What you liked best about KB when you joined

[HDTboy]

Right guys and girls, old members and new. I'd like to hear what it was that you liked best about KB when you joined :wari:

Please try and keep to the topic

For me, I first heard of KB when I rode into the Caltex at Wellsford and there was a big group of bikers, I went over and got talking. Met Antallica and Jess, and C4. These total strangers invited me to come riding with them - even though my bike looked totally rugged at the time - and didn't expect anything of me other than to have a good time.
So what I liked best about KB when I joined was the sense of community with all bikers and no need to judge anyone :grouphug:

[StoneChucker]

I joined during the "Free Bike & Free Sheila" promotion. But apart from that, the huge community of people who truly cared, not the usual type of people you meet on internet forums, where people never meet. People here are honest and anytime you need someone to talk to, you know where to come.

You don't even need words... Knowing how many people came to see me in hospital said it all.

[onearmedbandit]

What I liked about KB when I joined is the same as today, meeting new friends and talking shit about bikes or unrelated matters. I know there is an on going issue with some of the recent threads here, but I choose to take from them what I want. And that's why this place is still a great site for me at least, I can log off and on when I want, I can choose to get involved with a topic or just watch from the outside. It provides me with a bit of humour, a bit of info, a bit of head-shaking and so on.

Oh yeah, both Wari and I were members of an American site. He pm'ed me one day saying he had been talking to a friend of his about creating a NZ bike site and would I be keen to join. As it was in it's infancy, and was mostly AKL based (I think I was the first ChCH member) I kind of lost interest but came back after a while. Now I occassionally log into the American site, but I'm here every day! Thanks SpankMe and Wari!

[Sniper]

Comraderie and friendship

[Zed]

I stumbled across KB through an internet search on motorcycles several years ago, I promptly became a member and was blown away with vBulletin and all it's bells & whistles! Computers has been a bit of a hobby of mine for years so there was an immediate attraction because of the software and of course the whole focus of the site concerns another passion of mine - bikes. :yes:

Another aspect of KB I have always appreciated is the meetings & events, putting faces to 'nicknames' and enjoying riding with other enthusiasts, and then sharing our thoughts about the ride afterwards online. :ride:

[NC]

I joined cause it looked like a bit of a laugh..

Glad I did, met some cool cats :)

[SPman]

What OAB says...
'cepting I am a member of the same US site and saw the post Wari put up about a Kiwi Bike site, a day or so after they created it! Jumped ship and still here! :thud:

[SpankMe]

There weren't any members. :bleh:

[Hitcher]

Even though nobody wanted to buy my Zeal (two years ago today since I joined, by the way), I've really enjoyed meeting people "for real" and have made some great friendships thanks to this site.

[wari]

MA threw wa shoe at me furr spinnin' the cat on the lazzy susann .. I JUmped outta the way and landid heer .. :sherlock:




NAh .. I Really came furr the chicks ... butt theer weernt any ... chicks .. just SM .. :mellow:




HOld on .. stopda clock .. arre theer any chicks .. :spudwhat: .. I Furrgot to look .. :drinkup:

[crashe]

I discovered KB though the Trade Me message boards.....
Someone had started a thread about m/bikes....
so off I go to see what its about....
someone mentioned the kiwibiker.co.nz site....
so being nosey I checked it out.. and joined up.
That was just over one year ago, 15th November 2004

What have I learnt:
I have learnt heaps more about bikes as I really knew nothing about them before..
I knew more about cars as I used to work on my own.
So its been a great learning lesson for me.

I have also meet some wonderful people on this site...
Some I have yet to meet due to them living in that other island (south Island) or overseas. Some are way down this island.. but one day I am sure I will meet more of you.

So thank you SpankMe and also WaRi for starting up this site.

[Karma]

Comraderie and friendship

Same here... plus I know jack about bikes, so picking stuff up as it goes along.

[scumdog]

ALL THE SELF-OPINIONATED NARROW MINDED HARLEY-HATING SOFT-COCK COP HATING SPEEDING RANTING SLACK JAWED MOUTH-BREATHING OXYGEN THIEVES THAT ARE ON THIS SITE!!











Seriously? Just the common bond, the knowledge and experience of the others, the socialising and the chance to maybe offer advice/help others.

[Coyote]

I didn't know what I was getting myself into and regret joining to this day

(pt)

[SPORK]

The fact that other people can talk as much shit as me.

[SPORK]

MA threw wa shoe at me furr spinnin' the cat on the lazzy susann .. I JUmped outta the way and landid heer .. :sherlock:




NAh .. I Really came furr the chicks ... butt theer weernt any ... chicks .. just SM .. :mellow:




HOld on .. stopda clock .. arre theer any chicks .. :spudwhat: .. I Furrgot to look .. :drinkup:
Perfect example.

WARI, YOU'RE MY HERO

[Scorpygirl]

I am only a newbie. I joined up in August after the death of a very special mate and a fellow KBer, who was killed on the Coro Loop. The support that his family and friends received from the KB family was amazing, and that I assure you will never be forgotten. I met some KBers at his funeral for the final ride. It was good to meet more people that loved bikes and enjoyed being together.

Since then I have met even more people and got to know some just through the KB Forum.

I enjoy meeting people and socialising. It's the friends we meet through our lives that makes us who we are. :banana:

[SixPackBack]

Yeah stumbled into it, not sure how. Its the abuse I really love, just like home. The sexual advances are not bad as well, but hey guys stop it I dont bat for the other team just cos I"m pretty

[Macktheknife]

I have been riding for quite a while (20+ yrs) and drifted in and out of several groups over time, I have really enjoyed the friendly banter and piss take of KB and met a couple of people who seem really good value. I look forward to meeting more of the same. I enjoy meeting and conversing with bikers young and old and from everywhere. This site has helped me to meet more people like me and learn more about what I love (bikes).
Long may it continue, thanks Spankme and Wari.

[Matt Bleck]

Found it after checking a huge jump in KMC traffic, (thanks Gav) and now I spend far to much time here consindering I should be supporting KMC.

Its a great place to meet people and meet great people I have!!

I look forward to meeting more fellow bikers passoinate for the biker cause!!

[SpeedyGirl]

Now that I found this site I probably will never be able to quit .... have met some awesome people in ChCh and made some great mates in other cities.....and even learnt some things about bikes :yes:

Thanks to SM and W!! You guys ROCK! :2thumbsup

[heavenly.talker]

I joined because hubby was spending so much time laughing on the computer. The people here are fantastic, I always enjoy reading what everyone has to say :-)

[Joni]

I was at a new job, in a new city, in a new country :blink: was feeling very sorry for my self when I heard a bike pull up outside the office... Yay! someone I can talk to... he was a memeber of KB and once he heard I ride quickly suggested I join. Thanks Zed!

Met some amazing people here... friends I cherish and learned a lot more about my riding, the safety aspect particularly, been good over all.

[pyrocam]

yeah, OMGWTFBBQ has a point. I do like a good drivel rant now and again, thanks 6pb, indy, magua, ixion, owb etc.

I liked that since i was new to bikes (4 months or so) and I'm a geek I of course looked up bike sites and found these forums. I like the wealth of knowledge on here, the opportunity for events, the freindlyness and generousity of the people

and most of all, an opportunity to extend my e-penis.

[inlinefour]

She know that I rode a bike to work and wrote down the web address for me. The bit I like the most is the networking of friends that this site has offerred me. The new friends that I have made are awesome and the laughs are great. Also the wealth of knowledge is fantastic. Cheers Spank, KB is a great place to hang out.:2thumbsup

[WINJA]

She know that I rode a bike to work and wrote down the web address for me. The bit I like the most is the networking of friends that this site has offerred me. The new friends that I have made are awesome and the laughs are great. Also the wealth of knowledge is fantastic. Cheers Spank, KB is a great place to hang out.:2thumbsup
A BETTER FAVOUR WOULDA BEEN IF SHE GAVE YOU A STOMACH STAPLEING

[inlinefour]

A BETTER FAVOUR WOULDA BEEN IF SHE GAVE YOU A STOMACH STAPLEING

I'm small compared to that individual mate and I'm actually shrinking as a result of your comments wanting to get fit. Cheers Winja.:yes:

[WINJA]

I'm small compared to that individual mate and I'm actually shrinking as a result of your comments wanting to get fit. Cheers Winja.:yes:
SO SEND ME SOME MONEY, OR AT LEAST PAINT MY ROOF

[justsomeguy]

Stumbled into it searching for bike pics and reviews.

The reason I stay here - cos it's easier to get away with certain things on the road if you're in a group................:blip:

Naah - the sense of community is :not: and I've made a ton of friends in such a short time......

[marty]

i like the fact that it's a kiwi site, and that a lot of the ramblings are really relevant. i've only met a few off here, but everyone's basically just a bunch of good guys and girls.

[Black]

I'm a rank noob here and still haven't met any fellow KBrs yet (me bikey not worky righty ... and work and exams ...)

I joined when I started looking for a bike and came across the Online trading section ... I've stuck around because I like the witty banter and conversations that go on here (I just ignore the flame wars).

I also like learning new things and I've found this site fantastic for learning new things re biking (The other day I learnt about the bikes power band)

[Racey Rider]

:sunny:I stumbled across KB while doing the normal Search Engine thing on 'Tits and Beer'! :msn-wink: pt
ps. you boys an't had a beer thread highjack for a while! Well done.

[sels1]

I found the site after googling for bike info. Joined up, but didnt post or do much until I attended last years Welly Xmas BBQ - went along knowing nobody, came away with a new bunch of friends and riding mates - been here ever since. Its the people.

[skelstar]

Instant friends just add motorcycle?
I liked that as soon as I posted 'hey its me', I got invited to a ride and green rep (yummy). It also gave me the confidence to walk up to a motorcyclist almost anywhere and start a conversation. v-cool.

[Joni]

I attended last years Welly Xmas BBQ - went along knowing nobody, came away with a new bunch of friends and riding mates
Yeah I remember that... that pic of us was really funny! :niceone:

Got to agree.... amazing people in Auckland, Welli and Chch on KB.

[Waylander]

The fact that it is the largest group of bikers I have ever been involved with since getting my wheels in the first place. Love that at any given point there will be a ride happening that I can just show up at. And if there isn't a ride, I can just start one and others will show up.

[Motu]

Because there are no gun threads here.

[Waylander]

Because there are no gun threads here.
Yet....:blip:

[John]

I liked the free nookie.

[scumdog]

Because there are no gun threads here.

I DID try, honest, I tried!

Like also the fact that it's not JUST motorbikes discussed on this site.:yes:

[John]

I DID try, honest, I tried!

Like also the fact that it's not JUST motorbikes discussed on this site.:yes:
and sex, and cops - in no particular order... or action or such practise deemed not godly... and such. zed????!?!?

[Goblin]

I've found the humorous banter totally addictive and logon whenever Im home. Although I'm still a noob I'm no longer a KB ride Virgin!:banana: Today was my first Coro Loop. Thanks Tristank for organising a wicked ride, and sorry you couldnt make it HDTboy. I hope to do loads more rides and with time make some lasting friendships.
About 20 years ago I tried to join a club and was rejected for only having 400CC's:nono: Now here is a cool bunch of people who dont judge you for what you ride and I kinda like that. I also like the silly smilies:doobey: not to mention the meetings and events:blip:
Thanks Spankme and everyone on here for a wicked site.:2thumbsup

[N4CR]

I liked the free nookie.

I only joined up for John.

Well to be serious he told me to check the forums out.. and I haven't looked back since. I never was a forum person back in my geeky days but KBR got me hooked bad eh!

Everyone on here is nice in real life.

except WINJA

[Ixion]

The insanity. And the nutters. And the thoughtfull and insightful philosophical debate. And the bikes

EDIT: Not a PT. I like the wide variety of people and the way that a bantering thread about beer or sex is balanced by a serious social or technical discussion on the next thread - and the wide variety of expertise on the site. Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto (No, Mr John , it doesn't mean what you think it does)

[James Deuce]

I can't be human then, because all humans are strange to me.

Except Motorcyclists.

I was just after riding buddies after an extended lay off from bikes. I got a lot more than I bargained for.

It's all Mangell6's fault too, so if you have any issues with me, take it up with him.

[Colapop]

I googled motorbikes or something like that. I found the site and thought sh*t I don't know anything about bikes like these people so didn't participate in any discussins until I did and I've really enjoyed it. I'm learning and getting helped and hopefully helping others (if only with words).
The best thing about this site - is all you people.

[skelstar]

I feel a rendition of 'Kumbaya' coming on.:)

[Colapop]

I feel a rendition of 'Kumbaya' coming on.:)
Oo Oo! I can collect the firewood for the campfire.

Everybody now.. "Micheal row your boat ....." :banana: :banana: :banana:
Hold hands and sing. You can *camp* with me...




:shake:

[thehollowmen]

the acceptance you all have of everybody.
Although we give each other stick, it is like a big family. Even with a few black sheep.

Nobody cares that Brent_B has numerous piercings in his dong, or that I make sex toys in my spare time... we're all good friendly people.

[James Deuce]

the acceptance you all have of everybody.
Although we give each other stick, it is like a big family. Even with a few black sheep.

Nobody cares that Brent_B has numerous piercings in his dong, or that I make sex toys in my spare time... we're all good friendly people.

I do worry that you look like Toadfish from Neighbours though!

[White trash]

And RR ,cause shes hot but taken by that other skinny white dude.

Shoulda seen it on Sat night mate, Miinnnnnnnnntttt-ahhhhhh!

[k14]

The thing I liked best about kb when I joined was the fact that no one posted complete and utter dribble just to get their post counts up. These days 99% of the stuff on here is just spam.

[danb]

I only joined up for John.

Well to be serious he told me to check the forums out.. and I haven't looked back since. I never was a forum person back in my geeky days but KBR got me hooked bad eh!

Everyone on here is nice in real life.

except WINJA

What a huge mistake - Next thing we will know it will be blocked on the firewall for excessive traffic :blink:

[Brian d marge]

I joined during the "Free Bike & Free Sheila" promotion. .

You to huh, I didnt know there was a free bike to, I thought is was a free beer and a bird ... So I was sort of hanging round till she was available ...Poor girl will be Knacked.....
As for the beer I drank that , sorry folks it was a special order of Busbys piston brew ...and it was dark.....
I think I joined cos I was bowled a googley by google and since no one threw tomatoes 0r confused me with big words like ohmygodimconfused

I stayed ....trouble is ...its addictive , so many good people , good info , pictures , jokes , oh and of course bikes

Thanks one and all

Stephen

[badlieutenant]

The thing I liked best about kb when I joined was the fact that no one posted complete and utter dribble just to get their post counts up. These days 99% of the stuff on here is just spam.
Ill second that.
I dont read all the spam these days so Im sure theres a "slow the spam down" thread out there somewhere.
might be nice to cap some members abilities to post.

Pretty much use kb to stay in touch with the good people Ive met on this site.
oh and the rallies!!! CRAZY :blip: :drinknsin :weird: (good on ya quasi)(and the fembots)
big ups to spankme and wari. (CAN you cap the uber spamors ??)

[Skunk]

Can't remember how I found it, but I was looking for info. And I found it.

That was three years ago... just.

Had been riding by myself, or doing tours with friends, but that was it.
Met some nice people on here.


:spudwave:


Damnit Dave - you never told me about the free bike offer... (you can have the girl.)

[Sketchy_Racer]

well im new here and not much has changed,

but what i like is that everyone is so straight up! If i post something silly (which quite often happens) ill be told about it, but so far i havnt had a personal attack like my frien ivan has had by a few mwmbers here!!

you know who you are

i think shit flinging is fine and a little bit of abuse is sweet as, as long as it is in reason

lots and lots of cool people here!! some not so nice, but ya cant please everyone :)

as long as KB is here so am i, so get used to it

Cheers, Glenn