Manawatu Rant n Rave

[robertydog]

I'm shooting through to Wellington tomorrow so I might see if I can drop it off at Cowboyz' place at some point incase I ride my bike over to the track.

Sounds like a plan.

Im deffinantly comeing down as ive been employed as cowboyz official photographer so we can put something in the next issue of Womans Day.:shifty:

[Meanie]

the 9 is back with a vengence!

Looking at your paint job, dont give up your day job, er i mean night job :rofl:


That's not mint, that's puss green:sick:

Hes coming to see you about a job next week, fancies himself as an artist


Looks better than when I last saw it but you may have trouble at the scrutineering for the GC....

I remeber him having a little trouble at the last scrutineering with some wires hanging under the headlight, dont think that ever changed

[Owl]

Hes coming to see you about a job next week, fancies himself as an artist

Artist is good, cause he's certainly no colour matcher!:lol:

[cowboyz]

I remeber him having a little trouble at the last scrutineering with some wires hanging under the headlight, dont think that ever changed

Well.. there are no longer wires hanging out the front of the bike!


PS/ Mrs C painted the bike!

[NZsarge]

That's not mint, that's puss green:sick:
Hmm, seems I might be the only one that thinks it looks not too bad, might not be a flash job but...

not yet.. gonna run on a day licence. but thats ok.
Sweet!

as if there was any other colour!
Umm, yesss..... BLACK!

Sounds like a plan.

Im deffinantly comeing down as ive been employed as cowboyz official photographer so we can put something in the next issue of Womans Day.:shifty:
Nice...

[NZsarge]

Oh yeah, Rossi is back on his race bike this weekend... WooHoo!!!!!

[NZsarge]

That's not mint, that's puss green:sick:

Don't forget, 86's Daytona is Yellow... Not gold... :whistle:

[Owl]

Don't forget, 86's Daytona is Yellow... Not gold... :whistle:

I haven't forgotton?:shutup:

Oh yeah, I found my phone last night, so finally got your txt:Oops:

[yod]

Oh yeah, Rossi is back on his race bike this weekend... WooHoo!!!!!

yeah, damn! did you see what he did to the SBK boys lap times around Brno when they let him test on Toseland's bike!?

oh dear, how embarrassing......

[sparkles]

plz do this cowboyz. / make it look like this in the end:yes:

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[NZsarge]

yeah, damn! did you see what he did to the SBK boys lap times around Brno when they let him test on Toseland's bike!?

oh dear, how embarrassing......

Yeah particularly under the circumstances as well, it was pointed out in the "Rossi down" thread if he went to Superbikes there'd be a lot of paddock full of riders shitting themselves. You'd see it running through Biaggi's mind.... "Oh shit! Not again!" :lol:

[banditrider]

The latest from OCC...

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[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=banditrider;1129812662]The latest from OCC...

Awesome, probably out handle the 14 I reckon....

[dogsnbikes]

The latest from OCC...

213066

wreakon there is hope for the concours yet then

[ducatilover]

Day two, smoke free!

[banditrider]

Some pretty ugly crap: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/51-custom-paint-jobs-for-sports-motorcycles.htm

[bogan]

Day two, smoke free!

good work, as long as it's the death sticks not two smokers!


Some pretty ugly crap: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/51-custom-paint-jobs-for-sports-motorcycles.htm

ewwwwww, lot of busas in that lineup, that say something?

[ducatilover]

It's certainly the death sitcks.

No cravings yet, not bad considering I was smoking close to 80gms a week. :innocent:

But, one question, has anybody ever done something odd like this,

I gave up on Sunday afternoon and all is going great. But, suddenly I brought a 14ft boat today......

Could that be ralated to giving up smoking? :shifty:

[Pegasus]

Yipee, it's the weekend :clap:

4 whole days of no work :D

[ynot slow]

Kitchen,what kitchen?

[ducatilover]

Anybody want to swap a bros650 or a decent mc22/zxr250c for a 14ft boat?
My plan with the proverbial boat is to make it pretty and swap it for a bike.
20HP Mercury on the back, freshly reconditioned. Nice cute trailor. Hummingbird GPS/Fish finder thingy. Mint fiberglass hull/body [Not too clued up on boat language] :innocent:

[bogan]

Anybody want to swap a bros650 or a decent mc22/zxr250c for a 14ft boat?
My plan with the proverbial boat is to make it pretty and swap it for a bike.
20HP Mercury on the back, freshly reconditioned. Nice cute trailor. Hummingbird GPS/Fish finder thingy. Mint fiberglass hull/body [Not too clued up on boat language] :innocent:

not mine! Im not too good with boats :bleh: good luck with it though

[ducatilover]

not mine! Im not too good with boats :bleh: good luck with it though

Damn! Was worth a try.....:innocent:

[NZsarge]

Finally, TBR pipes fitted. Volume about the same as the Leo Vince but might have a slighly softer tone at this point. Ratshit day over here so a ride will have to wait..

[Owl]

Finally, TBR pipes fitted. Volume about the same as the Leo Vince but might have a slighly softer tone at this point. Ratshit day over here so a ride will have to wait..

FMS on the pipes!

I noticed what crap we had was coming from your direction. Pretty good all around though.:yes:

[ynot slow]

Bloody fine pipes,be a sweet sound from a 14 at 9000rpm.

Weather was sunny heading home till sh50/sh2 intersection,even had sunnies on till then,weather supposed to be crap today but not bad,hope it still fine Sunday arvo,gotta like working today in sunshine,and tomorrow,still only couple more trips and work ends.

[oscarnz]

Finally, TBR pipes fitted. Volume about the same as the Leo Vince but might have a slighly softer tone at this point. Ratshit day over here so a ride will have to wait..

Awesome stuff cant wait to hear them. Ended up being a primo day here, headed down to Otaki in the cage and it was awesome done there as well.

[oscarnz]

Bloody fine pipes,be a sweet sound from a 14 at 9000rpm.

Weather was sunny heading home till sh50/sh2 intersection,even had sunnies on till then,weather supposed to be crap today but not bad,hope it still fine Sunday arvo,gotta like working today in sunshine,and tomorrow,still only couple more trips and work ends.

Work ends??? What you going to do Tony?

[NZsarge]

FMS on the pipes!
I noticed what crap we had was coming from your direction. Pretty good all around though.:yes:


Awesome stuff cant wait to hear them. Ended up being a primo day here, headed down to Otaki in the cage and it was awesome done there as well.

Yeah yeah, don't rub it in on the weather, sucks over here....
Don't expect anything too much different than the last pipes sound wise but they certainly look a whole lot better!
On a side note it seems that my old FZ1 at AFC has been sold, they were saying the new owner wants to put the original muffler back on it!!!! Oh dear.. Now that was an awesome sounding bike IMHO, The 14 sounds reasonably good but not in the same league as the FZ1 with the Arrow on it...

[Owl]

On a side note it seems that my old FZ1 at AFC has been sold, they were saying the new owner wants to put the original muffler back on it!!!!

:weird:

Some people eh?



Well I've just purchased my first bit of bling since the suspension upgrade. Strangely enough, they're FZ1 compatible bar-ends, but cheap, so WTF. Oh yeah and I'm going to be a guinea pig for the Mlabel levers too.:yes:

[yod]

i actually managed to get out and cover a few kms today....and discovered how farkin soft i've become, had a serious case of clutchitis by the time i got home

[NZsarge]

:weird:

Some people eh?



Well I've just purchased my first bit of bling since the suspension upgrade. Strangely enough, they're FZ1 compatible bar-ends, but cheap, so WTF. Oh yeah and I'm going to be a guinea pig for the Mlabel levers too.:yes:
Apparently the new owner is an older chap and does'nt like the loud pipe to which I replied just put the DB killer in the Arrow, simple eh....

i actually managed to get out and cover a few kms today....and discovered how farkin soft i've become, had a serious case of clutchitis by the time i got home
Very good, you'll have to work at getting in some decent rides before the 4 points mate... me too truth be told...

[bogan]

Damn! Was worth a try.....:innocent:

do not despair, is one for sale here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-302637065.htm)

[banditrider]

http://www.visualeconomics.com/what-bp-could-have-bought-with-all-the-money-they-lost/ :gob:

[ducatilover]

Day eight smoke free, haven't used patches for two days, nor have I had any gum. Not bad for a Rover owner.

[cowboyz]

go get a smoke as a reward!

[NZsarge]

go get a smoke as a reward!

Yeah, that's the way I work it...

[Flynn]

Well, haven't really looked on here for about 3 months, .... but it's just like shortland street, or coro.....same shite different day:shutup:

and it looks like I may need to change my signature!!!!!:laugh:

[Pegasus]

Well, haven't really looked on here for about 3 months, .... but it's just like shortland street, or coro.....same shite different day:shutup:

and it looks like I may need to change my signature!!!!!:laugh:

Hey Stranger, where you been? what you been up to?
Details?
etc

[oscarnz]

Day eight smoke free, haven't used patches for two days, nor have I had any gum. Not bad for a Rover owner.

Awesome stuff:yes:

[banditrider]

Well, haven't really looked on here for about 3 months, .... but it's just like shortland street, or coro.....same shite different day:shutup:

and it looks like I may need to change my signature!!!!!:laugh:

Still riding?

[ducatilover]

go get a smoke as a reward! :innocent: Sounds good.


Awesome stuff:yes:
Thank you :scooter:

[Flynn]

yeah, I'm still round, well.... around, still riding, and am just been busy with life, 2 small sprogs and a busy job keep me off the street.....

Buell nearly done 11000km not, so for 7-8 months I guess I've been a few places, gutted I can't do any rides in October though:angry::angry:

Thanks Pegasusfor your PM, we all good!!

[ducatilover]

Such a nice day over in Newman today :sunny: Looks like I shall hole up here in the office and look at the pretty sun light and battle the flu, I will win, because I am the Komatua of flu bashing. :innocent:
Top gear marathon!!!!!
What are Daytona 650/600s worth these days?

[banditrider]

Finally a trike I could own...

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Note: speedo reading is bollocks and film sped up ridiculously in places...

[86GSXR]

Awesome!!! I want to ride that road!

[dogsnbikes]

Finally a trike I could own...

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Note: speedo reading is bollocks and film sped up ridiculously in places...

What a piece of overated crap mind you it would be just like riding a concours:rofl:

you and Al need more sports bike time in the meantime you would have much more fun with this 71 shaker214380

[NZsarge]

Finally a trike I could own...


Note: speedo reading is bollocks and film sped up ridiculously in places...

That thing would be evil to ride on a wet road....

[banditrider]

You got yankee rellies cowboyz? :innocent:

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[NZsarge]

You got yankee rellies cowboyz? :innocent:


I wish I had rellies that had a choice of cars like that! Btw I wouldn't have chosen either of those cars, that Lamborghini Gallardo would have been the ticket..

[banditrider]

Yeah, plenty of nice ones in there alright. But the 'vette was a good choice seeing as they were aiming for a ticket - what with the stupid wing & all the noise...it sounded awesome going past that cop...

[NZsarge]

Yeah, plenty of nice ones in there alright. But the 'vette was a good choice seeing as they were aiming for a ticket - what with the stupid wing & all the noise...it sounded awesome going past that cop...

If they were really serious about getting a ticket all they had to do was go for a pootle on a green Kawasaki..

[cowboyz]

Yeah, plenty of nice ones in there alright. But the 'vette was a good choice seeing as they were aiming for a ticket - what with the stupid wing & all the noise...it sounded awesome going past that cop...




that rocke.. seriously... If you want ticket.... anything green works!

[banditrider]

If they were really serious about getting a ticket all they had to do was go for a pootle on a green Kawasaki..

That's what I thought when I first saw it...

BTW: what did you think of that DVD of our wee pootle?

[cowboyz]

If they were really serious about getting a ticket all they had to do was go for a pootle on a green Kawasaki..

frik i getting slow in my old age!

[NZsarge]

That's what I thought when I first saw it...

BTW: what did you think of that DVD of our wee pootle?

It was well done, nearly sat through the whole thing (a compliment) I have a replacement DVD-R here for you too. Cheers for that mate, I meant to let you know earlier but fitting exhaust's and riding bloody got in the way, sorry.

[NZsarge]

frik i getting slow in my old age!

Nevermind, you'll get quicker with new forks..

[banditrider]

It was well done, nearly sat through the whole thing (a compliment) I have a replacement DVD-R here for you too. Cheers for that mate, I meant to let you know earlier but fitting exhaust's and riding bloody got in the way, sorry.

No worries - ridings better than watching. Any pics of the bike with the new mufflers? Can't wait to hear it at some stage...

[NZsarge]

No worries - ridings better than watching. Any pics of the bike with the new mufflers? Can't wait to hear it at some stage...

Get on the bike and head on over, you can hear it no problems. They look a lot nicer than the Leo's and are a step louder I reckon.

[banditrider]

Haven't decided on a ride yet...we'll see...

[ynot slow]

Get on the bike and head on over, you can hear it no problems. They look a lot nicer than the Leo's and are a step louder I reckon.

Second the sound,2 pipes sound much better than my single one,and man they look sweet.

[NZsarge]

Second the sound,2 pipes sound much better than my single one,and man they look sweet.

Yeah Japanese machines get much maligned for have no character which is a load of shit, it's there you just gotta put a loud pipe on it, I know I harp on it but the FZ1 was a classic example. Standard pipe it was ok but a bit lack lustre, you could hear there was a nice sound trying to get out. Put an Arrow on it and in my humble opinion it's hard up Robertydog's '09 R1 for the best sounding bike i've heard and every time I rode it it bought a smile to my face.. It also changed the character of the bike quite a lot, there was a more aggressive ramp up onto the mid range which was nice for doing powerstands at lower speeds... :whistle:

[Meanie]

Selling some of my riding gear no longer needed if anyone is interested. Upgraded to Alpinestar Gortex
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=309125083
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=309128430
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=309130782

[Owl]

Selling some of my riding gear no longer needed if anyone is interested. Upgraded to Alpinestar Gortex

Good choice!

That Alpinestars RK-5 jacket is nice:yes:

[Meanie]

Good choice!

That Alpinestars RK-5 jacket is nice:yes:

Yep its awesome stuff alright and it is waterproof like they say it is

[ynot slow]

WOW AWESOME EARTHQUAKE just went through,man fish are having fun in aquarium,almost tsunami in fact,just topped up tank too.

[banditrider]

WOW AWESOME EARTHQUAKE just went through,man fish are having fun in aquarium,almost tsunami in fact,just topped up tank too.

A pretty quick one though - all over in no time.

[NZsarge]

WOW AWESOME EARTHQUAKE just went through,man fish are having fun in aquarium,almost tsunami in fact,just topped up tank too.

I did'nt feel anything... :D

[Pegasus]

Must be better suspension on the Bonnie, than I thought. I didn't feel a thing. :scooter:

[Flynn]

Earthquake, no, never felt a thing.....

Been to library this avo, saw live aid 1985 there in a 4 DVD set, hired it for a fortnight, $3 bloody good too, watched first one this evening and half way through the second, good old school music, man how the fashions are coming back, I'll leave following Bono's fashion of the day up to cowboyz, jeans and knee high boots!! classic!!

[slydesigns]

Earthquake? Shit sorry, that was the 675 firing up on the new twin pipes minus the dB killer inserts.

Sorry about that.

[bogan]

Earthquake? Shit sorry, that was the 675 firing up on the new twin pipes minus the dB killer inserts.

Sorry about that.

them triples aren't properly balanced is what causes the quakes, not the noise :bleh: (also, have we covered this before or have i got the mad dejavu?)

looking good though, always been a fan of the undertail exhausts, bros will be getting some in-tail ones later this year I'm hoping :D

[banditrider]

Sound anything like the latest Harley offering?

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[slydesigns]

Sound anything like the latest Harley offering?

no,

binned any wheelies lately?

[ducatilover]

Another new toy. Anyone want to buy this one too? :innocent:

[Flynn]

no,

binned any wheelies lately?

Well, we all know what happens to ya after ya take the piss out of someone elses misfortune, I'm not keen!!

[phantom]

Earthquake? Shit sorry, that was the 675 firing up on the new twin pipes minus the dB killer inserts.

Sorry about that.

That first photo looks like you were working on it at work or are those tools for a Harley

[NZsarge]

Geeez i'm sick of these cold and wet shithouse weekends!

[banditrider]

Ditto, but not wet here...

[Owl]

Ditto, but not wet here...

Yeah cold, but lots of blue sky:yes:

[banditrider]

Drizzle on the track & wet roads through to Balance. Mostly dry and no rain on the Saddle.

[specter]

hey guys! great to see all the shit talk on KB, just having a break in taupo atm

[specter]

Remember not to stand out on Basic... be the Grey Man, the nail that stands out gets hammered. Its team sport, be the team player and you'll breeze through Basic, just dont call ANY NCO's Sir... ever... seriously... We NCO's work for a living.

haha got my half term report yesterday, pl cmd said i was the grey man and would need to be looked at more closely, also became section 2ic which is pretty boring but i get to let loose with the m203!

havnt called any nco's sir but i have called a couple of Bombardier's corporal

[slydesigns]

203's suck balls and unbalance an otherwise ok rifle.

C9's... now theres my fav! I loved being on the Gun Group and you get seriously fit running across axis' of advance all day!

No one gets to let off as much ammo either, or have everyone else pitch in to dean your weapon.

Now they just need to get realistic and replace the C9 with the more Loggie practical Mk.46 variant! Ditches the vehicle mount - we rarely use it, M16 mag feed - no Loggie has access to an M16/M4 to share mags with so why have the feed?, carry handle - weapons no good without a hand on the pistol grip and its replaced with a bipod for a Steyr style monopod grip, Folding stock for getting into and out of our trucks and working around cam nets, and adds Optic rails for Night duties which is when Logistic Resup Ops happen so kind of essential! and smooths all the F&$@ing edges to stop slicing our hands open when operated under duress. Saving a fair amount of weight and adding practical real world POGUE functionality.

And doesn't it just look sexy as shit!!??

But no... the REMF powers that be wont see reason or practicality

[KiwiKat]

Hi all! :cool: USA was great, but it's good to be back in the saddle after a wee period not riding. Rumour has it that the Winter Blues have hit hard and there are only 12 active riders in the Manawatu now...

Did I here a rumour that daylight saving is in 4 or 5 weeks?

Saw bugger all bikes with round tyres in the US and Canada. Talk about a bunch of [_] squares.

[chanceyy]

Hi all! :cool: USA was great, but it's good to be back in the saddle after a wee period not riding. Rumour has it that the Winter Blues have hit hard and there are only 12 active riders in the Manawatu now...

Did I here a rumour that daylight saving is in 4 or 5 weeks?

Saw bugger all bikes with round tyres in the US and Canada. Talk about a bunch of [_] squares.

good to see you back KK, does this mean there are now 13 riders in manawatu ??

daylight savings 4.5 weeks .. overnite on 26 sept ;)

[NZsarge]

Check out the "hunter shoots bear" thread if you haven't already, 'tis funny.

[cowboyz]

super funny! try paints!

[ynot slow]

Cheers hilarious.
Bloody heck talk about wet land around the provences.Went to Stratford yesterday to surpise dad for dads day,after enjoying fathers day car club ride to Tui brewery,40 odd plus Falcons was impressive.
The drive was good,weather good and almost thinking should've taken bike,but true to form at Eltham starts showery,then rain at Stratford.With dad and his partner raising 240 calves we knew they'd be home,arrive to find the dog and no humans,sure enough they turn up,and I am told to light fire,they'll be in asap.So I do veges(in kitchen what was I thinking)and end up being chef jellymeat for evening.After having a few beers and general bullshit session,the power goes off,typical so put bowl of water on fire grill and have a warm coffee,then power returns(after an hour or so),off to bed and forgetting dads' partner put electric blanket on(well 4km from Egmont National Park Boundary so chilly),so about an hour later think friggin warm,and turn blanket off.

Left this morning and the amount of water was amazing,surface flooding and small slips were rife,got to Turakina and diverted to Marton,more flooding and small slips and home ok.The amount of water is huge to say the least,places had no access to driveways etc.Hope any riders out today arrived safe and sound,was bloody unpleaseant in car at times.

[KiwiKat]

I think we got away lucky this time, but it just shows how susceptible we are to more flooding. Headed home early today because of surface flooding and possible road closures but all good. Gotta love the Jeep though.

We should all head for them thar hills I reckon.

But Chch puts our little hiccups in perspective.

[ducatilover]

Who remembers the band Opus?

I need to sell a toy [or two....] anybody want a boat?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=316175389
Open to offers and maybe a new female partner.....:shifty:

[bogan]

just cleaned up a bunch of chain gunk yesterday, time for the sticky oil to fuck off I think, any recommendations of a good wax or something available round palmy? my uncle gets some hardout stuff which dries on there so doesn't attract dust, but still lubes it real good.

[NZsarge]

just cleaned up a bunch of chain gunk yesterday, time for the sticky oil to fuck off I think, any recommendations of a good wax or something available round palmy? my uncle gets some hardout stuff which dries on there so doesn't attract dust, but still lubes it real good.

Maxima chain wax ai'nt too bad dude.

[Owl]

just cleaned up a bunch of chain gunk yesterday, time for the sticky oil to fuck off I think, any recommendations of a good wax or something available round palmy? my uncle gets some hardout stuff which dries on there so doesn't attract dust, but still lubes it real good.

I just got a box full of Prolan (lanolin) products today and I'm going to try it out as a chain lube. Apparently it works real well and lasts for quite some time. We'll see I guess, but it's certainly cheaper than anything in an aerosol.

[road king]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

[bogan]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

gutted! few speeding tickets was there? nah no idea of how you get a limited license, prolly need a damn good reason though, and dunno if missing out on FNRs will cut it!

[cowboyz]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

some disconcerning gentlemen might suggest to not worry about it too much. Limited licences will set you back $1k so if you keep your head down.. dont draw attention to yourself and keep it tidy for 3 months you will be fine.

[road king]

some disconcerning gentlemen might suggest to not worry about it too much. Limited licences will set you back $1k so if you keep your head down.. dont draw attention to yourself and keep it tidy for 3 months you will be fine.

i had heard it was something like 1K to get. sounds good in theory but im ment to be a pro driver, and the nice law enforcement folk went to the bother of letting my employer know that "one of there drivers wont be doing much driving for the next 3 months" so i dont think ill get away with it.

i gave the Citizens Advice Bureau a call but they wernt much use, the just told me to use google.
so i tried the free lawer service and they just gave me the phone number of a regular lawer.

i was planing on skipping the country in about 3 months anyway so i might as well sell my bike now, use the money to keep my job and remove the temptation of riding it. any takers???

[NZsarge]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

That's gutting mate, have to be very wary about the infringements you get these days involving demerits, even what one would think should be minor carries high demerits. The days of getting three 115kph tickets and still hanging on to your license by the skin of your teeth are over.

[yod]

i had heard it was something like 1K to get. sounds good in theory but im ment to be a pro driver, and the nice law enforcement folk went to the bother of letting my employer know that "one of there drivers wont be doing much driving for the next 3 months" so i dont think ill get away with it.

i gave the Citizens Advice Bureau a call but they wernt much use, the just told me to use google.
so i tried the free lawer service and they just gave me the phone number of a regular lawer.

i was planing on skipping the country in about 3 months anyway so i might as well sell my bike now, use the money to keep my job and remove the temptation of riding it. any takers???

I got one a couple of decades ago. Essentially it's a licence that stipulates you can drive from XXam to YYpm within the boundaries of ZZZZZZZ particular area for the purposes of employment, it was arranged through the courts. I expect you'd need to get your employer to come to the party and state that they need you to be able to drive as part of your normal employment tasks, blah, blah, blah

I think it cost about $3-400 back then so I'd hate to think what it'd be now....

[NZsarge]

I just got a box full of Prolan (lanolin) products today and I'm going to try it out as a chain lube. Apparently it works real well and lasts for quite some time. We'll see I guess, but it's certainly cheaper than anything in an aerosol.

Hmmm, have to check that out..

[Mom]

i had heard it was something like 1K to get. sounds good in theory but im ment to be a pro driver, and the nice law enforcement folk went to the bother of letting my employer know that "one of there drivers wont be doing much driving for the next 3 months" so i dont think ill get away with it.

i gave the Citizens Advice Bureau a call but they wernt much use, the just told me to use google.
so i tried the free lawer service and they just gave me the phone number of a regular lawer.

i was planing on skipping the country in about 3 months anyway so i might as well sell my bike now, use the money to keep my job and remove the temptation of riding it. any takers???

There is a thread on here spelling out how to apply for a work licence. You will have to wait 28 days before you can get it though. Would not be too much of a deterrant if you simply got one issued the day you lost it in the first place.

[Monie]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

still ride who care lol poor youuuuuuuuuuuuu ...lololololo sorry

[Owl]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

Gutted for you dude, but at least you'll get it back before Xmas.

[oscarnz]

:crybaby: my licence is gone for 3 months, this is bad, very bad. they just came and took it off me on the spot. no letter or any heads up of any kind. i didnt even know i had gone over my demerits. thought i was in the clear. anyone know about getting a "limited licence"?

Talk to the courts, from what I understand you can apply yourself thru the courts, but one off only. No need for a lawyer, but if it is declined you have to use a lawyer to reapply.
There is no stand-down time, you can apply now.

[oscarnz]

There is a thread on here spelling out how to apply for a work licence. You will have to wait 28 days before you can get it though. Would not be too much of a deterrant if you simply got one issued the day you lost it in the first place.

There is no stand-down when its for Demerit points, you only have a 28day stand-down when its for a disqualification thru the courts.

[Mom]

There is no stand-down when its for Demerit points, you only have a 28day stand-down when its for a disqualification thru the courts.

True? Well then, best not to get demerits to the stage that you walk then. I learned something.

[ducatilover]

Should I throw the boat + Rover on TardMe in $1 reserve auctions? I wouldn't mind scraping s few thousand together and going silly in a bike shop...I'm sick of a bikeless garage.

[yod]

Should I throw the boat + Rover on TardMe in $1 reserve auctions? I wouldn't mind scraping s few thousand together and going silly in a bike shop...I'm sick of a bikeless garage.

do it

buy a honda

[ducatilover]

do it

buy a honda

:yes: If I get enough coin, chances are I'll grab the firts single seat GB400TT I see. I want another bros650, but, I am not willing to pay the silly rego costs. :crazy:
A new set of riding gear will be needed too.

[bogan]

:yes: If I get enough coin, chances are I'll grab the firts single seat GB400TT I see. I want another bros650, but, I am not willing to pay the silly rego costs. :crazy:
A new set of riding gear will be needed too.

just get a 400 and engine swap it, the frames the same iirc. Then I can sell you all my old parts!

[banditrider]

Two-wheeled house mover in action:

218727

No issues with unwanted stoppies...

[ducatilover]

just get a 400 and engine swap it, the frames the same iirc. Then I can sell you all my old parts!

The frames are essentially the same, but, belive me, the 400 has smaller crappier forks [Hard to believe as the 650 has freaking shit forks]
It would be a death trap.
What do you mean your old parts? Have you broken yours?

Got the V8 on trade me along with the boat now. ;)
Wish me luck Ladles and gentle spoons

[ducatilover]

Two-wheeled house mover in action:

218727

No issues with unwanted stoppies...
Heh....choice!!!!!!


I shall look at 599cc and less, must be fun and good looking. Fast is not a major [typical Honda owner....] 400cc 4cyls would be heaps quick enough for the time being. GB400 single seat is top of the list, followed by honda CB-1/CB400 and a GSX400.
The the usual, FZR400 [The pretty one], zxr400, GSXR400 [Maybe...if the price is good....]
and I dream of NC29 CBR400RR and NC30 Viffers...

[bogan]

The frames are essentially the same, but, belive me, the 400 has smaller crappier forks [Hard to believe as the 650 has freaking shit forks]
It would be a death trap.
What do you mean your old parts? Have you broken yours?

Got the V8 on trade me along with the boat now. ;)
Wish me luck Ladles and gentle spoons

Well I could sell you some 650 forks for one! (in a few months that is) haven't broken parts, just finding/making better ones :D

[ducatilover]

Well I could sell you some 650 forks for one! (in a few months that is) haven't broken parts, just finding/making better ones :D

Jolly good mate! I don't think I can be buggered with a 400/650 hybrid. Lovely bikes, love them to bit. But, I shall try something new. Haven't had a 4cyl since the GPZ400R when I was 16.

Which is a good thing...


What are the plans for the bros?

[bogan]

What are the plans for the bros?

so far I've done a cbr600f4 shock with custom linkage, a mikuni vac fuel pump.
Got new forks (zxr250), renthal fatbars, pods and jets lying round to go in. Also plan on replacing the rear section with an ally subframe, single seat, and under tail exhaust. Got some other bits in the pipeline too, but those will keep me busy for a while...

[ducatilover]

so far I've done a cbr600f4 shock with custom linkage, a mikuni vac fuel pump.
Got new forks (zxr250), renthal fatbars, pods and jets lying round to go in. Also plan on replacing the rear section with an ally subframe, single seat, and under tail exhaust. Got some other bits in the pipeline too, but those will keep me busy for a while...

Super fun!! I wish I had kept my [wreck] 650, I could have sold you the motor, was making a few ponies for a bros [71whp if I rmember correct]
I have some slightly bent fork legs here if you want them..... ;)
I hope I can score a nice wee bike and some nice gear from the sale of the boat and Rover.

[bogan]

Super fun!! I wish I had kept my [wreck] 650, I could have sold you the motor, was making a few ponies for a bros [71whp if I rmember correct]
I have some slightly bent fork legs here if you want them..... ;)
I hope I can score a nice wee bike and some nice gear from the sale of the boat and Rover.

nah no need for bent forks! fuck 71whp is a lot for a bros, you do the 700cc kit or something?

[ducatilover]

nah no need for bent forks! fuck 71whp is a lot for a bros, you do the 700cc kit or something?

Head work, cams/springs, carb kitted and Moriwoki stainless system [from the bocks, was a fair bit fatter than standard too, and tuned length, ridiculous sound] and that's all I know had been done. It ate the clutch, fast.
I would be happy with a 400 I suppose, just for that sound...mmmm 52 degree twin FTW!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[bogan]

Head work, cams/springs, carb kitted and Moriwoki stainless system [from the bocks, was a fair bit fatter than standard too, and tuned length, ridiculous sound] and that's all I know had been done. It ate the clutch, fast.
I would be happy with a 400 I suppose, just for that sound...mmmm 52 degree twin FTW!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

yeh, except the crank isn't shared pin, so the effective angle is still 90degrees iirc, I got a moriwaki chambered exhaust on there atm, took it apart and seems pretty restrictive, straight through can should be ftw!

[ducatilover]

yeh, except the crank isn't shared pin, so the effective angle is still 90degrees iirc, I got a moriwaki chambered exhaust on there atm, took it apart and seems pretty restrictive, straight through can should be ftw!

Never even thought about that? They do have a unique sound though. Mine was rather empty in the can....got the can packed and it ran like shit, so emptied it again :whistle:
Argh, I want the toys gone now so I can start hitting buy nows....

[Meanie]

do it

buy a honda

You poor lad, guess that counceling didnt work eh :crazy:

[ducatilover]

You poor lad, guess that counceling didnt work eh :crazy:

Real men ride Honda motorcycles. My mumsie says so. She made cookies

[cowboyz]

Real men ride Honda motorcycles. My mumsie says so. She made cookies

she just told you that to prevent you ever getting laid.... Mothers are frikken mean like that!

[ducatilover]

she just told you that to prevent you ever getting laid.... Mothers are frikken mean like that!

That explains so much :crazy:

[banditrider]

Nothing like a nice wee drop of rain...

[bogan]

Nothing like a nice wee drop of rain...

and some good rumble rumble, wonder if I could make an exhaust sound like that :whistle:

[ducatilover]

and some good rumble rumble, wonder if I could make an exhaust sound like that :whistle:
Bit of anti matter injection will sort that.

Nothing like a nice wee drop of rain...

Rain? Where? Couldn't be :eek5:
The wind is so strong it just moved the boat/trailer!

[banditrider]

Launching...

218930

[banditrider]

Ouch: http://thatwillbuffout.com/2010/09/19/funny-car-photos-honey-will-you-go-check-on-the-bike/

[ducatilover]

Was that an SV thou? [past tense is very operative here]

[ducatilover]

Wait, brain fart, solid frame not an SV. I'm going with pre-05 R6

[NZsarge]

. I'm going with pre-05 R6

Dunno, that tank doesn't look right for a R6, Kawasaki maybe...

[cowboyz]

Dunno, that tank doesn't look right for a R6, Kawasaki maybe...

i thought it looked very hondaish.. like a vtr or somehting....???

[NZsarge]

Yeah without the fairing and on that angle it's bloody hard to tell.

[bogan]

clearly a snoozuki, you can tell cos it's taking a nap :bleh:

[ducatilover]

Dunno, that tank doesn't look right for a R6, Kawasaki maybe...

Seems to be very CBR esque, it's got the mudguard that wraps onto the outer fork legs and it's also very broken.
Must be a Honda. Although I don't recall the 2003/04 CBR600 haveing a black frame...or that rear exhaust hanger.

I like Bogans idea actually.

And coconut + chocolate slice.

[miper]

Might have add to the manawatu numbers. Are the friday night pootles gona come back this summer. Might be keen to tag along now the tuono's going good.

[Owl]

Might have add to the manawatu numbers. Are the friday night pootles gona come back this summer. Might be keen to tag along now the tuono's going good.

Cool! Center of the universe (Ashhurst) and everything as well.

See you Friday 1st Oct, Ashhurst garage, 6pm for the first FNR of the year!:yes:

[cowboyz]

Cool! Center of the universe (Ashhurst) and everything as well.

See you Friday 1st Oct, Ashhurst garage, 6pm for the first FNR of the year!:yes:

i think im making an effort on a guest appearance....

[NZsarge]

Might have add to the manawatu numbers. Are the friday night pootles gona come back this summer. Might be keen to tag along now the tuono's going good.

Sweet, can't say that I will or won't be there on the 1st but i'll be on a FNR at some point.

[ducatilover]

I can't check my trade me at work and dream of bikes....Grrrr

[Flynn]

We've all been laughing at Cowboyz new bike, but this could be his new toy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Outdoor-toys-structures/Other/auction-318090630.htm

Pretty cool too, I must admit.

[cowboyz]

that is cool.. i might have to have one!

[NZsarge]

Plenty of wind about to fly that sucker too...

[yod]

never a shortage in palmy

[cowboyz]

well.. all jokes aside! I got me a new toy!

[NZsarge]

well.. all jokes aside! I got me a new toy!

Oh yeah, do tell..

[cowboyz]

video coming in a few days.......

[NZsarge]

Give over! In a few days! gone on, you can tell me, I won't tell anyone..

[cowboyz]

Ill just say its big and its GREEN!

[NZsarge]

Now you're just teasing! Are you still crook?

[cowboyz]

I am too! been sleeping all week! just cant find the energy to be fucked really! trackday tomorrow. might go for a looky but doubt i will ride

[NZsarge]

I am too! been sleeping all week! just cant find the energy to be fucked really! trackday tomorrow. might go for a looky but doubt i will ride

Yeah might scoot over for a look see too, gotta get those pants back to Sam so he can fix them, that's something else I can do over that way.

[cowboyz]

im thinking of putting a light in the 9 and taking it for a spin too.. dunnno.. see if im alive inthe morning or not

[bogan]

Ill just say its big and its GREEN!

aha, a john deere, good choice bro :bleh:

[NZsarge]

im thinking of putting a light in the 9 and taking it for a spin too.. dunnno.. see if im alive inthe morning or not

Going by the weather we've been having lately i'm not sure it'd be worth the effort of putting the light in the 9 or not, you could either be washed off the road, blown off the road or both.... *groan*

[cowboyz]

going by the weather we've been having lately i'm not sure it'd be worth the effort of putting the light in the 9 or not, you could either be washed off the road, blown off the road or both.... *groan*

summer coming!!!!

[Owl]

Going by the weather we've been having lately i'm not sure it'd be worth the effort of putting the light in the 9 or not, you could either be washed off the road, blown off the road or both.... *groan*

Just got to pick your timing. I took the afternoon off yesterday and went for a blat:D

[bogan]

riding to hamilton on fri, best route plan? think it'll be vinegar-desert rd-west side of lake taupo-tokaroa to hamilton on the main route. Any roads of awesomness I'm missing? also whats the fuel stop distances like? I get between 150-180km per tank.

[yod]

riding to hamilton on fri, best route plan? think it'll be vinegar-desert rd-west side of lake taupo-tokaroa to hamilton on the main route. Any roads of awesomness I'm missing? also whats the fuel stop distances like? I get between 150-180km per tank.

i'd go this way (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rangitikei+St&daddr=Massey+St&hl=en&geocode=FYw9mP0dtJd3Cg%3BFZRev_0dQjdyCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-37.872685,175.407715&sspn=0.420068,0.565796&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.997841,176.000977&spn=3.30851,4.526367&z=8)

because taumarunui to eight mile junction is FMS and highway 39 from otorohanga is pretty sweet too

you could go through vinegar hill and then left at waiouru and across to highway 4 but the paras from wanganui north are also minty mintastic

[Owl]

I'd go yod's way!:yes:

[ducatilover]

I'd agree with Yod and Owl :Punk:

[bogan]

sounds like a plan, looks like plenty of fuel stops that way too!

[dogsnbikes]

i'd go this way (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rangitikei+St&daddr=Massey+St&hl=en&geocode=FYw9mP0dtJd3Cg%3BFZRev_0dQjdyCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-37.872685,175.407715&sspn=0.420068,0.565796&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.997841,176.000977&spn=3.30851,4.526367&z=8)

because taumarunui to eight mile junction is FMS and highway 39 from otorohanga is pretty sweet too

you could go through vinegar hill and then left at waiouru and across to highway 4 but the paras from wanganui north are also minty mintastic


I'd go yod's way!:yes:


I'd agree with Yod and Owl :Punk:


sounds like a plan, looks like plenty of fuel stops that way too!

Just a small change at Wanganui for you if there is no need for you too stop for gas :innocent:

10. Head northeast on Warrengate Rd toward No 2 Line 32 m
11. Turn left at No 2 Line 6.3 km
12. Turn right at Okoia Rd 1.9 km
13. Continue onto No 3 Line 450 m
14. Turn left to stay on No 3 Line 1.6 km

10.3 km – about 14 mins
No 3 Line

15. Head northwest on No 3 Line toward Gordon Park Rd 1.3 km
16. Take the 1st right onto Gordon Park Rd 1.0 km
17. Gordon Park Rd turns slightly left and becomes Kaimatira Rd 950 m

3.3 km – about 5 mins
Kaimatira Rd



18. Head northwest on Kaimatira Rd toward Riverbank Rd 400 m
19. Turn right at SH 4 29.6 km
20. Turn left to stay on SH 4

[ducatilover]

sounds like a plan, looks like plenty of fuel stops that way too!

Much needed on a BROS650 :wings:

[bogan]

Much needed on a BROS650 :wings:

haha, nah doesn't need much, but you can't take much with you either! Found out its time to start writing my thesis now, so I procrastinated by doing up the ZXR triple tree to fit the bros. Hoping to have the new front end on it by the MAG-NZ taupo fundraiser and show-n-shine in november.

[ducatilover]

haha, nah doesn't need much, but you can't take much with you either! Found out its time to start writing my thesis now, so I procrastinated by doing up the ZXR triple tree to fit the bros. Hoping to have the new front end on it by the MAG-NZ taupo fundraiser and show-n-shine in november.

Jolly excellent sir!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-320596564.htm
What ya think? Get my license back in November, so could be a nice wee project.
:innocent:

[cowboyz]

i'd go this way (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rangitikei+St&daddr=Massey+St&hl=en&geocode=FYw9mP0dtJd3Cg%3BFZRev_0dQjdyCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-37.872685,175.407715&sspn=0.420068,0.565796&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.997841,176.000977&spn=3.30851,4.526367&z=8)

because taumarunui to eight mile junction is FMS and highway 39 from otorohanga is pretty sweet too

you could go through vinegar hill and then left at waiouru and across to highway 4 but the paras from wanganui north are also minty mintastic

the yod has learned well!

[NZsarge]

i'd go this way (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rangitikei+St&daddr=Massey+St&hl=en&geocode=FYw9mP0dtJd3Cg%3BFZRev_0dQjdyCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-37.872685,175.407715&sspn=0.420068,0.565796&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.997841,176.000977&spn=3.30851,4.526367&z=8)


you could go through vinegar hill and then left at waiouru and across to highway 4 but the paras from wanganui north are also minty mintastic

Minty mintastic indeed although if time weren't too much of an issue you could also go Rangiwahia and across to 4 at Waiouru, beaut road that.. Either or as far as I'd be concerned.

[bogan]

Jolly excellent sir!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-320596564.htm
What ya think? Get my license back in November, so could be a nice wee project.
:innocent:

indeed, does v-tech model mean what it normally means? Photos not showing a hell of a lot atm...

[ducatilover]

indeed, does v-tech model mean what it normally means? Photos not showing a hell of a lot atm...

I don't think it is actually a V-Tec model, they were later model as far as I am aware.
The V-Tec, if it has it, is the retarded system like the viffer where it will make the change from 8V to 16V. :sick:

[banditrider]

i'd go this way (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rangitikei+St&daddr=Massey+St&hl=en&geocode=FYw9mP0dtJd3Cg%3BFZRev_0dQjdyCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-37.872685,175.407715&sspn=0.420068,0.565796&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.997841,176.000977&spn=3.30851,4.526367&z=8)

because taumarunui to eight mile junction is FMS and highway 39 from otorohanga is pretty sweet too

you could go through vinegar hill and then left at waiouru and across to highway 4 but the paras from wanganui north are also minty mintastic

Another option! (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=-40.070714,175.6373487+to:Hunterville+to:-39.9088589,175.5429408+to:Fordell+to:-39.78892,175.24876+to:-39.4760269,175.4888079+to:Waiouru+to:-39.351925,175.719454+to:-39.0828569,175.72898+to:-38.95709,175.74194+to:Taumarunui+to:-38.6285889,175.2954983+to:Benneydale+to:Waipapa+Rd +to:Otorohanga+Rd+to:Te+Anga+Rd+to:-38.15614,174.82659+to:Kawhia+Rd+to:Ormsby+Rd+to:Ha milton&hl=en&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF caRnP0dZAN4CimFJQq8cM1BbTF626gJUtNCKQ%3BFSeenv0dxP d2Cin9P6EGXCpAbTFmyuolYgn6FA%3BFQYKn_0dnJJ2Cil3TO7 4EipAbTGprLuKhSmUQQ%3BFY8_nv0dAltxCinX59Y3sR5AbTFQ UDLf14dROQ%3BFYjeoP0deBVyCimh-QK-O6JqbTGQpHSQrXD7KA%3BFcakpf0dJ791CinvSL54ffFqbTEh1 sKjiT-uNg%3BFTOYpf0d4n14CilNZa_K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg%3BFYu Jp_0dHkR5CimxyfLWAlFqbTGPDKDTl1YSEQ%3BFZikq_0dVGl5 CimDnUaQfa9rbTH93mSNb7MaAg%3BFd6Prf0d9Jt5CikBEUsfI qNrbTElQ8XQgm5dDg%3BFSexrv0dnExyCinROdvNakBrbTEgRE JHTjGoYA%3BFRSTsv0dCsxyCinV9hUXx2BrbTHzamTGogSJAQ% 3BFbM4tP0dvchzCimzFuvziZ5sbTEh2aifGVviqA%3BFVSitv0 dx1h5Cg%3BFef9uf0dsiFzCg%3BFXDft_0dCIptCg%3BFZTIuf 0dXqRrCikNUO2r-TYTbTHVXSjC3Gst7A%3BFW_3uv0dZlNuCg%3BFfa5u_0d2TRxC g%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,3,5,6,8,9,10,12,17&sll=-37.937699,175.389862&sspn=0.611947,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.796908,175.22644&spn=2.418897,4.938354&z=8)

[bogan]

Another option! (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=-40.070714,175.6373487+to:Hunterville+to:-39.9088589,175.5429408+to:Fordell+to:-39.78892,175.24876+to:-39.4760269,175.4888079+to:Waiouru+to:-39.351925,175.719454+to:-39.0828569,175.72898+to:-38.95709,175.74194+to:Taumarunui+to:-38.6285889,175.2954983+to:Benneydale+to:Waipapa+Rd +to:Otorohanga+Rd+to:Te+Anga+Rd+to:-38.15614,174.82659+to:Kawhia+Rd+to:Ormsby+Rd+to:Ha milton&hl=en&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF caRnP0dZAN4CimFJQq8cM1BbTF626gJUtNCKQ%3BFSeenv0dxP d2Cin9P6EGXCpAbTFmyuolYgn6FA%3BFQYKn_0dnJJ2Cil3TO7 4EipAbTGprLuKhSmUQQ%3BFY8_nv0dAltxCinX59Y3sR5AbTFQ UDLf14dROQ%3BFYjeoP0deBVyCimh-QK-O6JqbTGQpHSQrXD7KA%3BFcakpf0dJ791CinvSL54ffFqbTEh1 sKjiT-uNg%3BFTOYpf0d4n14CilNZa_K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg%3BFYu Jp_0dHkR5CimxyfLWAlFqbTGPDKDTl1YSEQ%3BFZikq_0dVGl5 CimDnUaQfa9rbTH93mSNb7MaAg%3BFd6Prf0d9Jt5CikBEUsfI qNrbTElQ8XQgm5dDg%3BFSexrv0dnExyCinROdvNakBrbTEgRE JHTjGoYA%3BFRSTsv0dCsxyCinV9hUXx2BrbTHzamTGogSJAQ% 3BFbM4tP0dvchzCimzFuvziZ5sbTEh2aifGVviqA%3BFVSitv0 dx1h5Cg%3BFef9uf0dsiFzCg%3BFXDft_0dCIptCg%3BFZTIuf 0dXqRrCikNUO2r-TYTbTHVXSjC3Gst7A%3BFW_3uv0dZlNuCg%3BFfa5u_0d2TRxC g%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,3,5,6,8,9,10,12,17&sll=-37.937699,175.389862&sspn=0.611947,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.796908,175.22644&spn=2.418897,4.938354&z=8)

looks fun, but a little long for one days travel!

[banditrider]

looks fun, but a little long for one days travel!

Only 733km - 2 fuel stops (could probably do it with 1 stop if gas station was in the right place and not too hard on the gas).

[bogan]

Only 733km - 2 fuel stops (could probably do it with 1 stop if gas station was in the right place and not too hard on the gas).

lol, i'd need 3 fuel stops if they were in the right places, and probly another 3 rest stops or a new pair of rearsets!

[ducatilover]

733km divided by a bros650 doing 170 km per tank....
Mine was only getting 140ish before reserve "commuting" the Pahiatua track each day. Had to fill up every day in Pahiatua.

[banditrider]

lol, i'd need 3 fuel stops if they were in the right places, and probly another 3 rest stops or a new pair of rearsets!

The VTR would need at least that - given the roads in the route :yes::innocent:

[banditrider]

Rossi's helmets: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/52-photos-of-valentino-rossis-helmets.htm

[cowboyz]

looks fun, but a little long for one days travel!

hahhahhahah. you do know who your talking to?????

[ducatilover]

Is anybody going to Marton soon? I may need that CB400 looked at. :woohoo: Or I could just take the risk and buy it unseen.....:scooter: :drinkup:

[bogan]

Is anybody going to Marton soon? I may need that CB400 looked at. :woohoo: Or I could just take the risk and buy it unseen.....:scooter: :drinkup:

get the FNR crew to turn up!

Or I am probably (weather permitting) passing through wanganui on fri, easy detour to look at a bike in marton...

[ducatilover]

get the FNR crew to turn up!

Or I am probably (weather permitting) passing through wanganui on fri, easy detour to look at a bike in marton...

I've got to find a way to town to lay a deposit down [stupid rural and no license shit]
But if you, or anyone could have a squizz, it would be great. I can pay in beverages or that money stuff. :sunny: I need a project to keep myself busy when away from study/work until November....

[ducatilover]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4178822/Give-way-road-rule-change-confirmed

There's a wee bit in here about proposed power to weight restrictions on bikes.
In theory a good idea, except the Japs lie often about the power/weight.
It's a good idea though, learners could own a bros400 or GB400 type thing in theory. Or any Harley..... :innocent:

[bogan]

I've got to find a way to town to lay a deposit down [stupid rural and no license shit]
But if you, or anyone could have a squizz, it would be great. I can pay in beverages or that money stuff. :sunny: I need a project to keep myself busy when away from study/work until November....

yup, weather permitting I'd be going through late morning sometime, so if you wanna arrange a look let me know where, and any non-standard checks to do.

[bogan]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4178822/Give-way-road-rule-change-confirmed

There's a wee bit in here about proposed power to weight restrictions on bikes.
In theory a good idea, except the Japs lie often about the power/weight.
It's a good idea though, learners could own a bros400 or GB400 type thing in theory. Or any Harley..... :innocent:

:lol: so its a good idea for learners to own harleys, hmmm ,maybe they haven't thought it through!

In UK i think bros 400's are sometimes allowed on learners depending if they choose to take the whp, or crank hp, bit of a messed up system.

[ducatilover]

yup, weather permitting I'd be going through late morning sometime, so if you wanna arrange a look let me know where, and any non-standard checks to do.


:lol: so its a good idea for learners to own harleys, hmmm ,maybe they haven't thought it through!

In UK i think bros 400's are sometimes allowed on learners depending if they choose to take the whp, or crank hp, bit of a messed up system.

Bros400 make less power than a spada....:facepalm:
Which day are you going through? I'll get in contact with the people.
Just the usual checks on a bike plus a quick look to see how bad the damage from it being dropped is, hopefully the radiator is fine and the crank case isn't shagged beyond repair.

[bogan]

Bros400 make less power than a spada....:facepalm:
Which day are you going through? I'll get in contact with the people.
Just the usual checks on a bike plus a quick look to see how bad the damage from it being dropped is, hopefully the radiator is fine and the crank case isn't shagged beyond repair.

friday, yeh buggered crankcase is probly a bit of a big issue!

[Bald Eagle]

friday, yeh buggered crankcase is probly a bit of a big issue!

what buggered like this you mean.

[ducatilover]

friday, yeh buggered crankcase is probly a bit of a big issue!
Cool will get in contact, you have a mobile number I can get you on? Chur.


what buggered like this you mean.

That's mint.....

[chanceyy]

hi guys


just so you do not pay more GST than you have to for your electricity or gas make sure you call your energy company tomorrow with your reads so they can bill you up to date ;) at 12.5% from 1st all of your bill is charged at 15%

[ducatilover]

Poo, forgot about that :facepalm:

[Owl]

hi guys


just so you do not pay more GST than you have to for your electricity or gas make sure you call your energy company tomorrow with your reads so they can bill you up to date ;) at 12.5% from 1st all of your bill is charged at 15%

Meh, raped tomorrow or raped on Friday still = rape:blink:

[ducatilover]

Oh no, a metaphorical hole is being burned into my pocket.... :shit:
My right wrist is twitching, has been a year since I've parked a bike in the car port.

[banditrider]

Real or not?

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[chanceyy]

Meh, raped tomorrow or raped on Friday still = rape:blink:

yeah it is but why pay more than you have too. also if your power has been underestimated its better to pay 12.5 rather than 15%. however if you have been over estimated then all sweet leave it as it is ;0

[NZsarge]

Real or not?



Be kinda hard to fake don't ya think?

[bogan]

Real or not?


In soviet russia, lane splits you! Well, he got lucky that time anyway, but can't see that style of riding ending well for him.

[ducatilover]

I think I shat on my seat watching that. :blink:

[banditrider]

Be kinda hard to fake don't ya think?

Yeah, I thought it looked pretty real and that the engine noise matched what was going on but there were a lot of comments about speeding up the video etc. It would be pretty hard to do that and match the audio so well.

Totally fricken insane!

[KiwiKat]

Amazing video BR. An absolute idiot but his concentration and skill level was impressive. Can't figure how he kept his mirrors.

[ducatilover]

I has new helmet :sunny:

[oscarnz]

I has new helmet :sunny:

More details please, what sort etc
Photos???

[ducatilover]

More details please, what sort etc
Photos???

It's round and has this funny clear plasticy thing at the front :innocent:
It was $1 reserve on TardMe, so I thought, "Doug, you need a helmet and this is jolly stupid looking. BUY IT!"

So, I did.

It's nothing over the top, was actually looking for another flip front, but, I'm a tight bugger.

[bogan]

national park route was FMS, the ascent from wanganui had some awesome slow twisties, bit nipply at the top though, then mint again from taurmanui to te kuiti.

However what's not mint is my charging system is fucked, not sure what exactly is wrong with it though, could be stator, could be rect, dunno if I have enough time to properly check em, stator is generating voltage so it probably the reg/rect...

[ducatilover]

national park route was FMS, the ascent from wanganui had some awesome slow twisties, bit nipply at the top though, then mint again from taurmanui to te kuiti.

However what's not mint is my charging system is fucked, not sure what exactly is wrong with it though, could be stator, could be rect, dunno if I have enough time to properly check em, stator is generating voltage so it probably the reg/rect...

The Rec tend to get a bit warm and sometimes smell like burning Honda.
Good you got some corner time though!

[ducatilover]

That's irritating. The man who won the auction for my cage popped over to pick it up, pessimistic pull through may I say, looked at it, started it (no choke and looked befuddled as to why it was idling rough) looked around it and said it didn't match the "vision in his mind" and said a very nice good-bye. :facepalm: I was well tempted to give him one upside the swede. So, I have gone to all the trouble of arranging a deal on a bike, sent Mr Bogan to look at said bike, arranged to pick it up in the morrow and well, that won't happen unless my hind quarters has a wad of cash up it. :angry: Not a happy chappy. Waste of time and listing/success fees.

[Pegasus]

I just went for my first ride in about 3 weeks. Frigging Awesome!!!!!!

:woohoo:

You don't realise how much you miss riding, till the weather & other stuff all conspire against you for a couple of weeks in a row. I think I must be hooked

[yod]

That's irritating. The man who won the auction for my cage popped over to pick it up, pessimistic pull through may I say, looked at it, started it (no choke and looked befuddled as to why it was idling rough) looked around it and said it didn't match the "vision in his mind" and said a very nice good-bye. :facepalm: I was well tempted to give him one upside the swede. So, I have gone to all the trouble of arranging a deal on a bike, sent Mr Bogan to look at said bike, arranged to pick it up in the morrow and well, that won't happen unless my hind quarters has a wad of cash up it. :angry: Not a happy chappy. Waste of time and listing/success fees.

i'd be telling him here's the keys, you bid, you bought it, bye bye......

at the absolute MINIMUM he should be giving you the success fee back! what a wanker!

[ducatilover]

i'd be telling him here's the keys, you bid, you bought it, bye bye......

at the absolute MINIMUM he should be giving you the success fee back! what a wanker!

I was considering that, but, he was obviously a stubborn twit :facepalm:
I have another chap in Maungaturoto who is interested.... 680km away.

[chanceyy]

I just went for my first ride in about 3 weeks. Frigging Awesome!!!!!!

:woohoo:

You don't realise how much you miss riding, till the weather & other stuff all conspire against you for a couple of weeks in a row. I think I must be hooked


Heading out for a bit morrow if you wanna come ;) have a wee plan in mind but pretty flexible and coffee stop along the way mandatory

[Pegasus]

Heading out for a bit morrow if you wanna come ;) have a wee plan in mind but pretty flexible and coffee stop along the way mandatory

Yeah I could be keen. Sarge's ride would be a bit too far for me, but do want to get a few more K's up before taking my baby to Opunake next weekend.

[KiwiKat]

I just went for my first ride in about 3 weeks. Frigging Awesome!!!!!!

:woohoo:

You don't realise how much you miss riding, till the weather & other stuff all conspire against you for a couple of weeks in a row. I think I must be hooked

Ditto. Just had a nice little :scooter:pootle with YNOT and the ladies. A little cool, but a nice lunch / drinks at the Waterford and coffees at Ashhurst. Owner really keen on the bikes and mentioned the Friday Night Crowd. The Oktberfest next weekend (Saturday) looks like fun. Got to get in more practice with the pillion, but she holds on nicely :yes:

[NZsarge]

I just went for my first ride in about 3 weeks. Frigging Awesome!!!!!!

:woohoo:

You don't realise how much you miss riding, till the weather & other stuff all conspire against you for a couple of weeks in a row. I think I must be hooked

Agreed, having some genuinely nice weather to ride always lifts the spirits too.

[ducatilover]

I heard a few bikes going past on SH2. Made my day too, heard what must have been a 250cc 4cyl revving right out. What a delicious noise :yes: A few meaty sounding 90 deg twins tootled by too, got me all excited :love:

[porky]

I heard a few bikes going past on SH2. Made my day too, heard what must have been a 250cc 4cyl revving right out. What a delicious noise :yes: A few meaty sounding 90 deg twins tootled by too, got me all excited :love:

Cant have been me, i wasnt tootling.:innocent:

[ducatilover]

Cant have been me, i wasnt tootling.:innocent:

I think more people should wind it out near my place.
When you get under the train bridge heading north of Eke, open it up. You'll get a good run up and as you go across the bridge just a little further you shall go past my place, beep the horn or hit the clutch, make my day! :yes:

[chanceyy]

Yeah I could be keen. Sarge's ride would be a bit too far for me, but do want to get a few more K's up before taking my baby to Opunake next weekend.

cool as doll prob be late morn, am house sitting & have a few jobs to do in the morn :innocent: will flick you a text tomorrow but at this stage thinking around 11ish

[oscarnz]

Heading out for a bit morrow if you wanna come ;) have a wee plan in mind but pretty flexible and coffee stop along the way mandatory

I am keen, got lots of study done today. So a ride to reward myself will be good

[chanceyy]

I am keen, got lots of study done today. So a ride to reward myself will be good

Cool shall we just meet at your place then ??

will text to confirm in morn but around 11ish .. so thinking of leaving about half 11

feel Halcombe & Mt Stewart calling us ... but we can decide morrow morn

[oscarnz]

:scooter::scooter:
Cool shall we just meet at your place then ??

will text to confirm in morn but around 11ish .. so thinking of leaving about half 11

feel Halcombe & Mt Stewart calling us ... but we can decide morrow morn

Yeah that sounds like a plan, I am happy with that. :woohoo: looking forward to a :scooter:
Glad the :sunny: will still be shining. Am loving this weather :yes:

[chanceyy]

:scooter::scooter:

Yeah that sounds like a plan, I am happy with that. :woohoo: looking forward to a :scooter:
Glad the :sunny: will still be shining. Am loving this weather :yes:


ohh yeah me too ..esp being at work all day while the sun was shining .. morrow bike time :)

[Pegasus]

Cool shall we just meet at your place then ??

will text to confirm in morn but around 11ish .. so thinking of leaving about half 11

feel Halcombe & Mt Stewart calling us ... but we can decide morrow morn


:scooter::scooter:

Yeah that sounds like a plan, I am happy with that. :woohoo: looking forward to a :scooter:
Glad the :sunny: will still be shining. Am loving this weather :yes:

Sounds good to me

[chanceyy]

cool may have a few others joining us too ;)

[ducatilover]

How was the ride guys/girls?
Helmet arrived today, I'm going to look like a massive pull through wearing it (AWESOME!!!!) and I took the Rover for it's final drive. What a lovely car, so sad to see it go :crybaby: 220522

[bogan]

How was the ride guys/girls?
Helmet arrived today, I'm going to look like a massive pull through wearing it (AWESOME!!!!) and I took the Rover for it's final drive. What a lovely car, so sad to see it go :crybaby: 220522

choice, so when you gonna have the cb on the road?

managed to find a replacement reg/rect in hamilton (bike busters ftw!) from an MC19, still get fucking warm sometimes so not sure what the story is there, but made it back down, stayed at parents in hb last night but had a mint run through the napier taupo hills getting there.

[banditrider]

http://cars.failblog.org/2010/10/04/funny-car-photos-just-try-and-buff-out-a-broken-subframe/

[NZsarge]

Is the final round of the winter series this weekend on the Saturday or the Sunday? Cheers.

[cowboyz]

Is the final round of the winter series this weekend on the Saturday or the Sunday? Cheers.

its on sat! bike is repainted ready to go!220595220596220597

[NZsarge]

Sweet, cheers. Might have to give the FNR a miss this friday and go check out the race Saturday.

[yod]

its on sat! bike is repainted ready to go!220595220596220597

mr green rides again! bit dark innit? couldn't you find a colour a bit closer to cow-a-sock-ee green?

[ducatilover]

choice, so when you gonna have the cb on the road?

managed to find a replacement reg/rect in hamilton (bike busters ftw!) from an MC19, still get fucking warm sometimes so not sure what the story is there, but made it back down, stayed at parents in hb last night but had a mint run through the napier taupo hills getting there.

Still haven't managed to pick it up yet :facepalm:
Make a duct to the heat sink on the reg/rec?

[cowboyz]

mr green rides again! bit dark innit? couldn't you find a colour a bit closer to cow-a-sock-ee green?

he darker green matches the infield at manfield better...............

[ducatilover]

its on sat! bike is repainted ready to go!220595220596220597

Looks like Kermits groin :yes:

[bogan]

Still haven't managed to pick it up yet :facepalm:
Make a duct to the heat sink on the reg/rec?

nah, may replace the circuit with something moar awesomer, as i plan to run the exhaust up through there so gotta make it run even cooler. yet to take it apart, but i suspect the reg just burns off all excess energy that the stor puts out and bike doesn't need, not even a little bit ideal!

[ducatilover]

nah, may replace the circuit with something moar awesomer, as i plan to run the exhaust up through there so gotta make it run even cooler. yet to take it apart, but i suspect the reg just burns off all excess energy that the stor puts out and bike doesn't need, not even a little bit ideal!

You making an undertail zorst? :love:
They use zener diodes don't they?

[bogan]

You making an undertail zorst? :love:
They use zener diodes don't they?

nah, inside-tail exhaust :sunny: yeh, only for voltage reference though they generally control SCR's (silicon controlled rectifiers) which dissipate the energy, so in theory it'll run colder the more electrical load you have, probly getting about 20% efficiency out of it atm :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

nah, inside-tail exhaust :sunny: yeh, only for voltage reference though they generally control SCR's (silicon controlled rectifiers) which dissipate the energy, so in theory it'll run colder the more electrical load you have, probly getting about 20% efficiency out of it atm :facepalm:

That's going to be freakin bad arse, excuse the pun.
God I should have known that, it's been a while since I have got to do any decent elec work on a vehicle, just the usual retarded flasher units and stupid gauges :facepalm: I'll have to get the auto electricians bible back out.

[yod]

he darker green matches the infield at manfield better...............
:rofl::killingme

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to cowboyz again.

[banditrider]

22,000rpm: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/10/05/300cc-inline-6-cylinder-by-guy-coulon-a-22000-rpm-race-engine-personal-project/

[ducatilover]

22,000rpm: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/10/05/300cc-inline-6-cylinder-by-guy-coulon-a-22000-rpm-race-engine-personal-project/

That's incredible! I want it so much. :love: I could mate with it and take it for ice creams.

[ducatilover]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-hyzvEQJqk&feature=related

If you don't like this, please stand in the middle of my spot light whilst I load up the gun.

[cowboyz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hyzveqjqk&feature=related

if you don't like this, please stand in the middle of my spot light whilst i load up the gun.

that rocks!

[yod]

that chap could ride a bit

[ducatilover]

He was absolutely incredible. I watched a few more videos of him, and wow, he had a BIG power deficit. On the back straight at Suzuka he was just getting eaten. :love: What a legend.


Good news, I have a nice supple wad of cash....I will be going to pick that CB400 up in the Hilux ASAP. Bout time I had a bike again isn't it? Has been nearly a whole damn year I think. :facepalm: I'll have time to tidy it up before I am allowed to pilot a vehicle again too.

[banditrider]

Lol alert: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=78051.msg0;topicseen#new

[bogan]

Lol alert: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=78051.msg0;topicseen#new

i can't see the pictures :(

[banditrider]

i can't see the pictures :(

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[bogan]

sweet, should do wheelies easy as then?