Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[robertydog]

And more:scooter:

[robertydog]

Haven't been on the bike for four months, so not up to a ride with those fast guys.


Look at that BigG. You are one of the fast guys now:wari:

[grantnz]

Good ride today, nice piece of country side out to Porongahau. Thanks to Tony and Tina for the hospitality. Nice little ranch you've got there.
Stopped at the Classic Club for a quick one on the way home. Colder there than riding at 100kph.

[grantnz]

Very nice new Holden in stunning blue paint job seen today at Park Island sports ground. Looks like SS or Clubsport, but BEWARE because inside lurks flashing lights and BACON with a ticket book.
Rego is EQH558

[tate35]

Was thinking of doing Middle Rd, Patangata, HW 50 loop...sounds like a plan...where do you want to meet and what time?


That is an awesome ride!!!! Mint day for it...did you do it? :scooter:

[tate35]

Haven't been on the bike for four months, so not up to a ride with those fast guys.


4 months???!!! WWT???:clap:

[DR Girl]

Tony W asked me to make a post on his behalf ...............
......Is off tomorrow for a leisurely ride on the 'comfy sofa' (RT) to Wairoa & is wondering if anyone else is keen to join him? He will be at Bayview BP @ 9.45.

[tate35]

Haven't been on the bike for four months, so not up to a ride with those fast guys.


btw i thought you were all about the speed john?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

That’s a nice line up of bikes. Well done you guys for the turn out yesterday. :wari:

Now that would be a great group to go around the lake in Taupo one weekend. :yes:

Looks like :scooter: is growing in numbers. Bring on the summer…………..

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just finished feeding the cows. Man that is one serious frost. :angry:

We have fog down to the house now so it is going to be cold for a few hours yet. The boys and girls doing the rally sprint on our road are going to be pissed off for the morning runs if it doesn’t lift. :shit:


Not so much fun in the fog me thinks……..

Get out and ride. I recon the :sunny: will be out by 11. :rockon:

[BigG]

Haven't been on the bike for four months, so not up to a ride with those fast guys.
Hanging out for an 'ease back into summer' pootle today...any takers? As Rob said its looking like Im in the fast group now. Na mate you ride with me and some others that go at a lesser speed we get there and have a few drinks eH! Anyway we went flying past them at Patangata and beat them by 5 mins to Waipuk tsk tsk.
A ride is a ride always somebody at a different pace.:yes:

[BigG]

Video's came out like crap, freeking big bug hit the lense comeing into Paki Paki, didnt realise until Porangahau.
Nice Pics Rob just trying to get your face sorted for U-Tube.

[BigG]

Had the mic taped over so it stuffed up the sound. Just for Rob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEVquG5mIxE

[crazyhorse]

As Rob said its looking like Im in the fast group now. Na mate you ride with me and some others that go at a lesser speed we get there and have a few drinks eH! Anyway we went flying past them at Patangata and beat them by 5 mins to Waipuk tsk tsk.
A ride is a ride always somebody at a different pace.:yes:

Yeah, a ride should be just that - a ride and everyone ending up at the destination point, no matter which order we all arrive in. Excellent day - thanks to Tony and Tina for a great ending :clap:

[BigG]

OK feast yer eyes on this lot, not 100% but it will do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAvq6aQ76tE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jqsC_aHVC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0nrEk3C544
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkanZuGrDzQ

[yungatart]

We had a lovely ride down HW 50 with Xan...thanks for your company, dude! I peeled off at Waipawa and headed home, cos I'm a soft old Nana, and I was toooooo :cold:, leaving John and Xan to ride to Patangata. I'm guessing they went a bit faster after that:innocent:

CH, I beg to differ, if I go on a group ride then I want to ride with the group, not see their backsides heading off into the distance at warp speed, only to meet up again at the 'destination'. I may as well just ride on my own, if that is what it is about.
My fault I guess, for being so slow, but, hey, its not a race and there is no prize for being first (or last) to the destination.

[Dooly]

Awesome ride yesterday. Great roads, great riders, good weather, no bacon.
Good to see the other Shirley there too, more chicks on bikes the better.

Nice to see you DR girl, now all you need is a road bike eh........I know you want to.:done:

Today looks great too, but think I'll stay home and try and get the wog bike going.:scooter:

[MSTRS]

btw i thought you were all about the speed john?

Ya wot? Me? Speed? That'll be the sunny Sunday...
Nah...I'm more about the Pace. You really should make the effort, get your 'L' and come for a ride. You'll learn heaps, enjoy yourself, and discover that it isn't 'all about the speed'.
If that is what some like...good on them...who's it hurting? Just not really for me.

[crazyhorse]

We had a lovely ride down HW 50 with Xan...thanks for your company, dude! I peeled off at Waipawa and headed home, cos I'm a soft old Nana, and I was toooooo :cold:, leaving John and Xan to ride to Patangata. I'm guessing they went a bit faster after that:innocent:

CH, I beg to differ, if I go on a group ride then I want to ride with the group, not see their backsides heading off into the distance at warp speed, only to meet up again at the 'destination'. I may as well just ride on my own, if that is what it is about.
My fault I guess, for being so slow, but, hey, its not a race and there is no prize for being first (or last) to the destination.

Yeah, that is what I was trying to say. I agree, it is nice to ride as a group, and we do ride like that too. But at the end of the day, it is better for everyone to ride at their own pace and arrive safely then to not arrive at all. But have fun doing it. No one says you need to ride fast or not.

[BigG]

We had a lovely ride down HW 50 with Xan...thanks for your company, dude! I peeled off at Waipawa and headed home, cos I'm a soft old Nana, and I was toooooo :cold:, leaving John and Xan to ride to Patangata. I'm guessing they went a bit faster after that:innocent:

CH, I beg to differ, if I go on a group ride then I want to ride with the group, not see their backsides heading off into the distance at warp speed, only to meet up again at the 'destination'. I may as well just ride on my own, if that is what it is about.
My fault I guess, for being so slow, but, hey, its not a race and there is no prize for being first (or last) to the destination.

Good to hear your back on the Road again and enjoying the riding, I'll look after you Janet as I do with me mates that come along I stick with them cos thats who I am, but come on the rides with John and just enjoy it.
We have visted this senario time and time again but you no what they say about the tortoise and the hair. Even our other group use to go off and have a play but would always wait at some point.

[Dooly]

Just listening to the scanner.

Looks like a rider down on HW5, which is that, Wairoa or Taupo rd?

Said the guy's name over the air in communication between cops etc.
But I better not post it or the site Nazis will kick my ass.:yes:
Dunno how serious but tow trucks are on their way.
Seems he was on a Honda and I think it involved a car as well.

[wickle]

Haven't been on the bike for four months, so not up to a ride with those fast guys.
Hanging out for an 'ease back into summer' pootle today...any takers?
ar a summer-time rider, no wonder your bike looks so clean only time it gets wet is when u clean it.

[BigG]

ar a summer-time rider, no wonder your bike looks so clean only time it gets wet is when u clean it.I noticed you dont clean yours :wari::wari:

[wickle]

I noticed you dont clean yours :wari::wari:
Cos it will only get dirty again,

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just listening to the scanner.

Looks like a rider down on HW5, which is that, Wairoa or Taupo rd?

Said the guy's name over the air in communication between cops etc.
But I better not post it or the site Nazis will kick my ass.:yes:
Dunno how serious but tow trucks are on their way.
Seems he was on a Honda and I think it involved a car as well.

Just come back from up the Taupo road. Ice on the Te Harato hill just before the summit kiosk. North side. Still frozen A bike down and another parked next to it. Looked like a TL1000s on the tow truck at the kiosk when we came home but I really don’t know one bike from another. Both riders were standing up with Police parked either side as we went north. We went North about 1pm and had lunch at Tarawera. Really great food at a great price. Had a chat to the owners and found a lot of history going back 3 generations from people we new in common. Great people, great food and they will see us again soon.

Hope you all got out today and enjoyed the roads. Lotsa bacon and nearly went deaf with the beeper thing.

[crazyhorse]

Just come back from up the Taupo road. Ice on the Te Harato hill just before the summit kiosk. North side. Still frozen A bike down and another parked next to it. Looked like a TL1000s on the tow truck at the kiosk when we came home but I really don’t know one bike from another. Both riders were standing up with Police parked either side as we went north. We went North about 1pm and had lunch at Tarawera. Really great food at a great price. Had a chat to the owners and found a lot of history going back 3 generations from people we new in common. Great people, great food and they will see us again soon.

Hope you all got out today and enjoyed the roads. Lotsa bacon and nearly went deaf with the beeper thing.

Good to hear that the riders appeared ok. Never nice to hear a rider is down, even if they are from near or far. Good ride to Tarawera. Think he is planning to have a bike event there in November.

[Wasp27]

Just come back from up the Taupo road. Ice on the Te Harato hill just before the summit kiosk. North side. Still frozen A bike down and another parked next to it. Looked like a TL1000s on the tow truck at the kiosk when we came home but I really don’t know one bike from another. Both riders were standing up with Police parked either side as we went north. We went North about 1pm and had lunch at Tarawera. Really great food at a great price. Had a chat to the owners and found a lot of history going back 3 generations from people we new in common. Great people, great food and they will see us again soon.

Hope you all got out today and enjoyed the roads. Lotsa bacon and nearly went deaf with the beeper thing.

Got to agree big guy.... The Tarawera is certainly a different (better) place to visit now. The new owners are a lovely couple...very obliging, if you dont see it on the menu......just ask... they'll soon make it, and very reasonably priced too. Highly recommended, they should do well in the summer with the local bikers. The bike on the wrecker at the Summit was a black Firestorm.... hope he wasn't too hurt. As Steve says gotta be real careful on that run from the Summit Kiosk north down to the bottom of the passing lane....still frozen through the top section at 1.30pm today. The ride back home was awesome, the new section through Dillons Hill is shaping up nicely....roll on summer:sunny:

[crazyhorse]

I agree ................ roll on summer :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

[Xan]

Just listening to the scanner.

Looks like a rider down on HW5, which is that, Wairoa or Taupo rd?

Said the guy's name over the air in communication between cops etc.
But I better not post it or the site Nazis will kick my ass.:yes:
Dunno how serious but tow trucks are on their way.
Seems he was on a Honda and I think it involved a car as well.

Check tomorrow's paper, someone on a moped got cleaned up on the intersection of SH2/Napier Rd last night. Made the Haumoana FB callout, 4WD with bike underneath it, rider status 1, nothing to do except block the road off & await the serious crash unit by the time we got there. Hope the rider pulls through.

[crazyhorse]

Pays to ride a real bike, one with real tyres. Status 1 is better than Status 0 though.

[Dooly]

Got to agree big guy.... The Tarawera is certainly a different (better) place to visit now. The new owners are a lovely couple...very obliging, if you dont see it on the menu......just ask... they'll soon make it, and very reasonably priced too. Highly recommended, they should do well in the summer with the local bikers. The bike on the wrecker at the Summit was a black Firestorm.... hope he wasn't too hurt. As Steve says gotta be real careful on that run from the Summit Kiosk north down to the bottom of the passing lane....still frozen through the top section at 1.30pm today. The ride back home was awesome, the new section through Dillons Hill is shaping up nicely....roll on summer:sunny:

Benson, one of the guys that rides with us has a black Firestorm?
Prob not him, but I dont know his full name, and I heard the bloke's name on the radio.

[Dooly]

Check tomorrow's paper, someone on a moped got cleaned up on the intersection of SH2/Napier Rd last night. Made the Haumoana FB callout, 4WD with bike underneath it, rider status 1, nothing to do except block the road off & await the serious crash unit by the time we got there. Hope the rider pulls through.

Said on stuff.co today he had serious head and leg injuries.

[GMcC]

Just come back from up the Taupo road. Ice on the Te Harato hill just before the summit kiosk. North side. Still frozen A bike down and another parked next to it. Looked like a TL1000s on the tow truck at the kiosk when we came home but I really don’t know one bike from another. Both riders were standing up with Police parked either side as we went north. We went North about 1pm and had lunch at Tarawera. Really great food at a great price. Had a chat to the owners and found a lot of history going back 3 generations from people we new in common. Great people, great food and they will see us again soon.

Hope you all got out today and enjoyed the roads. Lotsa bacon and nearly went deaf with the beeper thing.

Ha certainly was good both days for the riding frats
I had to shoot up Tauranga early Sat a.m. left home 6ish and man was it friggin cold Just as well me hotgrips were toasty - top of the helmet and visor apart from the antifog was ICE So was me jewels
Still we Triumph chaps are a hardy bunch
Road condition wasnt 2 bad worse on this side of the Titi for sparkly stuff
4 furkin horses on Rd at Tarawera
Hit low freezn fog all way to Rotovegas thru the back of Broadlands etc then friggn traffic all way to Tauranga dur to Pyes Pa detour for the big Rockfall
Headed back via Tirau ( Kaimais ) and not a site or wiff of wildboars
Fuelled up Taupo and brilliant ride back to Bay ( wildboars sniffin out the xpressway ! ? )
Think I passed RDog n Stormy1 ? on the back Waiohiki Rd
That would be after haven tea and scones at Doolys Ha
Will need to catchup and see what all been happening
Roll on Spring and Summer

[BigG]

Yep it was bleeding cold this morning only went for a short ride but that was the coldest Ive felt in ages and I was thinking are your Jewels OK Gary.

[robertydog]

Yep it was bleeding cold this morning only went for a short ride but that was the coldest Ive felt in ages and I was thinking are your Jewels OK Gary.

Went to work at 5.30 and it was -2 degrees:shit:

[crazyhorse]

Hope you had the heater on - was toasty in bed until about 8.30 today LOL :rofl: :rofl: Can handle the cold nights if the days are gonna be :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Wasp27]

Benson, one of the guys that rides with us has a black Firestorm?
Prob not him, but I dont know his full name, and I heard the bloke's name on the radio.

This was a nice looking one Tony.....looked fairly new to me. The name you heard wasn't Brendon was it......hope not:shit: The TLs (also black)that was parked next to him looked like one of the security guards from the airports bike (not certain though)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Went to work at 5.30 and it was -2 degrees:shit:

On da R1 Rob?

Was +3c at 8.00pm on the expressway as I came home last night. So it had to get a lot colder over night. Well done that R1 man :yes:

[robertydog]

On da R1 Rob?

Was +3c at 8.00pm on the expressway as I came home last night. So it had to get a lot colder over night. Well done that R1 man :yes:

No. The car.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep it was bleeding cold this morning only went for a short ride but that was the coldest Ive felt in ages and I was thinking are your Jewels OK Gary.

Da heated grips not doin it G?
And why are you thinking of Gary’s Jewels?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

No. The car.

:shit: I see.............. hmmmmmm........ Well welllllll...........

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just on another subject. I am looking for a pillion seat for a 07 SV1000s. If you know of one around please let me know. Cheers Steve

[sinned]

Ha certainly was good both days for the riding frats
I had to shoot up Tauranga early Sat a.m. left home 6ish and man was it friggin cold Just as well me hotgrips were toasty - top of the helmet and visor apart from the antifog was ICE So was me jewels
Still we Triumph chaps are a hardy bunch

Must be more than hardy to deal with the cold on a naked bike. I left Havelock North at 7.45am Saturday heading to Rotorua and coming down to the Mohaka Bridge the visor was icing up. Heated grips were on max and was thankful for the fairing. Had a good run back in the afternoon and two HP were too slow to activate their instant on switch.

[Dooly]

This was a nice looking one Tony.....looked fairly new to me. The name you heard wasn't Brendon was it......hope not:shit: The TLs (also black)that was parked next to him looked like one of the security guards from the airports bike (not certain though)

Benson's one is a 07 I think from what he was telling me last week.
Forgot what the first name was on air but surname was McDonald I think.
Dave (Morepower) has painted his TL black recently.

[GMcC]

Must be more than hardy to deal with the cold on a naked bike. I left Havelock North at 7.45am Saturday heading to Rotorua and coming down to the Mohaka Bridge the visor was icing up. Heated grips were on max and was thankful for the fairing. Had a good run back in the afternoon and two HP were too slow to activate their instant on switch.

Think I would have beaten those lot ( HP ) up and away in the morning so.........
I guess the ice formed After I headed through ?
Good to hear you had a clean run its a great road even tho ive totaled 3 bikes on it !
Did you catchup with the Uly crew up there

[Wasp27]

Benson's one is a 07 I think from what he was telling me last week.
Forgot what the first name was on air but surname was McDonald I think.
Dave (Morepower) has painted his TL black recently.

No, wasnt Dave. That other name doesn't ring any bells.... still hope they weren't too badly hurt..... the thing that pisses me off is that section of road is notorious at this time of year for ice and they hadn't put any grit down or posted any warning signs until after a spill at 1.30pm. There was plenty of other sections of road that had grit scattered all over the road and no signs of any ice. The copper at the scene told us that they had called for roadies to come and lay grit up the southbound lane where the bike had gone down....better late than never.....I suppose. If the ice dont get ya....the grit probably will:brick:

[GMcC]

Great pics of the riders out Porangahau Rob
Neat line up of makes and models
Interestingly - what were the meals like ?
We had a graze there month ago and it was crap
New owners apparantly with the old cook now at the Wanstead - good feed

[grantnz]

Wasn't Benson, I sent him a text when I saw black VTR. He's all good.

[stormy1]

Great to read about the ride on Saturday (made me jealous), not so good to hear a few bikers down over the weekend, I hope they are all ok. I didnt get out this weekend as was helping Karen move her son out, a flatmate in with him and my son and I into Karen's place. Was a long hard weekend shifting everyone around.

Looking forward to a ride this coming weekend!

[Dooly]

Wasn't Benson, I sent him a text when I saw black VTR. He's all good.

Good stuff.:Punk:

[BigG]

Da heated grips not doin it G?
And why are you thinking of Gary’s Jewels?Yep me hands were good hot as it was me legs I only had jeans on.
The other thing is we cant do without them eH!

[yungatart]

I wish I had heated grips...I get so blardy cold on da bike at this time of the year that my brain freezes:confused:

[BigG]

I was thinking of getting one of these but unfortunately i dont think I would live long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfSLOJ_OZAg

[NZsarge]

Interestingly - what were the meals like ?
We had a graze there month ago and it was crap
New owners apparantly with the old cook now at the Wanstead - good feed

Everybody in the Manawatu crew was raving about their food, I enjoyed my meal, tasty as. :niceone:

[sinned]

Think I would have beaten those lot ( HP ) up and away in the morning so.........
I guess the ice formed After I headed through ?
Good to hear you had a clean run its a great road even tho ive totaled 3 bikes on it !
Did you catchup with the Uly crew up there

Yes I went for the Ulysses ride. Meet up in Taupo at 9.30 then off the Rotorua to meet the Auckland lot and then the ride back to Taupo. I counted 231 bikes at the meet in Taupo. You've got to love that SH5 Napier Taupo - little traffic and nothing to hold you up?

[sinned]

I wish I had heated grips...I get so blardy cold on da bike at this time of the year that my brain freezes:confused: Saturday was my first real ride with heated grips - they are excellent. My fingers used to freeze up after riding for a while in the cold - very slow to unwind from throttle to brake. With the grips my fingers are warm and ready for action. Would be one of the lowest cost improvements you can make to a bike.

[Maha]

Everybody in the Manawatu crew was raving about their food, I enjoyed my meal, tasty as. :niceone:

I have heard (and this maybe folk law) that a feed of fish and chips from there can make you vomit in your helmet....:confused:

[Dooly]

I have heard (and this maybe folk law) that a feed of fish and chips from there can make you vomit in your helmet....:confused:

I have heard that too.
But it could be a myth..........or legend:whistle::lol:

[NZsarge]

Saturday was my first real ride with heated grips - they are excellent. My fingers used to freeze up after riding for a while in the cold - very slow to unwind from throttle to brake. With the grips my fingers are warm and ready for action. Would be one of the lowest cost improvements you can make to a bike.

Damn straight, right on and all that. :niceone:

[NZsarge]

I have heard (and this maybe folk law) that a feed of fish and chips from there can make you vomit in your helmet....:confused:

I have full felt a little over full but never green... :laugh:

[BigG]

I have full felt a little over full but never green... :laugh:and some just as well we beet ya there cos you would have demolished all their food.

[86GSXR]

From all accounts the fish in the fishburger was excellent....

[DR Girl]

Awesome ride yesterday. Great roads, great riders, good weather, no bacon.
Good to see the other Shirley there too, more chicks on bikes the better.

Nice to see you DR girl, now all you need is a road bike eh........I know you want to.:done:



YOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT ! I would luv a road bike as well!! Don't think I'll be able to get around 'him in doors' though. :no::no::no:
Have been offered the use of XRJohnny's DRZ 250 & Tony W's DRZ 400 for ADV Riding.:cool::cool::cool: XRJohnny purchasing today a 2000 GSX 1200 Y:Punk:
Nice to meet both Shirley & Shirley on Sat am.

[robertydog]

Well after giving the bike a clean today, it appears that im glad that i had some protection on the radiator. I could nearly of been a pillion on the triumph again.

[crazyhorse]

New owners at the Porangahau - and the food was absolutely lovely. Nothing to up-chuck over at all.

[BigG]

Well after giving the bike a clean today, it appears that im glad that i had some protection on the radiator. I could nearly of been a pillion on the triumph again.

What they making the rads out these days must be paper thin, I only got a little hole when I came off and demolished me bike front forks went right into the radiator and only got a little tiny hole.:confused:

[grantnz]

I've got one of those, don't need the handlebar mounted switch, just a nice loud muffler and a dry clutch. even the neighbours will open the garage door as long as they don't have to listen to it idling in the driveway while I get off to open the door.

[GMcC]

Everybody in the Manawatu crew was raving about their food, I enjoyed my meal, tasty as. :niceone:

Oh thats good to know then John - Deb wasnt guna go back !

[GMcC]

Yes I went for the Ulysses ride. Meet up in Taupo at 9.30 then off the Rotorua to meet the Auckland lot and then the ride back to Taupo. I counted 231 bikes at the meet in Taupo. You've got to love that SH5 Napier Taupo - little traffic and nothing to hold you up?

I spose the uniformed boys were waiting for the return run to boost their coffers !
Tis a good piece of tar alrite
Taupo be hummin again this weekend as well with the MX Internationals

[GMcC]

and some just as well we beet ya there cos you would have demolished all their food.

Did you miss breakfast again Sarge ?:jerry:

[RDjase]

just a nice loud muffler and a dry clutch

I like the looks you get from Joe Blogs , when they hear the clutch and wonder if they should tell you theres something wrong lol, and if they do try to tell you you pull the clutch in and confuse them:laugh:

[Tony W]

I like the looks you get from Joe Blogs , when they hear the clutch and wonder if they should tell you theres something wrong lol, and if they do try to tell you you pull the clutch in and confuse them:laugh:


Is it true that these clutches fall to bits on a regular basis.
...sounds like they come half-fucked from the factory !:laugh:

[RDjase]

Is it true that these clutches fall to bits on a regular basis.
...sounds like they come half-fucked from the factory !:laugh:

there great clutchs:shit:, just a few cap screws to take the cover off, 6 more off the pressure plate and dust them out, i have replaced the pressure plate bearing the pushrod runs on, a huge expense, $8.00,
i would rather have my clutch plates as dust rather than mixing in my oil,:Punk:

[GMcC]

You sort your wobbly wheel on the Duke then Jas

[RDjase]

You sort your wobbly wheel on the Duke then Jas

yep all done, had the wheel machined and sleeves put in both sides for the bearings and new bearing spacer, none of the binding problem it had before, Ducati Qaulity Control , whats thats aye

i talked to Ken Eyles when i got the duke and he said the wheel bearing spacers were crap and give trouble after you replace the bearings:2guns:

Hows th RL? ready for a ride to the Classic club? I started my TY in the weekend ,all good, still got crap brakes, you get that with original shoes on a 1974 bike aye:laugh:

[Dooly]

Speaking of bloody Ducatis.........got mine going today.

After getting it all ready for Sat and then it not going on the day!!!

Traced it to a faulty neutral switch located at the rear of the engine casing.
After going thru all the electrics.
So, new front tyre this week, PR2.
Seems I spend more time with it apart than actually riding it.

Oh well, gotta love them, all ready for Saturday touch wood.:shit::Punk:

Whats with the infestation of Buells in the Bay.
Got 2 to do WOFs on tommorrow............seem to be popping up everywhere.<_<:laugh:

[Dooly]

I like the looks you get from Joe Blogs , when they hear the clutch and wonder if they should tell you theres something wrong lol, and if they do try to tell you you pull the clutch in and confuse them:laugh:

Its character man.
Even better when you got an open clutch cover eh.:done:

Got that today too.
When I fired it up, a guy said, 'you're motor sounds fucked, what's wrong with it.':laugh:

[RDjase]

Whats with the infestation of Buells in the Bay.
Got 2 to do WOFs on tommorrow............seem to be popping up everywhere.<_<:laugh:

must be some ploughing to be done, did the have tow bars on ?:laugh:

[GMcC]

Yous fellas shouldnt be mean and nasty to those not in the know:laugh:
I`m too scared to start playn with the RL cause once I do time and the $$$$ will start to encroach....................
Dooly - daughters boyfriend got a VFR400 and he gota rego and warrant it so I told him you the man for the WoFs
It goes okish but seems flat under 6k? could be thats what they like.......
Gets up2 200 easy nuff tho ( on the Track of course )

[RDjase]

Yous fellas shouldnt be mean and nasty to those not in the know:laugh:
I`m too scared to start playn with the RL cause once I do time and the $$$$ will start to encroach....................
Dooly - daughters boyfriend got a VFR400 and he gota rego and warrant it so I told him you the man for the WoFs
It goes okish but seems flat under 6k? could be thats what they like.......
Gets up2 200 easy nuff tho ( on the Track of course )

Pre 89 post classic bike gary, best you have a borrow of it,

[buell]

must be some ploughing to be done, did the have tow bars on ?:laugh:
Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking:

[stormy1]

Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking:

:shit::lol: :lol: :lol:

[RDjase]

Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking:

would have been towing a duke , never a yamaha lol, all real yamahas are 2 strokes and dont break down, on the other hand it might have been a solid draw bar and the duke was pushing the buell:laugh:

[one fast tl1ooo]

all real yamahas are 2 strokes and dont break down,

:rofl::rofl: 2 strokes dont break down, year rite,,,:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[GMcC]

Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking:

Oooooo.............:eek:

Think that NC30 is `90 model Jase so..........
Needs new hoops which hes got sorted etc
quite a lite easy to ride sort of thingey

[RDjase]

:rofl::rofl: 2 strokes dont brake down, year rite,,,:laugh::laugh::laugh:

yamahas dont ,the only time my RD stopped was at Taupo and i run out of gas in the last lap :laugh: my SUZUKI RGV did break ,:2guns: rotten old powervalves:laugh:

[RDjase]

Oooooo.............:eek:

Think that NC30 is `90 model Jase so..........
Needs new hoops which hes got sorted etc
quite a lite easy to ride sort of thingey

F3 then, most of the post classic bikes race in F3 as well, its fun beating them on my old LC mate , hard work tho , my pre82 LC doesnt handle like a ZXR, VFR or FZR:laugh:

[BigG]

Speaking of bloody Ducatis.........got mine going today.

After getting it all ready for Sat and then it not going on the day!!!

Traced it to a faulty neutral switch located at the rear of the engine casing.
After going thru all the electrics.
So, new front tyre this week, PR2.
Seems I spend more time with it apart than actually riding it.

Oh well, gotta love them, all ready for Saturday touch wood.:shit::Punk:

Whats with the infestation of Buells in the Bay.
Got 2 to do WOFs on tommorrow............seem to be popping up everywhere.<_<:laugh: Cheap like the Susuki's


Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking: yep what Jasn said it was pushing


would have been towing a duke , never a yamaha lol, all real yamahas are 2 strokes and dont break down, on the other hand it might have been a solid draw bar and the duke was pushing the buell:laugh: Whoooooooooo ! War is being declared:bash::rofl::violin:

[NZsarge]

Oh thats good to know then John - Deb wasnt guna go back !
The tucker is all good there now.

Did you miss breakfast again Sarge ?:jerry:

I'm not sure what BigG was on about...<_<

[RDjase]

Thought I saw a Buell with a towbar on it......... I think it was towing a Yamaha and a Ducati:laugh: :spanking:

Is that you dave? didnt know you were on KB , its good aye mate

[robertydog]

I'm not sure what BigG was on about...<_<

Thats all right. We get it all the time.:bash:

[RDjase]

Pacific Club meeting tonight 11th August , 7 30 Old Customs House ,Ahuriri , next to the iron pot and Big anchor, round the cnr from Shed 2,



All welcome, there are some fun events in the pipeline, any input and ideas appreciated,

Anyone keen on a Flying 1/4 mile? Get your bikes hard out and get your top speed officialy recorded (and not by :Police:)

Jase

[Dooly]

Anyone keen on a Flying 1/4 mile? Get your bikes hard out and get your top speed officialy recorded (and not by :Police:)

Jase

Hell yeah!:yes:

[BigG]

All welcome, there are some fun events in the pipeline, any input and ideas appreciated,

Anyone keen on a Flying 1/4 mile? Get your bikes hard out and get your top speed officialy recorded (and not by :Police:)

Jase Yep I'm ok in a straight line, so are you Rob eH! Mark should be to he has trouble with corners. Be nice to kick Motard's behind.

[grantnz]

I like the looks you get from Joe Blogs , when they hear the clutch and wonder if they should tell you theres something wrong lol, and if they do try to tell you you pull the clutch in and confuse them:laugh:
Nothing like the sound of a dry crutch, I mean clutch. Reminisent of 2 skeletons having sex in a tin bucket, or a washing machine full of scrap metal on spin cycle. Music to the ears.

[grantnz]

yamahas dont ,the only time my RD stopped was at Taupo and i run out of gas in the last lap :laugh: my SUZUKI RGV did break ,:2guns: rotten old powervalves:laugh:
Never broke the S2 350 Kwaka, LC350, 2 RZ350's, or the RGV250. 2 smokes go forever. Bring em back to make MotoGp more interesting.

[BigG]

Never broke the S2 350 Kwaka, LC350, 2 RZ350's, or the RGV250. 2 smokes go forever. Bring em back to make MotoGp more interesting. 125 and 250 GP is exciting get some better raceing in that sometimes morso than the 800's eH!

[GMcC]

Never broke the S2 350 Kwaka, LC350, 2 RZ350's, or the RGV250. 2 smokes go forever. Bring em back to make MotoGp more interesting.

FN A - bit like the Aussie crap car racing - when they changed the rules to get rid of the jap demons blitzen their Fords n Oldens :bye:
Something in the order of a V5 1200 cc 2smoker....................
Kiwi fulla designed and they raced a V3 ? that seemed to purr - think it was bought out by the nips

[stormy1]

Hell yeah!:yes:

What he said :yes:

[Grumpy]

Yep I'm ok in a straight line, so are you Rob eH! Mark should be to he has trouble with corners.

I have only have a problem with one corner ...:bleh:

[BigG]

I have only have a problem with one corner ...:bleh:Didnt think you'd be watching :eek: :eek:

[RDjase]

Never broke the S2 350 Kwaka, LC350, 2 RZ350's, or the RGV250. 2 smokes go forever. Bring em back to make MotoGp more interesting.

Gota love a powereband,:niceone: all this smooth and tourqey :spanking:

I have got a pic of Randy Mamola on his 500 ,crossed up, smoking up and waving to the camera,

, No smooth with a 500 GP aye , just a 200hp light switch

[buell]

Is that you dave? didnt know you were on KB , its good aye mate
Nope, not dave:nono:

[buell]

What he said :yes:
Me Too:banana:

[BigG]

Mmmmmmmmm another Bull we gona get out numbered.

[yungatart]

Nothing wrong with being outnumbered G.
Not our fault if others don't recognise quality like we do, eh?

[NZsarge]

Nothing wrong with being outnumbered G.
Not our fault if others don't recognise quality like we do, eh?

Indeed, Kawasaki's and Yamaha's.. :niceone:

[one fast tl1ooo]

SUZUKI ALL THE WAY, :whistle:

[yungatart]

SUZUKI ALL THE WAY, :whistle:

Common...common as muck! (said in best imitation of a pommy accent)

[Tony W]

...so, is there a ride Saturday ? :yes:

[BigG]

Common...common as muck! (said in best imitation of a pommy accent) Aye yad be right there Lassie Oooo thats Scotish:yes:

[GMcC]

...so, is there a ride Saturday ? :yes:

Cud b a wetish jaunt if the forecast is anything to go by

[buell]

Nothing wrong with being outnumbered G.
Not our fault if others don't recognise quality like we do, eh?
What sort of quality:bash: I love my bike period:rockon: but hey as long as you're out there on two wheels........... okay maybe one, its gotta be good:woohoo:

[RDjase]

Nope, not dave:nono:

I figured out you wernt dave after i saw your bike is a 02, hes just got a 07,

I hope to get out on the duke at some stage in the weekend, in between getting th LC ready for manfeild on 22nd, Havnt done a race meeting since early april, and havnt even riden the duke much either, i a Bit rusty :bash:

Anyone going to Manfeild next saturday? its full track so should be fun, lots of corners, not the usual 3 drag strips on the standard track

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Anyone going to Manfeild next saturday? its full track so should be fun, lots of corners, not the usual 3 drag strips on the standard track

Yep we will be going down. Only RG150 for this race meeting. The boys will go early and I will go after the cows are feed etc.

Looks like heaps of rain for this weekend. Might have to light the fire and sleep for two days……… tui ………..

[BigG]

I figured out you wernt dave after i saw your bike is a 02, hes just got a 07,

I hope to get out on the duke at some stage in the weekend, in between getting th LC ready for manfeild on 22nd, Havnt done a race meeting since early april, and havnt even riden the duke much either, i a Bit rusty :bash:

Anyone going to Manfeild next saturday? its full track so should be fun, lots of corners, not the usual 3 drag strips on the standard trackYep I going to Manfeild, we have our race down and back. Whats ya number Jase, maybe take a vid :scooter:

[crazyhorse]

...so, is there a ride Saturday ? :yes:

Nothing definite planned yet - awaiting to see what the weather is gonna do - otherwise the thought was a Sunday ride. Keep watching to see what we post up :whistle:

[RDjase]

Yep I going to Manfeild, we have our race down and back. Whats ya number Jase, maybe take a vid :scooter:

108, Red and white LC, i dont know how many pre82s are entered, no worries tho, dicing with the pre89s is fun

[Morepower]

Nothing definite planned yet - awaiting to see what the weather is gonna do - otherwise the thought was a Sunday ride. Keep watching to see what we post up :whistle:

Weather doubtful for tommorow , but Sunday dry . was thinking about going to Patangata for a burger Sunday , leave at 11 ?

[Dooly]

Weather doubtful for tommorow , but Sunday dry . was thinking about going to Patangata for a burger Sunday , leave at 11 ?

Well I hope it rains tommorrow (sorry guys):whistle::msn-wink:
Being dragged to Ashurst tommorrow to look at a horsefloat for the cook, so won't be riding anyway.

If dry Sunday could be on for that, chores permitting.:yes:

[crazyhorse]

Sunday is the day - meet BP Stortford Lodge at 10.30 am. :whistle:

We'll head out Middle Road to Patangatah, have a :drinkup: then go via Argyle road, and either call into the chook n filly, or back to the puketap – their burgers are really yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! :corn: :corn:
:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[RDjase]

SUZUKI ALL THE WAY, :whistle:

Ive have got a new keyboard for you 1fastTL

Seems you caps lock is always stuck on ;)

[Tony W]

Sunday is the day - meet BP Stortford Lodge at 10.30 am. :whistle:

We'll head out Middle Road to Patangatah, have a :drinkup: then go via Argyle road, and either call into the chook n filly, or back to the puketap – their burgers are really yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! :corn: :corn:
:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Me , XRJ, and DRG might be doing a gravel ride up Dartmoor on Sunday. . . so may not be able to join you.

[Morepower]

Me , XRJ, and DRG might be doing a gravel ride up Dartmoor on Sunday. . . so may not be able to join you.

Gravel..................whats that ???? don't sound like a real road:whistle:

[wickle]

Me , XRJ, and DRG might be doing a gravel ride up Dartmoor on Sunday. . . so may not be able to join you.
not much gravel left!

[crazyhorse]

SOOOOOOOO?????? Who went riding today???? Who is gonna brave it tomorrow????


me! me! me!!!!!

[Tony W]

SOOOOOOOO?????? Who went riding today???? Who is gonna brave it tomorrow????


me! me! me!!!!!


Yeah, Me and XR Jny to Waipuk on his new GSX 1200 then ended up at the Classic Club for a few Bourbons ! :rolleyes: Nice...
See yous Sun @ 10.30

[RDjase]

SOOOOOOOO?????? Who went riding today???? Who is gonna brave it tomorrow????


me! me! me!!!!!

I went to palmy, had a look at my mates TZ250 post classic bike, VERY NICE, he will be racing manfeild next saturday if its ready, not much rain, sunny and warm at palmy, got windy 2ish when left, came home via Ormandville , needed some windy bits after main roads:clap:

Sheep on road buy Websters Lime on middle road, one run in front of me:spanking:, want to go and get it and put in the feezer lol

Not sure about ride tomorro, Getting LC ready for next saturday,

[Dooly]

SOOOOOOOO?????? Who went riding today???? Who is gonna brave it tomorrow????


me! me! me!!!!!

Hmm, might not damn it.
Went to Ashurst today, so got nothing done round here, so may have to do it Sunday.
Possibly might catch up with you guys on the journey somewhere, but aint holding my breath.

[one fast tl1ooo]

Hmm, might not damn it.
Went to Ashurst today, so got nothing done round here, so may have to do it Sunday.
Possibly might catch up with you guys on the journey somewhere, but aint holding my breath.

Was raining earlier, but not now - won't hold my breath on that one either!

[wickle]

Was raining earlier, but not now - won't hold my breath on that one either!
Saturday
Max: 15 °C Min: 8 °C
(Day) (Overnight)
Some rain at times. Northeasterly.
Sunday
Max: 14 °C Min: 6 °C
(Day) (Overnight)
Rain, some heavy falls. Southwesterly developing.

[Dooly]

Raining here, been so all night. Can't even see Hastings.
What a shit weekend for riding eh.
Hindsight says yesterday was the day.
We went thru to Manawatu via HW50 and saw no rain and weather was good all the way and back till about 4.:rolleyes:

[crazyhorse]

Raining here, been so all night. Can't even see Hastings.
What a shit weekend for riding eh.
Hindsight says yesterday was the day.
We went thru to Manawatu via HW50 and saw no rain and weather was good all the way and back till about 4.:rolleyes:

Yeah, last time I rely on Mr (Morepower) Weatherman. He took his bike for a tootle to wear in the tyre. Now it's wet and yukky - boo hoo. Never mind, be good riding next weekend with our little trip :laugh:

[Dooly]

Pretty sure I saw XRJohnny & Tony W at Fernhill heading thru there.
Another with them on a small dirty, DR Girl?
Good on yer guys.:clap:

[DeltaBravo]

:niceone: Not seen you all for awhile, missed catching up a couple of times recently.
Still got the Viffer, off to Eriksens for a new rear tyre Monday PM

[Tony W]

Pretty sure I saw XRJohnny & Tony W at Fernhill heading thru there.
Another with them on a small dirty, DR Girl?
Good on yer guys.:clap:


Yeah that was us...! :banana:

[Tony W]

We arrived at BP expecting to meet the other 20 KBers for the 10.30 ride. :niceone:

...But, we were too late, they must've already left ! :(:(:(

pic: XR Johnny looks out for KBers, while DR Girl removes a screw from her head ?!!

[BigG]

We arrived at BP expecting to meet the other 20 KBers for the 10.30 ride. :niceone:

...But, we were too late, they must've already left ! :(:(:(

pic: XR Johnny looks out for KBers, while DR Girl removes a screw from her head ?!! I thought ya said BP Bay Veiw

[BigG]

Moto GP tonight eH! no Stoner for three weeks cos of virous never mind he was no threat to our Team all we got to deal with is Pedrosa aye but that should be no trouble at all just got to stay on the bike's. :first:

[DR Girl]

What a lovely wet day for my first ride after a lay-off of 6 months. TW and XR Johnny dragged me out for a ride up the Dartmoor valley.

Dooly, were you in a car when you spotted us at Fernhill?:laugh:

Missed you Crazyhorse. :(

Tried out my new Dririder Jacket and Neo pants ! :niceone: & test driving the leg/wrist.

COOOOOOOL riding gravel again...you guys would have loved it. :headbang:

Here are some pics of today's little ride.

[DR Girl]

what a lovely wet day for my first ride after a lay-off of 6 months. Tw and xrjohnny dragged me out for a ride up the dartmoor valley.

Dooly, were you in a car when you spotted us at fernhill?!

Missed you crazyhorse. :(

tried out my new dririder jacket and neo pants ! :niceone: & test drived the leg/wrist.

Coooooool riding gravel again...you guys would have loved it. :headbang:

Here are some pics of today's little ride.
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[GMcC]

Went down to Norsewood for COFFEE after lunch Satdy and had good run down and most of way back hitting rain @ Clarksons Hill on 50
She and I enjoyed the brew and a nice apple tarty/pie thingy

Tony/DrGirl/XRJohnny - you all look like youve enjoyed the day out the backblocks - looks like the bridge into Mangatutu Stn ? - poaching pricks !

[XRJohnny]

A great way to spend a rainy Sunday . Also a good test for some of our new clothing. Getting more aggresive on the XR6 now , heaps of sideways action. TonyW proved he doesnt melt when it rains & went hard on the gravel with road tyres on. Well done to DRGirl for proving she is really HARD.:devil2:

pic. Waited at pub for ages for any other bikers to show up.

[Dooly]

Dooly, were you in a car when you spotted us at Fernhill?!:baby:

Hell yeah.
I melt in the rain:niceone:

[speights_bud]

Bit of an odd Question..

Has anyone got an old fridge or freezer that's stuffed? im looking for one as warming cupboard to run a second Homebrew kit :apint:

something big enough to put a 30ltr container in would be ideal :):clap:

[crazyhorse]

Bit of an odd Question..

Has anyone got an old fridge or freezer that's stuffed? im looking for one as warming cupboard to run a second Homebrew kit :apint:

something big enough to put a 30ltr container in would be ideal :):clap:

Yes, odd questin - but no, sorry I don't. Good luck finding one. Go to the local tip, you might be able to pick one up for nicks

[crazyhorse]

What a lovely wet day for my first ride after a lay-off of 6 months. TW and XR Johnny dragged me out for a ride up the Dartmoor valley.

Dooly, were you in a car when you spotted us at Fernhill?!:baby:

Missed you Crazyhorse. :(

Tried out my new Dririder Jacket and Neo pants ! :niceone:

COOOOOOOL riding gravel again...you guys would have loved it. :headbang:

Here are some pics of today's little ride.

Sorry, bit wet today (I know, its no real excuse!), but did family things. Good on ya all for getting out there.:niceone:

[DR Girl]

Hell yeah.
I melt in the rain:niceone:

Sorry for being cheeky !! Just so wonderful to be back on the 200 again! LUVED IT !!

[Dooly]

Sorry for being cheeky !! Just so wonderful to be back on the 200 again! LUVED IT !!

Naa, no worries. I would of struggled to carry 2 x 20L drums of diesel on the bike anyway, so best take the ute.:laugh:

Good to see you get back into the groove.

Now.........about a road bike eh.......:eek:

[GMcC]

Bit of an odd Question..

Has anyone got an old fridge or freezer that's stuffed? im looking for one as warming cupboard to run a second Homebrew kit :apint:

something big enough to put a 30ltr container in would be ideal :):clap:

Try Langes Appliances in HNorth - I picked a couple of chest freezers up from them for poison storage at n/c
Cheers

[Dooly]

:niceone: Not seen you all for awhile, missed catching up a couple of times recently.
Still got the Viffer, off to Eriksens for a new rear tyre Monday PM

Hiya Dave, you gotta get out for a ride with us again.:niceone:

[Morepower]

We arrived at BP expecting to meet the other 20 KBers for the 10.30 ride. :niceone:

...But, we were too late, they must've already left ! :(:(:(

pic: XR Johnny looks out for KBers, while DR Girl removes a screw from her head ?!!

Those farm bikes are ideal for the wet :bleh::woohoo::rofl:

[Morepower]

:niceone:



Sat 22 Mainly fine. Northerlies developing.
Sun 23 Dry. Little wind.

[BigG]

:niceone:



Sat 22 Mainly fine. Northerlies developing.
Sun 23 Dry. Little wind.Thanks Jim Hicky

[speights_bud]

Try Langes Appliances in HNorth - I picked a couple of chest freezers up from them for poison storage at n/c
Cheers

Cheers :) i'll give them a buzz

[Ypawa]

Hmmm cool forum... looks like local Bay peeps etc...thnx crazy...this is better...keen to meet more locals etc... as of yet its pretty sparse here in Waipawa to meet women riderz... although I aint dissing my hubby:doh:

[crazyhorse]

Cool - we're happy to have you along. Some of us are away this weekend, so I won't be organising a ride, but normally there is one every Saturday afternoon and we post info on here approx by Thursdays. And Burger Fuel in Napier in conjunction with Five Star, have an organised ride on the last Sunday of every month. meeting at Burger Fuel in Napier at 11 am. Fun too. Make sure you come along. Riders of all abilities and bikes come along.:soon:

[Dooly]

Hmmm cool forum... looks like local Bay peeps etc...thnx crazy...this is better...keen to meet more locals etc... as of yet its pretty sparse here in Waipawa to meet women riderz... although I aint dissing my hubby:doh:

Hiya.

Crazyhorse will look after you.
She just pootles along at a sedate pace and will make sure you don't break the law and exceed 100kph.:lol::lol::lol:

[crazyhorse]

Hiya.

Crazyhorse will look after you.
She just pootles along at a sedate pace and will make sure you don't break the law and exceed 100kph.:lol::lol::lol:

:laugh: :laugh: :rofl: :rofl::Police::Police::Police:

[RDjase]

Hmmm cool forum... looks like local Bay peeps etc...thnx crazy...this is better...keen to meet more locals etc... as of yet its pretty sparse here in Waipawa to meet women riderz... although I aint dissing my hubby:doh:

There will probably be a few riders going thru to the racing at Manfeild on Saturday, BigG and robertydog? anyone else going?

[robertydog]

There will probably be a few riders going thru to the racing at Manfeild on Saturday, BigG and robertydog? anyone else going?

:no::no::no:

[RDjase]

:no::no::no:

bummer, dirty old heinz watties got you for weekend again,

[robertydog]

bummer, dirty old heinz watties got you for weekend again,

Yep. Far to much work to do. Even have to go in on my days off.

[RDjase]

Yep. Far to much work to do. Even have to go in on my days off.

making up for the down time on the recent repairs aye,

Bike Rider Magizine is the Sponser for the Pacific Summer series:2thumbsup

Now "The Bike Rider Magizine Summer Series", its been topsecret but all official now, Nigel has started a thread in the racing section about it, Great sponser to have with the club, and a really good monthly read
Paul Lance races a GPZ900 post classic bike and does a really good race report in the mag. The October edition will have more details.

A big thanks to Paul and Bike Rider Mag, and Nigel for making it all happen:clap:

[GMcC]

There will probably be a few riders going thru to the racing at Manfeild on Saturday, BigG and robertydog? anyone else going?

I could be in - think Steve and perhaps others will be heading down to see their man race as well so.............
Presume BigG - you will be goin too

[RDjase]

I could be in - think Steve and perhaps others will be heading down to see their man race as well so.............
Presume BigG - you will be goin too

My LC is just about ready for saturday, putting the pipes(baffles had cracked) and clutch back together tomorro night, might try and take friday off and do the test day, havnt been on a track in 4 and half months, got to get used to a 29year old peaky 2stroke again, its a bit different to my Duke:laugh: :Punk:

[BigG]

making up for the down time on the recent repairs aye,

Bike Rider Magizine is the Sponser for the Pacific Summer series:2thumbsup

Now "The Bike Rider Magizine Summer Series", its been topsecret but all official now, Nigel has started a thread in the racing section about it, Great sponser to have with the club, and a really good monthly read
Paul Lance races a GPZ900 post classic bike and does a really good race report in the mag. The September edition will have more details.

A big thanks to Paul and Bike Rider Mag, and Nigel for making it all happen:clap: How much did ya get for the promo :laugh:


I could be in - think Steve and perhaps others will be heading down to see their man race as well so.............
Presume BigG - you will be goin too Yep I is going.


My LC is just about ready for saturday, putting the pipes(baffles had cracked) and clutch back together tomorro night, might try and take friday off and do the test day, havnt been on a track in 4 and half months, got to get used to a 29year old peaky 2stroke again, its a bit different to my Duke:laugh: :Punk: At least it dont rattle and clang like a Duke :laugh:


Yep. Far to much work to do. Even have to go in on my days off. Your bike could go down <_< :no: :laugh:

[yungatart]

Might see you peeps during the lunch break. We are marshalling again. John and Zac on the Dunlop sweeper and I'll be around somewhere....should be a great day!

[stormy1]

Hmmm cool forum... looks like local Bay peeps etc...thnx crazy...this is better...keen to meet more locals etc... as of yet its pretty sparse here in Waipawa to meet women riderz... although I aint dissing my hubby:doh:

Welcome! Yes we have a pretty diverse group covering all ranges of abilities who do get out riding regularly. Look forward to you joining us on a ride :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I could be in - think Steve and perhaps others will be heading down to see their man race as well so.............
Presume BigG - you will be goin too

Yep I will ride down and the boys will take the van. I hope to leave at 8ish but if I have problems with da cows I might be late so can't plan to ride with you guys. Might get to ride home with you as I will leave 3-4 ish so I can check da Mooos again in the avo.

Weather is looking good :sunny: for the Saturday. Best I get the bike finished then……….<_<.......... :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Might see you peeps during the lunch break. We are marshalling again. John and Zac on the Dunlop sweeper and I'll be around somewhere....should be a great day!

What she said... every days a great day...........:Punk:

[RDjase]

How much did ya get for the promo :laugh:

Haha, I already subscribe to BRM:Punk:


At least it dont rattle and clang like a Duke :laugh:



Im on to some TZ350 parts so it mite end up with straight cut gears and a dry clutch, the engine is well and truely due for a rebuild. There still quiet compared to my Duke clutch tho aye:laugh:

[BigG]

I could be in - think Steve and perhaps others will be heading down to see their man race as well so.............
Presume BigG - you will be goin tooSee how it goes but I mite pick you up at the monument around 8ish eH!

[Morepower]

from the weather department.

any resemblance to anyone is purely intentional :lol

[Gixxer 4 ever]

from the weather department.

any resemblance to anyone is purely intentional :lol

:laugh::laugh: Thats G on the ride down :laugh: :jerry:

[GMcC]

Yep I will ride down and the boys will take the van. I hope to leave at 8ish but if I have problems with da cows I might be late so can't plan to ride with you guys. Might get to ride home with you as I will leave 3-4 ish so I can check da Mooos again in the avo.

Weather is looking good :sunny: for the Saturday. Best I get the bike finished then……….<_<.......... :laugh:

Have you not heard of CHEAP labour in the form of Filopinos ....:shit:
( that would solve the Moo feeding )
George says we meeting up so probly see you @the meet if your wayLAID

[GMcC]

See how it goes but I mite pick you up at the monument around 8ish eH!

OK leave it in your capable paws

[GMcC]

:laugh::laugh: Thats G on the ride down :laugh: :jerry:

G`s got a large chest then ( must b all the chicken etc ) :shutup:

[BigG]

:laugh::laugh: Thats G on the ride down :laugh: :jerry: Nice to no that someone cares.


G`s got a large chest then ( must b all the chicken etc ) :shutup: It'll keep. Some say I ride like one then there's Crazyhos

[one fast tl1ooo]

from the weather department.

any resemblance to anyone is purely intentional :lol

nice one morepower, tls 1st

[crazyhorse]

from the weather department.

any resemblance to anyone is purely intentional :lol

I am still giggling over this one Dave - sure hope you have some work to do today LOL, then again, your artistic ability may need to come to the surface more often .

We could start a cartoon thread, and you could be the feature artist on it. Well done :first:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Just got back from a ride to run in a new rear tyre, Nice and warm out there today , A few bike's out and about ,

[crazyhorse]

Good for you. It'll be all good for the weekend, just like Morepower's mean machine :)

[Morepower]

Good for you. It'll be all good for the weekend, just like Morepower's mean machine :)

Mean machine huh ??? hears the song think as sung by Queen :blink:

The machine of a dream
Such a mean machine
With the pistons a pumpin
And the disc rotors all gleam

When Im holdin your bars
All I hear is your gear
When my hands on your grease gun
Oh its like a disease son

Im in love with my bike
Gotta feel for my wheels
Get a grip on my clip ons like
Such a thrill ,better than a trike

Told my wife Ill have to forget her
Rather buy me a new fuelinjector
So she made tracks sayin
This is the end now
Bikes dont talk back
Theyre just two wheeled friends now

When Im holdin your bars
All I hear is your gear
When Im cruisin in overdrive
Dont have to listen to no run of the mill talk jive

Im in love with my bike
Gotta feel for my motorcycle
Im in love with my bike
black leather gloves for my motorbikelove

[crazyhorse]

So not only are you an artist, but you're also a poet......... Impressive! Bed time stories are yours for the telling Saturday night :clap:

[grantnz]

Thats beautiful mate, just trying to find the tune on Goggle, can only find Motohead version of this song. Got my daughter on the kazzoo, wife on the harp and I'm playing the spoons, but still needs a bit of work. Might go and start the Duke to give a bit of percussion background beat ( clutch in naturally )

[Gixxer 4 ever]

A word of warning. W and I went for a ride after work tonight. Had plans of a fast lap up to the lake and beyond. Saw 3 :Police:, one in a drive way in Bay View giving a ticket, he had a good look at our bikes as we went past. Not sure why as we had him on the detector long before he could see us so had the speed down. Maybe he likes bikes.

Anyway we headed up the hill and ran in to wet roads half way up the Napier side of the Devils elbow. Went over the top and down to the big bend on the far side. I could smell diesel on the road. The road was still wet from rain. As we got to the lake the diesel spill got worse. It was so bad around the lake it was running down the road side drains. The whole of the North bound lane was covered in the stuff with the corners completely coated in diesel. We gave up just before the store and headed for home. That road will be slippery for weeks after rain. Take care on it. It is like riding on ice. We got down to car speeds in some places……<_<…………..

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Aye Dave :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Aye Dale…. Your head set is a bit marginal mate. It nearly let me down today. The plug is not as good a fit as mine. Want to swap back at the track on Saturday?

[stormy1]

Aye Dale…. Your head set is a bit marginal mate. It nearly let me down today. The plug is not as good a fit as mine. Want to swap back at the track on Saturday?

Love to swap but heading down south on a ride with Dooly around 10ish. What time you cruzn through Napier?

Can anybody please help, I have read the stickys etc but what is a simple way to put pics in your post, the thumbnail type that you can click on and get a larger pic?

[Morepower]

Love to swap but heading down south on a ride with Dooly around 10ish. What time you cruzn through Napier?

Can anybody please help, I have read the stickys etc but what is a simple way to put pics in your post, the thumbnail type that you can click on and get a larger pic?

When you write your reply or new post scroll down and you will see a box

down there

That says Attach files , click the manage attachments box and the way forward should be clear.

See you saturday

[Morepower]

A word of warning. W and I went for a ride after work tonight. Had plans of a fast lap up to the lake and beyond. Saw 3 :Police:, one in a drive way in Bay View giving a ticket, he had a good look at our bikes as we went past. Not sure why as we had him on the detector long before he could see us so had the speed down. Maybe he likes bikes.

Anyway we headed up the hill and ran in to wet roads half way up the Napier side of the Devils elbow. Went over the top and down to the big bend on the far side. I could smell diesel on the road. The road was still wet from rain. As we got to the lake the diesel spill got worse. It was so bad around the lake it was running down the road side drains. The whole of the North bound lane was covered in the stuff with the corners completely coated in diesel. We gave up just before the store and headed for home. That road will be slippery for weeks after rain. Take care on it. It is like riding on ice. We got down to car speeds in some places……<_<…………..

Buggr ... favourite road that

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Love to swap but heading down south on a ride with Dooly around 10ish. What time you cruzn through Napier?

Can anybody please help, I have read the stickys etc but what is a simple way to put pics in your post, the thumbnail type that you can click on and get a larger pic?

Cheers. Thanks for the call. Enjoy the ride on Saturday

[BigG]

A word of warning. We got down to car speeds in some places……<_<………….. What speed do you drive at in your cage then put..put..put :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What speed do you drive at in your cage then put..put..put :laugh:

Yes I is slow in the cage, and da bike. But I will still ride with you Mr G. I is happy to be associated with a rider from the fast group. :love: :laugh:

And yes I think Rossi will win it. I note no burnouts now they are limited to 5 engines………………… Spoils the fun…………….. hope Yamaha will have enough bits to keep a bike going cos they seem to be getting dropped a lot. :jerry:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Anyone got the most up to date weather forecast, For the weekend,:sunny: I hope

[crazyhorse]

Morepower just text me to ask if it was still raining over me, as he said it was fine where he was :rofl:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Fine over here for sure, :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[crazyhorse]

ha ha ha - whatever!

[one fast tl1ooo]

still wanta know what it is gona be like for our ride<_< i hope

[crazyhorse]

still wanta know what it is gona be like for our ride<_< i hope

I thought Morepower's picture was fairly good.... so you should know. Rain over me and fine over you (YEAH RIGHT!)

[crazyhorse]

Fine in Palmy region and here, and slight raindrops on Sunday here :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[one fast tl1ooo]

thanks for that, :laugh::laugh::laugh:rain on you :laugh::sunny::sunny:on me and dave

[Dooly]

Yep, looking good for tommorrow anyway.:sunny:

Looking forward to a leisurely 100 kph pootle and taking in the scenery :whistle::lol:

[stormy1]

Looking forward to a leisurely 100 kph pootle and taking in the scenery :whistle::lol:

So, just the usual ride then? :shifty:

[one fast tl1ooo]

hmmmmmmmm wats that saying,,, like a bat outa hell:laugh:

[crazyhorse]

Yep, looking good for tommorrow anyway.:sunny:

Looking forward to a leisurely 100 kph pootle and taking in the scenery :whistle::lol:

That's all I ever do - apparently! (pootle, that is :laugh:)

[Dooly]

So, just the usual ride then? :shifty:

Of course.
Crazy Horse will make sure we don't break the law.:shifty::whistle::spanking::lol:

[grantnz]

Is the usual Mobil Taradale ride still on? Can't do the bach or Manfeild, have family comming to stay, so 12 to 5pm Sat with a visit to the Classics on way home is about it.

[one fast tl1ooo]

Nope not on this weekend,

[Dooly]

That's all I ever do - apparently! (pootle, that is :laugh:)

Yeah, bout time yer sped up eh, we getting sick of waiting for ya!!!:dodge::2thumbsup

[crazyhorse]

Yeah, bout time yer sped up eh, we getting sick of waiting for ya!!!:dodge::2thumbsup

Ahhhh, all things come to those who wait................ :rofl:

[Maha]

Ahhhh, all things come to those who wait................ :rofl:

Dooly's been waiting a long time, you should have used that other quote 'small things bla bla'...:shifty:

[Dooly]

Dooly's been waiting a long time, you should have used that other quote 'small things bla bla'...:shifty:

I'm not very good at waiting.
CrazyHorse will guide me to a happy place tommorrow I'm sure.:shifty::niceone:

Anyway, this aint the faggy Auckland forum, you get lost again?:bleh::msn-wink:

[stormy1]

That's all I ever do - apparently! (pootle, that is :laugh:)

I think you can get tablets for that :lol: :lol: :lol:

[crazyhorse]

I think you can get tablets for that :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm already on those - got them from Dooly

[Maha]

I'm not very good at waiting.
CrazyHorse will guide me to a happy place tommorrow I'm sure.:shifty::niceone:

Any anyway, this aint the faggy Auckland forum, you get lost again?:bleh::msn-wink:

Damn........:crybaby: after 21 posts, no, now make that 22 post you want me to find a faggy Auckland Forum? too many to choose from. :done:

[one fast tl1ooo]

its called a jim beam and coke before ride:whistle:

[yungatart]

Anyway, this aint the faggy Auckland forum, you get lost again?:bleh::msn-wink:

He ain't an Aucklander! You best be careful Dooly...Mom will hunt you down!
She's not very big, but boy, she's feisty!

[BigG]

Yes I is slow in the cage, and da bike. But I will still ride with you Mr G. I is happy to be associated with a rider from the fast group. :love: :laugh:

And yes I think Rossi will win it. I note no burnouts now they are limited to 5 engines………………… Spoils the fun…………….. hope Yamaha will have enough bits to keep a bike going cos they seem to be getting dropped a lot. :jerry: They got plenty of bits and the motors are Bullet proof Ha Ha.

[BigG]

Leaving Maraekakaho munument at 8.15 for Manfeild Sat morning, hope to get into Stewarts Coperate Box again.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Leaving Maraekakaho munument at 8.15 for Manfeild Sat morning, hope to get into Stewarts Coperate Box again.

Mate..... Yamahahahahaha are ok I supose............:laugh:

[GMcC]

Leaving Maraekakaho munument at 8.15 for Manfeild Sat morning, hope to get into Stewarts Coperate Box again.

That`ll do nicely then there BigG
I feel like HOT chips ! With big chunks of salt :jerry:

[crazyhorse]

....I feel like HOT chips ! With big chunks of salt :jerry:

Yummmmy......

[Morepower]

Leaving Maraekakaho munument at 8.15 for Manfeild Sat morning, hope to get into Stewarts Coperate Box again.

8.15?? is the sun up then ??:sunny:

[crazyhorse]

8.15?? is the sun up then ??:sunny:

...........not in your world Dave :rofl: :rofl:

[BigG]

8.15?? is the sun up then ??:sunny: The days almost over by then:kick:

[stormy1]

Not sure how many of you may have seen this but got this in an email -

"Nowadays, a motorcycle sidecar might not arouse the same ecstasy as it used to bikes in early days, but the latest vehicle by Francois Knorreck is a sidecar with difference that gives an entirely new definition to the sidecars.
Dubbed "Snaefell," the 1000cc Laverda motorcycle has three exhausts, and its sidecar offers a luxury ride in comparison to regular sidecars.
The designer has employed different parts of a Kawasaki 1000RX and a number of cars to accomplish the motorcycle sidecar, which took 10 years and nearly 15,000 Euros to combine biking and luxury car ride in a single vehicle."

[crazyhorse]

impressive - I've seen it before too

[Morepower]

Not sure how many of you may have seen this but got this in an email -

"Nowadays, a motorcycle sidecar might not arouse the same ecstasy as it used to bikes in early days, but the latest vehicle by Francois Knorreck is a sidecar with difference that gives an entirely new definition to the sidecars.
Dubbed "Snaefell," the 1000cc Laverda motorcycle has three exhausts, and its sidecar offers a luxury ride in comparison to regular sidecars.
The designer has employed different parts of a Kawasaki 1000RX and a number of cars to accomplish the motorcycle sidecar, which took 10 years and nearly 15,000 Euros to combine biking and luxury car ride in a single vehicle."

I am sorry its still a Tricycle and everyone has tricycles because they have not grown up enough to have a 2 wheeler :rolleyes::banana:

[RDjase]

Leaving Maraekakaho munument at 8.15 for Manfeild Sat morning, hope to get into Stewarts Coperate Box again.

and i left my stewarts jacket at the workshop, only got a Rexel one here, you mite have to smuggle my in George:laugh:

Leaving now to get a good pit area, my mates generater died and needs a power point for there tyre warmers

[NZsarge]

For those that are racing today good luck and for those that are riding down to watch take care, enjoy. Might see you over there.

[Wasp27]

For those that are racing today good luck and for those that are riding down to watch take care, enjoy. Might see you over there.

Hi John, Its shaping up to be a slightly better day down your way than up here.... We'll be leaving a bit later (after Steves checked the calves) so hopefully will catch up when we get there.....cheers W

[NZsarge]

Hi John, Its shaping up to be a slightly better day down your way than up here.... We'll be leaving a bit later (after Steves checked the calves) so hopefully will catch up when we get there.....cheers W

Oh? Spot of rain about? I have a mate coming down from Hastings today on his new bike (black '06 VTR). Rain may put him off as he's just back on bikes and the riding gear I think is a little limited maybe.

[crazyhorse]

Doesn't feel too tropical out there today...... :cold:

[grantnz]

and i left my stewarts jacket at the workshop, only got a Rexel one here, you mite have to smuggle my in George:laugh:

Leaving now to get a good pit area, my mates generater died and needs a power point for there tyre warmers

Tyre warmers???Hope youre not using them on a classic bike.Back in my day we didn't have tyre warmers, blah, blah. We were tough. We got one warm up lap and then took it easy for the first lap or 2, then go nuts. Or run em at low pressure for a 5 lap race and hope they heat up quick, as they slide after 8 or 10 laps. Have a good day racing.

[Charlied1]

This looks like a good thread. New to this site. Do you guys get out on many rides? What sort of age groups? I am in the I can remember one black and white tv channel, which was ok because all the riders wore black back then group.

[BigG]

This looks like a good thread. New to this site. Do you guys get out on many rides? What sort of age groups? I am in the I can remember one black and white tv channel, which was ok because all the riders wore black back then group. Your welcome dont mind how old you are I'm Grandad with 10 grandkids and ride like a nanny heaps of different riders but all have good fun. :clap:

[BigG]

Whooooo what a day, bleeding good ride down and just the same on the way back, got told off from Warick for riding with a dodgy back tire. It was good when I left and a bit worn when we got down to Manfeild, must be a faulty tire it's only done 3500 K's Pilot Sport last one lasted about 7 and a Half thou
1. Tyre dammage when I got back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA0V-Pv0Csw
2. Here ya go Jason.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLBl4-Yl9R8

[stormy1]

This looks like a good thread. New to this site. Do you guys get out on many rides? What sort of age groups? I am in the I can remember one black and white tv channel, which was ok because all the riders wore black back then group.

Welcome. There is usually at least one ride a weekend. Saturdays leaving Mobil Tadarale Road usually at 1.30pm unless something special organised. Then there is the Classic Club Ride (all welcome) and then the Burger Fuel Ride last Sunday of the month leaving BF napier at 11am (from memory). Age group? Mostly mature riders :lol: Just keep an eye on the posts in this thread to find when and where.

[NZsarge]

must be a faulty tire it's only done 3500 K's Pilot Sport last one lasted about 7 and a Half thou


Spend the extra and get a Pilot Road 2 next time Big G, worth every cent and in the end very good value for money.

[Dooly]

What an awesome ride today Ashurst/Pahiatua/Mangatainoka/Pongaroa.
Left at 11, home at 5.45, good day.
Hope the team that stay at Pourere have a good night and us 3 who came home had a good ride back via HW50
I think it was barely 30 mins from Dannevirke to my house.
And all without exceeding 100.:lol:
Bloody Yanis leading us astray!!!!:lol:

[Ascott]

Yo BigG, when I got back, my tire looked worse than yours! Don't understand it, must have been a crook tire, was pilot power, so not the same, I no understand! Good ride there alright and a good one back if a little lonely, you guys did a good job of pig sweeping for me thank you! Robert swapped both the front springs for lighter ones and re-did the preload and rebound for the front and adjusted the preload and stuff for the rear, said he will put a lighter spring in the rear shock, f.o.c. if I send it up to him, but was lots better on the way back, so all good! Thanks to Stewarts Electrical for the hospitality suite. So all in all a goodun!
Al

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whooooo what a day, bleeding good ride down and just the same on the way back, got told off from Warick for riding with a dodgy back tire. It was good when I left and a bit worn when we got down to Manfeild, must be a faulty tire it's only done 3500 K's Pilot Sport last one lasted about 7 and a Half thou
1. Tyre dammage when I got back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA0V-Pv0Csw
2. Here ya go Jason.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLBl4-Yl9R8

Yep what he said. What a great ride down. Followed by a good days racing. However a few bikes got dropped. Gary had a first place qualifier. Well done that man. Followed by a lowside drop in the first race that ended with a third. Again a good result considering things. Then a win to end the day. Just great. He still leads the street stock class. Bring on the two daya on da 26th September.

Now back to da ride home. It was a cracker. Nice to have someone else take the lead on 50. Good pace Mr W. Was the first run for the SV that challenged it. Seems to like it but the suspension is crap and makes for a wild ride down hill in the lumpy bits at speed. I do miss the Gixxer for that riding.

Aye G You are a very lucky man :( to have got that tyre home mate. It was a good thing we set a moderate pace and prevented you from doing any harm to yourself. You need to thank Mr W for looking after your Yamahahaha bits and not just blasting away in to the distance. :lol: Send the tyre back and see if you can get a discount or replacement on it. The wear is not even for one. One side looks well worn but not down to the canvas and the other is shagged. You do not ride “Soft” by any means mate. :cool:

Thanks for a great day everyone.:apint: Cheers

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Spend the extra and get a Pilot Road 2 next time Big G, worth every cent and in the end very good value for money.

Yep I agree. Love them on the back

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Welcome. There is usually at least one ride a weekend. Saturdays leaving Mobil Tadarale Road usually at 1.30pm unless something special organised. Then there is the Classic Club Ride (all welcome) and then the Burger Fuel Ride last Sunday of the month leaving BF napier at 11am (from memory). Age group? Mostly mature riders :lol: Just keep an eye on the posts in this thread to find when and where.

Looks like you all had a good day Dale. Nice to catch up this morning. Even though your one is better quality I feel happy having my own back. Don't have to worry about damaging it. Sorry about the dirt on yours. The sheep go in the garden this morning and knocked all the Mooos pots over so I have to hide the damage as I left the house and I was in my riding gear. Think I have got away with it :rolleyes: Cheers mate

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi Rob. It’s ok mate we burnt the fuel you couldn’t today. Cheers mate

[GMcC]

Great Day down Manfield
Many thanks Richard and Stewarts for the hospitality
Weather was brilliant and so was the company
Jason you obviously enjoyed your post day - your boy had a big grin as well !
Go Dad !
Gary was up for it again great going !
George you did good on that bit of cellulose - new you`d make it
Good to catchup up Grumpy
Cheers Steve and Warrick

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Good to catchup up Grumpy
Cheers Steve and Warrick

Like wise Gary.

Was a nice gathering of bikes in the pits. Anyone get a photo?

[Grumpy]

Cheers for the company today guys. Excellent ride. That trip home was a ripper though there seemed to be a bit of a head wind for some reason. With no fairing I was having to hang on to them there bars. Managed to pry my hands off the grips when I got home but still having trouble wiping the grin off.

Bike seemed to be running a bit rich on the way back. I needed to duck into Hastings to fill up to get me home. Strange that .....:rolleyes::whistle: