Big thanks to "Old Rider" Otematata

[Edbear]

Maybe Pippa just wanted someone other than the old fella to talk to for a change?

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!

[xknuts]

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".

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!

[scumdog]

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

A fine pair of chaps in that pic!

[Daffyd]

A fine pair of chaps in that pic!

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

[doc]

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!

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

[Ocean1]

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!

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

[pritch]

Nice bike, and through Dansey's pass too. Great.

And yes, John is a nice feller.