Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[hXc]

Yeh George, I think we're gunna take her in the car.

[speights_bud]

Ummmm bike is still in bits. :bash: You sure it is this weekend….:gob: Ow shit better get it back together.

Just kidding. :shutup: Mind you it is still in bits :shit: but no big deal. Gave it a test ride on the private track today and it is looking good to go. :Punk: Might be our first wet meeting. I noted the rain clouds around Fielding on the map tonight. Lucky we have new rubber. :love:

May have to give the new rubber a proper scrub on said private track before sat, can't scrub a new tyre sufficiently enough given two wet laps before qualifying.

Good Luck dude!!!!! :hug: Not that luck is what you need, it's competition!:whistle:

Cheers :D I'm looking forward to it, there's a bit of competition out there, just depends on whether he's fixed his broken bike yet...

[speights_bud]

Yeh George, I think we're gunna take her in the car.

Sortin that out with her at the mo, sounds like she'll come with you guys i thinks :)

[hXc]

Mean nigga. See you soon k bro.

[BigG]

If your all going in the car how about take some grub and hot drink for the guys that are going to ruff it:yawn:How about you W are you taking the bike down or are cageing down aswell.

[Stickchick]

Sounds like you guys are all gonna have fun, I want texts to let me know how you are going down there paddy. I hate having to wait for mylaps to update.

[speights_bud]

Sounds like you guys are all gonna have fun, I want texts to let me know how you are going down there paddy. I hate having to wait for mylaps to update.

Will do my best :)

Got into a fight with a stationary drill press today, couple of 3 stitches and some steri strips to my left hand and i'm good to go :headbang: Should be sweet as for Saturday :clap: appears i can put pressure on my hand like a handlebar with no discomfort at all :ride:

I'd post up a pic but i don't have money on my phone at the mo and some of you mightn't appreciate it too much :rolleyes::puke:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If your all going in the car how about take some grub and hot drink for the guys that are going to ruff it:yawn:How about you W are you taking the bike down or are cageing down aswell.

Hi George
The van will be packed with food for the supporters. Don't wait for the crew to offer it just help yourself. Sorry I won't be there but at this stage Richard, Maria and Benedict will be down from Hamilton for the weekend, so I'll stay on Granny duty and let Grandad look afta the race team. There'll be muffins and some buns etc and make sure da boss gives you hot cuppa tea.
Have a good ride down...Mary Moo

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Will do my best :)

some of you mightn't appreciate it too much :rolleyes::puke:

Yea like me. :2guns: Cut your hand at the start of the month from now on. :no: Bloody hell man. Priority please. <_<

[Stickchick]

Hi George
The van will be packed with food for the supporters. Don't wait for the crew to offer it just help yourself. Sorry I won't be there but at this stage Richard, Maria and Benedict will be down from Hamilton for the weekend, so I'll stay on Granny duty and let Grandad look afta the race team. There'll be muffins and some buns etc and make sure da boss gives you hot cuppa tea.
Have a good ride down...Mary Moo

You are WAY too good to this lot Mary Moo...Damn I miss your muffins!!!! Better be some next round, unfortunately lack of funds are preventing Dan and I from making the trip down.

[MSTRS]

You are WAY too good to this lot Mary Moo...Damn I miss your muffins!!!! Better be some next round, unfortunately fear of the 5-0 are preventing Dan and I from making the trip down.

More to the point?

[Wasp27]

If your all going in the car how about take some grub and hot drink for the guys that are going to ruff it:yawn:How about you W are you taking the bike down or are cageing down aswell.

Once bitten.....twice shy G, :cold: we are taken the wagon this time.....we can pick you up on da way through......

[robertydog]

Wont be making it down there saturday due to working very hard.






But i got to head down that way on Sunday.:2thumbsup

[yungatart]

Wont be making it down there saturday due to working very hard.






But i got to head down that way on Sunday.:2thumbsup

Picking up the new wheels?

So its a Gixxer??????

[robertydog]

Picking up the new wheels?

So its a Gixxer??????

Maybe and no.:msn-wink:

[MSTRS]

Maybe and no.:msn-wink:

So you've turned ghey and got a Honda. Plus, as befitting a gentleman of advancing years, it's a Goldwing.
:lol:

[hXc]

Thanks to a good mate of mine we'll have a couple of cold Pizza Hut pizzas and maybe some chicken wing things too. So kai will be plentiful.

[hXc]

So you've turned ghey and got a Honda. Plus, as befitting a gentleman of advancing years, it's a Goldwing.
:lol:Ever seen two people try and pick up a Goldwing resting on it's foot plates on the curb? Extremely funny.

[speights_bud]

Yea like me. :2guns: Cut your hand at the start of the month from now on. :no: Bloody hell man. Priority please. <_<

Its all good, coz im T.U.F.F (that spells Tuff!) Hand seems to be pretty good, will get the dressings changed after work tomorrow

[BigG]

Once bitten.....twice shy G, :cold: we are taken the wagon this time.....we can pick you up on da way through...... Na Mate thanks for the offer but it wont be cold it will be wet, I go down on the bike:niceone:

[BigG]

So you've turned ghey and got a Honda. Plus, as befitting a gentleman of advancing years, it's a Goldwing.
:lol:Wait till Rob gets a hold of you:banana:

[BigG]

Its all good, coz im T.U.F.F (that spells Tuff!) Hand seems to be pretty good, will get the dressings changed after work tomorrow
Ya suppose to put the material under drill press not your bleedin hand and there is a vice thingy that you suppose to hold on to. Still it is only your crutch hand eh!:wacko:

[Wasp27]

Na Mate thanks for the offer but it wont be cold it will be wet, I go down on the bike:niceone:

What time you leaving then.........?

[BigG]

What time you leaving then.........? I shall be leaving about seven providing I dont sleep in, got to get to bed early:sleep:

[speights_bud]

Ya suppose to put the material under drill press not your bleedin hand and there is a vice thingy that you suppose to hold on to. Still it is only your crutch hand eh!:wacko:


I tried... i really did!:innocent:

i Had the vice and everything there set up as it (sort of) should be, i'd finished the job and the drill was stopped, so i undid the vice to take the job out and kinda got distracted/forgot to take the weight of the end of the tube hanging out the end of the vice, so the hand i had on the workpiece got itself levered upwards as the heavy end swung down and pinned it into the stationary Drill bit :doh:

Next time i'll support the end protruding from the vice me thinks, simple mistake made because we were in a hurry to get the job out on time<_<

**I've just taped my hand up with the new dressings on and she's all go, can manage a glove on it ok and should have little discomfort while riding (felt good pushing bike into the van earlier)

[robertydog]

I tried... i really did!:innocent:

i Had the vice and everything there set up as it (sort of) should be, i'd finished the job and the drill was stopped, so i undid the vice to take the job out and kinda got distracted/forgot to take the weight of the end of the tube hanging out the end of the vice, so the hand i had on the workpiece got itself levered upwards as the heavy end swung down and pinned it into the stationary Drill bit :doh:

Next time i'll support the end protruding from the vice me thinks, simple mistake made because we were in a hurry to get the job out on time<_<

**I've just taped my hand up with the new dressings on and she's all go, can manage a glove on it ok and should have little discomfort while riding (felt good pushing bike into the van earlier)

Give it a real test and come around and mow my lawns:girlfight:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Give it a real test and come around and mow my lawns:girlfight:
:soon: hahahaha

Morning everyone. Bacon and sausages are on and the boys are struggling to get up.... as per normal. Going to be a great day. See some of you at the track. The rest have a great day.

[robertydog]

Have a good day at the track guys and gals

[DeltaBravo]

:mad:
So you've turned ghey and got a Honda. Plus, as befitting a gentleman of advancing years, it's a Goldwing.
:lol:

Wash your mouth out

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So race day has come around again. Bloody alarm clocks. Well not true today. I hit the sack at 11.00 and was awake at 4am. Up to get the breakie cooking and wake the boys. Hit the road at 5.30 sharp in the rain. Wasn’t cold this month so that helped. Zoomed, as best you can zoom in the old Mitsi van, passed Warricks to see no sign of life. Wrong…. He was waiting at the Westshore turn off. Toots and waves and we headed in to the fog and light rain as we went south.

Arrived at Manfield and setup our pagodas’ on our concrete pad. Unlike last month it was wet. Bike out and gear set up for the day I realised the boys didn’t pack the chairs or the tables. Greeeeee. We thought the day might clear but no the rain came in and the race day was declared WET. No wet tires in our box of spares. Had a chat to the owner of Phil Turnbulls, he sponsors Zane’s bike, our biggest competition, and he told me they were running wets. Might have been mind games but we don’t have wets so that’s that. Out on the track for scrubbing in. Yep in the wet. Pat came in and told us we had some big problems with the way the bike was running. We pulled the spark plug and noted it was very wet and oily. Not good at all. Pat took the bike out for qualifying and qualified 4th. It was really wet and he rode as well as he could but the bike was the problem.

During the month we changed the type of oil we used in the bike due to realizing the oil we had run was not for bikes with oil injection. The new oil was just poring in to the cylinder and over oiling. We dropped the fuel out of the bike and ran a new mix. A lot less oil than we have ever run before. We leaned the bike up and waited till 2.30ish for our first race. 12 laps. Patrick made a good start but was running second to Zane when a rider went down and the race was red flagged. Back to the dummy grid.

Off to reform the start grid for the second time in the first race. Lights out and off. A bad start by Patrick saw him drop to fourth. He moved his way back up to second but just could not get grip without the wet tires. Zane rode a good race and took the win by 1.1second. Patrick put in the fastest lap of that race but just couldn’t get passed Zane. Well done both of you.

We decided to leave the bike setup as it was. Not game to lean it up any more we sat back and took in some R/R. The track was drying as the avo went on and we had built up some hope the tires we had could do the business. But by race time 4.44pm the rain had come back in. The track was wet and our hopes faded. Out on to the track and round for the start. The 125s were off and the lights went out for the 150 street stocks. A bad start for Patrick again. We have reset the clutch and it looks like practice is needed. He dropped back to 4th but had recovered to 2nd by the end of the first corner. Zane was setting a great pace in the wet. They continued to circulate for the rest of that lap. Then Patrick took the challenge and road hard under brakes and passed Zane on the inside at turn one. We all looked on with a stunned look of disbelief. Patrick just opened the throttle and rode corners 2-3-and four at amazing speed. A murmur went around the H/B group at pit wall and then the inevitable happened. Down went 22 at Higgins. Zane had to take action to stopp running Patrick over who was sliding down the track with the bike beside him. It was messy and not pretty. Five other people passed him and things looked bad. Patrick jumped to his feet picked up the bike and push started the old girl. She fired up and he jumped on the seat as it went passed. Head down and going hard he took back one of the places before he passed us at pit wall. Thumbs up and he was on a charge. Patrick managed to pass two more of the bikes and was now in third. He upped the speed again and disappeared around Higgins for the last time. Zane was way out of reach and we had resigned to the third place. To our amazement Patrick lifted the game again and hunted down Ryan Firm bike number 49f. Beating him over the line by 0.521 of a second. Unbelievable. Crash to second, all in 6 laps. Zane took the race by 15 seconds. Well done that man.

So it is wets for us if we can fit them in to the budget and the hope for a fine day next month. Plenty of testing and practice for our team in the next month and repairs to the bike.

Thanks to Gurlracer, Hxc, MSTRS and George for their support today. Great to have you all at the track. Lots of food left over. You just gotta eat more you lot.

To Wasp27 and Gary. What can I say. You guys have pulled the bike out of the pooo again and got it running as well as it can run. Gotta love these two strokes. Or not. Thanks you two and of course to Patrick for a spectacular day at the track. May be time we got the gear you need to race. And to Five Star Suzuki for your ongoing support and we also appreciated the pagoda today. Was nice to be dry.

I am asleep at the K/B. Just turn out the lights and I will see you in the morning :mellow:

[Stickchick]

Awesome read Steve!!!! Congrats Paddy, even with the odds against you due to the weather you manage to fall off and still make 2nd. Proud of you mate!!!!

Big hugs from Dan and I :hug:

[speights_bud]

Big thanks to everybody out there today, the Weather and track conditions were less than ideal but we all worked together and managed to pull off a good Result. Cheers Guys :apint:

Looking forward to the next round, Hopefully the next ones a bit drier, but hey it's manfeild and ya get what your given there.

Suprisingly i didnt do any damage to the stitches/sliced hand which is great, got a slight rubbing rash on my right elbow from hitting the ground (smaller than a ten cent piece) and my bum might have a bruise in the morning. But other than that i didn't do myself any damage.

Helmet came out ok, it didn't hit the ground, scuffing down the fronts of both lower legs on the leathers with one small hole, suprising as i did alot of sliding on my knees :doh: and had expected more damage, a scuff to the bum of the leathers and i'd have to say that im much more impressed with the stitching quality and ability of the seams to stay together. Much better than the Spool gear i last came off in and tore the butt completely open on. Few scuffs up the jacket and over one shoulder.

All in all a good day :)

See you all at Round 4 :ride:

[speights_bud]

Awesome read Steve!!!! Congrats Paddy, even with the odds against you due to the weather you manage to fall off and still make 2nd. Proud of you mate!!!!

Big hugs from Dan and I :hug:


Cheers :woohoo:

you know we're a little crazy down here:wacko::wari:

[McDuck]

What sort of gear were you using?

[speights_bud]

Two Piece AGVSPORT leathers (my usual Blue/black/silver ones with my name on the back), can't race in Cordura or that sort of gear, its just not allowed.

Was wearing my PREXPORT boots as well, bloody awesome, given the grazing they've got i'm surprised i don't have sore ankles

Finally got some battle scars on the gears:devil2:

[BigG]

Well done Paddy and the the three stoogies that bike has a lot of support, its a shame you went so hard at the start but I suppose your only a young fella and we cant hold you back, we might have to get you some wet tyres and fit em on your spare wheels just in case eh! maybe some new sprockets for that nice new chain eh! Well done Mate you stay up right and you will be picking up the trophy.
I had a fantasic ride down apart from one little hickup with the Plod but I like riding in the rain its exciting, had a better ride back thanks to Warrick for shaparoning me back and getting me home safe, protecting me from the men in Blue, Thanks for the food Yum Yum your a good set of Blokes:first:

[MSTRS]

A good read. Young Paddy is made of stern stuff - must be the rugged life of a farmer's son eh - falling heavily and getting it going again was impressive! Stand aside Mick....

[yungatart]

Great write up, Steve. Sounds like an action packed day. Really sorry I missed it, but had the fambly here..
Well done Pat, we're proud of you, dude!

[robertydog]

Thanks for the write up Steve. good to get home and catch up with the goss. Well done Patrick, Great effort.

What i want to know.
Is it worth it having wets?
Or is it better to be conservitive on a track that is soaked?
How much for wets?
How long would it take to get wets delivered?

[speights_bud]

Thanks for the write up Steve. good to get home and catch up with the goss. Well done Patrick, Great effort.

What i want to know.
Is it worth it having wets?
Or is it better to be conservitive on a track that is soaked?
How much for wets?
How long would it take to get wets delivered?

I think that having wets will definatly be a good idea, after all they are always re-salable if we don't use them. after following Zane who was running wets and seeing just how straight and in line his bike was keeping in comparison to me struggling to get any grip on my rear i'm thinking that wets are the go, maybe they won't be the key to winning, but if it makes riding in the wet safer and give better odds of staying upright and finishing instead of a DNF then i'd rather run on them.

Current top 3 Riders points are:

Patrick 139
Zane 114
Malcome 103
Ben 76

Points awarded:
1st 25
2nd 22
3rd 20
4th 18

So ideally i'd like to stay upright and keep finishing instead of DNF-ing

Just how i see things :)

WHATS THE NEW RIDE ROB???

[robertydog]

WHATS THE NEW RIDE ROB???

Another one

[Stickchick]

Another one

Its a suzuki isn't it? You loved the SV more than you thought, didn't ya huh huh huh?

[robertydog]

Its a suzuki isn't it? You loved the SV more than you thought, didn't ya huh huh huh?

You need a slap

[Stickchick]

You need a slap

Come and give it to me on your new SV if you think your man enough :laugh:

[robertydog]

..............

[speights_bud]

Another one

You bought another UZ125 didn'tcha?

I rode one today, they go alright aye, got the one i rode to just over 100km/h with a downhill :woohoo: centre stand is coming off of mine ASAP though :innocent::scooter:

[robertydog]

You bought another UZ125 didn'tcha?

I rode one today, they go alright aye, got the one i rode to just over 100km/h with a downhill :woohoo: centre stand is coming off of mine ASAP though :innocent::scooter:

I know what you mean about the centre stand. ive had mine up to 108km/h with a tail wind

[speights_bud]

I know what you mean about the centre stand. ive had mine up to 108km/h with a tail wind

Awesome, all i got was 102-103km/h. I was also suprised how slow its feels until yer look down at the speedo:shifty: the brakes work good though:Punk:

Oh i seeee zee pics now, blue huh.... :)

[yungatart]

Come and give it to me on your new SV if you think your man enough :laugh:

Fiesty, aint she???

[robertydog]

Fiesty, aint she???

yup..............

[MSTRS]

So...you had a lovely R1...tweaked it (cos ya could)...got rid of it before you 'got into trouble'...then bought another hoon bike...
There's something wrong with this picture.:blink:

[robertydog]

So...you had a lovely R1...tweaked it (cos ya could)...got rid of it before you 'got into trouble'...then bought another hoon bike...
There's something wrong with this picture.:blink:

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

[MSTRS]

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

And that, folks, is the sound of maniacal laughter. You're a bad boy, young Robert. Your better half must be an angel to put up with you...

[robertydog]

And that, folks, is the sound of maniacal laughter. You're a bad boy, young Robert. Your better half must be an angel to put up with you...

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[BigG]

Whooooo nice bike Rob, I like the colour, local buy or out of town?;), it will sound sweet with those cans.

[BigG]

hey Rob don't buy that Escort on Trade me it's going to be mine. I need it.:yes:

[robertydog]

You are safe. Two is enough

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whoooo whoooooo………………. We have a set of wets. Well Patrick will when he orders them. His Grandmother was a petrol head and she wants to help and be part of the team. Fantastic. I think that’s all we need to be confident for the next round. I am looking forward to the challenge. Spent some time on the bike today and most of the damage is fixed. Patrick has to setup levers and things but otherwise she is good to go.

Nice blue Rob.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

hey Rob don't buy that Escort on Trade me it's going to be mine. I need it.:yes:

:lol::lol: :2thumbsup You go G We need you at the track mate.

[robertydog]

Whoooo whoooooo………………. We have a set of wets. Well Patrick will when he orders them. His Grandmother was a petrol head and she wants to help and be part of the team. Fantastic. I think that’s all we need to be confident for the next round. I am looking forward to the challenge. Spent some time on the bike today and most of the damage is fixed. Patrick has to setup levers and things but otherwise she is good to go.

Nice blue Rob.

Thanks...........

[robertydog]

Nice............

GYTR GEL SEAT c\f weave with R1 logo
HELI BARS bars raise handlebar height up and back 2 inches
GYTR double bubble screen

CRUSADER RADAR DETECTOR FRNT/REAR SENSORS

OHLINS STEERING DAMPER

AKRAPOVIC CARBON/FIBRE/TITANIUM MUFFLERS
- with removable baffles

AKRAPOVIC TITANIUM Y PIPE - no cats
TITANIUM HEADERS

RIZOMA MIRRORS c/f pattern, blue glass
RIZOMA BRAKE/CLUTCH LEVERS c/f patrn
RIZOMA FRONT INDICATORS c/f patrn

INTERGRATED REAR LED TAILIGHT/INDICATORS

GYTR FRAME PROTECTORS & STAND BOBBINS

Tail tidy with 3 bulb LED plate light

Akrapovic carbon/fibre exhaust side cover
Akra C/F Hugger
Akra C/F chain guard
Akra C/F tank side covers
Akra C/F Sprocket cover
Akra C/F clutch lower link cover

PILLION SEAT COVER UNIT

GYTR C/F tank pad
GYTR C/F top steering yolk cover
GYTR C/F fuel filler trims

XW link Gold chain
Near new Michellin Pilot Power 2 compound 2ct tyres

[cowboyz]

nice. ...............

[GurlRacer]

Very nice :D

Was a good day at Manfield, but the ol' jeans got soaked and I ended up with a flu (The things we do for motorsport!) but I'm not really complaning, Mum ordered me to a day in bed tomorrow... yus! :D


And today I went for a drive in my car, along Seafield road.. and came across several bikes... *drools* but there was a few bikes stopped somewhere on the road, looked like one had broken down... anyone on here? I did stop to help but they gave me the thumbs up so I carried on... :)

[Dooly]

hey Rob don't buy that Escort on Trade me it's going to be mine. I need it.:yes:

I brought one off there last night.:yes:

Gonna swap from bike to bike.

How much did you get done for, and where?

[Dooly]

Nice wheels Rob.
Awesome extras with it.

Did'nt succumb to the Gixxer theme eh........:lol:

[yungatart]

Very nice :D

Was a good day at Manfield, but the ol' jeans got soaked and I ended up with a flu (The things we do for motorsport!) but I'm not really complaning, Mum ordered me to a day in bed tomorrow... yus! :D


And today I went for a drive in my car, along Seafield road.. and came across several bikes... *drools* but there was a few bikes stopped somewhere on the road, looked like one had broken down... anyone on here? I did stop to help but they gave me the thumbs up so I carried on... :)

But..but..but..it's the first day of school!!!! If I have to go, then I reckon you should too, young lady!
Good on ya for offering to help:2thumbsup

Rob, very niiiiiiice! What does Cindy think?

It looks like the mighty Spada is off to a new home very soon :crybaby::crybaby:

[MSTRS]

Nice............

...lots of poser value stuff...

Pffft! It'll look ok once you've painted it black.
:innocent:

[robertydog]

Pffft! It'll look ok once you've painted it black.
:innocent:

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme:killingme

[MSTRS]

I'm starting to get the idea that you don't treat me seriously....

[Dooly]

By fuck thats a nice bike in the flesh Rob.
What a score.

Bling where I never knew bling would fit!

[Wasp27]

Well Rob, Dats a damn nice piece of gear.....cant wait to hear it roar up da elbow:innocent:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I'm starting to get the idea that you don't treat me seriously....

:laugh::rofl::rofl::killingme:killingme:killingme

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Nice............



Yes nice paddock stand indeed.
Not many plants in the pots Rob. Time you got out in the garden mate. And why is that bike thing in the picture? How are we suppose to see the view with that in the way?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Well Rob, Dats a damn nice piece of gear.....cant wait to hear it roar up da elbow:innocent:

Aye…. Wash your mouth out…………..

elbow?????? Not on my test track he ain’t :bash:

[Wasp27]

Aye…. Wash your mouth out…………..

elbow?????? Not on my test track he ain’t :bash:

Me thinks it might be his test track now......:bleh:.....:laugh:

[Dooly]

Me thinks it might be his test track now......:bleh:.....:laugh:

After seeing it in the flesh today, if bling equals speed, he'll be giving us an hour head start on the Wairoa racetrack....umm, I mean road.:wari:

[BigG]

Far our Rob that is awesome Mate, one day maybe I new you wouldnt let the side down, take it easy now.
Go Yamaha::lol::lol::lol:

[BigG]

I brought one off there last night.:yes:

Gonna swap from bike to bike.

How much did you get done for, and where? Just before the Gorge on the windy bit by the tunnels, 115 $80 fine no problem, its the bleeding demerits thats the problem,:shit:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Far our Rob that is awesome Mate, one day maybe I new you wouldnt let the side down, take it easy now.
Go Yamaha::lol::lol::lol:

Take a breath George. You might get dizzy mate.

[cowboyz]

Pffft! It'll look ok once you've painted it black.
:innocent:
or green.............


Just before the Gorge on the windy bit by the tunnels, 115 $80 fine no problem, its the bleeding demerits thats the problem,:shit:

you got that right.

[speights_bud]

Can i Borrow the Gixxer dad? Rob and I want to go for a gentle ride to the viaduct...:rolleyes: :chase:

[yungatart]

Sorry Pat, that can't happen. The Gixxer doesnt "do" gentle....uh, neither does Rob!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Can i Borrow the Gixxer dad? Rob and I want to go for a gentle ride to the viaduct...:rolleyes: :chase:

Yes of course you can son. No problem at all. After all it is only a genteel ride. :rolleyes:

[speights_bud]

Sorry Pat, that can't happen. The Gixxer doesnt "do" gentle....uh, neither does Rob!

All you Sprotsbike riders better watch out when rob and i let rip on the 125's! :Punk::scooter:

[MSTRS]

As most of you know, Zac heads off to Belgium on exchange on August 21.
We are having a farewell dinner at Breakers, Napier on Saturday August 9 at 6.30pm for his extended family. And you lot are family.
We would love to see you all here to say "Bon Voyage" to our lad.
Look forward to seeing you

RSVP by July 31 please so I can book the restaurant.

[GurlRacer]

I'll be there of course :D

[hXc]

I'll be there of course :DOh God...shall we cancel dad? =P

[Stickchick]

Are you guys having a catch up with us lot up here before Zac flys out? Just deciding whether to make it for Zac's dinner or Scottys

[hXc]

Yeh most likely. On Wednesday the 20th Aug at some pub/bar for dinner/drinks etc. It won't be a late night.

[Stickchick]

Well thats ok then, I will attempt to make it to Scottys memorial.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Mary Mooo and Martin and I will be there. Whooo whoooo party time.

[cowboyz]

As most of you know, Zac heads off to Belgium on exchange on August 21.
We are having a farewell dinner at Breakers, Napier on Saturday August 9 at 6.30pm for his extended family. And you lot are family.
We would love to see you all here to say "Bon Voyage" to our lad.
Look forward to seeing you

RSVP by July 31 please so I can book the restaurant.


Mary Mooo and Martin and I will be there. Whooo whoooo party time.

wish him the best for us. we would have tried to make it up there but it conflicts with dogs and pheobes engagement party. I wish there were more of me to go around..............

[BigG]

As most of you know, Zac heads off to Belgium on exchange on August 21.
We are having a farewell dinner at Breakers, Napier on Saturday August 9 at 6.30pm for his extended family. And you lot are family.
We would love to see you all here to say "Bon Voyage" to our lad.
Look forward to seeing you

RSVP by July 31 please so I can book the restaurant. Sorry mate cant make it I will be what you say converlesing out for six weeks.

[McDuck]

As most of you know, Zac heads off to Belgium on exchange on August 21.
We are having a farewell dinner at Breakers, Napier on Saturday August 9 at 6.30pm for his extended family. And you lot are family.
We would love to see you all here to say "Bon Voyage" to our lad.
Look forward to seeing you

RSVP by July 31 please so I can book the restaurant.

surly you could pick a night that isnt the final of the secondary schools chamber music comp? If i am not going up to that i will come to the dinner.

[speights_bud]

I'll be there, as usual with Baine Dinner arrangements...:clap:

[yungatart]

surly you could pick a night that isnt the final of the secondary schools chamber music comp? If i am not going up to that i will come to the dinner.

Oh well, you cant please everyone!

Sorry you can't make it G and Cowboyz...

[Dooly]

Cold out there on the bike today!

Rode the Duc home at lunchtime, nearly got blown off just past Chook & Filly, wicked wind.
Brought the Speed Triple back to work.
Was wearing 2 polyprop thermals under my jeans with my Revit cordua pants with thermals in them.
2 polyprop tops, t shirt, workshirt, leather jacket with thermal in.
Very chilly, especially the chest area when on the Speedy.

Still, was good to go for a ride as I think this weekend is going to be cold and nasty.

[robertydog]

Cold out there on the bike today!

Rode the Duc home at lunchtime, nearly got blown off just past Chook & Filly, wicked wind.
Brought the Speed Triple back to work.
Was wearing 2 polyprop thermals under my jeans with my Revit cordua pants with thermals in them.
2 polyprop tops, t shirt, workshirt, leather jacket with thermal in.
Very chilly, especially the chest area when on the Speedy.

Still, was good to go for a ride as I think this weekend is going to be cold and nasty.


Glad you werent complaining:clap:

[Dooly]

Glad you werent complaining:clap:

Can't mate, as of a few more weeks no more riding till after Xmas, so make the most!!!
Man, the Ducati is a changed beast with going a tooth lower in the front sprocket. Fun ride home, especially with bacon protection armed.:Punk:

[robertydog]

It should be heaps better. Like riding a new bike.

[Dooly]

It should be heaps better. Like riding a new bike.

Yeah. Around town was could'nt get out of second and sometimes first gear.
Now right in the sweet spot 2nd/third. Not that I hardly ride in town, but going home, way more throttle responsive and fun.

[BigG]

Cold out there on the bike today!

Rode the Duc home at lunchtime, nearly got blown off just past Chook & Filly, wicked wind.
Brought the Speed Triple back to work.
Was wearing 2 polyprop thermals under my jeans with my Revit cordua pants with thermals in them.
2 polyprop tops, t shirt, workshirt, leather jacket with thermal in.
Very chilly, especially the chest area when on the Speedy.

Still, was good to go for a ride as I think this weekend is going to be cold and nasty.It's a wonder you could get your leg over:stupid:

[Dooly]

It's a wonder you could get your leg over:stupid:

Just!!!
Wont be soon tho....:argh:

[robertydog]

Finally put some pics in my Album. So check it out in my profile.

[BigG]

Finally put some pics in my Album. So check it out in my profile.Whats the seat like Rob, is it nice and soft I hear the jell fill is good for the rear end eh! Real Nice Rob I like it very very much.

[Dooly]

Anyone know the owner of a crashed blue 07 SV1000 in A1 salvage in Hastings?
Was a hit car situation, bent forks, looks like his eggs dented the tank....yikes!!!!
Just a stuffed front end and top fairing, not too bad really but sure to be a right off.
Might tender. Good track bike then.

[speights_bud]

Anyone know the owner of a crashed blue 07 SV1000 in A1 salvage in Hastings?
Was a hit car situation, bent forks, looks like his eggs dented the tank....yikes!!!!
Just a stuffed front end and top fairing, not too bad really but sure to be a right off.
Might tender. Godd track bike then.
Don't know of anyone who'd own it... However the Ding in the tank from his "eggs" might be a bit of a worry, this can often mean that the frame has been bent, as Meekey Mouse found out with her Hyosung.

[Dooly]

Don't know of anyone who'd own it... However the Ding in the tank from his "eggs" might be a bit of a worry, this can often mean that the frame has been bent, as Meekey Mouse found out with her Hyosung.

Had a good look over it today. Hard to tell of course for sure, but all I could see was dent in tank, right where balls sit, bent forks, smashed radiator where forks etc went back, broken top fairing, scrape on engine case and RH muffler.
Looked like he hit a car (car was there too) stopped and fell on RH side so no sliding.
If done the naked way, would only need a headlight kit, and front end, plus the odd bit here and there.

[speights_bud]

Had a good look over it today. Hard to tell of course for sure, but all I could see was dent in tank, right where balls sit, bent forks, smashed radiator where forks etc went back, broken top fairing, scrape on engine case and RH muffler.
Looked like he hit a car (car was there too) stopped and fell on RH side so no sliding.
If done the naked way, would only need a headlight kit, and front end, plus the odd bit here and there.

Could be a good buy form someone like you say, good track day bike, i dont think it'd be competitive in any classes racing apart from Clubmans?

[Dooly]

Yep a good track day fun bike, or a cheap back on the road legal machine.

[speights_bud]

Guess who just got something NEW!!! and something SUZUKI!!!:2thumbsup :scooter:

[robertydog]

Guess who just got something NEW!!! and something SUZUKI!!!:2thumbsup :scooter:

So you taking it to work tomorrow. lol

[robertydog]

And i just did my first oil change on mine.

Might go faster now

[speights_bud]

And i just did my first oil change on mine.

Might go faster now

Choice, yea will take it to work tomorrow, Rode it from the Farm to town tonight already, passed 4 cars on the way between bayview and airport, had a good laugh while doing so :lol:

How many km's did you do before doing the change?

[robertydog]

Choice, yea will take it to work tomorrow, Rode it from the Farm to town tonight already, passed 4 cars on the way between bayview and airport, had a good laugh while doing so :lol:

How many km's did you do before doing the change?

After a month or 1000kms. I had done 840kms and was bored yesterday.

[speights_bud]

After a month or 1000kms. I had done 840kms and was bored yesterday.

Fair enough, i don't blame you, i got bored enough to get the old scooter project in my garage going that someone asked me to do for them a few months ago...

I wonder if i can get up to 1000km/'s within a month...

Does your main stand hit the ground cornering?

[robertydog]

Fair enough, i don't blame you, i got bored enough to get the old scooter project in my garage going that someone asked me to do for them a few months ago...

I wonder if i can get up to 1000km/'s within a month...

Does your main stand hit the ground cornering?

Yes it hits the ground.

You should hit 1000kms in a month. I only go to work for 4 days then have 4 days off. Mind you i find that i use to scoot around for the fun of it.
And i got something else in the shed now which i use for longer trips.:woohoo:

[speights_bud]

Yes it hits the ground.

You should hit 1000kms in a month. I only go to work for 4 days then have 4 days off. Mind you i find that i use to scoot around for the fun of it.
And i got something else in the shed now which i use for longer trips.:woohoo:

Hehe fair enough, i'd be tempted to take the "R' out for longer trips as well. im thinking i might take the main stand off, or just grind the crap out it. Depends if i want any of it left i guess??

[robertydog]

Probably more about if it will spit you off if it digs in to deep and lifts the rear wheel.

[speights_bud]

I guess i'll just have to get my knee on the deck and drive it on the front like usual ;)

[robertydog]

You could just take the stand off and just slide on the foot board like wasp27 does. Im sure he could give you a few tips.

[speights_bud]

Hehe i'll have to have a chat to Mr W and try pick up some tips, they are actually quite a criusy sitting position with your feet right forward, just needs a sissy bar....:wacko:

[robertydog]

And for those frosty mornings you need heated grips. Ive got the wrap around ones. Had them for a while now. Got them cheap on trademe.

[speights_bud]

Yea i've had a look at the bike shops, fivestar have them, but the pricing on them would have been acceptable when they were a 'new' thing ie five years ago or something. definatly keen to get some at somestage. did you wire them to the batttery or the 12V acccessory?

[robertydog]

Live wire straight after the ignition. Just in case i forget to turn them off, turning the key off will do it instead.

[Maffoo]

hey folks :D ltns

how hard is it to hire a 250 round napier/hastings?
ive had an offer to swap my bike for a 650 about the same vintage, but if i do i will need a 250 for a day in 2 mths to do my full license

if they are easy/cheap to rent i might take him up on it
if not, i wont

anyone know? cheers

[MSTRS]

Just met FridayFlash - he may be able to help in that regard.

[McDuck]

Or talk the local dealer into letting you borrow the 'licence bike'

[Maffoo]

o0o0o a license bike

do you know which dealers have them? or is it common practice?

[fridayflash]

hi maffoo, as mstrs says,ive got an available 250,
a spectacularly unspectacular gn250 to be precise lol
and providing its still in my ownership (im sure it will be)
when the time comes, your welcome to borow it.
just pm me whenever...

[MSTRS]

....
a spectacularly unspectacular gn250 to be precise ...

It's an old one...so it must be a goody.
Could become an important HB KBer resource??!!:shifty:

[Maffoo]

wow thanks for the offer Flash :D

KB never fails me :d

& the old GN's are the best , a rela jap bike, really made in japan !!

the bike i have been offered is an 81 or 82 CB650, i think a custom, the cruiser type i think

i will let y'all know the outcome :D

[MSTRS]

the bike i have been offered is an 81 or 82 CB650, i think a custom, the cruiser type i think

i will let y'all know the outcome :D

If this is the twin, cruiser-style then be careful. These bikes have some sort of built-in Honda weakness (I can't remember for sure what it is, but think it is to do with the ignition system). Do some homework before you make any decisions.
If it's the inline 4, have a look here... http://www.myhonda650.com ... at 44hp it's very under-powered for the cc

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I think I can post here again. Been so long since I put the bike in gear and rode it just cos I can. Been a few rides for work and the fund raiser and funeral but other than that it has sat in the shed and tormented me. So today I patted the old Mooo on the arse and sat her on the back and we blasted out the gate and ended up at the summit on the Taupo road. Whooo whoooo so nice to be free and have the wind under our wings. I did see a group of 3 bikes as we went North in the first passing lane, was it you MSTRS? Roll on summer. It was strange to ride on dry clean roads.

Meet a nice couple at the shop. He lived on the Isle Of Man for a while and had bikes in the past. But his partner was intent on showing us her ink. Nice Tatts indeed. They would never had spoken to us if it wasn’t for the bike. Gotta love bikes. So I am ready for the new working week. Bring it on.

Note to self.... Must ride more cos I can :2thumbsup

[MSTRS]

Not I - gsxr has sat in the shed for a couple of weeks now. Thought about a pootle today, but wasn't sure where to go that would be clear of any effects from last weeks heavy rain etc. Glad you blew your cobwebs out, Steve.

[Dooly]

Rob and I went for a blast down HW50 and thru to Patangata on Saturday.
Bit of loose crap on the roads and a few small slips but not too bad.
Was about 5 bikes at the Patangata, but generally not much on the road.

[Dooly]

Well after 6 weeks or so and untold bullshit LTSA waffle, I am officially able to check & issue motorcycle WOFs.
Like I used to be able to years ago before the major shakeup of WOF authorities.:Pokey:
They removed my issuing authority as I had'nt done enough for the year so they trimmed all bike ones off car garages, and just left us with the normal car/trailer/alt fuels authority.

Did my final written and practical test this morn.

So anyone who needs a WOF...........oh, and I don't have an issue with noise.:lol:
Safety is more important IMO.

Have'nt decided what I'll charge, but KBers will be ok.

What does it cost you guys for your bike WOFs elsewhere.

[MSTRS]

Most other WOF issuers for bikes do it for free. Can you better that? :sweatdrop

[Dooly]

Most other WOF issuers for bikes do it for free. Can you better that? :sweatdrop

Can you provide written proof?:):blip:

[MSTRS]

I could try...
$28

[McDuck]

Well after 6 weeks or so and untold bullshit LTSA waffle, I am officially able to check & issue motorcycle WOFs.
Like I used to be able to years ago before the major shakeup of WOF authorities.:Pokey:

Did my final written and practical test this morn.

So anyone who needs a WOF...........oh, and I don't have an issue with noise.:lol:
Safety is more important IMO.

Have'nt decided what I'll charge, but KBers will be ok.

What does it cost you guys for your bike WOFs elsewhere.


gizz us a wof bro?

[McDuck]

gizz us a wof bro?

Its for da 250 bro

[McDuck]

Its for da 250 bro

I am prity sure if i was to blindfold you it would pass.

[Dooly]

I am prity sure if i was to blindfold you it would pass.

I'm pretending not to hear mate.:whistle::pinch::yes:

[yungatart]

Well after 6 weeks or so and untold bullshit LTSA waffle, I am officially able to check & issue motorcycle WOFs.
Like I used to be able to years ago before the major shakeup of WOF authorities.:Pokey:
They removed my issuing authority as I had'nt done enough for the year so they trimmed all bike ones off car garages, and just left us with the normal car/trailer/alt fuels authority.

Did my final written and practical test this morn.

So anyone who needs a WOF...........oh, and I don't have an issue with noise.:lol:
Safety is more important IMO.

Have'nt decided what I'll charge, but KBers will be ok.

What does it cost you guys for your bike WOFs elsewhere.
Excellent news, Dooly!
Will be nice to take a bike to someone who knows one end of it from the other!

[robertydog]

And supply Tea, Coffee while you wait.

[MSTRS]

And not be concerned about all that plastic film peeling off....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

And supply Tea, Coffee while you wait.

Hmmmm…. I see a plan coming on here. We could all ride to Hastings for our warrants on the same day and sit around in Doolys office and drink tea and coffee and eat cream buns and donuts while he works on our bikes. Now that’s a plan. We could make it our mid winter/Xmas outing.

VTNZ charged me $32.00 on the 26th July 2008 for a warrant on the race bike. That’s inclusive of GST.

I get a stamp on the card that gives me $5.00 off my third warrant and $10 off my 6th visit. So that an average of $29.50 over a long period of time. If I can get over to you for a warrant mate you get the work. Simple and good on you for doing the paper work. I have just completed my license to handle Cyanide. What a drama considering I had one before that expired cos the law was changed.

[Dooly]

Thats a long haul to come for a WOF Steve, but a ride's a ride.
Was thinking of 20 bucks for our lot and maybe 25 for the general public.

Main reason for doing it so that I can do my own ones and mates, but quite a few of our customers have bikes.
One came in today and wants to buy my Speedy as it was here for the inspection test to be done on.
Not for sale I said!!!:gob:

Well, not until the new shape Speedy comes out...........:yes:

[robertydog]

And not be concerned about all that plastic film peeling off....

I have no doubt that it would of been a very professional job and it wont come off. :niceone:

[Grumpy]

And supply Tea, Coffee while you wait.

The Z will be needing a shiny new one next month so will be seeing you then Dooly, oh and that will white with two thanks.

Seriously though, good on ya. Great news.

[Dooly]

Forgot to say that I'm due to be butchered on 9th Sept so if you need a WOF before then let me know. I can date them forward 2 weeks if they are due a bit later than 9th,
Prob out of action for about 10 weeks hopefully, back around mid November.

[Stickchick]

Forgot to say that I'm due to be butchered on 9th Sept so if you need a WOF before then let me know. I can date them forward 2 weeks if they are due a bit later than 9th,
Prob out of action for about 10 weeks hopefully, back around mid November.

Just in time for me to get a warrant on the EL....I feel a plan in the making for a nice spring ride to the Hawkes Bay I reckon :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just in time for me to get a warrant on the EL....I feel a plan in the making for a nice spring ride to the Hawkes Bay I reckon :Punk:

:woohoo: You comin to visit chicky? Cool. No tickets this time aye. You should set the pace for Dan and he can buy your fuel cos you will save him so much bling. Hahahahaha

[Stickchick]

:woohoo: You comin to visit chicky? Cool. No tickets this time aye. You should set the pace for Dan and he can buy your fuel cos you will save him so much bling. Hahahahaha

He has a three month grace period starting today so he is currently on the push bike. Yep will be down once he gets his licence back, unless I get itchy feet before that otherwise I'll be down on my own.

He should be buying my fuel anyway....Not very gentlemanly like if he didn't :shutup:

[robertydog]

Went and had a play in the back yard today. Road not too bad considering the rain up that way. Road going down to the elbow and around Tutira a bit dirty where they had been clearing slips. Bit of resealing just before Purtorino, therefore a bit of loose stuff. Really nice day in Wairoa. Probably better than here.
Bike going well and really are impressed just how well it handles.:niceone:

[MSTRS]

Good to hear Rob. Not sure that we'll get a ride tomorrow, looking at the forecast, but we'll see mmmm.

[robertydog]

Ya wont see me riding tomorrow. Unless you are up at 05.20am and spot me going to work on the zuki.

[MSTRS]

Koff 5.30am koff - fat chance

[speights_bud]

Scootled my way up to 109km/h :wari:

[robertydog]

Scootled my way up to 109km/h :wari:

Your joking. You just might have yourself a good one:2guns:

[speights_bud]

Your joking. You just might have yourself a good one:2guns:

Hahaha, ever tried hiding behind the dashboard?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Your joking. You just might have yourself a good one:2guns:

Being new and tight might have something to do with it. I am sure it is part of the run in procedure. :shutup:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Might try and get out for a ride Sunday. Sunday seems to work for me. I work every day with the stock from now till Dec and with family and church and stuff I find Saturday is gone. So I might try and ride Sunday lunch time. Had a really neat ride last week so will post here tomorrow and see what happens. Maybe the goat track for lunch or a cuppa. Sounds like it is in ok condition from Robs report. Lets see what the day brings.

Time for smoko. The work is done for the morning so time to work on da race bike. See you all tonight. Cheers

[Maffoo]

where do you work Dooly? i need a warant :)

[Morepower]

Did you lot ride today ?? was a bit cold but went through to Waikare Hotel, road in good shape mostly , combination of cold road and some dirt etc made things squirilly but entertaining. Must catch up some time.

Dave

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi Dave.
Nice to see you back on here mate. Been a long time. Our group is not riding to often at the moment. Seems to be busy for every one. Might head down to Waipawa for a short ride tomorrow. Patrick is riding Mikes bucket for him as Mike has a damaged hand. Not sure yet but watch this space. You still got the TL? Must have a few K’s on it now.

[GurlRacer]

Hey guys!!

Tonight at Zac's leaving dinner my mum managed to loose my Dad's phone which his company so kindly gave us. It had all his numbers, photos and messages on it and we're really gutted that it's been lost. We've rung Telecom and had it blocked. We think it was either swiped off the table we were sitting at, picked up by the young kids at the pool table, or fell out of mum's pocket on the way from the table to the door. :(

If anyone saw/heard anything please contact us!! You may have even picked it up by mistake! If you had or knew the young kids around could you check with them too please!

Mum is really upset, so pleaseeee help us!

[Dooly]

Seems a great day to ride.
Any plans?

Got some stuff to do around the land this morn but on for 11ish onwards.
Maybe earlier if I get my act together.

[Dooly]

where do you work Dooly? i need a warant :)

Rex Mudgway Motors
cnr Karamu Rd & Alexandra Cres
Hastings opposite the boat yard on Karamu Rd

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Seems a great day to ride.
Any plans?

Got some stuff to do around the land this morn but on for 11ish onwards.
Maybe earlier if I get my act together.

Talking to MSTRS last night. Might go down middle and to Waipawa and watch Patrick ride Mikes bucket and back home mid avo. Or down 50 to meet with you and down from there? Lunch in Waipawa or eat before you go or somthin? What you recon PPL? Nice sunny day .... again.... :clap:

[Morepower]

Hi Dave.
Nice to see you back on here mate. Been a long time. Our group is not riding to often at the moment. Seems to be busy for every one. Might head down to Waipawa for a short ride tomorrow. Patrick is riding Mikes bucket for him as Mike has a damaged hand. Not sure yet but watch this space. You still got the TL? Must have a few K’s on it now.

Thanks Steve , Good to be back , has been a hell of a year so have kept the old head down a bit. The TLs up to around 106000 or so , I reckon its good for another 100 or so :bleh:
Off to the US of A later this week until end of the month for a bit of a look see including the salt for a couple of days so that will be a good break.

[Morepower]

Talking to MSTRS last night. Might go down middle and to Waipawa and watch Patrick ride Mikes bucket and back home mid avo. Or down 50 to meet with you and down from there? Lunch in Waipawa or eat before you go or somthin? What you recon PPL? Nice sunny day .... again.... :clap:
Steve give me a ring if when you leave , I didnt plan on a ride but may just be able to swing it.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Steve give me a ring if when you leave , I didnt plan on a ride but may just be able to swing it.

The salt… cool…. That would be a great trip for sure. Only problem is you get to see half the wind up and they are gone out sight. Three kiwis competing over there this year I think. Will give you a call about 10ish. I will shoot in to town and catch up with a few others. What do you want to do Dooly? I will see if I can get Wasp27 and Yon to come along. Rob is at work……….. bugger aye…….

The number I have for you ends in 0525 Dave. Still the same land line?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

K lets make a plan here.

Meet at the BP at 11.15 for a ride down 50 to Waipawa. Drop in and see what Patrick is up to and then home. Lunch at one of the food places there if you want. Tis a cracker day so lets get out and ride. You want to meet us at your gate Tony or are you going to come over? How long to get from da BP to your place? Meet you at 11.45 at your gate?

I will head off to town to see W and a few others. See you all at the BP.

[Dooly]

Yep come down my way pick me up if you wish.
Earlier the better, got things done.
Give me a rough time you'll be here.

[Dooly]

K lets make a plan here.

Meet at the BP at 11.15 for a ride down 50 to Waipawa. Drop in and see what Patrick is up to and then home. Lunch at one of the food places there if you want. Tis a cracker day so lets get out and ride. You want to meet us at your gate Tony or are you going to come over? How long to get from da BP to your place? Meet you at 11.45 at your gate?

I will head off to town to see W and a few others. See you all at the BP.

Just seen this Steve.
Which BP is this?
The boy is coming out here at 11 to go for a ride, so call in or tell us your destination and we'll catch up?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just seen this Steve.
Which BP is this?
The boy is coming out here at 11 to go for a ride, so call in or tell us your destination and we'll catch up?

Taradale road. Hope to go to the go-cart track in Wiapawa. Speight_Bud is rideing Mikes bucket.

[MSTRS]

Sounds good to me...11.15 it is

[Maffoo]

Rex Mudgway Motors
cnr Karamu Rd & Alexandra Cres
Hastings opposite the boat yard on Karamu Rd

Ok so who do i ask for?
I dont want people to look at me funny if i ask for Dooly :)

[Dooly]

Tony, and i'll prob see ya coming.

[yungatart]

Hey guys!!

Tonight at Zac's leaving dinner my mum managed to loose my Dad's phone which his company so kindly gave us. It had all his numbers, photos and messages on it and we're really gutted that it's been lost. We've rung Telecom and had it blocked. We think it was either swiped off the table we were sitting at, picked up by the young kids at the pool table, or fell out of mum's pocket on the way from the table to the door. :(

If anyone saw/heard anything please contact us!! You may have even picked it up by mistake! If you had or knew the young kids around could you check with them too please!

Mum is really upset, so pleaseeee help us!

The young kids were nieces and nephews...they haven't seen it. The word is out, sweets, and the phone will turn up:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey guys!!



Mum is really upset, so pleaseeee help us!

I have Spoken to Jan today. He will check the couch and around his place. I assume the one your Mum was using there was her one? It should turn up. I assume you have called breakers?

[Maffoo]

Tony, and i'll prob see ya coming.

awesome dude :)

at this stage it will be tuesday... do i have to make an appt? or just rock in? & what time is too late to arrive?

[Dooly]

awesome dude :)

at this stage it will be tuesday... do i have to make an appt? or just rock in? & what time is too late to arrive?

Not between 12-1 but anytime before 5 will be ok.

[hXc]

Thanks to all those who came to Breakers on Saturday night. Was cool to see you all before I go, and to share a few laughs. Will see you all in July next year if I don't see you before.

[cowboyz]

all the best in your travels.

[NZsarge]

Yeah that go's for me too, enjoy yaself over yonder.

[hXc]

all the best in your travels.


Yeah that go's for me too, enjoy yaself over yonder.Cheers guys. Will keep KB posted on my activities no doubt, so watch new posts in a week or two.

[Maffoo]

nice to meet you Dooly :waves

& cheers for the warrant :)

[Ascott]

Okay so just look out the window, are you really going to let a day like this escape?! lets go for a ride!:scooter:

[MSTRS]

We will...and afterwards, round to Carissa + Lani's for the BBQ etc.

[yungatart]

Alas, i won't be joining you on the ride today. my granddaughter is having surgery as I type...badly smashed her upper arm. I wish bad things only happened in threes...this is number 5 for us in a short space of time!
Have a good one!

[GurlRacer]

Yep, looks like a good day for a BBQ :D

I have to pick up the French exchange student at 1.30 but Mum is really keen to get on the back of a bike today. When and where are you meeting?? I'll drop her off on my way :) She just needs someone to pillion with?? :D

[GurlRacer]

Oh jeez Janet... ! It just wont stop will it!!

If there is anything I can do, just give me a yell :)

[yungatart]

Yep, looks like a good day for a BBQ :D

I have to pick up the French exchange student at 1.30 but Mum is really keen to get on the back of a bike today. When and where are you meeting?? I'll drop her off on my way :) She just needs someone to pillion with?? :D

Tell her John will pick her up from your place about 1 ish...
Zac will be able to practice his French with your new student tonight...that could make for interesting listening:blink::shit:


Oh jeez Janet... ! It just wont stop will it!!

If there is anything I can do, just give me a yell :)
Can you make it stop....PLEASE????

[Ascott]

Just a thought here, you haven't, by any chance run over a sack of black cats have you? My goodness you are having a v bad run! It will come right in the end, if it's not right, it's not the end!
Cheers Al

[yungatart]

Just a thought here, you haven't, by any chance run over a sack of black cats have you? My goodness you are having a v bad run! It will come right in the end, if it's not right, it's not the end!
Cheers Al

Black cats, spilt salt, walking under ladders, and being born on the 13th, broken mirrors...I've done it all...
And pissed somebody off a heap in the process, I guess...

[Dooly]

nice to meet you Dooly :waves

& cheers for the warrant :)

No probs mate, that bike sure is a warhorse, but still up to scratch.

[MSTRS]

Lovely ride today - just up to Putorino. But it is amongst our favourite roads. Carisa really enjoyed her seat time and I'm sure will want to try everyone's back seat...hint hint...

[Stickchick]

How was the BBQ last night? I'm pretty gutted I couldn't make it down for it.

I did however, have a few drinks for Scotty last night though.:apint:

[yungatart]

It was good, lots of laughs...burnt susages (you know, all black on the outside!), a few drinks and a few more laughs.
See you Wednesday night?

[Stickchick]

It was good, lots of laughs...burnt susages (you know, all black on the outside!), a few drinks and a few more laughs.
See you Wednesday night?

If I can get there, my bike is currently out of action and with Dan losing his license it makes things a little awkward. Will see if I can get a lift with someone.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whooo hoooo Went for a blast up the goat track today with W on the SV in da lead. He did give me a turn in da front twice but soon took it back. Was a great little ride and that road is sweet. We had a bit of a play that lead to a few car drivers wondering what the f*ck was that as we swept past them. People really need to look in da mirrors a bit more. A truck driver got to hear the full noise of both bikes as we passed him up the elbow under full power. He was hanging out the window enjoying the day and the two very different bikes that blasted past. A 9 outa 10 ride.

A feed at 286. Not big enough people. You goin to keep us coming back in the summer you need to put more food on dem plates. Charge $2 more and give us a feed. Was a nice night out at your place Gurlracer and Mrs Zukin. Thanks for that.

I hate to say it but we live in the best place on the planet man. Getting a day like today to ride in the middle of winter is just so cool. I love this place….. have a great week people…………

[Stickchick]

I hate to say it but we live in the best place on the planet man. Getting a day like today to ride in the middle of winter is just so cool. I love this place….. have a great week people…………

Its funny how quickly you go off people......I'm jealous!!!! :weep::crybaby:

[Dooly]

Whooo hoooo Went for a blast up the goat track today with W on the SV in da lead. He did give me a turn in da front twice but soon took it back. Was a great little ride and that road is sweet. We had a bit of a play that lead to a few car drivers wondering what the f*ck was that as we swept past them. People really need to look in da mirrors a bit more. A truck driver got to hear the full noise of both bikes as we passed him up the elbow under full power. He was hanging out the window enjoying the day and the two very different bikes that blasted past. A 9 outa 10 ride.

A feed at 286. Not big enough people. You goin to keep us coming back in the summer you need to put more food on dem plates. Charge $2 more and give us a feed. Was a nice night out at your place Gurlracer and Mrs Zukin. Thanks for that.

I hate to say it but we live in the best place on the planet man. Getting a day like today to ride in the middle of winter is just so cool. I love this place….. have a great week people…………

Sounds good Steve.
Funny, was thinking of a blast up the Wairoa rd today.
Took the Speedy out back way thru Havelock, Tuki rd, and out to the folks at TeAwanga.
Bacon had his eye on me on the expressway heading home, was doing a heinous act and quite a bit over the limit, but trusty new detector caught him first allowing for a fistfull of front brake.:Police:
Must of seen my headlights drop rapid under braking and gave me the glare.
I laughed in me hat and pointed to the detector.:laugh:

Oh well, only 3 more weekends of riding for me, gotta make the most.
Can't complain about the weather, thats for sure.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Its funny how quickly you go off people......I'm jealous!!!! :weep::crybaby:

:Oops: you will run off to places far away. Hahahaha

Sun is shining and it is a great day again. Bit :cold: in the wind but you never know we might have melting tar soon. :gob:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Sounds good Steve.
Funny, was thinking of a blast up the Wairoa rd today.
Took the Speedy out back way thru Havelock, Tuki rd, and out to the folks at TeAwanga.
Bacon had his eye on me on the expressway heading home, was doing a heinous act and quite a bit over the limit, but trusty new detector caught him first allowing for a fistfull of front brake.:Police:
Must of seen my headlights drop rapid under braking and gave me the glare.
I laughed in me hat and pointed to the detector.:laugh:

Oh well, only 3 more weekends of riding for me, gotta make the most.
Can't complain about the weather, thats for sure.

Bugger. I should have posted on here to let people know what I was doing. I have work every day till Nov/Dec so it depends on how that goes as to how soon I escape on da w/ends. Mary Mooo was going to come but then backed out when she realised it might be a boy ride to blow the cobwebs outa things hahahahahaa

Go the beeping thing aye Tony…. :banana: I know a bloke who just got one and can’t ride or drive with out it. Got addicted to them……….. Aye W? :lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi Alvin. I missed the ride on Saturday. Will catch up some time mate.

[Wasp27]

:banana: I know a bloke who just got one and can’t ride or drive with out it. Got addicted to them……….. Aye W? :lol:
I have to admit......yesterdays blast was da best medicine I've had in a while:msn-wink: need a camera to share a ride like that....eh big guy. I think the greatest benefit is that the device lets you concentrate on the things that matter most.....going ...ter.......:rolleyes: thanks again Steve cheers W

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Actually there is a little story about a turkey bird. I came around the corner with some lean on to find W with his left hand out all but patting a very large Turkeys tail to shoo it off the road for me. Well I think that’s what he was doing…………… Wasn’t it W? Even with the sound of the twin the big bird just stood in the lane and looked in to empty space. Wonder what was going on in the empty space between it’s eyes? W Killed a bird when it hit his upper right arm and sprayed me with feathers. Lucky the tar had not melted in the heat or I would have been…… you know……….

4 people on this thread. Get back to work you lot..........

[hXc]

What is this work ye speak of?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

: need a camera to share a ride like that....eh big guy.

Why? All you will get to see is the arse end of the SV. <_< That is if I can catch up to get you in shot………. :2guns:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What is this work ye speak of?

Hahahaha All in good time wipersnapper……………

[hXc]

Hahahaha All in good time wipersnapper……………
*Sigh*..I know.:no:

[robertydog]

Why? All you will get to see is the arse end of the SV.

Best you have a wide lens then

[Wasp27]

Best you have a wide lens then

:shake:....:shake: :bleh: :killingme:killingme

[Wasp27]

Actually there is a little story about a turkey bird. I came around the corner with some lean on to find W with his left hand out all but patting a very large Turkeys tail to shoo it off the road for me. Well I think that’s what he was doing…………… Wasn’t it W? Even with the sound of the twin the big bird just stood in the lane and looked in to empty space. Wonder what was going on in the empty space between it’s eyes? W Killed a bird when it hit his upper right arm and sprayed me with feathers. Lucky the tar had not melted in the heat or I would have been…… you know……….

4 people on this thread. Get back to work you lot..........

That was a huge bird alright....... as I approached it just looked up with a stunned look on its stupid face :wacko:........thinking back, I suppose I should have given it a slap as I went past just for the hell of it:Pokey: might have been grazing on some cabbage it found on side of the road:laugh:

[yungatart]

That was a huge bird alright....... as I approached it just looked up with a stunned look on its stupid face :wacko:........thinking back, I suppose I should have given it a slap as I went past just for the hell of it:Pokey: might have been grazing on some cabbage it found on side of the road:laugh:

Ya shoulda killed it...that could have fed someone Christmas dinner, you know!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Best you have a wide lens then

:laugh::laugh: Do they make em that wide Rob :shutup: :lol::lol::killingme:killingme

[BigG]

Thank your lucky Stars that tukeys can fly, you might have needed my little bag.:thud:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thank your lucky Stars that tukeys can fly, you might have needed my little bag.:thud:

Nice to see you back online George. I would have needed a bigger bag than that mate. It was a big bird and even a Gixxer would have trouble going over a bird that big.

I hear Phil Turnbulls in Palmerstone North is going to close. Anyone else know anything about it?l

[robertydog]

I hear Phil Turnbulls in Palmerstone North is going to close. Anyone else know anything about it?l

Gone according to the palmy thread

[cowboyz]

yep. did a drive by yesterday and still closed. heard some of the mechanics have moved on to city honda.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Be careful where you park.

Got this from a Hastings city council newsletter.
As of the 26th of June 08 parking infringement in a Disabilities park will cost you, not $40.00 but $150.00 Blood good in my opinion but still something you need to note.

Also parking on the foot path or the wrong side of the road will get you a $40.00 fine. Suppose this goes for bikes as well. I have been known to park on the foot path often when in town. Specially when away from home. :crazy:

[robertydog]

Be careful where you park.

I have been known to park on the foot path often when in town. Specially when away from home. :crazy:

And been in trouble while gassing up while sitting on the bike. Id like to see that again with the old girl screaming over the speaker

[Gixxer 4 ever]

And been in trouble while gassing up while sitting on the bike. Id like to see that again with the old girl screaming over the speaker


I was embarrassed. She cut me off in full flow and I had to get off before she would start it again. I had put this behind me till now Rob. Thanks you Rob I am sure I won’t stay curled up in the corner rocking back and forth for a week like last time.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whooo whoooo Friday………… Day before Saturday………. Race day……. Hope the weather will be good to us this week. :cool: I have just taken the muffins outa da oven……:2thumbsup…. I did just take them out…… No I didn’t mix or make them but I was the one that took them out. I see a bacon and egg pie is in the oven and some buns, so if you are at the track tomorrow come over and enjoy some lunch with us. Da Mooo is coming this month so I will have to be on my bestest behavior. Lets hope da RG is as well. :hug:

Have a good ride tomorrow and I will post a report when we get home….. or maybe Sunday… hahahaha Whooo whooo best go and pack the van.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Whooo whoooo Friday………… Day before Saturday………. Race day……. Hope the weather will be good to us this week. :cool: I have just taken the muffins outa da oven……:2thumbsup…. I did just take them out…… No I didn’t mix or make them but I was the one that took them out. I see a bacon and egg pie is in the oven and some buns, so if you are at the track tomorrow come over and enjoy some lunch with us. Da Mooo is coming this month so I will have to be on my bestest behavior. Lets hope da RG is as well. :hug:

Have a good ride tomorrow and I will post a report when we get home….. or maybe Sunday… hahahaha Whooo whooo best go and pack the van.
I think i'll come just for the famous muffins and bacon and egg pie.:whistle:


Wish Patrick all the best for the weekends racing. :first:

[Dooly]

Anyone riding today?

Im in the mood, but wont make the meet place in time if anyone still goes there.
But if you're coming this way, let me know.

[Ascott]

Anyone doing it? Huh well, are ya?
Al

[Dooly]

Ok, I'll leave home here in 10 mins or so, and head to the usual BP Taradale rd, if anyone's there, so be it, if not, same.
Prob be there about 1.30ish via Puketapu.

[Ascott]

cool see ya then

[Ascott]

Okay so only Dooly and my good self fronted for the normal great Saturday Hawkes Bay ride, spin out to "patongata pisser" no drama as per, and the rest of you where? This is not a full noise "knackers to the wall" ride it is for all levels of riders, so don't be shy front up and you will be looked after, all good. So 'till next Sat, hang loose, be cool, be good to your parents and love your fellow beings!:laugh:
Al

[speights_bud]

Thanks to everyone who helped out today, the day was certainly an eventful one to say the least :bash: bike was running pretty average but the conditions were very wet, qualified 1st (6 second gap) and then a little bit downhill from there, got an ok start, but Zane just took off keeping up even with the 250 inline fours, caught them and passed the 250's in the first lap, then overtook zane. Led the race for 3 laps and the bike wasnt running so well, couldnt use throttle mid corner, and zane overtook on the final turn just powering ahead to win by 0.3 Seconds.

Then the team encountered a protest by another Rider because myself and Zane were running Wet race tires on the Rear. Had an interesting meeting with the MNZ steward in which resulted in us keeping our points but being told to change our wet tires to the standard DOT road tires.

Quite Controversial, there's the MNZ rule book, and the vic club says they follow those rules, but it would appear have changed some of them to suit themselves.
About time someone sorted this out once and for all, the south island Streetstock riders i believe are running slicks also, which we are not, buggered if i know how we are all supposed to compete in the same class with the same rules across the country if clubs are going to change rules on the day.

[Maffoo]

wow sound slike it was an eventful day !!!

what time can i expect you tomorrow dude?

[yungatart]

Okay so only Dooly and my good self fronted for the normal great Saturday Hawkes Bay ride, spin out to "patongata pisser" no drama as per, and the rest of you where? This is not a full noise "knackers to the wall" ride it is for all levels of riders, so don't be shy front up and you will be looked after, all good. So 'till next Sat, hang loose, be cool, be good to your parents and love your fellow beings!:laugh:
Al

We're up north for a few days respite after seeing hXc safely out of the country. Glad you guys had a good ride. Might see you next week....



Thanks to everyone who helped out today, the day was certainly an eventful one to say the least ......


Some good stuff in there Pat. A bugger about the red tape, dude.
Alas thats life....

[speights_bud]

wow sound slike it was an eventful day !!!

what time can i expect you tomorrow dude?

How does about 11 - 12 tomorrow sound? if you can flick me a pm of your street number etc then that'd be choice

[Maffoo]

that sounds perfect :D

PM on its way

[Dooly]

Cheers Al, good ride thru Kahuraniki.

Geez the short blast from Elsthorpe to Patangata can bite you if you're not on to it.

All good tho!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

As Patrick said , it was an interesting day. We arrived at 8ish to find the concrete slab, we usually set up on, had a Yamaha Tent on it. Lucky they were only using half the slab so we setup next to them. Turned out to be Zane and his Dad. Our number one competitor. So we parked the van next to the Yamaha pagoda and setup the big Suzuki pagoda we have been given the use of from Five star. Nice one that one. Out with the bike and all the stuff it takes to make up our pit. The weather was overcast and had been raining but things looked to be clearing. Bike out and set up for scrub in and qualifying.

Out on the track for qualifying and SP gave us the thumbs up as he passed pit wall. Two laps of the full track and in he came. Out again with in ten minutes for qualifying. The first lap looked average. The second looked better but a moment, at the end of the pit straight, gave us a shiver. The front slid out and was saved as SP put his foot down and saved a crash. A few more laps and he was in to prepare for racing. Qualifying 1st by 6 sec. The track was wet but not too wet at this stage.

However the rain started to come in and the day was declared wet. So we changed to wet on the rear. The new tyre felt slippery so Warrick helped us scrub it in at the pits. We fueled the bike and waited. The rain passed but the track was wet and so was everything around us. Yuck. The final call went out for the bikes and off SP went. Round to the grid they came. The weather was starting to close in with light rain. Off they went. Zane just has so much power off the start. SP chased hard and had him in reach by the first corner. He followed Zane around the track for two laps. Close and pushing hard on the very wet track. The rain was getting heavy and without the wet rear it would have been a mission to stay on the track. As many bikes had found out in qualifying and this race. Sp took the lead in the third lap and pinned his ears back and went for it. Zane followed close behind and kept SP in reach. It was a great battle. They disappeared in to the rain and mist over the back of the track with Sp leading. I noted Zane had dropped off a bit and I was nervous about what might happen. As they came around the final corner Zane opened the gas tap and rode around SP and was neck and neck as they pulled a straight line to the finish. Zane took the race by 0.30 of a second.

The rain just got heavier and heavier as the morning went on and all racing was put on hold as part of the track disappeared under water. In the mean time we got word that SP and Zane had been disqualified for running wets. I left SP and Zane sort it out with the track steward as he had done all the home work on what we could and could not do. It turns out that Motorcycle New Zealand have got some serious problems with their administration and interpreting of the law and how certain clubs interpret and administer these laws. We are going to get to keep our points. SP had an email stating we could use wets. Great isn’t it. We go and buy them on the advise of MZN so we can race and then find out the person that gave us this advise had no authority to do so :2guns: and now we can’t use the tyres. :angry: I just don’t get it. Maybe she would like to buy them off me? But that’s how it is.

So the racing was cancelled due to the weather and we came home with a van full of wet stuff. A great race from SP. Well done that man. Disappointed with the rule problems. The bike was not running too well. I am beginning to hate two strokes. :shutup:

Looking forward to the next race day. Again many thanks to Wasp27 and Gary for your help and support and da Mooo for all da food. Big thanks to five star for the big pagoda. It was so good this month. Was nice to be dry under it. With the two vans and the pagoda we had a dryish place to hide. Cheers Five Star.

Well done Patrick for a great race under trying conditions. :Punk: Roll on next month.

[MSTRS]

Well done Patrick for a great race under trying conditions. :Punk: Roll on next month.

Yes indeed. Well done Paddy. And fingers crossed for perfect weather next time.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hmmm Well something went bump in the night………..

[yungatart]

Didn't it just??
A few bits of plaster lost from our upstairs ceiling, but all ok otherwise....

[Stickchick]

Hmmm Well something went bump in the night………..

Sure it wasn't just Itchy kicking Moo out of the bed?

Hope everyone is ok down there and not too much damage was sustained.

[GurlRacer]

When is the next weekend ride?? :D I'm keen to go!

Especially since one of the residents down the road threw something at my car last night coz I was going "too fast" - didn't exceed 60kmph at maximum, it's just that I took the corner faster than they can (at 40km) and my car sounds loud... he ended up calling Mum and I "s!uts" and his wife called Mum "A leg of mutton" and said "Your father deserved what he got!" :angry2:

Along with many other nasty things... so I'd love to see what they'd do if 10 bikes parked up our road, they wouldn't wanna yell abuse like that when we're wearing helmets :)

[MSTRS]

When is the next weekend ride?? :D I'm keen to go!

Especially since one of the residents down the road threw something at my car last night coz I was going "too fast" - didn't exceed 60kmph at maximum, it's just that I took the corner faster than they can (at 40km) and my car sounds loud... he ended up calling Mum and I "s!uts" and his wife called Mum "A leg of mutton" and said "Your father deserved what he got!" :angry2:

Along with many other nasty things... so I'd love to see what they'd do if 10 bikes parked up our road, they wouldn't wanna yell abuse like that when we're wearing helmets :)

You are joking?! I think a little lesson in good manners is in order...shall we make it this Saturday?

[Stickchick]

When is the next weekend ride?? :D I'm keen to go!

Especially since one of the residents down the road threw something at my car last night coz I was going "too fast" - didn't exceed 60kmph at maximum, it's just that I took the corner faster than they can (at 40km) and my car sounds loud... he ended up calling Mum and I "s!uts" and his wife called Mum "A leg of mutton" and said "Your father deserved what he got!" :angry2:

Thats disgusting!!!!! People may get annoyed with "boy racer" type cars but saying that about a person that has passed is really unforgivable.

Come on you lot....Teach these idiots a lesson!!!!

[yungatart]

Lani, I'm speechless!
What a disgusting low thing to say and do!
Please ring us if you have any more shit like that.
They best be hoping your Dad hasn't turned into a ghost....

[BUBBLE]

Any you guys still doin weekly rides, I'm keen for something this thursday after work or sometime saturday.