Manawatu Rant n Rave [Archive] - Page 54

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 11:41

I'm Hondaless...

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

I'd be crying... Won't you miss the sound of the ideal amount of pistons? :drinkup:

CB is all happy and running as a Honda four should, ridiculously smooth and beige in general.

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 12:39

Ummmmm How does this work? :facepalm: :blink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Brakes/auction-351307248.htm

banditrider

2nd February 2011, 16:36

Ummmmm How does this work? :facepalm: :blink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Brakes/auction-351307248.htm

Dunno, but at the price how can you go wrong - get two!

On second thoughts:
it will fit those brake calliper we listed

Which caliper did we listed?

bogan

2nd February 2011, 16:42

I'm more worried about this bit

Please note: Anti-lock braking system helps remain control while braking, but it tends to increase braking distances under some circumstances.

It appears to be an adjustable pressure relief valve, calibrating that fucker would be interesting :facepalm:

specter

2nd February 2011, 16:44

I'm more worried about this bit

It appears to be an adjustable pressure relief valve, calibrating that fucker would be interesting :facepalm:

so what... you over brake and it pisses brake oil over you're tire? :facepalm:

bogan

2nd February 2011, 16:48

so what... you over brake and it pisses brake oil over you're tire? :facepalm:

would assume it stores the fluid inside to go back into the line. Mind you it could be a pressure cut-off valve too. Either way, I'm thinking I'll pass.

specter

2nd February 2011, 16:52

would assume it stores the fluid inside to go back into the line. Mind you it could be a pressure cut-off valve too. Either way, I'm thinking I'll pass.

yeah... i think shit like brake modifications should be left to the professionals :innocent:

bogan

2nd February 2011, 16:55

yeah... i think shit like brake modifications should be left to the professionals :innocent:

certainly if it's for somebody else bike :yes: but a bit of educated DIY is all good too

banditrider

2nd February 2011, 16:57

I'm more worried about this bit

Agreed. A proper system (like on the Connie - pretty sure there's more to it than a couple of fittings :msn-wink:) does increase braking distances if it kicks in.

I've had it kick in on rough roads (corrugations coming into a corner) which is pretty scary as all of a sudden there's no braking (really only for a fraction of a second but it doesn't feel nice). I'd still rather have it than not as the Connie's brakes are awesome and the ABS has also possibly saved an embarrassing moment in the wet...

Maybe if we had better roads...

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 19:18

I'm more worried about this bit

It appears to be an adjustable pressure relief valve, calibrating that fucker would be interesting :facepalm:
Yeah, it's a queer idea, almost like a damping emulator that works backwards...

Dunno, but at the price how can you go wrong - get two!

On second thoughts:

Which caliper did we listed?
:facepalm: Bit of a fail on their behalf methinks.

so what... you over brake and it pisses brake oil over you're tire? :facepalm:
Nah, probably seizes and won't let the fluid back ot the calliper, nice wee lock ups everywhere and then you die.

Agreed. A proper system (like on the Connie - pretty sure there's more to it than a couple of fittings :msn-wink:) does increase braking distances if it kicks in.

I've had it kick in on rough roads (corrugations coming into a corner) which is pretty scary as all of a sudden there's no braking (really only for a fraction of a second but it doesn't feel nice). I'd still rather have it than not as the Connie's brakes are awesome and the ABS has also possibly saved an embarrassing moment in the wet...

Maybe if we had better roads...
I'm quite interested to feel an ABS system on a bike, although I'm to much of a namby pamby Honda rider to make it kick in. :shutup:

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 20:29

cbfb

2nd February 2011, 20:59

Whaddaya all think?
Still haven't thought of the exact top coat and or pearl yet. I'm thinking a subtle blue pearl to complement the epic sharp white? :love: Will probably pick up some clear this week and then think about pearls.
Any ideas?

Excuse the horrid quality images :facepalm:

Looks mint! You know what you're doing with the painting eh. What are you like at Holden front doors :facepalm:

Are you going to get that seat sorted?

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 21:12

Looks mint! You know what you're doing with the painting eh. What are you like at Holden front doors :facepalm:

Are you going to get that seat sorted?

Nah, I just throw paint around and hope it lands somewhere nice :drinkup::drinkup: I will get the seat sorted one of these days, it's frickin' hideous :facepalm:
What's wrong with the front doors?

How's the Bandit? Screaming into life yet?

cbfb

2nd February 2011, 21:15

Nah, I just throw paint around and hope it lands somewhere nice :drinkup::drinkup: I will get the seat sorted one of these days, it's frickin' hideous :facepalm:
What's wrong with the front doors?

Ah the fuckwit that had it before me ran into something or other, made a bloody big dent along the side of the nana wagon. Thought it would be cheapish to fix when I bought it, nope! Want to sell it anyway and get a wagon, she's cheap but too bloody small when you're renovating a house (well demolishing atm)

bogan

2nd February 2011, 21:17

looks good bro! will have to get some tips from ya when I do my cowl. Make the blue well subtle I reckon, oh and fix that seat! maybe a somewhat lighter color than black to go with the white...

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 21:23

Ah the fuckwit that had it before me ran into something or other, made a bloody big dent along the side of the nana wagon. Thought it would be cheapish to fix when I bought it, nope! Want to sell it anyway and get a wagon, she's cheap but too bloody small when you're renovating a house (well demolishing atm) I'm not too good with paint to be perfectly honest, I've never had any training etc, but, dents are my thing :yes: I'll have a look next time I'm over? I expect to see a mansion when I am in Woodville next!

looks good bro! will have to get some tips from ya when I do my cowl. Make the blue well subtle I reckon, oh and fix that seat! maybe a somewhat lighter color than black to go with the white...

Just get bog, paint and wine. That's all I did :rockon: Yeah, I'm going to leave the side covers black too, like the later model CB400. I'm not too sure what to do with seat colour yet, maybe a dark grey?

Anyone going to the Martinborough fair?

cbfb

2nd February 2011, 21:31

I'm not too good with paint to be perfectly honest, I've never had any training etc, but, dents are my thing :yes: I'll have a look next time I'm over? I expect to see a mansion when I am in Woodville next!

That bike looks pretty good. Got a spray gun sitting in my garage, not dared to use it yet...

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go :brick:

bogan

2nd February 2011, 21:45

Just get bog, paint and wine. That's all I did :rockon: Yeah, I'm going to leave the side covers black too, like the later model CB400. I'm not too sure what to do with seat colour yet, maybe a dark grey?

yeh, I'm hoping to have the cowl molds bogged 2moro (2 part builders bog is a bit more interesting to use!), maybe try the plastic overlay on fri...

grey sounds good, you may be able to get different colored stitching or trim too, seen a few on hawks which look mint :yes:

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go :brick:

so only the kitchen, bog, bathroom and 3 garages to go then?

ducatilover

2nd February 2011, 22:15

That bike looks pretty good. Got a spray gun sitting in my garage, not dared to use it yet...

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go :brick: I could do with a spray gun :innocent: I'm far too tight to buy any spray equipment at the moment.

yeh, I'm hoping to have the cowl molds bogged 2moro (2 part builders bog is a bit more interesting to use!), maybe try the plastic overlay on fri...

grey sounds good, you may be able to get different colored stitching or trim too, seen a few on hawks which look mint :yes:

I'm keen to have a look at the molds :yes:
Could always do the seat pink....

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 08:18

so only the kitchen, bog, bathroom and 3 garages to go then?

Wouldn't mind gibbing the garage make it a bit tidier. Don't think the boss would approve tho.

I could do with a spray gun :innocent: I'm far too tight to buy any spray equipment at the moment.

You can use mine if you need it, el cheapo one tho.

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 11:03

You can use mine if you need it, el cheapo one tho.

Cheers man, I'll find the right paint for the right price though.

Pictures that are prettier, took them during my morning cup of tea/smoke. :love:

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 11:05

So you still want to sell it?

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 11:08

So you still want to sell it?

Not since I have jetted it. Rides too well, it's totally changed the bike. Now it's pretty too! and that's just the base coat....without being flattened back. :love: :rockon:

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 11:15

Not since I have jetted it. Rides too well, it's totally changed the bike. Now it's pretty too! and that's just the base coat....without being flattened back. :love: :rockon:

no hilux then? good choice i say. get that seat done and she'll be mint.

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 11:17

no hilux then? good choice i say. get that seat done and she'll be mint.

No Hilux at this stage, too close to uni starting for me to fluff around and make a flat deck/fix the existing one. But, I have been known to make highly irrational decisions in the past :innocent: So who knows? Are you at home today? I might pop over if I go for a ride

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 11:22

No Hilux at this stage, too close to uni starting for me to fluff around and make a flat deck/fix the existing one. But, I have been known to make highly irrational decisions in the past :innocent: So who knows? Are you at home today? I might pop over if I go for a ride

Hell no, wish I was, some of us have to work :zzzz:

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 11:28

Hell no, wish I was, some of us have to work :zzzz:

Holidays are grand....:innocent::corn:

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 11:36

Holidays are grand....:innocent::corn:

I work harder on holiday than I do at work!! Curse these renovations.

After next Thurs tho I should have some time to look at that bike again, will no doubt be in touch...

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 11:55

I work harder on holiday than I do at work!! Curse these renovations.

After next Thurs tho I should have some time to look at that bike again, will no doubt be in touch...

Good luck with it mate. I'll probably be in touch when I have some paint :woohoo: Then I can make a real huge mess.

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 12:03

Good luck with it mate. I'll probably be in touch when I have some paint :woohoo: Then I can make a real huge mess.

Aye, start saving up some old sheets for drop cloths don't want to repaint the whole shed ;)

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 12:31

Aye, start saving up some old sheets for drop cloths don't want to repaint the whole shed ;)

:innocent: Just do it on the roof, that way, you can put off painting it if need be. Or in one of the rooms you are renovating? A white and blue pearl room will be a class touch!

cbfb

3rd February 2011, 12:35

:innocent: Just do it on the roof, that way, you can put off painting it if need be. Or in one of the rooms you are renovating? A white and blue pearl room will be a class touch!

:facepalm: why not do it right next to the bandit? a silouette of a CB400 would look great

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 13:11

:facepalm: why not do it right next to the bandit? a silouette of a CB400 would look great

Now that's an idea!!!!!!

bogan

3rd February 2011, 13:31

bogging went pretty well i reckon, it's even pretty symetrical :D

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010505.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010506.jpg

hmmm, turns out bog gets pretty overexposed in photos :p

ducatilover

3rd February 2011, 15:59

Looking good dude!!!!!!!! That'll add, like, 40hp! Paint it red and go for a record....

bogan

3rd February 2011, 16:27

Looking good dude!!!!!!!! That'll add, like, 40hp! Paint it red and go for a record....

well with the exhaust, pods and rejet (don't spose anybody has a wideband sensor i could borrow?) that are going with it, hoping to add about 10 :D and as fast as red is, black is still more metal :yes:

banditrider

3rd February 2011, 19:04

4xhFrzx8EDQ

Owl

3rd February 2011, 19:11

Should've had a Navara:yes:

NZsarge

4th February 2011, 06:53

Should've had a Navara:yes:

Yep, I can confirm Navara's launch really nice!

ynot slow

4th February 2011, 08:00

Clue "chev"-chuck,heave,eventually,vomit.

ducatilover

4th February 2011, 15:25

well with the exhaust, pods and rejet (don't spose anybody has a wideband sensor i could borrow?) that are going with it, hoping to add about 10 :D and as fast as red is, black is still more metal :yes:

What size jets are you throwing in it? Black is uber metal! :2thumbsup

bogan

6th February 2011, 14:38

Yep, I can confirm Navara's launch really nice!

even subies can do it!

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What size jets are you throwing in it? Black is uber metal! :2thumbsup

dunno yet, have the stage 3 kit from hord, which is used in the more free flowing engine builds.

banditrider

6th February 2011, 16:54

even subies can do it!

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No, you cannot borrow my car...

bogan

6th February 2011, 17:00

No, you cannot borrow my car...

awww, will have to stick to bike jumping then, makes for a way softer landing anyway.

Flynn

6th February 2011, 17:01

Oh, go on BR be a sport:yes::drinkup:

ducatilover

7th February 2011, 20:28

:blink: Doooooooooo it

banditrider

8th February 2011, 19:05

Oh, go on BR be a sport:yes::drinkup:

Buick's fly better:

5kMTHwjy6Z8

And check out this dick wad! (http://senorgif.memebase.com/2011/02/07/funny-gifs-good-effort/)

NZsarge

9th February 2011, 07:12

Buick's fly better:

I think there was a good dose of good fortune there but it was impressive none the less... And dumb?

And check out this dick wad! (http://senorgif.memebase.com/2011/02/07/funny-gifs-good-effort/)

Hah ha ha, dumb arse! :facepalm: :laugh:

specter

10th February 2011, 18:34

just installed my new tail tidy, what ya think? :woohoo:

edit: grr kb wont let me upload any more pics? so you'll have to make do with that

ducatilover

10th February 2011, 21:45

Not bad for a Spewzuki mate :innocent::corn:

yod

10th February 2011, 22:10

just installed my new tail tidy, what ya think? :woohoo:

edit: grr kb wont let me upload any more pics? so you'll have to make do with that

did you end up getting a different one?

specter

11th February 2011, 05:45

did you end up getting a different one?

yeah, the first one i got didnt fit :facepalm:

woohoo kb is letting me upload pic's now!

yod

11th February 2011, 07:26

yeah, the first one i got didnt fit :facepalm:

woohoo kb is letting me upload pic's now!

so did the supplier come to the party and swap it or did you have to go elsewhere in the end?

looks heaps..err...tidier :lol:

specter

11th February 2011, 15:46

so did the supplier come to the party and swap it or did you have to go elsewhere in the end?

looks heaps..err...tidier :lol:

yea the original supplier was very useless, even if he wanted to get me a new part i would have said no...

got the new one from powersport.co.nz very good and prompt service :yes:

banditrider

11th February 2011, 17:16

Seriously cool: http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2011/02/10/%E2%80%9Cvinnylonglegs%E2%80%9D-to-be-auctioned-what-an-awsome-vincent-721703-miles-and-counting/

yod

11th February 2011, 19:44

Seriously cool: http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2011/02/10/%E2%80%9Cvinnylonglegs%E2%80%9D-to-be-auctioned-what-an-awsome-vincent-721703-miles-and-counting/

that can truly be described as epic!

cowboyz

14th February 2011, 07:59

FMS... A million ks and 56 years! that is very very mint!

banditrider

14th February 2011, 16:52

FMS... A million ks and 56 years! that is very very mint!

Up for the challenge?

Elysium

14th February 2011, 16:54

Did anyone read today's Evening Standard about the motorcycle training school that got trashed in Ashurst?

Pegasus

14th February 2011, 20:43

Did anyone read today's Evening Standard about the motorcycle training school that got trashed in Ashurst?

I just read the article, it's online too. http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/4653177/Riding-school-ransacked/

That is so gutting. :mad:

Dirty little P****S. I hope they get them. :bash:

chanceyy

14th February 2011, 20:48

That is so gutting. :mad:

Dirty little P****S. I hope they get them. :bash:

+1 but they will prob only get the wet dishcloth punishment ..

bogan

14th February 2011, 21:37

Little fuckers, make em wear orange hats and stand out in the hot sun while learner bikers ride around them I reckon.

ducatilover

15th February 2011, 07:03

Did anyone read today's Evening Standard about the motorcycle training school that got trashed in Ashurst?

Bring the little c*nts to me, I'll fix them. What a bunch of disrespectful troglodytes :angry: Take a finger from each hand and stitch it to their foreheads.

Meanie

15th February 2011, 07:35

Little shits
This is unfortunatly becoming very common amongst our youth and with such poor legislate and pathetic laws to deal with them they get away with little more than told off, and they know it which is why they keep doing it. They wont even be out of pocket because more often than not they cant afford to pay the reporation and are not made to pay it.
Give them to the victims to deal with, might discourage them next time

86GSXR

15th February 2011, 09:40

Makes my blood boil alright! I parked the Daytona outside at the Ashhurst lotto shop 2 weeks ago and 3 (let me guess, 14 yr olds) came past, started mouthing off and touched my bike. Bet it was them!

Flynn

15th February 2011, 19:18

This is where I did my stuff, Greg was great. This is a real shame, its hard enough for small businesses to get off the ground in Ashhurst, without this sort of thing.

banditrider

16th February 2011, 17:09

Ok, so maybe you can do better than a Ural: http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2011/02/15/a-russian-beast-of-unknown-origin/

ducatilover

16th February 2011, 18:25

I just had the biggest mangasm over the headers on the CBX at the top of the page :love: :shit:

Gregonz

16th February 2011, 18:57

This is where I did my stuff, Greg was great. This is a real shame, its hard enough for small businesses to get off the ground in Ashhurst, without this sort of thing.

These guys have worked really hard to build the business up, and have not been in the building long. I have to agree with the guy that suggested we shove orange cones on there heads......except that WE weave around them....:ar15::ar15::ar15::ar15:.

Elysium

16th February 2011, 20:10

.....except that WE weave around them....
Why would we want to weave around them?

Meanie

17th February 2011, 08:02

Ok, so maybe you can do better than a Ural: http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2011/02/15/a-russian-beast-of-unknown-origin/

OMG :gob: its a cross between the ural and the incredable hulk

:woohoo: Less than two weeks and were off down south for the southern cross

ducatilover

17th February 2011, 08:29

bogan

17th February 2011, 14:09

I got some dirty looks lane splitting a funeral procession the other day :innocent:
Got my first units/papers for Uni last week, so have been slaving at them. It's nice to have an advantage of knowledge in the psychological disorder areas and rehabilitation studies :yes: Should have an essay knocked out before uni starts.
Now to find part time work and get a new bike and new riding gear :scooter:
Have been looking at a ton of bikes, but, only the SRAD Gixxers and VTR1000f are tickling my fancy currently.

:lol: got some dirty looks using the footpath to get around the roadworks and into caltext today, a roadworker even parked his van up so I couldn't go back that way!

So you're coming to uni to do uni work? :weird: way better reasons to come here than that :innocent:

VTR1000 ftw, you should have learnt IL4s are too beige by now!

ducatilover

17th February 2011, 14:15

:lol: got some dirty looks using the footpath to get around the roadworks and into caltext today, a roadworker even parked his van up so I couldn't go back that way!

So you're coming to uni to do uni work? :weird: way better reasons to come here than that :innocent:

VTR1000 ftw, you should have learnt IL4s are too beige by now!

Haha good shit!
Yes, uni work and to look at the female variety... :woohoo::rockon:
Yeah, the IL4 thing is really quite beige... :facepalm: But I do like the SRADs, always wanted one when I was a kid.
I'd probably ride one and get bored in 30sec after I realise it's not going to make pretty noises... :shutup:

NZsarge

17th February 2011, 15:30

Fixed that for ya....

you should have learnt Honda's are too beige by now!

ducatilover

17th February 2011, 15:50

Fixed that for ya....

:facepalm: I hate to admit it, with my love of Hondas, but, yes.

banditrider

17th February 2011, 17:22

:woohoo: Less than two weeks and were off down south for the southern cross

Damn straight!

Have been looking at a ton of bikes, but, only the SRAD Gixxers and VTR1000f are tickling my fancy currently.

Awww, and you missed out on a mint VTR...

Fixed that for ya....

You must have really hated my bike when ya rode it...

bogan

17th February 2011, 17:29

bit of custom (goes inside the cowl, with stainless bit replacing the brake light), 2.5kg, and before you ask, I have no idea how loud it's going to be!

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010511.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010512.jpg

yod

17th February 2011, 22:44

bit of custom (goes inside the cowl, with stainless bit replacing the brake light), 2.5kg, and before you ask, I have no idea how loud it's going to be!

that's mint

stoopid question, where does the brake light go then?

NZsarge

18th February 2011, 06:47

You must have really hated my bike when ya rode it...

Not at all, I will say it wasn't my cup of tea though. Far prefered your Concours though. :niceone:

bogan

18th February 2011, 08:38

that's mint

stoopid question, where does the brake light go then?

LED strips around the bit of stainless, top for brake, and side for indicators, probably not wofable so will have another set on the tail tidy.

Gregonz

18th February 2011, 10:56

Why would we want to weave around them?

oh no reason, except to scare the living shit out of them......:dodge::dodge:

bogan

18th February 2011, 14:25

oh no reason, except to scare the living shit out of them......:dodge::dodge:

and maybe someone doesn't quite weave enough, and maybe someone cops a bar end weight in the kidneys :innocent: that'd discourage repeat offending :yes:

Owl

18th February 2011, 16:03

I want to do those cones in the Navara:innocent:

banditrider

18th February 2011, 21:06

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TWBO/~3/dCcC3w3p_Po/

Owl

19th February 2011, 06:18

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TWBO/~3/dCcC3w3p_Po/

:mellow:

I'd laugh, but laughing hurts.

banditrider

19th February 2011, 08:36

About to head off for a spot of fishing in my new Ducati - anyone else keen: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/6004/cigarette-racing-42x-ducati-edition-millionaires-only

Owl

19th February 2011, 08:54

I'm just dusting off my barefoot wet-suit (purple with flames:D).

One question..........who's paying for gas?:blink:

Owl

19th February 2011, 09:34

I'm just dusting off my barefoot wet-suit (purple with flames:D).

Just so you know I'm not kidding:facepalm:

232599

Meanie

22nd February 2011, 08:25

Just so you know I'm not kidding:facepalm:

232599

OMG you showed that in a public forum :shit:

Owl

22nd February 2011, 11:19

OMG you showed that in a public forum :shit:

Only thing missing from it is a Kawasaki decal:shutup:

ducatilover

24th February 2011, 12:48

Well, I lost my airplane virginity on Sunday, went up to Taupo and back in a little toy, was less significant than the Cessna 172S we were meant to be in, but, I had a ball :love: Bikes for rich boys really!!!! So glad I finally grew some nuts and went flying.

banditrider

24th February 2011, 17:54

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-02/splitting-hot-cold-new-engine-design-could-boost-efficiency-half

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/02/23/ecomotors-teams-with-navistar-to-produce-turbo-diesel-opoc-engine/

ducatilover

25th February 2011, 15:09

Pretty cool ideas I suppose, but, will they sound nice? :facepalm:

banditrider

27th February 2011, 18:03

4TshFWSsrn8

NZsarge

28th February 2011, 08:20

Ken Block

Yeah this is this guys forte, I have no doubt he's quick but he's flailing around in WRC, he should stick to this. Very good at it.

NZsarge

28th February 2011, 08:25

Anybody had any thoughts about maybe an un-official benefit ride for the Christchurch earthquake appeal? The Auckland one looks good wasn't thinking it needs to be that organized for a Manawatu (KBer's?) ride... Thoughts?

Bald Eagle

28th February 2011, 08:27

Come join us on the Wellington ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-%28Wgtn%29-%28Sat-19-March%29).

NZsarge

28th February 2011, 08:31

Come join us on the Wellington ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-%28Wgtn%29-%28Sat-19-March%29).

Cheers for the invite but speaking for myself only i'd rather keep it local and and less structured, money will be donated either way, cheers.

bogan

28th February 2011, 10:57

Cheers for the invite but speaking for myself only i'd rather keep it local and and less structured, money will be donated either way, cheers.

I'm planning on a ride-less 'ride' for them, that way I can give them the petrol/tyre money too! Maybe I'll do some spannering just to keep it bike related though :msn-wink:

ducatilover

28th February 2011, 11:57

91 ZZR400N, 67km.
Needs, new clutch (Ordered from Hong Kong for $49.17nzd :niceone: )
New chain and sprockets, ordering sprockets right now.
New air filter, will grab one next pay day if I start feeling tight.
Brakes feel like shit, but, it's crap fluid, pistons seem fine, but, I'll whip them off and have a look.
Some oil, 'cos I dropped it all out then whipped out the clutch.
:devil2: $800.

Needs a clean too

bogan

28th February 2011, 15:03

nice! perhaps you should change you username to rippedseatlover though? Looks big for a 4hundy, whats the ride like?

banditrider

28th February 2011, 16:39

Flynn

28th February 2011, 16:48

For that, I suppose you'll hand deliver it too:eek:

banditrider

28th February 2011, 16:56

For that, I suppose you'll hand deliver it too:eek:

Yep, not a problem!

So that's one...

ducatilover

28th February 2011, 17:53

nice! perhaps you should change you username to rippedseatlover though? Looks big for a 4hundy, whats the ride like?

That's definitely worth considering :bleh:
Haven't taken it for a ride, got the clutch out and the oil ran away.
Stupid screws on the brake reservoir are munted too, so will have to get an impact driver and smash the little fecker.
It is a fatty for a 4hundy, it's just a sleeved down ZZR600....I imagine the ride will be :sleep:
Although I'm loving the dirty four pot calipers. It feels very very comfy though, so I might get rid of the CBeige. :rolleyes:

bogan

28th February 2011, 18:14

That's definitely worth considering :bleh:
Haven't taken it for a ride, got the clutch out and the oil ran away.
Stupid screws on the brake reservoir are munted too, so will have to get an impact driver and smash the little fecker.
It is a fatty for a 4hundy, it's just a sleeved down ZZR600....I imagine the ride will be :sleep:
Although I'm loving the dirty four pot calipers. It feels very very comfy though, so I might get rid of the CBeige. :rolleyes:

drill the res screws, unsleeve the cylinders, job done :drinkup:

ducatilover

28th February 2011, 19:28

drill the res screws, unsleeve the cylinders, job done :drinkup:

If I can find a set of 600 pistons :devil2:

Bren

28th February 2011, 22:29

Hey guys.....as some of you may be aware I relocated back down to Christchurch on the 14th of Jan this year. Well I was just starting to set myself up and then everything took a turn for the worst at 12.51pm on the 22nd of Feb. It was a harrowing experience and none that I ever want to go through again. Well I am packing my bags and leaving my beautiful city bound once again for the Mighty Manawatu.
Sinful told me when I left that I will be back, I just did not expect it this way. I could be up for just 10 days, or I could be up for the next 40 years. Angie (my g/f in PN) and I will be talking about the options over the next few days...

So if you see me on the roads or in Cuba Cafe be sure to wave out
Regards,
Bren

chanceyy

1st March 2011, 06:13

Sinful told me when I left that I will be back, I just did not expect it this way. I could be up for just 10 days, or I could be up for the next 40 years. Bren

LOL a wise one is our sinny .. catch up for coffee soon dude ;)

banditrider

1st March 2011, 06:22

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/51-weird-motorcycles.htm

NZsarge

1st March 2011, 06:59

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/51-weird-motorcycles.htm

The top one must be the new GSX-R 1000, further down the pages we see the new Triumph Daytona 1050 and further down still we see an abomination of a modification of a ZX10, the person responsible for the should serve a long term in jail!

ducatilover

1st March 2011, 19:13

Picked up new hand grips for the CBeige today and new oil/filter for when the Kwakaboat gets it's new clutch :niceone: Got a good deal. Will have some sprockets and a chain to go on next week, in the meantime I shall sort the brakes, I can currently deck the lever out on the bar..... :doh:

specter

2nd March 2011, 09:39

Crashed my bike on monday:crybaby:

had the arse end come out on me through a corner due to unmarked gravel and by the time i got it back under control i was on the otherside of the road hit a cliff taking most of the impact on my shoulder

list of damage:
95% of fairings broken
snapped indicators/wing mirrors
snapped brake clutch levers
scratched crankcase covers
lost 80% movement in my shoulder.

being the positive guy i am and looking on the bright side of life there is no real damage to the bike itself and is only cosmetic damage, so im thinking styling my bike up a bit... any ideas?

ducatilover

2nd March 2011, 09:44

bogan

2nd March 2011, 10:01

gutted dude :( gotta watch out for these sort of things on our shit roads though.

doesn't appear to be any frame damage at all?

perhaps naked streetfighter conversion?

dirt bars and stunting cage?

or chuck some repsol livery on it? should be a good year for honda :wait:

ducatilover

2nd March 2011, 10:15

or chuck some repsol livery on it? should be a good year for honda :wait:
:devil2::devil2::devil2:

NZsarge

2nd March 2011, 12:24

cowboyz

2nd March 2011, 16:09

Owl

2nd March 2011, 16:21

Crashed my bike on monday:crybaby:

Sucks doesn't it dude! I know how you feel.

Glad you're not too badly hurt, but bike doesn't look happy.:no: You are insured right?

banditrider

2nd March 2011, 17:29

Crashed my bike on monday:crybaby:

Jeez dude, that sucks. Hope it all works out ok and don't go repeating it any time soon!

Flynn

2nd March 2011, 20:39

Nasty, nasty, nasty, I hope, just like the others, insurance will do and you're back in the saddle in no time.

ducatilover

2nd March 2011, 21:24

Anybody got a spare battery floating around? Want to get my voltage meter done, won't be buying a battery for the ZZR for a few weeks and the CBeige one won't fit. It's a YB12A-A 136L/82W/161H. Anything 12v and that size/smaller will do :niceone:

specter

3rd March 2011, 06:49

Shit mate that sucks! Glad you're okay though.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/June/jun3009-suzuki-gsx-r1000-auction-for-riders-for-health/

Race rep FTW.
Or go black with heaps of carbon bits :devil2:

as much as i love race rep, im not into bright colours.... especially on bikes

gutted dude :( gotta watch out for these sort of things on our shit roads though.

doesn't appear to be any frame damage at all?

perhaps naked streetfighter conversion?

dirt bars and stunting cage?

or chuck some repsol livery on it? should be a good year for honda :wait:

stripped the fairings off today, other than the crank case damage 100% mint! :D
streetfighter? no...
repsol? i own a suzuki... i have better taste than that

fuck it. please say insurance is taking care of that!

bummer!!!

Sucks doesn't it dude! I know how you feel.

Glad you're not too badly hurt, but bike doesn't look happy.:no: You are insured right?

Jeez dude, that sucks. Hope it all works out ok and don't go repeating it any time soon!

Nasty, nasty, nasty, I hope, just like the others, insurance will do and you're back in the saddle in no time.

yeah well these things happen, and you just have to live with it.

would you believe insurance is fucking me around?

cheers for all the support guys

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 09:15

Yeah, nah, repsol bro :bleh: Then you can wear my repsol jacket :rolleyes:

I just realised I am going to be on a Kawasaki with a Honda-Repsol wank wank jacket.
Oh god. :spanking:

specter

3rd March 2011, 09:57

Yeah, nah, repsol bro :bleh: Then you can wear my repsol jacket :rolleyes:

I just realised I am going to be on a Kawasaki with a Honda-Repsol wank wank jacket.
Oh god. :spanking:

kind of like a jew representing the nazi party.... :shutup:

how about this... at least its a suzuki race team http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202913

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 10:10

kind of like a jew representing the nazi party.... :shutup:

how about this... at least its a suzuki race team http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202913

Do it, that looks frickin' hot :devil2:

specter

3rd March 2011, 10:16

Do it, that looks frickin' hot :devil2:

yeah i like it eh. simple colour too... now i just need a guy to spray my tank
oh... and insurance to pay out

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 10:38

Bring it up here. I'll take care of it

bogan

3rd March 2011, 11:27

I just realised I am going to be on a Kawasaki with a Honda-Repsol wank wank jacket.
Oh god. :spanking:

you forgot that it's the car-honda repsol jacket :bleh:

how about this... at least its a suzuki race team http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202913

looks like somebody got a bit scribly with a vivid on someones nice white paint job, bet i could scrawl bogan on it somewhere and you wouldn't notice for weeks :shifty: It kinda looks good though

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 16:31

Shhhhhhhh :doh:

specter

3rd March 2011, 18:26

Bring it up here. I'll take care of it

yeah but i want a good painter :bleh:

looks like somebody got a bit scribly with a vivid on someones nice white paint job, bet i could scrawl bogan on it somewhere and you wouldn't notice for weeks :shifty: It kinda looks good though

i like it very subtle but also effective

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 21:01

yeah but i want a good painter :bleh:

Who said anything about painting it? I was just wanting to thrash the tits off it :bleh:

specter

3rd March 2011, 21:06

Who said anything about painting it? I was just wanting to thrash the tits off it :bleh:

ah touche... mmm looking at all sorts of bike parts :drool:

ducatilover

3rd March 2011, 21:11

Got ebay working over time?
ebay is my new favorite site... :niceone: Can get shit sooooo cheap, even after freight :weird:

ynot slow

4th March 2011, 07:53

Got ebay working over time?
ebay is my new favorite site... :niceone: Can get shit sooooo cheap, even after freight :weird:

Sometimes lol,looking at chain and sprokets on Aussie and US ebay,depends on freight for sure and/or if they send to NZ.Cycletreds on tardme have good price even here lol.

bogan

4th March 2011, 08:37

what do you guys reckon about exhuast wrap? fancy (http://www.weberracing.net/p370/DEI-010127-Titanium-Header-Exhaust-Wrap-2-Inch-by-50FT/product_info.html) or a bit more standard (http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-CERAMIC-Fibre-EXHAUST-HEAT-WRAP-10-Mtrs-LONG-/130492399580?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e61f3ffdc) I like the idea of not having to spray the fancy one.

specter

4th March 2011, 08:51

meh go fancy its only a few extra bucks

bogan

4th March 2011, 09:00

meh go fancy its only a few extra bucks

yeh, but is unsealed fancy better than sealed unfancy?

ducatilover

4th March 2011, 09:03

Sometimes lol,looking at chain and sprokets on Aussie and US ebay,depends on freight for sure and/or if they send to NZ.Cycletreds on tardme have good price even here lol.
I am getting the chain from AFC at this rate, as they can match the cycletreads price, which I am impressed with. :niceone:
Got new sprockets off a recently serviced bike that someone decided to throw down the road.
But, I find there are a fair few things that are cheaper on Ebay, great site and there's a great array of stuff too, unlike Tardme.
I can get a new windscreen in any colour I want for under $30US.

what do you guys reckon about exhuast wrap? fancy (http://www.weberracing.net/p370/DEI-010127-Titanium-Header-Exhaust-Wrap-2-Inch-by-50FT/product_info.html) or a bit more standard (http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-CERAMIC-Fibre-EXHAUST-HEAT-WRAP-10-Mtrs-LONG-/130492399580?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e61f3ffdc) I like the idea of not having to spray the fancy one.

Asbestos mate, all day.

cbfb

4th March 2011, 20:02

Anyone recommend somewhere not too far from Woodville to practice slow-speed manouvering? Not been riding for years just getting back into it and need some practice. Ta

bogan

4th March 2011, 20:11

Anyone recommend somewhere not too far from Woodville to practice slow-speed manouvering? Not been riding for years just getting back into it and need some practice. Ta

The saddle :innocent:

Maybe a school carpark/netball court you can claim.

ducatilover

5th March 2011, 08:48

Anyone recommend somewhere not too far from Woodville to practice slow-speed manouvering? Not been riding for years just getting back into it and need some practice. Ta

Up the road you turn off at the Tui HQ theres an old milk or cheese factory and some room to do U-turns etc, where I did many skids :msn-wink:

ynot slow

5th March 2011, 09:53

Anyone recommend somewhere not too far from Woodville to practice slow-speed manouvering? Not been riding for years just getting back into it and need some practice. Ta

Seriously head to Tui brewery,ask if you can use their carpark area.

86GSXR

5th March 2011, 17:29

yod

5th March 2011, 20:51

I have a new racebike! She just arrived this morning, an 88 GSXR J. She's a bit rough but is tidying up nicely. Needs a bit of TLC which she'll get soon. Looking forward to some good tracktime on her!

ha! fully addicted I see....nice mate, nice

look forward to future reports :niceone:

bogan

5th March 2011, 20:57

I have a new racebike! She just arrived this morning, an 88 GSXR J. She's a bit rough but is tidying up nicely. Needs a bit of TLC which she'll get soon. Looking forward to some good tracktime on her!

very nice, there's something about bikes of that era that just tickles my fancy! You got plans for them lights? I may be interested if you're looking to flog em off...

NZsarge

5th March 2011, 23:30

I have a new racebike! She just arrived this morning, an 88 GSXR J. She's a bit rough but is tidying up nicely. Needs a bit of TLC which she'll get soon. Looking forward to some good tracktime on her!

Nice dude, your collection is getting bigger by the year, where are you gonna put them all?

cbfb

6th March 2011, 10:30

Sweet will head over Tui way, thanks for that

bogan

6th March 2011, 15:36

Test fitted the new subframe and muffler today, will have a fiberglass cowl over it, but looks kinda good as is too I reckon.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010513.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010515.jpg

specter

6th March 2011, 16:00

Test fitted the new subframe and muffler today, will have a fiberglass cowl over it, but looks kinda good as is too I reckon.

kudos to you bogan!

86GSXR

6th March 2011, 21:07

ha! fully addicted I see....nice mate, nice

look forward to future reports :niceone:

I'm mainlining Gixxers atm Jonno :laugh: Just spent the day checking and cleaning. There's a couple of bigger jobs that I'll get Freedom onto this week. Engine and gearbox appear pretty good, brakes are mint, and she's LOUD!

very nice, there's something about bikes of that era that just tickles my fancy! You got plans for them lights? I may be interested if you're looking to flog em off...

This bike is really quite sexy and quite a quantum step from the originals :yes: Ummmm, I'm going to see if the headlights will go into my older girls but if not you're welcome to them........

Nice dude, your collection is getting bigger by the year, where are you gonna put them all?

It's a bit of a squeeze alright Sarge. I could say there's room in the bedroom but that could be contentious. Especially while she's still running a total loss oil system lol

kudos to you bogan!

+1 :niceone:

banditrider

7th March 2011, 06:43

There is always room in a shed fot more bikes! :yes:

Elysium

7th March 2011, 08:07

There is always room in a shed fot more bikes! :yes:

Lol, think that may also be called an addiction :innocent:

bogan

7th March 2011, 08:40

This bike is really quite sexy and quite a quantum step from the originals :yes: Ummmm, I'm going to see if the headlights will go into my older girls but if not you're welcome to them........

they'll fit, it's just a matter of how much hammering is required!

Lol, think that may also be called an addiction :innocent:

I'd just call it a fucking big shed!

ducatilover

7th March 2011, 13:59

Test fitted the new subframe and muffler today, will have a fiberglass cowl over it, but looks kinda good as is too I reckon.

Phap phap phap phap phap.....

Swap for two boring bikes?

cbfb

7th March 2011, 18:46

Up the road you turn off at the Tui HQ theres an old milk or cheese factory and some room to do U-turns etc, where I did many skids :msn-wink:

Is this (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=216357459762316894260.00049dde0a7973aa28efc&ll=-40.422671,175.86786&spn=0.004721,0.010965&t=f&z=17&ecpose=-40.42267089,175.86785954,789.56,-5.545,0,0) the one you were talking about? Might head over after work.

ducatilover

8th March 2011, 15:06

cbfb

8th March 2011, 15:52

I can't see the maps on this computer :angry: But you just turn at the brewey, go around two corners then up the road, on top of a small crest there is a reasonablw size area to play in infront of an old factory.

What is it a Commodore 64? Anyhoo I was looking at the wrong one, I see where you mean now cheers. If I can stand up long enough I might head over there later

banditrider

8th March 2011, 17:53

Lol, think that may also be called an addiction :innocent:

Nope, only one bike at the mo :crybaby:

I'd just call it a fucking big shed!

I wish: my single car garage recently held 2 bikes and my wagon - just keep wedging them in!

ducatilover

8th March 2011, 21:40

What is it a Commodore 64? Anyhoo I was looking at the wrong one, I see where you mean now cheers. If I can stand up long enough I might head over there later

It's a cheap ACER, I'm not on the usual computer because I'm looking after a broken mate :yes: and it turns out wireless Telecon internet is SHIT :facepalm:

I'll be back in Woodville tomorrow throwing new bits on the ZZZZZZZZZZZZR boat thing so weather permitting we could go down there? Or, even better, do it in the wet?

I need to buy a torque wrench.

cbfb

9th March 2011, 09:06

It's a cheap ACER, I'm not on the usual computer because I'm looking after a broken mate :yes: and it turns out wireless Telecon internet is SHIT :facepalm:

I'll be back in Woodville tomorrow throwing new bits on the ZZZZZZZZZZZZR boat thing so weather permitting we could go down there? Or, even better, do it in the wet?

I need to buy a torque wrench.

Yer we could go for a wobble down there. Not too good tho some dickheads have spilled oil everywhere so they can do donuts while wanking each other off.

There's the RSA just down the road tho, small but possible.

I got two torque wrenches you need one?

ducatilover

9th March 2011, 16:54

Yer we could go for a wobble down there. Not too good tho some dickheads have spilled oil everywhere so they can do donuts while wanking each other off.

There's the RSA just down the road tho, small but possible.

I got two torque wrenches you need one?

Bloody wankers!!! There are a few places in Palmy, or perhaps the road in the Ashurst domain?
How much for one?

Kawasaki got the brakes checked and bled today, rear wheel off, new sprocket and fresh grease. New headlight and I think it learned a few new words.... :innocent:

bogan

9th March 2011, 16:58

Bloody wankers!!! There are a few places in Palmy, or perhaps the road in the Ashurst domain?
How much for one?

Kawasaki got the brakes checked and bled today, rear wheel off, new sprocket and fresh grease. New headlight and I think it learned a few new words.... :innocent:

let me know when/where and I might come along (if my welding burns have healed :facepalm:) been too long since doing some heavy brake testing etc

kwaka sounds like it's coming along, christening skids on soon?

Flynn

9th March 2011, 18:00

bogan

9th March 2011, 18:05

I see the AA has asked the Government to scrap GST on petrol and they aren't playing ball, I think they might be asking for another convoy onto the door step of that funny shaped building in Wgtn:angry::angry::angry:

good luck with that! must be a huge earner for the government. More realistic idea might be to have a tax cap, so even if the price increases above $1.50 we only pay tax for $1.50 amount.

Owl

9th March 2011, 18:11

I see the AA has asked the Government to scrap GST on petrol and they aren't playing ball, I think they might be asking for another convoy onto the door step of that funny shaped building in Wgtn:angry::angry::angry:

Think I'd rather pay higher fuel prices than support the AA with anything!

Flynn

9th March 2011, 18:14

The thing that annoys me is the overnment is getting a huge amount of tax and gst, double dippers. I agree with you Owl, but this is getting beyond a joke.

ducatilover

9th March 2011, 22:17

let me know when/where and I might come along (if my welding burns have healed :facepalm:) been too long since doing some heavy brake testing etc

kwaka sounds like it's coming along, christening skids on soon?
Got the new chain on today thanks to CBFB and his angle grinder, sadly when I got to the adjusting part I have found that some right cunt has broken the adjuster on the RHS, plus I think I've got one too many links in there.

I see the AA has asked the Government to scrap GST on petrol and they aren't playing ball, I think they might be asking for another convoy onto the door step of that funny shaped building in Wgtn:angry::angry::angry:
Wouldn't that be nice?

ducatilover

11th March 2011, 06:42

Righto, got the chain adjuster sorted with some coarse language and vice grips. Chain is now nicely tensioned :banana:
Have cut/polished the dirty pig and I'll polish both bikes up today and sort the rear brake on the Kawabigfatpig today, it's an unusual rear brake, twin piston set up but it looks as if one piston is larger.... :rolleyes:
Then I think I'll spend the rest of the day riding! Being a student is quite nice at the moment.....

Another cup of tea then in to it.

Anybody know of someone who rides a Duke monster with twin stacked pipes and a Ducati jacket? I was following him/her yesterday and it sounded tasty as, didn't really go that well, I imagine it was a 600 :baby:

ducatilover

15th March 2011, 16:30

Where has everyone gone?

Have seen a few bikes around today, many waves too!

Clutch for the Kawaboat has arrived (at the wrong address) so that will be fitted tomorrow, battery courtesy of Matty at Freedom Suzuzuzuzuzki should be in the bike by the end of the week. So all going well, I'll be taking it to Uni next week! Kind of excited, even though I know it's big, fat and heavy with next to no power. Kind of like Mexico in a way.

What's new chaps?

bogan

15th March 2011, 19:50

whats new.... hmmm, been working on my bike way more than riding it, got a u-bend so can start working on the exhaust this week. Am thinking about making a brake res to bolt on the back of the rear master, rather than having a hose run next to the exhuast, but the banjo is on top and not sure if the res would have to be higher than that?
also welded heaps of ally mount points to my subframe last week, should be all set now :yes: getting a proper E-marked LED brake light, then can put together a tail tidy.

hmmm, reading that, I guess I could have just answered modding :D

haven't been for a porper ride since coming back from hb at 2am in the morn almost a month ago, have to change that.

bogan

16th March 2011, 10:31

cbfb

16th March 2011, 12:52

Anyone know if the loose shit has gone off the Pahiatua track yet?

Drove down there in the nana wagon on Thurs and it was a right shambles.

banditrider

16th March 2011, 15:11

Anyone know if the loose shit has gone off the Pahiatua track yet?

Drove down there in the nana wagon on Thurs and it was a right shambles.

I went over the Palmy side and then through Ballance to Woodville yesterday. Didn't think it was too bad.

cbfb

16th March 2011, 15:43

I went over the Palmy side and then through Ballance to Woodville yesterday. Didn't think it was too bad.

Sweet will give that a go then. Cheers

banditrider

16th March 2011, 16:00

Sweet will give that a go then. Cheers

Take it easy.

specter

16th March 2011, 16:57

anyone want some a* leather track pants?

cbfb

16th March 2011, 17:39

Take it easy.

Yup track is good again! First time I've been through on my bike. Embarassingly slow on the tight corners but early days.

bogan

16th March 2011, 18:09

Yup track is good again! First time I've been through on my bike. Embarassingly slow on the tight corners but early days.

speed is irrelevant, smooth and flowing is where it's at :yes: tempting to take the long way in to uni 2moro :whistle:

cbfb

16th March 2011, 18:20

speed is irrelevant, smooth and flowing is where it's at :yes: tempting to take the long way in to uni 2moro :whistle:

Hmmm, smooth and flowing you say? Am working on it.

You at Massey? Watch out for a wobbly red bandit ;)

bogan

16th March 2011, 18:24

Hmmm, smooth and flowing you say? Am working on it.

You at Massey? Watch out for a wobbly red bandit ;)

shall do, some bloody nice bikes round massey these days, saw a VFR400 (i think) heading out that way this arvo, was a little bit distracted as the bird riding was not in all the gear, nice 'airbags' though :D

cbfb

16th March 2011, 19:27

shall do, some bloody nice bikes round massey these days, saw a VFR400 (i think) heading out that way this arvo, was a little bit distracted as the bird riding was not in all the gear, nice 'airbags' though :D

lol yeah it's hard to concentrate on the road round campus sometimes, had a few 'near misses' thanks to certain members of the student population

banditrider

17th March 2011, 06:17

One for 86: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ride-your-motorcycle-with-a-fighter-pilot-helmet.htm

cowboyz

18th March 2011, 02:56

well... The 9 is officially registered AND warrented!!!! First time it has been legal since sept 09!

Flynn

18th March 2011, 06:25

Go Cowboyz, just in time for the scamper:cool:

NZsarge

18th March 2011, 06:52

well... The 9 is officially registered AND warrented!!!! First time it has been legal since sept 09!

Awesome!!!

dogsnbikes

18th March 2011, 10:14

What?? They just giving wof's away now

cowboyz

18th March 2011, 11:40

pretty much!

didnt check brakes.. headset bearings. pretty much looked at it and checked lights and indicators and went here ya go!

yod

18th March 2011, 12:00

pretty much!

didnt check brakes.. headset bearings. pretty much looked at it and checked lights and indicators and went here ya go!

usual story - VTNZ was it?

cowboyz

18th March 2011, 15:11

of course!.. I dont even have a speedo!

ducatilover

18th March 2011, 16:36

lol yeah it's hard to concentrate on the road round campus sometimes, had a few 'near misses' thanks to certain members of the student population
:headbang::headbang::headbang: Why do you think I study there? Education? Hah.....

shall do, some bloody nice bikes round massey these days, saw a VFR400 (i think) heading out that way this arvo, was a little bit distracted as the bird riding was not in all the gear, nice 'airbags' though :D
Have yet to see that one, will keep my good eye on the alert for crumpet laden Viffers.

ynot slow

18th March 2011, 21:07

pretty much!

didnt check brakes.. headset bearings. pretty much looked at it and checked lights and indicators and went here ya go!

At least they checked my lights,brakes,hmmm no,ffs maybe the guy thought I stopped in time at VTNZ.

Elysium

19th March 2011, 12:54

Well my old man turned up to my flat today on a new(used) bike. See he got himself 2000-2002? a Triumph ST he bought from some guy in Tokaroa. Had a spin on the bike and have to say the triple engine does sound better then your average IL4.

Funny thing was the fuel light was on and fuel gage read empty so I quickly pop into the nearest petrol station only to find the fuel tank was full to the top. Apart from that I have to say the bike felt quick nice to ride.

Owl

19th March 2011, 14:09

have to say the triple engine does sound better then your average IL4.

And Firestorm:D

bogan

19th March 2011, 14:20

speaking of engine sounds, just test fitted (no midpipe yet) my custom muffler, sounds beautiful :drool: :love:

specter

19th March 2011, 14:36

speaking of engine sounds, just test fitted (no midpipe yet) my custom muffler, sounds beautiful :drool: :love:

video or i don't believe you :bleh:

bogan

19th March 2011, 14:46

video or i don't believe you :bleh:

video would not do the rumble rumble uber low frequencies justice, while hi-fi sound systems and big subs are good for metal, for mufflers like this, you gotta be there :banana:

specter

19th March 2011, 15:25

video would not do the rumble rumble uber low frequencies justice, while hi-fi sound systems and big subs are good for metal, for mufflers like this, you gotta be there :banana:

bring it down to CHCH :D

banditrider

19th March 2011, 15:29

And Firestorm:D

Used to like you...

New twin in driveway now...

specter

19th March 2011, 15:35

Used to like you...

New twin in driveway now...

do tell...:drool:

Elysium

19th March 2011, 16:08

And Firestorm:D

Nothing beats the sweet rumble of the V Twin.

Used to like you...

New twin in driveway now...
Yes do tell.

banditrider

19th March 2011, 17:11

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Elysium

19th March 2011, 17:44

Well someone is planning some adventure riding. Gonna hit the south with that beast next time?

Owl

19th March 2011, 19:20

Used to like you...

New twin in driveway now...

But you don't own a Firestorm:laugh:

New ride looks nice and no doubt better suited to some adventure touring. Is that the plan?

banditrider

19th March 2011, 19:27

But you don't own a Firestorm:laugh:

New ride looks nice and no doubt better suited to some adventure touring. Is that the plan?

Very gentle adventure touring..gravel roads not off-road goat tracks.

Looking at farkles at the moment...$$$ :sick:

86GSXR

19th March 2011, 19:38

Very nice! :niceone: If you'd gone for the Tiger XC you could have won the best engine note comp too :D

Speaking of new bikes, tried out these puppies today - awesome!

banditrider

19th March 2011, 19:44

Very nice! :niceone: If you'd gone for the Tiger XC you could have won the best engine note comp too :D

Speaking of new bikes, tried out these puppies today - awesome!

Nicer engine note is just a matter of time....can't hear it at the mo.

Might try an extra wheel in another 20 years time...unless someone introduces me to a nice Ural...

86GSXR

19th March 2011, 19:51

Nicer engine note is just a matter of time....can't hear it at the mo.

Might try an extra wheel in another 20 years time...unless someone introduces me to a nice Ural...

Sweet! I'm jealous btw :drool: I keep deciding to get the DR then some other way to spend money comes along......................

You could put a Ural decal on the Spyder, less breakdowns that way

banditrider

19th March 2011, 19:54

Or would the Ural decal be the kiss of death to the spyder?

At least you're having fun on the GSX-R - love the write-ups on the racing etc. Off to check lotto ticket...

ynot slow

19th March 2011, 21:14

Well for someone who vehemently loathed Spyders,I'm thinking the touring jobby is the bees knees,heaps of storage,comfy and seem good option if 2 wheels isn't viable later in life.

yod

19th March 2011, 21:31

Very nice! :niceone: If you'd gone for the Tiger XC you could have won the best engine note comp too :D

Speaking of new bikes, tried out these puppies today - awesome!

they're good value, would have been much better testing them up here than where I did down in wellies, couldn't get them onto the open road...still fun though :niceone:

edit: if the weather's ok I might take the bird for an afternoon pootle tomorrow, was thinking of heading to the dannevegas BP around 1ish for a coffee and then do the loop to Waipuk, probably stop in porangahau for brew

ducatilover

19th March 2011, 22:04

bring it down to CHCH :D

A Bros on open pipes? Fuck that CHCH has been shaken enough.

Stupid Kawashiti doesn't go yet...
This is proof that Hondas are superior :tugger:

bogan

20th March 2011, 07:29

A Bros on open pipes? Fuck that CHCH has been shaken enough.

Stupid Kawashiti doesn't go yet...
This is proof that Hondas are superior :tugger:

indeed!

Yeh, well hopefully with two hondas there later, it'll learn by example...

ynot slow

20th March 2011, 08:34

edit: if the weather's ok I might take the bird for an afternoon pootle tomorrow, was thinking of heading to the dannevegas BP around 1ish for a coffee and then do the loop to Waipuk, probably stop in porangahau for brew

Heaps of road works between Woodenville and Vegas,and dreaded 30km signs with cop sign.

ducatilover

20th March 2011, 08:47

indeed!

Yeh, well hopefully with two hondas there later, it'll learn by example...

Example, as in getting rid of two cylinders and being a real bike? I think the BROS can teach both of them..... :headbang::headbang:

Meanie

20th March 2011, 10:06

NZsarge

20th March 2011, 10:26

Lot of fun on the Can Am Spyders yesterday. Photos here https://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/CanAmSpyderTestRide?authkey=Gv1sRgCKufwZX6voijFQ# Thanks Ynot for taking them.
Nice looking machine BR, where did you pick it up from in the end

What are ya talikin' about? there's plenty of room left there yet, a good couple of inches... :D I have to admit I enjoyed that a whole lot more than the first ride down in Wellington, still i'm left with would I or not, in isolation they are great but if you love riding bikes (two wheeled ones) it's just not the same but then again it shouldn't be expected to be the same either. I dunno, just dunno... We'll see what they are worth when a few second hand one hit the market.

Meanie

20th March 2011, 10:56

NZsarge

20th March 2011, 11:32

Know what you mean Sarge, i enjoy two wheels much more but then again they were a bit of fun. Far too expensive for what they are, especialy the touring models. If they wernt worth so much id be tempted to have one in the shed to play on now and then.

I didn't reckon the touring ones were that far off the mark given that market they are aimed at which I think is squarely at the Goldwing, i'd rather ride the CanAm rather than the Goldwing if that was what I was after. Going for a ride 'round the Porangahau loop with Jonno, you coming? :D

dogsnbikes

20th March 2011, 12:06

Might try an extra wheel in another 20 years time...unless someone introduces me to a nice Ural...

This could be you,just add a RPG and your be sweet

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-358948488.htm

specter

20th March 2011, 13:37

This could be you,just add a RPG and your be sweet

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-358948488.htm

danm thats cool!

dogsnbikes

20th March 2011, 13:47

danm thats cool!

Would be the perfect replacement for the LAV's

Elysium

20th March 2011, 14:03

This could be you,just add a RPG and your be sweet

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-358948488.htm
Looks like a cheap Soviet copy of a BMW.

ducatilover

20th March 2011, 15:38

25k for a URAL though...... :facepalm: I've had better infections for free...

banditrider

20th March 2011, 17:11

Nice looking machine BR, where did you pick it up from in the end

Wellington M/C - spotted it on trade me. 470km on it today - mint!

This could be you,just add a RPG and your be sweet

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-358948488.htm

It's not camo'd up! Yep RPG or 50 cal please!

dogsnbikes

20th March 2011, 18:50

It's not camo'd up! Yep RPG or 50 cal please!

if you moved too north Africa it would be,but you may need something like a phalanx or goalkeeper system now the sky is littered with tomohawks

86GSXR

20th March 2011, 20:24

Nice Ural alright! Something to be said about 3 wheels. I'd have a Spyder in a flash if I had a spare 17K (only while stocks last)

86GSXR

20th March 2011, 20:30

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

bogan

20th March 2011, 21:11

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

hmmm,
number of cylinders: 2
number of sides on swingarm: 1
number of fairings: 0

yup, that's one that ticks all the boxes :drool:

Elysium

20th March 2011, 21:21

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

Careful there, you may become addicted to V-Twins.

specter

20th March 2011, 21:36

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

:drool: that is danm sexy!

cowboyz

20th March 2011, 21:40

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!

NZsarge

21st March 2011, 11:29

Was lucky enough to be let loose on Neil's (Mo's Bro) 1098S Streetfighter tonight. INCREDIBLE torque and Ohlins, Brembo, Carbon, Traction control all round. One hell of a bike!

That's by far the sexiest bike Ducati make. Lucky bugger you!

banditrider

22nd March 2011, 17:18

Monkey bike (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/43-motorcycle-ape-hangers.htm)s (plenty of apes in evidence too).

Dig the scooters. And what about the Triumph & Bandit...

Elysium

22nd March 2011, 17:36

Monkey bike (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/43-motorcycle-ape-hangers.htm)s (plenty of apes in evidence too).

Dig the scooters. And what about the Triumph & Bandit...

Thinking about accessorizing the the V-strom?:innocent:

I think the ape bars with the tassels would suit ya. :lol:

dogsnbikes

23rd March 2011, 17:40

Monkey bike (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/43-motorcycle-ape-hangers.htm)s (plenty of apes in evidence too).

Dig the scooters. And what about the Triumph & Bandit...

you need something more local

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-362908325.htm

ducatilover

23rd March 2011, 17:43

I would be lying if I said I liked that, needs to be completely chrome with pink tassels.

banditrider

23rd March 2011, 18:45

you need something more local

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-362908325.htm

Too much power for something that must be an evil handler - needs an engine swap with a harley...

dogsnbikes

23rd March 2011, 18:53

and the tassels are free....I will whip out back and get you some hmmmmmm pink you say:blink:

dogsnbikes

23rd March 2011, 19:07

Too much power for something that must be an evil handler - needs an engine swap with a harley...

I would be lying if I said I liked that, needs to be completely chrome with pink tassels.

At such short notice its the best I could do,reakon they would great on the connie,and if you turn them over you can see the pink bits

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