Manawatu Rant n Rave

[mowgli]

Fair enough, but, it's easy to accidentally drop the clutch while on the limiter
Okay, no wheelies. Try rev limiter + drop clutch + front brake :blip:

[specter]

Fair enough, but, it's easy to accidentally drop the clutch while on the limiter

well of cource!!!!! :2thumbsup the only way to prevent engine damage whist on the limiter is to apply resistance to to the engine in the quickes way possible!! ;)

[specter]

Okay, no wheelies. Try rev limiter + drop clutch + front brake :blip:

well if its going to help me in my test, im just gona have to do it

[ducatilover]

Okay, no wheelies. Try rev limiter + drop clutch + front brake :blip: That's more like it :2thumbsup


well of cource!!!!! :2thumbsup the only way to prevent engine damage whist on the limiter is to apply resistance to to the engine in the quickes way possible!! ;)
Depends on how well balanced the engine is. But I shall agree just to see a bitchin wheelie

[ducatilover]

well if its going to help me in my test, im just gona have to do it

Do it. Lots

[specter]

Do it. Lots

ill do it after hes given me my lisence so he thinks to himself "what the fuck have i done!!"

[ducatilover]

ill do it after hes given me my lisence so he thinks to himself "what the fuck have i done!!"

That is some very good forward thinking! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[specter]

That is some very good forward thinking! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

gota make people feel bad any way you can!!

[ducatilover]

gota make people feel bad any way you can!!

I'm into that!

[ynot slow]

Relax like it's a normal ride,place both feet on the ground is a biggy when stopped,and use mirrors,indicators on and off,but relax and enjoy.Check all lights work.

[specter]

Relax like it's a normal ride,place both feet on the ground is a biggy,and use mirrors,indicators on and off,but relax and enjoy.Check all lights work.

both feet on ground????? didnt know that 1..

[ynot slow]

both feet on ground????? didnt know that 1..

Forgot to add when stopped at lights or stop sign etc,must be Friday.

[specter]

Forgot to add when stopped at lights or stop sign etc,must be Friday.
no i got that but i neva realised you got marked down for it...

[Pegasus]

no i got that but i neva realised you got marked down for it...
I'm not sure if they mark you down for it or not, I think it is more a thing of making it obvious that you have come to a complete stop. etc

good luck, but I'm sure you will do fine

[ynot slow]

I'm not sure if they mark you down for it or not, I think it is more a thing of making it obvious that you have come to a complete stop. etc

good luck, but I'm sure you will do fine

Some guys say it counts against you,others say it doesn't,mate had no problems sitting his full but was 40yrs old,only put 1 foot on ground,tester said some regard it as not being in control of bike,i.e bike can fall over if rider is unbalanced,then a car runs over rider.Bit ott to me,but suppose it could happen in strong wind,pretty rare though.

[bogan]

Some guys say it counts against you,others say it doesn't,mate had no problems sitting his full but was 40yrs old,only put 1 foot on ground,tester said some regard it as not being in control of bike,i.e bike can fall over if rider is unbalanced,then a car runs over rider.Bit ott to me,but suppose it could happen in strong wind,pretty rare though.

lol, seem like they are forgeting that you can put the other leg down if it overbalances the other way

[oscarnz]

Relax like it's a normal ride,place both feet on the ground is a biggy when stopped,and use mirrors,indicators on and off,but relax and enjoy.Check all lights work.

You dont have to place both feet down when you stop. I asked the testing officer before my test, and he said 1 is fine.

[ynot slow]

You dont have to place both feet down when you stop. I asked the testing officer before my test, and he said 1 is fine.

Yep pays to ask first,some expect both feet on ground,similar to both hands on the wheel in a car,and don't answer the bloody phone,(heard a friends' cousin did that doh),1 hand on wheel,answered phone and wondered why the tester stopped the test.

[banditrider]

Anyone interested in an absolutely mint '97 GSX-R1100?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111411

[Bren]

You Poor Bastards.....



I made it back up safely, now ya have to put up with me again...

[chanceyy]

You Poor Bastards.....



I made it back up safely, now ya have to put up with me again...

:wari: good news Bren .. it was a pearler day for a ride :clap:

[bogan]

am looking at a bike upgrade soon :wari: dont really know what type is should get, will get my full soon so thinking around 600cc, got about 3k to spend on it, wanting something that handles well, not after anything too powerfull V-twin is prolly good for torque, easy to work on, and reliability/longevity, an SV650 would probably be my choice if i had heaps of cash, but a bit out of my range atm. Seriously looking at a honda Bros 650 atm, any other ideas would be appreciated :yes:

[Flynn]

Hey Specter, why don't you get sparkles to change his name to gadget, then you'd be a real good pair:shifty:<_<:bleh:

[sparkles]

am looking at a bike upgrade soon :wari: dont really know what type is should get, will get my full soon so thinking around 600cc, got about 3k to spend on it, wanting something that handles well, not after anything too powerfull V-twin is prolly good for torque, easy to work on, and reliability/longevity, an SV650 would probably be my choice if i had heaps of cash, but a bit out of my range atm. Seriously looking at a honda Bros 650 atm, any other ideas would be appreciated :yes:

so when KR1 electric going to hit the roads?



Hey Specter, why don't you get sparkles to change his name to gadget, then you'd be a real good pair:shifty:<_<:bleh:


MMMMMM AAARRrrrr mmmmmmmm NO

[bogan]

so when KR1 electric going to hit the roads?


not for a while (few months), well unless theres a moving debacle and it falls off the trailer when i move flats:blink: but yeh, well keen to get that going this summer, already getting ideas for the next project :woohoo:

[sparkles]

not for a while (few months), well unless theres a moving debacle and it falls off the trailer when i move flats:blink: but yeh, well keen to get that going this summer, already getting ideas for the next project :woohoo:

so how far are ya though , i just finish painting my ag200 in the weekend

[bogan]

so how far are ya though , i just finish painting my ag200 in the weekend

gotta make the control circuitry, designed most of it so shouldnt be too much work. Cool, you gonna use it for trial rides and shit, or doing it up to sell?

[sparkles]

gotta make the control circuitry, designed most of it so shouldnt be too much work. Cool, you gonna use it for trial rides and shit, or doing it up to sell?

mean so is the rest :done: .... yea im doing it up to sell , iv got two of the dam things to sell off, i was going to keep one for trials just to see if i like it but they just suck and weigh a ton , thats why iv got 185er now and thats lots of fun:2thumbsup

[bogan]

mean so is the rest :done: .... yea im doing it up to sell , iv got two of the dam things to sell off, i was going to keep one for trials just to see if i like it but they just suck and weigh a ton , thats why iv got 185er now and thats lots of fun:2thumbsup

yeh, it was going bout a year ago now, but with underpowered control circuitry. Two stroke 185 aye? should do the mean wheelies :woohoo:

[mowgli]

Hey Specter, why don't you get sparkles to change his name to gadget, then you'd be a real good pair:shifty:<_<:bleh:

MMMMMM AAARRrrrr mmmmmmmm NO
That's good enough for me. Now where's a Senior Mod when you need one :whistle:

[sparkles]

yeh, it was going bout a year ago now, but with underpowered control circuitry. Two stroke 185 aye? should do the mean wheelies :woohoo:


yip thats the one , and yea it would if it didnt have a shit ass road/offroad tyres on it, just does a big skid;)


That's good enough for me. Now where's a Senior Mod when you need one :whistle:

keep dreaming:yes:

[mowgli]

That's good enough for me. Now where's a Senior Mod when you need one
keep dreaming:yes:
:lol: Remember thatpushbikeguy?

[bogan]

yip thats the one , and yea it would if it didnt have a shit ass road/offroad tyres on it, just does a big skid;)


just practice on the road, good for mean cool wheelies, just dont loop it :Oops:


:lol: Remember thatpushbikeguy?

:whistle::whistle::whistle::pinch::shutup::shutup: :doh:

[sparkles]

just practice on the road, good for mean cool wheelies, just dont loop it :Oops:



:whistle::whistle::whistle::pinch::shutup::shutup: :doh:


yea even on the road they are very very very very very old




and yes time to give me a break :innocent:

[ducatilover]

Seriously looking at a honda Bros 650 atm, any other ideas would be appreciated :yes:

Good value for money, but throw CBR600f2 springs in the front with 15wt fork oil, otherwise you will die :bash::bash: Get the exhaust nice and open. Sadly you would be better of with a 400 four [NC30!!!!]

[Flynn]

MMMMMM AAARRrrrr mmmmmmmm NO
:laugh::laugh:


That's good enough for me. Now where's a Senior Mod when you need one :whistle:

Could be arranged, :gob::innocent:

keep dreaming:yes:

Come on gadget play the game.:wari::violin:


yes time to give me a break
:cry::shutup:

[gatch]

Good value for money, but throw CBR600f2 springs in the front with 15wt fork oil, otherwise you will die :bash::bash: Get the exhaust nice and open. Sadly you would be better of with a 400 four [NC30!!!!]

Ill sell you mine cheap.. NC30 is bad ass, like seriously bad ass, but I want my own race bike..

[ducatilover]

Ill sell you mine cheap.. NC30 is bad ass, like seriously bad ass, but I want my own race bike..

Tempting, how much? I would have to sell a cage or two :whocares:

[gatch]

Tempting, how much? I would have to sell a cage or two :whocares:

5k. Im slow on a race bike, BUT practice makes perfect aye..

[ducatilover]

5k. Im slow on a race bike, BUT practice makes perfect aye..

I wish I could afford! I'm slow on or in anything lol

[sparkles]

ok so this weekend or next im going to do the rings/piston in my little stinger

dont really know what sizes of things to get and should i get after market or not

did find this on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Pistons-rings/auction-251002538.htm

[bogan]

ok so this weekend or next im going to do the rings/piston in my little stinger

dont really know what sizes of things to get and should i get after market or not

did find this on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Pistons-rings/auction-251002538.htm

couldnt tell what brand that kit is, which may not be a good sign, have you priced suzuki genuine parts for it? may not be too bad, and always usefull to have something to compare to

[sparkles]

couldnt tell what brand that kit is, which may not be a good sign, have you priced suzuki genuine parts for it? may not be too bad, and always usefull to have something to compare to

na im going to go there tomorrow, do i need to know any size before going in there and looking like a cock 4 not knowing?

[bogan]

na im going to go there tomorrow, do i need to know any size before going in there and looking like a cock 4 not knowing?

not usually, i got asked whether my cr had an A or B piston in it, after a few minutes of checking frame/engine numbers the parts guy figure out there wasnt any difference between them anyways

[sparkles]

should i worry about the bore size, Bearings, powervalves and anything else

[bogan]

should i worry about the bore size, Bearings, powervalves and anything else

should be all standard parts i would imagine, probly be a good idea to get the engine number though

[gatch]

I would get a second opinion on this, the letter refers to the diameter of the piston. If previous pistons have scarred the bore than it could have been honed, meaning you may need a piston that is slightly larger, get one thats too skinny, it will smash about inside the cylinder and explode tearing a hole in the time/space continuum, probably sending you somewhere near the 9th/10th dimension. Or just seizing and sending you flying..

Either way not good..

[yod]

just get a 4-stroke and be done with it

strokers are more fun than a ferret in your gruds but they're also more of a pain in the arse than a ferret in your arse

[NZsarge]

just get a 4-stroke and be done with it

strokers are more fun than a ferret in your gruds but they're also more of a pain in the arse than a ferret in your arse

:blink::sick:

[ducatilover]

Pulled the motor in the E12 out today, 202 going in, v8 getting a nice shiney build with a nice box [ :wari: ] Then going in. A 202 and trimatic is going to be disturbingly shit

[NZsarge]

Have pulled out of the Capital K 1000 but after some jigging around it looks if I might be able to make the Protest ride on the 17th after all.

[Monie]

:lol: Remember thatpushbikeguy?
yeah he turned up on a friday night ride on a motor bike not bad ah ...

[ynot slow]

Will miss the protest ride as well,didn't go to Wellington at last minute as thought save the $$ for 17th Nov.

So in typical good fashion I am about to be employed from Monday,so best not ask for 17th off,a young guy I spoke to said why don't you ask,wtf idiot youngsters.

And my Friday night ride will be from Napier to Palmy for time being.

[Monie]

what are you doing for your new job...

[ynot slow]

what are you doing for your new job...

Furniture sales-mostly office (commercial),and wardrobe system measure,quote and install,variety plus,good hours no weekend or stats to work.Might be able to head to boxing day races to this year.

[ducatilover]

Drags on saturday and sunday at the masterton motorplex :headbang: Our car won't be running on the test and tune day [ Sunday] unfortunately. $20 to come watch people beat their cages to death.

[sparkles]

ok so i went into Suzuki today and priced out some bits and bob and worked out to be around $450 , also found out there are three different sizes :eek:




so is there any one in the Manawatu that could share some light on me as i DONT HAVE CLUE WHAT I AM DOING:bash::weird:

[ducatilover]

ok so i went into Suzuki today and priced out some bits and bob and worked out to be around $450 , also found out there are three different sizes :eek:




so is there any one in the Manawatu that could share some light on me as i DONT HAVE CLUE WHAT I AM DOING:bash::weird:

What were these bits and bobs?

[sparkles]

What were these bits and bobs?

rings , piston , Bearings , gasket covers and two more things i cant think of

[ducatilover]

rings , piston , Bearings , gasket covers and two more things i cant think of

Pistons and rings come in standard size and usually three types of oversize [depending on vehicles bore limitations] Bearingas are available in standard size, under and oversize.

[bogan]

rings , piston , Bearings , gasket covers and two more things i cant think of

small end pin and clips?

will there be a way to tell which parts you need once you get the cylinder off perhaps, sometimes pistons have letters on the underside. Google it, probly a how to guide for RG150's somewhere

[sparkles]

Pistons and rings come in standard size and usually three types of oversize [depending on vehicles bore limitations] Bearingas are available in standard size, under and oversize.



Arr yes that makes it a little easier, now just need to know the sizes of things


and just watched a video on a Top end piston and ring replacement looks piss easy


has anyone got a good measuring tool i could use?

[ducatilover]

Arr yes that makes it a little easier, now just need to know the sizes of things


and just watched a video on a Top end piston and ring replacement looks piss easy


has anyone got a good measuring tool i could use?

Micrometer, bore taper measuring thingymajig [the name escapes me, poor mechanic aren't I?] and a jelly bean will have you sorted mate. I might have a honing kit at home too

[specter]

and just watched a video on a Top end piston and ring replacement looks piss easy

uhh oh.. remember daniel what happend last time you use utube for advice...:lol::lol:

[sparkles]

uhh oh.. remember daniel what happend last time you use utube for advice...:lol::lol:

yea.. yea.. but this time it make scene :Pokey:

[specter]

yea.. yea.. but this time it make scene :Pokey:

no droney sounding american??

[sparkles]

no droney sounding american??

haha no droney but still american:wacko:

[specter]

haha no droney but still american:wacko:
Stil Amerian? might wana get a couple of KB'rs to check it out:shifty:

[banditrider]

ok so i went into Suzuki today and priced out some bits and bob and worked out to be around $450 , also found out there are three different sizes :eek:


so is there any one in the Manawatu that could share some light on me as i DONT HAVE CLUE WHAT I AM DOING:bash::weird:

Just get a new one...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111485

[bogan]

Just get a new one...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111485

u missed step one

1) attempt to fix you own, fail explosively

2) buy a new one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[sparkles]

Just get a new one...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111485

not a bad price


u missed step one

1) attempt to fix you own, fail explosively

2) buy a new one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup


ha alway one step ahead

[specter]

Just get a new one...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111485

danm thts in half decient cond....and for the same price as yours

[mowgli]

u missed step one
1) attempt to fix you own, fail explosively
2) buy a new one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup
ha alway one step ahead

What? You've already failed explosively? Pictures please :yes:

[sparkles]

What? You've already failed explosively? Pictures please :yes:

no!!! i was meaning bogan is always one step a head

[yod]

Just get a new one...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111485

or...


buy my Corbin seat (see below) and then wait til you got a full to get the rest of the bike :buggerd:

sheer genius, i know....:cool:

[sparkles]

or...


buy my Corbin seat (see below) and then wait til you got a full to get the rest of the bike :buggerd:

sheer genius, i know....:cool:


but its has nicks :nono:


edit: mmm or i could just sello tape that seat to my seat :cool:

[yod]

but its has nicks :nono:
true, but they're so small......



edit: mmm or i could just sello tape that seat to my seat :cool:

yup, but then everyone can tell you're just trying to pull chicks, cos it would just be like the most aaawesomest looking bike ever....:p

[Flynn]

ok so i went into Suzuki today and priced out some bits and bob and worked out to be around $450 , also found out there are three different sizes :eek:




so is there any one in the Manawatu that could share some light on me as i DONT HAVE CLUE WHAT I AM DOING:bash::weird:


yea.. yea.. but this time it make scene :Pokey:

Is that you gadget?:lol: making a scene

[sparkles]

lol its so right

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149966&d=1257400054

[banditrider]

'puters can do anything!

[banditrider]

Yabba-dabba-do: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/11/04/boeing-t-50-jet-turbine-powered-honda-magna/

[ducatilover]

lol its so right


BAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Choke, cough.....:Punk: :done: :sunny:

[Meanie]

Are you bored sparkles?

So you gonna buy it BR

[sparkles]

Are you bored sparkles?

So you gonna buy it BR

wha..? BR?

do u mean the bike banditrider said?

[sparkles]

so would any one have a bore taper measuring thing ,honing kit and a Micrometer that i could use pretty please:whistle::blip::blip:

[Meanie]

so would any one have a bore taper measuring thing ,honing kit and a Micrometer that i could use pretty please:whistle::blip::blip:

Do you mean a mechanic :laugh:

[ducatilover]

I forgot to mention you will need a torque wrench sparkles. :done: and lots of beer

[sparkles]

I forgot to mention you will need a torque wrench sparkles. :done: and lots of beer

arr iv got one of those:niceone:

[ducatilover]

arr iv got one of those:niceone:

Bloody good, lets begin! :Punk:

[bogan]

so would any one have a bore taper measuring thing ,honing kit and a Micrometer that i could use pretty please:whistle::blip::blip:

i got a micrometer only


I forgot to mention you will need a torque wrench sparkles. :done: and lots of beer

pffft, my handcrometer has been sufficient for the last half dozen two stroke top end rebuilds

[ducatilover]

i got a micrometer only



pffft, my handcrometer has been sufficient for the last half dozen two stroke top end rebuilds
:shutup: :blink: :shifty: You do it then, I'll drink the beer

[bogan]

:shutup: :blink: :shifty: You do it then, I'll drink the beer

nah, I'm one of those instructional engineers, Ill yell shit at glitters, drink his beer, and blame him if anything goes wrong :2thumbsup

[ducatilover]

nah, I'm one of those instructional engineers, Ill yell shit at glitters, drink his beer, and blame him if anything goes wrong :2thumbsup

:Punk: :Punk: I'll bring the home brew!

[bogan]

:Punk: :Punk: I'll bring the home brew!

excellent, can make a day of it :wari:

[ducatilover]

excellent, can make a day of it :wari:

And night! This could be extreme.

[bogan]

And night! This could be extreme.

indeed, i better get my van stuff done asap then so my schedule is clear, gotta weld new air and water pipes up, EW to NS conversions are not as easy as one could hope. Worth noting i have borrowed a welder for the weekend, so could mumblem mumble mmmnm .... and attach huge bore load pipes to the RG, and/or chuck a bit of active baffeling in there to open up with the powervalve :Punk::Punk:

[ducatilover]

indeed, i better get my van stuff done asap then so my schedule is clear, gotta weld new air and water pipes up, EW to NS conversions are not as easy as one could hope. Worth noting i have borrowed a welder for the weekend, so could mumblem mumble mmmnm .... and attach huge bore load pipes to the RG, and/or chuck a bit of active baffeling in there to open up with the powervalve :Punk::Punk:

Have you had any trouble with where the top coolant pipe exits the head on the new motor? Be a rangi and carb the prick, makes life easy :love: and it's not hard to set up a optical dizzy/ cam angle sensor to tell a set of coil packs what to do :done:
Yes lets make a two smoker that does silly things

[bogan]

Have you had any trouble with where the top coolant pipe exits the head on the new motor? Be a rangi and carb the prick, makes life easy :love: and it's not hard to set up a optical dizzy/ cam angle sensor to tell a set of coil packs what to do :done:
Yes lets make a two smoker that does silly things

oh yes, both water pipes ext the rear of the engine, gonna take the head one up and across the top of all the injectors, and just loop the pipe of the water pump back round and under the exhaust manifold hopefully, don't wanna try welding the current pipe in case i fuck it, tried swapping the pump over so it would exit in the right place but then the pulley offsets don't work.

[ducatilover]

oh yes, both water pipes ext the rear of the engine, gonna take the head one up and across the top of all the injectors, and just loop the pipe of the water pump back round and under the exhaust manifold hopefully, don't wanna try welding the current pipe in case i fuck it, tried swapping the pump over so it would exit in the right place but then the pulley offsets don't work.
Sounds like fun! I'm doing a temporary motor swap into the bmw at the moment, throwing a scummy 202 into it untill I do the v8. It's going to be amusing, I may have to make my own sump and oil pick up and am going to have to do some fun "lets hope like fuck the driveshaft is balanced after welding and chopping it up" work. And build a set of headers for it :Punk:

[bogan]

Sounds like fun! I'm doing a temporary motor swap into the bmw at the moment, throwing a scummy 202 into it untill I do the v8. It's going to be amusing, I may have to make my own sump and oil pick up and am going to have to do some fun "lets hope like fuck the driveshaft is balanced after welding and chopping it up" work. And build a set of headers for it :Punk:

sounds like quite a bit of precision work, dont want an unbalanced driveshaft pulling loose at speed. I my be able to hook you up with any CNC milling bits if you need something real precise.

[banditrider]

So you gonna buy it BR

Na, waiting for a Connie with a turbojet from the SR-71 - do the GC in less than an hour...

[yod]

Na, waiting for a Connie with a turbojet from the SR-71 - do the GC in less than an hour...

ah you mean a....blackbird :wari:

[Owl]

ah you mean a....blackbird :wari:

I had thought about doing the "Blackbird" joke, but I knew you'd be along eventually:D

[yod]

of course.....

[Elysium]

Has anyone come across all these tar like sqiuggly lines all over the road around The Square? Only noticed them today and the tyres sure don't like them when turning.

[oscarnz]

Has anyone come across all these tar like sqiuggly lines all over the road around The Square? Only noticed them today and the tyres sure don't like them when turning.

Yeah I saw them today, they are not nice in a car either let alone being on a bike. Not sure why they are there.

[gatch]

Has anyone come across all these tar like sqiuggly lines all over the road around The Square? Only noticed them today and the tyres sure don't like them when turning.

"I'm sick of these mutha fuckin tar snakes, on this mutha fuckin road".

[banditrider]

I had thought about doing the "Blackbird" joke, but I knew you'd be along eventually:D

And here I was thinking it would go straight over his head...

[Meanie]

I had thought about doing the "Blackbird" joke, but I knew you'd be along eventually:D

He even rode it yesterday :yes:

[banditrider]

I got pictures and everything...

[banditrider]

How to give ya kids nightmares:

[Owl]

:rofl:

"Must spread some rep etc"

[NZsarge]

How to give ya kids nightmares:

Dude! What were you searching for to find that ?

[banditrider]

Dude! What were you searching for to find that ?

Not searching, it finds me honest! I use google reader to watch a few sites and this is one of them: http://funny.funnyoldplanet.com/

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....geek jokes start now...

[mowgli]

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....geek jokes start now...
Geeeeeeeeeeeeek!



5,4,3,2,1....pot v kettle jokes start now... :dodge:

[banditrider]

Don't you have a tag to get? :bleh:

[mowgli]

Don't you have a tag to get? :bleh:

Believe me when I say I would if I could :angry:

Wife's at Massey all weekend. Was hoping to head out last night but that fell through. Let's just say that if the tag isn't got today then it will definitely be got before tomorrow morning :scooter:

[cowboyz]

excuses excuses!

[mowgli]

excuses excuses!

:bleh: What's yours?

[cowboyz]

im old and tired.

[sparkles]

im old and tired.

piff . :lol:

[bogan]

gotta love being a hoarder, the vt was in dire need of a new chain, so found one lying around in the garage off the kr1, real good nick too! and i still have the chain off the vt parts bike if i need it :wari::wari:

[Flynn]

gotta love being a hoarder, the vt was in dire need of a new chain, so found one lying around in the garage off the kr1, real good nick too! and i still have the chain off the vt parts bike if i need it :wari::wari:

Sounds like a recipe for a disaster:gob:

[bogan]

does anyone know the laws on moving unreged/dereged no wof cars? probly got two to move to a new flat in a few weeks, both roll so can be towed, but what the legal aspects? need brake lights etc?

[bogan]

Sounds like a recipe for a disaster:gob:

pffft, a chains a chain, specially when the eyecrometer measurements are exactly the same. Or do you mean hoarding shit, cos moving (see above post) could be disasterous :Oops:

[road king]

just dont get caught. do it at 3am or something

[bogan]

just dont get caught. do it at 3am or something

so theres no way of doing it legally then? other than a car trailer of course

[road king]

does anyone know the laws on moving unreged/dereged no wof cars? probly got two to move to a new flat in a few weeks, both roll so can be towed, but what the legal aspects? need brake lights etc?

just dont get caught. do it at like 3am or something

[road king]

so theres no way of doing it legally then? other than a car trailer of course

yea i think thats the only legal was, is traler or truck

[mowgli]

so theres no way of doing it legally then? other than a car trailer of course
Only legal way to tow it would be with a rigid towbar and working lights. Otherwise you're looking at a car trailer. I have access to one of those.... :whistle:

[mowgli]

I'm conflicted.... Has anyone heard from Owl and ezrider this afternoon? Did they, as planned, meet BP Fitzherbert at 11am and head to Castlepoint? I'm on the cusp of heading somewhere, anywhere, now that wifey's home to tag in with the kids.

[banditrider]

just dont get caught. do it at 3am or something

Or stock up on donuts in case you do...


I'm conflicted.... Has anyone heard from Owl and ezrider this afternoon? Did they, as planned, meet BP Fitzherbert at 11am and head to Castlepoint? I'm on the cusp of heading somewhere, anywhere, now that wifey's home to tag in with the kids.

I hear Castlepoint calling you...it's all part of the game!

[mowgli]

I hear Castlepoint calling you...it's all part of the game!
Yup. Mint evening out there. Anyone else keen? Leaving Palmy around 6

[banditrider]

Would love to but probably done enough riding this weekend (just got off the Honda). I hope we get more tags like this during summer, it'll make for some great summer nights rides!

[zahria]

Would love to but probably done enough riding this weekend (just got off the Honda). I hope we get more tags like this during summer, it'll make for some great summer nights rides!

Hey Mr Banditrider sir, have you got a certificate from the capital cruise left over, as they didn't have it in Petone when I checked in last night.

Cheers,
Mike

[banditrider]

Yep, I've got your's Mike. Enjoy the ride? Great day out eh? Let me know if you're doing the FNR or the ACC protest ride and I can give it to you then. Otherwise we can organise something else if you're desperate to get ya mits on it.

[zahria]

Yep, I've got your's Mike. Enjoy the ride? Great day out eh? Let me know if you're doing the FNR or the ACC protest ride and I can give it to you then. Otherwise we can organise something else if you're desperate to get ya mits on it.

No stress, I'm definately doing the protest ride, I'll be at Sanson at around 9am.
Friday night rides are a struggle, My domestic controller is a shift worker, and the oldest kid isn't 14 yet. Enjoyed the first fri ride, havent been able to do any since then!:scooter:

[banditrider]

Cool or what: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/3292/arai-zebra-lucedentro-helmet

[NZsarge]

Cool or what: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/3292/arai-zebra-lucedentro-helmet

Yeah that is pretty mint I must say.

[sparkles]

wtf http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Novelty/auction-251892307.htm

[mowgli]

wtf http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Novelty/auction-251892307.htm

LMAO :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

If your machine's got the horsepower of a thousand stallions, all the grunt and power of a prize bull - then let it show where you tow!

[Meanie]

wtf http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Novelty/auction-251892307.htm

Seen them before on extreme 4wd trucks
They would look good on the back of your bike sparkles

[mowgli]

I hear Castlepoint calling you...it's all part of the game!

Yup. Mint evening out there. Anyone else keen? Leaving Palmy around 6
Owl couldn't have timed it better than posting as Bess was warming up. FMS conditions out there for a blat to Alfredton via the Track and Mangamaire. Minimal traffic and no sign of Mr Plod. Home via somewhere else :shutup: passing SuperSonic (I'm pretty sure) on the way. I slowed in case he recognised me but he didn't show any signs of stopping. Guess he figured I was on my way home from Castlepoint :lol: He'll be pissed when he finds out where I'd actually been. Worse still, it's probable that he rode right past the next tag :bash:

[mowgli]

If your machine's got the horsepower of a thousand stallions, all the grunt and power of a prize bull - then let it show where you tow!
I think a 1000hp pickup oozes testosterone even without Nutz :yes: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Pickup-with-1000hp_15345.htm

[Flynn]

wtf http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Novelty/auction-251892307.htm

G, Sparkles what are you doing looking at the Lifestyle/Novelty part of trademe, don't ya have to be 18 years and older, hope MOM doesn't catch ya, could be in big trouble


pffft, a chains a chain, specially when the eyecrometer measurements are exactly the same. Or do you mean hoarding shit, cos moving (see above post) could be disasterous :Oops:

Guess I'm just fussy and don't put up with half pie stuff on my bike, wouldn't be good if a chain snapped, or came off or did a gearbox bearing in or something, just sounded dodgey to me.

[bogan]

Guess I'm just fussy and don't put up with half pie stuff on my bike, wouldn't be good if a chain snapped, or came off or did a gearbox bearing in or something, just sounded dodgey to me.

yeh if i though any of that was likely I wouldn't do it, but its not. Trust me, I'm and engineer :woohoo:

[gatch]

Trust me, I'm and engineer :woohoo:

Does anyone take that seriously ? I say that to my mates and they still don't believe what I say hahaha.

[sparkles]

G, Sparkles what are you doing looking at the Lifestyle/Novelty part of trademe, don't ya have to be 18 years and older, hope MOM doesn't catch ya, could be in big trouble


far out:bash: do u think im 12 or some-think,,, and shhhhhhs! :eek5: dont need that attention :innocent:



Seen them before on extreme 4wd trucks
They would look good on the back of your bike sparkles

mmm i can just see it now . NOT!!!

now on the Connie mmm !!! . :bleh:

[mowgli]

now on the Connie mmm !!! . :bleh:
You shoulda photoshopped the helmet. Mirror then angle up about 40 degrees :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Flynn]

far out:bash: do u think im 12 or some-think,,, and shhhhhhs! :eek5: dont need that attention :innocent:

No, Sparkles, I know ya must be over 15 to get ya licence, but hey someone had to put it. So what are ya 16 or 17.:rolleyes::banana:









:Oops:

[bogan]

Does anyone take that seriously ? I say that to my mates and they still don't believe what I say hahaha.

hmmmmn, no not really, but in a few years ill be able to pull out the, Trust me, Im a doctor. Or even a Trust me, (takes glasses off) Im a doctor, (put glasses back on and stand slightly sideways with hands on hips) :wari::wari::wari:

[sparkles]

No, Sparkles, I know ya must be over 15 to get ya licence, but hey someone had to put it. So what are ya 16 or 17.:rolleyes::banana:


mmm try again :wait: :sherlock:

[sparkles]

HELP! http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112162

[ducatilover]

Have you measured the piston? Or looked underneath it inside the skirting for numbers?

[ducatilover]

mmm try again :wait: :sherlock:

84 :scooter::scooter::scooter:

[sparkles]

Have you measured the piston? Or looked underneath it inside the skirting for numbers?

na measured is to hard and no only wanted to take the head off as im going to try get it to town tomoro



84 :scooter::scooter::scooter:

not far away now

[road king]

na measured is to hard and no only wanted to take the head off as im going to try get it to town tomoro




not far away now

so how bad is the damage from friday? only cosmetic? nothing a few zip ties wont fix?

[sparkles]

so how bad is the damage from friday? only cosmetic? nothing a few zip ties wont fix?

yea just cosmetic and iv got cheap as insurance so they can pay

[bogan]

na measured is to hard and no only wanted to take the head off as im going to try get it to town tomoro


shuda just taken the whole cylinder and head off, no need for a new head gasket each time that way. And what this bout takin it do town, c'mon mate, do it yourself!

[zahria]

shuda just taken the whole cylinder and head off, no need for a new head gasket each time that way. And what this bout takin it do town, c'mon mate, do it yourself!

she's a big job...

[bogan]

yea just cosmetic and iv got cheap as insurance so they can pay

haha, pretty sure that piston was damaged in the accident too :whistle:

[road king]

yea just cosmetic and iv got cheap as insurance so they can pay

isn't "cheap insurance" an oxy-moron???:bash:

[sparkles]

shuda just taken the whole cylinder and head off, no need for a new head gasket each time that way. And what this bout takin it do town, c'mon mate, do it yourself!

na its metal gasket u can reuse them! :innocent: and im only taking it to town so they can fix the front and the front fairings


haha, pretty sure that piston was damaged in the accident too :whistle:

lol

[specter]

hey guys, jw how to wash a textile jacket? its starting to smell like shit, and i dont want it to get it screwed in the wash....
cheers..

[sparkles]

Whats the label on it say.

[specter]

Whats the label on it say.

:weird: im not tht retarded..... it doesnt have 1, only the inner liner

[mowgli]

hey guys, jw how to wash a textile jacket? its starting to smell like shit, and i dont want it to get it screwed in the wash....
cheers..

A drycleaner might be able to help... might cost more than you paid for the jacket :devil2:

[ducatilover]

Bog the head on and leave it. :innocent:

Wash the Jacket in vinegar :innocent:

[sparkles]

go for a ride in the rain! SORTED:2thumbsup:

[mowgli]

I've got a bottle of awesome cleaner in the laundry. Even unblocked our drain :innocent:

[specter]

A drycleaner might be able to help... might cost more than you paid for the jacket :devil2:

yea id sae...... so no-one knows?

[mowgli]

yea id sae...... so no-one knows?
If it was me I'd ask my mother :eek5:

[Flynn]

go for a ride in the rain! SORTED:2thumbsup:

You can always ride toward us and we'll throw a bucket or 2 of water at you:yes::innocent:

[specter]

If it was me I'd ask my mother :eek5:

been there done that... mum has no idea when it comes to textile stuff, she doesnt want to wash it incase it starts leaking

[sparkles]

You can always ride toward us and we'll throw a bucket or 2 of water at you:yes::innocent:

i begs the water hose :innocent:




edit just found this http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/washing-instructions

[road king]

Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments as they can affect the garment's breathability.

sounds complicated and expensive :blink:

[Pegasus]

Just had a look at the label on mine. It says "hand wash in cold water, DO NOT USE SOAP, DO NOT USE SOLVENT, DO NOT TUMBLE DRY".

I would give it a wipe, spray some fabreze on it, and hang it somewhere to air out for a while.

[ducatilover]

I like woman. :yes:

[road king]

I would give it a wipe, spray some fabreze on it, and hang it somewhere to air out for a while.

that sound so simple and inexpensive, i would go with that one

[banditrider]

Someone recommend Lux flakes and the washing machine to me...

I've got the flakes but hard to wash the gear when I'm in it all the time.

Should have rubbed them into the gear on the GC and let the weather do the rest...

[sparkles]

so turns out i cant find my torque wrench only his old one

BUT how do you use it?


this is what i need to go to

tighten torque 23-17 N.m
................ (2.3-2.7 kg-m)


edit: well i know you turn it till it points to the right setting

[Meanie]

You can wash your textile jacket with a special low suds detergent that you can purchase from the bike shops. You are supposed to hand wash them but i dropped mine in the machine on gentle wash and slow spin. Worked fine
Hope that helps

[mowgli]

so turns out i cant find my torque wrench only his old one
Would you like to borrow a real torque wrench?

[sparkles]

Would you like to borrow a real torque wrench?

yes please, im to confuse :blink:

[mowgli]

Wife works on The Square. Shall I go put it in her handbag?

[Meanie]

Wife works on The Square. Shall I go put it in her handbag?

Just what every woman wants, a tourqe wrench in her handbag. Feel sorry for any would be attacker

[Flynn]

I was going to say if it would fit, my wife's bag it only big enough for a hanky and a cellphone by the time its got all the women essentials in it.:eek5:

[ducatilover]

I was going to say if it would fit, my wife's bag it only big enough for a hanky and a cellphone by the time its got all the women essentials in it.:eek5:

I swear they have bricks and baby panthers in them

[Pegasus]

I swear they have bricks and baby panthers in them

You really wanting someone to bite aren’t you? :bash: :rofl:

[Flynn]

You really wanting someone to bite aren’t you? :bash: :rofl:

Wouldn't be you though Pegasus, future Trumpy riders are the coolest, calmest and most collected around:innocent:

[Owl]

Wouldn't be you though Pegasus, future Trumpy riders are the coolest, calmest and most collected around:innocent:

You must be referring to 86 then!:laugh:

[Pegasus]

Wouldn't be you though Pegasus, future Trumpy riders are the coolest, calmest and most collected around:innocent:

:yeah: 15 days and counting :sweatdrop

[bogan]

it has been a good day! got my protest T in the mail, just got my full bike license:woohoo: and new metalocalypse is out :Punk::Punk:

[86GSXR]

You must be referring to 86 then!:laugh:

Why thank you!


:yeah: 15 days and counting :sweatdrop

Sweet! Can't wait to check out the latest Trumpy :woohoo: :niceone:


it has been a good day! got my protest T in the mail, just got my full bike license:woohoo: and new metalocalypse is out :Punk::Punk:

Wow, it has been a good day. Congrats! :yes:

I've just put the latest Tecknics draggin jeans aside at City Honda. Man they are nice, good fit, and plenty of armour.

[road king]

just got a new WOF on my bike, the guy thought someone must have fucked with my speedo, its done to many K's


edit: its been around the clock, and i've done 30,000km in the last 6 months. (thats not counting the month i rode around with no speedo)

[NZsarge]

:yeah: 15 days and counting :sweatdrop

Incase I forget, all the best for the test, you'll be fine i'm sure.

[gatch]

it has been a good day! got my protest T in the mail, just got my full bike license:woohoo: and new metalocalypse is out :Punk::Punk:

MEAN ! is that season 3 ?

Where you get it where you get it where you get it ?

[sparkles]

MEAN ! is that season 3 ?

Where you get it where you get it where you get it ?

mmm just seen that for the first time, interesting :sherlock:

[Flynn]

Hopefully all of our shirts turn up soon, then we can really make a statement!!:angry2::angry2::angry::angry:

[banditrider]

You get the day off?

[Monie]

No, Sparkles, I know ya must be over 15 to get ya licence, but hey someone had to put it. So what are ya 16 or 17.:rolleyes::banana:
i think he is 18 /19








:Oops:


:yeah: 15 days and counting :sweatdrop

all the best it is a breeze just dont think about it ...

[Meanie]

it has been a good day! got my protest T in the mail, just got my full bike license:woohoo: and new metalocalypse is out :Punk::Punk:

Congrats dude, good day for you alright

[Pegasus]

Cheers everyone

Funny, I am more nervious about after/if I pass, test riding the Bonny. What if I don't like it? That will really screw with my head after wanting one for Soooooo many years.

Bit of an edit: 16 days and counting. It's not the 11th yet. :Oops:

[Meanie]

Cheers everyone

Funny, I am more nervious about after/if I pass, test riding the Bonny. What if I don't like it?

\ :Oops:

Then youll just have to buy a kawasaki, Owl will be sooo proud

[Pegasus]

Then youll just have to buy a kawasaki, Owl will be sooo proud

What and have to park it on the front lawn? :laugh: If fact I probably wouldn't be aloud past the letterbox.

[mowgli]

Hopefully all of our shirts turn up soon, then we can really make a statement!!:angry2::angry2::angry::angry:
Quasi's army must have put in a blinder cos mine turned up today as well. I can even get in on over my jacket :woohoo:

[Flynn]

You get the day off?

Sadly, no, turns out the bosses son is away, bugger it!!


Quasi's army must have put in a blinder cos mine turned up today as well. I can even get in on over my jacket :woohoo:

I'm hoping mine will do the same:yes::yes:

[bogan]

MEAN ! is that season 3 ?

Where you get it where you get it where you get it ?

yip, S03E01, been a long wait! RS it from here (http://www.rlslog.net/metalocalypse-s03e01-hdtv-xvid-2hd/) is prolly the quickest way to get it.


mmm just seen that for the first time, interesting :sherlock:

got the first two seasons with their corresponding album if anyone wants a 'borrow'

who wuda though a cartoon could produce such good metal :rockon:

a lyrical excerpt

And your eyes have gone black,
you'll never look back
You'll never stop swimming, you'll always be tracked

Your life has transformed, your power has grown
You minions stretch for leagues,
for a bloody coral throne

A crown of murdered foes, will sit upon your head
Those that wish to challenge you
Will wish that they were dead

The beasts of the sea will collect and submit
Pray for your forgiveness, and live as you permit

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

[bogan]

Quasi's army must have put in a blinder cos mine turned up today as well. I can even get in on over my jacket :woohoo:

just tried mine, amazingly it fits good over my jacket, only got a large size so I cud wear it at work etc, does both!

[mowgli]

Same. Thought large might be a bit small but it's mint :wari:

[sparkles]

wtf lol just got this error on youtube

500 Internal Server Error

Sorry, something went wrong.

A team of highly trained monkeys has been dispatched to deal with this situation.

Also, please include the following information in your error report:
TLOw6UtTzvojDIYET6SsxuPJQvtutLjWCN7w9UNX3n1oVTYG80 h8yAx6Aqig this gos on for a little bit

[mowgli]

Also, please include the following information in your error report:
TLOw6UtTzvojDIYET6SsxuPJQvtutLjWCN7w9UNX3n1oVTYG80 h8yAx6Aqig this gos on for a little bit
That's Monkey for "Sparkles likes little old ladies" :shutup:

[Flynn]

That's Monkey for "Sparkles likes little old ladies" :shutup:

Little old MOM'S ya mean:innocent::eek5::yes::Oops:

[mowgli]

Little old MOM'S ya mean:innocent::eek5::yes::Oops:
Look out! Maha will bust your ass!

[Flynn]

Look out! Maha will bust your ass!

Hey, I think it was Mom hitting on sparkie, from what I can gather:shutup:

[mowgli]

Hey, I think it was Mom hitting on sparkie, from what I can gather:shutup:
Now you're really gonna get it :dodge:

[NZsarge]

Cheers everyone

Funny, I am more nervious about after/if I pass, test riding the Bonny. What if I don't like it? That will really screw with my head after wanting one for Soooooo many years.



Then youll just have to buy a kawasaki, Owl will be sooo proud


What and have to park it on the front lawn? :laugh: If fact I probably wouldn't be aloud past the letterbox.

I reckon Al could handle a Kwaka in the shed, no worries..

[Owl]

I reckon Al could handle a Kwaka in the shed, no worries..

Yeah but there are Kwaka's and then there are Kwaka's! A Kwaka Kwuiser just don't cut it.:no:

[NZsarge]

Yeah but there are Kwaka's and then there are Kwaka's! A Kwaka Kwuiser just don't cut it.:no:

Oh, I was assuming Pegasus would be going for a ZX6R! That'd be a FNR weapon!

[sparkles]

weres a good place to get fairings fixed up ?

[Owl]

weres a good place to get fairings fixed up ?

Scott @ Manawatu Plastic Repairers

[sparkles]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/auction-251465724.htm



12k for a 3S-GE ..really?

[banditrider]

Fancy a six?

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/eicma2009-bmw-six-cylinder-concept-motorcycle.htm

http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-concept-6/

[road king]

Fancy a six?

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/eicma2009-bmw-six-cylinder-concept-motorcycle.htm

http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-concept-6/

would be quite i nice looking bike if they shorten that wheel base a lil, that back wheel looks to far out, almost like a drag bike???

[Owl]

Fancy a six?

I really like that:D

How did they go so wrong with the S1000RR?:(

[banditrider]

Yeah really nice hoon mobile. But the motor's gonna be great in a tourer - a real torque monster!

[Owl]

Yeah really nice hoon mobile. But the motor's gonna be great in a tourer - a real torque monster!

Yes and 6-cylinder smooooooth:yes:

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/auction-251465724.htm



12k for a 3S-GE ..really?

Bit silly, that's alot of coin for a fiber glass sw20 and 121kw....:shutup: I do love sw20's though

[road king]

fuck its quiet round here tonight, was there a secret ride on that i didnt know about?? its not friday is it?:blink:

[banditrider]

I'm lurking but about to go out to the shed...

[bogan]

I'm lurking but about to go out to the shed...

ahhh, the call of the shed, mine calls me also, however the call of the bed may be more urgent at this time :sleep:

[banditrider]

It appears that my shed is capable of communicating with the interweb!

[road king]

ahhh, the call of the shed, mine calls me also, however the call of the bed may be more urgent at this time :sleep:

yea screw this. im going to bed. i worked 13 hours today instead of the usual 8 after my truck broke down in otaki:bash:

[ducatilover]

fuck its quiet round here tonight, was there a secret ride on that i didnt know about?? its not friday is it?:blink:

It must have been pretty secret, nobody told me :bye:

[Flynn]

OHHH, how cute, meanie and I go out to a secret meeting and we don't post for the night and you guys miss us, isn't that cool.:wari:

[ducatilover]

OHHH, how cute, meanie and I go out to a secret meeting and we don't post for the night and you guys miss us, isn't that cool.:wari:

You missed our secret coffee and cucumber sandwich picnic :crybaby::crybaby:

[Flynn]

You missed our secret coffee and cucumber sandwich picnic :crybaby::crybaby:

OMG how dare you, coffee is o.k. but you can stick the cucumber:yes::blink:

[ducatilover]

OMG how dare you, coffee is o.k. but you can stick the cucumber:yes::blink:

I stick, you pay.


New motor in the BMW and Hyudai tomorrow. Busy day! Might grab a new couch too

[Flynn]

I stick, you pay.

:bash::bash:

[ducatilover]

:bash::bash:

:Oops: Wrong street corner :innocent:

[Pegasus]

:angry2:Well I just had an un-frigging believable experience, trying to buy a seat bag at a certain bike shop here in Palmy that is open on Sundays.

After telling the Salesman what I was after, and saying I wanted something to go on the seat, he has a look out the back and brings me a “Tank Bag”, I tell him that is no good, and He tells me, that’s what I asked for……

Let that slide, cause I want a bag for Tuesday, and only my lunch break tomorrow to sort one.

Find something acceptable, if a little bigger than I want and ask the price, because it doesn’t have one. He then proceeds to tell me he can’t help me, and puts it on the chair behind him.

I practically had my wallet out; does the recession not affect bike shops??????

Looks like I will have to ride to Wellington to test ride/buy the Bonnie.

[road king]

ive given up on the palmy bike shops, i go over to wanganui

[red mermaid]

Anya :msn-wink: making a point about this shop?

[banditrider]

:angry2:Well I just had an un-frigging believable experience, trying to buy a seat bag at a certain bike shop here in Palmy that is open on Sundays.

After telling the Salesman what I was after, and saying I wanted something to go on the seat, he has a look out the back and brings me a “Tank Bag”, I tell him that is no good, and He tells me, that’s what I asked for……

Let that slide, cause I want a bag for Tuesday, and only my lunch break tomorrow to sort one.

Find something acceptable, if a little bigger than I want and ask the price, because it doesn’t have one. He then proceeds to tell me he can’t help me, and puts it on the chair behind him.

I practically had my wallet out; does the recession not affect bike shops??????

Looks like I will have to ride to Wellington to test ride/buy the Bonnie.

Sounds about right for them. They don't get any of my money either.

[Flynn]

Sounds about right for them. They don't get any of my money either.

I will be posting my experience with the OWNER of this shop this weekend, AFTER I get my bike, but I'll give you a clue..:no::no::no:

[ynot slow]

I was seriously looking at the Triumph ST and new Buell,nobody even looked at me trying them on to see if I needed help or gee heaven forbid try to get me to buy.Also was after chain lube but thought stuff it I'll get it from Napier Suzuki accross from work this week.

Why should the customer have to ask to buy a bike,a quick "how are you","would you like the keys" approach maybe helpfull from sales guys,obviously they're on great base wages so don't need to sell bikes for the commission.

[Flynn]

I've had more than one person tell me that Keran in Sales and Andrew in parts are the only ones there worth dealing with, and I'm finding that out for myself.

[Pegasus]

Poor Owl, I just left him standing there in the shop, as I put my hands in the air and walked out, before I said what I was thinking. Never mind, will give Josh at Suzuki a call in the morning and see what he can jack up for lunch time for me. i'm sure they will want my money. :laugh:

[ducatilover]

Pahiatua is just as bad....except Simons Motorcycles. He's great

[Bren]

Okey, done my first ride up in the Manawatu....not bad but that bloody wind today was a pain in the arse...Gimme a norwester anyday over your bloody westerlies!!

Went from Otaki to Shannon then the Shannon Foxton Rd, then is it Himatangi Block Road? and then to Sparkies....Not a bad ride...it will keep...Next weekend hopefully will do the Paihiatua track....

Was farkin great to see all the american muscle cars about....