Ulysses Four Points Compass Rally

[dogsnbikes]

Hey folks (now the other 3 points have been completed)
Just giving you the heads up,on the lake ferry portion of the four point's
As Mel and I will be @ The Simply red concert on the friday night(15th oct)In Wgtn,you guys will meet us at Rimutaka Caltex(rimtex) on the 16th at around 930(10am)

suggested route would be from Featherston... westernside of lake Wairarapa to Tuhitarata to lake ferry

return trip back too Ashhurst be Lake Ferry to Martinborough,Tablelands,Longbush,Gladstone,Wainui oru,Masterton fuel stop then Mauriceville and depending on time Eketahuna Rongomai,Tane,Paihiatua ballance,Gorge and home...... otherwise Eketahune,mangamaire Ballance,Gorge,home

Easy ride see you there

Cheers

[86GSXR]

Sweet, if I'm not working this could be a very good excuse for a long overdue ride and catch up!

[dogsnbikes]

Sweet, if I'm not working this could be a very good excuse for a long overdue ride and catch up!

That it will be either you have that weekend off orb its Labour weekend :innocent:

[yod]

thought I'd better update my avatar as an offering to the god of the of the four points

[dogsnbikes]

thought I'd better update my avatar as an offering to the god of the of the four points

wise choice Oh what Battery do you have in the bird,I run the same batteries in both the big bikes then I always have a spare,good excuse for a second bike:innocent:

[yod]

wise choice Oh what Battery do you have in the bird,I run the same batteries in both the big bikes then I always have a spare,good excuse for a second bike:innocent:

funny you should ask that, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/73009-Manawatu-weekend-rides?p=1129853909#post1129853909

[yod]

Yod is No. 12 :rockon:

[yod]

weather looking good for tomorrow, should be a good day on the bike :scooter:

[NZsarge]

Have a good one guys, hope the weather is mint.

[yod]

Have a good one guys, hope the weather is mint.

if it turns out alright you should meet us at the takas or lake ferry later on, just shoot down your side

I may be extending my ride a little up Hawkes Bay way to pick up some new kit :yes: but, as I said to the Meanster....only if my arse isn't too sore :blink:

[86GSXR]

Have a good one guys. I'd love to join in but I've just had a 6 day week of 6.30 starts and I NEED a sleep in. Ride safe!

[NZsarge]

I may be extending my ride a little up Hawkes Bay way to pick up some new kit :yes: but, as I said to the Meanster....only if my arse isn't too sore :blink:

Ohhh, new kit! I love new kit. Whatcha gettin'?

[NZsarge]

if it turns out alright you should meet us at the takas or lake ferry later on, just shoot down your side


Bugger it, might just do that, ride out and say Hello at least.

[dogsnbikes]

So it has began the first card picked up........4 more to go and a few more miles:woohoo:

The day started out with bumping into people you know"if you know what I mean" One being a dodgey looking character on a RF900 making his way to the Gladdy...we get a Message at 8:45 from monnie (we in otaki)guest the ashhurst crowd(YOD,MEANIE,MONNIE) left on time LATE:facepalm: nothing new there but they did arrive in Upper hutt just after 9:30,So all good there too make the 10am departure to featherstone too pick a local rappa lad Ken,over the taka's and on the down there was a group of bike's parked up,one down Damm,so did a quick cheak incase Ken had decided to ride up and meet us,No not him......works out the rider had clipped a barrier and opened his leg up(hope your ok who ever you are)........Arriving in Featherston and ken is waiting super right quick catch-up and off down the western access too lake Ferry which was a super ride and enjoyed by all a quick draw of the cards and its funny how they can play out don't fink the young lass understood the meaning of shuffle the cards....with all being the same suit and all in numerical order...

Then it was suggested we go too the gladdy for lunch,as its an old stomping grown and work place so up to cape pope and tablelands the roads were great and pace was on that all enjoyed arriving at the Gladdy ,I spot that dodgey character on the RF900,along with alot of other bikes parked outside always has been a bike destination and great too see it still is.....do the luch order and head out the back where the Wgtn group were....we chatted and good too see more old faces that haven't been seen for a while,the food despite being awhile was awesome and we weren't in any rush so it didn't matter(ok YOD was in a rush something about new gear)

After Lunch we made our way back too Masterton in true biker fasion the long and twisty way,and it was along that way Yod attempted to shunt "the Dog" arriving in Masterton for fuel too see Sarge and Owl waiting for us so time too talk shite and plan our next leg through too Woodville,back roads hell yeah :innocent:

Ken leading the ride actually he led the whole way from featherston which was good its his local roads and the rest of us just enjoyed the ride......getting too woodville we say goodbye's too Yod who was heading onto to Napier for goodies Honestly that lad( is like a kid in a candy store )

and the rest off us headed back to the Ashhurst inn for a well deserved coffee by some coke by others etc

We had a super day with great roads and weather and most of all Awesome People

and only

5 SLEEPS UNTIL THE NEXT LEG

[dogsnbikes]

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[86GSXR]

Looks good and sounds like a darn good day :niceone:

[yod]

Great day out....

As a few have previously suggested, I was mildly keen to go for a pootle. Met up with M+M about 7am and waited for all you no-shows, then left. Found a lovely bunch of cyclists just after Linton who thought they owned the road (don't they all). Copious abuse was disseminated, as you do.

Damp all the way to Te Horo. Had to make a couple of stops to empty the nose, have a hideous cold and sore throat but Yay! Drugs! Once they kicked in properly I was sweet. Got to the paekok hill and hooray for dry road! and Boo! for more idiot cyclists who think they can keep in front of a motorbike by using the whole lane....fuck off you utter bunch of failures!! More copious abuse dished out, as you do.

Met up with Dogs and Mel at Caltex Rimutaka and a few other suspects also. Had a great run up the takas, really enjoyed it, first time that day I finally got a bit of a groove on and it felt mintastic. Descending the north side was not so hot, get past one car get stuck behind another, meh, what can you do.

Met up with Ken at the base of the hill and he lead us through the western road to Lake Ferry, never been down that way before, more mintness. Stopped for a brew and a card at the hotel and shot the shit for a time, then off up through to Martinborough at a good clip then the back way to the Gladstone. Weather was awesome, roads were epic.

Gladstone Hill, say no more.

Topped up at Masterton and bullshitted some more with a couple of the usual suspects who had finally decided to get out and about for the day. Then went up through Mauriceville, Dreyers Rock and Alfredton to Pahiatua. Utterly minty. Started off tucked in behind the 14 and was having a ball (while watching carefully in case that big knee came out), then ended up tailing the Triple at a nice pace the rest of the way....roads were in good nick. Awesome, awesome run.

Once we hit Woodville I said my goodbyes and carried on up to Bay View via SH50 to pick up the new leathers. Had a great run up in the afternoon sun, think I spotted Sandra and co heading south a little north of Dannevirke? Once on 50 I let her rip and got to Bay View in no time. By now the completely un-bike-fit Yod was feeling the wear and tear of 600km and after picking up the gear I headed to the BP for gas, a coffee and bit of a bloody rest!

I let the body recover and stretched out the ol' legs a bit while supping up the caffeinated beverage. Turns out it was just what the doctor ordered and I felt much better once back on the bike, just a little crampy in the throttle hand, meh.

Held a fairly respectable pace back down 50 as the sun started to disappear behind the western ranges. The bird was just humming along and the temperature had dropped a little to that refreshingly pleasant mid-evening cool. This is where my epic day out all started unravelling.

Got a few flashes from oncoming cars...hmmm...mr plod? No. Lights. Huh? Try the High-beam. No high-beam. Huh? looked over the front and...no head-lights at all. Arse. Indicators fine, tail lights fine, all other electrics fine. Fuse I guess. Right so I'm about 60km from Dannevirke in the gathering dusk, with no headlights on a fairly small vehicle. Combine this with the prospect of oncoming, overtaking cars and you have a recipe for disaster really. Arse.

Decided my best bet was to make considerable haste to Dannevegas. And what luck, I happen to be riding a big-arse motorbike that goes really fucking fast. Sounds like a good enough excuse to me. Shot through to Norsewood in record time but by that point it had become quite dark and I was seriously worried about not being visible, luckily enough I camE upon a ute and tailed him in to Dannevegas where I could stop and assess the problem.

Not the fuse, all fuses looked fine so after much gnashing of teeth and convulsing wildly to get my hands to fit under the fekking dash I discovered that the dip bulb looked blown and the full-beam looked fine. Didn't help really as the gas station didn't have any that matched. Well that gets me nowhere.

Meanie!! Help!! Ask and ye shall receive, and lo, the Mighty Blackbird was carted back to Palmy unceremoniously on a Holden (BIG thanks mate). Arse.

Still, 'twas a great day out up until that point and, as Monie pointed out, better to have it happen then, than halfway round East Cape next weekend! 747km covered, was supposed to be around 800, ahwell.

Cheers to all and sundry for a great start to the 4 Points!

[86GSXR]

Blimey! Glad you got that sorted out then. Good on Meanie!

[yod]

Blimey! Glad you got that sorted out then. Good on Meanie!

well, not exactly, put a new bulb in today and still have no headlights, dip or full.

but at least I have a few days to figure it out before the long weekend.

[NZsarge]

well, not exactly, put a new bulb in today and still have no headlights, dip or full.

but at least I have a few days to figure it out before the long weekend.

Bugger mate, agree with Monie too. I ended up half pie waiting for you to come though coz I thought you'd end up stopping at Vegas BP to coffee up. On ya Meanie, well done mate.
Don't forget though dude, I live on this side of the country and am more than willing to help out (provided you can get ahold of me) but all's good anyway which is the point.

[ynot slow]

Faulty earth somewhere maybe.

SH50 is great,only you get blase' with it as is easy to hit 130km or worse,but few cops lol.

[Owl]

well, not exactly, put a new bulb in today and still have no headlights, dip or full.

but at least I have a few days to figure it out before the long weekend.

Bugger Jonno!

Tried wiggling the starter switch?

[dogsnbikes]

well, not exactly, put a new bulb in today and still have no headlights, dip or full.

but at least I have a few days to figure it out before the long weekend.


Bugger Jonno!

Tried wiggling the starter switch?

best you get that samoan machanic too look at it...cripes whats his name again,hmmmm oh yeah that guy Sea-arse-ee:innocent:

[dogsnbikes]

Looks good and sounds like a darn good day :niceone:

Super day mate,yod was/is sick he still came :yes:

[yod]

Bugger mate, agree with Monie too. I ended up half pie waiting for you to come though coz I thought you'd end up stopping at Vegas BP to coffee up. On ya Meanie, well done mate.
Don't forget though dude, I live on this side of the country and am more than willing to help out (provided you can get ahold of me) but all's good anyway which is the point.

I did try you actually but I know you're generally outside coverage, was contemplating leaving the bike with you and coming back today to get it but Meanie offered his rescue service so the deal was done, thanks tho.


Bugger Jonno!

Tried wiggling the starter switch?

next step is to stick the multimeter on the plugs and then have a nosey at the dip/full switch

[NZsarge]

I did try you actually but I know you're generally outside coverage, was contemplating leaving the bike with you and coming back today to get it

Oh good on you mate, that's why I added the "if you can get in touch" bit, bugger I was out of range. When ya can pop my home number in the phone too. Glad it worked out well though, good luck with the lights too. BTW, did the new kit work out for ya?

[yod]

Oh good on you mate, that's why I added the "if you can get in touch" bit, bugger I was out of range. When ya can pop my home number in the phone too. Glad it worked out well though, good luck with the lights too. BTW, did the new kit work out for ya?

yep, tried them out today actually, pants were mint, jacket felt a little odd first time on but once I was on the bike it all fell in to place nicely, certainly well vented!

this is them http://www.rst-moto.com/index.php/products-details/moto_rst_razor_jacket/

[NZsarge]

yep, tried them out today actually, pants were mint, jacket felt a little odd first time on but once I was on the bike it all fell in to place nicely, certainly well vented!

this is them http://www.rst-moto.com/index.php/products-details/moto_rst_razor_jacket/

Very spiffy, in black?

[yod]

Very spiffy, in black?

yip :niceone:

they didn't have honda pink

but I did get a free honda cap and can of chain wax :yes:

[NZsarge]

yip :niceone:

they didn't have honda pink

but I did get a free honda cap and can of chain wax :yes:

Nice, good buying by the sounds of things, well done.

[yod]

new countdown is up (http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/)

[Owl]

next step is to stick the multimeter on the plugs and then have a nosey at the dip/full switch

How are you getting on with that headlight Jonno?

[yod]

How are you getting on with that headlight Jonno?

City Honda found the problem, the wire from the starter switch that cuts power to the headlights on startup was shagged apparently

[NZsarge]

City Honda found the problem, the wire from the starter switch that cuts power to the headlights on startup was shagged apparently

Good news, just as long as it's sorted eh..

[dogsnbikes]

City Honda found the problem, the wire from the starter switch that cuts power to the headlights on startup was shagged apparently

so you wont need the bold'or then......


not long now "can we go" "can we go" "can we go"

[Owl]

City Honda found the problem, the wire from the starter switch that cuts power to the headlights on startup was shagged apparently

Good stuff! When I Googled it, the same fault kept coming up, so it must be fairly common.

[Monie]

true to form [ashhurst style]
our first stop was shannon yep yod had to stop and blow his nose... .. will post up pic later as proof ...

[yod]

so you wont need the bold'or then......


not long now "can we go" "can we go" "can we go"
spotted that trophy at city honda, comfy looking beastie :)

Good news, just as long as it's sorted eh..


Good stuff! When I Googled it, the same fault kept coming up, so it must be fairly common.
yep, just gald i won't be arsing around with electrical drama halfway around east cape!

true to form [ashhurst style]
our first stop was shannon yep yod had to stop and blow his nose... .. will post up pic later as proof ...

still snotty, yay drugs!

[yod]

40 hours to go!

[dogsnbikes]

40 hours to go!

nonononono i wana leave at 5

[yod]

nonononono i wana leave at 5

i thought the plan was 10 minutes before me? not an hour!

[dogsnbikes]

i thought the plan was 10 minutes before me? not an hour!

keeping too last 4points departure time leave at 5 fuel-up at bayview at 7 and gisborne at 9 eastcape middayish :facepalm:

[yod]

keeping too last 4points departure time leave at 5 fuel-up at bayview at 7 and gisborne at 9 eastcape middayish :facepalm:

was it 5 last time? i thought it was 5:30?

either way, if you get up at 4 to cook my brekkie and convince Mel that leaving at 5 is a great idea, I'll make sure I'm ready to go too :lol:

[cowboyz]

Redm yellow m blue... I feel like there should be something else?


Have a good one this weekend and watch out for the 4km/hr tolerance! You wont have your sacrificial decoy with you!

[yod]

Redm yellow m blue... I feel like there should be something else?


Have a good one this weekend and watch out for the 4km/hr tolerance! You wont have your sacrificial decoy with you!

decoy this year is yellow.....

you coming to meet up on Monday?

[dogsnbikes]

doult its yellow jono I have a handbrake,boat anchor and parachute all rolled into one on the back this year.......

I'm sure I can convince mel earlier we leave the earlier she can have a burbon with mum :facepalm:

[yod]

doult its yellow jono I have a handbrake,boat anchor and parachute all rolled into one on the back this year.......

I'm sure I can convince mel earlier we leave the earlier she can have a burbon with mum :facepalm:

oh fek, looks like the decoy is red then

[Meanie]

oh fek, looks like the decoy is red then

Fak off im gonna be on my best behavior :innocent:

[NZsarge]

Post up the route will ya, either that or PM me, cheers.

[86GSXR]

Have a superb trip! Don't speed, speeding is bad :rockon:

[dogsnbikes]

Fak off im gonna be on my best behavior :innocent:

I'm voting for blue odds favour blue :innocent:

[dogsnbikes]

Post up the route will ya, either that or PM me, cheers.

for all four days or just friday?

[NZsarge]

for all four days or just friday?

Hmmm, Friday and Monday would be nice cheers.

[dogsnbikes]

Hmmm, Friday and Monday would be nice cheers.

Friday is Ashhurst to gisborne via 50? gisborne too east cape eastcape to opokiti then on too katikati for the night.......

monday is Ngatea too Putararu,te kuiti,awakino,Np,Rahouto,wanganui back too Ashhurst/palmy

Sarge if you feel the need to do all of Friday there is a spare bed at mum and dads your welcome too use

[cowboyz]

decoy this year is yellow.....

you coming to meet up on Monday?

im thinking about coming up sunday.. or failing that meeting north of awakino monday morning... dunno yet

[Meanie]

Allright :woohoo: our decoy on the last day

[cowboyz]

bring tim tams?????????

[NZsarge]

Friday is Ashhurst to gisborne via 50? gisborne too east cape eastcape to opokiti then on too katikati for the night.......

monday is Ngatea too Putararu,te kuiti,awakino,Np,Rahouto,wanganui back too Ashhurst/palmy

Sarge if you feel the need to do all of Friday there is a spare bed at mum and dads your welcome too use

Cheers Barry, i'm doubtful at this point but I might not be able to help myself, we'll see I guess.

[dogsnbikes]

bring tim tams?????????

yes please I like carmel and double chocolate....glad we have the biscuits sorted :lol:

[cowboyz]

yes please I like carmel and double chocolate....glad we have the biscuits sorted :lol:

you have to get in in front of the police!.. they like them!

[dogsnbikes]

you have to get in in front of the police!.. they like them!

no problems Mel's a :Police:

[Monie]

nonononono i wana leave at 5
lololololololo.olololololololo now thats funny....



doult its yellow jono I have a handbrake,boat anchor and parachute all rolled into one on the back this year.......

I'm sure I can convince mel earlier we leave the earlier she can have a burbon with mum :facepalm:
still laughing lololololololololololoo


im thinking about coming up sunday.. or failing that meeting north of awakino monday morning... dunno yet

you know you want tooo....

[Monie]

hay i have a blue bike .....

[Meanie]

Only 2 sleeps to go. Better make sure my panniers are fixed on my bike propery, my tyres have plenty of tread and i have a spare key pass :rofl: Ah stuff it, nothing like an adventure eh

[dogsnbikes]

Only 2 sleeps to go. Better make sure my panniers are fixed on my bike propery, my tyres have plenty of tread and i have a spare key pass :rofl: Ah stuff it, nothing like an adventure eh

thats ok guess you wont be having the teamleaders speech this time :rofl:

I'm all packed up will be dropping mel off on my way through tomorrow

[banditrider]

Have a good one. My hand sucks so far...

A wee update on some of the roads: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/73009-Manawatu-weekend-rides?p=1129888714#post1129888714

Might post up some pics tomorrow arvo - including the "detour" on East Cape...

[yod]

Better make sure my panniers are fixed on my bike properly

no worries mate, I can ride at second slip if you like, if it comes off I'll do my best to catch it :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

no worries mate, I can ride at second slip if you like, if it comes off I'll do my best to catch it :lol:

I wouldn't do that if I was you:facepalm:it would be like a intercity bus dropping out of the sky at you:shit:

[yod]

I wouldn't do that if I was you:facepalm:it would be like a intercity bus dropping out of the sky at you:shit:

:killingme

[banditrider]

I now have a pair...fingers crossed for my final card at the after-match.

[cowboyz]

you got time to do it again!

[banditrider]

Bugger that, the weather is kak over there & besides I'm finished!!! :woohoo:

[dogsnbikes]

I now have a pair...fingers crossed for my final card at the after-match.

between yod,meanie,monie,mel and myself we have a hand of clubs....

[yod]

back now


east cape is still messy and also still mint
tolaga bay has a really really really long wharf
i dont like riding in the wet when i cant see though my visor
my arse hurts
my helmet is the best cos it has sparkles
i wanna new bell helmet
twin bridges is FFFFMS
mangamuka hill is still FMS
never ride with your handbrake on full
my arse hurts
opononi has a great pub
tane mahuta is a really fucking big tree!
i like ice cream
i like bourbon too
my arse hurts
the velosianator has arrived!
awakino gorge is still mintastic
my arse still hurts


pics: rahotu, kawakawa bay, tolaga bay, cape reinga / cape maria van dieman

[banditrider]

back now


my arse hurts
my arse hurts
my arse hurts
my arse still hurts



HTFU!











(And welcome back).

[yod]

HTFU!


i reckon! simple consequence of my obscene lack of bike fitness unfortunately....

epic ride, great company, usual story :Punk:

[banditrider]

epic ride, great company, usual story :Punk:

Yep, I'm ready to go again...haven't ridden a bike since thursday!

[yod]

Yep, I'm ready to go again...haven't ridden a bike since thursday!

C1KC in two weeks.....:woohoo:

[banditrider]

C1KC in two weeks.....:woohoo:

Damn straight - and my tyres may even last the whole ride...

[dogsnbikes]

i reckon! simple consequence of my obscene lack of bike fitness unfortunately....

epic ride, great company, usual story :Punk:

Maybe you needed a asre massager on your bike mine was a better massager than a hand-brake:yes:

oh i think I will do my report tomorrow

[yod]

Damn straight - and my tyres may even last the whole ride...

4 points was 3563km all up, 2816 this weekend

[dogsnbikes]

2816 this weekend

you really do take those corners wide I only did 2750 k's :facepalm:

[banditrider]

you really do take those corners wide I only did 2750 k's :facepalm:

That sounds about right. I did around 3,300 and that includes my little bit of the GC...

[dogsnbikes]

Super wee ride considering I was 2-up on the daytona for the entire 3408 k's doing all four points

[yod]

you really do take those corners wide I only did 2750 k's :facepalm:

i told you to stop cutting those corners!

[dogsnbikes]

After getting the bike sorted and Mel finishing work early on Thrusday,we headed over too Ashhurst for the night with Black clouds looming......on arrival it didn't take long for the heavens too open up:angry:and I had too go pick up my leathers from Sam at Celtic leather as he was installing and emergancy pie strip....I was lucky enough to be able to borrow Monnies car for this chore....

Once back at the meanie's we were treated too a wonderful dinner prepared by their boarder,a meal that I would off happily paid for if I was at a resturant but I wasn't this was Ashhurst....So a early night for all as we had a early start the girls wanted 6am the boys wanted 5am I wanted 10minutes before yod arrived...

Day One east cape
WoooWhoo its morning time,time to get up and on the road get breakfast in our bellies and we are on our way at 530ish first stop dannievirke yod neglected to fill his bike up the night before :facepalm:

On the road again some morning dampness but overall the roads were good fill up both body and bike in bayview and head onto Gisborne,roads getting dryer and the morning air warmer,another quick stop and then on too Tologa Bay wharf and the epic walk too the end and then even a bigger walk back into a head wind,not sure where the wind had came from but do know if the concours had off been parked at the begining of the Wharf we would of been sheltered it was also mentioned that the wind was caused by the girls having a conversation ahead of us :shutup:

Right back on the bikes and next stop East cape ok the eastern shop this was a bit of humor as we pulled into too gas up we had to go fined the gas-up guy at the shop this took like forever but we got there then off too the RSA too get our card oh shite the Rsa is closed sign say's you can get your card at the eastern Shop(we just cam from there)so back around the block too get our card and go too the other shop too get a bite where all but I got and Ice Block/cream and as the photo susgest it looks like a old folks day out

Back on the road again and straight through to Opokiti still the roads were good and still had the uneven surface signs everywhere and a good pace kept by all not too fast not too slow just about right..some road works and some cow shit but hey this is the east coast

We fuel up and make the final push through to katikati where we are staying the night on the way we do a final top up and a booze buy (not that anyone really drank any that night ) arriving at katikati too a warm welcome by the family it didn't take long for everybody to relax let there hair down (except monnie her hair was pointing everyway but down) mom had prepared a wonderful feast for hungry bikers(as mom's do) including two types of dessert

We chattered and laughed everybody felt at home,and its not susprising how small this country is of ours but dad and meanie knew the same people from around Opiki back in the day and Yod and dad talked rugby which we knew would happen anyway :lol:

Morning time and everybody was ready for day two after a super breakfast and even better sleep the twins took Mel and monnie up too feed the pet goats and lamb and a qucik ride on the back of uncles daytona we hit the road again about 8am

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[dogsnbikes]

Day Two Cape rengia

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Well with day two its was straight to motomail and see what they have Hmmmmmm well i did look for new gloves but couldn't fine the size a wanted but did find a potential new helmet,bugger I have too go back too Auckland on Thrusday:innocent: yip that new bell daytona looks rather fitting anyway i walked out of there empty handed but did get Mel an new pair of gloves so see was happy,

Now back on the road and off too the service centre at dairy flat Flip thre is some plonkers in this part of the world but thats another story will let meanie tell that one:facepalm:

Time too head north and the traffic was'nt too bad,making good time as small groups do,there is a few bikes out and about and it was like that the entire weekend,may off had something to do with the weather but we made it too Oakliegh were we fuelled
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and sorted out our next track up the centre through Twin Bridges but first we had to find our way too Maungatapere without going into Whangarei,Which we did even if we over shot the turn off slightly but it was well worth the hunt for this 10k stretch of road and we hadn't even got too the mian objective which was twin bridges

Once at Maungatapere I saw a Harley pull out off a drive way heading in the same direction so Thought it may be a good idea too sit behind this guy being local and all:facepalm:but it was'nt really so we had too Pass him Gheez monnie how does it feel passing a hog on a VFR???now funny enough the P plate on this hog was WLHOG
:rofl: so after about 20 K's or so Yod finks its a good idea too pull me over saying thats there is fliud coming from the back wheel and That I am leaving trails inh the corners Conclusion is that I was digging up the road while powering through the corners :woohoo:

meanwhile WLHOG pass's us while we have stopped bugger lets pass him again :innocent: so off we went again and chase down WLHOG once again on our way too Kaikohe and on too the Mangamuk's:scooter: oh what a ride and as we came though Mangamuka Village we came across a couple of biker's pootling along (who were later discovered too be Maha & Mom) but as the Mangamuks were calling our names and despite the road works on them it was still a super ride refulled in Kaitia where Maha turned up too the Caltex too say Hi,so a quick Chat and them off too our 3rd card pick-up
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and them cheak out our digs for the night (only two things missing a green ZX9 and a mud hole)

we drop of our gear and deciede to go too Cape reinga stooping at the cafe at Waitiki landing for dinner which was much needed and the host was a hoot the place even came with a drive through window :woohoo: and then onto the cape
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[dogsnbikes]

Cape Reinga As we wanted too get there on dusk as its much better than before bloody sunrise
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[dogsnbikes]

Day Three

The serch for breakfast

Well with a casual start too the day and hoping too get breaky in Houhora which we would if we wanted too wait another 45 minutes or so we decide too head too kaitaia for breaky when some mad as snow man and a honda machanic show up heading to the cape its was Ken who we did the lake ferry section of the ride,a quick chat and we are off in opposite directions...

after finishing breakfast we hit the road again and head too catch the Rawene,taking the back roads withs lots of uneven surface signs the ride was still great just at the right pace we pass a couple of other's from the yellow ribbon brigade who were heading too the same ferry,upon arrival it wasn't long before the ferry show up and we were boarding...first they loaded the bus and then the concours:rofl:we think that was for weight distribution...once the remaining vehicals were loaded we were off,we did have a camper van parked next too us and orders were placed for coffee,which we never got:blink:
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once on the other side its was off too the Opononi pub too catch up with some friends off ours
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After the opo it was time too head to Tane Mahuta that really big tree yod mentioned before

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once the tourist thing was done it was time too get busy and head south first stop Dargaville for fuel then onto Wellsford and SH16 the traffic wasn't bad and the roads were pretty good even the coppers we encontered were'n interested in us so no complaints from us,so south we headed and out through AKLD and too papakura kawakawa bay and on too Ngatea now that stretch of road was rather nice alot more bikes down here than we had seen all day as we got too Kawakawa bay we had to have a stop an Ice cream stop as meanie had told our host we would be there about 7 so we had plenty of time and an Ashhurst ride doesn't arrive early its just not herd off :lol:

after arriving and Chris and Lizz's in Ngatea we settled in and joked about how the concours could tow the sleep out away(actually there were alot of concours jokes all weekend)

Dinner was a BBQ so once again we were well feed and slept even better and bright in early too head south too catch up with cowboyz and sarge in Te Kuiti where we finally meet the velosianator

[dogsnbikes]

Day four
we leave heading to Te Kuiti sort of a straight line route as he had to meet Sarge and cowboyz there before heading to the Naki,so was a sense off excitement and sadness as we knew we had the awakino gorge and Mt Messenger too do but sadness as we all knew it was the end of an awesome fourdays away with alot laughter and shit being talked about,it was a trip that was satisfying enough to already be looking forward too the next one and yet tell ones bodies they had a decent ride......

We arrive in Te Kuiti too be meet by sarge and cowboyz,get soted and we are on our way we had fun through Awakino and raced too get in position too get evidence of the velosianator

the velosianator is unleashed
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Monnie leading the velosianator
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the rest of us talking shite
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As he passes its time too play catch-up and get too Mt Messenger it was about Mt Messenger when we seen a colourful car start pulling left then deciding too keep going too much traffic I guess or was he afriad of what we were being chased by "The velosianator"

Now it was time too have fun I was even kind enough too signal Sarge through after seeing what happened next :facepalm: Maybe I shouldn't have some corners are sharper than others aye John

after getting too NP it was time for a slower pace there were alot more police on the road Than any other part of the country we had been through this weekend ...

After doing our cards and some lunch it was time too head home and for the others it was just another stop before they got home......we all had a super weekend and alot of fun we had no victims too the Law or murphy:woohoo:

there were tears of joy from all the pisstakes no-one was ammuned


the Narley Hog and final shot of the weekend
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Until next time folks Thanks too all those that provided beds and meals, and too those that rode some of the way with us....

we will be back velosianator or not

[yod]

nice. mint weekend, pity we couldn't keep going for a couple more days, look at the bloody weather out there!

[dogsnbikes]

nice. mint weekend, pity we couldn't keep going for a couple more days, look at the bloody weather out there!

Well Mel did mention today it feels werid not being on the bike...I do have too go too Auckland on thrusday if your keen

[Maha]

Mint write-up Barry, massively brilliant weekend for riding.
Between myself and Owl, I think we got the colour of that other Daytona sorted...new colour called ...Smear:corn:

[yod]

Well Mel did mention today it feels werid not being on the bike...I do have too go too Auckland on thrusday if your keen

it is a bit odd to be sitting at a desk after 4 days non-stop on the bike

if i didn't have to work i probably would.....you gonna splash out on the bell?

[dogsnbikes]

not at this stage :innocent:

anyway I have too deliever the bold'or too Auckland so you coul say its a final ride maybe I can look at SH22

Smear sounds about right there Mark

[NZsarge]

What can I say, when the 14 want's to go it goes :laugh: nice write up Barry, that was my first experience of Mt Messenger, i'll know what to look out for next time...

[cowboyz]

nice writeup.. .. I had one day on the road... Im not sure I could handle another 3! its been bed all day for me!

[Meanie]

Well theres not much more i can add to that report Dogs, think you covered most of it. Poor ol Concours got a write bashing with all the jokes going round, think ill have to bring reinforcments next time.
F***ing awesome week end, weather was great, roads were mint and the company was FMS. Only thing missing as i look through the photos is green :sick: Great to see Sarge and Cowboyz aka "the Velocinater" in Ten Kuiti to meet up with us.
Realy enjoyed my own bed last night. Finish it off next week end then itll be another two years untill the next one i guess. Roll on the Southern Cross :woohoo:

[Meanie]

A link to my photos, hope it works
http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/2010FourPoints?authkey=Gv1sRgCNK0366kgavozQE#

[dogsnbikes]

Awesome photos James and Monnie.....certainly a few miles left in some of them :lol:

[Monie]

I remember at some point rideing along doing my own thing and looked up to see these two bike one a bit slower than the other thinking bloody slow rider where is your l plate... well blow me over it was mahia and mum so shut my mouth i thought... na i had to post what i was thinking.... really nice to catch up with you two... and sorry for my thinking.....


Yod does your ass still hurt yes .......



it was a mint weekend weather gods were out ....

[yod]

I remember at some point rideing along doing my own thing and looked up to see these two bike one a bit slower than the other thinking bloody slow rider where is your l plate... well blow me over it was mahia and mum so shut my mouth i thought... na i had to post what i was thinking.... really nice to catch up with you two... and sorry for my thinking.....


Yod does your ass still hurt yes .......



it was a mint weekend weather gods were out ....

actually, it is still a little tender, thanks for asking lol

but well worth it

[Mom]

well blow me over it was maha and mum so shut my mouth i thought...

Was a great weekend eh? Yeah, just a pootle for me, I did not even see you lot coming, lack of mirrors do that :pinch: Dogs went past first, what a lovely sound those triples make...

Then I saw the plates and knew it was you guys. Sorry I did not come back to the gas station with Mark, I was sore and tired out, scared shitless I would chuck my bike on the ground again :lol:

We must have a catch up again soon!

[dogsnbikes]

Well home for two days and I'm back on the road tomorrow,biggest problem I have is which way too go:facepalm: so many back roads too pick from :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

Well its over and prizes were pasted out and I must say what a haul we walked away with :woohoo:

and yes the Concours bashing continued complete with bondage photo's Yod if you May:innocent:

[NZsarge]

Well its over and prizes were pasted out and I must say what a haul we walked away with :woohoo:

and yes the Concours bashing continued complete with bondage photo's Yod if you May:innocent:

Yod did alright out of it eh... That trip 'round the island cost a lost less than it otherwise would have, good going. You too had a reasonable win fall I hear, nice.
By the way, were you aware that Suzuki in Palmerston North are selling Bell helmets now?

[dogsnbikes]

Bell helmets at freedom huh,hmmmm could be worth a trip over...yes was a bonus

[NZsarge]

Glad to hear it was you guys for the win this time, good to have a turn at being lucky... C'mon Lotto!

[dogsnbikes]

Glad to hear it was you guys for the win this time, good to have a turn at being lucky... C'mon Lotto!

I reakon......lotto would be sorta cool you would all get CT110's in your bike colours :lol:

[banditrider]

I reakon......lotto would be sorta cool you would all get CT110's in your bike colours :lol:

Not Urals?

[yod]

:rofl::rofl:

[Meanie]

Yea....... be wary of the mighty Concours you punks, dont want open that can of whoop arse...

[yod]

Yea....... be wary of the mighty Concours you punks, dont want open that can of whoop arse...

.....and a can of whoop arse from a Concours sized arse is a S C A R Y proposition :shit:

:lol:

[banditrider]

Yea....... be wary of the mighty Concours you punks, dont want open that can of whoop arse...

Hell yeah, I'm with ya brother - just say the word and we'll sort 'em out! :bash::ar15:

[dogsnbikes]

Hell yeah, I'm with ya brother - just say the word and we'll sort 'em out! :bash::ar15:

Is this a new one of those whoop arse reality shows now :corn::corn::corn:

just dont dress her arse up in a G-string you know thats a Nana knickers arse

[yod]

Is this a new one of those whoop arse reality shows now :corn::corn::corn:

just dont dress her arse up in a G-string you know thats a Nana knickers arse

isn't that a standard kawasaki accessory? Concours bloomers :killingme

[banditrider]

Right Meanie, I'm making a list...

[Owl]

list...

I think you may have just opened the door for a new angle:facepalm:

[Monie]

Yod where is the other photo of mel bad hair day....

[Meanie]

isn't that a standard kawasaki accessory? Concours bloomers :killingme

Says he who rides a big arse blackbird :finger:

[yod]

Says he who rides a big arse blackbird :finger:

it can't be that big, it's a track bike :woohoo:

[Meanie]

it can't be that big, it's a track bike :woohoo:

Yea...... theyre still all complaining about you hogging the track and having to squeeze passed. :shake:

[yod]

Yea...... theyre still all complaining about you hogging the track and having to squeeze passed. :shake:

trust me, there were plenty of people who had no trouble getting past me! :lol:

[cowboyz]

in the words of eminim.... round the outside........................

[Meanie]

trust me, there were plenty of people who had no trouble getting past me! :lol:

Great for the ego eh

[yod]

in the words of eminim.... round the outside........................


Great for the ego eh

:lol: shoudl've put the fekkin panniers back on, that mighta slowed them down a bit

[cowboyz]

:lol: shoudl've put the fekkin panniers back on, that mighta slowed them down a bit

good plan but if you didnt notice.. pitlane is only so wide.....

[yod]

good plan but if you didnt notice.. pitlane is only so wide.....

twin bridges :bleh:

[cowboyz]

yo say the meanist things!

[yod]

bad hair day

[banditrider]

Nicer day than when I was there...

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[dogsnbikes]

Nicer day than when I was there...

[/ATTACH]

Haven't you worked it out grey bike = grey clouds

yellow bike =:sunny:

[Meanie]

Its that time again with the Ulysess four points looming, got my registation filled out and looking forward to riding around the north island again. Got the bikes bookedf in for tyres and servicing, bring it on :woohoo:
Who else is doing it ???

[STJim]

Its that time again with the Ulysess four points looming, got my registation filled out and looking forward to riding around the north island again. Got the bikes bookedf in for tyres and servicing, bring it on :woohoo:
Who else is doing it ???

I am in again this year. The last time I did it was 2008 on my Guzzi. In those days I was known as "Guzzi Rider" This time it will be on an ST named "Silver Lining" Might see you on the road somewhere.
Cheers
Jim

[rebel]

Is there a link?
What dates, details etc...
Cheers.

[yod]

This thread needs resurrecting - only sixty days til we head for Lake Ferry :cool:

who's in?

[dogsnbikes]

This thread needs resurrecting - only sixty days til we head for Lake Ferry :cool:

who's in?

I wonder ???? Mel and I are doing lake ferry on the thrusday of labour weekend....but good news is that I only have 32days of work before fourpoints:2thumbsup

Oh don't know how upto date you are with the trip but we are thinking of heading to Gisborne on the Thrusday night something to do with meanies age I think:lol:

[Owl]

only sixty days til we head for Lake Ferry :cool:

who's in?

I might be into that! Good ride and all.

[SuperSonic]

Is this on Labour weekend? If so nope off to kune for holiday with family.

[dogsnbikes]

Is this on Labour weekend? If so nope off to kune for holiday with family.

Its the weekend before labour weekend for lake ferry

[SuperSonic]

Its the weekend before labour weekend for lake ferry

Sweet will put that on calendar, so rest of trip that is labour weekend then?


Just check Calendar, no good unless it is Sunday trip.

[yod]

I wonder ???? Mel and I are doing lake ferry on the thrusday of labour weekend....but good news is that I only have 32days of work before fourpoints:2thumbsup

Oh don't know how upto date you are with the trip but we are thinking of heading to Gisborne on the Thrusday night something to do with meanies age I think:lol:

all good....i'll just turn up

you cooking brekkie again? :niceone:

[yod]

Sweet will put that on calendar, so rest of trip that is labour weekend then?

yep usually four days on the bike (roughly 2700km) but sounds like the oldies wanna make it five....not that I care, the more the better :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

yep usually four days on the bike (roughly 2700km) but sounds like the oldies wanna make it five....not that I care, the more the better :lol:

No its BYO this year at a local cafe.......maydo katikati though,Thinks Al is keen this year so there is an extra day while he gets ready :lol:

[Meanie]

I have made an attempt to attach the registration form, hope it works

[Meanie]

yep usually four days on the bike (roughly 2700km) but sounds like the oldies wanna make it five....not that I care, the more the better :lol:

Not about being old its about being wise :bleh:

[Maha]

We wont be around Labour weekend, but we can fit 3 couples here for a night easily if theres a need, on any of the other weekends...just a thought. Offer is there.

[Madness]

Do you have to be over 40 to enter?

[Meanie]

We wont be around Labour weekend, but we can fit 3 couples here for a night easily if theres a need, on any of the other weekends...just a thought. Offer is there.
Thanks Maha, will keep that in mind

[banditrider]

Maybe...

Gotta a linky for the forms?

[dogsnbikes]

Maybe...

Gotta a linky for the forms?

Andrew contact Trish at trishbruce@vodafone.co.nz

[banditrider]

Andrew contact Trish at trishbruce@vodafone.co.nz

Thanks Barry! :niceone:

[yod]

Andrew contact Trish at trishbruce@vodafone.co.nz

Is she the usual contact for it? Best I get in touch....

[dogsnbikes]

..Is she the usual contact for it? Best I get in touch..



hope this works 268148

[yod]

hope this works 268148

nope :blink:

[dogsnbikes]

nope :blink:



Just email Trish then and she will send you a Form

[Gremlin]

I believe this is the one you want... ?

[yod]

I believe this is the one you want... ?

Legend, thanks mate.

[cowboyz]

dogs isnt cooking??? whats up wiht that???

Im not sure what im doing yet. Probably wont do east cape. maybe meet about auckland somewhere

[yod]

dogs isnt cooking??? whats up wiht that???

Im not sure what im doing yet. Probably wont do east cape. maybe meet about auckland somewhere

just doing the 3 points this year?

[Meanie]

Not sure how i stuffed it up last time but i had attatched the entry form in link below, but i see Gremlin sorted it.
Maybe a Mod can merge these threads

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152027-2012-Ulysess-Four-points-compass-rally

[Gremlin]

Maybe a Mod can merge these threads
Done. I've also given it what I think is a suitable title. Let me know if you want something else.

[yod]

Countdown is running...
http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/

[dogsnbikes]

dogs isnt cooking??? whats up wiht that???Im taking annual leave from cooking:motu:

Im not sure what im doing yet. so nothing has changed with you then:corn:

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[yod]

Im not sure what im doing yet. Probably wont do east cape. maybe meet about auckland somewhere


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The Volusinator rides again......

http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/Volusia/VL800_Volusia/2004_VL800_slvwhite_580.jpg

[cowboyz]

the vulsinator is no more :(


Got bit of a better bike this run. Might even be able to keep up

just got to find the time to do it!

[Meanie]

Hard being so popular eh

[banditrider]

So are you dudes visiting Lake Ferry this weekend?

[dogsnbikes]

So are you dudes visiting Lake Ferry this weekend?

Word is that Meanie & Monie are doing it Sunday and yod will do it sunday as well if its not raining other wise yod will do it Thrusday Labour weekend with Mel and I on our way to Gisborne

[trevf]

im doing lake ferry tomorow-thats the plan but might look out window in morning then decide as weather forcast not good

[yod]

im doing lake ferry tomorow-thats the plan but might look out window in morning then decide as weather forcast not good

That could be fairly wet 'n' wild!!

Hopefully not too bad on Sunday and we can get down there....

[banditrider]

The 'naki for me tomorrow (could be damp) and Lake Ferry Sunday.

[yod]

The 'naki for me tomorrow (could be damp) and Lake Ferry Sunday.

We'll be heading from Tauranga(ish) to Houhora on Saturday if you feel like a birthday run, when were you planning on doing the other two?

edit: that's next Saturday, not tomorrow!

[banditrider]

We'll be heading from Tauranga(ish) to Houhora on Saturday if you feel like a birthday run, when were you planning on doing the other two?

Yep, planning a birthday run. Heading to Whakataneish via East Cape on Friday, Houhora and then perhaps down to the Bay of Islands on Saturday, then home on Sunday. Not booking any accommodation - will just see how far I feel like riding each day.

My total route over both weekends is about 3,200km (5 days) if I take in all my diversions...

[yod]

Yep, planning a birthday run. Heading to Whakataneish via East Cape on Friday, Houhora and then perhaps down to the Bay of Islands on Saturday, then home on Sunday. Not booking any accommodation - will just see how far I feel like riding each day.

My total route over both weekends is about 3,200km (5 days) if I take in all my diversions...

We should see you out and about then (keep the phone on), we heading to Gizzy on Thursday, then round the cape on Friday too :niceone

[banditrider]

We should see you out and about then (keep the phone on), we heading to Gizzy on Thursday, then round the cape on Friday too :niceone

Yep, caught up with Meanie yesterday - was going to go down and meet him & Monie for lunch at Lake Ferry. You going Sunday too?

[yod]

Yep, caught up with Meanie yesterday - was going to go down and meet him & Monie for lunch at Lake Ferry. You going Sunday too?

yeah probably, unless the weather's shite, what time you going? wanna meet up at Rangitikei BP?

[banditrider]

yeah probably, unless the weather's shite, what time you going? wanna meet up at Rangitikei BP?

Can do, probably leave by 10?

[banditrider]

Quite damp out there, looks like I'm doing Rahotu on my way back home.

The rain started at Sanson but it was the building wind that made me wuss out - really getting up a bit in the exposed places. Turned back at Turakina, enjoyed the wet ride back through Marton & Halcombe.

[dogsnbikes]

understand that Andrew...it was like that last weekend and we opted for the car over the bike must be getting old and wiser:weird:

[banditrider]

understand that Andrew...it was like that last weekend and we opted for the car over the bike must be getting old and wiser:weird:

Yeah, I dunno if I'm getting any wiser but no rush to get that point and now it means I get to do the Awakino Gorge and Mt Messenger...

My jacket is making a nice puddle in the laundry...

[yod]

Can do, probably leave by 10?

Sounds like a plan, be there at 9:30 then, pm me your mobile mate, in case I blouse out lol


Quite damp out there, looks like I'm doing Rahotu on my way back home.

The rain started at Sanson but it was the building wind that made me wuss out - really getting up a bit in the exposed places. Turned back at Turakina, enjoyed the wet ride back through Marton & Halcombe.

Yeah looks like arse out there now....

[banditrider]

Fairly wet leaving Palmy and in and out of showers most of the way down. Plenty of fresh air to be had at Lake Ferry. Very nice ride back even with the odd little shower - managed to avoid the worst of it and very good run from Masterton to Pahiatua via Alfredton. The track was even dryish on the way back over.

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[dogsnbikes]

Fairly wet leaving Palmy and in and out of showers most of the way down. Plenty of fresh air to be had at Lake Ferry. Very nice ride back even with the odd little shower - managed to avoid the worst of it and very good run from Masterton to Pahiatua via Alfredton. The track was even dryish on the way back over.

Fresh was an understatement crossing the Cook straight this morning....

Is that a VTX with the plate KRIM on the left off your photo

[banditrider]

Fresh was an understatement crossing the Cook straight this morning....

Run out of paper bags?


Is that a VTX with the plate KRIM on the left off your photo

Sure is!

[dogsnbikes]

Run out of paper bags?



Sure is!

nah we encourage the over the rail method tends to save money,but the flash new walkin freezer shefving colapsed:lol:

then it took me over an hour too sort it out again:(

[trevf]

Did Wanganui to Lake Ferry today-wet as to Woodville then dry all way -nice tail wind on way home-doing the rest starting next sunday

[dogsnbikes]

Did Wanganui to Lake Ferry today-wet as to Woodville then dry all way -nice tail wind on way home-doing the rest starting next sunday

Looking forward to next weekend Mel and I are doing all Lake ferry on Thursday on our way to Gisborne......If we dont see you next weekend will see you in Palmy on the 27th

[banditrider]

Just back from the after-match function.

My write-up: http://banditrider.weebly.com/2012-four-points.html

[Owl]

My write-up:l (http://banditrider.weebly.com/2012-four-points.html)


Cool reading and think you need a bigger tank;)

[duckonin]

+ 1 enjoyed the read..

[Meanie]

Great write up Andrew, just rode it again while reading. Pleased I could help you get a prize

[yod]

Great write up Andrew, just rode it again while reading. Pleased I could help you get a prize

And big ups to BR for the $2!! :cool: and for Cowboyz not coming along so I could get the youngest rider prize :killingme

[banditrider]

Cool reading and think you need a bigger tank;)

Yeah, you can never have too much fuel!


+ 1 enjoyed the read..

Cheers!


Great write up Andrew, just rode it again while reading. Pleased I could help you get a prize

If you ever need some FMS lubricant let me know...

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And big ups to BR for the $2!! :cool: and for Cowboyz not coming along so I could get the youngest rider prize :killingme

About that, when can I come around and pick up my sleeves? ;)

[yod]

About that, when can I come around and pick up my sleeves? ;)

Sorry mate, sleeves are gone, swapped it....

Next time we go somewhere, I'll carry something for ya :msn-wink:

I like free stuff!

[banditrider]

I like free stuff!

It's not pink...

[yod]

It's not pink...

lol...that's what Meanie said...

you won't be able to spot me from a distance :bleh:

[Meanie]

Yeah, you can never have too much fuel!

Cheers!


If you ever need some FMS lubricant let me know...


About that, when can I come around and pick up my sleeves? ;)

Cant believe they make a FMS lubricant...:rofl:



Sorry mate, sleeves are gone, swapped it....

Next time we go somewhere, I'll carry something for ya :msn-wink:

I like free stuff!

Better find some die or a pink rain cover for it :bleh:
looks pretty good though

[Maha]

Sorry mate, sleeves are gone, swapped it....

Next time we go somewhere, I'll carry something for ya :msn-wink:

I like free stuff!

How much are they Jono?...heard about them packs on Saturday...I want one, and pink is didly dido mate :eek:

[banditrider]

Got a letter today...

[dogsnbikes]

Got a letter today...

you requesting a photo?

[banditrider]

you requesting a photo?

Yeah, wanna frame it - after all it's gonna cost me $30...

[Gremlin]

Yeah, wanna frame it - after all it's gonna cost me $30...
With that bullet you call a motorcycle, I'd be stoked and feeling lucky it was only $30... :laugh:

[banditrider]

With that bullet you call a motorcycle, I'd be stoked and feeling lucky it was only $30... :laugh:

That friggin 90 zone on SH2 wasn't there last time I went through. And it beats me as to why its there now...

[Gremlin]

That friggin 90 zone on SH2 wasn't there last time I went through. And it beats me as to why its there now...
Ah... the "safer speed zone". You had 80kph and 100kph figured out, knew the revs, how the bike felt... time for a new zone. Cops hit it like crazy when it was first put in. It can be an absolute crawl during busy weekends and the new piece apparently avoids a black spot... then they put the 90 in. Killed off the small town that was barely existing before as well (Mangatawhiri).

[banditrider]

Ah... the "safer speed zone". You had 80kph and 100kph figured out, knew the revs, how the bike felt... time for a new zone. Cops hit it like crazy when it was first put in. It can be an absolute crawl during busy weekends and the new piece apparently avoids a black spot... then they put the 90 in. Killed off the small town that was barely existing before as well (Mangatawhiri).

Should have been doing 2,600rpm, not 2,700...

Yeah, have been through there when it's busy and its not fun. Mangatawhiri is on the invoice so it must still exist.

My first camera ticket - and I was being such a good boy that weekend.

[yod]

How much are they Jono?...heard about them packs on Saturday...I want one, and pink is didly dido mate :eek:

$269 rrp I think, I'm still using the RED one for tootling to work, etc, don't wanna get the noice shiny one soiled!! :laugh:



My first camera ticket - and I was being such a good boy that weekend.

ah what a bugger, I've been waiting to see if I get one actually, I spotted a rather suspicious Toyota Previa as I was passing a string of cars on SH@ heading towards Auckland on the Saturday, wasn't quite sure if I slammed the anchors on in time

[banditrider]

ah what a bugger, I've been waiting to see if I get one actually, I spotted a rather suspicious Toyota Previa as I was passing a string of cars on SH@ heading towards Auckland on the Saturday, wasn't quite sure if I slammed the anchors on in time

Hyundai's seem to be the van of choice these days...

[yod]

Hyundai's seem to be the van of choice these days...

sneaky fuckers have got all sorts out there now!

[Gremlin]

Us Aucklanders just love you tourists coming visiting with all your money and stuff :lol:

[banditrider]

Us Aucklanders just love you tourists coming visiting with all your money and stuff :lol:

Wait until you're down here next - oh wait, is that this weekend?

[Meanie]

I got a reminder to pay my toll road tax, totally forgot when I got home, no speeding tickets……yet

[yod]

I got a reminder to pay my toll road tax, totally forgot when I got home, no speeding tickets……yet

lol you too!! $7.90 ffs...ahwell....worth it for a pootle round the island :Punk:

[dogsnbikes]

Only cost me $2.20:laugh: I perferred to invest in fuel companies:confused:

[Gremlin]

Wait until you're down here next - oh wait, is that this weekend?
uh... yup *gulp*

:confused:

I'll see you twice, as we northern chaps are confused, so start in Turangi and do it backwards.

[banditrider]

uh... yup *gulp*

:confused:

I'll see you twice, as we northern chaps are confused, so start in Turangi and do it backwards.

At the windmills perhaps?

This can't possibly be me...

272796

[yod]

This can't possibly be me...


jeebus, 95 in a 90 zone, you maniac!

:facepalm:

[Owl]

jeebus, 95 in a 90 zone, you maniac!

:facepalm:

Yes, think of the children Andrew!:nono:

[banditrider]

jeebus, 95 in a 90 zone, you maniac!

:facepalm:

I was surprised, don't think the Connie's ever been that quick.


Yes, think of the children Andrew!:nono:

I think they were either in bed or watching what passes for Saturday morning cartoons these days. Bring back Wile E Coyote!

[Gremlin]

jeebus, 95 in a 90 zone, you maniac!

:facepalm:
farken ridiculous to do people for 5kph over... :mellow: