Katiepie graduates

**Bald Eagle** · 5th July 2011, 12:54

Put me down for a ticket.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th July 2011, 12:55

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

Put me down for a ticket.

Sure - I got one here for exceding 120kph - that ok?

**Bald Eagle** · 5th July 2011, 12:57

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Sure - I got one here for exceding 120kph - that ok?

Raffle I meant. BTW - Not on the Triumph that day then.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th July 2011, 12:59

Cheeky beggar - it will easily excede 159kph officially

**Gone Burger** · 5th July 2011, 13:06

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Sweet as...

Even though I'm on record as not really being a fanboy of this - I'm willing to kick in some skin and we could raise some funds to help out if ya like?

I have the generous funds from the kiwibiker contribution that was given to me in May. Thanks to this, and the kindness of all involved I can do this. Infact, because of that fund this is the ONLY reason I can do this, and be back on a bike within the next year. Otherwise I fear it would be quite a stint to get back to a point when I could have 2 wheels of any description again. So it seems that Kiwi Bikers have sure saved me on this one, and all fully responsible for me getting back out there and back to my greatest passion. I will never be able to thank you all for this over a life time, you have no idea how are have all helped me.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th July 2011, 17:46

Originally Posted by Katiepie

I have the generous funds from the kiwibiker contribution that was given to me in May. Thanks to this, and the kindness of all involved I can do this. Infact, because of that fund this is the ONLY reason I can do this, and be back on a bike within the next year. Otherwise I fear it would be quite a stint to get back to a point when I could have 2 wheels of any description again. So it seems that Kiwi Bikers have sure saved me on this one, and all fully responsible for me getting back out there and back to my greatest passion. I will never be able to thank you all for this over a life time, you have no idea how are have all helped me.

Yeah yeah - but I'm sure a few folks would love a night out, a corny movie, a few beers and another chance to kick in a few bucks.

**Gone Burger** · 5th July 2011, 18:27

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Yeah yeah - but I'm sure a few folks would love a night out, a corny movie, a few beers and another chance to kick in a few bucks.

Wouldn't dream of it Paul. It was so incredibly hard to accept the donations from Kiwibikers in the first place, and the generousity is more than I could ever ask. The fund is sitting aside, not going on rent or injury expecnses, and will be the fund I repair the bike with. As I say, I can do this with aftermarket parts as I am not building it to hold value in it but to just ride.

The help from here has been overwhelming, and will se me right, promise

**Spearfish** · 5th July 2011, 21:12

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Wouldn't dream of it Paul. It was so incredibly hard to accept the donations from Kiwibikers in the first place, and the generousity is more than I could ever ask. The fund is sitting aside, not going on rent or injury expecnses, and will be the fund I repair the bike with. As I say, I can do this with aftermarket parts as I am not building it to hold value in it but to just ride.

The help from here has been overwhelming, and will se me right, promise

Yeah but if I get a box of old 6 volt headlight bulbs for winning a raffle we all have a win....12 bulbs is 12 nights riding for me...has to be good.

bit o/t but,
Can anyone explain what a zena diode/resistor dohickey is and how it relates to...well, anything?

**Paul in NZ** · 6th July 2011, 08:16

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Yeah but if I get a box of old 6 volt headlight bulbs for winning a raffle we all have a win....12 bulbs is 12 nights riding for me...has to be good.

bit o/t but,
Can anyone explain what a zena diode/resistor dohickey is and how it relates to...well, anything?

A zenner diode is a wonderful clever thing that transformed motorcycle electrics. Basically its a voltage regulator. I can definately help you with one but I'm not sure there are commonly 6V ones about?

**Spearfish** · 6th July 2011, 09:21

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

A zenner diode is a wonderful clever thing that transformed motorcycle electrics. Basically its a voltage regulator. I can definately help you with one but I'm not sure there are commonly 6V ones about?

Ahhh that explains the silver box with one lead off it that was under the headlight....better put it back then huh?

Probably wont need that raffle ticket, sorry Pie

Cheers Paul.

**Gone Burger** · 6th July 2011, 20:17

I am VERY pleased to say that the insurance claim on my bike and gear has now all been completed. Today I have had the finance on the bike paid off, the small remainder of the total put into my bank account, a cheque in the mail for the cash settlement on my Kevlar jeans, and the replacement helmet arrived a few days ago at my door step. Fantastic news! Just awaiting the actual bike now, but that will just be at a time the dealership can deliver it to me. Thrilled to bits. It may have taken a while but they have sure come through with the goods, and I will definitely be staying with them. Only trouble I had was I had a very rude and hopeless person looking after my claim. But that's just one employee, and I love what the company has done for me.

Go Vero (David Golightly Scheme)!!!

Got my CT scan appointment tomorrow to, with my specialist follow up on Monday. This week is a very very good week. Gees I'm excited! Getting my hand back into the world of motorcycling slowly. And it feels damn good.

**caseye** · 6th July 2011, 20:54

Whispering from behind the concrete emplacement wall, "remember, little steps" LOL take each day as they come katiepie, I know you are, but pace yourself K.ta for the Welly Hugs too.

**Hinny** · 7th July 2011, 23:21

Originally Posted by sinfull

Absolute bollocks ! Just the opposite would be more the case !
!

My sentiments entirely.

I also was not thrilled to see Katie buying her R6 back.
Not thrilled when she bought it initially either. Not a very tractable bike by any stretch of the imagination. Unsure if they can be made so.
Dani Pedrosa can use his 47kg to pilot a rocket and maybe Katie will be able to use hers in a similar vein. It's a big challenge though and I think it may be an unrealistic goal.
To go further I think it is foolhardy to even contemplate riding to 'the Burt' alone. There is certainly plenty of ride buddies available to accompany her there. Riding alone and slowly is possibly even more dangerous than riding alone quickly. Riding with buddies is definitely safer either way.
We can assume that a lack of sleep may contribute / result in questionable decision-making and a common aversion of people to criticize may be construed as approval of those decisions.
My 2c worth.

**ajturbo** · 8th July 2011, 06:32

Originally Posted by Hinny

My sentiments entirely.

I also was not thrilled to see Katie buying her R6 back.
Not thrilled when she bought it initially either. Not a very tractable bike by any stretch of the imagination. Unsure if they can be made so.
Dani Pedrosa can use his 47kg to pilot a rocket and maybe Katie will be able to use hers in a similar vein. It's a big challenge though and I think it may be an unrealistic goal.
To go further I think it is foolhardy to even contemplate riding to 'the Burt' alone. There is certainly plenty of ride buddies available to accompany her there. Riding alone and slowly is possibly even more dangerous than riding alone quickly. Riding with buddies is definitely safer either way.
We can assume that a lack of sleep may contribute / result in questionable decision-making and a common aversion of people to criticize may be construed as approval of those decisions.
My 2c worth.

What a dick.. sorry, but there is NO reason ANYONE cannot ride to the BM by themselves...
FFS get off your honda and get real... i know of a couple who have been on this thread who have travelled the Country by THEMSELVES and they are women...!!

and also, KP has done it a FEW times already!!! so i think SHE is far more qualified than you to make that choice when the time comes.

what a dick!

what did you do when you fell off your bike...?? go and hide in a cave and get a scooter with training wheels? i bet not

again, what a dick