IT's ALIIIIIIiVE!!!!!

[SARGE]

got Spooky back last night from Alpha ..


phooar.. glad to have the beast back on the road .. the ride up Dom Rd in traffic wasnt great but it gave me the chance to button off and hear the crackly growl on the over-run again ..

music of the godz it is ,..


new front tire (#$%@#$ PERELLI SPORT DEMON!!) so i wasnt in the mood to get out in the sticks on it till i had some proper time to run it up but GOD im glad to have it back


im presently calling everyone along Scenic Drive to apologize in advance of the weekend


sorry for the wake up call folks .. i wont be long :bleh::soon:

[SARGE]

incidentally .. who does good performance tires for a 16 rear?.. im SO sick of being shackled to the Sport Demons.. might as well just wrap duct tape around the rim...

[=cJ=]

Awesome :-D

So when do we see it in the flesh? :p

[martybabe]

Very nice, FJs rule.

[SARGE]

Awesome :-D

So when do we see it in the flesh? :p



sit up on top of Scenic Dr and SH16 / 28/ Silverdale/ Orewa/ Puhoi this weekend.. you'll hear it 5 minutes before you see it ...:innocent:



Very nice, FJs rule.

this one isnt exactly stock :shifty:

[FROSTY]

watch over ya shoulder mate. Ya might spot a lil red trixxy sittin there

[SARGE]

watch over ya shoulder mate. Ya might spot a lil red trixxy sittin there

long as it aint sitting off my RIGHT shoulder....


Spooky is full of my special Voodoo Juice so better wear a respirator and tear-offs :blink:<_<:bleh::niceone:

[madbikeboy]

incidentally .. who does good performance tires for a 16 rear?.. im SO sick of being shackled to the Sport Demons.. might as well just wrap duct tape around the rim...

I've got the opposite problem, I have 18's on the CBX, I'm dreading the day I need to replace the Metzlers on there now. Performance tire and 18 inches are mutually exclusive.

PS - bet your FJ isn't as loud as Scoot... When Scoot is on over-run, little old ladies clutch their handbags tight, children cover their ears, and boy scouts look for sticks so they can roast marshmallows in the flames shooting out the yoshi can........

[SARGE]

PS - bet your FJ isn't as loud as Scoot... When Scoot is on over-run, little old ladies clutch their handbags tight, children cover their ears, and boy scouts look for sticks so they can roast marshmallows in the flames shooting out the yoshi can........

PS - sounds like a challenge .. i have a sound meter ...........:gob: ( the Voodoo Juice i run in the tank cranks flames out 1/2 meter long)

the time for biscuit is upon us ...

[paturoa]

the time for biscuit is upon us ...

please not soggy...

What you had done to it this time?

[SARGE]

please not soggy...

What you had done to it this time?

nothing major .... :whistle::innocent:


gave it a wash............

[madbikeboy]

PS - sounds like a challenge .. i have a sound meter ...........:gob: ( the Voodoo Juice i run in the tank cranks flames out 1/2 meter long)

the time for biscuit is upon us ...

If your RJ can actually run long enough to start it, then walk behind it to measure the SPL...

This isn't one of those Marine circle jerk traditions - I ain't eatin' it.

[SARGE]

if your rj can actually run long enough to start it, then walk behind it to measure the spl...

This isn't one of those marine circle jerk traditions - i ain't eatin' it.

hehe .. 2 passes by the sound meter at full song

anywhere anytime



yes it is.. Yes you are

[NSR-Dan]

incidentally .. who does good performance tires for a 16 rear?.. im SO sick of being shackled to the Sport Demons.. might as well just wrap duct tape around the rim...

I think i told you the other day, im sure you can get a Michelin Pilot sport in 16".

[SARGE]

I think i told you the other day, im sure you can get a Michelin Pilot sport in 16".

yea .. i think the same day i posted this ,... lol

[madbikeboy]

I was married to Snap On. Until some low life motherfucker ripped off my house. I've been slowly replacing stuff, and then I discovered (after a lot of crap) that there is a brand called Genius, that, while being manufactured in Canada, isn't half bad.

And for the price of a Snap on Ratchet, I get a Genius set.

Point is, I got it from Sarge, he's a good bastard, and the shit that he sells is good shit.

As you were.

[SARGE]

I was married to Snap On. Until some low life motherfucker ripped off my house. I've been slowly replacing stuff, and then I discovered (after a lot of crap) that there is a brand called Genius, that, while being manufactured in Canada, isn't half bad.

And for the price of a Snap on Ratchet, I get a Genius set.

Point is, I got it from Sarge, he's a good bastard, and the shit that he sells is good shit.

As you were.

thankx MBB..

Genius actually manufactures Koken for the US/ North American Market.. good stuff


still got that sound meter if ya wanna bring Scoot out for a SPL run :blink:


Anyhoo... just got back from my first "proper" blast on Spooky in over a year ..

man .. i forgot how much stonk this bloody thing has ( even though i was stuck behind a douche in a BMW that insisted on wearing out his brakes on every corner... finally got around him on a straight after 3 km .. 3rd gear roll-on *girlish giggle*)



big ups to Andrew at Alpha .. nice job man ..

[NZsarge]

Ever given any thought to transplanting a FZR/YZF forks and front wheel on to it?

[SARGE]

Ever given any thought to transplanting a FZR/YZF forks and front wheel on to it?

front is 17".. rear is what im having issues with ..

but yes i have considered the FZR swap

and apparently the ThunderAce rear swingarm will bolt right in

[NZsarge]

front is 17".. rear is what im having issues with ..

but yes i have considered the FZR swap

and apparently the ThunderAce rear swingarm will bolt right in

Oh ok, i thought they were 16 front 17 rear, my mistake.

[Edbear]

I was married to Snap On. Until some low life motherfucker ripped off my house. I've been slowly replacing stuff, and then I discovered (after a lot of crap) that there is a brand called Genius, that, while being manufactured in Canada, isn't half bad.

And for the price of a Snap on Ratchet, I get a Genius set.

Point is, I got it from Sarge, he's a good bastard, and the shit that he sells is good shit.

As you were.

When I was with Sulco, Genius quickly became my favourite brand along with Sumake air-tools! I do believe, though that the factory is in Taiwan under the Canadian ownership.

If anyone was breaking sockets, I'd sell them a Genius one - no more broken socket...


thankx MBB..

Genius actually manufactures Koken for the US/ North American Market.. good stuff


still got that sound meter if ya wanna bring Scoot out for a SPL run :blink:


Anyhoo... just got back from my first "proper" blast on Spooky in over a year ..

man .. i forgot how much stonk this bloody thing has ( even though i was stuck behind a douche in a BMW that insisted on wearing out his brakes on every corner... finally got around him on a straight after 3 km .. 3rd gear roll-on *girlish giggle*)



big ups to Andrew at Alpha .. nice job man ..

I didn't know they manufactured for Koken though, I thought Koken was all Japan still. Mind you I've been out of the loop for a bit now.

Your bike looks fantastic! It's a credit to its owner! If you're passing through Orewa and looking for a coffee, my cell phone is 027-733 7515 text or PM me and I'll let you know if we're home.

[SARGE]

Your bike looks fantastic! It's a credit to its owner! If you're passing through Orewa and looking for a coffee, my cell phone is 027-733 7515 text or PM me and I'll let you know if we're home.

thanks Bro .. im up at Orewa quite often when im out on Spooky .. ill give you a bell

[Madness]

Genius actually manufactures Koken for the US/ North American Market..

Cough, bullshit, Cough.

[SARGE]

Cough, bullshit, Cough.

Cough.. nobullshit.. cough


Koken is manufactured under license in north america by genius....


you on the Board of Directors or something ?

[Madness]

you on the Board of Directors or something ?

Nope, just have an ability to know bullshit when I read it. Sounds like a Gordon Holland line....

[SARGE]

Nope, just have an ability to know bullshit when I read it. Sounds like a Gordon Holland line....

no idea who gordon holland is...


not sure i care either....:bye:

and by the way .. what the fuck is your goddam problem with me?... im not sure ive ever even noticed you on here

probably a reason for that .. maybe you need to join the rest of the fucktards on the iggy list

[madbikeboy]

Scoot got a run on Sunday, but she was quite naughty, so she spent Monday in the lockup in case of repeats.

:)

Okay, I don't give a rats ass where the stuff is made, so far I haven't broken anything, the ratchets are tight and good, and it's all nicely made. I can't justify snap on prices nowadays (since I don't work with my hands anymore), and this stuff is an acceptable second.

Sarge, I can meet pretty much anytime this week, owe you a beer anyhow.

MBB

[SARGE]

scoot got a run on sunday, but she was quite naughty, so she spent monday in the lockup in case of repeats.

:)

okay, i don't give a rats ass where the stuff is made, so far i haven't broken anything, the ratchets are tight and good, and it's all nicely made. I can't justify snap on prices nowadays (since i don't work with my hands anymore), and this stuff is an acceptable second.

Sarge, i can meet pretty much anytime this week, owe you a beer anyhow.

Mbb
im in parnell on wednesday anyhoo.. Txt me after lunch and we can hook up

[Ooky]

koken = awesome impact sockets! :woohoo:

[SARGE]

koken = awesome impact sockets! :woohoo:

i dont mind selling the Koken stuff.. rather sell the Genius ones personally ..better price point and same or better quality..


beats the dogshit outta the SCA/ Repco/ King Tony stuff

[Madness]

and by the way .. what the fuck is your goddam problem with me

I have no problem with you at all, I just don't like seeing bullshit being used to sell Taiwanese produced product.

The chances of Ko-ken allowing the Tian Fu Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan to manufacture products using their Trade Mark is laughable at best.

There's nothing wrong with Taiwanese product and I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with Sulco Tools. It's the bullshit I take exception too.

By the way, are you cunts still peddling baby's arse wiping towels?.

Anyhow, put me on your ignore list if you like. They say ignorance is bliss after all.

:sunny:


i dont mind selling the Koken stuff.. rather sell the Genius ones personally ..better price point and same or better quality..


Not to mention the better profit margin , eh Sarge?.

[SARGE]

I have no problem with you at all, I just don't like seeing bullshit being used to sell Taiwanese produced product.

The chances of Ko-ken allowing the Tian Fu Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan to manufacture products using their Trade Mark is laughable at best.

There's nothing wrong with Taiwanese product and I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with Sulco Tools. It's the bullshit I take exception too.

By the way, are you cunts still peddling baby's arse wiping towels?.

Anyhow, put me on your ignore list if you like. They say ignorance is bliss after all.

:sunny:



Not to mention the better profit margin , eh Sarge?.



Genius is a Canadian company.. manufactures 90% of their tools in North America (stamped in the tool and packaging).. T&E has Made In the U.S.A. on most of theirs.. (although alot are manufactured in Taiwan.. granted.. still great tools though)..

Even Snap-On has manufacturing of their Blue Point line offshore in Taiwan and China

yes we are peddling ass wiping towels .. one of our biggest product lines .. we also do Pipeline and infrastructure tooling, Power Products, Hyundai Gen-sets, power tools, air compressors and even agricultural tractors ..

diversification mate ..my boss aint stupid

keep a lookout on your local grocery shelves for an ADULT ass wiping towel too.. i'll even shout ya a pack when we get them in for that attitude of yours :shutup:

i will PERSONALLY stand behind anything i sell.. i dont stock on my truck what i wouldnt use myself.. cant get a better warranty than that .. and if its shit i will say so and have done on many occasions

yes Genius has a better profit margin than Koken for me .. but i'd rather sell a mechanic an equal tool at a better price so he can afford to feed his family than to sell something because of brand recognition or marketing ..

say a Koken socket set retails for $400.. same set of Genius can go for 1/2 that and be equal quality.. i sell a tool and make my money .. the mechanic gets a good price ..

win/win..


he will buy more because he knows i dont bullshit to try and sell something i doint believe in ... i was that way when i sold bikes and im that way now ..


ask around bro.. alot of KB'rs have been customers of mine and i dare you to find one thats felt cheated or scammed

[98tls]

Can vouch for the T&E,been swinging off my set a lot lately and not a bruised knuckle to show for it,crap tools hurt.:angry2:

[Madness]

Genius is a Canadian company.. manufactures 90% of their tools in North America
Where's any mention of this North American Manufacture in the Genius Website (http://www.geniustools.net/company08/iso9000.html)?. They must be doing well to be able to undersell the Japanese, G.M & Chrysler could learn a thing or two?.


Even Snap-On has manufacturing of their Blue Point line offshore in Taiwan and China
Always have, at least they clearly differentiate with another brand name. The Danaher Group (U.S) has been producing Blue Point for years, as with Ingersoll-Rand. Some of the older airtool parts can be scarce.



diversification mate ..my boss aint stupid
I'm sure he isn't.


I'll even shout ya a pack
Providing we can arrange a safe drop-point, you have no idea how useful that could be sometimes.


i will PERSONALLY stand behind anything i sell.. i dont stock on my truck what i wouldnt use myself.. cant get a better warranty than that .. And for that reason alone, I wouldn't hesitate to buy Genius branded tools from you.


if its shit i will say so and have done on many occasionsIt worked for me.


yes Genius has a better profit margin than Koken for me .. but i'd rather sell a mechanic an equal tool at a better price so he can afford to feed his family than to sell something because of brand recognition or marketing ..

say a Koken socket set retails for $400.. same set of Genius can go for 1/2 that and be equal quality.. i sell a tool and make my money .. the mechanic gets a good price ..

win/win..
:grouphug:


ask around bro.. alot of KB'rs have been customers of mine and i dare you to find one thats felt cheated or scammed
I never suggested that & have no reason to.

So.
The Koken thing?.

[SARGE]

The Koken thing?.

we had a sales conference before xmas... Genus had a rep there .. we were told that Genius is indeed licensed to manufacture Koken in North America

if i am mis-informed i will withdraw my statement... but i will stand by it until i am proven wrong



so .. back to my beautiful FJ.... anyone know how to get brake fluid stains out of black plastic trim?

[Madness]

Unfortunately I can't be arsed to go to the trouble of providing you with proof.

I'll continue to consider it bullshit, until I am proved wrong.

Can you maybe see how that statement is just as silly as somebody claiming that Hyosung have a licence to manufacture Yamaha, in the U.S.

It's not rocket science.

Can't help with the brake fluid, sorry. Try baking soda, works for all sorts of other shit.

[98tls]

we had a sales conference before xmas... Genus had a rep there .. we were told that Genius is indeed licensed to manufacture Koken in North America

if i am mis-informed i will withdraw my statement... but i will stand by it until i am proven wrong



so .. back to my beautiful FJ.... anyone know how to get brake fluid stains out of black plastic trim? Was reading on the TL forum the other day of a guy that spilt some on his gauges,managed to fix it with 3M plastic cleaner,problem is he was in the states,no idea if you can get it here though have seen 3M products in the past.

[SARGE]

Was reading on the TL forum the other day of a guy that spilt some on his gauges,managed to fix it with 3M plastic cleaner,problem is he was in the states,no idea if you can get it here though have seen 3M products in the past.

i got some plastic polish when i was back home a year ago .. meant for headlight lenses but i'll give it a go.. thx

[SARGE]

Unfortunately I can't be arsed to go to the trouble of providing you with proof.

I'll continue to consider it bullshit, until I am proved wrong.

Can you maybe see how that statement is just as silly as somebody claiming that Hyosung have a licence to manufacture Yamaha, in the U.S.

It's not rocket science.

Can't help with the brake fluid, sorry. Try baking soda, works for all sorts of other shit.

hmmm... baking soda and Coca Cola maybe?????

[Madness]

hmmm... baking soda and Coca Cola maybe?????

Dunno 'bout that. Autosol (Hobeca) do a plastic cleaner too, might be more abrasive than a headlight cleaner?.

[SARGE]

Dunno 'bout that. Autosol (Hobeca) do a plastic cleaner too, might be more abrasive than a headlight cleaner?.

the area the brake fluid is spilled on is a glossy plastic around the clocks .. not sure if i want to use anything TOO gritty..

[Madness]

the area the brake fluid is spilled on is a glossy plastic around the clocks .. not sure if i want to use anything TOO gritty..
I was thinking that the use of the word abrasive probably wasn't appropriate. Was just a thought, as 3M stuff is generally quite expensive.

Anyway, you must have some panel shops that would supply some samples?.

[SARGE]

I was thinking that the use of the word abrasive probably wasn't appropriate. Was just a thought, as 3M stuff is generally quite expensive.

Anyway, you must have some panel shops that would supply some samples?.

quite a few actually .. but i hate to bludge.. thats just so ... so ... Skidmark..

cost isnt really an issue .. Spooky is my baby.. why buy a Wii when you deserve an Xbox360

[Edbear]

hmmm... baking soda and Coca Cola maybe?????

LOL!!! Could come in handy for something...

[justsomeguy]

Stay the feck off Cheenic Dwive:love: tis my road.:angry2:

I'd come beat you up, but you're a bloody ex commando....... so just heed my warning regardless ok.




























P.S: That bike looks lovely man, considering how long you've had it - Respect and full credit to you for still looking after it so well.

[SARGE]

Stay the feck off Cheenic Dwive:love: tis my road.:angry2:

I'd come beat you up, but you're a bloody ex commando....... so just heed my warning regardless ok.


P.S: That bike looks lovely man, considering how long you've had it - Respect and full credit to you for still looking after it so well.

thanks ya cheeky little darkey..



although i think im MUCH faster up Scenic than you are/ were ..


Spooky has been sitting idle for over a year now ..@#$%@# Electrickery.. still need a good seeing to on the polish department.. might go for a restoration and get rid of the disco color scheme.. might work for Indy though .. (needs more pink)