Daydreaming on Tard Me!

[Monkfish]

Im new to being a biker, but I have caught this bug where I seem to spend every waking moment in a delusional state of daydreaming about potential bikes I could own. I then tend to google said bike, find out it's availability & price on tard me and fantasize about what it would be like riding that bike through a range of different situations.
This bug\disease is effecting my work ethic as being at a computer all day seems to act like a catalyist for said delusions & daydreams. :shifty:

Its not that I am activley seeking a cure for this affliction (I quite like this feeling) but I would like to know if this is as normal as the common cold in which case I will develop an immunity or will I have this disease for life?.... Like Herpies.:blink:

[ducatilover]

I'm still doing that after 9 years of riding :D

[Tigadee]

Yeah, it's normal.

A cold dose of financial reality will keep you grounded though... :laugh: In my case at least. :cry:

[Zedder]

Im new to being a biker, but I have caught this bug where I seem to spend every waking moment in a delusional state of daydreaming about potential bikes I could own. I then tend to google said bike, find out it's availability & price on tard me and fantasize about what it would be like riding that bike through a range of different situations.
This bug\disease is effecting my work ethic as being at a computer all day seems to act like a catalyist for said delusions & daydreams. :shifty:

Its not that I am activley seeking a cure for this affliction (I quite like this feeling) but I would like to know if this is as normal as the common cold in which case I will develop an immunity or will I have this disease for life?.... Like Herpies.:blink:

You appear to have the symptoms of early onset Motorbikeolosis for which there is no known cure.

While there is nothing to worry about, not doing it will only make things worse and some relief can come from carrying out those dreams.

[slofox]

You appear to have the symptoms of early onset Motorbikeolosis for which there is no known cure.

Wot 'e said. There's no known cure. I've had to live with this affliction for the last 45 years. :whistle:

[Maha]

I always have a bike or two on my watchlist, currently there are two Triumphs.

[GTRMAN]

Guilty, there is no hope I'm afraid...

[Tryhard]

Guilty, there is no hope I'm afraid...

Also guilty....
Harley's on my watchlist at the moment. What's with that!!!!!:crazy:

[Maha]

Also guilty....
Harley's on my watchlist at the moment. What's with that!!!!!:crazy:

You account has been hacked?

[Zedder]

Also guilty....
Harley's on my watchlist at the moment. What's with that!!!!!:crazy:

Don't worry, there's a helpline you can call: 0800areunuts?

[Banditbandit]

Bwhahahaha .. yeah .. it's incurable .. I'm currently looking at Suzuki GS1200SS .. and daydreaming about how I would customize them a little ... (and the occassional Moto Guzzi)

And yeah ... being in front of a computer all day is really bad and fucks up the old work ethic ...

[clonak]

The only cure I have found is to buy a another bike. Then I fuss over that for awhile, untill I get bored, then I have to start looking again. Up to 3 so far... So its not a permanent cure, but keeps the symptoms at bay for about a year or so. And I usually have no trouble finding people wanting to 'look after' my spear bikes. Finding someone that actaully know how to ride and look after them, thats a different story. :facepalm:

In saying that, only 4 months into my latest bike, and I am already feeling the urge for a dirt bike.

[Monkfish]

I guess I will have to try these temporary cures, unfortunatley Im only a learner rider, so before I can get a cure I have to wait nearly 2 years.:weep::angry2:

[imdying]

Wait till you figure out the bank will pretty much give you anything you want :lol:

[Banditbandit]

Wait till you figure out the bank will pretty much give you anything you want :lol:

Yeah .. that's my hassle now .. . I know I can buy any bike I like because money is not an issue ... the bank throws it at me ...

The problem is: can I afford no sex for several weeks, sleeping on the couch and many years of shit I would have to put up with from the missus if I bought another bike

She's happy for me to have a new bike - as long as I sell one I already have (and for me that's not an option ...)

[superjackal]

I guess I will have to try these temporary cures, unfortunatley Im only a learner rider, so before I can get a cure I have to wait nearly 2 years.:weep::angry2:

I’m a recent convert but I got it bad now. Until I saw the practicality of bikes I wasn’t interested. Whatsoever. As soon as I went for my first decent ride I was head-over-heels-hooked. Boom! It was like nirvana. Suddenly, “Oh, I get it!”

This forum does not help - possibly makes things worse - as the more you learn the more your appetite grows.

I bought another bike which has alleviated things somewhat – but I still have my eye on the pie (Street Triple)…..

[cheshirecat]

Got fantasy issues with a 1974 MV Agustas and the Munch Mamouth - since 1974 as well

[Zedder]

I guess I will have to try these temporary cures, unfortunatley Im only a learner rider, so before I can get a cure I have to wait nearly 2 years.:weep::angry2:

Look, ya gotta believe it, there is no cure. You'll just have to dig deep and pretend that the bike you've got is something else for the time being.

I know it's tough but we're here for you and unfortunately, unlike the Harley-D situation, there is no helpline.

[Banditbandit]

Got fantasy issues with a 1974 MV Agustas and the Munch Mamouth - since 1974 as well

A Munch ... God, you gotta be kidding ... that's like having fantasies about whales .... it's a small car engine in a bike frame ...

<img src="http://www.midamericaauctions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/munch-mammoth-1-7090.jpg" width="400px"/>

That's not a fantasy - that's a fetish ...

[Grashopper]

I didn't know there was a support group for this :grouphug:

Hello, my name is Grashopper and I'm a afflicted by daydreaming of bikes and stalking them on trade me.:lol:

[Banditbandit]

I didn't know there was a support group for this :grouphug:

Hello, my name is Grashopper and I'm a afflicted by daydreaming of bikes and stalking them on trade me.:lol:

Welcome Grashopper and I hope we can help you by making you realise there is no cure ...

[Tigadee]

Also guilty....
Harley's on my watchlist at the moment. What's with that!!!!!:crazy:

:eek5: Scary from someone whose sig said "Friends don't let friends ride Harleys"! LOL

On my watchlist is a '99 VFR800 with luggage and a couple of '90s CB750s... Don't hurt none to just lookit. :blip:

[EJK]

<img src="https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7111481344/hD3776664/" />

[Zedder]

Welcome Grashopper and I hope we can help you by making you realise there is no cure ...

Sound of multiple voices in unison "There is no cure".

[Monkfish]

Welcome Grashopper and I hope we can help you by making you realise there is no cure ...

This thread is like an AA meeting for Motobikeolrosis :grouphug:

But alas there is no Cure. so...... back to tard me, :drool:

[Grashopper]

Hm, I like the thought of those temporary cures though. I think I should have a look on trade me for that :lol:

After work. Of course....:innocent:

[fyrgem]

This thread is like an AA meeting for Motobikeolrosis :grouphug:

I'm not alone! :grouphug:

Just got back into biking, and it's all I can think about!!!

Every night after work I’m out there cleaning her, adding parts to her, planning the next mod... :eek5:
Lunchtimes I'm down at the bike shop buying bits and pieces.

I'm sure my partner and flatmates thinks it's an unhealthy obsession :blink: haha

(supposed to be working now, dam desk job) :innocent:

[Zedder]

Hm, I like the thought of those temporary cures though. I think I should have a look on trade me for that :lol:

After work. Of course....:innocent:

Multiple voices etc "It is the way."

[cheshirecat]

Crashfromwayback's coffee hasn't cured it -this thread drove me to it.

[cheshirecat]

A Munch ... God, you gotta be kidding ... that's like having fantasies about whales .... it's a small car engine in a bike frame ...

http://www.midamericaauctions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/munch-mammoth-1-7090.jpg

That's not a fantasy - that's a fetish ...
You bugger putting that photo up. Off to try Crashfromwayback's coffee for a cure.

[Banditbandit]

You bugger putting that photo up. Off to try Crashfromwayback's coffee for a cure.

Oh look .. a customized one (heh heh .. in NA they'd call me "an enabler")

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRAusi_WwMqH3iTmHo4iJEW5PG1rUfNw KLp-hh2DXqQrXyt0HWPMZTbSI5vmw

[BigAl]

Its important to maintain a good selection in your watch list just in case those Lotto nos come in.:drool:

Wouldn't want to lose any time eh;)

[Road kill]

You bugger putting that photo up. Off to try Crashfromwayback's coffee for a cure.

Don't do it.
He'll try to sell you a Rocket.

[Karl08]

I am not addicted ...... .I can stop looking at bikes anytime I want.

Just one pic....then I will stop looking....

[Zedder]

I am not addicted ...... .I can stop looking at bikes anytime I want.

Just one pic....then I will stop looking....

Hey, it's ok man, denial is a large part of addiction.

[Jezxa]

I didn't know there was a support group for this :grouphug:

Hello, my name is Grashopper and I'm a afflicted by daydreaming of bikes and stalking them on trade me.:lol:

While we're on the topic of addictions, did you play a bit of Battlefield 2 back in the day? I still remember getting shot down time and time again by a chopper pilot called Grashopper...

[nerrrd]

Me I got this too. Currently jonesing for a versys/ f700/ nc700x with that "new bike" smell...oh yeah that's the stuff :wacko:.

[Tigadee]

If only there was a cure for AIDS - Acute Income Deficiency Sydnrome.

:( I know I have it and probably a lot others too...

[Grizzo]

Hi, my names Grizzo, and I'm addicted to looking at bikes on tardme...

Damn, that felt good.

[ducatilover]

Hi, I'm Doug.
I don't have a problem. She gave me the ultimatum 5 years ago... :lol:

[Tigadee]

She gave me the ultimatum 5 years ago...

What? "Clean up your act or I'll clean you out!"

We can see what the result of that was!

[Grashopper]

While we're on the topic of addictions, did you play a bit of Battlefield 2 back in the day? I still remember getting shot down time and time again by a chopper pilot called Grashopper...

Nah, I was more a Monkey Island kind of person and that was back in those days before the interweb took over the world. Must have been someone else who couldn't spell :D

[ducatilover]

What? "Clean up your act or I'll clean you out!"

We can see what the result of that was!

:girlfight: Was much different in my mind, but I am a delusional twat :killingme

[Tagger]

Everytime i go to secondhandsites i check the price of the KTM SMT's on there before anything else :)

[clonak]

I purchased something I didnt need today just to get in the draw to win a Triumph. But it was so sexy I couldnt help it. The lady at the counter must have seen me staring at it for 20 mins, because she explained in great detail exactly how to enter. I wonder if I can return it and still enter....

[ducatilover]

I purchased something I didnt need today just to get in the draw to win a Triumph. But it was so sexy I couldnt help it. The lady at the counter must have seen me staring at it for 20 mins, because she explained in great detail exactly how to enter. I wonder if I can return it and still enter....

Return and enter her my son.

[Grubber]

I purchased something I didnt need today just to get in the draw to win a Triumph. But it was so sexy I couldnt help it. The lady at the counter must have seen me staring at it for 20 mins, because she explained in great detail exactly how to enter. I wonder if I can return it and still enter....

I'm sorry but i'm still having trouble with what's wrong with your statement. Seems perfectly legit to me!
Hell i rode out with a bike i definitely didn't need once, still got it in my shed. Mind you i haven't had a wife for near on 10 years of coarse, that does help!:crazy:

[george formby]

:eek5:I'm an addict too. I've even bought a smaller shed with a house beside it to try & stop looking at & getting more bikes. It's just made me look at smaller bikes. I may be terminal, if I see a 2 stroke parked up I walk over & smell it.

[Monkfish]

if I see a 2 stroke parked up I walk over & smell it.

This must be the most advanced case of Motorbikoloris I think I have heard of. :gob:

[clonak]

if I see a 2 stroke parked up I walk over & smell it.

mmmm 2 stroke. I use to shut the garge door and rev the snot out of my 2 stroke, I loved it. Then I found real drugs. then I thought i found jesus. Turns out it he was just a homeless guy.
But I still stop and have a sniff and a gork every time a 2 stroke goes by. I love the sound too. Ring da ding ding ding.

[Eddieb]

Yep, up to 4 and struggling to restrain myself from buying more.

[ducatilover]

I have a half-solution.

Spend so much money on your current (must be at least 2) that you cannot afford another (unless you sell the cage... uh oh)

[clonak]

(unless you sell the cage... uh oh)


Now theres an Idea.... wait, I only just bought a new cage, cant sell it yet. Damn it.

[bosslady]

must be the only one unaffected by this but I don't bother with looking cause I know I can't afford lol

[Tigadee]

must be the only one unaffected by this but I don't bother with looking cause I know I can't afford lol

Oh, so you have AIDS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157196-Daydreaming-on-Tard-Me!?p=1130511775#post1130511775) too...

[bosslady]

Oh, so you have AIDS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157196-Daydreaming-on-Tard-Me!?p=1130511775#post1130511775) too...

yup. got it when I contracted my children!

[Tigadee]

yup. got it when I contracted my children!

:eek5: You have children? How old are you? 20? :crazy:

[bosslady]

:eek5: You have children? How old are you? 20? :crazy:

26, close enough. 6yo + almost 8yo

[nerrrd]

must be the only one unaffected by this but I don't bother with looking cause I know I can't afford lol

Away with you and your sensibleness! Young people today, they're so responsible.


yup. got it when I contracted my children!

That'll do it.


26, close enough. 6yo + almost 8yo

I like this, next time anyone asks I'll tell them I'm 40 (I mean it's close enough, right?)

[bosslady]

Away with you and your sensibleness! Young people today, they're so responsible.



That'll do it.



I like this, next time anyone asks I'll tell them I'm 40 (I mean it's close enough, right?)

60 isn't that close to 40 Rod ;)

[nerrrd]

60 isn't that close to 40 Rod ;)

Ouch!:crybaby:

Anyway back to daydreaming...this one is nice (AND ridiculously expensive for me):

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-565018381.htm

[bosslady]

Ouch!:crybaby:

Anyway back to daydreaming...this one is nice (AND ridiculously expensive):

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-565018381.htm

lol, that is purdy.

I want this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-567256913.htm the 250 and 600 are good lookers I haven't seen the 500 yet but I think it resembles the 250 more. But I don't like the colour, black is nicer.

[FJRider]

Ouch!:crybaby:

Anyway back to daydreaming...this one is nice (AND ridiculously expensive):

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-565018381.htm

What ... ??? No ONO .. ?? :laugh:

It's only ridiculous if you haven't got 22 Grand ...(that you can spend on a bike)

[FJRider]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

[bosslady]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

oh lord hahaha

[Grizzo]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

Now thats how you sell motorbike!

[nerrrd]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

That ad is awesome! And also just so very, very wrong...

[FJRider]

oh lord hahaha

Please note ladies ... he did include his phone number ...

[Grashopper]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

That you Trev?

[FJRider]

That you Trev?

Do you want it to be ... ?? ;)

[Grashopper]

Do you want it to be ... ?? ;)

I plead the fifth :whistle:

But thanks for the link. Now I know how to sell my GN when the time is right. :lol:

[FJRider]

I plead the fifth :whistle:

But thanks for the link. Now I know how to sell my GN when the time is right. :lol:

I'll take the photo's ... if you want ... :wings:

[ducatilover]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm Semi nude dude to distract from the ridiculous asking price? Smooth.


I'll take the photo's ... if you want ... :wings:

That's a little rapey mate! ;) You selling tickets?

[FJRider]

Semi nude dude to distract from the ridiculous asking price? Smooth.

Just giving the public what they want ... I guess ... :pinch:


That's a little rapey mate! ;) You selling tickets?

Just copies ... ;)

[Grashopper]

You selling tickets?

Just giving the public what they want ... I guess ... :pinch:



Just copies ... ;)

What??? :gob: I'll be selling those. Need to fund my next bike somehow :lol:

[FJRider]

What??? :gob: I'll be selling those. Need to fund my next bike somehow :lol:

I'll bring my good camera then. :yes:


Will you be selling enough to fund MY next bike too .. ??? :innocent:

[bosslady]

What??? :gob: I'll be selling those. Need to fund my next bike somehow :lol:

I think this could be a team effort here, were both interested in getting rid of our bikes. I see a money making opportunity here!

[FJRider]

I think this could be a team effort here, were both interested in getting rid of our bikes. I see a money making opportunity here!

Did you see where it said ... I have a (good) camera ... :innocent:


We'll talk about my commission later ... eh .. !!!

[raziel1983]

Ouch!:crybaby:

Anyway back to daydreaming...this one is nice (AND ridiculously expensive):

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-565018381.htm

Grab this.. same thing only cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=568475940

[Dogboy900]

And speaking of dreams ...

For all the female GN riders ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-570572621.htm

Ha ha I was riding past when they were taking these photos, bloody hilarious! Well done that man!
Almost fell off my bike laughing and trying to figure out what was going on :D

[FJRider]

Ha ha I was riding past when they were taking these photos, bloody hilarious! Well done that man!
Almost fell off my bike laughing and trying to figure out what was going on :D

GN riders are like that ... a sense of humor is a must ... :laugh:

[bosslady]

GN riders are like that ... a sense of humor is a must ... :laugh:

spot on !!!!!

[Tigadee]

GN riders are like that ... a sense of humor is a must ...

And scooter riders too!

I saw a scooter rider yesterday dressed with a glossy black Fritz helmet, leather vest and boots riding his Vespa as if he were on a Harley! :facepalm:

[FJRider]

And scooter riders too!

I saw a scooter rider yesterday dressed with a glossy black Fritz helmet, leather vest and boots riding his Vespa as if he were on a Harley! :facepalm:

That WAS his Harley ...


and we don't laugh at how you dress ... much ...

[ducatilover]

I think this could be a team effort here, were both interested in getting rid of our bikes. I see a money making opportunity here!

I'll get nude, I'm down like James Brown

[Tigadee]

and we don't laugh at how you dress ... much ...

Oh, why?
http://www.faillol.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sc_piano2_m.jpg

[FJRider]

Oh, why?


Actually dressing might help. Knowing where to not look is difficult ... :crazy:

[nerrrd]

Grab this.. same thing only cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=568475940

What was that earlier about "enabling"??:eek:

[Tigadee]

Actually dressing might help. Knowing where to not look is difficult ...

Yes, but it beats hi-viz any day! :lol:

[raziel1983]

What was that earlier about "enabling"??:eek:

I'm trying to get my new bike fix vicariously, works out much cheaper...for me atleast. :2thumbsup

[nerrrd]

lol, that is purdy.

I want this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-567256913.htm the 250 and 600 are good lookers I haven't seen the 500 yet but I think it resembles the 250 more. But I don't like the colour, black is nicer.

Hey it does come in black...

[nerrrd]

Oh, why?


OK so not something you'd want to see, but he is playing a freakin' piano! On a motorbike! How cool is that? :eek5: My guess is "Ride of the Valkyries", or the theme from the Sting...or maybe "March of the Trolls".

[Mushu]

I caught the bug a year ago, 25k later I have 3 bikes and still I have a dozen cheap trail bikes on my tm watchlist

But the worst thing is the monthly letter from Kawasaki Finance offering to help me lighten my wallet some more with a new bike (or jetski, yeah right) it's pretty easy to say no since I only have my L and already own a 250 ninja so my options are pretty crap at Kawasaki anyway

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[Laava]

This one won,t last long I,m picking!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=570572621&open_homes=&region=&district=

[Banditbandit]

This one won,t last long I,m picking!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=570572621&open_homes=&region=&district=

Naa .. he looks too heavy for the poor wee thing and it will die very shortly ...

[Jezxa]

Have a look at the second picture on this auction

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-571680163.htm

[ducatilover]

I wish Santa would bring me one of those!

I have many cool parts for my projects on my watchlist, but me being me am waiting 'till I cannot keep my mouse under control to buy them