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by devon john
Aug 7th, '10, 19:32
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Caught Speeding
Replies: 30
Views: 4468

Re: Caught Speeding

unlucky you it very unusual to get caught at that sort of speed unless it was in a restricted area (50 )
john
by devon john
Aug 7th, '10, 19:01
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: another bike passes R.I.P. Bill Badcock
Replies: 1
Views: 809

another bike passes R.I.P. Bill Badcock

i had a phone call this afternoon dear Bill Badcock of Fremington N. Devon has passed away . old Bill was a fine gentleman and a keen biker . Two years ago i met Bill he had enrolled to do his advanced training at RoSPA, i had the privalage to take him as my student he achieved a silver and was hopi...
by devon john
Jun 26th, '10, 18:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: chain life ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

Re: chain life ???

Mervin wrote:john
ave a quick shufty at this mate

http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_abou ... chains.htm
i ve just read that interesting , thank Mervin
by devon john
Jun 26th, '10, 17:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: chain life ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

chain life ???

what is the expected life of a properly maintained and lubed chain.? and what is the advantage of a heavy duty chain.? the reason i am asking is that i am changing from belt drive to chain on my big twin Harley . i broke the belt on Thursday n the way home after a nice ride to Lands End about 400mls...
by devon john
Jun 10th, '10, 06:07
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: sad news
Replies: 15
Views: 3334

Re: sad news

Micky,s funeral yesterday was well attended , and had 14 riders escort him on his last ride, very fitting for a real biker RIP brother. there was a good many riders from his club the Mayflower mcc wich came from all over the country. thank to everyone who attended .

john
by devon john
Jun 6th, '10, 06:11
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: sad news
Replies: 15
Views: 3334

Re: sad news

just to add to this his wish was to have as many riders as posable to ride his last ride and for bikers to come as bikers . john To Quote Hi, For those of you that don't know, I am sorry to have to report that Mick Gullick sadly succumbed to cancer last week. The details, given to me by the Funeral ...
by devon john
May 28th, '10, 20:46
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: sad news
Replies: 15
Views: 3334

sad news

a well known motorcyclist from Torrington as died today a dear friend mickey Gullick as lost his fight against cancer he was a member of the Mayflower mcc and traveled far and wide on his BMW. His wish is to have a biker funeral and has arranged most of it him self, i have no details at this moment ...
by devon john
Apr 12th, '10, 18:16
Forum: Racing
Topic: GP tonight?
Replies: 15
Views: 3685

Re: GP tonight?

Strange to see Honda showing the duke its heals, i think it going tobe a great season with Hadon up to speed and
ben Sped showing that he means business, Pedrosa has got to get it together or he will get the red card from Honda

john
by devon john
Apr 11th, '10, 16:44
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Mike from Plymouth????
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Re: Mike from Plymouth????

Jay wrote:Yes Mick is ok, he has been ill lately picking up a bug, but other than that he's ok 8)

Jay
Jay if you see Mick please tell him that the Nth Devon lads have been asking after him,
and now we now hes been unwell, to get better and hopefully see us soon.

john
by devon john
Apr 11th, '10, 16:39
Forum: Racing
Topic: GP tonight?
Replies: 15
Views: 3685

GP tonight?

BBC 3 8.45PM TO NIGHT OR MID-NIGHT BBC1

john
by devon john
Apr 11th, '10, 06:54
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Mike from Plymouth????
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Mike from Plymouth????

Does any one out there know if Mike from Plymouth is OK.
Hes an old boy (70+ ) and rides a R1, well we haven't seen him for a long time and was wondering if hes well or if hes given up his bike.
i think if you've meet him you wont forget him hes got a Irish accent and talks for England!!!

john
by devon john
Apr 10th, '10, 19:40
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: north devon calling
Replies: 3
Views: 765

north devon calling

hello every one my name is john and i live just out side of Bideford , i have been a bike rider for more years than i can remember(over 40yrs ). i ride a Harley FXDX 1550 and a MT350 EX ARMY HD. I have traveled over most of Europe since the early 70s i have done the elephant rally and many dragons i...