Anyone that used to go to Skyways in the 60's??

[Biker's Nemesis]

Fleegle said:

You're a bit touchy about your age, aren't you Grandpops?

You're still 2 years older than me gramps!

[Fleegle]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Fleegle said:

You're a bit touchy about your age, aren't you Grandpops?

You're still 2 years older than me gramps!

That may be so, but I bet I can still run faster than you

[Biker's Nemesis]

Fleegle said:

That may be so, but I bet I can still run faster than you

Run! What does anyone run for, are you a criminal or a sportsman.

[Wacky Racer]

ginettajoe said:

...... Just wondering if any of the more mature BB people like myself, used to hang out at The Skyways coffee bar, near Manchester airport in the 60's???

I went once or twice, very poular at the time, but my venue of choice in the late sixties/early seventies in Manchester was The 171 club on Ashton Old Road run by The Rev Tony Lloyd......Great times.

http://www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/club/history.asp

http://menmedia.co.uk/northeastmanchesteradvertise...

(Tony on the right of the picture)

[lancs lad]

Suppose I better own up to Officer. Cool spot Knutsford, Royal Oak Alderley Edge, Spinning Wheel Wilmslow,[ few fights in the Swan] grown out of it now.Skyways,TEN TEN, Ranch House, Great times with great people DBD34,and Very first Honda Cb750 Ko at Skyways, and the racing on kingsway was getting furious then. Myself, Dave with the first Kawaski triple I had seen, just ballistic, Frank Velo Clubman, and many many more great guys. I would now gladly swap a couple of years of my future life, to be in there company again, just for a few hours.I went out with the lassie who worked for Derek at Skyways her name was Jenny I am certain you guys will remember her? and I am still in contact with some of those that are left, God bless them all.

[ginettajoe]

lancs lad said:

Suppose I better own up to Officer. Cool spot Knutsford, Royal Oak Alderley Edge, Spinning Wheel Wilmslow,[ few fights in the Swan] grown out of it now.Skyways,TEN TEN, Ranch House, Great times with great people DBD34,and Very first Honda Cb750 Ko at Skyways, and the racing on kingsway was getting furious then. Myself, Dave with the first Kawaski triple I had seen, just ballistic, Frank Velo Clubman, and many many more great guys. I would now gladly swap a couple of years of my future life, to be in there company again, just for a few hours.I went out with the lassie who worked for Derek at Skyways her name was Jenny I am certain you guys will remember her? and I am still in contact with some of those that are left, God bless them all.

Yes, I remember Jenny, and would love to see Pauline and Derek again!! Maybe we should try and arrange a reunion?? That what I had, a DBD34, but crashed on a left hander, where the original turning into Renolds was! Although I was a little younger than those I was friendly with at the time, .... Rex Watchorn, Frank Higginbotham, Lol & Kenny Fisher (raced outfits), Dave Brocklebank (topped himself about seven years ago), and I can't remember their names, but two brothers who lived on Ack Lane, Bramhall who were genius's, building some very odd bike's, one of which was a Tiger cub frame, with an Aerial Arrow engine which was well tuned, and screamed through the expansion boxes it had fitted!!! I bumped into one of those I was friendly with in that era, Danny, and he still has his Norton 250 Jubilee that he rode then, which must have been 1966/67. Where did you live?? What is your name? Best regards, Howard Hunt, lived in Heald Green.

[ginettajoe]

ginettajoe said:

Yes, I remember Jenny, and would love to see Pauline and Derek again!! Maybe we should try and arrange a reunion?? That what I had, a DBD34, but crashed on a left hander, where the original turning into Renolds was! Although I was a little younger than those I was friendly with at the time, .... Rex Watchorn, Frank Higginbotham, Lol & Kenny Fisher (raced outfits), Dave Brocklebank (topped himself about seven years ago), and I can't remember their names, but two brothers who lived on Ack Lane, Bramhall who were genius's, building some very odd bike's, one of which was a Tiger cub frame, with an Aerial Arrow engine which was well tuned, and screamed through the expansion boxes it had fitted!!! I bumped into one of those I was friendly with in that era, Danny, and he still has his Norton 250 Jubilee that he rode then, which must have been 1966/67. Where did you live?? What is your name? Best regards, Howard Hunt, lived in Heald Green.

..... sorry, Just looked at your profile, and I remember your name well, and I think I can put a face to it, .... I recall black leathers, a scarf, and black curly hair!!! Is that my imagination playing tricks?? I also seem to recall a Velocette Venom!!

[srob]

See, this is a proper thread!

Lancslad - is that your KSS in your profile? I did 90 odd miles on one on Sunday - lovely bikes

[ginettajoe]

srob said:

See, this is a proper thread!

Lancslad - is that your KSS in your profile? I did 90 odd miles on one on Sunday - lovely bikes

.... I agree Simon! I keep forgetting I even started it four years ago, but I love nostalgia, and would love to meet those that survive now, that used to arrive a Skyways at night, or on a Saturday afternoon, with that common interest ...'bikes! Most of which were "Café Racer" concoctions, and were a credit to the versatility of some very young people!

[srob]

Ginettajoe, have a look the classicbikersclub website, and into the forums/discuss bit. There's some very good threads in the bikers chat bit about that era, maybe worth posting in there too.

Sadly I can't paste a link at the moment, a quick Google should take you there though

[ginettajoe]

srob said:

Ginettajoe, have a look the classicbikersclub website, and into the forums/discuss bit. There's some very good threads in the bikers chat bit about that era, maybe worth posting in there too.

Sadly I can't paste a link at the moment, a quick Google should take you there though

Thanks Simon, I'll do that and let you know what turns up!! The power of the internet!! .... fantastic!!

[lancs lad]

Hi Howard
My name is Gordon Roberts I was brought up in Reddish, but lived in Cheadle in the Skyways days.And worked at H D cartwrights, Stockport, from 1972 on.
It maybe of interest that I have just returned from France after visiting [Black Jack] Jack and Carol Nuttall as I think you will remember? was well into his Triumph Chops and lived at Benchill.
Reunions are great things but also can be quite upsetting, age illness and all that and I doubt you could find enough wheelchairs and zimmers on the night, and also I would think by now we are spread all over the planet.


Yes, I remember Jenny, and would love to see Pauline and Derek again!! Maybe we should try and arrange a reunion?? That what I had, a DBD34, but crashed on a left hander, where the original turning into Renolds was! Although I was a little younger than those I was friendly with at the time, .... Rex Watchorn, Frank Higginbotham, Lol & Kenny Fisher (raced outfits), Dave Brocklebank (topped himself about seven years ago), and I can't remember their names, but two brothers who lived on Ack Lane, Bramhall who were genius's, building some very odd bike's, one of which was a Tiger cub frame, with an Aerial Arrow engine which was well tuned, and screamed through the expansion boxes it had fitted!!! I bumped into one of those I was friendly with in that era, Danny, and he still has his Norton 250 Jubilee that he rode then, which must have been 1966/67. Where did you live?? What is your name? Best regards, Howard Hunt, lived in Heald Green.
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..... sorry, Just looked at your profile, and I remember your name well, and I think I can put a face to it, .... I recall black leathers, a scarf, and black curly hair!!! Is that my imagination playing tricks?? I also seem to recall a Velocette Venom!!
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[lancs lad]

My KSS Yes it is SROB and as somebody recently commented it must be nice to have kept your first bike, just felt bloody great then rushed home, and Immediatly sold my 1914 Triumph.

Lancslad - is that your KSS in your profile? I did 90 odd miles on one on Sunday - lovely bikes
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.... I agree Simon! I keep forgetting I even started it four years ago, but I love nostalgia, and would love to meet those that survive now, that used to arrive a Skyways at night, or on a Saturday afternoon, with that common interest ...'bikes! Most of which were "Café Racer" concoctions, and were a credit to the versatility of some very young people!
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[lancs lad]

Hi Howard
Think its Frank Isles your thinking of with the Venom, I was far better looking than him quicker bike as well, I think.But I seem to remember Frank always had a different bird on tow, so maybe I was wrong?
Hi Howard
My name is Gordon Roberts I was brought up in Reddish, but lived in Cheadle in the Skyways days.And worked at H D cartwrights, Stockport, from 1972 on.
It maybe of interest that I have just returned from France after visiting [Black Jack] Jack and Carol Nuttall as I think you will remember? was well into his Triumph Chops and lived at Benchill.
Reunions are great things but also can be quite upsetting, age illness and all that and I doubt you could find enough wheelchairs and zimmers on the night, and also I would think by now we are spread all over the planet.


Yes, I remember Jenny, and would love to see Pauline and Derek again!! Maybe we should try and arrange a reunion?? That what I had, a DBD34, but crashed on a left hander, where the original turning into Renolds was! Although I was a little younger than those I was friendly with at the time, .... Rex Watchorn, Frank Higginbotham, Lol & Kenny Fisher (raced outfits), Dave Brocklebank (topped himself about seven years ago), and I can't remember their names, but two brothers who lived on Ack Lane, Bramhall who were genius's, building some very odd bike's, one of which was a Tiger cub frame, with an Aerial Arrow engine which was well tuned, and screamed through the expansion boxes it had fitted!!! I bumped into one of those I was friendly with in that era, Danny, and he still has his Norton 250 Jubilee that he rode then, which must have been 1966/67. Where did you live?? What is your name? Best regards, Howard Hunt, lived in Heald Green.
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..... sorry, Just looked at your profile, and I remember your name well, and I think I can put a face to it, .... I recall black leathers, a scarf, and black curly hair!!! Is that my imagination playing tricks?? I also seem to recall a Velocette Venom!!
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[j4ckos mate]

Just to bring you all upto speed. I'm watching cafe racers on BBC4. And the
Moss nook restaurant has closed

[cjb1]

j4ckos mate said:

Just to bring you all upto speed. I'm watching cafe racers on BBC4. And the
Moss nook restaurant has closed

Wasn't that a really fancy posh place? Went there once and thought it a bit poncy. The pub across the road is one of my favourites though, the Tatton Arms. Good down to earth Robinsons pub.

[spydermann]

The BBC are looking for original Northwest Rockers for a feature on national television news. They need people to be in Manchester this Saturday morning, 27th September.

Any ideas or suggestions?

[Uncleloz]

New member. Just come across this thread on the Skyways coffee bar which I frequently used with friends. Another place not mentioned was the Turnpike in Cheadle. I had a Royal Enfield Crusader sports and mates had Tiger cub, Ariel arrow, Ariel leader, Gold star, Norton dominator. I came off on Styal road into the hawthorn bushes. Not good for the facial skin.
I believe the owners of the Skyways ( now Moss nook restaurant) still live in the flat above and I heard a rumour it will re-open.
I think it should re-open as a biker café. My current bike is a Yamaha mt-03. Uncleloz.

[ginettajoe]

Uncleloz said:

New member. Just come across this thread on the Skyways coffee bar which I frequently used with friends. Another place not mentioned was the Turnpike in Cheadle. I had a Royal Enfield Crusader sports and mates had Tiger cub, Ariel arrow, Ariel leader, Gold star, Norton dominator. I came off on Styal road into the hawthorn bushes. Not good for the facial skin.
I believe the owners of the Skyways ( now Moss nook restaurant) still live in the flat above and I heard a rumour it will re-open.
I think it should re-open as a biker café. My current bike is a Yamaha mt-03. Uncleloz.

Laurence, I've never seen you going past my house on your Yamaha, Howard

[LoonR1]

srob said:

I didn't (as I'd have been minus 20 years old ), but love the cafe racer era. What did you ride - anything exciting?

You were born in the 80s? I'd never have you pegged at that age.