Manawatu Rant n Rave

[yod]

Mint day, new bike, mint ride through V.Hill, choice. :niceone:

damn, if i'd known you were going that way....mint bike, shame i couldnt hang around longer

went home via aokautere, got waylaid by the track and ended up going through ballance and the gorge to ashhurst, thought i might catch you there

never mind, see ya when i see ya, flick us a text

[NZsarge]

see ya when i see ya, flick us a text

Sweet as.
.............

[cowboyz]

Thanks for the play. Sorry about the mess I left on your seat.

Fucking awesome bike. Go the Kwakas!!!!!

[KiwiKat]

The bike sounds great Sarge. can only imagine it. Some pics would be really nice.

[Monie]

Like how big is the Centre of the Universe anyway. I'm sure there's room for at least 2 people.


oh shut up ...lol

Nice bike sarge hope it stays that clean and shiney... way to go ...

[Meanie]

A few photos from when we picked Sarges new bike up
Al and Jono found thier new accesories.................ape hangers LOL

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/NZSargeZX14?authkey=CYs93FFNMYs#

[86GSXR]

Nice pics James, that thing was a dag eh!

I can confirm that Sarge seems to be settling in quite nicely on the 14. Still early days but already showing the Sarge style :yes:

It's an awesome peice of machinary, and yes, it does rip the stones out of the road :)

Good catch up.

[Maha]

A few photos from when we picked Sarges new bike up
Al and Jono found thier new accesories.................ape hangers LOL

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/NZSargeZX14?authkey=CYs93FFNMYs#

Those turkeys...opps I mean Emu's on the cruisers a cool bastards eh? :eek:

Ya'll suit and fit that 14 very well Sarge....:msn-wink:

[banditrider]

Mint day, new bike, mint ride through V.Hill, choice. :niceone:

Congrats man! Can't wait to see it out on the road. You gotta love a 14.

[Owl]

Mint bike there Sarge and cool colour!:wari:

[ynot slow]

Definately,possibly,maybe on Sunday,could be just what the doctor orders.

[ynot slow]

A few photos from when we picked Sarges new bike up
Al and Jono found thier new accesories.................ape hangers LOL

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/NZSargeZX14?authkey=CYs93FFNMYs#

Hehe,Winton is not amused in background,Jonno should have fired the beast up and layed rubber.

Those bars are best part of the bike lol.

[Owl]

Those bars are best part of the bike lol.

Harris 2-1 by a mile!:msn-wink:

[banditrider]

Hehe,Winton is not amused in background,Jonno should have fired the beast up and layed rubber.

Hadn't managed to secure a deposit first...

[cowboyz]

i was lucky enough and sarge had a lapse in judgement and let me take the 14 through the gorge. Mint of a mint mint thing is all I can say. Handling is a beautiful thing. Brakes are fucking insane and its got just the right ammount of get up a go. (which happens to be about 100x more than is actually required for a road bike)
Sounds awesome when you twist the throttle and the torque is incredible. If I was selling the 9 then the 14 would be really high on the list for the next one.
Thanks sarge for the ride.

[banditrider]

Bling for most use of the word "mint" in a sentence!

[cowboyz]

I did consider not stopping at the other end of the gorge...............

[banditrider]

Well, why would ya - you hadn't even put a tank through it yet...

[ynot slow]

Bling for most use of the word "mint" in a sentence!

Mint is a shade of green!!

[NZsarge]

Mint bike there Sarge and cool colour!:wari:
Cheers Al, farkin' big thanks for those parts. :niceone:

Congrats man! Can't wait to see it out on the road. You gotta love a 14.
Mmm...yep. :niceone:



Ya'll suit and fit that 14 very well Sarge....:msn-wink:
Cheers dude, still think I dwarf it a bit, but less so than the Fazer.




It's an awesome peice of machinary, and yes, it does rip the stones out of the road :)

I amped it up a little on the way home from Vegas, :niceone: It's got some stomp!

Good catch up.
Indeed.

[NZsarge]

A few photos from when we picked Sarges new bike up
Al and Jono found thier new accesories.................ape hangers LOL

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/NZSargeZX14?authkey=CYs93FFNMYs#

:laugh: Jonno suited that cruiser.

[86GSXR]

[QUOTE=NZsarge;1862507] I amped it up a little on the way home from Vegas, It's got some stomp! [QUOTE]

Hell yes! I haven't mentioned this, but my vision blurred as the warp drive kicked in yesterday :D

[NZsarge]

Thanks sarge for the ride.

Sweet as dude, enjoyed the 9 too when the freakin' wind was'nt trying to blow us off the road.

[cowboyz]

yeah, that want mint but did get a clear run through gorge so that made up for it

[NZsarge]

yeah, that want mint but did get a clear run through gorge so that made up for it

True that, runs like that through the gorge are as rare as rocking horse shit.

[Owl]

:laugh: Jonno suited that cruiser.

Ya reckon? Textiles on a Harley:no:. I think Al looked more at home:yes:

[NZsarge]

Ya reckon? Textiles on a Harley:no:. I think Al looked more at home:yes:

No dude, the photo of Jonno on the Suzuki cruiser, I think if Al grew some facial hair he'd pull off a "Harley" look.

[Owl]

No dude, the photo of Jonno on the Suzuki cruiser, I think if Al grew some facial hair he'd pull off a "Harley" look.

Got it!:laugh: I missed that pic somehow.:rolleyes:

[Meanie]

Hope the weathers not too good on the 28th or i maybe tempted to take the boat out and go fishing instead of riding, then again i realy like that castlepoint road.....oh crap i hate having to make decisions when i am trying to have a relaxing christmas break...
Yea Al realy did suit that Harley, a few tassles would have made it look even better

[SuperSonic]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Man I so what to make this trip, Will have to see if the in laws will take the kids for the day. I also have my bro in law here from OZ:spanking:,(i know but hes coming back to NZ to live) anyway he just brought a new blade RR1000, awesome machine:drool: and he might come too.

[SuperSonic]

:laugh: Jonno suited that cruiser.

Awesome looking bike NZsarge, but not another Kawa on the road man whats the world coming too:bleh::chase:. I guess at least its not green. :niceone: Rock on man.

[Meanie]

Awesome looking bike NZsarge, but not another Kawa on the road man whats the world coming too:bleh::chase:. I guess at least its not green. :niceone: Rock on man.

Ahh yes Sarge did finaly see the light and brought a Kwaka
The world is a mighty fine place at the moment

[NZsarge]

Ahh yes Sarge did finaly see the light and brought a Kwaka


Sheesh! Dunno 'bout seeing the light but I have to say i'm not regretting the change in bike either. I'm beginning to appreciate the 14 more and more as the k's are rolling by.

[robertydog]

Well done John. Bloody good bike those. Enjoy

[NZsarge]

Well done John. Bloody good bike those. Enjoy

Cheers dude, yeah i'm enjoying it more and more as I get a little more used to it, with a little luck we might see you on boxing day, as time goes on i'm in two minds about going coz I definitely want to go to Castle Point on the 28th as there is an organised ride leave Palmy for that one, will probably decide the night before once I check on the Xmas damage to the bank balance.

[NZsarge]

as time goes on i'm in two minds about going coz I definitely want to go to Castle Point on the 28th as there is an organised ride leave Palmy for that one, will probably decide the night before once I check on the Xmas damage to the bank balance.

I've decided to flag the Wanganui trip in favor of Castle Point.

[Bassa]

Nice one sarge. you will have to keep that polishing rag handy:yes:

[NZsarge]

Nice one sarge. you will have to keep that polishing rag handy:yes:

Cheers mate, your not wrong about the polishing rag, well cleaning gear anyway, black sucks when you live on a metal road but meh, i'll live with it I guess.

[Horse]

Ya reckon? Textiles on a Harley:no:. I think Al looked more at home:yes:

And what's so wrong with textiles on a Harley? :) Although I am looking for a good leather jacket....

[KiwiKat]

Cheers mate, your not wrong about the polishing rag, well cleaning gear anyway, black sucks when you live on a metal road but meh, i'll live with it I guess.

I can recommend Mothers Caranuba cleaner / wax with the black. Beautiful Shine. You'll notice all bugs are now white.

[NZsarge]

I can recommend Mothers Caranuba cleaner / wax with the black. Beautiful Shine. You'll notice all bugs are now white.

I use Meguiar's canuba wax and i'm pretty happy with that so... Thanks for the suggestion though.

[cowboyz]

Well done John. Bloody good bike those. Enjoy
We got Sarge to convert.......... Your next!!!!!!!!!!!



I've decided to flag the Wanganui trip in favor of Castle Point.

Bugger. Dont surpose it would be too rude to ask to borrow your bike to go to wangas if your not using it???????


I use Meguiar's canuba wax and i'm pretty happy with that so... Thanks for the suggestion though.

Actually, I could drop mine off at your for you to use some Meguiar's canuba wax on it and take yours to wangas.....

What ya think?

[robertydog]

We got Sarge to convert.......... Your next!!!!!!!!!!!




You had yr chance but you missed it. You dont know how close it could of been.:sweatdrop:sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

Actually, I could drop mine off at your for you to use some Meguiar's canuba wax on it and take yours to wangas.....

What ya think?
Wadda ya reckon I think.... :laugh:




You had yr chance but you missed it. You dont know how close it could of been.:sweatdrop:sweatdrop

Your just fine with what you got mate, nothing wrong with your bike. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Wadda ya reckon I think.... :laugh:



So because this is a childrens show shall we just leave it at No then?

[NZsarge]

So because this is a childrens show shall we just leave it at No then?

Yes I think so..
Besides, I just washed and could'nt possibly get it dirty.

[KiwiKat]

Some fella on the internet thought these bikes were bloody quick. Can't be surely. The power would go to the head.http://www.amadirectlink.com/riding/reviews/2008/ZX14 (http://www.amadirectlink.com/riding/reviews/2008/ZX14/)

Drinks and BBQ invite after boxing day races if interested. Posted on (other site)

[Owl]

Ahhhh, sitting here on the balcony overlooking the harbour in the sun. Croissant's, fruit delights, orange juice and good coffee. What more could a man want (don't answer that) Merry Christmas everyone :yes:

Nice for some Al!:bleh:

After your comment on my front end the other day, I've spent some time reading (dangerous thing), but found the issue and solution.
I've just been for a test ride after fiddling with the front and rear and I've achieved a major improvement.
The arse end is much more comfortable and planted! The front has improved a little, but I need new springs to get rid of that harsh feel. I understand Triumph fitted my bike with progressive springs (cope with wheelies), but they're too light up top (.8) and way too heavy down low (1.25):confused:! Constant springs of .9-1.0 should be the go!:yes:

I got my horn working properly too, so I got to try that out as I passed cowboyz place.:wavey: Hey cowboyz, how's it going?

Have a great Xmas all!!!:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Nice hunting Al, amazing what a few tweaks will do eh. I must try and firm up the front end on the Tiger, it's an art form alright!

[NZsarge]

See ya when i see ya, flick us a text

Are you going on the Castle Point ride? Again I meant to come 'round and see you two the other night but again got way laid, might pop by soon if I don't see you on the CP ride on sunday.

[Elysium]

I won't be going to the boxing day races as I still haven't found time to sort out my front tyre. Unless there are bike shops opening today, which I doubt, then I won't be going. :no:

[ynot slow]

I won't be going to the boxing day races as I still haven't found time to sort out my front tyre. Unless there are bike shops opening today, which I doubt, then I won't be going. :no:

Dowman Keon(sp)in Wangas is open today with specials lol.

[cowboyz]

I have plenty of front tyres in my shed if you are in need of one. you can have one at the price I paid for them ($0 - $40) depending on tyre. I cant pm so fire me a text on 027 3250353 if you want something. these tyres will see you through the summer at least

[banditrider]

I won't be going to the boxing day races as I still haven't found time to sort out my front tyre. Unless there are bike shops opening today, which I doubt, then I won't be going. :no:

If you're still keen to go and not scared to be pillion, I'm leaving about 9ish.

[NZsarge]

Perhaps, I should have gone today instead of sunday, primo weather today, not looking quite so flash for sunday :rolleyes:. Ah well early days yet, enjoy the ride today guys.

[Meanie]

Perhaps, I should have gone today instead of sunday, primo weather today, not looking quite so flash for sunday :rolleyes:. Ah well early days yet, enjoy the ride today guys.

Get on ya bike and go mate, and then do it again tomorrow. You got a new bike you need to be on it every day. :woohoo:

[banditrider]

Get on ya bike and go mate, and then do it again tomorrow. You got a new bike you need to be on it every day. :woohoo:

Wot he said!

[Meanie]

If you're still keen to go and not scared to be pillion, I'm leaving about 9ish.
I hear the back of the connie is like an arm chair :yes:

[Owl]

Get on ya bike and go mate, and then do it again tomorrow. You got a new bike you need to be on it every day. :woohoo:


Wot he said!

Wot they said!!!:)

[NZsarge]

Get on ya bike and go mate, and then do it again tomorrow. You got a new bike you need to be on it every day. :woohoo:


Wot he said!


Wot they said!!!:)

Put it this way, it'll be nice if those panniers sell. Won't kill me (much) to stick around home.

[Elysium]

I have plenty of front tyres in my shed if you are in need of one. you can have one at the price I paid for them ($0 - $40) depending on tyre. I cant pm so fire me a text on 027 3250353 if you want something. these tyres will see you through the summer at least
Starting up a little bike shop are we?:laugh: It aint no big deal if I miss this race anyway. City Honda have Metzeler's on sale at the moment so I migth go for those.

If you're still keen to go and not scared to be pillion, I'm leaving about 9ish.
Hmm the idea of being the bitch doesn't quite appeal to me :laugh: Nah don't worry about it, I'll give it a miss this year. Might give Big Red a clean and service today.

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap rear wheel stand for Hornet? Going to be a pain to clean and lube the chain with no centre stand.

[Meanie]

Put it this way, it'll be nice if those panniers sell. Won't kill me (much) to stick around home.
Lot of interest in them, they should sell

[Elysium]

Whoa! just noticed you've gone over to the dark side NZsarge, now there's bugger all Yamaha's here now.

[NZsarge]

Lot of interest in them, they should sell

I'm keeping an eye on them to 10 or so of those views are mine lol.

If anyones at a loose end today pop over for a coffee and a chat, probably only gonna be detailing the bike a little more.

[NZsarge]

Whoa! just noticed you've gone over to the dark side NZsarge, now there's bugger all Yamaha's here now.

Yeah, I was sad to see it go but I really like 14's so... If it was'nt a good deal I would have let it pass but it was too hard to ignore, already had all the gear that I really wanted on it so I thought what the hell.

[banditrider]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap rear wheel stand for Hornet? Going to be a pain to clean and lube the chain with no centre stand.

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/08/who-needs-centerstand.html

$130 delivered for the pair.

[Owl]

If anyones at a loose end today pop over for a coffee and a chat, probably only gonna be detailing the bike a little more.

I might take you up on that, as I plan to get out on the bike. Where do I find you?

[NZsarge]

I might take you up on that, as I plan to get out on the bike. Where do I find you?

Will send a PM shortly.....

[Meanie]

I'm keeping an eye on them to 10 or so of those views are mine lol.

If anyones at a loose end today pop over for a coffee and a chat, probably only gonna be detailing the bike a little more.

Might just do that later in the avo

[NZsarge]

Might just do that later in the avo

Righto then, i'll try to send you the PM I sent Al.

[NZsarge]

Be good to see you guys if you can make it, the only place I might go today will be my brothers but I'll leave the bike parked on the side of the road, you won't miss it and he's on the same route once you leave weber road.

[Gibbo13p]

Hey there, I brought a new chain for the CBR but it needs riveting, a mates got a chain riveter coming from ebay but who knows how long that will take and I'm getting impatient...Anybody own a chain riveter that will do a 530 chain and will lend it to me? Promise not to break it and I'll give you a doz tui... :) Don't want to spend as much as the chain and sprockets cost obviously to do something I'm capable of doing myself hence the ask.....

[polly]

Thanks guys for the ride up to Wanganui this morning. The roads going out of Marton were all new to me, nice to try out something new. Went for a look around the pits and the trade stands, then watched a few more races, then had to shoot back home - kids!

Gibbo - I have a HD chain spliter/riveter that does up to 630 chains. Was coming over to Palmy tomorrow morning could bring riveter with me. PM me if that is of any help.

[NZsarge]

Thanks guys for the ride up to Wanganui this morning. The roads going out of Marton were all new to me, nice to try out something new. Went for a look around the pits and the trade stands, then watched a few more races, then had to shoot back home - kids!

Gibbo - I have a HD chain spliter/riveter that does up to 630 chains. Was coming over to Palmy tomorrow morning could bring riveter with me. PM me if that is of any help.

What's the weather like over there?
Poked my head out for a bit of a ride with Owl and got wet for my troubles, blown through now though I reckon.... :rolleyes:

[Owl]

What's the weather like over there?
Poked my head out for a bit of a ride with Owl and got wet for my troubles, blown through now though I reckon.... :rolleyes:

Fucken mint mate! Pissed down to the first passing lane then blue skies. Bit of clag out toward Ashhurst, but that's no suprise!:banana:

[Owl]

Having a break and then going out again I reckon!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Fucken mint mate! Pissed down to the first passing lane then blue skies. Bit of clag out toward Ashhurst, but that's no suprise!:banana:

Ah shite! Probably would've gotten less wet if I had just kept going, good to see ya anyway and cheers for heading over. :niceone:

[Owl]

Ah shite! Probably would've gotten less wet if I had just kept going, good to see ya anyway and cheers for heading over. :niceone:

No worries and cheers to Sister in law for the beer! I think I might go and do the Himitangi Block, Shannon etc, shortly.:ride:

[NZsarge]

No worries and cheers to Sister in law for the beer! I think I might go and do the Himitangi Block, Shannon etc, shortly.:ride:

Enjoy.
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[banditrider]

Thanks guys for the ride up to Wanganui this morning. The roads going out of Marton were all new to me, nice to try out something new. Went for a look around the pits and the trade stands, then watched a few more races, then had to shoot back home - kids!


Yeah it was very nice through there following a couple of hoons...


What's the weather like over there?
Poked my head out for a bit of a ride with Owl and got wet for my troubles, blown through now though I reckon.... :rolleyes:

Primo, I'm sunburnt!

[NZsarge]

Yeah it was very nice through there following a couple of hoons...



Primo, I'm sunburnt!

Did you go to the Feilding BP this morning?
Just wondering if the Hawkes Bay crowd had anybody to meet up with.

[banditrider]

Yep, I arrived just as the others were readying to leave. Some other bikes were leaving as I pulled in - no idea who they were...

[NZsarge]

Yep, I arrived just as the others were readying to leave. Some other bikes were leaving as I pulled in - no idea who they were...

Ok cool.
...........

[KiwiKat]

An absolutely mint day. Met up with some of my hastings crew/family at Bunnythorpe, coffee @ Bulls, then a day just cruisin' the circuit. Tried to get some good photos lying down right next to straight. Cool. Didn't manage to see one other PN person I knew. Must be bloody blind.

[Elysium]

Did the old Britten race ok?

[banditrider]

But, but, you were with us weren't you?

Shhhhhhh!

Uploading some pics at the mo'. Brian got some great shots of the Britten pootling around too. Will post a linky when all done.

[Meanie]

Good photos Andrew looks like a minter of a daY

[cowboyz]

meh. I dont think we were thinking of the same hill. Oh well. Bring on Sunday. No rain on the forcast for 5 days!

[NZsarge]

meh. I dont think we were thinking of the same hill. Oh well. Bring on Sunday. No rain on the forcast for 5 days!

Which site do you check for weather forecasts?

[86GSXR]

Should be a few, just turn up at Ashhurst Mobil at 9.

[cowboyz]

met service. usually gets it pretty much right.

[hgmiers]

Should be a few, just turn up at Ashhurst Mobil at 9.
Cool. Probably head home via Masterton, Upper Hutt and Waikanae as I have to collect a helmet from Totara Park.

[NZsarge]

Now just to be contrary to my previous post i'm going to ride to Palmy just for a coffee coz i'm bored.....
shitless!

[Elysium]

Bored? Shouldn't you be cleaning and lovenly admiring your new bike?:lol:

[oscarnz]

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That's a nice route. I haven't worked out where this primo vantage point was for the Palmy riders at the races. I didn't see any of them either. I don't reckon they were there. :clap: <img=src="paste image location here"></img>

Looking mint. Forecast is for much of the same.

I just went for a quiet run with JWalker to Kimbolton and back. Not sure if we passed 3 palmy bikes (the green kwaka was at the rear so it can't have been. We will be at Ashhurst tomorrow but I will only be going to Mangamaire and visiting friends.


We were all there, up on the hill on the far side of cementry in the trees. Well set up we were. You cant of looked hard enough.

Be good to see you tomorrow, you will get to hear how awesome my bike sounds now compared to yours :wari:

[KiwiKat]

We were all there, up on the hill on the far side of cementry in the trees. Well set up we were. You cant of looked hard enough. One place we didn't go. Hard to see the wood amongst the trees.


Be good to see you tomorrow, you will get to hear how awesome my bike sounds now compared to yours

Is that with or without the scorpion on? LOL

Sarge's 600km ride sounds sweet to me. I was hoping to do that during the break.

[oscarnz]

Is that with or without the scorpion on? LOL

Definately with, Pauly took it for a ride this afternoon, and I could still hear the bike 2 blocks away................awesome sound!!!!

[cowboyz]

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I just went for a quiet run with JWalker to Kimbolton and back. Not sure if we passed 3 palmy bikes (the green kwaka was at the rear so it can't have been. We will be at Ashhurst tomorrow but I will only be going to Mangamaire and visiting friends.

Not THE green kwaka. Its been parked up in the shed all day. Went and brushed off my golf clubs for the day. Turned out pretty good by all accounts winning by 7.


Definately with, Pauly took it for a ride this afternoon, and I could still hear the bike 2 blocks away................awesome sound!!!!

Is it sunday yet? Gonna be a mint ride tomorrow.

[KiwiKat]

Definately with, Pauly took it for a ride this afternoon, and I could still hear the bike 2 blocks away................awesome sound!!!!

I thought you had a little Arrrow. I'm looking at a Scorpion.

On a serious note - Be safe out there. Too many accidents. Too many riders / families getting hurt. As it goes: Ride to Live, Live to Ride.

[vindy500]

im gonna come along tomorrow, ill be the guy at the back

[cowboyz]

the guy at the back will still get there quicker than the guy who sits at home. Only 9 hours to go!!

[NZsarge]

Rise and shine people, it's dawned an absolute stunner of a day over here, hope the wind stays away, it'll be a pearler at CP if it does.

[Owl]

Rise and shine people, it's dawned an absolute stunner of a day over here, hope the wind stays away, it'll be a pearler at CP if it does.

Yep, just got to clean my visor and I'm ready!:yes:

[Elysium]

I'm also ready........for work<_< Have fun guys.

[86GSXR]

Yep, just got to clean my visor and I'm ready!:yes:

OK, ignore that pm lol

Work? Arrgh, sorry about that Elysium.

[KiwiKat]

I'm also ready........for work<_< Have fun guys.

We could always pop in and annoy you, make the bosses day.:whocares:

[oscarnz]

I thought you had a little Arrrow. I'm looking at a Scorpion.


No mine is a Scorpion, thought you werent going to worry about changing your pipe?

[vindy500]

:zzzz: why do you guys do this so early....


im almost ready :)

[vindy500]

mutter mutter... kawasucky....

[blacksheep]

poor bike,YOU killed her!:doh::spanking:

[Meanie]

poor bike,YOU killed her!:doh::spanking:

Hes gonna ask to borrow yours next week

[Elysium]

Well what a totally awesome day, total of 20 bikes left Pahiatua this morning, couple of minor opps along the way but no injured bodies, just slightly damaged bikes, and one cooked bike.


That aint good. At least no one got hurt.

[KiwiKat]

Sorry to hear about the oops. Know what it's like. You had a great day for the ride. I stopped for a bit to check up on CJ (on the side of the road) then nearly caught up to the last two by Mangamaire Turnoff. Pleased you all had fun and I hope you managed a dip.

[banditrider]

I think someone needs to do a proper write-up seeing as I wasn't there. Though I did see Sarge on his way home as I was coming into Ashhurst - in the car...

[Elysium]

t - in the car...
:eek5: The car!?

[NZsarge]

Got home all good, sweet ride, cheers all.

[NZsarge]

Totally, like, AWESOME ride today folks.

Thanks

Jim

Good to see you dude. :niceone:

[banditrider]

:eek5: The car!?

Damn dog will not stay on the back of the bike...

[NZsarge]

Damn dog will not stay on the back of the bike...

Envisaging the dog bailing at about 120 doing a big superman off the side, best not think about what would happen after that though...

[banditrider]

Yeah, he'd have to start running before he hit the ground. Talk him for a walk with the 14 the other day - well, left the gate open while I pottered up the road to check the brakes after the pad change and he decided not to STAY.

PS: Was not hard recognising ya on the road!

[NZsarge]

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PS: Was not hard recognising ya on the road!

Yeah aye... Bikes going pretty well but I have to set the suspension up though...

[Elysium]

Damn dog will not stay on the back of the bike...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113087&d=1229208008
Shouldn't be too hard to fix :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Well, he does have a Honda. And a topbox :laugh:

[banditrider]

Yeah aye... Bikes going pretty well

Glad to hear it. Looking forward to having a decent squizz at it.


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113087&d=1229208008
Shouldn't be too hard to fix :laugh:

He's a bit big for that and hates bikes - when the bike comes out of the shed it usually means a day on the chain for him. He does however recognise mate's by sound when they turn up...

[banditrider]

Well, he does have a Honda. And a topbox :laugh:

Might have more luck teaching him to ride the Honda...

[blacksheep]

Hes gonna ask to borrow yours next week

yeah .............no probs:rolleyes:

[ynot slow]

Good to see all had fun,good day for it.Hate it when you wake up at 9.00am thinking shiiiit late,oh well no use rushing and all that crap.

Might have a quick ride to the naki tomorrow,then home via Turakina and areas depending on the time,how we feel.

[yod]

good to see you again dogs, shame we needed your triumph engineering skills though

[vindy500]

bikes back in palmy now, hopefully it'll be up and running again soon, until then might have to break out glenn's 400....

[vindy500]

Low of the day : Seeing the once mighty Kwaka 9 having his arse whooped by an RF 900
y

You didnt have to hear glenn skiting about it all day

[KiwiKat]

Why is Cowboyz so quiet?

[Owl]

Totally, like, AWESOME ride today folks.

Thanks

Jim

Great to put a face to the name Jim. Lovely bike too!:niceone:


Gotta say it. That was one of THE best rides in ages! What a road, been years since the last time and had forgotton how good it is. Great surf too :yes: Condolences to Mark and Baz, but at least you're Ok guys.

You know it!


magnificent day out, absolutely sublime

great run over the track chasing sarge
great blast through to route 52 with jim and owl
fantastic pootle out to castlepoint
sweet spin back to masterton with meanie, sarge and owl

great day out

I certainly enjoyed those run's too!:yes:

In fact the whole day way great apart from a couple of mishaps and a smelly Kwaka! Great to meet James Deuce, JWALKER and the guy with the CBR (whose name I forget as Meanie said I would)!:Oops:
Cheers Carmen for not organising anything and letting us tag along on your ride!:msn-wink:

Cheers all for a great day!

[Meanie]

I'm thinking of WOFing and Reging the Gixxer and pootling up to Turangi for the day. If anyone's keen PM or txt...........

Thought i saw the Gixer out on the drive as i went past to go to work

[yod]

Thought i saw the Gixer out on the drive as i went past to go to work

if i drop by at lunch with the bird, can you clean it for me?

[James Deuce]

Thank you for being an excellent bug shield yesterday. The Zed will only need a minor hose down today as a result.

[yod]

i do my best

[Meanie]

if i drop by at lunch with the bird, can you clean it for me?

Yea drop by with the bird and i,ll give you a bird of my own :motu:

[oscarnz]

if i drop by at lunch with the bird, can you clean it for me?

Well you missed the cleaning session at my place, my bike is now bug free again, mmmm might get the polish out while I am at it. Since I am home alone while everyone else is at work.........poor them hehehe

[banditrider]

Hows that BR?

Not too shaby at all. Bazza's had another off on the 14?? Tell me it's not true...


Thought i saw the Gixer out on the drive as i went past to go to work

Thought I saw a red Connie sneaking down Jasper Place as I was sneaking home early...

[cowboyz]

Not too shaby at all. Bazza's had another off on the 14?? Tell me it's not true...



Thought I saw a red Connie sneaking down Jasper Place as I was sneaking home early...


I was surprised too. It was minor and enough to be a nuisance.

and what you thought was a red connie was actually a B-train delivery for toops. Easy mistake in all..........

[banditrider]

and what you thought was a red connie was actually a B-train delivery for toops. Easy mistake in all..........

Shoulda known, I know it was bigger than what I was on...

[Meanie]

I was surprised too. It was minor and enough to be a nuisance.

and what you thought was a red connie was actually a B-train delivery for toops. Easy mistake in all..........

Shit if you cant tell the difference between a truck and a motor bike then you would probably be classed legaly blind, which now makes perfect sense

[cowboyz]

yes. I obviously getting confused. after all the beating my ego got yesterday with a certain RF I feeling rather deflated

[oscarnz]

after all the beating my ego got yesterday with a certain RF I feeling rather deflated

Do we need to give you a :grouphug: :lol:

[Monamie]

Yeah-I am sorry you got to close to the Buell and the vibrations made your bolts drop out:confused: :grouphug:

[cowboyz]

I am starting to think that you may have loosened it to ensure getting a prime parking spot at the beach first........

[cowboyz]

Nothing to do with the 'landing' eh

What a ride!

Got some good news from my 'financial provider' this morning (pays to threaten em sometimes) so thought I'd do a quick run up to Turangi to check out the new bits (awesome James :niceone:). Couldn't take the Tiger as it's well overdue for it's 10K service so thought I'd wof and reg the Gixxer and give it a run. That done, hit Vinegar Hill at a hammering pace and promptly went onto reserve at 153 kms (normally about 180) about 20 kms north of Waioru! Bugger! Could see rain in the distance, didn't want to turn back so decided to chance it. Crept along the side of the road in the now pissing rain at 3000 rpm, coasted down all the hills hitting 77 kph on the big one :woohoo: finally getting into Turangi with less than a litre in the tank!

James, you did a fantastic job, huge thanks mate!

Finished mopping up the leaks from the roof and thought I'd get away before the rain hit Waiouru but just as I was about to leave an old mate turned up and we nattered for an hour and a half, giving that rain plenty of time to spread evily south.

Hit the road just on 5.30, no wets, and through the heaviest rain I've seen in a long time. The desert road was intense, viz down to about 100 metres and cops parked up on a blind bend causing the line of traffic to all brake heavily and nearly causing a multiple pile up, me included. Just managed to slip around on the inside though.

Fuel and coffee at Taihape (thought I'd better) then back into the wet stuff. As long as it's warm, who cares about rain. Bloody marvelous!

sounds like a wild one.

I am kinda impressed that you stopped for coffee and made it home in the same night!

I was busy working all day in stinking hot weather and made plans to head down the river after work. then it decided to rain at 3.59pm just in time for my ride home. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

[chanceyy]

Got some good news from my 'financial provider' this morning (pays to threaten em sometimes) :wari: bout time huh :yes:




Hit the road just on 5.30, no wets, and through the heaviest rain I've seen in a long time. The desert road was intense, viz down to about 100 metres and cops parked up on a blind bend causing the line of traffic to all brake heavily and nearly causing a multiple pile up, me included. Just managed to slip around on the inside though. :sweatdrop: whew




Fuel and coffee at Taihape (thought I'd better) then back into the wet stuff. As long as it's warm, who cares about rain. Bloody marvelous!

yeah been doing the firewood thing .. got a bit hot there for a while but finished & got horses fed just as the rain started .. now to split it all :laugh:

Massive thanks to Rottiguy for the help, & chainsaws :clap:

[cowboyz]

i put something distrubing in here. but then 86 deleted his post and it didnt make sense anymore

[86GSXR]

sounds like a wild one.

I am kinda impressed that you stopped for coffee and made it home in the same night!

I was busy working all day in stinking hot weather and made plans to head down the river after work. then it decided to rain at 3.59pm just in time for my ride home. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

Well, I was on the gixxer <_< What colour boxers do you wear in the river? (no need to answer that) Bloody rain!


:wari: bout time huh :yes:

Abso bloody lutely!

[86GSXR]

i more of a speedo kinda guy................

I love speedos........ Used to have a rainbow coloured pair tmi..........

[cowboyz]

what is going on with this thread???

[oscarnz]

what is going on with this thread???

:lol: I am starting to wonder, men talking about speedos............very disturbing

[86GSXR]

i put something distrubing in here. but then 86 deleted his post and it didnt make sense anymore

See above. It wasn't as distrubing as dis something else


what is going on with this thread???

Must be Monday?

[ynot slow]

Told ya you need a radar now the gixer is loose,was going to ask what sort of fuel range you get,at least the cost between fills is dropping woohoo.

Mowed the lawns after fixing mower choke and shit,fired up 35th pull(honda)then went perfect,even cleaned it.Thought about 3pm txting you and meeting at Hunterville or so,but thought you'd be well on the way,so went for a well earnt beer.Then it started to get wet.

[86GSXR]

Told ya you need a radar now the gixer is loose,was going to ask what sort of fuel range you get,at least the cost between fills is dropping woohoo.

Mowed the lawns after fixing mower choke and shit,fired up 35th pull(honda)then went perfect,even cleaned it.Thought about 3pm txting you and meeting at Hunterville or so,but thought you'd be well on the way,so went for a well earnt beer.Then it started to get wet.

Anywhere between 153 - 200 kms before reserve. What fucked me today was Vinegar Hill (and the bit's leading up to it <_<) but very careful use of power saw me right. Took a long time though.

It sure got wet!!! Everythings soaking :laugh:

[Meanie]

Yeah-I am sorry you got to close to the Buell and the vibrations made your bolts drop out:confused: :grouphug:

Wasnt the bolt he lost it was his nuts





Finished mopping up the leaks from the roof !

Only reason that roof will leak is someone stole it. after all it is in Turangi LOL

oh and you are most welcome

[Owl]

Wasnt the bolt he lost it was his nuts

Tell me about it. If it wasn't for the full face, I might have swallowed his nut!:eek5:

[yod]

eeeeeewwwwwwww

[86GSXR]

Did you meet it at the Crossroads ahhhhh, haaaaa, haaa, haaaaa :devil2:

Nice write up :yes:

[yod]

ha

ha

ha

cheesey lol

seriously tho, luvverly bike, I'd happily own one.

[86GSXR]

I've just had the pleasure of chasing it through Halcombe :yes:

[yod]

yeah, don't rub it in or anything

i'm currently having the "pleasure" of recreating a database and then test running and end of month script on it.....

but at least i get to ride the bird home....

[Owl]

Dirty Evil Dark Beast, I never should have tried it.....


but at least i get to ride the bird home....

Slut!

:rofl:

[Elysium]

Pulled up for an inspection and found that a bolt had fallen out of my instrument panel and fallen on exactly the right angle to lock my steering. Not mint.
Time to convert to a reliable Honda? :msn-wink: :laugh:

[86GSXR]

yeah, don't rub it in or anything

i'm currently having the "pleasure" of recreating a database and then test running and end of month script on it.....

but at least i get to ride the bird home....

Sympathies dude :yes: Yes, work sucks at this time of year, it's easy to forget that when one is not there. Think of the pleasures of the South Island soon.

[yod]

Sympathies dude :yes: Yes, work sucks at this time of year, it's easy to forget that when one is not there. Think of the pleasures of the South Island soon.

indeed, can't wait for it, one more day of servitude to go

right, im off :niceone:

[banditrider]

one more day of servitude to go

You're not alone, work sux! Mind you, haven't managed to last the full 8 hours this last couple of days. Looking forward to the long weekend...

[Elysium]

Sympathies dude :yes: Yes, work sucks at this time of year, it's easy to forget that when one is not there. Think of the pleasures of the South Island soon.

You planning a tour of the South Island?

[86GSXR]

You planning a tour of the South Island?

Not me, Mr and Mrs Yod are heading south for some family time.

[Elysium]

And I have to wait until March: http://rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=40

Interersting group. Very exclusve with only 21 club members.

[banditrider]

Interersting group. Very exclusve with only 21 club members.

Membership is by invitation only. Anyone can enter the rides. Members man the checkpoints, help organise the rides etc. Very well organised rides and a heap of fun.

[yod]

Not me, Mr and Mrs Yod are heading south for some family time.

I should get through the northern east coast, the Inland Rd, the Lewis and Arthurs pass (possibly Arthurs in both directions) as well as a good chunk of Banks Peninsula and SH6 from Greymouth to Picton plus a few odds and ends thrown in for good measure

:drool:

[banditrider]

And I'm not jealous at all...

[Elysium]

I should get through the northern east coast, the Inland Rd, the Lewis and Arthurs pass (possibly Arthurs in both directions) as well as a good chunk of Banks Peninsula and SH6 from Greymouth to Picton plus a few odds and ends thrown in for good measure

:drool:
When are you going? I'd be interested in hearing about the trip as I want to tour the South Island some some either Jan or Feb.

It will be my first proper tour anywhere so like to know other people's experience on the South Island.

[86GSXR]

I should get through the northern east coast, the Inland Rd, the Lewis and Arthurs pass (possibly Arthurs in both directions) as well as a good chunk of Banks Peninsula and SH6 from Greymouth to Picton plus a few odds and ends thrown in for good measure

:drool:

I feel the old hunger stirring inside me, arrrgh can't go for awhile :(


And I'm not jealous at all...

Neither am I, I swear :not:


When are you going? I'd be interested in hearing about the trip as I want to tour the South Island some some either Jan or Feb.

It will be my first proper tour anywhere so like to know other people's experience on the South Island.

Lot's of adventures to be found here!

This was one I wrote, one of many.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=70846

[yod]

When are you going? I'd be interested in hearing about the trip as I want to tour the South Island some some either Jan or Feb.

It will be my first proper tour anywhere so like to know other people's experience on the South Island.

great place to ride, i can't tell you much about southland but i've been most other places (i'm a dirty ol' cantab)

a lot less traffic, a lot less cops, a lot less roads too, partly because of the smaller population and partly due to the geography; i.e. real mountains and lots of 'em

do the west coast
cross the main divide everywhere you can
do all of otago
do banks peninsula
do picton to nelson via queen charlotte drive
do the takaka hill
and im sure southland has some fine roads too

[Meanie]

ha

ha

ha

cheesey lol

seriously tho, luvverly bike, I'd happily own one.

Tried to tell you how good the kwaka,s are

[ynot slow]

Tried to tell you how good the kwaka,s are

Another convert?

Nope he's originally from canterbury so still has the patch to remove.

Enjoy the south island mr and mrs yod,giving serious consideration to going there in March with the tickford club(fabulous ford club exclusive almost),bit of a top of the south tiki tour,but might add a few days to it,even arranged discount ferry crossing per car,sacrilidge not to use the bike but will do so sometime.

[banditrider]

great place to ride, i can't tell you much about southland but i've been most other places (i'm a dirty ol' cantab)

a lot less traffic, a lot less cops, a lot less roads too, partly because of the smaller population and partly due to the geography; i.e. real mountains and lots of 'em

do the west coast
cross the main divide everywhere you can - absofreekinlootely!
do all of otago
do banks peninsula
do picton to nelson via queen charlotte drive - endless corners
do the takaka hill - oh yeah baby!
and im sure southland has some fine roads too

Don't forget the Catlins (scenic, no traffic), The Milford road (the most scenic ride you'll ever have and a good ride ta boot), Crown Range road (just cause), etc etc. It is all good!

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/06/great-rides-takaka-hill.html
http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/06/great-rides-west-coast.html
http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/05/great-rides-milford-sound.html

[Elysium]

Nice photos there. I'm still at the "want to do it" stage so no proper planning yet, just getting info from people who have done it so I know the does and don'ts. At ths stage it may be a solo tour for me so I may have to stick to the beaten track in case I get into trouble.

[banditrider]

I've done several SI tours on my lonesome. Don't worry to much about being off the beaten track - plenty of tourist traffic around and the locals don't bite. Stuff the "want to do it", every biker "must do it". Great country man, get out there and enjoy!

[KiwiKat]

thank everyone for a awesome ride to castle point. enjoyed it alot:msn-wink:.
was really good to meet you all, if you ever in christchurchlet me know and i hope to return the favour, just got back to hamilton, where had to get a new front tyre abd the discs sanded cause they glazed over and were squealing.
found out the dessert road is not that fun to try and ride in the rain with a brand new tyre lol

Pleased you had a good time up here Jeff. Nice to catch up with you. Pity you have to leave the good roads behind.

[86GSXR]

Good to meet you Jeff, that was an excellent ride wasn't it! Drive safe on the way back, hopefully I'll get down to the SI sooner rather than later and have a catch up :yes:

[Owl]

:2thumbsupI've been waiting to see them Meanie! Cheers!

[86GSXR]

Oh, oh. Just about to take a look :pinch:

[86GSXR]

Shite, that was scary :buggerd: The winter hadn't been kind :weep: I may have to join you at the gym :dodge: :laugh:

[Monie]

I should get through the northern east coast, the Inland Rd, the Lewis and Arthurs pass (possibly Arthurs in both directions) as well as a good chunk of Banks Peninsula and SH6 from Greymouth to Picton plus a few odds and ends thrown in for good measure

:drool:
here we come :2thumbsup



Shite, that was scary :buggerd: The winter hadn't been kind :weep: I may have to join you at the gym :dodge: :laugh:


:Oops::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Monie]

we are leaving in the morn at 7am so have a nice week every one see you when we get back ....:weep:

[yod]

we are leaving in the morn at 7am so have a nice week every one see you when we get back ....:weep:

who's escorting us to the ferry? come on you lazy buggers, it's looking like a mint day and then you can head back over the takas and back up the wairarapa....

[Elysium]

who's escorting us to the ferry? come on you lazy buggers, it's looking like a mint day and then you can head back over the takas and back up the wairarapa....

Need an honour guard er?:laugh: Sure you will be fine on your own. Have a safe trip Yod.

[Owl]

we are leaving in the morn at 7am so have a nice week every one see you when we get back ....:weep:

Why the sad face Monie?


who's escorting us to the ferry? come on you lazy buggers, it's looking like a mint day and then you can head back over the takas and back up the wairarapa....

That's not a bad idea yod! Where are you leaving from at 7am?

[banditrider]

who's escorting us to the ferry? come on you lazy buggers, it's looking like a mint day and then you can head back over the takas and back up the wairarapa....

Or go to work...

[yod]

Why the sad face Monie?



That's not a bad idea yod! Where are you leaving from at 7am?

my place, can pm you the address if you like

[86GSXR]

I'll see how I go. Would like to, and if I'm feeling energetic :yes:

[Owl]

my place, can pm you the address if you like

Cheers yod, got it! May see you there!:msn-wink:

[cowboyz]

who's escorting us to the ferry? come on you lazy buggers, it's looking like a mint day and then you can head back over the takas and back up the wairarapa....

Are you TRYING to miss the ferry??

Sounds like a mint idea. I will be thinking about how I should be following you to wellys while busy workng in the morning.

[yod]

Are you TRYING to miss the ferry??

Sounds like a mint idea. I will be thinking about how I should be following you to wellys while busy workng in the morning.

we're not stupid y'know, ferry isn't til 10:30

and we gott a stop somewhere for a morning feast

[NZsarge]

it's looking like a mint day .

Last I looked it seems like you're in for few good days for starters..

[cowboyz]

yep. the weather is going to be mint... right up until the morning of the trackday. go figure!

[Meanie]

Why the sad face Monie?




Cause shes just realised she has to spend 7 days with me :woohoo:

[yod]

Cause shes just realised she has to spend 7 days with me :woohoo:

all packed up and ready to roll

[cowboyz]

Cause shes just realised she has to spend 7 days with me :woohoo:

she will have her "alone" time at the intersections waiting for you to catch up./...............

[86GSXR]

7.00 may be a bit early for me now. Have a fantastic trip Meanies and Yods :yes: Looks like you'll be getting perfect weather, enjoy the greatest roads in the world :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

I've cleaned my bike so... If I can drag my arse outta bed at that ungodly hour I might just make it.

[86GSXR]

If I wake up early enough I may. Otherwise I think I may pootle to Gravity Canyon via Kimbolton at a slightly later hour.

[NZsarge]

If I wake up early enough I may.

Set your alarm, if you get out of bed then all good..

[86GSXR]

True :yes:

[cowboyz]

hi ho hi ho its off to work I go. Have a safe trip and looking forward to the stories and pics in a week.

[86GSXR]

Got up a bit late to make Wellie (have a GREAT one guys :yes:) so thought I'd pootle up to Gravity Canyon (Utiki) via Kimbolton and Mangaweka. Brilliant road to the canyon and the cafe does latte. Ashhurst at 1000 if anyones keen.........

[Owl]

Got up a bit late to make Wellie (have a GREAT one guys :yes:) so thought I'd pootle up to Gravity Canyon (Utiki) via Kimbolton and Mangaweka. Brilliant road to the canyon and the cafe does latte. Ashhurst at 1000 if anyones keen.........

Just got up myself Al and missed Welly too! I didn't crawl into bed till after 2am, so didn't fancy a 5.30am wake up.:no:
I might head out ealier today, as I've got to be in Feilding this afternoon for family stuff. I'll have to google my brother's house, as I don't know exactly where it is. He's only lived there about 10 years!:doh:

[cowboyz]

hopefully dogs will come out and we can go pickup Mrs C's learner bike. Then a few lessons before she is working this arvo and I have to go house hunting again. Mint day for a ride though.....

[SuperSonic]

Got up a bit late to make Wellie (have a GREAT one guys :yes:) so thought I'd pootle up to Gravity Canyon (Utiki) via Kimbolton and Mangaweka. Brilliant road to the canyon and the cafe does latte. Ashhurst at 1000 if anyones keen.........

Hey could be up for this :chase:. Will have to see what time the wife gets up from her :zzzz: in. And if you and tell me this latte is any good???????? Coffee :Police: here.

[ynot slow]

Hey could be up for this :chase:. Will have to see what time the wife gets up from her :zzzz: in. And if you and tell me this latte is any good???????? Coffee :Police: here.

Wake her up,simple!!!:bash:Or if like many women give her a prod(from a long stick maybe pool cue so you're out of kicking reach):crybaby:,the bedroom door is usually ok.:sweatdrop

Al is the latte high commander so must be good.:rockon:

[SuperSonic]

Wake her up,simple!!!:bash:Or if like many women give her a prod(from a long stick maybe pool cue so you're out of kicking reach):crybaby:,the bedroom door is usually ok.:sweatdrop

Al is the latte high commander so must be good.:rockon:

:lol::lol::lol: Yeah right!!!!!!!!!!! And get this:spanking: when I return from the ride. Put then on the other hand that would be fun:devil2:.

[banditrider]

Got up a bit late to make Wellie (have a GREAT one guys :yes:) so thought I'd pootle up to Gravity Canyon (Utiki) via Kimbolton and Mangaweka. Brilliant road to the canyon and the cafe does latte. Ashhurst at 1000 if anyones keen.........

:doh:Why did I think they were going tomorrow? Oh, well, hope ya have a great trip guys. Will flag the Gravity Canyon ride too - better do some stuff around home - have a good one, it is a nice ride out there.

[86GSXR]

Cheers guys, turning into a great day for it! Just out the door, see whoever may make it there, have a good one those who don't :sunny:

[slydesigns]

so... are we all back on KB for good now and not Mcrides? Was watching that one for any rides and saw none. Gravity Canyon would have been fun too! Will have to do a ride after our late breakfast I think.

[chanceyy]

(By the way whatever happened to "[I]This Forum will be de....") It's a confusing world.



be when Spank does the next upgrade, whenever that may be

[NZsarge]

Can anyone recommend a talented plastic welder in Palmerston North?

[banditrider]

I think that there's a place in Fielding that the bike shops use. What do you need for - don't say the 14!

[KiwiKat]

Can anyone recommend a talented plastic welder in Palmerston North?

:doctor:I was recommended to go to Bulls for my bike repairs to get a seamless finish but I don't know who it is.

Edited: This one was also highly recommended to me. Manawatu Plastic Repairs link (http://www.mplastic.co.nz/)

[86GSXR]

OK folks, you wanted it, you got it :devil2: The Manawatu Rant and Rave (formally known as xxxx) has risen from the ashes to once again blaze brightly in the Manawatu skies. Please use the Force wisely. Talk shit, talk rubbish, talk bikes even. Keep it clean, keep it friendly :niceone:

[chanceyy]

Cheers Al for the work today :yes:

Owl here it is after much waiting :)

[Owl]

:woohoo:We have contact!:D

[86GSXR]

Light the fire :laugh: Yep, after a slight delay caused by much riding, occasional jobs, and other general life matters, here is the place to rant and rave or whatever you want to call it. Ah crap even.

OK, the general idea is to keep the rides posting to rides so everyone knows when and where they are. Isn't it?

There's lot's of good crap in the ride threads which will move here soon :rockon:

[NZsarge]

Nice. :yes: :niceone:

[oscarnz]

excellent stuff!!!

[Owl]

9 1/2 and counting to new bike!:woohoo: :ride:

[ynot slow]

Please use the Force wisely. Talk shit, talk rubbish, talk bikes even. Keep it clean, keep it friendly :niceone:

You are full of sh.t,ride an animal(tigger)and at WORK nah nah nah.:2guns:

I might see if I can go for a ride:soon:dodge a few:Police:

[Meanie]

Yee haaa somewhere i can feel at home again
First day back at work today after my break as cowboyz kindly pointed out as i backed out my driveway and i have decided work officialy sucks, and south island roads rock :headbang:

[NZsarge]

Yee haaa somewhere i can feel at home again
First day back at work today after my break as cowboyz kindly pointed out as i backed out my driveway and i have decided work officialy sucks, and south island roads rock :headbang:

Good to see y'all arrived back home without any serious incident other than the odd twat motorist. Will have to get myself down there at some point, sounds awesome.
Ya gonna pop some photo's up at some point?

[KiwiKat]

BLACK BIKES RULE! ( I guess that means if yours isn't black .... sad ).

I just had to say that. And it is NOT C-r-a-p.

The Kats being parked up for 2 weeks. Our new nuclear family (1 kid) is packing and off on our annual camping trip. I look forward to catching up again soon.

[Meanie]

Ya gonna pop some photo's up at some point?

Yea, ill put them up sometime this week hopefully
Did i tell ya.......Buller gorge rocks

[Switch]

YOUR ALL A BUNCH OF GIRLS!!!
FEILDING REPRESENT!!!!
:dodge:

[yod]

Yea, ill put them up sometime this week hopefully
Did i tell ya.......Buller gorge rocks

nah, make 'em go down there and find out for themselves

[86GSXR]

Yea, ill put them up sometime this week hopefully
Did i tell ya.......Buller gorge rocks


nah, make 'em go down there and find out for themselves

Welcome back :yes: Did ya do the Buller Gorge :headbang:

[Meanie]

:yes: Did ya do the Buller Gorge :headbang:

Wheres that ?

[sinfull]

Wheres that ?

Errr somewhere near Taupo ?

Ahhhhhh A crap thread tehehehehehe

[cowboyz]

Welcome back :yes: Did ya do the Buller Gorge :headbang:
No. he did Buller George.......Related to Boy George. It is a weird bunch down there.......

Dont ask for the photos or this will end up in PD again.......

[Owl]

The VL250 is home!:gob:

[cowboyz]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Pics..............?????????????

[NZsarge]

The VL250 is home!:gob:


Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Pics..............?????????????

Indeed! One handed burn out doing the peace sign please. :D

[banditrider]

Welcome back :yes: Did ya do the Buller Gorge :headbang:

If they didn't there's something wrong with them - it's a great bit of road. Think I'll check it out again in April...

[Owl]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Pics..............?????????????


Indeed! One handed burn out doing the peace sign please. :D

Too hard! Take me about a day to get the camera working. I seem to have deleted all the software:crazy:
I need a new camera!

Right I'm going to take it for a spin!

[NZsarge]

Too hard! Take me about a day to get the camera working. I seem to have deleted all the software:crazy:
I need a new camera!

Right I'm going to take it for a spin!

Don't be too hard on it during it's maiden voyage. ;)

[Owl]

Don't be too hard on it during it's maiden voyage. ;)

Not possible, as it doesn't do hard:laugh: Actually it's a nice bike, but it wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. I used the laptop to retrieve a pic!

[NZsarge]

Not possible, as it doesn't do hard:laugh: Actually it's a nice bike, but it wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. I used the laptop to retrieve a pic!

That looks pretty mint. :2thumbsup

[Owl]

Cheers Sarge!

It became apparent very early that Tracy is not ready for the road yet. The 800m ride home was a cringe festival:shit:, so I'll find a quiet car park (thinking work) tomorrow and get her doing some basics. Not really something I wanted to deal with, but she's got to get out there.
Now I'll go and make room for it in the garage!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Cheers Sarge!

It became apparent very early that Tracy is not ready for the road yet. The 800m ride home was a cringe festival:shit:, so I'll find a quiet car park (thinking work) tomorrow and get her doing some basics. Not really something I wanted to deal with, but she's got to get out there.
Now I'll go and make room for it in the garage!:yes:

I'd struggle for a bit with the pegs and pedal's being right forward like that, so used to having the pegs right underneath you..