Where are you? Old KB members

[Disco Dan]

I was doing a bit of searching on the KB forums looking for info. Kept coming across all these old names I used to know. Clicking on their profiles generally ended in seeing no activity for a year or so. Some had changed their bike to "None" or "crashed" or "..." etc. While a couple I found regrettably had "RIP" in there.

So a few old names, where are you all?

These people I remember but lost contact, anyone shed any light?

The Stranger
MacktheKnife
Pyrocam
Deathstar
Morcs
Deviant Esq
Badger
Colapop
R6Kid
Buffy
Swantiger
mandownunder
Joni
Street Gerbil
Renegade Master
lteejay
Indiana Jones
Skidmark
Chickadee
Gijoe1313
sunhuntin
warlockNZ
McJim
JohnnyRotten
SN4PD
LilSel
Crashe
NighthawkNZ
MyGSXF
Zeroindex


Those are just a few that come to mind...

[yungatart]

Chickadee lives in Invercargill with hubby and children. They have bikes, but not the kind with motors...

[Disco Dan]

I guess it would be nice to know that these people are at least alive... I'm not asking for phone numbers!! (maybe Joni, I was told she is hot, oh and buffy. and lteejay... oh okay, just girls... numbers. hahah!).

[Paul in NZ]

At least 2 of those names copped so much personal abuse that they pulled their heads in and buggered off...

Can't say I blame them - it was pretty intense...

[Disco Dan]

OOoh I know, we should have a KB Reunion !

All the old crew from 2006-2008 ish era ! Yusss.....

[Disco Dan]

Not heard from the Stranger in years.
I know Mack the Knife (wanker) went to US?
Buffy the hot ginger is probably married with 10 children by now.
Deathstar - no-one has heard from him since he went from a 250cc Hyobang to a Busa...
Skidmark - he's banned I know, no bike just a long line of "projects" as usual
Colapop - he was always a laugh, like to catch up with him one day.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Colapop - he was always a laugh, like to catch up with him one day.

He's just scored a job in Auck. Have him stay with us sometimes in Welly when he comes down to see his boy play for the Hurricanes. He's in good form.

[Disco Dan]

He's just scored a job in Auck. Have him stay with us sometimes in Welly when he comes down to see his boy play for the Hurricanes. He's in good form.

That's good to know, cheers.

Was talking to an old KB "veteran" and an interesting point was made... while it is customary for a school reunion to happen after 10,20 or even 30 years - the reality for KB is after just 6 years I'm sitting here wondering how many in that list are still alive... :weep: talk about perspective.... :blink:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm sitting here wondering how many in that list are still alive... :weep: talk about perspective.... :blink:

Probably find most of them simply can't be fucked with the place anymore.

[Mental Trousers]

Probably find most of them simply can't be fucked with the place anymore.

That's what usually happens. People get on here, make lots of friends and have a great time then eventually get sick of the wankers, copping shit and losing friends so they move on.

Those of us that are still here should probably go see a shrink ....

[ducatilover]

Buffy married Pyrocam
Indy is still around, I think he's still got a Triumph
A few of the others on the list are still around and about

[Disco Dan]

That's what usually happens. People get on here, make lots of friends and have a great time then eventually get sick of the wankers, copping shit and losing friends so they move on.

Those of us that are still here should probably go see a shrink ....

Fair enough, I would be keen for a reunion !

[neels]

MyGSXF and NighthawkNZ were still alive and well the last time I talked to them in person, and have been posting on KB recently

[onearmedbandit]

I think R6kid is in Australia now. Haven't seen Dev Esq for ages. Seen Joni around a couple of times in the last few years.

[merv]

Fair enough, I would be keen for a reunion !

Yeah well I wondered what happened to the 10 year party. I've been here almost 10 years myself, don't take offence easily so have no problems checking in. Probably don't post quite so often due to being busy but generally have a look each day to see if there is stuff to interest me.

[Headbanger]

Fuck me dead, Ive never taken notice of anyone's "chosen" nickname, I usefully recognise whose shit I'm reading by the content of the post, and if not, then its some faceless wanker with no personality.


And yeah, I'm here to make friends...........:shutup:

Who wants to hang?


Me dear old mum tells me I'm awesome.

[Maha]

T.I.E called in here on Saturday...hes back in the country for a short visit, was so cool to see him...we'll get to see him one more time before he heads back to the States.
So many don't post on here anymore, thankfully (in part) to facebook.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Me dear old mum tells me I'm awesome.

Probably only because you're still sucking her titties!:bleh:

[Headbanger]

Probably only because you're still sucking her titties!:bleh:


Whatever mate, If she don't like you, then we can't be friends.<_<

She knows a bad egg when she sees one.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Whatever mate, If she don't like you, then we can't be friends.<_<

She knows a bad egg when she sees one.

She'd like me alright.

[Disco Dan]

Well I think a reunion is in order....

I detest that Facetube thing and only add people I have "met" and actually consider friends. I cant get over how people can have 2000+ "friends".

But I digress...

[neels]

I detest that Facetube thing and only add people I have "met" and actually consider friends. I cant get over how people can have 2000+ "friends".
So you'd relate to this that I saw the other day then... :laugh:
274767

[Drew]

You failed to mention Mikey. He's doing great if anyone wants to know.

[Daffyd]

McJim is also in Invercargill but riding peddlies. Sold his 'cati.

[Hitcher]

A reunion with free beer?

[bluninja]

A 10 year reunion would be good...can someone organise one for a couple of weeks time? Maybe a party after the Boxing day races at Wanga...we'd even allow the newbies with just 5-6 years "time" under their belts....but they have to bring beer for the old timers. :Punk:

[bluninja]

A reunion with free beer?
Sure; as long as you're buying it :eek: maybe some Ringwood 49er, or Old Thumper. Better still some Theakstons Old Peculiar

[Crasherfromwayback]

A reunion with free beer?

THAT I'm interested in.

[Mom]

A reunion with free beer?

And cake? ( I'm not making it this time either)

[bluninja]

And cake? ( I'm not making it this time either)
Only if it's dense chocolate cake or heavy fruit cake spiked with Bourbon, or Cognac.......sheesh will never get leathers to fit me

[Virago]

...I detest that Facetube thing and only add people I have "met" and actually consider friends...

Hahaha - I can the remember "the good old days" when KB was full of users who detested KB also...:laugh:

The on-line world has changed. More targeted social media (like Facebook) has taken over. Forum sites are still active, but measurably less used. KB is rapidly heading for only half the active users it enjoyed three or four years ago - and that's par for the course among internet forums.

It's a rapidly changing phenomenon. In a world were instant communication is growing exponentially, even txt messaging is on the decline - social media on smart phones has taken over.

Many of the old on-line "characters" and "trolls", are more recognised for what they were - obsessive boorish bullies. Cries of "it's just the internet" have rapidly faded into memory. The internet has grown up, it seems...

The old KB is gone. For better or worse, you can't turn back time, to "recreate" the old magic. The site dynamics have changed. Some have attempted to recreate the early KB on other forum sites, and have failed - it is all but impossible to regenerate the same dynamics - particularly without a large target audience to play to.

You just don't see the same proud "Oscar award acceptance" type threads, when someone has accumulated another 1000 posts. Which is a shame really - it gave MT a chance to hand out some well-earned red rep...

The ten-year KB anniversary passed barely unnoticed. Spank gave his approval for anyone to organise parties / reunions - it just didn't happen. Why? Because the site is no longer the be-all and end-all of interactive opportunities.

The only constant on KB now is the regular "What happened to the old KB" threads...:niceone:

[merv]

.... and we keep talking about MotoGP and other stuff too.

[Hitcher]

Biker forums on Facebook amuse me. People are so nice to each other for a starter. And they can also start and get away with threads that they would get (rightly) flamed for on Kiwi Biker. Biker down threads being one example. "I nearly got cleaned up by a cager" threads being another. Somebody should start a Facebook "Biker Wave" forum.

[Oakie]

Somebody should start a Facebook "Biker Wave" forum.

Ooh Mr Hitcher, you have a wicked side don't you!

[madandy]

There's biker shit on facebook? :facepalm:
That place is zombieland<_<

[Sparky Bills]

I do like Cake.... and beer!
Does this mean im an old boy too?

[merv]

I do like Cake.... and beer!
Does this mean im an old boy too?

Yep, an 8 year veteran.

[MyGSXF]

Hi Dan :wavey:

yep still here.. sometimes ;)

ps... what's this 'OLD' thing anyway hmmmm... :girlfight:

I'm only 27..... ish.... :whistle:

[gijoe1313]

Where all dem white wimmen at? :drool:

Since I been working for the bank (read : got a house, mortgage, wedding to plan) its been all full bore and precious little time for riding like I used to do! :weep:

To be sure, there has been a dearth of the threads which pique witty repartee and the pontificating of pertinent points of passion! Oh my kingdowm for an iron steed of freedom!

Gadzooks, I think I hath doth spake more than I am warranted to do at this juncture! :whistle: Now, where did I prak my sprotsbike in the gargre ... before the popo find it since I gassed some cagers and gave them a KB wave!

[Fatt Max]

Biker forums on Facebook amuse me. People are so nice to each other for a starter. And they can also start and get away with threads that they would get (rightly) flamed for on Kiwi Biker. Biker down threads being one example. "I nearly got cleaned up by a cager" threads being another. Somebody should start a Facebook "Biker Wave" forum.

But people still call me a wanker on Facebook like they did on KB...hardly surprising though, cos I am a big wanker.... especially when I show 'respect' for people.....:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Disco Dan]

Hi Dan :wavey:

yep still here.. sometimes ;)

ps... what's this 'OLD' thing anyway hmmmm... :girlfight:

I'm only 27..... ish.... :whistle:

*eyes popping out* dammit your in Nelson. *facepalm*

VERY glad to hear your still around ;)


Where all dem white wimmen at? :drool:

Since I been working for the bank (read : got a house, mortgage, wedding to plan) its been all full bore and precious little time for riding like I used to do! :weep:

To be sure, there has been a dearth of the threads which pique witty repartee and the pontificating of pertinent points of passion! Oh my kingdowm for an iron steed of freedom!

Gadzooks, I think I hath doth spake more than I am warranted to do at this juncture! :whistle: Now, where did I prak my sprotsbike in the gargre ... before the popo find it since I gassed some cagers and gave them a KB wave!

Time to ditch the drudge of the office and your "all grown up" life and eat pies, drink beer and generally pootle around waving....


But people still call me a wanker on Facebook like they did on KB...hardly surprising though, cos I am a big wanker.... especially when I show 'respect' for people.....:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Facebook is odd, I never really got it. I searched for motorbike, then clicked on the top result. It then informed me I liked it. I don't see how it could call me a wanker.

[Disco Dan]

Hahaha - I can the remember "the good old days" when KB was full of users who detested KB also...:laugh:

The on-line world has changed. More targeted social media (like Facebook) has taken over. Forum sites are still active, but measurably less used. KB is rapidly heading for only half the active users it enjoyed three or four years ago - and that's par for the course among internet forums.

It's a rapidly changing phenomenon. In a world were instant communication is growing exponentially, even txt messaging is on the decline - social media on smart phones has taken over.

Many of the old on-line "characters" and "trolls", are more recognised for what they were - obsessive boorish bullies. Cries of "it's just the internet" have rapidly faded into memory. The internet has grown up, it seems...

The old KB is gone. For better or worse, you can't turn back time, to "recreate" the old magic. The site dynamics have changed. Some have attempted to recreate the early KB on other forum sites, and have failed - it is all but impossible to regenerate the same dynamics - particularly without a large target audience to play to.

You just don't see the same proud "Oscar award acceptance" type threads, when someone has accumulated another 1000 posts. Which is a shame really - it gave MT a chance to hand out some well-earned red rep...

The ten-year KB anniversary passed barely unnoticed. Spank gave his approval for anyone to organise parties / reunions - it just didn't happen. Why? Because the site is no longer the be-all and end-all of interactive opportunities.

The only constant on KB now is the regular "What happened to the old KB" threads...:niceone:

I hear ya...

I got the Facetube on the iPhone and I could never put it down for more than 5 minutes before it would beep at me "somebody just beat your angry birds score" WTF? then "so and so just posted a picture of their cat sleeping" Whaaat?

...I think I lasted 20 minutes before I turned off all the notifications.

Why the FLOB would anyone want their phone to beep at 3am telling them some pillock has just taken a funny picture of their *insert pet of choice* and they look like a monorail. Or that "Just had a nice cup of tea and a biscuit".

If I want to hear about all that stuff - I go to KB. Or to the Facetube site itself, look at what I need/new then move on. Don't get all this 'instant' notification of stuff.

If I want to talk to someone I pick up the phone and call them. If I don't want to talk to anyone, I wont log on to Facetube or whatever or answer my phone. With all the instant stuff you just can't escape. It's madness. Think of the children!



KB - okay, a lot of the people I met tried to act like their online persona's. That usually resulted in them coming across as a wanker. A few were nice online and nice offline. Made some great friends, a few I am still in contact with today.

I spend many a night reading threads on KB, enjoying the vibe and the community. Meeting new people - which I still find oddly difficult was almost commonplace.

I tried working out Facebook - I get I have a 'page' and people can post stuff. I can post stuff on their page. But it is nowhere near the same as being on a open forum and having a shared conversation?? I don't get how it can replace a forum.

[Disco Dan]

I actually JUST got a flipping email. Logged on and you know what it was? Flipping Facebook. Apparently someone I don't know that lives on the other side of the flipping planet "likes" that I liked something.

...you have GOT TO BE FLIPPING KIDDING ME.

:bash:

[Woodman]

Wiyh you on the facebook thing. Joined a few months ago, don't get, don't use it, will turn it off.

[Katman]

I actually JUST got a flipping email. Logged on and you know what it was? Flipping Facebook. Apparently someone I don't know that lives on the other side of the flipping planet "likes" that I liked something.

...you have GOT TO BE FLIPPING KIDDING ME.

:bash:

How old are you......12?

[onearmedbandit]

I actually JUST got a flipping email. Logged on and you know what it was? Flipping Facebook. Apparently someone I don't know that lives on the other side of the flipping planet "likes" that I liked something.

...you have GOT TO BE FLIPPING KIDDING ME.

:bash:

Learn how to use it.

[Disco Dan]

Learn how to use it.

So where do I find this FB group thing then that "everyone" seems to use instead of KB ?

[neels]

So where do I find this FB group thing then that "everyone" seems to use instead of KB ?
I don't know that there is 'a' facebook group, more like bunches of people who communicate via facebook amongst themselves, posting something their 'friends' can see to organise a ride.

[F5 Dave]

Meh, KB & a few select other forums take up enough time. Arsebook looks like a silly distraction. I leave it for the missus & over her shoulder it looks pretty lame.

KB on balance has been good fun & good for information. but the reality I suppose is one day Ash might just pull the plug & it will vanish. I mean its not like he uses it (or rather I've never worked out his usual persona). Wari I think was an old odd one for bizzaro posts.

[Disco Dan]

I don't know that there is 'a' facebook group, more like bunches of people who communicate via facebook amongst themselves, posting something their 'friends' can see to organise a ride.

Ah righto, so since I only know about 20 people I think I will stick with KB...

No chance of "so and so wants you to build a farm" or "play farmville now!" messages every 5 minutes!!

[PrincessBandit]

And cake? ( I'm not making it this time either)

Aaargh, you've just reminded me I need to make my christmas cake (heavily laced with Balu's glayva - in cake it's ok but I don't understand how anyone can drink the stuff)

[Disco Dan]

Well if you know me, add me :P
https://www.facebook.com/daniel.southam

Flob knows what people's real names are, have enough trouble remembering a persons name when they only have one. KB people have two!

[Maha]

Learn how to use it.

Why is this thread in General Bikers?..come on F'zer, dish out an infraction and move it to where it belongs...:yes:

For the record, Skidmark was not banned, he asked for his login to be blocked.

[onearmedbandit]

Why is this thread n General Bikers?..come on F'zer, dish out an infraction and move it to where it belongs...:yes:

Ooooo good point.

[Disco Dan]

Why is this thread n General Bikers?..come on F'zer, dish out an infraction and move it to where it belongs...:yes:

Maha has his period again I see.

[Maha]

Maha has his period again I see.

Damn! I can't find the 'I Like' button.:girlfight:
And its Drippy Dick thank you.

[Disco Dan]

Damn! I can't find the 'I Like' button.:girlfight:
And its Drippy Dick thank you.

Your trying pretty hard to get this thread moved to PD arn't you... Drippy Disck - yep you said it.

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Anyway folks, thanks for the feedback. Will have a natter with some old KB crew and see if they are keen for a reunion - will post up a event thread if I think enough people would be keen.

[Drew]

Well if you know me, add me :P
https://www.facebook.com/daniel.southam

Flob knows what people's real names are, have enough trouble remembering a persons name when they only have one. KB people have two!It is quite simple to use FB. Looking at what you say on here, you are enough of a geek to make use of the 'people you may know' function on there.

Has this whole thing been to facilitate some friend requests on there? Well played.

[Maha]

Your trying pretty hard to get this thread moved to PD arn't you...



Why would I do that? the thread has merit, a very tiny amount, but all the same... it now resides where it should have been posted in the first place.
Just keeping the place neat and tidy.

[Disco Dan]

It is quite simple to use FB. Looking at what you say on here, you are enough of a geek to make use of the 'people you may know' function on there.

Has this whole thing been to facilitate some friend requests on there? Well played.

No really. Perhaps the odd person I used to know on KB may add me, but otherwise I got enough rubbish on FB to sift through.

[Maha]

It is quite simple to use FB. Looking at what you say on here, you are enough of a geek to make use of the 'people you may know' function on there.

Has this whole thing been to facilitate some friend requests on there? Well played.

Keep ya eyes peeled for Rubbergirl...he/she may show up in the near future...

[Drew]

Keep ya eyes peeled for Rubbergirl...he/she may show up in near future...I'm missing something. I don't understand the reference.

[Disco Dan]

I'm missing something. I don't understand the reference.

Just Maha trying to be funny but failing as usual.

[Indiana_Jones]

You're just trying to find a quick fuck, aren't you? :lol:

-Indy

[Drew]

You're just trying to find a quick fuck, aren't you? :lol:

-Indy
Shit Christmas round your place in '03 or what?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I detest that Facetube thing and only add people I have "met" and actually consider friends. I cant get over how people can have 2000+ "friends".
.

Facebook is actuallly a fucking amazing thing used as you need it. Just the other day...I posted a pic on a vintage moto-x site...thought they and others may like it. It was of a rare race bike I have...that I need bits for. Within a couple of days of doing so, I had two 'friend' requests from guys in Europe I don't know from a bar of soap. Turns out one of them has a shop in Italy specializing in vintage bits...and has one of the parts I'm desperate to obtain. The other geezer is in England and well connected to others that may be able to help me with the other bits I need.

It's really just a social networking site that has other features mate. No biggie. But fucking handy.

[Nova.]

I'm still here

[Disco Dan]

You're just trying to find a quick fuck, aren't you? :lol:

-Indy

My fucks are never quick... take that how you will haha!

Rubber girl however.... she WAS a quick fuck.

[Usarka]

My fucks are never quick... take that how you will haha!

This might speed it up..... :lol:

http://caasimada.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Viagra-1.jpg

[Maha]

My fucks are never quick... take that how you will haha!

Rubber girl however.... she WAS a quick fuck.

So when someone told you to go fuck yourself, you took that literally?
Rubber girl is your second login, there is no denying that, so to state that she was a quick fuck, directs ones mind to a very personal scenario.

[_Shrek_]

Probably find most of them simply can't be fucked with the place anymore.

:yes: about right there Pete, but still a good place to catch up & sort a ride etc... for some of us any way

[Maha]

Finn and Sniper are two that are missed.
Finn for his emmense and lightning quick wit (plus hes a nice guy in person)
...and 'Mr Repost' Sniper to keep to forums honest.

Finn once said '' I will report your post as abusive you pimpled face arse fuck''...:laugh:

[nadroj]

Yep - Finn went soft when he bought that Harley!

[Maha]

Yep - Finn went soft when he bought that Harley!

I saw him soon after he sold the Repsol and went all 'Lion Red' on us, he came up and introduced himself at a local pub...genuine no bullshit nice guy that one, unlike a few on the original list.

[merv]

I saw him soon after he sold the Repsol and went all 'Lion Red' on us, he came up and introduced himself at a local pub...genuine no bullshit nice guy that one, unlike a few on the original list.

Where is that boy Finn these days?

[Disco Dan]

Skidmark apparently is back in Auckland and looking to sell his car and buy a bike.

Bumped into another old KB member the other night, said something about 'yellow' being his handle but was not really sure. Seen him a few times on the ATNR a few years back though.

[Disco Dan]

You're just trying to find a quick fuck, aren't you? :lol:

-Indy

Last time I saw you Indy, it was a couple of years ago. I was riding past a bus stop in Beach Haven (NS) and you were sitting there with your GF.

[SPman]

Finn and Sniper are two that are missed.
Finn for his emmense and lightning quick wit (plus hes a nice guy in person)
...and 'Mr Repost' Sniper to keep to forums honest.

Finn once said '' I will report your post as abusive you pimpled face arse fuck''...:laugh:
Yeah...Finn was an OK chap........for a capitalist running dog.....:whistle:

[ital916]

You're just trying to find a quick fuck, aren't you? :lol:

-Indy

Last time I saw you Indy was at a party ages back pissed off your face shouting "any holes a goal", that and I saw your scrambler blasting down Symonds street making a well loud racket haha. You still have the scrambler.

Would be nice to catch up with some members, I ahven't seen some of you guys n girls in god knows how long.