YOUR STORY - A streetfighter tale in Rapid......

[Gix11]

Ok boys and girls, here's a great idea from Jeff at Rapid Bikes. The "Fighting Words" column no longer has a writer so it needs filling, and what better way to fill a Streetfighter column than by real Streetfighter Builders? So here's the idea.....

Rapid Bikes Magazine is offering Streetfighters from Australia and NZ the opportunity to be guest author of the Fightin' Words column! Each issue, a new author will be chosen, so send your submission to inbox@rapidbikes.com.au and Jeff Ware will get back to you ASAP. Each submission needs to be a minimum of 800 words, maximum of 1000, and include three (3) hi res digital images of you and your bike(s). Any columns that are not published in the magazine will be published on the RB website and on streetfighters.com.au. Here's your chance to tell your story:

Why did you get into Streetfighters?

When?

What about your motorcycling background?

What did you learn from the build?

What was the biggest challenge?

Which bike inspired you?

Fave Streetfighters?

What bike would you fighter next?

What advice would you give new builders?

The scene Down Under?

Get writing all of you prospective columnists! Deadline for the first chosen column is just two weeks away!

I'm still not back on board properly yet so direct all questions and submissions to Jeff and hopefully we'll get that column populated with some great build stories and awesome photos of your pride and joy.

Get to it guys!

[Gitzy]

Annnnnd done... 1002 words.. I'll get Kelly to check it tomoz to correct my bad engrish.. and maybe cull 2 words [:p].. Anybody else up for this?? or am I the only one as excited as a teen seeing his first boob??

[LKC73]

Gitzy, I would be mate but Ive really only started out. Sounds like people could really learn from those that have been in it for a while.

[fimpBIKES]

nice one gitz! lets see these boobs your talking about LOL

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by LKC73

Gitzy, I would be mate but Ive really only started out.
Yesss cos this thing has N00BIE written all over it Luke [:p].. All good start writing for something for the later months this year ;)..

Fimp I'll just go grab the camera and find that missus of mine :D..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll290/DRA93N/95a34.jpg

[scotty]

o.k,o.k, Turbo is taking too long to get here, i'll ask his question,
How muck are they paying for the artical and how much per foto

[skoerbin]

quote:Originally posted by scotty

o.k,o.k, Turbo is taking too long to get here, i'll ask his question,
How muck are they paying for the artical and how much per foto


dont do it for the money, do it to see your bike in print!
i would but i dont have a bike in any kind of condition for that

[ALBI]

per photo??? fuck me gitzy would send them broke if they paid by the photo!!

[Fight_fan]

Sweet! Thats pretty damn cools hey.

[mozza]

Will these guys ever print it though ? I've sent them pics and a write up in the past, they then said they would ring me but still no call. I've given up on Rapid Bikes.

[TurboKat]

Can someone please explain to me why people seem to think it's the ultimate achievement to get a picture of your bike in a magazine?
It seems to me that if you need other people to approve of your bike in order to validate your work or make you feel good about yourself then you've got some serious insecurity/inadequacy issues going on.
I can understand pro bike builders like Ben or Brad wanting to have their stuff featured because it's free advertising, showcases their skills/services & is directed straight at their target market which is good business practice but what is the appeal to Joe Bikebuilder ?
The whole idea of people thinking they've 'made it' when they see their bike in a mag seems quite pathetic to me, what am I missing?

[sharky]

So NOW they want our support..[:p]
I'm with you Tk.....I build my bikes for me....if someone decides they want to feature it that's up to them....

quote:Tk, what am I missing?
An ego that needs massaging....

[Fight_fan]

I dnt see what the big deal is... If someone wants to build a bike then show off the work they are so proud of who gives a fuck! In my opinion its far from insecurity/ego pandering, as much as I do what i do to my bikes for ME n no one else I wouldnt knock back an opportunity to show it off a little. No harm done I rekon!

[Iceman]

I have found that since my bike was in Rapid and Streetfighters magazines my life has totally changed for the better, I can barely walk down the street now without people recognising me, I became more handsome(if that was posibble), my penis grew two inches longer and I finally got my dream job.

Oh wait, none of that happened. It was pretty cool to see my bike in a mag though.

[80s freak]

This is what you are missing TK.


quote:Originally posted by Iceman

It was pretty cool to see my bike in a mag though.

I would like to see my bike in a mag, nothing I build will appear until I'm at the point of "Hey check out what I did done make." Most of the things I've done to bikes have come from inspiration found within the pages of mags or on here.
I couldn't give a toss if you like my bike or not, but if you look at it and say I like this bit and then make your own version that's cool to me.
If you truely don't know what you are missing, then why did you post pictures of yours on here. Was it peer group pressure? or a desire to show what you think a streetfightered zx7 should look like?
It's not about getting others approval, it's about having pride in what you have made. If you had a kid wouldn't you show people pictures of your pride and joy and not give a stuff what people really thought. You'd just want to show people what you are proud of.
If thats not the case then I suggest you delete the pics of the awesomeness that is your ZX and hide it under a tarp so that way you will never inspire anyone to build there own bike.

Warning: Jim Beam may be typing this through my hands.

[Rapid]

Hi Mozza - just to make it clear - I did get in touch with you, and I said I would be in touch to organise to shoot your bike. I said we had a number of bikes to shoot in Tasmania and that it will take some time. The usual is 6 months from contact to print. We have over 200 bikes on file to get through. You are not alone. You did not send me an article either. Hope that clears it up for a few people.
Jeff.

quote:Originally posted by mozza

Will these guys ever print it though ? I've sent them pics and a write up in the past, they then said they would ring me but still no call. I've given up on Rapid Bikes.

[Rapid]

OK everyone, it seems only a few are interested in this idea - which is interesting, considering so many slagged Stu when he was author and now I have opened up the opportunity for the SF community to reach RB readers through their own members you have turned this into a slamming match too. It is NOT about getting pictures or features on your bike it is a COLUMN. No, you will not be paid nor did Stu. We don't have that budget.

Thanks to those who have embraced the idea and got writing.

Jeff.



quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Ok boys and girls, here's a great idea from Jeff at Rapid Bikes. The "Fighting Words" column no longer has a writer so it needs filling, and what better way to fill a Streetfighter column than by real Streetfighter Builders? So here's the idea.....

Rapid Bikes Magazine is offering Streetfighters from Australia and NZ the opportunity to be guest author of the Fightin' Words column! Each issue, a new author will be chosen, so send your submission to inbox@rapidbikes.com.au and Jeff Ware will get back to you ASAP. Each submission needs to be a minimum of 800 words, maximum of 1000, and include three (3) hi res digital images of you and your bike(s). Any columns that are not published in the magazine will be published on the RB website and on streetfighters.com.au. Here's your chance to tell your story:

Why did you get into Streetfighters?

When?

What about your motorcycling background?

What did you learn from the build?

What was the biggest challenge?

Which bike inspired you?

Fave Streetfighters?

What bike would you fighter next?

What advice would you give new builders?

The scene Down Under?

Get writing all of you prospective columnists! Deadline for the first chosen column is just two weeks away!

I'm still not back on board properly yet so direct all questions and submissions to Jeff and hopefully we'll get that column populated with some great build stories and awesome photos of your pride and joy.

Get to it guys!

[fimpBIKES]

Hi Jeff/Rapid,

im totally interested, will knock something up later today
i promise not to make over-done puns about swingers too LOL

[alfiestorm]

Is this just an ozzy/kiwi thing or can pommies have a go as well ?

[ALBI]

i think its a good deal were you can finaly put up or shut up !! jeff hats of to you for putting this forward personaly i dont buy rapid !streetmachine , streetfighters ,live to ride and ur new mag is all i buy .
as far as i see write an article have ur say and thats it if you dont wont to well leave it and let those who doo well do !!

[rock hard]

Hey Jeff,i think a streetfighter column
is a good idea.just a suggestion,what if you have a guest writer each issue.that way you would get a broad cross section of the fighter comunity,one article from a "gitzy" annother from an "old bastard" that way we can share what were about...sincerely Morry

[Gitzy]

Lol.. I fink your eyes are playing up Moz.. ;)


quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Rapid Bikes Magazine is offering Streetfighters from Australia and NZ the opportunity to be guest author of the Fightin' Words column! Each issue, a new author will be chosen



I think this is a great idea offered by Jeff. Seriously if your keen, great share with the avid readers "Your Story" if your not, don't participate.. no dramas..

Personally I don't have any insecurity/inadequacy issues, But I would love to one day be featured in Rapid or even SF mag.. Yeah I build my bikes for me with my tastes etc but It would be great to get it out there for all to see my hard work..

[rock hard]

Yeah Gitzy,my eyes are worn BUT My Sirit is Strong..or is that the spirits..

[kev@vcm]

quote:Originally posted by rock hard

Hey Jeff,i think a streetfighter column
is a good idea.just a suggestion,what if you have a guest writer each issue.that way you would get a broad cross section of the fighter comunity,one article from a "gitzy" annother from an "old bastard" that way we can share what were about...sincerely Morry



i like this idea of real SF builders writeing about streetfighters

[Hagarr]

Sounds OK to me.

As usual some like to be show offs some don't.

"Whatever Blows Your Hair Back"!!!!!

[80s freak]

I reckon it's a great idea, as such I have started mashing the laptops keyboard, won't be sending anything in until it's at least legible let alone of a decent quality. As far as slamming TK, don't panic I'm sure he knows I'm being more than a bit sarcastic. Seriously tho, this is a great, if some what brave idea, I mean you've seen what some of us do to perfectly good motorcycles, imagine what we'll do to the English language.:D

[Gsxar]

I get sick of seeing the perfect bikes in magazines, I personally think it will be interesting and hopefully inspirational reading every day streetfighter stories :D

[scotty]

well i think your all cunts:D
so sorry jeff that wont get me buying the mag
so gitz you'd better scan em all and post em up[8D]
ya cunts

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by TurboKat

Can someone please explain to me why people seem to think it's the ultimate achievement to get a picture of your bike in a magazine?
It seems to me that if you need other people to approve of your bike in order to validate your work or make you feel good about yourself then you've got some serious insecurity/inadequacy issues going on.
I can understand pro bike builders like Ben or Brad wanting to have their stuff featured because it's free advertising, showcases their skills/services & is directed straight at their target market which is good business practice but what is the appeal to Joe Bikebuilder ?
The whole idea of people thinking they've 'made it' when they see their bike in a mag seems quite pathetic to me, what am I missing?



Ever posted pics of your bike online?
If so, you are a hypocrite.
If not, carry on...

[TurboKat]

Nice attempt mate but 80s freak pointed that out 3 days ago, try to have an original thought eh?

[Cruisecontrol]

I doubt the majority of the human race has had an "original thought".

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

I doubt the majority of the human race has had an "original thought".

Thats alot of doubt there......

[Jockney Rebel]

sounds like a great opportunity to get your voice heard and put across your view of how /what a street fighter should be after all there are many unsugn bikes and builders out there

I know who the author of the first column is...

Just finished translating his spelling and grammar into Orstraylyern!

[Gix11]

That would have taken some time then...

Farkern hours, mate.

Farkern ex-Pomgolians. . .

Hope his pics are as good [:p]

[BANDITROD]

So does that mean it doesn't have to be perfect you can redo doit to sound all proper then hey fucking sweet im in for sure

[Jockney Rebel]

ere mr withers is u avin a go at us engerlish wot speek proper like . Dunno wot the ozzie geezas on abaht

As you've seen, I can even make Jocks with cockney accents understandable.

Rod: Don't worry about the spelling. Hearing it from the heart is more important. My job is to make anything readable; even Pomgolian. . .

[BANDITROD]

Cool I'm in for sure

[Gixxer_rat85]

Bottom line...if you want to contribute, do so! If you don`t want to, get out in your shed and keep building! Either way, you are supporting the scene you love. Don`t let other ppls opinions kill it like it did with the chopper scene. lONG LIVE GARAGE BUILT BIKES!

[pommie]

Have a go people, Mick's been deciphering my ramblings for years - he loves a challenge:D

[Redmohawk]

Choppers are dead? Bugger mine was almost finished lol

[Elapid]

quote:Originally posted by Rapid

OK everyone, it seems only a few are interested in this idea - which is interesting, considering so many slagged Stu when he was author and now I have opened up the opportunity for the SF community to reach RB readers through their own members you have turned this into a slamming match too. Thanks to those who have embraced the idea and got writing.

Jeff.




This sounds like a good idea to me. I just found this thread. I said I'd never buy the mag whilst Stu was writing for Rapid because he acted like a fuckhead. If he's gone I'd be keen to write my streetfighter fairytale(and start buying it again), and show that we aren't the nasty keyboard warrior meanies we were made out to be, but decent blokes that go out of their way to help each other when we can.

Cheers,

Kris.

First one's put to bed.

Who's next?

Carn, step up and have a go.

[Gix11]

I reckon Rod would do a good one.

[BANDITROD]

I'm trying si I will pass it on asap

[KATO ZX7]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

I reckon Rod would do a good one.
A good one?
He does a good green mankini shot, will that be included in his magazine spread? lol

[Jockney Rebel]

doubt it kato..although weirder things have happened

[Yella]

Would be keen but not all that flash with words not sure if I know 500 different words let alone 1000 and I need to finish this build first so every one else fill the pages till Im ready :)

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Rapid

OK everyone, it seems only a few are interested in this idea - which is interesting, considering so many slagged Stu when he was author




Are you SURE it was because he was the author and not because he is a cheap as fuck backstabing weasel who slagged off this whole forum in your magazine? The term 'internet heroes' ring any bells? It should, you allowed it to be coined in your magazine.

[sharky]

Hear hear Blowie....lot's here seem to have short memories...

They may have been Stu's views but by publishing them in Rapid they sanctioned them.

[Iceman]

They do have a valid point Jeff, you need a disclaimer at the start of every article. "the views expressed in this article are not neccessarily the views of the magazine and it's editor" lol

[Elapid]

quote:Originally posted by sharky


They may have been Stu's views but by publishing them in Rapid they sanctioned them.



I didn't think of it like that. Thanks for pointing it out.

Kris.

[BANDITROD]

Ok I have sent through my ramblings to the guys a rapid I just hope it's not to shit lol

[Jockney Rebel]

..great stuff rod cant wait
btw just my two bob .....free speech is the corner stone of any democracy and the right to have an opposing opinion, another
so it should follow when someone writes and gets something published [unless its a techincal manual or some other referance material]the piece is obviously based on their opinion, informed or otherwise
so putting a disclaimer is a bit like putting a warning on microwaves about not drying yer cat in em
obvious ..pointless and a pandering to the lowest common denominater type of thinking our so called enlightened society is fond of

[sharky]

True Jim, an opinion on a subject is one thing but when that turns into slander against a person/organisation/group it crosses a line.

[EFE 1230]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Ok I have sent through my ramblings to the guys a rapid I just hope it's not to shit lol


Hey cool, I know just the piccy to go with that as well, do you want me to send it direct for you??:D

[wackyrider]

quote:Originally posted by EFE 1230


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Ok I have sent through my ramblings to the guys a rapid I just hope it's not to shit lol


Hey cool, I know just the piccy to go with that as well, do you want me to send it direct for you??:D


hahaha

[BANDITROD]

Piss off you 2 lol

[Jockney Rebel]

quote:Originally posted by sharky

True Jim, an opinion on a subject is one thing but when that turns into slander against a person/organisation/group it crosses a line.

this is also true ..my point is though isnt the fact that the publication in question is giving everyone a chance to put thier perspective across going a long way to proving impartiality?

[sharky]

quote:this is also true ..my point is though isnt the fact that the publication in question is giving everyone a chance to put thier perspective across going a long way to proving impartiality?

Only because we have gone from being an insignifigant % of the readership to part of a growing mainstream style....( Ducati 'Streetfighter' anyone ?)

So Sharky, want to have a go at putting your thoughts down?

[sharky]

Mmmmmm...that could be interesting.....

[Gix11]

For anybody that actually read my drivel, here's the cover that started it all off for me back in 1992 (thanks to MDM for digging it out and sending it over):

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/images/forum/SFSpring92 for Si.jpg

[Tony Nitrous]

I was reading a copy last week.
(packing all my stuff up)
Few Harleys and Hardtail bikes in it.
How we've changed.

[Gitzy]

That cover has so much win.. Is that Dodge Si?? I remember his Gixer 1100H with the Cosworth 1340 engine and kicked up tail, thats what started me off, back when I was a youngin, lol now I'm a crusty ol 26 year old.. [:o)]

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/306/oc0185.jpg

[ALBI]

hey si so you used to write for streetfighters in the ol days huh??

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

That cover has so much win.. Is that Dodge Si?? I remember his Gixer 1100H with the Cosworth 1340 engine and kicked up tail, thats what started me off, back when I was a youngin, lol now I'm a crusty ol 26 year old.. [:o)]


Had a mad blast across Wales to Aberystwyth one Sunday with the
Guy who bought it. He'd had a strange exhaust made, very wide and
flat, fitted in as an undertray under the seat and tail. Looked OK.
Bike went well, new owner wasnt game to try too hard !

quote:Originally posted by EFE 1230


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Ok I have sent through my ramblings to the guys a rapid I just hope it's not to shit lol


Hey cool, I know just the piccy to go with that as well, do you want me to send it direct for you??:D


I'd like to see that pic. We might be able to fit a pic or two around his words... [:o)]

[BANDITROD]

Cheers mate i didnt have much to write about and that pic is going to drive the girls crazy if it gets printed in that mag

[Gix11]

Ok, so who's up next? I've done one, now Rod's about to do one, so who else? Doesn't matter if the bike's not finished or your having a bad hair day, send out a message to everyone else and let them know what makes us tick.

I personally reckon that Lance would do a good one, so would Deano, Oldskool and Supercharger Mark, ...and that's just off the top of my head now. You don't have to be worried about your grammar, spelling and all that shit, that's what proof readers are for (hey Mick?). So give it a shot, as for one, I'd love to keep reading these features.

[Gix11]

Oh, and Albi: No, Gitzy: Yes it is.

[BANDITROD]

When is the next issue due

[Fight_fan]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11


I personally reckon that Lance would do a good one. So give it a shot, as for one, I'd love to keep reading these features.


Been thinkin about it, just waitin on a couple more parts for the bike so I can actually take some pics.
Cheers for the vote of confidence tho...

[BANDITROD]

Use some old pics mate even pics of stuff you have had before its easy if Ivan do it I'm sure you educated fuckers can

[latheboy]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Use some old pics mate even pics of stuff you have had before its easy if Ivan do it I'm sure you educated fuckers can


You thinking about me while typing again??
Space after I and swap the v for a c ya dickhead

[BANDITROD]

Lol

[hooligan]

usually he thinks about you when looking for rock climbing porn

[latheboy]

He's been googling "nude rock climbing" looking for pics of me but alas those pics never made it onto the net...

[BANDITROD]

That you know of

[Willis]

I love how rapid supports the custom bikes and stunt industries in Australia

[Fight_fan]

Any of you fuckers grab this months copy of rapid?
It would appear that my head has become a feature of 'Fightin words'!

[BANDITROD]

Spot on lance I told you it was easy

[Fight_fan]

Shit yeh was piss easy! Bout time some more of us do em I rekon...

[BANDITROD]

I reckon so ...........but where will we find some people like that these fuckers around here don't seem very interested

[ozzy1100]

lance i allmost droped the mag on the floor
really should be a warning before opening and looking at yr head mate lol

[latheboy]

Did this pic make it in???

http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee325/GIX711/Project%20Pics/244.jpg

[xa-mont]

I have a swingarm that needs cleaning...

[Fight_fan]

Oh it SO should have! Spewin, didnt even think about it. Fuckin hell tho Ivan, u have that shit saved to file or what? Thats n old pic!

[latheboy]

Nah didn't save it, copied from your build thread....

[Large]

Nice Work Fighter Fan

[Gitzy]

Shit I forgot to renew my subscription, better head to newsagent tomoz, nice one Lance I look forward to reading it Big Fulla..

[Fight_fan]

quote:Originally posted by Large

Nice Work Fighter Fan


lol I had a feelin they'd fuck it up too!

[wackyrider]

Just got the mag. Will read it later on. Well done mate

[kevkatana]

Well done Lance. Lucky I was reading it on the shitter when I saw your boof head [:0]
Scarred the shit clean out of me;)

[chopiesel]

thats an epic nudge bar on the suby

[wackyrider]

Was a good read Lance. Job well done

Lance: Please accept my apologies. That was my fuck-up. The person responsible has now been fucked right off out the door.

She thought. That was the problem. We're still looking for an admin-type person.

Why didn't you send that exact build pic?

Who's next?

[BANDITROD]

Cmon deano step up to the plate mate