Yup, heard that before.

[onearmedbandit]

Beautiful evening down here last night, so the wife and I jumped onto the bike and went out to Sumner Beach for a pizza. After dinner, we rode down to the beach front, parked the bike up and went for a walk. After a nice 'romantic' stroll down the beach came back to see a group of drunk yoofs not far from my bike. Nothing wrong though, they were keeping their distance. Until that is I chirpped the alarm, cue one drunk yoof swaggering over with a wine cask bladder in his hand.

"Wooow, that bikesh got an alarm, wow, nice bike mate. My fathers got a Ninja, fastest bike in the world"

"Really, is that right?" I answer.

"Yeah, fastest bike in the whole world"

"Everyone's got a Ninja mate." I said, "what is it, ZX10R or 12R?"

"Ooohh, I don't know, but it's the fastest bike in the whole world"

"Yeah, sounds like it is. Have a good night guys.", hoping this would be the end of our conversation.

No it wasn't, he starts making a loud 'two-stroke' noise and tells me to 'rip it up, thrash it up." I politely declined, and rode off.

So I'll add him to my list of people who owns or knows someone who owns a Ninja. They say everyone in NZ knows someone with cancer, shit from my experience you could say this about Ninja's as well.

[shcabbeh]

Yeah, I've heard a lot of pseudo-bikers talk about Ninjas. I guess it comes down to whichever has the coolest sounding name for them. Fireblades get mentioned a lot too, I've found.

[TonyB]

SQ: Is that your bike?
A: Yep, either that or I'm stealing it and just happen to have the keys
SQ:Nice bike mate, what is it?
A: It's an FZR1000
SQ: who makes it
A: Yamaha
SQ: What year is it?
A: It's pretty old- it's a 1989
SQ: What size is it?
A: 1000cc
SQ: WOW, 1000cc, that's pretty big isn't it?
A: I s'pose
SQ: Is it fast?
A: Fast enough
SQ: How fast does it go?
A: About 260-270
SQ: Whats its 0-100 time?
A: Under 3 with the right rider
SQ: Shiiiiiit! Is that right?
A: Yep
SQ: Can you pull a big wheelie when you go?
A: Nope, that would be wrong
Rides away

SQ= stupid question
A= Answer

I know you shouldn't be negative about people asking about your bike, but why do the people who ask the questions always seem to doubt your sanity?

[Bonez]

"Waddleitdo?" seems to be new word I hear a lot when a mention I own a motorcycle. "Fast enough" it my standard reply.

[Colapop]

"Waddleitdo?" seems to be new word I hear a lot when a mention I own a motorcycle. "Fast enough" it my standard reply.

Same thing when people find out you go to the gym - what can you bench?
Oh you're a biker? How much did your chopper cost cost you? _ From my mates Grandmother!! I felt like she was asking how much drugs I sold to get it!
There's still a big misconception about bikes and biker out there.

[parsley]

"Waddleitdo?" seems to be new word I hear a lot when a mention I own a motorcycle.
I always get "Do you listen to heavy metal?" Just because I ride a bike, wear black leather and have long hair? Are these people still living in the 70's?

[myvice]

"Waddleitdo?" seems to be new word I hear a lot when a mention I own a motorcycle. "Fast enough" it my standard reply.
I answer that with " I don’t know"
I get "Why, too scared? Too fast for ya?, or some other sad Mine Are Bigger Than Yours, type comment...
No, it’s just that the speedo stops at 180 and the bike will go past that in 5th, (only just, but I leave that bit out) its not very fast I know but it is only a 250.
So what can your car do?

[skelstar]

This isnt a 'what will it do' story but as a rider of a korean bike I get my fair share of SQ's.

I had just been super market shopping and had run out of room in my pack to store a loaf of bread so I was stuffing it down the front of my jacket (like hankies, girls)...a guy comes out of SM and does a double take.
"What the hell is that?" he asks boldly.
"A loaf of bread" I answer.

He turned out to be a nice guy but just a little forthcoming.

[Mattyc]

I get the ohh how many cc is it, and im like 900, and how fast does it go - answer : fast enough to rip you a new arsehole in 4th gear, that generally shuts them up

[Korea]

No it wasn't, he starts making a loud 'two-stroke' noise and tells me to 'rip it up, thrash it up." I politely declined, and rode off.

You say <I>A: Sure, why don't I just thrash it up (from cold), risk damaging my bike, risk looking like a twat, and draw loads of unnecessary attention to myself... JUST FOR YOU!</I>
But he was probably just a slightly over-keen wannabe biker... who can blame 'em?

[Karma]

So I'll add him to my list of people who owns or knows someone who owns a Ninja. They say everyone in NZ knows someone with cancer, shit from my experience you could say this about Ninja's as well.


It's just something you remember thats all... sounds cool and all that.

Ask someone what their favourite plane is and they'll probably say an F16 or something, all because they watched Top Gun a couple of times (Indy).

Personally I own a Ninja, and a bright green one at that, so I tend to get people asking about it a lot. My view is that if we could get only a fraction of those people that asks to be interested in bikes, then perhaps they'll notice us when they go to change lanes without indicating or generally stop trying to kill us. :niceone:

[Nutter34]

Ask someone what their favourite plane is and they'll probably say an F16 or something, all because they watched Top Gun a couple of times (Indy).:

They use F14 Tomcats in Top Gun.... sorry, had to be an anorak....
They did however use F16's in Iron Eagle.....

Back to bikes.... I have a Kawi.... Not a Ninja though...... not sharp or dangerous enough without all those fairing thingamabobs.... I get the 'streetfighter' label thrown around though........

[Cibby]

see at least you boys get asked about your bike.

i get

SQ: That yours?
A: Yep..
SQ: wanna shag?
A: *rides off doing massive wheelies with one foot one hand whilst pulling fingers..

[NhuanH]

So I'll add him to my list of people who owns or knows someone who owns a Ninja. They say everyone in NZ knows someone with cancer, shit from my experience you could say this about Ninja's as well.
I own a Ninja... :Pokey:

No, really, honest injun...

[Mattyc]

doh, i own a NINJA too

[inlinefour]

Beautiful evening down here last night, so the wife and I jumped onto the bike and went out to Sumner Beach for a pizza. After dinner, we rode down to the beach front, parked the bike up and went for a walk. After a nice 'romantic' stroll down the beach came back to see a group of drunk yoofs not far from my bike. Nothing wrong though, they were keeping their distance. Until that is I chirpped the alarm, cue one drunk yoof swaggering over with a wine cask bladder in his hand.

"Wooow, that bikesh got an alarm, wow, nice bike mate. My fathers got a Ninja, fastest bike in the world"

"Really, is that right?" I answer.

"Yeah, fastest bike in the whole world"

"Everyone's got a Ninja mate." I said, "what is it, ZX10R or 12R?"

"Ooohh, I don't know, but it's the fastest bike in the whole world"

"Yeah, sounds like it is. Have a good night guys.", hoping this would be the end of our conversation.

No it wasn't, he starts making a loud 'two-stroke' noise and tells me to 'rip it up, thrash it up." I politely declined, and rode off.

So I'll add him to my list of people who owns or knows someone who owns a Ninja. They say everyone in NZ knows someone with cancer, shit from my experience you could say this about Ninja's as well.

Thats almost enough to put me off a kawasaki, so whats a ninja? (pt)

[sunhuntin]

theres a couple of ladies go to my gym, both in their 40s id guess...they quite often asked me about pup :crybaby: and went on about how big she is etc etc. might take in a pic of one of houndogs deckers, show them what a big bike is, lol.

big being size wise, not cc....dont think theyd understand that even if i could explain it to em.

[madboy]

I love it when people ask how fast your bike is, then once you've answered that they laugh and say what's the point in having a bike that fast, where can you get up to those speeds?

Then they look really shocked at your answer.

Good story, OAB. You couldn't pay me to pop a wheelie or do stupid shit on cue for people like that.

[TonyB]

Good story, OAB. You couldn't pay me to pop a wheelie or do stupid shit on cue for people like that.
You could pay me... I just wouldn't be able to do it :crybaby:

Hey, and OAB.... I used to own a Ninja....

[onearmedbandit]

Hey, and OAB.... I used to own a Ninja....

And yet another to add to my list......

Reminds me of a time a younger guy approached me on our yard. Looked at my bike, told me he used to own a, wait for it, Ninja 400. Used to race it he said, was pretty quick but then he put a wiring loom from a Ninja 900 into it and it would go over 270km/h and destroy Duke 900's at Ruapuna. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, so said my old 'wow' line, and excused myself.

BTW, I have nothing against Ninja's at all, love the ZXR7RR.

[SuperDave]

I've had that stupid 'Can you do a burnout' or 'can you do a wheelie' shit on several occasions but one thing does stand out as being the funniest.

When I first got my FXR I showed it to a family friend who is 20. He asked me how its going so I told him its been really good except I think the clutch engages too early (I knew nothing of adjusting stuff myself at this stage). So he proceeds to wiggle the gear lever and commented "yeah it does feel a bit funny aye?''.

[Unit]

I know you shouldn't be negative about people asking about your bike, but why do the people who ask the questions always seem to doubt your sanity?
Cause they're not brave enough to give it a go? So they attempt to sound interested in something they're shit scared of? I get pissed off with guys who arent into bikes who try to ask me techo questions about mine hoping I wont be able to engage in this techo conversation. GUESS WHAT? I cant, cause Im totally challenged in that respect, OH, but then I have no right to be on the darn thing, Ok, what-ever, now Im sounding like a stupid teenager with the "what-evers". Shit, back to my corner. (Still own a nice bike though, and ride it, Huh!). :Pokey:

[speights_bud]

Bought a baby ninja (250) last weekend and had it re-registered on friday. So far every single one of my mates has asked me to pop a wheelie, do a stoppie or a 'phat' standstill burnout. I'm thinking na, i behave myself and plus i'll probably break it (or myself). But in the last 2 days i've done over 500kms... i think i've caught the bug :banana:

[cowpoos]

then theres the classic....
car guy say's....Whats it like to ride!!!!

poos says....errrr....[poos thinks for a second trying to put it into car person terms]....[and can't]....[I says].....Like a bike!

car guy...oh...I ment how does it handle...like compared to a fast car

Poos thinks again.....[says] like a bike!

car guy...right...so....pretty good then...

Poos.....yeah....

********long silence*********

car guy...yeah...well better be off then...

Poos...yeah...

[inlinefour]

Never owned a ninja, doubtfull that I ever will. Great story by the way. Some mothers' do have em. :argh:

[WINJA]

I HAVE A NINJA IN MY PANTS

[Mongoose]

I am most impressed that the thread author did not succum to temptation and do ANY of the afor said request :doobey: Very impressed

[parsley]

I HAVE A NINJA IN MY PANTS
Really? I always thought you were straight.

[gamgee]

haha it's so true about everyone knowing someone with a ninja, the guy i bought my first bike off owned one, well until he nearly killed himself writing it off, which caused the giant thumb to come down with a force so hard that bikes went flying from his garage at rediculous prices within a month all he had left was a cage

[SlowHand]

I wish I got those comments. sniggers are about it when the mighty kick start is unleashed. Maybe I need an alram?

[Ixion]

Woz wrong wiv a kick start. Especially on a two smoker. Electric starts are for wimps and pussies (granted some can't help it , cos the blurdy manufacturers don't fit proper kick starts)

[parsley]

Electric starts are for wimps and pussies
Heheheh - tell that to Pyrocam. :apumpin:

[Sniper]

Sounds like a group of people I used to know OAB. Bloody guys used to get their ideas from watching too much TV. I'e once been asked if bikers in the US do have gangs that use bikes to fight like on "Torque" :weird:

[pyrocam]

Woz wrong wiv a kick start. Especially on a two smoker. Electric starts are for wimps and pussies

lurve the kick start on a 2stroke. they go together like an exploded piston ring in a barrell.

but after buying a larger bike I am quite happy that it doesnt attempt to put a kickstart on it


OAB: yeah fuck I hate drunken youths!
oh wait. that was me.

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[SPman]

I always get "Do you listen to heavy metal?" Just because I ride a bike, wear black leather and have long hair? Are these people still living in the 70's?
What!
You don't listen to heavy metal!
Another illusion shattered...........:dodge:

[mstriumph]

Woz wrong wiv a kick start. Especially on a two smoker. Electric starts are for wimps and pussies (granted some can't help it , cos the blurdy manufacturers don't fit proper kick starts)

the bonne has a kickstart
the FZ1 has a button
the honda has both
:o
can u put me down as a "don't know"?

[ManDownUnder]

I HAVE A NINJA IN MY PANTS

Wouldn't that be an INJA?

[SlowHand]

doh! snapped by the two stroke master again. Sorry sir, I shall go outside and smell the beautiful fumes more.

[k14]

And yet another to add to my list......

Reminds me of a time a younger guy approached me on our yard. Looked at my bike, told me he used to own a, wait for it, Ninja 400. Used to race it he said, was pretty quick but then he put a wiring loom from a Ninja 900 into it and it would go over 270km/h and destroy Duke 900's at Ruapuna. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, so said my old 'wow' line, and excused myself.

BTW, I have nothing against Ninja's at all, love the ZXR7RR.
roflmao, thats a brilliant one. sure he didnt get mixed up and he actually put the 900 engine in the 400 frame (probably equally as retarded) :rofl:

[Patrick]

see at least you boys get asked about your bike.

i get

SQ: That yours?
A: Yep..
SQ: wanna shag?
A: *rides off doing massive wheelies with one foot one hand whilst pulling fingers..

Yeah...wish they would just be up front and tell ya what they really want...

[onearmedbandit]

roflmao, thats a brilliant one. sure he didnt get mixed up and he actually put the 900 engine in the 400 frame (probably equally as retarded) :rofl:

Short version of the story. I did question the wiring loom part, he comfirmed it. I asked if he changed the gearing, his reply was no, everything else is std, just changed the wiring loom. Riigghht.

[Mongoose]

Short version of the story. I did question the wiring loom part, he comfirmed it. I asked if he changed the gearing, his reply was no, everything else is std, just changed the wiring loom. Riigghht.

Sooooooo if I got the loom for a Britten and "dropped" it into me Guzzi, YIKES what power :whistle:

[onearmedbandit]

Actually if you wanted to, drop a wiring loom from say a late model BMW 7 series. You'll get cruise control ,parking sonar, heated massaging seat, traction control, anti-lock brakes, sat nav, 16 speaker sond system, etc. Don't go for the i-drive option though, too confusing to use when riding.

[vixta]

Ninja? Never heard of 'em :msn-wink:
I get "Big bike for a little girl"
I say " Well, maybe when i grow up, I'll fit it" :bleh:
I must admit, i do get " How fast does it go?"
I still don't know the answer to that, but I know that 175 with out a fairing is bloody hard work :cool:

[Ixion]

Actually if you wanted to, drop a wiring loom from say a late model BMW 7 series. You'll get cruise control ,parking sonar, heated massaging seat, traction control, anti-lock brakes, sat nav, 16 speaker sond system, etc. Don't go for the i-drive option though, too confusing to use when riding.

Even better, drop in a wiring loom from a Cessna. Then it'll fly.

[Skyryder]

Two questions come to mind.

The Fuckwit. What is it?

Me A Guzzi (gootsee)

The Fuckwit. A what! Never heard of it. (pause)

2nd question

The Fuckwit. Why dint ya get a Harley?

Me (shakes head and rides off thinking if you got to ask the question you'll never understand the answer)


Skyryder

[quickbuck]

Used to race it he said, was pretty quick but then he put a wiring loom from a Ninja 900 into it and it would go over 270km/h and destroy Duke 900's at Ruapuna.


Must be some very good smoke in those wires.

[quickbuck]

When I got pulled up for speeding on my Katana, the policeman wrote Suzuki Ninja on the ticket. So I guess I have ridden a Ninja too ;-)

[FROSTY]

BLASPHEMY--There is only ONE true kawasaki Ninja The GPZ900 A1- A5
All others are cheap immitations. :whistle: :whistle:
I had a bit of a role reversal situation walking out of the movies.
We had just seen "the worlds fastest indian"
I commented to Pillion that -Hmm funniy innit how things change.I ride a production superbike at nigh on 160mph and back then 170mph was really fast. Some tosser went "wank wank--sure ya do.
I just couldn't be bothered defending my statement.

[froggyfrenchman]

They use F14 Tomcats in Top Gun.... sorry, had to be an anorak....
They did however use F16's in Iron Eagle.....

Back to bikes.... I have a Kawi.... Not a Ninja though...... not sharp or dangerous enough without all those fairing thingamabobs.... I get the 'streetfighter' label thrown around though........

If you look even closer, you will notice they use F14a Tomcats :whocares:

Ill shut up now. *slinkZ back into his corner*