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Schnitz Racing · 10-07-2008, 10:04 AM

Cary Aspy was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident Monday evening while on his way home from a weekend riding trip to Tennessee. His Kawasaki KLR650 was a source of pride and was used to develop many aftermarket performance enhancing products for other owners in recent years. Cary had worked for Ehlerding Cycle for 13 years before coming to Schnitz Racing in August of 1992 as the service manager, cylinder head specialist, and engine builder. He was also a neighbor to the Schnitz family for 27 years. Cary was happy to offer any advice and answer questions in detail for anyone who asked. He will be truly missed.

Funeral arrangements and information will be posted shortly.

http://www.schnitzracing.com/cary_memorial.htm

Anyone wishing to send a personal email for Cary's family can do so here - Condolences@schnitzracing.com

Burrito Bandito · 10-07-2008, 10:08 AM

Nooooooooooooo!!!

dflowers · 10-07-2008, 10:08 AM

What a terrible terrible shock. He will be sorely missed. I have a 685 kit in my bike and he was a pleasure to work with and took care of the customer like no other. I remember getting the kit in the mail and being so impressed by the attention to detail. I could tell it was a special person that did it. I never met him but nevertheless felt like he was one of the great ones in the KLR community and just a special person all around.

TengaiJohn · 10-07-2008, 10:18 AM

Ohh nooo!!!!

That is sad!! I spoke with him only two or three times and he was very patient and sounded like a very nice guy.

I'm sure he will be missed in the KLR community.

RIP sir.

Ridge · 10-07-2008, 10:19 AM

Wow, would truly be an understatement! My warmest regards to the family for this unfortunate tragedy.

mackdklr · 10-07-2008, 10:20 AM

What a tragedy, I am very sorry to hear what happened. My condolences to all Cary's friends and family. I know he will be missed.

**Old Blue** · 10-07-2008, 10:20 AM

Oh, no-say it ain't so

. This is a small community and Cary was one of the especially good guys here. He will be missed.

God bless him, his family, and his friends.

**wymanwinn** · 10-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Say this isn't so...

Heartfelt condolences to Cary's Family and his extended Family at Schnitz...

this is a sad day......

Wyman Winn

**Eaglemike** · 10-07-2008, 10:23 AM

Cary will be missed for many reasons. Words aren't adequate to descibe the loss I feel. A great friend, wonderful human being, generous with his knowledge and time. What a loss........... This is horrible.

Cary, my brother, I'll miss you always.

ursil · 10-07-2008, 10:43 AM

My condolences and prayers to family and friends, such a terrible thing to happen.

NVGTI · 10-07-2008, 10:48 AM

My condolences to all. Cary will be truely missed.

Kbetts · 10-07-2008, 10:48 AM

I never got to meet or speak with him but I still feel I've lost a friend. My prayers for his family and to all those who knew him. He was truly a man to respect in what he did and what he said. We need more like him. You'll be sorely missed, Cary.

Keith

Dread Pendragon · 10-07-2008, 10:56 AM

kewlbyme · 10-07-2008, 10:57 AM

I spoke with Cary numerous times during my 703 upgrade. He possessed not only great knowledge and wisdom, but had patience beyond belief. I spoke to him again in August. I had no idea it would be the last time, in this life.

I will miss you my friend. I am so very sorry.

R_W · 10-07-2008, 11:03 AM

you will be missed.

10-07-2008, 10:04 AM	#1
Schnitz Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Decatur, Indiana Posts: 21	KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Cary Aspy was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident Monday evening while on his way home from a weekend riding trip to Tennessee. His Kawasaki KLR650 was a source of pride and was used to develop many aftermarket performance enhancing products for other owners in recent years. Cary had worked for Ehlerding Cycle for 13 years before coming to Schnitz Racing in August of 1992 as the service manager, cylinder head specialist, and engine builder. He was also a neighbor to the Schnitz family for 27 years. Cary was happy to offer any advice and answer questions in detail for anyone who asked. He will be truly missed. Funeral arrangements and information will be posted shortly. http://www.schnitzracing.com/cary_memorial.htm Anyone wishing to send a personal email for Cary's family can do so here - Condolences@schnitzracing.com Last edited by Schnitz Racing : 10-07-2008 at 12:16 PM.

10-07-2008, 10:08 AM	#2
Burrito Bandito I brew the beer I drink KLR Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 917	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Nooooooooooooo!!! __________________ I'd like to offer moral support, but I have questionable morals

10-07-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
dflowers Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 580	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident What a terrible terrible shock. He will be sorely missed. I have a 685 kit in my bike and he was a pleasure to work with and took care of the customer like no other. I remember getting the kit in the mail and being so impressed by the attention to detail. I could tell it was a special person that did it. I never met him but nevertheless felt like he was one of the great ones in the KLR community and just a special person all around. __________________ 2002 RC51 2009 KTM 690r Enduro

10-07-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
TengaiJohn Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tappan, NY Posts: 421	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Ohh nooo!!!! That is sad!! I spoke with him only two or three times and he was very patient and sounded like a very nice guy. I'm sure he will be missed in the KLR community. RIP sir. __________________ 1987 KLR (being rebuilt) 1990 Tengai 1995 Land Rover Discovery (farkled) 1996 Land Rover Discovery (somewhat farkled) 1999 VW Cabrio

10-07-2008, 10:19 AM	#5
Ridge The trail that won.... KLR Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 1,166	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Wow, would truly be an understatement! My warmest regards to the family for this unfortunate tragedy.

10-07-2008, 10:20 AM	#6
mackdklr Active Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Big Wonderful Wyoming Posts: 372	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident What a tragedy, I am very sorry to hear what happened. My condolences to all Cary's friends and family. I know he will be missed. __________________ Thanks, -Matt D Previous bikes: 1980 KX60 1980 Yamaha Maxim 550 1992 Honda CBR 600 F2 1998 KTM 360 MXC 1989 Yamaha TW200 (PHAT! BIKE) 1986 Honda XR600R 1995 Triumph Tiger Current: 2003 KLR650 Green/black.

10-07-2008, 10:20 AM	#7
Old Blue High tide, Baby! Premium Member! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 760	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Oh, no-say it ain't so. This is a small community and Cary was one of the especially good guys here. He will be missed. God bless him, his family, and his friends. __________________ The Bear 2005 KLR 650

10-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#8
wymanwinn "Fluff and Bling Farkled" Premium Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Solvang, CA Posts: 3,778	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Say this isn't so... Heartfelt condolences to Cary's Family and his extended Family at Schnitz... this is a sad day...... Wyman Winn __________________ Beauty - 2008 Fully Farkled Red 685/II... The Beast - 2002 V-Strom DL1000 in Farkle Progress... Personal Tech Day?...PM me or call 805-eight-nine-five-5114 EagleMike Products (call 619-two-six-one-1281 or email mike@eagle-m-e.com)...

10-07-2008, 10:23 AM	#9
Eaglemike Level 3 Moderator Premium Member! Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,057	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident Cary will be missed for many reasons. Words aren't adequate to descibe the loss I feel. A great friend, wonderful human being, generous with his knowledge and time. What a loss........... This is horrible. Cary, my brother, I'll miss you always. __________________ Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 - Insist on genuine Eagle parts! Call me six19 261 1281 or email me for parts. Cary Aspy -the real klr650 guru. RIP my brother, I miss you. *Be your own KLR650 GURU!* New tech day August 21, 2010 thread in California forum

10-07-2008, 10:43 AM	#10
ursil A Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 74	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident My condolences and prayers to family and friends, such a terrible thing to happen.

10-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#11
NVGTI Active Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: 89403 Posts: 613	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident My condolences to all. Cary will be truely missed.

10-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#12
Kbetts KLR Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 1,617	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident I never got to meet or speak with him but I still feel I've lost a friend. My prayers for his family and to all those who knew him. He was truly a man to respect in what he did and what he said. We need more like him. You'll be sorely missed, Cary. Keith

10-07-2008, 10:56 AM	#13
Dread Pendragon You didn't see anything! Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Great Basin Kingdom Posts: 423	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident __________________

10-07-2008, 10:57 AM	#14
kewlbyme Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 580	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident I spoke with Cary numerous times during my 703 upgrade. He possessed not only great knowledge and wisdom, but had patience beyond belief. I spoke to him again in August. I had no idea it would be the last time, in this life. I will miss you my friend. I am so very sorry. __________________ A16 http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/pcraines/

10-07-2008, 11:03 AM	#15
R_W KLR Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,819	Re: KLRCary - Cary Aspy involed in fatal accident you will be missed.

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