Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Zukin]

Anyone want to ride with me down to Dannevirke and meet, for the big ride tommorrow with the Palmy/Well crew back up this way?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=66240

Oh, and BigG, if you want a ride..........I'm on the Duc, so the Triumph's free tommorrow.

Hi

I am heading down that way, leaving Napier at 8am for a 10am start in Woodville, of course we ride regardless of weather :laugh::laugh:

I guess us adventure types prefer the "dirtier the better" :laugh:
What time will you leave if you are heading down?

Cheers Scott

[Dooly]

Hi

I am heading down that way, leaving Napier at 8am for a 10am start in Woodville, of course we ride regardless of weather :laugh::laugh:

I guess us adventure types prefer the "dirtier the better" :laugh:
What time will you leave if you are heading down?

Cheers Scott

Waiting to hear back from Rob, but guessing about 9.15ish, dunno yet, got a few bits to do round the property before I leave.
Only takes me about 40 mins to Dannevirke from my place.

[Maffoo]

hola !

happy birthday to whoever just had them (i dont know real names so)
yeah
*checks in*

[hXc]

hola !

happy birthday to whoever just had them (i dont know real names so)
yeah
*checks in*T'was me. And Martin (Steve's son/Patrick's brother).

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a great ride it was with the Palmy and Welly group today. Nice to catch up with Rob and many other friends from around da place. Was a great ride and we had a ball. Thanks Chanceyy and the others that put this ride on. 10 outa 10.:Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The Triumph HB group I am with have a monthly ride which is next Sunday. They meet at Breakers Napier at 9.30 for a brew etc and leave 10ish. Think this time its a north ride, so prob Wairoa?
It is open to all makes of bikes and the guys are all good, and the pace is your own pace, but its not nana pace, as its modern Triumphs.
Maybe some of you want to come on that if Saturday is out?

After talking to a few people on the ride today we wondered if we could cancel the Saturday ride to Wairoa and do the Sunday ride with the triumph group that Dooly is riding with? See quote above. What you recon people? How many people will this plan change affect?

[Dooly]

I can't make Saturday now, so its only a ride on Sunday for me.
I'll ring the guy who organises the ride and see where we're heading and post back the details etc.

[McDuck]

Will the 250 keep up with the tumpie ride?

[MSTRS]

Will the 250 keep up with the tumpie ride?

If the ride is (semi)legal, then the only reason it would or wouldn't keep up is rider skill.

[Dooly]

Will the 250 keep up with the tumpie ride?

Its just a matter of riding at your own pace. You'll always get to where the others are, just in your own time.
Last ride there were a few old guys on the cruiser Triumphs and they tootled along at the back no probs.

[Dooly]

Just spoke to the guy, he's thinking of Taupo on Sunday.
Meet at Breakers Napier, park on the cobblestones, maybe have brekky there as I do about 9.15-9.30, head off about 10ish.
All welcome, its not a regimented ride, so dunno who, or how many will turn up.

[McDuck]

I may come, it will depend on how i feal.... (and if i can find the start point)

[MSTRS]

I may come, it will depend on how i feal.... (and if i can find the start point)

It's close to you...find the old cannon and the Dome opposite the sound shell on Marine Parade. It's right there.

[McDuck]

It's close to you...find the old cannon and the Dome opposite the sound shell on Marine Parade. It's right there.

I think i know where that is ;)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Will the 250 keep up with the tumpie ride?

There is no chequered flag at the end of a ride. Every one rides at their own pace. I have been tail end Charlie many a time. I tried to combine the fast and slow groups that ride in Hawkes Bay last year but the ride we had to Tarawera didn't go so well. It seems some of the slower riders were upset because the fast riders went ahead. However they stopped at the pub and had only gone in to order when the slower group arrived. We all sat around and had a chat for an hour and then left for home. A good ride in my opinion. However I got some Emails to ask me not to do it again. It is simple. We leave together and meet at a prearranged place. Maybe regroup on the road or at the end of the ride. I have never seen a rider left behind and not waited for on any of my rides. So you will arrive at the same end place and enjoy the company of the group. If you want to ride slower than some I don't see a problem. It is a great way to meet people and is great to hang out with people with similar ideas and likes. Mainly bikes. We had 27 bikes yesterday and no one got left behind. We had everything from very fast to slower riders. No problems at all and it was a great ride. So come along and enjoy the company.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just spoke to the guy, he's thinking of Taupo on Sunday.
Meet at Breakers Napier, park on the cobblestones, maybe have brekky there as I do about 9.15-9.30, head off about 10ish.
All welcome, its not a regimented ride, so dunno who, or how many will turn up.

Thanks Dooly. I hope to come along.

[Cruisin' Craig]

After talking to a few people on the ride today we wondered if we could cancel the Saturday ride to Wairoa and do the Sunday ride with the triumph group that Dooly is riding with? See quote above. What you recon people? How many people will this plan change affect?

I can't make Sunday.

[McDuck]

There is no chequered flag at the end of a ride. Every one rides at their own pace. I have been tail end Charlie many a time. I tried to combine the fast and slow groups that ride in Hawkes Bay last year but the ride we had to Tarawera didn't go so well. It seems some of the slower riders were upset because the fast riders went ahead. However they stopped at the pub and had only gone in to order when the slower group arrived. We all sat around and had a chat for an hour and then left for home. A good ride in my opinion. However I got some Emails to ask me not to do it again. It is simple. We leave together and meet at a prearranged place. Maybe regroup on the road or at the end of the ride. I have never seen a rider left behind and not waited for on any of my rides. So you will arrive at the same end place and enjoy the company of the group. If you want to ride slower than some I don't see a problem. It is a great way to meet people and is great to hang out with people with similar ideas and likes. Mainly bikes. We had 27 bikes yesterday and no one got left behind. We had everything from very fast to slower riders. No problems at all and it was a great ride. So come along and enjoy the company.


when i say keep up i mean that i will not be majorly outpaced, which it would seem i will not have a problem :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I can't make Sunday.

Bugger. Ok you need to meet some of the people from here. Who can make a ride tomorrow? I want to go to church on Saturday night and have some work in the morning. But could fit a ride in in the middle of the day. So who is keen? The weather is going to be good. How about a loop around the Taihape road or similar? Or do you want to go to Wairoa? Anyone keen?

[yungatart]

I'd be keen for tomorrow.

[MSTRS]

Annie is lonely...needs some bikers for company. Apply BP Taradale Rd 1.30 Saurday only.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Annie is lonely...needs some bikers for company. Apply BP Taradale Rd 1.30 Saurday only.

What this man said. Good for you Cruisin' Craig?

[Cruisin' Craig]

What this man said. Good for you Cruisin' Craig?

That's awesome. I'll be there :-)

[McDuck]

eeek i cant make sunday ither. So will be seeing you at 1.30 at the BP

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a lovely morning we have here in the Bay. Yes sir. Could be good for a ride me thinks. :chase:

Bin a while since we all got together. Come on make today the day. :banana:

[Wasp27]

I'm in....not working today....wahoo :banana: . Probably wont recognize anyone... :laugh:it's been so long. The Duchess is working all day, so she'll have to wait till tomorrow. Cheers W

[McDuck]

See you guys there :)

[yungatart]

Awesome ride to welcome our newbies!
Feel free to pass me, guys. I'm slower than you lot in the twisties and I promise I won't be offended!
That is a great piece of road isn't it? All it needs now is a cafe!

[McDuck]

Awesome ride to welcome our newbies!
Feel free to pass me, guys. I'm slower than you lot in the twisties and I promise I won't be offended!
That is a great piece of road isn't it? All it needs now is a cafe!

we dont want to many people going there do we? So who is up for a mid week ride?

[Cruisin' Craig]

Great ride and great roads.

I plan to do this as regularly as possible on Saturdays, so hopefuly I'll be seeing a lot more of you all.:)

[Cruisin' Craig]

we dont want to many people going there do we? So who is up for a mid week ride?

Can't do mid-week unfortunately.

Hey, I used to own a 1981 Katana 650 about twelve years ago. It was one funky motorcycle. Yours in decent running condition?

[McDuck]

Can't do mid-week unfortunately.

Hey, I used to own a 1981 Katana 650 about twelve years ago. It was one funky motorcycle. Yours in decent running condition?

ummmm no. Ask MSTRS what it is like...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thanks for a great :scooter: yesterday. They are nice roads but no coffee shop up there. :shutup: You can play in the snow in the :cold: if that helps. We will incorporate one in the next ride. It was a bit of a " spot the old locals" They all had water bottles. :innocent:

I am not likely to make next weeks ride. With Paeroa and art deco and all. So much on.

Best get the bike checked over for the ride today. See you all in town at 9.30ish. :yes:

Cheers and good to catch up with you all. Have a good day in doors Ascot :dodge: Blood nice to catch up yesterday mate.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Great ride and great roads.

I plan to do this as regularly as possible on Saturdays, so hopefuly I'll be seeing a lot more of you all.:)

Yep that is one nice bike. :love: Well done that man............. Have you got the drool off the paint yet? Sorry about that. :innocent:

[MSTRS]

...

I am not likely to make next weeks ride. With Paeroa and art deco and all. So much on.

Best get the bike checked over for the ride today. See you all in town at 9.30ish. :yes:
...

Probably no ride for me next week either. Still have room for 2 in the cage to Paeroa...
Have decided not to do Taupo today. Will instead look after the ladies :2thumbsup:chase:

[DeltaBravo]

Awesome ride to welcome our newbies!
Feel free to pass me, guys. I'm slower than you lot in the twisties and I promise I won't be offended!
That is a great piece of road isn't it? All it needs now is a cafe!

Yep, Saturday, was a great road, great ride & great company, will catch you all again soon.

[yungatart]

Yep, Saturday, was a great road, great ride & great company, will catch you all again soon.

It was so great I had to go back and do it again today.
Guess what, it was awesome today too....

[Dooly]

Great ride to Wairoa today, nice brisk pace.

What a neat road that is!

Have you got bigger or has that 'Harley' got smaller Warwick, sure moves along well.:niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Great ride to Wairoa today, nice brisk pace.

What a neat road that is!

Have you got bigger or has that 'Harley' got smaller Warwick, sure moves along well.:niceone:

Aye Tony. What a great day mate. Thanks for the invitation to ride. It was a very pleasant pace. Not too fast and not slow. Spot on by my books. The company was great and the road was superb. Not a single goat or pheasant on it. A truly awesome day.

I got the learn from the R1 today. Again...:doh:... I wish I had the camera thingy on the bike. Rob powered past me on the sprint to the top of the devils elbow. the poor little Gixxer was working hard but no match for the power of the R1. I loved the black line you painted. The Pilot road 2 are a great tyre but I don't think I will get the mileage out of it you will MSTRS. It looks a bit raggy already and it has only done two rides. They stick like shit to a blanket and give good feel back to the rider. Still have the Pilot sport on the front. I like it.

:eek: If Rob can give me the learn on the same tyre I recon I can live with it. Go the PR2

What a great day......................

Harley when? SV every day and fast........... and cheap to run :bash:

[robertydog]

Yea thanks Tony for inviting us out. It was a blast and i really injoyed it. Good riders those guys and set a really good pace.

Warwick you are riding the SV really well. Nice bike.

I will get the cam out at some stage. I will have to find a new place to mount it as i have been putting it where the detector is mounted. We will have a look where it can be mounted on the gixxer as well. Oh and the SV

[MSTRS]

The Pilot road 2 are a great tyre but I don't think I will get the mileage out of it you will MSTRS. It looks a bit raggy already and it has only done two rides.

You evil tyre-destroyer you....
I've done 4500+ miles now and still looks as good as the day it was fitted. No chicken strips either. Very faint signs of wear in the middle.

[jrandom]

Pilot Road 2s are great sport touring tyres. I have them on Betty and they're working well, I was pleased with the way they went at the last MotoTT day. My rear's starting to show a little abrasion around the sides, but otherwise it's looking strong after 2,000km. Good thick tread on those things.

I wouldn't put them on a GSX-R, though. The PR2s aren't really suited to a light powerful sportbike, particularly one with mediocre stock suspension. They'll just slip and tear.

Steve, I'm not really surprised you're getting inferior performance from them; given what I've heard of your riding style, I'd suspect that you'd actually get better mileage from Pilot Powers on your bike, since they're sticky enough to put down the power from the 750 rather than just tearing themselves up.

I guess John's just avoiding that issue by sticking to the 'don't open the throttle' technique.

:laugh:

:dodge:

[BigG]

Hi Guys bin off the air cos internet router problems. Warning Keep off the Kahuraniki loop to Patangata there is fresh chip bin slung down and will be very very hazerdous even if you go at moderate pace, they have realy dusted and nackered the road surface.
Glad to here you are all haveing fun its bleedin frustrating sitting around. By the way thanks for the offer Tony but I would look a bit silly with me Yamaha gear on riding the Triumph, the bike mite chuck me off.:calm:

[MSTRS]

I guess John's just avoiding that issue by sticking to the 'don't open the throttle' technique.


R-i-g-h-t...prick
:bleh::laugh:

[Dooly]

Hi Guys bin off the air cos internet router problems. Warning Keep off the Kahuraniki loop to Patangata there is fresh chip bin slung down and will be very very hazerdous even if you go at moderate pace, they have realy dusted and nackered the road surface.
Glad to here you are all haveing fun its bleedin frustrating sitting around. By the way thanks for the offer Tony but I would look a bit silly with me Yamaha gear on riding the Triumph, the bike mite chuck me off.:calm:

Plenty of bikes for all George, got 4 big road bikes in me shed now.
(Ok, I'm storing 2 for Lee, but still looks cool)

Thanks for the warning, was thinking of a tootle along there one night this week.

Am keen for a ride up Matapiro/Crownthorpe, maybe this weekend for those not going to Paeroa.

George, the Triumph is used to Yamahas, it sits next to my Yammy quad, so they get along fine.

[Maffoo]

hooowdy
checking in with the locals

decided i cant be assed riding the expressway anymore
started taking korokipo rd through fernhill to work
much more scenic & way more corners!! might even do the puketapu rd/swamp rd loop as well

some damn nice roads round this way :D

[yungatart]

some damn nice roads round this way :D

Ssssshhhhh! We don't want everyone finding out and clogging up our roads.

[Bonez]

hooowdy
checking in with the locals

decided i cant be assed riding the expressway anymore
started taking korokipo rd through fernhill to work
much more scenic & way more corners!! might even do the puketapu rd/swamp rd loop as well

some damn nice roads round this way :DGo over to Havelock North and pop in behind Te Mata Peak, Elstorpe(sp), Patangata, Middle road and back. A few good rides out to the beaches also.

[MSTRS]

Go over to Havelock North and pop in behind Te Mata Peak, Elstorpe(sp), Patangata, Middle road and back. A few good rides out to the beaches also.

You mean Kahurunaki Rd...it is shit at the mo. Resealing or something. Pity, but will be choice once cleaned up.

[Bonez]

You mean Kahurunaki Rd...it is shit at the mo. Resealing or something. Pity, but will be choice once cleaned up.It's not that bad and sign posted. If you come the Te Mata peak way you miss most of it as it's on the river side lane.

It's about time it was sorted out. There was some serious slippage in parts on that side.

[speights_bud]

sooo... just txting HxC atm, who else thinks that he should add entering the spada in a streetstock race to his 'to do' list before heading to belgium?? :banana:

[McDuck]

sooo... just txting HxC atm, who else thinks that he should add entering the spada in a streetstock race to his 'to do' list before heading to belgium?? :banana:

me.... and i should enter that kat and get given the lern....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Pilot Road 2s are great sport touring tyres. I have them on Betty and they're working well, I was pleased with the way they went at the last MotoTT day. My rear's starting to show a little abrasion around the sides, but otherwise it's looking strong after 2,000km. Good thick tread on those things.

I wouldn't put them on a GSX-R, though. The PR2s aren't really suited to a light powerful sportbike, particularly one with mediocre stock suspension. They'll just slip and tear.

Steve, I'm not really surprised you're getting inferior performance from them; given what I've heard of your riding style, I'd suspect that you'd actually get better mileage from Pilot Powers on your bike, since they're sticky enough to put down the power from the 750 rather than just tearing themselves up.

I guess John's just avoiding that issue by sticking to the 'don't open the throttle' technique.

:laugh:

:dodge:

:Oi: So what tales have you been telling Chicky...:doh:.. You know what happens on the ride stays on the ride.....:jerry:.....

Part of the problem is tyre pressure. I have run my tyres at 38psi for years. This caters for the two up time and I don't have to adjust them. Hence the tyre is not getting hot enough when I am out playing like I was on Sunday. My tyres were notably colder than Wasps after a good fanging. So I will drop them to 36, as MSTRS and others have been telling me for years :rolleyes: and see how that goes. The harder centre of the tyre has cold tear for sure. The softer compound sides have noticeable wear on the edges of the tread. Again I think more heat would help this. The tread is deep and wide and that would allow cold tear to damage the tyre easily.

I have set the rear shock up for my riding and lifted it 18-20 mm. I had the same but worse problems with the Pilot roads a few years ago. But a lot worse. They literally fell to bits. Big lumps fell out. :crazy:

Still I got this tyre for a very good price so I will wear it out and maybe go back to the pilot Power.:drool: I liked the one I have just taken off. Very nice tyre and it felt great to fang it on that Pilot power. Mind you the PR2 felt good yesterday and Rob gave his a harder time than I gave mine and it ran really well but did show scalloping on the softer areas when we got back here.

What are your thoughts Rob? Am I just a wimp and need to go harder? Maybe I should ride it like I stole it .....:2thumbsup

Or we could all slow down :spanking: or back the gas off a bit. ....................




or not

[speights_bud]

me.... and i should enter that kat and get given the lern....
Streetstocks all about "run what ya brung" I entered the GPX on my first time, its an awesome day out, Vic club winter series starts 25th May in Taupo. :2thumbsup looking forward to this season.

G4E, just checked MNZ rules, looks like we are allowed to run full wet, non-highway/race use tires at wet race meetings.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

sooo... just txting HxC atm, who else thinks that he should add entering the spada in a streetstock race to his 'to do' list before heading to belgium?? :banana:

Yes he should. :banana: You would do well HXC. You are a good rider and you might be able to carry it on over there and or when you come back. You have the support network here and your Dad knows good stuff to keep it going.

My vote is yes. :wari:

[robertydog]

Part of the problem is tyre pressure. I have run my tyres at 38psi for years. This caters for the two up time and I don't have to adjust them. Hence the tyre is not getting hot enough when I am out playing like I was on Sunday. My tyres were notably colder than Wasps after a good fanging. So I will drop them to 36, as MSTRS and others have been telling me for years :rolleyes: and see how that goes. The harder centre of the tyre has cold tear for sure. The softer compound sides have noticeable wear on the edges of the tread. Again I think more heat would help this. The tread is deep and wide and that would allow cold tear to damage the tyre easily.

I have set the rear shock up for my riding and lifted it 18-20 mm. I had the same but worse problems with the Pilot roads a few years ago. But a lot worse. They literally fell to bits. Big lumps fell out. :crazy:

Still I got this tyre for a very good price so I will wear it out and maybe go back to the pilot Power.:drool: I liked the one I have just taken off. Very nice tyre and it felt great to fang it on that Pilot power. Mind you the PR2 felt good yesterday and Rob gave his a harder time than I gave mine and it ran really well but did show scalloping on the softer areas when we got back here.

What are your thoughts Rob? Am I just a wimp and need to go harder? Maybe I should ride it like I stole it .....:2thumbsup

Or we could all slow down :spanking: or back the gas off a bit. ....................




or not
Yep yr a wimp and you need to go harder. But.........

I have been running 36psi on this tyre for some time and i seems to going really well. When i was at manfield i was power sliding out of Higgens and this was probably due to the very hot conditions on the day and also due to all the right hand corners. So in hindsight the tyre presure should of been a bit higher. I spent quite a bit of time on getting the suspension setup better so that it handles well and also dosnt cook the tyre. Remember if the suspension is to hard then the trye will do it for you.

[BigG]

Yes he should. :banana: You would do well HXC. You are a good rider and you might be able to carry it on over there and or when you come back. You have the support network here and your Dad knows good stuff to keep it going.

My vote is yes. :wari:
Totaly agree give it a go man you dont have to kill it, unless you let paddy ride it then he take every oz of power out of it.:whistle:

[BigG]

There's an inteigent Dog:clap:

[hXc]

Totaly agree give it a go man you dont have to kill it, unless you let paddy ride it then he take every oz of power out of it.:whistle:By the 25th of May it will likely have been handed over to a new owner. And I hope they get as much fun out of it as I have done. It's been a bloody good little bike, and it'll be sad to see it go. But times they are a changing, as Bob Dylan said. Need the money for elsewhere.

I won't be off bikes for too long though, hopefully. We will see how I go when I get back.

[BigG]

By the 25th of May it will likely have been handed over to a new owner. And I hope they get as much fun out of it as I have done. It's been a bloody good little bike, and it'll be sad to see it go. But times they are a changing, as Bob Dylan said. Need the money for elsewhere.

I won't be off bikes for too long though, hopefully. We will see how I go when I get back. I no the feeling

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep yr a wimp and you need to go harder. But.........

I have been running 36psi on this tyre for some time and i seems to going really well. When i was at manfield i was power sliding out of Higgens and this was probably due to the very hot conditions on the day and also due to all the right hand corners. So in hindsight the tyre presure should of been a bit higher. I spent quite a bit of time on getting the suspension setup better so that it handles well and also dosnt cook the tyre. Remember if the suspension is to hard then the trye will do it for you.

Cool, this sounds good. So when can we ride with you again Tony? Just for research purposes you understand...........

Oh by the way Rob....... The next time you pass me going up a hill please use all your power. I might be able to wing the power on and chase you rather than wait for you to get outa the way......... :laugh::bleh:

[robertydog]

Cool, this sounds good. So when can we ride with you again Tony? Just for research purposes you understand...........

Oh by the way Rob....... The next time you pass me going up a hill please use all your power. I might be able to wing the power on and chase you rather than wait for you to get outa the way......... :laugh::bleh:

Ok ........... i will go into second gear

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I no the feeling


Stop it. :confused: I am starting to feel sorry for you G. Just go and get a gixxer and all your problems will be over. Mind you the dog must give you great pleasure. I am sure it is grateful for all you have done for it.

[yungatart]

Boy, I am real glad that our yunguns aren't so susceptible to testosterone filled, peer pressure rides...Pat takes his racing to the track, and Zac, well whenever I ride with him he is really sensible...
I reckon its a good thing that they are not easily influenced by the old greybeards talk of fanging it on the road!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ok ........... i will go into second gear

Yep that will do it.............:buggerd:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Boy, I am real glad that our yunguns aren't so susceptible to testosterone filled, peer pressure rides...Pat takes his racing to the track, and Zac, well whenever I ride with him he is really sensible...
I reckon its a good thing that they are not easily influenced by the old greybeards talk of fanging it on the road!

Yea but they know shit when they read it.....:yawn:...... I don't see any "peer pressure" here. Everyone rides the way they want to ride. If anyone crashes then it is their responsibility. I didn't see anything that was dangerous or too fast yesterday. We are discussing tyre pressure and wear pattens. Some bravado and some banter

[yungatart]

Hey, G4E, I shoulda put some smilies in there, I was just taking the mickey.
I'm happy for my boy, my man and myself to ride with the HB crowd anytime, cos, just as you said, there is no peer pressure. Just support, encouragement, tips, and loads of fun and laughs...and a bit of BS at the end of the ride.
HB Kbers are the best there are!!

[Hitcher]

Was there some sort of biker rally in the Bay on Sunday? Heaps of bikes heading your way on the Napier/Taupo and about 30-odd at the Tarawera store mid morning?

[yungatart]

Not that I'm aware of, but we did have our usual stunning weather, fantastic roads and awesome people. Maybe one of our visitors has been bragging about how great this little corner of the world is.
Next time you are here, you must call on us, rather than the incognito visit you made this weekend just gone.....

[robertydog]

Was there some sort of biker rally in the Bay on Sunday? Heaps of bikes heading your way on the Napier/Taupo and about 30-odd at the Tarawera store mid morning?

Not sure but by the time we got to BP Bayview there must of been 30- 40 odd bikes parked:cool:

[Hitcher]

Next time you are here, you must call on us, rather than the incognito visit you made this weekend just gone.....

Saturday evening was a new strategy for us. Usually when we actually plan to come to the Bay, events and/or the weather seem to actively transpire against us. This time we snuck up on it. We started by conning it into thinking we were just doing a usual fang around the Rapa, starting with brunch at the Fush. To complete our ruse this time we didn't even pack anything, stopping at the Wharehouse in Napier for clean underwear and toiletries on our arrival.

Up via SH50 to the Lime Hill turn-off, then across to Waipawa, to Patangata and into Napier via the Elsthorpe road. Home on Sunday via Napier, Vinegar Hill, the Manawatu Gorge, Mangamaire, etc. Absolutely terrible roads and weather. We don't know how you locals can stand to live there. I mean, really...

[yungatart]

Yeah, well, somebody has to live at the arse end of nowhere and put up with the daily grind that is our lives in this long forgotten abyss. The gods picked us....somebody was lucky eh?

[robertydog]

Cool, this sounds good. So when can we ride with you again Tony? Just for research purposes you understand...........

Oh by the way Rob....... The next time you pass me going up a hill please use all your power. I might be able to wing the power on and chase you rather than wait for you to get outa the way......... :laugh::bleh:

I reckon the V Stacks that i put in the other day work a treat. And i will put the new front sprocket on after this weekend. That will slow take about 12kmph off the top end.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I reckon the V Stacks that i put in the other day work a treat. And i will put the new front sprocket on after this weekend. That will slow take about 12kmph off the top end.

Yep but it will get you up there sooner and in the end it will give the 1/4 a better over all speed.
You better get a seat belt for it now. I will hand the job over to the SV. Wasp can give you the learn from now on.



Fuck it I need a bigger bike

[robertydog]

You better get a seat belt for it now.


Fuck it I need a bigger bike

I was thinking that going up the elbow.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I reckon the V Stacks that i put in the other day work a treat. .

I just Goggled these. Interesting. 2-6 hp for changing basic hardware is a go. Are they bigger than the OEM ones or is it the shape and or length or what? Wouldn't you need to dino it again and remap if you getting more air in? you have a high flow filter in it at the moment? Hmm will read some more.

[Colapop]

Fuck it I need a bigger bike
There's one sitting in a garage, just across from the airport, doing nothing...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

There's one sitting in a garage, just across from the airport, doing nothing...

Not that big. You are being silly now. :bleh: :)

[robertydog]

I just Goggled these. Interesting. 2-6 hp for changing basic hardware is a go. Are they bigger than the OEM ones or is it the shape and or length or what? Wouldn't you need to dino it again and remap if you getting more air in? you have a high flow filter in it at the moment? Hmm will read some more.


Pic is what went in. The standard ones were the same height as the short ones

[speights_bud]

Fuck it I need a bigger bike

Wanna bet?:eek:

i'll look after ur 'little' bike, i dont mind following a Yamahahahaha around if it means im on two wheels instead of a bus :pinch::crybaby:

[robertydog]

Wanna bet?:eek:

i'll look after ur 'little' bike, i dont mind following a Yamahahahaha around if it means im on two wheels instead of a bus :pinch::crybaby:

:lol::lol::lol::rofl::rofl::rofl::not:

[speights_bud]

:lol::lol::lol::rofl::rofl::rofl::not:
I just like being nice to little bikes, thats all....:confused:

[Dooly]

Cool, this sounds good. So when can we ride with you again Tony? Just for research purposes you understand...........

They have once a month rides, next, March 9, a south ride.
I believe one of the CHB guys is putting together a ride around the area. I'll keep you all informed.

Forgot to say about Sunday, when I slowed and waved you thru..........was cos you got the bacon protection........makes sense you being at the front.
Nearly had a costly impound scenario over Xmas with Rob behind me instead of in front with his protection.
Got stuck behind cars right in the tight elbow area after you 3 made the break on Sunday so took it easy along Whirinaki way.

[Wasp27]

They have once a month rides, next, March 9, a south ride.
I believe one of the CHB guys is putting together a ride around the area. I'll keep you all informed.

Forgot to say about Sunday, when I slowed and waved you thru..........was cos you got the bacon protection........makes sense you being at the front.
Nearly had a costly impound scenario over Xmas with Rob behind me instead of in front with his protection.
Got stuck behind cars right in the tight elbow area after you 3 made the break on Sunday so took it easy along Whirinaki way.

Loved the ride on Sunday Tony....thats da pace we like.....awesome piece of track at the moment, No roadworks and better still...NO livestock or Feral Poultry.....love to do that run everyday....if I was allowed that is:nono:

[Hitcher]

Is a certain Wasp now riding an SV1000, perchance?

[Dooly]

Is a certain Wasp now riding an SV1000, perchance?

Well its black, got 2 cylinders. :2thumbsup

[MSTRS]

Report in tonight's paper...there is a public meeting tomorrow from 3pm to 6pm at the old (Massey Uni campus) Teachers Training college on Prebensen Drive (between Ford Rd and Mitre 10). This is to 'provide an opportunity for us to make suggestions'.
Apparently there are plans afoot to 4 lane Prebensen Dr and although I reckon the speed limit will remain at 70kph, I wonder whether Cheesecutter will be involved. Janet is going to attend, so make with the questions she can put, or go as well.

[McDuck]

Is there a ride this weekend or is everybody at the races?

[yungatart]

Report in tonight's paper...there is a public meeting tomorrow from 3pm to 6pm at the old (Massey Uni campus) Teachers Training college on Prebensen Drive (between Ford Rd and Mitre 10). This is to 'provide an opportunity for us to make suggestions'.
Apparently there are plans afoot to 4 lane Prebensen Dr and although I reckon the speed limit will remain at 70kph, I wonder whether Cheesecutter will be involved. Janet is going to attend, so make with the questions she can put, or go as well.

Okay, off I trotted to the Public Consultation meeting.
The speed limit will remain as it currently stands. The part of the road that Napier City Council is responsible for (basically the 70 k zone), will have a grass median barrier, similar to Taradale Rd and Kennedy Rd, the other part,(Transit's responsibility) where they propose a bridge over Hydrabad Road will unfortunately have an ugly barrier...of concrete!!!
Apparently, because the overbridge will be concrete Transit has agreed to a concrete median barrier. The guy from the council was adamant that there was no way he would be letting Transit renege on the deal!
Woohoo!

[McDuck]

Okay, off I trotted to the Public Consultation meeting.
The speed limit will remain as it currently stands. The part of the road that Napier City Council is responsible for (basically the 70 k zone), will have a grass median barrier, similar to Taradale Rd and Kennedy Rd, the other part,(Transit's responsibility) where they propose a bridge over Hydrabad Road will unfortunately have an ugly barrier...of concrete!!!
Apparently, because the overbridge will be concrete Transit has agreed to a concrete median barrier. The guy from the council was adamant that there was no way he would be letting Transit renege on the deal!
Woohoo!

Wouldnt want to hit a concrete barrier, one of them could fuck you up ;)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Wouldnt want to hit a concrete barrier, one of them could fuck you up ;)

Not as much as a wire one. So the Government will be outa pocket cos we will need rebuilding not burying. I can live with that.

Thanks for that TART.

Are there any plans to gather up the petition and present it to Parliament?

Moo and I are away at the races. I know of a few others are going. Ummm when I count up I think a lot are going to be away. But if you want to ride just turn up and see who else wants a ride.

[speights_bud]

i'd ride this weekend, but the gpx reg on hold atm, i'll fork out some coin and get a wof and reg on it soon...

[team cudby]

cool no work this weekend 4days off for jen and 3 for mike hope mike will take me for a rideon the 650 or 750

[MSTRS]

McDuck - guy on TM does not have an ignitor.
Can the rest of you keep your eyes open for one. It's the CDI unit to suit a 1990ish Katana 250.

[McDuck]

McDuck - guy on TM does not have an ignitor.
Can the rest of you keep your eyes open for one. It's the CDI unit to suit a 1990ish Katana 250.

Thanks. I guess now we know why they are so exspencive....

[Cruisin' Craig]

Is there a ride this weekend or is everybody at the races?

Well I'm game for ride this weekend. It's been a week since my little Suzy had any exercise.

[yungatart]

Thanks. I guess now we know why they are so exspencive....


Well I'm game for ride this weekend. It's been a week since my little Suzy had any exercise.

Just turn up at the servo..the one on TARADALE RD, that is...we may or may not be able to make it... could still be on grandkid duty. If we are not there by 1.40, leave without us.

[McDuck]

Just turn up at the servo..the one on TARADALE RD, that is...we may or may not be able to make it... could still be on grandkid duty. If we are not there by 1.40, leave without us.

Cool. c u 2moro guys (and guyesses)

[Wasp27]

Is a certain Wasp now riding an SV1000S, perchance?

Yep....and loving every minute too I might add:2thumbsup

[McDuck]

Yep....and loving every minute too I might add:2thumbsup

Could i have a go? Please?

[yungatart]

Could i have a go? Please?
:killingme:rofl::killingme:rofl::no:....but God loves a trier....

[Wasp27]

:killingme:rofl::killingme:rofl::no:....but God loves a trier....

^^ what she said.......:laugh: Txt us when you get there YT....have a safe trip all you KBers going to Paeroa....and all the rest going on our Saturday jaunt. Gunna be a huge weekend in da bay with Art Deco crowd....just wish it could go on and on and on and on and on:banana: wish I'd had time to arrange for you to do my tank MSTRS....been a busy few weeks, but all good now....looking forward to a couple of days R&R with some good friends. I hope your 2 girls are feeling better Grumpy....be good if you could come up, even just for the day. Sorry I haven't got back to you Col...had to ignore my phone for a few days....helps me stay focused. Now...just gotta get my Mum the Liquorice that I promised her a week ago...and a Valentines:hug:
Oh, did I mention how much I love riding the SV.....you were so right big guy...it's a huge buzzzzz.....so different in every way.....its like being shot out of a cannon...compared to being squeezed out of a tube ;) still, some days being gently squeezed is good..... but not today...or yesterday....or the week before that :laugh: Have a lovely weekend..all you KBers....and stay away from wires.
cheers W & D

[robertydog]

Thanks Warrick. Im off at 8.00 this morning to Paeroa. Hopefully we wont get to wet over the hill. Should be all good.

If any one interesred there is a pretty flash ship in port today. Well worth the trip to have have a look. Will do a drive by on the way out this morning.

Have a good weekend every body.

[yungatart]

We are taking the cage to Paeroa tomorrow. If you want anything taken up, drop it off to us. Ride safe everyone!

[yungatart]

If we don't turn up today it is because we are helping Jan to move. In which case, have a good ride where-ever you go.

[Cruisin' Craig]

Was I too late yesterday? Or did no one show? :(

[speights_bud]

I'm not sure if Anyone turned up or not, but i believe a few of the usual riders headed north yesterday to watch the racing in paeroa today

[McDuck]

Was I too late yesterday? Or did no one show? :(

You were late. Me and the VFR dude (i am so sorry i have forgotten your name) went for a very fantastic ride by ourselfs.

[Cruisin' Craig]

You were late. Me and the VFR dude (i am so sorry i have forgotten your name) went for a very fantastic ride by ourselfs.

That's a shame. I ended up heading off by myself to Umutoi. I'll be impressed by anyone who knows where that is.
Five and a half hour round trip. Pissed down on the way back. Good fun.

Where'd you guys go?

[P38]

That's a shame. I ended up heading off by myself to Umutoi. I'll be impressed by anyone who knows where that is.
Five and a half hour round trip. Pissed down on the way back. Good fun.

Where'd you guys go?

Isn't that on the western side of the Ruahines up the Oroua valley?:msn-wink:

[Cruisin' Craig]

Isn't that on the western side of the Ruahines up the Oroua valley?:msn-wink:

Well done! :niceone:
Didn't cheat and look it up did you??

[P38]

Well done! :niceone:
Didn't cheat and look it up did you??

Of course I did :shifty:

Santa went to a lot of trouble to leave me a pretty nifty GPS for christmas this year.:2thumbsup

so I'm always looking to test it out.

Hasn't failed me yet.:cool:

[DeltaBravo]

Was I too late yesterday? Or did no one show? :(

HI Craig, two of us turned up, we waited till nearly 1:45pm, went out to Pantangata then back over Te Onepu & home via Raukawa.

[Stickchick]

It was awesome to catch up the lot that went to Paeroa even if it was for a short time with some of you. I had an awesome day:Punk: See you all in April if not earlier.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

It was awesome to catch up the lot that went to Paeroa even if it was for a short time with some of you. I had an awesome day:Punk: See you all in April if not earlier.

Aye Chicky it was great. You are looking fit and well. We walk around the bank in the avo looking for Tart and MSTRS and Busa Pete and co but never found you. We were getting the gear on to leave when we got your last TXT. Never mind we will catch up here some time soon.

It was a great weekend. We went to Hamilton for Saturday night and stayed in the Ibis. It is new to Hamilton. I would rate it as "good" in the end. We had a shaky start because they told W and I there was no parking and we would have to move our bikes down to the Casino. :confused: Yea right. <_< We found a space. The rooms were good, all be a bit small, but that's all you need for a night over. The breaky was good. Not as many choices as I might have liked but the rooms at $89.00 and $109.00 for the promo, it was good.

The day at the track was great. I would just like to say I herd Rob say the Suzuki word after the 3rd lap of race five but after a red flag and restart it was all Yamaha. A disappointing day for Suzuki. Bloody Yamahahahahaaa..............

Great ride home and Donna is so on to it. She rode at the same pace as the rest of us and the traffic was thick as. Well done that girl. No special favours from now on.

I had an issue with the Gixxer. Again. It blew a fuse as we stopped to pay at the gate on the way in to da track. Lucky it only took out the dash and the indicators and not the hole wiring system like last time. Replaced the fuse and all was well till we left for Napier from Taupo. I pulled out of the park to find no dash, that is Speedo, Tacko, dash lights etc not going. The head lights were going but I didn't try the dip switch incase it took out the lights. We headed off for home behind W Mrs W and Grumpy. I passed them and shot off in an attempt to get home before it got to dark, or as close to home as possible. Now I can say riding with out a dash is great. Ride to the conditions. It turned out to be a quick trip home. By the time we got to Eskdale it was black as so I tried the dip switch and it work fine. But with no indictors we had to stay in the line of traffic all the way down the Esk Valley to the Main road. So I will have another go at fixing it.

Still it was a 9/10 weekend. The edge taken off by the Gixxer. Other than that it was great to see you Chicky and Rob and Mark and all da others at the track and share a weekend away with W&D. Bring on the next one.

:niceone:

[robertydog]

Well we had a good road trip to Paeroa. We went Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga, Waihi and to Paeroa. Came home the direct route. In good time i might add. No tax was payed on the way up or coming home. Its good having a bit of insurance.
Damm good racing on the day. Gee those guys can ride fast.
Good to catch up with some of the HBKBrs, and a Auckland KBr.
By the way Steve, i had no trouble with my bike. Very reliable that brand.

[yungatart]

Fantastic day yesterday!
It was great catching up with SC and some of the others from north of the Bombays. We walked for miles looking for some HBites, saw Alice and John and chatted to them for a while. I don't know where the rest of you guys were hiding, but I had to give up as my ankle got really sore...
Well done Mrs W on keeping up with the boys on the way home. Awesome effort!! And also congrats on getting rid of the yellowtail that has been following you everywhere!!
Way to go!!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:apint: Go Mrs W. :banana:

[Wasp27]

Morning big guy......as you can see I'm running a wee bit late this morning...:innocent: Thanks heaps for an awesome weekend U 2 cheers W & D

[Dooly]

Hey Steve...........sounds like you need to bite the bullet and upgrade huh.........:lol:

I know you like the sound of the twin....they're getting popular around these parts:2thumbsup

If 2's not enough, theres always 3 cyls....:wari:

[Grumpy]

Great ride to the racing on Sunday and excellent ride home. Thanks for the company guys. Most enjoyable.

My bum and bikeseat haven't been seeing too much of each other lately so after the ride up in the morning then the trip home in the evening I have to admit there was something of a disagreement going on and I can tell you my arse definatly wasn't winning the arguement. Note to self ...... need to spend more time on the bike next summer.

Great day though. Roll on next year.

[BigG]

Great ride to the racing on Sunday and excellent ride home. Thanks for the company guys. Most enjoyable.

My bum and bikeseat haven't been seeing too much of each other lately so after the ride up in the morning then the trip home in the evening I have to admit there was something of a disagreement going on and I can tell you my arse definatly wasn't winning the arguement. Note to self ...... need to spend more time on the bike next summer.

Great day though. Roll on next year. This year has only started, heaps more races to go to, see you all down at Manfeild eh! Come up to the Stewarts Box you mite get a drink.:drinkup:

[Wasp27]

Great ride to the racing on Sunday and excellent ride home. Thanks for the company guys. Most enjoyable.Great day though. Roll on next year.

We certainly had a great weekend....the Duchess was just buzzing. She's got the 'More Power' bug now....poor liddle 2fiddy got it's ears well and truly pinned back. Couldn't believe the swarms of flying bugs that appeared after dark...was bloody hard to see by the time we got home:shit: they were stacked up 5mm thick in places on my visor. lookin forward to the next excuse for a weekend away....what ya reckon big guy....got a plan yet?????:laugh: Kept an eye out for you Rob...but no sign...I suppose you must have got away a bit earlier.....or you could have passed us that quick...we probably missed it:blink::blink: Didn't notice anyone else wearing their KBers shirts...what's that all about?????? cheers for now W & D
P.S I think your right Tony....he's secretly yearns for a V-Twin....I know he dreams about em:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::innocent:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The only twins I dream of have Pirelli painted on them. :shifty:
What do you do with the spare one when you have 3 Toney. :confused:

I have moved the Gixxer in to the house. :woohoo: Had to wait till Mooo was busy doing paper work tonight. Pool table is moved and Bike is in. :shit: Now I can work on it.<_< But all I want to do is ride it. Aint life great. :yawn:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

lookin forward to the next excuse for a weekend away....what ya reckon big guy....got a plan yet?????:laugh: :



Da girls wanted a shopping day so I recon we can accommodate that mate. Bike shops..............:drool: :clap: :dodge:

[speights_bud]

I have moved the Gixxer in to the house. :woohoo: Had to wait till Mooo was busy doing paper work tonight. Pool table is moved and Bike is in. :shit: Now I can work on it.

About time the bikes got parked inside and it's not just the engine this time!:banana:

So what u think? knock out the wall into the carport and put a sliding door + wheelchair ramp??:blip:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

About time the bikes got parked inside and it's not just the engine this time!:banana:

So what u think? knock out the wall into the carport and put a sliding door + wheelchair ramp??:blip:

What a good idea. These youngins think clearly when given a chance.

[robertydog]

Not riding this weekend. Back to work after having 3 weeks off. Gee i need a rest too. Spent all afternoon mucking around with the bike. Changed the oil and filter and a new front sprocket. -1 tooth. Should make it exciting.
Next friday off to track day at Taupo and Sunday one at Manfield. Cant wait.

[BigG]

Not riding this weekend. Back to work after having 3 weeks off. Gee i need a rest too. Spent all afternoon mucking around with the bike. Changed the oil and filter and a new front sprocket. -1 tooth. Should make it exciting.
Next friday off to track day at Taupo and Sunday one at Manfield. Cant wait. Ya Lucky bugger:niceone:

[BigG]

Supper bikes this Sunday or 1am Monday morning

[McDuck]

I am not riding this weekend. :(

[Wasp27]

Spent all afternoon mucking around with the bike. Changed the front sprocket. -1 tooth. Should make it exciting.Need to stay ahead of dat Gixxer and da SV

Yeah, fair enough Rob.....ya needed to do sumfing.....either that or buy a new GSXR1000....:laugh: the new 08 colour schemes look awesome :love:.......hmmmmm......you know ya want to:innocent:

[Dooly]

Da girls wanted a shopping day so I recon we can accommodate that mate. Bike shops..............:drool: :clap: :dodge:

We're off to Wellington next Friday for the weekend. Staying in a flash suite at the James Cook.
The missus thinks I'm taking her for a romantic/shopping weekend away for her.

She does'nt know that I need some bits to do the major service on the Duc and the agents are in Welly.
Oh, and there will be shopping........Triumph dealer, Duc dealer there, might even take a look in Wellington Motorcycles at the HD dealership.:drool:
Thats my kind of shopping!:clap:

[MSTRS]

Will leave deciding on a ride until nearer 1pm, but forecast is for Really Windy. Plenty to do round home anyway...

[Wasp27]

Oky Dokey....will wait wiff bated breath for a decision ....congrats to da 'Cup Cake' on getting your Cage Licence :woohoo:
Sorry to hear Carrisa's (Mrs Zukin) in the Hospital....our prayers for a speedy recovery. cheers W & D

[Wasp27]

We're off to Wellington next Friday for the weekend. Staying in a flash suite at the James Cook.
The missus thinks I'm taking her for a romantic/shopping weekend away for her.

She does'nt know that I need some bits to do the major service on the Duc and the agents are in Welly.
Oh, and there will be shopping........Triumph dealer, Duc dealer there, might even take a look in Wellington Motorcycles at the HD dealership.:drool:
Thats my kind of shopping!:clap:

Just as well Tina dont read this then.......otherwise you could be in a spot of bother:rolleyes:

[Dooly]

Just as well Tina dont read this then.......otherwise you could be in a spot of bother:rolleyes:

She's more concerned about buying another nag at the moment, so I'll leave her content in her horsey world.:devil2:

[Dooly]

Well I'm up for a ride, will turn up at BP.

Got an idea for a ride, will see who turns up.

[robertydog]

Yeah, fair enough Rob.....ya needed to do sumfing.....either that or buy a new R1....:laugh: the new 08 colour schemes look awesome :love:.......hmmmmm......you know ya want to:innocent:

You are so right

[Dooly]

Great blast today. More of a blast than ride, but a great 'spirited' pace!
Loved it, might go for a ride tommorrow.

Cheers Warwick & Tim.

[Wasp27]

Great blast today. More of a blast than ride, but a great 'spirited' pace!
Loved it, might go for a ride tommorrow.

Cheers Warrick & Tim.

Was a blast alright...man, that wind was sumfing else, I think it was strongest on our way back from your place....going past the old Thunder Park site the wind was blowing us across the road. I think the paddocks on the leeward side of H/way 50 will be 50mm higher today than what they were last week:shit: Was good to ride with you again Tim...I'm sure you'll like our Wairoa trips even better...once they finish their Road works..that is. Thanks for the cuppa Tina....gotta love your Pad, awesome views sitting up on top of the world like that:niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Been a lot a riding being done here I see. I got the Gixxer wiring short sorted today. It has taken a while and I have stripped the wirering loom three times but at last I found it. So she is ready to play again. But my keys are in my bum bag and that is in town in a car and I don't know where that car is at the moment and the owner of that car does not have a cell phone and no I am not stresses and I don't need to ride cos I am going to watch the Fords kick Arss on TV and ...................

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

How do you "Balance out" carbon foot prints W? Your bike doesn't even make carbon foot prints. Bloody twins...<_<...

[robertydog]

Been a lot a riding being done here I see. I got the Gixxer wiring short sorted today. It has taken a while and I have stripped the wirering loom three times but at last I found it. So she is ready to play again. But my keys are in my bum bag and that is in town in a car and I don't know where that car is at the moment and the owner of that car does not have a cell phone and no I am not stresses and I don't need to ride cos I am going to watch the Fords kick Arss on TV and ...................

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

How do you "Balance out" carbon foot prints W? Your bike doesn't even make carbon foot prints. Bloody twins...<_<...

While you got that Gixxer stripped down did you check that your frame was ok. Opps sorry that just the newer gixxers isnt it.:devil2:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

While you got that Gixxer stripped down did you check that your frame was ok. Opps sorry that just the newer gixxers isnt it.:devil2:

Arrr Robert :yawn: I thought I herd a squeak from over in the corner. Well actually I did have a peek.<_< It looks good from here. But it is interesting to note the older Gixxers are still out on the road doing it. I am pleased I don't have to replace it every year for fear of it being unreliable. :jerry: And the knowledge that I don't need too add "go faster bits" makes my life easier.

Yep the Gixxer has still got it. :love:

I have nothin against the R1, it is just that I can't afford to buy one let alone pay all the bills to keep it going........:laugh: :bleh: :laugh:....

[robertydog]

Yep the Gixxer has still got the blown fuse. :love:

I have nothin against the R1, it is just that I can't afford to buy one let alone pay all the bills to keep it going........:laugh: :bleh: :laugh:....

I think you must have something on your mind as the R1 keeps going unlike the Gixxer that has to get parked inside to be worked on to get it going.:Pokey:

[MSTRS]

Children, children. Stop your bickering. Or mummy will make you both trade in your weapons. For Vespas.
:bleh:

[Hitcher]

Hundreds of Vespas descended on Martinborough this weekend for some sort of regatta or other.

[MSTRS]

Hundreds of Vespas descended on Martinborough this weekend for some sort of regatta or other.

Vespa = yot?? Or yatchet??

[McDuck]

Vespa = yot?? Or yatchet??

Arnt they about the same?

[DeltaBravo]

Sorry but flagged Saturday ride due to the wind. But long John & myself
went thru to Manfield on Sunday, great ride there & back and the racing was something else, really enjoyed the day. Next to no wind, overcast & just the right temperature. Popped into the Chook & Filly at Mkk on on the return, lots of bikes coming back on HW50, no HP's seen all day, but saw a Lamborgini
heading north on HW 50 being driven!!!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Children, children. Stop your bickering. Or mummy will make you both trade in your weapons. For Vespas.
:bleh:

Robert would like that. Wounder if the go faster bits will fit the new bike Rob? Your one tooth less front sprocket might do it.

And she doesn't have a blown fuse, now. :bleh:

[robertydog]

I was wondering about a new bike. Cindy said. So i went and had a look at one of those BMW thingy things like da Zukin. You should be able to keep up if ya dont do a fuse.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I was wondering about a new bike. Cindy said. So i went and had a look at one of those BMW thingy things like da Zukin. You should be able to keep up if ya dont do a fuse.

You are just being silly now Robert. And if Cindy wants a BMW :2thumbsup then Cindy should have a BMW. So best you wave goodbye to the R1 thingy. :lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I wish they would take daylight saving off. It is just stupid now.

Have a good week you lot.

[Dooly]

Might go for a ride tonight, down HW50, across to Patangata, then back to Havelock/Pukipuk.
Anyone wanna come?

[BigG]

Had a good day at Manfeild Yesterday, I see you were there someware dave but no one else went down. The weather was awesome for a ride. 600 and 125's were the pick for the day some realy fantastic raceing, Superbikes were a bit disapointing as not enough riding there were only about 12 of them but good to see anyway. Rob and Steve get it sorted out no matter what you ride its better than walking but the Yamaha,s go and go and go and go:yes:

[BigG]

You are just being silly now Robert. And if Cindy wants a BMW :2thumbsup then Cindy should have a BMW. So best you wave goodbye to the R1 thingy. :lol: A BMW you got to be kiddin.:gob:

[Dooly]

A BMW you got to be kiddin.:gob:

Rob is getting old you know...............:gob:






















Or did he fall out of bed and hit his head?:bash:

[yungatart]

Might go for a ride tonight, down HW50, across to Patangata, then back to Havelock/Pukipuk.
Anyone wanna come?

Had lots on lately...a ride could be the go. What time are you thinking of leaving?

I reckon Robertydog and G4E need to get out there too...waaaaaay to much bickering, you two!

[Dooly]

Had lots on lately...a ride could be the go. What time are you thinking of leaving?

I reckon Robertydog and G4E need to get out there too...waaaaaay to much bickering, you two!

I'm thinking of leaving my place about 6.30 - 6.45.
Easy jaunt and back home before dark.
If you want to come, call in on the way past and we're off.

[yungatart]

Ta mate, if we are not there by 6.45 leave without us.

[robertydog]

Cant do tonight. Would luv to go a ride but at this stage im looking at Wednesday.

[Dooly]

Cant do tonight. Would luv to go a ride but at this stage im looking at Wednesday.

Might go Weds night too if weather's ok.
Away this weekend so make the most of this week.

[McDuck]

Would you be able to pick me up somwhere?

[DeltaBravo]

Had a good day at Manfeild Yesterday, I see you were there someware dave but no one else went down. The weather was awesome for a ride. 600 and 125's were the pick for the day some realy fantastic raceing, Superbikes were a bit disapointing as not enough riding there were only about 12 of them but good to see anyway. Rob and Steve get it sorted out no matter what you ride its better than walking but the Yamaha,s go and go and go and go:yes:

Yes I agree those 125's are fantastic, very competitive, was a great day we enjoyed it all.

[McDuck]

I am not coming tonite you guys. have fun :)

[MSTRS]

Gonna bail too. Zac has promised to cook and we've gotta man the firehoses....

[McDuck]

Gonna bail too. Zac has promised to cook and we've gotta man the firehoses....

Just set up automatic sprinkeler system ;)

[hXc]

Man, leave you guys alone for a few minutes and this is the thanks I get. I guess more pasta and meatballs for me and mum then ugly.

[BigG]

I see a local black R1 on Trade Me:crybaby:It's not yours Rob is it, you cant be selling it:crybaby::crybaby:tell me it's not.

[McDuck]

I see a local black R1 on Trade Me:crybaby:It's not yours Rob is it, you cant be selling it:crybaby::crybaby:tell me it's not.

it be it be it be :cry:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

We will miss that bike in our riding group Rob. Very nice photos mate.

I have to say it. If I had the Bling it would be in my shed.

So what are you going to replace it with? :confused:

For the rest of you it is here. You just might want to buy it. I have riden it and I want to buy it ....:doh:.......


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-141902277.htm

[yungatart]

Good Luck with the sale...she's a beauty all right!
So are you trading up to one of those Vespa jobbies? Please don't tell me you are getting a Zuk.....

[Wasp27]

So what are you going to replace it with? :confused:

That's easy...the man obviously has taste....so it'll be an SV....won't it Rob:laugh:

[Dooly]

That's easy...the man obviously has taste....so it'll be an SV....won't it Rob:laugh:

Has to be a twin eh?

I can see Rob on an Aprilia or maybe a 1098 Duc...:2thumbsup

[robertydog]

Heading out to pick up Dooly for a bit of a ride this evenig. If any one else is interested we need to be out there by 6.15-06.30. So i will gas up at BP Taradale Rd. Leaving by 5.45

[yungatart]

Damn! I have night classes!

[team cudby]

Heading out to pick up Dooly for a bit of a ride this evenig. If any one else is interested we need to be out there by 6.15-06.30. So i will gas up at BP Taradale Rd. Leaving by 5.45next time you come pass come in for a coffee . did you have a good ride we did see you go pass mike was in the shed playing with the sv650 from mrs team cudby

[Grub]

... on The Great Lower North Island Loop Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1448991#post1448991) which will take place on Saturday and Sunday 15/16th March overnighting at Taupo's Great Lake Holiday Park (http://www.greatlake.net.nz/accom.cfm?listingid=00026330) ($25ea in a cabin).

The ride is passing through the Hawkes Bay and we'd love to meet up and ride with the HB crew and have you ride with us.

[Dooly]

next time you come pass come in for a coffee . did you have a good ride we did see you go pass mike was in the shed playing with the sv650 from mrs team cudby

Yep, that was us.

Was a good ride too.
Rob has his bike set up perfectly now, looked like it was on rails.
His lines around corners was exceptional and effortless.

As we were talking about at the Patangata Rob, I took real note of the ride back and yeah I need to get my suspension dialed in to me.
The back end was skittery and bouncey a bit over some bumps and on hard lean.
Never really took much notice before, but from what you were saying you've done to yours, seems its well worth the effort to spend good time to sort.

[Dooly]

... on The Great North Is Loop Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1448991#post1448991) which will take place on Saturday (and maybe Sunday) 15th March.

The ride is passing through the Hawkes Bay and we'd love to meet up and ride with the HB crew and have you ride with us.

Looks great.
If I'm not picking my grapes that weekend, might be a goer.

[team cudby]

hi i am having a party on the 15th of march for mike's birthday i have not told him it will be a surprise for his 40th so hope you all can come

[Hitcher]

Kiwi Biker post. Surprise?

[Grub]

hi i am having a party on the 15th of march for mike's birthday i have not told him it will be a surprise for his 40th so hope you all can come

So if Tiko is 230km from Rimutex and we leave at 10, would The Great Lower North Island Loop riders popping in at 2 be too early?

[Grub]

Kiwi Biker post. Surprise?

Yup, I think so ... Jen has the keyboard (as well as the remote?)

[team cudby]

yes kiwi biker surprise party about 4.30pm . You can camp here too there are some beds too and parking for bikes too

[Grub]

Shame, we'd have to be on the Napier-Taupo road by that time as we're overnighting in Taupo. We'll wave and toot as we go past :bye:

[McDuck]

Shame, we'd have to be on the Napier-Taupo road by that time as we're overnighting in Taupo. We'll wave and toot as we go past :bye:

Dont your bikes have lights?

[team cudby]

Shame, we'd have to be on the Napier-Taupo road by that time as we're overnighting in Taupo. We'll wave and toot as we go past :bye:you can pop in for coffee on your way up we are home that weekend no work then

[robertydog]

I had a wonderful track day at Taupo today. MottoTT run them really well. Gee the R1 pumps.

[robertydog]

If the weather is good, Manfeild on Sunday. Gee the R1 pumps.

[yungatart]

I had a wonderful track day at Taupo today. MottoTT run them really well. Gee the R1 pumps.

Go away!
Some of us have to work on a Friday. tis depressing enuff without coming on here and seeing that!:Pokey:

[robertydog]

And the weather was great. Got hot in the arvo. Just enough to get those tyres sliding around.

[yungatart]

And the weather was great. Got hot in the arvo. Just enough to get those tyres sliding around.

I'm beginning to hate you! Grrr!
I know what happens when those tyres go sliding around...
Haven't you got chores to do or summat?

[Wasp27]

If the weather is good, Manfeild on Sunday. Gee the R1 pumps.

So...are the Powers da way to go...?:niceone:

[robertydog]

I'm beginning to hate you! Grrr!
I know what happens when those tyres go sliding around...
Haven't you got chores to do or summat?

Yup
Clean the bike
Check tyre presure
Fill up the gas tank
Clean the visor
:drool::drool::drool:

[team cudby]

hi if you are going for a ride on saturday come in for coffee we are home and sunday we are of to the fun day at manfeild go the sv650

[McDuck]

Anyone in for today?

[MSTRS]

Not I, said the spider to the fly...

[McDuck]

Soft fullas.
as in
http://tinyurl.com/36pj3f

[Dooly]

I'm down in Wellington...made the fatal mistake of sitting on a new 1098 Ducati........:confused:

[robertydog]

I'm down in Wellington...made the fatal mistake of sitting on a new 1098 Ducati........:confused:

Thats not the important part.
Get da Missis on it and say you look good on it dear.:2thumbsup

[Dooly]

Thats not the important part.
Get da Missis on it and say you look good on it dear.:2thumbsup

Oh she likes it alright.
So do I , and amazingly, feels comfy and no more extreme crouch than my Duc.
Came away with info and the pamphets etc......gonna be an interesting week!
Went to Welly motorcycles today and the compressor salesman were'nt interested in customer relations.

Oh, and Rob......very nice 05 Aprillia in WMCs.:yes:

[Colapop]

Hans off!! I want it... Just have to win Lotto... next week...

[Dooly]

Hans off!! I want it... Just have to win Lotto... next week...

No probs mate, theres 2 of them at Motomart in LHutt.

[Colapop]

I KNOW!!! :crybaby::crybaby: (I didn't win Lotto yet)

[robertydog]

Oh, and Rob......very nice 05 Aprillia in WMCs.:yes:

Needs to be at least an 07:woohoo:

[robertydog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1452990&postcount=190

About a 3rd into this you will see me bolt past as we go on to the main straight

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Heading off for a blast to Wairoa. Just posting here in case anyone wants to come leaving 10.30 from here. You know where I live.
Have a great days riding people. Nice to see the wind has gone…………….

[robertydog]

Heading off for a blast to Wairoa. Just posting here in case anyone wants to come leaving 10.30 from here. You know where I live.
Have a great days riding people. Nice to see the wind has gone…………….

Oh mate i did one better. I went to my second trackday this weekend at Manfield. And i got to say you never stop learning when you do trackdays.
And Dooly there was a Tricolour 1098 there and it was nice. It was pumping.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Speights_Bud told me. I think congrats are in order to both of you. He had a ball on the SV and was happy with the 1.21. I hear you did a 1.20. Whooo whoooo. You should look at the winter season as well Rob. It would be great to have the three teams at the track. Rob Racing, Team Cudby and Doohan racing. It will make for a great meeting place once a month.

[robertydog]

Speights_Bud told me. I think congrats are in order to both of you. He had a ball on the SV and was happy with the 1.21. I hear you did a 1.20. Whooo whoooo. You should look at the winter season as well Rob. It would be great to have the three teams at the track. Rob Racing, Team Cudby and Doohan racing. It will make for a great meeting place once a month.

My offical time keeper had me on 1.19 Not bad considering its only my second time there in twenty years.

Did i say twenty years?

[robertydog]

No its 21 years. 1987 Nationals. Senior production/Formula 1, riding a Honda VFR750

[MSTRS]

Name change coming up...Olddog

[speights_bud]

Shot down to manfield this arvo to have a blast on Team Cudby's SV650, started out ok, taking a little bit to settle back into the bike after not riding anything for over a month, first lap was 1:28, but got down to 1:23's by the end of the session. the first session felt a bit off and only in the last 2 laps did i finally manage to hit ''Dunlop'' (the sweeper onto pit straight) correctly and carry some decent speed through the corner to the straight which really helped me to carry a smooth flow to the rest of the track.

The second session felt much better after quickly settling into the bike and i was able to get into a smoother groove as i started at the front of the fast group and had a clear track to play on. I was passed by a fzr1000 and two inline fours in this session but by the end myself and the other leaders had lapped about the back half dozen or so bikes. Averaged 1:21's in the session apart from the couple of laps near the end where lapping traffic started to hold me up.
The SV felt really positive, pulling evenly right through to the red, the tires were spot on for the day, and they gave plenty of feedback. They at least held well enough for me to kill another knee slider and remove a decent volume of material from both the right footpeg and the rear brake lever without coming to any harm :):rolleyes:

All in all a great day out, the new track surface has been ruined once again by those prats in their drift cars but none the less plenty of grip if ya keep the wheels in the right places :):banana:

Now to get back out on the RG on some track days to do the last of the testing and setup for the Winter series :)

[BigG]

I Found out this weekend that I have a nephew Eric from Christchurch raceing 125GP bike No 147, mite have someone to sponsor now:first:

[BUBBLE]

Hello all, what days/times are the current hawkes bay evening rides?? Might have to drag the 'ol gsxr out and blow off the dust & cobwebs (literally), its been a while.

[MSTRS]

Haven't actually been doing midweek rides. And the Sat ones have been a little hit'n'miss this year.

[Dooly]

Hello all, what days/times are the current hawkes bay evening rides?? Might have to drag the 'ol gsxr out and blow off the dust & cobwebs (literally), its been a while.

Its not really a happening thing atm.
Think some of us just go for rides whenever now and with whoever's interested.

[BUBBLE]

Bugger, was looking for something to do thurs night, depending on the rain staying away. Do you know if the thurs night Napier bunch (aka 'the fast crew') are still going? I've seen a few bikes outside the loading ramp last couple thurs nights and they look like bikes from 'the fast crew'.

[Dooly]

I'm keen to start riding regularly during the week after work, probably from next week on or so.

[yungatart]

Hello all, what days/times are the current hawkes bay evening rides?? Might have to drag the 'ol gsxr out and blow off the dust & cobwebs (literally), its been a while.


Haven't actually been doing midweek rides. And the Sat ones have been a little hit'n'miss this year.


Its not really a happening thing atm.
Think some of us just go for rides whenever now and with whoever's interested.

I didn't get anything organised for midweek rides over the summer.
Lots of reasons, none of which I will go into on here. There was nothing to stop anyone else organising a ride, it doesn't have to be my job. You are all big boys and girls...ya never know, if someone else organised something, I might turn up occasionally, between night classes, meetings, fundraising etc.

[robertydog]

I didn't get anything organised for midweek rides over the summer.
Lots of reasons, none of which I will go into on here. There was nothing to stop anyone else organising a ride, it doesn't have to be my job. You are all big boys and girls...ya never know, if someone else organised something, I might turn up occasionally, between night classes, meetings, fundraising etc.

Arrrrr someone did start to organise a midweek ride but the thread got trashed
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1195018#post1195018

[Dooly]

.........and I used to always post asking people if they wanted to go for rides, and no one ever even responded, so I gave up and just contact a few by txt now.<_<

[MSTRS]

Yeah Rob, that one did cos it could have been confusing...all it needed was a title change to clarify. Never mind, it was replaced with this one http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=56593 aimed at those that couldn't do Wed evenings, or who could do weekdays. I note that it has been 'dead' for quite some time.

[Spyke]

Dooly I'd ride with you but sadly i don't have a bike (yet), and you probly wouldn't want a 78kg pillion.

[Dooly]

Dooly I'd ride with you but sadly i don't have a bike (yet), and you probly wouldn't want a 78kg pillion.

Can't take pillons, makes you responsible, and we can't have that!

Theres so many from HB on here I think.
Makes me wonder why ALL of us here can't co-ordinate a ride or meet up together one day, instead of just the usual few who do the KB rides that we have been over the last year or so.

Of course, wishfull thinking in this day and age of shift work, committments etc.

Should have another rider shortly, now the stepson has his full licence.
Have been looking for a bike to buy for him to use to get some skills and and road smarts as he has'nt ridden since the 250 months ago. But only with me (which dunno is a good thing) to teach him.:lol: (And to keep an eye on the bike)
So that when he no doubt buys the full size bike he does'nt die straight away.......

I keep going back to this on TM. Probably a bit of overkill for the lad but seems to good a deal, plus will be easy to sell when the times right........
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=143405407

But then theres this....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=142627432

Or this.....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=142026389

[speights_bud]

...Would Mr Rob have had a chance to view any of his camera footage from sunday yet?... :blip:

[robertydog]

...Would Mr Rob have had a chance to view any of his camera footage from sunday yet?... :blip:

Didnt come out. Keeps turning itself off. That was a waste of time, damm thing.
Got some earlier coverage but not what i wanted.
Hopefully there will be a next time.

[speights_bud]

Didnt come out. Keeps turning itself off. That was a waste of time, damm thing.
Got some earlier coverage but not what i wanted.
Hopefully there will be a next time.
Bugger, ohwell, you'll have to join in and race the winter series to get some more:clap:

[Stickchick]

Theres so many from HB on here I think.
Makes me wonder why ALL of us here can't co-ordinate a ride or meet up together one day, instead of just the usual few who do the KB rides that we have been over the last year or so.

Don't make me come down there and sort you lot out!!!!!!:dodge:

The mighty EL is making its maiden voyage (With me as rider :gob:) down there in April...So looking forward to the trip :yes:

[MSTRS]

The mighty EL is making its maiden voyage (With me as rider :gob:) down there in April...So looking forward to the trip :yes:

Good stuff. A nice easy, long ride is what you have been needing. If you renege, we'll never have you back:whistle:

[Dooly]

Guys, an honest opion on the Suzuki dealer in the bay........worth the bother of dealing with, or best elsewhere?

Had enough of shit service from some places.
Made some serious enquiries about a 1098 Ducati this week.........no interest or response from a dealer, 4 days later.
Guess they don't need the cash.
I have a long memory in stuff like that.

[McDuck]

The guy at 5 star suzuki took close on 3 weeks to get the correct replacement headlamp for the kat in. (given it was a bit of an oddball) I recommend underwood and wilkins in whakatane...... absolutely fantastic dealership.

[yungatart]

Okay, lets try and organise a group ride over Easter. We have four days to pick from.
What day suits best?
Where do you want to ride?

[McDuck]

monday.....

[yungatart]

Just had heads up.
Apparently a "gang" who shall remain nameless is a bit short of cash at the moment. To cover the shortfall they are following motorcyclists home, then returning at a later date to pick up the bike and move it on for some readies. I don't know how true this is, but it pays to be safe rather than sorry.
Lock them up folks!

[McDuck]

If they nick mine they will have my thanks. (insured for a fair bit more than it is worth)

[Dooly]

Okay, lets try and organise a group ride over Easter. We have four days to pick from.
What day suits best?
Where do you want to ride?

Whatever day is the best weather wise I guess.
Pref Sat/Sun for me.

[DingoZ]

Sorry to Hijack the thread..

** Update on The Great Lower North Island Loop Ride ***

Second cabin is booked. So spots available.

Meet times and locations etc, will be posted shortly for the HB Riders that are thinking of coming. And speaking of "thinking of coming" if you are can ya chuck your splendiforous identification words on the calendar link please, just for an indication on final numbers. In case we need to book more accomodation or make some reservations at an eatery type place....:)


Cheers Muchly

Andrew

[DeltaBravo]

Anyone going for a Saturday PM ride

[MSTRS]

Weather is looking good, so perhaps we will just have to, eh?

[Dooly]

I'm keen for Saturday.

Only prob is the missus is dragging me to the Horse of the year show in the morning to see Mark Todd ride Blyth Tait around the arena.:blink:

I might not make the meet spot in time so can someone txt me where you're heading when you decide and I might catch up on the way somewhere. Thats if I'm not there in time.

0210434261

[Maffoo]

hey y'all ... i just bought a ute in palmerston north & i need to get down there to pick it up so looking for a lift :)
sometime this weekend, day or night

can share expenses & make good conversation !!
also i have a helmet & gear so pillion would be fine as well !!!

reply here or txt me (matthew) on 027 2844953

also, if anyone knows a truckie who does that route, that would be good to, middle of the night is fine :)

cheers in advance

matthew

[McDuck]

I am in for a ride (hopfully)

[Grub]

ok, we've done some times for those that would like to come along on

Timing details:-
- Assemble Rimutex 8:30am
- Depart Rimutex 9:00am
- Eketahuna approx 10:45
- Dannevirke approx 11:45
- Taradale/Napier 1:15pm
- Lunch Napier Waterfront by the Marina
- Depart Napier 2:15pm
- Taupo 4:15pm
- Overnight at the Great Lakes Holiday Park

More details on the Calendar for March 15th

[Zukin]

hey y'all ... i just bought a ute in palmerston north & i need to get down there to pick it up so looking for a lift :)
sometime this weekend, day or night

can share expenses & make good conversation !!
also i have a helmet & gear so pillion would be fine as well !!!

reply here or txt me (matthew) on 027 2844953

also, if anyone knows a truckie who does that route, that would be good to, middle of the night is fine :)

cheers in advance

matthew

Hey I am heading to Woodville tomorrow, at a stretch I could run you into Palmy

let me know if you are interested

P.S Its on the bike

[Maffoo]

how far is woodville from palmy? & what time are you going?

[Zukin]

About 20 - 30 minutes (its the small town you go through before you go through the Gorge)

I would need to leave here at 8ish if I was to take you all the way to Palmy and then make it back to Woodville for a 10.30am meeting time

Oh and I ride a BMW :bleh:
Some people dont like em, but I do ride it like a nana (most of the time aye MSTRS :msn-wink:)

Cheers Scott

[Maffoo]

ok well if you dont mind me bein on the back & its not too much of a mission i will take you up on the offer :)
i can be home from work by 8am easy