Admiration

[Zed]

Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·tion
Pronunciation: <TT>"ad-m&-'rA-sh&n</TT>
Function: noun
1 archaic : WONDER
2 : an object of esteem
3 : delighted or astonished approbation

How often do you stand in awe of your machine when it is parked up outside or in your gargre?

I parked the bike after work today and as I got off I stood back and admired it for a about 20 seconds, during those seconds I reflected on the workmanship involved in building it, and then I was reminded of how long it's been since I binned one year ago, and how I really appreciate what I've learned from this motorcycle imparticular...the Blackbird, my Blackbird. Fly fly away...

Anyway, I love my bike and constantly admire it, it's more than a mere form of transportation to me, regardless of the huge mess it gets in on longer rides and all the $$ it costs...grrr need a new tyre AGAIN. :wavey:

[Toast]

Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·tion
Pronunciation: <TT>"ad-m&-'rA-sh&n</TT>
Function: noun
1 archaic : WONDER
2 : an object of esteem
3 : delighted or astonished approbation
I really appreciate what I've learned from this motorcycle imparticular...:

I know what you mean...when you learn from your bike, I think it really builds that 'mutual' respect and love between the two of you :)

I learned so much from my old CBR250R...I just hope that the feelings were returned after about 3 or 4 bins... :pinch:

So much learned though...ahhh, memories :)

[XTC]

It's not the fastest flashest bike i've owned but it sure is the most fun, most versatile of all. I do admire my XT as it exceeds al my expectations.

[James Deuce]

Both of them make me go weak at the knees. I must book that surgery.

I kow what you mean Zed. It's like a reward for services rendered, being allowed to slide one's eyes over someone else'e treasured sculpture you were lucky enough to be permitted purchase with some hard earned cash.

[Zed]

It's not the fastest flashest bike i've owned but it sure is the most fun, most versatile of all. I do admire my XT as it exceeds al my expectations.That's a good shot!

[Velox]

My bike's not exactly the flashest in the world, but sometimes it just looks so beeeautiful. :love: Especially at night in town because the light catches all the lines on it. :violin: It's not the best looker from the front but I reckon it's got a real nice bum!!!

[Hitcher]

The ST has wondrous curves. Some Japanese stylist sat hunched over a drawing board into the wee small hours making it all fit together. Like a visual symphony. Or Salma Hayek.

[James Deuce]

Mmmmm Salma Hayek

[Biff]

All the time.
Although Ms Biff is a cracker, but she won't get me get my knee down on her.

Akaroa - Sat.

[bugjuice]

I'm sorry, have you not seen my bike? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/image.php?u=3042&type=profile&dateline=1124068955)
nuff said.

[placidfemme]

I'm sorry, have you not seen my bike? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/image.php?u=3042&type=profile&dateline=1124068955)
nuff said.

lol thank goodness thats not the pic with the orange tyres...

~~

I love my bike... it rocks :headbang: but only sometimes lol

[Ixion]

'Tis a collection of bits of plastic and assorted metals , with a few other oddments thrown in.

Its purpose is to progress from a to b as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Might as well admire a shovel.

As lonmg as it goes on command and stops on command I don't give a hoot what it looks like

[SPORK]

I'm sorry, have you not seen my bike? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/image.php?u=3042&type=profile&dateline=1124068955)
nuff said.
Hey! Is that the first pic you've posted of your bike, because I've never seen it before!


:whistle:

[Jonty]

My bike's not exactly the flashest in the world, but sometimes it just looks so beeeautiful. :love: Especially at night in town because the light catches all the lines on it. :violin: It's not the best looker from the front but I reckon it's got a real nice bum!!!

Especially that spruce up you have given it since its last "resting place" :2thumbsup

[Macktheknife]

Great photo XTC! looks like fun.

[bugjuice]

Hey! Is that the first pic you've posted of your bike, because I've never seen it before!


:whistle:
yup... I'm very modest with my machine..

[Zed]

All the time.
Although Ms Biff is a cracker, but she won't get me get my knee down on her.

Akaroa - Sat.Hey it's a real Blackbird! Beaut backdrop too!!

[Zed]

'Tis a collection of bits of plastic and assorted metals , with a few other oddments thrown in.

Its purpose is to progress from a to b as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Might as well admire a shovel.

As lonmg as it goes on command and stops on command I don't give a hoot what it looks likeWhat a killjoy! :nya:

[Holy Roller]

'Tis a collection of bits of plastic and assorted metals , with a few other oddments thrown in.

Its purpose is to progress from a to b as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Might as well admire a shovel.

As lonmg as it goes on command and stops on command I don't give a hoot what it looks like

I have a very nice shovel

[Zed]

Hey! Is that the first pic you've posted of your bike...First time he's posted it *today* you mean! I think in BJ's case it's a little more than admiration...:bleh:

[Sensei]

This says it all really :rockon: :2guns:

[bugjuice]

First time he's posted it *today* you mean! I think in BJ's case it's a little more than admiration...:bleh:
*ahem*.. the tyre marks wash off the bedsheets, don't worry

[Waylander]

*ahem*.. the tyre marks wash off the bedsheets, don't worry
Glood to know you don't have a problem with skidmarks.:doh:

[Waylander]

'Tis a collection of bits of plastic and assorted metals , with a few other oddments thrown in.

Its purpose is to progress from a to b as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Might as well admire a shovel.

As lonmg as it goes on command and stops on command I don't give a hoot what it looks like

Somehow I think you are being sarcastic.


Do I admire my bike? Hell yea. Love starting it up leaving it idle then standing behind it and to the right a bit listening to the sound. And as Slash said the other day looks staunch from the front with the long forks and low bars. I love my bike.

[Zed]

This says it all really :rockon: :2guns:A picture speaks gsxr1000 words!! :first:

[Motu]

I never buy a bike on looks,but when I look at them I can't help thinking they look pretty good,purposful.I took my love to a secluded beach on saturday,she threw me on the sand,and I buried her then dug her up again.I'm kinda in awe and wonder if I'm up to it.

[Ixion]

Somehow I think you are being sarcastic.


Do I admire my bike? Hell yea. Love starting it up leaving it idle then standing behind it and to the right a bit listening to the sound. And as Slash said the other day looks staunch from the front with the long forks and low bars. I love my bike.

No, not really. A bike to me is just a machine , something that does a job of work. Hopefully does it well, cheaply and efficiently. Some bikes look more elegant than others , as is the case with all machinery. I may admire an engineer who designed some part of it particularly elegantly or efficiently but that's all. I am always puzzled about the wya people go on about the LOOKS of a new model. Who cares what it looks like, so long as it does it's job. Looks won't get you over teh ground any faster or more reliably. 'Tis like famers and horses I suppose.

[scumdog]

Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·tion
Pronunciation: <TT>"ad-m&-'rA-sh&n</TT>
Function: noun
1 archaic : WONDER
2 : an object of esteem
3 : delighted or astonished approbation

How often do you stand in awe of your machine when it is parked up outside or in your gargre?
:

I often do - I was stunned to realise the pin-stripes on the side of my Sportys petrol tank are HAND-PAINTED on - there is even a label stating who did them, what date/time and even what shift she was on, unreal!! :thud:

And the fact that all those whirring whizzing bits work in a synchronised way!!

[RiderInBlack]

Since Feb last year after the tradgic lost of "Verronica" (her body still hangs in Frosty's garage:crybaby: ), "Roxanne" and I have been going steady. I've shower her with more gifts then I have ever give to anyone else I have dated (that enclues my ex-wife:devil2: ). I have spent many hours doing plastic surgery on her and redoing her make-up so that she stays looking youny. I am always getting her new "shoes", and at the moment I have her in the "Doc's" getting a "wellness check", while I work on her new dress.

Yes, my eye does stray, and I have been found admiring others, but I still admire her. When the time comes for us to part (as it will), I will still hold fond memories of her (as I do of those before her) and the new one will live long in her shadow before I will stop missing her :wavey: :weird:

[Waylander]

Ixion, Yea Looks arn't really important mate but they certainly are nice. Like just one more little factor that when combined with other small factors becomes your dream bike. Be it something that handles well or goes really fast ot is comfortable and intimate. I know this analogy between bikes and women has been overdone but that's pretty much what it is. Alot of us here look at our bikes as if they are the perfect woman (or man).

[Motu]

I know where you are coming from Ixion - to me form follows function,and that's where true beauty lies,when you can see the engineer in the bike....when it all comes together.The latest fashion statement in bikes makes no impression on me,I'm not interested at all.

[nadroj]

This says it all really :rockon: :2guns:
Gee did that lower fairing realy scrape on those corners when you were trying to stay with me? :violin:

[Kornholio]

I feel like humping my bike some days :D

[**R1**]

And the fact that all those whirring whizzing bits work in a synchronised way!!Do you own a Yamaha as well???

[WINJA]

This says it all really :rockon: :2guns:
SAYS WHAT ? THOSE BIKES SUCK AND ARE SLOW, YOU NEED A STREET MAGIC OR A VESPA

[John]

yea I admire mine all the time, until I start thinking about the thousands spent on it - and the fact I have only just done ~3000km on it since I bought it, oh sweet irony.

I REALLY admired the ZZR and KDX fucken great bits of kit, the ZXR is like an early marrage with all the crap that it comes with - although has its good parts????

[Storm]

Not really a fanatic, but yeah, I have been known to stare and drool from time to time

[scumdog]

Do you own a Yamaha as well???

Nope. Had scurvy once and was more accepted!! :Pokey: :killingme

[Oakie]

Yep. I say "hello" to it in the morning as the garage door rolls up to slowly reveal it for another day. After I park it in the garage where I worrk I look at it for a couple of seconds and just tell it 'thank you". Yes, I admire my bike.

[Zed]

After I park it in the garage where I worrk I look at it for a couple of seconds and just tell it 'thank you".I've heard it said that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness, but talking to your bike?? :p

[Waylander]

I've heard it said that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness, but talking to your bike?? :p
Last sign of sanity?

[John]

I've heard it said that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness, but talking to your bike?? :p
actually when I was in harness racing (training around our track) we always talked to our horses, guess the tradition carried to the bike.

[scumdog]

I've heard it said that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness, but talking to your bike?? :p

Often do it to innanimate objects, bike, rifle, God.....

[Zed]

Often do it to innanimate objects, bike, rifle, God.....An elderly gent, not unlike yourself, told me once that he talks to himself all the time because he gets better answers! I suppose the same could be said about these "inanimate objects" if you were that far removed from normal healthy relationships with, dare I say it, other people? :confused:

[scumdog]

An elderly gent, not unlike yourself, told me once that he talks to himself all the time because he gets better answers! I suppose the same could be said about these "inanimate objects" if you were that far removed from normal healthy relationships with, dare I say it, other people? :confused:

The 'other people' who you mention are my 'clients'; they might as well be inanimate - the rest I'm not too far removed from, but I still mumble at them - especially when I've misjudged a tightening radius bend - then God, the bike and anything else I can think of gets spoken to!!

[justsomeguy]

My bikes the best bike in the world :love:

:2thumbsup

[zadok]

I particularly like looking at my bike when it is clean. At the moment it is covered in insects and it will get a good clean up tomorrow.

[saul]

Yep she is a great bit of machinery :banana:
Fantastic bike

[Sniper]

I know what you mean Zed and Im sure alot of people will agree (even if the don't want to)

[Lou Girardin]

I admire what the Bandit does. Especially seeing it's an 'old man's bike'.

[Krayy]

...and all the $$ it costs...grrr need a new tyre AGAIN. :wavey:
Ahh, so all the wheelies on Saturday are a cost saving exercise so you dont have to buy fronts?? :wari:

[scumdog]

My bikes the best bike in the world :love:

:2thumbsup

I hate to point it out shag but there seems to be a few bits missing from your 'best bike' - and a shit load of cable-ties and sticky tape holding the rest together!!
Ah well, they say love is blind! :lol:

[The_Dover]

How could I not?? I don't just admire her, I stroke her. When I get to work in the morning I just sit on her as my colleagues pull into the carpark and wave at me. Eventually I get off (the bike!) and drag myself to my desk to do some work, as I regularly minimise all windows to stare at my wallpaper. Then I'll go for a smoke and stand in the carpark swooning and resisting the urge to fuck off for a quick blast. I do this about 4 times a day. When it's time to go home I gear up and head down to the carpark where I start her up and savour the burble from that exhaust. And as I head home I take my time throught the slow bits and open her up at every gap and opportunity just to hear that airbox roar.

Fuck I love my bike, and at least she'll never be ridden for money like the whore ex girlfriend! (Really!!) And if any fucker hurts her I've got the biggest knife you've ever seen. Honest, it's fuckin huge.

[inlinefour]

Yea, its the bike out all available that I want :niceone:

[ManDownUnder]

I don't admire the bike so much as the enjoyment I get from riding...

It gives me time with the kids, and time alone... it's great escapism.

Of course it also allows me to leave the cage dwelling dickheads in my wake any time it suits...

[Oakie]

I've heard it said that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness, but talking to your bike?? :p

I'll seek help when the bike talks back.
(Shouldn't be hard. I work for a mental health provider and work with many psycho-babblers)

[Zed]

Ahh, so all the wheelies on Saturday are a cost saving exercise so you dont have to buy fronts?? :wari:Hehe, great minds think alike!! :banana:

[Charlie]

Yes I admire my bike every time I see her! Shes beautiful and I'm so impressed. I think its more a case of first love/new toy syndrome and just the excitement of finally having one! Although its my first I will hang on to her for a while I think.
I'm pretty unfaithful though and like to perv and admire other bikes too!

[SlowHand]

Im quite often found playing and singing wonderful tonight to mine. I really should get a girlfriend....

[The_Dover]

I really should get a girlfriend....

I wouldn't bother mate, they're no cheaper to run, give you less pleasure, more pain and only want to play on their terms. Bike's are much better, and they wipe clean!

[Sniper]

I wouldn't bother mate, they're no cheaper to run, give you less pleasure, more pain and only want to play on their terms. Bike's are much better, and they wipe clean!

I don't really want to know where you get the wipe clean part from, but I think the rest of it is spot on!

[SlowHand]

is this like my "sleep is overrated" thing? say one thing but in the end you cant function proper without?

I'd hope a woman cleans herself on a regular basis!

[Sniper]

is this like my "sleep is overrated" thing? say one thing but in the end you cant function proper without?

I'd hope a woman cleans herself on a regular basis!

Not quite, and I think you have much to learn about women yet. Concentrate on the easy stuff.

EDIT: There is NO SUCH THING as a red mamba. There is the Black and green mamba of South Africa. So don't bloody go classing a RG anywhere class to a mamba!

Heres some info on a Black Mamba:

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)



Black mambas are one of Africa’s most dangerous and feared snakes. Nothing is truer when you are standing in front of big black mamba hissing loudly, mouth gaping, striking rapidly in your direction. But are all the frightening stories about black mambas true? I don’t think so. On the African continent many myths are told about these wonderful creatures. Stories abound about black mambas chasing people for miles, attacking when they notice you and visiting houses to kill every single person inside. All are exaggerations. Black mambas are not as fierce as people describe them. In captivity black mambas are docile and appreciative animals that show a fantastic and active behaviour when housed in a big enclosure the right way.

Black mambas belong to the genus, Dendroaspis, which translated means "tree snake". They are strong but slender in body with the average size being between 2.4 to 3 metres (7.8 - 9.8 foot). According to some reports they may grow on exception to 4.5 metres (14.7 feet). Black mambas that reach this size are obviously rare and verifiable data is actually hard to track down.

The name "black mamba" is somewhat confusing as this animal is not black at all. The common name is given to the snake because the mouth is inky black on the inside. Most mambas have a dark olive, olive green, greyish brown or metal grey colour. Some of them will show a light banding around their body. Slightly speckled mambas are also not uncommon. Juvenile black mambas are light grey or olive in colour but will darken when older.

Black mambas are widespread over the African continent and occur from Somalia to South Africa. In the past black mambas were recognized in 2 subspecies: Dendroaspis polylepis polylepis and Dendroaspis polylepis antinorii. But research proved antinorii was an invalid subspecies. Venom research has shown us however, that there can be differences in venom composition in black mambas from different localities.

Black mambas are diurnal snakes that hunt prey actively. They live in a permanent lair which they will use for a long time if not disturbed, and also seem to have permanent basking spots which they will return to daily. Black mambas often live in termite mounds and hollow trees, but even when they are not supposed to be arboreal, they can sometimes be found in trees. Typically, when black mambas sense danger, they will slide away to the nearest hiding place, and are capable of doing this at 20 km/h, which makes the black mamba one of the fastest snakes in the world. Black mambas feed mainly on warm-blooded prey such as rodents, ground squirrels, hyraxes and other small mammals. Birds are occasionally taken. Black mambas’ eating reptiles and other snakes is quite rare and there is little documentation to substantiate it.

Black mambas usually bite their prey once or twice and then allow it go off to die before attempting to eat. They may however, bite and hold when eating birds. Their venom is very potent and is mainly based on neurotoxins that are absorbed quickly by the prey. The venom will cause a blockade at the neuromuscular junction which blocks every signal from the brain passing through the nervous system to the muscles which causes systemic paralysis. The prey will die from suffocation due to paralysis of the muscles of respiration.

Even though venom composition varies in black mambas from different localities, there is a good polyvalent antivenom produced by SAIMR (South African Institute of Medical Research) that effectively covers them all. Bites from black mambas to humans are rare, but are seriously life threatening when they occur. A good first aid treatment rapidly enacted is very important. We apply a pressure immobilization bandage as described by Prof. Struan Sutherland. During transport to the hospital, respiratory support for the bitten patient is very important. This can be either mouth to mouth, mouth to mask, or a bag-valve-mask device used by medical personnel. With good pre-hospital first aid and in-hospital antivenom treatment, 99% of victims survive without any complications. Reversal of symptoms is generally quite rapid with early antivenom administration.

[Hitcher]

Kill Bill II.

[Sniper]

Also mentioned in 1

[SlowHand]

Meow!!! where is the word Gargantuan sniper? You got a better name? maybe Layla? that way I can play that to it.

[Sniper]

You might be biting off a bit much there squid, but hey, at least you have a good sense of humour. BTW..... Definiton of Gargantaun: Enormous, inordinate, great beyond all limits. It needed 900 ells of Châtelleraut linen to make the body of his shirt, and 200 more for the gussets; for his shoes 406 ells of blue and crimson velvet were required, and 1,100 cow-hides for the soles. He could play 207 different games, picked his teeth with an elephant's tusk, and did everything in the same "large way."

:motu:

[SlowHand]

u've completely lost me now Sniper, I was being serious for the name thing. I can see how that sounded like a smarty comment now tho. And I can play Layla, finally.

Sort of on topic, how many others name there bikes? I know some have on the site, who would name their bike, but cant think of a cool name?

[Sniper]

Search for it. There is a thread on KB about naming the bike.

[Ixion]

You might be biting off a bit much there squid, but hey, at least you have a good sense of humour. BTW..... Definiton of Gargantaun: Enormous, inordinate, great beyond all limits. It needed 900 ells of Châtelleraut linen to make the body of his shirt, and 200 more for the gussets; for his shoes 406 ells of blue and crimson velvet were required, and 1,100 cow-hides for the soles. He could play 207 different games, picked his teeth with an elephant's tusk, and did everything in the same "large way."

:motu:

Ah. A big lad. How did he get on for condoms ?

[RiderInBlack]

Search for it. There is a thread on KB about naming the bike.This is the one: Bike Names (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=10326):wavey:

[Lou Girardin]

Ah. A big lad. How did he get on for condoms ?

Marquee? :gob:

[vifferman]

Yes I admire my bike every time I see her! Shes beautiful and I'm so impressed. I think its more a case of first love/new toy syndrome and just the excitement of finally having one!
Nup.
She's a good looking bike, alright. :yes:

[Hitcher]

*Wakes up* Love toy? What love toy?

[Sniper]

Ah. A big lad. How did he get on for condoms ?

Ahh, well I can't say condoms get big enough for me.

[Sniper]

Thanks RIB.

[Oakie]

Ahh, well I can't say condoms get big enough for me.

May I suggest a roll of 'Glad Wrap'?

[Waylander]

May I suggest a roll of 'Glad Wrap'?
Ducttape.:doh:

[Sniper]

Na, neither work.

[justsomeguy]

I hate to point it out shag but there seems to be a few bits missing from your 'best bike' - and a shit load of cable-ties and sticky tape holding the rest together!!
Ah well, they say love is blind! :lol:

It's got all the parts....... and those cable ties and sticky tape lend it "character":hitcher: ...............

Who's shag by the way??