Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Meanie]

Nice................they would go well with the mowhawk

[86GSXR]

Milford Road ROCKS! So do the CATLINS :woohoo:

[ynot slow]

Milford Road ROCKS! So do the CATLINS :woohoo:

You must be lost,where abouts in Manawatu are these areas.

The road to St Bathans is great too.

[Bren]

Milford Road ROCKS! So do the CATLINS :woohoo:


It's the south island....what else do you expect.....some good roads, good corners and fuck all cagers....You are making me homesick!

[yod]

good corners

excepting most of Canterbury....

[banditrider]

excepting most of Canterbury....


Yep...

JDBv-8aIeqw

[KiwiKat]

Soooo exciting. I fell asleep part way through that video.

[NZsarge]

Yep...



Wow! that bit where you went up the hill and round that curve was freakin' AWESOME!!!!

[banditrider]

I measured 1 straight at 13km and then there was this gentle curve followed by another 5km of straight...

[NZsarge]

I measured 1 straight at 13km and then there was this gentle curve followed by another 5km of straight...

:yawn: You guys need a system next time..

[yod]

I measured 1 straight at 13km and then there was this gentle curve followed by another 5km of straight...

Culverden straight is about 16 i think :yawn:

[banditrider]

:yawn: You guys need a system next time..

Yep, a ZX-14 pilot to snot through first and pick-up all the cops (yes we saw one just after I turned the camera off) so that the following boys can sneak through at a slightly more sedate pace.


Culverden straight is about 16 i think :yawn:

Yeah, I'm sure we saw longer ones - it's just I was too dopey to think of measuring them...Been through here a few times now - was a good boy this time around...

[NZsarge]

Yep, a ZX-14 pilot to snot through first and pick-up all the cops (yes we saw one just after I turned the camera off) so that the following boys can sneak through at a slightly more sedate pace.


:laugh: Yeah along those lines I guess, not quite what I was thinking but close..
On the other hand, if you're paying all expenses and buying the radar detector for "the bait" then i'd give that serious consideration... :lol:

[banditrider]

I likee: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/04/13/suzuki-gsx-r-motocross-conversion/

a lot!

[cowboyz]

I measured 1 straight at 13km and then there was this gentle curve followed by another 5km of straight...


Culverden straight is about 16 i think :yawn:

yeah. you can keep those south island roads!

[Bren]

I measured 1 straight at 13km and then there was this gentle curve followed by another 5km of straight...


Culverden straight is about 16 i think :yawn:

Mayfield Arundel Rd is a straight around 20km, the same goes for Thompson Track, just out of Rakaia...I dunno the distance of Tram Rd, but thats getting up there too...Those are the main straights that are not on the main drag...

...good roads to blast the cobwebs outta...

[yod]

Mayfield Arundel Rd is a straight around 20km, the same goes for Thompson Track, just out of Rakaia...I dunno the distance of Tram Rd, but thats getting up there too...Those are the main straights that are not on the main drag...

...good roads to blast the cobwebs outta...

ah yes, I forgot about Thompsons track, I used to shoot up there on the way to Lake Clearwater and Erewhon, never took the GPz unfortunately, what is it with kawasakis!??! they don't even have somewhere for your skis!!

[ynot slow]

Try a road in Opunake Ihaia Rd,leaves from main st in town and goes straight to the mountain boundary in farmalnd,one corner bliss.Only about 10km though,but it goes from town(sea level) to mountain.

[Horse]

Try a road in Opunake Ihaia Rd,leaves from main st in town and goes straight to the mountain boundary in farmalnd,one corner bliss.Only about 10km though,but it goes from town(sea level) to mountain.

Hmmm, that sounds vaguely familiar - like something I might have ridden on Monday! :)

[Owl]

Try a road in Opunake Ihaia Rd,leaves from main st in town and goes straight to the mountain boundary in farmalnd,one corner bliss.Only about 10km though,but it goes from town(sea level) to mountain.

I only went as far as Kerry's. I might go further on the next visit!:D

[ynot slow]

Hmmm, that sounds vaguely familiar - like something I might have ridden on Monday! :)

Bloody showoff:crybaby:


I only went as far as Kerry's. I might go further on the next visit!:D

Turn left out of his driveway and bury it lol.Can ride back via Wiremu Rd to Manaia Rd to Manaia and back to surf highway home.Just beware of cows,mind you they will be drying off soon on the coast.

[banditrider]

yeah. you can keep those south island roads!

I you didn't go through those straight bits you would miss out on some fantastic roads and truly awesome scenery. I don't mind them too much - you still get to look at the mountains etc. FMS!

[banditrider]

:eek5: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2008/super-scooters :crazy:

[Meanie]

:eek5: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2008/super-scooters :crazy:

Why???
That is so wrong, but then they are only scooters

[banditrider]

Not giving you any ideas eh?

[cowboyz]

are they calling them concorooters?

[NZsarge]

are they calling them concorooters?

:laugh: Geez that's stretching it, nice try though.

[banditrider]

Why? http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2006/triumph-kit-for-left-handed-riders

Next thing they'll be making left hand drive cars...

[yod]

Next thing they'll be making left hand drive cars...

now there's no need to get stupid about it.....

[Flynn]

Just think what the grey power version would be like.....:calm:

or the one for asian riders......:argh:

[86GSXR]

South Island pics here :yes:

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards

[Owl]

Lot of pics Al, but I enjoyed going through them all. Especially Milford!:2thumbsup

[Gingin]

Man looks like an excellent trip.:2thumbsup so many pics too -- I could actually be a little jealous.

[KiwiKat]

South Island pics here :yes:

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards

Awesome pics so far.:clap: Just having intermission now. What a holiday, great roads, great weather, great company. Sets up the rest of the year nicely.:2thumbsup So who was carrying the tent?

[cowboyz]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=2034483#post2034483

trackday report. I am still buzzing over the last session

[86GSXR]

Lot of pics Al, but I enjoyed going through them all. Especially Milford!:2thumbsup

That road is intense eh! Good to see ya today Al, shame about your brakes - bugger!


Man looks like an excellent trip.:2thumbsup so many pics too -- I could actually be a little jealous.

I'd be jealous too :yes:


Awesome pics so far.:clap: Just having intermission now. What a holiday, great roads, great weather, great company. Sets up the rest of the year nicely.:2thumbsup So who was carrying the tent?

They do take a while to get through eh lol. You're spot on re all the greats too :yes: Ummm, I carried the tent, only used it twice tho, broken bones and thin airbeds do not a good nights sleep make (whew) :niceone:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=2034483#post2034483

trackday report. I am still buzzing over the last session

Yeehaa to that! :2thumbsup

[Bren]

Bloody heaps of pics Al...I am sure ya wasted too much time shootin pics....

[slydesigns]

Was right on Al's ass and aiming for the ZX9 when that bike went off on the last run, calling the session early! Price I must pay for going last then trying to carve through traffic I guess. Managed consistent 1.26 lap times on the last session with a top speed of 215kph thanks to Kenny's (Black 675 - Shocking white hair) secret Avgas blend he poured in right before the start. Thanks bro!

Did a safe top speed of 190kph 2 up with Maria on the last of the days runs. Wow was she fun to carry and we had a Blast!!! She was soooo wired after the run, soaked in sweat and grinning from ear to ear, Just like me!

The 675 is an awesome weapon that makes average riders fast.

[cowboyz]

must be the stickers making it go faster.
You talking about S3 cause in S4 86 and polly were ahead of me and I never saw you at all, we thought you had gone home.

[slydesigns]

nope... I started dead last and was chasing hard in the last, got with 3secs of you both before it was flagged. I was easy to find when ever we lined up... just had to look for Marias bright pink shirt next the the bike

[cowboyz]

oh good o. was fun yeah

[NZsarge]

soaked in sweat and grinning from ear to ear, Just like me!



:Oi: This is a family website thank-you.. :lol:

[Owl]

Was right on Al's ass and aiming for the ZX9 when that bike went off on the last run, calling the session early! Price I must pay for going last then trying to carve through traffic I guess. Managed consistent 1.26 lap times on the last session with a top speed of 215kph thanks to Kenny's (Black 675 - Shocking white hair) secret Avgas blend he poured in right before the start. Thanks bro!

Didn't Kenny do well? I timed one of his laps where he got held up severely through the chicane. Still pulled a 1.25 lap though!:yes:

[slydesigns]

Hes a damn smooth rider and one I'll be trying to follow first then beat later... I hope

I should be able to beat him as I have more stickers.

Some pics.
1. Kenny (shocking white hair) and Sarah (HiVis Vest) signing everyone in.
2. Nathan, top bloke, brit army, Sarahs nephew, getting my bike ready while I looked dazed to have even gotten in due to numbers and Sarah and Horse plan a coffee hunt.
3. The fateful first outing where the so called lil D675 passed the others on the opening laps and never looked back. Fun fun fun
4. Coming back in, very happy, before doubling Maria back to the pits.
5.Kenny and Sarah returning after Kenny showed her just how much of a weapon her bike is on the track, even 2up!

Thanks to Maria for the photos!

[slydesigns]

I had one of the best times I've ever had on a bike that weekend, partly due to the bike, partly the CDMTC's organisation, partly the friends I had around me, but mostly because of the smile on this womans face everytime she was around me or the bike!

1. We maybe mad but we're happy... who wouldn't be, ITS TRACKDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. She had the same grin after we came back in too! Managed 190kph top speed according to the datalogger and a 1.32 lap time with her on the back. Looking forward to pillion trips together now!

3. The bike looks good, true, but she looks so much better!

[cowboyz]

nice work. pity about that yobbo spoiling the first photo........

[slydesigns]

she doesn't spoil it THAT much... lol

[chanceyy]

she doesn't spoil it THAT much... lol

Chrissie has put link up sly .. :blip:

[Horse]

I should be able to beat him as I have more stickers.

I think you're slipping though, I can still see small patches of the original paintwork!

Great pics, both you and Sarah looked like you were having far too much of a good time on the track.

[86GSXR]

Southern ride report here :yes:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=97708

[Bren]

Just an update with what is going on with me. On Monday night I recieved word that my mother had had a heart attack, though was not sure as to how bad it was. Found out Tuesday that it was bad enough so decided it was time to drive up to that "supercity"...Wed morning left Otaki at 6am in the car...Drove up to Waouru for a piss stop, then Ohakune for a coffee...8.45 back on the road up via SH4....Roadworks all over the place curse it, but my thanks to the guy riding a red sportsbike coming the other way through roadworks sth of Otorahonga, He did the wee cop signal by twirling hands over his helmet. I promptly slowed to 30km, went over the rise and saw Mr Plod just over the crest!:Police:

Hamilton comes and along with that are the asshole drivers:angry2:...Arrive at North Shore Hospital at 2pm after stopping at vic park market for a pressie. Mum is stable, and was glad to see me...Went up to Leigh (justy past warkworth) to stay at mum andf dads house. Dad is coping but running round like a blue assed blowie...Going out for dinner tonight at one of dads mates...back down to North shore tomorrow, then hopefully pop over to see Maha...Saturday will be driving back to Sunny Otaki after seeing my Mum again then visiting Uncle who is 101 years old on sat....

Next time I will do it on a bike!:scooter:

[NZsarge]

Sorry to hear about your Mum there Bren, good that she's stable, hope she gets well soon.

[86GSXR]

Yes, sorry to hear Bren. Keep us updated won't you. All the best up there!

[chanceyy]

Just an update with what is going on with me.


hope ya mum recovers well Bren .. maha will lead you astray quite nicely :yes:

[KiwiKat]

.... Mum is stable, and was glad to see me...Went up to Leigh (justy past warkworth) to stay at mum andf dads house. Dad is coping but running round like a blue assed blowie...Going out for dinner tonight at one of dads mates...back down to North shore tomorrow, then hopefully pop over to see Maha...Saturday will be driving back to Sunny Otaki after seeing my Mum again then visiting Uncle who is 101 years old on sat....

Next time I will do it on a bike!:scooter:

Sorry to hear about your Mum, hope she's better soon. Cardiac care is pretty awesome these days. Hmmn, I wonder what your uncles secret ingredient is?:shutup:

NZSarge, how's your brother doing?

[KiwiKat]

At 9:12pm tomorrow Bonez will have been on KiwiBiker for 55 months or 1,643 days:woohoo: and made just a few posts about ....

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The ol '76 CB550 is still going strong :moon:

Who'd have guessed. :rockon:

[ynot slow]

All the best Bren,mum had same thing years ago,did like you,drive up say hi drive home lol,as they had to do tests,quad bypass a month later and all good.

[Owl]

On Monday night I recieved word that my mother had had a heart attack, though was not sure as to how bad it was.

Yeah I hope she pulls though that ok Bren. Mums are precious!:yes:


Yes, sorry to hear Bren. Keep us updated won't you. All the best up there!

On the subject of mums, your mum must be due for a birthday next month correct???:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Hmmm, yes she is, lol

[Owl]

Hmmm, yes she is, lol

I remember you talking about it last year and worked out our mother's were born in the same month.:yes:

[NZsarge]

NZSarge, how's your brother doing?

He's doing extremely well, can't believe the difference in him. Apparently due to the remarkable difference is his condition the recovery/rehab time has been slashed potentially in half!
Cheers for asking. :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

:whistle:Did anyone else see the 4 new Police motorcycles:eek5: with lights and sirens on heading into the square just before lunch yesterday. They didn't seem to be leading anything or be in a hurry. Maybe it was just a show of strength or they they were learning to get through traffic. It looked really weird.

[slydesigns]

Police trackday training day at Manfeild

[86GSXR]

I remember you talking about it last year and worked out our mother's were born in the same month.:yes:

A good month then, it'll be a wee trip south with any luck :yes:


He's doing extremely well, can't believe the difference in him. Apparently due to the remarkable difference is his condition the recovery/rehab time has been slashed potentially in half!
Cheers for asking. :niceone:

That's very good to hear Sarge!

[NZsarge]

That's very good to hear Sarge!

Yep, sure is but it's early days yet as the swelling on the op site is yet to go down and hopefully then the true extent of success of the op will be revealed but bottom line at this point is major improvements have been achieved and ya can't argue with that.

[yod]

Yep, sure is but it's early days yet as the swelling on the op site is yet to go down and hopefully then the true extent of success of the op will be revealed but bottom line at this point is major improvements have been achieved and ya can't argue with that.

did they give him the oil change as well?

[NZsarge]

did they give him the oil change as well?

Ha ha yeah, full service was included. :niceone:

[banditrider]

Real drifting:

JLPGpi7eQJg

[cowboyz]

good stuff. thats awesome

[Meanie]

Real drifting

I hope he has a sponser for his tyres

[Bren]

Update om my Mum!

She went in for a test thingee this morning and they found she had a blockage in one of her arteries that caused the heart attack. They put a stent in her veins so the vein wont block any more....On the road to recovery. Should be discharged God willing on saturday.

I am traveling back to Otaki tomorrow and will pop in to NS Hosp to see her before I go...

Anyway will see you guys soon...
...Bren

[chanceyy]

good news Bren & drive careful :yes:

Btw Sarge thats good new on your bro too :)

[slydesigns]

Real drifting:

no... he's doing one corner... again and again...and hes only in 4th gear. thats not drifting, Thats power sliding. Drifting is multiple corners with linked slides and max speeds, like Crazy Will and Karl here battling at over 220kph.

Thats real drifting


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The last vid is our new Supra, the replacement for the old batterted and tired SLYDX KE70 seen the previous vids. Its a huge step up!

[NZsarge]

Update om my Mum!

She went in for a test thingee this morning and they found she had a blockage in one of her arteries that caused the heart attack. They put a stent in her veins so the vein wont block any more....On the road to recovery. Should be discharged God willing on saturday.

I am traveling back to Otaki tomorrow and will pop in to NS Hosp to see her before I go...

Anyway will see you guys soon...
...Bren

That's some good news Bren, take it easy on the stint home.

[Owl]

That's some good news Bren, take it easy on the stint home.

That is good news and also excellent news about your brother Sarge!:yes:

[Owl]

Oh yeah, I recieved a phone call from F1 Engineering yesterday. It would seem my rotor was not a major and is now fixed and on its way home!

$63

:banana:.................:wari:................... .....:banana:

[oscarnz]

Oh yeah, I recieved a phone call from F1 Engineering yesterday. It would seem my rotor was not a major and is now fixed and on its way home!

$63

:banana:.................:wari:................... .....:banana:

Excellent stuff :2thumbsup
Glad to hear you will be back on the road soon

[86GSXR]

Update om my Mum!

She went in for a test thingee this morning and they found she had a blockage in one of her arteries that caused the heart attack. They put a stent in her veins so the vein wont block any more....On the road to recovery. Should be discharged God willing on saturday.

I am traveling back to Otaki tomorrow and will pop in to NS Hosp to see her before I go...

Anyway will see you guys soon...
...Bren

Really pleased to hear that Bren, thank god for that :niceone:


Oh yeah, I recieved a phone call from F1 Engineering yesterday. It would seem my rotor was not a major and is now fixed and on its way home!

$63

:banana:.................:wari:................... .....:banana:

Well that's got to be some kind of record for the most economical bike repair out! Glad you'll be mobile again soon!

[chanceyy]

Oh yeah, I recieved a phone call from F1 Engineering yesterday. It would seem my rotor was not a major and is now fixed and on its way home!

$63

:banana:.................:wari:................... .....:banana:

Awesome :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[NZsarge]

Oh yeah, I recieved a phone call from F1 Engineering yesterday. It would seem my rotor was not a major and is now fixed and on its way home!

$63

:banana:.................:wari:................... .....:banana:

Mint, that's a pleasant surprise mate.

[Owl]

Excellent stuff :2thumbsup
Glad to hear you will be back on the road soon


Well that's got to be some kind of record for the most economical bike repair out! Glad you'll be mobile again soon!


Awesome :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


Mint, that's a pleasant surprise mate.

Cheers guys & gals!:2thumbsup Sure beats the cost of new rotors! I've got the new (secondhand) calipers fitted, so they just need a bleed. Hell I could just about open a shop with all the spare parts I have.:laugh:

[Meanie]

Cheers guys & gals!:2thumbsup Sure beats the cost of new rotors! I've got the new (secondhand) calipers fitted, so they just need a bleed. Hell I could just about open a shop with all the spare parts I have.:laugh:

See what happens when you own a Triumph, you need a shit load of spare parts :dodge:

[Owl]

See what happens when you own a Triumph, you need a shit load of spare parts :dodge:

I've eaten this morning Meanie, so I'm no longer biting!:D

[NZsarge]

Cheers guys & gals!:2thumbsup Sure beats the cost of new rotors! I've got the new (secondhand) calipers fitted, so they just need a bleed. Hell I could just about open a shop with all the spare parts I have.:laugh:

Feel free to go hassle Cowboyz for my speed bleeder that he still has.

[cowboyz]

yes, I have the speed bleeder. fucked if I could ever get it to work properly though. I have tried it a few times and keep going back to the true and tried way.

Just finished stripping my brakes and giving them a major clean and overhaul. Made absoutly no difference at all. Go figure. I would like to get them a bit better (read alot) cause that would save a dicussion with trackday scruinteers and WOF insurers. May look at a bigger master cyclinder.

[Owl]

yes, I have the speed bleeder. fucked if I could ever get it to work properly though. I have tried it a few times and keep going back to the true and tried way.

What the hell is a speed bleeder? I only know of the ones that are permanently connected the the calipers.


Just finished stripping my brakes and giving them a major clean and overhaul. Made absoutly no difference at all. Go figure. I would like to get them a bit better (read alot) cause that would save a dicussion with trackday scruinteers and WOF insurers. May look at a bigger master cyclinder.

Bigger should work! Only real difference now between mine and a 675 Daytona is the radial master cylinder.

[cowboyz]

it is a one way value to let you pump the brakes and air cant get back. connects to the bleed screw but very difficult to get it all hooked up without air leaks.

[Bren]

Hey all, am back home...uneventful trip but am sick of the frikkin car...

[KiwiKat]

Hey all, am back home...uneventful trip but am sick of the frikkin car...

And you survived the trip. Lucky you missed that mess at Taupo. Like a bad movie. It's great that your mum's improving. The Redneck seems to be mellowing, me thinks. So what is needed to get you riding again?

[chanceyy]

Hey all, am back home...uneventful trip but am sick of the frikkin car...

good to see you made it home safely ... you will be pleased to see ya honey again :lol:

[NZsarge]

it is a one way value to let you pump the brakes and air cant get back. connects to the bleed screw but very difficult to get it all hooked up without air leaks.

What about another hose clip on the caliper bleed nipple? Keep everything nice and secure.

[86GSXR]

See what happens when you own a Triumph, you need a shit load of spare parts :dodge:

Must be that Kawasaki connection eh eh :spanking:


I've eaten this morning Meanie, so I'm no longer biting!:D

:laugh: your brakes will be though :)


Hey all, am back home...uneventful trip but am sick of the frikkin car...

I hear you, worthwhile trip though with a happy ending. Bring ya bike up here and go for a ride eh :yes:

[cowboyz]

What about another hose clip on the caliper bleed nipple? Keep everything nice and secure.

tried a few ideas and ended up giving up.

On a good note, bike is back together. Brakes are working awesome. Went for a small responsible pootle up saddle road to try it out.

[NZsarge]

tried a few ideas and ended up giving up.

On a good note, bike is back together. Brakes are working awesome. Went for a small responsible pootle up saddle road to try it out.

That's good news dude, got there in the end eh...

[cowboyz]

nothing quite like spending 6 days to put some fairings back on.

Actually, I completely stripped the brakes and cleaned all the pistions and master cylinder and put it all back together. Brakes are a little better than they were but overall disappointing results. Would have gotten just as good results changing the brake fluid TBH.

[banditrider]

Brian and his partner had a run in with a hawk on Vinegar Hill. Caught Brian on the shoulder & then Linda before tumbling to the road. He reckons it hit pretty hard but was ok...

[NZsarge]

nothing quite like spending 6 days to put some fairings back on.

Actually, I completely stripped the brakes and cleaned all the pistions and master cylinder and put it all back together. Brakes are a little better than they were but overall disappointing results. Would have gotten just as good results changing the brake fluid TBH.

Have you done that work on the master cylinder you were talking about?

[NZsarge]

Brian and his partner had a run in with a hawk on Vinegar Hill. Caught Brian on the shoulder & then Linda before tumbling to the road. He reckons it hit pretty hard but was ok...

Who was ok, him and his or the hawk?

[cowboyz]

Have you done that work on the master cylinder you were talking about?

just gave it a fucking good clean out and checked the seals.

going to look at putting a larger master cylinder on it if I can find one at the right price.

[cowboyz]

Brian and his partner had a run in with a hawk on Vinegar Hill. Caught Brian on the shoulder & then Linda before tumbling to the road. He reckons it hit pretty hard but was ok...

which one hit the road?

[banditrider]

Who was ok, him and his or the hawk?

All 3 - hard to believe it but he reckons that the hawk was ok.

[banditrider]

which one hit the road?

Just the feathered one.

[86GSXR]

Shit, that would have hurt! All good then..........

[Meanie]

I've eaten this morning Meanie, so I'm no longer biting!:D

Bet you thought about it though :shutup:

[Owl]

Feel free to go hassle Cowboyz for my speed bleeder that he still has.

Cheers Sarge, but I'm sorted. Didn't take long to bleed at all!:msn-wink:


nothing quite like spending 6 days to put some fairings back on.

Actually, I completely stripped the brakes and cleaned all the pistions and master cylinder and put it all back together. Brakes are a little better than they were but overall disappointing results. Would have gotten just as good results changing the brake fluid TBH.

Did you change the fluid? Also, have you removed the pistons from the seals? Cause I thought that was a no no!

[Owl]

Bet you thought about it though :shutup:

:no:



Not sure what happened to my last post, but it seems to have failed. KB still has issues I think.:yes:

Edit: Ok it's sorted, but took about 5 minutes to show up.:laugh:

[slydesigns]

If anyones bored and wants to come for a quiet play before the CDMTC bbq tonight, I'm headed to the Airport to practice a little skills, stoppies, wheelies etc. Nothing noisey, fast or obnoxious mind.

Added some more drift vids the the earlier post if anyones curious as to what its all about.

[cowboyz]

Cheers Sarge, but I'm sorted. Didn't take long to bleed at all!:msn-wink:



Did you change the fluid? Also, have you removed the pistons from the seals? Cause I thought that was a no no!

youd be surprised how much of a no no I get away with. blew the pistons out with an airgun. I dont see anything wrong with it as long as you don pinch the seals. When rekitting it you have to push the pistons past the seals so no real difference. As it turns out the seals are all mint. Yes, replaced the fluid. The brakes do work. There is just alot of travel in the lever and that upsets the more anal.

[Owl]

youd be surprised how much of a no no I get away with. blew the pistons out with an airgun. I dont see anything wrong with it as long as you don pinch the seals. When rekitting it you have to push the pistons past the seals so no real difference. As it turns out the seals are all mint. Yes, replaced the fluid. The brakes do work. There is just alot of travel in the lever and that upsets the more anal.

Long lever travel was the issue with mine too. Hopefully sorted now, but we'll see.

[ynot slow]

The brakes do work. There is just alot of travel in the lever and that upsets the more anal.

Tell me about it 2nd last wof on old bike,tester said lever has play,then HE rode and locked wheel up,nearly went over front,said to him new m/c and lines,just the feel as 20 yr bike,he said yep they work ok.But pissed me off at time,I knew they weren't 2 finger brakes,and liked a little play,at least if you grabbed them they worked which the dickhead found out when he nearly fell off.

[cowboyz]

fuck that. WOF guys dont get to get on the 9. last warrent they wanted to take it over the rollers. I told them I would do it. They agreed. Came really close to laying it on its side when I grabbed teh brake and the rollers stopped. Wasnt expecting it. Certainly dont see any good reason for them to ride the bike though.

[Meanie]

fuck that. WOF guys dont get to get on the 9. last warrent they wanted to take it over the rollers. I told them I would do it. They agreed. Came really close to laying it on its side when I grabbed teh brake and the rollers stopped. Wasnt expecting it. Certainly dont see any good reason for them to ride the bike though.

Now that would have been embarrassing, laying the bike down while going nowhere, might have paid to see that :laugh:and maybe get a photo or two

[cowboyz]

you couldnt have taken a photo... there were no police present.

[ynot slow]

At the testicle station I usually got the same guy who let me do brake test,this time the new guy was doing wof,he picked out a small cut in brake hose fair enough,replaced it and he wanted to redo brake test himself,I said I'll do it but nope.Reason using testing station was station opened early morning so could usually arrive 7.25am and tested before leaving for work(30 minutes away).Oh joys of annual testing now.

[banditrider]

Rossi doing his thing in the wet!

[Owl]

Well one black S3 is all back together and everything seems to be mint with the brakes so far. Be good to get it out on the weekend!:woohoo:

[NZsarge]

Well one black S3 is all back together and everything seems to be mint with the brakes so far. Be good to get it out on the weekend!:woohoo:

Sweet1 Hope that's your brake issues done and dusted.

[86GSXR]

Good to hear Al :yes:

[Owl]

Cheers guys!;)

I got to paint the striped red tomato this morning. It should be back home tomorrow.:yes:

[chanceyy]

Cheers guys!;)

I got to paint the striped red tomato this morning. It should be back home tomorrow.:yes:

:laugh: good to see your skills being put to use :lol:

[Owl]

:laugh: good to see your skills being put to use :lol:

Thanks, I am getting better at adding pics to my posts!:whistle:

[Meanie]

Cheers guys!;)

I got to paint the striped red tomato this morning. It should be back home tomorrow.:yes:

Did i miss something? why you painting your new car

[Owl]

Did i miss something? why you painting your new car

Some prick hit it while parked in Broadway, Friday 17th and then did a runner.:angry2:

It was only parked 5-10 minutes and had clocked up a total of 420km. We're not happy!

[Meanie]

Some prick hit it while parked in Broadway, Friday 17th and then did a runner.:angry2:

It was only parked 5-10 minutes and had clocked up a total of 420km. We're not happy!

Oh crap thats sucks mate
Thats why we just brought monie an old $800 clunker to go to town in

[cowboyz]

Some prick hit it while parked in Broadway, Friday 17th and then did a runner.:angry2:

It was only parked 5-10 minutes and had clocked up a total of 420km. We're not happy!

hey! Thats alot shorter story than I got and no makeup was mentioned!

[Owl]

Oh crap thats sucks mate
Thats why we just brought monie an old $800 clunker to go to town in

I paid $700 for my work hack 6 years ago and it's still going strong, but that's me!

As for Tracy's town trip, it'd have to be the world's most expensive makeup sponge.:whistle:

[Owl]

hey! Thats alot shorter story than I got and no makeup was mentioned!

You didn't hear about the makeup from me. I've only just learned about that in the last 10 minutes.:confused:

[cowboyz]

oh come on! She did mention that she was buying you a present......

[Owl]

:shit: I just went and asked about my pressie. Yeah, stanley knives and they're still sitting unopened on the computer.:Oops: I guess they got lost in the moment.

[ynot slow]

:shit: I just went and asked about my pressie. Yeah, stanley knives and they're still sitting unopened on the computer.:Oops: I guess they got lost in the moment.

Use them(knives) to get the prick who hit the car maybe,piss ya off alright,normally the bloody supermarket trolleys,even the indians and asians can't travel within the aisles without a prang.

[Pegasus]

Hopfully get Little Flick (otherwise known as "The Tomato") back today.
:hug:

[NZsarge]

Hopfully get Little Flick (otherwise known as "The Tomato") back today.
:hug:

Nice, great pity that it need fixing at all.. Still you'll appreciate it all the more when you get it back I suppose, at least that's the way I try to look at it anyway.

[Meanie]

Hopfully get Little Flick (otherwise known as "The Tomato") back today.
:hug:

Saw the striped tomato today in the car park at Owls work looking awfully smart and like a striped tomato :whistle:

[cowboyz]

with all the crashes going on round here shouldnt it be renamed to ketchup?

[Pegasus]

with all the crashes going on round here shouldnt it be renamed to ketchup?
:lol:
I got her back at lunch time, looking all pretty, one piece trim missing though, got to wait for the part to arrive from overseas.

Would not wear any makeup to work on principal yesterday :bleh:

[Elysium]

The Owl clan wrecking another car :shit: :laugh: Well at least it wasn't as bad as your last car. Be thankful you guys haven't had your bikes wrecked in the same manner I've had some pricks knock my last bike and take off.

[Owl]

with all the crashes going on round here shouldnt it be renamed to ketchup?

:rofl::rofl::rofl:


Would not wear any makeup to work on principal yesterday :bleh:

Is this where I'm supposed to say something nice?:confused:


The Owl clan wrecking another car :shit: :laugh: Well at least it wasn't as bad as your last car. Be thankful you guys haven't had your bikes wrecked in the same manner I've had some pricks knock my last bike and take off.

You can leave my good name out of it!:whistle:

I had my last bike knocked over too, but they didn't get the chance to run.:angry2:

[banditrider]

Wanna V8? http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1658545_1657686_1657674,00.html

[Owl]

Where do you find this stuff?:laugh:

[banditrider]

It seems to find me...

[NZsarge]

:D
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Farkin' MINT!!!

[oscarnz]

I hear Freedom have or are laying off some staff

[Owl]

I hear Freedom have or are laying off some staff

That's not mint!:no:

[Meanie]

I hear Freedom have or are laying off some staff

Sign of the times, I laid off 4 staff about a week ago. Thankfully i gave them plenty of notice and one of them found another job and i managed to find jobs for two of the others, so just one jobless but that was always gonna be the case with this young fella.

[Owl]

Sign of the times, I laid off 4 staff about a week ago. Thankfully i gave them plenty of notice and one of them found another job and i managed to find jobs for two of the others, so just one jobless but that was always gonna be the case with this young fella.

Not mint either Meanie!

For the first time ever this week, I've taken some annual leave solely because we're quiet.
Still, I think my job is safe as no-one else knows how to switch on the kettle.:whistle:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Sign of the times, I laid off 4 staff about a week ago. Thankfully i gave them plenty of notice and one of them found another job and i managed to find jobs for two of the others, so just one jobless but that was always gonna be the case with this young fella.

yep definitely sign of the times. We have had to lay off our temps which is not good. This is usually the time we start hiring extra.

[86GSXR]

Wish we were quiet (not really) busier than ever right now!

[Gibbo13p]

I hear Freedom have or are laying off some staff

They were finding it hard anyways hence stopped flying from PN airport to Aus and we you to watch them load every night...was great ..lots of lovelys going to the west island for that better lifestyle.

Engineering is getting really slow here in Palmy right now.....

[Flynn]

They were finding it hard anyways hence stopped flying from PN airport to Aus and we you to watch them load every night...was great ..lots of lovelys going to the west island for that better lifestyle.

Engineering is getting really slow here in Palmy right now.....


Could be Freedom Suzuki? Maybe?

[Gibbo13p]

Could be Freedom Suzuki? Maybe?

Gees my bad nice of you to point that fact out for me...Duhhh

keep hearing ads on radio for them getting awards for sales..is that dealer hipe then.

[oscarnz]

Could be Freedom Suzuki? Maybe?

Yes it is Freedom Suzuki I am talking about

[banditrider]

Window shopping: http://v8bikes.com/

[ynot slow]

Window shopping: http://v8bikes.com/


Similar weight to Concours?Be interesting to see the handling,power/torque from motor.

[Pegasus]

Yes it is Freedom Suzuki I am talking about

Thats really sad, some really nice guys work there.

[Bren]

Hey guys, I will be leaving Kapiti at the start of June, not sure if I will be back.
Since moving up here things have been shite, absolute shite. My marriage is on the verge of self destruction so am moving back to Christchurch for a while at least.
The only bright spark about being up here has been the new friends I have made...

...Bren

[86GSXR]

Really sorry to hear this Bren! I know it's difficult right this moment but just remember that all of these shitty things do pass with time. Easier said than done I know, but it's true :yes: Hope to see you on Rex's ride if not before!

[ynot slow]

Take care,hopefully it comes right for you.

[Owl]

Hey guys, I will be leaving Kapiti at the start of June, not sure if I will be back.
Since moving up here things have been shite, absolute shite. My marriage is on the verge of self destruction so am moving back to Christchurch for a while at least.
The only bright spark about being up here has been the new friends I have made...

...Bren

You've got to do what's right for you Bren! I really hope thing's improve with a move back home.:yes:

[banditrider]

Garage door opener:

1C-Bxifv2Pk

[NZsarge]

Garage door opener:



Mint! I'll take two!

[cowboyz]

read the fine print! they are FUCKING expensive to maintain!

[slydesigns]

Seems funny that while everyone else is getting laid off my work cant find enough to hire!

[oscarnz]

My work has just advertised and got 140 applicants for about 9 positions.

[banditrider]

Damn it's only one-wheel drive: http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/05/08/urals-bargain-motorcycle-sidecar-revealed-introducing-the-new-9999-ural-t.htm

[Meanie]

Garage door opener:



FMS i got one of those it opens the gate and garage door but mine activates by a text from a cell phone :2thumbsup Hope Monie dont read this

[banditrider]

FMS i got one of those it opens the gate and garage door but mine activates by a text from a cell phone :2thumbsup Hope Monie dont read this

Damn, you got all the farkles!

[cowboyz]

FMS i got one of those it opens the gate and garage door but mine activates by a text from a cell phone :2thumbsup Hope Monie dont read this

how much is the running cost?

[Meanie]

how much is the running cost?

You trying to make a grown man cry? :oi-grr:

[Monie]

FMS i got one of those it opens the gate and garage door but mine activates by a text from a cell phone :2thumbsup Hope Monie dont read this well not anymore... :oi-grr:


how much is the running cost? my mothers day presant...


You trying to make a grown man cry? :oi-grr: yes and thanks I LOVE TRADE ME...:hug:

[Meanie]

well not anymore... :oi-grr:

my mothers day presant...

yes and thanks I LOVE TRADE ME...:hug:

oops.................

[Owl]

Automatic door opener has turned to shit since the arrival of the VL.:crybaby:

Looks like I'm the new gate bitch!:whistle:

[Monie]

Looks like I'm the new gate bitch!:whistle:

yeah and don't you forget... lol

[ducatilover]

Who wants to buy me something for mothers day?:hug:

[Flynn]

well not anymore... :oi-grr:


Tell her some one must have guessed your log in, anything's worth a try:whistle:

[cowboyz]

or dont leave the computer in the kitchen and then she woudnt get a chance to read it..........

[=cJ=]

That's a bugger about Freedom :-(

I seem to do most of my shopping there nowdays.

Having said that, I just acquired another Suzuki :-D

[KiwiKat]

Ehehehe I just acquired myself a mothers day present.

Now I have a shed with three suzukis in it... :-D

:mad:Pics and full details please.

[=cJ=]

Picked up a GSX1100FJ as a swap (not for the GSX-R I hasten to add...)

Will grab pics when I get it out of the shed. Should be a good 2-up tourer type setup.

[cowboyz]

nice.

just point everyone in this direction for a bit. Must be soem geeks out there somewhere...


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99069

[ducatilover]

nice.

just point everyone in this direction for a bit. Must be soem geeks out there somewhere...


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99069

I can ask a few people this weekend for you. :yes:

[cowboyz]

cheers for that. I am building a media centre but the GF6600GT has component out which doesnt suit my setup.

[ducatilover]

I myself know sweet fanny adams about computerators :Oops: but I have many mates in the know:yes:

[Pegasus]

Automatic door opener has turned to shit since the arrival of the VL.:crybaby:

Looks like I'm the new gate bitch!:whistle:

Serves you right for always getting home first. Maybe if you waited for me to catch up occasionally. :yes:

[chanceyy]

Serves you right for always getting home first. Maybe if you waited for me to catch up occasionally. :yes:

:rofl: .. nice comeback girl :yes: .. :clap:

[86GSXR]

Got the 12 x 8 photo's from the trackday in my mailbox. Looking GOOD!

[banditrider]

Will grab pics when I get it out of the shed. Should be a good 2-up tourer type setup.

Hurry up with them pics.


Got the 12 x 8 photo's from the trackday in my mailbox. Looking GOOD!

Can we get a pic of the pic?

[Owl]

Got the 12 x 8 photo's from the trackday in my mailbox. Looking GOOD!

Cool!:2thumbsup

Speaking of photo's, I've finally reached the digital age and bought a new camera. It hasn't turned up yet, but I've spent the last couple of days reading the .PDF manual.:sweatdrop
I'm not sure I believe what this thing is capable of? According to the manual I should be able to take a picture of a car/bike etc and have it come out a different pre-selected colour. Therefore I could select cowboyz Kwaka and make everyone's bike that colour!:sick:
Wouldn't I be popular!:laugh:

[Bren]

Just as well it does not change the "Style" of bike....wouldnt them harley boys love it if ya changed their bike to a pit bike...or them sports bike blokes if ya changed their bike to a moped....

[Meanie]

Cool!:2thumbsup

According to the manual I should be able to take a picture of a car/bike etc and have it come out a different pre-selected colour. Therefore I could select cowboyz Kwaka and make everyone's bike that colour!:sick:
Wouldn't I be popular!:laugh:

Cowboys bike pink, now that would be cool

[Owl]

Just as well it does not change the "Style" of bike....wouldnt them harley boys love it if ya changed their bike to a pit bike...or them sports bike blokes if ya changed their bike to a moped....

Oh I wish!:D


Cowboys bike pink, now that would be cool

That could be arranged, though it's not real!:no:

Now if you could find a way to sneak those parts to me, we could make it real!:yes:

[Meanie]

Oh I wish!:D



That could be arranged, though it's not real!:no:

Now if you could find a way to sneak those parts to me, we could make it real!:yes:

Now theres a plan :whistle: and i know where he hides it

[86GSXR]

Can we get a pic of the pic?

No worries, what do you reckon?


Cool!:2thumbsup

Speaking of photo's, I've finally reached the digital age and bought a new camera. It hasn't turned up yet, but I've spent the last couple of days reading the .PDF manual.:sweatdrop
I'm not sure I believe what this thing is capable of? According to the manual I should be able to take a picture of a car/bike etc and have it come out a different pre-selected colour. Therefore I could select cowboyz Kwaka and make everyone's bike that colour!:sick:
Wouldn't I be popular!:laugh:

Please, please, not the Daytona :laugh:

[Monamie]

No worries, what do you reckon?


Mmmmmm yum:eek::drool:

Ahem...nice bike pics 86:first:

[cowboyz]

nice pics. I gonna get round to ordering me a couple too.

[KiwiKat]

Cowboys bike pink, now that would be cool
:clap: Pink IS the new Green.


Can we get a pic of the pic?

Nice pics. Those 30km bends look good. How do you keep the bike up? :Pokey:


Mmmmmm yum:eek::drool:

Reminds me of .... :(

My Father inlaw dribbles like that too.

[Owl]

Please, please, not the Daytona :laugh:

Triumph's are exempt from sabotage..................sheesh!:rolleyes:

Awesome pics there too Al!:yes:

[86GSXR]

Mmmmmm yum:eek::drool:

Ahem...nice bike pics 86:first:

Why thank you, I think they are rather good too, if I do say so myself :yes: :pinch:


nice pics. I gonna get round to ordering me a couple too.

Thank you and good idea, they'll look rather dashing with a frame around them.


Nice pics. Those 30km bends look good. How do you keep the bike up?

Thank you, it's very scientific :whistle:


Reminds me of ....

My Father inlaw dribbles like that too.

Don't worry, my bike has that effect on me too :drool:


Triumph's are exempt from sabotage..................sheesh!

Awesome pics there too Al!:yes:

Top man Al, I hoped you'd say that :lol:

Get the S3 out on the next one :niceone:

[Meanie]

Awesome photos Al, the daytona looks right at home on the track

[ynot slow]

Shit hot,beats mine from 100mts with 75-300 lens.

Nice lean angle,almost looks like ya bum is about to leave the seat completely.Thought my pics showed lean as bloody well over,up close those pics really show it up.:banana:

[ynot slow]

Awesome photos Al, the daytona looks right at home on the track

And bloody dirty in the garage hehe.:clap:

[chanceyy]

No worries, what do you reckon?



Awesome :niceone:


Mmmmmm yum:eek::drool:


:slap: .. you are talking bout the bike there girl???.. aint ya ???? :shutup::innocent:

:rofl:

[Monamie]

Awesome :niceone:



:slap: .. you are talking bout the bike there girl???.. aint ya ???? :shutup::innocent:

:rofl:

Your kidding...there is a bike in those pics?:shit:

[chanceyy]

Your kidding...there is a bike in those pics?:shit:

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm uh huh was gonna say look lower .. but that could sound really really rude :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Awesome photos Al, the daytona looks right at home on the track

She felt like it too James. The rear tyre's still recovering :Oops:


And bloody dirty in the garage hehe.:clap:

Cleaning bee then Tone lol


Your kidding...there is a bike in those pics?:shit:

Now THAT'S my type of woman :hug: :laugh:


ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm uh huh was gonna say look lower .. but that could sound really really rude :whistle:

Shhhhhh :laugh:

[banditrider]

No worries, what do you reckon?

They look great. Nice close ups - and I am definitely talking about the bike!

[banditrider]

Saturday 10am, Pork Chop Hill...

[cowboyz]

ill take the green one in the background!

[Monie]

tell her some one must have guessed your log in, anything's worth a try:whistle:
bloddy neighbour


oh i wish!:d



that could be arranged, though it's not real!:no:

Now if you could find a way to sneak those parts to me, we could make it real!:yes:
he is at work all day and his bike is here help your self


no worries, what do you reckon?



Please, please, not the daytona :laugh:

nice pic 86

[86GSXR]

They look great. Nice close ups - and I am definitely talking about the bike!

Why you silver tounged devil you :drool: :drool: :drool:


Saturday 10am, Pork Chop Hill...

Trolley racing?


ill take the green one in the background!

It might be slower :gob: :laugh:


he is at work all day and his bike is here help your self

I might take you up on that too :dodge:


nice pic 86

Thanks! :niceone:

[Monamie]

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm uh huh was gonna say look lower .. but that could sound really really rude :whistle:


Ohhhhhh I get it:yes:.........nice tyres too:rockon:

[chanceyy]

Ohhhhhh I get it:yes:.........nice tyres too:rockon:

:laugh: beauty and brains .. :sweatdrop :clap:

[Meanie]

Ohhhhhh I get it:yes:.........nice tyres too:rockon:

Chicks dig tyres :banana:

Monie and i are off to Auckland tomorrow on the bikes to have a look at the boat show, weather isnt looking the best, but were a tough bunch here in the centre of the universe or just plain bloody mad

[Owl]

Chicks dig tyres :banana:

Yeah.....................they would be those rubber thingy's!:yes:

[NZsarge]

What sort of day do you have in the Manawatu today?

[86GSXR]

Pretty reasonable at the moment Sarge, clear but windy. May pack in later though.

[Maha]

What sort of day do you have in the Manawatu today?

You ask this question because you consider yourself Lower Hawkes Bay?

[Owl]

What sort of day do you have in the Manawatu today?

Mint at the moment Sarge! I feel the wind will pick up though, but about 10 knots at the moment.

[NZsarge]

Pretty reasonable at the moment Sarge, clear but windy. May pack in later though.


Mint at the moment Sarge! I feel the wind will pick up though, but about 10 knots at the moment.
Cheers, might head over for shit's and giggles, coffee anyone?

You ask this question because you consider yourself Lower Hawkes Bay?

Strictly speaking this area comes under Tararua, at least electorially anyway, personally I think it should still be southern Hawkes Bay as it once was.

[86GSXR]

Might be in for something, not quite sure what I'm doing, give us a text though :yes:

[Owl]

Cheers, might head over for shit's and giggles, coffee anyone?

Yeah I would be keen! I wouldn't mind having a look at tyres at some stage too. That BT-016 ain't got much life left for my liking.

[NZsarge]

Yeah I would be keen! I wouldn't mind having a look at tyres at some stage too. That BT-016 ain't got much life left for my liking.

Sweet, i'll have a cup-o-tea while i'm waiting for the shower to free up, get all that out of the rode and i'll post when im about to leave.

[NZsarge]

Actually flag that, i'm not stinky so i'll just wash up, have my drink and get ready and go.

[Owl]

Sweet, i'll have a cup-o-tea while i'm waiting for the shower to free up, get all that out of the rode and i'll post when im about to leave.

Good as!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Right, i'm off in ten and will head straight over, don't think i'll need to stop for gas.

[banditrider]

A few pics from today. Great fun. I only had 1 run and maxed out at 51.5km/h. Kart got the award for best design and was definitely one of the quickest there.

[oscarnz]

Dogs housewarming thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99413

[slydesigns]

We still like your bike Sarge... maria recognised it a mile away coming through town today. Looked like a shark on the hunt!

[NZsarge]

A few pics from today. Great fun. I only had 1 run and maxed out at 51.5km/h. Kart got the award for best design and was definitely one of the quickest there.

:Oi:What's with the tractor motor on the side? Should that be a......... (insert the motor from your bike here) motor?
All jokes to one side that's a pretty cool kart dude.

[NZsarge]

We still like your bike Sarge... maria recognised it a mile away coming through town today. Looked like a shark on the hunt!

Cheers dude, Bassa happened along on his 14 today while we were having coffee at Cuba... Still love that candy electric blue colour, black does look the most evil though for sure, reckon your bike would look hot in a slightly darker version of the electric blue.

[banditrider]

:Oi:What's with the tractor motor on the side? Should that be a......... (insert the motor from your bike here) motor?
All jokes to one side that's a pretty cool kart dude.

Look closely - not a hardley-dangerous donk...

[NZsarge]

3-D Kiwi had a good idea, might go see Star Trek today, 2 pm I reckon.

[cowboyz]

good effort on the kart. Just got back from wellys and feeling a little............. hmmmmmmmmmmm..... slow.....

[slydesigns]

Cheers dude, Bassa happened along on his 14 today while we were having coffee at Cuba... Still love that candy electric blue colour, black does look the most evil though for sure, reckon your bike would look hot in a slightly darker version of the electric blue.

Mine? hmmm no... really? Isn't the 955i in electric blue, and I'm sure its a 675 factory colour.

[NZsarge]

Mine? hmmm no... really? Isn't the 955i in electric blue, and I'm sure its a 675 factory colour.

Key word "CANDY" electric blue, makes all the difference. :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Getting a little nippy out there, mangrips go on soon :devil2:

[yod]

bloody oath

plus, you'll seem so much more manly!!

like me

[86GSXR]

That's what I was hoping :yes: I can't wait for my increase in manliness. Amazing how this can be achieved by getting a grip eh. Scottoiler goes on too, I'll be in heaven :woohoo:

[Meanie]

bloody oath

plus, you'll seem so much more manly!!

like me

How can you call yourself manly with that avatar

[NZsarge]

Getting a little nippy out there, mangrips go on soon :devil2:


bloody oath

plus, you'll seem so much more manly!!

like me

I'm considering a heated vest, that must make me awesomely manly! :laugh:

[86GSXR]

How can you call yourself manly with that avatar

Mangrips over ride pink cows - moooo :yeah:


I'm considering a heated vest, that must make me awesomely manly! :laugh:

Your manliness will know no limits Sarge, think what could be achieved with heated long johns as well :laugh:

[NZsarge]

think what could be achieved with heated long johns as well :laugh:

Now your just being silly! :laugh:
I've been wondering, i've heard that a heated kidney belt is a good thing too...

[86GSXR]

It couldn't hurt, there would be a few wires coming out under the jacket in the end though eh. Looks like a southerly coming for the weekend as well :cold:

[NZsarge]

Looks like a southerly coming for the weekend as well :cold:

Grrr!
......

[Monamie]

Getting a little nippy out there, mangrips go on soon :devil2:

I knew you couldn't resist:bleh:
Warm hands are much nicer :eek::shifty:

[yod]

How can you call yourself manly with that avatar

what could be more manly than pink fluffy cows?

[dogsnbikes]

what could be more manly than pink fluffy cows? have never seen a pink cow but have seen some cows wearing pink:confused:


How can you call yourself manly with that avatarits a southern man thing:msn-wink:

[ynot slow]

It couldn't hurt, there would be a few wires coming out under the jacket in the end though eh. Looks like a southerly coming for the weekend as well :cold:

Best check weather if heading north lol,snow down to road edge around Stratford,be friggin cold at Kerrys,only 6km from mountain boundary approx.

Do it next weekend,leave Friday,might do seat at Hawera,can stay the night at a mates.

[86GSXR]

I knew you couldn't resist:bleh:
Warm hands are much nicer :eek::shifty:

Much, much nicer. Warmmmm is goooood :hug:


what could be more manly than pink fluffy cows?

A pink bike with MANGRIPS?


have never seen a pink cow but have seen some cows wearing pink:confused:

its a southern man thing:msn-wink:

Warm southern cows.


Best check weather if heading north lol,snow down to road edge around Stratford,be friggin cold at Kerrys,only 6km from mountain boundary approx.

Do it next weekend,leave Friday,might do seat at Hawera,can stay the night at a mates.

Booked in weekend after next! Yep Brass monkeys in the Naki by all accounts :cold:

[Pegasus]

I have just taken mine off. :woohoo:

Just passed my test, yipee.

[86GSXR]

Yeehaa! Well done Tracey, bring on the Bonnie :niceone: