Manawatu Rant n Rave

[HornetBoy]

Anyone still around and going to Manfield tomorrow?

I will be going :yes: after a lil run over vinegar hill with a couple others.

[NZsarge]

I was thinking of shooting up north (rain and wind dependant) to try and hook up with the crew somewhere for shits and giggles if anyone is keen for a ride. Might text Meanie tomorrow morning to see if it's worth it.

[banditrider]

I was thinking of shooting up north (rain and wind dependant) to try and hook up with the crew somewhere for shits and giggles if anyone is keen for a ride. Might text Meanie tomorrow morning to see if it's worth it.

Had thought of doing that too...but there's bikes at Manfield. Might see what the day brings. What time are you thinking of heading off?

[NZsarge]

Had thought of doing that too...but there's bikes at Manfield. Might see what the day brings. What time are you thinking of heading off?

C'mon man, riding ya bike out to feilding is hardly a ride mate!
I was thinking maybe I could get to and leave Palmy by 10am, no need to be too hardcore about it but i'm giving you a heads up right now that if it starts raining i'm gone, after the scare I got yesterday on the Napier-Taupo road i'm not that keen to repeat, I need to sort things on my bike a bit I think, something we could have a natter about maybe.
I think I might ring Meanie tonight to see what's up not to mention check their route home on the ride thread.

[banditrider]

C'mon man, riding ya bike out to feilding is hardly a ride mate!

Well, if we left now we could ride up, do the loop and be back in time for the 1st race tomorrow eh?

[NZsarge]

Well, if we left now we could ride up, do the loop and be back in time for the 1st race tomorrow eh?

:oi-grr: You friggin' nutcase!:laugh: Problem is knowing you're probably being serious!
So you interested?

[banditrider]

:oi-grr: You friggin' nutcase!:laugh: Problem is knowing you're probably being serious!
So you interested?

If I don't end up doing the manfield thing - would be nice to watch some bike racing after going to the V8's on Saturday. For some reason I prefer the bikes...

What time you leaving Danniverke? I can check in here in the AM and let you know for sure what I'm up to.

[NZsarge]

If I don't end up doing the manfield thing - would be nice to watch some bike racing after going to the V8's on Saturday. For some reason I prefer the bikes...

What time you leaving Dannevirkelol? I can check in here in the AM and let you know for sure what I'm up to.

Lets say 9:15ish have you got my cell #? It might make life easyier if you do decide to come along.(or not)

[NZsarge]

Another idea is we could just pick them up at Vinegar hill, that's a thought too, just depends on how bigger day you want to make it.

[banditrider]

Lets say 9:15ish have you got my cell #? It might make life easyier if you do decide to come along.(or not)

No I haven't & my damn cell is on the blink too - time for work to get me a new one. Tell ya what, I'll get my shit sorted & PM you later on tonight?

Gotta go & give the mower a bit of a thrashing.:yawn:

[NZsarge]

No I haven't & my damn cell is on the blink too - time for work to get me a new one. Tell ya what, I'll get my shit sorted & PM you later on tonight?

Gotta go & give the mower a bit of a thrashing.:yawn:

Sweet as, just seen a thread, biker down in the Wiakato so i'm off to ring Meanie now!

[chanceyy]

Anyone still around and going to Manfield tomorrow?

will be there .. just got back after watching today as well .. she was damn warm there so be prepared for hot hot hot .. dry weather







did i mention dry :lol:

[oscarnz]

Awesome day at the track yesterday and today!! Looking forward to another great day tomorrow. Just watched the weather, could be a little bit of rain tomorrow, but not alot to worry about.

[banditrider]

Feeling poor: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/02/holidays-are-expensive.html

[ynot slow]

Feeling poor: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/02/holidays-are-expensive.html

Nice looking boots,should have kept the bandit,then money would be no problem.:doh:Agree with the waterproof claims made by manufacturers',my boots whilst cheap($150 or) so seem to be ok,mind you that's in mild squalls not full on rain,won't last as long but value for $$$ seem ok,even wear them to work on saturday morning and are comfy,good support,keep the smell in lol.

The cheapest part of the mini ride is the entry fee and accomodation,the actual part of gear required(top boxs),servicing etc required to do the trip is the expense,but a bloody good ride i'll bet.

[Meanie]

Just posted the route we are coming home on meanies excelent adventure thread if your thinkinh of heading up to meet us
We plan to leave about 10 as well

[banditrider]

Nice looking boots,should have kept the bandit,then money would be no problem.:doh:Agree with the waterproof claims made by manufacturers',my boots whilst cheap($150 or) so seem to be ok,mind you that's in mild squalls not full on rain,won't last as long but value for $$$ seem ok,even wear them to work on saturday morning and are comfy,good support,keep the smell in lol.

The cheapest part of the mini ride is the entry fee and accomodation,the actual part of gear required(top boxs),servicing etc required to do the trip is the expense,but a bloody good ride i'll bet.

Yeah, they're not cheap these Rusty rides, but are great fun. Add in ferry tickets, 5-6,000km worth of fuel, accomodation & tucker, servicing & tyres and you're generally looking at around the 2 grand+ mark! Generally only the Southern X is on this scale and it's only every 2nd year but the Mini's Return is something a bit special and would be a shame to miss out - really looking forward to it. GC in October & Southern X next year too...

[ynot slow]

As they say lifes too short.Had a mate put new tyres on his bike to do the southern x last year,came home and needed to replace them after another 1000km.Still if ya going to do those type of rides the ST,FJR,Concours type are ideal.

[NZsarge]

Well, considering forecasts and wot not I decided my time might be better spent giving the bike a birthday so I washed it last night and i've spent the last couple of hours shining it up with the trusty Turtle wax ICE and it's looking sweet ready for maybe a friday night ride with any luck, got to do these friday nighters as daylight savings is coming to a close......Along with summer :crybaby:

[HornetBoy]

Well, considering forecasts and wot not I decided my time might be better spent giving the bike a birthday so I washed it last night and i've spent the last couple of hours shining it up with the trusty Turtle wax ICE and it's looking sweet ready for maybe a friday night ride with any luck, got to do these friday nighters as daylight savings is coming to a close......Along with summer :crybaby:

Yea the turtle wax ice certainly gives it a shine eh :yes:

Ending of summer already coming up.....spent the whole bloody thing getting the bike ready again.:shit:

[Bonez]

Gerble and the Pantah went for a quiet scoot around the "valley" this arvo. Nice ride. Stopped in at a freind of Dougs at Kimbolton for coffee and scones.
Nattered for a bit then headed home. Overcast most of the day and a small shower but that was about it. Good time to test out the Dryrider kit I got last weekend. Find it slides around a bit on the seat.

Very muggy still.

[ynot slow]

got to do these friday nighters as daylight savings is coming to a close......Along with summer :crybaby:

Don't say that about summer ending,hell the rugby has started and we have cricket as well,no no no to end of summer,that is when the bloody holdens win in aussie,hehehe ford 1,2,3 first heat in Adelaide.:cool:

[NZsarge]

Don't say that about summer ending,hell the rugby has started and we have cricket as well,no no no to end of summer,that is when the bloody holdens win in aussie,hehehe ford 1,2,3 first heat in Adelaide.:cool:

Don't watch rugby, most certainly don't watch cricket, don't get too excited about Ford winning or Holden for that matter coz they are essentially the same car underneath anyway.:devil2:
What we can look foward to is Moto GP and Superbikes where ofcourse Rossi will kick arse and so to will Haga san.:headbang::D

[banditrider]

Don't watch rugby, most certainly don't watch cricket, don't get to excited about Ford winning or Holden for that matter coz they are essentially the same car underneath anyway.:devil2:
What we can look foward to is Moto GP and Superbikes where ofcourse Rossi will kick arse and so to will Haga san.:headbang::D
Watched some bikes meself yesterday: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/02/nz-superbike-champs.html

[slydesigns]

Agreed on Haga... its his year, its been his year for years in fact!

But Rossi? hmmm I'm banking on Pedrosa against Stoner with Rossi watching on

[Freakshow]

Does any one know if the track day is this weekend still?? Details??

[NZsarge]

But Rossi? hmmm I'm banking on Pedrosa against Stoner with Rossi watching on

O ye of little faith!

I dunno, got my doubts about the Honda in the early part of the season at least.

[yod]

Does any one know if the track day is this weekend still?? Details??

as far as i know it is, but weather lookin a bit iffy

[Grub]

Yup, Central Districts Motorcycle Touring Club (CDMTC) are having their second track day of the year on Sunday at Manfield, $40 for the best organised track day.

[NZsarge]

as far as i know it is, but weather lookin a bit iffy

You takin' the Zook 'round if ya get the alt fixed?

[yod]

You takin' the Zook 'round if ya get the alt fixed?

does a one-legged duck swim in circles?

[slydesigns]

Woohoo rematch. Oh, wait... you'll be one up though... I'll need a 5 lap head start, sweet? We'll go for 6 laps.:dodge:

[ynot slow]

does a one-legged duck swim in circles?

Not on 1st may each year.

[Bonez]

Not on 1st may each year.Isn't there only one May per year anyway?

[ynot slow]

Isn't there only one May per year anyway?

:doh:Sorry 1st of May,yep only one of them,d day for ducks,and sports shops reap the rewards.

[robertydog]

does a one-legged duck swim in circles?

Thats what you do on the track.........go aroung in circles:lol:

[Bonez]

Thats what you do on the track.........go aroung in circles:lol:What? No stock, shit, cages, pea metal or tree branches to dodge?

[ynot slow]

What? No stock, shit, cages, pea metal or tree branches to dodge?

Can always do the asian thing,go other way.Nothing like going down a one way street and meeting a tourist in a campervan ploughing towards ya like a jap whaling ship after greenpiece inflatables.

[yod]

What? No stock, shit, cages, pea metal or tree branches to dodge?

aye??? so whats the point then? :lol:

[Meanie]

Monie is keen for a ride on Saturday, might just lead her over manfield way :whistle: See what happens

[yod]

Woohoo rematch. Oh, wait... you'll be one up though... I'll need a 5 lap head start, sweet? We'll go for 6 laps.:dodge:

:laugh:

i might even use another gear other than 5th too


am charging the battery from the vfr so i have a spare if i cant get the generator sorted by sunday, fingers crossed for the weather too

[cowboyz]

Monie is keen for a ride on Saturday, might just lead her over manfield way :whistle: See what happens

what? You going to go check out the track 24hrs before everyone else shows up??

[Meanie]

what? You going to go check out the track 24hrs before everyone else shows up??

I need some practice

[Grub]

... on The Great North Island Loop Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1448991#post1448991) which will take place on Saturday and Sunday 15/16th March, overnighting at Taupo's Great Lake Holiday Park

The ride is passing through the other end of the gorge and we'd love to meet up and ride with the Manawatu crew since you gave us such a great time on Waitangi Day.

[HornetBoy]

yes!! Got me name fixed :clap::clap::clap: now i dont have to worry about people asking me how much im selling my 250 hornet for lol


and Fark me the kat is finally finished completely,got all the rest of me parts today from ebay ,ran out to the shed, managed to put all the fairings on ,headlight,speedo etc in an hour ,took it for a ride and first thing i thought was ....this is a bloody awkward thing to ride (haveing been on the hornet for the past couple of months ) so hopefully i can get back into the whole head down arse up style of the kat quick enough.but she certainly runs well .

too mark the occasion today i pulled a sickie and took her for a ride to wellington and back just to get back into the feel of it and just had a huge smile on my face the whole way ...ahh realized how much i bloody missed the thing .now for the next ride eh!

only thing now is the new gear ,should be fun but i have a feeling my wallet is not going to feel the same

[yod]

fairing off, tank off, airbox off, starter motor out, generator out

sounds easy

it wasnt

i now have a gaping hole in the top of the tranny as i also took the starter/generator drive bay off the top of the trans as well. the generator is gear driven off the trans and this gearset is also turned over by the starter. the generator drive has a cog with a bush around it so the 'shock' of the starter doesnt root the generator (by the looks). it's this bush that appears to be rooted

will take it to PTs tomorrow and get a 2nd opinion, it may not be THE problem but it certainly looks farked

pic 1 shows it still in the generator drive
pic 3 shows it taken out, you can see the surface of the bush is a mess

tis good to pull your bike apart every now and then

[Meanie]

fairing off, tank off, airbox off, starter motor out, generator out

sounds easy

it wasnt

i now have a gaping hole in the top of the tranny as i also took the starter/generator drive bay off the top of the trans as well. the generator is gear driven off the trans and this gearset is also turned over by the starter. the generator drive has a cog with a bush around it so the 'shock' of the starter doesnt root the generator (by the looks). it's this bush that appears to be rooted

will take it to PTs tomorrow and get a 2nd opinion, it may not be THE problem but it certainly looks farked

pic 1 shows it still in the generator drive
pic 3 shows it taken out, you can see the surface of the bush is a mess

tis good to pull your bike apart every now and then

OMG I hope you know how to put that sucker back together

[cowboyz]

i see your problem. the zooki doesnt have enough power to turn that generator. The good news is you can sell that beast to waipa to run the upper north island though.

PS. yes that bush is shagged (you already know that) but that is not causeing the no charge problem. Keep digging.

[yod]

PS. yes that bush is shagged (you already know that) but that is not causeing the no charge problem. Keep digging.

?? no? but couldn't it be the breakdown in the drive to the genreator?

[cowboyz]

am I looking at it wrong? Doesnt that whole unit move and the bush is there to stop it "welding" together? Is there not a shaft through the middle of that large gear?

[yod]

OMG I hope you know how to put that sucker back together

i thought you were coming over to put it back together

[cowboyz]

let that happen and it will run like a honda

[yod]

am I looking at it wrong? Doesnt that whole unit move and the bush is there to stop it "welding" together? Is there not a shaft through the middle of that large gear?

no, sounds like you are looking at it right....that whole thing drives the generator via that small cog but i think it may be failing to drive it cos the bush is worn out

im probably not explaining it very well

i believe the bush itself is simply to absorb the shock of startup

[yod]

let that happen and it will run like a honda

speaking of which, the old girl got cranked over again tonight

[DingoZ]

... on The Great North Island Loop Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1448991#post1448991) which will take place on Saturday (and maybe Sunday) 15th March.

The ride is passing through the other end of the gorge and we'd love to meet up and ride with the Manawatu crew since you gave us such a great time on Waitangi Day.


...ahh realized how much i bloody missed the thing .now for the next ride eh!

only thing now is the new gear ,should be fun but i have a feeling my wallet is not going to feel the same


Come along on the above ride if you looking for a ride..:)

[cowboyz]

hmmmm. I would have though it would still turn on the bearing further into the photo. I am picking the diodes worn out and buggered. Hope I am wrong but either way it shouldnt be that expensive to repair.

[cowboyz]

speaking of which, the old girl got cranked over again tonight

:Oi:


(that was on Mrs Yods behalf)

[yod]

hmmmm. I would have though it would still turn on the bearing further into the photo. I am picking the diodes worn out and buggered. Hope I am wrong but either way it shouldnt be that expensive to repair.
you mean IN the generator itself?


:Oi:


(that was on Mrs Yods behalf)

sorry dear...

[cowboyz]

yep. which means a recon or a second hand one. Let you decide pros and cons and costs of either.

[cowboyz]

Just adding... you will probably find it has been on its way out for ages. Not terribly schooled on rf900 alternator but there should be a couple or 3 diodes and 1 or 2 failing could still give you enough power to charge the battery if ridden long enough without drawing too much power. Basically its job is to produce too much power to run the bike and the remainder charges the battery so being as it doesnt take a shitload of power to run the bike it wouldnt take too much to have some in reserve for battery charging. Have you found on short trips before it can be a little hard to start?

Like I say, more than happy to be proved wrong if it saves you some $$ and gets you back on the road.

[yod]

no track day for me - alternator drive unit is at PTs for them to press on the new drive gear (whenever that turns up)

:weep:

[Bonez]

no track day for me - alternator drive unit is at PTs for them to press on the new drive gear (whenever that turns up)

:weep:Hey at least it's getting sorted mate. Will be good for another 50 odd thousand miles ;)

[robertydog]

Keep us informed of the weather situation guys. Hate to head all the way down there and its raining.
Thats a shame yod. Would of been nice to see you doing the track day.

[NZsarge]

no track day for me - alternator drive unit is at PTs for them to press on the new drive gear (whenever that turns up)

:weep:

The rest of the alternator ok though? I'd say shitty timing but it's always shitty timing when ya transport be it bike or car gives trouble.

[NZsarge]

Keep us informed of the weather situation guys. Hate to head all the way down there and its raining.
Thats a shame yod. Would of been nice to see you doing the track day.

Yeah someone will let you know mate, not much use me chiming in about it though, bit to far away and that stinking range gets in the way of seeing what's happening over there...

[ynot slow]

Yeah someone will let you know mate, not much use me chiming in about it though, bit to far away and that stinking range gets in the way of seeing what's happening over there...

To check the weather in Palmy,go to www.pnspeedway.co.nz. Home page has an image of weather live on right side of site,gives an idea around the arena.

[NZsarge]

To check the weather in Palmy,go to www.pnspeedway.co.nz. Home page has an image of weather live on right side of site,gives an idea around the arena.

Cheers! Looks shit right now!:lol:

[Bonez]

Cheers! Looks shit right now!:lol:Been a drizzle for a good couple of hours. Ok our side of town at the moment though ;)

[NZsarge]

Been a drizzle for a good couple of hours. Ok our side of town at the moment though ;)

Been not too bad a day over this way today, got a ride in around the Oringi block so i'm reasonably happy, had a reasonable couple of showers in the latter afternoon but I was at my brothers so i'm dry as a bone :woohoo:

[slydesigns]

Keep us informed of the weather situation guys. Hate to head all the way down there and its raining.

Will post up early morning is it helps, we live within earshot of the track.
Whats the latest time you want to know by?

And I thought Mr Yod (or perhaps its actually Mrs who owns it) owned a VFR of some description? Why wouldn't that be the track weapon of choice tomorrow?

[yod]

Keep us informed of the weather situation guys. Hate to head all the way down there and its raining.
Thats a shame yod. Would of been nice to see you doing the track day.
yeah cheers mate - i'll get out there, one day....


The rest of the alternator ok though? I'd say shitty timing but it's always shitty timing when ya transport be it bike or car gives trouble.
the old chap at PTs reckoned the part that has failed ALWAYS fails and he's never seen an RF alternator crap out yet (and he musta been 60) so hopefully he's right in this case...



And I thought Mr Yod (or perhaps its actually Mrs who owns it) owned a VFR of some description? Why wouldn't that be the track weapon of choice tomorrow?
no front brakes, no warrant, no rego, need to get new tyre on the rear, front forks need oil and seals.....

[NZsarge]

yeah cheers mate - i'll get out there, one day....


the old chap at PTs reckoned the part that has failed ALWAYS fails and he's never seen an RF alternator crap out yet (and he musta been 60) so hopefully he's right in this case...


Cool, just a matter of time then...:rolleyes:

Why don't you come out in the car anyway (if it's fine..ish)

[slydesigns]

Sun is finally BLAZING out here in Feilding. Grounds wet but its already starting to burn off.

[NZsarge]

Sun is finally BLAZING out here in Feilding. Grounds wet but its already starting to burn off.

Hows the wind?

The evil part of the sky is slowly moving away leaving something altogether more pleasant. :clap: touch breezy though.

[manwithav8]

Hows the wind?

The evil part of the sky is slowly moving away leaving something altogether more pleasant. :clap: touch breezy though.

not too breazy for you mate, just get out there and do it, see you there!!!!

[NZsarge]

not too breazy for you mate, just get out there and do it, see you there!!!!

Won't be riding the track itself, just coming to say hi and have a look.

[manwithav8]

Won't be riding the track itself, just coming to say hi and have a look.

ditto ................

[86GSXR]

It was one of those days! Thought it would be wet, but turned out to be a cracker! Headed out to Manfeild, met Cowboyz, MWV8 and Sarge. Stuffed about for a couple of hours deciding whether or not to take the bike out or not, no insurance, no full leathers, 3 hrs late, tired etc. Decided not too. Watched Gary clean up in the S's and ended up popping over the track. Nearly binned it 3 times on gravel and cats eye's so decided to put it away for the day. However, had a much better workout later on with Sarah on the back. Track, Ballance and Gorge :niceone:

[cowboyz]

got you on video along with the rest of the manawatu crowd here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68544

[cowboyz]

new video of the daytonas is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg-wDUKlxGk

[Meanie]

new video of the daytonas is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg-wDUKlxGk

Nice vids
Pleased to see you wernt speeding and you were obeying all the road rules

[cowboyz]

that right. we werent speeding. There are corners on that road and I dont know how to go round corners.

[86GSXR]

No speeding there. Man I love that road, it's just got everything you want in a bike road. Great vid and the soundtrack is just so perfect. Glad we didn't end up like the guy in the song though lol :niceone:

[Meanie]

No speeding there. Man I love that road, it's just got everything you want in a bike road. Great vid and the soundtrack is just so perfect. Glad we didn't end up like the guy in the song though lol :niceone:

Awesome video, sure gets you in the mood to go riding

[banditrider]

Awesome to see the local roads too - rather than some twat on a motorway doing 180mph. Hell, you can picture yourself going into the corners. I was looking for the little gravel patches, sheep, crap on the road...

Damn, I need to go for a snot...

[ynot slow]

Might need to check the vid at a library,bloody dial up.

[yod]

still no bike.....waiting for confirmation of lead-time and price on my generator bit

nice vid, 2-up daytonas are quite common these days aren't they....

[NZsarge]

still no bike.....waiting for confirmation of lead-time and price on my generator bit

nice vid, 2-up daytonas are quite common these days aren't they....
Oh a yellow bike!
Ohh yeah, one of them Daytona's, you can't step outside without trippin' over one of those things....:devil2:

You'd think if it was such a common issue that Suzuki NZ might have these parts lyin' 'round somewhere...
Or at the very least be able to tell you what it's gonna cost.

[86GSXR]

still no bike.....waiting for confirmation of lead-time and price on my generator bit

nice vid, 2-up daytonas are quite common these days aren't they....

Well, you wouldn't be having these problems if you'd bought a Triumph would you :laugh: (hope they fix it soon)


Oh a yellow bike!
Ohh yeah, one of them Daytona's, you can't step outside without trippin' over one of those things....:devil2:

Excuse me, it's Gold :nya:

[NZsarge]

Well, you wouldn't be having these problems if you'd bought a Triumph would you :laugh: (hope they fix it soon)



Excuse me, it's Gold :nya:

Oopps! that's right.....gold :laugh:
When that new side panel due in?

[NZsarge]

Oh a yellow bike!
Ohh yeah, one of them Daytona's, you can't step outside without trippin' over one of those things....:devil2:


Almost as common as Kawasaki's :devil2::devil2::dodge:

[yod]

grumpy yod

the drive parts should be here in about a week - probably about $150 including fitting
BUT
the drive also needs the bearing replaced - another $100 including fitting but it's ex-japan so at least 2 weeks

$250 all-up to get it sorted is ok but having to wait possibly 3 weeks is a bit of an arse

I will now dedicate myself to the mighty VFR's cause

[Bonez]

grumpy yod

the drive parts should be here in about a week - probably about $150 including fitting
BUT
the drive also needs the bearing replaced - another $100 including fitting but it's ex-japan so at least 2 weeks

$250 all-up to get it sorted is ok but having to wait possibly 3 weeks is a bit of an arse

I will now dedicate myself to the mighty VFR's causeCan't they pull out the bearing and see if there is a suitable replacement at SKF?

Oh and Honda riders are ghey, apperently. Skiddy owns one and his sig says so ;).

[yod]

Can't they pull out the bearing and see if there is a suitable replacement at SKF?

who knows? i'm no expert



Oh and Honda riders are ghey, apperently. Skiddy owns one and his sig says so ;).

yeah i heard, already had him up about that one, he never got back to me tho :laugh:

[Bonez]

Awesome video, sure gets you in the mood to go ridingThanks for showing this Luddite James, you birthday boy. Kept that quiet.:chase:

[Meanie]

Thanks for showing this Luddite James, you birthday boy. Kept that quiet.:chase:

Shhhhhhhh...........

[chanceyy]

Shhhhhhhh...........

:gob: happy birthday ole fella :eek:



well in case you had not noticed I am back from the south island ... blardy awesome weekend .. & even better since we dodged the rain for the ride down & back (it was a close thing though)

seriously recommend this rally .. well organised for sure .. great atmostphere & venue


now its back to try & get betsy's major leak sorted before the rapa rumble in a week or two ..

[NZsarge]

who knows? i'm no expert

Take the bearing to a retailer and just get them to match the numbers and bob's your auntie..:D

[NZsarge]

Shhhhhhhh...........

Too late now....
Happy birthday for when ever it was :niceone:

[Monie]

It was yesterday and he turned ------ better not tell :innocent:

[86GSXR]

Shhhhhhhh...........


It was yesterday and he turned ------ better not tell :innocent:

Spring chicken :laugh: Happy Birthday :rockon: :Punk:

[yod]

Spring chicken :laugh: Happy Birthday :rockon: :Punk:

what are you doing online at this time of night? did you finally get your connection sorted?

[86GSXR]

I did indeed thank God for that! Went with slingshot in the end so it's dialup for the next week or so until they get the BB sorted out. It's good to be able to while away some hours at home instead of at work now :pinch:

[yod]

I did indeed thank God for that! Went with slingshot in the end so it's dialup for the next week or so until they get the BB sorted out. It's good to be able to while away some hours at home instead of at work now :pinch:

ahh yes....the great pastime: procrastination :blink:

[chanceyy]

good to see you back online hon :D ... now to catch up for that coffee :lol: ... will be around on sunday .. dropping Betsy off in palmy to get sorted ..

wanna met for lunch at cuba ?

[86GSXR]

ahh yes....the great pastime: procrastination :blink:

Quite old chap.


good to see you back online hon :D ... now to catch up for that coffee :lol: ... will be around on sunday .. dropping Betsy off in palmy to get sorted ..

wanna met for lunch at cuba ?

The magic words, coffee, lunch, and Cuba lol. Sounds like a plan :yes:

[cowboyz]

I hope you can remember where it is!

[NZsarge]

Friday and Saturday are looking good for the riding of motorbikes.:niceone:

Has anyone had any though on maybe slapping together an Easter weekend ride?

[ynot slow]

I did indeed thank God for that! Went with slingshot in the end so it's dialup for the next week or so until they get the BB sorted out. It's good to be able to while away some hours at home instead of at work now :pinch:

You need a bloody slingshot where you guys are,even the pigeons would get lost from the driveway to home.

Hows gerald?use the slingshot on him.:Playnice:

Should see the roads here in Queenstown bloody good for bikes.Except the petrol prices and tourist crap,weather nice and after trying to surf on Wakitipu(sp)today you can jetski on it,might try that.

[DingoZ]

Sorry to Hijack the thread..

** Update on The Great Lower North Island Loop Ride ***

Second cabin is booked. So spots available.

Meet times and locations etc, will be posted shortly for the excellent and magnificent Manawatu Riders that are thinking of coming. And speaking of "thinking of coming" if you are can ya chuck your splendiforous identification words on the calendar link please, just for an indication on numbers. In case we need to book more accomodation or make some reservations at an eatery type place....:)


Cheers Muchly

Andrew

[banditrider]

Friday and Saturday are looking good for the riding of motorbikes.:niceone:

Has anyone had any though on maybe slapping together an Easter weekend ride?

Yep the Rustys have. If you're really keen, we'll be heading over to Wanganui at about 6am on the Saturday for the 7am checkpoint in Wanganui and then making our way up to Kaitaia - nice little pootle.

Only 8 freakin days to kick off! :rockon:

[oscarnz]

Well I am bikeless, have a look at my ride report of my trip up the east coast.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68823

[Meanie]

Yep the Rustys have. If you're really keen, we'll be heading over to Wanganui at about 6am on the Saturday for the 7am checkpoint in Wanganui and then making our way up to Kaitaia - nice little pootle.

Only 8 freakin days to kick off! :rockon:

Ill be down the marlbrough sounds on my anual holiday :woohoo:
Have fun and stay safe mate

[Monie]

Has anyone had any though on maybe slapping together an Easter weekend ride?

well i for one will be fishing so feel free to ride down there some nice roads a long way to go for a coffee.

[HornetBoy]

Any sight of a easter weekend ride in the plans yet ? :scooter:

[NZsarge]

Any sight of a easter weekend ride in the plans yet ? :scooter:

Meanie and Monie are going to be down south and I think a few of the local dudes and dudettes are heading that way too but somethings going to pop up from the local bunch, if not i'll dream something up myself soon.

[HornetBoy]

Meanie and Monie are going to be down south and I think a few of the local dudes and dudettes are heading that way too but somethings going to pop up from the local bunch, if not i'll dream something up myself soon.

o ok ,hope someone does ,their is this ride which im thinking about going on tho ,which sounds pretty good ...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68242

but id much prefer a locals ride :yes:

[Grub]

ok, we've done some times for those that would like to come along on

Timing details:-
- Assemble Rimutex 8:30am
- Depart Rimutex 9:00am
- Eketahuna approx 10:45
- Dannevirke approx 11:45
- Taradale/Napier 1:15pm
- Lunch Napier Waterfront by the Marina
- Depart Napier 2:15pm
- Taupo 4:15pm
- Overnight at the Great Lakes Holiday Park

More details on the Calendar for March 15th

[HornetBoy]

ok, we've done some times for those that would like to come along on

Timing details:-
- Assemble Rimutex 8:30am
- Depart Rimutex 9:00am
- Eketahuna approx 10:45
- Dannevirke approx 11:45
- Taradale/Napier 1:15pm
- Lunch Napier Waterfront by the Marina
- Depart Napier 2:15pm
- Taupo 4:15pm
- Overnight at the Great Lakes Holiday Park

More details on the Calendar for March 15th

im a definate maybe at this point ,will give a firm answer in the next few days

[chanceyy]

ok, we've done some times for those that would like to come along on

Timing details:-
- Assemble Rimutex 8:30am
- Depart Rimutex 9:00am
- Eketahuna approx 10:45
- Dannevirke approx 11:45
- Taradale/Napier 1:15pm
- Lunch Napier Waterfront by the Marina
- Depart Napier 2:15pm
- Taupo 4:15pm
- Overnight at the Great Lakes Holiday Park

More details on the Calendar for March 15th


is this for next weekend Grub .. I will be at the rapa rumble anyhows :yes:

[Grub]

im a definate maybe at this point ,will give a firm answer in the next few days

Excellent! As soon as you know, claim a bed by adding your name to the Calendar item.

[NZsarge]

is this for next weekend Grub .. I will be at the rapa rumble anyhows :yes:

Easter..........

[Grub]

is this for next weekend Grub .. I will be at the rapa rumble anyhows :yes:

Yes it is. It does clash with the hillclimb/rumble ... it's just for anyone else looking for a ride rather than going to the other event. Had to make sure we give everyone a chance to join in if they wanted to :)

[Grub]

Easter..........

Nup, the weekend before Easter

[NZsarge]

Easter..........
WRONG! ^^^^^^^
Opps! My bad, getting confused with the the convesation I was having with Hornetboy.

[DingoZ]

Would be good to finally meet some of the Manawatu Crowd, as I missed the last gathering....:)......Hint Hint Big time NUDGE NUDGE...Anyone seen my pen for the diary anywhere.....:)

[HornetBoy]

WRONG! ^^^^^^^
Opps! My bad, getting confused with the the convesation I was having with Hornetboy.

lol :laugh:

[HornetBoy]

Would be good to finally meet some of the Manawatu Crowd, as I missed the last gathering....:)......Hint Hint Big time NUDGE NUDGE...Anyone seen my pen for the diary anywhere.....:)

you might be privileged enough to meet me ,the local village idiot :scooter:

[yod]

me ,the local village idiot :scooter:

i didn't know you'd gone and bought a kawasaki......

[HornetBoy]

i didn't know you'd gone and bought a kawasaki......

:first: :sick::laugh: ive acclaimed a honda tho for a small fee

[NZsarge]

i didn't know you'd gone and bought a kawasaki......

Ouch! :lol: What's taking you to dorkland anyway business or pleasure?

[HornetBoy]

Anyone done the paras lately ? as im going to have a lil ride up and their and back tomorrow with a couple others and don't want any gravel experiences :shit:
Hope their is no construction going on!

Unless anyone has a lil ride setup for tomorrow??? :scooter:

[banditrider]

Ill be down the marlbrough sounds on my anual holiday :woohoo:
Have fun and stay safe mate

Cheers, that's the plan! Bring us back some blue cod eh? Where do you base yaself - lived in Nelson as a kid and spent a heap of time down there (rellies there), mainly Okuri Bay, The Pass, Titowaka, Penzance...


i didn't know you'd gone and bought a kawasaki......

A could say something nasty about RF's but as a past owner I'd better shut up - just lay off the kwakas eh? Hope ya get the RF mobile soon...

[Meanie]

Cheers, that's the plan! Bring us back some blue cod eh? Where do you base yaself - lived in Nelson as a kid and spent a heap of time down there (rellies there), mainly Okuri Bay, The Pass, Titowaka, Penzance...
...

We stay in Penzance, been going there every year since our honeymoon
Love the place, and awesome for boating in almost any weather

[yod]

Ouch! :lol: What's taking you to dorkland anyway business or pleasure?
in laws.....nice day up here...pity i got no bike....



A could say something nasty about RF's but as a past owner I'd better shut up - just lay off the kwakas eh? Hope ya get the RF mobile soon...

hehe.....sorry.....me too, at least it's not an expensive fix....guy in hamilton said i could be looking at $2k to get hold of a new generator :shit:

[ynot slow]

hehe.....sorry.....me too, at least it's not an expensive fix....guy in hamilton said i could be looking at $2k to get hold of a new generator :shit:


Was talking to a guy in Wanaka yesterday,had a nice rf900,he had had gearbox probs with his bike,pulled it down and also did alternator bearings at the same time,he was happy the gearbox was ok now as he did say it was a problem around 40000 mls,but the aftermarket parts were pretty damn good.Seems the power is a bit much for the gearbox at times.

[cowboyz]

spent the day with 86 and sarah with a video camera

Got one video uploaded at the moment. All ready and going
Heaps more footage to edit and create something with.

Pretty damn good day really.

[chanceyy]

spent the day with 86 and sarah with a video camera

Got one video uploading at the moment. Should be there in about an hour.

Heaps more footage to edit and create something with.

Pretty damn good day really.

yeah but your all snobs though .. twice even :gob: :Pokey:

[86GSXR]

spent the day with 86 and sarah with a video camera

Got one video uploading at the moment. Should be there in about an hour.

Heaps more footage to edit and create something with.

Pretty damn good day really.

Excellent day. Learned a lot about bovines and had a very good time as camera ship. Looking forward to the final version! :niceone:


yeah but your all snobs though .. twice even :gob: :Pokey:

Goddam, where were you? I think I was concentrating so hard on the road I failed to see the Bighorn :doh: Got your txt much later, as once again my battery died :doh: :doh: :doh:

[chanceyy]

Goddam, where were you? I think I was concentrating so hard on the road I failed to see the Bighorn :doh: Got your txt much later, as once again my battery died :doh: :doh: :doh:

hmm top of potts hill (just before clyde cafe) on way up I was just coming off the double lanes .. betsy was on the back .. you had 4 bikes in your posse .. cowboys you sarah & looked like nobras but then I am not sure wot his new bike looks like

on the way home just coming up the double lanes on laws hill ... all three of you had to wait for me to go past so you could get past the car in front of you .. this time you was tail end charlie ..

sighs .. juz cause I am in a cage :cry: ..

[cowboyz]

didnt notice at all. Just too blind.

One video (short one) is up on my videos now.

[86GSXR]

hmm top of potts hill (just before clyde cafe) on way up I was just coming off the double lanes .. betsy was on the back .. you had 4 bikes in your posse .. cowboys you sarah & looked like nobras but then I am not sure wot his new bike looks like

on the way home just coming up the double lanes on laws hill ... all three of you had to wait for me to go past so you could get past the car in front of you .. this time you was tail end charlie ..

sighs .. juz cause I am in a cage :cry: ..

Ah yes, that wasn't Nobras, it was a a guy who just tagged along for awhile. Did the TEC on the way home and got some great footage all the way from Shannon to home. Cowboyz and I were overtaking a long line of cars, when who should appear in the opposite direction, yep the :Police: lol. Don't think he could be arsed turning around. Really sorry we missed you :yes:

[86GSXR]

didnt notice at all. Just too blind.

One video (short one) is up on my videos now.

Sweet, that will be my first job tommorrow morning!

[chanceyy]

Ah yes, that wasn't Nobras, it was a a guy who just tagged along for awhile. Did the TEC on the way home and got some great footage all the way from Shannon to home. Cowboyz and I were overtaking a long line of cars, when who should appear in the opposite direction, yep the :Police: lol. Don't think he could be arsed turning around. Really sorry we missed you :yes:

better make the most of the wee twisties by opiki turn off .. looks like they will make the road straight all through there .. bugger

oh well one day soon huh :Pokey:

[86GSXR]

didnt notice at all. Just too blind.

One video (short one) is up on my videos now.

Man that's brilliant, short and sweet. Very cool song and the ending is just bloody fab! :D


better make the most of the wee twisties by opiki turn off .. looks like they will make the road straight all through there .. bugger

oh well one day soon huh :Pokey:

God, my heart sank as we went past those works yesterday. Is there nothing sacred anymore? :crybaby:

[cowboyz]

That was a little play around teaser. There is some really good footage on my computer right now. Might take a few days to do the editing.

I have another video of greens road. Very very interesting to see the difference is *trying* to ride fast and relaxing and riding at pace. The other video has WAY better riding in it but it is in the big file from Shannon so requires alot more editing. Hopefully will get it up this week sometime.

[NZsarge]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:
But my point is we did the road to Wairoa and R-Dog was videoing it but it kept turning off on him so I don't think he got too much footage which is a shame.
I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware. Even if you guys don't I might do it that weekend if it's fine and go all the way to Gisborne as i've never been there.

[yod]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:
But my point is we did the road to Wairoa and R-Dog was videoing it but it kept turning off on him so I don't think he got too much footage which is a shame.
I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware. Even if you guys don't I might do it that weekend if it's fine and go all the way to Gisborne as i've never been there.

awesome road...been through it once heading south on dogs gizzy ride

loved it

[NZsarge]

awesome road...been through it once heading south on dogs gizzy ride

loved it
As I said i'll be aiming to do it again soon, might even try to sort it out as a locally based ride (Manawatu) either on Easter weekend or a random weekend might be better because of the heavier traffic on the long weekend.

[Dooly]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:

The young fulla is 'Speights'bud' Gixxer for eva's son riding G4E's 750.
He races bikes, and with Rob and the way his bike is set up now and his track day experience, those 2 sure can set a cracking pace.

Excellent road, and the cafe we go to at the end a few km from Wairoa is superb.
Might head up that way over the long weekend too.
In fact I'm sure some from the bay will too.

[banditrider]

I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware.

And it includes one of NZ's best sweepers...

[robertydog]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:
But my point is we did the road to Wairoa and R-Dog was videoing it but it kept turning off on him so I don't think he got too much footage which is a shame.
I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware. Even if you guys don't I might do it that weekend if it's fine and go all the way to Gisborne as i've never been there.

You just let us know when you are thinkig of coming thru. We can do a ride thru to Gisbourne. You pretty much saw all the tight and twisty stuff then the road opens up and its just great. The down fall of riding that road thru the week is the amount of Logging trucks. Although the turn off before the Mohaka viaduct. So the weekends and holidays are the best.

[robertydog]

I got some footage but it will take some time to up load it. Camera shakes aroung a bit so i will have to secure it a lot better. Im not gonna edit it as i dont wont to sit in front of the computer all week. So i hope i will have it up later.

[cowboyz]

i like editing video. if you dont want to upload the whole thing then just write down a few timestamps (I want 1:06-4:07 taken out) and send me the file on cd and I will edit it for you.

[oscarnz]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:
But my point is we did the road to Wairoa and R-Dog was videoing it but it kept turning off on him so I don't think he got too much footage which is a shame.
I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware. Even if you guys don't I might do it that weekend if it's fine and go all the way to Gisborne as i've never been there.


That road to Gisborne is awesome, even in the rain. I really enjoyed that part of my holiday. Nice twisties, great views.

[NZsarge]

You just let us know when you are thinkig of coming thru. We can do a ride thru to Gisbourne. You pretty much saw all the tight and twisty stuff then the road opens up and its just great. The down fall of riding that road thru the week is the amount of Logging trucks. Although the turn off before the Mohaka viaduct. So the weekends and holidays are the best.

Yeah no worries i'll give you a shout, i've been as far as Wiaroa before on the Ace but no further. I can only do weekends anyway, whens your next weekend (or weekend day) off?
I prefer the more open stuff anyway coz with my weight the poor bike gets a working over in the tight stuff..

[chanceyy]

read bout it here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=69208)


:wari: :wari:

[cowboyz]

new video up.

It is fucking mint too.
Heaps of fun recording it with 86 and sarah.

Cheers

Link in sig.....

[NZsarge]

new video up.

It is fucking mint too.
Heaps of fun recording it with 86 and sarah.

Cheers

Link in sig.....

Awesome music!!

[NZsarge]

Is anyone interested in doing a day ride to Gisborne sometime after Easter?

[yod]

Is anyone interested in doing a day ride to Gisborne sometime after Easter?

hmm....thats a definite maybe

pretty long haul - must be 750km there and back from palmy

[NZsarge]

hmm....thats a definite maybe

pretty long haul - must be 750km there and back from palmy

Walk in the park for you mate :yes: :niceone:

[NZsarge]

What about tomorrow, anyone keen to go for a scoot somewhere?

[yod]

dont look at me....

i got one bike with no starter or generator and the other with no back wheel or front brakes

[NZsarge]

dont look at me....

i got one bike with no starter or generator and the other with no back wheel or front brakes

Go see Bonez, he's got bikes coming out his ears...:lol:

[DingoZ]

What about tomorrow, anyone keen to go for a scoot somewhere?

You could join the Welly Crew that is coming up to go to Taupo via Hb.....:)

We are overnighting in Taupo, have got some cabins booked.

More than Welcome to join us...... Approx timings are in this thread....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68242

Hope to see you...

[Bonez]

Go see Bonez, he's got bikes coming out his ears...:lol:Gerbles the only one reged and wofed at the mo. La Trog is "servicable", so is "Ronda", but neither is "road legal".

Oh the choices :)

[Bones2]

I'm interested. Where are you thinking of

[Bones2]

What about tomorrow, anyone keen to go for a scoot somewhere?

Im interesed.

Where are you thinking of?

[banditrider]

What about tomorrow, anyone keen to go for a scoot somewhere?

Heading to Kaikoura if you're keen?

[Gibbo13p]

Gerbles the only one reged and wofed at the mo. La Trog is "servicable", so is "Ronda", but neither is "road legal".

Oh the choices :)

Need one of those floating plates bonez LOL

I see you have a bonez clone now......bones2 wonder if he can grow a beard to match :Punk:

[NZsarge]

Im interesed.

Where are you thinking of?
Hmm, dunno yet, not out toward the coast from here though, apparently it's road works up the yin yang out that way. North? South? I guess it depends if there is anymore interest. Not an early start for me though, i'll be up early but the bike really needs a tidy up.

Heading to Kaikoura if you're keen?

Kaikoura! What's that in aid of?

[chanceyy]

Hmm, dunno yet, not out toward the coast from here though, apparently it's road works up the yin yang out that way. North? South? I guess it depends if there is anymore interest. Not an early start for me though, i'll be up early but the bike really needs a tidy up.


could always come to gladstone & say Hi ... might even twist ya arm to stay for the rally :lol:

been agesssssss since we caught up :yes:

[Bones2]

Hmm, dunno yet, not out toward the coast from here though, apparently it's road works up the yin yang out that way. North? South? I guess it depends if there is anymore interest. Not an early start for me though, i'll be up early but the bike really needs a tidy up.


Kaikoura! What's that in aid of?

Is Napier/Taihape an option?

[NZsarge]

Is Napier/Taihape an option?

Tell ya what, there's a really nice road that we went through on the way north through Kimbolton, Mangarimu, Karewarewa to the main drag and come back through Vinegar hill.
Much shorter ride than what you were thinking but i'd like to save my rear tyre for the Ride to Gisborne i'd like to do after easter not to mention i'm not very keen on doing the much gravel and you probably have'nt heard but my bike falls over in the gravel.:shifty:

[banditrider]

Kaikoura! What's that in aid of?

On our way South for the start of the Mini's Return. Ride doesn't start until Wednesday in Invercargill so have a leisurely tour on the way down.

1pm sailing this arvo. Yes, I can't sleep, yes I'm chaffing at the bit & ready to go now!

[Grub]

On our way South for the start of the Mini's Return. !

What time you leaving? We'll leave Rimutex at 9. You coming via the 'rapa or down SH1? :sick:

[banditrider]

What time you leaving? We'll leave Rimutex at 9. You coming via the 'rapa or down SH1? :sick:

SH1 all the way! (Snore)

[NZsarge]

On our way South for the start of the Mini's Return. Ride doesn't start until Wednesday in Invercargill so have a leisurely tour on the way down.

1pm sailing this arvo. Yes, I can't sleep, yes I'm chaffing at the bit & ready to go now!
Enjoy the ride Andrew, I know you will.:yes:

What time you leaving? We'll leave Rimutex at 9. You coming via the 'rapa or down SH1? :sick:
Enjoy your ride too guys, might catch up with you guys yet, will see what happens.

[NZsarge]

SH1 all the way! (Snore)

Why's that when you have a 1pm sailing?

[banditrider]

Why's that when you have a 1pm sailing?

The Blue Bandito is about 20km South of Palmy (at the mo, his house is for sale) so it makes sense just to keep on heading thataways...

Taking it real easy today, only about 300km. We'll leave the big days for the ride itself - 1st day nearly 1,000km.

[NZsarge]

The Blue Bandito is about 20km South of Palmy (at the mo, his house is for sale) so it makes sense just to keep on heading thataways...

Taking it real easy today, only about 300km. We'll leave the big days for the ride itself - 1st day nearly 1,000km.

Geez, tell him to drag his arse north, it's worth it to miss out on that traffic riddled hell hole that is SH1! :lol:

[banditrider]

Geez, tell him to drag his arse north, it's worth it to miss out on that traffic riddled hell hole that is SH1! :lol:

Yep, he's just bought in town. We will be heading across Opiki-Shannon though. I hate SH1 too!

[Bones2]

Tell ya what, there's a really nice road that we went through on the way north through Kimbolton, Mangarimu, Karewarewa to the main drag and come back through Vinegar hill.
Much shorter ride than what you were thinking but i'd like to save my rear tyre for the Ride to Gisborne i'd like to do after easter not to mention i'm not very keen on doing the much gravel and you probably have'nt heard but my bike falls over in the gravel.:shifty:

Thats OK. A while since ive been thru there

What time suits to leave Dannevegas?

[NZsarge]

Thats OK. A while since ive been thru there

What time suits to leave Dannevegas?

Since it's not a big ride how does 11 am at BP sound?

[Bones2]

Since it's not a big ride how does 11 am at BP sound?

see you there

cheers

[NZsarge]

see you there

cheers

ok, be good to see you again, what about you Bassa?
People in the Manawatu are very quiet today.

[cowboyz]

yes. busy busy people. meanie and monie down south. Yods out of action. I am doing the field days thing today with the kids.

[NZsarge]

yes. busy busy people. meanie and monie down south. Yods out of action. I am doing the field days thing today with the kids.

Take sunscreen, it's gonna be a warm one..

[yod]

yeah, im stuck with a 31cc weedeater and a similar sized lawnmower


wondering if i can somehow get some USDs on there to speed up the mowing, etc


fucking nice day for a ride....typical :oi-grr:


VFR rear rim is being repaired next week as the chunk thats missing could fail a wof and im not interested in having to pull it all apart again after putting it back together
front brakes are the final hurdle, should have them back on next week, fingers crossed they do the job

[yod]

bloody spectacular day for a ride....stinking hot in palmy


started with the main weeds, there was a lot of clover behind the bushes in the front garden and quite a lot across trhe back fence...after pulling all that out, i trimmed a few bushes, there was a couple of coprosmas that were getting away on me and the pandorea always runs rampant

did the rounds with the wheelbarrow ('05 Bunnings 30lt) picking up all the leftovers, then i could finally unleash the mighty 31.5cc 2-stroke line trimmer

was running low on gas so i knew it had to be a relatively quick run (pity i didnt have dogs cam on board, this was some fiendish trimming). ripped thru the back fence in brutal fashion, then did the easy stuff along the concrete edges. finally i decided it was time to tackle the garden edges. these have been neglected for a week or two so were in bad shape, i attacked with tight lines and a 'no mercy' attitude...i knew this would require some clean-up afterwards but it was worth it to get rid of those especially in-grown weeds. dust and garden crap was flying in all directions but the end result was top notch

finished it off with a comprehensive mow that just set it off beautifully, the sun was ripping in at this point but i knew this would make or break the final result and mrs yod had stashed some radlers in the freezer ready for me when finished

a good days work in the garden

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

:laugh:

[cowboyz]

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

:laugh:

What you talking about? About the same wouldnt it be?

[yod]

What you talking about? About the same wouldnt it be?

jeebus

both bikes in the workshop

beat me while i'm down why don't ya....

dirty evil kwaka rider

[Bassa]

Bad luck for me, only just turned puta on. I was looking for something to do today :weep: ended up working:(. might try for tomorrow with her indoors as pillion if all goes well. head north for lunch me thinks

[ynot slow]

bloody spectacular day for a ride....stinking hot in palmy


started with the main weeds, there was a lot of clover behind the bushes in the front garden and quite a lot across trhe back fence...after pulling all that out, i trimmed a few bushes, there was a couple of coprosmas that were getting away on me and the pandorea always runs rampant

did the rounds with the wheelbarrow ('05 Bunnings 30lt) picking up all the leftovers, then i could finally unleash the mighty 31.5cc 2-stroke line trimmer

was running low on gas so i knew it had to be a relatively quick run (pity i didnt have dogs cam on board, this was some fiendish trimming). ripped thru the back fence in brutal fashion, then did the easy stuff along the concrete edges. finally i decided it was time to tackle the garden edges. these have been neglected for a week or two so were in bad shape, i attacked with tight lines and a 'no mercy' attitude...i knew this would require some clean-up afterwards but it was worth it to get rid of those especially in-grown weeds. dust and garden crap was flying in all directions but the end result was top notch

finished it off with a comprehensive mow that just set it off beautifully, the sun was ripping in at this point but i knew this would make or break the final result and mrs yod had stashed some radlers in the freezer ready for me when finished

a good days work in the garden

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

:laugh:


Try roundup,not greenie friendly but bloody good though,or invite them Manawatu guys round for a few bevvies,lock the wc and let nature take it's course.

Did the same here as well with the weedeater heap of crap,got sick of winding the nylon,next time will use a blade,real trimming ala tool time.

[NZsarge]

Bad luck for me, only just turned puta on. I was looking for something to do today :weep: ended up working:(. might try for tomorrow with her indoors as pillion if all goes well. head north for lunch me thinks

If the old fella and I finish getting the posts for the extra yard on the cattle yards I might just join you.
Had a pretty nice ride yesterday, Bones2 on his Bandit and his mate on a Trumpy Sprint ST 1050 virtually brand new like...

[Bassa]

If the old fella and I finish getting the posts for the extra yard on the cattle yards I might just join you.
Had a pretty nice ride yesterday, Bones2 on his Bandit and his mate on a Trumpy Sprint ST 1050 virtually brand new like...

Thats good. I will be at BP around 10.45 -11.00 pillion or no pillion. Going to be another cracker day.

[NZsarge]

Thats good. I will be at BP around 10.45 -11.00 pillion or no pillion. Going to be another cracker day.

Bugger, won't be finished ramming posts unit lunch i'd say so 1 ish is the best I could do. If that's no good there will be another day. Might get a scoot in later in the day if you can't hang about.

[Bassa]

Bugger, won't be finished ramming posts unit lunch i'd say so 1 ish is the best I could do. If that's no good there will be another day. Might get a scoot in later in the day if you can't hang about.

A bit late for me sarge. Gotta get back at a certain time. might see you onthe road. we heading HW 50.

[NZsarge]

A bit late for me sarge. Gotta get back at a certain time. might see you onthe road. we heading HW 50.

Yeah it's all good mate, next time,enjoy yaself. Only done 3 posts so far with 3 to go and they I think were the easy ones. Back to it I guess.

[banditrider]

The South Island Rocks!

[yod]

The South Island Rocks!

ah, the mainland....

enjoy mate, it's some great riding

[86GSXR]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. Coming home from a great ride with Cowboyz and Sarah as pillion, hit a rabbit 2 kms from home. Turned around to check on it, very dark, misjudged the camber and dropped the bike. The indicator has punched a hole in the fairing, engine case scored, gear lever, clutch bent, footpegs scraped, minor but really gutting. Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

[yod]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. Coming home from a great ride with Cowboyz and Sarah as pillion, hit a rabbit 2 kms from home. Turned around to check on it, very dark, misjudged the camber and dropped the bike. The indicator has punched a hole in the fairing, engine case scored, gear lever, clutch bent, footpegs scraped, minor but really gutting. Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

ouch....sorry to hear it mate, thats no good:(

[86GSXR]

I'm gutted Jonno, but it's fixable. May just take time for a new fairing. It would have to be the good side too!

[yod]

I'm gutted Jonno, but it's fixable. May just take time for a new fairing. It would have to be the good side too!

yeah thats an arse....i noticed you said the clutch/gear levers were damaged and remembered the previous issue was on the other side....dammit!!

[86GSXR]

Yeah, it's just so the wrong time for it too. It'll take weeks to get it repaired. Oh well, it could have been much worse.

[cowboyz]

damn good ride though. Going to be paying for it today. Fuck I am knackered and it is only 715. Bring on 4pm!

[ynot slow]

Mmmm rabbit tasty,talk about the easter bunny.

Go on fix the bunny and let it loose,maybe the dogs,cats will get revenge.p/t.

Shit what a piss off,and those little critters can cause problems dodging them and hitting the dirt,or running over them and losing the front.

Going through the Lindas pass area last Monday thought wtf is that ahead,was a dead sheep on the road edge,a truck(hopefully)made a mess of it,if it was a car major damage would've been done,no skid marks so assume it was a truck at night,scary thought with stock at night.

[chanceyy]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. Coming home from a great ride with Cowboyz and Sarah as pillion, hit a rabbit 2 kms from home. Turned around to check on it, very dark, misjudged the camber and dropped the bike. The indicator has punched a hole in the fairing, engine case scored, gear lever, clutch bent, footpegs scraped, minor but really gutting. Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

ouchy bugger all right



yeah thats an arse....i noticed you said the clutch/gear levers were damaged and remembered the previous issue was on the other side....dammit!!

a previous issue ???


damn good ride though. Going to be paying for it today. Fuck I am knackered and it is only 715. Bring on 4pm!

after the rally & a lack of sleep over the last few days I am damn glad I took today off ..:yes:

on a good note Betsy's surgery yesterday was a success gear lever was only held on by the rubber boot, the seal has been replaced so that should stop the oil over the back wheel situation - just a warrent & rego to go :whistle:

[86GSXR]

damn good ride though. Going to be paying for it today. Fuck I am knackered and it is only 715. Bring on 4pm!

Bloody marvelous ride wasn't it!!! I so wish we'd had the camera over the track on the way over :yes: And nothing like a good night ride to top it off. Yep, I'm shagged too but it all seems a bit better in the light of day. I'll get onto the insurance today :blank: I'll bodge up the bike later and we can go for that other little cruise if you're keen :first:


Mmmm rabbit tasty,talk about the easter bunny.

Go on fix the bunny and let it loose,maybe the dogs,cats will get revenge.p/t.

Shit what a piss off,and those little critters can cause problems dodging them and hitting the dirt,or running over them and losing the front.

Going through the Lindas pass area last Monday thought wtf is that ahead,was a dead sheep on the road edge,a truck(hopefully)made a mess of it,if it was a car major damage would've been done,no skid marks so assume it was a truck at night,scary thought with stock at night.

Darn right on the critters. Hit a magpie just up the road on friday night too. Went past this morning and saw it dead. The rabbit was sprinting along the side of the road and with typical rabbit timing did a hard right and straight under the fairing, hence it's survival. It seems ok this morning and Sarah will give it the once over today. It's lucky it was hit by a bike with a vet on the back eh!

[86GSXR]

ouchy bugger all right




a previous issue ???



after the rally & a lack of sleep over the last few days I am damn glad I took today off ..:yes:

on a good note Betsy's surgery yesterday was a success gear lever was only held on by the rubber boot, the seal has been replaced so that should stop the oil over the back wheel situation - just a warrent & rego to go :whistle:

Ouchy bugger is the word alright :argh: :calm: :yes: I'll tell you about the previous issue sometime :mobile:

Looking forward to hearing about the rally :yes: Wish I had the day off, didn't get home till 1230 or so last night :zzzz:

Glad Betsy's ok! New bike soon? :ride: :yes:

[NZsarge]

Yeah, it's just so the wrong time for it too. It'll take weeks to get it repaired. Oh well, it could have been much worse.
Tell me about it! Bummer dude, gotta look on the bright side as you say it could have been worse, you or Sarah might have gotten hurt.....I am assuming since there is nothing said to the contrary the you guys are ok? Bits on bikes and bikes themselves are replaceable. Look at it this way, of you have a get off and you walk away from it you had a really awesome day...:yes:

[robertydog]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. Coming home from a great ride with Cowboyz and Sarah as pillion, hit a rabbit 2 kms from home. Turned around to check on it, very dark, misjudged the camber and dropped the bike. The indicator has punched a hole in the fairing, engine case scored, gear lever, clutch bent, footpegs scraped, minor but really gutting. Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

Im feeling you you.

[86GSXR]

Tell me about it! Bummer dude, gotta look on the bright side as you say it could have been worse, you or Sarah might have gotten hurt.....I am assuming since there is nothing said to the contrary the you guys are ok? Bits on bikes and bikes themselves are replaceable. Look at it this way, of you have a get off and you walk away from it you had a really awesome day...:yes:


Im feeling you you.

Thanks guys :yes: It could have been worse, say if we'd hit it on a corner or it had unbalanced us at speed. Yep, we're OK, I did a bit of a kung fu roll down the hill but was more worried about the crunch I heard as the bike hit the ground. Scraped the back of my helmet a bit but nothing to speak of. Sarah just fell over, she's fine too.

Getting it into ANZA tomorrow for the assessment and I'll bodge it up later. Watch this space for a 'new arrival' soon :yes:

[NZsarge]

Yep, we're OK, I did a bit of a kung fu roll down the hill but was more worried about the crunch I heard as the bike hit the ground. Scraped the back of my helmet a bit but nothing to speak of. Sarah just fell over, she's fine too.

Getting it into ANZA tomorrow for the assessment and I'll bodge it up later. Watch this space for a 'new arrival' soon :yes:

Great to hear you guys are fine.
Watch this space eh? New arrival eh? Intriguing....

[chanceyy]

Watch this space for a 'new arrival' soon :yes:

hmmm wonder if that is to do with the conversation a few weeks ago after superbikes :blink:

any drop/crash you get up & walk away from is all good .. bikes can be fixed alot easier than ppl

hmm new bike soon ... :nono: not until I have test ridden quite a few .. must get that organised Btw thanks for reminding me

[NZsarge]

hmm new bike soon ... :nono: not until I have test ridden quite a few .. must get that organised Btw thanks for reminding me

An extremely tidy 600cc Bandit for sale at PT's very low milage too. Be worth taking that for a ride I reckon.

[chanceyy]

An extremely tidy 600cc Bandit for sale at PT's very low milage too. Be worth taking that for a ride I reckon.

hmm and a 1200 or 1250 as a comparision :whistle:

[NZsarge]

hmm and a 1200 or 1250 as a comparision :whistle:

Well if you're talking 1250, that opens up a lot wider scope to look at. :2thumbsup
Pretty sure that they don't have any 1200's in at the moment, just the 600 and new 650's and 1250's.

[chanceyy]

Well if you're talking 1250, that opens up a lot wider scope to look at. :2thumbsup
Pretty sure that they don't have any 1200's in at the moment, just the 600 and new 650's and 1250's.

hmm but only on that type of bike ..

I have had a think about wot kinda bike will suit my needs, & a sports bike is not the way I wanna head ..

still learning so if i go bigger I will be backing off the pace & getting to feel the bike for quite some time so smaller group rides will be on the cards

but hey no rush may get winter outta the way first .. :msn-wink:

[Bonez]

Hmmm, no good Alister and Sarah. Glad you're all ok.

[robertydog]

Went for a ride with the Napier crew on Saturday, phew that was a pretty fast paced ride I have to say, R-Dog and a young fulla who's handle i'm not sure of rode a pretty mean pace but they were doing it easy, paid particular attention to R-Dog on a section when we were on the return trip when I got the chance to get near them (only coz they would get caught up behind the odd car) and it looked to me like he was just phoning it in!:gob:
But my point is we did the road to Wairoa and R-Dog was videoing it but it kept turning off on him so I don't think he got too much footage which is a shame.
I think you should set aside a day (maybe Easter weekend?) go up there and video on that road coz it's absolutely premium as i'm sure you're probably aware. Even if you guys don't I might do it that weekend if it's fine and go all the way to Gisborne as i've never been there.

Here is some footage
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1478459&postcount=3898

[cowboyz]

nice vid. been a while since I been up that way. Makes me keen now.

[Dak]

Heya Cowboyz, you havn't been killing any cats round your way have ya? Did you see the spot on Cambell Live tonight about that guy in your patch that is killing the cats? Boy there are some people that hate him over on the TradeMe message board.

[robertydog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1478876&postcount=3901
And some more. You will see NZsarge and wasp27 on the road

[cowboyz]

Heya Cowboyz, you havn't been killing any cats round your way have ya? Did you see the spot on Cambell Live tonight about that guy in your patch that is killing the cats? Boy there are some people that hate him over on the TradeMe message board.

Hmmm trade me message board. Isnt that where they get the script for desperate housewives from?

I did see Cambell tonight. Notice they spelt Ashhurst wrong? FFS it is the centre of the universe and they cant even spell it right!!!!!!

[NZsarge]

Here is some footage

Most excellent! Next time though pull a few wheelstands in between corners just for effect :laugh: Sweet.

nice vid. been a while since I been up that way. Makes me keen now.
Sometime after Easter, Yod and Chanceyy might be keen too, I want to go all the way through to Gizzy on a one dayer.

[86GSXR]

Great to hear you guys are fine.
Watch this space eh? New arrival eh? Intriguing....

Cheers Sarge :niceone: Well, the wait should be over later tonight! Get ready for the blue baby :woohoo:


hmmm wonder if that is to do with the conversation a few weeks ago after superbikes :blink:

Along those lines certainly :yes:


Hmmm, no good Alister and Sarah. Glad you're all ok.

Cheers Bonez. The Daytona is at the shop now getting assessed. It'll be an insurance job, I hate to think what those fairings cost.


nice vid. been a while since I been up that way. Makes me keen now.

Me too!


Here is some footage
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1478459&postcount=3898

Very nice :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Get ready for the blue baby :woohoo:

Even more puzzling, A nice electric candy blue ZX14 perhaps? Trying to think of what current Trumpy's come out in blue.......hmm.


Yes a ride to Gizzy is in order, just waiting for Yod's bike to get sorted incase he was keen to do that ride too.

[yod]

Even more puzzling, A nice electric candy blue ZX14 perhaps? Trying to think of what current Trumpy's come out in blue.......hmm.


Yes a ride to Gizzy is in order, just waiting for Yod's bike to get sorted incase he was keen to do that ride too.

unlikely I'll be ready this weekend unfortunately so dont wait for me - if the weather's good, don't waste it!

but thanks all the same:sunny:

[NZsarge]

unlikely I'll be ready this weekend unfortunately so dont wait for me - if the weather's good, don't waste it!

but thanks all the same:sunny:

Was'nt planning to go this weekend anyway dude, too farkin' busy on the main drags during easter, first fine weekend a week or two after I reckon.

[yod]

cool

hoping to have a rideable honda in a couple of weeks - reaaalllyyy looking forward to getting back out on it, should be a bit of fun:rockon:

[oscarnz]

Well I am a little bit happier at the moment...nobras (mike) has kindly lent me his GSX250 while I am bikeless. Must say its rather nice to ride.

So I am not grumpy anymore :rolleyes: as I was getting that way.

Still waiting for insurance company to make a decision on my bike, they are waiting for prices, but looks like they will write it off.

[yod]

sweet

good on ya mike

what will you replace it with ?

[banditrider]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. Coming home from a great ride with Cowboyz and Sarah as pillion, hit a rabbit 2 kms from home. Turned around to check on it, very dark, misjudged the camber and dropped the bike. The indicator has punched a hole in the fairing, engine case scored, gear lever, clutch bent, footpegs scraped, minor but really gutting. Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

Bugger Al! Rabbit stew I reckon. Perhaps I better not say how much fun we're having (check the blog).

The South Island still rocks, only had about an hours rain so far and the sun is fair blazing down here in Invercargill. The ride proper starts tomorrow - yeehah!

[HornetBoy]

Anyone got plans for a low key ride anywhere this weekend ....:devil2: Havent had much in the way of group rides since i got the kat up and running again ,so wouldnt mind doing having a little cruise .

[cowboyz]

Even more puzzling, A nice electric candy blue ZX14 perhaps? Trying to think of what current Trumpy's come out in blue.......hmm.
Would be fantastic to have another kwaka in the bunch but alas. no.

Yes a ride to Gizzy is in order, just waiting for Yod's bike to get sorted incase he was keen to do that ride too.
Have to see how the crazy weeks fall into themselves. Had a blast the other night down to martinborugh and back. Have to wait till my new brake pads get here too cause the 9 isnt doing a really good job at stopping right now.


Anyone got plans for a low key ride anywhere this weekend ....:devil2: Havent had much in the way of group rides lately so wouldnt mind doing having a little cruise on the weekend.
Winter? whats that? HTFU!\

[HornetBoy]

Have to see how the crazy weeks fall into themselves. Had a blast the other night down to martinborugh and back. Have to wait till my new brake pads get here too cause the 9 isnt doing a really good job at stopping right now.


Winter? whats that? HTFU!\

Well the kat ,unless it is behind a concours 14 ,is a real workout to keep steady in the windy weather :argh: gets buffeted all over the show!

Am selling the hornet BTW peoples,2 bikes = expensive,so pick up a steal, ive got plans for something else :cool:

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1479264]: Well, the wait should be over later tonight! Get ready for the blue baby :woohoo:

You stealing the Yammy 600 in the garage.

HOLYshit rabbits,blue baby not a newby to the family batman.

[ynot slow]

Be a case of insurance assessor cringing when he sees fairings,then reads Triumph.Hope it's ok soon,at least you both are fine,naked Triumph could be different.

[Mumbles]

Rabbit OK, it got a pillion ride down Sarah's jacket and is in garage now. I wonder if it has a credit card.

I just had a great idea for a new seat cover... I think you got the main ingredient in the garage :devil2:
Only fault may be the size of ya rabbit... two options is suppose
1. Fatten it up
2. Go for another ride and see what happens :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Trying to think of what current Trumpy's come out in blue.......hmm.


Ofcourse! Sprint ST's come out in blue....

[oscarnz]

sweet

good on ya mike

what will you replace it with ?

Have decided not to buy another 250 as will be on my full licence in 4 months, doing my restricted next month, then full in 3 months.

Probably look at a GSX750F but will just wait and see, no rush.
Getting lots of suggestions from Pauly :whistle: which is great as he is in the know.

[yod]

Have decided not to buy another 250 as will be on my full licence in 4 months, doing my restricted next month, then full in 3 months.

Probably look at a GSX750F but will just wait and see, no rush.
Getting lots of suggestions from Pauly :whistle: which is great as he is in the know.

get the B-King

:laugh:

[Storm]

What would Pauluy know, he doesnt even like purple bikes!
A cruiser might be an option if you're more about the scenery than breaking the sound barrier :D

[NZsarge]

get the B-King

:laugh:

+1, yeah go on girl, beat Paul to it, he's been threatening to bring that on a ride for a while.
Come the first big straight they would a really big noise and we could all watch you pass us and disappear into the distance......and probably pulling a mono to...

[NZsarge]

Cheap leather jackets going at PT's, they got a $450 dollar rack, even had 2 alpine stars jackets on there when I saw it but I met a guy at the Dannevirke BP and noticed he had bought one of them.

[yod]

+1, yeah go on girl, beat Paul to it, he's been threatening to bring that on a ride for a while.
Come the first big straight they would a really big noise and we could all watch you pass us and disappear into the distance......and probably pulling a mono to...

looks semi-acceptable now they put the yoshis on it

[HornetBoy]

Cheap leather jackets going at PT's, they got a $450 dollar rack, even had 2 alpine stars jackets on there when I saw it but I met a guy at the Dannevirke BP and noticed he had bought one of them.

Yea saw them today bloody tempting eh! ,had the sales guy all over me when i walked in with my raggedy jacket lol .guy was saying they were the last years models or something ,looks the same as the 08 jackets just ha;f the price and a different colour scheme...

Update...

So went to the local (to take advantage of the 30% off sale) and got talked into Picking up one of these beasts and officially lost my leather jacket virginity :doh: ...cost a pretty penny but it really feels like a second skin,absolutely rapt with it . :niceone: its a Teknic Speedstar jacket pretty high up in their range so i hope it will last me a fair while (as long as i dont decide to go bush again :oi-grr:) does feel a lil hunch back with the small hump on the back but apparently... it makes you more aero-dynamic lol which i jumpt at as the katana doesn't exactly strive in this area so anything to improve this was greatly recieved!

Now im just tossing up the idea of getting leather pants ....ah i duno if its too extreme or not