My bike appears to have a sense of humour

**Oakie** · 31st December 2006, 16:58

My bike has been running beautifully for some 6 months now having finally rectified a problem which we never actually identified.
Anyhow, I walked out of the supermarket last night and there was a really ratty old GN250 parked next to me. No side cover ... faded paint ... scratched etc.
I had just put my lid on when the owner walked out. We exchanged pleasantries and talked about our respective bikes briefly. His was an '81 (I'm sure that's what he said) with 51000km on the clock. We prepared to leave and as he'd verbally admired my bike I thought I'd do a nice rapid exit so the exhaust could sing it's sweet song. Hit the starter and for the first time in 6 months it failed to start first time. "This is embarrasing" I muttered. Stabbed the starter button again and the engine still didn't fire. "Of all the times I've started it in the last six months why do this now when I'm parked beside a rat bike and his young owner" I thought darkly. I could feel myself shrinking. Stabbed the starter button again and it wound over with no sign of firing up again. The young fella offered ... "Would you like a push?" Arghhhh. Humiliation! I declined and said "It'll be right in a few minutes. Must have flooded it or something." He hopped on his bike which OF COURSE started first kick and rode away. Of course as soon as he was out of site my bike roared into life. Yeah ... feckin' funny.
I've often wondered if my bike was a male or a female. Now I know.

**Zapf** · 31st December 2006, 17:36

perhaps it refused to be compaired with a GN

**Steam** · 31st December 2006, 17:46

Originally Posted by Zapf

perhaps it refused to be compaired with a GN

Impossible, the mighty rat GN is incomparable!

**Oakie** · 31st December 2006, 17:56

Originally Posted by Zapf

perhaps it refused to be compaired with a GN

Exactly what I was thinking. I could almost hear her saying "I'll teach you to look at other bikes when you're with me"

**MotoGirl** · 31st December 2006, 18:20

hahaha God that would be embarrassing!

Speaking of embarrassing, two years ago I put my '02 VTR1000 into a motorcycle show, and as we decided to pack everything up to leave (with hundreds of people around...) I hit the start button and had the same thing - it didn't fire up. Not a good look for a young lass who was surrounded by middle-aged men!

I tried it a couple of times and nothing happened. I thought "hmmm, this is a bit odd" so we pushed it 500m back to our trailer. We got ALL the way back there only to find some bugger had hit the kill switch

**Spuds1234** · 1st January 2007, 06:42

GN my arse. It was a 1981 GS250T with 51000 MILES on the clock.

Outside the Fresh Choice in Parklands.

I actually thought your battery was flat or something but it occured to me as I rode off, that it was turning over fine, and might have been something wrong with the electrics.

And yes your bike looked mint, and Im now considering one for my next bike purchase.

Sorry for any embarassment I may have caused.

Although I must admit its happened to me many a time.

I really should get around to buying some side covers for it, but I figure Im buying a new bike within the next year (pretty much as soon as mine really shits itself again). Should be able to get something nice for 5 thou fingers crossed.

**Bonez** · 1st January 2007, 08:27

Classic " knocked off the kill switch by mistake".

Edit- PS I think most of us have done that.

**dangerous** · 1st January 2007, 09:25

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

Outside the Fresh Choice in Parklands.

Oakie dokie... so you telling me oakie exists... like hes for real or are you just an imaginary friend?

welcome to KB mate, and one day Oakie one day our paths will cross

**Bonez** · 1st January 2007, 09:32

Originally Posted by dangerous

Oakie dokie... so you telling me oakie exists..like hes for real or are you just an imaginary friend?

We're wondering the same thing with MattRSK.

**DingDong** · 1st January 2007, 09:37

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

GN my arse. It was a 1981 GS250T with 51000 MILES on the clock.

Outside the Fresh Choice in Parklands.

I actually thought your battery was flat or something but it occured to me as I rode off, that it was turning over fine, and might have been something wrong with the electrics.

And yes your bike looked mint, and Im now considering one for my next bike purchase.

Sorry for any embarassment I may have caused.

Although I must admit its happened to me many a time.

I really should get around to buying some side covers for it, but I figure Im buying a new bike within the next year (pretty much as soon as mine really shits itself again). Should be able to get something nice for 5 thou fingers crossed.

LOL... welcome

**davereid** · 1st January 2007, 09:45

I had a similar experience on my shiny harley in the main st ! Eventually I discovered some hoody wearing halfwit had pulled the spark plug leads off ! I'm setting a trap for em next year ..... revenge is best served cold lol

**kevfromcoro** · 1st January 2007, 09:55

hello to all..as u can see..iam a very newbie here...i live on the thames coast...anyone up for a ride.in the next couple of days..probably up to coromandell and over to whitianga.and back to thames..iam not into raceing..more of a cruise..few stops and take some pics..i have a bit of accomadation here if someone needs somewhere to stay.no charge...just bring your own beer and a few sausages for the bbq..it is safe and secure here....iam just finding my way around this web site...regards to all.....ride safe......KEV

**Oakie** · 1st January 2007, 16:16

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

GN my arse. It was a 1981 GS250T with 51000 MILES on the clock.

Outside the Fresh Choice in Parklands.

I actually thought your battery was flat or something but it occured to me as I rode off, that it was turning over fine, and might have been something wrong with the electrics.

Bwa ha ha ha. Brilliant. I've met a Kiwibiker at last. (See Dangerous, I am real ... although I've now blown my air of mystery).
I actually thought the engine looked a bit wide for a GN but put that down to my lack of encyclopaedic knowledge of bikes. Ahhh. That'll explain why the instrument panel looked a bit un-GN-like too. More rectangular than round. And 51,000 MILES. Good God. That's 81,000 odd km. Outstanding!

I still don't know why my bike didn't start although about 300 metres down the road on the way home it did hesitate once and backfired so perhaps there was a bit of crap in the line somewhere. Actually 'failing to start' is not always a bad thing. The first time my wife noticed me was 29 years ago when I was trying to kick my first bike (G5 Kawasaki 100) into life. Seems to be a good way to meet people apparantly.

Good to meet you anyway Spuds1234. I'll try to make sure my bike's running next time I see you. And hey ... she'll probably be for sale in a year or so if you're still looking for a bike about the price range you mentioned.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 1st January 2007, 16:59

Originally Posted by MotoGirl

only to find some bugger had hit the kill switch

I hate when that happens... I fracken hate even more when I forget I used the kill switch and forget to put back to the on position...

**sunhuntin** · 1st January 2007, 17:10

lmfao...bugger! ive had that a few times..mainly on the old 86 GN.

have got back to the bike and turned the key on to find the indicator light on the dash flashing, and me pressing the indication switch to shut it off...some tosser had flicked my hazard light switch.
have also found myself walking home after the bike dies down the road, only to find dad had turned the fuel tap off

which i never do.
have also used the kill switch, and then forgotten to turn the key off.