Change of Guard

**Drum** · 4th May 2007, 19:10

Thanks for your efforts SM. This site really is a phenomenon and has had a big impact on riding in NZ.

**Lissa** · 4th May 2007, 19:27

Thanks Spank! This site is more than just an internet forum as I soon discovered and have meet some great, awesome (maybe a little wellylooney) people.... and one who has past on, whom if it wasnt for you I would never had the pleasure of meeting. Enjoy your free time.

**paturoa** · 4th May 2007, 19:32

Originally Posted by SpankMe

...Major decisions like requiring access fees or putting advertising on the site, etc (neither of which will ever happen) will still be mine to make....

...and not banning pron??? - lol

**Terminated** · 4th May 2007, 20:06

As a newbie rider last year, through this site you provided the 'vehicle' for new knowledge to be obtained and shared, also a wealth of experience, and a damn good time.

From the depths of sadness, to the highs of achievement, this site was and remains a most valuable asset for many in the kiwibiker community.

Thank you.

**Grub** · 4th May 2007, 20:52

Appreciate that Spank needs to restrict his PM's to get his life back. Reading his OP about whos does what, I'm assuming he will still be doing the merchandise ... but not sure who or how to make contact for orders etc.

**Joni** · 4th May 2007, 20:55

Grub, Spank has changed the order details to reflect his email addy... you can email him when ever you want to order something

**Horney1** · 4th May 2007, 21:06

Although I've only been a member for a relatively short time I'd like to thank you for the time and effort you've put into this great site. I'm sure these feeling are felt by many people out there. I wish you well in whatever will be putting your time into - family?

Cheers

Horney1

**Pumba** · 4th May 2007, 21:14

Spank this site has is a great asset to Motorcycling in New Zealand and as it has been said before a major part of most of our lives now days (still not sure if that is good thing but hey you cant change the truth)

Good luck on finding some stuff to fill all the free time you will have now, and I hope you hang round and continue to post crap like a normal devine shadow

**RantyDave** · 4th May 2007, 21:31

Oh, well done ... another piece of flawless execution. The way you've run this site has been exemplary man, and to have a well thought out succession plan in place just sums it up.

We're all really grateful for what you've done. Don't think you haven't done something for motorcycling as a whole too - I've certainly enjoyed it a whole shitload more because of the people I've met and the rides I've been on because of this site. And there's hundreds of us.

Nicely done, man. And thanks.

Dave

**FatFurryGuy** · 4th May 2007, 22:16

Thank you

**Qkkid** · 4th May 2007, 22:41

Thank god me and Joni

are friends now

Great site Spank you deserve a rest
cheers Steve and Dawn

**Nicksta** · 4th May 2007, 23:01

thank you Spank for creating KB, without it i would not have an amazing group of people i'm proud to call my friends, and never had the opportunity to meet a Man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.....
take care and see you soon in the twisties or at the track...

**skidMark** · 4th May 2007, 23:06

thanks for all the work youve put in spank youve created a truely great resource the existance of which has saved my own life from the skills i have learnt from input from the other members here.

cheers: SM