Saturday December 13th 2025
Today, twenty seven club members enjoyed a fab festive buffet, provided by Henleys of Tumble . Thanks to Jo for organising and collecting, ably helped by Richard or Tricky as Jo calls him but the rest of us don't know him that well... Christmas music was provided by Andy J's phone when connected to the ancient hifi separates that Phil Mc likes to keep in his car for just such an occasion. The morning had been spent by Andy S and Dennis giving the painting corner a Big Winter Clean in readiness for the onslaught of Honda NS125R panels that will need priming and painting in the New Year. Elsewhere in the session, Heinz got to grips with the new spring compressors to put the Armstrong 500 shock absorbers back together after their recent overhaul. Chris, Chips and a first time visitor were shown by Phil H how to do a full brake service and chain maintenance on Chris's Kawasaki ER650. Finally, after listening to Phil Mc flap his gums for a few minutes, as is his wont on such an ...