Manawatu Rant n Rave

[cbfb]

I'm hoping it will....But, just to be extra sure, I'm going over the clearances again tomorrow, doing the cams/timing is a piece of piss on it thankfully :rockon: so if I have made any mistakes I can rip it all back out fairly fast, it really is quite nice to work on!
I think I'll clean the tank out too.
Yeah, take the SuperSheep charger back :facepalm:

Good good look forward to seeing it, need to get out for a ride in the not too distant future.

[ducatilover]

Good good look forward to seeing it, need to get out for a ride in the not too distant future.
I look forward to riding it, I'm tempted to go out to the garage now and finish it...But, I'm doing a God father series marathon! I think we do need to go for a blat at some stage, Bogan needs to come too so we can't hear our stupid four cylinders.

[bogan]

I look forward to riding it, I'm tempted to go out to the garage now and finish it...But, I'm doing a God father series marathon! I think we do need to go for a blat at some stage, Bogan needs to come too so we can't hear our stupid four cylinders.

Looks like a good weekend for it too! Tomorow is another tuning day I think, maybe sun?

[cbfb]

I look forward to riding it, I'm tempted to go out to the garage now and finish it...But, I'm doing a God father series marathon! I think we do need to go for a blat at some stage, Bogan needs to come too so we can't hear our stupid four cylinders.

Not watching the wedding then?! :sick:

Let me know when it's done, you can see the wobbly bandit in action

[ducatilover]

Looks like a good weekend for it too! Tomorow is another tuning day I think, maybe sun?
Hopefully!!!!!! :woohoo:


Not watching the wedding then?! :sick:

Let me know when it's done, you can see the wobbly bandit in action
That's okay, I'll wobble too, just to make it look like it's on purpose.
TV seems to be stuck on the PS3 channel wgere the movies are....oh dear

[specter]

anyone ridden a motard before?
they look like fun!

[ynot slow]

anyone ridden a motard before?
they look like fun!

Honda xr200 frame with xr600? motor many years ago,way before motard was a word lol.

[specter]

Honda xr200 frame with xr600? motor many years ago,way before motard was a word lol.

that sounds light!
wouldnt mind a ride eh. but im not allowed to :( need to settle into my new home

[Owl]

wouldnt mind a ride eh. but im not allowed to :( need to settle into my new home

Sucks being you!:yes:

Sucks being me too, cause my battery is fucked:facepalm:

[specter]

Sucks being you!:yes:

Sucks being me too, cause my battery is fucked:facepalm:

haha typical triumph

[Owl]

haha typical triumph

Stinking jappa battery you mean.:bleh:

Actually it's not:facepalm:

[specter]

Stinking jappa battery you mean.:bleh:

Actually it's not:facepalm:

lol hope you get a new battery soon! it sucks not riding :(

[yod]

Sucks being you!:yes:

Sucks being me too, cause my battery is fucked:facepalm:

http://www.motobatt.com/

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Batteries/auction-372611513.htm

good value, i got one to replace my fucked Yuasa and had no problems.....

[Owl]

http://www.motobatt.com/

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Batteries/auction-372611513.htm

good value, i got one to replace my fucked Yuasa and had no problems.....

Yeah, I've been ringing around town this morning trying to locate a Motobatt. AFC seem to be the only crowd that stock them, but sold my model on Thursday:facepalm:

If I have to order a battery, I may consider being a guinea pig for a Shorai battery. Not cheap, but I like the idea of not charging, serious grunt and saving about 3kg in weight.:yes:

[ducatilover]

anyone ridden a motard before?
they look like fun!


They are mega fun, I'd love one for around town, I'm just too short to be comfy on one :facepalm: There's something cool about a dirty single that lifts the front anywhere!

[yod]

Yeah, I've been ringing around town this morning trying to locate a Motobatt. AFC seem to be the only crowd that stock them, but sold my model on Thursday:facepalm:

If I have to order a battery, I may consider being a guinea pig for a Shorai battery. Not cheap, but I like the idea of not charging, serious grunt and saving about 3kg in weight.:yes:

I just ordered mine off a trademe chap (Morrinsville I think), $90 including shipping....all good, and the best part about that price is not being concerned about getting a new battery every 3-5 years. Honda quoted me $285 for the Yuasa! :motu:

[ducatilover]

I just ordered mine off a trademe chap (Morrinsville I think), $90 including shipping....all good, and the best part about that price is not being concerned about getting a new battery every 3-5 years. Honda quoted me $285 for the Yuasa! :motu:
$285? Shiiiit Honda must be getting worse. I got my last Yuasa YTX9LBS for $60, and the Kawasaki one cost me the same for a YB-12A.
Gotta love knowin' someone behind a counter :innocent:

[banditrider]

When I had to get one for the VTR (first battery I've bought in years) they quoted about $500 odd. Even they couldn't believe it so went a searching and found one with the same rating etc for a lot less.

Best way to look after ya battery is to ride ya bike...

[bogan]

There's something cool about a dirty single that lifts the front anywhere!

we still talking bout bikes?

Got the second 162 main in the bros today, initial testing shows it to be in tune :wings::woohoo::apint:

[banditrider]

Holy crap! Just checking out my youtube videos and the one of me pottering along behind Sarge towards Halcombe has had over 1,100 views! The only one with more is the Connie running without it's muffler :innocent:

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[86GSXR]

Batteries - bah. Tiger's is absolutely stuffed, and Daytona's on the way out. Looking for aftermarkets now.

[Bonez]

The cooler evenings tend to sort the good from the bad. Just got a new one for the 550 last week.

[cowboyz]

Holy crap! Just checking out my youtube videos and the one of me pottering along behind Sarge towards Halcombe has had over 1,100 views! The only one with more is the Connie running without it's muffler :innocent:
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nice! real nice!

sarge is popular on video.. my one of him has over 1000. only surpassed by yod leaving the RF early.

[bogan]

Batteries - bah. Tiger's is absolutely stuffed, and Daytona's on the way out. Looking for aftermarkets now.

I been looking at these (http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/batteries/batteries.html), reckon LiFePO4 is the way to go now, the shorai ones look even better but a bit more pricey.

[ducatilover]

we still talking bout bikes?

Got the second 162 main in the bros today, initial testing shows it to be in tune :wings::woohoo::apint:
I'm not sure, I hope not.....

Awesome! Does it pull nicer? I'm talking about the bike there.... :innocent:

Got the clearances all spot on now, timing done (Which is disgustingly easy! This Kawasaki was made to be fixed) cranked it over without the coils to get oil pressure etc, put it all back together and it wasn't pulling petrol through again :facepalm:
Cleaned carbs, checked the floats again, which obviously were all mint still, put it back together. Still didn't start, plugs wet this time. So I left the plugs out to dry last night as I went to Dannevirke to get mullocked. Shall have another go at it today :yes:

[bogan]

Awesome! Does it pull nicer? I'm talking about the bike there.... :innocent:

think a little bit better, seems to sound nicer too

[ducatilover]

think a little bit better, seems to sound nicer too

Jolly good!


So who knows of any 6 wire reg/recs floating around? :angry:
Or, who can build one....
My brain is farting and i can't figure how to build one, as simple as they are.

[bogan]

Jolly good!


So who knows of any 6 wire reg/recs floating around? :angry:
Or, who can build one....
My brain is farting and i can't figure how to build one, as simple as they are.

is how to build (http://motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139779) but reckon it'd be cheaper to go with a proper one, probably less likely to overheat too. Pretty simple devices and I think you'd get away with running a 7 wire one if they are more common.

[ducatilover]

is how to build (http://motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139779) but reckon it'd be cheaper to go with a proper one, probably less likely to overheat too. Pretty simple devices and I think you'd get away with running a 7 wire one if they are more common.

Does look like a prick to make :facepalm: This one isn't the original anyway, I imagine the foam on the inside of the fairing wasn't helping as it was resting on the heat sink, so have cut that out.
Will hunt around for a cheap 6-7 wire one.
I could just leave one of the outputs dead on a 7 wire couldn't I?


Edit: What if I ran a separate rectifier through to a shunt reg? That would work wouldn't it?


Double edit: Quick look on ebay.... hmmm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Voltage-Regulator-Rectifier-Honda-CH125-250cc-6-wires-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3362afb501QQitemZ22069 9014401QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[dogsnbikes]

Jolly good!


So who knows of any 6 wire reg/recs floating around? :angry:
Or, who can build one....
My brain is farting and i can't figure how to build one, as simple as they are.

Its the season for reg/rects I'm looking at aftermarket new for the NC23 will let you know how I get on

[ducatilover]

Its the season for reg/rects I'm looking at aftermarket new for the NC23 will let you know how I get on

nc23 are 5 wire aren't they?
I used to have a spare Spada one, but, the damn thing has gone walkabouts. I had a GPZ400R one too, also fallen into the void.

[dogsnbikes]

nc23 are 5 wire aren't they?
I used to have a spare Spada one, but, the damn thing has gone walkabouts. I had a GPZ400R one too, also fallen into the void.



7wire same as the VFR.........I do have one of the GB loom but need that for the 500 and the plugs are opposite........... only spare I have is a 5 wire of a CB250rs and I don't think I have a 5 wire bike any more

[bogan]

Does look like a prick to make :facepalm: This one isn't the original anyway, I imagine the foam on the inside of the fairing wasn't helping as it was resting on the heat sink, so have cut that out.
Will hunt around for a cheap 6-7 wire one.
I could just leave one of the outputs dead on a 7 wire couldn't I?


Edit: What if I ran a separate rectifier through to a shunt reg? That would work wouldn't it?


Double edit: Quick look on ebay.... hmmm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Voltage-Regulator-Rectifier-Honda-CH125-250cc-6-wires-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3362afb501QQitemZ22069 9014401QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

not sure if that ebay one will be good for the power of a roadbike, think they use SCRs cos it's way cheaper than trying to find a shunt capable of over a hundred watts. Foam on heatsink never a good idea :facepalm: if you get a 7 wire one just short two outputs together is probably better for it.

[ducatilover]

not sure if that ebay one will be good for the power of a roadbike, think they use SCRs cos it's way cheaper than trying to find a shunt capable of over a hundred watts. Foam on heatsink never a good idea :facepalm: if you get a 7 wire one just short two outputs together is probably better for it.

It looks to be the same one that's already on there? Same dimensions too :facepalm: I'll have a looksie see if I can find how many volts the CH125 generator makes.
You reckon it won't work? The CH runs a headlight and shit lol

[bogan]

It looks to be the same one that's already on there? Same dimensions too :facepalm: I'll have a looksie see if I can find how many volts the CH125 generator makes.
You reckon it won't work? The CH runs a headlight and shit lol

Voltage should all be the same I would expect, but a high rpm IL4 may have a bit more current draw on the coils and CDI, not too sure though.

[ducatilover]

Voltage should all be the same I would expect, but a high rpm IL4 may have a bit more current draw on the coils and CDI, not too sure though.

The CDI shouldn't draw much current to my knowledge and the coils will be pulling 8A I think, it's been far too long since I actually had to think about these things :facepalm: at $20 I can't complain too much if it fucks out, the voltage gauge i've got on the ZZR will warn me if it goes before I burn loom and boil battery. That's how I caught the bloody thing today thank goodness.
I'm just wondering, with the 16.6 or so volts at low RPM getting through, there must have been a lot up top, the coils wouldn't be able to cope would they? Hence why the BRM V16 had to run 6V coils, due to 12V taking too long to make a decent flux. That's how i recall it anyway...:yes: So I doubt it helped much...

The battery is still fine and hasn't gotten hot enough to lose any electrolyte :rockon: So will get a new Reg init and pop around to steal that voltage gauge :woohoo:

[bogan]

sounds like a plan, dunno about possible coil damage, the CDI would be more of a worry anyway I think, but if it is still good, the rest should be too I reckon.

[ducatilover]

sounds like a plan, dunno about possible coil damage, the CDI would be more of a worry anyway I think, but if it is still good, the rest should be too I reckon.

If it fucks out it gives me more motivation to get a 600 motor :innocent:

I'm having a stroll through www.reuk.co.uk and they have a few schematics and info on how to build shunts. But, it would cost me more to make a shunt with a bridge rectifier than it would to buy a shitty reg/rec :facepalm: I'd like to do it though, it looks fun, plus it could be mounted in a box with a fan

[bogan]

If it fucks out it gives me more motivation to get a 600 motor :innocent:

I'm having a stroll through www.reuk.co.uk and they have a few schematics and info on how to build shunts. But, it would cost me more to make a shunt with a bridge rectifier than it would to buy a shitty reg/rec :facepalm: I'd like to do it though, it looks fun, plus it could be mounted in a box with a fan

yeh, I been wondering how hard it would be to make a switchmode supply and eliminate the need for burning off so much power altogether.

[ducatilover]

yeh, I been wondering how hard it would be to make a switchmode supply and eliminate the need for burning off so much power altogether.

As in switching the alternator on/off? there have been cases where electro-magnets have been used and they just switch on/off when needed :yes: Quite ideal really, that way the stupid regulator is going to last longer. Perhaps way of killing the input to the regulator without sending the 45V straight to the battery?
This could be interesting to do

[bogan]

As in switching the alternator on/off? there have been cases where electro-magnets have been used and they just switch on/off when needed :yes: Quite ideal really, that way the stupid regulator is going to last longer. Perhaps way of killing the input to the regulator without sending the 45V straight to the battery?
This could be interesting to do

No switching adaptor switch the supply (hundred thousand times a second or more) through an inductor which generates a set output voltage regardless of the input voltage. Though my stator theory is somewhat lacking and I'm not sure of that would be kind to the stator, there may be a reason it is used as a constant power generator.

[ducatilover]

No switching adaptor switch the supply (hundred thousand times a second or more) through an inductor which generates a set output voltage regardless of the input voltage. Though my stator theory is somewhat lacking and I'm not sure of that would be kind to the stator, there may be a reason it is used as a constant power generator.

:shutup: Over my head bro. Can I do it with a hammer?

[ducatilover]

Went for a wee jaunt up the track today whilst taking the scenic way home from uni. Sore wrists and arse instantly :facepalm:
Buuuuut, it was one of those rides, the sore wrists and arse could not dent the perfect ride feeling! I was part of the bike, flowing and smiling like a mad c*nt. It was absolutely brilliant, haven't fel so happy and comfortable on that bike before.
On a boring note, I am going to re bleed the brakes tomorrow to try stop them from being wooden, there is nigh on zero indication of a front end lock up :shutup:
Such an awesome ride! Might do it again if the weather is so great tomorrow.


Ordered a new Reg/rec for the ZZZZZZZZZZZZR today.
Got a tank protector for $1.26 and Honda decals for the CBeast also for $1.26
I might jump back on eBay and grab another tank protector, one for each bike

[yod]

Went for a wee jaunt up the track today whilst taking the scenic way home from uni.

last time I went over it was new seal and no white lines, is it all clean now?

[banditrider]

last time I went over it was new seal and no white lines, is it all clean now?

I think it was pretty right on Easter Sunday. DL liked it...

[yod]

I think it was pretty right on Easter Sunday. DL liked it...

Is that when I saw ya heading round to Mark's? How far'd you go that day? I covered a few kms myself.....
doing the fucking lawn....
:facepalm:

[banditrider]

I sthat when I saw ya heading round to Mark's? How far'd you go that day? I covered a few kms myself.....
doing the fucking lawn....
:facepalm:

Nah, just showing off the farkles that day (forgot to stebel ya as I went past :facepalm:).

Did a pretty boring loop (http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-loop.html) actually - although the little bit of Route 52 & Pa Valley Rd etc was really nice! Great at this time of the year.

[ducatilover]

last time I went over it was new seal and no white lines, is it all clean now?
I didn't go the whole way, had to be home to cook tea :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

I wrote this up earlier today and put it on my BookFace, pointless as more people here will appreciate it and understand.

Gassed the bike up after uni today and went for a great ride. Put what I had read in "Twist of the wrist II" into practice.... And what do you know? Smoother, more stable and faster riding. Less stress on the arms, wrists and mind.
Found a few survival reactions were stronger than I thought. Using the throttle to manipulate the weight bias on a bike is just brilliant, what a massive difference it makes.I was having problems with front end feel and confidence. This was too much weight on the front end, backing off the throttle into the apex was making the Honda run wide, which triggers the reaction of tightening the arms and weighting the bars, this sets the bike of it's natural balance and the front looses feel and goes even wider. By being relaxed and having all my weight anchored against the outside of the tank in a corner the bar weight is reduced and the wheel/tyre/suspension are free too oscillate and move as they need to.
If you ride and haven't read the books, get off your arse and do it (I have number two in PDF form and can email to anyone)
Looking forward to getting even smoother and more confident.


Part Two!
I went out this evening just to carry my grin inducing euphoric moment further again, ended up doing 340km :woohoo: Just riding, the bike and myself, happy as that twat Larry. I kept practising the throttle control, sliding my arse off the seat BEFORE I drop the bike in, not during ( :facepalm: No wonder the fuckin' thing hated me...) and generally trying to start the process of obliterating 160,000km (I think, may be more? I've just clocked up 10,000k on the CB as of today) of dumb fuck mistakes and habits.
I am fairly confident my body positioning is correct, not twisted away from the bike, either up or down.



The bike is feeling so much nicer to ride, I did the tyre pressures as per norm today, only 1psi out each end, not a worry!
As I type this I am not worn out, I've got all my "I am Rossi, watch me break my pelvis and get nerve damage" business going on and the semi numb, semi tingly fingers. But mentally, I didn't get worn out and I did not once pump my arms up.
My shutting the throttle instinct got me once and in comparison it felt wobbly and wanted to run wide, usually I'd stiffen up (Tehehehe), but I made myself stay relaxed and gently roll on, then I could tighten the line and carry on.


Fuck I can ramble....I want more rides! I am off to Eketahuna on Sunday so I can look forward to that. If you read all this you must be bonkers.:innocent:

[banditrider]

If you read all this you must be bonkers.:innocent:

I must be bonkers - I read it all! Good stuff! :yes::scooter:

[cbfb]

I wrote this up earlier today and put it on my BookFace, pointless as more people here will appreciate it and understand.

Gassed the bike up after uni today and went for a great ride. Put what I had read in "Twist of the wrist II" into practice.... And what do you know? Smoother, more stable and faster riding. Less stress on the arms, wrists and mind.
Found a few survival reactions were stronger than I thought. Using the throttle to manipulate the weight bias on a bike is just brilliant, what a massive difference it makes.I was having problems with front end feel and confidence. This was too much weight on the front end, backing off the throttle into the apex was making the Honda run wide, which triggers the reaction of tightening the arms and weighting the bars, this sets the bike of it's natural balance and the front looses feel and goes even wider. By being relaxed and having all my weight anchored against the outside of the tank in a corner the bar weight is reduced and the wheel/tyre/suspension are free too oscillate and move as they need to.
If you ride and haven't read the books, get off your arse and do it (I have number two in PDF form and can email to anyone)
Looking forward to getting even smoother and more confident.


Part Two!
I went out this evening just to carry my grin inducing euphoric moment further again, ended up doing 340km :woohoo: Just riding, the bike and myself, happy as that twat Larry. I kept practising the throttle control, sliding my arse off the seat BEFORE I drop the bike in, not during ( :facepalm: No wonder the fuckin' thing hated me...) and generally trying to start the process of obliterating 160,000km (I think, may be more? I've just clocked up 10,000k on the CB as of today) of dumb fuck mistakes and habits.
I am fairly confident my body positioning is correct, not twisted away from the bike, either up or down.



The bike is feeling so much nicer to ride, I did the tyre pressures as per norm today, only 1psi out each end, not a worry!
As I type this I am not worn out, I've got all my "I am Rossi, watch me break my pelvis and get nerve damage" business going on and the semi numb, semi tingly fingers. But mentally, I didn't get worn out and I did not once pump my arms up.
My shutting the throttle instinct got me once and in comparison it felt wobbly and wanted to run wide, usually I'd stiffen up (Tehehehe), but I made myself stay relaxed and gently roll on, then I could tighten the line and carry on.


Fuck I can ramble....I want more rides! I am off to Eketahuna on Sunday so I can look forward to that. If you read all this you must be bonkers.:innocent:

Ha ha good stuff, glad you're enjoying yourself.

Have you got the first book? Let me know if not will flick it over.

[ducatilover]

Ha ha good stuff, glad you're enjoying yourself.

Have you got the first book? Let me know if not will flick it over.

Haven't got the first one, I'll go search and try find it :innocent:

I must be bonkers - I read it all! Good stuff! :yes::scooter:
:rockon: I could have gone on for even longer. I'm going to re-read it today :yes:

[bogan]

Yeh always a good plan to re-read books like that. I have one of Lee Parks to flip through every now and then, haven't done his empty car park training ones yet, maybe when I get my bike set up as I like it.

[ducatilover]

Yeh always a good plan to re-read books like that. I have one of Lee Parks to flip through every now and then, haven't done his empty car park training ones yet, maybe when I get my bike set up as I like it.
I'm meaning to get Lee Parks book and there was one other.
We could use Bunnings car park perhaps? O do you know of a better suited area? I'm keen to get some sort of practise going on, might have to stick the knee sliders back on :innocent:
I've got to work on my unstable feeling at low speed turns, never really felt comfortable leaning the bike over at, say below 35-40k :facepalm:

[cbfb]

I'm meaning to get Lee Parks book and there was one other.
We could use Bunnings car park perhaps? O do you know of a better suited area? I'm keen to get some sort of practise going on, might have to stick the knee sliders back on :innocent:
I've got to work on my unstable feeling at low speed turns, never really felt comfortable leaning the bike over at, say below 35-40k :facepalm:

Let us know if you wouldn't mind me tagging along (would have to be weekend tho some of us have jobs y'know).

What about Orchard Road CP after hours?

[ducatilover]

Let us know if you wouldn't mind me tagging along (would have to be weekend tho some of us have jobs y'know).

What about Orchard Road CP after hours?
Not sure where that is? But I am up for any nice open area.
Jobs? I could do with one of them, studentism is horrid.

[bogan]

I'm meaning to get Lee Parks book and there was one other.
We could use Bunnings car park perhaps? O do you know of a better suited area? I'm keen to get some sort of practise going on, might have to stick the knee sliders back on :innocent:
I've got to work on my unstable feeling at low speed turns, never really felt comfortable leaning the bike over at, say below 35-40k :facepalm:

Bunnings sound like it could be a plan, the ones round massey have a bit more of a camber on them which isn't ideal. Will look through the book again see what might be needed.

[cbfb]

Not sure where that is? But I am up for any nice open area.
Jobs? I could do with one of them, studentism is horrid.

LOL it's the big CP up at Massey. Seen people do rider training there when I've been to the gym (I know, stupid idea didn't go for long).

The ones at Hokowhitu are good but in use during the week.

[ducatilover]

Bunnings sound like it could be a plan, the ones round massey have a bit more of a camber on them which isn't ideal. Will look through the book again see what might be needed.
bikes, babes and beer?

LOL it's the big CP up at Massey. Seen people do rider training there when I've been to the gym (I know, stupid idea didn't go for long).

The ones at Hokowhitu are good but in use during the week.

cool, we shall make a plan!

[bogan]

actually bunnings is in use often as, the massey one is probly a better bet, can just go with the camber to be on the safe side I guess.


bikes, babes and beer?

hmmm, it doesn't specifically state either of the later two, but we gotta use something for cones right?

[ducatilover]

actually bunnings is in use often as, the massey one is probly a better bet, can just go with the camber to be on the safe side I guess.
I suppose Bunnings is a bit busy, the lack of light in the evenings is the problem methinks.
Massey may be the plan :yes: Let's hope I can work on low speed stability, I want to be able to confidently drop the bike on it's ear at low speed, I think I tense my arms too much.




hmmm, it doesn't specifically state either of the later two, but we gotta use something for cones right?
My thoughts exactly! Plus we need to work on our abilities to not be distracted.

[bogan]

I suppose Bunnings is a bit busy, the lack of light in the evenings is the problem methinks.
Massey may be the plan :yes: Let's hope I can work on low speed stability, I want to be able to confidently drop the bike on it's ear at low speed, I think I tense my arms too much.


I found when I last did this sorta thing with Mowgli and RoadKing theres kind of a point where it still feels like normal, but shit steering, then push past that to tip it over heaps and feels a bit more like off road styles. We just did the BHS test slalom and quick stops. Could go with full lock u-turn pratice too, used to do them on my 250, but bros's extra chain slack adds a bit of challenge.




My thoughts exactly! Plus we need to work on our abilities to not be distracted.

Indeed, though I may need to bring a spare brake lever if I can't cope :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

I found when I last did this sorta thing with Mowgli and RoadKing theres kind of a point where it still feels like normal, but shit steering, then push past that to tip it over heaps and feels a bit more like off road styles. We just did the BHS test slalom and quick stops. Could go with full lock u-turn pratice too, used to do them on my 250, but bros's extra chain slack adds a bit of challenge.
Yeah, I'll have to get over the idea of the bike falling over and put it into a semi-low speed turn or circle. Will help for the hairpins, I'm not so brilliant through the tight one on this side of the track, I used to get the GN and BROS on the pegs with the knee touching very once in a while, but since I splatted the BROS I haven't been able to grow the nuts.






Indeed, though I may need to bring a spare brake lever if I can't cope :facepalm:
Just do left hand turns, you don't need the clutch haha

[banditrider]

Porn alert...

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[banditrider]

And now with pics....

I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horspower and deep pockets, I had passed him. though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the
canyon and I had preserved the proud tradition of another of America's best bikes.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle...

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[bogan]

bwahahaha, :laugh:

[ducatilover]

Porn alert...


That is yummy!!!!!!!


And now with pics....

I raced a Harley today and it was horribly slow etc

That is just gold!!!!! I love it.


Bandirider, I remember a post from you regarding headlight bulbs from overseas? I can't find it again, can you throw me a linky please?

[Owl]

Bandirider, I remember a post from you regarding headlight bulbs from overseas? I can't find it again, can you throw me a linky please?

I'm no Banditrider..........but

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43

[banditrider]

I'm no Banditrider..........but

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43

That's the one - and yeah Owl put me onto them!

[Owl]

That's the one - and yeah Owl put me onto them!

Interestingly, the bulbs didn't help me too much and probably not much more effective than a candle, when on dip.

Hopefully my new Hella headlights will be a big improvement:yes:. Still need a battery to try them out though.:facepalm:

[banditrider]

Yeah, ya need a good reflector to start with eh? The +80's are great in the Connie and I reckon they pick out reflective road signs at 800m - up close the signs just about blind ya. They seem to last me around 20,000km.

Got some +100's to try this October...

[ducatilover]

I'm no Banditrider..........but

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43
Neat thank you.

That's the one - and yeah Owl put me onto them!

My flatmate wants some, his Toyota Soarer lights aren't as bright as my ZZR one.
I am thinking about it, but, not really bothered for the Honda as I am selling it (Trying to...) may get one for the ZZR as I will be doing many, many miles on her once she's ready.
The headlight is already biblical though, it amazed me. Must have owned too many Hondas? The CB is a candle in the wind, the Bros had the same light.....the Spada had the same light....the twin headlight set up on the Spada was a marginal increase in performance, probably a placebo because I spent so much moolah on them :facepalm: The GN250 actually absorbed light, honest...

[ynot slow]

Add PVX20 or (pxv20) to any extreme bulbs order to get 20% discount further to purchase.Just got email today from them.

[Owl]

Add PVX20 or (pxv20) to any extreme bulbs order to get 20% discount further to purchase.Just got email today from them.

You may have to provide a link, cause Powerbulb's search and myself don't know WTF you're talking about?:scratch:

[bogan]

vaguely tempted to get a new bulb, don't do much night riding though. Whats best value for an upgrade over standard?

[bogan]

You may have to provide a link, cause Powerbulb's search and myself don't know WTF you're talking about?:scratch:

discount code, which it gives in a banner on the site too, so not really a secret code!

[Owl]

discount code, which it gives in a banner on the site too, so not really a secret code!

How the fuck did I miss that?:facepalm:

I'll just be over here in the quiet corner.:bye:

[banditrider]

How the fuck did I miss that?:facepalm:

I'll just be over here in the quiet corner.:bye:

Poor light?????

[ynot slow]

How the fuck did I miss that?:facepalm:

I'll just be over here in the quiet corner.:bye:

1 cylinder short of an engine.

[Maha]

1 cylinder short of an engine.

A Triple?.....:corn:

[Owl]

1 cylinder short of an engine.

No......One triple short of a battery!:facepalm:

[Bonez]

Why's it taking so long to source one?

[Owl]

Why's it taking so long to source one?

I'm getting a Shorai lithium battery through Edbear, which is coming from the US.

I want to get away from the standard type battery, as Triumph in their wisdom, left only enough space for an under-powered YTX12-BS. Should've been the YTX14-BS like the 955's before mine.:facepalm:

1050's have a habit of destroying sprag clutches, due to poor cranking and that's about a $1000 repair. Don't want to go there:no:

[ducatilover]

1050's have a habit of destroying sprag clutches, due to poor cranking and that's about a $1000 repair. Don't want to go there:no:
I've heard of this problem :facepalm: Happened to a chap I know in Masterton, he wasn't pleased.

Went to Marton last night, just to ride for the sake of riding. Was a nice wee tootle :scooter: I found the bike will show just over 190km/h on the limiter in fourth, of course I did this in perfectly controlled conditions, on a race track whilst producing no exhaust emissions.

Will be strolling over to Eketahuna today, I have to give my old man a lift home from Wellington tomorrow.
So sympathise for me as I will be driving a Corolla.....:shutup:


On the plus side, the ride there and back gives me more time to work on being smooth and getting that throttle control spot on.

[86GSXR]

More fun than a barrel full of monkeys! Awesome headlight too :D :rockon:

[banditrider]

More fun than a barrel full of monkeys! Awesome headlight too :D :rockon:

Good stuff!

Cunning plan (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui+to:Taihape+to:Otamau ri,+Hawke's+Bay+to:Tikokino+to:Palmerston+North&hl=en&geocode=Fc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n61BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF YrDp_0dMFxjCikhtlt3duEUbTFEmaNDYe8ABQ%3BFVKwrv0dKE RyCikLJKe13UZrbTHACaNDYe8ABQ%3BFduQov0dFnp6CinvCth-LmRqbTGAB6NDYe8ABQ%3BFY8-pf0dHSyFCik5t0pESpFpbTHAJqNDYe8ABQ%3BFTtgoP0dXoiEC il_44Piq_9pbTEQKaNDYe8ABQ%3BFc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n6 1BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-39.607804,176.042175&sspn=1.195574,2.469177&ie=UTF8&z=8)

[ducatilover]

That looks like a fun ride! 'Tis a shame I never have enough money for rides when someone wants to go! :facepalm:

[dogsnbikes]

More fun than a barrel full of monkeys! Awesome headlight too :D :rockon:

Just coz its white its not an XT:facepalm:

So when are you coming over too hit the back roads around here?? :drinkup:






Good stuff country "boy"

[bogan]

Got a plan for some carpark training as per Lee Parks Total Control book:

Throttle/brake roll on/off
Quick stops
Transitions/turn in accel out (3 circles 12m diameter, 18m center distance)
Low speed u-turns
Slalom from BHS test (3.5m apart with an offset of 0.5m from the center)

Might give massey RFM an email to see what they reckon, maybe next weekend weather permitting...

[ducatilover]

Got a plan for some carpark training as per Lee Parks Total Control book:

Throttle/brake roll on/off
Quick stops
Transitions/turn in accel out (3 circles 12m diameter, 18m center distance)
Low speed u-turns
Slalom from BHS test (3.5m apart with an offset of 0.5m from the center)

Might give massey RFM an email to see what they reckon, maybe next weekend weather permitting...
Neat! Sounds like a plan :scooter:

[bogan]

Neat! Sounds like a plan :scooter:

Sounds like a nzta traffic management plan is required to cover masseys arse in case doug hits a lamp-post. Thinking abandoned/unused car park be the way to go, don't suppose you know of any?

[ducatilover]

Sounds like a nzta traffic management plan is required to cover masseys arse in case doug hits a lamp-post. Thinking abandoned/unused car park be the way to go, don't suppose you know of any?
Funnily the chance of that are high, the fuckin' drop bears push me towards them!
I'll keep an eye out dude, don't really know of any though.

[cbfb]

Funnily the chance of that are high, the fuckin' drop bears push me towards them!
I'll keep an eye out dude, don't really know of any though.

Google Earth??? I spent a bit of time looking around Woodville for somewhere then realised my work car park was perfect :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

Google Earth??? I spent a bit of time looking around Woodville for somewhere then realised my work car park was perfect :facepalm:

Can't be buggered with Google Earth! We could just do laps around my block? :innocent:

[cbfb]

Can't be buggered with Google Earth! We could just do laps around my block? :innocent:

Must be a bit of concrete somewhere that's not in use on a Sunday. Will keep my eyes peeled.

Btw how much is Keith Code paying you?

[bogan]

Ideally we would want something with a decent surface, and 20m or more wide....

[ducatilover]

Must be a bit of concrete somewhere that's not in use on a Sunday. Will keep my eyes peeled.

Btw how much is Keith Code paying you?
An uncountable amount :innocent:


Ideally we would want something with a decent surface, and 20m or more wide....

Yes, a decent surface would be ideal...Not too keen on bashing the CB400 up :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

Got myself a WOF on the Honda today. Had a fair few fellows wander up whilst I was at VTNZ and complement the bike, looks neat, grouse colour (It's white and very dirty...) how good are those Hagon shocks etc etc
I installed the Givi screen, I think it's ugly, but, it works well enough, especially in a controlled environment at high speed with a no-less-than professional rider :yes: so I am told...
The Sport Demon on the front is wearing very well, 7000km to date on it and it's a 3.5mm
The heinous Shitko is at 2.5 according to the WOF man and that's after 10,000km and who knows how many before I got the bike.
Will be putting the clear coat over the lovely girl when the new decals arrive, I got a bit excited and got two different colours to choose from, couldn't decide :facepalm: so I shall post some piccies up when they arrive :woohoo:


New laptop is tootling along nicely, got rid of google chrome as it didn't want to agree with it, so firefox is where it's at, as per normal.
Who uses what Anti-virus? My flatmate is an I.T tech and has given me his Trend Micro Titanium (Or summat) product key, but it seems to use up over 100mb of RAM...

[bogan]

I use avast antivirus, sitting at around 25meg atm.

[ducatilover]

I use avast antivirus, sitting at around 25meg atm.
Trend is all over the place at the moment, it's going 40-50mb right now and the CPU usage is something scary... Seems that trend is good like that? I'll chat to my brother, the super nerd and see what he says, but, I don't want to run something that is making the CPU go spastic, it has a hard enough time as it is....:facepalm: The less RAM I use with anti virus = more porn and important shit, like even more porn.

[specter]

im using avira antivir, great antivirus was the only free platform to pick up this cunto of a virus i once had

[banditrider]

Ideally we would want something with a decent surface, and 20m or more wide....

The airport? Miles of room if you time it right...

[ducatilover]

im using avira antivir, great antivirus was the only free platform to pick up this cunto of a virus i once had
Just chatted to my brother and he recommended it to me, so it's installed and this beast is running a whole lot smoother now :woohoo:

[specter]

Just chatted to my brother and he recommended it to me, so it's installed and this beast is running a whole lot smoother now :woohoo:

good to hear bro. also great to hear the honduh has a wof....
cant wait to get my beast finished

[bogan]

The airport? Miles of room if you time it right...

possibly a free haircut if not times so right too, win-win!

[ducatilover]

good to hear bro. also great to hear the honduh has a wof....
cant wait to get my beast finished
Yeah, it's nice to have a pretty WOF sticker! We need pics, heaps and heaps of them when it's all finished dude

[specter]

Yeah, it's nice to have a pretty WOF sticker! We need pics, heaps and heaps of them when it's all finished dude

i was hoping to have 99% finished by this weekend but im trying to move out atm, and its slowed everything down. :( if im lucky road legal by this weekend

[banditrider]

Nuthin wrong with these pics... (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycles-carrying-anything-even-the-sink---part-1.htm)

[ducatilover]

i was hoping to have 99% finished by this weekend but im trying to move out atm, and its slowed everything down. :( if im lucky road legal by this weekend
Take some P and don't sleep bro, it'll get sorted quick as

[specter]

Take some P and don't sleep bro, it'll get sorted quick as

sleep is not a factor, more money than everything, i dont understand it really. people can support familys on my income yet i struggle to support myself

[cowboyz]

sleep is not a factor, more money than everything, i dont understand it really. people can support familys on my income yet i struggle to support myself

bike ownership = poor. its like the law of gravity.. It just is!

[specter]

bike ownership = poor. its like the law of gravity.. It just is!

oh i see then.. feel much better about my self now :woohoo:

[ducatilover]

sleep is not a factor, more money than everything, i dont understand it really. people can support familys on my income yet i struggle to support myself
Maybe if you spent less on you spent less money on smutty Suzuki stuff and Got a Honda you'd be fine?

[specter]

Maybe if you spent less on you spent less money on smutty Suzuki stuff and Got a Honda you'd be fine?

you and i both know that is complete and utter bullshit :shutup:

[ducatilover]

you and i both know that is complete and utter bullshit :shutup:

Nah, Honda wins :yes:

[bogan]

Nah, Honda wins :yes:

seconded :bleh: if you run out of money, just DIY more :D

[ducatilover]

seconded :bleh: if you run out of money, just DIY more :D
I doubt I can DIY any more than I already do? Unless I grow tobacco?

[yod]

bike ownership = poor. its like the law of gravity.. It just is!
yep it's like the theory of relativity;

bike = poor
kids = poor
bike + kids = epic poverty

[NZsarge]

bike ownership = poor. its like the law of gravity.. It just is!


yep it's like the theory of relativity;

bike = poor


Hmmm, so i'm not the only one...

[ducatilover]

Average wage or below in NZ = poor :facepalm:
Inflation vs average wage in NZ = no correlation = more potential poor people.
Taxation and levies = poor


My Flatmates are both on $35k plus per year and I wouldn't say they're financially secure. Sure they can buy bits and bobs here and there, but, buying a house on that wage isn't really a great idea these days, nor can they afford to save much money.
Logically I have two bikes to double the poorness whilst on the student "allowance"

[cbfb]

I doubt I can DIY any more than I already do? Unless I grow tobacco?

Hang on that reminds me you had given up a few weeks back but I distinctly remember you chuffing away the other day.... what happened?

[ducatilover]

Hang on that reminds me you had given up a few weeks back but I distinctly remember you chuffing away the other day.... what happened?
:innocent: I tend to go cold turkey with not a single problem or craving for a few months, then I go buy cigarettes again for a few months...it's an interesting cycle. Or I need to buy bike parts/hookers, so I stop for a week or two. I seem to be able to stop any time and start any time, all my smoking mates are rather confused as I can be around them when they smoke with no problems at all whilst I am going through a clean stage.
I do the same with alcohol, I haven't sent money on alcohol in over a month (I do get it given to me though...) nor have I been properly pissed for a while.

I'm just that good, I also enjoy smoking (Tobacco, weed is for idiots)

[Bald Eagle]

yep it's like the theory of relativity;

bike = poor
kids = poor
bike + kids = epic poverty
bike + kids + wife = - bike

there fixed it for you

[cbfb]

:innocent: I tend to go cold turkey with not a single problem or craving for a few months, then I go buy cigarettes again for a few months...it's an interesting cycle. Or I need to buy bike parts/hookers, so I stop for a week or two. I seem to be able to stop any time and start any time, all my smoking mates are rather confused as I can be around them when they smoke with no problems at all whilst I am going through a clean stage.
I do the same with alcohol, I haven't sent money on alcohol in over a month (I do get it given to me though...) nor have I been properly pissed for a while.

I'm just that good, I also enjoy smoking (Tobacco, weed is for idiots)

Yeah well as an ex-smoker I know it's not easy, I found the gum works well. Been 14 months now without a single smoke. Lungs are still full of petrol fumes, paint and MDF dust (oh and plaster) but apart from that I'm healthy. Oh no wait I've got the flu... As you were

[ducatilover]

Yeah well as an ex-smoker I know it's not easy, I found the gum works well. Been 14 months now without a single smoke. Lungs are still full of petrol fumes, paint and MDF dust (oh and plaster) but apart from that I'm healthy. Oh no wait I've got the flu... As you were
I don't tend to have any cravings whatsoever, I just decide I like smoking and start up every now and then :facepalm: give it a week or two and I will stop. I don't usually decide to give up, I sometimes forget my morning smoke or just don't feel like one :yes: The MDF dust must be doing interesting things to your lungs....
As for exercise I run 2km most days and have day/night weight/sit up routines, they don't change when I am smoking either, paranoia of the big belly disease helps that :shutup:

The CB400 is being polished! Just waiting for the polish stuff to dry to it's hazy state and then the forks, headers and anything else shiny is getting raed with autosol :rockon: It will be back to looking delicious again.

Sadly I have found a few paint chis in the tank and front guard, so I may have to get some more white :facepalm:

[cbfb]

paranoia of the big belly disease helps that :shutup:

Good job I'm not the sensitive type, I would think you were taking the piss :crybaby:

Done the clearcoat yet? I reckon it will look fucking mint. You won't want to sell it. Apart from that screen.

[yod]

bike + kids + wife = - bike

there fixed it for you

Not yet, I'm hanging in there for dear life! Our second is 3.5 months now and the trusty blackbird still has it's place in the garage, although I have thought about selling it, but only to allow a faster accrual of funds for a nice 'upgrade' later :devil2:

[ducatilover]

Good job I'm not the sensitive type, I would think you were taking the piss :crybaby:

Done the clearcoat yet? I reckon it will look fucking mint. You won't want to sell it. Apart from that screen.
:innocent: Taking the piss? Me? Never!

I'll get the clearcoat on it once the stickers arrive and I decide what set of stickers I will use.
Yeah, it will end up looking bloody sexy I think, it's already a very bright and sharp white and I have a real horn for white things at the moment.
The screen looks good from here....Mind you, I can't see it :sunny:

[dogsnbikes]

I have thought about selling it,

Dont do it!!!!!! once you let go of bikes status in the garage your be lucky too get it back...and it wont take long for that vacant space too be a dumping ground for pram's,toys, and things that need fixing.....:facepalm:

[Maha]

Yeah I hear that, I have pushed our left over into the pool room, I have a buyer for it, just need to take it said buyer. The vacated spot has been taken up by another bike though...:blink:
But the play area should soon be back to normal as well.:rockon:

[ducatilover]

I think I'll re-cover the Honda seat to see if I can do it :innocent: Can't end up worse than it already is....

[banditrider]

Yummy: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/05/10/mj-works-250rr-designing-and-building-your-own-250cc-racer/

[ducatilover]

So I have decided to do my seat covers so watch this space.

Sadly, my stapler broke and I may or may not have hit it with a hammer....:facepalm::facepalm: So it's rather fucked....
Anyhow, I have the ADOS glue somewhere and will get to buying some vinyl and 8 and 12mm staples.
This should be fun :sunny:

[Maha]

So I have decided to do my seat covers so watch this space.

Sadly, my stapler broke and I may or may not have hit it with a hammer....:facepalm::facepalm: So it's rather fucked....
Anyhow, I have the ADOS glue somewhere and will get to buying some vinyl and 8 and 12mm staples.
This should be fun :sunny:

How long you lived in Bunnythorpe?
You must know Cleverly line?
My great Grandmother was Alice Cleverly (died in 57') she married my great grandfather Mathias.

[ducatilover]

How long you lived in Bunnythorpe?
You must know Cleverly line?
My great Grandmother was Alice Cleverly (died in 57') she married my great grandfather Mathias.
Only been here for two or three months mate, I'm originally from Wainuiomata :shutup::facepalm:


Right, I did the Kawasaki seat! It looks bloody good in person, the camera made the little dips look massive :angry:
Vinyl = $18 for 1 meter, will easily do both of my bikes.
Staple gun + 800 staples = $19
New craft knife = $2.09

Not bad at all huh? Thought I'd throw in a pic of the Quack on it's side of the garage.
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Borrowed the heat gun from my flatmate :yes:


Will do the CB400 tonight or tomorrow :rockon:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/Styles/Blackend/misc/pencil.png

[bogan]

good effort on that seat! Will have to do mine soon as jeans + plasticy cover = uncomfortable.

[ducatilover]

good effort on that seat! Will have to do mine soon as jeans + plasticy cover = uncomfortable.
If I have much left over after the CB you're welcome to it.
You have to see it in the flesh to appreciate it dude, looks brilliant! :love:
It's also pretty damn easy to do.

[bogan]

If I have much left over after the CB you're welcome to it.
You have to see it in the flesh to appreciate it dude, looks brilliant! :love:
It's also pretty damn easy to do.

got to source some memory foam of gel or something fancy too, it's a low seat atm, so pad it out a bit, then sort the rear sets. Should be mint by summer :yes:
I took off the covering on the original bros seat, was a bit pointy round the tank so not easy to put on again, but guess it's easier when you don't need to stitch the vinyl?

[ducatilover]

got to source some memory foam of gel or something fancy too, it's a low seat atm, so pad it out a bit, then sort the rear sets. Should be mint by summer :yes:
I took off the covering on the original bros seat, was a bit pointy round the tank so not easy to put on again, but guess it's easier when you don't need to stitch the vinyl?
Wasn't very hard to get the front of the Kawasaki seat done, once I found that my flatmate had a heat gun :facepalm: I was using steam from a boiled jug and the jug body before that....

[banditrider]

Dang my mutt saw this:

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If you see a black lab on a black V-Strom send him home would ya...

[bogan]

Dang my mutt saw this:

238705

If you see a black lab on a black V-Strom send him home would ya...

:laugh: wonder if it can countersteer...

shall do, he might 'lose' the V-Strom on the way though :shifty:

[ducatilover]

If I see a dog on a V-storm I'll make sure you get it back mate.





Not the V-storm....

[yod]

Saw a poor sod just binned off his scooter on the way to work this morning, looked like there may have been a car involved but no way of telling who was at fault, probably low/no-speed off from where he was positioned and the intersection involved.

No gloves, normal shoes, trousers, jersey, :facepalm: at least he had a helmet on. He looked really fucking sore, limping badly, hands were pwned.

Maybe he'll invest in a bit of protection now.

[NZsarge]

Maybe he'll invest in a bit of protection now.

Yeah so many scooter riders seem to forget that falling off a scooter at 50kph hurts just as much as falling of a bigger bike at 50 kph!

[yod]

Yeah so many scooter riders seem to forget that falling off a scooter at 50kph hurts just as much as falling of a bigger bike at 50 kph!

Exactly.

I suspect he may have been riding along in the cycle lane (like so many scooterists/scootarians do), and got cutoff by a van turning into a driveway....only a guess though, I got there a split second after it happened.

[Owl]

Yeah so many scooter riders seem to forget that falling off a scooter at 50kph hurts just as much as falling of a bigger bike at 50 kph!

Unless the bigger bike lands on top of you:blink:

[ducatilover]

Oh mum look!

[cbfb]

Oh mum look!

You eat far too many bananas :shit:

[ducatilover]

You eat far too many bananas :shit:
They make me bleck!!!!!

If only I could type in an accent...

[banditrider]

Maybe he'll invest in a bit of protection now.

Just followed a dude on a Suzy cruiser - wearing jacket, jeans and crocks...just the ticket in the rain. Took him the width of Tremaine Ave to do a U-turn too...

[banditrider]

LA809BN7_2c

[ducatilover]

Hahahahaha That's gold!!!!!!!!!!

[ynot slow]

Saw a poor sod just binned off his scooter on the way to work this morning, looked like there may have been a car involved but no way of telling who was at fault, probably low/no-speed off from where he was positioned and the intersection involved.

No gloves, normal shoes, trousers, jersey, :facepalm: at least he had a helmet on. He looked really fucking sore, limping badly, hands were pwned.

Maybe he'll invest in a bit of protection now.


Yeah so many scooter riders seem to forget that falling off a scooter at 50kph hurts just as much as falling of a bigger bike at 50 kph!

And last couple of nights have you seen the shell rebranding add,the 2 people in suits hop on a scooter and enjoy the ride etc,no wonder people riding them think that's all the gear required (a helmet,usually open faced).

[banditrider]

Rainy day, Pink Floyd on the DVD...sorry neighbours...

[NZsarge]

Rainy day, Pink Floyd on the DVD...sorry neighbours...

Delicate sound I presume...

[specter]

Rainy day, Pink Floyd on the DVD...sorry neighbours...

good drills!

[bogan]

fuck its wet out there! water cooled brakes leave a little something to be desired...

and it stops raining 5 mins after i get home :facepalm:

[banditrider]

Delicate sound I presume...

Pulse! Fantastic music and a great show too...

[NZsarge]

Pulse! Fantastic music and a great show too...

Yeah Pulse is good, pretty similar anyway from memory. I just prefer the back up singer (in the centre) in Delicate when they do "The great gig in the sky".

[banditrider]

Yep, some great vocals with all three of 'em having a wail!

[banditrider]

9bHn4Sq7bxY

[ducatilover]

fuck its wet out there! water cooled brakes leave a little something to be desired...

and it stops raining 5 mins after i get home :facepalm:
I haven't even ridden this weekend, my super sexy headers will get dirty :shutup:


Rainy day, Pink Floyd on the DVD...sorry neighbours...
I was playing my Floyd VERY loud last night....The division bell ripping the house apart, shit it was heaven! (I may be biased, I think Pink Floyd are the greatest band ever)

[ducatilover]

9bHn4Sq7bxY
That hums along well doesn't it?

This poor chap still has the factory speed governor, but it goes about the same as mine, my rear tire has made my gearing shit loads longer sadly :facepalm: mine pulls past 180 (Private testing by professional rider under controlled conditions somewhere, far far away in a distant galaxy) in fourth gear

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[banditrider]

Unit of measure difference between the 2 speedos...

[banditrider]

Yeah Pulse is good, pretty similar anyway from memory. I just prefer the back up singer (in the centre) in Delicate when they do "The great gig in the sky".

It's Sam Brown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brown_(singer)) on the Pulse disc - just watching it now (had a break for a bit).

[ducatilover]

Unit of measure difference between the 2 speedos...
Yeah, I'm aware the ZG1400 is MPH :yes:

[banditrider]

Yeah, I'm aware the ZG1400 is MPH :yes:

I know you're not stupid - just rubbing it in! :bleh::innocent:

[ducatilover]

I know you're not stupid - just rubbing it in! :bleh::innocent:
Pfft it's got nothing on my Morrie, should have seen the speedo on that fucker, got 60mph down a hill once

[bogan]

bit of rainy day progress on the cowl

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obviously the final one will mate up a bit better, and not have visible join lines or tape, and be black :D

[ducatilover]

That's going to look horn bro!!!!!!!

I may have been looking at Morries again..... I am going to do my best not to buy another....

[yod]

mine pulls past 180 (Private testing by professional rider under controlled conditions somewhere, far far away in a distant galaxy) in fourth gear


180 indicated.

My '86 VFR400R went well past 180, off the clock to somewhere around 210-220

put the GPS on it, 182 :blink:

[ducatilover]

180 indicated.

My '86 VFR400R went well past 180, off the clock to somewhere around 210-220

put the GPS on it, 182 :blink:
Sounds cooler when you say it pulls past 180 :innocent: It has (With a pro rider) overtaken my brothers Lancer GSR whilst it's on the speed cut at 185 odd. :innocent:

[cowboyz]

180 indicated.

My '86 VFR400R went well past 180, off the clock to somewhere around 210-220

put the GPS on it, 182 :blink:

stop talking it down.. I pretty sure I saw a gps reading of over 400 ...........

[yod]

stop talking it down.. I pretty sure I saw a gps reading of over 400 ...........

335, but anything's possible through awakino gorge, expecially on a honda :woohoo:

[ducatilover]

stop talking it down.. I pretty sure I saw a gps reading of over 400 ...........

Pfft is that all, mine does 90mph in reverse bitches.



It's also very windy today, I think the drop bears are sneezing.

[cowboyz]

335, but anything's possible through awakino gorge, expecially on a honda :woohoo:

oh.. my bad.. less pies and you would have got it to 400.

[yod]

oh.. my bad.. less pies and you would have got it to 400.

well, we HAD just finished the usual epic Piopio lunch so it's hardly surprising

'bout time for another by my reckoning :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

well, we HAD just finished the usual epic Piopio lunch so it's hardly surprising

'bout time for another by my reckoning :woohoo:
birthday season........

[specter]

took the gsxr for a wee 100km jaunt yesterday.
feels real good! :woohoo:

had a few scary moments where i laid down some power and had the arse end kick out on me :sick:

mates said it looked cool though.

cant wait to get the tank painted and she'll be 98% mint, just need to move into my new house which has made life a cunt.. ah well life goes on.

[cowboyz]

preorder some new fairings.... save the bike being off the road for so long ...

[specter]

preorder some new fairings.... save the bike being off the road for so long ...

quiet you :angry:

[cowboyz]

just trying to be helpful

[banditrider]

Dang my mutt saw this:

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If you see a black lab on a black V-Strom send him home would ya...

This one's a bit more well behaved:

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[banditrider]

This weekend's lotto winner out riding...

lGBssAQsOsE

[ducatilover]

took the gsxr for a wee 100km jaunt yesterday.
feels real good! :woohoo:

had a few scary moments where i laid down some power and had the arse end kick out on me :sick:

mates said it looked cool though.

cant wait to get the tank painted and she'll be 98% mint, just need to move into my new house which has made life a cunt.. ah well life goes on. Sideways is the only way :yes: Stop being a vagina and let me ride it.


preorder some new fairings.... save the bike being off the road for so long ... :sunny::drinkup:


This one's a bit more well behaved:

Dad had a Collie cross that would sit on the back of his FJ1200 :scooter:
When he was on the farm the dog would jump onto the back of the mudbug and cruise along eating bugs hahaha


This weekend's lotto winner out riding...

lGBssAQsOsE Fu...fu...fu....fu....? Katman?

[banditrider]

Friggin 'eck (http://vimeo.com/16252356)

[banditrider]

Very naughty! (http://www.boob-tube.eu/duke-nudem/)

[cowboyz]

Very naughty! (http://www.boob-tube.eu/duke-nudem/)

bleh.. my mouse skills are gone to hell or that is impossible

[KiwiKat]

A magical Winter's day and I remember why I bought my Katana. A little chilly so on with the thermals under the kevlar jeans. Sunglasses a must and warm gloves. The bike starts first time and fits like a glove. Purring along on its PR2 tyres it eats up the miles and bends in no time. A nice coffee and kiss for Bev then it's home again. No more cobwebs, adrenaline levels restored. Can't beat the bike

Just with so many things happening over the past few months I haven't been out riding much or caught up with anyone on any rides. Hope to catch up with a few sometime soon.

..... Proud DAD :yes: >>> daughter opened her first clothing boutique.

[ducatilover]

Sounds like a brilliant day Kiwikat!

Bits of Kawasaki littered my driveway today and got degreased and cleaned. :yes:

[banditrider]

Porn!!!!!!!!

[ducatilover]

My wedding veges just exploded, that E-type is a series three, but, shit that works for me.

[ducatilover]

Rear suspension on the Kawasaki is all cleaned up and about to go back in now.
Regulator arrived today and so did the tasty new tank protector, which will go on the Kawasaki.
This weeks plan: Steal torque wrench an re-torque clutch springs, go to JayCar and get some clips to replace the melted ones for the reg/rec and hopefully get it in tune.

Looks like I'll be dropping the Honda off at the ferry on Saturday next week :bye: Will miss her, reliable beast. But I have fairings, great brakes and super bright headlight to look forward too (And the 600D motor is back on the list....)
Should be a productive week!

[bogan]

Rear suspension on the Kawasaki is all cleaned up and about to go back in now.
Regulator arrived today and so did the tasty new tank protector, which will go on the Kawasaki.
This weeks plan: Steal torque wrench an re-torque clutch springs, go to JayCar and get some clips to replace the melted ones for the reg/rec and hopefully get it in tune.

Looks like I'll be dropping the Honda off at the ferry on Saturday next week :bye: Will miss her, reliable beast. But I have fairings, great brakes and super bright headlight to look forward too (And the 600D motor is back on the list....)
Should be a productive week!

nice! do the clutch springs need a torque wrench? I've never used one...

[ducatilover]

nice! do the clutch springs need a torque wrench? I've never used one...
Probably not now that you mention it :innocent:

Right, it's alive but a c**t to start. It won't pull petrol through, but, if I blow down the vent tube thingy-ma-bob it gurgles fuel and starts up......:blink: So fuckin' confused....I think that must mean it's air locking somehow, not allowing the fuel to go through.
Anyone heard of this? I'll put up a new thread.


Regulator works a treat, but, for some reason it's blown another low beam bulb :facepalm:
Got oil leaks :facepalm:
No fuel lights :facepalm:


But damn it looks good.

[ducatilover]

Here's a picture of today's surprise :woohoo: I'm a very lucky guy today 239433

Shit the Honda suddenly looks great.....
That's the housing for number four idle mix screw, it departed the general area of the carbs somewhat gracefully today.

[bogan]

Here's a picture of today's surprise :woohoo: I'm a very lucky guy today 239433

Shit the Honda suddenly looks great.....
That's the housing for number four idle mix screw, it departed the general area of the carbs somewhat gracefully today.

damn, that doesn't look very fixable, could try JBweld or similar... Does it look like it was already cracked and wrecking the mix? or is it a new/separate problem?

[ducatilover]

damn, that doesn't look very fixable, could try JBweld or similar... Does it look like it was already cracked and wrecking the mix? or is it a new/separate problem?
I think it's a new seperate problem, because the needle could be fully seated before. It doesn't look very promising, so I'll look for new carbs, but I'd rather just ditch the whole motor all together :yes:

[bogan]

I think it's a new seperate problem, because the needle could be fully seated before. It doesn't look very promising, so I'll look for new carbs, but I'd rather just ditch the whole motor all together :yes:

sounds like the way to go, could disconnect that plug and just tune the other three for practice too!

[ducatilover]

sounds like the way to go, could disconnect that plug and just tune the other three for practice too!
Could be a laugh, I might still separate them anyway in case I find another set of carbs and have a perve at the chokes

[ducatilover]

I'm picking up a semi-complete ZZR600D on Saturday :woohoo:


This is going to be fun!

[bogan]

awesome, what's missing/wrong with it?

[ducatilover]

awesome, what's missing/wrong with it?
It's an engine/frame and other shit. The guy got it with a bent front end and started parting it out, he now needs to get rid of the lot, so I've given him a very generous (Like fuck, we know what I'm like) offer that he has kindly accepted.

He's going to send me info on what is there today, the only part that I need that is missing is the Carbs though, buckets n bits have some as far as I know though. All I need for the conversion is motor, oil cooler and the carbs. Wiring, cdi etc etc etc is all identical. :blink: even the spacers on the mounts are the same :yes:
So I'll have to grab dad and his heinously expensive to run Hilux on Saturday to pick it all up/get a ride home, unless.....

Has anybody got a ute or van that could be hired on Saturday? Will pay in gold, frankincense and myrrh.

[bogan]

It's an engine/frame and other shit. The guy got it with a bent front end and started parting it out, he now needs to get rid of the lot, so I've given him a very generous (Like fuck, we know what I'm like) offer that he has kindly accepted.

He's going to send me info on what is there today, the only part that I need that is missing is the Carbs though, buckets n bits have some as far as I know though. All I need for the conversion is motor, oil cooler and the carbs. Wiring, cdi etc etc etc is all identical. :blink: even the spacers on the mounts are the same :yes:
So I'll have to grab dad and his heinously expensive to run Hilux on Saturday to pick it all up/get a ride home, unless.....

Has anybody got a ute or van that could be hired on Saturday? Will pay in gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Sounds like a solid plan then, pity bout no carbs though. My van is a little high maintenance and not rego'd at the mo, so probly better to use your old man's hilux.

[ducatilover]

Sounds like a solid plan then, pity bout no carbs though. My van is a little high maintenance and not rego'd at the mo, so probly better to use your old man's hilux.
:yes: Have the Hilux organised now. I should be able to grab some carbs while I'm down there.


Have the 400 motor ready to drop out, just need a 12mm allen key and it'll be out, will pick one up this week :drinkup:

[ducatilover]

Dropped the Honda off today :bye: , had a great ride to Wellington.
Got ZZR600 minus fairings sitting on the garage floor all in parts.
Only thing I'm missing for the conversion is the carb rubbers, but I'll try modify the existing ones to suit.

It's got nice new sprockets, good brake callipers, disks and pads.
Rims are nice, forks look like a "V"....
Should be an interesting project.

[bogan]

Dropped the Honda off today :bye: , had a great ride to Wellington.
Got ZZR600 minus fairings sitting on the garage floor all in parts.
Only thing I'm missing for the conversion is the carb rubbers, but I'll try modify the existing ones to suit.

It's got nice new sprockets, good brake callipers, disks and pads.
Rims are nice, forks look like a "V"....
Should be an interesting project.

Just use heaps of silicon and it'll be grand :D

[ducatilover]

Just use heaps of silicon and it'll be grand :D
That's the plan :sunny: Have you got access to a dremel thingy? Got to use one to make the 400 rubbers fit the 600.

Will clean and check the carbs tomorrow, clean the motor, check the clearances etc etc and generally make it smile. Will grab oil/filter/coolant on Monday. CBFB has the tool I cannot for the life of me find in any shops without giving them my arm and/or leg.

The 100hp part with Neptune noises should be fun.

[bogan]

That's the plan :sunny: Have you got access to a dremel thingy? Got to use one to make the 400 rubbers fit the 600.

Will clean and check the carbs tomorrow, clean the motor, check the clearances etc etc and generally make it smile. Will grab oil/filter/coolant on Monday. CBFB has the tool I cannot for the life of me find in any shops without giving them my arm and/or leg.

The 100hp part with Neptune noises should be fun.

I have a little knock off brand one, but I lost all the other bits somehow :scratch: and it only has a 3mm endmill in it.

[ducatilover]

I have a little knock off brand one, but I lost all the other bits somehow :scratch: and it only has a 3mm endmill in it.
Anything will do haha better than using a file, sandpaper and craft knife :blink: Which is the alternative until I have some proper 600 rubbers.
Painted the timing cover from the 400 nice and pretty in black, will throw it on at some stage. I now have a proper regulator too! It's wired up properly, unlike my strange wiring that's set up fr a Honda one.

Have some dents to get out the new cans too, so will pop the rivets out, smooth the stainless out a bit and rivet them back up. Prob going to need jets for them though...

[bogan]

Anything will do haha better than using a file, sandpaper and craft knife :blink: Which is the alternative until I have some proper 600 rubbers.
Painted the timing cover from the 400 nice and pretty in black, will throw it on at some stage. I now have a proper regulator too! It's wired up properly, unlike my strange wiring that's set up fr a Honda one.

Have some dents to get out the new cans too, so will pop the rivets out, smooth the stainless out a bit and rivet them back up. Prob going to need jets for them though...

Think an endmill would rough it up a lot, even though it is really blunt, but you're welcome to try with it. Always good fun to mix and match the best bits :D

[ducatilover]

Think an endmill would rough it up a lot, even though it is really blunt, but you're welcome to try with it. Always good fun to mix and match the best bits :D
What could possibly go wrong :innocent:

[bogan]

What could possibly go wrong :innocent:

Well a mate did manage to bury it in his thumb, so it might have got a taste for blood...

[ducatilover]

Well a mate did manage to bury it in his thumb, so it might have got a taste for blood...
I'll go Buffy on it's arse!

[bogan]

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bugger!

[ducatilover]

Whoopsie!!!!!


Threw the new bearings in the wheel and the new cush drive/sprocket on.
ZZR600 dash in, now has a 260k speedo :yes: and wil do clutch cable and continue to try make the 400 rubbers fit, I don't think it's happening without a dremel thing though :facepalm:
Will pull the oil cooler and headers off the 600 motor and get that ready to remove from the frame.
Clean carbs + set floats.
Should be a productive day.


My new Quasi leather gear should be here this week too :woohoo:

[specter]

Whoopsie!!!!!


Threw the new bearings in the wheel and the new cush drive/sprocket on.
ZZR600 dash in, now has a 260k speedo :yes: and wil do clutch cable and continue to try make the 400 rubbers fit, I don't think it's happening without a dremel thing though :facepalm:
Will pull the oil cooler and headers off the 600 motor and get that ready to remove from the frame.
Clean carbs + set floats.
Should be a productive day.


My new Quasi leather gear should be here this week too :woohoo:

i believe sparkles has a dremel. hit him up about it if you need one

[ducatilover]

i believe sparkles has a dremel. hit him up about it if you need one
Thanks, but I decided new rubbers are better than hori ones. They're in the mail now.

Have got sme steel for exhaust brackets, oil, coolent blah blah blah.

Off to bust a beer open and enjoy my study break in the garage :love:

[banditrider]

Yeeeehah!

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[NZsarge]

Hmmm, just been conversing with R-Dog, kinda sounds like the Gentle Annie might be sorted, apparently the HB council website says it's completed.

[banditrider]

Hmmm, just been conversing with R-Dog, kinda sounds like the Gentle Annie might be sorted, apparently the HB council website says it's completed.

Yep, heard the same - although apparently not swept of loose metal (it was like that in places when I went over a couple of months ago too). Shame there's no gravel...

[NZsarge]

Yep, heard the same - although apparently not swept of loose metal

Good to know.

Glad there's no gravel...

Fixed that for ya :niceone:

[banditrider]

Fixed that for ya :niceone:

Spoil sport! Where's Al when I need some backup.....

[NZsarge]

Spoil sport! Where's Al when I need some backup.....

I've done a little bit of metal road riding back in the day, can be fun but not on a 14.

[86GSXR]

I think they should unseal the Gentle Annie, and we can all ride it next weekend :D

[banditrider]

I think they should unseal the Gentle Annie, and we can all ride it next weekend :D

Al for President! :not:

[ducatilover]

ZZR600 is almost done, waiting for the courier to arrive :scooter: then it's all go. Made some exhaust mounts for the tasty Neptune cans, got some 1 inch wide steel trips from Mitre10.
Oil + coolant will go in this morning while I should really be studying :innocent:

Will try get a picture of the exhausts

Wish me luck with this thing, it's been a bloody mission

[cbfb]

ZZR600 is almost done, waiting for the courier to arrive :scooter: then it's all go. Made some exhaust mounts for the tasty Neptune cans, got some 1 inch wide steel trips from Mitre10.
Oil + coolant will go in this morning while I should really be studying :innocent:

Will try get a picture of the exhausts

Wish me luck with this thing, it's been a bloody mission

Good work! I think you should setup a webcam for the firing up I wanna watch lol. Woulld come round after work but I'm scared of riding in the dark :eek:

[ducatilover]

Good work! I think you should setup a webcam for the firing up I wanna watch lol. Woulld come round after work but I'm scared of riding in the dark :eek:
I'll try get a video of it starting :rockon: But, I'm not sure when the parts will arrive, I have been bikeless since Saturday and am going mad already

[cbfb]

I'll try get a video of it starting :rockon: But, I'm not sure when the parts will arrive, I have been bikeless since Saturday and am going mad already

Awesome, good luck quite an exciting moment eh. Hope it's not the damp squib that firing up the Bandit for the first time was lol

[ducatilover]

Awesome, good luck quite an exciting moment eh. Hope it's not the damp squib that firing up the Bandit for the first time was lol
I'm hoping she's happy, have the floats all set and carbs all clean.

Knowing my luck it'll burst in to flames and become some sort of demonic beast.

[cbfb]

I'm hoping she's happy, have the floats all set and carbs all clean.

Knowing my luck it'll burst in to flames and become some sort of demonic beast.

What have I told you about smoking in the workshop... :yes:

[ducatilover]

What have I told you about smoking in the workshop... :yes:
Do it more? The cigarette butts will soak up all the oil

[ducatilover]

Shitty cellphone video, but you get the idea, as promised CBFB

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Sound is poo quality.
Things to do;
Exhaust mounts.
Fix the LHS coil, the rubber mounting is gone, which is the rattle in the video.


I fuckin' love the Neptunes!:love::love::love:

[bogan]

Shitty cellphone video, but you get the idea, as promised CBFB

<iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LuVVuVUHdMU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Sound is poo quality.
Things to do;
Exhaust mounts.
Fix the LHS coil, the rubber mounting is gone, which is the rattle in the video.


I fuckin' love the Neptunes!:love::love::love:

sounds a bit beige :bleh: better than the cbeige, but still...

Para rubber have a good selection of rubber gromets that will probably be suitable for the coil, kinda weird sizes, but managed to find some to use as fairing mounts.

[ducatilover]

sounds a bit beige :bleh: better than the cbeige, but still...

Para rubber have a good selection of rubber gromets that will probably be suitable for the coil, kinda weird sizes, but managed to find some to use as fairing mounts.
You will enjoy it in the flesh, trust me :yes: It sounds choice. You don't get how deep it is 'cos cellphone video = shiiiiiiiiit
I've got some bits and bobs floating around to use, but, that may be a better way to go. I'm off for a big as fuck ride when the mounts are done :scooter: Rode it up the driveway and got scared the cans will fall off hahaha Really just wanted to test the clutch, which engages nice, better feeling than the CB

[ducatilover]

Quick wee update with a few pics for the 600, note the uber tasty rim stripes (Yeah, I like that kind of shit)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/138612-My-ZZR400k1-to-ZZR600d3-conversion

Was thinking of doing the spare rims black and throwing rim stripes on them? :yes:

[bogan]

You will enjoy it in the flesh, trust me :yes: It sounds choice. You don't get how deep it is 'cos cellphone video = shiiiiiiiiit

yeh, it was a lot better!


Quick wee update with a few pics for the 600, note the uber tasty rim stripes (Yeah, I like that kind of shit)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/138612-My-ZZR400k1-to-ZZR600d3-conversion

Was thinking of doing the spare rims black and throwing rim stripes on them? :yes:

Some guy on the hawk forum did some hardout ones, start of with HAWK-GT lettering then has a tapering off checker pattern after them, looked pretty good.

Actually speaking of rims, saw a pic of some copper plated rims, DO WANT! These ones are too shiny, but you get the idea

<img src="http://assets.speedtv.com/images/article_assets/614/614465/614465_lrg1.jpg" />

[ducatilover]

yeh, it was a lot better!



Some guy on the hawk forum did some hardout ones, start of with HAWK-GT lettering then has a tapering off checker pattern after them, looked pretty good.

Actually speaking of rims, saw a pic of some copper plated rims, DO WANT! These ones are too shiny, but you get the idea


Rim stripes are the business :love:

Shit, they would be neat on a matte black Bros if they were a duller....

Want some red Honda decals? They have gold edging, look pretty sweet. I don't have a Honda to put them on :facepalm:

[bogan]

Rim stripes are the business :love:

Shit, they would be neat on a matte black Bros if they were a duller....

Want some red Honda decals? They have gold edging, look pretty sweet. I don't have a Honda to put them on :facepalm:

Not for my bros, but would look good on my tool cabinet if you really can't find a use for em. Chuck em on kb trader might find someone keen.

[ducatilover]

Not for my bros, but would look good on my tool cabinet if you really can't find a use for em. Chuck em on kb trader might find someone keen.
They cost me a huge $1.26NZD :woohoo:

[bogan]

They cost me a huge $1.26NZD :woohoo:

haha, nice, no jets yet I take it?

[ducatilover]

haha, nice, no jets yet I take it?
You'll know when they're here as there will be a big smile riding a Kawasaki very fast in the news :innocent:

So, no, none yet :facepalm:


Took it out in the rain to test my gear though, with it having that power band it would suddenly jump on power and skid up :shit: in first :shutup: second :blink: and third :gob:

Checked plugs, still a bit rich, but not too bad on WOT by the looks :yes: that's with no air box....or filters....:rockon: Ear bleeding intake noise

[banditrider]

Twat alert...

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[bogan]

lol, someone needs to stitch an L and R on his gloves, handlebars, and probably hands too just to be on the safe side.

[ducatilover]

Hahahahaha What a muppet :facepalm:

[yod]

how to fuck up what looked like a tidy ZX12 :facepalm:

[banditrider]

Check this (http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-06/unique-photo-international-space-station)out - first ever piccys of the shuttle docked with the space station. They waited until the 2nd to last mission eh :msn-wink:

Space station makes the shuttle look small too...

[cbfb]

Shitty cellphone video, but you get the idea, as promised CBFB

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Sound is poo quality.
Things to do;
Exhaust mounts.
Fix the LHS coil, the rubber mounting is gone, which is the rattle in the video.


I fuckin' love the Neptunes!:love::love::love:

Sorry not been on KB in ages

Sounds pretty good actually played through my big arse speakers, looking forward to seeing the brute emerge from the garage

[ducatilover]

Sorry not been on KB in ages

Sounds pretty good actually played through my big arse speakers, looking forward to seeing the brute emerge from the garage
Sounds a bit smoother than that now :facepalm: Not as sexy.

Stupid problems....