Manawatu Rant n Rave

[86GSXR]

Have the Daytona in the garage, needed a run :yes:

[Owl]

Have the Daytona in the garage, needed a run :yes:

Excellent! I'll be trying to get out on Friday, as it'll be 2 week since doing a ride. I just hope the weather plays ball.

[86GSXR]

I hope you can make it Al, only 3 to go now before daylight saving disappears. Weather so far is looking good!

[KiwiKat]

The last day of daylight saving is Saturday the 4th I believe. Must be party time.

[Owl]

I hope you can make it Al, only 3 to go now before daylight saving disappears. Weather so far is looking good!

:cool:Cool
Anything official on the Tiger yet? I know someone that may buy it when written off.

[86GSXR]

The last day of daylight saving is Saturday the 4th I believe. Must be party time.

I was thinking along those exact lines myself. Michelle and I may host, unless you want to? Venue TBA then :yes:


:cool:Cool
Anything official on the Tiger yet? I know someone that may buy it when written off.

Not yet Al, spoke to the guy today, the assessor should be onto it now. Won't be long in that case. I took another look at it today with the panels off, fair bit of unseen damage there eh.

[KiwiKat]

I was thinking along those exact lines myself. Michelle and I may host, unless you want to? Venue TBA then :yes:


TheMoreCentralTheBetter
:clap::banana::banana::woohoo::drinknsin:grouphug: :sunny:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

I was thinking along those exact lines myself. Michelle and I may host, unless you want to? Venue TBA then :yes:

Big party up in Aokautere would be mint! Could do a short arvo ride (weather pending), ending up in a bbq or something along those lines would be good to say goodbye to those long sunny days!!!!

[Meanie]

Bit of a shame we are starting to get horter days, nticed it on Friday night, how early it got dark. Oh well theres always some good winter riding

[86GSXR]

TheMoreCentralTheBetter
:clap::banana::banana::woohoo::drinknsin:grouphug: :sunny:


Big party up in Aokautere would be mint! Could do a short arvo ride (weather pending), ending up in a bbq or something along those lines would be good to say goodbye to those long sunny days!!!!

Righto then, a party it is! Thread coming up :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

Righto then, a party it is! Thread coming up :woohoo:

save the trees!

[Owl]

Big party up in Aokautere would be mint! Could do a short arvo ride (weather pending), ending up in a bbq or something along those lines would be good to say goodbye to those long sunny days!!!!

Fairs Rd would be better!!!:yes: That way if my walk home wasn't going well, I could curl up in a car at work.:zzzz:

[NZsarge]

The last day of daylight saving is Saturday the 4th I believe. Must be party time.
Mint idea!

Big party up in Aokautere would be mint! Could do a short arvo ride (weather pending), ending up in a bbq or something along those lines would be good to say goodbye to those long sunny days!!!!
+1 on that.

Righto then, a party it is! Thread coming up :woohoo:

Right on!

[86GSXR]

save the trees!

Godamnit! I knew I should have taken bets as to how quickly that statement would pop up, I could've paid for the bourbon :laugh:


Fairs Rd would be better!!!:yes: That way if my walk home wasn't going well, I could curl up in a car at work.:zzzz:

Sorry Al, gone for the ranch instead, much more room if the weather's unkind. There are a couple of cars on the lawn tho if that helps :beer:


Mint idea!

+1 on that.


Right on!

Sweet as :yeah: :yes:

Thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95047

[KiwiKat]

This damned motorbike riding is getting addictive. :headbang:I am starting to scrounge for good winter gear, full set of soft luggage. Might try mak{help battery died -that's better }ing the rack myself. Am trying to book off a week (no pay) in March 2010 for the Southern Cross. Had better be bloody good.

[cowboyz]

you might want to try the 4 points tour first. Same idea as the southern cross but just the north island and you have 3 weeks to do it not 1 and there are no set times for the checkpoints.

In saying that the last 2 meanie and I have done in 2 weekends and last year we even took a honda along for the ride!

Slice of Mint.

[KiwiKat]

you might want to try the 4 points tour first. Same idea as the southern cross but just the north island and you have 3 weeks to do it not 1 and there are no set times for the checkpoints.

In saying that the last 2 meanie and I have done in 2 weekends and last year we even took a honda along for the ride!

Slice of Mint.

:eek:No - not a Honda
Diaried. :niceone: Done.

[Owl]

Sorry Al, gone for the ranch instead, much more room if the weather's unkind. There are a couple of cars on the lawn tho if that helps :beer:

No worries Al!:laugh: I'm a bit soft on the drinking these days, as 4 handles is about my limit.:o

[cowboyz]

No worries Al!:laugh: I'm a bit soft on the drinking these days, as 4 handles is about my limit.:o

is the handle connected to a keg?

[Owl]

is the handle connected to a keg?

No:innocent:

[banditrider]

Oh well theres always some good winter riding

Hell yes! This ride http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/06/winter-waioeka-wanderings.html was awesome. I want to do a repeat!


TAm trying to book off a week (no pay) in March 2010 for the Southern Cross. Had better be bloody good.

No Southern cross in 2010. You'll have to wait for 2011 or do the 10,000km in 10 days ride instead...

[Foxzee]

Hey Zak and Wannabiker are keen to join da party....

[KiwiKat]

Hey Zak and Wannabiker are keen to join da party....

A real bike racer. :laugh: I gather it's been a successful season. Nice pics.
JW Racing (www.jarrod12.solobike.net.nz)

[86GSXR]

Right. Off to get these pins removed. Wish me luck :pinch:

[ynot slow]

LUCK soon to be yelling farrrk as they come out.

[chanceyy]

Hey Zak and Wannabiker are keen to join da party....

hey ya Dee .. which party do you guys wanna join :lol:


Right. Off to get these pins removed. Wish me luck :pinch:


good luck Al, all part of the healing process .. be good to have your hand back huh :whistle:

hmm doesn't the ring go on the right hand? :devil2:

[86GSXR]

I believe it does :laugh: Just had a lovely lunch in George St, and wow, no :baby:

Look, no pins! Hurt like fuck but didn't last long. And yep, the old rusty plier trick :shit: The doctor says do whatever I like with it now :2thumbsup

So, I got a rego for a big gold bike :)

[chanceyy]

I believe it does :laugh: Just had a lovely lunch in George St, and wow, no :baby:

Look, no pins! Hurt like fuck but didn't last long. And yep, the old rusty plier trick :shit: The doctor says do whatever I like with it now :2thumbsup

So, I got a rego for a big gold bike :)

hmm ewwwwwww someone forgot to shave :whistle: .. seriously looks so much better .. :devil2:

[Maha]

I believe it does :laugh: Just had a lovely lunch in George St, and wow, no :baby:

Look, no pins! Hurt like fuck but didn't last long. And yep, the old rusty plier trick :shit: The doctor says do whatever I like with it now :2thumbsup

So, I got a rego for a big gold bike :)


Um????.....what the fuck is that??

My first thought was....'thats a weird shape for an apendage'??

[KiwiKat]

hmm ewwwwwww someone forgot to shave :whistle: .. seriously looks so much better .. :devil2:

You shouldn't be looking down there!:confused:

[chanceyy]

You shouldn't be looking down there!:confused:

where is that exactly kittykat ??

[KiwiKat]

It's a conspiracy. Take precautions. Tsunami googles on.

[NZsarge]

Um????.....what the fuck is that??

My first thought was....'thats a weird shape for an apendage'??
See below mate, is it just me or is your mind always in the gutter? :bleh: :msn-wink::laugh:



Look, no pins! Hurt like fuck but didn't last long. And yep, the old rusty plier trick :shit: The doctor says do whatever I like with it now :2thumbsup

So, I got a rego for a big gold bike :)

Sweet dude, looked to be the hand was holding up ok tonight, you got any plans tomorrow?

[ynot slow]

Well at least the pins are out,pain in the mind lol,obviously the rest of hand is fixing along nicely as well,cool.:headbang:

[86GSXR]

hmm ewwwwwww someone forgot to shave :whistle: .. seriously looks so much better .. :devil2:

It's getting there, still a ways to go :doctor:


Um????.....what the fuck is that??

My first thought was....'thats a weird shape for an apendage'??

It had been distorted by a big surgeon yanking the crap out of it with a pair of pliers, complete with rust lol. It used to be a perfect specimen before that tho :whistle:


You shouldn't be looking down there!


where is that exactly kittykat ??

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




Sweet dude, looked to be the hand was holding up ok tonight, you got any plans tomorrow?

Thinking of heading to Manfeild to watch some racing at the Mother's day meet. If I was fit, the Daytona would be out there - shite. What you up to, coming over? PM sent.


Well at least the pins are out,pain in the mind lol,obviously the rest of hand is fixing along nicely as well,cool.:headbang:

Yep, she's coming along nicely :yes: Still a lot of pain, and the ribs and shoulder still make a lot of noise :shit: and it'll be a long time before I'm back up to speed. There's been a lot of things knocked out of place all over really, chest, legs, arms etc. These are really early days, ah well.

[Maha]

It had been distorted by a big surgeon yanking the crap out of it with a pair of pliers, complete with rust lol. It used to be a perfect specimen before that tho :whistle:



Apologies Al, it wasn't till last night that I figured out what part of the bod it was, I was sure it was the hand and it looked like you had lost your thumb, but Anne pointed out the angle thing and it all became clear.

[chanceyy]

It's getting there, still a ways to go :doctor:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yep, she's coming along nicely :yes: Still a lot of pain, and the ribs and shoulder still make a lot of noise :shit: and it'll be a long time before I'm back up to speed. There's been a lot of things knocked out of place all over really, chest, legs, arms etc. These are really early days, ah well.

you just want some more nursing ..:laugh:

so pillion ride on monday then ?? :eek:

[slydesigns]

your all mad.

So, your pins rusted?Mine were Titanium and barely even dulled? I still have all my old ones in little specimen jars, got about 8 Titanium pins now, its an odd hobby collecting them but hey, each to there own.

Bikes looking pretty now the first phase graphics are taking shape.


So, whats everyone named their bikes? Random thought but I'm making up a few logos for stockcars, bikes and helmets today and it popped into my head.

Mines Eleanor as shes become a real bitch and the bain of my existence but i love her same as when shes good shes REAL GOOD.

Maria's toy CBF is Isabella

Sarahs is Skipy

My old one was the JadedBlade

Bones rides Betsy

anyone else odd like us?

[86GSXR]

Apologies Al, it wasn't till last night that I figured out what part of the bod it was, I was sure it was the hand and it looked like you had lost your thumb, but Anne pointed out the angle thing and it all became clear.

No worries Mark, I was a bit :gob: myself when I saw it too. It was a bit awkward trying to get a pic at that angle, but I needed to do something to distract myself from the PAIN :shit:


you just want some more nursing ..:laugh:

so pillion ride on monday then ?? :eek:

Hmmmmm, I should be OK to get to the hidden valley on the golden one :second:



your all mad.

So, your pins rusted?Mine were Titanium and barely even dulled? I still have all my old ones in little specimen jars, got about 8 Titanium pins now, its an odd hobby collecting them but hey, each to there own.

Bikes looking pretty now the first phase graphics are taking shape.


So, whats everyone named their bikes? Random thought but I'm making up a few logos for stockcars, bikes and helmets today and it popped into my head.

Mines Eleanor as shes become a real bitch and the bain of my existence but i love her same as when shes good shes REAL GOOD.

Maria's toy CBF is Isabella

Sarahs is Skipy

My old one was the JadedBlade

Bones rides Betsy

anyone else odd like us?

The pins are just fine, it was the pliers that were rusty :blink: I've got the pins at home now too, shame he cut the sharp ends off tho, citing OSH regs.

Hmmmm, I've had a few names for the bikes. Must choose.

[Owl]

So, your pins rusted?

Think Al means the pliers?


Bikes looking pretty now the first phase graphics are taking shape.

It begins:crybaby:


So, whats everyone named their bikes? Anyone else odd like us?

Chanceyy BB Black Bandit, Black Beauty, Bossy Bytch, other???:whistle:

I don't do names, but "Norman" would have to be the best name I've heard so far.:yes:

[Owl]

Oh, timing Al!:laugh:

[chanceyy]

No worries Mark, I was a bit :gob: myself when I saw it too. It was a bit awkward trying to get a pic at that angle, but I needed to do something to distract myself from the PAIN :shit:



Hmmmmm, I should be OK to get to the hidden valley on the golden one :second:



Now come on darlin can not be as much pain as on the day ...

sweet .. :niceone: will catch you later ..

you know working on such a nice day sux arse .. :angry:

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy BB Black Bandit, Black Beauty, Bossy Bytch, other???:whistle:

I don't do names, but "Norman" would have to be the best name I've heard so far.:yes:

the ole RZ was Betsy as well .. Betsy the slapper :rofl:

[86GSXR]

Oh, timing Al!:laugh:

Great minds eh :yes:


Now come on darlin can not be as much pain as on the day ...

sweet .. :niceone: will catch you later ..

you know working on such a nice day sux arse .. :angry:

Actually, on the day I had lot's of morphine, mmmmmmmmm :drool:

Work? What's that, haven't done that for awhile, which just goes to prove my theory that it's an unnatural condition :laugh:

[cowboyz]

I don't do names, but "Norman" would have to be the best name I've heard so far.:yes:

agreed, I have tried naming my bikes in the past and it just doesnt stick.

I refer to the 9 and 'the 9' but that is more of a discription rather than a name.

Norman is the best named bike ever. I dont know how it got its name but it fits so nicely!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

I don't do names, but "Norman" would have to be the best name I've heard so far.:yes:


Norman the morman, only goes out on weekends!!:msn-wink:
Did tonight, went through the gorge over ballance and through the track!! Awesome!!
Weather pending will be going to Napier tomorrow too! Woohoo!!

[dogsnbikes]

norman has new parts to be inserted

so some minor surgry coming up so will be intouch Mrs C

[cowboyz]

norman got a new rego yesterday so being the most legal bike in the shed.............

[Mrs Cowboyz]

norman has new parts to be inserted

so some minor surgry coming up so will be intouch Mrs C

Cool he is being spoilt with birthday gifts!! Just let us know when!!

[dogsnbikes]

Cool he is being spoilt with birthday gifts!! Just let us know when!!

that he is will give him a bigger fuel flow :laugh:

[Owl]

Norman the morman, only goes out on weekends!!:msn-wink:
Did tonight, went through the gorge over ballance and through the track!! Awesome!!
Weather pending will be going to Napier tomorrow too! Woohoo!!

On ya Mrs C!

I'm still thinking about Napier and I'll wait and see how the weather's looking in the morn!..........:sunny:

[Owl]

Norman is the best named bike ever. I dont know how it got its name but it fits so nicely!

Only name thats ever made me laugh! Usually I just shake my head.:no:

Plenty of good male names out there, so why isn't anyone using them?

Derek, Clive, Duncan, Virgil, Rupert, Gordon etc. Endless!:yes:

[Foxzee]

hey ya Dee .. which party do you guys wanna join :lol:

The one we are organising at yours babe.......ummm wot day suits u???

[chanceyy]

The one we are organising at yours babe.......ummm wot day suits u???

:laugh: had a bit of an impromptu social gathering here tonite :yes:

there is a BBQ coming up in two weeks time .. :blip: ..

[NZsarge]

One for the Concours rider's among us, just saw on the MCN site where Kawasaki might have a infared heat signature display on the next Concours, if you're interested best go have a look see for ya self rather than me farkin' up the explanation of it, bottom line is early warning system for night riding as the bike can pick up and display any significant sources of heat (people, vehicles, livestock...) up to around 300 metres away ie: further then headlights can reach.
Mercedes Benz has had the tech for a while, kudos to Kawasaki for picking it up on the motorcycling front.

[cowboyz]

One for the Concours rider's among us, just saw on the MCN site where Kawasaki might have a infared heat signature display on the next Concours, if you're interested best go have a look see for ya self rather than me farkin' up the explanation of it, bottom line is early warning system for night riding as the bike can pick up and display any significant sources of heat (people, vehicles, livestock...) up to around 300 metres away ie: further then headlights can reach.
Mercedes Benz has had the tech for a while, kudos to Kawasaki for picking it up on the motorcycling front.

that is awesome. riding by the force. seems appropriate for the battlestar......


Seriously, it is awesome technology and a good move forward.

[NZsarge]

that is awesome. riding by the force. seems appropriate for the battlestar......


Seriously, it is awesome technology and a good move forward.

Yeah I reckon, would be a big asset to riders doing big rallies where night riding is required etc..

[86GSXR]

Excellent idea that, would be real useful on unlit country roads at night!

Norman for President :shutup:

[banditrider]

Stuffed if I can find the article...I'll just have to stick to old fashioned riding by braille...

[cowboyz]

having trouble finding it myself. I could do with a kit like that for the 9

[slydesigns]

so, is this a step in the right direction toward fitting the battlestar Concours with a couple of flight decks and some fighters on CAP? Its definitely got the space...

Or is the intent more toward an AWACS system?

[slydesigns]

As I'm considering pillioning a little more, have you guys and girls seen this product and do you have an opinion on it?

[NZsarge]

As I'm considering pillioning a little more, have you guys and girls seen this product and do you have an opinion on it?

Nope, ai'nt seen that one before, does the chrome bracket go around the rider's neck for the pillion to hang onto? :laugh:

[cowboyz]

it goes round the riders waist. Its like a weight loss program but works faster.

[NZsarge]

it goes round the riders waist. Its like a weight loss program but works faster.

Oh shit! Just what i've been looking for then! Knowing my luck it does'nt come in my size...:rolleyes:

[Owl]

There’s a nasty wee accident on Napier Rd, near James Line. It looks like a car has lost it and parked sideways into a lamppost.:Police::Police:

[NZsarge]

There’s a nasty wee accident on Napier Rd, near James Line. It looks like a car has lost it and parked sideways into a lamppost.:Police::Police:

Yeah so Bonez was just saying in the weekend rides thread, does'nt sound too mint!

[KiwiKat]

As I'm considering pillioning a little more, have you guys and girls seen this product and do you have an opinion on it?

Interesting looking nut cracker but what's wrong with just using the hands.:love:


There’s a nasty wee accident on Napier Rd, near James Line. It looks like a car has lost it and parked sideways into a lamppost.:Police::Police:

Seems to be developing as a bad stretch of road. Was the car heading Nth or Sth. Strange that it's been there so long - sure it's not an exercise.

Are any of you guys looking at coming over to Murray's Wednesday?
Feilding Riders Club Feilding Riders Club (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1993084#post1993084)

[chanceyy]

As I'm considering pillioning a little more, have you guys and girls seen this product and do you have an opinion on it?

only seen this on Brian Bernards bike when he was giving pillion rides around manfeild gave the riders opportunity to hang on to the bars rather than push his testicles into the tank :D

[slydesigns]

And THAT dear Chanceyy is PRECISELY the reason I'd consider using a set. I like my nuts on the outside not mashed up or pushed back inside.
Seriously though, it would give me piece of mind that the pillion has somewhere solid to grasp thats not my stainless steel waist and thus, not get distracted practicing braille as seems to have been the case with 2 of the 3 I've pillioned.
Having someone on the back you like takes away your focus AND the bike doesn't respond the same when I'm being pushed and pulled around in the seat. These things bolted to the tank filler would give the pillion something more solid to hold onto and make them flow with the bike more.

Wouldn't it?

[Timaa]

good idea, and i dare say your rite sly, also gives you somwhere to rest your legs on those long straights while you lean back and have a (ginga) beer.

[NZsarge]

These things bolted to the tank filler would give the pillion something more solid to hold onto and make them flow with the bike more.

Wouldn't it?

Yeah quite possibly I guess but I myself, personally would'nt be bolting that to my filler cap. Get a ventura set up with the optional grab rail, not to mention all the other options that then give you for luggage should you so desire.

[86GSXR]

I seem to recall that Sport Rider magazine had something reasonable to say about them insofar as rider manouverability was concerned.

Bear in mind though, that in the event of a rear ender, your nuts may actually be worse off :thud:

[86GSXR]

Just heard a couple that made me laugh :laugh:


A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day.

One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer.

As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, 'You know what? 'You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side.

When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side... You know what?'

'What dear?' she gently asked, smiling as her heart filled with warmth.

'I think you're bad luck... Get the fuck away from me'



A cruise on the Pacific goes all wrong, the ship sinks, and there are only 3 Survivors; Damian, Darren and Deirdre.

They manage to swim to a small island and they lived there for a couple of years, doing what's natural for men and women to do.

After several years of casual s*x, all the time, Deirdre felt absolutely horrible about what she was doing.

She felt having s*x with both Damian and Darren was so bad that she killed herself.

It was tragic but Damian and Darren managed to get through it and, after a while, nature once more took its inevitable course.

Well, a couple more years went by, and Damian and Darren began to feel absolutely horrible about what they were doing.

So they buried Deirdre.

[chanceyy]

And THAT dear Chanceyy is PRECISELY the reason I'd consider using a set. I like my nuts on the outside not mashed up or pushed back inside.
Seriously though, it would give me piece of mind that the pillion has somewhere solid to grasp thats not my stainless steel waist and thus, not get distracted practicing braille as seems to have been the case with 2 of the 3 I've pillioned.
Having someone on the back you like takes away your focus AND the bike doesn't respond the same when I'm being pushed and pulled around in the seat. These things bolted to the tank filler would give the pillion something more solid to hold onto and make them flow with the bike more.

Wouldn't it?

from what I seen on that race bike you would need a pillion with quite long arms, as they will be laying on your back to reach the bars .. grab rail behind will be easier to hold on to & stop them pushing into you. guess its a bit harder when they are sitting like a grasshopper perched on the back .. on BB the more sitting postition means you rarely have to hold on ...

[robertydog]

only seen this on Brian Bernards bike when he was giving pillion rides around manfeild gave the riders opportunity to hang on to the bars rather than push his testicles into the tank :D

Just for you

[yod]

Yeah quite possibly I guess but I myself, personally would'nt be bolting that to my filler cap. Get a ventura set up with the optional grab rail, not to mention all the other options that then give you for luggage should you so desire.

yeah I don't know if I'd want that sort of (potential) stress going onto the top of the tank...I doubt it's really designed for it

[NZsarge]

yeah I don't know if I'd want that sort of (potential) stress going onto the top of the tank...I doubt it's really designed for it

Imagine the stress going on it in an emergency braking (or acceleration :whistle:) maneuver..

[slydesigns]

hmmm which brings us back to plan A - as the gods of Hinkley always intended... take the damn rear seat off.

[Owl]

hmmm which brings us back to plan A - as the gods of Hinkley always intended... take the damn rear seat off.

Don't forget the footpegs!:msn-wink:

[slydesigns]

Don't forget the footpegs!:msn-wink:

Thats a given.

[86GSXR]

Very busy day at the GLC today. Met the Duck01, Chanceyy, and Mr and Mrs Ynot for coffee and Tiger talk, then Chanceyy and I had a most enjoyable scoot over to the Hidden Valley for lunch with Mr and Mrs Sugilite. Real pleasant ride and catch up that :yes:

Got myself that whisper kit, much warmer and quieter!

Met a bunch of visiting Indonesian harley Riders at ANZA, seems one of them had burnt out the clutch on a 10K machine. They had a support bus along for the trip, maybe he'd tried to tow it?

[chanceyy]

Very busy day at the GLC today. Met the Duck01, Chanceyy, and Mr and Mrs Ynot for coffee and Tiger talk, then Chanceyy and I had a most enjoyable scoot over to the Hidden Valley for lunch with Mr and Mrs Sugilite. Real pleasant ride and catch up that :yes:

Got myself that whisper kit, much warmer and quieter!

Met a bunch of visiting Indonesian harley Riders at ANZA, seems one of them had burnt out the clutch on a 10K machine. They had a support bus along for the trip, maybe he'd tried to tow it?

twas a great ride .. for sure thought it was gonna be wet when we headed over the other side but was great to see dry roads .. the rain seemed to be everywhere but where we were until coming home .. but a few mins & rode right through it :sweatdrop:

damn nice Spagetti Sugi .. we will keep you on as masterchef :clap:

good news on the whisper kit :yes:

hmm did they have red/white flags or ribbons on their bikes .. cause about 20 odd went past home late this aft

[86GSXR]

That'll be them. Didn't notice any flags but then, they were in Cuba and had all the gear. Tee shirts, jeans, chaps, thin jackets, and looked bloody freezing to me. Mind you, the bus was farkin HUGE and no doubt had a heater :scooter:

[chanceyy]

That'll be them. Didn't notice any flags but then, they were in Cuba and had all the gear. Tee shirts, jeans, chaps, thin jackets, and looked bloody freezing to me. Mind you, the bus was farkin HUGE and no doubt had a heater :scooter:

ahhh well missed the bus, but could not miss the bikes ... even over the noise of the lawnmower :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Some interesting and hopefully helpful stuff here: www.onthethrottle.com

[ynot slow]

Got myself that whisper kit, much warmer and quieter!

Met a bunch of visiting Indonesian harley Riders at ANZA, seems one of them had burnt out the clutch on a 10K machine. They had a support bus along for the trip, maybe he'd tried to tow it?

What can't hear ya,take the whisper kit off.

Did they go passed a farmer feeding out and thought they try it with their harley tractors?

[slydesigns]

Well the first of the parts showed up tonight, HID install begins.

now IF I GET it right and the bike doesnt burn to ashes, I'll have the brightest headlamps in my garage. Shame its a static bike still...

[slydesigns]

ok...HID's are in. Just reading on the Triumph675.net site about a delay relay for them so they are off when the bike starts = less current draw on the battery while its cranking... hmmm next mod I think.

Anyhow, here are some pics of the results

First and second pics are with a stock hibeam, the yellow one, and the HID low beam

[slydesigns]

and the results, first just low beam then both beams and the Ballasts

[cowboyz]

nice..............

[slydesigns]

Its a miracle I tell ya ... I CAN SEE! Thank you baby Jesus!!

So now I have headlamps beams atleast as fast as the bike.

[chanceyy]

Its a miracle I tell ya ... I CAN SEE! Thank you baby Jesus!!

So now I have headlamps beams atleast as fast as the bike.

Seeing is good :lol: .. quite a bit of difference between the two ..

[Owl]

So now I have headlamps beams atleast as fast as the bike.

Hmmmm, I could outride my headlights on a fookin bicycle.:crybaby:

Those do look good Sly!:yes:

[banditrider]

and the results, first just low beam then both beams and the Ballasts

May need to have a chat sometime...let there be light I say!

[Meanie]

So, the southern Cross :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:, thats all i have to say about that!!!

[banditrider]

Ya ready yet?

[NZsarge]

So, the southern Cross :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::Punk::Pun k::Punk::Punk:, thats all i have to say about that!!!

Promise? :laugh:

[Owl]

Promise? :laugh:

Yeah right!

Buller gorge, Buller gorge, Buller gorge.:laugh:

[86GSXR]

Greetings from Wellie :yes: Joined Meanie and Monie for a quiet pootle partway on their next stage of the SC :niceone: Thought I'd pop in and see Mum. Lot's of lucky bugger bikers on the road on the way down :drool:

Popped into WMC and picked up a breathguard for my helmet, seems to work a treat :scooter:

[chanceyy]

yeah just came back from a course in wellywood .. & passing a ton of bikes heading down (lucky buggers ) ..

[slydesigns]

Maria was there today apparently blown away by the city and the number of bikes about, in particular a Hornet...WTF? No accounting for taste!

[86GSXR]

There sure were a lot of bikes in town. I sat on the balcony and watched the boat go out, carrying the lad's and laddess's to the southern road of freedom. Bit of a list to port tho due to loading both Concours's on the same side :doh:

Lovely wee pootle back up the line, got very good economy today :yes:

[Owl]

Picking up a new Suzuki tonight! Might fly by Ashhurst, but won't be stopping.:bye:

:rofl:
New Suzuki

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Suzuki/Swift/auction-210038151.htm

[KiwiKat]

Keep the Cool racing stripes.

[oscarnz]

i will show up and ride till darkish. Dont feel like an epic journey in the middle of the night. Might just go up V hill and then back V hill for a blat.

c ya at 6ish.

PS. Happy birthday Oscarnz. will there be pie?

Thanks cowboyz, sorry no pie tonight.

[Owl]

Keep the Cool racing stripes.

Will do!:laugh:

[oscarnz]

Will do!:laugh:

They are smart looking cars, was tempted to trade the Toyota echo in on a Swift.

[cowboyz]

at least then it will LOOOK fast....


Now I say this as a friend..... really I do.....

WTF are you thinking?????

PLEASE tell me this is your wifes car or you are definitely going to have to sell the triumph and buy a honda......

[cowboyz]

Thanks cowboyz, lots of pie tonight.

Cheers....................

[Owl]

at least then it will LOOOK fast....


Now I say this as a friend..... really I do.....

WTF are you thinking?????

PLEASE tell me this is your wifes car or you are definitely going to have to sell the triumph and buy a honda......

I would agree with all that!!!!

Yes, it is Tracy's replacement for the car I killed!

You really think I would choose to buy a Suzuki?:shit:

[cowboyz]

jezzzzzz had me worried there for a minute.......

To be a little serious for a bit.

I have driven one and they are surprisingly snappy. And roomy for a little shopping cart. Just not real good on the mans ego driving through town with elbow out the window.......

[KiwiKat]

Off topic. But A very safe car. Designed to protect occupants. Car will be poked after a crash though.

[Elysium]

Funny enough while everyone is talking cars, I sold mine today to a car dealer less then 1hr after putting it on Trademe. I might have some cash now so I might look at doing a Trade in for my bike for either a VTR or SV.

[banditrider]

There sure were a lot of bikes in town. I sat on the balcony and watched the boat go out, carrying the lad's and laddess's to the southern road of freedom. Bit of a list to port tho due to loading both Concours's on the same side :doh:

Lovely wee pootle back up the line, got very good economy today :yes:

Got across Safe and sound - they had all the triumph riders stand on the opposite side to balance things out. :bleh:

[slydesigns]

what? there were 100 triumph riders on board?

[KiwiKat]

An eventful couple of days. Dad's birthday :banana:and he was told :doctor:he has got the big C again,:beer::( Daughter #'1 came second in the 'Best dressed under 25 at the races :clap::banana::2thumbsup(her own creations) and daughter #2 (17) paid the deposit for her airfares to Germany :hug:in July... and life goes on.

[Owl]

what? there were 100 triumph riders on board?

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[KiwiKat]

Picking up a new Suzuki tonight! Might fly by Ashhurst, but won't be stopping.:bye:

:rofl:
New Suzuki

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Suzuki/Swift/auction-210038151.htm

Striped Tomato seen heading through Bunnythorpe 12:20 today.:eek: Believed escaped from Turners and Growers. Other motorists have been advised to avert their eyes. Stripes are contagious. (Nice Wheels:2thumbsup)

[banditrider]

what? there were 100 triumph riders on board?

Nope, just a couple but they were carrying large lattes...

[Meanie]

Nope, just a couple but they were carrying large lattes...

And sporting huge egos :bleh:

[86GSXR]

Of course. They were Triumph riders - duhhh :rolleyes: Welcome back youse fella's :p

[Meanie]

Of course. They were Triumph riders -duhhh :rolleyes: Welcome back youse fella's :p

Why thank you, now all we need is a 500km friday night ride to finish the week off

[ynot slow]

Why thank you, now all we need is a 500km friday night ride to finish the week off

Walk in the park for you guys.

[Owl]

Striped Tomato seen heading through Bunnythorpe 12:20 today.:eek: Believed escaped from Turners and Growers. Other motorists have been advised to avert their eyes. Stripes are contagious. (Nice Wheels:2thumbsup)

:laugh:

That would be the one!:yes:

[chanceyy]

Welcome back youse fella's :p

won't be long til we say that you & Mo huh .. how many more sleeps til your romantic getaway down south :devil2:

[86GSXR]

We'll be on the road this time next week :woohoo:

Getting the 3 am boat (no dog's at that time of the morning) then spending an hour or two in Picton getting the feel, down the Wairau Valley to Saint Arnaud, Murch, BULLER GORGE, Greymouth and Arthurs Pass.

Then down to Dunners via the inland route, Bluff via the Catlins. Manapouri, Te Anau, Homer Tunnel, and Milford.

Double back to swamp Queenstown, Wanaka, Haast, West Coast, BULLER GORGE, Nelson.

May get to see Mo's sis over the Takaka Hill if she's lucky lol.

Then back via the Sounds!

Can't wait, this'll be the best SI trip ever :first:

[chanceyy]

Can't wait, this'll be the best SI trip ever :first:

thats cause your in great company :clap: .. hmm you know there is gold in them hills down there :scratch: .. sure there are some really nice jewellers too :yes:

[banditrider]

Why thank you, now all we need is a 500km friday night ride to finish the week off

Now you're talking!


We'll be on the road this time next week :woohoo:

Getting the 3 am boat (no dog's at that time of the morning) then spending an hour or two in Picton getting the feel, down the Wairau Valley to Saint Arnaud, Murch, BULLER GORGE, Greymouth and Arthurs Pass.

Then down to Dunners via the inland route, Bluff via the Catlins. Manapouri, Te Anau, Homer Tunnel, and Milford.

Double back to swamp Queenstown, Wanaka, Haast, West Coast, BULLER GORGE, Nelson.

May get to see Mo's sis over the Takaka Hill if she's lucky lol.

Then back via the Sounds!

Can't wait, this'll be the 2nd best SI trip ever :first:

[86GSXR]

thats cause your in great company :clap: .. hmm you know there is gold in them hills down there :scratch: .. sure there are some really nice jewellers too :yes:

I had heard that :laugh: And yes, the company will be most scintilating :hug:


:p

[ynot slow]

And yes, the company will be most scintilating :hug:

Not referring to the view from you looking in the mirrors either.:argh:

[Pegasus]

Striped Tomato seen heading through Bunnythorpe 12:20 today.:eek: Believed escaped from Turners and Growers. Other motorists have been advised to avert their eyes. Stripes are contagious. (Nice Wheels:2thumbsup)

Hey that is Lil Flik you are picking on. :lol:

More Importantly how fast was I going when you saw me? Not that I would ever break the speed limit of course :rofl:

100 in the car & 70 on the bike for me (for now anyway) :headbang:

I was in a bit of a rush though to get home & pick up the two wheeled Suzuki.

[chanceyy]

Hey that is Lil Flik you are picking on. :lol:

More Importantly how fast was I going when you saw me? Not that I would ever break the speed limit of course :rofl:

100 in the car & 70 on the bike for me (for now anyway) :headbang:

I was in a bit of a rush though to get home & pick up the two wheeled Suzuki.

:scratch: now if I remember correctly I do believe you may have mentioned that you "could have" been going slightly faster than the speed limit .. esp since coffee was waiting at cuba :lol:

[Pegasus]

:scratch: now if I remember correctly I do believe you may have mentioned that you "could have" been going slightly faster than the speed limit .. esp since coffee was waiting at cuba :lol:

Maybe a little, but I doubt it :innocent:

I did need to find out what she can do though :shifty:

[Monamie]

I had heard that :laugh: And yes, the company will be most scintilating :hug:


I am still not carrying the tent:rolleyes:

But yes I am really looking forward to it as it will be my first trip away with my bike....and I have no idea where most of those places are:baby:
I hope you don't lead me astray:oi-grr: and in the true Ashhurst fashion...get us lost!!:dodge:

[86GSXR]

I hope that tent is warm :sunny: My sleeping bag sure is tho :innocent:

You will soooo love the Southern Isle, it's another world. Especially where we're going :ride:

Shouldn't get lost cause I have the map :calm: :whistle:

[banditrider]

Hurray for Urals: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/04/03/hand-painted-ural-tourist-in-the-gzhel-style/

[banditrider]

Amazing: http://pnwriders.com/general-discussion/27979-74-year-old-great-grandma-wins-bmw-motorcycle-mileage-contest.html

[cowboyz]

holy crap batman. that is serial!

[banditrider]

It's only a thou but...

hKHrObHWVIA

[cowboyz]

think of the children!

[banditrider]

Yeah, they'd love it!

[Meanie]

Awesome.................

[banditrider]

Your turn - I'll bring the camera.

[Meanie]

Your turn - I'll bring the camera.

A connie doing a twelve oclocker wont be a pretty picture, so ill have to pass unless you wanna loan me yours :rofl:

[banditrider]

Red would look better (and be faster)

[Meanie]

Red would look better (and be faster)

Ok then ill give it a go on your Honda

[banditrider]

You're as bad as Cowboyz - lusting after my little red bike!

[cowboyz]

Your turn - I'll bring the camera.


Ill bring the duct tape...........



You're as bad as Cowboyz - lusting after my little red bike!

lusting............ hmmmmmmmmm.

Moving on. Just uploading more pics to my album with the bike with its new lights on.

[banditrider]

They're not green! Did you end up going brand spankers?

[cowboyz]

nope. actually ynot slow put me onto a trademe advert which turned out to be a guy I know in hawkes bay.

Headlight *appears* brand new. Not a mark on it. Came off a crashed bike thats done 30000k (for a 98 shows you never owned it)
Got it for $100. Damn fine deal.

FMS

[banditrider]

Sweet: http://rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=8

[cowboyz]

yep. thats the plan. all in action. Have you entered yet?

[banditrider]

Nope but will be very soon. Have got my leave booked...

[cowboyz]

is it possible to book close (or joint) leave times? It is 6min intervals isnt it?

[banditrider]

They are pretty flexible. Tend to be bunches of around 10 let go at one time and you'll be assigned a time based on when your entry is received but if you talk to Lee he'll let you go with your mates (if any of them are dumb enough to enter) ;-)

[cowboyz]

so if I talk nicely they will let me off 6 hrs before you so I can have a few smoke stops and ride with you

[banditrider]

If you ride a small scooter or a 50 then maybe they'll let you start a couple of hours earlier but you'll still only get 24 hours. Stops are every 300km or at checkpoints only...

[yod]

:yawn:

what'd I miss?

[cowboyz]

same shit, different day.

[cowboyz]

If you ride a small scooter or a 50 then maybe they'll let you start a couple of hours earlier but you'll still only get 24 hours. Stops are every 300km or at checkpoints only...

oh man. . . settle down. smoke breaks are not counted as stopping..........

[yod]

thought so

i'll check back in another month or so then....

[banditrider]

:yawn:

what'd I miss?

A nice little pootle - talk to Meanie.


oh man. . . settle down. smoke breaks are not counted as stopping..........

A dude on an R6 pulled up next to us just north of Cheviot puffing away as he rode. You'd better start practising - great way to find any fuel leaks too I'd say.

[Meanie]

:yawn:

what'd I miss?

As Bandit Rider mentioned just
The Southern Cross

[86GSXR]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too :yes:

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

[chanceyy]

woo hooo sexy in black (not as sexy as mo though :laugh: )

yippeeee she is in time for the "trip" .. :wari: so who is taking the tent :scratch:

really glad its all sorted in time Al, another lot of good news huh :blip:

[yod]

As Bandit Rider mentioned just
The Southern Cross

looked like a good 'un too! FMS



110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

mint

i somehow ended up on the saddle road on the way home from work this morning, not entirely sure how it happened but it was all good

[KiwiKat]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too :yes:

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

Great stuff, bike looks good. Plates are hot.:eek: 2009 model?

Try to stay on this one and enjoy the SI.

[Owl]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

Mint Al:2thumbsup

:banana:

[86GSXR]

woo hooo sexy in black (not as sexy as mo though )

yippeeee she is in time for the "trip" so who is taking the tent

really glad its all sorted in time Al, another lot of good news huh

Definitely not as sexy, but not bad all the same :yes: Tent carrying is yet to be sorted, hell this is a spontaneous trip lol. More very good news, great how life improves eh :sunny:


looked like a good 'un too! FMS



mint

i somehow ended up on the saddle road on the way home from work this morning, not entirely sure how it happened but it was all good

Cheers big guy and CONGRATULATIONS :woohoo:

The saddle road can be most alluring really can't it :D


Great stuff, bike looks good. Plates are hot 2009 model?

Try to stay on this one and enjoy the SI.

I'll be doing my utmost to keep er rubber side up alright. The bike is great, need to do 700 kms by Thursday, should be right :ride: That's a dealer plate, it all just happened so quickly following a flurry of phone calls this morning the real plate has yet to arrive :soon:


Mint Al:2thumbsup

:banana:

Very mint Al :yes: I'm getting quite fond of the black already, and the small amount of time I spent with her in daylight (picked up at 5.30) revealed a lovely blue sheen underneath. Looking forward to tomorrow, but she won't be so clean then :cool:

[86GSXR]

Right. I'm off to run in a Tiger. Most likely route will be Wanga's, Para's, Feilds Track, National Park, Turangi. Check the bach and a spot of lunch then down the middle Waiouru, Taihape, Vinegar Hill.

[chanceyy]

OMG :gob: you must have new bike excitement .. its before 7am and your outta bed .. wonders will never cease :laugh:

[banditrider]

Great to see you're back on a Tigger Al. Getting luggage again?

[KiwiKat]

Great to see you're back on a Tigger Al. Getting luggage again?

Tigger stripes. Oh Yeah. See Simon.:woohoo: Don't forget the Yellow Pooh Bear.

[Owl]

Right. I'm off to run in a Tiger.

Lucky bugger!:oi-grr: I'll just be at work dripping sweat in my nylon overalls (with hoodie) and in the stinking hot oven.:crybaby:

[chanceyy]

Lucky bugger!:oi-grr: I'll just be at work dripping sweat in my nylon overalls (with hoodie) and in the stinking hot oven.:crybaby:

work is such an inconvenince huh :yes:

[Owl]

work is such an inconvenince huh :yes:

You know it! I've got a chopper tank and rear guard to do first up:sick:. Gimme a car any day!:yes:

[86GSXR]

OMG :gob: you must have new bike excitement .. its before 7am and your outta bed .. wonders will never cease :laugh:

I'm up early every day I'm not in hospital darling :lol:


Great to see you're back on a Tigger Al. Getting luggage again?

Cheers Andrew :yes: I still have the topbox and one pannier so I'll keep an eye on TM for the other. No, the deal didn't include luggage this time damn it!


Tigger stripes. Oh Yeah. See Simon.:woohoo: Don't forget the Yellow Pooh Bear.

She already has nice little stripes lovingly placed - grrrrr :p


Lucky bugger!:oi-grr: I'll just be at work dripping sweat in my nylon overalls (with hoodie) and in the stinking hot oven.:crybaby:

Ahhh fook! Yep, work can get in the way of life big time eh Al. I'll think of you tho :sweatdrop

Right, outta here :rockon:

[Pegasus]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too :yes:

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

Awesome looking bike Al. Congrats, have fun. Now I too am off to that 4 letter word. :rolleyes:

[ynot slow]

Plate for u TIGGA or spose TIGER,maybe POOH.:spanking:

Way to go,black is better than white,spose the delay on white makes black best option.:msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:


Sweet, so everything must have fallen into place ok, nice.

[chanceyy]

I'm up early every day I'm not in hospital darling :lol:



:gob: thats just way to much info thanks babe :rofl: :sweatdrop:

[yod]

Plate for u TIGGA or spose TIGER,maybe POOH.:spanking:


POOH!!! FUCKING MINT!!! :rofl:

I'd pay money to see that plate on the tiger :lol:

[Monamie]

woo hooo sexy in black (not as sexy as mo though :laugh: )

yippeeee she is in time for the "trip" .. :wari: so who is taking the tent :scratch:

really glad its all sorted in time Al, another lot of good news huh :blip:

He is taking the tent silly:rolleyes:

[Meanie]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too :yes:

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

Carefull where you stop for photos eh :rofl:

Very nice mate.....enjoy

[yod]

Carefull where you stop for photos eh :rofl:


:lol:
:doh:

[ynot slow]

POOH!!! FUCKING MINT!!! :rofl:

I'd pay money to see that plate on the tiger :lol:

Perhaps 20 people donate $35 each eh,check if it is available.N/A but POOHH is lol.

[Bren]

Nice lookin wheels Al, how much did that set you back, or more to the point set the insurance company back!

Keep safe dude in your trip down to the better island!:scooter:

[86GSXR]

Thanks for your comments all :yes: And Meanie, even I had to admit that was a good one (bastad) :Pokey: :devil2: :laugh:

20G Bren, thank god for insurance!

Well, I set off just after 9 heading to Wanga's via Fordell. I passed tha 160 km mark on the way there so was able to go to 5000 rpm. That equates to approx 129 kph. Through Fordell and the factory suspension settings were really showing their limitations so it was a quick stop up the river to set them harder.

This made a world of difference and I had a great run through the Para's to the Feilds Track turnoff. First time I've done it in this direction and really enjoyed the difference. Stopped at the top for a quick pic then headed down the hill and over the bridge.

Came across a farmer who flagged me down saying a cattle beast had fallen off a truck and was pretty wound up. It had been attacking vehicles so bugger that I thought, I'm heading back.

So back down to the Para's it was and continued at a slighty more rapid pace.

Shortly it began precipitating quite heavily so a stop at National Park to don the wets.

Another pic at the Turangi lookout and then into town for lunch. Had a quick check on my place, looks very nice apart from the lawns.

At the Shell Turangi there was an ad for ACC which said "If it's wet and slippery, take it easy" :gob: What has become of this country, think of the children :blank:

Gas up and hit the Desert Rd. More rain, but all clear by Waiouru :yes:

Hit 480 kms by Taihape, 6000 rpm. 158 kph I would imagine :whistle:

Vinegar Hill was awesome as usual and into town for an OJ and stretch.

For some reason, this bike is even sweeter than the last one. Maybe it's because it hasn't had all it's skirts tinkered around with before it even got out of the shop or something, but it sure goes well :yes:

I'm mindful of those plush suspension 'qualities' of course and will be keeping a close eye on them.

600 kms on the clock, 200 to go. No worries.

I've named her 'Black Girl', not too un pc I hope :pinch:

[Bren]

I've named her 'Black Girl', not too un pc I hope :pinch:

"Nigga Bitch" is un pc, so I think you are doing okay with "Black Girl"

[86GSXR]

I think so, but you never can tell in this mixed up, shook up world :niceone:

[chanceyy]

hahaha BG for short then :D

awesome babe nearly run in :)

so have you worked out how to carry the tent yet :devil2:

[KiwiKat]

Not wanting to Tigress, but I found this Item for Kwaka fans. The ultimate Concourse, totally effortless, laid back cruising.:gob:

http://www.fasterandfaster (NOT what you Think) (http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/09/350kmh-efset-fastest-kawasaki-in-world.html)

[banditrider]

And it handles like it's on rails...

[cowboyz]

F.......................








M.....................................





























S.

[KiwiKat]

And it handles like it's on rails...

I didn't think it would take you long.:clap: 11 minutes Kwaka speed.:laugh:

[86GSXR]

so have you worked out how to carry the tent yet :devil2:

On the back of the Buell, of course :bleh:


Not wanting to Tigress, but I found this Item for Kwaka fans. The ultimate Concourse, totally effortless, laid back cruising.:gob:

Tigress! See me after school young man :spanking:


And it handles like it's on rails...




F.......................
M.....................................
S.


I didn't think it would take you long.:clap: 11 minutes Kwaka speed.:laugh:

Good thinking KK. Get em all into one place................then sell em a Triumph :rockon:

[yod]

Good thinking KK. Get em all into one place................then sell em a Triumph :rockon:

you should change careers

you'd make a great stand-up comic

ba-doom TISH!

:bleh:

[86GSXR]

Hey, good idea. Ba doom tish boom :laugh:

Nearly set for the Southern adventure.

Fitted the topbox mounting bracket first thing this morning. Had a small 'moment' when a couple of parts differed eeeeever so slightly between last years and this years model :sweatdrop No worries tho, it was all cosmetic.

Thought I'd better run off that 200 odd kms before the first service tomorrow so into it it was after work.

Basically did the same route as Sunday's ride. Nice run, nothing to note except encountering more mad cows. Seem to be prevalent this time of year.

Back over the track, out to Rongotea, Feilding, and home. 792 km's. Perfect :yes:

Seeing as we may encounter some chilly times :cold: I've just fitted the hand guards - nice. Looks like a serious tourer now!

Really looking forward to getting on that boat, the forecasts not too bad, and the road will be magic :ride:

Have a great and safe Easter all :)

[chanceyy]

Yes, seems to have been quite a few of them all over the road lately :laugh: Maybe it's my leathers, or my bike :drool:

Thanks babe, bags nearly packed, bike nearly ready and batteries charged. Lot's of warm woollies too :D

hmm ya think :whistle: and here I thought it was your magnatism :laugh:

hmm tons of woolies but sharing body heat at nite should keep ya snuggly :niceone: :bleh:

[86GSXR]

I believe it will :scooter: :)

[Bren]

well, we know what Al is doin for easter....(have a blast down there mate)....whats everyone else doin.....i am taking advantage of 4 days off to get ahead with the garden....sounds boring but needs must....oh and got a bottle of whiskey to finish off...Jane will be in turangi with inlaws....so think i got off lightly...

[slydesigns]

Me and Mark247 are off to Tauranga where I'll be seeing my Dad in Waikato Hospital, so a ton of trips over the kaimais...fun! and where I have to stand in for the olds at my brothers wedding and also find time to perfect my new found wheelie and stopie skills on the D675... legally of course.

Marias knee deep in Anesthesiology notes and trying to stop the grey matter melting down and oozing out her ears

Sarahs having a birthday bash and will be trying to either stay sober... yeah right! or avoid the large bank at the front of her place while drinking - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!

The rest of the crew at Quest Motorsport are off to the Slipway again to test our latest tinkering on the Supra for the next round of D1NZ and to burn up 8 sets of brand new 18" tyres at $450 retail each! What recession??? Oh and to sample more hot sauces

[Splat]

Al, Don't forget to get Michelle an Easter Egg...on Sunday! :Pokey:

[86GSXR]

Al, Don't forget to get Michelle an Easter Egg...on Sunday! :Pokey:

I will. And that'll make her even sweeter :yes:

First service complete, nearly packed and ready to go :woohoo:

[ynot slow]

Enjoy the roads,hope weather is good.

[EJK]

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice :niceone:

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too :yes:

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes :drool:

It looks awesome in Black :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Enjoy the roads,hope weather is good.

Looking good so far! You enjoy your trip too, see ya in a week or so.


It looks awesome in Black :niceone:

It does eh :yes:

[EJK]

Have a safe trip. It's really getting cold down here (Expect 2 to 6 deg C in the mornings). But this weekend looks fine :sunny:

[chanceyy]

hmm good dumping of snow on the tararua's.. make sure you guys dress warmly for the ride down south and watch those icy bits :laugh:

see you soon :blip:

[sarahtvet]

Me and Mark247 are off to Tauranga where I'll be seeing my Dad in Waikato Hospital, so a ton of trips over the kaimais...fun! and where I have to stand in for the olds at my brothers wedding and also find time to perfect my new found wheelie and stopie skills on the D675... legally of course.


Hope you have a fab wedding, sure you will do a great job. Thoughts with you re dad, keep us informed.



Marias knee deep in Anesthesiology notes and trying to stop the grey matter melting down and oozing out her ears

Sarahs having a birthday bash and will be trying to either stay sober... yeah right! or avoid the large bank at the front of her place while drinking - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!

Thanks darlin, appreciate the good wishes and ignoring the implications that I can't manage to crawl up the bank when I am drunk :innocent:
I shall drag Maria away from her books for a little RnR :yes:

Sounds like we are all out having fun this Easter exploring new roads and revisiting the past :msn-wink:

A new arrival on the way for the YOD's too :2thumbsup:

Hope all enjoy and don't overdo the chocolate and beers :2thumbsup:

[Meanie]

I will. And that'll make her even sweeter :yes:

First service complete, nearly packed and ready to go :woohoo:

Have a safe one mate, watch them campervan drivers and dont forget to pack them snow chains

[KiwiKat]

Have a safe trip. It's really getting cold down here (Expect 2 to 6 deg C in the mornings). But this weekend looks fine :sunny:

We get that every morning here.
Get off the computer and do some study!! (or did some one actually give you a job)

[EJK]

We get that every morning here.
Get off the computer and do some study!! (or did some one actually give you a job)

Easter holiday :sunny:

[banditrider]

Hey, good idea. Ba doom tish boom :laugh:

Nearly set for the Southern adventure.

Fitted the topbox mounting bracket first thing this morning. Had a small 'moment' when a couple of parts differed eeeeever so slightly between last years and this years model :sweatdrop No worries tho, it was all cosmetic.

Thought I'd better run off that 200 odd kms before the first service tomorrow so into it it was after work.

Basically did the same route as Sunday's ride. Nice run, nothing to note except encountering more mad cows. Seem to be prevalent this time of year.

Back over the track, out to Rongotea, Feilding, and home. 792 km's. Perfect :yes:

Seeing as we may encounter some chilly times :cold: I've just fitted the hand guards - nice. Looks like a serious tourer now!

Really looking forward to getting on that boat, the forecasts not too bad, and the road will be magic :ride:

Have a great and safe Easter all :)

Have a good one dude. Seems like ages since I was down there...


Have a safe one mate, watch them campervan drivers and dont forget to pack them snow chains

Words of wisdom - can still see that orange blur flying through the air...

[Monamie]

P.S...it didn't work!!:bleh:

[86GSXR]

Lovely morning out there, glassy harbour, very little wind and forecast's primo until Tuesday! Think we'll catch a boat and go down south :banana:

[cowboyz]

Lovely morning out there, glassy harbour, very little wind and forecast's primo until Tuesday! Think we'll catch a boat and go down south :banana:

DONT do it!!!! There are bike riding roads down there. It will spoil you and riding in the north will never be the same again. Save youeself now! Head north!

[banditrider]

This is true. If only Ashhurst could somehow be relocated to the mainland...

[yod]

This is true. If only Ashhurst could somehow be relocated to the mainland...

blasphemer!

[NZsarge]

This is true. If only Ashhurst could somehow be relocated to the mainland...

I think the conversation today went something like... "I wish you could pick up Buller gorge and tack it onto the end of V.Hill.."

[Meanie]

I think the conversation today went something like... "I wish you could pick up Buller gorge and tack it onto the end of V.Hill.."

Hell yea that would be farkin awesome, why? cause Buller gorge rocks :headbang:

[Bren]

tell ya what....u norfies keep your own roads, and the south will keep all the good roads...:Pokey:
...Cos it gives me a good excuse to go back home on occasions...

[NZsarge]

tell ya what....u norfies keep your own roads, and the south will keep all the good roads...:Pokey:
...Cos it gives me a good excuse to go back home on occasions...

When you get your bike up and running you'll have to start checking out some of the roads in the north, I promise you we have plenty of our own good roads, just seems at times grass is greener over the other side as locally most the decent sealed roads have been done to death and any decent new road you travel is like finding gold.
I will say it seems by what i've been told the roads are in better condition down south, perhaps because there is more traffic up here.. dunno, but the point being there is there are some gems of back roads..

[sels1]

When you get your bike up and running you'll have to start checking out some of the roads in the north, I promise you we have plenty of our own good roads, just seems at times grass is greener over the other side as locally most the decent sealed roads have been done to death and any decent new road you travel is like finding gold.
I will say it seems by what i've been told the roads are in better condition down south, perhaps because there is more traffic up here.. dunno, but the point being there is there are some gems of back roads..

This is very true. There are some awesome bike roads in the North Is. In fact there are probably a higher number than the South. The South has less traffic generally, but more campervans on the best bits. The views can be more interesting in the South. Sometimes you just need a change of scenery.

[Meanie]

When you get your bike up and running you'll have to start checking out some of the roads in the north, I promise you we have plenty of our own good roads, just seems at times grass is greener over the other side as locally most the decent sealed roads have been done to death and any decent new road you travel is like finding gold.
I will say it seems by what i've been told the roads are in better condition down south, perhaps because there is more traffic up here.. dunno, but the point being there is there are some gems of back roads..


This is very true. There are some awesome bike roads in the North Is. In fact there are probably a higher number than the South. The South has less traffic generally, but more campervans on the best bits. The views can be more interesting in the South. Sometimes you just need a change of scenery.


Amen to that...................

[Flynn]

Amen to that...................

Yeah wot he said:Punk:

[Bren]

yeah guys, I was jus stirring anyway...lookin forward to vinager hill, alrready done that in a cage (made the wife ill)...and lookin forward to doin piecock hill...

[banditrider]

Amen to that...................

But, but...Buller Gorge rocks!






PS: crash starting a V-twin sucks, so much so that I gave up and put the battery on charge...

[KiwiKat]

But, but...Buller Gorge rocks!

PS: crash starting a V-twin sucks, so much so that I gave up and put the battery on charge...

Try taking one plug out. It'll only take half the effort :innocent:- then you can put it back in after. New battery time!:soon:

[Bonez]

This is true. If only Ashhurst could somehow be relocated to the mainland...It has been. Its now called Gore.

[Bren]

It has been. Its now called Gore.

You are so close there that it is scary.....And Levin I believe is a recreation of Ashburton...boring and drab, just serving it's purpose and that's all..

[Monamie]

...The Tiger and the Bear having been snorting through some spectacular roads. Al is getting to know `Black Girl` well is and sneaking away for the odd blat now and again.
South Island is a Bikers `Eden'-easily the best time I have had in my 18mths riding:yes:

Now....off to find Al some Bluff oysters:blip:

[chanceyy]

...The Tiger and the Bear having been snorting through some spectacular roads. Al is getting to know `Black Girl` well is and sneaking away for the odd blat now and again.
South Island is a Bikers `Eden'-easily the best time I have had in my 18mths riding:yes:

Now....off to find Al some Bluff oysters:blip:

hehehe good to hear the tiger & bear are loving them roads babe :clap:

hmm oysters huh :laugh: ... nah better not go there .. :whistle:

[86GSXR]

:gob: Well, cough, cough ...........

Having a hell of a time! Bloody magic ride from the treminal to Hoki yesterday, BULLER GORGE ROCKS!!!

Wee bit cold until the sun got going so mangrips for the Tiger soon.

Dream run down the coast and Haast Pass today, tent all up in Wanaka!

Chilled out dinner and quite warrm :yes:

Homer and Milford tomorrow, never been through that tunnel, should be ACE! Then, onto the Wild South :rockon:

[banditrider]

The Milford Road is a stunner! Get up early and beat the buses. The road is fantastic and the scenery magnificent! Enjoy and take care.

[86GSXR]

Intend too BR, thanks for the tip! The whole island rocks eh!!! 52 secs remaining on the net, pay as ya go, cheers!

[slydesigns]

nooo... the Kaimais ROCK!!!

[86GSXR]

Just back from Milford. Now THAT'S a road. Fucking brilliant!!!

[Meanie]

Just back from Milford. Now THAT'S a road. Fucking brilliant!!!

Awesome, now on my to do list
Good to hear your having such a grwat time

[banditrider]

Awesome, now on my to do list
Good to hear your having such a grwat time

Fraid to say, but it's better than the Buller Gorge...

[Meanie]

Fraid to say, but it's better than the Buller Gorge...

Na, dont beleive you la la la la la la la

[banditrider]

Ok, how's about next weekend we settle it? Do both of them in the one day?

[Meanie]

Ok, how's about next weekend we settle it? Do both of them in the one day?

Yea baby .............................:woohoo:

[banditrider]

Mapsource says 2,841km, 1 day and 23 hours so we may have to hustle a bit. Distance is a bit shorter if we don't go into Westport but we may need gas somewhere...

[yod]

but we may need gas somewhere...

fill your topbox

[Meanie]

I feel a sickie coming on :sick:

[banditrider]

fill your topbox

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[Owl]

Fraid to say, but it's better than the Buller Gorge...


Na, dont beleive you la la la la la la la

It must be true Meanie.:yes: After doing Milford I didn't even remember doing Buller Gorge.:no:

[banditrider]

New helmet anyone: http://www.oddee.com/item_96633.aspx