The KB world...

[Colapop]

For all the shit stirring bunfights, angst, bitching and needling that occasionally passes for a forum round here - you gotta admit this place is pretty damn good. I was out at Riffer's place yesterday while he helped me change my fork oil and generally tidy them up. We had a slight problem (being noobs) with trying to get the bottom bolt out... so what to do? After trying all that our poor little brains could come up with we thought we'd zip into town and pick up the spare forks I had and rebuild one to replace the one we thought was stuffed. Nice pillion trip only to find they are a different model to mine (they fit Riffer's bike though). Hmmm... Ah!! Ring someone... 1st call Frosty - no answer, 2nd call MDU (on his birthday) - no answer, 3rd call White Trash - no answer.... Ooo-er 4th call Shaun Harris - "Hello" Woohoo! The right advice from the right man.

All of that story aside, what a great place we have here! When you can call one of the top guys in NZ racing and suspension and ask him why we're unable to get something undone. No talking down to us - just a straight answer. The same goes for a lot of other people on here - they'll help just because it's the right thing to do. I've got my bike back on the road for less than $500 when it should have cost thousands - thanks to people who know people or skills that people here have.

So thanks firstly to Spankme for providing the conduit that this community flows through and secondly to you. Yep you - even if I haven't met you yet. YOU are what makes this place great.Thanks.


::edit:: And for all you thinking I may be getting a little soft and fluffy in my old age - c'mere, I got a cuddle for ya!

[Highlander]

Well said, but almost on the verge of soppy drivelly for you innit?

[gijoe1313]

Gosh... :gob: what have you been on this morning Col? Been hitting that DOT4 fluid again?

Nah, all good mate - you've just put it into words what most of us feel and think about ol'KB.

It's like that in-bred cousin no-one talks about, but do talk about! It's all fun and games until it sometimes comes back to bite you on the arse (if it's that in-bred cousin, I suggest a course of treatment for rabies might be well advised! :msn-wink:)

Now... where did I put that strait jacket of mines to put Col into the loony bin? :scratch:

[judecatmad]

Ah you old softie! The Easter Bunny's got to you, hasn't he?!

Nah, well said m8 :)

[Dodgyiti]

Too right, amongst the piles of brown quite a few gems shine out.
I joined about 3 years ago hoping to find someone out there that new about my bike at the time (still got it too :Punk: ) with the hope of some advice as it was not that common. What I found was great people, happy to help, and when they couldn't- put me onto someone who could.
That was 2004, and it has only got better :rockon:

[Trudes]

I :love: KB!!!!

[Donor]

Well said Col, and so very true.

I reckon at times, I'd have given riding up after the first week if it hadn't been for a few mad KB folk dragging my newbie butt out on insanely wet rides and teaching me the joys of abstract bug splatter art on my visor!

:grouphug:

[Storm]

Aint it the truth- for a few minutes to register, you get access to thousands of stories, advice, bike tests, and all the good buggers who've been there and done it first who'll share the good word

Thanks Spankme

[Big Dave]

Whatever - For me it's another somewhere i broadcast.
A communication device.
Not a member, don't 'belong', not part of the community.

[crashe]

Awwwwww colapop, that was so beautiful...... you blardy big softie.



Cheers for offering a ((((hug))))... but can you just do it ever so gently please.
I still have memories of that last one you gave me.



Yeah aint Kiwibiker a great group of folks.


But you know, the biggest thank you goes out to SpankMe and also WaRi for setting up Kiwibiker in the first place for all us humble bike riders.


:grouphug: :grouphug:

[slowpoke]

Whatever - For me it's another somewhere i broadcast.
A communication device.
Not a member, don't 'belong', not part of any community.

Thanks, it's nice to know where we stand.

[Big Dave]

Thanks, it's nice to know where we stand.

Usually at the bar - where I'll buy any of youse a drink, but I won't have a patch on.

[crashe]

Whatever - For me it's another somewhere i broadcast.
A communication device.
Not a member, don't 'belong', not part of any community.

Awwwwwwwwww :grouphug: for you my friend.

[Big Dave]

Awwwwwwwwww :grouphug: for you my friend.

XOX back atcha.

See - this is why I prefer to belong to the real world. that was quite unfulfilling ;-P

[Meekey_Mouse]

Haha, good on ya Colapop :rockon:

[MSTRS]

All those easter eggs got to you? So much marshmallow that you've turned into one?
Awwww....:love: :hug:

[crashe]

XOX back atcha.

See - this is why I prefer to belong to the real world. that was quite unfulfilling ;-P

Mate I shall give you a big hug :hug: when I see you next.

[Big Dave]

Mate I shall give you a big hug :hug: when I see you next.


As long as it's not some sort of membership ritual ;-P

[crashe]

As long as it's not some sort of membership ritual ;-P

:rofl::killingme :killingme :killingme :rofl:

Awwwww you really are such a sweetie and big softie too.

[Big Dave]

:rofl::killingme :killingme :killingme :rofl:

Awwwww you really are such a sweetie and big softie too.


Cool - This balances well with the 'Known Associate' entry.

[crashe]

Cool - This balances well with the 'Known Associate' entry.

Thank goddess for that........:yes: :yes:

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Sparky Bills]

Thats some deep shit mate!
Makes me want to shed a tear! But then i pulled myself together and thought about some V8's and stuff.:innocent: (you know... manly stuff like that:Punk: )

[Ixion]

I have always been impressed by the depth of knowledge and erudition found on this site, and the, sometimes poignant, insightful sensitivity.

Most on-line petrolhead sites are either unmitigated anorak, or inarticulate gibbering , extending to no interest beyond, respectively, the gudgeon pin thickness of a 1957 Pifflemobile, or how fast the author went last night, how drunk he got , and how he gave the pigs the finger

Whereas KB , at its best moments , presents an eclectic weltgeist which encompasses and comprehends a unique extent of spiritual, philosophical and sociological personae.

I know of no other like it.

We's special.

EDIT: How long until we get to talking about beer?

[MSTRS]

I have always been impressed by the depth of knowledge and erudition found on this site, and the, sometimes poignant, insightful sensitivity.

Most on-line petrolhead sites are either unmitigated anorak, or inarticulate gibbering , extending to no interest beyond, respectively, the gudgeon pin thickness of a 1957 Pifflemobile, or how fast the author went last night, how drunk he got , and how he gave the pigs the finger

Whereas KB , at its best moments , presents an eclectic weltgeist which encompasses and comprehends a unique extent of spiritual, philosophical and sociological personae.

I know of no other like it.

We's special.
Fucken verbose for a commie, ain't ya?:innocent:

[Donor]

EDIT: How long until we get to talking about beer?

Beer is good.

Almost as good as a KB thread, though I expect the hangover from a long nights posting lasts a hell of a lot longer...

[Big Dave]

I have always been impressed by the depth of knowledge and erudition found on this site, and the, sometimes poignant, insightful sensitivity.

We's special.



That's just motorcyclists in general. It's not unique to the brand. (was kinda my original point)

[Ixion]

True. But the particularity which KB brings, and which was what the Op alluded to is that through this cyber-medium motorcyclists throughout the country are able to interact and exchange information and opinion.

Whereas , when I started riding, one might know well perhaps a dozen local riders, and occasionally exchange a word with a few more, but by and large one's interaction was limited to local riders. KB extends the community that once was limited to the local cafe or pub to the entire country.

Speaking of pubs, leads onto beer .............:drinkup:

[Quasievil]

nipple twisting homo

[Ixion]

See. Like I said , poignant and insightful sensitivity.

[oldrider]

Yep, we are just off for a ride, we like to see other bikers about but the ones we consciously seek out most are KB'rs.

Not members, more like a big family of people where the common denominator is "motorcycles" and anything else just progresses from there.

Proud to be a KB user. :yes: Cheers John.

PS: Colapop can you keep that hug on hold till we are next in the north, put in the fridge it might keep OK in there.

[Storm]

Beers no good, bloats ya guts.
Bourbon and coke for me thanks Big Dave


PS if 300 kbers turn up fpr that beer at once, does the offer still stand? :bleh:

[Big Dave]

Beers no good, bloats ya guts.
Bourbon and coke for me thanks Big Dave


PS if 300 kbers turn up fpr that beer at once, does the offer still stand? :bleh:

Sure - one at a time - I don't do the group thing. :done:

[Indiana_Jones]

No mention of me, Col?

awwwwwwww I thought you loved me! :no:

-Indy

[u4ea]

but I won't have a patch on.



thats about me too Dave.Am involved with other biker clubs and I feel too thinly spread at times.I think at the end of the day the majority of bikers become a 'family '(roving gypsey blood) but in particular KB has opened the door even wider ..
BIG thankyou Spankme and team..and Cola for reminding us of that ...

[Big Dave]

but I won't have a patch on.



thats about me too Dave.Am involved with other biker clubs and I feel too thinly spread at times.I think at the end of the day the majority of bikers become a 'family '(roving gypsey blood) but in particular KB has opened the door even wider ..
BIG thankyou Spankme and team..and Cola for reminding us of that ...

Yeah - that's me.

Thing is I'm fiercely independent. Tattooed that way. It rancours slightly that by posting on a web site it's often assumed that I belong to a group or represent it.

No probs with the folks at all and enjoy selected communications. 6000+ posts worth huh.

[u4ea]

No probs with the folks at all and enjoy selected communications. 6000+ posts worth huh.


ummmm yer..seems that way dood!!!:rockon:

[Swoop]

How long until we get to talking about beer?

A communist talking of "beer"?
I expected much more. Stolichnaya, to be precise...

[Curious_AJ]

For all the shit stirring bunfights, angst, bitching and needling that occasionally passes for a forum round here - you gotta admit this place is pretty damn good. I was out at Riffer's place yesterday while he helped me change my fork oil and generally tidy them up. We had a slight problem (being noobs) with trying to get the bottom bolt out... so what to do? After trying all that our poor little brains could come up with we thought we'd zip into town and pick up the spare forks I had and rebuild one to replace the one we thought was stuffed. Nice pillion trip only to find they are a different model to mine (they fit Riffer's bike though). Hmmm... Ah!! Ring someone... 1st call Frosty - no answer, 2nd call MDU (on his birthday) - no answer, 3rd call White Trash - no answer.... Ooo-er 4th call Shaun Harris - "Hello" Woohoo! The right advice from the right man.

All of that story aside, what a great place we have here! When you can call one of the top guys in NZ racing and suspension and ask him why we're unable to get something undone. No talking down to us - just a straight answer. The same goes for a lot of other people on here - they'll help just because it's the right thing to do. I've got my bike back on the road for less than $500 when it should have cost thousands - thanks to people who know people or skills that people here have.

So thanks firstly to Spankme for providing the conduit that this community flows through and secondly to you. Yep you - even if I haven't met you yet. YOU are what makes this place great.Thanks.


::edit:: And for all you thinking I may be getting a little soft and fluffy in my old age - c'mere, I got a cuddle for ya!

aww... you could give me a cuddle... but i may die...

^_^

[Hitcher]

Well share a cigarette and bask in the afterglow.

[The_Dover]

Aww, who wants a reach around?

[Qkkid]

We all :love: Collapop :gob:

[Colapop]

... and so today after posting (is that post post?) I went out on this newbie ride thing which wasn't really a newbie ride at all. It was more like just a bunch of people who enjoy riding (in the real world) had great company, great weather and some great country to ride in. Life and KB is still pretty damn good.
Indy - stop whining bitch
AJ - anytime you want a cuddle you know who to call
Dover - can you get that far around?
Dave - I might end up buying you a couple in return
Hitcher - Post post not coital...

and the rest of you miscreant reprobates - CHEERS! I'm 'avin' a beer!

[merv]

.... and it was fantastic to see you on the ride today with your bike looking pretty good.

[Colapop]

Ta it was good to be out and about

[Maha]

Ta it was good to be out

Thought you came out ages ago???....did i miss something...:angry:
Ohhhhhhhhhh doncha just meet the most spiffing people on here....:love:
You are an awesome bloke Col...but sometimes i am greatfull that there is a huge distance between us.....my head couldnt take the punishment to often...:innocent:

[yungatart]

....You are an awesome bloke Col...but sometimes i am greatfull that there is a huge distance between us.....my head couldnt take the punishment to often...:innocent:

Not to mention your nipples, eh MM? :shit:

[Indiana_Jones]

Amanda has dirty hobbit feet.

<img src="http://www.digyourowngrave.com/content/hobbit_feet.jpg">

-Indy

[Ixion]

Now *that's* insightful sensitivity. Incomprehensible, but definately insightful.

[Curious_AJ]

oh yes... hobbit's feet... and he loves them... likes to lick them clean...

[Colapop]

Ok Indy you take care of her feet and I'll take care of her nipples

[Hawkeye]

... and so today after posting (is that post post?) I went out on this newbie ride thing which wasn't really a newbie ride at all. It was more like just a bunch of people who enjoy riding (in the real world) had great company, great weather and some great country to ride in. Life and KB is still pretty damn good.


Col , It stopped being a newbie ride the second we left the first meeting place with you in front. :bye:

Good to ride with you mate.

[merv]

What by then all the newbies had been initiated? Any young fellah can go fast enough on a 250 if he just holds the throttle open hard enough for long enough eh and the road to Lake Ferry is pretty straight! Of course no one went over 100 all day coz its against the law and the learners wouldn't go over 70.

[Curious_AJ]

Ok Indy you take care of her feet and I'll take care of her nipples

tag team??:innocent:

[Storm]

Thats some kinky stuff you and your other half are into Indy :)

[Colapop]

tag team??:innocent:
Nope I'll let him have you back when/if I get done with ya..