Thieves Strip Boy's Bike

[Forest]

Anybody else read this? I hope they catch the thieving cunts.

Original link (http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3705985&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=)



Thieves strip boy's bike

19.10.2006
By BELINDA FEEK

RIA KEPA was on top of the world two weeks ago when his parents bought him a brand new motorbike.

After six days of riding the 2007 Honda CRF80 around the backyard, his dad, Andre, thought it was time for him to try out some decent turf – the Morgan St end of Castlecliff Beach.

However, it soon turned sour as four young men in an old white Toyota hatchback hurtled towards Ria.

“He got scared and fell off, then one of the guys grabbed the bike, kick-started it and took off,” Mr Kepa said.

The other three men jumped back in the car to drive off. However, the car had other ideas and stalled, with the battery falling out.

This enabled Mr Kepa to run and catch one of the guys, who had run off.
Although the bike was later found by police in Braves Park, Gonville, it had been stripped of all its plastics and left scratched and twisted.

The motorbike, once worth $3500, was left looking like $50. Mr Kepa was grateful to Dowman Keown Honda, who fixed the bike to make it “rideable”, but was still keen to find out where the stolen parts were.

Ria said he was devastated after the theft, but was pleased to be riding the machine again.

Wanganui police are investigating.

[MSTRS]

I hope they catch the thieving cunts.



Indeed, I hope they do! Bastards have no shame, and they should have no freedom either

[TLDV8]

What am i missing here ?

The Father caught one of the thieves.
Thief in custody.
Thief locked up until he spills the beans.
Round up the rest.
Where are the parts or pay for the repair bill divided by the four C@#ts.

Not rocket science.

Stealing is bad enough let alone terrorizing the young fella.

[jade]

Cunts......

[Harry33]

Pretty low to steal from alittle kid. I hope they get caught and shamed.

[diggydog]

assholes, need a good kick up ass, would of been good to see someone take there car after taking the bike.:angry:

[sunhuntin]

yeh, i read that...unfortunatly, it seems they are well within their rights to take from someone else [or so we get told!] poor kidll be reliving that for life. a bike shop did make it ridable for him, but he doesnt have all the plastics yet i dont think.

stupid fucks....rot in hell thieving scumbags.

[Colapop]

What am i missing here ?....
You and the rest of us are missing a JUSTICE system. If I'd have caught one of them he have to be released from hospital before being arrested.

[JMemonic]

Well anyone who has the lack of social skills to steal off a child does not deserve to be locked up at my expense, I would happily pay for the bullet however.

I feel sorry for the kid, and really its not like a few body parts are going to make these idiots a fortune in the spare parts market, I can see it now the 'P' defense will be dragged out if the police ever catch these clowns.

I have been looking to find something lower than a worms ankle, guess that its out there and now has its 15 seconds of fame, probably bragging about this big job to its lowlife mates in the pub.

[sunhuntin]

how much are plastics usually? should be easy enough to find some decent second hand ones on trademe?

[JMemonic]

how much are plastics usually? should be easy enough to find some decent second hand ones on trademe?

I'm picking as it is according to the article a 2007 model anyone selling them on trademe is a prime suspect.

[motoGP]

I'm picking as it is according to the article a 2007 model anyone selling them on trademe is a prime suspect.

I wonder if they’d be dumb enough to list it?

[Coyote]

Chances are they have pitbikes and XR/CRF parts are like gold to them. The vast majority of pitbikes have XR50 style plastics so all the graphics kits are universal, I'm pretty sure the 80 shares the same plastics

[diggydog]

You and the rest of us are missing a JUSTICE system. If I'd have caught one of them he have to be released from hospital be being arrested.
thats the trouble we are soft cocks and we need to wake up the justice system.:dodge:

[Zukin]

String the FU@#ERS up!!:mad: :mad:

Poor little kid, imagine how he felt
Within in 10 minutes he would of gone from Extreme joy to terror and then sadness.
But who cares the justice system and politicians dont care for victims as long as the criminals are ok first

[The Pastor]

What am i missing here ?

The Father caught one of the thieves.
Thief in custody.
Thief locked up until he spills the beans.
Round up the rest.
Where are the parts or pay for the repair bill divided by the four C@#ts.

Not rocket science.

Stealing is bad enough let alone terrorizing the young fella.


Bro we live in NZ, you can't do that, becuase the prisoners have feelings and they will get sad if they have to pay for thier crimes.

[-JC & Eleanor-]

You and the rest of us are missing a JUSTICE system. If I'd have caught one of them he have to be released from hospital be being arrested.

released from the hospital with a slap on the wrists!!! the law systems are kurropt!!! poor little kid taking his new toy. if i found the fukars id tie them up lie them down and lil johnnie kid to fukn use the fags as jumps and speed humps :)

hope he gets all his stuff sorted !!!

jc

[Sniper]

The thought of a lynch mob are coming back to me

[yungatart]

Big tough dudes, aren't they? How tough do you have to be to steal off a little kid? I hope they rot in hell, when Karma catches up with them

[Lias]

The thought of a lynch mob are coming back to me

Lynch mobs are one of the things we need to bring back alongside the death penalty, chain gangs, and hard labour on bread & water.

[Sniper]

Lynch mobs are one of the things we need to bring back alongside the death penalty, chain gangs, and hard labour on bread & water.

And conscription, dont forget conscription

[fazer]

you can see it now..........`sorry your honour, didn`t know what we were doing (cos they`re out of their heads), spend a few months behind bars, with a television in their `rooms`, 3 meals a day, all their health needs seen to and a bit of education thrown in. That`ll teach them!!!!!

[Colapop]

And conscription, dont forget conscription
Ooo now don't you tease me like that. CMT would sort a whole lot of these fuckers out. A 6 month posting in East Timor or Afghanistan to show how much fun life is for some people.

[crazefox]

kill them all

[sAsLEX]

you can see it now..........`sorry your honour, didn`t know what we were doing (cos they`re out of their heads), spend a few months behind bars, with a television in their `rooms`, 3 meals a day, all their health needs seen to and a bit of education thrown in. That`ll teach them!!!!!

Need proper punishement, what did Russia have Gulags!


Ooo now don't you tease me like that. CMT would sort a whole lot of these fuckers out. A 6 month posting in East Timor or Afghanistan to show how much fun life is for some people.

I laugh when you see them on LSV courses, they come in all green and angry with the world and walk round like they own the place......... till they meet the person that does own the place! Punks meet your god the RSM muwhahaha

[Insanity_rules]

Poor kid. I think we need a real justice system! But who the hell is gonna give it to us?

Maybe we should do a whip around too to help the kid out.

[sAsLEX]

Maybe we should do a whip around too to help the kid out.

hell everyone is doing whip rounds these days

[Insanity_rules]

hell everyone is doing whip rounds these days

True, but it might make him feel better about people. I mean imagine being in his shoes, how you'd feel about the world?

[sAsLEX]

True, but it might make him feel better about people. I mean imagine being in his shoes, how you'd feel about the world?

I agree it a cool idea, much better than giving to a faceless charity or labour

[Paul in NZ]

If this story is the real deal.....

Well - Personally - we don't need cocks in our society that think it's OK to steal shit from little kids. If caught - lock em up for life - they are so disconnected from right and wrong there is NO hope for em. screw em - thats sick!

That poor little bugger - that aint right at all. Whip around?? I'd kick in $20 no worries. Maybe we should rock on up and take him for a spin or adopt him or something?

[DEATH_INC.]

Words fail me yet again when it comes to our governing body :angry: :mad: :angry2: :angry2:
Let's start shooting politicians and stealing their shit and see how long it takes to change the laws :angry2:
Poor little bugger, maybe they should take him to meet uncle helen :sick:

[sunhuntin]

If this story is the real deal.....

Well - Personally - we don't need cocks in our society that think it's OK to steal shit from little kids. If caught - lock em up for life - they are so disconnected from right and wrong there is NO hope for em. screw em - thats sick!

That poor little bugger - that aint right at all. Whip around?? I'd kick in $20 no worries. Maybe we should rock on up and take him for a spin or adopt him or something?

yeh, id be happy to chip in $20, if the money would go towards replacement parts, and any leftovers into a bank account for him when hes older. poor bloody kid...

[sAsLEX]

Who is in the area and trustworthy enough that we can chuck some coin in an account and them find the little and chap and sort him out, Paul is old and probably trustworthy and close?

[sunhuntin]

Who is in the area and trustworthy enough that we can chuck some coin in an account and them find the little and chap and sort him out, Paul is old and probably trustworthy and close?

im in the area, but hopeless at managing money. plus i dont want the responsibility.

have a look for the triumph club website and get ahold of bruce and sue wilkes...they are the founders i think of the local branch, and would likely be more than happy to help out, or would know someone who could. they do charity rides every year, so know what they are doing.

[jtzzr]

Hope this doesn`t disburb the kid for too long, Fuck the scummies that did this , good on dad for getting one of the fuckers , cunts like that deserve to die why should we pay for dogs like that to stay at the 2 bunk hiltons that the government provide, If I had a dog that would hurt a child I would put it down. These cunts need to be put down !!! Where do I send the 20

[Paul in NZ]

Hey - dropped an email to the newspapers editior - see what happens - if that does not work I'll try the bike shop mentioned. Jeeze I'll post him $20 just so he realises we are all as appalled as he is - what a bunch of loosers - stealing from a kid! My god they will be chasing each other down the main streat with axes and machetes soon and - oh habg on, they ARE...

[Insanity_rules]

Shit I wanna kick in too. Post up when we have something sorted and I'll pry open the wallet of doom!

[WarlockNZ]

Hey - dropped an email to the newspapers editior - see what happens -

If you don't have any joy, let me know, the paper is owned by APN and I can always get in touch with the reporter "BELINDA FEEK" for you, ahh the joys of running a nationwide domain for a media company :).

I'll chip in $20 by the way :)

[WarlockNZ]

Just got off the phone with Belinda, it's a plus to work for the same parent company :). she's going to give the Father of the boy a call and give him my number.

Now seeing as i don't want to hijack this thread, i'd like Paul in NZ to get in touch with me, this is after all his baby (he had the idea to contact the editor) and i really want to see us help out this boy, having your shit ripped off sucks and i'd hate to see him have a bad impression of bikes.

Not to mention that it gives us a great PR boost as a biking community.

So, Paul.. send me a PM and i'll give you my number and we can get the ball rolling :)

:rockon:

[apteryx_haasti]

GOod on ya WarlockNZ and Paul in NZ! I'll keep watching for details...

"Those men deserve a DB" (or some other beer that's actually drinkable, if you prefer!)

[WarlockNZ]

Just got off the phone with Darryl from the honda shop down there in wanganui, off the top of his head he reckons about $300 bucks to get the boys bike back up to standard.

I reckon we can get this sorted... :Punk:

[Colapop]

And some gear too if we can...

[WarlockNZ]

And some gear too if we can...

That will depend on the amount of cash we can get our hands on .. lets just get his bike back up to standard first :)

[sunhuntin]

only need 15 people to chip in $20 each to have enough for the covers...im happy for $20. once we get this properly set up, ill take mine into dowmans...just gotta make sure it gets to the right person.

[WarlockNZ]

only need 15 people to chip in $20 each to have enough for the covers...im happy for $20. once we get this properly set up, ill take mine into dowmans...just gotta make sure it gets to the right person.

Darryl is going to email me tomorrow and confirm the replacement cost, once i have the total cost, i'll let eveyone know how we can get this sorted :)

[JMemonic]

You can count me in for $20 once you get this all sorted if someone would be kind enough to PM me.

[nudemetalz]

I'll also be keen to contribute $20. Please pm me with the details too.

[Jimmy B]

Im good for $20 - PM me details please

JB

[ghost]

Im in, Let me know were to send the dosh...

[Paul in NZ]

Good effort folks.

We will sort something today after WarlockNZ contacts the shop and we will let you know whats what.

Paul N.

[WarlockNZ]

Just got off the phone With Darryl again, hes currently on the ferry coming home, and i believe that the ferry just got turned around . LOL

So, Paul and I have decided that in order to get some movement on this, we are going to start collecting the cash and when Darryl gets back home we can get it to him pretty damn quick.

I'll be sending messages to all of you who have expressed an interest in helping and for those of you that want to send me a PM i'll give you the account details.

:rockon:

[Paul in NZ]

Good Job mate.

Folks - if you have $5 it's a start OK. No pressure, only if you are keen but, my reasoning is that there is a lot of miserable pricks out there - the sort of bastards that would steal from a kid.

Now I don't know if this kid comes from a rich family, a poor family or someplace in between, thats not the point. The point is that I don't think this is acceptable and since I can't chase down the bad guys I can at least make a gesture that WILL make a difference in someones life. Plus it will make me feel good as well.

And thats it isn't it. How do we make a difference while we see society sliding down the hill? The most effective way is to care and to give a shit.

if you can chip in even a couple of bucks, please do 'cos this (with Spank Ms permission) will be gifted from all of us - the wider biking community not from individuals (at least thats the way I see it)

I've stumped up some dosh - not much but some and it will make a difference I know. If only to me.

Cheers

[Paul in NZ]

bump - come on you lot.....

[ManDownUnder]

Lynch mobs are one of the things we need to bring back alongside the death penalty, chain gangs, and hard labour on bread & water.

No No Yes and yes - dammit... we're improving dude - we didn't used to agree on anything!

[ManDownUnder]

Who are the Honda dealers in/near Wangavegas? I'd love to swing a deal with one of them

Count me in for $20

[TLDV8]

I'm good for a 20 also... Is Paypal an option otherwise hit me with the AC No :niceone:

[lb99]

This kid is gonna do alright out of us:yes:

Somebody please PM me the account details

[Paul in NZ]

This kid is gonna do alright out of us:yes:

Somebody please PM me the account details

true but i can feel your Karma levels increasing already.... Well done everyone and thanks - keep it coming...

[lb99]

I feel happier just by posting

[sunhuntin]

minell be in tomorrow afternoon.

paul, the bike was taken at castlecliff beach....castlecliff being the lower end of the wealth spectrum...mostly gang members and the like live out that way. though in recent years, rich people from welly and auckland have been buying the beachfront houses for a fair bit of $$, so the area has improved a little. still a long way to go!

[Damon]

i'm in, hit me with the details

[Lil_Byte]

you can see it now..........`sorry your honour, didn`t know what we were doing (cos they`re out of their heads), spend a few months behind bars, with a television in their `rooms`, 3 meals a day, all their health needs seen to and a bit of education thrown in. That`ll teach them!!!!!

I wish you guys would get your facts right - prision is nothing like that it is PLASMA TVs NOT JUST TVs

[WarlockNZ]

Afternoon All.

As you all know Darryl was on the ferry back home and got turned around, he was nice enough to call me this afternoon and give me the low down.

The cost price of the parts needed to fix the boys bike is just under $600 and yes he is going to supply them for cost and Dowman Keown Honda in Wanganui are going to do all the work for free :)

Soo .. here's a plug for their site :)
http://dowmanhonda.motorcycletrader.co.nz/

A check of the current balance this afternoon showed $110.

And we have a current pledge total of $330 .. so we are doing pretty well :)

Even if we can't get all the cash needed to fix this kids bike, every little bit helps :)

On a side note, Darryl tells me that the dad of the boy has been in touch and he is completely overwhelmed by what we are doing and we have been promised photos of the bike and the happy wee chap once we get this all squared away.

Keep up the good work people.

[Paul in NZ]

Good for you mate and good for KB!!! Keep it up guys and gals - remember, $5 matters!!! PM WarlockNZ and he will send you the bank numbers!!

I'm impressed and we are doing so well and even surer that this IS THE place to be if you ride a bike - Come on, go without that extra beer and cough up a couple of $$.

Cheers

Paul N

[sunhuntin]

Afternoon All.

As you all know Darryl was on the ferry back home and got turned around, he was nice enough to call me this afternoon and give me the low down.

The cost price of the parts needed to fix the boys bike is just under $600 and yes he is going to supply them for cost and Dowman Keown Honda in Wanganui are going to do all the work for free :)

Soo .. here's a plug for their site :)
http://dowmanhonda.motorcycletrader.co.nz/

A check of the current balance this afternoon showed $110.

And we have a current pledge total of $330 .. so we are doing pretty well :)

Even if we can't get all the cash needed to fix this kids bike, every little bit helps :)

On a side note, Darryl tells me that the dad of the boy has been in touch and he is completely overwhelmed by what we are doing and we have been promised photos of the bike and the happy wee chap once we get this all squared away.

Keep up the good work people.

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

was hoping the dad would get involved....im happy to pay just to see photos of the kid all cheered up!

[apteryx_haasti]

Great effort guys - thanks for organising it and sending the details! I'm in for $20.

Keep us posted - good to know the little guy will get to find out there's also good in the world!

Awesome.

A_H

[Paul in NZ]

Thats the spirit mate - believe it or not, we can change the world. Admittedly it might take a while to change the whole world but if we start with this kids - well who knows.

[WarlockNZ]

Damn right :)
$130 reveived so far and about $350 (in total) pledged :)

Although can whoever A W PHILLIPS is send me a PM with your KB Name .. lol .. cheers.

Once again people, a little goes a long way and $600 to replace plastics is a lot of money to a family with young kids, we are already half way there with pledges and i for one am proud to be a part of a community that sees a need a steps in to help.

Just another reason why i wear the logo on my jacket :)

:rockon:

[sunhuntin]

Damn right :)
$130 reveived so far and about $350 (in total) pledged :)

Although can whoever A W PHILLIPS is send me a PM with your KB Name .. lol .. cheers.

Once again people, a little goes a long way and $600 to replace plastics is a lot of money to a family with young kids, we are already half way there with pledges and i for one am proud to be a part of a community that sees a need a steps in to help.

Just another reason why i wear the logo on my jacket :)

:rockon:


hey warlock...i just remembered....mum had a good idea...see if we can rope dowmans into matching us dollar for dollar? they wouldnt likely agree, but worth a try?

[WarlockNZ]

hey warlock...i just remembered....mum had a good idea...see if we can rope dowmans into matching us dollar for dollar? they wouldnt likely agree, but worth a try?

They are providing labour free of charge and passing on the parts needed for cost, i think thats pretty good of them and as far as they are concerned probably plenty.

But a good idea tho :) ..

Any one else that wants to match us $ for $ is welcome to PM me :)

[silverado]

As long as Warlock doesn't spend it on strippers.

[gijoe1313]

Yeppers, this is good synergy and paying it forward, count me in for $20!

[WarlockNZ]

Yeppers, this is good synergy and paying it forward, count me in for $20!

Ohhh K, just had a mild slap to the head for outing an anonymous doner, guys (and girls :) ) .. if you get the bank details off someone else and want to remain anonymous, please make sure that the word anon apears on the transaction ok.

Although, if your given the details from someone else, can you be sure that they are correct?

Lets not have this turn into a big shit storm ok :)

we are doing really well here, we are up to a pledge total of $490..

I'm just gob smacked. :gob:

[Maha]

Cheers for the details Warlock, will get the $'s in as soon as my good lady gets off the phone, cos' she knows how to do that online thing, i dont...:rolleyes:

[WarlockNZ]

Cheers for the details Warlock, will get the $'s in as soon as my good lady gets off the phone, cos' she knows how to do that online thing, i dont...:rolleyes:

ahhh ... it must be good to have a wife :) ha ha

Good on ya mate :)

:rockon:

[Colapop]

You'd think so :love: ... but sometimes.... like when you ask about new bits for the bike ...:oi-grr:

[WarlockNZ]

You'd think so :love: ... but sometimes.... like when you ask about new bits for the bike ...:oi-grr:

just withhold sex until she gives in.

Oh wait ... thats what they do to us .. HA HA

[Maha]

I believe it is most likely tit for tat guys.....LOL......what is important gets priority in my experience........:innocent:

[WarlockNZ]

I believe it is most likely tit for tat guys.....LOL......what is important gets priority in my experience........:innocent:

LOL .. i bow to Mrs Maha Man .. a woman truly in control .. but come on .. just a few little bits for the bike ?? .. go on .... :scooter:

[Mom]

I believe it is most likely tit for tat guys.....LOL......what is important gets priority in my experience........:innocent:

Who said bits for the bike are not important.......:innocent:

[WarlockNZ]

Who said bits for the bike are not important.......:innocent:

Now now .. lets not get off topic.

You girls can chat about important bits on your own thread .. hee hee ..
:grouphug:

[pzkpfw]

Any one else that wants to match us $ for $ is welcome to PM me :)

Does anyone know anyone who works for Honda themselves?

(As in, not the local dealer [who sound great], but the national distributers...)

...?

[Damon]

Does anyone know anyone who works for Honda themselves?

(As in, not the local dealer [who sound great], but the national distributers...)

...?

i know someone who's a mechanic for blue wing, i'll send him the link

[Paul in NZ]

Yup - publicity is nice but lets not forget the reason eh?

I think we should put a time limit on this guys? Any suggestions??

Like justice, charitiable acts delayed and less effective...

[Maha]

Yup - publicity is nice but lets not forget the reason eh?

I think we should put a time limit on this guys? Any suggestions??

Like justice, charitiable acts delayed and less effective...

Good point Pauly boy, has the desired amount been reached yet?
If so Saturday midday, at least then things can start next week, get this litle fulla smiling again...:yes:

[petesmeats]

Have they caught these guys yet???
I reckon they should be charged with use of a motor vehicle as a weapon or whatever they call it... They used their motorvehicle to threaten a kid so he fell off his bike...

P defence should not exist... Unless they were forced to aquire some P, place it in a pipe, apply flame to it and inhale...

Maybe they should be able to sieze stuff for personal reparation... Why should these assholes be able to drive round in their $15 car's with $12000 of sounds and wheels while paying back a kid at 5 bucks a week for the rest of thier lives...

The system is seriously flawed...

[Paul in NZ]

The system is seriously flawed...

The system is usually ok - it's the people that are flawed. Thats what this is about - showing this kid that most of us are good bastards. Remember that this crime was done by a motorcyclist and it's important that we show that 99% of us are not like that.

Cheers

[ManDownUnder]

Yup - publicity is nice but lets not forget the reason eh?

I think we should put a time limit on this guys? Any suggestions??

Like justice, charitiable acts delayed and less effective...

In time for the story submission closeoff for Saturday's paper?

[Paul in NZ]

In time for the story submission closeoff for Saturday's paper?

Shit mate - I hope thats a bit of a piss take as even I'm not that calculating and I'm in sales and marketing. (ie bugger - why didn't i think of that?)

If I get a picture of a happy lad it will be going here. If there is a positive spin for all motorcyclists I will promote it but number one is to DO something to counter these miserable pricks. Sadly I don't wear me undies on the outside of me tights and this is all i can do... So thats what I'm doin'

Cheers

[ManDownUnder]

Shit mate - I hope thats a bit of a piss take as even I'm not that calculating and I'm in sales and marketing. (ie bugger - why didn't i think of that?)

If I get a picture of a happy lad it will be going here. If there is a positive spin for all motorcyclists I will promote it but number one is to DO something to counter these miserable pricks. Sadly I don't wear me undies on the outside of me tights and this is all i can do... So thats what I'm doin'

Cheers

LOL actually no - no p/t. It's as good a time as any (like you say - make the thing short and sharp) and if any publicity is your goal, that seems a logical one to work to.

And yeah - I'm in Sales/Marketing too... did it show?

edit - that being said... I reckon the publicity needs to be around the kid. Sure there's a good news story in there, but I'd prefer the pay it forward philosophy being the focus, the happy kid and the Dad seeing his little man being (rightly) looked after.

[WarlockNZ]

I agree, the focus of this excercise is the kid in question.

So far $275 has landed, but i'm sure the rest will filter in.

Last day for donations to the fund will be Friday the 3rd of November.

This means that we can get the money down to the shop on Tuesday morning.

So get your money in people, i have list of everyone whos offered to help out and i'm ticking your names off as the money lands :)

[jtzzr]

So get your money in people, i have list of everyone whos offered to help out and i'm ticking your names off as the money lands :)

Will you be devulging who hasn`t paid (just to try and get the bucks in faster):dodge:

[WarlockNZ]

Will you be devulging who hasn`t paid (just to try and get the bucks in faster):dodge:

Funny you should mention that, i'm still waiting for your name to show up on the statement .. LOL :doh:

[jtzzr]

Funny you should mention that, i'm still waiting for your name to show up on the statement .. LOL :doh:

Iv`e paid I swear , paid by the interbank thingy :Punk: It shall show up , you have my word.

[WarlockNZ]

I have no doubt:)

Just goes to show, i have a list and i'm not afraid to use it .. MU HA HA

[sunhuntin]

I have no doubt:)

Just goes to show, i have a list and i'm not afraid to use it .. MU HA HA

paid mine today...was yakking the bank lady about it...she thinks this boy won the bike off what now some weeks ago...i dont watch, but could possibly be him. if thats the case we could maybe get onto what now and see what they say?

[WarlockNZ]

paid mine today...was yakking the bank lady about it...she thinks this boy won the bike off what now some weeks ago...i dont watch, but could possibly be him. if thats the case we could maybe get onto what now and see what they say?

The newspaper says that "parents bought him a brand new motorbike."

The Story Here (http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3705985&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=)

[sunhuntin]

The newspaper says that "parents bought him a brand new motorbike."

The Story Here (http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3705985&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=)

kk....wasnt too sure. cheers :yes:

[WarlockNZ]

we hit $400 this morning,

Good on everyone for getting the money in, we are only waiting for 4 people from the list.

If we can get the rest before the end of next week, we can get a move on with this sooner than the 3rd of November.

Well done to everyone :):rockon:

[apteryx_haasti]

we hit $400 this morning,



Awesome effort, everyone! KB rocks!:rockon:

[ManDownUnder]

... bump...

$200 to go then (+ accessories + a bit of fuel?)

Step right up step right up, see the amasing 8 year old, their new bike and some prats to be brought to justice. A little more cash in thank will help him, and some persecution of the bad guys will be good for a laugh too.

[Paul in NZ]

Come one - friday? Some of you louts got paid yesterday - give us some $$ and save yourself a hangover....

[sAsLEX]

Come one - friday? Some of you louts got paid yesterday - give us some $$ and save yourself a hangover....

lol Go the Govt Money!

[WarlockNZ]

$430!!

Just waiting on 3 people ... and waiting .. and waiting ..

LOL..

Come on guys, you know who you are, I'd like to hand this money off.

[TLDV8]

$430!!

Just waiting on 3 people ... and waiting .. and waiting ..

LOL..

Come on guys, you know who you are, I'd like to hand this money off.

Why wait for 3 people? It is a new week now..PM them ?

I had to go to the bank personally to transfer the money (BS BNZ fee on top) so there is little excuse...It could be a done deal today. :yes:

[sunhuntin]

awesome stuff!!

come on you three....lets make this kid happy!!:Punk:

[WarlockNZ]

Yep,

Not to sure if we should wait to be honest, but 3 people = $60 .. which would put us at 490...

Got off the phone with Darryl, he has prommised me a bank account number today, if i don't have it by this afternoon, i'll call him again ... ha ha.

Hes gonna get sick of me soon.

So yeah, i want to put the cash in tomorrow morning, so if you want to help out, today is your last day.

[topher]

A check of the current balance this afternoon showed $110.

And we have a current pledge total of $330 .. so we are doing pretty well :)

Even if we can't get all the cash needed to fix this kids bike, every little bit helps :)



Count me in for $20 too. My parent's first house (and therefore mine) was at the north end of Karaka St in Castlecliff. I don't remember it being a "rough" neighbourhood, but as kids we were the same as everyone else, brown or white then.

We took living on the beach with fantastic views for granted, something I realise now we're in the mighty Waikato....

[WarlockNZ]

Count me in for $20 too. My parent's first house (and therefore mine) was at the north end of Karaka St in Castlecliff. I don't remember it being a "rough" neighbourhood, but as kids we were the same as everyone else, brown or white then.

We took living on the beach with fantastic views for granted, something I realise now we're in the mighty Waikato....

Your going to have to get it in quick my friend, i'll PM you the details.

[WarlockNZ]

Just got the email from Darryl that i needed.

Sooo . here's the breakdown.

2006 crf80f

number board $88.92
shroud x2 $156.04
rear number boardsx2 $98.12
total $597.24

[WarlockNZ]

OK ..

Just gotten off the phone with Belinda who the lovely Woman that bought this to press.

Shes interested in doing a follow up story, once the bike is fixed, so it's probably about a week or two away.

If anyone down there (wanganui) is interested in getting in touch with her, maybe sorting out a bike run with local KB'ers and being involved with the photo op, you can get in touch with her on the following.

Belinda Feek
Wanganui Chronicle
06 349 0710
extn 7850

Not only is this a good story for the Kid and family in question, but it's a great oppurtunity to get your bike in the paper .. LOL .. just make sure its nice and shiny.. ha ha.

I'll be giving the Dad a call today and bringing him up to speed, so i'll be sure to keep you all updated.

[sunhuntin]

get ahold of VS04...hes local and a member of the triumph club. im sure he could organise something....im happy to tag along if i can.

[ManDownUnder]

Yep,

Not to sure if we should wait to be honest, but 3 people = $60 .. which would put us at 490...



Just got the email from Darryl that i needed.

total $597.24

So we're $60 short on the pledges (let's assume they come in).
Once that $60 is here we're 107.24 short after all pledges are in?

.bump... hint hint...

[Paul in NZ]

OK - I can assure you that we will make the total....

Come on folks - just $2 if thats all you can afford lets DO IT.

Honestly, just make a little donation like $2 or $5 and it will make a huge difference to the total and to this kids life.

A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog. ~ Jack London ~

Come on guys - I tell you what - any new pledges and I'll go without drinking for a week and MATCH your pledge $ for $ OK??? (up to the amount required)

Paul N

ps - Vicki and I are prepared to scoot up there and photograph the happy lad.

[TLDV8]

Sooo . here's the breakdown.

2006 crf80f

number board $88.92
shroud x2 $156.04
rear number boardsx2 $98.12
total $597.24


Good to see it is coming together :niceone: .. A moot point but something that seems to be across the board here in NZ.

The same parts from the US :shutup:

Number board $30.13
Shroud x2 $56.56
Rear number boardsx2 $59.86
total $262.97

It's the thought that counts.

[WarlockNZ]

Good to see it is coming together :niceone: .. A moot point but something that seems to be across the board here in NZ.

The same parts from the US :shutup:

Number board $30.13
Shroud x2 $56.56
Rear number boardsx2 $59.86
total $262.97

It's the thought that counts.


You gotta hate that exchange rate huh.

[TLDV8]

You gotta hate that exchange rate huh.

That is converted to NZ dollar's.!!!!..... Ie Front board US$19

As long as the kid has his bike back to something like it was is what counts. (imho)

[WarlockNZ]

That is converted to NZ dollar's.!!!!..... Ie Front board US$19

As long as the kid has his bike back to something like it was is what counts. (imho)

Holy Crap!! :gob:

[pervert]

Chances are they have pitbikes and XR/CRF parts are like gold to them. The vast majority of pitbikes have XR50 style plastics so all the graphics kits are universal, I'm pretty sure the 80 shares the same plastics

Hahaha yea right. Have you seen the size difference between a CRF50 and CRF80? :dodge:

[TLDV8]

Holy Crap!! :gob:

There is always the possibility the Honda/NZ full retail price was quoted by mistake given the good PR that will no doubt be available if this was to get into print. :msn-wink:

(massive mark ups by the various NZ motorcyle/parts importers is standard)

.... and a small boy waits........

[Bend-it]

Wow, this is cool! After a week away from KB, I come back to this outstanding display! You are all good fellas! Where do I chuck my $20? I'll do it NOW.

[WarlockNZ]

He wont be waiting for long .. lol

Just got off the phone with the Dad, hes stoked with what we are doing and hes promised to keep in touch.

He actually managed to catch one of the guys and he gave up the names of the others involved, sooo .. people are being prosecuted for this, which is a good thing.

I does of course remain to be seen how many hours CS they get .. because we all know thats probably going to be the outcome.

Still, we get to help out a young biker, who i'm told, wants to get into racing .. LOL ..

Just gives you a warm glow dosn't it ? .. ha ha

[WarlockNZ]

Wow, this is cool! After a week away from KB, I come back to this outstanding display! You are all good fellas! Where do I chuck my $20? I'll do it NOW.

PM sent mate :)

Thanks for the support.

[ManDownUnder]

He actually managed to catch one of the guys and he gave up the names of the others involved, sooo .. people are being prosecuted for this, which is a good thing.

I does of course remain to be seen how many hours CS they get .. because we all know thats probably going to be the outcome.


Possible to publish the names of the critters doing it? I'd love to know who the hell they are.

[WarlockNZ]

Possible to publish the names of the critters doing it? I'd love to know who the hell they are.

If they are going to court mate, their names will be a matter of public record, I don't think you would have to much trouble finding out .

[TLDV8]

I does of course remain to be seen how many hours CS they get .. because we all know thats probably going to be the outcome.

Still, we get to help out a young biker, who i'm told, wants to get into racing .. LOL ..

Just gives you a warm glow dosn't it ? .. ha ha

Reparation of $597.24 divided by 4 = $149.31 = some riding gear. :Punk:

I hope the Judge isn't a Bunny Hugger.
The money should be payed on the spot.
CS is worthless unless it is the kid practising his jumps by lining those mofo's up and going for it....am sure if junior does a few skids on them they will be a glow too. :laugh:

[ManDownUnder]

If they are going to court mate, their names will be a matter of public record, I don't think you would have to much trouble finding out .

True - but it's one thing to be on public record - quite another to be publicised.

[ManDownUnder]

Reparation of $597.24 divided by 4 = $149.31 = some riding gear. :Punk:

I hope the Judge isn't a Bunny Hugger.
The money should be payed on the spot.
CS is worthless unless it is the kid practising his jumps by lining those mofo's up and going for it. :laugh:

Down trou the fuckers, have 'em touch their toes and let the kid use them as a bike rack.

Shame about the knobblies...

[WarlockNZ]

Ladies and Gents...

I am happy to say that we are all good.

I just got a message from Dave, aka Sherpa.. well .. i'll let you all read it for yourselves.

"Dave here from Kiwibike insurance brokers, We will cover the balance of what you need for this young lad"

I say Woot! ... WOOT WOOT!

Keep those donations coming in people .. we are at $470 right now

[nudemetalz]

Awesome !!!!!!!!!

[sunhuntin]

Ladies and Gents...

I am happy to say that we are all good.

I just got a message from Dave, aka Sherpa.. well .. i'll let you all read it for yourselves.

"Dave here from Kiwibike insurance brokers, We will cover the balance of what you need for this young lad"

I say Woot! ... WOOT WOOT!

Keep those donations coming in people .. we are at $470 right now

that is awesome stuff!!! absolutely awesome!!!!!

[ManDownUnder]

Ladies and Gents...

I am happy to say that we are all good.

I just got a message from Dave, aka Sherpa.. well .. i'll let you all read it for yourselves.

"Dave here from Kiwibike insurance brokers, We will cover the balance of what you need for this young lad"

I say Woot! ... WOOT WOOT!

Keep those donations coming in people .. we are at $470 right now

Time for them to get some KB Business...

[Paul in NZ]

I just got a message from Dave, aka Sherpa.. well .. i'll let you all read it for yourselves.

"Dave here from Kiwibike insurance brokers, We will cover the balance of what you need for this young lad"


That is outstanding stuff. Good onya Kiwibike Insurance.

Now since I rashly promised to match anyones pledge $ for $ to make up the balance but now technically we don't need to - I'll still tip in some significant extra wedge to sweeten the pot and maybe get this kid some riding gear or something.

Far out - I feel very proud of you people and KB in general. Bloody excellent.

Cheers

[Blueskies]

Count me in for $20 too. Please PM details, thanks

[Bend-it]

Cool bananas!! Chuffed... now to get it in the news so that people don't think all bikers are w*nkers, and in fact, there are some great ones out there... Plus, I can point to the article and say, "There, I'm with them!"

[WarlockNZ]

Count me in for $20 too. Please PM details, thanks

PM is on the way :)

[Blueskies]

Thanks. Will do ASAP this afternoon.

[Paul in NZ]

Anyone got a spare KB sticker for the kids bike?

I'll order one if required but whats the delivery time - sorry - I just thought of this.

Cheers

[WarlockNZ]

Ladies and Gents...

With the donation of Sherpa and Blueskies we now have $640.

Well done to everyone that put in some cash, you ALL kick ass... the extra cash will go towards some gear for the kid, so if you still want to give us your money, please feel free to do so.

Just like to say a big thank you to PaulinNZ, i know i sort of hijacked his idea .. lol .. and a massive thanks to Sherpa (Dave) from Kiwibike Insurance Brokers for coming to the party.

:first:

[Paul in NZ]

Just like to say a big thank you to PaulinNZ, i know i sort of hijacked his idea .. lol .. and a massive thanks to Sherpa (Dave) from Kiwibike Insurance Brokers for coming to the party.

nah - you kinda made it happen which is a great way to be hi jacked - well done.

Paul N

[Maha]

:woohoo: :clap: :2thumbsup bit like the old Telethon really........great job guy's

[Coyote]

Hahaha yea right. Have you seen the size difference between a CRF50 and CRF80? :dodge:
Oh right, so the 70 is closer to the 50 and the 80 is closer to the 100?

I don't understand why they'd have 2 bikes with such a minor difference in engine capacity

[jtzzr]

Well done Warlock & Paul in NZ and to everyone that gave money and support to the young fella:rockon: .

[Clivoris]

Just finished adding my contribution into the account and am now sitting back and enjoying my warm fuzzy.

[sunhuntin]

wicked news....well done everyone....if i could give higher than a green rep to paul and warlock i would...

:Punk: :rockon: :Punk:

[Shaun]

There was a Brand New Pair of road boots handed over to Dowman Honda on Friday morning to sell and donate for this young man

[WarlockNZ]

There was a Brand New Pair of road boots handed over to Dowman Honda on Friday morning to sell and donate for this young man

Now that just kicks ass!! ..

I just got off the phone with the Dad, he was stoked when i told him that we had enough to replace the plastics and a little bit for some gear.

According to the dad, the boy is in need of some decent MX boots, so we have some money to go towards those :) and the money from the sale of the road boots will probably cover a lot of that cost.

I am just in awe .. in AWE people .. the generosity that all of you has shown has just been amazing.

I am truly proud to be a part of KB :)

[Colapop]

Aint it a great thing we got going here? Now we as a group can transfer this kind of spirit into our communities and make a difference to more than just one kid (regardless of the knockers who try to drag things back to their level)

[sunhuntin]

might be an idea to print off this thread to give to im, so when hes older, he can be a member too. :sunny:

nah, seriously...print it off to show him how big this things got, and how many people truly care.

[WarlockNZ]

might be an idea to print off this thread to give to im, so when hes older, he can be a member too. :sunny:

nah, seriously...print it off to show him how big this things got, and how many people truly care.

I'm pretty sure his dad is about to join up .. LOL

[sunhuntin]

I'm pretty sure his dad is about to join up .. LOL

good stuff :banana:

[ManDownUnder]

Aint it a great thing we got going here? Now we as a group can transfer this kind of spirit into our communities and make a difference to more than just one kid (regardless of the knockers who try to drag things back to their level)

Bloody good point, and not a bad start.

Pay it forward is the way to go. I've seen a few examples of it over the last few days and it's fucken awesome.

[ManDownUnder]

I'm pretty sure his dad is about to join up .. LOL

Awesome - tell him it's $50/year LOL (p/t)

[sunhuntin]

Bloody good point, and not a bad start.

Pay it forward is the way to go. I've seen a few examples of it over the last few days and it's fucken awesome.

yep....a woman on trademe lost her sons toy dog....as a group, we were able to locate and return said dog, and i found an identical one on amazon. i also found a replacment for her daughters very worn teddy bear....the mum wanted to pay me...i just wrote on the bag "pay it forwards".
ive been doing small things for a little while now....making copies of an impossible to find cassette tape and sending them to friends around the world, finding a doll for another friend for xmas...

awesome concept, and there needs to be more of it, i think.

[Ixion]

What goes round, comes round. With seven fold interest, too, we are promised.

[ManDownUnder]

What goes round, comes round. With seven fold interest, too, we are promised.

LOL counting chickens?

I honestly hope (and to some extent know) what happened here is typical of what's going on. There are favours going on left and right. People seem to be getting it together (around me anyway).

I've had a couple of guys from KB do me hugely significant favours in the last little while. I hope they know who they are, but to them it's just "what you do"

They're right.

[Bend-it]

Yeah, don't do stuff expecting any comeback... you'll lose karma that way, and lots of the time, things come back in a different way that we expect and might miss it. Just be happy that we did something really nice for someone and leave it at that. If things come back around, then great! But it's no good looking for it. :)

[WarlockNZ]

I have just transfered the money for the plastics to Daryl.

check out the image below.

once i get home tonight, i'll work out how much we have left over and figure out how we can get that money to the family for some new boots :)

45144

[nudemetalz]

You da person, Warlock !!!!!!!! :sunny:

[Paul in NZ]

I have just transfered the money for the plastics to Daryl.

check out the image below.

once i get home tonight, i'll work out how much we have left over and figure out how we can get that money to the family for some new boots :)

45144

Excellent - Lets say thursday is last day for top ups? I'll bung some extra $$ in either tomorrow or thursday depending upon the amount of foraging for food I have to do tomorrow. (university holidays and the locusts have taken roost at chez PINZ)

Cheers

[WarlockNZ]

Allright, so after we paid for the plastics ..

that leaves us with a total of $132.76.. i'd say thats a good start on a good pair of boots :)

I agree with Paul, Thursday will be the last day for donations.

[ManDownUnder]

Allright, so after we paid for the plastics ..

that leaves us with a total of $132.76.. i'd say thats a good start on a good pair of boots :)

I agree with Paul, Thursday will be the last day for donations.

What size boots, and what's a good price from Quasi?

Quasi?

[WarlockNZ]

What size boots, and what's a good price from Quasi?

Quasi?

his dad reckons about $250 for a decent pair .. not sure what size tho.

Hes just amazed that we have done as much as we have.

I'll be sending the rest of the cash to him on Monday morning.

[ManDownUnder]

his dad reckons about $250 for a decent pair .. not sure what size tho.

Hes just amazed that we have done as much as we have.

I'll be sending the rest of the cash to him on Monday morning.

All good... no need to ease up on the good work now though (I'm happy to help out where needed). Give the poor little bugger something to really celebrate. Shit I'll even pay for his first tank of fuel

edit - I see Quasi has boots on there for $200, although I'm not sure how they compare with what his dad was looking at.

[Bend-it]

Boots for a growing boy with growing feet? Can we find more lasting a memory for him?

[ManDownUnder]

Boots for a growing boy with growing feet? Can we find more lasting a memory for him?

Tis a good point, but if he needs safety kit he needs safety kit. Same would apply to lid, gloves and jacket.

[Colapop]

How about a chain and lock? I know that the family will be a hellova lot more vigilant now but extra security can't hurt. And his dad can teach him how to swing it with enough force to knock any f*cker out who's try's shit on with him...

[WarlockNZ]

How about a chain and lock? I know that the family will be a hellova lot more vigilant now but extra security can't hurt. And his dad can teach him how to swing it with enough force to knock any f*cker out who's try's shit on with him...

Thats a good idea .. LOL

I know that boots probably arn't the best thing, but according to the dad, his current ones are falling apart and next to useless ..

I intend to give the rest of the money we collect to the father and he can spend it on whatever gear he feels his son needs most.

[Colapop]

Choice bro - smokes and pokies!! (God I'm cynical) yes it is a p/t :dodge:

[Bend-it]

Save $15 of it and get him a KB calendar?

[Bruiser]

Just joined the thread and the generosity of KB'ers gives you the warm fuzzies alright.

As soon as I get a PM with the details I'll bang in $20 from the pillion and I. We can do the online thingy thismorning. Hope its not too late.

And, like most here, I'd dearly love to know the names and addresses of the lowlifes who menaced the young fella on his bike. Even if it was simply to "name and shame" them. It wouldn't be too hard to put up some pics of their day in court?

I am sure, however, that if the "system" doesn't deal to them then karma will!

Cheers,
Bruiser

[ManDownUnder]

Even if it was simply to "name and shame" them. It wouldn't be too hard to put up some pics of their day in court?

I am sure, however, that if the "system" doesn't deal to them then karma will!

Just cover your arse on that one. The civil libertarians don't like any extra punishment being dealt out... although a name and shame campaign would be a brilliant follow up.

Help the kid for sure... and name and shame the bad guys as the second act.

[WarlockNZ]

I've been having some conversations with the Dad and i am privy to some information that you would all love to hear .. I can't tell you about it tho because the case is actually going to court.

However, you can all rest assured that i will keep you up to date, when i can .. lol.

just a quick update, with the extra cash we have received we have a total of $192.76 over the total needed to fix the kids bike.

I'll be sending this money down the line on monday morning.

Well done KB'ers ... we kick ass :)

[Colapop]

This is great. It reaffirms my faith in bikers.
Just quietly I've been having a really great week helping people. Helped get a young fella a job and pointed another young fella at an apprenticeship (hopefully) and the continuing goodness from this thread. I'm happy. The best part about it is that I don't feel the need for reward from any of this - it just makes me feel good (and I like that)

[WarlockNZ]

This is great. It reaffirms my faith in bikers.
Just quietly I've been having a really great week helping people. Helped get a young fella a job and pointed another young fella at an apprenticeship (hopefully) and the continuing goodness from this thread. I'm happy. The best part about it is that I don't feel the need for reward from any of this - it just makes me feel good (and I like that)

The joy of helping is it's own reward.. god damn it . i'm starting to sound like a hippie. LOL

[Colapop]

You should hug a tree.... :hug:

[WarlockNZ]

You should hug a tree.... :hug:

I know ... but they are just so ... well .. woodie .. and there is only one place in my life for that .. LOL.

But seriously ... helping others is great .. i mean shit .. i stopped to help a stranded cager the other day, it sort of helped that she was really cute .. but thats not the point. :)

[jtzzr]

But seriously ... helping others is great .. i mean shit .. i stopped to help a stranded cager the other day, it sort of helped that she was really cute .. but thats not the point. :)[/QUOTE]

Oh my gosh you are doing so much to give bikers a good name,how cute was she?On a scale from 1-10 , :innocent:

[WarlockNZ]

On a scale from 1-10

I'd give her one ;) .. lol

[jtzzr]

From this day forth I`m going to help all stranded cute female cages, in the name of all motorcyclists.Dear Lord what I do for others.:innocent:

[WarlockNZ]

From this day forth I`m going to help all stranded cute female cages, in the name of all motorcyclists.Dear Lord what I do for others.:innocent:

I know ... its a hard job but someone has to do it .. lol

[ManDownUnder]

From this day forth I`m going to help all stranded cute female cages, in the name of all motorcyclists.Dear Lord what I do for others.:innocent:

What's that - you're a bit flat - sure I can pump you up...

ooooo you mean the tire... errr... yeah - I'll help...

[ManDownUnder]

WOOP WOOP

WOOP WOOP

This just in from the National Sales Manager at Blue Wing Honda. He's right behind the initiative to get this little man's bike back on the road and has well... I'll let you read it for yourself.

Email #1 from Bluewing
===
xxxx
Thanks for bringing this to our attention - there really are some low people in this world.
BWH are happy to supply the plastics at no charge to Dowman McKeown Honda for this family. Unfortuantely it may be mid novembver until they arrive from overseas.
kind regards

And email #2
===
From: Steve Meadows
Sent: Friday, 3 November 2006 1:57 p.m.
To: secret [person x
Subject: RE: You got any mates at Bluewing/Honda NZ?


Yes I have already spoken to Darryl Dowman. He had already ordered the parts and I have intercepted and amended his order.

regards

Steve
===

Guys - this rocks... bigtime. The little fulla with his bike trashed just got an extra $400? (is it?) in kit????

:niceone: BlueWing. Many many thanks

Methinks my next bike may be Red...

[McJim]

D'you think Hyosung would have gone the extra mile?

Get a VTR Warlock - y'know it's right - support those lovely people at BWH.

I still need to sign your L plate petition though - even though it no longer applies to me dude!

See ya on the road.

Good work.

[ManDownUnder]

D'you think Hyosung would have gone the extra mile?


To be honest it would not surprise me if they did. This isn't about what others would not have done - it's about what people did do. And it rocks

Something Steve from Blue Wing told me - this is about the motorcycling community, with a bunch of people pitching in. Focus on what's been done by the community, not what individuals contributed.

It's not verbose, but he said it even if it was different words.

[sunhuntin]

2 rockin emails!


wow....this is damned wicked!!! theres heaps of dosh for the boys gear now, and then some for his bank account!!

[MattRSK]

Buy him a KB calendar and a night on the piss!!

[Colapop]

Now now Matt It's not about you... (I'll get you a calender for xmas.)
Methinks a big padlock and chain,
Fox (or other MX brand) race kit (armour and stuff)
Boots
and a box of piss for the old man for getting the boy into biking in the first place!
Shit I think I'll have a beer to celebrate that!! :apint:

[MattRSK]

Shit I think I'll have a beer to celebrate that!! :apint:

Want some fried potato's and sizzlers?

[WarlockNZ]

Well .. shit .. who should i run into at the gas station than MDU himself, he gave me the low down on whats happened.

holy shit !! .. good on BWH for getting behind the cause. just for that i'll have to make a honda my next bike.

[sunhuntin]

Now now Matt It's not about you... (I'll get you a calender for xmas.)
Methinks a big padlock and chain,
Fox (or other MX brand) race kit (armour and stuff)
Boots
and a box of piss for the old man for getting the boy into biking in the first place!
Shit I think I'll have a beer to celebrate that!! :apint:

have a couple for me too mate! yep, padlock or some other antitheft device. pity the lock cant be used while riding! maybe a baseball bat...could stick in in a gun holster off an old army bike, lol.

[Colapop]

Nah jus teach him to ride with one hand on the bars and the other swinging the chain & padlock round his head! Shit yeah I'll have anopther beer than...:drinknsin

[WarlockNZ]

Right oh people,

I've just transferred the last of the donation money to Dowman Honda, being $172.76.

So that gives us a total amount of $770.

That should go a long way towards some decent gear for the little guy .. lol .. Don’t you just love it when Christmas comes early?

Once I have some photo's I’ll post them up for everyone to see but in the meantime I have a couple of things to say.

First, I’d like to once again thank all my fellows KB’ers for your support, you people are the cream of society, that’s right, the cream and I am proud to be counted among your numbers. You saw an injustice and you did something about it, how many people can say that about themselves?

Second, Dowman Honda. These blokes stepped up and came to the party and when I’m down that way next, I’ll be popping in to say hello and shake them all by the hand, Hell, I may even make the trip just to buy my next bike off them.

And finally, Blue Wing Honda. Holy shit!, what can you say, with the support of these guys we have managed to not only fix this young boys bike but we have managed to get him some kick ass gear as well. Thank you Blue Wing Honda, you guys rock!.

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[Paul in NZ]

Well bugger me with a buttered stick of blackberry...

Well done folks - and in particular to WarlockNZ for stepping out and doing something with the contacts he had. A whip round was suggest, I dropped an email BUT this guy DID something and that snowballed into a grand thing indeed.

Would Honda have supported this so generously if KB had not highlighted it and got behind it? Maybe... But maybe they wouldn't have even heard about it - no disrespect intended but it was a small story from the boarderlands eh?

The point is..... Something magic happened and a bad bad thing was made into a very very good thing because a few good people acted. Thats a lesson for life - never be afraid of doing the right thing and selfless acts.

I'm proud of you all.... If you didn't have the $$ to make a donation this time, don't worry, if you thought this was a silly thing, at least you had the sense not to criticize...

This is KIWI biking at its best and I'm delighted...

[McJim]

To be honest it would not surprise me if they did..

I wouldn't be surprised if they did either - it's just a running thing with me and Maverick and Warlock where we slag off his banana coloured, flame retardant motorbike.

It was meant in jest - sorry if it was misinterpreted.

[WarlockNZ]

I wouldn't be surprised if they did either - it's just a running thing with me and Maverick and Warlock where we slag off his banana coloured, flame retardant motorbike.

It was meant in jest - sorry if it was misinterpreted.

You wait until my Stebel arrives you tartan menance .. LOL.

[sunhuntin]

what an amazing thing!! totally awesome work by all involved. im sure the boy will be crapping himself.

btw, i think this is the longest thread where there almost no mud slinging [actually, none that i can remember] so well done on that side too!!

[McJim]

You wait until my Stebel arrives you tartan menance .. LOL.

Whaddya reckon on the 650 Hyosung powered Fischer?

[WarlockNZ]

Whaddya reckon on the 650 Hyosung powered Fischer?

Mate ... saw that machine and picked it as a Hyo Hyo in a second ... look at the lines of the fairing.

looks like the "shit", i must admit .. but still ony 79 HP .. and for 8 grand US you can get a whole lot more bike.

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[super87nz]

Nice work guys!! :) Nice to see some good, If youre still donating send the account details my way :) Looking forward to seeign the pics of the smile on his face :D

[WarlockNZ]

Nice work guys!! :) Nice to see some good, If youre still donating send the account details my way :) Looking forward to seeign the pics of the smile on his face :D

We have stopped taking donations, but if you want to help out you can get in touch with Dowman Honda ( http://dowmanhonda.motorcycletrader.co.nz/)

[gijoe1313]

Oh, the humanity of it all - are we...really...really starting to get along? :sunny: Big ups to everyone, now this is what it's all about! A little from everyone goes a long way!

Thanks again to all those who did the footwork to get the ball rolling, keeping everyone in the loop and passing on the bucks to where it's needed most! :rockon:

[WarlockNZ]

Oh, the humanity of it all - are we...really...really starting to get along? :sunny: Big ups to everyone, now this is what it's all about! A little from everyone goes a long way!

Thanks again to all those who did the footwork to get the ball rolling, keeping everyone in the loop and passing on the bucks to where it's needed most! :rockon:

Dont forget to give some bling to Paul in NZ .. it was his idea .. i just hijacked it .. lol

[Bend-it]

Hey all, it'll get to the point where we'll just be paying for too much... Cool to give him a leg up, but no point spoon-feeding the whole elephant.

How about giving them $300 on top of getting the bike fixed, and then:-

a. Donating the rest towards website costs, or
b. Putting it in some sort of trust account that can go toward other similar causes? This however, will require management.
c. We could give the remainder towards a charity of choice? Westpac Helicopter trust thing maybe?

[ManDownUnder]

Hey all, it'll get to the point where we'll just be paying for too much... Cool to give him a leg up, but no point spoon-feeding the whole elephant.

How about giving them $300 on top of getting the bike fixed, and then:-

a. Donating the rest towards website costs, or
b. Putting it in some sort of trust account that can go toward other similar causes? This however, will require management.
c. We could give the remainder towards a charity of choice? Westpac Helicopter trust thing maybe?

I hear what you're saying but it was all given with the intent of helping the kid. I.e. everyone wanted to contribute to that cause, I say leave it where it is.

It's true we've covered the bases financially though and I hope we absolutely rock this kid's world. On to the next thing...

[Sniper]

It's true we've covered the bases financially though and I hope we absolutely rock this kid's world. On to the next thing...

Inline4!!!

[ManDownUnder]

Inline4!!!

ok I'll bite (or show my ignorance)

Inline4??

[Sniper]

ok I'll bite (or show my ignorance)

Inline4??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38404
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38334

[sunhuntin]

I hear what you're saying but it was all given with the intent of helping the kid. I.e. everyone wanted to contribute to that cause, I say leave it where it is.

It's true we've covered the bases financially though and I hope we absolutely rock this kid's world. On to the next thing...

i was thinkin any excess could go into a savings account for him? then the parents could also put some in as they can afford it, and hell also get interest on top of that. not to be touched till hes 18 of course.

[Bend-it]

Yup cool, wanted to get a feel of what people thought... I'm happy for him to get the extra dosh...

[TLDV8]

Bump

Was there a happy ending to this story ?

[WarlockNZ]

Bump

Was there a happy ending to this story ?

Everything was sposed to kick off on the weekend just gone, I'm just waiting for Daryl to get back in touch, if i havn't heard from him by tomorrow, i'll give him a call and get a sitrep.

[WarlockNZ]

It's all set up for tomorrow people.. the young lad has no idea whats going on .. the bike is done, plastics arrived yesterday.

So we should have some photos by the end of the week.

[nudemetalz]

It's all set up for tomorrow people.. the young lad has no idea whats going on .. the bike is done, plastics arrived yesterday.

So we should have some photos by the end of the week.

AWESOME !!!!!:yes:

[apteryx_haasti]

That's great news, Warlock - can't wait to see the pics!!!

[Mom]

It's all set up for tomorrow people.. the young lad has no idea whats going on .. the bike is done, plastics arrived yesterday.

So we should have some photos by the end of the week.

Looking forward to seeing the happy face!!!!!

[WarlockNZ]

Allright ... had an update today ..
The young lad in question picked his bike up today, along with all of his new gear.

The guys at dowman honda took lots of photos .. so i'm just waiting for them to send them to me :)

[Ixion]

Can you also send them on to Big dave. And,oh attenuated one, shouldn't someone be interested in a real good human interest story. Almost as good as kittens.

[sunhuntin]

Allright ... had an update today ..
The young lad in question picked his bike up today, along with all of his new gear.

The guys at dowman honda took lots of photos .. so i'm just waiting for them to send them to me :)

awesome news warlock! will be great to see the photos. i hope the kid appreciates and remembers this for years to come!!!

[apteryx_haasti]

BUMP....

....any news or photos of the big day? What did he think of it all??

[WarlockNZ]

I had a chat to Andre last night (that's the dad), the young boy had no idea what was happening and from all accounts was just expecting the bike to have had had some work done on it.

Andre was tell me that his eyes just lit up when he saw the bike completely fixed and then he was told he and about $1000 to spend in the shop .. now that would have been a Kodak moment.. lol.

He left with complete new kit, and still has $400 on his account at dowman's, he went to bed that night in his new bike pants and shirt and keep asking his dad if they could go back to the shop.. LOL.

The boy was going to write us a letter of thanks, but has asked his dad if he can make us a video instead, so Andre is going to send me the tape when it's done .. on a side note .. I'll need to figure out a way to convert VHS to digital .. lol .. I'm sure I'll figure something out.

Dowman's took some photos as well .. so i am just waiting for those to arrive and i will post them as soon as they do.

Looks like we managed to get this young lad even more excited about bikes than he was before.

I don't know about the rest of you .. but I'm just all warm and fuzzy .. ha ha

:Punk:

[WarlockNZ]

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Link to the Follow up story.

http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3711248&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=

No mention of KB ... i'll be having a few words with the reporter in question about that.

[Fub@r]

I'll need to figure out a way to convert VHS to digital .. lol .. I'm sure I'll figure something out.


I have a gizmo at work to convert VHS to Digital. Let me know when you have the tape and I can convert it for you.

Bit of a shame everyone but KB got a mention in the story. Ah well at least the kid will always know

[WarlockNZ]

I have a gizmo at work to convert VHS to Digital. Let me know when you have the tape and I can convert it for you.

Bit of a shame everyone but KB got a mention in the story. Ah well at least the kid will always know

Will do man ... thanks for that.

[WarlockNZ]

Link to a better photo.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/displayimage.php?album=398&pos=0

[sunhuntin]

thats awesome stuff.
bit sucky that the mastermind behind the whole bit didnt even get a mention. but on the flipside, i bet wed get a whole pile of trolls if we were mentioned. im happy just to see the guy happy....good stuff sleeping in his gear! LOL.

well done to everyone on kiwibiker who contributed a little bit towards a little boys dream. who knows? he may well become a champ!!