Manawatu Rant n Rave

[chanceyy]

dont get too excited. Only signed up cause she found the arcade and I didnt want her playing it on my name.


hmmm well someone introduced me to KB to play arcade games .. only problem was i found threads etc .. never played the games yet ..

one day maybe huh :scooter:

[86GSXR]

I'm just about to go for a quick flick up to the top of the mountain and try and get some pics. I'll post em later if I manage it.
Here's what CAA are saying.

B3917/07 FROM: 25 SEP 2007 09:36 TO: 27 SEP 2007 09:30 EST
NZ03
VOLCANIC HAZARD ZONE NZV314 MT RUAPEHU IS REDEFINED AS FLW DUE TO
INCREASED VOLCANIC ACT:
ALL THAT AIRSPACE BOUNDED BY A CIRCLE RADIUS 8NM CENTRED
ON S391722.4 E1753345.6 MT RUAPEHU.
PILOTS ARE REQ TO REP LOC OF VA AND ANY VOLCANIC ACT OBS.
PRESCRIBED PURSUANT TO CIVIL AVIATION RULE PART 71 UNDER A DELEGATED
AUTHORITY ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AVIATION.
LOWER: SFC UPPER: FL150

[NZsarge]

Look foward to that.:yes:

[86GSXR]

Sweet! I hope I can get there, looks OK up that way from here. If it's blowing it's an amazing sight!

[NZsarge]

Sweet! I hope I can get there, looks OK up that way from here. If it's blowing it's an amazing sight!

Yeah, dun get too close though bud.

[cowboyz]

sounds awesome. give me your camera and I will go and you can look after these kids all day............ yay..........

[86GSXR]

If you can get here in 30 mins you can come! Cool if not tho :cool:

[sarahtvet]

If you can get here in 30 mins you can come! Cool if not tho :cool:

Now why didn't you tell me that earlier:oi-grr:
I am sure I could have found a reason to be sick :sick:

It will be a wicked sight from up there I am sure. Lots of pics but be safe hey :sunny:

[sarahtvet]

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

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

Definately, will need/want to :ride: as much as I can fit in around daylight and work that's for sure.

That's why I am here:2thumbsup

[MSTRS]

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

40 mins??? Can you average 186kph???

[NZsarge]

40 mins??? Can you average 186kph???

:lol:did'nt say I could, just wondering how far it was and given the distance without getting the calculator out I would guesstimate about one hour 15 mins on a closed road might be do-able

[banditrider]

If you could guarentee no cops and traffic then it would be all on. There is some fairly tight stuff in the middle there so the sweepers would have to be pushing it. Worth a crack you reckon?

Hell yes! :niceone:

[yod]

40 mins??? Can you average 186kph???

40 mins? easy....

but only on the VFR, the RF just wouldnt cut it:laugh::laugh:

[86GSXR]

Stop talking shit you guys, the only bike capable of that is the Daytona, and you know it lol.

Just been up to the summit, shit there's been a big bang! Lot's of snow melted and a massive lahar on the north western side - very spectactular! Will post pics when I can, got some amazing ones!

[sarahtvet]

Stop talking shit you guys, the only bike capable of that is the Daytona, and you know it lol.

Just been up to the summit, shit there's been a big bang! Lot's of snow melted and a massive lahar on the north western side - very spectactular! Will post pics when I can, got some amazing ones!

Or a GSXR 1000 wasn't it :innocent: Guess it depends on the rider anyway:dodge:

I was just saying to Yod on other thread that you were probably having an awesome flight or two. Can't wait to see pics:yes:

[cowboyz]

sweet. looking forward to the pics. Damn shame I couldnt come up.

[sarahtvet]

sweet. looking forward to the pics. Damn shame I couldnt come up.

could you not get there fast enough :innocent:

[mattimeo]

Chuck those pics up :p

Anyway, is anyone planning a ride this weekend? Finally finished rebuilding my Zephyr and looking to stretch its legs. It'd be great to finally meet some other manawatu KB'ers...

[86GSXR]

Check these out, bit of a worry if you were in it!

[NZsarge]

Check these out, bit of a worry if you were in it!

Freakin' awesome dude, well done!

[86GSXR]

more..........

[NZsarge]

more..........

Mate...those shots are real purdy!

[u4ea]

wow 86!!!!! awesome!!! (maybe you could link to sunhuntins thread about eruption for others who dont frequent the manawatu thread???? )absolutly awesome!!

[86GSXR]

Cheers guys :yes: I got tons more but such a mission downloading and posting them eh!

[cowboyz]

that is awesome. Even more bugged now I couldnt come.

[sarahtvet]

Cheers guys :yes: I got tons more but such a mission downloading and posting them eh!

cant wait to have a proper look at them all. Great pics :yes:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!

[NZsarge]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!

Fair enough

[NZsarge]

Oh, and welcome.:D

[Mrs Cowboyz]

just sorting out my signature

[u4ea]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!

Welcome aboard Mrs Cowboys!:rockon:!!!found the arcade games myself too ..I am hopeless but its a hoot!!!:Punk:

[Bonez]

just sorting out my signaturePoor Lance ;). Welcome Bobby.

[NZsarge]

just sorting out my signature

Oh gawd! not another green fiend! oh well at least you're not writing in green:dodge::laugh:just joking=)

[Mrs Cowboyz]

haha thankyou, poor lance? poor me more like it cause he is just dying to get logged in and give me shit!!

[86GSXR]

Welcome aboard Bobby :yes: See if you can get Lance to say something intelligent :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!

thats ok Bobbie .. we know how intelligent you are .. you manage to keep Lance in line :lol: be good to see you out on a few rides :yes:

welcome to the mad house .. if ya can't beat them have to join them huh :laugh:

[cowboyz]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!
welcome. it is about time we had a bit of class around here.......

Fair enough
You do realise she is a woman. Fair is not a word that comes up often.......

just sorting out my signature
and what a great sig it is too..

Poor Lance ;). Welcome Bobby.
quiet in the cheap seats...

Welcome aboard Bobby :yes: See if you can get Lance to say something intelligent :laugh:
Thats what we like.. Someone shooting for the stars.....

thats ok Bobbie .. we know how intelligent you are .. you manage to keep Lance in line :lol: be good to see you out on a few rides :yes:

welcome to the mad house .. if ya can't beat them have to join them huh :laugh:

She does both.

[86GSXR]

Or a GSXR 1000 wasn't it :innocent: Guess it depends on the rider anyway:dodge:

I was just saying to Yod on other thread that you were probably having an awesome flight or two. Can't wait to see pics:yes:

They're not bad eh! Got tons more and I MUST get a new computer and bb!


Chuck those pics up :p

Anyway, is anyone planning a ride this weekend? Finally finished rebuilding my Zephyr and looking to stretch its legs. It'd be great to finally meet some other manawatu KB'ers...

Good stuff! I think Cowboyz, Mr and Mrs Yod, and maybe some others may meet Sarah and I in Taupo Sat or Sunday. Keep an eye on this and go for it!


Freakin' awesome dude, well done!

Cheers Sarge :yes: I love that mountain. Glad it didn't blow up again this morning tho lol.


wow 86!!!!! awesome!!! (maybe you could link to sunhuntins thread about eruption for others who dont frequent the manawatu thread???? )absolutly awesome!!

Thanks Jodi :yes: I'll give it a go :yes:


that is awesome. Even more bugged now I couldnt come.

Anytime Lance, there'll be many more! Just let us know if you're keen and free. That goes for anyone else too.


haha thankyou, poor lance? poor me more like it cause he is just dying to get logged in and give me shit!!

Hide the computer hehheh :rockon:

[chanceyy]

just sorting out my signature

hmm looks like Lance had a hand in sorting that one out ... :devil2:


Welcome aboard Mrs Cowboys!!!!found the arcade games myself too ..I am hopeless but its a hoot!!!

must get there one day myself ..since that was why i was introduced to KB .. but met to many great ppl instead :Pokey: present company excluded of course :laugh:


haha thankyou, poor lance? poor me more like it cause he is just dying to get logged in and give me shit!!

yeah but now you get to give it back in spades.. will be fun to watch :jerry:


Welcome aboard Bobby :yes: See if you can get Lance to say something intelligent :laugh:

:killingme :lol: thats expecting a bit much Al :killingme :lol:

[ynot slow]

I can see trouble here with one computer,next time they are shopping it won't be for items for the kwaka,but a trip to computer shop for laptop and wireless router.

[Meanie]

Hi Bobby welcome to KB
He he he cowboyz is gonna have to behave now with you watching his every post
I see he has influenced you already after seeing your signature
Hey Lance leave her alone we want all the dirt she can give :rofl:

[Meanie]

Awesome photos Al Thanks
Whats the bet if you took cowboyz up in that plane you could turn him as green as kis Kawa :laugh:

[yod]

:mad:

yod isn't happy...missed out on that $100 rack on trademe because the seller was a git and then discovered that phil turnbulls price is $210!

scuse me....just having a wee moan....

[Meanie]

:mad:

yod isn't happy...missed out on that $100 rack on trademe because the seller was a git and then discovered that phil turnbulls price is $210!

scuse me....just having a wee moan....
Dam dude, how much did he want
Shall we call round and break a knee cap or two

[chanceyy]

Awesome photos Al Thanks
Whats the bet if you took cowboyz up in that plane you could turn him as green as kis Kawa :laugh:

they are awesome pics .. can not wait to see rest either .. LOL at turning cowboyz green .. :lol: ohh the image huh :laugh:


:mad:

yod isn't happy...missed out on that $100 rack on trademe because the seller was a git and then discovered that phil turnbulls price is $210!

scuse me....just having a wee moan....

moan away hon .. damn that sucks :doh:

[86GSXR]

Awesome photos Al Thanks
Whats the bet if you took cowboyz up in that plane you could turn him as green as kis Kawa :laugh:

Now that is a seriously worrying thought lol. I will take along a good supply of the paper bags just in case :eek:


:mad:

yod isn't happy...missed out on that $100 rack on trademe because the seller was a git and then discovered that phil turnbulls price is $210!

scuse me....just having a wee moan....

Bugger! I feel your pain :weep: What you gonna do now?

[NZsarge]

:mad:

yod isn't happy...missed out on that $100 rack on trademe because the seller was a git and then discovered that phil turnbulls price is $210!

scuse me....just having a wee moan....

Bummer man....moan away, moan away...

[yod]

argh....have to bite the bullet and pay retail i guess **eeewww**

its unlikely another one will come up on trademe to fit an RF900 (the 600 and 400 are different) in a hurry and I'd like it for this weekend as well as the Gizzy ride.

ah shit happens...i'll live

ooo...and some happier news too....roger_doger has decided to sell the TRX and wanted something cheaper, i spotted Swoop's VFR700 (red so it goes faster, check out his profile pic (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=4299)) on trademe for $2500 and told him, he hit the buy now on the spot, so now we both have bright red VFRs :cool::laugh::headbang:
he just needs to get to Auckland and then he can ride it back, I told him to catch up with us on Saturday if he can....

[NZsarge]

argh....have to bite the bullet and pay retail i guess **eeewww**

its unlikely another one will come up on trademe to fit an RF900 (the 600 and 400 are different) in a hurry and I'd like it for this weekend as well as the Gizzy ride.

ah shit happens...i'll live

ooo...and some happier news too....roger_doger has decided to sell the TRX and wanted something cheaper, i spotted Swoop's VFR700 (red so it goes faster, check out his profile pic (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=4299)) on trademe for $2500 and told him, he hit the buy now on the spot, so now we both have bright red VFRs :cool::laugh::headbang:
he just needs to get to Auckland and then he can ride it back, I told him to catch up with us on Saturday if he can....

Moving from a Yamaha to a Honda?!!! Is he ill? For gods sake man get him to a doctor:doctor: If it's too late bring him over here and i'll beat some sense into him!!:msn-wink::laugh::devil2:

[NZsarge]

That said *sigh* i'm gonna have to assasinate my brother when he's over from Oz next, he talking about trading both his FJR13 and his absolutely mint TRX 850 on some dingy old Aprilia!!:angry2::2guns:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Hi Bobby welcome to KB
He he he cowboyz is gonna have to behave now with you watching his every post
I see he has influenced you already after seeing your signature
Hey Lance leave her alone we want all the dirt she can give
He had absolutely no influence at all! Honestly!! I promise!! :killingme

Welcome aboard Bobby :yes: See if you can get Lance to say something intelligent
:rofl:

thats ok Bobbie .. we know how intelligent you are .. you manage to keep Lance in line :lol: be good to see you out on a few rides

welcome to the mad house .. if ya can't beat them have to join them huh
Aaaaw, cheers matey...yeah cant wait for the warmer days to arrive then you will see more of me on the back of the greenthing!!

welcome. it is about time we had a bit of class around here.......
what a sweetie!!


You do realise she is a woman. Fair is not a word that comes up often.......
spoke too soon!!!!:motu:


hmm looks like Lance had a hand in sorting that one out ...

yeah but now you get to give it back in spades.. will be fun to watch :jerry:

hehe bring it on i say!!!



Awesome photos Al Thanks
Whats the bet if you took cowboyz up in that plane you could turn him as green as kis Kawa :laugh:

now that would be fun to watch!!

[86GSXR]

I shall definitely take my camera for that one then ;) :laugh:

[chanceyy]

sorted out all the quotes for ya Bobbie :D .. can do that these days :yes:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

sorted out all the quotes for ya Bobbie :D .. can do that these days :yes:

thanks it will take me a while to learn all the do's and dont's of this place so be patient with me guys!!! :confused:

[chanceyy]

thanks it will take me a while to learn all the do's and dont's of this place so be patient with me guys!!! :confused:

nah your doing fine its just the quotes can get screwy at times will show ya when i call in for coffee next time :hug:

[cowboyz]

Awesome photos Al Thanks
Whats the bet if you took cowboyz up in that plane you could turn him as green as kis Kawa :laugh:

Must admit. I never actually considered 86 was taking a plane. Not real keen on flying by I have never been sick while doing it. Unlike boating for example......

[cowboyz]

nah your doing fine its just the quotes can get screwy at times will show ya when i call in for coffee next time :hug:

that will be handy. Need someone round here who knows how to use this thing. where is the any key????????

[NZsarge]

Hey people, just thought I would post this question in a more local thread coz I know the question has been asked before in the more general forum but i'd like to hear what you guys and gals have to say about it.
I'm of the general impression that around the 34-36 psi of pressure in ones tyres is about right for the road, what do you guys and gals run pressure wise? front and rear pressures please, cheers Sarge.

[cowboyz]

I run 42 in both. That was the recommend so I never strayed from it.

[NZsarge]

I run 42 in both. That was the recommend so I never strayed from it.

Shite! really.... how do you feel it's wearing at that pressure? I did'nt pay huge attension when I looked at your rear tyre but it looked ok to me.

[cowboyz]

getting around the 9-10k out of rear. 15-17k out of front. happy enough with that.

[yod]

I run 42 in both. That was the recommend so I never strayed from it.

I haven't even checked mine since they went on but 42 does ring a bell...

i went and did it, ordered the ventura setup....

[yod]

getting around the 9-10k out of rear. 15-17k out of front. happy enough with that.

shite thats pretty good for the front - I doubt you'd get that many out of the tyre thats on there now tho, you reckon?

[NZsarge]

I haven't even checked mine since they went on but 42 does ring a bell...

i went and did it, ordered the ventura setup....

Will it be here for the weekend?

[yod]

Will it be here for the weekend?

yup...supposed to be here tomorrow morning, then I can fit it at lunchtime and we'll be outta here after work

[cowboyz]

I haven't even checked mine since they went on but 42 does ring a bell...

i went and did it, ordered the ventura setup....
good lad. Before long you will be wondering how you did without it

shite thats pretty good for the front - I doubt you'd get that many out of the tyre thats on there now tho, you reckon?


I will be happy with 12k out of my current front. It was second hand after all. When that baby warms up she is real sticky.

[NZsarge]

getting around the 9-10k out of rear. 15-17k out of front. happy enough with that.

Well if you're getting that kind of wear out of your tyres at those pressures it might promt a re-think maybe.

[yod]

good lad. Before long you will be wondering how you did without it
yeah i know...happy that im getting it, but still a bit peeved about the price (but then, you know what that shop is like, i'll probably end up with a totally different price than what was quoted in the 1st place :laugh: which is ok, if its higher, I say "but I was quoted this...", if its lower I shut the f**k up...:lol:)



I will be happy with 12k out of my current front. It was second hand after all. When that baby warms up she is real sticky.

yeah i was guessing it was a bit softer than the last

[NZsarge]

Since I have'nt had any ideas come foward after I posted the question:crybaby::baby:. Ahem...Let me put foward this unimaginative suggestion, Castle point for coffee (and lunch probably), a nice easy day out. I'm easy as to what day but I realise being a long weekend people will have other plans and wot not.:cool:

[chanceyy]

Since I have'nt had any ideas come foward after I posted the question:crybaby::baby:. Ahem...Let me put foward this unimaginative suggestion, Castle point for coffee (and lunch probably), a nice easy day out. I'm easy as to what day but I realise being a long weekend people will have other plans and wot not.:cool:

sounds good sarge .. am tempted to join vic club as I understand they are having a closed track day on the sat .. how does sunday sound .. may be less traffic on the road too :D

[cowboyz]

when is labour w/end?

[NZsarge]

sounds good sarge .. am tempted to join vic club as I understand they are having a closed track day on the sat .. how does sunday sound .. may be less traffic on the road too :D

Yes good point, as I said it does'nt bother me as to what day so whenever:cool: What the hell is the Vic club btw?

[cowboyz]

sounds good sarge .. am tempted to join vic club as I understand they are having a closed track day on the sat .. how does sunday sound .. may be less traffic on the road too :D

do tell more.

[NZsarge]

when is labour w/end?

weekend of Oct 22nd (That being the Monday off)

[NZsarge]

Oh and c'mon you Dannevirke riders, join in eh.

[chanceyy]

do tell more.


Yes good point, as I said it does'nt bother me as to what day so whenever:cool: What the hell is the Vic club btw?

hmmm dunno much more at mo .. guess I better get a email sorted .. but as I understood it last weekend there will be a closed track day on the sat of labour weekend, victoria motocycle club members only .. hmm real cheap if your a member too ..

vic club have been running the winter series Manfield & Taupo sarge .

[Meanie]

That said *sigh* i'm gonna have to assasinate my brother when he's over from Oz next, he talking about trading both his FJR13 and his absolutely mint TRX 850 on some dingy old Aprilia!!:angry2::2guns:

Those Australians do some stupid things eh :slap:

[banditrider]

I haven't even checked mine since they went on but 42 does ring a bell...

i went and did it, ordered the ventura setup....

Did you order a pack - I've an old beat up one that's big enough to store a body in (nuthing in it at the mo though).

Also, I've still got that sheepskin that fits and RF and if your RF has 2 little lugs under the swingarm I've also got a race stand my old man made - real handy...

42psi sounds maybe a bit much for the RF (wracking brain). I think it was 36 for the front but may have been slightly higher for the rear if carrying an extra body (pack or seat). I know Bandits are 36 front & rear even with pillion.

[yod]

Did you order a pack - I've an old beat up one that's big enough to store a body in (nuthing in it at the mo though).

Also, I've still got that sheepskin that fits and RF and if your RF has 2 little lugs under the swingarm I've also got a race stand my old man made - real handy...

42psi sounds maybe a bit much for the RF (wracking brain). I think it was 36 for the front but may have been slightly higher for the rear if carrying an extra body (pack or seat). I know Bandits are 36 front & rear even with pillion.

already got a pack actually but wow, the other goodies would be handy - i borrowed 86's stand but i'm sure he will want it back at some stage and I will be doing the rear disc in the not too distant future...

must hook up at some stage - im planning a bit of a bbq for those interested at some stage, do a good days ride then meet up here for a get together

and...

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS THIS SATURDAY :woohoo::rockon::beer::2thumbsup:banana:

[ynot slow]

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS THIS SATURDAY :woohoo::rockon::beer::2thumbsup:banana:

Sunday,not allowed to be late for church,be dark in morning but only for week or so,more than makes up for it when light at 7 ish next week.

[chanceyy]

must hook up at some stage - im planning a bit of a bbq for those interested at some stage, do a good days ride then meet up here for a get together

and...

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS THIS SATURDAY :woohoo::rockon::beer::2thumbsup:banana:


woo hoooo sounds like a plan .. hmm next two weeks on early finishes .. bugger bout early starts but who cares, longer evenings time to ride the bike :wari:

[banditrider]

already got a pack actually but wow, the other goodies would be handy - i borrowed 86's stand but i'm sure he will want it back at some stage and I will be doing the rear disc in the not too distant future...


So who want's a pack? And what other crap have I got lying around here? Oh, I know a tyre: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57595

[Meanie]

thanks it will take me a while to learn all the do's and dont's of this place so be patient with me guys!!! :confused:

Dont follow cowboyz


I haven't even checked mine since they went on but 42 does ring a bell...

i went and did it, ordered the ventura setup....

You wont regret having that, pity you had to buy retail eh


shite thats pretty good for the front

Thats cause he rides like a girl :bleh:


Since I have'nt had any ideas come foward after I posted the question:crybaby::baby:. Ahem...Let me put foward this unimaginative suggestion, Castle point for coffee (and lunch probably), a nice easy day out. I'm easy as to what day but I realise being a long weekend people will have other plans and wot not.:cool:

Castle point is an awesome ride, ill be in if im around


Oh and c'mon you Dannevirke riders, join in eh.

They are all napping sarge :oi-grr:

[chanceyy]

So who want's a pack? And what other crap have I got lying around here? Oh, I know a tyre: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57595

hmm could I get a pack to fit betsy ? (being girly have no idea bout these kinda things)
been checking out sheepskins on trademE think i might need one for gissy ride

[banditrider]

hmm could I get a pack to fit betsy ? (being girly have no idea bout these kinda things)
been checking out sheepskins on trademE think i might need one for gissy ride

Sheepskin Sales (http://www.sheepskins.co.nz/) in Otaki will custom make 'em while you wait (pays to tell him you're coming though). Does an awesome job too. Have bought a couple off him, price $130-160.

BTW: Yod, my RF one didn't come from there so ain't quite as good but works.

[chanceyy]

Sheepskin Sales (http://www.sheepskins.co.nz/) in Otaki will custom make 'em while you wait (pays to tell him you're coming though). Does an awesome job too. Have bought a couple off him, price $130-160.

BTW: Yod, my RF one didn't come from there so ain't quite as good but works.

cheers for that Bandit :D .. will look into that ..

[86GSXR]

What a marvelous day for riding! Heading off soon, think we'll take Vinegar Hill then straight up the line to show Sarah the Desert Rd, Turangi and Taupo. Lunch in Taupo probably, but who knows. Should arrive in the big AK mid afternoon. Plenty of time to cruise down Queen St and take in the Bridge before settling down in Mission Bay. Ahhhh, I like annual leave. Hopefully see some of you guys tomorrow :cool:

[sarahtvet]

Hi all, I thought i better post something being as cowboyz joined me up to play games that i havent had a chance to play cause he is playing them!!
This is my very first post so i should say something very intelligent to show off how intelligent i am but I cant be bothered!!
Welcome Bobbie great to have you on board :yes:
Don't tell us Cowboyz been trying to imply that he posts anything intelligent, surely not:dodge:

[sarahtvet]

argh....have to bite the bullet and pay retail i guess **eeewww**

its unlikely another one will come up on trademe to fit an RF900 (the 600 and 400 are different) in a hurry and I'd like it for this weekend as well as the Gizzy ride.

Now you know what hassle us girlies have when we need a handbag to match, if it's right you just have to go for it!!!!!!:lol:


roger_doger can ride it back, I told him to catch up with us on Saturday if he can....

Now that would be fun, we could give him a lift but the Daytona is loaded to the max with us and the pack!!! Not by some countries standards where any less than 4 on a bike is wasteful but don't think 86 could corner quite so well with somebody sat on the tank and with weather and roads like today I am looking forward to some serious fun on the twisties :yes:


Um,by 8am, he is still in the shower:sunny:

[sarahtvet]

im planning a bit of a bbq for those interested at some stage, do a good days ride then meet up here for a get together
:
sounds perfect, I am up for it:yes:



DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS THIS SATURDAY :woohoo::rockon::beer::2thumbsup:banana:

more time to ride and less time to sleep :wari:

[NZsarge]

What a marvelous day for riding! Heading off soon, think we'll take Vinegar Hill then straight up the line to show Sarah the Desert Rd, Turangi and Taupo. Lunch in Taupo probably, but who knows. Should arrive in the big AK mid afternoon. Plenty of time to cruise down Queen St and take in the Bridge before settling down in Mission Bay. Ahhhh, I like annual leave. Hopefully see some of you guys tomorrow :cool:

I know this post is a bit late but have a good ride up and back you two:2thumbsup I don't know what Yod and those other critters are up to tomorrow but I would like to head to Taupo to hook up. So, whats the deal people?

[NZsarge]

already got a pack actually but wow, the other goodies would be handy - i borrowed 86's stand but i'm sure he will want it back at some stage and I will be doing the rear disc in the not too distant future...

must hook up at some stage - im planning a bit of a bbq for those interested at some stage, do a good days ride then meet up here for a get together

and...

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS THIS SATURDAY :woohoo::rockon::beer::2thumbsup:banana:

Damn! I can smell that bbq already:drool:We all bring some meat or something? Drop it off before the ride:yes:

[cowboyz]

Well you are all thinking about that. I arent coming out this weekend so need a good ride next weekend.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1224175#post1224175

[yod]

I know this post is a bit late but have a good ride up and back you two:2thumbsup I don't know what Yod and those other critters are up to tomorrow but I would like to head to Taupo to hook up. So, whats the deal people?

mrs yod and I are heading up to Napier tonight and the plan is to head over to taupo tomorrow, we are expecting a text from 86/sarah tonight or in the morning to decide what time exactly we will leave.
you could come meet us in napier somewhere and we can shoot over together

can text you once we hear from the others if you like, pm me your mobile

otherwise I can probably jump on a pc in the morning and post it up here
:cool:

[NZsarge]

mrs yod and I are heading up to Napier tonight and the plan is to head over to taupo tomorrow, we are expecting a text from 86/sarah tonight or in the morning to decide what time exactly we will leave.
you could come meet us in napier somewhere and we can shoot over together

can text you once we hear from the others if you like, pm me your mobile

otherwise I can probably jump on a pc in the morning and post it up here
:cool:

PM on the way, can't guarantee i'll be there but text me anyway and i'll eyeball my puter in the morning.

[yod]

PM on the way, can't guarantee i'll be there but text me anyway and i'll eyeball my puter in the morning.

will do

i doubt it'll be very early...they got a lot more kms to cover than we do (only 130-140 from taradale to taupo)

[NZsarge]

will do

i doubt it'll be very early...they got a lot more kms to cover than we do (only 130-140 from taradale to taupo)

Sheesh, thank christ for that! These 8:04 starts are killers!:shifty::devil2::killingme

[cowboyz]

hey! I know time is a difficult concept for yamaha riders and I try to use small words....................

[NZsarge]

hey! I know time is a difficult concept for yamaha riders and I try to use small words....................

Oh just..just..go wash your bike! I actually thought your bike was grey:whistle::bleh::lol:

[cowboyz]

yeah, it looks grey from the back at a distance..........

[NZsarge]

Well my brother (aka "the traitor") has gone and done it! went and traded both his beautiful Yamaha's on a '06 Aprilia Tuono. Has he no shame...:weep:

[NZsarge]

yeah, it looks grey from the back at a distance..........

I was thinking the tint in the rear vision mirrors on my bike might have been giving that grey tinge......

[dogsnbikes]

yeah, it looks grey from the back at a distance..........

Oh and I always thought it was your hairthat was grey

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Oh and I always thought it was your hairthat was grey

:lol: haha I can confirm that statement for sure!!

[NZsarge]

Righto Yod, wakey wakey.

[NZsarge]

While i'm at it I should ask is there anyone else who would like to shoot up the bay, link up with Mr andMrs Yod then up to Taupo to link up with Sarah and 86 then back again? If so speak now.

[Bonez]

Any idea of the rondevous time in Taupo? I won tickets to the Turbos vs Hawkes Bay game so have to be home by 4pm.

[chanceyy]

While i'm at it I should ask is there anyone else who would like to shoot up the bay, link up with Mr andMrs Yod then up to Taupo to link up with Sarah and 86 then back again? If so speak now.

hmm well about to go play with some hairy mammoths out in the paddock ..then hooking up with English around noon for a bit of a jaunt & late brunch before home to get out the cans of degreaser on betsy :lol:

[chanceyy]

Any idea of the rondevous time in Taupo? I won tickets to the Turbos vs Hawkes Bay game so have to be home by 4pm.

good on ya bonez but sorry have picked the bay to win (virtual ruggers) :whistle:

[Bonez]

good on ya bonez but sorry have picked the bay to win (virtual ruggers) :whistle:I'm split both ways. Born in the Bay but most of my adult (apperently I'm ment to have grown up) life in the Manawatu.

[chanceyy]

I'm split both ways. Born in the Bay but most of my adult (apperently I'm ment to have grown up) life in the Manawatu.

hmm but as you get older you revert back to childhood, :laugh:

if you want to do a short flick we be leaving shannon garage say 12.30 .. just doing track, ballance, saddle, palmerston, foxton beach via himitangi block road today .. more practice on those twistie bits :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

hmm but as you get older you revert back to childhood, :laugh:

if you want to do a short flick we be leaving shannon garage say 12.30 .. just doing track, ballance, saddle, palmerston, foxton beach via himitangi block road today .. more practice on those twistie bits :yes:

why dont you do the Apiti loop and stop in at home and do my gardens :lol:

[NZsarge]

Any idea of the rondevous time in Taupo? I won tickets to the Turbos vs Hawkes Bay game so have to be home by 4pm.
If I liked rugby i'd say you lucky bugger! But I don't really. You're still a lucky bugger anyway. The rondevous time i'm havivg to play by ear until Yod heres from Al so I cant help there sorry Bonez, why don't you just come for a pootle to the bay for a laugh?

[NZsarge]

hmm well about to go play with some hairy mammoths out in the paddock ..then hooking up with English around noon for a bit of a jaunt & late brunch before home to get out the cans of degreaser on betsy :lol:

Good luck with that....

[chanceyy]

why dont you do the Apiti loop and stop in at home and do my gardens :lol:

cause its horses & betsy time .... meaning no time to stop & rip up some gardens with burnouts :bleh:

[dogsnbikes]

cause its horses & betsy time .... meaning no time to stop & rip up some gardens with burnouts :bleh:

just take the horses up there too they can mow the lawns while you do the gardens:shutup:

[NZsarge]

I'm off to get cleaned up and maybe have some toast then i'll be back too see if anyone is interested in a pootle to Taupo then kit up and be off.

[NZsarge]

:bleh:I'm off:cool:

[u4ea]

have a great ride ..awesome day for it..

[chanceyy]

well the horses are a lot less hairy now & their feet are done along with full bellys .. they made a new friend, next door neighbour's goat follows them everywhere not interested in making friends with the cows or the other horses just my two .. hence my horses are going on holiday to the neighbours til he gets some sheep ..

woo hooo holiday no mucking out for a few weeks :clap: means more riding time :lol:

ok outta the shower & just waiting for english to show up for our wee jaunt this aft

[u4ea]

well the horses are a lot less hairy now & their feet are done along with full bellys .. they made a new friend, next door neighbour's goat follows them everywhere not interested in making friends with the cows or the other horses just my two .. hence my horses are going on holiday to the neighbours til he gets some sheep ..

:clap: means more riding time :lol:


Wow cool neighbour!!:2thumbsupIm still stuck with the neighbours chicken in my kitchen.....:blink:
now that is real horsepower! Enjoy ya ride out today too

[yod]

hey! I know time is a difficult concept for yamaha riders and I try to use small words....................

"....not satisfied with alienating himself from the honda fraternity, cowboyz decides to start winding up yamaha riders too...."

:laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

"....not satisfied with alienating himself from the honda fraternity, cowboyz decides to start winding up yamaha riders too...."

:laugh:

I think its more of a case of anyone with a clean bike :lol:

[chanceyy]

Wow cool neighbour!!:2thumbsupIm still stuck with the neighbours chicken in my kitchen.....:blink:
now that is real horsepower! Enjoy ya ride out today too

thanks hon it was a good lil flick with bonez & english .. but damn was tired .. :yawn: could not stop yawning all through ballance & saddle :laugh:, nice cuppa at bonez house fixed that & then English & I went shopping & brunch/dinner before heading home .. it was a great aft :yes:

[chanceyy]

for those who are wanting to do a bit of a less pacey kinda ride next sat English & I will be organising a ride out on sat bout 200 - 300 ks (weather dependant) ending up back in marton for a fish N chip & DVD nite

more info once we sort out a plan .. :2thumbsup

[yod]

hey! I know time is a difficult concept for yamaha riders and I try to use small words....................


I think its more of a case of anyone with a clean bike :lol:

good point

[yod]

just got back from a 600km weekend, 2 up with the new rack and bag

palmy to napier last night: a great ride in the dark, especially the last section where a 4x4 set a surprisingly blistering pace through the northern end of route 50 :shit: forgot that mrs yod hasnt done excessive speed at night tho oops....she has now
napier to taupo this morning, was stuck behind a cop for the first 5 km, until he busted some poor speeder going the other way, his lights came on and I shat myself until i saw him going for the u-turn...1st time thru highway 5 on the bike, couldnt cane it as the bacon was plentiful but a good ride, nice road, nice conditions
met a nice palmy couple, james and debs, at the waterfall lookout on highway 5, on a very new M109, cruised into taupo together and had lunch with them....told them to have a nosey on here if they get chance...nice to meet ya guys

then caught up with sarge for the homeward dash from taupo
a pretty mellow pace other than a few spots, which was good with the amount of plods we saw out there

a pleasure as always sarge...

[NZsarge]

Yes a pleasure...likewise Mr and Mrs Yod. You know that Ambulance and Police car I mentioned lights ablaze? Turns out the was going to a bike accident, just happened to be my cousin and her husband! Far out!

[yod]

Yes a pleasure...likewise Mr and Mrs Yod. You know that Ambulance and Police car I mentioned lights ablaze? Turns out the was going to a bike accident, just happened to be my cousin and her husband! Far out!

oh shite!

they alright? have you heard?

[NZsarge]

oh shite!

they alright? have you heard?

Yeah...right now as a matter of fact, My cousin (who we'll call Debbie) is realitively fine but her husband (who we'll call Gary) is ok but the docs are a little concered about his neck.

[chanceyy]

Yes a pleasure...likewise Mr and Mrs Yod. You know that Ambulance and Police car I mentioned lights ablaze? Turns out the was going to a bike accident, just happened to be my cousin and her husband! Far out!

Yikes, are they ok Sarge ??

[NZsarge]

They apparentely got forced off the road by a car.:angry2: bloddy ignorant prick!

[chanceyy]

They apparentely got forced off the road by a car.:angry2: bloddy ignorant prick!

damn .. sounds like the were lucky .. so no injuries then :D

[Bonez]

thanks hon it was a good lil flick with bonez & english .. but damn was tired .. :yawn: could not stop yawning all through ballance & saddle :laugh:, nice cuppa at bonez house fixed that & then English & I went shopping & brunch/dinner before heading home .. it was a great aft :yes:It was good to catch up with you both again. Hope the book and woolly moo skin come in usefull. You both know were I live now so no excuse for not popping in for a visit.

[chanceyy]

It was good to catch up with you both again. Hope the book and woolly moo skin come in usefull. You both know were I live now so no excuse for not popping in for a visit.

Thank you bonez am sure both will come in very very useful .. esp the sheepskin on the gissy ride :clap:

[dogsnbikes]

They apparentely got forced off the road by a car.:angry2: bloddy ignorant prick!

hope they are ok sarge :(

[banditrider]

Ditto. And I hope the cops hammer the car driver.

[cowboyz]

sounds like a good ride. Certainly good weather for it. Bike still parked up in the garage after another busy weekend not being on it. Bring on next weekend.

Always a bugger to hear about a spill, especially when its someone you know.

[NZsarge]

Damn, it's a bit of alright outside, anyone keen on a pootle? Heres a thought, Chanceyy, you could text Al and see how they are planning to come down from Taupo today and we might be able to hook up around the Napier region (if it's fine).

[chanceyy]

hi peoples

here is another ride option next sat if your interested

Thread discussion here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58032)

Calendar Event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1398&day=2007-10-6&)

[chanceyy]

Damn, it's a bit of alright outside, anyone keen on a pootle? Heres a thought, Chanceyy, you could text Al and see how they are planning to come down from Taupo today and we might be able to hook up around the Napier region (if it's fine).

hey Sarge just sent text .. I know Al mentioned he had to stop in turangi on way back to pick up some more stuff

so not sure wot plan is .. if i hear back will send you pm :yes:

[NZsarge]

hey Sarge just sent text .. I know Al mentioned he had to stop in turangi on way back to pick up some more stuff

so not sure wot plan is .. if i hear back will send you pm :yes:

sweet, cheers, not sure that would be the best way to come down the island weather wise......? Just heard from the Hastings/Napier crew and it not bad up that way. I'm really just lookin to get a ride in the dry as i'm getting over a shitty head cold and would prefere not to get wet. But I thought catching up with Al and Sarah might be nice.

[NZsarge]

Oh well, ai'nt heard nothin for you lot so im off in 20 mins, i'll have my cell on and will check it when I fuel up in town, Chanceyy and Yod have number if anyone feels keen for a quiet pootle.

[NZsarge]

Im off, btw thanks Chanceyy for tryin get in touch with Al.

[chanceyy]

Im off, btw thanks Chanceyy for tryin get in touch with Al.

hmm I sent ya text :whistle: do I have your number correct ?????? :cry:

but Al & Sarah are heading turangi - nat park - para para's - home

[Bonez]

Gary and I did our first daylight savings jaunt today. Gary on his SV and I on Gerble headed down to the Carterton sprints via "the track", Alfredton, Masterton then down the main drag. Stayed at the sprints a wee while then headed home.

Back via the Masterston heavy traffic bypass, maindrag, some side road, maindrag again, Ekatawhere, Alfedton , Pongaroa (just made it to the store in time for a pie-closes 3pm on a Sunday), Makuri gorge rd, Woodville, Saddle Rd then home. Lots of roaming stock(when in Roam(sp) and all that............) and
magpies about (trying to brag off about the win over the Turbos I guess). Around 4 or 5 ks out of Pongaroa, heading to Pahiatua, is a sharp left hander that has been freshly sealed with a ton of pee gravel in the riding line. This caught Gary by surprise but he manage to stay upright. Luckily no traffic was coming in the oppersite direction. Other than that a good ride. Looks like we got back at the right time as the winds fare picking up.

At no time was a GPS required on this ride. :p

Edit-it's just started pissing down.

[cowboyz]

At no time was a GPS required on this ride. :p

Edit-it's just started pissing down.

congratulations but did you make it round more than 3 consecutive corners without stopping and congratulating yourself on how well you are riding?

[Bonez]

congratulations but did you make it round more than 3 consecutive corners without stopping and congratulating yourself on how well you are riding?Didn't get lost either. Have you heard how Al and Sarah have gotten on at all?

[cowboyz]

nope. not a thing. And why didnt you enter the sprints?

[Bonez]

nope. not a thing. And why didnt you enter the sprints?Didn't want to hang around and more interesting roads to ride on were bekoning.:yes: And you know I'm an unsociable prick.

Interesting line up though. A Nighttrain clocked a similar or thereabouts, and quite possibly more, speed to my old '82 GSX750. Results should be on the Cliffhanger site no dought.

[chanceyy]

Hi guys,

we have discussed this several times however I have collated a database with everyones cellie numbers to circulate among the reg riders, is everyone ok with everyone else having this info.. I know most of us already have it but thought I might print out a list & keep it in my tank bag (esp some out of towners phone numbers for visiting other areas) ..

the numbers I have so far - so unless you have recently changed phone numbers the numbers should be correct ( & sarges is now correct :whistle: )

Chanceyy/Sandra 021 & 027
NZSarge/John 021
86GSXR/Alistair 027
DogsNbikes/Barry 027
Cowboyz/Lance 027
U4ea/Jodi 027 & 021
Meanie/James 027
Yod/Jonno 027
English/Mark 021
Sarahtvet 021

do we add home/emergency numbers as well ?? thoughts guys

[86GSXR]

Well, what an amazing trip! Got home just before the only real rain we saw in three days on the road.

Friday morning was an absolute stunner! Ready to go by 8, then Sarah decides she needs shoes. So, across town to pick them up, a quick pie and latte at the BP, then it’s straight onto Vinegar Hill.

I’d hardend up my suspension in anticipation of two up plus bags and this has made a huge difference, and I’m glad I guessed right about the settings lol!

Made a very good pace to Taihape where we stop for another latte and just take in the amazing day. Onto the Desert Rd, a couple of stops for pics, would have been rude not too given the incredible visibility and being Sarah’s first time and all north of Waiouru.

Get going again and what do you know. An accident has backed up all traffic in both directions for several miles. People are camping on the side of the road, but on the bike no problems, and we just cruise past the poor cagers, who are all very good about it all and cheer us on :yes:

Get to Turangi and after a quick trip to the lookout it’s back down the hill to pick up my rainsuit and make sure I know where my tent is.

It’s a good pace to Taupo for lunch where lol and behold I run into an old mate and his mates on their Harleys. Since we’re on the Trumpy I receive admiring looks all round and a good catch up.

Sarah calls VTS and finds that the importers have fucked up slightly on the paperwork. She’s pissed off but I have a good feeling about it.

Then it’s time to get hard core and I go non stop Taupo to Auckland (Cowboyz would have been proud lol). Bloody good ride and I manage to average about 130 all the way across the Hauraki Plains. Most cars are very obliging and pull over to let us through. Eyes peeled very hard for law enforcement I only see two :Police: the whole way, and manage to avoid any unpleasantness. I'll keep this non political and not mention that 100 kph is a crock - mostly.

Hit the Bombays dead on five twenty and make good time until about Greenlane when the gridlock hits big time. Never mind, taking a cue from a couple of local bikers including a Hells Angel I lane split with the best of them and apart from one red Fiat who’s determined to cut me off we hit Ponsonby Rd 2 hrs 50 mins after leaving Taupo. Good stuff.

After a sit down it’s down to Mission Bay to the motel for dinner and wind down. Get a call from an AK KBer and get directions to pick up Barry’s latest bike accessory :niceone:

Sleep the sleep on the biker holidaying person and up bright and early to a beautiful Auckland day. VTS still shagging around but it sounds positive. Typically, any ‘non standard’ parts, in this case steel braided brake lines, cannot be passed unless they are replaced with the inferior original units. BUT, the rules say that the vehicle can be driven to a ‘place of repair’. So, I establish that while Auckland to Palmerston may not exactly be what the rule makers had in mind, we’d argue that on the road if necessary :devil2:

So, long story short, we can pick up the bike. Yes!

Then it’s a quick run out to Hobsonville to pick up Barry’s part from Warlock. Thanks mate, good to meet you. Nice bike too.

Back onto the Southern Way to Manakau and get to VTS just before close. Finally, the moment has arrived and we are introduced to the Honda. Well, there she is sitting in the ‘compliance bay’. Not bad at all for a 27 year old girl. Very tidy and very classic, she’s a bit dusty, and covered in lovely gold bling. She’s got the biggest indicators I’ve ever seen and of course a huge yellow British number plate. But that's ok, she fires up first time and damn she sounds good :rockon: :sunny:

Sarah very kindly lets me drive her outside and we peel the labels off her brand new Bridgestone Battlax’s and generally get all gushy over this classic old girl who’s just travelled halfway round the world and is soon to get the run of her 6000 mile life.

I like her a lot, and Sarah gets accquainted in the carpark. She’s all good, even the tyre pressures and oil so we hit the motorway again and stop at the BP service centre to swap luggage and generally discuss the way back.

Coromandel it is then and so soon we’re sailing down the Bombays and onto those absolutely amazing twisties through to Whangamata. Sarahs going very well somewhere in the mirrors and we swap bikes for the run into Whangamata. I just couldn’t wait for a decent spin on the old girl and with no intent whatsoever I find she’s scraping her exhaust mounts around that great road. No harm done tho, and the chicken strips soon disappear.

I also get a rare chance to observe how great the Daytona looks on the move, gee you guys are lucky lol

There’s a bit more bike swapping all the way to Tauranga and Sarah seems to have fallen for two bikes :love: I also get to see how quickly the Daytona can blend into the far horizon, wow!

I really enjoy the upright cruise position of the Honda and have a ball on it. Very different in a way only 27 years can make for.

In Tauranga we bump into four guys from Levin, one of whom has a black Daytona, same year as mine. Very nice. Seems there were originally eight of them and just to prove that we’re not so bad at getting lost, the other four have managed to lose themselves completely. Seems we’re not the only ones eh lol :doh:

We gas up here and I’m amazed to note that despite being ridden considerably harder the Daytona has consumed almost 5 litres less fuel from AK. Modern efficiencies – great.

Hit Rotovagas just on dark and gas up again. As we’re deciding to saddle up again up walks a policeman. Oh oh, big yellow British number plate has been spotted, but he couldn’t have been nicer about it, and we manage to leave Rotos with no bother whatsoever :sweatdrop

A spirited night run to Taupo follows, I’m on the Honda which manages more than adequately to crack the ton, briefly.

A good nights sleep aided by a bottle or two of the Hawkes Bay liquid and it’s into Turangi this morning for breakfast. Decide on the National Park, Fields track and the Paras and we’re soon powering through the tundra. Bloody cold it was too, but Fields track is just as good as I remember it and it warms up as we descend into the valleys. A quick stop at the Bridge then it’s up the hill again and onto the Paras! Fantastic and much better condition than last time. Turakina for coffee then back via Marton and Halcombe Hill.

Pull up to the garage just as the biggest thunderstorm in recent memory hits :eek: No worries. 1390.5 km in 3 days. Great rides, great roads, great bikes, perfect!

Pics soon

[chanceyy]

awesome write up hon .. :D sounds like the perfect trip .. at least you did not need the wet weathers :lol:

can not wait to see pics .. ohh yeah dial up .. :killingme

so sarah will be out carving up the local roads soon enough :yes: :banana:

[yod]

1390.5 km in 3 days. Great rides, great roads, great bikes, perfect!

Pics soon

great write up mate, sounds like a blast - pity we couldnt get enough time off to do the whole thing with you

looking forward to checking out the infamous CB soon :niceone:

[dogsnbikes]

Awesome mate and well done

bling awarded for the courier service WOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOOO:banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

[cowboyz]

fantastic stuff. would have bene awesome to follow you around but alas. not to be. Congrats on doing taupo to ALKD without a latte break. You must have been hanging off the bike by the time you got there.

[chanceyy]

Awesome mate and well done

bling awarded for the courier service WOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOOO:banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

:lol: and I wonder wot that would be :killingme

:devil2::devil2: will be interesting :devil2::devil2:

[yod]

Awesome mate and well done

bling awarded for the courier service WOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOOO:banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

so what'd ya get?? anything exciting?

[u4ea]

awesome writeup 86!sounds like a perfect trip for you both.:niceone:And the weather held out for you too..even better aye.:msn-wink:

[dogsnbikes]

And Sarah we are all looking forward to the toy

[dogsnbikes]

so what'd ya get?? anything exciting?

hell yeah its only taken 6 months to get here :whistle:

[oscarnz]

:lol: and I wonder wot that would be :killingme

:devil2::devil2: will be interesting :devil2::devil2:

it certainly will be, just tried to get it out of him, but he tells me its a surprise for all of us.:shifty:

[chanceyy]

hell yeah its only taken 6 months to get here :whistle:


it certainly will be, just tried to get it out of him, but he tells me its a surprise for all of us.:shifty:


so what'd ya get?? anything exciting?

hmmmm it will be a suprise .. :laugh: ... ohh does that mean my lips are sealed til the unveiling dogs :killingme

:whistle:

[chanceyy]

so is everyone ok about sharing phone numbers ?

[dogsnbikes]

[QUOTE=chanceyy;1226878 ohh does that mean my lips are sealed til the unveiling dogs :killingme

:whistle:[/QUOTE]

:shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::s hutup::shutup: hmm yep

[oscarnz]

hmmmm it will be a suprise .. :laugh: ... ohh does that mean my lips are sealed til the unveiling dogs :killingme

:whistle:

he will have to pay you big time...........maybe you could name your price :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

he will have to pay you big time...........maybe you could name your price :yes:

oh she knows the price :devil2::devil2:

[u4ea]

so is everyone ok about sharing phone numbers ?

discretionary use only please.

[oscarnz]

oh she knows the price :devil2::devil2:

So when is the unveiling day ????

[chanceyy]

:shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup: hmm yep


he will have to pay you big time...........maybe you could name your price :yes:

ohhhhh now this could be fun :bleh: :devil2: now honey I do believe you might be cooking me dinner a week morrow ... ohh yeah then isn't there breakfast on the ferry :whistle: :msn-wink:

along with the previledge of working on Betsy of course :nya:

[dogsnbikes]

yeah the phone list is good for the rides

[chanceyy]

discretionary use only please.

absolutely .. as it will be for out of town phone numbers .. will have a master list kept in my tank bag .. along with both cellies have the numbers

[dogsnbikes]

ohhhhh now this could be fun :bleh: :devil2: now honey I do believe you might be cooking me dinner a week morrow ... ohh yeah then isn't there breakfast on the ferry :whistle: :msn-wink:

along with the previledge of working on Betsy of course :nya:

Previledge:Oi:you know betsy and norman got up too last time

and already told you cook your own eggs

and we would be happy for you too cook dinner next week :Pokey:

[chanceyy]

Previledge:Oi:you know betsy and norman got up too last time

and already told you cook your own eggs

and we would be happy for you too cook dinner next week :Pokey:

oh gawd the power .. I could have edited your post to read

I love working on Betsy .. its certainly a priviledge

I would love to cook your eggs too

and we will sure cook dinner for you too

ahhhh and my lips would have remained sealed .. now open to offers from anyone else who wants to know

:bleh: :nya: :killingme

[86GSXR]

Dial up! Here's some pics courtesy of Sarah :yes: Must get back to the Coromandel sometime, great roads, lots of bikes :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

nice picks mate and what a cracker day

yeah I agree with you gotta do the loop

[chanceyy]

Great pics guys :niceone:.. but you know all we really wanna see is sarahs bike :yes:

sighs Priorities there Al you seen it the rest of us are waiting :laugh: and we all know wot the daytona looks like :nya:

[86GSXR]

more.......

[86GSXR]

and more......

[chanceyy]

:woohoo: we finally see it .. congrats Sarah .. your own ride :sunny:

looks good :yes: now just need the weather to settle again so we can see it locally :soon:

[dogsnbikes]

Nice bike Sarah even cowboyz will be impress

bonez will be all over it like a rash :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Great pics guys :niceone:.. but you know all we really wanna see is sarahs bike :yes:

sighs Priorities there Al you seen it the rest of us are waiting :laugh: and we all know wot the daytona looks like :nya:


We are getting there...It is a bit of a beast as you will see but I love it already. Can't wait to get legal and get out on a ride with you all (sarah).

[chanceyy]

We are getting there...It is a bit of a beast as you will see but I love it already. Can't wait to get legal and get out on a ride with you all (sarah).

well there are two rides next sat :yes: .. take ya pick :wari:

[Bonez]

Nice bike Sarah even cowboyz will be impress

bonez will be all over it like a rash :whistle:Nice example by the looks alright.

There is a thread I started called "The story so far" about Gerty. It has some usefull info.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

awesome write up 86, sounds like it was a dream trip with the weather and all! Congrats on the finally getting the new/old bike Sarah! Looks a beauty!

[GSVR]

Those english numberplates really look great don't they. Someones put alot of thought into them.

Congrats on getting the bike at last Sarah. Perfect weekend to go and pick it up as well.

[NZsarge]

Hi guys,

we have discussed this several times however I have collated a database with everyones cellie numbers to circulate among the reg riders, is everyone ok with everyone else having this info.. I know most of us already have it but thought I might print out a list & keep it in my tank bag (esp some out of towners phone numbers for visiting other areas) ..

the numbers I have so far - so unless you have recently changed phone numbers the numbers should be correct ( & sarges is now correct :whistle: )

Chanceyy/Sandra 021 & 027
NZSarge/John 021
86GSXR/Alistair 027
DogsNbikes/Barry 027
Cowboyz/Lance 027
U4ea/Jodi 027 & 021
Meanie/James 027
Yod/Jonno 027
English/Mark 021
Sarahtvet 021

do we add home/emergency numbers as well ?? thoughts guys
Got no problems here:mobile:

[NZsarge]

Wicked write up and pics Al, and congrats Sarah on getting your bike on NZ roads, looks beaut!

[sarahtvet]

Nice example by the looks alright.

There is a thread I started called "The story so far" about Gerty. It has some usefull info.

thanks for that, will had a good look this afternoon. Struggling to believe it really, such a surreal few days :sunny:

[86GSXR]

Thanks guys for the comments :yes: It was a great trip and sorry we didn't manage to meet up somewhere, it was difficult to be precise on this one.

[cowboyz]

nice pics. Looked like a good ride. Have to see it in action soon.

[Meanie]

Hi guys,

we have discussed this several times however I have collated a database with everyones cellie numbers to circulate among the reg riders, is everyone ok with everyone else having this info.. I know most of us already have it but thought I might print out a list & keep it in my tank bag (esp some out of towners phone numbers for visiting other areas) ..

the numbers I have so far - so unless you have recently changed phone numbers the numbers should be correct ( & sarges is now correct :whistle: )

Chanceyy/Sandra 021 & 027
NZSarge/John 021
86GSXR/Alistair 027
DogsNbikes/Barry 027
Cowboyz/Lance 027
U4ea/Jodi 027 & 021
Meanie/James 027
Yod/Jonno 027
English/Mark 021
Sarahtvet 021

do we add home/emergency numbers as well ?? thoughts guys

Yep no probs with the nos Sandra

[chanceyy]

Yep no probs with the nos Sandra

cool thanks meanie .. still waiting for responses from others .. sarge, Jodi, dogs & yourself only ones to respond so far .. & wot about emergency/home numbers .. do we want to add that in as well ??

[Meanie]

Well what a week end eh Congrats on the bike Sarah :clap: looks like a fine machine Youll have to watch bonez, he likes them ol Hondas That is in pristine condition
Nice write up Al thanks and great pics guys

Looking forward to seeing the bike on a ride soon

[sarahtvet]

Well what a week end eh Congrats on the bike Sarah looks like a fine machine Youll have to watch bonez, he likes them ol Hondas That is in pristine condition
Nice write up Al thanks and great pics guys

Looking forward to seeing the bike on a ride soon

Thanks mate, not pristine but something to work on. At least we have worn the labels off the bridgestones.

Well I had to get Ali to do the ride report as he A) has a clue where we were, B) he does it so well :innocent: and I was doing pics
Being a woman, however, I can't resist putting in a word or two myself:lol:

The bright clear start on Friday heralded an amazing trip that I will always remember. Ali and I were both awake early and keen to get on the road. As we crested one of the rises along vinegar hill Ali pointed left and the mountain was revealed in all her glory in the brilliant sunshine. The ride to Tihape and then Taupo via Turangi was a series of more gorgeous scenery and thrilling riding on dry fast roads. I admit to feeling a little sad knowing that this would be my last long pillion trip on that gorgeous golden Daytona so decided to revel in the experience. By Tihape my cheeks were already aching from the fixed cheesy grin. Being on the back of that bike is like an out of body experience at times and the miles/K's just flashed by.The harder suspension also made the corners much faster:2thumbsup:

The desert highway was as bleak and beautiful as I had heard and my gloves were off more than on as I took pictures as we sped along. We stopped too as you could see. Turangi lookout was beautiful too with a lovely clear view over the plateau and numerous people stopping for a chat about the bike and getting caught up in the excitement of our trip. We were buzzing :wari:

Turangi was a quick stop on the way up but had a relaxed and fun feel to it, I really enjoyed the ride along the lake to lunch in Taupo and imagine bumping into a blast from Ali's past. Taupo to Auckland was a different ride again, lots of speed and lots of K's but we were both just happy to keep on going and the Daytona happily obliged.

Ponsonby road is the chic place for coffee in Auckland and we managed to stop at the only place that didn't do lattes!!!! Poor Ali, especially after the motorway madness which reminded me why I left the UK and both of us why we love the Manawatu :2thumbsup:

Mission Bay was lovely and after a quick freshen up and chat with the motel owner, a pom, about our trip, we ate at a great German restaurant 2m walk down the road. That wiped us out and despite the worry/excitement of the coming morning both chose sleep over a wild night out in Auckland!!!

Saturday dawned early (530am) with great skies again and then we lazed impatiently about waiting for LTNZ to open at 8am. I had got myself in a panic over the previous days problem and woke up in a foul mood sure that we would not be able to get the bike (Ali was too much of a gentleman to tell you that!!). Not only did Ali pillion me halfway up the country but he managed to keep me from completely losing the plot and got LTNZ to agree to release the bike without any registration too. I owe him heaps for that:yes:

When we finally picked up the Honda I was almost stunned and couldn’t quite believe it was true. I was also pretty daunted by the huge engine. As we rode out of town the excitement started to build and to be honest I am still buzzing.

The taste of the Coromandel penisula has me hooked and a weekend up there is next on the weekend trip list. I was blown away by the scenery and then by the opportunity to ride the Daytona. To ride two such different bikes one after another was heaven. They are so different but both such fun in their own ways. I am totally in :love: and felt in bike heaven throughout. I even had the joy of 50 metres of gravel on the Daytona in one town, fully aware that Ali was probably having cold sweats in front of me, understandable after the hornet vinegar hill episode. Needless to say we remain unscathed and played swapsies all of the way to Taupo. Riding the Daytona gave me a lot more confidence through the twisties and I felt my rhythm improving throughout the trip.

Sunday was another day of heightened awareness of the stunning country we live in and all the great roads there are to explore with gorgeous riding in great scenery. Neither of us wanted it to end so took a languid circuitous route towards palmie. Riding on field track was like stepping back in time and out of the world for a few hours and is a place with memories to treasure.

The wind picked up near Fordell and across towards Feilding but managed to stay upright at a reasonable speed and it was good to hear Ali had found it a little annoying too.

I walked through my front door and the heavens opened. It poured just long enough for me to freshen up and change then stopped long enough for me to get SK1PY and pics to Ali’s for downloading. We truly could not have had better weather and what a fab weekend.

I am sorry we didn’t catch up with those of you that intended to meet us but I cannot deny the fantastic experience I had on great roads, in great company and on great bikes. I am eternally grateful for all the effort Ali put into this for me and for all the support and encouragement from my friends and others on KB :grouphug: SK1PY is in having the brake cables done then will be a familiar sight on the roads of the North island :yes: :ride:

[sarahtvet]

Got no problems here:mobile:

great idea :yes:

[sarahtvet]

awesome write up 86, sounds like it was a dream trip with the weather and all! Congrats on the finally getting the new/old bike Sarah! Looks a beauty!

Thanks for that we were definately spoilt. It is an old and lovely beast but has a few scapes and scratches so needs a bit of TLC. I had to leave it at ANZA today, separation anxiety has set in already!!!

[banditrider]

...I cannot deny the fantastic experience I had on great roads, in great company and on great bikes.

This is why we all ride bikes eh? :rockon:

[chanceyy]

great write up there Sarah.. hmm its a bit hard to hand the daytona back huh :laugh:

might have a wee exploit or two to write up about at the end of the month :whistle: .. be a good prelude to the gissy ride :yes: :D

plans are coming together quite nicely at the mo .. annual leave has been approved :D a route is sorted & a wee service for betsy is organised (thanks bazza) and :cool: must remember to pack camera :killingme

not to mention a ferry sailing booked so bazza can cook me breaky

[sarahtvet]

great write up there Sarah.. hmm its a bit hard to hand the daytona back huh

might have a wee exploit or two to write up about at the end of the month :whistle: .. be a good prelude to the gissy ride.

plans are coming together quite nicely at the mo .. annual leave has been approved :D a route is sorted & a wee service for betsy is organised (thanks bazza) and :cool: must remember to pack camera :killingme

not to mention a ferry sailing booked so bazza can cook me breaky


Great news, really will enjoy hearing about it and seeing all the pics :yes: When are you going? Hope we can play in the playground before you go, more twisites the better, need to grind the bolts down so I can get rid of chicken strips. Ali had a go but still more to do!!!

The Daytona is heaven to ride :niceone: and the roads were perfect for her but I really am loving the Honda too so I was happy whatever one I was on :sunny:


This is why we all ride bikes eh? :rockon:

For sure:sunny:

[86GSXR]

Brilliant write up Sarah :yes: That was an amazing trip and a revisit to the Coromandel is right up there on the list! We took the shorter route, you should see the rest!!! :woohoo:

[sarahtvet]

Brilliant write up Sarah :yes: That was an amazing trip and a revisit to the Coromandel is right up there on the list! We took the shorter route, you should see the rest!!! :woohoo:

Learning from the master:yes:

Can't wait :2thumbsup:

[chanceyy]

Great news, really will enjoy hearing about it and seeing all the pics :yes: When are you going? Hope we can play in the playground before you go, more twisites the better, need to grind the bolts down so I can get rid of chicken strips. Ali had a go but still more to do!!!

The Daytona is heaven to ride :niceone: and the roads were perfect for her but I really am loving the Honda too so I was happy whatever one I was on :sunny:



For sure:sunny:

yes will be tackling a few twisties .. esp heading out to dogs playground .. early next week after work .. heading away after work on the 25th oct .. but main trip will be early on the 26th, definate pics will be on the cards .. damn can not wait now .. getting excited :clap: :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Brilliant write up Sarah :yes: That was an amazing trip and a revisit to the Coromandel is right up there on the list! We took the shorter route, you should see the rest!!! :woohoo:
Yes Sarah, great write up. The Coromandel rocks alright, remind me sometime as I just might be able to swing some accomadation in Whitianga, not sure. Would love to a two dayer and take in the Coromandel.:2thumbsup

[sarahtvet]

Yes Sarah, great write up. The Coromandel rocks alright, remind me sometime as I just might be able to swing some accomadation in Whitianga, not sure. Would love to a two dayer and take in the Coromandel.:2thumbsup

Sounds great, I wondered about labour weekend but not sure if anything else on that I have missed.

Would love to do rest of paraparas (think that is how you spell it). We bypassed about 50k by going on fields track but it was damn well worth it:2thumbsup:

Have to start planning so we can keep our weekends fun and buzzing :ride:

[cowboyz]

isnt fields track a pleasent piece of road for a stroll. I am pleased they didnt name it fields road cause that would be decieving. Been a while since we went up that way but we found that bridge you stopped at and spent some time chatting there. Very secuded little spot and nice in the sun.

[banditrider]

isnt fields track a pleasent piece of road for a stroll. I am pleased they didnt name it fields road cause that would be decieving. Been a while since we went up that way but we found that bridge you stopped at and spent some time chatting there. Very secuded little spot and nice in the sun.

The '05 GC took in Fields track to National Park & then onto Turangi as the last leg. Not as much fun after riding 1400km non-stop. Just one of the little interesting diversions chucked into the run. There's normally a few "slow" sections chucked in - 3 last year! Have you seen the DVD of last year's event?

A good ride on a decent day but need to watch road conditions & for stock on the road. I was wondering a while back if the lahar did any damage - I'm sure I saw footage on TV of it flowing over one of the bridges. Did you guys see any sign of it?

[cowboyz]

[QUOTE=banditrider;1229659]The '05 GC took in Fields track to National Park & then onto Turangi as the last leg. Not as much fun after riding 1400km non-stop. Just one of the little interesting diversions chucked into the run. There's normally a few "slow" sections chucked in - 3 last year! Have you seen the DVD of last year's event?
[QUOTE]

i have seen a few interviews and video clips but I dont think I have seen a DVD on it. Have you got one for a bit of a lend?

[86GSXR]

Yes Sarah, great write up. The Coromandel rocks alright, remind me sometime as I just might be able to swing some accomadation in Whitianga, not sure. Would love to a two dayer and take in the Coromandel.:2thumbsup


Sounds great, I wondered about labour weekend but not sure if anything else on that I have missed.

Would love to do rest of paraparas (think that is how you spell it). We bypassed about 50k by going on fields track but it was damn well worth it:2thumbsup:

Have to start planning so we can keep our weekends fun and buzzing :ride:

The Coromandel is a definite must for a return, especially now it's warmer and the days are longer! Thinking maybe Labour weekend.


isnt fields track a pleasent piece of road for a stroll. I am pleased they didnt name it fields road cause that would be decieving. Been a while since we went up that way but we found that bridge you stopped at and spent some time chatting there. Very secuded little spot and nice in the sun.

That bridge is a primo spot alright. Stopped there, very nice :yes:


The '05 GC took in Fields track to National Park & then onto Turangi as the last leg. Not as much fun after riding 1400km non-stop. Just one of the little interesting diversions chucked into the run. There's normally a few "slow" sections chucked in - 3 last year! Have you seen the DVD of last year's event?

A good ride on a decent day but need to watch road conditions & for stock on the road. I was wondering a while back if the lahar did any damage - I'm sure I saw footage on TV of it flowing over one of the bridges. Did you guys see any sign of it?

No lahar damage, just the usual stock and branches, nothing major though. The sign on the bridge warns of volcanic acidity in the water.

[banditrider]

i have seen a few interviews and video clips but I dont think I have seen a DVD on it. Have you got one for a bit of a lend?

Might just happen to have a copy - know a few of the "stars" too.

[yod]

latest pics of the brake overhaul on the viffer (yes I've been slack)

I've got new seals ready to go in, and got some sanding attachments for the drill to clean out the metal lips between the seal grooves as that looked like a big part of the problem...a lot of crap had built up on them

the next thing is to find some funky tool to actually clean the crap out from inside the seal groove...this will be a bit more difficult as the caliper is open on one side but very closed in on the other (as you can see), how that much crap managed to build up behind the seals while the psitons were in there I dont know....

but at least the pistons now slide in and out of the empty chambers nicely after the cleaning I've done so far and I also put one of the new top (smaller) seals in the rear caliper chamber and then tried sliding the piston in and out and found it was pretty good, tight but movable and it seemed to seal pretty well, (as you'd expect)

[cowboyz]

jumping into dangerous territory with sanding there. I would be more inclined to use diesel and a cloth. Be very careful how much you stick that drill in the hole or you are going to end up with brake fluid all over your discs.

[Meanie]

latest pics of the brake overhaul on the viffer (yes I've been slack)

I've got new seals ready to go in, and got some sanding attachments for the drill to clean out the metal lips between the seal grooves as that looked like a big part of the problem...a lot of crap had built up on them

the next thing is to find some funky tool to actually clean the crap out from inside the seal groove...this will be a bit more difficult as the caliper is open on one side but very closed in on the other (as you can see), how that much crap managed to build up behind the seals while the psitons were in there I dont know....

but at least the pistons now slide in and out of the empty chambers nicely after the cleaning I've done so far and I also put one of the new top (smaller) seals in the rear caliper chamber and then tried sliding the piston in and out and found it was pretty good, tight but movable and it seemed to seal pretty well, (as you'd expect)

Thats a dangerous looking tool in the end photo Yod

[yod]

jumping into dangerous territory with sanding there. I would be more inclined to use diesel and a cloth. Be very careful how much you stick that drill in the hole or you are going to end up with brake fluid all over your discs.

???

arent the seals supposed to keep the fluid in? not the metal?
its just that the extra crap built up on the metal is what was (partly) causing the pistons to jam

not going anywhere near the actual internal chamber (below the inner seal), they're clean as a whistle anyway - luckily it can only reach as far in as the first lip and no further so that works quite well

[cowboyz]

its all good then.

And yes the seals keep the fluid at bay. But if you create a lip or a ding in the sidewall of the housing the putting it back together you will find it easy to crimp the o ring and then the entertainment begins. Or if you "ramp" the o ring bay then it will pop out over time and that could be entertaining too.

[yod]

its all good then.

And yes the seals keep the fluid at bay. But if you create a lip or a ding in the sidewall of the housing the putting it back together you will find it easy to crimp the o ring and then the entertainment begins. Or if you "ramp" the o ring bay then it will pop out over time and that could be entertaining too.

ah gotcha, should be ok....the sanding head is about two thirds the size of the whole cylinder and the other side of the caliper is kinda in the way of the chuck so I can barely change the angle that it touchs the sidewall or put it in very far - would be very hard to 'ramp' it as you say or damage the cylinder

cleaning out the actual seal grooves is going to be a right arse...fiddly little gap in a fiddly little place...but there is a surprising amount of shit in there so i'd rather take the time and get it as clean as possible the first time than have to pull it all apart again :shit:

[cowboyz]

Thats ok. I got just the right guy for the job. His name is john and lives up kelvin grove way

[yod]

need to sell it to pay for all the fekkin bits on the RF :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Sounds great, I wondered about labour weekend but not sure if anything else on that I have missed.

Would love to do rest of paraparas (think that is how you spell it). We bypassed about 50k by going on fields track but it was damn well worth it:2thumbsup:

Have to start planning so we can keep our weekends fun and buzzing :ride:

Sheesh:scratch: Labour weekend, that might be unlikely coz the bach in whitianga is owned be friends in Aucks and i'd be really surprised if they were'nt over there that weekend:( I know I would be.... But I will ask if you want, can't hurt.

[NZsarge]

need to sell it to pay for all the fekkin bits on the RF :laugh:

Kinda know what you mean, I'm a bit scared to un-bolt the calipers on the Ace coz it could cost me $120 but it has to be done I suppose. The pads must be getting a bit thin on it now. Who ever said bikes where cheap to run, that person was full of :bs: So much to buy and so little money!

[sarahtvet]

Sheesh:scratch: Labour weekend, that might be unlikely coz the bach in whitianga is owned be friends in Aucks and i'd be really surprised if they were'nt over there that weekend:( I know I would be.... But I will ask if you want, can't hurt.

Would be great if it is available but don't panic :nono: I do know a man who recently picked up a two man tent just perfect for the job:sunny:

There is always somewhere we can find to stay depending on funds:yes: Don't think Palmie is going to be seeing much of me at weekends now I have the Honda :2thumbsup:

[roger_doger]

Just poking my head in - Bikes for sale - anyone want a TRX that just needs someone to love it a little for cheap $$$? Bought a VFR700, off to Auck on Friday/Sat to pick it up.

I have a question for Al: How the heck'd you take the photo of the Auckland motorway? Did you have Sarah doing stunts on the back?

[sarahtvet]

Just poking my head in - Bikes for sale - anyone want a TRX that just needs someone to love it a little for cheap $$$? Bought a VFR700, off to Auck on Friday/Sat to pick it up.

I have a question for Al: How the heck'd you take the photo of the Auckland motorway? Did you have Sarah doing stunts on the back?

As I am playing online at lunch time I will answer for us:sunny:

Me stunts :innocent: never.

I can manage photography from the back of the Daytona up to around 80k/hr or so. Many of the desert road pics were on the move:yes: Above those speeds the wind wobbles the camera too much and it all blurs.

Much of the time 86 doesn't know what I am up to :laugh: but he did in Auckland because we were going slow enough to talk. We have chalked up quite a few k's together and he is such a smooth rider :lol: I don't need to really pay attention to 86 or the road when I am on the back, just enjoy and go with the flow:2thumbsup: Or take lots of pics!!!

As you will see from earlier comments, I have been so relaxed I have rarely even had a clue what direction we were going in so now having to study the maps:yes:

Congrats on new bike :scooter:

Make the most of the trip back, some great roads and scenery, I was blown away by the whole experience last weekend and planning to get north again asap.

[86GSXR]

Uh, yeah, well I guess that answers the question then lol :o

[cowboyz]

Just poking my head in - Bikes for sale - anyone want a TRX that just needs someone to love it a little for cheap $$$? Bought a VFR700, off to Auck on Friday/Sat to pick it up.

I have a question for Al: How the heck'd you take the photo of the Auckland motorway? Did you have Sarah doing stunts on the back?

congrats on the VFR. DOnt tell Yod you brought one or you will never get rid of him. Road trip to ALKD huh? This sounds a little familar. Once again I have other plans or I would join you on the trip. Must be something in the water round here......

[yod]

congrats on the VFR. DOnt tell Yod you brought one or you will never get rid of him. Road trip to ALKD huh? This sounds a little familar. Once again I have other plans or I would join you on the trip. Must be something in the water round here......

good on ya....who's idea do you think it was in the first place :devil2:

[cowboyz]

you trying to cut a deal to swap for a RF900 are you? Or have you come to your senses and realised the VFR is a honda......

[yod]

you trying to cut a deal to swap for a RF900 are you? Or have you come to your senses and realised the VFR is a honda......

im betting cowboyz next bike is.....a honda....:Punk:

[Bonez]

im betting cowboyz next bike is.....a honda....:Punk:
What's all this fuss about Hondas? Every home should have one................or two.......or three.......................or.................... ..........

[Meanie]

im betting cowboyz next bike is.....a honda....:Punk:

Wasnt his very first bike a Honda, you know the one his mother told us about at his wedding :rofl:

[yod]

Wasnt his very first bike a Honda, you know the one his mother told us about at his wedding :rofl:

:rofl: :laugh: :killingme ....nice work there meanie

[cowboyz]

What's all this fuss about Hondas? Every home should have one................or two.......or three.......................or.................... ..........

That depends how many doors you need to hold open at once.

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Sorry for encroaching.......... We have had a few enquiries for custom made earplugs from the Palmy area. I understand there is a Classic day at Manfeild on November 18th and if there is enough enquiry for us to attend to make earplugs, we will endeavour to confirm with the organisers. Cheers Sue

[sarahtvet]

What's all this fuss about Hondas? Every home should have one................or two.......or three.......................or.................... ..........

It was quite good seeing a Honda, Triumph and two Suzuki's in 86's garage the other evening, only a few more makes to squeeze in for the full set:yes:

[cowboyz]

what???? no kwaka??? oh the shame............

[sarahtvet]

what???? no kwaka??? oh the shame............

You should come around and we can squeeze a green one in I reckon:yes:

[roger_doger]

congrats on the VFR. DOnt tell Yod you brought one or you will never get rid of him. Road trip to ALKD huh? This sounds a little familar. Once again I have other plans or I would join you on the trip. Must be something in the water round here......

yeah unfortunately Yod will have it over me now for good - I'm going to have to get a good alarm system now...

[roger_doger]

As I am playing online at lunch time I will answer for us:sunny:

Me stunts :innocent: never.

I can manage photography from the back of the Daytona up to around 80k/hr or so. Many of the desert road pics were on the move:yes: Above those speeds the wind wobbles the camera too much and it all blurs.

Much of the time 86 doesn't know what I am up to :laugh: but he did in Auckland because we were going slow enough to talk. We have chalked up quite a few k's together and he is such a smooth rider :lol: I don't need to really pay attention to 86 or the road when I am on the back, just enjoy and go with the flow:2thumbsup: Or take lots of pics!!!

As you will see from earlier comments, I have been so relaxed I have rarely even had a clue what direction we were going in so now having to study the maps:yes:

Congrats on new bike :scooter:

Make the most of the trip back, some great roads and scenery, I was blown away by the whole experience last weekend and planning to get north again asap.

All I can say is....I have nothing to say *while shaking head*.

But looking forward to going for a blat with the old girl (the CB that is...) in the party.

[NZsarge]

im betting cowboyz next bike is.....a honda....:Punk:

Yeah, theres a couple of nice new Goldwing's in Anza's at the mo.:shifty::p:D

[Meanie]

Yeah, theres a couple of nice new Goldwing's in Anza's at the mo.:shifty::p:D

Cowboyz on a goldwing :gob: That would be a sight wouldnt it, especialy on the first set of twisties :banana:

[cowboyz]

its all good. They have a reverse for the 3 point turns on the 65k corners.............

[sarahtvet]

its all good. They have a reverse for the 3 point turns on the 65k corners.............

Could do with reverse on Honda too, a little heavy to push, and I can't get both feet flat on ground when on it, so backing up is interesting :yes:

The HONDA is legal at last:done: Number plate is 61YZC for the next two weeks until SK1PY arrives. Same year as a friend I know so take it as a good sign :2thumbsup:
$400 for the pleasure of replacing perfectly good brake cables that would pass the WOF but not the import check :doh: VTNZ guy at Palmie just shook his head in disbelief and said he was sorry. He rides a trail bike so had a spin on the CB in the carpark to check the brakes:ride:


Short round trip to fielding for coffee to get me back in the habit of concentrating on where I am going.

The trip out to dogs place involved more dodging birds than anything else (feathered variety). I got to have a nostalgic moment or two on the pillion seat and 86 made some friends too.

[cowboyz]

couple of rides on a honda and chasing sheep already. Watch out 86. I warned you this would happen

[yod]

does no-one around here have jobs?!

[sarahtvet]

does no-one around here have jobs?!

yep, like you I work hard with my fingers :oops:

Are we likely to see you this weekend at all?

[RC1]

does no-one around here have jobs?!

looking after 3 kids under 4 that enough of a job isnt it ?? :crazy:

[yod]

yep, like you I work hard with my fingers :oops:

Are we likely to see you this weekend at all?

ok....firstly....umm thats waaay too much information....

secondly, nah, probably not, dont wanna put any more undue wear on the RF before I can replace pads/disc, need to finish the brakes on the VFR, need to spend some more time on our gardens etc (since all I've been doing is riding every weekend for as long as I can remember :niceone:), there's also oodles of sport on the box that needs to be viewed, with brewskis of course, and I also have a fair bit of work to do on a demo system....

:yawn: jeebus i feel tired just writing about it....

[sarahtvet]

couple of rides on a honda and chasing sheep already. Watch out 86. I warned you this would happen

It's the vibration that does it :lol:

[cowboyz]

looking after 3 kids under 4 that enough of a job isnt it ?? :crazy:
yes indeed but one would suggest 3 kids under 4 that 4 years ago you did little work or couldnt figure out how to turn the tv on.


It's the vibration that does it :lol:

just full of useful information today arent you

[86GSXR]

couple of rides on a honda and chasing sheep already. Watch out 86. I warned you this would happen

They were very friendly, which one would you like?