Author Topic: The Fat Lady has sung. (Read 1914 times)

nickjtc · « **on:** April 21, 2009, 08:20:23 AM »

Sophie was sold last night, so I am now no longer the proud owner of a sohc Honda. I'd like to really thank you chaps and chapesses for all of your help and camaraderie over the last three years. It's been a slice.

Now it's onwards and upwards to the delights of getting my Norton, aka The Mistress, ship shape and Bristol fashion for the INOA Rally which is being held just up the road from me, next year. And also the fun and games of classic bike enduro stuff on the XT500 Yamaha.

I'll pop by periodically to see what's going on.

ttfn. Nick

kghost · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:21:10 AM »

Very sad.....

Best of luck with the Norton.

Don't be a stranger.

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:54:13 AM »

Didn't you know, once you name your bike you are no longer allowed to sell it?

Happy trails on your norton.

nickjtc · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2009, 12:15:34 PM »

Quote from: vinmans brew on April 21, 2009, 09:54:13 AM

Didn't you know, once you name your bike you are no longer allowed to sell it?

Working on that basis you'd never be able to get divorced.

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:17:54 PM »

No see the wife already HAS a name. So you can ~~sell~~ I mean divorce her anytime you want!

heffay · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:29:04 PM »

i know you won't leave us altogether... with over 4k posts, how could you?!

you know where to find us when you can't take those "other" forums.

just out of curiousity... did you do it while we were all asleep thinking we wouldn't notice?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:32:52 PM »

you'll be back

good luck with your oil leaks

my78k · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:55:53 PM »

Last time I checked we had an "other bikes" forum, humour forum, open forum etc etc....

Hell I haven't owned a SOHC in over a year! Ofcourse I have no real friends...

Dennis

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:58:36 PM »

That was a silly thing to do Nick, the mistress will never love you like Sophie did.

One day when you stop vibrating, perhaps you'll go in search of another Sophie.

Look in often Nick and safe riding.

Sam.

nickjtc · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:51:46 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on April 21, 2009, 01:32:52 PM

good luck with your oil leaks

I'll have you know that The Mistress has no engine oil leaks....however she has had a tendency to widdle swing arm lubricating oil.

nickjtc · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:53:26 PM »

Quote from: heffay on April 21, 2009, 01:29:04 PM

just out of curiousity... did you do it while we were all asleep thinking we wouldn't notice?

No, I usually do it while she is asleep. Hang on a minute....what were we talking about?

And, yes, it will be hard to stay away.

Gordon · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:34:18 PM »

So how long before the Scott-oiler goes on the Triumph?

Ecosse · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2009, 07:03:32 PM »

you go right out now this minute and find another sohc, mister!

at least come back now and then to keep the humor thread running.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:01:14 PM »

After that "oil tight" Norton starts peeing oil all over your garage....go out and get yourself a proper SOHC (750......K6 or older) and come back and apologize for not doing it right in the first place!!!!

......just kidding Nick!!!!.....drop in any time!!!(I'm sure you will!!).

333 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:22:36 AM »

And I thought this was going to be another Susan Boyle thread.

You'll be back. You know the only cure for your ills is a SOHC4.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:28:10 AM »

All the best Nick.

nickjtc · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:17:03 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on April 21, 2009, 04:34:18 PM

So how long before the Scott-oiler goes on the Triumph?

Hem, hem........it's a NORTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nickjtc · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:20:13 AM »

I dropped Sophie off at the young fellers house last night. I took him for a ride on the back, just spinning the motor up to 5,500rpm (as you recall, I'm a GHOF when it comes to thrashing the motor).......I think he was quite impressed.

I think I'm in withdrawal already.

Gordon · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:20:50 AM »

OOOOPS!!

754 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:31:25 AM »

Dont tell me the color of your next bike..
That way, when you keep riding past my shop, I wont say,

Hey, there goes Nick again, that never stops to visit

nickjtc · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:34:50 AM »

Quote from: 754 on April 22, 2009, 08:31:25 AM

Dont tell me the color of your next bike..
That way, when you keep riding past my shop, I wont say, Hey, there goes Nick again, that never stops to visit

Guilty as charged, Frank. My excuse is that I don't teach in Kelowna any more.

What's your address?

754 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:42:06 AM »

571 Gaston Ave...PM day before, if you ever get that way.
754

jumpjg · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:29:39 AM »

Quote from: nickjtc on April 22, 2009, 08:20:13 AM

I dropped Sophie off at the young fellers house last night. I took him for a ride on the back, just spinning the motor up to 5,500rpm (as you recall, I'm a GHOF when it comes to thrashing the motor).......I think he was quite impressed.

I think I'm in withdrawal already.

You will forget her quickly once you grab a fist full of that Norton. (flame suit donned)

tramp · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:10:35 PM »

nortons are nice bikes
but why in gods name did you sell a sohc?

best of luck with the new project

andy750 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:52:21 PM »

All the best Nick! You will be missed! Dont be a stranger

cheers
Andy

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