5/09/05 Ride to Omaha/Wellsford

**Zed** · 5th September 2005, 20:56

I took some annual leave today and went to see my Dad who lives in Wellsford. On the way I took some pics as I journeyed past Whenuapai airbase, venturing up to Omaha Beach for a bit of ocean air on the way through.

The day went really well with the exception of my Dad backing into my bike and knocking it over! O well, the crash bung worked well and now there's a small dent in one of my shiney stock mufflers.

Hope you had an enjoyable day at work!

**Zed** · 5th September 2005, 21:00

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I took some pics as I journeyed past Whenuapai airbase, venturing up to Omaha Beach for a bit of ocean air on the way through.

...some more pics

**Antallica** · 5th September 2005, 22:54

Blimey that is one sexy black machine you have there.....

Damn, can't decide between the nekkid Bandit 1200 or the Bird

**Zed** · 6th September 2005, 07:57

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Ahh gutted for you Matt. Nice day for it tho, quick strop up to Omaha. Guess you cant really take it out on your old man either, he must feel stink.

Yeah he felt like a prize dork but I played it down and hid my true emotion...family is more important than man made machines.

I had a great traffic-less run back down SH16 at 5.30pm last night, 50mins from Wellsford to Hobsonville ain't bad going eh!

**Zed** · 6th September 2005, 08:05

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Blimey that is one sexy black machine you have there.....

Damn, can't decide between the nekkid Bandit 1200 or the Bird

I can't speak for the Bandit Ant, but Bird owners throughout the world that I have been in contact with all have the same testimony - one awesome all round motorcycle!

Here's a comparison for you.

**zadok** · 6th September 2005, 09:17

Bike looks really nice there Matthew. Sorry to hear about the slight mishap. Good attitude but.

**Pixie** · 6th September 2005, 10:42

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Yeah he felt like a prize dork but I played it down and hid my true emotion...family is more important than man made machines.

I had a great traffic-less run back down SH16 at 5.30pm last night, 50mins from Wellsford to Hobsonville ain't bad going eh!

Don't tell anyone about SH 16 on a week day! It's a secret!

**Lou Girardin** · 6th September 2005, 11:52

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I can't speak for the Bandit Ant, but Bird owners throughout the world that I have been in contact with all have the same testimony - one awesome all round motorcycle!

Here's a comparison for you.

Why bother? It's apples and oranges.

**Zed** · 6th September 2005, 12:29

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Why bother? It's apples and oranges.

On closer examination there are some huge plus's for the Blackbird, having nearly twice as much torque is one of them, not the mention the extra fuel capacity and far better researched aerodynamics!

The choice 'shouldn't' be difficult after a test ride.

Time to upgrade Lou.