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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #45 on: July 27, 2015, 10:31:38 AM »
Farewell Ralph, the Quo is on in your honour!
If it's got tits or wheels, it's hassle, if it's got both, RUN!!!

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #46 on: July 27, 2015, 10:48:54 AM »
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #47 on: July 27, 2015, 10:56:12 AM »
Farewell Ralph, the Quo is on in your honour!


  R I P Bitsa,thank you for being here
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #48 on: July 27, 2015, 11:14:39 AM »
But remember, sky-borne CB750s are totally original and have not one spot of corrosion  8).
RIP Ralph
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #49 on: July 27, 2015, 11:22:44 AM »
But remember, sky-borne CB750s are totally original and have not one spot of corrosion  8).
RIP Ralph
And absolutely NO pattern parts or blue exhaust downpipes!
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #50 on: July 27, 2015, 06:18:19 PM »
just got back from holiday, shocking news.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #51 on: July 27, 2015, 07:44:00 PM »
Very sad news.

Only been a member for a short while, but in that time its obvious that he was and will continue to be a significant character.  Often had to read his posts more than once and found the advice stuck as a result !

A good reminder that life is precious, and some comfort that he found some pleasure from this forum and it's members.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #52 on: July 27, 2015, 10:00:37 PM »
I have not known this fellow except for reading a few of his posts . It seems that he has made quite an impact on the forum and for sure be missed

My condolences to his family  :-[ :(

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #53 on: July 29, 2015, 09:19:12 AM »
Oh christ, That's a big shame.

My condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #54 on: July 29, 2015, 02:18:43 PM »
I only knew "Bitsa" from his posts as I do check in daily to see what is happening so it was one heck of a shock that he had passed at such a relatively young age, my sincere condolences to his family.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #55 on: August 01, 2015, 08:16:40 AM »

Only just found this, and it's always a shock to see someone pass so long before their time.

RIP Bitsa.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #56 on: November 03, 2015, 08:24:43 PM »
I have just came across this post.
Thought I haven't seen his post for a while...

Hope he is enjoying wine and bikes in a better place.

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Ride as fast as your guardian angel!

RIP Bitsa
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #57 on: December 09, 2016, 07:17:13 AM »
Sad day.

I've overtaken one of our most prolific posters.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #58 on: December 19, 2016, 12:47:54 PM »
Hi All
We received a Christmas card today from Jane, Ralph (Bitsa's) widow. She is getting on with life the best she can but is obviously still finding it difficult. I have sent her an email back and told her about the creation of 'Bitsa' Day, July 20th, I also told her that not many days go by on the forum without Bitsa's name being mentioned for some reason or another !! I'm waiting for a reply back to the email as it seems she is now living in Kefalonia, Greece but will confirm when I hear from her. I sent Christmas wishes and best regards from all on the SOHC forum.
Julie x
« Last Edit: December 19, 2016, 01:12:08 PM by Nurse Julie »
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #59 on: December 19, 2016, 02:10:59 PM »
Thanks Julie
Never forgotten :-[
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