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Edited Date/Time
1/25/2012 8:08pm
Just was informed that Jan passed away in his sleep last night..(Fri morning)
I'm totally bummed. He was a great man of the sport and a good friend to me and too many others to count worldwide.
Many a great racer he helped thru all his years from NorCal to Europe.
RIP Jan. Sure miss you.
I'm totally bummed. He was a great man of the sport and a good friend to me and too many others to count worldwide.
Many a great racer he helped thru all his years from NorCal to Europe.
RIP Jan. Sure miss you.
Charles Halcomb
The Shop
Louis Houtermans
houtermans(at)gmail(Dot)com
Frans & Gerdy Munsters
donovan mitchell
Any NorCal or farther that sees this, the Herndons will have the shop will be open after hours this Friday 2/19 as has been tradition for as long as I can remember.
Dono- Very well said. That YZ was for sure the best as was the man tuning it.
Andy Medin
R.I.P. Jan you will be missed.
Starr Needham
a norcal mx staple for years he was....helped mx all over norcal.
factoryktm861@adelphia.net
When loaned my KX500 so Jo Martens could have a bike for last Hollister GP, he put his own money into a bike that had lost 3rd gear, aftermarket stuff and redid the motor and suspension think had click then. His hospitality was awesome and the bike was so much better. He wouldn't let me pay for anything like the 3rd gear I lost or anything and I felt real bad, but that's the way he was.
He was really a jolly and generous man that did have an eye for helping some of the NorCals best riders ever.
Andy Medin
Celebrate the Life and Times of Jan Houtermans
Gathering being held at the shop, Eurocycles in Orangevale on Satuday, March 6, 2010 at high noon! Bring your photos, stories and celebrate with us as we honor the unique and exceptional life of our mentor and friend.
EuroCycles located 6321 Main Avenue or call (916) 988-8322 for more details. Please help out by bringing chairs and a dish to share. Hope to see you there!
You with the Bultaco and i with a Maico,the good old times.
also every year you visit our Dutch MX Grandprix off Lierop.
R.I.P.Jan.
Tiny van Erp.
Pit Row
"The Legend" passed away! I couldn't believe it. But now I have to deal with it!!
I'll never forget the long talks we had when we always went out for dinner in my favourite restaurant!? We had hard discussions but on the other hand lots of laughs. I always felt comfortable with you by my side.
And what about when you lay your hands on my CR500 and "Houterized" it!! Man, I went back home and smoked everybody out there in the Dutch Championship! And it was a "Barker" !! Like never heard before! So many good memories in my career.
For many out there you were that strange dutchman, but for your friends with a heart of gold and a soul that breathed motocross!!
I will always remember you, Jan, R.I.P.
Carlo, Nua, Carlos and Taylor
Don't know how to say it, very conflicted feelings tonight, but he sure attracted quality people.
Good to meet you Andy.
I expect to see some pictures.
All his riders and friends ARE quality people; certainly right about that.
My last Pursang in '78 for a smile. Don't say what red numbers/white backgrounds said what class you rode...:o(...not where you guys did...hehehe.
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