I'd just like to say

[Crasherfromwayback]

That this site would seem to have a great feel to it in general.
However, seeing as I'm A; New here. And B; Computer illiterate, I find it hard to believe just how 'above the rest' some of you people think you are.
I obviously upset certain people with an earlier reply, and that was never my intention. Humble apologies for that. My comments were intended to make us ALL realise we need to be as one.
"Talking shit here" in my world is a good thing.
It's what friends do.
Also, seeing as my typing looks like 'two pigeons feeding', it takes me a while to get a reply down.
I dropped it when it was (rightfully so) suggested.
Being shot down and told I'm full of shit I feel is a tad harsh.

Nice welcoming committee you have here.
The types that leave messages for me when they know I can't see their origin (in Reputation Received) and have a chance at putting the record straight?
And for those of you that question the size of my balls?
We'll have that comparison anytime anywhere there's a race track of ANY sort available for us to share.

I look forward to meeting the genuine enthusiasts from here, but I REALLY look forward to meeting the wanna be ones.

[Sensei]

Welcome & hope you don't find all of us abit over the top . Heading to Welly next weekend so would be good to meet ya & the Mad crew down there for a blast :scooter:

[WINJA]

your comments were outa place , they were in the wrong thread for a start and it made no sense , your feelings of sadness when someone dies are directly related to your closeness .
should i spell it out, if someone from our comuntiy here at kb died wheather i got on with them or not id feel sader than i would if it was some random dude i didnt know, and if that person was one of about 40 people on this site id feel sader still even though ive met fuck all from here.

[WINJA]

And for those of you that question the size of my balls?
We'll have that comparison anytime anywhere there's a race track of ANY sort available for us to share.

I look forward to meeting the genuine enthusiasts from here, but I REALLY look forward to meeting the wanna be ones.
YEAH OK WHATEVER

[crashe]

Welcome to KB.....

We are a friendly bunch... well most of us are...
Cowpoos will leave you alone cos you are a male..
He only checks out all the female newbies on the site...

Everyone can make a mistake and we learn from that....

BTW after about 130 odd days you will be able to see who gives you 'reps'... but they aren't the end all to what KB is about...

Yep we are a 'family' on here and we look out for each other...
we all have the one thing in common... that is motorbikes...

So hang in there, go out on some rides and you will learn to get to know who everyone is... Get to know the Wellington bunch...
check out the "Meetings and Event's" section for rides.

[u4ea]

......CAN WE ALL GET PAST THIS????????it sux when shit like this happens THERE ARE NO STRANGERS HERE ONLY FREINDS WE HAVNT YET MET..........R.I.P to our fallen

[Crasherfromwayback]

I know the Wellington Bunch, and for sure they're a great crew.
I work for Wellington Motorcycles.
And for the member that just HAD to twist the knife one more time....
Again, humble apologises, but I feel my reply was taken out of context.
Yeah obviously the wrong place to put it, but NEVER was any hurt, harm or insult meant.
We must marry, because you're obviously 100% perfect.
AND....you haven't seen the messages I've since recieved regarding 'balls'.
So I feel you're now having your turn at getting it wrong.

[WINJA]

i sent you no rep

[beyond]

i sent you no rep

Err, ummm, pardon my ignorance, but what's this rep everyones talking about?

How do you know when you get one and whats it for, eh? Please... :confused:

[Crasherfromwayback]

YEAH OK WHATEVER

Inspirational stuff.

[beyond]

Oh, sorry Crasherfromwayback.
Welcome to the org. I put me foot in things when I was first on too. You've apologised, like I did ages ago and that's the main thing.

Stay cool. :)

[OMG]

In forums like this, sometimes the sentiment get lost and things get taken the wrong way - it happens. I thought it was harsh the first time someone gave me negative rep points, but now I don't give a shit - they're just rep points (but if anyone would like to give me some more positive rep points, they'd be greatfully received!!). I guess what I'm trying to say is that there are passionate people here, and sometimes we wont all agree, but we are all passionate about motorcycles, and that's the glue that binds us together. Oh gees, let's all hug :hug:

[Ixion]

Err, ummm, pardon my ignorance, but what's this rep everyones talking about?

How do you know when you get one and whats it for, eh? Please... :confused:
Eh - the little green squares on the right of each post. Someone give syou good rep, is a green point, bad rep a red point. Hopefully more green than red click on User CP in the menu to see what it was for. After a bit you get to see who gave it you.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Err, ummm, pardon my ignorance, but what's this rep everyones talking about?

How do you know when you get one and whats it for, eh? Please... :confused:

Turns out 'Members' who've done their apprentiship here can leave you messages in the 'Reputation Recieved' area....only as I'm new, I can't see who they're from.
Brave stuff.
And most welcoming.

[crashe]

Err, ummm, pardon my ignorance, but what's this rep everyones talking about?

How do you know when you get one and whats it for, eh? Please... :confused:

Check below where I have written little green boxes... thats your rep score..
to check it click on 'user cp' and then you will see all the coments to get your green or maybe red reps.

Bike: Suzuki GSX1400
Location: Auckland
Posts: 261
little green boxes

[beyond]

Eh - the little green squares on the right of each post. Someone give syou good rep, is a green point, bad rep a red point. Hopefully more green than red click on User CP in the menu to see what it was for. After a bit you get to see who gave it you.


Thanks mate. Learn something every day. :)

Wondered what all those cubes and things were for.

[onearmedbandit]

Use the FAQ

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/faq.php?s=&do=search&q=rep&match=all&titlesonly=0

[Sparky Bills]

I know the Wellington Bunch, and for sure they're a great crew.
I work for Wellington Motorcycles.



You know that pack of wankers?:whistle:
Sucks to be you bro:yeah:

[oldrider]

Hello, welcome to KB. :ride:

I see you have found out that it can get hot in the kitchen! :kick:

We just have to make our own choises about that. :eek:

When I first came on here I didn't know what the hell some of them were on about. :scratch:

still don't sometimes, I think it's called the generation gap! :spudwow:

Can be sort of like being on another planet. :spudbn: see you out there. :banana: Cheers John.

[Harry33]

I have one green box...haha..mind you I don't really ever have anything smart to say, probably a good thing it keeps me out of trouble.

[scumdog]

Thanks mate. Learn something every day. :)

Wondered what all those cubes and things were for.

And a 'red' does not mean the sender is necessarily giving you 'bad rep' - it could be as it says: they MAY just disagree with what you posted.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Oh, sorry Crasherfromwayback.
Welcome to the org. I put me foot in things when I was first on too. You've apologised, like I did ages ago and that's the main thing.

Stay cool. :)

Hey Dude, never an issue, and thanks.
But it's the messages left for me in the 'Reputation Recieved' bit that has wound me up.
Not from you, but from the rest.
Like I say, I've been in the bike industry for a fu*king long time, and I've seen just about it all....but some of this spinless shit?
pah.

[Sniper]

Welcome dude. Remember, its the internet, don't take anything seriously. The day you do is the day you need a life

[onearmedbandit]

I spoke with crasherfromwayback via pm and he had no intent of offending anyone, more just trying to emphasise that we are all from a 'family' of riders. Maybe wasn't the best thread to do it in, but the point he makes is right. However I don't think anyone here doesn't feel something inside when you read of or see a bike fatality.

[Harry33]

Hey and on the positive side your done 12 posts :) haha. I think it took me a couple of weeks to do that.

[beyond]

I spoke with crasherfromwayback via pm and he had no intent of offending anyone, more just trying to emphasise that we are all from a 'family' of riders. Maybe wasn't the best thread to do it in, but the point he makes is right. However I don't think anyone here doesn't feel something inside when you read of or see a bike fatality.


Yes, I agree. It's very unpleasant hearing about a biker down, even if you never met them and have no idea who they are. :(

[Crasherfromwayback]

Welcome dude. Remember, its the internet, don't take anything seriously. The day you do is the day you need a life

Fair call too.
I've had plenty of time on my hands due to a nasty injury I received at Wanganui on Boxing Day, only just returned to work last Monday.
Hasn't made me bitter and twisted like some of these clowns.
Whilst I fully realise it is the internet, it's the fact that some of these so called 'Kiwi Bikers' are so quick to judge and condem a fellow? biker for an honest and well meaning era of judgement and timing.

They are the ones that are yet to learn what it is to be a true biker.
Some, by the sound of it, will never grasp it.

[Cookie]

Welcome to KB.

Whatever your intentions, you wanted to get all clever in the middle of a thread about a biker's death.

Even got the cheek to start a "Lets bitch aout KB" thread, and you have been here how many days?

My recommendation - keep your fingers still for a bit, read a few posts and learn the lay of the land.

If you decide to stay then I am sure you will eventually enjoy the place.

Best wishes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Welcome to KB.

Whatever your intentions, you wanted to get all clever in the middle of a thread about a biker's death.

Even got the cheek to start a "Lets bitch aout KB" thread, and you have been here how many days?

My recommendation - keep your fingers still for a bit, read a few posts and learn the lay of the land.

If you decide to stay then I am sure you will eventually enjoy the place.

Best wishes.

Perfect example thanks.
"Lets bitch about KB"? Actually, I do believe my comments regarding 'KB' were positive.
Get all clever? Mate, you're a sad excuse if I've ever come across one.
Cheek?
Well Mr Pot.....look in the mirror if you dare.
My comments were not meant to insult or hurt, yours obviously are.
You're a true Tossbag.

[WINJA]

Perfect example thanks.
"Lets bitch about KB"? Actually, I do believe my comments regarding 'KB' were positive.
Get all clever? Mate, you're a sad excuse if I've ever come across one.
Cheek?
Well Mr Pot.....look in the mirror if you dare.
My comments were not meant to insult or hurt, yours obviously are.
You're a true Tossbag.
I THOUGHT YOU TRIED TO SELL BIKES OR SOMETHING FOR A LIVING, I SEE YOUR DOING A GREAT PR JOB , GOOD LUCK

[Harry33]

Take it all with a grain of salt in this place. Theres the good, the bad and the just plain stupid. Obviously it hurts more if we do know the person who passed on, but i can see your point it is sad when any biker goes down.

There is no right or wrong, just opinions, in the end the guy aint coming back and wether we argue back and forth how much he matters it aint going to bring him back.

I guess enjoy your riding while you got it, you never know when you have had your last ride.

Yip I agree with Dynamytus50...lives to short to sit around and argue.

[Slingshot]

Welcome.

You posted this in the wrong place :banana:, should have been in the newbie section...I don't actually give a shit but just though I'd point that out.


Enjoy your stay.

[crashe]

Hey guys.. lets all chill out here ok...

Lets us all think about the families and friends of those riders that passed away today while they were out riding their bikes today.
RIP to the 3 riders.



http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3640154a10,00.html
Third motorcycle fatality takes toll to five
17 April 2006

The death of a third motorcyclist took the Easter road toll to five.

The 32-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a car at in Hastings about 6pm.

His female passenger is in serious condition in Hastings Hopsital, said Hastings police Sergeant Gary McFadyen.

Police want to speak to witnesses to the accident which happened at the intersection Pakowhai and Ruahapia roads.

It was the third fatal crash involving motorcyclists on Monday.

A St John Ambulance spokesman said one person died shortly before 4.30pm when a motorcycle collided with a tractor near Matamata. No further details were available.

A motorcyclist also died at the scene of a collision with a car on Waingaro Road in Te Kowhai, just north of Hamilton.

Inspector Paul Marshall, from the police northern communications centre, said emergency services were called about 11.03am today. No other details were available..........

[Cookie]

I THOUGHT YOU TRIED TO SELL BIKES OR SOMETHING FOR A LIVING, I SEE YOUR DOING A GREAT PR JOB , GOOD LUCK

Have to agree Winja. I was looking at a bike for sale at that place just the other day thinking, what would it cost to ship it up? Seriously.

Not to worry Crasherfromwayback. I am sure there are people here who have survived this sort of intro to KiwiBiker (or even worse) and still made a positive contribution in the end. It does look like you have a struggle on your hands though.

The "Best Wishes" was genuine.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I THOUGHT YOU TRIED TO SELL BIKES OR SOMETHING FOR A LIVING, I SEE YOUR DOING A GREAT PR JOB , GOOD LUCK

It's great that you should mention that.
I have to put up with shit attitudes from people from time to time at work.
But I don't have to bother in my spare time.
Yeah I do sell bikes for a living.
Funny thing is, despite what people may think of salesmen, you don't survive if you're a full of shit tosser.
I guess seeing as I have a large and loyal customer base that keeps growing over the years and throughout the different franchises I've worked in, I should feel I'm doing something right yeah?
Do I make mistakes? Hell yeah.
But.....
Honesty, integrity, and an open and friendly nature are the things that keep you at the top and in the scene.
Come and see me some time, I'd love to sell you your next bike.

[Motu]

I didn't see anything wrong with your first posts,but they certainly have a little ''cleek'' going here,someone throws their toy out of the pram and there's a feeding frenzy - just ignore the fuckers.

[WINJA]

It's great that you should mention that.
I have to put up with shit attitudes from people from time to time at work.
But I don't have to bother in my spare time.
Yeah I do sell bikes for a living.
Funny thing is, despite what people may think of salesmen, you don't survive if you're a full of shit tosser.
I guess seeing as I have a large and loyal customer base that keeps growing over the years and throughout the different franchises I've worked in, I should feel I'm doing something right yeah?
Do I make mistakes? Hell yeah.
But.....
Honesty, integrity, and an open and friendly nature are the things that keep you at the top and in the scene.
Come and see me some time, I'd love to sell you your next bike.
YOUR NOT ALONE ,THERES SOME OTHER BIKE SALESMEN ON THIS SITE , THEY JUST SEEM TO HAVE MORE OF A GIFT WITH PEOPLE THAN YOU DO.

AS FOR SALESMEN BEING SCUM I DONT THINK MOST OF US WOULD SAY THAT ABOUT BIKE SALEMEN , MAYBE SOME CAR SALESMEN LIKE FROSTY FOR INSTANCE .

SAYING THAT , I THINK THE WHOLE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY NEEDS A BOOT IN THE ARSE

[Crasherfromwayback]

I didn't see anything wrong with your first posts,but they certainly have a little ''cleek'' going here,someone throws their toy out of the pram and there's a feeding frenzy - just ignore the fuckers.

No way!
Mate.....I'm loving it.
I thrive on stuff like this....have a look at some of their 'perspectives' and 'jabs'.
Not exactly well informed or hard to combat. And a good way to pass the time.
Just wish I'd signed up while I was off work.....

[Crasherfromwayback]

YOUR NOT ALONE ,THERES SOME OTHER BIKE SALESMEN ON THIS SITE , THEY JUST SEEM TO HAVE MORE OF A GIFT WITH PEOPLE THAN YOU DO.

AS FOR SALESMEN BEING SCUM I DONT THINK MOST OF US WOULD SAY THAT ABOUT BIKE SALEMEN , MAYBE SOME CAR SALESMEN LIKE FROSTY FOR INSTANCE .

SAYING THAT , I THINK THE WHOLE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY NEEDS A BOOT IN THE ARSE

Hey look, you've not sent me a barbed message to my 'Reputation Received' area, so all good.
I'm not at work now, so I feel I can say whatever I truly think when attempts are made to gun me down.
Because I'm a straight up honest guy.
I'll help you with all of my years experiance as best as I can if you are doing business with me, and I've even been known to send a potential customer elsewhere if I don't feel I've got what they need.

But if said customer wants the bike I have available to him/her, and he/she chooses to talk to me like shit, I'll smile and take their money.
But I'm not trying to take money off said (luckily few and far between in the bike world) nasty people here.
Just trying to get the facts straight.

So I speak my mind.
I'll never apologise for that.

[oldrider]

Hey there Crasherfromwayback, you didn't happen to borrow your shovel from George Bush did you?
It sort of seems to dig the same kind of holes! I'd get it checked if I were you.:blip: Cheers John.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hey there Crasherfromwayback, you didn't happen to borrow your shovel from George Bush did you?
It sort of seems to dig the same kind of holes! I'd get it checked if I were you.:blip: Cheers John.

Actually my good fellow, I far prefer a 'Spade'.

It would however, appear that the 'Good Mr Bush' taught you to read.

Try again.
Although this time pay attention to what I actually said.
If you understand it second time 'round, You MAY find it'll make a difference.
If not, I'm sorry I can't help.

[Crasherfromwayback]

To the person that told me to "Learn some manners".
I thank you.
I was always told it was polite to let people know who was talking to them.
The truth, (despite certain people not being able to handle it) is quite a different thing to manners.

Have a nice night.

[Insanity_rules]

When ya get a lot of people in one place, you also get a lot of opinions. People here are a normally pretty caring bunch ie help when you need it or condolence when a biker falls.

[Rashika]

welll... I'd just like to say...

Welcome to KB and a right royal welcome you got for yourself eh? Mind you I guess its probably a little deserved seeing as ya kinda jumped in without a lifejacket, but hey guess we all learn from experience dont we? DONT WE??
Not that it takes a lot to get some here riled up... HINT: dont mention trucks, crossing white lines or group riding distances ok? :killingme

Hmm so you went into the hay at Wangas huh? Prob saw it happen tho didn't get that gooda pic. Hope your recovery continues ok, and you get back on it soon.
That said, have fun on KB and just remember what it is actually about... y'know RIDING bikes. I think a few on here tend to forget that, and think it is more about seeing how much shit can be stirred... yeah sometimes me too ;)

Weather superb down here at present, 2 trips to Akers over the weekend, lots of summit road riding, great twisty shit, plus some jelly wrestling at the rural pub we visit... YES WINGA real jelly wrestling :spudflip: tho it was a bit average i have to say

[Albino]

Hasn't made me bitter and twisted like some of these clowns.
Whilst I fully realise it is the internet, it's the fact that some of these so called 'Kiwi Bikers' are so quick to judge and condem a fellow? biker for an honest and well meaning era of judgement and timing.

They are the ones that are yet to learn what it is to be a true biker.
Some, by the sound of it, will never grasp it.

Get off your horse, consider the fact that you may have deserved the "bad rep" and shut the fuck up. If you came into my house carrying on like a horses arse such as you are now then I'd tell you to fuck off.

Welcome to our house.

[scumdog]

welll... I'd just like to say...

Weather superb down here at present, 2 trips to Akers over the weekend, lots of summit road riding, great twisty shit, plus some jelly wrestling at the rural pub we visit... YES WINGA real jelly wrestling :spudflip: tho it was a bit average i have to say


Good to see that epitome of rural culture (jelly wrestling) is alive and well!

We had it down here, would have given it a go when I visited the Rosie but didn't have a spare uniform, dang!!:crazy:
Yep c.f.w.b. certainly got a right royal welcome to KB - I guess you've got the hang of it now c.f.w.b.??

[Rashika]

Get off your horse, consider the fact that you may have deserved the "bad rep" and shut the fuck up. If you came into my house carrying on like a horses arse such as you are now then I'd tell you to fuck off.

Welcome to our house.
see now HERE is the sorta shit I was talking about... I dunno, been here 5 mins and knows the whole site :no: Been here almost a year and i still think most of ya bastards are crazy ;)


Good to see that epitome of rural culture (jelly wrestling) is alive and well!

We had it down here, would have given it a go when I visited the Rosie but didn't have a spare uniform, dang!!:crazy:

oooooo now THAT I would PAID to see SD! :woohoo: Next time can I bring something for you to change into? It wont be too damaging to your profession...I promise :innocent:

[Hitcher]

Welcome to our gargre. As you have noted, it is full of love and disrespect.

[Crasherfromwayback]

welll... I'd just like to say...

Welcome to KB and a right royal welcome you got for yourself eh? Mind you I guess its probably a little deserved seeing as ya kinda jumped in without a lifejacket, but hey guess we all learn from experience dont we? DONT WE??
Not that it takes a lot to get some here riled up... HINT: dont mention trucks, crossing white lines or group riding distances ok? :killingme

Hmm so you went into the hay at Wangas huh? Prob saw it happen tho didn't get that gooda pic. Hope your recovery continues ok, and you get back on it soon.

Weather superb down here at present, 2 trips to Akers over the weekend, lots of summit road riding, great twisty shit, plus some jelly wrestling at the rural pub we visit... YES WINGA real jelly wrestling :spudflip: tho it was a bit average i have to say


Cheers to you!
Yeah bloody nearly lost my right foot, long slow road to recovery, but I hope I'll be right by Wanganui '06'!
Where are the wrestling pictures then eh??

[Crasherfromwayback]

If you came into my house carrying on like a horses arse such as you are now then I'd tell you to fuck off.

Welcome to our house.[/QUOTE]

Not much chance of that.
I don't tend to visit too many caves.

[surfchick]

Hello!
yes you had a baptism by fire...main bung thing (first of many...)i did when i was first here was post in the wrong forums. Finally meandered around enough to find my posts again . yay.

[Deano]

G'day maaaate - how the hell are ya.

I saw your crash on tv and it looked pretty nasty alright, as evidenced by your injuries. That's a long time off work.

Welcome to KB anyway - well done on making a grand entrance !!

Hope you and the lady are well - I will have to call in to work and catch up soon.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hello!
yes you had a baptism by fire...main bung thing (first of many...)i did when i was first here was post in the wrong forums. Finally meandered around enough to find my posts again . yay.
Oh yes indeed, but it's all good.

[Crasherfromwayback]

G'day maaaate - how the hell are ya.

I saw your crash on tv and it looked pretty nasty alright, as evidenced by your injuries. That's a long time off work.

Welcome to KB anyway - well done on making a grand entrance !!

Hope you and the lady are well - I will have to call in to work and catch up soon.

Howdy!
Yeah I'm back for 1/2 days now till I get some strength back into the joint, it's about all it can handle for now.
I'm well as is 'the lady', although she's not 'my' lady anymore.
Nice to hear from ya, no doubt see you soon.
Cheers.

[imdying]

Actually my good fellow, I far prefer a 'Spade'.

It would however, appear that the 'Good Mr Bush' taught you to read.

Try again.
Although this time pay attention to what I actually said.
If you understand it second time 'round, You MAY find it'll make a difference.
If not, I'm sorry I can't help.
Fair enough, but remember you don't actually have to troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll) to do that... you'll have plenty of time in the regular threads for that.

[White trash]

Get off your horse, consider the fact that you may have deserved the "bad rep" and shut the fuck up. If you came into my house carrying on like a horses arse such as you are now then I'd tell you to fuck off.

Welcome to our house.
"Our" house?! Can you fucken read? What's it say at the top of the screen. No not the Hewlett PAckard symbol, beneath it. Something about a site for all New Zealand motorcyclists.

Funny how there's allways somebody willing to dig an ill informed oar in around here and stir shit creek for the sake of it. Oh yeah, that's me.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fair enough, but remember you don't actually have to troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll) to do that... you'll have plenty of time in the regular threads for that.

Good word, and fair call.
Wasn't actually my intention, but it's too late now innit?

[Crasherfromwayback]

"Our" house?! Can you fucken read? What's it say at the top of the screen. No not the Hewlett PAckard symbol, beneath it. Something about a site for all New Zealand motorcyclists.

Funny how there's allways somebody willing to dig an ill informed oar in around here and stir shit creek for the sake of it. Oh yeah, that's me.
Yeah mate, how the hell do you take a pinky coloured totally bald specimen seriously anyway?

[White trash]

And for the record, thanks for someone starting an entertaining thread on here. It's been a fucken boring Easter KB wise.

[scumdog]

And for the record, thanks for someone starting an entertaining thread on here. It's been a fucken boring Easter KB wise.

And YOU attempted to rectify that how????:rolleyes:

[sels1]

Yeah bloody nearly lost my right foot, long slow road to recovery, but I hope I'll be right by Wanganui '06'

Aha, now I know who you are....I saw that crash live, I did.
Welcome aboard the site mate. Glad to see yr back on deck.
I'll PM ya

[White trash]

And YOU attempted to rectify that how????:rolleyes:
By spending the weekend baiting cops and doing runners. On my minimoto. Fucken "Eagle" didn't even stand a show.

Actually, was out all weekend practicing dumb shit on the pit bike, spending time with my kids, brother and lovely partner. Missed you guys like a hole in the head :)

[Lord Derosso]

Sorry to see some members took your comments the wrong way but you should try out TM if you want real nutters and word wars. I am a newbie as well and have found that KB members are generally darn good folk and OK a bit harsh at times but thats the internet as someone said. Glad to see you are back. I came in to see you re the Gizxif600 and some tyres in New Years and heard about your crash. Folks, this man sold me my bike six months ago and was very considerate and gave me additional deals like three months warrantly. I am not trying to sell his workplace as I have since brought tyres etc eslewhere and I have no interest in where folks buy their bikes from BUT I do know a honest salesman ... then again do they exist?? Just joking P. Hes come clean and apologised so I cant see any sense in further poo dropping.
I am on holiday and reving to get some good rides in as the weather is suppose to come fine tomorrow. cheers all

[Crasherfromwayback]

Glad to hear you're gonna be able to get the time to ride a bit more.
Hope the GSX is still doing what you want from it.
I can't wait till I can swing a leg over a bike again, shouldn't be too far away now, even if I've gotta fit trainer wheels!
All I've gotta do now is convince my boss I'll bring it back in one piece....

Ride safe.

[Lord Derosso]

At least you have winter to get things sorted. Yes the GSX is great fun now I dumped those old 'original'? tyres. Been taking her around the Bays and Haywoods the odd weekend. Still only done 300 miles on her but thats all going to change later in the year and I head north to visit friends and family from BOP to North Cape. Will drop in one day and see you as I am curious about the center stand mounting been in place and the L bracket on the exhaust pile, and the fact that theres a center stand showing in a parts cat. so can you actually get one for the 600F's? Make life a lot easier. Cheers

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah I think your bike still had the genuine fitments on (IRC perhaps?)....not so great, especially as it gets colder and wetter.
From memory centre stands were fitted certain years in certain markets, but I'm (only semi) sure that the 'Katana' series you got never came to us with them fitted.
Give me a buzz at work when you get a mo, I'll follow it up for you.
I wouldn't mind betting we'd be able to sorce one from a wrecker for you rather than splashing out on a new one....bet it costs a mint.

[Lord Derosso]

I dont intend to spend anymore on the bike until later in the year as its cost me a lot to get new gear and tyres recently and yes I have been checking out local wreckers websites though at the end of the day theres a guy on this site whom makes and sells what appears to be very good 'paddock' stands for $120. Of course, having a center stand is useful when you arent at home and need to check the back wheel etc. cheers

[pritch]

When I first came on here I didn't know what the hell some of them were on about. :scratch: still don't sometimes,

Not at all sure that anyone else does either....

Specially when we feel particularly eloquent after the wine or whatever we had with dinner :drinkup:

[dangerous]

By spending the weekend baiting cops and doing runners. On my minimoto. Fucken "Eagle" didn't even stand a show.

Hey same...... rebuilt the MT bucket (after busting it... fn 2strokes) anyway what better way to run it in than blast down the main north rd (state H/W1) and round the local streets and meat works..... not a pig anywere :apumpin:

[Pixie]

I dont intend to spend anymore on the bike until later in the year as its cost me a lot to get new gear and tyres recently and yes I have been checking out local wreckers websites though at the end of the day theres a guy on this site whom makes and sells what appears to be very good 'paddock' stands for $120. Of course, having a center stand is useful when you arent at home and need to check the back wheel etc. cheers
The Tool Shed has hydraulic motorcycle jacks for $159
Lifts 500kg,way better than paddock stands

[Rashika]

Where are the wrestling pictures then eh??
well heres one...courtesy of SuziQ...
It was...errr...interesting one could say

[Harry33]

well heres one...courtesy of SuziQ...
It was...errr...interesting one could say

Am I missing something here...explain please haha

[Crasherfromwayback]

well heres one...courtesy of SuziQ...
It was...errr...interesting one could say
Cheers for that, looks like a fun time!
A mate of mine who's normally really straight laced dived into the jelly wrestling pool at one of our local spots after a few too many drinks.
Tie, shirt, pants and jacket off....dived in he did...only to be beaten up by the girls and thrown out quick smart.
10 outta 10 for effort though!
Cheers.

[sugilite]

Heyya Mate, Welcome to the site.
See you made a splash on your entrance lol
What is it about people that cannot accept a honest apology, sheesh.
I lurked for ages and still managed to fuck up and post in the wrong threads when I started here, and prob still do.

Now folks, not that this boy needs defending, however just for the record and somthing to ponder over....
One does not win national road race titles having small nads and no skillz. (all respect to Karin Pavich who does not have nads, but sure has the skillz)
Neither could one be accused of being a poor salesperson when they have set many monthly sales records at one of NZ's most successfull bike shops.
Not because they are slick brown tounged, but because they are straight up balanced individuals that have a lot of respect right across the full spectrum o Motorcycling genres.

Now mate, about suggesting my good mate McGovern is a bed shitter, I'm going to have to red rep ya for that one. :tugger:
Now bend over bad boy and take your medicine :devil2:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Rather continue to get slagged of here than accept that sort of punishment!

[snuffles]

Inspirational stuff.


way to go........ antagonise, I tried that and it didnt work. so play nice.

[buellbabe]

Well hi there Crasher... yikes you sure have upset some of the locals but you seem to be handling it so I guess its all good eh?! And whatever you originally said that earned you the bad rep has been apologised for so isn't it time to play nice people?
Kb is a cool site but some peeps do let themselves get a tad worked up over things. Whenever I read something that makes me see red I take that as my signal to give it a rest for awhile (I have an explosive temper but theres no way I am gonna have a go at someone on an open forum, I prefer to do that sort of thing face-to-face!).:devil2:
Anyways all that aside this site is about more than ranting and raving, its about meeting other bikers, swapping stories, getting advice etc...
Enjoy the ride!:ride:

[vs04]

Welcome to KB mate,outstanding entrance i must say.Next time i,m in the shop i,ll say hi.Cheers.:clap:

[Bonez]

I look forward to meeting the genuine enthusiasts from here, but I REALLY look forward to meeting the wanna be ones.

I'm quite curious to know your definition of a "genuine" motorcycle enthusiast?

[DemonWolf]

hahaa.. well that was a interesting read.. to say the least.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm quite curious to know your definition of a "genuine" motorcycle enthusiast?

But to me it's someone who has the passion for riding and owning bikes that comes before all else. Someone who's taken the knocks and come back for more no matter what. Someone that says with pride, "yeah I ride", and someone that accepts others that do likewise NO MATTER what they ride, like the family we are and need to be to not get pushed around by the masses that'd love to see us dissapear.
I've sold bikes to politicians who are more a true biker than some of the 'club members' I deal with. Some people that buy SJ50's are more so. It's the look in the eyes of someone who's truly hooked that says it all.
Am I an obnoxious c*nt?
Hell yeah.
Outspoken?
No doubt.
Outta line more often than not?
Yeah, but I don't care.
Am I a true enthusiast?
Mate, I've got the scares to prove it, and I bet I'll get more yet.
LOVE IT.
It's been my life.
And I love it.
I hope you do too.

[Albino]

But to me it's someone who has the passion for riding and owning bikes that comes before all else..
except talking crap on the internet:

Total Posts: 49 (13.31 posts per day)
:rofl:

[Crasherfromwayback]

except talking crap on the internet:

Total Posts: 49 (13.31 posts per day)
:rofl:

But I can't ride just now due to a nasty injury...what's your excuse?
Wife not give you enough spending money to put gas in your VN?

[Brett]

except talking crap on the internet:

Total Posts: 49 (13.31 posts per day)
:rofl:

Dude your newer than he is...trybe nice:gob:

Crasher, some people say they want to go out with a bang...seems you decided to come into the scene with a bang:nya:
Don't take things too seriously here. Some people, most of us, are strong opinioned sometimes, but everyone i have met on here so far is a good person...those i haven't met yet...i look forward to.


But everybody just chill out...buy each other a beer:doobey: ...or give me some good rep.. so few people have yet!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dude your newer than he is...trybe nice:gob:

Crasher, some people say they want to go out with a bang...seems you decided to come into the scene with a bang:nya:
Don't take things too seriously here. Some people, most of us, are strong opinioned sometimes, but everyone i have met on here so far is a good person...those i haven't met yet...i look forward to.


But everybody just chill out...buy each other a beer:doobey: ...or give me some good rep.. so few people have yet!

I'm gonna give you good rep, beacuse you're onto it.
Now good old Albino Boy here wants to continue the slagging contest, and that's fine too. I know I should just send him a PM, but he's not worthy.
I'd rather slag him off here. WHY?
Because I just bet he's a closet sausage jockey that's saved hard enough (easy when you've got no friends) to rush out and buy himself a 'lifestyle'.
He's a 'BIKER' now with his VN.
He knows all about what it is to be one.....right PINKY?
I'd say the only scars he has are scuff marks on his knob.

[Crasherfromwayback]

except talking crap on the internet:

Total Posts: 49 (13.31 posts per day)
:rofl:

tell us all your life history of motorcycling....
If you ride a VN through choice and you've been riding all your life great.
If I'm right about you....fuck up.
Prove me wrong, I'll happily apologise here publicly.

[u4ea]

.......i crash too,love the thrill and freedom of being a motorcyclist.cant tell you to play nice so i wont!!!!!!!!!!!!just dont pick on me :nya: and hope to see you back on the track soon .....and try not to hold up the racing next time please:ride: :bleh: :niceone:

[Bonez]

So as I asumed, this is just one of those "HEY LOOK AT ME!! I MADE IT TO KB!! self promotion threads :yes: BTW welcome.

Ok, move along. Nothing to see here.:zzzz:

Hey Spankme, can you move this to general rambling area and give him another bad rep. :nono:

Don't want this thread hogging the General area now, do we? :whocares:

[vs04]

So as I asumed, this is just one of those "HEY LOOK AT ME!! I MADE IT TO KB!! self promotion threads :yes: BTW welcome.

Ok, move along. Nothing to see here.:zzzz:

Hey Spankme, can you move this to general rambling area and give him another bad rep. :nono:

Don't want this thread hogging the General area now, do we? :whocares:
Hang on a minute mate,you asked him to define genuine motorcycle enthusiast,to which he did rather well i,d say and now you slag him off for it.Whats the problem,didn,t you meet the criteria that he described or do you enjoy TRYING to stir shit.

[White trash]

YAhoo! I'm a genuine biker by Crashers definition.

And for the record, he probably knows more about "real" bikers than anyone else on this site. How many bikes do ya reckon you've sold in the past ten years outta one shop?

[buellbabe]

yeah me too... some of my non-biker friends reckon engine oil runs in my veins... obsessed? who me? ( and I REALLY don't give a shit what ya ride so long as yr riding :-) )

[Crasherfromwayback]

YAhoo! I'm a genuine biker by Crashers definition.

And for the record, he probably knows more about "real" bikers than anyone else on this site. How many bikes do ya reckon you've sold in the past ten years outta one shop?
You certainly are my friend....
Gotta love the guy that asked my to define a true enthusiast then rarked me up for doing so!
I'd better not go into numbers here mate, that's self promomtion don't ya know!!!
Hope the weathers been better for ya, look forward to catching up with you guys at some stage soon.

[Crasherfromwayback]

.......i crash too,love the thrill and freedom of being a motorcyclist.cant tell you to play nice so i wont!!!!!!!!!!!!just dont pick on me :nya: and hope to see you back on the track soon .....and try not to hold up the racing next time please:ride: :bleh: :niceone:
Yeah I'll be back.
And I would've got off the track sooner if I could've!
To top it all off, the ambulance guys asked me..."do you know where you are?"

Aahhh..."hello...in the back of an ambulance?"

[oldrider]

Wow Crasherfromwayback, you sure are a stayer.:first:
You came on in out of the cold, accidentally pooed the bed, weathered the storm and looks like you are now coming up smelling of roses.(well perhaps racing fuel)
Well done, I am impressed :yes: Cheers John.

[Ixion]

'Ere, Guv, godda truck load of metaphors 'ere, wot I've bin told t'deliver. 'pparently yer runnin' short. Where ya wan' 'em, then. Bloody smelly fings they are, be glad to get shut ov 'em.

[Paul in NZ]

Um? Whats this thread about? I read it all and I'm still not sure?

BTW - I'm NOT a real motorcycle enthusiast. I'm a complete and utter fake! I sold a genuinely collectable bike to fund Vickis engagement ring 28 years ago and sold other bikes to finance family stuff. I even tried to get interested in Classic cars (still am actually). I'd sell the lot if she asked me! (I'd try and talk her out of it of course)

I like going on holidays in the car and I've been know to deliberately shun other motorcyclists because I don't have much in common with them and my experiences are in the past, not the future.

I walk into most bike shops and stare blankly at most modern bikes and no blood races or breath quickens.. nada, zip. (I like buying tyres, batteries and stuff from WMC though - I bought 4 last year and 2 so far this year) and every time I get a bit of dough together I by increasingly desperate old wrecks for too much $ that could easily purchase a new Suzuki.

However, I will admit to being enthusiastic about real motorcycles and owning a very impressive pile of classic bike magzines. I'm so old I own genuine Stadium MkVII's that I bought new and used.

[Bonez]

You certainly are my friend....
Gotta love the guy that asked my to define a true enthusiast then rarked me up for doing so!
It's called trolling. Happens quite often.

Edit-It's an art form obnoxious old cunts learn at quite an early stage when exposed to internet forums.

[Albino]

But to me it's someone who has the passion for riding and owning bikes that comes before all else.
Mate, I've got the scares to prove it, and I bet I'll get more yet..


that's saved hard enough (easy when you've got no friends) to rush out and buy himself a 'lifestyle'.
He's a 'BIKER' now with his VN.
He knows all about what it is to be one.....right PINKY?
I'd say the only scars he has are scuff marks on his knob.

tell us all your life history of motorcycling....
If you ride a VN through choice and you've been riding all your life great.
If I'm right about you....fuck up.
Prove me wrong, I'll happily apologise here publicly.


I bet there are more than a few people who's passion for their families or friends comes before their bikes. Are these people not hard-core enough to be on this site? Or those who got into biking at an older age and are discovering the thrill and freedom of riding in a different manner to those who got into it young? Or those who don't think it's cool to fall off a bike - are they not bikers either?

All interesting considering your earlier quote "we're all family" :eek:

[White trash]

No. He was ASKED what HIS deffinition of a real biker was. Crasher gave it. If you don't like that deffinition, come up with your own.

Mine is this: Someone who can get 'round Manfeid on an 883 Harley in one minute, nineteen seconds. Or better, one minute sixteen on a 250cc production bike.

Can't do that? Not a real biker. Sorry.




(Stop looking for things to get bent outta shape over and go for a ride will ya?)

[sugilite]

No. He was ASKED what HIS deffinition of a real biker was. Crasher gave it. If you don't like that deffinition, come up with your own.

Mine is this: Someone who can get 'round Manfeid on an 883 Harley in one minute, nineteen seconds. Or better, one minute sixteen on a 250cc production bike.

Can't do that? Not a real biker. Sorry.




(Stop looking for things to get bent outta shape over and go for a ride will ya?)
Does a 1:17 on my one and only 4 lap RGV250 ride at manfield on totally fucked tyres sneak me in?

[roogazza]

Um? Whats this thread about? I read it all and I'm still not sure?
However, I'm so old I own genuine Stadium MkVII's that I bought new and used.


Stadium MkVII's !!! ....................so you're quite young then ? G.

[Bonez]

Hang on a minute mate,you asked him to define genuine motorcycle enthusiast,to which he did rather well i,d say and now you slag him off for it.Whats the problem,didn,t you meet the criteria that he described or do you enjoy TRYING to stir shit.No thread was in the wrong place.
Noobs and not so noobs do it all the time ah SM?

Thank you.

[cowpoos]

one minute sixteen on a 250cc production bike.

Can't do that? Not a real biker. Sorry.



can you? you'ld be in the front 3-4 bikes at national level f3 at that pace wouldn't ya?

[Aitch]

Fair call too.
I've had plenty of time on my hands due to a nasty injury I received at Wanganui on Boxing Day, only just returned to work last Monday.
Hasn't made me bitter and twisted like some of these clowns.
Whilst I fully realise it is the internet, it's the fact that some of these so called 'Kiwi Bikers' are so quick to judge and condem a fellow? biker for an honest and well meaning era of judgement and timing.

They are the ones that are yet to learn what it is to be a true biker.
Some, by the sound of it, will never grasp it.

For god's sake, let it go! :whocares:

[scumdog]

tell us all your life history of motorcycling....
If you ride a VN through choice and you've been riding all your life great.
If I'm right about you....fuck up.
Prove me wrong, I'll happily apologise here publicly.

Sheeit! I thought a VN was some kind of Holden Dunnydore?

Real motorcyclist? I'm one and defy anybody to tell me different.
Hell, I wear a tassled leather jacket, a skull mask and ride a H-D, drink Grants 100 percent Scotch, how much more hard-core can you be?

A legend in me own mind, that's for sure!!:nya:

[cowpoos]

Real motorcyclist? I'm one and defy anybody to tell me different.
Hell, I wear a tassled leather jacket, a skull mask and ride a H-D, drink Grants 100 percent Scotch, how much more hard-core can you be?

A legend in me own mind, that's for sure!!:nya:

scumdog at the last macho man rallie [I hear dangerous is the president of the club?]

[scumdog]

scumdog at the last macho man rallie [I hear dangerous is the president of the club?]

Nope, a cheap imposter, I have a LOT more hair on my chest....

[jazbug5]

I think his patented chest wig may have slipped...

[Bonez]

Hell, I wear a tassled leather jacket, a skull mask and ride a H-D, drink Grants 100 percent Scotch, how much more hard-core can you be?
Shit!!! And here I'm thinking being permanently hooked up to that old biker winter rally favourate, Stones Green Ginger Wine, was the way to go.

Oh and permanently smelling of bonfire smoke (after all real bikers don't bath or shower), burnt boot soles from standing far too close to said fire and riding a red ducati with a beer crate attached to the tail piece.

[vs04]

Biker.Just another name for motorcyclist, but used by many because it sounds "cooler",thats the reality of it boys and girls.There is no defenition of a "biker" except that which lives in the heads of some who ride.People who ride push bikes are refered to as bikers or cyclists [google it],back in the seventies it was bikeys remember,all thats changed is a letter.It,s just a word for another word.We ride motorcycles, we,re motorcyclists,or if you think it makes you feel a bit cooler.I ride a bike i,m a biker.There seems to be to much testostorone in the motorcycle world these days, just ride your bike and enjoy it for what it is without all bullshit that seems to go with it.

[Deano]

There seems to be to much testostorone in the motorcycle world these days

Hear hear - we need more chicks on bikes.

[vs04]

Hell yes,i know a few to, good fun to ride with,no bullshit factor.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I bet there are more than a few people who's passion for their families or friends comes before their bikes. Are these people not hard-core enough to be on this site? Or those who got into biking at an older age and are discovering the thrill and freedom of riding in a different manner to those who got into it young? Or those who don't think it's cool to fall off a bike - are they not bikers either?

All interesting considering your earlier quote "we're all family" :eek:

I hear ya, and fair points.
But......who in their right mind would compare family and friends to bikes?
I was referring to true motorcycling enthusiasts choosing bikes above all other pass times as their main true passion.
You can take certain words out of certain quotes and turn them into whatever you want mate.
But show me where in my definition I state people that get into biking at an older age are not real?
I sell a shitload of bikes to guys and women that are just getting into it later in life.
I get a buzz out of getting them onto their first bikes.
Some stick with it and get better by the ride no matter how rough their introduction (the enthusiasts), some don't. (Not an enthusiast, even while still in possesion of said bike)
Some buy one purely for the image (Not one), and act like they've been riding all their lives.
I sure as hell don't think crashing is where it's at, but because my backround is racing it's part of it. I don't believe those that aren't into racing are not cool or less of an enthusiast, it's just what does it for me.
An enthusiast would have a 25 year old TS185ER tucked away that they got for $150.00 if he/she couldn't afford anything else rather than be told "you're not allowed a bike, we can't afford it"
Genuine motorcycling enthusiasts are all family, doesn't mean they always get along.
Last thing for today....if you people that go....."drop it"..."move on".....
Pah, you're like people that complain about Southpark etc.
Just change the channel.
I love these little sessions.