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  1. 25th May 2007, 14:51 #1
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    Road legal and happy!

    Picked up Zeocen from Sleep Central this morning and headed on over to Western Springs to meet Kerry, and purchase 2 brand spanking new Avon Road Rider tires.

    HOLY CRAP!

    First off, couldn't ask for more in customer service (well, other than the surly bloke who fitted the tires with all the pleasantness of a pitbull with a large pimple on its nutsack) and managed to glean some very useful and sensible bike/riding/gear tips from Kerry. This guy deserves so much kudos, it ain't funny!

    Hopped on Rosey and pootled away with Zeocen in tow. Went round a few bends tentatively, then a bit quicker... I began to think I had jumped on the wrong bike!

    What a difference a handful of dosh and new tires makes! I mean I know that more is better as far as tread goes, but these things are like the proverbial wet shit on a blanket - they just hold on, and on cornering, the footprint means the bike feels like it is being gripped to the tarmac by means of very sticky glue/magnets/velcro or sumthin'...

    So for tires and service, certainly shop around, but for the love of the gods, be sure to talk to Kerry, the man certainly looks after his customers (with bonus surly pomgolian thrown in for free) and has a soft spot for KB types.

    I gotta get riding... 2 weeks without wheels, I have a WOF, Rego, Gas and 2 weeks without my beloved to catch up on...

    As you were folks... carry on!
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  2. 25th May 2007, 15:13 #2
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    bejesus! I'll ride with you to help scrub them in! Nothing like new rubber woo woo!

    'bout blardy time too! Oh yeah - I did my WOF on Wednesday arvo, got new disc pads put in and sailed through with nary a whimper!

    Even got a nice compliment ... "this hornet just keeps getting better and better every time I see it!"
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    Excellent work mate!!
    There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

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    Cheers ears...

    Mmmm... impromptu tire scrubbing ride...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donor View Post
    Cheers ears...

    Mmmm... impromptu tire scrubbing ride...
    Yes please
    There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

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    Mint, GI is on his way to my place as we speak/type.

    Trying to get another body or two together... will PM details (not that many really, being all impromptu and all...)
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    Okay, so me, GI, Jeaves and Vamr are comfirmed.

    Any other takers?
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    Say what? where we going! dont forget meee!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    Say what? where we going! dont forget meee!
    See you at BP Botany soon then!
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    How soon? im about 12-15mins away
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    How soon? im about 12-15mins away
    We'll be there in about 30!

    (Edit: No Jeaves, we haven't forgotten you!)
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  12. 25th May 2007, 15:51 #12
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    good stuff. see yall there.
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    Right, Master Pootler and I are off to BP Botany!

    0276 723786 if you want to register for this highly impromptu and bodacious ride!
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    COngrats on being legal Donor. Sorry I didn't reply to your text I was in the First Aid COurse and had no credit. I'm sure i'll catch up with you soon anyway... need to give you some Trademe Stuff
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    Well that was shortlived. Sorry I pissed off early.. Twas getting dark, And I couldn't see two thirds of fuck all.

    Had a blast splitting on the mway home tho!
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