick Lajko - Passed away Apr 26th 2014

[NortwestRider]

I wish everybody on this board could have met him .I have met A LOT of people in my life but there was something about Pat that just put you at ease the first time you met him..I know the phrase " one of a kind " gets over used but Pat really was. !!.


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[BrianRC]

Sad to see the outside bike cave do empty.I wonder what happened to all his bikes and parts. ??.


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Hey guys, Its been a while since I have been on here and I feel I have done the community a bit of a disservice in not keeping people up to date with what was going on with Patrick's Bike Cave.
With the blessing of Patrick's Brother, Mike, the lawyer and executor of the estate; one of Pat's neighbors, Ryan (who is a rider but is not on here) has agreed to help out and store parts from the cave and provide some wrenching space. It is our hope we could continue a similar service to the community, if not the glorious experience that was the "Bike Cave".

It is pretty overwhelming honestly and some of the parts we feel should be offered to those in need for cost of shipping, just as Patrick would have wanted.
We have a HUGE supply of E type Fairings that are in decent shape, some better than others and multiple assorted colors. Patrick really did believe in being prepared!

[Staysyk]

This is unreal. I haven't been on here in a bit and this is the first thing I see when I log in.  Adidasguy's advice and post really helped me get along with my bike.
Rest in peace Patrick Lajko....

[NonFiction]

Just learned this today, several months on. I've never been an active member of the community here, but Patrick helped and hosted several times in the Bike Cave, and I am always telling people about this GS guru dude I know who's just astonishingly nice and generous and into it for the pure love of it. What a loss, and what a reminder about how transitory life is and how dangerous bikes can be. Breathe.

[vasama]

I have been inactive in the forum for a long while.

I logged in a while ago to send a PM to Patrick for a couple of things I needed for my bike.

I sent him the message. Then I went to the main forum and I found this thread...

Last year I spun a rod, and Patrick sent me a crankshaft with rods, that for all practical purposes was new... for free... When I asked him why, he simply said that there were things more important to him at the moment, that if he could help me, it would make him feel good.

This is deeply saddening to me. It is rare to come across a human being so selfless and eager to truly help. Also, a rider that I believe had to be amongst the more mature and careful, to be taken that way... It just sucks and reminds me of the risks I run each day I ride, no matter how careful I do it.

A bit too late, but safe ride, Patrick, and thank you so much for reminding me that sometimes giving is worth more than receiving.

[NortwestRider]

I have been inactive in the forum for a long while.

I logged in a while ago to send a PM to Patrick for a couple of things I needed for my bike.

I sent him the message. Then I went to the main forum and I found this thread...

Last year I spun a rod, and Patrick sent me a crankshaft with rods, that for all practical purposes was new... for free... When I asked him why, he simply said that there were things more important to him at the moment, that if he could help me, it would make him feel good.

This is deeply saddening to me. It is rare to come across a human being so selfless and eager to truly help. Also, a rider that I believe had to be amongst the more mature and careful, to be taken that way... It just sucks and reminds me of the risks I run each day I ride, no matter how careful I do it.

A bit too late, but safe ride, Patrick, and thank you so much for reminding me that sometimes giving is worth more than receiving.

+. 1....

[yamahonkawazuki]

Thats just how he was, god bless him

[ShowBizWolf]

God bless Patrick, indeed 

[joweaver88]

This is very sad, he seemed like such a nice guy... always willing to help.

[yamahonkawazuki]

I wish everybody on this board could have met him .I have met A LOT of people in my life but there was something about Pat that just put you at ease the first time you met him..I know the phrase " one of a kind " gets over used but Pat really was. !!.


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An update on the fork braces.  , should have them in production id say within a months time.  Got a lead lined up, have a line on production. Have myself handeling the drilling the holes. Looks like, were good

[Rydar]

I similarly haven't logged in for quite some time and just found this thread.  This is incredibly sad news.  I've always thought that safe riders like the members of this site would be safe and sound on the road.  Adidas' passing affects me more than I'd have thought, and goes to show that traffic is never a safe place.  Thanks for all the advice and videos Adidas, you will be greatly missed. 

[lucas]

I'm sorry to hear the sad news.  I had watched a video of his a few days ago related to the flywheel and starter ring.  I'm glad to have gotten his advice and I wish he was still around.

[Trwhouse]

Hi everyone,
I, too, have not been checking on the boards much in recent months and am STUNNED to learn now that Patrick died this spring on one of his beloved motorcycles.
I don't even know where to start.
He was a great fellow who was always there to help everyone, quickly becoming their friend. We talked about parts on the phone several times over the years.
I bought new style factory European clip-ons from him for my 1991 GS500E, as well as spare side fairings and other parts.
Patrick, thanks for all of your help, your kindness and your friendship, even from 3,000 miles away and despite having never met in person.
My thoughts go out to your family, your friends and all of our pals at gstwin.com.
What a complete shock.
Best wishes,
Trwhouse

[frylockjim]

I just decided to come on to GSTWINS for the first time in awhile and this is the first thing i saw. RIP Patrick. You will be missed.

[NortwestRider]

I was rebuilding the forks on my Dualsport yesterday when I decided to start up the GS.Man o man I just stood there and looked at the bike and could swear Pat was standing on the other side of it !!.
I guess that vision is always going to be attached to that bike .


I don't ride fast ,I ride far...

[Zithromax]

So, if there's a plan for a memorial ride to Vashon in 2015 I'd like to ride in it

[NortwestRider]

So, if there's a plan for a memorial ride to Vashon in 2015 I'd like to ride in it

I'm ready just say the word.
I can help organize it also .


I don't ride fast ,I ride far...

[Zithromax]

So April 26 2015 we should have a ride. How about make it a fundraiser ride for cats? My GS will be there. All bikes welcome though, right?

[NortwestRider]

Sounds good


I don't ride fast ,I ride far...

[TheGaginator]

wow i know its late, but this is horrible. Patrick was a great guy to talk to. I bought several Gs500 parts from him, and talked to him frequently on this site when i had my older bike.  I wonder if anyone is going to make the Chain guards again that he made for me...