Leather trousers

[Bikernereid]

I have recently purchased a pair of leather trousers and although they fit on the leg and bum I am finding that the waist is too big.

I was wondering if the designers of leather trousers design them for box shaped people or whether I am just a wierd shape. Has anyone else had a similar problem when buying leather?

[awayatc]

Mine have like an inbuilt belt either side to make up for that... that and elastic on both sides one inch or so along the seem....Fit perfect
But i am probabbly more box shaped then you are.....
(you would hope so wouldn't you....)
:scooter:

[fLaThEaD FreD]

I have recently purchased a pair of leather trousers and although they fit on the leg and bum I am finding that the waist is too big.

I was wondering if the designers of leather trousers design them for box shaped people or whether I am just a wierd shape. Has anyone else had a similar problem when buying leather?

I just got a pair from lifestyle imports on trademe.I'm a staunch Levis supporter and these are the same as my Levis straightleg.Low waist and great fit. I also got some urethane knee armer inserts off him and had velcro straps sewn on and wear them underneath ,they are completly undetectable.:scooter:

[Owl]

I know that shape! Slim waistline and thighs like a Russian discus thrower?:whistle:

[fLaThEaD FreD]

I know that shape! Slim waistline and thighs like a Russian discus thrower?:whistle:

my mother told me about your sort !!!!!:buggerd:

[Trudes]

I always get my leather motorcycle pants too big in the waist so I can fit a back protector in them.

[Owl]

I always get my leather motorcycle pants too big in the waist so I can fit a back protector in them.

I have to ask. Where exactly does the back protector go in leather pants?

[Number One]

I always get my leather motorcycle pants too big in the waist so I can fit a back protector in them.
Yeah me too!

...well at least I have never been able to get pants that fit both my legs and my waist as I have a teeny waist and athletic and generous thighs :laugh: now that I wear a back protector it works out quite well :yes:

[Number One]

I have to ask. Where exactly does the back protector go in leather pants?
Back protectors extend from your shoulders down to your tail bone/hips....so you do your pants up over them.

[Bikernereid]

I know that shape! Slim waistline and thighs like a Russian discus thrower?:whistle:

No sorry legs like long distance runner, long and svelt.

[Bikernereid]

Yeah me too!

...well at least I have never been able to get pants that fit both my legs and my waist as I have a teeny waist and athletic and generous thighs :laugh: now that I wear a back protector it works out quite well :yes:

I will have space for a back protector for sure and as I am moving to NZ I guess I will need room for winter wollies too.

[nodrog]

eat more pies!

[NOMIS]

This thread sucks with oout pictures

[Bikernereid]

eat more pies!

Hey I like being skinny and eating pies but will never get fat to wear a pair of leathers!!

[nodrog]

This thread sucks with oout pictures

just for you

[Bikernereid]

just for you

Thanks for the eye candy but I am not sure is what he had in mind, but then again....

[Bikernereid]

new racing leathers- pic as requested

[nodrog]

new racing leathers- pic as requested

nice socks

[Number One]

I will have space for a back protector for sure and as I am moving to NZ I guess I will need room for winter wollies too.
Sweet as then! Problem solved :yes:

[Trudes]

I have to ask. Where exactly does the back protector go in leather pants?


Back protectors extend from your shoulders down to your tail bone/hips....so you do your pants up over them.

Exactly! Thanks Number One! :hug:

[Edbear]

nice socks

And nice bike boots off to the side as well...

I don't have the problem Bikern1mho has, I'm more like "Beer barrel polka"...

My wife does, though, she's got a skinny waist and there just aren't any pants that come in enough at the top to fit her either.

[Bikernereid]

nice socks

It was pissing with rain n very cold yesterday and these are my fave keep my feet warm woolie socks!

[Bikernereid]

And nice bike boots off to the side as well...

I don't have the problem Bikern1mho has, I'm more like "Beer barrel polka"...

My wife does, though, she's got a skinny waist and there just aren't any pants that come in enough at the top to fit her either.

I know that there are substantailly less women on bikes than men but that should not proclude leather manufacturers from designing leathers to fit properly. I thought the whole point of wearing letaher as opposed to shorts was to keep you safe and in one piece. Why should women with hour galss figues have to spend a fortune getting custom made leathers?

[jrandom]

new racing leathers- pic as requested

You're right, those are men's pants. You'd never fit into leathers cut like that, regardless of pie consumption - your arse would just split out the back before your waist filled out the top.

Buy some women's leathers from Quasi when you get back.

[Edbear]

I know that there are substantailly less women on bikes than men but that should not proclude leather manufacturers from designing leathers to fit properly. I thought the whole point of wearing letaher as opposed to shorts was to keep you safe and in one piece. Why should women with hour galss figues have to spend a fortune getting custom made leathers?

She has had the same problem all her adult life, really. Hard to find slacks or jeans that fit well, too.

Mind you, she has put on a little weight in her old age:shutup: and it's not quite as bad now, but she definitely has that V-shaped back and hour-glass shape still...:love: :Oops:

[flame]

I know that there are substantailly less women on bikes than men but that should not proclude leather manufacturers from designing leathers to fit properly. I thought the whole point of wearing letaher as opposed to shorts was to keep you safe and in one piece. Why should women with hour galss figues have to spend a fortune getting custom made leathers?

Plenty of chicks around with hot figures looking hot in 'off the rack' leathers. But like you say, leathers are designed to keep you safe and offer protection. Crickey's ... they'r not to show you off, thats what a bikini's for. And for the record....I cant say Ive noticed many guys wandering around in figure hugging, crevice rubbing, bulge stubbing suits???? or have I ??? lol:shit:

buy a belt :sunny:

[Trudes]

Have you looked at what they have here (http://www.girlsbike2.com/site/default.asp), they're UK based too (lucky you!)

[325rocket]

I always get my leather motorcycle pants too big in the waist so I can fit a back protector in them.

I always get mine too big cos im getting fatter! :doh:

[Number One]

Have you looked at what they have here (http://www.girlsbike2.com/site/default.asp), they're UK based too (lucky you!)
Hey T Rudes awesome linky - thanks for posting that :niceone: I'm all out of bling though sorry :bye:

[Bikernereid]

Have you looked at what they have here (http://www.girlsbike2.com/site/default.asp), they're UK based too (lucky you!)

Ta hun but I am sorted for the mo and will make do with slightly large leathers I have just bought and pad them out with back protection, long johns and plenty of jumpers.

But if any ladies are looking to buy any new leathers just before Jan I could always help in getting them over to them.

[Bikernereid]

You're right, those are men's pants. You'd never fit into leathers cut like that, regardless of pie consumption - your arse would just split out the back before your waist filled out the top.

Buy some women's leathers from Quasi when you get back.

Cjeeck bugger as ever. And the arse fits ok thanks just the waist that is too big!! And I daren't put on any weight anywhere as OWNER will dump me :(

[owner]

Damn Right!

I am a bit confused at the sizeing. My pant dont have any room for a back protector and thats great for me because it fits in there nice and snug. I wish my girls trousers fitted better we might have to get them altered The last thing I want is gear that isnt right. Does Quasi do alterations or that other Las in auckland city that does do alterations whats her name again?

[Jaxi]

I was lucky to be given some georgeous Dainese leathers recently. They are a ladies cut and fit perfectly. I do have a bit of a squeese getting them and my calves into my boots though!!

I had just bought some nice black and white Hein Gerick (sp?) ones off ebay, measurements all sounded good but when I got them home and tried them on they were too big. They are ladies cut also, just for someone a bit taller than me (I'm 163cm). I was thinking of bringing them back to NZ next year and selling them, what do you reackon, would I be better off selling them here?

Are you girls in NZ getting your leathers custom made or is the "off the shelf" selection pretty good over there these days?

I've been meaning to go to one of the girlsbike2 stores and check out their range.... Must get around to it whilst I'm still over here.

[Bikernereid]

I was lucky to be given some georgeous Dainese leathers recently. They are a ladies cut and fit perfectly. I do have a bit of a squeese getting them and my calves into my boots though!!

I had just bought some nice black and white Hein Gerick (sp?) ones off ebay, measurements all sounded good but when I got them home and tried them on they were too big. They are ladies cut also, just for someone a bit taller than me (I'm 163cm). I was thinking of bringing them back to NZ next year and selling them, what do you reackon, would I be better off selling them here?

Are you girls in NZ getting your leathers custom made or is the "off the shelf" selection pretty good over there these days?

I've been meaning to go to one of the girlsbike2 stores and check out their range.... Must get around to it whilst I'm still over here.

I checked out their selection and it is just the same stuff as you find throughout most bike stores. And bloody hell it aint cheap either. Mine are womens cut but I think it depends on the mood of the person making them that day as I have tried two leather trousers in the same size by the same manufacturer and the second pair the ones I got later are too big on the waist. I was wondering if it is because the second pair are racing leather and that is why they are bigger?? Who knows.

[Jaxi]

I checked out their selection and it is just the same stuff as you find throughout most bike stores. And bloody hell it aint cheap either. Mine are womens cut but I think it depends on the mood of the person making them that day as I have tried two leather trousers in the same size by the same manufacturer and the second pair the ones I got later are too big on the waist. I was wondering if it is because the second pair are racing leather and that is why they are bigger?? Who knows.

Yeah, I've done that before, bought a pair of jeans that fit perfectly then gone back and bought another pair without trying them on to find they are a bit snug!

There seems to be two different "European" sizings aswell. The Dainese are a size 46 and the HG are 42. In normal euro size clothes I would be around a 40/42 so it gets rather confusing. I guess the HG are based on big Germans whereas the Dainese are aimed at little Italians.

The London MCN show at the beginning of each year can be pretty good for a bargain.... The bikeshops seem to take along all their extreme sizes to flog.

[nadroj]

It was pissing with rain n very cold yesterday and these are my fave keep my feet warm woolie socks!

Pommie summer huh?

[pritch]

I don't know if we should be taking the piss outa anybody else's weather.

The other day when I mentioned that I was considering a ride to Auckland, someone who went up last weekend said it seemed to them that north of here the whole country was under water.

Maybe I should take a boat?

[Pussy]

I reckon the Alpinestars "Stella" range would be worth checking out. Gassit Girl has an Alpinestars Stella Sigma jacket that fits her perfect... it looks like a tailored cut. Alpinestars gear seems to fit us "European extraction" bods

[Griffin]

Box shaped? As in square... didnt get that impression from your profile pic.

I imagine that any small town leathersmith / clothing manufacturer should be able to do something with the fit of your pants. The reason I say small town is because many of these little specialty businesses's are hidden on main routes in small towns but have some huge expertise behind the counter. Big manufacturers dont care about one off adjustments etc.

Good luck :)

[Jaxi]

I reckon the Alpinestars "Stella" range would be worth checking out. Gassit Girl has an Alpinestars Stella Sigma jacket that fits her perfect... it looks like a tailored cut. Alpinestars gear seems to fit us "European extraction" bods

Yes, the Alpinestars Stella kit is nice, the cut is very feminine.... I think the thing with the leathers is getting a zip together or one piece that is fitting in the right places.... the HG zip together that I bought would suit the typical "apple" shape rather that the Dainese "pear"....

Us girls..... I dunno....

[Bikernereid]

I reckon the Alpinestars "Stella" range would be worth checking out. Gassit Girl has an Alpinestars Stella Sigma jacket that fits her perfect... it looks like a tailored cut. Alpinestars gear seems to fit us "European extraction" bods

Was just checking out some of the main brands e.g. Alpine etc and you are looking at about $600+. Being a poor student they are slightly out of my reach at the moment!!

[Number One]

ooo to have some cash spare to wrap myself in gorgeous well made girly cut leathers.

Corduras suck....I miss wearing leather :crybaby: but I will not stoop to looking like a complete cock wearing my squid suit off the race track :no:

[Katman]

but I will not stoop to looking like a complete cock wearing my squid suit off the race track :no:

Thank-you.

[pete376403]

reading the new CycleWorld mag that turned up today and there's and ad for scorpionExoWear for women
http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05A C4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=3B6C21946E9148CEB33C5674F4F70040&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96%2Easp&nm=Scorpion+Posters&spath=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+Promotional+Products&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+Promotional+Products&sc_id=39DBF7FCD6DE42F180663C02CB8864AF
The one thing that does NOT come to mind is "box shaped"

[Bikernereid]

ooo to have some cash spare to wrap myself in gorgeous well made girly cut leathers.

Corduras suck....I miss wearing leather :crybaby: but I will not stoop to looking like a complete cock wearing my squid suit off the race track :no:

I saw a mother at cadwell park (BSB) last years and her leather were colour coordinated with her bike's custom paint job. She looked awesome, baitch!!

[howdamnhard]

I was wondering if the designers of leather trousers design them for box shaped people or whether I am just a wierd shape. Has anyone else had a similar problem when buying leather?
Your just a wierd shape,ha,ha.Sorry I couldn't resist,you were asking for it.

[Bikernereid]

Your just a wierd shape,ha,ha.Sorry I couldn't resist,you were asking for it.

I know I have lumps and bumps all over the place, what is all that aboot?

[MaxB]

Damn Right!

I am a bit confused at the sizeing. My pant dont have any room for a back protector and thats great for me because it fits in there nice and snug. I wish my girls trousers fitted better we might have to get them altered The last thing I want is gear that isnt right. Does Quasi do alterations or that other Las in auckland city that does do alterations whats her name again?

Do you mean MSW on K'road? I have had alterations and jackets from there and the work is first class. When I threw myself down the road I walked away without a scratch, the leather did its job. They do womens made to measure stuff too.

[Bikernereid]

Do you mean MSW on K'road? I have had alterations and jackets from there and the work is first class. When I threw myself down the road I walked away without a scratch, the leather did its job. They do womens made to measure stuff too.

I think he mentioned K Road but it is all Kiwi to me. Thanks anyhoo will check em out when I get there.

[2wheeldrifter]

I know I have lumps and bumps all over the place, what is all that aboot?

Don't forget the hollows and cavities as well aye?...... :shifty:

[Pwalo]

Ahh the fun you can have with a thread about leather trousers. You know you should just have bought some chaps and not worried about the bum/waist ratio. You could even have got some lovely tassles.

[Bikernereid]

Ahh the fun you can have with a thread about leather trousers. You know you should just have bought some chaps and not worried about the bum/waist ratio. You could even have got some lovely tassles.

Tassles cool but English winters with your arse hangin out, no thanks!!

[Number One]

You know you should just have bought some chaps and not worried about the bum/waist ratio. You could even have got some lovely tassles.

Hmmm would I want to dress up like a gay man whose into bondage :scratch: NOPE! :laugh:

[Bikernereid]

Hmmm would I want to dress up like a gay man whose into bondage :scratch: NOPE! :laugh:

So is it the bondage or the gayness that is a problem?:laugh:

[Number One]

So is it the bondage or the gayness that is a problem?:laugh:
Oh definitely just the gayness! :lol: I am not a gay man - actually maybe I am...I do prefer guys after all! :lol:

[Bikernereid]

Oh definitely just the gayness! :lol: I am not a gay man - actually maybe I am...I do prefer guys after all! :lol:

But are you in touch with your feminine side and love shopping?

Still not too sure why men/ anyone would want to wear chaps? Ease of access of nice taost butt.......the choice is yours.

[Number One]

But are you in touch with your feminine side and love shopping?

Still not too sure why men/ anyone would want to wear chaps? Ease of access of nice taost butt.......the choice is yours.

I HATE shopping with a vengeance but I see that as one of my strong points :yes: But yes I love having tits and have even been known to slap on the warpaint and clean up for a night out AND I even wear silly impractical high heals and skirts now and then :rolleyes:

Chaps - unless I am a cowboy I think they are a no no + I can bet that going down the road in chaps I'd end up scuffing my butt up wouldn't feel so clever getting around the ill fitting waist issue then now would I :laugh:

[howdamnhard]

I know I have lumps and bumps all over the place, what is all that aboot?

It must be aboot you being a woman,and it's what makes you lot interesting to us lot,he,he.::rolleyes:

[Bikernereid]

It must be aboot you being a woman,and it's what makes you lot interesting to us lot,he,he.::rolleyes:

NOOOOOOOO. I never wanted to be a women and especially not the lumps and bumps bits. Guys have the most fun and get to do the most cool stuff as well.

But it is great to see such a open man showing just how simple your tastes really are!! I guess you gets excited by these too

<img src="http://www.haringey.gov.uk/sq/speed_humps.jpg"

[Number One]

NOOOOOOOO. I guess you gets excited by these too
What the hell are those???

[Bikernereid]

I HATE shopping with a vengeance but I see that as one of my strong points :yes: But yes I love having tits and have even been known to slap on the warpaint and clean up for a night out AND I even wear silly impractical high heals and skirts now and then :rolleyes:

Chaps - unless I am a cowboy I think they are a no no + I can bet that going down the road in chaps I'd end up scuffing my butt up wouldn't feel so clever getting around the ill fitting waist issue then now would I :laugh:

Yes get the hate shopping thing, and when I do I buy more stuff for OWNER than myself. Boobs- jury still out on that one. As for war paint, high heels and skirts- eeeeek. Give me a pair of jeans, trainers or boots anyday. I wore a dress recently and it freaked so many people out it was worth it.

I must admit that a scuffed arse really doesn't appeal so I will stick with my slightly over-sizes waisted leather for the time being, or until some person can convice me that chaps are preferable to leathers!!

[Bikernereid]

What the hell are those???

They are speed bumps, they come in various sizes and colours!! Lumps n bumps

<img src="http://ci.muscatine.ia.us/pw/images/hump.jpg"

[Number One]

Can you pull wheelies off them? :lol: Our speed bumps have NO character at all! :lol:

[Bikernereid]

Can you pull wheelies off them? :lol: Our speed bumps have NO character at all! :lol:

Considering OWNER pulls blo*dy wheelies everywhere I shall ask him to try these too. But to be honest the ones near work are in a very narrow bust street so not the best place to test wheelie feasability!! Shall keep an eye for goodies though and report back!!

We even have fake ones too!!

[Swoop]

that other Las in auckland city that does do alterations whats her name again?
Kerrie.

Still not too sure why men/ anyone would want to wear chaps?
It is a cruiser "thing". Or possibly an easy access for the gay community.

[Bikernereid]

Kerrie.

It is a cruiser "thing". Or possibly an easy access for the gay community.

Thanks for name of lassy in Auckland shall pay her a visit upon arrival if still not happy with leathers.

Cruiser- uuuuuurg.
Gay community- non of my gay friends would be seen dead in chaps, maybe just a Kiwi thang!!:bleh::spanking:

[howdamnhard]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681208]NOOOOOOOO. I never wanted to be a women and especially not the lumps and bumps bits. Guys have the most fun and get to do the most cool stuff as well.

But it is great to see such a open man showing just how simple your tastes really are!! I guess you gets excited by these too

Who ya calling simple,funny us guys think you girls have all the fun.Nope somehow speed bumps just don't do it for me.:blink:

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681208]NOOOOOOOO. I never wanted to be a women and especially not the lumps and bumps bits. Guys have the most fun and get to do the most cool stuff as well.

But it is great to see such a open man showing just how simple your tastes really are!! I guess you gets excited by these too

Who ya calling simple,funny us guys think you girls have all the fun.Nope somehow speed bumps just don't do it for me.:blink:

Sorry, uncomplicated is that better? Girls have all the fun, which planet do you live on??? Shame about the speed bumps, how about...

<img src="http://www.thehatchreport.com/images/bactrian-camels.jpg"

[howdamnhard]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681251][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681236]

Sorry, uncomplicated is that better? Girls have all the fun, which planet do you live on??? Shame about the speed bumps, how about...

Nah only girly bumps(of the human kind) will suffice.Well if girls ever want to have fun of the " carnal nature" there will be a line of guys waiting eagerly.It's a little harder for us guys.True maybe in the past guys seemed to be able to do the more fun and daring things but today the lines have become blurred and there is nothing stopping girls from doing anything they want to.

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681251][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681236]

Sorry, uncomplicated is that better? Girls have all the fun, which planet do you live on??? Shame about the speed bumps, how about...

Nah only girly bumps(of the human kind) will suffice.Well if girls ever want to have fun of the " carnal nature" there will be a line of guys waiting eagerly.It's a little harder for us guys.True maybe in the past guys seemed to be able to do the more fun and daring things but today the lines have become blurred and there is nothing stopping girls from doing anything they want to.

Maybe I am just gaded being of that age that I was rejected by the air force for a training to be a pilot because I was female. I was banned from studying Craft, design and technoology for being a girl (distracting lad students), was of the generation of women that grew up in the UK not having the potential to race motorbikes. Just a few example of why being a girl/female sucks!!!

[howdamnhard]

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Maybe I am just gaded being of that age that I was rejected by the air force for a training to be a pilot because I was female. I was banned from studying Craft, design and technoology for being a girl (distracting lad students), was of the generation of women that grew up in the UK not having the potential to race motorbikes. Just a few example of why being a girl/female sucks!!!

So what's stopping you now?

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681288][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681279]

So what's stopping you now?

Am now studying psychology so am trying to develop the skills required to help people rather than be equiped with the skills to potentially kill people. And I shall be taking my first flying lesson when I get to NZ courtesy of a very lovely friend.

I will get on a track at some point although I think racing professionally will never be an option, sadly.

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681288][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681279]

So what's stopping you now?

Even my my mother said to OWNER recently that I should have been born a boy and my brother should have been a girl. I was my dad's son and did the lad things with him whilst my bro did all the gessy chick stuff with my mum!! Hey ho such is life.

[howdamnhard]

[QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681295][QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681288]

Am now studying psychology so am trying to develop the skills required to help people rather than be equiped with the skills to potentially kill people. And I shall be taking my first flying lesson when I get to NZ courtesy of a very lovely friend.

I will get on a track at some point although I think racing professionally will never be an option, sadly.

I think helping others is a far higher calling.Any idiot can kill something,but nobody(human) can bring back somebody from the dead.If everbody had your attitude the world would be a better place.Who you going to fly with?I've toyed with the idea of learning to fly but can't justify the expense,family responsibilites are higher.Perhaps one day when I retire, in the distant future.Right now I get my thrills on my bike.Will do some track days,not for anybody else and not that I'll be the best but for the sheer selfish enjoyment of it,without hurting anyone else.

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681325][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681295]

I think helping others is a far higher calling.Any idiot can kill something,but nobody(human) can bring back somebody from the dead.If everbody had your attitude the world would be a better place.Who you going to fly with?I've toyed with the idea of learning to fly but can't justify the expense,family responsibilites are higher.Perhaps one day when I retire, in the distant future.Right now I get my thrills on my bike.Will do some track days,not for anybody else and not that I'll be the best but for the sheer selfish enjoyment of it,without hurting anyone else.

As for flying lesson not sure by my friend and old psych prof flies with a group on the North Shore . It is so much cheaper than in the UK so more accessible for me there. As I have no kid and wont be I am lucky in that any money I have is my own.

Higher calling- well lots of peeps would disagree especially as I want to work with offenders. But flying a fighter plane is well a different calling- I think it is the speed that does it. Always have been an adrenalin junky so will just have to find my thrills n spills (not a track hopefully) elsewhere. And riding a bike whether it be track days or road riding should always be about meeting your own expectations not others.

[howdamnhard]

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As for flying lesson not sure by my friend and old psych prof flies with a group on the North Shore . It is so much cheaper than in the UK so more accessible for me there. As I have no kid and wont be I am lucky in that any money I have is my own.

Higher calling- well lots of peeps would disagree especially as I want to work with offenders. But flying a fighter plane is well a different calling- I think it is the speed that does it. Always have been an adrenalin junky so will just have to find my thrills n spills (not a track hopefully) elsewhere. And riding a bike whether it be track days or road riding should always be about meeting your own expectations not others.

I'm more familiar with Ardmore.If you got the cash and no other responsibilities other than yourself go for it.Life is about experiences and the friends you make along the way.Good pilots are normally the methodical calm types.The old saying that "you get old pilots and bold pilots,but not old bold pilots" is sadly often true in my experience.
Me I'm a little bit of an adrenalin junkie too and need it to feel alive,fortuneatly tempered with age.

[Bikernereid]

[QUOTE=Bikern1mpho;1681348][QUOTE=howdamnhard;1681338]

I'm more familiar with Ardmore.If you got the cash and no other responsibilities other than yourself go for it.Life is about experiences and the friends you make along the way.Good pilots are normally the methodical calm types.The old saying that "you get old pilots and bold pilots,but not old bold pilots" is sadly often true in my experience.
Me I'm a little bit of an adrenalin junkie too and need it to feel alive,fortuneatly tempered with age.

I have developed a healthy respect for life what with age and death of my dad. I still loved the buzz I got on the back of OWNER doing a session at Puke but am realising more now that I am not the invisible wee lass I used to be and that injuries seems to hurt more as you get older. Hence the investment in good leather as opposed to what I have been wearing recently.

Yep you need to make the most of life but it never hurts to have a little bit of common sense in there too!! GOD I AM TURNING INTO MY MOTHER!! noooooo

[howdamnhard]

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Yep you need to make the most of life but it never hurts to have a little bit of common sense in there too!! GOD I AM TURNING INTO MY MOTHER!! noooooo

It's called WISDOM! Don't worry your far from becoming your mother(I mean that in the nicest possible way).So when are you and Owner finally coming back?

[Bikernereid]

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It's called WISDOM! Don't worry your far from becoming your mother(I mean that in the nicest possible way).So when are you and Owner finally coming back?

Not sure about my better half but I arrive in Auckland 30th Jan!! Going via SF so that I can bring double the lugguage allowance! I guess OWNER will try and get a flight around the same time- he needs to change his ticket. I can't wait to get out of the UK I hate it. The roads down around Pompey suck for bikes, and I miss the roads where I grew up (Lincolnshire). Took OWNER up there the other week and had some awesone fun with and old school friend. We didn't do too bad on the Fazer considering there were two of us on it and Jez has a 900 and there was only one of him!!

[howdamnhard]

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Not sure about my better half but I arrive in Auckland 30th Jan!! Going via SF so that I can bring double the lugguage allowance! I guess OWNER will try and get a flight around the same time- he needs to change his ticket. I can't wait to get out of the UK I hate it. The roads down around Pompey suck for bikes, and I miss the roads where I grew up (Lincolnshire). Took OWNER up there the other week and had some awesone fun with and old school friend. We didn't do too bad on the Fazer considering there were two of us on it and Jez has a 900 and there was only one of him!!
The Fazer is a good bike.I would get one if I could afford it.

[Bikernereid]

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The Fazer is a good bike.I would get one if I could afford it.

You can buy ours if you want!! I would love to ship it when I ship my furniture (if they let me stay in NZ that is) but need the cash to pay for flight!!

[The Stranger]

just for you

What's more disturbing - the photos, or that you had them at the ready?

[Bikernereid]

What's more disturbing - the photos, or that you had them at the ready?

Photos are cool that he had them is disturbing!!

[howdamnhard]

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You can buy ours if you want!! I would love to ship it when I ship my furniture (if they let me stay in NZ that is) but need the cash to pay for flight!!
Just bought a bike remember.

[Bikernereid]

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Just bought a bike remember.

But mine is better:Punk::bleh:

[howdamnhard]

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But mine is better:Punk::bleh:
But yours is not here!:whistle:

[Bikernereid]

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But yours is not here!:whistle:

No it is here!!

[The Stranger]

if they let me stay in NZ that is

I think a bit of that depends on whether or not there is a demand for your vocation.

Perhaps you should move to Wellington.

[Bikernereid]

I think a bit of that depends on whether or not there is a demand for your vocation.

Perhaps you should move to Wellington.

Wellington? There are opening a new STU in Christchurch and I shall be applying for a job there.