Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Meanie]

the little red honda will ride again!

fms.............

[86GSXR]

Better than a gixxer...

Impossible :nya:

FMS!!! :niceone:

[NZsarge]

The little red Honda will ride again!

Mint! Glad to hear it.

[specter]

any tips for unbelievably seized bolts...... and no, no destructive methods please

[bogan]

any tips for unbelievably seized bolts...... and no, no destructive methods please

impact driver, rattle gun if you have either of those. Sledgehammer and big powerbar, powerbar and big bit of pipe, sledgehammer AND powerbar with big bit of pipe on it. Obviously you have sprayed heaps of CRC on it already I'm guessing!

[red mermaid]

Soak over night in Coca Cola.



any tips for unbelievably seized bolts...... and no, no destructive methods please

[road king]

any tips for unbelievably seized bolts...... and no, no destructive methods please

some pliers and WD40. or duct tape

[road king]

Oh, bolts. for some reason i thought i said seized boots.


soak them in WD40. use corect fitting ring spanner and kick the fuck outa it. whats the bolt for??

[ducatilover]

I have a Morris...shit I'm just too cool!

[cowboyz]

any tips for unbelievably seized bolts...... and no, no destructive methods please

i got an impact gun here if you want a borrow

[specter]

i got an impact gun here if you want a borrow

ooh ooh ooh ooh yes please!!!! :woohoo:

lol Ive got 4 out of 5 engine mount bolts out!!!!!
swing arms gonna be a bitch

[NZsarge]

Righto, i'm off then. Might see y'all on the FNR if it's a decent enough night although the forecast is'nt flash.

[cowboyz]

have a good one.. keen to see the thoughts on your bike after the suspension done.

[SuperSonic]

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1484-scassa-goes-superbike-with-supersonic.html

I can finally make it public that my racing team, Supersonic Racing Team (SRT) has signed Luca Scassa for his second season on the SBK championship. We are very happy with this signing and looking forward to getting our championship under way in Portimao. My team my be small but we have big hearts and loads of hard working people. I would like to thank Ducati for their help and the late supply of our supersonic stead the 1198R.(My one is still on the boat)


Now off to book my tickets to catch up with the team in Portimao.

One happy Sonic.

[cowboyz]

bwahahhahahahhahh ahahahahhahahhahahha ahhahahahahahhahah ah ahahhahahahha hahah ahhahahhahahahahhahahahhaha

Oh right.. good luck

[SuperSonic]

bwahahhahahahhahh ahahahahhahahhahahha ahhahahahahahhahah ah ahahhahahahha hahah ahhahahhahahahahhahahahhaha

Oh right.. good luck


What this is totally true, everything you read on here and the net is true! And here I was going to over YOU the other seat we have spare, with our second 1198R bike. I guess I will now offer that to someone who believes in us.

[road king]

:shifty:i believe

[cowboyz]

hell.. for that. Ill believe in anything.............

[road king]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man0X0bf8vk&feature=player_embeddedfun times .....

[SuperSonic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man0X0bf8vk&feature=player_embeddedfun times .....

Thanks just found our other rider! LOL

[banditrider]

i got an impact gun here if you want a borrow

Have you got allen pattern bits for it?

[Owl]

Have you got allen pattern bits for it?

What exactly are you after?

[banditrider]

I've got an allen bolt I can't get out of my bars - need to fit more bling...

[Meanie]

You bling whore....................

[Owl]

I've got an allen bolt I can't get out of my bars - need to fit more bling...

I'll be more specific! What size, but yes, I'll have one.:whistle:

Long, short, 3/8 drive, 1/2 drive?

[banditrider]

You bling whore....................

Snapped!


I'll be more specific! What size, but yes, I'll have one.:whistle:

Ummmmmmmm, getting technical now - I'll get back to you....

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-271406589.htm

I want! Have always liked these.


And Viola my new wee toy

[Owl]

Split screen Morris. Haven't seen one of those in the workshop for some time....................Thank Christ!:laugh:

[road king]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-271406589.htm

I want! Have always liked these.





i've seen that bike. im sure it was on a few FNRs last year??? maybe

[Meanie]

i've seen that bike. im sure it was on a few FNRs last year??? maybe

Yep your right, Slys Ex I believe

[ducatilover]

Split screen Morris. Haven't seen one of those in the workshop for some time....................Thank Christ!:laugh:

Awesome little beasts! Notice my powerful flat head in it? I know....WOW, you say....


The daily driver is back up for sale. I neeeeeeeed a bike again!

[ducatilover]

Yep your right, Slys Ex I believe

Is that a bad thing? =D

Seeexy little bike

[Owl]

Awesome little beasts! Notice my powerful flat head in it? I know....WOW, you say....

I did notice that and I did say WOW:laugh:

[Meanie]

Ask Slydesigns, he knows the bike, saw him on it a few times, better be quick though hes planning on heading to aus soon

[ducatilover]

Ask Slydesigns, he knows the bike, saw him on it a few times, better be quick though hes planning on heading to aus soon

Cool, will send him a PM

[ducatilover]

I did notice that and I did say WOW:laugh:

Oh, I bet you did. Such an awe inspiring motor!

[ynot slow]

Oh, I bet you did. Such an awe inspiring motor!

Similar in power to the ol prefect 10hp,vacuum wipers woohoo.Mate had one in the late 70's early 80's,did it up firstly with a VB Viva motor,then a Toyota corolla,went bloody well,mind you was only a morry in shell,no rust.

[specter]

heh mate just bought a holden kingswood station wagon as a paddock car!
mean dough nuts at lunch!

[=cJ=]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-271406589.htm

I want! Have always liked these.

And Viola my new wee toy

I love it how they put "female owner" on the auction, like chicks don't thrash the hell out of their bikes, like, erm, ever...

Sure.

[road king]

im doing a moto tt track day (http://www.motott.co.nz/) on 12th of may ($100), then a pmc track day (http://pacclub.co.nz/press/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BRMSS-Entry-Form.pdf) on the 13th ($50)

im probably gona stay at a cheep backpackers for around $35

Whos keen???

[cowboyz]

looks good. ummmm. thoughts may be put into action

[banditrider]

:drool: http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2010/02/10-coolest-roads-to-ride/

[road king]

:drool: http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2010/02/10-coolest-roads-to-ride/
the Guoliang Tunnel Road, China looks cool

[banditrider]

http://thatwillbuffout.com/2010/02/17/funny-car-photos-dream-big-drive-big/

[NZsarge]

:drool: http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2010/02/10-coolest-roads-to-ride/

Stelvio Pass in Italy would be ultra mint on a KTM 690 Duke. :niceone:

[oscarnz]

im doing a moto tt track day (http://www.motott.co.nz/) on 12th of may ($100), then a pmc track day (http://pacclub.co.nz/press/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BRMSS-Entry-Form.pdf) on the 13th ($50)

im probably gona stay at a cheep backpackers for around $35

Whos keen???

Or you can camp at the Taupo track with the marshalls etc on the Saturday night, I am sure they wont mind. I will be there doing the grid but not camping as we are staying with friends in Taupo.

[specter]

:shit: Ive now attained 10,000 k's of road riding experience! :scooter:
:Punk::wari::Punk:

[86GSXR]

Well done! It's fun once you get started isn't it!

[banditrider]

:shit: Ive now attained 10,000 k's of road riding experience! :scooter:
:Punk::wari::Punk:

You should be doing the Super Tour! http://rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=432

[specter]

haha great way to devalue the bike!

[road king]

haha great way to devalue the bike!


i got my bike pre-devalued. i can do as many k's as i want and not worry about a thing

[banditrider]

They devalue parked in the shed anyway....

[Meanie]

You should be doing the Super Tour! http://rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=432
That would be farkin awesome, could do that on one set of tyres too

[specter]

That would be farkin awesome, could do that on one set of tyres too

im pretty sure cowboys could do it twice on 1 set...... :shutup:

[specter]

anyone know anyone who would buy my xl250r?

[NZsarge]

There is a thread started by Slydesigns somewhere here on KB about this but here goes, Sly was proposing a get together Monday nights after the original screening of the weekends race of the WSBK, nice but I propose a slight variation this Sunday as it will be live on Sky sport 2 from 1:30 pm onward apparently, for the races the are screened live at sociable hours why not view them then and for those that are'nt view the on the Monday night as proposed by Sly, there are'nt that many races during the season screened live that are during sociable hours so it would'nt eat into Sly's idea to much. I would have posted this in his thread but i'm running short on time to go searching for his thread. In short i'll be seeing if the Ashhurst Inn will screen the races live this Sunday at least as I can't make Monday nights anyway.

[Owl]

Weather is supposed to be mint this weekend, so stuff telly.:laugh:

Whangamomona???:whistle:

[cowboyz]

There is a thread started by Slydesigns somewhere here on KB about this but here goes, Sly was proposing a get together Monday nights after the original screening of the weekends race of the WSBK, nice but I propose a slight variation this Sunday as it will be live on Sky sport 2 from 1:30 pm onward apparently, for the races the are screened live at sociable hours why not view them then and for those that are'nt view the on the Monday night as proposed by Sly, there are'nt that many races during the season screened live that are during sociable hours so it would'nt eat into Sly's idea to much. I would have posted this in his thread but i'm running short on time to go searching for his thread. In short i'll be seeing if the Ashhurst Inn will screen the races live this Sunday at least as I can't make Monday nights anyway.

plan forming.. I cant do mondays either. got this weekend off so might be keen to get out and about

[NZsarge]

Weather is supposed to be mint this weekend, so stuff telly.:laugh:

Whangamomona???:whistle:
You evil barstard! :lol:

plan forming.. I cant do mondays either. got this weekend off so might be keen to get out and about
Out and about, hmm, you don't have to go far. Mind you there is spectating at Manfeild on Saturday at least (not sure if it's a 2 day meet) and we could always go for a pootle before the WSBK's on Sunday anyway.

[chanceyy]

You evil barstard! :lol:

Out and about, hmm, you don't have to go far. Mind you there is spectating at Manfeild on Saturday at least (not sure if it's a 2 day meet) and we could always go for a pootle before the WSBK's on Sunday anyway.

its a two day meet .. qualifying and a race or three on sat .. full on racing sunday and even better entry is free :)

[NZsarge]

its a two day meet .. qualifying and a race or three on sat .. full on racing sunday and even better entry is free :)

Yeah free entry... FMS!!!

[specter]

im now halfway with project xl250! everythings dissassembled and ready to be cleaned,sanded and painted! hopefully my bike will be finished by next week! :done:

[specter]

hehe just scraped my center stand, taking the corner outside of cowboyz house!

[sparkles]

wow thats a good photo :no:

[specter]

yea well my camera is at your place!

[Maha]

hehe just scraped my center stand, taking the corner outside of cowboyz!

Now I am immpressed! anyone who can take him on the outside deserves a medal.....:Punk:
And scraping the center stand? even better.....:yes:

[specter]

Now I am immpressed! anyone who can take him on the outside deserves a medal.....:Punk:
And scraping the center stand? even better.....:yes:

sadly thats misinterpreted, i was coming home and rode by cowboys house:no:

[cowboyz]

Now I am immpressed! anyone who can take him on the outside deserves a medal.....:Punk:
And scraping the center stand? even better.....:yes:

with a hairdo like yours Ill let you take me any which way.

[Flynn]

yea well my camera is at your place!

How sad........been taking photos of each other :lol:

[cowboyz]

NOONE wants to see that!

[specter]

with a hairdo like yours Ill let you take me any which way.

what about my hair? any which way? im so confused right now!


How sad........been taking photos of each other :lol:

your quite good at pointing those out! do you have some sick teen guy fantasy? :shit:

[cowboyz]

what about my hair? any which way? im so confused right now!


:

Oi! all about you! I was talking to the baldy honda rider!

[yod]

Oi! all about you! I was talking to the baldy honda rider!

ride

saturday

where

and don't say Manfeild - thats a really short and boring ride

[cowboyz]

now ya talking.. ummmm.. whereever!

sun is the esplanarde open day so will be with the wife and kids for the day. Sat will be sleeping till mid morning and then riding (hopefully).

thinking I havent been out east in a while. Just need to get my airline back to change some tyres..... (hint hint)

[Owl]

Count me in if it's not Manfeild!

[yod]

i was thinking of going to piopio for lunch but maybe thats a bit far

[NZsarge]

I'll do a ride Saturday but I will be going to Manfeild at some point, even if a have to leave the ride early.

[NZsarge]

now ya talking.. ummmm.. whereever!

sun is the esplanarde open day so will be with the wife and kids for the day. Sat will be sleeping till mid morning and then riding (hopefully).
So no WSBK at the Ashhurst Inn for you then, hmm might flag it and just watch it at home.



thinking I havent been out east in a while. Just need to get my airline back to change some tyres..... (hint hint)

You're always going east... Over the track, over the Saddle..

[NZsarge]

ride

saturday

where

and don't say Manfeild - thats a really short and boring ride

Idea: Manfeild via Kimbolton, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka, maybe Ohingaiti pub for refreshments and VH onto Manfeild, come on, Superbikes are'nt in your back yard everyday much less free entry.

[Pegasus]

I am thinking Mainfeild mid morning, got to be home by about 2 to allow for getting ready, and to StockCars by 3. Anyone, maybe newbies/less confident like me, wanting a riding buddy for the long trip, Palmy to Feilding, thought I might take a little detour round the block or something to make it a little longer.

[Owl]

i was thinking of going to piopio for lunch but maybe thats a bit far

Hmmm, I was originally thinking Whangamomona, so Piopio is not that out there.:laugh:

[specter]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA i think im cowboyz jr now! just got a job from foodstuffs in a warehouse from 2.30 to 11pm
and so im priti much bumming around the rest of the day!

[banditrider]

Apparently there is an airshow on in Waipuk on Sat. Possibly heading up to it unless I'm shopping on Sat morn...

[banditrider]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA i think im cowboyz jr now! just got a job from foodstuffs in a warehouse from 2.30 to 11pm
and so im priti much bumming around the rest of the day!

Which warehouse? Please don't let it be Mihaere drive - I don't want to be run over by a forklift when visiting...

[oscarnz]

I am thinking Mainfeild mid morning, got to be home by about 2 to allow for getting ready, and to StockCars by 3. Anyone, maybe newbies/less confident like me, wanting a riding buddy for the long trip, Palmy to Feilding, thought I might take a little detour round the block or something to make it a little longer.

Depending on what time you are thinking of leaving I will be keen, have a couple of jobs to do in the morning before I head to Manfield. Will see Pauly off in the car with the refreshments, then possibly ride over. Flick me a text on Saturday morning, and I will let you know how I am placed.

Bike needs a run since it was serviced today, thanks to the boys at PNth Motorcycles.

[Pegasus]

Depending on what time you are thinking of leaving I will be keen, have a couple of jobs to do in the morning before I head to Manfield. Will see Pauly off in the car with the refreshments, then possibly ride over. Flick me a text on Saturday morning, and I will let you know how I am placed.

Bike needs a run since it was serviced today, thanks to the boys at PNth Motorcycles.

Sounds good, I have to head down and see them first thing Sat, see about fitting my Paniers. Not sure how long that will take. Will Text you when I have an idea on timing.

[cowboyz]

Idea: Manfeild via Kimbolton, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka, maybe Ohingaiti pub for refreshments and VH onto Manfeild, come on, Superbikes are'nt in your back yard everyday much less free entry.

sounds like a plan is forming....

[KiwiKat]

http://j1.tagstat.com/image03/6/2b0e/00330535yIe.jpg

[NZsarge]

sounds like a plan is forming....

Yeah, that's what you said last time...

[86GSXR]

It does sound like a plan which I'd be keen on. Manfield is a must imo. I was considering showing Al The FH but these 6 day weeks are getting a bit much on the energy level front.

[road king]

There is a thread started by Slydesigns somewhere here on KB about this but here goes, Sly was proposing a get together Monday nights after the original screening of the weekends race of the WSBK, nice but I propose a slight variation this Sunday as it will be live on Sky sport 2 from 1:30 pm onward apparently, for the races the are screened live at sociable hours why not view them then and for those that are'nt view the on the Monday night as proposed by Sly, there are'nt that many races during the season screened live that are during sociable hours so it would'nt eat into Sly's idea to much. I would have posted this in his thread but i'm running short on time to go searching for his thread. In short i'll be seeing if the Ashhurst Inn will screen the races live this Sunday at least as I can't make Monday nights anyway.

so is this happening on sunday???

[NZsarge]

so is this happening on sunday???

I haven't spoken to Norbert as yet, just putting it out there to see how many people might be interested.

[NZsarge]

ride

saturday

where


now ya talking.. ummmm.. whereever!


Count me in


It does sound like a plan which I'd be keen on.


Idea: Manfeild via Kimbolton, Rangiwahia, Mangaweka, maybe Ohingaiti pub for refreshments and VH onto Manfeild, come on, Superbikes are'nt in your back yard everyday much less free entry.
So where do we meet and when? Are there any other idea's to be tabled? Yes Pio pio is a bit far and ummm, why there pray tell?

[yod]

So where do we meet and when? Are there any other idea's to be tabled? Yes Pio pio is a bit far and ummm, why there pray tell?

because its smack in the middle of mt messenger, the awakino gorge and 8 mile = total and utter minty mintastic mintsliceness

how about ashhurst at 9-10? I'm easy....

[cowboyz]

I'm easy....

we know! but where and when we meeting? and where we going? apiti via manaweka and the track?

[86GSXR]

What a day. Manfeild definitely on the cards but a ride first sounds in order. I'm up and about and may pop down to Cuba for an early one. Anything happening?

[Owl]

I've got to head over to Feilding at 9.30 to get some tyres for the ute, so I may miss out on the ride. I will be getting out and about though:yes:

Got the new rear tyre to scrub in:D

[86GSXR]

Too good a day to not ride at some point :yes:

[NZsarge]

Right, somebodies got to lay it down of this'll never fly. Ashhurst servo 9:45, try to leave by 10:15. Further discussion on destination while talking shit.

[Elysium]

Did I hear right? Racing at Manfeild on a Sat? I always assumed the racing always fell on a Sunday.

[Flynn]

Lets hope it is like this NEXT weekend!!!!

[yod]

Right, somebodies got to lay it down of this'll never fly. Ashhurst servo 9:45, try to leave by 10:15. Further discussion on destination while talking shit.

sounds like a plan.....

[dogsnbikes]

Yip we heading out the door very soon may be too a certain stomping ground:innocent:

if I see ya I will wave :yes:

[specter]

Great day down at manfeild! except when your walking to your bike to get home and you wake up in a dimly lit room drenched in cold sweat, shaking, and have an intence headache..
and yes i still have my kidneys :Punk:

[SuperSonic]

Great day down at manfeild! except when your walking to your bike to get home and you wake up in a dimly lit room drenched in cold sweat, shaking, and have an intence headache..
and yes i still have my kidneys :Punk:

What the you on man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuperSonic]

Right, somebodies got to lay it down of this'll never fly. Ashhurst servo 9:45, try to leave by 10:15. Further discussion on destination while talking shit.

Hey sarge did you also make it out to manfeild today? If so would you or anyone else know the race programme for tomorrow? I am planning on going out in the morning but would like to know if I should go at 10 or later?

[cowboyz]

What the you on man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

X2? what you talking about? Bit o sun stroke going on?

[specter]

What the you on man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well there was the joint and bourbons when i woke up, a tab of lsd before departing to manfeild, and some cocaine right before blacking out......


um got some nasty heat exhaustion :sick:

[SuperSonic]

X2? what you talking about? Bit o sun stroke going on?

Stroking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah sounds like to much of that going on as he can not see straight!

[NZsarge]

Hey sarge did you also make it out to manfeild today? If so would you or anyone else know the race programme for tomorrow? I am planning on going out in the morning but would like to know if I should go at 10 or later?

Sorry dude, only just seen this message now, but no I did'nt have a programme any way, you should have come down to the Inn, couple of mint races...

[NZsarge]

For those of us who were wondering aloud during the weekend Moto GP starts April 11th.

[cowboyz]

mint

oh and on another note...

I KNEW it was a fucking bad idea to wash my bike!

Got water in the tank now. Frikken thing playing up like a playing up thing.

Ban this bike washing thing!

[NZsarge]

mint

oh and on another note...

I KNEW it was a fucking bad idea to wash my bike!

Got water in the tank now. Frikken thing playing up like a playing up thing.

Ban this bike washing thing!

Yes that explains things eh....

[robertydog]

mint

oh and on another note...

I KNEW it was a fucking bad idea to wash my bike!

Got water in the tank now. Frikken thing playing up like a playing up thing.

Ban this bike washing thing!

Put some gold fish in there and then you will have a mobile fish tank

[Owl]

I KNEW it was a fucking bad idea to wash my bike!

Can't say I noticed!:laugh:


Frikken thing playing up like a playing up thing.

Now that I did notice!:yes:

[Meanie]

mint

oh and on another note...

I KNEW it was a fucking bad idea to wash my bike!


Got water in the tank now. Frikken thing playing up like a playing up thing.

Ban this bike washing thing!

Baaah ha ha ha ha and i thought you were trying to make it sound like a daytona

[cowboyz]

well. its back to behaving itself now.. Got to love carbs! so frikken easy not to have to worry about fuel injection adn computers!

[NZsarge]

well. its back to behaving itself now.. Got to love carbs! so frikken easy not to have to worry about fuel injection adn computers!

He he he, say what ya like about fuel injection man, my bike played up a couple of times but i've never had to push start it... :whistle:

[yod]

He he he, say what ya like about fuel injection man, my bike played up a couple of times but i've never had to push start it... :whistle:

neither did he!!

[cowboyz]

hahhahahahahhah good point.. thanks yod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[SuperSonic]

Sorry dude, only just seen this message now, but no I did'nt have a programme any way, you should have come down to the Inn, couple of mint races...

No worries, spoted them at home, yeah great races. Would have enjoyed more if the head was not banging away!

[cowboyz]

slacker. It was mint down at the inn too! Good atomosphere and great food thanks to sly...............

[Flynn]

No Cowboyz got someone else to push it:lol:

[specter]

just got a call from the army recruiter, have a fitness test and interview on the 26th of march, and as long as that goes all good i shall be attending my AARC on the 1st of july :ar15:

[NZsarge]

just got a call from the army recruiter, have a fitness test and interview on the 26th of march, and as long as that goes all good i shall be attending my AARC on the 1st of july :ar15:

Good luck with that, i'm sure you'll walk.. or should that be run all over it...

[specter]

Good luck with that, i'm sure you'll walk.. or should that be run all over it...

yeah, it should be a "run" in the park :laugh:


these puns are so pathetic!! :doh:

[Mom]

For those of us who were wondering aloud during the weekend Moto GP starts April 11th.

Can someone rescue this poor bugger from me :innocent:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119774-Good-aye?p=1129669827#post1129669827

Thanks in advance :love:

[road king]

i cant believe my luck. im riding up to auckland on wednesday,doing level one of the california super bike school on thursday, mottott on friday, then if i can be bothered, the pmcc on Saturday :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[banditrider]

i cant believe my luck. im riding up to auckland on wednesday,doing level one of the california super bike school on thursday, mottott on friday, then if i can be bothered, the pmcc on Saturday :Punk::Punk::Punk:

Hope you've got a tyre sponsor. Mind you, mine are going to be shagged in less than two weeks...

[NZsarge]

doing level one of the california super bike school on thursday
Be interesting to here your thoughts on this, would be keen to do it myself.

[cowboyz]

oh hell yeah!

[slydesigns]

NEED SOME CAMERAS.... URGENTLY

Anyone help out here?

After 2 x Go Gear or equivilent bike/helmet mount cameras and two other normal style DV video cameras. Would like them over the space of one day on a weekend this month. Will be looked after and any issues will be covered by me.

[banditrider]

Neat Quad: http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2010-02/jet-powered-atv

[Meanie]

In Nelson and im absoloutly shagged but the ride was awesome. Takaka hill was simply superb
Weather has been great so far apart from the bloody cold start this morning, couldnt believe the snow on the Hundalees
Buller gorge and Arthers pass tomorrow. Awesome

almost forgot FMS

[NZsarge]

In Nelson and im absoloutly shagged but the ride was awesome. Takaka hill was simply superb
Weather has been great so far apart from the bloody cold start this morning, couldnt believe the snow on the Hundalees
Buller gorge and Arthers pass tomorrow. Awesome

almost forgot FMS
Mint!
Along the Owl and 86 I had rather a nice pootle myself Yesterday, first time through Forgotten World Hiway for Owl and I, that's an interesting road that. Thanks to 86 for showing us the way though just incase we got lost, made the ride a whole lot more pleasant for me.
Hope today goes well for you lot down there, enjoy and I look forward to hearing all about it when you get back, you can leave out the bit about Buller gorge though as I believe we've heard about that bit before.... :whistle:

[road king]

im back from the best 3 days ever,

the california superbike school on thursday was fantastic. they spend 20 minutes in the classroom teaching you one thing like throttle control, counter steering, turn entry points etc then you spend 20 minutes on the track practicing that one thing while your ride coach (who you have to share with 2 others) follows you around, and if you dont quite have it rite, he passes you and gives the signal to follow him and he shows you how its done, then he follows you again and so on. then you have a 20 minute break then start over with the next lesson.

the track at hampton downs is awesome, the down hill bits rock and the whole track has a real nice flow to it. apparently if you go fast enough onto the short home straight, you can catch some air. but i wasn't going fast enough
the second lesson was turn entry points, and they were good enough to go out and put big white crosses on the track where the good entry points are. made life sooo much easer.



friday at taupo track 5 with motott was ok. the track was a little bit crowed at times but it was still a good day. there were a few offs but i don't think any were too serious. at times i was missing them big white crosses that they gave us at hampton.

Saturday at taupo track 1 with pmcc was way better. i went out in the slow group and made sure i was at the front of the dummy grid, then i basically had the track to myself apart from the really slow riders that i lapped but they were a cinch to pass. the only downer was the 1 hour between 15 minute sessions. thew were 5 groups.... slow, med, fast, race and super kart WTF!!! ther were two karts there and they had there own sessions that slowed the day right down for everyone.

so in all, a fms few days. only clocked up 2000 kms on the bike, but im shattered!!!!

[86GSXR]

Fantastic! Must give that a go myself sometime :niceone:

[cowboyz]

for sure. I keen to get up to the superbike school!... soon!

[NZsarge]

for sure. I keen to get up to the superbike school!... soon!

Yeah I must go there and learn to ride a bike at some point...

[robertydog]

Yeah I must go there and learn to ride a bike at some point...

Same.

Do they teach you how to tie down yr bike properly when its on a trailer? Cause i need lessons.

[red mermaid]

It will probably beat looking at the nudes in the art shop.




Yeah I must go there and learn to ride a bike at some point...

[NZsarge]

It will probably beat looking at the nudes in the art shop.

Dunno, by the time I gave it some thought he'd shut up shop!

[oscarnz]

im back from the best 3 days ever,

Saturday at taupo track 1 with pmcc was way better. i went out in the slow group and made sure i was at the front of the dummy grid, then i basically had the track to myself apart from the really slow riders that i lapped but they were a cinch to pass. the only downer was the 1 hour between 15 minute sessions. thew were 5 groups.... slow, med, fast, race and super kart WTF!!! ther were two karts there and they had there own sessions that slowed the day right down for everyone.


The reason for PMCC to have the karts is that they pay to be there and it helps keeps the cost down for everyone. They had them at Manfield as well, last round.
Yes it was disappointing that only 4 karts were there. But all in all a good weekend. Everyone behaved except for a rather big crash on Sunday during the Clubmans/Pro Twin Open class.

I was the one of the ones doing grid on Saturday (just so you know)

[red mermaid]

Was it true the nudes were actually photos of freshly shorn sheep?



Dunno, by the time I gave it some thought he'd shut up shop!

[robertydog]

im back from the best 3 days ever,

Saturday at taupo track 1 with pmcc was way better. i went out in the slow group and made sure i was at the front of the dummy grid, then i basically had the track to myself apart from the really slow riders that i lapped but they were a cinch to pass. the only downer was the 1 hour between 15 minute sessions. thew were 5 groups.... slow, med, fast, race and super kart WTF!!! ther were two karts there and they had there own sessions that slowed the day right down for everyone.



Then you would of been right in yr element after lunch when they mixed the slow group with the medium group.

[NZsarge]

Cheapest Can Am Spyder on TM is $21k.....

[banditrider]

In Nelson and im absoloutly shagged but the ride was awesome. Takaka hill was simply superb
Weather has been great so far apart from the bloody cold start this morning, couldnt believe the snow on the Hundalees
Buller gorge and Arthers pass tomorrow. Awesome

almost forgot FMS

Freekin awesome alright! Had a ball!

[86GSXR]

It will probably beat looking at the nudes in the art shop.

There were nudes? Bugger, didn't notice that.


Dunno, by the time I gave it some thought he'd shut up shop!

Probably to stop us going inside to look at the nudes............


Was it true the nudes were actually photos of freshly shorn sheep?

NOW you're talking!


Freekin awesome alright! Had a ball!

Good on you guys :yes: I was torn between rates and tax bills OR the ride. Kinda sorry to miss the ride but it does feel good to be free of those bills :yes:

[banditrider]

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm

[Elysium]

Well I just discovered we have another bike shop open here in Palmy just today. Never realised PNM (Palmerston North Motorcycles) had been open since December and a bit happy to see it open up where Phil Turnbulls was. The Brti seems a nice fellow and and saw Sarge there as well. Hope this guy's business goes well.

[Flynn]

What sort of bikes they got?

[banditrider]

What sort of bikes they got?

Looking already?

[Flynn]

Ha Ha, not at all, I thought the Buell did very well down south, better than the 250, not that that would be hard to beat, just curious really, 9 years to go before the buell is needing uprading, by then it will be worth more than i paid for it:yes::laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

Ha Ha, not at all, 9 years to go before the buell is considered as a bike of great expectations, by then I would of come too my sense's and it will be worth getting a honda:lol:

now thats more like it:rofl:

[Flynn]

Ha, Yeah right, You can't even open the panniers with out being told off, so why would any one even consider looking at them??

You in for a Honda, dogs? Sounds like it, Now that would really be a backwards step from the Trumpy:laugh:

[specter]

OH god i need 2 days of sunshine and little wind so i can finish and start selling the xl250!!!!

[specter]

if only i had the money....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports//auction-278180356.htm

got my army fitness testing tomorrow!! wish me luck!

[slydesigns]

Eleanor is officially for sale now...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=279435734

[NZsarge]

Eleanor is officially for sale now...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=279435734

Looks like a girls bike to me.... :whistle:
Seriously though, interesting ad to say the least, the first picture is a bit blatant eh.... :laugh:

[Meanie]

Eleanor is officially for sale now...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=279435734

You forgot to mention, one carefull lady owner, never wheelied or red lined :rofl:

Seriously though, Good luck with the sale

[slydesigns]

I mentioned wheelies... I was honest

[slydesigns]

and that photo has helped attract 355 views in 20hours... its all in the marketing boys

[specter]

finished my orientation day!
2.4k in 9.55 min
30 push ups
130 sit ups (they wouldn't let me do any more!!)

so Ive signed up for the next one so i can show them how much Ive improved in 3 weeks!
better start training!

[cowboyz]

on ya.. although 2.4k in 9hr 55mins is more like a ashhurst ride...

[86GSXR]

Sounds like some good work being down by a few round here :yes:

A sports screen arrived in the mail today, big improvement in reducing buffetting, I can actually hear the engine now :cool:

[specter]

on ya.. although 2.4k in 9hr 55mins is more like a ashhurst ride...

yea except your just getting out the smokes :bleh:

[Meanie]

Sounds like some good work being down by a few round here :yes:

A sports screen arrived in the mail today, big improvement in reducing buffetting, I can actually hear the engine now :cool:

Very nice Al

[Kwaka Girl]

This spring/summer I would be keen to see a monthly ride with the Manawatu group. Eg meet Carterton for crew heading north and then onto the Manawatu ride meeting venue. Similarly every other intervening fortnight, Manawatu could meet up down say Masterton/Carterton for ride to Martinborough or back over the Rimutaka Hill and loop back.

Just putting it out there for some feedback.

Heads Up and Enjoy:yes::scooter::yes::scooter::yes::scooter:
Hi I live in Carterton and am always keen for a ride so you can pick me up on the way if you like:-)

[NZsarge]

Sounds like some good work being down by a few round here :yes:

A sports screen arrived in the mail today, big improvement in reducing buffetting, I can actually hear the engine now :cool:

Mint, looks good mate.

[86GSXR]

Hi I live in Carterton and am always keen for a ride so you can pick me up on the way if you like:-)

Keep an eye on the Manawatu rides threads, there are some pretty good outings to be had all year round.


Very nice Al


Mint, looks good mate.

Cheers guys, this will be next once finances permit :yes:

http://www.pure-triumph.com/products/1364

[cowboyz]

go the way of the arrow!

[Meanie]

Keep an eye on the Manawatu rides threads, there are some pretty good outings to be had all year round.





Cheers guys, this will be next once finances permit :yes:

http://www.pure-triumph.com/products/1364

Now your talking
Should sound 3/4 decent with that on... Now if you could find that lost cylinder............................

[Owl]

Wash your mouth out Meanie

:p

[86GSXR]

go the way of the arrow!

Reckon! Should be awesome, and it looks farkin sexy too!


Now your talking
Should sound 3/4 decent with that on... Now if you could find that lost cylinder............................

3/4 - very good lol :clap:


Wash your mouth out Meanie



:p

I let that one go Al, it makes up for the joke :laugh:

Kerry's on standby and is dead keen! :yes:

[ynot slow]

Kerry's on standby and is dead keen! :yes:

Of course he is,he's you're bank manager/personal banker,but up side is he is good,and lives in a great area.

[Meanie]

Boo............

[yod]

boo to you too

[banditrider]

boo to you too

Love the new avatar - far more realistic...

[yod]

Love the new avatar - far more realistic...

perhaps a bit too much hair though....

[Flynn]

We don't want to know the intricate details........................................... .................................................. ....sorry:lol:

[Meanie]

perhaps a bit too much hair though....

Yea, thought you were being a bit hopefull with that mop

[banditrider]

Green would be a faster colour too...

[banditrider]

Green would be a faster colour too...

oops, did I say that?

[Meanie]

oops, did I say that?

Yep.....................how could you

[banditrider]

Yep.....................how could you

I was actually talking hair...

[robertydog]

Green would be a faster colour too...

Crikey i hope he dosn't see this

[Flynn]

Buell is now due for its second service, crikey 8000km already, where have those km's gone,

[ynot slow]

Buell is now due for its second service, crikey 8000km already, where have those km's gone,

Typical harley off shoot losing parts.

[Meanie]

Buell is now due for its second service, crikey 8000km already, where have those km's gone,

At least a couple of those were down the south island

[banditrider]

Buell is now due for its second service, crikey 8000km already, where have those km's gone,

Not sure, maybe you should hope on ya bike and see if you can find them...

[specter]

well im off to aussie next month and my uncle says hes gonna take me to the race track so i can ride his f4 senna!! :scooter:

it will be great! not quite as fast as my gpx, but hey im not arguing!:wari:

[Flynn]

Not sure, maybe you should hope on ya bike and see if you can find them...

I've got a fair idea where about 3000 of them were, Blooming good too:whistle: It is the tread depth the wife is struggling with, especially when I tell her a new set is lurking!!:sick::shit:

[NZsarge]

Kinda interesting: www.houseofcustom.co.nz

[Owl]

Kinda interesting: www.houseofcustom.co.nz

:shit:

At least they had the decency to leave Triumph's alone:sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

:shit:

At least they had the decency to leave Triumph's alone:sweatdrop

Did'nt even bother looking at the custom bikes, the online shop was much more interesting to me.

[bogan]

Found out this weekend it pays to have a wee fiddle round engine parts whenever you got it apart, did a top end rebuild on the CR and powervalves looked like they was open, which is odd, cos they should only open at low revs, started it with a cover off and reved it up, bloody thing just about shot out of the side of the barrel. Tore it down again and found the last owner hadn't located the actuator bit before tightening it up, so it was spinning freely.

Fixing it made a fucking big difference in the mid range though, way faster round the track, and wheelstands before powerband :D even managing to shift up when on the back wheel now. Also did the exhaust baffles so she sounds mint too.

[Meanie]

Found out this weekend it pays to have a wee fiddle round engine parts whenever you got it apart, did a top end rebuild on the CR and powervalves looked like they was open, which is odd, cos they should only open at low revs, started it with a cover off and reved it up, bloody thing just about shot out of the side of the barrel. Tore it down again and found the last owner hadn't located the actuator bit before tightening it up, so it was spinning freely.

Fixing it made a fucking big difference in the mid range though, way faster round the track, and wheelstands before powerband :D even managing to shift up when on the back wheel now. Also did the exhaust baffles so she sounds mint too.

Didnt realise you were such a hoon Bogan

[bogan]

Didnt realise you were such a hoon Bogan

yeh I keep that shit off road, far less likely to be run down by a bull than an incompetent driver I reckon, also dirt is wayyyy softer than tarmac :D

[banditrider]

Didnt realise you were such a hoon Bogan

Damn off-road hooligans. I be he's not paying any ACC levies...

[bogan]

Damn off-road hooligans. I be he's not paying any ACC levies...

pffft off road is safe as, been riding at least 10 years and only been carted off in an ambo once, those things got a bit of power too!

[banditrider]

pffft off road is safe as, been riding at least 10 years and only been carted off in an ambo once, those things got a bit of power too!

Been riding on & off over 20 years (yes, I'm old) and never been in an ambo, zero claims. Still have to suffer the dreaded levy increases...

[bogan]

Been riding on & off over 20 years (yes, I'm old) and never been in an ambo, zero claims. Still have to suffer the dreaded levy increases...

you can have a go on my CR if you want to get you moneys worth ;)

I still got plenty of fight left in me for the levy increases, hopefully bronz will come up with a protest or summat when they come into affect, though I plan to get a years worth in may.

[banditrider]

you can have a go on my CR if you want to get you moneys worth ;)

I still got plenty of fight left in me for the levy increases, hopefully bronz will come up with a protest or summat when they come into affect, though I plan to get a years worth in may.

Sweet as! Last CR I rode was a 2000 model 125. Awesome fun but I do prefer 4 strokes these days.

[NZsarge]

Last motor-x bike I rode was my brothers YZ250 2-smoker, quite intense things to ride...

[cowboyz]

since we comparing ... the last motox bike I rode was sparkies ER185 and I fell off that!... Why am I telling ppl this?

[Meanie]

Damn off-road hooligans. I be he's not paying any ACC levies...


Dont get me started


since we comparing ... the last motox bike I rode was sparkies ER185 and I fell off that!... Why am I telling ppl this?

You fell off a scooter too as i recall

[cowboyz]

thanks for pointing that out

[86GSXR]

Speaking of ACC I just wof'd and rego'd the Tiger for another 12 months. And wof'd the car for 3 months - ouchy ouchy ouchy :pinch: Still, not as bad as it will be when the rises start to bite.

Looking at dirt bike too :whistle:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

since we comparing ... the last motox bike I rode was sparkies ER185 and I fell off that!... Why am I telling ppl this?

While you are at it...you fell off the other one didnt you??

[specter]

While you are at it...you fell off the other one didnt you??

yea im still waiting on my $50 crash fee :shutup:

went into pn motorcycles for the 1st time yesterday! cool store, but by hearing what he wants to do with it even cooler!

[cowboyz]

While you are at it...you fell off the other one didnt you??


what is this? pick on me day?


yea im still waiting on my $50 crash fee :shutup:

went into pn motorcycles for the 1st time yesterday! cool store, but by hearing what he wants to do with it even cooler!

yeah.. best of luck with that!

[banditrider]

what is this? pick on me day?

Sounds good to me...ya ears still ringing?

[bogan]

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shamelessley pilfered from another thread, but I lol'd fucking hard so worth a share.

[86GSXR]

That defines sad really doesn't it :laugh:

[cowboyz]

that is funny!

[Owl]

Yeah very good:laugh:

This is one of my favourites.

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[bogan]

Yeah very good:laugh:

This is one of my favourites.

that little bastards gonna be in trouble :shit:

[Owl]

that little bastards gonna be in trouble :shit:

Yep, would loved to have been a fly on the wall when dad got home.

[sparkles]

omg didnt know pocket bikes went so hard

[slydesigns]

Maria bought her bike finally!

2008 R6 with 1000km on the clock and a years warranty still

[Owl]

Maria bought her bike finally!

2008 R6 with 1000km on the clock and a years warranty still

Excellent! Still got a soft spot for Yamaha's:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Sweet! Cool bike - and quick!

[slydesigns]

Shes now seriously looking at an MV Agusta F4. Test riding shortly.

Big thankyou to Diana at Cardross mining for shattering her wrist at MX and having to give up her R6 and to Jon and team at Steve Hunt Yamaha for getting in the parts I needed to mod the bike (wheelie sprocket etc) and arranging the tools and workshop space for me to fit the parts.

[KiwiKat]

Nice bike, awesome pics. Have fun! Where is Cardross?

[slydesigns]

Cardross Mining is in Innisfail, Queensland.
350km from home at the Strand, Townsville

[robertydog]

Maria bought her bike finally!

2008 R6 with 1000km on the clock and a years warranty still

Very very nice.

[specter]

maria bought her bike finally!

2008 r6 with 1000km on the clock and a years warranty still

sweet!!!!!!!!

[NZsarge]

:D
Maria bought her bike finally!

2008 R6 with 1000km on the clock and a years warranty still
Mint! Always said she had good taste.... In bikes. :D

[specter]

ok im stuck with a problem........
ive been given this army o-day study package and i need to be able to identify ranks via the symbol.....
is there any easy ways to remember these?

[slydesigns]

your kidding...
Dude... they are super simple

1 stripe = Lance Corporal/Lance Bombardier (if a gunner - Artillery)

2 Stripes = Corporal/ Bombardier

3 Stripes = Sergeant - you should know this one from all the war mobvies about

3 stripes and a crown = Staff Sergeant - Staff for short

Large crown with a laurel round it worn in the lower sleeve or wrist = Warrant Officer Class 2 aka Sgt Major [ "Sarmajor" for short}. PWF for workshops, CSM for Companies etc

NZ Coat of arms, worn as for WO2 = Warrant Officer Class 1 - Sir also know as God, Satin and the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse etc. In charge of kicking your ass the hardest. This one you will NEVER forget. Called an RSM usually


One "pip" (star thing on the shoulder) = 2nd Lieutenant - basically a qualified new recruit officer - baby officer, Platoon Commander

2 pips = Lieutenant - Start taking him or her seriously even though he/she is pretty young still. Platoon commander, Ammo Tech officer etc


3 pips = Captain, Adjutants, Campany 2IC etc

Crown = Major, Company Commander, Chief Ammuntion Technical Officer etc

Crown and Pip - Lt Colonel = Unti commander, Camp Commander, the RSM is his righthand man with a big stick.

then you get staff officers like Colonels, Brigidares, Major Generals and the Lt General - Chief of Army


http://www.army.mil.nz/our-army/structure/ranks/default.htm

click the link, print it out and paste it on your wall and above your bed... you'll get nailed for getting rank wrong. AND NEVER call an NCO other than a WO1, SIR!!! We HATE THAT!!! We work for a living, officers dont... much

if you want a hand with stuff yell out, for real

[specter]

thanks for the help sly.....
maybe i should play call of duty more !

[slydesigns]

no... thats US rank... you'll get confused. Last week Maria approached a guy at Lavarack Barrack in Oz. I thought it odd he had an entourage trailing him and then saw the Pace stick and OZ Crest on his wrist but got to her too late to stop her introducing me to him!

Turns out he was the RSM of the OZ Army!

Maria wants me to re enlist in the IEDD teams over there and they pretty keen to have another AT in the ranks but I didn't enjoy talking to the OZ Armies god of pain and justice!

[specter]

Maria wants me to re enlist in the IEDD teams over there and they pretty keen to have another AT in the ranks but I didn't enjoy talking to the OZ Armies god of pain and justice!

you sure maria doesnt want to get rid of ya? "permantley" :laugh:

[slydesigns]

I'm sure, she just wants me earning 100K thats all

[Meanie]

I'm sure, she just wants me earning 100K thats all

Become a man whore...................

[specter]

Become a man whore...................

or become a IEWD technician (Improvised Explosive Whore Disposal) should see you earning 200k

[cowboyz]

Become a man whore...................

well that should get the 1..

all he needs then is the other 99,999

[slydesigns]

Well an IEDD op SGT gets about 100k but so does a Mine tech after 1 year... about as dangerous as each other too... more bike time with the mine though.

How can I ever go whoring? After a brazilian goddess like Lena I cant go back to normal girls!

[ducatilover]

or become a IEWD technician (Improvised Explosive Whore Disposal) should see you earning 200k

Is that a real job? I'm going to check on SEEK.

[Owl]

Is that a real job? I'm going to check on SEEK.

Yeah limbs are overrated.:laugh:

[ducatilover]

Too right they are!

[banditrider]

Just plain awesome: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/04/22/honda-xr600-9-cylinder-radial-engine-progress-continues/

[banditrider]

Just plain crap: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/mercedes-motorcycle-coming.htm

[bogan]

Just plain awesome: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/04/22/honda-xr600-9-cylinder-radial-engine-progress-continues/

That is pretty awesome, wonder how many revs he'll be able to get out of it, looks like there may be a blower on the back of it too?

[specter]

Just plain awesome: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/04/22/honda-xr600-9-cylinder-radial-engine-progress-continues/


my god! that is too awesome!

[banditrider]

A real radial: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_R-3350

And an alternative use:
205286

[specter]

A real radial: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_R-3350

And an alternative use:
205286


dear santa........

[NZsarge]

Just plain crap: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/mercedes-motorcycle-coming.htm

Sheesh! On that, don't be too surprised to see the Volkswagen group buy a motorcycle company sometime in the future. Dr Ferdinand Piech likes motorbikes and the Volkswagen group could pretty much afford just about any motorcycle company it wanted to buy, they have already bought a pretty heavy stake in Suzuki which includes the motorcycle division. The good Doctor is a Ducati freak it would seem and would dearly love to add a motorcycle division to the group.

[banditrider]

The Rusty Super Tour riders: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=455

Check out the dude with 990,000km on his wing!

[ynot slow]

The Rusty Super Tour riders: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=455

Check out the dude with 990,000km on his wing!

He related to you,you're heading that way,almost a genetic aboration.