So god damn unbelievably angry! wtd?

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 13:42

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I can't understand why when you noticed it you did not stop somewhere and check it the hell out. riding home then nutting off at the poor drone at the AA is, dar I say, counterproductive?

they're just a drum brake on a rod, right?: all you have to do is undo the nut a couple turns.

please read again. I attributed it to not having ridden my bike for awhile and not thinking that they would make adjustments on my bike with nothing said. Basically I thought it was in my head. I had a clear run and didnt have to use them again until I was half way home as I had a clear run. By the time I realised it was quite bad I was almost home. Poor drone nothing hes in the wrong and deserves a bollocking.

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

I would have thought the big question no on picked up on is why are you using the back brake?

I know mmost people think they're an ornament but trust you me they're not.. always use it for very slow speed stuff.

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Its a GN250 - like a lot of standard / cruiser types the back brake is very important and more effective than on a modern sporty type bike...

A ccruiser? How very dare you!!! Wash your mouth out with soap! ! Hahah

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 13:47

Originally Posted by scissorhands

You could run amok? Do you have access to guns?

not anymore. ..

Originally Posted by gwigs

Next time you go for a WOF check out Action bike wreckers in Barrys point rd,I go there for all my WOFs
Nice Guy and very helpful , pays to ring first though...

NNever heard of them but it's definitely the last time I take it to a place that doesn't have qualified bikies that's fo shizzle.

Originally Posted by The Reibz

At least you can do better skids now.
Don't use VTNZ or the AA in future. They are all indian/asian/old white cunts that couldn't make it as mechanics.

Are they ever!!

**Banditbandit** · 9th July 2013, 13:57

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

no more beersies.

edit: I just got that ad. I thought they were two rugby players (and who is to say they arent) but the"joke" is that they are homosexual? Not funny.

I was quoting what the Po Cootah Rider said it to me in a different thread .. go here ... scroll down a little

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130576765

She should have got the point ..

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 14:12

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

I was quoting what the Po Cootah Rider said to me in a different thread .. go here ... scroll down a little

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130576765

She should have got the point ..

Yes she did?..

**Paul in NZ** · 9th July 2013, 14:50

Originally Posted by bosslady

A ccruiser? How very dare you!!! Wash your mouth out with soap! ! Hahah

I'm interested in how you would define a GN250 then?

Of course its entirely possible that they form their own distinct sub branch of motorcycle genus... In fact I would go so far as to consider it highly likely

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 14:55

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I'm interested in how you would define a GN250 then?

Of course its entirely possible that they form their own distinct sub branch of motorcycle genus... In fact I would go so far as to consider it highly likely

I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha

**Banditbandit** · 9th July 2013, 14:56

Originally Posted by bosslady

I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha

Yeah you are right .. Road lice are not as fast as cruisers ..

**Hoon** · 9th July 2013, 15:07

As long as the brake wasn't dragging then he's done you a favour. 99% of people out there would have jumped back on and gone "wow thats feels way better", then thanked them. Sounds like you may be the exception.

But I do reckon that they should've told you, but don't let this oversight overshadow their good intent.

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 15:08

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Yeah you are right .. Road lice are not as fast as cruisers ..

Better than no bike at all.

I Think

**bosslady** · 9th July 2013, 15:16

Originally Posted by Hoon

As long as the brake wasn't dragging then he's done you a favour. 99% of people out there would have jumped back on and gone "wow thats feels way better", then thanked them. Sounds like you may be the exception.

But I do reckon that they should've told you, but don't let this oversight overshadow their good intent.

He absolutely has not done me a favour. No bike mechanic would in their right mind adjust the brake that much no way, no how. If someone thanked someone for that shit they need a slap in the face. It's not an oversight, it's fucking with someone's bike with no right to do so. If I felt it needed adjusting I'd have done it myself, I'm not incompetent. I had a lesson with an instructor only weeks ago where we specifically targeted my braking and there were no problems with either brakes then and there was no reason for him to adjust my brakes that much, Or at all. He can get fucked if he thought gratitude was forthcoming.

**Paul in NZ** · 9th July 2013, 15:18

Originally Posted by bosslady

I think it falls in the OTHER category, Don't tar It with the cruiser brush haha

Hmm - I always had a soft spot for GN's and rated them way above 'other'..... But frankly my taste in nearly all things other than 'wife' (and thats a choice I only ever intend to make the once) is utterly appalling....

**unstuck** · 9th July 2013, 15:21

Originally Posted by bosslady

He absolutely has not done me a favour. No bike mechanic would in their right mind adjust the brake that much no way, no how. If someone thanked someone for that shit they need a slap in the face. It's not an oversight, it's fucking with someone's bike with no right to do so. If I felt it needed adjusting I'd have done it myself, I'm not incompetent. I had a lesson with an instructor only weeks ago where we specifically targeted my braking and there were no problems with either brakes then and there was no reason for him to adjust my brakes that much, Or at all. He can get fucked if he thought gratitude was forthcoming.

Maybe he should be thanked instead for making you aware of your anger managent issues then.

**gammaguy** · 9th July 2013, 15:26

Originally Posted by bosslady

I don't think you're getting my point, I'm not a tard, I can change it. But people should not be modifying someone's vehicle without notifying them. In my opinion it would not have failed on the rear brake but if it did, I would have happily adjusted it on the spot or come back later.

this is what you get thanks to the ACC system

In a country like the USA or here in Singapore you could sue the bastards if you had a crash or even were inconvenienced such as wheel lock up,which means the accountabililty of the worker is higher and taken more seriously

In good old enzed the ACC pay you out so no worries mate

Hopefully the dept of labour or whoever they are these days would prosecute the prick but dont bank on it

These clowns mess with peoples lives and I would be taking it very seriously,remember the road to hell is paved with good intent

The least mr numbskull- probably- not- qualified- anyway could have done is told you he had adjusted it,but remember WOF inspectors are not necessarily trained technicians let alone overly smart with good communication skills.