Ideas for doing things on the cheap

[anonbiker]

This is a piss take thread, correct?

Nah just the bullet proof and stab proof vest bit really.

[p.dath]

Nah just the bullet proof and stab proof vest bit really.

So what kind of bike do you have, or are planning on getting then?

[anonbiker]

So what kind of bike do you have, or are planning on getting then?

I have a partially damaged 2007 Yamaha Scorpio. Get it fixed when I have funds.

[carver]

I am abit surprised that more people don't do things on the cheap. Thought it was the Kiwi way haha. (Having been here for 13 years I think I'm getting towards being a full Kiwi).

But yeah if I had the money I'd just buy it I guess.

P.S. Looking for a job anyone hiring haha? Seriously. I have a BA from Victoria Wellington and office experience.

talk to sarge

[rainman]

I don't understand this quote?

he is of a forgotten generation, i dont understand either yo ma shizzle

If I may...

I believe that Mr Ixion intended to convey the following (approximate) meaning by his statement:

"More pretentious crap (is) talked about (the) magic(al properties of one piece of) gear (over another) than (about) anything else in biking."

See? Easy when you know how.

[Katman]

talk to sarge

Why? Is he looking to pick a fight with someone new?

[carver]

If I may...

I believe that Mr Ixion intended to convey the following (approximate) meaning by his statement:

"More pretentious crap (is) talked about (the) magic(al properties of one piece of) gear (over another) than (about) anything else in biking."

See? Easy when you know how.

uh, i still dont get it

Why? Is he looking to pick a fight with someone new?

possibly, but he has a few jobs going at sulco.
just give him a call and he will leave you alone

[Katman]

just give him a call and he will leave you alone

Nah, I'm not scared of Sarge.

My razor sharp katana endows me with Super Ninja Powers of Invisibility.

(In other words - he has me on ignore).

[thehovel]

If I may...

I believe that Mr Ixion intended to convey the following (approximate) meaning by his statement:

"More pretentious crap (is) talked about (the) magic(al properties of one piece of) gear (over another) than (about) anything else in biking."

See? Easy when you know how.

Don't get him or me started on "Zen and the art of motor cycle maintenance"
Regards Richard

[rainman]

uh, i still dont get it

In which case: on this (and possibly much else) you are beyond help.

[retired motoman]

Trademe is your best bet if your on a tight budget .
A lot of bike shops have runout old stock on there, my whole
kit is brand new $800 all up
Teknic jacket
one tonne pants
ffm m6 lid
leather/kevlar gloves, new steal cap boots.
removable liners, water proof, lots of padding/protection.
imo thats cheap , my mx gear would run up well over that.
Dont go with dirt cheap crap gear, these people that ride in tee shirts
and shorts give me the shits they might have the correct gear but
are to lazy sometimes to take 5 mins to kit up

[carver]

Nah, I'm not scared of Sarge.

My razor sharp katana endows me with Super Ninja Powers of Invisibility.

(In other words - he has me on ignore).

haha, im in that club too
its not too exclusive either

In which case: on this (and possibly much else) you are beyond help.

hmmm...im pretty tired

[Chrislost]

SQUID

The price of gear is relative to the price you put on your life.

cant afford the gear? dont ride.

this has got to be a troll....

He is probably safer than you will ever be capable of...

[wysper]

I don't understand this quote?

uh, i still dont get it

I think Ixion believes that expensive protective gear in relation to motorcycling is over estimated in its importance.

Ie, you can be just as safe using cheaper options.

eg Army surplus boots vs expensive road boots

Is that right Ixion?

[carver]

I think Ixion believes that expensive protective gear in relation to motorcycling is over estimated in its importance.

Ie, you can be just as safe using cheaper options.

eg Army surplus boots vs expensive road boots

Is that right Ixion?

can you explain it in a simpler way?