Manawatu Rant n Rave

[banditrider]

Yeah thanks but they are probably better not to count me in as much as I would love to. I really need to make a good decision rather than a spear of the moment one, thanks for thinking of me. I'm a shocker for impulse buying and my wife will probably divorce me if I said I was getting a new bike at the moment. It was o.k. for me to spend $25,000 on a new car for her, ..... but.:2guns:

I want to get my full in 3months time and stend some time trying a few out and go from there. The ninja is probably their best bet for resale.

No worries, good luck with ya full.

[Owl]

It was o.k. for me to spend $25,000 on a new car for her, ..... but.:2guns:

Funny how that works?:confused:

[Monie]

not in my case, mine [car] only cost $1000 i had to down grade and he kept the money... :doh:

[Meanie]

not in my case, mine [car] only cost $1000 i had to down grade and he kept the money... :doh:

See boys, you gotta get it the right way round................:whistle:

[Elysium]

you are not on a yamaha any more! Things like being late on a yamaha is understandable but being late on a kwaka?? tsk tsk tsk.....

Speaking of which, I see there's a certain Fazer back in the yard of AFC motorcycles which looks familiar?

[NZsarge]

Speaking of which, I see there's a certain Fazer back in the yard of AFC motorcycles which looks familiar?

It seems that chap can't handle real power, he gave up on the 14 and obviously the FZ1 was too much for him too, sounds like two cylinders is about his limit. (He traded it on a '05 SuperDuke apparently and traded the 14 on one of those 990cc super enduro KTM thingy's)

[Elysium]

It seems that chap can't handle real power, he gave up on the 14 and obviously the FZ1 was too much for him too, sounds like two cylinders is about his limit. (He traded it on a '05 SuperDuke apparently and traded the 14 on one of those 990cc super enduro KTM thingy's)

Lol started to wonder if the bike was cursed by the amount of times it was showing up in that yard.

[NZsarge]

Got to admit, i've been in there a couple of times since it's been back and I find myself standing there and staring at it...

[NZsarge]

Lol started to wonder if the bike was cursed by the amount of times it was showing up in that yard.

Ha ha, i'm beginning to wonder if he's not the one that's cursed, more money than sense. Three bikes since the 14!

[Flynn]

Funny how that works?:confused:

Hmmmm exactly:2guns:


not in my case, mine [car] only cost $1000 i had to down grade and he kept the money... :doh:

Ha, we couldn't get any lower with what we had:rofl:


See boys, you gotta get it the right way round................:whistle:

No skites in your family:no:

[ducatilover]

Argh, fairing mount snapped on my ride home, how gay:no:

[86GSXR]

Just got some pics of Mr Ynot. He's in surgery right now having parts of his lung removed. All the best Tony, hope your recovery isn't too painful!!! :pinch:

[Monamie]

Hell he is amazing-still has that silly grin on his face (could be the drugs:shifty:). It was great to see him having a good time on Saturday, I bet his bloods on Sunday were a bit dodgey:eek:

All the best Mr and Mrs Ynot-thoughts with you and see you on out on the bike soon!!

[NZsarge]

All the best Tony, hope your recovery isn't too painful!!! :pinch:

+1, all the best for your recovery Tony.

[chanceyy]

+2 all the best Tony good to see your smiling :yes:

[Owl]

+3 Best of luck Tony and a speedy recovery:2thumbsup. I really can't believe you're smiling.

[Bren]

Tony, did not know u were in the hospital...hope the nurses have real skimpy bits on and big big um...lovely bits!!!!

[Meanie]

Good luck Tony, thoughts are with you and Mrs Ynot

[dogsnbikes]

Get Well soon Tony and All the best

[Flynn]

Good luck mate

[cowboyz]

best of luck with that. looks like they got you on the good stuff.

[Elysium]

Wow, never know he was in hospital. I must be out of loop. Well anyway good as and hope you do get those sexy nurses. (the female ones) :eek:

Anyhow can I ask some of you bike experts here to look at this Trademe add and see if there's anything I should be aware of? I sorta keen on this bike and its close to Palmy so a bonus.
Cheers.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-224571808.htm

[cowboyz]

looks like a good bike. When you going to look at it?

[banditrider]

All the best Mr and Mrs Ynot-thoughts with you and see you on out on the bike soon!!

Ditto from me as well!


Anyhow can I ask some of you bike experts here to look at this Trademe add and see if there's anything I should be aware of? I sorta keen on this bike and its close to Palmy so a bonus.
Cheers.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-224571808.htm

Nice. If you don't want the rear seat cowl, hugger or mufflers...

[Elysium]

I'm hoping to have a look in my weekend. I've emailed the guy about the mods the bike has trying to find out if they alter the bike too much as I don't know much about the mods that bike has. Anyone know what the Dyno jets are surposed to do?

[Elysium]

Ditto from me as well!



Nice. If you don't want the rear seat cowl, hugger or mufflers...

Hmm they are what makes this ad attractive, well mainly the scorpions.

[banditrider]

Yeah, gotta do something with my mufflers. Also want to get a seat cowl at some time - about $190 new.

[Elysium]

Yeah, gotta do something with my mufflers. Also want to get a seat cowl at some time - about $190 new.

What does a professional de-baffle cost?

[banditrider]

Apparently very easy to do yourself. A 38mm (I think) metal hole-saw and then some wiggling. Very loud though. There's a thread somewhere on Ozfirestorm: http://ozfirestorm.proboards.com/index.cgi

We have a clever engineer at work who used to make mufflers for a living...

[banditrider]

Here it is: http://ozfirestorm.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mods&action=display&thread=507

[Elysium]

But don't you have to re-tune the engine because of the change in back pressure?

[ducatilover]

But don't you have to re-tune the engine because of the change in back pressure?

That would depend on how much programmed compensation the ecu has I would expect. Will run leaner otherwise

[banditrider]

That would depend on how much programmed compensation the ecu has I would expect. Will run leaner otherwise

None. Carbies may need some fettling.

[86GSXR]

Shit it's cold out there! Took the Tiger downtown for the usual and even with the mangrips it was nippy.

[yod]

Shit it's cold out there! Took the Tiger downtown for the usual and even with the mangrips it was nippy.

just what I was thinking - i just popped down the road for a sec FARK!

4 degrees apparently

[86GSXR]

I believe it! Home now though with the fire on - nice :yes:

[KiwiKat]

just what I was thinking - i just popped down the road for a sec FARK!

4 degrees apparently


Metservice
"5 layers of clothing are recommended to remain comfortable in these conditions."

Time for a spa and a roll in the snow.

[cowboyz]

just what I was thinking - i just popped down the road for a sec FARK!

4 degrees apparently

had hail in dannvegas this morning. Now thats fun getting up them hills in the ice....

[cowboyz]

my new work vehicle....

[yod]

my new work vehicle....

wow

awesome

a green harley

[Meanie]

wow

awesome

a green harley

:rofl: He even has the Harley attitude to go with

[cowboyz]

wow

awesome

a green harley


:rofl: He even has the Harley attitude to go with

Is there any irony in that my replacement job has a bright green tractor?

Fucking weapon to drive with push button gears and hydrolics. Does 42km/hr in road gear which shows that it is quicker than a harley

[Owl]

Does 42km/hr in road gear which shows that it is quicker than a harley

Hmmmm, I think you need to ride a Harley!:yes:

[Monie]

Shit it's cold out there! Took the Tiger downtown for the usual and even with the mangrips it was nippy.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[banditrider]

Does 42km/hr in road gear which shows that it is quicker than a harley

Get ya knee down?

[cowboyz]

only when I was praying I was going to miss the gateway. It is awesoem to drive though

[banditrider]

Yeah, looks pretty good for a Harley. My brother-in-law has just bought a new one and tore off a tyre turning out of a driveway. The old man was on the spot and introduced him to the "ether" method of getting the tyre back on the rim....

[banditrider]

only when I was praying I was going to miss the gateway. It is awesoem to drive though

Could it do with some of these: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/15/legup-landinggear-for-harley-davidson-touring-bikes/

[cowboyz]

that could be a go

[86GSXR]

Cool Harly man :Punk: Just off to New Plymouth. Will get some pics, the mountains should look amazing today!

[NZsarge]

Yep, plenty of white stuff about this morning.

[86GSXR]

Man, frost everywhere! Got 2 minutes into the flight and the heater failed! Shit. Minus 6 outside, feet froze. Luckily only 50 mins each way so not too bad. Got a bit of airframe ice as well which you can see on the leading edges of the wings and on the windows in the first few pics. Amazing day though, mountains look brilliant!

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMRUGVINPRUGVIPM17609

[KiwiKat]

Man, frost everywhere! Got 2 minutes into the flight and the heater failed! Shit. Minus 6 outside, feet froze. ...


What are you complaining for ? 6 degrees inside. You were privileged. Nice pics.

Day off today so I think I might ride this afternoon.:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

I'd put it at minus 2 in the foot compartment :pinch: Great day for a ride, may get out later myself with any luck. Enjoy :sunny:

[Bren]

Shit it's cold out there! Took the Tiger downtown for the usual and even with the mangrips it was nippy.


Metservice
"5 layers of clothing are recommended to remain comfortable in these conditions."

Time for a spa and a roll in the snow.


Bugger guys....its cold there, but bloody freezing down here....went for a walk on new brighton beach today and I swear my balls shrunk so much they ended up in my throat....maybe the wrong thing to say....

Oh Cowboyz, nice tractor...shame it aint a John Deere

[Elysium]

You got some tassels to go with the Harley Cowboyz?

[cowboyz]

I might have. made from bailing twine

[Flynn]

I might have. made from bailing twine

Don't tell me you got a kwaka 4 wheeler too:cool:

[cowboyz]

theres 2 hondas a a zooki. TBH the zooki handles like a bag of shit. The hondas are quite nice to ride in a gay kind of a way.

[ducatilover]

Snow!!!!!! Got a '70 valiant regal in for panel work today.

[Meanie]

Snow!!!!!! Got a '70 valiant regal in for panel work today.

Shit i havnt seen one of them for a long time
I hear the Dunedin panel beaters just got a lot busier

[NZsarge]

Shit i havnt seen one of them for a long time
I hear the Dunedin panel beaters just got a lot busier

Yeah, makes one wonder how wise it would be to ride in the weekend if there is similar weather blowing through.. Last thing I need to do is drop my bike due to ice.

[dogsnbikes]

Oh I would love too be able 2 have that decision right of too hospital so hopefully some good news well MAYBE!!! be in touch

[Meanie]

Oh I would love too be able 2 have that decision right of too hospital so hopefully some good news well MAYBE!!! be in touch

Ill get Monnie to pillion you if you want to come :rofl:

[chanceyy]

Oh I would love too be able 2 have that decision right of too hospital so hopefully some good news well MAYBE!!! be in touch

good luck with that :hug:

[Monamie]

Man, frost everywhere! Got 2 minutes into the flight and the heater failed! Shit. Minus 6 outside, feet froze. Luckily only 50 mins each way so not too bad. Got a bit of airframe ice as well which you can see on the leading edges of the wings and on the windows in the first few pics. Amazing day though, mountains look brilliant!



Great photos there :yes: Shame about the bloody heater though:cold:
Pleased its holding up today and you are not freezing down south!!:shit::love:

[dogsnbikes]

Ill get Monnie to pillion you if you want to come :rofl:

Only if its on Norman:scooter:


good luck with that :hug:

:woohoo:Still none the wiser must be time for as thread:blink:

[86GSXR]

Yeah, makes one wonder how wise it would be to ride in the weekend if there is similar weather blowing through.. Last thing I need to do is drop my bike due to ice.

I had wondered about that given the weather lately. High chance of ice about.


Great photos there :yes: Shame about the bloody heater though
Pleased its holding up today and you are not freezing down south!!:shit::love:

Another great day in the South :yes: Went straight down the coast to Christchurch. Man, the mountains look soooooo good now they've had a bit of snow on them. Heater worked all the way down, but yes, right on cue, failed on the return trip! Bloody things :argh: Lowest outside temp we saw was minus 13! Beautiful day in CH and Mt Taranaki looked AMAZING as the background to the sun on the water. Got back just in time to see another 3 of the new aircraft arrive :yes: Got home to a most delicious surprise :hug:

Pics :sunny:

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMOTAKIWNKICHKIWNPPFOXTNPM18609?authkey=Gv1sRgCJej 6ayml5WIMg


Only if its on Norman

Still none the wiser must be time for as thread:blink:

Norman the epic traveller :rockon: Hope you find out soon!

[cowboyz]

forcast for sat is cool and cloudy which should take care of the ice. Im in for all money

[yod]

bloody oath

should be a good un

[banditrider]

Can I come?

[chanceyy]

Got home to a most delicious surprise :hug:



:laugh: the fastest way to a man's heart is through their stomach .. :clap: more lurve food :yes:

[86GSXR]

forcast for sat is cool and cloudy which should take care of the ice. Im in for all money


bloody oath

should be a good un


Can I come?

Darn, I'm out. I'm off to Wellie tomorrow to see my boy, back Sat afternoon. Then marshalling at Manfeild on Sunday.


:laugh: the fastest way to a man's heart is through their stomach .. :clap: more lurve food :yes:

God I'm spoiled :love:

[cowboyz]

i thought manfield was 2 dayer. you not doing sat?

[dogsnbikes]

Apology posted cannot attend rides but happy to customise your rides:scooter:

[86GSXR]

i thought manfield was 2 dayer. you not doing sat?

I was but my boy turned up and it'll be good to see him :yes:


Apology posted cannot attend rides but happy to customise your rides:scooter:

When do you find out?

[dogsnbikes]

When do you find out?

Dont know but will need someone to take bikes for a outing

[86GSXR]

That won't be hard! Just reading your thread, shit, brings it to life a bit.

[cowboyz]

how much you paying to get the honda out?

[yod]

shame you cant make it dogs, won't be quite the same without ya there...

i rode the bird home from work this arvo, jumped straight off it and onto the RF for a quick spin round the neighbourhood....interesting....you really notice the wheelbase difference and much quicker steering. certainly is a smoother engine compared to my old hag

[Flynn]

Hey Monie, are you selling your little blue, or is its twin at afc at the moment?

Is Meanie finally buying you a concours:shutup:

[86GSXR]

I don't think he's finished paying for the first one yet :whistle:

[NZsarge]

forcast for sat is cool and cloudy which should take care of the ice. Im in for all money

Hope so, man, nasty one this morning. Could barely stand up in the car park leaving work, watch those bridges on the way to work..

[Meanie]

Can I come?

Hell yea, just roll up to my place in the morning


Hope so, man, nasty one this morning. Could barely stand up in the car park leaving work, watch those bridges on the way to work..

You coming tomorrow Sarge, bed at mine if you want it

[Monie]

Only if its on Norman:scooter:

ohhhhhhhh come on i can two up you... you just have to hold the bike up ... dont you trust me ... :laugh::laugh::laugh:





Can I come?

what took you so long .... you know you never have to ask just turn up ...

[cowboyz]

NNNNOOOOOOOO......... stop inviting BR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think of all the smoke stops we will be missing with him along.

Dont think he will read this do ya???

[Meanie]

NNNNOOOOOOOO......... stop inviting BR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think of all the smoke stops we will be missing with him along.

Dont think he will read this do ya???

Gonna be too busy riding for smoke breaks

[banditrider]

NNNNOOOOOOOO......... stop inviting BR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think of all the smoke stops we will be missing with him along.

Dont think he will read this do ya???

Doesn't matter if I don't come anymore - I've got Meanie well trained now.

PS: I'm there!:scooter:

[banditrider]

Doesn't matter if I don't come anymore - I've got Meanie well trained now.

PS: I'm there!:scooter:


Gonna be too busy riding for smoke breaks

See what I mean! :Punk:

[yod]

i figure gas at:

Hawera 190km
Piopio 245km
Waiouru 190km

smoke stops at

Ashhurst
Halcombe
Marton
Turakina
Wanganui
Waverly
Patea
Hawera
Opunake
Oakura
New Plymouth
Waitara
Pukearuhe
Awakino
Piopio
8 Mile
Mapiu
Mangatupoto
Taumarunui
Whangaporoto
Kuratau
Turangi
Rangipo
Waiouru
Taihape
Mangaweka
Vinegar Hill
Rewa
Waituna West
Cheltenham
Colyton
Ashhurst

missed any?

[cowboyz]

thats the balance! Im in!

[banditrider]

i figure gas at:

Hawera 190km
Piopio 245km
Waiouru 190km

smoke stops at

Ashhurst
Halcombe
Marton
Turakina
Wanganui
Waverly
Patea
Hawera
Opunake
Oakura
New Plymouth
Waitara
Pukearuhe
Awakino
Piopio
8 Mile
Mapiu
Mangatupoto
Taumarunui
Whangaporoto
Kuratau
Turangi
Rangipo
Waiouru
Taihape
Mangaweka
Vinegar Hill
Rewa
Waituna West
Cheltenham
Colyton
Ashhurst

missed any?

Bajeebus! Glad I'm not a smoker - it'd cost me more for fags than gas!

[86GSXR]

i figure gas at:

Hawera 190km
Piopio 245km
Waiouru 190km

smoke stops at

Ashhurst
Halcombe
Marton
Turakina
Wanganui
Waverly
Patea
Hawera
Opunake
Oakura
New Plymouth
Waitara
Pukearuhe
Awakino
Piopio
8 Mile
Mapiu
Mangatupoto
Taumarunui
Whangaporoto
Kuratau
Turangi
Rangipo
Waiouru
Taihape
Mangaweka
Vinegar Hill
Rewa
Waituna West
Cheltenham
Colyton
Ashhurst

missed any?

Ahhhhh, the perfect Ashhurst ride, just like old times :laugh: Have a safe one all :niceone:

[oscarnz]

Have a good one guys, we will be at Manfield all weekend.
But racing will hopefully be good, especially with the PIE (Performance Inhancing Equipment)

[Monie]

Ahhhhh, the perfect Ashhurst ride, just like old times :laugh: Have a safe one all :niceone:
did you notice he did not say coffee stops shit it would take us two days with coffee smokes and gas stops...

[Owl]

Have a good one guys, we will be at Manfield all weekend.
But racing will hopefully be good, especially with the PIE (Performance Inhancing Equipment)

That might be worth a look on Sunday! Al may even let me check out his "Man Grips" installation?

To everyone riding tomorrow, have a great ride and a safe one!:niceone:

[Flynn]

i figure gas at:

Hawera 190km
Piopio 245km
Waiouru 190km

smoke stops at

Ashhurst
Halcombe
Marton
Turakina
Wanganui
Waverly
Patea
Hawera
Opunake
Oakura
New Plymouth
Waitara
Pukearuhe
Awakino
Piopio
8 Mile
Mapiu
Mangatupoto
Taumarunui
Whangaporoto
Kuratau
Turangi
Rangipo
Waiouru
Taihape
Mangaweka
Vinegar Hill
Rewa
Waituna West
Cheltenham
Colyton
Ashhurst

missed any?

Yip, Colyton:laugh::laugh:

Oh no ya got that one too

[Monie]

i figure gas at:

Hawera 190km
Piopio 245km
Waiouru 190km

smoke stops at

Ashhurst
Halcombe
Marton
Turakina
Wanganui
Waverly
Patea
Hawera
Opunake
Oakura
New Plymouth
Waitara
Pukearuhe
Awakino
Piopio
8 Mile
Mapiu
Mangatupoto
Taumarunui
Whangaporoto
Kuratau
Turangi
Rangipo
Waiouru
Taihape
Mangaweka
Vinegar Hill
Rewa
Waituna West
Cheltenham
Colyton
Ashhurst

missed any?

you forgot Ohingaiti,pouwhakaura.. Feilding

[NZsarge]

you forgot Ohingaiti,pouwhakaura.. Feilding

And Dannevirke, I gotta stop in Dannevirke...
What time does the Mobil (Ashhurst) open in the morning?

[cowboyz]

6am.......................

[sinfull]

6am.......................Yo Lance whats the weather doin out your window ?

[dogsnbikes]

Sounds like a good ride afoot here bugger I can't make it everything is so organised here I'm missing the mis-organisation of a un-organised ashhurst ride

[Monie]

cowboyz said 30 deg and clearing ..and sunny ...lololololol it is clearing ...

[cowboyz]

Yo Lance whats the weather doin out your window ?

you racing today? Its gonna be a good one for it. little cold but should warm up quickly. might pop over tomorrow and have a looksee.

just walked the trek back from meanies breakfast. light drizzle and clear sky.

[sinfull]

cowboyz said 30 deg and clearing ..and sunny ...lololololol it is clearing ...


you racing today? Its gonna be a good one for it. little cold but should warm up quickly. might pop over tomorrow and have a looksee.

just walked the trek back from meanies breakfast. light drizzle and clear sky.
Cheers for that you two lol i was out the door by then, donno why i asked, was going regardles ! And you were right (thank faark)

[robertydog]

might pop over tomorrow and have a looksee.


Good you can buy me a coffee:laugh:

[banditrider]

A very useful program for GPS and map geeks. Lots of conversions and easy to create routes etc: http://www.routeconverter.de/download.html

[ducatilover]

I think a device to light, hold and supply cigarettes whilst riding would be a wise investment :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

New's flash: A dude at work's missus won the Te Manawa bike give-a-way competition and they have the option of either a 650 Ninja or Versus. They're probably leaning towards the Ninja and will more than likely sell. So if anyone is after a brand new 650 at a better than new price...

Darryn ended up getting the Versys. Here it is: http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=225935006

[ynot slow]

Thanks for the kind thoughts guys,got home tonight,man not having internet for 8 days is like a junkie coming off smack.

As for the pics I was tricked,and only had had the 2 relaxing tablets,still had the iv lines and epidural one to be inserted,wasn't smiling too much then.

Weather was warm and fine inside,apparently outside was COLLLLD,nurses were good,even a couple were into bikes and gave one kb site to look at.

Really good Irish male nurse and this is how frigged the system is,he is leaving to goto Aussie tomorrow,he can't get enough hours/wages for his qualifications here,instead the government has Asian nurses who can barely understand engrish but are cheaper to hire.So here is a guy who teaches the said asians practical inhouse lessons,is so concerned about his patients epidural site that he goes home(1 hour later)after being sure a doctor has checked it out and given it the ok.

Barry can sympathise with you,I can't drive for 4 weeks(asked can I ride,nope)because of aneasthetic and other stuff.

And for all you smokers keep on,if a non smoker like me gets lung cancer,yet dad doesn't and has smoked for 50yrs doesn't have it makes you wonder,mind you he has limited lung capacity lol.

Good to see you had a great run via the Naki and hope you gave Paul heaps at Action,good bastard he is.

[Owl]

Glad to hear you're ok and out of hospital Tony!:doctor: The 4 weeks will pass in no time.

I have to ask Tony. Do you really think an Irish nurse is a good thing?:confused:

[Meanie]

Thanks for the kind thoughts guys,got home tonight,man not having internet for 8 days is like a junkie coming off smack.

As for the pics I was tricked,and only had had the 2 relaxing tablets,still had the iv lines and epidural one to be inserted,wasn't smiling too much then.

Weather was warm and fine inside,apparently outside was COLLLLD,nurses were good,even a couple were into bikes and gave one kb site to look at.

Really good Irish male nurse and this is how frigged the system is,he is leaving to goto Aussie tomorrow,he can't get enough hours/wages for his qualifications here,instead the government has Asian nurses who can barely understand engrish but are cheaper to hire.So here is a guy who teaches the said asians practical inhouse lessons,is so concerned about his patients epidural site that he goes home(1 hour later)after being sure a doctor has checked it out and given it the ok.

Barry can sympathise with you,I can't drive for 4 weeks(asked can I ride,nope)because of aneasthetic and other stuff.

And for all you smokers keep on,if a non smoker like me gets lung cancer,yet dad doesn't and has smoked for 50yrs doesn't have it makes you wonder,mind you he has limited lung capacity lol.

Good to see you had a great run via the Naki and hope you gave Paul heaps at Action,good bastard he is.

Good on you Tony, Heal quick mate
Yea we had an awesome run on the week end even though it was so cold
I gave up smoking about 5 years ago now, nearly started up again though after dealing with my kids. Dont think i will cause i feel shit loads better than i did when i did smoke

[ynot slow]

I have to ask Tony. Do you really think an Irish nurse is a good thing?:confused:

Shit yes in this case,bloody great guy who was really considerate in his care for patients,and explained everything.

Funny thing is both times I have had male nurses and they are as good as female ones at everything,well not bedbaths lol.The thing with the male nurse is it gives confidence if you think you'll fall they can grab you,small asian nurses don't give that assurance.

4weeks will fly,have only used the bike once in last 6 weeks lol,sorry for Barry 6 months almost like a disqualification.

[NZsarge]

Good to see you back on KB, heal up and get back on that bike, ya never know, in 4 weeks time it might be a bit warmer...

[Monie]

Glad to hear you're ok and out of hospital Tony!:doctor: The 4 weeks will pass in no time.

I have to ask Tony. Do you really think an Irish nurse is a good thing?:confused:

AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE IRISH... be carefull what you say the irish have really bad tempers ask meanie... lol

[cowboyz]

AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE IRISH... be carefull what you say the irish have really bad tempers ask meanie... lol

oh shut up and go have a potatoe

[Owl]

AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE IRISH

Nothing?:whistle:

[ynot slow]

Good to see you back on KB, heal up and get back on that bike, ya never know, in 4 weeks time it might be a bit warmer...

Be bloody good if the weather warms up even before then,cheers.


AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE IRISH... be carefull what you say the irish have really bad tempers ask meanie... lol
Yeah whats wrong with us/them(dads mum as Irish)except they can't play rugby consistantly,still beating the poms counts.

And great bars here along with Kilkenny,tripe and onions for St Paddy day.

[banditrider]

I think this thing http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2469/here-comes-the-bride-in-the-trike-carriage turns into a couple of potatoes at midnight...

[Monie]

I would use that if i got married again...

[Flynn]

I would use that if i got married again...

As long as your home by midnight, we wouldn't want anything sinister to happen:laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

I think this thing http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2469/here-comes-the-bride-in-the-trike-carriage turns into a couple of potatoes at midnight...


I would use that if i got married again...

just as well there is a couple of kwaka conchords lurking around that could tow it ;)

[86GSXR]

There was no potato famine in Ireland, they just forgot where they buried them :lol:

Had another great flight yesterday. Here's some pics. Of particular interest may be the ones of the East Cape!

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMNRWOGSTGAPTMWUPM24609?authkey=Gv1sRgCNmuypOL_YOm GQ

[Monamie]

Thanks for sharing your trip hon:hug:
It was just like going with you.......but a hell of a lot safer from this vantage point:lol::nya::dodge: Some of the photos above the cloud with the mount showing through are very cool!!
:love:

[86GSXR]

One day I'll get you up there :innocent: :yes: Yep, I thank god every day I see this beautiful country from that perspective :D (got the heater on) :yes:

[NZsarge]

One day I'll get you up there :innocent: :yes: Yep, I thank god every day I see this beautiful country from that perspective :D (got the heater on) :yes:

Lucky there's such things as digital camera's these days, otherwise that that little photo album? Essay? Would have cost you a small fortune. nice photo's though. :niceone:

[kevie]

Would be into a ride or 2 :)

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

[NZsarge]

Would be into a ride or 2 :)

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

The Feilding rides might be worth a look for you, the friday night rides also once they resume (daylight savings), there is a good spread of pace on these rides right from noobs through to pacey rider's.

[NZsarge]

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

[kevie]

The Feilding rides might be worth a look for you, the friday night rides also once they resume (daylight savings), there is a good spread of pace on these rides right from noobs through to pacey rider's.

Will keep an eye out for the rides, I work nights tho so weeknight rides are out for me (didn't win big wednesday so have to keep working) LMAO

[Monamie]

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

I'm in-it certainly has good reviews.
And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle:).

[Meanie]

As long as your home by midnight, we wouldn't want anything sinister to happen:laugh:

Too late.................


just as well there is a couple of kwaka conchords lurking around that could tow it ;)

Quiet in the cheap seats


There was no potato famine in Ireland, they just forgot where they buried them :lol:

Had another great flight yesterday. Here's some pics. Of particular interest may be the ones of the East Cape!

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMNRWOGSTGAPTMWUPM24609?authkey=Gv1sRgCNmuypOL_YOm GQ

FMS awesome photos, thats not a real job you have is it


One day I'll get you up there :innocent: :yes: Yep, I thank god every day I see this beautiful country from that perspective :D (got the heater on) :yes:

Trying to subscribe to the mile high club are we :msn-wink:


Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

Was thinking of taking Brandon to see Transformers on the week end, maybe Saturday afternoon

[Monamie]

One day I'll get you up there :innocent: :yes:


:gob:I bet you say that to all the girls:rolleyes:

[cowboyz]

Would be into a ride or 2 :)

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.


feilding riders would be exactly what you are looking for. When the weather comes clearer I will post up some ashhurst rides again although they tend to be faster NOONE will complain about waiting. Real good bunch of guys round here.

The Friday night rides in the summer are mint too. Really wide range of bikes on them and no one ever gets left behind.


The Feilding rides might be worth a look for you, the friday night rides also once they resume (daylight savings), there is a good spread of pace on these rides right from noobs through to pacey rider's.


+1

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

sounds like a plan. pretty sure we will be in. when?

[86GSXR]

Would be into a ride or 2 :)

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

Good on you. Just join in, as others have said it's a good bunch round here and everyone rides at their own pace. No pressure whatsoever!


Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

Good idea!


Trying to subscribe to the mile high club are we :msn-wink:

Well, now you mention it :gob:


:gob:I bet you say that to all the girls:rolleyes:

Isn't he rude :laugh:


feilding riders would be exactly what you are looking for. When the weather comes clearer I will post up some ashhurst rides again although they tend to be faster NOONE will complain about waiting. Real good bunch of guys round here.

The Friday night rides in the summer are mint too. Really wide range of bikes on them and no one ever gets left behind

Exactly :cool:

[NZsarge]

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.


I'm in-it certainly has good reviews.
And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle:).
Yeah Ice age 3 is sure to be a giggle.


sounds like a plan. pretty sure we will be in. when?



Good idea!


I missed quoting Meanie but hear goes...

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

[Monie]

And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle:).
yep thats the best with having kids you have to go along too ..when mine get to old i just brower someone else... there are a few popping up at the moment... or should that be popping out...

[banditrider]

Saw "The Hangover" last night - highly recommended. Nearly died...

[Owl]

Saw "The Hangover" last night - highly recommended. Nearly died...

Saw plenty of them in my youth.:sick: I've gotta tell ya, I wouldn't recommend any!:no:

[86GSXR]

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

Could be keen for that time!

Had another amazing day today. Kerikeri this time. With the weather system moving in from the north the skies were incredible. The mountains were stunning with the high cloud cover. Unfortunately Hamilton and Auckland were buried so no pics. But got some good ones of the Coro and Great Barrier Island. Descended through the layers into Kerikeri, never flown there before. Great place with friendly parachuting locals and a bit of a trip down memory lane running into Cessna 206 jumpship DAS which I'd flown 10 years ago. Back then it had a standard 230 HP motor in it. Now it's been fitted with a Turbocharged 350 HP monster :drool: and would give our grunty twin a run for it's money!

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMTMSYHDGBKKAAORRUGVIPM25609

[chanceyy]

Could be keen for that time!

Had another amazing day today. Kerikeri this time. With the weather system moving in from the north the skies were incredible. The mountains were stunning with the high cloud cover. Unfortunately Hamilton and Auckland were buried so no pics. But got some good ones of the Coro and Great Barrier Island. Descended through the layers into Kerikeri, never flown there before. Great place with friendly parachuting locals and a bit of a trip down memory lane running into Cessna 206 jumpship DAS which I'd flown 10 years ago. Back then it had a standard 230 HP motor in it. Now it's been fitted with a Turbocharged 350 HP monster :drool: and would give our grunty twin a run for it's money!

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/PMTMSYHDGBKKAAORRUGVIPM25609


:laugh: then you should have flown east of Hamilton as there was no cloud in Te Aroha today & very very mild out there

anyhow bags are packed and looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow :yes: .. ohhhhhhhhhhh and of course you & Mo ::drool:

Made apple pie for dessert as well :drool::drool:

[ducatilover]

I saw an aprillia shiver in the flesh for the first time yesterday, my erection has not yet shrunken. Black + gold = wow:headbang::2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

Yeah Ice age 3 is sure to be a giggle.




I missed quoting Meanie but hear goes...

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

mrs C is working all weekend so out for this one. Give us a report and we will decide if it is worth it later on

[slydesigns]

Transformers 2 was on the whole, pretty good.
The bikes were a nice touch and thank god they didn't make the ARCEE, the pink female bike my daughter liked, a Buell as was rumoured! An MV Agusta F4 is a much classier choice!

[86GSXR]

then you should have flown east of Hamilton as there was no cloud in Te Aroha today & very very mild out there

anyhow bags are packed and looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow .. ohhhhhhhhhhh and of course you & Mo ::drool:

Made apple pie for dessert as well :drool::drool:

ATC made us go west otherwise I would have :laugh: The kids are lookin good as will that apple pie :drool: :drool: :drool: :niceone:


I saw an aprillia shiver in the flesh for the first time yesterday, my erection has not yet shrunken. Black + gold = wow

Having both a black and a gold bike I can relate to that! :rockon:


mrs C is working all weekend so out for this one. Give us a report and we will decide if it is worth it later on

Sounds like it is!

[ducatilover]

Transformers 2 was on the whole, pretty good.
The bikes were a nice touch and thank god they didn't make the ARCEE, the pink female bike my daughter liked, a Buell as was rumoured! An MV Agusta F4 is a much classier choice!

They have an mv on the movie? I better watch it :2thumbsup

[yod]

i been slumming it with the RF again....i feel so dirty lol

[dogsnbikes]

i been slumming it with the RF again....i feel so dirty lol

what is it with you and the RF you seen too have a real attachment too it should we be worried:(

[Owl]

Great place with friendly parachuting locals and a bit of a trip down memory lane running into Cessna 206 jumpship DAS which I'd flown 10 years ago. Back then it had a standard 230 HP motor in it. Now it's been fitted with a Turbocharged 350 HP monster :drool: and would give our grunty twin a run for it's money!

Thought that rego sounded familiar! I just checked my old log book Al and I did my first night jump "#249" out of DAS back in 92!:msn-wink:

[ducatilover]

Silly scanner won't scan!!!!!:Oi:

[cowboyz]

i been slumming it with the RF again....i feel so dirty lol

hope you washed your hands throughly afterwards!

[ducatilover]

I made the scanner work :headbang:

[86GSXR]

Thought that rego sounded familiar! I just checked my old log book Al and I did my first night jump "#249" out of DAS back in 92!:msn-wink:

I figured you'd probably had a few adventures in her Al :yes: She was a beast back then, and I had a memorable day dropping blokes and blokess's out of her in Masterton with Mac. I'd never heard so much screaming coming from out the back in my life :laugh: I'd love to open her up these days. Did you know she's had a STOL kit and speedbrakes fitted - Fark! :gob:

[Owl]

I figured you'd probably had a few adventures in her Al :yes: She was a beast back then, and I had a memorable day dropping blokes and blokess's out of her in Masterton with Mac. I'd never heard so much screaming coming from out the back in my life :laugh: I'd love to open her up these days. Did you know she's had a STOL kit and speedbrakes fitted - Fark! :gob:

350hp would get it off its arse!:yes: From memory, it was never quite as good as our Manawatu weapon KVZ. Though that did have a habit of dropping a cylinder on take-off:rolleyes:. It'd always kick back in when the power was cut a little!:cool:

[cowboyz]

I made the scanner work :headbang:

thats mint.

[cowboyz]

350hp would get it off its arse!:yes: From memory, it was never quite as good as our Manawatu weapon KVZ. Though that did have a habit of dropping a cylinder on take-off:rolleyes:. It'd always kick back in when the power was cut a little!:cool:

flying is something that you should not be doing with your fingers crossed!

[86GSXR]

350hp would get it off its arse!:yes: From memory, it was never quite as good as our Manawatu weapon KVZ. Though that did have a habit of dropping a cylinder on take-off:rolleyes:. It'd always kick back in when the power was cut a little!:cool:

Now that doesn't surprise me :pinch: KVZ. Never flew it but got offered it a couple of times. I knew the bloke who ran hunters around in it all the time. He had some great trips down south :yes: Amazing some of the machines that are still around :first:


flying is something that you should not be doing with your fingers crossed!

Sometimes you've just gotta cross your fingers :laugh:

[Switch]

Been ages since ive trolled through here. Spent so much time playing online poker... any of you lot play poker online?



I made the scanner work :headbang:

Sweet pictures!!! :first:

[Owl]

flying is something that you should not be doing with your fingers crossed!

I think the only two concerns we ever had back then were "This isn't going to cost us more is it?" and "Who farted?":(

[Owl]

Sometimes you've just gotta cross your fingers :laugh:

Or hold your nose!:yes:

[cowboyz]

Been ages since ive trolled through here. Spent so much time playing online poker... any of you lot play poker online?




Sweet pictures!!! :first:

yep.. I play texas holdem on facebook. not real good at it which is probably why I dont gamble in real life!

[Switch]

yep.. I play texas holdem on facebook. not real good at it which is probably why I dont gamble in real life!

Yeah i used to play on facebook too. Managed to make over 100,000 then lost it all hahaha...perhaps thats a sign i shouldnt be playing it for real money.


That reminds me (don't ask how, but i just remembered)...Sarge came into work before the VMCC started (Mobil Manfield), bought some food, and left the wrappers on a shelf down the end of the shop!!! i was amazed a kiwibiker would do such things! Considering there was a rubbish bin just outside lol. The only reason i noticed is because a customer had a moan to me about it etc etc.
Shocking! :2guns: :laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

That reminds me (don't ask how, but i just remembered)...Sarge came into work before the VMCC started (Mobil Manfield), bought some food, and left the wrappers on a shelf down the end of the shop!!! i was amazed a kiwibiker would do such things! :


Its Amazing what a Kwaka does to a bikers mindset
:shutup:

[Switch]

Its Amazing what a Kwaka does to a bikers mindset
:shutup:

Ohhh so thats what it is!! :shifty:

[NZsarge]

.Sarge came into work before the VMCC started (Mobil Manfield), bought some food, and left the wrappers on a shelf down the end of the shop!!! i was amazed a kiwibiker would do such things! Considering there was a rubbish bin just outside lol. The only reason i noticed is because a customer had a moan to me about it etc etc.
Shocking! :2guns: :laugh:

:scratch: Really?! Hmm, if indeed I did I do apologize, was poor form. You seem to recognize me but i'm at a loss to put a face to your handle, you should have introduced yourself.
I'll try better next time i'm at Mobil Manfeild to be a good customer...

[Elysium]

That reminds me (don't ask how, but i just remembered)...Sarge came into work before the VMCC started (Mobil Manfield), bought some food, and left the wrappers on a shelf down the end of the shop!!! i was amazed a kiwibiker would do such things! Considering there was a rubbish bin just outside lol. The only reason i noticed is because a customer had a moan to me about it etc etc.
Shocking! :2guns: :laugh:

What flavour pie wrapper was it? :shifty:

[yod]

mmmmmmmmm


pie....

[Switch]

:scratch: Really?! Hmm, if indeed I did I do apologize, was poor form. You seem to recognize me but i'm at a loss to put a face to your handle, you should have introduced yourself.
I'll try better next time i'm at Mobil Manfeild to be a good customer...

Lol, i tried to make conversation, but i gathered you were very tired haha. No worries, it happens quite often :laugh:

I've only been on a few rides with you before (friday night rides) so its been a while.

No harm done at all! :done:

[Switch]

What flavour pie wrapper was it? :shifty:

If i remember correctly, it was burger rings! or a sausage roll. i can't remember :stupid:

[KiwiKat]

If i remember correctly, it was burger rings! or a sausage roll. i can't remember :stupid:

Two customers in one day. :blink: You should have remembered! Was that you cruising out early Sunday morning on the CBR, all wrapped up, past my digs.

[cowboyz]

mmmmmmmmm


pie....

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

3.1415927


was that the morning we froze our arses off in the frost????

[NZsarge]

Transformers: Revenge of the fallen.
Right, sounds like there's some interest so lets nail down a time and date, Meanie informs me the Monie has/had bought tickets for Saturday afternoon 5:00 PM but changing is a maybe a possibility.
Perhaps look at Saturday 5:00 PM session to begin with and then go from there. So... who's in?
Mrs Cowboyz and Cowboyz are out..

[cowboyz]

yep. we are out. shame really. will get to see it soon though. have fun. bike is staying in the shed all weekend. weather is very very average

[NZsarge]

yep. we are out. shame really. will get to see it soon though. have fun. bike is staying in the shed all weekend. weather is very very average

Yeah it looked like tomorrow might be ok but.. That's why I suggested Sunday for the movie.

[banditrider]

Fugly Honda: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2479/honda-v4-pics

Nice single-sided swingarm/shaft drive set-up though...

[oscarnz]

Transformers: Revenge of the fallen.
Right, sounds like there's some interest so lets nail down a time and date, Meanie informs me the Monie has/had bought tickets for Saturday afternoon 5:00 PM but changing is a maybe a possibility.
Perhaps look at Saturday 5:00 PM session to begin with and then go from there. So... who's in?
Mrs Cowboyz and Cowboyz are out..

Sorry we are out also, would love to come but have a family lunch then a friends 40th tomorrow
Plus we have had a shit week so not good company either.

[Switch]

Two customers in one day. :blink: You should have remembered! Was that you cruising out early Sunday morning on the CBR, all wrapped up, past my digs.

Its hard work!!! :shifty:

Yes, quite possibly it was myself. I need to head out for a decent ride, shame about the weather this weekend

[yod]

Fugly Honda: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2479/honda-v4-pics

Nice single-sided swingarm/shaft drive set-up though...

BLASPHEMER!!!

HERESY HERESY....ye shall be burnt at the stake!!!

but seriously folks, i actually think it looks ok....but thats just me

and that certainly does look like a shaft drive....very connie


I foresee a test ride in the yodmeisters future

[NZsarge]

Fugly Honda: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2479/honda-v4-pics

Nice single-sided swingarm/shaft drive set-up though...


BLASPHEMER!!!

HERESY HERESY....ye shall be burnt at the stake!!!

but seriously folks, i actually think it looks ok....but thats just me

and that certainly does look like a shaft drive....very connie


I foresee a test ride in the yodmeisters future
It reminds me of the Predator's face when he took his helmet off after Arnie kicked his arse in the South American jungle (I think that's how it went, been bloody years since I saw that movie).

[cowboyz]

Here are the first pics of the new Honda V4 1200, claimed to be a new era in motorcycles due to its variable-cylinder engine. While the impressive motor might have you in mind of superbike technology, the V4 is designed as a sports tourer.

This is handy considering that two out of the four cylinders can shut down when less power is required



When exactly is *less* power required on a honda???

[Pegasus]

Would be into a ride or 2 :)

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

I would be in for a wee ride or 2. I too ride at the back. That is all my little bike and I are up to at this stage. The rides these guys go on are great though, someone always waits at each corner for me, or hangs back with me due to my lack of experience. No pressure with this crew at all, they are all Awesome . :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

BLASPHEMER!!!

HERESY HERESY....ye shall be burnt at the stake!!!

but seriously folks, i actually think it looks ok....but thats just me

and that certainly does look like a shaft drive....very connie

I foresee a test ride in the yodmeisters future

It appears it has some really good features (dunno if i believe the hp claim) but has been seriously beaten with the ugly stick. The can is even worse than the Connie's. Also ride position looks a bit more racy than the Connie - although the rider looked like a midget. A bit too lean forward for a tourer. Shaftees rock - and can wheelie!

[NZsarge]

Transformers: Revenge of the fallen.
Right, sounds like there's some interest so lets nail down a time and date, Meanie informs me the Monie has/had bought tickets for Saturday afternoon 5:00 PM but changing is a maybe a possibility.
Perhaps look at Saturday 5:00 PM session to begin with and then go from there. So... who's in?


Bump!
.........

[yod]

Here are the first pics of the new Honda V4 1200, claimed to be a new era in motorcycles due to its variable-cylinder engine. While the impressive motor might have you in mind of superbike technology, the V4 is designed as a sports tourer.

This is handy considering that two out of the four cylinders can shut down when less power is required



When exactly is *less* power required on a honda???

when you dont wanna make the kwakas feel bad....

[yod]

It appears it has some really good features (dunno if i believe the hp claim) but has been seriously beaten with the ugly stick. The can is even worse than the Connie's. Also ride position looks a bit more racy than the Connie - although the rider looked like a midget. A bit too lean forward for a tourer. Shaftees rock - and can wheelie!

the can is a bit odd, reminds of the newer Zed thous a bit

riding position looks very blackbird or VFR, very sports tourer....

i like the separate lower and side fairings and the tail is mint, will be sweet once sorted with a tidy

ooooo....start saving now, then I just have to decide on colour :devil2:

[dogsnbikes]

When exactly is *less* power required on a honda???

That would be what is commonly know as waiting for the Kwaka's:Pokey:

[Meanie]

Well after watching it i can confirm Transformers 2 is worth watching. not better but as good as the first IMO. You gotta see it on the big screen for the first time

As for the Honda, not bad but yea those pipes look like something off "The mask"

Ordered some new hanndle bars for Monies VFR yesterday, 45mm higher, 10mm wider and 15mm further back than the standard bars and also ordered a new screen thats 100mm higher and has a curved top to keep her warm and toasty. Should turn it into a nice comfy tourer

[Meanie]

That would be what is commonly know as waiting for the Kwaka's:Pokey:

You meant to say "catching the kwakas"

[banditrider]

You meant to say "catching the kwakas"

I'm sure he did. Must have been a lip of the finger on the keyboard...

[ynot slow]

Ordered some new hanndle bars for Monies VFR yesterday, 45mm higher, 10mm wider and 15mm further back than the standard bars and also ordered a new screen thats 100mm higher and has a curved top to keep her warm and toasty. Should turn it into a nice comfy tourer

Wat ya greasing for hehe,or trying to double the value?




Agree with comfy tourer though.

Have been asked/told to bring a few bike people over to Wairoa for a weekend trip by a lady we met in hospital,last night she said heaps of room,and her husband needs excuse to go fishing in his boat,said sounds bloody good when warmer days arrive.

[86GSXR]

The Honda may look better with a few stickers on it........

Sorry I missed your call Sarge, was pottering away elsewhere.

Just about to start stripping down the old Gixxer and see what states she's in after not running for two years! Be good to see her rise again :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

You meant to say "catching the kwakas"

Yes your right!! we do you less power catching Kwakas with honda's:innocent:

[ynot slow]

Just about to start stripping down the old Gixxer and see what states she's in after not running for two years! Be good to see her rise again :yes:

Pick me to help,should just about be fine afterall it has 4 cylinders.

[Elysium]

Well I have news that might interest Bonze. Yesterday my old man came back from Hamilton carrying this on the trailer.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-223325676.htm

Now this question is sort of directed at Bonze but anyone here know good places to look for parts for old Honda CB750's?

[KiwiKat]

Wow that's my era. It'll look good with all the original chrome back on.

[Elysium]

Yeah it would, but it will increase the weight of the bike. Label on frame says bike is 385kg. The bike came with two sets of original exhausts!

[KiwiKat]

I remember them being heavy. A long stroker, not quick but they would wind out but then you had to stop and put your foot down. My memory is that they vibrated quite a bit.

[Elysium]

I've only started reading up on the bike but seems to be held in high regard among bikers and think Top Gear voted it second best bike in the world.

Apparently the term "Super Bike" came about with this bike.

[Meanie]

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

[Highlander]

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

That is how I recall the summer I spent in Palmerston North. :rofl:

[Elysium]

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

Don't those Concours have re-tractable roofs? :laugh:

[Meanie]

Don't those Concours have re-tractable roofs? :laugh:


I said "drove" and no its a motor cycle without a roof :oi-grr:

[KiwiKat]

I was reading a couple of threads about the Wellington Tag-O-Rama and Auckland running similar. What about Manawatu? Has it been tried around here. Just a thought.:cold:

Sorry to here that Timaa had a bit of a spill. Here's hoping the injuries heal fast.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=102384

[Owl]

I was reading a couple of threads about the Wellington Tag-O-Rama and Auckland running similar. What about Manawatu? Has it been tried around here. Just a thought.:cold:

Cowboyz has mentioned that! It does look like a bit of fun.:yes:


Sorry to here that Timaa had a bit of a spill. Here's hoping the injuries heal fast.

I hadn't heard anything about that. I hope he's ok and it wasn't a big spill?

[cowboyz]

Cowboyz has mentioned that! It does look like a bit of fun.:yes:


yeah I was thinking of starting one but just cant get my shit together. I think I will just do it. Get ready for it to start tomorrow!
I hadn't heard anything about that. I hope he's ok and it wasn't a big spill?

doesnt look mint. speedy recovery in all but it looks like he did get away light

[ducatilover]

Time to make turbo headers tomorrow and then the wait for flanges begins :woohoo: I shall bring out my perfect oxy welding that is really crap :shutup: Anybody have any AN4 ish braided steel line for oil feed or know of any? And also a waste gate actuator of any description? :sunny:

On a less petrol headed note, the weather in eketahuna is very poooooo :crybaby:

[NZsarge]

Went to Macca's in vegas this morning after work to check out what the fuss was all about, is it just me or is it really stupid for them to not be accepting credit cards? I mean for cryin' out loud, who ever heard of a world wide restaurant chain not accepting Visa etc... :laugh:

[86GSXR]

What a bunch of clowns :lol: Hope you had cash?

[yod]

Went to Macca's in vegas this morning after work to check out what the fuss was all about, is it just me or is it really stupid for them to not be accepting credit cards? I mean for cryin' out loud, who ever heard of a world wide restaurant chain not accepting Visa etc... :laugh:

err....what? thats ridiculous....surely they must just be in the process of setting it up, I'm sure you can use it down here...

[dogsnbikes]

err....what? thats ridiculous....surely they must just be in the process of setting it up, I'm sure you can use it down here...

Have tried to use creditcards in the past at BK & Maccas and neither of them would take creditcards

guess they too big for them selves or feel stink that you would be paying interest on the shite they serve :innocent:

[NZsarge]

What a bunch of clowns :lol: Hope you had cash?
I told em to forget it and walked out.

err....what? thats ridiculous....surely they must just be in the process of setting it up, I'm sure you can use it down here...
You may be correct, tis a brand new (opened saturday) Macca's.
Pretty sure i've used my visa at Macca's in Palmy before.

Have tried to use creditcards in the past at BK & Maccas and neither of them would take creditcards

guess they too big for them selves or feel stink that you would be paying interest on the shite they serve :innocent:

Interesting, mind you KFC in vegas has no issues with credit cards.

[sinfull]

Tight cunts !
But the retailer gets charged 2 or 3 % on sales on credit cards and when ya add up what they prolly could pay over a year (if they accepted them) it would be a fair amount so it's one way of keeping the margins up i guess !

[dogsnbikes]

Tight cunts
!

Yep!! everyone in the Manawatu is a tight cunt didn't you know that :innocent:

[NZsarge]

Tight cunts !
But the retailer gets charged 2 or 3 % on sales on credit cards and when ya add up what they prolly could pay over a year (if they accepted them) it would be a fair amount so it's one way of keeping the margins up i guess !

Yeah understood but they will probably loose business through not having that facility available too, how much is difficult to say but they lost a sale today and I won't be going back there in a hurry, fuck em I say!!!

I should add that I cancelled my order before it was made.

[sinfull]

Yeah understood but they will probably loose business through not having that facility available too, how much is difficult to say but they lost a sale today and I won't be going back there in a hurry, fuck em I say!!!

I should add that I cancelled my order before it was made. Yep i'd say there would be a fair amount of lost buisiness happening when ya look at how many visa debit cards are coming out (wonder if the % charge still applies to them)
I'm the sort that would cancell as well even if i had cash lol principle thing !

[NZsarge]

I'm the sort that would cancell as well even if i had cash lol principle thing !

Yeah, that's why i'm not rushing back, principals and all that. :D
I'm sure there will come a time when I get a craving and cave in though, mind you cravings for Macca's is few and far between for me to be fair.

[Owl]

Yeah, that's why i'm not rushing back, principals and all that. :D
I'm sure there will come a time when I get a craving and cave in though, mind you cravings for Macca's is few and far between for me to be fair.

Took me 6 years to cave, but I was extremely hungry in Christchurch after that wedding in March and I didn't know where else to go. After eating there though, I’ll try for 12 year till the next time!:laugh:

[ynot slow]

Just don't eat the healthy food at maccas and bk(my protest),they're fast crappy food and should never have tried to please the health freaks,burgers and chips now and again is fine.Use subway for healthy eating lol.

[Meanie]

Happened to me when i filled my bike up in the Naki once, they wouldn't take credit card, independent fuel station. So i made lots of noise and told them what i thought of them and vowed id never stop there again While Cowboyz and Yod looked on and laughed

[Owl]

Happened to me when i filled my bike up in the Naki once, they wouldn't take credit card, independent fuel station. So i made lots of noise and told them what i thought of them and vowed id never stop there again While Cowboyz and Yod looked on and laughed

That's unreal Meanie. I've never heard of a gas station not accepting credit cards!:laugh:

I gather from the laughing, cowboyz and yod were not embarrassed by your rant?:whistle:

[cowboyz]

takes more than a meanie doing his nut at some servo to embarass me.......

[ducatilover]

Would riding with a turbo honda embarrass you by being so gay?:confused:

[banditrider]

Would riding with a turbo honda embarrass you by being so gay?:confused:

Paint it green and she'll be jape.

[ducatilover]

Paint it green and she'll be jape.

Hell no!!!! Dark metallic red for me :Punk:

[Owl]

Would riding with a turbo honda embarrass you by being so gay?:confused:

CX500 Turbo = I'm terrified:no:

Somehow I'm guessing it's not a CX500?:laugh:

[ducatilover]

CX500 Turbo = I'm terrified:no:

Somehow I'm guessing it's not a CX500?:laugh:

No.....:shutup: Mine is gayer. :wari: And incomplete grrr I'm not getting the flanges as fast as I want

[cowboyz]

Would riding with a turbo honda embarrass you by being so gay?:confused:

Ithink you are overestimating my self worth. I recently rode 750km in a honda shirt. I have no dignity!

[86GSXR]

Are there any pictures of this turbo charged Honda?

[ducatilover]

Ithink you are overestimating my self worth. I recently rode 750km in a honda shirt. I have no dignity! Even I wouldn't do that


Are there any pictures of this turbo charged Honda?

Wait till it's done, then I will get the pics. No camera right now :mellow: The set up is being assembled on my spare motor so I can basically throw most straight on

[86GSXR]

Sounds very interesting.......... :cool:

[ducatilover]

Sounds very interesting.......... :cool:

I can write up the details if needed. I'm still searching for all the little bits, eg an4 stainless hose fittings grrr. I need a tee to be put in the oil pressure switch hole to connect to the turbo oil supply but let me still see if I have pressure [quite handy that oil stuff]

[86GSXR]

No pressure for a write up unless you want to. Post up some pics when you get your camera and bring her over when she's up and running. Good luck with finding the bits :niceone:

[ducatilover]

No pressure for a write up unless you want to. Post up some pics when you get your camera and bring her over when she's up and running. Good luck with finding the bits :niceone:

Cheers!

Quick run down so far,
Mighty extractors that are rather annoying to make. toyota c12a from a jzz30 soarer
I cut down a Nissan silvia intercooler and am making end tanks from panel steel. cooler measures around 70 wide 70 thick and 160 [ i think] tall.
Obviously different jets. May need to fit a fuel pump, not too sure yet.
Modified the spare air box to fit intake pipe. Oil line as mentioned from pressure switch, returns into a custom made oil filler cap using an4 stainless lines [may have to go an6 due to fittings availability, hope not though]

That's all so far. Will have to put a thread on the waste gate actuator to make it run a measly 4psi :done:

[86GSXR]

I like it :yes:

[ducatilover]

It's all based on the metalspeed.co.jp spada in my avatar. Except mine is being painted dark candy apple and a black frame + the cbr400 fairing, which I have made proper mounts for :love: Nz's silliest 250 chasing 40hp at the wheel. :wari:

[Meanie]

Ithink you are overestimating my self worth. I recently rode 750km in a honda shirt. I have no dignity!

Yea, that was pretty gay

[yod]

Yea, that was pretty gay

and you followed him......:laugh:

[manwithav8]

gidday everyone, not to sure whats been going on, haven't been on much but from a quick flick through, seem slike just the normal asshurts stuff going on lol...

You wouldn't beleive it, have to work on a bloody kwaka over here.. The 4x4 mule is a cool peice of kit however, being a kwaka simple just makes it a peice of sh!t lol....

lots to do but will be good....

Have fun all and take care...

[cowboyz]

quiet in the cheap seats!

[banditrider]

Ithink you are overestimating my self worth. I recently rode 750km in a honda shirt. I have no dignity!

I made it 761km...

New endurance event - how far can you stand to ride in a Kwaka while wearing a Honda shirt...

And will you get hit on or just hit?

[Monie]

Yep!! everyone in the Manawatu is a tight
:no: we are not ...

cunt didn't you know that :innocent:



i would say something but that would be rude :innocent: and meanie might slap me...

[banditrider]

Faster than the real thing: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2511/triumph-daytona-1200-made-from-lego

[Flynn]

Hi all, baby arrived for us on monday, alls well cook and screamer home on fri all going well!!, less sleep more grey hair, should be mint:laugh::wari:

Little girl, Sophia Lee, 7lb9oz for the old fashion farts, 3435g for the modern farts, she'll be right, she takes after her mothers family.........farts and burps all the time!!

[cowboyz]

congrats! looks just like you poor girl

[Owl]

Congrats Flynn!

Somehow I get the impression that your missus doesn't venture to KB?:laugh:

[chanceyy]

Hi all, baby arrived for us on monday, alls well cook and screamer home on fri all going well!!, less sleep more grey hair, should be mint:laugh::wari:

Little girl, Sophia Lee, 7lb9oz for the old fashion farts, 3435g for the modern farts, she'll be right, she takes after her mothers family.........farts and burps all the time!!

Congrats Lance .. great news & to hear she is all safe n sound :clap: & nuffin quite like grey hair .. wait til she is 16 .. you will have a whole heap more :yes:

now farts & burps .. you sure thats not your side of the family ?? :lol:

[ducatilover]

Congratulations on the new baby!!! :wari:

[oscarnz]

Hi all, baby arrived for us on monday, alls well cook and screamer home on fri all going well!!, less sleep more grey hair, should be mint:laugh::wari:

Little girl, Sophia Lee, 7lb9oz for the old fashion farts, 3435g for the modern farts, she'll be right, she takes after her mothers family.........farts and burps all the time!!

Congrats, awesome stuff.

[Nasty]

Congrats on the new arrival!!!!

[KiwiKat]

Congratulations Flynn and family.:woohoo: I hope you're looking forward to the 3am feeds.