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Lets remember

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 12:31 pm

Martin, Ken, Mark,GeoffS, Peter Wing who have gone to another place to ride.
Wingys castle was on the Discovery channel a few weeks ago filming for American pickers.
Lets not let this little forum die out and disappear into Facebook.
Remember Friends reunited ? I put a load of information on there about historic Exmouth and it closed due to no one using it when facebook came along.
So, just remember these former fellows who had great times with us lot, who are still playing with motorbikes and general daily life.

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 12:43 pm, in reply to "Lets remember"

Don't knock F/B I use it and am on Ealing. Hounslow. & Okehampton history groups also my old school and found long lost mates.. Pus the Pan and Ariel sites all good F/B IKBA hasn't really taken off which is a shame I have posted on there but few discussions shame as its far easier to do..
Also use for friends and family easy and yu can make it private.. Like What's Ap use all the time to to contact family it's instant.. Like I'm on F/B..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

Also use [F/B] for friends and family easy and yu can make it private.. Like What's Ap use all the time to to contact family it's instant.. Like I'm on F/B..

Everyone to their choice.
I don't use any of the mainstream social media as I've never felt any need. I find the electric telephone private, personal and instant.

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I used to be like that but I had a Christmas present opening viia video link to my kids on Christmas day and just a minute ago talking to my Doctor Rellie in Australia by IM and only cost me pennies as I use my pay as you go mobile I don't ust the P/C as its easier on the phone.. But that's me £20 on the phone lasts me ages three months or so.. No contract..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 1:44 pm, in reply to "Lets remember"

I ain't goin' nowhere ... I'm on a few forums like this one, I have a telephone, I have a bike to ride to go see people, no "social media"; and that's all I need!

Life is good.

Lannis

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Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 1:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

I'm not on any social media, either. Various message boards/fora are about it, plus a few small WhatsApp groups with family and friends. We did family present opening on Zoom last week.

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 3:34 pm, in reply to "Lets remember"

Indeed we all have to be grateful that we are all still upright and breathing.

As you say, it is always good to remember those no longer with us. Pat Baily is another to add to the list. Anyone remember Pat? He was on here when I first joined way back when and seemed like a decent guy.

I created a facebook account shortly before Christmas and have joined the IKBA group. I have to admit that I find it cack handed, but over time I am sure I will get used to it.

I have messaged my old schools re union page but the only response I have had is "in what year did you leave" - I am just curious what ex pupils are up to, and if they dont remember, or want to remember me I dont really give a toss TBH.

Untill the day comes that IKBA no longer exists I suspect that this will be my primary point of contact.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Andy I was on my school reunion website and one chap caught up with me who I knew as he lived along from me in our road he now lives in Perth Australia and gave me his e/mail address..
So that I could ge in touch when I went out to see rellies.... No he was convicted for being part in a beating up and murder near to us... Somebody I had avoided at school....

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by CrazyFrog <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=CrazyFrog' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Lets remember"

Absolutely Geoff. The best time of the year to raise a glass to absent friends...

You don't have to be crazy to post here, but it helps....

Kens video

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 10:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 3:16 pm, in reply to "Kens video"

Ken let me ride that at Mallory Park many years ago. He was a very nice bloke.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 11:03 pm, in reply to "Lets remember"

If my memory serves me correctly (I`m probably wrong again). This board was started as Real Classic by Realmart, Martin Gelder.
To talk about old motorcycles. Frank and Rowena will probably sort me out on that.
https://www.real-classic.co.uk/bonus/rc01/

Leon Novello

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Posted by calidavid <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=calidavid' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 1, 2021, 11:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

To talk about old motorcycles, or anything else, just keep it busy. I seem to remember was the original appeal.

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Posted by Sparrow <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Sparrow' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 12:18 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

I’ve asked before without result, what year was that.

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<I’ve asked before without result, what year was that.>

Nobody answered, and the barber kept on shaving.

Leon Novello

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Mickey Spillane ?

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Posted by SteveB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=SteveB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 9:32 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

I believe somewhere between 2002 - 2008
The mad one will know.

Remember,

NBAY

Ebay Eric

The Watcher? Who was he.

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And who is Victor ?

Who needs a signature anyway......

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And who is Underwater Mandy?

Leon Novello

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Must have drowndid Leon. Her friend Tracy will know.

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And someone who was always wanting biscuits.
The start up date must have been before my first puter. Bought in 06. Then thought what am I going to do with it.
Didn't plug it in for months. Now -- what would I do without it !
When I first looked in at IKBA the main topics seemed to be problems with Triumphs and their Boyer Branston ignition systems.

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Posted by tigerville <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=tigerville' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 10:40 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

According to my records I sent a £20 sub for Real Classic to The Cosmic Motorcycle Co on 4th February 2004 - I'm member number 267

AndyB

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Posted by Hampy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hampy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 10:33 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

I reckon some of you have been on the Brasso again.

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Well, let's see.

"Victor" is probably an alter-screen-name for someone else on the list (like "Goering" but nowhere near as funny) for the purposes of taking the p!ss in general. Way too predictable.

"NBAY" was "No Bike As Yet", a young buck who really wanted a classic bike, and was constantly asking things like "Can I put a Bantam engine in a Square Four frame?" and other things just to get a conversation going. No harm in the lad, but he finally got a real job for a municipality, moved out of his parent's house, and lost his motivation for classic bikes among the realities of wife (probably) and family.

"The Watcher" was just someone who felt like a big man if he implied that he was watching and controlling everyone, and making snide comments whenever he liked, with no actual motorcycling activity, interest, or experience to back it up. Big waste of time.

"Ebay Eric" I never read. Don't know what his schtick was.

RealMart is gone, may he rest in peace, and Frank and Rowena don't participate in this list, so the original "motivation", whatever that was, is irrelevant now. It's whatever we make of it. I do know that it's an excellent (since it's limited in size) non-moderated list. You almost never find that these days.

Lannis

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I know Ebay Eric and correspond with him regularly. More recently had a different handle on here, but doesn't post any more. He does post on that "other site" that was mentioned at some length on here recently.

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Not forgetting "Woodie" Jerrys "little mate"

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 2, 2021, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

He hasn't been in very good health. He has sold all his bikes other then his 100cc Yamaha. It's small and light so he can still use it.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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At least he is keeping his hand in.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 3, 2021, 9:59 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

Still in touch with my little mate Andy.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by anarchy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=anarchy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 3, 2021, 9:35 am, in reply to "Re: Lets remember"

Excuse my ignorance, what is that other site?

There used to be a regular ride out gang of the herts and beds area here. Toast, Paul Morgan Knight, EVguru, Real Mart, Captain Benly, Emm and a few more that slip my mind.

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"classicmotorcycleforum", they had a thread going slamming the fossils and pansies that still hopelessly clung to this IKBA site, December 11th here if you'd like to look back.

I wouldn't recommend it, it's a bit depressing to see how people can be, but nowt queer as folk as they say ...

Lannis

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Thanks Lannis. Just took a look and I'm astonished to read what they said about Mart etc. I'm no shrinking violet but I have respect for people. I don't know what it is about motorcycling, it seems to be split between some really good people and some morons. How can you critic people who have failing health, they have probably done more in half their lives than the critic. I rode vintage motocross (pretty badly) and I was astonished at the fight some of the old timers put up on the track. I remember one round where I fought against a rider that kept biting at my heels before nipping me at the post with the front wheel in the air. He was 79. So I don't know about fossils and pansies...morons are everywhere and are not forum exclusive.
I think like minded people tend to gravitate together. This forum was never meant to be taken too seriously - hence the name. It's just a bit of fun and there is no need to try to be a keyboard warrior. Makes people look a little silly.

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Martin would get out the scissors and snip any off topic posts.

Leon Novello

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