Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[NZsarge]

Any plans for the ride today?

Chicky has never been up the Wairoa road. Could be a plan?
How bad is the wind out your way W ?

Is it windy?? damn I thought about heading that way....How windy?

[BigG]

Aint no wind in Havelock apart from after have had me Beans.:shutup:

[NZsarge]

Aint no wind in Havelock apart from after have had me Beans.:shutup:

.:lol: :clap: cool, cheers....might get on my bike i think.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Nice ride people. Off out but that was great.:yes:

I spoke too soon Dooly. Had a wicked tank slapper coming in to our valley on the way home. my fault cos I was scooting along and went to full noise and passed a van. That piece of road has a bad ripple in it and at 120 mph it just went nuts. My wrists,still, actually hurt.

But what a great day.

Looks like we have lost our Chicky to the H/D. She had a big grin when I saw her. Good stuff Chicky. You will be out setting da pace soon.

Have a nice day tomorrow everyone. Cheers and thanks for a great day.

Edit I love ridin.................

[BigG]

Yes another awesome ride, still lots of bumps on the road good to see constable Keith setting the pace on the way back, farout what anice bike:gob: I never new they made Gixxers like that, got all the gear to. some more photos to have a look at.:yes:

[BigG]

Some more photos, bud looks like he's had to many Speights and we havn't got into the pub yet. Carnalee looked comfortable on your bike, I won't tell him you were scratching his pegs on the corners though:rockon:

[Stickchick]

I have to say I have missed my saturday rides with you lot. Thanks heaps Wasp for the ride the H/D is an amazing bike to be pillion on....could have quite nicely gone to sleep. A HUGE thanks to Gixxer and Mary for their hospitality and big hugs to Gixxer for the lessons. I had a ball and can't wait to come out to do it again. Unfortunately I won't be there next weekend due to going down to Wellington to spend my birthday with my twin. Can't break tradition just because I moved I reckon.

Hope your wrist is ok Gixxer. See what happens when Mary or I aren't on the back to make you behave hehehehe. Nice Wheelies Speights_bud don't think Carnalee saw those.

[Dooly]

I spoke too soon Dooly. Had a wicked tank slapper coming in to our valley on the way home. my fault cos I was scooting along and went to full noise and passed a van. That piece of road has a bad ripple in it and at 120 mph it just went nuts. My wrists,still, actually hurt.

Must of been a bad one to hurt your wrist.
Seems to be the in thing.
As I told you, I had another tank slapper today too, same bloody spot as last time we rode there. At least I saw the reason this time, nasty lump in the road. A good ride today tho.
Jason's Gixxer sure is nice, with all the fruit on it.
I enjoyed the fast blast from Elsthorpe to Patangata, still a dodgy bit of road in places, but magic none the less.

Did anyone take note what was going on with the patched gang members and the bikes on the side of the road on the way back?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Did anyone take note what was going on with the patched gang members and the bikes on the side of the road on the way back?

I noted a cross on the left side of the road. I assume it was a memorial "ride out" or similar. I slowed down and gave a acknowledgement wave and got nothin back. Shame really cos I do care about others.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I had a ball and can't wait to come out to do it again. Unfortunately I won't be there next weekend due to going down to Wellington to spend my birthday with my twin. Can't break tradition just because I moved I reckon.

Hope your wrist is ok Gixxer. See what happens when Mary or I aren't on the back to make you behave hehehehe. Nice Wheelies Speights_bud don't think Carnalee saw those.

Was great to have you out Chicky. You need to do it often and we will get you up to speed in no time. It was great fun. Happy movin tomorrow.

That H/D is cool but we only say that in a whisper incase Wasp hears us.

Yep I need the stabalizing influance of a good woman on the back. :shutup:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Is it windy?? damn I thought about heading that way....How windy?

Turns out there was no wind. So where the bloody hell were you?

[BigG]

Hope yo don't mind Speights_bud but it looks like you sucked instead of blew.:doctor: :Pokey:

[yungatart]

Sounds like you guys had a good ride. Damn, I hate missing out! And it is too blardy cold to ride today!:yes:
Rockquest heats were great, alas hxc and his band didn't qualify for regionals this year. I don't know why, they were way better than lots who did. Thats the way the cookie crumbles I guess.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hope yo don't mind Speights_bud but it looks like you sucked instead of blew.:doctor: :Pokey:

:rofl: :rofl:
I think it was the excitement of getting his hands on the Bandit. You are one brave man Lee. So how did you feel when you got to the turn off and found he wasn't there? Heart stopping moment?
I kept and eye on him and he almost behaved. :spanking: He saved the rubber on the front for another day :o

[Wasp27]

That H/D is cool but needs the stabilizing influence of a good woman on the back. :shutup:

Yeah right on there big guy......couldn't have said it better myself:innocent: :msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=Gixxer 4 ever;1089250]Nice ride people. Off out but that was great.:yes:

I spoke too soon Dooly. Had a wicked tank slapper coming in to our valley on the way home. my fault cos I was scooting along and went to full noise and passed a van. That piece of road has a bad ripple in it and at 120 mph it just went nuts. My wrists,still, actually hurt.

Glad to here you did'nt bin it:yes:

[Stickchick]

How is your wrist today Gixxer? No permanent damage I hope? Guess what its raining and you guys must be pleased!!!

Was thinking to myself this morning..should have asked to stay another night hehehehehe.....So itching to get back on that bike

[NZsarge]

Yes another awesome ride, still lots of bumps on the road good to see constable Keith setting the pace on the way back, farout what anice bike:gob: I never new they made Gixxers like that, got all the gear to. some more photos to have a look at.:yes:

Yeah....Nice Suzuki.....owww, that hurt sayin that:pinch: don't spread it that i'm sayin such things or i'll get asked to hand my bike back:shifty: :sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

Turns out there was no wind. So where the bloody hell were you?

Getting wet dammit! Man that sucks!:crybaby:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

[QUOTE=Gixxer 4 ever;1089250]

Glad to here you did'nt bin it:yes:

Was scary. A tank slapper at speed is not fun. I was amazed how violent it was. Didn't want to bin it so just hung on and left the power on. Adrenalin rush for sure. Still buzzing.

[NZsarge]

Was scary. A tank slapper at speed is not fun. I was amazed how violent it was. Didn't want to bin it so just hung on and left the power on. Adrenalin rush for sure. Still buzzing.[/QUOTE]

Well done mate....well done:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

How is your wrist today Gixxer? No permanent damage I hope? Guess what its raining and you guys must be pleased!!!

Was thinking to myself this morning..should have asked to stay another night hehehehehe.....So itching to get back on that bike

You have no idea how pleased. Fire is on the soup is eaten a movie is playing Martin is in town the rain is falling..There use to be a song that went somethin like........All I need is the air that I breath................... well that's my place at this point in time.

You should have stayed. Aren't you moving today? The more you can ride like yesterday the better it is going to be. Janet is happy to let us use the 250 so you will have a bike for the road till yours gets here. It was great to see you doin so well.

Wrists are good. Still buzzing from the adrenalin rush. What a rush but lets not do it agian for a while....... I love riding...................

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yeah right on there big guy......couldn't have said it better myself:innocent: :msn-wink:

:shutup: :rolleyes:

[MSTRS]

...a song that went somethin like........All I need is the air that I breath...................

Yep. The Hollies

[Stickchick]

:shutup: :rolleyes:

Yep all moved in now. Lucky this lady was willing to leave her furniture for me othewise I might have been in trouble. Now have to work a way of getting my stuff from Wellington.

Thanks Tart for letting my use your bike...I only dropped the farm bike once :shutup:

[BigG]

Yep. The Hollies Stevee Wonder, Steeve Nicks, Stevveeee........ you'll have to do a stage show, maybe you should have been at the quest, bin to the copy cat Bee Gee's as well, tank slapers and rain, wow it could be an awesome event. Lee blowing fire, carne on the Fiddle I could go on:shutup: :shutup: . Take it easy Guys we dont want to loose anybody.

[speights_bud]

Well i definatly enjoyed the ride on sat, it's fun getting to ride with pretty looking bikes once a week :), but my highlight would be the ride home, which i duely enjoyed thanks to lee :2thumbsup:. However i once again feel disgusted with the lack of power, handling, suspension etc upon retuning to my faithful old 250. But the legal stuff must be abided by :( It's definalty a matter of time before getting my full licence before doing the upgrade thing :).

Hope to see you all next week :scooter:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thanks Tart for letting my use your bike...I only dropped the farm bike once :shutup:

Like that comment will help Chicky.

Your own space aye :banana: Still I know you will miss Jack.
Post a question on KB and see if anyone is coming up with an empty van or something. Might get your stuff up that way.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Well i definatly enjoyed the ride on sat, it's fun getting to ride with pretty looking bikes once a week :), :scooter:

I know that feeling. Some of them bikes are so nice. I feel a bit left out with the old Gixxer.
Might have to bling it up with some chrome and park it on the other side of the road to get it noticed :innocent:

[Wasp27]

Might have to bling it up with some chrome and park it on the other side of the road to get it noticed :innocent:

Yeah right..... You could try inverting it.........I know thats worth a giggle:innocent: :msn-wink:

[Stickchick]

Like that comment will help Chicky.

Your own space aye :banana: Still I know you will miss Jack.
Post a question on KB and see if anyone is coming up with an empty van or something. Might get your stuff up that way.

Its alright Tart I was stationery at the time :innocent: :yes: hehehehee

yeah will do but I have to wait for the lady to ring my from overseas so I know roughly whtn she is coming back so then i can be better organized

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:banana: Rain :wari:



Clean roads next weekend

:Oops: Better go back to work :)

[Stickchick]

:banana: Rain :wari:



Clean roads next weekend

:Oops: Better go back to work :)

The funniest thing is I can actually see you doing a funny little dance too :yes: :lol: :2thumbsup

[Dooly]

:banana: Rain :wari:

You can all thank me for the rain.

I paid for a water truck to fill our tanks on Tuesday, which of course meant that it was bound to rain and the tanks overflowing.........

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You can all thank me for the rain.

I paid for a water truck to fill our tanks on Tuesday, which of course meant that it was bound to rain and the tanks overflowing.........

Yea you silly prick. Why the hell didn't you pay for the rain in January and February and March and April. :bash:

I don't know. Bloody hard to get good staff. :angry2:

Your a good man Dooly :yes:

[robertydog]

You can all thank me for the rain.

I paid for a water truck to fill our tanks on Tuesday, which of course meant that it was bound to rain and the tanks overflowing.........


Yea you silly prick. Why the hell didn't you pay for the rain in January and February and March and April. :bash:

I don't know. Bloody hard to get good staff. :angry2:

Your a good man Dooly :yes:

If you guys want some water, ive got plenty around here at the moment.:whistle:

[Dooly]

Yea you silly prick. Why the hell didn't you pay for the rain in January and February and March and April. :bash:

I don't know. Bloody hard to get good staff. :angry2:

Your a good man Dooly :yes:

I should of used my brain and realised that whenever some friends of ours get their tanks filled at Sherenden it always rains.
They had it done recently, so I found out!

Oh well, I will accept koha for the rain now please.........:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I should of used my brain and realised that whenever some friends of ours get their tanks filled at Sherenden it always rains.
They had it done recently, so I found out!

Oh well, I will accept koha for the rain now please.........:yes:

:shit: You got it in advance. You got to lead the ride last week :innocent:

Sheesh. :dodge:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If you guys want some water, ive got plenty around here at the moment.:whistle:

Send it over mate. Don't tell Dooly cos he will charge you for the privilege.

[Dooly]

Next everyone will be moaning that we've got too much rain.

It can rain all week, every week, for months, as long as its fine on Saturdays.:yes:

[BigG]

Ok, Ok Ok you guys stop bleedin rain dancing cos I wana go for a ride this Sat. :woohoo: :woohoo: :bleh: :beer:

[BigG]

Ware were you dogy on sat Yamaha needed your support. Did anyone watch the last 5 laps of the Moto GP, it's the best bit of diceing Ive seen in ages apart from last Saterday.:scooter: :rockon:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The funniest thing is I can actually see you doing a funny little dance too :yes: :lol: :2thumbsup

:Oops: I had no cloths on when I did it. Sorry Chicky didn't, know you was looking :jerry:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

it's the best bit of diceing Ive seen in ages apart from last Saterday.:scooter: :rockon:

Yep Speights _bud needs his wings clipped. God what is he going to be like when he has a bike he doesn't have to worry about.

[robertydog]

Ware were you dogy on sat Yamaha needed your support. Did anyone watch the last 5 laps of the Moto GP, it's the best bit of diceing Ive seen in ages apart from last Saterday.:scooter: :rockon:

I was out shooting people with paint balls. Getting on top of all the pay backs. And then we did a bit of :drinkup: then a bit of :sleep:

Motogp was the best bit of racing ive seen from them guys for a while. Who said the 800s were looking boring.

[speights_bud]

Yep Speights _bud needs his wings clipped. God what is he going to be like when he has a bike he doesn't have to worry about.
Agreed :slap: Before it bites me.

[Stickchick]

:Oops: I had no cloths on when I did it. Sorry Chicky didn't, know you was looking :jerry:

Not being rude or anything but EWWWWWW!!! Thats a little too much information.:nono:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hmmmm Do I see rain for Saturday. :slap:

Bloody rain :dodge: :rofl:

Aye Dooly.....don't fill your tanks mate. It's going to rain :innocent:

[Stickchick]

Hmmmm Do I see rain for Saturday. :slap:

Bloody rain :dodge: :rofl:

Aye Dooly.....don't fill your tanks mate. It's going to rain :innocent:

hehehehe its karma, you guys aren't supposed to ride without me :innocent:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

hehehehe its karma, you guys aren't supposed to ride without me :innocent:

Looks that way Chicky.

No one said we couldn't ride in the rain.

Ummm I had you down for the big city tonight. Must have got the wrong day aye. Or you are late :laugh:

[Stickchick]

Looks that way Chicky.

No one said we couldn't ride in the rain.

Ummm I had you down for the big city tonight. Must have got the wrong day aye. Or you are late :laugh:

Not late...I fly down tomorrow after work...Hope its not blowing a gale cause I'm not that flash when it comes to flying:sick:

[BigG]

Not late...I fly down tomorrow after work...Hope its not blowing a gale cause I'm not that flash when it comes to flying:sick:
Stick means you dont ride fast enough Steve, I saw you flying last saterday. Dont be rood stick:dodge:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Can't comment on the flying thing chicky. Never been in a plane myself. From What I have seen the patch of dirt around Wellington isn't too big. Could be tricky putting a plane on it in the wind. Could it make you :puke:

Hahahaha What could you mean G? :nono:
I wasn't going any faster than you cos I didn't pass you on the way to the pub. :rolleyes: I only ride a little 750 so it is hard to keep up at the best of times.

[Stickchick]

:innocent:
Stick means you dont ride fast enough Steve, I saw you flying last saterday. Dont be rood stick:dodge:

I'm never rude to Steve :innocent: , I still want my riding lessons :scooter: :Punk: :Punk: and driving lesssons too

[BigG]

Just sent off my request to manufacture my new Plate, be here in 14 days, what is it you ask? well what do you think it will be I say?

[BigG]

:innocent:

I'm never rude to Steve :innocent: , I still want my riding lessons :scooter: :Punk: :Punk: and driving lesssons too I read that you are doing realy good, Steve must be a good teacher. What about the flying lessons then.:bleh:

[Stickchick]

Just sent off my request to manufacture my new Plate, be here in 14 days, what is it you ask? well what do you think it will be I say?

Ummm my blonde guess would be "BigG"....How much are personalised plates for bikes anywoo, if you don't mind me asking?

[Stickchick]

I read that you are doing realy good, Steve must be a good teacher. What about the flying lessons then.:bleh:

He is an AWESOME teacher, makes you feel really relaxed and doesn't push you too hard, just lets you go with whatever you are comfortable with and also doesn't overload me with too much info which is really good for me being blonde and all:yes:

I like to be on firm ground so no flying lessons will be required

[BigG]

Ummm my blonde guess would be "BigG"....How much are personalised plates for bikes anywoo, if you don't mind me asking? Near enough, wasnt hard eh, $699.00 inc GST. The buisness bought it for me aint I lucky.:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:innocent:

I'm never rude to Steve :innocent: , I still want my riding lessons :scooter: :Punk: :Punk: and driving lesssons too

Hell if you keep learning as fast as you are you will be teaching me. Chicky is a natural and I can honestly say she is going to be a great rider in time. It is easy to teach some one who is a natural. And Chicky is that. We will get to the driving soon. Hard to get off the bike cos it is so much fun. That is if you don't keep going to the big city Chicky. :shutup:

[Stickchick]

Hell if you keep learning as fast as you are you will be teaching me. Chicky is a natural and I can honestly say she is going to be a great rider in time. It is easy to teach some one who is a natural. And Chicky is that. We will get to the driving soon. Hard to get off the bike cos it is so much fun. That is if you don't keep going to the big city Chicky. :shutup:

Yeah well this weekend may be my last as I'm breaking the news to my Mum that I'm now riding...She is dead against it due to my sisters boyfriend being killed on a motorbike (all sorts of reasons caused it), which I can totally understand but just wish that she had the same attitude as Dad and that is that I'm old enough to make my own decision. Wish me luck!!! Also this is one tradition I will never break, my twin is my best friend and I'm looking forward to spending time with her :yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

He is an AWESOME teacher, makes you feel really relaxed and doesn't push you too hard, just lets you go with whatever you are comfortable with and also doesn't overload me with too much info which is really good for me being blonde and all:yes:

I like to be on firm ground so no flying lessons will be required

Awwww thanks Chicky :hug: But that won't stop me making the lessons harder next week.

Ha Blond by look brunette by nature

Can't help with the plane thing. All too scary for me. :sweatdrop Got to get on one in Oct for the GP in OZ.

[Dooly]

Near enough, wasnt hard eh, $699.00 inc GST. The buisness bought it for me aint I lucky.:yes:

Bad news..........now the plate will be easy to remember when the *555 lot call in after seeing you pass them..........:shit:

[Dooly]

Hmmmm Do I see rain for Saturday. :slap:

Bloody rain :dodge: :rofl:

Aye Dooly.....don't fill your tanks mate. It's going to rain :innocent:

The water is already flowing out the overflows of the tanks onto the ground!
What a waste, but nevermind, its a good time to wash all the wine bottles thru the dishwasher, I need for my first vintage and bottling.

[yungatart]

Hey Dooly, do you want some of our bottles, I just stick them out for recycling anyway?
It better not be raining on Saturday! I missed my ride last week, cos of fambly things, I need to be out there this w/e.

[Dooly]

Hey Dooly, do you want some of our bottles, I just stick them out for recycling anyway?

Thanks, but I should be ok as with the missus being regional sales manager for Waste Management, she gets the truck drivers to save her bottles from pickup.

You have to buy new bottles per 1000, and I'm only bottling 100 this year, so not buying 1000.

Do'nt worry I'll be throwing a few bottles of Syrah your way to test for me.
So far it smells ok, and tastes ok, just racking it tonight for the final time.
Got some cool labels made for the bottles with my bike pic on.

[MSTRS]

So far it smells ok, and tastes ok, just racking it tonight for the final time.


So...not a vintage for laying down and avoiding??
:2thumbsup

[Dooly]

So...not a vintage for laying down and avoiding??
:2thumbsup

Fingers crossed..........

Smells ok, tastes ok, looks ok, but what the hell would I know.
Just needs to sit for a few more months before summer swilling.

[Stickchick]

Fingers crossed..........

Smells ok, tastes ok, looks ok, but what the hell would I know.
Just needs to sit for a few more months before summer swilling.

Sounds like a good excuse to have a summer barbie at your place then?

[Dooly]

Sounds like a good excuse to have a summer barbie at your place then?

Indeed, it will be a happening thing.

[yungatart]

Summer, wasn't that just last week......sick of the bloody rain and cold already, I don't know how the rest of the country copes with real winters.

[Maha]

Summer, wasn't that just last week......sick of the bloody rain and cold already, I don't know how the rest of the country copes with real winters.

We just enjoy wonderful days.....:yes:
Taken just moments ago

[Wasp27]

We just enjoy wonderful days.....:yes:
Taken just moments ago

Ah, the winterless north.......shit, I see the neighbours are selling......whys that, dont like bikes aye. Its raining so hard here I can't see the bloody letterbox. Still Gixxer4ever will be happy as a sandboy...eh big guy:yes: Cheers W

[Maha]

Ah, the winterless north.......shit, I see the neighbours are selling......whys that, dont like bikes aye. Its raining so hard here I can't see the bloody letterbox. Still Gixxer4ever will be happy as a sandboy...eh big guy:yes: Cheers W

They are selling..........might have something to do with the KB parties we have....the one to the left of that house sold a few months back and to the left of us sold about 6 months ago and to the right of us is for sale also

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ah, the winterless north.......shit, I see the neighbours are selling......whys that, dont like bikes aye. Its raining so hard here I can't see the bloody letterbox. Still Gixxer4ever will be happy as a sandboy...eh big guy:yes: Cheers W

Picture this W. MSTRS Avatar dancing around in the rain with out the blue bit........:shit: .....

Yep I am happy mate. Sorry Chicky if the plane doesn't make you :puke: that will. There is a lota rain on the horizon. Hmmmmm not to much I hope....:shutup: .....:rockon:

You are not movin anywhere Wasp. Sheeesh. Just meet you after 20 years of living all but next door. And that soup Donna makes is unreal man. :clap: Might need that recipe so Moo can make it. :cool: And you are the king of the fish patties mate. That's why you are a tad bigger than me W :spudwow:

[Wasp27]

They are selling..........might have something to do with the KB parties we have....the one to the left of that house sold a few months back and to the left of us sold about 6 months ago and to the right of us is for sale also

The secret to a happy neighbourhood is to give em a good feed.....then get em pissed :apint: :drinkup: :drinknsin and send them home :wavey: , then you can start your party:banana: :beer: :apint: ....sweet as:woohoo: :niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Summer, wasn't that just last week......sick of the bloody rain and cold .

Wash your mouth out Tart. :spanking:

[yungatart]

Less of that spanking from you too, Steve!
Haven't you had enough rain already?
Surely it would be better if it was a bit warmer.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Less of that spanking from you too, Steve!
Haven't you had enough rain already?
Surely it would be better if it was a bit warmer.

tis warmer and it is winter. Love da rain.

[Wasp27]

Picture this W. MSTRS Avatar dancing around in the rain with out the blue bit........:shit: .....

Yep I am happy mate. Sorry Chicky if the plane doesn't make you :puke: that will. There is a lota rain on the horizon. Hmmmmm not to much I hope....:shutup: .....:rockon:

You are not movin anywhere Wasp. Sheeesh. Just meet you after 20 years of living all but next door. And that soup Donna makes is unreal man. :clap: Might need that recipe so Moo can make it. :cool: And you are the king of the fish patties mate. That's why you are a tad bigger than me W :spudwow:

......just a tad.....:msn-wink: :rofl:I can still fit in your jacket (with a deep breath ) ......hope this rains gunna do the trick...still needs plenty of :sunny: to get the growth though..

[BigG]

Bad news..........now the plate will be easy to remember when the *555 lot call in after seeing you pass them..........:shit: Dose not wory me mate, If I'm going quick when I pass them the plate will be to small to read, on the other hand I could put it on my truck.:Punk:

[Wasp27]

I see Ascott is lurking around.....good luck on your trip buddy. Send us pics...lots a pics....we love pics.

[BigG]

It does not rain on Saterdays. It does not rain on Saterdays.It better not rain this Saterday:dodge:

[Ascott]

Okay peeps I will be unable to make the ride this Sat, cos I will be in Zurich, about to start the ride of a life time, thirteen days on GSX-R750 K7, blasting around all the alpine passes we can find, then a thrash over the Millau Viaduct and to finish, a 300kph pootle on the autobahn! but hey I'll be thinking of you all, yeah right! Al

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Okay peeps I will be unable to make the ride this Sat, cos I will be in Zurich, about to start the ride of a life time, thirteen days on GSX-R750 K7, blasting around all the alpine passes we can find, then a thrash over the Millau Viaduct and to finish, a 300kph pootle on the autobahn! but hey I'll be thinking of you all, yeah right! Al

Aye you have a great trip man. Looking forward to a night at your place to see the pic's.
Speights_bud said he saw you today. Have a ball man. See you when you get back :)

[BigG]

Indeed, it will be a happening thing. Get a load of this roll on summer:yes:

[yungatart]

Okay peeps I will be unable to make the ride this Sat, cos I will be in Zurich, about to start the ride of a life time, thirteen days on GSX-R750 K7, blasting around all the alpine passes we can find, then a thrash over the Millau Viaduct and to finish, a 300kph pootle on the autobahn! but hey I'll be thinking of you all, yeah right! Al

Pics, pics, videos too please.
Oh and postcards and Swiss chocolate and Italian wine, oh, and...anything else that you can think of!
Have a great time and ride safe!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

thirteen days on GSX-R750 K7, Al

Ummm yea good to see you have good taste and are on a great bike. :yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Get a load of this roll on summer:yes:

Yummmm. Rock on the summer.

Me thinks it might rain on Saturday. Me thinks we will all have to get wet and be tuff I could be late so start the ride with out me If it is wet I will catch up :)

[yungatart]

I'm a wuss and WON'T be riding if it is raining!

[BigG]

Yummmm. Rock on the summer.

Me thinks it might rain on Saturday. Me thinks we will all have to get wet and be tuff I could be late so start the ride with out me If it is wet I will catch up :)
Ye Right! If its wet but not poaring down I,m game for a ride but not on the country roads as there's heaps of crap on the roads due to verge side grazing and it will be slipery as heck.:scooter:

[Morepower]

Yummmm. Rock on the summer.

Me thinks it might rain on Saturday. Me thinks we will all have to get wet and be tuff I could be late so start the ride with out me If it is wet I will catch up :)

Yep its likely to rain , all the Farmers will be out dancing naked in the paddocks:yes: :gob:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep its likely to rain , all the Farmers will be out dancing naked in the paddocks:yes: :gob:

You are correct on both counts Dave. Like I say if it is really wet just start da ride with out me and I might try and catch up..



Tui anyone?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep its likely to rain , all the Farmers will be out dancing naked in the paddocks:yes: :gob:

Nice avatar morepower.

[Morepower]

Nice avatar morepower.

Thanks when we going to do a track day ??? we could reenact the Rossi / Stoner encounter. :second:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thanks when we going to do a track day ??? we could reenact the Rossi / Stoner encounter. :second:

In the spring? Let me know what you are booked in for and I will try and get along. Time to do it again. You over estimate my riding Dave. Been a while since I thrashed a bike let alone on the track. But yep lets get a track day sorted. When is the next Zuki one?

Was a great ride from them for sure. I recon it is going to rock at Philip Island this year. Might have to pick a rider to cheer for while sitting in the stands. Maybe "go Rossi" Wonder what the 500 ozy supporters will think of that.

[Dooly]

Looks shit for Saturday.
I've pretty well given up any biking ideas for the day.
Have to go get a few loads of hay so if it does fine up, theres a chance I wont make it.
Dammit.

But I have next week off so will definately look to ride somewhere for a day maybe. Anyone else got spare time next week?

[BigG]

In the spring? Let me know what you are booked in for and I will try and get along. Time to do it again. You over estimate my riding Dave. Been a while since I thrashed a bike let alone on the track. But yep lets get a track day sorted. When is the next Zuki one?

Was a great ride from them for sure. I recon it is going to rock at Philip Island this year. Might have to pick a rider to cheer for while sitting in the stands. Maybe "go Rossi" Wonder what the 500 ozy supporters will think of that. For a pair of Susuki riders wanting to ride like Rossi and Stoner you got to be dreemin:zzzz: You'll have to trade in the old girls and get something like a Duke or Yamaha, mind you Hopie's comeing in about No 5 these days but trying hard.:shit:

[BigG]

Looks shit for Saturday.
I've pretty well given up any biking ideas for the day.
Have to go get a few loads of hay so if it does fine up, theres a chance I wont make it.
Dammit.

But I have next week off so will definately look to ride somewhere for a day maybe. Anyone else got spare time next week? When the sun comes out the shit hits the fan, I'll be buisy as, wet weather has forced me to do a lot of inside jobs but have a lot of trenching to do when it gets fine again. I would have loved to go for a ride to Palmie to have a look at some gear.Never mind hears hoping its fine.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

For a pair of Susuki riders wanting to ride like Rossi and Stoner you got to be dreemin:zzzz: You'll have to trade in the old girls and get something like a Duke or Yamaha, mind you Hopie's comeing in about No 5 these days but trying hard.:shit:


True but it is all perception. See Dave and I use to have a ball on the track. We went for it ride after ride on the track and we would usually stay very close to each other. It made for a great day on the track. I can't speak for Dave but for me they were great days out on the track duelling for track place. In my mind it was as good as watching the top bikes on the track. Not for the spectators but for me it was the bomb. Problem now, is Dave has kept it up and I haven't. He has race rubber and I do not. I dropped the bike last time on the track and he has not. So you see BigG he has the advantage but I recon it will be fun to chase and try. Suzuki Yamaha go carts V8's all the same. just thrash it and get the blood full of adrenalin.

Mind you doin it on a Zuki is the cream on the cake. :nya: :bleh:

You could have one too. All you have to do is find a shed to park the thunder ace in and go get one.

[BigG]

Mind you doin it on a Zuki is the cream on the cake. :nya: :bleh:

You could have one too. All you have to do is find a shed to park the thunder ace in and go get one. Ok Ok I get the drift, we use to do that a lot, raceing from one town to another flat out on the old triumph, we didnt have track days to dice with mates, I do have to agree its awesome raceing with somebody of similar abilities. These days I aint got the nerve to push it, cos I'm a bit wiser I think.
Yes I could have one, whitetrash has his one :rockon: for sale.

[Morepower]

For a pair of Susuki riders wanting to ride like Rossi and Stoner you got to be dreemin:zzzz: You'll have to trade in the old girls and get something like a Duke or Yamaha, mind you Hopie's comeing in about No 5 these days but trying hard.:shit:

Ha Ha ha ha , bring what ever weapon you want we aint scared :yes:

[Morepower]

True but it is all perception. See Dave and I use to have a ball on the track. We went for it ride after ride on the track and we would usually stay very close to each other. It made for a great day on the track. I can't speak for Dave but for me they were great days out on the track duelling for track place. In my mind it was as good as watching the top bikes on the track. Not for the spectators but for me it was the bomb. Problem now, is Dave has kept it up and I haven't. He has race rubber and I do not. I dropped the bike last time on the track and he has not. So you see BigG he has the advantage but I recon it will be fun to chase and try. Suzuki Yamaha go carts V8's all the same. just thrash it and get the blood full of adrenalin.

Mind you doin it on a Zuki is the cream on the cake. :nya: :bleh:

You could have one too. All you have to do is find a shed to park the thunder ace in and go get one.

Steve is quicker than me , hes just modest :bye:

[BigG]

Steve is quicker than me , hes just modest :bye: Ye I no he's very quick and you must be too Dave, I like watching good riders dice it out. I watched a guy on a imported 400 Yamaha giving blokes on 600's at Manfeild a real good run for their money he would catch them up on the twisty's but loose ground on the straights but what briliant riding. Hard to do on the road as we only have half of it to play with.:mellow: :shutup:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Steve is quicker than me , hes just modest :bye:

Insert Tui here.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Lets see what the morning brings. Looks like Dooly has passed already. Bloody horses.
I know Wasp is in. He is on top of the world. He won't notice the rain. Better cover the new bits W so they don't get water marks on them. I am keen. Speights_Bud is out. Chicky is out. Tart is not sure. No idea about the rest.

Lucky I am not a compulsive organiser or anything or I would struggle to sleep. As BigG said...........It will rain but not on Saturday avo............................... CU There.................

[Gixxer 4 ever]

These days I aint got the nerve to push it, cos I'm a bit wiser I think.
Yes I could have one, whitetrash has his one :rockon: for sale.


This is true. As W said last week. We are pushing it a bit more each week and need to reel it in or we will drop a bike soon.

Go the Gixxer. Just do it man. You know you want to. Whitetrash for da man with da ace :Punk:

[Denniso]

Any room for a DR650 on cut slicks ?:mellow:

[Dooly]

Almost certain I wont be there now, but just in case, Warwick, txt me just before you leave the BP where you're all heading and if by chance all turns out well today I can head out that way.

Bloody hell its cold tho. Just been feeding out and its lucky if its 5 degs here.

[BigG]

Insert Tui here. Ok then, here you are

[BigG]

Off to work, bleedin pouring down here in Havelock, gun a fine up this avo tho
:mellow:

[Colapop]

Absolutely pouring down here too... Caught up with Sticky in town yesterday. I haven't done too much more on her bike :dodge:

I've got to sort out a starting issue - carbs I think. I'll be on it today...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Absolutely pouring down here too... Caught up with Sticky in town yesterday. I haven't done too much more on her bike :dodge:

I've got to sort out a starting issue - carbs I think. I'll be on it today...

You will be slapped all about the head then. Always rains in Wellywood
Yep the sun has come out and the roads will dry. All the winter gear will be off the floordrobe and on my back today. But it is going to be a great day out. Hope the big city is treating you good Chicky.

Was raining her this morning. Down to a few showers now. But as Dooly said it is bloody cold. Like you Toney I had to get outa the sack and feed the cows. Bloody stock and their demands on there staff. Pity Chicky wasn't here. She could have had her first driving lesson while I dropped da hay off the back. Or I could have driven with the heater on and she could have feed out da hay.

W is not coming today Dooly. PM me your number and I can send you a txt. That is if I can spell the name of the place

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Any room for a DR650 on cut slicks ?:mellow:



Always room for anyone that wants to come. Just turn up at 1.20ish and we will head out about 1.30. If you find no one there it is cos we have all chickened out and stayed home by the fire. Be good to see you.

[yungatart]

This is true. As W said last week. We are pushing it a bit more each week and need to reel it in or we will drop a bike soon.


We could always have a new rule.....me out front and nobody is allowed to pass me...:nono: :scooter:
Only in the interests of safety...and just think of the scenery you would all be able to admire, and Mr Plod would certainly leave us alone, unless they start dishing out tickets for slow riding:laugh: :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

We could always have a new rule.....me out front and nobody is allowed to pass me...:nono: :scooter:
Only in the interests of safety...and just think of the scenery you would all be able to admire, and Mr Plod would certainly leave us alone, unless they start dishing out tickets for slow riding:laugh: :laugh:

We could have that rule. But how comfortable would you be with the GSX-Rs breathing fire down you neck?
You are not that slow anyway. Get your warm cloths out today and turn up for the ride. And MSTRS. You gota ride in this sort of weather cos you will be away one day and have to ride in it to get home. CU@ 1.20.

[yungatart]

I can't put enough warm clothes under my leathers to ride in this weather.
I'm freezing right now, and I'm sitting in front of the heater!

And BTW, we have both ridden in rain - many long cold wet miles in the rain!

[MSTRS]

Is it raining out there? Surely not! Cos that will mean I am not riding!

[Dooly]

Been to Puketapu and Puketitri today for hay, was raining and the roads are slippery.
Just finished putting the hay away now, its very strong winds here on HW50, been raining, and now showery, and bloody cold.
Have to do some amatuer farming stuff now so will run out of time for a ride today.
Best of luck if you're riding guys, rug up too!!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Been to Puketapu and Puketitri today for hay, was raining and the roads are slippery.
Just finished putting the hay away now, its very strong winds here on HW50, been raining, and now showery, and bloody cold.
Have to do some amatuer farming stuff now so will run out of time for a ride today.
Best of luck if you're riding guys, rug up too!!

Thanks Tony. Time to put some warm gear on. Lets see what happens.
Go the Gixxer.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a ride Thanks for the company Zukin. We went to Tarawera. No rain on the way up to speak of. We got some at the summit that turned in to snow :woohoo: as we went down the other side. It sticks to the visor and makes life interesting. :rolleyes: it was settling on the road side but not the road itself. Got to the Pub and the big log fire was on. :p Free :drinkup: ( yep another story ) and good company. A few people came and went and everyone seemed happy to chat. Bloody silly bike riders out in this weather. Felt sorry for the boyfriends of the two girls that joined us at the fire. :grouphug: Don't think they liked the bike boys chatting to their girls. :bash:

We said our thanks and good byes and headed home. :spudwave:
Dry ride home with parts of the road starting to dry.
It was one of the best rides this year. I :love: da winter.

[yungatart]

I can't quite figure out if you are brave or foolish, riding today! I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!
Good on you tough blokes for getting out there tho! I guess someone has to wave the flag for the biker community!

[Zukin]

I agree with G4E
What an excellent ride, for those of you that couldnt make it (or decided to sit in the warm comfort of home) you certainly missed out on a great ride.:dodge:

Just the riders, their bikes and mother nature:yes:

We left the BP at 1.30pm and headed into what we thought would be heavy rain, but alas no rain to speak of.
The snow on the summit was neat to see, and it actually didn't feel that cold :yes:

When we got into Tarawera tavern the log fire was burning and it was a great atmosphere, I could of stayed for a while there, but alas the afternoon was drawing to a close

The ride home was spectacular, the clouds lifted enough to see panoramic views of the low snow levels on the Summit.
As we got over the last of the climbs the clouds lifted enough to see the Bay in all its beauty, man I love Hawkes Bay, especially when you are riding your bike through snow covered ranges and can see the sea below in a blaze of sunshine :yes: Fantastic!!

Then the sun shined on our backs as the roads ahead were drying in front of us, so it was an incredible ride home

Thanks G4E, I really enjoyed it and it wasnt that cold after all, it makes you feel alive!!:yes:
The only rain to speak of that I encountered was a pesky shower once I got to the airport on the way home:mellow:

Cheers Scott

[Denniso]

Bummer I got all keen for a ride and buggered off into the hills this morning and forgot bout the ride this arvo , oh well had fun in the gravel and only had one trip into the scenery :shit:

[Dooly]

Snow!!!
What good keen men!

We got hail here at home this arvo and heaps of rain.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!
!

Ok the secret to this winter riding is what you wear. if you get cold you can't do it. I had plenty of clothes.Layers in this order
1 long sleeve poly prop
1 short sleeve poly prop
I thermal back wrap
1 brushed cotton shirt
1 wool jersey
1 thick wool shearing singlet
1 back protector
1 freshly waxed leather jacket
1 grade 3 blized waist coat.

1 long poly on legs
1 freshly waxed leather pants
wool / thermal socks
Freshly waxed road boots

Silk balaclava
Freshly waxed winter gloves.

Couldn't be cold if I tried. I have found the waist coat and shearing singlet give you bulk without hindering your arm movements.
Fresh bees wax seals the leather from rain and cold. With this sort of clothing mix I have ridden to Taupo in -6 degc.
I love riding :yes:

[trxter]

Still waiting for the phone call

Lance

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Still waiting for the phone call

Lance

:eek: Sorry.

I didn't think you would ride in the rain Lance. :o I am sorry. But now you are online you can see what we are up to.

How about a ride tomorrow? I have to go back to Tarawera some time soon. You want to come along? :innocent:

[BigG]

Well done you guys I pieked out cos back tyre wouldn't thro any water away its a bit bald in the centre a bit like me. Decided to stay home cook a lovely tea for the Mrs and I and have a nice Shiraz then watch the footy.
I dont no how you ride with all that gear on, a good pair of thermals Leathers and a storm proof oversuits what I ware did Auckland last year in the rain and snow same time as this.:rockon: you hardy blokes.

[BigG]

I can't quite figure out if you are brave or foolish, riding today! I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!
Some sort of bird a blue tit.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Some sort of bird a blue tit.

:laugh: :killingme :rofl:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Happy Birthday 2 Chicky
Happy birthday 2 U
Hppy Brthday dear chicky
hapy bthdy 2 U

Have a great day Chicky. May the plane ride not make you :puke:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:wari: I see blue sky out 2 sea. And :sunny:

I smell a ride coming today. Will be :cold: Anyone interested:spudwhat: There should be snow on the Taupo road today. We should take the bikes up and do the picture thing. Then to Tarawera for a feed ( lunch?) and then home

EDIT BigG? you da man for the pic's

[robertydog]

:wari: I see blue sky out 2 sea. And :sunny:

I smell a ride coming today. Will be :cold: Anyone interested:spudwhat: There should be snow on the Taupo road today. We should take the bikes up and do the picture thing. Then to Tarawera for a feed ( lunch?) and then home

EDIT BigG? you da man for the pic's
What time you going?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What time you going?

That depends. Are you coming? 11.30? yep say 11.30.
Bay View BP.

Come on you lot. Get outa bed and da house and just do it.

MSTRS, W, BigG, trxter, Dooly, Grumpy etc etc

If we have 3 riders by 11 we will go.

I am in so thats 1

[Wasp27]

That depends. Are you coming? 11.30? yep say 11.30.
Bay View BP.

Come on you lot. Get outa bed and da house and just do it.

MSTRS, W, BigG, trxter, Dooly, Grumpy etc etc

If we have 3 riders by 11 we will go.

I am in so thats 1

Y not.......count us 2 in

[robertydog]

Y not.......count us 2 in

If Wasp27 is going, im going. Thats 3.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

K Ride is on. Plenty of cloths and it is going to be a great ride people. Bay View 11.30. Ride open to anyone that wants to come. Not just K/B.

[yungatart]

Sorry we can't ride today - hXc has his selection process for AFS, interviews etc. Gotta be on hand to support our lad, he is not very well at the moment.

[yungatart]

Ok the secret to this winter riding is what you wear. if you get cold you can't do it. I had plenty of clothes.Layers in this order
1 long sleeve poly prop
1 short sleeve poly prop
I thermal back wrap
1 brushed cotton shirt
1 wool jersey
1 thick wool shearing singlet
1 back protector
1 freshly waxed leather jacket
1 grade 3 blized waist coat.

1 long poly on legs
1 freshly waxed leather pants
wool / thermal socks
Freshly waxed road boots

Silk balaclava
Freshly waxed winter gloves.

Couldn't be cold if I tried. I have found the waist coat and shearing singlet give you bulk without hindering your arm movements.
Fresh bees wax seals the leather from rain and cold. With this sort of clothing mix I have ridden to Taupo in -6 degc.
I love riding :yes:

I wear almost that much in summer!

[Zukin]

K Ride is on. Plenty of cloths and it is going to be a great ride people. Bay View 11.30. Ride open to anyone that wants to come. Not just K/B.

Damn just caught up with this. I have already missed the ride :no:
Have fun up there :yes:

[Wasp27]

Ok the secret to this winter riding is what you wear. if you get cold you can't do it. I had plenty of clothes.Layers in this order
1 long sleeve poly prop
1 short sleeve poly prop
I thermal back wrap
1 brushed cotton shirt
1 wool jersey
1 thick wool shearing singlet
1 back protector
1 freshly waxed leather jacket
1 grade 3 blized waist coat.

1 long poly on legs
1 freshly waxed leather pants
wool / thermal socks
Freshly waxed road boots

Silk balaclava
Freshly waxed winter gloves.

Couldn't be cold if I tried. I have found the waist coat and shearing singlet give you bulk without hindering your arm movements.
Fresh bees wax seals the leather from rain and cold. With this sort of clothing mix I have ridden to Taupo in -6 degc.
I love riding :yes:

was wondering....would a 5mm full wet suit be overkill....I think not:shit:
did you guys see the damp spots (tui)...was an awesome ride guys:love: what the hell would it take to stop us riding:gob: cheers W & D
P.S.....I know why we didn't see any snow.....twas all bloody washed away:yes:

[Wasp27]

Was good you could join us today Lance......see, we dont bite.....much.
Cheers W

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:banana: :wari:

Was a great ride.

I love the winter stuff.

Only 5mm W ?

I did see snow up to the left of the road. I did see a bit of wet road along the way. I also saw plenty of diesel spots in the middle of the road. Pretty colours:cool:

[robertydog]

Good ride today. Great chance to improve on those skills. Nice lunch, that certainly filled the belly.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ummm on a serious note...........how practical would it be, for us to get our group together and donate blood as a group one avo?
Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.

[Stickchick]

Ummm on a serious note...........how practical would it be, for us to get our group together and donate blood as a group one avo?
Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.

Thanks for the Birthday wishes and yep i would be keen. I'm a wuss though so no laughing if I pass out

[yungatart]

Ummm on a serious note...........how practical would it be, for us to get our group together and donate blood as a group one avo?
Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.

One of the girls I work with also works for blood donors, I will talk to her tomorrow and see what the story is. I have donated blood for years on a regular basis, it is quick, painless and you get a cuppa and a choccie bikkie afterwards....mmmm!

[Stickchick]

One of the girls I work with also works for blood donors, I will talk to her tomorrow and see what the story is. I have donated blood for years on a regular basis, it is quick, painless and you get a cuppa and a choccie bikkie afterwards....mmmm!

Will they give ya normal biscuits if your allergic to choclate?:nono:

[yungatart]

I'm sure they will, Chicky, but if not, I will bring some normal biccies just for you!

[Stickchick]

I'm sure they will, Chicky, but if not, I will bring some normal biccies just for you!

Awwww gotta love ya!!!!:love:

[Stickchick]

Thought I would mention how my weekend went as I'm sure you guys are dying to know....NOT

Flights were pretty good. A little rattley at time and the worst part was flying into here last night. The whole weekend consisted of me conplaining how cold it was down there hehehehe. it was good to catch up with family and friends...Well some of my family anyway. My sister decided not to speak to me the whole time I was down there. Not even a Happy Birthday from her. That kind of put me in a depressed mood for the day but i suppose you get that when we don't really get on. Its my older sister I'm talking about not my Twin. Fatty (twin sister) and I had a blast the whole weekend. It was sooo great to be able to spend time with her, Mum and Dad.

I broke the news to mum about my riding and she took it REALLY well :gob: She really appreciated me telling her to her face rather than on the phone but she realises that I'm really enjoying it and I'm old enough to make my own decision. Thinking Dad may have played a part... Good man :love: :Punk: I played Darts on Saturday night and came runner up :Punk: Then the dart club proceeded to tell me that I should go home as I keep taking their medals hehehehe. My Mum and my twin sister are coming up when i get my furniture moved and would LOVE for you guys to meet them both so thinking about having a few drinks at my Aunties or even my house for you guys to come and say hello. They are wantin to meet you all too as I rave about you lot for some strange reason hehehe

So all in all it was a pretty good weekend, although I missed my saturdays out on the bike. Think that would have made the day feel alot better if I did manage to find someone that would have taken me out :angry:. Glad to be home though and I still feel like moving here was the best decision I made.

[MSTRS]

.... I rave .... you lot strange....

Yep. Sums it up nicely.

[Dooly]

Hey Warwick, we were down at Anza today.

Beautiful VRod there, the Street Rod model, only demo kms on it, reduced to about 28k, in blue, very nice. Big line up of VRods actually, plus lots of new Harleys.
Having a good look at them, looks like an entry level big Harley is about 27k for the Dyna.
They were trying to convert me to a Harley, and sell me one.

They had 2 Moto Morini bikes, kinda look like a Ducat Monster, a bit weird looking for my taste.

[speights_bud]

Ummm on a serious note...........how practical would it be, for us to get our group together and donate blood as a group one avo?
Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.

yea sounds good, but im out for another month or so, donated about 5-6 weeks ago :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thought I would mention how my weekend went as I'm sure you guys are dying to know.

Thanks for the report on da weekend.

Didn't any of them big city people offer you a ride? Hmmm.... no wonder you came up here.
You would have been cold if you stayed here for the weekend and came on the Saturday ride. Was a great ride and a lota fun but it was a bit nippy. Aye Zukin !! Still good company and a great fire at the Tarawera.

Pleased your Mum isn't going to kill me. See they all come around in the end. So we can come and meet the parents with out fear of death. looking forward to it. Remember there is a house here if they want it for the weekend.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

yea sounds good, but im out for another month or so, donated about 5-6 weeks ago :)

What is the time frame etc.

[speights_bud]

What is the time frame etc.

About 12 weeks between donations from memory...

[Wasp27]

Hey Warwick, we were down at Anza today.

Beautiful VRod there, the Street Rod model, only demo kms on it, reduced to about 28k, in blue, very nice. Big line up of VRods actually, plus lots of new Harleys.
Having a good look at them, looks like an entry level big Harley is about 27k for the Dyna.
They were trying to convert me to a Harley, and sell me one.

They had 2 Moto Morini bikes, kinda look like a Ducat Monster, a bit weird looking for my taste.

Yeah, I made the mistake of taking a 06 V/Rod for a squirt when I was down there a few weeks ago...was really impressed with the grunt and the handling. Easy to lift the front too. Felt a bit small for me....would need to fit different seat and bars and extend forward controls another 30-40mm further forward...then you never know. Tell ya what Tony....check out Wellington Motorcycles site....click on Harley Davidson and scroll down until ya get to a 06 VRSCD Black NightRod Special. this bike is the shizz mate:yes: ..its got the 1230cc Screaming Eagle motor....special low seat and touring pillion (Tinas gunna love that) 4931 Ks for $26999. Mate if it had forward controls and a higher seat it would more than likely already be in my shed:shit: Best you P.M Crasherfromwayback and talk to him about a demo.....wouldn't hurt:innocent: Cheers W
P.S...probably need to chisel the grin from ya face after that test ride buddy

[BigG]

Gixxer 4 ever Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.[/QUOTE]



Hey, hey, ride first, then give blood lots of adrenalin in it then, would give somebody a hit.:dodge:

[robertydog]

Gixxer 4 ever Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.



Hey, hey, ride first, then give blood lots of adrenalin in it then, would give somebody a hit.:dodge: [/QUOTE]

Yea you get a cuppa and a biscuit and a sit down. Just in case you fall down:thud:

[Dooly]

Tell ya what Tony....check out Wellington Motorcycles site....click on Harley Davidson and scroll down until ya get to a 06 VRSCD Black NightRod Special. this bike is the shizz mate:yes: ..its got the 1230cc Screaming Eagle motor....special low seat and touring pillion (Tinas gunna love that) 4931 Ks for $26999. Mate if it had forward controls and a higher seat it would more than likely already be in my shed:shit: Best you P.M Crasherfromwayback and talk to him about a demo.....wouldn't hurt:innocent: Cheers W
P.S...probably need to chisel the grin from ya face after that test ride buddy

Yeah they look like they might be more suited to someone my height than yours.
I'm happy with what I've got mate.
Can't see myself on a cruiser and Tina loves the Triumph so we'll keep the status quo I think.
My last bike before I got the born again urge after 7 yrs, late last year was a cruiser VN1500, which tbh bored me senseless. I ended up parking it for ages before throwing in Whitakers for sale.
I only brought it so we both could go cruising!

Anyone free tommorrow or Weds arvo for a ride?
Got the week off and prob will hit the roads those days. Not sure what I'm up to later in the week, may go away for the weekend, but dunno yet.

[Dooly]

Ummm on a serious note...........how practical would it be, for us to get our group together and donate blood as a group one avo?
Has anyone here had anything to do with blood donation or know anything about it?
If we could get enough people together we could do it one Saturday instead of a ride.
Just an idea.

Admirable idea mate. I owe my life to donated blood and after my accident had dozens and dozens of pints transfused into me.

Alas count me out.
I have a medical issue that prevents me from donating, which was picked up some time ago.
And NO, its not Aids!:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not related to your Avatar then Dooly?:lol:

Conclusion on the blood thing.
Everyone should take care of it themselves in their own time. But make sure you do it people. If you can.

[robertydog]

Anyone free tommorrow or Weds arvo for a ride?
Got the week off and prob will hit the roads those days. Not sure what I'm up to later in the week, may go away for the weekend, but dunno yet.

If you are riding Tuesday, put some thing up here. I wont be home till 10.30am to see it. Would have to be home by 3pm. Wednesday i could be on.:clap:

[Dooly]

If you are riding Tuesday, put some thing up here. I wont be home till 10.30am to see it. Would have to be home by 3pm. Wednesday i could be on.:clap:

Yep will be in for a ride today, and prob tommorrow.
By the time all some jobs are done I'll be free by midday easy. Maybe you ride down here HW50 to my place pick me up, and we'll do a loop via Tiko etc, to Patangata or wherever and you'll be home in no time.
TXT me if you wish 0210434261

[Stickchick]

Hey Guys, just a heads up. Thatguy got his two bikes stolen in the Hawkes bay in a lock up would you believe!!! Here is the thread. Might be a good idea if we can help him out by keeping our eyes open for them

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1102191#post1102191

[canarlee]

Hey Guys, just a heads up. Thatguy got his two bikes stolen in the Hawkes bay in a lock up would you believe!!! Here is the thread. Might be a good idea if we can help him out by keeping our eyes open for them

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1102191#post1102191

eyes are open, no lights on tho...............


ok ok i know

[Stickchick]

eyes are open, no lights on tho...............


ok ok i know

That really is a typical lee statement isn't it :yes: By the sound of it your bulb needed replacing years ago :shutup:

[DITTO]

enjoy the ride

[DITTO]

Okay, folks.
Daylight Saving time is over so our midweek rides are moving to the weekend.
It will be really hard to please everyone, but I'll give it a go.
Rides will take place on Saturday avo, leaving from BP Taradale Rd at 1.30pm.
First ride is this coming Saturday (24 March) - if the weather turns to crap on any Saturday (highly unlikely in HB!), we can move the ride to Sunday.

I believe we will be joined by an Aucklander for our first outing...:innocent:

Same "rules" as for our midweek rides- these rides are suitable for newbies, inexperienced riders and of course, our resident Nana rider/s

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Count me out guys, the max is laid up. big G will fly the YME flag

[Dooly]

Whats wrong with the Max?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

$103.00 for oil and filter. No, not changed just the oil and filter for me to take away.

They have changed the oil they use and sell. And that was with my discount. Got my usual oil and filter from Honda in Bay View for $63.00. I am not jugging and yes I guess the oil they are using is top of the line but my old bikes is happy with the Motul it has had for the last few years. And the Gixxer before that did 81,000 KM on it and was still good when sold.

Just ask for a price. What are they going to charge the people who don't do any of this work themselves?

Lee is a good man to work with. When I asked him the price of the oil he went a bit quiet as his boss was standing next to him and he said ummmmm, as he went a bit red in the face, $103.00 with your discount That was with the filter. I muttered somthin like SHIT here I will put it back on the shelf for you.

Strike 3, 5 star.

Edit That $103.00 was oil and filter!

[yungatart]

Woohoo! $103...has it got gold flecks in it or something?
Theyu ran fancy full page ads in colour in the paper last week, promising heaps...seems like their delivery leaves a little to be desired.
Looks like the guys at Mainjet will be getting more work from here on in....

[robertydog]

Gee that is steep.:shit: Was that fully synthetic oil that they gave you a price for?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Gee that is steep.:shit: Was that fully synthetic oil that they gave you a price for?

I picked up a bottle of the new brand and ask Lee if this was what I needed. No price on the shelf I might add. He said he would check it. I asked for a semi-synthetic. He went away and came back with a flash bottle with the word "race" on it. My wallet took a deep breath and pinched my ass when I saw that. Probably fully synthetic but that's what he recommended. The oil I had in my hands and the one he got were the only two in stock.
Both bottles are back on the shelf tonight. I am sure they will sell them to someone not as tight as me tomorrow.

It is my choice for sure but I am not payin that for oil. Maybe in the year 2222 but not yet.

The poin is ASK cos it could be more than you want to pay

[BigG]

Got some oil and a filter for the Ace $72.00 and it was fully synthetic, good stuff to from Barrys. But you will go to these posh up beat 5 star joints eh.:dodge:

[BigG]

enjoy the ride
Woooooo Lance has posted a post. Good on ya mate pitty about the Max one little stupid bearing flying in from Japan, never mind there's always next week and the week after and the week after.:bye:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

But you will go to these posh up beat 5 star joints eh.:dodge:

or not.......................

[Dooly]

$102 for oil & filter from Anza on Monday, for the Triumph.
Thought while I was down there I'd pick up a pack & filter. Does'nt need changing for 6000k by the service book, and I've only done 2800 since new, but dunno when I'll be down that way again.
Its supposed 'special' Mobil oil recommended for the engine, and whilst its still under warranty best I put the 'right' stuff in.
But fuck...thats steep, and with discount!

[DITTO]

Whats wrong with the Max?

Rear wheel bearings, waiting for parts x japan, next week all going well

[DITTO]

Woooooo Lance has posted a post. Good on ya mate pitty about the Max one little stupid bearing flying in from Japan, never mind there's always next week and the week after and the week after.:bye:

Im getting withdrawl systems, I even contemplated turning up on a FX150, sad ah

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Rear wheel bearings, waiting for parts x japan, next week all going well

Must be special bearings. I get mine from SKF or SACO (sp) You could still ride 150. :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I can't ride this week. So have a great ride and I will see you all next week. Da wind isn't looking too friendly for the weekend.

[Grumpy]

Da wind isn't looking too friendly for the weekend.

Might have to break the blokart out this weekend so I might not be making it for the ride. If my last outing in this sort of wind is anything to go by ....... you'll probably find me wrapped around a post somewhere along Marine Parade. :Punk:

[Stickchick]

I can't ride this week. So have a great ride and I will see you all next week. Da wind isn't looking too friendly for the weekend.

Not too keen on having lessons in the wind :nono: so I hope that its not bad out your way!!!! But the good thing is that I'm hanging around the bay for the next month so gonna try and get to your place as much as I can. You guys will be sick of seeing the sight of me!!!:dodge:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not too keen on having lessons in the wind :nono: so I hope that its not bad out your way!!!! But the good thing is that I'm hanging around the bay for the next month so gonna try and get to your place as much as I can. You guys will be sick of seeing the sight of me!!!:dodge:

We are in a gully Girl. No wind around here. Other than the bean type.
We will never be sick of you Chicky. We just want you out on da road with free wings to fly on. :yes:
Lets see if we can get Tarts EL out here next week. Maybe this Sunday if you want to ride. But you might be sleeping or somthin by Sunday Chicky. Aye Lee.......
See you as planned tomorrow.
What time is Noel coming down? You should drop him a note to say we will be out till 10.ish. He can just put his feet up and wait for us. :zzzz:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Might have to break the blokart out this weekend so I might not be making it for the ride. If my last outing in this sort of wind is anything to go by ....... you'll probably find me wrapped around a post somewhere along Marine Parade. :Punk:

Headlines,

GRUMPY GETS BIG AIR.
Bikes no longer a part of his life. :shutup:

[yungatart]

So who is going to Canarlee's party?
We will be after the Winter Solstice thingy, any others????

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So who is going to Canarlee's party?
We will be after the Winter Solstice thingy, any others????

Going by the planning today I don't think we will make it. We start at 4.00am and finish at 10.15pm ish.
I have a break from 9am to 4pm but hope to get some rider training in.

You never know...........

[DITTO]

Must be special bearings. I get mine from SKF or SACO (sp) You could still ride 150. :)

ya would'nt believe it, it's .5 of a mill smaller than a standard size roller bearing.

[Stickchick]

We are in a gully Girl. No wind around here. Other than the bean type.
We will never be sick of you Chicky. We just want you out on da road with free wings to fly on. :yes:
Lets see if we can get Tarts EL out here next week. Maybe this Sunday if you want to ride. But you might be sleeping or somthin by Sunday Chicky. Aye Lee.......
See you as planned tomorrow.
What time is Noel coming down? You should drop him a note to say we will be out till 10.ish. He can just put his feet up and wait for us. :zzzz:

He isn't sure he is coming now as his old body can't hack the winter weather by the sound of it. he is going to play it by ear. He said he knows where you live etc. Not gonna be able to make the ride in the arvo so if you could drop me in hastings aftrwards I would really appreciate it. Gotta get some washing done otherwise might be turning up to lee's naked.

I hope to be able to make it out there on Sunday too. I'm sure I can refrain from drinking too much and get to bed early enough...If tart will let me of course

[Grumpy]

Headlines,

GRUMPY GETS BIG AIR.
Bikes no longer a part of his life. :shutup:

Thought that read "big hair" for a minute there. I have dreams of that day.

Still love the bikes. The blokart is a different sort of thrill and a little easier on the license as well. That has become a little consideration lately since a bloke dressed in blue handed me 35 demerits last weekend. :angry:

[Dooly]

Cold, wet, and horrendous wind out my way at the moment, been like it all night.
Not an enjoyable day for a ride.

[yungatart]

Fine and sunny here Dooly , but really windy!
Grumpy, you should ride with me more often, no demerits that way! What happened? Those boys in blue are everywhere at the mo.
Stikchick, now would I keep you up drinking and partying all night? I don't think so, must be some other Tart you are referring to!

[robertydog]

Cold, wet, and horrendous wind out my way at the moment, been like it all night.
Not an enjoyable day for a ride.

Just spent the last 90min on the side line watching a game of rugby. Its sunny. The wind comes and goes, but the chill factor is certainly there.

[Grumpy]

[QUOTE=yungatart;1106343]
Grumpy, you should ride with me more often, no demerits that way! What happened? Those boys in blue are everywhere at the mo.
QUOTE]

I'll have to take you up on that. I was heading over to Palmy in the car and got pinged on highway 50. Strange thing was, my radar detector didn't pick up a signal at all. I thought it must have have shit itself until I got a little further down the road and it picked up another cop and a speed camera so definatley works. I checked the reading on his unit and sighted his last tickets that he had written etc.. but didn't see anything suss so I guess it was just one of those times when the detector let me down. First time since I've had it. I can't complain too much though, I was speeding ..... :innocent:

[robertydog]

Dooly was telling me that the white van has been parking up down highway 50 lately. He wasnt down there on tuesday but we did manage to find it parked up between Pakipaki and Hastings.

[canarlee]

might be turning up to lee's naked.



i aint got a problem with that!!!

[canarlee]

so are we riding out today?

[Dooly]

Think I'll pike out today. Ridden 3 days this week which was great, cept for Weds day which was insanely cold, but still was ok tho in a weird way.

Fuckin cold here and showers, and looks like shit coming up from the south.
My mindset is'nt in sync for a ride today, plus the missus's boy is doing some painting inside for me so want to crack the whip on him too.......

Might go out tommorrow.

[yungatart]

the missus's boy is doing ....me so want to crack the whip on him too.......



EWWW! I wouldn't have thought you were like that Dooly! Just full of surprises, aren't you?:innocent:

[Dooly]

EWWW! I wouldn't have thought you were like that Dooly! Just full of surprises, aren't you?:innocent:

You never know eh......

The missus responds with a whip too.....its that egg cooking thingy.....

As for the ride, dont bother coming south guys, the shit has arrived here, torrential rain, can't see Hastings from our hill now, black all the way south, and looks bad.
But being 30km from Napier hopefully you'll miss it, but its coming in NW.

[yungatart]

Thanks for the weather update Dooly!
I wouldn't be riding in this wind anyway..I need to stay home to chase my washing all over Napier!

[BigG]

Well, well, well guys I turned up 3 minuets late and not a sole in sight:shit: I missed you's guys. I asked in the garage which way you had gone and they must be dumb in there cos they didnt no if anybody had bin ther. Never mind I thought I shoot up the Taupo Road, Bleeding heck was it windy going along the coast by the airport so decided to turn back. Well the wind was getting worse so had to slow down to 70k not much of a ride but was pretty hairy.
Dont no were you other guys went though.

[yungatart]

Sounds like fun, Big G. I'm guessing that nobody went today. We hardly ever get out of there before 1.40...can't see them leaving on time today!

[BigG]

Sounds like fun, Big G. I'm guessing that nobody went today. We hardly ever get out of there before 1.40...can't see them leaving on time today! Just about dumped a load comeing back from Napier doing wheelies without the speed, it was not nice.

[yungatart]

Just about dumped a load comeing back from Napier doing wheelies without the speed, it was not nice.

In that case, I am glad I stayed home to chase the washing, even if half of it did end up in the next suburb.

[BigG]

It's all Lance's fault since the Max has been out of commision the weathers bin real CRAP:shutup:

[robertydog]

Well, well, well guys I turned up 3 minuets late and not a sole in sight:shit: I missed you's guys. I asked in the garage which way you had gone and they must be dumb in there cos they didnt no if anybody had bin ther. Never mind I thought I shoot up the Taupo Road, Bleeding heck was it windy going along the coast by the airport so decided to turn back. Well the wind was getting worse so had to slow down to 70k not much of a ride but was pretty hairy.
Dont no were you other guys went though.

Left right on 1.30 i went up the wairoa road to waikare. Came back then up the Taupo road over hill road and up seaveiw road etc etc. Was good. No one else for the ride.

[BigG]

Left right on 1.30 i went up the wairoa road to waikare. Came back then up the Taupo road over hill road and up seaveiw road etc etc. Was good. No one else for the ride.How did you find the wind up north, did I give up to soon.

[robertydog]

You gave up to soon.

[BigG]

Story of my life always giving up to soon.
Everybody must be in Hybernation on this site, must be to cold for every one. Went for a ride Sunday night took the Mrs for a spin tryed out some new gear and she tells me didnt even feel the cold except when she popped her head from out behind me. Was a good short ride in the dark.

[Dooly]

You're a good keen man George!

[robertydog]

Gee the weather was worse Sunday night than Saturday. Must love that bike.

[BigG]

You're a good keen man George!

When the Mrs says lets go for a ride on da bike I never turn it down cos that means getting out for a run, the weather wasnt to bad a bit cold but we never encounterd the wind like saterday.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Looks like I am going to miss the ride again this week.:shit: Need to help my brother do an engine swap in his ute. Looks like you will get a lesson in things oily and dirty as well as a riding lesson Chicky. :innocent: You might become a PIT girl. :shutup: That is holding the light in the pit while Mike puts the bolts in. :laugh:

Looks like rain for Saturday.

Some bikes feel the wind more than others I recon. I had an old GSX 750 ESD years ago and it was a pain in the wind. Put me off riding it. But since I have had the Gixxers the wind just doesn't count any more. Just go faster young man. See, you need a Gixxer BIG G.
Cheers People

[Zukin]

I wont be there either!!

But I will be riding all weekend :yes: :Punk:
There is 22 riders (all from KB) riding the gravel roads in the Taranaki, staying at the famous Whangamomona Hotel and having a few quiets and watching the rugby!!:yes:
But the hotel owner told me that as we have completely booked the hotel out that they will provide a live band, and nibbles for the rugby!!
And we get a full 3 course pub dinner and cooked breakfast the next day!!:yes:

Even though the forecast looks crap, I cant wait!!!:Punk:

Have fun doing what you all love the best!!

Cheers Scott

[BigG]

[

Some bikes feel the wind more than others I recon. I had an old GSX 750 ESD years ago and it was a pain in the wind. Put me off riding it. But since I have had the Gixxers the wind just doesn't count any more. Just go faster young man. See, you need a Gixxer BIG G.
Cheers People[/QUOTE] Ye right:bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

[BigG]

I wont be there either!!

But I will be riding all weekend :yes: :Punk:
There is 22 riders (all from KB) riding the gravel roads in the Taranaki, staying at the famous Whangamomona Hotel and having a few quiets and watching the rugby!!:yes:
But the hotel owner told me that as we have completely booked the hotel out that they will provide a live band, and nibbles for the rugby!!
And we get a full 3 course pub dinner and cooked breakfast the next day!!:yes:

Even though the forecast looks crap, I cant wait!!!:Punk:

Have fun doing what you all love the best!!

Cheers Scott That will be a lot of fun Scottie mind those deep loose ruts have a good ride mate.

[Dooly]

Not another shit weekend is it?
The weather looked resonable on the telly tonight but who knows.

Hopefully should be ok to ride for me, even tho I'm meant to be helping the missus's boy move from our house to his new house this Saturday.

[Stickchick]

Looks like I am going to miss the ride again this week.:shit: Need to help my brother do an engine swap in his ute. Looks like you will get a lesson in things oily and dirty as well as a riding lesson Chicky. :innocent: You might become a PIT girl. :shutup: That is holding the light in the pit while Mike puts the bolts in. :laugh:

Looks like rain for Saturday.

Some bikes feel the wind more than others I recon. I had an old GSX 750 ESD years ago and it was a pain in the wind. Put me off riding it. But since I have had the Gixxers the wind just doesn't count any more. Just go faster young man. See, you need a Gixxer BIG G.
Cheers People

I could be the umbrella girl that way I don't have to get dirty? I can smile sweetly!!!!:yes:

[BigG]

I could be the umbrella girl that way I don't have to get dirty? I can smile sweetly!!!!:yes: Never seen a stick brolly dolly before:rofl: :rofl:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Never seen a stick brolly dolly before:rofl: :rofl:

Green bling to this man. :corn: :corn: :laugh:

[Stickchick]

Never seen a stick brolly dolly before:rofl: :rofl:

All brolly girls are sticks...Big gust of wind would catch them and they would be flying like mary poppins!!!:gob:

[86GSXR]

Just saying hello:yes:

[robertydog]

Just saying hello:yes:

Hello. Does this mean you might bring that new bike east?

[Dooly]

Count me out this weekend.

Have put too much off over the last few weeks and have to knuckle down and do some stuff around the place, plus the guy buying the bike is coming to pick it up.

[BigG]

Count me out this weekend.

Have put too much off over the last few weeks and have to knuckle down and do some stuff around the place, plus the guy buying the bike is coming to pick it up. He's getting a bargain. Hey how about you buy a brand new R1, I don't mind you riding it for 5 months then I'll buy it at the same discount you sell the trumpet. Good deal:2thumbsup :clap:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just saying hello:yes:

And a good morning to you Alistair.

[BigG]

And a good morning to you Alistair.
Whats good about it, it's pouring down, cant even get a round of golf in.:bye:

[Dooly]

He's getting a bargain. Hey how about you buy a brand new R1, I don't mind you riding it for 5 months then I'll buy it at the same discount you sell the trumpet. Good deal:2thumbsup :clap:

Sure I'll order one on Monday.:scooter:

[MSTRS]

Huge turnout today. Huey being a little coy too. Never mind. Robertydog and me with YT on pillion today had a nice little pootle for about an hour. Started damp, ended up dry and almost sunny. Nice.

[robertydog]

Nice gentile cruise. Mind you i reckon i was a moving target today. Some of these cage drivers were all over the show today.:gob::gob:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Huge turnout today. Huey being a little coy too. Never mind. Robertydog and me with YT on pillion today had a nice little pootle for about an hour. Started damp, ended up dry and almost sunny. Nice.

Cool. I hope to be back on the ride next week. Gota wind this little group up and get at it again. Lets see what next week brings.

[robertydog]

Not riding today BigG. We even waited another 10 minutes for you.

[robertydog]

Cool. I hope to be back on the ride next week. Gota wind this little group up and get at it again. Lets see what next week brings.

Its all gone a bit quiet lately. Maybe the weather. Bikes dont like sitting there doing nothing ya know.:nono:

[Dooly]

I'm missing the rides.

Hopefully the guy who brought my Triumph will come along too. He sounded keen and I told him where we meet.
But he is an Ulysses guy.

[BigG]

Not riding today BigG. We even waited another 10 minutes for you. End of the month, got to get accounts out, but thats no excuse. Very nearly came but I thought it wise not to with the wet road and a bald back tyre. Next week should be ok should have a tyre on.:niceone:

[Stickchick]

Hopefully I'll be able to make it next week too. Provided someone an pillion me of course

[Zukin]

Well I have an excellent weekend ride :yes:
But it wasnt in the Bay though

1000km of wet weather riding through the back blocks of Taranaki:yes:

What else could we ask for!!:yes:

See ya this weekend

[BigG]

Well I have an excellent weekend ride :yes:
But it wasnt in the Bay though

1000km of wet weather riding through the back blocks of Taranaki:yes:

What else could we ask for!!:yes:

See ya this weekend Sounds like it was a bit of an adventure ride, did you go with some guys from Welly or were they local KB's, cos I think I might have upset someone's partner about the Moto GP.
Went for a blast on Sunday to Bayveiw and up the Eskdale Road and back to Havelock it was good short ride but plenty of HWP's on the road, is it going to be a thing of the future.

[Stickchick]

Gixxer, Tart, Mstrs and I went for ride yesterday too. Gixxer as lead and Tart gossiping on the back of his bike and Mstrs at the back of me. I tell ya I was nervous as about jumping on Tarts EL from the farm bike that Gixxer has let me ride but what a great day. You three made my weekend really after a really crap week (I caused a major mistake). I look forward to getting out on the main road next weekend hopefully. Still alittle tired but its well worth it thats for sure. Never realised how draining riding can be. I really need to harden up I think. Hopefully next time there won't be any goats flying at me!!! Not nice for a noobie thats for sure, thought I was gonna have a heart attack. Stupid thing was the only thing that crossed my mind was...Stick you better control Tarts bike otherwise she is gonna kill ya :dodge:

These three are the best to be taught to ride with :Punk:, they may push your boundries alittle but they know whats best. All you do is take a deep breath and get on with it.

THANKS HEAPS GUYS!!!! If it wasn't for you I would still be transportless and now i see alight at the end of the tunnel!!!!:love:

[MSTRS]

Hey Stick...we can help and give advice etc but you still gotta do the thing. And you were doing well. You have found out what most newbies suffer from...riding is mentally (and physically) draining until you have practised enough that the basics come automatically. The answer is to keep taking bites at it and spend time in the saddle. I reckon once you can do 100ks then you need to do a big trip. What you are doing right now tells me you are teachable - and believe me, it is a pleasure to watch someone doing what they are told!!!

[robertydog]

Sounds like it was a bit of an adventure ride, did you go with some guys from Welly or were they local KB's, cos I think I might have upset someone's partner about the Moto GP.
Went for a blast on Sunday to Bayveiw and up the Eskdale Road and back to Havelock it was good short ride but plenty of HWP's on the road, is it going to be a thing of the future.

Hey G i came thru yr neck of the woods yesterday. Down middle road to patangata, over to Waipawa, over to Onga Onga, down HW50. Called in and saw Dooly. And off home. The weather was really mild down there and not a HP in sight. They must be keeping an eye on you:shit:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

THANKS HEAPS GUYS!!!! :

What MSTRS said. John and I have a very different way of teaching and I recon between us we get good middle ground. I have said it before and I will say it again. You are a natural and you will be a grate rider. You are going ahead well. Driven by the need to be free and mobile. You rock Chicky and as John said It is great to work with someone that wants to learn. Tart is a great inspiration and she has felt the pain so it is good to chat to her cos she has the answers you are looking for. The goat was a shock and it was very dangerous but sooner or later you gota experience it. Later would have been better but there you go. Your natural skill kept you going. And the fact we wouldn't let you stop. :)
Roll on next week. Was great to spend a few hours chatting to Tart. Was good of MSTRS to let me have her for that long :shutup:

[Stickchick]

Ok guys this old bitch is a little sore can you shed some light on why? The muscles in my back are really stiff. Is this the way i was sitting or its just the old body isn't used to having those muscles being used? The rest of my is fine...well is normal for me anyway hehehe

[MSTRS]

Ok guys this old bitch is a little sore can you shed some light on why? The muscles in my back are really stiff. Is this the way i was sitting or its just the old body isn't used to having those muscles being used? The rest of my is fine...well is normal for me anyway hehehe

I can imagine why, but hesitate to speculate on an open forum:dodge:

[Stickchick]

You can speculate all you like but there are somethings I prefer to to do with another person and thats just not happening hehehehe

[MSTRS]

You are right...riding's always better when you have company:innocent:
If your muscles are sore, it is because you weren't relaxed. Understandable when you are nervous etc. It will get better as you progress.