floydsz1 wrote:Well a sad day, Phil's A4 has just left for its new home, but also happy that's it's gone to someone (club member) who will look after it and use it.
After a 550 mile round trip today, I am the proud new owner (custodian) of PRE 2R, Phil Churchett's A4. This bike is exactly the type of Z900 I wanted i.e. a UK bike with an interesting, albeit very sad, story and one that I can ride and enjoy without worrying I’ll add too many miles or it will pick up a spec of dirt.
I fully understand and respect the need for the bike to stay in the club and my intention is to clean it, service it, do a few little jobs that need doing and attend as many club events as possible - it will not be hidden away.
My plan is to create history and photographic folder/book that will stay with the bike as it seems there is not a lot of documented history of Phil’s Z900 and it would be a shame if what is known fades over time. I tried to find out as much as I could about Phil and his Z900 over the last few weeks and whilst I never knew Phil, I’m beginning to feel like I did.
If any of PRE 2R's previous owners are reading this can you please PM me as I would like to pick your brains on the bike's history for inclusion in the folder/book.
An interesting and spooky coincidence is that my wife is also called Bev and I too have a son called Matthew.
I know it was a very difficult decision for Peter to let PRE 2R go, but I would like to thank him for trusting me with Phil's A4 - it's gone to a good home and is in safe hands.
Photos from today:
The FireBlade has been sold to my very good mate Dave Gilroy (club member) who has added it to his growing collection:
Cheers
Andrew