Manawatu Rant n Rave

[NZsarge]

Umm.. Nope. waiting to see how much interest a ride garnered then was going to dream up somewhere to go, wether we do an old faithful ride or try somewhere new y'know.

[Owl]

Copied e-mail about the auction for those interested!

Thanks for your interest. We will not have a catalogue available until the auction day, but hope to compile a list of the auction entries later this week. I will email this to you early next week.
We will be on site for viewing between 10 & 2 on Friday (next week) and again at 8am on the morning of sale.

[NZsarge]

Copied e-mail about the auction for those interested!

Thanks for your interest. We will not have a catalogue available until the auction day, but hope to compile a list of the auction entries later this week. I will email this to you early next week.
We will be on site for viewing between 10 & 2 on Friday (next week) and again at 8am on the morning of sale.

If you could foward that e-mail to me when you get it i'd much obliged dude.:niceone:

[cowboyz]

i out for weekend.

got a new bedroom suite arriving on sat by they cant give a time so have to hang round all day and should be golfing on sun. At least it should stop raining.

[banditrider]

Yammy R1......go on you know ya want to!

After reading this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303243 I think a dual-purpose would be nice. Will know at about 8:05pm on Saturday night if I'll be able to justify a 3rd bike, and a 4th...


If you could foward that e-mail to me when you get it i'd much obliged dude.:niceone:

Me too please. My old man is still looking plus if there's gear going cheap too...

[banditrider]

I said 300k not 3000k! :lol:

We're just doing the 1 lap, but if you're keen...

[ynot slow]

i out for weekend.

got a new bedroom suite arriving on sat by they cant give a time so have to hang round all day and should be golfing on sun. At least it should stop raining.

The wallies at the shop should give you an idea morning or arvo,or if using contractor trucky tell him your there till 1.00pm for a lift.They should be able to work around your time frame not theirs,afterall you're the customer.

[ynot slow]

Just helped your bed go from $43 to $63 by auto bidding,was keen but room to small,and hoped the other guy would take it at last bid.Should get $250 minimum,but at least it will sell.

[cowboyz]

sold for $63.50 fucking bargin that is. At least I dont have to move the sucker now.

[ynot slow]

sold for $63.50 fucking bargin that is. At least I dont have to move the sucker now.

Take it from me you are friggin lucky you don't have to move the mother,don't know how often I'd turn up with a king/super king bed and the lift which was supposed to be there wasn't,at least the base is in two pieces,mattress usually a handfull to say the least,and made the heart beat quick.A knack to lift them by yourself.

[86GSXR]

After reading this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303243 I think a dual-purpose would be nice. Will know at about 8:05pm on Saturday night if I'll be able to justify a 3rd bike, and a 4th

Bloody hell, you're worse than I am lol. Hmmm, a dual purpose would be nice, especially after those pics...............


The wallies at the shop should give you an idea morning or arvo,or if using contractor trucky tell him your there till 1.00pm for a lift.They should be able to work around your time frame not theirs,afterall you're the customer.

Seconded!


sold for $63.50 fucking bargin that is. At least I dont have to move the sucker now.

Cool!

[NZsarge]

hoping to have a new Conti on the rear tomorrow so I should be in, any idea where?

For starters whats the prefered day? assuming that the whole weekend will be fine. :rolleyes:
Saturday because the dinner is on in the evening and that way ya can get on the piss or sunday coz it'll be a good reason to not hit the piss too hard. :laugh:

[yod]

saturday I spose , then we have even more shit to talk about at dinner lol

[86GSXR]

I'd be keen. MAY have something that needs running in ;) Hope Anthony can make it.

[NZsarge]

I'd be keen. MAY have something that needs running in ;) Hope Anthony can make it.

Uh oh, don't need two guesses as to what that is...
Oh and you know you're gonna.. theres no "MAY" in it! :lol:

[86GSXR]

Ah to be sure. The MAY relates to whether she's here this weekend or next :woohoo:

[yod]

....and the stable expands......

nice

[Monie]

Ah to be sure. The MAY relates to whether she's here this weekend or next :woohoo:

nice........

[Owl]

Ah to be sure. The MAY relates to whether she's here this weekend or next :woohoo:

You must have a f#$*@*# big shed. I'm jealous!:crybaby:

[chanceyy]

Ah to be sure. The MAY relates to whether she's here this weekend or next :woohoo:

:wari: fingers crossed for this weekend then :yes:

[blacksheep]

You must have a f#$*@*# big shed. I'm jealous!:crybaby:

f#**cking big wallet :yeah:jealous

[banditrider]

It'll probably be raining but I'll probably be there: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80709

[chanceyy]

It'll probably be raining but I'll probably be there: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80709

it sure was wet last yr .. hmm will decide later on if I will do this .. after last yrs one just might give it a miss .. or be right out the back ... like wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy out the back

[86GSXR]

....and the stable expands......

nice

Ta, quite exciting really, scary too!


nice........

Thank you, and the same to you I believe :yes:


You must have a f#$*@*# big shed. I'm jealous!:crybaby:

Yeah, and getting crowded lol. Mind you, you can't beat the smile factor when you look inside :yes:


:wari: fingers crossed for this weekend then :yes:

Yep, she'll be ready tomorrow night all going well :drool: :niceone: :yes:


f#**cking big wallet :yeah:jealous

Shit, don't remind me, that's the painful bit :pinch: See you out there soon :ride:

[NZsarge]

It'll probably be raining but I'll probably be there: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80709


it sure was wet last yr .. hmm will decide later on if I will do this .. after last yrs one just might give it a miss .. or be right out the back ... like wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy out the back

If it's fine :whistle::rolleyes: I might be into that.

[ynot slow]

Cool Honda XR 50(not 500)to travel the gravel road,or to letter box.

No wonder you have a guard dog you'll need an alarm on the garage,if you need room I can take another Zuki or two,mine is lonely(not for long hopefully).

[manwithav8]

the v8's won't make this one but tell us about it over a plate of ribs and a corona or 10 at the dinner

[yod]

indeed, will do

good to see ya out there today, you got that RF humming :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Very quick rundown given the time. Got a Tiger, very beautiful, some of the crew have checked her out. Huge thanks to Meanie and Monie :yes: Had to go home via Gorge, Ballance, Track. Can't wait to get run in completed. Four bolts per side, five minutes, panniers off. Almost figured out dash displays. Certain to get the hang of the pannier opening mechanism one day. Shagged around in shed admiring and tinkering. Now very late, big day today :soon:

[Owl]

Very quick rundown given the time. Got a Tiger, very beautiful, some of the crew have checked her out. Huge thanks to Meanie and Monie :yes: Had to go home via Gorge, Ballance, Track. Can't wait to get run in completed. Four bolts per side, five minutes, panniers off. Almost figured out dash displays. Certain to get the hang of the pannier opening mechanism one day. Shagged around in shed admiring and tinkering. Now very late, big day today :soon:

Cooooool! What colour?

[NZsarge]

Cooooool! What colour?

Should get some pics today, you coming for a ride? Check out w/end rides thread.

[NZsarge]

indeed, will do

good to see ya out there today, you got that RF humming :niceone:

Indeed he did, i'll catch you at 9.....ish then. :niceone:

[Owl]

Should get some pics today, you coming for a ride? Check out w/end rides thread.

Mmmmmm haven't been to bed yet. Insomnia's a bitch and I'm waiting to get tired so I can sleep!:sleep: You get my e-mail?

[86GSXR]

Blue. Technically, Caspian blue. Bit of a story behind it :yes: Hope you got some sleep, I finally did and will get rid of a few run in kms today, can't wait.

[86GSXR]

A bit of a breeze here, not a cloud in the sky, good day for it, yeah :cool:

[ynot slow]

Cool panniers now you can go offroad rabbit hunting,and bring home the buggers in them.Unless ya break them off when dodging/catching the rabbits.

[manwithav8]

indeed, will do

good to see ya out there today, you got that RF humming :niceone:

mmm ribs..

Yes the RF was humming and it seemed to have plenty more...Can almost feel the tyre ripping as ya pour the power on out of corners.... My working weekends are coming to an end so you know what that means....

Have a good one today..

[oscarnz]

Very quick rundown given the time. Got a Tiger, very beautiful, some of the crew have checked her out. Huge thanks to Meanie and Monie :yes: Had to go home via Gorge, Ballance, Track. Can't wait to get run in completed. Four bolts per side, five minutes, panniers off. Almost figured out dash displays. Certain to get the hang of the pannier opening mechanism one day. Shagged around in shed admiring and tinkering. Now very late, big day today :soon:

Congrats Al, look forward to checking it out soon.

[Monie]

Very quick rundown given the time. Got a Tiger, very beautiful, some of the crew have checked her out. Huge thanks to Meanie and Monie :yes: Had to go home via Gorge, Ballance, Track. Can't wait to get run in completed. Four bolts per side, five minutes, panniers off. Almost figured out dash displays. Certain to get the hang of the pannier opening mechanism one day. Shagged around in shed admiring and tinkering. Now very late, big day today :soon:

you are welcome any time...

Blue. Technically, Caspian blue. Bit of a story behind it :yes: Hope you got some sleep, I finally did and will get rid of a few run in kms today, can't wait.

the colour is well what can i say blueeeeeeeeeeeeee only the best ah yod .

[Monie]

thanks for the ride yesterday you 3 was really good and fun. see you all tonight........

[chanceyy]

Congrats Al looking forward to checking it out morrow :D

(not tooo early mind you :whistle: I have a feeling its going to be a fairly late nite tonite :laugh: )

[Meanie]

Very quick rundown given the time. Got a Tiger, very beautiful, some of the crew have checked her out. Huge thanks to Meanie and Monie :yes: Had to go home via Gorge, Ballance, Track. Can't wait to get run in completed. Four bolts per side, five minutes, panniers off. Almost figured out dash displays. Certain to get the hang of the pannier opening mechanism one day. Shagged around in shed admiring and tinkering. Now very late, big day today :soon:

Nice bike mate, and you definitly suit it

[NZsarge]

Nice ride today guys, see you on Palmy in a few hours.

[yod]

magnificent day out, other than the poor bugger with the decapitated aprilia

you missed out on a snorting run over the track sarge:rockon:

[86GSXR]

Excellent day out guys! That Aprillia certainly came off 2nd best, crikey! Tiger going very well, excellent ride, excellent company, see you soon!

[NZsarge]

Mmmmmm haven't been to bed yet. Insomnia's a bitch and I'm waiting to get tired so I can sleep!:sleep: You get my e-mail?

Nah did'nt get you e-mail mate but if seen the PDF with whats in the auction though. Cheers.

[NZsarge]

magnificent day out, other than the poor bugger with the decapitated aprilia

you missed out on a snorting run over the track sarge:rockon:

I had a pretty decent criuse through the back to Oringi anyway mate.

[Bren]

Just got a call from real estate agent today...After a busy open home yesterday (4 groups of people coming through in 1/2 hr) an offer has been presented....so the anticipation is there to see something decent on the table....I hope the offer is not an insult but a fair price....Cross fingers. The agent will be here at 5pm to present the offer to me... I will update after 6pm

[sinfull]

Just got a call from real estate agent today...After a busy open home yesterday (4 groups of people coming through in 1/2 hr) an offer has been presented....so the anticipation is there to see something decent on the table....I hope the offer is not an insult but a fair price....Cross fingers. The agent will be here at 5pm to present the offer to me... I will update after 6pm

Fingers crossed mate, be good to see ya up here !

[ynot slow]

Of course you guys will be late getting away it is Manawatu rides.And the threesome leaving BP Fitzherbert at 12.15 will make sure there will be a delay hehe.Great day for a cruise.

[ynot slow]

Just got a call from real estate agent today...After a busy open home yesterday (4 groups of people coming through in 1/2 hr) an offer has been presented....so the anticipation is there to see something decent on the table....I hope the offer is not an insult but a fair price....Cross fingers. The agent will be here at 5pm to present the offer to me... I will update after 6pm

Hopefully it isn't real estate talk for crappy offer,amazing how the agents come in and say yes we will sell it in a few weeks,then after a FEW weeks they say maybe the price needs moving etc,funny how when you ask what price they say xxx,you agree yep that's about spot on give or take a few thou,then after the novelty runs thin they say maybe we should go this $$$.We are ok as we can still drop 28thou and still make money,but as I said to the agent give me any offers and I will judge them.Funny how the "serious offers" seem to vanish then.

[Bren]

just saw the offer....it was 25K off the mark, and would mean negative equity...so counter offered with what we would settle for...5k under what its listed at...its still listed way under GV!...and am not gonna counter again...he can take it or fuck off!

[Bren]

Fingers crossed mate, be good to see ya up here !


YEAH MATE i wanna be with my wife again...i dont like livin like a bachelor..and dont like the fact that the only pussy in my bed at the mo is of the feline kind!


oh ...ya better be careful with yer avatar...dont wanna poke yer eye out! :rofl:

[ynot slow]

They don't understand that yes you want to move but no you're not going to give the house away,have to wonder who is paying the comission vendor or buyer lol,with stupid offers.

[cowboyz]

Took Mrs C out for a much needed pootle. It was mint too. Had to go up to wangavegas with Meanie so had a fairly steady run up through Halcombe hill then out through Marton, turakina and on to Wangas. Heaps and heaps of bikes out today and just as many police. Saw an ambulance in high speed mode out the back of turakina and then a massive accident involving a couple of cars just off the bridge in wangas.
Had coffee and chips and decided to head out towards vinegar hill home.
Vinegar hill is mint! Had a great time on it.
Then heading down Chelthaham striaghts I made sure Meanie was in front of me because every time I have had him following me I get pulled over.
Cruising along at 120 and meanie pulls over in front of me. I wonder whats up so pull up to find a cop behind us with his lights flashing. They should create some kind of mirror system on the bike so you can see whats coming up behind you. Discussion on how fast we were going and Meanie near rolling round in the drain laughing and he let us both off and we were on our way. Meanie took off and Mrs C and I made in 10 feet before running out of fuel. Must remember to switch the reserve switch back after refueling.
Again it gave Meanie a good laugh and called Monie to the rescue. Actually I am not sure if she was called for the rescue or just called so more could get in on the laughing.

All in all, it was an eventful afternoon.

Have a pic but cant upload due to some changes on KB

[sinfull]

oh ...ya better be careful with yer avatar...dont wanna poke yer eye out! :rofl:

Yeah tis a bit of a worry when i wake up scratchin !

Not a well boy today shit !
Sort of crept up on me yesterday, was a pretty happy sort of chap after getting up to the track day in taupo thurs/fri so felt like a cellibatory bourbon or two when i got up yesterday, so cracked the first by 1 pm, had all intentions of doing the palmy dinner night but next thing a couple more boxes showed up and i think H was tucking me in by 8 30 last night lol

[yod]

Took Mrs C out for a much needed pootle. It was mint too. Had to go up to wangavegas with Meanie so had a fairly steady run up through Halcombe hill then out through Marton, turakina and on to Wangas. Heaps and heaps of bikes out today and just as many police. Saw an ambulance in high speed mode out the back of turakina and then a massive accident involving a couple of cars just off the bridge in wangas.
Had coffee and chips and decided to head out towards vinegar hill home.
Vinegar hill is mint! Had a great time on it.
Then heading down Chelthaham striaghts I made sure Meanie was in front of me because every time I have had him following me I get pulled over.
Cruising along at 120 and meanie pulls over in front of me. I wonder whats up so pull up to find a cop behind us with his lights flashing. They should create some kind of mirror system on the bike so you can see whats coming up behind you. Discussion on how fast we were going and Meanie near rolling round in the drain laughing and he let us both off and we were on our way. Meanie took off and Mrs C and I made in 10 feet before running out of fuel. Must remember to switch the reserve switch back after refueling.
Again it gave Meanie a good laugh and called Monie to the rescue. Actually I am not sure if she was called for the rescue or just called so more could get in on the laughing.

All in all, it was an eventful afternoon.

Have a pic but cant upload due to some changes on KB

lol

great report, pity i couldnt join ya but at least i have less of a jungle and more of a garden now

[cowboyz]

lol

great report, pity i couldnt join ya but at least i have less of a jungle and more of a garden now

there were talks of needing a decoy and funny enough, your name did come up.

[yod]

shucks

im flattered

[yod]

a pootling we will go......

[Bren]

shit...is that the rimutakas there....a lot of snow about eh? or is tha waiouru?

[yod]

two different rides

first two from waiouru and taihape
second two at the paekok lookout

[manwithav8]

lol

great report, pity i couldnt join ya but at least i have less of a jungle and more of a garden now

Hahah me too mate.. Got the lawns done, edges trimmed, and all is looking semi decent again.. Also managed to get Kaz out on the bike in the afternoon for a shoot up to the windmills for a quick photo shoot then home again.. Wish we were out longer but still had plenty to do....


After the RF running mint the other day it seems to be down a cylinder below 4000rpm again...Will have to look at plugs and leads again damn it...

[chanceyy]

Awesome ride today, just one of those nice head clearing rides & good chance to get more intimate with BB esp on the tight twisties :yes:

Met Al at the end of his road & first glimpse of the new wheels (got a much closer look up later in the day :D )

in to palmy to meet up with Robertydog .. I was sure that we passed him as we headed in .. & sure enough he came back .. after breaky/brunch & drink of to dannivegas we set

nice we stroll, must say going over the track to come around a corner to find two bikes on my side of the road was :eek: & took a wee bit for the heart to get back into its rightful place & felt a weeeeee bit more cautious for a few ks after that ..

at Danniverke & joined up with Sarge & Sugi & after yet another drink it was time to hit one of my favorite roads .. the scenery stunning, the road interesting & surprisingly in excellent condition.

Since I was out with the fast boyz spent the first part just getting into a bit of a flow with BB .. thanks to sarge for waiting at corners for me :msn-wink: Last road into Ormandville I was getting into a bit of a groove & had sarge following ... cheers mate

after chatting with a harley rider at the ormondville pub for a bit we headed back the same way with a bit of follow the leader .. thanks Sugi that was fun .. noticed that sarge & al had changed bikes & looked like the were having fun (in my rear vision mirror)

stop back at Sugi's for another drink .. & not long after we left it was time to change bikes & take the tiger for a wee strop .. very nice, light and easy to flick around .. lovely upright riding position .. being quite tall I could only just tip toe so stopping on slight incline upwards was interesting :clap:

anyhow time to fill up BB & quite a brisk ride back to Palmy :innocent: & finally back in the driveway just on 6.30pm ..

thanks guys . simply a fab day, weather minta, great company, & I :love: my bike, the relationship is just getting stronger :shutup: :devil2:

photos to follow

[chanceyy]

just saw the offer....it was 25K off the mark, and would mean negative equity...so counter offered with what we would settle for...5k under what its listed at...its still listed way under GV!...and am not gonna counter again...he can take it or fuck off!

Good luck with that Bren .. got fingers crossed for you :yes:

[manwithav8]

you must spread some rep around before giving it to yod again.....

[banditrider]

a pootling we will go......

The pootles still 2 weeks away...

Checkout the zorst on this bird:

[chanceyy]

ummm we arrived at dannivegas at 12.55 :bleh:

[Monie]

a pootling we will go......
well two blue bikes i wonder who's ...


Took Mrs C out for a much needed pootle. It was mint too. Had to go up to wangavegas with Meanie so had a fairly steady run up through Halcombe hill then out through Marton, turakina and on to Wangas. Heaps and heaps of bikes out today and just as many police. Saw an ambulance in high speed mode out the back of turakina and then a massive accident involving a couple of cars just off the bridge in wangas.
Had coffee and chips and decided to head out towards vinegar hill home.
Vinegar hill is mint! Had a great time on it.
Then heading down Chelthaham striaghts I made sure Meanie was in front of me because every time I have had him following me I get pulled over.
Cruising along at 120 and meanie pulls over in front of me. I wonder whats up so pull up to find a cop behind us with his lights flashing. They should create some kind of mirror system on the bike so you can see whats coming up behind you. Discussion on how fast we were going and Meanie near rolling round in the drain laughing and he let us both off and we were on our way. Meanie took off and Mrs C and I made in 10 feet before running out of fuel. Must remember to switch the reserve switch back after refueling.
Again it gave Meanie a good laugh and called Monie to the rescue. Actually I am not sure if she was called for the rescue or just called so more could get in on the laughing.

All in all, it was an eventful afternoon.

Have a pic but cant upload due to some changes on KB

i have to adimt to see you three laying in the grass i still laugh thinking about it... i wish i had my camera... thanks for the laugh...

[robertydog]

Awesome ride today, just one of those nice head clearing rides & good chance to get more intimate with BB esp on the tight twisties :yes:

Met Al at the end of his road & first glimpse of the new wheels (got a much closer look up later in the day :D )

in to palmy to meet up with Robertydog .. I was sure that we passed him as we headed in .. & sure enough he came back .. after breaky/brunch & drink of to dannivegas we set

nice we stroll, must say going over the track to come around a corner to find two bikes on my side of the road was :eek: & took a wee bit for the heart to get back into its rightful place & felt a weeeeee bit more cautious for a few ks after that ..

at Danniverke & joined up with Sarge & Sugi & after yet another drink it was time to hit one of my favorite roads .. the scenery stunning, the road interesting & surprisingly in excellent condition.

Since I was out with the fast boyz spent the first part just getting into a bit of a flow with BB .. thanks to sarge for waiting at corners for me :msn-wink: Last road into Ormandville I was getting into a bit of a groove & had sarge following ... cheers mate


That was a good cruze today. Only my second time over the track and i reckon i need more practice. :woohoo:
Thanks Sugi and Sarge for showing me some of your back roads. Great scenery around those parts.
Didnt take me long to get home from Ormandville and was parked up at 3.55pm.

[chanceyy]

A few pics from today

[banditrider]

Primo day out there alright. Had a blast meself: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/08/charity-ride.html

[86GSXR]

What a great weekend! The Tiger is everything I hoped it would be and more. Hit a cracking pace through to Ormondville this arvo and she sure gets along. Did some suspension adjustments this morning and will tweak a bit more. First service coming up soon. Thanks all for an excellent weekends riding!

[banditrider]

What a great weekend! The Tiger is everything I hoped it would be and more.

Looks nice in the piccys too! Be nice to see it in the flesh soon too.

[manwithav8]

What a great weekend! The Tiger is everything I hoped it would be and more. Hit a cracking pace through to Ormondville this arvo and she sure gets along. Did some suspension adjustments this morning and will tweak a bit more. First service coming up soon. Thanks all for an excellent weekends riding!

Good on you AL.. Hoping to get out with ya again sometime in the near future... We gave our TIGER a bath yesterday!!

[ynot slow]

Good on you AL.. Hoping to get out with ya again sometime in the near future... We gave our TIGER a bath yesterday!!

Cool two water cooled tigers.

We could've run into you guys this arvo,did you go back through the gorge about 3pm?We came back from Tui HQ after viewing the wind towers first,coming back caught up to a couple of bikes at end of gorge,but one blasted off as soon as yellow lines stopped and was gone,came accross a concours as we rode into city limits.

[86GSXR]

Looks nice in the piccys too! Be nice to see it in the flesh soon too.

I can't wait for the next ride!


Good on you AL.. Hoping to get out with ya again sometime in the near future... We gave our TIGER a bath yesterday!!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[ynot slow]

ummm we arrived at dannivegas at 12.55 :bleh:

PDQ,good day for it too.Lucky no sheriff along the way?

[ynot slow]

I can't wait for the next ride!

:

I feel a very bad illness befalling you over next 8 hours or so,only cure is ride and recreation.:scooter::woohoo::mobile:

[NZsarge]

That was a good cruze today. Only my second time over the track and i reckon i need more practice. :woohoo:
Thanks Sugi and Sarge for showing me some of your back roads. Great scenery around those parts.
Didnt take me long to get home from Ormandville and was parked up at 3.55pm.

Sugilite did the showing mate, I just pootled along, had a big weekends riding and was nice to chill out and take in the sun, now all we need is see the degrees C rise a bit and it'll be golden.

[sugilite]

Cheers for the ride folks. As long as I was riding, it kept my mind off my crook guts! Great weather, company and scenery. Geez, loved your blinged out bike roberty, it's awesome :yes:

[sugilite]

I can't wait for the next ride!



:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thats a mighty fine looking machine you have there Alistair and I'm looking forward to a wee pootle once it's run in :yes: I can see myself on something similar for my next bike!

[ynot slow]

They don't want to make it easy eh?

[NZsarge]

They don't want to make it easy eh?

Not for private buyers it would seem.

[chanceyy]

Nothing stopping a group buy, but it depends on how it's sorted. I could go 2-4 tyres and if a few others are keen on 1-2, it would make up 10 pretty quick. Hell, the way you eat tyres, you must be keen on a 1/2 dozen.:laugh:



be good if everyone wants the same type of tire, apparently it will not be a mixed bag .. but he could be open to change .. depends on interest ..

[KiwiKat]

I only joined up yesterday but have already found value. haven't ridden for a long time. I broought a new Katana from turnbulls in December. gutted they closed but just got letter from Suzuki NZ advising New Dealership as Freedom Suzuki. I've had fantastic service from these guys so will be pleased to support them.:rockon:

[86GSXR]

Personally, having had both Power 2CT and PR2's on the Daytona, I have to say I prefer the Road 2's. Both great tyres but the Power didn't last long. The Road 2's do last longer and you'd have to be REALLY pushing it to benefit from the Power IMHO.

The Tiger came with Pilot Road S, very good! Watch out for thin layers of pollen on the road btw folks.

[chanceyy]

Watch out for thin layers of pollen on the road btw folks.


is there more of a story there Al ???

[86GSXR]

No, but there could be if you hit it at the wrong angle in the wrong conditions, general caution only.

[manwithav8]

Heading up to Turangi this Sunday to check out some work on my place. I'm thinking of just going straight up the line leaving from BP Rangitiki around 9.30. I'll probably need a couple of hours on site and then head back who knows which way :scooter:

Well what a great idea... I'm sure there is no work for me this weekend so how about I through a tape measure in the bag, the wife on the back and join ya.. ...

[manwithav8]

No, but there could be if you hit it at the wrong angle in the wrong conditions, general caution only.

not only that, where there is pollen there is beeesssss..............

[yod]

i feel a plan coming on.....

[manwithav8]

i feel a plan coming on.....

Yes... Me too.. Might even clean the BBQ for the return.... I feel like bbq.. Just cos it is sunday doesn't mean we can't lol...

Plus I am doing up Kaz's parents bathroom all week so can be hung over for that!!!

[yod]

Yes... Me too.. Might even clean the BBQ for the return.... I feel like bbq.. Just cos it is sunday doesn't mean we can't lol...

Plus I am doing up Kaz's parents bathroom all week so can be hung over for that!!!

see, i knew i could feel a plan coming on

[manwithav8]

see, i knew i could feel a plan coming on

oh you are too wise old one!!!! will confirm if I am free closer to the time...

Have duty all night on friday so will more than likely be sleeping sat so sun seems to be the day for me....

[yod]

cool...hopefully weather plays ball

[manwithav8]

cool...hopefully weather plays ball

agreed. This phone rocks LOL

[yod]

lol

geek

[ynot slow]

not only that, where there is pollen there is beeesssss..............

Cool is really good to get a bee fly down your back and sting,usually between the shoulder blade where you can't get it.

[Monamie]

...The Black Pearl has gone to a new home :weep::crybaby:
I am not a happy chick....well....kind of cos she is teaching a young man how to `road ride' after being a dirtbike rider,before he goes and gets a zippy FXR150 or similar:sweatdrop. I know she will look after him:hug:

So I am off to Wellington MC tomorrow...wagging work and just may come back with something...if they have it in my colour:rolleyes:
I will be looking for some very laid back `no I won't be keeping up with you' rides over the next few months until I find my feet.

Observation:
I have ridden a Hornet 900-very solid and secure on the road, would be good for long rides, nice seating postion etc but wide between the legs:whistle:, nice and `smooth' ride.
ER6N-racey wee number, more of a race bike as shit they can go:laugh:Lots of fun but not sure if I would like to ride it all day. Nice seating and leg position-had a bit of a sore back after though.


Watch this space.

[Meanie]

...The Black Pearl has gone to a new home :weep::crybaby:
I am not a happy chick....well....kind of cos she is teaching a young man how to `road ride' after being a dirtbike rider,before he goes and gets a zippy FXR150 or similar:sweatdrop. I know she will look after him:hug:

So I am off to Wellington MC tomorrow...wagging work and just may come back with something...if they have it in my colour:rolleyes:
I will be looking for some very laid back `no I won't be keeping up with you' rides over the next few months until I find my feet.

Observation:
I have ridden a Hornet 900-very solid and secure on the road, would be good for long rides, nice seating postion etc but wide between the legs:whistle:, nice and `smooth' ride.
ER6N-racey wee number, more of a race bike as shit they can go:laugh:Lots of fun but not sure if I would like to ride it all day. Nice seating and leg position-had a bit of a sore back after though.


Watch this space.

Looking forward to see what you decide on buying. Bike shopping rocks eh

[yod]

get back to work Meanie, i can see you hiding over there

[Meanie]

get back to work Meanie, i can see you hiding over there
Ditto..............

[Monamie]

Looking forward to see what you decide on buying. Bike shopping rocks eh

It will be `kid in a lollie shop' syndrome for sure:niceone:

[NZsarge]

get back to work Meanie, i can see you hiding over there

I see you can get that 3M dual lock stuff through Ram Solutions.

[yod]

I see you can get that 3M dual lock stuff through Ram Solutions.

what's the damage for how much?

[NZsarge]

what's the damage for how much?

$7 for a tiny strip, have'nt looked into too much as yet but beats $50 for a roll ...maybe and i'm not sure wether they sell the clear stuff, might only be selling black. Their application for it is to fix electronics to your bike.

[NZsarge]

Just did a search on this sight to see what came up and bingo!
Do the same and look under "Dual Lock better than velcro!".

[chanceyy]

...The Black Pearl has gone to a new home :weep::crybaby:
I am not a happy chick....well....kind of cos she is teaching a young man how to `road ride' after being a dirtbike rider,before he goes and gets a zippy FXR150 or similar:sweatdrop. I know she will look after him:hug:

So I am off to Wellington MC tomorrow...wagging work and just may come back with something...if they have it in my colour:rolleyes:
I will be looking for some very laid back `no I won't be keeping up with you' rides over the next few months until I find my feet.

Observation:
I have ridden a Hornet 900-very solid and secure on the road, would be good for long rides, nice seating postion etc but wide between the legs:whistle:, nice and `smooth' ride.
ER6N-racey wee number, more of a race bike as shit they can go:laugh:Lots of fun but not sure if I would like to ride it all day. Nice seating and leg position-had a bit of a sore back after though.


Watch this space.

watching ... good luck chick .. be able to head out for a few quiet pootles soon :) :yes: .. :shutup: :innocent:

[86GSXR]

...The Black Pearl has gone to a new home :weep::crybaby:
I am not a happy chick....well....kind of cos she is teaching a young man how to `road ride' after being a dirtbike rider,before he goes and gets a zippy FXR150 or similar:sweatdrop. I know she will look after him:hug:

So I am off to Wellington MC tomorrow...wagging work and just may come back with something...if they have it in my colour:rolleyes:
I will be looking for some very laid back `no I won't be keeping up with you' rides over the next few months until I find my feet.

Observation:
I have ridden a Hornet 900-very solid and secure on the road, would be good for long rides, nice seating postion etc but wide between the legs:whistle:, nice and `smooth' ride.
ER6N-racey wee number, more of a race bike as shit they can go:laugh:Lots of fun but not sure if I would like to ride it all day. Nice seating and leg position-had a bit of a sore back after though.


Watch this space.

Sweet! Hope it's what I think it may be :banana: Another new Manawatu bike just has to be good. Know what you mean about the leg thing, the Tiger does that but I kinda like it :D :niceone:

[GSVR]

...The Black Pearl has gone to a new home :weep::crybaby:
I am not a happy chick....well....kind of cos she is teaching a young man how to `road ride' after being a dirtbike rider,before he goes and gets a zippy FXR150 or similar:sweatdrop. I know she will look after him:hug:

So I am off to Wellington MC tomorrow...wagging work and just may come back with something...if they have it in my colour:rolleyes:
I will be looking for some very laid back `no I won't be keeping up with you' rides over the next few months until I find my feet.

Observation:
I have ridden a Hornet 900-very solid and secure on the road, would be good for long rides, nice seating postion etc but wide between the legs:whistle:, nice and `smooth' ride.
ER6N-racey wee number, more of a race bike as shit they can go:laugh:Lots of fun but not sure if I would like to ride it all day. Nice seating and leg position-had a bit of a sore back after though.


Watch this space.

Wow you don't mess around. Looking forward to find out what colour bike you get as I'm pretty sure I know what the make is going to be.

[NZsarge]

Wow you don't mess around. Looking forward to find out what colour bike you get as I'm pretty sure I know what the make is going to be.

If any of the latest bike purchases are anything to go by it will be blue.
They'll be starting their own thread shortly.:laugh:

[yod]

If any of the latest bike purchases are anything to go by it will be blue.
They'll be starting their own thread shortly.:laugh:

i think we deserve our own forum

[Owl]

If any of the latest bike purchases are anything to go by it will be blue.
They'll be starting their own thread shortly.:laugh:

I've got some blue in my Union Jack, does that count?;)

[phantom]

Blue is good especially candy plasma blue:banana:

[cowboyz]

:angry2::angry2::bash::crybaby::crybaby:

[Owl]

:angry2::angry2::bash::crybaby::crybaby:

Well I cleaned off some cow shit that was green. Would that count?

[Meanie]

Well I cleaned off some cow shit that was green. Would that count?

So thats what cowboyz bike is covered in :rofl:

[manwithav8]

lol

geek

the cheek of you mr software developer!!!!!!!!!

[manwithav8]

So thats what cowboyz bike is covered in :rofl:

hahah sticks like shit to a kwaka

[yod]

sweet, kwaka beatings

i'll bring the beer

[yod]

ssssshhhhhhh

[manwithav8]

ssssshhhhhhh

ok... just for you...

Looking at trailer plans and designs now.... Thinking 3 bike but if I go 2 bike that means more storage room...Not sure yet..

[yod]

i'd go 3 bike

simply because it means the trailer can always be balanced, no matter if you have 1, 2 or 3 bikes on it....can't do it with a 2 bike version

edit: how much it matters i don't know, just an observation really

[manwithav8]

sweet, kwaka beatings

i'll bring the beer

i'll supply the bbq

[manwithav8]

i'd go 3 bike

simply because it means the trailer can always be balanced, no matter if you have 1, 2 or 3 bikes on it....can't do it with a 2 bike version

edit: how much it matters i don't know, just an observation really

Very good point you make Yoda.. Have some ideas and might price up the steel if I have time tomorrow... Trailer hub and stub kits are cheap on trademe...

[banditrider]

ok... just for you...

Looking at trailer plans and designs now.... Thinking 3 bike but if I go 2 bike that means more storage room...Not sure yet..

Buying a Harley?

[manwithav8]

Buying a Harley?

Shit no!!!! Just that you can never have too much storage on a trailer...Taupo could see some new contenders in the near future, and when you have a brand new welder with nothing to weld well hey, why not a bike trailer aye lol...

Never know when you may have to help someone on a kwaka out!!!! Or a honda for that matter..

[sugilite]

Did someone say Kwaka beatings? I got a Kwaka, green too, with some blue to appease those bluey types...so who wants the beating? :devil2:

[Meanie]

Buying a Harley?

Na he needs it for his RF, it is a Suzuki after all

[Meanie]

Did someone say Kwaka beatings? I got a Kwaka, green too, with some blue to appease those bluey types...so who wants the beating? :devil2:
Yea i rekon us kwaka riders could give a good beating :girlfight:

[manwithav8]

Na he needs it for his RF, it is a Suzuki after all

well I have decided to go with the 3 bike trailer.. With the asshurts drew being strong with 2 kwaka's and a honda at least they can be rescued..

Delevery costs will be kept down as they live next door to each other lol

[manwithav8]

Yea i rekon us kwaka riders could give a good beating :girlfight:

we're not talking about beating the meat mate!! haha

[sugilite]

Well, we know your not talking about beating Kwakas on the road either :shifty:

[manwithav8]

Well, we know your not talking about beating Kwakas on the road either :shifty:

Well yeah, I am the first to admit that unfortunately... Bastards lol Might sneak round and weld 200kg of ballast to the kwaka's to slow them down..

[sugilite]

Gawd, have you not seen the subframe on my bike, looks like they pulled up a few train tracks to make it lol.

[manwithav8]

Gawd, have you not seen the subframe on my bike, looks like they pulled up a few train tracks to make it lol.

hahah well I could add some if you like.. Will be extra strong then

[86GSXR]

At least the Triumphs have been spared tonight lol. Speaking of, the Tiger had it's first service today. Seeing as I had no way back to work, I was very kindly lent a lovely wee Bonnie (no flat tyre this time). A little beauty alright, tons of character and got along very nicely :yes:

Saw that some poor bugger had crashed his Tiger :shit: felt sorry for him. This one had the Triumph gel seat, flash bars, can, heated grips, oiler, and all sorts of wires that I think must have been for a heated suit. Lot's of broken plastic and scrapes - ouch. He's OK apparantly so that's a relief.

Racked up another 60 km on the way home, nearly there :cool:

Spent an hour tonight troubleshooting and dismantling the handbrake light switch on the Daytona. Little bit of corrosion but got it working. Put it back together and it stopped working. Damn things not really meant to be pulled apart, need a new switch.

[ynot slow]

Spent an hour tonight troubleshooting and dismantling the handbrake light switch on the Daytona. Little bit of corrosion but got it working. Put it back together and it stopped working. Damn things not really meant to be pulled apart, need a new switch.

The name Tim (the toolman)Taylor spring to mind :bash:

[Meanie]

well I have decided to go with the 3 bike trailer.. With the asshurts drew being strong with 2 kwaka's and a honda at least they can be rescued..

Delevery costs will be kept down as they live next door to each other lol

Had one but had no need for it so sold it :bleh:
Send you some photos if you like

[Bren]

Real estate agent phoned up on my way home from work. She has another offer:2thumbsup....so will see this time if its okay..:whistle:.keep yer fingers crossed, cos i want to be with my wife again!:crybaby:

[cowboyz]

Had one but had no need for it so sold it :bleh:
Send you some photos if you like

But you didnt have a Honda in the family then.

[yod]

time for another haircut then

[Bren]

Subject to LIM and Builders report we have sold the house!:woohoo::Punk:

Offer was 5K under list price...but was expecting an offer 10K or more under.

So if it all goes accordingly will be looking at moving around 1st weekend of November!!!:rockon:

[NZsarge]

Subject to LIM and Builders report we have sold the house!:woohoo::Punk:

Offer was 5K under list price...but was expecting an offer 10K or more under.

So if it all goes accordingly will be looking at moving around 1st weekend of November!!!:rockon:

Congratulations dude.

[Owl]

Way to go Redneck:niceone:

[Meanie]

Bloody marvalous
there goes the neighborhood

[Bren]

Bloody marvalous
there goes the neighborhood

nah mate...just bringing character to your area!

now to start plans underway for a housewarming...i'm thinking mid november for that!

[ynot slow]

Well bloody done,to lose a huge amount is a pain especially when the agent says the word relocating vendor.

[banditrider]

Never know when you may have to help someone on a kwaka out!!!! Or a honda for that matter..

Owwwwwwwch! Not nice.

[yod]

Subject to LIM and Builders report we have sold the house!:woohoo::Punk:

Offer was 5K under list price...but was expecting an offer 10K or more under.

So if it all goes accordingly will be looking at moving around 1st weekend of November!!!:rockon:

good shit man, stress levels receding, party scene approaching

[yod]

oooo the double whammy.....nasty lol

[Monie]

LOOK i ride both so shut up...

[banditrider]

oooo the double whammy.....nasty lol

Doesn't he know not to make me angry - he wouldn't like me when I'm angry :angry2:


LOOK i ride both so shut up...

Yeay, reinforcements! Sic 'em!

[Bren]

Bloody oath...2 parties....farewell, and housewarming!....i might become a teetotaler after this...cos after the last party I attended I have not touched spirits...

[Monie]

If any of the latest bike purchases are anything to go by it will be blue.
They'll be starting their own thread shortly.:laugh:
yeah thats right


i think we deserve our own forum


sweet, kwaka beatings

yod shut up i still ride one ...

i'll bring the beer

and no its JIM BEAM get it right...

[Monamie]

...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......





Buell XB12XT...:drool:
Sorry guys, but someone had to bring one to our group so it might as well be me :whistle:
After years of owning a V8 street rod and falling in love with that `V8 rumble':hug:...heart be still....I love the sound the Buell makes-rough to some but not to me. I am now showing my true colours of being a bit of a Rebel in my younger days;) ..now just soooo well behaved:shifty:

It is being delivered on Monday as they are going to try and lower to its maximum because of my height disability:rolleyes: Of course the weather is supposed to be truely rotten on Monday but I can assure you I will get my butt in the saddle...in the shed!!


Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:

[yod]

awesome:niceone:

shame you can't get it for the weekend but i'm sure you'll have plenty of great riding over the summer

[banditrider]

...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......





Buell XB12XT...:drool:
Sorry guys, but someone had to bring one to our group so it might as well be me :whistle:
After years of owning a V8 street rod and falling in love with that `V8 rumble':hug:...heart be still....I love the sound the Buell makes-rough to some but not to me. I am now showing my true colours of being a bit of a Rebel in my younger days;) ..now just soooo well behaved:shifty:

It is being delivered on Monday as they are going to try and lower to its maximum because of my height disability:rolleyes: Of course the weather is supposed to be truely rotten on Monday but I can assure you I will get my butt in the saddle...in the shed!!


Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:

Oh no!!!!










Not pink valve caps!

Congrats on the new bike! Bye-bye 250!

[GSVR]

...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......





Buell XB12XT...:drool:
Sorry guys, but someone had to bring one to our group so it might as well be me :whistle:
After years of owning a V8 street rod and falling in love with that `V8 rumble':hug:...heart be still....I love the sound the Buell makes-rough to some but not to me. I am now showing my true colours of being a bit of a Rebel in my younger days;) ..now just soooo well behaved:shifty:

It is being delivered on Monday as they are going to try and lower to its maximum because of my height disability:rolleyes: Of course the weather is supposed to be truely rotten on Monday but I can assure you I will get my butt in the saddle...in the shed!!


Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:

Excellent. I was reading up the specs and they are pretty light bikes for the capacity. Just take it easy on the throttle as the front lifts without to much effort.

I'm so jealous

[Monamie]

Excellent. I was reading up the specs and they are pretty light bikes for the capacity. Just take it easy on the throttle as the front lifts without to much effort.

I'm so jealous

You won't be when I let you ride it my friend:niceone:

Ohhhh dear!:shit: I have no intention of doing wheelies...it will be a few months of `Nana' riding until I get used to it.

[Monamie]

Oh no!!!!










Not pink valve caps!

Congrats on the new bike! Bye-bye 250!

They would look lovely on the Connie....might clash with the Red on your new bike though;) It is a good cause....they are trying to get 10000 caps on the road by Oct 1 for Breast Cancer support:yes:

[manwithav8]

Have I made the crew angry.......You have it in both ears monie, you have both bikes in question...

Meanie, would probably make the trailer for the hell of it, not to use or nothing, just something to use the new welder on hahah

[Monamie]

awesome:niceone:

shame you can't get it for the weekend but i'm sure you'll have plenty of great riding over the summer

Bit of a bugger alright:angry2:...but plenty more weekends to come.

[chanceyy]

nah mate...just bringing character to your area!

now to start plans underway for a housewarming...i'm thinking mid november for that!

Congrats on selling Bren .. blardy excellent news ... :clap: definitely up for a house warming :D Jane will be stoked :yes:


...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......

Buell XB12XT...:drool:
Sorry guys, but someone had to bring one to our group so it might as well be me :whistle:



Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:

woo hoooo :banana: :wari: congrats as well chick .. i feel a reccy ride might be on the cards one nite next week :yes:

[chanceyy]

they are trying to get 10000 caps on the road by Oct 1 for Breast Cancer support:yes:

guess I better call into firestone .. how much are they Mo ??

[FJRider]

Bloody oath...2 parties....farewell, and housewarming!....i might become a teetotaler after this...cos after the last party I attended I have not touched spirits...

It is good news that the moving, has a schedule of sorts. I know all the stresses involved, can make life stressful.
I dont touch spirits either, I get someone to hold the bottle...

[Monamie]

guess I better call into firestone .. how much are they Mo ??

They are $2 a cap and are metal with a pale metallic pink colour....pretty cool really:niceone:. I thought they might be plastic and baby pink:sick:

[chanceyy]

They are $2 a cap and are metal with a pale metallic pink colour....pretty cool really:niceone:. I thought they might be plastic and baby pink:sick:

Ok guess I will try & get in morrow lunchtime then :D ..

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=Monamie;1717277
Of course the weather is supposed to be truely rotten on Monday but I can assure you I will get my butt in the saddle...in the shed!!


Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:[/QUOTE]
New bike syndrome again,well done enjoy the ride,just whack the ol' stanley knife out and reshape the seat lol.
Typical weather wise,good to Saturday,then weekend,and turns to rubbish,and more pissing off when Monday is day off too.

[oscarnz]

At least the Triumphs have been spared tonight lol. Speaking of, the Tiger had it's first service today. Seeing as I had no way back to work, I was very kindly lent a lovely wee Bonnie (no flat tyre this time). A little beauty alright, tons of character and got along very nicely :yes:




Oh tell me more about the Bonnie.........dont tell Pauly I asked tho hehehehe

[Meanie]

Well done Monamie, you bloody rebel you
Look forward to having a good gander at it

[yod]

i had a nosey at a couple when i was looking around, quite similar to Al's new beast

[oscarnz]

Well we are browsing for new bikes, and Pauly thinks he might want one of these...............

What is he thinking, :sick: its green.

[chanceyy]

Well we are browsing for new bikes, and Pauly thinks he might want one of these...............

What is he thinking, :sick: its green.


:nono: pauly has no taste :laugh: .....................:shutup::innocent:

[oscarnz]

:nono: pauly has no taste :laugh: .....................:shutup::innocent:

Mmmm now you have hurt his feelings. He was thinking there was too much blue happening in the Manawatu

[oscarnz]

Or what about one of these..............could be abit difficult getting the knee down tho.

[chanceyy]

Mmmm now you have hurt his feelings. He was thinking there was too much blue happening in the Manawatu

ohh bugger I guess I might be in trouble :Oops:.. he might say no when I wanna do an oil change on bb huh :whistle:

:lol:


its just if its green we will never hear the end of it .. :nono:


besides black is much sexier :wari:

[chanceyy]

Or what about one of these..............could be abit difficult getting the knee down tho.

hmmm :shifty: yeah :rofl: :niceone: :clap:

[oscarnz]

being serious now, this is what he really wants.

[chanceyy]

being serious now, this is what he really wants.

ahhh so thats wot I have to buy when I win lotto huh :msn-wink:

[sinfull]

Bloody oath...2 parties....farewell, and housewarming!....i might become a teetotaler after this...cos after the last party I attended I have not touched spirits...
Need help packing ? Awww hell house movers i bet, never mind i'll come down and help anyway !


...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......
PINK ????




Buell XB12XT...:drool:
:aWWWWW yum !


It is a good cause....they are trying to get 10000 caps on the road by Oct 1 for Breast Cancer support:yes:
Okkk we'll have a doz of em then !


Or what about one of these..............could be abit difficult getting the knee down tho.
JUST BUY ITTT !!! He'll love ya forever !

[chanceyy]

Need help packing ? Awww hell house movers i bet, never mind i'll come down and help anyway !


hmmm dunno thats a good idea Bill ... could not see much packing going on .. but a lot of elbow bending instead :bleh: :nya:

[sinfull]

thats a good idea Bill ... could not see much packing going on .. but a lot of elbow bending :bleh: :nya:

Yep knew you'd see it that way Sandra, as i'm sure Bren could do with the help yelling orders at the movers, as they're packing the crystal and with choosing the correct beers for the going away bash, so to educate the southern folk that he'll be leaving behind, with what would be correct etiquette when bringing beer with them for future visits !

Ok your on to me , i'm drinking !!!!!



Again !

[Bren]

being serious now, this is what he really wants.


I am building up a fond liking for this!....stuff the Aprilla....had they kept the Laverda brand I might have been interested..

[86GSXR]

Subject to LIM and Builders report we have sold the house!

Offer was 5K under list price...but was expecting an offer 10K or more under.

So if it all goes accordingly will be looking at moving around 1st weekend of November!!!

Good stuff Mr Redneck, November it is then :niceone:


...some Pink valve caps from Firestone to go on my.......





Buell XB12XT...:drool:
Sorry guys, but someone had to bring one to our group so it might as well be me :whistle:
After years of owning a V8 street rod and falling in love with that `V8 rumble':hug:...heart be still....I love the sound the Buell makes-rough to some but not to me. I am now showing my true colours of being a bit of a Rebel in my younger days;) ..now just soooo well behaved:shifty:

It is being delivered on Monday as they are going to try and lower to its maximum because of my height disability:rolleyes: Of course the weather is supposed to be truely rotten on Monday but I can assure you I will get my butt in the saddle...in the shed!!


Oh...and it is Black of course:bleh:

Ohhh yeah!!! Brilliant choice, Manawatu get's more BEARS. Well done, can't WAIT to see it (and hear it!), how exciting!!! :woohoo:


Oh tell me more about the Bonnie.........dont tell Pauly I asked tho hehehehe

The Bonnie. What a lovely little babe :yes: Well for a start, this year is it's 50th anniversary. It's a design classic, really simple, good looking and well put together. Slips round corners with the greatest of ease and has a decent amount of torque. 865? cc parallel twin, lovely pipes. Not sure how she'd be on the longer rides without protection, but it depends on what you'll use it for. A windshield should deal to that though :yes: Don't tell Paul, just surprise him eh lol (he'll be green with envy heh heh)

[chanceyy]

Yep knew you'd see it that way Sandra, as i'm sure Bren could do with the help yelling orders at the movers, as they're packing the crystal and with choosing the correct beers for the going away bash, so to educate the southern folk that he'll be leaving behind, with what would be correct etiquette when bringing beer with them for future visits !

Ok your on to me , i'm drinking !!!!!



Again !

:laugh: ... :gob: .. (as she reaches for the bourbon)

[Bren]

Need help packing ? Awww hell house movers i bet, never mind i'll come down and help anyway !

it's a job i used to do years ago....furniture removals....so I will do all the packing, and Jane will prolly do the delegating..


hmmm dunno thats a good idea Bill ... could not see much packing going on .. but a lot of elbow bending instead :bleh: :nya:
I am sure there will be some serious elbow bending soon!!!! Gotta get some folk over for a farewell bash!

[sinfull]

:laugh: ... :gob: .. (as she reaches for the bourbon)

Wasn't my fault today Was all innocent like when a mate and i dropped our NEW old boat down to the smilie one for storage (till we fix the trailer)
Should have known he would make me let him take me to the bottle store and buy copious amounts of booze !

[sinfull]

it's a job i used to do years ago....furniture removals....so I will do all the packing, and Jane will prolly do the delegating..


I am sure there will be some serious elbow bending soon!!!! Gotta get some folk over for a farewell bash!

Yeah i done it for years too ! Bloody good at it too i might add !

Awww haha you mean packing hehehe

[Horse]

Buell XB12XT...:drool:


Awesome, congrats on the new bike!

[cowboyz]

im out for sunday. got a fathers day golf thing with my dad.

[GSVR]

Now thinking ASHHURST at 9 for 9.30 departure to Turangi via Vinegar Hill on Sunday. If wet, I'll take the car :weep:

Yeah Sundays meant to be OK. Should be alot of bikes on the road as the Cold Kiwi raps up and I assume a strong highway patrol presence.

Will show my face at the Mobil if its fine to check out your new ride and possibly do the Vinegar Hill thing.

[ynot slow]

im out for sunday. got a fathers day golf thing with my dad.

Do you let him win,nah if he wins good on him.Be good to do same with mine but think he would struggle to play 9 holes now,be good to beat him fair and square.Old golfers are bloody cunning lol.

Whisky/rum shot before first tee?

[ynot slow]

it's a job i used to do years ago....furniture removals....so I will do all the packing, and Jane will prolly do the delegating..


Hehe,at least you'll have the truck loaded properley,used to deliver new furniture as well so know how to load it tightly.Good thing with your own is it takes less time to chuck it on litterely,don't have to worry scratching or denting as much lol.:done:

The weather should be good for you to this time of year hopefully,we were lucky rained the 10 days or so prior to moving,then the Thursday arvo was fine to load,drove to Palmy in overcast weather,unloaded into garage and house,delivered trucks back and started to rain on return drive home,very lucky.:laugh:

[sels1]

Oh tell me more about the Bonnie......
They are fun to ride. Just classic.

[Horse]

:done:

Right, time to go shopping! :)

[chanceyy]

:done:

Right, time to go shopping! :)

ohh another new purchase in the group ... have fun horse & look forward to hearing wot you have brought later on :yes: (although I already have an idea)

[Monamie]

:done:

Right, time to go shopping! :)

Ahhh was you I saw shopping at lunchtime...didn't see what you were looking at though:no:

Its going to be a fun summer people :eek:

[Bren]

Its going to be a fun summer people :eek:


I second that...!!!

[chanceyy]

ohh yeah lots of ks to be had :clap: :wari: starting tomorrow :laugh:

[banditrider]

:done:

Right, time to go shopping! :)

Good one! Plenty of test rides - try and get a ride on an M50, quite like 'em and they are supposed to actually go quite well.

[manwithav8]

I am now out for this one sorry guys...Need to get the truck fixed and WOF'd finally..

Will also be a good chance to finally finish unpacking so e are officially moved in, not living out of boxes...

Have a good one team.

[Owl]

Mmmmm, bike's clean and out of the shed. Turangi?????:confused:

[86GSXR]

Turangi it is. What a pearler day for it. Leaving for Ashhurst in 15 and will catch anyone who turns up there :soon:

[Horse]

OMG, so where's all the gossip? I'm having to work all weekend (well, apart from a wee test ride this AM) so all I've got to look forward to at the moment are some vicarious thrills from the rest of you lot.

Any more info about the auction - anybody pick up any bargains? How was the blat to Turangi? Certainly a day for it.

[banditrider]

Went for a little ride to Porangahau. I think there's a write-up about it on my blog but I'm having issues with blogger. Check it out if you dare...

[Horse]

Heh, already saw that one. :) Looks like a nice day out for Father's Day.

[yod]

Went for a little ride to Porangahau. I think there's a write-up about it on my blog but I'm having issues with blogger. Check it out if you dare...

bloody hell, surprised we didn't see you somewhere, we shot across to pongaroa and then up through weber and back to dannevegas

[86GSXR]

Excellent day out. GSVR, Ferris, and Pollie had a good run through Vinegar Hill, lot's of bikes from the CK heading south. Said goodbye to Pollie at Taihape. Desert road bloody marvelous as well. Sarge showed up in Turangi as he'd taken the long way round :yes: Coffee and a scone then National Park, Ohakune, Feilds Track (ahhhh) Para's, Wanga's, Palmy. Tiger now run in. Thanks guys, excellent day, hope you got home OK Sarge :niceone:

[Meanie]

Excellent day out. GSVR, Ferris, and Pollie had a good run through Vinegar Hill, lot's of bikes from the CK heading south. Said goodbye to Pollie at Taihape. Desert road bloody marvelous as well. Sarge showed up in Turangi as he'd taken the long way round :yes: Coffee and a scone then National Park, Ohakune, Feilds Track (ahhhh) Para's, Wanga's, Palmy. Tiger now run in. Thanks guys, excellent day, hope you got home OK Sarge :niceone:

Awesome day out alright, Sarge called in here on his way home. We were gonna come but Monie didnt want to go too far or on the main roads on her new bike. We did Pongora, Akito, Dannyvirke and in true Ashhurst style it took all day :wari:

[yod]

farkin primo day for a ride


luvverly wee pootle we had

[86GSXR]

Sweet, we had a few 'rest stops' today as well lol. Just a marvelous day all over the island eh. The Honda behaved I trust :cool:

Edit. Both Honda's that is :laugh:

[Meanie]

Sweet, we had a few 'rest stops' today as well lol. Just a marvelous day all over the island eh. The Honda behaved I trust :cool:
Yea but the bloody rider wants sorting out

[86GSXR]

Be gentle with her :spanking: :laugh:

[yod]

Sweet, we had a few 'rest stops' today as well lol. Just a marvelous day all over the island eh. The Honda behaved I trust :cool:

Edit. Both Honda's that is :laugh:

yep, all three yod's had a ball on the big bird and monie was loving the hills on that stylish viffer

[yod]

oh yeah, there was some red bike loitering around us too

[Meanie]

oh yeah, there was some red bike loitering around us too
Ahhh yes, the rose amongst the thorns

[cowboyz]

I have 3 helmets. 1 motoX HJC. 1 Full faced HJC and a full faced KBC. All XL. Open to offers on them although not expecting any punters from the manawatu crowd.

[yod]

we only did 279km

:rofl:

[cowboyz]

yep, all three yod's had a ball on the big bird and monie was loving the hills on that stylish viffer

just wish you had toe sliders on the new boots huh?

[yod]

you'll just have to try harder then

[Owl]

Excellent day out. GSVR, Ferris, and Pollie had a good run through Vinegar Hill, lot's of bikes from the CK heading south. Said goodbye to Pollie at Taihape. Desert road bloody marvelous as well. Sarge showed up in Turangi as he'd taken the long way round :yes: Coffee and a scone then National Park, Ohakune, Feilds Track (ahhhh) Para's, Wanga's, Palmy. Tiger now run in. Thanks guys, excellent day, hope you got home OK Sarge :niceone:

Cheers Al & crew! Fantastic day out and it was great to compare trip meters.
Al = 453.8km and mine 454.5km. Google revealed Ashhurst to Turangi was 188km and my bike showed 188.5km at the "Welcome to Turangi" sign, so I'm pleased it's accurate.:done:

[slydesigns]

Went for a blast yesterday after changing out my toasted plugs. WOW! What a difference. It actually pulls wheel stands finally!

Went out Halcolme, ran into 2 girls out riding on an R6 called the "BladeBreaker" (lol!!!) and a CBR600RR. We all ended up doing a lap out Mangaone Rd and just taking random turns.

Came out by the river when I was expecting to hit Vinegar hill?? Road looped back past a marae and onto the road back to Halcolme near Feltex. Awesome roads to blast through and these two were FAST!

Then went into palmy and over the track, random road off Balance ending at the single lane bridge at the gorge. Then the saddle to Ashhurst. We split there and I headed home with another tyre worn to the belts and a smile a mile wide. 200Km of local roads, nice.

I LOVE RIDING

[NZsarge]

Went for a blast yesterday after changing out my toasted plugs. WOW! What a difference. It actually pulls wheel stands finally!

Went out Halcolme, ran into 2 girls out riding on an R6 called the "BladeBreaker" (lol!!!) and a CBR600RR. We all ended up doing a lap out Mangaone Rd and just taking random turns.

Came out by the river when I was expecting to hit Vinegar hill?? Road looped back past a marae and onto the road back to Halcolme near Feltex. Awesome roads to blast through and these two were FAST!

Then went into palmy and over the track, random road off Balance ending at the single lane bridge at the gorge. Then the saddle to Ashhurst. We split there and I headed home with another tyre worn to the belts and a smile a mile wide. 200Km of local roads, nice.

I LOVE RIDING

Sounds good mate, pity you did'nt go up to Turangi with Al,Al and Garry, had a nice cruise through to National Park but I felt crook and they were heading through to Wanganui so I decided to shoot through the more direct route to Tiahape by which point I felt much better thankfully things in my stomach settled and felt reasonably chirpy from then on, once again V Hill was great fun and decided it was time for a smoke by the time I got to Ashhurst so I called in on Meanie and Monie only intendeding to stop for a smoke and to check out the revamped seat on Monie new machine and see what they all thought of it but ended up getting way laid by the usual outstanding hospitality :niceone:. Had an awesome run though the lower to mid North Island yesterday.

Were these to girls you ran into locals?

[slydesigns]

Didn't have the tyre for anything too far out of town... then remembered the other cbr sitting in the garage with a new back tyre... dumb ass. The run to Turangi wasn't what I was after anyways. I have been hanging out to play on some fast twistie stuff.

Ones a local girl, a Sgt at Linton the other I'm not sure. Probably is. Mellissa has met another young girl on a red and white R6 on Railway ave.

[Owl]

Glad you started feeling better Sarge:niceone: You were gone so long I thought the Ohakune civil defence might be called.:eek5:

[NZsarge]

Glad you started feeling better Sarge:niceone: You were gone so long I thought the Ohakune civil defence might be called.:eek5:

Yeah I was up and down a bit through to Taihape but after a stop there things seemed to settle down and I could enjoy the rest of the day.

[banditrider]

bloody hell, surprised we didn't see you somewhere, we shot across to pongaroa and then up through weber and back to dannevegas

Had a great day sampling some twins...

[yod]

Had a great day sampling some twins...

nice


pootley pootle poo

[banditrider]

nice
pootley pootle poo

Speaking of pootles - any progress with the thumb?

[Bren]

it is looking better and better...the offer we got last week was okayish, but the purchaser has been fluffing about a bit on getting the counter offer signed...she has since been relegated to a back-up offer since she was too busy this weekend to sign on the dotted line...she was going to leave it to monday evening...well another offer came through today which does not need a counter offer...it is a little more money, and no clauses except for finance and lim report (agent says finance should not be an issue as she owns one property freehold). And the best thing is settlement would be mid october instead of around 12th november!

I signed on the dotted line, and now its seriously time to go house hunting!:Punk:

[Meanie]

it is looking better and better...the offer we got last week was okayish, but the purchaser has been fluffing about a bit on getting the counter offer signed...she has since been relegated to a back-up offer since she was too busy this weekend to sign on the dotted line...she was going to leave it to monday evening...well another offer came through today which does not need a counter offer...it is a little more money, and no clauses except for finance and lim report (agent says finance should not be an issue as she owns one property freehold). And the best thing is settlement would be mid october instead of around 12th november!

I signed on the dotted line, and now its seriously time to go house hunting!:Punk:

Awesome news mate, guess youll be in the land of the living soon eh

[chanceyy]

it is looking better and better...the offer we got last week was okayish, but the purchaser has been fluffing about a bit on getting the counter offer signed...she has since been relegated to a back-up offer since she was too busy this weekend to sign on the dotted line...she was going to leave it to monday evening...well another offer came through today which does not need a counter offer...it is a little more money, and no clauses except for finance and lim report (agent says finance should not be an issue as she owns one property freehold). And the best thing is settlement would be mid october instead of around 12th november!

I signed on the dotted line, and now its seriously time to go house hunting!:Punk:

Congrats Bren .. see you up here soon :)

[yod]

Speaking of pootles - any progress with the thumb?

looks like i'm out for this weekend, in-laws will be in town and we haven't seen them for a while so the big bird will get a good clean but probably no ride

had an interesting chat with the physio today, apparently the posterior cruciat is torn almost all the way through but just hanging on by a few fibres, physio reckoned if it actually gave way completely, I'd probably have a lot less discomfort! hows that for ironic! :wacko:

[KiwiKat]

Went for a blast yesterday after changing out my toasted plugs. WOW! What a difference. It actually pulls wheel stands finally!

Went out Halcolme, ran into 2 girls out riding on an R6 called the "BladeBreaker" (lol!!!) and a CBR600RR. We all ended up doing a lap out Mangaone Rd and just taking random turns.

Came out by the river when I was expecting to hit Vinegar hill?? Road looped back past a marae and onto the road back to Halcolme near Feltex. Awesome roads to blast through and these two were FAST!

Then went into palmy and over the track, random road off Balance ending at the single lane bridge at the gorge. Then the saddle to Ashhurst. We split there and I headed home with another tyre worn to the belts and a smile a mile wide. 200Km of local roads, nice.

I LOVE RIDING
Where you came out by the River/ Marae is a fantatastic swimming spot for summer. I went the other way Sunday pm, over the saddle through Ballance and back over the track.
The Katanas done 1500miles now so I am slowly getting quicker but can't motor through the bends and hated dodging horseshit near ballance. Someone on a Red ??? went past me like I was was standing still. I'm in Feilding so will probably see you around. I'm the young one.

[banditrider]

hated dodging horseshit near ballance.

There was a bit of that through there yesterday - had to pick ya line carefully!

[Meanie]

Where you came out by the River/ Marae is a fantatastic swimming spot for summer. I went the other way Sunday pm, over the saddle through Ballance and back over the track.
The Katanas done 1500miles now so I am slowly getting quicker but can't motor through the bends and hated dodging horseshit near ballance. Someone on a Red ??? went past me like I was was standing still. I'm in Feilding so will probably see you around. I'm the young one.

Ha ha ha nothing like a bit of horse shit on the road to keep your tyres round shape. Its a bitch to get off a hot muffler

[cowboyz]

just pick any line and find out how good your gear is........................

[KiwiKat]

I know how good the gear is but I value the body 2 much. I nearly killed myself in 78, was very lucky. Nice lady picked me up and took me to hospital bleeding over the backseat of their new Falcon. I'll keep it under 10,000 revs for now thanks.

[Dani-D]

Someone on a Red ??? went past me like I was was standing still. I'm in Feilding so will probably see you around. I'm the young one.

:no:Sorry... that may have been me:crazy:


Where you came out by the River/ Marae is a fantatastic swimming spot for summer.

Never been out that way before, always went past the sign to the marae and wondered where it could lead. Now I know!:niceone:


hated dodging horseshit near ballance.

We didn't see any luckily. But the sunstrike coming back down the saddle to Ashhurst was murder! We come out at the bridge by going past the cafe. Were you at that cafe? I nticed a few bikes there in passing.



Were these to girls you ran into locals?

I have a house here now so yes, we are both locals

[86GSXR]

I know how good the gear is but I value the body 2 much. I nearly killed myself in 78, was very lucky. Nice lady picked me up and took me to hospital bleeding over the backseat of their new Falcon. I'll keep it under 10,000 revs for now thanks.

Ouch. Funny, I was rushed to the doc's for stiches after my first decent crash in the 70's too. Although I was bleeding in the back of a new Statesman :doctor:


I have a house here now so yes, we are both locals

Welcome to KB, plenty of excellent rides around here :yes:

[Dani-D]

welcome, Sarge will be happy there's another Yammie floating around

Hmmm not for long I'm afraid. I've got the itch for a new bike.
The red and black Blade Breaker is actually Ver2. Ver1, a Raven Black tweaked one and my first true love was tragically taken from me in a garage fire last year. After 2 R6's its time for a change.

Just been arguing with City Honda over it yesterday - poor sales guy! I got alittle wound up, you see, I want an 08 CBR600RR BUT with the black graffiti over liquid silver finish - see my album for an image. Apparently Blue wing in ther infinite (lack of) wisdom have neglected to import this model and will only sell the base 3 colours. BORING!

They offered to import one at not much more cost to the retail for the NZ model but with no factory support on warranties from Blue Wing.

[Dani-D]

They wont support is because they - Blue Wing - aren't the ones bringing it in. It would have to be sourced from either Japan or the US straight to the dealer.

The Thou looked tiny! Far too much power for me thanks. I'm quite happy on 600. I have an irrational fear of high siding and a penchant for getting on the gas too early. In other words I scare me. I thou would kill me with my bad habits and recklessness.

[yod]

I been waiting for spring to crawl out from under me rock.

camping with the lizards again are we?

see you on a friday pootle no doubt

[yod]

They wont support is because they - Blue Wing - aren't the ones bringing it in. It would have to be sourced from either Japan or the US straight to the dealer.
ah gotcha....ahwell

you could always buy it, drop it and do a deal for a repaint like some bus drivers around here



The Thou looked tiny! Far too much power for me thanks. I'm quite happy on 600. I have an irrational fear of high siding and a penchant for getting on the gas too early. In other words I scare me. I thou would kill me with my bad habits and recklessness.

they do look small don't they, I thought the styling on the yellow one was primo

[Dani-D]

Is there a ride on friday?


you could always buy it, drop it and do a deal for a repaint like some bus drivers around here

WHAT? nooo thats just wrong!:no::laugh:
I could never image dropping a bike on purpose, especially a brand spanker



they do look small don't they, I thought the styling on the yellow one was primo

It was nice but after seeing what you could have in the graffiti range, the rest pale in comparison

Anyways, I'm setting a bad example for the rabble here, I better get on and do some real work. I have 2 Ptes in need of my not so nice personal movitational techniques.

[GSVR]

Hmmm not for long I'm afraid. I've got the itch for a new bike.


You should really consider a Bears bike preferably a Truimph. They have avantages down this way as theres so many of them you become almost anonamous.

[yod]

lol

he must ride a concours, surely

:dodge:

[86GSXR]

WTF does anonamous mean lol. And whats a Truimph? No danger of blending in on a Triumph :rockon: