This Site Dead or dying?

[Quasievil]

Just popped in for a look, not much happening here is there has everyone gone to Facebook now?
Quasi

[1/32 man]

aaaah another moaner...

I love a good bitch session and there are several opportunities to do so here.

Then there are motorbikes to talk about too.

[F5 Dave]

Carver started a thread like this in 2008 or thereabouts. He was well wrong. You are closer to right, but Farcebook? That what your mother's friends use.

[F5 Dave]

Talking of which (Carver, not your mum's friends, although maybe they ride Trials bikes too)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE9qbYju-lY

[merv]

We're all a bit older but many of us are still here.

[mulletman]

Stitch up <_<:D

[caseye]

Yep, still here, was here when he did that, most amazing stunt, it was.
Site quiet, but not dead.
:2thumbsup

[Hoonicorn]

NZ is a small place, so it should go without saying the kiwi biker community is smaller too. Facebook isn't where people are going though.

Most bike news and new models are shown and reviewed on youtube by dozens of youtubers. If I want to know what bike to choose, do I ask kiwi biker members or reviews on YouTube?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fET3A_TznCw
If there's a mechanical or parts question, international forums have more users who will provide answers with less sarcasm. <_<

Fun bike clips are all over tik-tok where an Australian biking couple in Pokemon onesies have more views on a clip than this site sees in a year. https://www.tiktok.com/@wade_r6 :scooter:

The reason not much changes is because its the same members having the same arguments, making the same kinds of posts. :bash:

[F5 Dave]

As current owner of two GasGas, that makes me wince.
And four strokes at that:angry2:.

[onearmedbandit]

NZ is a small place, so it should go without saying the kiwi biker community is smaller too. Facebook isn't where people are going though.



You're relatively new here, there was a time when this site was humming. People did migrate to facebook in their droves too.

[Berries]

Fun bike clips are all over tik-tok where an Australian biking couple in Pokemon onesies have more views on a clip than this site sees in a year. https://www.tiktok.com/@wade_r6 :scooter:

Fuck. Me.


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[F5 Dave]

You're relatively new here, there was a time when this site was humming. People did migrate to facebook in their droves too.

I remember a KB ride from Rimatex before Rimutukas circa 2005. We literally filled the forecourt. White Trash held court explaining ride etiquette. No one listened. Carnage ensue.

Then there were the various KB rallies.

You'd see people in shopping malls wearing KB T Shirts.

There were some dicks. There were some fights. But by and large it was a balanced community and a lot of community spirit. Lifelong friendships formed.

Some people left (I'm pretty sure they stopped existing at that point) and others joined.

Who is left? Those that can take a joke.

One day Ashley (or maybe Fraser, who knows) will pull the plug. But it's been a good ride.

Long may it continue.


Go out and actually ride that bike. I have to be guilty of that. I have two motorcycles and neither are regularly used. I need to spend the time to properly sort them.

But you know? Work and family pressure.

Plus the other 5 need riding and that takes time.


Get out there and stop bitching.

[FJRider]

Fuck. Me.


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Don't get you're hopes up.


You are from Mosgiel ... remember ... ;)

[R650R]

The whole internet is now infected with a pandemic of people who don’t or rarely ride telling other people they’ve got the wrong tyres or their not allowed to own an adventure bike unless they can ride it like Chris birch.
I think a lot of people are going back to old school style, only talking bike stuff to workmates that ride and random roadside bikers.
Cause that’s the best meaningful human interaction you can have. Rolling a ciggie and having a cofffee in rain under a tree at some nowhere South Island small town gas station where you’ve ONLY stopped because there’s nowhere else.
You talk bikes/travels/mods/prev bikes etc and then your on your way prob never to meet again.
No one diesects your bike/tyre/ helmet choice or flops out a multiquote of what you said five mins ago in some bizarre autistic/narsacist fashion cause then it would just be on and no ones riding anywhere lol
Get out a ride folks stop drinking and typing....

[nerrrd]

It's the nature of the internet, innit?

Look back in a few years (days? hours?) and it'll all be different again.

[Hoonicorn]

Fuck. Me.


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I know. At least motorvloggers had something to say.

[roogazza]

We're all a bit older but many of us are still here.

cheers Merv, have a great Christmas and New Year..... XXXXXXXXXXXX

Me, Still peddling at 73 !!!!

[merv]

cheers Merv, have a great Christmas and New Year..... XXXXXXXXXXXX

Me, Still peddling at 73 !!!!

Cheers Gaz, Merry Christmas and a Hapy New Year to you too. I'm still going and only 5 years behind you :2thumbsup:scooter::rockon:

[pzkpfw]

Forums in general just aren't what they used to be.

The various science-topic forums I frequent are exactly the same. Few people joining, traffic decreasing. Old topics done to death, few new topics, many competing sources of information or entertainment.

It's just part of the evolution of the on-line experience.

[Southern scratcher]

I find model specific forums related to bikes that I own and ride of more interest. This forum seems to be more about social chat on random topics like Trump, Jacinda, 'whats your sickest joke?' and the firearm thread to name a few on the New Post list. Politics bores me personally, I'd rather talk about bikes. I dont consider myself a prude but I do find a lot of the bad language and piss taking a touch offensive and unnecessary. Some of you have been on here a long time and obviously know each other well, so that perhaps explains it partly. That's fair enough, I'm a firm believer in each to their own, but I just thought I'd explain why I for one dont log in here regularly. As you were.

[SaferRides]

There's only 3 forums I check regularly now, and this is the most active, although most of the posts are in the "political" threads. [emoji848]

It's just how it is, nothing stays the same for long. FB is on the way out - I'd guess at least half of my Facebook friends are no longer active there.

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[Blackbird]

I retired from riding in March, turning 75 in October. I'm still interested in bikes and occasionally drop in on KB but perhaps surprisingly, I don't miss riding. Long term members might remember that I started a discussion back in 2011 on strategies for the ageing rider. (https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2011/02/whats-age-got-to-do-with-it.html). In my case, it was upskilling with IAM to Police Roadcraft standard which kept me riding safely longer than I'd expected. I'd done everything I wanted to and was comfortable with retiring from riding with no regrets. Having fallback interests in the shape of classic car ownership, e-mountain biking and sea fishing also helped to fill the void.

I've just posted what might be one of my last blogs covering some of those thoughts if it's of any interest to "mature" riders :bleh: : https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2022/12/2022-ringing-changes.html.

Best wishes to everyone for 2023 and beyond that I've enjoyed contact with since joining in 2002 :not:

Cheers,

Geoff

[caseye]

Right back atcha mate, great read.
This site isn't what it once was, but it's Not dead, people are coming back and posts are increasing.
Enjoy the cars, the fishing and get about a lot more, Aussie ain't far, anymore.
:first:

[actungbaby]

The whole internet is now infected with a pandemic of people who don’t or rarely ride telling other people they’ve got the wrong tyres or their not allowed to own an adventure bike unless they can ride it like Chris birch.
I think a lot of people are going back to old school style, only talking bike stuff to workmates that ride and random roadside bikers.
Cause that’s the best meaningful human interaction you can have. Rolling a ciggie and having a cofffee in rain under a tree at some nowhere South Island small town gas station where you’ve ONLY stopped because there’s nowhere else.
You talk bikes/travels/mods/prev bikes etc and then your on your way prob never to meet again.
No one diesects your bike/tyre/ helmet choice or flops out a multiquote of what you said five mins ago in some bizarre autistic/narsacist fashion cause then it would just be on and no ones riding anywhere lol
Get out a ride folks stop drinking and typing....Yep indeed .or over ride bcause its your job.and had enough of bikes .after 500 kms riding per week .for work aghh farked to ride .bit of problem as bikes always been my pressure release.
But foward to boxing day.
Mircles happen
Shoping for bike for my son.
Bikes are new fun again .
Btw have 84 year 16 year old
At work.

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[actungbaby]

I retired from riding in March, turning 75 in October. I'm still interested in bikes and occasionally drop in on KB but perhaps surprisingly, I don't miss riding. Long term members might remember that I started a discussion back in 2011 on strategies for the ageing rider. (https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2011/02/whats-age-got-to-do-with-it.html). In my case, it was upskilling with IAM to Police Roadcraft standard which kept me riding safely longer than I'd expected. I'd done everything I wanted to and was comfortable with retiring from riding with no regrets. Having fallback interests in the shape of classic car ownership, e-mountain biking and sea fishing also helped to fill the void.

I've just posted what might be one of my last blogs covering some of those thoughts if it's of any interest to "mature" riders :bleh: : https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2022/12/2022-ringing-changes.html.

Best wishes to everyone for 2023 and beyond that I've enjoyed contact with since joining in 2002 :not:

Cheers,

GeoffGreat read felt inspired .
Not a bad life so far.

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[rastuscat]

Simply put, being a motorcycle cop then a riding instructor, several days a week turned riding into something I basically can't be arsed doing. Watching people ride like plonkers makes me wonder why I bothered, but I know there were many who benefitted from my experience.

The bike sits in the garage, gathering dust. I had a ride a few weeks back to get to a meeting a couple of hours away. Now I just can't be arsed getting all togged up to go riding. Never mind the fact it got dirty on that last ride, and now I cringe when I look at it.

I pop on here from time to time to see what is spinning everyone's wheels. It'd be a shame if it disappeared.

[george formby]

Simply put, being a motorcycle cop then a riding instructor, several days a week turned riding into something I basically can't be arsed doing. Watching people ride like plonkers makes me wonder why I bothered, but I know there were many who benefitted from my experience.

The bike sits in the garage, gathering dust. I had a ride a few weeks back to get to a meeting a couple of hours away. Now I just can't be arsed getting all togged up to go riding. Never mind the fact it got dirty on that last ride, and now I cringe when I look at it.

I pop on here from time to time to see what is spinning everyone's wheels. It'd be a shame if it disappeared.

Somebody told me years ago, a dive instructor, don't turn what you love into a job. His pupils killed his passion.

Funnily enough, last time I saw him he was really getting into bikes. Strange old world.

[F5 Dave]

Get a Trials bike . See if you really have some skills (spoiler, kids will make you look like a dingle-dangler let , alone the adults).

But the pathway is fun when you do make those steps.

Try something new.

[actungbaby]

Somebody told me years ago, a dive instructor, don't turn what you love into a job. His pupils killed his passion.

Funnily enough, last time I saw him he was really getting into bikes. Strange old world.Hope so its what kept me happy
That and music.love music
Come back .glad u guys honest.
Was imbarrsing to admit.
I brought so many bikes , cant be bothered fixing them .
Then take apart buy another.[emoji4]

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[actungbaby]

Get a Trials bike . See if you really have some skills (spoiler, kids will make you look like a dingle-dangler let , alone the adults).

But the pathway is fun when you do make those steps.

Try something new.Does getting goldwing count.
[emoji4] or thats sign madness hehe

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[actungbaby]

Get a Trials bike . See if you really have some skills (spoiler, kids will make you look like a dingle-dangler let , alone the adults).

But the pathway is fun when you do make those steps.

Try something new.Does getting goldwing count.
[emoji4] or thats sign madness hehe
After showing no confidence
My 12 year wants crf 110.


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[F5 Dave]

Gold wings are land barges.

Are you trying to get the high score posting on every thread?

[scumdog]

You're relatively new here, there was a time when this site was humming. People did migrate to facebook in their droves too.


The ones that fled to Farcebook went because the ridald banter and leg pulling on KB was too much for them to handle!

[scumdog]

Gold wings are land barges.

Are you trying to get the high score posting on every thread?


Hey! I had an Electraglide Classic - now THATS a land barge!

[merv]

Hey! I had an Electraglide Classic - now THATS a land barge!

Hi Scummy, good to see you are still here. You're retired like me these days aren't you so no free trips up to Porirua anymore for the meet-ups at Sandbar?

[scumdog]

Hi Scummy, good to see you are still here. You're retired like me these days aren't you so no free trips up to Porirua anymore for the meet-ups at Sandbar?

Yep I’m retired so, as you say - no free trips to the Sandbar.
Was up north in November and experienced the Transmission Gully bit of road, like an American freeway compared with the bottleneck at Whitby etc.
Stay safe Merv.

[Winston001]

Hello Scumdog old mate. Long time no see, haven't visited here for years. Broke my beautiful Ducati in the Catlins 2009 and not allowed to ride any more. Still, its fun to dream.

[Ocean1]

Get a Trials bike .

God forbid, people might expect me to be able to ride it.

I suppose a whole new generation would benefit from the entertainment...

[Ocean1]

Broke my beautiful Ducati in the Catlins 2009 and not allowed to ride any more. Still, its fun to dream.

Jesus, has it been that long?

Was back down your way a month ago, hasn't changed a bit.

[Winston001]

Its been a long time but I stayed on KB for a while afterwards. Haven't driven through the Catlins since so a leisurely drive now would be enjoyable with a stop at the unlucky bend. It is a beautiful part of New Zealand. Still think about Scumdog when going through Balclutha.

How you doing Ocean1? Are you in Napier or around there? Memory is hazy.

[Ocean1]

Its been a long time but I stayed on KB for a while afterwards. Haven't driven through the Catlins since so a leisurely drive now would be enjoyable with a stop at the unlucky bend. It is a beautiful part of New Zealand. Still think about Scumdog when going through Balclutha.

How you doing Ocean1? Are you in Napier or around there? Memory is hazy.

Wellington, slowing down but still mostly upright.

New bike last week, hoping to make good use of it over the rest of summer.

Take care eh?

[Winston001]

Ah - the meteorology chap? Enjoy your bike and look after yourself. I could ride again but my family would be worried and that is wrong.

Be good.

[Ocean1]

Ah - the meteorology chap? Enjoy your bike and look after yourself. I could ride again but my family would be worried and that is wrong.

Be good.

Think that's Gareth. Or his brother.

Her indoors had a spider for a while...

[skippa1]

it is a long time since I popped in......it is very quiet.....:shit:

[husaberg]

A lot left went it stopped being international IMO A lot more would come back if they brought back both Tags and the KB wave.

[SPman]

it is a long time since I popped in......it is very quiet.....:shit:
I pop in every now and then to see what's happening - it's quiet, but not dead like the Perth site. I think a lot of people return to sites like this because most of what they say, or would like to say about things, would result in a ban on social media sites!
May be returning to NZ anyway, as the missus is dying and selling off her bikes .....

[Winston001]

Cripes that is tough. My respects and best wishes.

[scumdog]

Sorry to hear that news SPman, not good.

[F5 Dave]

Geez, yeah that sucks.
We live
We love.
We die.

Our best wishes don't always dictate the timeline.

Hope you enjoy your time. That really is the most important thing and the best gift you can give her. Where possible.

[tri boy]

Sad news indeed SP.

[James Deuce]

I've done the NI 800 twice in the last 12 months with a bit of recreational riding thrown in. Not having to go into work has meant I haven't been riding to work. I haven't ridden since October. I forgot to turn the battery tender on. I have to get a new battery now. Doh. Looking at getting a new bike soon. The Versys has been a good tool, but it is a bit uninspiring.

[Ocean1]

I've done the NI 800 twice in the last 12 months with a bit of recreational riding thrown in. Not having to go into work has meant I haven't been riding to work. I haven't ridden since October. I forgot to turn the battery tender on. I have to get a new battery now. Doh. Looking at getting a new bike soon. The Versys has been a good tool, but it is a bit uninspiring.

Hi dude. Suggestion for a wairarapa ride tomorrow? Bit of gravel, maybe a bit of firebreak/easy trail?

Cheers.

[James Deuce]

Hi dude. Suggestion for a wairarapa ride tomorrow? Bit of gravel, maybe a bit of firebreak/easy trail?

Cheers.

Road to Flat Point is a decent gravel ride.

Happy New Year mate.

[Ocean1]

Road to Flat Point is a decent gravel ride.

Happy New Year mate.

Yep, yep, and I see rocky hill road on the way, which tickles my memory... then maybe up to riverton and loop back to Masterton.

Feel free to provide supervisory help if you're available.

And to you, god protect the knees.

[Ronin]

It's the thread of riders past...

[merv]

It's the thread of riders past...

Good to hear you are still here mate :yes:

[JimO]

Don't get you're hopes up.


You are from Mosgiel ... remember ... ;)


also known as Gods waiting room

[Berries]

I know right.

About to get a Raptor as it would look good outside a unit at Birchleigh.

[Corse1]

Interesting. I have been and still am a member of many bike or brand specific forums. I joined kiwi Biker many years ago to join a "kiwi" community. Like many forums there are a number of loyal contributors, keyboard warriors etc that regularly comment or take the piss. Thats the difference I have found between this site and many of the others I dredge information from, and create connections with its members. For every post (unless it is in the technical section) the bias of constructive contribution compared with taking the piss is more towards the latter on this site. Or that's what I have found.

In saying that, people join forums for different reasons so what they take away from their experience differs.

Is this site dead....I bloody well hope not. Not just for me but for all the up and coming kiwi bikers that need the advice from more experienced kiwis. I don't get a lot from it but then I am a long time biker but not a regular biker. Do I get what I need from other forums....yes I probably do which is why my contribution here is minimal.

What I have found is that regular users of this forum are extremely knowledgeable and when genuine advice is needed, it is given in one form or another for the benefit of the thread creator. What have a learnt from writing this reply...

I shouldn't look at this site while sitting in an airline lounge with free alcohol........
I should probably try to contribute more for the benefit of new members........

Have a great Sunday!

[F5 Dave]

Had a great Sunday.

Trials riding is brilliant!

All motorcycles are great. Except cruisers. Which are are poser mobiles. Buy a normal motorcycle.

Life is awesome.

[Kickaha]

Had a great Sunday.

Changed the rear wheel bearing on the RMX250, changed the oil and filter on the DR143 big block

Got toothache from hell, it's a shit Sunday

[Reckless]

Fuck me 18 years where did that go????? Made a few mates through here :Punk:

KB used to be awesome even the nutters used to be funny :bash:

A sizable bunch of us had Kiwibiker "Dirt Division" for a few years had T shirts and all. Still have a couple and a flag.
We came up with the flag Idea so members could find our group when there was 400+ at a dirt ride.
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Went on all the Mr Moto rides and meet ups at the Sandpit, Kimis farm etc etc. Competed at 2 man events etc
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Was a good bunch, still friends with some.

Thursday night rides used to be quite good with a good bunch coming along.
Only ever been on one weekend ride in 2011. 2 prangs that day. Some guy ended up in the drink around Mirinda and another had an off, Said a rear blow out on a straight road.
We waisted to much of the day waiting for ambulances and tow trucks I never went on another. LOL
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Thats my SV in the pic.

Then the place went a bit silly with more politics and squabbling over non bike related shit.
Secondly No newbie could postup a question, that they in their innocence thought was ok, without getting launched on by the KB pack. I guess they stopped coming.

So I retired to the MotoGP thread with likeminded people and rarely venture out to KB land unless something catches my eye like this thread.
Just don't want to waste my life posting up shit in threads that don't help anything except egos.
I made a self rule I would never say anything on any internet, I wasn't prepared to say face to face.
Still a great bunch of guys I have never met in the MotoGP thread, the ESE works and the optimistic sellers are sane enough threads to monitor.

AH well it seems to be the modern world these days? Each to their own :). I guess a lot of members either sold their bikes or voted with their feet.

So now I have completely wasted a night on KB sharing memories and bullshit. I'll go to bed so I can get up at 7 have breaky while watching MotoGP before work.
And that's the tail (for me) of the KB tape IMHO - LMAO :done::innocent::facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Actually that's not a bad idea. Get rid of the non motorcycle related section.

[husaberg]

Actually that's not a bad idea. Get rid of the non motorcycle related section.

I am all for that, then we can bring back tags plus take it international.....

[sugilite]

Even though I post mostly in rant and rave, I too would not be heart broken to see it go.
Bike stuff only would bring the actual good information front and center for newbies and so on to find :yes:
Maybe we could start a dedicated poll to see what the few of us that remain think of that idea?

Last Thursday night went to a mates and adjusted my steering bearings, they had come loose - but how? :innocent:
Last Friday attended the last track-days at Puke as a spectator as I simply never liked the track - took the scenic ride to and from the track.

[release_the_bees]

I am surprised that the last trackday at Pukekohe didn’t get a mention on here. With the amount of people there last week, I would have thought that at least a few of them would have been active posters on this site.

It was a fun couple of day's riding, for what it was worth. A pretty good dinner in between events too.

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[Reckless]

I am surprised that the last trackday at Pukekohe didn’t get a mention on here. With the amount of people there last week, I would have thought that at least a few of them would have been active posters on this site.

It was a fun couple of day's riding, for what it was worth. A pretty good dinner in between events too.

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I rode the Thursday at Puke. It was Fine and sunny too :)
Damn glad I chose that day as the following 2 day weekend event had intermittent rain, I think.
Bloody lap times where absolute crap but I got some really good on bike footage of my last spin at Puke FOREEVER :(

[F5 Dave]

What we're you riding? A righteous steed of good standing?

Or some feited 4 stroke?

[husaberg]

My sons bike managed to oil up half of Ruapuna on Sunday.
Apologies for that last races. the fricken thing only has about 700ml but it seems to go a long way...
That shit would not have happed on a decent 2T.

this diesel was worse than an old mz for smmoke if i have my way its getting a reed valve
So i am going to fab a proper breather catch like a Beezump three. With an external breather pipe that he can see the smoke show in this face and stop the thing...
Its bad enough i spent week trying to fix a back torque limiter overrun clutch that the silly diesel needs when it wasn't the problem it seemed....

That said i do kind of fancy one of those Daytona's, farty noises and all.
I can see why they are so popular as track day bikes. like a modern Lc which is ironic seeing they stylized that after a triumph.

[SPman]

I remember a KB ride from Rimatex before Rimutukas circa 2005. We literally filled the forecourt. White Trash held court explaining ride etiquette. No one listened. Carnage ensue

Where would a KB ride be without at least 1 rider exploring the scenery ......

[SaferRides]

That said i do kind of fancy one of those Daytona's, farty noises and all.
I can see why they are so popular as track day bikes. like a modern Lc which is ironic seeing they stylized that after a triumph.
I remember meeting an attractive young woman at Kaiaua who was riding a Daytona with a quick shift and an aftermarket exhaust. Very nice...




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[rastuscat]

Just to keep this site alive, you want me to come on here and say some controversial shit?

Stuff like "It wasn't King Kong's fault he was on top of the Empire State Building".

That'll stir up some responses. It's sure to get Skoober Steve back in the fold.