Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[BigG]

More importantly.
How did the hot date go last weekend?:wari: I hope he had his glasses then:eek5:

[Dooly]

We all riding today?:banana:

[BigG]

Not me I thinking of riding tomorrow:yes:

[McDuck]

man that r1 is nice, real nice.

[Wasp27]

Not me I thinking of riding tomorrow:yes:

I'm not 100% sure ATM.....but apparently my morning is booked watching my youngest grandson riding in his first Gymkhana. I think I will be free by noon.....still trying to confirm at this stage. Would Sandy be interested in a quiet wee ride up the coast to say Wairoa....spend a hour or 2 laying under the trees by the riverbank.....seeing who can tell the biggest lies:laugh:.....then a quiet stroll home in the afternoon sun. Unfortunately doesn't look like I can make it in time for lunch up there. What about you and Tina coming as well Tony.....who else interested??????

[McDuck]

Well i am going up to hamiltion tomorrow morining, if anybody interested meet at bayview at 9am.

[BigG]

I'm not 100% sure ATM.....but apparently my morning is booked watching my youngest grandson riding in his first Gymkhana. I think I will be free by noon.....still trying to confirm at this stage. Would Sandy be interested in a quiet wee ride up the coast to say Wairoa....spend a hour or 2 laying under the trees by the riverbank.....seeing who can tell the biggest lies:laugh:.....then a quiet stroll home in the afternoon sun. Unfortunately doesn't look like I can make it in time for lunch up there. What about you and Tina coming as well Tony.....who else interested??????Unfortunately Sandy has to go to work tomorow afternoon as a call back because some one is sick, so I will be by myself we see how we go could have a late lunch with Sandy so that could put me out.

[Wasp27]

Unfortunately Sandy has to go to work tomorow afternoon as a call back because some one is sick, so I will be by myself we see how we go could have a late lunch with Sandy so that could put me out.

Hi G, Thats alright, it appears that the big guy's tied up as well:lol: well thats what he says:msn-wink: Cheers W

[Dooly]

I'm not 100% sure ATM.....but apparently my morning is booked watching my youngest grandson riding in his first Gymkhana. I think I will be free by noon.....still trying to confirm at this stage. Would Sandy be interested in a quiet wee ride up the coast to say Wairoa....spend a hour or 2 laying under the trees by the riverbank.....seeing who can tell the biggest lies:laugh:.....then a quiet stroll home in the afternoon sun. Unfortunately doesn't look like I can make it in time for lunch up there. What about you and Tina coming as well Tony.....who else interested??????

Tina's gone to Waiouru to steal the medals again, I mean on a 3 day horse thingy.
Could be interested though, depends on a few things, but will know more in morning.
Post up confirmation of whats happening when you know Warwick.

Had a good ride this arvo, only me, Rob, Cindy & Dale.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi G, Thats alright, it appears that the big guy's tied up as well:lol: well thats what he says:msn-wink: Cheers W

Yep. Double booked W. I had a feeling it was to good to be true to have two days off with out somthin on. Got a lunch at the church for all da old farts. Yep Me. :eek5:

Had a nice blast up da goat track to da lake today after breaky in Hastings. Have you washed your bike yet W?

Have a great ride tomorrow you lot. ;)

We have a "round the lake" ride in Taupo booked next Saturday. Leave BP Bay View at 7.30? Breaky at the Taupo truck stop. Round da lake. Lunch in Taupo? Then home. Sheila’s and pillions welcome. In fact compulsory if you can. :hug:
So who is in and do you want to change the program. Got one week to sort it. :beer:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You home yet Dog

[GurlRacer]

Unfortunately, I'm moving my gear down to my new flat in Wellington so wont be able to make it :(

Will have to have some kind of BBQ or something so you lot can bid me farewell before I make the biiiiig move! *scared face*

[Stickchick]

Unfortunately, I'm moving my gear down to my new flat in Wellington so wont be able to make it :(

Will have to have some kind of BBQ or something so you lot can bid me farewell before I make the biiiiig move! *scared face*

You will be fine. Welly isn't that scary. You will have a heap of people there to help you should you need it...i.e Col, Nasty, all the KB welly Bitches.

Good luck. Hope you enjoy yourself.

[Stickchick]

We have a "round the lake" ride in Taupo booked next Saturday. Leave BP Bay View at 7.30? Breaky at the Taupo truck stop. Round da lake. Lunch in Taupo? Then home. Sheila’s and pillions welcome. In fact compulsory if you can. :hug:
So who is in and do you want to change the program. Got one week to sort it. :beer:

If you are talking about the Taupo Truck Stop just as you hit Taupo....Might want to make other plans, we just received a letter at work stating that this will be closed due to alterations.

[Outlaw_Torn]

We have a "round the lake" ride in Taupo booked next Saturday. Leave BP Bay View at 7.30? Breaky at the Taupo truck stop. Round da lake. Lunch in Taupo? Then home. Sheila’s and pillions welcome. In fact compulsory if you can. :hug:
So who is in and do you want to change the program. Got one week to sort it. :beer:

Sounds good!!! wouldnt mind getting out and about with the bike. i know its not much of one but meh. Im keen

[McDuck]

Unfortunately, I'm moving my gear down to my new flat in Wellington so wont be able to make it :(

Will have to have some kind of BBQ or something so you lot can bid me farewell before I make the biiiiig move! *scared face*

Dont worry, 300kms isnt that farr to move, trust me i know...

[Wasp27]

Just heading out da door.....hopefully be back before noon.....will check in then and see whats going down....cheers W
P.S....had some moments with the back tire yesterday big guy.....I think its days are numbered

[Nasty]

Unfortunately, I'm moving my gear down to my new flat in Wellington so wont be able to make it :(

Will have to have some kind of BBQ or something so you lot can bid me farewell before I make the biiiiig move! *scared face*

Should we also have a BBQ to welcome ya down here??

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I got it wrong people. Sorry but the Taupo ride is on Sunday. So move the plan to Sunday. Leave BP at 7.30. In to Taupo for breaky. Round da lake and Lunch in Taupo then home.

Thanks for the info Chicky.

Aye Outlaw torn, come along mate. It is not a race and we will only be traveling at da 100 k. We will pick a meeting place and re group regularly. We will make sure someone stops at each turn off to guide the rest of the ride to the same destination. That is we will nominate a lead rider and they will stay in the lead. We will nominate a tail end Charlie and they stay at the back. Then the second rider stays at the turn off till the last bike comes past. Then they pass the tail and so it goes. The same bike stays at the back for whole ride. This system works well and no one should get lost.
:wari:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Unfortunately, I'm moving my gear down to my new flat in Wellington so wont be able to make it :(

Will have to have some kind of BBQ or something so you lot can bid me farewell before I make the biiiiig move! *scared face*

You will love da city. My little girl moved to Wellington and had a great time. It is the best city in NZ, if you gotta move to one, it is great. :Punk:

We will miss you gurl. Recon we need to get together to have a bun fight as a going away party. Will work on it during the week.
Still in shock to hear this new. Bloody kids they just up and go…………:bye:……….. :yes: Gota do what you gota do :woohoo:

[Dooly]

Any plans for a ride yet today?

Wairoa's out for me, bit sore today after yesterday's ride on the new bus with the higher rear sets.

But what about a crazy high, insane speeds blast around HW50, Patangata?:Punk:

Just kidding of course.......a sedate cruisy ride perhaps.

[Dooly]

I got it wrong people. Sorry but the Taupo ride is on Sunday. So move the plan to Sunday. Leave BP at 7.30. In to Taupo for breaky. Round da lake and Lunch in Taupo then home.

Thanks for the info Chicky.

Aye Outlaw torn, come along mate. It is not a race and we will only be traveling at da 100 k. We will pick a meeting place and re group regularly. We will make sure someone stops at each turn off to guide the rest of the ride to the same destination. That is we will nominate a lead rider and they will stay in the lead. We will nominate a tail end Charlie and they stay at the back. Then the second rider stays at the turn off till the last bike comes past. Then they pass the tail and so it goes. The same bike stays at the back for whole ride. This system works well and no one should get lost.
:wari:

Sounds freakin awesome mate, but I'll have to flag it.
Just not up to that sort of ride yet physically, as much as it pains me to admit it.
The Wairoa one a few weeks back was pretty well my limit for endurance on the hip.
Would definately be keen in January if all goes to plan.
Might even bring the dragon.

[Wasp27]

Any plans for a ride yet today?

Wairoa's out for me, bit sore today after yesterday's ride on the new bus with the higher rear sets.

But what about a crazy high, insane speeds blast around HW50, Patangata?:Punk:

Just kidding of course.......a sedate cruisy ride perhaps.

By the sound of it we might all be better off having a wee lie down.....seems riding at speed for us more mature types is taking its toll on da bodies....not to mention the tires:no:.....whats dis 'new bus wiff da higher rear sets' of which you speak young man.....have you been partaking of a wee bit of the retail therapy of late:laugh: surely not another rider to succumb to the magnetic charms of Zuki ownership:confused:.......:laugh: wait till you know :msn-wink: who hears about this:jerry: mind you....we did hear similiar murmurings at breakfast yesterday.....didn't we G.....but alas, my lips are sealed. all this frivolity is making me sleepy....might just go and have a lie down and think of next Sundays "Round the Great Lake Xmas Run" Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Dooly]

Naa.......not a Zuki mate.

Just another Trumpy, an oldy but a goody now I got it all back together.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87455

Performed well yesterday on its first voyage since back together.
Felt just like a Jappa.
Inline smooth 4cyl power.

I said to Rob at Patangata it felt like a Blackbird I used to ride years back.
Top heavy, but so smooth.
Blackbird, I mean a bike not a dark chick.:shutup:

Mind you would I be accepted into the Zuki fellowship with my SP370?

Fuckit I'm bored think I'll do a fast thrash to Tiko or somewhere.
Time to put some gas in the Duc!!

[Wasp27]

Naa.......not a Zuki mate.

Just another Trumpy, an oldy but a goody now I got it all back together.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87455

Performed well yesterday on its first voyage since back together.
Felt just like a Jappa.
Inline smooth 4cyl power.

I said to Rob at Patangata it felt like a Blackbird I used to ride years back.
Top heavy, but so smooth.
Blackbird, I mean a bike not a dark chick.:shutup:

Mind you would I be accepted into the Zuki fellowship with my SP370?

Fuckit I'm bored think I'll do a fast thrash to Tiko or somewhere.
Time to put some gas in the Duc!!

Thats a sweet looking Trumpy alright:niceone:.....saddle height looks nice and low too....awesome classic

[Wasp27]

If you are talking about the Taupo Truck Stop just as you hit Taupo....Might want to make other plans, we just received a letter at work stating that this will be closed due to alterations.

Just got off the phone from talking to Stag Park Truck Stop Restaurant in Taupo........They are definitely OPEN for business 24/7.....however they will be closed on Christmas day:niceone:

[Dooly]

Thats a sweet looking Trumpy alright:niceone:.....saddle height looks nice and low too....awesome classic

Yeah, can actually get flat footed on 1 for me which is a bonus.
Not a prob for yuse tall fullas eh.

Just got back from a dash to Tiko/Ypawa/Patangata/Middle Rd/Maraekakaho.
Awesome, only took 5 mins and never went over 100kph.:whistle:
Ooops, went to 105 once but thought I'd get arrested so slowed down.:sweatdrop:lol::lol::lol:

Second time this weekend no bikes at the Patangata. Did'nt stop just flew by.
In fact only saw 1 bike on the road.
Most unusual for a Sunday.

[Stickchick]

Just got off the phone from talking to Stag Park Truck Stop Restaurant in Taupo........They are definitely OPEN for business 24/7.....however they will be closed on Christmas day:niceone:

Sweet, will let my truckies know then as that appears to be their favourite stop heading back to Napier.

[stormy1]

I got it wrong people. Sorry but the Taupo ride is on Sunday. So move the plan to Sunday. Leave BP at 7.30. In to Taupo for breaky. Round da lake and Lunch in Taupo then home.

Thanks for the info Chicky.

Aye Outlaw torn, come along mate. It is not a race and we will only be traveling at da 100 k. We will pick a meeting place and re group regularly. We will make sure someone stops at each turn off to guide the rest of the ride to the same destination. That is we will nominate a lead rider and they will stay in the lead. We will nominate a tail end Charlie and they stay at the back. Then the second rider stays at the turn off till the last bike comes past. Then they pass the tail and so it goes. The same bike stays at the back for whole ride. This system works well and no one should get lost.
:wari:

The ride sounds great, count me in! New front tyre being fitted Thursday and I am going to change the fork oil at the same time so will be all good to go on Sunday. Wahoo!

[Colapop]

You will be fine. Welly isn't that scary. You will have a heap of people there to help you should you need it...i.e Col, Nasty, all the KB welly Bitches.
Good luck. Hope you enjoy yourself.
I'm sure you just called me a bitch!! That gurl has an awesome flat with a car parts guy and a chef!! She's well sorted!

[Wasp27]

Sweet, will let my truckies know then as that appears to be their favourite stop heading back to Napier.

Hi Jod, I think that they have been doing renovations of sorts....we had a lovely meal there 2 weeks ago and from memory it did look like they had recently changed things around a bit, especially between the Truckies Diner part and the general public side....its all been opened up into more or less one big diner. They did however go through a bad patch several years ago now.... where the food wasn't consistently good....but since we've been going back there for the last 12 months its been good and very reasonably priced:niceone:....roll on Sunday morning.....:scooter::woohoo:....anybody got a direct link to da weather gods:sunny:....how bout a good word for sunday:msn-wink:

[robertydog]

roll on Sunday morning.....:scooter::woohoo:....anybody got a direct link to da weather gods:sunny:....how bout a good word for sunday:msn-wink:

Go weather Gods

[Spyke]

hey guys, had my first half day at five star. god halfdays go quick.

Wayne seems like a real nice guy, infact most the guys do.

After i've finished with cleaning everything i bet that place will shine!!!!

can't wait to get some good experience under my belt.

andrew

[Wasp27]

hey guys, had my first half day at five star. god halfdays go quick.

Wayne seems like a real nice guy, infact most the guys do.

After i've finished with cleaning everything i bet that place will shine!!!!

can't wait to get some good experience under my belt.

andrew

Good for you Andrew.....pleased to hear your doing well...keep up the good work. you never know where it will lead:msn-wink: Cheers W

[Wasp27]

Go weather Gods

Thanks Rob... I knew someone could arrange it:done:....Yipee....its lookin real good:niceone:....cant wait:woohoo:

[Spyke]

Good for you Andrew.....pleased to hear your doing well...keep up the good work. you never know where it will lead:msn-wink: Cheers W

cheers wasp, I've always been one to try and take the easiest route to making money but i think it wont get me far so i'm working from the bottom and hoping being a slave for some people can get me somewhere later on.

plus this will help me learn some good skills in the longrun, which will make my life with bikes that much more enjoyable as it will open up the mechanical side to me.

here's to one day being at the top of the motorcycling industry whether it petrol or electric.

[Outlaw_Torn]

I got it wrong people. Sorry but the Taupo ride is on Sunday. So move the plan to Sunday. Leave BP at 7.30. In to Taupo for breaky. Round da lake and Lunch in Taupo then home.

Thanks for the info Chicky.

Aye Outlaw torn, come along mate. It is not a race and we will only be traveling at da 100 k. We will pick a meeting place and re group regularly. We will make sure someone stops at each turn off to guide the rest of the ride to the same destination. That is we will nominate a lead rider and they will stay in the lead. We will nominate a tail end Charlie and they stay at the back. Then the second rider stays at the turn off till the last bike comes past. Then they pass the tail and so it goes. The same bike stays at the back for whole ride. This system works well and no one should get lost.
:wari:



Sunday sounds good as well. Joys of not having anything to do... Went for a long ride last weekend (from napier to the Hokianga along the west coast roads and back again) and thoroughly enjoyed the company of the bikers that caught up with me lol. made the trip that much more enjoyable :)

Looking forward to it already :wari:

[Dooly]

Hey Steve, can you give us a rough idea of the route and how long in the saddle we may be.
Thinking of saying 'to hell with it' and giving it a go.

[robertydog]

Hey Steve, can you give us a rough idea of the route and how long in the saddle we may be.
Thinking of saying 'to hell with it' and giving it a go.

551 Kms Tait road to Tait road
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Tait+Rd&daddr=Main+North+Rd+to:SH+5+to:SH+1+to:Whakamaru+R d+to:SH+41+to:Lake+Tce+to:-39.648903,176.561601&hl=en&geocode=FfgAo_0dzh6GCg%3BFe7fpv0dWemKCg%3BFTRosf0d EOR-Cg%3BFd4stv0dwrp9Cg%3BFcTEtf0dDnJ6Cg%3BFf_2rP0d6ZF 6Cg%3BFfVgsf0d7OR-Cg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=7&sz=16&sll=-39.650525,176.566236&sspn=0.007815,0.013647&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.955137,176.286621&spn=0.948313,2.790527&z=9

[Dooly]

Gee thanks Rob.
Might be a fair hike for this achy boned coont.<_<
Might be an on the day call.

[BigG]

What happened to this site, I havnt been able to log on for three days, but it seems like you guys have had no problems.
Aparently there's a good stop around the Lake at some trading post seems to be a biky dude runs it .

[Stickchick]

What happened to this site, I havnt been able to log on for three days, but it seems like you guys have had no problems.
Aparently there's a good stop around the Lake at some trading post seems to be a biky dude runs it .

I think there maybe a problem with some of the providers. Most of the Aucklanders that I went for a ride with on Sunday, belonged to Xtra and couldn't log in.

[MSTRS]

...motorcycling industry whether it petrol or electric.

Wash your dirty mouth out...

... Went for a long ride last weekend (from napier to the Hokianga ....
On a FXR? Man, you be keen...

What happened to this site, I havnt been able to log on for three days, but it seems like you guys have had no problems.
I think there maybe a problem with some of the providers.
I've been locked out since Sat AM too. Can get in this morning, but multi-quoting posts is doing odd things....
Still, Sunday sounds like a buzz. Count us in. Will it be a cruise or more?

[Dooly]

Still, Sunday sounds like a buzz. Count us in. Will it be a cruise or more?

Like a race to see who can get there and back first?:laugh::laugh::Police:

[MSTRS]

Like a race to see who can get there and back first?:laugh::laugh::Police:

Hmmm...we'd never ride like that. Would we?

[Dooly]

Hmmm...we'd never ride like that. Would we?

Never. Strictly 100 kph and maybe a nudge to 105 to overtake, but then sweating all the time that we don't get jailed if caught.:shit::confused:

[Dooly]

Just been talking to Dave @ Kiwibike insurance.

Quoted me about 900 bucks for full cover on all 3 bikes of mine, and trackday coverage @ 15% excess on what the bike is insured for.

He also said that MottoTT is the TD people that are the preferred users and will cover for that, but **** TDs wont be as 'they dont meet insurance criteria'.....in regards to organisation, safety, scrutineering etc, and MottoTT set the benchmark.
Suzuki/Yamm/Honda/Triumph days are all fine too.

Contacted Classic Cover as a courtesy where I am now and they will only cover rider training days, and no trackdays as they are, in their words........places where everyone goes hard out and races each other.......

So guess I'll be changing to Dave.

[robertydog]

What happened to this site, I havnt been able to log on for three days, but it seems like you guys have had no problems.
Aparently there's a good stop around the Lake at some trading post seems to be a biky dude runs it .

This is the only site i have been having trouble getting on. And im with xtra:crybaby:

[Spyke]

Wash your dirty mouth out...


hehehe...... just missed my opportunity for the day :bleh:, fivestars degreaser is awsome!!! now thats something to die for at your own home.

How do you multy quote? been on here for ages and can't work out how to do it :doh:.

[MSTRS]

See the little speech marks/+ to the right of the 'quote' button? Use that for the posts you want to quote in a single reply and hit the 'quote' for the last post you want to add.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Gee thanks Rob.
Might be a fair hike for this achy boned coont.<_<
Might be an on the day call.

Or to Taupo and wait for us to come back. Or come part way around the lake and then return and wait for us. Or take your car and set up a BBQ for us when we return and make the beer cold in your 12 volt fridge that you are going to purchase for us. :confused: :laugh: :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

how bout a good word for sunday:msn-wink:

Got da Rubber sorted W?

[Dooly]

Or to Taupo and wait for us to come back. Or come part way around the lake and then return and wait for us. Or take your car and set up a BBQ for us when we return and make the beer cold in your 12 volt fridge that you are going to purchase for us. :confused: :laugh: :laugh:

Looks like the options are covered eh.:confused:

[yungatart]

Leave BP at 7.30. In to Taupo for breaky. Round da lake and Lunch in Taupo then home.

Aye Outlaw torn, come along mate. It is not a race and we will only be traveling at da 100 k. We will pick a meeting place and re group regularly. We will make sure someone stops at each turn off to guide the rest of the ride to the same destination. That is we will nominate a lead rider and they will stay in the lead. We will nominate a tail end Charlie and they stay at the back. Then the second rider stays at the turn off till the last bike comes past. Then they pass the tail and so it goes. The same bike stays at the back for whole ride. This system works well and no one should get lost.
:wari:

Ummm, right!:mellow:

[BigG]

This is the only site i have been having trouble getting on. And im with xtra:crybaby:Yep same, Xtra must have something against this site anyway its good to catch up.:niceone:

[Dooly]

Yep same, Xtra must have something against this site anyway its good to catch up.:niceone:

Will xtra too. had no prob at all over last few days.
Maybe its a glitch with your porn sites or summitt........:buggerd::shutup::lol::lol::lol::lo l:

[Outlaw_Torn]

On a FXR? Man, you be keen...


Or mad. not too sure which though... :rolleyes:

Meh, why not? it can sit on 100 just like everyone else is allowed to... still is good fun on the corners... admittedly though it wasnt the most comfortable ride ive done lol

[Stickchick]

Check it out!!!!! Went for a ride with Maha and Co (25 bikes to be exact) and finally got a pic of me riding. Sent this pic to Ma and her words were "is that bike taller than the last or have you shrunk?"...Gotta love the woman really.:love:

[robertydog]

Nice pic Sticky

[Stickchick]

Nice pic Sticky

Cheers dude...How was your trip anywho.....haven't seen any kind of write up. Did it not go well?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cheers dude...How was your trip anywho.....haven't seen any kind of write up. Did it not go well?

Yea Rob...:angry: ... What she said ....... :innocent: ...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

got a pic of me riding.

Nice line, good lean angle for the corner, head up, looking well down the road. Nice one Chicky. I see you have remembered it all. :banana:

[speights_bud]

Just sent Pre-Reg for the MotoTT track Day 17th Jan :woohoo: now to find a bike to ride....:wacko:;):whistle:

[Wasp27]

Got da Rubber sorted W?

:msn-wink: Looks that way....not sure at this stage when.... but will let you know......hopefully you can fit it for me before Sunday. I suppose you also wont be suprised to learn the zorst has been dealt too as well:laugh:

[Spyke]

See the little speech marks/+ to the right of the 'quote' button? Use that for the posts you want to quote in a single reply and hit the 'quote' for the last post you want to add.

cheers :wari:

[BigG]

Will xtra too. had no prob at all over last few days.
Maybe its a glitch with your porn sites or summitt........:buggerd::shutup::lol::lol::lol::lo l: I Dont play Chess

[BigG]

Nice line, good lean angle for the corner, head up, looking well down the road. Nice one Chicky. I see you have remembered it all. :banana: Nice Yamaha nice pink jacket nice boots:Oops:

[speights_bud]

:msn-wink: Looks that way....not sure at this stage when.... but will let you know......hopefully you can fit it for me before Sunday. I suppose you also wont be suprised to learn the zorst has been dealt too as well:laugh:
Pics Please!!:cool: or have you modded the existing ones?

[Wasp27]

Pics Please!!:cool: or have you modded the existing ones?

Mods....mods....it's all about da mods. No need for pics....it's all internal....it's where I do my best work:rolleyes:......:buggerd:......:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Mods....mods....it's all about da mods. No need for pics....it's all internal....it's where I do my best work:rolleyes:......:buggerd:......:laugh:

Yes it would appear it has been worked on.:cool: Lets say it is Loud. :Pokey: I could hear it at the gate from my shed at the house and it was only idling. Sounds like drain pipes at an idle:lol: and low revs but when you went out the road and fanged it, it really came to life. :2thumbsup It is sweet up in the rev rang. :drool: I could hear it as you went out the valley. Long way out the valley. :2thumbsup

Note to self. Ear plugs for the ride on Sunday………… You are an environmental vandal ………:spanking:……….. :lol:

[robertydog]

mmmmmmmmm thats something else i could do tomorrow

[robertydog]

Wee story. Went in to the yammy shop in ChCh and i walked in and the sales people said, we got a brand new R6 just for you. I said i dont want to down grade. Then they all looked out the front and saw a nice R1 and said Oh. Didnt stay there long. But longer than the zuki shop

[Wasp27]

mmmmmmmmm thats something else i could do tomorrow

And what might that be Rob????????:psst:......:wait:

[Wasp27]

Wee story. Went in to the yammy shop in ChCh and i walked in and the sales people said, we got a brand new R6 just for you. I said i dont want to down grade. Then they all looked out the front and saw a nice R1 and said Oh. Didnt stay there long. But longer than the zuki shop

So you did go looking for Gixxers then:whistle:.....actually I'd be very interested in knowing what you think of the new GSXR600K8:yes: maybe you could do a comparison between the R6 and the Gixxer600.....just a thought. I always enjoy reading test reports from people who can actually ride the wheels off em.....as opposed to just quoting the :bs: found in most sales brochures

[Wasp27]

Yes it would appear it has been worked on.:cool: Lets say it is Loud. :Pokey: I could hear it at the gate from my shed at the house and it was only idling. Sounds like drain pipes at an idle:lol: and low revs but when you went out the road and fanged it, it really came to life. :2thumbsup It is sweet up in the rev rang. :drool: I could hear it as you went out the valley. Long way out the valley. :2thumbsup

Note to self. Ear plugs for the ride on Sunday………… You are an environmental vandal ………:spanking:……….. :lol:

You think I should tone it down a bit then:yes:.....trouble is you cant hear it when your riding.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You think I should tone it down a bit then:yes:.....trouble is you cant hear it when your riding.

Nooooooo.
You are just being silly now……:laugh:……

Mooo said it sounds nice but no louder than this gixxer under power, so thats cool. :devil2:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

mmmmmmmmm thats something else i could do tomorrow

Ummmm What is that Rob? Ride a Zuki on your day off? :laugh:

[robertydog]

No. I might look at changing the "tone"of the R1.

[NZsarge]

No. I might look at changing the "tone"of the R1.

Chuck some Arrow Race tech's on it Dog, Got a mate to take mine for a ride by or two at pace, makes the hairs on the back of ya neck stand up to be sure..:rockon:

[robertydog]

So you did go looking for Gixxers then:whistle:.....

No. Boots:niceone:

[robertydog]

Ummmm What is that Rob? Ride a Zuki on your day off? :laugh:

I ride one everyday to work.:bash:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I ride one everyday to work.:bash:

If you ride your Zuki to work, then it is not a day off is it? And I did say on your day off. :bleh: :laugh:

[robertydog]

If you ride your Zuki to work, then it is not a day off is it? And I did say on your day off. :bleh: :laugh:

I ride it on my weekends too.

I know you ride a yamahaaaaaa at work:clap:

[robertydog]

Zuki shop very busy today

[robertydog]

Weather still looking good.

[Wasp27]

Weather still looking good.

Better keep a watching brief on that front to the Southwest.......bloody Aussies,sending us more crap:laugh:

[Wasp27]

Zuki shop very busy today

Thanks heaps for that Rob:niceone:

[stormy1]

Zuki shop very busy today

They are doing my front tyre today! Drained the fork oil last night, was very discoloured. I was thinking about changing the springs to linear ones but will wait and do the valving etc all at the same time. Ordered my double bubble screen the other day. Should be here for the ride on Sunday wahoo.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I ride it on my weekends too.

I know you ride a yamahaaaaaa at work:clap:

Tis true. Too late to swop to the DR now. Bloody Google earth. It could have been worse. As in this cartoon.

Toon supplied by da Moooo

[Spyke]

Well at the end of the first week at five star i can say lots of bikes coming in.
they've got a lovely gsx1400 in man they are the bees knees. I want one sooooo bad :crybaby:

cleaned out back up so wayne feels like hes at home. cleaned out front, mopped the floor (took three attempts to get right rrrrgghhhh), started to do stock take of gazzillion parts not in order (got out of doing it by cleaning bikes), cut hand cleaner towels into rags atleast rubbish bag size full of rags, sorted nuts bolts washers atc into right places, hung some coopers mx gear on the wall, made coffee, used company vehicle to pick up parts and taking bikes out in the morning to be displayed outside. :sweatdrop (i suppose they're testing me to see if i can do the hard yards before they let me to more mechanical stuff)

I'm learning the art of cleaning bikes. Today i had my first experience with moving a 1000cc road bike (very nervous as didn't want to drop it, found out it isn't that daunting).

hopefully soon i can do some of the other jobs like putting tires on or the odd easy stuff on the bikes.

I did have to take a quad out the taihape road and drop it off managed to get lost a little too.

knowing i have helped a little is pretty cool. :cool:


peace out boys and girls
andrew

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Well at the end of the first week at five star i can say lots of bikes coming in.
and knowing i have helped a little is pretty cool.:innocent:


peace out boys and girls
andrew

Go this man.. Well done and you don't want the 1400 you want a GSX-R 750 :2thumbsup

[Wasp27]

Go this man.. Well done........ you want a GSX-R 750??????? :2thumbsup

gotta hand it to ya big guy......at least your consistent:laugh:... sounds like your given him one......which one did you have in mind:lol:

[robertydog]

gotta hand it to ya big guy......at least your consistent:laugh:... sounds like your given him one......which one did you have in mind:lol:

I have noted that no one scrambled to get it:shutup:

[robertydog]

http://picasaweb.google.com/robertydog/BurtMunroeRally2008#

Hope works. A few pics from my ride last week.

[MSTRS]

Nice pics Rob

[NZsarge]

Yeah, awesome pics, good times by the look of it.

[Dooly]

Saw in paper tonight a biker crashed on one of our fav roads yesterday. Kahuranaki Rd.

Whats the plan for the weekend, anyone riding tommorrow or all saving it for Sunday?

[Spyke]

Go this man.. Well done and you don't want the 1400 you want a GSX-R 750 :2thumbsup

how many nm of torque does the sevenfiddy have???? if it has 129nm i'd buy one right now lol

1400 for the road, gsxr600 for the fun! only in my dreams though

[BigG]

Saw in paper tonight a biker crashed on one of our fav roads yesterday. Kahuranaki Rd.

Whats the plan for the weekend, anyone riding tommorrow or all saving it for Sunday?It will be big day on Sunday so I will be out for Sat

[BigG]

I have noted that no one scrambled to get it:shutup: I luv that:lol::lol::rofl::rofl:

[robertydog]

http://vimeo.com/2139846

Nice video here

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I luv that:lol::lol::rofl::rofl:

:gob: …………… he doesn’t need any encouragement from you G. :yawn:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

how many nm of torque does the sevenfiddy have???? if it has 129nm i'd buy one right now lol

1400 for the road, gsxr600 for the fun! only in my dreams though

Its not about displacement or power. It is the balance between the two and what you do with it.
I know a Yamahahaha rider that might like a GSX-R 600 one day. But my lips are sealed cos I am good like that Aye W……. :msn-wink: :devil2:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Saw in paper tonight a biker crashed on one of our fav roads yesterday. Kahuranaki Rd.

Whats the plan for the weekend, anyone riding tommorrow or all saving it for Sunday?

Just Sunday for me. I will have to wash the bike. It looks it's age when out with the new bling you lot have got. :crazy:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So it is then, BP Bay View 7.30am Sunday. Truck stop Taupo 8.15 for breaky…… :dodge: just kidding….

See you all at BP. Leave time is 7.30 for a nice ride at your own pace to the Taupo truck stop and the rest of the ride will be explained by Rob and or Warrick then.

:banana: bring it on and the weather is going to be great………:clap:………….

Invite anyone you know that might like a ride….

[Stickchick]

Awesome pics Roberty.....Now where are the stories? great roads etc?

[BigG]

Its not about displacement or power. It is the balance between the two and what you do with it.
I know a Yamahahaha rider that might like a GSX-R 600 one day. But my lips are sealed cos I am good like that Aye W……. :msn-wink: :devil2:This is what I was Talking about, My collection.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

This is what I was Talking about, My collection.

:shit: :wari: :done:

[Wasp27]

how many nm of torque does the sevenfiddy have???? if it has 129nm i'd buy one right now lol

1400 for the road, gsxr600 for the fun! only in my dreams though

There's an old biker saying Andrew that goes like this.....'The best you know, is the best you've ridden' we will await with keen interest....your re-evaluation of whats best once you've had a chance to ride both:yes: If torque was all you had to consider then my Harley would nail any Gixxer.....and we know thats true....dont we big guy:msn-wink:....(tui)....:laugh:

[Wasp27]

So it is then, BP Bay View 7.30am Sunday. Truck stop Taupo 8.15 for breaky…… :dodge: just kidding….

See you all at BP. Leave time is 7.30 for a nice ride at your own pace to the Taupo truck stop and the rest of the ride will be explained by Rob and or Warrick then.

:banana: bring it on and the weather is going to be great………:clap:………….

Invite anyone you know that might like a ride….

I :love: it when a plan comes together:niceone: looking good at the moment...I see Robs taking care of the weather:yes: all we need now is lots of bikers looking for a nice days outing:woohoo:

[Spyke]

There's an old biker saying Andrew that goes like this.....'The best you know, is the best you've ridden' we will await with keen interest....your re-evaluation of whats best once you've had a chance to ride both:yes: If torque was all you had to consider then my Harley would nail any Gixxer.....and we know thats true....dont we big guy:msn-wink:....(tui)....:laugh:

In that case it'd be a yzf450 wow what power, had arm pump within 5 damn minutes. good point though if I ride both when the expereince allows My thoughts will be different.

on the other hand on the gsx so much torque you can happily tour around and have oodles and oodles of low down grunt to pull you along. i'd imagine it as the opposite to a gsxr750, power at different ends of the spectrum and of course not the same handling characteristics. :Pokey:


gsx1400 all rounder road machine good for all occasion :first:
gsxr750 road demon :devil2:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

In that case it'd be a yzf450 wow what power, had arm pump within 5 damn minutes. good point though if I ride both when the expereince allows My thoughts will be different.

on the other hand on the gsx so much torque you can happily tour around and have oodles and oodles of low down grunt to pull you along. i'd imagine it as the opposite to a gsxr750, power at different ends of the spectrum and of course not the same handling characteristics. :Pokey:


gsx1400 all rounder road machine good for all occasion :first:
gsxr750 road demon :devil2:

Mary Mooo and I tour around the place on our 750 happy as. And sometimes I chase others around the back roads. However as you say it is all about what you want.

You have a good handle on what different bikes are for, and like. Well done that man.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If torque was all you had to consider then my Harley would nail any Gixxer.....and we know thats true....dont we big guy:msn-wink:....(tui)....:laugh:


Hmmmm what was the result of the drag race from the lights all those years ago?
You know the one!!!!!!! We had ring side seats W………..

I think it was a Hardly Dangerous bike and a Gixxer. I am sure it was a 750

[Stickchick]

I :love: it when a plan comes together:niceone: looking good at the moment...I see Robs taking care of the weather:yes: all we need now is lots of bikers looking for a nice days outing:woohoo:

Waaaaaaa!!!!:crybaby::crybaby:

Wish I could be joining you guys. Oh well looks like I'll just have to wait till next weekend to catch up with you lot. Didn't forget did ya Steve? I'm sure Mary Moo still loves me and she put it in the diary.

See ya next Sat guys!!!

[Wasp27]

Hi G, I see you lurking in da background.....you all set for da morning? see you then....cheers W & D

[MSTRS]

See ya next Sat guys!!!

:wait: This is me holding my breath :dodge:

[BigG]

Hi G, I see you lurking in da background.....you all set for da morning? see you then....cheers W & D
Yep I will be there, if I aint there by 7.30 I will catch you up takes me about 20 mins to get to Bay Veiw:niceone:

[Outlaw_Torn]

Should be good weather tomorrow... shouldnt be too late at BP, im a fair way out of town. Kinda bored at the mo so i might just head out to tiko and back through bridge pa just for a change of scenery :)

[Wasp27]

Yep I will be there, if I aint there by 7.30 I will catch you up takes me about 20 mins to get to Bay Veiw:niceone:

OK George....tell ya what, we'll alter the(your) start time to 7.00am...then you can be up to 29 minutes late....and you'll still be early;).....:laugh:

[Wasp27]

Should be good weather tomorrow... shouldnt be too late at BP, im a fair way out of town. Kinda bored at the mo so i might just head out to tiko and back through bridge pa just for a change of scenery :)

^^^^see above.....same goes for you:whistle:.....:laugh:

[robertydog]

Yep I will be there, if I aint there by 7.30 I will catch you up takes me about 20 mins to get to Bay Veiw:niceone:

Then you need to leave before 0710am. :lol:

[Outlaw_Torn]

Then you need to leave before 0710am. :lol:

And lucky me will have to leave around 6.30.... :doh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

[QUOTE=Stickchick;1848948] Didn't forget did ya Steve? I'm sure Mary Moo still loves me and she put it in the diary.

QUOTE]

:nono: Could I forget? :bleh: And yes she does. You are in the little black book thngy.

Ummm best you show up cos John might go blue and snuff it...................

[Gixxer 4 ever]

OK George....tell ya what, we'll alter the(your) start time to 7.00am...then you can be up to 29 minutes late....and you'll still be early;).....:laugh:

Green bling for this man. The best answer on here all year.............

[BigG]

OK George....tell ya what, we'll alter the(your) start time to 7.00am...then you can be up to 29 minutes late....and you'll still be early;).....:laugh:
oy!Quote:

Green bling for this man. The best answer on here all year............. And you to OY!


I cant seem to get the hang of this multi Quoteing but you get the idea:2guns:

[McDuck]

Well perentials need my help for tomorrow so have fun guys :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Might be a tad cool on da road to Taupo. Thinking some warm cloths to start.


You can stop washing and polishing now W. Step away from your bike. ;) Your time is up. All you can do now is ride it. :lol: :lol:

[NZsarge]

Gonna be a cracker day, have good ride people.

[Wasp27]

Gonna be a cracker day, have good ride people.

Thanks John....same back at ya mate. It's started out a tad cool...but promises to be a nice day. cheers W

[NZsarge]

Thanks John....same back at ya mate. It's started out a tad cool...but promises to be a nice day. cheers W

I wish I could say I was, got the cold/flu from hell. GGRRR!:crybaby:

[Wasp27]

Good Morning G...:sleep:this is your wake up call....62 minutes and counting:yawn:

[Wasp27]

I wish I could say I was, got the cold/flu from hell. GGRRR!:crybaby:

Bugger......Rum and Ginger for you my man....stay in bed with a good book

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Gonna be a cracker day, have good ride people.

Sure is and I am sure we will. Best you get out and burn some fuel to mate.

Da planet needs more blankets to keep the heat in at night. You just gota do your part. :yes: Have a good day out on the road John

[Wasp27]

Morning to you too big guy

[robertydog]

Havnt you 2 got something to do?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Havnt you 2 got something to do?

Can’t speak for W but I think I have done it all so best we go riding. :whistle: :2thumbsup

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I wish I could say I was, got the cold/flu from hell. GGRRR!:crybaby:

You should put more water with that flue

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Good Morning G...:sleep:this is your wake up call....62 minutes and counting:yawn:

This is your second call G ................. We will send in the sleep :Police:

[robertydog]

G, G, are you there G

[Dooly]

Ha! I beat you all home.:apint:

What a fuckin comedy of errors.

Prob best next time we all know the route or we all leave together.

For those that don't know I got lost!

Was saddling up at the gas station in Taupo, half of us had gone, just a few left getting ready to go.
My helmet clip got caught and jammed on my neck warmer, so had to take it off, and try and free it. Meanwhile the helmet ripped a wire out of my ear piece for the radar.
By the time I got the helmet sorted, and realised that the earpiece was rooted, it was 5 mins and all had gone!
Was hoping someone realised I was behind and would wait up the road.

Fuck!!!
I dont know where we're going!
Went thru Taupo, thought, shit, which way?
Went to Wairaki, hmm....thats the way to Tokoroa, cant be around the lake that way.
Turned around, must of gone via Acacia bay, thats all lakey.
Damn, 2 turnoffs to Acacia bay!!!!

Took one, took me out of the town, stopped.
Thats when I txt Rob. Thought, no point phoning he'll be on the bike, won't hear.
Carried on, got to main drag of Acacia bay, followed a main drag along the lake.
Cool, thats the way surely.
10 mins of riding......dead end road.
FUCK!

Check phone, nothing.

So about now 25 mins has passed.
Figured they're all long gone, even if I pick the right road, I cant risk going full out to catch them on roads I dont know and not being able to hear the detector.
Fuckit.

I'm lost, dont know the route, no point but fly the white flag and head for home.

Went back to Taupo, stopped at Dick Smith, got a new earpiece, fuck riding over that road without radar.
Good call.
Bacon car around a bend after a long staright.
Picked the sucka up after passing a long line of cars.

Gave the bike absolute shit all the way back.
Prob got about half a dozen *555 calls in my honour.
Especially in the uphill passing lanes.
Was good.

Oh well, at least I got a good ride out today, did 400 kms.
Bit sore in the hip so maybe just as well I did'nt do the full job, as was really glad to get home!
The feed at stag park was a goody tho.

Hope you had a good one guys.

Oh Steve & Rob, you phone calls did'nt show up on my phone until I got home, as I checked in Taupo and only a txt from Rob saying you were at Whakamoe? Wherever the hell that is.

[McDuck]

Ha! I beat you all home.:apint:

What a fuckin comedy of errors.

Prob best next time we all know the route or we all leave together.

For those that don't know I got lost!

Was saddling up at the gas station in Taupo, half had gone, just a few left.
My helmet clip got caught and jammed on my neck warmer, so had to take it off, and try and free it. meanwhile the helmet ripped a wire out of my ear piece for the radar.
By the time I got the helmet sorted, and realised that the earpiece was rooted, it was 5 mins and all had gone!

Fuck!!!
I dont know where we're going!
Went thru Taupo, thought, shit, which way?
Went to Wairaki, hmm....thats the way to Tokoroa, cant be around the lake that way.
Turned around, must of gone via Acacia bay, thats all lakey.
Damn, 2 turnoffs to Acacia bay!!!!

Took one, took me out of the town, stopped.
Thats when I txt Rob. Thought, no point phoning he'll be on the bike, won't hear.
Carried on, got to main drag of Acacia bay, followed a main drag along the lake.
Cool, thats the way surely.
10 mins of riding......dead end road.
FUCK!

Check phone, nothing.

So about now 25 mins has passed.
Figured they're all long gone, even if I pick the right road, I cant risk going full out to catch them on roads I dont know and not being able to hear the detector.
Fuckit.

I'm lost, dont know the route, no point but fly the white flag and head for home.

Went back to Taupo, stopped at Dick Smith, got a new earpiece, fuck riding over that road without radar.
Good call.
Bacon car around a bend after a long staright.
Picked the sucka up after passing a long line of cars.

Gave the bike absolute shit all the way back.
Was good.

Oh well, at least I got a good ride out today, did 400 kms.
Bit sore in the hip so maybe just as well I did'nt do the full job, as was really glad to get home!

Hope you had a good one guys.

Oh Steve & Rob, you phone calls did'nt show up on my phone until I got home, as I checked in Taupo and only a txt from Rob saying you were at Whakamoe? Wherever the hell that is.



lol <hjghjgfcxhgcghchgvc>

[yungatart]

It was a great day. Real sorry about the screw up Dooly. I'm sure we can do the whole thing again just for you!

[stormy1]

It was a great day. Real sorry about the screw up Dooly. I'm sure we can do the whole thing again just for you!

Mmm next Sunday????? Was a great ride, even had time to pick up bits falling off Suzukis!!!!!! Bike all washed, im showered and refereshed (got all the sand out from between me toes :whistle:. Ride anyone????

[MSTRS]

Mmm ...got all the sand out... Ride anyone????

Settle down. This is a family show.

[stormy1]

Settle down. This is a family show.

OMG, that was quick!!!! (Not something i would normally say :rolleyes:)

[MSTRS]

OMG, that was quick!!!!

Riding a GSXR'll do that to ya.....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Firstly…… Sorry Tony. I am gutted mate and it shouldn’t have happened. Seems to happen on our rides from time to time. Really sorry mate. We need to designate a tail end Charlie and then this can not happen. Lesson learnt.

Other than that it was a great day and I will post pic’s soon.

[robertydog]

That was an awesome day. Cindy and i realy enjoyed it. Why havnt we done this before?
http://picasaweb.google.com/robertydog/KB?authkey=-mJrubsyEoo#

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Pics...................

First Food
Second Trouble in the making
Third Bloody red bike
Fourth Generation gap

[Gixxer 4 ever]

More.........

55= Some bikes missing
58= What?
60= What a view

[Outlaw_Torn]

Was a great ride, even had time to pick up bits falling off Suzukis!!!!!!

Which i am truly grateful for!!!! haha thanks heaps i owe ya a beer for that lol. Its all fixed up now... must have vibrated off given that fact i was ringing the heck out of it trying to get up those hills lol. Was a bloody good day out, thanks George and Dale for being patient tail enders :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Aye Rob mate…… Should I explain what start the reaction in pic 58? I have two Pic’s thanks to da Moooo. hahahahaa

[robertydog]

You go right ahead. Tell the story Big Guy

[Dooly]

Firstly…… Sorry Tony. I am gutted mate and it shouldn’t have happened. Seems to happen on our rides from time to time. Really sorry mate. We need to designate a tail end Charlie and then this can not happen. Lesson learnt.

Shit happens man, no big deal.
Must admit, its very hard to resist going up a road you dont know thinking....must be on the right road, wont be long......next thing you're miles away.

[Dooly]

That was an awesome day. Cindy and i realy enjoyed it. Why havnt we done this before?[/URL]

Yep, whats say we do a run to Palmy and check out the race bike expo sometime soon.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You go right ahead. Tell the story Big Guy

I smell a rat here.

Went and ask Da Mooo and think I will leave this alone, Not quite as I recall things, Tongue in cheek so to speak …………..:girlfight:

Will keep the other pictures for another day :lol:

[Dooly]

Just a post to say that this Saturday I wont be on the Sat ride, we're having a BBQ, drinks etc at home to supposedly celebrate the old girl's birthday.

Taking her down the road for lunch at a winery but should be back by 4pm, so you're all welcome to come. Could make it our Xmas BBQ if you wish. Maybe call in on your ride or after etc etc.
Prob not too many folk here, just some of her weirdo horsey mates (don't tell her I said that) and others, so your all welcome.
I think most of you all know where I am.

PM me if you want any info or anything else.

[BigG]

Just a post to say that this Saturday I wont be on the Sat ride, we're having a BBQ, drinks etc at home to supposedly celebrate the old girl's birthday.

Taking her down the road for lunch at a winery but should be back by 4pm, so you're all welcome to come. Could make it our Xmas BBQ if you wish. Maybe call in on your ride or after etc etc.
Prob not too many folk here, just some of her weirdo horsey mates (don't tell her I said that) and others, so your all welcome.
I think most of you all know where I am.

PM me if you want any info or anything else.Ya probably want to poison all of us Tony. Its happened to me so I no the feeling, we learn by our mistakes so it should be smooth next time, what we need to do is have a de-breif.

[BigG]

That was the best ride Ive done for a long time, never been to that part of the Country, well behaved to I mite add:woohoo::woohoo: Pictures coming shortly.

[Dooly]

Ya probably want to poison all of us Tony.

Yeah, still got some 07 vintage Syrah, that might do eh.......:laugh:

[BigG]

I'm having trouble with some of the photo's

[Stickchick]

OMG, that was quick!!!! (Not something i would normally say :rolleyes:)

What till I show that photo to Aunty Julie.....just found out we are related of sorts. Always good guys in my family :whistle:

[stormy1]

What till I show that photo to Aunty Julie.....just found out we are related of sorts. Always good guys in my family :whistle:

Thats funny, I only just found out too!!!! Ask her about the pics of her and me in my pedal car collecting the milk :lol:

Still buzzing over the ride yesterday, was a great day with a great bunch of guys (and gals).

[BigG]

What till I show that photo to Aunty Julie.....just found out we are related of sorts. Always good guys in my family :whistle:
Its ok stick he's a road sweeper for Susuki's:clap::clap:

[MSTRS]

Its ok stick he's a road sweeper for Susuki's:clap::clap:

You mean radar chaff? :innocent:

[yungatart]

Which i am truly grateful for!!!! haha thanks heaps i owe ya a beer for that lol. Its all fixed up now... must have vibrated off given that fact i was ringing the heck out of it trying to get up those hills lol. Was a bloody good day out, thanks George and Dale for being patient tail enders :Punk:

It was really nice to meet you, young fella.
So good to have a young one along with us again...it keeps us oldies real! Some need a reminder that we have to behave and set a good example, role models , you know:lol:

[MSTRS]

set a good example, role models , you know

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:yeah:

[Dooly]

Some need a reminder that we have to behave and set a good example, role models , you know:lol:

Like fuck, I'm reliving my yoof!!!:niceone:

[MSTRS]

Had a thought....these longer rides seem to be real popular...
I've always been tempted by the Tiniroto road. Here to Wairoa, inland to Frasertown, onto Tiniroto road that goes through to near Gissy. AFAIK it's sealed all the way.
Or south on route 56? - whatever it's called. Staying east off HW2 as much as possible. Needs someone with a good map, or has done it before.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I've always been tempted by the Tiniroto road. Here to Wairoa, inland to Frasertown, onto Tiniroto road that goes through to near Gissy. AFAIK it's sealed all the way. .

Now I have heard of this ride. It is suppose to be really good. So when do we plan on doing it?


Or south on route 56? - whatever it's called. Staying east off HW2 as much as possible. Needs someone with a good map, or has done it before.

Is this via Wimbldom? (sp) If yes it is a really good ride


How would everyone feel about taking food and finding a nice place to sit and eat? I saw some really great places by the lake yesterday. How many have packs or similar on their bikes? It’s just an idea and most might just want to grab it on the run. That’s cool. After all I have a Mooo to make mine…. :laugh: :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

and others, so your all welcome.
I think most of you all know where I am.

PM me if you want any info or anything else.

Hope to do this. Will have to consult her that holds the power, and the diary :lol::lol:

[Dooly]

Hope to do this. Will have to consult her that holds the power, and the diary :lol::lol:

Hope so mate.
Maybe all or most of you can cram into a van or something, only needing 1 sober driver.

Be good to see all the KB lot.
Not sure what the rundown is cept bbq and drinking. Usual stuff.
Anytime from 4pm.

[Dooly]

How would everyone feel about taking food and finding a nice place to sit and eat? I saw some really great places by the lake yesterday. How many have packs or similar on their bikes? It’s just an idea and most might just want to grab it on the run. That’s cool. After all I have a Mooo to make mine…. :laugh: :laugh:

Thats interesting.
I do have a pack rack for the Speedy.
I would like to do that lake ride as per yesterday.
Well the part after Taupo.:msn-wink::lol::lol::lol:

I'm on holiday from 24 - 14th and plan to do a bit of riding, so am up for something, altho I promised the cook I'd take her on a day jaunt to Wairoa.
But am keen for maybe a few all days rides over that period.

[robertydog]

Just a post to say that this Saturday I wont be on the Sat ride, we're having a BBQ, drinks etc at home to supposedly celebrate the old girl's birthday.

Taking her down the road for lunch at a winery but should be back by 4pm, so you're all welcome to come. Could make it our Xmas BBQ if you wish. Maybe call in on your ride or after etc etc.
Prob not too many folk here, just some of her weirdo horsey mates (don't tell her I said that) and others, so your all welcome.
I think most of you all know where I am.

PM me if you want any info or anything else.

Sorry cant do. I got bbq Saturday and Sunday.
I just dont know how im gonna cope.:drool:

[robertydog]

Now I have heard of this ride. It is suppose to be really good. So when do we plan on doing it?



Is this via Wimbldom? (sp) If yes it is a really good ride


How would everyone feel about taking food and finding a nice place to sit and eat? I saw some really great places by the lake yesterday. How many have packs or similar on their bikes? It’s just an idea and most might just want to grab it on the run. That’s cool. After all I have a Mooo to make mine…. :laugh: :laugh:


I head back to work on the 8th January. All the weekends after that are taken up with several track days.

Throw up a couple dates and see what people think. After last weekend Cindy is keen as mustard

[speights_bud]

I have found a bike for the Jan Track day provided it survives the Endurance Race on the 29th :eek:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112575&d=1228650231

[McDuck]

How would everyone feel about taking food and finding a nice place to sit and eat? I saw some really great places by the lake yesterday. How many have packs or similar on their bikes? It’s just an idea and most might just want to grab it on the run. That’s cool. After all I have a Mooo to make mine…. :laugh: :laugh:

Im in, (yes imight actually come on a group ride) and i have a tank bag which i happily use.

[BigG]

I have found a bike for the Jan Track day provided it survives the Endurance Race on the 29th :eek:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112575&d=1228650231
Mmmmm who's bike is that?

[stormy1]

Well im pissed off.

Was just leaving work to pop home for lunch today, down the vehicle crossing out onto Dalton street when the motor died just as I was about to let the clutch out and open up the throttle. Upshot is that I was unbalanced and had to rather ungracefully step of the bike as she fell over onto the road. It is so nice to have an Audience for that type of thing. Just a few minor scuffs on the bike, nothing broken but my pride and dammed embarrasing!

Had one of my work mates in his car behind me as well!

[NZsarge]

Well im pissed off.
I was unbalanced and had to rather ungracefully step of the bike as she fell over onto the road. It is so nice to have an Audience for that type of thing. Just a few minor scuffs on the bike, nothing broken but my pride and dammed embarrasing!



Dude, that sucks..

[Dooly]

What a cunt Dale. Will it all scuff out ok with compound?
Was the engine still cold?

[stormy1]

What a cunt Dale. Will it all scuff out ok with compound?
Was the engine still cold?

Grazed so wont cut out, only minor fortunately as the bike was only doing a couple of km/hr. Yeah the engine was cold. They have a habit of just dying until the motor is well warmed up. Have read somewhere that the VTR's do that. Probably something to do with a large displacement twin and compression I guess. Sucks all the same :weep:

BTW Tony, will definatley try and get up to yours Saturday evening!

[Wasp27]

Grazed so wont cut out, only minor fortunately as the bike was only doing a couple of km/hr. Yeah the engine was cold. They have a habit of just dying until the motor is well warmed up. Have read somewhere that the VTR's do that. Probably something to do with a large displacement twin and compression I guess. Sucks all the same :weep:

BTW Tony, will definatley try and get up to yours Saturday evening!

Hey Dale...SVs do it as well:weep:....dont ask me how I know this. I know just how ya feel.....and it does suck:(. Set your cold idle speed up 50 rpm:2thumbsup...sweet as

[Dooly]

Grazed so wont cut out, only minor fortunately as the bike was only doing a couple of km/hr. Yeah the engine was cold. They have a habit of just dying until the motor is well warmed up. Have read somewhere that the VTR's do that. Probably something to do with a large displacement twin and compression I guess. Sucks all the same :weep:

BTW Tony, will definatley try and get up to yours Saturday evening!

Yep, I always warmed my VTR up well before moving off.
Choke full out to start, then eased in for a while then right in, then off.
But I guess sometimes you can't stand around and wait for it to warm up.

[Dooly]

Hey Dale...SVs do it as well:weep:....dont ask me how I know this. I know just how ya feel.....and it does suck:(. Set your cold idle speed up 50 rpm:2thumbsup...sweet as

Would'nt worry you mate.
Your height and size and the low seat height of them would've bode well huh....


.........or would'nt it.......:dodge:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey Dale...SVs do it as well:weep:....dont ask me how I know this. I know just how ya feel.....and it does suck

Lucky it only fell on it side aye W….. cos some bikes turn turtle …….. So I have been told , and show off their dirty bits. :doh: :jerry: :laugh: :laugh:


Sorry I will go back to work now.....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Well im pissed off.

to rather ungracefully step of the bike as she fell over onto the road. !

Ouch. Still no harn to you. Thats an upside mate. :niceone:

[BigG]

Lucky it only fell on it side aye W….. cos some bikes turn turtle …….. So I have been told , and show off their dirty bits. :doh: :jerry: :laugh: :laugh:


Sorry I will go back to work now.....I hope you was not talking about my thingy cos it aint got dirty bits.

[BigG]

I no how Dale feels embarresed as, I went to bump start my 500 Goldstar down a buisy road and bumped it and fell over the other side of the bike:yawn::crybaby:

[stormy1]

I no how Dale feels embarresed as, I went to bump start my 500 Goldstar down a buisy road and bumped it and fell over the other side of the bike:yawn::crybaby:

Thats sounds much worser and more ambarrasiing than my little escapade :shifty:

[speights_bud]

Mmmmm who's bike is that?

it's Glen Skatchel's (Sketchy_Racer) K5 Gix 600 :2thumbsup

[yungatart]

Well im pissed off.

Was just leaving work to pop home for lunch today, down the vehicle crossing out onto Dalton street when the motor died just as I was about to let the clutch out and open up the throttle. Upshot is that I was unbalanced and had to rather ungracefully step of the bike as she fell over onto the road. It is so nice to have an Audience for that type of thing. Just a few minor scuffs on the bike, nothing broken but my pride and dammed embarrasing!

Had one of my work mates in his car behind me as well!

Oh dear! That sounds exactly like the sort of silly thing I do...I feel your shame, Dale...

[stormy1]

Oh dear! That sounds exactly like the sort of silly thing I do...I feel your shame, Dale...

Mmm I think that is pilling it on a little thick, thanks for making me feel better :( :lol:

[Wasp27]

Would'nt worry you mate.
Your height and size and the low seat height of them would've bode well huh....


.........or would'nt it.......:dodge:

Fcuk all you can do when your doing a tight right hand turn at low speed and the bloody thing coughs and dies.........down ya go:argh:

[McDuck]

Well i have been there and i didnt drop it.... but then again i was almost as big as the bike i was riding lol (the little 250 was not exacly heavy)

[stormy1]

Anyone looking at going through to Wanganui New Years day for the cemetry circuit street racing?

[NZsarge]

Anyone looking at going through to Wanganui New Years day for the cemetry circuit street racing?

You'd be meaning boxing day would'nt you? Hmm.. perhaps it's me that has my wires crossed...

[yungatart]

Anyone looking at going through to Wanganui New Years day for the cemetry circuit street racing?

Huh? Isn't it Boxing Day?

[yungatart]

You'd be meaning boxing day would'nt you?

Damn! You beat me!
Don't tell the others, but I reckon its cos you ride a Yamaha ;)

[NZsarge]

Damn! You beat me!
Don't tell the others, but I reckon its cos you ride a Yamaha ;)

Can I use that as my signature quote. :laugh:
Very nearly moved to Kawasaki just recently, nice black ZX14 in AFC in Palmy but it's a bit soon yet, maybe this time next year.

[yungatart]

Can I use that as my signature quote. :laugh:
Very nearly moved to Kawasaki just recently, nice black ZX14 in AFC in Palmy but it's a bit soon yet, maybe this time next year.

Very nice!!!! And well, yes, Kawasaki is a step up from a Yamaha...but they are both streets ahead of Suzuki for class, style and of course, the intelligence, charm and good looks of their riders.

Don't tell the others that either...
As for the quote, of course..don't forget to pay me royalties tho:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Very nice!!!! And well, yes, Kawasaki is a step up from a Yamaha...but they are both streets ahead of Suzuki for class, style and of course, the intelligence, charm and good looks of their riders.

This is so very true.

Don't tell the others that either...
As for the quote, of course..don't forget to pay me royalties tho:laugh:
Dunno 'bout royalties, heard you Kwaka rider's charge too much. :lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Anyone looking at going through to Wanganui New Years day for the cemetry circuit street racing?

Boxing day...........
Not his year. Got the grandson down and got to get the bike ready for the Taupo spectacular on the Saturday, ( qualifying and practice ) and Sunday ( Racing ).
We are only on the standby list for Taupo at this stage. 3rd reserve if you like. Then Patrick is staying in Taupo for the endurance on Monday. Then back to work by the look of it for me. Bugger.

I will miss it this year but might go to Paeroa again. Maybe make that an overnight ride like last year. Will plan that later.

[stormy1]

Huh? Isn't it Boxing Day?

Oopps I'm bad :innocent:

[Grumpy]

Anyone looking at going through to Wanganui New Years day for the cemetry circuit street racing?

Yep, sure am. Bit of an annual trip for me, especially since I don't get much time to ride these days. Was going to see how many were heading over from this neck of the woods.

[BigG]

Got to play it casual I could be going but there is a heap on in Taupo and I aint in the good books at the mo, but certainly will be watching some raceing. Manfeild Sat Raceing wish I could get down there will be some Good raceing down there.

[Dooly]

Just a reminder guys if you're interested.
BBQ and piss up I guess at my place tommorrow night after 4pm.
The missus's birthday and Xmas and all that stuff, so you're welcome if you wish.
Think you all know my addy, but if not...

163 Tait rd
Maraekakaho, 3km past chook & Filly bar/cafe SHW50

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just a reminder guys if you're interested.
BBQ and piss up I guess at my place tommorrow night after 4pm.
The missus's birthday and Xmas and all that stuff, so you're welcome if you wish.
Think you all know my addy, but if not...

163 Tait rd
Maraekakaho, 3km past chook & Filly bar/cafe SHW50

I had a feeling this was going to happen. I have the shearers here for the weekend. I have no fixed time but it is going to be Saturday Avo and Sunday morning, so looks like I can’t come over Tony. Sorry mate. Hope the horse people don’t drive you to despair mate. Thanks for the invo but I am not going to make it. Cheers.

[NZsarge]

Yep, sure am. Bit of an annual trip for me, especially since I don't get much time to ride these days. Was going to see how many were heading over from this neck of the woods.

Might see you there dude. :niceone:

[stormy1]

Might see you there dude. :niceone:

We should organise a meeting place and time???

Hey Tony, still hope to make it up to your Saturday nite and save you from ther horse jokes :clap:

[NZsarge]

We should organise a meeting place and time???


Gotta sort out this lot down here first and see what's up but I see no reason why something could'nt be sorted out.
Bearing in mind I personally won't be interested in going if the weather is crap.

[stormy1]

Bearing in mind I personally won't be interested in going if the weather is crap.

Mmm dont want to get that Yamaha wet!

[NZsarge]

Mmm dont want to get that Yamaha wet!

No, I don't like getting wet..

[stormy1]

I wont be going for a ride today. Have to work this morning and then do some ..... housework :weep:

[McDuck]

I wont be going for a ride today. Have to work this morning and then do some ..... housework :weep:

http://blog.sweetestmemories.com/pix/househusband.gif ?

[yungatart]

Dooly, we'll be there this avo.
What do we need to bring?

[Dooly]

Dooly, we'll be there this avo.
What do we need to bring?

Just either a salad, or something for desert.
Plenty of vino here.
Some beer if you want, but got heaps here.

I think John & you have'nt been here before, one of the few from our ride group that have'nt.
Go down Tait Rd, its only 1.7 long. Last driveway on L before end of road. Our letter box is on the opposite of our driveway.
Go over the small wooden bridge, and keep to RH driveway, and up the hill.
But you'll see my utes and bike trailer and floats parked in our bottom paddock.

We only have room for about 12 vehicles on our house platform, so park in the paddock if you wish, or just come on up, drop your stuff off, and park below and I'll bring you up on the quad!

[yungatart]

Thanks mate!
See you later!

[Stickchick]

Hey guys didn't end up starting my travels this morning. Woke up with a wiked headache and a sore neck. Must have slept in a really wierd position so heading down tomorrow instead.

Steve, I left a message on your machine this morning. Sorry if I have mucked you guys around

[stormy1]

Thanks Tony and Tina, I enjoyed last nights gathering. Fine food and great company. Cheers.

[Dooly]

Thanks Tony and Tina, I enjoyed last nights gathering. Fine food and great company. Cheers.

Cheers Dale, glad you could make it.

[yungatart]

Thanks Tony and Tina, I enjoyed last nights gathering. Fine food and great company. Cheers.

We second that!
Had a lovely time, cheers for the invite, Dooly.
I hope Tina enjoyed her evening.

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RbUORFMvl8

We some fun today. Check it out.

[Dooly]

We second that!
Had a lovely time, cheers for the invite, Dooly.
I hope Tina enjoyed her evening.

Cheers for coming!

[Ascott]

Yeah, it all happens in Shearer Place, place to live alright! If you look close you will see me videoing it from my front porch!

[Ascott]

Sorry Dooly, had the old girls work shout on, last night so no show, will sort it one day!
Al

[Dooly]

Sorry Dooly, had the old girls work shout on, last night so no show, will sort it one day!
Al

No probs mate, will have a proper KBer barby one night soon if we can all co-ordinate times etc.
Can all crash and leave bikes here no sweat.

[BigG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RbUORFMvl8

We some fun today. Check it out.OOOOOOH loss of traction Imponded vehicle mmmmmm:blink:

[BigG]

No probs mate, will have a proper KBer barby one night soon if we can all co-ordinate times etc.
Can all crash and leave bikes here no sweat. I dont want to do any crashing already donr that:wari:

[robertydog]

OOOOOOH loss of traction Imponded vehicle mmmmmm:blink:

And the rego number was?:bye:

[BigG]

And the rego number was?:bye:Yup you got me there Rob. Nice peice of equipment there eh!:clap:

[Dooly]

I dont want to do any crashing already donr that:wari:

Theres a pine cone thats been sitting in the middle of my bridge for days.
Its waiting to ambush you mate.:msn-wink:

[GurlRacer]

Hey everyone...
Was talking to Janet and John today about a leaving BBQ etc for me...
How does the 7th / 8th Jan sound?

Let me know... :)

[Wasp27]

Theres a pine cone thats been sitting in the middle of my bridge for days.
Its waiting to ambush you mate.:msn-wink:

Sorry Dooley, but Donna picked it up on the way out along with about a dozen others to put round our Xmas Tree:innocent: so you should be OK now G:rolleyes: Have a good christmas guys ....if we dont see ya before then.
Cheers W & D

[Stickchick]

Hey guys

I'm sitting my ma's lounge with our new wireless internet, courtesy of Vodafone.

I had an amazing ride down to Welly, much nicer than coming down to Napier (I didn't get wet hehehe) Even though there were alot of straights I got to look around the countryside which is something I have never done, even in a car as I'm normally asleep.

I'm rather proud of myself for doing this and enjoying the whole experience. Who needs a car license?

Thank you Steve and Mary Moo, the muffins went down a treat right about Shannon. Hope you had a good ride yesterday too.

Hope to see you on the way back.

[yungatart]

You had muffins in your bag and you didn't share!!!!

Well done, Sticky. Awesome ride!

[Stickchick]

You had muffins in your bag and you didn't share!!!!

Well done, Sticky. Awesome ride!

:doh:.............

[NZsarge]

Racing starts at 11:00 am, us lot down here are looking at getting over there by 10:00 am (ish) so as to have a look around before it gets too noisey.

The plan:
Assembling at Feilding BP at around 8:30 am to fuel and discuss with a view to departing at 9:00.

Route:
Halcome
Marton
Marton reservoir
Turakina valley
Wanganui.

If this interests you let me know, perhaps we can meet up at BP Dannevirke and head over to Feilding from there.

[Outlaw_Torn]

It was really nice to meet you, young fella.
So good to have a young one along with us again...it keeps us oldies real! Some need a reminder that we have to behave and set a good example, role models , you know:lol:

Well im looking forward to the next cruise, whenever that may be. Im up north at the moment with the parents, so i wont be around until next saturday (day after boxing day)

Grrrr hit a bloody turkey on the napier taupo road :bash: broken the front fairing and windscreen dammit!!! oh well.

[Wasp27]

Well im looking forward......... to the next bloody turkey on the napier taupo road

There's easier and much safer ways to tenderize da big bird Luke:bash: hope ya picked it up and took it home for Xmas Dinner :laugh:

[stormy1]

If this interests you let me know, perhaps we can meet up at BP Dannevirke and head over to Feilding from there.

Im still keen, means I will have to leave Napier around 6-6.30ish I am guessing?

[BigG]

Sorry Dooley, but Donna picked it up on the way out along with about a dozen others to put round our Xmas Tree:innocent: so you should be OK now G:rolleyes: Have a good christmas guys ....if we dont see ya before then.
Cheers W & D Cheers Mate:niceone:

[BigG]

Looks like I will be going to Wanganui and I think Lance might be going to so it seems like an early start on Friday

[robertydog]

Yep, sure am. Bit of an annual trip for me, especially since I don't get much time to ride these days. Was going to see how many were heading over from this neck of the woods.


Im still keen, means I will have to leave Napier around 6-6.30ish I am guessing?


Looks like I will be going to Wanganui and I think Lance might be going to so it seems like an early start on Friday

Any one got a leaving time?
Im heading over but wont be coming back on the day.

[BigG]

Should be at Paki Pak by 7am and Dannevirke about 7.45 and Feilding by ? try and meet up with John in Dannevirke and meet the Manawatu lot at the BP Feilding, any other idea's

[BigG]

Racing starts at 11:00 am, us lot down here are looking at getting over there by 10:00 am (ish) so as to have a look around before it gets too noisey.



If this interests you let me know, perhaps we can meet up at BP Dannevirke and head over to Feilding from there.
What time are you leaving from the BP Dannevirke

[NZsarge]

What time are you leaving from the BP Dannevirke

I should say again i'll only be heading to Wanga's if it's a decent day.
I think if you guy's just head straight to the BP in Feilding coz i'm unsure now if i'll be in Dannevirke or Palmy on Boxing day morning. If i'm going i'll catch you there (Feilding).

[stormy1]

Should be at Paki Pak by 7am and Dannevirke about 7.45 and Feilding by ? try and meet up with John in Dannevirke and meet the Manawatu lot at the BP Feilding, any other idea's

See you at paki paki at 7 then by the sounds of it BigG.

Merry Christmas all, safe riding over the break! Ive enjoyed meeting so many new friends since I have got my leg back over .... the bike that is. Cheers everyone :niceone:

[MSTRS]

Merry Christmas all, safe riding over the break! Ive enjoyed meeting so many new friends since I have got my leg back over .... the bike that is. Cheers everyone :niceone:

Bikes'll do that to ya...all of us too.
Have a wonderful Xmas, everyone. Ride safe over the break.
We'll catch you in the new year.

[Grumpy]

Another option for anyone wanting some company to Wanganui, there will be a few of us leaving from BP Stortford Lodge at 7am and heading straight through to Feilding.

Have a good xmas everyone and all the best for the new year from the Grumpy clan.