Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Dooly]

You like the 675 tony?
they are a nice bike, be cool with the slicks and setup for taupo

Very much so, and am going to get one. And make it a trackday bike only. keep the Duc for road, and the Boldy for BFTP.:yes:
Think I have a buyer for my 955.

[RDjase]

Very much so, and am going to get one. And make it a trackday bike only. keep the Duc for road, and the Boldy for BFTP.:yes:
Think I have a buyer for my 955.

And Super Sport F2 , come racing, much more fun than track days

[Dooly]

And Super Sport F2 , come racing, much more fun than track days

Yep, but too old, too slow, too broken........me, not the bike.:mellow::yes::laugh:

[RDjase]

Yep, but too old, too slow, too broken........me, not the bike.:mellow::yes::laugh:

You should get tart to race it:yes:

[Dooly]

You should get tart to race it:yes:

Of course, how could I not of thought of that!

[robertydog]

Very much so, and am going to get one. And make it a trackday bike only. keep the Duc for road, and the Boldy for BFTP.:yes:
Think I have a buyer for my 955.

So you will have one for the 1st May Motto TT?

[Dooly]

So you will have one for the 1st May Motto TT?

Depends on the status of the 955.

[RDjase]

So you will have one for the 1st May Motto TT?


What track are they running? I like track 2, That new track 4 or 5? looks fun tho, with you do turn 1 of track 3 and it breaks up the looong straight

[robertydog]

What track are they running? I like track 2, That new track 4 or 5? looks fun tho, with you do turn 1 of track 3 and it breaks up the looong straight
Track 5 is the one on the 1st May. Did track 2 a couple of weeks ago.

[MSTRS]

Track 5 - is that the one that uses the old hairpin?

[robertydog]

Track 5 - is that the one that uses the old hairpin?

Yep. Takes out the A1GP corner and also put a kink half way down the long straight so that triumphs can keep up.

[Dooly]

Yep. Takes out the A1GP corner and also put a kink half way down the long straight so that triumphs can keep up.

Na, to stop the Jappas getting caught up to eh.

Baaa.......sad day now here, Triumph free zone, sold the Daytona tonight, said yes to the bloke who wanted it a few weeks ago. Been a few years since no Trumpies in my shed.
Jappas out number the wog bike now.:no:

Feel the need to go shopping......:ride:

[grantnz]

Na, to stop the Jappas getting caught up to eh.

Baaa.......sad day now here, Triumph free zone, sold the Daytona tonight, said yes to the bloke who wanted it a few weeks ago. Been a few years since no Trumpies in my shed.
Jappas out number the wog bike now.:no:

Feel the need to go shopping......:ride:

Talking to a guy at Manfeild a couple of weeks ago wanting to sell his 1098S Tricolore. Did not have time to ride it much as he spent most of his time on his 1098R. That Wog bike of yours needs a mate...

[robertydog]

Talking to a guy at Manfeild a couple of weeks ago wanting to sell his 1098S Tricolore. Did not have time to ride it much as he spent most of his time on his 1098R. That Wog bike of yours needs a mate...

Was that the one that was hemorrhaging oil?

[grantnz]

Was that the one that was hemorrhaging oil?

Yeah, was fine once he put the hose clip back on the crankcase breather.

[Dooly]

Talking to a guy at Manfeild a couple of weeks ago wanting to sell his 1098S Tricolore. Did not have time to ride it much as he spent most of his time on his 1098R. That Wog bike of yours needs a mate...

Dont like the Tricolore scheme mate.

Really felt in sync with the 675 I rode at the trackday at Taupo.
Go pretty well those lightweight things.
I see Anza has a few 09 new ones at big reduced prices.
Gonna call today.:yes:

But of course a 1098 is never out of the piccy eh.............:shutup:

Have reg for 1st May MotoTT, at this stage the wog one will be going.
Kink in the back straight should be beneficial for my woggy's lack of big top end.

[Dooly]

Yeah, was fine once he put the hose clip back on the crankcase breather.

Hmm............why would it be off?

[Ascott]

Hey Dooly, i's official, your a BASTARD!

[Dooly]

Hey Dooly, i's official, your a BASTARD!


Cheers Al................but I'm a cunt actually.:yes:

Where ya been hiding?

[robertydog]

Hey Dooly, i's official, your a BASTARD!

He always was


Cheers Al................but I'm a cunt actually.:yes:



We already knew that

[MSTRS]

Yay! Ascott is the winner because he's both....of the good variety that is....

[yungatart]

Hey Dooly, i's official, your a BASTARD!


Cheers Al................but I'm a cunt actually.:yes:


I beg to differ! Cunts are both useful and beautiful....it is stretching the truth to say that about Dooly. You could call him a prick though.....:whistle:

[Dooly]

We already knew that

And proud of it.:Punk:

.....you want the bike trailer when?:msn-wink::lol:

[Dooly]

I beg to differ! Cunts are both useful and beautiful....it is stretching the truth to say that about Dooly. You could call him a prick though.....:whistle:

Yeah, a big one too!:Punk:

(Change of subject, Tina will be in touch early next week about getting the sheila stuff for next weekend eh.:shifty:)

[robertydog]

And proud of it.:Punk:

.....you want the bike trailer when?:msn-wink::lol:

But you already knew that my friend. lol

[RDjase]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120361-Is-it-only-me/page8

post 110 on is a funny read.

post 110 has been edited but the full post is in a qoute in 111

[Ascott]

I beg to differ! Cunts are both useful and beautiful....it is stretching the truth to say that about Dooly. You could call him a prick though.....:whistle:
Interesting you should use the word stretched, we all know they will stretch a mile before the tear an inch!

[robertydog]

Have reg for 1st May MotoTT, at this stage the wog one will be going.
Kink in the back straight should be beneficial for my woggy's lack of big top end.

Good. The momentum is building

[RDjase]

Good. The momentum is building

could be keen, I want to try out my race bike with the RZ engine , chambers and flat slides. Cant race it in pre 82 in that spec, but want to use that engine combo in my TZR

Track 5 looks heaps of fun

[grantnz]

Good. The momentum is building

Anyone riding over on the day? Being a Saturday is great, no trouble 'getting time off work'. Racing the bucket at Roy's Hill on the Sunday so will have to decide soon if I am doing both.

[Ascott]

Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?
Al

[BigG]

Dont like the Tricolore scheme mate.

Really felt in sync with the 675 I rode at the trackday at Taupo.
Go pretty well those lightweight things.
I see Anza has a few 09 new ones at big reduced prices.
Gonna call today.:yes:

But of course a 1098 is never out of the piccy eh.............:shutup:

Have reg for 1st May MotoTT, at this stage the wog one will be going.
Kink in the back straight should be beneficial for my woggy's lack of big top end. I was going to buy a 675 from Palmy but gut feeling told me to stay clear had to have the motor rebuilt at 12K but nice bike


Hey Dooly, i's official, your a BASTARD! we all no that eH!


I beg to differ! Cunts are both useful and beautiful....it is stretching the truth to say that about Dooly. You could call him a prick though.....:whistle: He's usefull eH! Tony.


But you already knew that my friend. lol Yer sucking up again

[BigG]

Being spending some time tidying the bike up, looks different with me blue wheel trims and black screen. But what a difference with the new seats, dont slide up and down so much.:yes::yes::yes:

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=Ascott;1129719819]Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?

A new puter. You should stick to bikes and give the golf a miss. Golf is like a slow, lingering death ( Damon Hill, 2004 ).

[Ascott]

[QUOTE=Ascott;1129719819]Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?

A new puter. You should stick to bikes and give the golf a miss. Golf is like a slow, lingering death ( Damon Hill, 2004 ).
Putter has as you can see, has two t's, however a 'puter has one, I do however agree entirely with Damon Hill. But this f...ing 'puter may well may well end mine very quickly and spectacularly! F it!

[robertydog]

Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?
Al

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[Ascott]

Thanks Rob, will get in touch with them in the 'fore noon!
Al

[stormy1]

So you will have one for the 1st May Motto TT?

Booked in!

[robertydog]

Thanks Rob, will get in touch with them in the 'fore noon!
Al


Booked in!

Well its looking like the garage will be full. Just hope the weather is good to us.

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=Ascott;1129719819]Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?

If you are clinicly blind, which group are you going in, ? just so we can work out which group may be" best for our riding ability". We didn't lose you for long on the last trip to Taupo.

[robertydog]

[QUOTE=Ascott;1129719819]Okay, so I have this new f...ing 'puter, it will not let me contact Motto TT from their web site so can't book in for 01/05/2010 any ideas? have looked for 'phone # but I am clinicly blind, so could have missed it! What's the go!?

If you are clinicly blind, which group are you going in, ? just so we can work out which group may be" best for our riding ability". We didn't lose you for long on the last trip to Taupo.

Im guessing he will be in Group 2 as thats the group im in and i usally have my eyes close when i go in to a corner. Thats why i have a camera mounted on the bike so i can see what sort of day ive had.

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=grantnz;1129719894]

Im guessing he will be in Group 2 as thats the group im in and i usally have my eyes close when i go in to a corner. Thats why i have a camera mounted on the bike so i can see what sort of day ive had.

You should only close your eyes just before you hit the deck, as then, there is no memory for your brain to remember when you wake up somewhere, which could potentially put you off next time you find yourself in a situation that you could possibly get out of by keeping your eyes open and hanging on tighter to the bars, thereby preventing the ride in the Ambo ( or helicopter) no reference to a dodgy Southern HB road that shall remain nameless for those who know. This is what my wife told me 20 years ago and it has worked so far.

[Dooly]

Are you booking a garage Rob, if so, count me in.

I'm booked in G2, but may change to G4 cos might be running a bike in and need to just pootle along and gentle speeds on something with 0kms on the clock.:msn-wink::niceone:

Daytona was ridden away by it's new owner tonight.........:weep::weep::baby:

[robertydog]

Are you booking a garage Rob, if so, count me in.

I'm booked in G2, but may change to G4 cos might be running a bike in and need to just pootle along and gentle speeds on something with 0kms on the clock.:msn-wink::niceone:

Give me the thing on Tuesday. I will then have 4 days off work.

I will sort out the garage.

[Dooly]

Give me the thing on Tuesday. I will then have 4 days off work.

Sure.......what a good idea.:clap::killingme

Could prob get 3 bikes on the trailer if wanted.

[robertydog]

I'm booked in G2, but may change to G4 cos might be running a bike in and need to just pootle along and gentle speeds on something with 0kms on the clock.:msn-wink::niceone:



Keep the booking in G2 as they will go fast. Change it later or even on the day as there will be heaps of spaces in G4

[robertydog]

Could prob get 3 bikes on the trailer if wanted.

Doubt it. but you could have a practice run. I could imagine a little 675 stuck in the middle.

[Dooly]

Doubt it. but you could have a practice run. I could imagine a little 675 stuck in the middle.

Outside 2 facing front on, middle facing rearwards. Think it could work.
My new Harley Road King is wide tho.

[Ascott]

It's okay guys, I have a really long piece of string I will tie to one of your bikes, I will also carry a white stick with the red stripe, as I'm not sure the Labrador will keep up! lol I didn't tell them that when I booked in though!
Al

[Dooly]

Anyone going for a ride tommorrow? Have'nt done much riding lately.

Is the Mobil race on, oops, ride...(just kidding, don't need a thread to call me a cunt......oh ok, go on then.:shutup::lol:)
Dave?
Want to take the old Boldor out for its shake down run so will be out for a gentle pootle and at the back with the slowies (prob by myself)
Might take in the Classic Club on the way home.

Any plans ahappening?

[MSTRS]

We're thinking that it might be a go. Tart is working til midnight or later, so we'll see tomorrow...

[BigG]

Keep the booking in G2 as they will go fast. Change it later or even on the day as there will be heaps of spaces in G4 keep out of G4 thats for me:yes:

[Morepower]

Anyone going for a ride tommorrow? Have'nt done much riding lately.

Is the Mobil race on, oops, ride...(just kidding, don't need a thread to call me a cunt......oh ok, go on then.:shutup::lol:)
Dave?
Want to take the old Boldor out for its shake down run so will be out for a gentle pootle and at the back with the slowies (prob by myself)
Might take in the Classic Club on the way home.

Any plans ahappening?

Yes , Usual 1.00pm from Mobil Taradale road .. all welcome.. gentle cruise...

[BigG]

Check the mods to me bike

[Dooly]

Too flash for you G.
The blue on the wheels set it off well.

[MSTRS]

Right tasty, young man. Very different from the last photos of it sitting in a paddock...

[BigG]

I'm doing the South Island next week end leaving on Friday going for a quick snot to Nelson see how it goes for the track day on the 1st.

[yungatart]

It sure looks nice G....I've always liked that bike, and (like you?), it just gets better loooking as it ages....

[BigG]

Looking forward to track day on the 1st, weather doesnt look to promising but what the heck I'm still going.

[robertydog]

Looking forward to track day on the 1st, weather doesnt look to promising but what the heck I'm still going.

Just because you are going, i will go too.

And the wether is looking good for Saturday.

[Dooly]

Are you going for a look or a blast G?

[robertydog]

Looking forward to track day on the 1st, weather doesnt look to promising but what the heck I'm still going.


Are you going for a look or a blast G?

He's going for a blast.

[Dooly]

Might ride over for a look, get some kms on the bike, prob at a better leaving time than yous fullas.
And I'm in the draw for the SV which I think is drawn that day.............

[Ascott]

So anyone pootling over to mtt? what time and were? PM is fine. I have a large bag of bread crumbs in case I get miss-mothered! And I have gassed up already.
Al

[Dooly]

Long term plan guys/gals, what about a weekend at Hampton Downs doing a trackday?
Accommodation possibly at Maxheadroom's (BFTP guy) place, 8 mins from the track, or stay in an apartment at HD? Max's wife has offered it as an option to stay with them.

In summer, leave Friday arvo, home Sunday, either ride there or trailer.
Anyone keen, we can start sorting dates etc.

[BigG]

Had a good day at the track yesterday it was good when it dried up. Nice to have Rob looking after me, nice to see Alvin, he missed out on the Suki but won another interesting prize, not going to tell what it was I'll let Rob do that HaHa :yes: some pics from yesterday.

[robertydog]

You are right ther it was a good day. Good track that track 5. Hard work though and im feeling it today. Thanks for the company Alvin and George.

[yungatart]

You are right ther it was a good day. Good track that track 5. Hard work though and im feeling it today. Thanks for the company Alvin and George.

Thats cos you ees OLD!

[BigG]

:shutup:Yep He's older and wiser:shutup:

[starbug]

You are right ther it was a good day. Good track that track 5. Hard work though and im feeling it today.

I also had a ball, finding the limits of a the Fz1's ground clearence again. rearset me thinks. nice to see you lot up there!

[BigG]

I also had a ball, finding the limits of a the Fz1's ground clearence again. rearset me thinks. nice to see you lot up there!This must have been you, I dont half like the FZ1N

[starbug]

This must have been you, I dont half like the FZ1N

Yup, that's the one! bandit laid up awaiting new tail piece and turbo, gsxr front end already installed.....watch this space...

[speights_bud]

If anyone's keen to go for a ride to manfeild this weekend Round 1 Winter series is on, Garry will be out there trying on the NSR250 and Darren will be out there giving the Doohan Racing RG150 a go this year :)

[RDjase]

If anyone's keen to go for a ride to manfeild this weekend Round 1 Winter series is on, Garry will be out there trying on the NSR250 and Darren will be out there giving the Doohan Racing RG150 a go this year :)

Will be there in the Cage, have a boot full (and back seat) of parts to deliver and pick up some more. No legal road bikes either

Winter overhaul on my LC is happening,

see you there Paddy

[Dooly]

Might as well bring the thread back to life spose...

Umm, what did I do today....oh yeah, rode a cruiser with tassles off the bars, and skull tail lights.
Was interesting seeing the tassles flowing in the breeze, but to be honest......felt fuckin gay. But then again, I got an old Honda so I'm used to it.
Don't think I could handle the cruiser ride position, but each to their own eh.
Forward controls too.....no good for short legs.

Thats it.......as you were.:shutup::whocares::slap:

[Dadpole]

PHOTOS... We want photos

[Grumpy]

Might as well bring the thread back to life spose...

Umm, what did I do today....oh yeah, rode a cruiser with tassles off the bars, and skull tail lights.
Was interesting seeing the tassles flowing in the breeze, but to be honest......felt fuckin gay. But then again, I got an old Honda so I'm used to it.
Don't think I could handle the cruiser ride position, but each to their own eh.
Forward controls too.....no good for short legs.

Thats it.......as you were.:shutup::whocares::slap:
Those fuckin tassels get every mate. Have you checked under your arms?

[Dooly]

No photos no way!:no:

The only consolation I reckon was that I could sit flat footed, both feet.

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=Dooly;1129758467]Might as well bring the thread back to life spose...

where have you been hiding?

[Dooly]

[QUOTE=Dooly;1129758467]Might as well bring the thread back to life spose...

where have you been hiding?

Have'nt done much riding lately, gone a bit out of the loop.
Been playing with the new toy a wee bit, gotta do the run in thing eh, you know, no revs over 14000, or is it 4000. Had a good blast up Matapiro/Sherenden a few weeks back with Rob, but thats about it.
We all need to get out more eh.

[Dooly]

Hey guys, have a read of this thread from the sprots bike forum off here.
Make sure you read the links and other related stuff in the thread.
It's one hell of a read, best for a long time.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123722-Remember-the-Kawasaki-guy-who-drilled-through-his-ECU-fitting-a-tail-tidy...........

[RDjase]

PHOTOS... We want photos

you were metioning beemers looked good Dadpole......................

Beemer with tassles for you maybe ?

[Dadpole]

I think Max was enquiring about genuine factory BMW tassles.

[RDjase]

I think Max was enquiring about genuine factory BMW tassles.

I will have to keep a better eye I on you when we go to Manfeild, You do seem to find the strangest things to look at........................

I hopefully will be racing the RGV in posties and F3 at the next meeting

[BigG]

So Tony and Dale I've been told that there has been some Generic engineering going on................You have become Twins.............Same pipe................same ride................same colour.
Its gota be good eH!
Any tassles off the bar ends on these machines ?

[BigG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsFLVMBXw7Y
This is from Track Day 1st May at Taupo bit late getting the vids up but had a lot of problems with the sound so put some music on and after fighting a while managed to get them published.

[BigG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbJWuJ--5o
This is a silent movie because of copy right

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbJWuJ--5o
This is a silent movie because of copy right

Nice G


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUKz6XmSw30

[Dooly]

So Tony and Dale I've been told that there has been some Generic engineering going on................You have become Twins.............Same pipe................same ride................same colour.
Its gota be good eH!
Any tassles off the bar ends on these machines ?

I got mine first, he's bald I'm not........umm.......not much else.

Oh yeah, can't help it that some folk are wising up on the awesomeness of the Blighty ride.

And are'nt you joining the brotherhood too.........

[RDjase]

I got mine first, he's bald I'm not........umm.......not much else.

Oh yeah, can't help it that some folk are wising up on the awesomeness of the Blighty ride.

And are'nt you joining the brotherhood too.........

Yep, Looking at a 70,s Bonneville

Its a 750 so will be faster than those LITTLE 675's............................................. ..................

[Dooly]

Yep, Looking at a 70,s Bonneville

Its a 750 so will be faster than those LITTLE 675's............................................. ..................

Well it has more ccs so must be then eh...............:killingme

[BigG]

Yep, Looking at a 70,s Bonneville

Its a 750 so will be faster than those LITTLE 675's............................................. .................. Yep but yours will drip oil every were.


Well it has more ccs so must be then eh...............:killingme Cubic Capacity aint everything, many a good tune played on little intrements eH!

[Dooly]

many a good tune played on little intrements eH!

........so much could be said in reply to that.:msn-wink::lol:

[stormy1]

:shifty:
I got mine first, he's bald I'm not........umm.......not much else.

Oh yeah, can't help it that some folk are wising up on the awesomeness of the Blighty ride.

And are'nt you joining the brotherhood too.........

Sigh, what can I say ... Im a follower not a leader. Tell you what tho, the 675 is a heap of fun. Cant wait till the summer and some track days! 500k on the Daytona now, was hoping to get some more up over the weekend but didnt work out that way. Quickshifter about 2 weeks away coming in from the UK. Should be here for my first service ...

[RDjase]

Well it has more ccs so must be then eh...............:killingme

Yep, 1340 harleys are heaps faster than Gixer 1000's too, but only a tiny bit faster that Busa's..........................................

Will have a look at this Bonnie later this week, sold my last one in 89 and bought a trident

[RDjase]

:shifty:

Sign, what can I say ... Im a follower not a leader. Tell you what tho, the 675 is a heap of fun. Cant wait till the summer and some track days! 500k on the Daytona now, was hoping to get some more up over the weekend but didnt work out that way. Quickshifter about 2 weeks away coming in from the UK. Should be here for my first service ...

Theres a article in the Latest Bike Rider Mag about quickshifters and one from a few months ago has a write up about 675's

You guna lend it to me for F2 lol

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=stormy1;1129761780]:shifty:

Tell you what tho, the 675 is a heap of fun.

What happened to the 848?

[stormy1]

[QUOTE=stormy1;1129761780]:shifty:

Tell you what tho, the 675 is a heap of fun.

What happened to the 848?

Simply put, apathy by Motomart

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=grantnz;1129762499]

Simply put, apathy by Motomart

Funny, I have never heard a good thing said by anyone ( except Dooley about the parts dept ) and my own exprience with them is why I don't deal with them.

[Dooly]

Yeah its a shame, I've always had good service from their parts, Martin & his team there.

People always put down the Duc dealer, Casbolts in ChCh, but I brought my SS off them and they went out of their way to get it for me off a guy from Nelson, as I wanted a NZ new one not a Jap import.

[grantnz]

Yeah its a shame, I've always had good service from their parts, Martin & his team there.

People always put down the Duc dealer, Casbolts in ChCh, but I brought my SS off them and they went out of their way to get it for me off a guy from Nelson, as I wanted a NZ new one not a Jap import.

Hamilton Motorcycles no better. Took the 999 to them for a full service at 15,000km( belts, C02 adjust and everything else that was required) and also asked them to change the fuel filter as we had a wee problem with it stalling under hard braking. They said the fuel filter was not due until 40,000km so they elected not to change it even though I asked them to. did a track day at Taupo the following day and it stalled when braking so many times , I got black flagged.
Took it to a mate next week and we took out the fuel filter , it was a wonder it ran on 1 cylinder, let alone two it was so blocked. Don't go there either.
If you want your Ducati serviced you can not go past Des at Redfox Motorcycles in Levin or Pete at Total Motorcycles , Palmerston North . They also do race bikes for many top racers.

[Shorty_925]

If you want another person thats great on the Duc's is Don Treloar(sp) at Motorcycle Maintenece in Stokes Valley.

[Dooly]

Yeah Ducs.......working on Andy's from BF at the moment.
Yep, they're character building.

I've been able to sort any issues out myself on mine so far.
They're not actually that diffulcult, people just get hung up on shims/belts etc etc.
2vs are easy, 4vs a bit more techy.
Trouble is no one around here has the factory computer plug in thingies if you need anything like that done.
Can be time consuming tho.

[Dooly]

Classic Club monthly ride this Sat, BP Clive, 1pm.
Usual stuff, ride, back to club for sossies and drinks etc.
Time to get the homo Honda out again, has'nt gone since the BFTP thingy over a month ago.:scooter:

[stormy1]

I got mine first, he's bald I'm not........umm.......not much else.

Oh yeah, can't help it that some folk are wising up on the awesomeness of the Blighty ride.

And are'nt you joining the brotherhood too.........

I'm bald?:gob:

[Dooly]

I'm bald?:gob:

Anything to save weight for speed eh.:Punk:


.....up to 100 kph of course.

[BigG]

I Hear that Susuki are going to be taken over by Ford in Napier at the end of the Month, that will be even more perculier mix eH!

[Dooly]

I Hear that Susuki are going to be taken over by Ford in Napier at the end of the Month, that will be even more perculier mix eH!

I know one of the service bosses at the Bay Ford places here and he's been making noises about bike servicing etc at their Ford dealership???
Seems a recipe for disaster IMO from what I know how those places work.

[Sentox]

KXpcfvRo_1E

Unedited so watch out there are mischief people on it.

Wind noise wasnt to bad considering i was reaching over 220 clicks

Old post, I know, but I got a bit of a surprise when I started watching the video and lo and behold, the road I've lived up for about seven or eight years. Gotta say, it looks much... straighter... from that camera perspective.

[wickle]

I know one of the service bosses at the Bay Ford places here and he's been making noises about bike servicing etc at their Ford dealership???
Seems a recipe for disaster IMO from what I know how those places work.

won't make much difference, had a new tyres put on last week when replacing back wheel the worker asked if i whated the chain adjusted up. same person also was going to remove whole exhaust system to take off back wheel.

[one fast tl1ooo]

I Hear that Susuki are going to be taken over by Ford in Napier at the end of the Month, that will be even more perculier mix eH!

As of today, Bay Ford and Mazda own the Onekawa Suzki shop. They are remaining on site for about a year with existing staff. Thereafter, they will probably incorporated the business into one of their workshops.

Seems this is not the first Ford dealership to do this within NZ.

[grantnz]

As of today, Bay Ford and Mazda own the Onekawa Suzki shop. They are remaining on site for about a year with existing staff. Thereafter, they will probably incorporated the business into one of their workshops.

Seems this is not the first Ford dealership to do this within NZ.

Are we talking Susuki cars or Suzki outboards, or Suzuki motorcycles?

[one fast tl1ooo]

Are we talking Susuki cars or Suzki outboards, or Suzuki motorcycles?

twin city motorcycles. oopps five star..

[yungatart]

twin city motorcycles

Doh! Its been Five Star Suzuki for ages....

[one fast tl1ooo]

Doh! Its been Five Star Suzuki for ages....

ooopss my bad,, aleast i did"in say town and country, thats 15 odd years ago.

[Dooly]

Yep, good ole Town & Country. Ironic Wayne's back at Suzuki after the time owning T & C years ago.
Brought a brand new first one in the bay TL1000S in 97 off him, and then a RF900.
Back when I was nuts and liked zookis.:lol:

[robertydog]

Yep, good ole Town & Country. Ironic Wayne's back at Suzuki after the time owning T & C years ago.
Brought a brand new first one in the bay TL1000S in 97 off him, and then a RF900.
Back when I was nuts and liked zookis.:lol:

He was the Yamaha, Ducati, Zuzuki agent.
I brought 3 different bikes off him. All different brands. lol

[grantnz]

He was the Yamaha, Ducati, Zuzuki agent.
I brought 3 different bikes off him. All different brands. lol


Are we talking Susuki cars or Suzki outboards, or Suzuki motorcycles?

Now we got Zuzukis and Zookis too. Didn't anyone in the Hawkes Bay do 3rd form Engrish??

[one fast tl1ooo]

Suzuki motorcycles

[BigG]

Suzuki motorcycles

Ford & Susuki eH! how bad is it going to get.

[BigG]

I suppose Waipuk will be taken over by Ford as well. Well its a short trip to Palmy to get gear. What am I talking about there's Hasting Honda they got some good gear.

[robertydog]

I suppose Waipuk will be taken over by Ford as well. Well its a short trip to Palmy to get gear. What am I talking about there's Hasting Honda they got some good gear.

Got to be a good thing G. Suzuki need all the help they can get. lol
Just have a look at this site.http://www.avoncitysuzuki.co.nz/index.php/home This is a Ford dealer that got into motorcycles. Nice shop, good web site. Got to be good for the customer.

[NZsarge]

Got to be a good thing G. Suzuki need all the help they can get. lol
Just have a look at this site.http://www.avoncitysuzuki.co.nz/index.php/home This is a Ford dealer that got into motorcycles. Nice shop, good web site. Got to be good for the customer.

What in the hell are you doing sifting around Suzuki websites? I got my beady eyes on you matey! Anyway, I find just slightly odd the Ford has bought into Suzuki dealerships when the Volkswagen Group has just bought a significant amount of shares in Suzuki.

[robertydog]

What in the hell are you doing sifting around Suzuki websites? I got my beady eyes on you matey! Anyway, I find just slightly odd the Ford has bought into Suzuki dealerships when the Volkswagen Group has just bought a significant amount of shares in Suzuki.

Opps. Naaa you got to go in and see if they have lifted there game. But its still same old same old.

[NZsarge]

Opps. Naaa you got to go in and see if they have lifted there game. But its still same old same old.

Alright then, still got one beady eye keeping an eye out in your direction.. Interesting though, apparently next year the new ZX10 is supposed to have a big bang motor and variable valve timing, that'll be interesting....

[BigG]

Got to be a good thing G. Suzuki need all the help they can get. lol
Just have a look at this site.http://www.avoncitysuzuki.co.nz/index.php/home This is a Ford dealer that got into motorcycles. Nice shop, good web site. Got to be good for the customer.:laugh::laugh::laugh: Avon Motors smells like Perfume Puffs to me " I'll be back in a Zoom with Madams perfume " I suppose thats what Ford and Susuki were made for doing perfume runs :shit::buggerd::banana::banana:

[Ascott]

You been on the "sauce" G?

[one fast tl1ooo]

Did you get some good photo's big g on the ride yesterday.. yip i saw you on the road side

[BigG]

Did you get some good photo's big g on the ride yesterday.. yip i saw you on the road side yes but I missed you you was going to fast.

[BigG]

Here are some photos One sliped in by mistake Dale and Yarnis no were it is.

[BigG]

Three more, I wasnt in the right place, but I enjoyed the ride. Caught between the fast and slow group so I was piggy in the middle.

[robertydog]

Nice pics G. Now go back to work.

[MSTRS]

Typical. Nice weather...and we at Manfield. Wet.

[yungatart]

Typical. Nice weather...and we at Manfield. Wet.

That is an understatement!

[robertydog]

Typical. Nice weather...and we at Manfield. Wet.


That is an understatement!

Oh well you two want to gallivant around the country instead of cruising those wonderful HB roads in glorious sunshine.:innocent:

[Ascott]

I have no idea how I missed this ride! I went past and no one there so went around the block, got back and still no one, so at 12 past 1 I went home, with all my mate! Damn was looking forward to a cruise too!

[robertydog]

I have no idea how I missed this ride! I went past and no one there so went around the block, got back and still no one, so at 12 past 1 I went home, with all my mate! Damn was looking forward to a cruise too!

Did you have your Glasses on?:shutup: It was at 11am apparently:shit: Not 1pm

[BigG]

Nice pics G. Now go back to work. yep I did, and you never replied to my email.


I have no idea how I missed this ride! I went past and no one there so went around the block, got back and still no one, so at 12 past 1 I went home, with all my mate! Damn was looking forward to a cruise too!

Did you not a get a txt from Dale cos your on his list unless you on that funny network eH!

[BigG]

Six more photos but as you can see I missed Todd thats why the nuttin in one photo and just got the tail end of a susuki, Helicopter droped in for smoko at Cafe and of course there's me bike. :done:

[Dodgey Dave]

Hey Everyone, Upcoming event - Please let everyone know about this event as its a very worthy cause!

MotoGP Fundraiser - Brayden Noone Benefit

This event is to fundraise to assist Brayden and his family while Brayden is undergoing treatment at Starship Hospital for a Brain Tumour.

As Brayden is a keen motorcyclist and coming from a family of motorcyclist we felt it was only appropriate to hold a MotoGP evening

$20.00 Entry includes 2 beers and snacks
7 - 9pm on Monday 21st June at Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier (opposite EIT) (Upstairs in the Theatre)
Max 80 Seats

Come along for a great social evening with the worlds best motorcycle racers to entertain you.
MotoGP race from Silverstone will be played on the big screen along with a selection of other Bike videos. 2 Hours worth.
On top of that there will be Subway Snacks and a couple of beers with more available.
A raffle or two will be held thanks to the support of some generous local businesses so make sure you bring a few dollars.

To secure your ticket contact Brent Nielson on 027 664 3763 or Dave Lawes on 027 53 999 53

[robertydog]

Hey Everyone, Upcoming event - Please let everyone know about this event as its a very worthy cause!

MotoGP Fundraiser - Brayden Noone Benefit

This event is to fundraise to assist Brayden and his family while Brayden is undergoing treatment at Starship Hospital for a Brain Tumour.

As Brayden is a keen motorcyclist and coming from a family of motorcyclist we felt it was only appropriate to hold a MotoGP evening

$20.00 Entry includes 2 beers and snacks
7 - 9pm on Monday 21st June at Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier (opposite EIT) (Upstairs in the Theatre)
Max 80 Seats

Come along for a great social evening with the worlds best motorcycle racers to entertain you.
MotoGP race from Silverstone will be played on the big screen along with a selection of other Bike videos. 2 Hours worth.
On top of that there will be Subway Snacks and a couple of beers with more available.
A raffle or two will be held thanks to the support of some generous local businesses so make sure you bring a few dollars.

To secure your ticket contact Brent Nielson on 027 664 3763 or Dave Lawes on 027 53 999 53

I visited young Brayden today. What a gutsy young man. I will be at this event.

[Dodgey Dave]

I visited young Brayden today. What a gutsy young man. I will be at this event.

Have you got your ticket yet Robert? Only 80 seats so if not send me a txt on 027 5399953 and I'll get 1 to you.

[stormy1]

I visited young Brayden today. What a gutsy young man. I will be at this event.

Yep me to. Karen would have liked to come along but will be out of town.

[stormy1]

Hey George, great pics mate. Was good to catch up with you again :)

[v8s&2wheels]

Hey guys, I haven't been on here for a while, not since the big muck around with this thread earlier in the year. Anyway i can finally go for my full in a couple of weeks and was wondering wheres best to hire a bike from?

I spoke to five star a couple months ago and they dont lend for licences any more, they suggested that honda in bayview may still be doing it?

Could one of you guys steer (or recommend) me to a good place to hire a bike for a half day or something.

On a side note, five star being bought by ford, will this bring many changes to the five star shop or garage? Im hoping not as the guys in there are awesome.

[BigG]

Hey guys, I haven't been on here for a while, not since the big muck around with this thread earlier in the year. Anyway i can finally go for my full in a couple of weeks and was wondering wheres best to hire a bike from?

I spoke to five star a couple months ago and they dont lend for licences any more, they suggested that honda in bayview may still be doing it?

Could one of you guys steer (or recommend) me to a good place to hire a bike for a half day or something.

On a side note, five star being bought by ford, will this bring many changes to the five star shop or garage? Im hoping not as the guys in there are awesome. Somebody will have a 250. hastings Honda will lend you one if ya gona buy a bike off them

[BigG]

:yes: As a side note Our Mens Group are having a Snooker Dash at the Heretuanga Club in Hastings on Tuesday the 22nd it will cost you nuthing starts at 6.30 pm so be there at 6.15 cos we got a pro setting it up for us, should be good fun. This is a blokes night so no Shelas:shutup:

[v8s&2wheels]

Somebody will have a 250. hastings Honda will lend you one if ya gona buy a bike off them

Yeah put a thread up in general for borrowing a 250.. seems theres no-one local with a 250.

I might give hastings honda a call and see what they can do for me, but unfortunately i dont need to buy a bike so might not be so easy.

[v8s&2wheels]

Somebody will have a 250. hastings Honda will lend you one if ya gona buy a bike off them

Yeah put a thread up in general for borrowing a 250.. seems theres no-one local with a 250.

I might give hastings honda a call and see what they can do for me, but unfortunately i dont need to buy a bike so might not be so easy.

[v8s&2wheels]

:yes: As a side note Our Mens Group are having a Snooker Dash at the Heretuanga Club in Hastings on Tuesday the 22nd it will cost you nuthing starts at 6.30 pm so be there at 6.15 cos we got a pro setting it up for us, should be good fun. This is a blokes night so no Shelas:shutup:

Might have to see about that, Havent played much pook for a while and those bloody snooker tables are huge.. i can barely see the pockets

[BigG]

Had a ride to Tarawera yesterday was good except for coming back, rain had come down up the TeHaro hills and made the ice grit very slippyyyyyyy had a bit of a snakey when overtaking up the hill so did every one else but no drama's. Got the camera working good now, no horrible noises just a bit wavey.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYklZB98ir4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2aQpYys7Sg

[ttdamez]

hey there newb here are the 130 pm rides still hapenin over winter .... thanx

[BigG]

hey there newb here are the 130 pm rides still hapenin over winter .... thanx

Welcome to the nut house. Another Yamaha whooooo, sent you a PM

[robertydog]

Hey Everyone, Upcoming event - Please let everyone know about this event as its a very worthy cause!

MotoGP Fundraiser - Brayden Noone Benefit

This event is to fundraise to assist Brayden and his family while Brayden is undergoing treatment at Starship Hospital for a Brain Tumour.

As Brayden is a keen motorcyclist and coming from a family of motorcyclist we felt it was only appropriate to hold a MotoGP evening

$20.00 Entry includes 2 beers and snacks
7 - 9pm on Monday 21st June at Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier (opposite EIT) (Upstairs in the Theatre)
Max 80 Seats

Come along for a great social evening with the worlds best motorcycle racers to entertain you.
MotoGP race from Silverstone will be played on the big screen along with a selection of other Bike videos. 2 Hours worth.
On top of that there will be Subway Snacks and a couple of beers with more available.
A raffle or two will be held thanks to the support of some generous local businesses so make sure you bring a few dollars.

To secure your ticket contact Brent Nielson on 027 664 3763 or Dave Lawes on 027 53 999 53

Well i was impressed. Brillant fundraiser by 80 odd motorcylists. Well done to the organisers.

[Ascott]

hey there newb here are the 130 pm rides still hapenin over winter .... thanx
Sure are! or 11:00 or 1:00 or any other time you care to think! oh and of course from various start point as well, so just keep checking, you never know!:devil2:

[Dodgey Dave]

Well i was impressed. Brillant fundraiser by 80 odd motorcylists. Well done to the organisers.

Thanks Rob, we were well impressed with the brilliant support from the Motorcycle community as well as all the local businesses that helped out. Raised over $1600 for a very deserving family.
Watch this space there may be another event later in the season
Thanks again to everyone who supported this fundraiser

PS sorry about the dodgy DVD player that held up MotoGP

[stormy1]

Thanks Rob, we were well impressed with the brilliant support from the Motorcycle community as well as all the local businesses that helped out. Raised over $1600 for a very deserving family.
Watch this space there may be another event later in the season
Thanks again to everyone who supported this fundraiser

PS sorry about the dodgy DVD player that held up MotoGP

Yep it was a very good nite Dave, well done! Everyone who attended was in good humour , not even the dodgy DVD player spoilt the overall evening. Robert couldnt help but be pleased, he went home with a big bag of goodies :yes::clap:

[grantnz]

MR27 Registration Form
The form allows you to change the expiry date of a vehicle's license.
You can chose a date up to 15 months from the date of application. (see note 2 on the back of the MR 27)
Costs you $7 plus any extra rego time you need to purchase up to the new date.
Can be done irrespective of the current license status of the vehicle. (e.g. licensed, on hold, expired)
Did this today as my rego was due to expire 27th June 2010. Duc now registered until 24th Sept 2011, 15 months at the old price. ( $397.00 ) The lady behind the counter was quite excited that we were able to do this, very helpfull and expected a flood of big, hairy bikers to be doing the same in the next 6 days.

[MSTRS]

Only works if your expiry date is before 1 July. Otherwise the new amount stands. I've put all 3 bikes on hold, and that's the way they are staying for the time being.

[robertydog]

MR27 Registration Form
The form allows you to change the expiry date of a vehicle's license.
You can chose a date up to 15 months from the date of application. (see note 2 on the back of the MR 27)
Costs you $7 plus any extra rego time you need to purchase up to the new date.
Can be done irrespective of the current license status of the vehicle. (e.g. licensed, on hold, expired)
Did this today as my rego was due to expire 27th June 2010. Duc now registered until 24th Sept 2011, 15 months at the old price. ( $397.00 ) The lady behind the counter was quite excited that we were able to do this, very helpfull and expected a flood of big, hairy bikers to be doing the same in the next 6 days.

Good stuff. Got to rego the bike so you can can keep riding. Oh the joy. And you saved some money at the same time.

[grusomhat]

Yeah put a thread up in general for borrowing a 250.. seems theres no-one local with a 250.

I might give hastings honda a call and see what they can do for me, but unfortunately i dont need to buy a bike so might not be so easy.

Wooh almost legal huh?

Give me a PM if you get desperate, might know an FXR150 you could borrow although no guarantees.

[BigG]

Wet weekend eH! mite be fine tomorow afternnon for a little blat somewhare.

[RDjase]

Wet weekend eH! mite be fine tomorow afternnon for a little blat somewhare.

Classic Club ride, 1pm, BP Clive

[yungatart]

Zukin's anniversary tomorrow...can't believe two years have passed.
Might head out to Kairakau tomorrow, just to remember him...weather dependent of course!

[stormy1]

1st service on the Daytona at Anza today. Very wet ride there and back!!!!

[buell]

Picked up my new bike yesterday in Hamilton :drool:, 06 Triumph sprint st 1050. Had an awesome ride home even although it was wet for about 200km. Only saw 1 :Police: must have been a bit wet out there for them. Awsome bike :2thumbsup

[GMcC]

Picked up my new bike yesterday in Hamilton :drool:, 06 Triumph sprint st 1050. Had an awesome ride home even although it was wet for about 200km. Only saw 1 :Police: must have been a bit wet out there for them. Awsome bike :2thumbsup

They are a good machine alright - make sure the front hoop is better than standard OEM -
the Bridgestones they came out with were SHIT ! - But I`m sure that has already been sorted

[BigG]

Seems to me that there are a lot of Triumphs about now Mmmmmmmm is this because of the Supersports doing well.

[GMcC]

[QUOTE=BigG;1129799706]Seems to me that there are a lot of Triumphs about now Mmmmmmmm is this because of the Supersports doing well.

No pressure of course Big G...........:yes: .In your own time :wari:

[SuperSonic]

Hey you HB riders the NZ Tag o rama is in your area for the first time so make the best of it,Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/103520-NZ-wide-pass-the-tag?p=1129799971#post1129799971) is the link to make it easier to find. Happy tagging.:yes:

[grantnz]

Sitting Bull

[grantnz]

The Bucket Gods shine their light on Crocky

[robertydog]

Nice pics:clap::clap::clap:

[grantnz]

Nice pics:clap::clap::clap:

Siting Bull pics are yours. Copyright breach??? ( I''ll talk to my Lawyer in the morning). When you getting your bucket? Got my front wheel taken out at the hairpin and crashed in race 2 while in 2nd place. Bit sore tonight, shoulder, elbow and fingers. Don't bounce the same as I used to. Bike OK, just needs a new brake lever.

[robertydog]

Siting Bull pics are yours. Copyright breach??? ( I''ll talk to my Lawyer in the morning). When you getting your bucket?

Dont let all the secrets out.

[robertydog]

Got my front wheel taken out at the hairpin and crashed in race 2 while in 2nd place. Bit sore tonight, shoulder, elbow and fingers. Don't bounce the same as I used to. Bike OK, just needs a new brake lever.

Old peolple dont bounce .

[Shorty_925]

Siting Bull pics are yours. Copyright breach??? ( I''ll talk to my Lawyer in the morning). When you getting your bucket? Got my front wheel taken out at the hairpin and crashed in race 2 while in 2nd place. Bit sore tonight, shoulder, elbow and fingers. Don't bounce the same as I used to. Bike OK, just needs a new brake lever.

What happened in race 2? Saw both of you were having a picnic.

[BigG]

Old peolple dont bounce . Yes they do I can vouch for that, they roll to

[v8s&2wheels]

Wooh almost legal huh?

Give me a PM if you get desperate, might know an FXR150 you could borrow although no guarantees.

Forgot about your reply. Ended up hiring a vtr250 from hastings honda for $60. Bloody thing wouldnt top over 90kph with a tail wind, carbs were shagged. Top guys there though.

All legal now (FINALLY). Might be keen for more rides if your back from chch this summer.

[BigG]

Forgot about your reply. Ended up hiring a vtr250 from hastings honda for $60. Bloody thing wouldnt top over 90kph with a tail wind, carbs were shagged. Top guys there though.

All legal now (FINALLY). Might be keen for more rides if your back from chch this summer. Well done young fella, you can go out now and have peace of mind when yer pulled over eH!

[v8s&2wheels]

Well done young fella, you can go out now and have peace of mind when yer pulled over eH!

Cheers mate,

Its definately been holding me back from a lot of social rides, missed out on a big ride around all of the north island late last year because I was too concerned about being pulled over in the group. Turns out that group got pulled up and all licences checked.

Might see me at burgerfuel rides in the next couple of months. Depends if I can get a sunday off work every now and then.

[stormy1]

Please be aware that there has been a serious accident up SH5 at Te Harato involving a car and 4WD. The road is currently only open to light vehicles with trucks being stopped at Eskdale. The road is expected to be open again to all vehicles possibly around 3pm.

D

[stormy1]

Please be aware that there has been a serious accident up SH5 at Te Harato involving a car and 4WD. The road is currently only open to light vehicles with trucks being stopped at Eskdale. The road is expected to be open again to all vehicles possibly around 3pm.

D

Highway now open fully to all traffic.

D

[GMcC]

Highway now open fully to all traffic.

D

Also........................
Hwy2 from Tutira to Matahoura Gorge will be closed from 7am to 6pm due to
contractors sorting new overbridge etc...........
Weekends only til Aug 1
Detour in place around Matahoura Rd :scooter:

[stormy1]

If you havent riden the Napier to Wairoa section of SH2 lately, there are 2 rough sections of road on the downhill side (heading north) of the Devils Elbow. There is only temporary surfacing down at the moment pending permanent repairs in the warmer months (Sep/Oct). It can be quite rough and one section is on a right hander. Signs are in place.

Cheers
D

[grantnz]

Went out to Waimarama Saturday, Mobil ride.Road in best condition its been in for a long time ( apart from the usual ripples on the sharp corners). Comming back turned left towards Elsthorpe/ Patongata and took the road down the back of Te Mata Peak. Well, what can we say, a shitty piece or road just got a whole lot shittier. Would like to know where you stand legally when you crash on unmarked, unswept recent seal patching. More gravel than a gravel road with a white line painted down the middle and enough jumps to hold a Super X.

[yungatart]

Complain to HDC. They should know who the contracter was.
Do it in writing and follow up with a phone call. Threaten with media coverage, if you don't get satisfactory results.
Good luck.
Hope you weren't hurt!

[NZsarge]

Went out to Waimarama Saturday, Mobil ride.Road in best condition its been in for a long time ( apart from the usual ripples on the sharp corners). Comming back turned left towards Elsthorpe/ Patongata and took the road down the back of Te Mata Peak. Well, what can we say, a shitty piece or road just got a whole lot shittier. Would like to know where you stand legally when you crash on unmarked, unswept recent seal patching. More gravel than a gravel road with a white line painted down the middle and enough jumps to hold a Super X.

If ya can go back and take a whole lot of date stamped photo's of offending area and accident site along with anything else that might lend weight to your arguement.

[Shorty_925]

Maybe this could help you out:

http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/roadworks/completed

or

http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/complaint-form

[grantnz]

Complain to HDC. They should know who the contracter was.
Do it in writing and follow up with a phone call. Threaten with media coverage, if you don't get satisfactory results.
Good luck.
Hope you weren't hurt!

No, didn't crash, just posing a question. Think I'll just avoid that piece of road. Might ring and find out the contractor anyway. Most of them don't know how to do the job properly. Half of the time the patch crew are patching up the new sealing job before the painters even get on to do the marking or put the cats eyes back..

[BigG]

Yep that bit of Road that is Kahuranaki Road is very bad at the Mo, I was down there last week and there is so many bumps , unevan surface and loose shit it's disgusting.:sunny:Well Off to Port Douglas on Friday:sunny: Then if Im fit enough I'll be taking the old girl out for a snot. Just put me new fairings on the paint work is fantastic but the fairings just dont fit right bleeding Chineese. Not good photo's

[BMWST?]

you guys know the nz tag (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/103520-NZ-wide-pass-the-tag?p=1129801488#post1129801488) is on your doorstep?

[stormy1]

Yep that bit of Road that is Kahuranaki Road is very bad at the Mo, I was down there last week and there is so many bumps , unevan surface and loose shit it's disgusting.:sunny:Well Off to Port Douglas on Friday:sunny: Then if Im fit enough I'll be taking the old girl out for a snot. Just put me new fairings on the paint work is fantastic but the fairings just dont fit right bleeding Chineese. Not good photo's

She looks ready for the track George!!!!

[MSTRS]

Leathers to match....?

[grantnz]

Maybe this could help you out:

http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/roadworks/completed

or

http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/complaint-form

As requested, this email is to confirm outcome of your report of loose chip. Actions and outcomes as follows:



- Site visit showed patches were clear of loose chip. Some loose aggregate found on road at new rehab site where cars are cutting the corners and aggregate is being tossed out. Site has been swept and EMP placement considered to traffic off the unsealed portion

- Investigation of Contractors paper work showed some deficiencies regarding recording of times in relation to sweeping and disestablishment of signs. This has been noted as a non conformance for corrective action as is consideration for the timing of removal of signs.



As discussed thank you for your comments and apologies for the delays in getting back to you. As mentioned I would be keen to have access to your bikers forum to receive feedback on any areas of concern. I cannot promise the world with regard to providing a rolls Royce network but we can prioritise and manage the risk for our road users.



Regards





Brendon Walker

Transportation Senior Operations Engineer

Hastings District Council | Private Bag 9002 Hastings 4156 | P 06 871 5110 Extn 5456 | F 06 871 5105 | M 0275 888 390 | www.hastingsdc.govt.nz

[yungatart]

Great stuff, man!
A much better response than I got from Napier CC when I complained about loose chip.
Good on you for doing something about it!

[MSTRS]

Good stuff, Grant. The man is at least saying the right things...

[grantnz]

Good stuff, Grant. The man is at least saying the right things...

Good guy Brendon Walker, he certainly seemed to be genuinly concerned. I asked him who would I sue if I crashed on some loose, unswept chip repairs? He suggested both parties were liable, the HDC and contractor. He encourages feedback and will follow up.

[GMcC]

Couple of us went up to Tarawera Pub for late lunch etc Satdee
Road was in a surprisingly good state considering the weather of late !
Few Harley dudes turned up as well
All good............:scooter:
Mind you........................... where the hell is everyone ???? :blink:

[stormy1]

Couple of us went up to Tarawera Pub for late lunch etc Satdee
Road was in a surprisingly good state considering the weather of late !
Few Harley dudes turned up as well
All good............:scooter:
Mind you........................... where the hell is everyone ???? :blink:

had a family thing on last weekend and helping my daughter in Wellington shift this coming weekend. Know what you mean though. Ahh wait till the warmer weather .....

[BigG]

Couple of us went up to Tarawera Pub for late lunch etc Satdee
Road was in a surprisingly good state considering the weather of late !
Few Harley dudes turned up as well
All good............:scooter:
Mind you........................... where the hell is everyone ???? :blink:I just got back from Port Douglas so I'm ready to ride now,Ahhhhhhh it was luvly over there.:yes:

[GMcC]

I just got back from Port Douglas so I'm ready to ride now,Ahhhhhhh it was luvly over there.:yes:

Bugger....................................
You would have to say that...........................
Just when I thought it was getting warmer too.............................:shutup:

[BigG]

Any one keen on a ride to Manfeild on Saterday if its fine ?

[MSTRS]

This Sat? Have I missed something?
Next VIC round is 14/8

[BigG]

This Sat? Have I missed something?
Next VIC round is 14/8 I was talking to Jason he must have got it wrong, so its next week eH! Bummer I cant get there early mite have to go later in the day.

[RDjase]

Any one keen on a ride to Manfeild on Saterday if its fine ?

I didnt say it was this Saturday ::rolleyes: That other guy in Stewarts did, I'm going to a MNZ meeting on Saturday in Palmy tho

Must have crossed your wires George :shit: Bloody electricians :shit:

Could be keen on a ride there next weekend, Duke has new Pilot Powers that have only been riding from Napier so far

[BigG]

I didnt say it was this Saturday ::rolleyes: That other guy in Stewarts did, I'm going to a MNZ meeting on Saturday in Palmy tho

Must have crossed your wires George :shit: Bloody electricians :shit:

Could be keen on a ride there next weekend, Duke has new Pilot Powers that have only been riding from Napier so far

Yep yer right didnt have me $10 K hearing aids in it was the other guy freekin Reps. :shutup:

[Ascott]

Hi Guys, am I ever gagging for a ride:scooter: lots of them around here, I might have to hire one for a laugh:sunny: oh and lots of that around here as well! Only dead yamahahas on the side of the road G, but lots of Sweesukis flying past! I know your dying to ask,so okay I'm in Phuket:Punk::Punk::yes: Got to love this weather! sea just about too hot to swim in, but at 7am it's okay, oh and 7pm is okay as well! there is always the resort pools to have a swim in! Okay guys, carry on the good work, thinking of you:love: time for a swim and a drink!
Al

[MSTRS]

Bastard.
Bring us a pressie...

[GMcC]

Shit of a joker..................................
Dont forget to pack your own bags too..................:blink:

[grantnz]

Hi Guys, am I ever gagging for a ride:scooter: lots of them around here, I might have to hire one for a laugh:sunny: oh and lots of that around here as well! Only dead yamahahas on the side of the road G, but lots of Sweesukis flying past! I know your dying to ask,so okay I'm in Phuket:Punk::Punk::yes: Got to love this weather! sea just about too hot to swim in, but at 7am it's okay, oh and 7pm is okay as well! there is always the resort pools to have a swim in! Okay guys, carry on the good work, thinking of you:love: time for a swim and a drink!
Al

Hope you got your glasses and a compass when you get to the airport, you will need them. We made a few changes since you been away.

[grantnz]

and look out for these...

[Ascott]

Luv you all long time! rugby was live at 2:30 pm, got more than a little bit pissed at an aussie bar gave them shit! Back on wed arvo, must go for a ride, it will be fine eh? Will look out for big clocks at airport! Time for another swim, but no drinky's, very shabby still!
Al

[BigG]

Hi Guys, am I ever gagging for a ride:scooter: lots of them around here, I might have to hire one for a laugh:sunny: oh and lots of that around here as well! Only dead yamahahas on the side of the road G, but lots of Sweesukis flying past! I know your dying to ask,so okay I'm in Phuket:Punk::Punk::yes: Got to love this weather! sea just about too hot to swim in, but at 7am it's okay, oh and 7pm is okay as well! there is always the resort pools to have a swim in! Okay guys, carry on the good work, thinking of you:love: time for a swim and a drink!
Al

Only saw one bike when I was away, wait til ya get back you'll freeze yer knackers off.215700215701215702215703

[ttdamez]

anything hapenin this weekend? need to use up the last of me rubber b4 i get a new set :scooter:

[stormy1]

anything hapenin this weekend? need to use up the last of me rubber b4 i get a new set :scooter:

Was thinking about it this morning but not now with the weather. My cell broken so if any one has text me ... sorry wouldnt have got it!

[GMcC]

So all...................
Whos keen to head down for this event - they have extended it by a day and half
but I most likely get there for the Friday 26 and head backup 28th Sunday arvo after the Wyndham Street Races
Costs on Ferry are discounted and as I have found over the last few times - its the FOOD which dents your wallet !!!!
Its a great event and you meet and see many sights :scooter:

[Grumpy]

Here's another option for anyone heading down for the Burt Munro Challenge.
http://www.variety.org.nz/variety-bike-bash-xidc73722.html

[NZsarge]

Anyone keen for a pootle we'll be at Patongata Pub for lunch then riding up through Middle rd afterward.

[Maha]

Anyone keen for a pootle we'll be at Patongata Pub for lunch then riding up through Middle rd afterward.

Oh hell yes but alas, but from where I am, I can only sit and imagine what fun that would be.

[NZsarge]

Oh hell yes but alas, but from where I am, I can only sit and imagine what fun that would be.

And fun it was, enjoyable day out I reckon, copped a little rain on the way home but skirted 'round the majority of it so good times.

[BigG]

Went for a short wet ride yesterday would have shot down to Patagata today but havnt been able to get on this web site for some reason, next weekend I'm a go er for a ride.

[robertydog]

Went for a short wet ride yesterday would have shot down to Patagata today but havnt been able to get on this web site for some reason, next weekend I'm a go er for a ride.

Come to manfield

[Spyke]

If the stars align right I should have a bike in the not so distant future. YAY

[Grumpy]

Come to manfield
What's on the menu? Track day or racing?

[BigG]

Come to manfield


What's on the menu? Track day or racing? What Mark said is this a track day ?

[robertydog]

What's on the menu? Track day or racing?


What Mark said is this a track day ?

That would be MotoTT Trackday

[stormy1]

Come to manfield

Anyone looking at riding down to Manfield Saturday Morning for the MottoTT track day?

I will be working up around the east cape for the next 4 days so will check for replies when I get a chance.

[BigG]

Looks like I going to miss out, I got to go to a wedding.

[Spyke]

hey guys, getting a zxr250 from auckland on sunday! yay been waiting so long for this. can't wait to go on some rides going to be sooo amazing.

yungatart keen for a 100kmph ride lol

[yungatart]

hey guys, getting a zxr250 from auckland on sunday! yay been waiting so long for this. can't wait to go on some rides going to be sooo amazing.

yungatart keen for a 100kmph ride lol

Niiiice!
Can't make it this weekend, will be in Palmy for ambulance training, but another time, eh?

[v8s&2wheels]

hey guys, getting a zxr250 from auckland on sunday! yay been waiting so long for this. can't wait to go on some rides going to be sooo amazing.

yungatart keen for a 100kmph ride lol

Got any pics or link? Wonder if its the zxr250 I rode upto auckland for a guy and sold to him a couple of years back, how funny that would be if it made its way back down here.

[stormy1]

Going to have a look at the Central Hawkes Bay Festival at Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau today. Will be leaving BP Stortford Lodge at 12.30.

Had my cell replaced so have lost my ride contact list.

[BigG]

Going to have a look at the Central Hawkes Bay Festival at Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau today. Will be leaving BP Stortford Lodge at 12.30.

Had my cell replaced so have lost my ride contact list. That was a rush to get there to BP I mean. What a good day a bit blustery on the way there but what a good ride back, thanks Dale & Karen it was a good day out. :yes:

[BigG]

Guys from our Church are organising a Poker run with a difference with a BBQ afterwards not sure of the date but it is this month will post up after Monday I think it is a $10 entry, for guys without bikes there is a snooker dash at one of the clubs. These are good events lots opf fun.

[stormy1]

That was a rush to get there to BP I mean. What a good day a bit blustery on the way there but what a good ride back, thanks Dale & Karen it was a good day out. :yes:

Thanks George. Was a good day out and neat to catch up with you again. The Daytona not the best for two up rides!

Came home yesterday and was a trail of green water under the VTR. Considering she has only been parked up it is a bit of a worry. Will have to investigate further.

[Spyke]

Niiiice!
Can't make it this weekend, will be in Palmy for ambulance training, but another time, eh?

hard out!

it doesn't have rego or warrent yet but it runs ok, needs a service and a couple of things but it rides well on stale fuel.

v8s&2wheels i'll put some pics up tommorrow. I'll get the bike running nice and so keen to come for some rides when I'm a bit better at riding. it is no slouch lol but i guess nothing compared to a reall bike.:Punk:

[MSTRS]

hard out!

it doesn't have rego or warrent yet but it runs ok, needs a service and a couple of things but it rides well on stale fuel.

v8s&2wheels i'll put some pics up tommorrow. I'll get the bike running nice and so keen to come for some rides when I'm a bit better at riding. it is no slouch lol but i guess nothing compared to a reall bike.:Punk:

Waddaya mean? A real bike is anything with an engine and 2 wheels. Except scroters. And Hyobags. But that that goes without saying.
:shifty:

[Spyke]

Waddaya mean? A real bike is anything with an engine and 2 wheels. Except scroters. And Hyobags. But that that goes without saying.
:shifty:

lol my bad that is very true.

took a photo of what shes like before i clean her up. got a few things todo on it:
good service, all fluids & filters
new front tyre (has plenty of meat but it sat with bugger all air in it and now there are afew small cracks that leak air slowly)
give it the best clean it has ever had
carb clean and balance
new fork seals
get a replacement air intake tube
fix up the fairings
find some pillion foot pegs, and work out a way to fit a small pack rack

one thing i have noticed is it has abit of slack between being off the throttle and on it. what could that be? the chain isn't loose but haven't had a close look at sprockets. maybe it was just the way i was riding it.

[MSTRS]

Do you mean free play in the throttle cable...or lag?

[Spyke]

Do you mean free play in the throttle cable...or lag?

like in the drive line, when your using engine breaks then shifting to accellerating

[MSTRS]

Could be many things. Including you not used to a 4 cylinder?

[Spyke]

Could be many things. Including you not used to a 4 cylinder?

thats probably the most likely thing, I will have to bring it round so you can have a ride on it to test it out.

If your coming upto a really slow corner like 20kmph or less do you clutch for the transition from braking to accelerating. eg first gear braking(coming upto roundabout that you can go through but at slow speed), get to lowish revs pull it in then start slipping it as you take off again? or be easy as on the throttle?

[MSTRS]

No need to slip the clutch. Shouldn't be in first in a roundabout etc anyway...

Happy to take a look/ride it/whatever.

[Spyke]

No need to slip the clutch. Shouldn't be in first in a roundabout etc anyway...

what do you do when your coming upto intersections and roundabouts?

[MSTRS]

Throttle off and change down. Little engine like that, you will probably have to brake as well...maybe. Get ready to stop (cover the clutch). If clear, enter the intersection and apply a little throttle. Leave intersection and change up.
No need to slip the clutch. And no need for a big handful of brake or throttle. Gentle. Smooth.

[Spyke]

Throttle off and change down. Little engine like that, you will probably have to brake as well...maybe. Get ready to stop (cover the clutch). If clear, enter the intersection and apply a little throttle. Leave intersection and change up.
No need to slip the clutch. And no need for a big handful of brake or throttle. Gentle. Smooth.

cheers for that, i just went for a little pootle and yesterday i must have been in the omg i've got a bike mode and wanting to hear the motor. it has a decent amount of engine braking for small bike i reckon.

on that little ride i made sure i didn't rev high :innocent: kept it to like 8 k then changed gear that made a big difference. i'm used to slow cars where you have to rev them to go anywhere faster than a snail. the motorbike is like get to the speed limit with no fuss. yesterday i was staying near the power which i didn't have to do cause it rides fine below the power. damn 18k redline.

who said smoking is addictive, i get 10x a better rush from riding :Punk:

Oh i was alot smoother than yesterday and i think that made alot of difference

[Spyke]

how do you restrain yourself on a big bike from not just cracking it open and being at 200?

[MSTRS]

You have much to learn, young Padawan...

[MSTRS]

Just had another read of what you plan doing to the bike...
I know you're keen as a keen thing, BUT I advise caution. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Particularly the carbs. If the engine runs well, just give it some new oil etc but leave those carbs alone.