Woah time flies when ya having fun.

[skidMark]

Just realised it is 3 years to the day since i started riding.

Crazy really, to think of all the fun, the time with mates, the oh shit moments, the sliding down the road on my arse at 80kph...

the time in hospital, surgery, casts etc etc.

Ah well the good far outweighs the bad, many years more fun yet to come :devil2:

I think i will have a drink tonight to tribute that.

The friends i have made, the friends i have tragically lost.

It's been a full packed 3 years, of love, learning, and loss, and i am a better man for it.

If anything bikes turned me into a man.

Skid.

[98tls]

3 years............fuck me you have reminded me of how old i am (as many things do at my age)lol.I recently was at a piss up with a few mates and we got talking to a few non riding guys,during the night some of our offs were talked about and a guy asked me "why do you still do it at your age knowing the outcome of someones mistake" i replied simply "because when i pack the bike up and head off within a few kms i always am reminded that nothing else makes me feel so good as this".And i truly mean nothing.

[Gubb]

If anything bikes turned me into a man.

Fuck this. the second I make a comment it's bullying.
I think you all know where i'm going with this anyway.

[scumdog]

i replied simply "because when i pack the bike up and head off within a few kms i always am reminded that nothing else makes me feel so good as this".And i truly mean nothing.


True.

A nice day, a bike running well and a good road = miles of smiles.

It's good therapy.:yes:

[FJRider]

Just realised it is 3 years to the day since i started riding.

Crazy really, to think of all the fun, the time with mates, the oh shit moments, the sliding down the road on my arse at 80kph...

the time in hospital, surgery, casts etc etc.

Ah well the good far outweighs the bad, many years more fun yet to come :devil2:

I think i will have a drink tonight to tribute that.

The friends i have made, the friends i have tragically lost.

It's been a full packed 3 years, of love, learning, and loss, and i am a better man for it.

If anything bikes turned me into a man.

Skid.

ARE YOU ACTUALLY RIDING (GOT A BIKE) AT THE MOMENT ???

[Bruiser]

Fuck this. the second I make a comment it's bullying.
I think you all know where i'm going with this anyway.

Yeah, we know!

[inlinefour]

Fuck this. the second I make a comment it's bullying.
I think you all know where i'm going with this anyway.

I think alot of us have the same problem. As soon as voice an opinion to what has been said some PC tree hugging, possum kissing moron gets upset. Makes me think that some people are on this sie, but not actually a rider at heart.
Its interesting. When I look back over my 26 years of riding it just makes me smile and sad that I cannot do it anymore. I certianly don't want to blowarse on about it, online or not. But we all know that SM likes to be the center of attention.:crazy:

[skidMark]

ARE YOU ACTUALLY RIDING (GOT A BIKE) AT THE MOMENT ???


No i do not, finances do not currently allow.

[Gubb]

Mark, why don't you use some of the sensibilities that come with being a (self-proclaimed) man, and take the high road.

[AllanB]

Man I must be a serious dumb-shit.

Skiddy has been riding for 3 years and knows everything.

I've been riding for 27 and I still learn things.


A fine idea to celebrate young man - here's to another 30 plus for you as well :beer:

[skidMark]

Man I must be a serious dumb-shit.

Skiddy has been riding for 3 years and knows everything.

I've been riding for 27 and I still learn things.


A fine idea to celebrate young man - here's to another 30 plus for you as well :beer:


LOL nope definately don't know everything buddy.

Yeah many more years to come, andi know i have barely scraped the surface, most of my riding is 250's and lets face it, they are kiddy toys...

Big bikes, well hell thats going to a hell of i think to get the hang of, only just unleashed the potential of 250's.

But yeah, you never stop learning on a motorbike, discovered that long ago.

Ride safe bro.

Skid.

[skidMark]

Anything proclaiming yourself to be "a man" would be fair game, Mark.

You've long since established beyond doubt that you are dangerous, show callous disregard for the safety of others, are indifferent to well-meaning advice of your fellow bikers, and are surely going to go on being the most egotistical, bad mannered and downright lippy poster on kb.

When you can behave yourself (on the road), accept well-meaning advice AND follow it, stop posting drivel about having arrived at manhood, you will be taken seriously.

Until then, you might as well get used to that target on your back (and front), it's going to get alot of attention.


Yeah, okay.

I am safe around other riders, just what they see as safe as i do is not one in the same, i know my limits i stick to them.

I could rip into you right now as there are so many ways to at my disposal at this moment, but for your well written non abusive post, i will respect your opinion which you are entitled to.

Ride safe mate.

Skid.

[Katman]

If anything bikes turned me into a man.


This has surely got to be a contender for the Talking Shyte thread.

[skidMark]

This has surely got to be a contender for the Talking Shyte thread.


If i wanted to see "Shyte" i would search all posts by katman.

[owner]

If anything bikes turned me into a man.

Skid.

Holding down a job,(even when I hated it with every fibre of my being) relising I can support myself in a comfortable lifestyle was what did it for me

anyone else? what made you a man? I suspect kids or pubes will be the answer for most (doesnt apply to me dont want kids and just got waxed:devil2:)

[JATZ]

I notice your location says "MtWellington but not for long", so are you moving south then? Rode through there(Greta vly) today, brilliant piece of road, shame it was foggy

[skidMark]

I notice your location says "MtWellington but not for long", so are you moving south then? Rode through there(Greta vly) today, brilliant piece of road, shame it was foggy

Affirmative.

[jrandom]

Affirmative.

:first:

:hug:

[NOMIS]

Holding down a job,(even when I hated it with every fibre of my being) relising I can support myself in a comfortable lifestyle was what did it for me

anyone else? what made you a man? I suspect kids or pubes will be the answer for most (doesnt apply to me dont want kids and just got waxed:devil2:)

I still don't call my self a man...
I have had 3 long term carrers, ( well long for my short 20 years )
Left school at 15 thought i was the man, I see now I was a cocky lil shit who got in trouble with the law, work, family. Taken me 5 years to get out of the whole I dug way back then,
Ive been a mechanic 2 1/2 years
In the army 6 months, a laborer,??? , And now have a good job in shipping/exports
But put it this way I have spent the last 4 years working my arse off to pay off my debts/ and save and im still not there. And to any Kids who want to leave school please have a good think about it.
Try close to 35k in debts, 11 and a half just to the government.
But any way I don't think I will call my self a man until I'm more like my dad and have brought up a family and kept them safe.

I don't have kids ( in a few years maybe )

My views on what make you a man any way.

[jrandom]

35k in debts...

:laugh:

Luxury!

[JATZ]

Affirmative.

See you on the road then? you won't regret it

[skidMark]

See you on the road then? you won't regret it

Yes indeedy, time will tell, be good to have some mates down there, i'm coming down to a place where in reality i know nobody.

[NOMIS]

:laugh:

Luxury!

Not including interest and im 20 :-( but hey not much to go. Then hopefully will get my approval for mortage . Actually think ill go to the states first. that will be luxury when I get to keep my money.

[JATZ]

Yes indeedy, time will tell, be good to have some mates down there, i'm coming down to a place where in reality i know nobody.

Doesn't matter, relax, chill out(except when working contract) find a common intrest with people you meet and don't be a know all, it's all good

[Katman]

Affirmative.

I'll believe it when I see it.

[kiwi cowboy]

Yes indeedy, time will tell, be good to have some mates down there, i'm coming down to a place where in reality i know nobody.

wot you gona do down there?