BFTP what's up?

[Flip]

I seem to heve been dropped from BFTP. What's going on?

[Voltaire]

I seem to heve been dropped from BFTP. What's going on?

The new moderator is of the opinion that you should join in the madness and not just observe.

[Flip]

That has a somewhat creepy connotation that I am not at all comfortable with.

[DEATH_INC.]

Didn't notice before....but me too.

[Flip]

Who is the moderator?

[Kickaha]

Basically they pruned members who weren't posting


Criteria for cull was simple.
0-5 posts and no activity for last 6 months- gone. Over 95% of the culled had 0 posts

[Flip]

Bugger me he was quick. I had only just joined and if he was concerned about contribution in the broader picture I have been organising the KB Christchurch Classic Run this summer.

Well as the old saying goes "I would never join a club that would have me as a member".

[bistard]

Bugger me he was quick. I had only just joined and if he was concerned about contribution in the broader picture I have been organising the KB Christchurch Classic Run this summer.

Well as the old saying goes "I would never join a club that would have me as a member".

Yeah, I have just noticed I have been dropped as well,what do we have to do, to be reinstated??

[Flip]

You could reapply or PM the moderator.

[Voltaire]

That has a somewhat creepy connotation that I am not at all comfortable with.

I de creeped it.

Yes you have been busy in ChCH, his pruning was based on post count I think.:innocent:
Don't be shy in posting on BFTP as its far more civilized that the main forum.

[Flip]

I de creeped it.

Yes you have been busy in ChCH, his pruning was based on post count I think.:innocent:
Don't be shy in posting on BFTP as its far more civilized that the main forum.

There was no offense taken, I have to remember to use a few more of these things from time to time:bye::corn::whocares::sick:

[Dodgyiti]

No offence or anything personal to those that got culled.
Is it not polite when joining a club or group to introduce yourself, maybe participate?
There is plenty of stuff on the internet you can passively enjoy and the consensus was that we wanted people who were writers, doers and riders not just readers.

Rejoin, write an intro, come on a ride or better still sort out a ride and post it up. But if you don't want to contribute then don't join. Simple.

[Tink]

I seem to heve been dropped from BFTP. What's going on?

What is BFTP LOL?

[nodrog]

What is BFTP LOL?

Butt Fragrance Toilet Paper?

Fanny.

[Tink]

Butt Fragrance Toilet Paper?

Fanny.

:killingmeHAHA when it comes to biker boyz you think they would tolerate their loo paper fragranced... I don't think so!!!! :scratch:

[DEATH_INC.]

Rejoin, write an intro, come on a ride or better still sort out a ride and post it up.
Ok, maybe when the old dinosaur is running again I may re-join....

[Dodgyiti]

Bought For The Parts seems pretty fitting:yes:

Blast From The Past has been going for a few years now, it is a riders and restorer/tinkerer's group within Kiwibiker for those with and interest in pre 1990's motorbikes. Here is the group blurb;


Who/what is 'Blast From The Past ?

We are a bunch of individuals who have a common interest, namely riding and sharing tales about our pre 90's motorcycles.
Originating in Auckland there are BFTP groups sprouting up NZ wide!

We ride once a month. Our rides take 3 - 5 hours including stops and are generally held rain or shine.

Each member attending a ride on a correct period bike is eligible to purchase a BFTP logo sticker for the princely sum of $2.

If you have a period bike (runner or project) please join us and tell us all about you and your bike/s. The group is morphing and establishing interesting self help and help share threads on a range of bike related matters (with particular emphasis on maintenance and restoration). All we ask is that you come on rides or post what your up to and enjoy other's tales too.

If this sounds like your cup of liquorice tea then join up and say hi, we don't bite and we all know a thing or two about making old bikes go again.

We broke off from the main part of Kiwibiker because most of the members in BFTP don't really have an interest in modern bikes or the trials and tribulations of fitting an end can, or a tail tidy:rolleyes: we tend to get a bit more involved in our bikes than that and have a sometimes surprising knowlege base from within our membership.
We have people who race, ride and fettle all sorts of machinery from all sorts of manufacturers. The main point is pre 1990, and in the main it is bikes from the 70's and 80's but we welcome older for sure!
Not sure how many rides we have done but we have had 3 rallys so far and planning a lap of NZ including the Burt Monro later this year and whatever else our members come up with.

If this sounds like you, and you want to be an active part of it then join:sunny:
We don't bite and encourage new folks to get involved with the rides, banter and topics.

To join go here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php

Regards,

Mike


From the last rally....
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5213443716_32b33a5a39.jpg


BFTP on the road..
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/4602692750_d6146bbda0.jpg

Coro Loop..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4602664942_3efd078501.jpg

[Katman]

Rejoin, write an intro,

Hi, I'm Katman. :dodge:

[Dodgyiti]

Like a darling little foal wild and free in the heart of the Kaimanawa Ranges you were born to be culled sweetheart:bye:

[Voltaire]

Hi, I'm Katman. :dodge:


Oh the guy who thinks you can predict when a car/truck is going to do a u turn......and thinks all bikers are there own worst enemy? that Katman?:innocent:

[Bonez]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm How's that wheel coming along yorkshire raceramesh? Hi I'm Bonez, culled but still riding.......

[Voltaire]

whats an SVF650 and a Hysoung....some sort of kitchen appliance...:rolleyes:

[Bonez]

There's always one............... How many BMW riders does it take to change a light bulb?

[Dodgyiti]

There's always one............... How many BMW riders does it take to change a light bulb?

None, German light bulbs don't fail but Ze Englander's wiring is a different story.

PM Sent re- BFTP.

[Black Dog]

Hi BFTP folks I have rejoined with a new handle (Previously Status Quo). Still in OZ/Melb unfortunately, too many work opportunites here will keep us here for a while but miss the kiwi roads despite some nice roads east of the city. GS in NZ/Storage plugged into a power socket! (and, after years of stuffing around with carbs finally go it running well using the carbs off my now dismembered donor GSX750ES prior to leaving). I was going to ship it over here and all but decided not worth the expense and possible stuffing around with Roadworthy cert etc. Anyway after 6 months bike free it all got too much so have just picked up a nice pre loved 2003 Triumph Sprint 955 from a bloke in Geelong and hope to do a lap of tassie on it next summer.

[dangerous]

Basically they pruned members who weren't posting
pathetec 5yr old behaiviour, as below



No offence or anything personal to those that got culled.
Is it not polite when joining a club or group to introduce yourself, maybe participate?
There is plenty of stuff on the internet you can passively enjoy and the consensus was that we wanted people who were writers, doers and riders not just readers.

Rejoin, write an intro, come on a ride or better still sort out a ride and post it up. But if you don't want to contribute then don't join. Simple.

what a crock a shit... power crazed simple as, hope they/he feels better for it... cos some of us just dont have the time to keep up on a regular basis, but between life its great to catch up... ohh wait cant now... HAHA oh YES I can, Im still alive ;)


Oh the guy who thinks you can predict when a car/truck is going to do a u turn......and thinks all bikers are there own worst enemy? that Katman?:innocent:
and its his way of thinking that keeps ya alive... I get the feeling when a car is about to pull out etc... ohh shit diverting off topic

[Voltaire]

pathetec 5yr old behaiviour, as below




what a crock a shit... power crazed simple as, hope they/he feels better for it... cos some of us just dont have the time to keep up on a regular basis, but between life its great to catch up... ohh wait cant now... HAHA oh YES I can, Im still alive ;)


and its his way of thinking that keeps ya alive... I get the feeling when a car is about to pull out etc... ohh shit diverting off topic

I agree with a lot of what katman has to say....but I don't feel the need to spend hours on a website prattling on about it.....He's like your virtual Mummy.

As for not having time.....2.85 posts per day would suggest otherwise.

[avgas]

Someone should let the mod know they have haemorrhoid cream to fix that ailment.

[Bonez]

C'mon over Dangerous the water's fine. And any way Italian owners need all help they can get.

[dangerous]

C'mon over Dangerous the water's fine. And any way Italian owners need all help they can get. I am I am... its not the bike that needs help its me :facepalm:
Its just that I find such a rule is unfriendly its like Hitlers back, it is a free fourum after all to enjoy at will, not be told partisapate or fuck off.



As for not having time.....2.85 posts per day would suggest otherwise.Is that avaraged over the SEVEN years Ive been posting?

[Bonez]

I must admit at times it's a bit like a Boys Own "Old Boys" club with some members trying to peddle their wares ;). Some insightfull, amusing and interesting reads though.

[Voltaire]

I am I am... its not the bike that needs help its me :facepalm:
Its just that I find such a rule is unfriendly its like Hitlers back, it is a free fourum after all to enjoy at will, not be told partisapate or fuck off.


Is that avaraged over the SEVEN years Ive been posting?

Lets see....7400 posts....saying you were logged on for a minute... 123 hours.
Who says TV is the biggest waste of time ever....its now the internet.:innocent:

[Voltaire]

I must admit at times it's a bit like a Boys Own "Old Boys" club with some members trying to peddle their wares ;). Some insightfull, amusing and interesting reads though.

Its like that comedy " Cheers' but for bikes.....:innocent:

[Max Headroom]

Seems appropriate at this point to post a quote:

"I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER."
Groucho Marx

IMHO, BFTP is a great bunch to ride with, for people who don't normally like riding in groups. It's also a great forum for people who don't especially like online forums. It's a Good Thing if those people don't take themselves or their bikes too seriously, and it's a real asset to have a good sense of humour.

It's kinda nice to have folk participating within BFTP online who actually make an effort to attend a ride or event occasionally, and to catch up at the type of activities that tend to interest owners of older bikes such as swapmeets and classic race meetings. Admittedly that's not always possible due to family, work, broken bike, distance, health, etc, but I think we've seen most folk at one time or another during the last few years.

It's my observation that there aren't many groups or clubs catering specifically for '70s and '80s bikes, although there are several groups and clubs which will tolerate them to varying degrees. There's plenty of room for others to start a similar group if they are sufficiently motivated or are just unhappy with BFTP. All power to ya. YMMV etc

[avgas]

Its like that comedy " Cheers' but for bikes.....:innocent:
Who's the club bicycle in BFTP.

Also what is the club that is like M.A.S.H.? I would like to join that club.

[neels]

Well, I didn't even know such a thing existed, and I've got 3 bikes in the garage of the required vintage.

Of course, it would actually require me to ride the things rather than just fuck around with them in the garage because it's better than watching reality television :facepalm:

[dangerous]

IMHO, BFTP is a great bunch to ride with, for people who don't normally like riding in groups. It's also a great forum for people who don't especially like online forums.
It's kinda nice to have folk participating within BFTP online who actually make an effort to attend a ride or event occasionally, and to catch up at the type of activities that tend to interest owners of older bikes such as swapmeets and classic race meetings. Admittedly that's not always possible due to family, work, broken bike, distance, health, etc, but I think we've seen most folk at one time or another during the last few years.
Ya see down here it aint so active off line as we dont have the numbers.. and ya right bout the family, health etc.



Lets see....7400 posts....saying you were logged on for a minute... 123 hours.
Who says TV is the biggest waste of time ever....its now the internet.:innocent:
MATE... get a life :facepalm: or are you just stalking me :blink:
Lets put the last 7yrs in perspective... having had up to 9 bikes in the garage ranging from F4 racing, touring, sports, classic racing and riding classics on the road... I have spent much time on KB in the past organising and keeping in touch with threads reguarding race meets and touring to rallys etc, SOooooo... ys a fair bit of time has been, well I wont say wasted but used up on line including the BFPT forum, I watch SFA TV.
Having 2 sprogs under 2yrs old etc has me a bit on the back burner eg: no racing at the mo, so you will most likely see me on the BFTP forum more.

[Murray]

BFTP is a great bunch to ride with, for people who don't normally like riding in groups.

Whats the difference between a bunch and a group???


Lets see....7400 posts....saying you were logged on for a minute... 123 hours.


About your number of posts in the BFTP group threads????


Of course, it would actually require me to ride the things rather than just fuck around with them in the garage :facepalm:

Talk to caseye! Or a number of others who have spent winter time working on bikes, the Group (as I see it) is an appreciation society of 70's & 80's bikes (classic styling, classic looks), whether it be riding or working on them.

[Bonez]

Its like that comedy " Cheers' but for bikes.....:innocent:I was thinking it's more like the muppets ;)

[Motu]

the Group (as I see it) is an appreciation society of 70's & 80's bikes (classic styling, classic looks), whether it be riding or working on them.

Oh,I don't think we are as narrow minded as that - we appreciate music and fashion from that era too...some of us still wear bell bottoms and paisley shirts.Some of us know about modern bikes,and have even owned them...some have owned bikes from the '40 and '50's,and know about them too.

The only thing we haven't got a clue about is politics...and please don't enlighten us.

[Max Headroom]

Oh,I don't think we are as narrow minded as that - we appreciate music and fashion from that era too...some of us still wear bell bottoms and paisley shirts.Some of us know about modern bikes,and have even owned them...some have owned bikes from the '40 and '50's,and know about them too.

The only thing we haven't got a clue about is politics...and please don't enlighten us.

Actually, there's a few things I don't have a clue about and in which I am quite happy in my ignorance. And as for fashion Motu, speak for yourself. I'm still not entirely comfortable when you're wearing paisley . . . . :bleh:

[Dodgyiti]

Murray
Whats the difference between a bunch and a group???

I've always called it a crew. Crew is what happens when one of my bikes shits it's self and I get a crew around it offering tubeless repair kits for my tubed tires and other usefull offerings. Pit Crew. Ex George Formby, via Monty Python Motors

[Voltaire]

I've always called it a crew. Crew is what happens when one of my bikes shits it's self and I get a crew around it offering tubeless repair kits for my tubed tires and other usefull offerings. Pit Crew. Ex George Formby, via Monty Python Motors

.....or a VW van :innocent:....or the back of a R90s........:facepalm:
or a number plate scanner....