Update on the Ninja 1000SX tourer & my brothers passing & sisters stroke

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you I appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@gregbrassington2120]

Sorry to hear the bad news 😢. Bikes looking great Derek . Thinking of you Greg ( Australia)🙏🙏

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Greg thank you for your kind words was a shock to lose my younger brother my sister should recover well 🙏👍

[@RodelMaguas]

My sincere condolences sir

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you I appreciate it 🙏👍

[@RodelMaguas]

I hope ur sister back to normal and be healthy more

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

My sister luckily had a mild stroke and should recover good from it thank you for your kind words 🙏🙏

[@northbysoutheast5439]

Prayers for you and your family

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you 🙏

[@ruttsntlworldcom]

Terrible news Derek take care. steven will help your brother. Love to your sister from us all.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Andy 🙏👍

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

My sincere condolences Derek, stay strong. My best friend dropped down in front of me just at the end of last year right in the high street. Luckily he got a second chance and even started listening to me about eating healthy. He's the other side of the world now, seizing life with both hands. So I hope this is just a little warning for your poor sister and she can have another go around. Perhaps get out for a ride in the countryside, you know how that calms the mind.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you your I need to get out to clear my head 🙏🏍️

[@ConciergeMed]

So very sorry about the bad upsetting family events Derek, stay strong mate....

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you 🙏 I will do definitely think my trip to the IOM will help clear my head 🙏🏍️👍

[@daveh5625]

Great looking bike, I will get one myself... peace be with you... Dave, Arizona 🌵 that is a cactus...

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you fantastic bikes just come back from the IOM trip got the adrenaline pumping what I needed with what’s happened to my family thank you 🙏🏍️👍

[@banditnev]

Sorry to hear about your brother Derek. I for one like the top box. The bike is looking ace.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Nev thank you I need some time out with what’s happened Billy was biker into choppers and Harley’s. Got the ninja where I want it to be come in very useful for my trips 🙏👍🏍️

[@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917]

Terrible news Derek Chin up buddy the tour will do you good to take your mind off things 👊👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you definitely need to have time out appreciate it 🙏🏍️👍

[@brilincs]

Hi Derek. All the best to your sisters recovery and condolences.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you I appreciate it my sister had a mild stroke so hopefully she’ll be okay 🙏👍

[@johnimmins7302]

You do have such bad luck Derek, sorry to hear about your brother but pleased your sister is ok. I am old now and live from day to day hoping to continue riding as long as possible. Been out three times this week thanks to the weather being better. All the best John😊👍🏍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi John if I didn’t have bad luck I’d have none at all. My younger brother was only 60 gone to soon. My sister had a mild stroke so hopefully she’ll recover. Yes it is nice to get out when the weather like this. I’m off to the Isle of Man this Saturday to Wednesday next week should help give a break from what’s been going on thank you John you take care too. Derek 👍🙏🏍️

[@wakajawaka44]

Bike looks terrific Derek. Sorry to hear the sad news, hope your sister continues to improve.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you it was a shock to lose my younger brother my sister will recover good thank you again 🙏🙏👍

[@tojj29]

So sorry to hear about your brother and sister Derek, that must've been a totally rotten week for you. I've got the same topbox on my Versys 1000, very roomy. Stay safe on your trip 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you 60 young really my sister luckily only had a mild stroke so should be okay. The top box they use it on the ninja GTR1400 and your bike was lucky to get it half price £350 they sell £700 hopefully the barrel for the key will be here tomorrow so I can use the top box for the IOM trip Saturday 🙏🏍️👍

[@CalmBiker]

Sorry to hear your news 😞

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Richard appreciate that 👍🙏🙏

[@greywolf9292]

My sincere condolences Derek on the passing of your brother and I hope your sister recovers well soon. I lost my brother when he was just 43 so I know how tough it is, still we can keep them alive in our memories. The bike is looking splendid, your all set now for a trip to Scotland and hopefully we can have a meet up and a ride out together.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you it is very hard was my closes younger brother I’ll mis riding with him I was never allowed to film him his choice. Luckily my sister only had a mild stroke so hopefully will recover soon definitely coming up to Scotland this I’ll let you know when thank you again I appreciate it 👍🙏🏍️😎

[@BMCMOTOUK]

Hi Derek, Sincere condolences to your brother and sister. Life can certainly be tough at times. The bike is looking great, loving the luggage!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Sean yes it’s been a hard week for me not nice losing your younger brother Rita my sister luckily had only a mild stroke so hopefully won’t be long before she’s on the mend thank you. 🙏 All done now with the bike just waiting on that barrel to come if it don’t come in time I’ve got the 30 Ltr givi roll bag I can use 🙏👍🏍️

[@BMCMOTOUK]

@SOLOMOTOUK glad to here that your doing OK buddy and wishing your sister a speedy recovery. Hopefully your lock set will arrive in time!

[@davidsanderson1891]

Afternoon Derek..respect and condolences to you and family...sad times mate ..it does get easier with time ..BUT it still hurts like hell . My lovely wife has (31st May been diagnosed with vascular dementia and alzheimer's. ) my life is now going in a completely different way Not what we had planned for retirement..but she'll get all she needs within my capabilities..it's so sad to see such a drastic change in her . You take care mate (iam doing this while see asleep it's the only free time I get now ) 😢 take care mate..the old fella

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you David I appreciate it. Sorry to learn about your wife I know that’s going to be hard for you too you both take care all the best Derek 🙏

[@blackpoolhornet]

Hi Derek, thanks for the call yesterday mate. Again my sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss and I hope your sister makes a speedy recovery. IMO the top box finishes it off and a bargain at half price. I hope you have a fantastic time on the IOM doing some touring. Chat soon mate. Best wishes Paul

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Paul was nice talking yesterday Rita should recover well being only a mild stroke. Has for the bike hopefully it will be more suitable for my needs definitely did get a Bargin with the top box and looking forward to the IOM trip hopefully it will take my mind of things at home for a bit we managed to get a motorbike and sidecar for the coffin 🏍️🙏👍

[@Thruxtonrider21]

Wow! Very sorry to hear about your brother’s passing 😢…. And , all the best to your sister for a quick and full recovery. Take care of yourself mate .. on another note. Great looking topbox IMO 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you fitted the new barrel today all top box works good. Billy my younger brother he was a biker to bless him my sister stroke is a mild one so hopefully she’ll recover well 👍🙏

[@Thruxtonrider21]

@@SOLOMOTOUK such a great looking bike and you are going about fitting it out perfectly 👍🏻 nice work!!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@Thruxtonrider21thank you appreciate that I’ve got the bike where I need it to be very useful now for my longer trips I’m off to the IOM this Saturday and return Wednesday coming so I’ll see how that goes thank you again ride safe 👍🏍️😎

[@russnewman18]

Thanks for sharing about the bike, however,more importantly ! I`m so sorry to hear about the losses and difficulties you have recently had. Those things like family etc are more important than bikes at the moment. But when you are feeling better, maybe a ride for no reason will help you process things. wishing you all the best !

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Russel thank you it is hard with my brother and sister at moment but time will heal I appreciate your kind words 👍🙏

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

My sincere condolences Derek. It is very sad to hear that. Just keep doing something, I think that in such terrible times you just had to do something, not to think all the time about bad things. Now the bike looks complete. I would go for the same windshield. When have time, just drop by to check my community tab.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Gregor thank you he was a biking man himself we’re trying to sort and motorcycle outfit to carry the coffee I’m looking forward to IOM trip it will give me a break I’ll check your tab 🙏👍🏍️😎

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@SOLOMOTOUK Yes. I get it. Hard times Derek. I know that you and all yours will arrange everything in the best possible way.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace we’re sort hand give him a good send off thank you 🙏 🏍️

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@SOLOMOTOUK That is the right thing to do.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@RRRRefuelRideRacethank you Gregor 🙏👍🏍️

[@abbas957]

Sorry to hear about your brother, hope your sister recovers soon. Bike is looking awesome 🤩

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Abbas my sister had a mild stroke so hopefully she will recover soon. I’ve got the bike roughly how I want be very useful now for my trips cannot wait till Saturday to do the IOM trip 🙏🏍️👍

[@abbas957]

@@SOLOMOTOUKgood luck have a safe trip!!!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@abbas957 will do thank you abbas

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Chin up pal you’ve got to be strong

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Timothy god I need break I think the IOM trip will sort lucky my sister had only a mild stroke my younger brother was 60 like my best who past away a few weeks back Steve hornet he was 60 too to good bikers gone 🙏👍🏍️

[@timothybrockbank7474]

@@SOLOMOTOUK we have my partners dad living with us dementia and Alzheimer’s totally changed our lives bikes are great to clear your head just sold my 04 gs 1200 and thinking of getting a vstrom 650 work and family commitments but get on the bike and it just clears your head

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@timothybrockbank7474 hi Timothy I know how feel it’s hard work my mum had dementia has for getting out on your it does help you a lot hopefully your get the bike you 👍🙏🏍️

[@thepeakybiker]

My condolences mate thoughts are with you and your family

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you 🙏 shame Billy’s gone he was a biker too

[@thepeakybiker]

@@SOLOMOTOUK yea that is a shame mate

[@bobtaylor5263]

it was sad to hear about your brother and sister Derek me and Jayne send our condolences and we hope your sister makes a full recovery .your bike is now how you wanted it and that top box I think looks smart very useful im glad you are looking forward to the iom trip

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Bob thank you Rita is doing ok just a mild stroke trying to get Billy a motorcycle sidecar outfit for the coffin. Definitely am looking forward to the IOM trip glad the bike is all sorted now thank you 🙏👍🏍️

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

Condolences Derek and I hope your sister recovers well. I’d say the Green Goddess is looking really good with those boxes on. Hope you have a great time on the IOM. 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Nick thank you my sister is doing okay I’ve got the bike where I want it be good for me now I was thinking of getting a different bike sticking with this I am looking forward to the Isle of Man trip be able to take my mind off things thank you again🙏🏍️

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Sorry for your loss and your sisters ill health. I had a 64 plate the same as yours a few years ago, great bike and the engine modes etc were handy but it was seriously uncomfortable on touring rides, those seats are torture, if I’d kept it I’d have put an aftermarket seat on. Value for money though it was a belter. All the best mate 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

The newer seats are better I had a 2016 Z1000 sx with the seat re done. I appreciate that 🙏👍🏍️

[@AdamsLifeRiding]

So sorry to hear about your Brother passing. Sending my condolences. I hope your sister recovers well.. tje bike looks fantastic pal

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Adam the state I was in last week wouldn’t like to wish it on anyone it’s hard I appreciate your thoughts definitely looking forward to the IOM trip to take things of my mind for a bit 🙏🏍️

[@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides]

Sorry to hear about your brother. I lost my younger brothers last year. It’s something you don’t expect. My thoughts are with you mate

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you it’s hard losing a younger brother only 60 years old my sister is doing ok 🙏🏍️

[@GapBahnDirk]

I am very sad to hear that bad news Derek. All we can do is live life to the full.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you GBD your right you never know ow what’s around the corner Billy a biker too my sister had a mild stroke so she’ll be okay fingers crossed 🙏🏍️👍

[@avon57]

I'm very sorry to hear this news, Derek. Thinking of you at this time. Take care, mate.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you appreciate it 🙏🏍️

[@stevecoppin4278]

Derek Sorry to hear of brother & sister , please take care on your way IOM , till the next time ride safe

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Steve thank you I’m looking forward to the trip take my mind off things at home definitely will be careful 🙏👍🏍️

[@2wheeledwillie395]

So sorry to hear of your brothers passing mate 🙏 very sad and way too young...your bike looks amazing with the top box fitted 👍 Take care buddy

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi not one but 2 bits of bad news I don’t know if if was coming or going it’s been hard last week. Just looking forward to the IOM trip so can my mind of things for a bit Thank you Willie my brother was named William 🙏🏍️

[@3004andycox]

Condolences Derek

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Andy 🙏🙏

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Sorry to hear about your brother . Bike looks nice , good that you are getting away for a while to the I.O.M . Life is to short not to travel and not to have what you want look after yourself Derek cheers

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi think I need that trip to clear my mind a bit only 60 he was my brother. My sister was a mild stroke so hopefully she’ll be okay but what a knock down 2 things at once. Has for the bike I’ve got it where I want it to be be very useful for me now thank you I appreciate your thoughts 🙏🏍️👍

[@icedidi]

always on the end of the phone mate. Bike is looking as it should - a sports tourer that can rip yer arms off! Have a great time in IOM.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Nick I appreciate that think I’ve got the bike where I want it now be very useful for me 👍🏍️🙏

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Very sad times for you, Derek. I hope your sister has a full recovery and you have a great time on the Island 😊 that top box should be big enough for one of your world-famous chocolate cakes 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi James when we meet later on in the year I’ll Bring one of them cakes safe transport now with the top box. Rita had a mild stroke so hopefully will recover good. Billy was a biker too trying to get a a sidecar outfit for the coffin. I need that trip clear my head thank you 🙏🏍️👍

[@davidz8]

So sorry to hear about your brother and sister, be careful on the bike as your mind can wander when tragedy strikes. I think the top box looks great, especially with the cowel on the back. Enjoy the IOM.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi David thank you my sister her stroke was a mild one so she’ll be okay. My brother was an out and out biker too. I was lucky to get that top box half price £350 from £700 Kawasaki know how to charge but I think all motorbike luggage is expensive these days I’ve got the bike where I want it be very useful for me now 🙏👍🏍️

[@davidz8]

@@SOLOMOTOUK I think I am local to you, I live near Kenilworth, I bought my 2024 Sx a few weeks ago, I am just about to hit 1000 miles, it is a fantastic bike. Have a great time away.

[@volt8684]

That bike is beautiful much better than crap bmw. ( owned 1 never again). Sorry for your loss.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi thank you. I’ll never go to back to a bmw. Billy to soon 🙏👍🏍️

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Have subscribed mate

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Timothy 🙏🏍️😎

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Bike looks great

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you Timothy got it where I need it should work well for on my trips 🙏👍🏍️

[@ruahinesrider]

Oh 😲no Derek.Sorry to hear about your brother Derek. Hope your Sister gets better soon. I like the back rest on top box & colour coded too.

[@ruahinesrider]

I got a Power bronze headlight protector it sticks in with 3M stickers.When I put nose 👃 fairing on I had to dremel a few mm off edge so it would fit.Headlight on a Triumph isn't cheap $500-$600nz.When I got a stone chip on Interceptor headlight it cost $130nz for whole headlight with bucket. Triumph Trident 🔱 much better & more comfy bike though & has a plush seat.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Thank you RR brothers passing came quicker than we thought it would have and sister is doing ok. Has for the I’ve got it where I need to be with it now be very useful for my trips thank you again 👍🏍️🙏

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@ruahinesrider you definitely need headlight protection saves a fortune in the long run I suppose where you live thing are not cheap. Be honest with you I might buy the R&G headlight protection look ugly but they work be cheaper than buying a new headlight 👍🏍️😎

[@ruahinesrider]

@@SOLOMOTOUK Powerbronze do bike specific headlight protector & is barely noticeable apart from the 3M double sided stickers.They might do one for your bike they do heaps of models.Always getting stones flicking up at you from cars coming towards you & cars & bikes in front of you so worth protecting.When I put nose 👃 cone on had to sand a few mm off with dremel to fit in side.

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@ruahinesrider I’ll have a look but I’m sure only R&G do them. Bet it was a bit nerve racking having to trim yours 👍🏍️😎