Brittens are sexy to sit on

[AllanB]

Well this takes the cake.

Probably some internet Instagram whore looking to flash her bits on a pretty machine. I despise those sad people, seriously how can that shit be a job?

Also interested in thoughts on the estimated value of said bike.

https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/bloody-stupid-woman-climbs-onto-dollar700k-motorbike-te-papa-exhibit/ar-AAAVlgP?li=BBqdg4K&ocid=mailsignout

[russd7]

they said it was insured for 700k not that it was worth 700k, I woulda thought closer to a mil but I ain't ever gonna buy one so bit of a blind stag really

[sidecar bob]

People taking pics to fool people on instagram or facebook is an epidemic.
I went clothes shopping on the weekend for the first time in ages & in three of the trying on rooms were full outfits including jeans, top, shoes & sunglasses.
People getting dressed up, taking pics & telling lies about their status in life im guessing.

[sidecar bob]

they said it was insured for 700k not that it was worth 700k, I woulda thought closer to a mil but I ain't ever gonna buy one so bit of a blind stag really

As much as a house according to Keving Grant.
He just failed to specify what the house was like.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was going to post this but I went out tonight. Isn't the saddest part of the story the fact that the "Britten" isn't a motorcycle anymore. Much less a quite potent and very clever motorcycle? But now its a "sculpture" i.e. a waste of fucking public money on something that doesnt DO anything any more. Christ it may as well not have any engine parts or a transmission.... and have someone take a casting and get Weta to make a mould of the engine to bolt the fairing to.

I am going to email the Te Pooper people tomorrow and ask them some questions about that bike. Because it is fucking shameful.

It isn't a motorbike unless it runs. And it should be run.

edit: that bitch is old enough to know better, and not milfy enough to get away with it.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/112468549/disrespectful-museum-visitor-climbs-on-700000-te-papa-motorcycle-exhibit

[BMWST?]

i look at that bike for minutes at at time on most occasions when we visist te papa

[jellywrestler]

I was going to post this but I went out tonight. Isn't the saddest part of the story the fact that the "Britten" isn't a motorcycle anymore. Much less a quite potent and very clever motorcycle? But now its a "sculpture" i.e. a waste of fucking public money on something that doesnt DO anything any more. i'd disagree, at least here it can be shared with joe public and is more valuable to the wider people than one that is only at the track being demonstrated, we are lucky to have some of those around the world and particulalry in nz at the moment.
The Britten is our most prized motorcycle as it has brought motorcycle racing to the public in a way never acheived before in NZ.
the only thing better is the organsiers of meetings where one is running should be able to advertise the fact right there in the middle of the museum.
How roadworthy is this bike anyway? legend has it is that it was built for the museum knowing that it would never run or even move, if you have a look under the seat there's a garc mark, this is the component that was on nick jefferies bike on sulby straight at the isle of man when a suspension componet gave way pushing the back wheel up until it ground this away.

[jellywrestler]

People taking pics to fool people on instagram or facebook is an epidemic.
I went clothes shopping on the weekend for the first time in ages & in three of the trying on rooms were full outfits including jeans, top, shoes & sunglasses.
People getting dressed up, taking pics & telling lies about their status in life im guessing.

just how many trying on rooms did you need on your escapade?

[gsxr]

just how many trying on rooms did you need on your escapade?

Pics or it never happened . Were you trying on your gay Tuesday clothes ??

[Grumph]

i'd disagree, at least here it can be shared with joe public and is more valuable to the wider people than one that is only at the track being demonstrated, we are lucky to have some of those around the world and particulalry in nz at the moment.
The Britten is our most prized motorcycle as it has brought motorcycle racing to the public in a way never acheived before in NZ.
the only thing better is the organsiers of meetings where one is running should be able to advertise the fact right there in the middle of the museum.
How roadworthy is this bike anyway? legend has it is that it was built for the museum knowing that it would never run or even move, if you have a look under the seat there's a garc mark, this is the component that was on nick jefferies bike on sulby straight at the isle of man when a suspension componet gave way pushing the back wheel up until it ground this away.

Yeah, the word at the time was that it was built from what was lying around as an exhibit. Like the Cardinal Britten. When it was decided to use that as an escort for John's funeral I'm told it caused much angst - would it actually hold together for the ride into the square ? It did - just.
Couple of very relieved guys took it off Stroud and put it on a stand in front of the Cathedral. I doubt it's ever run again.

[sidecar bob]

just how many trying on rooms did you need on your escapade?

To be honest I was perfectly happy with the "going out clothes" I've been wearing for the last two years, but spousal pressure & all. Good to get that over with for a bit.

[Voltaire]

As much as a house according to Keving Grant.
He just failed to specify what the house was like.

He alluded to in one conversation around a 200/250K West Auckland house ( 90's prices), so that must be where they get the 700K from. Hardly a good comparison as you can buy a Westy house any day of the week.

[TheDemonLord]

To be honest I was perfectly happy with the "going out clothes" I've been wearing for the last two years,

Blue jeans and Clean T-Shirt?

[sidecar bob]

Blue jeans and Clean T-Shirt?
Just Sneans :niceone:

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Sneans-149774538906204/

[HenryDorsetCase]

Just Sneans :niceone:

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Sneans-149774538906204/

I had to ask my PA (21) what that ("sneans") was. And you say you know nothing about fashion!

[Voltaire]

I had to ask my PA (21) what that ("sneans") was. And you say you know nothing about fashion!


OMG thats my style....I used to poke fun at old people with trainers on but..... they are comfortable and practical. stilettos upset my arthritis.

Worse I read that you can't wear camo over 50....

[TheDemonLord]

stilettos upset my arthritis.

You can't put a price on looking FABULOUS.

[sidecar bob]

OMG thats my style....I used to poke fun at old people with trainers on but..... they are comfortable and practical. stilettos upset my arthritis.

Worse I read that you can't wear camo over 50....

Let me guess, you take photos in public with an I pad too?
Fortunately I have a 19year old daughter so I can tell what's cool & what's not.
Sometimes it works, but you need to care enough to make it work.:laugh:

[Voltaire]

Let me guess, you take photos in public with an I pad too?
Fortunately I have a 19year old daughter so I can tell what's cool & what's not.
Sometimes it works, but you need to care enough to make it work.:laugh:

Pinged again...
https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2277264.main_image.jpg?strip=all

[Oakie]

I've been allowed to sit on two Brittens. As in, invited to. I'd never ask.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've been allowed to sit on to Brittens. As in, invited to. I'd never ask.

whip into Casbolts.... they used to have a couple in there.

[Oakie]

whip into Casbolts.... they used to have a couple in there.

Yeah, I think that's where I sat on one. I think the other may have been at 'Just Motorcycles' when it was more than just a distant memory.

[AllanB]

Worse I read that you can't wear camo over 50....

Well there are plenty of over 50's women in the malls wearing yoga pants showing plenty of camel :bleh:

[Stylo]

whip into Casbolts.... they used to have a couple in there.

John parked his car next to mine in the Noah's hotel car park one evening. He was driving a TVR , I had my company transport Toyota Camry . Must have been mid 1994 ?, in Christchurch.

Remember talking to John Britten as we shared the walk down the stairs and onto Oxford Tce heading to the Gloucester St corner, nice guy indeed. Lovely bloke . He had a lot to say about the recent Daytona race. I must be one of the few blokes to have shaken the hand of John Britten, not a big deal...nice though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Well there are plenty of over 50's women in the malls wearing yoga pants showing plenty of camel :bleh:

over a certain size its called moose knuckle, rather than camel toe

[AllanB]

over a certain size its called moose knuckle, rather than camel toe

Moose knuckle is the male version - you have been looking at the wrong groins!

[Berries]

I'm from Britten.

Can I play?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Moose knuckle is the male version - you have been looking at the wrong groins!

Nah, I'm ambidextrous.

[jellywrestler]

over a certain size its called moose knuckle, rather than camel toe

Yeah and over a certain size the g strings become a g rope....

[actungbaby]

I've been allowed to sit on two Brittens. As in, invited to. I'd never ask.My work mate had one in his van in the uk. Had transport somewhere. He has racing manx norton know he back here.

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