A picture is worth a thousand words

[Meanie]

Well what more can i say, except Cowboyz this is why we always let you lead :rofl:

[slydesigns]

hahahahaha...........hahaha

[scumdog]

Mwahahaha1
And it looked like he was winning the race too before he stopped!!:lol:

[deanohit]

Very apt name there Meanie if it's true bout you letting him lead all the time. Is a great shot though. =)

[chanceyy]

great pic meanie .. & it looks like cowboyz been made to sit in the naughty spot .. but we know its his daughter :lol: .. or is it ?? :laugh::bleh:

[cowboyz]

Meanie has been dying to post that ever since I got it. Now I have to find out how many points I have cause I have a 50/50 thought that I may be looking for a pillion seat for a while.

[chanceyy]

Meanie has been dying to post that ever since I got it. Now I have to find out how many points I have cause I have a 50/50 thought that I may be looking for a pillion seat for a while.

oh dear :pinch::eek::crybaby:

[dogsnbikes]

and not a triumph in sight :bleh:

just why is it that meanie is always around when someone gets a ticket:Pokey:

[u4ea]

Meanie has been dying to post that ever since I got it. Now I have to find out how many points I have cause I have a 50/50 thought that I may be looking for a pillion seat for a while.



BUMMER DOOD.......youve just filled Aunty Helens coffers as well.........

[cowboyz]

and not a triumph in sight :bleh:

just why is it that meanie is always around when someone gets a ticket:Pokey:

I been wondering that. He was feeling very smug (but not coming close) sitting down the road a bit.

[u4ea]

about 5km short of Waitara in just over 2 hours when Mr Police asked me to stop. I was going to carry on and tell him that the ride was clear on kiwibiker that there would be no stopping except for fuel but decided against that idea and got $170 ticket for endangering the lives of other road users at 122km/hr. Meanie had a bit of a giggle and pull up with me to take some photos.




so the no stopping plan didnt work huh............:blink:

[merv]

So was this a picnic with you guys sharing doughnuts with the nice Policeman?

[oscarnz]

Meanie has been dying to post that ever since I got it. Now I have to find out how many points I have cause I have a 50/50 thought that I may be looking for a pillion seat for a while.

PM me your lic number, and I will find out for you tomorrow cowboyz.

[johnnyflash]

Well what more can i say, except Cowboyz this is why we always let you lead :rofl:

What? you mean he didnt just haul you up for a cuppa?, I thought those HP's always carried a thermos, good pic, but a bit meanie to post it :lol:

[yungatart]

Well what more can i say, except Cowboyz this is why we always let you lead :rofl:

Maybe he had flagged down the officer to ask for directions?:dodge:

[Meanie]

What? you mean he didnt just haul you up for a cuppa?, I thought those HP's always carried a thermos, good pic, but a bit meanie to post it :lol:

All done in good spirits Cowboyz has the pic in all his posts now
Five mins earlier and it woulda been me he got The irony of it all is we wernt going our normal pace we had decided to cruise at around 120 ks and managed to so until we were nearly there when we got a little relaxed on the throttle Murphys bloody law
The cop got so excited to see us he did a U turn in front of us and nearly ended up in the ditch now That would have been funny

[johnnyflash]

CLIP...
Five mins earlier and it woulda been me he got The irony of it all is we wernt going our normal pace we had decided to cruise at around 120 ks and managed to so until we were nearly there when we got a little relaxed on the throttle Murphys bloody law
The cop got so excited to see us he did a U turn in front of us and nearly ended up in the ditch now That would have been funny

Funny you should mention that... but its amazing just how often that happens.. I suppose its a lot to do with just how attentive one naturally is on a bike.. I usually figure if I get zapped its my own fault for not being on the ball enough to read traffic behaviour coming the otherway, normal HP hiding spots, or checking mirrors enough.. I figure anything that gains on me in a hurry is a likely HP..
But its always nice to have a " Sweeper " running ahead :lol:

[robertydog]

Thats a good pic.

But so so damm unlucky:lol:

[cowboyz]

Funny you should mention that... but its amazing just how often that happens.. I suppose its a lot to do with just how attentive one naturally is on a bike.. I usually figure if I get zapped its my own fault for not being on the ball enough to read traffic behaviour coming the otherway, normal HP hiding spots, or checking mirrors enough.. I figure anything that gains on me in a hurry is a likely HP..
But its always nice to have a " Sweeper " running ahead :lol:

I not going to complain too much. I have done nearly 20000k on the zx9r and about 500km of that would have been at legal speeds and this is the first ticket I have got. Wont be the last. Just got to spread them out enough for the demerit points.

I spotted the cop when I was doing 135 and braked to 120 thinking he would ignore me at 120 but nope. Oh well.

[Bonez]

The nice man was probably green with envy at the sight of seeing you..............

[sels1]

Now I have to find out how many points I have cause I have a 50/50 thought that I may be looking for a pillion seat for a while.

If you ring LTSA and tell them your licence number they will tell you straight away how many demerit points you have. The points are deducted when you pay the fine, but back dated to the date of the offence.
Hope you are on the right side of the ledger!

[cowboyz]

The nice man was probably green with envy at the sight of seeing you..............

We had a good chat. While he was writing out the ticket he told me that he pulled a Honda over earlier in the day for 122km/hr. He had me going for ages until he admitted that he was joking and we laughed and laughed and laughed. Fun times. I knew he was kidding when he said Honda and speeding in the same sentence but I was feeling guiable. Oh good times..........




If you ring LTSA and tell them your licence number they will tell you straight away how many demerit points you have. The points are deducted when you pay the fine, but back dated to the date of the offence.
Hope you are on the right side of the ledger!

When I sorted out insurance I had to get a list of demerit points for the insurance company (and massive inflated excess) and I had to write a letter and fuck around for ages cause they wouldnt give me any info over the phone. That was only 6 months ago and I was on 90 points then. It all depends on what dropped off when.

[banditrider]

Tough luck dude. Hopefully they've written so many tickets this weekend that they'll take next weekend off so the GC boys (particularly this one) & girls can go about their business unmolested...

[86GSXR]

Condolences Lance. Bummer. At least you know your hard earned dollars may go to a good cause and you'll get it back when you retire.

[cowboyz]

Tough luck dude. Hopefully they've written so many tickets this weekend that they'll take next weekend off so the GC boys (particularly this one) & girls can go about their business unmolested...


Condolences Lance. Bummer. At least you know your hard earned dollars may go to a good cause and you'll get it back when you retire.

Does anyone know where you can buy a soft floor covering cause I just ROFL at both those comments and if you guys are going to carry on in this fashion then I need some padding.

[banditrider]

At least you've gotta sense of humour - not like the cop...

[Meanie]

At least you've gotta sense of humour - not like the cop...
I wouldnt have posted the picture if cowboyz didnt have a good sense of humour,beside Hed have done it to me anyway :bleh:

[banditrider]

Nice to see the Concours scrape through without picking up a ticket. How'd she go in the dirt?

[cowboyz]

I wouldnt have posted the picture if cowboyz didnt have a good sense of humour,beside Hed have done it to me anyway :bleh:

No I wouldnt!!!


I would have been too busy rolling on the ground laughing.

A little ironic considering our "perceved contrast in riding styles and bikes" that 15km beforehand you went by me and a truck at 150km/hr and I get the one ticket!

[Meanie]

Nice to see the Concours scrape through without picking up a ticket. How'd she go in the dirt?

She handled the gravel section surprisingly well although a little dirty, What sort of tyres you putting on when you replace the bridgestones Im not that impressed with mine in the wet

[trump-lady]

I have to say though that is a GREAT pic.....it says a thousand words.....you couldnt have planned a pic like that! Its the best attachment ive seen!

[cowboyz]

Yes it does. Fantastic photography going on.

1000 words and 993 of them were under 5 letters.

[Meanie]

I have to say though that is a GREAT pic.....it says a thousand words.....you couldnt have planned a pic like that! Its the best attachment ive seen!

Thanks
I rode over to the other side to park the bike on a flat bit of ground
I looked over and thought wouldnt it be good to get a pic of that so i reached for my phone to take a pic with that and remembered i packed my camera
Didnt plan it, just happened that way That normaly makes the best photos

[trump-lady]

I keep going back and looking at it......the spacing between the cop car with door open as she runs his shit....full bike in there and poor thing sitting looking defeated, all with great new zealand scenery in the back ground. I want one...... but I cant afford it lol

[ynot slow]

As they ARE into ticketing,I prefer to refer to tickets as INVOICES from Thursday on,83 in 70 km only $80 but I don't like dem points,only on 40 but won't lose any till the all blacks next world cup semi or 2009.

[sels1]

When I sorted out insurance I had to get a list of demerit points for the insurance company (and massive inflated excess) and I had to write a letter and fuck around for ages cause they wouldnt give me any info over the phone. That was only 6 months ago and I was on 90 points then. It all depends on what dropped off when.[/COLOR]

If you want it in writing it may be more of a drama but they will read you the numbers straight off the computer screen over the phone. (This I know from experience having inquired on several occasions.)
Phone 0800 822 422 and press option 2 for demerit points tally. Have your licence no. handy of course.

[Bonez]

At least you've gotta sense of humour - not like the cop...He did have a sense of humour and not pull James up.:apint:

[cowboyz]

well the good news is I only have 45 points. Add another 35 for this ticket gives me 80. All is good. I only have to get to december 07 for 35 to drop off again so looking pretty good.

happy as larry and got a nice photo out of it.

[u4ea]

well the good news is I only have 45 points. Add another 35 for this ticket gives me 80. All is good. I only have to get to december 07 for 35 to drop off again so looking pretty good.

happy as larry and got a nice photo out of it.

your a shocker!!!!!good to hear the demerits are on the way down soon matey...
:niceone:

[cowboyz]

to be fair I couldnt give a rats arse about the fine. Its only a risk that we take every time we go out and I wouldnt ride at the speeds I do if it was that big a problem. Those demerits give me the shits though. But as long as I can get under 50 point mark then it takes some pressure off.

[banditrider]

She handled the gravel section surprisingly well although a little dirty, What sort of tyres you putting on when you replace the bridgestones Im not that impressed with mine in the wet

Not sure, I'm a big fan of Metzlers (Z6's) but not sure if they'd last on a heavy bike. Might ask around at the GC. Trouble is with the bike handling like a sports bike you don't want to ruin that with crappy rubber. Would rather wear tyres out a bit quicker than be slipping & sliding around...

Radguard arrived tonight - will be fitting it tomorrow night.

[Meanie]

Not sure, I'm a big fan of Metzlers (Z6's) but not sure if they'd last on a heavy bike. Might ask around at the GC. Trouble is with the bike handling like a sports bike you don't want to ruin that with crappy rubber. Would rather wear tyres out a bit quicker than be slipping & sliding around...

Radguard arrived tonight - will be fitting it tomorrow night.

Tyres are cheaper than new fairings and panniers Let me know what you decide

[NZsarge]

Not sure, I'm a big fan of Metzlers (Z6's) but not sure if they'd last on a heavy bike. Might ask around at the GC. Trouble is with the bike handling like a sports bike you don't want to ruin that with crappy rubber. Would rather wear tyres out a bit quicker than be slipping & sliding around...

Radguard arrived tonight - will be fitting it tomorrow night.

Can I humbly make a suggestion, try some Michelin Pilot Road 2's Cowboyz has one on the back of that green thingy and Yod is running a full set, they should have formed a decent opinion by the time you need new rubber, well maybe not you Bandit what with the clicks you're racking up, you might might be looking for a new set after this weekend eh. Best of luck for GC by the way.:niceone:

[illusivemenace]

would be a good pic for the kb calender?:clap:

[sarahtvet]

well the good news is I only have 45 points. Add another 35 for this ticket gives me 80. All is good. I only have to get to december 07 for 35 to drop off again so looking pretty good.

happy as larry and got a nice photo out of it.

Good news :yes: Glad to hear we won't have to see you on the back of a bike yet!!!! Not sure it would be the right look somehow:bleh:
I can just imagine you backseat riding:lol:

[ManDownUnder]

Hey - a new Toyota Ad!!!!

"... bugger..."

[Meanie]

would be a good pic for the kb calender?:clap:

Already sent to Jonie for thier consideration :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

Can I humbly make a suggestion, try some Michelin Pilot Road 2's Cowboyz has one on the back of that green thingy and Yod is running a full set, they should have formed a decent opinion by the time you need new rubber, well maybe not you Bandit what with the clicks you're racking up, you might might be looking for a new set after this weekend eh. Best of luck for GC by the way.:niceone:

Thanks for that, really looking forward to the ride (I swear I'm not completely nuts - you believe me don't ya?). I'd say that the front will be pretty much had it by the time I get home!

Just hoping that the weather plays ball...

[Mrs Cowboyz]

well the good news is I only have 45 points. Add another 35 for this ticket gives me 80. All is good. I only have to get to december 07 for 35 to drop off again so looking pretty good.

happy as larry and got a nice photo out of it.
geez you're mighty lucky boy....if you had lost it you would definitely start losing weight quickly due to all the walking!!!


Good news :yes: Glad to hear we won't have to see you on the back of a bike yet!!!! Not sure it would be the right look somehow:bleh:
I can just imagine you backseat riding:lol:

Haha like hell that would happen he's too much of a control freak when it comes to machinery!!!

[Meanie]

Thanks for that, really looking forward to the ride (I swear I'm not completely nuts - you believe me don't ya?). I'd say that the front will be pretty much had it by the time I get home!

Just hoping that the weather plays ball...

Enjoy the week end, and yea you are nuts :wacko: but then so are we

[banditrider]

Enjoy the week end, and yea you are nuts :wacko: but then so are we

Cheers. Just fitted the radguard, only got to get through a couple of days work, load the panniers & I'm off!

[cowboyz]

Good news :yes: Glad to hear we won't have to see you on the back of a bike yet!!!! Not sure it would be the right look somehow:bleh:
I can just imagine you backseat riding:lol:


I would be fine on the back. Just as long as the person on the front got off and left me to it.

Can I humbly make a suggestion, try some Michelin Pilot Road 2's Cowboyz has one on the back of that green thingy and Yod is running a full set, they should have formed a decent opinion by the time you need new rubber, well maybe not you Bandit what with the clicks you're racking up, you might might be looking for a new set after this weekend eh. Best of luck for GC by the way.:niceone:
For whats its worth the Pilot road 2 has not let me down in some fairly wet weather riding. Always done predictable things when pretending I am Rossi (however badly) and wearign well for commuting


geez you're mighty lucky boy....if you had lost it you would definitely start losing weight quickly due to all the walking!!!


Haha like hell that would happen he's too much of a control freak when it comes to machinery!!!
am not. now where is my remote???


Cheers. Just fitted the radguard, only got to get through a couple of days work, load the panniers & I'm off!

best of luck for the weekend. Parts of me wishing I was coming with you and other parts not.

[NZsarge]

Thanks for that, really looking forward to the ride (I swear I'm not completely nuts - you believe me don't ya?). I'd say that the front will be pretty much had it by the time I get home!

Just hoping that the weather plays ball...

East coast= Not too bad, West coast= shit. If the GC is predominately in the east you might have a decent ride, from what i've seen on the Met service the west coast might be a bit tragic.

[banditrider]

East coast= Not too bad, West coast= shit. If the GC is predominately in the east you might have a decent ride, from what i've seen on the Met service the west coast might be a bit tragic.

Thanks Mr Hickey! :yes:

1000 miles usually takes all around the compass so we'll probably see a bit of weather a some stage unless the weather gods really decide to smile on us. I guess it's all part of it really and can't do much about it. Ride is always on rain or shine. Will toot if we come through Danniverke...

[lemure]

A little ironic considering our "perceved contrast in riding styles and bikes" that 15km beforehand you went by me and a truck at 150km/hr and I get the one ticket!

My son in law used to live in Stratford, and told me the following...

He was with two mates doing about 135 kph on the road between Inglewood and Brixton - almost Waitara. He saw flashing lights in his mirrors and slowed down to about 115, but the HP passed him and chased his two mates into the distance as they were trying to get away. A few ks later he saw all three on the side of the road, so he pulled up behind the police car to wait for his mates. After the cop had given both them tickets, he came back, saw George, and gave him one as well. S-i-L was highly indignant. Knowing how he rode in those days I wasn't sympathetic at all, but couldn't help laughing. There's such a thing as being too "matey". :third:

[NZsarge]

Thanks Mr Hickey! :yes:

1000 miles usually takes all around the compass so we'll probably see a bit of weather a some stage unless the weather gods really decide to smile on us. I guess it's all part of it really and can't do much about it. Ride is always on rain or shine. Will toot if we come through Danniverke...

Yeah, you gotta take whats given I guess. Ya never know, might be ripper weather for the whole ride.....:D

[cowboyz]

knowing my luck, the year I do get my shit tigether and enter it will rain the entire time.

[banditrider]

knowing my luck, the year I do get my shit tigether and enter it will rain the entire time.

Well maybe we don't want ya coming with us - not if there's a little black rain cloud a follin ya!

:sunny::sunny:It will not rain, it will not rain...:sunny::sunny: