Hey Lurkers

[ManDownUnder]

I'm slowly working out there are quite a few of you out there, and I had a thought.

... why not start off getting yourself some safety gear and join in some of the group rides etc as a pillion.

You get to join in, meet the people and get some experience under your belt before you have to shell out the big dollars on the machine/get your licence/whatever. I'm happy for someone to sit on the back of my bike anytime - and I expect there are a few others in a similar position.

... just a thought...

[terbang]

Talk to Julie (now Blondini) she started out here as a pillion and it seems the experience is continuing well for her...

[yungatart]

Talk to Julie (now Blondini) she started out here as a pillion and it seems the experience is continuing well for her...

Me too! I started out as a pillion on MStrs's bike , I now ride my own wee beastie and go for my restricted on Thursday!
If I can do it, anyone can!

[xwhatsit]

Who says they're pillions? I know I tend to lurk around other forums quite a bit, through Google searches for stuff about my bike. You don't really feel much need to join, unless you have a particular question to ask.

At any rate, they bloody well should join up! Go on a ride!

[ManDownUnder]

Who says they're pillions?

Fair call... the thought I had relates to those waiting to get into motorcycling... just at that point where they can watch but not join in... yet.



At any rate, they bloody well should join up! Go on a ride!

No argument from me

[forkoil]

Guilty as charged....
Although a long time rider, mainly a loner, I'm hesitant to go on Kber rides because of the sort of comments that tend to come on here about them, but that could say more about the commenter than the rides? Also I think I'd raise the average age of the ride by about 5 years :shifty:

[ManDownUnder]

Guilty as charged....
Although a long time rider, mainly a loner, I'm hesitant to go on Kber rides because of the sort of comments that tend to come on here about them, but that could say more about the commenter than the rides?

I'd seriously suggest you come and judge them for yourself if you're interested. I'm not saing there are no problems - they just tend to get more focus than they deserve.

Try one ride... and it's your call from there.

[Maha]

Guilty as charged....
Although a long time rider, mainly a loner, I'm hesitant to go on Kber rides because of the sort of comments that tend to come on here about them, but that could say more about the commenter than the rides? Also I think I'd raise the average age of the ride by about 5 years :shifty:

Dont believe everything you read about the rides. If you dare!!!! come on one of mine, when i get around to organising one....:innocent: Tell ya mate, you will have alot of fun, dont worry about age either, dont care if you are 16 or 60, as long as you go home feeling good about what you have just done thats all that matters........do ya drink?.....:cool:

[slinky]

I'm slowly working out there are quite a few of you out there, and I had a thought.

... why not start off getting yourself some safety gear and join in some of the group rides etc as a pillion.

You get to join in, meet the people and get some experience under your belt before you have to shell out the big dollars on the machine/get your licence/whatever. I'm happy for someone to sit on the back of my bike anytime - and I expect there are a few others in a similar position.

... just a thought...

thats a great idea! i was pillion for..................10 years. (starting out on my street every evening when dad would get home from work)

and then you would meet people face to face, and when it comes to buying your bike, you will have plenty of help from people you ahve met face to face.
n you'd rack up all sorts of knowledge before it comes to the time where you are gripping the accelerator.

[forkoil]

Dont believe everything you read about the rides. If you dare!!!! come on one of mine, when i get around to organising one....:innocent: Tell ya mate, you will have alot of fun, dont worry about age either, dont care if you are 16 or 60, as long as you go home feeling good about what you have just done thats all that matters........do ya drink?.....:cool:

Have been known, but not generally mid ride :innocent:

[Blondini]

Talk to Julie (now Blondini) she started out here as a pillion and it seems the experience is continuing well for her...

TEEE HEEE :done: :sunny:

[Colapop]

The thing is by lurking you're not getting involved. You've got an interest in biking or bikers otherwise you wouldn't be lurking here. I say, if you like it get involved - whether it is by being a pillion, getting a bike or becoming a member here. Some do bite but for the most part we're a good bunch of people.

[klingon]

Hmmm... this is interesting and I'm wondering if I should even post or if I'm just asking for a flaming.... :dodge:

I started out as a pillion, then I carelessly misplaced my chauffeur. So I came in here and asked airound to see if anyone would be willing to take me as a pillion (no strings attached, so to speak). I discovered that it's quite a risky thing for a single female to do. Most people were kind and helpful, but I found I had to be very alert against the freaks, weirdos and hormone-overdosed little boys.

So yeah, sounds like a simple thing - just log in and head out for a ride. Actually it requires a lot of thought, a lot of caution, and a large dose of trust.

By the way, I found my chauffeur again. :yes:

[Blondini]

Hmmm... this is interesting and I'm wondering if I should even post or if I'm just asking for a flaming.... :dodge:

I started out as a pillion, then I carelessly misplaced my chauffeur. So I came in here and asked airound to see if anyone would be willing to take me as a pillion (no strings attached, so to speak). I discovered that it's quite a risky thing for a single female to do. Most people were kind and helpful, but I found I had to be very alert against the freaks, weirdos and hormone-overdosed little boys.

So yeah, sounds like a simple thing - just log in and head out for a ride. Actually it requires a lot of thought, a lot of caution, and a large dose of trust.

By the way, I found my chauffeur again. :yes:

You too aye,At least they did not think you were the cops I was waiting for the shovels to come out:gob:

[Blondini]

The thing is by lurking you're not getting involved. You've got an interest in biking or bikers otherwise you wouldn't be lurking here. I say, if you like it get involved - whether it is by being a pillion, getting a bike or becoming a member here. Some do bite but for the most part we're a good bunch of people.

Speaking of lurking ........ winja???? where are you?Still stalking my brother?

[ManDownUnder]

I discovered that it's quite a risky thing for a single female to do. Most people were kind and helpful, but I found I had to be very alert against the freaks, weirdos and hormone-overdosed little boys.


A very good point and one to be aware of (for us non lurkers and volunteers of pillion services). It has to be - and stay - above board. This is a pure and simple offer of a ride on the bike.

My wife would rightly have words with me if it was any other way...:kick:

[Maha]

You too aye,At least they did not think you were the cops I was waiting for the shovels to come out:gob:

Hey Hey Hey.....speaking of shovels, stop digging up the past.......:shutup:

[Macktheknife]

Guilty as charged....
Although a long time rider, mainly a loner, I'm hesitant to go on Kber rides because of the sort of comments that tend to come on here about them, but that could say more about the commenter than the rides? Also I think I'd raise the average age of the ride by about 5 years :shifty:

Not on some of the rides mate!
Seriously though we could always use and appreciate some wiser heads around, feel free to come along and say g'day sometime, even if it is just at the pub.

[slinky]

A very good point and one to be aware of (for us non lurkers and volunteers of pillion services). It has to be - and stay - above board. This is a pure and simple offer of a ride on the bike.

My wife would rightly have words with me if it was any other way...:kick:

if it wants to be really organised, it could be that in the first instance they come to MDU, and he find a suitable/reliable (not a dodgey wierdo) to take the person on the rides.
??????????????????????????not meaning to put all the work on you MDU, ur name just came up cus it was ur idea :p

[Blondini]

A very good point and one to be aware of (for us non lurkers and volunteers of pillion services). It has to be - and stay - above board. This is a pure and simple offer of a ride on the bike.

My wife would rightly have words with me if it was any other way...:kick:

See there are still some decent folks left in this world:love:

[MSTRS]

.... Some do bite ....

Never. Not me. Don't know who you are talking about.

[Blondini]

Hey Hey Hey.....speaking of shovels, stop digging up the past.......:shutup:

Can laugh it off now but crikey I thought you big bad bikers were going to track me down:dodge: : :shit: :laugh: :no: :Police: :bleh: :wavey: :hug: :apint:

[Squeak the Rat]

I'm a reverse lurker, talk shit but don't really have a bike....

But good post MDU, I've seen a lot of threads where the guest count was higher than the user count. Come say hello guys, we don't (all) bite!

[ManDownUnder]

not meaning to put all the work on you MDU, ur name just came up cus it was ur idea :p


Hey I'm happy to help... my suggestion is to simply get along to the Thursday night rides and find a seat. Anyoine wearing a ring is off limits (even if they insist they're not) and anyone with a tan line where their ring should be is also off limits??

LOL - this is all getting too serious/specific, but I know what you mean.

[forkoil]

Not on some of the rides mate!
Seriously though we could always use and appreciate some wiser heads around, feel free to come along and say g'day sometime, even if it is just at the pub.
How can you tell which rides are which?

[Maha]

How can you tell which rides are which?

Cant really....just keep talking to people on here rugulally (sp...no shit!) :lol:
And you will soon figure out who will enjoying riding with....:scooter:

[slinky]

Hey I'm happy to help... my suggestion is to simply get along to the Thursday night rides and find a seat. Anyoine wearing a ring is off limits (even if they insist they're not) and anyone with a tan line where their ring should be is also off limits??

LOL - this is all getting too serious/specific, but I know what you mean.

yeh it is getting a bit serious aye... but no 1 wud run into any trouble if they came along to the ATNR looking for a ride on the back of a bike.
(its not like we're saying meet us in the middle of nowhere at midnight.

[Colapop]

Well, down here in Welly there are the Cruisy Wednesday Night Rides which cater for newbies, pillions and those wishing to take it a bit easier. It is a good environment coz there are a few other people around and the location is pretty nuetral. The other good thing is that if you turn up in your car you can always decide you don't like it and leave without ever being exposed to anyone.

Another point is that this aint a dating site. The main reason people around here hook up (young 'uns term), I think there's only been a couple, I think is because of a common interest (in bikes).

You will see me in the new year at a few of these rides if you come along. I'm married and happy so no fear of any 'motives'.

[Maha]

yeh it is getting a bit serious aye... but no 1 wud run into any trouble if they came along to the ATNR looking for a ride on the back of a bike.
(its not like we're saying meet us at the back of <somewhere dodgey> at midnight.

And i thought my grammer was bad...Geeeeeeeezzzzz sl1nky......:gob:

[slinky]

And i thought my grammer was bad...Geeeeeeeezzzzz sl1nky......:gob:

u talkn bout the "back of midnight" part??
i used some symbols cus i cudnt think of a dodgy meeting place off the top of my head, was meant to be "a dodgey place" in the smaller than, and greater than symbols..... duno y it missed it out?

and if your referring to my spelling/way ive written things. im a lazy typer, and this aint english class!

[Colapop]

Beware the BDOTGANZA!! Hitcher will be about...

[ManDownUnder]

See there are still some decent folks left in this world:love:

The more KBers I meet the more I am convinced of this... Ask FROSTY about the day we did his house over. Mad Duck organised it... poor bastard didn't recognise the place when he got home.

He deserved everything he got too. That'll teach him for selflessly giving his time and efforts for the benefit of others. Bastard... good bastard that is.

And he's only one of many. I could list a few but won't because it'll unintentionally exclude some that I don't know or haven't had the pleasure with yet (beer that is... c'mon - mind out of trousers please)

[ManDownUnder]

Beware the BDOTGANZA!! Hitcher will be about...

He can stay in his own damned thread thanks

[Maha]

u talkn bout the "back of midnight" part??
i used some symbols cus i cudnt think of a dodgy meeting place off the top of my head, was meant to be "a dodgey place" in the smaller than, and greater than symbols..... duno y it missed it out?

and if your referring to my spelling/way ive written things. im a lazy typer, and this aint english class!


There you go again....please dont post in a thread where you see the name 'Hitcher'....:shit:
English?....i left skool wid none kwallifations at all.....honest 36% in english school C (yes years ago) the only subject i sat, but its not hard to spell properly....dont take it to heart mate, i am the 'stirrer of shit ya know?...:blip:
Now...........back to topic.....lets see ya Lurkers!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

[QUOTE=My wife would rightly have words with me if it was any other way...:kick:[/QUOTE]

My god you never told me you where married when you took me out. Now that has to change things:nono:

[klingon]

yeh it is getting a bit serious aye... but no 1 wud run into any trouble if they came along to the ATNR looking for a ride on the back of a bike.
(its not like we're saying meet us in the middle of nowhere at midnight.

Well... you still have to know whose bike to get on the back of for a safe and comfortable ride. I hope any other KBers present would be smart enough to stop any newbie getting on the back with some of the crazies I've seen around. (I'm not mentioning any names so if you recognise yourself in this description it's your own problem!)


Well, down here in Welly there are the Cruisy Wednesday Night Rides which cater for newbies, pillions and those wishing to take it a bit easier. It is a good environment coz there are a few other people around and the location is pretty nuetral. The other good thing is that if you turn up in your car you can always decide you don't like it and leave ...

Yeah - that's what I would recommend to anyone joining a ride for the first time - and that's what I did. I showed up in my car at the pub at the end of the ATNR and got to meet a few people and listened to their stories about how fast they could go on one wheel while seated backwards with a beer balanced on each shoulder. My short list of potential riders became shorter by the moment.


...without ever being exposed to anyone.
Who was exposing themselves?! Or is that just a wicked rumour you're starting?


Another point is that this aint a dating site...

ha ha ha yeah. Try telling that to the young 'uns.

In saying that, I have met a lot of extremely kind, helpful, genuine people on here so I don't want to put anybody off! Quite the opposite. I would like to encourage all lurkers to step forward - whether they have a bike or not.

Hello lurkers, we'd like to meet you!

[Ixion]

My god you never told me you where married when you took me out. Now that has to change things:nono:

Well, he never told Mr Busa Pete he was married either. Even when he asked him to marry him (civil union of course)

[Mrs Busa Pete]

[QUOTE=You will see me in the new year at a few of these rides if you come along. I'm married and happy so no fear of any 'motives'.[/QUOTE]

Shit you to you didn't tell me that when you asked me to call you lickipop.:Punk:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Well, he never told Mr Busa Pete he was married either. Even when he asked him to marry him (civil union of course)

Hanging on i thought you said his name was morris.

[WINJA]

Speaking of lurking ........ winja???? where are you?Still stalking my brother?

WHO IS YOUR BROTHER?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Now for the serious stuff to the lurkers pete and i have meet some great people on this site and we have had a lot of fun.Forkoil i invite you along to our new years eve party there will be a few kbers here and some of them are bloody good riders the thing is there are fast riders and there are slow riders but the one thing we do is stop and wait for the slower guys like maha man:dodge: to catch up. Just make sure you ride your own ride.

[Mom]

Guilty as charged....
Although a long time rider, mainly a loner, I'm hesitant to go on Kber rides because of the sort of comments that tend to come on here about them, but that could say more about the commenter than the rides? Also I think I'd raise the average age of the ride by about 5 years :shifty:

Please dont be shy about coming forward..........we have some amazing outings, usually organised via KB........some posted up here, some organised by PM or by text message.........and bet you are but a spring chicken anyway!

[Mom]

[QUOTE=Blondini;866244]Can laugh it off now but crikey I thought you big bad bikers were going to track me downQUOTE]

:shifty: we are ......tee hee........:blip:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

........and bet you are but a spring chicken anyway!

Unlike you mom you are more like and aged turky you know gobil gobil gobil :love:

[Mom]

Unlike you mom you are more like and aged turky you know gobil gobil gobil :love:

pot..........kettle..............:killingme

you can go off some people ya know.........:love: :love:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

pot..........kettle..............:killingme

you can go off some people ya know.........:love: :love:

Yes but i'm still tender and juicey

[Blondini]

WHO IS YOUR BROTHER?
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Blondini]

The more KBers I meet the more I am convinced of this... Ask FROSTY about the day we did his house over. Mad Duck organised it... poor bastard didn't recognise the place when he got home.

He deserved everything he got too. That'll teach him for selflessly giving his time and efforts for the benefit of others. Bastard... good bastard that is.

And he's only one of many. I could list a few but won't because it'll unintentionally exclude some that I don't know or haven't had the pleasure with yet (beer that is... c'mon - mind out of trousers please)
All you said:2thumbsup :grouphug: :spudflip:

[Blondini]

[QUOTE=Blondini;866244]Can laugh it off now but crikey I thought you big bad bikers were going to track me downQUOTE]

:shifty: we are ......tee hee........:blip:

Hi mom see you out there on my baby soon:yes: :love:

[Blondini]

Hey I'm happy to help... my suggestion is to simply get along to the Thursday night rides and find a seat. Anyoine wearing a ring is off limits (even if they insist they're not) and anyone with a tan line where their ring should be is also off limits??

LOL - this is all getting too serious/specific, but I know what you mean.

Well there goes my pillion spot for this thursday then :gob: :nono: :shutup:MDU??????@#$%$##@

[Colapop]

pot..........kettle..............:killingme
you can go off some people ya know.........:love: :love:
She about the size of a pot too!!


Who was exposing themselves?! Or is that just a wicked rumour you're starting?
only me deary...

Shit you to you didn't tell me that when you asked me to call you lickipop.:Punk:
Who asked who???

[RC1]

who Is Your Brother?
That Be Me

[Big Dog]

First time pillion, old hand makes no difference if your keen and I'm already out for a ride anyone is welcome. If you have a specific destination your shout for lunch and gas.
Please don't post here though pm me, lest we give ammunition to those of lower IQ's and higher post counts.

[Clivoris]

Me too! I started out as a pillion on MStrs's bike , I now ride my own wee beastie and go for my restricted on Thursday!
If I can do it, anyone can!

Good luck Chicky.:yes: :scooter: :yes:

[Jaxi]

Oh the shame...

I admit, I am a lurker and have a real laugh reading through some of the posts (while I really should be working!)…. There are some real characters on this site… I like it.

I'd love to come on a KB ride but unfortunately living in the other hemisphere, that's a little difficult!!! Will keep on lurking till we move back at the end of next year.

See you then!

[Insanity_rules]

TCWNR was my first ride on here and that was pretty good, not intimidating at all. After a while you hear all the go fast, cop runner and ride like an idiot stories going over a beer and chips. Its up to you whether you ride like that but I'd sooner end up arriving home, tucking myself and my bike into bed in one piece.

I'd challenge the truth in about 75% of those brags anyway.

Its good to be surrounded by like minded people who enjoy a good ride and can provide real world advice if you need it while I tell them about my latest runner from the cops where I rode through farmers, all the time on my back wheel, balancing an emu on my right shoulder and reached 320 Km/h on my 250 up an escalator :killingme .

[yungatart]

Its good to be surrounded by like minded people who enjoy a good ride and can provide real world advice if you need it while I tell them about my latest runner from the cops where I rode through farmers, all the time on my back wheel, balancing an emu on my right shoulder and reached 320 Km/h on my 250 up an escalator :killingme .

You are having us on, eh? The emu part is just a joke, right?:yes:

[ManDownUnder]

Well there goes my pillion spot for this thursday then :gob: :nono: :shutup:MDU??????@#$%$##@

LOL - you misinterpreted "off limits"... and that pillion spot is still there.

[Hawkeye]

Me too! I started out as a pillion on MStrs's bike , I now ride my own wee beastie and go for my restricted on Thursday!
If I can do it, anyone can!

Good luck for Thurday! You will ace it. Only one piece of advice.... Calm, Stay calm. The rest you can already do.

[MadDuck]

The more KBers I meet the more I am convinced of this... Ask FROSTY about the day we did his house over.


Shit you better not ask him about that weekend ....the neighbours are still throwing the rubbish back over the fence :innocent:

[ManDownUnder]

Shit you better not ask him about that weekend ....the neighbours are still throwing the rubbish back over the fence :innocent:

LOL - and knowing FROSTY... he just sits there and lets them get away with it??

... didn't think so...

[Dilligaf]

Well not a lurker anymore - I have started to post.... when I've felt it wasn't too out of line to.
Originally I found this site because I was always looking for good jokes - you'd be surprised how far up google you guys come. Was a lurker for ages until to view the good jokes I had to join... wondered if I'd slip in under the radar even if I was a 'cager' :shit:
But now I even creep into other areas of KB (as you can see) and feel like I'm getting to know some of the more prolific posters anyway.
And I feel that I can't rightfully be kicked out... I hired a motorbike for over 2 years when we lived in Thailand. But now we have a child and well, the booster seat wouldn't really work and well, to be honest, much as you all deride the cage, at least it gives you some measure of protection when you meet some meatheads out there on the roads :yes: :confused: :( :2guns: :bash:

[klingon]

Oh the shame...

I admit, I am a lurker and have a real laugh reading through some of the posts (while I really should be working!)…. There are some real characters on this site… I like it.

I'd love to come on a KB ride but unfortunately living in the other hemisphere, that's a little difficult!!! Will keep on lurking till we move back at the end of next year.

See you then!

SPRUNG!!

Welcome Jaxi, hope you're enjoying your Northern Hemisphere winter while we're all lazing about in the sunshine here. (If anybody tells you it's raining don't believe them - they're just saying it to make you feel better.)

You're welcome to join in the babble here on te KB site, even if you can't actually meet us till next year.

See you round... :sunny:

[Big Dog]

much as you all deride the cage, at least it gives you some measure of protection when you meet some meatheads out there on the roads :yes: :confused: :( :2guns: :bash:
Ah a Kevin Bloody Wilson fan.
Meat heads are not exclusive to cars an another car does provide a bigger target (sorry meant wall of force field like protection).

But seriously the only reason I have been without a bike in 14 years was when I had the cage to cart 3 kiddie seats.


Just one would have yielded a sidecar (with trainee swinger) or a trike not a cage.

[Ixion]

One word. Saddlebags.

[Darlios]

Well I guess I count as a lurker. Haven't been on KB site in many months but am now popping around again.

Had bought a cage :dodge:, but never drove it :mellow: (No license, the car was supposed to motivate me towards the license but somehow that died pretty fast. That and running a 2.8l classic car costs too much.) Now am selling it and seriously considering buying a GN when the money eventually comes through. (Damn lazy people who take forever to sell their cars!).

Haven't got my bike license either, can't find where i put the damn practical skills test certificate thing since it was filed when we moved house. But am going to start the giant search for it when I have time. (Else I’ll just have to go sit it again.)

Oh well, I don't post too often as I don't usually have anything constructive to add to the conversation. But will probably attempt to involve myself...

As soon as I get the bike or gear (or both)ill definitely join in on all the fun. :yes:

[InDeSkyz]

I'm too lazy to get my butt out of bed most of the time for the organised weekend rides.
My bike is my primary mode of transport, esp since the damn car requires a jump start to get it going.

[Gineen]

Frigging heck - and I have trustingly hopped onto pillion seats for decades. Thankfully I'm too old, ugly, and hopefully wise, to be duped or phucked around with. I thought bikers were all nice people!!

Most posts on here are from Auck or Welly ( or London). No-one on here from the Manawatu seems to go biking with fellow KB'rs.

This lurker is currently bereft of a rider, so if you're safe, experienced, and have a decent pillion seat, I'm open to offers. I'm a lightweight passenger ( 35kg) so I shouldn't mess up your handling skills much.

And great posts klingon

[Jaxi]

Yeah, I heard that the summer in NZ is yet to kick in properly…. terrible what's happening with the world coz winter has usually kicked in with a vengeance over here by now too…. We've only just dropped to single figures temperature wise! Most pleasant.

Enjoy the summer guys (when it finally arrives) and I will keep on lurking - reading about your fab rides!!!

Jaxi

[Brian d marge]

Ive been sitting on the park bench , eyeing little girls with bad intent ...

Signed

Luke R,

Blasted cough ...

[Insanity_rules]

You are having us on, eh? The emu part is just a joke, right?:yes:

Nah the escalator is the joke bit, the emu is a great pillion.

[klingon]

Nah the escalator is the joke bit, the emu is a great pillion.

For future reference, I think you'll find it's easier to ride up those travellator things than escalators. On the other hand, escalators are more fun to ride down.