New "Mistress For Christmas" for RIB

**RiderInBlack** · 18th December 2009, 19:11

For those not up todate, "Zena" bit the dust big time last Thursday (10/12/09). Un-swept metal in a left hander left over from road works done back in Feb. The damage to the parts alone added up to $1300. Lucky for me, I only came away with a few bruises & 3 stitches in 1 arm (good riding gear works well aye).
Insurance has paid out. Have found the replacement at Five Star Suzuki in Napier (see http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=256677701 ) and it is being delivered to my door tomorrow

I have so many to thank for making this possible:
To the Norf Crew: For picking me up and dusting me off. Thanks Dudes and Dudette. especially to Kelvin for making space on his "horse for two".
To my Landlord & Lady: Thanks for taking me to A&E late at night & loning me their car & trailer to pick up "Zena's Body"
To the awesome couple living next to the corner I went down: Thank Dude & Dudette for minding "Zena's Body" over night, and helping to load "her"on the trailer the next day.
To Planet Honda: For helping me sort "Zena's"bit even though ya didn't get any work from repairing "her".
To the Assesser for being prompt.
To MSTRS: Totally Awesome Dude. Thanks for test riding the new bike in such short notice mate. I would not have been able to move so quick on this bike without your help.
To Five Star Suzuki Napier: Now you Dudes & Dudettes are the Bomb. Not only are they sending me up the bike before the money from the insurance is paid to them (no small risk for a business is that, I know, I've been self employed), but it is being delieved to my door

tomorrow having only struck the deal on Wednesday, then sending the details back to them Thursday Night and they had only got that today! But wait there is more. They also replaced the rear tyre with a new one (and they were only selling the bike on behalf of the owner) and filled the tank. But the best bit of all is that They have thrown a pair of ticket for the Wanganui Boxing Day Street Races

I am Sooo Stoked. THANKS DUDES.

Doug the Rider In Black

**yungatart** · 18th December 2009, 19:15

Wow! You did well!
You'll appreciate that new rear tyre, I'm sure.
Enjoy your new beastie!

**colonel** · 18th December 2009, 19:19

cool Doug .you better ride her a couple of times before you name her. though i quite like Bruno

**RiderInBlack** · 18th December 2009, 19:42

Originally Posted by colonel

cool Doug .you better ride her a couple of times before you name her. though i quite like Bruno

You Guys are so mean to me

, LOL. No way, not ever, Not at all.
Yes I will wait for "HER" to earn a name this time,

Look forward ta see John and you at Maha's for the New Year Yungatart. And yes I will enjoy that tyre

**wynw** · 18th December 2009, 21:41

Bruno...Bruno...Bruno! has got a certain ring to it!

**Fatt Max** · 18th December 2009, 21:46

Onya mate,

There are some great people in this world, eh

Take care on the new metal

**LBD** · 19th December 2009, 00:11

ooooohhhhaaaaa...that does look nice, in basic black.

And I beleive they pull like a tractor...enjoy

**chanceyy** · 19th December 2009, 05:20

Veryyyyyyyyy nice Doug

be exciting times waiting today for her to turn up

**ajturbo** · 19th December 2009, 05:35

good to see you can tell this tale old man...!!!

you sure the bike is big enough??

heheheheh

AJ

**Hawkeye** · 19th December 2009, 05:53

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Un-swept metal in a left hander left over from road works done back in Feb. The damage to the parts alone added up to $1300. Lucky for me, I only came away with a few bruises & 3 stitches in 1 arm (good riding gear works well aye).

Similar thing happened to me on a right hander on the Akar's 2 weekends ago. Hit the gravel whilst still on a lean. Front end moved sideways straight into a concrete culvart at 85k. 1 sec later, hit the pipe at the end and I applied for my pilots licence.
Good gear saved the day and I walked away with nothing wrong. Can't say the same for the bike. $14,300 to repair.

Good to hear your ok. Enjoy the new ride. Got to go now as the insurance have paid out and I NEED to go shopping.

**Genie** · 19th December 2009, 06:19

Hey that's a great little story. Sorry about your spill, the rest certainly restores one's faith. Enjoy the new bike. Happy Riding.

**crazyhorse** · 19th December 2009, 06:19

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

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To Five Star Suzuki Napier: Now you Dudes & Dudettes are the Bomb. Not only are they sending me up the bike before the money from the insurance is paid to them (no small risk for a business is that, I know, I've been self employed), but it is being delieved to my door

tomorrow having only struck the deal on Wednesday, then sending the details back to them Thursday Night and they had only got that today! But wait there is more. They also replaced the rear tyre with a new one (and they were only selling the bike on behalf of the owner) and filled the tank. But the best bit of all is that They have thrown a pair of ticket for the Wanganui Boxing Day Street Races

I am Sooo Stoked. THANKS DUDES.

Doug the Rider In Black

Well, If you are ever in Hawkes Bay, the last sunday of every month on your bike, be sure to join us in our ride. Organised by Burger Fuel and Five Star Suzuki. Awesome bunch of guys alright.

Wonderful news about your new bike

**Blackbird** · 19th December 2009, 06:19

Good on you Doug

. Great to hear that your riding has been virtually uninterrupted and more importantly that you're ok. Very nice to hear of more great dealers around.

Cheers,

Geoff