Welcome to Birdman

[LB]

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Welcome to the KB gargre Birdman. Don't be shy, say "hi" to us - you already know some of us anyway.
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[merv]

Is this Birdman from the Colin Edwards forum we are talking about or is this one a Kiwi and not an Aussie?

[dangerous]

come in Birdman..... do you copy....... over



Na dont think hes got his ears on Lynda :ride:

[Waylander]

Harvey Birdman, attorney at law??

[LB]

Is this Birdman from the Colin Edwards forum we are talking about or is this one a Kiwi and not an Aussie?
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Don't know what the CE Forum is, but as far as I am aware this Birdman is a Kiwi.
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[crashe]

Well it looks like the Birdman has flown the coup... before he has even landed.

Birdman, sort out ya wings lad, and land ya tush in here.
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[Coyote]

Probebly got shooed off by Jim2 :lol:

[bugjuice]

I love bigbird.. all yella and fluffy..
oh, and welcome birdman. have fun ;)

love the sig, alarumba

[birdman]

ok chaps thanks for the hard time already. I used to have red vfr800 now blue cbr1100 that only goes out on fine days 8 months old and only 3k on the clock so I don't have much time to ride let alone type reply's I usually phone people. The bird's great but not quite a vfr still need to make a few changes bars pegs etc done the luggage thing. Am going for ride wednesday to see what I've been missing hope roads over the hill aren't to bad will have to see. NIBOR

[Blackbird]

If you want to put risers on it, you should have got a Harley :msn-wink:

Welcome, and hope you enjoy your missile :niceone:

Geoff

[RiderInBlack]

Don't forget to rise your pipes and shorten you hero-blobs (bugger, BB is on an OE when you want to hassle him:p ) (see Hero Blobs - Good for fk all!? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9734) , BiffBird Down (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=10175) & BB is out of the country at the mo (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=207995&postcount=19) ).

[LB]

8 months old and only 3k on the clock so I don't have much time to ride let alone type reply's
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Don't believe him chaps/chapesses - he does Southern Crosses and mid-winter tours of the South Island!!

Nice to see you posting birdman. Enjoy your ride today.
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[magnum]

hello birdman :ride:

[RiderInBlack]

Hey BMan, Jantar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1471) is looking @ doing the Southern Cross this year. I've promised him that I would check out the roads on an alternate North route that pass through my home roads for him close to the start of the SC Run and post an update re: road works etc on them plus time & distances. If you want this info as well I would be happy to PM it you as well:niceone:

[birdman]

No Scross for me this time saving for Italy and some other parts of europe this year, was good to do it but the 1000 miler was better bikes better grouped, well at the gas stations anyway

[RiderInBlack]

No Scross for me this time saving for Italy and some other parts of europe this year, was good to do it but the 1000 miler was better bikes better grouped, well at the gas stations anywayMmmm, you've got a point there. A trip to Italy might be cheaper:msn-wink: Not sure about doing the SC myself, but did enjoy taking on the GC last year and nailing it in 21 1/2 (with an extra 1/2hr of road getting lost). Would love to try hooking up a 2nd tank for the GC to increase my range. Less Service Station stops means better times without riding harder:niceone:

[Blackbird]

Having done the GC 4 times, I'm doing the SC to close the loop so to speak. Reckon it's going to cost about $2700 all up which includes a full service when I get back - just over $2000 without the service.

Geoff

[RiderInBlack]

Having done the GC 4 times, I'm doing the SC to close the loop so to speak. Reckon it's going to cost about $2700 all up which includes a full service when I get back - just over $2000 without the service.

GeoffDoes that include tyres and brake pads etc:msn-wink:

[Blackbird]

Includes a new set of tyres which I'm having fitted next week but not pads as I put in a set recently. I need my valve clearances checking anyway, hence the cost of a major service when I get back. Saving a bit of money though as I'm riding with Mangell6 and we'll share accomodation costs although we'll be able to stay at home in Tokoroa on the northbound and westbound legs. Really looking forward to it, albeit with some apprehension!

Geoff

P.S Is your avatar the McIntosh clan badge?

[RiderInBlack]

P.S Is your avatar the McIntosh clan badge?No, Hunter. I'll be updating the Mangakahia Rd route conditions as close to the SC run as possible as this is a very good low cop alterative North. At the moment there are some new major road widenings being done on it, but hopeful this will be finish by the time of the SC.

[Blackbird]

That's really good of you thanks. Mike Angell and I are staying about 60 north of Kaitaia before the Cape Reinga check-in - Houhora from memory.

Geoff

[XP@]

No Scross for me this time saving for Italy and some other parts of europe this year, was good to do it but the 1000 miler was better bikes better grouped, well at the gas stations anyway
You going to be pummeling your backside in Oktober? If so see you in sunny Turangi :ride:

[RiderInBlack]

That's really good of you thanks. Mike Angell and I are staying about 60 north of Kaitaia before the Cape Reinga check-in - Houhora from memory.

GeoffCould you give Jantar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1471) a Pm as I think it is his first SC this year so he might appreciate the advise:niceone:

[et al]

Welcome Birdman - pretty sure that was you I was talking to at top of Rimutakas last Sunday? (remembered your plate).