Thanks Ducati guy - Snells Beach (23 Dec)

[klingon]

Thanks to the random guy who was trying to have a picnic with his kids on the beach, and ended up helping us load a bike into a truck.

My Bro-In-Law and I were trying to load a GN250 up a ramp into a (borrowed) small truck. We obviously :confused: didn't know what we were doing, so this guy came over and offered to help. He said he has a Ducati and a dirt bike at home and has loaded bikes onto trailers often. He was really good at it and definitely saved us dropping a bike on our toes!

Anyway we got the GN250 home safely and it's about to become an engine-donor for my Volty. :soon:

Thanks Mr Picnic Guy.

[MadDuck]

Thats a great story.....I guess most of us would try and help another biker if we could.

I think I only know one KBer in Snells Beach but doesnt ride a Ducati.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Some people are great aren't they.



He said he has a Ducati and a dirt bike at home and has loaded bikes onto trailers often.
Who is the one that is going to have a laugh about this sentence first?

[Duke girl]

Of course he is a helpful guy as all Ducati owners are like that. Dont even have to ask them for help they just get it there and help whoever, wherever,whenever.

[flame]

Of course he is a helpful guy as all Ducati owners are like that. Dont even have to ask them for help they just get it there and help whoever, wherever,whenever.

here here....angels! we're all angels :msn-wink:

[rainman]

Who is the one that is going to have a laugh about this sentence first?

Have to say this (http://www.ratemymotivational.com/motivationals/13709-DUCATI-Making_mechanics_out_of_rides_since_1946.jpg) was the first thing to cross my mind...

So, klingon, will you have the engine transplant done by tomorrow? :whistle:

[Gubb]

He is probably quite used to Trailering the Duke as something is constantly falling off.

:dodge:

[MadDuck]

He is probably quite used to Trailering the Duke as something is constantly falling off.

:dodge:

LOL the guy does a good deed and gets recognised for it and yet his ride is still trashed.....lucky he didnt say he rides a harley

[FJRider]

Some people are great aren't they.



Who is the one that is going to have a laugh about this sentence first?

Are you suggesting, Ducati and/or dirt bike riders are more "experienced" at transporting their rides... than other motorcyclists... ??? :chase:

[FJRider]

LOL the guy does a good deed and gets recognised for it and yet his ride is still trashed.....lucky he didnt say he rides a harley

He would'nt have waved... goodbye...

[MadDuck]

He would'nt have waved... goodbye...

Not if he was a true Harley rider :eek:

[The Stranger]

Thanks to the random guy who was trying to have a picnic with his kids on the beach, and ended up helping us load a bike into a truck.

My Bro-In-Law and I were trying to load a GN250 up a ramp into a (borrowed) small truck. We obviously :confused: didn't know what we were doing, so this guy came over and offered to help. He said he has a Ducati and a dirt bike at home and has loaded bikes onto trailers often. He was really good at it and definitely saved us dropping a bike on our toes!

Anyway we got the GN250 home safely and it's about to become an engine-donor for my Volty. :soon:

Thanks Mr Picnic Guy.

There may be 57 reasons why bike are better than men (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88610&highlight=reasons) but it don't mean shit if you haven't got a man to get your bike for you.

[MadDuck]

There may be 57 reasons why bike are better than men (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88610&highlight=reasons) but it don't mean shit if you haven't got a man to get your bike for you.

Lay off the booze Noel. And have some respect!

[Gubb]

'tis all about paying forward the good karma to the biker gods.

Now it's your turn.

[klingon]

So, klingon, will you have the engine transplant done by tomorrow? :whistle:

No, I will spend today recruiting people to do the dirty work. See you soon for that coffee! :innocent:


'tis all about paying forward the good karma to the biker gods.

Now it's your turn.

Oh-oh. So the next person I see struggling with a bike I have to go and help them... actually I think it would be more of a favour if I didn't help them...

[racerhead]

Good luck with getting the engine swapped over.
Must be killing you to be off the bike for so long

[xwhatsit]

Awesome! Volty-time!

So did you just see it on the side of the road and smash the disc lock off? Or have you been planning the snatch for a while?

Next time just drop the engine out on the side of the road, that'll confuse 'em.

[MsKABC]

He is probably quite used to Trailering the Duke as something is constantly falling off.

:dodge:

And in my husband's case, this would be the rider :whistle:

[Swoop]

He is probably quite used to Trailering the Duke as something is constantly falling off.
Italian bike means "Italian electrics"...
Just ask Ixion!

[klingon]

Good luck with getting the engine swapped over.
Must be killing you to be off the bike for so long

Yeah I'm definitely suffering from Cabin Fever. I've started wishing for rainy days so I won't miss riding quite so much. (Sorry everyone, I think I may be to blame for this weather.)


Awesome! Volty-time!

So did you just see it on the side of the road and smash the disc lock off? Or have you been planning the snatch for a while?

Next time just drop the engine out on the side of the road, that'll confuse 'em.

Yeah I wondered later whether the Helpful Man thought it was even a tiny bit suspicious that we were loading a bike into a white, unmarked truck. Perhaps the real reason for his helpfulness is so he could get a close look at us and report our suspicious behaviour to the polices. :eek5:

Never mind, we bought his silence with a box of fruit juice. That should shut him up. :yes: