Wgtn- Anyone for a blat this arvo

[Str8 Jacket]

I have itchy feet, its a beautiful day and I wanna go for a ride! Anyone want to join a slow rider for a blat up the 'Takas and back this arvo? Im leaving town (Hataitai) @ 5.15pm. Email me if your keen and i'll let you know whats happening...

[Colapop]

mutter grumble ...got own problems mutter......

Hey you have a good ride! And be safe.

[phoenixgtr]

Why 4.30? 4.30 too early

[Str8 Jacket]

I finish work at 3.30. But we're leaving at 5 now, you wanna come?

[phoenixgtr]

I'd have 2 ask the missus. "Crack." Damn whip! But, yeah maybe. I finish work at 5

[Str8 Jacket]

I'd have 2 ask the missus. "Crack." Damn whip! But, yeah maybe. I finish work at 5

Jesus christ mate, what you gonna do when its summer?!

I'll pm you my cell number just flick me a text if your allowed...

[phoenixgtr]

Ok. Sounds good

[MrMelon]

It's on! :wari::wari:

[Str8 Jacket]

It's on! :wari::wari:

LMAO!!! Its peanut butter jelly time.... sorry can't get it outta my head!!

Oh yeah, we're meeting at your house btw. :spudwave:

[skelstar]

Bloody nic day for a ride but gotta visit the folks. Have a good one.
Wind is minimal out here Str8...very light southerly so wont bother you on the hill.

[MrMelon]

I might need 10 mins or so to drill holes in the new numberplate and stick it on before we take off...

[Str8 Jacket]

Bloody nic day for a ride but gotta visit the folks. Have a good one.
Wind is minimal out here Str8...very light southerly so wont bother you on the hill.

Cheers dude, im slowly getting used to riding in the wind now so im looking forward to just getting out and thrashing the KR, it needs it - badly!! Have fun, should see you on the road sometime soon!

[Str8 Jacket]

I might need 10 mins or so to drill holes in the new numberplate and stick it on before we take off...

ha! thats it ruin it for everyone....
nah thats sweet it just gives me more time to go get donuts I may need the extra weight!

[MrMelon]

Yeah who needs a numberplate anyway.... Mmmm donuts.

[James Deuce]

May I join you?

[MrMelon]

Why yes. Would it be easier for you to meet up somewhere on the way or are you already in town for work? We'll be leaving from hataitai probably around 5:15 once I finish screwing around.

[Str8 Jacket]

Why yes. Would it be easier for you to meet up somewhere on the way or are you already in town for work? We'll be leaving from hataitai probably around 5:15 once I finish screwing around.


hmm you'll be screwing WHO?! :confused:

Be good to see ya Jim! :2thumbsup

[phoenixgtr]

I'm coming!! If thats ok with you guys. So where are we meeting. Gotta get some petrol on the way :D

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm coming!! If thats ok with you guys. So where are we meeting. Gotta get some petrol on the way :D

Awesome! I've just been told that you've been pmed the address. See ya later on!

[Drum]

Whats your ETA at Caltex?
Trying to work out if I can make it home in the cage in time, then catch up on the bike.

[MrMelon]

Should be coming past Smelltex Rimutaka at 5:45 or so depending on traffic.

[Str8 Jacket]

Im gonna let MrMelon take over the timings etc, I really don't have much of a clue and he is defnatley way more "onto it" than me.... Im sure that we could accomodate you though Drum.
Uncle Bruce, you wanna come along?.... Im finally going over the 'Takas again....

[Drum]

I'll have to make it next time then, dont usually get home before 6pm.

Have a good ride.

[sels1]

?.... Im finally going over the 'Takas again....

Is that the first time since THAT trip?....have fun. I have Touch practice tonight otherwise I would join ya.
(besides, went for a blat up to Otaki at lunchtime)

[Str8 Jacket]

Is that the first time since THAT trip?....have fun. I have Touch practice tonight otherwise I would join ya.

Yep, it sure is. Ive been sitting here all day thinking about going for a decent ride all day so thought i'd just do it. I think I may even be alot more confident this time...!!

[sels1]

Yep, it sure is. Ive been sitting here all day thinking about going for a decent ride all day so thought i'd just do it. I think I may even be alot more confident this time...!!

You go, girl!:2thumbsup

[skelstar]

Yep, it sure is. Ive been sitting here all day thinking about going for a decent ride all day so thought i'd just do it. I think I may even be alot more confident this time...!!
Dont expect the worst and the worst probably wont happen.

[phoenixgtr]

Hey guys. Cheer for the ride. I loved it!! I learnt so much about my bike, like: its not very fast, even when I've got the throttle right open in top gear. Oh well, it's fast enough for me at this stage. It was great to meet you guys. Hope to ride with you again

[madboy]

I learnt so much about my bike, like: its not very fast, even when I've got the throttle right open in top gear. Bet you still passed that nana on his R6, or did he not have time to brush the cobwebs off it and turned up on the Honda?

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey guys. Cheer for the ride. I loved it!! I learnt so much about my bike, like: its not very fast, even when I've got the throttle right open in top gear. Oh well, it's fast enough for me at this stage. It was great to meet you guys. Hope to ride with you again

Was a great ride, sorry im normally alot slower but have somehow regained some of my confidence. Solution for your problem - get a two stroke! :yes:
Was great to meet you phoenix, will hopefully see you out on the road. Oh yeah tell ya missus to get her licence!

[James Deuce]

Bet you still passed that nana on his R6, or did he not have time to brush the cobwebs off it and turned up on the Honda?

Har de har har

[madboy]

Convincing denial there Jim.

[James Deuce]

I'm with Cartman on exterminating gingas. Least you've got an excuse for being a weenie.

[MrMelon]

Madboy has no soul.
Ps. nice velcro job you've got there.

[madboy]

Madboy has no soul.
Ps. nice velcro job you've got there.Thanks. I speed tested it last night and it seemed to hold, but I was still a little worried this morning so I wired it just to be sure.

Which reminds me, I need to call my panelbeater re: respray...

[skelstar]

Thanks. I speed tested it last night and it seemed to hold, but I was still a little worried this morning so I wired it just to be sure....
I assume this is some sort of opaque licence plate safety cover?

[madboy]

I assume this is some sort of opaque licence plate safety cover?No - it's the plate.

[skelstar]

No - it's the plate.
Yeah...better have a backup for that arrangement :)

[hsvboy06]

Hey guys. Cheer for the ride. I loved it!! I learnt so much about my bike, like: its not very fast, even when I've got the throttle right open in top gear. Oh well, it's fast enough for me at this stage. It was great to meet you guys. Hope to ride with you again
I totally sympathise with you there – me and my FXR150 struggle to make the open road speed limit if there is any kind of head wind or uphill. If you don’t mind revving the guts out of it (not redlining it, though) then in 5th it can often do a lot better than in top. Blatting over the ‘takas, though, I can assure you that I am the limiting factor, not the bike! It’s a great learner’s bike. I’m now dreaming of getting my full licence next year and upgrading to something that can keep up with the traffic on the motorway… like a SV650S, perhaps…

[phoenixgtr]

I totally sympathise with you there – me and my FXR150 struggle to make the open road speed limit if there is any kind of head wind or uphill. If you don’t mind revving the guts out of it (not redlining it, though) then in 5th it can often do a lot better than in top. Blatting over the ‘takas, though, I can assure you that I am the limiting factor, not the bike! It’s a great learner’s bike. I’m now dreaming of getting my full licence next year and upgrading to something that can keep up with the traffic on the motorway… like a SV650S, perhaps…

Yeah, it definately accelerates better in fifth but I was redlining it so I had to change to 6th, which got me another 15kph before I almost redlined it in 6th. Might clean out her air filter this weekend. She needs some new oil. Thats next on the list. That damn list keeps getting longer!! :no:

The hills were great fun. No props with the bike there. I could have easily pushed harder than I did. There was only 1 corner I pushed too far.

It will be a while before I get my full so I'll have to make do till then. Anyone now some cheap performance mods for an FXR?

Cheers :niceone:

BTW welcome. If you ever want to go for a ride sometime, I'm keen for all the experience I can get