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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2015, 07:13:04 PM »
Wow what a shock . Lost for words really. Never knew he was seriously ill
RIP mate.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2015, 07:38:43 PM »
Sad day,indeed. :(
R.I.P. Bitsa.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2015, 07:56:52 PM »
This has shocked me...

Countless times he has helped me.

Rest In Peace fella, send best wishes to family please

sad loss

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2015, 08:32:30 PM »
I'll miss him.

Every forum needs it's characters.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2015, 08:32:51 PM »
Very sad news indeed - as the number of posts today show, BITSA was a fella who touched many people on this brilliant Forum. Whether you liked him or not and whether you shared his views or not, it was obvious that he had a deep passion for what we all share, and he will be sadly missed. I haven't been a member of the Forum for long, but I enjoyed his humour, his knowledge and enthusiasm - end even his cantankerous rants. I hope that the Forum can send a small tribute to his family to express our deep sympathy for their loss. RIP Ralph.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2015, 09:13:13 PM »
What a character. Best wishes to your family. Au revoir monsieur RIP.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2015, 10:30:33 PM »
i just had to read this post from the beginning,Its never nice getting bad news
                                                 R.I.P BITSA

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #22 on: July 21, 2015, 10:37:01 PM »
Sad sad news, he helped me so much also. best wishes to Ralph's family

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #23 on: July 21, 2015, 10:37:35 PM »
I'm shocked by this news , I knew he had been diagnosed with Cancer as he told me in one of his emails but he asked me to keep it to myself,

we traded parts and laughs, but he could be a grumpy impatient bugger, i'll miss him RIP Bitsa ,cheers Mick  ;)
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #24 on: July 21, 2015, 10:39:49 PM »
RIP Ralph. We will miss him.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #25 on: July 21, 2015, 11:00:56 PM »
a sad loss to the forum RIP ralph.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2015, 02:20:07 AM »
A little outspoken @ times for sure, but within that tough / rough exterior a big & kind heart, which he actually struggled to hide methinks. Unsolicited, Ralph sent me various links  / advices / offers on sourcing stuff through my renovations; he was always helping someone it seems... generous with his time, and all very much appreciated.

Sincere condolences to his family....

Simon.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2015, 08:03:36 AM »
Never met you in person Ralph but many a post traded.
R.I.P and my condolences to all your family.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2015, 08:13:41 AM »
Ride your 750s in the sky. Best wishes to family and friends.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2015, 10:45:13 AM »
I too never met the guy but read his posts with interest.
He obviously had a great deal of knowledge of and enthusiasm for bikes.
A sad loss for all.
Condolences to his family, hopefully these messages can be conveyed to them in some form.
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