Canterbury road riders: Where the hell are you?

[Deviant Esq]

Sorry in advance, having a bit of a shitty evening...

Where the bloody hell are all the Christchurch riders? Hardly any seem to bother posting on KB, yet there are hundreds. There are almost never any regular Christchurch / Canterbury (fuck, I don't bloody care any more if it's in Christchurch as long as I can get there on a tank of gas and have an enjoyable ride with someone / several someones) rides organised, at least thru KB - take a look in the Meetings and Events forum and there are heaps of regular rides going elsewhere in the country on various weeknights... even a ride for mentors and newbies to go and practice things. I'd say I'm a little past the "complete newbie" stage, but I'm still keen to learn. But to learn, you gotta go ride. I'd like to ride with other people....

That's the problem. I've met a couple of people on KB, all good, you're good guys too the lot of you. But god damnit do you think I can find anyone in Christchurch to ride with on anything near a regular basis? Um, nup. Been trying for fucking ages, and nothing close to success yet. I try bribing with beer at the end of the ride, and still no takers. :( Okay, okay, I only ride an old single cylider 250cc bike (bigger than a bucket :bleh:), and I can understand that guys who ride bigger bikes don't necessarily want a 250 holding them up. But us newbies need a bit of encouragement now and then... I sure wouldn't mind some. Hell - come and follow me over Dyers Pass Road to Godley House out at Diamond Harbour... and bloody see if I don't get the NZ to boogy. Guys who go on the Sportzone Suzuki rides have seen it. Sure, I can't do more'n 150km/h (and that takes a runup...) tapped out on a long straight (on a closed, private road / unused runway / bathtub), but the twisty bits don't need that kind of speed. 'Sides, I'm not going to be on a 250cc forever, and I'd like to have someone to ride with when I get my bigger, shinier set of wheels.

Come on you lot. Come and have a ride with me. I wanna meet some more good people from Chch, people I can ride with regularly, who can show me new roads to ride and new pubs to drink (water of course :innocent:) at. And some contructive opinion on my standard of riding, and what I can do to improve, I'd like that. I will point out right here, I do like to ride briskly, and I love fanging through the twisty bits. But I'm honestly a careful rider, not a young hoon... you won't catch me overstepping my limits. I like to have fun, and I like to ride briskly, but I value my licence and my life.

Post here or PM me, whichever. I don't mind what you ride either, be it Japanese or otherwise, sprotsbike or otherwise.
Ryan

[miSTa]

Ummmm...wonder if being bikeless might stop me from going on few rides?

[Rashika]

Most of us do go for a wee blat in the weekends, and Speedy has ya number so she'll let ya know. We just dont tend to post about it cos it is usually a spur of the moment thing, quick ring around and out we go. And there aint NO issues about you being on a 250 or anyone else for that matter, we were all there once... well MOST of us ;)
But having said that, it'll be nice to have a blat somewhere this weekend... maybe different to Akaroa, altho having said that it has been ages since i went there too.

...and as for you being bikeless Mr S, is that any different to before? :dodge:
And just when will you get a more/less sensible bike???

[JWALKER]

deviant. you have my number. you can always give us a txt, we normally always out. but like rashika said, it's normally a spur of the moment ride.
it looks like we probably wont be heading away this weekend up north.
but, we will probably do a ride to kaikoura or akaroa on saturday, if your keen?

[Deviant Esq]

we will probably do a ride to kaikoura or akaroa on saturday, if your keen?
Always keen mate. I'm not working at the moment, so I don't do very much during the week... I suspect that's part of the reason why I went a bit mental last night and made that post. I do go for rides most weekends, even if I don't get an invite to go anywhere I usually turn up to Sportzone like a bad smell on Saturday afternoon. I like riding with them, because most of the time they choose nice roads to go and ride on, and there's usually a good mix of riders, fast and a bit slower. Still, when a straight comes along they pass me going like 40 bastards. Can't blame them, but yeah. :mellow:

Cheers Rashika, Sat or Sun? I like going to Akaroa, 'cept for the first bit where I'm only trying to keep up coz of the straights! ;) I don't mind where we ride to tho, there'll be long straights nearly anywhere! But don't worry, I won't be on a 250 forever. Come November I'm sitting my full... the NZ's registered way past November so I won't need to register it again... just a WOF in October. All the work that needed doing on it has been done too. Something else I noticed... it runs way better on 91 octane. No idea why, but I get 40km more out of the tank (8L tank remember!), and it seems to run better and uses way less oil. Not complaining.

Anyone wants to ride midweek, or just catch up for a beer at lunchtime or whatever, just drop me a text, I'm usually just waiting by the phone for a recruitment agency to ring me anyway. :mellow:

027 696 7896

[onearmedbandit]

You've got my number Dev, now text me.

[Rashika]

Cheers Rashika, Sat or Sun? I like going to Akaroa, 'cept for the first bit where I'm only trying to keep up coz of the straights! ;) I don't mind where we ride to tho, there'll be long straights nearly anywhere! But don't worry, I won't be on a 250 forever. Come November I'm sitting my full... the NZ's registered way past November so I won't need to register it again... just a WOF in October. All the work that needed doing on it has been done too. Something else I noticed... it runs way better on 91 octane. No idea why, but I get 40km more out of the tank (8L tank remember!), and it seems to run better and uses way less oil. Not complaining.
not sure yet, will have to check with the old man...possible sunday. Was even thinking a blat up to Arthurs pass altho it may be a wee bit nippy for that now. will post again or txt ya, will put your number in my phone.

and i understand about the sportszone riders...
see straight line=go fast as possible :shutup: :innocent:

[Deviant Esq]

You've got my number Dev, now text me.
I'm wondering if I have the right number or if it got entered into my phone wrong. Did you get my text? I haven't sent you a text in the past for a couple of reasons... either thinking you'd be frustrated riding with a 250, or thinking you'd be too busy. When are you available? I don't want to be pestering you if you're not available half of the time.

[onearmedbandit]

Nah, got your text now bro. No good today mate, I'm still trying to shake this fucking flu and headache. But you've got the right number. Just try any time, you won't be pestering me, and my schedule changes on a daily basis. And I've no problem with riding with you on a 250.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hey I'm keen for rides, I do not get out neally enough for the short arvo, or part day trippers.
Though I have had my share of getting away to rallies :Punk: (the Brass this weekend:rockon: )thankfully the other half is very good about it.
Gotta make sure I do not overstep the fine line though, dont want me kids scarred through my continual absense.... lol :nono:

I work around one weekend a month, but otherwise keen as chips.... :yeah:

[Deviant Esq]

Nah, got your text now bro. No good today mate, I'm still trying to shake this fucking flu and headache. But you've got the right number. Just try any time, you won't be pestering me, and my schedule changes on a daily basis. And I've no problem with riding with you on a 250.
Cheers mate. Hope the flu situation improves for you soon, the weather's looking good for this weekend. I can't blame any senior mod having a headache at this stage!! :whistle:

Added you to MSN as per your message.

I like riding my 250, which is good because I don't really have any other choice at the moment. In an ideal world I'd like to ride with people who have the types of bikes I'd like to upgrade to... and they'd of course offer me a ride on their bikes too! :lol: I'm really keen to try some other bikes out... but I'm never going to ask anyone for a ride on their pride and joy... I know how torn I'd be if they were asking (and it's not worth much), even if I totally trusted them.

I like staying close-ish to Christchurch at the moment, because my bike's not too good on the open road. Riding to Diamond Harbour is always fun, same with Akaroa... but those are really the only roads I know well. I don't like the summit road that much, because it's a bloody goat track and I'm not confident in the surface. I'm keen to try some rides further afield from Christchurch though... Lewis and Arthur's passes, ride up to Nelson... and dare I say it, Wellington and the surrounding areas once I've got a larger bike. I feel a several day tour coming on... Welly riders, look out! ;)

[Deviant Esq]

Hey I'm keen for rides, I do not get out neally enough for the short arvo, or part day trippers.
I work around one weekend a month, but otherwise keen as chips.... :yeah:
Cool Quen, look forward to having a ride with you. Have added your number to my phone... I posted my number a couple of posts back, feel free to drop me a text whenever you feel like a ride, even if I have to ride out to Rangoon to meet up with you. :niceone:

[Lissa]

Seems you have alot of riding coming up DE!! Cool! :scooter:


.. and dare I say it, Wellington and the surrounding areas once I've got a larger bike. I feel a several day tour coming on... Welly riders, look out! ;)yea well watch it, those Welly riders are nutters... esp that Mrs KD!!

[Trudes]

Awwwww, it's so nice to see people making friends on KB!!!:scooter:
(You're right Dev Esq, You are a paranoid one!):dodge:

[Trudes]

yea well watch it, those Welly riders are nutters... esp that Mrs KD!!
You saw me looking at this thread didn't you, you little minx!

[Lissa]

You saw me looking at this thread didn't you, you little minx!

Heehee.. I sure did!!!! :p

[SpeedyGirl]

Did I not txt you last weekend!!! mmmmm????!! I'm sure it was you that was kicking my butt round the hills...:nono:
I am away this weekend but am always keen for a blat and as you well know, and I am still slower than you!! :shit: I have your number, be warned :innocent:

[Deviant Esq]

Did I not txt you last weekend!!! mmmmm????!! I'm sure it was you that was kicking my butt round the hills...:nono:
I am away this weekend but am always keen for a blat and as you well know, and I am still slower than you!! :shit: I have your number, be warned :innocent:
LOL Speedy, yes you did text me, and I appreciated it. :) It was a nice day for a ride, shame about all the traffic though! It might've been me... :whistle: You didn't mind passing me on the Teddington straight though, did ya?! Bloody big bikes, I don't know :bleh:

Have a good weekend, look forward to hearing from you again in the near future. :)

[The Lone Rider]

I ride every day. EVERY day grrr *evil look*

I'm always up for making noise, and driving around.

250cc all the way!

[merv]

The five years I lived in ChCh I so loved those roads on the peninsula so I know you have no excuse not to get out there on them.

[laRIKin]

It's winter now and as of this weekend the rego runs out on the road bike.
And now I rego the trail bike.
Still keen for a ride?:Pokey: :ride:
But sure next summer when I go back to road riding.:yes:

[Ghost_Bullet]

It's winter now and as of this weekend the rego runs out on the road bike.
And now I rego the trail bike.
Still keen for a ride?:Pokey: :ride:
But sure next summer when I go back to road riding.:yes:

Oh man:mellow: , ya dont just leave the poor old Guzzi sittin left lonely with no :love: ??? Do ya...

Mine has been sittin idle for a couple of weeks, but thankfully no tears of oil :shit: , mm seems to only do that when I ride it.... hope that does not mean anything.

[laRIKin]

Oh man:mellow: , ya dont just leave the poor old Guzzi sittin left lonely with no :love: ??? Do ya...

It has other Guzzi's to keep it company.:yes:
And it will give me time to change a few things.:innocent:

And it's the KTM that feels unloved, as it has been undressed on the operating table for longer that I'm prepared to admit to.:shutup:

[JWALKER]

you got my txt dev. we will head out for a blat on satuday

[far queue]

you got my txt dev. we will head out for a blat on satudayWhere are you going? I could be interested. I'm thinking of heading for a ride somewhere this arvo too. Dunno where yet - maybe Godley house for a late lunch.

txt sent to DE

[Deviant Esq]

you got my txt dev. we will head out for a blat on satuday
Sounds good, looking forward to it. Hopefully the weather will hold off, it's not supposed to be very nice if you believe the forecast. I don't have any wet weather gear if it turns ugly. :(
Still, thanks for the invite, appreciate it. :niceone:


Where are you going? I could be interested. I'm thinking of heading for a ride somewhere this arvo too. Dunno where yet - maybe Godley house for a late lunch.
Yeah mate, got your text, cheers. Godley House is usually a good ride, esp midweek when there's not as much traffic to worry about. I'm always keen for a ride out there :)

Saturday is a ride out to Akaroa, with a bit of a stopoff on the way. I'm sure you'll be welcome to come along, but I'll just check with JWalker first... *sends text* All good, I'll give you the details when you stop by this afternoon. Now for that weather! :)

[SDU]

You're most welcome to post a meeting to ride yourself. There are always some takers. Most people seem to go for a ride spur of the moment. Maybe we can post a ride with short notice.
I work most weekends so don't get out as much as I like but may see you a ride sometime.

[Deviant Esq]

Thanks for the replies folks :) Ideally I'd like to be able to ride fairly regularly... most people seem to just text their friends if they wanna go for a ride, and up until recently I just haven't been able to do that. Thanks to those who have added me on MSN, sent me a text or PMed me, appreciate it. Went out for a nice ride to Godley House today with Far Queue (nicer guy than his name suggests ;)) for a late lunch, so that was a good way to use up an afternoon. Quite a few slow moving cars around which was a bit of a pest, wasn't expecting that, but otherwise it was good. Cheers FQ :)

[MVnut]

I ride most weekends, company is always welcome.pm if you want:rockon:

[phoenixgtr]

PM sent mate. I'd love to go for rides with others. Just send me a txt. I've kind of been feeling the same way. I've been in Chch now for over 2 months and I 've yet to go on a group ride. That was a weekly thing for me in Welly

[far queue]

Went out for a nice ride to Godley House today with Far Queue (nicer guy than his name suggests ;)) for a late lunch, so that was a good way to use up an afternoon. Quite a few slow moving cars around which was a bit of a pest, wasn't expecting that, but otherwise it was good. Cheers FQ :)Cheers. It was a good day for a ride and I happened to have the day off, so off we went. Shame about the cars, but oh well. You're doing fine on your bike and getting through the twisties with no problems. I'd say you're ready to move up to something bigger, and the one you said you wanted would be a good choice. I'd be happy to head out for another ride with you sometime, it's just a matter of fitting one in.

[SpeedyGirl]

Far Queue (nicer guy than his name suggests ;))

:rofl: he must have had his nice face on today :dodge:

[far queue]

:rofl: he must have had his nice face on today :dodge:Oi, watch it you :nono: I think you have me confused with someone else :innocent:

[miSTa]

Oi, watch it you :nono: I think you have me confused with someone else :innocent:

No, I don't think so, SG got it spot on. :yeah:

[Oakie]

Well I led Mrs Oakie on her first solo trip from Lyttleton back over Dyers Pass today. Did pretty well too considering she has a de-tuned 250.

[Paulus]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.

[Deviant Esq]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.
I can understand that, I know the feeling... I'd much rather ride with someone I trust as well. The trouble is, that can make it hard to meet new people when you're relatively inexperienced, and people don't know if they can trust you. I'm sure the people I've ridden with would attest that I'm a totally safe and predictable rider who doesn't try anything stupid, but there's only one way to believe that, and that's to see it in person. If you have any doubts about the way I might ride, that's easily solved. We go for a ride, just me and you, somewhere we both know. You follow me and make your own judgement as to whether or not I'm a nutter. Pass me any time you feel that you need to, and wave me forward whenever you want me back in front. That way, by the end of the ride, you'll know whether you'll want to ride with me again or not.

Cheers for your thoughts though.

[cynna]

how come u need someone to ride with? jjust go by yourself

unless its a big poker run or something i prefer to ride byself. or maybe with a hot girl on the back

[Deviant Esq]

how come u need someone to ride with? jjust go by yourself

unless its a big poker run or something i prefer to ride byself. or maybe with a hot girl on the back
I don't "need" someone to ride with, I just happen to enjoy riding with company. Sure, I go for rides on my own as well and always have a good time, but I like riding somewhere with a couple of mates too. Stop off for a feed and talk some shit, ride some more... good way to spend time IMO. Sure you prefer riding by yourself, and that's great, it works for you. But what works for you doesn't necessarily work for me, and that's why I've asked for people to ride with. Cheers for dropping by though, give us a wave (or a nod... I usually nod) if you see me out there. :)

[cowboy6155]

I like to ride with two or three others as well, or sometimes a bigger group, but with people I trust. I like to head out most Saturday afternoons, Lyttleton loops, Diamond Harbour or Akaroa. My mobile is 021-723-050.

[SpeedyGirl]

Oi, watch it you :nono: I think you have me confused with someone else :innocent:


No, I don't think so, SG got it spot on. :yeah:

Bwahahahahah.... i know all :innocent:

[SpeedyGirl]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.


I like to ride with two or three others as well, or sometimes a bigger group, but with people I trust. I like to head out most Saturday afternoons, Lyttleton loops, Diamond Harbour or Akaroa. My mobile is 021-723-050.

The people that i ride with are fantastic, all at own pace and no idiots, well not on the bikes anyway ;)

[Deviant Esq]

Where the bloody hell are all the Christchurch riders?
Ah, found them... well, a lot of them at any rate. Hiding on another forum, the cheek of it! ;) :yes:

[Rashika]

Ah, found them... well, a lot of them at any rate. Hiding on another forum, the cheek of it! ;) :yes:

oh shit... we've been found out! :innocent:
We like to dabble in various spots on the ole interwebthingammy one might say :yes:
good to catch up yesterday DE ;)

[Deviant Esq]

good to catch up yesterday DE ;)
Yeah it was good :) Didn't get to ride with you or chat very much... but you get that with a big group I guess! Feel free to text me if you're going out for a casual fling...err, I mean ride :whistle:

[merv]

So where are the photos?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Even though I was sadly unable to hook up with the crew, here is how perfect the day was from the top of the hill.

[Deviant Esq]

There's some here... (http://www.nzsbf.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1273&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30) quite small, though.

[Deviant Esq]

Even though I was sadly unable to hook up with the crew, here is how perfect the day was from the top of the hill.
That is a beaut picture mate, green well earned. What sort of camera took it? Yep, it was a beaut day, perfect for the ride, pity you couldn't join in! Ah well, next time eh? :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

That is a beaut picture mate, green well earned. What sort of camera took it? Yep, it was a beaut day, perfect for the ride, pity you couldn't join in! Ah well, next time eh? :)

Oh thanx man, that is soooo nice :lol: yeah kinda gutted, but at the same time had a good lunch and rest of the day with the kids... cant win em all.

The camera, is a new one bought last tuesday... ya can kinda see it in this picture...... here (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2477211840100338616VxOady?vhost=rides) it is not how it looks.. I thought the mirrer looked cool.... ha ha a nice little picket camera, perfect for chukin in a pocket. a Canon ixus 900ti

[Rashika]

Even though I was sadly unable to hook up with the crew, here is how perfect the day was from the top of the hill.

ahaaaa I THOUGHT I saw a black grizzo at the hilltop, but was going way to fast to stop... :innocent:

[dangerous]

Sorry in advance, having a bit of a shitty evening...

Where the bloody hell are all the Christchurch riders? Hardly any seem to bother posting on KB, yet there are hundreds. There are almost never any regular Christchurch / Canterbury (fuck, I don't bloody care any more if it's in Christchurch as long as I can get there on a tank of gas and have an enjoyable ride with someone / several someones) rides organised, at least thru KB - take a look in the Meetings and Events forum and there are heaps of regular rides going elsewhere in the country on various weeknights... even a ride for mentors and newbies to go and practice things. I'd say I'm a little past the "complete newbie" stage, but I'm still keen to learn. But to learn, you gotta go ride. I'd like to ride with other people....

That's the problem. I've met a couple of people on KB, all good, you're good guys too the lot of you. But god damnit do you think I can find anyone in Christchurch to ride with on anything near a regular basis? Um, nup. Been trying for fucking ages, and nothing close to success yet. I try bribing with beer at the end of the ride, and still no takers. :( Okay, okay, I only ride an old single cylider 250cc bike (bigger than a bucket :bleh:), and I can understand that guys who ride bigger bikes don't necessarily want a 250 holding them up. But us newbies need a bit of encouragement now and then... I sure wouldn't mind some. Hell - come and follow me over Dyers Pass Road to Godley House out at Diamond Harbour... and bloody see if I don't get the NZ to boogy. Guys who go on the Sportzone Suzuki rides have seen it. Sure, I can't do more'n 150km/h (and that takes a runup...) tapped out on a long straight (on a closed, private road / unused runway / bathtub), but the twisty bits don't need that kind of speed. 'Sides, I'm not going to be on a 250cc forever, and I'd like to have someone to ride with when I get my bigger, shinier set of wheels.

Come on you lot. Come and have a ride with me. I wanna meet some more good people from Chch, people I can ride with regularly, who can show me new roads to ride and new pubs to drink (water of course :innocent:) at. And some contructive opinion on my standard of riding, and what I can do to improve, I'd like that. I will point out right here, I do like to ride briskly, and I love fanging through the twisty bits. But I'm honestly a careful rider, not a young hoon... you won't catch me overstepping my limits. I like to have fun, and I like to ride briskly, but I value my licence and my life.

Post here or PM me, whichever. I don't mind what you ride either, be it Japanese or otherwise, sprotsbike or otherwise.
Ryan

hell man, we are here (kinda missed this thread tho) As for the lack of threads re riding they are here but theres so much farking shit posted on KB its often tricky sifting through it tio find the good shit.
We ride a lot, you know that... I dont know why you feel like wee Jonny no friends but you can always try pming riders as posting up a ride often dosnt get noticed amoungest the bull.

NOW in your post and talking to you last Monday on the ride, you seem to have a problem with you size... i followed you at 130k the speed limit is 100 and we tend to stick closser to that than 130.
People dont have a problem with your bike man, it has two wheels and thats all that matters, so get over the small thing and gain experance then move on up when you are ready, you will do ok and the survivers always take there time moving up the ranks.

Stay tuned you know were we hang out, but do remember its winter and I dont ride when the temp drops into single figgers :Punk:

[JWALKER]

NOW in your post and talking to you last Monday on the ride, you seem to have a problem with you size... i followed you at 130k the speed limit is 100 and we tend to stick closser to that than 130.
:Punk:

you sticking closer to 100km/h than 13okm/h find that hard to believe D:rofl:

[Deviant Esq]

NOW in your post and talking to you last Monday on the ride, you seem to have a problem with you size... i followed you at 130k the speed limit is 100 and we tend to stick closser to that than 130.
People dont have a problem with your bike man, it has two wheels and thats all that matters, so get over the small thing and gain experance then move on up when you are ready, you will do ok and the survivers always take there time moving up the ranks.

Stay tuned you know were we hang out, but do remember its winter and I dont ride when the temp drops into single figgers :Punk:
Must be something wrong with my speedo... my bike struggles to get over 110 - 115 unless I'm in 5th absolutely wringing it's neck, which I didn't do on Mondy. I don't think I went over 120km/h at any stage on the trip on Monday, although I admit I wasn't watching my speedo the whole time. If people in the group stick closer to 100, how come I wasn't able to keep up then? Riddle me THAT. Still didn't stop you overtaking and pulling away from me, did it? ;) You overtook me several times, after the group stopped to wait for us slower riders (appreciate that by the way), and I was always doing 100km/h or a bit more. I'm not worried about being overtaken, just pointing out I was either doing less than you thought, or that you're less of an angel than you make out! :nya:

I don't have a problem with my size, just my bikes! :bleh: I know people don't have a problem with it, and that's great. Survivors do take their time moving up the ranks... but you said yourself out at Akaroa "Man you've had that thing for ages. Time to upgrade?" Yes, yes it is. If only I had the licence to match, I'd be off test riding to figure out what suited me as an upgrade machine.

[Sniper]

I don't have a problem with my size, just my bikes! :bleh: I know people don't have a problem with it, and that's great. Survivors do take their time moving up the ranks... but you said yourself out at Akaroa "Man you've had that thing for ages. Time to upgrade?" Yes, yes it is. If only I had the licence to match, I'd be off test riding to figure out what suited me as an upgrade machine.

Buy my bike

S

[Deviant Esq]

Buy my bike
No, I said upgrade... :dodge: :innocent:

Good luck with the sale though. Being a rego'ed and wof'ed 250 someone's bound to buy it eventually. Pity you aren't getting another bike, but them's the breaks of needing every dollar...

[Sniper]

No, I said upgrade... :dodge: :innocent:

Good luck with the sale though. Being a rego'ed and wof'ed 250 someone's bound to buy it eventually. Pity you aren't getting another bike, but them's the breaks of needing every dollar...

Well, I could keep it and it will be my ride to Nelson, but I want something bigger

S

[JWALKER]

Well, I could keep it and it will be my ride to Nelson, but I want something bigger

S

want something bigger?, that is too easy to comment on,:lol:

[Rashika]

No, I said upgrade... :dodge: :innocent:


chortle..... :shutup:
nah you were doing fine sunshine... and SOMETIMES I just gotta take the piss a little and pass ya, altho I was pissing myself laughing in my helmet as ya was hankering down to get more speed

[Deviant Esq]

chortle..... :shutup:
nah you were doing fine sunshine... and SOMETIMES I just gotta take the piss a little and pass ya, altho I was pissing myself laughing in my helmet as ya was hankering down to get more speed
LOL okay okay, so justabout anything would be an upgrade for me! I'll make do with the NZ until I get my full though, it's really a pretty good bike overall, just not quite enough power. Less than six months to go now! Can justabout smell it...

Doesn't really make any difference, me hunkering down, but ya gotta look the part, you understand! :whistle: That Buell sounds soooo horny btw... :drool:

[Rashika]

LOL okay okay, so justabout anything would be an upgrade for me! I'll make do with the NZ until I get my full though, it's really a pretty good bike overall, just not quite enough power. Less than six months to go now! Can justabout smell it...

Doesn't really make any difference, me hunkering down, but ya gotta look the part, you understand! :whistle: That Buell sounds soooo horny btw... :drool:

oooooo dont let Dangerous here you say that, its his other baby... he might think you have designs on it :shutup:

Seriously tho your bike is fine. So it doesn't have the grunt of a bigger bike, thats cos it aint... but one day you will have a bigger one. I know we spoke briefly about it (very) but any ideas of what yet? I'm curious about what you'd consider...

[Deviant Esq]

Seriously tho your bike is fine. So it doesn't have the grunt of a bigger bike, thats cos it aint... but one day you will have a bigger one. I know we spoke briefly about it (very) but any ideas of what yet? I'm curious about what you'd consider...
It's been the perfect learner bike. Perfect for communting as it's light and narrow, handles very well (never mind the pillock on top of it! :shutup:), enough grunt up to about 100km/h - it can handle almost any 4 stroke 250, runs on the smell of an oily rag on 91 RON - I get nearly 240km out of 8 litres! Cost me bugger all to buy, very little to maintain, and costs me less to insure than it does to register it for a year!

I've got a couple of ideas of what I'd like next... but the trouble is that I haven't actually ridden any of them yet. That's a bit of an issue for me, because I don't know which of them will suit me best when it comes time to upgrade. So what I'm going to do as soon as I get my full, is to test ride absolutely anything I'm allowed to take out. I'm not phased whether it's a VFR400, a GSXR1000 or Rashika's XB12... :shifty: I'll ride anything and take notes on how each of them felt. But since you're wanting to know a model? I'm thinking there'll be an excellent chance I'll get a late 90s / early 2000s Honda CBR600F. I've seen one or two around the year 2000 mark go for around $5 - 6k, they looked in good nick too. I think it'd make a good upgrade bike... but I'll try it before I buy it, as well as the other 600s - GSXR600, ZX6R / ZX636, R6, Thundercat, SV650 (not sure on the styling of that, but gotta test ride it anyway)... and so forth. I'll consider anything. The pain is already having the money!! Have to restrain myself!

[dangerous]

Buy my bike

S

:mellow: Why


whether it's a VFR400, a GSXR1000 or Rashika's XB12... :shifty: I'll get a late 90s / early 2000s Honda CBR600F. I've seen one or two around the year 2000 mark go for around $5 - 6k, they looked in good nick too. I think it'd make a good upgrade bike... but I'll try it before I buy it, as well as the other 600s - GSXR600, ZX6R / ZX636, R6, Thundercat, SV650
So its a VFR400 then :Punk: Dont get to excited, no need to go over a older 600, no need for R whatever, ZX whats it, and a thunder cat is just stupid, even the SV is pushing ya luck.


Must be something wrong with my speedo... my bike struggles to get over 110 - 115 On the return, around the lake when you were leading... I ws sitting beside you at 130k.




you sticking closer to 100km/h than 13okm/h find that hard to believe D:rofl:

115-120 is my average mate... 200+ when it suits.

[Deviant Esq]

So its a VFR400 then :Punk: Dont get to excited, no need to go over a older 600, no need for R whatever, ZX whats it, and a thunder cat is just stupid, even the SV is pushing ya luck.
The SV is pushing my luck?! Many people have told me they'd make a good upgrade bike, but that I'd probably get bored of it a bit too quickly. I don't expect I'll actually be buying a bike that's over 600cc... but that doesn't mean I won't test ride other bikes to see how they feel. I only listed the ones above as examples - in reality I hope to ride as many different models as I'm able to. You might think I'm "pushing my luck" (I actually find that a little insulting, not so much to my riding skill as my maturity and attitude when riding), and I agree that you need to respect what you're riding... but I'm not a crazy teenage loon who can't settle down or control his right wrist. Come on, give me some credit! I'm reluctant to buy a 400 for several reasons - most are quite old, many have been raced, and those that haven't are often thrashed. Also, newer 600s are often similar prices. No offence intended to 400 owners. I think a late 90s CBR600F would be good, or perhaps a VFR750 if I'm going the comfier approach. I'll need to ride them to decide.


On the return, around the lake when you were leading... I ws sitting beside you at 130k.
Wondered what you were doing riding alongside me. Checking my speed? I'm glad you're concerned for the accuracy or otherwise of my instruments ;) Didn't matter either way, you still quite happily overtook me and rode off into the distance, followed by the rest of the group. So you can take your "no need to go that fast" stick and apply it to your own backside too! :eek: :nya: :innocent:

[Rashika]

OI Mr D! :nono:
The young whippersnapper has got his head screwed on right and I dunna think hes gonna race out and buy the biggest and bestest and fastest bike he can when he is able to... most of the ones who do often dont even bother with things like a full licence!

DS: I think trying a whole heap of different bikes is the bext way to go... dont get fooled into buying the first one ya see... altho you may come back and buy it anyway after trying others.
I'd say a 2000's early CBR600 is a good start as an upgrade bike: not too expensive and but with plenty of power for you to have fun on. You may only have it a couple of years, and then move up again, but I support D on his opinion that a mid range bike is a good stepping stone. Too many inexperienced people seriously hurt themselves on the big GXSRs and the like... yep they go fast, but even a lot of experienced riders have difficulty with the instant response they bring.
You'll do fine DS... just the fact that you are asking others shows you have a brain up there :yes: And I will be watching ya progress. Dont forget if you need help choosing, then the ginga is pretty good at checking thinks out mechanically wise...even tho he is a grumpy arse at times :shutup:

[dangerous]

most are quite old, many have been raced, and those that haven't are often thrashed. or perhaps a VFR750 if I'm going the comfier approach. I'll need to ride them to decide.
Old? so what... raced so what, and I doubt that. Anyway you will find a raced bike has been looked after better than the average road bike.



You might think I'm "pushing my luck" (I actually find that a little insulting, not so much to my riding skill as my maturity and attitude when riding), and I agree that you need to respect what you're riding... but I'm not a crazy teenage loon who can't settle down or control his right wrist. Come on, give me some credit!

On a Thundercat or late model 600 YES I do, and I know you didnt say thats what you would buy, I made that comment for anyone thinking of such a jump (even tho you are not)
You can arse up at 30kph, its how you 'react' when for eg: the front or back lets go, being able to control the wrist has nothing to do with saving ya arse, its only experience that will have you react in a way, with out thinking (subconscienciously) and do it automaticaly.
An FWIW you have a shit load to learn, fark Im still learning man, it often has nothing to do with the wrist
BTW< was no insult Im a blunt c@#t at times and straight to the point... its you with the problem there, none of us are as good as we think



that doesn't mean I won't test ride other bikes to see how they feel. I only listed the ones above as examples - in reality I hope to ride as many different models as I'm able to.
examples I know! If only I could get as excited as I was at your age, so much uncharted teratory to go, taking the time up the ladder is not only safer but exciting... once at the top (like I am) theres not a lot more to look fwd for ie: having ya dream bike is sweet but what next?




The SV is pushing my luck?! Many people have told me they'd make a good upgrade bike, but that I'd probably get bored of it a bit too quickly.

The SV650 IMO rates as a beter bike than the 1000, they haul some serious arse, handle well, great on gas etc... the track has proven how good they are and on the rd a 650 is no slower than the 1000.

Any one that gets bored on a SV dosnt have the riding ability to ride it like one can be ridden.

[dangerous]

So you can take your "no need to go that fast" stick and apply it to your own backside too! :eek: :nya: :innocent:
And that sort of comment which I also picked up on on Mondays ride... is what worries me... you DONT have to keep up



OI Mr D! :nono:
The young whippersnapper has got his head screwed on right and I dunna think hes gonna race out and buy the biggest and bestest and fastest bike he can when he is able to... most of the ones who do often dont even bother with things like a full licence!


Dont you Oi me... I know that, I never said he didnt, hes excited to be moving on, I remember them days (just) no harm in reminding anyone that they 'dont' know in all and that includes me.

[JWALKER]

115-120 is my average mate... 200+ when it suits.


hhmm . . . that does seem closer to 130 km/h than 100 km/h:yes:

[SpeedyGirl]

So you can take your "no need to go that fast" stick and apply it to your own backside too! :eek: :nya: :innocent:

I will be in line to make sure D receives his punishment!!! :innocent:

[Rashika]

I will be in line to make sure D receives his punishment!!! :innocent:

yeah between the 2 of us we will sort out the grumpy ole ginga :shutup:

[The Lone Rider]

Wondered what you were doing riding alongside me. Checking my speed? I'm glad you're concerned for the accuracy or otherwise of my instruments ;) Didn't matter either way, you still quite happily overtook me and rode off into the distance, followed by the rest of the group. So you can take your "no need to go that fast" stick and apply it to your own backside too! :eek: :nya: :innocent:

And now you know why I said "fuck that" when I told you I saw you lot driving by while I was packing a trailer up. :Pokey:

[Deviant Esq]

And now you know why I said "fuck that" when I told you I saw you lot driving by while I was packing a trailer up. :Pokey:
I should point out that the part we were doing around that speed was out in the wops, long straights, gentle curves, no traffic. I assure you (not that I feel any need to defend any of my actions) that over Dyers Pass Road where you were packing your trailer I wasn't doing anywhere near that kind of pace. For a start there's always cars you can't overtake coming back that way, and it's also quite twisty. So personally, no, I did not fly past doing warp speed. I don't like to speed; I value my licence. I can't speak for anyone else who rode past at warp speed, they may not have been with us.

[SpeedyGirl]

yeah between the 2 of us we will sort out the grumpy ole ginga :shutup:

You think we are strong enough????? :rofl: He has many years of bad habits to break...... but will be fun giving it a go :innocent: :yes:

[dmouse]

there is allways a hog group run every sunday from eric woods all bikes are welcome, that is unless its wet ??? i dont get this wet bit though im an all weather rider and my bike dont mind a bit of water either, they take off at 11am so maybe see you there ill be on the rebel painted bike take care and have a good one ride that is ooo errrr

[The Lone Rider]

there is allways a hog group run every sunday from eric woods all bikes are welcome, that is unless its wet ??? i dont get this wet bit though im an all weather rider and my bike dont mind a bit of water either, they take off at 11am so maybe see you there ill be on the rebel painted bike
take care and have a good one ride that is ooo errrr

I road into and accidently joined that group once. They gave me the "you don't belong here on your honda 250 cruiser" look. :whocares:

[onearmedbandit]

Wonder what they would think if I turned up on my bike!!

[Spuds1234]

Are you guys still going on regular rides now that its a bit cooler?

I'm always looking to go for rides, any time I can and I usually end up going by myself because the only other person I know who rides a bike is my Dad and he never has time to go.

If you guys dont mind another rider, I would love to tag along on a ride one day. I'm always available every Saturday and I ride in all weather, so anything is good if you'll have me of course.

[Rashika]

If you guys dont mind another rider, I would love to tag along on a ride one day. I'm always available every Saturday and I ride in all weather, so anything is good if you'll have me of course.

any sundays? We tend to go on a sunday as a few of us work on saturdays a fair bit. Often it is to the hilltop or Akaroa or just a quick squirt to the wheatsheaf or around the bays. But it is usually at short notice by txt, so maybe PM your number so we can add you to the list :yes:

[Spuds1234]

Sunday could be a problem. I'll pm my number and see what happens.

My days off vary due to doing shift work that varies each week with the days I work. So I'll try and get some more Sundays off.

[SDU]

Sunday could be a problem. I'll pm my number and see what happens.

My days off vary due to doing shift work that varies each week with the days I work. So I'll try and get some more Sundays off.

You can always post a ride when you are planning to go for a ride - there are others about who do shift work & others who are quite online & wait to hear of a ride that suits them to turn up at.

[Spuds1234]

Heh I tend to decide to go five minutes before I leave to go and I just pick a direction and go. I try not to head east even though you can apparently ride on water and I just cruise around looking for twisty roads that I havnt been on yet.

Is anyone keen to go for a ride on Monday or Wednesday next week?

[Deviant Esq]

Is anyone keen to go for a ride on Monday or Wednesday next week?
Wednesday could be good... depends if I get selected for a jury or not, I'm on jury service. If I don't I'll be out of the courthouse around 11.30am or so, could go for a blat afterwards if you're keen. Where would you want to go?

[Spuds1234]

Pick a direction.

I know the port hills roads pretty well, but any road without much traffic is a good one.

[Deviant Esq]

I like going up over Dyers Pass Road and out to Godley House, because it's a nice ride out there, the beer's great value and the food is good... even if you just get spicy wedges. :niceone: Not too much traffic on the weekdays either which is handy.

[Rashika]

you could always challenge yourself DE and head over the port hills road from new brighton (along the top) to Gebbies pass....much more fun and twisty and usually buggar all traffic. One of my fav rides when I only have an hour, and bloody fantastic views... also a good place for a photo shoot of the bike ;)

[Deviant Esq]

you could always challenge yourself DE and head over the port hills road from new brighton (along the top) to Gebbies pass....much more fun and twisty and usually buggar all traffic. One of my fav rides when I only have an hour, and bloody fantastic views... also a good place for a photo shoot of the bike ;)
I could do that... I like heading up through Sumner for a change sometimes too. Only thing is that I'm not too fond of the Summit Road, it's a bloody goat track. Seriously rutted and covered with gravel (and grit at this time of the year), it doesn't do my confidence much good, though I have ridden it a couple of times... I prefer the better sealed roads around the bays.

Went for a bit of a pootle over Dyers Pass Road out to the Wheatsheaf with dyers this morning. Stopped there for a bit of a break, then went over Gebbies Pass and back through Tai Tapu. Found that the only reason I wasn't decking my pegs in the past was because my boots were in the way! Put the balls of my feet on the pegs today, and found that the pegs would touch down instead of my boots getting all scraped. Hehe

[Spuds1234]

you could always challenge yourself DE and head over the port hills road from new brighton (along the top) to Gebbies pass....much more fun and twisty and usually buggar all traffic. One of my fav rides when I only have an hour, and bloody fantastic views... also a good place for a photo shoot of the bike ;)

I usually do this route myself.

Last time I did it it was pretty good. There seemed to be bugger all gravel down the center of the road which was nice, and I flew around it and had a ball.

Few hairy moments though.

[Spuds1234]

I like going up over Dyers Pass Road and out to Godley House, because it's a nice ride out there, the beer's great value and the food is good... even if you just get spicy wedges. :niceone: Not too much traffic on the weekdays either which is handy.

That sounds cool.

You feel like a late lunch on Wednesday, weather permitting. If its pissing down I probably wont go out, but if its only cold its cool. I'll just rug up and be right as rain.

[Oakie]

I road into and accidently joined that group once. They gave me the "you don't belong here on your honda 250 cruiser" look. :whocares:

Probably just pissed off that you could keep up with them (or that your bike looked as good as theirs at a fifth of the price :dodge: )

[Oakie]

you could always challenge yourself DE and head over the port hills road from new brighton (along the top) to Gebbies pass....much more fun and twisty and usually buggar all traffic. One of my fav rides when I only have an hour, and bloody fantastic views... also a good place for a photo shoot of the bike ;)

I second that! Does the road get frosty at all in winter? (I plan to take Mrs Oakie over the road in a few weeks when she's a bit more familiar with her bike)

Hey Spuds1234. You got rid of that ratty old bike did ya?

[Spuds1234]

Hey Spuds1234. You got rid of that ratty old bike did ya?

Sure did. My brother crashed it.

The guy that caused (I use this term lightly cos I still think it was my bro's fault) couldnt fix it, so offered to buy it for $400. I went DEAL. And got the money and the papers sorted quicker than I'd ever done anything else in my life.

Ive got a nice GSX750 Katana now that I intend to do up come summer. I just need to find a good plastic welder in Christchurch now.

Hows that nice 400 going that I was oogling at the supermarket going?

[Oakie]

Sure did. My brother crashed it.

The guy that caused (I use this term lightly cos I still think it was my bro's fault) couldnt fix it, so offered to buy it for $400. I went DEAL. And got the money and the papers sorted quicker than I'd ever done anything else in my life.

Ive got a nice GSX750 Katana now that I intend to do up come summer. I just need to find a good plastic welder in Christchurch now.

Hows that nice 400 going that I was oogling at the supermarket going?

That 400 keeps going and going and going and just seems to get better. Slight problem a few weeks back when it lost it's high beam so I took it to the shop but it came back with no lights at all! That lasted a week and made life a bit nervous coming home in the early twilight but all fixed now. The 400 now has company in the garage at night with Mrs Oakie's EL250 parked beside it.

[Spuds1234]

Man thats shitty work. Surely they would test it before they gave it back to you. Its not as if you wont notice that its not going.

[Oakie]

To be fair, when I went to pick it up the low beam was going and the mechanic flicked it on to high beam to show it worked. It did then but I noticed after I got down the road a couple of kilometres (5.15pm Friday of course) that nothing was working again so I think his act of flicking on high beam shorted the whole thing out again. The following week instead of trying to locate the short they just rewired the headlight. No problems since.

[Rashika]

I second that! Does the road get frosty at all in winter? (I plan to take Mrs Oakie over the road in a few weeks when she's a bit more familiar with her bike)


hell yeah its gets frosty! And then they usually do lay grit down as well, DE is right on that account. But it is still a really nice route, and I dont usually take it at anywhere near licence loosing speeds as it is just too tricky for that. I love the bit where it goes along the cliff and you feel like being halfway suspended up the side of the cliff (near where the gondola goes). there are just some really nice corners and you can get a good flow going. Just have to watch for the narrowness of it and the odd car on the wrong side of the road.

But in winter it is a bit scary... if you do go pick a nice warm day and take it slow and watch out for grit. It is probably okay this weekend but give it a week or two and they will probably have gritted it.

[Spuds1234]

I like going up over Dyers Pass Road and out to Godley House, because it's a nice ride out there, the beer's great value and the food is good... even if you just get spicy wedges. :niceone: Not too much traffic on the weekdays either which is handy.

Are you still keen to go? I shall PM you my number so you can send me a quick text to let me know if you will be able to go on Wednesday.

Where would you like to meet?

Is anyone else keen to go? The more the merrier.

[Ghost_Bullet]

hell yeah its gets frosty! And then they usually do lay grit down as well, DE is right on that account. But it is still a really nice route, and I dont usually take it at anywhere near licence loosing speeds as it is just too tricky for that. I love the bit where it goes along the cliff and you feel like being halfway suspended up the side of the cliff (near where the gondola goes). there are just some really nice corners and you can get a good flow going. Just have to watch for the narrowness of it and the odd car on the wrong side of the road.

But in winter it is a bit scary... if you do go pick a nice warm day and take it slow and watch out for grit. It is probably okay this weekend but give it a week or two and they will probably have gritted it.

Bloody good run around there today, (as you would know :yes:)
No grit, and just the odd stone here and there on the road. It has been a long long time since I have taken that route on a bike, must be into years.., realy enjoyed it. Me rear tyre is looking close to replacement, and gettin into some corners like aorund them hills makes full use of the rubber. :Punk:

[Deviant Esq]

Are you still keen to go? I shall PM you my number so you can send me a quick text to let me know if you will be able to go on Wednesday.

Where would you like to meet?
Wherever's easiest. Are you close to town? I'm still keen, though it's entirely dependant on whether or not I'm selected for a jury. Got your PM though, will text you on the day, or earlier if I've been selected Mon or Tue.

[Spuds1234]

Yea Im keen. Town is no problem. Its like 15 minutes away from my house.

You wanna meet at the Twisted Hop or some place equally as easy to find?

[Deviant Esq]

You wanna meet at the Twisted Hop or some place equally as easy to find?
Where's the Twisted Hop? :mellow:

I'm about 5 mins from the very centre of town - I live on Cranford Street. So wherever's the most convenient really, I'm not fussed. Somewhere central I suppose... how about outside the Cashmere club, on Colombo St? Good spot for fanging up the hill afterwards. Still, I probably won't be able to confirm until a matter of minutes beforehand, coz as I said it all depends on my jury duty.

[Spuds1234]

The Twisted Hop is on Poplar Street, about 2 blocks down from the bus exchange. Nice we pub, brews all its own beer out the back. You can see all the beer being brewed behind glass windows. Its propper english ale apparenlty. All I know is its great beer.

The Cashmere club is a fine place to meet.

The short notice is fine. I will be up anyway at that hour so it shouldnt pose to much of a problem.

[Transalper]

....the Summit Road, it's a bloody goat track. Seriously rutted and covered with gravel (and grit at this time of the year), it doesn't do my confidence much good, though I have ridden it a couple of times... I prefer the better sealed roads around the bays...You had my attention for a moment there.
By rutted i assume you mean corrugated.
Ruts run along the road usually dug out by wheels, when in dirt if they are deep you can drop in to one and keep on riding along.
Corrugation is the ripples in the road usually running accross the road so you bounce over them bump bump bump bump bump instead of dropping in to them.
Would the latter be what you mean?

[Deviant Esq]

You had my attention for a moment there.
By rutted i assume you mean corrugated.
Ruts run along the road usually dug out by wheels, when in dirt if they are deep you can drop in to one and keep on riding along.
Corrugation is the ripples in the road usually running accross the road so you bounce over them bump bump bump bump bump instead of dropping in to them.
Would the latter be what you mean?
No, I mean exactly what I said. Rutted, potholed, badly resealed, gravel and crap everywhere, very uneven surface.... it's a bloody goat track IMO. I'm too busy worrying about where I'm putting my front wheel and what the road looks like so I can choose the smoothest, most gravel free and least bumpy route. I find I just don't enjoy it very much.

[Rashika]

Bloody good run around there today, (as you would know :o)
No grit, and just the odd stone here and there on the road. It has been a long long time since I have taken that route on a bike, must be into years.., realy enjoyed it. Me rear tyre is looking close to replacement, and gettin into some corners like aorund them hills makes full use of the rubber. :Punk:
yeah, was a nice wee blat, although ferkin cold even with the sun shining its wee heart out. Was funny... I was waiting for speedygirl and all of a sudden this Guzzi pulls up next to me, and the rider says..."thought I recognised the rear end of the bike" ;)
But no grit yet, and I do enjoy that road even tho it takes a fair bit of concentration, its a nice challenge with a superb view :Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I went for a spin around there yesturday and thought it was not to bad, actually pretty damn good. Sure a bit on the bumpy in parts, The :sunny: caused more drama not being able to see to clear with is it ya eyes

Funny above, I had put a : o ) but it thought it was a :o) when it should have been a :yes: I guess lol

[Ghost_Bullet]

Was funny... I was waiting for speedygirl and all of a sudden this Guzzi pulls up next to me, and the rider says..."thought I recognised the rear end of the bike" ;)

That was funny, cause I did not instantly recognise her bike, as she let a car and I past, it was not until I see you, that I realised.

[Rashika]

I went for a spin around there yesturday and thought it was not to bad, actually pretty damn good. Sure a bit on the bumpy in parts, The :sunny: caused more drama not being able to see to clear with is it ya eyes
yeah the sun was a bit of a pain, have to go the other way next time...

[scumdog]

They don't ride 'cos they're candy-assed wannabes with bikes made from icing-sugar wot would melt in the rain...........:dodge:

[Rashika]

They don't ride 'cos they're candy-assed wannabes with bikes made from icing-sugar wot would melt in the rain...........:dodge:

hey mr copper you... yours is the only pretty white bike around here :dodge:

[scumdog]

hey mr copper you... yours is the only pretty white bike around here :dodge:

"Must spread reputation.....blah blah"

[Rashika]

"Must spread reputation.....blah blah"

betcha say that to all the chicks, you sweet talking HOG rider :innocent:
hey hows the cold down there? was -5 degrees here this morning when i walked the dog at 7am... frkn COLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[scumdog]

betcha say that to all the chicks, you sweet talking HOG rider :innocent:
hey hows the cold down there? was -5 degrees here this morning when i walked the dog at 7am... frkn COLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD


Still is -7 as I speak - waiting for the frost to melt on the roof sos I can get up there and fix it.

And the Tequila Sunrise ain't been out for a few days either.....too much ice/rain/snow but is nicely polished (and got other 'toys' to drive:yes:)

[Rashika]

Still is -7 as I speak - waiting for the frost to melt on the roof sos I can get up there and fix it.

And the Tequila Sunrise ain't been out for a few days either.....too much ice/rain/snow but is nicely polished (and got other 'toys' to drive:yes:)

well its still cold here, but the sun is out and its gonna be a beauty of a day... I guess at least we get to see the sun, and no rain for a week now, dunno what those forecasters are up to but we had a great weekend, albeit a wee bit chilly.
How are the other toys?? :Police:

[MyGSXF]

I just need to find a good plastic welder in Christchurch now.

Give me a shout & I "MAY" be able to fix you up with a friend in my club, in ChCh

Jen :rockon:

[scumdog]

well its still cold here, but the sun is out and its gonna be a beauty of a day... I guess at least we get to see the sun, and no rain for a week now, dunno what those forecasters are up to but we had a great weekend, albeit a wee bit chilly.
How are the other toys?? :Police:

Had "the lorry" out two weekends ago and had a ball - cruise to Invers Friday then Tuatapere & Te Anua and home on Monday, about 700km or so, great cruising and a fine winter morning at Te Anau is tops:yes: :niceone:

Don't ask about the fuel used though......:shutup:

[Rashika]

Had "the lorry" out two weekends ago and had a ball - cruise to Invers Friday then Tuatapere & Te Anua and home on Monday, about 700km or so, great cruising and a fine winter morning at Te Anau is tops:yes: :niceone:

Don't ask about the fuel used though......:shutup:

yeah that was going to be my next question...was the mortgage able to cope with the extra burden?

[scumdog]

yeah that was going to be my next question...was the mortgage able to cope with the extra burden?

19mpg average - not bad for 7 litres eh?

But cruising speed was way down due to travelling in convoy.

Still, woulda enjoyed a blat to Akers agian on Tequila Sunrise just as much...

[dangerous]

(and got other 'toys' to drive:yes:)
Speaking of which, hows that turbo looking, been for a spin on it lately? or have you been for a spin 'with' it (in the boot of the Bird) did you know I have a bike up here that that turbo would fit right onto :yes: slack bugger, whats ya $$$ limit on the referb?

[Ghost_Bullet]

19mpg average - not bad for 7 litres eh?...

That is pretty damn good, it would be just like riding 2.54 griso's around at once :shit: How could I do that :confused:???? and that would only be 2.8ltrs of engine.

[scumdog]

Speaking of which, hows that turbo looking, been for a spin on it lately? or have you been for a spin 'with' it (in the boot of the Bird) did you know I have a bike up here that that turbo would fit right onto :yes: slack bugger, whats ya $$$ limit on the referb?

You're right, I AM a slack bastid, shoulda been packing up and sending you XN bits instead of cruising in the lorry, fixing the roof, re-assembling CBs '62 Fairlane, dreaming up a better air-filter for Tequila Sunrise, buying rifles through KB.......


OK, ya talked me (shamed me?) into it, I'll get me shit together tomorrow dude!!

PM me re the 'bill' for the XN so far eh?