CANE FOUNDATION - BY NIGHT TRAIN

By: Florida Night Train

In Memory of Chris Cane 09-27-1968 - 08-21-2018

Christmas has passed but the spirit of giving …and receiving continues because of Chris Cane and his friend Andre Kress of Corsa Moto Works (www.corsamotoworks.com) through “The CAANE Foundation” (www. facebook.com/HurriCane675) .

An emotional Andre Kress, principal partner at Corsa Moto Works met with me to share about his friend Chris Cane and the legacy he left behind. A legacy in my opinion that has likely saved lives. Through The CAANE Foundation (Chris’ Advocate Assisting Novice Enthusiasts), riders who are not quite well equipped as they should for their protection can go to The CAANE Foundation and get outfi tted for free or for a simple donation. The CAANE Foundation receives and donates hundreds of used and brand new or nearly new jackets, gloves, boots, helmets. I have seen it with my own eyes. The place is fi lled with equipment.

There is no shame in going to The CAANE Foundation asking for help to get outfi tted or, to do it for a friend or a relative who needs it! You are likely to save someone’s life or your

own. I was coming back from Tierra Verde, Florida on my s1000rr a few weeks ago followed by another bike who’s “pilot” seemed to think it was a good idea for him and his female companion to ride 100mph+ no helmet, sandals, shorts and t-shirt on. Chris Cane aka the “Gear Police” would have lost his bearings to see this guy. This “pilot” clearly wanted to race with me so in an attempt to defuse his stupidity, I slowed right down. This blue tone R1 straight short pipes “pilot” clearly needed safety gear. More importantly…he needed some additional brain cells.

The Fran Haasch Law Group is currently assisting The CAANE Foundation to set up as a charity organization. Andre Kress is determined to keep Chris’ legacy going. Staff , clients and volunteers help. Clients have come in simply to purchase new gear and donate it. Some give their used gear. Some even give brand new tires. If you are in need, there is a way through The CAANE Foundation. I think of riders who’s only mode of transport is two wheels and this could really make a diff erence.

Andre Kress former founder of MANX Motorsports now principal partner of Corsa Moto Works located in Clearwater Florida specializes in European bikes as well as other brands of speed bikes, vintage and classic restorations. Kress met Cane back in 2010. Cane was one of Kress’ fi rst client if not the fi rst. They both shared the same passions and values and they both had Triumph’s Daytona 675. Another true “Collision of Dreams” Relics Retreats “A Collision of Dreams” © | No Strings Attached - ENews (nsaen.com) took place. Both became brothers hence the emotional Kress during our talk for this editorial. Corsa Moto Works’ values have been greatly infl uenced by Kress’s profound respect for danger. They cut no corners and they will do what they can to help riders “change statistics”.