Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Wasp...

  1. #1
    Join Date
    30th November 2008 - 15:57
    Bike
    Bandit
    Location
    Auck
    Posts
    860

    Wasp...

    This morning on my way to work heading down Onewa Road, I see a wasp on my visor (visor is down). No problem I think, just swipe it away with a quick flick of the glove.

    Not so, the dirty little bugger was on the inside. Boy did I freak, I hate them ever since I ran though a bush and broke a wasp nest apart with my head when I was about 13!!

    A rather quick pull up at a bus stop, much waving and he was gone. I must have looked like a right loon to the people watching.
    Quote Originally Posted by SpankMe
    KB does not require a high standard of membership behavior.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    6th May 2008 - 14:15
    Bike
    She resents being called a bike
    Location
    Wellllie
    Posts
    1,494
    Blog Entries
    3
    Quote Originally Posted by GOONR View Post
    I must have looked like a right loon to the people watching.
    surely not big girls blouse...
    I didn't think!!! I experimented!!!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    13th January 2010 - 09:20
    Bike
    2007 Kawasaki ZX6R
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    485
    Mate, I know how you feel.

    Last night ridin with the visor up... SPLAT!!!

    Do not know what is was, but was picking/wiping/washing its legs and what was left of it out of my
    eye for the better part of an hour.

    Wont do that again anytime soon!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    30th November 2008 - 15:57
    Bike
    Bandit
    Location
    Auck
    Posts
    860
    Quote Originally Posted by mashman View Post
    surely not big girls blouse...

    Give me my avatar back you!
    Quote Originally Posted by SpankMe
    KB does not require a high standard of membership behavior.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    21st July 2009 - 08:23
    Bike
    675cc of pure awesome.
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    140
    had the same thing happen with a bee a while back, I flicked the viser up and turned my head slightly and it buzzed off.

    I then pulled over, took my helmet off and checked it about 7 times to make sure it was gone cos I'm a big wuss.
    Stop showing up to the beating.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    30th November 2008 - 15:57
    Bike
    Bandit
    Location
    Auck
    Posts
    860
    Quote Originally Posted by Ferkletastic View Post
    had the same thing happen with a bee a while back, I flicked the viser up and turned my head slightly and it buzzed off.
    With my luck I would have done that and ended up with a wasp in the eye!
    Quote Originally Posted by SpankMe
    KB does not require a high standard of membership behavior.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    3rd September 2009 - 14:30
    Bike
    zx12
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    511
    Well done on not crashing.

    Being trapped in a small box with a wasp is pretty much the worst case scenario for me too.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    6th June 2008 - 17:24
    Bike
    The Vixen - K8 GSXR600
    Location
    Behind keybd in The Tron
    Posts
    6,518
    Back in the olden days, before full face helmets, I got a wasp lodged between my forehead and the helmet. Still stands as the world record fastest stop and removal of helmet...
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

  9. #9
    Join Date
    17th June 2005 - 13:51
    Bike
    Whatever is in the garage - FXDC, Bking
    Location
    Kerikeri - Dunedin
    Posts
    3,410
    Blog Entries
    7
    Good trick to remember if you are unfortunate enough to have a 'flying object' go down the front of your jacket. When it stings, make sure you mash it against your chest.

    Why?

    How do you know if it is a bee or a wasp? Bee's sting only once, wasps will keep on at it!

    Experience gave me 3 breasts until the swelling went down.

    www.Ridertraining.co.nz
    NZTA Approved CBTA Instructor Assessor
    - Restricted + Full Licence Training & Testing
    - Onroad Coaching & Training
    Auckland
    Call or Txt 0210334766
    info@ridertraining.co.nz

  10. #10
    Join Date
    13th April 2007 - 17:09
    Bike
    18 Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,803
    We've had a few bad stings on the Postie bikes.

    Once they get inside your suit they sting till they can see a way out.

    I have had the occasional one fly into my suit but managed to squash it before it stung me. Others haven't been so fortunate or skillful.
    “PHEW.....JUST MADE IT............................. UP"

  11. #11
    Join Date
    10th December 2002 - 20:52
    Bike
    Kawasaki ZRX1200R
    Location
    Napier, New Zealand, New
    Posts
    637
    My worst experience was a bee up my nostril. I thought it was just a fly or something until it stung me. Now that hurt! Reading previous posts I should be grateful it was a bee and not a wasp.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    30th November 2008 - 15:57
    Bike
    Bandit
    Location
    Auck
    Posts
    860
    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy View Post
    My worst experience was a bee up my nostril. I thought it was just a fly or something until it stung me. Now that hurt! Reading previous posts I should be grateful it was a bee and not a wasp.
    That's worth a little bit of green bling.. Made me laugh it did!
    Quote Originally Posted by SpankMe
    KB does not require a high standard of membership behavior.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    29th April 2008 - 12:38
    Bike
    Can Am Spyder RS. 2010
    Location
    rotorua
    Posts
    688
    Got one down the front of my jacket last summer, just beat myself on the chest a few times, must have looked a little strange. Bugger getting one up the nose, that would spoil your whole day.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •