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    Warning to Wgtn motorcyclists

    I work in the KPMG building in town and have just watched my bike been blown over by the wind! Was a heart stopping moment I tell you. I have lost the right mirror and the bike stinks of oil now! It started ok and doesnt seem to have any damage to the fairing....
    Anyway just thought id let you guys know. Might wanna go check your bikes....
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    SUCK dude - mine looks okay, touch wood. Thanks for the heads-up.

    What to you do at KPMG - if you don't mind me asking?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Groins_NZ
    What to you do at KPMG - if you don't mind me asking?
    SFA really.... I issue enforcement (warrants to arrest etc) on people that owe the Govt $$ and track and trace people who owe the Govt $$ and are "in hiding".... someones gotta do it!
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    Noooo!! Sorry to hear that Hells!

    Did you actually watch it happen. That would be sureal (sp?)

    I can see my bike out the window and its ok

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    But that would mean I have to get wet, and it's got a scooter next to it to break the fall (not sure about what's next to that, or that, or that, or that, or that...)
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    The crap weather has just come in ('Bout 10 minutes ago) so batten down the hatches it's really crap out there. And be Bloody careful riding home tonight!!

    Sorry 'bout yer baby Hel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by phoenixgtr
    Did you actually watch it happen. That would be sureal (sp?)
    Yes, and I almost cried! The most Ironic thing is that we were all looking out the window, watching the shit storm coming in and just as I said "I hope that my bike doesn't get blown over" it did. With the whole office watching.
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Oh. Thats not good. You park on the corner of Dixon and Victoria don't you? I've seen your bike there before

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    SFA really.... I issue enforcement (warrants to arrest etc) on people that owe the Govt $$ and track and trace people who owe the Govt $$ and are "in hiding".... someones gotta do it!
    Mmmm okay, I must be your IT Support then *2555
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    I work in the KPMG building in town and have just watched my bike been blown over by the wind! Was a heart stopping moment I tell you. I have lost the right mirror and the bike stinks of oil now! It started ok and doesnt seem to have any damage to the fairing....
    Anyway just thought id let you guys know. Might wanna go check your bikes....
    I'm really sorry to hear about that.

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    Famous last words Hels. Was it that side that got winded last time?

    You could buy a Hardley next, more of a challenge for the wind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by madboy
    Famous last words Hels. Was it that side that got winded last time?
    Yes, I have the mirror at my desk, dont think that duct tapes gonna work this time... Just hope its OK to ride home.....
    "Some people are like clouds, once they fuck off, it's a great day!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket
    Yes, I have the mirror at my desk, dont think that duct tapes gonna work this time... Just hope its OK to ride home.....
    But you don't use your mirrors do you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop
    The crap weather has just come in ('Bout 10 minutes ago) so batten down the hatches it's really crap out there..

    Nup nice and fine here..........

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    It appears to have cleared a bit - might not be too bad.... later.

    Pretty wicked front though
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