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    Richard, I`ve sent you a pm. Tatu, thanks for posting that map. I was going to ask John to show me on a map where they are but you beat me to it !.
    "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750 chop
    1979 GS550
    2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
    2000 Enfield Bullet 500
    1992 XV750 Virago
    2016 Harley 883 Iron

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      One more picture before he left the rig, he is back with me now, having a rest before we show him a few places around County Durham.
      "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
      1978 GS750
      1979 GS750 chop
      1979 GS550
      2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
      2000 Enfield Bullet 500
      1992 XV750 Virago
      2016 Harley 883 Iron

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        Been busy with work for last week or so, but finally got to take Stator for a ride out. Had to go on the Bandit and don`t think he was too happy having to go in a rucksack, but there is only room for one on the pillion seat and Dawn had already bagged that !. Anyway, took a run out first to Raby Castle. It was built by the Neville family in the 14th century and is now home to Lord Barnard.

        A bit more riding, brought us to Walworth Castle which dates from the 12th century and is now a Best Western hotel. Kind of special as its where Dawn and I got married !. Think Stator was getting hot in that rucksack and keen to get out.


        He had a few too many beers and started trying to pick a fight, so ended up here for a while.
        "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
        1978 GS750
        1979 GS750 chop
        1979 GS550
        2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
        2000 Enfield Bullet 500
        1992 XV750 Virago
        2016 Harley 883 Iron

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          Stator was not feeling too good, had a hangover and sun stroke (amazing, this is England where rain and grey skies are the norm !). Anyway, he got us to run him to the hospital on the way back, but think it was just an excuse to meet that NHS nurse bear again.

          "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
          1978 GS750
          1979 GS750 chop
          1979 GS550
          2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
          2000 Enfield Bullet 500
          1992 XV750 Virago
          2016 Harley 883 Iron

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            Great stuff! Thanks for the Pics.
            If Stator ever dies... I volunteer to be your next mascot... He really gets to travel... Heck, I'd even learn how to drink beer!!!

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              Glad you enjoyed the pics Gramma Peppermint. Still got a few other places to take him so one or two more to post up before he goes to stay with Londonboards. I`m a bit envious of him too, he sure has been to some interesting places since he set off on his world adventures !.
              "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
              1978 GS750
              1979 GS750 chop
              1979 GS550
              2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
              2000 Enfield Bullet 500
              1992 XV750 Virago
              2016 Harley 883 Iron

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                Took Stator for a ride out today, to meet Dennis (UKGSnut) and his wife Loraine. Again, Stator had to put up with travelling in a knapsack as Dawn bagged the pillion seat on the Bandit. Met them at the A68 Cafe at Toft Hill, nice place but changed a lot since I was last there a few years ago. Then it was plastic chairs and tables, bit more upmarket now and busy too !. Stator must be getting tired of the Bandit so was pleased when Dennis showed him a proper bike, his beautiful GS1000. I swear he was actually smiling !.




                My poor photographic skills don`t do the bike justice, Stator was so taken with it Dennis had to ask him to hand it back over. So reluctantly, he got back in the knapsack for the ride back home. Hoped to get a few pics on the way back at a couple of spots, but the camera battery died. Good ride out though, good company too, so he enjoyed himself. The frown came back when he saw my somewhat tired looking 750 back home !.
                "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
                1978 GS750
                1979 GS750 chop
                1979 GS550
                2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
                2000 Enfield Bullet 500
                1992 XV750 Virago
                2016 Harley 883 Iron

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                  Looks fantastic Tomo. Nice to see that fine Blue GS1000. Hey, I've been n that road!
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                  83 GS1100g
                  2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                  Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                    What a beautiful bike! Wow!!
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                      It was a pleasure to meet tomo -Ian and Dawn. And a great honour to have have stator check my bike over ☺, happy day !
                      My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot :eagerness: and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                        Looks fantastic Tomo. Nice to see that fine Blue GS1000. Hey, I've been n that road!
                        I remember you telling me you came down the A68 from Scotland Charlie. If you do so again on the way back, that cafe is really good !. Although having said that, we are only a few miles down the road and Dawn is a very good cook too !.
                        "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
                        1978 GS750
                        1979 GS750 chop
                        1979 GS550
                        2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
                        2000 Enfield Bullet 500
                        1992 XV750 Virago
                        2016 Harley 883 Iron

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                          Took Stator across to see my Dad, as he wanted to look at his collection of aircraft bits and pieces. He thought the P-51 cockpit was a bit basic compared to the helicopter though.

                          He took a walk through the garden to Dad`s other hut, but did`nt reckon on meeting this, thought he must still be in Oz !

                          He made it past ok, so spent an hour or so checking out some bits of WW2 planes dragged up out of the North Sea in fishing nets.

                          Was especially impressed by a piston from a German plane.
                          "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
                          1978 GS750
                          1979 GS750 chop
                          1979 GS550
                          2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
                          2000 Enfield Bullet 500
                          1992 XV750 Virago
                          2016 Harley 883 Iron

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                            Well Stator thinks he has spent long enough in the North East and is keen to head off to meet Londonboards. Before he left though, the local biker bear club decided to throw him a party.

                            Don`t think he was too impressed, not the most lively party and a distinct lack of female bears too, one on the left was`nt his type and already taken. But just when he was about to find an excuse to leave, that nurse showed up, unfortunately with her very large boyfriend.

                            As the night went on though, soon became clear that the big guy can`t handle the booze (mind, Theakstons Old Peculiar does pack a punch !)

                            With him out of the picture, our GSR hero was able to use all his charms to get the girl. Well, we all know he has a way with the ladies !.

                            Next week if all goes to plan, he sets off on the next leg of his round the world adventures and will be travelling down to stay with Londonboards, hope you are ready for him Richard, keep your beers locked away too as we all know he has gained a reputation !.
                            "Betsy" 1978 CX500 ratbike
                            1978 GS750
                            1979 GS750 chop
                            1979 GS550
                            2003 GSF1200 K3 Bandit
                            2000 Enfield Bullet 500
                            1992 XV750 Virago
                            2016 Harley 883 Iron

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                              Yup.

                              That's the Stator we know allright
                              Daniel

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                              1973 Honda ST90
                              1983 Suzuki GS1100GK

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                                Great story... and production!!

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