Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Meanie]

Awesome. I got the same racks. Especially the handhold as the poor old passenger needs something to hold of to. Makes it easy for those long weekends.

pasenger = dead weight :dodge: dont tell my misses i said that :rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

Well it looks like no one is interested in joining me on a ride up through to the bay,nevermind. It's a pity though coz it's a pearler of a day over here. If anyone has a change of heart I will be leaving Dannevirke BP at 10ish o'clock, come have some fun:chase:

[cowboyz]

I would but I too busy. I have to get some golfing in. Have fun. weather looks like its going to play ball. Springtime now.

[chanceyy]

Well it looks like no one is interested in joining me on a ride up through to the bay,nevermind. It's a pity though coz it's a pearler of a day over here. If anyone has a change of heart I will be leaving Dannevirke BP at 10ish o'clock, come have some fun:chase:

sorry Sarge .. 86 & I have a hot date in your area today ... :shutup: just playing though ...... :wacko::crazy:

[NZsarge]

sorry Sarge .. 86 & I have a hot date in your area today ... :shutup: just playing though ...... :wacko::crazy:

Yeah, I gathered that from conversations last weekend, if it's any good tomorrow I might venture out then too.:niceone:

[Meanie]

Well it looks like no one is interested in joining me on a ride up through to the bay,nevermind. It's a pity though coz it's a pearler of a day over here. If anyone has a change of heart I will be leaving Dannevirke BP at 10ish o'clock, come have some fun:chase:

Sorry sarge one of my kids had his last game of rugby this morning so i had to go and next saturday hes in the sevens team so thats gonna be out for me too

[yod]

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is :laugh:

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too :lol: will get some pics for ya

[chanceyy]

Well today was the day ... lesson with a master rider & work dinner ...

Several months ago Sugi kindly offered me a lesson on his holistic views on cornering, & a "date" was finally booked .. I have always enjoyed watching Sugi race/ride & love the effortlessness, smoothness & the lines he takes, to be as good is something I aspire too :love:

So a plan was hatched .. :devil2:

turned up at 86's this morning typically in the shower again .. :eek: & after a few delays (phil turnbills was also on the agenda) & getting organised - a quick phone call to sugi to say we are on our way but umm gonna be a few hours later than we planned :oi-grr:

quite strong winds but a good comfy pace was set .. bout 10ks south of Dannivegas Betsy was sounding umm very loud hmm stopped for a quick check (thought she had hole in muffler) off we set & checked at petrol station, no hole but exhaust was very loose .. tightened the bolts by hand & figured Sugi would have some tools .. off we pootle ..

Well Sugi sure heard Betsy coming before he seen us or heard the daytona (Betsy decided she wasn't getting anywhere stripping so she would be heard today ) well after socket set had been put to work (thanks Anthony) she was back to her quieter self .. thank gawd cause I was getting a damn headache :Oi:

then it was off for the lesson ... awesome ... still digesting the information .. :yes:

ahh then the icing on the cake .. off to ride some back roads ending up in ormondville & back to dannivegas .. what sweet sweet sweet roads .. tons of twisties & plenty of time for me to digest some of the riding I had already done & info Sugi passed on .. ohh not to mention spectacular scenery !!!!!

then quick blat back out to Sugi's for coffee (where 86 generously handed the keys of the daytona to Sugi .. hey cowboyz 86 was then riding green :shutup: )... quick drink & back out on the bikes since time was short it was a steady pace back to palmy .. arrived 6.15pm - into shower & back out to my work do by 6.35pm (that would have to be a record)

work dinner attended, great food, plenty of laughs & quite a few margarita slushies later x6 now its time to mellow out & discuss the day ..


Thank you so much Sugi for the lesson, WOW, I definately have some stuff to work on & started on the ride & way home .. til the next one :niceone:


thanks to 86 for the company, & the bed for the nite ... its been an awesome day .. :yes:

Still Buzzing & the highlight .. well hands down going for a ride on the back of sugi's bike .. anyone who has had the priveledge will know what I am talking about .. only one word covers it ... SUBLIME..... :rockon:

[chanceyy]

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is :laugh:

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too :lol: will get some pics for ya

have a great time there guys .. take care on them snow things .. & :nono: we will not behave ..

[cowboyz]

sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

[chanceyy]

sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

hmm yup & since Betsy Exhaust was fixed you would not have heard her just behind the daytona .. :lol:

it was totally fun .. & an awesome experience as well ... :whistle:

hmm nice roads contain no gravel :killingme

[NZsarge]

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is :laugh:

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too :lol: will get some pics for ya

Have a good holiday.......DON'T break a leg.

[86GSXR]

Dammit...I was counting on selling you my Givi saddle bags...bummer.:)

Sorry about that Chief lol.


Nice al. I have a pack in my shed surpluss to requirements cause now i got panniers Ill check with Mouse cause i sorta said he could have it but he already got one, if he dont want it its yours

Thank you James, that's great! See how Mouse is. I have an old one stashed in a garage in Turangi if he needs it :niceone:


Awesome. I got the same racks. Especially the handhold as the poor old passenger needs something to hold of to. Makes it easy for those long weekends.

I'm looking forward to trying it out! Only prob is one of the mounting brackets is a bit tight in the frame, but I'll sort that soon.


well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is :laugh:

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too :lol: will get some pics for ya

You all have a good time down there. Who needs work eh :rockon:


sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

Yep, had a good day out alright. Anthony's an excellent teacher and he passed on some great tips. Was good to catch up with him again and some of his backyard roads are just AMAZING. We'll have to get out there on one of our rides soon :yes:

[NZsarge]

Well I had a freakin awesome day yesterday, Set out from Vegas shot out through Wimbildon, Porongahau, Wiapuk, Wiapawa, Pataugata, Elsthorpe, behind Te Mata peak over Cragy range through to Te Awanga, and had coffee with a mate there. Then into Hastings for a coffee there and on home down the main drag coz it was late. The roads were sensational once I got to Wimby and I can't believe how little traffic there was on the backroads. A great day on great roads with great weather.

[86GSXR]

:niceone: The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too :yes:

[NZsarge]

:niceone: The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too :yes:
Yeah, I could have added a lot more to it but a spent to much time a my mates places in Hastings and Te Awanga. Nevermind i'll do them next time coz i'm gonna do that ride again!:niceone:

[chanceyy]

:niceone: The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too :yes:

over a cuppa a plan is being hatched :devil2: .. a ride will be on the cards in next few weeks taking in some of those back roads traversed yesterday ... tons of twisties .. fantastic scenery - rider heaven for sure

:yes: so watch this space .....

[sugilite]

ahh then the icing on the cake .. off to ride some back roads ending up in ormondville & back to dannivegas .. what sweet sweet sweet roads .. tons of twisties & plenty of time for me to digest some of the riding I had already done & info Sugi passed on .. ohh not to mention spectacular scenery !!!!!


Yep, those roads rock! One of my big faves is that section we did twice near my place, Nirvana! Hmmmmm, I have a few ideas how we could make a section like that perfect...would need a min of a 4 rider pose in order to making it work, 6 riders would be ideal! :devil2:




Yep, had a good day out alright. Anthony's an excellent teacher and he passed on some great tips. Was good to catch up with him again and some of his backyard roads are just AMAZING. We'll have to get out there on one of our rides soon :yes:

There are still a few roads I need to explore around here and I'm a local :lol:
I'm keen to look at a map and start exploring, you keen? Daylight saving will start soon.:yes:
Maybe we could set up a designated riding night like those other smartsie riding groups do? :lol:
Wednesdays Wild Country Adventures anyone?( wild describes territory, not ride styles folks)

[chanceyy]

Yep, those roads rock! One of my big faves is that section we did twice near my place, Nirvana! Hmmmmm, I have a few ideas how we could make a section like that perfect...would need a min of a 4 rider pose in order to making it work, 6 riders would be ideal! :devil2:

hmmm interesting ...




There are still a few roads I need to explore around here and I'm a local :lol:
I'm keen to look at a map and start exploring, you keen? Daylight saving will start soon.:yes:
Maybe we could set up a designated riding night like those other smartsie riding groups do? :lol:
Wednesdays Wild Country Adventures anyone?( wild describes territory, not ride styles folks)

absolutely keen .. 86 & I have a wee route planned for a few weeks after manfeild .. we talked bout if you might be free to lead it ... :whistle: .. will catch up with you on msn regarding route .. we think it will be a pearler ...

[chanceyy]

Well the route was pretty much back to shannon for me ..

but I really wanted to try a few twisties just to take in some of my lessons from yesterday .. hmmm ohh lets go saddle, Balance & track home .. tried twisting Cowboyz arm into coming out to play but a relaxation day was in order .. so 86 & I headed off in doubtful weather .. after a few showers & getting close to shannon what a ripper day it turned out to be .. :gob:

sooooooooooooooo where is a nice quiet road for some shots & video footage .. :devil2: I think there is some more video stuff for the "other" site .. cowboyz I will bring up on wed so you can compress it down :yes:

So cafe start for breakie .. & time to decompress with a cafe stop at the end & great to catch up with u4ea & young lad .. ahhhh summer is coming .. :D

wot have I learned this weekend ... I ride Betsy totally through my arms, on left hand bends my body is relaxed & get the flow .. right hand corners I tense completely head to feet, brace & brake hard .. (mental block about running out of room)

so how to fix it .. well one is being aware but not outhinking things ...

start being more concious of steering with my whole body not just my arms, I have decided that the Saddle, Balance & Track will be my new training ground .. & with daylight savings just around the corner wot a good way to blow out a few cobwebs than track that most nites ..

Once I started weighting the pegs more & utilsing my body I had a few corners that felt light & effortless .. but I guess its undoing the bad habits that I have gotten into to make all corners feel like that

Thanks so much Sugi for pointing me in the right direction it was totally awesome & today has just highlighted wot you wanted me to understand yesterday .. now to practice, practice, practice ... :banana:

& hopefully you will see some improvement by the next lesson :msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Yep, those roads rock! One of my big faves is that section we did twice near my place, Nirvana! Hmmmmm, I have a few ideas how we could make a section like that perfect...would need a min of a 4 rider pose in order to making it work, 6 riders would be ideal! :devil2:




There are still a few roads I need to explore around here and I'm a local :lol:
I'm keen to look at a map and start exploring, you keen? Daylight saving will start soon.:yes:
Maybe we could set up a designated riding night like those other smartsie riding groups do? :lol:
Wednesdays Wild Country Adventures anyone?( wild describes territory, not ride styles folks)

A 6 rider Nirvana sounds very intriging :yes: and I bet we can fathom up just the riders for that!

Definitely keen for some more riding around those roads :yes:. Great idea on the Wednesday Wild Country Adventures, could be just what the doctor ordered for those long lazy summer nights :ride: :soon:

[86GSXR]

Very nice ride today :yes: Good to see Yod briefly and after a relaxed start Chanceyy and I mosied on out Ashhurst way calling in on Cowboyz just in case. Thanks James for the pack, it's great! Had a nice cruise up over the saddle, through Ballance, back up over the track and down to Shannon. Onto the Himatangi block rd for some fun, a quick catch up with u4ea and then home. A great weekends riding all up :2thumbsup

Oh yes. As I was coming up Rangitiki St, suddenly there were sirens and smoke everywhere. Turned out someone had painted a car with anti police slogans and set fire to it. Pretty brazen in broad daylight in the middle of the city!

[chanceyy]

Very nice ride today :yes: Good to see Yod briefly and after a relaxed start Chanceyy and I mosied on out Ashhurst way calling in on Cowboyz just in case. Thanks James for the pack, it's great! Had a nice cruise up over the saddle, through Ballance, back up over the track and down to Shannon. Onto the Himatangi block rd for some fun, a quick catch up with u4ea and then home. A great weekends riding all up :2thumbsup

Oh yes. As I was coming up Rangitiki St, suddenly there were sirens and smoke everywhere. Turned out someone had painted a car with anti police slogans and set fire to it. Pretty brazen in broad daylight in the middle of the city!

so where are the "other" pics .. vids look great :D

[cowboyz]

That looks fairly entertaining. Should have popped over to mad butcher - they are having a sale on sauguages. Will be good to see more video too. Will have to get out with it on some good roads soon.

Planning the dogs route. Just wait till wednesday for dogs input into it and confirm that the route I have drawn up is what he wants to do as it is his ride. Also planning another taranaki ride but with 5 stops. keen to get up to awakino and 8 mile again soon.

[chanceyy]

That looks fairly entertaining. Should have popped over to mad butcher - they are having a sale on sauguages. Will be good to see more video too. Will have to get out with it on some good roads soon.

Planning the dogs route. Just wait till wednesday for dogs input into it and confirm that the route I have drawn up is what he wants to do as it is his ride. Also planning another taranaki ride but with 5 stops. keen to get up to awakino and 8 mile again soon.

will bring CD on wed .. you can copy them before I give it to 86 ... & there is 5 between 1.6 & 6mg size currently

hmm since I have to drop Betsy off .. Might do the track, Ballance & saddle on my way to your house .. :lol:

[u4ea]

Was awesome to catch up with Chanceyy and 86 today:hug:..got a sneak peek at some of their antics ...:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

so where are the "other" pics .. vids look great :D

I thought I'd keep them for another time :msn-wink: It will be good to see how the vids turned out :yes:


That looks fairly entertaining. Should have popped over to mad butcher - they are having a sale on sauguages. Will be good to see more video too. Will have to get out with it on some good roads soon.

Planning the dogs route. Just wait till wednesday for dogs input into it and confirm that the route I have drawn up is what he wants to do as it is his ride. Also planning another taranaki ride but with 5 stops. keen to get up to awakino and 8 mile again soon.

It was fairly intense alright, quite well done and funny in a sort of 'Oh my God' way. Poor old :Police: looked a bit pissed off tho and I wondered if they were going to nab me and my pics :yes:

Dog's ride sure sounds as if it's shaping up really well! Good outing it will be too :soon:

[chanceyy]

Was awesome to catch up with Chanceyy and 86 today:hug:..got a sneak peek at some of their antics ...:2thumbsup

Good to see you as well Chicky .. hmm Antics :gob: me & 86 .. never :killingme

well almost never .. but hey 86 was sweating more than me .. :lol:

[chanceyy]

I thought I'd keep them for another time :msn-wink: It will be good to see how the vids turned out :yes:


Might have to be a trade off :devil2: .. I wanna see my handiwork :yes: soo no vid til I see pics :laugh: :cool::Playnice:

[86GSXR]

Was awesome to catch up with Chanceyy and 86 today:hug:..got a sneak peek at some of their antics ...:2thumbsup

Very nice catch up it was too, beautiful day for it and great to see everyone so happy and well :yes: :sunny:

[86GSXR]

Might have to be a trade off :devil2: .. I wanna see my handiwork :yes: soo no vid til I see pics :laugh: :cool::Playnice:

You drive a hard bargain :sweatdrop :yes:

[chanceyy]

You drive a hard bargain :sweatdrop :yes:

:lol: who moi :innocent: ... :lol: :devil2:

[cowboyz]

sarah must be making a return very soon. when is that hsppeninig?

[86GSXR]

Next Sunday :cool: And the bike follows end of the month also I believe :yes:

[NZsarge]

Just my luck, went for a cruise up to Wiapuk yesterday and I dropped into Subway for lunch, Got on the Ace to come home and as I was heading throught the new cutting southern side of Wiapuk I thought this thing is'nt handling right and I duely stopped at the Picnic area there and sure enough near on flat! New freakin' tyre! Needless to say I was spitting chips:angry2::brick: I'll have to see today how much money i've got and see if I can afford a replacement.......man...there goes $330 up in smoke!:bye:

[86GSXR]

That is a total bummer Sarge! What caused it?

[NZsarge]

That is a total bummer Sarge! What caused it?
Stuffed if I know, maybe when I was at Subway coz I pulled up on the footpath coz there is a huge crown on the road there but it could have been anywhere up to that point.

[Meanie]

Crap thats no good Howd you get it home
Why is the tyre stuffed, is it torn or have a large hole ?

[NZsarge]

Crap thats no good Howd you get it home
Why is the tyre stuffed, is it torn or have a large hole ?

The tyre is probably repairable with a plug. I'm just not keen on that idea, on a car yes on a bike not so much. Trailored the bike back home. Cost $50 bucks for tie downs but it was worth it coz I did'nt wan't to my bike go ass up on the trailor!

[u4ea]

What an utter bugger Sarge..Not what you expect from a new tyre is it..:weep:

[chanceyy]

thats a bugger sarge .. never knew how much hassle it was to sort tires ..:argh: I was just about ready to pull my hair out today :calm:.. but hopefully fingers crossed it sorted & next week Betsy will have new rubber on .. :whistle:


ohh yeah Al hon .. I have a cd all ready for you :love: sighss damn the pics look :woohoo: I have all the vids & pics on the cd .. may have time to have a play in photoshop & crop them up ... :devil2:

[Meanie]

The tyre is probably repairable with a plug. I'm just not keen on that idea, on a car yes on a bike not so much. Trailored the bike back home. Cost $50 bucks for tie downs but it was worth it coz I did'nt wan't to my bike go ass up on the trailor!

They vulcanised mine after it had a part box cutter blade in it
I now carry a repair kit with me, plug tools and air canisters. I would have been handy to have around eh Btw whats wrong with the plugs Ive only ever had one flat tyre on a bike so a little in-experienced on that part

[yod]

boo.......

[dogsnbikes]

boo.......

hey your down south your should jibbing should you

[dogsnbikes]

t but hopefully fingers crossed it sorted & next week Betsy will have new rubber on .. :whistle:

devil2:

Sweet so I can use the last of your tyres up this week :niceone::bleh:

[chanceyy]

Sweet so I can use the last of your tyres up this week :niceone::bleh:

I think AJ still wants my front for racing .. maybe :whistle:

[dogsnbikes]

I think AJ still wants my front for racing .. maybe :whistle:

Aj can have the front its the back that will be doing all the miles :shutup:

[chanceyy]

boo.......

hmm boo back.. but your on holiday .. can not resist to see wot you might be missing out on huh :D

[chanceyy]

Aj can have the front its the back that will be doing all the miles :shutup:

lmfao .. poor betsy .. you best look after the old girl, remember she is a fossil ..

[dogsnbikes]

l remember she is a fossil ..

just like her owner :2guns:

[chanceyy]

just like her owner :2guns:

nods I was gonna add that but then 86 is an older model than me .. :lol:

and I did not wanna spoil ya fun :nya:

[dogsnbikes]

nods I was gonna add that but then 86 is an older model than me .. :lol:

and I did not wanna spoil ya fun :nya:

but 86 has been revitelized with Yellow

[chanceyy]

but 86 has been revitelized with Yellow

:lol: ohh has he???????? .. :killingme .. well she was making him :sweatdrop: yesterday :whistle:

[cowboyz]

hey your down south your should jibbing should you


dont pick on poor yod. It took him 2 and a half hours to post that.......

[dogsnbikes]

thats preicous time for the south

[86GSXR]

nods I was gonna add that but then 86 is an older model than me .. :lol:

and I did not wanna spoil ya fun :nya:

Hey, leave my age out of this, cheeky young lassie :bleh: (I may be old, but I can still get it up, heehee) :scooter:


but 86 has been revitelized with Yellow

GOLD rules :rockon: :yes:

[robertydog]

Bloody hell. What ya up to. Nice pics Al

[86GSXR]

There's life in the old girl yet Rob :msn-wink: :laugh:

[NZsarge]

What an utter bugger Sarge..Not what you expect from a new tyre is it..:weep:
Yeah....No fault of the tyre tho.....just one of those things. I'd quite like to know what it was I ran over:scratch:

[NZsarge]

Sweet so I can use the last of your tyres up this week :niceone::bleh:

Ohh ohh...BURN OUT!!

[86GSXR]

Yeah....No fault of the tyre tho.....just one of those things. I'd quite like to know what it was I ran over:scratch:

No sign of anything buried in the tyre?

[dogsnbikes]

glad too see its all being done on a private country road there 86

[86GSXR]

Ohh ohh...BURN OUT!!

More smoke from Betsy :clap:

[NZsarge]

No sign of anything buried in the tyre?
Nah...Just the puncture wound!

[86GSXR]

glad too see its all being done on a private country road there 86

Yep, only a couple, no more now :yes:


Nah...Just the puncture wound!

Shite! How long before you're up and running again?

[NZsarge]

:Oi:When do we get our training day?! No fair....training on the sly,gettin' an unfair advantage you guys.:gob::laugh:

[NZsarge]

Get a new tyre on friday if it needs it (hopefully) gonna ring Paul soon. *groan* $$$$$$$$!

[86GSXR]

It was just Chanceyy and me taking the pics Sarge. Hopefully you'll be ok by the weekend then (sorry about the $$$$) :ride: :sunny:

[NZsarge]

It was just Chanceyy and me taking the pics Sarge. Hopefully you'll be ok by the weekend then (sorry about the $$$$) :ride: :sunny:
Ahh....whatta ya gonna do eh....shit happens! (far to often)

[86GSXR]

Yeah, bikes aren't cheap, I'm up for a big service soon. But they're sure worth it eh! :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Yeah, bikes aren't cheap, I'm up for a big service soon. But they're sure worth it eh! :niceone:

Yeah I reckon, dunno what i'd do without my Yamaha:cool:. I'd be friggin board in the weekends I know that much:yes:

[NZsarge]

So.... anything happening this weekend?

[NZsarge]

They vulcanised mine after it had a part box cutter blade in it
I now carry a repair kit with me, plug tools and air canisters. I would have been handy to have around eh Btw whats wrong with the plugs Ive only ever had one flat tyre on a bike so a little in-experienced on that part

Yes you would have come in VERY handy there Mr Meanie, maybe next time:doh: Nothing wrong with a plug as such but I could'nt have 100% faith in I don't think, gonna talk about it with Paul at PT's and see what he reckons. By the way Kerrie tells me PT's is for sale, feel like a change in lifestyle??

[Meanie]

Yes you would have come in VERY handy there Mr Meanie, maybe next time:doh: Nothing wrong with a plug as such but I could'nt have 100% faith in I don't think, gonna talk about it with Paul at PT's and see what he reckons. By the way Kerrie tells me PT's is for sale, feel like a change in lifestyle??

Shit didnt the guy buy it not too long ago

[86GSXR]

So.... anything happening this weekend?

I may be keen for Wimbledon way, or somewhere like that, let's see.


Shit didnt the guy buy it not too long ago

I believe it changed hands quite recently.

[Meanie]

Nice wheelie btw Al you may have to mentor Cowboyz and give him a few pointers :rofl:

[86GSXR]

LOL, and we could get Chanceyy on the cam again, that would make a good pic :yeah:

[NZsarge]

Shit didnt the guy buy it not too long ago

Umm, dunno exactly but I think Robert has has a few years 3 or fourish... but in the grand scheme of things, no, not long.

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1191584]I may be keen for Wimbledon way, or somewhere like that, let's see.
Yeah i'd be keen if we get the weather, perhaps the Wimby/Wiapuk loop if ya wan't to keep it short or further if ya don't:yes:

[sugilite]

:Oi:When do we get our training day?! No fair....training on the sly,gettin' an unfair advantage you guys.:gob::laugh:

I don't give wheelie lessons :lol:
Nor do I teach people how to ride "faster" :calm:
It's all about being at one with your motorcycle, soul and universe :cool:

Went on google and mapped out a ride that looks real interesting to me as there are parts I've not done yet. I just wanted to pre run it to make sure it is 100% sealed :2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

Hey, leave my age out of this, cheeky young lassieI may be old, but I can still get it up, heehee)


GOLD rules

hmmm get it up ... :killingme ohh ya talking about hoisting the bike then ... :lol:


There's life in the old girl yet Rob

old girl & here I thought she was a young wee thing ... :bleh: :nya:


Ohh ohh...BURN OUT!!

hmmm well he cooks Betsy & he will have to lend me the daytona til he fixes her ...


More smoke from Betsy

such a pretty sight it is too even if she does choke ya :devil2:


LOL, and we could get Chanceyy on the cam again, that would make a good pic :yeah:

lmfao yup that was a bit of fun alright .. gotta love those quiet roads .. actually even a few of those roads that run off that on will be even quieter ... :shutup:


I don't give wheelie lessons
Nor do I teach people how to ride "faster"
It's all about being at one with your motorcycle, soul and universe

Went on google and mapped out a ride that looks real interesting to me as there are parts I've not done yet. I just wanted to pre run it to make sure it is 100% sealed

we never said you did sugi ... but guess other ppl put 2 + 2 & keep coming up with 5 ... :whocares:

well I prob will not have a bike this weekend .. depends on how quick dogs can sort out Betsy's issues ... & if i have a useable tyre at the end of it just remember I still have to get her home from your house dogs ... :Pokey: but sure would love to explore some of those roads sugi ... they are fantastic ...

[cowboyz]

nice pics Al. loving it.

[Meanie]

I don't give wheelie lessons :lol:
Nor do I teach people how to ride "faster" :calm:
It's all about being at one with your motorcycle, soul and universe :cool:


I have to agree with you there :Punk:

[Bonez]

It's all about being at one with your motorcycle, soul and universe :cool: Amen. Makes one feel alive.:baby:

[Bones2]

From the Dannevirke end, Maunga Rd is gravel from the Manawatu River Bridge (about 4 km North or Titatu) through to the Whetukura-Te Uri Road. Generally expect the metal will be pretty firm as ther is bugger all metal on the raod and the Council never grades it. The Te Uri Rd from Whetukura to about Maungatuna Rd is asphalt, there after metal to within 8km of Porongahau. Mangatuna Road is not a through Road - bridge in the middle has been shot for years. And Mangatuna Road does not connect to the loop road that joins Mangahei and Ngaparuru.

A good trip would be throught to the Te Uri Road, then either through to Porongahau via Mangarapa mainly on metal, or cut back toward Whetukura and Torere Road again through to Porongahau mainly on asphalt.

[86GSXR]

Good stuff Bones2. If you're anything like Bonez 1 then you're OK :niceone:
Thanks for that info, see you on one of the rides perhaps?

[cowboyz]

noone is quite like bonez 1

[NZsarge]

Got a tyre put away for me to get put on on friday, whats the weather doin' in the weekend?

[86GSXR]

Yeah i'd be keen if we get the weather, perhaps the Wimby/Wiapuk loop if ya wan't to keep it short or further if ya don't

I'd be quite keen on one of these on Saturday :yes:


I don't give wheelie lessons :lol:
Nor do I teach people how to ride "faster"
It's all about being at one with your motorcycle, soul and universe :cool:

Oneness is good, ahhh :yes:


hmmm get it up ... ohh ya talking about hoisting the bike then ...

Of course :eek:


nice pics Al. loving it.

It was fun :yes: hot work tho :sweatdrop


I have to agree with you there


Amen. Makes one feel alive.:baby:

Heck yes :cool:


noone is quite like bonez 1

A hard act to follow :first:

[86GSXR]

Got a tyre put away for me to get put on on friday, whats the weather doin' in the weekend?

Good stuff! Not quite sure on the weather yet, probably decent :yes:

[chanceyy]

Good stuff! Not quite sure on the weather yet, probably decent :yes:

its looking really good out til monday .. but then the weather has a mind all of its own :lol:


cya tonite :yes:

[NZsarge]

its looking really good out til monday .. but then the weather has a mind all of its own :lol:


cya tonite :yes:

Like the sound of that!:scooter::scooter::scooter::chase:

[Meanie]

From the Dannevirke end, Maunga Rd is gravel from the Manawatu River Bridge (about 4 km North or Titatu) through to the Whetukura-Te Uri Road. Generally expect the metal will be pretty firm as ther is bugger all metal on the raod and the Council never grades it. The Te Uri Rd from Whetukura to about Maungatuna Rd is asphalt, there after metal to within 8km of Porongahau. Mangatuna Road is not a through Road - bridge in the middle has been shot for years. And Mangatuna Road does not connect to the loop road that joins Mangahei and Ngaparuru.

A good trip would be throught to the Te Uri Road, then either through to Porongahau via Mangarapa mainly on metal, or cut back toward Whetukura and Torere Road again through to Porongahau mainly on asphalt.

Shit another bonez :gob:. Do you look like someone fromm ZZ top
You dont have a collection of old Hondas in your shed do you...............

Welcome B2 guess we will see you on a ride soon

[NZsarge]

Met another Dannevirke rider last saturday before I set off on my trek, said his handle was Bazza I think, rides a ZX14. He's a dairy farmer so the rides tend to clash with his work but I told him he was welcome to join in on any of the rides when ever he can make it, he reckoned november was a better time for him to get out on the bike in the weekends. He also mentioned he was keen to do the Grand challenge this year, he did it year before last but missed last year.

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1192870]I'd be quite keen on one of these on Saturday :yes:

Cool, checked metservice and it looks like saturday is a goer! Anyone else?

[Meanie]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1192870]I'd be quite keen on one of these on Saturday :yes:

Cool, checked metservice and it looks like saturday is a goer! Anyone else?

Sorry Sarge love to join you but one of my boys made it into the sevens rugby team so will be at rugby on Saturday :(

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=NZsarge;1193087]

Sorry Sarge love to join you but one of my boys made it into the sevens rugby team so will be at rugby on Saturday :(

Yeah sweet as. you did mention that last week

[sugilite]

Cool, checked metservice and it looks like saturday is a goer! Anyone else?

Assuming I get my 14 tooth front sprocket fitted OK, I should be able to come along :sunny:

[86GSXR]

Good stuff :yes: Should be a pleasant meander through some lovely country :cool:

[chanceyy]

any plans for sat yet ?? like meeting points & times .. English is also keen to come ...

[NZsarge]

any plans for sat yet ?? like meeting points & times .. English is also keen to come ...

OK, leaving Dannevirke BP at 10 am, those wishing to put their oar in about what roads we are going to take get there a touch earlier (10 mins or so) so we can nut something out otherwise we'll do the ride I did last saturday which are roads weve done before but are bloody great so i'm easy either way.:cool::done:

[chanceyy]

10 will be a bit early for me .. depending on if i have a bike too of course .. have to pick up parts for Betsy 9ish out of palmy ..

will see how things develop morrow

[86GSXR]

I'm easy on the time too, I'm keen on seeing Wimbledon again, and there may be a gixxer available if Betsy's still :buggerd:

[chanceyy]

I'm easy on the time too, I'm keen on seeing Wimbledon again, and there may be a gixxer available if Betsy's still :buggerd:

thanks Hon .. Barry gave me update last nite, new clutch lever installed, new handlebars on (thanks Bonez) appears short may be fixed (fingers crossed) :banana:

umm he is looking at speedo (now he knows why speedo cable is not attached :killingme...)

then its a matter of getting her back again ;)

[NZsarge]

Right, just got back with my rear wheel, time to put it on and take it for a blat just to make sure it's not gonna fall off tomorrow:sweatdrop Speaking of tomorrow, what time is gonna suit then? Bloody hell I hope it's a day like this one. Friggin' bikes everywhere, there must be a Goldwing club ride somewhere around here coz the place is littered with them...

[Bones2]

Bugger, I cant make it and it looks like its going to a great day

Keep me in the loop

[NZsarge]

Bugger, I cant make it and it looks like its going to a great day

Keep me in the loop
Yeah, no worries mate. Just keep an eye on those Manawatu threads and you won't go far wrong. Few more Vegas people on this site and we'll be able to start our own thread!:laugh::woohoo:

[chanceyy]

well the weather sure looks better on the east side of the ranges :love:

am meeting 86 after I pick up Betsy's side cover .. guess we will be leaving palmy around 9.30ish .. (if 86 is organised - might have to wake him up early enough to be ready :killingme )

so am guessing it would be a 10.30 met .. hmm either at BP or bike shop .. does that fit with anyone else?

[NZsarge]

well the weather sure looks better on the east side of the ranges :love:

am meeting 86 after I pick up Betsy's side cover .. guess we will be leaving palmy around 9.30ish .. (if 86 is organised - might have to wake him up early enough to be ready :killingme )

so am guessing it would be a 10.30 met .. hmm either at BP or bike shop .. does that fit with anyone else?
Yeah 10:30 is all good as far as i'm concerned at BP that way ppl can fuel up or go to the loo, get something to eat and whatever.

[chanceyy]

K english is also coming .. Meeting him in palmy at 9.30 as well ..

[dogsnbikes]

I'm easy on the time too, I'm keen on seeing Wimbledon again, and there may be a gixxer available if Betsy's still :buggerd:
yeah do it Al the road to weber was great tonite :niceone:

[chanceyy]

well it looks like perfect riding weather today .. :wari:


hmmm time to rouse some others outta bed :lol: ... since we know how long it takes them to get ready :whistle:

woo hoooo animals fed time for a shower :banana:

[86GSXR]

yeah do it Al the road to weber was great tonite :niceone:

Sweet :yes: Shame we won't see you today :bye:


well it looks like perfect riding weather today .. :wari:


hmmm time to rouse some others outta bed :lol: ... since we know how long it takes them to get ready :whistle:

woo hoooo animals fed time for a shower :banana:

Well, I know that couldn't possibly have been aimed at me, but just in case it was, I'm up AND ready (or will be soon heh heh) :bleh: :p :D

[dogsnbikes]

yeah but still have a fair bit of a ride today myself so have a great day all

[chanceyy]

great ride today .. new territory covered, tons of wandering animals today .. although I thought the bulls might take the bikes on LOL


nice to see a new face & the regular ones .. one of the regular ones took us on a nice back road to dannivegas .. will definately have to remember that for future reference ..

had a blast following sugi's lines for the first part of the ride & sat on a nice speed on the way home the corners are really starting to come together more flow going but will be working on this more .. although I thought for a min mr :Police: might turn around but I guess he had bigger fish to fry & I was doing a respectable speed .. I think ... :shutup:

[86GSXR]

Cheers Barry, hope you had a good one.

Nice ride today, through some pretty amazing country and some brilliant roads. Ended up in Porongahau for lunch, fab stop off place!

Lots of wandering stock, but no problems with them. It was good to get through Wimbleden again from the opposite end.

Great ride, nice sedate pace and good company :yes:

[sugilite]

Yep, a good ride :yes:
There was a hell of a lot of stock eh, the most I can remember on such a ride!

Enjoyed the great company!
Nice photos Alastair!
Look forward to the next outing:clap:

[banditrider]

Stock on the road must be the theme for today - did the Para's and there were sheep a plenty! Not a bad day for it - sure looks sunny in the East in ya pics.

[yod]

Cheers Barry, hope you had a good one.

Nice ride today, through some pretty amazing country and some brilliant roads. Ended up in Porongahau for lunch, fab stop off place!

Lots of wandering stock, but no problems with them. It was good to get through Wimbleden again from the opposite end.

Great ride, nice sedate pace and good company :yes:

nice looking ride...unfortunately i was 4-wheeling it back from down south for most of today but at least the weather was good...cant beat that southern scenery

looking forward to getting back out there....

[NZsarge]

nice looking ride...unfortunately i was 4-wheeling it back from down south for most of today but at least the weather was good...cant beat that southern scenery

looking forward to getting back out there....

Holy crap!:cold:but pretty, hope ya havin a good one.

[NZsarge]

Well Bazza and I had a brisk cruise through to Waipuk and I decided to head back home at that point as had I gone up to Te Awanga I would have been coming home in the dark probably and I did'nt really fancy coming home in the dark and freezing my things off! Good to see you on your bike Bazza, don't be a stranger but I know it's difficult with your work. Maybe later in the year eh. If I don't see you before hand good luck with those Rusty nuts eh:laugh: and good luck to Bandit rider as I assume you'll be doing it again this year, on that bike it would be rude not to! Cheers everyone.

[banditrider]

Well Bazza and I had a brisk cruise through to Waipuk and I decided to head back home at that point as had I gone up to Te Awanga I would have been coming home in the dark probably and I did'nt really fancy coming home in the dark and freezing my things off! Good to see you on your bike Bazza, don't be a stranger but I know it's difficult with your work. Maybe later in the year eh. If I don't see you before hand good luck with those Rusty nuts eh:laugh: and good luck to Bandit rider as I assume you'll be doing it again this year, on that bike it would be rude not to! Cheers everyone.

Cheers mate! Can't wait - just over a month to go. Did about 650k's this weekend - nice to have some reasonable weather for a change.

[cowboyz]

21st sept I am heading up to taranaki to pick girl up. Who is coming with me?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1199533#post1199533

[NZsarge]

Cheers mate! Can't wait - just over a month to go. Did about 650k's this weekend - nice to have some reasonable weather for a change.
Yeah, me too about the weather. Where did you go on yur 650k ride?

[banditrider]

Yeah, me too about the weather. Where did you go on yur 650k ride?

Saturday: Palmy-Waiouru-Ohakune-Wanganui-Palmy
Sunday: Palmy-Waiouru-Palmy

Mate was having a dirty weekend in Taupo so I escorted him some of the way there & back.

[NZsarge]

Saturday: Palmy-Waiouru-Ohakune-Wanganui-Palmy
Sunday: Palmy-Waiouru-Palmy

Mate was having a dirty weekend in Taupo so I escorted him some of the way there & back.
If you get interested in doing Palmy, Taupo, Napier, Palmy one "fine" weekend let me know if you want some company. 600k the round trip from door step to door step for me.

[banditrider]

If you get interested in doing Palmy, Taupo, Napier, Palmy one "fine" weekend let me know if you want some company. 600k the round trip from door step to door step for me.

Yep - have done it before and will probably do it again. A mate and I also did Tamaranui (sp), around back of the lake, Napier & back 1 day. Good ride!

[NZsarge]

Yep - have done it before and will probably do it again. A mate and I also did Tamaranui (sp), around back of the lake, Napier & back 1 day. Good ride!

Ok..never gone behind the lake before but i've heard murmerings that there is so nice roads round there.

[banditrider]

Ok..never gone behind the lake before but i've heard murmerings that there is so nice roads round there.

Highly recommended, also better than taking State Highway north. Sounds like you need to do a 1000 miler - great way to discover new roads etc. Not that great for catching the scenery - quite dark for a fair bit of it :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Highly recommended, also better than taking State Highway north. Sounds like you need to do a 1000 miler - great way to discover new roads etc. Not that great for catching the scenery - quite dark for a fair bit of it :2thumbsup

If my bike was a bit more comfy like say.....yours and Meanies I would do the Rusty nuts I reckon but not on this bike, i'm absolutely shagged after the 600K taupo block so I think a thousand miler ain't gonna happen...Not on the Ace anyway:yes: On a Concours or a FJR13 i'd be in I reckon. The main Issue I have with distance is I get a sore throttle wrist pretty early and a sore backside after about 90k, it's all managable with fairly frequent stops and I don't think thats cool for a thousand miler, for that i think I need a bike with little to no weight on the wrists and a bigger more comfortable seat a la Concours/:yes:FJR13

[cowboyz]

to those with logg ins. Check out the new vid on msx speed 335. it is there now.

[banditrider]

If my bike was a bit more comfy like say.....yours and Meanies I would do the Rusty nuts I reckon but not on this bike, i'm absolutely shagged after the 600K taupo block so I think a thousand miler ain't gonna happen...Not on the Ace anyway:yes: On a Concours or a FJR13 i'd be in I reckon. The main Issue I have with distance is I get a sore throttle wrist pretty early and a sore backside after about 90k, it's all managable with fairly frequent stops and I don't think thats cool for a thousand miler, for that i think I need a bike with little to no weight on the wrists and a bigger more comfortable seat a la Concours/:yes:FJR13

Start composing a letter to Santa - Xmas is not far away...

[yod]

to those with logg ins. Check out the new vid on msx speed 335. it is there now.

nice....

i spotted an '04 daytona today, absolute spitting image of dogs bike on trademe today 20km, about $11k i think...nice

[cowboyz]

dont you dare.............

[NZsarge]

Start composing a letter to Santa - Xmas is not far away...

Nah, a letter to the gods of Lotto more like:rolleyes::D

[NZsarge]

nice....

i spotted an '04 daytona today, absolute spitting image of dogs bike on trademe today 20km, about $11k i think...nice

Ohh, don't tell me...not three of them....it's like some sorta virus....

[chanceyy]

well today was the day .. its done .. thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1202618#post1202618)

[dogsnbikes]

nice....

i spotted an '04 daytona today, absolute spitting image of dogs bike on trademe today 20km, about $11k i think...nice

nothing is the splitting image of my trumpy :bleh:

yoddy boy you will be pleased to know found another use for a honda part :niceone:just a little addition too a certain RZ:msn-wink:

[chanceyy]

nothing is the splitting image of my trumpy :bleh:

yoddy boy you will be pleased to know found another use for a honda part :niceone:just a little addition too a certain RZ:msn-wink:

hmmm & you forgot to add it makes her faster :whistle: .....

[yod]

nothing is the splitting image of my trumpy :bleh:

yoddy boy you will be pleased to know found another use for a honda part :niceone:just a little addition too a certain RZ:msn-wink:

honda's are good like that (and EVERYONE wants honda bits)


hmmm & you forgot to add it makes her faster :whistle: .....

of course it does...:lol:

[NZsarge]

Errr, Honda bits on a Yamaha....eesh thats making my skin crawl!:lol:

[chanceyy]

Errr, Honda bits on a Yamaha....eesh thats making my skin crawl!:lol:

Shhhh Sarge it will be off there as soon as I get the Yamaha part for it ... :killingme

[yod]

finally got out on the bike this evening after almost 3 weeks of no riding :crybaby:

Hainswof got some new gear and was heading up to Taihape for the night so i escorted him out to Sanson and then turned back - pulled in behind a chap on a red and black something-or-other (CBR600 maybe?) so had some company for the short return trip

just nice to be on the beastie again....

[Meanie]

finally got out on the bike this evening after almost 3 weeks of no riding :crybaby:

Hainswof got some new gear and was heading up to Taihape for the night so i escorted him out to Sanson and then turned back - pulled in behind a chap on a red and black something-or-other (CBR600 maybe?) so had some company for the short return trip

just nice to be on the beastie again....

:Oi: how do you get so much time to go riding, dont youhave a job

[cowboyz]

and why were we not invited?

[yod]

:Oi: how do you get so much time to go riding, dont youhave a job

we only left my place at about 7 (after arsing around with his air intake to get it running decently) and i got back about 8

was funny riding with the gixxer 400 tho....sounds like a baby RF heehee but jeez when ya wind it up towards redline it farkin screeeeeeaams....(i dont think the neighbourhood was too impressed with the amount of 2nd gear ringouts we did :laugh:)


and why were we not invited?

cos you're nasty, remember?:laugh:

[Meanie]

cos you're nasty, remember?:laugh:

I concur :killingme

[chanceyy]

plan for sat ..

well it would be kinda rude not to post a wee plan that developed .. great for those that want a wee poodle locally

both English's bike & betsy are sporting new rubber & so a wee scrub in session is planned ..

I will be leaving Palmy by 10.15am (meeting place BP on umm Rangatiki st ? I think) heading to feilding meeting dogs & english there leaving 11am.. heading out to kimbolton & then out to dogs back yard .. stop in for coffee & play on some of the roads coming back from his place .. may decide around ashhurst if we are doing saddle, ballance and track..

by that time we reckon the tires should be scrubbed in ... :yes: so a shortish blat that may be a few hours or more long but plenty of twisties & straight bits ..

[GSVR]

plan for sat ..

I will be leaving Palmy by 10.15am (meeting place BP on umm Rangatiki st ? I think) heading to feilding meeting dogs & english there leaving 11am....

Yeah 45 mins to Feilding sounds a bit optimistic allowing for jump starting bikes, running out of gas, refueling, eating, drinking, smoking, discussing the route, puting on gloves and helmet, etc. Think it took over an hour last time or felt like an hour anyway.

[chanceyy]

Yeah 45 mins to Feilding sounds a bit optimistic allowing for jump starting bikes, running out of gas, refueling, eating, drinking, smoking, discussing the route, puting on gloves and helmet, etc. Think it took over an hour last time or felt like an hour anyway.

hmm well I will be leaving at 10.15 yeah i know its a short jaunt there but will be hanging out for a drink as I am getting up at 5am & will be on the go til then .. so bear with me .. then its a straight out jaunt to dogs place .. no gravel either :shutup:

[oscarnz]

plan for sat ..

well it would be kinda rude not to post a wee plan that developed .. great for those that want a wee poodle locally

both English's bike & betsy are sporting new rubber & so a wee scrub in session is planned ..

I will be leaving Palmy by 10.15am (meeting place BP on umm Rangatiki st ? I think) heading to feilding meeting dogs & english there leaving 11am.. heading out to kimbolton & then out to dogs back yard .. stop in for coffee & play on some of the roads coming back from his place .. may decide around ashhurst if we are doing saddle, ballance and track..

by that time we reckon the tires should be scrubbed in ... :yes: so a shortish blat that may be a few hours or more long but plenty of twisties & straight bits ..

Dogs hope you are going to bake a cake for your guests tomorrow :lol::clap:

[chanceyy]

well the weather is looking like its gonna play ball today :D yipeeee ride time :D

[NZsarge]

well the weather is looking like its gonna play ball today :D yipeeee ride time :D

Have a good day and be careful on those tyres until scrubed up a bit you guys, i'm off to Hastings then Te Awanga but i'll be taking a more direct route than I have been lately, Have a good day and weather willing i'll see you lot next saturday at 7:45:gob:

[chanceyy]

Have a good day and be careful on those tyres until scrubed up a bit you guys, i'm off to Hastings then Te Awanga but i'll be taking a more direct route than I have been lately, Have a good day and weather willing i'll see you lot next saturday at 7:45:gob:



nods if the weather keeps fine the roads will be drier but it will be a quiet lil pootle to palmy/feilding anyway .. then i will have company for the real scrubbing bits ... makes me feel a bit better trying out a few corners with someone else there til i get the hang of new tires. :cool:

had to change the sizes of the tires to get some to fit so thats apparrently going to change the handling of the old girl .. & not having twisted handlebars anymore will be a novelty :lol:

you have a great one too sarge .. will not see ya next weekend as I will be at manfeild :D

[u4ea]

Good on you Chanceyy for not loosing your nerve..talk about falling off the horse and getting straight back on!!!!! :2thumbsupYou are a true motorcyclist in every way!:hug:Gees I am gunna have to learn all over again by the time my bike up and running again..:whistle:as Im at home with one child I thought I may as well have another and borrowed a 3 year old hehehe:crazy:Have fun out there today team..weather gods are definatly smiling:sunny::headbang::msn-wink::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[NZsarge]

Did you find what you were looking for yesterday Banditrider

[chanceyy]

Good on you Chanceyy for not loosing your nerve..talk about falling off the hore and getting straight back on!!!!! :2thumbsupYou are a true motorcyclist in every way!:hug:Gees I am gunna have to learn all over again by the time my bike up and running again..:whistle:as Im at home with one child I thought I may as well have another and borrowed a 3 year old hehehe:crazy:Have fun out there today team..weather gods are definatly smiling:sunny::headbang::msn-wink::scooter:

cheers babe .. will call in for coffee on my way home :D .. let ya know how the session went :eek: and see how ya sanity is ...

[u4ea]

cheers babe .. will call in for coffee on my way home :D .. let ya know how the session went :eek: and see how ya sanity is ...

yer will be great to hear how the new rubber scrubbed in..:scooter:sanity..whats that:shutup:

[banditrider]

Did you find what you were looking for yesterday Banditrider

Nah mate, visited Anza as well. May have to have another look this morning unless I end up blatting - a mate's got an idea in his head that would should be doing 800k's today. So far we're leaving it a bit late. Weather could be a little better too.

Might see ya on the road somewhere...

[NZsarge]

Nah mate, visited Anza as well. May have to have another look this morning unless I end up blatting - a mate's got an idea in his head that would should be doing 800k's today. So far we're leaving it a bit late. Weather could be a little better too.

Might see ya on the road somewhere...

Are you gonna come on this ride into the Naki next saturday, that sounds like it's gonna be just shy of 800k, if I go it will be around the 850k+ mark from here. Sould go towards a training run for ya.

[banditrider]

Are you gonna come on this ride into the Naki next saturday, that sounds like it's gonna be just shy of 800k, if I go it will be around the 850k+ mark from here. Sould go towards a training run for ya.

Not sure yet. I'm a bit worried about my front tyre - I want it to do the 1000 miler but not sure if it will, especially if I keep on faniging it right up to the day. Do not want to fail scruitineering :doh: and not sure how easy it is to find a tyre in Taupo on Saturday morning!

Went back to Phils and got those gloves and then had a little ride (not 800k's - just under 300). Will blog it at some stage. Great day out - even in Danniverke. :msn-wink:

[Meanie]

Not sure yet. I'm a bit worried about my front tyre - I want it to do the 1000 miler but not sure if it will, especially if I keep on faniging it right up to the day. Do not want to fail scruitineering :doh: and not sure how easy it is to find a tyre in Taupo on Saturday morning!

Went back to Phils and got those gloves and then had a little ride (not 800k's - just under 300). Will blog it at some stage. Great day out - even in Danniverke. :msn-wink:

Dam you thinking about new tyres already
Might be worth fitting new tyres for the 1000m just in case, you can always put the old ones back on
Just be careful whoever changes your tyres to tell them those air sensors in the rims are very fragile and at $300 each plus fitting you wont want to have to replace any

[NZsarge]

Not sure yet. I'm a bit worried about my front tyre - I want it to do the 1000 miler but not sure if it will, especially if I keep on faniging it right up to the day. Do not want to fail scruitineering :doh: and not sure how easy it is to find a tyre in Taupo on Saturday morning!

Went back to Phils and got those gloves and then had a little ride (not 800k's - just under 300). Will blog it at some stage. Great day out - even in Danniverke. :msn-wink:

I gotta Michelin Pilot power thats only done 900k and it's only got one small hole! you can have that for $500:killingme:killingme What gloves did you end up getting? twas it those Alpinestars? I here from Bazza that the scrutineering on "the big ride" is fierce..... Fair enough to I guess.

[chanceyy]

well it was done .. tires are scrubbed I think

was pleased to see a bit of fog this morning as it indicated a top day was on the horizion ..

dogs text to say he was coming to shannon .. esp as I was a wee bit nervous of riding out on brand spanking new tires .. cheers for that mate it was really appreciated

first order of business to gas up then off to the wrecker to pick up new side cover :2thumbsup discussed the dip stick & plug that allowed gear oil to be flung out .. well pete just happened to have one of them as well .. oh yeah need one of those things (screw - things) there .. dunno wots that called .. do you have one of them as well ?? sorted as well .. sweetttttt :banana:

then off hmm am sure I mentioned to Barry we needed to go to palmerston .. but like a bloke he missed that part of the convo & off through Rongotea towards feilding we headed .. ohh well I did post where we were meeting ..

hmm this was the only rain we hit & with the new tires & new handlebars to get used to was a :eek: but only one :shit: moment on a bridge that had a wicked left hand bend had a bit of a wobble moment but all good .. :sweatdrop:

hmm garage at feilding thought should top up with gas .. oh fark bugger ... no issues when undoing at shannon but now key was not engaging tumbler & no way that cap was coming off .. after a few trys & taking to bike shop for a try it was off to dogs place to deal to it .. a wee stop at Barry's new local watering hole .. great couple in there :laugh:

At Barry's it was sort out the levers as with the move to new handlebars they were not comfy for me so a wee adjustment .. then it was off to make the coffee's while mark & Barry sorted out the cap issue .. needless to say by time coffee was made it was off

after a nice break in the quiet of dogs haven it was back off towards Ashhurst still a wee bit of pea gravel about only had one wee skid coming round a corner :eek: that was not a nice feeling on new tires :nono: so definately backed way off the pace for the remainder of the corners, refill at Ashhurst & time to text a few ppl :yes: then Garry H turned up .. dogs headed back for home & Garry, Mark & I headed for shannon for a late lunch and chat at the Cafe .. before Mark & Garry headed back up the line again

blardy great seeing so many bikes out and about .. and fantastic perfect riding weather after feilding

Dogs thanks so much for your support & coming to shannon to ride with me -and for showing English & I your back yard - your a blardy great mate


English its good to catch up as always great to have someone also scrubbing in new tires

Garry great to see ya out & about .. thanks for the escort to shannon & catch up

:2thumbsup

[dogsnbikes]

Was a great Day for a little jaunt

And there was no mention of Palmy until we got too feilding lol

yeah was a few bikes out today and great to see garyH today and have mark out on the ride too

[banditrider]

Dam you thinking about new tyres already
Might be worth fitting new tyres for the 1000m just in case, you can always put the old ones back on
Just be careful whoever changes your tyres to tell them those air sensors in the rims are very fragile and at $300 each plus fitting you wont want to have to replace any

It's the front that's the worry. Looking at it compared to my mates brand new Metzler the tread isn't that deep. Only 1,900km on it. Maybe it's just the tyre type? Maybe I'm paranoid - do not want to be forced out of the GC, have seen it happen to some guys. Rear is sweet as - you get to use it right out to the edge too. :2thumbsup How are yours going?

[banditrider]

I gotta Michelin Pilot power thats only done 900k and it's only got one small hole! you can have that for $500:killingme:killingme What gloves did you end up getting? twas it those Alpinestars? I here from Bazza that the scrutineering on "the big ride" is fierce..... Fair enough to I guess.

Yep, got the Alpinestars. XXL but still a bit tight across palms, think I've stretched them/broken them in a bit today. Not sure about those Pilot Powers - the only hole they're supposed to have is where the rim goes...

[Meanie]

It's the front that's the worry. Looking at it compared to my mates brand new Metzler the tread isn't that deep. Only 1,900km on it. Maybe it's just the tyre type? Maybe I'm paranoid - do not want to be forced out of the GC, have seen it happen to some guys. Rear is sweet as - you get to use it right out to the edge too. :2thumbsup How are yours going?

Yea mines all good but need some more riding time, Family comitments have to be first unfortunatly Next week end should take care of that problem though Did the ride once before, it was bloody awesome
I maygo for a wee stroll tomorrow if the weather is ok
Got my new plate last week so at least ill be able to recognise my bike without key pass now :yes:

[banditrider]

Yea mines all good but need some more riding time, Family comitments have to be first unfortunatly Next week end should take care of that problem though Did the ride once before, it was bloody awesome
I maygo for a wee stroll tomorrow if the weather is ok
Got my new plate last week so at least ill be able to recognise my bike without key pass now :yes:

Lemme guess: GTR14? ZG1400? SILVER?

[NZsarge]

Yep, got the Alpinestars. XXL but still a bit tight across palms, think I've stretched them/broken them in a bit today. Not sure about those Pilot Powers - the only hole they're supposed to have is where the rim goes...
Yeah I don't reckon it hurts for your gloves to be a wee bit tight when they are new just as long as the fingers are'nt too short. they should give a little and end up a real nice fit.

[Meanie]

Lemme guess: GTR14? ZG1400? SILVER?

MENIE

Tried to get MEANIE but you can only have 5 letters on a bike

[NZsarge]

MENIE

Tried to get MEANIE but you can only have 5 letters on a bike
Only five?! thats a bit rude! Congrats on the plates anyway.

[Meanie]

Only five?! thats a bit rude! Congrats on the plates anyway.

Had to do something to make it look different so the misses brought it for me for fathers day Aint she sweet :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

MENIE

Tried to get MEANIE but you can only have 5 letters on a bike

Cool, will make up a copy to fit over mine when I'm low-flying past IRD cameramen.

[NZsarge]

Had to do something to make it look different so the misses brought it for me for fathers day Aint she sweet :2thumbsup

Ah you lucky bugger!

[NZsarge]

Cool, will make up a copy to fit over mine when I'm low-flying past IRD cameramen.

Massive idea! Man, someones gonna have to teach me how to multi quote:scratch:

[Meanie]

Cool, will make up a copy to fit over mine when I'm low-flying past IRD cameramen.

LOL make sure you smile

[banditrider]

LOL make sure you smile

That might just encourage them. Believe it or not, I haven't been snapped yet - car or bike! Also haven't won lotto - not sure if my luck is good or bad...

[Meanie]

That might just encourage them. Believe it or not, I haven't been snapped yet - car or bike! Also haven't won lotto - not sure if my luck is good or bad...

Still time :yes:

[banditrider]

Still time :yes:

Unfortunately & lets hope so.

[ynot slow]

Think of the surprise when you open the envelope and a nice quote is waiting for you to pay to uncle Helens slush fund.Even worse is when you lend your car to wifes daughter and it comes back with one camera quote and a farking parking ticket,pissed her off too,had to get statutory declaration on camera so it wasn;t me copping fine.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi You all
Just want to crash your thread for a tick..........

Please go here and read post 53
by Joni

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=53484&page=4

Calendar time

[banditrider]

Yesterday's little ride: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/09/out-in-wops.html

Some buggers took me out there one day and I'm hooked.

[banditrider]

Lookee lookee...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57216

[86GSXR]

Hi all, I've been a bit quiet here lately due to lot's of stuff going on, good and bad. But got the Triumph out yesterday, took Sarah and retraced the Fordell loop. Magic ride. Visited THE corner. Yep, that's a nasty one alright and it nearly caught me out too. Still gravelled, and it's definitly an interesting one with a very powerful optical illusion accompanying it. Whilst stopped got into a chat with the local cocky who says there's been two bike incidents in the last three weeks. Not surprised.

Anyway, continued on, it's a great loop and we ended up in Ashhurst at the cafe. Caught up with Meanie and Brandon, good to see you guys :yes: Tooted past Cowboyz but needed to get to town so didn't stop. Next time though.

Nice to feel the end of winter. Actually got a bit hot - yay. :cool:

[yod]

ditto on the temnperature Al, definitely not winter anymore :niceone:

Gave the RF a clean yesterday, it's all shiney now, so then, of course it had to be ridden:lol:

Threw Mrs Yod on the back and visited friends out in Himatangi (via Shannon), just a nice cruisey pace, using up the last of the pilot roads

Saw plenty of other bikers out there (why do Harley owners never wave?) sweet day for it too

[sarahtvet]

MENIE

Tried to get MEANIE but you can only have 5 letters on a bike

The plates looked really cool on the bike yesterday:2thumbsup:

It was lovely to finally see it and have a sit on :yes: even more gorgeous than in the photos,can see why you love it:yes::love:
Nice to catch up with you and Brandon on a balmy sunday afternoon. Spring is definately here, the perfect time for the Honda to arrive:love:

[dogsnbikes]

Saw plenty of other bikers out there (why do Harley owners never wave?) sweet day for it too

two reason's there arms are so sore from polishing the chrome and they are afraid to let go of the bars with all the vibrations :bleh:

[Meanie]

(why do Harley owners never wave?)

This is probably the most asked question on KB to which there never ends up a definitive answer :oi-grr:
Pleased to see your working hard Yod :rolleyes:

[Meanie]

The plates looked really cool on the bike yesterday:2thumbsup:

It was lovely to finally see it and have a sit on :yes: even more gorgeous than in the photos,can see why you love it:yes::love:
Nice to catch up with you and Brandon on a balmy sunday afternoon. Spring is definately here, the perfect time for the Honda to arrive:love:

Thanks sarah, good to catch up eith you as well
Looking forward to seeing you riding your own bike instead of being a pillion

[dogsnbikes]

Pleased to see your working hard Yod :rolleyes:

think Yod is working just as hard as you :bleh:

[Meanie]

think Yod is working just as hard as you :bleh:

And you :Pokey:

[sarahtvet]

think Yod is working just as hard as you :bleh:

um and me :innocent:

[dogsnbikes]

rostered time of mate its my weekend lol

[sarahtvet]

rostered time of mate its my weekend lol

lucky :devil2: fancied a day off today myself :yes:

[sarahtvet]

Thanks sarah, good to catch up eith you as well
Looking forward to seeing you riding your own bike instead of being a pillion

Hope I can live up to the expectations :yes:

Sure the bike will :love:

No chance of making mistakes in private if you guys come to Auckland:rolleyes:

No doubt I will get to wobble n stall it in glorious technicolor with bells on and an audience:oops: Will be a shame dogs can't come but the bonus is no bike cam :yes:

[yod]

Hope I can live up to the expectations :yes:

Sure the bike will :love:

No chance of making mistakes in private if you guys come to Auckland:rolleyes:

No doubt I will get to wobble n stall it in glorious technicolor with bells on and an audience:oops: Will be a shame dogs can't come but the bonus is no bike cam :yes:

hey mate, we all do it...i stalled at the lights a couple of weeks ago :doh:

have you got a definite date you're heading up there?

[Meanie]

Hope I can live up to the expectations :yes:

Sure the bike will :love:

No chance of making mistakes in private if you guys come to Auckland:rolleyes:

No doubt I will get to wobble n stall it in glorious technicolor with bells on and an audience:oops: Will be a shame dogs can't come but the bonus is no bike cam :yes:

LOL i still stuff up Why do you think i stay at the back :rofl:

[sarahtvet]

hey mate, we all do it...i stalled at the lights a couple of weeks ago :doh:

have you got a definite date you're heading up there?

Well I have tried starting a thread on it but not sure how to put url here :doh: I am sure you will see it:yes:

Ship docks tonight and bike will be out of customs early next week :soon:

I rang test centre who are happy for bike to be dropped with them as soon as it is released and as long as I take passport with me when collecting it (mental note to not send in residency forms yet)

Bike can then be collected saturday 29th before 2pm.

Whilst 86 had offered to take me up :sunny: It is a shame if he needs to get the Friday off work as I know he really wants to go on ride:ride: this weekend and Manfield and will need to swap to get that off too.

Either I shall get Overlander up Friday night and stay in Auckland then come back down saturday, or go with the origional plan of 86 taking me up friday or saturday and us coming back down the following day.Decision by the weekend:yes:

Either way coming back down one afternoon next weekend, so excited :2thumbsup:

Advice re route planning, maps, urls etc gratefully recieved. I now realise how much I have been cruising, now bike arriving need to get arse in gear:yes:

I thought I had typed and submitted this once so if a version appears somewhere else (sorry, bottle blonde moment) :oops:

[chanceyy]

the link re Sarahs thread is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57379)

[sarahtvet]

the link re Sarahs thread is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57379)

thanks very much :2thumbsup:
Will have to come round for a KB lesson :yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

(why do Harley owners never wave?)

Our very own Wasp27 always waves. So it is not true to say they never wave. :spanking: :jerry:

looks like we will see some of you at the track this weekend. :niceone:

[yod]

Our very own Wasp27 always waves. So it is not true to say they never wave. :spanking: :jerry:

looks like we will see some of you at the track this weekend. :niceone:

FINE!!!!! :girlfight:



:lol: yeah, im sure there are plenty of decent tractor..err...i mean harley, owners out there who are nice blokes - i musta just had a bad run that day :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Our very own Wasp27 always waves. So it is not true to say they never wave. :spanking: :jerry:

looks like we will see some of you at the track this weekend. :niceone:

Yeah W is one of the good ones eh.

[HornetBoy]

hey all sorry to change the subject but i just was curious if any of you do a daily commute (wanganui to palmy vice versa) as im seeing a big jump in the amount of bikes every morning on my way to palmy in particular a couple of sv's..

[Wasp27]

Yeah W is one of the good ones eh.

We all good up this neck of the woods..... eh John. We gonna see you at the track on Sunday? cheers W

[sarahtvet]

MENIE

Tried to get MEANIE but you can only have 5 letters on a bike

Whilst I remember, I can get 20% of any personalised plates for the next month so if anybody else wants one let me know and I will pm contact details for agent.


Looking forward to riding tonight, especially as it is such a great day:sunny:

[banditrider]

Whilst I remember, I can get 20% of any personalised plates for the next month so if anybody else wants one let me know and I will pm contact details for agent.



Ooooou. Interesting...

What sort of $ are we talking?

[sarahtvet]

Ooooou. Interesting...

What sort of $ are we talking?

whatever 20% is off $679
If the plate hasn't been allocated before then it is sold at a set price. I don't know if the 20% would apply to resales but they are usually much more expensive anyway.

look on www.plates.co.nz

have a play and if you find something let me know and I will make sure I pm Dave's details too you :yes:

[NZsarge]

We all good up this neck of the woods..... eh John. We gonna see you at the track on Sunday? cheers W

Shit mate....I doubt it some how, i'm all over the place like a fart in a bottle at the moment. Got a 850-900k ride over through the Naki tomorrow, but there are other plans afoot, maybe gonna duck off half way through that ride and shoot over to Gizzy yet! Make a two day ride of it. It's all up in the air at the moment though.....

[NZsarge]

Whilst I remember, I can get 20% of any personalised plates for the next month so if anybody else wants one let me know and I will pm contact details for agent.


Looking forward to riding tonight, especially as it is such a great day:sunny:

Caught up with Yod at Phil Turnbull's this morning, he was just picking his bike up after getting the new tyres on the RF so he should be good to go this afternoon. Enjoy your blast on a Hornet:niceone:

[Wasp27]

Shit mate....I doubt it some how, i'm all over the place like a fart in a bottle at the moment. Got a 850-900k ride over through the Naki tomorrow, but there are other plans afoot, maybe gonna duck off half way through that ride and shoot over to Gizzy yet! Make a two day ride of it. It's all up in the air at the moment though.....

When and for how long ya be in Gizzy.......are ya coming back this way or what?????? Cheers W

[banditrider]

Did I hear a whisper about a ride tonight?

[yod]

Did I hear a whisper about a ride tonight?

sarah just wanted to get a warm-up on the hornet before tomorrows ride and i wanted to start scrubbing in the new rubber so were just going for a quick pootle after work...probably wont be far or fast

at this stage we're meeting at anza around 5 if you can get there?

[banditrider]

sarah just wanted to get a warm-up on the hornet before tomorrows ride and i wanted to start scrubbing in the new rubber so were just going for a quick pootle after work...probably wont be far or fast
at this stage we're meeting at anza around 5 if you can get there?

Might have to skip it. There's a slim possibility that I may make it tomorrow though. Would only be going as far as Hawera and then turning off up to Inglewood. Still playing it by ear though.

Great night for a blat!

[yod]

Might have to skip it. There's a slim possibility that I may make it tomorrow though. Would only be going as far as Hawera and then turning off up to Inglewood. Still playing it by ear though.

Great night for a blat!

yeah what a day, pity this wasnt the weekend!! still should be a nice evening meander tho

[banditrider]

yeah what a day, pity this wasnt the weekend!! still should be a nice evening meander tho

Yeah we've got it all wrong - the working week should be 2 days long with a 5 day weekend.

[NZsarge]

Yeah we've got it all wrong - the working week should be 2 days long with a 5 day weekend.

You can be leader of the country any day mate coz I like the sound of that!

[NZsarge]

Shit mate....I doubt it some how, i'm all over the place like a fart in a bottle at the moment. Got a 850-900k ride over through the Naki tomorrow, but there are other plans afoot, maybe gonna duck off half way through that ride and shoot over to Gizzy yet! Make a two day ride of it. It's all up in the air at the moment though.....

Not goin to the east cost, well at least not tomorrow anyway so i'll be in for the whole ride.

[NZsarge]

Wakey wakey!!!

[banditrider]

You can be leader of the country any day mate coz I like the sound of that!

Dunno if I'd be that great - I gave up a 4-on/4-off job for 5-on/2-off :(

[roger_doger]

Where's everyone? Don't tell me you all got abducted by aliens in backwoods Taranaki, for them to figure what these motor thingies are that we keep banging on about...

The last five pages everyone's talking about this amazing ride coming up yesterday, but Sun night - silence...

[banditrider]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1217562#post1217562

[cowboyz]

It was a good ride to. Be going back up there at the end of the holidays to drop girl back again. I might have to see how the money tree is holding up weather I go for a wander or just get up there and back.

[Meanie]

Thanks Bandit i was about to do the same thing
Hey Roger, Youll need to keep an eye on the Meetings and events page and look for anything with Manawatu rides or Ashhurst rides, sometimes someone will post another thread We got a trip to Gisbourne planned soon you maybe keen on
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-10&c=0

[chanceyy]

Yup copied across - cause i can :D

well simply awesome ride today

after promising 86 choccy cake if he got his ass outta bed this morning to join english & I at manfeild .. & a few hours later (not organised that boy :bleh:) Sarah & Al finally made an appearance. Watched some great racing & caught up with a few of the kbers before we decided a quick flick on my new playground would be a great way to end the day :niceone:.. as we gassed up the hawkes Bay crowd also came through so decided to hook up to Ashhurst .. Mstrs & Tart decided to head off ahead .. so with myself in the lead (just for a change ) robertydog, gixxer 4eva, wasp27 & donna, 86 2 up with sarah, english .. hmm & I think I am missing someone else .. off we stormed .. caught up with Mstrs & just tucked in behind him .. at Ashhurst lots of toots & waves as we seperated ..:clap:

86 with english hot on his heels disappeared into the distance over the saddle .. well perfect time to practice some of sugi's lesson .. so slowed down & decided to play :scooter:

hooked up again on the main road .. quick stop for refreshments & off through Ballance & the track .. OMG Betsy in the lead again :gob:.. now getting ones Mojo back after a bin or ... well damn sugi has hmm taught me well used the whole road & glad there were no boy racers on the wrong side of the road today:angry2:.. & it felt blardy fantastic :D.. English & 86 can give their perspective but from my grin .. well that said it all .. took it fairly easy on the eastern side of the track but coming down the western side .. well lets just say thats the fastest i have ever cornered or gone & it felt just damn awesome ...

after saying our goodbyes even had a spirited ride back to shannon ..fed the horses & shot off to Levin for dinner ..

just need to practice some more twistie stuff .. but figure with daylight savings starting the block will get a bit more practice .. then there is dogs playground with grit on corners .. that will be the next practice ground ..

[Bonez]

Keep the practice up girl.

[chanceyy]

Keep the practice up girl.

cheers bonez ... with daylight saving around the corner will be out & about every other day riding this new block .. may drag one or two other "senior" riders out for a bit of company & practice :yes:

[Mumbles]

just need to practice some more twistie stuff .. but figure with daylight savings starting the block will get a bit more practice .. then there is dogs playground with grit on corners .. that will be the next practice ground ..

What about the Para Para's for a nice 50k wind up? then back again for some fun? did it on the way to Cold Kiwi this year and it was great, would be more fun without all the stuff on the bike too

Saw you guys at the racing today but was unable to get out of the stables to say hi, one to many "hiccups" from the guys I was with, every time i was going to come over something else went wrong, nice to be needed though

[chanceyy]

What about the Para Para's for a nice 50k wind up? then back again for some fun? did it on the way to Cold Kiwi this year and it was great, would be more fun without all the stuff on the bike too

Saw you guys at the racing today but was unable to get out of the stables to say hi, one to many "hiccups" from the guys I was with, every time i was going to come over something else went wrong, nice to be needed though

hey ya mumbles thought that was you .. :lol: hmm para para might be a weekend ride .. the quick flick is like a hour or so ride after work in the evenings .. be riding the horses soon too so will be pressed for time :yes:

[Bonez]

cheers bonez ... with daylight saving around the corner will be out & about every other day riding this new block .. may drag one or two other "senior" riders out for a bit of company & practice :yes:Cool. I'm normally home by 4pm. Might even be able to drag Connie out pillion. Doug the chap I ride with who has the Pantah 500 would probably be keen as well.

[chanceyy]

Cool. I'm normally home by 4pm. Might even be able to drag Connie out pillion. Doug the chap I ride with who has the Pantah 500 would probably be keen as well.

Awesome .. :D .. would be great to catch up with Connie again too :yes:

English & Sarah will be keen for some practice too :msn-wink:

[roger_doger]

Thanks Bandit i was about to do the same thing
Hey Roger, Youll need to keep an eye on the Meetings and events page and look for anything with Manawatu rides or Ashhurst rides, sometimes someone will post another thread We got a trip to Gisbourne planned soon you maybe keen on
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-10&c=0

Ta Meanie, yeah I'm a bit of a KB flirter I'm afraid, just poke my head in, say a few nice things then I'm off again.

I will keep an eye on the Gissy thread though, cheers for the heads up. I employ Yod as my full time KB (and trademe) informant, but I might have to give him a paycut!

[Meanie]

Ta Meanie, yeah I'm a bit of a KB flirter I'm afraid, just poke my head in, say a few nice things then I'm off again.

I will keep an eye on the Gissy thread though, cheers for the heads up. I employ Yod as my full time KB (and trademe) informant, but I might have to give him a paycut!

Sack him, show no mercy :rofl:

[86GSXR]

Yep, I'm taking Sarah up to the big AK on Friday morning. Stopping in Turangi on the way to see if I can find some stuff that I'll need for the big trips and stopping there on the way back to pick up those things when I'm one up again.

Not so organised as to actually give a departure time yet but it won't be too late. Gotta leave time for a couple of latte stops eh lol :cool:

If anyone wants to come along for some or all of the way then feel free to sign up. But being Friday I'm not expecting too much. Just hope the weather holds!

[cowboyz]

weather looks better for friday than it is now. wont be doing the alkd trip but could meet up somewhere on your way back. Yod is talking about a napier taupo run....... who knows.

[86GSXR]

Sounds good :yes: Be great to see some of youse, let's play it by ear and see how we go then. We'll keep in touch on it. May leave the organised ride for Gizzy :rockon:

[yod]

weather looks better for friday than it is now. wont be doing the alkd trip but could meet up somewhere on your way back. Yod is talking about a napier taupo run....... who knows.


Sounds good :yes: Be great to see some of youse, let's play it by ear and see how we go then. We'll keep in touch on it. May leave the organised ride for Gizzy :rockon:

never done the napier taupo road on two wheels so looking forward to it

[NZsarge]

never done the napier taupo road on two wheels so looking forward to it

It's a pretty good ride i reckon, takes considerable restraint not to let the speed creep up though.:innocent::rolleyes:

[banditrider]

It's a pretty good ride i reckon, takes considerable restraint not to let the speed creep up though.:innocent::rolleyes:

You said it! Great bit of road. Always reckoned that it should be shut to traffic one day so that us bikers could have one decent blast over it. I'm picking less than 40mins...:first:

[yod]

It's a pretty good ride i reckon, takes considerable restraint not to let the speed creep up though.:innocent::rolleyes:

ah but you know I dont have that problem...I never break the speed limit....

[NZsarge]

You said it! Great bit of road. Always reckoned that it should be shut to traffic one day so that us bikers could have one decent blast over it. I'm picking less than 40mins...:first:

Are you talking Taupo to Napier ?

[NZsarge]

ah but you know I dont have that problem...I never break the speed limit....

A huh ....mmmm....yeah.....:shifty::lol:

[banditrider]

Are you talking Taupo to Napier ?

No Napier to Taupo.

[chanceyy]

woo hoo I see mrs cowboyz has joined :banana: woo hoo

now all we need is mrs meanie to join too ... :lol:

[banditrider]

Are you talking Taupo to Napier ?

BTW: I'm pulling ya leg. There is all these stories about 60mins corner to corner etc etc. I still reckon a guy on a GSX-R1000 or something could cut it out pretty damn quick.

[NZsarge]

No Napier to Taupo.

phew...hard to say, 40 mins is a big call. how far is it?

[NZsarge]

BTW: I'm pulling ya leg. There is all these stories about 60mins corner to corner etc etc. I still reckon a guy on a GSX-R1000 or something could cut it out pretty damn quick.

Cut it out....an R1...black one please:D

[banditrider]

phew...hard to say, 40 mins is a big call. how far is it?

90 miles = 135mph. Need an IOM specialist!

Mate of mine did it today - pretty sure he didn't manage that on his Bandit.

[cowboyz]

never done the napier taupo road on two wheels so looking forward to it
were you not with us when we did it in the rain?

woo hoo I see mrs cowboyz has joined :banana: woo hoo

now all we need is mrs meanie to join too ... :lol:
dont get too excited. Only signed up cause she found the arcade and I didnt want her playing it on my name.

BTW: I'm pulling ya leg. There is all these stories about 60mins corner to corner etc etc. I still reckon a guy on a GSX-R1000 or something could cut it out pretty damn quick.
If you could guarentee no cops and traffic then it would be all on. There is some fairly tight stuff in the middle there so the sweepers would have to be pushing it. Worth a crack you reckon?