Manawatu Rant n Rave

[manwithav8]

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

Sarah may well have your guts for gaiters lol.. Do not comment on the tool hole on her bike... Sheesh, when I did I got it all terribly wrong and thought it was all over lol...

Needless to say, if your reading this Sarah, I have yet to find short enough plieers to fit in your whole ( on the bike) but I am sure I can sort something....

[86GSXR]

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

Hopefully leathers won't be necessary on the 9th Bonez :msn-wink: :msn-wink: :msn-wink:


Sarah may well have your guts for gaiters lol.. Do not comment on the tool hole on her bike... Sheesh, when I did I got it all terribly wrong and thought it was all over lol...

Needless to say, if your reading this Sarah, I have yet to find short enough plieers to fit in your whole ( on the bike) but I am sure I can sort something....

Yes, that tool hole is oddly located. I'm sure Honda knew what it was doing at the time tho. Besides, Honda's don't break down, they just fall to peices don't they? :laugh:

[manwithav8]

Yes, that tool hole is oddly located. I'm sure Honda knew what it was doing at the time tho. Besides, Honda's don't break down, they just fall to peices don't they? :laugh:

After the Akitio ride we did notice Sarah's rear end falling off lol

[86GSXR]

That it did. Luckily Bonez was able to remove and rectify the problem eh :gob::chase:

[manwithav8]

bonez ia quite the handy bugger isn't he....

[cowboyz]

You should know by now the world revolves around Ashurst(s/p)

As it should.

That it did. Luckily Bonez was able to remove and rectify the problem eh :gob::chase:

So you just held back looking at it and gave it a wiggle every now and then?



Right -o then, I am out of this conversation. This could get messy.

[Meanie]

Pretty sad you guys going on about Sarahs rear end :shake: Aint you got nothing better to talk about :rofl:

[manwithav8]

yeah well it is late, we were on the subject of bikes needing work and well, I guess thst where it ended up lol

[86GSXR]

Yep, time to give it over. Sarahs here tho and having a laugh about it. I know this won't go unpunished. OK, enough. Sorry if anyone was offended. I've been trying to upload more pics but not having much luck which is a pity as some of them are stunnning!

[manwithav8]

Yep, time to give it over. Sarahs here tho and having a laugh about it. I know this won't go unpunished. OK, enough. I've been trying to upload more pics but not having much luck which is a pity as some of them are stunnning!

Wireless broadband here.. Bring your camera/SD card tomorrow night for coffee if you like and we can get them uploaded...????

[86GSXR]

Ok, if I can't sort it I'll do that :yes: I think the prob lies in the fact we used 3 different camera's and they've turned some olf the pics into invalid files for the site.

[manwithav8]

I will check in tomrrow....Will have the jug boiled if need be ....

[NZsarge]

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

Ahhh, nah i'm good thanks...:mellow:Cheers 4 the offer tho.

[NZsarge]

Congrats Sarge :woohoo: your a big mouth too now


Ha ha, show how much you know about me......I've always been a big mouth!;)

[NZsarge]

Not going to Taupo this weekend, just had some expenses come up and smack me 'round the head!:crybaby:

[ynot slow]

Ashurst and surrounding areas are brilliant,Mangatoinoka not bad either.I like it when heading into Palmy you see the wind farm if the day is clear,also like it when heading home and see MtEgmont in the clear.When having radiation & chemo in Palmy always liked the sight of both when arriving and leaving.Was good to get to unit sunday or manday and good to be home on the friday,most enjoyable time had for 7 or so weeks,met some brilliant people,unfortunately several not here rip,so treat everyday as special,mind you mrs slow said why the fuck buy a bike,my reply was i've kicked this shit(hopefully)so a bike is no danger lol.

As it's my birthday all have a virtual drink on me.God it's good to be on holiday and fine day,back to work thursday bugger.Bike or golf clubs maybe both .:niceone:

[Meanie]

Ashurst and surrounding areas are brilliant,Mangatoinoka not bad either.I like it when heading into Palmy you see the wind farm if the day is clear,also like it when heading home and see MtEgmont in the clear.When having radiation & chemo in Palmy always liked the sight of both when arriving and leaving.Was good to get to unit sunday or manday and good to be home on the friday,most enjoyable time had for 7 or so weeks,met some brilliant people,unfortunately several not here rip,so treat everyday as special,mind you mrs slow said why the fuck buy a bike,my reply was i've kicked this shit(hopefully)so a bike is no danger lol.

As it's my birthday all have a virtual drink on me.God it's good to be on holiday and fine day,back to work thursday bugger.Bike or golf clubs maybe both .:niceone:

Happy birthday mate
My misses reckons my bike was my midlife crisis Nothing wrong with that eh some guys go and get themselves a mistress, bikes are a whole lot cheaper :headbang:

[86GSXR]

Ashurst and surrounding areas are brilliant,Mangatoinoka not bad either.I like it when heading into Palmy you see the wind farm if the day is clear,also like it when heading home and see MtEgmont in the clear.When having radiation & chemo in Palmy always liked the sight of both when arriving and leaving.Was good to get to unit sunday or manday and good to be home on the friday,most enjoyable time had for 7 or so weeks,met some brilliant people,unfortunately several not here rip,so treat everyday as special,mind you mrs slow said why the fuck buy a bike,my reply was i've kicked this shit(hopefully)so a bike is no danger lol.

As it's my birthday all have a virtual drink on me.God it's good to be on holiday and fine day,back to work thursday bugger.Bike or golf clubs maybe both .:niceone:

Happy Birthday Tony! Nice post, and you're 100% right about living life!!! That's what bikes are part of eh :yes: Finally managed to get some more pics sorted, one of the advantages of a work computer - hope you like em :niceone:


Happy birthday mate
My misses reckons my bike was my midlife crisis Nothing wrong with that eh some guys go and get themselves a mistress, bikes are a whole lot cheaper :headbang:

:rockon:

[86GSXR]

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[86GSXR]

God this work computer is good!

[86GSXR]

This is so easy now

[86GSXR]

Last lot :yes:

[yod]

that looks like our usual gathering point in Taumarunui but a little damper than whenever I've gone through!

great pics Al:niceone:

[NZsarge]

Last lot :yes:

The last photo in this group is outstanding!

[ynot slow]

Bloody hell no wonder you were late lol,nice ones,shame about the ones at our place with darkness,even worse not having a beer in my ford mug,that one on the lookout at Strathmore saddle is brilliant,we should have stopped.As locals you take those views for granted,drive that way usually once a month for work so get a bit blase' over it(sights).Glad no pics of bbq tea shown,finally ate leftovers this morning(bruno happy),still Janine did well considering bbq was mentioned about 20 mins prior in Stratford,nuke the food to thaw out quick.Bikes look amazingly clean considering distance travelled,and the neighbour absolutely loved the sounds when you left,she said I would've loved to go on a ride,said why didn't ya ask?didn't want to be pushy she said,also said her kids would've wanted one too.:2thumbsup

[sarahtvet]

Pretty sad you guys going on about Sarahs rear end. Aint you got nothing better to talk about :rofl:

What's wrong with my rear end, it's gorgeous and don't you forget it, any of you :nono: :lol:

And no I will not be parading any parts of my naked anatomy around Palmie on the 9th so you can breathe a huge sigh of relief :2thumbsup:

Lee, I will be dealing with your considerable cheek in due time, women never forget :lol:

As the rear end has created such interest. A nut had come adrift and a shaft had snapped, just not up to standard these old things hey :shutup: I think I have half sorted it, just need to get a new clutch and maybe a fairing so I don't get blown off and all will be fine:innocent:

Keep it clean boys!!!

Well as you can tell it was another bloody awesome road trip. I have really been spoilt since beginning my NZ riding career and I really appreciate 86 letting me be a part of a momentous occasion of the meeting of the GSXR's and of course for letting me ride the bikes, great fun:sunny:
I will probably live to regret that honesty

The forgotten highway sure won't be forgotten and we are already hatching plans for a revisit:ride:

86 has done a brilliant job of posting our pics and doing the ride report, it has been a mammoth task gettting them all organised as we had 3 cameras between us:yes:

Glad castlepoint went well and that you missed us soo much. Roll on the weekend

[sarahtvet]

The last photo in this group is outstanding!

Ta darlin, as we were chasing the rain across the desert highway I looked to the left and just had to stop. The colours were amazing, what a road that is too:yes:

[NZsarge]

Ta darlin, as we were chasing the rain across the desert highway I looked to the left and just had to stop. The colours were amazing, what a road that is too:yes:

Sorry, I thought Al took the pic, thats really nice:niceone:

[sarahtvet]

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

I will take that as the compliment it was surely intended to be:sunny:


Sarah may well have your guts for gaiters lol.. Do not comment on the tool hole on her bike... Sheesh, when I did I got it all terribly wrong and thought it was all over lol...

Needless to say, if your reading this Sarah, I have yet to find short enough pliers to fit in your whole (on the bike) but I am sure I can sort something....

boasting about length again Lee:lol: Sure you will find something small enough....


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

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

You are all in deep trouble, lots of grovelling (taking me for good roads trips will suffice) will be expected



Pure bliss is the WORD!!!
You will LOVE this road Bonez! Can't wait to do it again :yes:
I like bad naughty thoughts

Oh no not sheep again:lol:


The Gixxers behaved beautifully and it was great to see the originals among the latest :niceone:

They really had a class of their own and it was great to see the generations together.



Hopefully leathers won't be necessary on the 9th Bonez :msn-wink:
I don't think you riding around palmie in your thermals will be a good look:laugh: but I am happy to take photos.



Yes, that tool hole is oddly located. I'm sure Honda knew what it was doing at the time tho. Besides, Honda's don't break down, they just fall to peices don't they?

:argh:Last time you ride SK1PY


bonez ia quite the handy bugger isn't he....

you are just jealous

[sarahtvet]

Sorry, I thought Al took the pic, thats really nice:niceone:

No problems they are a mixture of both of ours good ones are all mine of course:lol:We just download all the cameras and put them all onto 86's computer and he does the arty bits of writing the ride report and posting the pics. I also had work Tuesday so needed to do boring stuff when we got home:yes:

[ynot slow]

Hell don't you buggers work down your way,or have good access to work 'puters,that pics of the mountain with snow was brilliant,we went up through desert rd in july and had a perfect day,spent most of the rd from Taihape to Turangi looking for a spot for photo,alas view went and no piccies,still have the memories of that day.Was a postcard view,lots of tourists stoppimg for pics didn't help,i.e idiots parking on side of road,but still not off the road,especially the asian(not bashing)ones on a blind corner.

[sarahtvet]

Hell don't you buggers work down your way,or have good access to work 'puters,that pics of the mountain with snow was brilliant,we went up through desert rd in july and had a perfect day,spent most of the rd from Taihape to Turangi looking for a spot for photo,alas view went and no piccies,still have the memories of that day.Was a postcard view,lots of tourists stoppimg for pics didn't help,i.e idiots parking on side of road,but still not off the road,especially the asian(not bashing)ones on a blind corner.


working hard at the computer, I have not been online for a week so I am allowed a little play!!!!

If you want copies of any of my pics let me know and I will put them on a cd, will tidy up pics from your place too and add them.Didn't have time to photoshop any before posting, some of us have to get up for work in the morning!!!
Hope the birthday was fun, sorry I missed wishing well on the correct day, hope Janine gave you your pressie:innocent:

[ynot slow]

working hard at the computer, I have not been online for a week so I am allowed a little play!!!!


Hope the birthday was fun, sorry I missed wishing well on the correct day, hope Janine gave you your pressie:innocent:

That would be telling,more than the usual and a box of chockies,brilliant set of tools,have to find tool box so kids can't borrow them and FORGET to put back.Pics came out ok given light etc,just as well no need to develop film,the trip would cost a heap lol.Still will take camera although it is slr with film and lenses next time,might take my brother to Whanga on bike,then he can drive me home after I have a few beers.He's due up from Queenstown for couple of weeks work in NP then a couple of days holiday.Might even see if he's keen on trip to your area,Janine and his partner can meet us in the car,shit getting craftier with age.:woohoo:

[manwithav8]

Glad you got the computer thing sorted AL, they are bloody annoying when things don't work right.. I have just lost 10 months of budgeting and cash flow allocation etc

Sarah, no cheek inteneded from this end, and what is this I hear about your clutch???

[banditrider]

Some awesome pics there - just missing a silver bike (or 2 eh Meanie?)

[86GSXR]

that looks like our usual gathering point in Taumarunui but a little damper than whenever I've gone through!

great pics Al

Thanks old boy :yes: You're onto it, it was rather damp that morning. I don't mind riding in the rain too much as long as it isn't too cold and the wets don't have badly positioned leaks - as mine did this time. Time for a new set I think!


The last photo in this group is outstanding!

Not bad eh! Really rugged and I love the way the colour of the clouds echo the bike's scheme. But fark it was cold then, I thought my hands were going to fall off :cold: Did ya get the pic I mailed you?


Bloody hell no wonder you were late lol,nice ones,shame about the ones at our place with darkness,even worse not having a beer in my ford mug,that one on the lookout at Strathmore saddle is brilliant,we should have stopped.As locals you take those views for granted,drive that way usually once a month for work so get a bit blase' over it(sights).Glad no pics of bbq tea shown,finally ate leftovers this morning(bruno happy),still Janine did well considering bbq was mentioned about 20 mins prior in Stratford,nuke the food to thaw out quick.Bikes look amazingly clean considering distance travelled,and the neighbour absolutely loved the sounds when you left,she said I would've loved to go on a ride,said why didn't ya ask?didn't want to be pushy she said,also said her kids would've wanted one too.

Glad Bruno was happy, nice hound there! The neighbour and kids would've been welcome if she'd asked :yes: Shame about the lack of beer too lol. Next time tho :beer:


No problems they are a mixture of both of ours good ones are all mine of course We just download all the cameras and put them all onto 86's computer and he does the arty bits of writing the ride report and posting the pics. I also had work Tuesday so needed to do boring stuff when we got home:yes:

Of course the good ones were yours lol. All I did was direct and call action :lol: Really tho, those are some darn fine pics :niceone:


Glad you got the computer thing sorted AL, they are bloody annoying when things don't work right.. I have just lost 10 months of budgeting and cash flow allocation etc

Sarah, no cheek inteneded from this end, and what is this I hear about your clutch???

I did em at work today Lee, took 10 mins! :yes: This dial up MUST go!!!

Pm me your cellie so I can load it into my phone :yes:


Some awesome pics there - just missing a silver bike (or 2 eh Meanie?)

Cheers BR! I can't believe there's a road you haven't sampled yet. I'm keen for this ride again, so if you are...........:cool:

[banditrider]

Cheers BR! I can't believe there's a road you haven't sampled yet. I'm keen for this ride again, so if you are...........:cool:

Yeah, dead keen. My mate (Blue Bandito) wants to hit it too. He's a shift worker though so may be tricky to tee it up. Be nice to do it one weekend so we can rope in a few more bikes...

I'll have a chat with him and maybe it can be one of the next Manawatu Rides...

[cowboyz]

I hope your not thinking about going up there without me!!!!!!!!!

[banditrider]

You could go in front eh? Don't you know all the cops in the naki by name?

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Luv the pics Al and Sarah. My vote goes for the last one too..is it too late to put in for the calendar? Lance and I were just talking about the next time we both can go and do forgotten highway.....he is already booked for the next four weekends straight at least...and I need to get a little more "bike fit" I was blardy shattered after the castlepoint ride but still had a smile on my face. Was brilliant for sure!! Hopefully things going well we may head up around the beginning of dec...who knows though!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

You could go in front eh? Don't you know all the cops in the naki by name?

:lol::2thumbsup Haha from here to the naki I am sure!!

[Meanie]

Some awesome pics there - just missing a silver bike (or 2 eh Meanie?)

Your not wrong
My concours has done the FH once, thats where i got the dents in my radiator, keen for another go though Its an awesome stretch of twisties

[Meanie]

I hope your not thinking about going up there without me!!!!!!!!!

Or me !!!!!!!!!!

[banditrider]

That's about 5 bikes now...

Trumpy, ZX-9, Bandit, 2 x Concours...

Maybe late Nov?

[chanceyy]

Great pics guys :yes:.. will have to have a closer look when i get back :whistle:.. best get my butt into gear & finish packing Betsy see you all after the weekend :devil2: :msn-wink: :niceone:

[Bonez]

That's about 5 bikes now...

Trumpy, ZX-9, Bandit, 2 x Concours...

Maybe late Nov?There may be a shitty ol onda tanging along but I will neither comfirm or deny this.

[manwithav8]

That's about 5 bikes now...

Trumpy, ZX-9, Bandit, 2 x Concours...

Maybe late Nov?

Add a Monster into the pot for this meal!!!

[banditrider]

Add a Monster into the pot for this meal!!!

Cool. Will see what weekend's my mate has off in Nov and maybe start a thread/calendar event dohickey-me-whatsit. :2thumbsup

[manwithav8]

Cool. Will see what weekend's my mate has off in Nov and maybe start a thread/calendar event dohickey-me-whatsit. :2thumbsup

do the who-macky-slap-me-whatsit thing.. Atleast that way I can put my name down and commit... IS it two up friendly? The Mrs would probably love the scenary.

How many K's etc?

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Great pics guys :yes:.. will have to have a closer look when i get back :whistle:.. best get my butt into gear & finish packing Betsy see you all after the weekend :devil2: :msn-wink: :niceone:

:woohoo: Off for ya dirty weekend then aye girl!!!:shifty::killingme:msn-wink::blip:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

do the who-macky-slap-me-whatsit thing.. Atleast that way I can put my name down and commit... IS it two up friendly? The Mrs would probably love the scenary.

How many K's etc?

The forgotten highway is 152k and will be two up friendly for me thats for sure!!:msn-wink:

[banditrider]

do the who-macky-slap-me-whatsit thing.. Atleast that way I can put my name down and commit... IS it two up friendly? The Mrs would probably love the scenary.

How many K's etc?

Okey dokey - will try and sort that out tomorrow night.

Should be a good ride for pillions - looking at the piccys there doesn't seem to be any need to hurry...

[chanceyy]

:woohoo: Off for ya dirty weekend then aye girl!!!:shifty::killingme:msn-wink::blip:

dunno wot your talking about :whistle: .. but hopefully betsy will stop being a dirty girl :lol: esp after having some more tlc ... ready for the gissy ride

:killingme .. the first of hopefully many adventures :yes:

[manwithav8]

The forgotten highway is 152k and will be two up friendly for me thats for sure!!:msn-wink:

Great thanks Mrs Cowboyz.... Where exactly is this FH in relation to palmy?

YOu said it is 152km long, I am guessing that is the highway itself, so, what I am asking is, how to get there and how far away from here it is/???

[banditrider]

The forgotten highway is 152k and will be two up friendly for me thats for sure!!:msn-wink:

Will whip up a google map with the route - that should give us a total distance.

[manwithav8]

Okey dokey - will try and sort that out tomorrow night.

Should be a good ride for pillions - looking at the piccys there doesn't seem to be any need to hurry...

Yay, another ride to look foward to..

[Mrs Cowboyz]

:killingme .. the first of hopefully many adventures :yes:

Is that what they call it now??!!!:laugh:
Are ya heading down tommorrow?

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Great thanks Mrs Cowboyz.... Where exactly is this FH in relation to palmy?

YOu said it is 152km long, I am guessing that is the highway itself, so, what I am asking is, how to get there and how far away from here it is/???

Lmfao!! Ooops sorry mate... its up that way and about that far away!!!
I am sure banditrider will be onto it!! Hehe:msn-wink:

[manwithav8]

Lmfao!! Ooops sorry mate... its up that way and about that far away!!!
I am sure banditrider will be onto it!! Hehe:msn-wink:

I will wait for BR to sort what we can't lol

[chanceyy]

Is that what they call it now??!!!:laugh:
Are ya heading down tommorrow?

:laugh: could be ... :nya:

heading away straight after work morrow nite staying with another kber as its a really early start on friday ... then hook up with dogs (he might cook me breaky)
:msn-wink: before i start the long trek ....

back late monday ..:niceone:

actually looking forward to my first official tour on Betsy thats the adventure & should lead up nicely to the gissy ride in a few weeks .. should be doing over 1000 ks in four days :laugh:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

I will wait for BR to sort what we can't lol

Just mapped it out on map source and it comes up with a total of 588 km to do the loop. Ashhurst - Stratford-Taumaranui - Ashhurst

[Mrs Cowboyz]

:laugh: could be ... :nya:

heading away straight after work morrow nite staying with another kber as its a really early start on friday ... then hook up with dogs (he might cook me breaky)
:msn-wink: before i start the long trek ....

back late monday ..:niceone:

actually looking forward to my first official tour on Betsy thats the adventure & should lead up nicely to the gissy ride in a few weeks .. should be doing over 1000 ks in four days :laugh:

Well mate...take lotsa piccys ( and not of the "adventure" this is a family site - sometimes) and have a safe journey!!

[manwithav8]

Just mapped it out on map source and it comes up with a total of 588 km to do the loop. Ashhurst - Stratford-Taumaranui - Ashhurst

while the monster is a great bike, it wasn't built for long distance riding in mind.... I need to shell out on a new Sergant seat but for now will try and tough it out....Lots of photo stops lol

[chanceyy]

Well mate...take lotsa piccys ( and not of the "adventure" this is a family site - sometimes) and have a safe journey!!

cheers just packed the camera :niceone: ... it will be a cruisy ride down so plenty of stops with pic taking opportunities:rolleyes: .. monday will be a bit more of a dash back :crybaby:

hmmm am not likely to take any of those kinda pics :lol: :devil2:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

while the monster is a great bike, it wasn't built for long distance riding in mind.... I need to shell out on a new Sergant seat but for now will try and tough it out....Lots of photo stops lol

Yes lotsa stops i agree... I am sure my little "spongebob" will not be spongey enough when I think about how long a ride it will be...may need a few days to recover but from what I have seen and heard it will be worth it!!

[86GSXR]

Faaaark, what have I started lol. Well as Cowboyz and Meanie can confirm, this is one bloody amazing piece of road!!! I can't rate it highly enough. It's quick if you want it to be or just as good taken slowly. It'd be a pillions dream ride as the view changes constantly and every one is as good as the previous. The Hotel is perfectly placed for a stop and chill out (In fact, the hotelier quoted $95.00 pp a night which includes a 3 course dinner and cooked breakfast if anyone's keen on that option sometime).

Have a great ride Sandra, take lot's of pics wontcha - none of the :Police: tho :sweatdrop Say gidday to those SI'ers :rockon:

[chanceyy]

Yes lotsa stops i agree... I am sure my little "spongebob" will not be spongey enough when I think about how long a ride it will be...may need a few days to recover but from what I have seen and heard it will be worth it!!

can highly recommend the sheepskin it really does save the ass :yes:


Faaaark, what have I started lol. Well as Cowboyz and Meanie can confirm, this is one bloody amazing piece of road!!! I can't rate it highly enough. It's quick if you want it to be or just as good taken slowly. It'd be a pillions dream ride as the view changes constantly and every one is as good as the previous. The Hotel is perfectly placed for a stop and chill out (In fact, the hotelier quoted $95.00 pp a night which includes a 3 course dinner and cooked breakfast if anyone's keen on that option sometime).

Have a great ride Sandra, take lot's of pics wontcha - none of the :Police: tho :sweatdrop Say gidday to those SI'ers :rockon:

hmm hon reminds me of when you brought the daytona you started a trend .. guess your doing it again :lol: will be in for that ride .. another weekend away sounds perfect :done:

will try my best to avoid :Police: monday may be a bit harder :eek: but will do my best :love:

have a great weekend hon & will catch up next week for coffee :yes:

[manwithav8]

That could be a good one to organise sometime... Stay the night, have drinks etc then back on the road for the second half in the morning.....

mmm beer!!!!:drinknsin:drinknsin:beer:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Faaaark, what have I started lol. Well as Cowboyz and Meanie can confirm, this is one bloody amazing piece of road!!! I can't rate it highly enough. It's quick if you want it to be or just as good taken slowly. It'd be a pillions dream ride as the view changes constantly and every one is as good as the previous. The Hotel is perfectly placed for a stop and chill out (In fact, the hotelier quoted $95.00 pp a night which includes a 3 course dinner and cooked breakfast if anyone's keen on that option sometime).

Have a great ride Sandra, take lot's of pics wontcha - none of the :Police: tho :sweatdrop Say gidday to those SI'ers :rockon:

Sounds like a brilliant idea Al..Lance said he thought it was $95 per room not per person? Might have to check it out!

[86GSXR]

can highly recommend the sheepskin it really does save the ass



hmm hon reminds me of when you brought the daytona you started a trend .. guess your doing it again will be in for that ride .. another weekend away sounds perfect :done:

will try my best to avoid :Police: monday may be a bit harder :eek: but will do my best :love:

have a great weekend hon & will catch up next week for coffee :yes:

I can tell this road will be well travelled by the Manawatuians real soon :yes:

Coffee sounds good! Drive safe and ENJOY :sunny: :first:


That could be a good one to organise sometime... Stay the night, have drinks etc then back on the road for the second half in the morning.....

mmm beer!!!!:drinknsin:

The perfect road trip I reckon!!!

The Hotel is pretty solidly booked and if we can't get in there, there's a cool campground just down the road :drinkup:

[yod]

bloody hell...everybody organising rides without my supervision



anybody decided if they're heading up Taupo way this weekend with cowboyz?

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a brilliant idea Al..Lance said he thought it was $95 per room not per person? Might have to check it out!

I reckon it would be a real go over summer Bobby. Imagine that upstairs balcony packed with us lot :yes: I'm pretty sure he said pp but that's easily sorted :cool: :niceone:

[manwithav8]

:



The perfect road trip I reckon!!!

The Hotel is pretty solidly booked and if we can't get in there, there's a cool campground just down the road :drinkup:

hhmmm if that is the case then I think I would be doing it solo hahahah

[86GSXR]

bloody hell...everybody organising rides without my supervision



anybody decided if they're heading up Taupo way this weekend with cowboyz?

If ya lucky you might be able to come along too :clap: I might even take a Gixxer to help keep the side up. :scooter:

Still undecided what to do this weekend :blank: Sounds tempting tho :yes:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

I reckon it would be a real go over summer Bobby. Imagine that upstairs balcony packed with us lot :yes: I'm pretty sure he said pp but that's easily sorted :cool: :niceone:

Yes..sounds very cool and we are very keen!! Weekends are pretty full over the next month and a half and that basically brings us to christmas...so maybe January??!!

[86GSXR]

hhmmm if that is the case then I think I would be doing it solo hahahah

So Mrs V8 not too keen on the outdoors then :eek: :cold:

[86GSXR]

Yes..sounds very cool and we are very keen!! Weekends are pretty full over the next month and a half and that basically brings us to christmas...so maybe January??!!

January or Feb would be the go alright. Those balmy summer evenings :yes:

[cowboyz]

You could go in front eh? Don't you know all the cops in the naki by name?

It doesnt matter if you are out front or not. Only matters where you are in relation to Meanie that determines if you get a ticket or not.


That's about 5 bikes now...

Trumpy, ZX-9, Bandit, 2 x Concours...

Maybe late Nov?

ARRGGGHHHH!!!. Just far to busy for the next few weeks. Mid Summer would be a nice ride.

do the who-macky-slap-me-whatsit thing.. Atleast that way I can put my name down and commit... IS it two up friendly? The Mrs would probably love the scenary.

How many K's etc?

You could get it in with 600km. Although the last couple of taranaki trips have come back at 684km and 720km. It is not as bad as it sounds. Up to stratford is really easy and back through nat park is real cruisy so not alot of work there. FH. Well that is a fair bit of work.


while the monster is a great bike, it wasn't built for long distance riding in mind.... I need to shell out on a new Sergant seat but for now will try and tough it out....Lots of photo stops lol

Just go down to woolys and get a little pink packet of HTFU.
If I can piss all over it on the 9 (which is no touring bike) then it cant be that bad.


I reckon it would be a real go over summer Bobby. Imagine that upstairs balcony packed with us lot :yes: I'm pretty sure he said pp but that's easily sorted :cool: :niceone:

Imagine! I wonder if when you asked how much you mentioned who was coming. Probably be $290pp when they find out the manawatu riders are coming.


January or Feb would be the go alright. Those balmy summer evenings :yes:

Yes. Mid summer. No rain. Dry roads. .Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[86GSXR]

Hell yeah, this road makes you want more. I did it after 2 days full on hard core riding and I could've turned back and done it again right then and there! Only had one latte too! :rockon:

[ynot slow]

Cost is $95pp night,go to whangamomonahotel.co.nz,balcony has better views than the Empire in Palmy (except when stockcar teams champs on),they were pretty much full when I rang in Sept through to xmas,later in Jan/Feb even March would be fine with weather,mind you when you come across a couple on horses on a tight bend is fun,trying to go quieter(30km)past them,and pull forther over to left when in middle of road and corner is fun,never sure how quiet the horses are,sometimes they may be young animals and flighty,not fun a 450kg passenger.

[manwithav8]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1262146][COLOR="lime"]Just go down to woolys and get a little pink packet of HTFU.

Mate, my seat slops towards the tank with no releif which = nuts crush at every application of the brake. Now, put the Mrs on the back, she slides foward aswell so double the weight on the old fellas kissing the tank... There was a few times on the ride to Lower Hutt I have to push the big guys back down from the neck lol....

Don't get me wrong though, that won't stop me riding, might just stop me having kids lol

[NZsarge]

Yeah, dead keen. My mate (Blue Bandito) wants to hit it too. He's a shift worker though so may be tricky to tee it up. Be nice to do it one weekend so we can rope in a few more bikes...

I'll have a chat with him and maybe it can be one of the next Manawatu Rides...

Yeah i'm down with that.

[NZsarge]

So Mrs V8 not too keen on the outdoors then :eek: :cold:
Ah..oh..not to be the wet flanell type but I wont be so keen if it's an overnighter, might check it out over the xmas shut down at work.

bloody hell...everybody organising rides without my supervision



anybody decided if they're heading up Taupo way this weekend with cowboyz?

I know I said I was'nt going to go but i'm umming and ahhing it over at the moment, certainly not 5am though. If I do go it'll be at a more reasonable hour maybe 8:30 to 9ish.

[NZsarge]

Saw a brand new "08 R1 in Hewitt's in Vegas this morning all black and sexy, a few changes from the '07 that make quite a difference. A local guy is trading his '06 ZX10 on it....wise man!

[yod]

Saw a brand new "08 R1 in Hewitt's in Vegas this morning all black and sexy, a few changes from the '07 that make quite a difference. A local guy is trading his '06 ZX10 on it....wise man!

buy it...you know you want to - i'm sure we can find someone to take the ace off your hands for 50 bucks

[NZsarge]

buy it...you know you want to - i'm sure we can find someone to take the ace off your hands for 50 bucks
:Oi::Pokey:Thats enough from the cheap seats thank you!
Had a browse on Tard me and you can pick up some really nice '04 R1's with 20-30k on the clock for between $12.5 and 14k...........hmmm:scratch:

[86GSXR]

Get the TRIUMPH for God's sake! Or a Suzuki :done:

[yod]

yeah...im tempted by the 1050 sprint actually or an aprilia falco

[dogsnbikes]

yeah...im tempted by the 1050 sprint actually or an aprilia falco

go the sprint cowboyz would love too see another triumph :eek:

[Meanie]

go the sprint cowboyz would love too see another triumph :eek:

Go have another cup of Earl tea

They be ok if they hadnt forgot the last cylinder :bleh:

[dogsnbikes]

Go have another cup of Earl tea

They be ok if they hadnt forgot the last cylinder :bleh:

oh that saves on weight and fuel haven't you got a armchair that needs polishing :sweatdrop

[cowboyz]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1262146][COLOR="lime"]Just go down to woolys and get a little pink packet of HTFU.

Mate, my seat slops towards the tank with no releif which = nuts crush at every application of the brake. Now, put the Mrs on the back, she slides foward aswell so double the weight on the old fellas kissing the tank... There was a few times on the ride to Lower Hutt I have to push the big guys back down from the neck lol....

Don't get me wrong though, that won't stop me riding, might just stop me having kids lol
Oh I see. The difference being I dont use the brakes and/or I have smaller nuts. No, it must be the lack of braking thing.

And who said not having kids was a bad thing?


go the sprint cowboyz would love too see another triumph :eek:

FFS. I am going to have to get bigger mirrors....

[dogsnbikes]

FFS. I am going to have to get bigger mirrors....



Now why would you need bigger mirrows when they would alll be in front of you :woohoo:

oh yeah too see how open the road really is behind you :Punk:

[86GSXR]

FFS. I am going to have to get bigger mirrors....



And if you see either red or blue, or both together, that means go faster :shit:

[manwithav8]

[QUOTE=manwithav8;1262495]
Oh I see. The difference being I dont use the brakes and/or I have smaller nuts. No, it must be the lack of braking thing.



I guess I like to enjoy my ride, remember what I rode passed instead of getting home and saying "huny the view was awsome, the blur was amazing" lol..

Besides, I paid enough for the bike, using the brakes is just getting my dollars worth lol

[manwithav8]

And if you see either red or blue, or both together, that means go faster :shit:

After his comment on my brakes etc, if he sees red, it may well be the Duc and he must be going hell slow for once so hurry TFU!!!! lol

[Meanie]

And if you see either red or blue, or both together, that means go faster :shit:

Now theres an idea I could get a photo of cowboyz bike bein loaded on the back of a truck as mr plod impounds the Green machine :Police:

[banditrider]

Have spoken to the Blue Bandito and it looks like 25th Nov could be the day. Otherwise it's gonna have to be the other side of Xmas. Not sure I can wait that long...

Coments....

[banditrider]

There's this on the 11th as well: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59598

[Meanie]

There's this on the 11th as well: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59598

Ill be coming back from Tauranga on Saturday but i feel very stongly about these death traps they call barriers so ill be going
25th sounds good too

[86GSXR]

I'd attend the Wgton event but this is the Gizzy ride weekend. Good on ya Meanie :niceone:

I have a feeling I'm working the 25th, but I'm sure I can find a replacement :yes:

[banditrider]

Started a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1263559#post1263559) for the assault on the Forgotten Highway. Have outlined a basic plan but open to suggestions.

[cowboyz]

Now theres an idea I could get a photo of cowboyz bike bein loaded on the back of a truck as mr plod impounds the Green machine :Police:
That just isnt gonna happen (where the wood)....... (got to touch some wood)


Have spoken to the Blue Bandito and it looks like 25th Nov could be the day. Otherwise it's gonna have to be the other side of Xmas. Not sure I can wait that long...

Coments....
I'm out then. Not a chance of doing it this side of christmas. Just too damn busy. Shame cause I would be really looking forward to it.


I'd attend the Wgton event but this is the Gizzy ride weekend. Good on ya Meanie :niceone:

I have a feeling I'm working the 25th, but I'm sure I can find a replacement :yes:

Yeah, the cheese cutter event doubles with the gisborne ride so I wont be going. Not that I agree with the cheese cuter rides anyway. There are plenty of backroads being ridden at pace where mistakes or running off line will send you over a bank or into a power pole or whatever. How about a ride saying they sweep road works on country roads after they have finished working on them? If you cant keep our bike on 1 side of a 2 or 3 lane highway there is something wrong. End Rant and not interested in discussing it but I wont be jumping up and down and running round on any of the cheesegrater rides.

[Meanie]

I'd attend the Wgton event but this is the Gizzy ride weekend. Good on ya Meanie :niceone:

I have a feeling I'm working the 25th, but I'm sure I can find a replacement :yes:

Oh crap I got week ends mixed up I am going on the Gissy ride Cheese cutter ride will have to be without me

[yod]

just got back from a quick scoot round halcombe/vinegar hill with roger_doger, hainswof and tim

great ride, good to see Hainswof getting his confidence back and the gixxer running properly. timmos vfr goes like snot, very impressed! RD...well just the usual...which way'd he go?

good to get out on the bike - one day each weekend just isn't cutting the mustard now the weather is improving

[Meanie]

just got back from a quick scoot round halcombe/vinegar hill with roger_doger, hainswof and tim

great ride, good to see Hainswof getting his confidence back and the gixxer running properly. timmos vfr goes like snot, very impressed! RD...well just the usual...which way'd he go?

good to get out on the bike - one day each weekend just isn't cutting the mustard now the weather is improving

Nice.....................Was a good night for it too, dry roads and the wind has died a little

[yod]

Nice.....................Was a good night for it too, dry roads and the wind has died a little

yeah it was nice out there, vinegar hill was just bliss as usual....

[86GSXR]

Oh crap I got week ends mixed up I am going on the Gissy ride Cheese cutter ride will have to be without me

That's the problem these day eh, so much on! Still, better too much than too little :yes:


just got back from a quick scoot round halcombe/vinegar hill with roger_doger, hainswof and tim

great ride, good to see Hainswof getting his confidence back and the gixxer running properly. timmos vfr goes like snot, very impressed! RD...well just the usual...which way'd he go?

good to get out on the bike - one day each weekend just isn't cutting the mustard now the weather is improving

Bloody Hell. As I was walking into Woolworths to buy a steak for dinner, I wondered if Yod would be up for a ride tonight. Spooky eh :mellow: :yes:

[yod]

Bloody Hell. As I was walking into Woolworths to buy a steak for dinner, I wondered if Yod would be up for a ride tonight. Spooky eh :mellow: :yes:


ya shoulda fired a text thru...the more the merrier

weather looking superb for the next few days too...

[86GSXR]

I thought about it, but had to go home and cook dinner (my choice, not under any pressure you understand lol) Next time tho!!! Check out Forgotton Highway thread :yes:

[Bonez]

If you cant keep our bike on 1 side of a 2 or 3 lane highway Parking against fences on a the wrong side on a country back road is ok though ah?:whistle:

[Meanie]

Parking against fences on a the wrong side on a country back road is ok though ah?:whistle:

He he he......... its mandatory

[NZsarge]

Have spoken to the Blue Bandito and it looks like 25th Nov could be the day. Otherwise it's gonna have to be the other side of Xmas. Not sure I can wait that long...

Coments....

If the crystal ball is in agreement I should be in....

[yod]

anyone riding tomorrow?

[86GSXR]

Yep, I'm off to see me Mum in Wellie :yes: Not sure what time or route yet, but if anyone feels like a slow cruise, feel free.....

[NZsarge]

anyone riding tomorrow?
No bugger it, been roped into taking my brother to Napier to pick up a new car for work and so on, was gonna take the 8 by I think we'll take his car:devil2: Are you going to Taupo on Sinday?

Yep, I'm off to see me Mum in Wellie :yes: Not sure what time or route yet, but if anyone feels like a slow cruise, feel free.....
Have a good one, careful of that wind if it's about tomorrow, shit it's been mean of late!

[Bonez]

anyone riding tomorrow?Working till 12 noon.

[NZsarge]

Working till 12 noon.
What about you Bonez, you heading to Taupo on Sunday?

[NZsarge]

What about this? Very much weather dependant (but it's not looking to bad at the moment) headup to Taupo via Napier, spend some time at the track....say an hour or what ever, then head back via Taihape and Vinegar Hill. Be a nice day out I reckon.....

[u4ea]

anyone riding tomorrow?


Quiet weekend for this biker:weep:..in mummy mode:cool:

[Bullitt]

Im in Palmy for the weekend. Could ride if anyone was interested.

[yod]

No bugger it, been roped into taking my brother to Napier to pick up a new car for work and so on, was gonna take the 8 by I think we'll take his car:devil2: Are you going to Taupo on Sinday?

Have a good one, careful of that wind if it's about tomorrow, shit it's been mean of late!

undecided at this point - will have to confirm tonight or tomorrow am

gotta few chores to do today :(

[manwithav8]

undecided at this point - will have to confirm tonight or tomorrow am

gotta few chores to do today :(

break out the lawnmower dude, they are getting a little long lol

[yod]

break out the lawnmower dude, they are getting a little long lol

hey! quiet in the peanut gallery...

[manwithav8]

hey! quiet in the peanut gallery...

We might ride passed later pointing and laughing at the man mowing the jungle!!!

[86GSXR]

Made it to Wellie in one peice. Good run over Piecock, Haywards and Motorway. Took the Triumph. Very different! Just about to have home cooked lunch :yes:

Here's some pics for you Barry. I'll post the ones of the wheelies, burnouts and stoppies after lunch ok :laugh:

[yod]

We might ride passed later pointing and laughing at the man mowing the jungle!!!

heard ya, then saw ya then heard ya beep so I thought I better get my shit together and tidy the place up before you came back past again....happy now?

should be on the bike :weep:

[manwithav8]

heard ya, then saw ya then heard ya beep so I thought I better get my shit together and tidy the place up before you came back past again....happy now?

should be on the bike :weep:

We called in to se ehow the new house is coming along then went for a little tootle up to the windmills, then back through Gorge, Akautere ( spelling ) then home....

The condition of the saddle road I think is worse than it was a few weeks ago. Some loose gravel on corners...

[manwithav8]

...........................

[cowboyz]

thye rally was up there yesterday. That never helps things.

[manwithav8]

thye rally was up there yesterday. That never helps things.

What rally???? I have been living in my box with no windows

[dogsnbikes]

Made it to Wellie in one peice. Good run over Piecock, Haywards and Motorway. Took the Triumph. Very different! Just about to have home cooked lunch :yes:

Here's some pics for you Barry. I'll post the ones of the wheelies, burnouts and stoppies after lunch ok :laugh:

like the pics :banana: see there isnt much room in there for the tractor :lol:

so what odds have you set on what milage I will get from the rear and whos running the book:Pokey:

[ynot slow]

Nice bikes Alistair,was on way to work,filled up with gas at servo prior,a nice triumph 595? came in,parked away from me,and started pumping diesel,not sure how much went in but think it was most of tank.The diesel pump is right next to the 91 pump,and only diesel on car area,rest are 91 & 95 together.He arrived and was filling as I'd gone into pay,if the servo wasn't busy and eftpos slow could've alerted him,as it was as I went to my bike he said holy shit,was running lateish so had to leave,easy to do if not alert to pumps.You think a red,black or green pump handle is enough to remind you,but if you are usually in diesel vehicle for work it's possibly easy to do,haven't yet touchwood.:mad:

[manwithav8]

Nice bikes Alistair,was on way to work,filled up with gas at servo prior,a nice triumph 595? came in,parked away from me,and started pumping diesel,not sure how much went in but think it was most of tank.The diesel pump is right next to the 91 pump,and only diesel on car area,rest are 91 & 95 together.He arrived and was filling as I'd gone into pay,if the servo wasn't busy and eftpos slow could've alerted him,as it was as I went to my bike he said holy shit,was running lateish so had to leave,easy to do if not alert to pumps.You think a red,black or green pump handle is enough to remind you,but if you are usually in diesel vehicle for work it's possibly easy to do,haven't yet touchwood.:mad:

That poor bike....I have almost done it.. As you said, so used to filling the truck with diesel so this time I grabbed the black handle totally forgetting I was on the bike.. Luckily I caught myself before I squeezed..

[dogsnbikes]

Nice bikes Alistair,:

hey he's only looking after the wife not keeping her :bash:

[NZsarge]

What rally???? I have been living in my box with no windows

The Targa rally, been out havin' a squize at the action after I got back from Napier today.

[ynot slow]

hey he's only looking after the wife not keeping her :bash:

A few years ago I let a mate use my lawn mower,came back dirty,empty and not working,sent it in to be fixed,the guy in the mower shop said to me never lend ya mower or wife to mates,they'll both come back fucked.Also applies to chainsaws.

[manwithav8]

The Targa rally, been out havin' a squize at the action after I got back from Napier today.

I had no idea it was in town.....

[cowboyz]

oh. your not joking?? You havent noticed the 1001 rall cars around palmy of late? The radio going on and on about it? Every time you step outside a rally car goes past? Saddle road was on Friday. It was on the tv and everything.

[manwithav8]

oh. your not joking?? You havent noticed the 1001 rall cars around palmy of late? The radio going on and on about it? Every time you step outside a rally car goes past? Saddle road was on Friday. It was on the tv and everything.

I am being serious.. I normally follow this stuff religously....I love rallying but ever since I got the Duc, nothing else seems to matter anymore.

I haven't seen a rally car as I work in Wanganui everyday so out of town between 0700 and 1730.... The only thing that screams passed my place is snotty nosed, pimply face boyracer GITS!!! I should be so lucky as to have a spec'd WRX or EVO or classic 2wd come passed here...

[NZsarge]

Saw a brand new "08 R1 in Hewitt's in Vegas this morning all black and sexy, a few changes from the '07 that make quite a difference. A local guy is trading his '06 ZX10 on it....wise man!

He he, who should happen along today while i'm watching them line up at the Targa but the dealer on said traded ZX10, guess what? It was'nt green!!!

Quite the nice mustard yellow (not Triumph yellow either....well not quite) done 11000k with nice sounding Remus cans. Reckons $15.5k for it which seems entirely reasonable given it's absolutely spotless. Time too trade up Cowboyz!

[cowboyz]

2 things wrong with that idea.


1. Its not right if its not green.

2. Have you seen the pillion seats on the ZX10R? The 9 was a healthy compromise between getting an armchair and a sportsbike. Mrs Cowboyz will not be impressed if her seat gets any smaller. I tried telling her all bikes were like that and then Meanie put her on the back of the Super Armchair and put paid to that.

[manwithav8]

2 things wrong with that idea.


1. Its not right if its not green.

2. Have you seen the pillion seats on the ZX10R? The 9 was a healthy compromise between getting an armchair and a sportsbike. Mrs Cowboyz will not be impressed if her seat gets any smaller. I tried telling her all bikes were like that and then Meanie put her on the back of the Super Armchair and put paid to that.

I could fix all that right now if you would like me to.. Will take a pic of the Duc pillion seat that mrs V8 gets to park on, I am sure mrs cowboyz will look at hers as luxury.. lol

[manwithav8]

not much room there at all....I think the pics are a little flattering to be honest... Camera adds a few inches?? lol

[yod]

well mrs yod and I are heading to Taupo tomorrow on our lovely comfortable sheepskin-coated Smoothzooki (sorry Lance, wont be leaving at 5am) to escort the green one home after the track day

thinking of leaving around 9-10ish and going vinegar hill, main road to turangi, then round the west side of the lake to taupo (never done it, heard it rocks) = roughly 300km

all welcome, route is open to suggestions

[cowboyz]

I was going to come home that way if I am not too late. All depends on what happens at the track.

[86GSXR]

like the pics :banana: see there isnt much room in there for the tractor :lol:

so what odds have you set on what milage I will get from the rear and whos running the book:Pokey:

I was hoping to get some better pics but they'll do for a start. Had a few more but couldn't upload them. Bloody dial up, it has to go!!! The new tyre seems quite similiar to the power, I'm betting you'll get more than 2K tho. I would hope lol. Just got back from Wellie, first time I'd ridden the Triumph for ages. My rear suspension was still set for two up - very twitchy. Must wind it back a notch. The tractors a bit pissed, but hey. Priorities eh! :rolleyes:


Nice bikes Alistair,was on way to work,filled up with gas at servo prior,a nice triumph 595? came in,parked away from me,and started pumping diesel,not sure how much went in but think it was most of tank.The diesel pump is right next to the 91 pump,and only diesel on car area,rest are 91 & 95 together.He arrived and was filling as I'd gone into pay,if the servo wasn't busy and eftpos slow could've alerted him,as it was as I went to my bike he said holy shit,was running lateish so had to leave,easy to do if not alert to pumps.You think a red,black or green pump handle is enough to remind you,but if you are usually in diesel vehicle for work it's possibly easy to do,haven't yet touchwood.:mad:

Shit!!!!!


That poor bike....I have almost done it.. As you said, so used to filling the truck with diesel so this time I grabbed the black handle totally forgetting I was on the bike.. Luckily I caught myself before I squeezed..

Bloody Hell.


hey he's only looking after the wife not keeping her :bash:

Actually, Sarah says she'd like to keep her. If that's OK? :lol: (just kidding, pleasure to have her in the garage mate, she's fitted in real well)


A few years ago I let a mate use my lawn mower,came back dirty,empty and not working,sent it in to be fixed,the guy in the mower shop said to me never lend ya mower or wife to mates,they'll both come back fucked.Also applies to chainsaws.

What a choice! The wife or the bike :dodge::eek:


well mrs yod and I are heading to Taupo tomorrow on our lovely comfortable sheepskin-coated Smoothzooki (sorry Lance, wont be leaving at 5am) to escort the green one home after the track day

thinking of leaving around 9-10ish and going vinegar hill, main road to turangi, then round the west side of the lake to taupo (never done it, heard it rocks) = roughly 300km

all welcome, route is open to suggestions

We're in! Let's jack it up tonite :yes: I may take a Gixxer and keep it Suzie. Have you given any thought to Sarge's suggestion of Napier Taupo Rd?

[yod]

We're in! Let's jack it up tonite :yes: I may take a Gixxer and keep it Suzie. Have you given any thought to Sarge's suggestion of Napier Taupo Rd?

good on ya, havent been out with you lot for a while

ok so as mentioned, we could do palmy to dannevirke via highway 2, turn off up 50 to napier then nip back to taupo on highway 5, then come back round the western side of the lake on 32 and 41 to turangi, then home with 54 thrown in for good measure....

thats about 300 there and 300 back

meet at ashhurst servo at 9? meet Sarge at the dannevirke bp at 9:30?

[86GSXR]

good on ya, havent been out with you lot for a while

ok so as mentioned, we could do palmy to dannevirke via highway 2, turn off up 50 to napier then nip back to taupo on highway 5, then come back round the western side of the lake on 32 and 41 to turangi, then home with 54 thrown in for good measure....

thats about 300 there and 300 back

meet at ashhurst servo at 9? meet Sarge at the dannevirke bp at 9:30?

Sounds perfect, will be good to catch up again :yes: I'll pm Sarge to make sure he knows :niceone:

[cowboyz]

are you going to hang around the track till the end of the trackday or spend an hour and head off?

I am thinking I will probably be tied up till 4ish

[86GSXR]

are you going to hang around the track till the end of the trackday or spend an hour and head off?

I am thinking I will probably be tied up till 4ish

I believe the idea was to make sure you got home OK :cool:

[yod]

yup...if the green one needs an escort, it shall be so....

we are thinking of heading up a bit earlier now, so we can stop for a coffee with the in-laws in taradale and then meet you guys when you come through from highway 50, will confirm shortly

[cowboyz]

what a gentleman.

[manwithav8]

yup...if the green one needs an escort, it shall be so....

we are thinking of heading up a bit earlier now, so we can stop for a coffee with the in-laws in taradale and then meet you guys when you come through from highway 50, will confirm shortly

How funny, I thought you said you were heading to Napier last weekend....

The majority of my family are in Taradale.... Now there could be a ride to sort out next time a visit is in order.

[yod]

How funny, I thought you said you were heading to Napier last weekend....

The majority of my family are in Taradale.... Now there could be a ride to sort out next time a visit is in order.

yup we were up there last weekend too - had a great ride doing castlepoint with the usual suspects then headed up there....

[manwithav8]

yup we were up there last weekend too - had a great ride doing castlepoint with the usual suspects then headed up there....

we were up there friday night and back sat arvo through waipawa for ice cream etc...

Could get up there and get out with the HB crew sometime

[Bonez]

How does Napier-Taihape Rd, Taradale, Taupo sound for those Manawatu softies? Should get to Taupo in time to escort the hardcore riders home ;)

[yod]

weather is looking superb tomorrow...cant wait to get on the bike, mrs yod is looking forward to her new sheepskin too

[manwithav8]

How does Napier-Taihape Rd, Taradale, Taupo sound for those Manawatu softies?

hell yeah I'd be in with either different tyres or a nice 4 stroke MX bike...

Lots of gravel that way huh lol

[Bonez]

hell yeah I'd be in with either different tyres or a nice 4 stroke MX bike...

Lots of gravel that way huh lol27kms and enough traffic on a Sunday in case there's a mishap :buggerd:

[manwithav8]

27kms and enough traffic on a Sunday in case there's a mishap :buggerd:

is the gravel loose or is it nice hard packed stuff?

[cowboyz]

evil bonez

[Bonez]

is the gravel loose or is it nice hard packed stuff?Bit of a mix really. But if you're not in a hurry it's easily doable on a roadbike. Deffinately worth it if the day is fine and still. Quite a nice picnic area halfway through. No Cafes or icecream vendors though.

[manwithav8]

Bit of a mix really. But if you're not in a hurry it's easily doable on a roadbike. Deffinately worth it if the day is fine and still. Quite a nice picnic area halfway through. No Cafes or icecream vendors though.

no cafes or ice cream>>>/????? lol 86 will definately NOT be in for that then..

[Meanie]

weather is looking superb tomorrow...cant wait to get on the bike, mrs yod is looking forward to her new sheepskin too

Love to be joining you but, alas other plans :bye:
Ride safe everyone

[manwithav8]

weather is looking superb tomorrow...cant wait to get on the bike, mrs yod is looking forward to her new sheepskin too

Well, at least you got your lawns done ( I hope )..

I will be looking at the inlaws bathroom for a revamp so won't be on the bike at all

:bye::bye:

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Plugz 4 Lugz will be at the Taupo track tomorrow if any riders are looking for custom made earplugs:)

[yod]

ok, mrs yod and I are going to head up earlier so we can stop in taradale for a little while

we will be heading off about 8 so once you're underway can someone flick us a text and let us know your eta to napier? meet up at the bayview bp just before you turn off onto highway 5?

see ya then

[NZsarge]

good on ya, havent been out with you lot for a while

ok so as mentioned, we could do palmy to dannevirke via highway 2, turn off up 50 to napier then nip back to taupo on highway 5, then come back round the western side of the lake on 32 and 41 to turangi, then home with 54 thrown in for good measure....

thats about 300 there and 300 back

meet at ashhurst servo at 9? meet Sarge at the dannevirke bp at 9:30?
Righto.

Sounds perfect, will be good to catch up again :yes: I'll pm Sarge to make sure he knows :niceone:
Yep got ya PM, cheers.

are you going to hang around the track till the end of the trackday or spend an hour and head off?

I am thinking I will probably be tied up till 4ish
Yeah I would mind heading back then but no later for me, 4 mins past 4 just wont cut it!!:whistle::dodge:But seriously if you guys intend to head out around the top off the Lake which sounds great by the way...it might be getting a bit too late for me anyway i'll see how I feel about it nearer the time, I can always leg it on my own.....it would be good to have Cowboyz cathing the ticket for us though eh?



Plugz 4 Lugz will be at the Taupo track tomorrow if any riders are looking for custom made earplugs:)
Yeah i'll see you there.

ok, mrs yod and I are going to head up earlier so we can stop in taradale for a little while

we will be heading off about 8 so once you're underway can someone flick us a text and let us know your eta to napier? meet up at the bayview bp just before you turn off onto highway 5?

see ya then
Sweet as, we'll see you at Bayveiw BP?

[86GSXR]

Don't think there's any doubt about the weather!!! Just about to give the old girl the once over and then out of here.

[yod]

up and at 'em, atom ant....

bloody nora the weather looks absolutely supreeeeme out there, clear as a bell, zero wind, me right hand is gettin twitchy already.....:woohoo:

[yod]

Sweet as, we'll see you at Bayveiw BP?


Don't think there's any doubt about the weather!!! Just about to give the old girl the once over and then out of here.

sweeeeet - see you lot at bayview bp for a latte and fuel around 11ish i guess

:clap:

[Bonez]

up and at 'em, atom ant....

bloody nora the weather looks absolutely supreeeeme out there, clear as a bell, zero wind, me right hand is gettin twitchy already.....:woohoo:Carefull now you might break something.

Been out in the shed-eeny meeny miney mo which bike wants to go..............for a marble search.

You big softees have a good one now.

[GSVR]

Might go out for a ride later today.

Have a good ride to Taupo those who are going.

Wonder how Chanceyy is getting on with her ride. Will be a cool one.

[manwithav8]

you lot are bloody mean.. You pick the days when I am busy...

Look at it out there, I wanna cry....

Have a good ride all, think of me measuring up for new linings,vanity,paint etc etc etc....

My ride today at most might consist of fuelling up ready for an inpromptude ride...

Have fun

[banditrider]

Bit of a mix really. But if you're not in a hurry it's easily doable on a roadbike. Deffinately worth it if the day is fine and still. Quite a nice picnic area halfway through. No Cafes or icecream vendors though.

Did it on my K2 Bandit once - piece of cake, but then it was pretty good in the gravel (wide bars, plenty of low down grunt).

Will see how the 14 goes on the gravel bits of the Forgotten Highway before heading across the Napier-Taihape. It is a good ride though.

[banditrider]

up and at 'em, atom ant....

bloody nora the weather looks absolutely supreeeeme out there, clear as a bell, zero wind, me right hand is gettin twitchy already.....:woohoo:

Awesome alright - me thinks I'll be going for a squirt at some stage...

[manwithav8]

Did it on my K2 Bandit once - piece of cake, but then it was pretty good in the gravel (wide bars, plenty of low down grunt).

Will see how the 14 goes on the gravel bits of the Forgotten Highway before heading across the Napier-Taihape. It is a good ride though.

DOn't know if I would like to attack it on the 14.. Hell, I will do the gravel on the monster but only because it is low, wide bars etc... But looking at your bike, that would worry the shit out of me as soon as I see the loose stuff..

[banditrider]

DOn't know if I would like to attack it on the 14.. Hell, I will do the gravel on the monster but only because it is low, wide bars etc... But looking at your bike, that would worry the shit out of me as soon as I see the loose stuff..

Think it'd be alright - I'd only be worried about stones bouncing off the fairing etc. It's got the same wide bars, motor that doesn't need to rev and the weight would also help too - minimize that floating/rolling around on marbles feeling. Shaft drive a bonus too.

Sailed into some pretty nasty road works on the GC on it in top gear, just lopped it down 1 cog and kept going...

[manwithav8]

Think it'd be alright - I'd only be worried about stones bouncing off the fairing etc. It's got the same wide bars, motor that doesn't need to rev and the weight would also help too - minimize that floating/rolling around on marbles feeling. Shaft drive a bonus too.

Sailed into some pretty nasty road works on the GC on it in top gear, just lopped it down 1 cog and kept going...

I am thinking I might have some small issues on the monster.. While it is low, wide and torquey, my front sprocket is way to tall...Doesn't like to be riden at low speeds at all, very jerky and the power comes on unexpected sometimes due to this..

[banditrider]

I am thinking I might have some small issues on the monster.. While it is low, wide and torquey, my front sprocket is way to tall...Doesn't like to be riden at low speeds at all, very jerky and the power comes on unexpected sometimes due to this..

Fit knobblies so you can keep the speed up????

[manwithav8]

Fit knobblies so you can keep the speed up????

that could be one way, or fit a 14T front sprocket before the ride... Makes the Ducati's more rideable at round town speeds which is what I would want for the gravel...

[ynot slow]

that could be one way, or fit a 14T front sprocket before the ride... Makes the Ducati's more rideable at round town speeds which is what I would want for the gravel...

Sell the duc,buy a dr370 and a gsxr750 for road lol,dr were great to wallow around in mud,problems were lifting the pig out of the shit.yeah right mr tui.

Blardy primo day here too,still got breeze,might ask te wifey if she wants to come for ride,get her confidence up,nothing spectacular,maybe upto Stratford see my dad and back 70km journey,nothing too fast or silly,then maybe she will come on further runs yeah.:apint:

[banditrider]

Just decided: I'm heading to do Danniverke-Weber-Pongaroa-Pahiatua-Palmy. Leaving in about 15mins. Will check back before I leave in case there's anyone else still at home and not out enjoying the riding weather who might be keen...

[manwithav8]

Just decided: I'm heading to do Danniverke-Weber-Pongaroa-Pahiatua-Palmy. Leaving in about 15mins. Will check back before I leave in case there's anyone else still at home and not out enjoying the riding weather who might be keen...

Did it in reverse the other weekend, but we also visited Akitio beach for ice cream.. The road into the beach is all sealled now and great for a squirt. Good visibility with some twisties..

I can't come out, have work to do and promised the mrs lunch out..

[manwithav8]

Sell the duc,buy a dr370 and a gsxr750 for road lol,dr were great to wallow around in mud,problems were lifting the pig out of the shit.yeah right mr tui.

Blardy primo day here too,still got breeze,might ask te wifey if she wants to come for ride,get her confidence up,nothing spectacular,maybe upto Stratford see my dad and back 70km journey,nothing too fast or silly,then maybe she will come on further runs yeah.:apint:

dunno about taking steps backwards on the road bike aye lol..

I have had th experience of the good old DR350, bloody heavy if you dump it.. Not too good for hilclimb stuff either.. great power though haha

[banditrider]

Off now, toodles.

[manwithav8]

Off now, toodles.

have a good one mate

[banditrider]

have a good one mate

Back now - man, it's nice out there! Ran into some guys from the Bay and they reckoned it was better down here.

Few spits from Weber to Pongaroa but otherwise sweet as!

[manwithav8]

Back now - man, it's nice out there! Ran into some guys from the Bay and they reckoned it was better down here.

Few spits from Weber to Pongaroa but otherwise sweet as!

Didn't see any spits in town at all today... Had lunch and picked up a New Zealand Motorcycle Atlas Second Edition. Will have some good rides in there no doubt... AL briefly showed me his when we first met so thought it was a purchase to make...

[Meanie]

Went for a quick scoot myself today
Up Valley aest road, Apiti, Kimbolten, mangaweka where i met four guys from Central districts MC club, then off down the main road, Viniger hill and home
What an awesome day for a ride :niceone: and not even a cloud to threaten rain

[illusivemenace]

went for my first desent ride today wanganui ,bulls,hunterville,vineger hill , feilding then back home via fordel definetly beats the hell outa riding in the wind n rain that ive had to deal with since i got my bike ive been home for hours and im still buzzing:first:
do any of you guys do evening rides over this way during the week ?

[dogsnbikes]

Went for a quick scoot myself today
Up Valley aest road, Apiti, Kimbolten, mangaweka where i met four guys from Central districts MC club, then off down the main road, Viniger hill and home
What an awesome day for a ride :niceone: and not even a cloud to threaten rain

theres something about that loop isnt there

didnt stop off and mow my lawns by any chance cut firewood :rolleyes:

[Meanie]

theres something about that loop isnt there

didnt stop off and mow my lawns by any chance cut firewood :rolleyes:

Actualy i did call in to see if you were home but curtains shut and no car in the driveway
Did a few doughnuts and wrote some obsenities with round up and left

I do love that road and by the look of the amount of bikes out there today so does every other rider for miles

[Bonez]

Just gotten home after a primo days motorcycling. Napier,Taupo, Western Access, Taihapi, Viniger Hill. Took the mighty GB & I'm converted to using 95 petrol in it. Damn sight smoother and more of what little power it has.

[NZsarge]

Just gotten home after a primo days motorcycling. Napier,Taupo, Western Access, Taihapi, Viniger Hill. Took the mighty GB & I'm converted to using 95 petrol in it. Damn sight smoother and more of what little power it has.

Just got in the door, bejesus it's farkin cold ot there!
Yeah mate, dont waste ya time with that low octane rubbish.

[86GSXR]

Very good day's motorcycling! I'm amazed at how much life the old Gixxer still has in her. Thanks all! :2thumbsup

[dogsnbikes]

quick where's lance
there are now three triumphs on the gisborne ride:bleh:

[yod]

another ripsnorter...

finally figured out how far i can go until i hit reserve, it's all the way from Bayview BP to taupo, out to the track, round the western side of the lake and about 1 mile short of the Turangi shell station :laugh: 285km on 16.5 litres so I should be able to get 365 from a full tank, and I was 2-up :niceone:

here's a blinder of a photo too, sarah and bonez on the desert road, two classic hondas and a classic sunset on the central plateau

plenty more but too late to load 'em all

[NZsarge]

another ripsnorter...

finally figured out how far i can go until i hit reserve, it's all the way from Bayview BP to taupo, out to the track, round the western side of the lake and about 1 mile short of the Turangi shell station :laugh: 285km on 16.5 litres so I should be able to get 365 from a full tank, and I was 2-up :niceone:

here's a blinder of a photo too, sarah and bonez on the desert road, two classic hondas and a classic sunset on the central plateau

plenty more but too late to load 'em all

I wonder if thats too late for submission to the calendar? awesome!

[Meanie]

Looks like you guys had an awesome time and a late one, but what a bloody magic day for a ride eh
Very nice photo Yod

[NZsarge]

I wonder if thats too late for submission to the calendar? awesome!

YODjust looked at the '08 kiwi biker calendar thread and submissions have closed yet, check out the thread and e-mail that photo away to Joni, reckon it would have to be in the possible pile at least!! Heaps better than the rubbish I sent in:yes:.

[Meanie]

YODjust looked at the '08 kiwi biker calendar thread and submissions have closed yet, check out the thread and e-mail that photo away to Joni, reckon it would have to be in the possible pile at least!! Heaps better than the rubbish I sent in:yes:.

Yea be worth a shot
I sent the photo of cowboyz on the side of the road with mr plod

[NZsarge]

Yea be worth a shot
I sent the photo of cowboyz on the side of the road with mr plod

Ah classic! Hope that one makes it too! That would be so funny i'd just die:killingme:killingme:killingme

[sarahtvet]

I thought about it, but had to go home and cook dinner (my choice, not under any pressure you understand lol) Next time tho!!! Check out Forgotton Highway thread :yes:

you are cheeky:spanking: who went shopping this weekend:whocares:
I need to go online a little more methinks :sunny:

Hey all, great to catch up this weekend, good roads, fab sunshine and some practice getting lost before Gisborne:yes: I will be carrying my own map book I think, when will I learn letting 86 have it just means he gets home first and still dopesn't cook the tea!!!:shutup:

[sarahtvet]

another ripsnorter...

here's a blinder of a photo too, sarah and bonez on the desert road, two classic hondas and a classic sunset on the central plateau

plenty more but too late to load 'em all

That view was asking to be photographed, I took a huge sigh of relief when I saw you on the side of the road with the camera out. I so wanted to stop I had been riding along trying to decide if I stopped how long you would all wait in Tihape for me!!! Couldn't stop looking at it as Bonez will attest :oops:

Good to see all again, bit chilly when home but nothing a steamy bath didn't fix.

I have now been along desert highway three times, once on Daytona as a pillion, on Gixxer last weekend towards Turangi and on Honda yesterday in the other direction, an awesome place every time:yes:

We live in an amazing country and the bikes are definately the way to explore it.(even if I couold barely stand up straight at cheltenham because of my cold knees :lol:

[Bonez]

And the question everyone is dying to ask is..............................

Will his rear tyre make Gissy?

Brill pick Yodmeister. Sarah almost did a 360 degree head swivel.

[yod]

i hope everybody has voted on the poll

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59849

[manwithav8]

i hope everybody has voted on the poll

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59849

and might I add your lawns look a cracker mate... Well done lol

[ynot slow]

Absolutely brilliant pics,just picked up my new toy today,a 5.1 10x camera,not a bad price as close out model($299),better than the kodak c310,but at least the kodak is small,new one not bad but the canon with lenses and film is still damn good and cheap(ala cash converters 4 yrs ago),so now can take all 3 with me in camera bag.Damn you guys,mind you next year with brothers wedding will use em all,and the blardy phone camera.:niceone:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

beauty of a pic Yod!!And the poll is very funny...green bling for that one!! As you guys may have noticed he hasnt been on yet...he is absolutely wiped. Didnt even turn on the computer when he got home from work...still sleeping now!!!

[yod]

beauty of a pic Yod!!And the poll is very funny...green bling for that one!! As you guys may have noticed he hasnt been on yet...he is absolutely wiped. Didnt even turn on the computer when he got home from work...still sleeping now!!!

cheers bobbie

not surprised....that was a hell of a long day he had yesterday - but well worth it - mrs yod and I had a ball, it's good to get a whole day on the bike:rockon:

some more pics....and a nice green one just for you guys

[yod]

the crew at speed....

[yod]

and the pièce de résistance....

[cowboyz]

Nice pics Yod. I still organising mine but theones on the desert highways didnt come out at all. Still too dark and I must have been shaking with the cold cause they are all blury. Camera probably did a sneaky change of setting on me in my bag too.

I am back (nearly) with the living again. I was buggered by the time I got home last night and today at work was a bit of a joke. Such a nice day I couldnt hide in the workshop either.

[chanceyy]

well did ya miss me .... cause I am backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk :lol:

will post up a tour ride thread .. farken awesome trip, fantabulous weather riding Home today .. well for the most part :crazy:


hopefully some great pics .. will check them out morrow too :yes:

& betsy was a great old girl .. & now I know where the oil splatter is coming from .. a talk to the mechanic tomorrow & hopefully that will be fixed before gissy

just read the pages of your guys exploits from the last 4 days ..:niceone:

[cowboyz]

welcome back. looking forward to seeing how betsy did on the south island.

[86GSXR]

Welcome back Chanceyy. Of course we missed ya:sunny: Eagerly awaiting ride report and pics too. Couldn't have had a better day for it either :yes:

Great pics Yoddo, here's some more to add to the collection. Cool one of Bonez :yes:

[manwithav8]

wish I could have made it for the day but never mind... Plenty more to come

[Bonez]

Welcome back . Of course we missed ya:sunny: Eagerly awaiting ride report and pics too. Couldn't have had a better day for it either :yes:

Great pics Yoddo, here's some more to add to the collection. Cool one of Bonez :yes::shit:never knew Gerble went THAT fast. Mind you she did nudge 150kph in top gear a few times on some of the down hill sections.

Good to see you made it back safely Chanceyy.

[dogsnbikes]

great pics guys you sure had a great weekend for it and was good to see you chanceyy

well home tomorrow be good too get my bike back too thanks for looking after her 86


I am heading to opunake to have the bike serviced on thrusday so if any one wants to come for a ride feel free

[chanceyy]

great pics guys you sure had a great weekend for it and was good to see you chanceyy

well home tomorrow be good too get my bike back too thanks for looking after her 86


I am heading to opunake to have the bike serviced on thrusday so if any one wants to come for a ride feel free

thanks for the awesome trips across on the ferry ... it sure was hard to get outta ya bed yesterday though :whistle:

will post more about the ferry sailings on the ride report .. pics look great btw dogs :lol:

[Meanie]

Welcome back Chancey pleased you made it safe and sound
Awesome pics everyone I havnt seen the taupo track yet but i am sure i will in the future Was a dam good week end to be on the bike

[yod]

Welcome back Chancey pleased you made it safe and sound
Awesome pics everyone I havnt seen the taupo track yet but i am sure i will in the future Was a dam good week end to be on the bike

hell yes

pity the Battlestar Concoursica couldn't join in, imagine that beast ripping round the track!! :shit: what a sight! I'd pay money to see that!

[sarahtvet]

Welcome back Chanceyy, sounds like the trip was great,looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing the pics:2thumbsup:

Fab photos Yod:yes: as expected it was an awesome sight. I must look where I am going more often though. You guys might not have caught up with Bonez and I until Palmie if I had been concentrating rather than sight seeing :lol:

Trying out an aftermarket GIVI screen on the Honda, I look like a motorcycle cop from the dodgy 80's CHiPs series but it is surprisingly good. Chased 86 on the daytona for an hour or so last night :ride: and suddenly realised I had sunnies on and my visor up the whole time!!!!

May make the Gis trip a little less tiring on the arms etc. Great ride sunday , what roads!!!

[yod]

Trying out an aftermarket GIVI screen on the Honda, I look like a motorcycle cop from the dodgy 80's CHiPs series but it is surprisingly good. Chased 86 on the daytona for an hour or so last night :ride: and suddenly realised I had sunnies on and my visor up the whole time!!!!

May make the Gis trip a little less tiring on the arms etc. Great ride sunday , what roads!!!

not a bad idea - i noticed it was windier than the RF when I took it for a spin and I actually found it noisier inside the helmet too - not hugely so, but I did notice it

[robertydog]

well did ya miss me .... cause I am backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk :lol:

will post up a tour ride thread .. farken awesome trip, fantabulous weather riding Home today .. well for the most part :crazy:


hopefully some great pics .. will check them out morrow too :yes:

& betsy was a great old girl .. & now I know where the oil splatter is coming from .. a talk to the mechanic tomorrow & hopefully that will be fixed before gissy

just read the pages of your guys exploits from the last 4 days ..:niceone:

Been quiet around here ya know:yes:

[robertydog]

Good to some of the Manawatu crowd on Sunday. You must have brought that warm weather with you because it was bloody cold the night before in Taupo.

[yod]

Good to some of the Manawatu crowd on Sunday. You must have brought that warm weather with you because it was bloody cold the night before in Taupo.

hey mate, nice to see the R1 doing what it does best: going really farkin fast :laugh:

looked good out there:rockon:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

well did ya miss me .... cause I am backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

will post up a tour ride thread .. farken awesome trip, fantabulous weather riding Home today .. well for the most part


hopefully some great pics .. will check them out morrow too

& betsy was a great old girl .. & now I know where the oil splatter is coming from .. a talk to the mechanic tomorrow & hopefully that will be fixed before gissy

just read the pages of your guys exploits from the last 4 days ..

Welcome home mate...how was the dirty weekend??!! :msn-wink: Looking forward to the details (but not too much detail - my innocent ears may not be able to handle it!!)


it sure was hard to get outta ya bed yesterday though :whistle:


lmfao!!! Hehe...yes you were tired from the long ride aye?? :yes:

[chanceyy]

Welcome home mate...how was the dirty weekend??!! :msn-wink: Looking forward to the details (but not too much detail - my innocent ears may not be able to handle it!!)



lmfao!!! Hehe...yes you were tired from the long ride aye?? :yes:

ride report is done (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1270777#post1270777) and I have no idea wot you talking bout :nya: nor do I tell tales :Pokey:

[NZsarge]

the crew at speed....

I must be blured coz i was goin' so Faaasst!!:killingme

[yod]

I must be blured coz i was goin' so Faaasst!!:killingme

lol....i moved the camera a bit to help out;)


edit: ANZA have: 07 Sprint ST, Black, 10km, $16k :drool::drool:

[NZsarge]

lol....i moved the camera a bit to help out;)


edit: ANZA have: 07 Sprint ST, Black, 10km, $16k :drool::drool:

So.....what are their interest rates like?!:blip:

[yod]

So.....what are their interest rates like?!:blip:

dunno....but it's blaaaaaack.....:drool::drool:

[86GSXR]

So.....what are their interest rates like?!:blip:

14.5% Thats a bloody great price for that bike. Trade in the Ace and you won't have a big debt!

[NZsarge]

14.5% Thats a bloody great price for that bike. Trade in the Ace and you won't have a big debt!

Waaaaaayyy tooo late!!


edit: If that was the case believe me i'd be riding that black ZX14 in AFC or one of the run out R1's they have going at the moment.

[NZsarge]

dunno....but it's blaaaaaack.....:drool::drool:

I think you'd be happier with a blue one....best you come over this way.:yes:
You could always use interest rates as a bargaining chip:yes: "if you do 13.5% i'll buy your one":msn-wink::niceone:

[86GSXR]

Waaaaaayyy tooo late!!

What, way too late for having a big debt, or way too late for trading in the Ace? Big debts, bloody hell, tell me about them lol.

[86GSXR]

:doh: Yod wants the Sprint :doh: Think I'll go now lol.

P.S. Do it!

[yod]

I think you'd be happier with a blue one....best you come over this way.:yes:
You could always use interest rates as a bargaining chip:yes: "if you do 13.5% i'll buy your one":msn-wink::niceone:


What, way too late for having a big debt, or way too late for trading in the Ace? Big debts, bloody hell, tell me about them lol.

well, if we sell the house in the not too distant future (which is semi-on the cards) I may be allowed to play with some of the profits so might not need the debt....

but i do like the black one, didn't know they made it in black, only seen red, blue and silver up until now....mmm...black......:drool:


edit: didnt realise the new model was $21k either!! :shit:

[NZsarge]

What, way too late for having a big debt, or way too late for trading in the Ace? Big debts, bloody hell, tell me about them lol.
No the debt I was talkin 'bout. the only thing too late about the Ace is the rider.

[86GSXR]

Even more reason to get it! Get it now in case someone buys it. That's why I had to get the Daytona. But think of the consequences, and don't forget you'll need to buy another house too! :calm:

[86GSXR]

No the debt I was talkin 'bout. the only thing too late about the Ace is the rider.

You're never too late Sarge :yes: Debt - god. Fact of life I think. You guys coming on Koro J's ride this Sat?

[yod]

You're never too late Sarge :yes: Debt - god. Fact of life I think. You guys coming on Koro J's ride this Sat?

ride? where? who? what? thread somewhere?

weather not looking too hot unfortunately

edit: found it....

[86GSXR]

Cool, I was just about to post it. Looks good, I'm in two minds where to join in from. Wellie or Pongaroa. Sleep or no sleep. I'll decide soon.

[robertydog]

Can guys down there please stop buying bikes. It upsetting Aunty Helen.

[banditrider]

You're never too late Sarge :yes: Debt - god. Fact of life I think. You guys coming on Koro J's ride this Sat?

I'm heading down 5am Sat morning. Scouted out some of 52 on Sunday. Looking forward to it. :banana:

[yod]

Can guys down there please stop buying bikes. It upsetting Aunty Helen.

...must...have...more...bikes....:headbang:

[yod]

Cool, I was just about to post it. Looks good, I'm in two minds where to join in from. Wellie or Pongaroa. Sleep or no sleep. I'll decide soon.


I'm heading down 5am Sat morning. Scouted out some of 52 on Sunday. Looking forward to it. :banana:

yeah....5am...ummm...i like a good ride but 5am? shit a brick man!:shit:

if we were to join in at pongaroa we'd still have to leave palmy at about 8 anyway wouldn't we? I'm not too fussed about making the 1000km mark...just out for a ride....but then knowing what I'm like, I probably won't sleep the night before anyway:laugh: