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xknuts
7th January 2013, 23:57
The KB brotherhood worked exeptionally well when on a riding holiday (30/12/12) & coming out of the Danseys Pass via Duntroon I had a motor noise that concerned me enough to know it needed my attention ASAP. :brick:
I nursed it through to Kurow, where I considered stripping the top end @ the Kurow Garage. But on 2nd thoughts phoned "oldrider" just 27 kms up the valley in Otematata.
I always carry a few tools on my classic, but realised I was missing a few key tools for the job I was about to attempt. John said come up, & use his garage.
Its sooooooooooooo great when an ex biker, & fellow KB'er goes out of there way to put you back on the road. We got straight on to the job, borrowed tools from locals around Otematata (the old adage "its who you know" etc) fixed the mechanical issue & fired up the bike in 3.5 hours. Then off to the local club for a well deserved beer.
Even nicer when Johns wife Phillipa asked "You are staying for Tea?" & "Would you like to stay the night" & we chat until 1.00am in the morning. :yes:

New Years eve morning & back on schedule to Omarama for the party I was destined to attend. Nice! :banana:
Thanks Guys.

FJRider
8th January 2013, 06:38
Well done John.

And there is no such thing as EX biker ... The feeling always remains. Health and safety reasons may prevent ... but it doesn't stop the wanting.

hayd3n
8th January 2013, 06:39
awesome work oldrider!!!!!!!

Paul in NZ
8th January 2013, 06:43
No doubt about it - John and Phillipa are genuine good eggs....

Good to see the X75 being used as intended.... ;-) Too many just sit in 'collections' and are never seen - well done sir..

What was the little issue an inquiring mind needs to ask???

sinfull
8th January 2013, 06:46
No doubt about it - John and Phillipa are genuine good eggs....

Good to see the X75 being used as intended.... ;-) Too many just sit in 'collections' and are never seen - well done sir..

What was the little issue an inquiring mind needs to ask???

Taperly rappits

caseye
8th January 2013, 06:48
Fantastic read guys, well done Old Rider and Phillipa, see folks, there is a God and in the south he's called Old Rider, fixer of tool vaporization and maker of miracles.
Great to see such a beautiful machine on the road, glad the problem was solved good and proper.

Maha
8th January 2013, 06:52
The beautiful nature of the man has been very evident for a very long time..........no doubting.

Stirts
8th January 2013, 07:41
If only it could be this easy to clone Mr Oldrider...

<img src="http://www.aaanything.net/wp-content/gallery/have-some-weekend-fun/thumbs/thumbs_cloning_twins_ctrl_c_and_ctrl_v.jpg"></img>

the world would be a better place.

Nice one John :love:

Crasherfromwayback
8th January 2013, 07:44
Nice work nice bike.

unstuck
8th January 2013, 07:55
Very nice bike, A fella in Ross had one parked outside his house over labour weekend for people to gawk at. Nice chap he was too.:2thumbsup

Tigadee
8th January 2013, 08:09
Yay, go Oldrider! :woohoo:

Banditbandit
8th January 2013, 08:21
Good to see the X75 being used as intended.... ;-) Too many just sit in 'collections' and are never seen - well done sir..



Yes. And very pretty it is too

HenryDorsetCase
8th January 2013, 08:47
Props for touring on an X75! All part of lifes rich tapestry.....

sugilite
8th January 2013, 08:51
Wow, looking at that photo makes me realize these old guys sport the biggest ever rolls! Well done old guy, great to read some positive stuff on KB!

doc
8th January 2013, 11:38
Doesn't sound too bad when it's going either. I also liked the helmet.

Here is a short clip of it leaving Beaumont Pub after the Sth Island KB lunch ride.

http://youtu.be/ue12HLu4fmg

Edbear
8th January 2013, 11:46
Maybe Pippa just wanted someone other than the old fella to talk to for a change? :pinch:


Well done John.

And there is no such thing as EX biker ... The feeling always remains. Health and safety reasons may prevent ... but it doesn't stop the wanting.

You betcha! :yes:

xknuts
14th January 2013, 20:49
Props for touring on an X75! All part of lifes rich tapestry.....
Owned since 1986, & it still never fails to amaze me when Im riding around people are waiting to talk to me about it. "Oh, Ive read about them, seen photos BUT neva one in the flesh". :drool:

Doesn't sound too bad when it's going either. I also liked the helmet.

Here is a short clip of it leaving Beaumont Pub after the Sth Island KB lunch ride.

http://youtu.be/ue12HLu4fmg

Thanks Doc, nice clip.
John (oldrider) & I had it fixed in 3 hours, a tappet jumped a pushrod , dressed it up & got me home in style. New pushrods now, Sweeeeeeet! :scooter:

scumdog
14th January 2013, 20:58
Doesn't sound too bad when it's going either. I also liked the helmet.


A fine pair of chaps in that pic!:msn-wink:

Daffyd
14th January 2013, 23:11
A fine pair of chaps in that pic!:msn-wink:

I consider them both near the top of my friends list!
I, too, have been an unexpected guest with John and Philippa!

doc
16th January 2013, 20:11
John (oldrider) & I had it fixed in 3 hours, a tappet jumped a pushrod , dressed it up & got me home in style. New pushrods now, Sweeeeeeet! :scooter:

Sounds like it's stuffed. If you want send it up here and I should be able to dump it on some naieve Dorklander. :shifty: Small fee of course

Ocean1
16th January 2013, 20:23
Doesn't sound too bad when it's going either. I also liked the helmet.

Nice pic.


A fine pair of chaps in that pic!:msn-wink:

Good to see the country's finest well honed observation skills are as razor sharp as ever.

pritch
17th January 2013, 13:36
Nice bike, and through Dansey's pass too. Great.

And yes, John is a nice feller.