WTF, this can't be right?

[Sniper]

Guy claims that you can ride this 400 on a restricted. Please put him in his place

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-39336785.htm

[gamgee]

yeah i already asked about that, he says it's a simple matter of applying for the exemption, somehow i think not

[bugjuice]

if the job requires, you can obtain an exemption under special conditions. And I think the whole list of exemptions can fit on your little toe nail. However, I don't want to see it. What sucks, is that TM is banned at work, so I can't see this link..

I'll check tonight, and probably see 214 unanswered questions on the whole '400-on-a-restricted' issue.. I do think that it should be ok to graduate to a 400 on a restricted tho. Make the jump to bigger bikes a bit easier when you obtain your full..

[gamgee]

it's a cbr400rr and a very nice one at that, i offered him $3000 for it but he hasn't replied to my question yet

[gamgee]

Maybe cos hes a fat bastard.
haha i asked that, he pretty much made out he got the exemption as he already owned the bike, and told LTSA or whoever he was going to ride it either way, and he got an exemption out of that

[Sniper]

Bullshit, so they way he claims is that a learner could go out, buy a busa and say to the GVT, hey sorry helen, I have the bike now so Im going to ride if you like it or not.

And then Helen going, "Ah, sweet as Cuzzie, dat do OK"

[gamgee]

yeah well theres a bit of a diff between a 1300cc busa and a 400cc cbr

[inlinefour]

Can be done if you have a blardy good reaon :whocares:

[Coyote]

yeah well theres a bit of a diff between a 1300cc busa and a 400cc cbr
Yeah, but the government are too thick headed to know that. They let total noobs ride RS250s under the current law

[Smorg]

yeah well theres a bit of a diff between a 1300cc busa and a 400cc cbr

The rider? :psst:

[Sniper]

yeah well theres a bit of a diff between a 1300cc busa and a 400cc cbr

You don't understand what I mean. If the Govt let him ride the bike because of him saying well I have the bike and will ride it wether or not you let me means that anyone could do it.

[gamgee]

i completely understand what you are saying, but what i'm saying is that a cbr is only 150cc over the limit whereas a busa is 1050cc over the limit, so it's more of a slight bending of the rules than a complete and utter idiotic decision to let someone ride a busa when they aren't qualified

[Patrick]

You don't understand what I mean. If the Govt let him ride the bike because of him saying well I have the bike and will ride it wether or not you let me means that anyone could do it.

Small point here...not the Govt (they wouldn't know the diff on cc size) but LTSA (who would). Have heard of restricted getting exemptions for a 400 but good excuses needed. Doubt a learner would though (and shouldn't either IMHO).

[Cibby]

is it cause he would squash a 250 due to his massive size.??
What a prick saying that anyone can go get an exemtion easily

As buggie says.. i bet the criteria woudl be strict.

how about

"i ride with the litre club boys often and have difficulty keeping up on the straights, therefore i need my GSXr750"

"i'd also like an exemption to carry pillions as being blonde, hot and on a sexy bike, my pulling ability would be duely increased and how else am i supposed to get these guys home for a shag?"



Think that would work??

[Patrick]

[QUOTE=Cibby Chick"i'd also like an exemption to carry pillions as being blonde, hot and on a sexy bike, my pulling ability would be duely increased and how else am i supposed to get these guys home for a shag?"
Think that would work??[/QUOTE]

Would for me... :whistle:

[Colapop]

i'd also like an exemption to carry pillions as being blonde, hot and on a sexy bike, my pulling ability would be duely increased and how else am i supposed to get these guys home for a shag?"
Think that would work??
Wouldn't work for me she'd never stop! Boohoo...

[Ixion]

You can apply to the LTSA for an exemption from almost all the graduated licensing stuff. Over 250cc bike, sit the test immediately without waiting, etc.

But - it's NOT automatic. You have to send in a form (get it from AA or VTNZ). Provide lots of info on why you are special , and should be excused from <whatever> You need to have GOOD reasons AND be able to prove them. And the "bigger" the exception the less likely.

So they MIGHT approve a 400 for a restricted rider, if he was very big/tall, had to ride long distances TO WORK (not just for blatting) - etc . But probably WOULDN'T approve a GSXR1100 for the same reasons. And they do have people who know what's what. And (in the case of a capacity exemption) it would be for a specific bike, and you'd have to carry it and produce it if you were stopped. No getting an exemption for a 350 BSA Sidevalve (they approved that one - argument was it was slower and safer than any modern 250, and the guy was a vintage nut) , then jumping on a Hayabusa.

Same rules for cars by the way. But - you either have to be very good at lying , or have a genuine good reason. Just "cos I want to" is not a good reason.

The fundamental criterion is that what you want must not reduce safety.

EDIT. Costs about $20 or so, and you don't get a refund if they so no. Which they usually do. BTW, it appears that you have a much better chance if you are over 25 - unbder 25 seems to be almost automatic "no". But, having said that, prolly someone under 25 has been lucky.

[crashe]

I believe that you can get an excemption if you can prove that you are just tooooooooooooooo big for a 250cc.

Not everyone will get the excemption.... but some guys just look tooooo funny on a 250cc if they are a giant of a bloke.

[gamgee]

yeah legally i should probably get an exemption to ride outside hours as i have to ride to work at 5:30 in the mourning some days, illegally though, i can't be bothered so i'll just risk it :devil2:

[Colapop]

So if I send them a pic of me on a AG100 not only would they laff but they'd also give me an exemption? I had to buy a XXXL shirt today coz I ripped the XL I was wearing, I'm either excessively fat or well muscled. (I'm voting for the latter - I don't care if Jenny Craig wants me on their posters)

[Ixion]

I believe that you can get an excemption if you can prove that you are just tooooooooooooooo big for a 250cc.

Not everyone will get the excemption.... but some guys just look tooooo funny on a 250cc if they are a giant of a bloke.

I think you'd have to argue (and try to prove) that you were so big that it was actually a safety hazard . Probably produce pictures showing how you had to double up, couldn't reach controls whatever, on a selection of bikes.Or maybe that you weighed so much that you would exceed the rated weight limits for the bike or tyres - I imagine that would be VERY big. Just "looking silly" wouldn't work

EDIT: Is 5:30 illegal? I thought the curfew was 10pm to 5 am - but I can't be bothered looking it up.

[Ixion]

yeah legally i should probably get an exemption to ride outside hours as i have to ride to work at 5:30 in the mourning some days, illegally though, i can't be bothered so i'll just risk it :devil2:

The "outside hours" exemptions are, I believe , the easiest to get. Just need a supporting letter from an employer. But it is only an exemption to ride to and from work I think - by the "shortest practical route". Like a "work licence" that you can apply for if you get disqualified. Get caught outside the "direct route" and you get done. And , once again, have to carry the exemption letter to produce if need be

[snuffles]

Under the new CBTA riding license assesment, you can sit your full license on a bike bigger than 250 cc, to do this you need to get a special exemption for the day.

I did mine on a 600.

[sAsLEX]

ans here i am thinking you can ride 400s on a restricted luckily I have an VFR250!

[Gremlin]

as has been said, he probably got the exemption because he was a fat bastard.

As Ixion said, you can try for an exemption on basically any restriction on any license. Handled on a case by case basis. The form is called a "Application for an Exemption", form DL4

Was researching on my learners, managed to get quite far up the ltsa ladder to someone in Christchurch (I believe they manage all the applications). Said, on a learner, that it is very unlikely, only very exceptional circumstances.


Exemptions to a driver licensing requirement can only be granted in very special circumstances. If it is considered that granting an exemption will make you or other road users less safe, the application must be declined.

There are also other factors that must be taken into account when considering that the risk will not be increased by granting an exemption. Additional factors that must be considered are:
- the requirement for which you want an exemption has been mostly complied with, making further (complete) compliance unnecessary; or
- The alternative yuo are asking for is just as effective or more effective than complying with the requirement itself; or
- The requirement is clearly unreasonable or inappropriate in your particular case; or
- Events have occured that make the requirement unnecessary or inappropriate in your particular case.

snip... LTSA may impose conditions on exemption - eg. hours - for to and from work only

what a wanker for saying it is easy, ruins it for those that need it, or would be safer with it.

[polykarbonate]

Hi Guys And gals.

This is that guy selling the bike in question.

THis is a riding jacket that makes me look massive, lol. it does make me look super fat tho eh.

Anybody want to see a copy of my exemption? its like yall don't beleive or something.

I'f you have got a problem with something ive put in my auction let me know about it in person or grow up.

[sAsLEX]

Under the new CBTA riding license assesment, you can sit your full license on a bike bigger than 250 cc, to do this you need to get a special exemption for the day.

I did mine on a 600.

only if your old, i cant for my 400! hence i haven't done cbta yet

[Karma]

And dont worry theres a few people here whos "puffy jackets" make em look big he he

I wish that was my excuse :crybaby:

[Gremlin]

Anybody want to see a copy of my exemption? its like yall don't beleive or something.
Not doubting that you have one.

We just don't like the fact you state you can ride it on a restricted. The law is clear that 250cc is the maximum, unless you have an exemption.

Not everyone can get one, the evidence has to be clear that you are just as safe, there is a need for it etc etc.

Wouldn't mind some more details on your exemption experience, as I will be heading in that direction in a week or so...

Welcome to KB :wavey:

[avgas]

I got told by a cop that i couldnt get an exemption for my GB, and that had a top speed of 150k's.....
Something fishey here

[avgas]

hey, could you give me an e0mail address to contect whover you need to contact for an exemption?? i am 16 i have had 1 ticket for 62 kms in a 50km area. do u rekon i mite qualify. if i did i would b interested in bike. cheers MOTO4 posted by: moto4 (24 ) 8:59 pm, Tue 1 Nov
YOU ARE TOO YOUNG, DUMB and full of CUM. (not trying to offend) this is a well knowen phrase.

How can you not offend with that?
Another well known phrase is "Who ate all the pies"

[Groins_NZ]

Hi Guys And gals.

This is that guy selling the bike in question.

THis is a riding jacket that makes me look massive, lol. it does make me look super fat tho eh.

Anybody want to see a copy of my exemption? its like yall don't beleive or something.

I'f you have got a problem with something ive put in my auction let me know about it in person or grow up.

Welcome to KB Polykarbonate (oh and what a welcome). Nice looking bike your selling. What year is your CB900 and how do you like it? There's a thread on the Hornet CB900 floating around here.... errrr (goes to open another window) 05 CB900F Honda Hornet Review (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=16852).

[polykarbonate]

I think i'll put one liners on all my auctions from now on.

Look at how much traffic it has bought to my auction.

Maybe i should edit, add something like.

"GO TO KIWIRIDER TO VIEW FORUM FROM HATERS"

Id like to meet some of ya, go for a ride etc. but all the tossers that have nothing better to say than i look fat can go to hell.

[polykarbonate]

Welcome to KB Polykarbonate (oh and what a welcome). Nice looking bike your selling. What year is your CB900 and how do you like it? There's a thread on the Hornet CB900 floating around here.... errrr (goes to open another window) 05 CB900F Honda Hornet Review (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=16852).

I don't really like the riding position.

ITs good for mono riding down to check the surf etc but i really need a CBR1000RR or similar.

Im also looking for a new dirt bike, possibly a CRF450X but can't seem to find anything for sale, everybody is selling the R version.

Anyway good to see a positive post!

[avgas]

Ha
sorry about the pie thing man - but you have to admit that it is a contradiction to say "I dont want to insult you but your young dumb and full of cum".
As for the question on the auction, it was genuine. Also it might be a good idea to atleast give people a ruff idea of what your after for the bike

[inlinefour]

You don't understand what I mean. If the Govt let him ride the bike because of him saying well I have the bike and will ride it wether or not you let me means that anyone could do it.

Makes it sound like anyone can do it. Someone could end up buying this POS thinking they'll get exemtion and not be able to ride it

[snuffles]

only if your old, i cant for my 400! hence i haven't done cbta yet


Watch the old talk sonny!!!!!!!!

[pyrocam]

you sound like a bit of a cock polykarbonate (no offence, this is a well known phrase)

[Lias]

Hi there, was just wondering what your reason for excemption was? posted by: avgas1 (143 ) 4:51 am, Thu 3 Nov
this auction is for bike not for me to try and explain shit to the masses. The reason i was exempt was not because i am a fat bastard as suggested by you on kiwibiker, toss pot.
I nearly snorted V out of my nose when I read this.. Bastard!

[avgas]

I nearly snorted V out of my nose when I read this.. Bastard!
Yeh not the nicest response - but oh well no skin off my back if he's defensive. Ive delt with worse.
But the whole "Im attending Uni so i need a 400" didnt really stick with me

[Mattyc]

dude im a fat bastard, i look even fatter in my riding gear i used to be skinny, but i like pies wayy too much :), it doesnt stop me surfing, snowbding, moto-x , road bikes, shagging my mrs (who is skinny)


Not saying you are fat, but who gives a toss if you are

Nice bike, good on ya for finding a loophole in the law to ride it legally

[inlinefour]

I'm sure that they do not just hand them out to everyone who applies for one.

[ktulu]

I nearly snorted V out of my nose when I read this.. Bastard!

That cracked me up to lisa, had to cruise in here and check this out, nice work avgas.

[pyrocam]

on the topic of exemptions I decided to go up to AA and pick up a form so I can ride past 10 for work purposes. ive scanned it and attached it for anyones perusal (dont try printing it and taking it in. its littered with cc copies and crap)

[MrMelon]

it's all very well making light of getting an exemption to ride a cbr400 legally on your restricted, but using that as the main selling point for the bike is just bullshit buddy. Exemptions are hard to get unless you're "oversize".

Wouldn't you be pissed if you bought a bike that you were told you could ride legally just by filling out an easy little form, then only have a 1% chance of that form getting approved? I know I would.

[polykarbonate]

I think you all need to settle down some!

When i was thinking of applying i rang LTSA and spoke to the person who obviously is in charge of making the decision.

Weight or size did not come into the equation.

I explained that i was currently riding a 400cc motorbike to polytech every day.

We talked about the parking at tech and how it was a real problem. After her advise to apply i went to local AA and filled in form with Details of bike and main use.

About a week later i recieved a letter in the mail and a new licence with Indorsment note on back.

Im not trying to led people the wrong way and hopefully will sell to a full licenced rider anyway.

THis is a sick bike and im thinking about saving the hastle and keeping it.

Its cracks me up at how little it takes to get the Forum peeps upset.

[pyrocam]

I think you all need to settle down some!

When i was thinking of applying i rang LTSA and spoke to the person who obviously is in charge of making the decision.

Weight or size did not come into the equation.

I explained that i was currently riding a 400cc motorbike to polytech every day.

We talked about the parking at tech and how it was a real problem. After her advise to apply i went to local AA and filled in form with Details of bike and main use.

About a week later i recieved a letter in the mail and a new licence with Indorsment note on back.

Im not trying to led people the wrong way and hopefully will sell to a full licenced rider anyway.

THis is a sick bike and im thinking about saving the hastle and keeping it.

Its cracks me up at how little it takes to get the Forum peeps upset.

I think the most upset person here is you, but keep on defending yourself, ill get you a shovel

[gamgee]

it's not really a little thing tho if someone on there r buys it for $4000 or whatever you are asking then finds they can't ride it, i'm sure they will be a little pissed off that they were told they would be able to ride it on there restricted

[bugjuice]

btw, since when as a CBR400 been bigger or easier to ride than a CBR250..??

[ManDownUnder]

btw, since when as a CBR400 been bigger or easier to ride than a CBR250..??

I personally think the bigger (med sized) bikes ARE easier to ride... safer (in the hands of a newbie) is a whole other issue.

[Suney]

Man you guys are harsh on the new guy! I'm sure he didn't mean to con learner into buying the bike or anything!
Welcome to the forum, I hope this doesn't put off and enjoy your stay! :)

[Unit]

it's not really a little thing tho if someone on there r buys it for $4000 or whatever you are asking then finds they can't ride it, i'm sure they will be a little pissed off that they were told they would be able to ride it on there restricted
Isnt it buyer beware with anything? Oh, yea, we all believe what the seller tells us. What, is there a shortage of 250cc and under bikes? I just dont get the whole arguement quite frankly, apart from the misleading ad, Im sure its not the first, nor the last.

[gamgee]

What, is there a shortage of 250cc and under bikes?
ahh yeah there is actually, just ask any dealer, why do you think cbr250's etc are 15 years on selling for almost the same price they would have cost new

[Coyote]

ahh yeah there is actually, just ask any dealer, why do you think cbr250's etc are 15 years on selling for almost the same price they would have cost new
I bet it's a conspiracy! I bet there's heaps of 250s available but it's easier and cheaper for the dealer to sell few bikes for heaps of money instead of heaps of bikes at a resonable price.


(Don't worry Sarge, I'm kidding)

Btw, do you reckon if I got a 500 MXer road legal, could I get a exemption to ride that around on my restricted?

[Unit]

ahh yeah there is actually, just ask any dealer, why do you think cbr250's etc are 15 years on selling for almost the same price they would have cost new
OK so Ive never been in the 250cc market, thanks for that, I stand corrected. But never would have thought there was actually a shortage. We were actually discussing this for our soon to be 15yr old the other night. The fact that, he can get his bike learners a go ride without a fully licenced rider(driver) with him, but in a car has to wait another six months for that priviidge.

[polykarbonate]

Hey, maybe somebody out there is angry because they wish they had got an exemption?

Has anybody had a fine for this?

I know that i never had to even pull my exemption out!!!!

I was pulled over a few times, only for speeding once, never was i asked about size of bike or questioned about conditions.

I'm sure that there is a bunch of riders out there riding 400's on Restricted.

If you look at mine it has no cc ratings, and you can only really tell if you look at rego.

And even then the cop has got to really have it in for ya to slap dirty fine on ya.

SPEEDING IS A DIFFERENT STORY, you may have to write a good letter to get off those.

cheers for the heads up on my auction guys, did not mean to upset yall.

[sAsLEX]

I'm sure that there is a bunch of riders out there riding 400's on Restricted.

If you look at mine it has no cc ratings, and you can only really tell if you look at rego.


What larrikens


ps my rego does not state engine size on it! Nor do the fairings, oh thats right it dont have any!

[Toast]

Now here's a plan...

find the single fattest bastard in NZ, pay him 20 bucks to sit on a 25 with a big dumb look on his face, then an 'after' shot of him on a 600 with a smile...send the photo in to the LTSA, say it's you...and you might get some love and an exemption to ride a 600.

Oh well, got full now anyway :)

BTW, Suney, hurry up and buy a new bike dude!!

[sunhuntin]

i was granted an exemption to ride between the time of midnight and 12.30am due to work. i had to provide a letter from my supervisor stating my hours of work. it was granted, no worries. honestly, i find midnight a safer time to ride than say 9pm....no traffic anywhere.

[fordchick]

i cant believe all you people that have gone on and on and on about this friggin trade me auction NO WHERE does it state that you are guaranteed to get an exepmtion NO WHERE!!!

And saying he got the exemption because he is a "fat bastard" ummmm let me think about it ...... GROW UP !

Its arses like you that have to comment on some ones size that really piss me off because it only shows how insecure you are about your skinny arse that probably rattles in gale force winds.

READ THE TRADEME AD PROPERLY !

[sunhuntin]

... your skinny arse that probably rattles in gale force winds.

READ THE TRADEME AD PROPERLY !


:killingme

[polykarbonate]

THis is should show my exemption letter, not that it ever got used.

<img src="http://tinypic.com/faonz4.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

but it did not help me get off this.

<img src="http://tinypic.com/faoo60.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

THis was a well hidden van, note my breaking has pulled the forks in.

Could have been worse.

[gamgee]

because it only shows how insecure you are about your skinny arse that probably rattles in gale force winds.
is that why you bought that big fat hippo of a gn?
haha it might not shake in the wind but i bet it does when you try and go 100 on it :dodge:

[gamgee]

<img src="http://tinypic.com/faoo60.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

THis was a well hidden van, note my breaking has pulled the forks in.

Could have been worse.
how did they get you for that one? haha thats a good photo though :niceone:

[ducatilover]

Guy claims that you can ride this 400 on a restricted. Please put him in his place

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-39336785.htm
i rode a gpz400 without a lisence and have a 650 on my learners :eek5: :stupid: so it would be a bit hypocritical of me im sorry :bleh:

[polykarbonate]

how did they get you for that one? haha thats a good photo though :niceone:

AS a general rule i always challenge fines, dont we all?

I was confident with this one as ive got a mirrored visor and there is not really any identification other than my custom paint work.

Anyway i wrote in for photo and to deny, but after recieving the photo i decided that rather than take it any further i would wear the $80 fine and be thankfull that i jumped on the breaks when i did.

Also being a camera there was no Demerit points and was only munituary.

<img src="http://tinypic.com/faotq1.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

you gota know when to hold em, know when to fold them. lalalala.

[sAsLEX]

<img src="http://tinypic.com/faoo60.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

THis was a well hidden van, note my breaking has pulled the forks in.
.

Sucks to be caught by a van! funny how your looking straight at it though, obviously thinking "DOH!"

[bugjuice]

I personally think the bigger (med sized) bikes ARE easier to ride... safer (in the hands of a newbie) is a whole other issue.
no, what I meant was the CBR400 and CBR250 are almost the same physically, it's just one has a 250cc engine, the other has a 400cc engine.. not a great deal in it.. just wondered that's all..


And with no plate on the front of the bike, and no way (from what I know) of the cops able to trace a vehicle back to the owner cos it's a specific colour, did the van dude swing round and get your rego then?

[sAsLEX]

And with no plate on the front of the bike, and no way (from what I know) of the cops able to trace a vehicle back to the owner cos it's a specific colour, did the van dude swing round and get your rego then?
umm two posts above http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=400172&postcount=68

kinda spells it out there buggy!

[FlyingDutchMan]

I thought that was you Karl... I do seem to remember helping putting that alarm in and getting it to remote start properly. Seems you've moved back up north then?

[polykarbonate]

Yes ive moved back up north after finishing my course.

Im now working for trustpower.

Hey thanks heaps for your help with the alarm, i take it your almost done with study?

I meet another guy down there doing electrical that was riding a NSR 250 do you know who im talking about??

here is a photo of bike in question, the front paint it also finished now.

<img src="http://tinypic.com/fbb76s.jpg" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

Anyway its good to see somebody i know in these forums.

I had a rough intro, lol.

[Racer X]

Yeah how the hell did they get you for that? - I've pulled the fingers coming up to speed camera vans while doing about 140 cos I was sure they couldn't get me,,,,, and they didn't.

[jrandom]

I've pulled the fingers coming up to speed camera vans while doing about 140 cos I was sure they couldn't get me...

stupid peurile fecker.

real funny joke that.

we'll all be laughing so, so hard when that photo's presented to the pollies as a supporting reason for bikes being required to wear front numberplates.

think a bit harder, back off in future, and just be grateful when you do actually fail to notice a camera and the snap doesn't result in a ticket.

[avgas]

is that why you bought that big fat hippo of a gn?
haha it might not shake in the wind but i bet it does when you try and go 100 on it :dodge:
Nah man i underestimated those bike and they do 100 easy, but then again i have a skinny arse, and the bike didnt feel like it was towing a ford ;)

[FlyingDutchMan]

Yes ive moved back up north after finishing my course.

Im now working for trustpower.

Hey thanks heaps for your help with the alarm, i take it your almost done with study?

I meet another guy down there doing electrical that was riding a NSR 250 do you know who im talking about??

here is a photo of bike in question, the front paint it also finished now.

Anyway its good to see somebody i know in these forums.

I had a rough intro, lol.

I finished uni about 4 months ago. I just have to print & resubmit my thesis and then I can graduate (again). But I've got meself a job at Tait Electronics being an embedded software engineer (programming radios like the police/fire bridage etc use).

Can't say I reconise the bike though.

[polykarbonate]

Oi! we use Tait radio's too you know.


My mate simon works at Tait prob right next to ya, lol./

[FlyingDutchMan]

My mate simon works at Tait prob right next to ya, lol./

Simon? Hmm... I don't know all 600 people who work here yet. I'm working on that though. What group does he work in? I'm with the APCO terminals (Digital mobiles and portables).

[FlyingDutchMan]

Oi! we use Tait radio's too you know.

Whoops... must remember that. Seems from where I am, everyones got a bit of everything... some Tait, some from the darkside (Motorola) and maybe even a few Kenwoods for good measure.

[thehollowmen]

My mate simon works at Tait prob right next to ya, lol./
Are you an old boy?
damn you look familiar but I can't place you...

[polykarbonate]

Colin Yes, When i went to school with you (NPBHS) you were trying to make a CarbonDioxide Laser.


Smart cookie.

[polykarbonate]

flying dutch:-

Simon Neiper works for tait. He is a about as tall as you. prob same age too.

[thehollowmen]

Colin Yes, When i went to school with you (NPBHS) you were trying to make a CarbonDioxide Laser.


Been there ...done that... given up the geeky lifestyle and now into much weirder things

Gawd now I gotta work out exactly who you are.. two degrees down and my memory ain't what it used to be.

Edit : OMG this world is small. At the time would have never picked you to be a biker, but then again neither would I have seen myself in these boots. Welcome again, you seem to be doing very well for yourself

[FlyingDutchMan]

flying dutch:-

Simon Neiper works for tait. He is a about as tall as you. prob same age too.

Hmm... you have given me a good puzzle! The only person that I've meet at tait who is anywhere as tall as me is my boss and hes slightly taller (somewhere around 6'9" I think). Everyone else would be lucky to push the 6 foot barrier...

[fordchick]

is that why you bought that big fat hippo of a gn?
haha it might not shake in the wind but i bet it does when you try and go 100 on it :dodge:

Sits quite nicely on 120 cheers, atleast its not a plastic fantastic!

[Sniper]

haha funny cunt aye the sits quite nicely on 120 thanks

English not your first langauge?

[fordchick]

sorry me no speak english... arsewipe

[gamgee]

Sits quite nicely on 120 cheers, atleast its not a plastic fantastic!

and who's riding a plastic fantastic? what the hell are you even talking about, a plastic fantastic...

[gamgee]

sorry me no speak english... arsewipe
sounds like dunedin just got it's own kickaha

[gav]

sounds like dunedin just got it's own kickaha
Gawd, I hope not, one's enough!!! :thud:

[speights_bud]

The "outside hours" exemptions are, I believe , the easiest to get. Just need a supporting letter from an employer. But it is only an exemption to ride to and from work I think - by the "shortest practical route". Like a "work licence" that you can apply for if you get disqualified. Get caught outside the "direct route" and you get done. And , once again, have to carry the exemption letter to produce if need be

Local cops here don't bother with getting the exemption, if you're in a work uniform and say you're on your way home they let you go free. Also worked good for me a couple of times when i wasn't in uniform, probably coz at bp we had to give cops free coffee.