Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[v8s&2wheels]

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: Did it again filled me truck up with petrol. :stupid: Thanks for the containers Tony hope ya put the petrol to good use :laugh: yep I no it is funny but I had such a fantastic weekend that I was in dream land

Hey, at least you didnt blow up the whole damn petrol station unlike a certain someone on the news.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: Did it again filled me truck up with petrol. :stupid: Thanks for the containers Tony hope ya put the petrol to good use :laugh: yep I no it is funny but I had such a fantastic weekend that I was in dream land

Aye G… Its only money mate..:niceone:.. just pass it on to the next client……:laugh:…… Pleased I don’t need any work done for a while………:jerry:… Have a great day tomorrow mate :niceone:

[DR Girl]

Was thinking about this fast/slow group thing.

Maybe we could have a fast group, a medium group, and a slow group.
But also a slow/med, med/med, med/fast, but to cover all bases, maybe a slow, slow/med, slow, med, med/, med, med, fast/, fast, fast, ultrasonic/, then perhaps a slow, slow, slow, slow/, slow, slow, slow, med/ med, med, med, fast/, fast, fast, ultrasonic, ultrasonic.
Then maybe a group that are so fast they have arrived at the destination and are back home before the rest have left.
They can be the mega ballistic group.

Then we'd have a place for all!!!

Ok, sorted.

As you were.:msn-wink::wacko::niceone:

You're a HOOT Tony :blip: Had a good chuckle at this !!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Morepower]

I just found this he home page, Jase
Theres more if you follow the link

The Group Ride Guide


Group rides. Many like minded individuals meet up to share their passion for sport, ride some excellent roads, enjoy the company of old and meet new friends and talk shit. Unfortunately, all too often however these excursions are marred by an accident – or worse, we lose a friend.
Make no mistake it is a dangerous game we play at the best of times, but there are some things particular to group rides that can catch out the unwary.

An approach was made to the wise and powerful Mental Trousers to try and find a way to bring together a group of folk from a broad spectrum of KB and see if we could reach a consensus on these factors and what could be done to mitigate them.

What follows is the fruit of those discussions. A set of guidelines which we hope, if adopted and followed will go some way toward reducing the risks associated with group rides and make them more enjoyable for all participants.

It is hoped that organisers will state that rides will be run in accordance with The Group Ride Guide and provide a link to this in their announcement and/or calendar event posts. It is anticipated that the guidelines can not cover every situation nor should all be applicable to every ride. But please, let people know what to expect so that they may make an informed decision as to whether they should attend the ride or not.

I won’t name names, I think MT has access to a list of all participants, and some, for various reasons wished to remain anonymous. As you know, trying to get consensus on any given topic from more than a couple of people can be difficult, so for my part I would like to thank everyone for their co-operation, time, effort, ideas and constructive input. Well done guys.

The Group Ride Guide

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107628

Cripes! I can see the sentiment behind this but rides are about having fun , not organisational skills and paperwork. We ride bikes to enjoy the freedom .
I actually enjoy riding my own ride , I am not a good group rider at all and sometimes that has me on my own but still able to enjoy the social aspect at the stops.
I definitely believe that a group that is well spread out is much safer than some over organised rides where one goes down and its like skittles .
Thats why I think the thursday ride group has lasted so many years despite the odd bit of attrition , its the lack of organisation that appeals and makes it easy.
I believe in personal responsibility , if someone out rides their ability then they can only look at themselves .

My 2c

[RDjase]

Cripes! I can see the sentiment behind this but rides are about having fun , not organisational skills and paperwork. We ride bikes to enjoy the freedom .
I actually enjoy riding my own ride , I am not a good group rider at all and sometimes that has me on my own but still able to enjoy the social aspect at the stops.
I definitely believe that a group that is well spread out is much safer than some over organised rides where one goes down and its like skittles .
Thats why I think the thursday ride group has lasted so many years despite the odd bit of attrition , its the lack of organisation that appeals and makes it easy.
I believe in personal responsibility , if someone out rides their ability then they can only look at themselves .

My 2c

It makes a ride a epic to orginise aye dave, i havnt read it all properly, there is so much there. It sounds like it more for orginising a toy run or something big, not a casual saturday ride

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cripes! I can see the sentiment behind this but rides are about having fun , not organisational skills and paperwork. We ride bikes to enjoy the freedom .
I actually enjoy riding my own ride , I am not a good group rider at all and sometimes that has me on my own but still able to enjoy the social aspect at the stops.
I definitely believe that a group that is well spread out is much safer than some over organised rides where one goes down and its like skittles .
Thats why I think the thursday ride group has lasted so many years despite the odd bit of attrition , its the lack of organisation that appeals and makes it easy.
I believe in personal responsibility , if someone out rides their ability then they can only look at themselves .

My 2c


Well said. I think Jase is right to. It is more for big groups. I don't want rules as such. The world is full of rules. Riding is to be free of the stuff that’s holds us all back at work for 5 days a week.

[Dooly]

Dont the likes of Ulyssess etc have those types of rides where you have to obey the speed limit, no over taking, formation etc etc.

I saw a mass of black coming towards me a while back on HW50. Looked like a giant blowfly.
It was a group ride of compressors, gang, patches everywhere.
They were so tightly formed, if one went over or made a mistake I can imagine how many more would go too.

[RDjase]

Dont the likes of Ulyssess etc have those types of rides where you have to obey the speed limit, no over taking, formation etc etc.

I saw a mass of black coming towards me a while back on HW50. Looked like a giant blowfly.
It was a group ride of compressors, gang, patches everywhere.
They were so tightly formed, if one went over or made a mistake I can imagine how many more would go too.

What speed were they going? 100Psi oops, I ment Kph :bleh:

[BigG]

Well there is some good Cops about, when I was comeing back from the Hutt I came up behind a truck on a passing lane droped down a gear and opened up and just as I puleed passed him bingo instant on and he waved to me hello I thought and went on his merry way. :clap:

[BigG]

Gona have to get a antibug lense, this is happening to offten.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mR52tQ_Z0

[Dooly]

Am going for a mid week ride Thursday. Weather looks good.:clap:

Leaving my place 9.30ish down HW50, eventually Palmy, then, wherever, to be decided. Prob back home 4-5.
Lunch etc on the way.

Not a gentle cruise, probably a spirited ride.:niceone:

So far me & Yanis, possibly others, but all welcome

If you want my addy which is on HW50, flick me a PM.
That's those that don't know where I am.

[speights_bud]

Yea no worries mate, just make yourself known, might try and pop out on saturday the 3rd, but probably not as will be helping out with the 6 hour, but sunday for sure, hopefully itll be sunny and will put the slicks on, but ill let you know either way.

The old man has a drz250 to play on, got a set of kx forks on for a better ride. He hasnt been off-road on my tractor as yet, he's a bit worried about the front wheel popping up on him all to quickly, or getting into trouble and then grabbing a hand full of power... :laugh:

Haha Sounds awesome mate i'll definitely come and say gidday :)


Yes you can use it but you will not be able to carry Becks on the ride I had planned. Maybe you can take a group on an easier ride and I can take the harder ride? Or vice versa
Was going to go up the zig-zag in the George over the top down the blackberry face along the flat up the second to end face, far end via the far face, along the middle track , up the hill cross over the top of the George and down the woolshed side. Will that ride work for this group? But not really a pillion ride. You could lead the same ride but take an easier rout as not all might like the harder ride........?

we'll see how it goes when everyone there and what people are comfortable with, sounds like a good route planned to me:niceone: will see how it goes with Bex, can always like you say try an easier route if i need to... i wonder if Mary Moo needs a hand making muffins.....:dodge:

[MSTRS]

Cripes! I can see the sentiment behind this but rides are about having fun , not organisational skills and paperwork. We ride bikes to enjoy the freedom .
I actually enjoy riding my own ride , I am not a good group rider at all and sometimes that has me on my own but still able to enjoy the social aspect at the stops.
I definitely believe that a group that is well spread out is much safer than some over organised rides where one goes down and its like skittles .
Thats why I think the thursday ride group has lasted so many years despite the odd bit of attrition , its the lack of organisation that appeals and makes it easy.
I believe in personal responsibility , if someone out rides their ability then they can only look at themselves .

My 2c
Not really 'rules' as such. Just an attempt to map out responsible expectations, especially on rides where lots turn up. Smaller groups, a few mates, and those where the riders have all ridden together lots so know their capabilities, obviously are less likely to need reminders of how to behave around others. Probably not something that would need to be put into action round these parts...

[BigG]

Probably going to Wanganui Saterday Trailering bike there and blasting back.

I like group rides no rules cos we are all grown up now go what speed you like not trying to out do anybody but trying to get some bleeding footage of other riders but I cant keep up :beer: work it out :banana:

[Tony W]

You're a HOOT Tony :blip: Had a good chuckle at this !!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:


Dooly, you forgot to put in a " slow, slow, slow, slow, slower, slower, slowerer, stop." group, for that old lady...:lol::2thumbsup:hug:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Dooly, you forgot to put in a " slow, slow, slow, slow, slower, slower, slowerer, stop." group, for that old lady...:lol::2thumbsup:hug:

:dodge:I see a war startin up in here,, :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::ar15::rofl:

[v8s&2wheels]

Just a note about the ride on tomorrow. If anyone wants to come then yell out. We are part of the slow slow slow slower group, not to be confused with the slow slow slow slower slower group. We will hit 101kph on at least 2 occasions!

Ypawa, let us know if you plan on having a ride with us so we know whether or not to meet up with you, otherwise we will just go to waipuk.

[crazyhorse]

Was thinking about this fast/slow group thing.

Maybe we could have a fast group, a medium group, and a slow group.
But also a slow/med, med/med, med/fast, but to cover all bases, maybe a slow, slow/med, slow, med, med/, med, med, fast/, fast, fast, ultrasonic/, then perhaps a slow, slow, slow, slow/, slow, slow, slow, med/ med, med, med, fast/, fast, fast, ultrasonic, ultrasonic.
Then maybe a group that are so fast they have arrived at the destination and are back home before the rest have left.
They can be the mega ballistic group.

Then we'd have a place for all!!!

Ok, sorted.

As you were.:msn-wink::wacko::niceone:

Absolutely fantastically described Dooly ....... still having a chuckle bout it :rofl:

[crazyhorse]

Cripes! I can see the sentiment behind this but rides are about having fun , not organisational skills and paperwork. We ride bikes to enjoy the freedom .
I actually enjoy riding my own ride , I am not a good group rider at all and sometimes that has me on my own but still able to enjoy the social aspect at the stops.
I definitely believe that a group that is well spread out is much safer than some over organised rides where one goes down and its like skittles .
Thats why I think the thursday ride group has lasted so many years despite the odd bit of attrition , its the lack of organisation that appeals and makes it easy.
I believe in personal responsibility , if someone out rides their ability then they can only look at themselves .

My 2c

I'm with you on this one. Ride to your own means. :banana:

[DR Girl]

Dooly, you forgot to put in a " slow, slow, slow, slow, slower, slower, slowerer, stop." group, for that old lady...:lol::2thumbsup:hug:

YOU DESERVE A GOOD :spanking: FOR THAT CHEEKY REMARK TONY W!!!!

Ladies ......do join in with a chastising for this man !

[crazyhorse]

YOU DESERVE A GOOD :spanking: FOR THAT CHEEKY
REMARK TONY W!!!!
Ladies ......do join in with a chastising for this man !


Ok, here goes....... bend over Tony W :2guns: :moon: :spanking: ha ha ha :lol:

[Dooly]

Absolutely fantastically described Dooly ....... still having a chuckle bout it :rofl:

You can be the leader of the Mega Ballistic group eh.:2thumbsup

[Dooly]

YOU DESERVE A GOOD :spanking: FOR THAT CHEEKY REMARK TONY W!!!!

Ladies ......do join in with a chastising for this man !

Well you gonna have to prove him wrong Robin.
Sports bike huh.........:2thumbsup

[RDjase]

Check this out, :banana:

Comments and Marks out of ten to be please:lol:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107654

[crazyhorse]

You can be the leader of the Mega Ballistic group eh.:2thumbsup

Oh goodie, goodie, goodie........ :rofl: :rofl: :scooter:

[DR Girl]

Ok, here goes....... bend over Tony W :2guns: :moon: :spanking: ha ha ha :lol:

THANK YOU FOR THAT SHIRLEY :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:clap::clap::clap:

[DR Girl]

Well you gonna have to prove him wrong Robin.
Sports bike huh.........:2thumbsup

Might just have to !!! Then I can take on the 'Comfy Sofa' (love that quote Dooley!)!!:lol::lol:
SHAME I can't push the 200 any faster then 110/115 ks.
As for the old lady bit? Is he forgetting I'm DR Girl ie "GIRL"............I'll get him when he least expects off road one day!! :devil2:

[Dooly]

Check this out, :banana:

Comments and Marks out of ten to be please:lol:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107654

That sucks more than a scout master at a Jamboree!:lol:

I'm guessing thats inspiration for yours?:2thumbsup

Thats been for sale for a long time.
Funny that eh.:lol:

[BigG]

:eek:
Check this out, :banana:

Comments and Marks out of ten to be please:lol:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107654

What a horrible looking Thing :argh: Doesnt look like a MONSTER looks like a Mouse with big ears. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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[Dooly]

Just a reminder if anyone wants a ride tommorrow to Palmy and around about rural, back home country wayish, route to be decided.

Its a full on race ride, no pansies, throttle right round to the stop, last one there buys the piss and has to skull 20 pints, no one to go under 200.:2thumbsup
PM me for flight times.







.....................of course I'm kidding.:lol:

[BigG]

Just a reminder if anyone wants a ride tommorrow to Palmy and around about rural, back home country wayish, route to be decided.

Its a full on race ride, no pansies, throttle right round to the stop, last one there buys the piss and has to skull 20 pints, no one to go under 200.:2thumbsup
:mad: cor I gona miss this.

[ynot slow]

I can be flag marshal at Palmy end of journey,and after carefully observing each rider down their 10 beers flag them off at their arrival intervals times.

[Tony W]

Might just have to !!! Then I can take on the 'Comfy Sofa' (love that quote Dooley!)!!:lol::lol:
SHAME I can't push the 200 any faster then 110/115 ks.
As for the old lady bit? Is he forgetting I'm DR Girl ie "GIRL"............I'll get him when he least expects off road one day!! :devil2:

:mad: Get back in tne KITCHEN, where you belong :girlfight:...and let the real riders do it !

[crazyhorse]

Just a reminder if anyone wants a ride tommorrow to Palmy and around about rural, back home country wayish, route to be decided.

Its a full on race ride, no pansies, throttle right round to the stop, last one there buys the piss and has to skull 20 pints, no one to go under 200.:2thumbsup
PM me for flight times.

.....................of course I'm kidding.:lol:


Its gonna rain tomorrow - and such a shame I can't make it :rofl: But have fun flying around the countryside :lol:

[crazyhorse]

Have an awesome day today.... those who are riding that is, and to the rest of us - Work hard :oi-grr:

[BigG]

:mad: Get back in tne KITCHEN, where you belong :girlfight:...and let the real riders do it ! Oh no you gona get some Flak

[Dooly]

Have an awesome day today.... those who are riding that is, and to the rest of us - Work hard :oi-grr:

Looking good for today.
4 of us so far.
Got a good route for the return trip.

We can also ride Saturday too!:2thumbsup

[BigG]

Well I caught you guys Alvin, Dale and I think Yarniss flying past the Kart Club about three disturbing me Smoko with all that racket:lol: :lol: well I think it was you guys.

[Dooly]

Well I caught you guys Alvin, Dale and I think Yarniss flying past the Kart Club about three disturbing me Smoko with all that racket:lol: :lol: well I think it was you guys.

Would be them.

We had a shorter ride today, rained all HW50 down and was fine Palmy area.
Rained all way back from Dannevirke, (surprise!)
Were going to go Weber/Wimbeldon/Porangahau way back but was pissing down at the turnoff in Dannevirke so pointless trying to do country roads in our 101 kph style so high tailed it home.

Alvin & I even caught and passed a mufti cop car and never got pinged so that proves we never speed.
:lol:
Good day out anyway, checked out all the new bikes at Anza.

The new Triumph Thunderbird is sweeeet.:lol:

Brand new Buell XB12R for 15k too.

[NZsarge]

The new Triumph Thunderbird is sweeeet.:lol:


Have they made one of them a demo yet?

[Dooly]

Have they made one of them a demo yet?

I would say so as the black one is reg & WOF. A silver one unreg.

I sat on it for a while and pondered.
Hmm....if I buy one I would have to take the missus out on it.
Think I'll stick to sprotsbikes.:2thumbsup

But it is very nice, and could make a man turn.
Well, not faggy, but........the 'cruiser' side.:lol:

Even a few compressor pilots there were in awe of it, commenting on how nice it was and nothing really to buy for it cept maybe mufflers whereas their pressors they had to fork out shitloads to get them to look, go, and sound nice in their opinion.
And at 25k its the same price for an entry level Dyna.

Anza are having a Harley day shortly where there will be 18 pressors to demo, which is quite depressing but, on the plus.........the Buell range will be there too, including the 1125 Rotax ones, plus the usual XB12s etc. I think I will go for a ride on them.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Im doing my first lot of testing new tyre pressures on this ride on wednesday, so ill be very cautious and be trying to really feel whats going on underneath.
.

And how did it go?

[DR Girl]

:mad: Get back in tne KITCHEN, where you belong :girlfight:...and let the real riders do it !

I'm an elephant, I never forget ...........:soon: :Pokey: ;)

[v8s&2wheels]

And how did it go?

It didnt lol. Went in wednesday morning to buy one and they were out of stock, so ordered and paid. Was told come in before 4 today to pick it up. Came in at 3.50 and they bloody closed at 3.45. So havent got it yet.

Other hand, Yanis whipped his out, with a warm tyre (not cold, but not fully heated) it was showing 38 on the rear and 37 on the front. So looks like front maybe a little over pressure, but im going to wait until ive got my digital gauge before i start changing any thing

[Dooly]

Other hand, Yanis whipped his out,

Ooo.......errrr........manlove!!!!:buggerd::lol:

[BigG]

:laugh:
I'm an elephant, I never forget ...........:soon: :Pokey: ;)Well you said it, they are somewhat LARGE eH! :laugh:


Ooo.......errrr........manlove!!!!:buggerd::lol: Far out, trust you to think of that, mind you ya got in before me :lol:

[Dooly]

Far out, trust you to think of that, mind you ya got in before me :lol:

Must be a Zuki bonding thang eh G.:lol:

[Tony W]

Sure are, babe! Not sure of the form of transport tho...Ruby is currently without a rego:crybaby:
Would love you to come up here tho as well. Us bitches have to stick together, although we can let the boys join us as long as they behave!


OK Tart. Be at BP on Saturday, either with your bike, or with your helmet.

This playing "hard-to-get" caper is wearing a bit thin, for an old coot like me ! :weep:

BTW. I'm the short, bald guy, with the glasses. ;)

[Tony W]

I'm an elephant, I never forget ...........:soon: :Pokey: ;)


F U fatso!!!!:bleh::bleh::clap::stupid::stupid:....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

K a few rules for Sunday. Sorry but we need just a few

NO DOGS AT ALL. Just don’t bring the K9 or you will have to take him/her home.

Quiet is good if you have a choice. We have a lota young stock on the ground. But bring what you have and ride it.

You make the call about what you want to ride. Too hard don’t do it. I will ride an easy rout and will point out the harder option for you and it is your choice what you ride.

Safety gear is your responsibility. Remember this is our work place so treat it as such.

Have a great day and go home worn out and not broken.

See you all at 1pm:calm: on Sunday…………………..

[DR Girl]

:laugh:Well you said it, they are somewhat LARGE eH! :laugh:

Someone else to add to my :spanking: LIST !!! LOL :2thumbsup:clap::Punk::lol:

[Dooly]

K a few rules for Sunday. Sorry but we need just a few

NO DOGS AT ALL. Just don’t bring the K9 or you will have to take him/her home.

Quiet is good if you have a choice. We have a lota young stock on the ground. But bring what you have and ride it.

You make the call about what you want to ride. Too hard don’t do it. I will ride an easy rout and will point out the harder option for you and it is your choice what you ride.

Safety gear is your responsibility. Remember this is our work place so treat it as such.

Have a great day and go home worn out and not broken.

See you all at 1pm:calm: on Sunday…………………..

Sorry Steve, I'm out.
Neighbour's bringing his tractor over to dig a few things for me so best I stay here and tell him where.

[Dooly]

Someone else to add to my :spanking: LIST !!! LOL :2thumbsup:clap::Punk::lol:

What type of gear do you wear when you're :spanking: people?:shake::psst::lol:

[MSTRS]

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[Dooly]

I was'nt thinking that John.
Honestly.............:lol:


The resemblance is uncanny btw.:sweatdrop:lol:

[MSTRS]

Aren't you glad you got me to do the thinking for you?

[crazyhorse]

ha ha ha - didn't realise this was turning into a picture game too now. :laugh:

[crazyhorse]

I was'nt thinking that John.
Honestly.............:lol:



But you'd look lovely wearing that Tony. I can just picture that....... as you ride off down the road :rofl: :laugh: :yes:

[MSTRS]

ha ha ha - didn't realise this was turning into a picture game too now. :laugh:

Na. But a serious question was asked, and it seemed best to answer with a picture. They do say a thousand words, donchano...

[Dooly]

But you'd look lovely wearing that Tony. I can just picture that....... as you ride off down the road :rofl: :laugh: :yes:

Maybe we could do a group ride all dressed like that eh.:lol:

If I'm not there go ahead........I'll catch you up.:2thumbsup

[Dooly]

Na. But a serious question was asked, and it seemed best to answer with a picture. They do say a thousand words, donchano...

Much appreciated mate, but there seems to be an abundance of clothing, and not enough TOE!!!:oi-grr::lol:

[yungatart]

OK Tart. Be at BP on Saturday, either with your bike, or with your helmet.

This playing "hard-to-get" caper is wearing a bit thin, for an old coot like me ! :weep:

BTW. I'm the short, bald guy, with the glasses. ;)

Can you pick me up? I will pm you my address...

Ps Snap...I'm the short lady with glasses...but I do have hair!

[Dooly]

...but I do have hair!

Umm.......ok.....I'll leave that.:lol:

Ride tommorrow is there?
Mobil Taradale Rd 1pm?
Or???

[BigG]

Wanganui to-morow Ya can ride back with me after 12

[BigG]

Far out I shouldn't be here some dick in a cage tried to run me off the road when I was overtaking him south of Dannevirke. He must have been watching me in his rear veiw mirror and as I overtook him he followed me over to the otherside of road just about got on to the verge and I would have bin history.
Apart from that Whooo what a ride back from Wangas stoped in Palmy and had a look at an XJR 1300, nice comfy bike

[Dooly]

Yeah G, we had a wanker in a Holden pull up right behind us just before HW50 turnoff on the way back this week, after we passed him. He even passed Yanis and was up my ass before we turned. Then he gave us the Mongy salute to which I replied with a middle finger.

[MSTRS]

Shit, G. I had a similar encounter with such a prat, who turned out to be from Dannevirke. Was with Cowboyz, and we came up behind two cars along Korokipo Rd. Went to overtake them both, and the second car in line tried the same thing. Then he tailgated us as far as the HW50 turnoff, where Lance and I pulled well to the right in the slip lane. This prick then drove through the slip lane and on down Omahu Rd towards Hastings.
Read about it here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=44539)

[yungatart]

I'm glad you are still here to tell the tale, G.
What is it with dick whackers like that?

[stormy1]

Good to here you are ok BigG, interesting thread you have going there to MSTRS!

Anyone up for a ride tomorrow? Havent checked the weather but if the road is dry I am keen for a blat.

[robertydog]

Come on G. What have i told you in the past. Get that needle around to the red bit. The quicker you get past the buggers the better.
Glad you ok though.

[Grumpy]

had a look at an XJR 1300, nice comfy bike

Hey G. You got a hankering to go naked? Only way to ride.:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Hey G. You got a hankering to go naked? Only way to ride.:2thumbsup

:scratch: Hmmm... Get mighty cold would'nt it?

[Dooly]

Hey G. You got a hankering to go naked? Only way to ride.:2thumbsup

Riding naked, riding in bondage gear, Yanis whipping his out.........hell, we got quite a group here eh.:lol:

[Grumpy]

:scratch: Hmmm... Get mighty cold would'nt it?
They breed 'em tough over this way.

[NZsarge]

They breed 'em tough over this way.

:killingme

[Dooly]

Anyone up for a ride tomorrow? Havent checked the weather but if the road is dry I am keen for a blat.

Meant to be ok, maybe a bit of rain in morn.

I will be home all day, can't get out.:(

[stormy1]

Meant to be ok, maybe a bit of rain in morn.

I will be home all day, can't get out.:(

How gay is that! :girlfight:

[robertydog]

How gay is that! :girlfight:

Very gay:whistle:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Very gay:whistle:

yip gay:buggerd:

[robertydog]

yip gay:buggerd:

What he said;)

[RDjase]

Meant to be ok, maybe a bit of rain in morn.

I will be home all day, can't get out.:(

get the DR out and have a ride at steves, My dirt bikes are all go, my son has been riding my 250 checking it for me he said:banana: He knows not to try starting it now, big old 2strokes kick back lol

[crazyhorse]

What he said;)

Yip, still gay :yes:

[robertydog]

Yip, still gay :yes:

I will go with what she said. Cause chicks are always right apparently.:dodge:

[crazyhorse]

I will go with what she said. Cause chicks are always right apparently.:dodge:

Yahhhhh - thanks robertydog :hug:

[robertydog]

Yahhhhh - thanks robertydog :hug:

I have had a quite a few Stienlagers. :buggerd:

[RDjase]

I know how you feel. I've used Diablo's on my SV for what seems like forever, and they never let me down once. It was not the best option to put on the GSXR1000 when I needed to put new tyres on it, as they would be chewed out too quickly. The boys here are all running Pilot Road 2's, so decided to try them out.

Personally, they seem to grip well, even in the wet, as I managed to ride bit quicker than some in the rain, and I never lost confidence in them.

Certainly a tyre I would recommend as they tend to stick as well as my favourite Pirrellis.

Sometimes you gotta try something, but the boys all rave about the PR2's, and now, so do I


What model diablo's were you using on the SV ,its about time i did some tyre shopping

[robertydog]

What model diablo's were you using on the SV ,its about time i did some tyre shopping

What are you after? front? rear?

[Dooly]

How gay is that! :girlfight:

Not that gay.
No ass fucking involved.

Neighbour's coming over with his tractor and digger to help me make a moto X track on one of the paddocks.:2thumbsup

[crazyhorse]

What model diablo's were you using on the SV ,its about time i did some tyre shopping

Diablo Stradas - they're the best - in my opinion. And thats all that counts when I ride. :whistle:

[RDjase]

What are you after? front? rear?

both , there shaged, diablo rosso are available in 170 rear. Mite try them since i like pirellis but could go with pilot power 2ct front and road 2ct rear. It has a 5.5 rear rim and i had a 180 on it , then tryed a cheapy trademe 170(michelin tour something) and it turns in heaps better, there sposed to run a 170

[RDjase]

Diablo Stradas - they're the best - in my opinion. And thats all that counts when I ride. :whistle:

The strada's are there tour tyre, that was one option because there are available in 170. not worried about how long they last to much tho

[RDjase]

Who is going to Steves tomorro?

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQrPTJX4xM

[BigG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQrPTJX4xM HaHaHa looked like Alvin

[RDjase]

one day i will get broad band lol, bloody youtube takes way too long for me

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Who is going to Steves tomorro?

I will be here.
Do you know how to get here?
Maybe you could all meet at the Bay View BP and follow Todd out?

Anyway best I go to work and get it sorted for the day. Will be nice :sunny:ish avo. :innocent:
C U all 1ish

[GMcC]

I will be here.
Do you know how to get here?
Maybe you could all meet at the Bay View BP and follow Todd out?

Anyway best I go to work and get it sorted for the day. Will be nice :sunny:ish avo. :innocent:
C U all 1ish

Jobs to do today me old china
Will get bike ready for another day
Ta Steve

[RDjase]

I will be here.
Do you know how to get here?
Maybe you could all meet at the Bay View BP and follow Todd out?

Anyway best I go to work and get it sorted for the day. Will be nice :sunny:ish avo. :innocent:
C U all 1ish

Sounds a good idea, I know you place is North but thats not enough to get there by:laugh: Just got to get the rear brake working, it was but I think the shoes "unbonded" themselves yesterday. Into the spares and sorting it shortly
See you this arvo

[crazyhorse]

How many people are going out to Steve's today?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

How many people are going out to Steve's today?

Not many by the sound of it. Don’t worry about having to have all the safety gear. I have none but I will be riding an easy and appropriate track for the bike and gear I have. The people that want to range out and be challenged will wear the gear they need to for that. This is an interesting and easy/challenging avo as you want it to be. Anyway I am off to church so will see those coming at 1pm. Cheers :sunny:

[James Deuce]

That video made me cry.,

Bet you guys have a cracker day up there today.

[crazyhorse]

The strada's are there tour tyre, that was one option because there are available in 170. not worried about how long they last to much tho

Wrong answer Jason!

Pirelli Diablo Strada
The Pirelli Diablo Strada is a radial tyre designed for sports tourers, with a surprisingly broad spectrum of applications. Build as a distance/touring tyre, the Diablo Strada can sit as happily on a hypersports bike as middleweight commuter. With a high silica compound the tyre warms quickly and repels water well. In line with its roots as a touring tyre, the Pirelli Diablo Strada's has a tread that is cut 25% deeper than the Diablo for longer tyre life.


There are 4 different types of Diablos: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Pro; Pirelli Diablo Strada ; Pirelli Diablo H and Diablo ZR; Pirelli Diablo Corsa III!!!!!!!!!!


:Offtopic:

[RDjase]

The strada's are there tour tyre, that was one option because there are available in 170. not worried about how long they last to much tho


Wrong answer Jason!

[I]Pirelli Diablo Strada
Build as a distance/touring tyre,

What part of tour isnt that Shirley!

And i know there are lots of diferent Diablo's ,Diablo Rosso is there new tyre and there is a Angel as well that is along the same lines as the Strada

Edit ,I forgot to put some more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maha]

Ooooooo bugger!


I can laugh at it now but, looked like me last weekend.....:laugh:

[crazyhorse]

What part of tour isnt that Shirley!

And i know there are lots of diferent Diablo's ,Diablo Rosso is there new tyre and there is a Angel as well that is along the same lines as the Strada

Edit ,I forgot to put some more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, that's what Mouse used to race on the GSXR600 and TL1000 about 5 years ago. That is why I ended up with them, as the sides were screwed, but not the middle. I do not class them as a touring tyre at all.

[crazyhorse]

I can laugh at it now but, looked like me last weekend.....:laugh:

..... giggle, giggle, giggle :rofl:

[RDjase]

Well, that's what Mouse used to race on the GSXR600 and TL1000 about 5 years ago. That is why I ended up with them, as the sides were screwed, but not the middle. I do not class them as a touring tyre at all.

Tyre technology moves fast Shirley, They(stada's) are available in a really good range of sizes too, more so than the rest of the Diablo range. Still deciding what to do with tyres , and if I keep the Duke. A cheaper road bike and another race bike sounds more fun

[crazyhorse]

Well, they are still my fav tyre and have great stickability. It is obvious that technology changes, that is why there are so many more options out there. But at the time, Strada's were what Pirrelli were promoting as race tyres. But Jason, it doesn't really matter.... that is my opinion, and yes, they have to produce in different sizes, as bikes have different size wheels. I understand that too.

[RDjase]

Well, they are still my fav tyre and have great stickability. It is obvious that technology changes, that is why there are so many more options out there. But at the time, Strada's were what Pirrelli were promoting as race tyres. But Jason, it doesn't really matter.... that is my opinion, and yes, they have to produce in different sizes, as bikes have different size wheels. I understand that too.

stickability , I like that word lol. 180 and 190 are easy to get ,170 is a inbetween size, thats were the sportyer tyre ranges stop and start again at 160(if your lucky)

[crazyhorse]

stickability , I like that word lol. 180 and 190 are easy to get ,170 is a inbetween size, thats were the sportyer tyre ranges stop and start again at 160(if your lucky)

I was using 180's on my SV - abit on the big side, but still fitted ok. Never had problems with it

[MSTRS]

What are you after? front? rear?

surrounded by posts about 'gay'....

[crazyhorse]

surrounded by posts about 'gay'....

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[RDjase]

Might not make the ride this arvo Steve:no:, I have the carb in bits off the TY, odd ball(original) T K type:2guns:? looks like a round slide mikuni bit isnt, Has a main jet that screws into the bowl and a o'ring (now split) that seals it to the emulsion tube. Swaping the DT carb(if it fits) onto it now and see what it runs like. My boy is hanging out for a ride, may just take him to the river instead.
Maybe i will get a late model bike instead , maybe even as late as a 80s dirt bike :laugh:

[BigG]

I hope ya all had a good day dirt riding, I tryed it on me Ace one day remember guys but it didnt fair to well http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70115&d=1189284010

[MSTRS]

I hope ya all had a good day dirt riding, I tryed it on me Ace one day remember guys but it didnt fair to well http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70115&d=1189284010

Now c'mon G. To be fair you did have a pinecone somewhere in the mix. Nasty things, pinecones. Burn'em....

[yungatart]

We had the pleasure of meeting Tony W, XR Johnny and DR Girl yesterday and ended up riding with them today..well not DR Girl, as she had to stay home and dream up names to drop into the conversation...(She said she was looking after the kids but...)
I pillioned with Tony (as Ruby has no rego) on his BMW (henceforth known as "The Whale")...very comfy armchair ride, I must say and we headed off into the hills with Mstrs leading.
Xr Johnny showed off a stunning bright red lady's bike...(I know, cos I sat on it and its tiny!). Are you sure that it really is a 1200?
Now, this was a nana's ride but we struggled to keep Wickle in sight at times. But thanks to the stop at turn offs guidelines, nobody got lost.:Punk:
We somehow found our way to DR Girls for coffee and conversation. She knows many important people, and the conversation was a hoot!!
The whale rider led for the next part of the journey...gracefully sliding his leather armchair round corners motard style! I thought he said he was a nana...:spanking::spanking:
Ended up at Milk and Honey for more bevvies and general shit slinging. A certain R1 rider must have been on a promise or something...because he avoided stopping to chat:2guns: Thanks for the wave, dude!

An interesting day, guys, thanks heaps

[NZsarge]

on his BMW henceforth known as "The Whale"

No fair, have already got that name sewn up, well kinda, my '91 Holden Statesman is known as the great white whale... So named by my 10 year old nephew..:laugh:

[yungatart]

No fair, have already got that name sewn up, well kinda, my '91 Holden Statesman is known as the great white whale... So named by my 10 year old nephew..:laugh:

All goood...this is the two wheel version!

[Morepower]

No fair, have already got that name sewn up, well kinda, my '91 Holden Statesman is known as the great white whale... So named by my 10 year old nephew..:laugh:

Nah Statesman is just a small car with a baby engine ... big blocks rule :wari:

[NZsarge]

All goood...this is the two wheel version!

Yeah fair enough then..

[crazyhorse]

Shame no one else turned up to Gixxer's place for the dirt bike ride, He put on the opportunity and very few took him up on it.

Opportunity missed, is an opportunity missed......

Thanks Mary and Steve for your hospitality and the yummy muffins :)

[one fast tl1ooo]

yip a big thanks to steve and mary for today, It was neat to go for a ride around your farm, I had a ball, It is a shame NO one else made it. ......
They missed a good day.... THANK YOU agian......:Punk::Punk:

CHEERS TODD

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Thanks for turning up you two. If you had not made it I would have had to mow the bloody lawns. :Offtopic: Glad you enjoyed it Todd. :done: The muffins were a bit hot in my Honest opinion. Mooo should have got them outa the oven earlier. :2guns: :laugh:
And good to see you Rob and Cindy. :wari:
Shame other couldn’t make it but that’s life. :shit:
Have a great week you lot and see some of you at the track on Sunday……… :innocent:….

[Dooly]

Well I had a good day too.

Finished pulling the Duc apart again, then gave the DR heaps around my paddock trying to get my off road skills back again on my to be completed dirt track.

[wickle]

We had the pleasure of meeting Tony W, XR Johnny and DR Girl yesterday and ended up riding with them today..well not DR Girl, as she had to stay home and dream up names to drop into the conversation...(She said she was looking after the kids but...)
I pillioned with Tony (as Ruby has no rego) on his BMW (henceforth known as "The Whale")...very comfy armchair ride, I must say and we headed off into the hills with Mstrs leading.
Xr Johnny showed off a stunning bright red lady's bike...(I know, cos I sat on it and its tiny!). Are you sure that it really is a 1200?
Now, this was a nana's ride but we struggled to keep Wickle in sight at times. But thanks to the stop at turn offs guidelines, nobody got lost.:Punk:
We somehow found our way to DR Girls for coffee and conversation. She knows many important people, and the conversation was a hoot!!
The whale rider led for the next part of the journey...gracefully sliding his leather armchair round corners motard style! I thought he said he was a nana...:spanking::spanking:
Ended up at Milk and Honey for more bevvies and general shit slinging. A certain R1 rider must have been on a promise or something...because he avoided stopping to chat:2guns: Thanks for the wave, dude!

An interesting day, guys, thanks heaps
'thats y i stayed at the rear so as not to
affect you faster people.....and wouldnt have thought
itd be a problem on a 'nana' ride ,, as my speedo doesnt work, but going by revcounter 5000rpm plus is quite adquete (f7) for my 28year bike and me

Don't understand why u r worried abt rego I"m shore I saw the wrong date on one bike!

Enjoyed the ride but sorry I held you back on a 'Nana ride'

[Shorty_925]

Thanks for turning up you two. If you had not made it I would have had to mow the bloody lawns. :Offtopic: Glad you enjoyed it Todd. :done: The muffins were a bit hot in my Honest opinion. Mooo should have got them outa the oven earlier. :2guns: :laugh:
And good to see you Rob and Cindy. :wari:
Shame other couldn’t make it but that’s life. :shit:
Have a great week you lot and see some of you at the track on Sunday……… :innocent:….

Next time i'll be there for sure...well unless injured again!!

[RDjase]

I got my TY sorted (sort off) bit of a muck around with needle heights and a good thrash at the river, My son had lots of fun too on his 80, I forgot how agile trials bikes are, even old ones. Shame i didnt get to Steve's , sounds like you had fun.
Will catch up at Manfeild next week Steve,

[tate35]

"Now, this was a nana's ride but we struggled to keep Wickle in sight at times"

Gees....Wickle can't be you...does'nt sound like you..last few rides we have struggled to keep up with you!!! :chase:

[wickle]

"Now, this was a nana's ride but we struggled to keep Wickle in sight at times"

Gees....Wickle can't be you...does'nt sound like you..last few rides we have struggled to keep up with you!!! :chase:
you guys were two up and on the same era bike which means I was able to play more!

[yungatart]

'thats y i stayed at the rear so as not to
affect you faster people.....and wouldnt have thought
itd be a problem on a 'nana' ride ,, as my speedo doesnt work, but going by revcounter 5000rpm plus is quite adquete (f7) for my 28year bike and me

Don't understand why u r worried abt rego I"m shore I saw the wrong date on one bike!

Enjoyed the ride but sorry I held you back on a 'Nana ride'

You never held us up at all, mate! It was a great cruisy nana ride...we should do it again!
Worried about rego...because
a) it's illegal to ride without one (and I don't break the law) and
B) I can't afford to get caught!

[yungatart]

Helllllloooooo!
Anyone here?
Have you all fallen off the face of the earth?

[Maha]

Helllllloooooo!
Anyone here?
Have you all fallen off the face of the earth?

Shhhhhh everyones sleeping......:sleep:

[yungatart]

Shhhhhh everyones sleeping......:sleep:

:Oops:Oooh...sorry....YT backs slowly out of the room....






WTF are you doing sleeping in our thread, Maha?

[Maha]

:Oops:Oooh...sorry....YT backs slowly out of the room....






WTF are you doing sleeping in our thread, Maha?

I only sneak when they are all asleep, tippy toe around the place and steal what ever I damn well like, then, I slam the door on the way out....:whistle: Maha over and out.

[MSTRS]

Hush...we're busy and don't like to be disturbed
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[yungatart]

I only sneak when they are all asleep, tippy toe around the place and steal what ever I damn well like, then, I slam the door on the way out....:whistle: Maha over and out.

Ahhh, so that explains my missing lingerie.....

[Maha]

Ahhh, so that explains my missing lingerie.....

Na Na Dooly's got that...;)
But it drags on the ground....:lol:

[Dooly]

Na Na Dooly's got that...;)
But it drags on the ground....:lol:

....with your knuckles?:whistle::lol:

[robertydog]

Helllllloooooo!
Anyone here?
Have you all fallen off the face of the earth?

Im saving myself:whistle:

[wickle]

Helllllloooooo!
Anyone here?
Have you all fallen off the face of the earth?
Na they all hiding, scared of being asked to go on a NANA ride!

[Morepower]

Thanks for turning up you two. If you had not made it I would have had to mow the bloody lawns. :Offtopic: Glad you enjoyed it Todd. :done: The muffins were a bit hot in my Honest opinion. Mooo should have got them outa the oven earlier. :2guns: :laugh:
And good to see you Rob and Cindy. :wari:
Shame other couldn’t make it but that’s life. :shit:
Have a great week you lot and see some of you at the track on Sunday……… :innocent:….

I though Mary was away and that there was no muffins ! if I thought there would be muffins I would have been there :crybaby:
:yes:

[one fast tl1ooo]

I though Mary was away and that there was no muffins ! if I thought there would be muffins I would have been there :crybaby:
:yes:

Tuff, you miss out on a fun day, and :yes: very nice muffins,,:woohoo:

[crazyhorse]

I though Mary was away and that there was no muffins ! if I thought there would be muffins I would have been there :crybaby:
:yes:

Robertydog missed out on the muffins too - but the warm apple slice was nice, aye Rob.....

Hot muffins too - blueberry and chocolate chip ones.... yummmmmmmm :woohoo:

[Dooly]

Guys, gals, with our dollar high against the yank, now's the time to buy stuff for your bike.
Been spending up a bit this week from USA getting bits and pieces for my Duc.
Got quoted a Power Commander here for nearly 650, getting one landed from US next week for just under 400.:woohoo:

[crazyhorse]

Guys, gals, with our dollar high against the yank, now's the time to buy stuff for your bike.
Been spending up a bit this week from USA getting bits and pieces for my Duc.
Got quoted a Power Commander here for nearly 650, getting one landed from US next week for just under 400.:woohoo:

Just bought a house - bike things will have to wait now.... but then again, she goes quick enough now anyway. :sweatdrop

[Morepower]

Got a big green thing sucking up the US$ at the moment ,Dana Sure grip is here, High comp Pistons , new cam etc on the shopping list, Just waiting as I think it will get better yet , even some alloy heads are looking doable. Either that or a trip to Sacramento to pick them up LOL .

[schado]

Even though the weather forecast for the week is 'a bit dodgy'...
... it isn't perfectly suited to me, so seeing as tomorrow looks reasonably fine I might have a little scoot around. Anyone else 'free' to ride?

[Dooly]

Just bought a house - bike things will have to wait now.... but then again, she goes quick enough now anyway. :sweatdrop

Impossible!!!
You can never go quick enough.
Life is all about the pursuit of speed & horsepower.:done::laugh:

[Dooly]

Even though the weather forecast for the week is 'a bit dodgy'...
... it isn't perfectly suited to me, so seeing as tomorrow looks reasonably fine I might have a little scoot around. Anyone else 'free' to ride?

Dodgy huh.........hmmmmm
Will your parole officer let you out?:laugh::laugh::chase:

[Dooly]

Got a big green thing sucking up the US$ at the moment ,Dana Sure grip is here, High comp Pistons , new cam etc on the shopping list, Just waiting as I think it will get better yet , even some alloy heads are looking doable. Either that or a trip to Sacramento to pick them up LOL .

Awesome Dave.
Alloy heads make so much more fun, combined with the right cam/carb combo eh.

[crazyhorse]

Yahhhhhhhh :)

Its back, so best we all behave, cos we have our points back too :yes:

[Morepower]

Awesome Dave.
Alloy heads make so much more fun, combined with the right cam/carb combo eh.

Hey we are back .
Whats the advantage of Alloy heads other than better heat dissipation allowing a higher compression ratio ? ( oh and a few KGs ) I understand that there is little difference between the 906's and Edelbrock alloys in performance all other things being equal . I met a guy who did a head swap on his big block Cuda and gained 1/10th of a second over same engine with cast heads. So seems like a lot to spend (USD $1400 a pair fully assembled).

Interested in your thoughts

[Ascott]

Even though the weather forecast for the week is 'a bit dodgy'...
... it isn't perfectly suited to me, so seeing as tomorrow looks reasonably fine I might have a little scoot around. Anyone else 'free' to ride?

You bloody "pussies" I rode from Hamilton to Auck, for a riding mates funeral, and rode home today! Love those hot grips! did I have wet feet? yes. did I have wet hands? yes, but warm! I am "warming" to those BT016's They go good in the wet! Was an expensive trip up on Tues arvo, but that is another story! So loooonnnnggggg story short, I will not be riding tomorrow!
Al

[crazyhorse]

You bloody "pussies" I rode from Hamilton to Auck, for a riding mates funeral, and rode home today! Love those hot grips! did I have wet feet? yes. did I have wet hands? yes, but warm! I am "warming" to those BT016's They go good in the wet! Was an expensive trip up on Tues arvo, but that is another story! So loooonnnnggggg story short, I will not be riding tomorrow!
Al


Hope its not too bad Alvin

[Morepower]

You bloody "pussies" I rode from Hamilton to Auck, for a riding mates funeral, and rode home today! Love those hot grips! did I have wet feet? yes. did I have wet hands? yes, but warm! I am "warming" to those BT016's They go good in the wet! Was an expensive trip up on Tues arvo, but that is another story! So loooonnnnggggg story short, I will not be riding tomorrow!
Al

Man don't leave us hanging ! Ihope you and bike OK Alvin.

The BT014's were fabulous wet tyres too but just wore out too fast.

[Dooly]

Hey we are back .
Whats the advantage of Alloy heads other than better heat dissipation allowing a higher compression ratio ? ( oh and a few KGs ) I understand that there is little difference between the 906's and Edelbrock alloys in performance all other things being equal . I met a guy who did a head swap on his big block Cuda and gained 1/10th of a second over same engine with cast heads. So seems like a lot to spend (USD $1400 a pair fully assembled).

Interested in your thoughts

Depends on if the heads are stock replacements, or perf heads.
If perf, usually they have the necesary mods to help gain the extra hp, flowing, porting etc, but of course at a cost. And sure the weight etc but thats kinda irrelevant in a heavy yank muscle car eh.
I've found that its critical to get the intake, head port, carb settings accurate to get the best, but then again I'm talking more race, hot street, than stockish.
Theres so much hp to be made with a good combo of heads, intake, carb, plus setting the dizzy up right, especially on a dizzy machine.

A mate of mine that you may wish to contact, Dave Levien would be good help if you're interested in combos. You prob recall him, long time racer, with Mopars, wedge engine especially.

[Ascott]

Na not too bad, up to 90 points but was a real giggle, I'm still chuckling about it! Could have been a lot worse!
Al

[Morepower]

Na not too bad, up to 90 points but was a real giggle, I'm still chuckling about it! Could have been a lot worse!
Al

A talk with the road tax collectors huh?

[Dooly]

Na not too bad, up to 90 points but was a real giggle, I'm still chuckling about it! Could have been a lot worse!
Al

Yikes, looks like the slow slow group for you now mate.:shit::laugh:

[Ascott]

Yikes, looks like the slow slow group for you now mate.:shit::laugh:

Yeah but I'll own them!!!!!

[Dooly]

I am "warming" to those BT016's Al

May try them soon when I need tyres on my Tona.
Just can't get to grips with my Pilot Power 2s. They feel good but not as I would expect, but the same PP2s tyres on the Ducati are exceptional, whereas on the Tona I feel a little uneasy.
But I do realise the differences between the bikes probably is a factor.

[Morepower]

Depends on if the heads are stock replacements, or perf heads.
If perf, usually they have the necesary mods to help gain the extra hp, flowing, porting etc, but of course at a cost. And sure the weight etc but thats kinda irrelevant in a heavy yank muscle car eh.
I've found that its critical to get the intake, head port, carb settings accurate to get the best, but then again I'm talking more race, hot street, than stockish.
Theres so much hp to be made with a good combo of heads, intake, carb, plus setting the dizzy up right, especially on a dizzy machine.

A mate of mine that you may wish to contact, Dave Levien would be good help if you're interested in combos. You prob recall him, long time racer, with Mopars, wedge engine especially.

I remember Dave , Color me gone Challenger???? I think.

Edelbrock make it easy these days complete matched heads, intake , cam kit
thats about USD$2200. Insanely cheap realy. But the 71 Magnum had the best big block heads and manifold made so there is not much bang for the buck. I have 6 pack rods and steel crank just shitty stock replacement pistons that give me 8.5:1 compression. US$645 buys a complete bottom end rebuild kit with 9.5:1 TRW pistons , that and a modern Lunati Voodoo Cam will get me where I want. With a manual I can get away with a bit of lumpyness. but I still want a torque engine , 1500/2000 to 5500/6000 max.

[Morepower]

May try them soon when I need tyres on my Tona.
Just can't get to grips with my Pilot Power 2s. They feel good but not as I would expect, but the same PP2s tyres on the Ducati are exceptional, whereas on the Tona I feel a little uneasy.
But I do realise the differences between the bikes probably is a factor.

The power 2's are a great tyre but in my opinion they never quite give you that glued to the road feeling that say Diablo Corsa's or the stickier bridgestones do. The Corsas gave you the feeling you could pitch into a corner at any speed and get away with it.

[Dooly]

I remember Dave , Color me gone Challenger???? I think.

Edelbrock make it easy these days complete matched heads, intake , cam kit
thats about USD$2200. Insanely cheap realy. But the 71 Magnum had the best big block heads and manifold made so there is not much bang for the buck. I have 6 pack rods and steel crank just shitty stock replacement pistons that give me 8.5:1 compression. US$645 buys a complete bottom end rebuild kit with 9.5:1 TRW pistons , that and a modern Lunati Voodoo Cam will get me where I want. With a manual I can get away with a bit of lumpyness. but I still want a torque engine , 1500/2000 to 5500/6000 max.

That is massively cheap. Remember back in the late 80s etc, prices for that stuff was obscene!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You bloody "pussies" I rode from Hamilton to Auck, for a riding mates funeral, and rode home today! Love those hot grips! did I have wet feet? yes. did I have wet hands? yes, but warm! I am "warming" to those BT016's They go good in the wet! Was an expensive trip up on Tues arvo, but that is another story! So loooonnnnggggg story short, I will not be riding tomorrow!
Al

What have you all been doing while I was away. Went to Hamilton last night and on to Auckland this morning and home tonight. Wet wet wet and bloody cold over the Taupo road in the wet and dark night at 8.30 tonight. I see we have been to the bin and back in that time. Must be Johns pictures.

I almost had the other half of the tax man last night Alvin. I would have had to call someone to pick da bike up. End of the plains Taupo end as you start down the hill. Tax man pulled out of the layby behind a truck I was catching fast. He was going in my direction and did not put his radar on. Was waiting for me to pass him but I saw the flash of the yellow tape on the car as he pulled out. You just gota win some. Sorry you didn’t win this one mate. They will have another chance at me later in the week as I have to do a day trip back to Auckland. X 50 saved me 99% of the time and the eyes did the rest……………:eek:………

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I made her stay home and cook muffins Dave. You never know when there might be muffins mate. You just gota take every chance you get .

That’s a nice Avatar Crazyhorse………………………….. Better than you promised……………… You would be a lucky man Todd…………………..

[Dooly]

I almost had the other half of the tax man last night Alvin. I would have had to call someone to pick da bike up. End of the plains Taupo end as you start down the hill. Tax man pulled out of the layby behind a truck I was catching fast. He was going in my direction and did not put his radar on. Was waiting for me to pass him but I saw the flash of the yellow tape on the car as he pulled out. You just gota win some. Sorry you didn’t win this one mate. They will have another chance at me later in the week as I have to do a day trip back to Auckland. X 50 saved me 99% of the time and the eyes did the rest……………:eek:………

Thats the main reason I hate using the Taupo road on a bike.
Always bacon about.
They should stop the road at Tarawera.:done:

[yungatart]

Yahhhhhhhh :)

Its back, so best we all behave, cos we have our points back too :yes:

Yep!
This is not the place for personal gripes!
This thread is in Meetings and Events forum. We have been allowed to use it to talk all sorts of stuff, not just rides, because we behave.
If we are naughty we will lose the privilege.

[BigG]

You bloody "pussies" I rode from Hamilton to Auck, for a riding mates funeral, and rode home today! Love those hot grips! did I have wet feet? yes. did I have wet hands? yes, but warm! I am "warming" to those BT016's They go good in the wet! Was an expensive trip up on Tues arvo, but that is another story! So loooonnnnggggg story short, I will not be riding tomorrow!
Al MeeOw


Na not too bad, up to 90 points but was a real giggle, I'm still chuckling about it! Could have been a lot worse!
Al Ya meen ya couldnt out run him or was it not reading the road signes ? :laugh:


Yeah but I'll own them!!!!! Na I dont think so cant see you riding a Yamaha :stupid:

[crazyhorse]

That’s a nice Avatar Crazyhorse………………………….. Better than you promised……………… You would be a lucky man Todd…………………..

Thought I'd surprise you - the other one is still lurking in the background, so beware, it may surface at some point. LOL

....but its a good pic of me though aye...???!!! :rofl:

[Dooly]

Is it the Burger Fuel ride this Sunday?

Think Classic Club ride Sat, but weather looks shit.

[Dooly]

Yep!
This is not the place for personal gripes!
This thread is in Meetings and Events forum. We have been allowed to use it to talk all sorts of stuff, not just rides, because we behave.
If we are naughty we will lose the privilege.

Hey, thats not on Janet.
You can't talk sense in here!:spanking:

[yungatart]

Hey, thats not on Janet.
You can't talk sense in here!:spanking:

Silly me!
But I've always been a lone voice in the wilderness, a lone rider, yep, I'm just a loner!

Somebody gotta talk sense occasionally tho!

[Stickchick]

Somebody gotta talk sense occasionally tho!

I would back you up here Tart but I have taken a knock to the head so my opinion wouldn't count for anything:laugh::eek:

[MSTRS]

... I see we have been to the bin and back in that time. Must be Johns pictures…

:whistle: No, not the pictures...

[crazyhorse]

Is it the Burger Fuel ride this Sunday?

Think Classic Club ride Sat, but weather looks shit.

Sure is. Meet Napier Burger Fuel at 11 am :scooter:

[Shorty_925]

Sure is. Meet Napier Burger Fuel at 11 am :scooter:

How long do you guys usually ride for?

[crazyhorse]

How long do you guys usually ride for?

Depends on where the ride goes. Last month we trundled off to Wairoa, but other times, its been to Waimarama, or a loop somewhere else around the bay. We always end up back at Burger Fuel for a burger and prizes donated by Five Star Suzuki in Napier/Waipukurau.

So, all up, no more than 1-2 hours.

[one fast tl1ooo]

Depends on where the ride goes. Last month we trundled off to Wairoa, but other times, its been to Waimarama, or a loop somewhere else around the bay. We always end up back at Burger Fuel for a burger and prizes donated by Five Star Suzuki in Napier/Waipukurau.

So, all up, no more than 1-2 hours.

WOW..... That looks more like a plug for FIVE STAR SUZUKI... Than info for the burgerfuel ride.... :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[crazyhorse]

WOW..... That looks more like a plug for FIVE STAR SUZUKI... Than info for the burgerfuel ride.... :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Actually its a plug for both :2guns::2guns::2guns: They both put on a good ride - so come and ride with us. (just cos you can't make it :lol:)

[one fast tl1ooo]

Mmmmmm look outside, Its wet..... More rain on sunday, But more rain the better for me,

[Dooly]

Sure is. Meet Napier Burger Fuel at 11 am :scooter:

Might not make the start line but may get you to txt me the destination and route and will pick you up on the way.

[stormy1]

Might not make the start line but may get you to txt me the destination and route and will pick you up on the way.

Interesting ... especially if we head north lol

[stormy1]

Straight from the horses mouth

"Snow falling on SH 5, more so on our side of the boundary and more concentrated on the Turangakumus.
Keeping in touch with DownerEDi and our counterparts in Taupo. Crews heading up. Nearest grader is stationed at Dillons Hill.
TMU requested at 9:49am to activate VMS signs to indicate SH 5 snow conditions.

[v8s&2wheels]

Depends on where the ride goes. Last month we trundled off to Wairoa, but other times, its been to Waimarama, or a loop somewhere else around the bay. We always end up back at Burger Fuel for a burger and prizes donated by Five Star Suzuki in Napier/Waipukurau.

So, all up, no more than 1-2 hours.

How many people normally turn up? I've got this sunday off for once, thinking i may tag along and see what its all about.

Give me a chance to sit on grants 999 too.

[crazyhorse]

How many people normally turn up? I've got this sunday off for once, thinking i may tag along and see what its all about.

Give me a chance to sit on grants 999 too.

Depends on alot of things - sometimes from about 5 - 20 bikes.

[v8s&2wheels]

Depends on alot of things - sometimes from about 5 - 20 bikes.

Might just have to see how the weather goes, long range forecast says sun in the morning and overcast in the arvo, rain every other day of the week. You can just about guarantee that will change.

What sort of prizes do they give out? And do any of the boys from fivestar ride? Be nice to see what they ride.

[Shorty_925]

If the weather is fine ill tag along for a bit, the wrist is out of the cast and its coming along nicely, but will ride till its enough.

Last prize I got from Burger Fuel was a gym membership....

[Dooly]

Interesting ... especially if we head north lol

Hopefully south eh.:laugh:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Hopefully south eh.:laugh:

Get crazynag :doh:to set the ride,, And i am sure she will head south for you:Punk:

[stormy1]

UPDATE. Snow has stopped and nothing now on highway. Raining, low dense mist/cloud, and poor visibility/driving conditions. VMS winter conditions warning to remain. Contractor to provide update at mid day and then may de-activate VMS signs.

[crazyhorse]

Might just have to see how the weather goes, long range forecast says sun in the morning and overcast in the arvo, rain every other day of the week. You can just about guarantee that will change.

What sort of prizes do they give out? And do any of the boys from fivestar ride? Be nice to see what they ride.

They give out all sorts such as chain lube, etc... not sure about the gym memberships :lol:


Get crazynag :doh:to set the ride,, And i am sure she will head south for you:Punk:

Grrrrrrrr :angry:


UPDATE. Snow has stopped and nothing now on highway. Raining, low dense mist/cloud, and poor visibility/driving conditions. VMS winter conditions warning to remain. Contractor to provide update at mid day and then may de-activate VMS signs.

Just been out - and its unbeliveably cold - just like a typical winters day :cold:

[one fast tl1ooo]

Grrrrrrrr :angry:

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: :Playnice:

[Dooly]

Get crazynag :doh:to set the ride,, And i am sure she will head south for you:Punk:

Might cost me some bourbon eh.
Heaps too I'd imagine.:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

UPDATE. Snow has stopped and nothing now on highway. Raining, low dense mist/cloud, and poor visibility/driving conditions. VMS winter conditions warning to remain. Contractor to provide update at mid day and then may de-activate VMS signs.

Sure was when I came over he road last night at 8.30 ish. It was the fog that got the better of me. The rain and cold had really set in by the time I got to the summit. The last half of the road was a mission I put down to experience and experience we all need in life. After riding from Hamilton to Auckland in the rain and finding my way around the city in the rain and back to Taupo in the rain I was over it by the summit. But today is another day and I am trying to talk da Mooo in to taking the bike on our return trip over the weekend but she has seen the weather forecast so it might be the cage.

Just come in from work on the farm and it is really very cold and wintery. My boy is home on holiday from school and has the fire on. Think I will do book work for the day. Like Tony and CrazyHores. Yes it is a great picture of you CH. :confused: :laugh: I am sure Todd will be rushing over to take you to lunch today……:jerry:…….

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I am struggling to argue about the mode of transport for the weekend. The cage has heated grips, heated pegs, heated seats well heated everything really. Water proof wets and bags to keep us and the stuff dry good map reading facilities and food holding bits………….. I don't think I will win this one. :love:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Grrrrrrrr :angry:


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: :Playnice:

Stop it you 2. Nice avatar Todd............. :laugh: :laugh:

[one fast tl1ooo]

I am struggling to argue about the mode of transport for the weekend. The cage has heated grips, heated pegs, heated seats well heated everything really. Water proof wets and bags to keep us and the stuff dry good map reading facilities and food holding bits………….. I don't think I will win this one. :love:

I do think most of the bikes in the bay will stay in nice warm shed's,
As it is going to be :cold::cold::cold:. I no mine is, I am off to go play in the mud

[one fast tl1ooo]

Stop it you 2. Nice avatar Todd............. :laugh: :laugh:

Why thank you, I think it suits after yesterday:mellow:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Why thank you, I think it suits after yesterday:mellow:

I was away so don't know what you did. Best left that way. Don't want to shatter any illusions.. :mellow:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Speaking of bags. The Panniers really are fantastic. All the stuff stays dry and you can take heaps of stuff to change in to. Take layers off and put layers on as the day changes and the maps stay dry . Bloody fantastic for trips away. Except I hit a bollard with the right hand side one :doh: as I jumped up on to a curve to get under a veranda of a business in Auckland city so I could put on more cloths and read a map in the dry. They do stick out a bit. Lucky it wasn’t a car it hit. Could have dropped the bike if I wasn’t so embarrassed about the big thump it made.:eek: People were already looking to see why the bike was on the foot path. What, don’t people ride on the footpath in Auckland? :stupid:

[crazyhorse]

...... I am sure Todd will be rushing over to take you to lunch today……:jerry:…….

So?????............. where are you taking me for lunch Todd?????????

[robertydog]

Speaking of bags. The Panniers really are fantastic. All the stuff stays dry and you can take heaps of stuff to change in to. Take layers off and put layers on as the day changes and the maps stay dry . Bloody fantastic for trips away. Except I hit a bollard with the right hand side one :doh: as I jumped up on to a curve to get under a veranda of a business in Auckland city so I could put on more cloths and read a map in the dry. They do stick out a bit. Lucky it wasn’t a car it hit. Could have dropped the bike if I wasn’t so embarrassed about the big thump it made.:eek: People were already looking to see why the bike was on the foot path. What, don’t people ride on the footpath in Auckland? :stupid:

I seen that happen to chap as he was riding off the ferry at picton. Half his stuff ended up in the water.

[Dooly]

So?????............. where are you taking me for lunch Todd?????????

A feed of greasies down Cornwall park with the winos and perhaps if lucky, a swig out of their sherry flagon?:done:

[one fast tl1ooo]

A feed of greasies down Cornwall park with the winos and perhaps if lucky, a swig out of their sherry flagon?:done:

Oops... :eek: Looks like I miss the boat on the lunch thing for today , :jerry:
Maybe another day then:laugh: Must look at this page more often.. lol

[Gixxer 4 ever]

A feed of greasies down Cornwall park with the winos and perhaps if lucky, a swig out of their sherry flagon?:done:

:laugh::laugh: :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I seen that happen to chap as he was riding off the ferry at picton. Half his stuff ended up in the water.

Best I ride with them on a lot more and get use to it. They really are wide. Might have to give more room when lane spitting with them on our very busy congested motor…. Oooops sorry , expressway.

[BigG]

Speaking of bags. The Panniers really are fantastic. All the stuff stays dry and you can take heaps of stuff to change in to. Take layers off and put layers on as the day changes and the maps stay dry . Bloody fantastic for trips away. Except I hit a bollard with the right hand side one :doh: as I jumped up on to a curve to get under a veranda of a business in Auckland city so I could put on more cloths and read a map in the dry. They do stick out a bit. Lucky it wasn’t a car it hit. Could have dropped the bike if I wasn’t so embarrassed about the big thump it made.:eek: People were already looking to see why the bike was on the foot path. What, don’t people ride on the footpath in Auckland? :stupid: Take a look at the pic Suzukis dont no where the road is :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[BigG]

Well what another good Yamaha team for next years Moto GP is it going to be 1st 2nd 3rd 4th :soon:

[GMcC]

Snow falling and settling Sth end of Takapau plains
Fair bit hangn off the trees!
And I`ve been working in it !!!:eek:
Guna have a rather large pot of Red and hot shower and relax by the fire
( that me missus has had on since lastnight and is parked over ! )

[robertydog]

Bugger this weather i reckon.

[Dooly]

Bugger this weather i reckon.

Better be fine Sat nite eh.
Or we blame you.:shifty:

[wickle]

M'mm maintance weekend

[yungatart]

M'mm maintance weekend

Not fair!
I just got my rego :crybaby:

[robertydog]

Better be fine Sat nite eh.
Or we blame you.:shifty:

I will jack it up. Thought you were a hard bastard. opps can i say that on here:shit:

[robertydog]

Not fair!
I just got my rego :crybaby:

Well ride it around here then you can walk home.:laugh:

[Dooly]

I will jack it up. Thought you were a hard bastard. opps can i say that on here:shit:

Nup, soft minge mate.
And you can't say that.
I've reported your post.
Why?
Cos I'm a cunt.:devil2:

Ooops...:spanking:

[GMcC]

Nup, soft minge mate.
And you can't say that.
I've reported your post.
Why?
Cos I'm a cunt.:devil2:

Ooops...:spanking:

Hahahahahahaha..................... I mean jeez.......crikey.........
Ummmmmmmm..........not sure what to say really:confused:

[BigG]

Snow falling and settling Sth end of Takapau plains
Fair bit hangn off the trees!
And I`ve been working in it !!!:eek:
Guna have a rather large pot of Red and hot shower and relax by the fire
( that me missus has had on since lastnight and is parked over ! ) Its nice to have soft Mrs's cos they are always lighting the fires to keep their blokes nice and warm eH! nice and thoughtfull


Nup, soft minge mate.
And you can't say that.
I've reported your post.
Why?
Cos I'm a cunt.:devil2:

Ooops...:spanking: Yea less of that and you aint.,

[grantnz]

Theres so much hp to be made with a good combo of heads, intake, carb, plus setting the dizzy up right, especially on a dizzy machine.



Dave, better watch all those intakes, carbs and combos, they will make you dizzy, badly affect your power to weight ratio, and hasten the need for a better fitting set of leathers.

[Morepower]

A feed of greasies down Cornwall park with the winos and perhaps if lucky, a swig out of their sherry flagon?:done:

A flash lunch then ??

[Morepower]

Theres so much hp to be made with a good combo of heads, intake, carb, plus setting the dizzy up right, especially on a dizzy machine.



Dave, better watch all those intakes, carbs and combos, they will make you dizzy, badly affect your power to weight ratio, and hasten the need for a better fitting set of leathers.

my Jacket is expandable :laugh: bring on the greasies

[wickle]

Not fair!
I just got my rego :crybaby:
Sunday ( if the after effects are not too bad from Saturday nite!)

[robertydog]

Sunday ( if the after effects are not too bad from Saturday nite!)

I better hide the pole :eek: Dont know what she will get up too

[wickle]

I better hide the pole :eek: Dont know what she will get up too
Na leave it out(photo's)

[robertydog]

Na leave it out(photo's)

True,

What was thinking.:shit:

[yungatart]

Sunday ( if the after effects are not too bad from Saturday nite!)

You're on! Are we going to play "Who's the fastest nana?"


I better hide the pole :eek: Dont know what she will get up too
:Oi::Pokey:


Na leave it out(photo's)
:spanking:


True,

What was thinking.:shit:
And you!:spanking::spanking:

[wickle]

You're on! Are we going to play "Who's the fastest nana?" Come on YT
U win that one I'M a Granpa!

[RDjase]

2 Day meeting on at Manfeild this weekend, Lots of entrys , should be a good weekend.
Anyone going for a ride there?

http://vicclub.co.nz/tiki-view_articles.php?type=Article

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-page.php?pageName=2009ConfirmedEntries

Its a big meeting and it is a points round for the Post Classic Racing Association as well. 67 postys entered , there running senior and junior(600 and under) in separate races

F1 ,F2 ,F3, 125GP, SS150 and 250, Post Classic, Clubmans,Pro Twin, and motards

0272485192 if you want a weather forecast from the track, I will be there 8ish tomorro

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107334

[GMcC]

Hey Jase, could go down Sunday with some of the others if they headn there
Hope to go Classic ride today mate

[crazyhorse]

If anyone is interest in riding around Lake Taupo - here is the thread to the info.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=108542

[crazyhorse]

It appears the HB people are afraid to talk on here now - that is a shame.

Just a reminder that the Burger Fuel/Five Star ride is on today. Meet Burger Fuel in Napier at 11 am .

[Dooly]

Yup, will be there.:soon:

[grusomhat]

Me too.

10char

[schado]

Thats the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 11am time
(not that anyone would have forgotten to wind their clocks forward an hour at 2am this morning aye :confused: )

[schado]

Nice day out on the bike again. A couple of spirited bursts of fun here and there too. On the way home I stopped to visit a mate who pointed out that my front tyre looks a little flat. Upon checking it at home it turns out that I was running the front on 25psi and the rear on 40psi Arrrrgh:no::gob::doh:

I wonder if I can use that as an excuse for my oversight at the end of one straight :confused:
and my poor tight cornering abilities at one part on the twisties to Waimarama.

I guess I'll have to start checking such things lol.

BTW, thanks for waiting up for me in Clive people. :niceone: Much appreciated.

[yungatart]

"The Cardy Wearers" had a lovely ride too.
Seven, including one pillion, turned up!
Wasn't the weather just stunning?

[crazyhorse]

The Burger Fuel ride saw a huge number of bikers turn up. It sure was a brilliant day to be out riding, and good to see some new faces too.

Good turn out and enjoyable day. Thanks to all :niceone:

[stormy1]

Was a good ride today, weather about perfect. Would have liked to make the ride longer and join the crew to Waimarama but had other obligations. Great to meet some new people today!

[grantnz]

Nice day out on the bike again. A couple of spirited bursts of fun here and there too. On the way home I stopped to visit a mate who pointed out that my front tyre looks a little flat. Upon checking it at home it turns out that I was running the front on 25psi and the rear on 40psi Arrrrgh:no::gob::doh:

I wonder if I can use that as an excuse for my oversight at the end of one straight :confused:
and my poor tight cornering abilities at one part on the twisties to Waimarama.

I guess I'll have to start checking such things lol.

BTW, thanks for waiting up for me in Clive people. :niceone: Much appreciated.

Surprising how you can lose pressure so quickly sometimes. The golden rule is THOU SHALT CHECK THY PRESSURES BEFORE EVERY RIDE. I wonder how many do? I should know better, but to be honest, only using the bike for 150kms once a week it's easy to do it every now and then. Had a new set put on in April, did a track day at Manfeild next day ( so pressures re checked) and the rear would lose 5 psi a week for the life of that tyre. Never had one like that before. Fitted a new rear hoop yesterday, and they took off 30 grams of lead, and replaced it with 115 grams directly opposite where the 30 gms had been. Same make and type of tyre. Whats that about? Thats another 85 grams of unsprung weight, no wonder the bike feels slow. Mind you, went to lube the chain hot, when I got home, and found the chain was tighter than a tight thing. Rear wheel would bind at 2 or 3 places it was so overtight. Wonder what thats done to the counter shaft bearing? Pays to check even after the bike shop has fitted tyres (chain tension and tyre pressures).

[stormy1]

Surprising how you can lose pressure so quickly sometimes. The golden rule is THOU SHALT CHECK THY PRESSURES BEFORE EVERY RIDE. I wonder how many do? I should know better, but to be honest, only using the bike for 150kms once a week it's easy to do it every now and then. Had a new set put on in April, did a track day at Manfeild next day ( so pressures re checked) and the rear would lose 5 psi a week for the life of that tyre. Never had one like that before. Fitted a new rear hoop yesterday, and they took off 30 grams of lead, and replaced it with 115 grams directly opposite where the 30 gms had been. Same make and type of tyre. Whats that about? Thats another 85 grams of unsprung weight, no wonder the bike feels slow. Mind you, went to lube the chain hot, when I got home, and found the chain was tighter than a tight thing. Rear wheel would bind at 2 or 3 places it was so overtight. Wonder what thats done to the counter shaft bearing? Pays to check even after the bike shop has fitted tyres (chain tension and tyre pressures).


You cant trust no one but yourself. Yeah funny how tyre pressure can get forgotten about. I think that I will be due for a chain and sprockets shortly and maybe clutch, not much freeplay and it has no progressive take up.

[crazyhorse]

Surprising how you can lose pressure so quickly sometimes. The golden rule is THOU SHALT CHECK THY PRESSURES BEFORE EVERY RIDE. I wonder how many do? I should know better, but to be honest, only using the bike for 150kms once a week it's easy to do it every now and then. Had a new set put on in April, did a track day at Manfeild next day ( so pressures re checked) and the rear would lose 5 psi a week for the life of that tyre. Never had one like that before. Fitted a new rear hoop yesterday, and they took off 30 grams of lead, and replaced it with 115 grams directly opposite where the 30 gms had been. Same make and type of tyre. Whats that about? Thats another 85 grams of unsprung weight, no wonder the bike feels slow. Mind you, went to lube the chain hot, when I got home, and found the chain was tighter than a tight thing. Rear wheel would bind at 2 or 3 places it was so overtight. Wonder what thats done to the counter shaft bearing? Pays to check even after the bike shop has fitted tyres (chain tension and tyre pressures).

I've had the same thing happen, when someone had done some work on the rear tyre, and the chain was overtight. Made the bike handle like a piece of crap, thankfully did not take me long to realise that was the problem. Problem fixed and feels much better to ride. I for one do not check my tyre pressures regularly enough. However, once I purchase a pressure guage, it will be done prior to each ride. So, yeah, good advice Grant

[Dooly]

Yeah tyres again.

Check front this morn, down to 10 pound. Been losing pressure over the last few weeks sitting.
Its lost 25 in the last week.
Best pull wheel off and get checked for a slow leak.

Engine ECU check light came on at Puketapu and stayed on all the way back to BF, so best go home and try and sort, which I did, light's out. Will check this week after work, go for a ride since more daylight.
Plus missus is quite crook so did the good deed and go home early.

Speaking of daylight, are we going to start up the mid week after work rides?

[Dooly]

Mind you, went to lube the chain hot, when I got home, and found the chain was tighter than a tight thing. Rear wheel would bind at 2 or 3 places it was so overtight. Wonder what thats done to the counter shaft bearing? Pays to check even after the bike shop has fitted tyres (chain tension and tyre pressures).

Chain may need replacing mate. Ducs can be hard on them. Replaced mine recently and Andy's from BF, both bike's had done close to 20k, and were binding bad.
Good time to do the sprockets and drop a tooth on the front and get rid of that typical Duc long first gear.

[Morepower]

Yeah tyres again.



Speaking of daylight, are we going to start up the mid week after work rides?

We will give it a go and see if there is interest . 5.30 pm Thursday

[Dooly]

We will give it a go and see if there is interest . 5.30 pm Thursday

I wont be able to make the grid at that time due to where I live and getting home from work but will be able to join if you pass my way.
Txt me the destination each Thurs and I might meet up somewhere or wait at my road.
Cheers .

[one fast tl1ooo]

We will give it a go and see if there is interest . 5.30 pm Thursday

Yip sounds good to me,,,,:done:

[crazyhorse]

I think I'll wait a few weeks until the days get longer, my visor is not the best at dusk.

[one fast tl1ooo]

come on hardin up there ch:2thumbsup

[one fast tl1ooo]

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