BFTP - Blast From The Past Rides

**flyingcrocodile46** · 23rd August 2008, 11:19

Gruesome stuff. hope you're ok.

Originally Posted by Alive

I'm not going to be able to make the next ride or two....

T-boned a 4x4 a week ago after he pulled out of a stop sign. Finally got him to admit he was at fault and i'm in the process of getting quotes for repairs but she's looking a little sad at present

Good news is I'm about half way through the rebuild on a new set of forks

**Alive** · 23rd August 2008, 12:32

I literally stepped off the bike as it was going down and didn't get a scratch... Could have been a whole lot worse.

**caseye** · 23rd August 2008, 15:25

Glad to hear that Alive, sorry bout that beautiful machine of yours though.We look forward to having you back asap mate.

**Alive** · 23rd August 2008, 18:43

Originally Posted by caseye

Glad to hear that Alive, sorry bout that beautiful machine of yours though.We look forward to having you back asap mate.

Thanks Caseye... I'll have her back on the road and looking just as good in no time

**psyguy** · 23rd August 2008, 23:10

alive, i find it kind of weird that you happen to have bought that extra set of forks not so long ago and even though at the time you had no real need for them
but now, they certainly come in handy, eh?

**Alive** · 24th August 2008, 08:46

Psy.. They are so hard to find that I couldn't resist getting them when they came up

**psyguy** · 25th August 2008, 10:42

so, i think we've waited long enough... if we get even a half-decent weather this coming weekend, out we go

i'll confirm the details later in the week

have a good week everyone

**caseye** · 26th August 2008, 08:14

Yahoo! Rain Bedamned! as always.

**psyguy** · 28th August 2008, 19:49

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http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...=attend&e=1706

hope to see you there

alive mate, you'll be missed, meet us at hallertau if you will
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**Reckless** · 28th August 2008, 20:27

Hey just thought I'd drop you guys a line!
Anyway I'm keen to come out one day but got knocked of the old girl on New years day last Xmas. First time she's been down in the 18 years I've owned her anyway.
I can sympathise with Alive! It bloody hurts to see your old bike hit the dirt. With the old girl layin there and you thinkin OH Shit! why did that stupid cager have to do that to her and what am I gonna find when I lift her up!! Still rode it home though that's a Kwaka for you!!

That prompted a complete strip down and repaint the frame etc. Not turning it into a show bike as its a rider and always will be! Not to much damage! Lucky I had the race 4 into 1 on her and not the original exhaust. Here's a pic.

Second pic is the only bit I can't buy new! The dash surround. Anyone know where I can get my hands on one, even second hand!

Just thought I'd post so you didn't think I was full o crap! Thanks all CYA out there soon!

**flyingcrocodile46** · 28th August 2008, 22:18

Originally Posted by Reckless

Hey just thought I'd drop you guys a line!
Anyway I'm keen to come out one day but got knocked of the old girl on New years day last Xmas. First time she's been down in the 18 years I've owned her anyway.
I can sympathise with Alive! It bloody hurts to see your old bike hit the dirt. With the old girl layin there and you thinkin OH Shit! why did that stupid cager have to do that to her and what am I gonna find when I lift her up!! Still rode it home though that's a Kwaka for you!!

That prompted a complete strip down and repaint the frame etc. Not turning it into a show bike as its a rider and always will be! Not to much damage! Lucky I had the race 4 into 1 on her and not the original exhaust. Here's a pic.

Second pic is the only bit I can't buy new! The dash surround. Anyone know where I can get my hands on one, even second hand!

Just thought I'd post so you didn't think I was full o crap! Thanks all CYA out there soon!

Looking forward to catching up. Fleabay is probably your best hope. Good luck

**psyguy** · 29th August 2008, 11:30

reckless, that's a nasty damage to the gauges surround/dashboard
at first i didnt see what you meant but then when i saw it it really hurt

while looking for a spare i think i'd want to take that one off completely so at least it's not a constant reminder of that awfull day...

i assume a dashboard could be made out of fiberglass?

**Reckless** · 29th August 2008, 12:07

Once I stripped it no damage to the gauges just need to straighten the base plate etc. Damage looks worse then it is. I'm lucky it, the 900 and Z1000 are cult bikes so I can buy new all new bits ie stripe kit, screen, Fairing, foot pegs & side covers etc etc So it will probably come up better then ever before. I have most of the pieces of the dash surround so could probably repair it, if pushed. Someone will have one somewhere. I hope!