Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Gixxer 4 ever]

.At this stage looking at taking the missus down to Wellington on ANZAC DAY if anyones interested in joining us for the ride down.

Hmmm I hope to go to Wellywood on the Friday. Riding at this stage. Will keep in touch. :niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Oh all right then.....I finally succumbed......I rode the....:shutup:....actually quite liked it....especially the handling. I know what I gotta do now....fit a .....
:shutup:...Rear Shock..which someone just happened to have under their bench...eh big guy. I'll be more than happy if I can get my rear end to hang on like that:buggerd::laugh: I knew it had to happen....sooner or later:rolleyes: But to be honest the SVs a completely different handling bike now with the damping and the sag adjusted right....watch this space:woohoo:
Wahoo...I got da #4000

Come on say it :argue:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Psssst Truth is if you got on the R1 Rob has you would note the :shutup: feels like a tank. Bit like going from the H/D to the SV. The modern bikes are that much better. But don’t tell Rob. :nono:

[Wasp27]

Come on say it :argue:

Oh shit,Sorry....where are my manners.....THANKS STEVE......:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Wahoo...I got da #4000
is there any prizes???

No. :baby: Edit away but you still gota say da word. :jerry: :lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Oh shit,Sorry....where are my manners.....THANKS STEVE......:laugh:

:clap::clap: Time for sleep. You will keep. :killingme:killingme:killingme

[yungatart]

Welcome, backinthesaddle!
Don't feed the trolls around here..
Didn't see you at all Steve, but did give a wave and toot as I rode past Wasp's place on the Spada.
Wasp, come on, tell us what you've been up to. We're fambly, no secrets, remember??
Had a great w/e in Taupo...even got out on the track!

[MSTRS]

... as we were having lunch at Abbotslea Tearooms(really cheap great feed)....


Welcome, backinthesaddle!
Don't feed the trolls around here..


WARNING!! Troll alert!!
Real bikers don't do 'tearooms' :eek5:
welcome tho...if we can retrain you

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Didn't see you at all Steve,

Had a great w/e in Taupo...even got out on the track!

I was in Mooo’s car. One of you seemed to be waving in the direction of the Bp and the other kept going. :pinch:

Go the Taupo track. Good stuff. A report coming on the track ride?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

WARNING!! Troll alert!!


Awww come on John. No trolls around these parts. :jerry:

[NZsarge]

WARNING!! Troll alert!!
Real bikers don't do 'tearooms' :eek5:
welcome tho...if we can retrain you

What about kindergarten cafe's? :killingme:killingme:killingme

[Colapop]

Jungle Junction is not a Kindergarten... It's a junior play area... With big people around occasionally... (I's still not allowed in the play thingy...)

[Wasp27]

Jungle Junction is not a Kindergarten... It's a junior play area... With big people around occasionally... (I's still not allowed in the play thingy...)

Yeah right....they have good coffee and damn nice carrot cake there....not only dat..we know da staff....eh Tart

[hXc]

Yeah right....they have good coffee and damn nice carrot cake there....not only dat..we know da staff....eh TartIt is good coffee eh? And the staff are lovely. Especially that young guy with the brown hair who always seems to be making coffee - I hear he gets all the girls.

[yungatart]

Go the Taupo track. Good stuff. A report coming on the track ride?

Very little to report Steve, we marshalled at the race meeting and got a chance to "play" at lunchtime. I took the mighty Spada out for two laps. It was breakneck speed, I tell ya! (Well I was so slow I was in danger of falling off!!) I found the lack of a centreline very disconcerting, but at least John will stop hassling me about going on the track now eh?


Yeah right....they have good coffee and damn nice carrot cake there....not only dat..we know da staff....eh Tart

Yeah, the staff...they are just like fambly, eh?

[Cruisin' Craig]

Man I sooooooooo want to do a track day!
I'd be slow too I'm sure. I've kinda got this preservation instinct thing going. Not to mention that I'd be paranoid about hurting my elderly Suzuki.

Apologies for not logging on for so long. How've y'all been?

[MSTRS]

Man I sooooooooo want to do a track day!
I'd be slow too I'm sure. I've kinda got this preservation instinct thing going. Not to mention that I'd be paranoid about hurting my elderly Suzuki.

Apologies for not logging on for so long. How've y'all been?

Elderly Suzuki?? Ha! Barely run-in. Get it on the track, mate. You'll love it and the bike will thank you for it too.
Now - where's ya bin?

[backinthesaddle]

WARNING!! Troll alert!!
Real bikers don't do 'tearooms' :eek5:
welcome tho...if we can retrain you

Surely I can be excused as jt was the missus birthday lunch! If it's any consolation I did full my plate up with all meat dishes.

[Cruisin' Craig]

.....Now - where's ya bin?

Changing nappies mostly. And getting my head around this teaching thing I've taken up lately. Both of which have been cutting into my spare time. Still, school holiday coming up, and I'm planning to spend it in a sort of psychotic biking frenzy. In between nappy changes of course :-)

[MSTRS]

Surely I can be excused as jt was the missus birthday lunch! If it's any consolation I did full my plate up with all meat dishes.There is some hope there then :shifty:


Changing nappies mostly. And getting my head around this teaching thing I've taken up lately. Both of which have been cutting into my spare time. Still, school holiday coming up, and I'm planning to spend it in a sort of psychotic biking frenzy. In between nappy changes of course :-)

I see that it is easy to forget that biking falls within the priority umbrella...or are you banking brownie points?

[team cudby]

hi all i injoyed my trip to taupo on the back of the bike . mike took me on the track on the back it was fast there was lots of swearing he did 2 laps i would like to do again from mrs team cudby

[hXc]

Unreliable R1 eh Rob? Saw you walking down York Ave just before. Looked like you were having great fun...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Unreliable R1 eh Rob? Saw you walking down York Ave just before. Looked like you were having great fun...

And you didn’t stop and help?

You should have given Pat a call Rob. He works close by and could have given you some help.
Hell I would even drop over in the Van and put the R1 in the back. I wouldn’t say a word mate. :whistle:

If I can still be of help I can drop over in the van and bring it back to napier if you want. Cheers

[yungatart]

And you didn’t stop and help?

You should have given Pat a call Rob. He works close by and could have given you some help.
Hell I would even drop over in the Van and put the R1 in the back. I wouldn’t say a word mate. :whistle:

If I can still be of help I can drop over in the van and bring it back to napier if you want. Cheers

Restricted licence, Steve, he can't carry passengers....

[speights_bud]

Restricted licence, Steve, he can't carry passengers....

Zac could always push the R1 and Rob could drive the Car ;) :dodge: hehe

It'd be closer to riding it than I've managed to get :(

[robertydog]

Zac could always push the R1 and Rob could drive the Car ;) :dodge: hehe

It'd be closer to riding it than I've managed to get :(

And if you keep beliving the dribble that he writes on here you wont get any closer either. The R1 was sitting quietly in the shed staying warm while i went on my daily walk.

And i also thought you couldnt have passangers in the car while you are on a restricted license.:2guns:

[speights_bud]

And if you keep beliving the dribble that he writes on here you wont get any closer either. The R1 was sitting quietly in the shed staying warm while i went on my daily walk.

And i also thought you couldnt have passangers in the car while you are on a restricted license.:2guns:


Hehe Woops! :pinch:, but i would surely have thought the aaaRrrr1 would be much more fun that walking?? I can't say anything, i'm selling my bike :(, for a cage of all things!, gotta get some good reliable wheels for work :doh: Still got the RG to have fun on though :eek: oh... and daddy's Gixxer...

[robertydog]

Best you get that bike out on the track. No work on ANZAC day, so we should make a day of it at Taupo.

[speights_bud]

Best you get that bike out on the track. No work on ANZAC day, so we should make a day of it at Taupo.

I've been talking with Fivestar recently,

Fivestar are willing to give us some good deals on items the team wishes to purchase from them, Which is a help, however they have pulled the plug on the main sponsorship offers they had made, and are no longer able to do anything for us that will cost them $$. after Two months of beating around the bush i've finally found out what they can/can't commit to to help DOOHAN racing out.

This means i've been unable to get onto the Suzuki Trackday as it was left too late, and i've committed the weekend to wellington.

The 'Fivestar' stickers will Remain on the Bike at present, But will be removed for any such persons/company who wish to 'purchase'/sponsor themselves onto the fairings. (Open to offers of course.... :whistle:..)

All in all an ok Turnout, DOOHAN racing will still receive Good prices from FiveStar and will still be running the RG throughout the VMCC Winter series :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:eek: oh... and daddy's Gixxer...

:Pokey: Or not. Well maybe from time to time.

[yungatart]

I've been talking with Fivestar recently,

Fivestar are willing to give us some good deals on items the team wishes to purchase from them, Which is a help, however they have pulled the plug on the main sponsorship offers they had made, and are no longer able to do anything for us that will cost them $$. after Two months of beating around the bush i've finally found out what they can/can't commit to to help DOOHAN racing out.

This means i've been unable to get onto the Suzuki Trackday as it was left too late, and i've committed the weekend to wellington.

The 'Fivestar' stickers will Remain on the Bike at present, But will be removed for any such persons/company who wish to 'purchase'/sponsor themselves onto the fairings. (Open to offers of course.... :whistle:..)

All in all an ok Turnout, DOOHAN racing will still receive Good prices from FiveStar and will still be running the RG throughout the VMCC Winter series :)

The deal has fallen through? That's a bugger Paddy, they could have let you know earlier.
I'm sure that you will be able to find another sponsor without too much trouble. Good luck!

[robertydog]

I've been talking with Fivestar recently,

Fivestar are willing to give us some good deals on items the team wishes to purchase from them, Which is a help, however they have pulled the plug on the main sponsorship offers they had made, and are no longer able to do anything for us that will cost them $$. after Two months of beating around the bush i've finally found out what they can/can't commit to to help DOOHAN racing out.

This means i've been unable to get onto the Suzuki Trackday as it was left too late, and i've committed the weekend to wellington.

The 'Fivestar' stickers will Remain on the Bike at present, But will be removed for any such persons/company who wish to 'purchase'/sponsor themselves onto the fairings. (Open to offers of course.... :whistle:..)

All in all an ok Turnout, DOOHAN racing will still receive Good prices from FiveStar and will still be running the RG throughout the VMCC Winter series :)

Almost sounds that it has open you up to ride another brand if something came along.

[Stickchick]

Almost sounds that it has open you up to ride another brand if something came along.

I don't think the team is that desperate just yet Dawg :Playnice:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I don't think the team is that desperate just yet Dawg :Playnice:

So :love: and so wise. You just gota come back to the Bay Chicky. We need you here. :headbang:


Other brand. :spanking: You had a bad day Dawg? Only Zuki's here, that I can see. :rolleyes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I've been talking with Fivestar recently,

Fivestar are willing to give us some good deals on items the team wishes to purchase from them, Which is a help, however they have pulled the plug on the main sponsorship offers they had made, and are no longer able to do anything for us that will cost them $$. after Two months of beating around the bush i've finally found out what they can/can't commit to to help DOOHAN racing out.

This means i've been unable to get onto the Suzuki Trackday as it was left too late, and i've committed the weekend to wellington.

The 'Fivestar' stickers will Remain on the Bike at present, But will be removed for any such persons/company who wish to 'purchase'/sponsor themselves onto the fairings. (Open to offers of course.... :whistle:..)

All in all an ok Turnout, DOOHAN racing will still receive Good prices from FiveStar and will still be running the RG throughout the VMCC Winter series :)

I think it is fair to say Team “Doohan Racing” is happy to run the bike with the sponsors and supporters we have for the winter season. The aim is to get a race season done and see how it all goes. If we survive the winter season we can look at next year then. If we can move up a class I am sure we will. Then we might need more $$ help. We have Speights_Bud riding for us this winter but who knows what will happen after that.

He might get a better ride next year and we could end up with no rider. After your great result in Taupo you have proved your worth Patrick. We could pick up a young rider and do it again with the RG next year. Who knows. Might not have a bike after the season, or the first race for that matter.


One day at a time but we are secure for the winter season at this stage. So looking forward to the start of the competition. Great to have something to look forward to.

How is your team going BigG? You were going to help a Nephew? So looking forward to the days at the track. :woohoo:

[Colapop]

I don't think the team is that desperate just yet Dawg :Playnice:
Methinks she misses the Bay... :bye:

[Wasp27]

Methinks she misses the Bay... :bye:

Maybe her sights need readjusting......:whistle: either that or she could aim that little higher to compensate....:laugh:

[yungatart]

Tis the end of daylight saving this w/e. Methinks we need a ride to celebrate.
Anyone keen?

[McDuck]

Yes. I will not be able to do it on the 250 tho, it has blowen a fork seal (bummer)

[Dooly]

Yep, I'm up for a ride.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hope to but Mary’s Mum is not to good. So I can’t help to plan cos I might or might not make it but I recon a ride is needed.


You can still ride with a blown seal McDuck. :2thumbsup Just keep the speed down. I spent 3 months riding my old ESD with both forks leaking. They ran outa oil in the end :crazy: so that was good. I was pleased to have them back when I got around to replacing da seals.

Friday, yea ha time for some R&R me thinks. More like a sleep in da chair..;)

[Hitcher]

The forecasts for this weekend aren't that flash. Good luck with any and all efforts to abscond.

[Wasp27]

Hope to but Mary’s Mum is not to good. So I can’t help to plan cos I might or might not make it but I recon a ride is needed.


You can still ride with a blown seal McDuck. :2thumbsup Just keep the speed down. I spent 3 months riding my old ESD with both forks leaking. They ran outa oil in the end :crazy: so that was good. I was pleased to have them back when I got around to replacing da seals.

Friday, yea ha time for some R&R me thinks. More like a sleep in da chair..;)

So a beer or 2 and maybe some Port chasers be outa da question then....:innocent:
I gotta package here for you........you probably wont want it then.......if your sleeping:laugh:

[Wasp27]

The forecasts for this weekend aren't that flash. Good luck with any and all efforts to abscond.

This is the Bay don't forget.....it looks like the rain will hold off here till late Sunday or early Monday....hopefully:yes:

[Stickchick]

Friday, yea ha time for some R&R me thinks. More like a sleep in da chair..;)

Gonna fight the cats for the chairs?:shutup:

[cowboyz]

Hehe Woops! :pinch:, but i would surely have thought the aaaRrrr1 would be much more fun that walking??

he probably wanted to get somewhere quickly.........

[Cruisin' Craig]

Definitely time for a ride for me this weekend. Hope to see y'all there :-)

[Cruisin' Craig]

Nope. No ride for me this weekend either after all. Maybe next time :bye:

[yungatart]

Definitely time for a ride for me this weekend. Hope to see y'all there :-)


Nope. No ride for me this weekend either after all. Maybe next time :bye:

Contradiction!
What a bugger!
School hols soon...time for lots of riding then:soon::woohoo:

[McDuck]

Nope. No ride for me this weekend either after all. Maybe next time :bye:

Bummer....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Gonna fight the cats for the chairs?:shutup:

No fight. They know they are the bosses so I will have what ever is left. ;)

[McDuck]

Well what an absolutly fantastic ride and fantastic day :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Well what an absolutly fantastic ride and fantastic day :)

Well done to this man. Hope more got out and about yesterday. Sure was a nice day for it.

[McDuck]

Yea there would have been about8? All rund fantastic.

[Dooly]

Was a nice ride yesterday. Neat road the Puketitri one, lots of tight turns, sweepers, pretty good.
Good to turn up at the Puketap pub and see heaps of bikes, always good to check other rides out.
Off with the Triumph lot today, not sure what the plan is, think its something to do with the show thingy at Anderson park.

[McDuck]

Was a nice ride yesterday. Neat road the Puketitri one, lots of tight turns, sweepers, pretty good.
Good to turn up at the Puketap pub and see heaps of bikes, always good to check other rides out.
Off with the Triumph lot today, not sure what the plan is, think its something to do with the show thingy at Anderson park.

So which one was you?:blink:

[Dooly]

So which one was you?:blink:

Umm...look at my profile pic and guess........:Pokey:

[McDuck]

Umm...look at my profile pic and guess........:Pokey:

lol



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It is a nice bike that one.... :baby:

[Colapop]

The green one, right?

[McDuck]

The green one, right?

na the two black ones.

[Colapop]

At the same time???

[McDuck]

At the same time???

he is a talented man.

[yungatart]

Was a nice ride yesterday. Neat road the Puketitri one, lots of tight turns, sweepers, pretty good.


I find that road really challenging, which is an improvement as I used to find it daunting!
Thanks boys, for chaperoning the "dear old girls". We had a blast, its just a slower blast for us!

[BigG]

Umm...look at my profile pic and guess........:Pokey:Nice other two bikes Tony Ya not Russian are you, I see Red I see Red. I'm getting a little closer to joining you guys.:sleep:

[BigG]

Supper bikes tonight Sky sport 3, watch the 600's very tight comp:first:

[yungatart]

Nice other two bikes Tony Ya not Russian are you, I see Red I see Red. I'm getting a little closer to joining you guys.:sleep:

That's good news G. just in time for winter rides...cool, crisp and clear days..mmmm

We have missed you!
What are you getting?

[robertydog]

Supper bikes tonight Sky sport 3, watch the 600's very tight comp:first:


Sky sport 2 at 9pm-12.25am then Sky sport 3 at 1.05am:sleep:

[DeltaBravo]

Thanks Guys & Gals for the great company and fun ride up to Puketitiri
see you all next time. Yep Dooly those Triumphs are starting to look
really cool.

[Dooly]

Yep Dooly those Triumphs are starting to look
really cool.

Yep, can't go wrong with a Triumph mate.

(or a Ducati/R1/Gixxer etc, cover my bases....)

Have you been looking at a Sprint Dave?
Little birdy told me today a chap fitting your description was at Procycles this week........:first:
And from what you told me on Saturday.

Gerald, our local Triumph RAT group leader who is running the shop part of Procycles now said today that he is going to let his new Sprint be used for a demo if you or anyone is interested.

[Dooly]

Nice other two bikes Tony Ya not Russian are you, I see Red I see Red. I'm getting a little closer to joining you guys.:sleep:

The Speed Triple is here if you wish to join us again George.

[Dooly]

Went to that thing at Anderson park today. Met up with the Palmy and HB Triumph group at Breakers thi morning for brekky then headed down to the display.
Quite a few bikes, must of been over 100.
Seemed to be mainly Triumphs/Harleys and cruisers, not as many Jap stuff as I would of thought.
They were having a mass ride/drive thru Napier then out the back a bit led by a bike cop, so all legal speeds.
Our Triumph group decided it was too hot and we needed a beer so went to the Puketap well before the ride left, and waited for them to come past, which when they did, half of the bikers got a sudden thirst and stopped, so the place was over flowing with bikes......was awesome.

The amount of Harley riders wearing bogus German helmets nowdays is just so.........70s!!!
Not even chromed like the old days!

[Whytey]

Finally got a chance to go for a decent squirt ,Bay View , out the back way to Patangata then over to Tikokino and oh no ,We find the local establishment is no longer quenching thirsts .Then a poor fellow on Ducati SS900 with a buggered fuse so the trusty smoke packet comes to the rescue the off to the little cafe at Maraekakaho and there,s a kiddies b/day party so no coffee .So its off around Twyford " Quickly " he he , arrive home and am greeted by a frown . Oh well at least i had a good time , how selfish of me .

[Dooly]

Finally got a chance to go for a decent squirt ,Bay View , out the back way to Patangata then over to Tikokino and oh no ,We find the local establishment is no longer quenching thirsts .Then a poor fellow on Ducati SS900 with a buggered fuse so the trusty smoke packet comes to the rescue the off to the little cafe at Maraekakaho and there,s a kiddies b/day party so no coffee .So its off around Twyford " Quickly " he he , arrive home and am greeted by a frown . Oh well at least i had a good time , how selfish of me .

The Tiko pub is an accommodation venue for Tongan fruit pickers now.
I see them all hanging off the balconey when I go for blats down that way.
Plus the guy you saw on the Ducati was probably my neighbour who broke down there on Sunday and spent time with them waiting for a trailer to arrive.
They fed him and wanted to load him up with kava!
Its a good road for a ride around there.

[Whytey]

Hey dooly , so my bloody ciggy paper didnt do the trick thats a bummer he seemed pretty sure it was only a fuse . Dont show those fruit pickers your homepage mate or they will be leaving the tiko en mass and moving to Maraekakaho and setting up camp at the monumant to worship you .

[Radar]

Hi all you HB bikers. I'll be coming over to Napier the weekend of 19 - 20 April and wonder if any rides are on or if there is a meeting place you hang out at?

[McDuck]

Hi all you HB bikers. I'll be coming over to Napier the weekend of 19 - 20 April and wonder if any rides are on or if there is a meeting place you hang out at?

We should be able to chuck together a ride for ya :)
We meet at BP taradale rd at 1.30.
There will be more people if it is fine, less if wet.

[Radar]

We should be able to chuck together a ride for ya :)
We meet at BP taradale rd at 1.30.
There will be more people if it is fine, less if wet.

Thanks man. :niceone: Will be good to catch up with some HB KB'ers.

Saturday or Sunday?

If its Saturday I'll be a bit worn from the ride over from Masterton that morning but will make it unless the weather craps out. I'll see if any of the Manawatu crowd wants to join me, and a couple of friends from Masterton if they are crazy enough.

Will you be on your Katana 400?

[Dooly]

Hey dooly , so my bloody ciggy paper didnt do the trick thats a bummer he seemed pretty sure it was only a fuse . Dont show those fruit pickers your homepage mate or they will be leaving the tiko en mass and moving to Maraekakaho and setting up camp at the monumant to worship you .

His bike is always breaking down.
Always electrical, and stuff that has been problematic for a while. He had problems before he went on the ride and thought it was fixed, yet again.

He said 28 Tongans live in the Tiko pub!
They gave him a hand to manhandle the bike on the trailer.

[McDuck]

Thanks man. :niceone: Will be good to catch up with some HB KB'ers.

Saturday or Sunday?

If its Saturday I'll be a bit worn from the ride over from Masterton that morning but will make it unless the weather craps out. I'll see if any of the Manawatu crowd wants to join me, and a couple of friends from Masterton if they are crazy enough.

Will you be on your Katana 400?

Saterday. 250

[MSTRS]

... a bit worn from the ride over from Masterton ....

You should be just warmed up!
Our regular ride starts at BP Taradale Rd at 1.30 on Saturdays. Usually takes in a(nother) choice HB road and is about 200km.
Note - the meeting place is not BP Greenmeadows...

[BigG]

The Speed Triple is here if you wish to join us again George.Cheers Tonymite take you up on that one fine Saterday:rolleyes:

[speights_bud]

Lookie Lookie People:whistle:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1513235#post1513235

[hXc]

Who put that there?!

[speights_bud]

u been playing with your felt pens again?;) ::shifty:

[hXc]

Yehp. Hope it washes off before school tomorrow;)

[Dooly]

Cheers Tonymite take you up on that one fine Saterday:rolleyes:

No probs...........just not this one........Ducati's in bits all over the floor and I'm a slave to the land this weekend due to neglecting the property the last several weekends to ride.

[speights_bud]

It is commonly known amongst bikers that Cages are a great threat to us every time we ride, and i believe that its not good enough,

SO....

As of Tomorrow Night (Sat 12th) My mission is to destroy as many cages as possible in the Demolition Derby at the Meeanee Speedway.
My Boss has given me the old work car (Toyota Corona) and i've spent the last 2 weeks Tearing it apart and putting in the 5-point Harness etc.

My Car is White, with Black Numbers "22" and a large "we-Can" Precision Engineering sticker on the Bonnet.

Racing starts at 6pm and i believe and there is a gate entry cost.

The demolition Derby is the Final Event for the night so there's no worries of turning up too late!

Mr & Mrs Gixxer 4 ever, StickChick and some others are already planning on being there so Let us know if you going to come along and make a night of it :) :2thumbsup

[yungatart]

We'll be there!
Go the "we- can" car!!!

[speights_bud]

We'll be there!
Go the "we- can" car!!!

The "we-Can" Weapon is gonna get Munched!!!!:jerry:

[robertydog]

Just dont blow it up or blow a fuse...........

[speights_bud]

Just dont blow it up or blow a fuse...........

Battery's been moved to the Passenger Seat, Out of harms way :) and the handbrake rachet 'button' etc has been "fixed" so its a now like a rally one :)
Gear linkages have also been secured and Hand Throttle fitted as a last resort :banana:The car still has a set of Chevoit 3-Spoke Mag Rims fitted :cool:

The Whole point is to Blow it up, well kind of, as a last resort. Its the Old work car that nooone been able to kill yet so im gonna do my best, although winning also sounds really cool :D i wanna try flip it it think... it'd be way cool, but kinda scary... :pinch:

[robertydog]

Well then dont blow a fuse before you blow it up.

[speights_bud]

Sounds like a plan :2thumbsup Except i dont actually know how to not blow a fuse :crazy:

[McDuck]

Where is the speedway?

[speights_bud]

Where is the speedway?

The Speedway is in Meeanee, down Sandy Road.
Directions for several ways to get there are here:


http://www.hbspeedway.co.nz/?page_id=27


Gate Fees:

$15 Adult
$5 Child
$40 Family

[team cudby]

hi if anyone going for a ride team cudby's are home today you are welcome to come for coffee today mike is busy fixing motor bikes today

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Mr & Mrs Gixxer 4 ever, StickChick and some others are already planning on being there so Let us know if you going to come along and make a night of it :) :2thumbsup

Bloody madness. :shit: How can you put 58 cars on the track that small and expect anyone to have fun? But it was great to see Speights_Bud hit the wall in front of us and then head off down the wall in reverse. I never knew a car could go that fast in reverse. So did you complete one lap? I think da little Toyota smashed a CV joint and that ended the ride with it pushed hard up against the wall with a heap of other cars around it. She still started and ran but with no drive, that’s where it stayed. I would hazarded a guess that it put up one of the biggest clouds of steam for the night. :done:

Edit: Clutch couldn't do it any more as it turns out.

Thanks to all the people that came along. It was great to see you all and nice to have Dan and da Chicky in town. I better go and do stuff but thanks for a great night out Speights_bud :first: and all the local K/Bers. :woohoo: but I think I will stick to bikes.

Aye Chicky and Dan...... we washed the roads while you slept so you would have a safe trip home. We are good like that here in the Bay :innocent:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Aye…:devil2:. should we escort Dan and da Chicky outa town today?:rolleyes: What time are you going you 2?

[MSTRS]

We probably should eh? Tis the only way to be sure they leave without stealin' our wimmin....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

We probably should eh? Tis the only way to be sure they leave without stealin' our wimmin....

Cool what time are they going John? From what I read in another thread we need to watch our wimmin...........

[MSTRS]

Not sure - they still away getting Sticky's stuff. At least it gives me a chance to secure what needs securing...:devil2:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not sure - they still away getting Sticky's stuff. At least it gives me a chance to secure what needs securing...:devil2:

:jerry: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Post here and we will join da ride out.

[yungatart]

:jerry: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Post here and we will join da ride out.

Will do! Waiting patiently....

[MSTRS]

Leaving in here in 15 mins or so, will need to get fuel at Bayview, join us if you can.

[speights_bud]

Bloody madness. :shit:... ...
But it was great to see Speights_Bud hit the wall in front of us and then head off down the wall in reverse. I never knew a car could go that fast in reverse.

I'm the son of a farmer, we drive better backwards than we do forwards!!

So did you complete one lap?

I Certainly did, was just short of finishing my third Lap when the clutch Finally Gave Up on me, an older style spring clutch would have been the go, the Hydraulic clutch spat the dummy.

I think da little Toyota smashed a CV joint and that ended the ride with it pushed hard up against the wall with a heap of other cars around it. She still started and ran but with no drive, that’s where it stayed. I would hazarded a guess that it put up one of the biggest clouds of steam for the night. :done:

Edit: Clutch couldn't do it any more as it turns out.

Thanks to all the people that came along. It was great to see you all and nice to have Dan and da Chicky in town. I better go and do stuff but thanks for a great night out Speights_bud :first: and all the local K/Bers.

Yep, Cheers to all you guys who came along to watch it was choice having you there :)

:woohoo: but I think I will stick to bikes.

I Agree, its much more fun in a cleaner environment where the Person in control actually has control over how the race plays out and skill is more of a factor :cool:

Aye Chicky and Dan...... we washed the roads while you slept so you would have a safe trip home. We are good like that here in the Bay :innocent:

Good to see you guys again, hope you enjoyed the night out :2thumbsup:


Argh

10 Chars

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Leaving in here in 15 mins or so, will need to get fuel at Bayview, join us if you can.

Arrrr sorry… long lost friends arrived :banana: and we could not make it. Really good to catch up with them, but Mooo wanted a ride.

Arrr such is life. We will catch up another time. Hope you got home safe you 2. Cheers :cool:

[Stickchick]

Hey Guys, made it home safe and sound. Thanks you Tart and Mstrs for having us this weekend and for the escort in and out. Thanks for the entertainment Speights_bud. Very well done, although I was disappointed I didn't see more of you, however the reverse style of driving makes things more interesting.

It was great to catch up with everyone. Miss you guys soo much. But will see you in two weeks :banana: Yes with the Jaga, Paddy and Zac.

[MSTRS]

The stuff will be joining you in about, oh, 6 hours....

[Stickchick]

The stuff will be joining you in about, oh, 6 hours....

Thanks heaps JOhn, for everything this weekend. :2thumbsup:hug:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

WRB update.

Have a read to catch up but I don't think this is going anywhere. Around in small circles I think.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59539&page=26

[yungatart]

I hear you Steve, but there has been some interest generated and CC stuff is now back on the front page of KB...so you just never know where it will lead.

[robertydog]

New Zealand Police Alert 9:00pm 15 Apr 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: Napier

Incident type: Road closure

Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel along State Highway 2 north of Napier (between Napier and Gisborne).
Extremely bad weather has caused significant slips along the road, which has resulted in a stretch of the highway near the Matahorua Bridge being closed to traffic.
Diversions are in place along Matahorua Road near Tutira, to North of the Matahorua Bridge. This diversion will add significant travel time for motorists due to a significant stretch of the road being unsealed.
The road closure is expected to be in place for several hours and Police are advising motorists from travelling this route if at all possible.

Issued By: Inspector Paul Jermy

[McDuck]

New Zealand Police Alert 9:00pm 15 Apr 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: Napier

Incident type: Road closure

Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel along State Highway 2 north of Napier (between Napier and Gisborne).
Extremely bad weather has caused significant slips along the road, which has resulted in a stretch of the highway near the Matahorua Bridge being closed to traffic.
Diversions are in place along Matahorua Road near Tutira, to North of the Matahorua Bridge. This diversion will add significant travel time for motorists due to a significant stretch of the road being unsealed.
The road closure is expected to be in place for several hours and Police are advising motorists from travelling this route if at all possible.

Issued By: Inspector Paul Jermy


I feal like a ride...

[Wasp27]

New Zealand Police Alert 9:00pm 15 Apr 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: Napier

Incident type: Road closure

Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel along State Highway 2 north of Napier (between Napier and Gisborne).
Extremely bad weather has caused significant slips along the road, which has resulted in a stretch of the highway near the Matahorua Bridge being closed to traffic.

Good reporting Doggy...bugger, we might have to play somewhere's else for a while :crybaby:.....least till they clean up da mess. I gotta feeling the Rail line will be lucky to survive any damage if the forecast for the next 24 hours is anything to go by. Poor buggers in the Waikato go from a major drought to a massive flood.....spare a thought for the farmers.....:(

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Had this sent to me by a good mate.

"LABOUR PROPOSE TO BAN THE USE OR POSESSION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO DETECT, OR INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF SPEED MEASURING EQUIPMENT!!...... HAS IT HIT A BLACK HOLE?

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

On the 21st of December 2007 the Labour party announced by a press release what they claim are several new road safety initiatives.

THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS (which we have obtained under the official information act) WERE RELEASED FEBRUARY 2008. These proposals need first to go to the LTSA for drafting and then to a select committee for review. The select committee call for public submissions and read all relevant material in relation to all the proposals. The select committee then advise parliament of their findings. If the Government believe they have the support of the MMP parties they then hold a vote in parliament on the proposed changes.


WHAT WE ARE DOING

Radar Direct is preparing relevant information for the select committee on the positive attributes of owning and using a radar detector, including international studies to support this.

In 2007 Radar Direct had been speaking to interested parties about Safety Warning Systems (SWS). SWS gives moving vehicles or stationary zones the ability to transmit a signal to radar detectors to alert them to a potential hazard. Imagine being able to know that an ambulance is approaching 1km away, or being told you are approaching a rural school bus or school zone.
As radar owners we know that one "beep" makes us check our speed. Radar Direct will continue to introduce SWS into NZ. Make a positive step and turn ON this valuable safety feature. The next SWS installation will be on the Pakuranga Highway outside the Saint Kentigern College. This SWS tranmitter will say ³SCHOOL ZONE AHEAD².


WHAT WE KNOW

• Any public or select committee hearings on Radar Detectors may not be heard until 2009. (well after the election)

• Rumour about laws coming into effect April 1st are incorrect. No date as been set and there is a process that has to be followed.

• Cabinet agreed THAT THERE WOULD BE A 2 YEAR LEAD IN PERIOD BEFORE THE PROPOSALS BECOME LAW assuming that it becomes law.

• A ban on the sale of radar detectors is not possible under current legislation because the products in themselves are not dangerous.

• Police will not be given the power to search vehicles for equipment to detect or interfere with speed measuring devices because it would breech The Bill of Rights.

• The actual proposal is to ban the use or possession, “in a motor vehicle”, of “all equipment” to detect or interfere with the operation of speed measuring devices. This would also ban all GPS car navigation products from Navman, Garmin, Tom Tom and Uniden as they also detect non radar based speed measuring devices.

• At present discussion we have had with other Political parties indicates there is little to no cross party support for these proposal.

You have a right to know when you are been listened to by electronic surveillance. Radar is listening for you. If you feel that your property rights of ownership are been abused by these proposals then you know what to do.

There are already Safety Warning System transmitters operational in New Zealand. Soon more will appear in School Zones and on Trucks being use in road reconstruction.


Radar Detectors are a huge benefit to road safety and have contributed to the lowest road toll in 40 years!"

You all know how I feel about them.

Info here...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=179&objectid=10483863

Time to go play in da rain. Have a good day people.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Good reporting Doggy...bugger, we might have to play somewhere's else for a while :crybaby:.....least till they clean up da mess. I gotta feeling the Rail line will be lucky to survive any damage if the forecast for the next 24 hours is anything to go by. Poor buggers in the Waikato go from a major drought to a massive flood.....spare a thought for the farmers.....:(

Sure will. From one stressful situation to another. Hungry cows get cold and sick. Then die. The situation could be worse now than it was when it was hot and dry. I have experienced that very thing. Nature is a bitch. Thinking of them all.

[McDuck]

Dont worry they will survive :)
(i lived near matata)

[robertydog]

New Zealand Police Alert 5:00am 17 Apr 2008 Eastern

Location of incident: SH 2 Putorino

Incident type: Blockage on state highway

UPDATE
There is a detour via Matahorua Rd. Unknown how long the road will be closed.
Issued By: 0 Marie Kelly


You have received this email because you signed up for Alerts from the New Zealand Police web site.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Very dense population of Swine on the roads out this way tonight. 5 on the way to town 4 on the way home. They maybe hanging around so take care on da roads

[BigG]

Yamaha's just don't lay down. Six months after my bin on the old Thunderace, put key in ignition and press starter and 5 seconds later she breathes again. Now I just got to find some front forks and a front wheel and we could be smoking it on the track . Might take a bit to get it on the road to make it legal but with some minor touch ups it could be used for track days.:doctor:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yamaha's just don't lay down. Six months after my bin on the old Thunderace, put key in ignition and press starter and 5 seconds later she breathes again. Now I just got to find some front forks and a front wheel and we could be smoking it on the track . Might take a bit to get it on the road to make it legal but with some minor touch ups it could be used for track days.:doctor:

Whooo Whooo. Now that’s the spirit George. Looking forward to seeing it on the track. :yes:

[MSTRS]

Have any HB KBers got a brazier we can borrow for Saturday night? And has anyone forgotten about our do....

[Stickchick]

Have any HB KBers got a brazier we can borrow for Saturday night? And has anyone forgotten about our do....

I can ring my Aunty I think she has a couple in her back yard, or get Tart to ring her?:2thumbsup

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Have any HB KBers got a brazier we can borrow for Saturday night? And has anyone forgotten about our do....

No and No. So sorry we are going to miss it. But we have had this planned for a long time. Martin at camp and Beck’s 21st. Three days in the big city alone with da Mooooo……:innocent:.......... :zzzz:

Lots of this..:zzzz: and some of this.:nono: then lots of this:yawn:

Have a great Birthday you two. Hope the KBer’s give you a great send off. And no I am not far behind <_<

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I can ring my Aunty I think she has a couple in her back yard, or get Tart to ring her?:2thumbsup

Aye Chicky….. You have a great ride down girl…:niceone:……. Sorry we are going to miss you…….

[BigG]

Have any HB KBers got a brazier we can borrow for Saturday night? And has anyone forgotten about our do....yep I got a small one but no tray to go under it, ya can have it. No I cant be there cos its my Birthday and having time with me Kids.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

yep I got a small one but no tray to go under it, ya can have it. No I cant be there cos its my Birthday and having time with me Kids.

Cool G. I can admit that not only are we going for the R&R and the twenty first but it is Mary’s Birthday on the 27th so it was my pressy for her. No kids this weekend for us but we had most of them with us last weekend for dinner. It is great to read posts like this too. Well done that man.

[yungatart]

Have a great Birthday you two. Hope the KBer’s give you a great send off. And no I am not far behind

Sorry you guys aren't gonna make it, but have a great weekend and a very Happy Birthday to Moo for 27th


I can ring my Aunty I think she has a couple in her back yard, or get Tart to ring her?:2thumbsup
Thanks Sticky, I will give her aring.


yep I got a small one but no tray to go under it, ya can have it. No I cant be there cos its my Birthday and having time with me Kids.

Happy Birthday to you too, young G. I will see how I get on with SC's Aunty as she is closer, but I will let you know.

[yungatart]

Big G, managed to source a brazier from just around the corner.
Thanks for the offer of yours tho.:love:

[team cudby]

saturday here we come 4 day's off for jenny 1 week for mike and 24hr no kids cool

[Dooly]

Went for a ride to Putorino pub this arvo, took the boy on his first run up the Wairoa rd.
Road was good.
About 10 bikes there.
Was one of those Boss Hoss contraptions there with a 502 cubic inch big block Chev engine, all alloy donk!!
Man it sounded impressive coming down the road.
Totally impractical.
I know the 350 versions are 60k, so the 502 must be a shit load more.

[MSTRS]

Dooly, have you heard from Chanceyy?

[BigG]

Check out my profile picture, awaiting parts from America thanks to Jas's brothers info.

[Dooly]

Dooly, have you heard from Chanceyy?

Yep I'm meeting her at HW50 turnoff from Danne end, then I imagine I will deliver her to your door. I guess around 10ish at your place.

[Dooly]

Check out my profile picture, awaiting parts from America thanks to Jas's brothers info.

Well thats one way to save weight and make it go faster mate.
Bit of a hard seat tho......:devil2:

Are you getting another bike or is that going to be done up now for the road or track?

[BigG]

Well thats one way to save weight and make it go faster mate.
Bit of a hard seat tho......:devil2:

Are you getting another bike or is that going to be done up now for the road or track? Well it will be a cheap road bike when I'm finished with it, possibly have it back on the road in 3 months, but will be rideable next week, but before I fit it out I want to take it on the track at a track day to see how it handles.

[speights_bud]

Check out my profile picture, awaiting parts from America thanks to Jas's brothers info.

Looking Good G! :clap:

You're lucky i don't know where your house is or else i'd be too tempted to drop around and fit a set of motocross bars for you 'street-fighter' style :dodge:

[BigG]

Looking Good G! :clap:

You're lucky i don't know where your house is or else i'd be too tempted to drop around and fit a set of motocross bars for you 'street-fighter' style :dodge: Ease up moto cross bars would bend under the strain of the excelleration. Got a YZ250 for sale if your interested.

[robertydog]

Last ride tomorrow:crybaby:

[speights_bud]

Ease up moto cross bars would bend under the strain of the excelleration. Got a YZ250 for sale if your interested.

Thanks G, I would be interested but i don't have any money :( i think when i'm qualified etc a dirt bike or motard will eventually become a necessity in my garage

[Cruisin' Craig]

METSERVICE: Extended forecast for all of New Zealand.

Saturday
North Island, showers in most places, but gradually clearing, and mainly fine in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. South Island, showers, with snow to low levels, in the east and south becoming less frequent and coastal, fine or becoming fine in the west and north.


Sucks to be from one of those other parts of NZ then , but lookin' good for a ride for me this weekend :cool:

[Stickchick]

METSERVICE: Extended forecast for all of New Zealand.

Saturday
North Island, showers in most places, but gradually clearing, and mainly fine in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. South Island, showers, with snow to low levels, in the east and south becoming less frequent and coastal, fine or becoming fine in the west and north.


Sucks to be from one of those other parts of NZ then , but lookin' good for a ride for me this weekend :cool:

Looks like I might have to head down again :banana:

[yungatart]

Typical! We're heading north....
Sad to see your baby go, eh Rob?

[MSTRS]

Commisserations, Rob. The risk you take when you put 'em up for sale....

[NZsarge]

Well it will be a cheap road bike when I'm finished with it, possibly have it back on the road in 3 months, but will be rideable next week, but before I fit it out I want to take it on the track at a track day to see how it handles.

Hard to keep a good bike down, rising from the ashes of destruction the "Ace" rides again. :headbang:

[robertydog]

Typical! We're heading north....
Sad to see your baby go, eh Rob?

Yes its gone. Rode up to Hamilton to share with delivery. Glad i didnt get much rain. And a bastard having no detector on it as well.
Well to be quite honest there was also a mission to be acheived and that was to look at the new Kawasaki ZX1000. Yummy. So we will see.

As they say one door closes and another slams wide open. Watch this space.:msn-wink:

[cowboyz]

Yes its gone. Rode up to Hamilton to share with delivery. Glad i didnt get much rain. And a bastard having no detector on it as well.
Well to be quite honest there was also a mission to be acheived and that was to look at the new Kawasaki ZX1000. Yummy. So we will see.

As they say one door closes and another slams wide open. Watch this space.:msn-wink:

on ya. can I be your friend now?

[NZsarge]

on ya. can I be your friend now?

:rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

Yes its gone. Rode up to Hamilton to share with delivery. Glad i didnt get much rain. And a bastard having no detector on it as well.
Well to be quite honest there was also a mission to be acheived and that was to look at the new Kawasaki ZX1000. Yummy. So we will see.

As they say one door closes and another slams wide open. Watch this space.:msn-wink:

AFC in Palmy have a BLACK one in stock........they also have black SuperDuke too :drool:
They close at one tomorrow.

[yod]

Yes its gone. Rode up to Hamilton to share with delivery. Glad i didnt get much rain. And a bastard having no detector on it as well.
Well to be quite honest there was also a mission to be acheived and that was to look at the new Kawasaki ZX1000. Yummy. So we will see.

As they say one door closes and another slams wide open. Watch this space.:msn-wink:

:shit: just time for change?

[Dooly]

Me thinks Rob may surprise......

But in a great way.
Alas not a Triumph but....:soon:

[BigG]

Yes its gone. Rode up to Hamilton to share with delivery. Glad i didnt get much rain. And a bastard having no detector on it as well.
Well to be quite honest there was also a mission to be acheived and that was to look at the new Kawasaki ZX1000. Yummy. So we will see.

As they say one door closes and another slams wide open. Watch this space.:msn-wink:I thought use wus a Yamaha Man Bro

[BigG]

Had a snot across a padock on a KTM 450 this arvo, sh__t it had some power.

[speights_bud]

Yep, those KTM's have some poke alright!

I rode a KTM 300EXC (the two stroke model) in taupo for an afternoon, jeepers...:clap:

[Cruisin' Craig]

Who's heading out today?

[Cruisin' Craig]

Just me riding by my lonesome then :weep:
Still, 'twas a good ride out to Tikokino. You fullus would've just slowed me down anyhoo :bleh:

[Dooly]

Its always a good ride to Tiko, even better as its right on my door step as such.

Was going to ride yesterday, but a job round here turned into a major so the day was history.
Nevermind, am riding today on our monthly Triumph ride today, all makes welcome of course.
Think we're heading south today, leaving Breakers Napier 10am.

[Cruisin' Craig]

Unfortunately my Sunday was spent hunting for a house. Still, plenty of weekend rides still to come eh?

[Dooly]

Man I love the Wairoa racetrack......oops I mean road:lol:

8 of us went for a blast just past Wairoa to some rundown dump of a bar/cafe just past Frasertown.
Came back to cafe 287 by the river for lunch.

6 Triumphs, SV1000 and a KTM Superduke.

First time I've seen a Superduke, the guy could ride, left us all for dead.
He pulled a wheelie the length of the straight past the Tutira dairy.:niceone:
Neat bike, that is if things did'nt keep falling off it. Had to stop twice for things dropping off, including a bolt from the gear shift linkage!

Good fast pace, I took the 600, and kept up with them all no probs.
No wonder some folk rave about 600s, they are lots of fun as long as you keep it in the rev buzz zone. The new Metzelers hung on wicked.

Saw a few bacon, we past one hidden doing about 140, dunno why he never tried to get us.
Maybe we were going too fast for him to get a u-turn in front of us.

The Wairoa rd has to be the best biking rd in the bay.

[McDuck]

Man I love the Wairoa racetrack......oops I mean road:lol:

8 of us went for a blast just past Wairoa to some rundown dump of a bar/cafe just past Frasertown.
Came back to cafe 287 by the river for lunch.

6 Triumphs, SV1000 and a KTM Superduke.

First time I've seen a Superduke, the guy could ride, left us all for dead.
He pulled a wheelie the length of the straight past the Tutira dairy.:niceone:
Neat bike, that is if things did'nt keep falling off it. Had to stop twice for things dropping off, including a bolt from the gear shift linkage!

Good fast pace, I took the 600, and kept up with them all no probs.
No wonder some folk rave about 600s, they are lots of fun as long as you keep it in the rev buzz zone. The new Metzelers hung on wicked.

Saw a few bacon, we past one hidden doing about 140, dunno why he never tried to get us.
Maybe we were going too fast for him to get a u-turn in front of us.

The Wairoa rd has to be the best biking rd in the bay.
Watch out, that is where i binned a few weeks ago...

[robertydog]

Man I love the Wairoa racetrack......oops I mean road:lol:

8 of us went for a blast just past Wairoa to some rundown dump of a bar/cafe just past Frasertown.
Came back to cafe 287 by the river for lunch.

6 Triumphs, SV1000 and a KTM Superduke.

First time I've seen a Superduke, the guy could ride, left us all for dead.
He pulled a wheelie the length of the straight past the Tutira dairy.:niceone:
Neat bike, that is if things did'nt keep falling off it. Had to stop twice for things dropping off, including a bolt from the gear shift linkage!

Good fast pace, I took the 600, and kept up with them all no probs.
No wonder some folk rave about 600s, they are lots of fun as long as you keep it in the rev buzz zone. The new Metzelers hung on wicked.

Saw a few bacon, we past one hidden doing about 140, dunno why he never tried to get us.
Maybe we were going too fast for him to get a u-turn in front of us.

The Wairoa rd has to be the best biking rd in the bay.

Came back from Gissy this arvo. Few bikes on the road going very slow as i was catching up to them fast....in the cage. Road is in good nick i reckon.

[hXc]

Watch out, that is where i binned a few weeks ago...I have reason to believe that you are a complete noob in comparison to Dooly. That may have something to do with you falling off, whilst he didn't.
In your accident, it wasn't the road...it was you.

[McDuck]

I have reason to believe that you are a complete noob in comparison to Dooly. That may have something to do with you falling off, whilst he didn't.
In your accident, it wasn't the road...it was you.

Given the fact that you know fuck all about my crash what makes you think i did anything wrong to begin with?

[chanceyy]

fundraising ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73011) that might interest you lot in joining .. any ideas or thoughts please let me know or add to the thread .. cheers

[hXc]

Given the fact that you know fuck all about my crash what makes you think i did anything wrong to begin with?And I thought you were a gentle giant...settle buddy, settle.

[McDuck]

And I thought you were a gentle giant...settle buddy, settle.

I get real firey on the interweb, my infractions page reflects this.

[McDuck]

I get real firey on the interweb, my infractions page reflects this.

I have also been for nearly 2 weeks without a motorbike and i dont like it :crybaby:

[Dooly]

Came back from Gissy this arvo. Few bikes on the road going very slow as i was catching up to them fast....in the cage. Road is in good nick i reckon.

Yeah there were a few we passed, mainly cruisers and a few olds sprotsbikes.
The road was superb, no goats, mud, or gravel.

[yungatart]

fundraising ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73011) that might interest you lot in joining .. any ideas or thoughts please let me know or add to the thread .. cheers

Hey guys, anyone interested in helping out with this?
We could do a HB ride, so that all funds raised here stay here for the Lowe Walker helicopter.
We don't want to organise this, we have enough to do with organising stuff for Zac at the mo, but are prepared to help out if someone else would step in to do the bulk of it....good cause and all, we never know when one of us will need their services.

[McDuck]

If i can borrow a bike and riing gear i will orginise it :)

[BigG]

I have also been for nearly 2 weeks without a motorbike and i dont like it :crybaby:I've been waiting 5 months Patiently but time draws nearer, just had the back end welded up again. Very nearly straight.:shutup:

[Dooly]

Just in time for the Winter George.
Oh wait, its here already.:argh:

[robertydog]

I thinks my shakes have just about gone.



Best i get the pit bike out i think

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Some good reading on here. Takes a while to catch up with you lot. The comings and going of all sorts of stuff. Go Rob and George.

The reason I am here is …… Please go here and read this then go and sign the thing……..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73142

[BigG]

Some good reading on here. Takes a while to catch up with you lot. The comings and going of all sorts of stuff. Go Rob and George.

The reason I am here is …… Please go here and read this then go and sign the thing……..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73142 All done and signed:doctor:Had op yesterday to fix me Hernia or shuv me intestine back whare they belong, bits starting to arrive for the bike now and I cant do any lifting for three weeks:argue:

[speights_bud]

Well the GPX has finally sold and gone out the Driveway, new owner picked it up tonight. Sad to see it gone :crybaby::cry:, so many good memories :Punk:, but i think i outgrew it....:whistle: time to gather the $$ and then in good time buy something else :)

[speights_bud]

Just in time for the Winter George.
Oh wait, its here already.:argh:


Indeed, drove the first part of the trip to work this morning with my head out the window, had no time to defrost windscreen, wipers just went overtop of the ice and the water squirters were initially frozen solid! :cold:

[BigG]

Well the GPX has finally sold and gone out the Driveway, new owner picked it up tonight. Sad to see it gone :crybaby::cry:, so many good memories :Punk:, but i think i outgrew it....:whistle: time to gather the $$ and then in good time buy something else :)We all seem to becoming bikeless, time for a 600 eh, hurry up so we can watch ya race, winter series coming up.:2thumbsup

[speights_bud]

We all seem to becoming bikeless, time for a 600 eh, hurry up so we can watch ya race, winter series coming up.:2thumbsup

RG150 is 99.9999% ready to go, Test day at track on the 16th of this month and winter series starts on the 21st of this month :D:D:DIt's all go :)

mmmm Wellington motorcycles has DRZ400sm's road registered with dirt rims/kits also for $8,499 mmm drool wish i had more money!!!

[BigG]

RG150 is 99.9999% ready to go, Test day at track on the 16th of this month and winter series starts on the 21st of this month :D:D:DIt's all go :)

mmmm Wellington motorcycles has DRZ400sm's road registered with dirt rims/kits also for $8,499 mmm drool wish i had more money!!!Tap the old man up, get him to sell some stock and youd be flying.:eek:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

No G…. Manager not owner. Would I have a 99 Gixxer if I could sell some and upgrade.

Isn’t the first race on the 25th SB? In Taupo?:confused: Come along everyone. :laugh: Will post more closer to the time. I want to get the track day behind us first. Had just about everything off/outa the RG so a lot of untested stuff in/on it. All street stock but I am not a mechanic :no: so hope it all goes well. Got a lota bits left over. More than one bikes worth. :doh: Is that good? <_<

So sorry to see the GPX go out the drive last night. :shutup:I went in to see it off. :bye: Couldn’t help myself. :crybaby: Lota memories in that bike. Never mind such is life. It is only a bike…….:cry:

[speights_bud]

Yep, 25th is the first race, my mistake :)

[BigG]

No G…. Manager not owner. Would I have a 99 Gixxer if I could sell some and upgrade.

Isn’t the first race on the 25th SB? In Taupo?:confused: Come along everyone. :laugh: Will post more closer to the time. I want to get the track day behind us first. Had just about everything off/outa the RG so a lot of untested stuff in/on it. All street stock but I am not a mechanic :no: so hope it all goes well. Got a lota bits left over. More than one bikes worth. :doh: Is that good? <_<

So sorry to see the GPX go out the drive last night. :shutup:I went in to see it off. :bye: Couldn’t help myself. :crybaby: Lota memories in that bike. Never mind such is life. It is only a bike…….:cry: I am going to try and get up there on the 16th if the body has recovered, bikes all strate now just got to put the bits back on when they arrive.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I am going to try and get up there on the 16th if the body has recovered, bikes all strate now just got to put the bits back on when they arrive.

Cool G. Will be nice to see it back on the track/road.

Should be an interesting day on the 16th. Might need you to help pick up all the bits that fall off so we can stick them back on. Take care of the recovery.

Arrr late for work. Later…..

[yungatart]

Big G, rest up you hear, and take it easy! All the best with your recovery...and getting your bike up and running again! We've missed you!
Weather is looking pretty shite for Saturday...might have to go for a ride on Sunday instead...its been ages.
Don't you hate it when life gets in the way of a riding?

[MSTRS]

Who can help with this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1555301&postcount=1

[Cruisin' Craig]

Big G, rest up you hear, and take it easy! All the best with your recovery...and getting your bike up and running again! We've missed you!
Weather is looking pretty shite for Saturday...might have to go for a ride on Sunday instead...its been ages.
Don't you hate it when life gets in the way of a riding?

Good call I think. I'll see what the weather is like tomorrow. These sunny days are becoming more and more rare with every week that passes dammit.

[Maffoo]

We all seem to becoming bikeless, time for a 600 eh, hurry up so we can watch ya race, winter series coming up.:2thumbsup

not me, i just got another one
two bikes in the garage ! o lord where will it end

[MSTRS]

if you've got one of each, it won't ever end....

[BigG]

Parts held up in Customs, some parts have arrived but the main one's are held up in Customs, they must want some GST off me:angry:

[McDuck]

Parts held up in Customs, some parts have arrived but the main one's are held up in Customs, they must want some GST off me:angry:

Gutting.



Hay everybody. I am looking for a new place to live.

It needs to be near eit, up to 180 ish a week for a largeish room with full bord. If you know of anything please let me know :)
Thanks

Oh and it need to have a garage with enough room for a bike.

[yungatart]

Parts held up in Customs, some parts have arrived but the main one's are held up in Customs, they must want some GST off me:angry:

They are always wanting something off us, eh, G? ...usually money...theiving b******s!
Can't wait to see the rebuild.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

We need some help with this please HB. Lets get the word out. This could be a good ride. :sunny:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73292

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Parts held up in Customs, some parts have arrived but the main one's are held up in Customs, they must want some GST off me:angry:

Yep they want da money G. I imported some stuff for our solar pump a few months ago and was sure I had missed da Tax man but Toll sent me the bill. They had the door to door thing and had to deliver. That meant they had to pay the Tax to for fill their contract. Great I recon. Yea right. They added $25.00 admin fee…………………….. :Pokey:

[MSTRS]

BP refused to put a flyer for this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1561815&postcount=8 in their window. I suggest we think about changing our meeting point*. Why support those that won't support 'us'?




*Perhaps to Mobil, who were quite happy to display it? Only problem is the association that might come from the 'other lot' that meet there...

[McDuck]

Maby gull? The fuel is better there to.

[Maffoo]

makes you wonder when places wont put a flyer up
useless wankers
i mean come on, its not like you are taking business away or anything

i assume that when you meet at the BP, y'all gas up?

[MSTRS]

makes you wonder when places wont put a flyer up
useless wankers
i mean come on, its not like you are taking business away or anything

i assume that when you meet at the BP, y'all gas up?

Well, we did...

[Maffoo]

Well, we did...

:lol::lol: thats the spirit

[Gixxer 4 ever]

BP

*Perhaps to Mobil, who were quite happy to display it? Only problem is the association that might come from the 'other lot' that meet there...

We will structure the ride in a way that it will be good for all riders. I hope all Hawkes Bay riders come along. I will try and drop in on W this weekend and have a chat to him about the ride and see if we can get him to bring the H/D out and be our lead rider. It has all the gear to warn people to stay behind and it is big enough to stop other riders passing. Even if the bike isn’t W is.:dodge:

We will need another bike to follow the lead bike and a tail sweep. I can do that end. :yes: So we have a ruff plan. See you all on Saturday for the planning meeting. :yes:

[wickle]

BP refused to put a flyer for this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1561815&postcount=8 in their window. I suggest we think about changing our meeting point*. Why support those that won't support 'us'?




*Perhaps to Mobil, who were quite happy to display it? Only problem is the association that might come from the 'other lot' that meet there...
With reference to your poster! I manage BP Greenmeadows,I ride on regular bases have been meaning to catch up on one of your rides, I have organised posters for HB Classic Club bike show, Queens Birthday w/end posters to be put up in all of our sites, Big Boss rides too! So should be no problem he normally supports bike stuff in general including Cold Duck. Pop in and see at work (mornings)

[Maffoo]

im in that servo quite often :D

i usually gas the bike up there

[MSTRS]

With reference to your poster! I manage BP Greenmeadows,I ride on regular bases have been meaning to catch up on one of your rides, I have organised posters for HB Classic Club bike show, Queens Birthday w/end posters to be put up in all of our sites, Big Boss rides too! So should be no problem he normally supports bike stuff in general including Cold Duck. Pop in and see at work (mornings)

Thanks. I will do that.
Just to clarify...BP Taradale Road were the refusers.
So it seems that the individual garage is the problem, not the company. Good to know.

[slimjim]

fuck your'll have more luck with a bucket walking around town, local need haha around this hawkes bay yea right

[MSTRS]

Huh? <tfytvyt>

[slimjim]

our club hold's alot of funrasing support rides and over the eighteen years of riding to these event's, you get to see a large number just drop away, unless KB's are that well grouped you'll be disappointed with number's that turn up, so when i read that you can not do it all your self , understand that alot has to be done and so many never come forward to help so few ,wish ya's the best

[MSTRS]

So you are saying that few will help? That's ok...only need a few. Obviously you are not one of those few - or are you?

[slimjim]

obviously little few will , however i am not one of those few , was with the Few, as said wish ya's all thee best

[BigG]

Just need to get the bike Vinned now and should all be go, one mirror should be ok I guess, here's a few pics of the Licourice allsort, bits from the USA, Australia and Wellington. Wana take for a test ride but Mrs says No!:first:

[yungatart]

Just need to get the bike Vinned now and should all be go, one mirror should be ok I guess, here's a few pics of the Licourice allsort, bits from the USA, Australia and Wellington. Wana take for a test ride but Mrs says No!:first:

Woohoo! :banana: Looking good...not quite as pretty as she used to, but...
Good luck with the vinning process. I bet you can't wait to go for a ride

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whooo WHOoo what a day at the track. We took the RG to the Taupo track for a shake down today. A precursor to the VIC club winter series. We have not tested since the Taupo spectacular back in December. So it was all a bit hit and miss.

The bike started so that was a good start for the day. 4 laps in to the first session we saw Speights_Bud slow and then the left hand was lifted as he headed for the grass. Gary and I had a sinking feeling. What the F**() has gone wrong with that bike now? We talked about all the things it could be and we could not get to the bike as it was sitting at the entrance to pit lane. After the track was cleared Speights_Bud pushed it over to pit lane and we realised it was outa fuel. How embarrassing.

We did some measuring and calculating and filled the fuel for the second session. Off to the track again. We had wanted to hit the 1.59s for the bike today. Speights_Bud got down to the 1.58 in that session and the bike ran like a train. It was just on song and he road it like it was on rails. Well done that man. We had some tyre issues after that session. The front was good but the rear was way to hot with bits falling off and with in one session the new tyre looked second hand. So out with the pump and the gauge. Lots of talking and bull shit and we changed the tyre pressure.

Off for the third run of the day. I saw the times come down again and we are so pleased with the way the bike ran. The tyre problem seems to be resolved. All in all a great practice day. I think we can say we are as ready as any team can be for the race day.


Well done Speights_Bud and we look forward to next Sundays race day. Hope we get of the start line. Missed you today George. Hope you are well mate.

Sorry about the grammar and spelling. Too stuffed to check it. See below for meeting time tomorrow.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Planning meeting at Breakers at 10.00 am for the Fund raiser for the Westpac chopper. Please come along.



Cheers for the heads up SlimJim. What you say is true but it is worth a try. We can only advertise a ride and if 2 bikes turn up or 200 so be it. Better than sitting on our hands and living off others. But thanks for the heads up. I won’t be so disappointed now when it fails. Cheers.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just need to get the bike Vinned now and should all be go, one mirror should be ok I guess, here's a few pics of the Licourice allsort, bits from the USA, Australia and Wellington. Wana take for a test ride but Mrs says No!:first:

Nice George. Now I know why you are not at the track :) Pat will test ride it for you :yes: :innocent:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

My Email has crashed. Pm me here for the W/P fund raiser. See you all tomorrow.

[McDuck]

Planning meeting at Breakers at 10.00 am for the Fund raiser for the Westpac chopper. Please come along.



Cheers for the heads up SlimJim. What you say is true but it is worth a try. We can only advertise a ride and if 2 bikes turn up or 200 so be it. Better than sitting on our hands and living off others. But thanks for the heads up. I won’t be so disappointed now when it fails. Cheers.

I will pop my head in but have stuff to do for the next week, after that i am happy to do what is asked of me :laugh:

[BigG]

Nice George. Now I know why you are not at the track :) Pat will test ride it for you :yes: :innocent: Seems like you had a fantastic day at the track, that was a good write up, yep all my stuff turned up on thursday so spent Friday putting it back together. Need to tighten steering head up and all should be well. Looking forward to watching the upcoming race series, If you want I could sponsor the fuel saves Paddy not finishing the the race due to lack offuel.:jerry:

[MSTRS]

Well done on the rebuild, BigG...the mirror is an issue only because I believe 1 is all you need but it has to be the right side ??

[McDuck]

Well done on the rebuild, BigG...the mirror is an issue only because I believe 1 is all you need but it has to be the right side ??

The 250 passed compliance with one mirror on the left side, i guess it would be up to the tester.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If you want I could sponsor the fuel saves Paddy not finishing the the race due to lack offuel.:jerry:


Thanks George. :lol:

You have no idea how embarrassed I was when I found out what was wrong but I was very excited at the same time cos it was easy to fix. That’s what happens when a farmer puts the brain in gear with something he knows little about. A litre of fuel is 900grams in weight so if you put a little bit in it should go faster but if you don’t put enough in it seems to slow down. :Pokey:

[Wasp27]

Thanks George. :lol:

You have no idea how embarrassed I was when I found out what was wrong but I was very excited at the same time cos it was easy to fix. That’s what happens when a farmer puts the brain in gear with something he knows little about. A litre of fuel is 900grams in weight so if you put a little bit in it should go faster but if you don’t put enough in it seems to slow down. :Pokey:

Suppose you thought being da Birthday Boy yesterday allows you one mistake.....just dont let it happen again........eh:innocent: Happy returns from both of us for yesterday Big Guy:clap::woohoo::laugh:

[yungatart]

Suppose you thought being da Birthday Boy yesterday allows you one mistake.....just dont let it happen again........eh:innocent: Happy returns from both of us for yesterday Big Guy:clap::woohoo::laugh:

Was it G4E's burfday???
Man, you kept that quiet, dude!!
Happy Birthday!!!:love:

[MSTRS]

Huh...I feel undervalued...first he doesn't come to our bash and then he doesn't have one of his own.

[Wasp27]

As you get older your secrets stay safe with your friends :shutup:.........well, most of em:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

As you get older your secrets stay safe with your friends :shutup:.........well, most of em:laugh:

Oh thank you W :mad: ………… I see you have your puter back online…:Pokey:……:baby:….

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Was it G4E's burfday???
Man, you kept that quiet, dude!!
Happy Birthday!!!:love:

:love: you too tart. Thanks

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Huh...I feel undervalued...first he doesn't come to our bash and then he doesn't have one of his own.

This one is no milestone John. A fewish years to go mate :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So now you all know. But you gota admit that to take your two sons to the track and play with a race bike, even a small one, is one of the best ways you can spend a day. One outa school and one takes the day off from work Whooo whoooo.
Then to come home and go out to dinner with da Moooo just finished a day in paradise. I love this place……………


Oh did I mention "THANKS WASP27" :girlfight: :)

[speights_bud]

Big ups to G4E and Fivestar suzuki for making everything happen for me, much appreciated, it was a great day out and i achieved what i was after, hopefully some good photo's coming as there was a photographer standing on the inside of turn 7 :D managed some good times and got tire pressures and fuel quantities sorted out eventually :sweatdrop all in all a successful day.

It's pretty cold tonight, :cold: back to the whiskey for now...:yes:

[Wasp27]

Oh thank you W :mad: ………… I see you have your puter back online…:Pokey:……:baby:….

No...to post this takes about 15-20 restarts:argh:....have to take it in tomorrow if I get time

[Wasp27]

Oh did I mention "THANKS WASP27" :girlfight: :)

........:msn-wink:........

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Keep an eye on this thread you H/B ppl

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73292

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Aye Rob. :cool:

I was just reading the Two Wheels mag I got for my birthday and found this quote. As you are looking for a new bike I recon it would suit you down to the ground mate. :lol::lol:

“At the same time the GSX-R has maintained an image as a hard-core nutter’s bike,” :banana:

So you better get down to Five star and order your 08 750 Gixxer Rob.:jerry:

[robertydog]

Aye Rob. :cool:

I was just reading the Two Wheels mag I got for my birthday and found this quote. As you are looking for a new bike I recon it would suit you down to the ground mate. :lol::lol:

“At the same time the GSX-R has maintained an image as a hard-core nutter’s bike,” :banana:

So you better get down to Five star and order your 08 750 Gixxer Rob.:jerry:

You wont get an argument out of me.

You have to be nutter to own a GSX-R:niceone:

[hXc]

You wont get an argument out of me.

You have to be nutter to own a GSX-R:niceone:Get a Speed Triple. In green.
Or a 1098. In sexy black.

[BigG]

Don't see many Susukie's up front on Moto GP or Superbikes eh! chains keep falling off ha! ha! O it was luvly to see Yamaha 1,2,3, Rob you going to get a bike you can take the Mrs on eh,

[McDuck]

Don't see many Susukie's up front on Moto GP or Superbikes eh! chains keep falling off ha! ha! O it was luvly to see Yamaha 1,2,3, Rob you going to get a bike you can take the Mrs on eh,

The suzukis were just letting the others win ;)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Don't see many Susukie's up front on Moto GP or Superbikes eh! chains keep falling off ha! ha! ,

Ouch………………..

[BigG]

Anybody riding tomorow I might be let out for a slow ride about to get my riding legs back together so to speek.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Anybody riding tomorow I might be let out for a slow ride about to get my riding legs back together so to speek.

Not me sorry G. Got heaps on. I am beginning to miss the company of the rides.


Was nice to chat to Elvin last weekend. He spotted Mary Mooo and I going down Taradale road and did a catch up. Was good to chat Alvin. I wonder if we would have more luck with group rides if we did them every second weekend?

[speights_bud]

Round one of Vic series this Sunday (25th). Be there or be square! :clap:

[Dooly]

Anybody riding tomorow I might be let out for a slow ride about to get my riding legs back together so to speek.

Prob not today, possibly Sunday.
Very, very wet out here at the moment.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Prob not today, possibly Sunday.
Very, very wet out here at the moment.

Very wet here as well. Man it rained over night. This is like Wanganui weather. :bash:

Not :cold: today so thats good. Really need to see the :sunny: That would make life better. I had talked da Mooo in to a ride to a meeting we have in town this morning but the rain just came down harder and harder. She looked at me like this :angry: What could that mean?




Think we are taking the van.....:crybaby:.....

[NZsarge]

it was luvly to see Yamaha 1,2,3, Rob you going to get a bike you can take the Mrs on eh,

That'd be a FZ1 then. :niceone: :cool:

[yungatart]

Not me sorry G. Got heaps on. I am beginning to miss the company of the rides.

I wonder if we would have more luck with group rides if we did them every second weekend?

Or on a Sunday??
We're not riding today..grand daughter's birthday, then off to Taupo late avo

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Or on a Sunday??
We're not riding today..grand daughter's birthday, then off to Taupo late avo

You would need flippers today. Just came back passed the airport and the road is like a duck pond..:laugh:

Suppose Mooo was right this time. Was nice in the van with the smell of fuel and oil ready for tomorrow. :rolleyes: and did I mention dry......... :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Or on a Sunday??


That could help us to ride. But not every week. Maybe every second week?

[yungatart]

That could help us to ride. But not every week. Maybe every second week?

Okay..how do the rest of you guys feel about that?

[BigG]

The roads should be a bit quiter on a Sunday but I dont normaly ride sundays unless its to a race day got to get my priorities right. If it were to be after 1pm that would be ok for me but I havnt been riding for ages any way

[Zukin]

What ever happened too Carnalee?? :spanking:

Just curious, did I miss something :chase:

I had a great ride on Saturday night :niceone:
Coming back from Palmerston North
It was cold, very wet but I loved every minute of it, then came the dark, really have to be on your game, because with the rain and oncoming lights it makes it rather hard to see :pinch:

I don't know what it is with rain but I love riding in it (for a while at least) :niceone:

So what is everyone else doing?

Cheers Scott

[yungatart]

I don't know what it is with rain but I love riding in it (for a while at least) :niceone:

So what is everyone else doing?

Cheers Scott

Trying to stay warm and dry...cos I'm an old girl now, I need to look after myself!
Also busy with Cheesecutter/rescue helicopter stuff..are you picking up some flyers today?? Or do you want me to drop them off?