Laxed out rides

**Murray** · 29th December 2008, 11:50

Originally Posted by Spazm

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !!

Its ORANGE

**Spazm** · 29th December 2008, 12:01

Originally Posted by Murray

Its ORANGE

?? a KTM RC8 ??

**slofox** · 29th December 2008, 12:06

Originally Posted by Murray

Great ride yesterday pity no one could join us!!

I did want to come out Murray but a delayed Christmas function suddenly appeared out of the sky and my plans were toast.....but I still got two rides in despite that - one early and another later in the day...

and a little one this morning before the rain - just...

**ckai** · 29th December 2008, 14:54

Originally Posted by Spazm

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !!

If he's kept it the same as he brought it, it's known as The General Lee or just The General (that's what I'll be calling it anyway). There's some photo's on Krissie's profile. Think of Shrek but orange since. I think Dave just wants to be seen since the black didn't go down so well.

BTW, you must have made an impression at Honda, the dude remembers you there and you didn't even buy anything from him!...or did you...???

**ckai** · 29th December 2008, 15:00

Originally Posted by Warr

My recovery... all boring really .. but since you asked

... tis slow.
I am left with 2 main areas of concern.
1. Left hand. Gaining full use of all fingers. Particularly little finger that dont work.
2. Left shoulder. Lack of arm/shoulder strength. Last specialist sent me off for an MRI on shoulder. Rota-Cuff Muscles compromised. High probability of getting the knife to resolve.

...and some areas of less concern.
Lack of movement of both left & right wrist
Grip strength way below parr on both hands.

But good thing is I have a set of wheels mostly sorted... just down to $'s now and being able to pull the clutch with a weak hand!!
And bit of a biggie, Clare isnt very happy at the prospect of me getting another bike.
So treating that fear with respect and hope we can both be accommodated. She has had to put up with alot following the accident, I dont want to be a high maintenance guy forever

I can imagine what your partner would be feeling like, and respect for thinking about it. There are some pricks out there that don't.

Out of interest, what exercises do you do to build up your hand strength? (mind out of the gutter you lot). I'm fortunate that I never needed to build strength up much after my injuries but mine would be considered "paper-cuts" compared to yours (from what I've heard).

**WhatThe???** · 29th December 2008, 15:34

Originally Posted by Spazm

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !!

Here it is

Havent gotten round to taking our own photos yet, have to peel Dave away so I can do it

**Spazm** · 29th December 2008, 15:42

Originally Posted by ckai

BTW, you must have made an impression at Honda, the dude remembers you there and you didn't even buy anything from him!...or did you...???

LOL... He probably remembers me because after seriously looking at the CBR600RR I turned up there for the charity ride on my Daytona and parked it right in front of their doors..

**Spazm** · 29th December 2008, 15:43

Originally Posted by WhatThe???

Here it is

Havent gotten round to taking our own photos yet, have to peel Dave away so I can do it

My God, What a beast.. i Like it

**Brooke** · 29th December 2008, 19:49

Originally Posted by Murray

On Sunday the 4th Jan, Dave, chrissie, me and Trina are heading to Taupo (via car) to watch the car racing (Brookes father is racing a corvette) so I assume Brooke and cameron will be out for that day as well. It is still all go isnt Brooke???

Yeah Murray it still on, rain hail or shine. Can you please text me your number though so I have yours, then I can let you know where we are on Sunday. Like Cameron (ckai) said we will be heading down some time friday.

Look forward to seeing you all there, should be a good day.

Have a good ride tomorrow.... think of me at work.....

**HACHET** · 30th December 2008, 06:39

hey all i went over to see daves bike on monday very nice came with a lot of extras braced swingarm, belly pan etc he is extremely happy with it and i can see why hes chosen a very cool looking bike sounds nice too with the cut down pipes. the kwackas are taking over so there are now 2 cool looking zeds (looks like i might have started a thing for the mighty zed in our group ha ha ha) anyway sounds like the first ride will be the 11th so i will see you all then unless i can get down the pub on the 7th

**MarkH** · 30th December 2008, 07:27

Lime Kwakas, now also available in Orange flavour!

Nice looking bike, BTW!

**Dargor** · 30th December 2008, 14:27

Originally Posted by Warr

But good thing is I have a set of wheels mostly sorted... just down to $'s now and being able to pull the clutch with a weak hand!!

Cool, so what bike are looking at.

**Murray** · 30th December 2008, 16:58

Where is every body??? Great day for a ride (175 kms) to Okoroire and back. Waited for you Mr Jamroll but no show?? At least the weather you asked for came through!!! Only 3 of us went, me, trina and another guy keen to join the group when able. (works in Auckland lives in Hamilton and works some weekends)