Manawatu Rant n Rave

[NZsarge]

Nice..............:clap:
You need a more chalenging job to keep your mind active i rekon

Thanks for the offer, what does my salary package look like :laugh:

[cowboyz]

$1.98 a week and you get to ride a Kawasaki as a work vechicle. Offer wont last forever, jump at it while its still there.

[banditrider]

Are you gonna tow it behind the Carwasaki?
sorry dude, funny what you dream up in the wee small hours of the morning while ya slaving away at work:rolleyes::whistle:

She'd probably do it no worries...:niceone:

My beastie got re-rubbered today so I got to enjoy the charms of the mighty Volty :bleh: (yep, capital V). May have to do a ride review...

[cowboyz]

awesome. just be nice instead of saying what you really think.

[banditrider]

awesome. just be nice instead of saying what you really think.

Well obviously. I mean what would they give me to ride if I dissed the mighty Volty (Bold now as well as capitalised)?

[banditrider]

Lookee what Brian's got...

http://lh3.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/R5g7GH7aL9I/AAAAAAAACiM/CBAObNdsJTM/s800/Brian%27s%20Muffler.jpg

[cowboyz]

what model is that again? Havent seen on eof those in a while............

[cowboyz]

oh, and muffler looks a little small.

[banditrider]

oh, and muffler looks a little small.

Really? That's a bad thing...sounds nice.

[cowboyz]

actually just taking the piss. The muffler suits the bike nicely. I could tell there was something different about the bike but couldnt put my finger on it till I saw the "muffler" in the pic title. Looks really smart.

[ynot slow]

She'd probably do it no worries...:niceone:

My beastie got re-rubbered today so I got to enjoy the charms of the mighty Volty :bleh: (yep, capital V). May have to do a ride review...

All set for chateau to plateau cruise then.

[banditrider]

All set for chateau to plateau cruise then.

Damn straight! Mark & I will be leaving Palmy about 7am (maybe a bit before) so if anyone else is keen to join us for the ride up...

[banditrider]

actually just taking the piss. The muffler suits the bike nicely. I could tell there was something different about the bike but couldnt put my finger on it till I saw the "muffler" in the pic title. Looks really smart.

Yep, not too shaby. Not sure if I'll do it yet - just spent up large on the tyres, got the top box rack coming and have got the Mini's Return in March so spending enough money on bikes lately...

For a laugh I've stuck a poll on me blog on whether I should get one or not...

[Meanie]

Lookee what Brian's got...

http://lh3.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/R5g7GH7aL9I/AAAAAAAACiM/CBAObNdsJTM/s800/Brian%27s%20Muffler.jpg

Ooooh i think i like that
I want to lookee at that a little more closely and have a listen
What did it cost

[GSVR]

Ooooh i think i like that
I want to lookee at that a little more closely and have a listen
What did it cost

So your not going for the slashcut straight pipes anymore Meanie?

[Meanie]

So your not going for the slashcut straight pipes anymore Meanie?

May be a bit loud, dont wanna upset my neighbour eh

[banditrider]

What a great road!

[banditrider]

What a great road!

And a great ride: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/01/chateau-to-plateau.html

[cowboyz]

good on ya. I was going to go up to it but the thought of so many bikes on such a technical road put me off. Looks like you had a plan and all went well.

[chanceyy]

great write up again Andrew .. did they deliberately keep the speed slow ?? cause that would have seriously sucked .. good plan to stop for a bit :lol:

[banditrider]

There was a cop leading the pack as far as the gravel section plus marshalls who you weren't supposed to pass. Around 100 bikes of all sorts and I guess a few who hadn't done the road. Was much better when we had the road to ourselves!

[ynot slow]

Heard someone crashed about Toko,we were lucky to get to plateau before the masses in hindsight due to mist,at least there was only 4 -5 cars at the mountain house.

Aparently there was a police escort up the mountain,with the road wet and tight near the plateau all hell could happen with guys returning and those arriving at some of the corners.Was definately 2 and 3 gear towards the top going up and same coming down,plenty of nice white lines to dodge,and road surface quite smoooth till mountain house.

Must go up again next week if weather is better,having about 20 mts visibility aint fun,and neither is a wet visor.Even the t shirt was feeling cool under leather jacket.

Never ceases to amaze me how the weather changes up there,been tramoing a few times in bush areas so not high up and can be fine and then rain within an hour,no wonder it has claimed so many lives of trampers/climbers.

[HornetBoy]

Must go up again next week if weather is better,having about 20 mts visibility aint fun,and neither is a wet visor.Even the t shirt was feeling cool under leather jacket.

i will tag along with ya if ya don't mind , would be good to do that road in some good weather and actually have a view to look at ,at the top

[Meanie]

What a great road!

You are not wrong All those kms and all those twisties :crazy:

[banditrider]

You are not wrong All those kms and all those twisties :crazy:

All that was missing was a 3rd Connie (oh, ok you other mob with not quite as good taste sholda been there too).

[ynot slow]

All that was missing was a 3rd Connie (oh, ok you other mob with not quite as good taste sholda been there too).

Just as well there wasn't a 3rd connie and you guys going up that road,shit it's narrow at the top,3 abreast would take up all the road,true only about 4 mts wide.Saw a few of them come past,maybe another 4 or so.They give the impression of a wide vehicle but take bags off and quite small,for a 1400 bike.

[ynot slow]

i will tag along with ya if ya don't mind , would be good to do that road in some good weather and actually have a view to look at ,at the top

Looked bloody good at work today,went half way round the coast and clear,back in Stratford and cleared up nicely.Far cry from yesterday,bugger.:cold:

[Meanie]

All that was missing was a 3rd Connie (oh, ok you other mob with not quite as good taste sholda been there too).

Gee thanks...........I think

[yod]

who's seen the new-ish Triumph 675 at ANZA?

they already had a standard gold one but now there's a black one with gold trim sitting next to it and it's unsplurburisingly splendiferacular!!

that is one seriously sexy machine :drool:

[cowboyz]

are you on a change your avatar daily?
I havent seen the 675 you are on about but they are very very nice bikes. Time to go shopping??

[yod]

nah, too small, and mrs yod wouldnt be terribly impressed

but for trackdays....HELL yes....

and yes, I'm slowly building a nice avatar library for those long cold winter days at work

[cowboyz]

you could just give her the rf to ride. it is a chicks bike after all.............

[yod]

oh now thats low, even for a kwaka rider

[cowboyz]

oops. sorry. that was a bit over the line. I'll just take a few leaps back and get a piece of chalk.

[NZsarge]

who's seen the new-ish Triumph 675 at ANZA?

they already had a standard gold one but now there's a black one with gold trim sitting next to it and it's unsplurburisingly splendiferacular!!

that is one seriously sexy machine :drool:


are you on a change your avatar daily?
I havent seen the 675 you are on about but they are very very nice bikes. Time to go shopping??

Yod, you seem to be ramping up to a purchase I reckon....
Just remember, not another bloody Kwaka ok?

[sugilite]

Yod, you seem to be ramping up to a purchase I reckon....
Just remember, make it another Kwaka ok?

On ya mate! :innocent:

[yod]

Yod, you seem to be ramping up to a purchase I reckon....
Just remember, not another bloody Kwaka ok?


On ya mate! :innocent:

the list so far: Sprint ST, FZ1, Blackbird, ST4s

no kwakas have made the grade....yet....

[Meanie]

the list so far: Sprint ST, FZ1, Blackbird, ST4s

no kwakas have made the grade....yet....

Get you other half on a comfy ZG seat and her mind will be made up

[NZsarge]

Get you other half on a comfy ZG seat and her mind will be made up

Yeah and that's the person that need convincing....:D

[NZsarge]

On ya mate! :innocent:

:Oi: You! stop twisting my posts!
Come to think of it you're not the first Kwaka rider to do that!
Bloody Kwaka riders! Underbelly of the motorcycle community I tell ya!! :lol:

[blacksheep]

you going to the one night stand sarge?

[NZsarge]

you going to the one night stand sarge?

Geezz, I hope you're not asking what I think you're asking!!:blink::lol:
What's this one night stand thingy you speak of mate?

[blacksheep]

Geezz, I hope you're not asking what I think you're asking!!:blink::lol:
What's this one night stand thingy you speak of mate?

the bay mc rally,moore road off tuki tuki road near havelock north,rally with bands drinking etc:niceone:

[NZsarge]

the bay mc rally,moore road off tuki tuki road near havelock north,rally with bands drinking etc:niceone:

Whens that one being held dude?

[NZsarge]

More to the point....will it be full of those pesky Harley's?:D

[blacksheep]

Whens that one being held dude?

its this weekend:cool:,its on the kiwibiker calender:rolleyes:,and yes there will be quite a few hardley fergusons but probably an equal amount of japsters

[NZsarge]

its this weekend:cool:,its on the kiwibiker calender:rolleyes:,and yes there will be quite a few hardley fergusons but probably an equal amount of japsters

Sounds ok mate but if I get my bike back this weekend i'll be far too into getting some km's under the wheels although it looks like it might be going to turn sour on saturday.

[HornetBoy]

Anyone going down to the sprints this sunday ?

[slydesigns]

Where abouts? Could be keen for one last blast before the big makeover on monday.

[NZsarge]

Have a great day Mouse, wish you and you bride a fantastic day and great life together. Awesome day over here so i'm assuming it's the same there too, wicked!

[Bonez]

Have a great day Mouse, wish you and you bride a fantastic day and great life together. Awesome day over here so i'm assuming it's the same there too, wicked!Ditto for Mouse and co.

Brill here first thing this morning. Swapped rear wheels over on the CX. Gotta love shaft drives. Bit of cloud forming south east and the winds picked up a bit. May do a quiet meander on some back gravel roads to scuff the tyre up a bit.

[cowboyz]

getting serious here for a bit, I would like to bring this thread to attention.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.

[NZsarge]

getting serious here for a bit, I would like to bring this thread to attention.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.

Read that post by Slowpoke too, indeed, topmarks!

[ynot slow]

getting serious here for a bit, I would like to bring this thread to attention.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.

Cheers Lance for that post,fucken near tears in eyes,never ,never hope to be in same situation.Bet the useless fuckwit will post a real intelligent comment on it.If he can understand it with his arsepergesssss syndrome,my step son has this problem and at least he has a farkin brain more than wank features,and he has learners car license,but is cautious driving woohoo.

[Meanie]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.

Have to agree with you..............

[banditrider]

getting serious here for a bit, I would like to bring this thread to attention.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.

Absolutely. All newbies & wannabe Rossi's need to read the whole thread. Oh, and anyone else on 2 wheels.

[NZsarge]

getting serious here for a bit, I would like to bring this thread to attention.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419365#post1419365

fantastic post that has top marks from me.


Read that post by Slowpoke too, indeed, topmarks!


Have to agree with you..............


Absolutely. All newbies & wannabe Rossi's need to read the whole thread. Oh, and anyone else on 2 wheels.
A good reminder ahead of any ride but in particular the Coromandel ride, not to say don't have your fun but y'know you're a fair way from home and so on and there is no point in being silly about things :whistle:

[Bonez]

Did the solo marble searching thing this weekend. Using the CX of course. Up around the unsealed roads over Apiti/Pahangina/Utuwai yesterday(Merv it's ideal for your adventure touring bunch). Today over to Pahiatua, Afredton, Castle Point via the unsealed scenic route to Tinui. Backtracked to Masterton for gas up then back through the Alfredton (stopped to move a rather large gum branch off the road that was blocking one lane 14kms out off Masterton), Pongaroa for late lunch, then of home via Makuri/Ngaturi/Woodville. Was wearing an open chockchaser helmet. Certainly an interesting way to keep ones speed down. Hell even matches the bikes paint work which is a bit of a worry. When I took it off for lunch a bit of airbourne live stock vacated it.

Clipped a blind dog yesterday, no serious damage to dog or bike. Had to dodge sheep, cattle, hawkes, bumble bees and numberous other unidentifiable flapping objects today.

I'm sure I saw Mr and Mrs Pickle enroute heading in the oppersite direction. Had a quick natter to a pommy bloke doing the touring thing at Masterton. Scooted passed a couple of Ullysians on the way home. Around 400kms at a sedate pace all up today and 140 yesterday.

A very enjoyable weekends riding.

[banditrider]

Sounds like a couple of great rides. Did the Palmy-Napier-Taupo-Palmy loop yesterday. Great day out.

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/02/taupo-loop.html

[Bonez]

Sounds like a couple of great rides. Did the Palmy-Napier-Taupo-Palmy loop yesterday. Great day out.Turned out to be a rather expensive weekend. Went in to Manawatu Motocycles for some bits to make park lamps for the GB and CX. Came out with the bits,which cost nothing, plus a new full face helmet and fork gaters :eek:

[banditrider]

At least you've got your priorites right and the money's going on biking!

[chanceyy]

quiet weekend bike wise - with work yesterday but today rode both horses & took betsy to palmy to take carmens bike for a wee pootle out on the open road & around the township, practiced a few u turns in narrower streets .. all good .. thanks girl :)

nice blast home apart from the heavy showers around tokomaru leathers all good still dry :yes:

[HornetBoy]

Got my katana out for a run to wellington and literally blew the cobwebs away,hasn't had a run since the taupo ride to a1gp :rolleyes: my replacement fairings,amongst a few other parts aren't to far away now, about a couple days.i should be able to be riding in style pretty soon ,reminded me how much i like my kat600 over the jerky FI cb900 today .
getting my measurements into celtic and see what they can do about a custom jacket (thanks Sarge :niceone:)

[Meanie]

Did the solo marble searching thing this weekend. Using the CX of course. Up around the unsealed roads over Apiti/Pahangina/Utuwai yesterday(Merv it's ideal for your adventure touring bunch). Today over to Pahiatua, Afredton, Castle Point via the unsealed scenic route to Tinui. Backtracked to Masterton for gas up then back through the Alfredton (stopped to move a rather large gum branch off the road that was blocking one lane 14kms out off Masterton), Pongaroa for late lunch, then of home via Makuri/Ngaturi/Woodville. Was wearing an open chockchaser helmet. Certainly an interesting way to keep ones speed down. Hell even matches the bikes paint work which is a bit of a worry. When I took it off for lunch a bit of airbourne live stock vacated it.

Clipped a blind dog yesterday, no serious damage to dog or bike. Had to dodge sheep, cattle, hawkes, bumble bees and numberous other unidentifiable flapping objects today.

I'm sure I saw Mr and Mrs Pickle enroute heading in the oppersite direction. Had a quick natter to a pommy bloke doing the touring thing at Masterton. Scooted passed a couple of Ullysians on the way home. Around 400kms at a sedate pace all up today and 140 yesterday.

A very enjoyable weekends riding.

That much riding in one week end, Connie must be away for a few days eh

[banditrider]

That much riding in one week end, Connie must be away for a few days eh

Connie? He's got a Connie? :shit::gob::msn-wink:

[Meanie]

Connie? He's got a Connie? :shit::gob::msn-wink:

Yea mate....... but the two legged variety

[banditrider]

Yea mate....... but the two legged variety

Ahhhhhh......

[Bonez]

That much riding in one week end, Connie must be away for a few days ehI think she's done a bunk. Can't seem to get hold of her. Oh well, at least there's bikes to be ridden................

























The two wheeled variaty, you dirty little men.:spanking:

[Pickle]

Yes Bonez that was us out for a ride. Been over Pahiatua track, Saddle to Ashurst, gorge, Balance over the track again out towards Mangamaire, back road thru Alfredton, Masterton & home - nice quiet ride.

[Bonez]

Yes Bonez that was us out for a ride. Been over Pahiatua track, Saddle to Ashurst, gorge, Balance over the track again out towards Mangamaire, back road thru Alfredton, Masterton & home - nice quiet ride.Thought so. Glad I moved the branch then. It was on your side of the road just after that bridge, right hander, about 5-6 kms before the Brideford turn off.

[cowboyz]

good work. Reminds me of this one time, at band camp.....

Actually I wasnt at band camp but I was travelling from PN to tauranga late one night and I was coming down the hill into Mangaweka and there was a car parked up a tree... in the right hand lane, of the passing lane.

That was an entertaining night. Car didnt look really flash and no one was hurt but the guy driving bloody near shit himself.

[ynot slow]

quiet weekend bike wise - with work yesterday but today rode both horses :

Had a bloody horse you could've ridden today,was trying to load her on a tandem float,she has had an episode me thinks with floats,loads ok on trucks but won't budge on floats.Pushed,cajoled,everything nice and calm,no probs putting halter on,patting around head,just wouldn't go more than two steps.Gave up when I was behind her pushing,lifting and front legs on ramp,back legs about 18" behind,thinking good one more step,nope came back onto moir,hit the deck,she went to the right,luckily I rolled crawled behind,she always came off to right so missed trampling me.Mind you still ended slightly winded and sore.Nice mare to handle,think she is for sale due to float issues.

[chanceyy]

Had a bloody horse you could've ridden today,was trying to load her on a tandem float,she has had an episode me thinks with floats,loads ok on trucks but won't budge on floats.Pushed,cajoled,everything nice and calm,no probs putting halter on,patting around head,just wouldn't go more than two steps.Gave up when I was behind her pushing,lifting and front legs on ramp,back legs about 18" behind,thinking good one more step,nope came back onto moir,hit the deck,she went to the right,luckily I rolled crawled behind,she always came off to right so missed trampling me.Mind you still ended slightly winded and sore.Nice mare to handle,think she is for sale due to float issues.

thats why I do the natural horsemanship .. never met a horse I could not trailer load yet .. but you have to set it up so you both win .. horses do not like trailers goes back to the days of predators being in caves and horses are naturally claustrophobic .. however by making everything outside the float uncomfortable and the float the only comfy place to be it does not take that long to teach them to run in there and not come out :lol:

[ynot slow]

thats why I do the natural horsemanship .. never met a horse I could not trailer load yet .. but you have to set it up so you both win .. horses do not like trailers goes back to the days of predators being in caves and horses are naturally claustrophobic .. however by making everything outside the float uncomfortable and the float the only comfy place to be it does not take that long to teach them to run in there and not come out :lol:

Half the problem was they had tried to load her before we got there,a couple of them were apprehensive around her,so when we attempted to push her on,she dug her feet in,if we spent another hour she would be on,but two guys with the owner got jittery when she backed off and stepped to the right.Plus she has habit of as she gets on the floor she lifts her head,thus the problem,I think she has been loaded onto a low height float,and as she has stepped up on floor,has lifted her head and hit the roof,hence the scared factor,not a problem with truck height.

[chanceyy]

Half the problem was they had tried to load her before we got there,a couple of them were apprehensive around her,so when we attempted to push her on,she dug her feet in,if we spent another hour she would be on,but two guys with the owner got jittery when she backed off and stepped to the right.Plus she has habit of as she gets on the floor she lifts her head,thus the problem,I think she has been loaded onto a low height float,and as she has stepped up on floor,has lifted her head and hit the roof,hence the scared factor,not a problem with truck height.

makes it harder for sure .. had a horse that did exactly that & would not load on a float .. by the time everyone else tried to teach it to load she was really difficult .. friend who used to give me crap about the natural horsemanship then asked if i would have a go .. said sure cause I knew I could get her going on by herself willingly again .. turned up to an audience of snobby horsey ppl who wanted a laff .. sitting on the balcony drinking wine while watching .. did my thing & within a hour that horse was running up the float & while I sat on the mudguard if she came off sent her round again .. needless to say the snobby horsey set went away quietly .. horse still to this day runs up the float & no further issues

[NZsarge]

Where in Palmy would be the best place to go to get small waterproof electrical plugs so I can unplug and plug in the rear blinkers on the bike?

[yod]

Dick Smith at the plaza or maybe try Jaycar in Ada St

or try their websites first

[NZsarge]

Dick Smith at the plaza or maybe try Jaycar in Ada St

or try their websites first

Indeed, cheers for that, just trying short cut the rushing about town on friday when I get the chance to get things done.:niceone:

[yod]

looked at that ZX14 yet?


:whistle:

[NZsarge]

looked at that ZX14 yet?


:whistle:

Got a new bike mate, still think you should consider it if it's awesome deal you reckon it is, they are a superb bike (for a Kawasaki) Have you taken that ST4 for a blast yet? What about the FZ1 at PT's? Get into it mate.:headbang:

[yod]

Got a new bike mate, still think you should consider it if it's awesome deal you reckon it is, they are a superb bike (for a Kawasaki) Have you taken that ST4 for a blast yet? What about the FZ1 at PT's? Get into it mate.:headbang:

it does look good but its a bridge too far right now....dagnabbit!!

full yoshi system

ohlins rear

traxxion fronts

power commander

and its red

:weep:

[NZsarge]

it does look good but its a bridge too far right now....dagnabbit!!

full yoshi system

ohlins rear

traxxion fronts

power commander

and its red

:weep:
Was going to ask how much but by the sound of things is better left unsaid.:sweatdrop

[ynot slow]

Get the ST4.:woohoo:

[manwithav8]

Get the ST4.:woohoo:

I agree.. Give the monster a relative to play with... He is getting lonely out there on his own lol

[ynot slow]

I agree.. Give the monster a relative to play with... He is getting lonely out there on his own lol

If the house sells I saw a couple in Freedom honda that I want,also impressed with the two SS versions they had,good to see them close up,nice riding position the ST,think they had an ST2 & ST4.

Basically comes down to comfort,silly as it sounds the GSX is comfy two up,so as long as she starts that's ok.

[manwithav8]

If the house sells I saw a couple in Freedom honda that I want,also impressed with the two SS versions they had,good to see them close up,nice riding position the ST,think they had an ST2 & ST4.

Basically comes down to comfort,silly as it sounds the GSX is comfy two up,so as long as she starts that's ok.

Yeah freedom has a few nice Ducs... I think they might have to change their name to freedom ducati haha

The ST4 is a lovely bike, there was one on the Forotten Hirghway ride..... When I am allowed i serisously think that might be the bike to park alongside the monster.. The Mrs would love the comfort, we would be able to do more then 1 hour befor haivng to have a half hour rest.. Plus the monster isn't really suited to carry what we need if we go away for a weekend.

[ynot slow]

The only thing with STmodels is the hard luggage,removing if needed as they are ungainly,but could live with if needed,and the service cost at 20 & 40000km,cambelts and other items,but if budget for no worries,oil and minor stuff I can do.

[HornetBoy]

bah! save your money and get a gsx1400 or cb1300s and use the rest on luggage racks and bags etc/comfort mods :innocent: as you were saying the other day their as some near new cb's with a load of upgrades and extreme low kms for sale now and they are a steal .but then again ducatis have that awesome rumble and they have that uniqueness factor

[ynot slow]

bah! save your money and get a gsx1400 or cb1300s and use the rest on luggage racks and bags etc/comfort mods :innocent: as you were saying the other day their as some near new cb's with a load of upgrades and extreme low kms for sale now and they are a steal .

Quiet in the cheap seats,Janine likes the SV 1000,(halfway there lol)even though I said maybe cramped pillion,compared to say the hornet,am impressed with the hornet size etc,the gsx1400 seems huge,and like the faired look,so bandit 1200 would be another option,silly thing is I'm very open minded regarding brand,doesn't have to be suzi,honda,yammy,or kwaka,except harley,the upcoming cb1000 could be interesting,no hurry yet.

[HornetBoy]

Quiet in the cheap seats,Janine likes the SV 1000,(halfway there lol)even though I said maybe cramped pillion,compared to say the hornet,am impressed with the hornet size etc,the gsx1400 seems huge,and like the faired look,so bandit 1200 would be another option,silly thing is I'm very open minded regarding brand,doesn't have to be suzi,honda,yammy,or kwaka,except harley,the upcoming cb1000 could be interesting,no hurry yet.

ha ! :shit: well you could alway get the cbr600rr we saw they other day ...god imagine you two on that :shutup:

[NZsarge]

Get the ST4.:woohoo:


I agree.. Give the monster a relative to play with... He is getting lonely out there on his own lol

Don't bits keep falling off Ducati's? :shutup::bleh::shit::dodge::whistle:

[HornetBoy]

Getting up to bleeding the brakes on me katana and just realized i don't have a bloody clue on how to do it :buggerd: am thinking of getting some braided lines for the front while im at it ,but yes anyone for a step by step instruction for me lol cause its been a long time since automotive class.


o and anyone running Conti Road Attacks ? how do you find them ?

[sugilite]

If you want braided lines, you must get the ones with the correct numbers on them to get a WOF. Most bike s shops can help you with that, but my question is, why would you want them on a road bike? They make your lever a little stiffer and not much else. (for road use) I won the post classic championship in 06 using standard rubber lines, and racing against bikes that were mostly faster than mine (like a lot faster) I did nearly all my passing on the brakes. IMHO you should spend your money on something that will make a real difference to your riding, like more gas in your tank. :yes:

[yod]

Getting up to bleeding the brakes on me katana and just realized i don't have a bloody clue on how to do it :buggerd: am thinking of getting some braided lines for the front while im at it ,but yes anyone for a step by step instruction for me lol cause its been a long time since automotive class.


o and anyone running Conti Road Attacks ? how do you find them ?

1. apply brakes with the bleed nipple open
2. let the brake off with the bleed nipple closed
3. repeat
dont let the reservoir empty out or you're back to square one again

NZSarge has Contis on his new FZ1 i think and he had them on the Ace before he traded it

[HornetBoy]

1. apply brakes with the bleed nipple open
2. let the brake off with the bleed nipple closed
3. repeat
dont let the reservoir empty out or you're back to square one again

NZSarge has Contis on his new FZ1 i think and he had them on the Ace before he traded it

...:doh: thats an easy explaination ,thank you for that :niceone: havin a go at it now

[yod]

and pop a tube on the end of the nipple to direct the expelled fluid into a catch bottle or something - you dont want that shit going everywhere!!!

[HornetBoy]

If you want braided lines, you must get the ones with the correct numbers on them to get a WOF. Most bike s shops can help you with that, but my question is, why would you want them on a road bike? They make your lever a little stiffer and not much else. (for road use) I won the post classic championship in 06 using standard rubber lines, and racing against bikes that were mostly faster than mine (like a lot faster) I did nearly all my passing on the brakes. IMHO you should spend your money on something that will make a real difference to your riding, like more gas in your tank. :yes:

not getting them to do with rideing speed etc or increasing my speed, i have had them on all my previous bikes when id brought them and prefer the responsiveness of them and just the general feel aye,plus my bikes current rubber ones were in a crash so its alot cheaper and easier to get braided than oem in my case,and ebay is very nice on the price of braided lines for my bike

[HornetBoy]

and pop a tube on the end of the nipple to direct the expelled fluid into a catch bottle or something - you dont want that shit going everywhere!!!

yea remembered that part ..luckily. just forgot the knack of doing it ,so how long should i do it for ? till i completely empty the old fluid out ,and its been replaced with the new ?

[sugilite]

not getting them to do with rideing speed etc or increasing my speed, i have had them on all my previous bikes when id brought them and prefer the responsiveness of them and just the general feel aye,plus my bikes current rubber ones were in a crash so its alot cheaper and easier to get braided than oem in my case,and ebay is very nice on the price of braided lines for my bike

Aha, did not realize originals were trashed, braid away! But be warned, getting them of e-bay means they may not have the nz safety approved numbers, and that = no warrant

[Bonez]

Aha, did not realize originals were trashed, braid away! But be warned, getting them of e-bay means they may not have the nz safety approved numbers, and that = no warrantThat's been waived now Anthony. They just have to have crimped end fittings not screw on types.

There was a KB thread a while back about this. Mind you I wouldn't be surprised if the legislastion was changed yet again......................

[yod]

yea remembered that part ..luckily. just forgot the knack of doing it ,so how long should i do it for ? till i completely empty the old fluid out ,and its been replaced with the new ?
well depends on what you're doing it for

if you just wanna flush it out and replace the fluid then, yeah, wait til you can see clean fluid (if you can see a difference) - i found my clutch was v e r y soft one day and when I bled it out the fluid was almost black! was real easy to see when the clean fluid had come through

if you're just bleeding them in case of air in the system then just bleed til there's no bubbles coming out the hose off the nipple

[HornetBoy]

well depends on what you're doing it for

if you just wanna flush it out and replace the fluid then, yeah, wait til you can see clean fluid (if you can see a difference) - i found my clutch was v e r y soft one day and when I bled it out the fluid was almost black! was real easy to see when the clean fluid had come through

if you're just bleeding them in case of air in the system then just bleed til there's no bubbles coming out the hose off the nipple

yea wanted to get air out ,think ive done it properly ,air bubbles are no longer coming out and completely flushed out old fluids ,had a ride and brakes are alot better ( brakes hadn't been bled since my accident) will see if i can do it again once my GoodRidge lines come :woohoo: (they are blue to :bleh:

[HornetBoy]

That's been waived now Anthony. They just have to have crimped end fittings not screw on types.

There was a KB thread a while back about this. Mind you I wouldn't be surprised if the legislastion was changed yet again......................

who knows their is all sorts of conflicting threads on braided lines ,by the sounds of it laws get chopped and changed every couple of days ,so i could well order some thinking they are all WOF ready ,get them a week later only to find they don't comply ... arg!!

[yod]

yea wanted to get air out ,think ive done it properly ,air bubbles are no longer coming out and completely flushed out old fluids ,had a ride and brakes are alot better ( brakes hadn't been bled since my accident) will see if i can do it again once my GoodRidge lines come :woohoo: (they are blue to :bleh:

nice:niceone:

[Bonez]

Don't bits keep falling off Ducati's? :shutup::bleh::shit::dodge::whistle:And Hondas.

[manwithav8]

Don't bits keep falling off Ducati's? :shutup::bleh::shit::dodge::whistle:

oooo now thats not on matey.. Don't get me started on the FZ cos that would be mean.. But yes, you are right to a degree... The indimicator wires saved me having to get a whole new one hahahahaha...

[Bonez]

Suzuki riders seem to loose objects as well. Ah Gary?:devil2:

[Meanie]

And Hondas.

And meanstreaks :oi-grr:

[GSVR]

Suzuki riders seem to loose objects as well. Ah Gary?:devil2:

Yes but seldom do parts fall off their actual bikes. Wasa going to argue the point but remembered Yods incident.

[yod]

yeah what is it with suzukis and cameras??

a bit shy of the lense maybe??

[GSVR]

yeah what is it with suzukis and cameras??

a bit shy of the lense maybe??

Mine must have been a sign to upgrade. Oregon Scientific maybe. Less photographic evidence the better I say.

[yod]

Mine must have been a sign to upgrade. Oregon Scientific maybe. Less photographic evidence the better I say.

thats a fucking good point

i could do with one of those....

[HornetBoy]

Got one of them Oregon scientifics coming from ebay ,should be here in a couple of days :cool: brought it for $80 no reserve auction :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

just as bad as bloody trademe ,.so many good deals ,not enough money

[Bonez]

How about to Apiti, stop for a natter and back this Friday? Quiet easy ride. Have to be carefull on the one lane bridges as most have loose shingle in the centre. Dogs are you going to be home?

[chanceyy]

How about to Apiti, stop for a natter and back this Friday? Quiet easy ride. Have to be carefull on the one lane bridges as most have loose shingle in the centre. Dogs are you going to be home?

dogs is on the boats til next wed .. phebs should be home though :)

I do not finish work til 6pm so will be out this week

[Meanie]

How about to Apiti, stop for a natter and back this Friday? Quiet easy ride. Have to be carefull on the one lane bridges as most have loose shingle in the centre. Dogs are you going to be home?

Sounds ok to me :woohoo:
Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00 ?

[Bonez]

Sounds ok to me :woohoo:
Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00 ?Aye aye cap'um.

[banditrider]

Friggin heck! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/02/12/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/

[Meanie]

Friggin heck! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/02/12/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/

Thats one side car that wouldnt cop too much flack

[HornetBoy]

16 gallon tank !!!!!!!!!!!!!! phew thats a decent touring range

[yod]

16 gallon tank !!!!!!!!!!!!!! phew thats a decent touring range

yeah but twin turbo rotary....that'll suck it dry quicker than a 2 dollar hooker

[Meanie]

yeah but twin turbo rotary....that'll suck it dry quicker than a 2 dollar hooker

Where did you find one of them, the two dollar hooker ?

[Meanie]

My brother is selling brand new Dry rider gear if anyone is looking
Worn once
PM me for details

[NZsarge]

My brother is selling brand new Dry rider gear if anyone is looking
Worn once
PM me for details

Tell him to put on a shit load of weight, stretch upward about 6 inches go and buy some more gear wear it once and i'll buy it of him no worries! :laugh:

[yod]

Attempted Cordura refurbishment:

My cordura jacket leaked like a sieve

so:
I washed it with the proper stuff (appeared to do a good job too)
then i siliconed the C R A P out of it and left it for 48 hours to cure

My cordura jacket still leaks like a sieve

thank you for your time
carry on

[robertydog]

Do you wet behind that large fairing?

[yod]

Do you wet behind that large fairing?

well, y'know, the speed i go on my ELEVEN YEAR OLD TOURER - its difficult to stay dry, you must know, you were BEHIND ME A LOT the other day


:whistle:


edit: forgot to add, ....that was the day when I WAS TWO-UP

:whistle:

[yod]

yeah yeah, i know, dreams are free

[yod]

Where did you find one of them, the two dollar hooker ?

duh!!

the two dollar shop of course!!


:oi-grr:

[robertydog]

well, y'know, the speed i go on my ELEVEN YEAR OLD TOURER - its difficult to stay dry, you must know, you were BEHIND ME A LOT the other day


:whistle:


edit: forgot to add, ....that was the day when I WAS TWO-UP

:whistle:

I wanted to pass but all those sparks and that suspension bottoming out sort of put me in the prime position to see what the outcome could be.:bleh:

[Bonez]

well, y'know, the speed i go on my ELEVEN YEAR OLD TOURER - its difficult to stay dry, you must know, you were BEHIND ME A LOT the other day


:whistle:


edit: forgot to add, ....that was the day when I WAS TWO-UP

:whistle:oi!! It's a eleven year old Sports tourer............

[yod]

I wanted to pass but all those sparks and that suspension bottoming out sort of put me in the prime position to see what the outcome could be.:bleh:

is it getting that bad....??

no more pies for me...(this week)

[yod]

oi!! It's a eleven year old Sports tourer............

details details

[Bonez]

My brother is selling brand new Dry rider gear if anyone is looking
Worn once
PM me for detailsI'm interested James. Connies away, so have a fortnights worth of house keeping to play with. ;) Have to try them first though.

[manwithav8]

is it getting that bad....??

no more pies for me...(this week)

mmmmmmmmm PIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NZsarge]

I'm interested James. Connies away, so have a fortnights worth of house keeping to play with. ;) Have to try them first though.

Well.....with two weeksup ya sleeve you know what ya should be doin next weekend....:ride:

[Bonez]

Well.....with two weeksup ya sleeve you know what ya should be doin next weekend....:ride:Connies back home on next week, been away over a week. Pure bless I tell ya ;). (just joking) Unable to do the Coro thing unfortunately.

[NZsarge]

Connies back home on next week, been away over a week. Pure bless I tell ya ;). (just joking) Unable to do the Coro thing unfortunately.

Bugger, pity you cant make it Bonez, gonna be a shit hot weekend I reckon.

[yod]

Bugger, pity you cant make it Bonez, gonna be a shit hot weekend I reckon.

yep.....make sure you all stay tuned to the countdown (http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/)

[Bonez]

Anyone keen for a wee meander tomorrow for about 300kms?

[NZsarge]

Anyone keen for a wee meander tomorrow for about 300kms?

Do tell, where abouts did you have planned just out of interest, thing is for me i'm probably going to have to do some more work on the bike some point tomorrow after making a monumental screw up..... Leave it to me i tell ya, I give it enough thought or in this case not quite enough I an screw anything up! :rolleyes:










Edit: No I did'nt fall off

[NZsarge]

yep.....make sure you all stay tuned to the countdown (http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/)

Shit!! I've only got 6 days 11 hours and 14 minutes to get my shit together! Man the way i'm going it's gonna be tight!

[yod]

Anyone keen for a wee meander tomorrow for about 300kms?

yup, where to?



Do tell, where abouts did you have planned just out of interest, thing is for me i'm probably going to have to do some more work on the bike some point tomorrow after making a monumental screw up..... Leave it to me i tell ya, I give it enough thought or in this case not quite enough I an screw anything up! :rolleyes:










Edit: No I did'nt fall off

what have you done :oi-grr:

[NZsarge]

yup, where to?




what have you done :oi-grr:

Cut wires a little too short. :Oops:

[yod]

Cut wires a little too short. :Oops:

:doh: rear indicators?

[NZsarge]

:doh: rear indicators?

Yeah...... Ahem, you any good with a soldering iron?

[yod]

Yeah...... Ahem, you any good with a soldering iron?

:laugh:
dunno, i havent used one for years

[Bonez]

Yeah...... Ahem, you any good with a soldering iron?If you need wire I've got a few old wiring looms you can scavange from. Got a cheap pair of crimpers and some crimps as well.

[NZsarge]

If you need wire I've got a few old wiring looms you can scavange from. Got a cheap pair of crimpers and some crimps as well.

That might be a worth a look, dunno yet, i've temporarily got it back to square one but I need to rethink the fittings coz the one I got yesterday were far too big, I should'nt have tryed to be all flash with two pin waterproof plugs and stuck to singular jobbies.

[NZsarge]

:laugh:
dunno, i havent used one for years

Do you know if DSE is open on sundays?

[Bonez]

Do you know if DSE is open on sundays?It opens a 10am.

[banditrider]

Should be. Having to lengthen the inidcator wires for your pannier frames eh? Had to do that on the old Bandit too. Shame Givi don't give ya some sort of plug in extension.

[NZsarge]

Should be. Having to lengthen the inidcator wires for your pannier frames eh? Had to do that on the old Bandit too. Shame Givi don't give ya some sort of plug in extension.

Yes..........You're not wrong! that would have been really nice!

[banditrider]

Yes..........You're not wrong! that would have been really nice!

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...

[NZsarge]

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...

There are a few nylock nuts but I need some more.

[HornetBoy]

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...

wow thats a little worrying ,doesn't sounds like the craftsmanships too good on them

[Bonez]

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...Don't they come with nylock nuts now? Gerties had her Givis fitted for 20 odd years without anything falling of.

[NZsarge]

Don't they come with nylock nuts now? Gerties had her Givis fitted for 20 odd years without anything falling of.

Yeah they do but not enough!!, Bloody Italian's!!

[banditrider]

From memory there was only 2 nylock nuts included with my racks. Don't get me wrong the gear is really good and works! Can't wait to finally be able to use my topbox and leave the panniers at home most of the time. Basic maintenance to check for loose nuts & bolts eh? Just ask a Harley rider...

[HornetBoy]

the concours is going to be a hell of alot thinner after you remove the panniers,probably take a bit of getting used to,dont think i have seen one without them

[Bonez]

From memory there was only 2 nylock nuts included with my racks. Don't get me wrong the gear is really good and works! Can't wait to finally be able to use my topbox and leave the panniers at home most of the time. Basic maintenance to check for loose nuts & bolts eh? Just ask a Harley rider...But how can you check it properly with the bike having such large skirts.

[NZsarge]

Despite all my self induced drama's today at least i'll get to see Battlestar Galactica tonight :first::woohoo:

[banditrider]

But how can you check it properly with the bike having such large skirts.

Just may have to have a peek up under her skirts then...or wait for a large gust of wind.

[HornetBoy]

Despite all my self induced drama's today at least i'll get to see Battlestar Galactica tonight :first::woohoo:

what better way to end a hard days work eh :lol:

[Bonez]

Ok a plan is forming. Leave Ashhust 11am, pick up any riders up at Aokautere, over the "track", Pahiatua for a top up of the CX. The rest of the route will be discussed tomorrow.

[NZsarge]

what better way to end a hard days work eh :lol:
Yeah, like that programme, some good far fetched bullshit is the order of the day at the moment.

Ok a plan is forming. Leave Ashhust 11am, pick up any riders up at Aokautere over the "track", Pahiatua for a top up of the CX. The rest of the route will be discussed tomorrow.

If you don't see me at Ashhurst it'll be Aokautere/Pahiatua turn off for me.

[banditrider]

Totally non-bike related but I went to the tin-top racing at Manfield today. It was pretty good actually (especailly being shouted by suppliers). Just finished uploading my piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/Manfield160208

[Meanie]

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...

Could be a long wait, seems Kawasaki is having trouble with pannier pins and something wrong with the carrier
I am told we should get a letter in the mail any day now. Not a major problem as long as you dont force the panniers locked on the bike

[yod]

been texting Al; might meet up in Napier then come down middle road, we'll see how we go tomorrow though, anything goes

[Meanie]

Might have a quiet and short ride tomorrow, go pick up some dryrider gear for certain dodgy folks to have a look at
See what happens

[Bonez]

Might have a quiet and short ride tomorrow, go pick up some dryrider gear for certain dodgy folks to have a look at
See what happensCheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home. Middle Rd is getting a bit ho hum. Seems to be a few coppers on it lately as well.

[Meanie]

Cheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home. Middle Rd is getting a bit ho hum. Seems to be a few coppers on it lately as well.

We thought we would head through the george, balance, track and then through to Shannon to catch up with my brother, coffee and home. Welcome to tag along if you want.

[Bonez]

We thought we would head through the george, balance, track and then through to Shannon to catch up with my brother, coffee and home. Welcome to tag along if you want.What time are you heading out?

[Meanie]

What time are you heading out?

About 9.30 - 10

[Bonez]

About 9.30 - 10If I'm not at your place at 9:30 don't wait James. Most probably pop around later in the day.

[Meanie]

Just remembered Monie is workin tonight so wont be heading out untill at least 10

[yod]

well Lee brought spiced rum to the house of yod this evening so I've been trying to twist his arm into bringing out the duc tomorrow

i'm keen to get a few kms under me belt so I'll go to shannon then pongaroa if the timing works
:rockon:

too many people heading in too many directions !!!!:lol:

[GSVR]

Just remembered Monie is workin tonight so wont be heading out untill at least 10

I'll get out to Ashhurst just before 10 so will see you guys then. If I'm not there by 10am I wont be coming.

[GSVR]

One last thing does anyone know where all the Harley riders are going today. Isn't there over 1000 of them?

[slydesigns]

to a large bottomless sound swallowing pit of hell like lemmings off a cliff?

[yod]

hopefully not the same way we are!!

im pretty sure i recognised the saddle road in the footage of their travels on the news last night

[Meanie]

Have seen a few groups ride past home heading towards the george
Leaving around ten if any of you are coming with us to Shannon We will go to the mobil to see if anyone is there on our way out

[yod]

right, im gonna meander out ashhurst way shortly and see if I can find anyone on a bike.....

[ynot slow]

to a large bottomless sound swallowing pit of hell like lemmings off a cliff?

Well they'd all follow as harley riders don't wave,so no warnings would be heeded.

Sorry when hornetboy and us were riding last time one did wave,with his leg mind you,and he had upmarket gear on,not regulation black o/f helmet,but multi coloured one,black with contrasting on jacket too,:gob:

[banditrider]

Could be a long wait, seems Kawasaki is having trouble with pannier pins and something wrong with the carrier
I am told we should get a letter in the mail any day now. Not a major problem as long as you dont force the panniers locked on the bike

Oh, oh...

My top box mount is supposed to be here end of the month - it's a Givi item not the Kwaka (probably Givi too) one so hopefully no issues. Needs to be here otherwise will only be able to take one spare set of undies on the Mini's Return...

[Meanie]

Oh, oh...
Needs to be here otherwise will only be able to take one spare set of undies on the Mini's Return...

Dont make any dodgy decisions and you wont need spares

[manwithav8]

well Lee brought spiced rum to the house of yod this evening so I've been trying to twist his arm into bringing out the duc tomorrow

i'm keen to get a few kms under me belt so I'll go to shannon then pongaroa if the timing works
:rockon:

too many people heading in too many directions !!!!:lol:

Holy crap, I forgot what the spicey does to ya... That bottle is all but empty my friend and then I ended up going into town till 3ish.......

I had to take the power cord for the concrete mixer out to Marton as the old man forgot it so mr and mrs v8 had a little pootle out through feilding way...Got a little wet but it felt so refreshing after the way I was feeling....

[HornetBoy]

Just an update for those who maybe curious about whats happening with the katana.

picked up my new fairings today and didn't like the new rear end so kept my original one (white) and combined it with my new black//blue mid fairings .looks a little weird when you first see it ,but ive gotten used to it . plus i dont see the arse when im riding so im not soo worried :crazy:

still waiting on my new gauges and headlight but otherwise im close to getting it WOF'd .

am bloody pleased with my new colour scheme tho ,certainly sets it apart from every other katana,nearly broke my new ones putting them on was soo excited lol.

heres the pictures ...

ps: still got to change the tank over to the dark blue one

who would've thought it would return to look this good ..plus with a bit of chrome bling on the sides LOL

[GSVR]

Who would of thought it would look so good again. And didn't cost a zillion dollars to fix did it.

[HornetBoy]

Who would of thought it would look so good again. And didn't cost a zillion dollars to fix did it.

no only cost me $800 all up including fairings blah blah and gauges and headlight,awesome !!!!!!

fairings only cost me a lil bit gauges and headlight are what hit me in the wallet

[Meanie]

Well done mate, she is looking stunning again. Didnt think it was that repairable when you binned it
Have you had it running since the accident

[HornetBoy]

Well done mate, she is looking stunning again. Didnt think it was that repairable when you binned it
Have you had it running since the accident

yea cheers mate you've got to see it to believe it really,every 3rd day have let it run for a while,have taken it to taupo and a few times to Palmerston (without fairings and with a single headlight on it ) but putting these on today has made me REALLY want to go for a ride

[chanceyy]

she does look good chris ... be almost like riding a new bike :yes:

[HornetBoy]

she does look good chris ... be almost like riding a new bike :yes:

thanks,yea funny you should say that,i just got told that by a fella here ,got the feeling as if i have just brought a brand new bike :2thumbsup

now just got to keep it that way eh !

[chanceyy]

thanks,yea funny you should say that,i just got told that by a fella here ,got the feeling as if i have just brought a brand new bike :2thumbsup

now just got to keep it that way eh !

that would be an excellent plan :yes: :niceone:

[HornetBoy]

The first thing im going to do when i get the katana up and running next week is ride the route to akitio without launching myself into surrounding foliage .

[Meanie]

on the todo list:

1: complete the ride to Akitio without crashing ;) :argh:

Ill be keen for a return trip over that way, those roads rock

[HornetBoy]

Ill be keen for a return trip over that way, those roads rock

hell yea :first: will have to sort something after your ride to coro loop etc ,maybe the following weekend ?

[cowboyz]

following w/end is manfield.

[HornetBoy]

following w/end is manfield.

2nd of march ....:pinch: :stupid:

[chanceyy]

and since frosty's trackday has been canned there is the rapa rumble coming up in a few weeks :wari:

[HornetBoy]

and since frosty's trackday has been canned there is the rapa rumble coming up in a few weeks :wari:

rapa rumble ???

[chanceyy]

rapa rumble ???

:yes: its all here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63184)

[ynot slow]

Looking good Chris,the last few days weather wise have been crap,so no probs with no riding there.

Best of luck on the reride.

Go on do the coro trip ya know ya want to lol.:2thumbsup

[yod]

Cheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home.

:killingme

[Meanie]

Cheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home. Middle Rd is getting a bit ho hum. Seems to be a few coppers on it lately as well.

490 kms round now a basic loop is it bonez :scooter:
Kinda wish i had have stayed with you guys now. Oh well next time

[HornetBoy]

Looking good Chris,the last few days weather wise have been crap,so no probs with no riding there.

Best of luck on the reride.

Go on do the coro trip ya know ya want to lol.:2thumbsup

ahh starting study s this week so its all or nothing from now on hitting the books etc,motorbikes will have to wait till the weekends .
after all got to earn the money to run the thing somehow eh!

yea im bloody pleased with how it looks now ,will have to bring it out and show it off to all when its legal

[Bonez]

Blaardy brill days riding today. Set off to Shannon from Meanies and Monies with
the express intention of buying some good riding kit. Deal done. Coffee and donuts surplied to all who showed up. There's a 4 speed Evo 883 Sporty with extras up for grabs if anyone is interested.

Yod, NZSarge and myself peeled off from the main group and went on a "wee" ride around the "loop". John and Jonno can fill you in on the details. Needless to say this ol coots feelling a bit weary. Topped up the CXs oil ready for the next one. I also noted the front tire needs to be changed.

A bit windy. But hey, we where out on the bikes.:scooter:

Spending dosh on new clobber has given Uncle Scrooge a headache.:gob:

[yod]

mint ride

nice n windy for a change

[Bonez]

mint ride

nice n windy for a changePics bro, the pics.:Punk::headbang:

[yod]

Blaardy brill days riding today. Set off to Shannon from Meanies and Monies with
the express intention of buying some good riding kit. Deal done. Coffee and donuts surplied to all who showed up. There's a 4 speed Evo 883 Sporty with extras up for grabs if anyone is interested.

Yod, NZSarge and myself peeled off from the main group and went on a "wee" ride around the "loop". John and Jonno can fill you in on the details. Needless to say this ol coots feelling a bit weary. Topped up the CXs oil ready for the next one. I also noted the front tire needs to be changed.

A bit windy. But hey, we where out on the bikes.:scooter:

Spending dosh on new clobber has given Uncle Scrooge a headache.:gob:

right then

ashhurst, gorge, ballance, track, aokautere and through to shannon, back through to aokautere, track, mangamaire, eketahuna, alfredton, route 52 to pongaroa, on to wimbledon, porangahau, back road to somewhere, main road to waipuk, back road to gravel, turn around and back to main road, through to takapau, ormondville for a brew, matamau, dannevirke, top grass road to woodville, gorge, ashhurst for coffee and home

[yod]

Pics bro, the pics.:Punk::headbang:

yeah yeah, gimme a chance, my feet hurt....

[HornetBoy]

right then

ashhurst, gorge, ballance, track, aokautere and through to shannon, back through to aokautere, track, mangamaire, eketahuna, alfredton, route 52 to pongaroa, on to wimbledon, porangahau, back road to somewhere, main road to waipuk, back road to gravel, turn around and back to main road, through to takapau, ormondville for a brew, matamau, dannevirke, top grass road to woodville, gorge, ashhurst for coffee and home

you weren't drinking and riding were you .... :whistle: lol

[Bonez]

you weren't drinking and riding were you .... :whistle: lolNeeded to, otherwise we would have been dehydrated.

[manwithav8]

yeah yeah, gimme a chance, my feet hurt....

your feet hurt??? aaw poor you.. My bloody head has been hurting all day lol...
I want pics too so I know what I missed out on....

[Horse]

hopefully not the same way we are!!

im pretty sure i recognised the saddle road in the footage of their travels on the news last night

I can guarantee you the footage on TV3 showed them descending the saddle towards ashhurst.

[yod]

pic 1: Coffee and donuts in Shannon, cheers John!!!
pic 2: Garry hides from the camera unsuccessfully
pic 3: Bonez found us a 'detour'
pic 4: Sarge found us a 'detour'

[NZsarge]

Coffee and donuts in Shannon, cheers John!!!
Bonez found us a 'detour'
Sarge found us a 'detour'

Yeah cheers John, coffee and the donut hit the spot nicely.:niceone:
Bonez "detour" was successful :niceone:
Sarge's "detour" not so successful :(
Nevermind the day at large was a great success to be sure, just what the Doc ordered.
The FZ1 chuckes a hissy fit any time it gets near gravel! :rolleyes:

[HornetBoy]

Good to see that the FZ1 is road worthy again sarge :yes:
those ninja 250's looks great!! thought it was a 600 at first glance

[NZsarge]

Good to see that the FZ1 is road worthy again sarge :yes:
those ninja 250's looks great!! thought it was a 600 at first glance

Yeah it's all good, starting to gel with the bike again by the end of the ride, although I dropped it in the gravel again at the Pahiatua turn off. :whistle: Yet another newbie mistake! I'm gonna have to get my shit together one way or another.:rolleyes:

[HornetBoy]

Yeah it's all good, starting to gel with the bike again by the end of the ride, although I dropped it in the gravel again at the Pahiatua turn off. :whistle: Yet another newbie mistake! I'm gonna have to get my shit together one way or another.:rolleyes:

yea ,do like that bike ,havent heard it running before so curious to see if its like all the other current models with all the emmision and baffleing add-ons, certainly a different bike to your yzf size wise aye. ow no again ..really ? no major damage i hope ,geez sounds like you and gravel dont get along to well.

[NZsarge]

yea ,do like that bike ,havent heard it running before so curious to see if its like all the other current models with all the emmision and baffleing add-ons, certainly a different bike to your yzf size wise aye. ow no again ..really ? no major damage i hope ,geez sounds like you and gravel dont get along to well.
I think i'll be able to polish most of the damage out but i've got a good mind to leave it as is to remind me not to be such a twat!

[Bonez]

I think i'll be able to polish most of the damage out but i've got a good mind to leave it as is to remind me not to be such a twat!You'll have it looking like the CX in no time.........:msn-wink:

[yod]

You'll have it looking like the CX in no time.........:msn-wink:

oh nice:laugh:

[banditrider]

I think i'll be able to polish most of the damage out but i've got a good mind to leave it as is to remind me not to be such a twat!

Hmmmm, sounds familiar. Bloody silver bikes! Must be jinxed! It only happens to nice shiny new bikes!

[cowboyz]

gives youthe oppourtunity to paint it ........


green

[banditrider]

gives youthe oppourtunity to paint it ........

green

U mean like this...

[Meanie]

You'll have it looking like the CX in no time.........:msn-wink:

Never make it sond the same though


U mean like this...

Yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk :sick: that looks farken disgusting :sick:

[HornetBoy]

U mean like this...

:gob::gob::gob::gob: :sick:

[banditrider]

Yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk :sick: that looks farken disgusting :sick:

Thought it might inspire you...

...silvers nice.

[cowboyz]

no.

Just no.

might just leave the green for the sports bikes.

Paint it purple.

[Meanie]

no.

Just no.

might just leave the green for the sports bikes.

Paint it purple.

That just aint right is it

[yod]

U mean like this...

now THATS green!!!

[Bonez]

Thought it might inspire you...

...silvers nice.It's the new grey.

[NZsarge]

U mean like this...

Oh mate! That's stunning! When I come over friday morning i'll be early with a few cans of green in the panniers so it's got time to dry before we leave.:niceone:

[oscarnz]

That just aint right is it

Whats the matter with a purple bike??? Mines purple :lol:

[manwithav8]

Oh mate! That's stunning! When I come over friday morning i'll be early with a few cans of green in the panniers so it's got time to dry before we leave.:niceone:

You'll be wrapped your all good to go mate....

[NZsarge]

You'll be wrapped your all good to go mate....

No not quite but i'm getting there, going out this morning to do a bit more and i'll finish things off on thursday.

[Meanie]

No not quite but i'm getting there, going out this morning to do a bit more and i'll finish things off on thursday.

Your cutting it fine mate, I was packed and ready to go last Sunday :eek:

[cowboyz]

well it takes that long to fill up the concours. By the time you unpack it friday we will be ready to pack up and come home again.

[manwithav8]

No not quite but i'm getting there, going out this morning to do a bit more and i'll finish things off on thursday.

Wicked........No rush, it's not like your a woman and have to try and take your whole wardrobe lol

[yod]

got Al back home in one piece

thanks to the dodgy ashhurst lot for the help this evening, top effort all round as usual

:rockon:

[Meanie]

got Al back home in one piece

thanks to the dodgy ashhurst lot for the help this evening, top effort all round as usual

:rockon:

All good
Two punctures in one day, and then to have a repair kit handy to find the valve stem is stuffed, thats gotta suck

[86GSXR]

Who would have thought? Two bikes, two rear tyres, and two nails! And then a f.......d valve :argh: :calm: Huge thanks guys, a great team effort :2thumbsup Now all I have to do is rescue the poor old Bonnie :eek: Getting onto it now :niceone:

[Bonez]

Who would have thought? Two bikes, two rear tyres, and two nails! And then a f.......d valve :argh: :calm: Huge thanks guys, a great team effort :2thumbsup Now all I have to do is rescue the poor old Bonnie :eek: Getting onto it now :niceone:Must be something in the air. I stuffed a workmates trailer tube with a forklift today.

[yod]

Must be something in the air. I stuffed a workmates trailer tube with a forklift today.

that'll learn ya

stay away from those dodgy four-wheeled fuckers

[Bonez]

that'll learn ya

stay away from those dodgy four-wheeled fuckersHaving my glasses off didn't help. Thought the forks were'nt out that far and had them spaced either side of the tyre. Oh well. He's a nice chap and I offered to pay for a new tube.

[NZsarge]

Having my glasses off didn't help. Thought the forks were'nt out that far and had them spaced either side of the tyre. Oh well. He's a nice chap and I offered to pay for a new tube.

Oh well, at least it was just a tube and not something else :doh:

[ynot slow]

Must be something in the air. I stuffed a workmates trailer tube with a forklift today.

Bugger,thought you may have been up in the naki today,saw a cx at Stratford at lunchtime,parked next to a harley at a pub,looked bloody tidy too.

[banditrider]

Anyone still around and going to Manfield tomorrow?