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nickshore
Guest
Dearly beloved,
we are gathered here today in Perth to witness the union of Nick and this 1985 GSX750S Katana (SF to close friends).
- This is an honorable and manly thing to do, and which is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly. Hush at the back….I can hear you….saying she is not a pure bred of the early variety...that is not a worthwhile discussion today as 31 years have passed since.
- This man and this machine are now to be joined by a general showing of the wallet at many intervals. If anyone here... mechanics, neighbours, I-told-you-so-ers, or nosey bonks, can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together...well it’s now too late, money is spent...hold your tongues.
- Who gives this Katana to be joined to this man? It was I, said the twisted hag. “That’s a good deal you got there” for $450 notes”. Cackle. There’s no papers..cackle….!??
(At this point the couple may improvise by playing a favorite song, or having second thoughts, etc).
- Repeat after me...I take you..to be my shamefully rusted money pit . Like the Z650 (with the cool metmachex swing arm but which could not outpace the your mates CX500!), and the RD250LC (with the clip ons and Stan Stephens 275 bore and tune…..that was actually good!) before them, be prepared for the long road ahead. Nay, not the tarmac variety, but the passing of time in the shed for the top end strip and random electrical issues.
- Young man….don’t be fooled on the first night by the cyclops wink ‘come to shed eyes’ and be tempted to undress the lady. You may get more rust than you bargained for and further numerous stuck bolts and perished rubber.
- Before these witnesses, I vow to love you and care for you either as long as long as the money keeps flowing or the actual Mrs. get fed up and moody….whichever is the sooner. I take you, with all your faults and your strengths (including the ongoing debate of anti dive forks being of any use), as I offer myself to you with my strengths and many tools. I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help to get home. I choose you as the partner with whom I will spend (or waste) my life with.
The Exchange of Rings.
The ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond of compression which unites all the engine together. May he and she who wear these rings live together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives.
- With this new ring set, a set of new pads, a set of tyres, some plastic welding, air filters, a new centre stand, brake seals, and a rattle spray can weekend, I thee wed.
Minister (to the couple): You may now share a ride. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs Katana. Enjoy the honeymoon trip to to pits!
we are gathered here today in Perth to witness the union of Nick and this 1985 GSX750S Katana (SF to close friends).
- This is an honorable and manly thing to do, and which is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly. Hush at the back….I can hear you….saying she is not a pure bred of the early variety...that is not a worthwhile discussion today as 31 years have passed since.
- This man and this machine are now to be joined by a general showing of the wallet at many intervals. If anyone here... mechanics, neighbours, I-told-you-so-ers, or nosey bonks, can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together...well it’s now too late, money is spent...hold your tongues.
- Who gives this Katana to be joined to this man? It was I, said the twisted hag. “That’s a good deal you got there” for $450 notes”. Cackle. There’s no papers..cackle….!??
(At this point the couple may improvise by playing a favorite song, or having second thoughts, etc).
- Repeat after me...I take you..to be my shamefully rusted money pit . Like the Z650 (with the cool metmachex swing arm but which could not outpace the your mates CX500!), and the RD250LC (with the clip ons and Stan Stephens 275 bore and tune…..that was actually good!) before them, be prepared for the long road ahead. Nay, not the tarmac variety, but the passing of time in the shed for the top end strip and random electrical issues.
- Young man….don’t be fooled on the first night by the cyclops wink ‘come to shed eyes’ and be tempted to undress the lady. You may get more rust than you bargained for and further numerous stuck bolts and perished rubber.
- Before these witnesses, I vow to love you and care for you either as long as long as the money keeps flowing or the actual Mrs. get fed up and moody….whichever is the sooner. I take you, with all your faults and your strengths (including the ongoing debate of anti dive forks being of any use), as I offer myself to you with my strengths and many tools. I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help to get home. I choose you as the partner with whom I will spend (or waste) my life with.
The Exchange of Rings.
The ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond of compression which unites all the engine together. May he and she who wear these rings live together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives.
- With this new ring set, a set of new pads, a set of tyres, some plastic welding, air filters, a new centre stand, brake seals, and a rattle spray can weekend, I thee wed.
Minister (to the couple): You may now share a ride. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs Katana. Enjoy the honeymoon trip to to pits!
