South Island KB Rally

**idb** · 30th December 2006, 21:02

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Nice piccies there Skyrider - but why did you have to get them to pose behind that bloody Ducati - you know what this will do to his bloody ego!!! Everywhere there is some posing that thing just seems to keep turning up!!!!

Everyone wants to to be seen with the Duc for some reason.
Perfectly natural I'd say.

And don't worry about my ego....I know how good I am!

**Ruralman** · 2nd January 2007, 20:33

Originally Posted by idb

Everyone wants to to be seen with the Duc for some reason.
Perfectly natural I'd say.

And don't worry about my ego....I know how good I am!

There's a message here for you from the Arrowtown library - apparently they want a whole lot of books on building self esteem back, you've had them so long you're nearly into fine territory - oh and apprently there's a very rare one you have about self esteem for fragile men unnaturally attached to flashy toys (does the Duc vibrate????)

**The Big J** · 2nd January 2007, 23:43

FWIW my little VTZ250 I took down there had it's handover today. I rode the sucker all the way to Kaitaia for a mate. Agreed to slap on a new tire and Mt Eden give me a Pirelli. Beautiful but pricey.
Only thing is I'm getting a bit tired on the bike. I started December 1 with 49000 or so and handover 56500 equals a big month. I just find I wasn't as comfortable at speed. Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!
Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come!

**MyGSXF:Me** · 3rd January 2007, 00:10

Originally Posted by The Big J

Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!

YEAH baby!!!!!

Originally Posted by The Big J

plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come!

Take care of yourself Josh!! Have a ferkin AWESOME trip mate & stay safe ok!!!!!

Jen

ps: send us an update when ya get any chances aye!!!!

**Rashika** · 3rd January 2007, 07:46

Ditto from me Mr BigJ
Take care of yourself.... and whatever you get, bigger than the wee twofiddy, is bound to me a bit more comfy to ride.

A Buell is good

**scumdog** · 3rd January 2007, 07:49

Go BigJ, enjoy yourself and keep us posted.

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata?

**MyGSXF:Me** · 3rd January 2007, 08:25

Originally Posted by Rashika

A Buell is good

Geez woman.. YOUR turn to wipe ya chin.. ya dribblin!!!

**The Big J** · 3rd January 2007, 09:03

Originally Posted by scumdog

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata?

I wish - alas I don't have any idea where I'll be. Not really a problem except for missing the events

**miSTa** · 3rd January 2007, 20:26

Originally Posted by The Big J

Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come!

Have a great trip and remember to keep us up to date BigJ.

**98tls** · 3rd January 2007, 20:43

Originally Posted by scumdog

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata?

me comin for sure..............just dont let me get mixed up with the riff-raff late at night as i really want to go ridein the next day........i knew that mr sensible/TWR were bad the moment i laid eyes on em

**Ruralman** · 3rd January 2007, 20:45

Originally Posted by The Big J

FWIW my little VTZ250 I took down there had it's handover today. I rode the sucker all the way to Kaitaia for a mate. Agreed to slap on a new tire and Mt Eden give me a Pirelli. Beautiful but pricey.
Only thing is I'm getting a bit tired on the bike. I started December 1 with 49000 or so and handover 56500 equals a big month. I just find I wasn't as comfortable at speed. Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!
Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come!

Great to meet you Josh - keep looking for those internet cafe's and keep us up to date with your travels. Hopefully you can get that KLR adjusted for your height!!! We're all envious of your trip and look forward to catching up at some gathering when you get back. Ride safe.
Given the number of hits on this thread we might have to keep the next get together a little bit of a secret until this years lot have a chance to book the beds!!!!