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[Nzpure]

Bugger I missed that post couple weeks back! If he has purchased I am sure our shitarse (one word or two?) earthquake affected roads will sort him out pretty quickly. Imagine it first time on the Bus - hit a bump, twist the throttle by mistake ......


Pretty sure I posted a 'what tyre' thread in my early days on KB! It was bike specific of course so OK .......

pffft. Busa aint that bad.

[Madness]

pffft. Busa aint that bad.

Nah, not that bad, eh?

I did however put the busa down day before yesterday..... Pulling into budget motorspares going maybe running speed, lightly on the front brakes and the front went out from under me was a bit of liquifactoin and grit in the gutter/driveway. Scratched my precious busa only 6 days after owning it.

[Voltaire]

An Aussie guy mentioned ANZAC day on a Norton site the other day and was given a lecture by some French/German/Belgian bloke about war....bit over the top when all he said was " have a nice Norton ride on Anzac day.."
But on the subject of Commandos they know a lot and don't mind sharing.
ADV Rider is ok but have a no nipple rule....

[ducatilover]

I'll just be here to add to the stupidity.

I noticed today that both of my motorcycles have skinnier tyres at the front.

[Madness]

I noticed today that both of my motorcycles have skinnier tyres at the front.

That's to help identify which way to face when you get on.

[98tls]

Anyone else find the intellectual level on many U.S motorcycle forums disturbingly low.
I am constantly amazed by the volume of stupid questions on some of the forums i frequent.
Most of these questions can be answered by looking at your bike, the owners manual or by having a bit of a think about it before posting.
For example- "should I drain my fuel tank or fill it up before I store my bike for a week!"
"The manual says to use 87 octane gas, what octane gas should I be using?"
" The tank is supposed to hold 4.2 gallons but I can only ever put 3 gallons in it. What is going on?"
" I have bought the just released new model of a not very popular bike, why isn't there any aftermarket parts available"

I found it amusing at first now I just get fucked off with it.
What say you?

Dont mean to burst your bubble here fella but if you think the yanks are bad you havent devoted much to reading the shite posted on here.Many wouldnt know the arse end of a motorcycle from the front let alone the inner workings of one and sincerely believe included in the purchase price is a god given right to post shit about there ability to ride the fucking thing.

[ducatilover]

That's to help identify which way to face when you get on.

Big bit at the front right?

[Berries]

An Aussie guy mentioned ANZAC day on a Norton site the other day and was given a lecture by some French/German/Belgian bloke about war....bit over the top when all he said was " have a nice Norton ride on Anzac day.."
But on the subject of Commandos they know a lot and don't mind sharing.

To be honest I would have thought the word Commando would have been frowned on by some of those people.

[Voltaire]

To be honest I would have thought the word Commando would have been frowned on by some of those people.

Oh yeah....these days it would be called a " special forces" or " SAS".....

[Maha]

Hey Hitcher, not quite 10 years yet (so not over 10 years of course) and it can't be until we've had the party.

Factual statements have been over rated and over used for almost 10 years....

[The Pastor]

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:

• I'm thinking of getting my first bike. What should I get?
• I'm thinking of getting my first big bike. What should I get?
• Where's good for insurance?
• I need tyres. What Pirellis should I get?
• What's the best oil?
• I want to ride really fast. When's the next track day?
• Who else wants to go for a ride this weekend?
• Are we there yet?
• Wouldn't it be cool to have a Kiwi Biker wave!
• Where's a good place to get my bike serviced?
• How come Americans ride on the other side of the road?
• That guy in the car that cut in front of me the other day is a wanker.
• Who else thinks that Honda riders are gay?
• What's best, leather or cordura?
• What's the best helmet I can get for $150?

This site has been going for over 10 years. Most questions have probably been asked before. There's a search window in the top righthand corner. Use that before going off like a lame dickhead and asking one of these questions for the gazillionth time. American forums are little different to ours.

The bike servicing one is worth repeating, as bike shops come and go (in location and quality) quicker than skidmarks posts to PD.

[Nzpure]

Nah, not that bad, eh?

Like that was the busa? had nothing to do with what bike i was on

[Nzpure]

Everyone knows car tyres are the cheap option for bike tyres right? And if you wanna go really fast just take the whole exhuast off then the bike will go really hard a?

[slofox]

The 'merikan sites I visit seem to be totally devoid of humour, unlike this outfit here. KB is always good for a laugh. Some of the yank stuff takes itself so very seriously - kinda "we don't do this for fun y'know!"

[Asher]

I cut off all my tread on my tyres like that fastest indian dude to make them lighter and only ride in t shirt and shorts because leathers are so heavy.

Im so clever.


Mind you i dont see the problem with people with no experience asking seeming stupid questions. Although people who should know better but ask dumb questions are fair game.