I think we have proved that:
#11
01-02-2013, 02:21 PM
Super Moderator
What a thread!
And I agree TK and Regen,
Sublime, considered, intelligent and beautifully argued response Woof
But I am a codger and have no friends
And love my 'old' CBR1000F Hurricane
And you won Knackie because of the bike and the fact that the CBR1000F members on the forum are supportive of all efforts to keep these bikes on the road and the people who ride them. Most of us have been around bikes, riding, rebuilding, repairing them for a very long time and it's not just the bikes it's also the camraderie that comes with associating with like minded people. This is undoubtedly the best forum I have been associated with and will support any Hurricane nominated for the ROTM
However, I also think we should take it easy on the ROTM for a short while - but still participate in the voting process for the little whippersnapper's bling rockets
Some of them are very pretty.
That is all null and void if someone nominates a CBR1000F though......................
Cheers, SB
And I agree TK and Regen,
Sublime, considered, intelligent and beautifully argued response Woof
But I am a codger and have no friends
And love my 'old' CBR1000F Hurricane
And you won Knackie because of the bike and the fact that the CBR1000F members on the forum are supportive of all efforts to keep these bikes on the road and the people who ride them. Most of us have been around bikes, riding, rebuilding, repairing them for a very long time and it's not just the bikes it's also the camraderie that comes with associating with like minded people. This is undoubtedly the best forum I have been associated with and will support any Hurricane nominated for the ROTM
However, I also think we should take it easy on the ROTM for a short while - but still participate in the voting process for the little whippersnapper's bling rockets
Some of them are very pretty.That is all null and void if someone nominates a CBR1000F though......................
Cheers, SB
Last edited by Sebastionbear1; 01-02-2013 at 03:13 PM.
#12
01-02-2013, 04:09 PM
Super Moderator
"age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill."
Looking forward to the naked SB run (not).
It's a high price we pay for collective deception, but of course it's SB that will have to pay the ultimate price.
Right now, I'm thinking a naked visit to a 24 hour servo would probably satisfy your very generous offer Seb.
I used to own a 24 hr servo in the student area of Dunedin, it was a reasonably regular occurrence for the night shift guy to get a naked student turn up to buy a Moro bar. In fact, if you time it right Seb, you may just have to get in the queue with all the other naked people.
All other suggestions will be gratefully received and considered.
Looking forward to the naked SB run (not).
It's a high price we pay for collective deception, but of course it's SB that will have to pay the ultimate price.
Right now, I'm thinking a naked visit to a 24 hour servo would probably satisfy your very generous offer Seb.
I used to own a 24 hr servo in the student area of Dunedin, it was a reasonably regular occurrence for the night shift guy to get a naked student turn up to buy a Moro bar. In fact, if you time it right Seb, you may just have to get in the queue with all the other naked people.
All other suggestions will be gratefully received and considered.
All I can say is it was bloody hot and I may have been heat affected
The Parachilna Nymph or The Bare Bear
Cheers, SB
Last edited by Sebastionbear1; 01-02-2013 at 04:20 PM.
#13
01-02-2013, 04:17 PM
#14
01-02-2013, 06:35 PM
July 2014 ROTM
Old codgers?
Hey, just cos I ride a CBR1000F I dont have to be old (or do I). Still bloody good fun and reliable although the owner has cranky moments
#15
01-02-2013, 06:52 PM
July 2014 ROTM
January ROTM
#16
01-02-2013, 07:01 PM
IMO.......
You guys should keep nominating the bikes that you like. That's the whole point, isn't it? One of two things will happen; more of the others will spend time here and vote for the other bike that they like or you guys will run out of hurricanes to nominate. As much as I personally don't like the same kind of bike winning each and every month, you guys come out in droves to support your kind. You shouldn't have to not participate, just so you don't win.
You guys should keep nominating the bikes that you like. That's the whole point, isn't it? One of two things will happen; more of the others will spend time here and vote for the other bike that they like or you guys will run out of hurricanes to nominate. As much as I personally don't like the same kind of bike winning each and every month, you guys come out in droves to support your kind. You shouldn't have to not participate, just so you don't win.
Last edited by 74demon; 01-02-2013 at 07:19 PM.
#17
01-02-2013, 08:11 PM
Super Moderator
IMO.......
You guys should keep nominating the bikes that you like. That's the whole point, isn't it? One of two things will happen; more of the others will spend time here and vote for the other bike that they like or you guys will run out of hurricanes to nominate. As much as I personally don't like the same kind of bike winning each and every month, you guys come out in droves to support your kind. You shouldn't have to not participate, just so you don't win.
You guys should keep nominating the bikes that you like. That's the whole point, isn't it? One of two things will happen; more of the others will spend time here and vote for the other bike that they like or you guys will run out of hurricanes to nominate. As much as I personally don't like the same kind of bike winning each and every month, you guys come out in droves to support your kind. You shouldn't have to not participate, just so you don't win.
Bloody good point...........
Better go buy another one
Cheers, SB
PS: Thanks Demon, good to have another point of view
#18
01-02-2013, 10:11 PM
#19
01-02-2013, 10:37 PM
Super Moderator
Cheers, SB
#20
01-02-2013, 11:00 PM
Banned
I think the difference between the Hurricane people and the modern people is this.
We, the Hurricane people have to put a lot more work into our bikes to make them ROTM material. You notice the lack of that long list of aftermarket add-ons associated with the 1kf's. There's more to it, I think, than hanging a lot of bling on our bikes. Well, basically there's not much bling out there to be had for our bikes. Which, in my mind, adds the aspect of purity associated to the 1kf's entered in the contest. We have to work harder to bring the old gal's back to their original luster and beyond. That's why we applaud and support the Hurricane entry every time.
Also, I think the modern guys might all be of the opinion that their individual bike is the best out there, while the Hurricane members may possess a collective mindset that all Hurricanes are the best. Some better than others, you only have to look at my bike to see that, but even my old road dog gets its proper respect in our chapter of the forum
Being a Hurricane owner I will always support and applaud the guy who has to repair and patch cracks in irreplaceable ABS fairings, than the guy who opened his wallet for all of that bolt on, go-fast bling. Give me a new bike and and enough disposable income and I can build me any one of those other bikes. It doesn't take a whole lot of dedication and downright love of one's bike to click through catalogs. Hell, anyone with a computer and a decent set of wrenches can build that.
Give me the owner in a cold shed or garage in the middle of the night with a soldering iron, some filler and sandpaper. Or the guys rebuilding a set of carbs for the second time and sharing their knowledge. or the guy modifying a CCT to hopefully make all of our lives better.
If there are sour grapes over this, I say too bad. We here on the Hurricane page know more about what has to go into keeping our fine bikes on the road and in superior condition after twenty five odd years. Don't complain if we applaud each others efforts.
I know I will applaud it every single time
Sincerely,
Dave Cummings aka Wooferdog
Hurricane owner
We, the Hurricane people have to put a lot more work into our bikes to make them ROTM material. You notice the lack of that long list of aftermarket add-ons associated with the 1kf's. There's more to it, I think, than hanging a lot of bling on our bikes. Well, basically there's not much bling out there to be had for our bikes. Which, in my mind, adds the aspect of purity associated to the 1kf's entered in the contest. We have to work harder to bring the old gal's back to their original luster and beyond. That's why we applaud and support the Hurricane entry every time.
Also, I think the modern guys might all be of the opinion that their individual bike is the best out there, while the Hurricane members may possess a collective mindset that all Hurricanes are the best. Some better than others, you only have to look at my bike to see that, but even my old road dog gets its proper respect in our chapter of the forum
Being a Hurricane owner I will always support and applaud the guy who has to repair and patch cracks in irreplaceable ABS fairings, than the guy who opened his wallet for all of that bolt on, go-fast bling. Give me a new bike and and enough disposable income and I can build me any one of those other bikes. It doesn't take a whole lot of dedication and downright love of one's bike to click through catalogs. Hell, anyone with a computer and a decent set of wrenches can build that.
Give me the owner in a cold shed or garage in the middle of the night with a soldering iron, some filler and sandpaper. Or the guys rebuilding a set of carbs for the second time and sharing their knowledge. or the guy modifying a CCT to hopefully make all of our lives better.
If there are sour grapes over this, I say too bad. We here on the Hurricane page know more about what has to go into keeping our fine bikes on the road and in superior condition after twenty five odd years. Don't complain if we applaud each others efforts.
I know I will applaud it every single time
Sincerely,
Dave Cummings aka Wooferdog
Hurricane owner