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My Volty got written off about 6 months after I got her (hit from behind at a stop sign). I bought her back from the insurance company for $250 and rebuilt her with heaps of fantastic help from people on here.

The funny thing is, although I would NEVER have chosen to go through the experience, it turned out to be one of the best things I had ever done.

1) I learned the intimate details of my bike

2) I learned some things about myself (and learned to have confidence in my abilities)

3) I learned how wonderfully helpful people can be - and I learned to trust them when they said they weren't looking for anything in return. They genuinely just wanted to help get me back on the road.

Have fun with the project.

Couldn't agree more, on all three counts!

I think there is a certain level of "help her because she's a girl" but I also see many, many cases where blokes help other blokes on here - and HEAPS of genuine people who will help any biker.

And yes, there are those who seem to think that because you even glance their way it means they can get in your pants - and they do generally fit the stereotype of young, brash and stupid. That's their problem, but it can become just a wee bit tedious.

As for the gay-bashing and other exhibitions of intolerance, I find it useful to remind myself that there are still elements in our society who are that closed-minded. I don't know any in real life, but it's good to come on here and go "wow! These people really do exist!"

i wish i got to see N.I.N!!!!!

Originally Posted by samgab

I actually like the gauges as they are.
Also, beware of falling into the trap of spending money on this bike. End of the day, remember it's just a 250 learner's bike, and you're gonna want to move on up within a couple of years, and you won't get back money you spend on trinkets (even if at this stage you feel like you'll keep this bike long term, I think you'll be on a different bike within 2 years). If it's stuff you can do with mostly time and effort, like rust removal, sweet as, but don't go spending ca$h, tempting though it is...
Exception to that is if it's a safety issue, like tires/suspension/etc. Spend whatever is needed to make it safe/safer.
Just my opinion

I'm not looking to spend $$$$ (as I don't have it), just make the bike better quality overall. She's been put through her paces the last 15 years and needs a bit of TLC to say the least! Rust removal and suspension issues are my two big projects, much as I'd like to really pimp her out....

I actually like the gauges as they are.
Also, beware of falling into the trap of spending money on this bike. End of the day, remember it's just a 250 learner's bike, and you're gonna want to move on up within a couple of years, and you won't get back money you spend on trinkets (even if at this stage you feel like you'll keep this bike long term, I think you'll be on a different bike within 2 years). If it's stuff you can do with mostly time and effort, like rust removal, sweet as, but don't go spending ca$h, tempting though it is...
Exception to that is if it's a safety issue, like tires/suspension/etc. Spend whatever is needed to make it safe/safer.
Just my opinion

lol the internets full of keyboard heroes.if they met you IRL they would probably mutter something unintelligible,go red,and shuffle away.

then of course tell all their mates that you asked them for a shag but they turned you down....

ive met some nice ppl on here who i know as real friends having met them.its pretty easy to work out whos who after a while.

so hows that ZZR coming along?

So you mean I have to wine you and dine you before I can 69 you?! Geez you foreigners play hard to get

You get that haha.
You are indeed the character.