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and gals.
My name is Karl, I've Just joined the forum and this is my 1st post :whocares:
I ride a 97 Honda blackbird, carb version here in the UK. I've had her about 2 months and it's feckin awsome :rockon: Rode a Yamaha FJ1200 ABS before that. I live on the west side of the UK (Lancashire) and we get more rain than you can shake a stick at, really crap summer so far :violin:
Great site, hope to post you lot some of the routes that we ride, not as picturesque as your Island, but some good scenic and twisty rides.
Here are some pic's of previously owned bikes (except the Blackbird)
Enjoy.............
Blackbird
29th May 2006, 07:40
Welcome Karl from a fellow Blackbird owner. I'm also a member of the UK Superblackbird site as are a few other KB members. I've hosted 3 members of the UK site over here this year (2 from the Manchester/Preston area) and they've been great people.
Enjoy your time on the site - the members are cool people!
Geoff
Welcome Karl from a fellow Blackbird owner. I'm also a member of the UK Superblackbird site as are a few other KB members. I've hosted 3 members of the UK site over here this year (2 from the Manchester/Preston area) and they've been great people.
Enjoy your time on the site - the members are cool people!
Geoff
Yeah thanx Geoff, read some of your posts on the UK Blackbird site, Preston is approx 12 miles from my abode. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh, we call it the dark side:weird:. Manchester? Nuff said. (wait's for the flak)
Blackbird
29th May 2006, 08:25
Hahahaha - perhaps that's why the Preston people are actually emigrating. :yes: The husband landed a job over here whilst they were touring around! Are you a member of the Ferrets website for northern riders? Most of them are 'bird owners and are touring Scotland at present. The Co-ordinator, Clive Johnson was over here in '03.
Fishy
29th May 2006, 08:30
welcome to the site mate!. :niceone:
kiwifruit
29th May 2006, 08:59
Welcome :)
Nice blackbird
Hahahaha - perhaps that's why the Preston people are actually emigrating. :yes: The husband landed a job over here whilst they were touring around! Are you a member of the Ferrets website for northern riders? Most of them are 'bird owners and are touring Scotland at present. The Co-ordinator, Clive Johnson was over here in '03.
Thanx for the welcome y'all.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? Ferrets website for northern bikers??
Not heard of those, but they sound like a p**s smelly group to me, he he.
Emigrating.......who knows? but considering a future holiday?
Not a biking one as our three year old boy will be along too.
Which one? North or South Island..........Answers on a postcard to................:wait:
oldguy
29th May 2006, 09:14
welcome to the nuthouse, if your not, you will :soon: :rockon:
Macktheknife
29th May 2006, 09:30
Welcome to the site, lovely 'bird.
buellbabe
29th May 2006, 09:42
Hiya and welcome... is yr name derived from the 'OGRI' cartoon character??? As in Ogri, Malcolm and Kickstart...
:laugh: I just happen to have an Ogri Omnibus sitting on my desk at this very moment! Classic stuff!
Hiya and welcome... is yr name derived from the 'OGRI' cartoon character??? As in Ogri, Malcolm and Kickstart...
:laugh: I just happen to have an Ogri Omnibus sitting on my desk at this very moment! Classic stuff!
Yes it is.. (sad I know) bought a few T-shirts (even sadder).
You guys are aware of this fictitious character then?
www.ogri.co.uk
and no, I look nothing like "OGRI":)
buellbabe
29th May 2006, 10:09
Yes it is.. (sad I know) bought a few T-shirts (even sadder).
You guys are aware of this fictitious character then?
www.ogri.co.uk
and no, I look nothing like "OGRI":)
I have a good friend who is a pommy biker and he put me onto Ogri... I don't know of any other Kiwis who have heard of the cartoon! I have recently ordered a 'Mitzi' tshirt... I reckon Ogri rocks!
I wondered how long it would be before the word "Pommy" made an entrance :D
buellbabe
29th May 2006, 11:09
he he he...well I have lots of names for this friend actually but that was the cleanest description that sprung to mind... :-)
he he he...well I have lots of names for this friend actually but that was the cleanest description that sprung to mind... :-)
You still got the Buell and the Harley?
Totally different handling beasts.
buellbabe
29th May 2006, 11:23
That particular Harley was a loaner but it handled great... but then I tend to ride big-blocks as tho they are just giant sporty's he he he... I was riding with a mate who was testriding a Buell XB and the Harley was leading the way!
Just got the Buell these days and still in lust with it! Just had the 84,000km service done!
crashe
29th May 2006, 11:23
Kia ora and welcome to KB.
Nice bikes you have owned in the past.
When you come over to NZ, you must see both islands (North and South). Take about a 2 months holiday break to see all of NZ.
Best time is in our summer months November throu to March..........
Matt Bleck
29th May 2006, 11:25
Kia Ora .
Kia ora and welcome to KB.
Nice bikes you have owned in the past.
When you come over to NZ, you must see both islands (North and South). Take about a 2 months holiday break to see all of NZ.
Best time is in our summer months November throu to March..........
Two months! Jeeeeez, my tongue ain't long enough to grovel with the suits at work for that amount of time off :D
crashe
29th May 2006, 11:41
So time it around your annual 3 or 4 weeks holiday (xmas time when the business shuts down) and then add on another 4 weeks. There is your 8 weeks. :whistle:
Seriously you cant rush around and expect to see all of NZ in 4 weeks.
4 weeks to see one island maybe...
NZ is really Godszone and a beautiful place to see with so many other things to do as well.
Four weeks hol's and four weeks sick............sorted!
What's the summer season like then? Are both Islands much alike regarding the climate?
November to March, Christmas in the sun....sounds cool.
buellbabe
29th May 2006, 11:51
Seriously you cant rush around and expect to see all of NZ in 4 weeks.
NZ is really Godszone and a beautiful place to see with so many other things to do as well.
Absolutely... it amazes me when people visit for 4 wks and go home saying they've seen New Zealand... and altho the Sth Is seems to be the main attraction for overseas visitors the North Is is just as great! Beaches and bush galore...
crashe
29th May 2006, 11:59
Tis sunny in both islands...
The further north you go the hotter it is.
The lads and gals in the south island can give you a better idea of what summer is like - Dangerous, Rashika, Scumdog, Virago and sniper to name a few.
Im up in Auckland and we have great weather up here.
Northland is more hotter- TLrider and RiderInBlack
Gisborne and also Napier/Hastings is always hot and sunny over the summer months - Yungatart and MSTRS
Wellington area - Hitcher, Jim600, Cowpoos and NC to name a few.
So you could contact them to check out what is the happening in there areas over the summer months.
crashe.........Thanx for the info, much appreciated :niceone:
BEAMER89
29th May 2006, 17:12
Welcome to kb org1, enjoy the site mate.
Jabez
29th May 2006, 22:49
Welcome....:)
Scorpygirl
29th May 2006, 22:52
Hi Karl, welcome, welcome!!! Sorry I am late saying hit to ya! Hope you enjoy it here!!! :scooter:
Rashika
31st May 2006, 19:22
That particular Harley was a loaner but it handled great... but then I tend to ride big-blocks as tho they are just giant sporty's he he he... I was riding with a mate who was testriding a Buell XB and the Harley was leading the way!
Just got the Buell these days and still in lust with it! Just had the 84,000km service done!
errr...now dont mention that that mate was:
- new to the Buell
- new to Auckland roads/motorways/rain
- new to riding anything over 750CCs
- and hadn't riden for about 6 months
AND had anticipated riding the Deuce back on the test ride but WASN'T ALLOWED cos SOMEONE wouldn't GIVE it UP! hmmmm? :blip:
So it was okay, you were allowed to lead... ;)
not that i really woulda had much choice anyway!
Oh yeah welcome to KB Ogr1 :yes: :rockon:
from said mate who now owns a beast the same as she took for a ride....fkn beauty!
DemonWolf
31st May 2006, 19:25
Welcome to the site Org1.. enjoy =)
buellbabe
1st June 2006, 06:58
errr...now dont mention that that mate was:
- new to the Buell
- new to Auckland roads/motorways/rain
- new to riding anything over 750CCs
- and hadn't riden for about 6 months
bla bla bla
EXCUSE ME! Had I EVER ridden that Deuce before?????? 1450cc of giant Harley??? Oh yeah and if I remember right you were in NO hurry to get off the Buell.... tee hee! Fun was had!
Rashika
1st June 2006, 07:21
bla bla bla
EXCUSE ME! Had I EVER ridden that Deuce before?????? 1450cc of giant Harley??? Oh yeah and if I remember right you were in NO hurry to get off the Buell.... tee hee! Fun was had!
ahhhhhh... hook , line and s....... :innocent:
buellbabe
1st June 2006, 07:27
grrr! good job yr my mate! LOL!
(note to self: resist the urge to take the bait...):grouphug:
andrea
4th June 2006, 23:05
hey hows it going.
welcome to the site, you ever think of bringing your bikes over here and trying out the nz roads? i havent been on any of the rides that these guys have organised yettttttttttt lol. but i will soon hmm hopefully, :innocent:
Tbh, I would love to tour on two wheels in your Country, still working on it, Chrimbo would be good? I'm still sussing out the map. Probably South Island after picking up a few tips from various peeps on this forum (Thanks guys).
No offense North Island people.:innocent:
Edbear
5th June 2006, 19:54
Tbh, I would love to tour on two wheels in your Country, still working on it, Chrimbo would be good? I'm still sussing out the map. Probably South Island after picking up a few tips from various peeps on this forum (Thanks guys).
No offense North Island people.:innocent:
Both Islands are beautiful! It's like having two different countries in one, (three if you count Stewart Is.). The South Island is unique and even the people seem different there! Personally I love the SI but there are amazing roads in the North too!:rockon:
Hawkeye
5th June 2006, 20:43
Welcome to the madhouse - its not compulsary, but it is addictive...
andrea
5th June 2006, 23:22
Tbh, I would love to tour on two wheels in your Country, still working on it, Chrimbo would be good? I'm still sussing out the map. Probably South Island after picking up a few tips from various peeps on this forum (Thanks guys).
No offense North Island people.:innocent:
LOL no offence taken bud, everyone else says that the south island is nicer and more scenic, not that ive been there myself, one of the guys at work went with his friends for four weeks on their bikes, he has a tl1000 suzuki.
andrea
5th June 2006, 23:24
Both Islands are beautiful! It's like having two different countries in one, (three if you count Stewart Is.). The South Island is unique and even the people seem different there! Personally I love the SI but there are amazing roads in the North too!:rockon:
yeah rock on dude:rockon: actually i wouldnt mind heading off to nelson where my sister is, and trying out those bluff oysters, hmm:yes:
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