Bikers have restored my faith in humanity

[Juniper]

I've had an interesting life and some good and bad experiences from it. I have seen some of the worst sides of humanity. Doing ambo shifts for example, And the senseless violence that happens on our streets.
But since I've started riding I've experienced so many genuine nice people.
The guys at the shops have always been nice (yes they are paid to though)
I've known some people for less than a month and yet they take me riding, when they hate it lol, they teach me, push me just enough and now work on my bike for me.
Random pedestrians helping to get my bike off me when I fell off and then just left without me getting a chance to say thank you.
Guys I met to go for a ride. They kept to a really slow speed for me, didn't really disappear on me. I mean that was seriously a wander through the twisties for them, not the sprint most bikes enjoy.
And the random stalker lol who turned up out of no where and saved my ass when I was sitting on the side of the road crying cause the damn thing had broken down and I was too pansy to ride it.

Have you had random acts of kindness within this community over others? Or just randoms like my pedestrian guy

I know some of you are online cunts, but that isn't necessarily what you are in reality. I'm quite impressed to be honest.

(And no, no one is getting laid)

[MSTRS]

(And no, no one is getting laid)

Pfft!! All that effort was a waste of time, then. Onwards to the next needy chick (who will put out)...

[unstuck]

There are good bastards and not so good bastards in all walks of life. Not just a biker thing.:niceone:

[oneofsix]

There are good bastards and not so good bastards in all walks of life. Not just a biker thing.:niceone:

+1 there are even some good :Police: :lol: Actually pitied the good bugger trudging back down SH1 south of Paekok last night to pick up a piece of lumber (6x1 possibly used but slick as shit) that had come off an insecure load, probably because I had only just managed to avoid hitting it in the wind and rain with some counter steering.

Despite the general outlook as per lego (http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/8753802/Angry-Lego-not-a-good-building-block-for-kids), the majority of people are good, however they are often afraid to act on it as kindness is typified as weakness now days.

[unstuck]

A fella on classic restos last week said " Good people attract good people" and I agree with him. If you are a good bugger, you usually meet good buggers.:niceone:

[CBR4ME]

Gota say i was stopped on the side of the Motorway one day for all of two min one day when a good buger pulled over to check if i was ok, luckily he had an 8mm spanner ..... just what i was after.
With in Five min ....Job done & on my.

I dont mind paying it forward :)

[Juniper]

Pfft!! All that effort was a waste of time, then. Onwards to the next needy chick (who will put out)...

Haha yeah sorry about that.


A fella on classic restos last week said " Good people attract good people" and I agree with him. If you are a good bugger, you usually meet good buggers.:niceone:

I wouldn't really call myself "good people". I used to be, kinda. Always putting mysel out for others, it was nice to help and I like making people happy. But when no one was there for me at times and it was a one way street I just kinda threw in the towel. That's why I've lived by these 2 things:

"Everybody Lies" and "I only trust 1 person in this world, and that's me. And even then it's a bit touch and go"

I have never been shown so much random kindness and its really refreshing and restoring of humanity.

[oneofsix]

(And no, no one is getting laid)


Always putting mysel out for others, it was nice to help and I like making people happy.

:yes: can see there has been a change. :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

What goes around comes around...
Always cheak to see if people are ok regardless,as the few seconds it takes to get a "I ok" response isnt an issue.
I've even helped out gang members broken down in the Waioeke Gorge.

[tristania]

I found an old saying that rings true: that no good deed goes unpunished...

[Juniper]

What goes around comes around...
Always cheak to see if people are ok regardless,as the few seconds it takes to get a "I ok" response isnt an issue.
I've even helped out gang members broken down in the Waioeke Gorge.

That one will be handy to keep in mind, you never know when your in a sticky situtation that may need some 'special' help to get out of.


I believe that nearly everyone is a good person. Every arrogant cunt has friends or partners or family that think they are awesome.

[unstuck]

Every arrogant cunt has friends or partners or family that think they are awesome.

Most awesome people think I am an arrogant cunt.:Punk::Punk:

[scumdog]

"Everybody Lies" and "I only trust 1 person in this world, and that's me. And even then it's a bit touch and go"



Kinda my mantra too - until proven otherwise...

[Juniper]

Most awesome people think I am an arrogant cunt.:Punk::Punk:

I'm sure somebody loves you. Somewhere. Crazy people do crazy things. :p

[Tigadee]

Most awesome people think I am an arrogant cunt.

At least with you they just think it... With some people, we know they're arrogant cunts!:rolleyes:

[unstuck]

I wont tell someone I like them, or there actions when I dont. If that makes me an arrogant cunt then so be it, cant stand fake people.:headbang::headbang:

[iYRe]

A fella on classic restos last week said " Good people attract good people" and I agree with him. If you are a good bugger, you usually meet good buggers.:niceone:

except on KB.. you seem to meet people you wish would bugger off, instead

[imdying]

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[Big Dave]

Faith in humanity restored huh.

Watch TV for 10 minutes and you'll come good.

[Paul in NZ]

Faith in humanity restored huh.

Watch TV for 10 minutes and you'll come good.

Yup - the news or crimewatch or summat...

Having said that - I can't help feeling that those programs actually promote poor behaviour and that most people are pretty decent if given half a chance.

[Big Dave]

Yup - the news or crimewatch or summat...

.

Overkill. A 3 minute block of commercials will do it.

[oneofsix]

Yup - the news or crimewatch or summat...

Having said that - I can't help feeling that those programs actually promote poor behaviour and that most people are pretty decent if given half a chance.

+1, reckon TV and the media has done a lot to destroy the faith in human nature. Humans can't be that bad or we wouldn't have survived as a species for so long.

[nosebleed]

... when I was sitting on the side of the road crying cause the damn thing had broken down and I was too pansy to ride it...

Yeah we've all lived that dream, usually it's from purchasing Italian.

Happened just last weekend.

[scumdog]

+1, reckon TV and the media has done a lot to destroy the faith in human nature.

Like C.I. on Sky??

[oneofsix]

Like C.I. on Sky??

not really what I was thinking of but it is a part in that is focuses on the bad buggers rather than the good guys trying to solve the problem or the millions of others getting on with their lives which the criminals would have otherwise had no affect on. That programme and others like it bring what is in fact far away close to home and aims to make it personal when it doesn't actually affect you.

[Big Dave]

I was thinking more about people going bat-shit crazy for Karaoke with revolving chairs.

[Drew]

At least with you they just think it... With some people, we know they're arrogant cunts!:rolleyes:

Hmmmm, someone looking for me?

[BigAl]

Awww, isn't that nice...:cry:

have some fluffy kittens
283691

[Drew]

I was thinking more about people going bat-shit crazy for Karaoke with revolving chairs.

I reckon you've got it all backwards. I think one or two real clever bastards realised how big an audience they had, in the batshit crazy cunts all over the world.

Few are about music these days, who are producing what they think fits the description. Most want to be famous, and think a few Karaoke trophies at home qualifies them.

[Big Dave]

I reckon you've got it all backwards.


The idea of a contradictory post is to present an argument that doesn't validate the original statement.

[iYRe]

I reckon you've got it all backwards. I think one or two real clever bastards realised how big an audience they had, in the batshit crazy cunts all over the world.

Few are about music these days, who are producing what they think fits the description. Most want to be famous, and think a few Karaoke trophies at home qualifies them.

Mark Knopfler said something along the lines of, "its all about fame, 15 minutes of fame, and not about the music. Real music takes time, hard work, blood, sweat and tears, its about the love of music, and the craft of musicianship..."

Meatloaf said something along the lines of: "Its all about fame. Hell, I lived in a car for 2 years, because every cent went on music..."

Without the work, there is no real passion, no craft, no art, no soul.. without the pain and hardship, there is no real committing of oneself to the music. I feel sick at the thought..

[Big Dave]

Andy Warhol said "I don't say that any more. Now I say 'In 15 minutes, everyone will be famous'".

And are you sure Meatloaf didn't say '....and pies'?

[iYRe]

Andy Warhol said "I don't say that any more. Now I say 'In 15 minutes, everyone will be famous'".

And are you sure Meatloaf didn't say '....and pies'?

No, but I assume it was an American sized car, and not a toyota : P

[Madness]

This should sort it...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10888532

[Big Dave]

The Yin has been Yanged - more puppies!

[Maha]

This should sort it...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10888532

New Aussie chant mate...

Gobby Gobby Gobby Slag Slag Slag.

[Madness]

Gobby Gobby Gobby Slag Slag Slag.

It's enough to (almost) make Dargaville look attractive.

[iYRe]

It's enough to (almost) make Dargaville look attractive.

or huntly..

[Maha]

It's enough to (almost) make Dargaville look attractive.

She sounds like a cross between Alan Langer and Kim Hughes (and a weeeeeee bit drunk)

[Drew]

The idea of a contradictory post is to present an argument that doesn't validate the original statement.Perhaps I wasn't clear.

The people were already batshit crazy, there is no "going" to attribute to those shit shows.

[Banditbandit]

Most awesome people think I am an arrogant cunt.:Punk::Punk:

And would they be right ???


except on KB.. you seem to meet people you wish would bugger off, instead

Yeah .. that's why they are here .. no-one would talk to them otherwise .. so they have no life except a digital one - I avoid meeting people I talk to online for thjat very reason ..


+1, reckon TV and the media has done a lot to destroy the faith in human nature. Humans can't be that bad or we wouldn't have survived as a species for so long.

Yeah ... Naaa bro ... the urge to have sex and reproduce is very strong ... it overrides everything else .. including common sense ...


http://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/62071/filename/beer-goggles-demotivational.jpg

[MSTRS]

- I avoid meeting people I talk to online -

At least you do once you know who they are, eh boy?

[Big Dave]

Fortunately we live in an age where most of us realise that, ironically, a Bogon spewing its racist bile is the one that resembles a Chimpanzee screeching at an empty cardboard box in the jungle it doesn't understand.

[MSTRS]

Wha...?
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/186xvrvj3rrp8jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[Drew]

Fortunately we live in an age where most of us realise that, ironically, a Bogon spewing its racist bile is the one that resembles a Chimpanzee screeching at an empty cardboard box in the jungle it doesn't understand.Oh, so you're friends with Bret Glazer on bookface too?

[Madness]

Oh, so you're friends with Bret Glazer on bookface too?

Fuckin' Poos is looking old!

[Big Dave]

Oh, so you're friends with Bret Glazer on bookface too?

Hang on - I'll check.
....
....
....

No. At last tally I have zero Facebook friends.

[Drew]

Hang on - I'll check.
....
....
....

No. At last tally I have zero Facebook friends.

I knew you aren't as popular as people say!

[Big Dave]

I knew you aren't as popular as people say!


What part of 'tireless self promotion' did you miss?

[Drew]

What part of 'tireless self promotion' did you miss?

I'm too dumb to understand the reference sorry.

[bosslady]

I'd never lost faith in humanity but I know what you mean OP. I've met some seriously top notch people through motorcycling thus far, a lot of them from here. Ive lost count of how many endless, inane questions have been answered or how many times people have helped fix my bike, teach me new tricks, look at bikes with me, you name it. I do think having girly bits helps a little bit especially when at the shops! All in all most motorcyclists are good souls.

[Big Dave]

I'm too dumb to understand the reference sorry.

Not really. Daftly obscure reference to a disclaimer lost in the mists of 12,000 posts.


I like having a page on facebook. A page sets the terms of reference - ie *not* what you had for breakfast.

[Mom]

I do think having girly bits helps a little bit especially when at the shops!

Well that at least is a good thing to hear. I had a fantastic experience when I bought Millie from Colemans. Darryl was fantastic to deal with and they all catered for my short stature without making me feel like an inferior being. I did not even ride Millie before I bought her. Seems this sort of experience is becoming the norm instead of being ignored or patronised which used to be my experience of shopping in a bike shop :yes:

I don't think being a "good cunt" is solely a biker trait though. There are lots of them out there you just have to expect to find them is all. Bikers are perceived to be bit of a brotherhood ,que Katman, so that is generally what you find. I have absolutely no doubt that there are plenty of bikers out there that are simply cunts :yes:

[Drew]

Not really. Daftly obscure reference to a disclaimer lost in the mists of 12,000 posts.


I like having a page on facebook. A page sets the terms of reference - ie *not* what you had for breakfast.Oh right, I thought it was something you'd said to me directly at some point.

Worst facebook updates, are pictures of people's dinner.

Back on topic. I don't think bikers are any better as people, than any other demographic.

Most don't mean any harm, some try to help, few can't help but help, and lots are fuckin cock heads.

[nodrog]

If you have a Vagina, people are nice to you!


















No shit sherlock.

[Drew]

If you have a Vagina, people are nice to you!

Pretty nice if you present your wood too though.

[Madness]

I'd never lost faith in humanity but I know what you mean OP. I've met some seriously top notch people through motorcycling thus far, a lot of them from here. Ive lost count of how many endless, inane questions have been answered or how many times people have helped fix my bike, teach me new tricks, look at bikes with me, you name it. I do think having girly bits helps a little bit especially when at the shops! All in all most motorcyclists are good souls.

642.


I like to think of it as "the other" counting game.

[Juniper]

Well that at least is a good thing to hear. I had a fantastic experience when I bought Millie from Colemans. Darryl was fantastic to deal with and they all catered for my short stature without making me feel like an inferior being. I did not even ride Millie before I bought her. Seems this sort of experience is becoming the norm instead of being ignored or patronised which used to be my experience of shopping in a bike shop :yes:
:

The only time I have felt belittled was 1 or 2 people at RB. the rest of the crew were absolutely amazing. To their benefit it was nearing end of day, but it was a few different vists.
Though in saying that lol I've spent the last few days at Cycletreads staying until 6 trying on every shoe in the house........they close at 5.30



I don't think being a "good cunt" is solely a biker trait though. There are lots of them out there you just have to expect to find them is all. Bikers are perceived to be bit of a brotherhood ,que Katman, so that is generally what you find. I have absolutely no doubt that there are plenty of bikers out there that are simply cunts :yes:

To a degree I agree with you. When I was on the side of the road many people went past me. Funnily enough the same dude on a gold and black bike went past about a dozen times. I think he was practicing those corners. I don't blame him as such, more cause he was entertainment. But yeah I do wonder if anyone would have stopped if John hadent turned up.
1 car did pull over as I started walking up the hill and the woman asked if they could help. So there are some nice 4 wheeled people lol.

Thing is even those guys and girls (however a fewer many there are of us) that are just cunts have friends and family that think they are "all right mate"
Just because we don't see it doesn't mean it's not there.

[Banditbandit]

At least you do once you know who they are, eh boy?

Naa .. I have NEVER met anyone I have talked to through the interdweb first ... Yeah .. there are a few people I do know that I talk to on the interdweb ... but I knew them in person first ...

[Morcs]

I've known some people for less than a month and yet they take me riding, when they hate it lol, they teach me, push me just enough and now work on my bike for me.

Its called covert offering of penis.

[Drew]

Its called covert offering of penis.Don't try and church it up. It's called 'spading'!

[iYRe]

Yeah .. that's why they are here .. no-one would talk to them otherwise .. so they have no life except a digital one - I avoid meeting people I talk to online for thjat very reason ..

There are very few people I wont meet. It always makes me laugh, because people talk shit online, but rarely would they say it to your face (or at least, mine).

Internet is my "job" - I have time to observe, and have done for over 20 years, you soon learn who is full of it and who isnt.

[Juniper]

Its called covert offering of penis.


Don't try and church it up. It's called 'spading'!

Sorry boys, shit outa luck there.

[Morcs]

Sorry boys, shit outa luck there.

Huh? I thought it was obvious by our blatant piss taking of the spaders, that we are not indeed, spaders.

[Juniper]

Huh? I thought it was obvious by our blatant piss taking of the spaders, that we are not indeed, spaders.


Sorry I was taking the shit too lol.

Got distracted and forgot to finish post.

[unstuck]

I have no respect for anyone who takes it in the shit.:oi-grr:

[Juniper]

I have no respect for anyone who takes it in the shit.:oi-grr:

Lol Fuck. Taking the piss.

Today is not my best posting day lol.

I should stop before I put my foot in it!!

[unstuck]

Lol Fuck. Taking the piss.

Today is not my best posting day lol.

I should stop before I put my foot in it!!

Heard of fisting , not footing though, please elaborate.:wait:

[Juniper]

Heard of fisting , not footing though, please elaborate.:wait:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footjob

Way off topic lol.

Are you trying to say that no matter how nice a biker may be, they'r still a dodgy cunt at heart?

[Drew]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footjob

Way off topic lol.

Are you trying to say that no matter how nice a biker may be, they'r still a dodgy cunt at heart?It aint biker specific, it's a guy thing.

I know I'm not in the market or interested in, 'in luck here', but I notice that other dodgy cunt is now flirting.

[Juniper]

It aint biker specific, it's a guy thing.

I know I'm not in the market or interested in, 'in luck here', but I notice that other dodgy cunt is now flirting.

Uh? Wha? I'm so oblivious. Whoeve he is, is outa luck lol. I'm not in the market and anyway boys have yucky things.

*shake head* how did we get off topic lol.

[Drew]

Uh? Wha? I'm so oblivious. Whoeve he is, is outa luck lol. I'm not in the market and anyway boys have yucky things.

*shake head* how did we get off topic lol.Your thread went to a few pages, after that it's fair game for talking shit.

Right, so you're another lesbian stringing online try hards? Good work! I'd do the same thing.

Infact...Help me girls, I've fallen and can't get up!

[Juniper]

Your thread went to a few pages, after that it's fair game for talking shit.

Right, so you're another lesbian stringing online try hards? Good work! I'd do the same thing.

Infact...Help me girls, I've fallen and can't get up!

Oh here, let me help you.

But wait! I must change into. Bikini!

Oh look, I've fallen down... Now we are in the same boat. *swoon*

[bosslady]

Uh? Wha? I'm so oblivious. Whoeve he is, is outa luck lol. I'm not in the market and anyway boys have yucky things.

*shake head* how did we get off topic lol.

I'm on the market and don't mind boys yucky things! just saying! :lol:

[Drew]

Oh here, let me help you.

But wait! I must change into. Bikini!

Oh look, I've fallen down... Now we are in the same boat. *swoon*

There's a thread, you might like.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140033-KB-Arses-The-Revival!?highlight=ass

[unstuck]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footjob

Way off topic lol.

Are you trying to say that no matter how nice a biker may be, they'r still a dodgy cunt at heart?

Thats disgusting, and no.:yes:

[Drew]

Thats disgusting, and no.:yes:

You tried to give yourself a footjob didn't you?:yes:

[unstuck]

Yeah, and nearly dislocated my knee.:pinch:

[russd7]

Most awesome people think I am an arrogant cunt.:Punk::Punk:

watch ya language young fella :yawn::yawn:

[russd7]

Kinda my mantra too - until proven otherwise...

kinda goes with the territory dont it scummy, every one lies to you :brick:

[unstuck]

watch ya language young fella :yawn::yawn:

Sorry old fella.:not::moon:

[haydes55]

I'm on the market and don't mind boys yucky things! just saying! :lol:

Sorry none of us blokes are interested in a girl on a GN :oi-grr:

(get a motard ;) just sayin')

:laugh:

[unstuck]

Sorry none of us blokes are interested in a girl on a GN :oi-grr:

(get a motard ;) just sayin')

:laugh:

You seen her on a dirt bike? It would be a retard on a motard.:Punk::Punk:



Just joking bossy.

[bosslady]

Sorry none of us blokes are interested in a girl on a GN :oi-grr:

(get a motard ;) just sayin')

:laugh:you mean get YOUR motard? :P


You seen her on a dirt bike? It would be a retard on a motard.:Punk::Punk:



Just joking bossy.oi you!!! lol

[haydes55]

you mean get YOUR motard? :P


Actually I'm giving that to my dad (for him to get a license) after my full test and he's buying me a bigger bike as a trade. :woohoo:

[bosslady]

Actually I'm giving that to my dad (for him to get a license) after my full test and he's buying me a bigger bike as a trade. :woohoo:

Lucky bugger! !

[Banditbandit]

I'm on the market and don't mind boys yucky things! just saying! :lol:

Shit - I'm easily old enough to be your father - possibly old enough to be your grandfather ...

[bosslady]

Shit - I'm easily old enough to be your father - possibly old enough to be your grandfather ...

Good thing I'm not interested then, aye? :lol:

[Drew]

Good thing I'm not interested then, aye? :lol:

Beggars can't be choosers woman!

[bosslady]

Beggars can't be choosers woman!

I'd rather be a lonely begger :P I have been for a long time, same old!

[Juniper]

Ok I have to totally resurrect this thread.

You guys are totally and utterly AWESOME!

A KB member I met only 3 weeks before agrees to come on my trip with me that everyone told me I shouldn't/couldn't do.

When I get into a spot of trouble another member drives up a few hours to come pick up my bike for me and stores it at his place. And manages to give it a quick fix.

Now when I have to somehow get it home from Whangarei ANOTHER KB member just offers to ride it down for me.

I honestly can't believe just how ......... awesome (I can't think of another word lol) everyone is. :love:

This is beyond just being "good people"

[BuzzardNZ]

Ok I have to totally resurrect this thread.

..SNIP..

Now when I have to somehow get it home from Whangarei ANOTHER KB member just offers to ride it down for me.

..SNIP..

This is beyond just being "good people"

I'd hold off until he/she actually shows up with your bike :shit:

Good to hear you came out of it unscathed :yes:

[Grashopper]

Lol, the way most people on kb talk about 250s I'm sure she will get it back ;)

Just out of interest, why did people tell you not to do that ride?

[The Reibz]

Just out of interest, why did people tell you not to do that ride?

Just people at NASS doing what people at NASS do, being sensible about everything.
I personally didn't see any problems but quiet a few others were trying to talk Juniper out of it. I think most thought it was beyond her level. I don't know how your suposed to learn without pushing your skills to the next level. People just seem to worry alot I think.

Nevermind that, gotta deal with it just about every day from my mrs. But then again her ex died on a bike...

[Grashopper]

Hmm, she lives in AKL so she must be able to survive city traffic. And I've seen her flicking through the twisties on the prison ride. What kind of roads do you have up there? :shit:


(Serious question cause I still want to ride up north some time)

[Juniper]

Lol, the way most people on kb talk about 250s I'm sure she will get it back ;)

Just out of interest, why did people tell you not to do that ride?

Exactly what Reibz said. That and the forest would be wet and green, the roads narrow and twisty and yeah that its beyond my skill.

But I had absolutely great fun. we didnt push it really hard. Those roads were easy apart from the Forest and gorge which I took at my pace.

I hit a dog. And I didnt fall off. Not something that could be forseen.

[BuzzardNZ]

And I've seen her flicking through the twisties on the prison ride.

Trying to outrun the screws was she?

[Juniper]

Hmm, she lives in AKL so she must be able to survive city traffic. And I've seen her flicking through the twisties on the prison ride. What kind of roads do you have up there? :shit:


(Serious question cause I still want to ride up north some time)

Apart from the Forest and Gorge really smooth and sweepy. You'll love it.

None of the NASS guys have seen me ride. (That one time with Reibz so does not count!! Those were nasty roads)

[Oblivion]

Unrelated to Kiwibiker, but


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBjY_8sGg_0

[jorge84]

Lucky the fella in the truck didn't jam his brakes on at any point. could have been a touch painful.

[Maha]

Exactly what Reibz said. That and the forest would be wet and green, the roads narrow and twisty and yeah that its beyond my skill.

But I had absolutely great fun. we didnt push it really hard. Those roads were easy apart from the Forest and gorge which I took at my pace.

I hit a dog. And I didnt fall off. Not something that could be forseen.

Did you make it to the Cape?

[Juniper]

Did you make it to the Cape?

Oh yeah! Got to the Cape and back down the peninsula in the day (before doggie but we were going to stop at the next town anyway for acco)

I keep saying that the world is our Carpark. And now I have proof. Also found the worlds best breakfast table.

Took a break at every gassie even if I didn't need to full the whole way. Stopped when I started day dreaming and his lines got worse :p Didn't go dangerous pushing. But didn't wander either. Probably only a tad faster than the constant speed group of the prison trip.

I will do it again in a heart beat. 2 days is perfect time.

[russd7]

sounds like an awesome trip, only way to build skill and confidence is to get out and ride, way to many nay-sayers out there who beleive the only way to ride is their way. Go for it i say, maybe a trip down south for ya soon, knew a lady a few year ago that did three trips round the south island on her GN 250 and enjoyed every minute of it.
pleased you didn't get offed by the mishap, take heart in the fact that skill would have played a big part in that, you kept cool and stayed upright when you could have so easily paniked and gone down.

[unstuck]

sounds like an awesome trip, only way to build skill and confidence is to get out and ride, way to many nay-sayers out there who beleive the only way to ride is their way. Go for it i say, maybe a trip down south for ya soon, knew a lady a few year ago that did three trips round the south island on her GN 250 and enjoyed every minute of it.
pleased you didn't get offed by the mishap, take heart in the fact that skill would have played a big part in that, you kept cool and stayed upright when you could have so easily paniked and gone down.

I see you have changed your location, fitting area for a piece of vintage machinery such as yourself.:bleh:

[TLDV8]

Have you had random acts of silliness within this community.

Here are some favorites.

Someone posts on KB about needing help with a broken SV footpeg after dropping their bike,I recognise the bike from a KB ride the previous Sunday.
I suggest to bring it over as I am familiar with that bike and know the securing bolts are loctited.
Over they come. I remove the hanger,change out the broken parts etc and off they go.
They post in their thread that they had found the tools to do it ??

Someone posts that they have a problem with a bike and they are going to split the engine cases to fix this 'gearbox problem and have no way to release the clutch securing nut.
I end up driving across Auckland in peak hour traffic with compressor and rattle gun.
When I get there I diagnose it as a clutch problem not the gearbox,remove the clutch nut etc to find indeed the clutch is fried.
They post in the thread that they had found the problem ??
Not long after I get a PM asking if I can come back and do the clutch nut up,I laugh and delete the message ??

Someone else posts on KB they have been quoted up to $1000 to have the clutch done in their TL1000 at a dealership .
I offer to look at it after asking them to get a new clutch plate set ($250?)
Around they come,I remove the clutch including removing the cam set to check that also,back together it goes and test ride by them says all good.
They post in their thread they got it sorted ??

Someone posts just before Christmas that Suzuki NZ do not have any Suzuki TL1000 head gaskets in stock and post asking if anyone has one as they are going away on their bike.
I have new spares for my TL's so offer one and they say they will place a order with Suzuki to replace it asap.
They are over like a shot to get it.
Months and months go by before it is replaced after PM's not answered (even though it showed they were read) and having to put a thread up here to get something done in the end.



What did all have in common ?
All were from the northern hemisphere but just a coincidence of course.
I think Kiwi's are generally a helpful bunch.

[haydes55]

That reminds me about a pom I know. His father is in any business he can make a quick buck, a few years back my conrod decided to kill itself on the start line, smashed the bottom end literally in half. So anyway the top end was salvageable so the engine was sold to an engine builder for peanuts and I got to keep the toasted piston.

So anyway, this pom was doing a mechanics course and knew about my piston and asked if he could borrow it to show at his class. I was fine with it but needed it back in a month, I had already organised with a mate to have it mounted on wood and given to my dad as a fathers day present. A month goes by, still haven't got it back. So I hit him up "what piston? I didn't see any piston and I've never shown a piston in my course". So I hit up my brothers mate who's at his course who confirmed he showed it to the class. The stupid pom still denied ever even seeing it. Found out later he gave it to his dad to sell for scrap metal. He did the same with a carb he borrowed off my dad years before.

[chasio]

That reminds me about a pom I know. His father is in any business he can make a quick buck, a few years back my conrod decided to kill itself on the start line, smashed the bottom end literally in half. So anyway the top end was salvageable so the engine was sold to an engine builder for peanuts and I got to keep the toasted piston.

So anyway, this pom was doing a mechanics course and knew about my piston and asked if he could borrow it to show at his class. I was fine with it but needed it back in a month, I had already organised with a mate to have it mounted on wood and given to my dad as a fathers day present. A month goes by, still haven't got it back. So I hit him up "what piston? I didn't see any piston and I've never shown a piston in my course". So I hit up my brothers mate who's at his course who confirmed he showed it to the class. The stupid pom still denied ever even seeing it. Found out later he gave it to his dad to sell for scrap metal. He did the same with a carb he borrowed off my dad years before.

Sounds like an arse. But I think in the "shit poms did to me" stakes, that would be some way behind the colonizers of the Victorian era.

Some poms are twits and don't give credit where its due or get rid of stuff that is not theirs. This is not news.

Luckily there are no kiwi twits at all. None. Not even one. Anywhere.

Sweet.

[Juniper]

We have to have the bad to recognise the good. :(

[TLDV8]

We have to have the bad to recognise the good. :(


Anything I wrote was not meant to sound bad,it just how things are some times.
Should I mention all were males so ego can be a factor.

My favourite.
She might still be a member and was involved with newbie riders quite a bit,wrote a cruiser type bike.
She posted one day that her letterbox was having some form of drama and could anybody help.
Responses it seems were a little thin on the ground for letterbox repairman so I thought why not,she was helping the biking community so I could repay something.
Two trips from Manurewa to Swanson (iirc) and back and it was as good as new after some fabrication (new mount bracket and paint) and a few new holes drilled on site.
She was wrapped,all good.
I just think most people will help you out at a grass roots level with no catches if you ask,I hope NZ never changes like that.
Besides if you do a good deed now and again,you can be a $%^& the rest of the time with a clear conscience. :lol:

[Akzle]

Besides if you do a good deed now and again,you can be a $%^& the rest of the time with a clear conscience. :lol:

shhhh!
Youve blown my cover...

[Drew]

shhhh!
Youve blown my cover...You've never done a good deed fuck ya!

[Akzle]

You've never done a good deed fuck ya!

shhhh!
youve blown my cover....

[Angel_of_Metal]

I know some of you are online cunts, but that isn't necessarily what you are in reality. I'm quite impressed to be honest.

(And no, no one is getting laid)

No? Not even lovely ol' me? ;)

[Juniper]

No? Not even lovely ol' me? ;)

Weeeeelllllllll

[Maha]

shhhh!
youve blown my cover....

Having a split personality is not a cover, it's a condition.

[Akzle]

Having a split personality is not a cover, it's a condition.

now youve fuken done it.
Cue scissorhands in...3...2...

[Drew]

now youve fuken done it.
Cue scissorhands in...3...2...Yep, we're about to get diagnosed by Doctor Scissorhands. "All bikers are mental because (insert some stupid reasoning here)".

[unstuck]

Yep, we're about to get diagnosed by Doctor Scissorhands. "All bikers are mental because (insert some stupid reasoning here)".

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1iCfJI1eRt_owp7h2MAXudDow-m1FTCNeC1TR2CcFCnJnMDWN

[Akzle]

Yep, we're about to get diagnosed by Doctor Scissorhands. "All bikers are mental because (insert some stupid reasoning here)".

as an aside, we're likely to be descendants of horsemen, apparently.
Its in the blood, being higher and quicker than all the plebians...

But moohard is probably right. I am insane.
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[Drew]

...being higher...There's a double meaning in that.

So picturing you lying on your side, spinning round doing a Homer Simpson.

[scumdog]

Having a split personality is not a cover, it's a condition.

And not a very desirable one at that....

[Akzle]

And not a very desirable one at that....

what the fuck would you know bob?
Youre 2 kinds of boring and im five kinds of awesome...

[Maha]

what the fuck would you know bob?
Youre 2 kinds of boring and im five kinds of awesome...

Which one is this typing with an overinflated opinion of the other?

[Madness]

Which one is this typing with an overinflated opinion of the other?

$2 on not the green one.

[Maha]

$2 on not the green one.

That's easy money.

[Drew]

Which one is this typing with an overinflated opinion of the other?
Who fucken cares? All of them are funny as a fight in a church I reckon.

[Juniper]

Kids please behave.

[Drew]

Kids please behave.

This from the dirty bitch offering babies to some random!

[Akzle]

funny as a fight in a church

a jew one. With big beards and silly hats....

Diamonds? Dont they come from antwerp?

[husaberg]

I've had an interesting life and some good and bad experiences from it. I have seen some of the worst sides of humanity. Doing ambo shifts for example, And the senseless violence that happens on our streets.
But since I've started riding I've experienced so many genuine nice people.
The guys at the shops have always been nice (yes they are paid to though)
I've known some people for less than a month and yet they take me riding, when they hate it lol, they teach me, push me just enough and now work on my bike for me.
Random pedestrians helping to get my bike off me when I fell off and then just left without me getting a chance to say thank you.
Guys I met to go for a ride. They kept to a really slow speed for me, didn't really disappear on me. I mean that was seriously a wander through the twisties for them, not the sprint most bikes enjoy.
And the random stalker lol who turned up out of no where and saved my ass when I was sitting on the side of the road crying cause the damn thing had broken down and I was too pansy to ride it.

Have you had random acts of kindness within this community over others? Or just randoms like my pedestrian guy

I know some of you are online cunts, but that isn't necessarily what you are in reality. I'm quite impressed to be honest.

(And no, no one is getting laid)
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4934776832/hE48A87CE/

nice hook.....you had me right up until the last bit anyway...:msn-wink:


It seems sexist and maybe because it is.... but men are always more helpful towards women. I muse it is a damsel in thisdress (http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/023/4/f/the_train_journey___damsel_in_distress_by_philjone sphotography-d5sfgt0.jpg) thing.
New Zealanders are generally a kind considerate lot, I guess it is a small community spirit thing, not so much seen in the big cities anymore but still displayed.

I too have seen the is worst in people as well as the best. But we all tend to concentrate on the worst aspects.
Watch the first 40 minutes of the news or read the first 4 pages of the newspaper.

I think if we all concentrated more on the great things people selflessly do for others. NZ would be a better place.
But unfortunately bad news sells.
If you have a bad experience, we, as humans tend to tell more people about it than, we do when we have a good one.

Anyway i digress........ So why is no one getting laid..... whats up with that... I bet all people would do many more good deeds if they knew they were going to get laid.... think about the initial stage of any relationship..........:dodge:
https://p.gr-assets.com/540x540/fit/hostedimages/1385121804/7072605.jpg
I have never lost my faith in humanity i have however i have became i lot more jaded and suspicious on peoples motives (even my own occasionally) which i hate, but i guess it is all part of maturing.

[Tigadee]

http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/azbKPPB_460sa.gif

Bikers are good people... just sayin'

[Juniper]

Just gota bump this thread a bit.

My recent experience with my carbs and posting on Facebook and getting so many replies, offers of help, phone calls, and mates calling mates. Has again restored my faith in humanity and reenforced the awesomeness of the biker community.

Cheers guys!!!

[unstuck]

Just gota bump this thread a bit.

My recent experience with my carbs and posting on Facebook and getting so many replies, offers of help, phone calls, and mates calling mates. Has again restored my faith in humanity and reenforced the awesomeness of the biker community.

Cheers guys!!!

Piss off ya Nancy.:bleh:

[Akzle]

its the tits that do it. If you were hairy youd be on your own.

[Juniper]

Piss off ya Nancy.:bleh:

You'll still love me as long as I keep posting jokes!!

[unstuck]

You'll still love me as long as I keep posting jokes!!

Shhhhhhh.:shifty:

[Kendoll]

I'll never forget a ride with a mate one day where we ended up racing, I pulled a dick move and crashed into a ditch (yes, too much testosterone and not enough skill-I deserved it):brick: I wrote off my beautiful Daytona and put a huge hole in my knee. My mate was a great support, but it was a hot day and we were both a long way away from much help. While we were waiting for the ute to arrive, a guy came around the corner on a real cool old Ural sidecar. He pulled over straight away and asked if we needed anything etc, to which we both said we were fine and just waiting. He disappeared and came back in about 15 minutes, with two bottles of Powerade and a blanket for me, then waited with us. What an absolute legend!

The worst part is... I was in such a state of shock and pain that I never got to really say thank you... then a couple of years down the track, I was at Pukekohe riding the Red Bull sidecar and was talking to this guy about it and mentioned how one time I had crashed and seen this cool old Ural sidecar and how the guy had helped me. The guy says "that was me!" and I felt like such a dickhead for not recognising him. But he didn't care, because he is just a rad dude who was kind and a wonderful help. :banana:

The end :)

[Juniper]

That's awesome!

Those are the kind of stories I want to hear.

[Tigadee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T7efWmFSroo

[willytheekid]

>cool vid here<

That one always makes me smile, cheers Tig :D

[Tigadee]

And it's easier for us to stop and help too, so makes sense...

LOL! At 0:57 I think he either checked out his bike, the women discreetly or to see if no one was messing with his bike...

[caseye]

On ya Tig's, that is a beaut, didn't the old guy come out smelling of roses. nice wee chickee bab on his arm a n all.
Hey you sit on wifey's bike yet???
Te he he.
She can't stop smiling.

[Tigadee]

nice wee chickee bab on his arm a n all.

Not a bad turn of events for the smart old bastard!


Hey you sit on wifey's (Mrs Caseye) bike yet???
She can't stop smiling.

Aye, that bike is very noice and will yeild many trouble-free years of riding, I'll wager! Nice catch!