Manawatu Rant n Rave

[NZsarge]

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 .

Dude! You bought a Harley!! Get stuck into it, not as stylish as the XTZ but would eat it alive powerwise, certainly be an individual type choice :yes:

[NZsarge]

Hey HB, have you seen the "mint Z1000" here on KB for sale, that might well be worth a look mate. I mean I know it's not a Yamaha but ya just can't have everything....:D

[yod]

Hey HB, have you seen the "mint Z1000" here on KB for sale, that might well be worth a look mate. I mean I know it's not a Yamaha but ya just can't have everything....:D

...if I was allowed a 'stable', I'd definitely have a zed thou in there - I like 'em, would be a fun beast to have for an occasional weekend pootle

[NZsarge]

...if I was allowed a 'stable', I'd definitely have a zed thou in there - I like 'em, would be a fun beast to have for an occasional weekend pootle

Indeed, the really limiting thing about them though is they are freakin' tiny! The only thing I don't like about the looks is the dual pipes, biff em I reckon...

[yod]

Indeed, the really limiting thing about them though is they are freakin' tiny! The only thing I don't like about the looks is the dual pipes, biff em I reckon...

this one for me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154276737.htm

[NZsarge]

this one for me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154276737.htm
Mint! Set of pazzo's and you'd be golden, have to 86 the transformer sticker though....Sheesh...:pinch:

[sinfull]

what the hell is that on the centre of the bars ? Is it a steering dampner or sommit
Edit / Just read that it is lol

[NZsarge]

what the hell is that on the centre of the bars ? Is it a steering dampner or sommit
Sure is, of sorts, never heard of the brand though, seriously doubt if that's got anything to do with Ohlins like it says there.

[yod]

Mint! Set of pazzo's and you'd be golden, have to 86 the transformer sticker though....Sheesh...:pinch:

and as Tommy Lee said Pam;

nice cans!

[HornetBoy]

Hey HB, have you seen the "mint Z1000" here on KB for sale, that might well be worth a look mate. I mean I know it's not a Yamaha but ya just can't have everything....:D

Yea i really dont like them actually :wacko: ,that pipe setup just looks a bit too "different" for me ,And they feel really heavy and cumbersome imo. i dunno because the guy that gave me the test ride thought i was joking when id said that and thought the complete opposite :blink: and a thou is just too much engine for me


Dude! You bought a Harley!! Get stuck into it, not as stylish as the XTZ but would eat it alive powerwise, certainly be an individual type choice :yes:

Ya the HD is great, for what i brought it for, but i need a "Crazy Phyco Bike" ,I can only ride the HD for so long and then i just need something with that adrenaline kick ya know the harley is quite a plod attracter tho as you really want to sit at speeds well above the stated because you dont feel like your going that fast until you look at the speedo.Best thing about it ,is that i can own it/ride it basically as much as i like and know that when i come to sell it ,it will still fetch a pretty penny.

Yea well just finished takeing the drz out ,all i can say is ....Farken Meow!!! :2guns: was like riding a stunt bike ,felt like i should be pulling a wheelie on it at every set of lights and then poping a stoppie at the next :2thumbsup: Really got the adrenaline flowing thats for sure !!! (ya can probably tell)

Went alright on the main road for what it was ,buit i definately knew it was a 400 as i had to flick it down a few to feel i had enough to pass(then of course you get too high in the rev range and lose power aswell so its a bit of a trick to keep it in the power range) ,but then i enjoy a bike that you have to work keeps me concentrated.
The suspension on it is worlds ahead of the big old kat ,tested this out on the Paiheatua Track ,and holy crap!! i just had an absolute blast on it.Incredibly flickable almost unsettleing compared to the kat as i had to get used to having a bike that i can actually just lean(do you lean on these bikes or stick ya leg out and lean back ?) into corners instead of having to muscle it around.Took it about 120kms and didnt have a hint of backside pain ,so im right for the Manawatu Rides as ya stop every 50kms anyway :whistle:

Bloody Brilliant these Motards ,cant believe i havent tryed one out earlier :2thumbsup got me grinning ear to ear the whole ride ,Cant wait to try the XTX :first:

At this point in time id take it in a flash over the katana (i think it weights less than half its weight lol) but i had to grit my teeth and not sign anything just yet as im going to try out a xtx in the next couple of days :wari: and if the DRZ is anything to go buy im going to be enjoying the XTX600 even more.

Phew, Was better than any party pill/energy drink

[u4ea]

Phew, Was better than any party pill/energy drink

Now thats telling it like it is!!!!:2thumbsup

[HornetBoy]

Now thats telling it like it is!!!!:2thumbsup

lol All that writing and i only had to put that :weep:

[NZsarge]

Will be interesting to hear what you think of the XTX660, they get mixed reviews from what I gather, really depends on what you're expecting before the test ride i guess, would still look at that KTM option I reckon.
Then again you could ditch all your bikes and go straight to the SuperDuke, there's a bit of everything in that bike.

[Dak]

This is what you need.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155109097.htm

[ynot slow]

What about kwaka KLR650?Reliable personified.

[slydesigns]

This is what you need.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155109097.htm

:sick:Ewww god no! Its got an old school 80's style swingarm and puny and probably bouncy conventional forks for a start! Its a farm bike dressed up as a racer and failing miserably Gaurantee enven though its claimed lighter that stock , its still capable of making a Harley look feather weight.

KTM are a rock solid brand packed with top shelf parts like brembos, braided lines, hydralic clutches etc, and their Motard stuff is legendary. And no I've NEVER owns one, just raced against them and been pretty impressed but I am a Yamaha man in the dirt when I raced and had great backing so I never changed.
I'd seriously suggest you test a kaytoom before you commit to anything, visit AFC, talk to some owners/riders. The XTX just isnt in the same league.

[HornetBoy]

This is what you need.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155109097.htm


Thats the one i have been looking into actually mate ,not everyones look but ireckon its a beaut :2thumbsup .


What about kwaka KLR650?Reliable personified.
Yea ,is a bit "big" for my tastes ,reminds me of my old transalp which was reliable but just weighed too much and wasn't really that great for backroad blasts etc.


Will be interesting to hear what you think of the XTX660, they get mixed reviews from what I gather, really depends on what you're expecting before the test ride i guess, would still look at that KTM option I reckon.
Then again you could ditch all your bikes and go straight to the SuperDuke, there's a bit of everything in that bike.

Yea will give a review on it asap ,will just have to find one first ...AFC ? PT ? don't actually think ive seen one in the local dealers.

Yea the SuperDuke is still an option,although id have to maybe sit on the funds for another 2 months till id have enough (im very impatient tho lol) .But talking to owners of the Duke in the pst and lately,it sounds like it would be worth the extra $$$ as its got the premium gear on it and to be honest ticks all the boxes in terms of what im looking for in my next bike.



KTM are a rock solid brand packed with top shelf parts like brembos, braided lines, hydralic clutches etc, and their Motard stuff is legendary. And no I've NEVER owns one, just raced against them and been pretty impressed but I am a Yamaha man in the dirt when I raced and had great backing so I never changed.
I'd seriously suggest you test a kaytoom before you commit to anything, visit AFC, talk to some owners/riders. The XTX just isnt in the same league.

Yea never ridden,nor looked over a KTM in my life actually (except a SuperDuke) ,as you say they have the top gear , just reading some of the forums and reviews on the 620 and superduke .Will have to visit AFC sometime then (never been their either lol ;)) .

Searching on TradeMe this caught my eye tho http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-105011032.htm
might have to gets my self clued up on KTM i think so i know what to look for etc

Or i could just go buy a triumph :innocent: ... not many of them around:laugh: lol

[slydesigns]

Aprillia make a beast of a Motard as well... Motorad Wellington perhaps? There was one at Keown Honda in Wanganui as well.

[slydesigns]

Ride this weekend? Lance, are you still doing a test run this weekend of the helicpoter ride?

[slydesigns]

Over the track, out behind Piahatua on to Eketahuna and back over track perhaps? Burnt out the old tyre tonight and the new one s on tomorrow so I'm all go and safe to ride.

[chanceyy]

chanceyy is away so not sure if doing that route. I am busy one day this weekend but not sure which day yet. Will probably go for a pootle on the other day. suggestions welcome. I know Meanie and Monnie are out so not sure at this stage.

Will definitely do the chopper test ride on the 7 june.
meet at ashhurst at 10am

calender

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1631

7th works for me .. we could have a meeting afterwards to discuss/sort out a few details etc ..

[NZsarge]

This is what you need.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155109097.htm

That's mint!

[NZsarge]

Aprillia make a beast of a Motard as well... Motorad Wellington perhaps? There was one at Keown Honda in Wanganui as well.

TSS in the Hutt for Aprillia.

AFC have a brand new SuperDuke in stock, dunno if it's a demo though.

[HornetBoy]

TSS in the Hutt for Aprillia.

AFC have a brand new SuperDuke in stock, dunno if it's a demo though.


Yea on second thought i might put the SD higher up on the list ,especially at this price (Although id get the black - http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/used-bikes/superduke.htm ) Dont think id want to shell out for the R' version tho even with all its extras

Or maybe this ? http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedItemDetails.aspx?Ntk=All&Ntt=street%20tripple&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&item=13508&N=0&sid=119E66DAB3E8
Have to admit i do have a soft spot for street tripples,never ridden one.......yet:shifty:

[NZsarge]

Yea on second thought i might put the SD higher up on the list ,especially at this price (Although id get the black - http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/used-bikes/superduke.htm ) Dont think id want to shell out for the R' version tho even with all its extras


Yeah the one at AFC is black, looks a bit nicer I reckon, I understand the "R" is good value for all the higher spec gear you get for the extra coin but they are hard riding on the road, the basic model be a better compromise all round. Wait till you ride one mate, awesome!

[HornetBoy]

Yeah the one at AFC is black, looks a bit nicer I reckon, I understand the "R" is good value for all the higher spec gear you get for the extra coin but they are hard riding on the road, the basic model be a better compromise all round. Wait till you ride one mate, awesome!

Will try get into AFC today and see if i can get a ride on one ,The DRZSM felt like it would tempt me alot to do wheelies alot just because it felt so much more "right" on it lol.
So the SD i gather is quite the torgue machine by reading the forums etc cant wait to ride something with decent suspension :yes: and USD's :gob: (not sure how that will feel ) im kinda wondering wether ill be truely be able to test it because ill be spending most of the time getting used to all the techno gadgets and stuff on it :innocent:

Man, looking for a new bike is fun! :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Will try get into AFC today and see if i can get a ride on one ,The DRZSM felt like it would tempt me alot to do wheelies alot just because it felt so much more "right" on it lol.
So the SD i gather is quite the torgue machine by reading the forums etc cant wait to ride something with decent suspension :yes: and USD's :gob: (not sure how that will feel ) im kinda wondering wether ill be truely be able to test it because ill be spending most of the time getting used to all the techno gadgets and stuff on it :innocent:

Man, looking for a new bike is fun! :2thumbsup
Hehe, don't worry if it's wheelstands you're after a Duke will be more than happy to oblige, take my word for it :devil2:.
Still have a look at the XTX though I reckon, that one that Dak pointed out looks mint, good saving over the new price too.

[NZsarge]

I think one of the most alluring points about a motard is you can have a shit load of fun on them without have to do warp speed, this is a trait the SuperDuke possesses too.

[HornetBoy]

I think one of the most alluring points about a motard is you can have a shit load of fun on them without have to do warp speed, this is a trait the SuperDuke possesses too.

Yea im not counting out the xtx as the price is almost half of what a SD is ,and with the extra money i can maybe put ohlins front and rear on the xtx and have a pretty adjustable setup which id like,and its probly going to be a more useable bike for me.
i really do like that high rise scorpian on the xtx tho ,really stands out !:first: and i quite often see them with PP2CT'S
on so that sounds promiseing for tyre options etc.
Yea thats really what im after to be honest ,just something i dont need to hit top speed in to get me jollies lol gone off that now :innocent: (and want to keep my licence clean for a fair bit longer :shifty:

Plus my kat is WAY to heavy of a bike for me ,really is a task to get it around the chicanes and windy roads .Their is the other option of sticking a bandit 1200 motor into it (straight swap in apparently)

[NZsarge]

There is another bike you could consider and that's the Triumph Street Triple as opposed to the Speed Triple.

[HornetBoy]

There is another bike you could consider and that's the Triumph Street Triple as opposed to the Speed Triple.

Yea looked at them actually arent they only 15k brandnew on the road ? or something close to it.Have heard some bad reviews on them tho about their non adjustable suspension front and rear :blink: other than that i really like the styling and 3 cylinder setup of them . i always thought it wouldnt matter me because im only light and im not exactly going to be trackdaying on anything,suppose if i got one second hand maybe i could put ohlins or something similar on it if need be ae.Another one is the GSR which a friend recently brought and reckons they are a great bike for the twisties and that thing handles like a 250,feels a bit small thats my only problem with it.

[oscarnz]

Yea well just finished takeing the drz out ,all i can say is ....Farken Meow!!! :2guns: was like riding a stunt bike ,felt like i should be pulling a wheelie on it at every set of lights and then poping a stoppie at the next :2thumbsup: Really got the adrenaline flowing thats for sure !!! (ya can probably tell)

Went alright on the main road for what it was ,buit i definately knew it was a 400 as i had to flick it down a few to feel i had enough to pass(then of course you get too high in the rev range and lose power aswell so its a bit of a trick to keep it in the power range) ,but then i enjoy a bike that you have to work keeps me concentrated.
The suspension on it is worlds ahead of the big old kat ,tested this out on the Paiheatua Track ,and holy crap!! i just had an absolute blast on it.Incredibly flickable almost unsettleing compared to the kat as i had to get used to having a bike that i can actually just lean(do you lean on these bikes or stick ya leg out and lean back ?) into corners instead of having to muscle it around.Took it about 120kms and didnt have a hint of backside pain ,so im right for the Manawatu Rides as ya stop every 50kms anyway :whistle:

Bloody Brilliant these Motards ,cant believe i havent tryed one out earlier :2thumbsup got me grinning ear to ear the whole ride ,Cant wait to try the XTX :first:

At this point in time id take it in a flash over the katana (i think it weights less than half its weight lol) but i had to grit my teeth and not sign anything just yet as im going to try out a xtx in the next couple of days :wari: and if the DRZ is anything to go buy im going to be enjoying the XTX600 even more.

Phew, Was better than any party pill/energy drink

What dealer had the DRZ??

[86GSXR]

Sarah and I are possibly going to Opunake to see Kerry this weekend. I may get some work done on my bike and pillion Sarah back as she'll leave hers with Kerry for it's big service. Could be an adventure? Will confirm later.

[yod]

So Spankme has upgraded the site to the latest version and with that comes the ability to have groups, so:

feel free to join the Manawatu Riders group, i thought it may be a useful tool for keeping ourselves organised for rides, etc. (This remains to be seen but you gotta have a crack....)

Obviously it isn't restricted to JUST those of us (lucky enough?) to be in the manawatu - it's for all the usual suspects and anyone else who lurks in the general area and would like to join in with our madness and mayhem

cheers
yod

[HornetBoy]

What dealer had the DRZ??

Oh i was under the assumption that no Manawatu Dealers had a demo DRZSM :pinch: Although Whitelocks were only happy to sell me one brandnew and are still trying lol)
This was reluctantly leant to me by a family friend (with much convinceing) :niceone:

Are ya tempted on trying out one yourself eh!

Although i was tempted to try out thee drz400e in GW MotorCycles in Feilding apparently that has a higher output than the sm .

[slydesigns]

You ride it like you would paddle a canoe. Thats how the MNZ MX coaches explain it. Sit central to hard up against the tank, Elbows up, handlebars used like a paddle on a kayak, elbows up, inside leg extended toward the front axle bolt BUT not touching the ground and elbows up. Did I mention elbows up.

The leg off is to weight the outside peg to push the rear into the ground, if you left it on the peg you'd end up pushing the rear further sideways in a slide and wash it out.

You sit forward to weight the front end to help it stick and to unload the rear to help it swing out.

Elbows up to give you greater control over the steering, especially with the greater fork travel you now have. Look at any MX or Motard rider in a photo and see his body position.
Elbows up,
Head over the bar pad,
Butt forward.

[HornetBoy]

You ride it like you would paddle a canoe. Thats how the MNZ MX coaches explain it. Sit central to hard up against the tank, Elbows up, handlebars used like a paddle on a kayak, elbows up, inside leg extended toward the front axle bolt BUT not touching the ground and elbows up. Did I mention elbows up.

The leg off is to weight the outside peg to push the rear into the ground, if you left it on the peg you'd end up pushing the rear further sideways in a slide and wash it out.

You sit forward to weight the front end to help it stick and to unload the rear to help it swing out.

Elbows up to give you greater control over the steering, especially with the greater fork travel you now have. Look at any MX or Motard rider in a photo and see his body position.
Elbows up,
Head over the bar pad,
Butt forward.

Yea thanks for that ,Can see those points you make looking at some of the pictures of the riders ,especially the lean foward elbows up .Felt quite weird trying to get used to the skinny body of the drz(compard to the kat) but now i see what your saying in regards to leaning because of the greater fork travel etc.Will have to try and get some more practice in on some more supermotos or give that drz400e a go and try out those points you make.
So kinda the opposite to "typical" roadbike riding really isnt it ...

[GSVR]

Sarah and I are possibly going to Opunake to see Kerry this weekend. I may get some work done on my bike and pillion Sarah back as she'll leave hers with Kerry for it's big service. Could be an adventure? Will confirm later.

So there will be another ride to collect the Blue one next week?

[slydesigns]

COMPLETELY the opposite. Its why its taken me a year to get in the groove on the roadbikes. I raced for 15years plus in the dirt and was offered a 250 2 stroke road ride for Motorad years ago and I declined as roadbikes were totally foreign to me and the riding style freaked me out. Regretting blousing out now!

If you ever want any pointers, give us a yell. Even with it sitting in a pitstand you can learn alot.

[GSVR]

COMPLETELY the opposite. Its why its taken me a year to get in the groove on the roadbikes. I raced for 15years plus in the dirt and was offered a 250 2 stroke road ride for Motorad years ago and I declined as roadbikes were totally foreign to me and the riding style freaked me out. Regretting blousing out now!

If you ever want any pointers, give us a yell. Even with it sitting in a pitstand you can learn alot.

Main thing with roadbikes is not to let your tyres wear to the canvas.

[HornetBoy]

COMPLETELY the opposite. Its why its taken me a year to get in the groove on the roadbikes. I raced for 15years plus in the dirt and was offered a 250 2 stroke road ride for Motorad years ago and I declined as roadbikes were totally foreign to me and the riding style freaked me out. Regretting blousing out now!

If you ever want any pointers, give us a yell. Even with it sitting in a pitstand you can learn alot.

Yea cheers,id say that would help alot .Cause riding the DRZ certainly felt forign to say the least :shutup: but fun none the less and i think ive got the bug for supermotos already!,so am keen to learn more

Must of looked like a complete twit riding the DRZ like a sport bike lol :pinch: im glad i kept to the back roads and no-one local saw me.

[slydesigns]

Main thing with roadbikes is not to let your tyres wear to the canvas.
<_<
so... how do you make it slide then?:confused:

[yod]

You ride it like you would paddle a canoe. Thats how the MNZ MX coaches explain it. Sit central to hard up against the tank, Elbows up, handlebars used like a paddle on a kayak, elbows up, inside leg extended toward the front axle bolt BUT not touching the ground and elbows up. Did I mention elbows up.

The leg off is to weight the outside peg to push the rear into the ground, if you left it on the peg you'd end up pushing the rear further sideways in a slide and wash it out.

You sit forward to weight the front end to help it stick and to unload the rear to help it swing out.

Elbows up to give you greater control over the steering, especially with the greater fork travel you now have. Look at any MX or Motard rider in a photo and see his body position.
Elbows up,
Head over the bar pad,
Butt forward.

speedway...

[slydesigns]

Hadn't considered them as I don't view them as bike riders.... more stuntmen really.

Insane stuntmen.

Deadmen walking even...

[yod]

Hadn't considered them as I don't view them as bike riders.... more stuntmen really.

Insane stuntmen.

Deadmen walking even...

the riding position you're describing is very speedway-like

[slydesigns]

Its the basic offroad riding position. I guess it would make sense for it to work for speedway as well.

[oscarnz]

Oh i was under the assumption that no Manawatu Dealers had a demo DRZSM :pinch: Although Whitelocks were only happy to sell me one brandnew and are still trying lol)
This was reluctantly leant to me by a family friend (with much convinceing) :niceone:

Are ya tempted on trying out one yourself eh!

Although i was tempted to try out thee drz400e in GW MotorCycles in Feilding apparently that has a higher output than the sm .


PT's have one but only just been put together, but they are not officially legal as the headlights dipped the wrong way, so they have to wait for new headlights that comply in NZ.

[NZsarge]

PT's have one but only just been put together, but they are not officially legal as the headlights dipped the wrong way, so they have to wait for new headlights that comply in NZ.

Is Paul gonna take it for a scoot?

[oscarnz]

Is Paul gonna take it for a scoot?

He did yesterday :yes:
You will have to ask him tomorrow what he thought hehe

[86GSXR]

No, it will be nurtered for two weeks as we can't make next week.

[HornetBoy]

PT's have one but only just been put together, but they are not officially legal as the headlights dipped the wrong way, so they have to wait for new headlights that comply in NZ.

When do ya reckon they will have it legal to be ridden ? as i wouldnt mind taking oone out again,
possibly purchaseing it ;)

(Got to try out some of Sly's tips on proper riding too,so i dont look like so much of a amature :rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

Looking at metvuw it's gonna be a mint weekend. :niceone:
Ideal for test rides.....rides to Opnake.....anywhere really.

Speaking of Opunake, what's the deal Al?
How long do ya reckon it' will take to have done what you want to your bike?
I'm assuming this would be tomorrow and when did you want to get underway?

[yod]

Looking at metvuw it's gonna be a mint weekend. :niceone:
Ideal for test rides.....

you said it

:rockon:

[slydesigns]

If no ones riding on here this weekend, I may have to go on the ride to Wellington tomorrow with the MV Augusta/Highly modded R1 boys club here at work, and somehow I think I'm going to get left a long LOOOONNNNGGGG way behind them, so... do we have a plan yet?
Either option 1, my Piahiatua suggestion,
Option 2, Al's ride to where ever Opinake is or,
Option 3, whatever someone else comes up with.

[sugilite]

You ride it like you would paddle a canoe. Thats how the MNZ MX coaches explain it. Sit central to hard up against the tank, Elbows up, handlebars used like a paddle on a kayak, elbows up, inside leg extended toward the front axle bolt BUT not touching the ground and elbows up. Did I mention elbows up.

The leg off is to weight the outside peg to push the rear into the ground, if you left it on the peg you'd end up pushing the rear further sideways in a slide and wash it out.

You sit forward to weight the front end to help it stick and to unload the rear to help it swing out.

Elbows up to give you greater control over the steering, especially with the greater fork travel you now have. Look at any MX or Motard rider in a photo and see his body position.
Elbows up,
Head over the bar pad,
Butt forward.


Yea thanks for that ,Can see those points you make looking at some of the pictures of the riders ,especially the lean foward elbows up .Felt quite weird trying to get used to the skinny body of the drz(compard to the kat) but now i see what your saying in regards to leaning because of the greater fork travel etc.Will have to try and get some more practice in on some more supermotos or give that drz400e a go and try out those points you make.
So kinda the opposite to "typical" roadbike riding really isnt it ...

Hi Guys, just putting in my ten cents worth...
I completely agree with sly, if one is racing a motard bike on a proper motard track. I have the lap record for a motard bike around the usual manfield circuit, I used pure road race style to do that. If I stuck my foot out even once, I could kiss that fast lap good bye. The foot out style works great for slowish right angle corners, (hence dedicated motard tracks being festooned with them) even then I find I can brake later and stuff it up the inside of those using that style. If they use that style on sweepers, I just ride around the outside of them with my knee on the deck.

Riding motards on the road, I'd pretty much just ride it like a road bike, unless I'm going for the look, this look :Police: :lol:

I was at the grass roots period in the nz motard scene and won the 2003 nth island championship. I remember reading Jeff Wards take on motarding (veteren us supercross champ, and also motard champ) 'You know when you were a teenager and you were doing a runner from the cops, well the buzz is just like that!' And he is right, when you ride one, it feels compulsory to do wheelies and stoppies and the like, you just cannot help it!

[yod]

somehow I think I'm going to get left a long LOOOONNNNGGGG way behind them

then you'll know how kwaka riders feel




oops....is my probation over yet?

[sugilite]

then you'll know how kwaka riders feel

oops....is my probation over yet?

OI! you can 'ditch' that suzuki riders attitude :lol: Embrace the righteous green brand, even an old clunker kwaka will easily brush off any misguided manawatu group riders other marques 'advances'.

I'm picking those MV guys will be slow anyway, they would not want to risk creasing their Italian designer panties by hanging off their bikes. :jerry:

Where is their ride and what time is it leaving? :devil2:

[yod]

OI! you can 'ditch' that suzuki riders attitude :lol: Embrace the righteous green brand, even an old clunker kwaka will easily brush off any misguided manawatu group riders other marques 'advances'.

I'm picking those MV guys will be slow anyway, they would not want to risk creasing their Italian designer panties by hanging off their bikes. :jerry:

Where is their ride and what time is it leaving? :devil2:

oops I for got the "All kawasaki pisstakes are deemed null and void where sugi is concerned" disclaimer:lol:


btw - it isn't a suzuki attitude - i killed it - looks like it's either gonna be a honda or prehaps an aprilia attitude now

[sugilite]

Dammit, seems I cannot get a good marque scrap anywhere these days, please people this is KB!!!!

(but really a honda? please yod think of the young impressionable children!)

[NZsarge]

If no ones riding on here this weekend, I may have to go on the ride to Wellington tomorrow with the MV Augusta/Highly modded R1 boys club here at work, and somehow I think I'm going to get left a long LOOOONNNNGGGG way behind them, so... do we have a plan yet?
Either option 1, my Piahiatua suggestion,
Option 2, Al's ride to where ever Opinake is or,
Option 3, whatever someone else comes up with.

Opunaki is on the bottom side of Mount Egmont (or Mount Taranaki which ever way you like it I guess)

[NZsarge]

Where is their ride and what time is it leaving? :devil2:

Dunno about you but i'm riding somewhere, weather looks ok so i'm on the road, just waiting to see what Al's deal is, problem is riding over that way there is generally quite a few police about but whatever, as I say, i'll be on the road....somewhere.
(fingers cross the weather keeps it up, beaut day today)

[yod]

Dammit, seems I cannot get a good marque scrap anywhere these days, please people this is KB!!!!

hey i might kill zookis and ride ghey hondas - but I ain't stoopid!! :laugh:


(but really a honda? please yod think of the young impressionable children!)
well, y'know, it's a bloody good bike....maybe i can change the logos before anyone sees me on it....

[sugilite]

hey i might kill zookis and ride ghey hondas - but I ain't stoopid!! :laugh:

well, y'know, it's a bloody good bike....maybe i can change the logos before anyone sees me on it....
You must know how skynet took over, 1st man created a soulless machine.... :chase:


Dunno about you but i'm riding somewhere, weather looks ok so i'm on the road, just waiting to see what Al's deal is, problem is riding over that way there is generally quite a few police about but whatever, as I say, i'll be on the road....somewhere.
(fingers cross the weather keeps it up, beaut day today)

yes sarge, the planets have aligned and the moon is indeed blue (and the wife is away for the weekend) which means I will indeed be going for a ride 'somewhere', though this Opanake ride sounds a little out of my range.... I'm thinking Saturday at this stage, it would break my heart to see it fine and then crap on Sunday if the weather dudes get it wrong.... :cry:

[oscarnz]

When do ya reckon they will have it legal to be ridden ? as i wouldnt mind taking oone out again,
possibly purchaseing it ;)

(Got to try out some of Sly's tips on proper riding too,so i dont look like so much of a amature :rolleyes:

not sure you are probably better to give them a ring.

[cowboyz]

what do you know. Best weekend for riding weather wise in ages and I went and done in my wheel bearings. PT has got some coming next week - just in time for the rain again.

[sugilite]

what do you know. Best weekend for riding weather wise in ages and I went and done in my wheel bearings. PT has got some coming next week - just in time for the rain again.

I've got a spare zx9r front wheel here? I use it as a spare for my 750 when racing, I'm quite sure it still has the standard size bearings in it....

[cowboyz]

awesome. only it is the rear. I can wait. I got a few things to get sorted this weekend anyhow.

[slydesigns]

and SKF bearings on Tremaine have them at half the price...

[slydesigns]

OK... going to assume no ones really riding and I'll go with the workmates to Wellington and the Rimutaka hill Saturday.

[chanceyy]

Dammit, seems I cannot get a good marque scrap anywhere these days, please people this is KB!!!!



hmm does this mean I have to take up the oozki mantle :innocent:

Blardy minta weather in the waikato today ... checked out my bro's yank tanks while he worked on my truck .. biker bear was having fun & birthday lunch morrow for my ole dad ..

just getting stuff set up here for coming back in 3 weeks tempted to bring BB with me but I doubt I will get chance to ride looking after the folks

[cowboyz]

and SKF bearings on Tremaine have them at half the price...

but then I need to take the others out first to get the sizing. And then by the time I break a circlip or 2 and find its got something stupid holding it in there, my only form of transport will be out of action. For $30 I will get the whole kit from PT and be done with it.

[sugilite]

Hmmm, at this stage I'm looking at going down the tukas way myself. I like taking the back roads all the way to Masterton.... what way is your ride group going tomorrow sly?

[ynot slow]

Opunaki is on the bottom side of Mount Egmont (or Mount Taranaki which ever way you like it I guess)

Close,no cigar,everything is under or around the mountain here,and it is OpunakE,incase them which live there are looking,hate to see ya lynched if out there lol.

Is on coast about 200km from Palmerston,good excuse to enjoy the scenic route to New Plymouth as well.

And with the mountain in snow covered form,it looked magnificent today,no cloud and impressive.

Worth the ride.Not many:Police: once you get to SH45(Surf Highway)from out of Hawera.Don't you like the way we name our highways,surf(45),forgotten(43),cowboyz(just past junction 3&3a),just beware the area from Patea to Hawera,a few:Police:about.

[cowboyz]

hey. is ynot fast related to you?

[86GSXR]

The most respected bikes on the planet are leaving at 7 tomorrow morning bound for Opunake. Yes, it is early but deadlines are deadlines :yes: I won't expect to hear from anyone at that hour, but if you want to see a magician at work at a rare Triumph ceremony then the morning air should be refreshing indeed :rockon:

[chanceyy]

The most respected bikes on the planet are leaving at 7 tomorrow morning

so that would be the Gixxers then ... :laugh: .. after all the are oozkis .. :yes: :shutup::innocent:

[86GSXR]

Sorry for the last minute post. We need to be in Opunake by 1000 tomorrow so leaving at 7.00 :sleep: Just over 200 kms so 3hrs should be comfortable. Sing out if yr keen :cool:

[86GSXR]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: My lips are sealed (just gonna go wash em now, wouldn't want the doctor to see any dirt eh) :laugh:

[sinfull]

Sorry for the last minute post. We need to be in Opunake by 1000 tomorrow so leaving at 7.00 :sleep: Just over 200 kms so 3hrs should be comfortable. Sing out if yr keen :cool:

7.00 am and your asking who's keen lol rrrrrrr be ice hanging from ya pubes Al !
Would have been interested but have to drop the 1050 to pram for a bike show at 8.30 or i'd be keen for ride out to meet Kerry mate ! Perhaps on the return trip !

[banditrider]

AFC has 2, count 'em 2 RC8's in the shop at the mo. Awesome looking works of art! Won't be getting a Ducati if I win lotto...

[ynot slow]

hey. is ynot fast related to you?

No?,they could be thinking same as me and ynot as well,have same first name maybe?

[ynot slow]

The most respected bikes on the planet are leaving at 7 tomorrow morning bound for Opunake. Yes, it is early but deadlines are deadlines :yes: I won't expect to hear from anyone at that hour, but if you want to see a magician at work at a rare Triumph ceremony then the morning air should be refreshing indeed :rockon:

Tui anyone?Be aware the roads could be icy as feels like a frost is brewing.Coffee ready when your here.

[ynot slow]

Frost alert here tonight,no wind and clear sky.Be carefull anyone coming up,easy 3 hour cruise with coffee stops(not many).

[slydesigns]

as far as I'm aware, they are going strsaight down the highway there and the windy way back

[yod]

anza has a brand new sprint st 1050 :drool:

mmmmm

[86GSXR]

Cheers guys! Nice day here, not too cold and a bit of a breeze to keep the frost away. Leavin in an hour stoppin in Hawera for a brew :yes:

[86GSXR]

Oh YEAH :yes:

[NZsarge]

anza has a brand new sprint st 1050 :drool:

mmmmm

Second hand ones are'nt far off you budget dude...

[NZsarge]

Hmmm, at this stage I'm looking at going down the tukas way myself. I like taking the back roads all the way to Masterton.... what way is your ride group going tomorrow sly?

Yeah i'm in..

[sinfull]

Yeah i'm in..
Spose to be chucking the grumpy into a show today, but would so much more prefer to ride it in weather like this !
If you guys are passing this way, we could be into jumping in the line as ya pass !

[sugilite]

Spose to be chucking the grumpy into a show today, but would so much more prefer to ride it in weather like this !
If you guys are passing this way, we could be into jumping in the line as ya pass !

Sarge n I were looking at going the webber way, what time are you leaving on your ride and where from? or maybe we can hook up on the takas?

[sinfull]

Sarge n I were looking at going the webber way, what time are you leaving on your ride and where from? or maybe we can hook up on the takas?

Depends how long it takes me to drag the Mrs out of bed lol !
Might take a look at some bike shops out the hutt way, see if there are any that might suit her there (sooner i get her onto something with a little more grunt the better !) What time You guys thinking of leaving your end !

[NZsarge]

Depends how long it takes me to drag the Mrs out of bed lol !
Might take a look at some bike shops out the hutt way, see if there are any that might suit her there (sooner i get her onto something with a little more grunt the better !) What time You guys thinking of leaving your end !

Will be leaving around the 10:00 I reckon, how long it takes to get to the Takas I would'nt hazard a guess sorry, Sugilite might have a better idea.

[NZsarge]

AFC has 2, count 'em 2 RC8's in the shop at the mo. Awesome looking works of art! Won't be getting a Ducati if I win lotto...

!
1 demo and 1 customer bike hopefully, i'll be in there for a squize as soon as I can.

[sugilite]

Depends how long it takes me to drag the Mrs out of bed lol !
Might take a look at some bike shops out the hutt way, see if there are any that might suit her there (sooner i get her onto something with a little more grunt the better !) What time You guys thinking of leaving your end !

Sarge will be leaving bp dvirke bout 9:30 and be cruising past picking me up omn route to webber way bout 9:45, 10:00 and from there we will pootle down and prob hit the hill bout mid day me thinks. I have some roads I want to show sarge when we come back via the rappa way, your welcome to join us on any part of the ride....bring tissues, with these roads, you will need them :cool:

I've added you as a friend, you should be able to see my cell details if you need to txt :yes:

[slydesigns]

Sarge n I were looking at going the webber way, what time are you leaving on your ride and where from? or maybe we can hook up on the takas?

10am from Pascal street. They are hitting Wellington first to get a kebab {goes the Italian pants I guess} and one of them has a ritual where they HAVE to go check out Real Groovy Records as well, then they will be playing on the hill. I would expect to see us there around 1pm...ish.

Actually can't wait to get out there today. New tyre, new forks WITH oil in them and just discovered the source of the annoying and unnerving rocking under heavy braking - newly greased and tightened head stock, so now I can really try out these otherwise STUNNING front brakes and tyres properly.

[sugilite]

10am from Pascal street. They are hitting Wellington first to get a kebab {goes the Italian pants I guess} and one of them has a ritual where they HAVE to go check out Real Groovy Records as well, then they will be playing on the hill. I would expect to see us there around 1pm...ish.

Actually can't wait to get out there today. New tyre, new forks WITH oil in them and just discovered the source of the annoying and unnerving rocking under heavy braking - newly greased and tightened head stock, so now I can really try out these otherwise STUNNING front brakes and tyres properly.

Sweeet :yes:
Will prob see you at the summit then :rockon:

[sinfull]

Sarge will be leaving bp dvirke bout 9:30 and be cruising past picking me up omn route to webber way bout 9:45, 10:00 and from there we will pootle down and prob hit the hill bout mid day me thinks. I have some roads I want to show sarge when we come back via the rappa way, your welcome to join us on any part of the ride....bring tissues, with these roads, you will need them :cool:

I've added you as a friend, you should be able to see my cell details if you need to txt :yes:

Cheers ! Will chuck cell into me phone, Heidi wants to go have a ganda at the bike show in coastlands too now so might not make the takas by 12, but will get a jiggle on and if were close to ya eta, i'll text ya to see where yas are and if it works, join yas for the run back through rapa and loop home from there !

[slydesigns]

May even ride back with you guys... Sarges rides are a blast.

[slydesigns]

My cell is 021 074 0837

[yod]

Second hand ones are'nt far off you budget dude...

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

[cowboyz]

thats mint (in a blue kind of way) congrats. Home via east cape tomorrow?

[blacksheep]

thats an awesome looking bike there jonno!!!! congrats on being mobile again,now all you got to do is afford the gas money.

[yod]

thats mint (in a blue kind of way) congrats. Home via east cape tomorrow?
cheers ears

probably not that far, stopping at ngatea and then meeting up with a certain pair of kwaka riders in taupo


thats an awesome looking bike there jonno!!!! congrats on being mobile again,now all you got to do is afford the gas money.

cheers alan,:laugh:

[manwithav8]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

Damn nice mate....Congrats to ya.. Must be the time of year for new bikes aye lol

[yod]

Damn nice mate....Congrats to ya.. Must be the time of year for new bikes aye lol

sweet!

will drop in so we can compare notes asap

[manwithav8]

sweet!

will drop in so we can compare notes asap

looking forward to it....

[GSVR]

Nice tourer. Such a temptation to wind the throttle at every opportunity but think of the tyres.

Blue must be the colour of choice. First Sarah now you.

[NZsarge]

Nice tourer. Such a temptation to wind the throttle at every opportunity but think of the tyres.

Blue must be the colour of choice. First Sarah now you.

Correct me if i'm wrong but I think Blacksheeps bike is blue.....
Pfft, people always forget the Yamaha's. :oi-grr:

[NZsarge]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine,
beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

Wicked! Congratulations there dude, look the best in that colour too I reckon.

[manwithav8]

Correct me if i'm wrong but I think Blacksheeps bike is blue.....
Pfft, people always forget the Yamaha's. :oi-grr:

aaww come on mate, I considered a Yama but the riding position was just too agressive.. I think you know the bike really well lol

[NZsarge]

aaww come on mate, I considered a Yama but the riding position was just too agressive.. I think you know the bike really well lol

Oh mate!!!! You would have been golden on that one bro!

[banditrider]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

Very nice - great that you're back in the saddle again.


Damn nice mate....Congrats to ya.. Must be the time of year for new bikes aye lol

And another nice one - brings back memories...

[manwithav8]

Oh mate!!!! You would have been golden on that one bro!

Don't know about golden but very sore lol.... I can now see why you weren't too happy......

[manwithav8]

Very nice - great that you're back in the saddle again.



And another nice one - brings back memories...

Does look like the season for new wheels.... Have to watch out for that blue, heaps of poke I have heard.. Maybe the Concours will be outdone after all lol

[NZsarge]

Sugilite and I clocked up 550km today, freakin' awesome roads too.
Dannevirke, Pongaroa, Makuri, Pahiatua, Alfredton, Masterton, Rimutaka summit, West lake road, Martinborourgh (i now spelt wrong but I cant be arsed), Masterton, Alfredton, Pongaroa, home. :D:niceone:

[blacksheep]

Correct me if i'm wrong but I think Blacksheeps bike is blue.....
Pfft, people always forget the Yamaha's. :oi-grr:

:cool:your right again :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Don't know about golden but very sore lol.... I can now see why you weren't too happy......

Yeah it was all good really until you hit anywhere you have to travel slowly in a straight line.
Needed the suspension backing off too, ended up getting it quite a bit too stiff.

[NZsarge]

:cool:your right again :2thumbsup

Mate, you need to come more rides, so i'm not so helplessly out numbered. :laugh:

[slydesigns]

The JadedBlade finally clicked over 90000kms today. Shame

Otherwise had an awesome day out in the roads to the capital and over the Taka. Loving the little CBR more and more after keeping up with the MV F4 and the R1s through the Paekaks, Greys bay then beating the 2 R1 up the Rimutakas and staying on the front one down the other side and up and down the Paihiatua track as well. Had a nice Orange Speed Triple with us as well.

[blacksheep]

Mate, you need to come more rides, so i'm not so helplessly out numbered. :laugh:

spent too much last weekend:innocent:,and had a crap week($700 on van repairs this week:angry:) so i'm waiting for my bank account to recover:bye:

[sinfull]

The JadedBlade finally clicked over 90000kms today. Shame

Otherwise had an awesome day out in the roads to the capital and over the Taka. Loving the little CBR more and more after keeping up with the MV F4 and the R1s through the Paekaks, Greys bay then beating the 2 R1 up the Rimutakas and staying on the front one down the other side and up and down the Paihiatua track as well. Had a nice Orange Speed Triple with us as well.

So it was you guys i saw coming into pram (black speed triple heading north) was sorely tempted to turn and follow ya lol but was on a mission to bail a mate out who needed a hand for a bit !

[NZsarge]

spent too much last weekend:innocent:,and had a crap week($700 on van repairs this week:angry:) so i'm waiting for my bank account to recover:bye:

Yeah understood, might chill out next weekend, just a little pootle somewhere close, we'll see.

[yod]

Nice tourer. Such a temptation to wind the throttle at every opportunity but think of the tyres.

Blue must be the colour of choice. First Sarah now you.
it's two-tone sapphire I'll have you know....


Wicked! Congratulations there dude, look the best in that colour too I reckon.


Very nice - great that you're back in the saddle again.

cheers fellas...very happy with it

[yod]

waiting for my bank account to recover:bye:

jeebus

tell me about it :shit:

[manwithav8]

Yeah it was all good really until you hit anywhere you have to travel slowly in a straight line.
Needed the suspension backing off too, ended up getting it quite a bit too stiff.

yeah didn't look to comfy..... The RF is all good for us two and heaps of go compared to the Monster so big smiles..

[slydesigns]

So it was you guys i saw coming into pram (black speed triple heading north) was sorely tempted to turn and follow ya lol but was on a mission to bail a mate out who needed a hand for a bit !

Blue R1, Red, Gold and Carbon F4, my lil green machine, an Orange Speed Triple and a Yellow R1? That would be us. Couldn't hear my bike for all the beautiful racket around me. The R1's sounded completely different from each other, one a single pipe, the other a twin, the Truimph just sounded loud like it should but DAMN the F4 was something else! Even idling it sounded angry and more like a ferrari than a bike

[chanceyy]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

blardy minta Yod .. :2thumbsup

and ditto v8

all these new bikes in the neighbourhood :lol:


Sugilite and I clocked up 550km today, freakin' awesome roads too.
Dannevirke, Pongaroa, Makuri, Pahiatua, Alfredton, Masterton, Rimutaka summit, West lake road, Martinborourgh (i now spelt wrong but I cant be arsed), Masterton, Alfredton, Pongaroa, home. :D:niceone:

Bugger I was in the kato .. pearler weather here & all I wanted to be was out on the bike .. however ya dad only turns 80 once huh .. :lol:



So it was you guys i saw coming into pram (black speed triple heading north) was sorely tempted to turn and follow ya lol but was on a mission to bail a mate out who needed a hand for a bit !

thanks for that Bill .. really appreciate you heading out to help .. Love the network we have developed .. Magic .. & at least it was only several hundy meters from where you was hiding out :cool: :clap:

[sinfull]

blardy minta Yod .. :2thumbsup

and ditto v8

all these new bikes in the neighbourhood :lol:



Bugger I was in the kato .. pearler weather here & all I wanted to be was out on the bike .. however ya dad only turns 80 once huh .. :lol:




thanks for that Bill .. really appreciate you heading out to help .. Love the network we have developed .. Magic .. & at least it was only several hundy meters from where you was hiding out :cool: :clap:

Yeah weird how it happened ! I would have been on my way to meet Sarge and Sugilite on the takas, but got a text from a mate to help tow a car out of a bog and had just opened a beer at the pub after that mish and you text lol !
Had to go back and have another after that !

[chanceyy]

Yeah weird how it happened ! I would have been on my way to meet Sarge and Sugilite on the takas, but got a text from a mate to help tow a car out of a bog and had just opened a beer at the pub after that mish and you text lol !
Had to go back and have another after that !

Yeah well being in the waikato & not having phone list at cafe we were having lunch .. but remembered you was heading to kapiti today was hoping you was still in the neighbourhood ..

Guess it was meant to be huh .. :yes:

& I know she would have appreciated it

[sinfull]

Yeah well being in the waikato & not having phone list at cafe we were having lunch .. but remembered you was heading to kapiti today was hoping you was still in the neighbourhood ..

Guess it was meant to be huh .. :yes:

& I know she would have appreciated it

Didn't do a hell of a lot really ! they had the fuse out when i got there ! Thing the had us all stumped was the fact it looked ok (other than being a rather large looking fuse !) but there was a little ball of solder on one end (and having done that trick with house fuse wire myself in the past) i twigged that it must be blown and not the bikes original and someone had just done a temp fix (over a year ago before stella bought it)

[chanceyy]

Anyone intersted in a ride to meet up with the YODs and their new example of two wheel perfection embodied in CBR flesh?

Either Taupo or somewhere closer like Turangi or Taihape?

After a play on something windy of course.

Will prob have the yods pass me morrow on my way home morrow .. will keep a eye out for the blue beastie :msn-wink:

[chanceyy]

Didn't do a hell of a lot really ! they had the fuse out when i got there ! Thing the had us all stumped was the fact it looked ok (other than being a rather large looking fuse !) but there was a little ball of solder on one end (and having done that trick with house fuse wire myself in the past) i twigged that it must be blown and not the bikes original and someone had just done a temp fix (over a year ago before stella bought it)

hmm those temp fixs tend to become permanent ones ..since they tend to work ..

[HornetBoy]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

Wow !!! Nice bike their Yod congratulations always liked the look of the blackbirds,must be like night and day compared to the RF ? :2thumbsup

And a Power Commander too......geez

Have you got the frame sliders on yet ? :whistle:

[yod]

Wow !!! Nice bike their Yod congratulations always liked the look of the blackbirds,must be like night and day compared to the RF ? :2thumbsup

And a Power Commander too......geez

Have you got the frame sliders on yet ? :whistle:

cheers mate, actually, no, it's not that different, feels no heavier even though it is apparently 20kg more, position is very similar, and obviously it's a 4cyl so same kind of power, just a bit more of it, (about 40-50hp i think)

frame sliders soon :lol:
cheeky bugger

[yod]

new example of two wheel perfection embodied in CBR flesh?

i like it :niceone:

mrs yod is coming back in the car, we are picking up some stuff in ngatea hopefully around 11:30, then heading to taupo with, or close behind, meanie and monie, hopefully there about 2ish

will stay in touch via text



Will prob have the yods pass me morrow on my way home morrow .. will keep a eye out for the blue beastie :msn-wink:

ditto, where you heading and when?

[yod]

just looked again under the seat...its a power commander III and the factory tools and even the factory manual are still there too

[NZsarge]

just looked again under the seat...its a power commander III and the factory tools and even the factory manual are still there too

Be interested to have a looksee at that, wil consider one for my bike eventually, well if I plan some more mods anyway.

[cowboyz]

it's two-tone sapphire I'll have you know....


whatever spin you want to put on it. The facts remain....





Its not green.


jeebus

tell me about it :shit:

You have to get that thing home yet.:Police::Police:

[sugilite]

Sugilite and I clocked up 550km today, freakin' awesome roads too.
Dannevirke, Pongaroa, Makuri, Pahiatua, Alfredton, Masterton, Rimutaka summit, West lake road, Martinborourgh (i now spelt wrong but I cant be arsed), Masterton, Alfredton, Pongaroa, home. :D:niceone:

Dont forget Gladstone and the cliff hanger hill climb. Now that was a freaking excellent corner fest, my arms and chest are beginning to feel it though :lol:
cheers for the company Sarge :yes:

[Storm]

whatever spin you want to put on it. The facts remain....
Its not green.


But who wants puke green bikes ? :bleh:
Crazed greenkeepers who have forgotten about other colours?
I think its time you faced the fact that the rainbow has six other colours in it.


Back to the point, well done Mr Yod on your fine new steed:first:

[NZsarge]

Dont forget Gladstone and the cliff hanger hill climb. Now that was a freaking excellent corner fest, my arms and chest are beginning to feel it though :lol:
cheers for the company Sarge :yes:

He he, my knees are shot, and for some reason my right ankle is a bit wonky too, did you dodge a trip to town?

[yod]

But who wants puke green bikes ? :bleh:
Crazed greenkeepers who have forgotten about other colours?
I think its time you faced the fact that the rainbow has six other colours in it.


Back to the point, well done Mr Yod on your fine new steed:first:

yay storm, he's my friend

poo to you, mr greenkwakakeeper

:lol:

[wayne708]

Sugilite and I clocked up 550km today, freakin' awesome roads too.
Dannevirke, Pongaroa, Makuri, Pahiatua, Alfredton, Masterton, Rimutaka summit, West lake road, Martinborourgh (i now spelt wrong but I cant be arsed), Masterton, Alfredton, Pongaroa, home. :D:niceone:

good to see you guys on the hill today, must admit it was a great for it, 550km, bugger, we only managed about 250, will have to go back tomorrow and do some more. Wayne.

[yod]

You get to do the first trip alone? That hardly fair. I would come up and escort you home (with camera) but out of action till I can get some hub bearings.
Ride safe. Be a bit of a pain to have waited all this time for a bike to have no licence for the next 6 months.

indeed, will not be overdoing it on SH1

dont come anywhere near me with that camera

[NZsarge]

good to see you guys on the hill today, must admit it was a great for it, 550km, bugger, we only managed about 250, will have to go back tomorrow and do some more. Wayne.

Good to see ya again mate, let us know if ya head up this way on ya bike, see if I can join ya for a bit of the ride.

[86GSXR]

Just back from Opunake, excellent day. Cheers Tony and Janine :yes: Had a fair bit of work done on my bike. Tyre, chain and sprockets, brake pads and general computerised investigations :yes: Got to say, it's scarey what a bit of forensic work can uncover!

Massive congrats to Jonno and Lee - wow, very nice guys :2thumbsup

[sugilite]

He he, my knees are shot, and for some reason my right ankle is a bit wonky too, did you dodge a trip to town?

Yeah, my feet are freaking sore too, but then the bikes were barely upright the whole ride, how many direction changes would have we done today? :lol:

Bit of a sheep theme there for a while, 1st that mega mob of 1000's of sheep then me nearly ramming that one up the arse!

Dodged the takeaways bullet, I made em snitzhel burgers at home :lol: And they had lit the fire YAY!!!

[cowboyz]

Bit of a sheep theme there for a while, 1st that mega mob of 1000's of sheep then me nearly ramming that one up the arse!



but but but.. no no. too fucking easy that one,.....................

[sugilite]

too late :rockon:

what a sublime machine

tried the aprilia, it was nice, stable, balanced, good bike

tried the big blue brute....fookin MINT, got 100 yards down the road and thought "sod the aprilia, this is me"

dont even notice the extra weight, feels no heavier than the RF, beautifully smooth and sounds magnificent through micron 4 into 1 (with power commander, and I got the factory exhaust as well, bonus!)...and eeeendless ponies holy sheeeit

Well done Yod!
My Brother in law has that exact model and color :yes:

[chanceyy]

but but but.. no no. too fucking easy that one,.....................

thought that myself actually ... :niceone::killingme

[ynot slow]

Just back from Opunake, excellent day. Cheers Tony and Janine :yes: Had a fair bit of work done on my bike. Tyre, chain and sprockets, brake pads and general computerised investigations :yes: Got to say, it's scarey what a bit of forensic work can uncover!


Wot no tickets?Same back at you for enjoyable ride.Good to see you got home ok,was getting chilly at 6pm let alone 8pm or so,and ya lights are bloody good.

[cowboyz]

Just back from Opunake, excellent day. Cheers Tony and Janine :yes: Had a fair bit of work done on my bike. Tyre, chain and sprockets, brake pads and general computerised investigations :yes: Got to say, it's scarey what a bit of forensic work can uncover!

Massive congrats to Jonno and Lee - wow, very nice guys :2thumbsup

good job. so the daytona is mint now. Did the blue beast make it home or is that staying up there for a bit?

Off the bike for 1 day and missing it already!!!

[chanceyy]

ditto, where you heading and when?

Sent you Pm .. can always text when I reach Taupo & see where your at

[86GSXR]

The blue one is staying in the Naki for a couple of weeks till we can get up there and fetch it. There's a fair bit of work needed, full service, insurance assessment and both tyres replacing. Going for the Diablo Rossos, hearing good things but no real life feedback here yet as they're so new to the market.

Mine's going well and she'll be going back soon, you just can't get better service where it counts. Apart from the work I had done today she's had a wee 'tweak' with the tuneboy, great piece of equipment. I may go the whole nine yards yet and get it custom mapped which should get a substancial increase in HP. We'll see :yes:

You'll have to check out the pics, video, and computer data when it arrives, very cool!

Hmmmm, also thinking of getting the newer Gixxer back on the road, may need a new battery, but got er going the other night. Fancy a spin?

[Owl]

Congrats on the new bike yod. Nice in blue too!:niceone:

[Owl]

The blue one is staying in the Naki for a couple of weeks till we can get up there and fetch it. There's a fair bit of work needed, full service, insurance assessment and both tyres replacing. Going for the Diablo Rossos, hearing good things but no real life feedback here yet as they're so new to the market.

Mine's going well and she'll be going back soon, you just can't get better service where it counts. Apart from the work I had done today she's had a wee 'tweak' with the tuneboy, great piece of equipment. I may go the whole nine yards yet and get it custom mapped which should get a substancial increase in HP. We'll see :yes:

You'll have to check out the pics, video, and computer data when it arrives, very cool!

Hmmmm, also thinking of getting the newer Gixxer back on the road, may need a new battery, but got er going the other night. Fancy a spin?

I take it that Kerry's workshop is all go then? I'm looking forward to the day I get there and see what he can do with mine. The high hp tunes I've played with seem to devastate the mid-range and I found I was constantly in the 8000-10000rpm range.
I think my bike is slowly starting to mend. PT’s will do their bit and get it back to me for painting. That’s cool, as I’m pretty handy with a brush!:eek5:

[sinfull]

I take it that Kerry's workshop is all go then? I'm looking forward to the day I get there and see what he can do with mine. The high hp tunes I've played with seem to devastate the mid-range and I found I was constantly in the 8000-10000rpm range.
I think my bike is slowly starting to mend. PT’s will do their bit and get it back to me for painting. That’s cool, as I’m pretty handy with a brush!:eek5:

Hey ya Ferris, wondering if you did any scraping of yr side casing and if your painting or p/coating ? I've got a good gouge in my left case, i'm thinking of repairing ! Wondering whether to get it powder coated or just spray it !
Will leave only a scrape on the radiator shroud and scratches on the tank to fix up to get it back to mint ! Awww and new gauge cover lol

[slydesigns]

yay storm, he's my friend

poo to you, mr greenkwakakeeper

:lol:
Green looks better on a Honda anyway. Plus, if its on a Honda, it'll get the chance to see whats its like to be green AND at the front of a race of once.

hmmm.... maybe they should paint kawasakis grey...

[GSVR]

Anyone intersted in a ride to meet up with the YODs and their new example of two wheel perfection embodied in CBR flesh?

Either Taupo or somewhere closer like Turangi or Taihape?

After a play on something windy of course.

I may just head up as far as Vinegar Hill or a bit further. If they are meeting Meanie and Monie at Taupo at 2 they should be down there around 3.30 or 4.00 so can leave here this afternoon some time.

[GSVR]

Hmmmm, also thinking of getting the newer Gixxer back on the road, may need a new battery, but got er going the other night. Fancy a spin?

I know this was directed at Cowboyz but you may not be aware that the Kawasaki has mechanical issues at the moment (rear wheel bearing)

(EDIT) Just realised your probably offering Lance a ride on the Suzuki. He should take it up as the bikes about 10 years older than his the performance will be comparable.

Sly is hinting at a ride to meet Jonno as he comes down on his new ride.

(Edit) Slys leaving at 11.00am and going all the way to Taupo. Bit far for me.

[Owl]

Hey ya Ferris, wondering if you did any scraping of yr side casing and if your painting or p/coating ? I've got a good gouge in my left case, i'm thinking of repairing ! Wondering whether to get it powder coated or just spray it !
Will leave only a scrape on the radiator shroud and scratches on the tank to fix up to get it back to mint ! Awww and new gauge cover lol

Funny you should ask. I've done a deal with insurance to replace my alternator cover, should the painted surface fail. Mine now looks 110% (I think), but paint is not as resilient as powdercoating. I would recommend powdercoating the cover as opposed to painting. It's also cheaper!

[sinfull]

Funny you should ask. I've done a deal with insurance to replace my alternator cover, should the painted surface fail. Mine now looks 110% (I think), but paint is not as resilient as powdercoating. I would recommend powdercoating the cover as opposed to painting. It's also cheaper!

True ! Might be the way to go then, biggest concern is that it comes back looking a completely different colour lol
Had a metal polisher suggest giving it to him and he'd polish it back to alloy lol mmm nah my bling is black !!

[slydesigns]

Me and Lis are heading up to taupo at 11am. Shes just bought a replacement muffler and headers for her new CBR400RR so we are going up to pay the them and throw them in the YODs Subaru. You can txt us on 0272240603

[Owl]

True ! Might be the way to go then, biggest concern is that it comes back looking a completely different colour lol
Had a metal polisher suggest giving it to him and he'd polish it back to alloy lol mmm nah my bling is black !!

I wouldn't worry too much about colour for the alternator cover though I hear what you're saying. I just dropped mine back at PT's without even checking it to the engine, so fingers crossed. Different if it was the highly visible clutch cover!
As for the metal polish:eek5:, your bike would resemble the Terminator with skin missing!

[NZsarge]

As for the metal polish:eek5:, your bike would resemble the Terminator with skin missing!

Hmmm.................

[86GSXR]

I take it that Kerry's workshop is all go then? I'm looking forward to the day I get there and see what he can do with mine. The high hp tunes I've played with seem to devastate the mid-range and I found I was constantly in the 8000-10000rpm range.
I think my bike is slowly starting to mend. PT’s will do their bit and get it back to me for painting. That’s cool, as I’m pretty handy with a brush!:eek5:

The workshop is still in progress, will take awhile by the looks of it. He's still open for business tho having given up on trying to sort it out with no distractions, you know what it's like :yes:

He'll be able to sort your bike NO problems. The tuneboy can custom map every parameter and tweak around inside that with incredible flexibility. It's beauty lies in that it doesn't just rely on a 'standard' map for a 'standard' bike and pipe, but can allow for all the variables.


I know this was directed at Cowboyz but you may not be aware that the Kawasaki has mechanical issues at the moment (rear wheel bearing)

Sly is hinting at a ride to meet Jonno as he comes down on his new ride.

Yep, I know about Cowboyz bearings. He's going to use the Gixxer until he's sorted them. Only thing is the gixxer's battery is f_ _ ked so we'll try and use the 9's in the meantime.

May be up for a trip to catch Yod, you doing V Hill later? :scooter:

[NZsarge]

Yep, I know about Cowboyz bearings. He's going to use the Gixxer until he's sorted them.


:blink: Bring a camera. :jerry:

[GSVR]

Yep, I know about Cowboyz bearings. He's going to use the Gixxer until he's sorted them. Only thing is the gixxer's battery is f_ _ ked so we'll try and use the 9's in the meantime.

May be up for a trip to catch Yod, you doing V Hill later? :scooter:

Realised thats what you meant after I wrote that... Can't help with the battery as I only have the one in the bike.

I was going to head out that way around 1pm. Will be heaps early but will give plenty of time to ride and then sit and talk shit at the Ohingaiti pub or somewhere while waiting for the YOD entourage.

Say Ashhurst at 1pm meeting point?

[NZsarge]

Yes, I might be into that, will have a shower and see how I feel then.

[Owl]

He'll be able to sort your bike NO problems. The tuneboy can custom map every parameter and tweak around inside that with incredible flexibility. It's beauty lies in that it doesn't just rely on a 'standard' map for a 'standard' bike and pipe, but can allow for all the variables.

Yeah, my experience is limited to copying & pasting complete fuel tables to make a tune. I wouldn’t dare tweak any settings inside it though! Roll on 20,000km service.:2thumbsup

[slydesigns]

Someone swing by our place in Fielding tonight as we pick up the YODs and I'll pass on a battery I have here spare.

[sugilite]

But who wants puke green bikes ? :bleh:
Crazed greenkeepers who have forgotten about other colours?
I think its time you faced the fact that the rainbow has six other colours in it.


Here in New Zealand, we truly live in Gods zone. Everything is GREEN. Thats why Kawasakis are God's best work. It's media rubbish that he rides a harley, I mean how many black landscapes have you seen with highway foot pegs? Harleys were just early attempts at evolution, witness sissy bars and APE hangers! :oi-grr:

As you other marque riders have incarnated in Gods zone, you are going against the very fabric of NZ and god's culture by riding anything other than a Kawasaki, it is pure blasphemy and may the clipped toenails of 1000 honda engineers populate the underwear of the non believers!!!:devil2:

Now, go and buy a kawasaki right away, bury the brands of the infidels in thy backyard, as on selling them is a disservice to humanity! REPENT, REPENT, REPENT!
This msg was brought to you by the level headed two eyed Kawasaki brethren, please leave a donation at the door for gas, god needs more gas to keep his best creations wheels turning :innocent:

[NZsarge]

Here in New Zealand, we truly live in Gods zone. Everything is GREEN. Thats why Kawasakis are God's best work. It's media rubbish that he rides a harley, I mean how many black landscapes have you seen with highway foot pegs? Harleys were just early attempts at evolution, witness sissy bars and APE hangers! :oi-grr:

As you other marque riders have incarnated in Gods zone, you are going against the very fabric of NZ and god's culture by riding anything other than a Kawasaki, it is pure blasphemy and may the clipped toenails of 1000 honda engineers populate the underwear of the non believers!!!:devil2:

Now, go and buy a kawasaki right away, bury the brands of the infidels in thy backyard, as on selling them is a disservice to humanity! REPENT, REPENT, REPENT!
This msg was brought to you by the level headed two eyed Kawasaki brethren, please leave a donation at the door for gas, god needs more gas to keep his best creations wheels turning :innocent:

I don't think a ZX14 or a Concours would look right in green....
So i'll stick with my Yamaha...:D

[sugilite]

I don't think a ZX14 or a Concours would look right in green....
So i'll stick with my Yamaha...:D

Can you hear that demented clicking sound to the east, thats the honda engineers using their nail clippers. As the toenails are genuine honda parts and thus are on a 2 month back order waiting list, you still have time to go GREEN...don't delay, save yourself! :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Realised thats what you meant after I wrote that... Can't help with the battery as I only have the one in the bike.

I was going to head out that way around 1pm. Will be heaps early but will give plenty of time to ride and then sit and talk shit at the Ohingaiti pub or somewhere while waiting for the YOD entourage.

Say Ashhurst at 1pm meeting point?


Yes, I might be into that, will have a shower and see how I feel then.

Me too. If we get the Gixxer sorted in time which may mean there will be a Gixxer ridden Cowboyz along. May convert him I'd say :laugh:


Yeah, my experience is limited to copying & pasting complete fuel tables to make a tune. I wouldn’t dare tweak any settings inside it though! Roll on 20,000km service.:2thumbsup

The beauty of this is that it can be done basically with a mouse click and drag!


Someone swing by our place in Fielding tonight as we pick up the YODs and I'll pass on a battery I have here spare.

Cheers Simon, we may have it sorted by then but that's a bloddy good option, thank you :niceone:


Here in New Zealand, we truly live in Gods zone. Everything is GREEN. Thats why Kawasakis are God's best work. It's media rubbish that he rides a harley, I mean how many black landscapes have you seen with highway foot pegs? Harleys were just early attempts at evolution, witness sissy bars and APE hangers! :oi-grr:

As you other marque riders have incarnated in Gods zone, you are going against the very fabric of NZ and god's culture by riding anything other than a Kawasaki, it is pure blasphemy and may the clipped toenails of 1000 honda engineers populate the underwear of the non believers!!!:devil2:

Now, go and buy a kawasaki right away, bury the brands of the infidels in thy backyard, as on selling them is a disservice to humanity! REPENT, REPENT, REPENT!
This msg was brought to you by the level headed two eyed Kawasaki brethren, please leave a donation at the door for gas, god needs more gas to keep his best creations wheels turning :innocent:

We will have a Gixxer with a Kawasaki battery in it, does that count? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[sugilite]

The workshop is still in progress, will take awhile by the looks of it. He's still open for business tho having given up on trying to sort it out with no distractions, you know what it's like :yes:

He'll be able to sort your bike NO problems. The tuneboy can custom map every parameter and tweak around inside that with incredible flexibility. It's beauty lies in that it doesn't just rely on a 'standard' map for a 'standard' bike and pipe, but can allow for all the variables.


Sounds like you had a great day 86 :yes: Just wondering why you are going so far for the service???

[NZsarge]

Sounds like you had a great day 86 :yes: Just wondering why you are going so far for the service???

Dont open that can of worms!

[Owl]

When I was younger, I used to often think of Kawasaki when I woke up in a puddle of regurgitated Midori. Oh God, what have I done comes to mind, but I don’t recall ever saying “That’s Gods best work”.:lol:

[NZsarge]

Say Ashhurst at 1pm meeting point?

I may be a jot late but not too far away.

[sugilite]

me too! :-)

[GSVR]

I may be a jot late but not too far away.


me too! :-)


Cool see you there. Will give me time to find out how Cowboyz and Al are getting along.

[manwithav8]

Just back from Opunake, excellent day. Cheers Tony and Janine :yes: Had a fair bit of work done on my bike. Tyre, chain and sprockets, brake pads and general computerised investigations :yes: Got to say, it's scarey what a bit of forensic work can uncover!

Massive congrats to Jonno and Lee - wow, very nice guys :2thumbsup

yeeahhhhaaa thanks AL.... Just a little short on noise now but made of for it in horses lol

[GSVR]

Great ride today good turn out. Plenty of stops in typical Ashhurst ride fashion. Sly and his misses are still on the road but must be nearing home by now. YODs new bike only made it as far as Taupo today I feel sorry for him as the welcoming party was impressive.

[manwithav8]

Great ride today good turn out. Plenty of stops in typical Ashhurst ride fashion. Sly and his misses are still on the road but must be nearing home by now. YODs new bike only made it as far as Taupo today I feel sorry for him as the welcoming party was impressive.

whats going on there Gary???

[cowboyz]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1568602#post1568602

it is a bit long so dont bother clicking on that link gsvr!

[banditrider]

Great ride today good turn out. Plenty of stops in typical Ashhurst ride fashion. Sly and his misses are still on the road but must be nearing home by now. YODs new bike only made it as far as Taupo today I feel sorry for him as the welcoming party was impressive.

Yeah not a bad pootle considering I was only heading off to do the saddle and the track...

Cheers for the ride guys.

[cowboyz]

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

[banditrider]

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

Ahhh, there's the answer to the question I just put on the other thread! Suspected as much...

[86GSXR]

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

Oh yes, I should have mentioned that 160 km is good, but only if you keep her in top gear and don't go very fast lol.

Excellent day out, really enjoyed it. The Gixxer suits you, thanks for giving her a good run :yes:

[manwithav8]

Oh yes, I should have mentioned that 160 km is good, but only if you keep her in top gear and don't go very fast lol.

Excellent day out, really enjoyed it. The Gixxer suits you, thanks for giving her a good run :yes:

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

[cowboyz]

yeah. You did say it didnt go far on a tank. And a huge huge thanks for letting me borrow it. It was awesome being able to ride on a sunny afternoon.

[cowboyz]

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

[manwithav8]

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

PRimo, at least you got to get out in the sun on two wheels... New bike in the shed and I was painting all weekend damn it ...

[banditrider]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/180508Ohingaiti

[86GSXR]

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too :yes:


yeah. You did say it didnt go far on a tank. And a huge huge thanks for letting me borrow it. It was awesome being able to ride on a sunny afternoon.

I am surprised that you ran out after 137. That's low even for the Gixxer. Still, a few bursts around Apiti way and it doesn't take long. Come to think it, it wasn't a particulary slow ride either was it? That explains it :yes:

[86GSXR]

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

Those models are RENOWNED for headshakes. They do require balls (or dampners) at high speed :rockon:

[cowboyz]

bring on the pics. I didnt take my camera out today. slack!

[cowboyz]

Those models are RENOWNED for headshakes. They do require balls (or dampners) at high speed :rockon:

WTF did you lend it to ME for then?

[ynot slow]

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too :yes:



I am surprised that you ran out after 137. That's low even for the Gixxer. Still, a few bursts around Apiti way and it doesn't take long. Come to think it, it wasn't a particulary slow ride either was it? That explains it :yes:

Be very carefull which pics you put up (not the shed ones):shutup:.
Makes my 165km/$20 seem ok yesterday all beit 2 up and going quick sort of,and up hill.

[manwithav8]

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too :yes:



I am surprised that you ran out after 137. That's low even for the Gixxer. Still, a few bursts around Apiti way and it doesn't take long. Come to think it, it wasn't a particulary slow ride either was it? That explains it :yes:

Yeah that 9 seems to keep going.......

[slydesigns]

Home, and watching {and recording if anyone needs it} the GP. Ridden over 1000ks this weekend.

[86GSXR]

bring on the pics. I didnt take my camera out today. slack!


Be very carefull which pics you put up (not the shed ones):shutup:.
Makes my 165km/$20 seem ok yesterday all beit 2 up and going quick sort of,and up hill.

Actually didn't get that many :shit: But here's a couple!


Yeah that 9 seems to keep going.......

It does eh <_<

[slydesigns]

I'll post up my trip pics from the last 2 days tomorrow.

[NZsarge]

Great ride today good turn out. Plenty of stops in typical Ashhurst ride fashion. Sly and his misses are still on the road but must be nearing home by now. YODs new bike only made it as far as Taupo today I feel sorry for him as the welcoming party was impressive.
Was a bit of a shame we did'nt see the new metal but gave us a good excuse to get out for a scoot....(like we ever need one...)

Yeah not a bad pootle considering I was only heading off to do the saddle and the track...

Cheers for the ride guys.
Good to see ya there, good to see the bikes all go again too.

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.
Was good to see the gixxer on an outing.

PRimo, at least you got to get out in the sun on two wheels... New bike in the shed and I was painting all weekend damn it ...
Step away from the paint brush and onto a motorcycle....Congrats on the RF by the way.:niceone:

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/180508Ohingaiti
Cheers.

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too :yes:

Yeah, in another 100,000km he may be ready for the step up to.....YAMAHA :laugh::niceone:

[NZsarge]

Actually didn't get that many :shit: But here's a couple!

Bugger, thumbnails not working.

I would of said good bye to you and Sarah last night but I thought you were coming by Cowboyz's place.

[sugilite]

That was a awesome ride despite losing the tank bag and getting a flattie!
A HUGE thanks to Al for providing the rubber grommit to fix the flat and Gary for sussing out the compressed air. Cheers guys :niceone:

Also a HUGE thanks to Sarah for kindly lending me the very surprising Skippy! I did not really know what to expect, but was very suprised at how capable the bike is! It has shall we say, relaxing acceleration, but once at the desired speed, she just makes it sooooo easy to stay there. I did not grind it once and I loved taking in the scenery. So Thank You Sarah very much :cool:

I think I put the tank bag on the back seat when I checked the gas and it fell off as I took off down the road :o and as some of you maybe wondering, no, I never look down when I'm riding, I barely even look at the clocks - mainly the temp guage now I think about it :lol:

Thanks for the warm up coffee and fire Cowboyz, was much appreciated!
(When I heard you say the Suzuki was unstoppable, you meant the brakes were crap eh?)

Thanks also to Sandra for being the support vehicle :banana:

And a big thanks to Sarge for baby sitting me back to DVRK. :doctor:

I got the kids a pineapple fritter on top of their usual order and most importantly, remembered to buy tomato sauce, so all was good on my return home from another action packed Manawatu ride! :jerry:

Awesome ride, Awesome group, Cheers guys! :yes:

[chanceyy]

That was a awesome ride despite losing the tank bag and getting a flattie!
A HUGE thanks to Al for providing the rubber grommit to fix the flat and Gary for sussing out the compressed air. Cheers guys :niceone:

Also a HUGE thanks to Sarah for kindly lending me the very surprising Skippy! I did not really know what to expect, but was very suprised at how capable the bike is! It has shall we say, relaxing acceleration, but once at the desired speed, she just makes it sooooo easy to stay there. I did not grind it once and I loved taking in the scenery. So Thank You Sarah very much :cool:

I think I put the tank bag on the back seat when I checked the gas and it fell off as I took off down the road :o and as some of you maybe wondering, no, I never look down when I'm riding, I barely even look at the clocks - mainly the temp guage now I think about it :lol:

Thanks for the warm up coffee and fire Cowboyz, was much appreciated!
(When I heard you say the Suzuki was unstoppable, you meant the brakes were crap eh?)

Thanks also to Sandra for being the support vehicle :banana:

And a big thanks to Sarge for baby sitting me back to DVRK. :doctor:

I got the kids a pineapple fritter on top of their usual order and most importantly, remembered to buy tomato sauce, so all was good on my return home from another action packed Manawatu ride! :jerry:

Awesome ride, Awesome group, Cheers guys! :yes:


Good timing huh :whistle: ... now if i had not been waiting for over an hour in taupo so i could sneak a peek at Yods new yummy toy, I prob would not have run into the rest of the crew ..

anytime Sugi :hug:

[yod]

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

[NZsarge]

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

Nice mate, real nice. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Yeah, in another 100,000km he may be ready for the step up to.....YAMAHA :laugh::niceone:
is that cause after another 100,000km I will be old and ready for a bike to retire on? It is true old people ride yamahas?

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

Nice. The hunt for the blackbird ride didnt really work but good to see you got it home.

[NZsarge]

is that cause after another 100,000km I will be old and ready for a bike to retire on? It is true old people ride yamahas?

Pipe down sonny.

[NZsarge]

Stopped off at all the usual spots I see.:laugh:

[blacksheep]

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

nice one,:banana:you had the best weather for it too:cool:,nice helmet btw:rolleyes:

[slydesigns]

The hunt for the blackbird ride didnt really work but good to see you got it home.

:blink:WTF?? The hardcore dedicated found the blackbird... :cold:you old folk were herded back into the retirement home before your joints locked up from the cold, while the proud and the few battled on through the darkness and black ice.:2guns:

AND DAMNNNNN IT WAS COLD!

[yod]

Nice. The hunt for the blackbird ride didnt really work but good to see you got it home.
yeah, shame we couldnt make it far enough to meet the party but i was absolutely farkified by the time we hit taupo


Stopped off at all the usual spots I see.:laugh:
yeah mate, another glorious day on the plateau - just had to stop for a photo!

nice one,:banana:you had the best weather for it too:cool:,nice helmet btw:rolleyes:
was primo today

all the bst people wear agv :lol


:blink:WTF?? The hardcore dedicated found the blackbird... :cold:you old folk were herded back into the retirement home before your joints locked up from the cold, while the proud and the few battled on through the darkness and black ice.:2guns:

AND DAMNNNNN IT WAS COLD!

i bet!! :cold::cold: got that exhaust for ya, bloody good deal for $15!!

[chanceyy]

:blink:WTF?? The hardcore dedicated found the blackbird... :cold:you old folk were herded back into the retirement home before your joints locked up from the cold, while the proud and the few battled on through the darkness and black ice.:2guns:

AND DAMNNNNN IT WAS COLD!

hmm & you guys went sailing right past me while I was waiting :lol:



Pipe down sonny.

feeling old there Sarge :clap:


a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

blardy minta looking bike there Yod .. congrats ... (not sure if I said that yesterday or not) .. now to get all the new bikes together on a ride huh :dodge:

[banditrider]

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

Nice - enjoy the Bluebird!

[manwithav8]

a few pics from 'Yod and the Big Blue Brute Ride'

Well that two tone saphire bike really does look good....Sounds good too...

Yay for new bikes lol

[yod]

blardy minta looking bike there Yod .. congrats ... (not sure if I said that yesterday or not) .. now to get all the new bikes together on a ride huh :dodge:
cheers mate, will have to get it sorted at some stage - haven't seen the big black bandit yet!

Nice - enjoy the Bluebird!
thanks mate, Meanie was trying to convince himself the 'bird was as fat as the concours.....hmmmmmm

Well that two tone saphire bike really does look good....Sounds good too...

Yay for new bikes lol
i concur....new bikes rock
that RF is sick! it's gotta be the tidiest one in the country!

[manwithav8]

cheers mate, will have to get it sorted at some stage - haven't seen the big black bandit yet!

thanks mate, Meanie was trying to convince himself the 'bird was as fat as the concours.....hmmmmmm

i concur....new bikes rock
that RF is sick! it's gotta be the tidiest one in the country!

Don't know about that but it sure is tidy enough for me...

Good to see you back on two wheels though.....

[banditrider]

thanks mate, Meanie was trying to convince himself the 'bird was as fat as the concours.....hmmmmmm

Will be when ya gear it up for touring: 2 x E41's on the sides and a v52 on top, back rest for the missus, big screen...

[chanceyy]

cheers mate, will have to get it sorted at some stage - haven't seen the big black bandit yet!


Absolutely we will .. actually BB is still in Palmy at the mo .. & boy ohhh boy I am getting damn itchy feet to get on her for a blat again ..

soooooooooooo dunna be surprised if i call in for coffee one nite soon :lol: :whistle:

[yod]

Will be when ya gear it up for touring: 2 x E41's on the sides and a v52 on top, back rest for the missus, big screen...

nah...no need to get carried away

already got soft givi panniers and the ventura pack (and a little tank bag)

hmmmm.....big screen....

[ynot slow]

Nice beasties both guys,and good that the weather gods' played ball over weekend.Enjoy the fine days to get the feel of the bikes.

[Meanie]

Will be when ya gear it up for touring: 2 x E41's on the sides and a v52 on top, back rest for the missus, big screen...

I tried to tell him :laugh:

[86GSXR]

That was a awesome ride despite losing the tank bag and getting a flattie!
A HUGE thanks to Al for providing the rubber grommit to fix the flat and Gary for sussing out the compressed air. Cheers guys :niceone:

Anytime Anthony, it was indeed a supurb ride :yes: It was actually Sarge's rubber plug that saved yr tyre, seems there were two identical kits appeared at the right time and place :sweatdrop

Just finished battery and bike swapping and checked out the Yodmobile, whoa, extremely nice example. Low kms and lot's of enhancements. Can't wait to see it in motion. That goes for the new RF as well :niceone:

[slydesigns]

I tried to tell him :laugh:

he did too... but Yod politely pointed out that our group has no need for a second KC135 refueling tanker, Meanies was more than enough to service our fleet.

[cowboyz]

Anytime Anthony, it was indeed a supurb ride :yes: It was actually Sarge's rubber plug that saved yr tyre, seems there were two identical kits appeared at the right time and place :sweatdrop

Just finished battery and bike swapping and checked out the Yodmobile, whoa, extremely nice example. Low kms and lot's of enhancements. Can't wait to see it in motion. That goes for the new RF as well :niceone:

yep yep and yep.

nice bike alright. keen to see it moving.

really nice to have mine back up and running. Been 2 days!!! Withdrawls!!

[NZsarge]

Anytime Anthony, it was indeed a supurb ride :yes: It was actually Sarge's rubber plug that saved yr tyre, seems there were two identical kits appeared at the right time and place :sweatdrop
Umm, technically it was Meanie's rubber plug that saved the day as I have yet to pay him for it :doh:
Just finished battery and bike swapping and checked out the Yodmobile, whoa, extremely nice example. Low kms and lot's of enhancements. Can't wait to see it in motion. That goes for the new RF as well :niceone:
Indeed, good enough reason for another ride this weekend I reckon. :chase:
Be an opportunity to get some moving pics so Yod can change his sig pic. :niceone:

[HornetBoy]

Indeed, good enough reason for another ride this weekend I reckon. :chase:
Be an opportunity to get some moving pics so Yod can change his sig pic. :niceone:

Should put one up of ya FZ1 mate ,always impressive to see one on its back wheel :cool:

[chanceyy]

Indeed, good enough reason for another ride this weekend I reckon. :chase:



hmm riding to Taupo on sat & back late sunday aft ... :whistle: ..

Having serious withdrawls at not riding last weekend .. soooooooooooooo it has to be done I reckon .... :yes:

[GSVR]

The Hawkes Bay, Napier - Taupo, then back down the west side would be a good loop. Like reverse of the one ages ago when MSTRS met us on the other side.

Could stop in at the track (Taupo) and watch a couple of races.

Weather looks like it may be clear by Saturday if not then Sunday.

[chanceyy]

The Hawkes Bay, Napier - Taupo, then back down the west side would be a good loop. Like reverse of the one ages ago when MSTRS met us on the other side.

Could stop in at the track (Taupo) and watch a couple of races.

Weather looks like it may be clear by Saturday if not then Sunday.

& then keep me company riding home :whistle: doing the solo thing this weekend ..:niceone:

[GSVR]

& then keep me company riding home :whistle: doing the solo thing this weekend ..:niceone:

Could be the Sunday go and collect CYY ride. Or could just ride to Mangaweka and wait.

What time are you planning on riding up Saturday?

[chanceyy]

Could be the Sunday go and collect CYY ride. Or could just ride to Mangaweka and wait.

What time are you planning on riding up Saturday?

depending on weather prob late morn or early aft at latest

[sinfull]

Well , i just got home from turners auctions after missing out on another triple SIGH !
Was thinkin either a donor bike for parts or a track hack !
Write off ! And i mean right off, hate to see the poor bugger after he hit whatever he hit on it ! Front end was gone (apart from the guages i need and lights) Wheel had disintegrated with only the calipers salvagable ! Smashed barrel where the frame mounts ! Would have been the hell mission to revinn !
Will have to keep watching !

[ratusratus]

went for a ride Sunday and over the rimatukas Me old mate BC(buttercup)
got a ticket for having his WOF over his plate by not much tho
bloody dollars instant!!!
Hes got a yellow sprint (buttercup) :spanking:

[Owl]

went for a ride Sunday and over the rimatukas Me old mate BC(buttercup)
got a ticket for having his WOF over his plate by not much tho
bloody dollars instant!!!
Hes got a yellow sprint (buttercup) :spanking:

Yeah, I heard about that at Rex's on Sunday. It'd give ya the shits!

[sinfull]

Yeah, I heard about that at Rex's on Sunday. It'd give ya the shits!

Dont matter where ya have it really, if they wanna ticket ya they will (wondering how i'd get on with both warrant and reg up under the back guard)

[yod]

Dont matter where ya have it really, if they wanna ticket ya they will (wondering how i'd get on with both warrant and reg up under the back guard)

sarahtvet's daytona has both under the guard (covered in road muck), put there by previous owner I suspect....

i wouldn't be surprised if they'd bust you for it tho - pretty sure the wording is something like 'failing to display correctly' - so it's not really an issue of whether it's valid or not, just whether it can be seen, etc

[sinfull]

sarahtvet's daytona has both under the guard (covered in road muck), put there by previous owner I suspect....

i wouldn't be surprised if they'd bust you for it tho - pretty sure the wording is something like 'failing to display correctly' - so it's not really an issue of whether it's valid or not, just whether it can be seen, etc

Well since removing the ugly stock fender it left two perfectly placed bolts unused !
If you crouch and bend your head just so, you can read them lol after wiping the grime off !
Sure i'd cop a no indicator or num plate light before that though lol (must chase my mate up on that fender eliminator, i drew up for him to make for me)

[sarahtvet]

sarahtvet's daytona has both under the guard (covered in road muck), put there by previous owner I suspect....


Ssssh the previous owner used to wash the blue beast after every ride and I never told him we lived up a gravel road :innocent:

Do you really think we could be done for failure to display? Best get a cool display case like skipy has then :sunny:

Lurv :love: the bike (nearly as gorgeous as mine scratches add character they say, can't wait to get out on a ride. Shame I am working this weekend. How about next saturday to go pick up Daytona (fingers crossed)?

Manwith RF popped in today (gorgeous looking machine) Slightly dodgy tank cover but that is my mind apparently :devil2: He is going to try and come along and bring Kaz. Nice roads and if we leave early it won't be too cold.

Best sweet talk 86 into a lift again. Nice roads and a triumph master at the end, hopefully won't be too difficult.

[yod]

Do you really think we could be done for failure to display?
yeah it wouldnt surprise me, probably depends on how much of a pedantic tosser the warden is :laugh:


Lurv :love: the bike (nearly as gorgeous as mine scratches add character they say, can't wait to get out on a ride. Shame I am working this weekend. How about next saturday to go pick up Daytona (fingers crossed)?

yup, sounds like a plan - mrs yod will be climbing the walls for a pillion by then!


Manwith RF popped in today (gorgeous looking machine) Slightly dodgy tank cover but that is my mind apparently :devil2: He is going to try and come along and bring Kaz. Nice roads and if we leave early it won't be too cold.

tidy beast innit!? i always knew he was into bondage

[sarahtvet]

That was a awesome ride despite losing the tank bag and getting a flattie! ....home from another action packed Manawatu ride
What do you expect never boring that's for sure!!!


the very surprising Skippy! I did not really know what to expect, but was very suprised at how capable the bike is! It has shall we say, relaxing acceleration, but once at the desired speed, she just makes it sooooo easy to stay there. I did not grind it once and I loved taking in the scenery. So Thank You Sarah very much :cool:

Anytime:ride: Yep, tight overtaking actions not recommended but she is fun and it is nice to see that you and Cowboyz know how to treat a Honda with love and respect :yes: well at least when I could see you :lol:

I got to ride the kwaka too so double fun, I know it can fly but enjoyed cruising it round the bends, especially as they were covered in cows last weekend.
miss the blue beast already but enjoying the pootleing and had great fun doing oil change under Cowboyz watchful eye:yes: He restrained himself from using a hammer on Skipy this time. Thanks for the help again mate:2thumbsup:

Great ride and company, not as fast as the girlies though, even with time off for tank bag and flattie :shutup:

[sarahtvet]

tidy beast innit!? i always knew he was into bondage

warned him that he may find some fur on it if he leaves it unattended :lol:

[cowboyz]

He restrained himself from using a hammer on Skipy this time. Thanks for the help again mate:2thumbsup:

:[/COLOR]


no problem. You dont know what I got up to while you were off making coffee though.............

[Owl]

Dont matter where ya have it really, if they wanna ticket ya they will (wondering how i'd get on with both warrant and reg up under the back guard)

Well for what it's worth, I've got my reg and wof stuck inside my eliminator, so you have to bend down to see it. I keep it clean so it's visible and I've also been stopped at a checkpoint for a reg-wof check. I pointed to where the cop could find it, but he couldn't be bothered. He said "I'll take your word for it, bye".
The law says it has to be as close to the licence plate as possible and clearly visible. Mine is if you're lying on your back!

[sinfull]

Right you lot best ya watch out now !!!!! I been here long enough and check out the number of posts !!! Hehe just call me a senior citizen !

[manwithav8]

yeah it wouldnt surprise me, probably depends on how much of a pedantic tosser the warden is :laugh:

yup, sounds like a plan - mrs yod will be climbing the walls for a pillion by then!

tidy beast innit!? i always knew he was into bondage

hey steady on mate...... Heard a little secret that involves you and your wifes undies.... Don't make me spill the beans to the public!!!!