South Island KB Rally

[Ruralman]

Hi Guys,
one of the reasons, apart from the hangover, I wasn't overly keen to go up to Mt Cook on our trip weekend was that i was going up this way to ChCh for Christmas.
So as you day wasn't quite perfect for Mt Cook photos (and ours was) and by the sounds of things you weren't interested in slowing down, let alone stopping, to take photos, I though I'd share this one with you.
The memories and friendships of this weekend will live on for a while and I'm really disappointed not to be catching up with most of you at the Glenorcy rally but hopefully there will be another time.
Cheers
Bruce

[98tls]

Looks awsome..............looking back i wish i had gone on the ride to Mt cook but i for some reason felt very ill..in fact very very ill......i stopped in kurow for vitamin c......ie orange juice and considered riding back but a couple of minutes after drinking said juice i was convinced that going home was the best thing.....:sick: :innocent:ive found that the colour of my bike doesnt promote any feelings of physical well being the morning after either.......

[NighthawkNZ]

Hi Guys,
one of the reasons, apart from the hangover, I wasn't overly keen to go up to Mt Cook on our trip weekend was that i was going up this way to ChCh for Christmas.
So as you day wasn't quite perfect for Mt Cook photos (and ours was) and by the sounds of things you weren't interested in slowing down, let alone stopping, to take photos, I though I'd share this one with you.
The memories and friendships of this weekend will live on for a while and I'm really disappointed not to be catching up with most of you at the Glenorcy rally but hopefully there will be another time.


This photo shows how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful country, many of us foget that and its all in our backyard... great photo

Pitty your not going to the Glenorchy Rally, was hoping to met yah ;-) since I couldnt make on this South Island KB Rally

[Ruralman]

This photo shows how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful country, many of us foget that and its all in our backyard... great photo

Pitty your not going to the Glenorchy Rally, was hoping to met yah ;-) since I could make on this South Island KB Rally

Are you in Bronz Otago - sounded like from previous posts you are involved there somehow?? - I am hoping to do the TT run to Galloway and also looking ahead to this 45th parellel run but there's not much info on it in the bulletin and the email address they have for it has bounced back to me. You doing either of these? and can you tell me about the 45th run? Thanks

[Ruralman]

Looks awsome..............looking back i wish i had gone on the ride to Mt cook but i for some reason felt very ill..in fact very very ill......i stopped in kurow for vitamin c......ie orange juice and considered riding back but a couple of minutes after drinking said juice i was convinced that going home was the best thing.....:sick: :innocent:ive found that the colour of my bike doesnt promote any feelings of physical well being the morning after either.......

Your bike is an awesome colour - if the sound and look of it doesn't do it for you then its time to feed the backs!!!!!
(actually you did look pretty f'ing awful that morning!!)

[NighthawkNZ]

Are you in Bronz Otago - sounded like from previous posts you are involved there somehow?? - I am hoping to do the TT run to Galloway and also looking ahead to this 45th parellel run but there's not much info on it in the bulletin and the email address they have for it has bounced back to me. You doing either of these? and can you tell me about the 45th run? Thanks

I am a bronz member (but I don't go to any of the mettings or anything) also a member of the Otago Motor Cycle Club and more involved with them.

I hope to be going to the Vincent County Rally on the 2-3 of Feb and the March Hare Rally as I promised to take a friend up with me. I have to cut back on the rallys as such trying to buy a house with out success :-( need to save $$$

Don't know much about the 45th Parallel
http://www.mr2.org.nz/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1674

http://www.bronzotago.co.nz/

[98tls]

Your bike is an awesome colour - if the sound and look of it doesn't do it for you then its time to feed the backs!!!!!
(actually you did look pretty f'ing awful that morning!!) ahhh....yes i was.............you guys have some funny sayings down there.....enlighten me as to what "feed the backs" means mate........and no sheep jokes.....:angry:

[98tls]

I am a bronz member (but I don't go to any of the mettings or anything) also a member of the Otago Motor Cycle Club and more involved with them.

I hope to be going to the Vincent County Rally on the 2-3 of Feb and the March Hare Rally as I promised to take a friend up with me. I have to cut back on the rallys as such trying to buy a house with out success :-( need to save $$$

Don't know much about the 45th Parallel
http://www.mr2.org.nz/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1674

http://www.bronzotago.co.nz/ Sing out closer to the time and will head up to the march hare with you if your coming this way..........

[NighthawkNZ]

Sing out closer to the time and will head up to the march hare with you if your coming this way..........

Sure no problem... I most likely will be going that way... oamaru is usually my first feul stop...

Am hopefully heading to Kaikoura on the 2nd 07 and back on the about 4th or 5th

[Ruralman]

ahhh....yes i was.............you guys have some funny sayings down there.....enlighten me as to what "feed the backs" means mate........and no sheep jokes.....:angry:

Nothing to do with sheep mate - its an old rugby saying, derived from the selfish bloody 1st fives who never bloody pass. Used to say - when you're finished pass it on cos someone else wouldn't mind a turn!!!! - ie there's plenty of others who wouldn't mind a strop on your bike, with a hangover, in spite of its colour!!!
Cheers
Bruce

[Ruralman]

Sing out closer to the time and will head up to the march hare with you if your coming this way..........

Thanks for that link - seems to be a lot of nights away for only 1300km!! - I thought this was meant to be a challenging ride? ,looks more like a gentle cruise?

[98tls]

Nothing to do with sheep mate - its an old rugby saying, derived from the selfish bloody 1st fives who never bloody pass. Used to say - when you're finished pass it on cos someone else wouldn't mind a turn!!!! - ie there's plenty of others who wouldn't mind a strop on your bike, with a hangover, in spite of its colour!!!
Cheers
Bruce next time we meet up its yours bruce.........you will probably hate the riding position though especially with the new rear-sets.......but it is alot of fun to ride...........

[NighthawkNZ]

next time we meet up its yours bruce.........you will probably hate the riding position though especially with the new rear-sets.......but it is alot of fun to ride...........

looks like a lot of fun... thats what I like about the VTR... :scooter: :ride:

[98tls]

Sure no problem... I most likely will be going that way... oamaru is usually my first feul stop...

Am hopefully heading to Kaikoura on the 2nd 07 and back on the about 4th or 5th no worrys...anytime your passing through drop us a pm and will put the jug on............

[NighthawkNZ]

no worrys...anytime your passing through drop us a pm and will put the jug on............

coffee good :)

[Ruralman]

next time we meet up its yours bruce.........you will probably hate the riding position though especially with the new rear-sets.......but it is alot of fun to ride...........

The scariest thing would be the threat to accumulating demerit points!!!! Thanks very much for the offer - I have always wondered what it might be like to ride something like that even though I'm sure its not something I would want as my own bike. Once you've got used to the relative boredom of riding the Transalp beside me you might start to realise there are other things once the body gets sick of the crouch!!! (might need a few more cubes for you though!!)

[miSTa]

Hi Guys,
one of the reasons, apart from the hangover, I wasn't overly keen to go up to Mt Cook on our trip weekend was that i was going up this way to ChCh for Christmas.
So as you day wasn't quite perfect for Mt Cook photos (and ours was) and by the sounds of things you weren't interested in slowing down, let alone stopping, to take photos, I though I'd share this one with you.
The memories and friendships of this weekend will live on for a while and I'm really disappointed not to be catching up with most of you at the Glenorcy rally but hopefully there will be another time.
Cheers
Bruce
Fabulous photo Bruce. Looking forward to catching up with again soon.


Looks awsome..............looking back i wish i had gone on the ride to Mt cook but i for some reason felt very ill..in fact very very ill......i stopped in kurow for vitamin c......ie orange juice and considered riding back but a couple of minutes after drinking said juice i was convinced that going home was the best thing.....:sick: :innocent:ive found that the colour of my bike doesnt promote any feelings of physical well being the morning after either.......
Ya missed out matey, was a great trip up to the mountain. The beer at the Hermitage helped me get going again.

[98tls]

The scariest thing would be the threat to accumulating demerit points!!!! Thanks very much for the offer - I have always wondered what it might be like to ride something like that even though I'm sure its not something I would want as my own bike. Once you've got used to the relative boredom of riding the Transalp beside me you might start to realise there are other things once the body gets sick of the crouch!!! (might need a few more cubes for you though!!) i agree entirely........i have ridden the TLS huge distances in one day but as i get older the stops become more frequent......cant see myself ever parting with it as 1 its the most fun ive ever had on two wheels 2 ive spent an awful lot of money on after-market stuff for it that i will never get back but enjoy the fact thats its a bit different than anything else i come across...have given it a bit of thought and something like a triumph tiger etc will one day be sharing the garage with the TL..................sometimes i pass those turn-offs down gravel roads and a sigh emits......:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

i agree entirely........i have ridden the TLS huge distances in one day but as i get older the stops become more frequent......cant see myself ever parting with it as 1 its the most fun ive ever had on two wheels 2 ive spent an awful lot of money on after-market stuff for it that i will never get back but enjoy the fact thats its a bit different than anything else i come across...have given it a bit of thought and something like a triumph tiger etc will one day be sharing the garage with the TL..................sometimes i pass those turn-offs down gravel roads and a sigh emits......:yes:

I know how you feel, I feel the same with the VTR for the same reasons, I haven't done huge distances on the VTR But I find it comfortable enough with a short break here and there... (usually at the fuel top ups ;) )

I will admit I never test rode a TLS so I can't really compare. My theory is every has there own comfort zone and riding position what you find comfortable I may find it totally uncomfy... blah blah blah

[98tls]

where did you get the wheels polished on the VTR.....and how much..?

[NighthawkNZ]

I bought it like that the last owner done that... They do look kewl... but means you gotta keep them clean... which well I don't really mind :D

I only added the bubble fairing wheel hugger, scott oiler and Heated grips oh and pack rack

[98tls]

They do look nice.........was thinking about black chrome but cant remember the tech name for it.......will go post up a new thread as someone will know

[dangerous]

I haven't done huge distances on the VTR I will admit I never test rode a TLS so I can't really compare.

Mate, the Storm is luxery compared to the TL, mind you I am talking about the series2 storm which had taller clipons and were 15* less rake, but still the series1 was more comphy than a TL.

next mods you need is clear indicators and a set of cans

ps: I sold the storm last year

[idb]

So you're a bit of a poseur then?

Only a poser spells poser with a 'u'.......ya poseur!

[miSTa]

Only a poser spells poser with a 'u'.......ya poseur!
Mmmm, we seem to have this conversation before...

btw...http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/poseur

[idb]

Nice piccies there Skyrider - but why did you have to get them to pose behind that bloody Ducati - you know what this will do to his bloody ego!!! Everywhere there is some posing that thing just seems to keep turning up!!!!:rockon:

Everyone wants to to be seen with the Duc for some reason.
Perfectly natural I'd say.

And don't worry about my ego....I know how good I am!

[Ruralman]

Everyone wants to to be seen with the Duc for some reason.
Perfectly natural I'd say.

And don't worry about my ego....I know how good I am!

There's a message here for you from the Arrowtown library - apparently they want a whole lot of books on building self esteem back, you've had them so long you're nearly into fine territory - oh and apprently there's a very rare one you have about self esteem for fragile men unnaturally attached to flashy toys (does the Duc vibrate????):Punk: :done:

[The Big J]

FWIW my little VTZ250 I took down there had it's handover today. I rode the sucker all the way to Kaitaia for a mate. Agreed to slap on a new tire and Mt Eden give me a Pirelli. Beautiful but pricey.
Only thing is I'm getting a bit tired on the bike. I started December 1 with 49000 or so and handover 56500 equals a big month. I just find I wasn't as comfortable at speed. Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!
Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come! :Punk:

[MyGSXF]

Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!

YEAH baby!!!!! :Punk:




plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come! :Punk:

Take care of yourself Josh!! Have a ferkin AWESOME trip mate & stay safe ok!!!!!

Jen :rockon: :hug:

ps: send us an update when ya get any chances aye!!!! :yes:

[Rashika]

Ditto from me Mr BigJ
Take care of yourself.... and whatever you get, bigger than the wee twofiddy, is bound to me a bit more comfy to ride.

A Buell is good ;)

[scumdog]

Go BigJ, enjoy yourself and keep us posted.

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata?

[MyGSXF]

A Buell is good ;)

Geez woman.. YOUR turn to wipe ya chin.. ya dribblin!!! :drool: :dodge:

[The Big J]

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata?


I wish - alas I don't have any idea where I'll be. Not really a problem except for missing the events

[miSTa]

Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come! :Punk:
Have a great trip and remember to keep us up to date BigJ.

[98tls]

Are you coming back this year for the Great KB Get-together at Otematata? me comin for sure..............just dont let me get mixed up with the riff-raff late at night as i really want to go ridein the next day........i knew that mr sensible/TWR were bad the moment i laid eyes on em :angry:

[Ruralman]

FWIW my little VTZ250 I took down there had it's handover today. I rode the sucker all the way to Kaitaia for a mate. Agreed to slap on a new tire and Mt Eden give me a Pirelli. Beautiful but pricey.
Only thing is I'm getting a bit tired on the bike. I started December 1 with 49000 or so and handover 56500 equals a big month. I just find I wasn't as comfortable at speed. Maybe those sweeping south island corners have gotten to me!
Actually I think it's time for a kip - plane in 14 hours. I'll be buying a new bike in next 10 days so I can start this madness all over again. The trip is likely 25000 kms so here I come! :Punk:

Great to meet you Josh - keep looking for those internet cafe's and keep us up to date with your travels. Hopefully you can get that KLR adjusted for your height!!! We're all envious of your trip and look forward to catching up at some gathering when you get back. Ride safe.
Given the number of hits on this thread we might have to keep the next get together a little bit of a secret until this years lot have a chance to book the beds!!!!

[miSTa]

.......i knew that mr sensible/TWR were bad the moment i laid eyes on em :angry:
Isn't it funny how two different people can have exactly the same thought? :yes:

[MyGSXF]

just dont let me get mixed up with the riff-raff late at night as i really want to go ridein the next day

Oy you.. WHO exactly you callin riff-raff..?? :shit: seeing how as 'I' was actually the last one to bed, hmmm....??????!!! :shutup:

[98tls]

Oy you.. WHO exactly you callin riff-raff..?? :shit: seeing how as 'I' was actually the last one to bed, hmmm....??????!!! :shutup: Theres some things that we just dont speak of................Devil Women....:shutup:

[98tls]

Isn't it funny how two different people can have exactly the same thought? :yes: Yep..........i always thought BMW riders were quiet naive softly spoken people..........:Punk:

[98tls]

Given the number of hits on this thread we might have to keep the next get together a little bit of a secret until this years lot have a chance to book the beds!!!! Agreed.........i musta had the only single room.........and am booking it again...jesus you should have heard the noise emitting from the room next to me occupied by TWR/MR SENSIBLE........farkin loud snoring.........at least i hope it was snoring and not love grunts............:innocent:

[miSTa]

Yep..........i always thought BMW riders were quiet naive softly spoken people..........:Punk:
Absofuckinglutely


Agreed.........i musta had the only single room.........and am booking it again...jesus you should have heard the noise emitting from the room next to me occupied by TWR/MR SENSIBLE........farkin loud snoring.........at least i hope it was snoring and not love grunts............:innocent:
You seem to have thing for TWR and I, feeling a bit left out are you?


And just when you think the thread was just about dead some bright spark comes along and reignites it...

[scumdog]

As opposed to an old fart restarting it eh?

[MyGSXF]

Theres some things that we just dont speak of................Devil Women....:shutup:


now.. where did I leave my voodoo doll.. ah yes, here it is.. :Pokey:

[miSTa]

As opposed to an old fart restarting it eh?
:finger:


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[MyGSXF]

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You leave my pa alone.. :nono: it takes a lifetime of maturity & wisdom to yield a daughter this fine!!! :innocent:

[scumdog]

You leave my pa alone.. :nono: it takes a lifetime of maturity & wisdom to yield a daughter this fine!!! :innocent:

You tell 'im girl!!!!:rockon:

[miSTa]

You leave my pa alone.. :nono: it takes a lifetime of maturity & wisdom to yield a daughter this fine!!! :innocent:

Yes, a very loooonnnngggg lifetime...

[miSTa]

You tell 'im girl!!!!:rockon:
What? Can't fight your own battles now...

[scumdog]

Yes, a very loooonnnngggg lifetime...

But not a boring sensible one though....:innocent:

[MyGSXF]

Yes, a very loooonnnngggg lifetime...


Good things take time... especially the BEST merchandise!!! :blip:

[MyGSXF]

What? Can't fight your own battles now...

like father.. like daughter.. :Punk:


But not a boring sensible one though....:innocent:

:killingme good volley pa!!

[98tls]

Absofuckinglutely


You seem to have thing for TWR and I, feeling a bit left out are you?


And just when you think the thread was just about dead some bright spark comes along and reignites it... If thats an admisson then thank god for that.........cmon boys its 07.......its socially acceptable these days.........just wash your ..../hands afterwards :dodge:

[miSTa]

But not a boring sensible one though....:innocent:
Who joined the Police force?


Good things take time... especially the BEST merchandise!!! :blip:
Oh dear, what have started?


If thats an admisson then thank god for that.........cmon boys its 07.......its socially acceptable these days.........just wash your ..../hands afterwards :dodge:
Fuck, not what I meant! Its late and past my bedtime...

[MyGSXF]

Oh dear, what have started?

Fuck, not what I meant! Its late and past my bedtime...

here kitty kitty kitty... :shutup:

[miSTa]

:Offtopic: What was this thread about originally...:innocent:

[MyGSXF]

:Offtopic: What was this thread about originally...:innocent:

Can't ya handle ya feathers getting ruffled there old fella...??!!?? :dodge:

ya gotta be able to take it.. if ya wanna give it!! :nya:

[miSTa]

Nothing ruffles my feathers :yes: apart my foot in my mouth

[MyGSXF]

Nothing ruffles my feathers :yes: apart my foot in my mouth

how bout one in the goolies then...???? :kick: for hastling my Pa!! :nya:

[98tls]

Nothing ruffles my feathers :yes: apart TWRs foot in my mouth mate thats just sick..........

[MyGSXF]

mate thats just sick..........

Mwaahaahhaahhaahahahahaaaaa... :buggerd: nice one Mike!

[scumdog]

Nothing ruffles my feathers :yes: apart my foot in my mouth

Hmmm, never looked at that closely at your 'apendage' but hey, if you say it's a foot long well who am I to argue???? (Pfffft!)

[MyGSXF]

Hmmm, never looked at that closely at your 'apendage' but hey, if you say it's a foot long well who am I to argue???? (Pfffft!)

:killingme

[miSTa]

:gob: Fucking hell, with mates like you guys who needs enemies?


My poor battered ego....if only I rode a red Ducati

[idb]

You'd think that would work wouldn't you....but Ruralman has destroyed a garage-full of Ducati-generated self-esteem in one biting post.

I'll just rock myself to sleep in my favoured foetal postion now..............

[scumdog]

You'd think that would work wouldn't you....but Ruralman has destroyed a garage-full of Ducati-generated self-esteem in one biting post.

I'll just rock myself to sleep in my favoured foetal postion now..............

But hey, you STILL have a garage-full of Ducati 'character'......:dodge:

Sweet dreams!

[Ruralman]

You'd think that would work wouldn't you....but Ruralman has destroyed a garage-full of Ducati-generated self-esteem in one biting post.

I'll just rock myself to sleep in my favoured foetal postion now..............

Isn't the foetal position the same as the riding position on those things?????

[MyGSXF]

Isn't the foetal position the same as the riding position on those things?????

:killingme :clap: