Elm Interview - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**grommit** · 06-23-2008, 06:39 AM

Now for our resident Imp...

What do you do for a living?
Oh that's easy! I breathe, eat and drink!...that's not what you meant is it? Hang on...I'll think about it for a second... .... ...oh yeah! I'm retired. I used to be a farmer though.

How long have you owned your FZ6?
Oh dear, I don't actually 'own' one. I'm sorry. However, I know LOTS of people who do!

What other modes of transport do you have?
I take the bus and taxi or I get other people to drive me around (sometimes insane).

If you could have any bike what would it be?
A YZF-R1; 2009 edition. Such a technological marvel don't you think?

What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
Gardening, swimming, running, bowling and boxing.

What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
It's so hard...I've travelled to many places! States, Canada, Europe, Australia...and in all my glory I couldn't pick a better place than Earth itself! In my haste, I will claim Hawaii as the best place on earth.

Describe yourself in three words?
Secret of Elm

If you could redesign any household appliance, what would it be and why?
I think IRONING is very primitive. We still take a hot chunk of metal and slide it over clothing? That is so caveman! Wouldn't it be neat to have a rolling press that unwrinkled your clothes for you? In one swipe?

Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
Penicillin! Isn't that stuff so wonderful? It's proof that taking another bite is a VERY GOOD idea.

If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
Wow! Me as a leader? HA HA HA! Wouldn't that be cute? I wonder what means I'd use to reach this. I think my first law would be:
...uhh...my first command would be...ohh...err...NOBODY CAN TOUCH DIAMONDS!

DROP THEM!! Ah ah! Get away!

No diamonds for anybody. whoa WHOA! Don't come back!
Everybody drop their diamonds and NEVER touch them again. No SAPPHIRES, RUBIES, TOPAZ'S or anything! No gemstones! I want them all gone.

<When everybody is gone...> Look at me! I'm Queen Elizabeth the II! Hee Hee hee...

If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
Comedy! I could tell stories or do a cheap magic show!

Snow or beach?
BEACH!!

Windows or Mac?
Choosing between the two is like choosing a permanent disease for a newborn baby! More people use Windows, so I'll prevent the disparity I suppose...

F1 or NASCAR?
F1! Vrroooom!

Bon Jovi or Beethoven?
Beethoven had so much talent! Too bad we have NOBODY LIKE HIM now.

Mariah Carey or Mick Jagger?
Help me! Somebody help me! I'm being attacked! NO NO! Arrgh! Mariah Carey is coming after me with a Unicorn and Mick Jagger looks scary! Ian Van Dahl, you're my only salvation!

Comedy or thriller?
COMEDY! But I can do thriller better...

Action or horror?
Action! But I can do horror better...

Meat or Veg?
Veggie! But I CAN'T do meat ever...

And finally, your number one rule in life?
Different = survival

**reiobard** · 06-23-2008, 07:20 AM

most interesting one yet! good job and thank you for sharing!

**FZ6inNH** · 06-23-2008, 07:41 AM

Nice job Elm! Great answers with all the Elm mystique expected!

DefyInertia · 06-23-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks, Elm.

There is an '09 R1?

lonesoldier84 · 07-08-2008, 10:32 PM

elm, i dont know how you do it but you manage to be extremely interesting every time you post. i cant even imagine how much fun you are in person if this is how worthwhile you make the time it takes to read your posts....which is just text.

in any event, farmer you say? that is really cool. i have the utmost respect for people that work in agriculture as my family comes from a rural background (tho im a city-slick myself).

lonesoldier84 · 07-08-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Thanks, Elm.

There is an '09 R1?

only elm knows about it. yamaha made it specifically for her.

**wrightme43** · 07-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Rock on Elm. I missed this one. Sorry for that.

Imagine Mick Jagger on a Unicorn riding over Mariah Carey. That always helps me sleep.

Elm · 07-08-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Thanks, Elm.

There is an '09 R1?

Oh yeah...the 2009 R1. Right now, it's a fast bucket of rumours with the heaviest one being the rear swingarm.

There is a REALLY HIGH chance the 2009 R1 will have a SINGLE SIDED swingarm like this:

I've heard of this style before, but there were more problems than bonuses with it. You see, you need a more rigid alloy to hold that rear tire on one side, so the swingarm is usually heavier or clumsy in design. Single sided swingarms were abandoned by Ducati a while ago, yet YAMAHA thinks they can bring it back.

These are only rumours though.

Oh yeah...I almost forgot...THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!! I'm so happy.

lonesoldier84 · 07-08-2008, 11:50 PM

that is such a perfect motorcycle

wow

ooh is that a quad exhaust? wow just gets better and better aesthetically. whats new internally?

**jsteinb95** · 07-09-2008, 12:33 AM

huh, interesting (swingarm). Nice lookin bike.....I like it!

EDIT: Elm, so if you don't have an FZ6, then what bike do you have?

06-23-2008, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,474 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Elm Interview Now for our resident Imp... What do you do for a living? Oh that's easy! I breathe, eat and drink!...that's not what you meant is it? Hang on...I'll think about it for a second... .... ...oh yeah! I'm retired. I used to be a farmer though. How long have you owned your FZ6? Oh dear, I don't actually 'own' one. I'm sorry. However, I know LOTS of people who do! What other modes of transport do you have? I take the bus and taxi or I get other people to drive me around (sometimes insane). If you could have any bike what would it be? A YZF-R1; 2009 edition. Such a technological marvel don't you think? What are your hobbies apart from the bike? Gardening, swimming, running, bowling and boxing. What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why? It's so hard...I've travelled to many places! States, Canada, Europe, Australia...and in all my glory I couldn't pick a better place than Earth itself! In my haste, I will claim Hawaii as the best place on earth. Describe yourself in three words? Secret of Elm If you could redesign any household appliance, what would it be and why? I think IRONING is very primitive. We still take a hot chunk of metal and slide it over clothing? That is so caveman! Wouldn't it be neat to have a rolling press that unwrinkled your clothes for you? In one swipe? Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with? Penicillin! Isn't that stuff so wonderful? It's proof that taking another bite is a VERY GOOD idea. If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw? Wow! Me as a leader? HA HA HA! Wouldn't that be cute? I wonder what means I'd use to reach this. I think my first law would be: ...uhh...my first command would be...ohh...err...NOBODY CAN TOUCH DIAMONDS! DROP THEM!! Ah ah! Get away! No diamonds for anybody. whoa WHOA! Don't come back! Everybody drop their diamonds and NEVER touch them again. No SAPPHIRES, RUBIES, TOPAZ'S or anything! No gemstones! I want them all gone. <When everybody is gone...> Look at me! I'm Queen Elizabeth the II! Hee Hee hee... If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be? Comedy! I could tell stories or do a cheap magic show! Snow or beach? BEACH!! Windows or Mac? Choosing between the two is like choosing a permanent disease for a newborn baby! More people use Windows, so I'll prevent the disparity I suppose... F1 or NASCAR? F1! Vrroooom! Bon Jovi or Beethoven? Beethoven had so much talent! Too bad we have NOBODY LIKE HIM now. Mariah Carey or Mick Jagger? Help me! Somebody help me! I'm being attacked! NO NO! Arrgh! Mariah Carey is coming after me with a Unicorn and Mick Jagger looks scary! Ian Van Dahl, you're my only salvation! Comedy or thriller? COMEDY! But I can do thriller better... Action or horror? Action! But I can do horror better... Meat or Veg? Veggie! But I CAN'T do meat ever... And finally, your number one rule in life? Different = survival __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

06-23-2008, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,231 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: Elm Interview most interesting one yet! good job and thank you for sharing!

06-23-2008, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,006 Rep Power: 50 Member #18	Re: Elm Interview Nice job Elm! Great answers with all the Elm mystique expected! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-23-2008, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Re: Elm Interview Thanks, Elm. There is an '09 R1? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-08-2008, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
lonesoldier84 SuperFlanker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Bike: 2006 FZ6 Blood Red w/ Fairing Posts: 992 Rep Power: 14 Member #2195	Re: Elm Interview elm, i dont know how you do it but you manage to be extremely interesting every time you post. i cant even imagine how much fun you are in person if this is how worthwhile you make the time it takes to read your posts....which is just text. in any event, farmer you say? that is really cool. i have the utmost respect for people that work in agriculture as my family comes from a rural background (tho im a city-slick myself). __________________ http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._sig_aztec.gif "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience."

07-08-2008, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,945 Rep Power: 71 Member #42	Re: Elm Interview Rock on Elm. I missed this one. Sorry for that. Imagine Mick Jagger on a Unicorn riding over Mariah Carey. That always helps me sleep. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

07-08-2008, 11:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
lonesoldier84 SuperFlanker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Bike: 2006 FZ6 Blood Red w/ Fairing Posts: 992 Rep Power: 14 Member #2195	Re: Elm Interview that is such a perfect motorcycle wow ooh is that a quad exhaust? wow just gets better and better aesthetically. whats new internally? __________________ http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._sig_aztec.gif "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience."

07-09-2008, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Sugar Momma!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,250 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: Elm Interview huh, interesting (swingarm). Nice lookin bike.....I like it! EDIT: Elm, so if you don't have an FZ6, then what bike do you have? __________________ My Gallery Custom Painted Metal Signs "You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some sh*t like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby."

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