Manawatu Rant n Rave

[cowboyz]

now your talking!

[Owl]

Chuck a 14 motor in it, it'll go like a rocket....

Here's where I'd suggest a Rocket motor to make it go like a rocket............however it would probably squash it:facepalm:

Anyway, off to go and put Speedy back together:brick:

[NZsarge]

Here's where I'd suggest a Rocket motor to make it go like a rocket............however it would probably squash it:facepalm:

Anyway, off to go and put Speedy back together:brick:

Why is it in bits?

[Owl]

Why is it in bits?

I've spent the last few days hunting a dodgy wire and playing electrician. A really fucking useless electrician to be precise.:facepalm:

Turned out to be loose spade connection in the ignition plug and nothing that a metre of heatshrink/conduit won't fix:sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

I've spent the last few days hunting a dodgy wire and playing electrician. A really fucking useless electrician to be precise.:facepalm:

Turned out to be loose spade connection in the ignition plug and nothing that a metre of heatshrink/conduit won't fix:sweatdrop

Sweet! At least it's sorted eh... Maybe you could sort the Holden out, been giving me grief of late.

[specter]

I've spent the last few days hunting a dodgy wire and playing electrician. A really fucking useless electrician to be precise.:facepalm:

we really dont need anymore.... seriously :laugh:

[Owl]

Maybe you could sort the Holden out, been giving me grief of late.

But in my current frame of mind I'd likely suggest a litre of fuel and a Bic lighter, so I'll make no suggestions:no:

:lol:

[ducatilover]

But in my current frame of mind I'd likely suggest a litre of fuel and a Bic lighter, so I'll make no suggestions:no:

:lol:

That's an idea! :innocent:

[NZsarge]

But in my current frame of mind I'd likely suggest a litre of fuel and a Bic lighter, so I'll make no suggestions:no:

:lol:

Sheesh, I know the Holden's not flash mate but it's the only car I got... :D

[Owl]

Sheesh, I know the Holden's not flash mate but it's the only car I got... :D

Fair call:D

By the way, my electrical issue showed up again after I'd wrapped it up with heatshrink:facepalm: I had to walk away, as I was having thoughts of fuel and lighters:angry2:

I'll have another look tonight and may end up jumping power from another ignition source to get me over the holidays. Otherwise ignition will have to be removed and that will be a hell mission.

[NZsarge]

Otherwise ignition will have to be removed and that will be a hell mission.

If you want someone to stand around, drink beer and annoy you while you do that gizza yell.... In someones immortal words... "I like a larf!"

[bogan]

Fair call:D

By the way, my electrical issue showed up again after I'd wrapped it up with heatshrink:facepalm: I had to walk away, as I was having thoughts of fuel and lighters:angry2:

I'll have another look tonight and may end up jumping power from another ignition source to get me over the holidays. Otherwise ignition will have to be removed and that will be a hell mission.

sounds a bit like an issue i had with the vt, had to wiggle the key just back a bit from on to get it to run, then watch out for bumps cos it'd turn off if a big enough one was hit :facepalm:

was just the contacts at the bottom of the ignition lock barrel, take apart, clean, back together, add some tape, good as new. Which is to say, offering fuck all protection against hot-wiring. I'd imagine your S3 would be way more difficult, possibly even a 3-beer job :apint:

[specter]

got my full today, now to join the big boy group

[Owl]

got my full today, now to join the big boy group

Congrats dude:woohoo:

Now go and join the big boy group:laugh:

[specter]

Congrats dude:woohoo:

Now go and join the big boy group:laugh:

too bad there is none in palmy :shutup:

[ducatilover]

got my full today, now to join the big boy group

Good shit dude!!!!!!


Cough, buy my bike, cough.

[specter]

Good shit dude!!!!!!


Cough, buy my bike, cough.

cough* have a better bike *cough

[Owl]

too bad there is none in palmy :shutup:

Start your own! "Wild Hogs"?????:D

[ducatilover]

cough* have a better bike *cough

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: You win

[specter]

Start your own! "Wild Hogs"?????:D

im thinking more sons of anarchy with GPX's instead of harleys, can you imagine 20 parallel twin 250s cruising down the street, very scary :facepalm:


:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: You win

cb still giving you grief? i can fix that

[bogan]

im thinking more sons of anarchy with GPX's instead of harleys, can you imagine 20 parallel twin 250s cruising down the street, very scary :facepalm:

indeed, but scary in the same way as nearly blind old drivers are, not the more awesome sons of anarchy way :D

congrats on your full though, piss easy was it?

[cowboyz]

im thinking more sons of anarchy with GPX's instead of harleys, can you imagine 20 parallel twin 250s cruising down the street, very scary :facepalm:





i seen you ride and 1 parallel twin 250 cruising down the street is scary!

[ducatilover]

cb still giving you grief? i can fix that
Yes, it's still not making vtwin noises. :angry:

[specter]

i seen you ride and 1 parallel twin 250 cruising down the street is scary!

whats that i hear? is that someone cooking in the kitchen?


Yes, it's still not making vtwin noises. :angry:

remove the honda stickers, could help

[ducatilover]

remove the honda stickers, could help

It is a good idea. :yes::shit:

[specter]

It is a good idea. :yes::shit:

dont let bogan here you say that!

[bogan]

dont let bogan here you say that!

nah it's fine to remove old honda sticker, but only if you a replacing them with new bigger or fancier honda stickers :D Just make sure you get the bike logo instead of the car one this time doug :shutup:

[Pegasus]

got my full today, now to join the big boy group

Congrats :woohoo: Well done

Awesome feeling ha.

[ducatilover]

Just make sure you get the bike logo instead of the car one this time doug :shutup:

:facepalm: Shush you!!
Yes, next time I'll get a better one, with orange and white shit and stuff.

Time to lube my chain!

Lawns mowed, weed destroying done. Gotta love the petrol weedeater, it's a m'fuckin beast.

[oscarnz]

got my full today, now to join the big boy group

Awesome stuff, well done

[banditrider]

Yep! That girls got talent! :yes:

http://www.gueneveres.com/Motorcycle_Art_Gallery.html

[banditrider]

Hurray for Urals!

[ducatilover]

Hurray for Urals!

:yes: Great pic!!!!!!!

[u4ea]

Urals rock!!!:yes:

[specter]

JUST GOT MY NEW BIKE TODAY!!!!:woohoo:

[bogan]

JUST GOT MY NEW BIKE TODAY!!!!:woohoo:

nice! it's no honda but zuki is a close runner up :bleh:

[banditrider]

JUST GOT MY NEW BIKE TODAY!!!!:woohoo:

???????????

[specter]

my new GSXR...
wishing i bought that trike now, could do with a vmax motor though

226719

[banditrider]

Very nice! Take care with her and enjoy!

[specter]

Very nice! Take care with her and enjoy!



yea trying to! its a little bit faster than a GPX :blink:

(im using only 1/6th of the throttle and its still very quick!)

[yod]

yea trying to! its a little bit faster than a GPX :blink:

(im using only 1/6th of the throttle and its still very quick!)

nice

where'd you get it? private or freedom?

[specter]

nice

where'd you get it? private or freedom?

freedom, picked it up for 8200 with trade in

[ducatilover]

my new GSXR...
wishing i bought that trike now, could do with a vmax motor though




yea trying to! its a little bit faster than a GPX :blink:

(im using only 1/6th of the throttle and its still very quick!)

That's hot mate! Enjoy, and no throwing it down the road, on silly fuckers do that.
I bet it goes like a cat with a rocket up it's jacksie, I took a K5 for a blast a few years ago and that was.....well, silly :love:

[specter]

That's hot mate! Enjoy, and no throwing it down the road, on silly fuckers do that.
I bet it goes like a cat with a rocket up it's jacksie, I took a K5 for a blast a few years ago and that was.....well, silly :love:

yes its a very silly bike... and i love it!
love the sound, not so jappa sounding like the 600's has a bit mor oomph

[ducatilover]

yes its a very silly bike... and i love it!
love the sound, not so jappa sounding like the 600's has a bit mor oomph

:love: Mucho jealous. That's a 4cyl I could live with.

[bogan]

yes its a very silly bike... and i love it!
love the sound, not so jappa sounding like the 600's has a bit mor oomph

so what's the redline on that puppy? Aftermarket can yet?


:love: Mucho jealous. That's a 4cyl I could live with.

yeh, think i could too, I mean it would never be my favourite one of course, but there would be a place in the stable for it :p

[sparkles]

my new GSXR...


Skid or gtfo

[specter]

so what's the redline on that puppy? Aftermarket can yet?

15k, can coming soonish


Skid or gtfo

get a bike or gtfo :violin:

[sparkles]

get a bike or gtfo :violin:


well played / iv still got the rg!!!!

[specter]

well played

you know you cant beat me at that shit boy :2guns:

[ducatilover]

yeh, think i could too, I mean it would never be my favourite one of course, but there would be a place in the stable for it :p
Yeah, I'm sure I could make some room for it in the back paddock or something.

Skid or gtfo

:drinkup::drinkup::drinkup::drinkup: Good c*nt

[banditrider]

Now, now kiddies, it's Xmas time:

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/59-motorcycle-riding-santa-clauses.htm

[specter]

Now, now kiddies, it's Xmas time:

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/59-motorcycle-riding-santa-clauses.htm

now theres an idea! now to go find a sexy model

[ducatilover]

Now, now kiddies, it's Xmas time:

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/59-motorcycle-riding-santa-clauses.htm

Good to see Santa wearing ATGATT :innocent:

[bogan]

now theres an idea! now to go find a sexy model

may have to leave ashurst for that one :innocent:

[specter]

may have to leave ashurst for that one :innocent:

might have to leave the manawatu!

[bogan]

might have to leave the manawatu!

oh i dunno, just need the right bait, like a van and some chloroform :shifty:

[specter]

oh i dunno, just need the right bait, like a van and some chloroform :shifty:

i worry about you some times..... nah not really

[ducatilover]

oh i dunno, just need the right bait, like a van and some chloroform :shifty:

And pants made from popcorn? :woohoo:

[Flynn]

I probably won't have time for KB tomorrow, I'm sure i'll be too busy unwrapping my pressies, after Santa has been so to every one Have a good day for Christmas!!!:yes::yes:

[banditrider]

I probably won't have time for KB tomorrow, I'm sure i'll be too busy unwrapping my pressies, after Santa has been so to every one Have a good day for Christmas!!!:yes::yes:

Bah Humbug! :angry:




































Well actually....



















Merry Xmas All! :woohoo::banana:

[oscarnz]

Same, Merry Christmas all, hope Santa brings lots of pressies

[ynot slow]

Stress for xmas what stress.


Hehe,haven't bought any pressies,joys of celebrating xmas with parents next week hehe,can do xmas shopping for kids and parents after the rush.

Have a good one folks,about to have a beer maybe,can't get used to having xmas eve off after working the last 24 odd years till 5-6pm xmas eve.

[86GSXR]

Yep, Merry Christmas all, hope all your days are good ones :)

Personally, I'm praying for half decent weather for all the racing coming up next week but feeling decidedly worried after watching Jim tonite :calm:

[Pegasus]

Merry Christmas everybody.

[ynot slow]

Merry Christmas everybody.

Man you're up early

have a good one peeps,now how dirty is the bbq,ah too bad the roast will be fine,just gotta work out how much tui to leave in the can,bbq beer can chook on menu,think it'll take a few cans to get to correct level left.

[specter]

ordered me a tail tidy for the gsxr today as a wee xmas present. hopefully should be turning up in the coming weeks

...oh and merry xmas everyone

[road king]

cant find info anywhere. (not that i looked very hard)

Can anyone tell me what time it starts?
Is there an organised ride over?
How much are the tickets to get in?
Anything else I haven't thought of that you thing I should know?

[Elysium]

Freedom Suzuki sell tickets for $20, $10 off. I'm heading over with some work mates and plan to stay the night due to the amount of piss we plan to drink.

Oh and if you plan to bring in booze I think it's still anything so long as it's not glass bottles. Well that was how it went last year.

[oscarnz]

cant find info anywhere. (not that i looked very hard)

Can anyone tell me what time it starts?
Is there an organised ride over?
How much are the tickets to get in?
Anything else I haven't thought of that you thing I should know?

Tickets are $30
Qualifying starts at 8am, first race 11am
dont know about organised ride as we are taking the cage, but if you want secure parking for bike, right turn at first roundabout after bridge, and on the right is Farmlands and they always do secure parking for bike and gear.

Other than that, enjoy some great racing :woohoo:

[banditrider]

cant find info anywhere. (not that i looked very hard)

Can anyone tell me what time it starts?
Is there an organised ride over?
How much are the tickets to get in?
Anything else I haven't thought of that you thing I should know?

There is an organised ride from Freedom Suzuki. I think meet time is 9am, leaving at 9:30. They're out of tickets so it's $30 at the gate.

Not sure if riding or driving yet...

[road king]

Freedom Suzuki sell tickets for $20, $10 off. I'm heading over with some work mates and plan to stay the night due to the amount of piss we plan to drink.

Oh and if you plan to bring in booze I think it's still anything so long as it's not glass bottles. Well that was how it went last year.


Tickets are $30
Qualifying starts at 8am, first race 11am
dont know about organised ride as we are taking the cage, but if you want secure parking for bike, right turn at first roundabout after bridge, and on the right is Farmlands and they always do secure parking for bike and gear.

Other than that, enjoy some great racing :woohoo:


There is an organised ride from Freedom Suzuki. I think meet time is 9am, leaving at 9:30. They're out of tickets so it's $30 at the gate.

Not sure if riding or driving yet...

Thank you all for such valuable information. :niceone::2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

ordered me a tail tidy for the gsxr today as a wee xmas present. hopefully should be turning up in the coming weeks


What did you get in the end?

[specter]

What did you get in the end?

pretty much the same thing as that rumble one

[specter]

ok guys i need your opinion...
im looking at two exhausts for my bike and will probably order it once i get back to CHCH..

im going for either m4 @ 365 usd

https://www.motomummy.com/store/images/P/m4-04.jpg


or...

akrapovic shorty @ 425 usd

https://www.motomummy.com/store/images/P/akra.jpg

[bogan]

ok guys i need your opinion...

well since you asked, they both look terrible :sick: (thought the top bike is in a decent color :bleh:) and with a little one you can see the notch in the swingarm where the stock one is sposed to go, do they make freerer flowing ones which retain the stock look?

[Flynn]

go for the second one:yes:

[specter]

well since you asked, they both look terrible :sick: (thought the top bike is in a decent color :bleh:) and with a little one you can see the notch in the swingarm where the stock one is sposed to go, do they make freerer flowing ones which retain the stock look?

i really like the short exhausts! and whats the point in forking out 500 bucks for my bike to still look stock, im not looking for performance as much more aesthetic and aural pleasure!

[bogan]

i really like the short exhausts! and whats the point in forking out 500 bucks for my bike to still look stock, im not looking for performance as much more aesthetic and aural pleasure!

yeh, i don't mind the short exhausts, just that mounting point has always looks too on the piss to me (lots of RC31s have similar). And that notch in the SA don't look quite right either. But if it looks and sounds good to you, go for it :yes:

[NZsarge]

ok guys i need your opinion...
im looking at two exhausts for my bike and will probably order it once i get back to CHCH..

I know it's a bit more expensive but i seriously doubt you'd be disappointed with the Akrapovic, beautifully made kit, quality stuff.

well since you asked, they both look terrible :sick: (thought the black bike is in a decent color :bleh:) and with a little one you can see the notch in the swingarm where the stock one is sposed to go, do they make freerer flowing ones which retain the stock look?
Fixed that for ya...

[specter]

I know it's a bit more expensive but i seriously doubt you'd be disappointed with the Akrapovic, beautifully made kit, quality stuff.

yea im leaning towards the akrapovic too, i was looking at the m4 as a cheaper alternative...
so whats the deal with getting a slip-on i know the americans get excited over getting fueling re-mapped ect ect... is this really necessary or just extra wank value?

[bogan]

yea im leaning towards the akrapovic too, i was looking at the m4 as a cheaper alternative...
so whats the deal with getting a slip-on i know the americans get excited over getting fueling re-mapped ect ect... is this really necessary or just extra wank value?

depends on how much better it flows, if there isn't much difference you'll be all good, and on some newer bikes the 02 sensor is enough to compensate for small changes anyway, but if you get significant performance gains it may need a remap (to gain even more :D)

[specter]

depends on how much better it flows, if there isn't much difference you'll be all good, and on some newer bikes the 02 sensor is enough to compensate for small changes anyway, but if you get significant performance gains it may need a remap (to gain even more :D)

what do you think.... this is what akrapovic claims

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/akrapovic_slip_on2_open_exhaust_system_for_the_suz uki_gsx_r_750_2006_2007_/su_gsx-r750_so_2006-2007_diag.jpg

whether this is with/without stock headers i dont know

[bogan]

i would think it'll be allright as it ain't a huge gain, I assuming the k7 has an o2 sensor (aka lambda sensor). Also, I found this (http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/suzuki/model/gsx-r-750-2008/evolution-8/) which is soo much cooler

also had a breif look for undertail units which would be ubercool, but don't think they are too common. Room for a unique mod methinks ;)

[specter]

i would think it'll be allright as it ain't a huge gain, I assuming the k7 has an o2 sensor (aka lambda sensor). Also, I found this (http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/suzuki/model/gsx-r-750-2008/evolution-8/) which is soo much cooler

also had a breif look for undertail units which would be ubercool, but don't think they are too common. Room for a unique mod methinks ;)

fuck me that is a massive torque gain! that would wheelie really easily... do you thing its street legal? :innocent:

[specter]

and if you pick the exhaust for my actual bike year! you get even more power

http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/suzuki/model/gsx-r-750-2006/racing-64/

[bogan]

and if you pick the exhaust for my actual bike year! you get even more power

http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/suzuki/model/gsx-r-750-2006/racing-64/

and save 6kg with the ti system :yes: wicked

[banditrider]

Forget electric Bogan....

227784

[bogan]

Forget electric Bogan....

227784

haha, wicked, though shit talking would be made difficult with those straight pipes :shit:

[ducatilover]

I have returned. :whocares:

[KiwiKat]

Just had an awesome :scooter: ride over to Magatainoka (Tui) with Mrs KK for a swim. Nice roads, deep and wet fun and not a Tui girl in sight. :blink:

[ducatilover]

Just had an awesome :scooter: ride over to Magatainoka (Tui) with Mrs KK for a swim. Nice roads, deep and wet fun and not a Tui girl in sight. :blink:

The Tui girls are never there......

I had a dip today down at Marima, near Mangamaire. Testing the water for my birthday bash down there :innocent:

[specter]

well after nearly two weeks of waiting my tail tidy turns up!!! :woohoo:







but it doesn't fit :wait:

[ducatilover]

well after nearly two weeks of waiting my tail tidy turns up!!! :woohoo:







but it doesn't fit :wait:

That's a bit shit mate! Doing a skid will help.

[specter]

That's a bit shit mate! Doing a skid will help.

oh really? would me doing it out side your house help too?

[ducatilover]

oh really? would me doing it out side your house help too?

Yeah, the driveway should be fine, cheers :rockon:

[bogan]

Yeah, the driveway should be fine, cheers :rockon:

just nudge the front wheel up against the letterbox for a bit more stopping power :yes: should be good :D

[specter]

just nudge the front wheel up against the letterbox for a bit more stopping power :yes: should be good :D

nah i was thinking of nudging it up against the cb! :lol:

[bogan]

nah i was thinking of nudging it up against the cb! :lol:

:laugh: though the letterbox would probably have more character :dodge:

[NZsarge]

well after nearly two weeks of waiting my tail tidy turns up!!! :woohoo:
but it doesn't fit :wait:

Suck! Is it from BGW?

[bogan]

well after nearly two weeks of waiting my tail tidy turns up!!! :woohoo:

but it doesn't fit :wait:

what size installation hammer did you use?

[ducatilover]

just nudge the front wheel up against the letterbox for a bit more stopping power :yes: should be good :D
That's a plan!


nah i was thinking of nudging it up against the cb! :lol:
You won't, you're scared :innocent:

:laugh: though the letterbox would probably have more character :dodge:

No doubt about that :blink:


I got a nice box of chocolate mint thingies for my birthday today, stoked. :sunny:

[ezirider]

It must be the day for getting presents in the mail!
Today I received a couple of bits I ordered from the US.

One of these in blue:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/healtech-gear-indicator/healtech-gipro.htm

and one of these sets, going -1 tooth in the front and +2 in the rear and converting from 530 chain to 520 chain in the process:

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/103833/superliterk-520gxw-chain-and-steel-sprocket-kit---suzuki-.html

[ducatilover]

It must be the day for getting presents in the mail!
Today I received a couple of bits I ordered from the US.

One of these in blue:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/healtech-gear-indicator/healtech-gipro.htm

and one of these sets, going -1 tooth in the front and +2 in the rear and converting from 530 chain to 520 chain in the process:

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/103833/superliterk-520gxw-chain-and-steel-sprocket-kit---suzuki-.html
Those sprockets should be a giggle!!!!

[specter]

Suck! Is it from BGW?

nah there from nz

[NZsarge]

Well, just spent another hour and a half on the bike polishing, Cowboyz came over yesterday and we spent the afternoon cleaning and tiding up both our bikes, pretty pleased with the results.... Wouldn't want to have to do that every weekend though...

[banditrider]

Well, just spent another hour and a half on the bike polishing, Cowboyz came over yesterday and we spent the afternoon cleaning and tiding up both our bikes, pretty pleased with the results.... Wouldn't want to have to do that every weekend though...

Gravel riding this weekend...

[Owl]

Well, just spent another hour and a half on the bike polishing, Cowboyz came over yesterday and we spent the afternoon cleaning and tiding up both our bikes, pretty pleased with the results.... Wouldn't want to have to do that every weekend though...

Another 1.5 hours?:gob:

Takes me less than an hour to complete mine..........and that includes cleaning the engine:whistle:.................:D

[NZsarge]

Another 1.5 hours?:gob:

Takes me less than an hour to complete mine..........and that includes cleaning the engine:whistle:.................:D

Doing the 3 step Meguiar's along with T-Wax Ice one the fiddly bits.

[NZsarge]

By the way, Muc-off chain cleaner is pretty good stuff, quick and easy too.

[yod]

By the way, Muc-off chain cleaner is pretty good stuff, quick and easy too.

do tell....my chain's a thundering mess....AFC?

[NZsarge]

do tell....my chain's a thundering mess....AFC?

Nah freedom Suzuki dude, firm bristle brush too.

[NZsarge]

Gravel riding this weekend...

Yeah, i'll either be going first or last.... A long long way back :D

[specter]

Nah freedom Suzuki dude, firm bristle brush too.

do you think the brush might scratch the paint off my colored link piece?:shit:

:laugh:

[cowboyz]

Doing the 3 step Meguiar's along with T-Wax Ice one the fiddly bits.
as long as you can get the order right huh?

the 9 looks magic!

[specter]

as long as you can get the order right huh?

the 9 looks magic!

WOW they look awesome!!! :gob:

[Owl]

WOW they look awesome!!! :gob:

Even I'm impressed:yes:

[NZsarge]

as long as you can get the order right huh?


Yeah with three steps it's really easy to get it wrong....

[Owl]

Yeah with three steps it's really easy to get it wrong....

They have big arse numbers on the bottles FFS:lol:

Anyway, step 2 is all you need and keep the Meguiars bottles in a dark place away from sunlight.:yes:

[ynot slow]

Step 1-get wife to wash,step 2-get wife to polish,step3- enjoy cool beer,and offer cleaning tips if required.:shutup:

[NZsarge]

They have big arse numbers on the bottles FFS:lol:
Yeah but getting them in order is really tricky :scratch:



Anyway, step 2 is all you need and keep the Meguiars bottles in a dark place away from sunlight.:yes:

Yeah I could have missed step one I reckon but I think step three is worth while.

[cowboyz]

Even I'm impressed:yes:

now thats saying something.. right.. im never riding my bike again.. that should keep it clean!

[specter]

now thats saying something.. right.. im never riding my bike again.. that should keep it clean!

lol well that will keep the cops happy :D

im really surprised how much polish it put into it! might have to get me some :shifty:

[bogan]

as long as you can get the order right huh?

the 9 looks magic!

Indeed it does! So what product did you use? the bros is due for a photo shoot sometime this year and shiny be good :yes: all I use now is maguires bug and road grime fuck off, which keeps her pretty for day to day use.

also, you know you missed a spot right? :corn:

[slydesigns]

I still havew a couple of bottles of TurtleWax Ice left over from a Showcar prize with my old car if anyone wants to try some. Its pretty easy and pretty good and leaves no white residue. I'm using Pledge furniture polish these days as its even better and smells good!

[banditrider]

now thats saying something.. right.. im never riding my bike again.. that should keep it clean!

But it's only a once every 100,000km job isn't it?

[specter]

But it's only a once every 100,000km job isn't it?

danm.. mines not due for another 991,323km's

[banditrider]

danm.. mines not due for another 991,323km's

You gonna skip the first 9?

[specter]

You gonna skip the first 9?

i was talking about my 10th good clean thank you!!!

[bogan]

anyone got a tie rod end separator? the van's one is stuck and I can't find a blowtorch so may be needing one...

edit: nevermind, just unleashed some fury and bashed it out.

[bogan]

<img src="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/275753/images/michelin.jpg" width=640 />
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/January/jan0711-michelin-pilot-road-3-tests/_/R-EPI-128613

New PR3s these seem a little different, what you reckon those little grooves are for? marketting hype, cosmetic only, awesome grip, perhaps hardout manufacturing marks. They don't appear to be very deep so would wear off well quick.

[specter]

you shouldn't be reading reviews! you should have been riding with us today!

[bogan]

you shouldn't be reading reviews! you should have been riding with us today!

would have been a pretty uncomfortable ride with my seat and cowl sitting on hte desk at home :laugh:

but hard work paid off with the next project concept.

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/Cowl.png" />

and a paint.net'd (photoshop is for rookies) pic of how it'll fit on the bike.

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/photoshopping.png" />

[specter]

would have been a pretty uncomfortable ride with my seat and cowl sitting on hte desk at home :laugh:

but hard work paid off with the next project concept.

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/Cowl.png" />

and a paint.net'd (photoshop is for rookies) pic of how it'll fit on the bike.

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/photoshopping.png" />

lol your mad!

[oscarnz]

<img src="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/275753/images/michelin.jpg" width=640 />
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/January/jan0711-michelin-pilot-road-3-tests/_/R-EPI-128613

New PR3s these seem a little different, what you reckon those little grooves are for? marketting hype, cosmetic only, awesome grip, perhaps hardout manufacturing marks. They don't appear to be very deep so would wear off well quick.

The little grooves are to help with the bedding in of the tyre when its new. The more grooves the more the tread blocks moves, thus creating quicker heat up in the first inital heat cycles of the tyre (words from my knowledgable partner :facepalm:)

Very cool looking tyre

[86GSXR]

would have been a pretty uncomfortable ride with my seat and cowl sitting on hte desk at home :laugh:

You wouldn't have needed a seat as the roads were very bouncy today!


The little grooves are to help with the bedding in of the tyre when its new. The more grooves the more the tread blocks moves, thus creating quicker heat up in the first inital heat cycles of the tyre (words from my knowledgable partner :facepalm:)

Very cool looking tyre

Very cool looking tyre, can see some of these appearing around the place soon. And thanks for the info too :yes:

[specter]

do ya think this will fuck with the cops a little?

https://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=1iLi1&cache=226319/1421d5&vehicle=Motorcycle

[bogan]

do ya think this will fuck with the cops a little?

https://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=1iLi1&cache=226319/1421d5&vehicle=Motorcycle

put the L at one end, so it's not symetrical, even harder to remember that way :whistle:

[specter]

put the L at one end, so it's not symetrical, even harder to remember that way :whistle:

yeah true.. and im thinking if the plate is on enough of an angle the cop wont notice the bottom of the L :shutup:

so something like this https://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=i1iiL&cache=226779/04d08b&vehicle=Motorcycle

or plan b is https://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=SPCTR&cache=226791/5ee065&vehicle=Motorcycle

[bogan]

so something like this https://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=i1iiL&cache=226779/04d08b&vehicle=Motorcycle


yeh that would be an absolute coont to remember :yes: But what you really need is some sorta fandangled highly directional light or somesuch, which actually obscures the bottom of the L, sufficiently hidden and sneakily done so anyone who gets a closer look once you are stopped or slowed just sees the stock plate and figures they were mistaken with their earlier observation. I mean that's probly what an engineer of significant skill would do if they ever planned on committing such misdirection, for the purposes of avoiding rego fines or tolls :innocent:

[ducatilover]

Bogan, throw that new tail on! It's hooooooot. I may rock over to VTNZ and grab a WoF thingy today. :niceone: Would be a nice change to have one.

[banditrider]

Challenge? http://wins.failblog.org/2011/01/10/epic-win-photos-high-score-win/

[banditrider]

http://wins.failblog.org/2011/01/11/epic-win-photos-lighter-art-win/

[Flynn]

Looks as disproportionate as a connie:sleep:

[bogan]

Bogan, throw that new tail on! It's hooooooot. I may rock over to VTNZ and grab a WoF thingy today. :niceone: Would be a nice change to have one.

yeh, have tapped into the brain trust, and it's now locked and loaded, hoping to machine the plug over the welli aniversary weekend.

Get your wof all good?

[ducatilover]

yeh, have tapped into the brain trust, and it's now locked and loaded, hoping to machine the plug over the welli aniversary weekend.

Get your wof all good?

Wicked!!!!!!!
Nah man, need a new front round rubber thingy that goes on the wheel and keeps me on the road. So I'll sit and think of which tires I want to run.... Sport demons or bt45s or something.

[slydesigns]

Holidays back home in Tauranga is nearly over...

Kids are scared, bleeding and grinning ear to ear with their new sport of BMX racing, my daughter Nikita most of all,

New Downhill jump track is insane!

Everyone survived cliff diving at MacLearns Falls. Nikita suprised us by jumping next to us and Alexis' leg and butt bruising is fading slowly from her epic dive from under the bridge, but the ceowd loved it!

SuperX was cool, FMX as well,

New long rolling stoppie tricks on the bike finally sorted, and Alexis has her tank riding tricks looking good!

New job is confirmed

Damn good summer so far!

[NZsarge]

Holidays back home in Tauranga is nearly over...


Damn good summer so far!
Sounds like a mint time was had by all...

[bogan]

best route from palmy to te awanga? i judges this one from the map but if you got better ideas...

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[ducatilover]

Shall have a new Sport Demon on the front and then the CBeige shall morph into a 2.4d Hilux. :msn-wink:

[specter]

Shall have a new Sport Demon on the front and then the CBeige shall morph into a 2.4d Hilux. :msn-wink:

awww :( i want a hilux

[bogan]

Shall have a new Sport Demon on the front and then the CBeige shall morph into a 2.4d Hilux. :msn-wink:

got a buyer for it yet? and 2.4d is a little on the small side init (maybe we can supercharge it), the 3.0d ones go pretty hard though so may be adequate.

[ducatilover]

got a buyer for it yet? and 2.4d is a little on the small side init (maybe we can supercharge it), the 3.0d ones go pretty hard though so may be adequate.
Straight swap for the CBeige with a mate :niceone: It is on the small side, but, they are fairly cheap to run. It will go a bit better than my parents 1.8L 4 on the floor Holux. It'll do the job, needs some TLC, has a gaaaaay Harlequin wellside on it and the deck's been chopped for a C-notched ute. Easy enough to remedy though!
Pretty stoked with the whole idea as it runs very nice and has the LSD and power steering (Such luxuries, how exuberant!) and the CB did only cost me $1300 plus the tyre and the brakes, so still only $1600 or thereabouts :bleh: That's a cheap 92 Holux!

awww :( i want a hilux
Swap?

:weird::msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

best route from palmy to te awanga? i judges this one from the map but if you got better ideas...

Yeah dude, those roads rock big time!

[NZsarge]

best route from palmy to te awanga? i judges this one from the map but if you got better ideas...

Actually upon a second look go via Wimbledon - Porangahau - Waipuk.

[bogan]

Actually upon a second look go via Wimbledon - Porangahau - Waipuk.

hmmm, quite an increase, but will keep it in mind...

[bogan]

Straight swap for the CBeige with a mate :niceone: It is on the small side, but, they are fairly cheap to run. It will go a bit better than my parents 1.8L 4 on the floor Holux. It'll do the job, needs some TLC, has a gaaaaay Harlequin wellside on it and the deck's been chopped for a C-notched ute. Easy enough to remedy though!
Pretty stoked with the whole idea as it runs very nice and has the LSD and power steering (Such luxuries, how exuberant!) and the CB did only cost me $1300 plus the tyre and the brakes, so still only $1600 or thereabouts :bleh: That's a cheap 92 Holux!

so, i just google harlequin, and thats pretty messed up, bunch of dead baby things, so I'm none the wiser what the hell is on your truck...
sounds like a good deal though (unless of course there actually are dead babies on it)

[NZsarge]

hmmm, quite an increase, but will keep it in mind...

Yeah but it's mint road, your route is ok just as long as you don't mind doing a shit load of gravel road.

[NZsarge]

Sorry, getting my wires crossed, no gravel road, as you were.
Still stand by the road through Wimbledon etc being mint though.

[ducatilover]

so, i just google harlequin, and thats pretty messed up, bunch of dead baby things, so I'm none the wiser what the hell is on your truck...
sounds like a good deal though (unless of course there actually are dead babies on it)

It's that gaaay colour shifty paint crap that's super expensive and looks retarded. :weird:
The dead babies is a strange possibility, I will look closely and lick it a bit. :devil2:

[NZsarge]

It's that gaaay colour shifty paint crap that's super expensive and looks retarded. :weird:


Agreed, saw a VTR1000 done in Harlequin the other day and man it looked shite!

[Owl]

It's that gaaay colour shifty paint crap that's super expensive and looks retarded. :weird:

Fucken gay is right. Worse on motorcycles, as they look like a fucking lollipop.:sick:

[ducatilover]

Agreed, saw a VTR1000 done in Harlequin the other day and man it looked shite!


Fucken gay is right. Worse on motorcycles, as they look like a fucking lollipop.:sick:

I'm glad others agree! It's the most heinous atrocity since chrome tail lights which it also has....
So I'll spray the bitch original white or black, I'm sure it should be illegal to paint a Hilux any other colour. :niceone:

[banditrider]

Cool or what? Certainly got the radial sound...

0L3oOC9HDAc

[ducatilover]

Radials are the coolest noise ever, aside from Pink Floyd.
Nothing quite gets it hard like a radial nine on start up....:devil2:

[banditrider]

Radials are the coolest noise ever, aside from Pink Floyd.
Nothing quite gets it hard like a radial nine on start up....:devil2:

It's a great sound, especially on startup but the best sounding engine ever has to be the Merlin! Nothing raises the hair on the back of your neck like a Merlin- it's unexplainable but there's no escaping it...

ZcgZ7zCMS6I

I do however enjoy Pink Floyd at the appropriate (high) volume!

[ducatilover]

It's a great sound, especially on startup but the best sounding engine ever has to be the Merlin! Nothing raises the hair on the back of your neck like a Merlin- it's unexplainable but there's no escaping it...


I do however enjoy Pink Floyd at the appropriate (high) volume!

Oh yes, a Merlin is somewhat glorious. I saw a P51 at wings over Wairarapa a year or many back, that certainly did interesting things in the trouser area.
Pink Floyd is best when loud :niceone:

[specter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSRvRTm8A4Q&feature=fvw

i think im just to new skool but i just love the sound of a jet engine winding itself up :not::clap:

[banditrider]

Checkout these guys:

w1sCJF36xw8

Dig the guys drinking coffee...

[specter]

group b is awesome!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYhiJeRPgdw

[bogan]

group b is awesome!


and the spectators had a lot of faith in the drivers!

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fuck I want one of those (the older ST165).

[yod]

fuck I want one of those (the older ST165).

I actually traded my '87 GPz900R on an '87 ST162 (GT-R, not a GT-4) about 15 years ago

great little car but I wish I'd kept the GPz to be honest, that thing was a beast!

[Owl]

I actually traded my '87 GPz900R on an '87 ST162 (GT-R, not a GT-4) about 15 years ago

87 GPz with a 16" front wheel?

:puke:

[yod]

87 GPz with a 16" front wheel?

:puke:

yep, couple of years later I coulda had a 17
also had that anti dive contraption all over the forks

[specter]

clocked up my 25,000km of road riding today! and the 3000km on the gsxr!:eek:

i think im going to have a beer :bleh:

[86GSXR]

Give that man a beer! :niceone:

[ducatilover]

Was anybody out at Manfield on Saturday? I popped out there after lunch and had a perv at all the cool people actually on the track, including a cute Bros650 with pink rims.... :niceone: Then had to rock up a few hundred KM to scrub the new tyre in :devil2: and a quick ride over the saddle, Pahiatua track (twice) just to confirm the tyre worked today. It works nicely.
So another 7 or 8 hundred on the wee torqueless toy this weekend :second:
The SportDemon cost $180.20 fitted, which I was very happy with.

Good to see the gixxer semfiddy is getting some Km on it!

[ducatilover]

Shining bits! I got bored so I'm cleaning everything. :msn-wink:


Note the nice dent in my front rim? Grrr.

[bogan]

oohhhh shiny :D how'd that big ass dent get there?

[ducatilover]

oohhhh shiny :D how'd that big ass dent get there?

Not sure :weird: Possibly from the amazing power, the forward thrust has bent the rim. I think it's from where the last chap threw it down the tarmac. Only took 5gm to balance anyway.

[Owl]

What about the fookin calipers? They're fookin filthy!:blink:

[banditrider]

What about the fookin calipers? They're fookin filthy!:blink:

Really? Oops, mine always look like that...

[Owl]

Really? Oops, mine always look like that...

So am I in the minority by polishing them?:facepalm:

[bogan]

Bloody brake dust eh, gotta polish em every week if you wanna keep that shit off. Went to wax my chain the other day and though the wheel looked a little darker than the front, sure enough, smudged off a bit of grime and back to normal color! Dunno wtf it came from either, too much for brake dust, maybe exhaust carbon though, it does have a few holes...

[banditrider]

There is something to be said for black wheels...I happen to be selling a bike which comes complete with 2 black wheels! Get in quick!

[bogan]

There is something to be said for black wheels...I happen to be selling a bike which comes complete with 2 black wheels! Get in quick!

yeh, but it's swingarm has too many sides, making the wheel a bastard to clean when you feel that way inclined!

[specter]

anyone know where to buy r & g racing parts? they have a very very nice tail tidy for my bike :scooter:

[banditrider]

yeh, but it's swingarm has too many sides, making the wheel a bastard to clean when you feel that way inclined!

The rear had it's first semi-decent clean when it had to come off due to a friendly screw. And I have to say, really easy to remove and refit. Only had to remove axle, only one spacer to worry about and the caliper carrier has a nifty groove in it that runs on a raised section on the swingarm so it can be pushed aside easy but does not have to be unbolted - nice one Honda! Even an ape like me can do the job in literally a few minutes...

[banditrider]

Yeeeehaaah!

[NZsarge]

anyone know where to buy r & g racing parts? they have a very very nice tail tidy for my bike :scooter:

Australian Motorcycle components is the importer of R&G Racing gear into Australasia according to their website.

[banditrider]

wPH2CY3kdls

[NZsarge]

I dare ya to try that on the Concours!

[banditrider]

I dare ya to try that on the Concours!

How hard could it be?

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/poland-speed-limit-raised-to-140-kph-but-150-possible.htm

[specter]

How hard could it be?

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/poland-speed-limit-raised-to-140-kph-but-150-possible.htm

well done poland... :first:

wouldnt work in nz though sadly, too many corners and too many ken block's on our roads... not too mention cowboyz :shutup:

[NZsarge]

How hard could it be?

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/poland-speed-limit-raised-to-140-kph-but-150-possible.htm


well done poland... :first:

wouldnt work in nz though sadly, too many corners and too many ken block's on our roads... not too mention cowboyz :shutup:

I've personally think there's no reason why long basically straight sections of road couldn't have a higher speed limit.

[ducatilover]

What about the fookin calipers? They're fookin filthy!:blink:

I gave them a good ole' polish up, but, they are just shitty dark grey paint anyway, bit anti climatic compared to the forks and my cool dent in the rim.:sleep:

[ducatilover]

Ummmm so while I had the carbs off to rejet the poor old girl, I found this....

[yod]

Ummmm so while I had the carbs off to rejet the poor old girl, I found this....

in the immortal words of my 21 month old daughter (who just learnt to say it after daddy spilt his dinner)

bugger

[ducatilover]

in the immortal words of my 21 month old daughter (who just learnt to say it after daddy spilt his dinner)

bugger

:niceone: She deserves a reward, my exact and somewhat succinct word when I saw it.
It's now back in shape, carbs are clean and I'm waiting on jets, then I will re-check the floats and re-assemble and thrash...I mean test it.
The factory jets are 95s on cyls 1 & 4 and 98 on 2 & 3, I've ordered some 100s and 102s, I'll run the 98s in 1 and 4 and 100s in 2 and 3 to see how happy it is, if not enough I will go the next step up. :niceone: :third:
I'm now going over EVERYTHING to make sure the previous twit who worked on it hasn't flogged anything else.

[banditrider]

Thoughts? http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2011-01/split-cycle-engine-design-could-improve-fuel-economies-50-percent

[bogan]

Thoughts? http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2011-01/split-cycle-engine-design-could-improve-fuel-economies-50-percent

interesting, I doubt their 50% claim, but it could be more efficient than standard. And this design certainly looks less complex that other designs claimed to be more efficient than the otto cycle, so maybe it has a chance. It is very similar to a supercharged two stroke, a design I've always liked.

[banditrider]

I thought that there's a lot of stuff going around and around and a few more valves etc. Like the regenerative braking stuff (cool gaining something from waste energy) - bet it's got pretty good engine braking...

In the video there's only 2 cylinders making the power with two compressing the charge. Is it actually making the same (or more) power as a normal 4 cylinder with the same capacity? I may be simple but I'm struggling with that bit...

[bogan]

yeh, not sure how effective the regen braking would be, depend on how heavy an air tank you need to haul around. There are flywheel kits out there that are relatively bolt on, and manage to store around 60hp for 30 secs and only 50kg or something...

yeh would be the same (or close to it) as a 4cyl, as the power pistons are firing twice as often, and compression ones not at all, so same firing per revolution.

[banditrider]

Ah, that's what I missed - the firing twice as often bit.

Yeah, I see that Porsche have come up with a racer with a flywheel powering a couple 'letric motors - from memory an extra 200hp for 5 - 10secs after hard braking. Wait, here's a linkee:

http://www.futurecars.com/future-cars/hybrid-cars/porsche-911-gt3-r-hybrid-flywheel-formula

[bogan]

using the flywheel like that sounds like a bloody good idea. There another car that does similar (may be the civic hybrid) and an added benefit is that it acts as the starter motor as well.

[Elysium]

Ok just got my hands on a set of L brackets for my bike (which is good as I found out that they're out of stock at Ventura!) and think I've figured out how they're attached(came with no instructions). Only problem is that I will need two threaded bolts that are an extra 18mm longer. Anyone know a place in Palmy or in area that can help with this?

[bogan]

Ok just got my hands on a set of L brackets for my bike (which is good as I found out that they're out of stock at Ventura!) and think I've figured out how they're attached(came with no instructions). Only problem is that I will need two threaded bolts that are an extra 18mm longer. Anyone know a place in Palmy or in area that can help with this?

I use milson metals, tremain ave near the hospital. They won't have the proper MC flange bolts, but cap screws are just as good (higher tensile strength too) just get zinc plated ones so they don't rust.

[Elysium]

I use milson metals, tremain ave near the hospital. They won't have the proper MC flange bolts, but cap screws are just as good (higher tensile strength too) just get zinc plated ones so they don't rust.

The length has to be right as the bolt on the bike is secured at the end with a cap and not a nut. Sorry but what is a MC flange bolt?

[bogan]

The length has to be right as the bolt on the bike is secured at the end with a cap and not a nut. Sorry but what is a MC flange bolt?

hmmm, could be difficult if it's not a standard length (multiples of 5mm generally), motorcycle flange bolt, normal bolts don't have the round bit between the hex head, and bolt shaft, looks fugly if you use a normal instead of flange on a bike.

[Elysium]

In hindsight I proberly should've taken a couple of pics to show where and how the bolt goes on bike but the light bulb in garage decided to crap out on me.

Anyhow I should find out if these guys ca help when I take one of the original bolts in. Still at the end of the day I got a good bargin paying only $13 as opposed $150 new which apparantly is now out of stock.

[ducatilover]

Thoughts? http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2011-01/split-cycle-engine-design-could-improve-fuel-economies-50-percent

:niceone: Looks like a good idea at a glance.

[ducatilover]

So, I had a peek at the pilot screws, went to adjust them and number three screw is....screwed.


On the plus side I had another go at the fork legs with more AutoSol and some 1200 grit sand paper, taaaasty.

[bogan]

So, I had a peek at the pilot screws, went to adjust them and number three screw is....screwed.


On the plus side I had another go at the fork legs with more AutoSol and some 1200 grit sand paper, taaaasty.

yeh there's your problem, the count is supposed to stop at two :D

[ducatilover]

yeh there's your problem, the count is supposed to stop at two :D

Fuck, I knew there was something really wrong! All four are pointing the same way too, what the fuck is that all about? No wonder it sounds like a sewing machine. :msn-wink:

[bogan]

tractor pull catapault event, don't think it'll catch on :bleh:

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[yod]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

[specter]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

congrats man!

[cowboyz]

good job!.. you know in 13 years your gonna have a house full of teenage girls!

[Owl]

Congratulations Jonno!

Good healthy weight:yes:

[ducatilover]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:


:niceone: Congrats!

[ducatilover]

Jets haven't arrived yet, so the bikes still naked and skanky in the garage. I want to ride it! :apumpin: Should be a lot nicer with the jets, none of this lean surging when cruising bull shit.

[NZsarge]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

Feckin' awesome! Pass on the congratulations please dude. Sweet!

[bogan]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

congrats dude :niceone:

[ducatilover]

Anybody got an exhaust can floating around? There are kinks in the pipe on mine, so I may as well throw something else at it, something loud.

[bogan]

Anybody got an exhaust can floating around? There are kinks in the pipe on mine, so I may as well throw something else at it, something loud.

got a sketi can or two floating round, may even be able to scrounge you up four of em, one for each cyclinder. I'm a good bastard like that :banana:

[ducatilover]

got a sketi can or two floating round, may even be able to scrounge you up four of em, one for each cyclinder. I'm a good bastard like that :banana:

I was thinking more beetroot cans? Bigger you see.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=349975593
Hmmmm If I had access to welding equipment... How fuckin' awesome would one of these look :devil2:

[bogan]

I was thinking more beetroot cans? Bigger you see.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=349975593
Hmmmm If I had access to welding equipment... How fuckin' awesome would one of these look :devil2:

haha, they would look, er, different! Think you'd lose a lot of gas speed thorugh those suckers though.

[banditrider]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

Awesome dude! Glad to hear all well. Starting on a netball team eh?

[ducatilover]

haha, they would look, er, different! Think you'd lose a lot of gas speed thorugh those suckers though.

It's only a 400, who cares :msn-wink: I doubt I'll be too bothered really, as Hilux time is drawing nearer and I should save my coin for steel to make a flat deck. Speaking of that, I must steal...I mean borrow a welder, or someone who can weld, mine is crap.

[oscarnz]

at 11:55pm last night, Emma Christina was born; 3.8kg (8lb 6).

everybody well

:niceone:

Awesome stuff, congrats to you all.

[ducatilover]

Okay, the tail piece is prepped for paint, I have just fallen in love with the white. I think I may keep it... :weird:
Excuse the camera phone quality and poor light, I was just so excited...
Thoughts on a (very sharp) white paint job? and I may grab those z1000 exhaust cans and gut them a bit, then smack them on. Seeeeexy.

[bogan]

Thoughts on a (very sharp) white paint job? and I may grab those z1000 exhaust cans and gut them a bit, then smack them on. Seeeeexy.

be a prick to keep it looking clean, and black is way more metal anyway :D

[ducatilover]

be a prick to keep it looking clean, and black is way more metal anyway :D

I'll keep the frame black, that way it's undercover metal :niceone: I've found many people have modified the Z1000 end cans... so I placed a bid. Now who can weld some stainless for me :devil2:
On the list then:
Paint/decals (Will PM MSTRS)
Zorst and K&N
Another service
Lower profile rear tyre.
:rockon::rockon::rockon:

Then some beers.

[bogan]

fair enough, make it a matte black :msn-wink:

i tried stainless welding last week, cunt of a thing, though I was trying to weld inside corners which is one of the hardest thing to do with it apparently, my practise bits which were flat joins came out good, then fucked the proper bit :facepalm: so made another and rocked some spot welder action instead :D

why the low profile tyre?

[ducatilover]

fair enough, make it a matte black :msn-wink:

i tried stainless welding last week, cunt of a thing, though I was trying to weld inside corners which is one of the hardest thing to do with it apparently, my practise bits which were flat joins came out good, then fucked the proper bit :facepalm: so made another and rocked some spot welder action instead :D

why the low profile tyre?

Wana do some ugly welding for me haha I've never done stainless.
The current tyre is a higher than standard profile, it's put the gearing all up the duff, doing 1500 ish rpm lower at 100km, I need all the revs I can get on it... plus 4th gets it just past 190 (eventually) which is just stupid.

[bogan]

could possibly do some welding, you'd have to make the joins pretty immaculate first though otherwise it'd likely get fucked.

Here's some epic boganism from some westies

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Legendary :yes:

[ducatilover]

That's a, pretty epic burnout!!!!!
I've got the 100/102 jets in at the moment, it's pulling like "snot" up the top, but at partial throttle eg 100km/h it's boggin down. I'm going to lower the fuel level and see if that helps at all. :niceone: Taking the carbs off is not an easy job on this stupid thing. It was running good on the 98/100 jets, but, would back fire at high revs off the gas, so now it's running rich enough, but too rich in pastial throttle etc and I can lower the needles....I think...
Off to the garage again.


EDIT: Was poking around (Giggity) with a torch and the carb to air box rubbers weren't sitting correctly, so a bit of coarse language, spit, a huge hammer and silicon spray and they slid on eventually, took it out to the gas station and then gave it a thrash for a few Km and no problems yet.

[yod]

congrats man!
cheers man


good job!.. you know in 13 years your gonna have a house full of teenage girls!
yeah thanks for the reminder


Congratulations Jonno!

Good healthy weight:yes:
cheers mate, yep she's looking like being a fairly tall one, very long at birth...


Feckin' awesome! Pass on the congratulations please dude. Sweet!
will do :niceone:


congrats dude :niceone:
cheers ears


Awesome dude! Glad to hear all well. Starting on a netball team eh?
perhaps just a tennis doubles pair....better money than netball


Awesome stuff, congrats to you all.
thanks Carmen



Mama and little one came home today, all well...

[NZsarge]

Mama and little one came home today, all well...

Nice! :niceone:

[ynot slow]

Mama and little one came home today, all well...

Congrats to you both,can't forget mum,the feminists say she does all the work,now need a sidecar for kids.

[banditrider]

Sweet ride!

PRMKtGYDYEY

[Owl]

Sweet ride!

Where do you find this shit?:lol:

[banditrider]

Where do you find this shit?:lol:

http://cars.failblog.org/

http://failblog.org/

etc, etc...

[NZsarge]

Just been to that free FMX display in the Square in Palmy, friggin' mint that was!

[banditrider]

Saw ya there. Damn good show too. Got over 100 piccys of the madness...uploading soon....

[bogan]

gutted, had no idea it was on :(

[banditrider]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/FMX290111#

One of the better ones:

[NZsarge]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/FMX290111#

One of the better ones:

Awesome Andrew!
They were all shit hot but you could see Levi Sherwood was on another level, a truly world class level, watched him a few times on Sky and I have to say in the flesh he didn't disappoint in the slightest. The dude is made of rubber, his whips and combo back flips were friggin' unreal!

[banditrider]

I'm Hondaless...

Not sure if it's :crybaby: or :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

I'm Hondaless...

Not sure if it's :crybaby: or :woohoo:

Dropped like a hot potato eh.... Nice!
Seriously though, paves the way for other things aye, did you get what you were asking for it?