Saturday 23 August 2014
What is this all about?
In late August Nick and his partner were touring in Ireland after riding from Greece on their VFR 750. Unfortunately the bike was stolen from their hostel in Cork city and later found in the River Lee nearby. This was the third-generation VFR 750 and was equipped with a Wilbers shock, VTR brake calipers, and a Givi monorack for back box and panniers. Thankfully it is not believed that the bike had been running when it was dumped in the river by those who stole it so, all going well, it is hoped to return it to the road. Nick and his partner have since flown back to Greece but with much assistance from members of Biker.ie their journey home was made much easier and the VFR was put into safe hands. We in the University College Cork Motorcycle Club have pitched in to help as well by taking the VFR to our workshop where we are endeavouring to refurbish it as best as we can to make sure that Nick can have his pride-and-joy returned to him. This blog will track the progress of the project.
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Respect to all of you guys! as a brother on two wheels i feel to Express all of my respect and appresiation considering what you re doing helping Nicolas to save his beloved Avra. You are BIG SOUL GUYS! Nicolas is very lucky meeting you! I hope sometime meeting you too!
ReplyDeleteThey say that after the apocalypse, one of the few things found roaming the earth will be cockroaches and trusty Honda VFRs. They are incredibly reliable. A terrible misfortune that Nick's VFR was stolen and dumped in the river.
ReplyDeleteThe University College Cork Motorcycle Club has taken on an awfully generous and impressive task, getting the VFR running again and back on the road for Nick. I wish you guys the best- quite an undertaking. BTW: this appears to be a fourth-generation VFR (94-97) as indicated by the NR-inspired fairings and NACA ductwork on the sides. Good luck!
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As a Greek biker, I just wanted to thank you all for the help that you offered to our Nikos and his "Avra".
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me once that there is a connection between Greek and Irish people, now i see that this is true.
My best wishes for safe roads.
I just read the whole incident. I cant find or think of of the proper way to express my feelings for all you have done for a man in need of help.
ReplyDeleteThank you ... the Irish people have always been my favorite, now they are just above humans !
There are no words to describe the gratitude i feel for strangers helping in that way! You are an important part of a great story. You should feel very proud, BRAVO to everyone involved!
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\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Apart from the usual "thank u all Irish guys" i feel i need to write my contribution to the whole story.\
I can offer any help i can if u ever travel to Greece...i am located in Athens...vpentza@yahoo.com.....just name the incident !! Cheers}
Comhghairdeas le gach Éireannach a chabhraigh agus leanúint ar aghaidh chun cabhrú le fiú mar chara go bhfuil an Breeze arís ina lámha
ReplyDeleteMany many many many thanks from Hellas(Greece) to our brothers from Ireland.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.gsmotoclub.gr/threads/%CE%97-%CF%84%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%AE-%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%9D%CE%AF%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%91%CF%8D%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%82-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%9C%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CF%80%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE%CF%82-%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%BB%CE%B7%CE%BB%CE%B5%CE%B3%CE%B3%CF%8D%CE%B7%CF%82.3660/
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ReplyDeleteno words to express the greatness of your actions !!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that in your culture, there is a word similar that is exists in our. Filotimo.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philotimo. It's not a simple word.
Respect.
As an Admin of the vstrom forum hellas (www.vstromforumhellas.com), i would like to express our deep respect for your actions. Nikos is a member of our forum, constantly exchanging traveling experiences. This one was the best ever...
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for showing that good people exist everywhere, when a man needs help. You all have now a bunch of loyal friends in Greece, waiting for you to visit.