How about some motard riders in Auckland?

[bosslady]

Any around? I've seen at least a couple in my travels around the shore but admittedly don't notice too many about. Would be keen to try and get some tips or learn some sweet skills. Currently I take corners way slower on the drz than I did my gn! embarrassing...

[Grizzo]

They only come out on a full moon.

[badlieutenant]

*waves* :D

[bosslady]

*waves* :D

Do you get up to much hooliganism on your tard? :lol:

[badlieutenant]

Do you get up to much hooliganism on your tard? :lol:
try to behave round town. not really the place to go stupid. since fitting this new carb I have noticed a tenancy to pop wheels tho. I prefer to find twisty b roads and push it along a tad. I'm enjoying not looking at the Speedo every few seconds as was the case with the vfr. a few of the welly riders know that the vfr goes ok but it likes to cruise at 120~140 which was alright in the 90s but not cool now. You will know my bike as it is not pretty :shifty:

[ellipsis]

. You will know my bike as it is not pretty :shifty:

...correct...but beauty is not the name of the game...is it?...or do i have it all wrong?...

[badlieutenant]

...correct...but beauty is not the name of the game...is it?...or do i have it all wrong?...

hell no. have better things to do than polish a bike. Not like I can see what it looks like when Im riding it. As it is I get lots of stares on this. People possibly thinking "wtf??". More important to me is how it runs/handles :D

[bosslady]

hell no. have better things to do than polish a bike. Not like I can see what it looks like when Im riding it. As it is I get lots of stares on this. People possibly thinking "wtf??". More important to me is how it runs/handles :D
what kind of road gear are ya wearing?

[badlieutenant]

what kind of road gear are ya wearing?
quasimoto black leathers and black boots. I never inteneded to look like a madmax prob but .....oh well :facepalm:

[bosslady]

Here's some pics of my new baby

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286826&d=1377412931
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286830&d=1377413018
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286825&d=1377412931

and a few more pics here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4685

[haydes55]

Here's some pics of my new baby


and a few more pics here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4685

Ooo she's beautiful. Gone out for a decent ride this weekend? Getting more confident?

[bosslady]

Ooo she's beautiful. Gone out for a decent ride this weekend? Getting more confident? Apart from riding down to Taupo on Thu night, track day on Friday and riding back on Friday night I haven't done anything else as I've had the kids this weekend. Will really take some getting used to though as I was way fucking quicker around corners on the freaking GN, this is the wierdest feeling ever on this bike. Also my upshifting is retarded and don't get me started on my down shifting LOL.

[badlieutenant]

very nice ride there. muffler looks like it might be a bit more free flow than stock :D
how did the track day go ?? and what are the seats like on the 400sm long distance ? 650's are notorious for having the same comfort levels as a peanut butter sandwhich on a plank :/

[bosslady]

very nice ride there. muffler looks like it might be a bit more free flow than stock :D
how did the track day go ?? and what are the seats like on the 400sm long distance ? 650's are notorious for having the same comfort levels as a peanut butter sandwhich on a plank :/
Yea not sure what other drz's sound like but love her sound for sure.. especially when she pops in down shifting... Track day was total arse, I just wasn't enough used to the bike and the track was wet for the better part of the day so new bike + unfavourable weather = me very nervous. I swear I was much faster around corners on the gn. Never mind, I will get there! Yea I can confirm the seat isn't that great, I had a sore lower back when I got back to Auckland that's for sure but I guess the bonus is you can stand up on the pegs and stretch your legs although I guess it probably looks weird to people in their cars. It's not the seat that concerned me though it was the wind coming off huge trucks if I was riding directly behind one, it literally shook me around, pretty scary at some points.

[strandedinnz]

Here's some pics of my new baby

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286826&d=1377412931
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286830&d=1377413018
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286825&d=1377412931

and a few more pics here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4685

Nice! Has that shiney "no-one has binned me yet" look :-)

[strandedinnz]

Apparently the seat on my DR-Z was made by "McDonald motor Trimmers" (http://www.trimit.co.nz/) and VERY comfy it is too!
DR Trim (http://www.drtrim.co.nz) in Morrinsville do really nice work as well, went with a mate of mine there to get his CB250 redone, took 2 hours looked great!

Does you partner work at Colemans ? I was talking with the sales guy there on friday when my bike was being done he mentioned his partner was going to a track day that day ... he saw the seat on my bike and commented on it :-)

[bosslady]

Nice! Has that shiney "no-one has binned me yet" look :-) Nah it's been dropped, has some minor scraps on a lever, plastics and bits, nothing big.


Apparently the seat on my DR-Z was made by "McDonald motor Trimmers" (http://www.trimit.co.nz/) and VERY comfy it is too!
DR Trim (http://www.drtrim.co.nz) in Morrinsville do really nice work as well, went with a mate of mine there to get his CB250 redone, took 2 hours looked great!

Does you partner work at Colemans ? I was talking with the sales guy there on friday when my bike was being done he mentioned his partner was going to a track day that day ... he saw the seat on my bike and commented on it :-)
My partner is imaginary, so, the answer is no :lol:

[testastretta]

Nice bike. Looks cool. Bet it barks good too. Just an observation, I have never had Contisport Attack tyres so they are probably ok, but they look to me to be mounted in different directions.

[bosslady]

Nice bike. Looks cool. Bet it barks good too. Just an observation, I have never had Contisport Attack tyres so they are probably ok, but they look to me to be mounted in different directions.What do you mean?

[testastretta]

Your tyres are directional. Meaning that they are designed to rotate in a certain direction. There will be an arrow marked on the sidewall that will indicate correct rotation.
After a google search I think they are mounted correctly. Just looked a bit unusual to me.

[bosslady]

Your tyres are directional. Meaning that they are designed to rotate in a certain direction. There will be an arrow marked on the sidewall that will indicate correct rotation.
After a google search I think they are mounted correctly. Just looked a bit unusual to me.I see what you mean and nah yea I think they're ok, pretty sure the tyres dude at the track day would av pointed it out to me but I can see why you'd think that, it does look a bit wierd.

[hamd0g]

you would think the motard would be a much more popular style to ride, so much fun at every turn, every little bump, jump, hump, traffic island, all little ramps to launch from.... red light queues? traffic jams? effortless on the motard, very cheap on gas, costs me 13cents per km for gas. not to mention alleyways, parks, carparks, however, im not a huge fan of a lonnng ride though.

[haydes55]

you would think the motard would be a much more popular style to ride, so much fun at every turn, every little bump, jump, hump, traffic island, all little ramps to launch from.... red light queues? traffic jams? effortless on the motard, very cheap on gas, costs me 13cents per km for gas. not to mention alleyways, parks, carparks, however, im not a huge fan of a lonnng ride though.

Even though it only had a fraction of the power, I still love my little tard. Ideal bike at the moment would be a 990smt. Or a dorsoduro. Or a hypermotard (yea that's not really a motard but I sat on one and it's so comfy). Tards are perfect for everything except touring. But still better tourers than sportsbikes.

[badlieutenant]

Even though it only had a fraction of the power, I still love my little tard. Ideal bike at the moment would be a 990smt. Or a dorsoduro. Or a hypermotard (yea that's not really a motard but I sat on one and it's so comfy). Tards are perfect for everything except touring. But still better tourers than sportsbikes.

Sort of why I went with a dr tard and not the highly strung performance beasts out there. I can do long distance on mine. Gravel roads with road tyres are good fun too.
More comfortable than the vfr (which Ive ridden to welly from the Bay of islands in one day rides over 60 times).
Chock chasers for the win :D
still have the vfr tho. Hard to let go of a bike that yourv had for 20yrs and still starts first pop :/

[badlieutenant]

some clear weather this weekend.....

[strandedinnz]

Going out for a bimble would be nice .. but fathers day this weekend so I've got to practice being surprised and amazed by the offerings from my boys ;)

[GSXRjohn]

Sounds good I would be keen I also need to update my user name

John

[bosslady]

I *might* go out for a ride on the beach on Sunday, have to check with a friend (leathel) first. Would be fun to learn how to wheelie if I can and the sand is certainly softer than the road... I am riding down to Hampton Downs in the morning and then possibly going on a ride with a (non-motard) friend on Saturday afternoon if any one is keen?

[kevfromcoro]

Iam in Australia at the mo.... took out a suzzi 1400.. boring. just gum trees and stupid kangaroos, which tend to hop out in front of ya. have owned quite a few bikes. last was a TDM. 850. but I found it very top heavy. and I assed of it a few times. had a v strom 650 in NZ.. good bike. then a DR 650. that was good, got a bit light in the front on the road....
Iam coming back to nz. and looking for a motard. haven't got room to work on it .. as I will be living on a boat.
have got somewhere to leave the bike...
I think KTM have a 690 tard... does anyone know about them? have heard they are quite good bikes..
Australia isn't that great really. the shelias drive me mad when they open there mouths..
were I live has got a few snakes. mainly browns... 1 bite and ya got about 45 minutes to get to hospital.
sitting here a few days ago. and looked up.. there was a spider in a web.
I got out some spray.. and shot it.. then a bigger spider comes out. now iam a kiwi. I don't know much about spiders. I caught it in a jar....
an aussie mate turns up.. and asked what it was. FUK.. he said.. don't touch it.
it was a black widow.... dangerous things....
have just got back from the philippenes... didn't do any biking there.... theres people everwhere. but had a bit of fun... had a bit of a look on retardme for a motard.. but iam not in a hurry..... something will come up.

[leathel]

I *might* go out for a ride on the beach on Sunday, have to check with a friend (leathel) first. Would be fun to learn how to wheelie if I can and the sand is certainly softer than the road... I am riding down to Hampton Downs in the morning and then possibly going on a ride with a (non-motard) friend on Saturday afternoon if any one is keen?

It is a shame you could make it as it was a great day on the beach...... but with the call out I had to shoot that deer making me later and your commitments in the afternoon you would not have ended up with much beach time

This could have been you :P

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Love doing power slides on the beach :D

We did over 20 k's + the playing in one spot (quad with the gps was parked up)

[JiB]

Can any one recommend a space in Auckland to mess around in/get used to a motard/not annoy other people? I have two days leave I have to use this month so during work hours would work too.

Have just ordered a Husky, can't wait till it arrives! :2thumbsup

[bosslady]

Can any one recommend a space in Auckland to mess around in/get used to a motard/not annoy other people? I have two days leave I have to use this month so during work hours would work too.

Have just ordered a Husky, can't wait till it arrives! :2thumbsup
Ditto would love to know!

[FlangMasterJ]

Have just ordered a Husky, can't wait till it arrives! :2thumbsup

Awesome! What'd you get?

[JiB]

Awesome! What'd you get?

SM450R :)

Just have to watch where I put my foot down (27" inseam :laugh:).

[FlangMasterJ]

SM450R :)

Just have to watch where I put my foot down (27" inseam :laugh:).

Lean it far enough over and it won't matter.

[redhat]

I'm around Whenuapai on my 'tard if anyone is keen for a ride sometime. Bound to get my full licence soon and loving the motard style... think I will upgrade to a bigger motard soon. :headbang:

[bosslady]

Sunday maybe?

[bosslady]

So, fellow motard riders, have any of you done some mods on your bikes?

I just bought some HEL braided brakes front and rear, trans red with red ends, kinda looks like this:

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And also a black peg eliminator looks like this:

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And some TT Case Savers:


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Pay for it all next week hopefully arrive in the next 2-3 weeks I'm guessing.

[bosslady]

Once that's done I'm going to get some black zeta handguards with integrated indicators and red bars so I can remove the hory stock ones. I'll probably also get some powermadd mirrors which will fit inside the handguards. Will look like this
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[FlangMasterJ]

Nice, just don't be unoriginal and get that hideous Acerbis Cyclops headlight.

[bosslady]

Nice, just don't be unoriginal and get that hideous Acerbis Cyclops headlight.
I'd like to change the headlight at some point. To what I don't know, but I think that ones a while away.

[strandedinnz]

So, fellow motard riders, have any of you done some mods on your bikes?

I just bought some HEL braided brakes front and rear, trans red with red ends, kinda looks like this:

And also a black peg eliminator looks like this:

And some TT Case Savers:

Pay for it all next week hopefully arrive in the next 2-3 weeks I'm guessing.

New brake lines, case savers and a better skid plate are on my agenda too .. but if you remove the rear foot pegs where are you going to stand when doing the big wheelies ? ;)

[bosslady]

New brake lines, case savers and a better skid plate are on my agenda too .. but if you remove the rear foot pegs where are you going to stand when doing the big wheelies ? ;)

Good point I can always put them back on!

[strandedinnz]

Back on topic .. any plans for a Motard Meetup when the sunny weather decides to make an appearance ?

[bosslady]

Weekend after next maybe? I.e. 28/29

[JiB]

Would recommend going to to Warkworth via Puhoi Pub via Coatesville.

I did that last weekend, took the gravel detour (I think it was Upper Waiwera Rd?) to Puhoi. Was awesome. just make sure you fill up in Silverdale, I nearly ran out of reserve between Puhoi and Warkworth. Filled up 5 times on the one trip haha.

Roads of note:
Ridge Rd, off Riverhead Coatesville
And my favourite - Woodcock Rd near Warkworth

I'm a noob, so YMMV on how awesome you find the the roads.

[bosslady]

Would recommend going to to Warkworth via Puhoi Pub via Coatesville.

I did that last weekend, took the gravel detour (I think it was Upper Waiwera Rd?) to Puhoi. Was awesome. just make sure you fill up in Silverdale, I nearly ran out of reserve between Puhoi and Warkworth. Filled up 5 times on the one trip haha.

Roads of note:
Ridge Rd, off Riverhead Coatesville
And my favourite - Woodcock Rd near Warkworth

I'm a noob, so YMMV on how awesome you find the the roads.
I wish I had a sense of direction, I'm happy to follow others lol

[leathel]

I am leading the Pie and Pint run next Sunday for the fat bikers, Starting Papakura Autobahn, to Kihikihi for a pie, back to Waingaro for a pint then home..... via SH22 for some and SH1 for the rest :)

What K's do you get on a tank.... Might have to throw some fuel in the saddle bags :P (or do another regroup at a fuel station)

[bosslady]

The most amount of miles I've done before hitting reserve is 93.4, whatever that converts to in kms I dunno

[pete-blen]

The most amount of miles I've done before hitting reserve is 93.4, whatever that converts to in kms I dunno

around 150km

[Maha]

around 150km

155.67kms to be exact...the equation is Miles divided by .6 equals

[pete-blen]

155.67kms to be exact...the equation is Miles divided by .6 equals

:niceone:......................................... ..........................

[JiB]

I have to put my reserve on at 80-90km :(

It's jetted leaner now with a shorter reserve draw....hopefully it's a bit better!

[haydes55]

I have to put my reserve on at 80-90km :(

It's jetted leaner now with a shorter reserve draw....hopefully it's a bit better!


With an 8l tank? My klx300 got 170km on the 7l main tank then had a 4l separate reserve tank.

[pete-blen]

I have to put my reserve on at 80-90km :(

It's jetted leaner now with a shorter reserve draw....hopefully it's a bit better!

I have to put up with 350k to the fuel light... all dry at just over 500k...

[bosslady]

With an 8l tank? My klx300 got 170km on the 7l main tank then had a 4l separate reserve tank.
Apparently my bike gets to 110 miles (170ks?) On main, which is 8L. Reserve is only 2 litres.

[Madness]

155.67kms to be exact...the equation is Miles divided by .6 equals

Or more correctly 150.3km. 1 mile = 1.609km.

[bosslady]

Actually 93.4 miles equals 150.31 km. Hah, Google for the win.

[JiB]

With an 8l tank? My klx300 got 170km on the 7l main tank then had a 4l separate reserve tank.

7.58 L tank... including reserve. My reserve is just a raised feed in the main tank.

[bosslady]

New brake lines, case savers and a better skid plate are on my agenda too .. but if you remove the rear foot pegs where are you going to stand when doing the big wheelies ? ;)
What kind of skid plate were you thinking?

[strandedinnz]

What kind of skid plate were you thinking?

Something like this : MSR (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MSR-Aircraft-Quality-Aluminum-Skid-Plate-2005-2013-Suzuki-DR-Z400SM-446-/181153156320?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2d91cce0&_uhb=1)

Just after something a bit thicker than what Suzuki provides, the case savers are also a must, and I'm also tempted to get some better axel sliders, the Big Knobs (http://www.bigknobs.com.au/) ones are nice, may be a little on the high price side but I've been told they are good .. and the guy making them is an Aucklander living in Oz.

[strandedinnz]

Apparently my bike gets to 110 miles (170ks?) On main, which is 8L. Reserve is only 2 litres.

I get 175km to reserve, slightly more if I don't thrash it so much .. but thrashing doesn't seem to make a huge difference .. here's my Fuelly (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/MarkinNZ/drz400sm) stats :-)

[bosslady]

Something like this : MSR (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MSR-Aircraft-Quality-Aluminum-Skid-Plate-2005-2013-Suzuki-DR-Z400SM-446-/181153156320?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2d91cce0&_uhb=1)

Just after something a bit thicker than what Suzuki provides, the case savers are also a must, and I'm also tempted to get some better axel sliders, the Big Knobs (http://www.bigknobs.com.au/) ones are nice, may be a little on the high price side but I've been told they are good .. and the guy making them is an Aucklander living in Oz.
Ohhh those knobs look cool! I'd love some pick up ones! Why those sliders though?

[strandedinnz]

The sliders that come on the SM are are a bit naff in that they can get pulled out when sliding alone the road, the Big Knobs have a steel pin all the way through, so more chance for them to stay on the bike taking the damage then coming off and the forks/swingarm taking the damage.

Plus they got recommended here on KB so they must be good right ? ;)

[strandedinnz]

Weekend after next maybe? I.e. 28/29

If it's nice weather I'd be up for a ride ... which area and what terrain ? :)

[bosslady]

If it's nice weather I'd be up for a ride ... which area and what terrain ? :)
Leathel mentioned he is doing a pie and beer run or something so could do that, or something else? Could be interesting.

[leathel]

Leathel mentioned he is doing a pie and beer run or something so could do that, or something else? Could be interesting.

It has found its way on here....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3092&day=2013-9-29&c=all


Pie and pint run, with the option of some windy roads on the way home on 22 if you like, but if going out 22 you Motard riders will need to fill at Ngaruawahia or cart some gas to top up at Wangaro, or go out to Huntly and home on SH1 like a bunch will be, still some tighter stuff but opens up to some open windy roads :)

[bosslady]

Tee hee hee. Just paid for my new bits, don't know how long they will take to come in though. Will be interesting to see if there is much of a difference with the brakes. Also not sure what silicone to use to attach the case savers?

[strandedinnz]

Tee hee hee. Just paid for my new bits, don't know how long they will take to come in though. Will be interesting to see if there is much of a difference with the brakes. Also not sure what silicone to use to attach the case savers?

Personally I'd not silicone them on, I'd get some of that velcro tape with the sticky back, then if you need to get it off you can :) Though finding some tape that won't come off once warmed up might be a bit awkward.

[leathel]

I have some gear that will glue but you will not be getting it off in a hurry....or adhesive tape that will stick it and can be removed....with effort and it should handle the heat :)

[bosslady]

Personally I'd not silicone them on, I'd get some of that velcro tape with the sticky back, then if you need to get it off you can :) Though finding some tape that won't come off once warmed up might be a bit awkward.


I have some gear that will glue but you will not be getting it off in a hurry....or adhesive tape that will stick it and can be removed....with effort and it should handle the heat :)
Why would I want to take it off? Might have to think more on this one but I'd have thought you'd want it on there proper in case you're in an accident?

[leathel]

Why would I want to take it off? Might have to think more on this one but I'd have thought you'd want it on there proper in case you're in an accident?

when that one is well worn you may want a new one.... easy to fit permanently

[pete-blen]

Tee hee hee. Just paid for my new bits, don't know how long they will take to come in though. Will be interesting to see if there is much of a difference with the brakes.

If your standard brake lines were 20 years old you might notice a diffrents.... but your bike is still quite new...
so yer most lightly won't as it will be so small...

[bosslady]

If your standard brake lines were 20 years old you might notice a diffrents.... but your bike is still quite new...
so yer most lightly won't as it will be so small...
Braided meant to be much better for harder braking but will wait and see. Will need to look at brake pads and fluid change perhaps as the brakes feel shit, guess I could just be used to them now though.

[strandedinnz]

Why would I want to take it off? Might have to think more on this one but I'd have thought you'd want it on there proper in case you're in an accident?

Just had a little look at the TT savers on their website ... I think they screw on anyway, looks like the saver goes right over and has passthrough holes for the original bolts ... be interesting to have a looksie at yours when you get them :)

[bosslady]

Just had a little look at the TT savers on their website ... I think they screw on anyway, looks like the saver goes right over and has passthrough holes for the original bolts ... be interesting to have a looksie at yours when you get them :)
Sure thing!!!

[strandedinnz]

It has found its way on here....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3092&day=2013-9-29&c=all


Pie and pint run, with the option of some windy roads on the way home on 22 if you like, but if going out 22 you Motard riders will need to fill at Ngaruawahia or cart some gas to top up at Wangaro, or go out to Huntly and home on SH1 like a bunch will be, still some tighter stuff but opens up to some open windy roads :)

I have the approval of her indoors to go out this sunday :) I'll drop a PM for details.

[bosslady]

I have the approval of her indoors to go out this sunday :) I'll drop a PM for details.

seems like I'm in too!

[strandedinnz]

cool .. will you have the blingy bits on your bike by then ? :-)

[bosslady]

cool .. will you have the blingy bits on your bike by then ? :-)
Nah package was sent yesterday and will apparently take 7-10 days to get here.

[leathel]

Info for the Sunday ride is here (if you are on facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/events/144945449035379/?fref=ts

Gas stops at 140 k's then after another 60 k's to ensure you Motard riders dont need another stop

Weather is looking OK with the front holding off until later in the evening, Long after the ride :D

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[bosslady]

looks like a nice day for a ride...

[nerrrd]

looks like a nice day for a ride...

Well I'd be keen for this afternoon, if you don't mind slumming it with a non-motard rider. Some strong winds out there though.

[leathel]

Well I'd be keen for this afternoon, if you don't mind slumming it with a non-motard rider. Some strong winds out there though.

Still be a bit windy this arvo....you want to head down to Kihi Kihi tomorrow with the the Fat Bikers pie and pint ride? should be a nice we ride, Wont be a fast one up front but some nice roads to travel, Looks like 25-30 bikes at this stage :)

Raining here ATM....just got home from a push bike ride...just in time :D

[nerrrd]

OK that'd be great, thanks leathel :niceone:.

Just went from home to StLuke's via Onehunga, would not be pleasant on a small, tall, upright bike. And now raining here too...crap.

[bosslady]

Well I'd be keen for this afternoon, if you don't mind slumming it with a non-motard rider. Some strong winds out there though.

Sorry I didn't see this post, text me next time :)

Anyway I won't be out tomorrow need to save my pennies to pay for my speeding ticket, so I don't deserve pies and beer! I'll stay home and be a good girl, I've had a big day anyway, need a rest.

[nerrrd]

Sorry I didn't see this post, text me next time :)

Wouldn't have mattered, had a bad allergic reaction to something today and almost passed out, still feeling a bit shaky so won't be going anywhere for a while :(. Sorry David.

[bosslady]

Wouldn't have mattered, had a bad allergic reaction to something today and almost passed out, still feeling a bit shaky so won't be going anywhere for a while :(. Sorry David.

Oh dear! hope you're ok!

[nerrrd]

Oh dear! hope you're ok!

Cheers, bizarrely enough it was the eyedrops they gave me at my eye test today...embarrassing but they were nice about it. Rode the bike the short way home, then my luverly elderly parents offered to come and take me back to their place for some TLC. Still got a headache and that 'somethings not quite right' feeling.

[leathel]

Anyway I won't be out tomorrow need to save my pennies to pay for my speeding ticket, so I don't deserve pies and beer! I'll stay home and be a good girl, I've had a big day anyway, need a rest.


Yeah I just paid mine from the trip ti Mikes .... going a tad quick towing the trailer :crazy:

[leathel]

Cheers, bizarrely enough it was the eyedrops they gave me at my eye test today...embarrassing but they were nice about it. Rode the bike the short way home, then my luverly elderly parents offered to come and take me back to their place for some TLC. Still got a headache and that 'somethings not quite right' feeling.

I hope all is well :)

[bosslady]

Yeah I just paid mine from the trip ti Mikes .... going a tad quick towing the trailer :crazy: Ouch how much?

[leathel]

Ouch how much?

$120, was doing 106 down hill...bugger it I was watching my speed trying to keep my speed under 10K's over

[nzspokes]

Wouldn't have mattered, had a bad allergic reaction to something today and almost passed out, still feeling a bit shaky so won't be going anywhere for a while :(. Sorry David.

I would be asking them what is in the drops and seeing your doctor. If you come across that product again the reaction will be worse.

You need to know what it is.

Im allergic to Penicillin. If I touch it the result is dramatic. I cant even give it to my kids in case I accidentally touch a pill.

[nerrrd]

I would be asking them what is in the drops and seeing your doctor. If you come across that product again the reaction will be worse.

Thanks, oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (??) apparently. Off to the doc tomorrow, anyways, back to motards...

[nzspokes]

Thanks, oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (??) apparently. Off to the doc tomorrow, anyways, back to motards...

Jebus, I think I uesd that today to kill moss.

[Bonzo]

Would be keen for a Motard meet. was thinking about putting together a meetup.com Motard group for auckland or NZ. what do you think!?

[The Singing Chef]

I'm down for a motard meet. Always a bit of fun.

[Bonzo]

Supermoto Sunday here we come whoop whoop!

[bosslady]

Sounds good. Im in Manfield this weekend though. I saw this video and thought of this thread.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIzcvlaw7fE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Bonzo]

Sounds good. Im in Manfield this weekend though. I saw this video and thought of this thread.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIzcvlaw7fE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Haha yer Jake brings up some pretty valid points in some of his vids! I would like to see us getting a group together like that.

[bosslady]

Haha yer Jake brings up some pretty valid points in some of his vids! I would like to see us getting a group together like that.

would be pretty sweet. Wish i knew somewhere to go play!

[Bonzo]

would be pretty sweet. Wish i knew somewhere to go play!

no fear bosslady we are on the case! feel free to suggest cool names for our new FB site group page thingy :2thumbsup

[strandedinnz]

MotardedNZ ?

Motarded-Kiwis ?

MotardedKBers ?

I suck at names :-)

[Bonzo]

MotardedNZ ?

Motarded-Kiwis ?

MotardedKBers ?

I suck at names :-)

haha you ain't that bad!


ZondaX15 suggested North Island Super Tards

[bosslady]

no fear bosslady we are on the case! feel free to suggest cool names for our new FB site group page thingy :2thumbsup
Gosh I wouldn't have a clue.

I'll have a think on it.

[bosslady]

I reckon a whole bunch of us motards should go for a trip and do a track day. I just finished up at manfield. Not the fastest of course but was bloody brilliant and heaps of fun!

[Bonzo]

I reckon a whole bunch of us motards should go for a trip and do a track day. I just finished up at manfield. Not the fastest of course but was bloody brilliant and heaps of fun!

Defiantly! Just in the middle of moving house atm! but as soon as I'm done I'll be a lot more proactive with getting some meets and track days on the go.

all info will be on https://www.facebook.com/groups/534429496638730/

[Kendoll]

Bosslady have I seen you riding through the Mount Eden shops occasionally in the mornings? There's a lady on a black DRZ and she looks like she knows her stuff, so if that's you, I have no idea why you think you need help :P

I wouldn't call mine a motard, but has a motard-ish riding position and it's the best bloody bike I've ever had, so easy to handle even for a fairly heavy thou. It's certainly a bit of a change from the old sports bikes eh! If you're ever looking for a riding buddy I'm around, although I wouldn't be able to give many pointers haha.

[BuzzardNZ]

I have no idea why you think you need help :P



It's not her riding skills that need help...

[nerrrd]

It's not her riding skills that need help...

Know her well, do you? Kiwibiker, the home of uninformed comment.

Well I've never met you either, so here's my uninformed 2c about you: you suck.

[bosslady]

Bosslady have I seen you riding through the Mount Eden shops occasionally in the mornings? There's a lady on a black DRZ and she looks like she knows her stuff, so if that's you, I have no idea why you think you need help :P

I wouldn't call mine a motard, but has a motard-ish riding position and it's the best bloody bike I've ever had, so easy to handle even for a fairly heavy thou. It's certainly a bit of a change from the old sports bikes eh! If you're ever looking for a riding buddy I'm around, although I wouldn't be able to give many pointers haha.
Not sure if that were me or not but I live in Mt Roskill so its possible, did I have a red helmet on? If not then thats not me, lol.

Know her well, do you? Kiwibiker, the home of uninformed comment.

Well I've never met you either, so here's my uninformed 2c about you: you suck.
Hehe

[Tigadee]

Not sure if that were me or not but I live in Mt Roskill so its possible, did I have a red helmet on? If not then thats not me.

Actually it's a black helmet with a big ass red stripe down the middle... Also she'll be the black motard filtering through traffic doing mirror 'high-fives'. :whistle:

[bosslady]

Anyone keen to ride tomorrow? Some of us are going out.

[nzspokes]

Anyone keen to ride tomorrow? Some of us are going out.

Im heading out tomorrow. Dont know when. And im not on a Motard. Although my bike kinda looks like one.

[bosslady]

Where do you reckon you'll venture to?

[nerrrd]

Anyone keen to ride tomorrow? Some of us are going out.

Just saw this, I'd be keen. Installed something called a "Booster Plug" on my bike today, be interested to try it out. Supposed to be an easy 10 minute job, took me two hours...usual story. Also I'll definitely be wearing a hat when not on the bike, due to the unpleasant after effects of sunburn. :o


And im not on a Motard. Although my bike kinda looks like one.

Ditto on that.

[nzspokes]

Where do you reckon you'll venture to?

Was thinking of a quick run up to shelly beach and back.

[bosslady]

I think I am busy until 2ish now, got invited to a bush walk (and I accepted? Wtf?) Still keen for a ride after though if anyone else is and doesn't have plans? Rodney text me if you like and you're keen for a ride, don't ask me where to though, I just follow!

[meteor]

Here's some pics of my new baby

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286826&d=1377412931
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286830&d=1377413018
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286825&d=1377412931

and a few more pics here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4685

Had to have a second look at your photo's as it looked like my old one :)
Great fun bike... enjoy
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[bosslady]

Hah close but no cigar. Different exhaust. She now has more bling on her too

[meteor]

Hah close but no cigar. Different exhaust. She now has more bling on her too

Was just having another perv at your bike... is niiice! Not much of a pussy strip left on that tyre :) good work!
I'm too lazy to read the whole post... have you done the jet kit, 3x3, K&N, etc etc. They do like to breathe.
And I've been told putting a 39mm Carb does wonders but... fun as they are.

[bosslady]

Was just having another perv at your bike... is niiice! Not much of a pussy strip left on that tyre :) good work!
I'm too lazy to read the whole post... have you done the jet kit, 3x3, K&N, etc etc. They do like to breathe.
And I've been told putting a 39mm Carb does wonders but... fun as they are.
Im confused, when were you looking at my bike? Lol. I think the air box or something rather was mucked around with before i got it, ive only changed to red hel braded brake lines front and back, case savers, red peg eliminator as i removed the pillion pegs and a unabiker red radiator guard.

[leathel]

Im confused, when were you looking at my bike? Lol. I think the air box or something rather was mucked around with before i got it, ive only changed to red hel braded brake lines front and back, case savers, red peg eliminator as i removed the pillion pegs and a unabiker red radiator guard.

I fitted a black Unabiker Guard on Wednesday..... They are quite well made and protect well :D

[bosslady]

I fitted a black Unabiker Guard on Wednesday..... They are quite well made and protect well :D
Heres hoping I dont get to test I dont have to tesg it? Where did you get yours?

[leathel]

Heres hoping I dont get to test I dont have to tesg it? Where did you get yours?

online racing supplies... on Ebay ;)

[Harris Ang]

MOTARD RIDERS HOLLA!


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