Hello from Orkney Islands

[Orcade-Ian]

Hello folks,
Just a quick intro following registration:
Retired Aero Engineer, been involved with bikes for nearly 50 years.  Lots of Goldwing touring over the last 25 years, plus restoration of CB350 Four (still have it) and also have CB77, CD 175 Sloper, C50 LAC and at present restoring CB400 Four and Model 50 Norton.  A few other bikes in the stable too - yes, it's a disease and so far, incurable.

Regards,
Ian

[mick]

Hi Ian and welcome to the forum  , sounds like you have an interesting collection of bikes  , please post some photos when you get chance  cheers Mick.

[Orcade-Ian]

Just a few pics of some of the runners in the stable - most of the others are under restoration or in need of it!

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Ian Hi and welcome nice set of bikes across the range bring back some good memories.
Keep them coming when you have done them.
Cheers
Bitsa

[AshimotoK0]

Hi Ian .. just posted this so that people are aware of you !

I missed out when you joined , so a big belated    welcome from me.

Cheers .. Ash

[JamesH]

Welcome Ian - great to have you here...

[AshimotoK0]

Looked at your Website ... great reading.

Are you from Hull originally Ian? I am in Willerby just on the outskirts.
If so you will remember Ken Blakey's shop (very,very early Honda bike dealer, Peter's, Miles and Jack Richie's Junkyard down Temple Street.

Cheers ... Ash

[Trigger]

Welcome, what a lovely little collection.

[Green1]

Welcome
A Goldwing on Orkney 

Mick

[UK Pete]

Hi Ian welcome aboard fella
pete

[Orcade-Ian]

Hi Ash,
Yes, I'm from ull,
I well remember those places, ah! Jack Ritchie's - can you still get a Norton Featherbed frame for£15?  I also remember Lucas and Wasling in Hardy Street - a bit more up market.  I grew up with bikes in the 60's, perhaps we have some common acquaintances?
I have just bought back a 400/4 from my Cousin in Hull - our local couriers are collecting it next week.  You may have come across it, I painted it in metallic black with gold lining, just like a Velocette, about 10 years ago.  I may sell the tank and side panels as I have a brand new varnish blue one and panels to match.  The bike's not perfect, but very presentable, so that's 2 400/4's  to play with now.
Cheers for now and thanks for the bump,
Ian
Btw, the handle is a bit of a play on words - Orcade Ian, not pretending to be Orcadian!
Drop in if you are passing! The kettle is usually warm 

[AshimotoK0]

So are you in Hull or Orkney's Ian?
What's the reg of the 400/4 from Hull? One of mine was XDN128R (Varnish Blue) and can't remember the other one but would if I saw the reg again, painted White but orig. VB. plus Parakeet Yellow CAG242T that was nicked (it had brass front engine plates (don't ask, as the PO had access to laser cutting).  Those Richie brothers, sons of Jack (Pat and Mick .. Pat used to rub his hands together whilst eyeing you up and down to see how much you would pay). They moved from the Junk Yard on temple St (Near Peter's 5-star Dealer) to De-Grey (Disgrace ) Street years ago  into Neval's (Ural importers) old shop but it's not there any more. Evidently they still go to Rufforth Auto-Jumble, but never been there myself.

Interested in 400/4 side panels if you decide to sell them, for my Varnish Blue tank.

Only Guy i know from Riley THS of, possibly, your era is my old neighbour here's son-in-law Dave Hewitt. There also  a guy I knew real well call Nick Robinson who attended there but he's probably a lot younger than you.

Cheers ... Ash

[Nurse Julie]

So are you in Hull or Orkney's Ian?
What's the reg of the 400/4 from Hull? One of mine was XDN128R (Varnish Blue) and can't remember the other one but would if I saw the reg again, painted White but orig. VB. plus Parakeet Yellow CAG242T that was nicked (it had brass front engine plates (don't ask, as the PO had access to laser cutting).  Those Richie brothers, sons of Jack (Pat and Mick .. Pat used to rub his hands together whilst eyeing you up and down to see how much you would pay). They moved from the Junk Yard on temple St (Near Peter's 5-star Dealer) to De-Grey (Disgrace ) Street years ago  into Neval's (Ural importers) old shop but it's not there any more. Evidently they still go to Rufforth Auto-Jumble, but never been there myself.

Interested in 400/4 side panels if you decide to sell them, for my Varnish Blue tank.

Only Guy i know from Riley THS of, possibly, your era is my old neighbour here's son-in-law Dave Hewitt. There also  a guy I knew real well call Nick Robinson who attended there but he's probably a lot younger than you.

Cheers ... Ash

And they say us women like a gossip and a natter !!!
Welcome Ian. 

[Orcade-Ian]

Hello again Ash,
I'm in Orkney, retired here about 8 years ago.  It will be the black body kit I'll be parting with.
The reg is FRN which was issued in Preston as an age related when I registered it.  As an import and very early bike, the Dvla gave it an M reg, which means it's Tax exempt from next January 1 - their stupid system finally came up with the goods - yippee!  There are some pics of the bike on the 400/4 section.  I remember Patrick Ritchie.  Don't recall the RILEY names though.  As you read, we are having a reunion next July, so we might get chance to meet up for a natter.  I still have some relatives and friends in and around Hull.
Regards, Ian

[philward]

Hi Ian
Welcome - great set of guys (and gals) on here. Great bikes - whats the roads like on Orkney?
Phil