Newb question...

[Deviant Esq]

Hey guys. Bit of a newb question, but at least I prepared you for it! :calm:

Been browsing through the forums pretty regularly since I joined up and have managed to pick up a bit of the slang used in here. But one thing I'm not sure about is 'filtering'. I've got an inkling but could someone please explain to me what it means? Thanks :D

Maybe someone could write a thread, sticky it, pop it in this forum - common biker slang and what it means. Things like 'lane splitting' don't make sense to someone who hasn't been associated with bikes / bikers before, but also any kind of local slang that's used on KB i.e. names for some types of bikes.

Thanks!

*Dons flameproof suit* :pinch:

[bugjuice]

the search tool can be a very good friend you know ;)

Filtering and lane splitting are the same thing.
Have a read thru the Survival forum (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49) which also has a sticky (top post thread) on filtering/lane splitting (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21150) since it's such a commonly asked question.

welcome too :niceone:

[Sniper]

Bugjuice just summed it up nicely

[Waylander]

There is something on biker slang in the FAQ. Not sure if it's still there but should still be.

[Deviant Esq]

The FAQ has two terms on it: Cage Driver and Tank Slapper. Don't worry, I've read those ;)

Thanks for that bugjuice. I probably should have used the search function or read through the Survival forum a bit more, but I forgot about either! :doh:

*Escapes with mild charring* :lol:

[bugjuice]

nah, that's ok, I guess Spank does need to update the FAQ bit..

If you get stuck, and you can't find what you're looking for, just send a quick PM to one of the more senior members (some who posts lots like these two) and ask them. That way, you save face, you get a direct answer, and you don't get char-grilled in a re-run-thread :niceone:
live un learn tho ;)

[Waylander]

PM to one of the more senior members (some who posts lots like these two) and ask them.
These two? You talking about me and Snipe? Cause you have more posts than me.

[bugjuice]

whats yer point?

[Sniper]

I always have information on things, wether its helpful or not is a different story. Seriously though, I don't mind offering help and advice to newbies, you have to learn.

[Deviant Esq]

Cheers guys! :cool:

Yeah I'll follow that advice in future. I don't do a great deal of posting myself, unless I know something about the topic or have something useful to add, so hopefully I won't be the subject of too many flames :msn-wink: Having said that, I don't mind being the butt of the occasional good natured prod from time to time as well - gotta have a laugh!

I'm not new to web forums, so I know how to behave. Mostly... > :drinkup:
I'm just new when it comes to motorbikes. But willing to learn - like Snipe says, gotta learn somehow :)

[Sniper]

Don't ever be worried about getting flamed mate. You realise that since you are in CHCH you have to put up with dangerous, lol

[Deviant Esq]

Have had the name mentioned to me but just in passing. Should I be worried? :chase:

Or should I do a search and find some posts by him?

[Sniper]

Have had the name mentioned to me but just in passing. Should I be worried? :chase:

Or should I do a search and find some posts by him?

No, he will find you....... don't stand next to him :pinch:

[hXc]

No, he will find you....... don't stand next to him :pinch:

...Or in front of

[bugjuice]

I don't mind being the butt of the occasional good natured prod from time to time as well - gotta have a laugh!
things like that, often get Snipe all wound up.. just watch what you say around him..

[Sniper]

things like that, often get Snipe all wound up.. just watch what you say around him..

Huh what? Don't make me get my whip out

[bugjuice]

you'd like that, wouldn't you? <img src="http://cs.kawiforums.com/forum_images/mod_smilie_whipping.gif"></img>

[ManDownUnder]

Huh what? Don't make me get my whip out

Yeah coz that means I'd have to set up the web cam again - and we all know what happened after that... well I don't think Sniper knew he was on - "live"... but I got good money out of it and Buggy seemed to enjoy it

[Sniper]

you'd like that, wouldn't you? <img src="http://cs.kawiforums.com/forum_images/mod_smilie_whipping.gif"></img>

:killingme :killingme :killingme :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[bugjuice]

Yeah coz that means I'd have to set up the web cam again - and we all know what happened after that... well I don't think Sniper knew he was on - "live"... but I got good money out of it and Buggy seemed to enjoy it
yeah, well personally, wasn't a bad performance
quite enjoyed it really

[bigbadwolf]

another word us noobs may not kno, what is a powerband? and what does it do? :ar15: :2guns: :)

[bugjuice]

again, search is your friend..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/search.php?searchid=770187

a thread about powerbands
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20502

[Sniper]

Yeah coz that means I'd have to set up the web cam again - and we all know what happened after that... well I don't think Sniper knew he was on - "live"... but I got good money out of it and Buggy seemed to enjoy it

WHAT??? Now I know why everyone calls me horse at work now......:eek5:

[Deviant Esq]

Bwahaha... wasn't expecting this thread to take the direction it has... but for now.... :corn:

:done:

[SPORK]

Benddover andd take eit likka mannn...

[Waylander]

you'd like that, wouldn't you? http://cs.kawiforums.com/forum_images/mod_smilie_whipping.gif
You know I was looking for a smilie like that the other day. except the one with the whip either needs to be a chick or look like a cat to get the metaphor I' looking for. Aye sniper.:lol:


Bwahaha... wasn't expecting this thread to take the direction it has... but for now....


Trust me, some of them get much worse.

[Deviant Esq]

Hehe ah good - gotta have entertainment!! There's been many a thread on KB I've read through in my as-of-yet short tenure here which I've had a good laugh at - some posts witty and inspiring enough to earn the poster some reputation points too :Punk:

Proper conversations? Absolutely, some points are really handy to know about. A good laugh during it? Even better :)

[raster]

Great to see you on HNut, I was new to biking and Forums :Oops: asked my share of Dum Qestins, still got a few more saved up for later use.

N

[Sniper]

You know I was looking for a smilie like that the other day. except the one with the whip either needs to be a chick or look like a cat to get the metaphor I' looking for. Aye sniper.:lol:

Ummmmmmm, I know nushing


Trust me, some of them get much worse.

This is mild