Pissed Penguin rally @ Kaka Point (19 Sept 2009)

**McJim** · 23rd September 2009, 20:26

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Sorry to hear about Winston001, hope someone can deliver all the well wishes to him.

And I hope given the above someone will go kick his partner in the arse for saying such things

Apparently his business partner is the Chair of Southland District Health Board so he's probably miffed at the use of resources.

**JMemonic** · 23rd September 2009, 21:01

After having a personal conversation with the dealer,

Originally Posted by JMemonic

You think, I guess as I do that 2000kms ago during the service the dealers staff should have noticed the chain was dry then and made a note to show the customer how to adjust the chain, or at least scheduled a visit, and sold the customer some chain lube.

I have added a comma to make this more legible and easier to understand for all, and I am assured that this chap has shown the owner how to lube and adjust a chain. He does stand by his products as a good dealer should and attempt to look after his customers.

I would add that the chain I saw tonight is considerably dryer than it was when I handled it on the day, although it is the same chain which imho could be confusing the problem.

**JMemonic** · 23rd September 2009, 21:10

Originally Posted by McJim

Apparently his business partner is the Chair of Southland District Health Board so he's probably miffed at the use of resources.

Ahh he's one of those, politicians, the hospital gets paid by ACC, which as a motorcyclist Winston has been banking money into for years, that other politicians have been squandering for as many years.

Actually he's possibly a hell of a nice bloke just caught unaware's by the media and quoted in part, still needs a kick in the arse for say it though, instead of, dam he's a fine chap and I don't understand how this could have happened.

**xknuts** · 23rd September 2009, 22:00

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Actually he's possibly a hell of a nice bloke just caught unaware's by the media and quoted in part, still needs a kick in the arse for say it though, instead of, dam he's a fine chap and I don't understand how this could have happened.

"He's just an old man doing young boy things," Mr Menzies said.

This also concerned me. Obviously Mr Menzies has not seen "The Bucket List".

**Clairsky** · 23rd September 2009, 22:57

Pass on my best wishes for speedy recovery when you see him McJim.

**shrub** · 24th September 2009, 08:47

Originally Posted by JMemonic

I would add that the chain I saw tonight is considerably dryer than it was when I handled it on the day, although it is the same chain which imho could be confusing the problem.

I'm glad it looks like the dealer isn't as bad as the poor bugger has been painted, but I'm curious as to how a chain can become "considerably dryer" in less than a week, especially when most of that time it was in a plastic bag?

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 24th September 2009, 09:00

Originally Posted by shrub

but I'm curious as to how a chain can become "considerably dryer" in less than a week, especially when most of that time it was in a plastic bag?

Wrong type of oil maybe...

**Jenny** · 24th September 2009, 12:28

yesss, the oil was bike chain lube..also used by fellow riders leaving at same time (and at other occasions) I suppose next it will be the chain broke because I'm blonde too! The chain was 1st dragged along a new gravelly dry road, then handled by mmmm I guess 20 or 30 people, on and off ground at Balclutha Suzuki this may count for some loss of lube!