Time to hang up boots...

[GIXser]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..
thanks to all that stood behind team LG.. ofcourse i will continue to support sloan in his racing endevours. and hopefully he will continue flying team LG's flag.

on the flip side... if someone wants to get into some competitive racing here's your chance...
im gonna sell everything i have related to bikes..

Bugdens bike" 203 HP at the rear wheel k8 gsxr
paddock stands
All road fairing brand new
additional 2 front rims and 3 rears.,
a set of tire warmers
brand new set of wets Dunlops
3 sets of used Dunlops (20 laps)
and lots of additional spares...

won't sell anything seperate.........yet

alll of the above for $22 K

Cheers team.

[YellowDog]

You're just hanging up your racing boots.

Right?

[sinfull]

Ya know damn well ya gonna regret it !
Lots of coin to have tied up i know, but perhaps a step in another direction within the sport ? You went from track day to the most competitive class there is !! Can see why your not having fun, would go as far as saying us tail end charlies holding everyone up in F2 would get more enjoyment out of what we are doing mate !!!
You've done far too much to promote racing, for anyone to just say ok see ya !!!
Take my trumpy out in F1 on the 26th 27th and do it for the hell of it, knowing its stock and the set up is alllll wrong hahaha and there aint no points to be had !!!
If my posties bike was ready i'd say try that (even more fun)

[Tony.OK]

Noooo!!!!!

Gutted mate.........really am, now who will I play with?

Anyone want to buy my bike so I can buy Ed's?

[Pussy]

Don't be a poofta, Ed! You're just having a bad hair day.
You've put a lot of effort and commitment into your racing.... too much to chuck it.
It will look better in a week's time

[chanceyy]

:scratch: now that sounds like a darn good offer from sinny Ed. :clap:

Guess it really depends on your reasons for giving up, but Sinfull could be hitting the nail on the head?

anyhow for what ever your reasons, we hope to still see ya at the track, its not the same without ya smiling face there. Take care

[Biggles08]

.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

[Marknz]

go on biggles, you know you want to...

[Tony.OK]

Or.........................Ed could have a lovely chat with LG about buying him out then they give Tony a call to come ride it for them :whistle: yes it was a joke
Ed, hope this doesn't mean ya won't be back at the track even if for a catch up, won't be the same without ya there buddy :hug:

[James Deuce]

Good on you chap, takes balls to say that out loud.

[Kiwi Graham]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..
thanks to all that stood behind team LG.. ofcourse i will continue to support sloan in his racing endevours. and hopefully he will continue flying team LG's flag.

on the flip side... if someone wants to get into some competitive racing here's your chance...
im gonna sell everything i have related to bikes..

Bugdens bike" 203 HP at the rear wheel k8 gsxr
paddock stands
All road fairing brand new
additional 2 front rims and 3 rears.,
a set of tire warmers
brand new set of wets Dunlops
3 sets of used Dunlops (20 laps)
and lots of additional spares...

won't sell anything seperate.........yet

alll of the above for $22 K

Cheers team.

I didn't intimidate ya yesterday mate, did I? ;)

Bit of a bugger eh, What are you going to do with all that free time, not to mention money!

[Biggles08]

I didn't intimidate ya yesterday mate, did I? ;)

Bit of a bugger eh, What are you going to do with all that free time, not to mention money!


Yeah I think I might sell my bike and all my gear too cause you intimidated me too Graham...its all your fault:baby:.

[Biggles08]

go on biggles, you know you want to...


nope! I can't handle a 600 let alone a 1000cc....Go ahead bro...its all yours :drool:

[Peter Smith]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..


I've seen a few racers in this position, I have been there myself.
Racing starts as fun, then it gets competitive, then it gets expensive, then the presure is on to perform well while everyone wants to beat ya.
The expense keep increasing, end result is too much presure and racing is not fun anymore.
I gave up racing for 15 years and have just got back into Posties and am determined to keep it as "just fun" and avoid the old traps as above.
Hopefully some time off will see ya right and then come back for the fun of the sport we all love.
All the best for the future and good luck with the sale.

[KS34]

I had a funny feeling you were going to do this. Good on you for seeing the signs pointless doing something if you are not 100% into it. But PLEASE stay involved in the sport, It's not mine to say but thank you for what you have done for the sport in such a short time, ie bringing LG to motorcycle racing and the stuff you have done for the winter series and of course your help with me trying to find sponsorship. See you at the track I hope!:rockon:

[Sidewinder]

loan please!
and a test ride aswell

[Pussy]

Well if it's a definite, Ed... you have represented your sponsors VERY well.

[Tony.OK]

Well if it's a definite, Ed... you have represented your sponsors VERY well.

Here here...............whatever anyone else says Ed, ya have left your mark in a very short space of time, extra races, TV spots, helped Sloan go international, etc..................Thanks bro!!

Giz a go on that bike before ya sell it too :2thumbsup

[Quasievil]

He clearly hasnt told most of you the truth or full story, Eddie has brought a KTM560smr Motard , he like so many has seen the light.

[slowpoke]

I've seen a few racers in this position, I have been there myself.
Racing starts as fun, then it gets competitive, then it gets expensive, then the presure is on to perform well while everyone wants to beat ya.
The expense keep increasing, end result is too much presure and racing is not fun anymore.
I gave up racing for 15 years and have just got back into Posties and am determined to keep it as "just fun" and avoid the old traps as above.
Hopefully some time off will see ya right and then come back for the fun of the sport we all love.
All the best for the future and good luck with the sale.

Aaaaaaaaah the beauty of being blardy hopeless, no-one expects fuck-all, ya give 'em fuck-all and ya have a ball doin' it..........come to think of it that sounds disturbingly like my sex-life.....

Peoples priorities change, interests change, risk/return equation changes...it's just life., but ya will be missed fella.

For mine I'll miss havin' all the chicks around, the good lookin' rooster drew 'em like flies to poo.....er, that didn't quite come out right.....

[White trash]

Good on ya Ed, as I told you yesterday mate, I'm behind ya 100%.

There's a lot to be said for getting out of it while you still can, I don't miss the shit one bit mate.

[ArcherWC]

Mate you have been saying it for ages, good on you for staying and helping the sport/Sloan for so long.

Time to get a dirt bike now mate, have some fun :-)

[JayRacer37]

Oh Ed. It won't be the same :)

Good on ya for making the choice for you. As everyone has said, I hope we still see you around the tracks.

Jay

[Frenchy]

Stink i had the most fun ever battling with you on your old bike!! (couldn't keep up with your new one!) like every one has said wont be the same with out you mate! :(

[scrivy]

Ed hasn't told you buggas the truth!!

Come on Ed, tell it like it is...................



He really wants to go classic sidecar racing!!!!! $6000 buys you one hell of a fun machine, and only $1000/year running expenses!!!! You simply cannot get better value for money than that!!

:woohoo:

[Sidewinder]

in all my time on bikes and at the track im still waiting to see someone hang up their boots! far mine are always on the floor under my leather in the carboard, or is it just a saying that im to young to understand?

[wharfy]

As John Wayne would say " A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do..."

[Sidewinder]

As John Wayne would say " A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do..."

i would but i have noithing to do

[Toast]

Sad to hear, Ed, was always good sharing the track and the pits with ya. All the best with whatever takes up ya time now though, and hopefully we’ll still see ya at the track holding Sloan’s brolly :niceone:

[_STAIN_]

. But PLEASE stay involved in the sport, It's not mine to say but thank you for what you have done for the sport in such a short time, ie bringing LG to motorcycle racing and the stuff you have done for the winter series and of course your help with me trying to find sponsorship. See you at the track I hope!:rockon:

+1 Thank you for all that you have done to promote Road Racing ( probably more that mnz in the same time )

[Pussy]

Ed hasn't told you buggas the truth!!

Come on Ed, tell it like it is...................



He really wants to go classic sidecar racing!!!!! $6000 buys you one hell of a fun machine, and only $1000/year running expenses!!!! You simply cannot get better value for money than that!!

:woohoo:

Yeah... but Ed is not quite lippy enough for a sidecar racer.... :whistle:

Wishing you all the best, Ed!

[HDTboy]

That make me sad

[CHOPPA]

I reackon ed is gonna be the marketing manager for the nats we have all been lookin for!

All money and prizes to the premier class!! :buggerd:

[scrivy]

Yeah... but Ed is not quite lippy enough for a sidecar racer.... :whistle:


WHY YOU SON OF A B!TCH.... WHY I SHOULD KNOCK SOME OF YOUR TEETH OUT, AND FEED THEM......................................

Oh yeah, I see your point Pussy........ ;):Oops:

[Pussy]

WHY YOU SON OF A B!TCH.... WHY I SHOULD KNOCK SOME OF YOUR TEETH OUT, AND FEED THEM......................................

Oh yeah, I see your point Pussy........ ;):Oops:

And Ed regularly uses words bigger than one syllable, too! :p

[Kickaha]

All money and prizes to the premier class!! :buggerd:

Cool, sidecar boys should be well looked after then
:finger:

[Tony.OK]

And Ed regularly uses words bigger than one syllable, too! :p

Not to mention that if Ed joined you 3 wheel sliders you'd have the best looking hair with highlights and smell so much better than old rubber and oil :whistle:

[Pussy]

Not to mention that if Ed joined you 3 wheel sliders you'd have the best looking hair with highlights and smell so much better than old rubber and oil :whistle:

I reckon those sidecar boys would all try to kiss him, too, Tony!
He's a bit too good looking to be mixing it with them

[Kickaha]

I reckon those sidecar boys would all try to kiss him, too, Tony!

Scrivy would but only because he's a homo

[Sidewinder]

Not to mention that if Ed joined you 3 wheel sliders you'd have the best looking hair with highlights and smell so much better than old rubber and oil :whistle:

yea but would all the sidecar boys have to wear 5yearold kids shirts aswell?

[scrivy]

And Ed regularly uses words bigger than one syllable, too! :p
Buga........


Cool, sidecar boys should be well looked after then
:finger:
Why?? You planning on winning a race Kick?? :killingme


Not to mention that if Ed joined you 3 wheel sliders you'd have the best looking hair with highlights and smell so much better than old rubber and oil :whistle:
You mean like Kick??


I reckon those sidecar boys would all try to kiss him, too, Tony!
He's a bit too good looking to be mixing it with them
Whats kissing got to do with it???? :whistle:


Scrivy would but only because he's a homo
You didn't call me that when you were last on your knees Kick...... you trying to set a double standard here???


yea but would all the sidecar boys have to wear 5 yearold kids shirts aswell?
Not really - just have to use hair dye to get rid of the grey hairs!!!

[GIXser]

I reackon ed is gonna be the marketing manager for the nats we have all been lookin for!

All money and prizes to the premier class!! :buggerd:

F' EN AYe.... i would like to stay involved, cos i love the sport, i think i just dont enjoy(as much as i used too)jumping on the thing anymore.

As far as side cars.. i hear what you boys get up to...(kinda turns me on...)
but sidecars is for berzerkers..... so ill give that a miss..

Well see what the future holds.. but ill never be to far away i reckon..:)
Cheers for the feedback people..

Except for sidewinder of course.. he's still a dribbling idiot:):msn-wink:

[Sidewinder]

F' EN AYe.... i would like to stay involved, cos i love the sport, i think i just dont enjoy(as much as i used too)jumping on the thing anymore.

As far as side cars.. i hear what you boys get up to...(kinda turns me on...)
but sidecars is for berzerkers..... so ill give that a miss..

Well see what the future holds.. but ill never be to far away i reckon..:)
Cheers for the feedback people..

Except for sidewinder of course.. he's still a dribbling idiot:):msn-wink:


you still love me edward