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Offline Wiggy_NZ

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New old fart from New Zealand
« on: June 15, 2013, 06:51:13 PM »
New to the forum...  Riding bikes since 1972 and I have had 30 plus bikes over the years.

This is the second CB750 four that I have owned.  The first one in 1973 and the current one 40 years later.  It is a July 1974 K5 version with only 16500 miles on the clock.  My son in Australia has picked up a 72 (bit of a basket case but all there) for him to restore for ME / HIM.  I currently ride a Ducati S4R but I am looking forward to getting the K5 back on the road early next year.  This will be my winter project  :)

Regards Brendan (wiggy_nz)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2013, 07:06:27 PM »
Welcome Brendan, forum member Scunny is in your part of the world, he's sick of his bikes being shaken off their stands.... ;D
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2013, 09:16:22 PM »
Welcome.

I used to like kiwis......now I live with one
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2013, 01:12:52 AM »
Thank you for the welcome...

RR ... My S4R moved backwards about 8 inches towards my closed electric door and was resting on its side stand... did not fall over though.  When the house stopped shaking (and I got out of bed) I almost ran to the garage with a torch to check on it.  The Ducati was fine, so I turned around, went to the toilet and the back to bed

kghost...  nothing wrong with kiwis.... I have been one for 58 years  ;)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2013, 03:59:55 AM »
My wife's a Kiwi too mate, we'll be in the North Island in 3 weeks for 10 days... ;)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2013, 02:37:11 PM »
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 16, 2013, 01:12:52 AM
Thank you for the welcome...

kghost...  nothing wrong with kiwis.... I have been one for 58 years  ;)

Lol I think you missed the joke.

Retro has the same problem I do
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 01:55:03 AM »
kghost..  I was not sure if that was a good thing or not.... well done  ;D

RR ...  I am on the Main Land...  come down to the City that Rocks.  (Christchurch).  I live on the west side and it did not effect us over here much.

Brendan
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2013, 02:10:02 AM »
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 17, 2013, 01:55:03 AM
kghost..  I was not sure if that was a good thing or not.... well done  ;D

RR ...  I am on the Main Land...  come down to the City that Rocks.  (Christchurch).  I live on the west side and it did not effect us over here much.

Brendan

I would love to but we are going to Rotarua, whakatane, Taupo and Napier, pretty busy this time. I've been to NZ around 10 times now and have never made it to the south Island, must do it some day.... Keep Rocking... ;D
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2013, 02:13:48 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 17, 2013, 02:10:02 AM
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 17, 2013, 01:55:03 AM
kghost..  I was not sure if that was a good thing or not.... well done  ;D

RR ...  I am on the Main Land...  come down to the City that Rocks.  (Christchurch).  I live on the west side and it did not effect us over here much.

Brendan

I would love to but we are going to Rotarua, whakatane, Taupo and Napier, pretty busy this time. I've been to NZ around 10 times now and have never made it to the south Island, must do it some day.... Keep Rocking... ;D

Lovely fragrant rotarua?

Have a burger for me at the dc-3 McDonald's in taupo.
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2013, 02:16:00 AM »
Quote from: kghost on June 17, 2013, 02:13:48 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 17, 2013, 02:10:02 AM
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 17, 2013, 01:55:03 AM
kghost..  I was not sure if that was a good thing or not.... well done  ;D

RR ...  I am on the Main Land...  come down to the City that Rocks.  (Christchurch).  I live on the west side and it did not effect us over here much.

Brendan

I would love to but we are going to Rotarua, whakatane, Taupo and Napier, pretty busy this time. I've been to NZ around 10 times now and have never made it to the south Island, must do it some day.... Keep Rocking... ;D

Lovely fragrant rotarua?

Have a burger for me at the dc-3 McDonald's in taupo.

Yes Rotorua, you ever been to the Commonwealth Baths Tim, awesome....

Mc's in Taupo, been there done that.... ;D ;)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2013, 02:17:04 AM »
Yup I've been officially bathed in rot.....as I abbreviated it ;)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2013, 02:19:47 AM »
Quote from: kghost on June 17, 2013, 02:17:04 AM
Yup I've been officially bathed in rot.....as I abbreviated it ;)

Went there in winter a few years back, walked outside in about 1 degree Celsius in shorts and T shirts with steam pouring of us, that volcanic water in there is mucho hoto....and very therapeutic
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2013, 03:34:26 AM »
I'm going to change my username to DB Cooper I've hijacked so many threads lol
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2013, 11:11:01 AM »
welcome Brendan from another CHCH lad (well once was lad)
I'm in Shirley(that sounds good) the roads are a bit of a bugger at the mo, so bike is coming apart for a refresh.
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2013, 05:36:36 PM »
Welcome Brendon from a Jafa (originate from the main land though--Blenheim)

Hey RR If you are in Napier - Hush is from that neck of the woods
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2013, 05:59:50 PM »
Quote from: onagd on June 17, 2013, 05:36:36 PM
Welcome Brendon from a Jafa (originate from the main land though--Blenheim)

Hey RR If you are in Napier - Hush is from that neck of the woods

Yes, I dropped in and saw Rick last time i was there.... ;)
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2013, 03:34:42 AM »
Welcome. Brendan!
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2013, 09:37:34 PM »
Thanks again for the warm welcomes....  might snow tomorrow so the warmth will b e welcomed  :)

Scunny...  I live beside the Riccarton race course.. all is good here.  If you need help or just company while working on your bike, give me a call on 0274 723 241.  I pour rum during the summer and coffee at this time of the year  :D

You other guys NEED to come down to the mainland...  riding motor bikes around is fantastic.. especially on the west coast and back up the east coast.

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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2013, 10:39:39 PM »
Hi Wiggy,
Welcome to the forum. If you aren't already a member of the CJMG make contact with Mike through our website. Christchurch based Classic Japanese Motorcycle Group.

http://www.cjmg.org.nz/

Cheers, TC
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2013, 10:57:45 PM »
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 18, 2013, 09:37:34 PM
I pour rum during the summer and coffee at this time of the year  :D

What, no rum in the coffee? ???
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2013, 11:48:45 PM »
Quote from: scottly on June 18, 2013, 10:57:45 PM
Quote from: Wiggy_NZ on June 18, 2013, 09:37:34 PM
I pour rum during the summer and coffee at this time of the year  :D

What, no rum in the coffee? ???

Baileys........just saying
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Re: New old fart from New Zealand
« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2013, 02:14:52 AM »
Baileys...  #$%* .. forgot about that  :)  Got some in the fridge.  :D :D :D  Really love it. ;)

toycollector10...  Already signed up

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