Author Topic: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP  (Read 2663 times)

Offline Nurse Julie

  • 1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8206
    • View Profile
Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« on: September 21, 2017, 09:07:05 AM »
Sad news. Forum member Rob.b (Rob Birkett) had died, he was 61
Rob went to the doctors at the end of March with back ache. After some tests he was diagnosed with terminal Spinal cancer with secondary cancer of the lungs. He was given 3-6 months to live.
He married his partner, Sara, whilst in hospital a couple of months ago.
We got to know Rob as late last year he got Graham to do an overhaul on his CB500 K1 engine. He was the funniest and nicest man you could ever meet and he was a true biker, loved riding and was gradually riding around the coastline of the UK. He retired a few years ago, so had plenty of time for getting out and about.
I last spoke to Rob about 3 weeks ago and he was still optimistic of getting out on his bike again but, it never happened.
The funeral is on 22nd September in Chester and I will send a condolence card, from the Forum, to Sara.
« Last Edit: September 21, 2017, 09:41:07 AM by Nurse Julie »
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Offline Piki

  • SOHC Expert
  • Posts: 436
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2017, 09:10:55 AM »
D.E.P  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Offline hairygit

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 2708
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2017, 09:38:28 AM »
Terrible news.

Sent from my X6pro using Tapatalk

If it's got tits or wheels, it's hassle, if it's got both, RUN!!!

Offline RGP750

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 1107
  • "always look on the bright side of life"
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2017, 10:27:46 AM »
So sad and so young,.
Made me go cold thinking how much mere mortals we are. :(
1972 500/4
1973 CB175
1972 CB175
1959 BSA Super rocket
1927 960cc Matchless 'v' twin
1969 750 K0

Offline JamesH

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 2846
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2017, 11:05:27 AM »
RIP Rob. Really sad news.

Offline Trigger

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8434
  • Engines built on reputation, not advertising.
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2017, 12:24:10 PM »
Rob was the original SOHC nut in the nicest possible way, great fun guy who was as fit as a fiddle at the beginning of the year.

Offline paul G

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 1748
  • No room left in the garage what now !
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2017, 12:29:15 PM »
Didn't know Rob but always sad to here of another loss from the forum  :'(
Honda CB400 4
Honda CB550 K3 (sold)
Honda CB750 UK K1
Kawasaki Z650 C2
Kawasaki Z650 cafe racer (Sold)
Honda CD175 sloper

Offline royhall

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3380
  • Keep biking I'm not quite bankrupt yet
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2017, 12:35:14 PM »
What a shame. Puts your own silly little aches and pains into context.
« Last Edit: September 21, 2017, 02:57:06 PM by royhall »
Current bikes:
TriBsa CCM 350 Twin
Honda CB350F in Candy Bacchus Olive
Honda CB750F2 in Candy Apple Red
Triumph Trident 660 in Black/White
Triumph T100C
Suzuki GS1000HC
Honda CB450K0 Black Bomber
Honda CB750K5 in Planet Blue Metallic (Current Project)

Offline Tomb

  • SOHC Pro
  • Posts: 658
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2017, 02:44:11 PM »
Sad news, hope theres a next place to keep riding and we all end up there.
Tom
'73 CB550 with CB500 engine café racer
'62 CB77 Sprinter
'70 CD175
'78 CB550 with sidecar
'80 Z50R
And a load of old Yamaha 1100's

Offline petermigreen

  • SOHC Pro
  • Posts: 563
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2017, 07:17:23 PM »
Also obviously didn't know Rob, but can't help feeling empathy for his family as he was part of this community.
Going through something similar now (not me, close relation) and the impact of the speed of everything is head spinning.
Only the good die young. Peace be with you.
Peter

Offline Nurse Julie

  • 1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8206
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2017, 07:55:59 PM »
Rob wasn't a forum member for very long, just under 2 years and he wasn't a prolific poster but if you read his posts you can see his funny side. We only new him personally for a year or so but, he was one of those chaps that just made you laugh. Even when Trigger was giving him a severe bollocking about the state his engine was in, he still laughed, although he tried very hard not too as he could see Trigger was being serious.
Just very sad to loose someone so nice at such a young age.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Online Johnwebley

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3204
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2017, 08:09:33 PM »
very sad,

 R I P Rob,  there will be endless sun and no breakdowns for him to ride
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline philward

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 2795
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2017, 09:23:09 PM »
I too didn't know Rob but sad news. When something happens like this - particularly when he was recently fit and healthy, it makes you realise we are just part of nature and too enjoy our health while we have it.
R.I.P Rob
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

Offline Green1

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 2656
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2017, 09:40:10 PM »
Sad news indeed  :(
Been thinking about the past and future a lot lately. 
Current bikes
Honda CB750k1 Valley Green Metallic
Honda CB750k1 Candy Gold
Honda CB550k Candy Jade Green
Honda CG125
Aprilia Pegaso 650
Moto guzzi 1200 sport
Kawasaki EX650R (Mine until dave pays for it)
Kawasaki ZXR400 J

Offline Rozabikes Tim

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 1182
    • View Profile
Re: Rob.b - Rob Birkett. RIP
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2017, 10:38:51 PM »
All been said already. Didn't know him either but sounds a top chap. Very sad and brings our own mortality very much to mind. RIP Rob
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal