Change of Guard

[SpankMe]

I only started the site as a hobby and it has grown beyond expectation. The amount of time/effort required to deal with the day to day issues of running Kiwi Biker is more than I wish to deal with.

As of today I will be handing the running of Kiwi Biker over to our 4 senior moderators. I will still own the site, the KB brand and pay the bills. I will also continue to look after all technical issues, keep the site software up to date and add any features that will help make the site a better place for it’s members. Major decisions like requiring access fees or putting advertising on the site, etc (neither of which will ever happen) will still be mine to make.

The senior mods will have complete control over site rules and their enforcement, forum layout and content, moderator decisions/behaviour and what can and cannot be posted on the site.

To this end I will be setting my receiving of PMs to mods and buddy list members only.

So from now on please contact the senior mods (<span style="color:#FF9900; font-family:Arial Black;" title="SpankMe's minion">Hitcher</span> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=636), <span style="color:#FF9900; font-family:Arial Black;" title="SpankMe's minion">Joni</span> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=975), <span style="color:#FF9900; font-family:Arial Black;" title="SpankMe's minion">onearmedbandit</span> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=31) & <span style="color:#FF9900; font-family:Arial Black;" title="SpankMe's minion">SPman</span> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=29)) for site related issues.

Remember the Kiwi Biker site is only what you make it, since it is you the members who provide the content. All I do is provide the space. So thanks to all who have provided so much over the years.

[Sensei]

Was there a Voting poll for this ??

[carver]

its been good spank...have a good one man

[Matt Bleck]

sig heil!!!!!

[robertydog]

About time you had a rest. Go enjoy youself.

[johnnyflash]

Having been involved with websites since the bulletin Board days, I know the time and effort thats goes setting up, maintaining and resourcing these things, so I can only say Spankme, a brilliant job, a brilliant site, a true professional. Thanks from all f us..

[Toaster]

Thanks Spank. Awesome site, loads of laughs and good info.

I hope you sorted that paint issue on your bike too.

[Virago]

(Checks calendar - no it's not April 1st).

Spank, it's been a pleasure. This site has grown incredibly, and is an integral part of hundreds, nay thousands of lives.

I'm glad to see that you're retaining overall control. Hopefully you will get more time to spend posting twaddle on KB.....

Adios, Head Fascist.....

[Ghost_Bullet]

Thanks man, I have been a member of this site for just over a year, and it has been almost a daily visit, good for info, and gereral chat about anything.:Punk:

Looking forward to moe of the same for as long as KB is online!:yes:

[chanceyy]

its a great site spank .. since i have been introduced its been a daily trek in here (when i boot up the pc) .. its my home page & now can not resist sneaking in at work

(phantom don't you dare tell anyone or make it so i can not get on )


good one Spank .. enjoy a life now :) :yes:

[mstriumph]

if this isn't another finn type windup - thanks for everything you have done, fella ... must have been a mammoth task to carry the load this far and this well .......enjoy a bit of a rest, but it doesn't mean you'll stop posting, does it?

said it before and say it again - this is a great site ... and, irrespective of what you say, a great deal of that has been down to you and YOUR efforts

thanks again :bye:

[ynot slow]

for having the forsite to start this site.although only a newby,i check in most days,and i say it's a well run informative site,which has been for a long while i dare to say.enjoy the holiday from the frontline so to speak.:bye:

[Colapop]

Without you, Spank, we all wouldn't have the site that we have. For all the laughter, fights, backstabbing, friends and tears - Thanks. I know you're not going and you'll be around, but for getting this place to the state that it's in now, thanks.

[bugjuice]

so it was sold to finn after all, good one

[Edbear]

Good on yer Spank! So many different people on here and that such a diverse range of opinion can have its say is great!

[Storm]

Thanks for all the hard yards Spank, enjoy the extra time on your hands

[Sniper]

All the best.

We look forward to what the future brings

[Grahameeboy]

Was there a Voting poll for this ??

I see your point but problem is that a vote would end up being undecisive.

[BuFfY]

Thanks Spankme for all the hard work you have put into the site... and thanks to the mods for doing an awesome job!

[Scorpygirl]

Thanks SpankMe. It's an awesome site. All the best to the mods taking it over!! :yes:

[Disco Dan]

Great stuff spankme :)

Great site an all that jazz. ehhehe

I better start licking Jonis' arse now huh? ;)

[Kendog]

As everyone else has said, and I am sure the others will say as well. Thanks for the site and the hard work.

We have met many great people on here, both on-line and in person. It really is a great community :yes:

Mrs and Mrs KD.

[Mom]

For a moment there I thought Spankme was dead!...........so many wonderful comments.....
Good on you mate for calling some time for yourself!!!!!!!!!!!

KB will not change much, having been here for a while and lurking for much longer, KB is its own beast............Spank has just decided to let his "baby" grow up.

Well done Spank and may you enjoy a bit of peace.........LOL......you now that all this means is some free time in your life to get into something else eh?

:love: Mom

[BuFfY]

Great stuff spankme :)

Great site an all that jazz. ehhehe

I better start licking Jonis' arse now huh? ;)

I don't think that will cheer her up... perhaps stay away! She doesn't deserve that torture! :bleh:

[doc]

This is a wind up isn't it. Finn has given you the Repsol to say this hasn't he ? Next you will be telling us that Dover is the new senior moderator .

[Grub]

I can think of no better way to get your life back, well done and thank you for making available an unforgettable series of KB experiences and friends.

You have handed over to a group of well respected, sensible and honourable people ... KB is in good hands. We look forward to what they might bring to KB, although I'm not sure about Hitcher's KB Spelling Bee.

[klingon]

Thanks for all the hard work Spankme, and congrats to the Gang of Four.

I really enjoy loitering around here talking rubbish...

[Manxman]

Top effort SpankMe.

Joined recently, but has given me heaps of advice, laughs and the opportunity to rant a little...

*reflect* all the comments above - and have a well earned rest.

[T.W.R]

Visionary :first: relax & enjoy your future:rockon:

decent admin too:grouphug:

[Black Bandit]

Here's a little something to help you unwind :niceone:

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[Drum]

Thanks for your efforts SM. This site really is a phenomenon and has had a big impact on riding in NZ.

[Lissa]

Thanks Spank! This site is more than just an internet forum as I soon discovered and have meet some great, awesome (maybe a little wellylooney) people.... and one who has past on, whom if it wasnt for you I would never had the pleasure of meeting. Enjoy your free time. :sunny:

[paturoa]

...Major decisions like requiring access fees or putting advertising on the site, etc (neither of which will ever happen) will still be mine to make....

...and not banning pron??? - lol

[Terminated]

As a newbie rider last year, through this site you provided the 'vehicle' for new knowledge to be obtained and shared, also a wealth of experience, and a damn good time.

From the depths of sadness, to the highs of achievement, this site was and remains a most valuable asset for many in the kiwibiker community.

Thank you.

[Grub]

Appreciate that Spank needs to restrict his PM's to get his life back. Reading his OP about whos does what, I'm assuming he will still be doing the merchandise ... but not sure who or how to make contact for orders etc.

[Joni]

Grub, Spank has changed the order details to reflect his email addy... you can email him when ever you want to order something :yes:

[Horney1]

Although I've only been a member for a relatively short time I'd like to thank you for the time and effort you've put into this great site. I'm sure these feeling are felt by many people out there. I wish you well in whatever will be putting your time into - family?

Cheers

Horney1

[Pumba]

Spank this site has is a great asset to Motorcycling in New Zealand and as it has been said before a major part of most of our lives now days (still not sure if that is good thing but hey you cant change the truth)

Good luck on finding some stuff to fill all the free time you will have now, and I hope you hang round and continue to post crap like a normal devine shadow

[RantyDave]

Oh, well done ... another piece of flawless execution. The way you've run this site has been exemplary man, and to have a well thought out succession plan in place just sums it up.

We're all really grateful for what you've done. Don't think you haven't done something for motorcycling as a whole too - I've certainly enjoyed it a whole shitload more because of the people I've met and the rides I've been on because of this site. And there's hundreds of us.

Nicely done, man. And thanks.

Dave

[FatFurryGuy]

Thank you

[Qkkid]

:yes: Thank god me and Joni:love: are friends now:shutup:
Great site Spank you deserve a rest
cheers Steve and Dawn

[Nicksta]

thank you Spank for creating KB, without it i would not have an amazing group of people i'm proud to call my friends, and never had the opportunity to meet a Man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.....
take care and see you soon in the twisties or at the track...

[skidMark]

thanks for all the work youve put in spank youve created a truely great resource the existance of which has saved my own life from the skills i have learnt from input from the other members here.

cheers: SM

[MyGSXF]

Joining KB has been a life changer for me Spank.. :yes:

Through this site, I have made some friends that I am sure, will be lifelong ones! :hug: one in particular :love:

Thank you. Enjoy your peace! :bye:

Jen :rockon:

[ajturbo]

thanks matey...... i have meet so many "interesting " people, thanks to you!!

[dogsnbikes]

Well done and goodluck ......:Punk:

Chanceyy told me about this site and its a godsend...

have meet some great people on here and been on some great rides and interesting rides thanks to cowboyz and the HB crew :innocent:

[boomer]

add me as a buddy ya slow poke

[Motig]

A big thanks for getting the site up and running and the countless hours you've put in on keeping it going Spank. I mightn't say much but I'm always on daily just to see whats happening with everyone so I'm also pleased to see its continuing. Another thanks to the new team. Mean while enjoy having a bit of more time to yourself and clock up a few more k's:scooter:

[Robbo]

Thanks for all you've done to provide us with this great KB site and good luck with whatever you are doing with your time in the future.

Cheers

[Al]

Thanks for the effort, time and $$$$ you have invested in KB, YOU'RE THE MAN!:yes:

Al

[quickbuck]

Nice work spank. Enjoy the extra time you have just gained.
:rockon:

BTW, I think your avatars have almost gotten me in trouble at work. Something to do with flesh tone pixel detective device the IT guys have.

[merv]

Thanks Spank, while KB didn't really change my life (I was always like this) it sure has helped me meet a few more people I probably would never have had the chance to see.

[5cotty]

Dont post much but read most stuff...

Dont know what I would do without the Calendar of events (which is why I first joined):o .

Thanks and Enjoy :yes:

[Korea]

Thanks for building this great rider's community. :niceone:
KB has made a huge contribution to Motorcycling in NZ.

On a sidenote: will you still post pictures of hotties every now and again?
Er... I mean for the other members who like that sort of stuff :sweatdrop:

[Daffyd]

Thanks for setting up the site. I doubt that you can imagine the impact you have made on motorcycling in New Zealand! I, for one, have made several friends through the site, as, I guess, have most of us.
I cannot think of anyone that has had such an influence on motorcycling for the everyday man in New Zealand.
To the moderators: Keep up the good work...KiwiBiker has become an important part of the lives of hundreds of Kiwis.

[sels1]

Cant really add more to what has been already said above, just add my thanks too.

[Crisis management]

I can't say that I know you Spank, but really appreciate the effort you have put in to this site. It's certainly put me in touch with others that I may not have met otherwise and given a few good laughs on the way.

Thanks & good luck!

[Leong]

Thanks Mate......Second everything thats been said above!!! You really have done well.

More free time to ride the roads out East? Enjoy!

[crashe]

SpankMe - Thank you for setting up Kiwibiker,
Yep it started out as a hobby for you, and it grew and grew.

It has been feed all the right nourishment and fertiliser, that it has flourished (sp) into what it is today..... a huge wonderful site, full of bikers from near and far. From New Zealand to the far ends of the earth.

We have all learnt stuff as we have logged into this site and read about how to fix things, to change things, to figure how things go back together, what to do with that spare nut or bolt or was it that washer that was left over...

We have all shared high's and low's on this site.
We have gone on some awesome rides with each other, some getting lost, some falling off into that gravel or hitting that silly wire fence that got in the way or was it that post that jumped out in front of them.

But most of all we have had some laughs and had great fun.

We have all lost some really great mates RIP, Sam, Bruce, Scott, Bruce, Daryl and Bruce.

But if it wasn't for you Ash for starting up this website, none of us would have either meet you and some other really good friends.
Had some good conversations with you as well... you are one of the good dudes.

So from me, from the bottom of my heart, to you Ashleigh...... a huge big thank you. You truely do rock mate......

[inlinefour]

Sweet, does that mean we will see you down the naki some day?:shit:

[TONO]

Thank you Spank for creating this site.:first:
It is bloody great and has changed a lot of things in my life for the better.
I have met a lot of really nice people, some of who I now regard as friends.:yes:
You have made my return to the motorcycle world after a 30 year absence a lot easier and a lot of fun.:rockon:

Thank you
TC

[Phurrball]

Much appreciated Spank -

Many good times had on KB, and doubtless many to come - onya mate, for all your hard graft.

All that's left is for you to back and enjoy the show, knowing the site's in good hands.

[Big Dog]

Thanks Spankme, there really are no words that quite cover how much i have enjoyed this site.
Truth is calling this a site still seems awfully understated.

Community comes closer but does not fully cover it.
Good luck with all your spare time.