Manawatu Rant n Rave

[cowboyz]

I was talking to an austrialian farmer the other day and I asked him if he shears sheep. He got all defensive and yelled "No, get your fucking own"

[86GSXR]

Yeah, and apparantly the Aussies have recently discovered they're good for meat and wool as well.

[ynot slow]

Yeah, and apparantly the Aussies have recently discovered they're good for meat and wool as well.

And they don't talk back or nag ya.

[cowboyz]

a man of experience?


Dont you just sit back sometimes and wonder how the conversation got here?

[NZsarge]

a man of experience?


Dont you just sit back sometimes and wonder how the conversation got here?

Yip, can I say..........:Offtopic::shifty::p:D

[chanceyy]

hmmm obesssions with sheep .. its a bit concerning .. :lol:

[86GSXR]

Don't worry, these ones are VERY discrete :rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

Don't worry, these ones are VERY discrete :rolleyes:

and you know this from Personal experience I take it :nya: :gob:

[cowboyz]

they told me they tell you that........

[86GSXR]

I heard it through the grapevine..... Maybe we should stop talking about the sheep. It may get back to them.

[chanceyy]

I heard it through the grapevine..... Maybe we should stop talking about the sheep. It may get back to them.

hmm no it seemed you know more of the intimate knowledge there Al :lol:

you know you can not back track once you say something like that .. :laugh: :bleh:

[86GSXR]

All I know is that they asked for the pics not to be published :chase:

[chanceyy]

All I know is that they asked for the pics not to be published :chase:

ahh yes but you have a album of them lovely blondes hiding huh :nono:

[86GSXR]

Well, seeing you think they're so lovely, would you like their phone numbers nudge nudge :shifty: :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Well, seeing you think they're so lovely, would you like their phone numbers nudge nudge :shifty: :laugh:

hmm no thanks honey I definately prefer the male two legged variety .. :Punk:

[cowboyz]

half a sheep? Thats just wrong......

[86GSXR]

Yeah, that's what they said too :innocent: :eek:

[chanceyy]

half a sheep? Thats just wrong......


Yeah, that's what they said too :innocent: :eek:

ok should have added two legged male human variety then .. :nya:

[86GSXR]

Variety huh :whistle: LOL

[chanceyy]

Variety huh :whistle: LOL

ohh now is that not the pot calling the kettle black ??????? :whistle:

ohh must be learning from the master :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

Variety huh :whistle: LOL
Bloody hell mate your hanging with the wrong crowd now gotta watch those vet types :shutup:

time we got the twins together for a good time :woohoo:

[86GSXR]

ohh now is that not the pot calling the kettle black ??????? :whistle:

ohh must be learning from the master :lol:

Ok, ok, I'll give them YOUR number then :shit: :love:


Bloody hell mate your hanging with the wrong crowd now gotta watch those vet types :shutup:

time we got the twins together for a good time :woohoo:

Yeah, especially one with a camera eh!

Name the time :yes:

[chanceyy]

Ok, ok, I'll give them YOUR number then :shit: :love:


hmm well only one male has my number at the moment honey ... & I remember you dunna like sharing ya blondes :lol:

[86GSXR]

Time to hang up the gumboots I think lol. See ewe tomorrow :gob: :sunny:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

"sticks fingers in ears"- lalalala my innocent ears cant handle it anymore!!!
;P

Well its now 10am and I just got a text from cowboyz to say they have arrived in waitara, have encountered a litttle bit of rain and something/someone else of the blue and white variety - but I will leave that story for him to tell!!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

"sticks fingers in ears"- lalalala my innocent ears cant handle it anymore!!!:weird:
;P

Well its now 10am and I just got a text from cowboyz to say they have arrived in waitara, have encountered a litttle bit of rain and something/someone else of the blue and white variety:Police: - but I will leave that story for him to tell!!

[dogsnbikes]

"sticks fingers in ears"- lalalala my innocent ears cant handle it anymore!!!
;P Tui slogan :2thumbsup


Well its now 10am and I just got a text from cowboyz to say they have arrived in waitara, have encountered a litttle bit of rain and something/someone else of the blue and white variety - but I will leave that story for him to tell!!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

blardy thing logged me out - and posted it twice!!

[chanceyy]

"sticks fingers in ears"- lalalala my innocent ears cant handle it anymore!!!:weird:
;P

Well its now 10am and I just got a text from cowboyz to say they have arrived in waitara, have encountered a litttle bit of rain and something/someone else of the blue and white variety:Police: - but I will leave that story for him to tell!!


Yes but the pictorial evidence is priceless really :killingme

[blacksheep]

this'll be good:corn:

[cowboyz]

I am not saying anything till the photos show up

[blacksheep]

:psst::corn:

[chanceyy]

well Al text me bout 3 mins to late .. had just dunked all my washable gear in the sink :lol:

and I had been putting off giving Betsy a damn good clean up .. feeling a bit tired after the ride yesterday so sticking to my original plan .. ahh dunna she look purty with the help of U4ea thanks babe :yes: :killingme

and a couple of pics from yesterday .. sarah & 86 were busy with the camera so they will have plenty :yes:

[u4ea]

well Ive decided Ive had enough reading about everyone eyeing up,:eek:dagging,docking,gumboot and valcrove glove :pinch:wearing when riding so I'm going to get my bike going this week.....got to find out for myself :devil2:how these woolly animals have atracted the attention of all these hardened bikers!!!!!:bleh:

[u4ea]

.. ahh dunna she look purty with the help of U4ea thanks babe :yes: :killingme

:


Um yer well what can I say...............................:(........like I rekon its no fun watching everyone else have fun ...if ya cant beat em........clean their bloody bike!!!!:weep:......:Pokey:....was good to see ol' Betsy looking clean,glad to help:hug:

pics look awesome!!!!

[chanceyy]

well Ive decided Ive had enough reading about everyone eyeing up,:eek:dagging,docking,gumboot and valcrove glove :pinch:wearing when riding so I'm going to get my bike going this week.....got to find out for myself :devil2:how these woolly animals have atracted the attention of all these hardened bikers!!!!!:bleh:

:niceone: chicky so it be a cafe run next sat then huh :yes: just to get the bod into riding mode .. woo hooooo :msn-wink:


hmmm can you get ride fit in a month to do the long trip ?? :rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

Um yer well what can I say...............................:(........like I rekon its no fun watching everyone else have fun ...if ya cant beat em........clean their bloody bike!!!!:weep:......:Pokey:....was good to see ol' Betsy looking clean,glad to help:hug:

pics look awesome!!!!


:killingme .. but girlfriend you do such a good job :bleh:.. thanks though it was good to catch up .. been a bit pre occupied lately :whistle:


but the plan to make you incredibly jealous & get that bike legal again has worked huh :nya:

[u4ea]

:niceone: chicky so it be a cafe run next sat then huh :yes: just to get the bod into riding mode .. woo hooooo :msn-wink:


hmmm can you get ride fit in a month to do the long trip ?? :rolleyes:


Hell yes for the cafe ride chiky:niceone:!!!Does rider fit mean lose weight and not bursting my leathers a third time?????????Oh god now Ive told the world.......:doh:

[u4ea]

:


but the plan to make you incredibly jealous & get that bike legal again has worked huh :nya:



:rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

Hell yes for the cafe ride chiky:niceone:!!!Does rider fit mean lose weight and not bursting my leathers a third time?????????Oh god now Ive told the world.......:doh:

laffing geezzzz chick I bet they are loose as .. hehe ohh see a ride is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1236584#post1236584) to welly on sat .. nice easy ride how bout it ??

[Meanie]

Heres all the evidence you need :Police:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1236622#post1236622

[cowboyz]

ride report on the touring (oops sorry bonez,) commuting ride yesterday is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58436)

[Bonez]

(oops sorry bonez,) I should bloody think so too. Sorry to wake you up today but had to skite about the damn good ride we had today. Fixed up Sarahs bikes wobbly arse end.:blink: Took a team effort and a dremel type tool, but we got there. Good as new now. It was nice to finally meet manwithav8 and his M900. I'm sure pics will soon be up.

Won $24 from my bornday lotto tickets so thats more petrol money. :cool:

[chanceyy]

wooo hoooo just secured near new oxford first timer pannier bags so getting organised for the rides coming up :niceone:

[manwithav8]

Bonez is a wizz with the dremel and Sarahs ass end is like new again...Well I assume it is, I had to bail while the surgery was still on the go so I could get home to cook dinner.
Was a great ride today, I had a bloody blast. Thanks 86GSXR/Sarah and Bonez for showing me a part of the country I did not know existed. Great sites out there and wicked places for coffee and icecream.
Also thanks to cowboyz for the coffee on the return back to home, after the squirt over the saddle I needed something...

A+ day had... Thanks guys.

[cowboyz]

good stuff. Pleased 86 and co looked after you for the day. Looking forward to more rides over the summer.

[Meanie]

good stuff. Pleased 86 and co looked after you for the day. Looking forward to more rides over the summer.

As a pillion ??????

[Meanie]

Bonez is a wizz with the dremel and Sarahs ass end is like new again...Well I assume it is, I had to bail while the surgery was still on the go so I could get home to cook dinner.
Was a great ride today, I had a bloody blast. Thanks 86GSXR/Sarah and Bonez for showing me a part of the country I did not know existed. Great sites out there and wicked places for coffee and icecream.
Also thanks to cowboyz for the coffee on the return back to home, after the squirt over the saddle I needed something...

A+ day had... Thanks guys.

Good to meet you today and i love the sound of those cans....................... Nice, very nice

[chanceyy]

As a pillion ??????

:killingme .. on the concours :lol: ... mrs meanie will be claiming that a bit more hopefully :yes:

[Meanie]

:killingme .. on the concours :lol: :yes:

Hell no, guys golden rule of biking we dont two up each other, a little too close to each other for comfort
He does have a soft spot for Betsy though :rofl:

[86GSXR]

Well. Another great weekends riding. Yesterday was great, loved the Para's and the first time I've done it north on a bike. Marvelous. Great to catch Cowboyz and Meanie on the way back and another hot run into Kimbolton and Apiti. Good nite at Meanies - thanks Meanie:yes:

Feeling a bit tired this morning but was quickly persuaded to get the gears on. Bonez and ManwithaV8 met Sarah and I and we quickly decided to head east. Excellent run over the track, very interesting being in the middle of a Ulysess ride for awhile :gob: Gassed at Pahiatua and through to Pongaroa via the Makauri Gorge. I'd forgotton how beautiful this country is and how amazing the road is.

Onwards to Akitio, ahh just great to relax by the sea in this very scenic spot. Very friendly locals too!

Back to Dannevegas via Weber. Surely these roads just HAVE to be some of the best bike roads south of Wiapuk. 10 out of 10!!!

Dannas for coffee then leisurely stroll down 2 to finish off with a high powered sweep of the saddle. Cup of tea, no lie down at Cowboyz then into Bonez's for a very thorough fix it for Sarah's (Honda's) rather 'free' rear seat :yes:

Good to meet Lee, very nice Duc. Sounds great and you can sure ride it mate. Will see you out there on the rides very soon. Come and meet the rest of the locals :yes:

All up, except for the ticket, a great weekend.

[chanceyy]

Hell no, guys golden rule of biking we dont two up each other, a little too close to each other for comfort
He does have a soft spot for Betsy though :rofl:

hmm but you have two uped already :clap:;) thats alright your secret is safe with us :whistle: .. & since I dunna have full well that can not happen :sweatdrop: :lol:

[manwithav8]

Will be back out very soon... Just have to sort that little clutch issue along with the speedo. Shouldn't be anything major.
I pulled out my road atlas last night and it must older than yours, the roads that we covered aren't quite up to date on the gravel areas. Will sort a new on and get that bike atlas thinghy you have..
So after a days work the Duc will get a nice clean, clutch bled and some scoping around for a new speedo cable or possibly a repair kit (I have seen them around) then all shall be thumping again..

[NZsarge]

Hell no, guys golden rule of biking we dont two up each other, a little too close to each other for comfort
He does have a soft spot for Betsy though :rofl:

Ofcourse he does, I mean why would'nt he? Betsy's a Yamaha after all.:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Well. Another great weekends riding. Yesterday was great, loved the Para's and the first time I've done it north on a bike. Marvelous. Great to catch Cowboyz and Meanie on the way back and another hot run into Kimbolton and Apiti. Good nite at Meanies - thanks Meanie:yes:

Feeling a bit tired this morning but was quickly persuaded to get the gears on. Bonez and ManwithaV8 met Sarah and I and we quickly decided to head east. Excellent run over the track, very interesting being in the middle of a Ulysess ride for awhile :gob: Gassed at Pahiatua and through to Pongaroa via the Makauri Gorge. I'd forgotton how beautiful this country is and how amazing the road is.

Onwards to Akitio, ahh just great to relax by the sea in this very scenic spot. Very friendly locals too!

Back to Dannevegas via Weber. Surely these roads just HAVE to be some of the best bike roads south of Wiapuk. 10 out of 10!!!

Dannas for coffee then leisurely stroll down 2 to finish off with a high powered sweep of the saddle. Cup of tea, no lie down at Cowboyz then into Bonez's for a very thorough fix it for Sarah's (Honda's) rather 'free' rear seat :yes:

Good to meet Lee, very nice Duc. Sounds great and you can sure ride it mate. Will see you out there on the rides very soon. Come and meet the rest of the locals :yes:

All up, except for the ticket, a great weekend.

Ya went right past my front door virtually, you could have at least called in and help put a coat of polish on the Ace! How rude!!:oi-grr:




:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Sorry about that Sarge, if we knew where you lived we'd have dropped in for tea and biscuits - yum. Hope you got your bike dealt to :yes:

Here's some pics.

[NZsarge]

Sorry about that Sarge, if we knew where you lived we'd have dropped in for tea and biscuits - yum. Hope you got your bike dealt to :yes:

Here's some pics.

Yeah, tis all sparkly and wot not. Oil changed but not brake pads, did'nt need em, still got them there for when it does.:niceone:

[u4ea]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

[NZsarge]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

:sick: Never go green girl!!

[u4ea]

:sick: Never go green girl!!


yer too true..but I just gotta sort out rego's and warrant for bike as well as gas and oil and latte and ooooooo polish my boots and clean the bike and mannnnnnnnnnn I cant wait to get on the road on 2 wheels again!!!!

[cowboyz]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

you go girl.............

[yod]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

good on ya mate...will be good to see ya out there again - its been bloody ages!

can you remember which one's the clutch and which is the brake? :laugh:

[yod]

you go girl.............

:laugh: i'm liking your new sigpic mate....did you have to ask the cop to wait so you could get the photo or was it his idea?? :lol:

[cowboyz]

:laugh: i'm liking your new sigpic mate....did you have to ask the cop to wait so you could get the photo or was it his idea?? :lol:

I didnt even realise meanie had a camera on him till taumaranui when we where on our way home. He was hiding across the road and wasnt coming over to talk to mr police. Maybe it had something to do with him being right on my tail when copper showed up.

Fantastic photo though even if it is a little overpriced.

Shame you didnt make it out for the bbq sat night. It was a great night

[yod]

I didnt even realise meanie had a camera on him till taumaranui when we where on our way home. He was hiding across the road and wasnt coming over to talk to mr police. Maybe it had something to do with him being right on my tail when copper showed up.

Fantastic photo though even if it is a little overpriced.

Shame you didnt make it out for the bbq sat night. It was a great night

sneaky bugger that meanie

yeah sorry i never got there...mrs yod wasnt feeling the best and i was stressing over work crap...looks like a good night was had by all

got new pads for the RF today - $40 a pair, so thats all good...can hopefully get new disc next week and im up and running again

[u4ea]

can you remember which one's the clutch and which is the brake? :laugh:


:shutup:so long as I dont find reverse it'll be all good!!!!!!yod the cheeky sod:done:

[Mumbles]

:Oi: I hate it when I miss these rides......
Great to see you all having fun and staying safe :rolleyes:
Off to Taupo Friday night in the cage to watch the guys and girls racing... wish I could take the bike :crybaby: but the wife says NO
Cant wait to come out with you lot this summer, just dont do all the good roads around here before then

[chanceyy]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

never go green chicky .. we will never hear the end of it


yer too true..but I just gotta sort out rego's and warrant for bike as well as gas and oil and latte and ooooooo polish my boots and clean the bike and mannnnnnnnnnn I cant wait to get on the road on 2 wheels again!!!!

:banana::wari::banana::wari::cool:

[Meanie]

sneaky bugger that meanie

yeah sorry i never got there...mrs yod wasnt feeling the best and i was stressing over work crap...

Me sneaky, hell yea :niceone:
What work stress might that be, the boss caught you on KB during work time did he


but the wife says NO


Ahh yes the ol handbrake eh............bugger dude

[Mumbles]

Ahh yes the ol handbrake eh............bugger dude

:Oops: Thats Mrs Handbrake .... trying to get me into trouble?....

never go green chicky .. we will never hear the end of it :banana::wari::banana::wari::cool:
Whats wrong with GREEN? :sick: it look nice on everyone

[chanceyy]

Whats wrong with GREEN? :sick: it look nice on everyone

nuffing wrong with green .. but can not have to much of a good thing .. :whistle::2thumbsup

[yod]

Me sneaky, hell yea :niceone:
What work stress might that be, the boss caught you on KB during work time did he

nah, long story - just gotta get a lot done by this thursday to demo a system for a seriously large client...blah blah blah....

but more importantly, i just finished putting the rear brakes back together on the viffer....AND THEY WORK!! dont look so shocked
i was a little dubious whether the pistons were up to it but all looks good so far:woohoo:

had a possible buyer (mate of roger_doger) round on sunday for a nosey too

[cowboyz]

sweet. And good on you for getting the viffers brakes working. I was a little worried with the pic of the "cleaning tool" but it obviously worked well.

[yod]

sweet. And good on you for getting the viffers brakes working. I was a little worried with the pic of the "cleaning tool" but it obviously worked well.

:laugh: ye of little faith!

but i better not speak too soon

[Meanie]

:laugh: ye of little faith!

but i better not speak too soon

He had faith .......it wasnt gonna work

[yod]

He had faith .......it wasnt gonna work

no worries....when the kwaka needs the brakes sorted out, bring it round to Yod's Brake Shop

[cowboyz]

you will get a job at afc soon.


Oh that is just nasty.

[sarahtvet]

ordered battery today......now just legalities for both vehicles to do....or Ill have to go greeeeeeeen.....

will be great to meet up at last:yes: can't wait to see you out on those great roads:ride: :sunny:

[sarahtvet]

you will get a job at afc soon.

Oh that is just nasty.


about time he did some real work rather than spending all day on here :lol:

[yod]

you will get a job at afc soon.


Oh that is just nasty.


:rofl: nice....



about time he did some real work rather than spending all day on here :lol:

:Oi: quiet in the peanut gallery!

[sarahtvet]

just keen to see you out and about on the bike really

[Meanie]

just keen to see you out and about on the bike really

Yea right :oi-grr:

[yod]

just keen to see you out and about on the bike really


Yea right :oi-grr:

gettin there gettin there....

[cowboyz]

yod, you doing the run to welly this weekend?

[yod]

yod, you doing the run to welly this weekend?

if:

1 - the wife says its ok
2 - the front brake pads arrive in time
3 - i put the front brake pads in, in time
4 - the front brakes actually work after i've tinkered
5 - the weather isnt shite


i still dont have the new rear disc but for a short romp i can get away with front brakes only

[86GSXR]

Gidday Yod. Long time no see. May your wish list be complete by Saturday :yes:

[cowboyz]

so thats a yes then

[chanceyy]

well tonite a wee :ride: out to dogs so Betsy could have the wee service before the two big rides in the next month

Met up with English at Ashhurst & a nice steady pace on dry roads .. home made hamburgers for dinner (yum) and it was Betsy surgery time .. hmm replace plugs .. now there was a wee bet on that they would be black with oil but all things considered they were not that bad at all :D

hmmm air filter cleaned again not as bad as thought but a quick clean anyway

gear box oil well that had not been changed since I first got the bike .. hmm well the color was a cloudy grey brown color so should be better now .. :yes:

then the speedo .. hmmmm well alot of fiddling & putting the correct piece in where it should be new cable but yup the issue is still in the head of the speedo so at least we know where the issue is .. hmm but hey I dunna miss a speedo now sooooooooooooooooooooooooo :lol: so goes back to the to do list ..

anyhow dark & a wee bit wet when we left dogs house, the 3 bikes headed out hmm quite hard to see with fogged up visor & no road markings :eek: but slow & steady did it & we made it back out (mind you I dunna think the possum was that lucky that I hit with my front wheel :dodge: ).. said bye to English at Ashhurst & flicked on home a few spits til linton then quite heavy rain home .. but hey who cares was actually a great ride :D

cheers English for keeping me company mate appreciated it

thanks so much Bazza for dinner & working on Betsy :niceone:.. glad norman behaved himself tonite but then I doubt he would have gotten past the 3 of us to have his wicked way with betsy :killingme

[cowboyz]

so that was you louts beeping earlier tonight?

[chanceyy]

so that was you louts beeping earlier tonight?

that was betsy :lol: just wanted to let the green machine know she was in the neighbourhood :2thumbsup :whistle:

English had already deviated to feilding & home :lol:

[yod]

Gidday Yod. Long time no see. May your wish list be complete by Saturday :yes:

psssst, hey Al, suzuki track day, Manfeild, 27th October......:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

Hmm yes. I'm considering getting a Gixxer out, not quite sure yet. I take it the RF may make an appearance? :yes:

[NZsarge]

psssst, hey Al, suzuki track day, Manfeild, 27th October......:woohoo:

I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips;)

[yod]

Hmm yes. I'm considering getting a Gixxer out, not quite sure yet. I take it the RF may make an appearance? :yes:
be rude not to....

well not entirely sure yet...but its definitely on the cards and since you got 2 gixxers in the stable....you kinda HAVE to dont ya?:lol:



I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips;)

hey....no talking about my strips in public thanks :laugh:

[roger_doger]

Fifty buddy' seven? How did this thread get that big so quick? Get back to work you buggers! (especially you Yod!!)

Picked up VFR in auck on sat night, unfortunately didn't get much time to talk to Swoop (Paul, who I bought the bike off) as I had to head back to town to meet up with a mate who I was riding back to Hamilton with. It was a miracle that I found my back to queen street, chatted to some friendly Maori joker in town that was gob smacked that both me and my mate Mike had bought a new bike on that very day (Mike had just bought a spanking new m50 Suzuki cruiser).

Ride to Hamilton was cruisy as Mike was still breaking in the m50. Noticed a bit of a rattle in the VFRs engine which is a cause of moderate concern, but not worried too much at this stage.

Stayed in H-town sat night and sunday, hung out with mates, then about 8pm decided "hey I better get my white hide back to palmy seeing as I have work tomorrow". Jumped on the bike at eight thirty, left Hamilton, arrived 03 hours 20 mins later in Palmy....

Suffice to say the old girl still has plenty of poke in her. Got to love late sunday night riding. H to Tokaroa was sedate, but once on the western arm road (back road to Turangi) it was just me and a few sh*t scared opossums. Even when back on SH1 it was just me and the truckies, so I wasn't too worried about opening it up (Waiouru to Palmy in 55 mins...). Yee hah!!

Handling is not bad, not as sharp as the TRX but good enough to keep me happy.

TRX is still sitting in the shed, hopefully for not much longer, but it will be flaming hard to see her go, but such is life...

I can start saving for that Falco now...

[cowboyz]

I might find my way over tomanfield for *another* spectator possy unless I can get some suzuki stickers before then.

Good to hear about new bike RD. Sounds good. Have to get it out on a group ride soon so we can have a looksee.

[banditrider]

I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips;)

Gonna see about getting some of those ear plugs at the GC. Will let you know what I think of them - should have formed an opinion after 1000 miles.

[NZsarge]

By all means
Gonna see about getting some of those ear plugs at the GC. Will let you know what I think of them - should have formed an opinion after 1000 miles.

Yeah I reckon, people seem to be pretty happy with them in general, gonna get me some with sounds too. By all means, please do let me know what you think. Cheers.

[motnick]

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

[chanceyy]

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

Yup welcome along .. definately keep a eye on this thread .. here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58447) is this sats ride

hmmmm stockies .. love stockies but guess the ex will be out there, will flip a coin & see if i can be bothered going :lol:

anyhow welcome to the mad house be good to see ya out on a few rides :yes:

[Meanie]

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

Welcome to KB mate, only half what you read here is bullshit the other half is lies :beer:

[yod]

Welcome to KB mate, only half what you read here is bullshit the other half is lies :beer:

liar....:dodge:

[86GSXR]

Bullshit

Welcome aboard mate :yes:

[cowboyz]

Welcome to KB mate, only half what you read here is bullshit the other half is lies :beer:

you think what is read is bad? What about all the shit that comes out at cafes?

[manwithav8]

this place is full of crazy buggers!!!!!!!!!:jerry:

[chanceyy]

this place is full of crazy buggers!!!!!!!!!:jerry:

ohhh crap he is on to us now ... :crazy::clap::2guns:

[yod]

this place is full of crazy buggers!!!!!!!!!:jerry:

hey, you're the one on the duke :dodge:

[Bonez]

I'm working tomorrow till 12 noon so am planning on doing a ride via the Napier Taihape road through a scenic route (details at the meeting point) on Sunday. Any takers?

Plan on leaving Mamorial Park 8:30 all going well. Most likely take the CX as I need to polish off what tread is left on the rear Ching Shin. This will be at a lesuirely ride with lots of stops. Will probably be home by 8pm.

[Meanie]

I'm working tomorrow till 12 noon so am planning on doing a ride via the Napier Taihape road nia a scenic route (details at the meeting point) on Sunday. Any takers?

Plan on leaving Manorial Park 8:30 all going well. Most likely take the CX as I need to polish off what tread is left on the rear Ching Shin. This will be at a lesuirely ride with lots of stops. Will probably be home by 8pm.

I may be keen ill see what the week end brings

[Bonez]

I may be keen ill see what the week brings
My new week starts Sunday 8.30.

[Meanie]

My new week starts Sunday 8.30.

Crap just edited my post, meant to say week end

[manwithav8]

ohhh crap he is on to us now ... :crazy::clap::2guns:

Been onto you lot for a while now!! :headbang:

[manwithav8]

hey, you're the one on the duke :dodge:

lol sure am.......... Careful, I know where you live, hard to miss it when the VFR has it's ass end pointing out of the open shed and clearly visible is YOD in it's bum!! lol

[chanceyy]

Been onto you lot for a while now!! :headbang:

hmm so it has to be a case if ya can not beat them join them huh :killingme :banana::chase::wari:

[manwithav8]

yip sure is...

Sheesh, whats this weather supposed to do tomorrow.. Looks like rain later in the day but who knows....

[yod]

lol sure am.......... Careful, I know where you live, hard to miss it when the VFR has it's ass end pointing out of the open shed and clearly visible is YOD in it's bum!! lol

sneaky bugger!! :shit:

i wondered if that was you thundering past on the monster the other day:niceone:

:laugh:

you live round this way?


yip sure is...

Sheesh, whats this weather supposed to do tomorrow.. Looks like rain later in the day but who knows....

should be sweet on the other side tho....(as usual)

[manwithav8]

I live in Kelvin Grove but my Father is building a house just down the road from you. I have had this week off work to help him out a little..

Yeah I cruized passed the other day, I try to keep her quiet in the built up areas though lol

[chanceyy]

Sarges Labour weekend ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58874)

[NZsarge]

Sarges Labour weekend ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58874)

OMG!.....the pressure, the pressure! lol

[chanceyy]

OMG!.....the pressure, the pressure! lol

its called advertising .. have to spread the word out there or someone might miss it :lol:

[Bonez]

Did a wee poodle today. A wee oppsy but nothing too dramatic. Seems to be a common occurance recently. Bonez/CX/gravel=:eek:

Pics- http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58906

[manwithav8]

Sounds like you had a challenging day. I was going to take mrs V8 over the saddle with a quick look at the windmills but opt'd to stay indoors today...

Hope you didn't do any damage to yourself

[Bonez]

Sounds like you had a challenging day. I was going to take mrs V8 over the saddle with a quick look at the windmills but opt'd to stay indoors today...

Hope you didn't do any damage to yourselfNothing the wont heal in a week or two.

Good move on not going out.

[86GSXR]

Yeah, these winds have been fierce the last couple of days. They should die down just after Christmas tho! I got blown into oncoming traffic on the Taka's yesterday, and had a battle with em today. Great downwind tho, nice and smooth. The Gixxer had a great run especially with natural assistance from 40 kt tailwinds out to Ashhurst and over the Saddle. Track was fine no problems there.

Glad you're OK Bonez! You're as rugged as those Honda's lol.

[Meanie]

Yeah, these winds have been fierce the last couple of days. They should die down just after Christmas tho! I got blown into oncoming traffic on the Taka's yesterday, and had a battle with em today. Great downwind tho, nice and smooth. The Gixxer had a great run especially with natural assistance from 40 kt tailwinds out to Ashhurst and over the Saddle. Track was fine no problems there.

Noticing a pattern Al here your bikes are always parked in front of a coffee shop :rofl:

[chanceyy]

Did a wee poodle today. A wee oppsy but nothing too dramatic. Seems to be a common occurance recently. Bonez/CX/gravel=:eek:

Pics- http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58906

ouchy bonez .. that damn gravel again :doh: hope you heal quick .. connie will :doctor: you up right :msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

Noticing a pattern Al here your bikes are always parked in front of a coffee shop :rofl:

Ha ha ....too true!

[Meanie]

Nothing the wont heal in a week or two.

Good move on not going out.

I rekon that CX needs its sidecar put back on eh bonez :2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Noticing a pattern Al here your bikes are always parked in front of a coffee shop :rofl:


Ha ha ....too true!

I find coffee helps counter the effect of wind ;)

[Bonez]

I rekon that CX needs its sidecar put back on eh bonez :2thumbsupGot a few too many spares to go through yet :pinch:

At least don't have to wait weeks/months and pay kazillions of shingles to keep her running- hammer, 2 inch pipe and a few basic tools and Mavis is your Aunty. Did I mention a hammer. Damn Cheng Shin still has a bit of life left in it even.

[Meanie]

I find coffee helps counter the effect of wind ;)

Your riding a bike not sailing a boat
Think you got balance and ballast mixed up :rofl:

[NZsarge]

I find coffee helps counter the effect of wind ;)


Got a few too many spares to go through yet :pinch:

You two coming to Castle point next sunday, what about Sarah?

[Meanie]

Anyone know how Bandit rider got on
Not the best of week ends for the GC was it

[NZsarge]

Anyone know how Bandit rider got on
Not the best of week ends for the GC was it

Yeah true, hope it all went off without to many dramas.

[cowboyz]

I think I saw him coming up the highway from wellington. Not sure yet. He probably sleeping right about now one would think,

[Meanie]

I think I saw him coming up the highway from wellington. Not sure yet. He probably sleeping right about now one would think,

Or at roxannes getting his arse rubbed :drool:

[86GSXR]

You two coming to Castle point next sunday, what about Sarah?

Love to come Sarge, but working at this stage. Sarah is working too. I will try to swap with someone tho.

[chanceyy]

Love to come Sarge, but working at this stage. Sarah is working too. I will try to swap with someone tho.

I put in a yr ago to have labour weekend off .. so only 4 days of work this week then 3 day weekend :banana: but suxs its all late shift :cry: then 3 days next week :whistle: and a 4 day weekend :clap:

[Meanie]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:

[86GSXR]

Your riding a bike not sailing a boat
Think you got balance and ballast mixed up :rofl:

I had to stop for a pee at Ballance after too many coffees :blank:


I put in a yr ago to have labour weekend off .. so only 4 days of work this week then 3 day weekend :banana: but suxs its all late shift :cry: then 3 days next week :whistle: and a 4 day weekend :clap:

Yeah, I was too slow in getting to the roster boy before the others did!

[chanceyy]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:

Congrats meanie .. the next thou will come round quick :lol:

[86GSXR]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:

You beauty, well done!!! :woohoo: :niceone: :rockon:

[cowboyz]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:

comes round pretty quick huh. Congrats on the landmark.

[Bonez]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:Good one fella.

[Bonez]

You two coming to Castle point next sunday?I'll see how the week pans out.

[Meanie]

Congrats meanie .. the next thou will come round quick :lol:


You beauty, well done!!! :woohoo: :niceone: :rockon:


comes round pretty quick huh. Congrats on the landmark.


Good one fella.

Thanks all Didnt realise i had that much to say, but guess im just a big mouth :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Thanks all Didnt realise i had that much to say, but guess im just a big mouth :laugh:

Must go with the bike then :laugh:

[banditrider]

Anyone know how Bandit rider got on
Not the best of week ends for the GC was it

Talk about rain Trev - 1300 of the 1600k's on wet roads. Horizontal rain, howling gales, darkness, goat tracks, slips & slithers but the Concours made it through. Worst weather I've experienced on the run which added up to longest time - 22 hours! :Oops:

Never mind the time - finished the run and kept the shiny side up.:niceone:

Working on a blog/web page all about it - should have something up in the next couple of days. Only 364 days til the next one...;)

[cowboyz]

awesome stuff bandit rider. Was it you we saw coming norh along SH1 about 10-11am on Sat? Actually thinking about it, did you start sat arvo or fri arvo?

[NZsarge]

Talk about rain Trev - 1300 of the 1600k's on wet roads. Horizontal rain, howling gales, darkness, goat tracks, slips & slithers but the Concours made it through. Worst weather I've experienced on the run which added up to longest time - 22 hours! :Oops:

Never mind the time - finished the run and kept the shiny side up.:niceone:

Working on a blog/web page all about it - should have something up in the next couple of days. Only 364 days til the next one...;)

Wicked, great to hear you made it back ok, that was a nasty weekend although the trip we did down to Lower Hutt was'nt to bad weather wise excluding the wind in the Hutt got fairly forcefull.

[banditrider]

awesome stuff bandit rider. Was it you we saw coming norh along SH1 about 10-11am on Sat? Actually thinking about it, did you start sat arvo or fri arvo?

Don't think so - we went up to Turangi on Friday & left there at 3:03. Back at 1pm on the dot.


Wicked, great to hear you made it back ok, that was a nasty weekend although the trip we did down to Lower Hutt was'nt to bad weather wise excluding the wind in the Hutt got fairly forcefull.

Ran into your mate on his ZX-14 - hope he had a good ride and made it back ok. Think we last saw him in Dargaville and he was quite wet!

Working on a Google Map at the mo to show ya where we went...more later.

PS: came back from Turangi via Napier today - forgot to toot to ya in Danniverke...

[cowboyz]

so how much time did you spend off the bike?

[banditrider]

so how much time did you spend off the bike?

Quite a bit. Stopped at each checkpoint (5), 2 extra stops for gas, 1 long stop for brekkie (30mins+) plus I was feeling a bit crook in the wee smalls and had to stop for a breather (helmet off and wander around, probably 5-10mins) a couple of times.

Definitely the slowest one I've done - the weather & some of the back roads really slowed things down. If it had been fine this one would have been a quick one.

Link to Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107222745064103358547.00043c7fe169040fe40b2&ll=-38.449287,175.578003&spn=2.465061,4.405518&z=8&om=1)

[yod]

Quite a bit. Stopped at each checkpoint (5), 2 extra stops for gas, 1 long stop for brekkie (30mins+) plus I was feeling a bit crook in the wee smalls and had to stop for a breather (helmet off and wander around, probably 5-10mins) a couple of times.

Definitely the slowest one I've done - the weather & some of the back roads really slowed things down. If it had been fine this one would have been a quick one.

Link to Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107222745064103358547.00043c7fe169040fe40b2&ll=-38.449287,175.578003&spn=2.465061,4.405518&z=8&om=1)

mate that looks like an awesome route, pity about the weather....

[cowboyz]

seems short when you see it on the map. Lots of space above auckland huh?
I should have done it. Next year shes all on.

[chanceyy]

Congrats bandit sure was not a good weekend weather wise .. really felt for you guys out in it .. but glad you made it back all in one piece :niceone:

[banditrider]

Thanks all - was a mission to be sure. Had a quick blog: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/10/2007-grand-challenge.html

Will put up something more on my website soon (yawn) including some stats.

[u4ea]

Well I think Im in the mad category..:pinch:My darling :rolleyes:son took my car keys to work with him(needed shed key and somehow ended up in his work bag in Paraparamu)Oh well..whats a poor biker to do when they need to get to somewhere:baby:...Yup got blown round a bit and was late and got wet on the way home..Leathers drying out and ready for the next little mission:devil2:

[chanceyy]

Well I think Im in the mad category..:pinch:My darling :rolleyes:son took my car keys to work with him(needed shed key and somehow ended up in his work bag in Paraparamu)Oh well..whats a poor biker to do when they need to get to somewhere:baby:...Yup got blown round a bit and was late and got wet on the way home..Leathers drying out and ready for the next little mission:devil2:

laffing geezzzz girl that rain was fair coming down this aft .. got blown about alot driving home tonite ... that damn late shift again ..

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

I've had loads of enquiries when we'll be at Manfeild next. We are double booked on the 27/ 28th October but if there's enough interest from riders to get some earplugs made at Manfeild (Suzuki Track Day), please let me know so I can make arrangements to be there, for the Saturday only. Cheers Sue (Text 027 659 1583)

[Meanie]

Talk about rain Trev - 1300 of the 1600k's on wet roads. Horizontal rain, howling gales, darkness, goat tracks, slips & slithers but the Concours made it through. Worst weather I've experienced on the run which added up to longest time - 22 hours! :Oops:

Never mind the time - finished the run and kept the shiny side up.:niceone:

Working on a blog/web page all about it - should have something up in the next couple of days. Only 364 days til the next one...;)

Awesome stuff mate :2thumbsup Congrats on making it through especialy considering the horrid weather we had :clap: Now that man deserves a DB Looking forward to reading your blog

[chanceyy]

I've had loads of enquiries when we'll be at Manfeild next. We are double booked on the 27/ 28th October but if there's enough interest from riders to get some earplugs made at Manfeild (Suzuki Track Day), please let me know so I can make arrangements to be there, for the Saturday only. Cheers Sue (Text 027 659 1583)

unfortunately I will not be at the track day on that weekend so will be in on the next visit to the area

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

.... will post which events we'll be at south of Taupo over the summer.
unfortunately I will not be at the track day on that weekend so will be in on the next visit to the area

[chanceyy]

.... will post which events we'll be at south of Taupo over the summer.

I seen in one of your other posts you might be at wanganui gun club .. if you confirm that event I will ride over .. or the manfeild event next month as well

either one will be fine .. realised last weekend I really need earplugs LOL

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

......... doing my best to get enough interest up to attend the Suzuki Track Day at Manfeild on the 27th. Plenty of enquiries but need more numbers as we're double booked that weekend and I can only do the Saturday day trip. Cheers Sue

I seen in one of your other posts you might be at wanganui gun club .. if you confirm that event I will ride over .. or the manfeild event next month as well

either one will be fine .. realised last weekend I really need earplugs LOL

[NZsarge]

Quite a bit. Stopped at each checkpoint (5), 2 extra stops for gas, 1 long stop for brekkie (30mins+) plus I was feeling a bit crook in the wee smalls and had to stop for a breather (helmet off and wander around, probably 5-10mins) a couple of times.

Definitely the slowest one I've done - the weather & some of the back roads really slowed things down. If it had been fine this one would have been a quick one.

Link to Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107222745064103358547.00043c7fe169040fe40b2&ll=-38.449287,175.578003&spn=2.465061,4.405518&z=8&om=1)

Holy shit mate! I knew it was a big ride but thats impressive, well done. Must have been stressfull in that kind of weather. Oh, did you end up getting those Plugz for Lugz ear plugs?

[NZsarge]

I've had loads of enquiries when we'll be at Manfeild next. We are double booked on the 27/ 28th October but if there's enough interest from riders to get some earplugs made at Manfeild (Suzuki Track Day), please let me know so I can make arrangements to be there, for the Saturday only. Cheers Sue (Text 027 659 1583)
I'll probably see you at Manfeild on the 27th, if not definetely Taupo Nov 4th. Probably just get a standard set this time and see how they go.

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

.......... your plugging:) We have some new wired systems just arrived in for you to look at. Cheers Sue

I'll probably see you at Manfeild on the 27th, if not definetely Taupo Nov 4th. Probably just get a standard set this time and see how they go.

[NZsarge]

.......... your plugging:) We have some new wired systems just arrived in for you to look at. Cheers Sue

Sweet, look foward to it:yes:

[banditrider]

Holy shit mate! I knew it was a big ride but thats impressive, well done. Must have been stressfull in that kind of weather. Oh, did you end up getting those Plugz for Lugz ear plugs?

Yep, got some. Here's my 2 cents about them:


Fit really well so comfortable to wear for 1000 miles
Need to put them in correctly otherwise they don't work (doh)
Not as effective as foam ones for noise but far more comfortable.
Unsure if they protect your hearing as much as disposable ones as more noise gets thru...

[NZsarge]

Yep, got some. Here's my 2 cents about them:


Fit really well so comfortable to wear for 1000 miles
Need to put them in correctly otherwise they don't work (doh)
Not as effective as foam ones for noise but far more comfortable.
Unsure if they protect your hearing as much as disposable ones as more noise gets thru...


Cheers mate, just the answer I was looking for. Just as long as they remove most of the wind noise is what i'm after, don't want complete scilence. Sound like what I want.:niceone:

[banditrider]

Cheers mate, just the answer I was looking for. Just as long as they remove most of the wind noise is what i'm after, don't want complete scilence. Sound like what I want.:niceone:

Another thing though - we were riding in pretty average conditions. Maybe if it wasn't so windy (screen in highest position also generates a bit of noise in the wind) the helmet noise would have been less...not sure be nice to go for a ride on a better day.

Have you signed on for the Capital 1000K cruise?

[NZsarge]

Another thing though - we were riding in pretty average conditions. Maybe if it wasn't so windy (screen in highest position also generates a bit of noise in the wind) the helmet noise would have been less...not sure be nice to go for a ride on a better day.

Have you signed on for the Capital 1000K cruise?

Ahh, not really up for a K in a day, I need a bike like yours for that trick I reckon.

[banditrider]

Ahh, not really up for a K in a day, I need a bike like yours for that trick I reckon.

A dude did the GC on a 125 two-smoke...

[NZsarge]

A dude did the GC on a 125 two-smoke...

Nutter.....nothing else to say really.

[NZsarge]

I'm off to bed, gotta go to work at 6pm:yawn:................:blink:................:z zzz:

[sarahtvet]

Noticing a pattern Al here your bikes are always parked in front of a coffee shop :rofl:

We have some photos to prove that too:yes: And they are not both his bikes the Hondas mine:love:

Did get out and about sunday, with latte stops, and managed to find the best of the weather luckily:ride:

Fun trying out Honda 2up :lol: closest I have been to 86 in public!!! Felt like an old couple going shopping but it certainly handled us both with ease.

The GSXR was brilliant too those 80's girls still have it in them that's for sure. Raw visceral power in the GSXR but for finesse I have to take my hat off to the Daytona :love: 86 and I are certainly having fun swapping between the bikes and comparing notes on how we think they are going.

Didn't ride GSXR but watching it fly past over pahiatua was magical and the power was unmistakeable from the pillion seat, leaping cat definately comes to mind:yes: Great fun even though we strayed no further than the local area:yes:

[sarahtvet]

Woohoo my 1000th post Thought it was only proper i did it on our Manawatu rides thread :woohoo:

Well done and all of them were useful intelligent and worth typing of course :sunny:

Sorry at the back as usual :yes:

[sarahtvet]

Well I think Im in the mad category..:pinch:My darling :rolleyes:son took my car keys to work with him(needed shed key and somehow ended up in his work bag in Paraparamu)Oh well..whats a poor biker to do when they need to get to somewhere:baby:...Yup got blown round a bit and was late and got wet on the way home..Leathers drying out and ready for the next little mission:devil2:

sounds like you are back on the bike :ride: and on good form straight off. Nice coastline if nothing else:yes:

Sorry to have missed you on saturday.

May make it sunday as no longer working the weekend :2thumbsup: I had planned to make the most of the 3 days and go exploring further afield eg the coromandels or somewhere up there . I will have to see how it all plans out. If I am still local I will make castlepoint ride and catch up with you then :yes:

[banditrider]

Finished my write-up of the ride (week off work, crap weather).

http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/2007grandchallenge

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Finished my write-up of the ride (week off work, crap weather).

http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/2007grandchallenge

Just finished reading it...what an amazing write up banditrider!! Makes me wanna get my own bike now and head out for a ride!! I can see why Mr Cowboyz is eager for next years challenge.
Is it the same route every year? Or do they change it?

[banditrider]

Just finished reading it...what an amazing write up banditrider!! Makes me wanna get my own bike now and head out for a ride!! I can see why Mr Cowboyz is eager for next years challenge.
Is it the same route every year? Or do they change it?

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. It's always a different route and you never know where you're going until you get there and they put the map up.

There's quite a few good write ups of the event starting to pop up on the Kiwi Biker. This one http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blogs/viewblog.php?userid=9500&entry=307 by Koroj is really good. He's a real hard man and did the 500km extension to take him up to 2100 all up! And he didn't finish that far after us!

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Just out of interest, the earplugs have an Aust/NZ rating grade 4 std, so I'm a bit concerned that you feel disposable foams would give you better hearing protection. My survey on this continues............ Thanks for your input.


Yep, got some. Here's my 2 cents about them:


Fit really well so comfortable to wear for 1000 miles
Need to put them in correctly otherwise they don't work (doh)
Not as effective as foam ones for noise but far more comfortable.
Unsure if they protect your hearing as much as disposable ones as more noise gets thru...

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

........ to rearrange the double booking for the 27th but unfortunately it can't be done. Will look forward to catching up to at a later date. Commiserations:( Sue

I'll probably see you at Manfeild on the 27th, if not definetely Taupo Nov 4th. Probably just get a standard set this time and see how they go.

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

........ to rearrange the double booking for the 27th so I could attend Suzuki track day at Manfeild, but unfortunately it can't be done. Will look forward to catching up to at a later date. Commiserations:( Sue

I'll probably see you at Manfeild on the 27th, if not definetely Taupo Nov 4th. Probably just get a standard set this time and see how they go.

[banditrider]

Just out of interest, the earplugs have an Aust/NZ rating grade 4 std, so I'm a bit concerned that you feel disposable foams would give you better hearing protection. My survey on this continues............ Thanks for your input.

It's possible that I'm still getting the hang of fitting them correctly but I'm still not sure if they block off the ear canal as effectively. But as I say they are definitely more comfortable and it's easier to get your helmet on over them. I need to test them some more...

[yod]

just back from a quick spin round the block: ashhurst -> feilding -> halcombe -> hunterville -> vinegar hill -> home

a bit windy when i set out but it mellowed, and apart from the young lass that felt like riding her bicycle across the road in front of me without bothering to check if there were vehicles around, it was all good

[cowboyz]

bloody good writeup there BR. You know next year you are going to have a green bike following you.

[manwithav8]

just back from a quick spin round the block: ashhurst -> feilding -> halcombe -> hunterville -> vinegar hill -> home

a bit windy when i set out but it mellowed, and apart from the young lass that felt like riding her bicycle across the road in front of me without bothering to check if there were vehicles around, it was all good

I wanted to go for a quick squirt to see how the clutch is fairing up now but the couch is to comfy lol....

[banditrider]

bloody good writeup there BR. You know next year you are going to have a green bike following you.

Good to see it didn't put you off. Are you sure you'll be following me - I mean 22 hours :doh:

[banditrider]

just back from a quick spin round the block: ashhurst -> feilding -> halcombe -> hunterville -> vinegar hill -> home

a bit windy when i set out but it mellowed, and apart from the young lass that felt like riding her bicycle across the road in front of me without bothering to check if there were vehicles around, it was all good

I did 3 GC's on my RF - it can be done. Can I twist ya rubber arm?

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

........ let me know how you get on. Catch up with us at an event some time, they might possibly need a double 'dip' of koter. Cheers Sue

It's possible that I'm still getting the hang of fitting them correctly but I'm still not sure if they block off the ear canal as effectively. But as I say they are definitely more comfortable and it's easier to get your helmet on over them. I need to test them some more...

[yod]

I did 3 GC's on my RF - it can be done. Can I twist ya rubber arm?

ill get back to ya next year, but could certainly be convinced:niceone:

[NZsarge]

........ to rearrange the double booking for the 27th so I could attend Suzuki track day at Manfeild, but unfortunately it can't be done. Will look forward to catching up to at a later date. Commiserations:( Sue

Taupo on the 4th of November then?

[86GSXR]

Brilliant write up there BR, that's a pretty amazing feat alright!

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Is that Frosty's track day? That's been changed to the 28th.

Taupo on the 4th of November then?

[banditrider]

Brilliant write up there BR, that's a pretty amazing feat alright!

Cheers 86, there was even at least 1 Triumph there...

My mate's done a wee write-up too: http://blue.bandito.googlepages.com/home

[86GSXR]

Only one lol.

The Gixxers rise again! I'm really looking forward to heading up to AK again for the calendar pic. Hopefully they'll let me in.

Spent the last couple of days prepping both bikes and of course test riding them. Had a ripper of a ride over the Saddle today. Sarah got lost in Woodville (long story, best not mentioned too often) so I had to ride the Honda home solo via Mangamarie and the track. Finally got the Gixxer back so then felt the need to do Halcolmbe Hill, Hunterville, and back via Vinegar Hill.

I took the Warhorse and boy she can still go for a 21 year old. 82K on the clock now, and I must say I'm quite amazed that the cheap tyre that I'd swapped over when I got the new one has held up really well. It's a no name brand called 'Road Winner' and it got really sticky through the twisties!

Sarah and I head up to Turangi tomorrow arvo after work, then will get to AK Sunday. After the shoot we'll try and get to Taumarunui for the night. Going to do the Forgotton Highway Monday am and may meet up with Ynot slow in Whanga or Stratford depending on the weather. Should be good :yes:

Have a good weekend all, stay safe and enjoy the riding :niceone:

[banditrider]

Who's joining me & the Blue Bandito on this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-3&e=1392&c=1
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57216

Leaving Palmy at 5am and gonna ride all day...

[cowboyz]

too closet ot he gisborne ride otherwise I would. Need to get another job to pay for all this biking stuff.

[NZsarge]

Who's joining me & the Blue Bandito on this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-3&e=1392&c=1
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57216

Leaving Palmy at 5am and gonna ride all day...

Are you KIDDING ME!! I cant even make it to Pahiatua by 9:30 without being half an hour late!!

[banditrider]

too closet ot he gisborne ride otherwise I would. Need to get another job to pay for all this biking stuff.

I'm trying to work out a way to get paid to ride...

[banditrider]

Are you KIDDING ME!! I cant even make it to Pahiatua by 9:30 without being half an hour late!!

Just remember to turn the alarm on after setting it or don't go to bed at all...

[NZsarge]

Just remember to turn the alarm on after setting it or don't go to bed at all...

Umm...yeah i'll try that next time and see if that turning the alarm on thing works.:doh:

[chanceyy]

Are you KIDDING ME!! I cant even make it to Pahiatua by 9:30 without being half an hour late!!

half n hour late .. and the rest :laugh: but hey at least you made it even if it was a few hours late :whistle:

[NZsarge]

half n hour late .. and the rest :laugh: but hey at least you made it even if it was a few hours late :whistle:

Ohh....harsh, hours is stretching it a bit, maybe if you add up the time i've been late to each ride in total then....:killingme:killingme:killingme

[NZsarge]

Anyone in the Manawatu crew using an Intel Core 2 duo iMac?

[Bonez]

Anyone in the Manawatu crew using an Intel Core 2 duo iMac?
With or without fries?

[NZsarge]

With or without fries?

Smart arse!:bleh::laugh:................... with....please.

[cowboyz]

Off to Taupo to the track on Sunday 28th. I have volenteered to do a bit of marshalling so have to be there by 830 so by the time I have breakfast and fuck around I am looking at leaving ashhurst at 5am.

Oh, and NZsarge, I will just assume you are out. I did say AM not PM.

Who is keento be up that early?


(somehow I am picking this will be a solo ride)

[yod]

Off to Taupo to the track on Sunday 28th. I have volenteered to do a bit of marshalling so have to be there by 830 so by the time I have breakfast and fuck around I am looking at leaving ashhurst at 5am.

Oh, and NZsarge, I will just assume you are out. I did say AM not PM.

Who is keento be up that early?


(somehow I am picking this will be a solo ride)



what time you coming back? 4:30ish? that might be more realistic :lol:

[cowboyz]

hmmmmmm. I will head away after I have finished doing whatever I am doing or finish telling lies depending on who I meet up there.

"The soft" could ride up at a more leasurely hour to watch the trackday and escort me back again.

[86GSXR]

Just back from an amazing road trip. I'll put up a report and pics tomorrow. Suffice to say for now tho, that the Forgotton Highway is one of the best rides in the North Island IMO!!! It's the best of the Para's, Taka's, Middle, the Coro and every other road in between all rolled into one. The Gixxers performed superbly. Great company at Whangamomona :yes: Lot's of wet riding too, but not where it mattered. Fab!

[NZsarge]

Off to Taupo to the track on Sunday 28th. I have volenteered to do a bit of marshalling so have to be there by 830 so by the time I have breakfast and fuck around I am looking at leaving ashhurst at 5am.

Oh, and NZsarge, I will just assume you are out. I did say AM not PM.

Who is keento be up that early?


(somehow I am picking this will be a solo ride)



Cheeky prick! ...........fair enough though, I will be there (Taupo) to check it out see Quasi just for interest sake and see Sue for some ear plugs but it's gonna be weather dependant for me. I might just shock the hell out of ya and turn up in Ashhurst at 4 mins past five!:killingme then again........


Edit:Hey 1000 posts! at 4 in the morning no less : )

[chanceyy]

Cheeky prick! ...........fair enough though, I will be there (Taupo) to check it out see Quasi just for interest sake and see Sue for some ear plugs but it's gonna be weather dependant for me. I might just shock the hell out of ya and turn up in Ashhurst at 4 mins past five!:killingme then again........


Edit:Hey 1000 posts! at 4 in the morning no less : )

congrats on the milestone Sarge .. be interested to hear your opinion on the plugz will have to get me some foam jobbies for the trip this weekend methinks

[86GSXR]

Good on ya Sarge. Sounds like a great trip to CP too, well done :yes:

Here's my ride report on the KB photo shoot.

Had to work Saturday, so getting after getting home around 4 Sarah and I packed up the Gixxers and headed down to the BP to gas up. Just as we left it started to piss down and didn't look like letting up whatsoever. So, on with the wets and hit the road for Turangi which was the destination for the night.

It rained heavily pretty much all the way to Taihape, and guess where the hole in the wets were? Yep. Never mind. Bloody freezing as well, but when you're on a mission these things are just part of it.

Stopped at Taihape for a quick break, then onto the desert road where it was even colder and wetter. Swapped the gloves for some dry ones and made it into Turangi and parked up at the cabins. Down to the truckstop for dinner, it's a great place that, real Kiwi Kai. Slept really well with the heater on all night to dry out the gear.

Morning broke dry and clear so it's into Taupo for brekkie and gas, then up to Tirau, Matamata, and pretty much non stop to AK.

The Gixxer's were running superbly, and it was great to have them both out together. They look real fine as a pair and I was really in the rythmm with them.

After a good run down the Southern Motorway and over the Bridge we discover that due to roadworks the sign for Devonport has been removed! Doh. So a stop just up the line, consult the map and we're heading south again to Takapuna. We spot a couple of late model Gixxers parked up and sure enough the guys are just waiting for another so we tag along down to Devonport Wharf. There's plenty of late model Gixxers and even a yellow ZX10 and everyone gets busy snapping pics. Then it's a couple of quick relocates and the shoot is done. Should be some good shots in amongst the 100's of pics that must have been taken.

Good to meet briefly some of the AK crew, and after a quick OJ and a few more pics we head south again. Destination Te Kuiti.

We'd discovered that the Gixxer's range is just over 200 kms at open road speeds. I went onto reserve at Huntly so a gas stop was necessary. Into Ngarawahia and off SH 1. This road through the King Country is bloody marvelous, although quite heavily infested and a couple a cars were unfortunate enough to have to make a donation. In real sneaky locations too.

My sixth sense was working well though and we made it through the waters with no unpleasantness.

Arrived at Te Kuiti just on nightfall and made for the camping ground. Wow, what an experience. No cabins available so we were shown into the Villa. Great place, lovely old home, ensuite, all the comforts, and a great Maori guy who owns and runs the place. Turns out he travels the world six months of the year and spends the rest running tours of the area. Even had dinner cooked by a Dutch backpacker who just happened to be a chef.

Morning. Rain. Wets. Very good run down to Taumarunui in the rain. Breakfast and texts to Tony (Ynot slow) who's leaving Hawera in the dry and clear. Great!

Now for the moment we'd been waiting for. The Forgotton Highway. As we jump on the bikes, the skies start to clear and the sun eases through the mist. Start the run onto the FH and it's all good, road is just heaven, and starting to steam as it dries off.

It winds and twists into the heart of the King Country, over ridges, down into the valleys, up over the saddles, and through the most incredible first generation native bush and river systems. I was highly tempted to go for a dive into some of the pools, but think I will leave that for summer. The tunnel was very cool and we got some great shots of the bikes going back and forth a few times, the motors sounding really good bouncing off the walls. The gravel is a piece of cake, really hard packed and happened to be damp. No problems whatsoever.

Then it's into Whangamomona where we meet up with Ynot slow, Cressie and Mrs Cressie plus numerous other bikers and patrons enjoying the sunshine at the Hotel. The publican makes us very welcome indeed, very biker friendly, owns a Blackbird in fact. We get the guided tour and spend a very pleasant hour shooting the breeze.

Then it's saddle up time and back into even more twistier twists, up and downhill. Just superb and we get some really great pics! The top of the ridge where one bursts into view of both mountains is mindblowing!!! I manage to leave behind a few filings of Gixxer exhaust pipe as well lol.

We meet a bloke on a beautifully restored 65 Triumph Thunderbird and have great fun chasing each other down into Stratford :yes:

Then it's say goodbye to the Cressies and we head down to Hawera for a fantastic bbq at Tony and Jeanines place. Thanks you guys, that was a great way to finish off a really fantastic day! Really appreciated it :yes: See you down here soon :first:

Leave Hawera just after nightfall and have a good clear run home. Total trip 1201 trouble free kms :woohoo: :niceone:

Pics soon :rockon:

[dogsnbikes]

nice one mate glad all went well and was goiod to see the old girls in the video side by side

[86GSXR]

There is video? Cool, where?

[dogsnbikes]

There is video? Cool, where?

gixxer photo shoot video or something like that :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Rightiho! I'll have a looksie. Must get broadband! :yes:

[NZsarge]

Good on ya Sarge. Sounds like a great trip to CP too, well done :yes:

Here's my ride report on the KB photo shoot.

Had to work Saturday, so getting after getting home around 4 Sarah and I packed up the Gixxers and headed down to the BP to gas up. Just as we left it started to piss down and didn't look like letting up whatsoever. So, on with the wets and hit the road for Turangi which was the destination for the night.

It rained heavily pretty much all the way to Taihape, and guess where the hole in the wets were? Yep. Never mind. Bloody freezing as well, but when you're on a mission these things are just part of it.

Stopped at Taihape for a quick break, then onto the desert road where it was even colder and wetter. Swapped the gloves for some dry ones and made it into Turangi and parked up at the cabins. Down to the truckstop for dinner, it's a great place that, real Kiwi Kai. Slept really well with the heater on all night to dry out the gear.

Morning broke dry and clear so it's into Taupo for brekkie and gas, then up to Tirau, Matamata, and pretty much non stop to AK.

The Gixxer's were running superbly, and it was great to have them both out together. They look real fine as a pair and I was really in the rythmm with them.

After a good run down the Southern Motorway and over the Bridge we discover that due to roadworks the sign for Devonport has been removed! Doh. So a stop just up the line, consult the map and we're heading south again to Takapuna. We spot a couple of late model Gixxers parked up and sure enough the guys are just waiting for another so we tag along down to Devonport Wharf. There's plenty of late model Gixxers and even a yellow ZX10 and everyone gets busy snapping pics. Then it's a couple of quick relocates and the shoot is done. Should be some good shots in amongst the 100's of pics that must have been taken.

Good to meet briefly some of the AK crew, and after a quick OJ and a few more pics we head south again. Destination Te Kuiti.

We'd discovered that the Gixxer's range is just over 200 kms at open road speeds. I went onto reserve at Huntly so a gas stop was necessary. Into Ngarawahia and off SH 1. This road through the King Country is bloody marvelous, although quite heavily infested and a couple a cars were unfortunate enough to have to make a donation. In real sneaky locations too.

My sixth sense was working well though and we made it through the waters with no unpleasantness.

Arrived at Te Kuiti just on nightfall and made for the camping ground. Wow, what an experience. No cabins available so we were shown into the Villa. Great place, lovely old home, ensuite, all the comforts, and a great Maori guy who owns and runs the place. Turns out he travels the world six months of the year and spends the rest running tours of the area. Even had dinner cooked by a Dutch backpacker who just happened to be a chef.

Morning. Rain. Wets. Very good run down to Taumarunui in the rain. Breakfast and texts to Tony (Ynot slow) who's leaving Hawera in the dry and clear. Great!

Now for the moment we'd been waiting for. The Forgotton Highway. As we jump on the bikes, the skies start to clear and the sun eases through the mist. Start the run onto the FH and it's all good, road is just heaven, and starting to steam as it dries off.

It winds and twists into the heart of the King Country, over ridges, down into the valleys, up over the saddles, and through the most incredible first generation native bush and river systems. I was highly tempted to go for a dive into some of the pools, but think I will leave that for summer. The tunnel was very cool and we got some great shots of the bikes going back and forth a few times, the motors sounding really good bouncing off the walls. The gravel is a piece of cake, really hard packed and happened to be damp. No problems whatsoever.

Then it's into Whangamomona where we meet up with Ynot slow, Cressie and Mrs Cressie plus numerous other bikers and patrons enjoying the sunshine at the Hotel. The publican makes us very welcome indeed, very biker friendly, owns a Blackbird in fact. We get the guided tour and spend a very pleasant hour shooting the breeze.

Then it's saddle up time and back into even more twistier twists, up and downhill. Just superb and we get some really great pics! The top of the ridge where one bursts into view of both mountains is mindblowing!!! I manage to leave behind a few filings of Gixxer exhaust pipe as well lol.

We meet a bloke on a beautifully restored 65 Triumph Thunderbird and have great fun chasing each other down into Stratford :yes:

Then it's say goodbye to the Cressies and we head down to Hawera for a fantastic bbq at Tony and Jeanines place. Thanks you guys, that was a great way to finish off a really fantastic day! Really appreciated it :yes: See you down here soon :first:

Leave Hawera just after nightfall and have a good clear run home. Total trip 1201 trouble free kms :woohoo: :niceone:

Pics soon :rockon:
Sweet dude, sounds like you had a blast. Looking foward to see them pics. :niceone:
Did you take note of how many k's of metal road there was?
Edit: Oh for cryin' out loud! Why the hell did I quote!! Sorry people.

[86GSXR]

Sweet dude, sounds like you had a blast. Looking foward to see them pics. :niceone:
Did you take note of how many k's of metal road there was?
Edit: Oh for cryin' out loud! Why the hell did I quote!! Sorry people.

LOL on the quote Sarge :yes: Cheers, it was a blast, we must do a group ride on it again! I'll organise a post. The gravel was easy going, prob no more than 10 -15 km I think. Getting pics together now, bloody dial up grrr

[NZsarge]

LOL on the quote Sarge :yes: Cheers, it was a blast, we must do a group ride on it again! I'll organise a post. The gravel was easy going, prob no more than 10 -15 km I think. Getting pics together now, bloody dial up grrr

If the gravel is (only) that long I might re-think doing this road.

[86GSXR]

I tell ya Sarge, you'd be crazy not too. It's got to be one of the best roads in the Island. The gravels a breeze seriously. It's hard to describe just how great the whole road is. Standby for a few pics

[NZsarge]

I tell ya Sarge, you'd be crazy not too. It's got to be one of the best roads in the Island. The gravels a breeze seriously. It's hard to describe just how great the whole road is. Standby for a few pics

:wait::wait::whistle::whistle:.........:laugh:Just kidding dude, when ya ready.:niceone:

[86GSXR]

:wait::wait::whistle::whistle:.........:laugh:Just kidding dude, when ya ready.:niceone:

I gotta get a new computer and broadband! OK, finally lol

[NZsarge]

I gotta get a new computer and broadband! OK, finally lol
Yes mate....impressive!

[86GSXR]

More, have lots more :drool: :sweatdrop

[yod]

nice pics Al, sounds like a great run

missed you guys on the castlepoint road, thats a goodie too

[86GSXR]

and more.......

[Bass]

If the gravel is (only) that long I might re-think doing this road.

I have done that road on the Sprint, 2 up, luggage, road recently graded and the rear tyre deflating. I didn't realise till I got back on the seal that the reason the back end was squirming around had little to do with loose gravel and more to do with the 10 PSI left in the tyre.

You won't have any hassles on the Ace and as 86 says, it's well worth it. The gravel stretch is 14 km long.

If you do it on your own, stay on the road. There are some places where, if you went off, you may never be found.

[86GSXR]

nice pics Al, sounds like a great run

missed you guys on the castlepoint road, thats a goodie too

Cheers Jonno, it was a great one alright and we'll have to do the FH again! CP is a great road, loved to have been there :2thumbsup

Here's a few more :yes:

[sugilite]

Wow 86, Looks like you had a AWESOME ride :yes:

[86GSXR]

I have done that road on the Sprint, 2 up, luggage, road recently graded and the rear tyre deflating. I didn't realise till I got back on the seal that the reason the back end was squirming around had little to do with loose gravel and more to do with the 10 PSI left in the tyre.

You won't have any hassles on the Ace and as 86 says, it's well worth it. The gravel stretch is 14 km long.

If you do it on your own, stay on the road. There are some places where, if you went off, you may never be found.

It really is an incredible road, and totally agree with you about staying on it. Yes, one could quite easily disappear in that country. Cheers :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Wow 86, Looks like you had a AWESOME ride :yes:

Anthony, it was just incredible! I'm going to post up a day trip soon, which should be achievable from here. On a good day, it's sublime :yes:

[u4ea]

geeees Al..you would have been gsxr heaven!!:msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

I have done that road on the Sprint, 2 up, luggage, road recently graded and the rear tyre deflating. I didn't realise till I got back on the seal that the reason the back end was squirming around had little to do with loose gravel and more to do with the 10 PSI left in the tyre.

You won't have any hassles on the Ace and as 86 says, it's well worth it. The gravel stretch is 14 km long.

If you do it on your own, stay on the road. There are some places where, if you went off, you may never be found.

Yeah cheers mate, not worried about making it through, just not interested in doing endless k upon k of metal road. 16 clicks is do-able though if the pay off is such wicked scenery and so forth.
Traveled more metal road in my life than I really care for on a road bike anyway, if I was riding something more suitable then bring it on but i'm not so....I can do a bit but strictly "a bit" for this guy.

[86GSXR]

geeees Al..you would have been gsxr heaven!!:msn-wink:

Sure was Jodi :yes: You oughta come do this one absolutely!!!


Yeah cheers mate, not worried about making it through, just not interested in doing endless k upon k of metal road. 16 clicks is do-able though if the pay off is such wicked scenery and so forth.
Traveled more metal road in my life than I really care for on a road bike anyway, if I was riding something more suitable then bring it on but i'm not so....I can do a bit but strictly "a bit" for this guy.

The Forgotton gravel is really no big deal. In fact, the worst part of it was getting the bikes dirty after looking so clean from the rain.

[NZsarge]

Yeah 16k would be fine mate, The veiw looks to be worth it eh.

[ynot slow]

Nice piccies,almost see me smiling inside helmet,good to see you got home safely,rumour has it your next ride will be with sarah on the back about 4.45pm friday nov 9th around the square lol.Typical weather here,crap today till now,clearing up.Lucky with weather as just before we arrived in Whanga we got several spits,blew away and as pics show cleared up.

[Meanie]

Who's joining me & the Blue Bandito on this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-3&e=1392&c=1
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57216

Leaving Palmy at 5am and gonna ride all day...

Im the same as cowboyz a bit close to dogs ride otherwise I would have been very tempted


Cheeky prick! ...........fair enough though, I will be there (Taupo) to check it out see Quasi just for interest sake and see Sue for some ear plugs but it's gonna be weather dependant for me. I might just shock the hell out of ya and turn up in Ashhurst at 4 mins past five!:killingme then again........


Edit:Hey 1000 posts! at 4 in the morning no less : )

Congrats Sarge :woohoo: your a big mouth too now


Sure was Jodi :yes: You oughta come do this one absolutely!!!



The Forgotton gravel is really no big deal. In fact, the worst part of it was getting the bikes dirty after looking so clean from the rain.

Pure bliss that road
Looks like you had an awesome week end......... Well done :niceone:

[Bonez]

Yeah 16k would be fine mate, The veiw looks to be worth it eh.I know some roads you can practice on if you like ;). Well done Alister and Sarah.

[banditrider]

Looks like a great ride all right. Dead keen to do it at some stage - have done bits of it on the GC but never the whole lot. Gixxers look good all lined up too!

[chanceyy]

and more.......

Awesome write up & pics there hon ..

gixxers looked pretty in the video all right :lol: even a shot of you once or twice :laugh:

[cowboyz]

told you forgotten highway rocked huh? After we finish travelling all over the place I would like to do a forgotten highway/awakino/ 8 mile in a day. That would be a fantastic ride.

but for now we have Taupo this weekend, wellington next weekend, Gisborne the following weekend and then Hamilton the weekend after that so could be tidied up for a little bit.

[ynot slow]

Was talking to some guys at the Whanga pub,were saying the only thing wrong with the roads around Taranaki,unlike Palmy is we tend to go out and back same route,you guys can go out say vinegar hill and back maybe paraparas or other ways,more option of a loop run.We can do a loop but mostly around mountain,or say south to Palmy and areas,but come home still via sh3,mind you could go to Wanganui,paraparas,Taumaranui,forgotton highway and home,or up to Awakino and home forgotten highway.I feel a plan in motion,bad ,bad,naughty thoughts,cool.:scooter:

[manwithav8]

Great pics and I bet you had a great time.. I am jealous as hell... Maybe next time you tell me your planning a big one I might jump on board....

Hope the Gixxer clip on's were straight enough for Sarah after our butcher skills at BP with coffee...

Looks good to see a couple of older bikes in amoungst all the new ones..

Thumbs up to you for a good review...

[Bonez]

Was talking to some guys at the Whanga pub,were saying the only thing wrong with the roads around Taranaki,unlike Palmy is we tend to go out and back same route,you guys can go out say vinegar hill and back maybe paraparas or other ways,more option of a loop runYou should know by now the world revolves around Ashurst(s/p)

[86GSXR]

Nice piccies,almost see me smiling inside helmet,good to see you got home safely,rumour has it your next ride will be with sarah on the back about 4.45pm friday nov 9th around the square lol.Typical weather here,crap today till now,clearing up.Lucky with weather as just before we arrived in Whanga we got several spits,blew away and as pics show cleared up.

Cheers Tony, we had a clear run back, bit cold towards the end but dinner was worth it :yes:

I can neither confirm nor deny the 9th, although I'm wondering why Sarah is off to the tanning clinic and trying to get to 50 kgs lol (hope she doesn't see this) :eek: :dodge:


Pure bliss that road Looks like you had an awesome week end......... Well done

Pure bliss is the WORD!!!


I know some roads you can practice on if you like ;). Well done Alister and Sarah.

You will LOVE this road Bonez! Can't wait to do it again :yes:


Looks like a great ride all right. Dead keen to do it at some stage - have done bits of it on the GC but never the whole lot. Gixxers look good all lined up too!

Let's do it!!!


Awesome write up & pics there hon ..

gixxers looked pretty in the video all right :lol: even a shot of you once or twice :laugh:

Oh my, I need broadband - soon! I may have some more piccies soon :mobile: :niceone:


told you forgotten highway rocked huh? After we finish travelling all over the place I would like to do a forgotten highway/awakino/ 8 mile in a day. That would be a fantastic ride.

but for now we have Taupo this weekend, wellington next weekend, Gisborne the following weekend and then Hamilton the weekend after that so could be tidied up for a little bit.

It rocked alright! Wow, that's a busy schedule. Excellent!


Was talking to some guys at the Whanga pub,were saying the only thing wrong with the roads around Taranaki,unlike Palmy is we tend to go out and back same route,you guys can go out say vinegar hill and back maybe paraparas or other ways,more option of a loop run.We can do a loop but mostly around mountain,or say south to Palmy and areas,but come home still via sh3,mind you could go to Wanganui,paraparas,Taumaranui,forgotton highway and home,or up to Awakino and home forgotten highway.I feel a plan in motion,bad ,bad,naughty thoughts,cool.

I like bad naughty thoughts, especially if roads like these are involved.


Great pics and I bet you had a great time.. I am jealous as hell... Maybe next time you tell me your planning a big one I might jump on board....

Hope the Gixxer clip on's were straight enough for Sarah after our butcher skills at BP with coffee...

Looks good to see a couple of older bikes in amoungst all the new ones..

Thumbs up to you for a good review...

All good in all departments Lee. The Gixxers behaved beautifully and it was great to see the originals among the latest :niceone:

[Bonez]

I can neither confirm nor deny the 9th, although I'm wondering why Sarah is off to the tanning clinic and trying to get to 50 kgs lol (hope she doesn't see this) :eek: :dodge:

Shit she wont fill those leather pants as well if she does that.:cool: