Jay Eshbach of APE passes away

Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 05:28 #897651

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Jay Eshbach, 1944-2024
We at Dragbike.com are deeply saddened by the recent news of the sudden passing of Jay Eshbach, the President and founder of APE (American Performance Engineering). Jay's journey began in 1974, operating the business out of his garage in Torrance, California. From these modest origins, Jay propelled APE to remarkable success, emerging as one of the most ardent champions of motorcycle drag racing the sport has ever known.

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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 06:24 #897652

Nessism Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 7292 Thank you received: 2679	Bummer. I always enjoyed Jay's comments on this board and others he participated on. He was a no nonsense guy, of high credibility. Ed Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0 www.kzrider.com/forum/forum-index/faq-wi...owner-things-to-know 1981 KZ750E2 www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 06:36 #897653

Street Fighter LTD Offline Moderator TURBO, Its Better to be Blown than Injected Posts: 4829 Thank you received: 1972	Truly a pioneer in motorcycling He will be remembered RIP Jay Original owner 78 1000 LTD Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 07:11 #897656

Cra-z1 Offline User Posts: 155 Thank you received: 85	APE has been my go to for quality machine work for heads and cylinders. Thanks to guys like him and others it makes it a bit easier to do the things we dream up. RIP
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 07:26 #897658

calum Offline User Posts: 1113 Thank you received: 393	Was really sorry to read this, but thanks for posting it and letting us know. Hard to believe he started 50 years ago in his garage. Current Projects: www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...-spare-parts-project 1980 KZ750H (kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration) 2000 BMW F650GS ~~2012 Honda Hornet~~
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 13:23 #897678

TexasKZ Offline Platinum Member Posts: 7223 Thank you received: 2071	Sad news for sure, 1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor 1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection 2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 16:06 #897684

Dragbike_Mike Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 149 Thank you received: 105	Yes, sad news, indeed. RIP Mr. Eshbach. Presently - 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD w/mild ported head, Megacycle cams, 1015cc Wiseco, Falicon Supercrank, R&D undercut trans In a former life - KZ-based dragbike - CrMo car tire chassis, 1395cc, Hahn Racecraft turbo system, VP C16, Orient Express 3-spd auto, 7.80's @ 165-170.
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 16:06 #897685

urankjj Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 361 Thank you received: 201	R.I.P. Sir.. You will be missed.
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 15 Apr 2024 17:55 #897687

ronnieV Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 373 Thank you received: 293	R.I.P. Jay,a legend in the industry. 77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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Jay Eshbach of APE passes away 20 Apr 2024 07:40 #897881

TexasKZ Offline Platinum Member Posts: 7223 Thank you received: 2071	A very recent interview with Jay about 50 years in business. 1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor 1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection 2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough The following user(s) said Thank You: slmjim+Z1BEBE, daveo, SWest, urankjj
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