Written Off!

[Zed]

I had word from my insurance company today that my CBR has been written off and the claim approved. Apparently the cost of repairs exceeds 75% of the market value of which I have it insured for. My house & contents claim for a wrecked helmet and Teknic jacket has also been approved!

Over the last couple of weeks I have had time to reflect and seriously consider my options and so I have decided to stay off bikes for a while :disapint:. This is just part of my normal cycle where over the past 18 years circumstances have led me to 'sacrifice' my absolute enjoyment of motorcycling for more important life affairs.

I must say that the past 8 months riding has definately been a major highlight for me, especially meeting & riding with so many of you KBr's and managing to do 4 track days at Pukekohe for the first time in my life - what a buzz!

Take care out there everyone, and most of all enjoy the ride! :spudwave:


Matthew

[StoneChucker]

Hey Zed

I have to admit, I would feel better writing off a bike, and getting a brand new one, as apposed to having one fixed (But I don't mind, I know Sawyers will do a spiffy job, and have it better than new :sweatdrop ).

Also, while I was waiting to hear about mine, I was thinking that if it was written off, I would also have reconsidered what to get to replace it...

I hope you do take a short brake, and get back into it soon, as you know it's a whole heapa fun.

Take care,
Dave.

[riffer]

Bugger. Sorry to hear Zed.

Hope to hear you sort everything out and come back to the fold soon.

Blessed be buddy.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Best wishes Zed. Sorry to hear about the bike, but sounds like you thought your decision through well.. Hope you get back riding at some point in the future

Good to have a decent insurance company, even if it costs a little more sometimes huh....

[Blakamin]

C'mon Zed... back on to the horse.... dont give up... :no: ...... serious....

[SPORK]

Not another one! First the wkid one, then the holy one! :)

So when do you reckon you will be back on ya' (new) bike?

For some reason it always makes me sad when a rider packs it in...

[gav]

So I guess your crash knobs were a waste of money, huh?
Do you have a list of what was needing repair? Maybe if it had a bent frame could understand, but if straight frame, you should enquire about buying it back from insurer and repair it as a track only bike :2thumbsup

[spudchucka]

Its no harm to take a break and focus on other things in your life. I'm building a new house soon and have to face the reality that the bike will probably have to go for the time being. But thats cool because I know that in time I'll get another bike, I've got heaps of other things in my life that are equally as fulfilling (windsurfing for instance is something I'm more into than bikes) and the new house on 1/2 an acre will be bloody choice for the family. I'm sure with the good weather on its way you'll be back on two wheels before too long.

[Antallica]

Its no harm to take a break and focus on other things in your life. I'm building a new house soon and have to face the reality that the bike will probably have to go for the time being. But thats cool because I know that in time I'll get another bike, I've got heaps of other things in my life that are equally as fulfilling (windsurfing for instance is something I'm more into than bikes) and the new house on 1/2 an acre will be bloody choice for the family. I'm sure with the good weather on its way you'll be back on two wheels before too long.
Yeah mate, she'll be a ripper of a summer alright. You'll be back Zed brother!

*shakes fist*

[Motu]

You wouldn't go away when you clashed with everyone on your religious standing,but are quite happy to bugger off because you had a bit of a prang on your new bike - an unwavering conviction to your priciples eh?

[Zed]

So I guess your crash knobs were a waste of money, huh?
I suppose under the circumstances of the bin yes. The left side slider got ripped off in the accident gav but I think it saved the rear-set from getting munted.


Do you have a list of what was needing repair? Maybe if it had a bent frame could understand, but if straight frame, you should enquire about buying it back from insurer and repair it as a track only bike :2thumbsup
Forks bent, radiator stoved in, front disks & wheel stuffed, head & side fairings and rear cowl fairing stuffed, basically anything protruding from LH side of bike (except rear-set) damaged. Have decided against bidding to buy it back as the money is going to be spent elsewhere. ;)

[Skyryder]

This is just part of my normal cycle where over the past 18 years circumstances have lead me to 'sacrifice' my absolute enjoyment of motorcycling for more important life affairs.

Matthew[/color]

When I first read your post I felt a little sorry that you had written off your bike. After all each one of us can sympathise with your loss. There but for the grace of God go I, and other such sentiments.

But as I continued to read I came across the above quote, and my empathy turned incomprehension. Seriously Zed who are you kidding. There is no sacrifice for the more important affairs of life . These are done willingly. That's why we make changes to our lives because of the importance of them. As a professed Christian I would have thought that you would have known that. But no. You turn an accident into something where you expect us to believe that you are making some kind of sacrifice for more important matters. I use to think you are a fraud but in that I was wrong. I now know that you suffer from a more serious malaise and hope that you have the grace to recognise it.

http://www.narcissisticabuse.com/characteristics.html

I wish you well for the future and hope that you can get better.


Skyryder

[Bleck K6]

I had word from my insurance company today that my CBR has been written off. Apparently the cost of repairs exceeds 75% of the market value of which I have it insured for. To my pleasant surprise AMI will also be covering the cost of the mods I had done to my bike several months back (muffler, carb kit, etc) which will be paid over and above the market value of the bike - good eh :niceone:. My house & contents claim for my wrecked helmet and Teknic jacket has also been approved!

Over the last couple of weeks I have had time to reflect and seriously consider my options and so I have decided to stay off bikes for a while :disapint:. This is just part of my normal cycle where over the past 18 years circumstances have lead me to 'sacrifice' my absolute enjoyment of motorcycling for more important life affairs.

I must say that the past 8 months riding has definately been a major highlight for me, especially meeting & riding with so many of you KBr's and managing to do 4 track days at Pukekohe for the first time in my life - what a buzz!

Take care out there everyone, and most of all enjoy the ride! :spudwave:


Matthew
Thought it would be a write off.shame thats put you off bikes,oh well you will be back.

[Zed]

When I first read your post I felt a little sorry...and my empathy turned incomprehension. Seriously Zed who are you kidding. There is no sacrifice for the more important affairs of life . These are done willingly. That's why we make changes to our lives because of the importance of them...You turn an accident into something where you expect us to believe that you are making some kind of sacrifice for more important matters. I use to think you are a fraud but in that I was wrong. I now know that you suffer from a more serious malaise and hope that you have the grace to recognise it...
You've taken my post in completely the wrong way man! Reminds me of when I speak to my wife sometimes and she completely misunderstands my intended meaning. Are you sure you're male Skyrider? :shutup:

[Mr Skid]

I had word from my insurance company today that my CBR has been written off. Apparently the cost of repairs exceeds 75% of the market value of which I have it insured for. To my pleasant surprise AMI will also be covering the cost of the mods I had done to my bike several months back (muffler, carb kit, etc) which will be paid over and above the market value of the bike - good eh :niceone:. My house & contents claim for my wrecked helmet and Teknic jacket has also been approved!

Over the last couple of weeks I have had time to reflect and seriously consider my options and so I have decided to stay off bikes for a while :disapint:. This is just part of my normal cycle where over the past 18 years circumstances have lead me to 'sacrifice' my absolute enjoyment of motorcycling for more important life affairs.

I must say that the past 8 months riding has definately been a major highlight for me, especially meeting & riding with so many of you KBr's and managing to do 4 track days at Pukekohe for the first time in my life - what a buzz!

Take care out there everyone, and most of all enjoy the ride! :spudwave:


Matthew

Zed, Nothing wrong with giving it away for a wee while or for a long while if that's what you honestly prefer.

I'm happy to hear that you've weighed up the options and decided to take a break for now. We all have different priorities and responsibilities, and it sounds like you've given the event due consideration.

Maybe one day you'll be sitting in a cage on the motorway, a bike will come splitting past you and you'll decide that you want back into the game.

I hope that you don't give up KB though, I haven't agreed with everything, or probably most of the things you've had to say here, but your heart is in the right place.

Promise me though, that a while won't be forever, we can't let the biker gods claim another rider!

:niceone:

[Zed]

Thought it would be a write off.shame thats put you off bikes,oh well you will be back.
Oh I was tempted to go out and buy another one immediately but there are too many other things happening that warrant a break from two wheels.

Good to meet you the other week Tiller - ride on! :cool:

[Zed]

Zed, Nothing wrong with giving it away for a wee while or for a long while if that's what you honestly prefer.

I'm happy to hear that you've weighed up the options and decided to take a break for now. We all have different priorities and responsibilities, and it sounds like you've given the event due consideration.Well you got the gist of what I said - good man!


Maybe one day you'll be sitting in a cage on the motorway, a bike will come splitting past you...One of my pet hates. :crybaby:


...Promise me though, that a while won't be forever, we can't let the biker gods claim another rider! :niceone:I promise. Besides, I don't believe in those [g]ods!

[Zed]

You wouldn't go away when you clashed with everyone on your religious standing,but are quite happy to bugger off because you had a bit of a prang on your new bike - an unwavering conviction to your priciples eh?
I take it by that reaction that you'll be glad to see the back of me Motu. :bye:

[Hoon]

Just an idea but you could do what I did and spend some of the insurance money on a cheap bike to race in F3? The race track is after all the safest place to ride.

Keeps you off the road and will greatly improve your riding skills too. I've seen you blasting around Puke so I know you have what it takes.

[bluninja]

What a WIMP.....I wrote my new bike off the day after I got it.....I picked the next one up while still on crutches and rode it on icy roads; obviously not a REAL biker. Funny how these more important things weren't there till your bike was smashed. Seems you have a lot more in common with WKID than you thought. Here today gone tomorrow (and no deserter jibes please).











Just trolling for a rise out of you :blah:

My bike is still in the garage as I can't afford to insure (and register and tax) the bike over here yet. I made some choices that seriously harmed my income, and the bike will wait until my family are lloked after. I guess I could register and tax it then sell it to free up some money.....but then it's not a good time to sell in the UK...and I'd have to buy one again next year.

[Motu]

I take it by that reaction that you'll be glad to see the back of me Motu. :bye:

Oh yes - you and Wkid - one of a kind.

[merv]

Now you'll have a chance to be a "Born Again Biker" sometime.

I told you a while back you really need two bikes to ensure this kind of break isn't necessary. Dirt bikes like I have are a good backup because they rarely get wrecked in a way that you can't ride them after a bit of tweaking e.g. straightening the bars or whatever.

[MD]

Sorry to hear that you crashed in the first place Zed. Atleast you're still alive and able to make choices. After my 2nd serious crash (broken leg again) I felt I owed it to my Folks to give up road bikes for awhile, but it wasn't long before I got back on a dirk bike to keep me sane. What I'm saying is maybe trying a slower pace for awhile might be good. A different style of riding, maybe a cheap jap cruiser. Get you through the traffic, cheap to own and run compared to a high performance bike. There's no shame in a crash shaking a riders nerves (I'm not saying that's the case with you) and breaking the bank a/c, just a shame to totally give up something that's so much fun. All the best anyway Zed. :spudwave:
MD

[Holy Roller]

Hey mate sorry to hear of the bin sounds like some experience ay. I hope that you are not hurt too much?

Back in the 80s I gave away bikes for a time as I had a rather close encounter with the back wheel of a Holden station wagon with my head. I decided that I wanted to marry my girl and did have a reason to continue living. 20 yrs later I've have several bikes, just needed to cause those little motorcycles racing around in my veins were driving me crazy. brought a trail bike XR500 cause they go slower....yeah right changed the sprockets and I was one loose goose again. Got hit by a drunk driver.... oh well such is life. Sold it when I went to OZ. Brought another one but binned that when I fell alseep going to work at 3:30 am, binned it again at a round about, throtle stuck open, did some majour damage to my self with that one the hip still plays up at times. Moved to Auckland brought another one to commute to work and study. Walked away from a head on at Matamata, rebuilt the bike as soon as I could breath normally again, sold it when I got a company car. Binned a loan bike when I hit some desiel on the Rotoma's. Been accident free since then thank the Lord. My Mrs has forbidden me to have any more bins they sure cost a lot and it takes much longer to recover these days.

So one day you may well be back on a bike again
as Mark said...

What I'm saying is maybe trying a slower pace for awhile might be good. A different style of riding, maybe a cheap jap cruiser. Get you through the traffic, cheap to own and run compared to a high performance bike.

My cheap bike cost $3000 had it for 4 years been all around the country used and abused every day, now its time to convince the Mrs that I need another larger cruzer as I've been good and cruzers are safer cause they dont go as fast.... well that what I've used in the past, maybe extend the investment to a classic bike as well. At least she is warming to the idea I hope, time will tell.

Zed keep in touch with us here as I have noticed that others are bikeless at the mo and keep posting, one has to keep the dream alive because it will never go away.
Blessings
Gordon

[Paul in NZ]

Mate...

Discover a new way of doing things. By an old cheapie and have some serious fun with it. Or maybe a trailie.... Honestly, you can have fun without spending billions and if you want to park it up for a few months, who cares.

Don't be a stranger eh!

Paul N

[Skyryder]

You've taken my post in completely the wrong way man! Reminds me of when I speak to my wife sometimes and she completely misunderstands my intended meaning. Are you sure you're male Skyrider? :shutup:

CHARACTERISTICS of the NARCISSIST


You've taken my post completly the wrong way man.
5. Projects his faults on to others. High
blaming behavior; never his fault.


Reminds me when I speak to my wife sometimes and she completly misunderstands my intended meaning. 5 & 31. Sabotages partner.

Also 36. He has to be right. He has to win.

37. He announces, not discusses. He tells, not asks.

You may not listen to me but a word of advice from someone who has had the same partner for over 30 years. Listen to what you wife is telling you and with luck you may be able to say the same to others when I am long dead and gone

Skyryder

[Zed]

Just trolling for a rise out of you :blah: That worked!


My bike is still in the garage as I can't afford to insure (and register and tax) the bike over here yet. I made some choices that seriously harmed my income, and the bike will wait until my family are lloked after. I guess I could register and tax it then sell it to free up some money.....but then it's not a good time to sell in the UK...and I'd have to buy one again next year.I'm not sure AMI would continue to insure me now that I've made 3 claims in as many months? My bike premium would probably go up even further if they did continue my policy and its already gone up to $1500 a year. When I get my next bike I'll certainly try another insurance company...in the interim I'll save some money anyway. :msn-wink:

[Zed]

Now you'll have a chance to be a "Born Again Biker" sometime
Nah mate, I'm not having THAT much of a break from bikes! :msn-wink:

[Zed]

...Zed keep in touch with us here as I have noticed that others are bikeless at the mo and keep posting, one has to keep the dream alive because it will never go away.
Blessings
Gordon
Thanks bro, I won't be far away. In fact I'll probably stick around longer just to spite Motu & Skyrider! :bleh:

[Joni]

Matt - you do whats right for you, for now.... later if you wanna pick it up again, do it.

The people that matter will support you, & will support which ever direction you choose to go, and if you choose to go back from where you came.... :blink:

Joanne

[Zed]

Oh yes - you and Wkid - one of a kind.Here is a prime example of why many of the human race are going to hell - a complete absence of grace and truth (John 1:17) toward fellow human beings. I see this kind of treatment all the time in life...and I've even met you in the flesh Motu. You seemed approachable? <_<

You compare me with Wkid and yet he announced his retirement from KB in a fiery blaze of glory, but my post was an honest explanation of my decision, even complimenting KB. I may have hinted that I'm leaving this site but I havn't gone yet man. Normally a guy like you would wait until I've officially left before stabbing me in the back - wouldn't you?

Will you go to the grave hating God Motu?? I sincerely hope you don't.

[Zed]

Matt - you do whats right for you, for now.... later if you wanna pick it up again, do it.

The people that matter will support you, & will support which ever direction you choose to go, and if you choose to go back from where you came.... :blink:

Joanne
Appreciate that Joni!

[Storm]

I'll agree with Joni, you are the one in the situation, therefore you are the one with the relavnt information on which to base your decsions.
That said, hoepfully you will be back in some form in the future (bikewise) and you will stay on this site and continue to offer your opinions and thoughts, even if others spit the dummy when you do so.

God bless

Dion

[2_SL0]

Never met you, but have fun, enjoy life, Im sure you be back on a bike in some form in the near future.

[Bonez]

with luck you may be able to say the same to others when I am long dead and gone
Skyryder
Twice in this thread you have come across as a typical religious zealot trying to force he/she/its beliefs on others and not willing to accepts others points of veiws. I hope this is not true. Mathew has made a desicion not to get another cikle at the mo and it's a decision he is allowed to make for whatever reason. Mind you it appears you and Mathew have a lot in common jugding by his comments about others here. :sleep:

[Motu]

Here is a prime example of why many of the human race are going to hell - a complete absence of grace and truth (John 1:17) toward fellow human beings. I see this kind of treatment all the time in life...and I've even met you in the flesh Motu. You seemed approachable? <_<

You compare me with Wkid and yet he announced his retirement from KB in a fiery blaze of glory, but my post was an honest explanation of my decision, even complimenting KB. I may have hinted that I'm leaving this site but I havn't gone yet man. Normally a guy like you would wait until I've officially left before satbbing me in the back - wouldn't you?

Will you go to the grave hating God Motu?? I sincerely hope you don't.

You're a wanker Zed - God didn't save you crashing your bike,he won't help you here either.

[Zed]

You're a wanker Zed - God didn't save you crashing your bike,he won't help you here either.
I rest my case with you Motu.

[Skyryder]

Twice in this thread you have come across as a typical religious zealot trying to force he/she/its beliefs on others and not willing to accepts others points of veiws. I hope this is not true. Mathew has made a desicion not to get another cikle at the mo and it's a decision he is allowed to make for whatever reason. Mind you it appears you and Mathew have a lot in common jugding by his comments about others here. :sleep:


I see no connection between my comments and your interperation of them. Zed binned his bike and then claimed the moral high ground by saying that he was making a sacrifice. In response to my comments in a later post he further commented that he (Zed) was misunderstood by his wife. While he and I have had the odd slagging match my comments were made in all sincerity, and what was his response??? some smart arse answer questioning my manhood. I see no similarity between him and myself. The fact that you have suggested this shows your lack of judgment and you would do well to stick your nose up your arse, check the aroma and stand down wind from all humanity. :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:

Skyryder

[SPman]

Hey, a bikers got to do what a bikers got to do! There are some things I'd give up bikes for, for a while, as well. Not many, mind you.
He'll be back!

Go with the grace of God, Zed and come back when the times right.

SP

[Nutter34]

Hey Zed, have fun dude. Catch you on the far side when you've decided to get anothe cycle. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

[Bonez]

I see no similarity between him and myself. The fact that you have suggested this shows your lack of judgment and you would do well to stick your nose up your arse, check the aroma and stand down wind from all humanity. :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:

Skyryder
More proof of my previous comments. Oh and lets add you're a pompous twit (it is non gender specific btw) to make the picture complete :finger:

[ching_ching]

Thanks bro, I won't be far away. In fact I'll probably stick around longer just to spite Motu & Skyrider! :bleh:

I'll buy that for a dollar!!
:sly:

[Skyryder]

Thanks bro, I won't be far away. In fact I'll probably stick around longer just to spite Motu & Skyrider! :bleh:

See there you go again. Seem to remember when you posted on this board about whether you were going or staying I seem to recall my posting that I wanted you to stay. Now for whatever reason you believe that I want you to leave. Might be a good idea to go back to school so that you can understand the language of my posts.

Skyryder

[Skyryder]

More proof of my previous comments. Oh and lets add you're a pompous twit (it is non gender specific btw) to make the picture complete :finger:

Oh you can do better than that. But then perhaps not. Allow me to repeat my self: stick your nose up your arse, check the aroma and stand down wind from all humanity. Now to put this in less words You're full of shit. :kick:

Skyryder

[Bonez]

Oh you can do better than that. But then perhaps not. Allow me to repeat my self: stick your nose up your arse, check the aroma and stand down wind from all humanity. Now to put this in less words You're full of shit. :kick:

Skyryder
My, my I seem to have struck a nerve. :moon:

[Joni]

You're a wanker Zed - God didn't save you crashing your bike,he won't help you here either.


:Oi: :Playnice:

[Vagabond]

:mad: Hell's bell's Zed I crashed some time before you and still don't know if my bikes written off yet, but then again I was in hospital for a while.
I know i only met you the day I binned it,your'e alright in my books, hope to meet you on two wheels agian soon.

P.S. thanks for the lift into the ambulance :bye:

[jrandom]

Maybe one day you'll be sitting in a cage on the motorway, a bike will come splitting past you...One of my pet hates. :crybaby:

And you *know* it's gonna be me, on the annoying wee blue bike-that-bounces-with-little-damage, disappearing into the distance.

Muahahahahahahaha!

No... wait... you're used to that already, aren't you?

:buggerd:

[Kickaha]

And you *know* it's gonna be me, on the annoying wee blue bike-that-bounces-with-little-damage, disappearing into the distance.

Muahahahahahahaha!

No... wait... you're used to that already, aren't you?

:buggerd:

Is that when you're not bouncing over bootlids and pretending to be superman? :bleh:

[Motu]

:Oi: :Playnice:

One thing we know for sure about Zed - he has a very thick skin...he'll bask in all the bad things I say about him,I almost feel like not saying anything to deprive him of the pleasure of getting upset....but what the hell,the guy's a complete idiot and I'm sure he'll come right back at me reciting from the bible and trying to save my sole.

He came onto this site belittling what other people rode - scooters and other small bikes are beneath his contempt...big bikes are what god designed for man to ride,those who ride scooters and 250s are going straight to hell.After upsetting everyone with his bible bashing he had the audacity to post a poll asking everyone if he should go or stay!!! This is someone who loves attention,he'll be back alright,but not on a scooter!

As a rider of a 750 I fully expected him to crash,riding a 750 requires skill a mere 600 rider will never acheive.

[SPORK]

Meh. I wish that everyone would put aside their petty differences. Sure, no-one is perfect, so if someone gets on your nerves, just let them wear themselves out.

Argh, now I forgot what I was meant to say

[bluninja]

One thing we know for sure about Zed - he has a very thick skin...he'll bask in all the bad things I say about him,I almost feel like not saying anything to deprive him of the pleasure of getting upset....but what the hell,the guy's a complete idiot and I'm sure he'll come right back at me reciting from the bible and trying to save my sole.

Motu, you trying to say your boots have worn through on the bottom? It would be good to see the scripture about how to save soles. Didn't realise god had made bikes so important he put sage words in there ready for when they were invented.



As a rider of a 750 I fully expected him to crash,riding a 750 requires skill a mere 600 rider will never acheive.

So I guess you must be pretty crap cos you're only on a 750....when I get really shit hot I'm gonna get a triumph rocket. 2.3 litres must show everyone that I am more than a mortal biker with the ability to hang on when all that torque is unlished. :not:

[Motu]

Well,y'know...I spelt it 7 different ways,and they all looked wrong,so I went with the one I knew.Where's Poshtourer when you need him eh? off on a tour he is.

Yep,Zed's right...the bigger the bike,the better the rider - I'm kinda mediochre (sorry,you'll just have to wait for Maarten to come back to correct my spelling).

[Zed]

...As a rider of a 750 I fully expected him to crash,riding a 750 requires skill a mere 600 rider will never acheive.
Blah blah blah. I only need a "mere 600" to run rings around you old man. :yes:

[Bonez]

Blah blah blah. I only need a "mere 600" to run rings around you old man. :yes: Excellent comeback. :rockon: Just because one has a higher CC rating doesn't mean they're a better rider. Now back to the show...............................

[jrandom]

Excellent comeback. :rockon: Just because one has a higher CC rating doesn't mean they're a better rider. Now back to the show...............................

Come on, guys, have you only been reading Motu's posts for the last week, or summat? *Nobody's* taken the XLV750 bait properly. Well, bluninja, but he doesn't count.

All the juicy fish must be down at Tokaanu, methinks.

[Bonez]

Come on, guys, have you only been reading Motu's posts for the last week, or summat? *Nobody's* taken the XLV750 bait properly. Well, bluninja, but he doesn't count.

All the juicy fish must be down at Tokaanu, methinks.
Note the on with the show bit. Just adding to the canter. This thread is reminds me of all those comedies that we had on telle in the '70s. I think Motu and Skyrider are taking Zed too seriously btw :killingme

[2_SL0]

Motu, as I am reasonably new here. I have a question, Do you go fishing ALOT.
I think you may need a bigger hook. I have gathered you are th local fisherman. :yeah: As I know nothin about Zed I have no opinion on this matter, but I do have one question why would anyone take anything someone says on the net to heart. Crumbs if the truth be known I own you all on my trusty 250.
:whistle:

Motu, hows your bait, Im going to try some new stuff, I'll just dig it out.
While on the discussion of the inferior 250 I remember this:

Originally Posted by Motu
I don't wave to pissy little 250s.

:Pokey:
hehehehe

[merv]

Blah blah blah. I only need a "mere 600" to run rings around you old man. :yes:

Just got to stay on it though eh! I hope you do get back biking soon Zed.

[Skyryder]

My, my I seem to have struck a nerve. :moon:

Not a chance.

Oh by the way. An English lesson Bonez. I make a new freind each day. i before e except after z. That might escape your intellect but there are many here that it will not.

Skyryder

[Skyryder]

Note the on with the show bit. Just adding to the canter. This thread is reminds me of all those comedies that we had on telle in the '70s. I think Motu and Skyrider are taking Zed too seriously btw :killingme

Just for the record I do not take Zed seriously at all. That would require myself to accept that he has a modicum of intelligence. You may not have noticed that Zed has to back his opinions from the Bible. Nothing difficult in that and as there are so many Christian interpertations (demoninations) one can justify almost anything as approved by god. As for his credibility he once claimed in a post that he did not know the meaning of the word gay and then later posted that he "worked " with homosexuals. I shall leave you to come to your own conclusions on Zed's integrity.

My post to him was made in all sincerity but as I have mentioned earlier all I got for my concerns was a sarcastic reply concerning my manhood. Well so be it. From now on I'll give him no quarter.

If you want to defend Zed then go for it but be warned if you show any hypocrisy with your posts I shall provide some humour at your expense

Skyryder :whocares: Not me

[750Y]

Take care out there everyone...Matthew

all good mate, get stuck into your other stuff & enjoy.

[Motu]

After seeing all the back slapping I thought we needed a bit of balance on this thread,devils advocate at work.For those who want to defend Zed,I suggest you read his first posts here,he upset so many members he started a thread about himself,asking us whether he should stay or go...the work of a large ego.Then you can go and read his rantings on the religous threads he started (don't ask me,I never read them) A bin on his new bike and he gives them up,just like his mate Wkid.

Oh,he'll be back alright - the second coming of Zed...all hail Zed.

[FROSTY]

Guys i must agree with you -Zed the online persona is a frigging prick. :gob:
Funny thing though. I met matt/zed in real life before reading his threads.
The real life bloke is a bloody nice guy.
I've noticed with a lot of online forums people take things WAAY to seriously.
Ya can't see that someone is taking the piss

[Zed]

Guys i must agree with you -Zed the online persona is a frigging prick. :gob: Lol, I hope you feel better now that you got that off your chest Tony! :o

[Zed]

Just for the record I do not take Zed seriously at all. That would require myself to accept that he has a modicum of intelligence.For the record - that is insulting! :sneaky2:

Skyrider, you are a ningcompoop! (now we're even)


...You may not have noticed that Zed has to back his opinions from the Bible. Nothing difficult in that...I'd love to see you attempt to backup your every opinion from within a book! Not difficult you say? You would probably fail miserably because you value your own opinion too highly. :thud:


...he once claimed in a post that he did not know the meaning of the word gay and then later posted that he "worked " with homosexuals...You talk about my lack of intelligence? I explained it to you once before - the original meaning of the word "gay" is not homosexuality. I honestly read the title of the thread "How Gay Are You?" and surmised that it could be an innocent/humorous thread, but when I read it I found out it was about queers! If it had said "How Homosexual Are You?" I would have probably avoided reading it like I do with other such thread titles.

Calling me a liar will not change the facts Skyrider.


My post to him was made in all sincerity but as I have mentioned earlier all I got for my concerns was a sarcastic reply concerning my manhood...Oh if it is any consolation, I was being humorous with you man! You take it soooo seriously. Btw, there have been times in the past when your wife has posted using your handle on KB - for all I know it could be her I'm speaking with? :pinch:

[Skyryder]

For the record - that is insulting! :sneaky2:

Skyrider, you are a ningcompoop! (now we're even)

I'd love to see you attempt to backup your every opinion from within a book! Not difficult you say? You would probably fail miserably because you value your own opinion too highly. :thud:

You talk about my lack of intelligence? I explained it to you once before - the original meaning of the word "gay" is not homosexuality. I honestly read the title of the thread "How Gay Are You?" and surmised that it could be an innocent/humorous thread, but when I read it I found out it was about queers! If it had said "How Homosexual Are You?" I would have probably avoided reading it like I do with other such thread titles.

Calling me a liar will not change the facts Skyrider.

Oh if it is any consolation, I was being humorous with you man! You take it soooo seriously. Btw, there have been times in the past when your wife has posted using your handle on KB - for all I know it could be her I'm speaking with? :pinch:

CHARACTERISTICS of the NARCISSIST and others with Personality Disorders

11. Rationalizes easily. Twists conversation to his gain at other’s expense. If trapped, keeps
talking, changes the subject or gets angry.


19. Conversation controller. Must have the first and last word.



Skyryder

[Zed]

CHARACTERISTICS of the NARCISSIST and others with Personality Disorders

11. Rationalizes easily. Twists conversation to his gain at other’s expense. If trapped, keeps
talking, changes the subject or gets angry.
19. Conversation controller. Must have the first and last word.

Skyryder
I rest my case with you also Skyrider!

Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

:bye:

[Bonez]

If you want to defend Zed then go for it but be warned if you show any hypocrisy with your posts I shall provide some humour at your expense

Get a life you tosser. You'll be better off for it.

[magnum]

youre 0k by me zed,if any thing you liven up the site.some people take this site way to serious :tugger: .sad to hear of your bin/and temporary retirement,hope you hang around the site though and get back into it soon,steve. :spudwave:

[Ghost Lemur]

youre 0k by me zed,if any thing you liven up the site.some people take this site way to serious :tugger: .sad to hear of your bin/and temporary retirement,hope you hang around the site though and get back into it soon,steve. :spudwave:

Gotta agree with ya there steve.

Zed - just because you're not going to be on two wheel for a while is no reason to stop coming to the site. Look at how long w1 hung around for without a bike.

I too am a bike-less biker.

Good luck with the future though, will be a little duller around here if you decide not to stick around.

[bluninja]

Come on, guys, have you only been reading Motu's posts for the last week, or summat? *Nobody's* taken the XLV750 bait properly. Well, bluninja, but he doesn't count.

All the juicy fish must be down at Tokaanu, methinks.

I'll have you know I can count :Pokey: . I have a school certificate to prove it. And 'A' levels in irony and sarcasm too. :2guns:

[Kendog]

youre 0k by me zed,if any thing you liven up the site.some people take this site way to serious :tugger: .sad to hear of your bin/and temporary retirement,hope you hang around the site though and get back into it soon,steve. :spudwave:

I agree 100%
I have not seen your other posts Zed, as I am new here. But some of the people posting in this thread need to chill out.

[Coldkiwi]

Sorry to hear you're gonna have a break from the world of two wheels Matt, but i fully understand why you'd want to. A bit sad that some people take it as an opportunity for some passing shots from a 'I'm a biker and you're not' viewpoint , but there ya go.

No thoughts of a small cheap commuter or dirt bike to keep yourself on the scene?

[Two Smoker]

Bugger about the bin Zed, all the best for the future and i know you will be back :niceone:

[Motu]

some of the people posting in this thread need to chill out.

I'm cool :cool2:

[Zed]

...No thoughts of a small cheap commuter or dirt bike to keep yourself on the scene?
Heaps of thoughts CK, real hard not to think about it when I'm repeatedly being passed by them all the way into work and back home lol (got passed by an 04 R1 & an 04 ZX-10 today :sweatdrop ). But I've made my mind up for now and those close to me are happy and very supportive.

See you around Richard.

Ps. I coughed up $400 for a new cage radar detector today - 1st time I've ever owned one :banana:

[loosebruce]

Heaps of thoughts CK, real hard not to think about it when I'm repeatedly being passed by them all the way into work and back home lol (got passed by an 04 R1 & an 04 ZX-10 today :sweatdrop ). But I've made my mind up for now and those close to me are happy and very supportive.

See you around Richard.

Ps. I coughed up $400 for a new cage radar detector today - 1st time I've ever owned one :banana:

Mate ya know if ya ever get the itch for a blat ya can borrow the TL or even if ya fancy it the NSR which i should have up n running in a couple of weeks or so. It'd do the soul good to get out once a month or so.

[Lou Girardin]

CHARACTERISTICS of the NARCISSIST and others with Personality Disorders

11. Rationalizes easily. Twists conversation to his gain at other’s expense. If trapped, keeps
talking, changes the subject or gets angry.


19. Conversation controller. Must have the first and last word.



Skyryder

This reminds me of someone.

[Zed]

This reminds me of someone.
Is that someone a mystery Lou? :kick:

[Skyryder]

I rest my case with you also Skyrider!

Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

:bye:

For God's sake man use your head. Is the best that you can do is to quote me back with my own posts :spudwhat: :spudwhat: See L G has done the same. Not too sure how I have upset him but for some reason he sees himself as your saviour. Now don't take that literally. If you are going to slag me Zed then do it properly. Mean and dirty.

Interesting quote from the bible.

Be not afraid to heed the fool for some speak from wisdom and can say things that wise men can not.

Skyryder

[Skyryder]

I'm cool :cool2:

So am I. :cool2:

Skyryder

[Zed]

...Be not afraid to heed the fool for some speak from wisdom and can say things that wise men can not.
Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

[SPORK]

And I am the freaking cool-meister!

Naw, this fighting is quite pathetic, you people are sensible enough to realise that this is pointless and infuriating :P, so why can't we all get along?! We share a love of bikes, so lets forget about our prejudice and get back to bikeseses

[Motu]

Someone doesn't like scooters,I'm sure he would think an AG200 quite ridiculous too - shall we ask him?

[Milky]

interesting....

To tell the truth, I havent really got to know Zed outside the site. However, the brief times that I have met him he seemed personable and vaguely friendly. On the site it is another matter altogether. Maybe it is the conversation topics or the inability to effectively communicate irony/sarcasm through text that influences my view.
In the same way, I imagine that someone like Spud or Lou might be very different in the flesh - who knows, they may even get along :gob:

Methinks that when you do decide to get back into biking, you need to get out there on a CB600/SV650/generic medium capacity non 'sports' bike. As HR and CK say - slow things down a bit, enjoy the ride for the fresh air, scenery, company and destination. There is no need to push yourself to enjoy the pleasures of motorcycling...

[Firefight]

Matthew, I have only just caught up with all this.

thanks for your company on the rides we did together, always had a great time trying to catch you. I totally respect your descion(sp/help).

I will always be happy to ride with you again , if and when you get another bike.

Dave.

[SPORK]

Someone doesn't like scooters,I'm sure he would think an AG200 quite ridiculous too - shall we ask him?
Is that an insult? I don't really get it.. Or is it a dig at Zed?

[Zed]

Is that an insult? I don't really get it.. Or is it a dig at Zed?
Madcat, use the magnificent KB search facility to find a thread called "Silly Scooters" that I started. I don't hide my feelings about the silly things (and an apology has been made to DebK in advance!)

During my time online this year I have also said some derogatory things about small-engine bikes - I suppose I struck a cord with Motu there? :wavey: :thud:

[Zed]

Matthew, I have only just caught up with all this.

thanks for your company on the rides we did together, always had a great time trying to catch you. I totally respect your decision.

I will always be happy to ride with you again , if and when you get another bike.

Dave.
Good on ya Dave. Ride on! :cool:

[SPORK]

Cool, gotcha. Well, I'm sorry for not having the mulah for a nice big bike :) No problems, I'm fine with what I have at the moment, and that's cool by me

[Zed]

Cool, gotcha. Well, I'm sorry for not having the mulah for a nice big bike :) No problems, I'm fine with what I have at the moment, and that's cool by meDon't be sorry MC!

You'll find out if big bikes are for you someday and maybe then you'll see my point of view. I did my 6 months military training on a GSXR250 (remember getting whipped by my mates Cordia turbo :bye: ) and over the years after owning a variety of sized bikes I realised that the 600cc is my favourite!

[Motu]

Madcat, use the magnificent KB search facility to find a thread called "Silly Scooters" that I started. I don't hide my feelings about the silly things (and an apology has been made to DebK in advance!)

During my time online this year I have also said some derogatory things about small-engine bikes - I suppose I struck a cord with Motu there? :wavey: :thud:

Thanks for that Zed,I guess it gets me a bit riled when other riders look down on what others ride - you will notice that a lot of my posts on this site are poking fun or picking holes at the ones who do this,I have a love of
all two wheeled vehicles,I don't care what others ride,I just want them to ride,to share the experiance - and I will defend their right to do this without ridicule from others...I'm on a mission.

Sorry about your bin,it's never nice...get the insurance and use the money for what you need - but get a 50cc motard from Colemans with the change and have a bit of fun!

[Bonez]

[color=navy]Madcat, use the magnificent KB search facility to find a thread called "Silly Scooters" that I started. Popped over and had a gander at that thread. It seemed to have a positive message in the end despite you' re distaste for scooter/scooter riders. Now alllll together now :grouphug:

[White trash]

Matthew, I have only just caught up with all this.

thanks for your company on the rides we did together, always had a great time trying to catch you. I totally respect your descion(sp/help).

I will always be happy to ride with you again , if and when you get another bike.

Dave.

I'm with him.

Keep on keepin' on, Matthew. I look forward to when we get to go for a ride together.

I too have (sort of) given up the biking thing for a bit and it's cool to do other stuff for a while.

We'll catch up when you're back on the road.

[2_SL0]

Does this mean Motu will wave at meeeee :spudwave:

[scroter]

Zed, im sure youll recall i was a knocker at one stage as well, but then i met you and it highlighted how it can be so easy to just type stuff about someone when you cant see there face and you dont know them. i dont know what everyone is wailing about maybe your just suffering from tall poppy syndrome. i dont know but if it counts i reckon your all right. i hope the biking bug bites you again soon. i dont think theres any need for you to leave the site tho. are you coming out to puke on saturday to support everyone.
good luck for the future man.