JJ you have a lovely relaxed way of speaking and being English myself, I appreciate the dry sense of humour. It’s a pleasure watching you farnackle things, you have a wealth of talents and I like you’re need for perfection or at least something approaching it. It’s nice to see Panthers being used as you depict, I always understood they were strictly for sidecar use, but I now realise they are more usable. I live in Australia now and at seventy i am pleased to be able to comfortably manage 700km on a days ride. My Harley Davison Heritage Softail Classic 103 just swallows distances with ease. Of course we have the wide open spaces with towns a long way between, unlike the UK. I’m no hero, but it’s necessary if you want to get anywhere. I have friends and colleagues who regularly do in excess of 1,000km a day. For me, those mad days are gone and my idea if camping is when I can’t get room service. I used to love in my youth when every biker would wave at you and if you were broken down, the first bike up the road would stop and help. Now it’s the credit card and mobile phone. A flatbed truck comes out to collect your bike and you bask in air conditioned comfort as your motorcycle is repaired. Times move on. The gentle thrum of the Panther combined with your voiceover and inimitable take on life are a pleasure. Keep posting the videos, they are appreciated.
Takes me back to the long hot summers spent in Wells next the Sea. Visiting Blakey with Mum and Dad on our Sunbeam S7 combo. Dad had a big Panther previously, we lived only 20 mls from Cleckheaton. Enjoyed the video immensely.
what a lovely machine with that long legged stride ,it just seems to eat up the miles ,i have to admit to being a little envious but ilove your videos its almost like being on a bike again cheers tony elson
What a realy good and enjoyable video I enjoy your narration the scenery was fantastic. I enjoy all your videos they are very well made . Thank you Regards Brian.
Beautiful countryside, though sandy lanes are not a favourite. Where the front wheel says: castor and trail be damned, I prefer it over here. Gravity places its bet, and we look for a blameless bush to escape into.
@@jonathanjones9790 A ploughed field might be a challenge for slick tyres, but run of the mill farmers' droppings can be negotiated, depending on entry speed. A few million rolling grains of quartz and the front tyre takes to the beach. Next to black ice in my naughty book. (Our local potholes say, "hold my beer".)
@@PantherOwnersClub1 Hi JJ, See my thread on the POC forum about my 29 500...I have been looking for 20 yrs for a new clamped gudgeon pin piston and found one last year....now fitted...compression like I have never had before....all I have to do is summon the strength to start it.....I was born ay Didlington near Mundford and lived until I was Six at Necton so your Vid was very nostalgic.......yes I did look up the Vicar of Stiffkey, (sad tale). Bye the way Grandfather (very Norfolk) pronounced it Stookey. Looking forward to the next Vid
Further to our quick chat on Panther FB, I got a great deal of pleasure from this video, not just because it was great to feel as though I was riding a 1930's Panther, but because the terrain was familiar. In the early 70's I used to live near North Elmham, regularly drank (or was that, 'I was regularly drunk'?) at the Ostrich in Castle Acre, and used to pop up to the coast on my BSA Royal Star on a regular basis (my 1950 M100 and 1964 M120 being long gone by that time). Your ride brought back many great memories. Stunning bike. Great Ride. Enjoyable way to spend an hour.
Thank you Nick. Rural Norfolk is certainly a very different landscape from the roads we see on your rides in Ontario. The return route took us through North Elmham, following a huge piece of agricultural equipment but the video was already busting my one hour limit. The Ostrich in Castle Acre is also a regular stop-off for refreshments on section runs.
@@PantherOwnersClub1 True. This is a very strange habitat for a Panther. Still, mine seems to relish it. I'm just in from checking the tappets. What a awkward job. Stay well. Ride safely and (as I'm sure you do) have fun.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, as always. I'm trying to work out, after listening to your narration,(very interesting) if the 'back of beyond' is more distant than 'the middle of nowhere'. I suppose it depends where you start, doesn't it?
JJ you have a lovely relaxed way of speaking and being English myself, I appreciate the dry sense of humour. It’s a pleasure watching you farnackle things, you have a wealth of talents and I like you’re need for perfection or at least something approaching it. It’s nice to see Panthers being used as you depict, I always understood they were strictly for sidecar use, but I now realise they are more usable. I live in Australia now and at seventy i am pleased to be able to comfortably manage 700km on a days ride. My Harley Davison Heritage Softail Classic 103 just swallows distances with ease. Of course we have the wide open spaces with towns a long way between, unlike the UK. I’m no hero, but it’s necessary if you want to get anywhere. I have friends and colleagues who regularly do in excess of 1,000km a day. For me, those mad days are gone and my idea if camping is when I can’t get room service. I used to love in my youth when every biker would wave at you and if you were broken down, the first bike up the road would stop and help. Now it’s the credit card and mobile phone. A flatbed truck comes out to collect your bike and you bask in air conditioned comfort as your motorcycle is repaired. Times move on. The gentle thrum of the Panther combined with your voiceover and inimitable take on life are a pleasure. Keep posting the videos, they are appreciated.
What a smashing ride, thank you for letting us join you.
Rgds. Peter.
Phew!...........this is the life. England is so lovely.
Takes me back to the long hot summers spent in Wells next the Sea. Visiting Blakey with Mum and Dad on our Sunbeam S7 combo. Dad had a big Panther previously, we lived only 20 mls from Cleckheaton. Enjoyed the video immensely.
what a lovely machine with that long legged stride ,it just seems to eat up the miles ,i have to admit to being a little envious but ilove your videos its almost like being on a bike again cheers tony elson
Thank you - very enjoyable gentle ride through sunny English countryside with interesting history narration as an extra delight.
A real treat to watch this on a cold, wet midwinter night. Reminds me of what I did last summer and hope to again next summer.
Beautiful run out JJ, great looking and sounding Panther. Usual standard of video and commentary,hope to see more.
Thanks jabopy. Yes, there are plans.
A great , entertaining video (as always ) a very enjoyable hour spent and a pint thank you .
What a realy good and enjoyable video I enjoy your narration the scenery was fantastic. I enjoy all your videos they are very well made . Thank you Regards Brian.
Glad you enjoyed it Brian
Nice to ride along with you JJ.
Beautiful countryside, though sandy lanes are not a favourite. Where the front wheel says: castor and trail be damned, I prefer it over here. Gravity places its bet, and we look for a blameless bush to escape into.
but still slightly preferable to mud...
@@jonathanjones9790 A ploughed field might be a challenge for slick tyres, but run of the mill farmers' droppings can be negotiated, depending on entry speed. A few million rolling grains of quartz and the front tyre takes to the beach. Next to black ice in my naughty book. (Our local potholes say, "hold my beer".)
Thanks JJ up to your usual wonderful standard. Those girders certainly get a work out on some of the roads.
Yes they do. Regular greasing essential!
Sooo jealous. My perfect bike and superb ride out too. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it.
excellent, well up to the usual JJ standard.......interested in the Fiat piston using the gudgeon pin clamped in the conrod
Thanks Andrew. The clamped pin, from memory 5/8in, was standard on those early engines.
@@PantherOwnersClub1 Hi JJ, See my thread on the POC forum about my 29 500...I have been looking for 20 yrs for a new clamped gudgeon pin piston and found one last year....now fitted...compression like I have never had before....all I have to do is summon the strength to start it.....I was born ay Didlington near Mundford and lived until I was Six at Necton so your Vid was very nostalgic.......yes I did look up the Vicar of Stiffkey, (sad tale). Bye the way Grandfather (very Norfolk) pronounced it Stookey.
Looking forward to the next Vid
Que beleza de rally , narrativa impecável.
So enjoyable, perfect sound with my speaker system. Relaxing and informative, my 1929 600 four-speed so similar.
You know the pleasure of sharing Panther adventures Roland as you and Des inspired me with yours back in the 1970s.
Further to our quick chat on Panther FB, I got a great deal of pleasure from this video, not just because it was great to feel as though I was riding a 1930's Panther, but because the terrain was familiar. In the early 70's I used to live near North Elmham, regularly drank (or was that, 'I was regularly drunk'?) at the Ostrich in Castle Acre, and used to pop up to the coast on my BSA Royal Star on a regular basis (my 1950 M100 and 1964 M120 being long gone by that time). Your ride brought back many great memories. Stunning bike. Great Ride. Enjoyable way to spend an hour.
Thank you Nick. Rural Norfolk is certainly a very different landscape from the roads we see on your rides in Ontario. The return route took us through North Elmham, following a huge piece of agricultural equipment but the video was already busting my one hour limit. The Ostrich in Castle Acre is also a regular stop-off for refreshments on section runs.
@@PantherOwnersClub1 True. This is a very strange habitat for a Panther. Still, mine seems to relish it. I'm just in from checking the tappets. What a awkward job. Stay well. Ride safely and (as I'm sure you do) have fun.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, as always. I'm trying to work out, after listening to your narration,(very interesting) if the 'back of beyond' is more distant than 'the middle of nowhere'. I suppose it depends where you start, doesn't it?
Both are certainly further than 'Over will's mother's' KTM; in fact not even in the same ball park.
That's a new phrase to me, I shall use it whenever possible (having looked it up). All the best.
Very entertaining, never stop
Thanks Andy. Still some cats in the bag.
A alavanca do câmbio é na mão direita?
Si!