Been thinkin bout this....

[Waihou Thumper]

We all chat on Kiwibiker with out alias's etc....
We all PM each other and say hello, we also have a great rappor and have fun.
There are occasions where we meet, ride, drink coffee and shoot the shit!
The thing is, on the odd occasion we all meet and have a really great ride or be it a weekend get together, I feel it would be good to try and introduce each other with our Kiwibiker name on out helmet or bike or both if you want to....
Dakar riders have the blood group on the helmet and sometimes on the bike as well as the name, so why can't we?

What we need is some nice person to have access to that decal cutting thingy machine, advertise this and maybe it will take off? I for one would be keen yo have NZKTM and A+ on my helmet and bike....
It would help identify me on group rides and act as bit of an ice-breaker too for new riders and those www stragers we keep chatting to! :)

What do you guys think? I think it could be cool, we are already members of an exclusive club..ADV has decals, we can have identities too, plus the extra bonus, blood type! :)

[nothingflash]

Yeah great idea. I used to use my wifes NZ Blood Collection key ring because it's red and easy to find if I drop it until it was pointed out to me that it has HER blood type on it :oi-grr:

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah great idea. I used to use my wifes NZ Blood Collection key ring because it's red and easy to find if I drop it until it was pointed out to me that it has HER blood type on it :oi-grr:

The idea is we ALL have the same I.D. The kwibiker name, the blood type on the helmet, ot the bike somewhere....
It will identify us on group rides and if anythinf untoward happens...?
There are occasions where we don't always know the real name of our fellow rider....(been there done that on the biggies)
It happens.
This will help the cause....I am sure..:hug:
We just need the support and a clever sign writer with a motorbike belonging to Kiwibiker....:)

[nothingflash]

We just need thw support and a clever sign writer with a motorbike belonging to Kiwibiker....:)

There must be one around here somewhere? DAKAR (if you read this) - perhaps Mr Newdick?

[paddy]

We all chat on Kiwibiker with out alias's etc....
We all PM each other and say hello, we also have a great rappor and have fun.
There are occasions where we meet, ride, drink coffee and shoot the shit!
The thing is, on the odd occasion we all meet and have a really great ride or be it a weekend get together, I feel it would be good to try and introduce each other with our Kiwibiker name on out helmet or bike or both if you want to....
Dakar riders have the blood group on the helmet and sometimes on the bike as well as the name, so why can't we?

What we need is some nice person to have access to that decal cutting thingy machine, advertise this and maybe it will take off? I for one would be keen yo have NZKTM and A+ on my helmet and bike....
It would help identify me on group rides and act as bit of an ice-breaker too for new riders and those www stragers we keep chatting to! :)

What do you guys think? I think it could be cool, we are already members of an exclusive club..ADV has decals, we can have identities too, plus the extra bonus, blood type! :)

I wouldn't worry about blood type - the hospital is going to give you Oneg until they have typed and crossed you themselves anyway. I like the idea of KB names though - it's always hard to track real names against who you actually talk to on KB. How can we ensure that the adhesive on any decals is helmet compatible?

[Dakar]

[QUOTE=NZKTM;1129537526]
What we need is some nice person to have access to that decal cutting thingy machine, advertise this and maybe it will take off? I for one would be keen yo have NZKTM and A+ on my helmet and bike....
It would help identify me on group rides and act as bit of an ice-breaker too for new riders and those www stragers we keep chatting to! :)

[QUOTE]

i can help with the decals, i know a chap, he did my bike when i sprayed it black, obviously its his business, but if we get enough people interested we could get a bulk purchase deal im sure. If someone comes up with the art, ill check it out and see what it will cost,

[Waihou Thumper]

I wouldn't worry about blood type - the hospital is going to give you Oneg until they have typed and crossed you themselves anyway. I like the idea of KB names though - it's always hard to track real names against who you actually talk to on KB. How can we ensure that the adhesive on any decals is helmet compatible?

Thanks...I am sure that if it happened.....The Blood type on your helmet might stand for something like a 'Medic Alert' bracelet? I don't know....But coming from an Emergency Services background the information may be a great startting point. Why would you fake a blood type on your helmet?

As for the adhesive quality? I have had and still have a few good quality decals on my helmet and they would have no issue staying there with no apparent damge to your helmet.....
You ain't gonna change blood type are ya? :)
Vampires amongst us......
The sort of decals I am thinking of are vinyl, easy to put on and take of, leave no residue, and are cheap.....
Fore instance, a name, blood type may be just $10-12....easy..

[XF650]

Have you thought of contacting SpankMe to see if it's possible to add members names to the KB stickers that are already available?

[CookMySock]

The idea is we ALL have the same I.D. The kwibiker name, the blood type on the helmet, ot the bike somewhere....All that i missing is the KB wave. :Oops:

Steve

[junkmanjoe]

ill have junkmanjoe F as i did shit in school....:pinch:

[junkmanjoe]

All that i missing is the KB wave. :Oops:

Steve

its hand on the helmet.... or both hands at same time....:crazy:

[Waihou Thumper]

[QUOTE=NZKTM;1129537526]
What we need is some nice person to have access to that decal cutting thingy machine, advertise this and maybe it will take off? I for one would be keen yo have NZKTM and A+ on my helmet and bike....
It would help identify me on group rides and act as bit of an ice-breaker too for new riders and those www stragers we keep chatting to! :)

[QUOTE]

i can help with the decals, i know a chap, he did my bike when i sprayed it black, obviously its his business, but if we get enough people interested we could get a bulk purchase deal im sure. If someone comes up with the art, ill check it out and see what it will cost,

Maybe two sizes, one for the helmet across the back or on the side. Then maybe the bike somewhere? No real options, primarily helmet and maybe front guard or tank?

[Waihou Thumper]

ill have junkmanjoe F as i did shit in school....:pinch:

Kiwkibiker name and your real blood type or maybe a emergency number? I am open to suggestions...

[Mom]

Why would you fake a blood type on your helmet?


Why would you want to put it there anyway? Heaven forbid you ever get damaged enough to require any kind of blood transfusion, but frankly no doctor in their right mind is going to take one look at your helmet and say "give him 2 units of B- stat!"

KB handle yes, blood type NO.

[babyB]

Why would you want to put it there anyway? Heaven forbid you ever get damaged enough to require any kind of blood transfusion, but frankly no doctor in their right mind is going to take one look at your helmet and say "give him 2 units of B- stat!"

KB handle yes, blood type NO.
agrees

maybe list it in ya phone if ya wish "ICE blood type" but still it wouldnt realy matter. ...... but if you have a rare/strange grouping ya should be carrying/ wearing something anyway.

my kb name came from my bike decal/nickname

[Waihou Thumper]

Why would you want to put it there anyway? Heaven forbid you ever get damaged enough to require any kind of blood transfusion, but frankly no doctor in their right mind is going to take one look at your helmet and say "give him 2 units of B- stat!"

KB handle yes, blood type NO.

Well, if the blood type is a bit rare or there are issues, surely this might help the process. I for one am A rHcess + Might this help? I don't know, other than the services have a guidance to start?
If blood type is not good how is it that the years of Dakar has helped the riders and medics? With it identified on entry forms etc?

[Waihou Thumper]

agrees

maybe list it in ya phone if ya wish "ICE blood type" but still it wouldnt realy matter. ...... but if you have a rare/strange grouping ya should be carrying/ wearing something anyway.

my kb name came from my bike decal/nickname

Going to happen there and then...
Just like I.C.E another tool is all...
It might save a bit of trouble matching blood groups is all.....
I don't know...
the main thing is it could be used for a first response....

[Waihou Thumper]

Have you thought of contacting SpankMe to see if it's possible to add members names to the KB stickers that are already available?

This is an option..Thanks

[paddy]

Why would you want to put it there anyway? Heaven forbid you ever get damaged enough to require any kind of blood transfusion, but frankly no doctor in their right mind is going to take one look at your helmet and say "give him 2 units of B- stat!"

KB handle yes, blood type NO.

Yup. That was my point above. In the Dakar it is a known standard. In the "normal" world I doubt it would even be noticed let alone acted on.

@NZKTM My point with the adhesive was not that it might come off, but that everyone says don't stick stickers on (or paint) your helmet. They can cause invisible weakening of the polycarbonate shell. That is to say, the weakening would not be noted until you were in an accident and needed the full strength of your helmet. It is also my understanding that fibreglass helmets are immune to this issue. Google should tell you more...

[Waihou Thumper]

Yup. That was my point above. In the Dakar it is a known standard. In the "normal" world I doubt it would even be noticed let alone acted on.

@NZKTM My point with the adhesive was not that it might come off, but that everyone says don't stick stickers on (or paint) your helmet. They can cause invisible weakening of the polycarbonate shell. That is to say, the weakening would not be noted until you were in an accident and needed the full strength of your helmet. It is also my understanding that fibreglass helmets are immune to this issue. Google should tell you more...

If I was in an accident that needed the 'full strength' of my helmet, I might need the details still 'adhered' to my lid? perhaps? Blood type....maybe?

[kevfromcoro]

Well is a great idea... blood group on the back of your helmet..
the only thing i think about is we know its there.. but are the ambo drivers going to look on your helmet... it needs to be a standard thing were all bikers may chose to do this....
just my thoughts.

[paddy]

Well, if the blood type is a bit rare or there are issues, surely this might help the process. I for one am A rHcess + Might this help? I don't know, other than the services have a guidance to start?
If blood type is not good how is it that the years of Dakar has helped the riders and medics? With it identified on entry forms etc?

Because in the Dakar it is an established process. It is tested. It is noted on the entry form. It is emblazoned across you helmet. On the road this isn't the case. If it were noticed at all, the doctors would still give you O-neg until the lab type and cross returned. The reason being, if they kill you by giving you B-pos - standing in front of the medical council and saying "but I noticed on his helmet" isn't really going to cut it. Maybe you borrowed the helmet etc. The Dakar is a different proposition - the conditions are much more controlled and the are established rules and procedures. That said - you not going to hurt anyone by sticking your blood type on your helmet either. It's just not going to be a useful as you think.

[paddy]

Well is a great idea... blood group on the back of your helmet..
the only thing i think about is we know its there.. but are the ambo drivers going to look on your helmet... it needs to be a standard thing were all bikers may chose to do this....
just my thoughts.

Yes you are right. It would need to be standardised. The reality is though, there is little point in pursuing this as if you need blood in an emergency setting you will be given O negative. You will the be "typed and cross-matched" before type specific blood products are administered.

[paddy]

If I was in an accident that needed the 'full strength' of my helmet, I might need the details still 'adhered' to my lid? perhaps? Blood type....maybe?

I still like the idea - it's just that everyone says don't stick stickers on your helmet. That makes me wonder if perhaps there are approved sign-writing vinyls.

[Monstaman]

Great idea, I can't help but think the Meds wouldn't take notice of it on your lid anyway in case you had borrowed someone elses helmet etc.. just in unusual cirmcumstances it would come back to bite...but that is Murphy.

My Hat!

For me in WDW2007 in Missano Italy in a crowd of 50000 people I was spotted by an ex pat kiwi living in France, he was from the Ducati Forum and knew we were going the event, he gave us information that transformed our holiday into the best event EVER in our lives so to me the little bit of identification made literally the world of difference.

I have a coupla T shirts as well with Wanaka Motorcycle Club on the front and MONSTAMAN across the back on the top, surprising who comes up and says gidday .... thankfully no one has shot at me .. yet :eek:

[NordieBoy]

I still like the idea - it's just that everyone says don't stick stickers on your helmet. That makes me wonder if perhaps there are approved sign-writing vinyls.

The guy from Arai talking to Jay Leno said no problems painting/stickering if the correct paint is used.

[NordieBoy]

I've had a few people come up to me when wearing my KB shirt and ask if it was me that did that youtube vid of blah blah :D

[trustme]

Used to have my blood type on my helmet. When on a blood run was told there was no point as they would never trust such info without testing first.

[bart]

I have mine (blood type) on the inside of my jacket lineing. Same deal. No one would believe it.

Best idea would be to write it on your drivers licence (or perhaps on a removable sticker, so you don't get done for defaceing it). At some stage they are going to confirm your ID.

[warewolf]

They'll still blood type you first. There have been cases of "imports" using their relations' ID to get free medical care... potential for some serious trouble there.

[Highlander]

If I remember my 6th form Human Bio correctly (it was called "6th form" before they decided to call it "Year 12") O Neg blood can be given to anyone but any other blood has to match or it will clott pretty much instantly so I wouldn't expect any emergency Doctor giving blood without checking it is the right stuff.

No idea on what they would cost to produce, but if they were priced in the order of $10 each I'd be interested in a vinyl type sticky with the KB logo and my user name, perhaps one each for the bike and my helmet.

[sunhuntin]

blood type would be a good thing to have on a drivers license i think. most people involved in a wreck will have their license on them, and that can only belong to that person [photo id] while helmets, bikes, other gear, can be borrowed.

[paddy]

Used to have my blood type on my helmet. When on a blood run was told there was no point as they would never trust such info without testing first.

Yes.


I have mine (blood type) on the inside of my jacket lineing. Same deal. No one would believe it.

Yes.


They'll still blood type you first. There have been cases of "imports" using their relations' ID to get free medical care... potential for some serious trouble there.

Yes.


If I remember my 6th form Human Bio correctly (it was called "6th form" before they decided to call it "Year 12") O Neg blood can be given to anyone but any other blood has to match or it will clott pretty much instantly so I wouldn't expect any emergency Doctor giving blood without checking it is the right stuff.

Broken record....yes.


blood type would be a good thing to have on a drivers license i think. most people involved in a wreck will have their license on them, and that can only belong to that person [photo id] while helmets, bikes, other gear, can be borrowed.

No. You would need to establish a procedure. Alter the license designs. It would cost a LOT of money just to get those things done. People would need blood tests. You would need a reliable way of providing that information to the LTSA. In would need to be stored. There would need to be crosschecks to ensure the data was entered correctly. All in all, heaps of money to solve a problem that doesn't need to be solved. Because, funnily enough, you will be given O neg initially. They will draw blood to test for a variety of things - acidosis, alkalosis, crush injury, clotting factors........... They will type and cross-match at the same time. Type being a/b/o-+ and cross-match looking for a myriad of other "factors" that are now known to be important when giving quantities of whole blood (or transplanting organs etc.).

[Waihou Thumper]

Guys....:) was a thought only...:eek5:
But if the sticker is gonna ruin the helmet integrity don't worry.....
As I said, I had been thinking about it, now maybe, it can be shelved...
Lets just shake hands and use real names...:yes:
Would have been nice to band together and have a common comraderie with Kiwibiker names, or tags is all..
As for the blood type, yes I agree with the above. At the end of the day, I'd want the right stuff too!
As for name, yes, I for one think that would be cool.....So many times we have to follow or join a group, and if we are riding, following etc, we can see....Ah, yes, I remember that post on the site by him....Must catch up...:woohoo: AND, say hello...

[NordieBoy]

was a thought only...:eek5:

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

[crazyhorse]

Well, only problem I see with that is, that when I stop and chat to people, I discard my helmet, so putting a name on it would be useless. Unless we were to stand around with helmets on.......... :rofl: :killingme

[dino3310]

shit mate i where my KB name on rides with the shirt and beanie, not keen on the blood thing but keen on the KB name on stuff.

[Waihou Thumper]

Well, only problem I see with that is, that when I stop and chat to people, I discard my helmet, so putting a name on it would be useless. Unless we were to stand around with helmets on.......... :rofl: :killingme

:crybaby:Then order two, have one on the lid and the other on the bike....somewhere. OR, say hello with your real name....BUT, still have it on the bike somewhere, it gives us a sort of 'Frat' house comraderie....
Not a 'Fran' Fraternity..:)

[crazyhorse]

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

EEEKKK!!! you said the C word - go sit in the naughty corner :rofl:

[Waihou Thumper]

shit mate i where my KB name on rides with the shirt and beanie, not keen on the blood thing but keen on the KB name on stuff.

Beanie and a T shirt.....Would be cool, all the same colours...
Imagine that at the CCA, all together and mingling, a colour stands out....
Thing is, we have to have a colour that is neutral....lol Don't wanna upset anyone...
I personally would want a nice dark blue with Orange lettering....:)
But that's me....

[Waihou Thumper]

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

Might take up smoking a pipe....That is fun..:)
Always liked the smell of a good Borkum Riff....(Tobacco, wasn't it)
:) Grand Dad piped that...

[NordieBoy]

EEEKKK!!! you said the C word - go sit in the naughty corner :rofl:

The "C" word?

Dyslexia?

[dino3310]

Beanie and a T shirt.....Would be cool, all the same colours...
Imagine that at the CCA, all together and mingling, a colour stands out....
Thing is, we have to have a colour that is neutral....lol Don't wanna upset anyone...
I personally would want a nice dark blue with Orange lettering....:)
But that's me....

go to the KB shop and order..... simple

[dino3310]

editing now

[dino3310]

shit sorry, i forgot to edit... will remove if offended

[Highlander]

:crazy: Has the camera got a crack in it? I'm sure there is one in that photo :eek5:

[dino3310]

got it sussed now here is the last lot i got
153022

153023

[JATZ]

.....So many times we have to follow or join a group, and if we are riding, following etc, we can see....Ah, yes, I remember that post on the site by him....Must catch up...:woohoo: AND, smack im in the chops ...

Thats better aye.....:innocent:



shit sorry, i forgot to edit... will remove if offended

Yeah... get rid of it....... far to big :bash:

[paddy]

I personally still like the KB handle on helmet idea, even in addition to a shirt (although I might just have to buy one of those when my current two weekend shirts wear out). I'd just want to be darned sure that the stickers were helmet safe. You've got to be able to by vinyl that is I'm sure.

[dino3310]

email spankme he should be able to tell us if there skid lid safe

[dino3310]

actually it would be great to get another run going on our ADV shirts and beanies again, mines starting to fade and im getting fat

[XF650]

go to the KB shop and order..... simple

Plus I assume buying this stuff from SpankMe will help with the costs of running KiwiBiker?

[junkmanjoe]

got it sussed now here is the last lot i got
153022

153023

mate you still a sexy beast.....:drool:

[dino3310]

Plus I assume buying this stuff from SpankMe will help with the costs of running KiwiBiker?
yip....
im not sure how to go about ordering the specific ADV ones, im pretty sure spank needs 20 or more orders before it will go to print, some one will have to email him to suss it out.



mate you still a sexy beast.....:drool:

:yes: yeah mate i still got it :blip:

[JATZ]

yip....
im not sure how to go about ordering the specific ADV ones, im pretty sure spank needs 20 or more orders before it will go to print, some one will have to email him to suss it out.


I'd be keen on one of them ADV ones.....

[Waihou Thumper]

actually it would be great to get another run going on our ADV shirts and beanies again, mines starting to fade and im getting fat

could always get...that tent sign written and wear that mate...:woohoo:

[vifferman]

Just like I.C.E another tool is all...

Talking about the "I.C.E" thing - it seems like a great idea, but on my phone, it ends up at the bottom of the directory.

[paddy]

Talking about the "I.C.E" thing - it seems like a great idea, but on my phone, it ends up at the bottom of the directory.

Try "_ICE".