Had many dealings with Henk over the years never met him in person though, but had a connection thru BSA motorcycles which he loved. Condolences to his family.....God speed Henk..
Very sad news to read that Henk passed away.
By him I learned a lot for my first BSA WM20.
He always answered my questions directly, which was very helpfull for me.
RIP Henk.
I always found Henk to be a very helpful and very knowledgable man, Very sad to hear of his passing my most sincere condolences to his family, I am sure this wonderful forum will be his everlasting legacy RIP
At lost for suitable words to truly express my sadness at his passing. He was kind enough to share some thoughts few months back, but already his outlook was clouded by his physical challenges.
Some truly decent folks share their appreciation of dealing with those war horses and Henk helped me lots.
Rest well Henk.
A sincere Thank you very much from me for all Henk did for us in the WD motorcycle fraternity.
Saddening as always; the nice ones go first. regards, Vincent van G. (AOMCC)
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Henk was a great guy. Always there to help. Gave advice on restoration of my 1937 m20. Went the extra mile to help me with documentation to show the AMCA in US that bike left the factory as a complete unit when they claimed engine and frame # should be the same! RIP, MY condolences to the family. Charlie
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I am very sorry to hear this news. My first contact with Henk must have been decades ago. Coming from the same town, we shared memories of people and places related to the local WD motorcycle scene of the 70’s. Henk was also a font of knowledge for me when I started on what later proved to be the third overhaul of my WD M20. He patiently helped me with information, untangling a mismatch of parts and gave me lots of advice during the rebuild for which I am still very grateful. We will definitely miss him. My sincere condolences to Henk’s family and friends.
Very sad news – my sincere thanks to Henk for all he did for all the old motorcycling fraternity I could not have rebuilt my M20 without it and all the people on the web site. Thank you all. Doug W
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A very sad time. A man with a fountain of knowledge who helped a lot of us get to know and love our M20’s……. RIP Henk
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A sad loss indeed! He was always very helpful with the bikes and parts.
I hope his family are okay.
Danny
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Very sad to see this news, although we never met, Henk was one of the first people I was in touch with via this forum, and helped me out enormously on my M20 journey. The first step was a carb body to replace the one I had. I still use this, when I’m not racing the poor old engine. Deepest sympathy to all who knew Henk. Vale Henk
email (option): dickie.bobbie@hotmail.co.uk
my best wishes to his family . a great loss for BSA wm20 enthusiasts and great loss of his knowledge and help .
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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you all of the death of our friend, Henk Joore, who passed away on 22 April 2023. Henk’s health continued to deteriorate since his heart attack in 2019, which led to his death last Saturday.
We will remember Henk as a very joyful and helpful BSA enthusiast, who brought the knowledge about WD motorcycles in general and BSA M20’s specifically, to a next level. Henk was a real pioneer when he created this forum and website, thereby enabling motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world to get in to contact with each other, share information, which in some cases led to long lasting friendships. In accordance with Henk’s wishes, the funeral took place in a private ceremony today.
Henk will be greatly missed and will always be in our loving memory as a dedicated and passionate BSA rider. We wish Linda, Vincent and Maarten all strength in these sad days.
On behalf of Linda and the children, we would like to ask everyone, who wishes to leave a message for them, to post it here within this thread.
Nick & Bastiaan
Forum management
His current BSA M21 stood model for the print on one of our Airborne Battle Wheels Oosterbeek T-shirts. ✨ My very sincere condoleances to all his loved ones.
A true old-school-cool biker. Keep the rubber side down Henk...
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Truly sorry to hear this my Condolences to his family. Henk helped me out with a mag id plate which now sits proudly on my wd16h. I'm always grateful for the amazing friends who I consider my best friends I've made through this website that Henk made.
RIP Henk and happy riding in the sky.
Tj
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RIP Henk, Very sad news.
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i am just one of very many people who benefitted from the work of Henk setting up this forum. as a WD M20 owner i have so valued the advice i have received, the comradely information shred and the kindness and interchange he first made possible. thank you Henk. Rest in Peace and all best regards to his family and friends. peter x
so sad to hear about Henks passing, he was a great knowledgeable person and helped me out many times. rest in peace Henk
barry
So saddened to hear of Henk’s passing - from that night I found the forum back in 2006/2007 he had been most helpful on the forum, offline & whenever we met in France or a U.K. jumble - good fun too
He was a friend to us all on here & the forum he created has resulted in so many bikes being back on the road with great friendships established along the way too
My thanks to Henk for further promoting my hobby of vintage motorcycles & military history - he was without doubt - one of life’s good people - I am happy to have known him in my journey
RIP Henk
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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you all of the death of our friend, Henk Joore, who passed away on 22 April 2023. Henk’s health continued to deteriorate since his heart attack in 2019, which led to his death last Saturday.
We will remember Henk as a very joyful and helpful BSA enthusiast, who brought the knowledge about WD motorcycles in general and BSA M20’s specifically, to a next level. Henk was a real pioneer when he created this forum and website, thereby enabling motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world to get in to contact with each other, share information, which in some cases led to long lasting friendships. In accordance with Henk’s wishes, the funeral took place in a private ceremony today.
Henk will be greatly missed and will always be in our loving memory as a dedicated and passionate BSA rider. We wish Linda, Vincent and Maarten all strength in these sad days.
On behalf of Linda and the children, we would like to ask everyone, who wishes to leave a message for them, to post it here within this thread.
Nick & Bastiaan
Forum management
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Never actually met Henk personally, although I was in contact with him a few times, helping me out with one or two problems, I was always grateful of his services on line R.I.P. Henk you were well thought of by all.
TTJohn
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Very sad news that Henk has passed away, never met him in person, RIP Henk.
Yes, very sad indeed! loved visiting him at his home, and discussing all sorts of things!
RIP Henk....
Cheers,
Lex
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I was away for a while and only just saw this sad news. Henk, a great guy and a true Britbiker.
We will miss him.
All the best to his wife and (grand?)children.
What a bad news…
Some 15 years ago I was sent to NL to work on a project for a week,
And a colleague of mine arranged for me to meet with Henk.
Henk accepted us at home with a smile, showed me some BSA parts he just got, his 2CV and his son’s old Volvo (They were working on the gearbox)
And then the bikes at his shed and a skeleton of an old sidecar he was planning to fix.
He and Linda were so lovely, nice and welcoming that it is hard to explain, and I am getting emotional when remembering..
Then, few years later we met at Stafford, at Ian’s tent/booth. Again it was so great to see him and put face to some of the names from the forum..
Few weeks ago, my good buddy David, asked me to write on his behalf to Henk, as his English is not great, and so I did.
Henk was happy with the letter and replied to David.
I thought to wait for a while and write another email to Henk, this time from me.
Sadly and regrettably, I did not have the chance.
May his soul rest in peace.
Noam Zehavi.
Very sorry to hear of Henks passing, best wishes to his Family
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Henk, I and many others will miss you. Always in for good advice, a joke, a good conversation.
You will be missed many, but never forgotten.
Thanks for al the conversations, the tears and laughs.
Martien
Very sad news. Thank you Henk for all the fun and interesting conversations.
Rest in peace my friend.
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Truly sad news. I do hope he will be riding his bikes on endless sunny days in heaven. JT
What a gut punch to hear of Henk's passing...Without him I would have sat on the side of the road many times. We met 20 years ago after I bought a WM20 in the east part of Holland and along with his knowledge, expertise and amazingly upbeat attitude, I got to ride along side him many times on the backroads of Arnhem, Oosterbeek, and all though the winding passages of Normandy. We have lost a good man with the passing of Henk.
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Hello Everyone,
Linda asked us to post the following on her behalf
Bastiaan and Nick.
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So sad to hear about Henk's departure. It's been a while since I visited the forum and when I found out about this I was really shocked.
Henk was always very friendly, always answering every query and offering to help.
He will be missed.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Matías.
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T-Shirt designed by Henk for the 2000 BSA rally Uitdam.
Henks car at Genemuiden rally early 2000"s
Ray, John H and John B leaving Genemuiden rally, photos taken by Henk and passed on to us, all 3 BSA WD M20's still with owners and ridden all over Europe to various rallies
Henk, sent that T shirt to me, memories, thanks RIP
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