Another Welly ADV DVD / talk crap and bag KLR's night?

[Eddieb]

I have 10 stubbies of weasel's piss beer taking up room in my fridge that I'm never going to drink.

If there's interest I could possibly be talked into having another ADV dvd/talk shit night early next week.

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[dino3310]

oh shit thats my perfect night out:crybaby:

[marks]

I suppose I'd better come along and be the resident defender of KLR's

what night

[Padmei]

We're with you in spirit brother - you won't be alone in the crusades

[pete376403]

sad little guys - so inadequate that they have to defend their "manhood" by slagging off KLRS.

Some of us are secure enough that we don't require eurotrash penis substitutes.

[.chris]

sad little guys - so awesomely adequate that they have to loudly present their "manhood" by slagging off KLRS.

Some of us are secure enough & can't afford eurotrash penis substitutes.

I agree totally.

Dino, we should do a night up this way in the same vein, but bagging DR's since no-one up this far has been silly enough to get a KLR.

[Eddieb]

See, they all come crawling out from under their rocks.

And Padmei's KLR wasn't enough to make him feel adequate, he had to buy a Euro as well.

[pete376403]

hook....line...sinker

[Padmei]

See, they all come crawling out from under their rocks.

And Padmei's KLR wasn't enough to make him feel adequate, he had to buy a Euro as well.

Well doubly sad cos the inadequate KLR pisses over bavarians finest I'm afraid:facepalm:

[marks]

sad little guys - so inadequate that they have to defend their "manhood" by slagging off KLRS.

Some of us are secure enough that we don't require eurotrash penis substitutes.

well said sir


Well doubly sad cos the inadequate KLR pisses over bavarians finest I'm afraid:facepalm:

actually its a bit of a stretch to call your beemer 'bavarians finest'

that said - unless I was doing two up or carrying shit loads of luggage - I can't see in what situation an airhead would be superior to a sensibly modified new style KLR :yes:

[buggsubique]

I have piss drinking sessions this weds and fri night for work and out of town Tuesday. Given that my family has just moved up I'm possibly tied here this week. But I'd be keen to host a KB ADV BBQ at my place here prior to Xmas or in the NY.

[bart]

I might be keen to come down your guys way early in the new year. Would trade beer for the use of a couch for the night. :drinkup:

[buggsubique]

I'm sure there's enough of us around that that wouldn't be a drama for a few dudes.

[JATZ]

I'm sure there's enough of us around that that wouldn't be a drama for a few dudes.

I can recomend EddieB's spare room :shutup:

Take a look at how well the curtains are hung too :woohoo:

[Eddieb]

I can recomend EddieB's spare room :shutup:

Take a look at how well the curtains are hung too :woohoo:

Thats the main bedroom now, and it has carpet and everything!




Pick a night folks, Monday Tuesday or Wednesday. The most votes by tonight will get it.

[Padmei]

I can recomend EddieB's room :shutup:

Take a look at how well hung he is too :woohoo:

Owwwwoooo thats just nasty Jatz:sick:

[Woodman]

I can't see in what situation an airhead would be superior to a sensibly modified new style KLR :yes:

Hoi, I thought we were on the same side. Whats with this NEW STYLE KLR stuff:angry:

Are you trying to split the ranks, divide and conquer and all that??
You better start backtracking real fast or I'll, I'll um, err Post something nasty

[Eddieb]

that said - unless I was doing two up or carrying shit loads of luggage - I can't see in what situation an airhead would be superior to a sensibly modified new style KLR :yes:

So you're saying you'd need to modify the KLR before it would be superior to an airhead. Nice to hear it directly from a KLR owner.

[BMWST?]

well said sir



actually its a bit of a stretch to call your beemer 'bavarians finest'

that said - unless I was doing two up or carrying shit loads of luggage - I can't see in what situation an airhead would be superior to a sensibly modified new style KLR :yes:

the airhead is a much nicer on road bike IMHO...and i bought mine for less than all but two KLRs on trademe at the moment.

[pete376403]

So you're saying you'd need to modify the KLR before it would be superior to an airhead. Nice to hear it directly from a KLR owner.
And airheads are just perfect out of the box, right?


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132046-1995-BMW-R100GS-PD-with-lots-of-extra-s

[JATZ]

And airheads are just perfect out of the box, right?


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132046-1995-BMW-R100GS-PD-with-lots-of-extra-s

Oooooo BURN !!!

that was a goodun :yes:

[Eddieb]

And airheads are just perfect out of the box, right?


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132046-1995-BMW-R100GS-PD-with-lots-of-extra-s

:) dunno, it was like that when i got it.

[Box'a'bits]

Some of us are secure enough that we don't require eurotrash penis substitutes.
I like big tanks & I cannot lie....
Perhaps given some proper guidance & riding tuition you too can aspire to own & ride a proper bike, & won't need to have that sort of envy.
:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme


And airheads are just perfect out of the box, right?
They're pretty good, but like KLRs, they can be improved on.

Talk to me when your KLR is nearly 20 yrs old & has done over 200k kms....:innocent: Eddie's has done circa 120k kms. Not sure on Schmidtty, but given the owner, he's the exception to every rule....

Marks KLR has done what? He's already got a big bore & is talking about another? How's that oil consumption working out for you KLR riders right now?:blink:
(Marks KLR is a nice bike to ride BTW)

I won't swap my bike, & I'm hoping you are happy with your choice
(even if you are strangely misguided IMHO).

[Padmei]

In my opinion the only bike perfect straight out of the box are KTMs. Power, fantastic suspension, excellent handling, cutting edge technology, liteweight, race winning pedigree, very cool, very popular, very now:love:

[Eddieb]

:) My first R80G/S had about 350,000 on it when i sold it.

But anyway, settle down girls or this thread will get consigned to the basement like others have.

One vote only so far and that's for Wednesday night.

[andy mac]

:) One vote only so far and that's for Wednesday night.

+1 Wednesday works for me too.

[Eddieb]

+1 Wednesday works for me too.

Did you vote?

[andy mac]

No, didn't see it. Any option is OK, I'll go with the majority vote. :woohoo: Free beer.

[Box'a'bits]

In my opinion the only bike perfect straight out of the box are KTMs. Power, fantastic suspension, excellent handling, cutting edge technology, liteweight, race winning pedigree, very cool, very popular, very now:love:
Ummmm.......No. You haven't owned one have you.........

I voted for Wednesday. I win..I was the first :woohoo: What's the prize?

[pete376403]

I like big tanks & I cannot lie....
Perhaps given some proper guidance & riding tuition you too can aspire to own & ride a proper bike, & won't need to have that sort of envy.
:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme


They're pretty good, but like KLRs, they can be improved on.

Talk to me when your KLR is nearly 20 yrs old & has done over 200k kms....:innocent: Eddie's has done circa 120k kms. Not sure on Schmidtty, but given the owner, he's the exception to every rule....

Marks KLR has done what? He's already got a big bore & is talking about another? How's that oil consumption working out for you KLR riders right now?:blink:
(Marks KLR is a nice bike to ride BTW)

I won't swap my bike, & I'm hoping you are happy with your choice
(even if you are strangely misguided IMHO).
Started riding about 42 years ago so just about got the hang of it. That includes about 16 years of speedway solos.
Perfectly happy with the KLR, warts and all. My regular riding group has (for adv type rides) two KTMs, one BMW, two DRs (one soon to be replaced with another KTM) and one Honda. On group rides my KLR taken me has everywhere the other bikes have.

I've never encountered a group of KLR riders, either in life or on the 'net, who feel the need to bag other brands, but unfortunately the reverse is not true.

[bart]

I've never encountered a group of KLR riders, either in life or on the 'net, who feel the need to bag other brands, but unfortunately the reverse is not true.

You gotta be kidding....right. :blink:

[pete376403]

You gotta be kidding....right. :blink:

No I'm not.

ADVrider, KLR650.net, etc, the KLR riders don't seem to be preoccupied with put downs. More about doohickeys, oil usage, best panniers, riding around the world, etc.

Maybe I'm not looking in the right places

[Eddieb]

Relax Pete, come around for a drink or a coffee and you can bag my KTM and BMW all you like.

KLR's are like the Irishman in jokes. There's nothing really wrong with either of them but there's gotta be a fall guy and they both drink like there's no tomorrow.

[JATZ]

At least no ones takiing the piss out of DR's :yes: yet
BTW can I vote ? :D

[marks]

I like big tanks & I cannot lie....
Perhaps given some proper guidance & riding tuition you too can aspire to own & ride a proper bike, & won't need to have that sort of envy.
:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme


They're pretty good, but like KLRs, they can be improved on.

Talk to me when your KLR is nearly 20 yrs old & has done over 200k kms....:innocent: Eddie's has done circa 120k kms. Not sure on Schmidtty, but given the owner, he's the exception to every rule....

Marks KLR has done what? He's already got a big bore & is talking about another? How's that oil consumption working out for you KLR riders right now?:blink:
(Marks KLR is a nice bike to ride BTW)

I won't swap my bike, & I'm hoping you are happy with your choice
(even if you are strangely misguided IMHO).

I love KLR slag fests :woohoo:

No argument re airheads handling big miles better than just about any other bike on the planet - including KLR's. Yours certainly don't feel at all like a high mileage bike

I just like a bit more 'off road' in my bike than an airhead provides in near stock/mildly modified form - plus the seat to footpeg height is all fucked up

And yes I wouldn't be that excited by most stock Jap 650's - they all need uncorking and sensible modding. If I had to ride a stock bike I don't know what I'd be happy with. Even my WR needed uncorking to be fun

And Woody - I think the old style KLR's look cooler than the new style and are more capable off road but I'd rather do a long trip on a newer style one


Wednesday will work for me
Eddie - Aren't the dates screwy?

[pete376403]

dates are fine if the event is in 2011 :-)

[Eddieb]

At least no ones takiing the piss out of DR's :yes: yet
BTW can I vote ? :D

You get away with it cause you have the cool model.


Wednesday will work for me
Eddie - Aren't the dates screwy?

Umm, maybe....

Wednesday night it is. kick off 6:30 - 7pm. We can probably get some pizza's in like last time.

If you want to come along and don't know where I am, PM me for the address.

[Box'a'bits]

No I'm not.

ADVrider, KLR650.net, etc, the KLR riders don't seem to be preoccupied with put downs. More about doohickeys, oil usage, best panniers, riding around the world, etc.

Maybe I'm not looking in the right places
Pete, I apologise if I have offended...

Truth be told, round bikes I'm like a dirty old man that has somehow made it into the proverbial school gym locker.... I luv em all. :drool:

[pete376403]

Not offended, no need to apologise (this is the 'net, after all)

Just felt the need to stand up for my ride.

[marks]

KLR's are like the Irishman in jokes. There's nothing really wrong with either of them but there's gotta be a fall guy and they both drink like there's no tomorrow.

That's part of the appeal
its a 'fook you I'll ride what i like' kind of bike
as a KLR rider you have nothing to prove - no expectations to meet
the antithesis of a cool bike like a 690 (I'm not taking the piss - I think 690's are very cool)

long live the irishman of adventure bikes :yes:

(unless a cheap SE comes on the market when I'm having a moment of weakness)

[Box'a'bits]

Long live the irishman of adventure bikes :yes:.......unless a cheap SE comes on the market when I'm having a moment of weakness
Now I thought you told me you didn't like 'em. :innocent:
Didn't think Signal was an Irish name. Must come from his mothers side

[Padmei]

And what about those pissy little hondas?

Pete Man i'd love to have a bit of tuition on how to go round a corner speedway style - speedway riders are legends.

[marks]

Now I thought you told me you didn't like 'em. :innocent:
Didn't think Signal was an Irish name. Must come from his mothers side

I don't think they are practical or sensible or easy to ride - but they give me a lump in me dacks....

Actually I think an Irishman had his pecker in the mix somewhere in the dim dark history of signaldom


Pete Man i'd love to have a bit of tuition on how to go round a corner speedway style - speedway riders are legends.

KLR's are really speedway bikes in disguise...

[pete376403]

It's actually quite easy, because the bike has such a short wheelbase and the fork angle is so steep. About 60 HP helps too. Back tyre is a 3.50 x 19 trials universal type pattern, NZ tracks are hard clay cos they share with stockcars etc

Approach the turn, lean over and full throttle and it steps out as little or as much as you want.

Well thats how it was back then - I stopped riding about 1991. Was watching the world series on Sky last week - the new guys are light years better than I ever dreamed I could be.

Would love to have another go.

[Woodman]

Agree, an SE would be way cool, dont think the tyre bill would be flash though.

[bart]

Agree, an SE would be way cool, dont think the tyre bill would be flash though.

If I were a foot taller, I'd certainly have one in my shed. :yes: What's your excuse?

I voted Monday by the way. Just 'cause I can't make any of the dates.:laugh:

[twisty]

I'm in for beer pizza and stories :-)

[Eddieb]

Thanks everyone for turning up, we had 12 people plus me all up tonight so a good turnout.

Beer was drunk, pizza was eaten and many lies told.

And some bastard(s) left more beer in my fridge, so while 8 of mine were drunk 4 new ones were left in the fridge and I still have 8 left. I never thought it would so hard to get rid of free beer.

[_STAIN_]

Thanks everyone for turning up, we had 12 people plus me all up tonight so a good turnout.

Beer was drunk, pizza was eaten and many lies told.

And some bastard(s) left more beer in my fridge, so while 8 of mine were drunk 4 new ones were left in the fridge and I still have 8 left. I never thought it would so hard to get rid of free beer.


Cheers for the beer, maybe you should try one more time... hot sunny afternoon

[Eddieb]

Thanks everyone for turning up, we had 12 people plus me all up tonight so a good turnout.

Beer was drunk, pizza was eaten and many lies told.

And some bastard(s) left more beer in my fridge, so while 8 of mine were drunk 4 new ones were left in the fridge and I still have 8 left. I never thought it would so hard to get rid of free beer.

I did a recount last night after cleaning up and found 10 of my beers had been drunk, but I found another 4 that had been left behind, so I'm only 2 beers down from when I started.
So my fridge is still half full of beers and I don't drink the stuff. :)

[pete376403]

The Fat Yaks aren't really beer, as they're Aussie. OK as far as weasel piss goes, thought.

What time did the revellry end? Did anyone start doing burnouts?

[Howie]

I did a recount last night after cleaning up and found 10 of my beers had been drunk, but I found another 4 that had been left behind, so I'm only 2 beers down from when I started.
So my fridge is still half full of beers and I don't drink the stuff. :)

Thanks Eddie for having us around. looks like you might need another evening to get rid of the dreaded beer in the fridge.

[Aslan]

thanks for the hospitality Eddie - sorry I didn't decimate your beer stocks - interesting to note that the only KiwiBikers to turn up on bikes as opposed to cars, were BMW riders :)

[pete376403]

- interesting to note that the only KiwiBikers to turn up on bikes as opposed to cars, were BMW riders :)

I guess that answers my question about burnouts...

[bart]

I guess that answers my question about burnouts...

From the guy who says KLR riders never dish it out (remember post #30 of this very thread). :shit:

:killingme

[pete376403]

So true - but there was a bit of KLR bagging that night so it seemed only right to return the gesture.

Anyway I was merely pointing out how BMW riders tend to be more law-abiding than most.