View Full Version : So god damn unbelievably angry! wtd?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:12
Just took my bike to the local AA for a warrant of fitness, been there previously and had a nice chap who also rides do it for me. Today, Ginny gets a check up, Guy needs some help as must have only basic knowledge of bikes. Ok, no problem. Then I go inside and pay etc. While he and another bloke test the brakes or whatever. Go to leave, bike in 1st, kill switch on, rude but whatever. I use the rear brake as I'm slowly exiting the drive and it feels funny? Then I stall. Wtf? Weird... Push on the rear brake again, feels VERY firm and I mean VERYYY. I haven't ridden my bike for 2 to 3 weeks so attribute it to that and didn't for a second think a testing station would mess with my bike and not ask or inform me. Anyway on the short journey home I ascertain that this is wayyyyyyyyy Fucking wrong, to the point it's verging on dangerous, not in itself but because I now don't know how my bike will react when I brake. It's as if it's now stronger than my front brake. Get home, Ring the AA and ask to talk To the guy who did my bike, Ask him did he change it? Yes he did. Now here's what you shouldn't do, Go absolutely ballistic on the phone, Which I did, some swearies in there somewhere.
I want to take this further. They had no right to adjust my brakes and what makes it worse is they didn't even tell me!! I don't care if people think I'm overreacting, but they cant be Allowed to do that. What to do? Who to complain to?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:13
Don't suppose anyone can Change dawn to damn...
Crasherfromwayback
9th July 2013, 12:15
I want to take this further. They had no right to adjust my brakes and what makes it worse is they didn't even tell me!! I don't care if people think I'm overreacting, but they cant be Allowed to do that. What to do? Who to complain to?
They certainly should've at the very least told you they'd done it.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:17
They certainly should've at the very least told you they'd done it.
As far as I'm concerned they have no right to make adjustments to my bike without my permission. It's dramatically different. But you're right, that's the least they could have done.
nadroj
9th July 2013, 12:23
Yes they should have told you - or they could have failed it, so you would have had to take it somewhere for rectification.
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 12:24
Adjust it back, takes 1 minute....
Banditbandit
9th July 2013, 12:25
Calm down - have a beersie
http://spotsandspace.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Gay-Advertising.jpeg
bogan
9th July 2013, 12:27
Why did they adjust it? Do you have a large deadzone so you can keep it half pressed down or something? I'm confused as to why stalling it and the subsequent change in strength on the ride home became apparent with the adjustment, or did they fuck up the adjustment so it was always dragging?
Obviously they should have told you, I'm just wondering why they thought it necessary to adjust.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:27
Yes they should have told you - or they could have failed it, so you would have had to take it somewhere for rectification.
I don't think you're getting my point, I'm not a tard, I can change it. But people should not be modifying someone's vehicle without notifying them. In my opinion it would not have failed on the rear brake but if it did, I would have happily adjusted it on the spot or come back later.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 12:31
Go back and talk to the manager, they need to be made aware that they have a tard working for them.:headbang::headbang:
buggerit
9th July 2013, 12:35
So what did it say on the check sheet about your brakes?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:37
Calm down - have a beersie
Good idea!
Why did they adjust it? Do you have a large deadzone so you can keep it half pressed down or something? I'm confused as to why stalling it and the subsequent change in strength on the ride home became apparent with the adjustment, or did they fuck up the adjustment so it was always dragging?
Obviously they should have told you, I'm just wondering why they thought it necessary to adjust.
I can't remember his exact words but presumably it was something to the effect of he didn't reckon it was good enough. Nothing to do with brake light activation as I was standing there when we tested it and it was fine. I stalled the bike because it was much much stronger than normal and obviously this wasn't expected. Hard to explain. It's like a meer Touch of the rear brake has it stopping very Quickly. If I'd have been in a situation on the way home where I needed to quickly apply my brakes I could have locked up the back wheel and who knows what could have happened. Luckily the ride home is very short so no need to stop and adjust But what if I didn't know any better?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:39
So what did it say on the check sheet about your brakes?
Nothing, Just P for passed. With some ineligible writing underneath the inspector id box and no notes or comments written anywhere.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:41
Go back and talk to the manager, they need to be made aware that they have a tard working for them.:headbang::headbang:
Just called the AA complaints line, they will contact the manager there to get their side of the story I'm sure, And get back to me.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 12:50
When you hop on your bike and start to move off, always give your brakes a wee test. Just to be sure they will be there when you need em.:Punk::Punk:
bosslady
9th July 2013, 12:52
When you hop on your bike and start to move off, always give your brakes a wee test. Just to be sure they will be there when you need em.:Punk::Punk:
That is not a bad thing to put into daily practice I guess in the space of fifteen minutes or twenty at the most, You'd not expect such a dramatic difference in your brakes eh.
HenryDorsetCase
9th July 2013, 12:58
Calm down - have a beersie
no more beersies.
edit: I just got that ad. I thought they were two rugby players (and who is to say they arent) but the"joke" is that they are homosexual? Not funny.
this is funny though284806
HenryDorsetCase
9th July 2013, 13:00
That is not a bad thing to put into daily practice I guess in the space of fifteen minutes or twenty at the most, You'd not expect such a dramatic difference in your brakes eh.
I can't understand why when you noticed it you did not stop somewhere and check it the hell out. riding home then nutting off at the poor drone at the AA is, dar I say, counterproductive?
they're just a drum brake on a rod, right?: all you have to do is undo the nut a couple turns.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 13:00
no more beersies.
edit: I just got that ad. I thought they were two rugby players (and who is to say they arent) but the"joke" is that they are homosexual? Not funny.
this is funny though284806are they? I thought they were just good friends... hmm
unstuck
9th July 2013, 13:03
That is not a bad thing to put into daily practice I guess in the space of fifteen minutes or twenty at the most, You'd not expect such a dramatic difference in your brakes eh.
Stupid Humans are everywhere.:yes:
unstuck
9th July 2013, 13:05
The biggest problem I have when taking the VF for a warrant, is making sure it has enough fuel in it cos old clive at the local VTNZ likes to go for a good long ride. 47kms last time.:lol::lol:
BoristheBiter
9th July 2013, 13:06
I would have thought the big question no on picked up on is why are you using the back brake?:whistle:
BigAl
9th July 2013, 13:09
They certainly should've at the very least told you they'd done it.
I agree, no one should make adjustments to your bike without telling you about it.
I'd be giving them a blast too.
Paul in NZ
9th July 2013, 13:16
I would have thought the big question no on picked up on is why are you using the back brake?:whistle:
Its a GN250 - like a lot of standard / cruiser types the back brake is very important and more effective than on a modern sporty type bike...
imdying
9th July 2013, 13:26
I can't understand why when you noticed it you did not stop somewhere and check it the hell out. riding home then nutting off at the poor drone at the AA is, dar I say, counterproductive?Your first time talking to a female? She doesn't want a fix, she wants to moan.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 13:30
Damn, that a lot of tower cranes in one spot.:niceone:
On one job I should say.
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 13:31
I don't think you're getting my point, I'm not a tard, I can change it. But people should not be modifying someone's vehicle without notifying them. In my opinion it would not have failed on the rear brake but if it did, I would have happily adjusted it on the spot or come back later.
You could run amok? Do you have access to guns?
gwigs
9th July 2013, 13:31
Next time you go for a WOF check out Action bike wreckers in Barrys point rd,I go there for all my WOFs
Nice Guy and very helpful , pays to ring first though...:niceone:
The Reibz
9th July 2013, 13:32
At least you can do better skids now.
Don't use VTNZ or the AA in future. They are all indian/asian/old white cunts that couldn't make it as mechanics.
It's my understanding that any employee at a VTNZ is only there to check that a vehicle is up to warrantable standard.
A Bike Mechanic on the other hand, can and probably will do any work adjustment but only on the ok of the vehicle owner..
If there was extra charge for brake adjustment then that's a plus but, he should have at least told you what he had done.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 13:42
I can't understand why when you noticed it you did not stop somewhere and check it the hell out. riding home then nutting off at the poor drone at the AA is, dar I say, counterproductive?
they're just a drum brake on a rod, right?: all you have to do is undo the nut a couple turns. please read again. I attributed it to not having ridden my bike for awhile and not thinking that they would make adjustments on my bike with nothing said. Basically I thought it was in my head. I had a clear run and didnt have to use them again until I was half way home as I had a clear run. By the time I realised it was quite bad I was almost home. Poor drone nothing hes in the wrong and deserves a bollocking.
I would have thought the big question no on picked up on is why are you using the back brake?:whistle: I know mmost people think they're an ornament but trust you me they're not.. always use it for very slow speed stuff.
Its a GN250 - like a lot of standard / cruiser types the back brake is very important and more effective than on a modern sporty type bike...A ccruiser? How very dare you!!! Wash your mouth out with soap! ! Hahah
bosslady
9th July 2013, 13:47
You could run amok? Do you have access to guns?not anymore. ..
Next time you go for a WOF check out Action bike wreckers in Barrys point rd,I go there for all my WOFs
Nice Guy and very helpful , pays to ring first though...:niceone:NNever heard of them but it's definitely the last time I take it to a place that doesn't have qualified bikies that's fo shizzle.
At least you can do better skids now.
Don't use VTNZ or the AA in future. They are all indian/asian/old white cunts that couldn't make it as mechanics.Are they ever!!
Banditbandit
9th July 2013, 13:57
no more beersies.
edit: I just got that ad. I thought they were two rugby players (and who is to say they arent) but the"joke" is that they are homosexual? Not funny.
I was quoting what the Po Cootah Rider said it to me in a different thread .. go here ... scroll down a little
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159656-The-feminists-strike-again?p=1130576765#post1130576765
She should have got the point ..
bosslady
9th July 2013, 14:12
I was quoting what the Po Cootah Rider said to me in a different thread .. go here ... scroll down a little
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159656-The-feminists-strike-again?p=1130576765#post1130576765
She should have got the point ..
Yes she did?..
Paul in NZ
9th July 2013, 14:50
A ccruiser? How very dare you!!! Wash your mouth out with soap! ! Hahah
I'm interested in how you would define a GN250 then? :crazy:
Of course its entirely possible that they form their own distinct sub branch of motorcycle genus... In fact I would go so far as to consider it highly likely :yes:
bosslady
9th July 2013, 14:55
I'm interested in how you would define a GN250 then? :crazy:
Of course its entirely possible that they form their own distinct sub branch of motorcycle genus... In fact I would go so far as to consider it highly likely :yes:
I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha
Banditbandit
9th July 2013, 14:56
I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha
Yeah you are right .. Road lice are not as fast as cruisers ..
As long as the brake wasn't dragging then he's done you a favour. 99% of people out there would have jumped back on and gone "wow thats feels way better", then thanked them. Sounds like you may be the exception.
But I do reckon that they should've told you, but don't let this oversight overshadow their good intent.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 15:08
Yeah you are right .. Road lice are not as fast as cruisers ..
Better than no bike at all.
I Think
bosslady
9th July 2013, 15:16
As long as the brake wasn't dragging then he's done you a favour. 99% of people out there would have jumped back on and gone "wow thats feels way better", then thanked them. Sounds like you may be the exception.
But I do reckon that they should've told you, but don't let this oversight overshadow their good intent.
He absolutely has not done me a favour. No bike mechanic would in their right mind adjust the brake that much no way, no how. If someone thanked someone for that shit they need a slap in the face. It's not an oversight, it's fucking with someone's bike with no right to do so. If I felt it needed adjusting I'd have done it myself, I'm not incompetent. I had a lesson with an instructor only weeks ago where we specifically targeted my braking and there were no problems with either brakes then and there was no reason for him to adjust my brakes that much, Or at all. He can get fucked if he thought gratitude was forthcoming.
Paul in NZ
9th July 2013, 15:18
I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha
Hmm - I always had a soft spot for GN's and rated them way above 'other'..... But frankly my taste in nearly all things other than 'wife' (and thats a choice I only ever intend to make the once) is utterly appalling....
unstuck
9th July 2013, 15:21
He absolutely has not done me a favour. No bike mechanic would in their right mind adjust the brake that much no way, no how. If someone thanked someone for that shit they need a slap in the face. It's not an oversight, it's fucking with someone's bike with no right to do so. If I felt it needed adjusting I'd have done it myself, I'm not incompetent. I had a lesson with an instructor only weeks ago where we specifically targeted my braking and there were no problems with either brakes then and there was no reason for him to adjust my brakes that much, Or at all. He can get fucked if he thought gratitude was forthcoming.
Maybe he should be thanked instead for making you aware of your anger managent issues then.:bleh:
gammaguy
9th July 2013, 15:26
I don't think you're getting my point, I'm not a tard, I can change it. But people should not be modifying someone's vehicle without notifying them. In my opinion it would not have failed on the rear brake but if it did, I would have happily adjusted it on the spot or come back later.
this is what you get thanks to the ACC system
In a country like the USA or here in Singapore you could sue the bastards if you had a crash or even were inconvenienced such as wheel lock up,which means the accountabililty of the worker is higher and taken more seriously
In good old enzed the ACC pay you out so no worries mate
Hopefully the dept of labour or whoever they are these days would prosecute the prick but dont bank on it
These clowns mess with peoples lives and I would be taking it very seriously,remember the road to hell is paved with good intent
The least mr numbskull- probably- not- qualified- anyway could have done is told you he had adjusted it,but remember WOF inspectors are not necessarily trained technicians let alone overly smart with good communication skills.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 15:26
Maybe he should be thanked instead for making you aware of your anger managent issues then.:bleh:
Oh no I'm already well aware of that thanks ;)
unstuck
9th July 2013, 15:31
Oh no I'm already well aware of that thanks ;)
:laugh::laugh: Acknowledging a problem is ALMOST as good as doing something about it.:bleh::whistle:
Yeah you are right .. Road lice are not as fast as cruisers ..You're upset because she's not into old dudes aren't ya big guy? Do you need a hug?
:laugh::laugh: Acknowledging a problem is ALMOST as good as doing something about it.:bleh::whistle:
Naaaaaahhhhhhh, acknowledging my syphilis has done not one fucken thing about it.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 16:13
Naaaaaahhhhhhh, acknowledging my syphilis has done not one fucken thing about it.
Dont worry, that shit will fall right off one day. All gone.:Punk::Punk:
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 16:19
Ideally a non ABS braking system should be adjusted so as to never lock up in the dry, on seal
I would adjust my brakes constantly[at least weekly]
creating a faux ABS system in effect
The lever pulled all the way in should not cause wheel lock at normal road speeds, in dry on seal
For this system to be effective though, minimal travel of the lever is necessary. Also a pillion or baggage[or burger caused weight gain] would require an adjustment
The type of lever that lets you adjust lever travel, as well as cable length adjustment allows this
Peeps would ride my bike and freak on the brakes, yet I remain adamant that this method is the safest, especially in emergency hard lever grabs... no lockup
bossladys WOF guy fucked up
Banditbandit
9th July 2013, 16:23
You're upset because she's not into old dudes aren't ya big guy? Do you need a hug?
Bwhahahaha ... as far as I can tell she's an angry overweight McD worker riding road lice ... so no - not my type at all !!!
avgas
9th July 2013, 16:26
You know the thing behind the foot/rear brake, its called a foot peg/rest. You should try resting your foot there for a change.
As for why he adjusted it, how did you stall using the footbrake? You should be using the front when letting out the clutch - both feet on ground at take off.
Or did he adjust it to the point where it was ALWAYS ON? At which case why did you ride all the way home like that?
HenryDorsetCase
9th July 2013, 16:27
:laugh::laugh: Acknowledging a problem is ALMOST as good as doing something about it.:bleh::whistle:
my problem is Ihave insufficient money. Time for YOU to do something about that. I'll PM you my bank account details. Half a million would do. (Euros)
avgas
9th July 2013, 16:27
please read again. I attributed it to not having ridden my bike for awhile and not thinking that they would make adjustments on my bike with nothing said.
How did it get to VTNZ?
HenryDorsetCase
9th July 2013, 16:28
Naaaaaahhhhhhh, acknowledging my syphilis has done not one fucken thing about it.
But the antibiotics helped, right?
Banditbandit
9th July 2013, 16:30
Naaaaaahhhhhhh, acknowledging my syphilis has done not one fucken thing about it.
Maybe you'd like to share with Bosslady ??? A problem shared is a problem halved
unstuck
9th July 2013, 16:31
my problem is Ihave insufficient money. Time for YOU to do something about that. I'll PM you my bank account details. Half a million would do. (Euros)
Creative visualization.:Punk::Punk: Thank me when the money starts rolling in.:yes:
bosslady
9th July 2013, 16:42
You know the thing behind the foot/rear brake, its called a foot peg/rest. You should try resting your foot there for a change.
As for why he adjusted it, how did you stall using the footbrake? You should be using the front when letting out the clutch - both feet on ground at take off.
Or did he adjust it to the point where it was ALWAYS ON? At which case why did you ride all the way home like that? No shit Sherlock. That is where my feet normally rest if not using my brake or gear lever. But it's normal practice for many to ride the clutch and rear brake when going veeeeeeeeeeeery slooooow, catch up won't you? I didnt stall because of the rear brake, Use your head. The bike stopped sooner than it would normally therefore the clutch was not pulled in enough hence stalling, Dur. And since when SHOULD I be doing what you say, Are you the Bike police? I often have my right Foot up on take off, Shock horror. I only stalled when slowing down at the end of The drive, Not on take off, Why would I have my brakes on when I want to go?
How did it get to VTNZ?
You tell me. I never took it there.
awa355
9th July 2013, 17:27
Your first time talking to a female? She doesn't want a fix, she wants to moan.
Anyway, to get something constructive from this thread, How the hell do they assemble these tower cranes?? :wait:
Crasherfromwayback
9th July 2013, 17:29
Anyway, to get something constructive from this thread, How the hell do they assemble these tower cranes?? :wait:
I'm guessing from another crane on a barge?
imdying
9th July 2013, 17:43
Anyway, to get something constructive from this thread, How the hell do they assemble these tower cranes?? :wait:
Easily!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB91Sm-kGJ8
awa355
9th July 2013, 18:43
Easily!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB91Sm-kGJ8
Thats amazing, Lego, The principle of construction looks quite simple, Once it has been thought of. Thanks.
I wear built up boots that require the brake pedal to be adjusted in a different way to normal. I have been caught out twice now by very helpful mechanics adjusting my rear brakes for me, to discover I cant actually reach the pedal with my boots when I have needed to stop :pinch: First time was the shop I bought it from. Rode off into the sunset with a huge big cheesy grin and about shit when I went to stop at the first set of traffic lights. More recently I had new tyres fitted, lovely young man adjusted up the brake pedal to where it "should" be. Once again, no rear brakes when I rode away. Bit of a slow learner me, I have to remember to either tell them not to fiddle with it at all, or remember to check it myself before I ride off.
I understand how disconcerting it is to have something radically change on your bike especially braking capability. I am surprised a testing station touched them to be honest, and for such a big difference they must have felt very soft to the tester. Hope you get that one resolved bosslady. Good reminder to us all though. When your bike has been in a workshop or similar, we should always check that everything is where it should be and works like it used to, or at least be aware that something has changed that might affect your ride.
I was once out on a ride with another couple when we stopped for a photo op. Just as bloody well we did, his front brake calliper was holding on by a couple of turns of one bolt :eek: Could have been very, very nasty if it had fallen into his front wheel at the pace we were clipping along prior. His bike had just been in an Auckland workshop getting new tyres, he had picked it up the day before. Very, very dangerous.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 19:25
Thats amazing, Lego, The principle of construction looks quite simple, Once it has been thought of. Thanks.
Even better when the crane is located in the center of the building, usually a lift shaft, and they move it up in sections so its not to high once it gets real high. In other words you support the crane on a chosen floor and then take away the bottom of the tower, and keep moving it up. If you can follow that.:crazy: I know what I mean.:facepalm:
Big Dave
9th July 2013, 19:35
This thread should have upside-down forks.
unstuck
9th July 2013, 19:38
Your wish is my command..........:Punk::Punk:
http://buffetoblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/guy-on-motorcycle-upside-down-fail.jpg
Big Dave
9th July 2013, 19:46
They are showing as right way up.
jellywrestler
9th July 2013, 19:46
my problem is Ihave insufficient money. Time for YOU to do something about that. I'll PM you my bank account details. Half a million would do. (Euros)
what about Nigerian dollars?
unstuck
9th July 2013, 19:52
They are showing as right way up.
How observant of you. Top of the class young man, and tuck your shirt in as you go, theres a good lad.:niceone:
unstuck
9th July 2013, 19:54
what about Nigerian dollars?
Those would be Naira.:Punk::Punk:
I think.:laugh:
bosslady
9th July 2013, 20:03
I wear built up boots that require the brake pedal to be adjusted in a different way to normal. I have been caught out twice now by very helpful mechanics adjusting my rear brakes for me, to discover I cant actually reach the pedal with my boots when I have needed to stop :pinch: First time was the shop I bought it from. Rode off into the sunset with a huge big cheesy grin and about shit when I went to stop at the first set of traffic lights. More recently I had new tyres fitted, lovely young man adjusted up the brake pedal to where it "should" be. Once again, no rear brakes when I rode away. Bit of a slow learner me, I have to remember to either tell them not to fiddle with it at all, or remember to check it myself before I ride off.
I understand how disconcerting it is to have something radically change on your bike especially braking capability. I am surprised a testing station touched them to be honest, and for such a big difference they must have felt very soft to the tester. Hope you get that one resolved bosslady. Good reminder to us all though. When your bike has been in a workshop or similar, we should always check that everything is where it should be and works like it used to, or at least be aware that something has changed that might affect your ride.
I was once out on a ride with another couple when we stopped for a photo op. Just as bloody well we did, his front brake calliper was holding on by a couple of turns of one bolt :eek: Could have been very, very nasty if it had fallen into his front wheel at the pace we were clipping along prior. His bike had just been in an Auckland workshop getting new tyres, he had picked it up the day before. Very, very dangerous.
Duly noted. Shall always check from now on that's for sure! I was supposed to hear from them today but haven't so I might follow It up tomorrow
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 20:16
Just took my Waaaah....
I want to take this further. They had no right to adjust my brakes and what makes it worse is they didn't even tell me!! I don't care if people think I'm overreacting, but they cant be Allowed to do that. What to do? Who to complain to?
My first thought is that you have led a very sheltered life if this sort trifling experience provokes so much angst. :sick: My second thought is.. :whocares:
The Reibz
9th July 2013, 20:17
Bosslady...
Don't bottle up your rage... Bottle somebody...
bosslady
9th July 2013, 20:23
My first thought is that you have led a very sheltered life if this sort trifling experience provokes so much angst. :sick: My second thought is.. :whocares:
You know nothing of my life, If you don't like it then fuck Off, Cause like I said, I don't care if ppl think I am overreacting.
Bosslady...
Don't bottle up your rage... Bottle somebody...
I vote flyingcrocodile.
You know nothing of my life, If you don't like it then fuck Off, Cause like I said, I don't care if ppl think I am overreacting.
I vote flyingcrocodile.
Horrible dry mouth exposing creepy teeth.
"You're holding a lot of tension in your shoulders. Just try and relax".
unstuck
9th July 2013, 20:26
:Oops: Closes door quietly on way out..:chase:
bosslady
9th July 2013, 20:30
Thanks.
Sauvigon Blarghhhhhh
The Reibz
9th July 2013, 20:32
Bosslady...
Don't bottle up your rage... Bottle somebody...
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 20:51
I vote flyingcrocodile.
Gosh! I haven't even been nominated yet. :lol:
You need to attend a course. Not sure if it should be Anger management or the Get a life course.
Mushu
9th July 2013, 21:19
Ask around and talk to a few mechanics, find one you can get on with and trust.
I took my R6 for a WOF today (fail - new wheel bearings required), my mechanic usually adjusts something (today it was the clutch), it's better than having to go away and do it yourself and then come back. It sounds like your brakes now require less pressure, that's a good thing, try it for a while once you get used to it you'll probably find it better.
I had people complain a couple of times when I was working as a mechanic that I changed their handbrake. I had to explain that on drum brakes every now and then you need to take up the slack to keep them working properly, they don't self adjust as well as disc brakes do. (I have zero experience of drum brakes on bikes so can't say if they are the same as cars)
Mushu
9th July 2013, 21:29
Ideally a non ABS braking system should be adjusted so as to never lock up in the dry, on seal
I would adjust my brakes constantly[at least weekly]
creating a faux ABS system in effect
The lever pulled all the way in should not cause wheel lock at normal road speeds, in dry on seal
For this system to be effective though, minimal travel of the lever is necessary. Also a pillion or baggage[or burger caused weight gain] would require an adjustment
The type of lever that lets you adjust lever travel, as well as cable length adjustment allows this
Peeps would ride my bike and freak on the brakes, yet I remain adamant that this method is the safest, especially in emergency hard lever grabs... no lockup
bossladys WOF guy fucked up
What???
You adjust your brakes to use the full travel every time they are used?
Does this strike anyone else as insane?
I like my brakes adjusted to the minimum travel so I don't have to waste time taking up the slack. Brakes don't work on how far the lever is moved, brakes work on the amount of pressure applied.
Faux ABS my ass, if ABS were that simple every bike would have had it since forever, learn how to use your brakes properly and you won't need to constantly adjust them.
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 21:38
I have drum front and rear, very little travel required as lever travel is adjustable as well as cable. I reduce lever travel to about 30-40%. Bit outside the box eh?
I do all my own work thanks anyway
nerrrd
9th July 2013, 21:38
Yeah, I tend to rest my foot on the brake pedal and drag the rear brake - last service I asked them to adjust it downwards a bit, the first time I tried it it felt massively different, like I had to stand on it really hard to get it to bite (and I was expecting it), took at least a week or two for me to get used to it - small change but made a big difference.
I always end up going to VTNZ 'cos I leave things to the last minute, on the plus side the guys at New Lynn have been OK so far - picked up my knackered front wheel bearings for example (wouldn't have minded if they'd fixed those for me...)
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 21:45
What???
learn how to use your brakes properly and you won't need to constantly adjust them.
The way this set up works requires near constant adjusting up ever so slightly as I ride everyday in traffic and brake a fair bit.
Thanks for your concern
You know nothing of my life, If you don't like it then fuck Off, Cause like I said, I don't care if ppl think I am overreacting.
So what are you hoping to acheive? That the guy be fired and never works as a motorcycle mechanic again?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:08
So what are you hoping to acheive? That the guy be fired and never works as a motorcycle mechanic again?
He's not A motorcycle mechanic, He's a nothing. Fired? Don't be ridiculous. I would at the least expect a verbal or written apology from his boss and some kind of assurance that this (making adjustments to someone's vehicle without informing them) would never happen again. I should also expect thAt all staff be briefed to avoid said recurrence. I would find the employer at fault too as the employer clearly allows such a practice in their business. I doubt this would be a first.
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 22:13
Doing basic brake, clutch, chain etc adjustments, oil and filter changes etc on your own bike should be mandatory. It helps to get and keep you in touch with your machine.
Mushu
9th July 2013, 22:17
The way this set up works requires near constant adjusting up ever so slightly as I ride everyday in traffic and brake a fair bit.
Thanks for your concern
What if something caused the cable to stretch while you were riding, seems to me you have just adjusted the safety margin out of your brakes, what if you got on another bike you wouldn't have the skills to use the brakes in an emergency situation. What if you pick up something heavy and forget to adjust your brakes accordingly? What about changes in road surface, without the practice the rest of us get can you use your brakes effectively in the wet or on a loose surface.
It all sounds pretty dangerous to me, just because you can't be bothered learning to use your brakes effectively in the first place
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:18
Doing basic brake, clutch, chain etc adjustments, oil and filter changes etc on your own bike should be mandatory. It helps to get and keep you in touch with your machine.
Agree And I've done all, Minus the clutch.
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 22:20
He's not A motorcycle mechanic, He's a nothing. Fired? Don't be ridiculous. I would at the least expect a verbal or written apology from his boss and some kind of assurance that this (making adjustments to someone's vehicle without informing them) would never happen again. I should also expect thAt all staff be briefed to avoid said recurrence. I would find the employer at fault too as the employer clearly allows such a practice in their business. I doubt this would be a first.
I guess you developed your opinion much more highly than any useful skill... such as learning a bit about the machine you trust your life on and so that you could at least have a partly informed opinion about matters that you are ready to hang others for. Just saying.
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 22:24
Agree And I've done all, Minus the clutch.
I use the rear brake as I'm slowly exiting the drive and it feels funny? Then I stall. Wtf? Weird... Push on the rear brake again, feels VERY firm and I mean VERYYY. I haven't ridden my bike for 2 to 3 weeks so attribute it to that and didn't for a second think a testing station would mess with my bike and not ask or inform me. Anyway on the short journey home I ascertain that this is wayyyyyyyyy Fucking wrong, to the point it's verging on dangerous, not in itself but because I now don't know how my bike will react when I brake.
Sure doesn't read like it. If you knew how to adjust your brakes you should have known what was what and adjusted it without any concernes about not knowing how it would handle.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:29
Sure doesn't read like it. If you knew how to adjust your brakes you should have known what was what and adjusted it without any concernes about not knowing how it would handle.
And if you'd have read the thread properly you'd have known that I had already said I know how to do it, In fact I've said that more than once. But I digress, people only read or hear what suits them. I do as much as I can on my own bike, by far I do not know everything, But I am No stupid girl or woman.
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 22:41
What if something caused the cable to stretch while you were riding, seems to me you have just adjusted the safety margin out of your brakes, what if you got on another bike you wouldn't have the skills to use the brakes in an emergency situation. What if you pick up something heavy and forget to adjust your brakes accordingly? What about changes in road surface, without the practice the rest of us get can you use your brakes effectively in the wet or on a loose surface.
It all sounds pretty dangerous to me, just because you can't be bothered learning to use your brakes effectively in the first place
Its like the fucken inquisition init?
Why would a cable suddenly stretch??
I never pickup heavy
Road surface changes such as gravel or wet result in lockup, as most bikes do
No its safe
FAIL Mr Smartypants
ask your mechanic to explain it to you properly some time
He's not A motorcycle mechanic, He's a nothing. Fired? Don't be ridiculous. I would at the least expect a verbal or written apology from his boss and some kind of assurance that this (making adjustments to someone's vehicle without informing them) would never happen again. I should also expect thAt all staff be briefed to avoid said recurrence. I would find the employer at fault too as the employer clearly allows such a practice in their business. I doubt this would be a first.
Surprisingly reasonable. All I would suggest is that you'd have a greater chance of success, co-operation and acceptance if you approached the problem with a little more tact and a little less emotion. What's more important? Achieving the desired outcome or venting as much anger as possible?
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:43
Surprisingly reasonable. All I would suggest is that you'd have a greater chance of success, co-operation and acceptance if you approached the problem with a little more tact and a little less emotion. What's more important? Achieving the desired outcome or venting as much anger as possible?
I agree with you.
98tls
9th July 2013, 22:48
But I am No stupid girl or woman.
You sure whinge like one.Adjust your brake and fuck up.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:53
You sure whinge like one.Adjust your brake and fuck up.
You first. Little words, little man.
jonbuoy
9th July 2013, 22:53
Don´t worry I´m sure he´s learnt his lesson by now - no attempt at a good dead goes unpunished. I´m sure next time he will just tick the fail box.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:55
Don´t worry I´m sure he´s learnt his lesson by now - no attempt at a good dead goes unpunished. I´m sure next time he will just tick the fail box.
:rolleyes:What:rolleyes:evs:rolleyes:
Mushu
9th July 2013, 22:56
Its like the fucken inquisition init?
Why would a cable suddenly stretch??
I never pickup heavy
Road surface changes such as gravel or wet result in lockup, as most bikes do
No its safe
FAIL Mr Smartypants
ask your mechanic to explain it to you properly some time
Maybe a bird hits the cable, maybe it somehow gets snagged stranger things have happened
Never pick up heavy? All the more reason you may forget to make adjustments if you suddenly had to carry something heavy or a pillion
I understand that loose/wet surface would result in lockup but do you have the skill to manage your brakes in those conditions without the constant practice the rest of us get, not to mention the fact you will have programmed the muscles to hit the brakes hard in an emergency, what if the surface isn't perfect.
Its not mechanics, its physics the mechanic will tell you it should be adjusted to specification.
You're adding work for yourself and reducing safety, if it were a good idea it would be common, do you think you're the first person to think of it? others have and dismissed it once they see the drawbacks.
jonbuoy
9th July 2013, 22:58
:rolleyes:What:rolleyes:evs:rolleyes:
If I were you - I would crack open a beer put your feet up and be thankful the most serious thing you seem to have to worry about in life is a "misadjusted" rear brake.
bosslady
9th July 2013, 22:59
If I were you - I would crack open a beer put your feet up and be thankful the most serious thing you seem to have to worry about in life is a "misadjusted" rear brake.
If you say so.
scissorhands
9th July 2013, 23:10
Maybe a bird hits the cable, maybe it somehow gets snagged stranger things have happened
Never pick up heavy? All the more reason you may forget to make adjustments if you suddenly had to carry something heavy or a pillion
I understand that loose/wet surface would result in lockup but do you have the skill to manage your brakes in those conditions without the constant practice the rest of us get, not to mention the fact you will have programmed the muscles to hit the brakes hard in an emergency, what if the surface isn't perfect.
Its not mechanics, its physics the mechanic will tell you it should be adjusted to specification.
You're adding work for yourself and reducing safety, if it were a good idea it would be common, do you think you're the first person to think of it? others have and dismissed it once they see the drawbacks.
okay okay you win
flyingcrocodile46
9th July 2013, 23:14
Don´t worry I´m sure he´s learnt his lesson by now - no attempt at a good dead goes unpunished. I´m sure next time he will just tick the fail box.
Heh! :yes:
98tls
9th July 2013, 23:21
You first. Little words, little man.
If indeed you plan on riding motorcycles in the near future and beyond you need to get over your fixation with the rear brake,it will only end badly,tis not rocket science really.
98tls
9th July 2013, 23:28
Another that loves there rear brake...http://youtu.be/57JwGSD8h-w
ducatilover
9th July 2013, 23:28
Unhappy and stuff
Hugs lady bro :love: I got your back (and front, etc)
Mushu
10th July 2013, 00:23
okay okay you win
Aw... Man, ruin my fun. :p
Drew
10th July 2013, 06:47
If I were you - I would crack open a beer put your feet up and be thankful the most serious thing you seem to have to worry about in life is a "misadjusted" rear brake.
She's also without a fella, doesn't appreciate that prospective employees Don't bother to read her ads, and a weird cat lady.
Sit back and knock off a box of beers I reckon.
Smifffy
10th July 2013, 07:02
He's not A motorcycle mechanic, He's a nothing. Fired? Don't be ridiculous. I would at the least expect a verbal or written apology from his boss and some kind of assurance that this (making adjustments to someone's vehicle without informing them) would never happen again. I should also expect thAt all staff be briefed to avoid said recurrence. I would find the employer at fault too as the employer clearly allows such a practice in their business. I doubt this would be a first.
My money is on him denying he ever touched the brake, saying he simply tested it and passed it.
unstuck
10th July 2013, 07:09
Buddah once said " If somebody offers you a piece of paper, and you refuse to accept it, it stays with that person"
Bit like abuse I suppose.:msn-wink:
bosslady
10th July 2013, 08:07
If indeed you plan on riding motorcycles in the near future and beyond you need to get over your fixation with the rear brake,it will only end badly,tis not rocket science really.
Sorry I forgot, The rear brake is just an ornament, How silly of me.
bosslady
10th July 2013, 08:09
My money is on him denying he ever touched the brake, saying he simply tested it and passed it.
Well see, He did admit it on the phone but saying something verbally isn't exactly proof of anything.
Drew
10th July 2013, 08:11
Sorry I forgot, The rear brake is just an ornament, How silly of me.Ity is on my bike. Has been so long since I used it that the brake liner fell off the backing plate, and got wedged between the caliper and disk. Fuck it was hard to wheelie till I figured out there was a problem.
bosslady
10th July 2013, 08:13
She's also without a fella, doesn't appreciate that prospective employees Don't bother to read her ads, and a weird cat lady.
Sit back and knock off a box of beers I reckon.
Another one of my adoring fans. Just as a treat I may let you sniff the seat on my Ginny if you behave.
Drew
10th July 2013, 08:15
Another one of my adoring fans. Just as a treat I may let you sniff the seat on my Ginny if you behave.
Woah woah woah, what are you even on about?
I got no issue with you, it was a joke biarch, enhance your calm.;)
As for sniffing the seat...Erm...You're making it weird!
bosslady
10th July 2013, 08:17
Woah woah woah, what are you even on about?
I got no issue with you, it was a joke biarch, enhance your calm.;)
As for sniffing the seat...Erm...You're making it weird!
I see my sense of humor has gone to waste....
unstuck
10th July 2013, 08:24
I see my sense of humor has gone to waste....
Nice titties, are they yours?:msn-wink:
swtfa
10th July 2013, 08:32
WOW what can I say..? Interesting - a fun read - a bit of a giggle :dodge:
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 09:13
What???
You adjust your brakes to use the full travel every time they are used?
Does this strike anyone else as insane?
Yes. I did think ysterday WTF !!! ... but then I didn't put any effort into working out what he meant or what it might mean on a bike ...
I like my brakes to have minimal travel as well ... anything else feels les than safe ...
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 09:18
Sorry I forgot, The rear brake is just an ornament, How silly of me.
Well yeah ... exactly I did use my rear brake once on Sunday - I was going to miss a turn - so I put my foot on the rear pedal .. I can't remember when I used a rear brake before that ...
BuzzardNZ
10th July 2013, 09:27
be thankful the most serious thing you seem to have to worry about in life is a "misadjusted" rear brake.
LOL and +1
avgas
10th July 2013, 09:32
No shit Sherlock. That is where my feet normally rest if not using my brake or gear lever. But it's normal practice for many to ride the clutch and rear brake when going veeeeeeeeeeeery slooooow, catch up won't you? I didnt stall because of the rear brake, Use your head. The bike stopped sooner than it would normally therefore the clutch was not pulled in enough hence stalling, Dur. And since when SHOULD I be doing what you say, Are you the Bike police? I often have my right Foot up on take off, Shock horror. I only stalled when slowing down at the end of The drive, Not on take off, Why would I have my brakes on when I want to go?
So you slowed down using the rear brake ONLY, and failed to disengage the motor......which powers the rear wheel........so effectively your motor fights your brake to the death?
I am sorry. I had you confused with someone who knows how to ride a motorbike. Carry on as you were. On second thought - go faster.
scissorhands
10th July 2013, 09:35
Posted by Mushu
What???
You adjust your brakes to use the full travel every time they are used?
Does this strike anyone else as insane?
Yes. I did think ysterday WTF !!! ... but then I didn't put any effort into working out what he meant or what it might mean on a bike ...
I like my brakes to have minimal travel as well ... anything else feels les than safe ...
How many fucking times do you morons not understand I adjust lever travel to a minimum. Maybe your lever travel is non adjustable, hence your struggling to comprehend.
AND my levers are brought closer to my fingers, making them more accessible. Travel is the same or even less!
Sheesh
Drew
10th July 2013, 09:40
How many fucking times do you morons not understand I adjust lever travel to a minimum. Maybe your lever travel is non adjustable, hence your struggling to comprehend.
AND my levers are brought closer to my fingers, making them more accessible. Travel is the same or even less!
Sheesh
Drum brakes front and rear you say....
What happens to your brakes once they get a bit hot? I've never ridden a bike with a drum that the lever travel didn't increase, the hotter the brakes got.
Mind, it aint like I was riding the bikes as the manufacturer probably intended.
avgas
10th July 2013, 09:43
http://ak8.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/987400/preview/stock-footage-a-p-stock-video-of-a-lit-fuse-burning-across-the-screen.jpg
Tampon
scissorhands
10th July 2013, 09:51
Drum brakes front and rear you say....
What happens to your brakes once they get a bit hot? I've never ridden a bike with a drum that the lever travel didn't increase, the hotter the brakes got.
Mind, it aint like I was riding the bikes as the manufacturer probably intended.
They never get very hot as I'm in city traffic and its a cruiser anyways. Handles like a piece of shit and you need to nurse it around
Grashopper
10th July 2013, 10:19
Can't figure out what the thread has to do with riding skills.
Just to remind you guys, it was about someone adjusting something as insignificant as the brakes on the OP's bike without letting her know. All you guys here would be furious if anyone dared touching anything on your bikes without telling you. Especially if you don't know how much that person actually knows about motorbikes.
I had my rear brake lever adjusted ages ago. Thankfully they told me to be careful with it and even for a GN it made quite a difference. And anyone should be aware that people riding 250s are generally pretty new to riding and get faster into trouble if the bike doesn't react as it is supposed to.
Drew
10th July 2013, 10:24
Can't figure out what the thread has to do with riding skills.
Just to remind you guys, it was about someone adjusting something as insignificant as the brakes on the OP's bike without letting her know. All you guys here would be furious if anyone dared touching anything on your bikes without telling you. Especially if you don't know how much that person actually knows about motorbikes.
I had my rear brake lever adjusted ages ago. Thankfully they told me to be careful with it and even for a GN it made quite a difference. And anyone should be aware that people riding 250s are generally pretty new to riding and get faster into trouble if the bike doesn't react as it is supposed to.
I'd spit tacks if it happened to me, sure.
Still reckon she stayed in a foul mood too long over it.
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bitches-be-trippin.jpeg
Maha
10th July 2013, 10:57
It's possible that when something you are very used to, seems all too odd and very wrong when changed in an instant.
New tyres are a prime example...unbelievable difference, to the extent that they feel so different, you momentarily wonder if you have done the right thing. Then it dawns on you just how crap things were before.
Mushu
10th July 2013, 12:37
Posted by Mushu
What???
You adjust your brakes to use the full travel every time they are used?
Does this strike anyone else as insane?
How many fucking times do you morons not understand I adjust lever travel to a minimum. Maybe your lever travel is non adjustable, hence your struggling to comprehend.
AND my levers are brought closer to my fingers, making them more accessible. Travel is the same or even less!
Sheesh
so in hard braking situations does your brake lever make contact with the bars?
scissorhands
10th July 2013, 14:11
maybe on mondays and wednesdays
Drew
10th July 2013, 14:19
maybe on mondays and wednesdaysThis isn't an attack, but it's pretty silly to adjust your brakes as you've described.
How fast are you traveling to determine what 'the maximum amount of brakes' you can apply? It varies considerably dependant on how much weight is transfered to the front.
On a superbike, if my brakes were in need of new fluid the lever would come back to the bar into turn one at Manfield. Do the same thing just after crossing the line and letting the throttle off, and you would have had the tarmac coming at you very quickly. It's all about load on the tyre/tactile capability of the rubber on a given surface.
scissorhands
10th July 2013, 14:24
mines a 50cc scooter....
I dont exceed 52.5 km/hr
Drew
10th July 2013, 14:26
mines a 50cc scooter....
I dont exceed 52.5 km/hr
Oh for fuck sakes, everything becomes clear!
Mushu
10th July 2013, 14:27
This isn't an attack, but it's pretty silly to adjust your brakes as you've described.
How fast are you traveling to determine what 'the maximum amount of brakes' you can apply? It varies considerably dependant on how much weight is transfered to the front.
On a superbike, if my brakes were in need of new fluid the lever would come back to the bar into turn one at Manfield. Do the same thing just after crossing the line and letting the throttle off, and you would have had the tarmac coming at you very quickly. It's all about load on the tyre/tactile capability of the rubber on a given surface.
I hate riding bikes with badly adjusted front brakes, I don't feel safe unless I can keep atleast 2 fingers wrapped around the throttle at all times, I can lock the brakes on both my bikes with one finger.
Drew
10th July 2013, 14:32
I hate riding bikes with badly adjusted front brakes, I don't feel safe unless I can keep atleast 2 fingers wrapped around the throttle at all times, I can lock the brakes on both my bikes with one finger.
I brake with all four fingers. To each his own.
unstuck
10th July 2013, 14:39
Brakes are for pussies, just use the twisty thing in your right hand. Fuckin amatures, I would of been world superbike champion If I had enough money for the gas.:Punk::Punk:
Drew
10th July 2013, 14:42
Brakes are for pussies, just use the twisty thing in your right hand. Fuckin amatures, I would of been world superbike champion If I had enough money for the gas.:Punk::Punk:Man, can I have your babies?
unstuck
10th July 2013, 14:47
Man, can I have your babies?
Only if you have a womb in your bum. Actually, I have been FIXED, but I can still try.:msn-wink:
Drew
10th July 2013, 14:49
Only if you have a womb in your bum. Actually, I have been FIXED, but I can still try.:msn-wink:Fuck we're awesome at derailing threads!
unstuck
10th July 2013, 14:54
Fuck we're awesome at derailing threads!
http://i.imgur.com/pzGGRbX.jpg
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 14:56
How many fucking times do you morons not understand I adjust lever travel to a minimum. Maybe your lever travel is non adjustable, hence your struggling to comprehend.
AND my levers are brought closer to my fingers, making them more accessible. Travel is the same or even less!
Sheesh
Becase you're orignal post is not clear ... here it is ...
Ideally a non ABS braking system should be adjusted so as to never lock up in the dry, on seal
I would adjust my brakes constantly[at least weekly]
creating a faux ABS system in effect
The lever pulled all the way in should not cause wheel lock at normal road speeds, in dry on seal
To me ... and clearly to others ... this part of the post suggests that you adjust your brakes so that you get maximum travel from your levrs - ie from rest all the way into the hand grip - and this will nto lock up the brakes ...
But now comes the contradictory part ..
For this system to be effective though, minimal travel of the lever is necessary.
Huh ?? What ?? ... No .. but then yesterday I gave up on it because I didn't need to get my head around what you were trying to say ..
Do you understand why we might be a little confused ???
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 14:58
They never get very hot as I'm in city traffic and its a cruiser anyways. Handles like a piece of shit and you need to nurse it around
Umm .. errr .. naaa .. I don't need to devote space in my head to that at all ...
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 15:00
Oh for fuck sakes, everything becomes clear!
Yes ... Oh Yes ... very clear ... that's worse than road lice ...
bosslady
10th July 2013, 15:33
So you slowed down using the rear brake ONLY, and failed to disengage the motor......which powers the rear wheel........so effectively your motor fights your brake to the death?
I am sorry. I had you confused with someone who knows how to ride a motorbike. Carry on as you were. On second thought - go faster.
Four words. You are a cock.
You're not making an attempt to understand what I'm trying to say because you don't want to, you're clearly a waste of me tapping my fingers on me tablet cause you're looking for an argument and trying to prove some perceived sense of superiority over me. Clearly you think you're the bees knees, why don't you prove your superior motorcycle skills to US all Mr Motorcyclist Of the century?
If you want to have a wank over how awesome you think you are, Then go ahead, But please close the door On your way out.
And just in case you didn't know.... in very slow maneuvers, using the rear brake provides added stability and control of a bike. That tip Is for free, You're welcome.
bosslady
10th July 2013, 15:48
I see my sense of humor has gone to waste....
Hey willytheekid. If you want to red rep me, No problem. Next time if you want to call me an ignorant GenX And an arrogant learner rider Don't be a pussy, Say it in the thread if you mean it, I would. What are you trying to do, preserve your Upstanding reputation? Grow some balls, Or get them back from whomever took them from you. And don't get confused and think your words upset me, I'm sure they would if I thought there was any truth to it, it's your cowardice that annoys me, Nothing more.
Drew
10th July 2013, 15:50
Hey willytheekid. If you want to red rep me, No problem. Next time if you want to call me an ignorant GenX And an arrogant learner rider Don't be a pussy, Say it in the thread if you mean it, I would. What are you trying to do, preserve your Upstanding reputation? Grow some balls, Or get them back from whomever took them from you. And don't get confused and think your words upset me, I'm sure they would if I thought there was any truth to it, it's your cowardice that annoys me, Nothing more.
Jesus, you're one angry angry woman.
Can you neck a couple Valium, if you're ever gonna be at a function I'm attending?
Maha
10th July 2013, 15:56
Only if you have a womb in your bum. Actually, I have been FIXED, but I can still try.:msn-wink:
Need a Donor? :rolleyes:
unstuck
10th July 2013, 16:01
Need a Donor? :rolleyes:
An organ donor, yes. I want a huge organ.:yes:
Maha
10th July 2013, 16:04
An organ donor, yes. I want a huge organ.:yes:
I know of two really big ones, but they would look silly swinging between your upper thighs :sick:
unstuck
10th July 2013, 16:05
I know of two really big ones, but they would look silly swinging between your upper thighs :sick:
Get your mind out of the gutter.......I was talking about lungs.......sheesh.:nono:
Maha
10th July 2013, 16:13
Get your mind out of the gutter.......I was talking about lungs.......sheesh.:nono:
Lungs eh?..once again '' I know of two really big ones, but they would look silly swinging between your upper thighs'' :killingme
Banditbandit
10th July 2013, 16:14
Hey willytheekid. If you want to red rep me, No problem. Next time if you want to call me an ignorant GenX And an arrogant learner rider Don't be a pussy, Say it in the thread if you mean it, I would. What are you trying to do, preserve your Upstanding reputation? Grow some balls, Or get them back from whomever took them from you. And don't get confused and think your words upset me, I'm sure they would if I thought there was any truth to it, it's your cowardice that annoys me, Nothing more.
http://stress.lovetoknow.com/Free_Anger_Management_Classes
unstuck
10th July 2013, 16:22
Lungs eh?..once again '' I know of two really big ones, but they would look silly swinging between your upper thighs'' :killingme
Feel good though.:yes:
Mushu
10th July 2013, 17:43
Hey willytheekid. If you want to red rep me, No problem. Next time if you want to call me an ignorant GenX And an arrogant learner rider Don't be a pussy, Say it in the thread if you mean it, I would. What are you trying to do, preserve your Upstanding reputation? Grow some balls, Or get them back from whomever took them from you. And don't get confused and think your words upset me, I'm sure they would if I thought there was any truth to it, it's your cowardice that annoys me, Nothing more.
You sound a little upset.......
I do agree with your earlier post, I also drag the rear brake through some tight corners on the R6 it tends to make the bike feel more stable but I notice I never do it on the DR I think because the DR feels much lighter, or maybe the different ergonomics between two very different bikes.
jonbuoy
10th July 2013, 18:05
..........
Katman
10th July 2013, 18:59
I'm too scared to ever touch your bike again.
:shutup:
I'm too scared to ever touch your bike again.
:shutup:
Perhaps the hint would be, tell her you have adjusted the brakes so the pedal is in a different position than she is used to?
Seems a no brainer to me :facepalm:
bosslady
10th July 2013, 19:14
I'm too scared to ever touch your bike again.
:shutup:
Don't be silly. I trust you totally. Also you're not retarded (despite the belief of some on here). I'm confident that if you changed something such as that, that you'd tell me.
Madness
10th July 2013, 19:25
I wonder how many turns the adjuster nut was adjusted. I'm going with one full turn. That's around 2.75 pages of pointless drivel for each quarter-turn of a nut for fucks sake. In the mean time David Bain remains uncompensated for spending half a lifetime wrongfully imprisoned, the true cause of the 9-11 tragedy remains undisclosed and countless dozens of Kiwi children have gone unfed and beaten to within an inch of their lives.
:facepalm:
awa355
10th July 2013, 19:25
Fuck we're awesome at derailing threads!
Considering the topic, that was never going to be hard.
gwigs
10th July 2013, 19:42
I wonder how many turns the adjuster nut was adjusted. I'm going with one full turn. That's around 2.75 pages of pointless drivel for each quarter-turn of a nut for fucks sake. In the mean time David Bain remains uncompensated for spending half a lifetime wrongfully imprisoned, the true cause of the 9-11 tragedy remains undisclosed and countless dozens of Kiwi children have gone unfed and beaten to within an inch of their lives.
:facepalm:
:killingme:killingme:killingme:2thumbsup Very good..
Ideally a non ABS braking system should be adjusted so as to never lock up in the dry, on seal
I would adjust my brakes constantly[at least weekly]
creating a faux ABS system in effect
The lever pulled all the way in should not cause wheel lock at normal road speeds, in dry on seal
For this system to be effective though, minimal travel of the lever is necessary. Also a pillion or baggage[or burger caused weight gain] would require an adjustment
The type of lever that lets you adjust lever travel, as well as cable length adjustment allows this
Peeps would ride my bike and freak on the brakes, yet I remain adamant that this method is the safest, especially in emergency hard lever grabs... no lockup
bossladys WOF guy fucked up
Woah, this is total BS! And very unsafe IMO. Maybe I'm just misunderstanding you, but the braking power you'd need to do an emergency brake from say 100 would definitely lock the brakes up at say 30kph. So if you adjust your brakes so you can't lock up at 30, you'll be stuffed if you have to do an emergency stop from high speed.
My advice - maintain and adjust brakes as per manufacturer's recommendation, and learn how to use them without grabbing and locking up.
Smifffy
10th July 2013, 21:22
Endeavour to remain calm
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-remove-the-sand-from-your-vagina-6.png
avgas
10th July 2013, 21:34
Four words. You are a cock.
And then some more
Bwahahahahaha. I like you. You can stay.
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But seriously - next time something is up on your bike, pull over and inspect it. I have heard/experiences of all sorts of shit going wrong with bikes......which would have killed the rider if they didn't inspect it.
You reckon its bad having brakes always on, I have personally had the opposite. But contrary to what you might thing, I was too much of a moron to follow the wise advice of others.
Don't be me. The road is too small to have 2 morons like me out there.
buggerit
10th July 2013, 21:41
Endeavour to remain calm
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-remove-the-sand-from-your-vagina-6.png
:gob::gob::eek5::crazy::facepalm::shutup::facepalm ::killingme:shake::innocent::corn:
nzspokes
10th July 2013, 21:41
the true cause of the 9-11 tragedy remains undisclosed
Aircraft flew into the towers. I even saw it on TV.
flyingcrocodile46
10th July 2013, 22:07
:gob::gob::eek5::crazy::facepalm::shutup::facepalm ::killingme:shake::innocent::corn:
Good summary. Godamned rock grinder.
flyingcrocodile46
10th July 2013, 22:14
Aircraft flew into the towers. I even saw it on TV.
What about building 7 ?
Be brave. Watch this from 2:50 onwards. Don't worry, it isn't a flood of the usual overwhelming and indisputable technical evidence, just some very basic and obvious stuff.
http://youtu.be/0BJA1R8YIHk
scissorhands
10th July 2013, 22:30
Don't be silly.
Also you're not retarded
:psst::laugh::bleh:
jonbuoy
11th July 2013, 00:15
What about building 7 ?
Be brave. Watch this from 2:50 onwards. Don't worry, it isn't a flood of the usual overwhelming and indisputable technical evidence, just some very basic and obvious stuff.
Holy fuck- you mean we invaded I-Raq and Afganistan an all along it was the fucking guy from the VTNZ testing station!!!??? :shit:
Erelyes
11th July 2013, 10:48
ask your mechanic to explain it to you properly some time
Cos you can't?
Grow some balls, Or get them back from whomever took them from you.
Just so you can take them back off him again? :Pokey:
Katman
11th July 2013, 11:10
Be brave. Watch this from 2:50 onwards.
From 0:46 - 2:00 it's describing Edbear to a T.
Latte
11th July 2013, 17:19
Next time you go for a WOF check out Action bike wreckers in Barrys point rd,I go there for all my WOFs
Nice Guy and very helpful , pays to ring first though...:niceone:
+1 - and don't worry about calling, just figure out when not to go over you're next few visits (lunch time, too close to opening or closing times, or when he's having a smoke, or saturday mornings hehe).
Coolz
11th July 2013, 17:48
The inspector who adjusted Bosslady's brake
Unwittingly made a huge mistake
Her rage was so grand
He's known o'er the land
As The Bloke Who Broke The Bitch's Brake.
gwigs
11th July 2013, 18:19
+1 - and don't worry about calling, just figure out when not to go over you're next few visits (lunch time, too close to opening or closing times, or when he's having a smoke, or saturday mornings hehe).
Yeah he doesnt like neing distubed at lunch time..
He showed me his car that he has been restoring in the back of the workshop last time I was in for a wof.
its a Moon 1920,s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_Motor_Car must be costing heaps to restore..reckons he,s not keeping count..
ducatilover
11th July 2013, 18:25
An organ donor, yes. I want a huge organ.:yes: I can play the organ. I also have a massive penis, if that helps.
unstuck
11th July 2013, 18:33
I can play the organ. I also have a massive penis, if that helps.
I would love to have a go on your organ some time, theres this tune I learnt at bandcamp this one time............:love::love:
ducatilover
11th July 2013, 18:49
I would love to have a go on your organ some time, theres this tune I learnt at bandcamp this one time............:love::love: I'm in Christchurch in a month, come at me bro.
unstuck
11th July 2013, 18:53
At you or on you, saucy.:msn-wink::spanking:
DMNTD
11th July 2013, 19:07
I would have thought the big question no on picked up on is why are you using the back brake?:whistle:
Since switching to a "cruiser" I have found myself using a higher percentage of rear brake compared to when I was a sport bike or naked bike rider.
More weight to the rear of the bike minimises chance of lock up, different balance etc
Heh...On a side note, my wee cruiser has a bit more technology in it than a GN
ducatilover
11th July 2013, 19:08
Just all over and maybe a little inside? Organ playing is naaaiiiissse I played an organ at a funeral once.
unstuck
11th July 2013, 19:13
Just all over and maybe a little inside? Organ playing is naaaiiiissse I played an organ at a funeral once.
So Necrophilia does it for you aye.Stupid humans.:devil2:
ducatilover
11th July 2013, 19:22
So Necrophilia does it for you aye.Stupid humans.:devil2: Nah, just like to watch it and play the organ
Smifffy
11th July 2013, 19:23
So Necrophilia does it for you aye.Stupid humans.:devil2:
Necrophilia is dead boring.
unstuck
11th July 2013, 19:26
Necrophilia is dead boring.
Yeah, trying to get a stiffy in a stiffy sounds like hard work, I have played my instrument in many churches.:devil2:
bosslady
11th July 2013, 19:30
My oh my...
:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
awa355
11th July 2013, 19:32
Necrophilia is dead boring.
I've never heard any complaints yet.
Smifffy
11th July 2013, 20:05
I've never heard any complaints yet.
Man, she won't complain. One day you'll simply find out she split on you.
jellywrestler
11th July 2013, 20:37
Necrophilia is dead boring.
Necrophilia puts the Fun in Funeral and the Mating into Cremating...
bosslady
12th July 2013, 12:45
So after three days, 2 follow up calls to the 0800 number and an email (don't get up in arms, I called back because they had given me incorrect timelines for my complaint process) I get a call a short while ago from whom I presume is the manager of the particular testing station I went to (I say presume, because he never introduced himself as the manager).
He apologises and agrees that my brakes a) shouldn't have been adjusted without prior permission and b) that I absolutely should have been told if they were. He says it was only meant as good will/a kind gesture (I have never said otherwise) and that my rear brake was NOT in n unwarrantable state, just that the guy thought it was a bit "sloppy". But, rather than suggest to me to adjust it, he took it upon himself to make the change.
I pointed out that no comments were written on the paperwork and suggested that in future these kinds of things should be documented as it could have merely been a slip of the memory (not telling me) but had he written It down on the warrant form which I receive a copy of, I would have picked up on the issue before I left the testing station. He agrees that it should have been written down and that normal practice would/should have been to not make such an adjustment but to write It down on the form as a suggestion to have it looked at seeing as It would not have failed the warrant based on how "sloppy" It was.
The most important thing to me (despite what some of you wish to believe of me) Is to ensure that future consumers are always asked permission prior to adjustments being made on their vehicles (I'm not against people helping others out but it's not hard to pop your head around the corner and say "hey, your brakes feel a little soft, all good if I adjust them a little?"). And please keep in mind this is a testing station only, not a mechanics where I would be more inclined to think they would make the odd change here and there but i would in this instance more likely be prompted to ask if anything had been changed. It's also important to me that people be kept fully informed of any changes made to their vehicle as I feel that is absolutely our right to know, these are pieces of our property which literally hold our lives in their hands, or seats I suppose!
I asked him what was he going to do to ensure this didn't happen again I.e. is he going to brief the staff and he said he would put it in some circular they must have for staff. That's a good start but doesn't leave me with great deal of confidence that the message will be heard by all, general practice where I work would be to have a memo addressing the specific issue, signed by each staff member to confirm that they've read and understood it. But, let's see. I reiterated that I am absolutely not against them helping people out (again, despite what y'all want to think) but that customers should always be kept fully informed of what is being done.
I did ask if he could please in writing let me know the measures he will take to ensure this kind of thing does not occur again and he said he would do this by the end of the day.
Just as someone else said, if this was your bike and someone of questionable mechanical knowledge messed with it, without your permission and worse yet, didn't tell you then sent you off on your way, you'd be livid. Let's say it's not something like your brakes, it could be anything else, something that could adversely effect the performance of your bike. Dare I say some of the reactions I have received will be based on the fact I am a young, woman, learner rider of limited mechanical knowledge but not for one second does this not justify my anger over what happened, good intentions or not. If this happened to any one of you I'd think you were justified in your feelings despite who you were! Let's see what this email says I guess!
unstuck
12th July 2013, 12:56
Good on ya for sticking to your guns.:ar15::ar15:
I would of been real pissed off if that happened to me, but unfortunately my response would of been completely different, and would of involved a whole heap of swear words and gestures. Just so that he would maybe think twice before touching other peoples stuff with out letting them know.:eek5:
bosslady
12th July 2013, 13:01
Good on ya for sticking to your guns.:ar15::ar15:
I would of been real pissed off if that happened to me, but unfortunately my response would of been completely different, and would of involved a whole heap of swear words and gestures. Just so that he would maybe think twice before touching other peoples stuff with out letting them know.:eek5:How's that saying go? honey, vinegar, something. When I first called up I WAS irate, which I shouldn't have done in retrospect however I guess he's not going to forget in a hurry now is he.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 13:05
How's that saying go? honey, vinegar, something. When I first called up I WAS irate, which I shouldn't have done in retrospect however I guess he's not going to forget in a hurry now is he.
Yeah but, sometimes you want to kill the flies, not catch them.:2thumbsup
Banditbandit
12th July 2013, 13:29
So ... you have got passed the anger then ??? All calm again ?? All quiet on the Western Front ??
bosslady
12th July 2013, 13:57
So ... you have got passed the anger then ??? All calm again ?? All quiet on the Western Front ??
I got over being angry at the situation awhile ago. Its the dumb ass responses that further annoyed me but I got over that too. I do genuinely think that at least in part they made assumptions about me as I am a young woman which is normal but not fair. He (the guy who did the wof) was also telling me how my front wheel was squeaking a little and I should get it looked at, and I appreciate the feedback and I will but he was telling me it's probably because my front brake pads are new and they probably need wearing in. I said they're not new and he seemed to disagree with me? Until I said that they havent been replaced in the 8 or so months ive had the bike and to my knowledge had never been changed (I got it at 7000k's) at all. I just got a stupid look then ignored. Im sure everyone or most people have had others make assumptions made about them based on the way they look I.e. female + young, doesn't know anything or doesn't dress nice so must be poor etc. Etc. I get it often and im really tired of it.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 14:03
People make assumptions about me based on the way I look all the time but they are wrong, I am much worse when you get to know me.:devil2:
bosslady
12th July 2013, 14:19
People make assumptions about me based on the way I look all the time but they are wrong, I am much worse when you get to know me.:devil2:
haha I'll take your word for it!
BuzzardNZ
12th July 2013, 14:24
LOL, I preferred this thread when you 2 were at each others throats, not all lovey dovey.
Drew
12th July 2013, 14:25
Im sure everyone or most people have had others make assumptions made about them based on the way they look I.e. female + young, doesn't know anything or doesn't dress nice so must be poor etc. Etc. I get it often and im really tired of it.
So dress nicer, and address people differently if it bothers you.
Otherwise, harden the fuck up.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 14:36
LOL, I preferred this thread when you 2 were at each others throats, not all lovey dovey.
Who was at whos throat?? What did I miss.
bosslady
12th July 2013, 14:40
So dress nicer, and address people differently if it bothers you.
Otherwise, harden the fuck up.
I was talking in general and giving examples, not expressing my own experiences. I address people well and I dress tidily. But if it suits you to believe I am some unkempt ill mannered little girl then so be it. I suppose you can't be expected to know how it is to constantly be judged on the fact you're young and happen to have a vagina. Of course it bothers me, because it is not fair however rather than harden the fuck up, as you have so eloquently put it, I choose to prove naysayers wrong. Have a beer.
avgas
12th July 2013, 15:24
Who do I complain to that this thread has no boobs? Give me a fucking phone!!!!!!! :mad::lol:
Maha
12th July 2013, 15:24
I got over being angry at the situation awhile ago. Its the dumb ass responses that further annoyed me but I got over that too. I do genuinely think that at least in part they made assumptions about me as I am a young woman which is normal but not fair. He (the guy who did the wof) was also telling me how my front wheel was squeaking a little and I should get it looked at, and I appreciate the feedback and I will but he was telling me it's probably because my front brake pads are new and they probably need wearing in. I said they're not new and he seemed to disagree with me? Until I said that they havent been replaced in the 8 or so months ive had the bike and to my knowledge had never been changed (I got it at 7000k's) at all. I just got a stupid look then ignored. Im sure everyone or most people have had others make assumptions made about them based on the way they look I.e. female + young, doesn't know anything or doesn't dress nice so must be poor etc. Etc. I get it often and im really tired of it.
When Anne went into Warkworth Motorcycles years ago to order a brand new GN, the then owner Tim said to her ''and what colour you like it to be''.. his wife Debbie said ''Don't be sarcastic Tim do you know who that is? Anne and her ex opened Warkworth Motorcycles back in the early 80's.
By the way, she bought a red one.
Smifffy
12th July 2013, 16:37
When Anne went into Warkworth Motorcycles years ago to order a brand new GN, the then owner Tim said to her ''and what colour you like it to be''.. his wife Debbie said ''Don't be sarcastic Tim do you know who that is? Anne and her ex opened Warkworth Motorcycles back in the early 80's.
By the way, she bought a red one.
If I was ordering in a brand spanking bike, or cage, I'd expect to be asked my choice of colour.
Drew
12th July 2013, 16:37
I was talking in general and giving examples, not expressing my own experiences. I address people well and I dress tidily. But if it suits you to believe I am some unkempt ill mannered little girl then so be it. I suppose you can't be expected to know how it is to constantly be judged on the fact you're young and happen to have a vagina. Of course it bothers me, because it is not fair however rather than harden the fuck up, as you have so eloquently put it, I choose to prove naysayers wrong. Have a beer.
You live on a beach or something? Lots of sand in...:lol:
unstuck
12th July 2013, 16:39
When Anne went into Warkworth Motorcycles years ago to order a brand new GN, the then owner Tim said to her ''and what colour you like it to be''.. his wife Debbie said ''Don't be sarcastic Tim do you know who that is? Anne and her ex opened Warkworth Motorcycles back in the early 80's.
By the way, she bought a red one.
Did Derek F work for them at any point? He is in a wheelchair now.
blackdog
12th July 2013, 16:39
Drew knows perfectly well what it feels like to have a vagina.
Drew
12th July 2013, 16:41
Drew knows perfectly well what it feels like to have a vagina. Ahhh, but not all are created equal in my experience.
Maha
12th July 2013, 16:41
If I was ordering in a brand spanking bike, or cage, I'd expect to be asked my choice of colour.
We didn't think much of it, the owners wife did.
If I am ever spending a quantity of money on a new bike, I already know what colour it is before I even speak to a sales person.
A short lesson on how to get what you want.
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Maha
12th July 2013, 16:44
Did Derek F work for them at any point? He is in a wheelchair now.
Because of a Bike accident?... Anne could answer that but I think one of their mechanics had a off resulting in a massive change of circumstances.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 16:48
Yeah, we were out at pakiri doing high speed whoopde dos and he got it wrong. Lives at tomarata.
If I was ordering in a brand spanking bike, or cage, I'd expect to be asked my choice of colour.
It was not the question of colour, it was the tone the question was asked in. Oh, and the only question he asked. Did not help that I was being a bit smart, as I tend to do when being patronised :innocent:
I wanted a red one, and I told him so. Apparently there were none available, read, "in stock at Suzuki NZ". However, that was wrong, I had done my homework you see. I knew where there was a "shiney red one" and asked him to do a dealer to dealer swap. Got to hate a smart arse :sunny: No hard feelings, it was all a bit of fun in the end, and I got my shiney red one :love:
Did Derek F work for them at any point? He is in a wheelchair now.
Blast from the past! Do I know you? :eek:
I believe he did some work experience for us. That is a long time ago.
I know who you mean. We sold the shop in 1992 so that must have happened after that.
:Offtopic:
You blokes really have no clue about the patronising attitudes of some people out there in regard to a woman riding a bike.
I personally wont take shit from anyone in that regard. Had I been in bossladys boots, I probably would have turned the bike around, gone back to the testing station and gone postal on the guys arse in person :spanking:
FROSTY
12th July 2013, 19:17
Simple question for the OP. Was the bike up to WOF standard with the back brake pedal travel as it was?
During your roasting of the station manager you would have asked that question.
You see its entirely possible that the lever travel was in fact concidered to be excessive(yes its actually in the Virm)
and you have just adjusted your riding to the way it has become as the shoes wear down. That would have meant a WOF fail.
If that is in fact the case then the mistake the "idiot" made was only not telling you the brake needed a little adjustment to get the bike its WOF.
bosslady
12th July 2013, 19:31
Simple question for the OP. Was the bike up to WOF standard with the back brake pedal travel as it was?
During your roasting of the station manager you would have asked that question.
You see its entirely possible that the lever travel was in fact concidered to be excessive(yes its actually in the Virm)
and you have just adjusted your riding to the way it has become as the shoes wear down. That would have meant a WOF fail.
If that is in fact the case then the mistake the "idiot" made was only not telling you the brake needed a little adjustment to get the bike its WOF.
I guess you missed my post (understandable) where the manager confirmed that the rear brake wasn't unwarrantable just that the guy decided it was in his opinion "sloppy" and of his own accord changed the adjustment on it. But I understand what you're suggesting I.e. that perhaps I was just used to it being that way. I have on at least one occasion gone for a semi descent ride on grashoppers gn and from memory the rear brake was similar to my own or at least nowhere near as firm as what mine had been adjusted to. Oh and I didn't roast the station manager, I had an adult type discussion with him, lol.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 19:33
Blast from the past! Do I know you? :eek:
I believe he did some work experience for us. That is a long time ago.
I know who you mean. We sold the shop in 1992 so that must have happened after that.
:Offtopic:
We may have spoken.:blip: I used your shop from time to time, as I was living in Whangaripo and Pakiri around late 80,s early 90,s. I was on either a New XR 600 OR a new XL 250, and had a bright green mowhawk. Most weekends I would of been at the dirtcar track at Leigh or tomarata.
As you were.:Oops:
We may have spoken.:blip: I used your shop from time to time, as I was living in Whangaripo and Pakiri around late 80,s early 90,s. I was on either a New XR 600 OR a new XL 250, and had a bright green mowhawk. Most weekends I would of been at the dirtcar track at Leigh or tomarata.
As you were.:Oops:
OMG! Dirt Car...
You don't have a Mc at the start of your name do you?
Honda rider though?
I don't recall a green mowhawk, but then again, my blue hair with white spikes (looked blonde unless spiked) probably went un-noticed too.
Small world we live in really.
unstuck
12th July 2013, 20:04
No Mc in my name, just a big H. If you know any of the Swanberg clan up that way, they will tell you what an asshole I am.:lol::lol:
Smifffy
12th July 2013, 20:17
If you know any of the Swanberg clan up that way, they will tell you what an asshole I am.:lol::lol:
Like we couldn't work that out for ourselves... :Pokey::Pokey::Pokey:
unstuck
12th July 2013, 20:21
Like we couldn't work that out for ourselves... :Pokey::Pokey::Pokey:
Taken you long enough to come out with it though, most people know it straight away.:lol::lol:
Smifffy
12th July 2013, 20:23
Taken you long enough to come out with it though, most people know it straight away.:lol::lol:
Oh I knew it, it's just that I'm usually reticent. It's a virtue.
No Mc in my name, just a big H. If you know any of the Swanberg clan up that way, they will tell you what an asshole I am.:lol::lol:
Nope.
H ?
Swanberg ?
Seems you are safe :rofl:
Mind you...
Friends of friends, and all that :laugh:
unstuck
12th July 2013, 20:34
Oh I knew it, it's just that I'm usually reticent. It's a virtue.
:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:nono: Now now. Play nice.:devil2:
Mushu
13th July 2013, 02:31
I guess you missed my post (understandable) where the manager confirmed that the rear brake wasn't unwarrantable just that the guy decided it was in his opinion "sloppy" and of his own accord changed the adjustment on it. But I understand what you're suggesting I.e. that perhaps I was just used to it being that way. I have on at least one occasion gone for a semi descent ride on grashoppers gn and from memory the rear brake was similar to my own or at least nowhere near as firm as what mine had been adjusted to. Oh and I didn't roast the station manager, I had an adult type discussion with him, lol.
He would have adjusted it because it's a common thing with cars to adjust drum brakes (as I said in an earlier post), he probably thought he was doing you a favor, they usually just fail cars for it then the person has to go find a mechanic (who could easily over charge a woman) for a job that can be completed within 5 minutes.
Yes he should have told you and noted it on the WOF sheet but not really worth this amount ranting.
In regard to your later post about how hard it is to be a woman. Get the fuck over it, there's plenty of ways you can use that fact to your advantage (he probably "fixed" your brakes because you are female he wanted to help you) just be happy you don't live in Iraq or some shit.
bosslady
13th July 2013, 10:09
He would have adjusted it because it's a common thing with cars to adjust drum brakes (as I said in an earlier post), he probably thought he was doing you a favor, they usually just fail cars for it then the person has to go find a mechanic (who could easily over charge a woman) for a job that can be completed within 5 minutes.
Yes he should have told you and noted it on the WOF sheet but not really worth this amount ranting.
In regard to your later post about how hard it is to be a woman. Get the fuck over it, there's plenty of ways you can use that fact to your advantage (he probably "fixed" your brakes because you are female he wanted to help you) just be happy you don't live in Iraq or some shit.
Do you feel better now? got that off your breasts? here's hoping no one ever fucks with your bike with unpleasant consequences. You do know we're talking about a motorbike, right? and you do realise this is a testing station, not a mechanics, right? you'll note most of this thread has nothing to do with my OP and a lot of the rest of it is wankers like you having a whinge too. The brake was not in an unwarrantable state so no, it wouldn't have failed a wof and no, I wouldn't have gone to a bike mechanic when I can turn one bolt by myself? As for your other comment how about You get over it and don't make presumptions about women? better yet, grow a vagina, or maybe you already have one? sure sounds like it.
Mushu
13th July 2013, 10:38
Do you feel better now? got that off your breasts? here's hoping no one ever fucks with your bike with unpleasant consequences. You do know we're talking about a motorbike, right? and you do realise this is a testing station, not a mechanics, right? you'll note most of this thread has nothing to do with my OP and a lot of the rest of it is wankers like you having a whinge too. The brake was not in an unwarrantable state so no, it wouldn't have failed a wof and no, I wouldn't have gone to a bike mechanic when I can turn one bolt by myself? As for your other comment how about You get over it and don't make presumptions about women? better yet, grow a vagina, or maybe you already have one? sure sounds like it.
I see you're upset that I disagree with you, and yes that does make me feel better.
The only people that touch my bikes are myself and my mechanic and when he does I'm usually standing right next to him talking shit. I never go to VTNZ/AA, don't trust them and my mechanic makes no money when he finds a fault, I take the bike away and fix it myself.
As far as the rest goes, get your tits out, that should get you some preferential treatment or find a big strong man to do everything for you.
unstuck
13th July 2013, 10:56
I see you're upset that I disagree with you, and yes that does make me feel better.
The only people that touch my bikes are myself and my mechanic and when he does I'm usually standing right next to him talking shit. I never go to VTNZ/AA, don't trust them and my mechanic makes no money when he finds a fault, I take the bike away and fix it myself.
As far as the rest goes, get your tits out, that should get you some preferential treatment or find a big strong man to do everything for you.
Now I may be missing something here, but that post makes no fucking sense to me whatsoever.:scratch:
Kickaha
13th July 2013, 15:29
better yet, grow a vagina
He a big enough cunt as it is
avgas
13th July 2013, 16:10
KFC and vaginas. Both finger licking good.
Smifffy
13th July 2013, 18:43
KFC and vaginas. Both finger licking good.
Both lose much of their appeal when full of sand.
98tls
13th July 2013, 19:00
Both lose much of their appeal when full of sand.
Simple really dont eat em....
blackdog
13th July 2013, 19:09
Simple really dont eat em....
What, and miss out on the juices dribbling down your chin?
BigAl
13th July 2013, 21:30
KFC and vaginas. Both finger licking good.
What? At the same time?:crazy:
98tls
13th July 2013, 22:25
What? At the same time?:crazy:
Considering the size of some of those cunts that work at KFC i would be very surprised.
Drew
14th July 2013, 09:59
Considering the size of some of those cunts that work at KFC i would be very surprised.
There are a couple very tidy wee chicks at the new Lower Hutt Kfry. They'll look poor in no time once their skin stars absorbing the fat but.
unstuck
14th July 2013, 10:04
There are a couple very tidy wee chicks at the new Lower Hutt Kfry. They'll look poor in no time once their skin stars absorbing the fat but.
Funny you should mention that Drew, we(me and the wife) were talking about that just yesterday. My son got a job there before going in the navy and his skin turned pretty shitty, pretty quickly, and not from eating it. I wouldnt eat it anyway, even if I was allowed in there.:sick:
Drew
14th July 2013, 10:07
Funny you should mention that Drew, we(me and the wife) were talking about that just yesterday. My son got a job there before going in the navy and his skin turned pretty shitty, pretty quickly, and not from eating it. I wouldnt eat it anyway, even if I was allowed in there.:sick:
There's fat trapped in the steam from cooking. Causes yucky as skin and hair.
avgas
14th July 2013, 15:54
Greasy box to leave a bone in.
Drew
14th July 2013, 15:57
Greasy box to leave a bone in.Struggling getting said bone. If I've been to Kfry, the imbedded image is usually large islanders.
Even the Kfry with the two tidy numbers.
Maha
14th July 2013, 16:17
There are a couple very tidy wee chicks at the new Lower Hutt Kfry. They'll look poor in no time once their skin stars absorbing the fat but.
is this one of them?
unstuck
14th July 2013, 16:23
is this one of them?
Ah, the old Mooseknuckle.:drool: Get off, I cant hear the stereo.:devil2:
avgas
14th July 2013, 19:21
Struggling getting said bone. If I've been to Kfry, the imbedded image is usually large islanders.
Even the Kfry with the two tidy numbers.
Sorry - are we still talking about KFC?
Drew
14th July 2013, 19:31
Sorry - are we still talking about KFC?
I was thinking of it.
Banditbandit
15th July 2013, 09:07
is this one of them?
No .. that's both of them ...
scracha
31st July 2013, 22:13
To the OP......
Oh for the love of fuck.....so someone adjusted your brake. Did you crash? Naw. Was the Wof guy doing his best to help you out...probably. Do WOF guys occasionally twiddle with settings.....yes. Are we speeshul because we ride motorcycles....no. Just adjust it back and ride on. It's a rear brake FFS.
sketch
31st July 2013, 22:24
rear brake? holy shit.......... so thats what that pedal thingy under my right foot does.......
bosslady
31st July 2013, 22:49
To the OP......
Oh for the love of fuck.....so someone adjusted your brake. Did you crash? Naw. Was the Wof guy doing his best to help you out...probably. Do WOF guys occasionally twiddle with settings.....yes. Are we speeshul because we ride motorcycles....no. Just adjust it back and ride on. It's a rear brake FFS.
Hey you! Guess what? ! Don't give a flying or inanimate fuck what you think. Homo. Therefore, fuck off and tell someone who cares yawwwwwn
avgas
31st July 2013, 22:49
rear brake? holy shit.......... so thats what that pedal thingy under my right foot does.......
No. That one is for the sewing machine.
Berries
31st July 2013, 22:56
Don't give a flying or inanimate fuck what you think. Homo. Therefore, fuck off and tell someone who cares yawwwwwn
I don't care if people think I'm overreacting, but they cant be Allowed to do that. What to do? Who to complain to?
Don't complain on here should be the lesson. About anything.
is this one of them?
I need a Zinger burger with extra mayo right now.
avgas
31st July 2013, 23:00
Don't give a flying or inanimate fuck what you think.
So non-flying, animated fucks are given?
Anyone had a flying, inanimate fuck?
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