Ashhurst out for Anzac Day.

[cowboyz]

im out for a ride on anzac day. whos coming? Any suggested routes? Meanie is back from playing round down south so hoping he will be along.......

Say 9.30am at mobil ashhurst?

[86GSXR]

9.30 at Ashurst sounds like a go! What say we go Dannevirke - Porongohau - Pahiatua, and back? One suggestion, I know that it'll be good whatever!

[cowboyz]

sounds good to me. Your bike sorted with the throttle cable in all?

[blacksheep]

would be good to meet up with you folks on this one,have been looking for a chance to join you lot for a while but stuff keeps cropping up:angry:

[cowboyz]

good on ya. will be good to get some more riders out and about.

[Meanie]

Yea ill be keen :yes: I havnt been for a good ride for a while
shit did someone mention going east, Bonez will be along any moment

[Bonez]

Yea ill be keen :yes: I havnt been for a good ride for a while
shit did someone mention going east, Bonez will be along any momentSomeone call? Depends how I feel. Been awfully ill the last few weeks.

[cowboyz]

harden up boy.

You know you will not be able to resist a ride east. It just wouldn't be the same without you anyhow..

I've done little more that lie on the couch all day as feelign like a bag of shit myself but wed is still half a week away.

[yod]

should hopefully be able to make it - although im already felling a bit chilly after the ozzie weather haha

[cowboyz]

cut it out. never cold in palmerston...........

[chanceyy]

sorry its a bit to early for me .. will be in ashurst trimming horses feet ... hoping to get out early afternoon ..

mind you .. i am off for five days from anzac .. so if i can get new house sorted, hope to do a few rides ..


thanks to Dogs for dragging me & u4ea out to cafe this aft .. esp after all the moving/cleaning .. feeling shattered .. having a blat on the bike felt blardy great :D

[yod]

cut it out. never cold in palmerston...........

gold coast - 29 degrees, no wind, no clouds, EVERY morning....and that was AUTUMN?!?!?! :gob:

enjopyed the jetskiing tho.....:rockon: :niceone:

[Meanie]

sorry its a bit to early for me .. will be in ashurst trimming horses feet ... hoping to get out early afternoon ..

mind you .. i am off for five days from anzac .. so if i can get new house sorted, hope to do a few rides ..


thanks to Dogs for dragging me & u4ea out to cafe this aft .. esp after all the moving/cleaning .. feeling shattered .. having a blat on the bike felt blardy great :D

Geez chancey you moving to shannon i see,:gob: thats a wild town that, we dont even stop the car on the main road without locking the doors
I should know i grew up there, and its not realy that bad i still go visit my brother there, normaly at one of the drinking establishments :yes:

[cowboyz]

yeah, Shannon really has picked up since you moved out of town.

Ashhurst used to be a nice place too.........

[chanceyy]

Geez chancey you moving to shannon i see,:gob: thats a wild town that, we dont even stop the car on the main road without locking the doors
I should know i grew up there, and its not realy that bad i still go visit my brother there, normaly at one of the drinking establishments :yes:


hmmm drinking establishments .. well between U4ea & me its a direct line .. with a pub inbetween us ... & then I have a nice peaceful atmosphere .. & beer fridge is all plugged in & a few wee supplies in there .. (not that i am a beer drinker) & best of all bed would only be a few dozen feet away ...

other than that ... another great freind is only 2 mins walk away .. umm horses outside the back door .. & Great sheds .. & no traffic noise :D :rockon:

[86GSXR]

sounds good to me. Your bike sorted with the throttle cable in all?

Yep, I gave it a temporary fix which should last until a new unit arrives. So far it's holding out quite well, I'll be glad to see a new one in there though!


would be good to meet up with you folks on this one,have been looking for a chance to join you lot for a while but stuff keeps cropping up:angry:

Will be good to meet you blacksheep - good one!


Yea ill be keen :yes: I havnt been for a good ride for a while
shit did someone mention going east, Bonez will be along any moment

Should be a good one eh, a nice wee mid week break. Weather's supposed to be looking good too!


Someone call? Depends how I feel. Been awfully ill the last few weeks.

Nothing too serious I hope Bonez?

[QUOTE=chanceyy;1022625]sorry its a bit to early for me .. will be in ashurst trimming horses feet ... hoping to get out early afternoon ..

Shame about that Sandra, but there's not much you can do given the circumstances by the sounds of it.

[chanceyy]

Shame about that Sandra, but there's not much you can do given the circumstances by the sounds of it.

plenty of other times to ride .. & will get out for a play in the afternoon anyhow .. so its all good .... at least you will not need to wait at interesections for me :shutup: :innocent:

[86GSXR]

should hopefully be able to make it - although im already felling a bit chilly after the ozzie weather haha

I'm sure I could lend you a jersy if it's all getting a bit much yod:dodge: Welcome back btw:sunny:


plenty of other times to ride .. & will get out for a play in the afternoon anyhow .. so its all good .... at least you will not need to wait at interesections for me :shutup: :innocent:

Hmmmm, now who was it I recall waiting at an intersection last time if my memory serves me correctly:Punk::rockon:

[chanceyy]

Hmmmm, now who was it I recall waiting at an intersection last time if my memory serves me correctly:Punk::rockon:

yes but that was the exception .. not the rule :shutup:

& it does not count if the bike breaks down

mind you it was a change .. & good chance for u4ea to have a smoke :innocent:

[yod]

I'm sure I could lend you a jersy if it's all getting a bit much yod:dodge: Welcome back btw:sunny:

cheers mate....now being a suzuki man, i wanted to get your opinion on an RF900?
been looking around and found this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=96990927)

the flat spot concerns me a little but other than that, do you know much about them? i think i read somewhere they have the same bottom end as a Gixxer1100 and are a pretty strong engine, cowboyz seems to think theyre a decent machine, just wanted your opinion??

oops, excuse the :Offtopic:

[86GSXR]

cheers mate....now being a suzuki man, i wanted to get your opinion on an RF900?
been looking around and found this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=96990927)

the flat spot concerns me a little but other than that, do you know much about them? i think i read somewhere they have the same bottom end as a Gixxer1100 and are a pretty strong engine, cowboyz seems to think theyre a decent machine, just wanted your opinion??

oops, excuse the :Offtopic:

Gidday

It looks like a pretty nice bike, getting up in k's though. If possible it would be good to get a mechanic to listen to it and check it out, that could be a bit difficult though.

Mind you, the bigger engines are usually fairly understressed, so it would probably last for quite some time yet I'd imagine.

Both my gixxers have flat spots in the lower gears under acceleration, but they disappear in the higher gears, so it's not so much a concern for me.

My higher K (79K) gixxer has a noisy 2nd gear, which may mean future difficulties, so make sure you listen for a 'whine' from each gear if you test ride it.

I believe they are a good bike, but I've had zero experience with them.

Might be a good idea to start a thread on them, I'm sure I saw a thread on higher K bikes a few days ago and most people had had no problems with some pretty impressive mileage!

Ah, just found it!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48074

See you Wednesday! :yes:

[yod]

See you Wednesday! :yes:

yup will do

thanks for that mate....will be keeping an eye on it

[chanceyy]

Well change of plans .. if you guys will wait a few xtra mins I might be able to attend ...


just waiting to hear back from Cowboyz in regards to storing my gear etc - pm sent ..

& of course if you guys dunna mind waiting at the intersections for me again :innocent:

[yod]

Well change of plans .. if you guys will wait a few xtra mins I might be able to attend ...


just waiting to hear back from Cowboyz in regards to storing my gear etc - pm sent ..

& of course if you guys dunna mind waiting at the intersections for me again :innocent:

haha...couldnt resist aye!! nice....see you there

I've got a rough night planned on the Tuesday - one of my workmates is sodding off to the UK so I'll have to watch the alcohol intake or it could be a bit of an ugly morning! :sick:

[chanceyy]

haha...couldnt resist aye!! nice....see you there

I've got a rough night planned on the Tuesday - one of my workmates is sodding off to the UK so I'll have to watch the alcohol intake or it could be a bit of an ugly morning! :sick:


well with winter around the corner .. need to get some more k's under the belt .. still fighting this damn cold

but yeah NEED to get out on the bike ... ahhhhhhhhhh decompress

[sugilite]

Okdok, I appear to have a day pass from the kids so can prob attend this ride :yes:
I will prob have a non kb rider along with me, and maybe a local couple on their bikes...see what happens.

So do we wait in Dannevirke at 10am or so????

[sugilite]

cheers mate....now being a suzuki man, i wanted to get your opinion on an RF900?
been looking around and found this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=96990927)

the flat spot concerns me a little but other than that, do you know much about them? i think i read somewhere they have the same bottom end as a Gixxer1100 and are a pretty strong engine.

My sister had one of these and loved it. She gave it a hiding too, wore out the rear tyres on the sides before the middle every time :Punk:

Flat spots are not usually a prob on larger capacity bikes.
Those RF900 motors are good ones, very under stressed. :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

Yep, I gave it a temporary fix which should last until a new unit arrives. So far it's holding out quite well, I'll be glad to see a new one in there though!

Will get the bikes ready on tuesday just incase I can make it wednesday

AL would you like some number 8 wire just incase


will let you know ASAP better get Jodie sorted too :shutup:

[cowboyz]

Okdok, I appear to have a day pass from the kids so can prob attend this ride :yes:
I will prob have a non kb rider along with me, and maybe a local couple on their bikes...see what happens.

So do we wait in Dannevirke at 10am or so????

fantastic.

brigna rope so I can tie my bike on behind yours so I can feel what its like to go fast.

[86GSXR]

Okdok, I appear to have a day pass from the kids so can prob attend this ride :yes:
I will prob have a non kb rider along with me, and maybe a local couple on their bikes...see what happens.

So do we wait in Dannevirke at 10am or so????

Hi Anthony, Sandra may not be able to leave Ashurst until 9.45, she will confirm today.


Will get the bikes ready on tuesday just incase I can make it wednesday

AL would you like some number 8 wire just incase


will let you know ASAP better get Jodie sorted too :shutup:

Cheers Barry, I have a new throttle unit, going in today - yay!

[NZsarge]

If I can find my damn thermal liner I might just make it along too, working tonight so i'll have to see how I go if I do make it, might have to pull out somewhere along the way depending on how i'm feeling.:zzzz:

[u4ea]

well I am feeling a little snuffly :sick: still but how can I resist a little jaunt through the vallies with you lot aye!!!!so sounds like Dogs and I may rendevou with you in Ashurst ??confirm where and when again please Cowboys...:innocent:

[sugilite]

Hi Anthony, Sandra may not be able to leave Ashurst until 9.45, she will confirm today.

No worries, so I and maybe the others will be at Hewitts motorcycles on the main drag Dannevirke from 10 to 10:15 am then

[MSTRS]

You guys still keen for a HB hookup?? Anyone firmed up the ride plan?

[sugilite]

You guys still keen for a HB hookup?? Anyone firmed up the ride plan?
Sounds good to me :yes:
My current understanding is the flight path will be Dannevirke - Porongohau - Pahiatua?

Meet you guys at Dvirke?

[cowboyz]

I am not sure we have a plan. We usually dont.

Plan for me is to meet at ashhurst mobil at 9.30-10am (thanks to chanceyy!!)... Head east out the main road to danniverkie... hook up with suglite and co. find a back road to waipuk. possibly on to havelock north. See if we can catch up with the hawkes bay crowd on the way somewhere for lunch.

Back home via an undetermined route.

[chanceyy]

Hi guys

I am trimming a pony just round the corner at 8.30 .. hopefully only take about 45 mins ..then calling into cowboyz to drop my gear off & clean up a bit .. will be as quick as I can (& hopefully the pony will co operate )

will be my first longish open road ride by self, shannon to Ashurst but leaving early am should not be much traffic on the road ...

not sure how i am gonna attach tripod yet ... work that out tonite

dogs I might need to talk to you about that too ...


Plan for me is to meet at ashhurst mobil at 9.30-10am (thanks to chanceyy!!)...

sorry cowboyz .. :( ...... would offer to catch up but since i am not that fast thats not an option

[chanceyy]

well I am feeling a little snuffly :sick: still but how can I resist a little jaunt through the vallies with you lot aye!!!!so sounds like Dogs and I may rendevou with you in Ashurst ??confirm where and when again please Cowboys...:innocent:


Hey chick .. its the mobil garage on main road at ashurst

& i will check my oil before I leave LOL

be about 8.30-9.45 cause of me :( ...

[Hainswof]

I may be able to make it also. :yes:

I feel the need to get my Gixxer on.

I'll see how the Tuesday night drinks go.... aye Yod!

Chris.

[86GSXR]

Hey everyone reading this, check the last few pages of this thread! It will give you an idea of what may happen.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46301

[cowboyz]

careful. 24 hours to go. still time for plans to change.

[MSTRS]

careful. 24 hours to go. still time for plans to change.

No plan ever survives a meeting with the enemy. The enemy is Time. Eh?

[yod]

I may be able to make it also. :yes:

I feel the need to get my Gixxer on.

I'll see how the Tuesday night drinks go.... aye Yod!

Chris.

look who turned up....get that gixxer on bro....the four hundies ride again lol

not sure if i can make it just yet....a few factors to be "considered" but will confirm later tonight or tomorrow morning

[yod]

Hey everyone reading this, check the last few pages of this thread! It will give you an idea of what may happen.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46301

what is it with the HB crowd?? they need 17 pages to get a ride together??!!

i thought the ashhurst lot were bad enuff :killingme

[yod]

careful. 24 hours to go. still time for plans to change.

if i make it, im turning up at the gas station and then following the pack

you lot can make the plan :yawn:

[yungatart]

what is it with the HB crowd?? they need 17 pages to get a ride together??!!

i thought the ashhurst lot were bad enuff :killingme

Can't you read???
That thread is all our weekend rides since March...what is it about the Ashurst boyz? Jumping in and drawing conclusions, with half the info on board? :dodge:
Sheesh!
Enjoy your ride tho' guys...the HB crowd are great to ride with.....:Punk:

[yod]

Can't you read???
That thread is all our weekend rides since March...what is it about the Ashurst boyz? Jumping in and drawing conclusions, with half the info on board? :dodge:
Sheesh!
Enjoy your ride tho' guys...the HB crowd are great to ride with.....:Punk:

haha...oops sorry....just saw 17 pages and went :shit:

but yeah you're right....we don't read too good down here but are pretty good at starting new threads...we should get together and help each other out!! :yes:

[cowboyz]

what is it with the HB crowd?? they need 17 pages to get a ride together??!!

i thought the ashhurst lot were bad enuff :killingme

coming from someone who just added 3 posts to this thread!


You better show up tomorrow. I owe you money remember! That has to be incentive to show up.

[cowboyz]

Can't you read???
That thread is all our weekend rides since March...what is it about the Ashurst boyz? Jumping in and drawing conclusions, with half the info on board? :dodge:
Sheesh!
Enjoy your ride tho' guys...the HB crowd are great to ride with.....:Punk:

ignore Yod. he is an import. you can tell cause all the ashhurst boys ride Kawasakis!

[chanceyy]

not sure if i can make it just yet....a few factors to be "considered" but will confirm later tonight or tomorrow morning

guess that depends on the intake tonite then huh ;) ...

must do that social gathering soon .. have to wait til dogs can join us

[yod]

guess that depends on the intake tonite then huh ;) ...


who me?? :whistle:

[yod]

ignore Yod. he is an import. you can tell cause all the ashhurst boys ride Kawasakis!

hey, i USED to have a kwaka....and then sold it....and have regretted it ever since :crybaby:

[chanceyy]

who me?? :whistle:

nods .. dunna try to look :innocent: there Yod .. it won't work .. LOL

[86GSXR]

MILESTONE! My 200th post!:mega: :shit: :shutup: :yes:


ignore Yod. he is an import. you can tell cause all the ashhurst boys ride Kawasakis!


hey, i USED to have a kwaka....and then sold it....and have regretted it ever since :crybaby:

I've been on the back of one. And behind a few :yes: :rockon:

[chanceyy]

MILESTONE! My 200th post!:mega: :shit: :shutup: :yes:


congrats on the milestone .. only a couple more thousand to go :yes:

[sugilite]

Hey, hey, hey, I gave the 750 the wof and rego treatment. The front tyre only just passed, I was pretty shocked, I only got 2800km's out of it, how did that happen? :innocent:
Anyways, I replaced it when I got home and fitted up one of my old race tyres I was using as an intermediate. :yes:
Battery housing broke again, so put in some big mother cable ties :lol:

I have not heard from the non KB guys that were sposed to come...whateva happens, happens eh.

See you's tomorrow then at Dannevirke about 10 to 10:15 am eh?

[Mouse]

Sorry guys , would love to come but I'm getting up at 2am to watch th black-caps win .
have a great ride

[86GSXR]

congrats on the milestone .. only a couple more thousand to go :yes:

Thanks, it felt good too:yes:

[cowboyz]

MILESTONE! My 200th post!:mega: :shit: :shutup: :yes:





I've been on the back of one. And behind a few :yes: :rockon:

shit. only 200 posts!!!

This can only be an indication of one of two things..

a, you have a job

or

b, you have a life.

[cowboyz]

Sorry guys , would love to come but I'm getting up at 2am to watch th black-caps win .
have a great ride

you fucking girl. get on your bike. That thing is going to be seized by the time you ride it next.

[Mouse]

you fucking girl. get on your bike. That thing is going to be seized by the time you ride it next.

I ride every day

[Bonez]

Where are we going again? Got F^&* off with the CX today. Well f*&(ed off in general really. So may or may not be at a departing point. Haven't decided on the bike to take either yet. But it will be old, slow and a honda...............

[Bonez]

I ride every day
He was talking about the bike you skite.

[86GSXR]

Where are we going again? Got F^&* off with the CX today. Well f*&(ed off in general really. So may or may not be at a departing point. Haven't decided on the bike to take either yet. But it will be old, slow and a honda...............

It may be old and a Honda Bonez:yes:

Meet at Ashurst, departing 9.45ish, up to Dannevirke, meet the HB crew, into the eastern hills, they have a few ideas, should be a good old fashioned ride:sunny:

[yod]

Where are we going again? Got F^&* off with the CX today. Well f*&(ed off in general really. So may or may not be at a departing point. Haven't decided on the bike to take either yet. But it will be old, slow and a honda...............

old? probably
slow? what does that make me?? :crybaby:
honda? :rockon:

[Meanie]

Sorry guys , would love to come but I'm getting up at 2am to watch th black-caps win .
have a great ride

Softcock :yes:

[Meanie]

Where are we going again? Got F^&* off with the CX today. Well f*&(ed off in general really. So may or may not be at a departing point. Haven't decided on the bike to take either yet. But it will be old, slow and a honda...............
You dont ride anything slow bonez

[dogsnbikes]

.Cheers Barry, I have a new throttle unit, going in today - yay!

Glad to hear AL just to comfrim that U4EA and I will be joining ya all at Ashurst :Punk:

[86GSXR]

Hey, hey, hey, I gave the 750 the wof and rego treatment. The front tyre only just passed, I was pretty shocked, I only got 2800km's out of it, how did that happen? :innocent:
Anyways, I replaced it when I got home and fitted up one of my old race tyres I was using as an intermediate. :yes:
Battery housing broke again, so put in some big mother cable ties :lol:

I have not heard from the non KB guys that were sposed to come...whateva happens, happens eh.

See you's tomorrow then at Dannevirke about 10 to 10:15 am eh?

Good to hear you're legal and roadworthy Anthony:yes:


shit. only 200 posts!!!

This can only be an indication of one of two things..

a, you have a job

or

b, you have a life.

You got one right, the first one lol

[86GSXR]

Glad to hear AL just to comfrim that U4EA and I will be joining ya all at Ashurst :Punk:

Great stuff Barry! Should be a brilliant day's riding!

My cable didn't get fitted afterall, but I'm confident it will hold up.

[chanceyy]

Great stuff Barry! Should be a brilliant day's riding!

My cable didn't get fitted afterall, but I'm confident it will hold up.

LOL well we hope so .... after all could be funny to watch 3up on the kawa :whistle:

[cowboyz]

Glad to hear AL just to comfrim that U4EA and I will be joining ya all at Ashurst :Punk:

be good to finally meet you. I hope everything chanceyy has told me is not true.............

[Gixxer 4 ever]

what is it with the HB crowd?? they need 17 pages to get a ride together??!!

i thought the ashhurst lot were bad enuff :killingme

It's the chatter on K/B that makes our riding group strong. Social gathering point if you like. Try it. It works.

Looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow.

[dogsnbikes]

Great stuff Barry! Should be a brilliant day's riding!

My cable didn't get fitted afterall, but I'm confident it will hold up.

:gob: better pack my Billy T tool kit then:innocent:

[chanceyy]

be good to finally meet you. I hope everything chanceyy has told me is not true.............


:killingme .. methinks you got it wrong ... be u4ea doing the telling there mate .. :innocent:

[dogsnbikes]

be good to finally meet you. I hope everything chanceyy has told me is not true.............

:shit: hope she didnt still the beans that Helen Clark is my twin brother :innocent:

[chanceyy]

:shit: hope she didnt still the beans that Helen Clark is my twin brother :innocent:

ohhh bugger :sick: :sick: :shit: :gob:

[86GSXR]

LOL well we hope so .... after all could be funny to watch 3up on the kawa :whistle:

Well, the RD takes pillions quite well eh lol


:gob: better pack my Billy T tool kit then:innocent:

It should be fine, it's pretty solid. Fingers crossed eh! (got a crimping tool in that toolkit?)

[cowboyz]

actually... now you mention it................

[86GSXR]

:shit: hope she didnt still the beans that Helen Clark is my twin brother :innocent:

Hilarious LOL

[chanceyy]

Well, the RD takes pillions quite well eh lol



It should be fine, it's pretty solid. Fingers crossed eh! (got a crimping tool in that toolkit?)

lol yeah actually she does .. suprisingly well ...

but then who would pillion who LOL ...

best everyone crosses fingers then huh ;) but at least there would be no breaking & entering to get a trailer this time LOL

[86GSXR]

lol yeah actually she does .. suprisingly well ...

but then who would pillion who LOL ...

best everyone crosses fingers then huh ;) but at least there would be no breaking & entering to get a trailer this time LOL

Well, um, seeing as I have a full license..........:yes:

That was damn good fun wasn't it:yes:

[chanceyy]

Well, um, seeing as I have a full license..........:yes:

That was damn good fun wasn't it:yes:

hmmmmm well that means I could have a wee nana nap then .. so thats ok .. as long as you look after betsy .. she to damn much fun to ride .. ohh hell we might even convert ya from suzie :shutup:

yeah it was fun .. LOL ...

[86GSXR]

hmmmmm well that means I could have a wee nana nap then .. so thats ok .. as long as you look after betsy .. she to damn much fun to ride .. ohh hell we might even convert ya from suzie :shutup:

yeah it was fun .. LOL ...

Betsy is GREAT fun:yes: If I get converted though, I'm thinking maybe a bigger Suzie:yes:

[chanceyy]

Betsy is GREAT fun:yes: If I get converted though, I'm thinking maybe a bigger Suzie:yes:

yup she is, still wanna crusier though ... then I can decide which one I feel like riding on a given day LOL

[86GSXR]

yup she is, still wanna crusier though ... then I can decide which one I feel like riding on a given day LOL

Damn right, one can never have too many bikes!!!

[chanceyy]

Damn right, one can never have too many bikes!!!


nods hmmmmm true but to pay for them LOL .. ohh well do we work to live or live to work .. hmmmmmmmm

[86GSXR]

nods hmmmmm true but to pay for them LOL .. ohh well do we work to live or live to work .. hmmmmmmmm

Yes, that's the bit (paying for them) that always gives me the problem lol

[chanceyy]

Yes, that's the bit (paying for them) that always gives me the problem lol


as most of us .. mind when ya work for what you have you tend to appreciate it more ;)

[86GSXR]

as most of us .. mind when ya work for what you have you tend to appreciate it more ;)

For sure! I'm off to the dairy for a bottle of milk and a kingsize Moro - I have a sugar craving for some reason. See all you guys in the morning, looking forward to it. I'll be solo as Cj's leg is still a bit sore.

[chanceyy]

For sure! I'm off to the dairy for a bottle of milk and a kingsize Moro - I have a sugar craving for some reason.

Craving .. :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: ohh :nono:

pity CJ still sore :(

[Meanie]

Well its 7.30am and the sun is shining its gonna be a good one :scooter: See you all at the Mobil

[Hainswof]

Well, last night was pretty extreme and it's all Yod's fault i might add... It will be interesting to see how he feels at the moment.

I hope im feeling OK to ride... :scooter:

Still have a couple of hours to go so...

[Hainswof]

Oh Meanie. I see in your profile you have a Mean Streak. My old boy has one of them. 1500cc right? They are nice to ride on. Took a while to get used to the position though as im used to the sport bikes.

He's got some aftermarket pipes on it so it sounds gooooood! :yes:

[NZsarge]

Damn.... i hope it get a little warmer than this!:sunny:

[yod]

Damn.... i hope it get a little warmer than this!:sunny:

oh harden up....

the bloody viffer wont start...looks like ill be running it down the road again
:bye:

see you there:rockon:

[NZsarge]

Waiting for the mist to clear :whistle:

[MSTRS]

Waiting for the mist to clear :whistle:

We'll try to bring some of the clear blue sky and sun with us....that D/virke 'mist' will soon burn off

[cowboyz]

come on peoples.. fantastic day to be out on the bikes....... see ya at the mobil ashhurst soon.

[MSTRS]

Had a good day, guys and guyesses?? Cowboyz - you really are a worry...you could find the only pie in a 40 acre block without instructions, but put you on a bike on a strange road and ????

[cowboyz]

Well I had to go into PN this morning to take care of some work and the weather looked pretty damn good. Looking forward to a great day of riding.

Got home about 9 and Chanceyy showed up soon after to get herself cleaned up and ready for riding. Fantastic cause she thought that she was going to be late but managed to head off down to Mobil at the planned 930.

It seems like such a long time ago but I think there were 9 or 10 there. Yod was waiting on a mate so running a bit late but got away for a gentle stroll up to Dannivirke. Met up with more kbers including suglite who promptly took a liking to the new green machine and made some adjustments to the shocks.

hawkes bay Kbers showed up and after a few ciggys we were off.

The changes suglite made to the bike were evident in the first corner. Bike feels fantastic. Much more stable and heaps eaiser to ride.

Went through to Wimbilton and had a count up of the bikes. 19 out of 22 showed up. That is not good. Waited for a bit and nearly sent out a search party when Yod and co showed up with one of his young mates mirror in his pocket. Minor damage to right hand side of a gsxr400 but the lad got away alright. Wont dewell as most know my intollerance for single bike "accidents" by now.

Feeling a bit like some lunch we had a run through to somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Starts with P and someone will fill in where we were.
Nice lunch. MTRS will note that I did not get lost before lunch!

After lunch we headed up middle road and it all got a bit blurry from there. Turned off up one road then turned around and I assumed we were going one way so went one way but were surposed to go a different way. Managed to lose the group all together. Went on a tiki tour and found a couple with a ZX7R and a buell that had run out of gas. They were syphonning one to the other. They had it sorted so headed back and around till I found HW2.

Cool. Got in contact with 86 and found out that they had been on an adventure and were on HW50 so I blasted down to HW50 turnoff and waited there. Had a big regroup and all was good again. Made it home without getting lost (there was food waiting at home) and all is good.

Another adventure over. Bring on the next one. Next time Hawkes Bay should come down here and we will get you lost around our roads.

[Meanie]

Well what an awesome day weather was bloody magic and the company was just as good, roads were dry and almost gravel free, apart from that one small damp patch just before Wimbleton where the meanie,s rear wanted to catch up with the front
To the people celebrating Anzac day at the wimbleton tavern thanks for your hospitality and eats
Quick mental note never never never never never never follow Cowboyz
It was great to put some more names to faces and meet some more kbers
Good luck to the guys we met at the Dannivirke Mobil on thier way down south to start the Southern cross Ride safely guys
All in all a great day was had by all and the most laughs i have ever had on a kb ride as we played hide and seek around the back roads of the bay :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Well what an awesome day weather was bloody magic and the company was just as good, roads were dry and almost gravel free, apart from that one small damp patch just before Wimbleton where the meanie,s rear wanted to catch up with the front
To the people celebrating Anzac day at the wimbleton tavern thanks for your hospitality and eats
Quick mental note never never never never never never follow Cowboyz
It was great to put some more names to faces and meet some more kbers
Good luck to the guys we met at the Dannivirke Mobil on thier way down south to start the Southern cross Ride safely guys
All in all a great day was had by all and the most laughs i have ever had on a kb ride as we played hide and seek around the back roads of the bay :niceone:


Yeah, there were some tricky patches on that first patch of road. Adds to the challenge of road riding huh...

I almost forgot about the eats at wimbleton pub. Fantastic hospitality from the pub. Much appreciated and held this lad over till lunch.

How come I getting blamed for getting lost? Everyone always blames me. I told you I didn't know where I was going before we headed off!

Still a very entertaining day.......

[Meanie]

Oh Meanie. I see in your profile you have a Mean Streak. My old boy has one of them. 1500cc right? They are nice to ride on. Took a while to get used to the position though as im used to the sport bikes.

He's got some aftermarket pipes on it so it sounds gooooood! :yes:
Yea i like the riding style of the meanie only problem i have is the ground clearance could be a little better but once you get used to it its fine
I am generaly not too far behind the sports bike riders, about half a cigarette
I am considering some V & H pipes for it

[blacksheep]

had a great time with you lot today not exactly sure of where we went,but i'm sure i'm not alone in that respect.would be great to meet up in the near future for another magic mystery tour,if the missus forgives me for being out for as long as i was.(got home and she said my dinner was in the dog niiiice!)

[86GSXR]

Great day out everyone! Man, am I tired now, but it was a good way to get tired. That trip around the back roads of the Bay was hilarious wasn't it, and it finished up perfectly with mostly all of the Ashurst crew meeting up back at the intersection of Highways 2 and 50.

A great big thanks to our great Hawkes Bay hosts, you're a fab bunch!

[cowboyz]

great to have you along. There will be another ride coming along shortly and dont worry.. next time I will lead......

[86GSXR]

great to have you along. There will be another ride coming along shortly and dont worry.. next time I will lead......

He means you Blacksheep:yes: Cowboyz and I seem to have a habit of posting at exactly the same time - must be something to do with great minds.......or something:yes:

[Wasp27]

Great day out everyone! Man, am I tired now, but it was a good way to get tired. That trip around the back roads of the Bay was hilarious wasn't it, and it finished up perfectly with mostly all of the Ashurst crew meeting up back at the intersection of Highways 2 and 50.

A great big thanks to our great Hawkes Bay hosts, you're a fab bunch!

What an awesome day...with awesome people..I thoroughly enjoyed it. As someone said..if a roads worth riding, its worth riding twice:laugh: Bloody good fun..wished we lived a little closer though...390ks today. Next time I'll stick to sweeping:yes: save everyone a few Ks:whocares: Thanks alot you guys & gals...cheers W

[Hainswof]

Wont dewell as most know my intollerance for single bike "accidents" by now.


I'm not sure i follow cowboyz...

[MSTRS]

I'm not sure that anyone should...:innocent:

[MSTRS]

Feeling a bit like some lunch we had a run through to somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Starts with P and someone will fill in where we were.
Nice lunch. MTRS will note that I did not get lost before lunch!

After lunch we headed up middle road and it all got a bit blurry from there.

Can you find it on the map? (Hint: look at the colour change - kind of says it all really)
Despite the interesting after-lunch route, it was a brilliant day, enjoyed by all those brave souls present
Personally, I did 375km

[yod]

Wont dewell as most know my intollerance for single bike "accidents" by now.

dont be too quick to judge mate....there was a bit more to it than just a "too fast for the corner" off....

[cowboyz]

there always is.

I might just add however condecending I seem it is only because I am naturally concieted.

Guess it is just good luck that 21 bikes made it to wimbilton in the same condition they left dannivirke.

His bin didn't bother me too much as it didn't effect my days riding or put a damper on the group in general. Only one thing worse than sitting on the side of the road trying to piece a bike together instead of riding and thats waiting for an ambulance.

[u4ea]

ummmm so youre in the bad books aye...:innocent:
had a great time with you lot today not exactly sure of where we went,but i'm sure i'm not alone in that respect.would be great to meet up in the near future for another magic mystery tour,if the missus forgives me for being out for as long as i was.(got home and she said my dinner was in the dog niiiice!)



Was a great days riding :scooter: .Even better to catch up with freinds and meet some new faces:yes: . Youre all a wonderful bunch:sunny: .Turned out getting led astray wasnt soo bad as the roads over there are absolutely :sunny: amazing!!!big ups to the locals at Wimbelton and lunch was great too. Thanks to the people for organising the ride.Hope to hit the roads with you all again soon.:rockon:

[blacksheep]

aye i am in the bad books,i asked what she had been doing all day and the answer was -cooking us a nice meal-but seeing as i was a tad late,well you can guess the rest.

[yod]

His bin didn't bother me too much as it didn't effect my days riding or put a damper on the group in general. Only one thing worse than sitting on the side of the road trying to piece a bike together instead of riding and thats waiting for an ambulance.

i hear ya mate...no worries

he popped in to work today and has a bit of a limp - still a bit sore - but other than that he's sweet

[u4ea]

aye i am in the bad books,i asked what she had been doing all day and the answer was -cooking us a nice meal-but seeing as i was a tad late,well you can guess the rest.


Well tell her next time she HAS to come !!then she wont need to cook as you can buy her a nice lunch out somewhere!!!she must wuvs:love: you!!!!!

[Bonez]

What an awesome day...with awesome people..I thoroughly enjoyed it. As someone said..if a roads worth riding, its worth riding twice:laugh: Bloody good fun..wished we lived a little closer though...390ks today. Next time I'll stick to sweeping:yes: save everyone a few Ks:whocares: Thanks alot you guys & gals...cheers WYa did well. Nice save at Dannivagas btw. Very impressive.

[MSTRS]

... Youre all a wonderful bunch...

Ooooo...*feels all warm and fuzzy*
Glad you enjoyed 'our' roads. They are the worst-kept secret around.
Your riding is getting along just fine, too.
Was pleased to see that most were happy to ride at their own pace, without feeling pressured to keep up with the front runners. That's the way we run our regular rides, and so far so good, no bins.

[cowboyz]

cool. next time we will have to show you round our local roads. Some not bad ones on the doorstep here. I am always pleased to see a spread out pace where all bikes can find a place in the queue without the feeling someone is being left behind (except when everyone left the 9 behind) I never set my tripmeter for a change so I dont know my milage for the day but it felt great.

The only thing I hate about telling people to ride at their own pace is that very very often it translates to "you are slow and dont have the skill level to keep up with the real men"

[yod]

cool. next time we will have to show you round our local roads. Some not bad ones on the doorstep here. I am always pleased to see a spread out pace where all bikes can find a place in the queue without the feeling someone is being left behind (except when everyone left the 9 behind) I never set my tripmeter for a change so I dont know my milage for the day but it felt great.

The only thing I hate about telling people to ride at their own pace is that very very often it translates to "you are slow and dont have the skill level to keep up with the real men"

what happened to your gps??

what i like about the (few) groups i've been out with so far is that ego's seemed to be non-existent....and thats how it should be imho

i'm at the slower end of the spectrum i reckon (probably only done 20000kms ever on bikes so still plenty of learning to do) but im just happy to be out there with a group (HEEEEEAPS more fun than riding by yourself) and the nice thing is the attitude i see from everyone is about being there and having fun, not "im faster than you ya big pussy" - no one cares who gets there first, just that you're there!

its all good :rockon:

[cowboyz]

what happened to your gps??

what i like about the (few) groups i've been out with so far is that ego's seemed to be non-existent....and thats how it should be imho

i'm at the slower end of the spectrum i reckon (probably only done 20000kms ever on bikes so still plenty of learning to do) but im just happy to be out there with a group (HEEEEEAPS more fun than riding by yourself) and the nice thing is the attitude i see from everyone is about being there and having fun, not "im faster than you ya big pussy" - no one cares who gets there first, just that you're there!

its all good :rockon:

I didnt put it on.I felt a bit lazy in the morning and it seemed like so much effort....

That is what ashhurst rides are all about. Riding at own pace without egos. They have kinda surpassed being labelled as learner rides although some of our group ride are tame enough to be learner rides... others are not. Its all about having fun on the day.

Bring on the next one. Really busy this weekend but might just see what happens.

[Wasp27]

How about we pencil it in for next year....same day...same ride. way too much fun to only do once. Cheers W

[cowboyz]

fantastic idea. It is going to take a year for someone to figure out where the hell we went.....

[yod]

I didnt put it on.I felt a bit lazy in the morning and it seemed like so much effort....

That is what ashhurst rides are all about. Riding at own pace without egos. They have kinda surpassed being labelled as learner rides although some of our group ride are tame enough to be learner rides... others are not. Its all about having fun on the day.

Bring on the next one. Really busy this weekend but might just see what happens.

i doubt i can make it this weekend:crybaby:....i made a deal with the devil...oops, um err...the wife, until i can get a bigger bike and take her along....


How about we pencil it in for next year....same day...same ride. way too much fun to only do once. Cheers W

The Annual ManawaHawkes "Get Yerself Lost" Ride (MHGYLR) - 2 weeks after easter:laugh:

[Wasp27]

fantastic idea. It is going to take a year for someone to figure out where the hell we went.....

".................................................. ........":innocent:

[Wasp27]

We have thrown around the idea of getting together for a picnic run....going somewhere nice by a lake or a river maybe? what do you think?????

[86GSXR]

Yes, sounds like an excellent idea! Lets come up with a destination:yes:

[cowboyz]

i doubt i can make it this weekend:crybaby:....i made a deal with the devil...oops, um err...the wife, until i can get a bigger bike and take her along....



The Annual ManawaHawkes "Get Yerself Lost" Ride (MHGYLR) - 2 weeks after easter:laugh:

could get her to come out on the back of the 9. One of 2 things could happen.

1. She will love it and make you buy a bigger bike.

or

2. She will be shite scared and you sill never be allowed to ride again......

[yod]

could get her to come out on the back of the 9. One of 2 things could happen.

1. She will love it and make you buy a bigger bike.

or

2. She will be shite scared and you sill never be allowed to ride again......

or...i could get the divorce papers the next day so she can play golf for free...

[Bonez]

We have thrown around the idea of getting together for a picnic run....going somewhere nice by a lake or a river maybe? what do you think?????Sounds good. Also how about a beach?

[chanceyy]

well the lil RZ made it home before it died again .. (no lights) .. I have never been so sore or shattered .. sorry for being stress bunny - but was really worried bike was not gonna make it home & I was so tired after fighting the bike for the first part of the trip, & after stopping really crashed out .. thanks Ant for not letting me fall of the bike when we stopped .. :innocent: cause I am sure we would have just gone over ..

enjoyed the roads after the first pub stop. great open roads .. not much traffic .. sighs that was nice

definately showing my noob status that would have to have been the biggest ride to date .. but glad to hear others are just as shattered .. thought that was my inexperience showing

Betsy is booked in for surgery tomorrow .. checked all the wires, fuses today could not find anything wrong - U4ea & I went for a quick blat to pram, no lights or ypvs all the way down or home ... & she is definately sluggish without it .. since i dunna have a speedo she is tapped out around 6.5 thou revs .. normally easily does 8

anyhow got back home .. parked in front of garage .. turned off .. thought hmmm turned on & presto .. everything works

so my question becomes ... is there a loose connection or a short ... or is the battery discharging while not running .. & taking quite a few ks to charge again .. ?? anyone help with that one ??

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a loose connection, which may require the removal of the seat and tank to find. Especially if there are no obvious visible signs on first inspection. Is the battery driving the lights, indicators without the engine running now?

[chanceyy]

Sounds like a loose connection, which may require the removal of the seat and tank to find. Especially if there are no obvious visible signs on first inspection. Is the battery driving the lights, indicators without the engine running now?

yeah it is .. (just went & checked) .. but prob by morning again it will be dead .. which is why i am wondering if after running & recharging the battery is why its all of a sudden working

[cowboyz]

Sounds good. Also how about a beach?


fantastic idea. put it together and they will come......


well the lil RZ made it home before it died again .. (no lights) .. I have never been so sore or shattered .. sorry for being stress bunny - but was really worried bike was not gonna make it home & I was so tired after fighting the bike for the first part of the trip, & after stopping really crashed out .. thanks Ant for not letting me fall of the bike when we stopped .. :innocent: cause I am sure we would have just gone over ..

enjoyed the roads after the first pub stop. great open roads .. not much traffic .. sighs that was nice

definately showing my noob status that would have to have been the biggest ride to date .. but glad to hear others are just as shattered .. thought that was my inexperience showing

Betsy is booked in for surgery tomorrow .. checked all the wires, fuses today could not find anything wrong - U4ea & I went for a quick blat to pram, no lights or ypvs all the way down or home ... & she is definately sluggish without it .. since i dunna have a speedo she is tapped out around 6.5 thou revs .. normally easily does 8

anyhow got back home .. parked in front of garage .. turned off .. thought hmmm turned on & presto .. everything works

so my question becomes ... is there a loose connection or a short ... or is the battery discharging while not running .. & taking quite a few ks to charge again .. ?? anyone help with that one ??

Have you got a multimeter? Check battery with bike not running/then running. Take it for a ride and check again and compare results. Then leave bike overnight and check again. This should tell you if the battery is charging or losing power when idle.

[86GSXR]

If the battery is fine now, it is unlikely (but possible) that it has run flat twice. More likely there is a problem in the connection from the battery to the main battery bus. That should be a relatively simple fix once the break in the system is tracked down. It's just a matter of finding it!

[chanceyy]

Have you got a multimeter? Check battery with bike not running/then running. Take it for a ride and check again and compare results. Then leave bike overnight and check again. This should tell you if the battery is charging or losing power when idle.

I don't have one or even know how to work it .. but I know thats what mechanic did last time cause he was telling me while he was doing it, & am guessing that will be first order of business tomorrow

[chanceyy]

That should be a relatively simple fix once the break in the system is tracked down. It's just a matter of finding it!

& I am guessing that is the hard part .. finding the break .. cause I had seat tank lifted & looked carefully but could not find it .. but then I am not mechanically minded either ;)

[Bonez]

fantastic idea. put it together and they will come......Herbetville would be farely central. With HB crowd coming from Havelock North, Elsthorp, Patangata, Waipuk, Wimbleton etc and us lot Balance, Pahiatua, Pongaroa, Weber, Wimbleton. Maybe all form up at Wimbleton and toodle off to Herbetville. It's been a while since I've been out there though. Apperently it's become a bach haven.

Probably could tee it up with Dutchy at Wimbleton to make sure he's not golfing a few weeks before hand(Ahhh! another excuse for a ride maybe and do Ant's little loop road :). So we know there's emergency gas if needed for those with limited fuel capcity/range.

PS: chanceyy'll be able to reminess about the ol Herbertville ralleys ;)

[86GSXR]

Yes, the mechanic will check each circuit for continuity, easy when you know how:yes: Hopefully he'll find and fix it real quickly:yes:

[chanceyy]

I hope so.. mind you it sounds like weather is about to crap out for the weekend so guess I will not be able to put off any more unpacking LOL damn it ...

[sugilite]

Hey Crew,
GREAT ride :Punk:
Loved the company, comrade and rides.
Yeah, sure was a little disjointed here and there, but that just added to the fun :lol:
I'm slowly getting used to KB rides. The biggest difference is really only the amount of times we stop. I mostly used to ride with smaller groups, and we pretty much only stopped for gas!
I'm not complaining, just adjusting!

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the HB crew and seeing the Manawatu crew again too!

Glad you liked the suspension tweeks Cowboy.

I'm well impressed with Sandras skill level and endurance under stress! Way to go girl, I'm proud of ya :sunny:

Wasp27, Thanks for showing what a well ridden cruiser is capable of!

Bonez, love watching you ride, you sure know how to spank that poor Honda single :Punk:

Thanks everyone else for making it such a good day :yes:

Oh yeah, I like to be called Anthony rather than Ant please. (that nick name is like a little forest fire that pops up every few years or so and needs stamping out hehehe ) :done:

[MSTRS]

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the HB crew and seeing the Manawatu crew again too!

Glad you liked the suspension tweeks Cowboy.


As we did you in a social setting
Perhaps if you made a big improvement, you should have a look at mine too? Sometime.

[Bonez]

Hey Crew,
GREAT ride :Punk:
Loved the company, comrade and rides.
Yeah, sure was a little disjointed here and there, but that just added to the fun :lol:
I'm slowly getting used to KB rides. The biggest difference is really only the amount of times we stop. I mostly used to ride with smaller groups, and we pretty much only stopped for gas!
I'm not complaining, just adjusting!

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the HB crew and seeing the Manawatu crew again too!

Glad you liked the suspension tweeks Cowboy.

I'm well impressed with Sandras skill level and endurance under stress! Way to go girl, I'm proud of ya :sunny:

Wasp27, Thanks for showing what a well ridden cruiser is capable of!

Bonez, love watching you ride, you sure know how to spank that poor Honda single :Punk:

Thanks everyone else for making it such a good day :yes:

Oh yeah, I like to be called Anthony rather than Ant please. (that nick name is like a little forest fire that pops up every few years or so and needs stamping out hehehe ) :done:My bad. It was certainly nice too see the broad spectrem of bikes/riders alright. I'm off over to Havelock North tomorrow to see the olds. Propably leave 9.30/10amish anyone interested PM me. Weather doesn't look good, but who knows. The met office have had it wrong before. I'm heading over recardless though.

[chanceyy]

thanks Anthony .. ;)

well it appears the probs with the RZ could be in the ignition switch .. still had power this morning but by time I arrived in Levin it was dying again .. battery is holding a charge even though it was almost flat, but wiggle the key & it will either cut out completely or get stronger, anyhow have it home for the weekend & it will be in on Tues to have the whole ignition system pulled apart ..

recitfier/regulator is working fine & no other breaks in the wiring, all connections are fine as well ...

soooooooooooo hopefully it will be a easy fix on tues