This is no eulogy but I have to say a few words about John, aka Driller. I first met driller at the infamous " FZ-1 test day " at bruntingthorpe in august 2006. At the time there was a very small band of FZ-1 owners ( myself included) who were struggling against the overwhelming FZS tribe ! It brought us together , and that started a friendship between us that didnt wane.. That day I met a very unassuming charming man who just had that spark, that joy of life, and was such great company to be with. I later learned that this often dishevelled man was in fact absolutely loaded ! LOL..part of johns charisma tbh, and he never let it become a barrier to meeting and chatting with anyone.I remember him casually asking me if I could rebuild his coachhouse, and the sum of £80k was casually mentioned ! ....yet he got great fun from just riding his bike and meeting up with his buddies. I recall riding from Rugby to Marlborough just for a cup of tea, such was the attraction to meet him. My only regret now is I didnt put work off and make even more time to just meet up and chew the cud. That to me is real friendship and comaraderie...just nice being in each others company. John had that by the absolute bucketful ! Farewell, one of the great characters I have ever met.