One of new zealands fine upstanding motorcycle dealers?

[jellywrestler]

https://video.fwlg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.24130-2/10000000_241603153920592_1259393968722225242_n.mp4 ?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=985c63&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Im9lcF9oZCJ9&_nc_ohc=dzQmMS9EN4cAX8yNSSS&_nc_ht=video.fwlg2-1.fna&oh=c625729ab0d6748f72a0f548ae30dfbe&oe=5EDC31D7

[F5 Dave]

At the very end a glimpse of RG500 in the window. Ridden the RZ but never the RG and doubt I ever will.
Sorry? What were we talking about?

[sidecar bob]

At the very end a glimpse of RG500 in the window. Ridden the RZ but never the RG and doubt I ever will.
Sorry? What were we talking about?

In spite of its personalised plate 500RG it is a 400.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What an interesting and novel advertising approach.

And what's not to like about the supercharged Thruxton?

I dislike fascists generally and that man seems .... misinformed. And semi-literate.

But the supercharged Thruxton is nice.

[pritch]

As HDC said, a novel approach to marketing. Start by alienating a large chunk of your potential customers.

What dealership is that?

[JATZ]

Classic motorcycles in Tauranga. I see they have a postie bike for almost 5k.
However looking at the owners background the advertising speil becomes clear

https://nz.linkedin.com/in/ross-smith-b1682180

[husaberg]

Thats the the guy that was advertising the very expensive TL1000s a few weeks ago,
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163281-Optimistic-sellers?p=1131160577#post1131160577

[Gearup]

As HDC said, a novel approach to marketing. Start by alienating a large chunk of your potential customers.



It was like listening to an impersonation of "Chopper" Read.

[MaxPenguin]

Thruxton is nice, and the man has an opinion. Cool.

[Katman]

Aussies, no surprises there.

[nzspokes]

His FB page seems to be going well.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ClassicMotorcycleShop/reviews/?referrer=page_recommendations_see_all

[F5 Dave]

In spite of its personalised plate 500RG it is a 400.
Shame. Jay had one in those colours for a wee while. Never ridden the 400 either. There were a few about but oddly we looked down on them back in the day , as jap imports, restricted at that, and 'not the real thing.' Should probably grow out of that. I'll put it on the list for new years resolutions . Which I never make, but it's the thought that counts.

[Berries]

His FB page seems to be going well.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ClassicMotorcycleShop/reviews/?referrer=page_recommendations_see_all
Some bloody funny videos on that page.

[Laava]

It was like listening to an impersonation of "Chopper" Read.
Lols, that was my first impression too! Lots of "fuck" and "mate" while the brain is buffering. What a fucking psycho!

[Oakie]

Chap needs to go to charm school. That sort of approach appeals to a few I guess and while I'm no fan of Jacinda, that's pretty damned offensive.

[george formby]

Chap needs to go to charm school. That sort of approach appeals to a few I guess and while I'm no fan of Jacinda, that's pretty damned offensive.

Allegedly, this is about the same guy.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12107327

[Katman]

Allegedly, this is about the same guy.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12107327

No allegedly about it.

It's the same guy.

[pete376403]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163281-Optimistic-sellers/page894

[Laava]

I wonder how badly that ridiculous rant is going to impact his business? Because it most likely will to some degree. You don't get to make a hate speech like that with impunity. It will catch up with him along the way for sures...

[husaberg]

https://stockhead.com.au/health/nz-cannabis-company/

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12189986
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12107327
it seems his accounts get hacked everytime he post abusive stuff.....

he has cannabis convictions in Australia so would that not rule him out for having a Motor Vehicle Dealers licence?
Maybe that's the real reason he no longer lives in Aussie anymore

[tri boy]

:facepalm:...……..:baby:......

[Swoop]

I feel the need to complain about this video. Could he have not blocked the view of the Ducatis?
His opinion was well founded and relevant though. Top rant!

[jasonu]

https://video.fwlg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.24130-2/10000000_241603153920592_1259393968722225242_n.mp4 ?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=985c63&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Im9lcF9oZCJ9&_nc_ohc=dzQmMS9EN4cAX8yNSSS&_nc_ht=video.fwlg2-1.fna&oh=c625729ab0d6748f72a0f548ae30dfbe&oe=5EDC31D7

Right on!!!!!
Couldn't have said it better.

[Bonez]

My GB400 sounded better than that Truxton.:laugh:

[jellywrestler]

Right on!!!!!
Couldn't have said it better.

shame you haven't got enough imagination to think of something yourself

[Bonez]

I feel the need to complain about this video. Could he have not blocked the view of the Ducatis?
His opinion was well founded and relevant though. Top rant!He is a FUCK WIT!!!!:bash: of the highest order.

[Bonez]

This outfit is in tye same catagory https://advrider.com/dealership-sells-two-year-old-bike-as-new/

[sidecar bob]

This outfit is in tye same catagory https://advrider.com/dealership-sells-two-year-old-bike-as-new/

Sounds like somebody suffered buyers remorse there.
I bought my 2003 RS125 new in 2005 & the dealer wouldn't hear of giving me a cent off the $10,750 asking price.
The after sales service was worse than abysmal too. In the end after the shop owner had yelled at me, swept everything off his desk on to the floor in one sweep of his arm for effect & pulled a notebook from his top pocket & started interviewing me like a angry policeman (he was an ex cop) he broke down in tears. It was truly one of the strangest situations I've found myself in.
All I wanted to do was discuss the eccentric rear sprocket carrier causing the chain to run tight & loose as the wheel rotated, it's not like it wasn't causing me a problem.

[Oakie]

I wonder how badly that ridiculous rant is going to impact his business? Because it most likely will to some degree. You don't get to make a hate speech like that with impunity. It will catch up with him along the way for sures...

Wonder if Jacinda's partner is in the market for a bike? That could be an interesting meeting...

[toycollector10]

It's (still) a free country and he should be able to post up what he wants to. But there's always consequences to that sort of political potty mouth stuff. Get woke, go broke son. I wouldn't want to deal with him because he looks like a loose canon and would be "problematic" for sure.

[jasonu]

shame you haven't got enough imagination to think of something yourself

Get a dog up ya

[Ian Staples]

This guy thinks a lot of himself which is a really good thing, as no one else would

[jellywrestler]

Get a dog up ya

cut and paste that did ya?

[Laava]

It's (still) a free country and he should be able to post up what he wants to.
Did you not think tho that what he said would qualify as hate speech? Even common sense should tell you as a retailer that not spouting off like a goddamn idiot is the right thing to do.

[toycollector10]

Did you not think tho that what he said would qualify as hate speech? Even common sense should tell you as a retailer that not spouting off like a goddamn idiot is the right thing to do.One man's hate speech is another man's truth telling or speaking truth to power. It's subjective. And the problem with common sense is that it's not very common. Like I said, he's free to quack on and make a dick of himself or whatever, he will have to live with the consequences of it. I don't care what he says.

[JimO]

he is just saying what lots of people are thinking

[HenryDorsetCase]

he is just saying what lots of people are thinking

Really? Lots of people are thinking our PM should be at home performing oral sex?.

I am on the verge of making a judgment about you for even fucking suggesting that.

Think about it, maybe watch that video again and then we'll talk.

Because it is indefuckingfensible.

Does anyone know if that clown was deported from Straya as a 501er (or whatever they're called) He strikes me as the type.

[caspernz]

His FB page seems to be going well.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ClassicMotorcycleShop/reviews/?referrer=page_recommendations_see_all


Some bloody funny videos on that page.

Seems his FB page is now restricted, still on Linkedin though.



I wonder how badly that ridiculous rant is going to impact his business? Because it most likely will to some degree. You don't get to make a hate speech like that with impunity. It will catch up with him along the way for sures...

Wouldn't classify it as hate speech, top shelf misogynist for sure. Dumb move for business one could think :lol:

[Laava]

One man's hate speech is another man's truth telling or speaking truth to power. It's subjective. And the problem with common sense is that it's not very common. Like I said, he's free to quack on and make a dick of himself or whatever, he will have to live with the consequences of it. I don't care what he says.
So if it was your wife he was talking about and he reckoned she should be staying home and just sucking your cock, you would be fine with that?
Bet you'd care what he said then?
would you have been offended if he was blaspheming?

[Laava]

Really? Lots of people are thinking our PM should be at home performing oral sex?.

I am on the verge of making a judgment about you for even fucking suggesting that.

Think about it, maybe watch that video again and then we'll talk.

Because it is indefuckingfensible.

Does anyone know if that clown was deported from Straya as a 501er (or whatever they're called) He strikes me as the type.
Just out of interest as I am no expert on points of law, is what he said in any way likely to be regarded as hate speech? According to NZ law?

[Gearup]

Freedom of speech vs Hate speech:https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/practice-resources/practice-areas/human-rights/freedom-of-speech-vs-hate-speech

[HenryDorsetCase]

Just out of interest as I am no expert on points of law, is what he said in any way likely to be regarded as hate speech? According to NZ law?

Do we even have laws against hate speech?

I'm with that appellate judge in the US who said something to the effect that they couldnt define it but knew it when they saw it.

[Laava]

I'm not sure God could stretch his lips around my pusey cock. Especially as he was screaming for mercy as I fucked him last.

No offence.
Did you do his mother Mary first?

[F5 Dave]

Nah. She was a virgin for a reason. Even Joseph wouldn't fuck her.

God was a bit more desperate.

[jasonu]

Did you not think tho that what he said would qualify as hate speech? Even common sense should tell you as a retailer that not spouting off like a goddamn idiot is the right thing to do.

Can it be a hate speech if it is a factual statement.

[Laava]

Can it be a hate speech if it is a factual statement.
You're a very confused little man.

[pritch]

You're a very confused little man.

You have a gift for understatement.

Alienating potential customers doesn't seem a clever move. There have been instances reported on social media from the US where a tradesman has arrived at a house sporting a MAGA sticker on his truck. The response was to the effect, "Sorry, can't use you."

Similarly it would probably not be good for business to turn up to a job in one of the southern states sporting a "Black Lives Matter" sticker on your truck.

Big business buys politicians, below that level political neutrality seems a good idea.

[jasonu]

You have a gift for understatement.

Alienating potential customers doesn't seem a clever move. There have been instances reported on social media from the US where a tradesman has arrived at a house sporting a MAGA sticker on his truck. The response was to the effect, "Sorry, can't use you."

Similarly it would probably not be good for business to turn up to a job in one of the southern states sporting a "Black Lives Matter" sticker on your truck.

Big business buys politicians, below that level political neutrality seems a good idea.

This place https://worthybrewing.com/worthy-brewing-pub-east-side/ a year or so ago announced it was hosting a get together with Governor Kate Brown (Oregon's version of your tooth monster). The local out cry was enough they cancelled it.

[Laava]

This place https://worthybrewing.com/worthy-brewing-pub-east-side/ a year or so ago announced it was hosting a get together with Governor Kate Brown (Oregon's version of your tooth monster). The local out cry was enough they cancelled it.
Yeah, but that is what we would expect from North Mexico.

[jasonu]

Yeah, but that is what we would expect from North Mexico.

Is that your opinion from personal experience or did you read it in the Herald?

[Laava]

Is that your opinion from personal experience or did you read it in the Herald?
Largely based on the tone of your posts and the retarded incompetence of your orange figurehead.

[Laava]

Can it be a hate speech if it is a factual statement.
Just been watching our leaders announcement re relaxing the restrictions and what is to come in the following 2 weeks. I bet you wish your country had a leader with this type of composure and integrity.
This has nothing to do with politics by the way. This is great leadership in a crisis. The complete opposite of what is happening in the usa.

[sidecar bob]

Just been watching our leaders announcement re relaxing the restrictions and what is to come in the following 2 weeks. I bet you wish your country had a leader with this type of composure and integrity.
This has nothing to do with politics by the way. This is great leadership in a crisis. The complete opposite of what is happening in the usa.

I remarked to my wife as we were watching Trump on TV a few nights ago, "it's kind of a funny sideshow, but we would be fuckin peaking out if it was our leader that was carrying on like that":facepalm:

[Oakie]

Because it is indefuckingfensible.

You bloody legal-eagles and your fancy legal terms ... !

[Laava]

I remarked to my wife as we were watching Trump on TV a few nights ago, "it's kind of a funny sideshow, but we would be fuckin peaking out if it was our leader that was carrying on like that":facepalm:
I like to think we wouldn't elect a leader like that. Partly why national will have no chance this coming election unless they find a better leader. As shallow as it may seem, we seem to like leaders with a bit of humanity in them in this country.

[F5 Dave]

I like to think we wouldn't elect a leader like that. Partly why national will have no chance this coming election unless they find a better leader. . .
Surely that wouldn't be too hard. Hes just a caretaker and will no doubt go back to his previous career after he's been bumped off. JeansWest store manager they suggested on 7 Days.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I like to think we wouldn't elect a leader like that. Partly why national will have no chance this coming election unless they find a better leader. As shallow as it may seem, we seem to like leaders with a bit of humanity in them in this country.

well, except for jonkey. Its well known he was a David Eicke style lizard-alien, wearing a human suit. He had to leave because he was moulting off his human form to reveal the alien lizard within. blinglish is the same species slightly younger so could hang about pretending till the election, then he quit. Coincidence? I think not!

[sidecar bob]

Surely that wouldn't be too hard. Hes just a caretaker and will no doubt go back to his previous career after he's been bumped off. JeansWest store manager they suggested on 7 Days.

I'm thinking shop floor assistant at Supercheap Auto.

[pritch]

There are consistent patterns among these wannabe dictators. I was listening to a Brit podcast about Belsonaro the Brazilian President, any of his appointments who get too popular get the axe.

Muldoon got rid of anybody with talent, he perceived them as a threat, his last cabinet was far from a brains trust. They almost all later claimed they had no idea what was going on.

Trump's White House has a churn rate seldom seen, but additionaly he currently has a cabinet full of self abasing sycophants. None are chosen for their knowledge or experience, they are there because they swore loyalty to Trump. When Trump finally acknowledged there was a pandemic he appointed his son in law and Vice President to head task forces. Neither of them was qualified to do their job and they both hired others who were similarly unqualified. The results are plain to see, 80,000 dead and counting.

[sidecar bob]

There are consistent patterns among these wannabe dictators. I was listening to a Brit podcast about Belsonaro the Brazilian President, any of his appointments who get too popular get the axe.

Muldoon got rid of anybody with talent, he perceived them as a threat, his last cabinet was far from a brains trust. They almost all later claimed they had no idea what was going on.

Trump's White House has a churn rate seldom seen, but additionaly he currently has a cabinet full of self abasing sycophants. None are chosen for their knowledge or experience, they are there because they swore loyalty to Trump. When Trump finally acknowledged there was a pandemic he appointed his son in law and Vice President to head task forces. Neither of them was qualified to do their job and they both hired others who were similarly unqualified. The results are plain to see, 80,000 dead and counting.

What percentage of 328 million (the usa population) is 80,000?
I can't be arsed doing the math, but California alone has 11 times the population of NZ.

[dangerous]

https://video.fwlg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.24130-2/10000000_241603153920592_1259393968722225242_n.mp4 ?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=985c63&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Im9lcF9oZCJ9&_nc_ohc=dzQmMS9EN4cAX8yNSSS&_nc_ht=video.fwlg2-1.fna&oh=c625729ab0d6748f72a0f548ae30dfbe&oe=5EDC31D7
what a bloody cock sucker... whats he trying to be a aussie man naaa sorry hes a dick hassling our PM like that ... ive seen that shop on trademe and thought COOL ... na not now

... and maybe im no better name calling him... but if hes the boss of that shop...

[tri boy]

His face seems familiar. I think he tried to sell me a Guzzi in a bike shop up the rd from Burswood Casino in Perth circa 1994. Took it for a ride, (it was a Daytona thou). Well flogged.
Bought a new Triumph Daytona 900 309, still got it. The guzzi wouldn't have lasted. Back then I thought he was a twat.
Also think he was tied up with Thourabred cycles also in Perth. Could be wrong about that though.

[Grumph]

I'm thinking shop floor assistant at Supercheap Auto.

Fuck no. The local ones are actually quite intelligent, know where stock is - and can find their arse with either hand.

Repco in Hornby on the other hand - he'd fit right in there. Useless. They keep the rubbergrease locked away and only available if you ask.

Maybe there's a black market for it in Hornby ?

But on the evidence seen on TV and on line, Tauranga seems to be NZ's equivalent of Florida. A magnet for some strange people.

[ellipsis]

A magnet for some strange people.

...that's me...have you read my profile somewhere...

[Honest Andy]

What percentage of 328 million (the usa population) is 80,000?
I can't be arsed doing the math, but California alone has 11 times the population of NZ.

Good point. I had this argument today but was only guessing. It's good to do the maths but also a bit scary...

I'm sure someone will be along shortly and correct me if I'm wrong:
80,000 is 0.025% of 328m. Not a big percentage I suppose. But then do the same sum for 5m: =1250, which seems pretty significant.

Of course, this is just hypothetical because the US haven't peaked yet...
Those bastards need to sort their shit out, it makes it harder for us to trade with them.

[nzspokes]

Seems his FB page is now restricted, still on Linkedin though.




Wouldn't classify it as hate speech, top shelf misogynist for sure. Dumb move for business one could think :lol:

Havent been following that closely, his review area was a giggle. FB probably shut him down.

[Kickaha]

But on the evidence seen on TV and on line, Tauranga seems to be NZ's equivalent of Florida. A magnet for some strange people.

It's improved a lot since Gordie moved out

[pritch]

What percentage of 328 million (the usa population) is 80,000?


You ignored the "and counting" - and the fact that the US already has the highest death toll of any nation due largely to Trump's inaction.

The federal government and some of the state governors are forcing people back to work now with virtually no testing available. The virus could really take off.

We should have a better idea in a couple weeks.

[Laava]

Those bastards need to sort their shit out, it makes it harder for us to trade with them.
They will be desperate for someone to trade with if they follow through with stopping trading with China. Of course, that won't happen, where else will Trump get his gay maga tat from?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I love lots of American things. With very few exceptions all the Americans I have known have been really nice people. Like I have never struck IRL the slavering MAGA heads or the Karens or whatever. Having said that like attracts like (and apparently a vanishingly small percentage of Yanks have passports) so the ones I have met are maybe the outliers? Who knows?

But American "stuff" - man they have the cool stuff. Cars up till 1972, electric guitars, rock and roll. Tesla. SpaceX, Blue Origin etc.

Let me tell you what I actually think. The high point of the American empire was July 20, 1969. Because landing those guys on the Moon, and bringing them back is the absolutely coolest thing we as a species have ever done. Literally it started going to shit after that. But that optimism, that devotion of tremendous efforts by hundreds of thousands of people, the invention of entire branches of technology, the coming back from awful setbacks, all of that stuff and to get it done the first go? Absolutely amazing. There's an apocryphal story that (just to take one example) that they could not build an F-1 rocket engine today because a lot of it is hand made, just a wee bit different from the blueprints, and the guy who knew how to do it? Yeah, he died. The coolest feature of the F1 engine (apart from the fact that it worked at all) - the fuel pump. Google that shit, its amazing.

Anyway: whats fucked about America now? Money. Large corporates. Because they own the politicians then oddly, the politicians cater to the 1%. It really is that simple. That is why their health system is fucked (unless you have money). That is why there is no meaningful change. That is why the cancer of racism will not go away. Thats why is been at war since Vietnam - they have an entire military industrial congressional complex to feed.

Will it get better soon? I dont see it. Will there be another civil war or secessions? I hope not in my lifetime.

[jasonu]

This is great leadership in a crisis. .

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.

[JimO]

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.
yes..............

[Grumph]

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.

No. You've been in the US long enough to pick up the classic Trumpist "but what about" arguments. A couple of posts about how shit things are in the US and it's Divert and distract.
You're in the right place. Stay there, you really wouldn't like it here.

Personally, I'm bloody glad it's Labour in power atm. When I look at the shitheap National left when they tried to deal with the ChCh quakes I can only imagine how many would have died under national.
They would have had the same advice from the same experts - but interpreted it differently. You've only got to look at what Bridges has said during the lockdowns to get the gist of how they'd have gone.

I do wonder though if your anti Ardern attitude is anti women. You do come across as mysogynist and scared of strong women. Very Trumpist.

[Laava]

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.
As I said, it is not about politics, it is great leadership in a crisis. You seemed to be determined to ignore that.

[sidecar bob]

Anyway back to old mate, it's all the evidence you need that getting stoned & posting on your business FB page probably isint a great idea.

[HenryDorsetCase]

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.

LOL really?

[pritch]

What percentage of 328 million (the usa population) is 80,000?


I was thinking about this and it seems you've managed to somehow miss the
enormity of what has been happening in the US. There have been pictures of bodies being loaded into the back of refrigerated trucks with forklifts in New York because all the morgues were full. There were photographs of rows of coffins in mass graves.

There has been nothing like that here and hopefully there won't be.

[dangerous]

I think he tried to sell me a Guzzi in a bike shop up the rd from Burswood Casino in Perth circa 1994. Took it for a ride, (it was a Daytona thou). Well flogged.
Bought a new Triumph Daytona 900 309, still got it. The guzzi wouldn't have lasted. .

Bugger of man... It would out last any triumph, providing it wasn't a small block 4v... :rolleyes:

[sidecar bob]

I was thinking about this and it seems you've managed to somehow miss the
enormity of what has been happening in the US. There have been pictures of bodies being loaded into the back of refrigerated trucks with forklifts in New York because all the morgues were full. There were photographs of rows of coffins in mass graves.

There has been nothing like that here and hopefully there won't be.

No, it hasn't been lost on me at all.
Someone on here recently was adamant that the death rate for this deadly virus was around 3.5 percent, which based on the population of the US would be around 11.5 million.
Yep, there have been pictures of refrigerated trucks with forklifts. Did you actually see the bodies?
Anyway, if their leader is some kind of mental retard, I'd rather not buy into it. It's not a requirement to buy into all the troubles of the world.
I was going to say I have enough of my own, but I don't really.

[jasonu]

I was thinking about this and it seems you've managed to somehow miss the
enormity of what has been happening in the US. There have been pictures of bodies being loaded into the back of refrigerated trucks with forklifts in New York because all the morgues were full. There were photographs of rows of coffins in mass graves.

There has been nothing like that here and hopefully there won't be.

I haven't seen these pictures. Can you please post them or links to them

[pete376403]

I haven't seen these pictures. Can you please post them or links to them


https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/04/bodies-of-covid-19-victims-in-new-york-forklifted-into-storage-trucks-as-morgues-fill-up.html

[swarfie]

Had to larf at his aims for becoming a future top classic motorcycle shop. Here's his motto:

"The Classic Motorcycle Shop is dedicated to becoming New Zealands best classic motorcycle dealer."

Well he's rooted that theory...:niceone:

[sidecar bob]

Had to larf at his aims for becoming a future top classic motorcycle shop. Here's his motto:

"The Classic Motorcycle Shop is dedicated to becoming New Zealands best classic motorcycle dealer."

Well he's rooted that theory...:niceone:

Im seeing a gap in the market here Nev.

[tigertim20]

Good point. I had this argument today but was only guessing. It's good to do the maths but also a bit scary...

I'm sure someone will be along shortly and correct me if I'm wrong:
80,000 is 0.025% of 328m. Not a big percentage I suppose. But then do the same sum for 5m: =1250, which seems pretty significant.

Of course, this is just hypothetical because the US haven't peaked yet...
Those bastards need to sort their shit out, it makes it harder for us to trade with them.

Looks like in America, one in every 4,100 are dying.
in NZ its one in every 250,000

[jellywrestler]

There have been pictures of bodies being loaded into the back of refrigerated trucks with forklifts in New York because all the morgues were full. . and small towns with mass shootings have to do the same, earthquakes etc. Lots of places have to change their operations in this time, and the media will inflame that to often what it really isn't. if done properly refrigerated trucks are just the ticket for the job, better thn a a container that's harder to move simply. still their stats say they could have done better of course

[pritch]

I haven't seen these pictures. Can you please post them or links to them

There have been many, they were in the news constantly. An image search should provide many more.

[sidecar bob]

Looks like in America, one in every 4,100 are dying.
in NZ its one in every 250,000

Well if they keep getting together en mass to have rallies protesting about being in lockdown then thats bound to rise.
Hard to fix stupid, or pity it.

[Laava]

I haven't seen these pictures. Can you please post them or links to them
You seem very poorly informed

[HenryDorsetCase]

You seem very poorly informed

they dont show them on Fox

[Bonez]

I'm not dougting there are a lot of casulaties but I'd like to see links to the actual news feeds as well. The US has been preparing for this for a long time installing multi body concrete coffins in lots of urban areas.

[pritch]

they dont show them on Fox

Gotta share the love

[dangerous]

https://video.fwlg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.24130-2/10000000_241603153920592_1259393968722225242_n.mp4 ?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=985c63&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Im9lcF9oZCJ9&_nc_ohc=dzQmMS9EN4cAX8yNSSS&_nc_ht=video.fwlg2-1.fna&oh=c625729ab0d6748f72a0f548ae30dfbe&oe=5EDC31D7

fuck sake... you lot are way off topic, even I cant work out how this happened....

SO... WTF is with this shop.. why do all there bikes have to start with this titless thing that never seems to smile, hiding part of the bikes they sell... this is an awesom bike and they sell some good shit... but honestly... she puts me off...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2616641589.htm?rsqid=05c878e01f164dc38fb6fca50953c a22-002

[Katman]

fuck sake... you lot are way off topic, even I cant work out how this happened....

SO... WTF is with this shop.. why do all there bikes have to start with this titless thing that never seems to smile, hiding part of the bikes they sell... this is an awesom bike and they sell some good shit... but honestly... she puts me off...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2616641589.htm?rsqid=05c878e01f164dc38fb6fca50953c a22-002
1319461528.jpg

Dragging a totally different business into a thread on this topic is rather bad form, don't you think?.

(Almost as bad as slagging his missus off on here).

[OddDuck]

SO... WTF is with this shop.. why do all there bikes have to start with this titless thing that never seems to smile, hiding part of the bikes they sell... this is an awesom bike and they sell some good shit... but honestly... she puts me off...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2616641589.htm?rsqid=05c878e01f164dc38fb6fca50953c a22-002

Yep. The sticker on the side of the bikes is also something I'm not wild about. Shame really, they do seem to have some good machinery for sale there.

[Katman]

Yep. The sticker on the side of the bikes is also something I'm not wild about. Shame really, they do seem to have some good machinery for sale there.

If only there was a way to get stickers off.

[Laava]

I bought my S4R off them, the stickers came right off clean with a bit of heat gun waved at them and they sorted me out on a couple of things that I had issue with.

[Katman]

There you go, even Laava figured it out.

[Laava]

Ooh look everybody, the president of the glee club is here!

[pritch]

I bought my S4R off them


You are obviously a man of great good taste and discernment.

[dangerous]

I bought my S4R off them, the stickers came right off clean with a bit of heat gun waved at them and they sorted me out on a couple of things that I had issue with.
Yeah, not doubting their workmanship, I'd expect a decent shop and service


Yep. The sticker on the side of the bikes is also something I'm not wild about. Shame really, they do seem to have some good machinery for sale there.
Yes... I know, why would they do that, its cheap advertising... Tho they have cought our attention... DOH

[jellywrestler]

There have been many, they were in the news constantly. An image search should provide many more.

a dozen bodies per truck? that's pretty inefficient use of resources. plus the last piccie has very little credibility as there's no trucks there in the piccie?

[jellywrestler]

I'm not dougting there are a lot of casulaties but I'd like to see links to the actual news feeds as well. The US has been preparing for this for a long time installing multi body concrete coffins in lots of urban areas.

simpler having mobile crematoriums isn't it?

[pritch]

a dozen bodies per truck? that's pretty inefficient use of resources. plus the last piccie has very little credibility as there's no trucks there in the piccie?

Similar photographs of that mass grave site have appeared in coverage by many American and international news organisations. Pretty much everybody except possibly Fox. Most of the photographs appear to have been taken using drones or helicopters. It seems reasonable to assume the island, or at least that part of it, is not open to the public.

[Berries]

a dozen bodies per truck? that's pretty inefficient use of resources.
They are Americans.

[jasonu]

There have been many, they were in the news constantly. An image search should provide many more.

I wanted you to do it.

[sidecar bob]

simpler having mobile crematoriums isn't it?

Not dramatic enough.
Far more theatrical having "truckloads"of bodies & burying them in mass graves, than to be seen throwing a few ashes about.

[Viking01]

I wanted you to do it.

https://www.google.com/search?q=new%20york%20covid%20dead%20coffins&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACd5i9kn8rI-dImCl4V1IgOuzeIIARgbnyZYGVUkUybjo_1AfxCDYx2vGvs-B0aGiJLHh30wVH-kuK4X_1odlRearmwWOJVNvLFEEntvuQc3AtmUTHGf0yk50rbB4 KKu2bbuZIqUdf6qz7TEeoqEgml4V1IgOuzeBGS5R3jCMX6nSoS CYIARgbnyZYGETyQ6xsHUjybKhIJVUkUybjo_1AcRchIX483fI F8qEgnxCDYx2vGvsxFcJ49T0E6cxyoSCeB0aGiJLHh3EVFjBP5 lF5ceKhIJ0wVH-kuK4X8RAnyR3zkgecwqEgnodlRearmwWBGclChyNal0UyoSCeJ VNvLFEEntEcKYZ3oBH35BKhIJvuQc3AtmUTERLwBa0sYHaFYqE gnGf0yk50rbBxES21_1oLMqPfSoSCYKKu2bbuZIqEX0T_1ImLn ct8KhIJUdf6qz7TEeoR06IXUfbv4g9hmGxTCFyYvVQ&hl=en-US&ved=0CBsQuIIBahcKEwjw1bPGmK_pAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQGg&biw=1243&bih=915

[pritch]

simpler having mobile crematoriums isn't it?

I actually thought they might have to resort to using industrial incinerators. Maybe it's to do with the Irish and Italian heritage of so many in NY NY?



Sorry. :doh: I keep forgetting this thread is supposed to be about an obnoxious arsehole.

[Ulsterkiwi]

When this is all done you will be back to the same endless fuck ups such as but not limited to Kiwi build (the prize fuck up of all time), the young Labour party sexual abuse, bullying by senior Labour party members which a minister lost their job over, that (communications?) minister that lied about secret meetings over which she lost her job, canning off shore drilling that cost how many jobs, wasting how much money and time on the Pike River mine, spending more time out of the country than in it, the gun buy back fiasco, hiring and paying some headmaster $500k AFTER he was shown to be pedo. The Karel Sroubek saga couldn't have been handled any worse than that Lees Galloway ding bat did either. The list goes on.
This, White Is and the Chch episode are the best things to have happened to labour. Great distractions from their day to day incompetence which the masses have largely forgotten about cause 'our Jacinda' is a really good baby kisser. Without them they would have nothing.

Yep Labour, fucking top notch except when it comes to actually running the country.

Phew! Good job you aren’t here then! Dodged that bullet!


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[jasonu]

Phew! Good job you aren’t here then! Dodged that bullet!


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There are a lot with short memories around here. Hell, you were even provided with a recent reminder of Labours amateur hour antics via health minister David Clarkes foolish and illegal outings during the lockdown.

[F5 Dave]

Um, politicians are people. And lots of people are dicks. That's hardly ground breaking.

[sidecar bob]

There are a lot with short memories around here. Hell, you were even provided with a recent reminder of Labours amateur hour antics via health minister David Clarkes foolish and illegal outings during the lockdown.

The only foolish bit was that he used the clapped out Hi Ace that had a rather large billboard with his photograph, name & political party on the side.
That really amounts to a failed intelligence test.
I had a sign written company car for a number of years, but I also had a number of the most un noticeable courtesy cars (silver BMW E46 sedans) which made me invisible if and when required.
It wasn't rocket science to know when it was possibly a good idea to use one of those.
Committing murders, buying drugs, visiting hookers, disposing of bodies, shit like that.

[jellywrestler]

Committing murders, buying drugs, visiting hookers, disposing of bodies, shit like that.you forgot going into a harley dealer

[jasonu]

Um, politicians are people. And lots of people are dicks. That's hardly ground breaking.

Yes that is true but the pollies are the ones making the rules and should be setting the example of how NOT to be a dick (which I'm sure our jacinda pointed out to him).





The only foolish bit was that he used the clapped out Hi Ace that had a rather large billboard with his photograph, name & political party on the side.
That really amounts to a failed intelligence test.
I had a sign written company car for a number of years, but I also had a number of the most un noticeable courtesy cars (silver BMW E46 sedans) which made me invisible if and when required.
It wasn't rocket science to know when it was possibly a good idea to use one of those.
Committing murders, buying drugs, visiting hookers, disposing of bodies, shit like that.

I thought the most bizarre part was that he drove his bike in a van for TWO KILOMETRES to the trail. If the lazy cunt had of ridden the bike there he wouldn't have been sprung.

[eldog]

fuck sake... you lot are way off topic, even I cant work out how this happened....

SO... WTF is with this shop.. why do all there bikes have to start with this titless thing that never seems to smile, hiding part of the bikes they sell... this is an awesom bike and they sell some good shit... but honestly... she puts me off...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2616641589.htm?rsqid=05c878e01f164dc38fb6fca50953c a22-002

As you say pointless

Doesn’t help sell the bike with those 👠

[Berries]

I'd tap it.

[Laava]

See our little mate is in the news now, getting stung with paying for other peoples costs. Calls himself the Wolf of Weed St. Wonder if he put on his best "Chopper" impersonation in the courtroom.

[HenryDorsetCase]

link for the lazy?

[pritch]

This it? I just entered "Wolf of Weed Street" in the search engine and got this:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/300147412/wolf-of-weed-street-hit-with-70k-costs-judgment-after-destructive-and-cavalier-behaviour-in-court

[Laava]

Yes that's it. Sorry I forgot the link...

[rustys]

God..back in the News again, does he still have the Bike shop at the Mount?

[Laava]

The articles photo looks like from the shop. I bet he has his fingers in a lot of other "pies" too!

[F5 Dave]

That photo was used ages ago. Nice guy.

I bet you wouldn't be saying if involved in a financial transaction.

[Corse1]

Went into his shop a while ago...last year. He was a prick. Frosty as all buggery. Went past yesterday and the shop is empty and locked up.....

[sugilite]

The video link on the op has expired, will paste YouTube version underneath this post. Cannot understand why he is out of business with promo vids like this one :killingme


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0c3IZFMAPc

[husaberg]

Worth a read the whole tangled web
He says hes just like John Key.......
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/300084754/the-wolf-of-weed-and-the-bitter-collapse-of-a-medical-marijuana-venture


I am painted as the bad guy because I want to make money. This is what investment bankers do. John Key – do you think he got wealthy working for a living?”

[Laava]

The Wanker of Weed St!....🙄🙄🙄
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300339500/wolf-of-weed-st-ross-smith-found-guilty-of-intimidation-and-sending-harmful-messages-online

[ojyamaha]

Went into his shop a while ago...last year. He was a prick. Frosty as all buggery. Went past yesterday and the shop is empty and locked up.....Gone to Thailand, check his shop fbook page.

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[Laava]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300391530/wolf-of-weed-street-cannabis-entrepreneur-continues-to-taunt-his-victims-from-overseas
This is an all round win for NZ. He was found guilty, fled the country and has stated he is never coming back.
So we don't have to cough up for his imprisonment. Only problem is, sooner or later, he will be back because he won't be able to help himself and he will make a cunt of himself in thailand as well. $5 to a knob of goat shit.

[F5 Dave]

One can only hope he displeases some relative of the royalty or police and gets slammed up in a thai prison.

[george formby]

My word, he's full of shit.

Only Thai's can own property in Thailand so his villa is just a rental. If he pisses off any of the locals the federales will be quite happy to trump up charges and throw him into a cell with 20 blokes who do not like westerners.

Thailand sounds like a wonderful place for expats but life is walking on egg shells.

He's welcome to it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I would like some of those big 60's motorcycle race prints behind him in the photos. Looks like Hailwood on RC165/166

[Grumph]

I would like some of those big 60's motorcycle race prints behind him in the photos. Looks like Hailwood on RC165/166


With that sort of trader, anything in the shop is usually "on behalf". i'd bet they've gone back to the owner.

[Ian Staples]

I bet if you looked up the dictionary for word "cock"
this guys name would be in the description