Manawatu Rant n Rave

[cowboyz]

thought we saw you out there. the usual talk shit/ride ratio was as expected. 250km in 7 hours. Not too bad. Uploading pics now. Good day out.

[cowboyz]

that it was. road to wimbilton was dodgey as ever but just got better and better after that. Even found a few propects for 86 on the way (meanie has the photos.)

[banditrider]

thought we saw you out there. the usual talk shit/ride radio was as expected. 250km in 7 hours. Not too bad. Uploading pics now. Good day out.

Where didn't I see you - Pongaroa?

[NZsarge]

Hey Meanie, where the hell is that thread you started on the four point rally? I'm buggered if I can bloody find it, bloody useless search function! :baby:

[NZsarge]

Where didn't I see you - Pongaroa?
I did'nt see you at Porongahau either...:lol:

[NZsarge]

So 86, you doing the four points?

[cowboyz]

somewhere over the rainbow. were you 2up? I thought it was you but you were off in the distance a bit. Somewhere down SH2.

[banditrider]

I did'nt see you at Porongahau either...:lol:


somewhere over the rainbow. were you 2up? I thought it was you but you were off in the distance a bit. Somewhere down SH2.

Sounds like it wasn't me - I was one-up and didn't get to Porogahau. I might even have stopped if I'd seen you mob. Did see a bunch of bikes at Pongaroa but didn't recognise any faces/bikes.

[NZsarge]

Yeah, we saw a couple of Concours today.

[banditrider]

Yeah, we saw a couple of Concours today.

Nice aren't they? :devil2: Great day for it - didn't even mind the wet roads and the downpoor we went through at one stage.

[86GSXR]

that it was. road to wimbilton was dodgey as ever but just got better and better after that. Even found a few propects for 86 on the way (meanie has the photos.)

Cheers! Sounds like a good day. Just checked your pics - some nice looking machinary out there by the looks! Hmmm, and two Tigers I believe as well. How did they look on the move? Just got back from ANZA with Chanceyy where we checked out their blue demo. It wasn't on the road just yet, but I'll be testing it very soon! Got some gloves on special, Sandra demonstating some particulary good colour coordination in Daytona Gold!

The blue beast is finished looks MINT! Just have to get up there and get it back now. Prob next weekend! :rockon:


So 86, you doing the four points?

Definitely keen at this point Sarge, been talking to Lance and sounds like there may be time for a couple of rest stops if we're good lol. Otherwise it's steady as she goes, no problems :yes:

[NZsarge]

Nice aren't they? :devil2: Great day for it - didn't even mind the wet roads and the downpoor we went through at one stage.
:Oi: That was'nt a compliment! be yeah alright then they are nice bikes.....does that mean you'll let me use yours for the four points now?





Definitely keen at this point Sarge, been talking to Lance and sounds like there may be time for a couple of rest stops if we're good lol. Otherwise it's steady as she goes, no problems :yes:

I'm gonna sign up and if for some reason I can't/don't want to do it it's only $30, you should do the same mate.

[banditrider]

:Oi: That was'nt a compliment! be yeah alright then they are nice bikes.....does that mean you'll let me use yours for the four points now?


Oil will still be warm from the GC...

[yod]

250km in 7 hours.


we are legend

[sinfull]

somewhere over the rainbow. were you 2up? I thought it was you but you were off in the distance a bit. Somewhere down SH2.
Thought the same as we came out onto the highway onto SH1 in Otaki ! Seen this bandit on a concours wearing a yellow vest and though damb i know that bike lol and Sandra recons the trumpies a breaders !

[yod]

farkin mint day out...seemed to find a bit of my mo here and some jo there which was nice

wimbledon to waipuk was a blast....been too long since we had a good run like that, cheers all

[chanceyy]

Just got back from ANZA with Chanceyy where we checked out their blue demo. It wasn't on the road just yet, but I'll be testing it very soon! Got some gloves on special, Sandra demonstating some particulary good colour coordination in Daytona Gold!



hmm :scratch: I have decided they are mini indicators on the pinky fingers with all black gear & bike thats wot they are :laugh:

great afternoon thanks 86 .. methinks your a bad influence though :nya:


yes the tiger looked good :clap:

[cowboyz]

Nice aren't they? :devil2: Great day for it - didn't even mind the wet roads and the downpoor we went through at one stage.


Really, we had mint weather. Not a single drop of rain and even a few beads of sweat forming in the 20+ tempertures at lunch. Fucking mint.


Definitely keen at this point Sarge, been talking to Lance and sounds like there may be time for a couple of rest stops if we're good lol. Otherwise it's steady as she goes, no problems :yes:

Commandment 11. (you should have kept reading after 10)
Thou shall not stop.

[cowboyz]

it was fun. pics didnt turn out quite how I hoped they would but hey.

[yod]

damn right....really enjoyed it

knee got quite sore again which surprised me a bit but ahwell....

edit: will upload a few pics shortly

[Horse]

Looks like a good day out, that M109 trike looks nice. And a very impressive paintjob on the GSX.

Think I rode past the Yods outside Cafe Cuba as I popped in to work to drop something off, before wandering down to Welly to catch up with a friend. Bit damp on this side of the hills until I hit Otaki. Took the twistiest route south, because I hadn't done it in about 18 years and had plenty of time to spare. Probably happy to leave it at least that long again. :) Just a bit too narrow.

Was going to come back via the Wairarapa, but spent too long nattering in Wgtn and ran out of time. Enjoyed the mild weather until Levin, when the temperature plummeted as the sun went down. Fark!

[sinfull]

it was fun. pics didnt turn out quite how I hoped they would but hey.
Nice to view mate !!


damn right....really enjoyed it

knee got quite sore again which surprised me a bit but ahwell....

edit: will upload a few pics shortly
Spose to touch down gently, not throw it over till the knee bounces back atcha ! lol Sounds like a good day !

I went out !!
:yes::yes::bye: 2 months 2 weeks 4 days 14 hrs to go !

[Horse]

Hey Meanie, where the hell is that thread you started on the four point rally? I'm buggered if I can bloody find it, bloody useless search function! :baby:

This is the one. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76423)

[Owl]

we are legend

Oh yeah!

Cheers for a good day out guys and gals! I arrived home about 4.30pm with plenty of daylight to spare.:woohoo: I gather everyone else got home safely?

[NZsarge]

Oil will still be warm from the GC...

Just make sure it's got fresh tyres and a full tank of gas will ya.....:whistle::dodge:

[NZsarge]

where the hell is that thread on the four points rally? I'm buggered if I can bloody find it, bloody useless search function! :baby:


This is the one. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76423)

Cheers mate. :niceone:

[banditrider]

Just make sure it's got fresh tyres and a full tank of gas will ya.....:whistle::dodge:

Can probably afford the tyres, not so sure about the gas...

[NZsarge]

Can probably afford the tyres, not so sure about the gas...

He he, umm, that's fast becoming no joke unfortunately....:oi-grr:

[cowboyz]

Just make sure it's got fresh tyres and a full tank of gas will ya.....:whistle::dodge:

surprised you didnt ask him to leave a few dollars in the glove box for coffees.....


He he, umm, that's fast becoming no joke unfortunately....:oi-grr:

yes, unfortunately fuel prices are just not funny anymore.

[cowboyz]

you got home near an hour before us! Never under estimate the time consuming properties of a wild bean latte........

[cowboyz]

who is that good looking guy in pic 1?

[banditrider]

Like the sunset pics :niceone:

[Monie]

250km in 7 hours. Not too bad. Good day out.


we are legend

who can beat that ah we are the best
how to do 250 ks in 7 hours :2thumbsup
thanks every one it was a good day

[86GSXR]

I'm gonna sign up and if for some reason I can't/don't want to do it it's only $30, you should do the same mate.

I thnk I will :niceone:


farkin mint day out...seemed to find a bit of my mo here and some jo there which was nice

wimbledon to waipuk was a blast....been too long since we had a good run like that, cheers all

Sigh, sounds like a good one. Really pleased to hear the old mo and jo are returning :2thumbsup


hmm :scratch: I have decided they are mini indicators on the pinky fingers with all black gear & bike thats wot they are :laugh:

great afternoon thanks 86 .. methinks your a bad influence though :nya:


yes the tiger looked good :clap:

It did didn't it. Felt good too - yummy. It's hard holding off :drool::sweatdrop

Mini indicators lol, hi viz gloves rock :laugh:


Really, we had mint weather. Not a single drop of rain and even a few beads of sweat forming in the 20+ tempertures at lunch. Fucking mint.



Commandment 11. (you should have kept reading after 10)
Thou shall not stop.

Ok then. I will look at the thread again.


Can probably afford the tyres, not so sure about the gas...


yes, unfortunately fuel prices are just not funny anymore.

It's frightening, bloody robbers!

[cowboyz]

Ok then. I will look at the thread again.




wasnt written in a thread. It was written in a stone.

Just do it. Take a few sick days (I feel a bug flying round kiwibiker about october) and get on the bike and ride.

[yod]

Really pleased to hear the old mo and jo are returning :2thumbsup

me too

no hurry tho

pootley pootle poo :scooter:

cheers ears:sunny:pity you guys couldn't make it

by the way, i think sarah has my and mrs yod's mobile numbers mixed up:laugh:

[yod]

who can beat that ah we are the best
how to do 250 ks in 7 hours :2thumbsup
thanks every one it was a good day

was awesome

nice to get out with you guys again:niceone:

and good to see ferris out there too...finally got that trumpy sorted

[cowboyz]

I must admit that Mr Mo and Miss Jo left a little late and took a while to catch up (unbelieveable considering how much fucking round we do and took us an hour and a half to leave). About Wimbilton they caught up and sat right on my shoulder for a run back to SH2. Magic surface that is.

[yod]

Think I rode past the Yods outside Cafe Cuba as I popped in to work to drop something off

yep, that was us

i thought you might have been heading for the ashhurst meeting point too

shame you couldnt make it....ripsnorter of a day out

:rockon:

[86GSXR]

wasnt written in a thread. It was written in a stone.

Just do it. Take a few sick days (I feel a bug flying round kiwibiker about october) and get on the bike and ride.

I see a sickday in the tea leaves :rockon:


me too

no hurry tho

pootley pootle poo :scooter:

cheers ears:sunny:pity you guys couldn't make it

by the way, i think sarah has my and mrs yod's mobile numbers mixed up:laugh:

Sounded good! Mind you, I did get to perve at what really needs to be given a good home :yes:

Righto, just mentioned that :mobile:

[yod]

Magic surface that is.

bloody oath

i was having a ball glued to the tail of the big red menie-mobile...our two bikes sound farkin mint together....especially gassing it out of a corner at 7 thou :devil2:

[Meanie]

And here i was thinking this was a post ride thread only and we had to keep chit chat to the talk shit forum. Oh well if you cant beat them
Awesome ride today, just what i needed to finish the week off

[86GSXR]

who is that good looking guy in pic 1?

Looks like one of the Village people........

Good day out by the looks.

[sinfull]

Be in pd next !!
Yada Yada Yada Its all you guys do, Talk about it lol
Ok Ok i'm jealous ! Thinking tinted visor after one fine day sheeesh !

[Meanie]

Hey Meanie, where the hell is that thread you started on the four point rally? I'm buggered if I can bloody find it, bloody useless search function! :baby:

I take it you found it Sarge



bloody oath

i was having a ball glued to the tail of the big red menie-mobile...our two bikes sound farkin mint together....especially gassing it out of a corner at 7 thou :devil2:

Was a bloody good bit of a run aye. Sounded like sterio

[Meanie]

My photos, Sorry the qualitys not too good, my son has been playing around with Monies camera and had changed all the settings
http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/WebberRide13July2008

[cowboyz]

nice ....................................... sheep

[sinfull]

So you guys had a baaaaaloody good day then ?

[Meanie]

So you guys had a baaaaaloody good day then ?

Yea.........did you see the cowboy had to get close and personal

[sinfull]

Yea.........did you see the cowboy had to get close and personal

Not till i had a second look !!! Was that farmer carrying a staff or a ukeleli ?

[cowboyz]

it did take a fair bit to get the sheep to walk past the concours. The last time they saw a vehicle that big it took their friends away to the works.

[yod]

:killingme

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to cowboyz again.

[cowboyz]

no comment on the new sig???

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Yod (the hero) again.

[Meanie]

it did take a fair bit to get the sheep to walk past the concours. The last time they saw a vehicle that big it took their friends away to the works.

You know they only took off when they saw your velcro gloves

[sinfull]

You know they only took off when they saw your velcro gloves

................

[yod]

no comment on the new sig???

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Yod (the hero) again.
you've finally given in to the dark side muahahahaha :devil2:


You know they only took off when they saw your velcro gloves

it was interesting how they all took off in the right direction once lance got behind them.....

[Meanie]

it was interesting how they all took off in the right direction once lance got behind them.....

And we were worried about Al

[Bren]

Not another disgusting avatar Sinfull, your lack of judgment on good taste astounds me daily!....mind you, who am I to speak...

[NZsarge]

it did take a fair bit to get the sheep to walk past the concours. The last time they saw a vehicle that big it took their friends away to the works.


:killingme

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to cowboyz again.

Yeah me too, that was of the chart!

[86GSXR]

And we were worried about Al

Lance taught me everything I know :wari:

[blacksheep]

i can see that being quoted somewhere in the not to distant future!

[cowboyz]

Lance taught me everything I know :wari:


I had nothing to do with the chicken! Nothing I tell ya!!!


i can see that being quoted somewhere in the not to distant future!

"mis-quoted" I am sure you meant to say. This is kiwibiker after all..

[chanceyy]

And we were worried about Al


Lance taught me everything I know :wari:

hmmm well I would not be too worried about sheep.... its those young good looking sexy beasts with the massively expressive brown eyes that were making him decidely week at the knees yesterday .... & man did they come running... with those come hither eyes ... it could have been trouble ... :laugh:

lance prob taught him that too ... :whistle:

[cowboyz]

hmmm well I would not be too worried about sheep.... its those young good looking sexy beasts with the massively expressive brown eyes that were making him decidely week at the knees yesterday .... & man did they come running... with those come hither eyes ... it could have been trouble ... :laugh:

lance prob taught him that too ... :whistle:

oh behalf of the entire kiwibiker membership.........

What????????????????

[chanceyy]

oh behalf of the entire kiwibiker membership.........

What????????????????

:whistle: will let Al fill you in ...;) or leave you guessing ... although Al did mention your experience with this behavior on previous occassions :killingme

[Bren]

hmmm well I would not be too worried about sheep.... its those young good looking sexy beasts with the massively expressive brown eyes that were making him decidely week at the knees yesterday .... & man did they come running... with those come hither eyes ... it could have been trouble ... :laugh:

lance prob taught him that too ... :whistle:


I get the feeling you are talking of bovines there.....

[86GSXR]

Hey! Enough of me, what did YOU think of my performance :p

[sinfull]

Hey! Enough of me, what did YOU think of my performance :p

Do they all have names Al ? Or do they just all come running when you call, here suck suck sucky

[Bren]

Do they all have names Al ? Or do they just all come running when you call, here suck suck sucky

now i KNOW it must be cows....good old sookies..always adorable!

[Monie]

now i KNOW it must be cows....good old sookies..always adorable!

sheep are white cows are black and white there is a difference ask Al

[cowboyz]

sheep are white cows. Ask Al

huh????????????????

[Bren]

sheep are white cows are black and white there is a difference ask Al

thats where you are wrong...
some cows are black and white, mainly Holstein Fresians
some cows are brown....jersey is a brown breed
some cows are red and white...Ayrshire
some are pure black...Angus
some cows are called blue but are really something else...Blue Belgian
and some cows are plain blonde....Blonde D'aquataine

[Bren]

oh....not all sheep are white...aint ya "herd" of black sheep????

[86GSXR]

Do they all have names Al ? Or do they just all come running when you call, here suck suck sucky

Sounds like you know all about it there Bill. Bet you wish you had a quadbike sometimes eh - mooooo :lol:


sheep are white cows are black and white there is a difference ask Al


huh????????????????

Exactly!


thats where you are wrong...
some cows are black and white, mainly Holstein Fresians
some cows are brown....jersey is a brown breed
some cows are red and white...Ayrshire
some are pure black...Angus
some cows are called blue but are really something else...Blue Belgian
and some cows are plain blonde....Blonde D'aquataine

Nice cows :oi-grr:

[sinfull]

Sounds like you know all about it there Bill. Bet you wish you had a quadbike sometimes eh - mooooo :lol:
:

Yep well we did wean quite a number of sookies when life was just all down an dirty on the farm !
Do miss the lifestyle to be honest (not the headbuts in the nads while ya trying to get the others to feed, or the mortgage lol)

[Meanie]

OMG i am surrounded by a bunch of farmyard fettished bike riders :shit:

[chanceyy]

I get the feeling you are talking of bovines there.....

correct


Hey! Enough of me, what did YOU think of my performance :p

was stunned .. you get out of the truck and the sheer animal magnetism had them running towards you .. wonder wot aftershave you had on .. :scratch:



Do they all have names Al ? Or do they just all come running when you call, here suck suck sucky

hmmm I will not tell you wot he was calling them :whistle: & besides they were young slim and damn attractive ...


sheep are white cows are black and white there is a difference ask Al


ahh but there was only a couple of black & white these ones were cute brown ones with the gorgeous eyes ..




Nice cows :drool:

yes you were quite smitten .. but now Al knows which ones were jersey, which ones were fresians and then the ones that were a bit of both ...

[Owl]

Hey Meanie, you got a name or code for that BMW colour on your bike? I'm curious to see what's in it!

[sinfull]

OMG i am surrounded by a bunch of farmyard fettished bike riders :shit:
Well ya aint riden till ya been on the back of a steer in full flight !
Never forget the pet kune knocking me flat one day and just as a mate was driving up the drive ! The down and dirty jokes were in full form for a while there !

[rottiguy]

well baaaaaa
can ya tell who the daddy is ? no not Al or Cowboyz, they haven't been to my place yet :)
oh and lambs are 5 days old

[chanceyy]

well baaaaaa
can ya tell who the daddy is ? no not Al or Cowboyz, they haven't been to my place yet :)
oh and lambs are 5 days old

:slap: geeezzzz colin ya better be careful they will be visiting soon .. fresh baaaaaabaraaaaaaaaa's to be had . :laugh:

[rottiguy]

Hey they are a bit young, not even weaned yet, although they might like them young, I prefer them with mint sauce :)
Although if I don't dress them slutty maybe they wont be too keen


:slap: geeezzzz colin ya better be careful they will be visiting soon .. fresh baaaaaabaraaaaaaaaa's to be had . :laugh:

[86GSXR]

This thread is just sick, sick, sick. Pass me another weaner, this one's split.

[chanceyy]

This thread is just sick, sick, sick. Pass me another weaner, this one's split.

yeah but I can see you :laugh: from here :yes:

[rottiguy]

you definitely should see a doctor if ya split ya weaner :shutup:


This thread is just sick, sick, sick. Pass me another weaner, this one's split.

[yod]

This thread is just sick, sick, sick. Pass me another weaner, this one's split.

would you like some sellotape with that?

[Capinure]

hey sorry for the late reply guys and girls.

Story was my mate was heading home (Ohau)and following a cop and the cop in front of him pulled to the left and so he thought he was getting pulled up for something but then the cop pulled out to do u-turn and unfortunalty WHAM! Mates alguds but sadly his new FZR 750 he got went all the way to Taranaki is pretty F**ked we went to se it a couple of days ago and the forks are bent, wheel buckled and fairings look nasty!

(The Accident happen near the Loaded Hog Brewery)

Cops have been in contact but hes not sure what to expect in terms of the cops paying him for the bike and stuff.

Any words of advice from the Kb team?

[Bren]

would you like some sellotape with that?

Nah, ya got it wrong....surely ya know the code...
If it is movin and its not supposed to move ya use Duct Tape,
If it aint movin and its s'posed to move ya use CRC!

[rottiguy]

Thought ya just used CRC on mice to stop the squeak :)


Nah, ya got it wrong....surely ya know the code...
If it is movin and its not supposed to move ya use Duct Tape,
If it aint movin and its s'posed to move ya use CRC!

[chanceyy]

hey sorry for the late reply guys and girls.

Story was my mate was heading home (Ohau)and following a cop and the cop in front of him pulled to the left and so he thought he was getting pulled up for something but then the cop pulled out to do u-turn and unfortunalty WHAM! Mates alguds but sadly his new FZR 750 he got went all the way to Taranaki is pretty F**ked we went to se it a couple of days ago and the forks are bent, wheel buckled and fairings look nasty!

(The Accident happen near the Loaded Hog Brewery)

Cops have been in contact but hes not sure what to expect in terms of the cops paying him for the bike and stuff.

Any words of advice from the Kb team?

Glad your mate is ok .. hmm now thats one crap of an area to be making a u turn .. if its on the left heading towards levin I thought there was yellow lines on the side of the road indicating no stopping etc ..

I guess it depends if your mate was insured and the insurance company will go to bat on his behalf

[rottiguy]

If that's what happened the cops will have to pay all costs, good chance they might say he ( the cop ) didn't pull to the left before he did a U turn then it might be his word Vs the cop. Of course where the impact point on the cop car should tell the story.


hey sorry for the late reply guys and girls.

Story was my mate was heading home (Ohau)and following a cop and the cop in front of him pulled to the left and so he thought he was getting pulled up for something but then the cop pulled out to do u-turn and unfortunalty WHAM! Mates alguds but sadly his new FZR 750 he got went all the way to Taranaki is pretty F**ked we went to se it a couple of days ago and the forks are bent, wheel buckled and fairings look nasty!

(The Accident happen near the Loaded Hog Brewery)

Cops have been in contact but hes not sure what to expect in terms of the cops paying him for the bike and stuff.

Any words of advice from the Kb team?

[cowboyz]

I would be having discussions with the officier at hand. Ignore the fact that it is the police. He is liable just like anyone else would be. Keep on at them about it. I hope your mate reported the incident to the local police dept and got a report written. Dont let the officier at fault control any of the paperwork. That is a conflict of interest and dont take no for an answer.

[86GSXR]

Yep, that's definitely careless use of a motor vehicle as far as the cop was concerned. Failing to clear the area and all that. I'd pick (hope) that the cops do the right thing and put it right.

[Meanie]

Hey Meanie, you got a name or code for that BMW colour on your bike? I'm curious to see what's in it!

Ill have a chat to the painter and find out what it was

[Owl]

Ill have a chat to the painter and find out what it was

Good on ya!:niceone:

[sinfull]

will actually wax my chain correctly now too :lol:


Wax ya chain ?? hehe awww true they prolly do need a bit of that now and then aye !

[Owl]

I have been waxing it .. but not correctly :bleh: ...

Let me guess..................Cold?

[chanceyy]

Let me guess..................Cold?

:nono: .. guess again :whistle: I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..




gawd that sounds so dodgy .. :laugh: .. talking about the chain still uh huh really :clap:

[Owl]

:nono: .. guess again :whistle: I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..




gawd that sounds so dodgy .. :laugh: .. talking about the chain still uh huh really :clap:

I don't think I want to guess anymore! :no:

[chanceyy]

I don't think I want to guess anymore! :no:

:rofl: well can not say I blame you actually ...



However we learned that depending if you are using chain wax or oil the correct way/place to apply it :niceone:

[cowboyz]

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

[sinfull]

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

And i thought i had problems lol but know what ya mean with what ya saying but in saying that i mean does absolutely drowning it in wax work !

Used to do me chains in Enzis compound (had a few large tins of it) Thick as candle wax it was ! Heat it up over a bunson burner till the grease melts (Real low temp to melt) and dunk the chain in hang it over the tin to drip and once it cooled whack it back on the bike ! Had a little bit of splatter but not serious enought to be a danger !
But of course i'm lazy now and a spray can of wax does it for me !

[mowgli]

:nono: .. guess again :whistle: I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

I'll bet you were only waxing one side of the chain :nono:

Here's how I do it.

I cut a 6" long, chain-wide slot in a cardboard box flap. With the bike on a paddock stand, slip the cardboard slot over the rear of the rear sprocket and trim the flap so that it isn't rubbing the tire. Spray the outside of the chain as it passes the slot while spinning the wheel.

Next use the other end of the cardboard flap and stick it behind the chain, below the swing arm and in front of the tire. Again spin the wheel while spraying the inside of the chain from above.

The purpose of the cardboard flap is to prevent over spray contaminating or otherwise dirtying the bike (esp tires). I tuck the cardboard flap in the side of the garage for next time and replace when it gets too floppy or too dirty.

Thanks to BuckBuckNo1 (where is Guy these days?) for providing me with the beer box idea that lead to this method.

[mowgli]

Used to do me chains in Enzis compound (had a few large tins of it) Thick as candle wax it was ! Heat it up over a bunson burner till the grease melts (Real low temp to melt) and dunk the chain in hang it over the tin to drip and once it cooled whack it back on the bike !
I used to do the same thing with my trail bike only I used chassis grease. I've never gone to that much trouble with a road bike though. Married now with kids = less time on my hands .... let's face it I'm growing older and lazier.

[sinfull]

I used to do the same thing with my trail bike only I used chassis grease. I've never gone to that much trouble with a road bike though. Married now with kids = less time on my hands .... let's face it I'm growing older and lazier.

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?
Had one disintegrate on my sporty once, three pieces grrrr ! Lucky i found me a friendly cocky in the back blocks of ekatahuna who found a few joining links from his mates and spot welded it back together for me lol Number eight wired me home via napier where i grabbed another O ring chain off the 61 (no shops open during xmas period)
Was a bad ride that one lol mrs and i went away for a week mmm chain, then weather packed in going up east cape, we got washed out of the tent, so cut accross to the west and it packed in there too ! spent two nights freezing and thought screw it and did a 5 hour dash home, onle to get a dangerous ticket in the mail ! (some cop in a booze ambo saw an overtake and took offence) Had to plead not guilty to get it dropped to careless !

[mowgli]

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?

Grab a link near the back of the rear sprocket and try to pull it off the sprocket. If the chain lifts more than a few mm then either it's stretched or the sprocket is getting worn. In my experience chain life depends almost entirely on how well you look after them. Trail riding is very dirty hence the extreme measures taken to service the chain.

[chanceyy]

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

if your using chain lube yes .. if your using wax no :laugh:


She does'nt read here.:lol:

Maybe I should log out on the pooter at home.........:dodge:

that might be wise or the :bash: might be coming your way :Oops:


I'll bet you were only waxing one side of the chain :nono:


nope was waxing both sides .. just not in the correct place ... :blip:

[chanceyy]

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?


there should be 15-20mm of slack play although some of the dirt/ adventure bikes may have slightly more due to amount of travel in the swingarm, & replacing the sprocket & chains depends on how well you look after them & if the rubber perishes between the o links. Some bikes will get approx 8,000ks while others will get 15,000 fitting & using a scott oiler will increase the durability of your chain


does it sound like I learned something :scratch:

[sinfull]

there should be 15-20mm of slack play although some of the dirt/ adventure bikes may have slightly more due to amount of travel in the swingarm, & replacing the sprocket & chains depends on how well you look after them & if the rubber perishes between the o links. Some bikes will get approx 8,000ks while others will get 15,000 fitting & using a scott oiler will increase the durability of your chain


does it sound like I learned something :scratch:
Jesus so i am pushing the boundaries at 25 k mmmm thank god that bikes being sold/traded lol sounds like its due for money to be spent on it !yuckkkkkk

[sinfull]

if your using chain lube yes .. if your using wax no :laugh:


nope was waxing both sides .. just not in the correct place ... :blip:

Dont ya hate hold outs !!!!

[mowgli]

nope was waxing both sides .. just not in the correct place ... :blip:

Okay so you must have been waxing the centre link and not the o-rings either side of it ???

[chanceyy]

Dont ya hate hold outs !!!!

:whistle: :shake:


Okay so you must have been waxing the centre link and not the o-rings either side of it ???
Wrong again .. I was waxing ok .. covering all the bits but was doing it in the wrong place ..

oil on top of bottom chain just in front of rear wheel ..

wax on top chain (on the top) by the start of the rear wheel (of course after you have ridden bike for about 10 mins to heat the chain up .. I do this after I have finished riding

[Monie]

at long last i have finally read it is the chain we are waxing shit i was being to think of other things to wax... [shit i will just get my mind out of the gutter]

[Monie]

this is the dinner and drinks thread how did u lot get on to waxing .. go and talk on the crap thread lololololololol

[blacksheep]

this is the dinner and drinks thread how did u lot get on to waxing .. go and talk on the crap thread lololololololol

yeah sandra,i hope you are moving these off topic posts(of YOURS):spanking:

[Monie]

its good to stir ah only kidding am board well i see everyone is at work and doing something .....

[Monie]

thats where you are wrong...
some cows are black and white, mainly Holstein Fresians
some cows are brown....jersey is a brown breed
some cows are red and white...Ayrshire
some are pure black...Angus
some cows are called blue but are really something else...Blue Belgian
and some cows are plain blonde....Blonde D'aquataine


I new it as soon as i posted you had to come back with that smart ass :moon:
lol

[chanceyy]

yeah sandra,i hope you are moving these off topic posts(of YOURS):spanking:

yeah its a terrible habit i have .. put will move it later when I move the rest of the crap around .. hey its my thread so its all good :nya:



its good to stir ah only kidding am board well i see everyone is at work and doing something .....

absolutley monie, life would be far to boring if we did not have something to stir about :yes: and at work on my breaks only ..

[Owl]

there should be 15-20mm of slack play although some of the dirt/ adventure bikes may have slightly more due to amount of travel in the swingarm, & replacing the sprocket & chains depends on how well you look after them & if the rubber perishes between the o links. Some bikes will get approx 8,000ks while others will get 15,000 fitting & using a scott oiler will increase the durability of your chain


does it sound like I learned something :scratch:

Mmmmmm, 15-20mm doesn't sound like nearly enough chanceyy and I'm wondering if that's measured with rider on the bike. Mine's specified at 35-40mm and I'll be expecting to get at least 25-30,000k out of it.

[Owl]

this is the dinner and drinks thread how did u lot get on to waxing .. go and talk on the crap thread lololololololol

:Oops: Sorry Monie!

[sinfull]

Mmmmmm, 15-20mm doesn't sound like nearly enough chanceyy and I'm wondering if that's measured with rider on the bike. Mine's specified at 35-40mm and I'll be expecting to get at least 25-30,000k out of it.

Ya missed the point of the womens only night ferris !!!
Leave ya hubby at home girls we'll see ya right !
Now don't listen to them guys Were the ones who sell ya these bits aye ? Ok so we know best !!
Tighten ya chain like to 15 ml of slack ! Whats that ? Your hubby says 25 ml haha its ok dear, it will stretch out to 25 ml pretty quick !
Now where were we b4 hubbies influence reared its ugly head from THAT lady awww yeah the chain, now this should (just to be safe) be chainged (pun) at around 8000k If yr a nanna (now we dont have any here do we?) ya might get 15 out of it but ya sprokets will be worn buy then too !!! Right No questions from THAT lady ? good ! Moving on to tyre wear ! Now you know them lil pips of rubber that ......

P/T

[NZsarge]

Question: What is the best solvent/cleaner to clean off the dirt and oils of paint without stripping off the wax?
I have some clear cover to put on the tail section of the bike and some wheel strips i'd like to get on as well.


Cheers in advance....

[sinfull]

Question: What is the best solvent/cleaner to clean off the dirt and oils of paint without stripping off the wax?
I have some clear cover to put on the tail section of the bike and some wheel strips i'd like to get on as well.


Cheers in advance....
Have to be elbow Sarge spit an elbow ! would say crc but ya dont want that on there if ya wann stick to it !

[Owl]

Question: What is the best solvent/cleaner to clean off the dirt and oils of paint without stripping off the wax?
I have some clear cover to put on the tail section of the bike and some wheel strips i'd like to get on as well.


Cheers in advance....

Ummmmm, if you're trying to stick something to paint work, the last thing you want left behind is wax! :gob:

[NZsarge]

Ummmmm, if you're trying to stick something to paint work, the last thing you want left behind is wax! :gob:

Ok, do tell then.....
How is one to put on clear cover film without it looking mingey underneath? (Mind you I think i'm already too late as far as the tail section is concerned, i've left it a bit late I fear).

[Owl]

Wax & grease remover, Prepsol or Isopropyl alcohol should remove any contaminants. As for putting that clear film on, Slydesigns would be the man to talk to. I'm just really good at getting that crap off!!!:banana:

[NZsarge]

Wax & grease remover, Prepsol or Isopropyl alcohol should remove any contaminants. As for putting that clear film on, Slydesigns would be the man to talk to. I'm just really good at getting that crap off!!!:banana:

Speaking of Sly, he been absent for a fair while.

[Owl]

Speaking of Sly, he been absent for a fair while.

Yeah, I sent him a PM but haven't had a reply. Sort of dissappeared after his mishap?

[Meanie]

Yeah, I sent him a PM but haven't had a reply. Sort of dissappeared after his mishap?

What mishap ?

[Owl]

What mishap ?


Hit a bike last night in my car.

not good.

1400 Suzuki GSX 05

Rider is fine, bike is bent, cars only minor damaged. PT's has the bike now. Thank god for leathers, helmets, PT's recovery ute, PT's for helping, bike loving cops, overly nice rider/victim and mostly INSURANCE!

Always been GETTING hit, never actually DOING the hitting until now. I know the feeling of sickness and guilt now.

This one Meanie!

[86GSXR]

Just leavin to pick up the blue beast, guess who's going to get wet!

[NZsarge]

Sad I know, looking this far ahead to the next ride but however, long range forecast is looking ok for next weekend, sunday is probably the better option at this point. Anyone have any ideas?
Here's a couple of thoughts:
1. Loop from Manawatu through the usual route to Masterton then over the Taka's etc back up the west coast.
2. Usual route through to Masterton then out Castle Point and back.

Can anyone tell i'm bored! :rolleyes:

[blacksheep]

Question: What is the best solvent/cleaner to clean off the dirt and oils of paint without stripping off the wax?
I have some clear cover to put on the tail section of the bike and some wheel strips i'd like to get on as well.


Cheers in advance....

have put some wheel strips on mine,$12nz inc post,have a look on profile pic:niceone:

[Meanie]

5.14 and its still raining, hope you had a safe one

[Meanie]

have put some wheel strips on mine,$12nz inc post,have a look on profile pic:niceone:

Nice......... the green certainly stands out

[NZsarge]

have put some wheel strips on mine,$12nz inc post,have a look on profile pic:niceone:
Yeah mate, looks good.

[NZsarge]

Nice......... the green certainly stands out

Only a matter of time until Cowboyz has some on his bike. :lol: Surprised he does'nt already.

[banditrider]

Writing from Napier. Wet roads all the way up and finally starting raining properly at Fernhill. Rear tyre still hanging in there but booked in for new ones next week.

[yod]

ugh

wet almost the whole way back from Tauranga - we were in the car tho so no probs

had a episode like you Meanie, idiot boy-racer speeding across the desert road, caught up with him halfway between Waiouru and Taihape with the red and blues flashing behind him

beeped and waved of course

[NZsarge]

Writing from Napier. Wet roads all the way up and finally starting raining properly at Fernhill. Rear tyre still hanging in there but booked in for new ones next week.

Steady as she goes then dude.

[banditrider]

Steady as she goes then dude.

You're not wrong. Surprised how good it still is in the wet.

[NZsarge]

You're not wrong. Surprised how good it still is in the wet.

Yeah, I was surprised how well the original Pilot roads I put back on went on the chopper ride. But a timely reminder from my brother warning that they cool down very quickly when they get worn.

[blacksheep]

Nice......... the green certainly stands out

kawasaki green i think:shit:

[blacksheep]

Yeah mate, looks good.

what colour ya puttin on yours :sunny:

[NZsarge]

kawasaki green i think:shit:

I wanted silver but the crowd that makes mine don't make that colour so i've gone for reflective red, if I don't like it no loss really, think they were the same price as yours. I can always find some silver pinstripe from another brand.

[blacksheep]

was thinking red would look cool:msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

was thinking red would look cool:msn-wink:

We'll see when I get my ass into gear and get them on the bike I guess.

[Owl]

I wanted silver but the crowd that makes mine don't make that colour so i've gone for reflective red, if I don't like it no loss really, think they were the same price as yours. I can always find some silver pinstripe from another brand.

Is it just pinstripping tape and how wide is it? Silver should be easily obtained!

[NZsarge]

Is it just pinstripping tape and how wide is it? Silver should be easily obtained!

7mm. It's made for wheels if that makes any difference. Even comes with it's own applicator so in theory I should'nt be able to stuff it up.
...........

[Meanie]

ugh

wet almost the whole way back from Tauranga - we were in the car tho so no probs

had a episode like you Meanie, idiot boy-racer speeding across the desert road, caught up with him halfway between Waiouru and Taihape with the red and blues flashing behind him

beeped and waved of course

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside dont it

[yod]

mrs yod and i laughed for hours

[Meanie]

Writing from Napier. Wet roads all the way up and finally starting raining properly at Fernhill. Rear tyre still hanging in there but booked in for new ones next week.

Hopefully weathers better tomorrow. Have you hit the 20k yet?

[rottiguy]

Stay safe dude, there is crappy weather in them thar hills


Writing from Napier. Wet roads all the way up and finally starting raining properly at Fernhill. Rear tyre still hanging in there but booked in for new ones next week.

[cowboyz]

have put some wheel strips on mine,$12nz inc post,have a look on profile pic:niceone:


That is fucking mint.

Only a matter of time until Cowboyz has some on his bike. :lol: Surprised he does'nt already.

I would but the bike has to be clean to put them on and for them to stay there. I will get some next time I clean my bike.

[Meanie]

I will get some next time I clean my bike.

Guess you wont be getting any then

[cowboyz]

evil bastards.


Manfield was mint today. Very very wet and was very busy on crash recovery. Good day though.

[cowboyz]

now thats not very polite..

[yod]

thats just too easy

...and meanie beat me to it

[yod]

now thats not very polite..

yod back in the running for the fuel card then?

[cowboyz]

oh shit, time for some greasing.

[Meanie]

evil bastards.


Manfield was mint today. Very very wet and was very busy on crash recovery. Good day though.

Forgot you were heading there, would have been bloody wet alright, hardly stopped today

[Meanie]

now thats not very polite..

Maybe not polite, but truthful

[86GSXR]

Good to hear those boy racers getting their just deserts. Hope the damage at Manfield wasn't too serious either.

Excellent day out. Speaking of clean bikes, the blue one is now filthy.

Headed off at 1100 in the rain. I was particulary looking forward to some heavy rain to try out my rainsuit and gloves. Had New World bags inside my boots, worked very well.

Unfortunately, the rain stopped just past Wangas so that was that thwarted. Got a few smatterings but nothing like the deluge I'd hoped for.

Anyway, got to Opunake in very good time. Sarah's Daytona WAS looking absolutely MINT. Hot grips, Scottoiler, radiator grills, headlamp protector, Pirelli Rosso's, and immaculate groom!

Great to catch up with Kerry. Decided on a plan for my bike while Sarah was test riding hers.

Going for Scottoiler, radiator grills, 30K service, AND the much touted tuneboy midrange boost. Should add quite a few extra horses :rockon:

Had an excellent ride home, the blue one is pumping as the Lord intended and Sarah is rapt :yes: Love the grips. Met up with Tony and Jeanine for dinner. Only problem with riding 2 up at night on the Daytona's tho is that the headlights tend to blind any vehicles in front, causing two cases of minor road rage on their parts. Just opened her up tho and left them fuming in our wake with their lights on full. Couldn't explain that the lights were actually dipped.

[cowboyz]

yeah, went there to stuffa round but apparently, water and high speed motorcycles results in busy recovery crew.

[cowboyz]

so you leave yours up there? When you picking that up? Will be good to see the blue beast out and about again.

[86GSXR]

Repost from ride thread.

Good to hear those boy racers getting their just deserts. Hope the damage at Manfield wasn't too serious either.

Excellent day out. Speaking of clean bikes, the blue one is now filthy.

Headed off at 1100 in the rain. I was particulary looking forward to some heavy rain to try out my rainsuit and gloves. Had New World bags inside my boots, worked very well.

Unfortunately, the rain stopped just past Wangas so that was that thwarted. Got a few smatterings but nothing like the deluge I'd hoped for.

Anyway, got to Opunake in very good time. Sarah's Daytona WAS looking absolutely MINT. Hot grips, Scottoiler, radiator grills, headlamp protector, Pirelli Rosso's, and immaculate groom!

Great to catch up with Kerry. Decided on a plan for my bike while Sarah was test riding hers.

Going for Scottoiler, radiator grills, 30K service, AND the much touted tuneboy midrange boost. Should add quite a few extra horses :rockon:

Had an excellent ride home, the blue one is pumping as the Lord intended. Love the grips. Met up with Tony and Jeanine for dinner. Only problem with riding 2 up at night on the Daytona's tho is that the headlights tend to blind any vehicles in front, causing two cases of road rage on their parts. Just opened her up tho and left them fuming in our wake with their lights on full. Couldn't explain that the lights were actually dipped.

[cowboyz]

yod back in the running for the fuel card then?


Maybe not polite, but truthful

I lieu of above quotes.

Oh wise one you know all that mere morals can only guess in the........

Oh fuck it, cant be done.

[yod]

O wise and thoughtful Meaniemeister...thou art indeed the very pinnacle of biking-kind and thou ridest the finest form of engineering to ever grace the blacktop of thine homeland, Manawatu.

and jeebus, it has a wide arse

[Meanie]

yod back in the running for the fuel card then?


I lieu of above quotes.

Oh wise one you know all that mere morals can only guess in the........

Oh fuck it, cant be done.


O wise and thoughtful Meaniemeister...thou art indeed the very pinnacle of biking-kind and thou ridest the finest form of engineering to ever grace the blacktop of thine homeland, Manawatu.

and jeebus, it has a wide arse

:corn:......................

[yod]

i know how you feel with the 2-up headlight issue 86

have adjusted mine down but not sure whether they are quite low enough yet

tried out the pyes pa road (SH36) on the way up to Tauranga - that is a definite go next time we're up that way

also SH30 between SH1 and rotovegas - nice quick bit of road, worth a pootle at the same time

[86GSXR]

Yes, mine's there till Friday when we'll ride up and get it. Definitely good to see the the blue one again. Will need a good clean!

[yod]

'bout time the two blue beasts were out and about together

[NZsarge]

Guess you wont be getting any then

Must spread rep around before giving rep to Meanie again. :lol: :niceone:

[ynot slow]

i know how you feel with the 2-up headlight issue 86

have adjusted mine down but not sure whether they are quite low enough yet




also SH30 between SH1 and rotovegas - nice quick bit of road, worth a pootle at the same time
Try from SH3 at Te Kuiti through to Rotorua as well,on SH30,great views with hydro dams.

Lights would be a pain at wof time,especially if a pedantic inspector says beam is to low etc,then explaining with 2 up is fine.If a guy who uses descretion maybe ok.

Hey Cowboyz what's the golf course like at the moment,will be almost able to jump a few neighbours fences and be there.Casual fees still around $20-25.Cheers.

[chanceyy]

Repost from ride thread.

Good to hear those boy racers getting their just deserts. Hope the damage at Manfield wasn't too serious either.


hmm quite a busy day Cowboyz & I had ... Think there was only about 4 races we did not have pick ups.. one broken collarbone & one broken hand both off higgens and twice the two bike trailer had three bikes on .. although the 125s fitted alot easier than the big bikes ... reminds me must look up the thread for drew & give him crap since we gave him two rides yesterday

but we had an excellent day racing around the track .. abit it was in 4 wheels though ... :laugh:


good to hear ya had a good ride, minus the road rage & obviously you missed :Police: when you was doing ya opening the throttle bit

[ynot slow]

Had an excellent ride home, the blue one is pumping as the Lord intended. Love the grips. Met up with Tony and Jeanine for dinner. Only problem with riding 2 up at night on the Daytona's tho is that the headlights tend to blind any vehicles in front, causing two cases of road rage on their parts. Just opened her up tho and left them fuming in our wake with their lights on full. Couldn't explain that the lights were actually dipped.


Good to see you'll be cleaning the bike cause you dirtied it lol.Should have stopped in at mcdonalds crabbed a few cheeseburgers to get Sarah to chuck at the cars.Mind you I can attest to the power of the lights when they are in the mirrors,shit they are good.You forgot heated grips for your one.

[cowboyz]

Hey Cowboyz what's the golf course like at the moment,will be almost able to jump a few neighbours fences and be there.Casual fees still around $20-25.Cheers.


When was the last time you played golf? 1978? Green fees are around $40.
For that you get a course that has been preped by the best looking greenkeeper this side of somewhere far far away.


hmm quite a busy day Cowboyz & I had ... Think there was only about 4 races we did not have pick ups.. one broken collarbone & one broken hand both off higgens and twice the two bike trailer had three bikes on .. although the 125s fitted alot easier than the big bikes ... reminds me must look up the thread for drew & give him crap since we gave him two rides yesterday

but we had an excellent day racing around the track .. abit it was in 4 wheels though ... :laugh:


good to hear ya had a good ride, minus the road rage & obviously you missed :Police: when you was doing ya opening the throttle bit

yep, yep and yep

[cowboyz]

O wise and thoughtful Meaniemeister...thou art indeed the very pinnacle of biking-kind and thou ridest the finest form of engineering to ever grace the blacktop of thine homeland, Manawatu.

and jeebus, it has a wide arse

How do you do that?

Respect.

I have never seen so much bullshit come out of one post without the offending poster not being struck by lightning from the anti-shit gods.

Well done.

[ynot slow]

When was the last time you played golf? 1978? Green fees are around $40.
For that you get a course that has been preped by the best looking greenkeeper this side of somewhere far far away



Nope about 5 yrs ago,stayed in a motel in Palmy and got free round think it is still advertised as $20 on their adds.No worries about what the greenkeeper looks like though unless it is a she.Being a greenkeeper explains why they ride kwakas.

Most fees up here are $25-$30casual,except Eltham which was $5 last time played(3yrs ago).

[Meanie]

How do you do that?

Respect.

I have never seen so much bullshit come out of one post without the offending poster not being struck by lightning from the anti-shit gods.

Well done.

Yea with that much crap hell be put in the PD thread

[Meanie]

For that you get a course that has been preped by the best looking greenkeeper this side of somewhere far far away.



You had that paper bag on your head again, hope yo cut the eyes out this time

[NZsarge]

If the weather is any good over there I might shoot over to the Manawatu for a look see.

[Owl]

Probably 20-25 knot winds, sunny then not then sunny :niceone:again. You get the idea?

[NZsarge]

Probably 20-25 knot winds, sunny then not then sunny :niceone:again. You get the idea?

Cheers, any rain in the non-sunny patches ya reckon?

[Owl]

Cheers, any rain in the non-sunny patches ya reckon?

Doesn't look too bad out toward the coast and that's where it's coming from. Though what I can see will be overhead in 20 minutes. Don't know what's beyond that???

[NZsarge]

Doesn't look too bad out toward the coast and that's where it's coming from. Though what I can see will be overhead in 20 minutes. Don't know what's beyond that???

Cheers mate, i'll have a bit of lunch and a shower and head over, sick of being couped up....

[oscarnz]

evil bastards.


Manfield was mint today. Very very wet and was very busy on crash recovery. Good day though.

How was the Bacon and Egg pie, and Banana Cake ??? Did you enjoy???

[NZsarge]

How was the Bacon and Egg pie, and Banana Cake ??? Did you enjoy???

:angry2: Missed out on banana cake! Just don't tell me it had lemon icing and i'll be ok...:pinch:

[oscarnz]

:angry2: Missed out on banana cake! Just don't tell me it had lemon icing and i'll be ok...:pinch:

there is still some here if you want to call in for coffee, but sorry it has choc icing on it

[NZsarge]

there is still some here if you want to call in for coffee, but sorry it has choc icing on it

Yeah I might just do that, don't expect me though, i'll text you to see if it's ok before I drop by if I do.

[Switch]

Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

[oscarnz]

Yeah I might just do that, don't expect me though, i'll text you to see if it's ok before I drop by if I do.

Sweet as not a problem

[oscarnz]

Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

Welcome, yes I was among the ones that you meet. Chanceyy was the one with the 2stroke, but no longer she now has a Bandit 1200.

Just keep an eye on this thread or http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73009 as this is where rides are posted.

[NZsarge]

Sad I know, looking this far ahead to the next ride but however, long range forecast is looking ok for next weekend, sunday is probably the better option at this point. Anyone have any ideas?
Here's a couple of thoughts:
1. Loop from Manawatu through the usual route to Masterton then over the Taka's etc back up the west coast.
2. Usual route through to Masterton then out Castle Point and back.

Can anyone tell i'm bored! :rolleyes:


Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.

Howdy.

Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Best upgrade to a Yamaha then:yes:

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Perhaps Chanceyy?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

See the top quote, have'nt had any feedback from these slackers yet but I only floated it coz I am quite keen on doing that loop or Castle Point again.

[Meanie]

Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

Hi Matt welcome to the sunny manawatu yea right Oscarn gave you the link, you know the drill, see you out there when the sun comes out again, probably before that

[Meanie]

Hey Matt, We got this coming up, most of us will be there, sign up and well see you there
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77530

[Owl]

See the top quote, have'nt had any feedback from these slackers yet but I only floated it coz I am quite keen on doing that loop or Castle Point again.

I'd be quite keen to do the Rimutaka's, though it depends on where the cross over is to the west coast. I don't think I ever want to ride the Akatarawa's on a bike. Scary enough with four tyres!

[Owl]

Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

Hi Matt and welcome! It wasn't Rex's bar you were at was it? That's generally where bikers hang out after rides on the weekends.

[banditrider]

Hopefully weathers better tomorrow. Have you hit the 20k yet?

Nice all the way to the plains. Had fun on Highway 50. Put wets on at the plains and came back in blustery and very wet conditions. And still the Pirelli's hold on (phew!). New ones going on on tuesday.

Sitting on about 20,600kms now - will catch up to Cowboyz any day now...

[sinfull]

I'd be quite keen to do the Rimutaka's, though it depends on where the cross over is to the west coast. I don't think I ever want to ride the Akatarawa's on a bike. Scary enough with four tyres!
Awww ferris you'd love it through there ! Great lil goat track it is, used to drive a truck and trailer throught there as well lol that was fun !


Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic.



Not trying hard enough then matt !

[cowboyz]

I like the Akatarawas. Ridden them twice on the 600, never on the 9. Might have to go for a wander down there one day.

[NZsarge]

I'd be quite keen to do the Rimutaka's, though it depends on where the cross over is to the west coast. I don't think I ever want to ride the Akatarawa's on a bike. Scary enough with four tyres!
If the Akatarawa's is nasty tight little narrow road you won't see me on it, did that on the Ace once and once was enough thanks. I can't for the life of me remember the road i'm thinking off (and I can't be arsed going out to the shed to get the map out of the car) but I know it's one of Meanie's favs.... it is a pretty nice stretch of road.

Have you done the Castle Point road?

[Horse]

I don't think I ever want to ride the Akatarawa's on a bike. Scary enough with four tyres!

I rode the Akatarawa's last weekend, heading S. It was fun, I'd only been over them once about 18 years ago, think I can wait at least that long again. Was preferable on a bike frankly, bit more room to avoid vehicles coming the other way.

I think the better route is the Paekak hill road - actually a road for most of it I think, not just a goat track.

BTW Go the GV250!! Mine should be moving on to a new home in a couple of months as well.

[NZsarge]

I think the better route is the Paekak hill road

That's the name of the road I was trying to think of, cheers.

[Meanie]

And still the Pirelli's hold on (phew!). New ones going on on tuesday.
...

What you putting on it


That's the name of the road I was trying to think of, cheers.

I love Paekok Hill............

[cowboyz]

I love Paekok Hill............

its a good road unless you are sitting on the back of a meanstreak

[ynot slow]

Weather looks to be clearing up towards end of week,bloody hope so for shift this Friday,so come Sunday might be able to be enticed for a cruise around the fine province which I shall proudly call home(except when naki play the turbos').

[Meanie]

its a good road unless you are sitting on the back of a meanstreak

Go on you enjoyed it

I had more fun putting the pressure on the 9 on the way home

[sinfull]

I love Paekok Hill............

Great bit of road aye ??
Cops have been watching it last few months (heard about a couple of tickets coming out of there recently) they dropped the limit to 70 km as there have been a few bad publications in the local rag, about bikes crashing due to treating it as a race track !
Tis really the only good loop ride within reach of here with any sort of windies in it (unless ya head up your ways) doing paekok haywards rimatakas the track then home through shannon !

[chanceyy]

How was the Bacon and Egg pie, and Banana Cake ??? Did you enjoy???

ohh I knew I forgot something :whistle: thanks for feeding us babe & keeping our energy levels going :)


Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt


Hey Matt .. yeah that was Betsy the slapper (two stroke) .. which GIjoe now has ..at the cafe you meet Me, Oscarnz, meanie, monie, dogs & 2up3dom.

be good to see you guys again .. dinner on the 30 aug at lonestar .. event in calender & meetings & events :)

[86GSXR]

Akatawara's are an adventure alright. Used to ride them regulary in the 80's. Although there wasn't so much traffic then. A high chance of oncoming traffic these days, with not much margin for error!

Test rode a Tiger today. Very nice bike, extremely comfortable. Poured down but the position meant the rider was reasonably well protected. This one had ABS, but I don't think that's too necessary. Very light and nimble. Great to be so upright, much better view ahead. A slightly taller screen would be good as there was a bit of buffeting and it's not adjustable. Very sexy to look at (I think) and the engine was very nice and responsive. Great triple sound too. Fuel computers and the like which once gotton used too would be very cool to use.

Welcome Switch :yes:

[chanceyy]

Test rode a Tiger today. Very nice bike, extremely comfortable. Poured down but the position meant the rider was reasonably well protected. This one had ABS, but I don't think that's too necessary. Very light and nimble. Great to be so upright, much better view ahead. A slightly taller screen would be good as there was a bit of buffeting and it's not adjustable. Very sexy to look at (I think) and the engine was very nice and responsive. Great triple sound too. Fuel computers and the like which once gotton used too would be very cool to use.



Was that the nice blue one at Anza ?? :shutup::innocent:

[yod]

:yawn:

what'd i miss?

[yod]

Excuse the vagueness.
Weather dependant on either the 26th or 27th (which ever shapes up to be the best day) a ride to Castle Point (CP) and then over the Rimutaka's down the the Lower Hutt motorway, over the Paekak hill and back up the west coast.
I think the Rimutaka's might be optional on the day.
What say y'all?
Discuss it in the talking crap thread, will decide perhaps friday evening wether to ride saturday or sunday.

at this stage i'm guessing saturday will be the day for it

haven't done castlepoint for ages - sounds like a plan - count me in

you gonna shoot all the way thru to meet in ashhurst or are we meeting you in pahiatua?

[cowboyz]

there is a new guy who is brave enough to introduce himself.
chanceyy ate all the chocolate cake
86 is test ridding tigers without any consideration to a new ZX10r.

that about sums it up.

[yod]

oh cool...right then, back to sleep

[chanceyy]

there is a new guy who is brave enough to introduce himself.
chanceyy ate all the chocolate cake
86 is test ridding tigers without any consideration to a new ZX10r.

that about sums it up.

:Oi::spanking: it was banana cake & you was doing a good job of demolishing it as well.... and

you forgot to add I tried killing you on saturday and you tried to return the favor yesterday .. although you almost succeeded yesterday more than i did sat :laugh:

but you know its hard to kill weeds right ?? :nya:

[NZsarge]

at this stage i'm guessing saturday will be the day for it

haven't done castlepoint for ages - sounds like a plan - count me in

you gonna shoot all the way thru to meet in ashhurst or are we meeting you in pahiatua?

Depends on if i'm late....:sweatdrop.
I think i'll meet you guys in Ashhurst at this point.

[sels1]

Test rode a Tiger today. Very nice bike, :

Always thought you were a gentleman of discerning taste Al....:)

[NZsarge]

Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.

[sinfull]

Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.

Ummmm might have to give this one a miss Sarge hehe

Hate the sunshine at the moment grrrr

[NZsarge]

Ummmm might have to give this one a miss Sarge hehe

Hate the sunshine at the moment grrrr

Did you watch that kick arse Moto GP race? Fark that was awesome, ai'nt been on the edge of my seat like that in a long while!

[mowgli]

Test rode a Tiger today. Very nice bike, extremely comfortable.
Cool :) I've been looking at a few pre-loved Tigers lately. Combine two hobbies into one, riding + fly fishing.

[Meanie]

Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.

Ill be in, need to get out and forget about work :angry2:

[Owl]

Ill be in, need to get out and forget about work :angry2:

That's bad when you haven't even finished Monday morning!

[chanceyy]

Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.

hmm dunno if i will make this one sarge .. depends on when the fairing is delivered back to pauly.. but I will be pootling somewhere as soon as she is back to her glorious self :)

[Meanie]

That's bad when you haven't even finished Monday morning!

Tell me about it, Been feeling like that for the last three months

[sinfull]

Did you watch that kick arse Moto GP race? Fark that was awesome, ai'nt been on the edge of my seat like that in a long while!

Nah missed the GP, spose it was on sky anyway was it ?
Ended up watching 3 races of the V8s though, After a marathon session of star trek ! mmmmmm Wasn't too keen on batman though lol

[Monie]

Yes, mine's there till Friday when we'll ride up and get it. Definitely good to see the the blue one again. Will need a good clean!
It will be good to c her again all nice and clean


Afternoon all.
Suppose its about time i introduced myself.
Im Matt and im not quite an alcoholic. I used to live in Hamilton but moved down to Feilding so my partner could go to Massey Uni. We both ride, i've got a little Hyosung GV250 which i have out grown (can upgrade in a month or two), and my partner had a CBR250RR until it blew bits out the side of the crankcase.

Im pretty sure i have met some of you briefly before, Warr, TerminalAddict, my partner and myself came down for a ride a while back, and met up with some KB'ers at a pub in Palmerston? I believe someone had a 2 stroker there?

Anyway, I thought it was about time i got out and started going for rides with the KB folk down this way, rather than outings by myself. I used to ride with the Hamilton folk nearly every week until we moved, So its about time i started again.
Whens the next trip ;) ?

Matt

Hi matt


Ill be in, need to get out and forget about work :angry2:
Am pleased he did not mention the wife

[cowboyz]

:Oi::spanking: it was banana cake & you was doing a good job of demolishing it as well.... and

you forgot to add I tried killing you on saturday and you tried to return the favor yesterday .. although you almost succeeded yesterday more than i did sat :laugh:

but you know its hard to kill weeds right ?? :nya:


ok, it was banana cake.

And I didnt get a whole lot, I had a mouth full of bacon and egg pie..........



oh cool...right then, back to sleep

Its 10:11AM, you must be at work.


Always thought you were a gentleman of discerning taste Al....:)
But the real questions need to be asked.

Is it green?


Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.
Jury still out, Definite maybe though.



Am pleased he did not mention the wife

Poor guy might have to start doing a few trackdays to get away from you now.

[Monie]

Poor guy might have to start doing a few trackdays to get away from you now.[/QUOTE]



What do you mean you keep coming over here i am not that bad ..lol

[cowboyz]

I was talking about cornering practice.

Of course your not THAT bad, noone is THAT bad.

(was that a compliment?)

[yod]

pahiatua it is then:lol:

[rottiguy]

If it's saturday I'll be a starter, sunday I'm busy as a bastard at work


Depends on if i'm late....:sweatdrop.
I think i'll meet you guys in Ashhurst at this point.

[banditrider]

What you putting on it

Same again - they've done pretty well.

I love Paekok Hill............


Re: Ride to Castle Point on saturday or sunday (yet to be decided - see post in the Manawatu weekend rides thread) how does meeting at Ashhurst at 9:00 sound? departure 9:30.

See above: new rubber :niceone:

[banditrider]

BTW: Got tooted at by a sheep truck while sticking on my wet weather gear yesterday. Anyone from here or just some friendly bugger? If it was, sorry for not recognising and waving. If not, does nay matter.

[sinfull]

Poor guy might have to start doing a few trackdays to get away from you now.
Just so happens i know of a track day happening soon ! Would let someone who might be keen, in on the secret of where, if they're willing to put a tow ball on the back of thier wagon hehe I know where i can get a bike trailer !

Shuts up and goes back to his corner for another 2 months one week 3 days and 15 hours

[chanceyy]

If it's saturday I'll be a starter, sunday I'm busy as a bastard at work

:scratch: I wonder why that is :laugh: ... a few of us will be busy on sunday methinks :yes:

[Bren]

well guys, am up at kapiti for a few days....stayin at sis in laws house....good crossing today but bloody long day...heading to otaki and levin tomorrow to have a looksy....will be flying back to chch on wed and leaving wife up here:weep:...chat to you guys later...
...Bren

[sinfull]

well guys, am up at kapiti for a few days....stayin at sis in laws house....good crossing today but bloody long day...heading to otaki and levin tomorrow to have a looksy....will be flying back to chch on wed and leaving wife up here:weep:...chat to you guys later...
...Bren

Warm aye lol !
Have a ganda in my contact details Bren and take down the mobile ! If ya wandering through Otaki and feel like a brew , Gis a hola !

[Meanie]

well guys, am up at kapiti for a few days....stayin at sis in laws house....good crossing today but bloody long day...heading to otaki and levin tomorrow to have a looksy....will be flying back to chch on wed and leaving wife up here:weep:...chat to you guys later...
...Bren
Enjoy the wind and rain then

[cowboyz]

pretty sure there should have been 2 "rains" in that comment. Mother nature is gonna get angry the next couple of days.

[rottiguy]

yep cluck a doodle do :blink:


:scratch: I wonder why that is :laugh: ... a few of us will be busy on sunday methinks :yes:

[NZsarge]

pahiatua it is then:lol:

Aww c'mon... I am getting better at being on time..

[Switch]

Good to know im not the only 250 rider so i wont be left behind :clap:

Unfortunately im working both weekend afternoons, so i wont be able to come along to those. Do you have friday night rides still? I remember hearing about that a while back.

Hopefully sometime i'll be able to put names to faces :)

[yod]

Do you have friday night rides still?

not in winter

it's all these pansy-arse kwaka riders - one drop of rain and they run for the nearest cafe

wait for it....wait for it.....

[86GSXR]

Was that the nice blue one at Anza ?? :shutup::innocent:

Sure was! Went very nicely. Track, Ballance, Gorge, town. Pissing down, but you know what? 110 - 115 felt very good, hugely different to the Daytona which needs at least 130 to 'settle' in :yes:


Always thought you were a gentleman of discerning taste Al....:)

Likewise Sels lol


Ummmm might have to give this one a miss Sarge hehe

Hate the sunshine at the moment grrrr

Same, working all weekend. The fact that I've slipped off the roster radar all year so far has finally caught up with me. Bugger.


Cool :) I've been looking at a few pre-loved Tigers lately. Combine two hobbies into one, riding + fly fishing.

Yes! Something very appealing about getting into some back country. The older Tigers especially would be well suited. The newer ones seem to be more road oriented. Must research their 'moderate' off road ability.


Tell me about it, Been feeling like that for the last three months

Bloody winter!


It will be good to c her again all nice and clean

She's looking stunning alright! Bloody rain and gravel roads don't help tho - grrr. But that's what buckets and hot water are for eh!

[yod]

Aww c'mon... I am getting better at being on time..

:lol:

doesn't really matter mate, I've never seen you have any trouble catching up

[Meanie]

not in winter

it's all these pansy-arse kwaka riders - one drop of rain and they run for the nearest cafe

wait for it....wait for it.....

Oh yea, so who text me to tell me it was raining in town on Sunday ya blardy girl
Thats right it was a Honda rider
just couldnt resist

[NZsarge]

Do you have friday night rides still? I remember hearing about that a while back.

When daylight savings starts again i'd hazard a guess that friday night rides would'nt be too far behind.