Shameless self-promotion [Archive]

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 01:00

I've been handed a fantastic opportunity by Big Dave and the team at Kiwi Rider, and I've just whacked my first Blog post up.

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/jim-walsh-harley-davidson-fxdc-super.html

Mr Big Dave has been exceptionally patient while I lined all my ducks up, and I've managed to change jobs, have this week off to tidy some stuff up and I promise I will do my best to chuck at least one entry a week up until I get fired or killed for writing blogs with a misogynistic bent.

Without KB and Bob letting me practice, I wouldn't be doing this. Small beginnings, but it's enough to make me feel like a real writer.

I'm still up and buzzing and celebrating with with a Black Mac's or two.

Cheers!

Brian d marge

5th June 2009, 01:49

James

its a Harley .....

is the aircleaner sticking in your leg, are 2 bid dustbin lids flopping up and down, do you feel you are part off a love in generation .....:Police:

nice opening though , i for one am tired of this need to play acdc whenever a bike is on the TV

Stephen

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 07:11

In which Jim Un-waldo's. I enjoyed the larn!

What would be great is if folks could subscribe to the RSS feed too please.
More numbers means sponsors means better production values.

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James Deuce

5th June 2009, 07:14

James

its a Harley .....

is the aircleaner sticking in your leg, are 2 bid dustbin lids flopping up and down, do you feel you are part off a love in generation .....:Police:

nice opening though , i for one am tired of this need to play acdc whenever a bike is on the TV

Stephen

Thank you sir!

Remember folks, put the comments on the blog. Big Dave likes traffic.

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 07:20

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 07:29

Mikkel

5th June 2009, 08:29

Good on ya J.D. - although I thoroughly enjoyed the Harley review I am looking forward to them having you review some proper bikes :devil2:

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 08:30

Thank you sir! Remember, comments on the Blog!! :)

Mikkel

5th June 2009, 08:33

Thank you sir! Remember, comments on the Blog!! :)

Are you sure you want that? I mean...

When you write about this song or the other in your review, I of course just fire them up from youtube as we come along. Having just been to youtube I am wondering if you are out of your mind asking for comments. :scratch:
After all, I already hijacked a trademe auction of yours...

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 08:35

No worries dude. Just nothing openly insulting. In jokes are OK. ;)

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 08:45

As a moderator I am slightly to the right of Genghis Khan.

Mikkel

5th June 2009, 08:59

As a moderator I am slightly to the right of Genghis Khan.

So you're saying that you might be able to coax out the co-pilot head knock that Jim was talking about?

Genghis Khan was a communist too btw.

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 09:01

So you're saying that you might be able to coax out the co-pilot head knock that Jim was talking about?

Genghis Khan was a communist too btw.

I have no issues with communism as long as I'm in charge.

Mikkel

5th June 2009, 09:05

I have no issues with communism as long as I'm in charge.

You can be the secretary?

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 10:06

Like Boris Badenoff in a Rocky & Bullwinkle feature.

Ecclesnz

5th June 2009, 10:07

From someone who doesn't often read reviews it was a fantastic read.
I am not mechanically minded enough to understand all the figures thrown out (up) during the standard reviews.

This one was more like getting to go out and play at a race track without having to fill in all the OSH paperwork so to speak.

Thanks. :niceone:

98tls

5th June 2009, 10:23

Enjoyed that.At a point in my motorcycling lifetime where at times the head down arse up thing is getting a little annoying after a few hours in the saddle,you make the next step seem somewhat plesurable,my tunes of choice will include Steve Earle and plenty of Cure.Great read,well done.

FROSTY

5th June 2009, 11:57

but is Jim selling out to "The man" ? (rampant commercialism)
Good read dude

Headbanger

5th June 2009, 12:06

A good read indeed, Though its a pity to see the Harley becoming so refined. You buy them then you have to spend some serious coin getting some mongrel put back into them.

Perhaps they need to do a real retro model, Oil leaks, vibrations, see-saw suspension, a kick start, Huge set of bars,....but make it at least 120HP.

ManDownUnder

5th June 2009, 12:23

As a moderator I am slightly to the right of Genghis Khan.

Explains why you and SARGE seem to get on then...

Str8 Jacket

5th June 2009, 16:20

Will you be taking photo's of topless women? :mellow:

madmal64

5th June 2009, 16:25

Will you be taking photo's of topless women? :mellow:

You looking for a new job too?

Str8 Jacket

5th June 2009, 16:29

You looking for a new job too?

This thread is about Jim and YOU obviously were'nt at the meeting at Parrot and Jigger on Weds night :nono:

Congrats BTW Jim. Looks like you're getting a bit of a break lately :D

xwhatsit

5th June 2009, 16:34

Perhaps they need to do a real retro model, Oil leaks, vibrations, see-saw suspension, a kick start, Huge set of bars,....but make it at least 120HP.
I'd buy that. So long as they give it 1974 prices too :D

madmal64

5th June 2009, 16:36

This thread is about Jim and YOU obviously were'nt at the meeting at Parrot and Jigger on Weds night :nono:

Congrats BTW Jim. Looks like you're getting a bit of a break lately :D

You are right I wasnt there. I just had to post that Hels! That post of your was just waiting for that response.
Agree with the congrats too. Just had a read and its a well put together piece.

merv

5th June 2009, 16:51

Jim have you really left that old place of work of yours? Now tell me I won't be hearing any more gripes about working on holiday days and after hours and all that stuff. Hope its been a good life changer for you.

Also great write up about the Harley, and yeah bring on the pics of Hels :niceone:

Crasherfromwayback

5th June 2009, 17:01

I'm still up and buzzing and celebrating with with a Black Mac's or two.

Cheers!

If I'd known you'd be drinking Macs...not sure I would've lent you the bike mate!!

Motu

5th June 2009, 17:37

Good right up.You could of used a better non de plume for your new career though - ''Jim Walsh'' sounds just so damn boring,not original,and not believable.

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 17:40

Thank you folks *blush*.

I know Motu. "Fat Jim" was taken though.

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 18:34

I'd buy that. So long as they give it 1974 prices too :D

I know it's not what you mean - but I suspect one (74) in good order today would sell for more than it did in horiginally.

98tls

5th June 2009, 18:43

I know it's not what you mean - but I suspect one (74) in good order today would sell for more than it did in horiginally. Out of interest Dave can you remember what one would have been sold for then?

martybabe

5th June 2009, 19:33

Out of interest Dave can you remember what one would have been sold for then?

:) There aren't many none Harley bikes you could ask that question about are there....

Ah, Mr salesman, I see you have a 2009 R1 on display, how much would one of them have cost me 35 years ago?

In fact, can any one think of any, none Harley, 35 year+ continuous model production bikes? Goldwing? California? errrr :scratch:

98tls

5th June 2009, 19:37

:) There aren't many none Harley bikes you could ask that question about are there....

Ah, Mr salesman, I see you have a 2009 R1 on display, how much would one of them have cost me 35 years ago?

In fact, can any one think of any, none Harley, 35 year+ continuous model production bikes? Goldwing? California? errrr :scratch: True,does Ducati still do an SS?

Oscar

5th June 2009, 19:50

Nice work Jim.

Better'n my first effort I think, but my excuse is that BD gave me the Aussie Flu when I was in Das Aukland.

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 20:00

Out of interest Dave can you remember what one would have been sold for then?

Nah - 74 I was a year off my learners.

'76ish I can remember the brochure. It was my favourite book for years.

The XLCR1000 and wanting wanting one sooooooo badly. I ended up with a SR 500 cafe racer instead.

Big Dave

5th June 2009, 20:01

Nice work Jim.

Better'n my first effort I think, but my excuse is that BD gave me the Aussie Flu when I was in Das Aukland.

I caught it in Hamilton.

98tls

5th June 2009, 20:05

Nah - 74 I was a year off my learners.

'76ish I can remember the brochure. It was my favourite book for years.

The XLCR1000 and wanting wanting one sooooooo badly. I ended up with a SR 500 cafe racer instead. Wasnt havin a crack at how old you are dave:blank:just thought you may know what they sold for new back in the day,bit off topic but have a gander at the GS550 in the thread i posted up earlier in Classic bikes forum.

Headbanger

5th June 2009, 20:09

I was born in 74......BEST YEAR EVER.

Surely we can find a list price for a 74 HD? and then change it in to modern figures?

98tls

5th June 2009, 20:12

I was born in 74......BEST YEAR EVER.

Surely we can find a list price for a 74 HD? and then change it in to modern figures? Typical young cunt,wants everyone else to do the hard work.<_<

Headbanger

5th June 2009, 20:18

Typical young cunt,wants everyone else to do the hard work.<_<

When I enslave the South Island your going to be my number one ditch digger.:eek:

98tls

5th June 2009, 20:25

When I enslave the South Island your going to be my number one ditch digger.:eek: :niceone::killingmeCan i bring my 4 legged mate?he seems to love digging holes.:argue:

Headbanger

5th June 2009, 20:33

:niceone::killingmeCan i bring my 4 legged mate?he seems to love digging holes.:argue:

Could I stop you bringing your 4 legged mate?

I'd be a shit enslaver, I'd just find a fire, crack a beer, and ask how she be?

crazefox

5th June 2009, 20:33

On ya jimmy:jerry:

98tls

5th June 2009, 20:43

Could I stop you bringing your 4 legged mate?

I'd be a shit enslaver, I'd just find a fire, crack a beer, and ask how she be? Methinks not,seems to go everywhere else i go,jumped in the ute the other day then thought "fuck it forgot the dog" few seconds later he stuck his ugly head out from behind my seat,thats the problem with late model utes,theres to much room behind the seat.Even though hes only got 3 legs that work the sly fucker can still jump through an open car window if needs be.Pic of him on a bad day.Hes got that "turn ya back fucker and in the front i go"look.

James Deuce

5th June 2009, 20:54

Nice work Jim.

Better'n my first effort I think, but my excuse is that BD gave me the Aussie Flu when I was in Das Aukland.

He did pull a fish out of water on you. Bit like sticking me on an adventure bike.

caseye

5th June 2009, 21:07

Nice write up there james,HD's not my cuppa tea but review a new Virago or similar and I'll be there boots an all.Yeah I know put it on the mag site too, I will I promise.

Oscar

5th June 2009, 21:11

He did pull a fish out of water on you. Bit like sticking me on an adventure bike.

That can be arranged...

xwhatsit

5th June 2009, 21:39

In fact, can any one think of any, none Harley, 35 year+ continuous model production bikes? Goldwing? California? errrr :scratch:
Heaps. Honda Super Cub, CT90/110, CB750 (sure... it's DOHC now... and mostly sold only in Japan... but the Harleys have been through a few changes too).

How long was the Speed Twin in production...? Sure it changed names a few times... but the same bike really?

Ocean1

5th June 2009, 23:33

Nice stack of wordz, dude.

Glad about the new job too, all sounds very promising.

Insanity_rules

5th June 2009, 23:52

I have no issues with communism as long as I'm in charge.

I'm more in favour of fascism myself, as long as I'm the Dictator.:niceone:

AD345

6th June 2009, 10:01

In which Jim Un-waldo's. I enjoyed the larn!

What would be great is if folks could subscribe to the RSS feed too please.
More numbers means sponsors means better production values.

Y'know, I would subscribe - if I could figure out a way that didn't involve having to change to some incredibly annoying home-page a la Google.

I've never been able to figure out this RSS stuff. I have a nice little widgetthingy on the side of my desktop (I use Vista) that gives me updates from Granny Herald. If there is a way to add Kiwirider into that then I'm in, otherwise - sorry.

James Deuce

6th June 2009, 12:16

IE 7 & 8 do RSS feeds, as does Firefox, without using iGoogle (mind you iGoogle is bloody useful once you get it organised).

Click on the RSS feed icon on whatever page you are on and you can add an icon for the RSS feed to you links (IE) or bookmarks (Firefox) bar.

You can also subscribe to the RSS feed through Microsoft Outlook 2007 is you have it.

AD345

6th June 2009, 14:57

IE 7 & 8 do RSS feeds, as does Firefox, without using iGoogle (mind you iGoogle is bloody useful once you get it organised).

Click on the RSS feed icon on whatever page you are on and you can add an icon for the RSS feed to you links (IE) or bookmarks (Firefox) bar.

You can also subscribe to the RSS feed through Microsoft Outlook 2007 is you have it.

Done, like a dog's dinner.

Works out that IE has to be the subscribing vehicles to add it to my sidebar. It don't work in Firefox.

All good now, cheers.

Big Dave

6th June 2009, 16:21

I've only got my head around it (RSS) recently too. But it's a great way of managing a lot of data. I have set up myYahoo - mainly because I like what Flickr does better than Picasa - but either Igoogle or it is good. And there are a heap of others.

Then I customised the page with the feeds I like so I can filter the shizzle from the whizzle at a glance. (Unfortunately that is typed with an Australian accent).

On the KR site with the netlines thing that opens in the left hand column I used Yahoo pipes to grab feeds that are searched as 'motorcycle', from a heap of different news services and sites - as well as picking up the RSS from SBK and MotoGB and our affiliated sites.

Then I used a javascipt to condense them and run several feeds in a small space.

They open in a pop-up window that I park somewhere on the desk top and surf any interesting headlines.

Sometimes it needs a page refresh/reload to hit all the searches in time, but it pumps out some interesting data too.

http://www.kiwirider.co.nz

For the KR Blog, so far Jim, Nash, Racing Dave, Oscar, Mike Esdaile, Robert Cochrane, the Juniors and all the other usual suspects are lined up to contribute - and are working on some interesting projects.

Just gotta go through due process before we can add content from BT, Josh and more too.

Big Dave

6th June 2009, 16:43

That can be arranged...

That *should* be arranged.

Ocean1

6th June 2009, 17:02

That *should* be arranged.

Oh hell yeah...

Bags I'm on the support team. :devil2:

Oscar

6th June 2009, 17:05

That *should* be arranged.

Next time I'm in Wellytown (unless 4skins is willing).

James Deuce

6th June 2009, 17:49

Gahh. Bring a stretcher.

Paul in NZ

6th June 2009, 17:54

Gahh. Bring a stretcher.

Speaking of which - wheres that penis pump you borrowed stumpy?

Oh - not that kind of stretcher eh?

Why don't you road test a proper motorcycle? I could turn you loose on Vickis Suzuki if you like? Oh go on, back to back the TR6C with a new Scrambler then....

James Deuce

6th June 2009, 18:10

Why don't you road test a proper motorcycle? I could turn you loose on Vickis Suzuki if you like? Oh go on, back to back the TR6C with a new Scrambler then....

Done! That is a corker of an idea, and we could make something of a day of it!

(Pssst - the Suzuki could be good for a laugh too!)

Paul in NZ

6th June 2009, 19:03

Done! That is a corker of an idea, and we could make something of a day of it!

(Pssst - the Suzuki could be good for a laugh too!)

Sweet - let me know when. If it's too hard getting a new scrambler just pick a day and disappear with the trophy, you can't test it with me about fretting...

Oscar

6th June 2009, 20:47

I made my second Rocket III blog post.
It was tricky, as due to work and flu, I haven't had much of a chance to ride it...

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/search/label/Oscar

James Deuce

7th June 2009, 08:11

You did good stringing words together while suffering the deadly H1XY influenza virus.

James Deuce

8th June 2009, 07:36

I promise I'll stop the shameless self promotion when the novelty wears off. Which may be never.

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/jim-walsh-were-all-going-on-bear-hunt.html

Big Dave

8th June 2009, 11:12

Noice. Insert Elmer Fudd waaff here.

You can put this on your metro facebook or similar page.

<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/~r/KiwiriderMagazine/~6/5"><img src="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/KiwiriderMagazine.5.gif" alt="KIWIRIDER MAGAZINE" style="border:0"></a><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/headlineanimator/install?id=i3gia8qd2amia399ue0hsrvscs&w=5" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'haHowto', 'width=520,height=600,toolbar=no,address=no,resiza ble=yes,scrollbars'); return false" target="_blank">↑ Grab this Headline Animator</a>

Oscar

8th June 2009, 11:18

Noice. Insert Elmer Fudd waaff here.

You can put this on your metro facebook or similar page.

<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/~r/KiwiriderMagazine/~6/5"><img src="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/KiwiriderMagazine.5.gif" alt="KIWIRIDER MAGAZINE" style="border:0"></a><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/headlineanimator/install?id=i3gia8qd2amia399ue0hsrvscs&w=5" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'haHowto', 'width=520,height=600,toolbar=no,address=no,resiza ble=yes,scrollbars'); return false" target="_blank">↑ Grab this Headline Animator</a>

I just talked to The Publisher.
He sounded awful.

If he dies, can I keep the Rocket?

Big Dave

8th June 2009, 11:39

Must play with others. And I have to get more bling fitted presently.

I haven't seen him for a month so take your germ spreading aspersions elsewhere. :-P

Oscar

8th June 2009, 11:47

Must play with others. And I have to get more bling fitted presently.

I haven't seen him for a month so take your germ spreading aspersions elsewhere. :-P

No, no I wasn't inferring that you infected the man - he appears to be suffering from summat even nastier, a virulent West Auckland strain that incubates in the upholstery of HQ Holdens and such.

Big Dave

9th June 2009, 17:50

Stick with me and I'll make youse famous kids:

http://www.kiwirider.co.nz

Oscar

9th June 2009, 19:56

More on the Rocket:

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/

Mikkel

9th June 2009, 20:24

Stick with me and I'll make youse famous kids:

http://www.kiwirider.co.nz

What do we do if famous is the very last thing we want to be? (Seeing as sitting down and shutting up isn't an option... ;) )

Big Dave

9th June 2009, 21:51

What do we do if famous is the very last thing we want to be? (Seeing as sitting down and shutting up isn't an option... ;) )

I'll look after it for you.

SARGE

9th June 2009, 23:01

Explains why you and SARGE seem to get on then...

Genghis Khan???

yea .. i fucked him ...

James Deuce

14th June 2009, 23:21

And ignoring poor old Ghengis Khan's fate.....

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/jim-walsh-hog-flu.html

Krayy

15th June 2009, 13:17

'Bout time you took yourself seriously :bleh:

Great write ups so far...but no Buells yet? What's up with that? :2guns:

Big Dave

15th June 2009, 13:24

From when we were still building the site.

http://web.me.com/david_cohen_design/KIWIRIDER/Vault_Index/Entries/2009/1/29_Ridden%3A_Buell_1125R.html