Help with Dads Day ideas pls

LJ · Post by LJ » Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:00 pm

Hi all,

I am hoping you lot will be able to help me out here.
I don't ride and know very little about bikes and all the other stuff that go along with them. Yes, call me clueless when it comes to two wheels.
Anyhow, my partner is very much into sports bikes...rides a ninja. (Don't ask me what model, I have no idea).
We have just had a baby girl, and I wanted to get him something for his fathers day that he is really gonna love.
Any ideas and suggestions??
I have a budget of a few $100. He already had all the safethy gear...leathers, etc. Has a camel pack, spine protector, etc.
Help me think of something memorable.

*Ideally he would love to upgrade his bike, its in the pipeline, but can't quite afford it yet.*

Thanx.

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:35 pm

A track day? $150 - $180

Post by **MadKaw** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:45 pm

We don't have any KSRC shirts left but Colette may have some hats.
Alternatively, check the Kawi web site for stuff.

The paddock jackets are great value at $75..

http://www.kawasaki.com.au/accessories/main2.htm

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:04 pm

A miniature model of his bike....

A Kawasaki backpack......

If he has the complete stock standard grips (completely black) you can get him some Kawasaki grips (find out the model and colour and go into a shop).

Uuuhm.... Thats all I could think of, hope it helps....

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:27 pm

Tinted/Iridium Visor for his helmet?

smek · Post by **smek** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:36 pm

pocket bike?

useless toys are what make the best pressies imo!

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:44 pm

How could you go passed the track day???

I can't wait to get those for my father's day gifts! Just need a kid for the upcoming one. Anyone got a kid I can borrow until next Sunday?

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:00 pm

aardvark wrote:How could you go passed the track day???

I can't wait to get those for my father's day gifts! Just need a kid for the upcoming one. Anyone got a kid I can borrow until next Sunday?

I have two that I would sometimes pay you to take!!!!

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:03 pm

aardvark wrote:How could you go passed the track day???

I can't wait to get those for my father's day gifts! Just need a kid for the upcoming one. Anyone got a kid I can borrow until next Sunday?

I got three you can borrow, I'm thinking they'll cost you more in a week than the value of a track day though

kellz · Post by **kellz** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:13 pm

you could get him a new screen for the bike.
get some shots of you on his bike.

mmmmmm

though track day would be best id love one, if only i was male and had kids, lol

get him a seat cowl,

ticket to gp!!!!!

SenNey · Post by **SenNey** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:43 pm

Seeing as the track down is out of your price range.

I agree with a jacket and cap/beanie.

Something he can wear, and get use out of.

kellz · Post by **kellz** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:49 pm

SenNey wrote:Seeing as the track down is out of your price range.

I agree with a jacket and cap/beanie.

Something he can wear, and get use out of.

isnt the budget a few hundred????

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:04 pm

Gift voucher at a knock shop? I know Neka will be envious he didn't think of that

LJ · Post by LJ » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:14 pm

Thanks for all your suggestions.

I was going to try and steer clear of clothing. He already has a lot of Kawasaki clothes. I'd estimate 90% of his wardrobe is Kawasaki green!

Some photos of me on his bike is a great idea. Maybe one for next year though...haven't quite got the pre-preggas body back yet. (As much as I love my bub, I don't think my body will ever be the same again....but thats a story for another forum)

A track day sounds like a good idea. He is always telling me he wants to go on one. So how do I go about organising it? Who do I contact? We live in Brisbane. Are there any previous requirements?

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:31 pm

You can give him a ksrc rego plate surround. I never got to fitting it on the gpx before selling it, and i dont think it'd be clever to fit it to my suzuki *grin*