Mister X
24th March 2012, 15:40
Kia Ora,
I am from Malaysia but NZ is near to my heart. I did my 7th form at Gisborne Boys. Later at Victoria University of Wellington. End up total 7 years living in NZ. I used to rent at No. 60 Kelburn Parade, Aro Street, No 1 Mc Donald Crescent. David Lange was the Prime Minister, the French hated Rainbow Warrior, the MTV was showing Rebel Yell by David Bowie. John Kirwan and Richard Hadley were doing some pride for Kiwi and RC30 ruled the track. Guess what year was it?
Every Sunday I will wait for Geoff Bryan (apparently never shaved) to host MotorcycleGP. I must watch Kevin Schwantz racing. And every two weeks, I must read all Alan Cathcart’s articles in ACMN. There was no internet and mobile phones those days.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5145/5750103654_84187b1344_m.jpg
As a student I work part time and also a caretaker for Olpherts House at the Terrace. Saved enough money to buy a one-year old GSXR1100 and later traded in for GSXR750 and again traded in for RG500 Gamma. Frequently visited Manfield. What else to ask for in life. Never came across my mind then that those bikes will one day become legends.
I still remember one of my visiting Physics professor was in for some serious motorcycle racing but unfortunately forgot his name. Anybody knows this guy? I heard he had passed away probably during racing. Well known public figure at that time.
My favourite past time was riding with friends all over NZ, from 90 Miles to Invercargill. I am sure I will still remember all those roads and places. Just name it, most probably I had been there. Living in Wellington means we are used to negotiate very strong wind and bad weather. One of my favourite stretch is Manawatu Gorge.
Now I am 46. I just got rid of ER6-n after 3 months, no more courage. Riding in Malaysia is not the same as riding in NZ. But my passion for motorcycle is still there. Oh yes.. I think I still have a valid NZ licence. Expiry date in 2035. After 70, I must see the doctor…hehehehe..The licence is in the form of a piece of waxed paper. I think that was introduced after the little-book type. I have kept it for 27 years. A piece of history I guess….
I am from Malaysia but NZ is near to my heart. I did my 7th form at Gisborne Boys. Later at Victoria University of Wellington. End up total 7 years living in NZ. I used to rent at No. 60 Kelburn Parade, Aro Street, No 1 Mc Donald Crescent. David Lange was the Prime Minister, the French hated Rainbow Warrior, the MTV was showing Rebel Yell by David Bowie. John Kirwan and Richard Hadley were doing some pride for Kiwi and RC30 ruled the track. Guess what year was it?
Every Sunday I will wait for Geoff Bryan (apparently never shaved) to host MotorcycleGP. I must watch Kevin Schwantz racing. And every two weeks, I must read all Alan Cathcart’s articles in ACMN. There was no internet and mobile phones those days.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5145/5750103654_84187b1344_m.jpg
As a student I work part time and also a caretaker for Olpherts House at the Terrace. Saved enough money to buy a one-year old GSXR1100 and later traded in for GSXR750 and again traded in for RG500 Gamma. Frequently visited Manfield. What else to ask for in life. Never came across my mind then that those bikes will one day become legends.
I still remember one of my visiting Physics professor was in for some serious motorcycle racing but unfortunately forgot his name. Anybody knows this guy? I heard he had passed away probably during racing. Well known public figure at that time.
My favourite past time was riding with friends all over NZ, from 90 Miles to Invercargill. I am sure I will still remember all those roads and places. Just name it, most probably I had been there. Living in Wellington means we are used to negotiate very strong wind and bad weather. One of my favourite stretch is Manawatu Gorge.
Now I am 46. I just got rid of ER6-n after 3 months, no more courage. Riding in Malaysia is not the same as riding in NZ. But my passion for motorcycle is still there. Oh yes.. I think I still have a valid NZ licence. Expiry date in 2035. After 70, I must see the doctor…hehehehe..The licence is in the form of a piece of waxed paper. I think that was introduced after the little-book type. I have kept it for 27 years. A piece of history I guess….