No, it was my original 650 that had been XBR-ised (XBR primary gearing and electrics fitted)
And yes I have met some nice people through the club, like yourself Pat (and some tosspots too

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A short list of highlights (not comprehensive so no club member should be offended if they aren't mentioned):
Meeting Steve H and him bringing his organised mind to bear on the chaos I engendered
Bruce's bagpipes
The 1st rally photo line up in Tregaron
That Dutch girl's plaited hair
Ron and Judie's SRXs
Colin H's enthusiastic support and fantastic hospitality
Steve D in a puddle (
edited to add - and his subsequent massive input to the club)
Dave and Pat - the nicest couple in biking
Beeman's first aid pep talk
The hat contest
Boyd on a trampoline - and lots more happy experiences with the big fella
Beryl
The short rideout that turned out to be only 3 miles shorter than the long rideout
Trying to keep up with Bill Swallow in Barnsley
Gareth's Evel Knevel show stand
TC mass meet at the Elephant Rally
Andy M's on-bike drinks cabinet
Andy D's blagging and Phrenology
Simon's bike locked under a car wheel arch at 50mph and the subsequent police stop
All the rallies
Sherlock Holmes
Dutch brown beer
The French rideout - the slowest tour of Normandy since 1944
The awards at Stafford - but by God the first was the most amazing
Bruce Pollard - need I say more?
Simmo's sexting story
Christine camping in a bivvi bag and no sleeping bag in October
Martyn's dry humour
The Llanberis crowd
Crusty's racks
Rick's catering
Simon M's gadgets
Furry's rescue of Stafford - that year he provided most of the bikes
René - where is he now?
Mick and Pearl - a shame it ended badly
Richard and Steffan - a chance meeting with some great lads
Steffan's ordination - thank you for the chance to experience a very moving ceremony
Mark and Ifor, but especially Ifor's mad sidecar
Richard Moore - for pushing me into starting the club
I could go on and on
GC