Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Monie]

What it lacks in size it compensates for with balance - only an 18 incher :scooter:

yeah right...... you have to showus then we might believe you .... lolololol

[yod]

im the proud owner of 70 cubic inches...it's a bit grubby tho...will have to give it a good clean at some stage

[NZsarge]

but I heard you were cheap! Misinformed again.
You were indeed misinformed.. :oi-grr:

This thread has realy gone to the pack, dicussing ones bar size, and from the ladies as well :gob:
Oh c'mon man! this thread hit the bricks soon after it started! :laugh:

plenty of lovely fires to drink in front of next winter......my favourite :drinknsin
After a ride ofcourse :yes:

That's nice, but how are your tyres?
Tee Hee..


Baaa size? :gob: :pinch:
:

Dude! Ya not helping yaself out here! :lol:

[cowboyz]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Horse]

spotted you on Main St when we were almost home

good to see a fellow biker out in the pissing rain :niceone:

Saw the big blue bike 2 up and thought it might be you guys. Popped over to Woodville to see the olds, nice ride on the way over, nice pouring rain on the way back, and some twat in the Gorge who thought 1.5m off my rear was a safe following distance. :(

Then I was out on Sunday, bit breezy and when I stopped at some lights in town I noticed a new rattle, so pulled over for a quick inspection and discovered my horn (a Stebel magnum) hanging from the wires! The cheap metal bracket was cheap indeed!

[NZsarge]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Uh oh.... What are you all hmmm about?

[cowboyz]

all the talk of bar sizes has got me reeling.

As a side point. repaired that 2CT and am about to go check out the new bead breaker to see how good it works. (actually already tested it on some trailer tyres and it works mint).

[yod]

Saw the big blue bike 2 up and thought it might be you guys. Popped over to Woodville to see the olds, nice ride on the way over, nice pouring rain on the way back, and some twat in the Gorge who thought 1.5m off my rear was a safe following distance. :(

Then I was out on Sunday, bit breezy and when I stopped at some lights in town I noticed a new rattle, so pulled over for a quick inspection and discovered my horn (a Stebel magnum) hanging from the wires! The cheap metal bracket was cheap indeed!

glad to hear it didn't come off completely

[cowboyz]

isnt it time for you to knock off "work" and head home for the day?

[yod]

almost

we may have a beer and UT2004 practice tho - inhouse will require another bollocking in a few weeks

[NZsarge]

all the talk of bar sizes has got me reeling.

As a side point. repaired that 2CT and am about to go check out the new bead breaker to see how good it works. (actually already tested it on some trailer tyres and it works mint).

Sweet. :niceone:

[rottiguy]

Scary a girl with a big one :crazy: that is quite big but sorry, mine is bigger, 24 inches, yeah baby :woohoo: and yep in this case size does matter, my trees were about 3 feet diameter. Now that is some big wood :eek5:


Emmmmm-mines almost too heavy for me....20inches :innocent: but it does the job:yes:

But they do say size does not matter:shit:

[Meanie]

mine is bigger, 24 inches, yeah baby :woohoo: :

Showing off again eh
You know it does get to the stage when it is just too big

[rottiguy]

Na she just says that to not hurt ya feelings :) ya just need more chain lube if it a bit big :whistle:
Actually I got it stuck and had to use a big wedge and sledge hammer to open the hole a bit more to get it out, not sure if the hole was too small or my tool was too big


Showing off again eh
You know it does get to the stage when it is just too big

[chanceyy]

Showing off again eh
You know it does get to the stage when it is just too big

well apparently the word is some ppl feel the need to compensate ... :whistle: :shutup:

[banditrider]

A proper chainsaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvAI7-Qa2Io

[chanceyy]

A proper chainsaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvAI7-Qa2Io

your right that is a chainsaw .. bling ... wonder wot they are compensating for :rofl:

[banditrider]

your right that is a chainsaw .. bling ... wonder wot they are compensating for :rofl:

They're American?

[yod]

:killingme

[chanceyy]

They're American?

:rofl: :killingme I would bling you again for that comeback if I could :clap:

[banditrider]

:rofl: :killingme I would bling you again for that comeback if I could :clap:

I'll hold off on the one about the Harley rider, the pope, a dwarf and the...

[chanceyy]

I'll hold off on the one about the Harley rider, the pope, a dwarf and the...

:laugh: ...hmm it must be a goodie if you think it will get you more bling :whistle:

[Monamie]

Scary a girl with a big one :crazy: that is quite big but sorry, mine is bigger, 24 inches, yeah baby :woohoo: and yep in this case size does matter, my trees were about 3 feet diameter. Now that is some big wood :eek5:
Ok you win...yours is bigger than mine:bleh:...but ours are both bigger than...better not say he might get embarassed :dodge: .

:done: :shifty:

[86GSXR]

Got 5 litres of bar lube this arvo. Nothing worse than binding or pinching at the crucial moment :sherlock:

OK, no more bar talk :rockon:

[Horse]

I'll hold off on the one about the Harley rider, the pope, a dwarf and the...

Crazy americans. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1D4IdO28JU

[ynot slow]

Got 5 litres of bar lube this arvo. Nothing worse than binding or pinching at the crucial moment :sherlock:

OK, no more bar talk :rockon:

El cheapo oil from wharehouse or supersheep is ok as well for bar.

[rottiguy]

haha yep, and then he will go into some dribble about it's how ya use it etc.... always said by someone with a small one :rolleyes:
Lucky the guy in the shop did me a deal, they had sold 7 on Friday and 9 the day before, even the Still shop was sending customers to them cause they sold out Wednesday.


Ok you win...yours is bigger than mine:bleh:...but ours are both bigger than...better not say he might get embarassed :dodge: .

:done: :shifty:

[banditrider]

Crazy americans. :)

q1D4IdO28JU

A tad underpowered don't you think? Must be for the lumberjack who likes his chrome...

[rottiguy]

haha useless if it takes 2 people to use to, and bloody heavy, try using that all day :blink: good just so you can say ya got one I spose



A tad underpowered don't you think? Must be for the lumberjack who likes his chrome...

[banditrider]

Seen this anyone: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79162

Think I can guess the route...

[Horse]

A tad underpowered don't you think? Must be for the lumberjack who likes his chrome...

Yeah, but I just laughed at the fact it sounds exactly like a bike accelerating.

I love the way Americans will look at anything with a motor, and their first thought is "I could put a V8 in that... and RACE IT". Tractors, lawnmowers, chainsaws, you name it, they'll put a ridiculously large motor in it and try and be faster than someone else (although typically only in a straight line :) ).

[ynot slow]

Seen this anyone: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79162

Think I can guess the route...

Good pub it was too last time(years ago)was there.Even better it is Sunday and having Mondays off is good,good cause as well.Paraparas woohoo.

[86GSXR]

Seen this anyone: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79162

Think I can guess the route...

Yep, can see it now. Good route that one, if it's the one. Tempting.

[yod]

Yep, can see it now. Good route that one, if it's the one. Tempting.

indeed, and the homeward route options abound as well!

[NZsarge]

Seen this anyone: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79162

Think I can guess the route...
Another outing for the twin eh?



Yep, can see it now. Good route that one, if it's the one. Tempting.


indeed, and the homeward route options abound as well!

Hmmm, yeah.

[ynot slow]

What better way to cure hangovers from night before from Lonestar.

[sinfull]

Seen this anyone: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79162

Think I can guess the route...
Dohhhhhhh !

Bright light bright light !!! closes the curtains again !

[yod]

Dohhhhhhh !

Bright light bright light !!! closes the curtains again !

lol

get back in yer hole

we'll let ya know when you're allowed out again

[Meanie]

lol

get back in yer hole

we'll let ya know when you're allowed out again

Yep someone tell that ol grizzly its still winter

[sinfull]

Yeah i know i know

[yod]

do not pass go
do not collect $200

[86GSXR]

indeed, and the homeward route options abound as well!


Another outing for the twin eh?

Hmmm, yeah.

Yes indeed, a nice little wander back :yes:


What better way to cure hangovers from night before from Lonestar.

Hmmmm, yes. That had crossed my mind :yawn:


Dohhhhhhh !

Bright light bright light !!! closes the curtains again !

:killingme :killingme :killingme

[NZsarge]

For those who like their bling be it practical bling or just bling for bling sake.
www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au
Nice!:yes:

[86GSXR]

Could get carried away with some of that alright! Nice :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Could get carried away with some of that alright! Nice :niceone:

Yeah, not cheap but not horrendously expensive either, great selection and looks to be quality stuff too. I saw one their hugger/chainguards on a Ace that was for sale in D'Vegas, looked really good.

[Monamie]

For those who like their bling be it practical bling or just bling for bling sake.
www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au
Nice!:yes:
Mmmmmmm I can see some of that on my new (prospective) bike.
Rather sexy that is:drool:

[NZsarge]

Mmmmmmm I can see some of that on my new (prospective) bike.
Rather sexy that is:drool:

Hmm, spill! What prospective new bike would you be looking at then?

[Monamie]

...well then you see.....its totally a secret!! ;)
The reason being....well I don't have one really:whistle:....but I intend to sneak off and get my `full' then buy my new bike (have a choice of two at the moment)......and just cruise quietly around :scooter:until we become firm friends-like any good relationship :yes:

[Meanie]

...well then you see.....its totally a secret!! ;)
The reason being....well I don't have one really:whistle:....but I intend to sneak off and get my `full' then buy my new bike (have a choice of two at the moment)......and just cruise quietly around :scooter:until we become firm friends-like any good relationship :yes:

How can you possably make an informed choice without our useless input
Lets have it ..............

[yod]

Ride this sunday? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1677445#post1677445)

[Monamie]

How can you possably make an informed choice without our useless input
Lets have it ..............

...I value your input very much:niceone: but at this stage I am `just looking' as I can't get my bum in the saddle to give them a whirl yet. I certainly know what floats my boat though :spanking:so you will be hard pushed to change my mind unless you come up with some hard stats' on maintenance etc.

I will let you gals and guys know when I am out for a :chase: to purchase my new steed.:yes:

I can't wait to have a grown up bike:2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

Ride this Sunday?

West side since we've done the east a fair bit lately? (sorry sarge)

weather looking fookin primo

suggestions people.....

sunday would be good I guess it depends on where the damage is but can do halcombe to vinegar hill perhaps ?

[Monie]

...I value your input very much:niceone: but at this stage I am `just looking' as I can't get my bum in the saddle to give them a whirl yet. I certainly know what floats my boat though :spanking:so you will be hard pushed to change my mind unless you come up with some hard stats' on maintenance etc.

I will let you gals and guys know when I am out for a :chase: to purchase my new steed.:yes:

I can't wait to have a grown up bike:2thumbsup


when do you go for your full

[Monie]

ok..... own up you have all forgotten have any of you said happy birthday to dogs yet .... i thought not..... :argh::nono::nono::nono:

[cowboyz]

...well then you see.....its totally a secret!! ;)
The reason being....well I don't have one really:whistle:....but I intend to sneak off and get my `full' then buy my new bike (have a choice of two at the moment)......and just cruise quietly around :scooter:until we become firm friends-like any good relationship :yes:


Shall I make a suggestion....................



How can you possably make an informed choice without our useless input
Lets have it ..............

Exactly, without our input youll run off and buy a honda or somefing...............


...I value your input very much:niceone:

you say that now........... before you have heard the suggestions.......


ok..... own up you have all forgotten have any of you said happy birthday to dogs yet .... i thought not..... :argh::nono::nono::nono:

I did remember but havent said happy birthday yet...........



HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOGGY ONE

[slydesigns]

Ride this Sunday?

West side since we've done the east a fair bit lately? (sorry sarge)

weather looking fookin primo

suggestions people.....

I'll play, Be good to meet all you Manawatu Kiwibikers. I'll introduce myself on sunday :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Ride this Sunday?

West side since we've done the east a fair bit lately? (sorry sarge)

weather looking fookin primo

suggestions people.....
:oi-grr::baby:....... but but....this is where all the good weather is... :bleh:

sunday would be good I guess it depends on where the damage is but can do halcombe to vinegar hill perhaps ?

took the words right outta my mouth.. :woohoo: put VH in there somewhere I reckon.

[slydesigns]

RC8 sounds the package for you. Or perhaps, if you wish something more refined and digified in the correct shade of green, a Benelli Tornado.:shifty:

[Monie]

RC8 sounds the package for you. Or perhaps, if you wish something more refined and digified in the correct shade of green, a Benelli Tornado.:shifty:

you are blind and deef i tooted 4 times and then it took you a bit to realise who i was ...

[yod]

I'll play, Be good to meet all you Manawatu Kiwibikers. I'll introduce myself on sunday :laugh:

sorry...do i know you?


:oi-grr::baby:....... but but....this is where all the good weather is... :bleh:


took the words right outta my mouth.. :woohoo: put VH in there somewhere I reckon.

i'm quite partial to halcombe and 54 but I'm intending on riding a bit further than that. Round trip from Ashhurst is only 140ish...

ummm...where else?

[Monie]

after that just turn left 3x then right3x and see where that takes you......

[yod]

...your place with a bourbon?

[yod]

ok..... own up you have all forgotten have any of you said happy birthday to dogs yet .... i thought not..... :argh::nono::nono::nono:

yep

bloody hours ago

in the thread entitled "Happy Birthday DogsnBikes" funnily enough

:bleh:

(I think your other half started it!)

[Meanie]

Im in, gotta blow out some cobwebs, better behave on Sat night then eh

[chanceyy]

yep

bloody hours ago

in the thread entitled "Happy Birthday DogsnBikes" funnily enough

:bleh:


Ditto .. have to show him the thread when he gets to your place Monie :)

[slydesigns]

you are blind and deef i tooted 4 times and then it took you a bit to realise who i was ...

nonononono... its not blindness its focus, when riding a honda weapon, in this case the jade blade, you become one with your steed, and your vehicle just became one in a sea of small slow moving obstacles to be avoided in the daily life and death ride journey to work.

Your windows were dirty and I had Disturbed blasting in my ears as well:confused:

[blacksheep]

...I value your input very much:niceone: but at this stage I am `just looking' as I can't get my bum in the saddle to give them a whirl yet. I certainly know what floats my boat though :spanking:so you will be hard pushed to change my mind unless you come up with some hard stats' on maintenance etc.

I will let you gals and guys know when I am out for a :chase: to purchase my new steed.:yes:

I can't wait to have a grown up bike:2thumbsup

can i have odds on it being a buell perchance:innocent:

[banditrider]

Another outing for the twin eh?

Dunno, the Connie may get jealous especially seeing the little red one gets ridden during the week!


For those who like their bling be it practical bling or just bling for bling sake.
www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au (http://www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au)
Nice!:yes:

Ahhhh....now I remember a conversation from Saturday. Not sure if I can even afford to look at that stuff - got a dog & 2 horses to feed...

[Monamie]

can i have odds on it being a buell perchance:innocent:
..sounds like you may have had inside information:nono:..you can go to jail for that you know:confused:
That is one of the two...kind of a dead giveaway as I am standing by one in my profile picture:rolleyes:..and thats drool not sweat that you see.

Buell is an all time favourite but I still havent decided which child I will sell to pay for it yet:Oops:...just kidding.

[Monamie]

Shall I make a suggestion....................

Exactly, without our input youll run off and buy a honda or somefing...............

you say that now........... before you have heard the suggestions.......



Go on then....hit me with your best shot:2guns:

All suggestions will be considered...especially since my total riding experience of nearly one year and 7389kms on a Honda :2thumbsup doesn't make me particularly wise on the pros and cons of motorbike buying!!:lol:
(Although Black Pearl has been the best thing to learn on from scratch)

[banditrider]

Exactly, without our input youll run off and buy a honda or somefing...............


Go on then....hit me with your best shot:2guns:

All suggestions will be considered...especially since my total riding experience of nearly one year and 7389kms on a Honda :2thumbsup doesn't make me particularly wise on the pros and cons of motorbike buying!!:lol:
(Although Black Pearl has been the best thing to learn on from scratch)

Said very quietly: I can recommend running off and buying a Honda.

[Monamie]

Said very quietly: I can recommend running off and buying a Honda.
Yeah baby!!:ride::D

[cowboyz]

Go on then....hit me with your best shot:2guns:

All suggestions will be considered...especially since my total riding experience of nearly one year and 7389kms on a Honda :2thumbsup doesn't make me particularly wise on the pros and cons of motorbike buying!!:lol:
(Although Black Pearl has been the best thing to learn on from scratch)


What about something green?????


Said very quietly: I can recommend running off and buying a Honda.

But having a kwaka makes up for it............

[Monamie]

What about something green?????


Do Buell's and Honda's come in green? :gob::innocent:

I am going to have to take Chanceyys advice and take them all for a ride when I can legally. I do like the Ninja 650?...but I want something I can pack up for a weekend away and take gravel in its stride without the road handling being compromised.
That leaves Dual purpose types...BMW-too tall/heavy, Tiger-too tall/heavy, V-strom-so so but not convinced, Kawakas-too tall/heavy....Buell 2008 Ulysses with heated handgrips and a lower seat height...tooooo bloody powerful but oh so lovely:drool:

[chanceyy]

well chick I highly recommend test riding .. I love my bike & every time I ride it I love it even more .. & every time I get off it I am still smiling & just look forward to the next time I can get on :wari:


besides my bike will be a long term proposition

[banditrider]

Do Buell's and Honda's come in green? :gob::innocent:

I am going to have to take Chanceyys advice and take them all for a ride when I can legally. I do like the Ninja 650?...but I want something I can pack up for a weekend away and take gravel in its stride without the road handling being compromised.
That leaves Dual purpose types...BMW-too tall/heavy, Tiger-too tall/heavy, V-strom-so so but not convinced, Kawakas-too tall/heavy....Buell 2008 Ulysses with heated handgrips and a lower seat height...tooooo bloody powerful but oh so lovely:drool:

650 V-Stroms get very good write-ups (esp in Two Wheels). Apparently they go alright and are very economical. Ran into a guy I used to flat with the other day and he's got one - he's over 20 stone and it seems to get him around well enough (poor wee bike). Seat height?

[Monamie]

650 V-Stroms get very good write-ups (esp in Two Wheels). Apparently they go alright and are very economical. Ran into a guy I used to flat with the other day and he's got one - he's over 20 stone and it seems to get him around well enough (poor wee bike). Seat height?

Yeah the seat height is fine-but most other Dual purpose (although I know they aren't really Dual or good on gravel-just seem to have a higher suspension?), are too tall. I have been told they can adjust anything `down' but if a bikes setup has to be moved that much then somethings gotta give- in that something else must be compromised at the expense of the lower height? :confused:

[yod]

nonononono... its not blindness its focus, when riding a honda weapon, in this case the jade blade, you become one with your steed, and your vehicle just became one in a sea of small slow moving obstacles to be avoided in the daily life and death ride journey to work.
so true....


.... I had Disturbed blasting in my ears as well:confused:
mint

Indestructable? 10000 Fists?


Dunno, the Connie may get jealous especially seeing the little red one gets ridden during the week!

hell hath no fury like a concours scorned....

[yod]

yep

have been discussing with Al - a pootle to Turangi may be on the cards, or perhaps the hunterville/fordell loop

[86GSXR]

I vote for the Buell, tame the power :rockon:

[86GSXR]

Im in, gotta blow out some cobwebs, better behave on Sat night then eh

IF Turangi is the go, can we take a tape measure? :yes:


yep

have been discussing with Al - a pootle to Turangi may be on the cards, or perhaps the hunterville/fordell loop

Both good rides, one a bit longer than the other, should be good!

[NZsarge]

I vote for the Buell, tame the power :rockon:

But what about the street triple??
Not dual purpose though..

[NZsarge]

yep

have been discussing with Al - a pootle to Turangi may be on the cards, or perhaps the hunterville/fordell loop

If ya gonna go there (Turangi) why not carry on round to Taupo for lunch and come back down the Napier/Taupo's?
That way it's half west coast (well middle of the country anyway) and half east coast. :D:2thumbsup 600k round trip.
Did'nt we do the Fordell loop not that long ago or am I thinking of something else?

[blacksheep]

and the striple comes in green!

[sels1]

Or you could always go retro on a Scrambler

[Monamie]

I vote for the Buell, tame the power :rockon:

:headbang::first:

[yod]

If ya gonna go there (Turangi) why not carry on round to Taupo for lunch and come back down the Napier/Taupo's?
That way it's half west coast (well middle of the country anyway) and half east coast. :D:2thumbsup 600k round trip.
Did'nt we do the Fordell loop not that long ago or am I thinking of something else?

Yeah could be a plan, middle road beckoning?

[Switch]

Unfortunatly i probally cant come on this ride :(
Have family visiting from hamilton.
But i have heard of riders from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua and possibly Tauranga are doing a big loop. Starts in auckland, heads through those cities, then down to Taupo.
I believe its a ride to remember fallen riders?
Anyway, so if you guys do head upto Taupo, im sure you will meet all the other bikers :)

[Owl]

Yeah could be a plan, middle road beckoning?

Mmmmm, sorry but I like to keep left!:eek5:

[NZsarge]

Yeah could be a plan, middle road beckoning?

Could give that some thought, maybe make that call on the way through.

[yod]

Could give that some thought, maybe make that call on the way through.

yeah was thinking that myself, might be a bit late in the day for that, maybe highway 50 instead

edit: should probably make this a 9am start at ashhurst, and head out through colyton road and 54 as per normal, 550-600km will take about 9 hours given our general proclivities for stopping and shit talking lol

[slydesigns]

9 hours! I'm going to stick to beating up some of the regoinal manawatu backroads on Sunday I think. Still have details on the kitchen to finish and a ZXR to tidy up.

[Monie]

edit: will take about 9 hours given our general proclivities for stopping and shit talking lol

:woohoo:you admit it you talk shit :woohoo:lol

[yod]

:woohoo:you admit it you talk shit :woohoo:lol

"our general proclivities for stopping and shit talking"

thats you too, little red ninja rider lol

[Monie]

Your windows were dirty :

what windows

What about something green?????



is that all you think of

[QUOTE=blacksheep;1678462]and the striple comes in green!

ohhhhhh look green........ cowboyz

[Monie]

"our general proclivities for stopping and shit talking"

thats you too, little red ninja rider lol



yeah yeah yeah what ever ........ lololololoo

[Meanie]

:headbang::first:

Mmmmmm looks like it coul be a Buel then. Cant deny, i quite like the look of them myself

[yod]

Mmmmmm looks like it coul be a Buel then. Cant deny, i quite like the look of them myself

and you let monie get another kwaka?

[ynot slow]

IF Turangi is the go, can we take a tape measure? :yes



Have a company tape measure or three,and nice neat laser one good for 1mm over 50mts.The operator can't be guaranteed over 50mts though.

Getting off topic sorry.

[blacksheep]

and its not even green:rolleyes:

[ynot slow]

will edit this post with info but at this stage Ashhurst mobil at 10 leaving 10.30 sunday ..

Not sure on the condition of the roads or where they actually lead too but that will be part of the adventure :lol:

Please pray for fine weather as well,be good to ride in calm(not gale winds).Count another zuki pootling along.

[banditrider]

yeah was thinking that myself, might be a bit late in the day for that, maybe highway 50 instead

edit: should probably make this a 9am start at ashhurst, and head out through colyton road and 54 as per normal, 550-600km will take about 9 hours given our general proclivities for stopping and shit talking lol

Might need to get the Connie outta the shed then...

[cowboyz]

Might need to get the Connie outta the shed then...

better get the wide load signage ready for the lead bike then?

[cowboyz]

thats why they invented paint.

[banditrider]

better get the wide load signage ready for the lead bike then?

Probably be wobbling around at the back - haven't fired here up in nearly 3 weeks :(:no::o

[yod]

better get the wide load signage ready for the lead bike then?

jeebus

two connies AND Big Bird.....someone better get onto land transport for the permits

[banditrider]

Maybe 3 Connies...

[cowboyz]

current plan is:

brief stop at taihape for coffee (and gas if needed) and to shoot some shit
possible stop in turangi for Al (and gas if needed) and to shoot some more shit
stop in taupo for lunch (and gas if needed) and to shoot the shit
stop in napier or thereabouts for gas if needed and to shoot the last of the shit
probably stop somewhere else on the last leg home to see if we can find any more shit to shoot, etc

just the usual...

I am going to wear a bullet proof vest because everyone knows, I am the shit.

[yod]

I am going to wear a bullet proof vest because everyone knows, I am the shit.

:killingme

so blingworthy

[Meanie]

I am going to wear a bullet proof vest because everyone knows, I am the shit.

All Hail the Shit..............Cowboyz

[yod]

All Hail the Shit..............Cowboyz

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

[Meanie]

and you let monie get another kwaka?

Dont even want to know the price tag on a Buel, The Kwaka is gonna break me enough, the downside of having two bikes in the shed will is definitly the cost :(

[banditrider]

All Hail the Shit..............Cowboyz


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

Got it covered...

[cowboyz]

sell that green thing in your shed and buy a different green thing..... sorted.

[Meanie]

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

:rofl:
We are gonna get so told off for talking crap in the wrong thread
Sorry chancey they forced me to do it :innocent:

[Meanie]

sell that green thing in your shed and buy a different green thing..... sorted.

Its not my green thing to sell besides i enjoy driving that green thing

[cowboyz]

dont worry about technicallities!

[Monamie]

here is the other ride on sunday (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1679321&postcount=61) ..

hmm discuss in here
Sounds good...feel like I need to stretch my legs and blow out the cobwebs:shifty:

[Monamie]

will edit this post with info but at this stage Ashhurst mobil at 10 leaving 10.30 sunday .. going to check out a few roads & end up back at the waterford cafe for late lunch ..

Not sure on the condition of the roads or where they actually lead too but that will be part of the adventure :lol:

:D

I mean...sounds good....I feel the need to stretch my legs and blow out the cobwebs:sweatdrop...I didn't mean to put it in the wrong thread...honest:gob:

[chanceyy]

Sounds good...feel like I need to stretch my legs and blow out the cobwebs:shifty:

excellent Mo .. be good to catch up again for sure :)

[NZsarge]

I guess meet 8:45-9am at Ashhurst and sod off asap after that

I figure we don't arse around too much in Ashhurst, if people aren't there by shortly after 9, we sod off, head for Taihape for coffee (and pie), anyone can catch us there if they're running a bit late

Steak and cheese :D:niceone:
Okey Dokey.

[yod]

Steak and cheese :D:niceone:
Okey Dokey.

gournet beef cheese and bacon :drool:

[Horse]

Butter chicken!

[Owl]

Steak and cheese :D:niceone:
Okey Dokey.


gournet beef cheese and bacon :drool:


Butter chicken!

Bugger, I'm on a diet:crybaby:

[ynot slow]

Sheesh guys you're sounding like a lot of dorklanders from ponsnobby with pie fillings,butter chicken,gourmet steak n cheese,what happened to the ol' stand by Irvines mince for $1.50 or so?Oh yeah they taste shite.

[Horse]

Exactly! BP butter chicken pies are a work of genius.

[yod]

actually Ponsonby pies are bloody nice and they're quite a good size too

many's the time i've stumbled home fortified by a ponsonby feast:drool:

[Monie]

All Hail the Shit..............Cowboyz


:not:...........:puke:

[ynot slow]

A ride to see the makatu pie factory would be good,not taking off topic,had ride in it.

[NZsarge]

gournet beef cheese and bacon :drool:

Damn!
There was a definite increase in saliva output when I read that....Yum!

[NZsarge]

I guess meet 8:45-9am at Ashhurst and sod off asap after that

I figure we don't arse around too much in Ashhurst, if people aren't there by shortly after 9, we sod off, head for Taihape for coffee (and pie), anyone can catch us there if they're running a bit late

With all this talk of snow about it may pay to discuss an alternative for tomorrow. We could go for Taupo but if it's been snowing through the Desert road there is bound to be ice.....not cool. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens overnight.
I'm not saying forget it but an alternative ride might be a good idea just incase. Whatever the case i'll be keen to ride somewhere. :yes:

[chanceyy]

With all this talk of snow about it may pay to discuss an alternative for tomorrow. We could go for Taupo but if it's been snowing through the Desert road there is bound to be ice.....not cool. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens overnight.
I'm not saying forget it but an alternative ride might be a good idea just incase. Whatever the case i'll be keen to ride somewhere. :yes:


well even though its a short ride there is the other one thats close by :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Man! That's one blue as sky! :niceone:

[banditrider]

Man! That's one blue as sky! :niceone:

And a nice frost!

[slydesigns]

just piecing the bike thats spread all over my garage back together now. See you at 10

[banditrider]

Some of us are back: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/100808TaupoLoop

[cowboyz]

nice pics. looks pretty icey on the desert road there. It was good to do the run up vinegar hill albiet a bit ginger. By the time I got back to vinegar hill the sun had done its thing. Lets just say I am pleased there were no police on it on the way back.
Looks like fun though. I spent the arvo sleeping and watching Olympics (someone has to do it)

[banditrider]

Plenty of cops on the rest of the loop. Damn lucky between Turangi & Taupo...and on highway 50...

[banditrider]

Waffle, waffle: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/08/theres-snow-in-them-thar-hills.html

[Owl]

Some of us are back:

I guess that was you I followed through the last part of the gorge and Napier Road?

[banditrider]

I guess that was you I followed through the last part of the gorge and Napier Road?

Yep, bejeebas the traffic was slow!

[yod]

absolutely superb ride

SH5 was magnificent

[cowboyz]

is there a competition for the worlds shortest ride report going on?

tell me what I missed!!

[chanceyy]

we went out we found gravel, change of plans headed to halcombe & hunterville for lunch

primo day, a few spits no tickets & a whole heap of bikes out & about

there ya go thats short

[banditrider]

is there a competition for the worlds shortest ride report going on?

tell me what I missed!!

Cowboyz departed at Taihape and everyone else had a great ride!

[yod]

alright alright....gimme a minute or two....got photos to sort too

[cowboyz]

Cowboyz departed at Taihape and everyone else had a great ride!

Oi!

I was out for a good time not a long time.........

had a bit of entertainment coming back over vinegar hill. Firstly found a driver (think he was just coming home from playcentre judging by his age) who thought it would be good to pass on a blind corner coming towards me. He would have been alot lighter as I was all over his car but managed to find a line round the outside of the corner.

Was very entertaining it was.

[cowboyz]

alright alright....gimme a minute or two....got photos to sort too

I wait in anticipation........ (not like it will be the first time)

[Meanie]

Photos
Too knackered to do a ride report
http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/TaupoNapierRide10082008

[yod]

Arrived at Ashhurst first for a change, over the next 20 minutes a nice collection of steeds gathered in readiness, as well as some random car loaded with wood and a woodchopper at the wheel.
After convincing the aforementioned woodchopper that he really wouldnt be able to keep up in a hyundai, he swapped it for a kwaka <Insert complete pisstake here> and we were off.

The dry sections on vinegar hill were mint. Where it was damp we took care, as it wasn't long after 9 and there was still a few icy patches showing. Good warmup for the days riding. We hit SH1 and pootled off to Taihape for the norm; a pie and coffee.

The woodchopper headed back as his hyundai, woodpile, couch and tv were all feeling lonely. The rest of the crew were made of sterner stuff and carried on into the breech; the icy wilderness that is the central plateau.

The closer to the high country we got the more snow and ice surrounded us. Magnificent views in all directions and we took the opportunity to stop for some photos in the snow, with the mountain in the background. Mint. Some cheeky sod thought a load of snow through my visor would be a good idea, then she went and hid behind my wife, no fair.

The darker corners of the three sisters were still icy and covered in grit so it was a pretty gentle pootle through there. Brilliant adventure to do the desert road in those conditions. The heated grips were coming into their own.

Gloriously sunny north of the plateau, as we stopped in Turangi for some property evaluation to be done at Al's residence. BR and Mark had a tighter schedule than us so they decided to gas up and get going while we arsed around some more. Good riding with you chaps, hope the rest of your ride was as good as ours. Took advantage of the snow-throwers guilt to swindle a spin on her mighty beast. MUAHAHAHAHAAA......cool fun. You really needa bigger bike Mon!

The daytona riders decided to swap steeds and then we pressed on to Taupo. This was later referred to as "Al's pootle". Long story. We were all very, err, "sedate" until a certain kwaka rider decided he simply couldn't take anymore and took off like a scared rabbit. You could almost hear the rest of the crew; "oh....alright then...". Things weren't quite so sedate up the hill from there....nice to stretch the legs tho.

Stopped for a good feed and coffee in Taupo and perused a rather nice black 1050 Tiger parked outside....go on Al, you know you want to.

Gassed up and headed off towards Napier. Apparently I was a bit of a pootler and (yet again) a certain kwaka rider decided to nip past and force the pace nicely. Cool. Then another kwaka rider (who really needs a bigger bike) decided to nip past as well. WTF?? Oh well....the pace was fine and the little red ninja was putting some spectacular lines in so I just tacked on her tail and got in another good zone. Finally into some twisties and hello, we're off. Sarge did his disappearing act while I glued myself to the Concours and we got into a farkin sweet zone, shortly the big gold daytona made it's presence felt as it went in search of the FZ1 and things got even more rapid. What a bloody awesome road. Dry and predictable = bloody good pace. The Big Bird and the Concours were nicely in sync as usual and the km's flew by. For some reason I enjoyed it a lot more going Taupo -> Napier. (I've only done it the other way in the past).

We paused to let the group regather just short of Bayview and to shoot some shit. (We never miss). Then carried on for gas and a snack/smoke/coffee/etc.

Dusk was settling in as we headed out through Taradale for SH50 and the run home. And WHAT A FOOKIN SURPRISE, a certain kwaka rider decides to force the pace again. Oh....alright then. Superb run through 50 at pace. Absolutely superb. The growl and thunder of multiple steeds being used as the biking gods intended is the shizzle. Loved it.

A brief pause at the end of 50 where we decided it was too cold for a brief pause at the end of 50. Had a spectacular night blast home with the two daytonas from there.

Rear tyre is well and truly toasted. Decided the woodchopper should have come the whole way more often so I don't have to do so much typing in future.

Yet another great Manawatu ride with the usual top notch crew.

Thanks all.

[yod]

I wait in anticipation........ (not like it will be the first time)

I type all that and now you're OFFLINE!??!?!

:oi-grr:

[banditrider]

I type all that and now you're OFFLINE!??!?!

:oi-grr:

Never mind, I read it and enjoyed it. Yes, the Taupo road rocks - both ways! You need to try it at about 3am in the morning...

[yod]

the evidence

[cowboyz]

I type all that and now you're OFFLINE!??!?!

:oi-grr:

Well when you get that keyboard going its hard to stop huh?


Bloody good report. I am not too miffed about missing it. Sure I wish I was along for the ride but bigger fish to fry just round the corner and have to spend money wisely. (Since all your plans of getting meanies fuel card sucks)

Desert road looks like a bit of a challenge. It was like that when I first moved to ashhurst and brought the bike down from hamilton. Had light gloves and no "mangrips" (as they are now to be called) and spent an hour and a half warming up in waioru.

[yod]

Bloody good report. I am not too miffed about missing it. Sure I wish I was along for the ride but bigger fish to fry just round the corner and have to spend money wisely. (Since all your plans of getting meanies fuel card sucks)

Desert road looks like a bit of a challenge. It was like that when I first moved to ashhurst and brought the bike down from hamilton. Had light gloves and no "mangrips" (as they are now to be called) and spent an hour and a half warming up in waioru.

Bloody good ride.

Shame you couldnt make it, you woulda enjoyed it. Priorities though. October will be cool.

Only thing that got cold was my toes.

[rottiguy]

sounds like a good ride, we had a pretty good one around vinegar hill etc..
mangrips aye ? well you can call them what you like but I'm still not getting any, how else can I give you shit for wanting warm fingies, geez, next you'll be getting a plastic bubble to keep the rain off :laugh::bleh:
I'll just stick with my frozen phalanges :cold:

[cowboyz]

wouldnt enjoyed seeing you on a kwaka! Oh the thoughts running through the head!

[cowboyz]

sounds like a good ride, we had a pretty good one around vinegar hill etc..
mangrips aye ? well you can call them what you like but I'm still not getting any, how else can I give you shit for wanting warm fingies, geez, next you'll be getting a plastic bubble to keep the rain off :laugh::bleh:
I'll just stick with my frozen phalanges :cold:

keep an eye on this space. might start marketing my $9.20 chain oiler! Works mint too!

[yod]

yeah...um....ever so slightly underpowered unfortunately

she really really needs a new bike

[cowboyz]

yeah...um....ever so slightly underpowered unfortunately

she really really needs a new bike

WHAT?

250cc kwaka

1100cc Honda

would have barely noticed the difference wouldnt ya?

[rottiguy]

let me guess, a hole punched in a 4 litre 30/40 tied above the chain


keep an eye on this space. might start marketing my $9.20 chain oiler! Works mint too!

[cowboyz]

let me guess, a hole punched in a 4 litre 30/40 tied above the chain

fuck. even I am not THAT rough.

50ml squezzy bottle.
1m pressure tubing
3 cable ties.

works on vibration.

No leaks while bike is not moving and a very slow drip while bike is moving. Might be a little too slow so just reach down and give the bottle a small squeeze at the end of ride. Might have a closer look at the scott oilers and see about running a vaccuum line in the top of it.

[chanceyy]

we had a pretty good one around vinegar hill etc..


Halcombe, Hunterville .. we came back same way due to time constraints so never made Vinegar Hill

Next time :yes:

[rottiguy]

sounds good, maybe a 2nd line into the exhaust to provide a smoke screen for that covert getaway :) and/or another onto the back wheel for that mandatory burnout at the cafe b4 coffee :whistle:


fuck. even I am not THAT rough.

50ml squezzy bottle.
1m pressure tubing
3 cable ties.

works on vibration.

No leaks while bike is not moving and a very slow drip while bike is moving. Might be a little too slow so just reach down and give the bottle a small squeeze at the end of ride. Might have a closer look at the scott oilers and see about running a vaccuum line in the top of it.

[rottiguy]

Maybe, although my bike will have had it's first service by then so it might be a much bigger ride :)


Halcombe, Hunterville .. we came back same way due to time constraints so never made Vinegar Hill

Next time :yes:

[cowboyz]

sounds good, maybe a 2nd line into the exhaust to provide a smoke screen for that covert getaway :) and/or another onto the back wheel for that mandatory burnout at the cafe b4 coffee :whistle:

Plans a brewing..............

[chanceyy]

Maybe, although my bike will have had it's first service by then so it might be a much bigger ride :)

hmm I thInk the te aroha trip might be on the cards soonish .. :)

so you up to seeing the family in aucks ?

[Owl]

Yep, bejeebas the traffic was slow!

I don't think anyone was travelling too quick. I saw you guys go past after a loo stop in Norsewood. I probably only caught up because I wanted to have a little fun in the gorge and make use of the clear road.:msn-wink:


The rest of the crew were made of sterner stuff and carried on into the breech; the icy wilderness that is the central plateau.

That sounds like a quote from "The lord of the rings":laugh: I gather all the heated grips were working just dandy then?:dodge:
Seriously, it sounds like you lot had a great day without incident:niceone:.

[86GSXR]

Superb write up there Yod. Excellent day out! Loved the Taupo Napier run and numerous other bits. Maybe I can justify a Tiger with mangrips now :yes:

I'm applying for a refund on my Scottoiler and then talking to Lance :shifty:

[yod]

Superb write up there Yod. Excellent day out! Loved the Taupo Napier run and numerous other bits. Maybe I can justify a Tiger with mangrips now :yes:

I'm applying for a refund on my Scottoiler and then talking to Lance :shifty:

yeah, t'was primo, without doubt

i'll stick to my waxing

[ynot slow]

Halcombe, Hunterville .. we came back same way due to time constraints so never made Vinegar Hill

Next time :yes:

What time did ya all leave?Decided last minute(typical women),so chucked some gas in(could've pissed faster)$20 took about 5 minutes no shit to fill,otherwise would've gassed at Ashhurst,arrived about 10.35 and all bikes gone.Thought you were off at 10 so read thread and saw 10.30 and new we were pushing it timewise.Still found this little windy section you call a gorge,so had to try it.

[NZsarge]

What a bloody awesome road. Dry and predictable

All apart from though pesky corrugated sweepers :sweatdrop :whistle:
Was an excellent day out everybody. Cheers.

[yod]

All apart from though pesky corrugated sweepers :sweatdrop :whistle:

...and the odd bit of traffic...

[blacksheep]

fuck. even I am not THAT rough.

50ml squezzy bottle.
1m pressure tubing
3 cable ties.

works on vibration.

No leaks while bike is not moving and a very slow drip while bike is moving. Might be a little too slow so just reach down and give the bottle a small squeeze at the end of ride. Might have a closer look at the scott oilers and see about running a vaccuum line in the top of it.

try this http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/ been running it for about 1 year now,bought it cos i couldn't afford scott oiler,can't really fault it!

[chanceyy]

What time did ya all leave?Decided last minute(typical women),so chucked some gas in(could've pissed faster)$20 took about 5 minutes no shit to fill,otherwise would've gassed at Ashhurst,arrived about 10.35 and all bikes gone.Thought you were off at 10 so read thread and saw 10.30 and new we were pushing it timewise.Still found this little windy section you call a gorge,so had to try it.

at the posted time .. 10.30 :whistle:

[chanceyy]

try this http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/ been running it for about 1 year now,bought it cos i couldn't afford scott oiler,can't really fault it!

be really keen to have a nosy at your one Allan :D been considering it for BB

[NZsarge]

...and the odd bit of traffic...

Yeah got way held up by a 4WD in the tight uphill sections (25-35 Kph corners).
What's with putting those small speed bumps on a couple of those steep downhill parts?
Kinda strikes me as that would be the ideal time to have full braking capacity without being upset by stupid man made bumps!

[yod]

What's with putting those small speed bumps on a couple of those steep downhill parts?
Kinda strikes me as that would be the ideal time to have full braking capacity without being upset by stupid man made bumps!

yeah, those were an arse!

i wonder if anyone clobbered those sheep?

did you see that goat that was munted?

[Horse]

works on vibration.

So only effective on a Harley... or a Kwaka? :)

Sorry, these jokes sometimes write themselves.

Went for a ride on Saturday, damn it was cold, a few hail showers and I had the grips running at 70% (the green light) for most of the day. Actually had cold toes as well.

Passed on Sunday because my rear tyre's getting a bit square and a bit lively in the damp spots when upright.

[cowboyz]

I'm applying for a refund on my Scottoiler and then talking to Lance :shifty:


he he. I only have a kwaka model one. Might be more expensive building a triumph model one with the single sided swingarm in all.


yeah, t'was primo, without doubt

i'll stick to my waxing

Far too much info............


try this http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/ been running it for about 1 year now,bought it cos i couldn't afford scott oiler,can't really fault it!

Yep. seen those. Pretty much just copied it without the name on it.
It probably doesnt work as well as a scott oiler but it does drip oil onto the chain so it cant be doing any harm.

[banditrider]

fuck. even I am not THAT rough.

50ml squezzy bottle.
1m pressure tubing
3 cable ties.

works on vibration.

No leaks while bike is not moving and a very slow drip while bike is moving. Might be a little too slow so just reach down and give the bottle a small squeeze at the end of ride. Might have a closer look at the scott oilers and see about running a vaccuum line in the top of it.

My old man has made up a couple using a solenoid hooked up to the front brake switch. Film canister for an oil reservoir, hose with very small orifice in it to control how much oil dripped onto chain. On a long cruise he would remember to activate it every now and again. When pushing it, you could smell oil cooking off some hot part or other. Worked well...

He's looking at his next bike at the mo so may need to make up another one...and the vtr needs one too...

[Monie]

Bloody good ride.

Shame you couldnt make it,

Only thing that got cold was my toes.


cold.... it was bloody bloody cold i mean cold from me toes to me head and all the bit in between... ....i want a bigger bike and a heated jacket..... yes i am a big sook ......but i am allowed to ..... but i did offer you to swap bikes......lol:rofl: it was a neat day the company was good but i do need a bigger bike ah

[Meanie]

cold.... it was bloody bloody cold i mean cold from me toes to me head and all the bit in between... ....i want a bigger bike and a heated jacket..... yes i am a big sook ......but i am allowed to ..... but i did offer you to swap bikes......lol:rofl: it was a neat day the company was good but i do need a bigger bike ah

Ill pass the hat around next time we all get together for your new bike

[NZsarge]

Ill pass the hat around next time we all get together for your new bike

He he, does that mean we all (as contributors) get a vote in what the bike is? :whistle: :laugh:

[Monie]

He he, does that mean we all (as contributors) get a vote in what the bike is? :whistle: :laugh:


but remember i have to be able to touch the ground.. [we short people]

[yod]

shorty

heehee

[NZsarge]

but remember i have to be able to touch the ground.. [we short people]

Hmmm, ZX14's have a pretty low seat hight don't they.....
Don't forget though, we get a turn. :devil2:

[yod]

definitely

a quick road test....8-mile and back should do it

[cowboyz]

Ill pass the hat around next time we all get together for your new bike

Make it a very small hat!


He he, does that mean we all (as contributors) get a vote in what the bike is? :whistle: :laugh:


Ooooh do I get a vote? Let me see,,,, the choices......


but remember i have to be able to touch the ground.. [we short people]

PW80?


shorty

heehee
but she does have hair..............



Hmmm, ZX14's have a pretty low seat hight don't they.....
Don't forget though, we get a turn. :devil2:

Monie on a ZX14? I have a feeling a few egos are gonna get crushed...........

[yod]

but she does have hair..............


In the famous words of the Doc from Back to the Future:

"hair? where I'm going, I don't need hair..."

err...I think it went something like that

[Meanie]

In the famous words of the Doc from Back to the Future:

"hair? where I'm going, I don't need hair..."

err...I think it went something like that

Yea well........ its just as well we dont need hair eh Yod

[cowboyz]

In the famous words of the Doc from Back to the Future:

"hair? where I'm going, I don't need hair..."

err...I think it went something like that

wasnt he insane?

I see the similarity

[Owl]

but remember i have to be able to touch the ground.. [we short people]

Does it have to be a Kwaka, or are you looking further a field?

[cowboyz]

Does it have to be a Kwaka, or are you looking further a field?

what kind of question is that????

Of course it has to be a kwaka!!!!!!!!!!!

[Owl]

what kind of question is that????

Of course it has to be a kwaka!!!!!!!!!!!

How did I know the reply would come from you?:laugh:

[cowboyz]

I am not biased.


Im just always right

[yod]

wasnt he insane?

I see the similarity

yep

a genius nutter, just like me

cept my time machine goes a little faster than 88

and it has a better paint job

and my sidekick is hotter

[rottiguy]

yep keen on a big ride, just a shame it has to be to dorkland, will only be a quick run cause I'll have to get back to feed the chew monster, 3 days 2 nights tops


hmm I thInk the te aroha trip might be on the cards soonish .. :)

so you up to seeing the family in aucks ?

[banditrider]

A devious plan is forming: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1685896&postcount=77

[yod]

roger doodle

sounds intriguing

[chanceyy]

yep keen on a big ride, just a shame it has to be to dorkland, will only be a quick run cause I'll have to get back to feed the chew monster, 3 days 2 nights tops

yup thats wot I was thinking as well .. ride up either fri/ sat & back sun/mon .. so 1 full day up there .. hmmm I get a rostered day off 1 in 6 weeks so thinking next rotation

[Monie]

Hmmm, ZX14's have a pretty low seat hight don't they.....
Don't forget though, we get a turn. :devil2:

so that means you ride mine i ride yours....... mmmmmmmmmmm

definitely

a quick road test....8-mile and back should do it
bring it on ........ as long as it is a hot day lol


Does it have to be a Kwaka, or are you looking further a field?

a honda would be nice ah ...... [dont tell cowboyz] and we paint it green lolol..........

[yod]

a honda would be nice ah ...... [dont tell cowboyz] and we paint it green lolol..........

nooooooooo


bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeee!!!!!!!!

[cowboyz]

a honda would be nice ah ...... [dont tell cowboyz] and we paint it green lolol..........

I will be able to tell it is a honda (even with the green disguise)

it is hard to hide the tell tale signs of ordering pink tutus instead of coffee at the stops.

[Monie]

I am not biased.


Im just always right
we just let you think that.......


I will be able to tell it is a honda (even with the green disguise)

it is hard to hide the tell tale signs of ordering pink tutus instead of coffee at the stops.

and you would know all about pink tutus.....

[Monie]

And yes bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbblue

[Monie]

see there was two accidents over the weekend fatel both envolving car and bike auckland and taupo.

[chanceyy]

see there was two accidents over the weekend fatel both envolving car and bike auckland and taupo.


It was 3 Monie .. there was another one on friday overseas tourist died as well

[NZsarge]

so that means you ride mine i ride yours....... mmmmmmmmmmm
If you get a ZX14 by all means:D


bring it on ........ as long as it is a hot day lol

a-huh :niceone:

a honda would be nice ah ...... [dont tell cowboyz] and we paint it green lolol..........

Oh please no.....not another Honda.. :shifty:

[chanceyy]

Oh please no.....not another Honda.. :shifty:

hmmmm as long as its not a kwaka it will be fine :sweatdrop:

[NZsarge]

nooooooooo


bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeee!!!!!!!!

Hmmff, liquid silver is a nice colour...on the right bike ofcourse..:whistle:

[NZsarge]

hmmmm as long as its not a kwaka it will be fine :sweatdrop:

Oh I dunno, kwaka's are ok I guess, 'bout time another Yamaha joined the fray I reckon, there must be some classy individuals out there somewhere. :bleh::dodge::sweatdrop:laugh:

[chanceyy]

Oh I dunno, kwaka's are ok I guess, 'bout time another Yamaha joined the fray I reckon, there must be some classy individuals out there somewhere. :bleh::dodge::sweatdrop:laugh:

dunno about the classy .. & somewhere is prob right :lol:


a blackbird will be joining the fray soon

[NZsarge]

a blackbird will be joining the fray soon

Yeesh! Don't tell me...it's blue.. :killingme

[chanceyy]

Yeesh! Don't tell me...it's blue.. :killingme

:nono: its not blue (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1686218&postcount=17)

[blacksheep]

heard about 5 minutes ago that phil turnbulls in palmy has closed its doors,supposedly in financial strife:crybaby:.not good,one of the better bike shops imho:yes:

[NZsarge]

heard about 5 minutes ago that phil turnbulls in palmy has closed its doors,supposedly in financial strife:crybaby:.not good,one of the better bike shops imho:yes:

Fuck! I hope not.
Is your source of information reliable?

[blacksheep]

as far as i know they are yes

[Owl]

heard about 5 minutes ago that phil turnbulls in palmy has closed its doors,supposedly in financial strife:crybaby:.not good,one of the better bike shops imho:yes:

Oh Fuck!!! Am I allowed to say that? It's certainly the place I prefer to spend my money. I'm not happy about this at all. Perhaps we could chip in and buy it:whistle:

[NZsarge]

as far as i know they are yes

Crap! That's a major bummer if it's true. I really feel for the guys working in there.

[blacksheep]

hopefully whatever problems they are having might be able to be sorted out.keep fingers crossed i reckon!

[cowboyz]

heard about 5 minutes ago that phil turnbulls in palmy has closed its doors,supposedly in financial strife:crybaby:.not good,one of the better bike shops imho:yes:


I did suspect after that auction but was hoping I was wrong.



hopefully whatever problems they are having might be able to be sorted out.keep fingers crossed i reckon!

certainly a few other bike shops in town I would like to see shut up before PTs. Looks like it might be the road trip for parts from now on.

Lets just hope it sorts itself out.

[NZsarge]

hopefully whatever problems they are having might be able to be sorted out.keep fingers crossed i reckon!

I second that, really good bunch in there.

[blacksheep]

wonder where i can get my yam serviced now to keep its warranty valid

[NZsarge]

wonder where i can get my yam serviced now to keep its warranty valid

Don't panic just yet, i'll wait 'till I see the doors closed for myself.
If it come to that mate there is alway's Hewitt's in Dannevirke (Yamaha dealer)

[chanceyy]

Don't panic just yet, i'll wait 'till I see the doors closed for myself.
If it come to that mate there is alway's Hewitt's in Dannevirke (Yamaha dealer)

yes its true but never know whats around the corner

really feel for the guys working there as well ..

guess I will not be getting a tyre on saturday now :(

[Owl]

Someone told me a while back they weren't doing too well and Robert Brooke wanted out. I took it as just another rumour, but perhaps it was true.

[cowboyz]

so are they officially closed shop already? Or remodelling?

[blacksheep]

phone message says doors shut but will be opening again in a couple of days

[NZsarge]

phone message says doors shut but will be opening again in a couple of days

I hope so, lets hope it's just a glitch, without knowing all the facts it ya just don't know eh...

[cowboyz]

No one will ever know all the facts. Its just not the way things are done these days.

[rgvrider]

hey there guys yes it is sadly all to true.they came in and pulled the rug out at about 10.30am this morning.thanks to all you guys who have supported us over the last few years.on a brighter note there is a guy looking at the shop with a view to purchase so if things go well we could be back up and running soon.on a personal note i have made some good mates thru working there and am greatfull to you for your support and friendship cheers guys

[cowboyz]

bad luck for you there.

Lets hope they get a bit reasonable on the sale price and the new owners will be in there like a shot.

[blacksheep]

hey there guys yes it is sadly all to true.they came in and pulled the rug out at about 10.30am this morning.thanks to all you guys who have supported us over the last few years.on a brighter note there is a guy looking at the shop with a view to purchase so if things go well we could be back up and running soon.on a personal note i have made some good mates thru working there and am greatfull to you for your support and friendship cheers guys

thinking about you all,your all a great bunch we hope it comes right for you

[86GSXR]

Sorry to hear this news Paul. Went past this arvo and saw the trucks, not good. As people have said, lets hope it's dealt to quickly and you guys are back in business real soon. Too good a resource to lose IMO.

[Horse]

Fark!

Bought all my gear from PTMC last November, all going strong so far.

[Meanie]

What a dam shame, good shop and top service. More people out of work too

[rottiguy]

Sorry to hear that mate, hopefully you can get sorted and get anew job before the boss puts you to work around the house :doh: Maybe you could start charging for working on bikes in ya garage, i'm sure there would be a few Kbers who would need work done on their bikes, aye :)




hey there guys yes it is sadly all to true.they came in and pulled the rug out at about 10.30am this morning.thanks to all you guys who have supported us over the last few years.on a brighter note there is a guy looking at the shop with a view to purchase so if things go well we could be back up and running soon.on a personal note i have made some good mates thru working there and am greatfull to you for your support and friendship cheers guys

[Owl]

hey there guys yes it is sadly all to true.they came in and pulled the rug out at about 10.30am this morning.thanks to all you guys who have supported us over the last few years.on a brighter note there is a guy looking at the shop with a view to purchase so if things go well we could be back up and running soon.on a personal note i have made some good mates thru working there and am greatfull to you for your support and friendship cheers guys

Thank you Paul (and Dave) for the cheery helpful service and deals in Parts!:yes: Much appreciated and I hope everything works out ok. Please keep us posted as to what’s happening!

Cheers,
Al

[yod]

oi! open up...i need a new rear

[Scruffygit]

Yeesh! Don't tell me...it's blue.. :killingme

No she's NOT.

They're called BLACKbirds for a reason.

Could be worse, she could be one of the pink ones.:sick:

[rgvrider]

oi! open up...i need a new rear

Would love to help...............but havent got a tyre machine in my garage yet hehehe

[oscarnz]

Sorry to hear that mate, hopefully you can get sorted and get anew job before the boss puts you to work around the house :doh: Maybe you could start charging for working on bikes in ya garage, i'm sure there would be a few Kbers who would need work done on their bikes, aye :)

Oi how did you guess that I was making him a list of things to do. Finally I have a house bitch :woohoo: Mmm dinner cooked every night, washing done. What more could a woman want................Yeah I know Dreams are Free, and it wouldnt feel right to put that pressure on Pauly.

[ynot slow]

Oi how did you guess that I was making him a list of things to do. Finally I have a house bitch :woohoo: Mmm dinner cooked every night, washing done. What more could a woman want................Yeah I know Dreams are Free, and it wouldnt feel right to put that pressure on Pauly.

Go on ya know ya want to chain him to the kitchen.

Sad times so hope it pans out happily soon.

[NZsarge]

oi! open up...i need a new rear

He needs a new tyre too... :laugh:

[NZsarge]

hey there guys yes it is sadly all to true.they came in and pulled the rug out at about 10.30am this morning.thanks to all you guys who have supported us over the last few years.on a brighter note there is a guy looking at the shop with a view to purchase so if things go well we could be back up and running soon.on a personal note i have made some good mates thru working there and am greatfull to you for your support and friendship cheers guys


thinking about you all,your all a great bunch we hope it comes right for you


Sorry to hear this news Paul. Went past this arvo and saw the trucks, not good. As people have said, lets hope it's dealt to quickly and you guys are back in business real soon. Too good a resource to lose IMO.


Fark!

Bought all my gear from PTMC last November, all going strong so far.


What a dam shame, good shop and top service. More people out of work too


Thank you Paul (and Dave) for the cheery helpful service and deals in Parts!:yes: Much appreciated and I hope everything works out ok. Please keep us posted as to what’s happening!

Cheers,
Al
I'd like to echo all these comments Paul, I really hope the people looking at the shop goes ahead and buys it and keeps everyone employed there on.
I know thanks mostly to you my riding experiences and bike ownership would'nt have been as enjoyable as they have been due to all the help and advice you guys have given me since getting back into riding.
Might drop by with a few bevvies one weekend soon and shoot the shit if ya keen.

[chanceyy]

I'd like to echo all these comments Paul, I really hope the people looking at the shop goes ahead and buys it and keeps everyone employed there on.
I know thanks mostly to you my riding experiences and bike ownership would'nt have been as enjoyable as they have been due to all the help and advice you guys have given me since getting back into riding.
Might drop by with a few bevvies one weekend soon and shoot the shit if ya keen.

really well said Sarge,

Thanks to Baz & Sarges recommendations I called in to see paul & have totally trusted his advice, experience and friendship (along with appreciating his mechanical skills on the odd occasion :whistle: )

It was great to walk into a predominately male domain & not be berated for asking those silly female questions, & for the support in the fundraiser ride & womans nite.

I hope all you guys get back on your feet soon, & Pauly if you feel the need to go for a ride to clear the mind you can borrow BB anytime :yes:

[oscarnz]

Thanks for all your support guys.
We really appreciated it and Pauly is touched by all your comments.

Our door is always open, if you want to call in for a coffee and chat.
I know Pauly will miss the people contact until he decides what he is going to do.

[Monie]

He needs a new tyre too... :laugh:


Thanks for all your support guys.
We really appreciated it and Pauly is touched by all your comments.

Our door is always open, if you want to call in for a coffee and chat.
I know Pauly will miss the people contact until he decides what he is going to do.

I thought he was going to be to house bitch [ sorry pauly] he can come and do my house work then i can go out and ride.... lol

[oscarnz]

Oh a lesser note
No new bike for me, hadnt done the paperwork on the new one (as there was no rush) so hence no deal

So back to my 250cc, and now at least I can get my full licence, then will re-assess and start looking for a new bike again.