Manawatu Rant n Rave

[robertydog]

(we won't mention cake :devil2:)

yea keep it to yourself

[chanceyy]

No worries on being the 'Guiding Light' It sounded as if a angry mosquito was on my tail at times! I've also never hugged the centre line for 150 km's before :lol: It was esp strange as I'd been doing my best to keep away from the centre line all day up to that point :rolleyes:

Moe-Awhi thanks you for the chocolate and hot date too!!!! (we won't mention cake :devil2:)

hmm Sarge already knows he missed out on cake .. thats wot he gets for going on a ride today :yes: :sunny: but i am sure Moe-Awhi can tell him how nice it was ..

hmm must admit thats the first riding in the dark .. apart from the one section where I was getting bombarded by the stones from your rear wheel I thought we did a fantastic job to get me back to your place safely

Hint to everyone ... do not I repeat do not follow sugi over gravel .. thats if you can keep up with him in the first place :killingme


yea keep it yourself

not that cake Rob .. :rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

:Oi: where's my cake!! :crybaby::baby:

[Owl]

Bugger, I crashed! I binned on the ride home from Pahiatua on the first bend before entering the track. I have no excuse other than going too fast and basically brain-locked. I went into the corner with too much speed, crossed to the other side of the road and dropped it as soon as the front wheel touched the grass. I’m really pissed off with myself, as this accident could have been easily avoided. I’ve come out of it without a scratch (good gear), but helmet, bike and pride are a little worse for wear. A really big thank you to Slydesign and Lis for helping me out and getting the bike on the road. It’s very much appreciated!!!
Now I’m off to sulk a while.:o
Please give me a day before giving me a well deserved ass kicking.

[chanceyy]

:Oi: where's my cake!! :crybaby::baby:

wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I did bring back cake for you .. even called this morn to see if you was home .. but alas you had already gone

besides I had to offer it to Moe-Awhi esp after keeping Sugi out all nite ... and half of the morning you guys already know I am a really bad influence .. or is that betsy .. :whistle:

[cowboyz]

Bugger, I crashed! I binned on the ride home from Pahiatua on the first bend before entering the track. I have no excuse other than going too fast and basically brain-locked. I went into the corner with too much speed, crossed to the other side of the road and dropped it as soon as the front wheel touched the grass. I’m really pissed off with myself, as this accident could have been easily avoided. I’ve come out of it without a scratch (good gear), but helmet, bike and pride are a little worse for wear. A really big thank you to Slydesign and Lis for helping me out and getting the bike on the road. It’s very much appreciated!!!
Now I’m off to sulk a while.:o
Please give me a day before giving me a well deserved ass kicking.

WHERES THE FUCKING VIDEO????????????????????????

[chanceyy]

Bugger, I crashed! I binned on the ride home from Pahiatua on the first bend before entering the track. I have no excuse other than going too fast and basically brain-locked. I went into the corner with too much speed, crossed to the other side of the road and dropped it as soon as the front wheel touched the grass. I’m really pissed off with myself, as this accident could have been easily avoided. I’ve come out of it without a scratch (good gear), but helmet, bike and pride are a little worse for wear. A really big thank you to Slydesign and Lis for helping me out and getting the bike on the road. It’s very much appreciated!!!
Now I’m off to sulk a while.:o
Please give me a day before giving me a well deserved ass kicking.

ohh bugger Ferris well bikes & gear can be replaced ppl can't ...

[slydesigns]

WHERES THE FUCKING VIDEO????????????????????????

I was thinking the same thing after we got him up and on the way again. Kicking myself for not mounting it today! Would have been some stellar footage of the right way to drop a bike.

He used the carrier arrestor method... a tape electric fence tangled in his gearshifter and appears to have slowed him and helped pull him down in the left side, whacking his head into the road (helmets rock) which sounds bad but isn't compared to where he COULD have ended up, and the rest of him and the bike slid along on some soft wet grass and dirt. If he had not gone that way he would have ran into a knee height double wire fence mounted on half rounds that would have really F*#ked up his day. Its the main reason we were laughing alittle (stress release) when me and Lis realised how close he could have come to pain, yet he walked then rode away relatively unscathed.
He ended a half metre away from said fence.

Buy a lotto ticket Ferris, and HAVE A BEER, YOU EARNED IT.

[Meanie]

Bugger, I crashed! I binned on the ride home from Pahiatua on the first bend before entering the track. I have no excuse other than going too fast and basically brain-locked. I went into the corner with too much speed, crossed to the other side of the road and dropped it as soon as the front wheel touched the grass. I’m really pissed off with myself, as this accident could have been easily avoided. I’ve come out of it without a scratch (good gear), but helmet, bike and pride are a little worse for wear. A really big thank you to Slydesign and Lis for helping me out and getting the bike on the road. It’s very much appreciated!!!
Now I’m off to sulk a while.:o
Please give me a day before giving me a well deserved ass kicking.

Shit mate thats not good...........
Dam lucky by the sound of it. So what the hell is going on, everybody is dropping thier bikes for no good reason, might be a habit we need to break before someone gets realy hurt
Btw pleased your ok Ferris

[Owl]

I was thinking the same thing after we got him up and on the way again. Kicking myself for not mounting it today! Would have been some stellar footage of the right way to drop a bike.

He used the carrier arrestor method... a tape electric fence tangled in his gearshifter and appears to have slowed him and helped pull him down in the left side, whacking his head into the road (helmets rock) which sounds bad but isn't compared to where he COULD have ended up, and the rest of him and the bike slid along on some soft wet grass and dirt. If he had not gone that way he would have ran into a knee height double wire fence mounted on half rounds that would have really F*#ked up his day. Its the main reason we were laughing alittle (stress release) when me and Lis realised how close he could have come to pain, yet he walked then rode away relatively unscathed.
He ended a half metre away from said fence.

Buy a lotto ticket Ferris, and HAVE A BEER, YOU EARNED IT.

I've had the beer (or 3) and will consider the lotto ticket. A win right now would come in handy! Thanks again for your help Slydesign. Actually, just what is your name? Handles seem a little impersonal sometimes


Shit mate thats not good...........
Dam lucky by the sound of it. So what the hell is going on, everybody is dropping thier bikes for no good reason, might be a habit we need to break before someone gets realy hurt
Btw pleased your ok Ferris

Cheers Meanie! I'm not sure there is a good reason for crashing. I know I made more than one error. Too fast, grabbing a handfull of front brake (panic), but most of all, a lack of concentration. It's not a bad corner either, it was just ridden badly!:spanking:

[yod]

but most of all, a lack of concentration....

i hear ya buddy.....you'll go through extreme phases of pissed offness for the next week or so

it's just an arse

glad you came out of it ok, thats the main thing

[GSVR]

Bugger, I crashed! I binned on the ride home from Pahiatua on the first bend before entering the track.

Is this the left hander where theres a side road on the right off towards balance?

Probably a good thing you dropped going off the raod or you would have ended up with alot more gravel/tarmac rash.

This is making a bit of a mockery of the manawatu rides never having any bins. I'm starting to feel a bit left out.

Slys name is Simon I think. But my mind hasn't been functioning the same since Friday.

[chanceyy]

Slys name is Simon. But my mind hasn't been functioning the same since Friday.

:yes: it is .. and only since friday???? :rolleyes: :whistle:

[Owl]

Is this the left hander where theres a side road on the right off towards balance?

Probably a good thing you dropped going off the raod or you would have ended up with alot more gravel/tarmac rash.

This is making a bit of a mockery of the manawatu rides never having any bins. I'm starting to feel a bit left out.

Slys name is Simon I think. But my mind hasn't been functioning the same since Friday.

Cheers Gary!

The corner was the left hander before the railway line. Just before entering the track. I'll upload a map with red showing roughly where I went off and ended up. As you'll see, no excuse!!!

[GSVR]

Wow right outside the powder plant just out of town. I sort of thought of the track as being just the bit where you start going up the hill till the really sharp 35k turn on the Palmerston side. But I suppose the whole road is technically the track.

Interesting place to can off. I'll have to check it out next time I'm over that way.

[yod]

I'll have to check it out next time I'm over that way.

just not too closely....

[Bonez]

ohh bugger Ferris well bikes & gear can be replaced ppl can't ...What she said.

[Bonez]

But my mind hasn't been functioning the same since Friday.The half hour walk to work this morning finally cleared the cob webs. Thanks for the grips Gary. Hope Sarah and Al are recovered.

[86GSXR]

Yep, Saturday could have been better, but I think my mind is OK now.

Really sorry to hear about the off Ferris, there sure seems to be something in the air around here lately. Glad you're unhurt!

[Meanie]

Yep, Saturday could have been better, but I think my mind is OK now.

Really sorry to hear about the off Ferris, there sure seems to be something in the air around here lately. Glad you're unhurt!

Was a good night friday. Thanks Al and Sarah, i was a little annoyed i had to go so early but the babysitter rang wanting to go home, knew i should have left that cell phone at home, never mind sounds like i left right before the messy bits:whistle:

[Owl]

Really sorry to hear about the off Ferris, there sure seems to be something in the air around here lately. Glad you're unhurt!

Cheers, Al! As it turns out, I'm not completely unscathed. I feel like I’ve been learning how to barefoot water-ski again. My biggest worry is having no memory from the 100kph sign at the end of the bridge to the corner concerned. I remember the accident from the “Oh shit” point, but nothing in the approximately 1.5km before. After checking out the accident scene yesterday, I have to wonder if I was even awake. I’d rate this corner as near impossible to fuck up. That scares the shit out of me!

[NZsarge]

Yep, Saturday could have been better, but I think my mind is OK now.


Was an enjoyable evening, thanks you two.:niceone:

[NZsarge]

Cheers, Al! As it turns out, I'm not completely unscathed. I feel like I’ve been learning how to barefoot water-ski again. My biggest worry is having no memory from the 100kph sign at the end of the bridge to the corner concerned. I remember the accident from the “Oh shit” point, but nothing in the approximately 1.5km before. After checking out the accident scene yesterday, I have to wonder if I was even awake. I’d rate this corner as near impossible to fuck up. That scares the shit out of me!

Hmmm, the aftermath eh...
Look after ya noggin mate, sound a bit like you may have suffered some sort of concussion.

[slydesigns]

I saw your helmet. You have concussion.

No swift head movements for a week. I've seen a guy pass out in the air on a SuperX track while jumping a triple. He had a huge crash the week before and was suffering a decent concussion (bruising and sweeling on the brain on the area of impact and sometimes on the opposite side as well). The sudden change in direction (up and over the jump) knocked his brain inside his skull and he passed out.
Needless to say the landing was messy.

I've had 10 decent ones and I know they can kill you so take it easy for a week dude. It the reason I don't race anymore. I was stood down from competing for 6 months after the last one.

[yod]

speaking of head protection - the new helmet (AGV) and gloves (alpinestars) arrived this morning from the US, 1 week from when i ordered and about half the price you'd pay here - mint

[slydesigns]

How well does the helmet fit. They make 3 different head shaped helmets. Apparently there is a US market one, a Euro one and an asian one. We get the Euro one.

[Owl]

I saw your helmet. You have concussion.

No swift head movements for a week. I've seen a guy pass out in the air on a SuperX track while jumping a triple. He had a huge crash the week before and was suffering a decent concussion (bruising and sweeling on the brain on the area of impact and sometimes on the opposite side as well). The sudden change in direction (up and over the jump) knocked his brain inside his skull and he passed out.
Needless to say the landing was messy.

I've had 10 decent ones and I know they can kill you so take it easy for a week dude. It the reason I don't race anymore. I was stood down from competing for 6 months after the last one.

Cheers for that Simon! I'll certainly take your advice, though I'm surprised my GP didn’t mention concussion, when I raised my concerns. I told her of my loss of memory and showed where my head is a little tender. That may explain the headache and sore eyes when driving back from Pahiatua yesterday.

[yod]

How well does the helmet fit. They make 3 different head shaped helmets. Apparently there is a US market one, a Euro one and an asian one. We get the Euro one.

primo....snug and comfy, proibably better than the Nolan

i have to give it a bit of a wriggle to get my big ears straightened out tho :laugh:

i got a size bigger than i normally do in the gloves and it proved to be a good idea - the alpinestars tend to be a bit small

[NZsarge]

primo....snug and comfy, proibably better than the Nolan

What made you go with an AGV this time? thought yopu were pretty stoked with the Nolan


i have to give it a bit of a wriggle to get my big ears straightened out tho :laugh:

i got a size bigger than i normally do in the gloves and it proved to be a good idea - the alpinestars tend to be a bit small

Good move, A-star seem to be a little miserable with their sizing.
They do as you'd expect and stretch a little but being snug of fit rather than too small is fine by me as far as gloves go.
My Clover RS-3's are still quite a bit more comfortable though.

[yod]

Good move, A-star seem to be a little miserable with their sizing.
They do as you'd expect and stretch a little but being snug of fit rather than too small is fine by me as far as gloves go.
My Clover RS-3's are still quite a bit more comfortable though.

heard good things, read good things, found good pricing on it (Stealth model), and liked the look and graphics too and it's fibreglass, not polycarb

Nolan was great but:
-wasn't too fussed on flip-up, i didn't mind it, just felt i didn't really need it
-it was a bit heavy (partly due to it being a flip-up)
-it was a bit noisy - will wait and see what the agv is like
-change is as good as a holiday :lol:


gloves are mint, Drystar Vega - neoprene, leather, carbon fibre and thinsulate - these will be my new winter/touring gloves, have got some straight out lined leather teknics on the way too, for the warmer weather (my old rev-its were good, but they were an arse when it was hot)

[NZsarge]

gloves are mint, Drystar Vega - neoprene, leather, carbon fibre and thinsulate - these will be my new winter/touring gloves, have got some straight out lined leather teknics on the way too, for the warmer weather (my old rev-its were good, but they were an arse when it was hot)

Will be interested to here your thoughts on the Drystar's, might be good to have a pair for really cold weather as I now count the Clover's as my winter gloves.

[blacksheep]

heard good things, read good things, found good pricing on it (Stealth model), and liked the look and graphics too and it's fibreglass, not polycarb

Nolan was great but:
-wasn't too fussed on flip-up, i didn't mind it, just felt i didn't really need it
-it was a bit heavy (partly due to it being a flip-up)
-it was a bit noisy - will wait and see what the agv is like
-change is as good as a holiday :lol:


gloves are mint, Drystar Vega - neoprene, leather, carbon fibre and thinsulate - these will be my new winter/touring gloves, have got some straight out lined leather teknics on the way too, for the warmer weather (my old rev-its were good, but they were an arse when it was hot)

been happy with my agv stealth(bought from germany)just been pricing a new visor for it though and all i can say is that i got a bit of a shock:gob:

[slydesigns]

that reminds me... got some earplugs for you too YOD, just have to remember to bring them if I ever see you again.

[yod]

been happy with my agv stealth(bought from germany)just been pricing a new visor for it though and all i can say is that i got a bit of a shock:gob:

how much mate?

helmet was $268
tinted visor was an extra $69

[yod]

that reminds me... got some earplugs for you too YOD, just have to remember to bring them if I ever see you again.

will be interested to hear the difference between the Nolan and the AGV


btw - the VFR is SOLD
he text me this arvo and picked it up this evening

[cowboyz]

btw - the VFR is SOLD
he text me this arvo and picked it up this evening

BRILLIANT!!!!. On ya.

Without a honda in the garage you will be feeling more like a man already!

[chanceyy]

Congrats Yod - :clap::clap: got your eye on another one yet ??

[slydesigns]

BRILLIANT!!!!. On ya.

Without a honda in the garage you will be feeling more like a man already!



spoken like a true "team dead last in everything loser" Kawasaki rider...:bleh:

If ya can't beat a Honda - bag a Honda

[yod]

BRILLIANT!!!!. On ya.

Without a honda in the garage you will be feeling more like a man already!
yeah but without any bike in the garage im feeling a bit lost....although im also feeling fairly rich too :lol:


Congrats Yod - :clap::clap: got your eye on another one yet ??

got my eye on several:pinch:

still cant decide....

im hoping it'll just hit me between the eyes one day soon and i'll make my mind up

[86GSXR]

Cheers, Al! As it turns out, I'm not completely unscathed. I feel like I’ve been learning how to barefoot water-ski again. My biggest worry is having no memory from the 100kph sign at the end of the bridge to the corner concerned. I remember the accident from the “Oh shit” point, but nothing in the approximately 1.5km before. After checking out the accident scene yesterday, I have to wonder if I was even awake. I’d rate this corner as near impossible to fuck up. That scares the shit out of me!

Well I hope this is more psychological than physical, sometimes the mind moves to protect itself as well. Might pay to follow up again on that GP visit just in case though?


Was a good night friday. Thanks Al and Sarah, i was a little annoyed i had to go so early but the babysitter rang wanting to go home, knew i should have left that cell phone at home, never mind sounds like i left right before the messy bits:whistle:


Was an enjoyable evening, thanks you two.:niceone:

Cheers guys, it was a good nite and good to see you turn up with a carful Sarge :yes:

Messy could be quite a good description, the laundry got a good workout. And there is a strange substance disguised as Jim Beam still lurking around, I'm almost afraid of what it may be :whistle:


the VFR is SOLD
he text me this arvo and picked it up this evening

Marvelous! One step closer to a full recovery, well done!

[cowboyz]

spoken like a true "team dead last in everything loser" Kawasaki rider...:bleh:

If ya can't beat a Honda - bag a Honda

my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

[blacksheep]

$48 US+$28 US postage or around the $120 nz mark for a genuine agv visor.

[blacksheep]

my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

nice reply:buggerd::2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

im hoping it'll just hit me between the eyes one day soon and i'll make my mind up

Bloody hell, don't say things like that, at least not until the curse of the Manawatu has moved along :sweatdrop :shit: :blank: :laugh:


my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

Why do Aussie men come so quickly?

So they can get down the pub and tell their mates :clap:

[cowboyz]

Why do Aussie men come so quickly?



please dont let us know how you know this!

[86GSXR]

Sorry, stupid dumb joke from school days. Totally inappropriate at my age too. Must get new joke arsenal :blank:

[yod]

$48 US+$28 US postage or around the $120 nz mark for a genuine agv visor.
pm sent


my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

too much info!!!!!!!!!!! AAARGRRGGHHH!!!!


Bloody hell, don't say things like that, at least not until the curse of the Manawatu has moved along :sweatdrop :shit: :blank: :laugh:

trust me...ill be taking things pretty sedately for a while....


Sorry, stupid dumb joke from school days. Totally inappropriate at my age too. Must get new joke arsenal :blank:
walking frame for your next birthday is it?

[rgvrider]

speaking of head protection - the new helmet (AGV) and gloves (alpinestars) arrived this morning from the US, 1 week from when i ordered and about half the price you'd pay here - mint

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

[chanceyy]

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

Well Said Pauly .. :msn-wink:

Welcome aboard to the mad house .. will catch up tomorrow .. :yes: :niceone:

[yod]

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

you are spectacularly full of assumptions.....and surprise surprise, they are all wrong

i have never gone to any bike shops when i have had issues with gear i have bought overseas....ever
i have never expected any retailer to front up with support for a product they didn't sell me....ever
i have never complained when a shop hasn't had something i was after....ever
and i have never expected "a discount or some other form of concession" when i need something in a hurry....ever

and just for the sake of throwing a few facts around:

the markup on products in NZ are OBSCENE - i can buy a items off ebay for HALF the price they are sold for here, literally HALF, in some cases even less

AGV helmet - $268 (which no-one sells in palmy anyway)
NZ price - $549

I've seen alpinestars leathers you can land here for $800 and retailers in Auckland sell them for $1800.....

thats a pretty bloody ridiculous markup considering a retailer can buy these items for even less than joe public can!

are you really surprised we go and buy off shore when the discrepancy between prices is that huge?

and btw, i actually spent close to $2k on tyres, chain, sprockets, rotor, repairs, pack rack and other accessories at my local shop on my last bike, i wonder how much cheaper they would have been had I had the option of buying them in the states?

rant over


edit: oh, and welcome to kb

[ynot slow]

Must get new joke arsenal :blank:

Sorry the gunners are shit too.As a pom you understand?

Hey yod ya hit a nerve there didn't ya?
As an aside was speaking to a manager of a retail shop which is getting in on the "voucher mate" website discount promotion,the mark up they usually have is w/s x1.95($100w/s ex gst to $195 retail inc gst)they say with the way people ask for cash discount and the various promotion discounts they are going to a flat w/s x2.1.

And not casting any doubt here when I was in clothing manufacturing years ago the margin from shirts we sold to say Hallensteins for $10.00 was retailing at $19.95,no gst then either.Ok account for freight etc.

Common theme today is what discount you give me,know of one firm giving 15% off for cash to a large company(300 employees) for all stock on the floor.Wasn't long ago Kattmandu were prosecuted for false declaration of sale goods saying 50%off,and all they did was mark everything up to take in the discount,can't blame the consumer for being dubious when they can buy offshore at great prices compared to here.

Most retialers should know their stock to realise goods bought offshore etc and returned faulty,not fitting etc,to politely tell customer to take it back.If customer says I bought it on ebay then they should be encouraged to buy local,tactfully.

[yod]

I have no problem buying locally when the prices are reasonable, i bought all my last set of gear except the helmet in NZ.....but when i can see that buying the gear i'm after locally will cost me around $2200-$2300, and ordering similar stuff from the US will cost me $1200-1300....???

i dont have enough money to just throw away an extra thousand dollars when i dont have to (throwing suzukis down the road notwithstanding of course:laugh:)

it's simply a matter of the changes to a free market as e-business takes its toll....

fisher and paykel have done it

[slydesigns]

:Oi:ok.... timeout... fighters to your corners.:jerry:

Start a new thread marked "Ahole eBay surfers" or "Vampiric NZ Retailers". This ones for Manawatu rides and doesn't need battle lines drawn through the middle of it as I can see starting to happen here. ZBoth parties have valid points and No party is going to win this one or find a solution any time soon. :argue:

:Playnice:Shake hands, Pauly - go back to sniffing 2 Stroke and helping me find some RVF USD forks. Johno - go back to looking for another tractor bike and realising your helmet was designed for fat head americans and yet it seems to fit you well... :lol:


my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

Damn Lance... Touche

[Monie]

Bloody hell,



Why do Aussie men come so quickly?

So they can get down the pub and tell their mates :clap:

you are very whitty today it must be all that piss leaving your body:banana:

[Monie]

And you lot play nice :hug: i do find this interesting to read it gives us others something to laugh :laugh: at

[86GSXR]

Well Said Pauly .. :msn-wink:

Welcome aboard to the mad house .. will catch up tomorrow .. :yes: :niceone:

What she said, except I may not catch up tomorrow. But I do spread the love around my local retailers :laugh:


you are very whitty today it must be all that piss leaving your body:banana:

Yes, it only took four days. :apint:

[blacksheep]

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

get used to it its only going to get worse:crybaby:

[yod]

This ones for Manawatu rides and doesn't need battle lines drawn through the middle of it as I can see starting to happen here. ZBoth parties have valid points and No party is going to win this one or find a solution any time soon. :argue:

:Playnice:Shake hands


good point

I get a bit incensed when I appear to be accused of taking advantage of anyone or anything when that is most certainly not my intention - i'm just buying gear in the most economic manner I can, which I think is understandable

after re-reading Paul's post I'm guessing he's having a go at the state of affairs in general more than me specifically, so sorry if I fired back a bit harshly mate

[GSVR]

This guy crashes his bike then shows up riding a Kawasaki with all new gear from the states.

[yod]

This guy crashes his bike then shows up riding a Kawasaki with all new gear from the states.

ummm....????

im not sure i follow...

actually, im not sure if you're talking about me or not....??

[GSVR]

Vale wears AGV helmets. Yodamaha?

[slydesigns]

Nobody understands him.
He's provocative
He gets people going... just like Fergie and her lady lumps

[yod]

i dunno about provocative....confusing maybe

[NZsarge]

i dunno about provocative....confusing maybe

I think it maybe taking longer than the 4 days it took for the piss to leave Al perhaps, might still be in that in-coherent stage. :msn-wink::laugh:

[slydesigns]

no no no no no.... alcohol makes him coherent, its obviously worn off and now hes sober and speaking in tongues again.

[Bonez]

Added chrome mirrors to the GB today. So watch out you big boys. Top speed is now 145.75kph.

[cowboyz]

my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

because it shows you are riding safely and carefully.

[GSVR]

Added chrome mirrors to the GB today. So watch out you big boys. Top speed is now 145.75kph.

I prefer the glass mirrors myself. Reflections in chrome mirrors are a little dull. Suppose they might be a better option on the GB with the amount of offroad and gravel work you do or is that the CX?

[Bonez]

I prefer the glass mirrors myself. Reflections in chrome mirrors are a little dull. Suppose they might be a better option on the GB with the amount of offroad and gravel work you do or is that the CX?CX, 550f, GB. Take ya pick. At nana pace though. Still haven't decided which beasty to put the heated grips on. Getting so soft in my old age it would seem.:crybaby:

Heads up- Lots of resealing done in the East Pahongina Valley Rd and between Apiti through to the Kimbolton turn off.

[cowboyz]

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

Just because someone walks into a shop doesnt make automatic rights that they are going to spend their money there. I can see the irritation with "shopper" who "window shop" for what they want, try everything out and then but elsewhere. That is bad karma.
Thats not what Yod did and Paul, you can go to timeout. Wrong time, wrong place.
I try to support the local shops but the local shops are making it hard. I work with machinery every day. There is no real reason why I cant service my own bike. Except convience. I was solid on AFC until they disappointed me. Now I choose your shop. Sure I dont buy a new bike every six months and on the grand scale of things I am a very little fish in your pond but I do give you oppourtunity to sell me something I need/want first and formost.
With the recent brake pad thing I came and asked you how much. You were too dear and I told you that. Maybe it was the market, maybe it was the inflated prices, it doesnt matter, my hand was forced to buy elsewhere at 25% of the price. As it later turned out I could have got the parts in NZ for 50% of your price. If I had come across them before I had ordered the ones from the states I would have paid that, even though it was double the landed imported price, but four times is just too much.


Well Said Pauly .. :msn-wink:



It should be known by now that I dont simply agree with people because I like them and dont automatically disagree with people I dont like.

That said, While you are showing so much support for Pauls outrage, how many of the test ridden bikes did you buy and which shop are you getting your next bike from?


:Oi:ok.... timeout... fighters to your corners.:jerry:

Start a new thread marked "Ahole eBay surfers" or "Vampiric NZ Retailers". This ones for Manawatu rides and doesn't need battle lines drawn through the middle of it as I can see starting to happen here. ZBoth parties have valid points and No party is going to win this one or find a solution any time soon. :argue:

:Playnice:Shake hands, Pauly - go back to sniffing 2 Stroke and helping me find some RVF USD forks. Johno - go back to looking for another tractor bike and realising your helmet was designed for fat head americans and yet it seems to fit you well... :lol:


Careful with that fence there sly. Arguments come up from time to time, but with this one I will park my arse firmly in Yods corner.


get used to it its only going to get worse:crybaby:
I dont think so. I surmise that there is actually a small percentage of people who do what Paul is suggesting. Note that it is not simply shopping overseas he is complaining about by rather using shops staff and time as a sounding board and then shopping overseas - to that I object.

[GSVR]

my wife tells me its good to come last sometimes..........................

because it shows you are riding safely and carefully.

Intrapersonal Communication.

Speaking aloud (talking to oneself), reading aloud, repeating what one hears; the additional activities of speaking and hearing (in the third case of hearing again) what one thinks, reads or hears may increase concentration and retention. This is considered normal, and the extent to which it occurs varies from person to person. The time when there should be concern is when talking to oneself occurs outside of socially acceptable situations.

(quoted from Wikipedia)

[cowboyz]

does there happen to be a GSVR heading above that description?

[GSVR]

Anyone interested in going for a ride tommorrow (west).

[Monie]

Added chrome mirrors to the GB today. So watch out you big boys. Top speed is now 145.75kph.

:woohoo: watch out for speedy

[GSVR]

does there happen to be a GSVR heading above that description?

Sometimes the voices escape my head and others like you hear them.

[Bonez]

Anyone interested in going for a ride tommorrow (west).What time Gazza? I'm working till 15:30- that's half past three o'clock in the afternoon for you normal folk.

[Monie]

because it shows you are riding safely and carefully.


shit are you talking about rideing the bike I thought it was about sex and you were being nice and letting her come first insted of last lol {i had better get my mind out of the gutter}

[cowboyz]

Anyone interested in going for a ride tommorrow (west).


Thurs?


shit are you talking about rideing the bike I thought it was about sex and you were being nice and letting her come first insted of last lol {i had better get my mind out of the gutter}

be careful when you lift you head up. The worlds changed a bit since 1971. (the last time your head was out of the gutter)

[GSVR]

What time Gazza? I'm working till 15:30- that's half past three o'clock in the afternoon for you normal folk.

Could make it 4pm then if the weathers ok and there aren't any other takers.

[Monie]

Thurs?



be careful when you lift you head up. The worlds changed a bit since 1971. (the last time your head was out of the gutter)

has it :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[GSVR]

shit are you talking about rideing the bike I thought it was about sex and you were being nice and letting her come first insted of last lol {i had better get my mind out of the gutter}

Be nice to Kawaboyz it can't be easy living next door to someone that has got alot bigger one than his.

[Bonez]

Be nice to Kawaboyz it can't be easy living next door to someone that has got alot bigger one than his.With a shaft no less.

[cowboyz]

while this may be true, I get to use mine more often.

[Bonez]

while this may be true, I get to use mine more often.Monnie uses her little red vibrator more often too I understand ;).

[Owl]

I am pleased that you have new gear. But in a round about way thanks for nothing.
Whilst that I realized that your purchasing power overseas is better, it does nothing to help the local bike shops. Who do you go to when you have issues with your new gear, certainly not the place in the States that you brought it from. You go to your local bike shop and expect them and the local supplier to rectify the problem for a product you didn’t even purchase in NZ.

This is happening more and more guys, as I see it on a weekly basis. But this does nothing to help the local bike shops that have a large investment in inventory to give the customer a good range of choice, of which is then only used as a sizing and problem solution to buy overseas at a cheaper price, hence harming our local economy.

You are the first ones to complain when your local bike shops don’t have what you want. This will become more and more if the locals don’t shop locally. One of the advantages to shopping locally at which ever shop that maybe, is the development of a relationship with your chosen shops staff, and you will find that if you support them, they will look after you.

But you guys and girls that shop overseas are the first to expect a discount or some other form of concession from the shops when you need something in a hurry that you can’t source from overseas. Where’s the fairness in that??? Especially to our loyal customers.

Rant over

I'm going to be in the market for ANOTHER helmet! I was wondering if it's possible to get one locally with an inbuilt alarm clock and lights in the visor that let you know when it's time to brake?:blank:

[slydesigns]

Careful with that fence there sly. Arguments come up from time to time, but with this one I will park my arse firmly in Yods corner.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not sitting on a fence, I bought most of the bling on the JadedBlade from eBay as I couldn't source it here or had to go through the local Honda dealer (who I'd rather not deal with if avoidable) and PT's couldn't stock Geniune Honda parts.

Case in point PT's did a fine job of getting me some fibre plates but can't find an alternative to the genuine Honda Steel plates for my clutch, so I either had to go the eBay road or the Honda dealer. Originally the shop couldn't get me anything as they had no parts catalogue or microfiche for an NC29. Found the item pretty easily online though. The shop now has the Part catalogue so I'll be getting them locally but I very nearly went offshore for it.

Yod chose an AGV helmet, which he said couldn't be bought at PT's so how did he do any harm? Should he have changed his choice to something that IS available? HELL NO! Thats the tactics HONDA are using RIGHT NOW to phase out 2 Strokes - making it hard to get parts and easy to get the 4 stroke stuff so customers will choose that instead.

I just don't think this was the place to let rip and I could envision 80% of people lining up behind Yod - myself included.

[slydesigns]

I'm going to be in the market for ANOTHER helmet! I was wondering if it's possible to get one locally with an inbuilt alarm clock and lights in the visor that let you know when it's time to brake?:blank:

I could build you something based on a Parking sensor, a talking alarm clock that sounds like your mother inlaw screaming in your ear and a miniture cartoon billboard that flips up inside your visor much like this one ==>:blank: that says "Dude... You're Fu#ked".

Have to be a KBC shell though, they rock

[slydesigns]

Monnie uses her little red vibrator more often too I understand ;).


ahhh thats why they were mucking around removing engine balancers and drilling into the crankshaft weights.

[Owl]

I could build you something based on a Parking sensor, a talking alarm clock that sounds like your mother inlaw screaming in your ear and a miniture cartoon billboard that flips up inside your visor much like this one ==>:blank: that says "Dude... You're Fu#ked".

Have to be a KBC shell though, they rock

:rofl: Not sure what the mother inlaw sounds like. I've had the pleasure of never meeting her!!!

[cowboyz]

I could build you something based on a Parking sensor, a talking alarm clock that sounds like your mother inlaw screaming in your ear

that would make me want to crash!

[chanceyy]

It should be known by now that I dont simply agree with people because I like them and dont automatically disagree with people I dont like.

everyone is entitled to their own opinion Lance after all its the colorful characters that make life intersting.

That said, While you are showing so much support for Pauls outrage, how many of the test ridden bikes did you buy and which shop are you getting your next bike from?

I test rode from 3 shops & if the bikes I rode were of reasonable value or did not have question marks over them I could have brought from anyone of them & would be happy to have done so .. Besides that one of the others who was also test riding is looking at buying brand new so potentionally 2 sales.

Along with that is my lack of knowledge of motors etc so relied quite heavily on those with more knowledge/experience than me I know this next bike will be lasting me a few yrs

Due to a chance conversation, I have found a bike privately and it happens to be very good value for money .. This was not the route I had intended to go, & if it was meant to be its meant to be ..


At least the test riding days are over .. however how many ppl are there (not specifically in our group) who regularly test ride with no intention of buying ? quite a few I would think .. esp after reading some of the posts

Edit: I see both sides of the story/arguement .. I understand where pauly is coming from, after all its his job .. and Jonno is into saving money .. there is no right & wrong or sides to stand on

[86GSXR]

What she said, except I may not catch up tomorrow. But I do spread the love around my local retailers :laugh:

Just to clarify. When I posted the above quote what I meant was to welcome Paul to KB, not to take any position on the above discussion.

Both sides of the argument are totally valid and I agree with both Paul and Yod.

It does appear that a growing number of bikers, as our numbers grow, are indeed using the bike shops as test beds with no intention of buying, this is wrong and rightfully pisses off the guys who have to deal with it and tidy up after them.

Jonno on the other hand could never be accused of such tactics and as he rightfully points out, he has never done so. Plus, he spent a good wad on hardware for the RF, god bless her.

So a big welcome to Paul and a speedy replacement for Yod, may there be many happy rides ahead.

I'd write more, but dinners ready :cool:

[GSVR]

Intrapersonal again farout

Up for a ride tomorrow Thurs? Al

[manwithav8]

what has been going on here aye????

We have arguments, we have bins and we have new bikes, gear, etc etc being purchased.

I have missed out on alot....

Never mind though, I am back, course finished, just waiting for more money now lol....

How we all doing anyway?

Like Al I can see the argument from both sides. I bought all my gear and the mrs gear from a local shop, the repeat custom has earned us 10% cash discount on all goods we buy.... Looking at what I could have bought the gear for off ebay makes me wanna flip....

It is getting very hard to justify spending hard earned money on items way over priced. If the local shops would support us a little more I wouldn't have issues supporting them but whent eh hand is forced what can ya do???

[yod]

ok...i think we can safely put this issue to bed

Pauly and I have had a chat and it was a misunderstanding in the intent of the original post that started the whole thing rather than any form of implicit resentment and I'd like to thank you Paul, for making the effort to make contact and clear it up...after all....how else am I gonna get that B-King for half price!?

[yod]

what has been going on here aye????

We have arguments, we have bins and we have new bikes, gear, etc etc being purchased.

I have missed out on alot....

Never mind though, I am back, course finished, just waiting for more money now lol....

How we all doing anyway?

Like Al I can see the argument from both sides. I bought all my gear and the mrs gear from a local shop, the repeat custom has earned us 10% cash discount on all goods we buy.... Looking at what I could have bought the gear for off ebay makes me wanna flip....

It is getting very hard to justify spending hard earned money on items way over priced. If the local shops would support us a little more I wouldn't have issues supporting them but whent eh hand is forced what can ya do???

when do you pick up the ST4S?

[manwithav8]

when do you pick up the ST4S?

Nothing is finalised yet matey.. Just got the monster going again today so ill get it to them for a price up etc etc... If the change over can be done for no more than 3k then we will go ahead otherwise might just have to make do with and RF or something lol

[manwithav8]

when do you pick up the ST4S?

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...

[yod]

Nothing is finalised yet matey.. Just got the monster going again today so ill get it to them for a price up etc etc... If the change over can be done for no more than 3k then we will go ahead otherwise might just have to make do with and RF or something lol
sweet...i can do you a great deal on a corbin seat

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...
yeah might be worth a nosey, im starting to lean towards the blackbird but who knows

[cowboyz]

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

[manwithav8]

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

hahah thats a little rough mate sheesh..... I do trust Yod will be taking things slow for a while so he is trust worthy.. Besides, he has to use the new gear on something lol

[yod]

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

:Oi:


:Playnice:


:pinch:

[manwithav8]

:Oi:


:Playnice:


:pinch:

hehehe shouldn't laugh but it was quite funny....

[NZsarge]

I see both sides of the story/arguement .. I understand where pauly is coming from, after all its his job .. and Jonno is into saving money .. there is no right & wrong or sides to stand on
Precisely.



So a big welcome to Paul and a speedy replacement for Yod, may there be many happy rides ahead.


Indeedy.

ok...i think we can safely put this issue to bed

Pauly and I have had a chat and it was a misunderstanding in the intent of the original post that started the whole thing rather than any form of implicit resentment and I'd like to thank you Paul, for making the effort to make contact and clear it up
Sweet, i'm glad that things are tickety boo.:D

[chanceyy]

Well its now official .. I have a new bike (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1545535#post1545535)

[ynot slow]

Nice,bloody nice,welcome to the family of Suzuki.How long before the first:Police: gets ya?

[GSVR]

Thanks for the company on the ride tonight Bonez. I like to ride for 1% then spend 99% talking about and reading about riding on KB. Helps to keep the tyre wear down.

[Bonez]

Thanks for the company on the ride tonight Bonez. I like to ride for 1% then spend 99% talking about and reading about riding on KB. Helps to keep the tyre wear down.Lol. Yip good wee scoot. Two bikes with new tyres scrubbed in. Had dinner ,a shower, then spent a couple of hours tinkering on Gerble and Ronda. Something about doing work on your own cikle thats good for the soul.

Now time to hook into some beverage and icecream.:rolleyes:

[Meanie]

OMG I havnt had any time this week to surf KB and look where the conversation ends up
Oh well if you cant beat em


Be nice to Kawaboyz it can't be easy living next door to someone that has got alot bigger one than his.

Like someone once told me, not the size its the way its used


With a shaft no less.

:shit::shit:............


while this may be true, I get to use mine more often.

Thats not what your wife said :shutup:


Monnie uses her little red vibrator more often too I understand ;).

Yea and im getting very jealous


Well its now official .. I have a new bike (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1545535#post1545535)

Congrats Chancey, thats a very fine looking bike

[chanceyy]

well another bit of official news tonite .. :innocent:




Betsy is sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!




some crazy asian in auks has brought her :shutup::sunny::woohoo:

[Meanie]

well another bit of official news tonite .. :innocent:




Betsy is sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!




some crazy asian in auks has brought her :shutup::sunny::woohoo:

Well.............that didnt take long

[chanceyy]

Well.............that didnt take long

nah brought & sold all in 12 hours ... pretty stoked about it and Betsy is going to the most excellent home

[Monie]

Well its now official .. I have a new bike (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1545535#post1545535)

Very nice indeed hope it stays that clean meanie tryes to get me to polish mine but hay at least i wash it good things take time ah

[Storm]

nah brought & sold all in 12 hours ... pretty stoked about it and Betsy is going to the most excellent home

Paul will be thrilled speechless I am sure!!!!

[chanceyy]

Very nice indeed hope it stays that clean meanie tryes to get me to polish mine but hay at least i wash it good things take time ah

isn't it the mans job to wash & polish the bike ?? ohh hang on I am missing one of them :lol: .. hmm but it will be much easier to keep clean than betsy for sure


Paul will be thrilled speechless I am sure!!!!

are you sure !!!!!! damn grateful & relieved more like it :laugh:

[Meanie]

isn't it the mans job to wash & polish the bike ?? ohh hang on I am missing one of them :lol: .. hmm but it will be much easier to keep clean than betsy for sure



are you sure !!!!!! damn grateful & relieved more like it :laugh:

She rides it, she cleans it :oi-grr:
Wait untill it needs an oil change

[yod]

Wait untill it needs an oil change

time to trade up?

[GSVR]

Anyone interested in going for a ride tommorrow.

Are you mad its friggen freezing outside.

[NZsarge]

Are you mad its friggen freezing outside.

Is it warming up at all? i've got to go across to PT's. I've bought an addition for the bike I need to pick up.

[GSVR]

isn't it the mans job to wash & polish the bike ?? ohh hang on I am missing one of them :lol: .. hmm but it will be much easier to keep clean than betsy for sure

If you want the Suzuki to stay in as good a codition as the RZ you'll have to put some twostroke oil into a mister bottle as spray the bike with a coat of oil every week. Let the dust collect on the oil. This stops the paint fading, the steel rusting, aluminum corroding, and the heavier layers of dirt protect from stone chips.

Edit: And yes this is a piss take.

[GSVR]

Is it warming up at all? i've got to go across to PT's. I've bought an addition for the bike I need to pick up.

Its not that bad today but tomorrows looking like the day to venture out..

[sinfull]

Are you mad its friggen freezing outside.

Outside ? sheeesh its friggin freezing inside here at the mo ! Have to fix that bloody fire rrrr
Besides i robbed peter of a few parts to get paul re vinned and aint got that one back from gettin a repair cert yet so am bikeless, there's my excuse for not venturing out today !

[NZsarge]

Outside ? sheeesh its friggin freezing inside here at the mo ! Have to fix that bloody fire rrrr
Besides i robbed peter of a few parts to get paul re vinned and aint got that one back from gettin a repair cert yet so am bikeless, there's my excuse for not venturing out today !

Pfft! Swap them parts back and get out there!:lol:

[sinfull]

Pfft! Swap them parts back and get out there!:lol:

A funny thing happened after last weekend in tahora, i realised i'm gettin old lol taken me all week to recover !
But your right sarge, HTFU aye ?
Couple of cable tyes to stop the brake line getting cut up by the chain and a couple more here and there for the missing guard bolts and i'll be away again !
Looking pretty gloomy here still ! Hows it looking up your way !
Might see if this lot burns off in an hour of so before breaking out said cable ties

[NZsarge]

A funny thing happened after last weekend in tahora, i realised i'm gettin old lol taken me all week to recover !
But your right sarge, HTFU aye ?
Couple of cable tyes to stop the brake line getting cut up by the chain and a couple more here and there for the missing guard bolts and i'll be away again !
Looking pretty gloomy here still ! Hows it looking up your way !
Might see if this lot burns off in an hour of so before breaking out said cable ties

It's not too bad at the moment, it was absolutely cloudless an hour ago.
If it's anything like yesterday it'll be a changeable as buggery, yesterday was weird!
I dunno about HTFU, more a case of ride when ya can with winter well on it's way.

[Bonez]

Clouding over here. Was beut earlier on. Hard week so will be spending today laxing out. May even do yard work (it's well over due). Yeah right!!.

[chanceyy]

stuck at work today & she is blardy frigid outside. mind you does not feel that much warmer inside just hope it improves from thurs next week .. looks like it could be a very cold duck this yr

[robertydog]

Cold allright. We got snow on those Mountains this morning.

[yod]

meanwhile....

in the south island....

it was actually cold

[blacksheep]

probably summer temperatures for a canadian?

[Bonez]

Good day for tinkering. Pack "L" brackets and frame fitted to Gerble(the things you find when looking for something else :done:). Fitted GSX750Ex spring preload adjusters, off Gasaxes old fork tubes, to the front forks. Look trick :done:. Also fitted new brake bads (well good ones off the 750F I wrecked) :done: Went for a ride to bead the pads in. Needs a new chain. Boy these thumpers chew through them compared to il4s.

How's the window shopping going Yod?

[cowboyz]

One or two things that happen happened and didnt go away for the weekend. Fucked around all day before deciding to go up to the windmills with the kids. New photos added.

[Meanie]

Dam good photos there Lance
I especialy like the one with the windmills and sunset
Btw i can see the cable holding up your bike in you avatar :bleh: or is that Bobbie riding your bike

[Bonez]

Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?

[Meanie]

Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?

Might join you, ill see what happens

[NZsarge]

Might join you, ill see what happens

I'll be up for that if the weather is good, did you hear me tootle past tonight?

[NZsarge]

Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?

If I turn up it won't be quiet.......:devil2:

[yod]

Good day for tinkering. Pack "L" brackets and frame fitted to Gerble(the things you find when looking for something else :done:). Fitted GSX750Ex spring preload adjusters, off Gasaxes old fork tubes, to the front forks. Look trick :done:. Also fitted new brake bads (well good ones off the 750F I wrecked) :done: Went for a ride to bead the pads in. Needs a new chain. Boy these thumpers chew through them compared to il4s.

How's the window shopping going Yod?
it's going ok...i have a cunning plan or two, Sarge dropped in to show off his new purchase, let's just say I heard him before i saw him :laugh:


I'll be up for that if the weather is good, did you hear me tootle past tonight?

looks good, sounds mint

cold enough on the way home?

[NZsarge]

it's going ok...i have a cunning plan or two, Sarge dropped in to show off his new purchase, let's just say I heard him before i saw him :laugh:



looks good, sounds mint

cold enough on the way home?

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.:D

[sinfull]

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.:D

Noisy bugger ! You be cable tyeing butterflies up next !
Got out there today, totally underdressed for it lol froze me bollocks off !

[cowboyz]

Dam good photos there Lance
I especialy like the one with the windmills and sunset
Btw i can see the cable holding up your bike in you avatar :bleh: or is that Bobbie riding your bike

:argh: I thought the dim light and headlight on full would hide the cables..

Had fun actually. Got some pretty average wheelie photos and a video of the worlds worst stoppie (lost the front and went for a bit of a slide- but didnt hit the ground)


Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?


I am up for a very quiet meander through the countryside. As long as it doesnt rain. Been working in the shit all week and it is pissing me off.

[sugilite]

Had fun actually. Got some pretty average wheelie photos and a video of the worlds worst stoppie (lost the front and went for a bit of a slide- but didnt hit the ground)

What do you call that Lance, A sloppie? :lol: :innocent:

[cowboyz]

hmmmm could do. You would be struggling to find someone worse at them than me. We were just playing round and thought I would give it a crack. Decided it wasnt the best idea after that...........

Actually, the video shows nothing at all. The back lifts about 2 inches. Cant see the front sliding but I certainly felt it.

[yod]

You would be struggling to find someone worse at them than me.

oh i dunno...i reckon i could do a pretty bad job:wacko:

[chanceyy]

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.:D

:cool: :niceone: so that means we will hear you coming now .. no sneaking up on anyone when you go to pass them huh :clap: :Pokey: :rolleyes:

[cowboyz]

just realised the bus leaves at 12.55 so will not be there at 1. If someone text be the general direction then I will play catch up or might be there by the time everyone has finished talking. Should be about 1.15-1.30ish

[NZsarge]

Noisy bugger ! You be cable tyeing butterflies up next !

:devil2::whistle::innocent:...........:msn-wink:

[Bonez]

Well bloody good arvo. Waited for Lance and a whole group of riders, around 10 or so, turned up. The lead rider, Alan, introduced himself and invited us to tag along. OK says us. And off we toodle. Nice bunch of "mature" riders, lots of grey hair.

Off through to Dannevirke via the scenic route with Gerble to the front showing the rest where to go. Stopped at Dannevirke for a natter, top up and a smoke. Then down the weber road and the back route towards Ormondville.

Stopped at an intersection to regroup and hmm why is the brand new Hyabusa smelling like Rotorua and steaming merrily away? Battery removed and left to settle down and limp to civilisation or organise a trailer.

At this point some decided to head on through Ormondville straight home while 5 of us headed of to Johns for a cuppa. Lost Barry and a few others about this time. Hope they made it home ok.

Bloody good selection of bikes.

[sinfull]

You do like em old don't ya bones hehe
Good shit, wishin the visitors hadn't arrived now, was tempted to meet you guys up there, turned out to be a great day weather wise too rrrr
So what was up with the busa cooked the battery ?

[86GSXR]

Yes, excellent day alright. And who would have thought there were another group of Manawatu riders living in a parallel universe all this time? Good to catch up with them :yes: Not the day for the Busa's tho, one cooked and another nearly looping :eek: Hope it's fixed soon. Thanks all for a very good ride indeed :niceone:

[Bonez]

You do like em old don't ya bones hehe [Snip]
So what was up with the busa cooked the battery ?Keep um well lubed and they last forever. Battery is anyones guess. Duff unit or reg/rect I would imagine.

[Bonez]

another nearly looping :eek:Yeah came very very close to loosing it. Bet he was red faced and had to change his undies afterwards.

[sinfull]

Yeah came very very close to loosing it. Bet he was red faced and had to change his undies afterwards.

Awww miss all the fun !! Mates just bought a brand new Busa and recons they the Mekky (mekky as suzuki does) Wicked hp though, as he's into his drags and looking forward to it !

[Bassa]

Well bloody good arvo. Waited for Lance and a whole group of riders, around 10 or so, turned up. The lead rider, Alan, introduced himself and invited us to tag along. OK says us. And off we toodle. Nice bunch of "mature" riders, lots of grey hair.

Off through to Dannevirke via the scenic route with Gerble to the front showing the rest where to go. Stopped at Dannevirke for a natter, top up and a smoke. Then down the weber road and the back route towards Ormondville.

Stopped at an intersection to regroup and hmm why is the brand new Hyabusa smelling like Rotorua and steaming merrily away? Battery removed and left to settle down and limp to civilisation or organise a trailer.

At this point some decided to head on through Ormondville straight home while 5 of us headed of to Johns for a cuppa. Lost Barry and a few others about this time. Hope they made it home ok.

Bloody good selection of bikes.

Yeah made it home ok. Wasn't sure which road we were looking for and everything was looking fairly dark thru the tinted visor by that time so headed home. Great day.

[Meanie]

Met everyone at the Mobil but unfortunatly in the cage
Was very impressed in the two new mufflers sported by Sarge and Blacksheep. Nice guys
Monie and I had a short ride of our own out to Dogs place to feed his little kitties, where we got a very warm reception from the cute little fluff balls
Nice ride apart from the new road serface that they always seem to neglect sweeping. Got to the 100 ks sign to say the road works were finished so I began stretching the concours legs only to find they had put the signs up a little early and there was still heaps of pee metal all over the next corner. Needless to say I needed a change of undies when i got home. thankfully Monie saw me brake and realised what happened and proceeded to cruise round the said corner like an old pro
Nice afternoon for a ride although it certainly feels like Autumn

[Bonez]

Awww miss all the fun !! Mates just bought a brand new Busa and recons they the Mekky (mekky as suzuki does) Wicked hp though, as he's into his drags and looking forward to it !Should be the bees knees. Each to their own and all that.

It's been suggested any organised Manawatu rides go into seperate threads. Can be quite difficult for some to weed out what's happening with all the white noise that gets created in this one.

[sinfull]

Should be the bees knees. Each to their own and all that.

It's been suggested any organised Manawatu rides go into seperate threads. Can be quite difficult for some to weed out what's happening with all the white noice that gets created in this one.

Well though i may not have shown it in the past few weeks since meeting you mate (but we have been out there doing it) we are always keen to head up your way if sommits going on, from what i've seen so far its good ppl, good roads, ok so it rain more BUT ! If theres any learners coming along we will be on both bikes, otherwise two up to keep up's the word (cant wait for HRH to get onto her 900) !
Would class us as being manawatu cause i hate wellington lol, too much traffic, shit roads (can only do paekok rimutaka so often)

As with the seperate threads (has to be someone too lazy to read through the pages of dribble that suggested it don't it ?) i quite enjoy the banter that goes on in here ! It aint that hard to catch up is it !~

[Bonez]

Well though i may not have shown it in the past few weeks since meeting you mate (but we have been out there doing it) we are always keen to head up your way if sommits going on, from what i've seen so far its good ppl, good roads, ok so it rain more BUT ! If theres any learners coming along we will be on both bikes, otherwise two up to keep up's the word (cant wait for HRH to get onto her 900) !
Would class us as being manawatu cause i hate wellington lol, too much traffic, shit roads (can only do paekok rimutaka so often)

As with the seperate threads (has to be someone too lazy to read through the pages of dribble that suggested it don't it ?) i quite enjoy the banter that goes on in here ! It aint that hard to catch up is it !~
I've created a seperate thread for weekend timings. So we'll see how that goes.Just needs to have confirmed or suggested timings for rides linked to a post this thread.

Sometimes a ride is suggested and before you know it the post is three pages back.

[cowboyz]

Was fun today. Nice to go on a pootle and enjoy the scenery for a bit. Some of those roads with their blind crests were interesting and kept the wits about.

I have started a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1549370#post1549370).

Hopefully everyone will play by the rules and make life a little easier.

[sinfull]

I've created a seperate thread for weekend timings. So we'll see how that goes.Just needs to have confirmed or suggested timings for rides linked to a post this thread.

Sometimes a ride is suggested and before you know it the post is three pages back.

Yeah have noticed that lol but then i dont have a life other than ride and read at the moment, its on hold till ummmm 20th of this month shit thats closing fast !
Manawatu rides has just been converted to !!!!!!!!!!

Bum Needs Job thread haha
And i repeat NEEDS not wants ! Has to be as exciting as my first job as a teenager, no wait it was my second or third (they all seem to pale in comparison)
Grrr wishin i was 65 ! Not!! That'll happen soon enough ! (wish i was 20 again)
Big sigh inserted here !!

[sinfull]

Wow three threads to read an keep up with !

[Bonez]

Was fun today. Nice to go on a pootle and enjoy the scenery for a bit. Some of those roads with their blind crests were interesting and kept the wits about.

I have started a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1549370#post1549370).

Hopefully everyone will play by the rules and make life a little easier.Now does this negate my Manawatu weekend ride thread? If so can a mod please remove it?

[cowboyz]

shit. sorry bones. I missed that you had already done it. you got there first. I will delete mine.

[chanceyy]

try this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73009) for the rides .. Bonez posted it up first Lance so I have merged your one with his

[cowboyz]

good o . looks like chanceyy merged them. great minds think alike then huh.

[yod]

Some of those roads with their blind crests were interesting and kept the wits about.

you dont say

mowed and sorted bob the cat out

a couple of interesting offers have appeared for consideration

may need a trip to the big smoke to sort out

[cowboyz]

good stuff. Actually, we went on a road I hadnt been on before and it had a series of about 100 corners that all dropped away over a crest. It was getting a little unnerving. Then just as I was getting used to it a truck showed up over one of those crests. Hmmmmmmmmm.

All good. Pity you couldnt make it. I gave the 9 a little workout for you. (just a little one though)

[sinfull]

good o . looks like chanceyy merged them. great minds think alike then huh.

Wow and here's me thinking it was the drugs making me spin but you guys are a rush, had me going in all sorts of directions lol !

[Monie]

She rides it, she cleans it :oi-grr:
Wait untill it needs an oil change
the shop calls


time to trade up?

yeah i agree a nice nine would go down well


Blacksheep. Nice guys
Monie and I had a short ride of our own out to Dogs place to feed his little kitties, where we got a very warm reception from the cute little fluff balls

Monie saw me brake and realised what happened and proceeded to cruise round the said corner like an old pro
Nice afternoon for a ride although it certainly feels like Autumn


thanks i am like a pro , but not old lol

[Bonez]

Wow and here's me thinking it was the drugs making me spin but you guys are a rush, had me going in all sorts of directions lol !It's the Manawatu way don't you know. No one, and I mean no one, knows which way we're going till we get there.

Todays ride was a typical example.

[Bonez]

thanks i am like a pro , but not old lolBoy, I could go so many places with that comment ;). But I wont...........................:msn-wink:

Missed you guys today.

[chanceyy]

have posted up the first ride for the weekend rides

[yod]

Well bloody good arvo. Waited for Lance and a whole group of riders, around 10 or so, turned up. The lead rider, Alan, introduced himself and invited us to tag along. OK says us. And off we toodle. Nice bunch of "mature" riders, lots of grey hair.

Off through to Dannevirke via the scenic route with Gerble to the front showing the rest where to go. Stopped at Dannevirke for a natter, top up and a smoke. Then down the weber road and the back route towards Ormondville.

Stopped at an intersection to regroup and hmm why is the brand new Hyabusa smelling like Rotorua and steaming merrily away? Battery removed and left to settle down and limp to civilisation or organise a trailer.

At this point some decided to head on through Ormondville straight home while 5 of us headed of to Johns for a cuppa. Lost Barry and a few others about this time. Hope they made it home ok.

Bloody good selection of bikes.

thanks to Lance and Al for helping out with a plan to include the yods on a ride today....it wasn't to be, but nevertheless we appreciate the effort

sounds like an ineteresting pootle, as always, shame we couldnt make it

getting an itchy right hand so we may be heading for Aucks next weekend to do something about it...play it by ear

[cowboyz]

do they sell kwakas in auckland?

The real highlight to my day was seeing the FZ1 power wheelie. It was fucking mint.

[yod]

yeah i agree a nice nine would go down well


there's one over the fence you could take for a spin

[cowboyz]

its tucked up in bed for the night........

[NZsarge]

Yes, excellent day alright. And who would have thought there were another group of Manawatu riders living in a parallel universe all this time? Good to catch up with them :yes:
Seemed like an alright bunch to me, friendly and all.

Yeah made it home ok. Wasn't sure which road we were looking for and everything was looking fairly dark thru the tinted visor by that time so headed home. Great day.
I could have sworn you were with us when I stopped at my turn off, sorry dude.

Met everyone at the Mobil but unfortunatly in the cage
Was very impressed in the two new mufflers sported by Sarge and Blacksheep. Nice guys

Cheers mate, i'm super stoked with the way it sounds and looks, looking foward to seeing and hearing yours when you get it on the bike.

Got to the 100 ks sign to say the road works were finished so I began stretching the concours legs only to find they had put the signs up a little early and there was still heaps of pee metal all over the next corner. Needless to say I needed a change of undies when i got home

Too much info....

thankfully Monie saw me brake and realised what happened and proceeded to cruise round the said corner like an old pro

Sweet!

Nice afternoon for a ride although it certainly feels like Autumn
Your not wrong..

do they sell kwakas in auckland?

The real highlight to my day was seeing the FZ1 power wheelie. It was fucking mint.
Cheers.... even though it took me by surprise :laugh: just as long as it looked like I was meant to do it ...

[sugilite]

Meh, I could not make it for the full ride, had I known you guys were that close, I would have snuck away for the weber rd/ormandville loop :cry:

[NZsarge]

Meh, I could not make it for the full ride, had I known you guys were that close, I would have snuck away for the weber rd/ormandville loop :cry:
Did'nt know we were headed back our way until the other group of riders turned up and said we are going here, would you like to join us?
When the Busa had a fit it put a stall on the intended ride anyway mate, the Manawatu lot only got to the bottom of Te Uri hill where it was noticed that the battery on the Busa was going critical.
Then most of the usual suspects headed here for a coffee, still it would have been a bit of a scoot for ya I guess

[HornetBoy]

For those that may be keen, this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Ashhurst&daddr=Tikokino,+Hawkes+Bay,+New+Zealand+to:Gisborn e,+New+Zealand+to:opotiki+to:Taupo+to:Mangaweka+to :Cheltenham,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:Colyton,+New+Zealand+to:A shhurst,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&mra=pi&mrcr=7&sll=-40.348637,175.692673&sspn=0.354279,0.552063&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.108751,176.314087&spn=2.885643,4.416504&z=8)is what I'm thinking of doing at some stage (within the next 3 weeks). And yep, 1 day only - gotta keep the practice up...

I could be up for this ,once you get a date sorted etc :2thumbsup

Most ive done in a day is 850kms on the katana (with one hell of a soar backside i must admit tho)

[banditrider]

I could be up for this ,once you get a date sorted etc :2thumbsup

Most ive done in a day is 850kms on the katana (with one hell of a soar backside i must admit tho)

So that's 3 so far - I'll sort it all out and stick it on the calendar at some stage. Go and get yaself a sheepskin!

[chanceyy]

For those that may be keen, this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Ashhurst&daddr=Tikokino,+Hawkes+Bay,+New+Zealand+to:Gisborn e,+New+Zealand+to:opotiki+to:Taupo+to:Mangaweka+to :Cheltenham,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:Colyton,+New+Zealand+to:A shhurst,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&mra=pi&mrcr=7&sll=-40.348637,175.692673&sspn=0.354279,0.552063&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.108751,176.314087&spn=2.885643,4.416504&z=8)is what I'm thinking of doing at some stage (within the next 3 weeks). And yep, 1 day only - gotta keep the practice up...

would have been keen for this one Andrew, but have stuff on every weekend for the next 4 then will be tied up til the fundraiser ride sorting stuff (in my free time :eek: if I find any)

[yod]

wow....it's quiet in here

[cowboyz]

was thinking that myself the last couple of days.

We are all waiting on the news of the new yodmobile.

[yod]

was thinking that myself the last couple of days.

We are all waiting on the news of the new yodmobile.

shucks......:grouphug:

[NZsarge]

was thinking that myself the last couple of days.

We are all waiting on the news of the new yodmobile.


shucks......:grouphug:

and.........?

[yod]

and.........?

patience is a virtue....

looking at a beastie this weekend

may be visiting auckland to look at more beasties next weekend

;)

[slydesigns]

Ok noise time then YOD... whos going for a ride this weekend? We are house bound this weekend doing renovations, installing alarms, underfloor insulation etc before we fit a new kitchen and finish the workshop on the garage for the bikes and my signwriting sooooo we aren't going to the COld Duck anymore.

Whos up for a localish blat sometime this weekend then?

[Meanie]

Ok noise time then YOD... whos going for a ride this weekend? We are house bound this weekend doing renovations, installing alarms, underfloor insulation etc before we fit a new kitchen and finish the workshop on the garage for the bikes and my signwriting sooooo we aren't going to the COld Duck anymore.

Whos up for a localish blat sometime this weekend then?

Weather isnt looking too good for this week end unless your a couch potatoe

[NZsarge]

Weather isnt looking too good for this week end unless your a couch potatoe

Sunday might be a possiblity........?

[slydesigns]

Well the couch is going to be getting a thrashing this weekend already, along with the monster plasma screen, Theatre system and BBQ, we have the final round of the AMA SuperX on tonight as well as the East vs West SX lites class shootout. Woohoo!
Then WSBK from Assen to watch on DVD intime for this Sundays round. Inbetween that we have to watch the Shanghai MotoGP and 250's races from last weekend.
in between we will do the work on the house, then go for a blat while the dvd player cools off.:yes:

Oh yeah... and make Cowboyz screen logos for his bike as well as tag up a helmet for Paulie

[yod]

as long as it's clear enough for a quick test ride I'll be happy

:lol:

[oscarnz]

Well the couch is going to be getting a thrashing this weekend already, along with the monster plasma screen, Theatre system and BBQ, we have the final round of the AMA SuperX on tonight as well as the East vs West SX lites class shootout. Woohoo!
Then WSBK from Assen to watch on DVD intime for this Sundays round. Inbetween that we have to watch the Shanghai MotoGP and 250's races from last weekend.
in between we will do the work on the house, then go for a blat while the dvd player cools off.:yes:

Oh yeah... and make Cowboyz screen logos for his bike as well as tag up a helmet for Paulie

Shit when will you have time to breath??? I am looking forward to a quiet week at home. Was hopefully for a ride but weather isnt looking the best.
And need to get new winter gloves, of which Paulie has found for me, but thinks I am fussy.........who me never..........its a chick thing

[slydesigns]

as long as it's clear enough for a quick test ride I'll be happy

:lol:

When are you test riding?

[yod]

When are you test riding?

dunno yet....waiting for a phone call

[NZsarge]

Chanceyy and u4ea called through on the way to the cold duck yesterday, new bike is mint, looks good, sounds good.

[yod]

Chanceyy and u4ea called through on the way to the cold duck yesterday, new bike is mint, looks good, sounds good.

Jodi is back on the GS? good stuff!

[NZsarge]

Jodi is back on the GS? good stuff!

Indeed, was good to see her again, pity she does'nt get out a bit more often.
Finally managed to clean the bike, water had cleared up again so it's worth while doing.

[NZsarge]

Weather permitting is there any notion of a ride tomorrow? I've cleaned my bike and everything!!

[slydesigns]

i'm in for tomorrow

[yod]

Indeed, was good to see her again, pity she does'nt get out a bit more often.
Finally managed to clean the bike, water had cleared up again so it's worth while doing.

good that she's getting out there, the poor old zooki was probably close to seizing :laugh:

[yod]

ahem......

[oscarnz]

ahem......

OMG is that your new bike??? Have you added to the Manawatu Triumph family?????

[Owl]

ahem......

Are you for real yod??? If so, Coooooool!

It's a bugger you didn't get one with a black frame. Then I'd have something to practice painting before I do mine.:whistle:

[GSVR]

ahem......

Awesome bike there YOD. I hope you pointed out to the owner that only half of the tail light is working. You can actually see some bits rattling around in there.

And technically your not allowed to post on here until you actually own a bike!
"A site for all New Zealand Motorcyclists"

[yod]

OMG is that your new bike??? Have you added to the Manawatu Triumph family?????


Are you for real yod??? If so, Coooooool!

It's a bugger you didn't get one with a black frame. Then I'd have something to practice painting before I do mine.:whistle:


Awesome bike there YOD. I hope you pointed out to the owner that only half of the tail light is working. You can actually see some bits rattling around in there.

And technically your not allowed to post on here until you actually own a bike!
"A site for all New Zealand Motorcyclists"

well, much as i'd like one, no, just having some fun with my plate on sarahs bike....had ya going there for a sec :laugh:

i DID get to take it for a good spin this arvo:scooter:, bloody GREAT to be back on a bike....it's been 4 weeks today since i ditched the RF and i was starting to go stir crazy, also got to road test the new helmet and gloves....all good there....and the knee and shoulders felt good too, probably not up to a long haul yet, but no problems controlling the bike

nice machine, easy to move on the road, surprisingly difficult to keep it to legal speeds tho! :Oops:

and by the way Garry, i still have the ownership papers for the RF until it goes at tender:bleh:

[yod]

not me, didnt get the test ride today (except on a daytona)

[cowboyz]

huh?

Fucked if I can work out whats going on round here lately.

Spent the day with the lovely wifey. We were down the servo and monamie showed up, chatting to her for a bit and monnie,sarah and gsvr showed up. Decided it was a girls day out so we went and did other things. How did the daytona end up in your garage?

[cowboyz]

might just mention several breaking the rules in the other thread. The other thread will end up like this one if not careful. Be best if posts were deleted and moved to this thread.

[NZsarge]

Satellite images at 6am says it's all good, will wait to see what it's like when the fog lifts.

Edit: Now 9am and it's a mint day at this point.

[slydesigns]

Rained here for a bit this morning, thats it thought. Time for a play I think

[GSVR]

We were down the servo and monamie showed up, chatting to her for a bit and monnie,sarah and gsvr showed up. Decided it was a girls day out so we went and did other things. How did the daytona end up in your garage?

Was a great ride but would not have suited you or Al as there wheren't any smoke breaks. Only downside of the ride was when we stopped for coffee. All the ladies could talk about was some guy called Lance.



Rained here for a bit this morning, thats it thought. Time for a play I think

I'd be keen on a ride after midday. Maybe someone should post up a meeting point and time.

[slydesigns]

Heres a link to the post for todays ride http://http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1557710#post1557710

[cowboyz]

pity I missed you today. Thanks for dropping in the stickers. they look mint. still deciding where to put them on the bike. No one was posting up anything so thought I might go see if I can remember how to play golf. Turns out I cant.
In the very near future we are going to have to scout the chopper ride. Maybe next weekend.

[banditrider]

Quick blat to the bay & back today to see if the bike still worked. Bit damp in places especailly coming back. Saw heaps of bikes coming back from the cold duck: waved to Dogs and this shiny new Bandit amongst others. No Harley riders waved...

[yod]

looked at a 2005 blackbird today

not as big/bulky as i thought, but a bit of weight there, i doubt it wouold matter once underway, absolutely mint condition, magnificent two-tone blue model, sounds spectacular (4 into 2 arrow cans), very similar position to the RF, plent of comfy space for mrs yod

but it pissed down so i didnt test ride it - will do that later this week.

all-in-all; tempting

[slydesigns]

Ended up a little late after a bit of rain between Feilding and Ashurst. No one round so planned to hit McD's in Palmy then the track and back to McD's a few times.
Ran into Gary on the way through Palmy so we rode together to McD's, I ate, he watched. Was demonstrating the armies rapid refuling technique to him but then ever got to taste the damn burgers!
Headed to the track and passed 2 Triumph Daytonas behind massey trying to sneak home. Soon, they were convinced to join us and we all headed to the track.

Semi wet road on the way up and I ended up chattering the rear into the 25k switchback up the track. Thought nothing of it at the time but we discovered at the first stop that I had taken the last of the rears rubber off in a couple of patches and was exposing belts! Only 70kms earlier I had tread there... not much but some, atleast a hint of tread anyway.:shit:
Should have eased off on the rear but.... young and dumb... I didn't.
We ended up at Paihiatua, then out the back of someplace that ended at a school. Awesome road.:Punk:

Scared the crap out of all of us as we all found some gravel on some tight drop away turns. After Al's compulsory smoke stop at the school we had to nail it to reel in Sarah and her Blue blooded Truimph, who had gone on ahead which we forgot about, before she reached Eketahuna... we failed.:nono:
Cafe stop by a fire with a couple of the customers trying to guess which was Sarahs bike. They did choose the 400, they definitely did't consider the 955... the chose the obvious choice... the SV:2thumbsup

Headed back to balance road then the track. Road had a wet surface for the last couple of K's before the climb proper and after blasting past Al and Gary the rear tyre finally bit back. Seems the wet plus the white lines plus the 2 shiny strips of metal that passed as my GPRA10's centre section didnt get on so well. After getting the rear to follow the front again and not try to overtake it I eased off, waved the real riders through, and followed them over the hill.:nono:

Coming down wasn't so bad and, after riding the Jadedblade more like my MX bikes, relying on the front end and letting the back do what ever it wanted, I got down the hill with a smile still. Was hard to push aside the images of Pro riders like MotoGP's Jorge "X-Fuera" Lorenzo highsiding at Shanghai last weekend though...:sick:

At the bottom of the track we all promised to do it again and soon, and parted ways for home. Al following a miss firing 955, gary commenting how the day started as a distaster with no one showing and ended pretty well, and me babying the bike into the rain and home, with a pitstop at Coyboyz for the loo.:doh:

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy and u4ea called through on the way to the cold duck yesterday, new bike is mint, looks good, sounds good.

cheers Sarge - perfect timing really cause the rain started several mins after we arrived .. :)


Jodi is back on the GS? good stuff!

Yeah apparently I am a bad influence again .. but all good we both nana-ed up there since it had been a while for Jodi & me on the new bike .. but really just over road legal speeds so all good :yes: was just like old times .. :rofl:


Indeed, was good to see her again, pity she does'nt get out a bit more often.
Finally managed to clean the bike, water had cleared up again so it's worth while doing.


good that she's getting out there, the poor old zooki was probably close to seizing :laugh:

hmm well now the bike is going (kinda) it might need some mechanical experience to sort out what could be fuel issues ..
hmm Sarge :yes: your bike certainly needed a bath .. hope its now got its sheet back over it :whistle:


OMG is that your new bike??? Have you added to the Manawatu Triumph family?????
did ya get a bit excited there chick :laugh:


Quick blat to the bay & back today to see if the bike still worked. Bit damp in places especailly coming back. Saw heaps of bikes coming back from the cold duck: waved to Dogs and this shiny new Bandit amongst others. No Harley riders waved...

hmm dunno about shiny at that point ..had to negotiate several inches of mud leaving the rally site .. that was an interesting experience (bit like freakin gravel) :nono: we will stay away from that as much as possible in the future


looked at a 2005 blackbird today

not as big/bulky as i thought, but a bit of weight there, i doubt it wouold matter once underway, absolutely mint condition, magnificent two-tone blue model, sounds spectacular (4 into 2 arrow cans), very similar position to the RF, plent of comfy space for mrs yod

but it pissed down so i didnt test ride it - will do that later this week.

all-in-all; tempting


getting close then ??

[cowboyz]

looked at a 2005 blackbird today

not as big/bulky as i thought, but a bit of weight there, i doubt it wouold matter once underway, absolutely mint condition, magnificent two-tone blue model, sounds spectacular (4 into 2 arrow cans), very similar position to the RF, plent of comfy space for mrs yod

but it pissed down so i didnt test ride it - will do that later this week.

all-in-all; tempting
blackbirds are great bikes and about as close as you will get to a "modern day RF"



Ended up a little late after a bit of rain between Feilding and Ashurst. No one round so planned to hit McD's in Palmy then the track and back to McD's a few times.
Ran into Gary on the way through Palmy so we rode together to McD's, I ate, he watched. Was demonstrating the armies rapid refuling technique to him but then ever got to taste the damn burgers!
Headed to the track and passed 2 Triumph Daytonas behind massey trying to sneak home. Soon, they were convinced to join us and we all headed to the track.

Semi wet road on the way up and I ended up chattering the rear into the 25k switchback up the track. Thought nothing of it at the time but we discovered at the first stop that I had taken the last of the rears rubber off in a couple of patches and was exposing belts! Only 70kms earlier I had tread there... not much but some, atleast a hint of tread anyway.:shit:
Should have eased off on the rear but.... young and dumb... I didn't.
We ended up at Paihiatua, then out the back of someplace that ended at a school. Awesome road.:Punk:

Scared the crap out of all of us as we all found some gravel on some tight drop away turns. After Al's compulsory smoke stop at the school we had to nail it to reel in Sarah and her Blue blooded Truimph, who had gone on ahead which we forgot about, before she reached Eketahuna... we failed.:nono:
Cafe stop by a fire with a couple of the customers trying to guess which was Sarahs bike. They did choose the 400, they definitely did't consider the 955... the chose the obvious choice... the SV:2thumbsup

Headed back to balance road then the track. Road had a wet surface for the last couple of K's before the climb proper and after blasting past Al and Gary the rear tyre finally bit back. Seems the wet plus the white lines plus the 2 shiny strips of metal that passed as my GPRA10's centre section didnt get on so well. After getting the rear to follow the front again and not try to overtake it I eased off, waved the real riders through, and followed them over the hill.:nono:

Coming down wasn't so bad and, after riding the Jadedblade more like my MX bikes, relying on the front end and letting the back do what ever it wanted, I got down the hill with a smile still. Was hard to push aside the images of Pro riders like MotoGP's Jorge "X-Fuera" Lorenzo highsiding at Shanghai last weekend though...:sick:

At the bottom of the track we all promised to do it again and soon, and parted ways for home. Al following a miss firing 955, gary commenting how the day started as a distaster with no one showing and ended pretty well, and me babying the bike into the rain and home, with a pitstop at Coyboyz for the loo.:doh:

Yeah, posted up a bit late. nothing was a go before 10 this morning so decided to go swing a golf club around for a bit instead. Sounds like a good day out though. Another one missed.

[Monie]

and yes the ride with the so called girls was good , so gsvr are you changing your sex and your name :soon:, and we did talk about other things. it was nice not having all that testosterome racing around :)

[Monie]

Happy birthday pheobs

[GSVR]

and yes the ride with the so called girls was good , so gsvr are you changing your sex and your name :soon:, and we did talk about other things. it was nice not having all that testosterome racing around :)

Yeah I havent felt the same since losing my balls and riding with the girls. I can't even keep up will Al now. Its a good thing he stops every 15ks for a smoke.

[Storm]

Wow- he manages a whole 15km these days!! How long does he manage without a caffienated beverage ?

[NZsarge]

the day started as a distaster with no one showing and ended pretty well, and me babying the bike into the rain and home, with a pitstop at Coyboyz for the loo.:doh:

Sorry I could'nt wait, after posting that it was a mint day the weather packed it in pretty quick so I legged it, origonally going to head to Patangata but in Dannevirke I briefly talked to u4ea who informed me that most everyone had left from up there so I duely headed toward Palmy,got as far as Meanies and while there the weather started to look pretty crook shot into town had lunch and pootled home to sit down and watch the V8's.

[NZsarge]

looked at a 2005 blackbird today

not as big/bulky as i thought, but a bit of weight there, i doubt it wouold matter once underway, absolutely mint condition, magnificent two-tone blue model, sounds spectacular (4 into 2 arrow cans), very similar position to the RF, plent of comfy space for mrs yod

but it pissed down so i didnt test ride it - will do that later this week.

all-in-all; tempting

Sweet, look foward to hearing what you thought after a ride...

[yod]

Sweet, look foward to hearing what you thought after a ride...

yeah, weather looking good this week so I'll get onto him shortly

[sinfull]

Sorry I could'nt wait, after posting that it was a mint day the weather packed it in pretty quick so I legged it, origonally going to head to Patangata but in Dannevirke I briefly talked to u4ea who informed me that most everyone had left from up there so I duely headed toward Palmy,got as far as Meanies and while there the weather started to look pretty crook shot into town had lunch and pootled home to sit down and watch the V8's.

Sorry we never stopped for a natter yesterday Sarge ! Just wanted to head for home mate !
As it was we had some of our group come looking after a car stopped and told them we were involved in the carnage !
Had a quick glimps at your new exhast, looks cool ! Has it added any to the HP ya recon ?

[Monamie]

and yes the ride with the so called girls was good , so gsvr are you changing your sex and your name :soon:, and we did talk about other things. it was nice not having all that testosterome racing around :)

Thanks for letting me tag along with the `girls' guys :yes: I had only stopped in to get petrol and get away from the kids for a few hours. I hadn't ridden some of those roads before-very nice.

Nice to finally meet Sarah and that new chick with the 5 o'clock shadow :gob:

[NZsarge]

Sorry we never stopped for a natter yesterday Sarge ! Just wanted to head for home mate !

Sweet as.

Had a quick glimps at your new exhast, looks cool ! Has it added any to the HP ya recon ?
Below 4000 it's worse, above that it's definitely more urgent.

[HornetBoy]

Below 4000 it's worse, above that it's definitely more urgent.

Ah so u did end up getting one for the FZ nice ,cant wait to hear that then !

Sounds like you need a Power Commander tho with it going like that

[NZsarge]

Ah so u did end up getting one for the FZ nice ,cant wait to hear that then !

Sounds like you need a Power Commander tho with it going like that

Sooner or later, don't even know what they are worth or where the nearest dyno and installer is, there is one in Hastings/Napier but I think they are dealing with only euro bikes and Harley's, if so.....very short sighted of them.

[HornetBoy]

Sooner or later, don't even know what they are worth or where the nearest dyno and installer is, there is one in Hastings/Napier but I think they are dealing with only euro bikes and Harley's, if so.....very short sighted of them.

As far as i know they are all over $500 :blink: for the new power commanders,certainly adds up eh!

You may not even need a Dyno run if you could find a map for your exhaust ,will have a look for you if ya like (maps for the pc3) as long as you can find one that match your bike mods, it will be just a case of downloading and putting it onto the pc.

What brand is your exhaust ?

[NZsarge]

As far as i know they are all over $500 :blink: for the new power commanders,certainly adds up eh!

You may not even need a Dyno run if you could find a map for your exhaust ,will have a look for you if ya like (maps for the pc3) as long as you can find one that match your bike mods, it will be just a case of downloading and putting it onto the pc.

What brand is your exhaust ?

Don't sweat it dude, thanks though. Got an idea I might be able to find a PC3 map on FZ1OA.
It's an Arrow pipe.

[cowboyz]

Don't sweat it dude, thanks though. Got an idea I might be able to find a PC3 map on FZ1OA.
It's an Arrow pipe.

only the best.

[sinfull]

Don't sweat it dude, thanks though. Got an idea I might be able to find a PC3 map on FZ1OA.
It's an Arrow pipe.

Got put on to tuneboy.com Sarge ! They were only catering for triumphs but i did read on their site that they were adding the slant eyed variety to the list !
Think its Kerry up in Opunake has the rights to them and doing marvelous things without a dyno !

[yod]

only the best.

indeed

and, as I always say, why have one when you can have two

[Owl]

Got put on to tuneboy.com Sarge ! They were only catering for triumphs but i did read on their site that they were adding the slant eyed variety to the list !
Think its Kerry up in Opunake has the rights to them and doing marvelous things without a dyno !

They are very good, though I sometimes get frowned at when I wheel the bike into the lounge and plug it into my PC. I need a laptop!
Actually, I need a bike!:crybaby:

[sinfull]

They are very good, though I sometimes get frowned at when I wheel the bike into the lounge and plug it into my PC. I need a laptop!
Actually, I need a bike!:crybaby:

mmmmmmm i need a tuneboy !!!
(Looks round at the bike parked beside the bed then turns and grins at the mrs !)

[86GSXR]

Yeah I havent felt the same since losing my balls and riding with the girls. I can't even keep up will Al now. Its a good thing he stops every 15ks for a smoke.

:spanking: :laugh:


Wow- he manages a whole 15km these days!! How long does he manage without a caffienated beverage ?

:spanking: :laugh:


Got put on to tuneboy.com Sarge ! They were only catering for triumphs but i did read on their site that they were adding the slant eyed variety to the list !
Think its Kerry up in Opunake has the rights to them and doing marvelous things without a dyno !

It is indeed Kerry. Reckons he can easily get another 20 HP out of the Daytona and I believe him.

[sinfull]

It is indeed Kerry. Reckons he can easily get another 20 HP out of the Daytona and I believe him.

Yeah would be interesting to see what he could do with the 1050, had it on its first run on the duck ride and give it a good squirt, wasn't too impressed with the top speed though it was a head wind !
Totally out does my 955 down low ! Be nice to get the two of them up to taupo this weekend before one of them has to go !

[Owl]

How did you get on with that fender eliminator sinfull? All sorted?

[u4ea]

Jodi is back on the GS? good stuff!


yerppp the rumours are true!! ;)

[yod]

yerppp the rumours are true!! ;)

:laugh:

on ya!

[HornetBoy]

Going for a ride on a drz400sm today ,thought bugga getting a supersport cbr, ill try out a motard,they go pretty good apparently from what i hear from other recent owners,and at the price they are selling for brandnew (some even with an aftermarket exhaust included):drool:

So if ya see a lanky young fella on a motard pootleing around Palmy :2thumbsup

(luvin my new job lol)

[NZsarge]

Going for a ride on a drz400sm today ,thought bugga getting a supersport cbr, ill try out a motard,they go pretty good apparently from what i hear from other recent owners,and at the price they are selling for brandnew (some even with an aftermarket exhaust included):drool:

So if ya see a lanky young fella on a motard pootleing around Palmy :2thumbsup (luvin my new job lol)

You'll enjoy it for sure, just think about what you want the bike to do for you, if it's short distances only then a motard would be a heap of fun, but not out on the open road i'd expect, I think it would get old pretty fast.
Horses for courses and all that...

[HornetBoy]

You'll enjoy it for sure, just think about what you want the bike to do for you, if it's short distances only then a motard would be a heap of fun, but not out on the open road i'd expect, I think it would get old pretty fast.
Horses for courses and all that...


Yea has been hard trying to consider all those things thats why im going to take it out for a good couple of hours and try to see how it feels when i have a soar arse and wether it does get old fast as you said (which i know i quite
often get taken in by the whole "its a new bike/its so great " feeling and make impulse decisions etc)

thought it had a hard seat wen i was on it in the
dealership,but if i do get it (chances are fairly high,as im fairly set in my way) then i will be looking at options with keeping the katana for longer rides,sounds like people are saying it really needed to be a 600cc engine.

[NZsarge]

Yea has been hard trying to consider all those things thats why im going to take it out for a good couple of hours and try to see how it feels when i have a soar arse and wether it does get old fast as you said (which i know i quite
often get taken in by the whole "its a new bike/its so great " feeling and make impulse decisions etc)

thought it had a hard seat wen i was on it in the
dealership,but if i do get it (chances are fairly high,as im fairly set in my way) then i will be looking at options with keeping the katana for longer rides,sounds like people are saying it really needed to be a 600cc engine.

Yeah a XT660x might be a better bet, I mean it's a Yamaha after all...:shifty:....:laugh: But yeah, 400 is gonna be pretty low on get up and go out on the open road.

[HornetBoy]

Yeah a XT660x might be a better bet, I mean it's a Yamaha after all...:shifty:....:laugh: But yeah, 400 is gonna be pretty low on get up and go out on the open road.

yea looked at them on trade me ,Thier was a bloody nice one on their about a week ago with twin high rise pipes etc and they go for the round about rice of the drz400 new so that could be an option as i would like a bike with a bit of get up and go to it.They seem like a very quick bike tho apparently :scooter:

Will have to ask PT's about an xtx then ,

Yea the more i look/read about the xtx's the more i think they would be a better suit for me actually.Will still test ride this DRZ tho cause it might be all i need ,but im going to see about an xtx to test ride today aswell i think.

[betti]

buy this...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-143966133.htm

you won't stop grinning...

[HornetBoy]

buy this...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-143966133.htm

you won't stop grinning...


yea thats pretty nice actually,have considered the 620's,but im not really into KTM's they are a bit of a grey area for me .