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EllieNZ
14th July 2009, 22:48
Hello,
My husband is the survivor of a motorbike accident. A sober driver pulled out right in front of him on the way home from work last November. Not only was his new bike a write off, but his left leg too and he suffered a head injury. He is progressing as can be expected. Now that he is more mobile he has gone back to fixing up his old motorbike, a Kawasaki 1000 Ltd. It is US spec'd. He has been modifying some of the ignition and other bits & bobs. He is now ready to get it ready for tuning.
As we are only receiving ACC - I had to leave my job to care for him, I cannot afford a mechanic to check the bike out, for my peace of mind. He has made a few mistakes that I picked up when chatting with him of his accomplishments, so I really would like to know if there is any keen mechanic, who enjoys older bike maintenance, who would donate their time to go over the bike with my husband.
In return, I can offer a nice lunch and a great chat with my husband, who is still so keen to get back on his bike again when his leg is healed.
Please feel free to contact me with for any further information you might need to know about the bike etc. Or maybe you know where I could find such a person.
We live 12km out of Waiuku and the kind person would have to come to our home. It is a lovely ride out to our place and I am sure the reward of helping a fellow biker get back in the saddle would be a buzz too.
Thanking you all in anticipation. :sunny:

chanceyy
14th July 2009, 22:52
there are lots of fantastic ppl on Kb so am sure someone mechanically minded will be along soon ..

good news your hubby is healing :yes:

Disco Dan
14th July 2009, 23:46
Bump.

PM Sent. :sunny:

Genestho
14th July 2009, 23:59
Bump! Sorry to hear this!

Highlander
15th July 2009, 00:10
I'm sure there are plenty on here. Just a matter of the right ones seeing this thread.

Unfortunately I'm mechanically retarded and in Tauranga otherwise I'd be round for hot scones and coffee.

Number One
15th July 2009, 06:20
Hot scones you say?

BUMP!

Mom
15th July 2009, 07:27
Welcome to KB, what a lovely post. I am sure that there will be someone along to offer a bit of assistance soon.

*bump*

Firefight
15th July 2009, 07:46
Hello,
My husband is the survivor of a motorbike accident. A sober driver pulled out right in front of him on the way home from work last November. Not only was his new bike a write off, but his left leg too and he suffered a head injury. He is progressing as can be expected. Now that he is more mobile he has gone back to fixing up his old motorbike, a Kawasaki 1000 Ltd. It is US spec'd. He has been modifying some of the ignition and other bits & bobs. He is now ready to get it ready for tuning.
As we are only receiving ACC - I had to leave my job to care for him, I cannot afford a mechanic to check the bike out, for my peace of mind. He has made a few mistakes that I picked up when chatting with him of his accomplishments, so I really would like to know if there is any keen mechanic, who enjoys older bike maintenance, who would donate their time to go over the bike with my husband.
In return, I can offer a nice lunch and a great chat with my husband, who is still so keen to get back on his bike again when his leg is healed.
Please feel free to contact me with for any further information you might need to know about the bike etc. Or maybe you know where I could find such a person.
We live 12km out of Waiuku and the kind person would have to come to our home. It is a lovely ride out to our place and I am sure the reward of helping a fellow biker get back in the saddle would be a buzz too.
Thanking you all in anticipation. :sunny:



I am not a quailifed bike Mechanic, but am pretty gud with that stuff, live at Pukekohe, and have a access to Bike mechanics if we get stuck (my second home is a local bike shop)

have just finished night shift, ring me or txt after 11.00 this am, sure I can help, as long as ur hubby dosn't want to talk about rugby:sick: or fishing:sick:

happy to come out and see if I can help



F/F txt or call 021 304 310 (after 11.00am pls)

EllieNZ
15th July 2009, 13:43
Definitely no rugby or fishing conversations from my hubby. Thanks for your offer and I will keep you in mind.
I am happy to say it was his new Suzuki that got wrecked. Many thanks.

EllieNZ
15th July 2009, 13:44
I have had some offers. I knew I was in the right place as this is a busy website. I am not a rider, but I understand the passion.

Nasty
15th July 2009, 13:46
I have had some offers. I knew I was in the right place as this is a busy website. I am not a rider, but I understand the passion.

Sounds like you got some good help coming. :):)

R1madness
15th July 2009, 14:13
congratulations on your post. Well done. And good on your man for wanting to get back to it. If i was in Wellington i would be happy to help. However since i am only in Chch i am happy to offer any help i can with advise etc. Good luck.

Monstaman
16th July 2009, 09:33
I would be round in 5 minutes if it weren't for my location.

I encourage any kb bros to help, pay it forward as you just never know when it will come back around ..maybe sooner that later.

Best for getting him sorted and on the road.

Genestho
16th July 2009, 10:43
Bump!!!!!!:yes:

cowpoos
16th July 2009, 21:01
Hello,
My husband is the survivor of a motorbike accident. A sober driver pulled out right in front of him on the way home from work last November. Not only was his new bike a write off, but his left leg too and he suffered a head injury. He is progressing as can be expected. Now that he is more mobile he has gone back to fixing up his old motorbike, a Kawasaki 1000 Ltd. It is US spec'd. He has been modifying some of the ignition and other bits & bobs. He is now ready to get it ready for tuning.
As we are only receiving ACC - I had to leave my job to care for him, I cannot afford a mechanic to check the bike out, for my peace of mind. He has made a few mistakes that I picked up when chatting with him of his accomplishments, so I really would like to know if there is any keen mechanic, who enjoys older bike maintenance, who would donate their time to go over the bike with my husband.
In return, I can offer a nice lunch and a great chat with my husband, who is still so keen to get back on his bike again when his leg is healed.
Please feel free to contact me with for any further information you might need to know about the bike etc. Or maybe you know where I could find such a person.
We live 12km out of Waiuku and the kind person would have to come to our home. It is a lovely ride out to our place and I am sure the reward of helping a fellow biker get back in the saddle would be a buzz too.
Thanking you all in anticipation. :sunny:
I'll contact someone who will be more than qualified to help...and hopefully he does...