Ashhurst ride report, 22 July, for everyone else.

[cowboyz]

With Meanie new machine hanging round the garage we needed to get it out on the road and the weather looked good so thought it would be rude not to.

Didnt really have a plan cause who needs one but had a thought of heading up the valley.

went down to the cafe at 10 and Meanie was there on the ZG14 and GarryH had shown up on a X-something. Yamaha. Chatted for a while and Dogs went flying past - assumed he was off for gas. Then 86 showed up. Got a text from Yod saaying he was still in bed so it looked like 5 for the day.

When Dogs came back the air was on the wrong side of the tyre with canvas showing so thinking that probably wouldnt be good riding we dropped his bike at meanies place and 2up to palmytown to pickup one of the spare gixxers. i think Dogs just really wanted a ride on the ZG.

Called by Yods to find it locked up like fort knox so off round to 86s and a jump start and the old girl 750 sparked into life.

Off through feilding for a gas stop (anyone paying attention this is now like 5 stops in 20km) and then we were sorted - kinda.

Off out the back of feilding towards vinegar hill and ye of little faith thought we were going the wrong way. Wound round a few backroads for a bit before finding vinegar hill. Road was dry and it was good times.

Out to Manaweka for coffee and the 9 was handling like a pack of shit so checked tyres to find 20 psi in the front. Fixed that and made a world of difference (as it would)

Out through mangawekas towards kimbolton and the road was real dodgy. Pace dropped right off as we rode through the starting of a snow. Wishing the heated handgrips on the ZG were on every other bike there meanie seemed happy and toasty while the rest of our fingers were freezzing.

Stopped in Kimbolton (how can you go past) for hot chips and chocolate before heading back out into the cold towards dogs place. Had a look at the up and coming track bike and a couple of 250s he has lying round the place and loaded the gixxer up on the trailer to bring back to town.

Pretty uneventful ride home. Weather improved and we never actually got rained on dispite the threat several times.

Another good day out.

[chanceyy]

good write up there cowboyz ..its handy having extra bikes in the garage :whistle: & she woulda needed a run :yes:

[86GSXR]

Very good day out chaps. It helps having a spare bike or two for those little ooops moments, such as canvas tyres eh. Well done Barry for getting the max out of that one tho :yes:

Meanies new bike - very impressive :rockon:

Yes, there were a couple of 'deviations' enroute, but this is one of the themes and happens to everyone I believe.

Loved the leg over Vinegar Hill, that was great as the roads were dry and safe enough to get a bit of pace going.

Also great to see the Gixxer being put through her paces, nice one Barry!

A little chilly in the snow, but it was great getting all those different conditions.

Garry H was going well in the wet, I was too scared I'd drop my bike - ouch.

[dogsnbikes]

Well did the climb up the hill text cheak one from cowboyz leaving ashurst at 10 am sweet text back then its leaving ashurst at 1030 cool must be a cowboyz organised ride :innocent: can only mean a interesting day ahead get into ashurst fuel up of to cafe to meet up with everyone just to relise there is less rubber on the rear than I first thought :shutup:ok plan is to ride the gixxer cool still has two wheels drop my bike of at meanies O fuk now I am a pillion :shit:never done that before at least it was a brand new bike :yes:and thinking just how does one climb on the back of it like there wasn't a ladder guess the nerves where starting to show there face but must admit it was rather comfortable on the back just needed a throttle too play with though once that was sorted of to 86 place to get the old gixxer out and was told cant use the other one as it had just been cleaned....well we got it going of to fuel up out through feilding a couple of back roads and into vinger hill yippee and on a bike I had never ridden before didnt take long to learn just twist that throttle and give if heaps had alot fun and reduced 86's chicken strips on the ol'e girl and stopping for coffee at mangweka and then of through the back roads only stopping to remove a tree of the road and on to kimbolton to warm up cowboyz hands ( ghee boy you should use your throttle and levers more ):shutup:then of home thru the loose metal silage mud and road kill the gixxer kept a good pace and loaded her on the trailer and bring her home now just have to pick the trumpy up from ashurst

So many thanks to meanie for the pillion seat my first time ever and the extra 100kilo's must of change the handling somewhat :yes:

And Many thanks to 86 for the gixxer today she is a great bike for her age and was alot of fun

I had a great day and will be looking forward to the next ride in 3 weeks :Punk:

[cowboyz]

fairly slippery on some patches out there it was but vinegar hill can always be relied on for some action entertainment. had heaps of fun chasing you through there. Found top gear on a striaght where I thought that mellow yellow was going to get away............ he he .

[86GSXR]

fairly slippery on some patches out there it was but vinegar hill can always be relied on for some action entertainment. had heaps of fun chasing you through there. Found top gear on a striaght where I thought that mellow yellow was going to get away............ he he .

Yep, that was one of the classic moments of this ride all right. Here I was, having just overtaken my own bike and thinking I was all alone when Whoof, this green blur went past leaving me :gob: Nice one :Punk:

[dogsnbikes]

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Had a look at the up and coming track bike and a couple of 250s he has lying round the place and loaded the gixxer up on the trailer to bring back to town.
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one we will get you sitting on a honda 250 :dodge:

[chanceyy]

Yep, that was one of the classic moments of this ride all right. Here I was, having just overtaken my own bike and thinking I was all alone when Whoof, this green blur went past leaving me :gob: Nice one :Punk:

ahhh & how long before testosterone kicked in & you overtook again ??? :shutup:

[86GSXR]

There was none of that. Everyone just carried on up the hill, until it started snowing and then we all slowed down in case we fell off and ruined the day :mellow:

[chanceyy]

There was none of that. Everyone just carried on up the hill, until it started snowing and then we all slowed down in case we fell off and ruined the day :mellow:

glad to hear it hon :yes:.. it sure would have been a bugger .. so it was cold then huh ;) .. wonder if cowboyz has my second set of gloves still :lol:

[yod]

:yawn:

what time is it?

[Meanie]

Was it cold, i cant say as i noticed with my heated hand grips on medium and screen wound right up:woohoo:. Thought it might have been when i saw the snow flakes coming down. It was a pleasnt stroll on the new concours or as cowboyz pointed out the ZG14, only being allowed to run up to 4000 rpm untill its run in i havnt been able to unleash it yet, dont know if i need to
Good to see a few of us out again i only expected it to be myself and cowboyz but ended up Garry H, Cowboyz, Alister, Dogs and myself
I must confess however i am feeling a little coffee logged after so many stops which about 90 percent of are instigated by cowboyz needing a smoke, hot chocolate or just to warm up :dodge:
Awesome day even after a late start and it was good to see a couple of good ol bikes still in the mix Bling to you Al for loaning Barry one of your bikes for the day, he picked up his bike from my place still smiling
Looking forward to the next one

[Meanie]

:yawn:

what time is it?

You out of your nightie yet :zzzz:

[sarahtvet]

Yep, that was one of the classic moments of this ride all right. Here I was, having just overtaken my own bike and thinking I was all alone when Whoof, this green blur went past leaving me :gob: Nice one :Punk:

Well Ali you know Lance likes to be infront when he is not using slicks in the wet:yes:

Sounds like you all had a good time :ride:and dealing with the minor hiccups at the start are what it's all about. Snow:cold: well at least it didnt rain loads and you had some good dry roads.

Meanie, the bike sounds fab and as it is not a pillion virgin I might have to sweet talk you into a ride when I get back, should be run in by then too:yes:
I will trade you a spin on the Honda when it arrives:ride:

Hey Dogs, nice that you are back out and about, sorry about the tyre but I am sure the GSXR enjoyed another fun day out.

Great write up Cowboyz, I see you are still freezing those parts that everybody else has snug and warm, have to sort that out methinks!!!

Great to hear the news from good ol palmie and look forward to seeing you all again soon...LOL

[cowboyz]

Well Ali you know Lance likes to be infront when he is not using slicks in the wet:yes:

Sounds like you all had a good time :ride:and dealing with the minor hiccups at the start are what it's all about. Snow:cold: well at least it didnt rain loads and you had some good dry roads.

yep, roads were actually pretty good. considering. Maybe we should have headed out east though. it was only under the hills in the shelter where the roads were a bit dodgey

Meanie, the bike sounds fab and as it is not a pillion virgin I might have to sweet talk you into a ride when I get back, should be run in by then too:yes:
I will trade you a spin on the Honda when it arrives:ride:
Someone getting the short end of the stick.........
Hey Dogs, nice that you are back out and about, sorry about the tyre but I am sure the GSXR enjoyed another fun day out.
was good to see the old girl out and about again. But when you get back have a quiet whisper in 86s ear about turning it into a track bike...........
Great write up Cowboyz, I see you are still freezing those parts that everybody else has snug and warm, have to sort that out methinks!!!
I actually wasnt cold. Just the fingers. And I had two pairs of gloves on. Might have to look at some heated hand grips. I know where there is a good set, I am just waiting for him to go to work.

Great to hear the news from good ol palmie and look forward to seeing you all again soon...LOL

we awit you return.

[cowboyz]

glad to hear it hon :yes:.. it sure would have been a bugger .. so it was cold then huh ;) .. wonder if cowboyz has my second set of gloves still :lol:

yep I have thanks. Have you got a third?

[chanceyy]

yep I have thanks. Have you got a third?

lucky for me i do .. but would be nice to change them once they get damp:yes:

[cowboyz]

That would be nice. Yes.

[yod]

got on the RF about 2 this arvo and shot out the colyton road and halcombe hill and back....tried the new leathers for the first time on the RF...still a bit tight but nice to be able to rip the throttle open in the lower gears without fear of sliding off the back.....i think i have a new top speed but didnt have much time to check the speedo :lol: will have to try again once i got the gps back :lol:

[chanceyy]

got on the RF about 2 this arvo and shot out the colyton road and halcombe hill and back....tried the new leathers for the first time on the RF...still a bit tight but nice to be able to rip the throttle open in the lower gears without fear of sliding off the back.....i think i have a new top speed but didnt have much time to check the speedo :lol:

sounds great there jonno .. gotta love that xtra power huh ;)


will have to try again once i got the gps back :lol:
Still on Betsy .. can I borrow it for the 4th Aug ride ? I can organise to drop it back to you this week if you like .. at mo still on Betsy, have not checked speeds coming back on sat yet .. but she is switched off ;)

[yod]

sounds great there jonno .. gotta love that xtra power huh ;)

umm....yep...you could say that



Still on Betsy .. can I borrow it for the 4th Aug ride ? I can organise to drop it back to you this week if you like .. at mo still on Betsy, have not checked speeds coming back on sat yet .. but she is switched off ;)

yeah no worries, no hurry mate

what's/where's the August 4th ride?

[cowboyz]

dont tell me there was a thread on kiwibiker and you missed it?

Oh yeah, you werent "at work" today..............


4th aug. run down wellington way. Should be good but I wont be there cause I will already be in wellington.

[yod]

Oh yeah, you werent "at work" today..............
yes i was....but its not my fault the pncc blew themselves up....


4th aug. run down wellington way. Should be good but I wont be there cause I will already be in wellington.
cool...i get to lead again....:rockon: until 86 gets an itchy right hand

[Meanie]

That would be nice. Yes.
He he he he i think she might be hinting she wants them back. Oh yea dont you still have my sander and a black helmet :yes:




cool...i get to lead again....:rockon: until 86 gets an itchy right hand
Only until i get a whole lot more confident on the concours, may take a while though

[cowboyz]

He he he he i think she might be hinting she wants them back.
oh, really. bummer. I quite liked them.........

Oh yea dont you still have my sander and a black helmet :yes:

You know where they are. You have walked past them 50 times ...............

cool...i get to lead again....:rockon: until 86 gets an itchy right hand
Only until i get a whole lot more confident on the concours, may take a while though[/QUOTE]
See what happens when I am not around. The whole order of things has been messed up.

[chanceyy]

yeah no worries, no hurry mate

what's/where's the August 4th ride?

Cheers mate .. & best you check out the rides thread & calendar might give you a hint or so ...



cool...i get to lead again....:rockon: until 86 gets an itchy right hand

maybe but dunna count on it ... esp if garry comes ;) ..... however its not a flat out ride .. more of a cruisey pace .. trying to drag some more ppl outta the woodwork ...

however am thinking that you might be able to post a google map thingy of the route I was contemplating ..:yes:


He he he he i think she might be hinting she wants them back. Oh yea dont you still have my sander and a black helmet :yes:
Only until i get a whole lot more confident on the concours, may take a while though

you might be thinking right ;) .. :gob:so I might have lost them foreva ..

& once I get confident & faster .. Betsy might find a few extra horse power & lead ya all :killingme yeah i know fantasy .. we can all dream :scooter:



See what happens when I am not around. The whole order of things has been messed up. nah not messy .. everyone will sort out that natural order of things once riding .. but its not the same without you trying to lead us all astray :nya:

[Mumbles]

I want to come out with you lot, but dont get to check KB often... can someone PM me before a ride so I can try to get time off from the family to come out.... the ZXR crys at me every morning and night when I come home, it wants to get out.... and so do I

:clap:

[chanceyy]

I want to come out with you lot, but dont get to check KB often... can someone PM me before a ride so I can try to get time off from the family to come out.... the ZXR crys at me every morning and night when I come home, it wants to get out.... and so do I

:clap:

check out calendar & this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54019)

will pm you as well ;)

be good to see you there

[cowboyz]

I want to come out with you lot, but dont get to check KB often... can someone PM me before a ride so I can try to get time off from the family to come out.... the ZXR crys at me every morning and night when I come home, it wants to get out.... and so do I

:clap:

You will have to get that ZX out on an ashhurst ride. We are being out-manned by the triumphs.

[86GSXR]

Well I went for a nice little ride today. Due to some extremely efficient time management I finished work early and decided to go for a short spin out to Feilding for a much needed latte. It was quite cold so after I'd warmed up I thought I'd take the long way round via the back road behind Feilding - Cheltenham - Colyton and back.

However, after getting into the mood behind Feilding, I decided to carry on past the 'point of confusion' on yesterdays ride and see where that road went. It turned out to be a great stretch through Stanway,Tokorangi and down to the Rangitikei river. I've checked the map and it looks like it would make part of a great ride out to Fordell, Hunterville, Vinegar Hill way one day.

[cowboyz]

good stuff. have to line that up one day. I off busy for the next few weeks so looks like I am out of action but the time is coming.........

[yod]

Well I went for a nice little ride today. Due to some extremely efficient time management I finished work early and decided to go for a short spin out to Feilding for a much needed latte. It was quite cold so after I'd warmed up I thought I'd take the long way round via the back road behind Feilding - Cheltenham - Colyton and back.

However, after getting into the mood behind Feilding, I decided to carry on past the 'point of confusion' on yesterdays ride and see where that road went. It turned out to be a great stretch through Stanway,Tokorangi and down to the Rangitikei river. I've checked the map and it looks like it would make part of a great ride out to Fordell, Hunterville, Vinegar Hill way one day.

bugger....i got away about 1:30 and took the RF out feilding way and on through halcombe as well, came home about half 3. I thought of texting some people but i just assumed everybody would be working....

[chanceyy]

Well I went for a nice little ride today. Due to some extremely efficient time management I finished work early and decided to go for a short spin out to Feilding for a much needed latte. It was quite cold so after I'd warmed up I thought I'd take the long way round via the back road behind Feilding - Cheltenham - Colyton and back.

However, after getting into the mood behind Feilding, I decided to carry on past the 'point of confusion' on yesterdays ride and see where that road went. It turned out to be a great stretch through Stanway,Tokorangi and down to the Rangitikei river. I've checked the map and it looks like it would make part of a great ride out to Fordell, Hunterville, Vinegar Hill way one day.

well the weather certainly lent itself to getting out & about today hon, sounds like a great ride .. am hoping weds weather holds out .. day off (since working sat) & methinks the bike is calling me to head out for a wee blat .. more cornering practice .. ;)

[chanceyy]

bugger....i got away about 1:30 and took the RF out feilding way and on through halcombe as well, came home about half 3. I thought of texting some people but i just assumed everybody would be working....

hmm a few of the aucks crew are heading down this part of the island soon & wanna head out on some pearler roads we have down this way .. just waiting for confirmation of when they are about .. so you guys who might be able to sneak a few hours off during the day might be able to lead them astray .. unless its the weekend & cowboyz can ...

[Meanie]

Well I went for a nice little ride today. Due to some extremely efficient time management I finished work early and decided to go for a short spin out to Feilding for a much needed latte. It was quite cold so after I'd warmed up I thought I'd take the long way round via the back road behind Feilding - Cheltenham - Colyton and back.

However, after getting into the mood behind Feilding, I decided to carry on past the 'point of confusion' on yesterdays ride and see where that road went. It turned out to be a great stretch through Stanway,Tokorangi and down to the Rangitikei river. I've checked the map and it looks like it would make part of a great ride out to Fordell, Hunterville, Vinegar Hill way one day.
I knew that road was a good one :shutup:

[Meanie]

hmm a few of the aucks crew are heading down this part of the island soon & wanna head out on some pearler roads we have down this way .. just waiting for confirmation of when they are about .. so you guys who might be able to sneak a few hours off during the day might be able to lead them astray .. unless its the weekend & cowboyz can ...

Go cowboyz and get them Jaffas lost :rofl:

[sarahtvet]

we awit you return.

Me too:yes:

Track bike, um nice idea but methinks 86 might go very bloody deaf if I start suggesting that he lets me take one of his babies out on the track:shutup:

He did say that it was good to see it put through it's paces by Dogs. I see that Gixxer as a battlescarred, fast and furious warhorse. If the missus is into sci fantasy ask her about Eddings and Farran and she may be able to give you an idea.

Glad you didnt get too hypothermic then:doctor: but maybe Meanie better keep a grip on his grips:laugh:

Looking forward to some fun in september :ride:

[sarahtvet]

Well I went for a nice little ride today. Due to some extremely efficient time management I finished work early and decided to go for a short spin out to Feilding for a much needed latte. It was quite cold so after I'd warmed up I thought I'd take the long way round via the back road behind Feilding - Cheltenham - Colyton and back.

However, after getting into the mood behind Feilding, I decided to carry on past the 'point of confusion' on yesterdays ride and see where that road went. It turned out to be a great stretch through Stanway,Tokorangi and down to the Rangitikei river. I've checked the map and it looks like it would make part of a great ride out to Fordell, Hunterville, Vinegar Hill way one day.


Sounds like a bloody good day at work !!!!!
Look forward to exploring that soon then :yes:

[Meanie]

maybe Meanie better keep a grip on his grips:laugh:



Aint no way cowboyz will get his hands anywhere near them grips :rofl:
September is not far away

[yod]

picked up a new chain, sprockets and oil filter for the RF today - she'll be getting some care and attention tonight....

and they charged me $15 less than they originally quoted...nice

[Meanie]

picked up a new chain, sprockets and oil filter for the RF today - she'll be getting some care and attention tonight....

and they charged me $15 less than they originally quoted...nice

So i guess Mrs Yodd misses out tonight huh :yes:
On the attention i meant:o

[yod]

So i guess Mrs Yodd misses out tonight huh :yes:
On the attention i meant:o

:whistle: ....

[Storm]

Maybe she likes Yod with oil all over himself and skinned knuckles, with the air turning a nice shade of blue after he's been trying to get at the front sprocket :shit:

[yod]

Maybe she likes Yod with oil all over himself and skinned knuckles, with the air turning a nice shade of blue after he's been trying to get at the front sprocket :shit:

ooo er!! i'll ask her for ya if you like :lol:

[ynot slow]

Maybe she likes Yod with oil all over himself and skinned knuckles, with the air turning a nice shade of blue after he's been trying to get at the front sprocket :shit:

Up here in the naki we call that,talkin dirty,mind you when the aucklanders are here the sheep get worried.:shutup:

[ynot slow]

Cause friday is start of air nz cup,and the mighty naki boys lost to the manawatu boys pre season,after thumping the mooloo men,oh how the mighty fall,and I was in Palmy that night too.

[Storm]

Up here in the naki we call that,talkin dirty,mind you when the aucklanders are here the sheep get worried.:shutup:

S'funny that, when I used to live up there and work on my dirt bike I did, as it happens, cuss frequently. Couldn't seem to impress the ladies with it though:(