Watch for lurkers and corner sitters.

[FROSTY]

A point to ponder guys n gals.
Lurking in this forum .generaly not saying much are some very experienced motorcycle people.
Im not going to quote names or logins but in here we have
A motorcycle riding instructor of 25 years experience -Might just know what he's talking about when it comes to basic rider training.
An ex club president of Auckland motorcycle club--Probably more experience in organising race meetings than we could hope to have.
A grade motorcycle mechanic -from back in the days when bikes got fixed not just bolt new parts on.
A grade car mechanic -might know a thing or two about engines.
Aircraft engineer
Makes ya think don't it ? These guys haven't got knowledge cut n pasted from google search or some such.--theyre probably the guys that wrote the stuff you are googling.

[jrandom]

Talking of lurking and sitting in corners, I hear there might be a bike cop or two on the forum, as well! Who'da thunk it!

Eh Frosty?

:killingme

[bluninja]

I'm pondering what the point is :spudwhat:

[FROSTY]

the point is there are some pretty knowledgable people out there.People who might just be able to offer opinions based on experience not computer searches.

[dangerous]

hey cool...... and theres even a fancy builder or two just in case someone wants a house truck built onto their bike, so that would be like a house bike. :apint:

[bluninja]

the point is there are some pretty knowledgable people out there.People who might just be able to offer opinions based on experience not computer searches.

I hear there's a few fishing experts as well :yeah: hooked.

[thehollowmen]

Everybody is knowledgable on different things, but people have to learn to admit when they are wrong when faced with the evidence and also tell people they are wrong and back it up with evidance.

Start quizzing me on leatherwork or medlabsci and you won't get me to shut up, but I don't know much about engines. An example from a long time ago: I couldn't see how "scavanging" worked and why we needed back pressure, the knowledgable types intervened and provided some evidance and sorted it out.

I'm glad we have these people on the forum who help us so much :-) You've all been a real help to us beginer-types. And if you identify yourself or come down this way, give me a shout and I'll buy you a beer.

:niceone:

On another matter, has anybody bored the exhast of a GN so it gets more top end? Is it worth it? Private message me please because I'm considering doing this and would like to ride a bit better at 100...

[k14]

hey cool...... and theres even a fancy builder or two just in case someone wants a house truck built onto their bike, so that would be like a house bike. :apint:

Really?? I heard the the builders around these parts were pretty useless :shake:

[White trash]

Yes indeed.

There's even someone, somewhere who's good at stupid shit.

[**R1**]

Yes indeed.

There's even someone, somewhere who's good at stupid shit.

Yeah but i dont just "lurk" :yeah:

[FROSTY]

Everybody is knowledgable on different things, but people have to learn to admit when they are wrong when faced with the evidence and also tell people they are wrong and back it up with evidance.

Start quizzing me on leatherwork or medlabsci and you won't get me to shut up, but I don't know much about engines. An example from a long time ago: I couldn't see how "scavanging" worked and why we needed back pressure, the knowledgable types intervened and provided some evidance and sorted it out.

I'm glad we have these people on the forum who help us so much :-) You've all been a real help to us beginer-types. And if you identify yourself or come down this way, give me a shout and I'll buy you a beer.

:niceone:

On another matter, has anybody bored the exhast of a GN so it gets more top end? Is it worth it? Private message me please because I'm considering doing this and would like to ride a bit better at 100...
I kind of mucked around with exhausts on GN's -mainly to get something as effective but cheaper than stock.
I fitted a supertrap pipe on one and the thing just seemed to fly.
Mind you something I noticed was that the cam timing seems to be set from new for bottom end grunt -when the cam chain is about half worn for some reson the bike seems to breath better and get better top end
Made me a lil bit tempted to slot the cam sprocket and see what happens.
--ANYHOO--before mucking around with zorsts id suggest changing your gearing a bit -maybee two teeth bigger/smaller on the rear might give ya the effect you are after

[inlinefour]

That from some past experience with some people on this site is:
That you offer some pretty standard advice or instructions, just to be bluntly asked "WTF would you know about it?" Upon letting them know what and why I get told "your full of sh#t, f@ck off!". So I generally don't even bother now unless asked. Wonder if the others here have had the same?

[Redstar]

That from some past experience with some people on this site is:
That you offer some pretty standard advice or instructions, just to be bluntly asked "WTF would you know about it?" Upon letting them know what and why I get told "your full of sh#t, f@ck off!". So I generally don't even bother now unless asked. Wonder if the others here have had the same?
I am a bar room know it all by nature I like to give advice and opinions on technical matters but its only backed up by general knowledge. I changed a clutch in a Mini once and I reckon that qualifiy's me to offer advice. We all know that 90% of the advice is bollocks but every now and then a gem of wisdom comes from the most unexpected places.
I lived in Japan for two years and sort of speak it and can read some of the silly warning lables on the fairing. so yep we all have hidden talents.
I say keep giving your advice and input mate only the dorks will give you grief so :whocares:
PS it would be useful to know who the guys and gals are with the quals then we can go direct to then for free advice how about a list please

[2_SL0]

I have nothing to offer, :shake: :wari: :apint:

[Madguitarist!]

i'm a muso!!! ............. :yeah:

Not that it's worth much............ :whocares:

[riffer]

i'm a muso!!! ............. :yeah:

Not that it's worth much............ :whocares:

The place is full of musos mate...

And changing a mini clutch is nothing.

Try changing a mini radiator without removing the engine first...

but yeah Frosty I have noticed a few interesting people lurk on here. They'll say something if they feel the need...

[Madmax]

:cool: before i got into computers
I worked as a engine rebuilder
(some one was going on about
blown engines, the buggers will expande
an inch in hight when they are warm,
always leave the blower belt loose)

[カワサキキド]

I am a bar room know it all by nature I like to give advice and opinions on technical matters but its only backed up by general knowledge. I changed a clutch in a Mini once and I reckon that qualifiy's me to offer advice. We all know that 90% of the advice is bollocks but every now and then a gem of wisdom comes from the most unexpected places.
I lived in Japan for two years and sort of speak it and can read some of the silly warning lables on the fairing. so yep we all have hidden talents.
I say keep giving your advice and input mate only the dorks will give you grief so :whocares:
PS it would be useful to know who the guys and gals are with the quals then we can go direct to then for free advice how about a list please
日本のどちらに住んでいましたか。俺は１年間静岡県に住んでいました。今は大学で日本語を専攻しています。 中国語も勉強します。

by the way 我是新四兰人。

[dangerous]

:cool: before i got into computers
I worked as a engine rebuilder
(some one was going on about
blown engines, the buggers will expande
an inch in hight when they are warm,
always leave the blower belt loose)
And in full flight the Concord streaches 2 foot in length, at hights that are well below frezzing point you can fry an egg on its nose cone awesome aye..... to think it was built the same year as the Ford Anglebox :apint:

[inlinefour]

That I know bugger all, but I've done more to a mini than what is described here...
Then there is the electrical quals I have hidden and the spare time restoring old Hondas that used to make me alot of money. :whocares: But these days I make enough to get the local Honda shop do the work for me and more time for riding...

If you ask me I know feck all, but reckon those who make the statements that they do know and are making it very well known, then check with a mechanic first before you do anything on advice...

[Skunk]

Try changing a mini radiator without removing the engine first...Piece of piss mate. Used to do bottom end rebuilds in 3 hours - from drive in to drive away - if I did it by myself. :shake:

Had one that I was doing the head gasket every week (couldn't afford the machining cost's at the time but had a pile of gaskets!)

[Wolf]

the point is there are some pretty knowledgable people out there.People who might just be able to offer opinions based on experience not computer searches.
Who's been posting google results? I don't think anything I've seen here so far looks like the poster cut and paste from a web page.

Any knowledgeable lurkers, seeing posts such as you describe, would have one of two reactions: say to themselves "fuck, what shit. Not worth my while responding to it" or: open fire with both barrels and consign the poster to the oblivion reserved for those who meddle in the ways of wizards (who may or may not be subtle).

[Biff]

A certain neighbour of mine, an H.P, tells me that a certain Christchurch cop also keeps his eye on this forum. Apparently he watches out for planned meetings and so on, then tells the senior sergant of his H.P division of any worthy news...

So if your reading this, my name is Aaron and I ride a red and black R1 you arsehole :shake:

[onearmedbandit]

A certain neighbour of mine, an H.P, tells me that a certain Christchurch cop also keeps his eye on this forum. Apparently he watches out for planned meetings and so on, then tells the senior sergant of his H.P division of any worthy news...

So if your reading this, my name is Aaron and I ride a red and black R1 you arsehole :shake:

Now thats just unfair. Might have to advertise a few false meetings to put them off. Who's up for a top-speed run, Moorhouse Ave 7pm tonight, anything less than 250km/h and you're kicked off the site.

BTW, my name is Aaron and I ride a red & black R1.

[dangerous]

Now thats just unfair. Might have to advertise a few false meetings to put them off. Who's up for a top-speed run, Moorhouse Ave 7pm tonight, anything less than 250km/h and you're kicked off the site.

BTW, my name is Aaron and I ride a red & black R1.
Hey that would be like the old days..... 1st to a ton it was, one nite a mate with a broken wing and another with a brocken leg draged each other, but we wernt dumbasses aye :apint:

BTW, dont forget you two Aarons that ya bike has red wheels.... very inportant that :niceone:

[**R1**]

Now thats just unfair. Might have to advertise a few false meetings to put them off. Who's up for a top-speed run, Moorhouse Ave 7pm tonight, anything less than 250km/h and you're kicked off the site.

BTW, my name is Aaron and I ride a red & black R1.

where were u guys?? i only just got to 235kph(sorry) but then it was on one wheel:devil2:

Those fucken useless HP's they couldnt catch a cold:finger: :finger: ....

My name is Aaron and i own a red and black R1(this reminds me of the AA meetings i used to go2 "hi my name is Aaron and i have a drinking problem" thats b4 i gave up giving up booze, now i just stay drunk and i never seem to notice that its a problem. who's up for a drunken woble round da hills....

and if these HP lurkers had any balls they would just ask for my rego, or myadress......and if they had any brains they would organise a ride for us all to attend...fkn gutless MEAT HEADS....

[**R1**]

A certain neighbour of mine, an H.P, tells me that a certain Christchurch cop also keeps his eye on this forum. Apparently he watches out for planned meetings and so on, then tells the senior sergant of his H.P division of any worthy news...

So if your reading this, my name is Aaron and I ride a red and black R1 you arsehole :shake:And wot on earth were u doing talking to a copper about KB?????? fuk u'r and egg Aaron.

[Biff]

And wot on earth were u doing talking to a copper about KB?????? fuk u'r and egg Aaron.

We were talking tinternet and he brought KB up. Apparently he's a member of old here. Loves off-roading.

I flicked him the brown envelope you asked me to give him. He promises that when he or his colleagues next chase you they'll back off as normal just to make you look cool. :shake:

[avgas]

Another point i would like to make, is sometimes the dumbest answer solves the most technical question/problem. I used to ask my dad computer questions, he didnt know anything about computers.....but his answers used to put me back on track.
And experience is everything, i rather talk to someone who has 20 years hard yard, then someone who has studied it for 4.

[Sniper]

Yes indeed.

There's even someone, somewhere who's good at stupid shit.


Ill take that prize

[FROSTY]

well keep in mind theres assholes in every job.
I know at least two cops who are KBers .Both are pretty cool dudes.

[ManDownUnder]

And experience is everything, i rather talk to someone who has 20 years hard yard, then someone who has studied it for 4.

Close. I did 4 years doing an apprenticeship, and another 4 at Uni and I can tell you first hand they're about the same in terms of the amount learned. In the workshop I learned in my hands... something you can't do from a book.

For those of you that know it - that feeling of the thread being "just tight enough" when you're cranking up a bolt? Teach that from a book! Just one of many examples but a valid one I think.

But likewise there are some things best learned from books. Of course apply them to the worlds of racing, fixing or riding bikes and the experience part does tend to some ito play on most occasions.

I think people should never be scared to learn. Don;t throw your opinion out there as black and white truth - if someone comes back on something you said, you have the chance to either learn from it, or help them learn from you. If they don't want to - that's ok. Their choice and their loss.

As for the lurkers... welcome. I'm glad we're not all loudmouths

MDU

[Lou Girardin]

The place is full of musos mate...

And changing a mini clutch is nothing.

Try changing a mini radiator without removing the engine first...

but yeah Frosty I have noticed a few interesting people lurk on here. They'll say something if they feel the need...

Piece of piss. Try replacing the by-pass hose between head and waterpump. Especially the original striaght ones, not the easy ridged type.

[ManDownUnder]

Piece of piss. Try replacing the by-pass hose between head and waterpump. Especially the original striaght ones, not the easy ridged type.

I can work out the removal part..

Get oxy torch and apply heat liberally to hose... am I on the right lines huh HUH?

[Lou Girardin]

I can work out the removal part..

Get oxy torch and apply heat liberally to hose... am I on the right lines huh HUH?

You'd get trade cert under the new NFI system (no fuckin' idea)

[Motu]

Piece of piss. Try replacing the by-pass hose between head and waterpump. Especially the original striaght ones, not the easy ridged type.

That's what apprentices were for - I was always told with a wry smile...''impossibilities just take a little longer'' :angry2:

If you think the Mini clutch is too easy you can move onto the 1800 Landcrab....''That's gotta go out tonight Motu,get your arse into gear!'' :brick:

[merv]

Hi I've been riding for 36 years and every comment I've ever made here has been entirely my own opinion - so no need to lurk - you can take my comments and like them or you can ignore them - I don't care - have always just tried to be helpful to fellow bikers and I have never take any offence from anyone else's comments as they are entitled to their opinions.

[Lou Girardin]

That's what apprentices were for - I was always told with a wry smile...''impossibilities just take a little longer'' :angry2:

If you think the Mini clutch is too easy you can move onto the 1800 Landcrab....''That's gotta go out tonight Motu,get your arse into gear!'' :brick:

They spoilt Mini's when the brought out the Clubman. Far too much room around that engine bay for apprentices.
What heaps of crap do you give them for character building these days Motu?

[WINJA]

YOU GUYS MIGHT NOT BELIEVE THIS BUT I POSSIBLY HAVE NZ'S LARGEST PORNOGRAPHIC PICTURE COLLECTION, BUT YOU WOULDNT THINK SO JUST LOOKING AT ME , I LOOK JUST LIKE AN AVERAGE PERV

[vifferman]

Piece of piss. Try replacing the by-pass hose between head and waterpump. Especially the original striaght ones, not the easy ridged type.
Errr... I bet that's reet hard. :confused:
I replaced a radiator hose on one once - what an absolute c*nt of a job that was! Took freaking hours, most of which (from memory) was putting the new one on and doing up the clips...:brick:

[Wolf]

well keep in mind theres assholes in every job.
Yep, even in the IT industry...

No, wait. That's me.

[Coldkiwi]

Frosty, don't forget that these very experienced types may also be very busy individuals with more pressing things to do than lounge about on a site helping some guy through the same problem he's helped 100 other guys through. Many of the queries on here are fairly general in nature and I've yet to see a query go unanswered for long.

Any knowledgeable lurkers, seeing posts such as you describe, would have one of two reactions: say to themselves "fuck, what shit. Not worth my while responding to it" or: open fire with both barrels and consign the poster to the oblivion reserved for those who meddle in the ways of wizards (who may or may not be subtle).

option 2 is something I tried once upon a time on my pet subject/job of acoustics. Went down like a lead balloon despite it being worded nicely so when people want to bleat now about dBA's and their exhausts I might keep an eye on it but won't try to right the worlds wrongs as they're posted. Some people respond well to correction, others don't and it makes giving such assistance a little thankless.

[sAsLEX]

option 2 is something I tried once upon a time on my pet subject/job of acoustics. Went down like a lead balloon despite it being worded nicely so when people want to bleat now about dBA's and their exhausts I might keep an eye on it but won't try to right the worlds wrongs as they're posted. Some people respond well to correction, others don't and it makes giving such assistance a little thankless.

personally enjoyed the posts you put up when that bill was being discussed, there will always be people who disagree, even if you tell them the sun will rise at least once in the next week!!!

[Redstar]

日本のどちらに住んでいましたか。俺は１年間静岡県に住んでいました。今は大学で日本語を専攻しています。 中国語も勉強します。

by the way 我是新四兰人。
thanks for your input its great to have a diverse range of opinions and this reply really pointed me in the right direction. Most people would see this as just a collection of shapes But we know better.
the encripted code took a while to break but I got it in the end.

Loser wanker repeated several times in code is a bit hard on yourself I'm sure there is more to you than that?

[Wolf]

thanks for your input its great to have a diverse range of opinions and this reply really pointed me in the right direction. Most people would see this as just a collection of shapes But we know better.
the encripted code took a while to break but I got it in the end.

Loser wanker repeated several times in code is a bit hard on yourself I'm sure there is more to you than that?
Hmmm, you're not in the IT field by any chance? We could use you on our "Help" Desk...

[avgas]

Piece of piss. Try replacing the by-pass hose between head and waterpump. Especially the original striaght ones, not the easy ridged type.
Well i have a good story about someone trying to change the rear shocks(???? didnt know they had these must have been late model), in his mini.
Long story short
Remove petrol tank - put in shocks-put in petrol tank - smile at a well done job - fire - car 20ft from hose - attempt to put out fire with buckets of water - call fire dept. - let them blow all the windows out with a hose - no mini