Longest Day Run by Red Panther.

[@kevindaly5093]

I haven't even watched the video yet and I'm compelled to leave a complimentary comment. That's how much I look forward to these videos and appreciate your efforts. Thank you!

[@BPantherPink]

My sentiments, exactly !!

[@nikolaifritz8875]

apart from being an enthusiast myself and enjoying your ride through the landscape, your choice of words is pure delight!

[@tiffinthyme5822]

It’s a refreshing reminder of the journeys taken in my formative, youthful years. To set out with brave, yet trepidatious thoughts and it being a genuine feat to get to one’s destination unscathed and intact both rider and mount. Today, alas, with modern vehicles riders and drivers take for granted , their journeys conclusion. Many thanks for this shared immersion in a bygone memory. Regards Kevin.

[@markstuckey6225]

Thank you for these vids. I don't think you can imagine the delight they give me. It is winter here and five long months ago our district was badly flooded and consequently, I am still busier than I want to be. But, of an evening, I can lie on the sofa and be transported to another place of simple pleasure. The only disappointment is the (relative) brevity of them. Something soothing about the steady, unhurried beat of a British single. Once again, thanks.

[@martinwade9421]

In June, 1969, I rode my newly-acquired Francis Barnett falcon 87 from Dublin to Moylough, Co. Galway. I was 19 and rather timorous. I did the same journey last month on my 1960 Francis Barnett Cruiser 80. Both journeys were there and back on the same day. Still buzzing.

[@Gilbonaut]

I hadn't intended to watch this all the way through but the gentle nature of the journey with such expressive narration made for a very pleasant hour. I absolutely loved it, thank you for uploading this.

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

Thank you Gilbonaut, and all who have given me encouragement to post more videos on the POC channel.

[@digitalteachers]

Greetings from Tasmania. Wonderful video of the English countryside on an old Panter and simple audio. Thanks for sharing.

[@thamesmud]

My father bought a brand new red panther from Pride and Clarks in the late 1930's. He had come from Wales to South London during the depression and used the Panther for trips home up via the A40. Apart from his WLA Harley (ex Canadian services) he said it was hiss. Most reliable bike.

[@ianshipman6241]

Absolutely mesmerizing JJ 👌🏻👌🏻 Fantastic video !

[@IanLawrie-l9q]

😂I haven’t eaten soap for some years now 😂😂 fabulous film with evocative dialogue, 👍👏👌

[@tubecandle]

Ohh nice pint of beer - we will pick you one up when we go into town!

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

I guess it's practically your local brewery down there in the Valleys. I suppose you'll drink it for me too?🙃

[@nick949eldo]

Wonderful as always JJ. A calm place of vicarious pleasure in a busy world.

[@8025125]

Excellent as usual, there are a few of us old soap chewers about, kicking reluctant Panthers in the hot sun/pouring rain.Looking forward to the next one

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you for letting me ride on your Panther. I enjoyed it very much.

[@johnmannu5483]

Another highly enjoyable video, I first stumbled upon your Panther Heavyweight build video's some time ago and was quite taken with the robust design/build of the motor so much so I set about looking for a similar project. Happy to say a 'project' was located with repairs to start later in the year after sourcing various components. A big thank you for taking time to post your video's and inspiring myself to undertake my project resurrecting another long forgotten and ignored treasure for future generations to enjoy. Cheers, John

[@briangibbon8711]

Great video. Sweet running beauty. The joys of old motorcycles on quiet roads in nice weather.....!

[@wazzamagoodiddlydoo]

Hands down, the best content creator on Pootube! Long may you continue with your dry wit and mature sensibilities.

[@andrewwilson6085]

I borrowed a red panther from a mate, and rode it around Bridlington. Smiles per miles!! It attracts more attention than a dozen Harley Fergussons 😉

[@mrh8854]

Another fabulous video from JJ. Many thanks for having one of the very best channels on You Tube.

[@BPantherPink]

Another great vdo from you Sir...in language and diction, and just the sound of man and motor...no irritating, inappropriate music !! Little Red sounds not so little, and oh so healthy !!

[@whitespider8523]

Amazing job you do on these classic machines and I worry about taking the rocker cover off my C15 ! Enjoyed the video.

[@frankboff8185]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing.

[@oldbritishmetal]

Another excellent video JJ. As usual, so enjoyable to watch, with superb dialogue. A good substitute for the soap bite is Cornish clotted cream fudge left in the fridge for a few hours...same sort of texture without the after effects!

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

New to this channel and not a Panther owner, but that was brilliant!

[@jjrider6758]

Fantastic video as always ! - Every time I watch one of POC's videos I wonder why I haven't yet bought a Panther, the short answer is that if I were to buy one I just don't have room to garage it, so it would be 'one bike in, one bike out' and I don't think I'd ever be able to bring myself to sell one of the bikes I already have !.. Maybe I should look into buying another shed ?..

[@junglie]

A man can never have enough sheds.....

[@ktmtravels3727]

Most enjoyable! Thanks for that.

[@MrBeracah]

Hi Jonathan where do you get the mileage between each intersection when route planning please?

[@vintageenthusiast9615]

I love the whine of the gearbox, along with the thumping bass line. May I ask how do you produce the route maps? Is there a computer programme that does all the work?

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

Thanks for your interest. If you Google tulip or ball-and-arrow route sheet you will find a number of composers on line.

[@stephencroft6481]

Thanks for your video's I really enjoy them.

[@basilwatson1]

I like the route finder. I use ...... a note pad .. have cycled all over Japan using a compass and a note pad May I ask what do the numbers refer to on your roll sheet ..

[@jonathanjones9790]

A similar idea to your note pad Basil but in a standard form which is easy to distribute to other riders. In each box, from the left is mileage since last instruction, then the instruction number and on the right total miles to this point. Assuming a trip counter reset to zero at the start the last figure should also be your current mileage reading at the junction.

[@motophoenix5951]

Fab!

[@charlrichardengelbrecht5269]

I am saving this for a sleepless night. Should do the trick.

[@rolandmolloy7910]

Excellent.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Nice one Mr 😎 P.s Excuse my ignorance, but is your 250cc the smaller sibling to the 600cc sloper please?

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

Yes Billy Bob. A surprisingly close relation if you look in the timing chest. The frame is more conventional, having a front down tube where the big un uses the engine to make that connection.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

@@PantherOwnersClub1 Aha. Thank you Mr. I enjoyed watching your speedo bob up and down, down them back lanes. Pulls well for a 250. Very long stroke I'd guess by looking at the cylinder. Plus fine narration with good humour chucked in. Hope you got your clutch sorted out. I've gently emeried the steel plates from inner to outer before to restore clutch grip, with good results. Without resorting to stronger springs. Just a thought 😎 P.s I always did have a hankering for a 600 sloper. Great looking bike. One day . . . .

[@williamnethercott4364]

I look forward to your videos. I enjoy the leisurely sound of the Panther (did my ears deceive me or is my AJS not the only machine with a bit of a whine in third gear?) but how do you minimise the wind noise so effectively?

[@markstuckey6225]

My wife's A10SR also has that whine. A comforting thought that they are over engineered.

[@dawidos117]

I see Nick Adams as an inspiration here. 🙂

[@andrewroberthook3310]

Fascinating narrative sharp

[@zedcharlie]

Excellent. Love adrenaline fuelled rides😂👍

[@davidreid8075]

Do the front springs ever hit bottom?

[@PantherOwnersClub1]

Just a single spring on the Webb forks david but it seems to cope even over the potholes of the UK. The most basic damping is also provided.

[@fanbatcher]

This guy’s cadence and manner of speaking is from another century. We are in the 21st century man. What an eccentric oddball.

[@davidreid8075]

Seems quite nippy.