Hey Ya’ll

I just got this note from a friend, I had no idea Super Hunky was under the weather, it sure didn’t come through in his last article, it was classic Hunky and funny as hlee!   So read the letter below and if can help Super that would be great, or if you want to send him a note, his address is in the letter below or on his web site.  Hunks the MAN lets give him a hand, he helped us when he and the Phantom Duck took on the government for our rights to ride.

Friends,
I received this just a moment ago. Please read through this and follow your hearts. Like many of you, Rick was a hero of mine as I grew into my love of dirt bikes. More than many of the champions of the era, Rick made us laugh, and kicked those that opposed our life style straight in the balls!!! He has been an inspiration to those that love the sport!
Please join me in taking action.
Fred G
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:30:46 PM
Subject: Rick (Super Hunky) Siemen Please forward this email to your friends.

Dear Friend,

I don’t know if you are aware, but our old friend Rick (Super Hunky) Siemen has been facing some serious personal challenges lately.

SH recently found out that he has prostate cancer for the second time, and has been undergoing Chemo therapy. SH is now waiting to find out if the treatment was successful or not. As you may know, Rick has lived in Baja, Mex. for years, but recently had to move back to the US to get his medical treatment. Rick and his wife Tina moved out into the desert of Maricopa, Arizona, however, because Tina had to take a job to help with bills, they have had to move again. This time closer to town, to be near his doctor/hospital, so he could drive himself back and forth. The real estate market being what it is, Rick lost quite a bit of money that was earmarked for retirement and other things due to the moves.

I have been following SH’s progress for months thru a friend of mine who is personal friend of SH and lives close to SH. A couple of weekends ago Rick’s old friend Wes, (who was also arrested back in the day at the same time as Rick) gathered over a half dozen friends with trucks and trailers along with my friend and a few of the VMX community in AZ. to help move SH. SH being extremely weakened due to the chemo therapy was unable to help very much. My friend said Rick was quite humbled that so many strangers would turn out to help him move. Stephen mentioned to Rick that many in the vintage motorcycle community that had heard of SH’s medical plight would like to help, if help would be accepted. SH said he wouldn’t be offended or turn down any offers of help.

To be clear, Rick receives medical benefits from the US Navy, however he has lost quite a bit of money in the moves, and at his age, and condition (recent stroke, as well as prostrate cancer) he couldn’t really afford to lose that money.

For those of you that grew up in the ‘Golden age of Motocross’ you may remember Super Hunky as the CZ, and Maico riding older brother that wrote of his adventures. Super Hunky gave us the straight scoop about the newest dirt bikes, which ones were worth the money, and which ones were junk. Rick also told us about waging a legal battle against the BLM and the Sierra Club to preserve riding land here in California. Rick was jailed, and almost bankrupt himself taking on the BLM, fighting to keep the Barstow to Vegas desert race going, for dirt riders everywhere.

The reason I’m writing this letter is that the vintage community has always helped out guys in need, and now Rick Siemen needs our help. It is time to give something back to Rick ‘Super Hunky’ Siemen for his 35 plus years of giving to us.

There are FIVE ways to help Rick, and each way the money goes right to Rick.

1. Go to his website SuperHunky.com and buy his books, CD’s, posters and other collectible items.If you haven’t read his book ‘Monkey Butt’ you ought to.

2. Buy Ricks 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross. (being sold for Rick by a friend) http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/larg…XduhE6NovC8UAe

3. I know not everybody has a PayPal account but if you do, a donation can be sent to Rick via https://www.paypal.com/ Simply click on ‘Send money to your friends and relatives’. Enter Rick’s email address: superhunky@… and follow directions.

4. Mail a donation directly to Rick Siemen. (this is his NEW address)

Rick Siemen

36607 West Cosa Blanca St.

Maricopa, AZ. 85238

5. Forward this email on to a few of your friends, and let the spirit of goodwill guide you.