Manawatu Rant n Rave

[oscarnz]

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:

Yay for Tracy, she will be fine once she spends some time on it. I know the feeling of the first ride, stalled the bike 5 times before I even got out of the driveway, and to think that was only 12 months ago. Time flys when you are riding :banana:

[NZsarge]

Time flys when you are riding :banana:

Damn straight!

[ynot slow]

Cheers Sarge!

Now I'll go and make room for it in the garage!:yes:

What you're trying to say is I'll get a wharehouse tarp,and build a makeshift bivvy for the bike right?

[Meanie]

Sweet Owl, guess you scored some brownie pints today eh......nice
Might i suggest a soft green paddock for her to practice on, might be kinder on the bike

[cowboyz]

did someone say green???????

[Monie]

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!
nice bike tracey way to go ...

[Owl]

nice bike tracey way to go ...

I took Tracy down to Bunnings car park tonight. Big improvement over last night and she's now working through the gears and looking more relaxed!:yes: A little way to go before I let her loose on the road, but I don't think she's too far away!:banana:

[chanceyy]

I took Tracy down to Bunnings car park tonight. Big improvement over last night and she's now working through the gears and looking more relaxed!:yes: A little way to go before I let her loose on the road, but I don't think she's too far away!:banana:

Congrats to Tracy re the bike ... good news on the session tonite .. will not be long til she is out there doing it :)

[NZsarge]

I took Tracy down to Bunnings car park tonight. Big improvement over last night and she's now working through the gears and looking more relaxed!:yes: A little way to go before I let her loose on the road, but I don't think she's too far away!:banana:

Nice, good to hear Al, look forward to seeing the VL on it's first friday night pootle.

[Owl]

Nice, good to hear Al, look forward to seeing the VL on it's first friday night pootle.

Cool, but it certainly won't be this Friday or the next. We took a spin (two-up) out to Bunnythorpe after the session and managed 120kph (downwind), so it's not a complete slug!:laugh:

[Bren]

tidy lookin wee bike there...wish they had those sorta bikes in 80s...the GN did not look as good as that for a learner cruiser...and the SR was not much better...

[86GSXR]

Yeah, nice Al, good stuff :yes: It'll certainly be good to see Tracey getting the hang of it :soon:

[Owl]

tidy lookin wee bike there...wish they had those sorta bikes in 80s...the GN did not look as good as that for a learner cruiser...and the SR was not much better...

I still like the 80's bike's:yes:, but the price of the secondhand 250's is crazy. so may as well buy new!


Yeah, nice Al, good stuff :yes: It'll certainly be good to see Tracey getting the hang of it :soon:

Yeah, I'm heading out with her again tonight. I'll see how she goes with braking, indicating etc. One thing at a time before she starts putting it all together! If all goes well, she may be seen on a quiet road tomorrow!:D

[NZsarge]

Yeah, nice Al, good stuff :yes: It'll certainly be good to see Tracey getting the hang of it :soon:

You back at work yet Al?

[NZsarge]

So, who's going to the trackday at Manfeild this sunday?

[Meanie]

So, who's going to the trackday at Manfeild this sunday?

May pop over for a looksee, will depend on the day

[NZsarge]

Yes indeed, if it's a turn out like last weekend it quite enjoyable just hangin' out, would quite like to see the Concours on the track though.

[oscarnz]

We are going over to have a look again, all so to maybe do some lap timing:whistle: to see if a weeks rest has may any difference.

Was a great day out last weekend

[cowboyz]

well a weeks break and new wheel bearings so everytime I accelerate and brake the bike doesnt want to throw me off and I am expecting a good day out.

[oscarnz]

well a weeks break and new wheel bearings so everytime I accelerate and brake the bike doesnt want to throw me off and I am expecting a good day out.

Excellent, so some good lap times to be had then.
Hopefully the rain will stay away

[Owl]

well a weeks break and new wheel bearings so everytime I accelerate and brake the bike doesnt want to throw me off and I am expecting a good day out.

You got that balancing issue sorted then?

[cowboyz]

yep. Problem wasnt the balancing. it was a fucked wheel bearing. But it didnt have the courtesy to be completely fucked. just a little fucked so I couldnt feel it on the road but when I was on the track the bike was handling like crap. Should be better now (I hope)

My record on manfield on the 9 is not flash. Last time my exhaust fell off. This time wheel bearings packed up. 3rrd time lucky!

[yod]

My record on manfield on the 9 is not flash. Last time my exhaust fell off. This time wheel bearings packed up. 3rrd time lucky!

you know what you need???




































A HONDA!!!

[Bren]

you know what you need???




A HONDA!!!

are you a bit biased there Yod?

[86GSXR]

you know what you need???

A HONDA!!!

I was thinking maybe a Tiger? It seemed to get round the track quite a lot quicker - ooooooh :dodge:

[NZsarge]

I was thinking maybe a Tiger? It seemed to get round the track quite a lot quicker - ooooooh :dodge:

No no, a 14.. or a R1 perhaps.

[banditrider]

Take that Horse: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/newbikephotogalleries/ig/2009-Harley-Tri-Glide/

[Owl]

yep. Problem wasnt the balancing. it was a fucked wheel bearing. But it didnt have the courtesy to be completely fucked. just a little fucked so I couldnt feel it on the road but when I was on the track the bike was handling like crap. Should be better now (I hope)

My record on manfield on the 9 is not flash. Last time my exhaust fell off. This time wheel bearings packed up. 3rrd time lucky!

Here's to hope!;)

I got the L plate sorted finally with left over mesh (radiator guards) for backing! Now I'm hoping it doesn't fall off!

[NZsarge]

Take that Horse: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/newbikephotogalleries/ig/2009-Harley-Tri-Glide/

Interesting, much prefer a Can-Am Spyder though.

[banditrider]

Me too. It handles and has a proper V-twin in it...

[NZsarge]

Me too. It handles and has a proper V-twin in it...

So who in the Manawatu scene is gonna be the first to test ride one?

[banditrider]

Well, if you can arrange the test-ride - I'll give it a fang! Me thinks it would be pretty freaky sitting in a bike riding position but having such a wide front end. You'd be taking way different lines through corners...

[NZsarge]

Well, if you can arrange the test-ride - I'll give it a fang! Me thinks it would be pretty freaky sitting in a bike riding position but having such a wide front end. You'd be taking way different lines through corners...

Maybe we could shoot down to TSS sometime as they are stockist's and better still they have demo's too.

[NZsarge]

Me thinks it would be pretty freaky sitting in a bike riding position but having such a wide front end.

Have you ridden a four wheel at all/much? Apparently they bare more than a few similarities to ride.

[banditrider]

Driven my suby a bit!



Yeah, had a few plays on quads - farm ones, not fun ones.

[chanceyy]

Excellent, so some good lap times to be had then.
Hopefully the rain will stay away


We got lucky with the rain last week .. lets hope it will hold out this week too :clap: .. looking forward to it again :yes:

[cowboyz]

I was thinking maybe a Tiger? It seemed to get round the track quite a lot quicker - ooooooh :dodge:

So it was you who sabbotaged my wheel bearings. I think that held me up by about ooooh a second or so?.......


No no, a 14.. or a R1 perhaps.

You know of one in the area I could borrow for 12 or so minutes?

[NZsarge]

You know of one in the area I could borrow for 12 or so minutes?

Depends, i think R-Dogs going to Taupo this weekend.. :laugh:

[Meanie]

Take that Horse: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/newbikephotogalleries/ig/2009-Harley-Tri-Glide/

Nice.... now they can go round corners

[banditrider]

Nice.... now they can go round corners

Without chrome getting scraped off??

[oscarnz]

I was thinking maybe a Tiger? It seemed to get round the track quite a lot quicker - ooooooh :dodge:

and I am witness to that, the stopwatch does not lie :no:

[ynot slow]

and I am witness to that, the stopwatch does not lie :no:

Depends if you push the buttons at the correct markers.Shit we can't have Al going too bloody quick,he'll need a new helmet to go with his boots,next he'll need new knee sliders.

[86GSXR]

Crikey, it could get expensive this track day lark. Seriously tho, I really loved getting the Tiger out there. It does lack the short straight speed though as the rev limiter (10000 rpm) is reached very quickly damnit.

[yod]

Crikey, it could get expensive this track day lark. Seriously tho, I really loved getting the Tiger out there. It does lack the short straight speed though as the rev limiter (10000 rpm) is reached very quickly damnit.

Daytona this weekend then?

[86GSXR]

I was thinking exactly that. She's in the shop though, and the rears nearly gone. And not insured. Arrrgh.

You going? Insured?

[ynot slow]

I was thinking exactly that. She's in the shop though, and the rears nearly gone. And not insured. Arrrgh.

You going? Insured?

Was no worries last week lol(insurance),do the kiwi thing,grab the daytona and swap rears hehe.You can doooo eeet.:scooter:

[Monamie]

Crikey, it could get expensive this track day lark. Seriously tho, I really loved getting the Tiger out there. It does lack the short straight speed though as the rev limiter (10000 rpm) is reached very quickly damnit.

You should get a Buell then:laugh::eek:

[yod]

I was thinking exactly that. She's in the shop though, and the rears nearly gone. And not insured. Arrrgh.

You going? Insured?

Not sure whether I'll be there or not, pretty keen....
Insurance co. will cover me but excess is the normal $2k...


You should get a Buell then:laugh::eek:

lol they're both just big dirt bikes!!

what you need is HONDA POWER!!

[NZsarge]

Not sure whether I'll be there or not, pretty keen....
Insurance co. will cover me but excess is the normal $2k...



Sweet as, just don't fall off, same as any other ride eh..

[86GSXR]

You should get a Buell then:laugh::eek:

Cripes, that thing would do the whole track in first gear anyway :devil2: :laugh:


Not sure whether I'll be there or not, pretty keen....
Insurance co. will cover me but excess is the normal $2k...

lol they're both just big dirt bikes!!

what you need is HONDA POWER!!

I'll get me foot down then lol

Honda and power? Doesn't seem right somehow :lol:


Sweet as, just don't fall off, same as any other ride eh..

Stirling advice there old boy :yes:

[NZsarge]

Stirling advice there old boy :yes:

:Oi: I know i've just clocked into the forties but easy with the "old" there pal! :laugh:

[NZsarge]

It does lack the short straight speed though as the rev limiter (10000 rpm) is reached very quickly damnit.

So what does 10,000 in top equate to in kph?

[chanceyy]

:Oi: I know i've just clocked into the forties but easy with the "old" there pal! :laugh:

dunna worry sarge .. Al is still older .. and almost ready for the zimmer frame :laugh:

[Horse]

Take that Horse: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/newbikephotogalleries/ig/2009-Harley-Tri-Glide/

Great! That's now TWO bikes wider than mine:


Kawasaki Concours
HD Tri-glide

[Meanie]

Great! That's now TWO bikes wider than mine:


Kawasaki Concours
HD Tri-glide




And a honda VFR with Givi Paniers, 100mm wider than the concours, told Monie she was my pack horse

[NZsarge]

And a honda VFR with Givi Paniers, 100mm wider than the concours, told Monie she was my pack horse

Why do you think I have my panniers up for sale...

[yod]

check out the beautifully slender back end on that honda

now THATS classy!

[Meanie]

check out the beautifully slender back end on that honda

now THATS classy!

Na thats just anorexic

[yod]

did you hear that?!?!

Meanie says the blackbird is skinny!!!

[Owl]

So what does 10,000 in top equate to in kph?

If it's anything like mine, it'd be about 257kph!

[Meanie]

did you hear that?!?!

Meanie says the blackbird is skinny!!!

Stop putting words in my mouth, it aint skinny, just looks it with two panniered bikes surrounding it

[86GSXR]

So what does 10,000 in top equate to in kph?


If it's anything like mine, it'd be about 257kph!

Not too sure, I've seen 230 but wasn't looking at the gauge at the time. Takes a while to get there as well.......

Just off to pick up the Daytona, now that should be interesting on the track, if the weather holds off!

[Monie]

And a honda VFR with Givi Paniers, 100mm wider than the concours, told Monie she was my pack horse

i would shut up if i were you and i arent no pack horse...



Why do you think I have my panniers up for sale...
shut up meanie might sell his then i have to take all his stuff [pack horse]

[Meanie]

Why do you think I have my panniers up for sale...

Sold, mate to someone in Whangarei, need to try to get them to Taupo track on the week end, if anyone can help
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1899830#post1899830

[NZsarge]

Sold mate, to someone in Whangarei, need to try to get them to Taupo track on the week end, if anyone can help
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1899830#post1899830

Farking ripper! :Punk:

[cowboyz]

Farking ripper! :Punk:

so that makes a full field for feb weekend?

[NZsarge]

so that makes a full field for feb weekend?

I'm thinking so at this point as long as there is not surprises between down and then.

[banditrider]

Good news Sarge!

Guess what I rode today! Nope, not another ZX-14 :(. The VTR was getting serviced and they gave me a CBF 250 :wacko:

Sorry Monaime, but not my cup of tea. It's no wonder you love ya Buell!

[oscarnz]

Good news Sarge!

Guess what I rode today! Nope, not another ZX-14 :(. The VTR was getting serviced and they gave me a CBF 250 :wacko:

Sorry Monaime, but not my cup of tea. It's no wonder you love ya Buell!


Where was that from??? Sounds like when Freedom gave me a 150 for a loaner, I was not happy

[Meanie]

Good news Sarge!

Guess what I rode today! Nope, not another ZX-14 :(. The VTR was getting serviced and they gave me a CBF 250 :wacko:

Sorry Monaime, but not my cup of tea. It's no wonder you love ya Buell!

Why do they do that, you dont buy a 1400cc to ride a 250.
I have started getting a ride back so i dont have to ride the volty

[yod]

Why do they do that, you dont buy a 1400cc to ride a 250.
I have started getting a ride back so i dont have to ride the volty

when you get the concours back from afc?

[Owl]

Why do they do that, you dont buy a 1400cc to ride a 250.
I have started getting a ride back so i dont have to ride the volty

They should do what the BMW dealer does. Offer a better vehicle than the one they're getting serviced, so they don't want to give it back. Then they start thinking about trading up!:yes:

[Monie]

so sarge i here you are up for the feb weekend .... come on it will be good you know you want to ... i will even let cowboyzs cook you breakfast on sat morn... bacon and eggs with onions and hash browns ... any thing else you want put the order in now ...

[cowboyz]

there isw going to be alot of sick people around by sat lunchtime......

[cowboyz]

hey monie. I know you are trying to be cool by association but your kwaka ownership has expired. (top right corner of your posts)

[NZsarge]

so sarge i here you are up for the feb weekend .... come on it will be good you know you want to ... i will even let cowboyzs cook you breakfast on sat morn... bacon and eggs with onions and hash browns ... any thing else you want put the order in now ...


Yeah things are looking a bit rosey...ier now although I have'nt as yet received the money for the Panniers but i'll check again when I get home in the morning, just talking to Meanie, he's been going above and beyond to help me out with all that business, remind me I have a small gift for him already wrapped :D

[NZsarge]

there isw going to be alot of sick people around by sat lunchtime......

I'll just order bacon for breakfast dude. :laugh:

[banditrider]

Where was that from??? Sounds like when Freedom gave me a 150 for a loaner, I was not happy

City Honda.


Why do they do that, you dont buy a 1400cc to ride a 250.
I have started getting a ride back so i dont have to ride the volty

I reckon the Volty has more go than the CBF (down low anyway)! Actually don't mind what I get as it's a bit fun riding different things (especially ones that Sarge owns :Punk:). The ER-6N AFC gave me last time was quite a bit of fun!

[Meanie]

when you get the concours back from afc?

Got it back today, they couldnt find anything wrong but re routed the overflow, packed the rad gaurd out and gave her an oil change
So heres hoping


They should do what the BMW dealer does. Offer a better vehicle than the one they're getting serviced, so they don't want to give it back. Then they start thinking about trading up!:yes:

AFC did that to me when i dropped the mean streak off for a service, gave me a zx14, got me real excited and ended up buying something similar.
So it does work

[Monamie]

Just had the pleasure of putting a few Km's on a 2009 Tiger!!:2thumbsup Fork in hell it's tall-even with my Gary Glitters on!! Could only just reach the ground and every Give Way sign made me shiver. (the seat had no girl bumps in it either).

To compare it to the Bear...... well lets just say it is like riding an elementary dressage horse-a refined gentleman, smooth as-rather dashing, heaps of power (but hiding until you ask it),tidy and tight....where as the Bear is like my Clydie cross-rough as but very strong, bull at a gate, probably as nimble but definately not as collected, a bit hairy in places, heaps of fun and sooo sexy:love:


Thanks Toolman-see you out on a Friday night ride soon eh:whistle:

:cool:

[chanceyy]

Just had the pleasure of putting a few Km's on a 2009 Tiger!!:2thumbsup Fork in hell it's tall-even with my Gary Glitters on!! Could only just reach the ground and every Give Way sign made me shiver. (the seat had no girl bumps in it either).

To compare it to the Bear...... well lets just say it is like riding an elementary dressage horse-a refined gentleman, smooth as-rather dashing, heaps of power (but hiding until you ask it),tidy and tight....where as the Bear is like my Clydie cross-rough as but very strong, bull at a gate, probably as nimble but definately not as collected, a bit hairy in places, heaps of fun and sooo sexy:love:


Thanks Toolman-see you out on a Friday night ride soon eh:whistle:

:cool:

:killingme :laugh: .. awesome Mo .. but I think the reference to the horses might be lost on non horsey ppl .. but love it .. and :yes: I can see the similarity :clap::clap::clap:

[TheToolman]

Hey Mo you could extra extra extensions on your high heels, then you will have no probs. :laugh:

[Monamie]

Hey Mo you could extra extra extensions on your high heels, then you will have no probs. :laugh:
Oi be nice:mad:
They are bloody high enough now thanks:girlfight:, they made it a bit difficult to change gears too but fine on my bike:whistle:
Maybe your could get some too? They would go nice with the new jacket;)

[TheToolman]

Then give the Tigger a re paint to what say Pink? :wacko: The Tigger has done 273km's I better not clock too many k's up:2thumbsup

[Monamie]

Then give the Tigger a re paint to what say Pink? :wacko: The Tigger has done 273km's I better not clock too many k's up:2thumbsup

:no: :no:a pink Tigger would be just horrid!!

Well just let me know if you need someone to look after her, I am sure I could manage to baby sit her anytime you like:shifty:

[TheToolman]

I am sure you would:hug: You can always buy the old one, the auction is only on Tuesday $9000.00

You must have plenty of cash floating around:violin:

[Monamie]

I am sure you would:hug: You can always buy the old one, the auction is only on Tuesday $9000.00

You must have plenty of cash floating around:violin:

Ahhh bite me:bleh:

9k would be a good buy though if you had the know how to do it up :yes:

[86GSXR]

Let me know if the performance pipe is for sale, reeeeeally nice growl that. I will have to start saving :rockon:

[Meanie]

Hey Mo you could extra extra extensions on your high heels, then you will have no probs. :laugh:

Heard you got a brand new Tiger....nice


Oi be nice:mad:
They are bloody high enough now thanks:girlfight:, they made it a bit difficult to change gears too but fine on my bike:whistle:
Maybe your could get some too? They would go nice with the new jacket;)

Whats another inch on what you already have, you might enjoy the view the rest of us have :dodge:

[Monamie]

Whats another inch on what you already have, you might enjoy the view the rest of us have :dodge:

What...and have my head in the clouds too? Nah..I'll stay down here and leave the `air up there' to you:bleh: :whistle:;)

[Meanie]

What...and have my head in the clouds too? Nah..I'll stay down here and leave the `air up there' to you:bleh: :whistle:;)

Horse broke his drive belt on his harley today on the forgotten highway, lots of loose stones, watch those metal roads and roadworks with the buel

[TheToolman]

Yeah new Tiger great to be back on the road it's been a few weeks. One way to up great to the 2009 model. No I wont be going for the 2010 model, well not that way anyway.

[TheToolman]

Let me know if the performance pipe is for sale, reeeeeally nice growl that. I will have to start saving :rockon:
Nah they left it on the old bike

[86GSXR]

I saw you in town the other day, your new Tiger sounded incredible :yes:

[TheToolman]

Ditto George Str, Doesn't it especially when you open it up.

[Monamie]

Horse broke his drive belt on his harley today on the forgotten highway, lots of loose stones, watch those metal roads and roadworks with the buel

The Beastie and I have been carving up some massive gravel roads lately :love:(I am soooo a closet dirt bike rider)-it is very nice to handle in the rough. I actually enjoy the gravel more than the tarseal (it is very sticky at the moment and every council has decided it is mint weather for resealling:2guns:!!)

But thanks for the `heads up' -I have heard a few horror stories about the belts and stones. The Beastie has a bit of a guard under it by the belt...but as we know that don't mean shite when it comes to stones:shifty::laugh:

[Meanie]

The Beastie and I have been carving up some massive gravel roads lately :love:(I am soooo a closet dirt bike rider)-it is very nice to handle in the rough. I actually enjoy the gravel more than the tarseal (it is very sticky at the moment and every council has decided it is mint weather for resealling:2guns:!!)

But thanks for the `heads up' -I have heard a few horror stories about the belts and stones. The Beastie has a bit of a guard under it by the belt...but as we know that don't mean shite when it comes to stones:shifty::laugh:

You should go riding with bonez, hes always looking for them horrible loose stoney stuff

[chanceyy]

hmm wots a girl to do with a day off :love:.. go riding perhaps :scratch: ..

Well was gonna head to Dannivegas & play on my fav roads over there, with Sugi leading me astray ... however my body had other ideas. .. this getting old lark is not alot of fun :cry: had a brutal day yesterday & was not up for a ride that distance. sooo made a wee plan B :blip:

My partner in crime was also feeling the effects of two full on days so a coffee & chat was in order .. even though we had chatted yesterday :shutup: so a gentle :ride: to palmy & a fortifying coffee later it was time to see who was coming out to play .. Text 1 was enjoying a bevvy after work so that was out .....ahh I know .. text two & after a wee tease, cajole & wink a tiger was let out of his cage to play :woohoo:

The pussy cat responded with a nice growl & a fun ride ensued with BB pulling a dodgy maneouver at the lights to leave him in her wake ..:innocent: however then said pussy cat just had to give BB the learn & pulled a really nice wheelie :clap:..

so after another fortifying latte & hot chocy a beaut evening out there & twisted the tiger's arm to come out for a ride .. what was going to be slow pootle, turned into a nice wee pace since the roads were quiet, quick stop at opiki when my visor went to pop off so got that fixed .. hit the lead & spidey sense was on full alert seen mr plod in the distance, luckily BB & tiger managed to scrub enough speed off to appear respectable, (methinks he could not be bothered turning around & giving chase)

anyhow a smoke break in shannon before BB & tiger parted ways, headed for home to feed the horses, where I would normally change to a cage .. but this riding was just to enjoyable so carried on through, horses taken care of time to get home, wash BB & tuck her into bed

Great to catch up Carmen & Al .. lets do it again real soon :rockon:

Brilliant wee pootle, spent most of it laughing .. and even better not a gravel road in sight

[oscarnz]

I finally popped my cherry on the track :banana:.
Decided to do track day on Saturday with the Pacific Club, Pauly decided he should escort me around for the first session, so he borrowed Paul Buckley's SV650 race bike, me being rather nervous, we headed out. OMG what an awesome experience, followed Pauly around for the first lap, and then he decided to go abit faster and I decided not to push too much at that stage.
Couldnt stop smiling.
Due to me doing the dummy grid for the weekend, I missed a couple of the next sessions but then headed out after lunch for another go, and once again throughly enjoyed every minute of it.

Had a huge day yesterday with the racing. Then us being as mad as we are, we headed off to Speedway last night (well worth it).

Went to get up this morning and the body didnt want to co-operate, legs are very sore so decided a day at home was in order.

All in all had an awesome weekend. Roll on next track day :whistle:




mmm might have to look at new tyres soon, as Pauly decided to take my bike out for the last session. He was amazing at how well it performed so hence tyres are very well scrubbed

[oscarnz]

Great to catch up Carmen & Al .. lets do it again real soon :rockon:

Pity I wasnt fit to come out for a ride, but good to have a catch up

[yod]

:bash::sick::argh::crazy::wacko::brick::doobey: :kick::blink::pinch:

[86GSXR]

Wot.......lol

Ah yes, a lovely night for a pootle. Good ole BB gave a good dragster impression there :laugh: If I wasn't so mature I'd say that there's quite a bit of fun to be had lifting the front wheel on the main street, which was deserted at that time in the evening of course :wari:

[chanceyy]

Pity I wasnt fit to come out for a ride, but good to have a catch up

Catch up is always good .. & onya babe for getting out on the track .. no stopping you now huh .. :laugh: So you will be heading out on the April one ??




Ah yes, a lovely night for a pootle. Good ole BB gave a good dragster impression there :laugh: If I wasn't so mature I'd say that there's quite a bit of fun to be had lifting the front wheel on the main street, which was deserted at that time in the evening of course :wari:

hmmm who us :oi-grr: that would be so immature wouldn't it .. however I was laughing all the way down Rangitiki St, :2thumbsup you know they say laughing is good for the soul .. well so is good music when your riding :yes:

Good to catch up though hon .. :hug:

[chanceyy]

The Beastie and I have been carving up some massive gravel roads lately :love:(I am soooo a closet dirt bike rider)-it is very nice to handle in the rough. I actually enjoy the gravel more than the tarseal (it is very sticky at the moment and every council has decided it is mint weather for resealling:2guns:!!)



you can keep them gravel roads babe, however I dunna mind the resealed roads ... hmmmm might have to try your bike out soon on your gravel road, however BB has been rather good on it lately.. apart from when its graded & at night :shit:

Bonez will be clapping his hands in glee .. another gravelly rider ..

[TheToolman]

Let me know if the performance pipe is for sale, reeeeeally nice growl that. I will have to start saving :rockon:

Thought I would let you all know that the rite off Tiger went for $11800 at Turners auction today. I sure a bike shop bought that one.

[Meanie]

Thought I would let you all know that the rite off Tiger went for $11800 at Turners auction today. I sure a bike shop bought that one.

Thats pretty good money for a write off, but then it didnt look that bad

[86GSXR]

Yeah, a bit of a win win all round by the sounds of it. Good to know the old Tiger will be back on the road at some point too :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

I finally popped my cherry on the track :banana:.
Decided to do track day on Saturday with the Pacific Club...OMG what an awesome experience...

Went to get up this morning and the body didnt want to co-operate, legs are very sore so decided a day at home was in order.

All in all had an awesome weekend. Roll on next track day :whistle:


Fantastic stuff. Great to hear you went out. It makes a huge difference to riding style and 'oneness' with the bike that's for sure.

What's this with you chicks complaining of sore legs in the morning. Can't figa.

[chanceyy]

What's this with you chicks complaining of sore legs in the morning. Can't figa.

for me the working day was not done after racing .. did 3 more hours of trimming horses feet & one esp difficult one who has already been blinded by a farrier losing his patience with her .. thats where the brutal came in ..

[oscarnz]

Fantastic stuff. Great to hear you went out. It makes a huge difference to riding style and 'oneness' with the bike that's for sure.

What's this with you chicks complaining of sore legs in the morning. Can't figa.

Yeah it was awesome

As for the sore legs it was a combination of several things, doing sessions on the track, and being on my feet for 2 days at the track doing the dummy grid and having to jump over the pit wall to grid bikes on track, and doing rescue at times on Saturday. All this along with having an injured foot for the last few weeks. So hence yes I had sore legs!!!

[banditrider]

Something for Sarge: http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=m-XiouPyk6E

[NZsarge]

Something for Sarge: http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=m-XiouPyk6E

Mint! (slice) 9500 rpm in top, shit it got there quick!

[banditrider]

Mint! (slice) 9500 rpm in top, shit it got there quick!

Hell yeah, that speedo dial was near as quick as the rev counter...

[Meanie]

That was bloody awesome to watch, what do you rekon the top speed was he ran out of numbers on the speedo

[NZsarge]

That was bloody awesome to watch, what do you rekon the top speed was he ran out of numbers on the speedo

Standard bike is supposed to be good for 300kph and that one was'nt standard, I think it said 210hp but i'm not sure if that's estimated crank hp or measured hp at the rear wheel.

[NZsarge]

what do you rekon the top speed was he ran out of numbers on the speedo

Ok, watched the video again, unmodified bike apart from exhaust (4 into 1) and the are claiming 210hp at the crank.

[banditrider]

Did ya favourite it? :msn-wink:

[banditrider]

On my way home on the Honda tonight I remembered that I was 'sposed to check the rear tyre before leaving for work...

[banditrider]

:drool:http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/02/hard-miles-the-iron-butt-rally/:drool: (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/02/hard-miles-the-iron-butt-rally/)

[Meanie]

:drool:http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/02/hard-miles-the-iron-butt-rally/:drool: (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/02/hard-miles-the-iron-butt-rally/)

Awesome.... when we going :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

Best get Southern X and GC finished off first...

[Meanie]

Best get Southern X and GC finished off first...

Oh ok then..............:oi-grr:

[banditrider]

Oh and maybe the Chatto Creek and the C1KC...

[cowboyz]

slave driver. ok.. how about I womble my way through the grand challenge this year first. Will that make you a little happy.......?

[banditrider]

Start off slowly and work ya way up eh?

[Monie]

what him do that he is like a bull in a china shop ...lol

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr r

[banditrider]

New Triumph for Al or Al: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR4v4eAkyv4

Sounds just like any other eh?

Actually pretty well nailed together by the looks of it. Needs a less optimistic rev counter though...

[Owl]

New Triumph for Al or Al: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR4v4eAkyv4

Sounds just like any other eh?

Actually pretty well nailed together by the looks of it. Needs a less optimistic rev counter though...

No No No!:no: That's just plain wrong Andrew!

[banditrider]

Would have a good range though...

I actually like this one: http://www.gizmag.com/the-2wd-track-diesel-motorcycle-with-cvt/10636/

[banditrider]

Here's one for Horse: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/04/worlds-fastest-production-electric-motorcycle-2010-mission-one-from-mission-motors/

[Meanie]

New Triumph for Al or Al: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR4v4eAkyv4

Sounds just like any other eh?

Actually pretty well nailed together by the looks of it. Needs a less optimistic rev counter though...

Be bloody economical but just doesnt sound right

[Horse]

Just a note for the usual suspects - we now have threaded discussions available inside the Manawatu Riders social group. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=6)

[yod]

think of the n00bs!

[oscarnz]

Well we headed off to Auckland for the weekend to the Classic Motorbike racing festival at Pukekohe to see Kevin Schwantz racing.
What an awesome weekend we had.
Arrived at track mid arvo for abit of a look around. Then Saturday morning back to the track till about 4pm, then headed to Western Springs for the International Midget meeting (fab racing)
Then back to Pukekohe on Sunday to catch up with the man himself Kevin Schwantz and for Pauly to present him with a painting that he did (see below) and for Pauly and our mate Thommo to have numerous things signed.

All in all an awesome weekends with lots of awesome bikes.

see my album for more photos

[Meanie]

Nice................Pauly looks a little nerveous

[KiwiKat]

Awesome artwork. It was mint weekend all round.

[cowboyz]

godo stuff oscarnz. Good times...

[chanceyy]

Fantastic Chick :) :clap: to Pauly

was he surprised about the speedway ??

[banditrider]

Well we headed off to Auckland for the weekend to the Classic Motorbike racing festival at Pukekohe to see Kevin Schwantz racing.
What an awesome weekend we had.
Arrived at track mid arvo for abit of a look around. Then Saturday morning back to the track till about 4pm, then headed to Western Springs for the International Midget meeting (fab racing)
Then back to Pukekohe on Sunday to catch up with the man himself Kevin Schwantz and for Pauly to present him with a painting that he did (see below) and for Pauly and our mate Thommo to have numerous things signed.

All in all an awesome weekends with lots of awesome bikes.

see my album for more photos

Very cool, hope you said hi to Kevin for me...

[Monie]

nice pic pauly ... am pleased you lot had a good weekend too ...

[banditrider]

Something we were talking about at some stage...still not keen on the idea though!

[Meanie]

Something we were talking about at some stage...still not keen on the idea though!

Dont look quite right does it, and it,d be a bitch to get over

[yod]

that must be horrid to ride!

[banditrider]

that must be horrid to ride!

Before or after the car tyre went on?

[86GSXR]

Coming along Napier Rd tonight minding me own business when I notice dual headlights in the mirrors. He'd tucked in behind me so we gradually crept up to a bit of a pace. When the coast was clear I gave er the gun and was having a great old time when the mad bugger undertakes me at ?00 :laugh:

Up into Tremaine and he's doing massive wheelies. I think I'd better not as a bust would be bad. However, I decide to do just a little one at the lights up Ruahine. When we get there he's indicating in the same direction, having a yak, good bloke, when a carfull of boiracers pulls up. He smokes it up big time and hoists it down Tremaine leaving the lads :gob: :clap:

So, I didn't get to flip my bike afterall and drive sedately home :yes:

[Monamie]

Coming along Napier Rd tonight minding me own business when I notice dual headlights in the mirrors. He'd tucked in behind me so we gradually crept up to a bit of a pace. When the coast was clear I gave er the gun and was having a great old time when the mad bugger undertakes me at ?00 :laugh:

Up into Tremaine and he's doing massive wheelies. I think I'd better not as a bust would be bad. However, I decide to do just a little one at the lights up Ruahine. When we get there he's indicating in the same direction, having a yak, good bloke, when a carfull of boiracers pulls up. He smokes it up big time and hoists it down Tremaine leaving the lads :gob: :clap:

So, I didn't get to flip my bike afterall and drive sedately home :yes:

Boys and their toys eh:rolleyes:
You are getting a little fond of wheelies-can't they say they are fun when being a pillion though:Pokey:

[86GSXR]

Well, if God didn't intend bikes to do wheelies, he wouldn't have given them throttles then would he :oi-grr:

[Meanie]

Well, if God didn't intend bikes to do wheelies, he wouldn't have given them throttles then would he :oi-grr:

Speaking of wheelies, I was impressed to see Bandit rider get the front wheel of the concours in the air on the week end :2thumbsup

[yod]

Speaking of wheelies, I was impressed to see Bandit rider get the front wheel of the concours in the air on the week end :2thumbsup

apparently he did it 3 or 4 times....being the attentive chap I am, I missed them all!

:doh:

[Monamie]

Well, if God didn't intend bikes to do wheelies, he wouldn't have given them throttles then would he :oi-grr:
Ummm yeah right.......he has a lot to answer for doesn't he:yes::bleh:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Boys and their toys eh:rolleyes:
You are getting a little fond of wheelies-can't they say they are fun when being a pillion though:Pokey:
totally agree monamie, getting up there is fine its the coming down thats not fun!!


Speaking of wheelies, I was impressed to see Bandit rider get the front wheel of the concours in the air on the week end :2thumbsup
Yep very impressive! How long before the red one gets on it back legs???


apparently he did it 3 or 4 times....being the attentive chap I am, I missed them all!

:doh:
I saw two, and also saw 86 do one as well.....very impressive guys!!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Well, if God didn't intend bikes to do wheelies, he wouldn't have given them throttles then would he :oi-grr:
yes cowboyz was giving his throttle a good going over last night in dannevirke. (mmmm wonder whats coming back from this quote??)

I took norman over there with lance last night to get photos off sarge and came back over saddle....very slowly! Loved it!!

[yod]

Go Norman!

[chanceyy]

Boys and their toys eh:rolleyes:
You are getting a little fond of wheelies-can't they say they are fun when being a pillion though:Pokey:

ohhh I dunno Mo ... it looked like you was enjoying it .. ohh but wait that was on the Buell wasn't it ??? :scratch:

the stoppie was pretty damn impressive though .. dunno whose arse was higher though :rofl:

[Monamie]

ohhh I dunno Mo ... it looked like you was enjoying it .. ohh but wait that was on the Buell wasn't it ??? :scratch:

the stoppie was pretty damn impressive though .. dunno whose arse was higher though :rofl:


Apparently God gave bikes brakes for Stoppies so I guess thats ok:spanking: :argue:
Nice to see the Buell can stop quickly-even if me bum didn't:eek:

[Monamie]

yes cowboyz was giving his throttle a good going over last night in dannevirke. (mmmm wonder whats coming back from this quote??)

Information overload!!!

I took norman over there with lance last night to get photos off sarge and came back over saddle....very slowly! Loved it!!

Good stuff-the Saddle (minus pea-metal) is a nice ride Huh:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Speaking of wheelies, I was impressed to see Bandit rider get the front wheel of the concours in the air on the week end

If I hadn't dropped my camera we may have had a poster shot of that! May have to try and tempt him to repeat the deed, that would be an impressive shot!


apparently he did it 3 or 4 times....being the attentive chap I am, I missed them all!

I just caught the one at Opotiki out of the corner of my eye, I wanted more :yes:


Ummm yeah right.......he has a lot to answer for doesn't he:bleh:

Yes lol. Like brakes for stoppies and tyres for burnouts. And Buells :p :D


yes cowboyz was giving his throttle a good going over last night in dannevirke. (mmmm wonder whats coming back from this quote??)

I took norman over there with lance last night to get photos off sarge and came back over saddle....very slowly! Loved it!!

Cowboyz is officially good on the throttle :banana: Great that you are getting into the groove :2thumbsup


ohhh I dunno Mo ... it looked like you was enjoying it .. ohh but wait that was on the Buell wasn't it ???

the stoppie was pretty damn impressive though .. dunno whose arse was higher though

Enjoyment is compulsory :laugh:


Apparently God gave bikes brakes for Stoppies so I guess thats ok:spanking:
Nice to see the Buell can stop quickly-even if me bum didn't:eek:

Yes, luckily God told me to do it by placing that stopped car in the way. He also said "thou shalt enjoy" :lol:

[Meanie]

totally agree monamie, getting up there is fine its the coming down thats not fun!!


Yep very impressive! How long before the red one gets on it back legs???
!!

Dont hold your breath waiting.............


yes cowboyz was giving his throttle a good going over last night in dannevirke. (mmmm wonder whats coming back from this quote??)


Now theres an image i didnt need :oi-grr:

Well done on getting Norman over the saddle

[86GSXR]

Dont hold your breath waiting.............

Lend it to Lance, it wouldn't have to be for long. You could have a coffee and enjoy the show :eek: :chase: (well, maybe not) :lol::blank:

[Meanie]

Lend it to Lance

Now theres a good Tui slogan :shutup:

[imdying]

Who's the guy on the wrong side of the road in your sig pic BanditRider?

[yod]

Who's the guy on the wrong side of the road in your sig pic BanditRider?

why you wanna know?

[imdying]

why you wanna know?Wondering if it's ended badly yet or not.

[86GSXR]

No it hasn't, but thanks for your concern.

[chanceyy]

Enjoyment is compulsory :laugh:




absolutely darlin ... :yes: :banana::2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Should be passed into law :sunny:

[yod]

Wondering if it's ended badly yet or not.

really?

even though he's posted quite recently?

whats the real reason?

[Meanie]

Should be passed into law :sunny:

Like your sig photo 86, looks familiar

[Maha]

Well, if God didn't intend bikes to do wheelies, he wouldn't have given them throttles then would he :oi-grr:

God had something to do with it?
I thought his son did? he had all the tricks eh?.....:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Like your sig photo 86, looks familiar

That pic has got to be one of my all times fav's James. I'm going to get it blown up (the pic, the pic lol) and framed. There's a few in there that will get the same treatment :niceone:


God had something to do with it?
I thought his son did? he had all the tricks eh?.....:msn-wink:

His son most likely had a peppy two stroke 125 as well :whistle:

[Meanie]

That pic has got to be one of my all times fav's James. I'm going to get it blown up (the pic, the pic lol) and framed. :

You do realise i have a copywright on that...... LOL

[cowboyz]

Who's the guy on the wrong side of the road in your sig pic BanditRider?

Which side you ride on? Looks to be on the left to me......


apparently he did it 3 or 4 times....being the attentive chap I am, I missed them all!

:doh:

I saw two. Really felt like a wheelie comp coming up but someone said I wasnt allowed to....


Ummm yeah right.......he has a lot to answer for doesn't he:yes::bleh:
Stop talking about me while I at work.......


yes cowboyz was giving his throttle a good going over last night in dannevirke. (mmmm wonder whats coming back from this quote??)

I took norman over there with lance last night to get photos off sarge and came back over saddle....very slowly! Loved it!!

Following Normy is good for wheelie practice. I mean, good for monitoring newbies progress...........


Lend it to Lance, it wouldn't have to be for long. You could have a coffee and enjoy the show :eek: :chase: (well, maybe not) :lol::blank:

He hasnt got enough hair left to have enough to lose watching me riding his bike............


Now theres a good Tui slogan :shutup:

Just a slogan? More like a whole crate?



Anyhow, DVD is compiled. Ready to go tomorrow night for anyone who wants to have a drink and watch it. It turned out magic. I already watched it twice!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Who's the guy on the wrong side of the road in your sig pic BanditRider?

he's not on the wrong side of the road! Wheels are still on left hand side of white line

[Mrs Cowboyz]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1932619]Which side you ride on? Looks to be on the left to me......snapped!![/QUOTE=cowboyz;1932619]

Following Normy is good for wheelie practice. I mean, good for monitoring newbies progress...........
hmmmm:oi-grr:

[banditrider]

Speaking of wheelies, I was impressed to see Bandit rider get the front wheel of the concours in the air on the week end :2thumbsup

Thought that was a rumour?

[86GSXR]

Wish I had a pic of that rumour :laugh:

[Meanie]

Wish I had a pic of that rumour :laugh:

I witnessed that said rumour

[NZsarge]

I witnessed that said rumour

One Concours wheelie was cool, two of them on the back wheel together would be awesome.... :niceone:
(hint hint...)

[Horse]

One Concours wheelie was cool, two of them on the back wheel together would be awesome.... :niceone:

But where would you find a road wide enough?

Is Ohakea's main runway free?

:innocent:

[banditrider]

Is Ohakea's main runway free?

Now that could be some fun...

[NZsarge]

Gonna be in Palmy in about an hour and a half, already PM'ed Owl (noticed he was online at the time) about meeting for a coffee and chat (have'nt heard back yet), feel free to come along if you're at a loose end and want to kill some time. Any idea's for a venue?

Edit: Time to meet for coffee is now 4:15 PM, a venue can be decided by text if necessary but will be in the street that Cuba st cafe intersects with so it it sould'nt be difficult to find for those interested.

[KiwiKat]

I notice that in the new Community / Social groups, most, nearly all groups are under regional groups but Manawatu Riders has been put under general drivel? Could this be fixed by one of the Mods perhaps.

Edit. Done. Gee that was quick.

[Virago]

I notice that in the new Community / Social groups, most, nearly all groups are under regional groups but Manawatu Riders has been put under general drivel? Could this be fixed by one of the Mods perhaps.

Sorted...:yes:

[Horse]

Sorted...:yes:

Clearly my mistake was asking in the wrong place (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91814).

[Virago]

Clearly my mistake was asking in the wrong place (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91814).

Apologies for not reading everything posted...:laugh:

[KiwiKat]

Clearly my mistake was asking in the wrong place (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91814).

It works for people who ride their bikes. :Oops: Speaking of which how is the new stringing of the armchair coming along?

[banditrider]

They say bad things come in 3's. Well do they? What happens after the 3rd bad thing? Do the following count as bad enough for something good to happy (I was thinking powerball):



Puncture on East Cape (ok easy to fix so not too bad)
Loosing my clip on sunnies yesterday
And this has to count: car broken into at work (window smashed, broad daylight) and radar detector, ipod transmitter snatched.

Thoughts?

[oscarnz]

They say bad things come in 3's. Well do they? What happens after the 3rd bad thing? Do the following count as bad enough for something good to happy (I was thinking powerball):



Puncture on East Cape (ok easy to fix so not too bad)
Loosing my clip on sunnies yesterday
And this has to count: car broken into at work (window smashed, broad daylight) and radar detector, ipod transmitter snatched.

Thoughts?

Most definately they all count. Go and buy yourself a Lotto ticket.
Cant believe how cheeky theives are, dirty :blank:

[banditrider]

Bought my lotto ticket yesterday - before #3...

[KiwiKat]

I don't like this bad luck in 3's stuff.

#1 Got a phone call from boss at work (school) Saturday afternoon. Tech room alarm went off. Drove over and checked it out to find smashed 1 litre cans of paint outside. Little bottles of paint and vivids missing and paint splashed over floor, outside of buildings and grass, graffiti (tags in vivid on walls). Nothing valuable taken. Secured everything and went home.

#2 Arrived this morning to find caretaker cleaning new graffiti off inside walls, machines, etc. They came back Saturday night and even had time to turn on some equipment and have a play. Lots of tagging. Again nothing valuable taken. Cost is negligible other than time and frustration. I really appreciate our caretaker right now. Small gangs of juveniles roaming all weekend. Room secured to next level.

I am still waiting for #3

Just for Banditrider Get your own back (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=92677)

[ducatilover]

anybody want to cruise to waipawa on the 19th? :scooter:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Bought my lotto ticket yesterday - before #3...


now this is the time to buy a lotto ticket!! Not when you have had a lucky escape etc etc!!
I would buy another one since the third time unlucky!!

[Meanie]

They say bad things come in 3's. Well do they? What happens after the 3rd bad thing? Do the following count as bad enough for something good to happy (I was thinking powerball):



Puncture on East Cape (ok easy to fix so not too bad)
Loosing my clip on sunnies yesterday
And this has to count: car broken into at work (window smashed, broad daylight) and radar detector, ipod transmitter snatched.

Thoughts?

Dam dude that sucks. did you have the detector is site, i never leave mine in site cause the little shits know they are easy money. Insured?

[banditrider]

Just for Banditrider Get your own back (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=92677)

Nice - even had a K6 Bandit in it...


Dam dude that sucks. did you have the detector is site, i never leave mine in site cause the little shits know they are easy money. Insured?

I always take it off the windscreen up town etc but in the carpark at work - nope! I was about 30 feet away in my office - never heard a thing. People everywhere too.

Ended up taking the car home before the rain came but got wet on the Honda on the way back to work. Insured but still haven't seen the cops yet...

[Meanie]

Nice - even had a K6 Bandit in it...



I always take it off the windscreen up town etc but in the carpark at work - nope! I was about 30 feet away in my office - never heard a thing. People everywhere too.

Ended up taking the car home before the rain came but got wet on the Honda on the way back to work. Insured but still haven't seen the cops yet...

Car break ins are so common now they may not even come look

[u4ea]

Car break ins are so common now they may not even come look

PMSFL I doubt the cops are gunna be concerned about a radar detector.....:blink:

[Meanie]

PMSFL I doubt the cops are gunna be concerned about a radar detector.....:blink:

Robery is robery, still get you locked up if you get caught, they took his MP3 player as well. I personaly am sick of these thieving little shits they should get a job and earn a living like the rest of us

[ynot slow]

Robery is robery, still get you locked up if you get caught, they took his MP3 player as well. I personaly am sick of these thieving little shits they should get a job and earn a living like the rest of us

F..ken right,the old adage it's easy to flog it than work to get it pisses me off,who cares if it is a radar detector in an SS or XR8 or Lada,just cause the owner got off their arse and worked to buy it doesn't give any scum prick the right to flog it.

The worst part is the fact it usually is wet and a smashed window lets water in,the cops will be keen to do their bit.They will advise remove the detector and the window bracket and suction marks as well from the windscreen,seems the little wanksteins see the marks from suction cups and will smash to see if it in the glovebox,under the seat etc.

[chanceyy]

PMSFL I doubt the cops are gunna be concerned about a radar detector.....:blink:

heyyyyyyyyyyy chick long time no see, must catch up soon so stop in instead of tooting as you go past :laugh:

bugger Andrew that suxs

[banditrider]

Car break ins are so common now they may not even come look

Apparently they are going to as both property damage and theft. Still haven't heard from them yet. They need to hurry up as I need to get the car back on the road...

[u4ea]

heyyyyyyyyyyy chick long time no see, must catch up soon so stop in instead of tooting as you go past :laugh:

bugger Andrew that suxs

I noooooooo.......

[banditrider]

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[Meanie]

You must spread reputation around before giving it to Bandit rider again

That was dam funny Especialy like the one where she tries to park

[Mrs Cowboyz]

that was funny......and it pisses me off as well.......stupid stupid!!! I am sure that last one with the bus was a man though!

[NZsarge]

That was mint! Re-fuelling the car cracked me up.

[KiwiKat]

Nice one. Guys helping the gals out in their time of need. That roof top parking between the gates looks fun.

More rep to banditrider.

[banditrider]

Wish I had a pic of that rumour :laugh:

Doh! http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=92797

[Flynn]

Hey everyone

Thought I might inform you all out there that on Wed night 25th Feb 2009 at 7 pm at McDonalds on the square there is a fund raising launch in the Manawatu for the Ronald McDonald house in Wellington.

In 2004 my wife and I had a baby 13 weeks premature and spent 6 months in Wellington's Ronald McDonald house while the baby was in hospital for this time. Staying in the house for this lenght of time NEVER COST US A CENT!

You really can't comprehend the value of such a place till you need it!!

If any one out there is at a loose end on Wednesday night and can make it it would be great to see you.

Bring a buck or two to throw in the tin and come and listen and learn what a great facility it is.

If any one has a question my number is 027 649 6686

[gatch]

Anyone got a scooter or a spare 250 lyin around available for rent ??

Push biking to work sucks arse....

[ynot slow]

Hey everyone

Thought I might inform you all out there that on Wed night 25th Feb 2009 at 7 pm at McDonalds on the square there is a fund raising launch in the Manawatu for the Ronald McDonald house in Wellington.

In 2004 my wife and I had a baby 13 weeks premature and spent 6 months in Wellington's Ronald McDonald house while the baby was in hospital for this time. Staying in the house for this lenght of time NEVER COST US A CENT!

You really can't comprehend the value of such a place till you need it!!

If any one out there is at a loose end on Wednesday night and can make it it would be great to see you.

Bring a buck or two to throw in the tin and come and listen and learn what a great facility it is.

If any one has a question my number is 027 649 6686

You may never(read never want to) use the facility but if you do what a god send eh.Same as Oznamm House here brilliant,same as in Taranaki a lady who died of cancer(met her once before she died)had an idea of a beach batch for cancer families,her husband organised builders etc and it was built,any cancer victims' families can stay free,even food supplied.Only bummer was just prior to the house being alarmed some lowlifes broke in stole lcd tvs,dvds ps2 etc,turned out they caught them.

[Meanie]

Hey everyone

Thought I might inform you all out there that on Wed night 25th Feb 2009 at 7 pm at McDonalds on the square there is a fund raising launch in the Manawatu for the Ronald McDonald house in Wellington.

In 2004 my wife and I had a baby 13 weeks premature and spent 6 months in Wellington's Ronald McDonald house while the baby was in hospital for this time. Staying in the house for this lenght of time NEVER COST US A CENT!

You really can't comprehend the value of such a place till you need it!!

If any one out there is at a loose end on Wednesday night and can make it it would be great to see you.

Bring a buck or two to throw in the tin and come and listen and learn what a great facility it is.

If any one has a question my number is 027 649 6686

Good on ya, hope you have a good turn out. Monie and i used one in Aussie when our young fella had heart surgery. Bloody awesome when you need it

[86GSXR]

Yes, all the best for this!

A wee update on my condition :yes:

As I've mentioned to a few, the first few days were hell but at least I can say that morphine works!

I've been looked after extremely well by Monamie :hug: who has put up with my disabled state brilliantly and hasn't once succumbed to the temptation to have me permanently put down :yes:

I'm still having to sleep in a lazyboy due to my shoulder and ribs, but I've adapted pretty well considering.

Every day gets better, at first, the nights were the worse but now I'm actually sleeping and managing to get myself upright in the mornings and during the night if I wake up.

ACC have been really helpful, as have work. I've had lot's of calls and received a huge bunch of flowers from them, awwww.

I haven't mentioned that I bit my tounge when I came off, which freaked Kerry out a bit, blood everywhere apparantly. This is slowly mending thank God!

Showering takes quite awhile and I got my plaster wet a few times. That actually worked out alright tho as it softened the bloody thing enough to make it a bit more comfortable.

I had a real nasty episode early on with that plaster when I had a bit of a drug induced panic attack hallucination which felt as though the plaster was on my face and suffocating me :sweatdrop I had to cut the bloody thing down a bit to stop the feeling, which was OK as it didn't affect my hand at all.

Yesterday I had my first orthopedic appointment and plaster change.

Because of the dampness, my hand was quite 'soggy' and it was odd seeing surgical wire protruding from it.

But the X Rays revealed a really good heal and the doc was very happy with the progress.

I'm now sporting a lightweight plastic support to keep everything in place. This is just bandaged on and is sooooo much better.

I've another appointment next week where I expect more good news and maybe, just maybe, will get a coloured plastic plaster. And yes! They have kwaka green among the choices :rockon:

I've also flown in the face of current medical philosophy and am bandaging my ribs. I was unable to get a logical reason why they don't do this anymore, the explanation I did get sounded a bit too new age for my liking, so I'm doing it anyway. It makes it so much more comfortable. And besides, they didn't say I couldn't :p

I'm told I will be fully out of plaster in another 4 1/2 weeks so I'm kind of aiming for this to be the back in the saddle time frame as well. Although, I'll play this one by ear.

Which reminds me, I may need a bike. The assessment on mine is still underway and I'll know more very soon. I've made no secret of the fact that I don't mind mine being written off but if mine is restored to new condition I'm OK with that as well. Although a new new Tiger would be bloody mint :)

My gear is nicely underway and I'll know what's happening on that front hopefully by the end of the week. In any event, AMI have said I can have my helmet back, and I'll be hanging that on the wall as a reminder. As mentioned, I have me new Shoei all ready and waiting :drool:

I'm definitely going to be taking it easy when the time comes and work up to my comfort level.

Although, as this accident has proven, sometimes there's just no warning.

Can't wait to get back on the road though.

More :soon: :yes:

[oscarnz]

Glad to hear you are feeling heaps better honey. :clap:

[Meanie]

Yes, all the best for this!

A wee update on my condition

As I've mentioned to a few, the first few days were hell but at least I can say that morphine works!

I've been looked after extremely well by Monamie :hug: who has put up with my disabled state brilliantly and hasn't once succumbed to the temptation to have me permanently put down

I'm still having to sleep in a lazyboy due to my shoulder and ribs, but I've adapted pretty well considering.

Every day gets better, at first, the nights were the worse but now I'm actually sleeping and managing to get myself upright in the mornings and during the night if I wake up.

ACC have been really helpful, as have work. I've had lot's of calls and received a huge bunch of flowers from them, awwww.

I haven't mentioned that I bit my tounge when I came off, which freaked Kerry out a bit, blood everywhere apparantly. This is slowly mending thank God!

Showering takes quite awhile and I got my plaster wet a few times. That actually worked out alright tho as it softened the bloody thing enough to make it a bit more comfortable.

I had a real nasty episode early on with that plaster when I had a bit of a drug induced panic attack hallucination which felt as though the plaster was on my face and suffocating me :sweatdrop I had to cut the bloody thing down a bit to stop the feeling, which was OK as it didn't affect my hand at all.

Yesterday I had my first orthopedic appointment and plaster change.

Because of the dampness, my hand was quite 'soggy' and it was odd seeing surgical wire protruding from it.

But the X Rays revealed a really good heal and the doc was very happy with the progress.

I'm now sporting a lightweight plastic support to keep everything in place. This is just bandaged on and is sooooo much better.

I've another appointment next week where I expect more good news and maybe, just maybe, will get a coloured plastic plaster. And yes! They have kwaka green among the choices :rockon:

I've also flown in the face of current medical philosophy and am bandaging my ribs. I was unable to get a logical reason why they don't do this anymore, the explanation I did get sounded a bit too new age for my liking, so I'm doing it anyway. It makes it so much more comfortable. And besides, they didn't say I couldn't :p

I'm told I will be fully out of plaster in another 4 1/2 weeks so I'm kind of aiming for this to be the back in the saddle time frame as well. Although, I'll play this one by ear.

Which reminds me, I may need a bike. The assessment on mine is still underway and I'll know more very soon. I've made no secret of the fact that I don't mind mine being written off but if mine is restored to new condition I'm OK with that as well. Although a new new Tiger would be bloody mint :)

My gear is nicely underway and I'll know what's happening on that front hopefully by the end of the week. In any event, AMI have said I can have my helmet back, and I'll be hanging that on the wall as a reminder. As mentioned, I have me new Shoei all ready and waiting :drool:

I'm definitely going to be taking it easy when the time comes and work up to my comfort level.

Although, as this accident has proven, sometimes there's just no warning.

Can't wait to get back on the road though.

More :soon: :yes:

Geeez Al, all you did was fall off you bike :whistle:


pleased your feeling better :2thumbsup

[Flynn]

Glad to hear things are on the improve big fella, have been trying to get to see ya, but a pretty full week this one, but will hopefully make it at some stage, keep up the good work (With the mending)!!

[chanceyy]

damn goood news to hear your sleeping better .. & the drug induced convo's provided quite a bit of entertainment :shutup:

hmm I reckon Mo is an angel in disguise to let you live the last week in that state as well :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Glad to hear you are feeling heaps better honey.

Definitely :yes: Even managed not to wet my plaster this morning, things are coming right :woohoo: Had meeting with ACC which was all good too :niceone:


Geeez Al, all you did was fall off you bike

pleased your feeling better

Yeah, funny how one bin equals weeks of shit sometimes :weep: Just had a coffee with Cowboyz, Madge, and your good wife who was cruising the cafes :yes: Insurance all done on my gear, good deal, just about to re order everything :cool:


Glad to hear things are on the improve big fella, have been trying to get to see ya, but a pretty full week this one, but will hopefully make it at some stage, keep up the good work (With the mending)!!

Sweet stuff Lance! It'll happen soon. Seems life is sometimes busier when not at work eh :shit:


damn goood news to hear your sleeping better .. & the drug induced convo's provided quite a bit of entertainment

hmm I reckon Mo is an angel in disguise to let you live the last week in that state as well

Yeah babe, that morphine was pretty potent alright, hope I didn't talk too much crap :lol: At least I can save it for here now :laugh:

Mo has been fantastic, all that TLC and I'm still alive :doctor:

[ynot slow]

Definitely :yes: Even managed not to wet my plaster this morning, things are coming right :woohoo: Had meeting with ACC which was all good too :niceone:


Got to worry getting plaster wet,especially going to the loo,pays to be ambidextrious when peeing.:niceone::doctor::clap:

[banditrider]

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better Al!


Lookee what I found, maybe I should take the Honda on the Southern X?

[86GSXR]

Now THAT'S a packhorse!

Feeling much better today, AMI came through on my gear and it's all ordered, ETA - next week :yeah:

Phil was onto the bike assessment today, so should know what's what real soon, fingers crossed :wait:

[dogsnbikes]

Nice one Al have too catch up sometime

went too hastings today with a certain purple (bucking horse that kicked cowboyz arse lol)scooter

OH cowboyz your in trouble now Phoebe know's about you falling off the scooter......when were you planning on moving:laugh:

[Meanie]

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better Al!


Lookee what I found, maybe I should take the Honda on the Southern X?

Well that would certainly do the job just wouldnt have as much class as the connie

[cowboyz]

Nice one Al have too catch up sometime

went too hastings today with a certain purple (bucking horse that kicked cowboyz arse lol)scooter

OH cowboyz your in trouble now Phoebe know's about you falling off the scooter......when were you planning on moving:laugh:

well its not like it threw me off when I was doing wheelies and not respecting the awesome power of the scooter -



oh wait, yeah it was like that...............

[ynot slow]

Now THAT'S a packhorse!



Phil was onto the bike assessment today, so should know what's what real soon, fingers crossed :wait:

Can remember seeing a certain Tigger loaded a weekend or so ago,almost elephant levels of packing.:2thumbsup

Would pay to see ya cross the right fingers.:argh:

[Highlander]

Lookee what I found, maybe I should take the Honda on the Southern X?

You'd get sick of stopping for gas all the time. Your Concord would have two or three times the range wouldn't it?

[86GSXR]

Nice one Al have too catch up sometime

went too hastings today with a certain purple (bucking horse that kicked cowboyz arse lol)scooter

OH cowboyz your in trouble now Phoebe know's about you falling off the scooter......when were you planning on moving:laugh:

Good to catch ya at the Gentlemen of Leisure Club :yes:


well its not like it threw me off when I was doing wheelies and not respecting the awesome power of the scooter -



oh wait, yeah it was like that...............

Really wish I had the pic of that powerband :laugh: Old susy's never die eh!


Can remember seeing a certain Tigger loaded a weekend or so ago,almost elephant levels of packing.:2thumbsup

Would pay to see ya cross the right fingers.:argh:

Ouch! lol How much? :p

[Meanie]

Good to catch ya at the Gentlemen of Leisure Club :yes:
:p

You mean, "The meeting of the unemployable" :rofl:

[86GSXR]

Wanna join, it's highly recommended. All ya have to do is sit round, drink lattes and talk shit :laugh: Oh wait, hang on, that's the norm around here anyway :bleh: :lol:

[chanceyy]

Wanna join, it's highly recommended. All ya have to do is sit round, drink lattes and talk shit :laugh: Oh wait, hang on, that's the norm around here anyway :bleh: :lol:

:laugh: must spread rep around... :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Had another meeting at the Milson HQ of the GLC this arvo, read mags and watched East Cape vid. Very addictive this leisure business, you wanna join too :laugh:

[banditrider]

You'd get sick of stopping for gas all the time. Your Concord would have two or three times the range wouldn't it?

Not quite but generally at least another 100km (with only 3L more capacity).

[KiwiKat]

Had another meeting at the Milson HQ of the GLC this arvo, read mags and watched East Cape vid. Very addictive this leisure business, you wanna join too :laugh:

So where did you find the gentleman?:whistle:

Had the first meeting of Feilding Riders Club tonight. Record attendance.

There will be some extra rides happening over this way, (at this stage only weekend rides) developing as we get more riders. It will be interesting to watch this evolve. :rockon:

[dogsnbikes]

You mean, "The meeting of the unemployable" :rofl:

was a meeting of all the finest gentlemen:innocent:


Wanna join, it's highly recommended. All ya have to do is sit round, drink lattes and talk shit :laugh: Oh wait, hang on, that's the norm around here anyway :bleh: :lol:

yeah and we do it so well:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

Couldn't agree more old boy lol.

Picked up my brand new boots from AFC today, then popped into ANZA, assessment done, just waiting on final costings. The guys reckon it's looking expensive, goodie, goodie :drool:

[cowboyz]

Had trouble with my steering head bearings so did a deal with ANZA. Quote was for $84 for bearings and max $300 to put them in.

I took the fairings off and gave them the bike and got it back for a total bill of $196. Pretty good I thought. Havent actually had a chance to ride it since I got it back but seems to be doing the job.

[KiwiKat]

Had trouble with my steering head bearings so did a deal with ANZA. Quote was for $84 for bearings and max $300 to put them in.

I took the fairings off and gave them the bike and got it back for a total bill of $196. Pretty good I thought. Havent actually had a chance to ride it since I got it back but seems to be doing the job.

Nice savings. :drinknsinI hope the shocks are strong enough to take all that eaxtr weight you've put on not riding.

A great opportunity to paint the fairing while it's off. Maybe blue or pink.

[ynot slow]

Had trouble with my steering head bearings so did a deal with ANZA. Quote was for $84 for bearings and max $300 to put them in.

I took the fairings off and gave them the bike and got it back for a total bill of $196. Pretty good I thought. Havent actually had a chance to ride it since I got it back but seems to be doing the job.

Shit they actually got up and served you.

[banditrider]

For all the Connie fans (and I know everyone's a Connie fan).

Ipsb4U77kjI

Proves not all Connies are as slow as mine...

[yod]

For all the Connie fans (and I know everyone's a Connie fan).

Proves not all Connies are as slow as mine...

jeebus :shit:

CLEAR THE ROADS, OIL TANKER APPROACHING 250!!


seriously tho, i reckon she'd have a bit left to go

[cowboyz]

i wonder if it had a parachute out the back like they have on other aircraft..........

[banditrider]

jeebus :shit:

CLEAR THE ROADS, OIL TANKER APPROACHING 250!!


seriously tho, i reckon she'd have a bit left to go

Not much more according to other reports. Though there is a guy in the states talking turbo at the moment...


i wonder if it had a parachute out the back like they have on other aircraft..........

LHS pannier, big-arse muffler on the other side helps counteract yank of chute opening.

[Meanie]

For all the Connie fans (and I know everyone's a Connie fan).

Ipsb4U77kjI

Proves not all Connies are as slow as mine...

Yeeeehaaaa :Punk:

[Meanie]

For all the Connie fans (and I know everyone's a Connie fan).



Proves not all Connies are as slow as mine...

Yeeeehaaaa :Punk:

[yod]

Yeeeehaaaa :Punk:

ya bloody hoon!

[banditrider]

ya bloody hoon!

I think there could be a story around why Meanie repainted his bike red...

[Horse]

I think there could be a story around why Meanie repainted his bike red...

Was it to would match the $4.5million Ferrari Monza I went for a ride in around Manfeild on Thursday?

[86GSXR]

I was waiting for the wheelie, Connies don't seem the same without them now :laugh:

Excellent night out at the Yeah Right HQ last night. Wishing to avoid the great unwashed we arrived just in time to see Jordan unleashing a whole bagfull of Exponents hits, ahhh the memories :yes:

Sat out the next band and caught up with the Woodville crew and talked shit for an hour.

The Feelers put on a great show, these guys just cannot write a bad song. The crowd was good despite the weather and the atmosphere inside the Tui warehouse was A OK! Real good night :rockon:

[NZsarge]

I was waiting for the wheelie, Connies don't seem the same without them now :laugh:

Excellent night out at the Yeah Right HQ last night. Wishing to avoid the great unwashed we arrived just in time to see Jordan unleashing a whole bagfull of Exponents hits, ahhh the memories :yes:

Sat out the next band and caught up with the Woodville crew and talked shit for an hour.

The Feelers put on a great show, these guys just cannot write a bad song. The crowd was good despite the weather and the atmosphere inside the Tui warehouse was A OK! Real good night :rockon:

Sounds good dude but call me ignorant but who's the Woodville crew?

[robertydog]

Sounds good dude but call me ignorant but who's the Woodville crew?

Thats what i wanted to know too

[86GSXR]

Shit hot nite it was :yes: They are a bunch of guys and gals who ride over your side. Not sure if they're on here or not, you may remember a chick on an SV thou turning up to a FNR just before Xmas?