The best post I have ever read on Kiwibiker.

[MSTRS:Me]

Well i didnt expect people to be congratulating me on my first bin etc ,and to be honest,i was only worried about what you all were going to think of me down the track and would i ever be able to ride with these people again .I really didnt take peoples words personally,and peoples posts and comments were all taken in and i think people who have seen me rideing pre and post crash will agree with this that my riding style/maturity has changed ,im constantly trying to apply what people have said to me about my riding . yea cowboys i did take in your advice on what my crash came down to (my own self ,going above my limit) and hope their was no hate between us in that respect and that we can be mates

This gives the cranky old bastards and those 'workin on it'...hope may be too strong a word...but something approaching it.
Your post conveys precisely what people try to get across in their advice to newbies. Some have to crash before they will listen, unfortunate though that may be. Some never listen...it is for those who we reserve the crankiest responses.
Glad that you listened early enough to do some good.

[NZsarge]

Good for you mate
Welcome to ride with us anytime, I like your attitude
Now lets all have a group hug

+1 HB, stoked to see you've taken on board what Cowboyz said, more power to ya.......Just not too much eh

[El Dopa]

the post by Mr Slowpoke may help someone thats ready to listen. We all know someone whos not ready to listen but there may be just one or two...ok maybe I need to go get something leather and flog and old horse

There's positive and then there's insisting that the Titantic isn't really sinking, it's just having a lie down.

Jim, I (mis-)remember you posting something a year or two back where you basically said 'keep chipping away, even if you don't think you're getting through to the male teenage brain, just because there's that miniscule chance something might make it through and give them a decent chance of surviving'.

Being a weapons-grade grumpy prick myself, I found that post quite inspiring. Don't give up all hope.

[banditrider]

Yeah, good on ya Chris. Me thinks that everyone should bookmark this thread and come back and read it once in a while - especially if we think we've been a bit clever out on the road.

I for one was guilty of doing some "travelling" yesterday and it makes ya think...

[HornetBoy]

Yeah, good on ya Chris. Me thinks that everyone should bookmark this thread and come back and read it once in a while - especially if we think we've been a bit clever out on the road.

I for one was guilty of doing some "travelling" yesterday and it makes ya think...

thanks ,yea thought id do just that,nothing like a thread like this to keep ya head level.

This gives the cranky old bastards and those 'workin on it'...hope may be too strong a word...but something approaching it.
Your post conveys precisely what people try to get across in their advice to newbies. Some have to crash before they will listen, unfortunate though that may be. Some never listen...it is for those who we reserve the crankiest responses.
Glad that you listened early enough to do some good.

Cheers yea ,well i know if ya let em , experienced riders have alot of good advice to convey to younger fellas like me .

+1 HB, stoked to see you've taken on board what Cowboyz said, more power to ya.......Just not too much eh

yea thanks sarge,600cc seems to be plenty enough for me

[cowboyz]

Cheers yea ,well i know if ya let em , experienced riders have alot of good advice to convey to younger fellas like me .

And old(er) folk like me. Even though I have been "labelled" as one of the experienced I hope it doesnt sound like I think I know it all. I still feed off the others in the group.

[Bonez]

And old(er) folk like me. Even though I have been "labelled" as one of the experienced I hope it doesnt sound like I think I know it all. I still feed off the others in the group.

I'll bring a bib on Friday.

[cowboyz]

i wont be there and I am not fond of spices. Especially ginger.

Just got reminded about a birthday party I am surposed to be at so looks like next ride is the coro loop.

2 weeks to go!!!

[Movistar]

Funny, I haven't seen any replys from SM since this started...
Doesn't surprise me though

[HornetBoy]

Funny, I haven't seen any replys from SM since this started...
Doesn't surprise me though

patiently awaits his arrival

[ynot slow]

Yes. I was on the ride that HB crashed on. He now knows how I react to crashes. I am not going to apologise for anything I said or my actions and only one of four things can happen.
HB thinks I am a complete wank and we are not friends or
HB thinks I am a complete wank and has gotten over it and be friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say and took it in and we are friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say but doesnt like the way I said it and we are not friends.

I said my piece, got over it. it is done. Just how it is.

No arguements here,from my talks with HB,he deserved the bollocking and no hard feelings,agree with you about having something good to say out of a potentially catastrophic situation,you either take it on board and move on wiser or sulk,knowing the amount of miles you guys do,yep a bin is on the cards,but not by stupidity,i.e Bonez' off on FH ride,slow speed and road conditions mean crap happens,yep most past us at speed(120ish),but it was straight road with no traffic,and barely crossing centre line to do so,the best part of that ride was the return,looking out for lifting tar,and adding more speed,plus the fact that I have a more confident pillion,one who likes to get out,one who 2 years ago struggled to go uptown with me.The fact of the matter is you guys help noobys even when you don't think you are,i.e at stops bbq etc.Coming back with Al and Sarah when they did gixxer run showed me how quick you can go without speeding,just taking Al's corner lines etc,till he got ahead for pics.

Was talking to a couple from our local cossie club who have a riders club adjunct,one guy who has done heaps of riding is a guy they hate to follow,after the toy run I know why,pulls out to pass sharply and pulls in the same abrupt way,asked them have they told him,answer no we haven't done the mileage he has,so don't want to upset him.Ffs there were bikes either side of those he passed,also cutting one guy off,at 120km not much margin for error,best thing I learnt was let him go and stop at Hawera.

[ynot slow]

I dont hold grudges. Said my bit and you are more than welcome to ride with the manawatu crowd - as long as you use the designated parking.

Front of que,close to bar to order lattes for them oldies.Shit that includes me,god hate it when you feel younger than you are.

Is there suzuki designated parking areas,or do them kawasaki's hold sway,due to safety in numbers stuff.

[doc]

Ferk if you check out Slowpokes public profile his post must be the most positive repped post ever. Sort of thing that Skiddy aches for. Dont think SM will be silent for long tho, sort of feeds on attention.

[HornetBoy]

sort of feeds on attention.

he does certainly get it tho everywhere he leaves his opinions

[cowboyz]

Ferk if you check out Slowpokes public profile his post must be the most positive repped post ever. .

and he deserves every one.

I do feel a little sorry for him though cause I wouldnt want to ever post again after a homerun like that one. Oh the pressure.