I'm Over It

**Ocean1** · 6th January 2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by pritch

I was talking to a primary school Principal over Christmas about kids not learning to swim. She says the OSH requirements mean that a lot of schools have drained the pools. It's all just too much trouble.

I suppose that it's far preferable to have them drowning in rivers and on beaches than in school pools (?). Although I have no idea how many kids drowned in school pools.

She didn't say it but another problem is the lack of "sports" oriented teachers (read males) in the primary school system.

Exactly what closed my kid's school pool, standards compliance costs and the lack of anyone at the school prepared to manage activities.

Originally Posted by vifferman

All these bike reviews and other comments lead me to believe it is high time I test rode some other bikes. I've owned the VFR some 50 months now, and haven't much more than ogled other machines.
I feel like I'm missing out on some fun...

Oh you is, you is.

Originally Posted by vifferman

A singularly provocative statement that fails entirely to take into account my WifeAccountantPorcupinePillionist. I'm afraid she has been savaged on the buttocks by the mandibles of the Travel Bug, and is now under its thrall...

Does the vifferbabe ride dude? 'Cause I think I can sorta see a solution to your predicament...

**Headbanger** · 6th January 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by pritch

I was talking to a primary school Principal over Christmas about kids not learning to swim. She says the OSH requirements mean that a lot of schools have drained the pools. It's all just too much trouble.

Funny you should say that, It's not OSH requirements that hurt it, The labour Government bought in legislation that covered the water quality, It has to be tested every 3 hours,every day, including weekends, Meaning a full time employee just to look after the water plus someone to do it on their days off. Immediately making it too expensive to maintain a swimming pool.

I know this for a fact.....I heard it on Talkback radio this arvo........Muhahahahaha

**Pumba** · 6th January 2009, 17:18

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

......................Then on top of that I've rediscovered Polocrosse which 100% conflicts with my riding time, both are summer sports and both demand Thursday Nights!!!!!!.................

Dum arse, should have taken up buckets instead

Sooooooo, brought a boat yet, or were you just venting again Wendy

**Edbear** · 6th January 2009, 17:30

We just picked up an MX5. I love my bike and riding, but the Missus felt she'd like a sports car and we love it! At our age it's all about having fun together and the little Mazda seems to have that in spades even though we haven't yet run a full tank of gas through it...

I'll still have a bike for commuting and playing on, but plan to downtrade the C50T. It's on here and TM if anyone is interested.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 6th January 2009, 17:39

Originally Posted by Edbear

We just picked up an MX5. I love my bike and riding, but the Missus felt she'd like a sports car and we love it! At our age it's all about having fun together and the little Mazda seems to have that in spades even though we haven't yet run a full tank of gas through it...

I'll still have a bike for commuting and playing on, but plan to downtrade the C50T. It's on here and TM if anyone is interested.

We have been there and done that. Our's got stolen though.

Enjoy. Did you know there is a mx5 club thay have mothly events was fun when we had our's.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 6th January 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by Pumba

Dum arse, should have taken up buckets instead

Sooooooo, brought a boat yet, or were you just venting again Wendy

Smart Ass no we havn't but we are just have to sell busa first. Do you want to buy it.

**Edbear** · 6th January 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by busa pete

We have been there and done that. Our's got stolen though.

Enjoy. Did you know there is a mx5 club thay have mothly events was fun when we had our's.

Yep, I checked out MX5's by Googling and joined up with the U.K. site. Lots af good info there. I logged on to the NZ Club Website, but haven't decided whether to join as our life is pretty full as it is with family and friends.

Tim checked it over today when he gave it a WOF and fixed a split heater hose for me. Next job is to do the Cam-belt which he gave me a reasonable quote for too.

It's a '94 1800 manual with a couple of extras. Wasn't expecting the performance of the thing, though...

The wife would also like a Jetski, but you can't have everything when you work for a living...

**rocketman1** · 6th January 2009, 19:10

Stop being a soft cock.
Why don't you sell the Busa and buy a bigger TV, you can sit there and watch all the rest of the world riding bikes and having fun. what a life!!! not...
Motorbikes are more dangerous than cars, boats are more dangerous than cars, its all relative..
You have to live life mate, stop being scared and get out on that great bike and ride it. Just keep your wits about you and keep your speed down.
People in NZ have all sorts of health issues, and bad work injuries, the whole world is dangerous place.
You better not fly in plane, it might crash, and you will get burnt alive now that would be nasty. You could just Sit their and watch the rest of the world on the TV, its safer.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 6th January 2009, 19:28

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Stop being a soft cock.
Why don't you sell the Busa and buy a bigger TV, you can sit there and watch all the rest of the world riding bikes and having fun. what a life!!! not...
Motorbikes are more dangerous than cars, boats are more dangerous than cars, its all relative..
You have to live life mate, stop being scared and get out on that great bike and ride it. Just keep your wits about you and keep your speed down.
People in NZ have all sorts of health issues, and bad work injuries, the whole world is dangerous place.
You better not fly in plane, it might crash, and you will get burnt alive now that would be nasty. You could just Sit their and watch the rest of the world on the TV, its safer.

Sorry mate but who said anything about being scared what was said is that the enjoyment wasn't there anymore.

Who said we wheren't going to have a bike. I think you should read the post again.

**short-circuit** · 6th January 2009, 19:40

Originally Posted by busa pete

I think you should read the post again.

Nah he shouldn't - it was boring enough the first time

**rocketman1** · 6th January 2009, 19:44

Originally Posted by busa pete

Sorry mate but who said anything about being scared what was said is that the enjoyment wasn't there anymore.

Who said we wheren't going to have a bike. I think you should read the post again.

Busa Pete,
Yes I had read it right, I just figure not much between a Busa & Bandit in the safety ratings
I had a Bandit, and have ridden a Busa, a 1250 bandit accelerates bloody fast in the danger zone say 50-120 kmh, it would not be too far behind your Busa.
So I don't think you would feel any safer. You would have to drop down to a 250 to start feeling safer, if speed is the problem.
I have always wanted a Busa they are Icon bikes, and I will get one, one day just to say Ive had one, but probably would never sell it.
Its like people selling Z1 900 Kawasaki's 40 years ago, they forever regret it.

**Big Dave** · 6th January 2009, 19:49

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Its like people selling Z1 900 Kawasaki's 40 years ago, they forever regret it.

How do you think fully restored, showroom nick Z1s - that have been slightly breathed on and running 120 RWHP would sell now?

**Edbear** · 6th January 2009, 20:02

Originally Posted by Big Dave

How do you think fully restored, showroom nick Z1s - that have been slightly breathed on and running 120 RWHP would sell now?

With stiffer frame and current suspension probably well but they had limitations in those areas, esp if you wanted 40hp over stock; and for the price it would have to be dead original, I reckon.

**Hitcher** · 6th January 2009, 21:31

Originally Posted by Edbear

We just picked up an MX5.

You should have bought a Spyder.

**Big Dave** · 6th January 2009, 21:38

Originally Posted by Edbear

With stiffer frame and current suspension probably well but they had limitations in those areas, esp if you wanted 40hp over stock; and for the price it would have to be dead original, I reckon.

Ohlins and 4 pots. As good a quality restoration as you will find - modern performance. Projections are same price as a high end hog.