On behalf of 86gsxr.....

[cowboyz]

Was sitting here not doing much at all and a bike pulls up in the driveway.


YES the rumours are true.

I said I wouldn't post until 86 had a chance to post his own photos but his busy work schedule (and spare time being put to good use running her in) means he hasnt got any photos of his own yet.


So, super bright yellow Triumph 955i. In real life, it is nice - real nice.

Be good to see it out on a ride soon 86. (can we still call you 86 or are you renaming yourself to 005?)

[chanceyy]

well with two of them in the district you will have to look at size, gear & helmets to make sure you know who your waving too


damn nice bike Al .. :yes: congrats matey

[yod]

looks like the fairing around the headlight and windscreen are a little different and the decals are different too

nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice

oh maaannnnnn.....now im getting all needy for a new machine
:shutup: :( :weep: :brick: :crazy: :wacko: :oi-grr: :no:


patience yod...all in good time....

[chanceyy]

looks like the fairing around the headlight and windscreen are a little different and the decals are different too

nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice

oh maaannnnnn.....now im getting all needy for a new machine
:shutup: :( :weep: :brick: :crazy: :wacko: :oi-grr: :no:


patience yod...all in good time....

LOL yod ... matey juz remember some of us are still on old classics ;)

[Trudes]

Nice, very nice!!!

[yod]

but since 86 has to work tomorrow and the trumpy does need a run in, i'll bite the bullet and take it out for him *sigh*

as much of a hardship as it is, somebody's gotta be nice and help him out....

[chanceyy]

but since 86 has to work tomorrow and the trumpy does need a run in, i'll bite the bullet and take it out for him *sigh*

as much of a hardship as it is, somebody's gotta be nice and help him out....

ohh mate how could 86 refuse such a generous offer huh ... good luck to ya ...... (ask if you can take the gixxer out you might have more luck:killingme )

[u4ea]

wahoooo another Triumph in the clan:rockon:

glad ya followed your dream 86 and got the baby ya wanted!!I can symathise with ya Yod..I"ve been drooling over other bikes too matey..:shutup:

[yod]

wahoooo another Triumph in the clan:rockon:

glad ya followed your dream 86 and got the baby ya wanted!!I can symathise with ya Yod..I"ve been drooling over other bikes too matey..:shutup:

tell me about it.....not too far away tho....she'll be right

you after a 675 aren't ya?

[Maha]

Certainly nice in Gold i have been looking at the 06' in Black. Must say im a tad Green with envy agent 86!....:niceone:

[98tls]

yes theres definately room in my garage for one of those......very nice,enjoy it :Punk: bet it sounds nice........

[Meanie]

Bloody nice Alister, waste of time trying to keep up with you now, still you can go ahead and keep the boyz in blue busy for me.........Eh dogs :shutup:

[86GSXR]

Hey, yeah! Thanks friends:rockon:

Yeah, the rumours are true, and I'll try and start at the beginning.

I've loved bikes all my life, ever since I was kid, still am, but that's bikes for ya.

Well anyway, way back in the late 80's after I was forced to sell my 85 gixxer F I noticed these new Triumphs coming out, and being the lover of great beauty that I am I thought to myself, yeah wow, I'd love one of those alright.

However, life and finances intervened as they do, and I was bikeless throughout the 90's when I got my second gixxer, which is now back in the garage with my third. God they look good together.

So, I'd seen this brand new 05 Daytona in one of the local dealers and by god, what a decent price on it. Still, way out of my league, but you know how it is with dreams, lust, and love. I had to force it into my subconcious and tell myself, don't be greedy, you've already got two of the most incredible machines ever made, be content.

Call me obsessive compulsive, but when Barry showed up on his, it was just too much. Thanks Barry :yes:

There was just something about Triumph. Maybe it's because I was born in Britain, maybe it's the tradition, the old empire striking back, the legend, the line, the heritage. And hell, I know virtually nothing about Triumph, yet.

Whatever it is, Triumph has. But then again, so do a lot of others.

To cut to the chase. I had week off, and without the distraction, I did some sums and decided there was no way. But hell, I could be dead tomorrow. Hope not tho.

So, with the maths done I just went in and signed up. Great. Tomorrows another day, right. It's scary though.

There's plenty more I could rave on about on the subject but it's late, and the Triumph journeys just beginning.

I picked her up at 4.00 Friday afternoon, with just over one mile on the clock. This was put there by the guys making sure the temps and fluids were all A OK.

There's a pretty strict run in regime to follow, and that meant not above 3500 rpm for the first 100 miles. Yep, digital speedo in mph, great!

So, as I pulled out into the traffic, I realised just how careful I'd have to be to ensure she get's run in properly. Treat her right now, and the rewards will keep coming mile after mile after mile.

I hit the open road, and guess what. 6th gear, 3500 rpm, and a 20 kt headwind gave me 57-58 mph. For the first time in a long time I rode on the shoulder, and was overtaken time after time by commuters heading home. They must have been wondering what the hell is that bike doing, or not doing?

I do love mph, the only problem being is that miles take a lot longer to clock up than kms lol. So, got home with 21 miles on the dial. Sweet.

I was lucky enough to finish work early today, and after picking up official plate and reg, hit the road again.

Being a nice day, calmer and less wet than the night before, I had my first real chance to get familiar. One of the things that had impressed me the night before was the exhaust note on the deceleration, a kind of deep Whoooof, really nice and considering the minimal rpm allowed, pretty darn impressive:yes:

So, along I tootled, and at 3 1/2, mostly all I could hear was the sound of a big motor whirring away gently, but with just enough interesting ticks and tacks to whet the interest in what is yet to come.

The miles glided by quite effortlessly, and I passed through Sanson and Bulls, back down through Halcombe, one of my fav roads, and this is where I started to explore the handling characteristics. Very nice. Light, quick and incredibly responsive and nimble would adequately describe it. The steering is raked back quite steeply, and with a 16 inch front, much more responsive to rider input than I've been used to.

It also has quite a rake on the riders seat, which almost gave me the sensation of falling over the top of the screen, but I know I'll get used to that.

By this time I'd approached the 70 mile mark, and decided to crack the hundred. So, through Feilding and out the back road to the Saddle. Now, on the uphill twisty climb, this is when the great handling of this bike really started to show itself and it became a delight beneath me. A quick stop at the top, then down into Woodville, through the gorge then onto the Aokoutere road. 97, 98, 99, 100 - yes! On the dot I throttled gently up to 5000. The transition was effortless and boy, did she appreciate it. Gravity seemingly started to release it's grip and for the first time, I got a very, very tiny hint of the awesome power and acceleration that has still to be unleashed. In 870 miles time.

In a matter of seconds, less, with the tach indicating 5000 the speed indicated 79 mph. Whoa, that's license losing and it's not even begun yet. Still, I'd been cleared to overtake:yes:

At the edge of civilisation I turned back to Ashurst, and my god, those corners just melted away, and on more than one occasion I had to throttle back, just in case one of those oncoming cars would spoil the delight.

If this is 5000, what the hell is 10 1/2 going to be like? At 300 miles I can go to 6.

Stopped in to see Lance, and had a very nice chat and a photo:yes: And a huge thanks for this thread:yes: And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!:2thumbsup

Then back home via Stoney Creek and Bunnythorpe.

Wow, what a rave, there's so much more to say about this bike and the emotions involved with a brand new machine, running it in, and the relationship that's developing. All those things about merging with the machine, the craft involved in developing it, riding it, engines, gears, symmetry, Zen, it's all true, and beautiful.

Now, where and what lies ahead tomorrow?

[cowboyz]

oh. I thought you brought it cause you liked the colour?

[chanceyy]

& its a total bugger you have to work today huh Al .. (or will you say stuff it & pull the pin)

hmmm noting the time you posted was it to many latte's or just sitting out in the garage admiring the 3 bikes .. LOL

see ya thurs :yes: ... I want a close up inspection of the yellow machine .. :dodge:

[Wasp27]

damn nice bike Al .. :yes: congrats matey

^^^^^What Sandra said ^^^^^^:yes: Thats a nice piece of gear Alistair....now when ya coming up ta show us. Cheers W

[u4ea]

tell me about it.....not too far away tho....she'll be right

you after a 675 aren't ya?



Um yer but it depends on the almighty budget!!!!675 are sex on wheels !!!!

Alister a brilliant write up!!Really shows your heart and soul has gone into your decision:rockon: May the gods smile sweetly upon you as you venture forward into the days with your new machine

[86GSXR]

Thanks guys:yes:

Well, I managed to get through work today despite my marathon scribe session last night:yes: I'd rather have been riding, but it was a good day in the end. Bloody freezing though so I hope you all wrapped up well if you were out on the bikes!

The best thing though is that I now have another weeks leave (thank god for study breaks) which sounds as if it could be ideal for getting the next 870 or so break in miles done. Hmmm, that should be perfect for next weekend :yes:

I can't wait to show you all this bike and really looking forward to seeing Barry's one back to put side by side. And I hope that this new bike buying trend doesn't cause any bankruptcies lol.

Yep, I'm staying as 86. You know, first love and all:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

WHOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO I am no longer a lonely child:rockon: :Punk:

yeah will be good next weekend Al.....dont know about you doing 10 1/2 Im pulling 230 at 9 where you planning on flying of too huh!!

She looks good mate already got some bling ideas for you :innocent:

[86GSXR]

Hmmm, 230 at 9 is it. Ok, may have to find a closed private road then<_< I do know of a runway too lol.

I'm really looking forward to getting em both out there Barry, I just hope the weather holds so I can get the 1000 miles done this week! Is your speedo in mph or kph?

I can go to 5000 rpm until 300 miles completed, then 6000 from 300 - 600, 7000 from 600 -800, 8000 from 800 - 1000.

I'm only up to 130 miles now so it's going to take a few days.

It's really important to vary the engine speed during this period too, so I'm being super careful about that.

Bling! Yes, I'll have to check that out lol.

[98tls]

Bling is good mate........if your bored sometime do a surf for Trumpet owners sites then bring out the credit card and get to it................:Punk:

[kro]

seriously nice bike matey, I am impressed.

[86GSXR]

Bling is good mate........if your bored sometime do a surf for Trumpet owners sites then bring out the credit card and get to it................:Punk:


seriously nice bike matey, I am impressed.

Cheers guys, this is an amazing machine. I'm just dying to spend some decent time with it, starting tomorrow. The build quality is top rate and it looks great from all angles. It's big too, but incredibly nimble. Can't wait to learn more about it! And I tell ya, running in a new bike properly is an experience I'm glad to be having!

[98tls]

Different strokes for different blah blah but if it was mine i would polish those rims and shrink the indicators first up........then lose the pooper scooper out back.......someone will make a real nice undertray for those things......with leds.

[tri boy]

I'm stoked for ya mate. There is something bout the Daytonas that can't be explained.
You'll be grinning like a dog in a butcher shop for ages.
:2thumbsup

[98tls]

By pooper scooper i mean the guard out back........maybe something similar to this......remembering this is only my opinion.......:innocent:

[robertydog]

Well done mate. Bike looks a Gem. Happy riding and i hope we will see it up our way, or close to it some time.

[dogsnbikes]

Bling! Yes, I'll have to check that out lol.

just keep your beady lil eye's of my number plate :innocent: oh and my microlites :Punk:

hope you got headlight protection :shutup:

[KoroJ]

Pity about your login Al. Looks nice and Al 'Daytona' sounds much more impressive.

Do Triumph riders still carry a quick rag for when you stop for a coffee??

[86GSXR]

Different strokes for different blah blah but if it was mine i would polish those rims and shrink the indicators first up........then lose the pooper scooper out back.......someone will make a real nice undertray for those things......with leds.

Yeah, I'm definitely thinking about the indicators, and there will be more. By Christ though, the credit card's taken a hammering lately, but once she's run in - yeah!!! :yes:


I'm stoked for ya mate. There is something bout the Daytonas that can't be explained.
You'll be grinning like a dog in a butcher shop for ages.
:2thumbsup

There sure is. I was having a coffee in Bulls yesterday admiring it, when along comes an old boy who sits down beside me and proceeds to talk non stop for the next 15 mins. I like elderly people but I just had to get away in the end. Damn, it ruined my quiet time with that bike. Didn't last long tho, the next 50 miles were bloody magic!

[chanceyy]

By pooper scooper i mean the guard out back........maybe something similar to this......remembering this is only my opinion.......:innocent:


geezzzz mike given half a chance he will bling the daytona just like a certain TL in the south island ... & if dogs has anything to do with it .. will be blinged to the max ...

[chanceyy]

Thanks guys:yes:

Well, I managed to get through work today despite my marathon scribe session last night:yes: I'd rather have been riding, but it was a good day in the end. Bloody freezing though so I hope you all wrapped up well if you were out on the bikes!

The best thing though is that I now have another weeks leave (thank god for study breaks) which sounds as if it could be ideal for getting the next 870 or so break in miles done. Hmmm, that should be perfect for next weekend :yes:

I can't wait to show you all this bike and really looking forward to seeing Barry's one back to put side by side. And I hope that this new bike buying trend doesn't cause any bankruptcies lol.

Yep, I'm staying as 86. You know, first love and all:yes:

so have the girls forgiven you for abandoning them (I might even get brave to ride one of them soon LOL .. yeah yeah yeah .. i know tui add ) :lol:

looking forward to getting home & checking her out .. :yes:

might need some video footage of the two yellow one tearing up the road together ..

[dogsnbikes]

geezzzz mike given half a chance he will bling the daytona just like a certain TL in the south island ... & if dogs has anything to do with it .. will be blinged to the max ...
its those little blings that make it personal to each and everyone of us :Punk:

[98tls]

geezzzz mike given half a chance he will bling the daytona just like a certain TL in the south island ... & if dogs has anything to do with it .. will be blinged to the max ... Dunno if he has a missus or not but if so......mate from an old blinger believe me most things can be put down to safety.....ie..leds are more visable etc....after market exhaust......more noise.......more people hear you = safer.....aftermarket suspenders......yep.....think safety......brakes......saftey..obvious......etc etc....you wake up alone one day..:bye: what the hell least the bike looks horny:Punk:

[chanceyy]

Dunno if he has a missus or not but if so......mate from an old blinger believe me most things can be put down to safety.....ie..leds are more visable etc....after market exhaust......more noise.......more people hear you = safer.....aftermarket suspenders......yep.....think safety......brakes......saftey..obvious......etc etc....you wake up alone one day..:bye: what the hell least the bike looks horny:Punk:

lmfao .. its that the excuse you been using mike ???

hmmm a horny bike .. well :shit: thats a bit useless .. :killingmeunless it vibrates ....

[86GSXR]

By pooper scooper i mean the guard out back........maybe something similar to this......remembering this is only my opinion.......:innocent:

Very nice pic 98! Yep, one of those is essential I reckon, I mean just look how clean the underside of your wheelwell is!!! I NEED one for sure!!! :yes:


Well done mate. Bike looks a Gem. Happy riding and i hope we will see it up our way, or close to it some time.

This will definitely happen! Without a doubt. It will be great to catch up with you guys enmass again, in fact there's a half hatched plan to do a mid winter beach run out east as soon as we get our acts together:yes:


just keep your beady lil eye's of my number plate :innocent: oh and my microlites :Punk:

hope you got headlight protection :shutup:

Don't worry Barry, your plate is safe from here lol. Honour among Trumpy owners eh. I hope I got that right heh heh. I was thinking 86GXR might work well all round.

Right on the headlight, better sort that out, it looks quite tough tho, but I'll have a better look asap!


Pity about your login Al. Looks nice and Al 'Daytona' sounds much more impressive.

Do Triumph riders still carry a quick rag for when you stop for a coffee??

LOL Koro, I think I'll stay with 86GSXR, as they were my first loves:yes: They're 'resting' for the time being, but 'they'll be back':yes:

[86GSXR]

Holy smoke, I need to do a speed typing course lol. Guess I'll have to make do with a speed ride in the meantime:yes:

Edit - damn, I was trying to send some pics I took at the windfarm yesterday, but no sign of them. Should have taken my proper camera - shite!

[chanceyy]

Holy smoke, I need to do a speed typing course lol. Guess I'll have to make do with a speed ride in the meantime:yes:

:whistle: thats what old age does to you hon :lol:

[yod]

Thanks guys:yes:

Well, I managed to get through work today despite my marathon scribe session last night:yes: I'd rather have been riding, but it was a good day in the end. Bloody freezing though so I hope you all wrapped up well if you were out on the bikes!

The best thing though is that I now have another weeks leave (thank god for study breaks) which sounds as if it could be ideal for getting the next 870 or so break in miles done. Hmmm, that should be perfect for next weekend :yes:

I can't wait to show you all this bike and really looking forward to seeing Barry's one back to put side by side. And I hope that this new bike buying trend doesn't cause any bankruptcies lol.

Yep, I'm staying as 86. You know, first love and all:yes:

well i currently got a full on system to build so i tend to do a lot of after hours work and then take a "few" hours off during the days, so let me know if/when you're planning on a ride and i might be able to join ya

can't wait to have a close up nosey at it mate - you must be absolutely fizzing!! let me guess, ciggy in the garage every hour or so, just perving at it?

[98tls]

lmfao .. its that the excuse you been using mike ???

hmmm a horny bike .. well :shit: thats a bit useless .. :killingmeunless it vibrates .... yep............worked for a bit anyway.Vibrate....mine does..like an ole slapper after a skinful of opel nera.:wari:

[dogsnbikes]

well i currently got a full on system to build so i tend to do a lot of after hours work and then take a "few" hours off during the days, so let me know if/when you're planning on a ride and i might be able to join ya

can't wait to have a close up nosey at it mate - you must be absolutely fizzing!! let me guess, ciggy in the garage every hour or so, just perving at it?

Oh haven't you herd its in the lounge:innocent: .....:shutup:

[chanceyy]

oops let me jump on dial up & will send pics in a min for you .. sorri :shutup: been a weeeeee bit ummmmmm busy LOL

[98tls]

Oh haven't you herd its in the lounge:innocent: .....:shutup: :Punk: :Punk: :Punk: good boy

[chanceyy]

yep............worked for a bit anyway.Vibrate....mine does..like an ole slapper after a skinful of opel nera.:wari:


:yes: you mentioned old slappers are ummmmm .... oops guess we best not go there .. unless bikes are not in the same league as female human types :whistle:

[98tls]

:yes: you mentioned old slappers are ummmmm .... oops guess we best not go there .. unless bikes are not in the same league as female human types :whistle: OI.........dont get all feminist on me.its a term of endermeant:innocent:

[86GSXR]

:whistle: thats what old age does to you hon :lol:

Oh Oh, I knew I should have said hard fast ride instead:gob:


Dunno if he has a missus or not but if so......mate from an old blinger believe me most things can be put down to safety.....ie..leds are more visable etc....after market exhaust......more noise.......more people hear you = safer.....aftermarket suspenders......yep.....think safety......brakes......saftey..obvious......etc etc....you wake up alone one day..:bye: what the hell least the bike looks horny:Punk:

Hell YEAH, all true! I wonder if there's a turbocharge kit out there for it. More power to get out of the way of all sorts of hazards, yes officer:yes:


well i currently got a full on system to build so i tend to do a lot of after hours work and then take a "few" hours off during the days, so let me know if/when you're planning on a ride and i might be able to join ya

can't wait to have a close up nosey at it mate - you must be absolutely fizzing!! let me guess, ciggy in the garage every hour or so, just perving at it?

Wildo on the ride Jonno:yes: :yes: And by god, it's a beauty alright, it's been an incredibly frusrating weekend having to work and therefore not being able to perve or ride. Bring on tomorrow:rockon:

[chanceyy]

OI.........dont get all feminist on me.its a term of endermeant:innocent:

:killingme feminist... me ???? :killingme .. ohhhhhh thats a good one Mike ..

[chanceyy]

Oh Oh, I knew I should have said hard fast ride instead:gob:




:Whistle: :shutup: .. nope I will refrain from commenting .. :killingme :lol:



oh yeah you should have email by now hon ..... just follow links ;) (since ya not answering ya phone lol )

[86GSXR]

:Whistle: :shutup: .. nope I will refrain from commenting .. :killingme :lol:

OMG! Are you all right dear? :killingme :killingme :killingme

[dogsnbikes]

OMG! Are you all right dear? :killingme :killingme :killingme

it must be lack of oxygen from being soo close to her mount:innocent:

[86GSXR]

Sandra, you beauty! Thanks so much, got your pics and I'll try and post em!

Took these yesterday arvo on the Taurarua windfarm lookout. God it was blowing at least 30kts, but I was in heaven I tell ya:yes:

[chanceyy]

OMG! Are you all right dear? :killingme :killingme :killingme

are you wanting to live dangerously honey :nya:.... cause you know I can :yes:

can you handle it babe:shutup: .... ?????

[chanceyy]

it must be lack of oxygen from being soo close to her mount:innocent:


actually its not my mount ... mother natures one .. I prefer ... well lets not go there :P ..

& I was juz behaving .. for a change .. but since Al said i can be bad ... .........

[86GSXR]

are you wanting to live dangerously honey :nya:.... cause you know I can :yes:

can you handle it babe:shutup: .... ?????

I sincerely apologise Miss:yes:

Let's talk bikes, could be safer lol.

So, nice pics eh, and only 870 miles to go!!! :yes:

[chanceyy]

Sandra, you beauty! Thanks so much, got your pics and I'll try and post em!

Took these yesterday arvo on the Taurarua windfarm lookout. God it was blowing at least 30kts, but I was in heaven I tell ya:yes:


welcome hon .. actually when i showed mum your pics & told her how kinda fast this bike went she actually did not mind me riding a bike.... LOL esp when i mentioned groups of men & tostesterone along with speed ...



juz forgot to mention how fast I been going .. ohh yeah but then i have no speedo .. so going fast .. nope not me :innocent:

[chanceyy]

I sincerely apologise Miss:yes:

Let's talk bikes, could be safer lol.

So, nice pics eh, and only 870 miles to go!!! :yes:


:lol: chicken :lol:





thought we was talking bikes ... mine is soooo pretty ...

[86GSXR]

welcome hon .. actually when i showed mum your pics & told her how kinda fast this bike went she actually did not mind me riding a bike.... LOL esp when i mentioned groups of men & tostesterone along with speed ...



juz forgot to mention how fast I been going .. ohh yeah but then i have no speedo .. so going fast .. nope not me :innocent:

Yes exactly! Sometimes it really is better for Mum's not to know of such things. 100 tops eh Mum! Lucky mines in miles :yes:


:lol: chicken :lol:





thought we was talking bikes ... mine is soooo pretty ...

Oh, oh, yes, we were talking bikes of course. Well, guess we can kiss goodbye to this thread then lol.

[98tls]

Great pics B...........love the last one

[chanceyy]

Yes exactly! Sometimes it really is better for Mum's not to know of such things. 100 tops eh Mum! Lucky mines in miles :yes:



Oh, oh, yes, we were talking bikes of course. Well, guess we can kiss goodbye to this thread then lol.


actually I thought she took it pretty well ...

ohh damn have we done it again ...

still awaiting a close up inspection of the golden one ... depends if your home or out galivanting i guess ...

[dogsnbikes]

Chanceyy when you home? thrusday is it?

Al thats gonna be a great day for a ride I am sure of it:innocent: :dodge:

[86GSXR]

actually I thought she took it pretty well ...

ohh damn have we done it again ...

still awaiting a close up inspection of the golden one ... depends if your home or out galivanting i guess ...


Chanceyy when you home? thrusday is it?

Al thats gonna be a great day for a ride I am sure of it:innocent: :dodge:

Yep, what time will you get here Sandra?

Thursday could be good for me, although I need to get down to Wellie sometime this week to see me Mum. Not sure when I'll go, but I want to be back for the weekend, when do you get back to Palmie Barry?

[dogsnbikes]

Yep, what time will you get here Sandra?

Thursday could be good for me, although I need to get down to Wellie sometime this week to see me Mum. Not sure when I'll go, but I want to be back for the weekend, when do you get back to Palmie Barry?

I leave Welly lunchtime wednesday........unload,get keys,then of to opunake too get bike,so will be late trip...:shit: ...oh yeah have to pick-up a air compressor in waverly too:innocent:

[yod]

weather is crap most of this week but looks like it will be improving towards the end of the week - thursday or friday will prob be best

[dogsnbikes]

weather is crap most of this week but looks like it will be improving towards the end of the week - thursday or friday will prob be best

Cool but aren't you working?:innocent:

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy when you home? thrusday is it?

Al thats gonna be a great day for a ride I am sure of it:innocent: :dodge:


well since i am helping someone move house on fri :innocent: ... & manfield & ride on sat....... ....guess that means coming home on thurs .. :lol: :shutup:

[86GSXR]

I leave Welly lunchtime wednesday........unload,get keys,then of to opunake too get bike,so will be late trip...:shit: ...oh yeah have to pick-up a air compressor in waverly too:innocent:

Cool, thanks for that. I'll work on my schedule and come up with something.

[chanceyy]

Yep, what time will you get here Sandra?

Thursday could be good for me, although I need to get down to Wellie sometime this week to see me Mum. Not sure when I'll go, but I want to be back for the weekend, when do you get back to Palmie Barry?

be mid afternoon .. 5 hour trip .. be ready for a coffee by then .. & fri are you still driving truck or has that gone by way side now a bike is needing running in ?

Not to mention dinner .... :innocent: :shutup: :whistle:

[chanceyy]

Cool, thanks for that. I'll work on my schedule and come up with something.


:gob: :shit: :laugh: :eek: OMG you said schedule & you will work on it ... :dodge:

[86GSXR]

be mid afternoon .. 5 hour trip .. be ready for a coffee by then .. & fri are you still driving truck or has that gone by way side now a bike is needing running in ?

Not to mention dinner .... :innocent: :shutup: :whistle:

Yes, good points. I'll need to plan the week carefully.

Better get to bed - shagged

[dogsnbikes]

Cool, thanks for that. I'll work on my schedule and come up with something.

Sweet sounds like its going to be a full on week......Hopefully I will get a couple of load's done on thrusday morning all going well......looks like I have more gear than I thought I did:shit: :dodge:

[chanceyy]

Yes, good points. I'll need to plan the week carefully.

:killingme :nya: :gob: :eek: :lol:


:jerry: :jerry: :jerry:

[yod]

Cool but aren't you working?:innocent:

i can work outside normal hours (Tuesday and Wednesday evening, for example) and then get some of the daytime hours off - better if i only take an arvo rather than the whole day but i dont mind catching up to you lot somewhere....it wont be too hard...you've seen my top speed 8^)

[chanceyy]

Sweet sounds like its going to be a full on week......Hopefully I will get a couple of load's done on thrusday morning all going well......looks like I have more gear than I thought I did:shit: :dodge:


well knowing your packing skills can imagine the horse truck will be full to the max mate .. have no doubts it will get loaded well :yes:

will get in touch re friday morning towards end of week ...

[86GSXR]

:gob: :shit: :laugh: :eek: OMG you said schedule & you will work on it ... :dodge:

Are you saying I'm so organised...........


Sweet sounds like its going to be a full on week......Hopefully I will get a couple of load's done on thrusday morning all going well......looks like I have more gear than I thought I did:shit: :dodge:

Roger, I'd like to get as many miles done as I can, otherwise it could take weeks and I don't really want that. I want to ride it without worrying:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

i can work outside normal hours (Tuesday and Wednesday evening, for example) and then get some of the daytime hours off - better if i only take an arvo rather than the whole day but i dont mind catching up to you lot somewhere....it wont be too hard...you've seen my top speed 8^)

Thats cool take some of friday off you can help with the house shifting :innocent: should have most of it done by lunchtime could meet in Ashurst :innocent:

[86GSXR]

I'm off to bed guys - nite:yes:

[chanceyy]

Are you saying I'm so organised...........

:nono: :nono: :nono: mate .. we know the truth .... :yes: :yes: :yes:




Roger, I'd like to get as many miles done as I can, otherwise it could take weeks and I don't really want that. I want to ride it without worrying:yes:

thats what tomorrow & tues are for .. wed til lunch time .. thurs til mid aft .. then the weekend :Punk:

[dogsnbikes]

well knowing your packing skills can imagine the horse truck will be full to the max mate .. have no doubts it will get loaded well :yes:

will get in touch re friday morning towards end of week ...

yes well I have the shed contents too move and there is 4.5 bikes in there one of which I will have too ride up :innocent:

but would be fun to ride the yamaha up :shutup:

[chanceyy]

I'm off to bed guys - nite:yes:

sweet dreams :bye:

[chanceyy]

yes well I have the shed contents too move and there is 4.5 bikes in there one of which I will have too ride up :innocent:

but would be fun to ride the yamaha up :shutup:


but of course LOL ... but yamaha is not legal is it ???

am sure we can work sumthing out ;) .. after all there truck & your trailer as well ...

[dogsnbikes]

but of course LOL ... but yamaha is not legal is it ???
...

that all depends on where the cops are:innocent:

but would have to do the head gasket and I dont think the 7.5 tank would make it

[chanceyy]

that all depends on where the cops are:innocent:

but would have to do the head gasket and I dont think the 7.5 tank would make it

ahhh too true mate ... well we can sort sumthing anyhow .. if Al comes he can drive truck .. I can trailer a couple of bikes up .. you can ride one ... .. anything else can either wait or go in truck LOL

but thinking weed eater will fit in boot anyhow LOL is that the .5 bike ??

[dogsnbikes]

yeap its is lol well its time for me too hit the pineapple will see you later in the week nite

[chanceyy]

yeap its is lol well its time for me too hit the pineapple will see you later in the week nite

nite mate .. sleep well :D

[dhunt]

oh. I thought you brought it cause you liked the colour?
The colour is the best thing about it :yes: It looks like yellow is taking over :innocent:

Congratulations 86GSXR on the new wheels - look very nice.

[NZsarge]

Congratulations dude :niceone:

[86GSXR]

The colour is the best thing about it :yes: It looks like yellow is taking over :innocent:

Congratulations 86GSXR on the new wheels - look very nice.

She's pretty vivid alright! :yes: Thanks, and we'll have to get up to the Naki real soon and sample those A1 roads again!!!

[86GSXR]

Congratulations dude :niceone:

She's the bees knees:yes: - I'm cursing the weather here today though!

[NZsarge]

She's the bees knees:yes: - I'm cursing the weather here today though!

Yeah, shite aint it? Tryed to get a ride in on the w/end but got wet for my efforts.:angry:

[yod]

yeah its pretty ugly out there, shame for you 86, what a pain....

[86GSXR]

Yeah, shite aint it? Tryed to get a ride in on the w/end but got wet for my efforts.:angry:


yeah its pretty ugly out there, shame for you 86, what a pain....

My frustration knows no boundaries today lol :blank:

[chanceyy]

My frustration knows no boundaries today lol :blank:

ahhh crap there Al .... if it makes you feel any better .. got saturated taking BJ out for a walk this morning ... however bout to take the olds out driving ... & there are patches of blue sky in the waikato this morning

after blowing an absolute gale & peeing down last nite its pretty tame today ..

just as well i did not bring Betsy up .. I would be frustated as well ... & as long as it clears by the weekend so i can go riding every day til i get back to work I will be happy :yes:

[86GSXR]

ahhh crap there Al .... if it makes you feel any better .. got saturated taking BJ out for a walk this morning ... however bout to take the olds out driving ... & there are patches of blue sky in the waikato this morning

after blowing an absolute gale & peeing down last nite its pretty tame today ..

just as well i did not bring Betsy up .. I would be frustated as well ... & as long as it clears by the weekend so i can go riding every day til i get back to work I will be happy :yes:

Hey:yes: Thanks and I'm glad you got BJ out and the sky is clearing:yes: It's starting to look a 'little' better here, so I may be lucky. You have a great time with the folks and :rockon: the weekend:yes: :sunny:

[sels1]

Just stumbled upon this thread.....
Congrats on the new Bike Al - great choice, looks really nice.
And welcome to the Triumph family. Did they sign you up for your free RAT membership? There is quite and active group of guys in Palmy, and they are organising a rally there for the end of the year.

[86GSXR]

Hello Sels, and thanks:yes:

She is a beauty alright, and I'm just over the moon to have her:yes:

I believe I will receive membership to the club, and I'll look into this further asap.

I can't wait to get her run in and really looking forward to a few outings with you guys!

Looks like it's clearing up here so I'll be out and about soon to tick off a few more run in miles:yes:

[Lissa]

Ohh I have to say, I am not really a big fan of Yellow bikes... and I dont really know why. But thats a nice looking bike!!! Enjoy, shes a beaut!!!

[chanceyy]

well I have just recieved the next set of pics of the yellow one as he is getting a few more of the running in Ks (oops sorry miles) done on the beast ..

these set of pics from Paekakariki Hill .. which I understand was done in record time today ....

& how fast was that MR 86GSXR ??

await the next set from Rimutaka hill I think ??

[Lissa]

well I have just recieved the next set of pics of the yellow one as he is getting a few more of the running in Ks (oops sorry miles) done on the beast ..

these set of pics from Paekakariki Hill .. which I understand was done in record time today ....

& how fast was that MR 86GSXR ??

await the next set from Rimutaka hill I think ??

Its more of a gold colour isnt it? Nice!!!

[Maha]

Its more of a gold colour isnt it? Nice!!!

Yes more Gold than Yellow Lissa, the phone pics dont quite capture the true splender that ones eyes feast on while gorking!.....somewhere between the first pics and chanceyy's ones....:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

Got a text today as little boy blue had come to wgtn on his brand new yellow mule

Sorry Al:innocent:

sounds like he is doing the loop heading home via the Rimutaka's

So if any of you KBer's saw a new daytona in WGTN of waiarapa this arvo purring along at a gentlemens pace that was 86:Punk:

[Scouse]

Certainly nice in Gold i have been looking at the 06' in Black. Must say im a tad Green with envy agent 86!....:niceone: They are a bargan at the moment $16,000 brand new I think at one stage they were like $24,000new

[Maha]

They are a bargan at the moment $16,000 brand new I think at one stage they were like $24,000new


I know mate, i fucken' want one....theres a couple of Black ones in the Auckland shops....Holeshot have two....Amps also have a gold one first registured 05' for about $14K i think

[chanceyy]

yup he is doing the loop .. here are the pics from what looks like the summit of the taka's .. but sent when he got to carterton .. just looking a wee bit wet there ... so not suprised that he held off sending them ..

the lil boy blue is now on his way home & should be posting up his ride report at some stage ... when he comes off cloud nine that is :yes: :sunny:

[cowboyz]

cloud 9 looks VERY close from that perpective. At least he will know how it handles in the wet

[chanceyy]

cloud 9 looks VERY close from that perpective. At least he will know how it handles in the wet


absolutely .. :killingme

[Lissa]

yup he is doing the loop .. here are the pics from what looks like the summit of the taka's .. but sent when he got to carterton .. just looking a wee bit wet there ... so not suprised that he held off sending them ..

the lil boy blue is now on his way home & should be posting up his ride report at some stage ... when he comes off cloud nine that is :yes: :sunny:

heehee a running commentry....

Yep its been really wet and cold in the rapa, he sure is going to be all blue when he gets home :)

[chanceyy]

heehee a running commentry....

Yep its been really wet and cold in the rapa, he sure is going to be all blue when he gets home :)


lol yup just leaving Ekatahuna... no pics this time .. & I was going to email the pics back to him but he asked to post on the thread .. so like I said Al will put all the words to match the pics in his ride report .. once he thaws out.. but still apparently dry .. so am guessing the gear has had a good try out today ..

[u4ea]

geese my son has seen the new bike before me as he bumped into the boy in blue at the cafe in Shannon!!!!said it sure is a beautiful bike!!!HEHEEHE no secrets here aye!!!!

[chanceyy]

geese my son has seen the new bike before me as he bumped into the boy in blue at the cafe in Shannon!!!!said it sure is a beautiful bike!!!HEHEEHE no secrets here aye!!!!


laffing .. I got a text saying he was having coffee in shannon, so figured that someone would see it ... :lol:

latest news was just in woodville having a pie ...will leave the numbers as in ks & rpm to the ride report ..

[86GSXR]

Hello:yes:

I'm home now and drying out lol. Bloody great ride with the exception of hitting a f....g rockfall as I was going through the Gorge! Luckily I was taking it really easy due to the conditions and I now have my first piece of bling in the form of a very small chunk taken out of the underside of the fairing! It's fair to say I'm a litttle disappointed about this, but it could have been far, far worse.

So, I'm just happy to be home and will post up full report when I have my act together:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

has anyone herd from blue boy

[chanceyy]

has anyone herd from blue boy

you just did .. read above your post :killingme

[chanceyy]

Hello:yes:

I'm home now and drying out lol. Bloody great ride with the exception of hitting a f....g rockfall as I was going through the Gorge! Luckily I was taking it really easy due to the conditions and I now have my first piece of bling in the form of a very small chunk taken out of the underside of the fairing! It's fair to say I'm a litttle disappointed about this, but it could have been far, far worse.

So, I'm just happy to be home and will post up full report when I have my act together:yes:

good to hear you made it home all in one piece .. bugger bout rock though ..

thanks for the pics & updates during your ride, weather sure looked crap but since you was smiling so much guess you didn't take much notice of it ...

look forward to your full ride report there mate :yes: :sunny: :blip:

[dogsnbikes]

Hello:yes:

I'm home now and drying out lol. Bloody great ride with the exception of hitting a f....g rockfall as I was going through the Gorge! Luckily I was taking it really easy due to the conditions and I now have my first piece of bling in the form of a very small chunk taken out of the underside of the fairing! It's fair to say I'm a litttle disappointed about this, but it could have been far, far worse.

So, I'm just happy to be home and will post up full report when I have my act together:yes:

cool your back bummer about the bling mate look forward to the report :Punk:

[86GSXR]

Rightiho, I have my self sorted and will now attempt to recall the day - standby - I'm not the fastest of typists :yes:

[chanceyy]

Rightiho, I have my self sorted and will now attempt to recall the day - standby - I'm not the fastest of typists :yes:

thats ok .. we know you like slow speeds :dodge: :killingme

[86GSXR]

Whew, finished at last. Major cut and paste job below.

Right! Well the day started off nasty and wet, windy and cold - curses! I had planned to do a major trip today and although expecting the bad weather, it was still not a pleasant thought being wet ALL day lol.

So after checking the forecast, it looked as though Palmy would start to behave around midday, and after I'd finished having fun on KB it was getting onto about that time. I like being on leave, so much more relaxing.

The forecast had said there was a front approaching from the north, which was unusual, but explained the easterlies. But it looked promising, well, more promising than it had earlier anyway:yes:

So I kitted up in just about every piece of warm clothing I had and got on the road with no particular destination in mind - old age lol.

One of the disadvantages in living in a flat place is that there are no vantage points to see the weather, except for the Rangitiki St bridge, well nearby anyway. So I took advantage of the very small elevation to check out the weather in all directions. North and East looked bad, really socked in and dark, but the coast and down to the South looked pretty good, with blue (ish) skies towards the Strait.

So South it was then, and along Tremaine Ave I headed, looking forward to getting onto some open road. At this point I'd only done 130 miles and was restricted to 5000 rpm until I'd passed the 300 mile mark. This was ok as 5000 equated to 79 mph, which was more than enough for the job in hand at this point.

Hit the turnoff to highway 57 and just cruised along according to the road and traffic conditions. Passed a couple of cars quite easily and once again was stuck by just how light and responsive this bike is. It takes only a tiny amount of input to make it move a long way, which I'd imagine is the case for all modern sportsbikes - which of course it is.

Anyway, I couldn't help comparing it to the gixxers, and I must say that tho the early gixxers wrote the book (quiet in the critics section please lol), evolution has certainly done it's job very well these days!

Where the moderate corners on this road would take a reasonable amount of input to sweep around, all it took the Daytona to get around a fair bit quicker was to just look at them - great, but I'll have to be careful or I could quite easily overdo it. Meaning that the sensation of speed is really minimal, which is fine until it catches you out. Anyway, I will get used to that as I grow more accustomed to it.

For example, at 60 mph (100kph) along the straight I felt as if I could literally just step off the bike and everything would be fine. It wouldn't of course, but that's how it felt because of the smoothness and lack of engine and wind noise.

Anyhow got to Shannon (sorry for not calling in Jodi, I was starving and desperately needed a coffee lol). I almost pressed on to Levin, but thought bugger it, I'm hungry now.

Now, the interesting thing was that as I approached the big left hand 90* corner several people on the other side of the street all turned around as the bike decelerated. Yep, that old boom huh - great!

Had a quick bite and as I was leaving bumped into Kane for a quick chat and hello:yes:

Onwards past Levin and onto SH1. Took it very easy and just went with the flow, being mindful to change speed regulary in accordance with the running in procedure. Just north of Otaki the fuel light illuminated and I pulled into the BP with a total of 170 miles (272 km) completed. Hmm, thats not bad, and according to the manual I have approx 4 litres left. That's just under an imperial gallon, or just over a US gallon. The tank capacity is 21 litres and it took 14.5 litres to fill. So, it appears the fuel warning light is quite optimistic - good.

So that's about 45 mpg or 18.7 km per litre at a very moderate power setting. Not bloody bad! Checked the oil as well - sweet!

So, back on the road and feeling very comfortable with the bike. It's a joy to ride and although slightly hard on the wrists, very easy on the knees.

By this time I was starting to notice a change in the engine note as well. It was settling down nicely and starting to want more feeding hehe.

But gently does it, she wasn't getting any more than 5000 rpm until 300 miles.

Glided effortlessly up the Piecoc hill, well, the bike did, I couldn't quite keep up with her and had to remind myself that this machine is capable of much more than I am. Still, I was the rider.

Got to the top took some pics (thanks Sandra:yes:) and even though it was blowing at least 25 kts, it was a great feeling being up there with this bike. It was then that I discovered that no, you cannot put her into gear with the sidestand down, the engine just stops - twice. Doh!

Anyway, glad I hadn't had my first breakdown, it was down the hill towards Pahautanui, and I really got a slightly better grip on that nimbleness this time, and I do mean only more slightly. It was a bloody good little ride down there, marred only by a boy racer not keeping up with his side of the road!

Onto the Haywards and as I'd decided to take the scenic route via the Rapa I had a quick look up at the hill at the Haywards summit. As expected with the easterly, it was shit.

Well, thats OK, I don't mind getting wet, and it will be a good chance to see how these Bridgestone Battlax 010R's hold up. I haven't done much tyre research I'm sorry to say, so I don't know much about them, but they seemed quite good in the dry. Better than I was anyway.

Onto the Hutt Rd and everyone was doing 120 (kms) so I just kept up with that until the traffic thinned out at the bottom of the hill. It was very wet by this time and in solid cloud and mindful of the recent offs, I mosied on up at a sedate pace. The tyres's seemed pretty confident and I had no frights.

Got to the top and stopped for more pics (thanks again Sandra:yes: ) and a decision to backtrack or continue. Easy, I really want to get wet, where's the fun in being in sunshine all day? (I've forgotton I said that already, ok):yes:

Down the other side waiting for my gloves to soak through and actually got to Carterton without this happening. Strange. Still it WILL happen lol.

Great latte in Carterton, more pics, night had fallen and as my hands were pretty cold I got out these little poly inners that I bought last week. They made a huge difference until Masterton when the inevitable happened and that first horrible drop of water started running down my sleeves into my gloves - yuck. Tried to deal with it roadside, but ha. Although, I did get to see the temp gauge go from 179 F up to 212 while I idled. So that was good. No warning displays and according to the manual it will flash at 266 F/129 C.

I decided to go through Masterton (hi guys, yes I like to think of it as gold too:yes: ) instead of taking the bypass, just in case I hit something or missed a corner. The rain made oncoming traffic pretty hazardous, so it was a nice easy cruise through town and out the other side.

Luckily it wasn't really cold or the ride could have got unpleasant, but the headlights on the Daytona are pretty darn good and it was no problem cruising up towards Eketahuna for the next stop and text:yes:

I literally had to wring out my gloves, but this was allayed by the favourable bike comments from passer bys:yes:

By now I'd covered 280 miles and soon it would be time to go to 6000 rpm. As it happened I clocked 300 miles almost right outside the Tui brewery at Mangatainoka! Very ironic I thought lol.

Ok, so here we go, and as the road was pretty deserted and straight, and the rain had stopped, up I went to 6000. The bike had been waiting for this all day (so had I) and once again I was rewarded by a lovely growl burbling out of that huge piece of stainless steel hanging off the right side. Marvelous it was and the wind noise grew stronger but no buffeting. Great! So at 6000 I had a quick look and was indicating 97 mph.

I would like to emphasise that by this time the rain had completely stopped and the visibility was good. And besides, it was only a for a few seconds :yes: I am NOT advocating exceeding the posted speed restrictions.

Woodville - pie and text lol. More glove wringing.

On into the Gorge and all was going well, nice sedate pace, good following distance but dark.

Then suddenly I see a black outline in the middle of the road. Shit, it was a rockfall. I had no time to avoid it and just kept straight. A big bang and the bike jumped sideways but stayed upright. Fuck!

The middle of the Gorge is not a good place to stop without a torch, and I could feel no major damage or strange noises so I kept going to Ashust Mobil and had a quick inspection.

Thank god there were no major pieces ripped out from anywhere, just a couple of small scrapes and one very small hole in the belly pan. No exhaust pipe damage either. I was pissed off but relieved that it hadn't taken me out.

Well, I guess I can't take it back now, and I just have to think of it as bling.

So, after all that, it really was a supurb ride on a beautiful bike. I'm glad I'm closer to the 1000 mile mark, and also vey glad of the wakeup call of the dangers of night riding through unforgiving roads. And of the often very unforgiving nature of riding in general.

So please people, ride carefully and expect the unexpected.

Got home and now have 323 miles logged.

Sorry this took so long, I really am a very slow typist:yes:

[cowboyz]

good days riding. one third of the way there so that is good. You want to go get me a pie from a little shop on the corner of great south road today?

[86GSXR]

good days riding. one third of the way there so that is good. You want to go get me a pie from a little shop on the corner of great south road today?

I would love to, and it wouldn't be hard on this bike lol. Unfortunately, I have a 500 mile service and according to the manual "the first service MUST be carried out at 500 miles/800 kilometers/1 month, whichever comes first".

So I'd probably miss that one, how about a pie from the Waiouru Caltex instead?:yes:

P.S. I believe that the reason I didn't see the rocks was that the headlights, which are supurb, are designed in such a way as to not throw the light directly in front of the bike. Which is exactly what you want, as your gaze should be directed into the middle and far distance. And this is what the headlight design achieves very well. However, there is a distinct 'dark spot' immediately in front of the bike, and I did not pick up on the fact that the rocks were in the middle distance until too late.

[chanceyy]

awesome ride report there Al .. so since the weather seems better down your way today, and I am sticking around home today to recieve more texts (reads pics) to post :yes:

have an awesome one ... only two more days til I see the beast ..... then i can decide if she is yellow or gold :dodge:

[86GSXR]

They are a bargan at the moment $16,000 brand new I think at one stage they were like $24,000new


I know mate, i fucken' want one....theres a couple of Black ones in the Auckland shops....Holeshot have two....Amps also have a gold one first registured 05' for about $14K i think

If you can, DO IT guys, these bikes are incredible!!! And at those prices you just can't go wrong, that's less than a 07 600 these days!


awesome ride report there Al .. so since the weather seems better down your way today, and I am sticking around home today to recieve more texts (reads pics) to post :yes:

have an awesome one ... only two more days til I see the beast ..... then i can decide if she is yellow or gold :dodge:

Great:yes: I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done:yes: Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics:yes:

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it :yes:

[chanceyy]

Great:yes: I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done:yes: Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics:yes:

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it :yes:


ohh yeah reading about those liners reminds me ... I need to call into the shop on thurs to get some thermals for mum & the liners for me :yes:

[yod]

I would love to, and it wouldn't be hard on this bike lol. Unfortunately, I have a 500 mile service and according to the manual "the first service MUST be carried out at 500 miles/800 kilometers/1 month, whichever comes first".

So I'd probably miss that one, how about a pie from the Waiouru Caltex instead?:yes:

P.S. I believe that the reason I didn't see the rocks was that the headlights, which are supurb, are designed in such a way as to not throw the light directly in front of the bike. Which is exactly what you want, as your gaze should be directed into the middle and far distance. And this is what the headlight design achieves very well. However, there is a distinct 'dark spot' immediately in front of the bike, and I did not pick up on the fact that the rocks were in the middle distance until too late.

:nono: tsk tsk tsk

what is the shop gonna say when you bring it in after 500 miles and you've alreday scraped it???!!!

thats a bit of a pisser mate but doesnt sound like a major - :rockon: the trumpy!! good report....looking forward to the next one to keep me entertained while i'm stuck at work....

[NZsarge]

If you can, DO IT guys, these bikes are incredible!!! And at those prices you just can't go wrong, that's less than a 07 600 these days!



Great:yes: I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done:yes: Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics:yes:

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it :yes:
Dude! I did'nt realize it was new!...lucky prick:oi-grr: :Pokey: .....:niceone: well done...*sigh*

[86GSXR]

ohh yeah reading about those liners reminds me ... I need to call into the shop on thurs to get some thermals for mum & the liners for me :yes:

Yes, they're really good, and amazing how much water they hold too!:yes:


:nono: tsk tsk tsk

what is the shop gonna say when you bring it in after 500 miles and you've alreday scraped it???!!!

thats a bit of a pisser mate but doesnt sound like a major - :rockon: the trumpy!! good report....looking forward to the next one to keep me entertained while i'm stuck at work....

I know, embarrasing eh! Still Jonno, it could have been a lot worse. If I'd been banked over I'd say I'd have been off for sure. Now THAT would have been bad!


Dude! I did'nt realize it was new!...lucky prick:oi-grr: :Pokey: .....:niceone: well done...*sigh*

It's amazing having a brand new bike alright:yes: Check out the last few posts, theres still a couple up in Aucks!

[yod]

It's amazing having a brand new bike alright:yes: Check out the last few posts, theres still a couple up in Aucks!

I can't imagine what its like to have a brand new bike....everything must be just so.....nice...:laugh:

[86GSXR]

I can't imagine what its like to have a brand new bike....everything must be just so.....nice...:laugh:

Oh God yes:yes:

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today:yes:

[NZsarge]

Oh God yes:yes:

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today:yes:

Have a good one...dun bin that new machine fer christ sakes:2thumbsup

[yod]

Oh God yes:yes:

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today:yes:

have fun out there mate - be careful

vinegar hill will be a riot, i had a splendiferous ride over there chasing cowboyz ther other day, fekkin marvellous bit o' road...

[86GSXR]

Have a good one...dun bin that new machine fer christ sakes:2thumbsup

Thanks mate, yes, I'd hate to crash it. Apart from out of the blue things like last nights rocks on the road, I'm a pretty conservative rider and am always mindful of my limits and the conditions. I've seen enough bins to have a healthy respect for them. You'll have to get out on an Ashurst ride sometime:yes:


have fun out there mate - be careful

vinegar hill will be a riot, i had a splendiferous ride over there chasing cowboyz ther other day, fekkin marvellous bit o' road...

It surely is and I'm looking forward to it immensely. And the bikes booked in for the 500 mile service Thurs morning. Only 500 miles to go after that, which will be easier now she's able to be run at higher rpm:yes:

[chanceyy]

phone is charged & waiting for the first set of pics to be sent LOL ...

[cowboyz]

Oh God yes:yes:

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today:yes:

Dont forget my pie. :yes:

[yod]

Dont forget my pie. :yes:

get back in your shed and fix that mower....

[86GSXR]

phone is charged & waiting for the first set of pics to be sent LOL ...

Excellent:yes: I will txt and pic regulary to keep you informed of progress, still looking a bit black up there so if I change plans I'll let u know:yes:


Dont forget my pie. :yes:

I hear they are supurb in Waiouru:yes:


get back in your shed and fix that mower....

tee hee

Rightiho, I'm just about ready to go. I'll do a quick pre ride inspection, lube the chain, check the fluids and the fairing again just in case, then into it! :yes: :rockon:

[dogsnbikes]

Dont forget my pie. :yes:

So your the one who ate all the pies

[cowboyz]

who me? couldnt be!

[chanceyy]

ok the boy in blue has been out on his wee jaunt today .. currently sitting in taihape with a latte on his way home ..


here are some of the pics .....

[chanceyy]

ohh & lance a special one just for you :lol:

[yod]

ohh & lance a special one just for you :lol:

mrs macs! nice....

and pepper steak too! good choice :drool:

[chanceyy]

mrs macs! nice....

and pepper steak too! good choice :drool:

and i am sure that Al enjoyed every mouthful too ... :yes:

[cowboyz]

ohh & lance a special one just for you :lol:

fantastic.


mrs macs! nice....

and pepper steak too! good choice :drool:

Keep your beady eyes off. I reserved that.


and i am sure that Al enjoyed every mouthful too ... :yes:

huh???? what??? I've been duped!!!!!!!

[chanceyy]

fantastic.

Keep your beady eyes off. I reserved that.

huh???? what??? I've been duped!!!!!!!

laffing .. as you knew you would ... anyhow they are best eaten hot .. it would not have made it back to Ashurst in one piece so Al may as well have eaten it :yes: :sunny:

[cowboyz]

well I am going up to the garage to buy a pie now and I am not sharing.

[dogsnbikes]

huh???? what??? I've been duped!!!!!!!

Better for us that you have been duped rather than duplicated:dodge:

[yod]

Keep your beady eyes off. I reserved that.


i dunno about beady - definitely a bit piggy in the morning, especially if there was bourbon involved the night before....

[chanceyy]

Better for us that you have been duped rather than duplicated:dodge:

....Amen....

[chanceyy]

top of vinegar hill .. in failing light & crap looking weather

[ynot slow]

was in palmy queens bday and was in anza,they had an 96triumph for tender with about 115000k looked tidy too,for a moment thought stuff the car buy bike then got dig in ribs and told no,no,no,insurance for nother car.then on thursday went to do delivery for work and in the shed was a trumpy 1996 900 with 80000k(think he said 900)for $5000,absolute mint with all records of service,guys wife said don't sell but he's farming and no time to ride.

[dogsnbikes]

was in palmy queens bday and was in anza,they had an 96triumph for tender with about 115000k looked tidy too,for a moment thought stuff the car buy bike then got dig in ribs and told no,no,no,insurance for nother car.then on thursday went to do delivery for work and in the shed was a trumpy 1996 900 with 80000k(think he said 900)for $5000,absolute mint with all records of service,guys wife said don't sell but he's farming and no time to ride.

Yeah its a 1992/3 900 daytona first rego'd in 96 ex aussie very good motor as everything is oil injected as triumph went over the top in there early development of the modren triumph so its a bullet proof motor took it for a test ride and went well once out of town sluggish at low revres so carbs do need attention but you can replace the carbs with a injection unit which is cheaper than doing the carbs up but well worth the money at $4500 as that is what it was traded for :yes:

[Storm]

well I am going up to the garage to buy a pie now and I am not sharing.

So now that you're married, you think you can just let yourself go eh?
Eating all the pies...tsk,tsk,tsk

[yod]

so who wants to gimme a pillion to warkworth then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=104333773

come on 86, thats a 720 mile round trip - and you NEED to get that clock turning over!!

[86GSXR]

laffing .. as you knew you would ... anyhow they are best eaten hot .. it would not have made it back to Ashurst in one piece so Al may as well have eaten it :yes: :sunny:

The cat made me do it, I swear!

Home now and thawing out (again) good ride, half mission accomplished, report pending:yes:


so who wants to gimme a pillion to warkworth then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=104333773

come on 86, thats a 720 mile round trip - and you NEED to get that clock turning over!!

Hey, nice bike! Have you bought it???

[dogsnbikes]

so who wants to gimme a pillion to warkworth then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=104333773

come on 86, thats a 720 mile round trip - and you NEED to get that clock turning over!!


thats not a honda:dodge: the triumph doesn't have a pillion seat unless you enjoy a tight squeeze:innocent:

channceyy dont even think about it:shutup:

[yod]

Hey, nice bike! Have you bought it???

no but its a pretty good price - i've heard those engines handle a lot of kms without too many issues and i think most people have been put off this one cos of the high kms and the locality, just a pain i cant actually test ride the sucker!


thats not a honda:dodge: the triumph doesn't have a pillion seat unless you enjoy a tight squeeze:innocent:

channceyy dont even think about it:shutup:

:laugh: 2 up on the RZ all the way to warkworth?? no offense but i dont farkin think so!!



a lot less painless to just get it shipped than do a mission that far anyway (and probably cheaper too)








but do i really want a suzuki??

[Maha]

just a pain i cant actually test ride the sucker!

a lot less painless to just get it shipped than do a mission that far anyway (and probably cheaper too)

but do i really want a suzuki??

Could always make it a Friday trip Yod, test ride on the saturday, stay here the night, heaps of space, and go back to Palmy on the Sunday. Awesome price for an RF.... i live here but have not seen it around

[dogsnbikes]

:laugh: 2 up on the RZ all the way to warkworth?? no offense but i dont farkin think so!!



a lot less painless to just get it shipped than do a mission that far anyway (and probably cheaper too)

but do i really want a suzuki??

Wasn't reffering to the RZ just more towards the tight squeeze:shutup:

[cowboyz]

So now that you're married, you think you can just let yourself go eh?
Eating all the pies...tsk,tsk,tsk

well, when you have such fine physical conditioning as myself, you can afford to have some treats every now and then.


so who wants to gimme a pillion to warkworth then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=104333773

come on 86, thats a 720 mile round trip - and you NEED to get that clock turning over!!

buy and we are away. Ill 2 up you there anyday. (if your brave enough)



but do i really want a suzuki??

Yes. Yes you do.

[chanceyy]

Last set of pics ....

[chanceyy]

unless you enjoy a tight squeeze:innocent:

channceyy dont even think about it:shutup:

:whistle: :innocent: ohhh I thought about it :shutup: :killingme



Wasn't reffering to the RZ just more towards the tight squeeze:shutup:

actually the Rz is suprising comfy but not for a long trip .. but then I have not had the opportunity to compare it with the trumpy ................. yet .................. :Punk:

[dogsnbikes]

think someone needs too clean his shed:innocent:

[chanceyy]

think someone needs too clean his shed:innocent:

I have a few sheds :yes: :yes: cleaned out & ready for more bikes .... am sure that the gixxers will be really comfy in there :whistle:

[yod]

well, when you have such fine physical conditioning as myself, you can afford to have some treats every now and then.

ah yes, i know the feeling....:bs:


buy and we are away. Ill 2 up you there anyday. (if your brave enough)

how brave are you? how about i ride the 9 and you go pillion:rofl:

[86GSXR]

Last set of pics ....

Cool! And at least it's before 2 am this time lol.

I thought having exactly 500 miles as I arrived home just had to be a good omen!

Well, as reported, I needed to get 500 miles done before my first service. Triumph are very adamant about this for warranty purposes. And rightly so, they need to be sure all is done correctly so as to prevent future problems. I can live with this:yes:

So, a quick estimation of distance bought me to the conclusion that Waiouru
and back would just about do the trick, and after checking the aviation weather site (which reminds me, if anyone would like me to show you how to log on and interpret the data, let me know. It's up to the minute reports and forecasts, much more accurate than most other sources - mostly) it looked like east and south were out so Waiouru it was.

I thought I'd go via Vinegar Hill, just to add to the interest, keep off SH1, and also, it's highly recommended not to run the engine at constant speeds for too long while running in.

I finally got it together about 1130 and got on the road. My gear was still a bit damp from the night before, but luckily I had spare gloves so this wasn't a problem.

I headed to Feilding for fuel and a pie - and a latte of course:yes: On the way out, Vinegar Hill looked really bad, but further west looked pretty good.

So I headed out through Halcombe, such a good road this, and ended up on SH1, which wasn't what I really wanted due to the ever lurking danger.

Riding SH's can always be a bit risky, and nowhere near the fun of the back roads, but I had a pretty clear run to Mangaweka for a quick stop and a pic.

Another straightforward cruise to Taihape, and it was good to see so many admiring looks and comments on the bike:yes:

Just out of Taihape, I was overtaken by a boy racer in a little Nissan. We had a bit of fun all the way to Waiouru, but he had the advantage as I couldn't and wouldn't go above 6000 rpm.

It was getting pretty wet by the time I arrived and I was amused to see my tyres steaming in the puddles outside the pie shop:yes:

I reckon these Bridgestones are a damn good tyre so far. I've now done about 200 miles in the wet and they have been rock solid!

Anyway, I was immediately befriended by a real cute little cat who quickly persuaded me to share Cowboyz's pie - sorry Lance:yes: It was a bit dry anyway:yes:

I was feeling a bit shagged by this time and then it started to rain. And get colder.

Just then, a little kid told me what a nice bike I had, so that made me feel better.

So, back on the road southbound. Another stop at Taihape, and I was really starting to feel like a travelling vagabond. A quick coffee did the trick.

I decided to take the scenic route, so headed out down the twisty back road to Mangaweka. This is a great road, realy scenic, and plenty of good corners, but today it was wet and horrible, but still spectacular. I just meandered along enjoying giving the bike a workout, and was feeling really pleased that she was getting exactly what Triumph wanted. I'm still very much getting used to her, especially in wet shitty conditions, and I can't wait for the run in to progress further.

I got to Mangaweka and headed down to Vinegar Hill. The weather wasn't too bad out of the hills and it looked average once I got to the turnoff. So a quick pic and txt stop and it was into the hill. It was almost dark by this point, but that was Ok. As mentioned the headlights are bloody good, but I was VERY mindful of debris on the road, and took it easy.

Nowhere near as fun as the last time on this great piece of road, but never mind:yes:

Got to the end without incident, and headed home.

The engine is sounding really good now, the whole bike is coming together very well, clutch and gearbox are working smoothly, and that engine noise under acceleration is awesome. And that's still only up to 6000. She needs another 100 miles before she can go to 7000, and I'm certainly looking forward to hearing that! It's really good cruising along at 4000 or so and giving the throttle a quick twist, the entire thing just changes, giving out a rich deep bark and surging forward very positively.

I test rode a 04 gixxer thou a couple of months back, and doing the same thing gave out an instant punch, the Daytona is way smoother, if less instantaneous.

It will be interesting to explore the higher rpm regime and see what sort of response it gives under heavy throttle - cant wait:yes:

It will also be good to be able to use engine braking more effectively, and also to not have to change up so often.

I'm talking twisties here as it's distracting to have to change up, then back down for the next corner rather than just leave it in the lower gear. And the noise reverberating off those valley walls is just stunning:yes:

So, I made it home and guess what. The 500th mile appeared as I turned down my street - nice one:yes:

[cowboyz]

how brave are you? how about i ride the 9 and you go pillion:rofl:

arrghh.. yeah. Cant see that happening anytime in this lifetime.

[chanceyy]

nice ride report there Alistair ... I am interested in the aviation weather site ..

really nice feeling to have that first 500 miles under the belt now then ;)

so are your fingers tired yet ??? LOL .. that a few big write ups in the last few days

[86GSXR]

nice ride report there Alistair ... I am interested in the aviation weather site ..

really nice feeling to have that first 500 miles under the belt now then ;)

so are your fingers tired yet ??? LOL .. that a few big write ups in the last few days

I'm shattered dear lol. But, at least it's before midnight this time! But really, it's been bloody good to get to write the whole thing down, I don't think I'll get another new bike for awhile though - too much writing hehe:yes:

[yod]

arrghh.. yeah. Cant see that happening anytime in this lifetime.

:lol: really? and here's me thinking you'd jump at the chance :laugh:

nah...seriously tho, it'll be way easier to get it shipped - now i just have to decide whether i'm willing to buy it off the pics....and if so, at what price

[86GSXR]

:lol: really? and here's me thinking you'd jump at the chance :laugh:

nah...seriously tho, it'll be way easier to get it shipped - now i just have to decide whether i'm willing to buy it off the pics....and if so, at what price

Risky, but it seems genuine. I'd test it though! Take a day off?

[yod]

I'm shattered dear lol. But, at least it's before midnight this time! But really, it's been bloody good to get to write the whole thing down, I don't think I'll get another new bike for awhile though - too much writing hehe:yes:

well get yaself to bed and make sure all your gear is dried out cos tomorrow is supposed to be a smashing day, you better get that service done and get out on the road again!

[chanceyy]

I'm shattered dear lol. But, at least it's before midnight this time! But really, it's been bloody good to get to write the whole thing down, I don't think I'll get another new bike for awhile though - too much writing hehe:yes:


ahh the lack of stamina .. you might need to build on that hon .. & i would offer a massage ... on your hands .. but that would probably be misconstrued .. :innocent: :nya:

[chanceyy]

:lol: really? and here's me thinking you'd jump at the chance :laugh:

nah...seriously tho, it'll be way easier to get it shipped - now i just have to decide whether i'm willing to buy it off the pics....and if so, at what price


am sure one of the aucks crew will go have a nosy at it if you asked nicely .. at least they can give you an opinion on sound & how it runs .. etc

[86GSXR]

well get yaself to bed and make sure all your gear is dried out cos tomorrow is supposed to be a smashing day, you better get that service done and get out on the road again!

I wish the service was tomorrow, but it's Thursday and I was lucky to get in then!


ahh the lack of stamina .. you might need to build on that hon .. & i would offer a massage ... on your hands .. but that would probably be misconstrued .. :innocent: :nya:

Surely not:dodge: :yes:

And I have just done 500 in two days:gob:

[dogsnbikes]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1093681]I wish the service was tomorrow, but it's Thursday and I was lucky to get in then!
[QUOTE]

Thrusday good 86 you can help me move house :innocent:

[chanceyy]

Surely not:dodge: :yes:

And I have just done 500 in two days:gob:

:yes: probably so .. but who cares :lol:

hmm 500 in 2 days huh .. thats not that much is it ?? :dodge: :shutup:

[chanceyy]

Thrusday good 86 you can help me move house :innocent:

you can only have him in the morning .. cause he has to be home to let me see the beast .. & make me coffee .. (will be hanging out for one by then)

hehehehehe nice to see we have 86's social calendar booked


what time we meeting friday in linton ?

[dogsnbikes]

you can only have him in the morning .. cause he has to be home to let me see the beast .. & make me coffee .. (will be hanging out for one by then)

hehehehehe nice to see we have 86's social calendar booked


what time we meeting friday in linton ?

haha will let you know on thrusday if I can move heven and earth on thrusday I will have very(pc) little too move on friday am taking a load up tomorrow as the car is fully laden so may as well unload it at new house and do it once then its off to the naki to pick up my newly blinged trumpy:Punk:

[86GSXR]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1093681]I wish the service was tomorrow, but it's Thursday and I was lucky to get in then!
[QUOTE]

Thrusday good 86 you can help me move house :innocent:


you can only have him in the morning .. cause he has to be home to let me see the beast .. & make me coffee .. (will be hanging out for one by then)

hehehehehe nice to see we have 86's social calendar booked


what time we meeting friday in linton ?

Bike goes in at 9.00 Thurs, should be out 1030 - 1100.

[dogsnbikes]

Sweet we should get a load done by then.....then we can take both the trumpy's for a ride

[chanceyy]

haha will let you know on thrusday if I can move heven and earth on thrusday I will have very(pc) little too move on friday am taking a load up tomorrow as the car is fully laden so may as well unload it at new house and do it once then its off to the naki to pick up my newly blinged trumpy:Punk:

ok sweet let me know thurs nite .. cause its no trouble getting truck .. & if we can get it all moved pretty much in one load that means more time for riding .. also I have to get your chillybin back to you too ..

[dogsnbikes]

yeap if I can move all the house stuff and at least two bikes on thrusday I will be happy

[chanceyy]

yeap if I can move all the house stuff and at least two bikes on thrusday I will be happy

hmmm if you planning to do all that, will there be any bike time .. remember you have to be at house early am for recco ..

If you manage to get all that moved will it pretty much leave garage stuff to move ? cause there is a fair bit of that too

[dogsnbikes]

hmmm if you planning to do all that, will there be any bike time .. remember you have to be at house early am for recco ..

If you manage to get all that moved will it pretty much leave garage stuff to move ? cause there is a fair bit of that too

yeap I will get it done taking huge load up tomorrow and huge load up first thing on thrusday trust me Im a man I can multitask:Punk:

[chanceyy]

yeap I will get it done taking huge load up tomorrow and huge load up first thing on thrusday trust me Im a man I can multitask:Punk:

:killingme better not admit to that too loudly mate .. dunno any other men that can multi-task

ok I will text you thurs nite to see what the plan is, if ya shifted might have to get out on the bike fri .. wanna make the most of the last 5 days of leave so bike time every day

horses dunna come back til late sunday :yes:

[86GSXR]

Sweet we should get a load done by then.....then we can take both the trumpy's for a ride

Give us a txt thurs am Barry, and maybe pick me up from shop just after 9 if you're around?

[dogsnbikes]

yeap have to be at house at 8am for power recon.......so will be heading up there at 7am but will txt you on my way back when I get into cellfone range

[sarahtvet]

What a beautiful bike, I can see how the lashing rain and wind has not deterred you from getting connected with her whilst working on the 1000 miles til unleashing the beast!! Enjoy and I will try not to drool over the keyboard. lol

[cowboyz]

ohh. a newbie round the manawatu. watch out for the locals...........

[yod]

ohh. a newbie round the manawatu. watch out for the locals...........

we've already warned her about you....

[98tls]

:killingme better not admit to that too loudly mate .. dunno any other men that can multi-task
: OI.......im drinking woodstock whilst typing this so......:bleh:

[chanceyy]

OI.......im drinking woodstock whilst typing this so......:bleh:

better not be my woodstock ya drinking :dodge:

anyhow drinking does not count as multi - tasking :nya:

[chanceyy]

we've already warned her about you....

and you mate .. we know how fast the honda goes :yes:

welcome Sarah .. when does your bike arrive ??

[98tls]

better not be my woodstock ya drinking :dodge:

anyhow drinking does not count as multi - tasking :nya: Does to..........lift arm...open mouth..pour...swallow........jesus im incredible..:Punk:

[chanceyy]

Does to..........lift arm...open mouth..pour...swallow........jesus im incredible..:Punk:

ahh :yes: but you forgot to add typing .. so you drink put can down, so you can type one fingered .. :whistle: now if you could multi - task, you would have can in one hand & be speed typing with the other :shake: :finger:

[cowboyz]

oh right. thanks for that. I always forget the open mouth step. The things you learn on kiwibiker! Amazing......

[Storm]

But can ya hum or whistle as well as drinking, typing, and thinking about bikes and women?
THAT's the question :D:D

[yod]

But can ya hum or whistle as well as drinking, typing, and thinking about bikes and women?
THAT's the question :D:D

showoff....

[Storm]

I cant :) Thats why I asked :D:D

[98tls]

Drink enough B and ya can drink/speedtype/shag/and sleep all at the same time........if i remember rightly..............:innocent:

[98tls]

laffing ... so it be in ya dreams then .. cause if ya drink enough speed typing means that you can not be understood .. shagging is outta the question .. & sleep is mandatory ...

being old you might remember but you too also could be suffering dementia Go away you basterdizer of threads..............typical women...always gotta be right..............:shutup:

[98tls]

lmfao ... am a bastard you got that correct .. am not a typical woman, not always right & admit it ... now go back have another drink :Pokey: :nya: :shake: :finger: aww...our first row

[yod]

cut it out you two :nono:

[chanceyy]

cut it out you two :nono:

:Oops: sorry Jonno ... I have deleted my posts ...


:o

[98tls]

:killingme :killingme ...ohh is that what it is .......... :killingme :killingme




thought it was just fact :dodge: yea ok you win S............

[u4ea]

widows 1234
ready to knock
turn the clock
play school!!!!!!!

geeeeeesh and I thought this was about 86s third love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chanceyy]

widows 1234
ready to knock
turn the clock
play school!!!!!!!

geeeeeesh and I thought this was about 86s third love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laffing .. yeah the internet is a play school ...


it is about 86's 3rd love .. but it might be upgraded to his 1st soon ... :innocent:

:whistle:

[yod]

:Oops: sorry Jonno ... I have deleted my posts ...


:o

:laugh: hey i was only kidding mate....you guys can argue all ya like hehe

[yod]

it is about 86's 3rd love .. but it might be upgraded to his 1st soon ... :innocent:

:whistle:

i reckon it already is...500 MILES in 2 days in the wet?? now THATS commitment:laugh:

[98tls]

:laugh: hey i was only kidding mate....you guys can argue all ya like hehe we wasnt arguing mate........ive a woodie .......as in woodstock in the frdge thats very special to us both........its hers for sure,trouble is shes getting impatient but shes just gonna have ta wait.........will courier up the other 11 S but will bring that one in the panniers.......was gonna say bags but this lot would get outta hand...............:innocent:

[yod]

no worries - i prefer a bottle of bourbon and a bottle of lollie water for mixers meself - those premixed jobbies are too sweet for me (im sweet enuff already) :lol:

:rockon:

[86GSXR]

Ah, the eddies and currents of the human condition, fantastic:yes:

Well! What an amazing night Dog's and I just had! Been to the Naki where we met the most amazing Triumph man! A true motorcycle NIRVANA!

I learned more about motorcycle mechanics in 3 hrs than I could have in 3 years up there:yes:

Suffice to say, Dog's bike is back in the Manawatu and looks incredible!!!

Mine is due for first service in six hours time:shit: Better get to bed then:zzzz:

But really folks, this experience had to be seen to be believed:yes:

[cowboyz]

so now they are side by side, which one looks the best?


duck and run,.............................

[chanceyy]

Ah, the eddies and currents of the human condition, fantastic:yes:

Well! What an amazing night Dog's and I just had! Been to the Naki where we met the most amazing Triumph man! A truly incredible motorcycle nirvana.

I learned more about motorcycle mechanics in 3 hrs than I could have in 3 years up there:yes:

Suffice to say, Dog's bike is back in the Manawatu and looks incredible!!!

Mine is due for first service in six hours time:shit: Better get to bed then:zzzz:

But really folks, this experience had to be seen to be believed:yes:



and today is another day .. so 86 which one is now your first love ... one of the gixxers or the trumpy .... & when will yours go to opanake for its bling ... :shutup:

will text you on way home .. can not wait to see the beast .. & a coffee ..



we wasnt arguing mate........ive a woodie .......as in woodstock in the frdge thats very special to us both........its hers for sure,trouble is shes getting impatient but shes just gonna have ta wait.........will courier up the other 11 S but will bring that one in the panniers.......was gonna say bags but this lot would get outta hand...............:innocent:

nah mate .. no arguement .. & can not deny facts ... I am a bastard .. but it upset some pplz sensibilities & this is only the internet ...ffs

impatient mate .. :killingme only been waiting about 6 months already whats another 9 months :killingme

its you that has to put up with the ribbing from ya mates about a can sitting in ya fridge all polished with muh name on it ...

[86GSXR]

so now they are side by side, which one looks the best?


duck and run,.............................

They are equally as beautiful:yes: (gee, I should have been a politician):rockon: :yes:


and today is another day .. so 86 which one is now your first love ... one of the gixxers or the trumpy .... & when will yours go to opanake for its bling ... :shutup:

will text you on way home .. can not wait to see the beast .. & a coffee ..




nah mate .. no arguement .. & can not deny facts ... I am a bastard .. but it upset some pplz sensibilities & this is only the internet ...ffs

impatient mate .. :killingme only been waiting about 6 months already whats another 9 months :killingme

its you that has to put up with the ribbing from ya mates about a can sitting in ya fridge all polished with muh name on it ...


The gixxer's are beautiful in the way only gixxer's can be:yes:

Wish I could say more, but I'm due in 55 mins - standby lol

Looking forward to seein you back in the Manawatu - Jug's on:yes: :sunny:

[chanceyy]

They are equally as beautiful:yes: (gee, I should have been a politician):rockon: :yes:




The gixxer's are beautiful in the way only gixxer's can be:yes:

Wish I could say more, but I'm due in 55 mins - standby lol

Looking forward to seein you back in the Manawatu - Jug's on:yes: :sunny:


definately diplomatic ...

looking forward to being back in the Manawatu too .. having serious bike withdrawls ..

sweet will text you when i get close ... ;)

[yod]

so...anyone got a plan for a ride this weekend??

where's that kwaka rider...isn't this his job?

edit: btw, weather is looking best out west - other side of the ranges is crap....

[cowboyz]

manfield this weekend. going to watch the bumble bee go round in circles. You want to come over?

[yod]

manfield this weekend. going to watch the bumble bee go round in circles. You want to come over?

when, how, who, what time, etc

[cowboyz]

sat, ride over on bike, Dhunt is racing in the actrix series, time still to be decided.

[yod]

sold

lemme guess meet at ashhurst mobil and head out the colyton road?

[cowboyz]

ok. if you want to. or you could just come round to my place. Meanie is coming over maybe, just work out timing with David.

[yod]

ffs....shoudl be out on the bike right now...look at the farkin weather!

[cowboyz]

tell me about it

[chanceyy]

well thanks to the boy in blue on the gold :yes: ( its more gold than yellow .. pics did not do her justice)beast for the escort back into the magnificant Manawatu .. as I was held up behind a few trucks & in desperate need of a pee stop in Taihape, Al decided to ride to met me since I was still a wee way out from Vinegar hill .. met at bottom of mangaweka hill ... with a cop on my ass was good to see Al doing respectable speeds


decided to negotiate the hill & turn off the main road so BJ could have a run while I checked out the beast .. & have a sit on her ..

what can I say .. up she is sexy as hell lots of curves & a wide ass .. can totally relate to the wide ass ... more cushing for the pushing ... oopss I mean ..... :shit:

then it was fun with Al escorting me back to his place for the much needed coffee .. watching him counter steer .. rapid acceleration (yeah yeah yeah .. that fuel injection works well against a diesel 4x4) .. honestly driving absolutely cracking up knowing Al was having a blast out there ... :killingme

well its official .. I am back in the Manawatu .. was awesome seeing the bike Al .. thanks for the escort mate .. can not wait for a pillion ride on the beast .. or to test ride the Gixxer in the garage :innocent:

now for some serious bike riding time over the next 5 days til my annuals are over :yes:

[86GSXR]

Hi everyone:yes:

I thought I'd provide an update in the journey I'm having with me new bike:yes:

Yesterday was a quiet one. As mentioned, I'd finished the 500 miles required before first service the previous night.

I really enjoyed this experience, and it's been great to see all the 'firsts' happening for both the bike and myself.

Although, I was quite happy to have completed the first 500, as at least half of it was done in the wet and cold.

My gear has held up well, with the exception of my gloves and my left boot is letting in a bit of water. But a Pac n Save bag dealt to that surprisingly well:yes:

Yesterday started off quietly as I really NEEDED to clean the bike. It was absolutely filthy, and I wanted to get rid of that corrosive dirt as soon as I could. So, I spent a quiet couple of hours just getting into all the places I could and giving her a good wash down, lube, and general exploration.

Well, I'm impressed. The build quality is supurb, with so much thought and attention going into the design of all parts of the whole. I noticed a few electrical components had been made in Spain, and apparantly the most fail prone are the German ones!

The whole machine just oozes (modern) character. Ok, so a few panels don't quite line up, the rear cover requires an 'interesting' technique to fit correctly, you can't check the coolant level without unscrewing the seat (another interesting arrangement), I'd love an oil sightglass, an air temperature gauge would be nice, and it would be great to adjust the throttle cable without taking the tank off, the rpm gauge is a little boring, but really, that's all part of it.

I'm looking forward to getting the fairings off and having a look around, as it's really tightly cowled and not easy to peek inside. But the fairings, esecially the top one and the windscreen really do the job aerodynamically, and there is very little buffeting or wind noise at open road speeds, and as mentioned elsewhere, the sensation of speed is minimal.

Make no mistake though, this thing is fast, smooth, and slippery. It's very easy to be lulled into a false sense of security in the cruise, and on the main highways, the speedo needs regular scanning. I'm actually quite chuffed that everything is in imperial units, it just seems somehow more 'British':yes:

I think this one may have been originally destined for the British or US market maybe, and although I am told that I can probably change it all to metric, I don't think I will.

So, after the clean, I couldn't resist a quick trip around the block and 15 miles later I thought I had better put it away or I might get told off by Triumph lol.

So I decided to take one of the gixxer's for a spin instead, and as I was warming her up, I really couldn't help thinking that you can't beat the early gixxer profile for sheer poetry of design. It's lean, mean, and still a stunning looking bike.

But wow, what a difference in ride experience. I felt really cramped and low to the road, but after a few km's I found the position again, and just enjoyed.

Dog's and I had arranged to take the trailer up to the Naki to pick up Dog's Daytona which has been up there for an inspection and service, a groom, and a bit of bling. We hit the road about 6, and arrived in Opunaki just after 8. Here we were greeted by one hell of a nice guy and his son who run a specialist Triumph tune and service workshop. Well, this had to be one of the most enlightening experiences I've had in a long time and three hours later, fed and coffeed we loaded Barry's bike onto the trailer and finally arrived back in Palmerston about 2.30 am this morning.

If there are any Triumph owners reading this who want to find out more about the stunning service and expertise we were treated to last night, feel free to pm me or Dog's for more details.

My bike was due in at 9 this morning for it's first service and I actually made it out the door and down to the shop. An hour, a few question and answer sessions later, I had her back and headed to Feilding for a coffee and chill out.

Around this time I discovered that Chanceyy was in Turangi on the way home. Hmmm, this will be a good chance to escort her back to the Manawatu and get some of those much needed miles up.

It's a nice day, and Vinegar Hill should be quite rideable. So off I headed and was soon zipping down the straight into Waituna West. Watch it guys if you're going through there, the stone surface is a bit loose on the first uphill corner and I bounced around a fair bit. I stopped and discovered quite a few stones stuck by tar into my rear tyre. They had caused a bit of rear skipping, so I removed them and continued on. It's only that one bit for some reason, maybe it has been resealed recently.

I met Chancey just north of Mangaweka and it was time for a catch up, yak, walk for BJ, and mutual Daytona admiration:yes:

Then back over the hill, and I'm just onto the first of the uphill twisty when the 600th mile turned over. Great, I can now go to 7000 rpm, and took the opportunity immediately! Well, this was just what was needed on these corners and it was very handy to be able to power up without changing up, then down in rapid succession. I was able to use engine braking much more effectively, and therefore have more attention free to concentrate on the road, instead of the engine and gearbox. On the straight, 7000 rpm proved quite capable:yes:

The power delivery is smooth and very strong without being brutal, and I never felt in danger from the rear losing traction while powering out of corners. The potential was there of course, but those Bridgestone BT 010's really are a good strong road tyre and in fact are only one of three "approved" tyre types for this model Daytona. The others being the Pirelli Dragon Evo, and the Metzeler MEZ3.

So back to my place for a coffee and another chat, and 632 miles done!

At 800 miles I can go to 8000 rpm not above that until 1000 miles, and that is the end of the official run in period. Although I was reliably informed last night that the motor won't really be truly bedded in until 3000 miles have passed and I will heed that advice and feel satisfied that this bike has been truly well treated in the correct manner.

I'm just rapt that I've had the opportunity to own and run in one of the worlds legendary machines, and I've (hopefully) done this in the way in which it was intended. I've not gone above the recommended engine speeds, I've managed to avoid long periods at constant rpm, and I've been very aware of the need to give her plenty of power variation whilst keeping within the restrictions applicable at the time.

At this time, the 05 955i is the last of the Daytona's, but word has it that there may be another in the not so distant future.

Hope so:yes:

[chanceyy]

hell of a write up there Al .. excellent job .. & thanks again gave me the real warm fuzzies to be escorted back like that ... esp the laff moments :yes:


bet them fingers are worn out now .. ready for a massage :innocent:

[cowboyz]

and here I was stuck at work all day... wanna swap??

[Meanie]

and here I was stuck at work all day... wanna swap??

You call golfing work :bleh:

[cowboyz]

hey! I wasn't golfing... I was drinking...........

[yod]

yeah i've had it with work this week - quite happy to get on the viffer and f*ck offski....

[yod]

You call golfing work :bleh:

ordered that helmet yet?

[chanceyy]

yeah i've had it with work this week - quite happy to get on the viffer and f*ck offski....

no work this week .. & half of next .. just pity its not a 3 day working week & 4 day weekend permantently .. gotta keep working to pay for bikes LOL

[Meanie]

ordered that helmet yet?

Na thought i would buy one when i get my new bike, trying to save

[yod]

Na thought i would buy one when i get my new bike, trying to save

tell me about it....thats me for the next 2 months too so i can upgrade the viffer, but i might not hold out that long :lol: plenty of RFs out there at good prices....

[86GSXR]

hell of a write up there Al .. excellent job .. & thanks again gave me the real warm fuzzies to be escorted back like that ... esp the laff moments :yes:


bet them fingers are worn out now .. ready for a massage :innocent:

Thanks Sandra, it was my pleasure:yes: Damn right on the fingers, the next time I get a new bike I'll hire a typist:gob:


and here I was stuck at work all day... wanna swap??

Nah, I think I'll just resign and ride bikes around all day:yes: One problem tho.......:yes:



You call golfing work :bleh:

Hmmm, on second thoughts ........


yeah i've had it with work this week - quite happy to get on the viffer and f*ck offski....

Hey Yod - it's a great feeling mate lol

[chanceyy]

Thanks Sandra, it was my pleasure:yes: Damn right on the fingers, the next time I get a new bike I'll hire a typist:gob:

Nah, I think I'll just resign and ride bikes around all day:yes: One problem tho.......:yes:
Hmmm, on second thoughts ........

Hey Yod - it's a great feeling mate lol


laffing a touch typist work for ya :shutup:

mate we would all love to resign & ride bikes all day .. sighsss

[86GSXR]

tell me about it....thats me for the next 2 months too so i can upgrade the viffer, but i might not hold out that long :lol: plenty of RFs out there at good prices....

DO IT! :yes:

[chanceyy]

now your gonna be a bad influence on us all ... :nono:

something special bout new bikes huh .. ;)

[yod]

now your gonna be a bad influence on us all ... :nono:

something special bout new bikes huh .. ;)


yup...i'll come home with a new bike and tell mrs yod it's all Al's fault....:laugh:

[chanceyy]

yup...i'll come home with a new bike and tell mrs yod it's all Al's fault....:laugh:


nods .. for sum funny reason .. a new bike is starting to have a nice ring to it .. man that trumpy sounded blardy noice ;)

[Storm]

So we'll all bump into each other at the lotto shop this sat, when we are "arranging finance" for all these dream bikes then? ::D:D:D:D:D:D:)

[yod]

:lol: yep, you got it....

[cowboyz]

no point in buying a lotto ticket this week. I already brought the winning ticket.

[86GSXR]

now your gonna be a bad influence on us all ... :nono:

something special bout new bikes huh .. ;)


yup...i'll come home with a new bike and tell mrs yod it's all Al's fault....:laugh:


So we'll all bump into each other at the lotto shop this sat, when we are "arranging finance" for all these dream bikes then? ::D:D:D:D:D:D:)


no point in buying a lotto ticket this week. I already brought the winning ticket.

Oh God yes, the finance. Well I don't mind saying that the cost of a new bike was pretty frightening all right. I've never made a purchase this big (apart from the house) and I've broken a cardinal rule of financial smarts which is to never borrow on a depreciating asset. Tho, I doubt that this bike will depreciate too much (unless I keep hitting rocks that is).

Still, it's worth it for the sheer bloody pleasure it gives. And let's face it, we only live once and life is here to be enjoyed. And it's highly likely that future generations won't be able to ride around on machines like we do because there won't be anything left to fuel em! So enjoy while we have the chance I say.

[chanceyy]

Oh God yes, the finance. Well I don't mind saying that the cost of a new bike was pretty frightening all right. I've never made a purchase this big (apart from the house) and I've broken a cardinal rule of financial smarts which is to never borrow on a depreciating asset. Tho, I doubt that this bike will depreciate too much (unless I keep hitting rocks that is).

Still, it's worth it for the sheer bloody pleasure it gives. And let's face it, we only live once and life is here to be enjoyed. And it's highly likely that future generations won't be able to ride around on machines like we do because there won't be anything left to fuel em! So enjoy while we have the chance I say.

pretty true there Al ... will wait til the full license is achieved though .. then it will be fun testing out quite a few machines .. as you know I have a few ideas but depends on how they ride

see you in a hour ;)

[yod]

oh man...another decent day for a ride and I'm stuck working...

so who's been/going out today? go on, rub me nose it in...

[cowboyz]

dont tell your boss you are working, he might come to expect it........

[chanceyy]

oh man...another decent day for a ride and I'm stuck working...

so who's been/going out today? go on, rub me nose it in...


nods it was a great day .. Al was prob the only one on the bike .. rode down to shannon & we drove back to linton in horse truck & helped dogs move house .. definate wind chill factor out there ...

rock on tomorrow .. just went out & started Betsy, could not resist a 100 meter dash up the road .. with no gear it sure was cold but damn it felt great .. .. now counting down the hours & weather looks great .. but might have to have a few thermal layers on .. :yes:

[yod]

you coming up to manfeild?

[chanceyy]

you coming up to manfeild?

ohh hell :yes:

but prob not meeting at ashurst ... see you there ...

can not wait to try Dogs new playground on the bike ;) ....

[Meanie]

Oh God yes, the finance. Well I don't mind saying that the cost of a new bike was pretty frightening all right. I've never made a purchase this big (apart from the house) and I've broken a cardinal rule of financial smarts which is to never borrow on a depreciating asset. Tho, I doubt that this bike will depreciate too much (unless I keep hitting rocks that is).

Still, it's worth it for the sheer bloody pleasure it gives. And let's face it, we only live once and life is here to be enjoyed. And it's highly likely that future generations won't be able to ride around on machines like we do because there won't be anything left to fuel em! So enjoy while we have the chance I say.
Well said Alister thats what ive been trying to tell the missus every time i bring home a test ride :shit: