Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Clivoris]

Glad you all enjoyed the race meeting. We were certainly blessed with some incredible weather and how cool was it to see Andrew Stroud, Hayden Fitzgerald and NZ's fastest plumber Craig Shirrifs banging fairings at a club meeting? Mind you there was some great racing in all the classes.

[schado]

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:

What you talkin bout Willis?
:confused:
I was in :second: place
:slap:
Maybe you could have your watch re-calibrated :baby:

[RDjase]

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.

no tyre warmers for me grant ,thats what the sun is for lol, just got to keep moving the bike tho:banana: my mates run in pre 89 on a fzr600 and zxr400 they have tyre warmers.

Same deal with the warm up lap, try and get some heat in at 25psi and 5 or 6 laps is good or they start sliding , you get that with 18 by 1.85 wheels with 100/90 18(suposed to be a 90 but cant them in sport demon) front and 110/80 18 rear and 32mm forks aye mate. had a good day , not many pre82s (4) there tho ,heaps of pre89, had 35 in the feild . all the other classes were full to, heaps of crashes :( ambo out a few times and seemed to 2 bikes down or more each race. My team mate/sponser has broken some bones in his wrist:(
My engine coming out tomorro, was bogging and flat as out of corners , have new pistons and a few other bits for it, but will do the crank as well, done ALOT of work the poor thrashed old girl. just wanted to get one more meeting out of it lol. I will do a test day (manfeild on most fridays, for competion vehicles, 20 minutes cars, 20 minutes bikes) when the engine is done to run it in and try and get the handling on sweepers better, the left hander on the extended part of the track coming on to Dunlop ius a mongrel, not helped by the rough drain repair right across it, talk about shake its head:eek: tank slapper when heading into the concrete wall on the inside on Dunlop (if doing short track) is exciting:Pokey: Next meeting for me is the Post classic GP October 31st at Taupo, It has seperate Pre 72,Pre 82 and pre 89 classes and has a big turn out

Cheers for the video George, i watch it tomorro at work, Dail up at my place

[Gixxer 4 ever]

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:

I noted the wind as well. If I had the Gixxer it would not have mattered but that’s in the past. :(

I got home with the fuel light on hard. It started to blink at the end of Links roads and went hard North of Bay View. Maybe we didn’t fill em up to the top when we left the track? :lol: :devil2:

It was a great trip and thanks to W for the lead. Go the Gixxer man.
Nice to be out and about with you again Mark :clap:

[Wasp27]

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

Thanks everyone for an awesome day and to Stewarts Electrical for their hospitality:niceone: I think most of us had a fuel and tyre consumption problem yesterday for some reason:rolleyes:....can't think of a more pleasant way to set fire to 20 odd litres of parts wash though.....ride home was sumfing else alright.......were your knuckles dragging on da ground when you got home Mark.... bloody nakeds:laugh: I'm pleased you got your suspension sorted Al, nice to know that RT fixed your problem....what were his thoughts as to the strange tyre wear on the rear:scratch:. By the look of your rear tyre George.... I think it was divine guidance that got you safely home mate:msn-wink:.... I'm sure suspension plays a much bigger part in excessive tyre wear than most riders realize........ Thanks again big guy....another memorable day eh:yes:

[BigG]

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 was thinking the same.


Like wise Gary.

Was a nice gathering of bikes in the pits. Anyone get a photo? Yep the only ones to come out were at the the track.


Glad you all enjoyed the race meeting. We were certainly blessed with some incredible weather and how cool was it to see Andrew Stroud, Hayden Fitzgerald and NZ's fastest plumber Craig Shirrifs banging fairings at a club meeting? Mind you there was some great racing in all the classes. Yep got some footage of them three


I noted the wind as well. If I had the Gixxer it would not have mattered but that’s in the past. :(

I got home with the fuel light on hard. It started to blink at the end of Links roads and went hard North of Bay View. Maybe we didn’t fill em up to the top when we left the track? :lol: :devil2:

It was a great trip and thanks to W for the lead. Go the Gixxer man.
Nice to be out and about with you again Mark :clap: Now you see me now you dont.


Thanks everyone for an awesome day and to Stewarts Electrical for their hospitality:niceone: I think most of us had a fuel and tyre consumption problem yesterday for some reason:rolleyes:....can't think of a more pleasant way to set fire to 20 odd litres of parts wash though.....ride home was sumfing else alright.......were your knuckles dragging on da ground when you got home Mark.... bloody nakeds:laugh: I'm pleased you got your suspension sorted Al, nice to know that RT fixed your problem....what were his thoughts as to the strange tyre wear on the rear:scratch:. By the look of your rear tyre George.... I think it was divine guidance that got you safely home mate:msn-wink:.... I'm sure suspension plays a much bigger part in excessive tyre wear than most riders realize........ Thanks again big guy....another memorable day eh:yes: Yep thanks for all the concern, It was allways in the back of my mind so I slowed down a tab.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I slowed down a tab.

I didn't see this part. :dodge:

[stormy1]

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

Yeah we had a great day! Rode over some awesome roads, and one that could have been one of the best roads yet, plenty of sweeping corners etc but for the stripped seal, loose gravel and bloody lichen.

Was an awesome "tootle" down SH50 on the way home Dooly, thanks for leading the way :niceone:. Sounds like everyone had a great day all round yesterday.

Well I think my Pilot Road 2 on the rear is well and truely scrubbed in, strange to read a few posts on abnormal tyre wear tho!

Steve, you might have to take a trip to see Robert at CKT sometime and get your suspension sorted and see you right for the rest of all time on that twin of yours!

[BigG]

Some Pics from Manfeild the first one is the best but not a good day with the Camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSPBUGCGKyQ

Got some reasonable footage of Gareth 44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=supGtXb553M

I have posted up on the Race Forum a short vid of stroud and Co

[BigG]

Well it seems like every one had a ball this weekend. I have not got any footage of our ride, not that its worth publishing, thought I had it sussed but on the last vid I had the camera fully Zoomed and all I got on the way back was a Blurrrr, this is what age does to Ya, looking forward to the next race day.

[BigG]

Yeah we had a great day! Rode over some awesome roads, and one that could have been one of the best roads yet, plenty of sweeping corners etc but for the stripped seal, loose gravel and bloody lichen.

Was an awesome "tootle" down SH50 on the way home Dooly, thanks for leading the way :niceone:. Sounds like everyone had a great day all round yesterday.

Well I think my Pilot Road 2 on the rear is well and truely scrubbed in, strange to read a few posts on abnormal tyre wear tho!

Steve, you might have to take a trip to see Robert at CKT sometime and get your suspension sorted and see you right for the rest of all time on that twin of yours! Sounds like a good Summer ride to the Beach for a swimm.
I bought the tyre cheep from Hastings Honda must have been a Jap import but could of been the Road cos I folled Alvins Lines and his tyre stuffed up as well could of been acid on the road just before Dannevirke or just to much throttle eH!

[BigG]

I didn't see this part. :dodge: Hiow could Ya Varooooooooooooooooom puff of smoke and you was gone :clap:

[crazyhorse]

Five Star have a good deal on Pilot Road 2's - $295 + fitting. He's doing a great deal for us riders.

[crazyhorse]

The night's stay at Denny's bach was awesome fun. Unfortunately the Harley chaps could only manage 2 beers, a coffee, and hit the sack by 9 pm. The rest of us partied on until after midnight. :rofl:

An excellent ride and alot of fun :laugh:

[Dooly]

The night's stay at Denny's bach was awesome fun. Unfortunately the Harley chaps could only manage 2 beers, a coffee, and hit the sack by 9 pm. The rest of us partied on until after midnight. :rofl:

An excellent ride and alot of fun :laugh:

Maybe it was because they had to push one of the Harleys to get it started in Pongaroa and were exhausted eh.
:lol:

Bummer I could'nt stay but am getting all my things done today, just taking a break now, so will be able to ride both days next weekend.
Classic Club Sat, Burger Fuel Sun.:banana::banana:

Glad you guys had a good night.

[Dooly]

Speaking of tyres.
I had 3 good slides on the rear yesterday on my Pilot Power 2s.
Can't explain it, but know that I dont get them on my Road 2s on the Speedy & Ducati.
Anyone else have that on Powers?
I know Rob has them, and Al has, or did?

[crazyhorse]

Maybe it was because they had to push one of the Harleys to get it started in Pongaroa and were exhausted eh.
:lol:

Bummer I could'nt stay but am getting all my things done today, just taking a break now, so will be able to ride both days next weekend.
Classic Club Sat, Burger Fuel Sun.:banana::banana:

Glad you guys had a good night.

It was a good one - shame you and a couple of others hadn't been able to stay too - maybe next time. I'm sure we could organise another event out there if we talk nicely to Denny :banana:

[Dooly]

It was a good one - shame you and a couple of others hadn't been able to stay too - maybe next time. I'm sure we could organise another event out there if we talk nicely to Denny :banana:

Yes, in Summer time would be great.

We'll do something at our place in Summer too, ride, party, stay over etc etc.

[crazyhorse]

Yes, in Summer time would be great.

We'll do something at our place in Summer too, ride, party, stay over etc etc.

Sounds like a plan too :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Speaking of tyres.
I had 3 good slides on the rear yesterday on my Pilot Power 2s.
Can't explain it, but know that I dont get them on my Road 2s on the Speedy & Ducati.
Anyone else have that on Powers?
I know Rob has them, and Al has, or did?

There are so many things that can effect the tyres performance. I know you have plenty of motor sport in your blood and know this but we have learnt that 1psi can make a very big difference to how your tyre works. Specially on a road bike as they have so many different road types and times to cool and over heat. Could be down to your tyre pressure. Suspension set-up etc. A tyre that works on one bike will not work on another. You just gota keep checking tyre pressure and make sure you are making 3psi from cold to hot. When you have that sorted you can make a judgment on the tyres performance on that individual bike. I run 34 in the front and 35 in the rear in the cold. Then up it to 36 in the front and 37 in the rear for warmer weather.

If you are sliding on a PP2 you will find the PR2 worse. I would think.........

[Charlied1]

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.
Thanks for the heads up

[schado]

Yeah we had a great day! Rode over some awesome roads, and one that could have been one of the best roads yet, plenty of sweeping corners etc but for the stripped seal, loose gravel and bloody lichen.

Was an awesome "tootle" down SH50 on the way home Dooly, thanks for leading the way :niceone:. Sounds like everyone had a great day all round yesterday.

Well I think my Pilot Road 2 on the rear is well and truely scrubbed in, strange to read a few posts on abnormal tyre wear tho!


I thoroughly enjoyed the entire ride, including the rough, gravel, moss and other slippery surfaces as they helped me push through some psychological riding barriers (they usually give me the total shits). Hanging up the front with Todd was a load of fun fo sho !!!:headbang:

The Highway 50 run home was awesome too. It all got a little spooky :sweatdrop about 5 minutes into it though, because I had my tinted visor on so I couldn’t see diddly... when Dooly’s tail light disappeared around some corners/bends I found myself riding in brail :blink: ... not entirely comfy whilst doing the full 100km/h following someone who has ridden that stretch of road a thousand times. But, here I am – still alive hehehe.

I think that I will be getting myself one of those ‘Pilot Road-2’ tyres this coming week – seeing that I totally destroyed what was left of my ‘Pilot Road’ yesterday. Can’t wait for that New Tyre feel... I love how it feels like a totally new bike.

Anyway, thanks guys for letting me ride along with your big-ride-out yesterday !!!:2thumbsup

Ps: sorry again about the brake-light thing hehehe. :dodge: I will get used to these boots sometime I’m sure.

[GMcC]

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:

Ha - that headwind was Warrick and Steves lunch repeating on them :dodge:
Hope Al went home the Other road - tho he would have wanted to " test " the new springs !

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ha - that headwind was Warrick and Steves lunch repeating on them :dodge:
Hope Al went home the Other road - tho he would have wanted to " test " the new springs !

Ha Lunch….. Tui. The boys left it in the fridge back in Napier. :girlfight:

I am sure Alvin had as good a ride as us. I noted the policeman spotter on the front of the bike. That bike is just getting better and better Alvin and I was inpressed with the installation of the H/grips. Very nice.

The rugby was heart attack stuff last night. Bloody hell they could have lost it in the last 30seconds. :argue:

K have a great week you lot and see if you can get out and ride.

[crazyhorse]

you have a good week too - and hope the weather is great next weekend with at least two rides on :)

[grantnz]

Speaking of tyres.
I had 3 good slides on the rear yesterday on my Pilot Power 2s.
Can't explain it, but know that I dont get them on my Road 2s on the Speedy & Ducati.
Anyone else have that on Powers?
I know Rob has them, and Al has, or did?

Most likely after a week of rain, that shit and slippery stuff has moved around and washed to a different part of the road. Had a couple myself yesterday on well known parts of the road where you would lest expect it, getting on the gas almost upright and breaking traction. Good fun though when you get away with it.

[Dooly]

Most likely after a week of rain, that shit and slippery stuff has moved around and washed to a different part of the road. Had a couple myself yesterday on well known parts of the road where you would lest expect it, getting on the gas almost upright and breaking traction. Good fun though when you get away with it.

Hmm, yeah could be.

But on the run up to Tarawera the other week I got a couple too for no real reason.
Its a bit weird as I've never had it on the Speedy, and only once on the Ducati, mind you, as said, both on Road 2s.

[BigG]

Ride next weekend with the Warriors it will be a short plant down to the Patangata I think and back for a Yak and they gona shout tea, there's about 30 of them suppose to be turning up and we will leave from Rebel Sports about 1.30 it will be a tootle anybody wanting a slow jaunt then feel free to join us.

[Dooly]

There are so many things that can effect the tyres performance. I know you have plenty of motor sport in your blood and know this but we have learnt that 1psi can make a very big difference to how your tyre works. Specially on a road bike as they have so many different road types and times to cool and over heat. Could be down to your tyre pressure. Suspension set-up etc. A tyre that works on one bike will not work on another. You just gota keep checking tyre pressure and make sure you are making 3psi from cold to hot. When you have that sorted you can make a judgment on the tyres performance on that individual bike. I run 34 in the front and 35 in the rear in the cold. Then up it to 36 in the front and 37 in the rear for warmer weather.

If you are sliding on a PP2 you will find the PR2 worse. I would think.........

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

[Dooly]

Ride next weekend with the Warriors it will be a short plant down to the Patangata I think and back for a Yak and they gona shout tea, there's about 30 of them suppose to be turning up and we will leave from Rebel Sports about 1.30 it will be a tootle anybody wanting a slow jaunt then feel free to join us.

Not the League fullahs?:lol:

[BigG]

Not the League fullahs?:lol: No Mate, Christian bike group Warriors of Zion

[Dooly]

No Mate, Christian bike group Warriors of Zion

They'd prob still beat the League fullahs anyway, despite today's fluke.:clap:

[Wasp27]

but could of been the Road cos I folled Alvins Lines and his tyre stuffed up as well could of been acid on the road just before Dannevirke or just to much throttle eH!

or....maybe ya boff runned over a chinaman who just happened to be holdin a 9" disc grinder in each hand:dodge:

[grantnz]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

Whoa, they pretty high pressures, run 34 rear and 32 front on the Duke and when they are that high feels like you are running on wooden tyres, prefer 30 rear, 28 front but can get a bit squirmey when real hot like a trackday or summers day. Running Pilot Powers. Don't know what manual youre reading , but know mates VTR1000 manual says tyres should be 44? rear, 40-42 front which is based on OEM standard plastic rim protectors, which are not really tyres. Continentals run pressures in the 40's which is way above most other brands recomendations. Suspension set up is to be considered as well. I like my bikes like my woman, firm ,not too hard but still with a bit of a wiggle in the back end.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

yep works on the track. Start at 36 rear and front 35. Get it out and ride a while and then test the pressure. Get a good gage and stick to it. Make 3 psi when warm and you are spot on. Then you can judge the tyre preformance. If it is more than 3psi when hot add 1 psi if it is less drop it by 1psi. And so on.

[crazyhorse]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.:)

[stormy1]

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.:)

I run the same as CH, checked with the Continental importers when I changed brands and that was also his recomendation. Drop down to mid 30's (R) and low 30's (F) for track days)

[BigG]

or....maybe ya boff runned over a chinaman who just happened to be holdin a 9" disc grinder in each hand:dodge:HaHaHaHa You'll Keep


yep works on the track. Start at 36 rear and front 35. Get it out and ride a while and then test the pressure. Get a good gage and stick to it. Make 3 psi when warm and you are spot on. Then you can judge the tyre preformance. If it is more than 3psi when hot add 1 psi if it is less drop it by 1psi. And so on. I can ride as long as I got air in me tyre's I dont go that fast so I dont have an isue, front air I'm more concerned with, mind you when ya ride with your front end up Pressure doesnt matter eH!


My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.:) Ye but you carrying more weight :dodge:

[Dooly]

Interesting comments on tyre pressures eh. Great discussion

What works for some, does'nt for others.

The pressures I quoted I use on the Daytona are what I use on the Speed Triple and all is well on that. And the manual is the factory Triumph handbook that comes with the bikes.
But the Tona has more hp and obviously more aggressive riding style, but same weight and similar suspension setup.
First time use of Power 2s for me as I've always had Road 2s, so I guess a bit of sorting???
But this weekend the Tona will be resting so will play with the pressures the following weekend.

I find the Ducati works well at 32F, 34R.
Have a new Power 2 on the front of that so will run that in on the Classic Club run this Sat.

[Dooly]

Ye but you carrying more weight :dodge:

Holy fuck G, you taking your life in your hands mate!:clap:

[Dooly]

he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

So he knows your a hooligan than?


..........but only up to 100 kph of course.:lol:

[BigG]

Holy fuck G, you taking your life in your hands mate!:clap:

Oooop's :baby:

[crazyhorse]

Ye but you carrying more weight :dodge:


Well, suggest you look at the weight of yourself and those of others, guarantee you I weigh LESS than everyone else I ride with. I'm short BigG, not fat! :Playnice:

[BigG]

Well, suggest you look at the weight of yourself and those of others, guarantee you I weigh LESS than everyone else I ride with. I'm short BigG, not fat! :Playnice: :Oi::eek::rofl::rofl::rofl: Sorry I didn't say Fat and did not meen it like that it's a big bike you ride for a small Lady.

[stormy1]

:Oi::eek::rofl::rofl::rofl: Sorry I didn't say Fat and did not meen it like that it's a big bike you ride for a small Lady.

Nice try, but me thinks you still in the shit :lol:

[Dooly]

Nice try, but me thinks you still in the shit :lol:

Man, is he ever.............:lol:

[BigG]

Just organised a Pilot Road 2 for me bike, the new pilot Sport with the hard centre and softer walls is far to dear $390.00 the tyre compound of the last one was to bleeding soft ya got to check the numbers out on the side of the tyre apparently. I first bought a Shinko a while back and I got just over 10 thou off that one, no good for the track tho. Freaking tyres mind u I do have a spare tyre so some say :banana:

[RDjase]

:Oi::eek::rofl::rofl::rofl: Sorry I didn't say Fat and did not meen it like that it's a big bike you ride for a small Lady.

when your in a hole ,stop digging George:laugh:

[BigG]

Man, is he ever.............:lol: No shit that this guy cant get out of :Playnice:

[BigG]

Looks like I've sturred up you guys never mind I will be Forgiven :clap:

[Wasp27]

Looks like I've sturred up you guys never mind I will be Forgiven :clap:

Not in this life G..... you'll have to wait for the next one:rolleyes:

[Dooly]

Looks like I've sturred up you guys never mind I will be Forgiven :clap:

Yeah G, its all part of the KB daily soap opera mate.:clap:

[crazyhorse]

So he knows your a hooligan than?


..........but only up to 100 kph of course.:lol:

of course - remember, I only pootle along :innocent:

[crazyhorse]

:niceone: Thanks for your votes guys.

I took a concrete pill earlier and hardened the F@#k up, so its all good now. :clap:

[Dooly]

:niceone: Thanks for your votes guys.

I took a concrete pill earlier and hardened the F@#k up, so its all good now. :clap:

Yeah harden up eh.

Now...........back to the kitchen eh........us fullahs need a feed.:lol:

[crazyhorse]

Yeah harden up eh.

Now...........back to the kitchen eh........us fullahs need a feed.:lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :laugh:

[RDjase]

I pretty sure George said something about wanting some eggs:eek:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Man do all you out there wanta die, crazyhorse will kill you,, trust me
she wont back down.

[Spyke]

Hey jase how'd it go for you in the weekend?

[crazyhorse]

Man do all you out there wanta die, crazyhorse will kill you,, trust me
she wont back down.

I do have a nice side :innocent: don't I? :crazy: You make me out to be a monster :angry2::angry2:

Gotta run :yawn:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I find the Ducati works well at 32F, 34R.
Have a new Power 2 on the front of that so will run that in on the Classic Club run this Sat.

The key to getting the tyre to work as it should, is in what heat you get in to it while at working speeds. The optimum is 3psi. So if you start at 36 r and make 39 hot you have it right. If you start at 36 and make 42 hot it is too soft cold and will over heat and slide when it is over heated and in extreme cases melt and fall to bits. You see a lot of tyres that the owner is so proud of cos they are such good riders they can melt the rubber. Guess what……. They are running them too soft and anyone can do that to a tyre. Even worse when you have the pressures too high, because the tyre can not heat and it will not grip. Ask Rob. He found this at Taupo on the track. Anyway what ever works for you is good.

If you have watched us at the track we take the tyre pressure every time the bikes goes out and comes in. Have a look at the tyre surface and you can see if it has over heated or not. If it does you will note a second a lap will go on as Gary can not corner as well. If it is to cold ( too much pressure ) Gary will drop up to 2 seconds a lap and risk a bin. You really need to sort the pressure out before you can recommend or bag a tyre type. All tyres work differently. Ie amount of sidewall movement, case construction etc, etc etc relates directly to temperature generated. This could be why you have problems on some day and not others. Ie the temperature of the day and road surface and how hard you push the tyre around etc.

You can limit the uncertainty by starting at optimum and that reduces the extreme at both ends of a road ride.

[BigG]

The key to getting the tyre to work as it should, is in what heat you get in to it while at working speeds. The optimum is 3psi. So if you start at 36 r and make 39 hot you have it right. If you start at 36 and make 42 hot it is too soft cold and will over heat and slide when it is over heated and in extreme cases melt and fall to bits. You see a lot of tyres that the owner is so proud of cos they are such good riders they can melt the rubber. Guess what……. They are running them too soft and anyone can do that to a tyre. Even worse when you have the pressures too high, because the tyre can not heat and it will not grip. Ask Rob. He found this at Taupo on the track. Anyway what ever works for you is good.

If you have watched us at the track we take the tyre pressure every time the bikes goes out and comes in. Have a look at the tyre surface and you can see if it has over heated or not. If it does you will note a second a lap will go on as Gary can not corner as well. If it is to cold ( too much pressure ) Gary will drop up to 2 seconds a lap and risk a bin. You really need to sort the pressure out before you can recommend or bag a tyre type. All tyres work differently. Ie amount of sidewall movement, case construction etc, etc etc relates directly to temperature generated. This could be why you have problems on some day and not others. Ie the temperature of the day and road surface and how hard you push the tyre around etc.

You can limit the uncertainty by starting at optimum and that reduces the extreme at both ends of a road ride.

Thats good info I can understand that.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thats good info I can understand that.

Thank you George.
The numbers on the wall of the tyre are important. You will note an oval patch with number like this “2509” This is the date stamp. This tyre was made in the 25 week of 2009. All tyres should have this stamp. Even your car and van etc.

But I think you are still in the shit with da girl :sweatdrop but I am sure you will sort it out mate :innocent:

[BigG]

Thank you George.
The numbers on the wall of the tyre are important. You will note an oval patch with number like this “2509” This is the date stamp. This tyre was made in the 25 week of 2009. All tyres should have this stamp. Even your car and van etc.

But I think you are still in the shit with da girl :sweatdrop but I am sure you will sort it out mate :innocent:Yep that tyre was 1508 so it wasnt that old but tyre must have had the pressure wrong.
All sorted :sweatdrop :apint::clap:

[GMcC]

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.:)

I bet at some stage you`d be aiming for ..............? say .....55?

[GMcC]

or....maybe ya boff runned over a chinaman who just happened to be holdin a 9" disc grinder in each hand:dodge:

Could a been when we went thru Danevegas ?
Noticed the greengrocer had his open sign out:eek5:
On second thoughts they were the Patels................:sweatdrop

[GMcC]

Nice try, but me thinks you still in the shit :lol:

What he said.....................2wce :woohoo:

[crazyhorse]

What he said.....................2wce :woohoo:

ha ha he he ha ha:whocares: all sorted. He grovelled for a bit and told me I looked 21 years old. :nya: So now I'm skinny and young so, :rofl: :rofl:

Anyone brave enough to take me on again???? :brick::

[GMcC]

ha ha he he ha ha:whocares: all sorted. He grovelled for a bit and told me I looked 21 years old. :nya: So now I'm skinny and young so, :rofl: :rofl:

Anyone brave enough to take me on again???? :brick::

Hehehehehe..............
GO GIRL.............:scooter:

[BigG]

Hehehehehe..............
GO GIRL.............:scooter:

Watchit Grandad :eek5:

[GMcC]

Watchit Grandad :eek5:

Not even remotely.......................:bash:

[RDjase]

Hey jase how'd it go for you in the weekend?

Ok(ish) had trouble getting used to the long track, theres a left hand sweeper with a horrible rough repair in it that leads into Dunlop, bike was shaking its head big time thru there, softened up the rear and mucked around with tyre pressures and got it better. Im just in from the shed, I have got the engine out and striped now, was getting really slow and didnt have any mid range out of the corners, I knew it was getting tired but the bores are worn heaps and have ugly marks around the exhaust ports and the pistons are down on size as well, they are still standard tho, 29years old and so well cared for.........NOT, I should contact Yamaha about a warranty claim:laugh: I have already got some 1.5mm pistons and some RZ reed blocks(heaps bigger and the same part as TZ750 so legal for pre82) and abit of mild porting, dont want a grenade lol. Also the double row input shaft bearing behind the clutch had a good 0.5 movement in it, had nice shiny gearbox oil lol. I just susing the parts for the crank rebuild, You can use TZ parts but there dear and a bit harded to get, standard RD parts are strong any way, i may use TZ big ends as they have a different bearing cage, doing reasearch on www.tz350.net
I will do a test day and get it run in and sort the handling at Manfeild when its up and running again

Ive got my road engine to do as well, its done 16years work and been ultra reliable. only ever replaced 1 clutch cable, tyres, plugs , front brake pads, 2 sets fork seals(1st set were after market and leaked in less than a year) and Gearbox oil and brake fliud. its even got the original brake shoes in it,
She will back on the road soon:wari: It will be great doing middle road again on my old 2stroke :yes: I should be home sometime in the weekend , drop around mate, just doing the classic club ride on saturday, getting the 61 tiger out for that, hasnt had a run in ages

[schado]

Yeah G, its all part of the KB daily soap opera mate.:clap:

Yeah. Very entertaining soap though :clap:... couple of episodes ago it was a rumour that someone was on home detention :weird: and not overseas as he stated he was :eek5: . For someone to have come up with this home detention idea :crazy: they would have had to have come from a judgement by someone, or number of people :grouphug: , that the supposed detainee was of bad character. Wow !!! :confused: What could have been the justification of such a judgement :shifty:? Something this person has done? Said? Or is it some sort of shallow judgement based on appearance maybe? Does make one wonder. But, we all know that some soap opera’s and drama’s are classier than others :jerry:.

[stormy1]

Yeah. Very entertaining soap though :clap:... couple of episodes ago it was a rumour that someone was on home detention :weird: and not overseas as he stated he was :eek5: . For someone to have come up with this home detention idea :crazy: they would have had to have come from a judgement by someone, or number of people :grouphug: , that the supposed detainee was of bad character. Wow !!! :confused: What could have been the justification of such a judgement :shifty:? Something this person has done? Said? Or is it some sort of shallow judgement based on appearance maybe? Does make one wonder. But, we all know that some soap opera’s and drama’s are classier than others :jerry:.


:gob:

Gotta love this site.

Schado, you talking bout anyone we know??? "Jerry"? :innocent:

[BigG]

Yeah. Very entertaining soap though :clap:... couple of episodes ago it was a rumour that someone was on home detention :weird: and not overseas as he stated he was :eek5: . For someone to have come up with this home detention idea :crazy: they would have had to have come from a judgement by someone, or number of people :grouphug: , that the supposed detainee was of bad character. Wow !!! :confused: What could have been the justification of such a judgement :shifty:? Something this person has done? Said? Or is it some sort of shallow judgement based on appearance maybe? Does make one wonder. But, we all know that some soap opera’s and drama’s are classier than others :jerry:.

Like sand through the looking glass

[Dooly]

Yeah. Very entertaining soap though :clap:... couple of episodes ago it was a rumour that someone was on home detention :weird: and not overseas as he stated he was :eek5: . For someone to have come up with this home detention idea :crazy: they would have had to have come from a judgement by someone, or number of people :grouphug: , that the supposed detainee was of bad character. Wow !!! :confused: What could have been the justification of such a judgement :shifty:? Something this person has done? Said? Or is it some sort of shallow judgement based on appearance maybe? Does make one wonder. But, we all know that some soap opera’s and drama’s are classier than others :jerry:.



That was a nice shiney bracelet you had on yesterday mate.:lol:

Oh, and musta thrown those tyres out, could'nt find them anywhere last night.:no:

[Dooly]

Anyone brave enough to take me on again???? :brick::

Wheres those freakin eggs eh..........:lol:

[schado]

:gob:

Gotta love this site.

Schado, you talking bout anyone we know??? "Jerry"? :innocent:

Nope :no: , Due to the fact that I don’t keep up with the soap’s... I don’t know all the actors characters so I wouldn’t have a clue :scratch: as to who could be so low as to think that of someone they play with . But, I’m sure someone will remember having seen that episode and update me :psst: .

[schado]

That was a nice shiney bracelet you had on yesterday mate.:lol:

Oh, and musta thrown those tyres out, could'nt find them anywhere last night.:no:

Yes, very pretty wasn’t it:rolleyes: . I knew when I first saw you that you’d be the right guy to contact if ever I needed it removed :yeah: . Thanks mate :niceone: .

[schado]

I have to admit that, on face value, I thought it was a very funny show. I actually don't really give a shit about it... spagging about it has benefitted me immensely.... cos now I have 100 posts on KB !!! :clap::headbang::2thumbsup:doobey::apumpin::yeah: :Punk:

[Dooly]

Yes, very pretty wasn’t it:rolleyes: . I knew when I first saw you that you’d be the right guy to contact if ever I needed it removed :yeah: . Thanks mate :niceone: .

Looks like you'll have to buy a new tyre this week then since I could'nt find my old R2s, but if you dont, I may replace my Road2 off the Duc to match the new Power2 on the front, but wont decide till next week.
If I do, you can have it, it's still good.

[Dooly]

The key to getting the tyre to work as it should, is in what heat you get in to it while at working speeds. The optimum is 3psi. So if you start at 36 r and make 39 hot you have it right. If you start at 36 and make 42 hot it is too soft cold and will over heat and slide when it is over heated and in extreme cases melt and fall to bits. You see a lot of tyres that the owner is so proud of cos they are such good riders they can melt the rubber. Guess what……. They are running them too soft and anyone can do that to a tyre. Even worse when you have the pressures too high, because the tyre can not heat and it will not grip. Ask Rob. He found this at Taupo on the track. Anyway what ever works for you is good.

If you have watched us at the track we take the tyre pressure every time the bikes goes out and comes in. Have a look at the tyre surface and you can see if it has over heated or not. If it does you will note a second a lap will go on as Gary can not corner as well. If it is to cold ( too much pressure ) Gary will drop up to 2 seconds a lap and risk a bin. You really need to sort the pressure out before you can recommend or bag a tyre type. All tyres work differently. Ie amount of sidewall movement, case construction etc, etc etc relates directly to temperature generated. This could be why you have problems on some day and not others. Ie the temperature of the day and road surface and how hard you push the tyre around etc.

You can limit the uncertainty by starting at optimum and that reduces the extreme at both ends of a road ride.

Good read Steve, and taken onboard.:niceone:

[Dooly]

just doing the classic club ride on saturday, getting the 61 tiger out for that, hasnt had a run in ages

Is that the one I rode about 10 or more years ago when we swapped and you rode my VMax?
Your dad's bike?
Had the shift on the RHS.

[crazyhorse]

Yeah. Very entertaining soap though :clap:... couple of episodes ago it was a rumour that someone was on home detention :weird: and not overseas as he stated he was :eek5: . For someone to have come up with this home detention idea :crazy: they would have had to have come from a judgement by someone, or number of people :grouphug: , that the supposed detainee was of bad character. Wow !!! :confused: What could have been the justification of such a judgement :shifty:? Something this person has done? Said? Or is it some sort of shallow judgement based on appearance maybe? Does make one wonder. But, we all know that some soap opera’s and drama’s are classier than others :jerry:.



:laugh: That's actually funny. As if! I reckon you've been out riding your bike, because your riding has improved ten-fold. Well done :clap:

[schado]

Looks like you'll have to buy a new tyre this week then since I could'nt find my old R2s, but if you dont, I may replace my Road2 off the Duc to match the new Power2 on the front, but wont decide till next week.
If I do, you can have it, it's still good.

Hey cheers for that offer Dooly. I may attempt riding with no hair this weekend... may as well shave the last few strands completely off. If I can’t find the change to buy a new one, I’ll call you fo sho. Thanks !!! :Punk:

[crazyhorse]

Another month has passed, and the ride is on again this Sunday the 30th August.

Meet at BurgerFuel at 11am :scooter:

[Dooly]

Another month has passed, and the ride is on again this Sunday the 30th August.

Meet at BurgerFuel at 11am :scooter:

Yep for sure.

Classic Club ride for all makes BP Clive Saturday, leave 1PM, back to clubrooms afterwards as usual.

[Dooly]

Hey cheers for that offer Dooly. I may attempt riding with no hair this weekend... may as well shave the last few strands completely off. If I can’t find the change to buy a new one, I’ll call you fo sho. Thanks !!! :Punk:

Well Kojak used to get the chicks.:yes:

[RDjase]

Is that the one I rode about 10 or more years ago when we swapped and you rode my VMax?
Your dad's bike?
Had the shift on the RHS.

Yep , thats the bike, Dad has had his knee done and cant ride any more, I had it running a few months ago and went for a ride down his drive, that was the 1st time it had moved in years, Definatly time for a run:wari:
I will give it a good check over , kick the tyres ect before saturday

[schado]

:laugh: That's actually funny. As if! I reckon you've been out riding your bike, because your riding has improved ten-fold. Well done :clap:

Actually, I spent five weeks thinking about how nice it would be to go riding... so I had some serious catching up to do when I finally could mess with gravity again. Following Todd over loose roads may not be entirely conducive to longevity - but what the f__k... I thoroughly enjoyed the entire ride. (flying rocks and all)

[crazyhorse]

Well, regardless Yannis, I thought you rode extremely well on Saturday.

[schado]

Well Kojak used to get the chicks.:yes:

Oh yeah? True. I will now refer to my rear tyre as 'Telly Savalas' and I will remember that the screaming sounds are those of 'chicks' and not some desperate Yamaha or Honda trying to catch up :D

[schado]

Well, regardless Yannis, I thought you rode extremely well on Saturday.

Why, thankyou very much Shirley :)

[stormy1]

:(Im in Gissy this weekend so a ride is out for me

[crazyhorse]

:(Im in Gissy this weekend so a ride is out for me

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: We'll see you another weekend then. Anyone going to the Cold Kiwi??? I am:scooter::cold:

[robertydog]

I just purchased a set of tyres for the R1. The Honda shop in Hastings beat the Suzuki shop in Napier by $58.00

[Dooly]

I just purchased a set of tyres for the R1. The Honda shop in Hastings beat the Suzuki shop in Napier by $58.00

Pilot Powers 2s?

That is a reasonable price difference.

[robertydog]

Pilot Powers 2s?

That is a reasonable price difference.

yep:yes::yes:

And it well below retail

[crazyhorse]

I just purchased a set of tyres for the R1. The Honda shop in Hastings beat the Suzuki shop in Napier by $58.00

That surprises me, :gob: because I rang and spoke to them and told them a group of us wanted Pilot Road 2's, and their best price came to 25 more for the rear. And they know me very well too

[MSTRS]

Looks like you'll have to buy a new tyre this week then since I could'nt find my old R2s, but if you dont, I may replace my Road2 off the Duc to match the new Power2 on the front, but wont decide till next week.
If I do, you can have it, it's still good.

If Schado doesn't want it, then I know someone who would be very grateful.

[Dooly]

If Schado doesn't want it, then I know someone who would be very grateful.

No probs.:yes:

[Charlied1]

Looking forward to the ride on sunday. The last decent stretch was around East Cape at Q Birthday. Is anybody considering doing the Southern 1000? will be looking at some long practice rides leading up to the 7th Nov to get the old knees and wrists in tune.

[NZsarge]

Who was the chap riding the new KTM? Very nice piece of kit that, was admiring the one in at AFC in Palmy (if it is'nt that very bike).

[Dooly]

Who was the chap riding the new KTM? Very nice piece of kit that, was admiring the one in at AFC in Palmy (if it is'nt that very bike).

Thats Denny one of our reg group riders.
Saw on the tag its an 09er. Sounds sweet too.
Don't think he's on here, well pretty certain of it.

[crazyhorse]

No he's not on here..... yet.... trying to talk him into joining. He's had it a month, I think. Loves it and happy to have traded his VTR in on it.

[NZsarge]

Thats Denny one of our reg group riders.
Saw on the tag its an 09er. Sounds sweet too.
Don't think he's on here, well pretty certain of it.

Yeah it's a SMT which are only new to the market from KTM, be reading a few reviews there has'nt been anyone that has'nt been impressed yet..

[robertydog]

That surprises me, :gob: because I rang and spoke to them and told them a group of us wanted Pilot Road 2's, and their best price came to 25 more for the rear. And they know me very well too

It didnt surprise me at all.

[crazyhorse]

Business is business. Guess they must be doing ok then!

[BigG]

Oh yeah? True. I will now refer to my rear tyre as 'Telly Savalas' and I will remember that the screaming sounds are those of 'chicks' and not some desperate Yamaha or Honda trying to catch up :D We dont screem we purrrrrrrr.


yep:yes::yes:

And it well below retail I just got Barry's to get me a rear Pilot Road 2 so I would be interested to no how much you guys are paying, last tyre I got from Hastings Honda that pilot sport fell apart.

[schado]

We dont screem we purrrrrrrr.
.

Like pussies !!! But no bother, Suzuki's wouldn't be so bloody great if we couldn't compare them to lesser bikes in the first instance. :woohoo: :Oops: :shutup:

Nah, just kidding. I'd love an R1 or one of those new sports BMW's that I know nothing about hehehe.

[RDjase]

What time is the classic club ride 11am or 1pm? I might be working in the morning:bash:

[Dooly]

1pm Jason.

[BigG]

Good Morning for a ride pity about work.

[Dooly]

Good Morning for a ride pity about work.

Is it ever, was thinking I should leave the work vehicle at work and ride in each day, but the straights are boring.
But never mind daylight saving in 4 weeks.:scooter::wari:

[crazyhorse]

yahhh, 4 weeks to go. Its exciting to think the nights will be longer - means more riding again. Yahooooooooo :niceone:

[MSTRS]

yahhh, 4 weeks to go. Its exciting to think the nights will be longer - means more riding again. Yahooooooooo :niceone:

Ya wot? And just what sort of 'riding' did you mean?
:innocent:

[crazyhorse]

Ya wot? And just what sort of 'riding' did you mean?
:innocent:

Any kind of riding - whatever makes the mind boggle :laugh:

[MSTRS]

Sheesh! You are truly a worry...

[BigG]

Like pussies !!! But no bother, Suzuki's wouldn't be so bloody great if we couldn't compare them to lesser bikes in the first instance. :woohoo: :Oops: :shutup:

Nah, just kidding. I'd love an R1 or one of those new sports BMW's that I know nothing about hehehe. Vermulan has fled Susuki every body that owns a Suzuki may have to do the same.

[BigG]

Ma new rear tyre was stolen from behind Barry's yesterday morning Pilot Road 2 and some other gear as well :angry2::angry2::angry2:

[MSTRS]

They store stuff outside? Oh dear...

[BigG]

They store stuff outside? Oh dear...

Courier left it outside daft buggers with no signature so they got to be liable eH!

[MSTRS]

You'd think so. But veeery slippery, these courier-types. Bugger G...gonna have a replacement in b4 the w/e?

[Dooly]

Courier left it outside daft buggers with no signature so they got to be liable eH!

Out the front on the roadside did they leave it?
We get couriers in here sometimes before 7am. Fortunately I'm always here, but thats poor form by the courier.

Getting a Pilot Power 2 fitted to the rear of the Duc tommorrow to match the PP2 I got on the front last week which has 0 miles on it due to the shit weather last weekend, so Yanis has got himself a decent Road 2 for the weekend now.:scooter::sunny:
I'm kinda funny with tyres, always get both done at the same time, whether one is needed or not.

[crazyhorse]

Out the front on the roadside did they leave it?
We get couriers in here sometimes before 7am. Fortunately I'm always here, but thats poor form by the courier.

Getting a Pilot Power 2 fitted to the rear of the Duc tommorrow to match the PP2 I got on the front last week which has 0 miles on it due to the shit weather last weekend, so Yanis has got himself a decent Road 2 for the weekend now.:scooter::sunny:
I'm kinda funny with tyres, always get both done at the same time, whether one is needed or not.

Well clearly you are earning too much $$$$$$ :)

[wickle]

Ma new rear tyre was stolen from behind Barry's yesterday morning Pilot Road 2 and some other gear as well :angry2::angry2::angry2:
used that excuse myself when I forgot to order stuff!

[Dooly]

Well clearly you are earning too much $$$$$$ :)

Can't take it with ya baby!!!:wari::lol::2thumbsup
And its a good cause.:scooter:

[crazyhorse]

Can't take it with ya baby!!!:wari::lol::2thumbsup
And its a good cause.:scooter:

Won't argue that one - it's your arse at stake :moon:

[MSTRS]

All you fellas and fellaesses that are replacing your rear tyres. If your old one is 18/55x17 and is at least wofable, can you let me know? An unemployed friend of mine would be most appreciative...

[GMcC]

Vermulan has fled Susuki every body that owns a Suzuki may have to do the same.

Perhaps he wis the culprit inside of your tyre then there Georgey :sweatdrop

[GMcC]

Is it ever, was thinking I should leave the work vehicle at work and ride in each day, but the straights are boring.
But never mind daylight saving in 4 weeks.:scooter::wari:

Your right on there Dooly !
The last few months have been Winterish so...........
Roll it on I say mate:yes:

Classic ride sounds like the go so could catchup @ monument ?

[GMcC]

Ma new rear tyre was stolen from behind Barry's yesterday morning Pilot Road 2 and some other gear as well :angry2::angry2::angry2:

WTF ? - aint he got guard dogs ?:crybaby:
That would be Fuckn typical Hastings:sick:

[Dooly]

Your right on there Dooly !
The last few months have been Winterish so...........
Roll it on I say mate:yes:

Classic ride sounds like the go so could catchup @ monument ?

Yep was gonna PM you.
Monument 12.30?

[Morepower]

All you fellas and fellaesses that are replacing your rear tyres. If your old one is 18/55x17 and is at least wofable, can you let me know? An unemployed friend of mine would be most appreciative...

Narrow tyre that then , like for a bicycle ??? :yes:

[yungatart]

Narrow tyre that then , like for a bicycle ??? :yes:

Yeah, umm, err, that would be a 180, I'm guessing.....so hard to get good help these days :innocent:

[BigG]

Got me second tyre fitted so now got to find time to put the wheel back on me bike. Didnt get as much discount as I thought I would get due to theft of the first one.
Hey Tony whare you get your tyre from the Honda Shop.

[schado]

Hello again folks. I have a specific query to pose to you all. Which of our ‘101km/h group’ thinks that I am ‘a bit dodgy’? I know that it’s a strange question to ask, but please know that it is even stranger to learn that there are some people that think you are ‘a bit dodgy’ !!!

Last week I learned that there was ‘talk’ that I was on home detention. Why on earth anyone would be talking about me in the first instance is beyond me, but, seeing that I have a pretty good sense of humour, I saw the funny side of this error of judgement and of facts.

However, my sense of humour has limitations, and those were reached when I learned that a couple of people were proactively investigating me by questioning my friend & landlord about me. What gives?

One of these people makes mention that I was ‘flashing around $100 bills’ WTF? I recall having 3 $100 bills in my wallet and pulling one of them out to buy a $3 drink (not a $16 snack) on one occasion and the following weekend I had to use one of the remaining two $100 bills to buy another $3 drink whilst out on a nice ride. THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS is not ‘flashing’ anything around. That’s far king dodgy? (Oh, and this was 4 or 5 months ago !!! wow)

There is also question on my income. Again... WTF? Even stranger is that I was already asked, and I answered as to ‘what I do’.

I was asked what the pills were that I am often seen taking and why I was taking them, so I answered openly and honestly that three years ago I had major lung surgery which has left me with permanent chronic pain syndrome. I did not go on to stating that I had to survive off of a sickness benefit immediately after surgery. Yes, I was very grateful for that backstop. And I wouldn’t hesitate to accept it again if ever I had reason and cause. I’m not ashamed and nor should I be. How much of my past must I really present to a casual riding group?

Look, I don’t pretend to be better than anyone, I don’t ask for anything, I don’t invite myself to peoples homes, I don’t ask questions about people in ‘our group’ and I don’t talk about people in ‘our group’ I don’t even involve myself in conversations about things that don’t concern me within the group. I don’t do drugs, I don’t drink alcohol (except for one handle of Tui last weekend) I don’t do crime and I don’t harm people.

Dale, Elvin and Tony have been actively friendly towards me. Tony is even helping me out by giving me a rear tyre:niceone: . Making it actually feel like a somewhat social group. Which for me is a definite bonus :yeah: because I was content with just having people to ride with.

So, one could imagine that my bubble was burst when I learned that people were snooping and spreading rumours about me. ME!!! :no:

I was so looking forward to riding (both rides) this weekend. Now I'm wondering - am I too ‘dodgy’ to attend? :confused:

If anyone really does feel that they need to know something about me, please just ask me. I refuse to be cast into Desperate Housewives. I don’t appreciate gossip !!! :ar15: :psst:

[robertydog]

Hello again folks. I have a specific query to pose to you all. Which of our ‘101km/h group’ thinks that I am ‘a bit dodgy’? I know that it’s a strange question to ask, but please know that it is even stranger to learn that there are some people that think you are ‘a bit dodgy’ !!!

Last week I learned that there was ‘talk’ that I was on home detention. Why on earth anyone would be talking about me in the first instance is beyond me, but, seeing that I have a pretty good sense of humour, I saw the funny side of this error of judgement and of facts.

However, my sense of humour has limitations, and those were reached when I learned that a couple of people were proactively investigating me by questioning my friend & landlord about me. What gives?

One of these people makes mention that I was ‘flashing around $100 bills’ WTF? I recall having 3 $100 bills in my wallet and pulling one of them out to buy a $3 drink (not a $16 snack) on one occasion and the following weekend I had to use one of the remaining two $100 bills to buy another $3 drink whilst out on a nice ride. THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS is not ‘flashing’ anything around. That’s far king dodgy? (Oh, and this was 4 or 5 months ago !!! wow)

There is also question on my income. Again... WTF? Even stranger is that I was already asked, and I answered as to ‘what I do’.

I was asked what the pills were that I am often seen taking and why I was taking them, so I answered openly and honestly that three years ago I had major lung surgery which has left me with permanent chronic pain syndrome. I did not go on to stating that I had to survive off of a sickness benefit immediately after surgery. Yes, I was very grateful for that backstop. And I wouldn’t hesitate to accept it again if ever I had reason and cause. I’m not ashamed and nor should I be. How much of my past must I really present to a casual riding group?

Look, I don’t pretend to be better than anyone, I don’t ask for anything, I don’t invite myself to peoples homes, I don’t ask questions about people in ‘our group’ and I don’t talk about people in ‘our group’ I don’t even involve myself in conversations about things that don’t concern me within the group. I don’t do drugs, I don’t drink alcohol (except for one handle of Tui last weekend) I don’t do crime and I don’t harm people.

Dale, Elvin and Tony have been actively friendly towards me. Tony is even helping me out by giving me a rear tyre:niceone: . Making it actually feel like a somewhat social group. Which for me is a definite bonus :yeah: because I was content with just having people to ride with.

So, one could imagine that my bubble was burst when I learned that people were snooping and spreading rumours about me. ME!!! :no:

I was so looking forward to riding (both rides) this weekend. Now I'm wondering - am I too ‘dodgy’ to attend? :confused:

If anyone really does feel that they need to know something about me, please just ask me. I refuse to be cast into Desperate Housewives. I don’t appreciate gossip !!! :ar15: :psst:

Ridden with you a few times now. I dont think you are dodgy. Cant say ive heard any of the gossip that you are saying. Had heard that you had gone overseas for a little while. If so, welcome back.

[Stickchick]

Geez dude, I don't know you at all but I know the HB crew and they are not ones to snoop into other peoples lives. I have had a chequered past before moving to Napier but no one ever pried into what my life was about unless I will willing to tell them. Maybe you should look outside the square or even KB for that matter.

just my 2c anyway. They are more of a help than a hinderance.

[schado]

Ridden with you a few times now. I dont think you are dodgy. Cant say ive heard any of the gossip that you are saying. Had heard that you had gone overseas for a little while. If so, welcome back.

Why thanks mate. I don't even feel dodgy lol

[GMcC]

12.30 monument be good Dooly
( what are we guna do with BigG`s "spare tyre" )

[robertydog]

Geez dude, I don't know you at all but I know the HB crew and they are not ones to snoop into other peoples lives. I have had a chequered past before moving to Napier but no one ever pried into what my life was about unless I will willing to tell them. Maybe you should look outside the square or even KB for that matter.

just my 2c anyway. They are more of a help than a hinderance.

I think we will keep you. Come back. Please please.:yes:

[robertydog]

Why thanks mate. I don't even feel dodgy lol

You need to harden up and don't worry about gossip. I got used to it a long long time ago.

[schado]

Geez dude, I don't know you at all but I know the HB crew and they are not ones to snoop into other peoples lives. I have had a chequered past before moving to Napier but no one ever pried into what my life was about unless I will willing to tell them. Maybe you should look outside the square or even KB for that matter.

just my 2c anyway. They are more of a help than a hinderance.

Hi Stickchich. Thanks for your 2c worth. Please, by no stretch am I accusing the HB crew of anything. If I believed that I wouldn't be riding with the HB crew... cos nobody is forcing me to ride with the crew. However, sadly I have learned for a fact that a rumour was created... and then questions about me were directed to my friend/landlord who attended a ride last weekend... along with the "a bit dodgy' part. Not by 'the crew', but rather... by a couple of people within the crew. I'm not parinoid nor jumping to conclusions. This is fact. Do they mean harm? I doubt it, but I'm sure that you'd agree that I do need to put the brakes on any spinning when it involves me. :yes: Cheers

[crazyhorse]

People talk. It was about me not so long ago :crybaby:

Get on ya bike, and ride. That is what life is about. Getting out there, having fun and doing it with a smile on your face :yes:

[Dooly]

Hey Yanis, we're all fucked in the head mate......so you'll be fine.:wari:

Actually, you did give me a hundy the other day.......hmm......you got a printing press at home?:blink:
Or running a counterfeit ring:sweatdrop:shutup::whocares:

Dont worry come ride with us its gonna be :sunny::sunny::sunny: this weekend

[robertydog]

People talk. It was about me not so long ago :crybaby:

Get on ya bike, and ride. That is what life is about. Getting out there, having fun and doing it with a smile on your face :yes:

How come i dont hear about the goss and have to read it all on here, weeks after it happened.:crybaby::crybaby:

[crazyhorse]

How come i dont hear about the goss and have to read it all on here, weeks after it happened.:crybaby::crybaby:

Probably cause you work too much :yes:

[robertydog]

Right back to biking.

Rode R1 yesterday for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks.

I miss my R1

[schado]

You need to harden up and don't worry about gossip. I got used to it a long long time ago.

LOL thanks for that advise. If the gossip infered that I was secretly a playboy giggilo after hours, or even that I had an R1 stashed in my garage that I wasn't telling anyone about... I would harden up and not take it personally.

But these guys are infering that I am a dodgy criminal which I do take personally, and am not yet hard enough to let go without a mention.

(you happen to have any anti-rumour-viagra you're not telling anyone about that you might share with me? :rolleyes:

[robertydog]

Probably cause you work too much :yes:

Well 2 weeks off from Monday. Getting some shrapnel removed.:sweatdrop

[Dooly]

Right back to biking.

Rode R1 yesterday for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks.

I miss my R1

Gonna ride my Duc on Sat, first time in 8 weeks.
Yeah its slow, but I'm kinda looking forward to it.:scooter::wari:

Maybe you could lend your R1 to Schado, he likes them and could keep it warm for you.:rockon:

[robertydog]

(you happen to have any anti-rumour-viagra you're not telling anyone about that you might share with me? :rolleyes:

Steinlarger

It cures everything:wari:

[robertydog]

Gonna ride my Duc on Sat, first time in 8 weeks.
Yeah its slow, but I'm kinda looking forward to it.:scooter::wari:

Will it start?

Maybe you could lend your R1 to Schado, he likes them and could keep it warm for you.:rockon:

he likes suzuki's to much



.....................:shutup:

[schado]

Hey Yanis, we're all fucked in the head mate......so you'll be fine.:wari:

Actually, you did give me a hundy the other day.......hmm......you got a printing press at home?:blink:
Or running a counterfeit ring:sweatdrop:shutup::whocares:

Dont worry come ride with us its gonna be :sunny::sunny::sunny: this weekend

Oh shit. It was too. Umm... well ahhh... you were charging me nearly 2/3's of that entire note for a couple of pieces of sticky paper which were only a little bigger than a postal stamp.

Oh wow man... ringring... brainstorm... more money to be made printing some of those :innocent:

[schado]

.....................:shutup:

Whu hoooooo !!! Yay and wicked !!! :wari:

That means "YES". Oh boy. I'm gonna have a great weekend after all :sunny:

[Charlied1]

Lorenzo to stay with Yamaha for 2010! If he can learn to stay on he will bring the best out of the Doc.

[schado]

People talk. It was about me not so long ago :crybaby:

Get on ya bike, and ride. That is what life is about. Getting out there, having fun and doing it with a smile on your face :yes:

Exactly what I thought I was doing all along - more than a smile too.

[stormy1]

Hey Schado, you get a group together and there will always be gossip.

Hey man, we just here to ride:scooter:, the more the merrier :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[schado]

Hey Schado, you get a group together and there will always be gossip.

Hey man, we just here to ride:scooter:, the more the merrier :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Hey Stormy1,

Yeah, sadly it appears so. Guess I just made it public knowledge that I don't like to be the victim. Now.... back to riding :D

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey Schado, you get a group together and there will always be gossip.

Hey man, we just here to ride:scooter:, the more the merrier :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Fuck I have never read anything like it. :shit:

We are here to ride and talk bikes. So get out and ride and talk bikes.


Good luck with the op Rob. Hope they pay you for the bits. They can reuse them mate.

Going to be a really nice weekend. I might go to Taupo for brunch on Saturday morning. If the cows behave. Will post here on Friday if I am going .

Nice to see you are still checking on the HB group Chicky. Time you came down and stayed for a while girl ??????

:wari: bring on the weekend. And stop working so hard Rob.......

[robertydog]

And stop working so hard Rob.......

Ive got to many "I wants"

[RDjase]

I don't even feel dodgy lol

See you on saturday schado, take some smaller notes to the classic club lol, you dont want to use up all there change mate :wari:

[schado]

See you on saturday schado, take some smaller notes to the classic club lol, you dont want to use up all there change mate :wari:

Will a couple of very small sized 'IOU for a drink' notes suffice? :rolleyes:

[schado]

So how was that for one nights entertainment? No bad huh? Feel free to thank me on Saturday... Entry to the circus is $100 per person and I’m the ‘a bit dodgy’ one with the ‘home detention’ bracelet on hehehe.

Night all, May your dreams be filled with Suzuki's and other good things ;):zzzz:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ive got to many "I wants"

Two things will fix that Rob

(1) “I do”
(2) A Zuki

Did ya get my PM?

[crazyhorse]

Going to be a really nice weekend. I might go to Taupo for brunch on Saturday morning. If the cows behave. Will post here on Friday if I am going .


I'd love to come, but will probably doing a service on my mean machine on Saturday morning. :clap:

[Dooly]

And stop working so hard Rob.......

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Oh, you're serious?:lol:

[Dooly]

May your dreams be filled with Suzuki's and other good things ;):zzzz:

Ummm........more like nightmares if its full of Zukis etc.:lol:

[Dooly]

I'd love to come, but will probably doing a service on my mean machine on Saturday morning. :clap:

Girls can do anything!!!:clap:

Hey that wont take long, you can make it to the CC ride by 1pm.

[Xan]

Oh the delicious irony, just caught up with some reading & I can't help myself, *******bikie complains about dodgy reputation*******, this should be on front page news!

Damn, wish I had a rap sheet & a few dodgy tats!

[robertydog]

Two things will fix that Rob

(1) “I do”
(2) A Zuki

Did ya get my PM?

yep cheers

[BigG]

Hello again folks. I have a specific query to pose to you all. Which of our ‘101km/h group’ thinks that I am ‘a bit dodgy’? I know that it’s a strange question to ask, but please know that it is even stranger to learn that there are some people that think you are ‘a bit dodgy’ !!!

Last week I learned that there was ‘talk’ that I was on home detention. Why on earth anyone would be talking about me in the first instance is beyond me, but, seeing that I have a pretty good sense of humour, I saw the funny side of this error of judgement and of facts.

However, my sense of humour has limitations, and those were reached when I learned that a couple of people were proactively investigating me by questioning my friend & landlord about me. What gives?

One of these people makes mention that I was ‘flashing around $100 bills’ WTF? I recall having 3 $100 bills in my wallet and pulling one of them out to buy a $3 drink (not a $16 snack) on one occasion and the following weekend I had to use one of the remaining two $100 bills to buy another $3 drink whilst out on a nice ride. THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS is not ‘flashing’ anything around. That’s far king dodgy? (Oh, and this was 4 or 5 months ago !!! wow)

There is also question on my income. Again... WTF? Even stranger is that I was already asked, and I answered as to ‘what I do’.

I was asked what the pills were that I am often seen taking and why I was taking them, so I answered openly and honestly that three years ago I had major lung surgery which has left me with permanent chronic pain syndrome. I did not go on to stating that I had to survive off of a sickness benefit immediately after surgery. Yes, I was very grateful for that backstop. And I wouldn’t hesitate to accept it again if ever I had reason and cause. I’m not ashamed and nor should I be. How much of my past must I really present to a casual riding group?

Look, I don’t pretend to be better than anyone, I don’t ask for anything, I don’t invite myself to peoples homes, I don’t ask questions about people in ‘our group’ and I don’t talk about people in ‘our group’ I don’t even involve myself in conversations about things that don’t concern me within the group. I don’t do drugs, I don’t drink alcohol (except for one handle of Tui last weekend) I don’t do crime and I don’t harm people.

Dale, Elvin and Tony have been actively friendly towards me. Tony is even helping me out by giving me a rear tyre:niceone: . Making it actually feel like a somewhat social group. Which for me is a definite bonus :yeah: because I was content with just having people to ride with.

So, one could imagine that my bubble was burst when I learned that people were snooping and spreading rumours about me. ME!!! :no:

I was so looking forward to riding (both rides) this weekend. Now I'm wondering - am I too ‘dodgy’ to attend? :confused:

If anyone really does feel that they need to know something about me, please just ask me. I refuse to be cast into Desperate Housewives. I don’t appreciate gossip !!! :ar15: :psst: Build a bridge and get over it. Ya didnt get my tyre did ya, na just jokeing.


12.30 monument be good Dooly
( what are we guna do with BigG`s "spare tyre" ) So it was you was it ?


You need to harden up and don't worry about gossip. I got used to it a long long time ago. So please tell, what you bin up to.


Lorenzo to stay with Yamaha for 2010! If he can learn to stay on he will bring the best out of the Doc. There was talk of him going to Dukati


Fuck I have never read anything like it. :shit:

Steve !


Girls can do anything!!!:clap:

Untrue Statement Tony

[Dooly]

Untrue Statement Tony

Shit G, Crazylady's gonna get you again.............:clap::lol:

[Dooly]

Hey Tony whare you get your tyre from the Honda Shop.

Yep, Hastings Honda.
Dunno how much either, just told him make it a sharp price.
The bill comes, office lady pays it, end of.:clap:

[MSTRS]

Damn, wish I had a rap sheet & a few dodgy tats!

I know some...people. It could be arranged...



( what are we guna do with BigG`s "spare tyre" )

Too tempting...if he can still get his jacket done up, does it really matter:lol:

[NZsarge]

Well 2 weeks off from Monday. Getting some shrapnel removed.:sweatdrop

If that bike of yours need a run you know who to call...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

[QUOTE=BigG;1129374628]

Steve !


:Oops: Sorry G

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I'd love to come, but will probably doing a service on my mean machine on Saturday morning. :clap:

No problem. You gota do what you gota do. Plenty of rides on over the weekend so you will get a few in. I can’t do most of the rides cos of work and family stuff.

At this stage I would plan on leaving the Bay View BP at 9 am. Taupo for lunch and home. Anyone wanting to come just turn up as Mary and I hope to do this. You in W?

If I have problems with da cows I will not turn up so you can go or change plans or what ever. If wet we might only go as far as Tarawera. Good food there.
Will update Friday night

[crazyhorse]

No problem. You gota do what you gota do. Plenty of rides on over the weekend so you will get a few in. I can’t do most of the rides cos of work and family stuff.

At this stage I would plan on leaving the Bay View BP at 9 am. Taupo for lunch and home. Anyone wanting to come just turn up as Mary and I hope to do this. You in W?

If I have problems with da cows I will not turn up so you can go or change plans or what ever. If wet we might only go as far as Tarawera. Good food there.
Will update Friday night

I am seriously considering the ride -the oil change can wait.............. maybe :(

[crazyhorse]

Girls can do anything!!!:clap:



Untrue Statement Tony

Actually, you are right Big G ..... we cannot stand and pee :rofl: :laugh: :yes:

[schado]

Oh the delicious irony, just caught up with some reading & I can't help myself, *******bikie complains about dodgy reputation*******, this should be on front page news!

Damn, wish I had a rap sheet & a few dodgy tats!

Holy shit !!! I'm a bikie? Runs out to garage to look at Suzuki, runs back, runs back out, runs back... oh dear, I am a bikie :cool:

[Dooly]

Actually, you are right Big G ..... we cannot stand and pee :rofl: :laugh: :yes:

Well you can actually.
It just aint a pretty sight.:clap:

[schado]

[QUOTE=BigG;1129374628] Build a bridge and get over it. Ya didnt get my tyre did ya, na just jokeing.

[SIZE="4"]Way past building a bridge now mate... nearing time to start 'playing bridge' :(

[schado]

Well you can actually.
It just aint a pretty sight.:clap:

That doesn't include 'pissing people off' does it? Cos some girls have mastered that - and that aint a pretty sight either :girlfight:

[Dooly]

That doesn't include 'pissing people off' does it? Cos some girls have mastered that - and that aint a pretty sight either :girlfight:

I guess its better than being pissed on..........but each to their own.:lol:
I knew a chick that used to...........umm.......maybe another time.....:eek::gob:

[MSTRS]

I guess its better than being pissed on..........but each to their own.:lol:
I knew a chick that used to...........umm.......maybe another time.....:eek::gob:

Pure gold....en etc

[schado]

Pure gold....en etc

Hope no one is predicting showers on the weekend :blink:

[Dooly]

Hope no one is predicting showers on the weekend :blink:

For a fee perhaps?

And Silence, is'nt it?:lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Pure gold....en etc

This would be a new low for this thread.

I have just been down to the workshop John and found a Pilot road2 that I took off the gixxer a while back. It is a 190. I ran the gage over it. In the middle at the worst wear point it show 2-21/2 mm and gets better as it goes out. You would get a warrant with it. Also have a pilot sport, the same for the front. Do you want me to send them in with Patrick over the weekend? I took them off after a few track days as Mary and I went to Auckland and wanted new rubber for the trip. Yours if you want them.

And some can Crazyhorse. :rolleyes:

[v8s&2wheels]

Nice day for a ride guys - minus the farkin wind. Got up tihs morning and thought sweet as beauty day for a ride. Now the winds picked up big time i dont want to leave the house.

This wind could pick up one of those heavy bikes - harleys i think they call them.

[MSTRS]

Thanks Steve - it is for Jan. I don't think his RF will take a 190 tho...

[Spyke]

ah get over the wind. i'm doing just fine on my scooter! but I'm only going 50

[v8s&2wheels]

ah get over the wind. i'm doing just fine on my scooter! but I'm only going 50

not sure what part of napier your in (closed in or not), but im right by the beach and it is howling!

True i should harden up. But this wind is just too strong to enjoy a nice ride.

[Ypawa]

:chase:... wota pussy, its windy here in CHB, went dwn the Tak plains to vzit my mum at the local cemetery 2day, gee and neither me nor my bike got piked up by the wind :bleh::lol:

[v8s&2wheels]

:chase:... wota pussy, its windy here in CHB, went dwn the Tak plains to vzit my mum at the local cemetery 2day, gee and neither me nor my bike got piked up by the wind :bleh::lol:

fark sounds like i am a pussy then lol. been looking at different ways i can improve my bike (on the net) without getting too expensive. Not much is coming up. Sad to say but i think im happy with my bike the way it is.

[BigG]

I know some...people. It could be arranged...



Too tempting...if he can still get his jacket done up, does it really matter:lol: After a big feed I do find it hard and I cant bend down to fasten me boots....HaHa


Well you can actually.
It just aint a pretty sight.:clap:I didnt quite meen that sort of thing, I bet I'm the only bloke that doesnt have to stop for one, that is while riding.:lol:

[Spyke]

fark sounds like i am a pussy then lol. been looking at different ways i can improve my bike (on the net) without getting too expensive. Not much is coming up. Sad to say but i think im happy with my bike the way it is.

best way to improve the bike is the rider lol :Pokey: :first:

I rode back from school (napier boys') to taradale. I don't think you would enjoy an open road ride, but because my scooter is so slow it added a bit of the old fun factor

[GMcC]

Like wise Gary.

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

Here is a few etc One from Taupo earlier and rest from Manfield

[grusomhat]

fark sounds like i am a pussy then lol. been looking at different ways i can improve my bike (on the net) without getting too expensive. Not much is coming up. Sad to say but i think im happy with my bike the way it is.

Heh

Sitting my full tomorrow. If it's still this windy I'm gonna be pissed! Should be good though, and can't wait to get out on the 600!

[stormy1]

Heh

Sitting my full tomorrow. If it's still this windy I'm gonna be pissed! Should be good though, and can't wait to get out on the 600!

:clap: You will get to take the training wheels off!

[crazyhorse]

Heh

Sitting my full tomorrow. If it's still this windy I'm gonna be pissed! Should be good though, and can't wait to get out on the 600!

All the very best. So far, no wind. Hope it stays away long enough for you.

There was a weather warning out for yesterday, advising motorcyclists to stay off the roads. There is wind, and there is WIND - yesterday was gale force, so personally, unless you want to encourage accidents, you won't catch me riding in those conditions. However, I do agree, the more riding you do in wind, rain or on gravel, the better rider you will become. :2thumbsup

[Wasp27]

No problem. You gota do what you gota do.......... You in W?

You know me........ I'm always in.........just vary the depth from day to day. just to keep things interesting :msn-wink: :laugh:

[BigG]

Cant you people Sleep

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Heh

Sitting my full tomorrow. If it's still this windy I'm gonna be pissed! Should be good though, and can't wait to get out on the 600!

Good luck. No wind so far. :banana: Go the 600 :2thumbsup

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You know me........ I'm always in.........just vary the depth from day to day. just to keep things interesting :msn-wink: :laugh:

Good man. As long as the nose stays above it, it is manageable.
See you at 9 tomorrow. Looks like it is going to be a sweet day for a ride. :beer:


I will be in town to get stuff for docking so might drop in for a cuppa this avo. You got nice Tea at work Mr W?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

However, I do agree, the more riding you do in wind, rain or on gravel, the better rider you will become. :2thumbsup

This I agree with. Cos when you are away from home and it turns to shit you gota ride in it. So best you have experience close to home. :2thumbsup

[grusomhat]

Thanks guys. Leaving in an hour or so and that wind has picked up but ahh bugger it will make the test more interesting. I've heared that I've got to point at hazards; sounds dangerous!

[v8s&2wheels]

Thanks guys. Leaving in an hour or so and that wind has picked up but ahh bugger it will make the test more interesting. I've heared that I've got to point at hazards; sounds dangerous!

good luck mate should be a piece of piss. beauty day for it too.

[grusomhat]

good luck mate should be a piece of piss. beauty day for it too.

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D

Now for the more painful part; Insurance :crybaby:

[NZsarge]

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D


Congrats. :niceone:

[BigG]

Fatal Crash HW 50 Not far from the Cart track, do no what was involved but had to take a flipping big Detour. RIP.

[BigG]

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D

Now for the more painful part; Insurance :crybaby: Well done you now legal to ride yer 600 eH!

[grusomhat]

Well done you now legal to ride yer 600 eH!

Fuck Yeah!

[crazyhorse]

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D

Now for the more painful part; Insurance :crybaby:

:clap: :clap: well done mate. Welcome to the next challenge in your motorcycling career. Just keep it upright and have fun :niceone:

[Charlied1]

Nothing like knocking off early and heading off out. Middle Rd , Otane ,Argyle Rd , Bridge Pa - Havelock 115 km of bliss and no tin tops. What would they give for that on the other side of the planet?

[GMcC]

No problem. You gota do what you gota do. Plenty of rides on over the weekend so you will get a few in. I can’t do most of the rides cos of work and family stuff.

At this stage I would plan on leaving the Bay View BP at 9 am. Taupo for lunch and home. Anyone wanting to come just turn up as Mary and I hope to do this. You in W?

If I have problems with da cows I will not turn up so you can go or change plans or what ever. If wet we might only go as far as Tarawera. Good food there.
Will update Friday night

Steve - we proly tag along twoup too ..........Mate n his other also - they guna stay over up thata ways
So see you at BP BV 9.00 unless turns to crap

[v8s&2wheels]

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D

Now for the more painful part; Insurance :crybaby:

Congrats. best we go for a ride sometime then ae?

[one fast tl1ooo]

Beauty all-fucking right!

I am now a fully fledged card(well bit of paper atm) carrying member!

Man am I happy :D

Now for the more painful part; Insurance :crybaby:

Well done dude, Now you can come ridin with us:banana:

[grusomhat]

Congrats. best we go for a ride sometime then ae?

ASAP! I've got a few rides by myself first to get used to and I'll be sweet for a ride. How does next weekend sound? :D

Is that 'round the lake ride still gonna happen?

[BigG]

ASAP! I've got a few rides by myself first to get used to and I'll be sweet for a ride. How does next weekend sound? :D

Is that 'round the lake ride still gonna happen?

Dont let the tetestarone get to you you take it easy and dont push it to keep up. Get a few good rides under yer belt.

[Xan]

So is there a ride tomorrow pm for those of us who can't write off a whole day going to Taupo? Must be someone leaving somewhere at 1pm in the time-honoured fashion? I can't keep track of the where though, old brain not too good at info retention.....

[wickle]

So is there a ride tomorrow pm for those of us who can't write off a whole day going to Taupo? Must be someone leaving somewhere at 1pm in the time-honoured fashion? I can't keep track of the where though, old brain not too good at info retention.....
Classic Club 1pm BP Clive, last Saturday of month.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Steve - we proly tag along twoup too ..........Mate n his other also - they guna stay over up thata ways
So see you at BP BV 9.00 unless turns to crap

That would be great Gary. A slower ride for Mary and I. The rules for the ride tomorrow are… Ride at what ever speed you like and we can regroup at the summit kiosk and then at the food court in Taupo for brunch.

Home by 2 for me. Got a young lady to give riding lessons to here on the farm. Looking forward to it. W &D are comin. Hope to leave at 9 so try and be there by 8.55am fueled up. Cheers all

Are you up country for the weekend Dale?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So is there a ride tomorrow pm for those of us who can't write off a whole day going to Taupo? Must be someone leaving somewhere at 1pm in the time-honoured fashion? I can't keep track of the where though, old brain not too good at info retention.....

Leavein at 9 back by 2pm for me. Hour twenty up and back Gives an hour and a half to two hours to sit around in the sun and talk bikes and the usual crap. So not all day but I think the Classic club ride is on..... PM Tony.....

Edir See above............

[Gixxer 4 ever]

ASAP! I've got a few rides by myself first to get used to and I'll be sweet for a ride. How does next weekend sound? :D

Is that 'round the lake ride still gonna happen?

A few of us are going to Taupo tomorrow. Some of us are two up so it will be a slower ride on my part. If you have your insurance sorted come along. Leave Bay view BP 9am. :2thumbsup

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Nice to see you in town today Dave. ( Morepower) All be it at a distance. I didn't recognize your work car but at a second look I realised it was you. :cool: You wouldn't have recognised the plain stock SV1000s? :2thumbsup

[stormy1]

Are you up country for the weekend Dale?

Yeah mate will be in Gisborne for the weekend and Rotorua the next ... sigh

[louieville]

hey is there a group of people headn to the kiwi? me and a few others might be keen to ride with rather then just the 3 of us

[grusomhat]

A few of us are going to Taupo tomorrow. Some of us are two up so it will be a slower ride on my part. If you have your insurance sorted come along. Leave Bay view BP 9am. :2thumbsup

Tempting, but I'm gonna go for a blat with my dad and get used to the bike.

I'll be along to most rides from next week or so though. This beautiful sunny weather is too much to ignore.

[crazyhorse]

hey is there a group of people headn to the kiwi? me and a few others might be keen to ride with rather then just the 3 of us

I'm going, but won't be leaving until early Saturday. I suppose you want to ride up Friday?

[buell]

hey is there a group of people headn to the kiwi? me and a few others might be keen to ride with rather then just the 3 of us
A few of us are meeting up with a KB group :ride:comin up from Palmy( I think they are still comin) on friday am some time. Will post up here with some more news in the next few days

[Coldrider]

hey is there a group of people headn to the kiwi? me and a few others might be keen to ride with rather then just the 3 of us

Heading over the Annie mid Friday afternoon if your interested.

[BigG]

Whoooo HB Finaly won a game from behind. :2thumbsup

[Dooly]

Reminder, Classic club ride today for all those who are'nt going to Taupo.
BP Clive 1pm as said above.

Always a nice jaunt, and you dont have to stick with the oldies at a sedate pace.:clap:

Always good to check out the bikes at the clubrooms afterwards.

[Dooly]

I'll be along to most rides from next week or so though. This beautiful sunny weather is too much to ignore.

Sounds good. Our weekend rides are awesome.
We got a good crew and summer's coming............:banana:

[louieville]

choise ive got the friday off. and i think we are lookin to get away late morning or so, how much of the annie is still shingle? i havent been up there for a couple of years

[BigG]

choise ive got the friday off. and i think we are lookin to get away late morning or so, how much of the annie is still shingle? i havent been up there for a couple of years Its the same as you would remember it, the State has taken over the Road now so should see it sealed all the way in about 2030 HaHaHa

[Coldrider]

choise ive got the friday off. and i think we are lookin to get away late morning or so, how much of the annie is still shingle? i havent been up there for a couple of years
Last years Cold Kiwi was the last time I've been over the Annie, road works on the other side, there was 15k of gravel this side, 30k of gravel the other side, less what has been sealed in the last year, but is usually pretty sweet apart from ruts. It's little more than 2 hours non stop to to the Oasis.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Now that was a nice ride. Thanks for the company you guys. A great feed at the pub&grub.
A bit cooler at the Taupo end but a great day.

3 bacon so the rest of you should have been free of them. :rolleyes:

Whooo whooo bring on the summer :banana:

[one fast tl1ooo]

:cool: sounds like you had a nice ride, I have got my little one for the weekend,
but hope to make the bf ride

[crazyhorse]

Not good listening to the news today. My thoughts go out to the people on the ride and the families concerned.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not good listening to the news today. My thoughts go out to the people on the ride and the families concerned.

I am sorry but I have no idea what this is about. I realise it is not good but could you PM or leave a message here for others. I might be the only one that doesn’t know and if that is the case I am sorry but I have not listened to the news since yesterday avo. I have looked in the other parts of KB for info but didn’t find any reference to any accidents yesterday. Or just point to a thread. Thanks and I am sorry if my asking has caused any more grief.

[chanceyy]

Pm sent to gixxer

[crazyhorse]

Was done already.

Reminder to those wanting to get out today. Burger Fuel Ride on at 11 am from Napier Burger Fuel. I'm certain the pace will be abit more sedate today :niceone:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Yeeee Haaaa I will be there today, Just headin out to shed to check sum bolts on my bike, he he he,

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Was done already.

Reminder to those wanting to get out today. Burger Fuel Ride on at 11 am from Napier Burger Fuel. I'm certain the pace will be abit more sedate today :niceone:

Thaks for the PMs.

[BigG]

Had a good ride out yesterday with the Warriors got some good footage, did the Kahuraniki Loop and stoped for a little drink at the Patangata. Sadly it was the last we would see of one dood the group that left before us but not with our group came off and died at the scene, condolances to the Family and freinds Middle Road clames another. We were turned around and went back down Middle Road certainley flattens your Spirit cant get over this one for some reason.

[one fast tl1ooo]

That is sad, and never nice to hear a biker has died on one of our roads

[Gixxer 4 ever]

cant get over this one for some reason.

This is tuff G. Our support is with you mate. It is hard to come to terms with this stuff and we all need to think about life. Take care George.
In God we trust mate.