Manawatu Rant n Rave

[banditrider]

I probably won't sleep the night before anyway:laugh:

Me neither, but you know, you have to do these things sometimes...

[banditrider]

Check it out: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=4

2009 Southern Cross - 10,000km in 10 days! Very interesting....

[cowboyz]

that is fucking insane.

Might be worth a crack huh?

[Bonez]

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

if we were to join in at pongaroa we'd still have to leave palmy at about 8 anyway wouldn't we? I'm not too fussed about making the 1000km mark...just out for a ride....but then knowing what I'm like, I probably won't sleep the night before anyway:laugh:Have a nice toodle. I'm working Saturday morning till 11:30.

[banditrider]

that is fucking insane.

Might be worth a crack huh?

I found out about it half an hour ago & I'm already thinking seriously about it. Gonna cost a bit but will probably be a oncer.

[chanceyy]

You guys coming on Koro J's ride this Sat?

ohh so no point in calling in for coffee on sat then :lol: :innocent:

[Meanie]

Check it out: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=4

2009 Southern Cross - 10,000km in 10 days! Very interesting....

Oh yea............. i am so there :woohoo:
This is exactly what i brought the concours for

[86GSXR]

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

Aye, can't have the people having too much fun can we. Hope she doesn't sic Trevor onto us........grrrrr lol. Good to see you guys on Sunday too btw :yes:


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

Good plan. I may head down Friday night and stay at Mums in Wellie. Still to decide. If not, I'll ride down with you guys.


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

Buy....a.....Triumph....... :cool:


ohh so no point in calling in for coffee on sat then :lol: :innocent:

Was going to txt you right now in fact :yes: I have a plan and am going to put up a thread :soon: :yes:

[chanceyy]

Was going to txt you right now in fact :yes: I have a plan and am going to put up a thread :soon: :yes:

waits impatiently for the phone to vibrate then ..

[NZsarge]

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

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

Yeah, Pongaroa might be on.

Should'nt be to hard to spot a whole swag of bike passing through there...

[86GSXR]

waits impatiently for the phone to vibrate then ..

Lol, managed it in the end tho eh :yes:

Here's the link to the cunning plan!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60028

[NZsarge]

Yeah, Pongaroa might be on.

Should'nt be to hard to spot a whole swag of bike passing through there...

Just checked the thread....not for me:mellow:

[banditrider]

Oh yea............. i am so there :woohoo:
This is exactly what i brought the concours for

That'll be 2 on the ride then...

[NZsarge]

Hey guys, will be going down to Otaki tomorrow to get me a custom skin! come along for a ride if ya want, not really expecting any takers as i'll have to hang about while it gets made, will take a couple of hours he reckons....Woo hoo! 2 hours in Otaki on a Saturday evening, the mind boggles:blink::yawn:
By the way I have to be there at 3pm sharp.

[Meanie]

Hey guys, will be going down to Otaki tomorrow to get me a custom skin! come along for a ride if ya want, not really expecting any takers as i'll have to hang about while it gets made, will take a couple of hours he reckons....Woo hoo! 2 hours in Otaki on a Saturday evening, the mind boggles:blink::yawn:
By the way I have to be there at 3pm sharp.

Getting your seat done are you Sarge

[NZsarge]

Getting your seat done are you Sarge

Yup. thought i'd take a punt on a sheep skin, plenty of people seem to think they are good. May give some thought to a re-shape before next winter which reminds me I need to talk to you about that, see you tonight.

[banditrider]

Yup. thought i'd take a punt on a sheep skin, plenty of people seem to think they are good. May give some thought to a re-shape before next winter which reminds me I need to talk to you about that, see you tonight.

He does a good job - sure it'll do the trick.

[yod]

I'm thinking of heading out east tomorrow (as usual, better weather that way), probably aim to be back in town around 3 ish since the weather may be crapping out and I have a few things to do

thinking of starting at ashhurst around 9 and toodling to aokautere, pahiatua, alfredton, masterton, castlepoint and then back....not sure which way yet

this isn't definite but if you're interested, sing out and we'll see how we go

[NZsarge]

I'm thinking of heading out east tomorrow (as usual, better weather that way), probably aim to be back in town around 3 ish since the weather may be crapping out and I have a few things to do

thinking of starting at ashhurst around 9 and toodling to aokautere, pahiatua, alfredton, masterton, castlepoint and then back....not sure which way yet

this isn't definite but if you're interested, sing out and we'll see how we go

weather is great here, umm, i'd like to do this but i've only just seen the post can you hang another 15 mins and I would have to break off at some point to get to Otaki by 3pm but at least im in the genereal neighbourhood, just need to skip over the hiil.

[yod]

weather is great here, umm, i'd like to do this but i've only just seen the post can you hang another 15 mins and I would have to break off at some point to get to Otaki by 3pm but at least im in the genereal neighbourhood, just need to skip over the hiil.

hey mate, Al just woke me up...how about we meet at pahiatua bp at 10?

[86GSXR]

Here's the weather. Palmerston aerodrome forecast says temporary rain between 2.00 - 7.00 pm, which basically means could be a few showers this side.

PALMERSTON NORTH (NZPM):

METAR NZPM 022000Z 32009KT 280V340 60KM FEW030 14/10 Q1018=

TAF NZPM 021316Z 021306
32005KT 30KM BKN030
BECMG 2123 31015KT
TEMPO 0106 6000 RA
2000FT WIND 35015KT
BECMG 2224 34025KT =

----- AREA FORECAST(S) -----
NOTE: ALL HEIGHTS IN FEET AMSL.
USE OF CB IMPLIES ASSOCIATED TS
AND THE OCCURRENCE OF SEV ICE AND SEV TURB.

SANSON ARFOR (SA):

ARFOR SA VALID 1600 TO 0100 UTC
BECOMING THIS MORNING.
1000 34010
3000 34010 33020
5000 33015 PS06 33025
7000 32015 PS04 32025
10000 32015 MS02 32025
FZL 9000FT.
VIS 30KM, REDUCING TO 5000M IN RAIN
CLD A FEW AREAS BKN CUSC 2500 TOPS 6000 THIS MORNING. AREAS BKN
ST 1200 DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON. BKN NSAS ABV 2500
DEVELOPING LATE MORNING.
WX SCT RAIN DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON.
TURB OCNL MOD DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON.
ICE OCNL MOD ABV 9500FT, MAY BECOME SEVERE.=

[dogsnbikes]

It had to happen....I just couldnt stay at home...so with the lawns done Phoebe and I decided its ride time,of to Ashurst to fuel up..the Pohangina valley east road was dry and fast making for a great trip to Ashurst, then up over the saddle road as it had been a while felt like a new road,but didnt take too long to find the rythm making for an enjoyable trip to woodville stopping at boots and braces for a coke with Murry....

we then headed through the Manawatu gorge which had little traffic,so nice to get a good run through there and decided lets do that again so of to go up over the track had a good run too the top and then Oh f...K!!! having to over shoot the right hander at the top and run of in the gravel,totally my fault...ok lesson learnt and carry on down the other side and into Balance and back out through the gorge again through Ashurst to Colyton and Bunnythorpe back to Ashurst fuel stop and then back out the valley east road too home

notice some bikes at the waterford cafe one looked like a dodgey looking RF could that be yod?? thinking of turning around to go see but throught better of it as the tyers were hot and the fun stuff was about to begin hehehe great trip home and great days ride

[chanceyy]

It had to happen....I just couldnt stay at home...so with the lawns done Phoebe and I decided its ride time,of to Ashurst to fuel up..the Pohangina valley east road was dry and fast making for a great trip to Ashurst, then up over the saddle road as it had been a while felt like a new road,but didnt take too long to find the rythm making for an enjoyable trip to woodville stopping at boots and braces for a coke with Murry....

we then headed through the Manawatu gorge which had little traffic,so nice to get a good run through there and decided lets do that again so of to go up over the track had a good run too the top and then Oh f...K!!! having to over shoot the right hander at the top and run of in the gravel,totally my fault...ok lesson learnt and carry on down the other side and into Balance and back out through the gorge again through Ashurst to Colyton and Bunnythorpe back to Ashurst fuel stop and then back out the valley east road too home

notice some bikes at the waterford cafe one looked like a dodgey looking RF could that be yod?? thinking of turning around to go see but throught better of it as the tyers were hot and the fun stuff was about to begin hehehe great trip home and great days ride


sounds like a good bit of fun there bazza .. took truck to palmy & got a tinted visor .. looks black from outside but when looking inside out suprisingly light .. can not wait to try it out ..

then had to wait for Al to get organised (as per normal) & did the social talking thing at Cuba where Bonez went flying past spied the daytona & came & joined us .. all good

so instead of riding bikes rode two wild beasties that are grazing next door ..

[Meanie]

It had to happen....I just couldnt stay at home...so with the lawns done Phoebe and I decided its ride time,of to Ashurst to fuel up..the Pohangina valley east road was dry and fast making for a great trip to Ashurst, then up over the saddle road as it had been a while felt like a new road,but didnt take too long to find the rythm making for an enjoyable trip to woodville stopping at boots and braces for a coke with Murry....

we then headed through the Manawatu gorge which had little traffic,so nice to get a good run through there and decided lets do that again so of to go up over the track had a good run too the top and then Oh f...K!!! having to over shoot the right hander at the top and run of in the gravel,totally my fault...ok lesson learnt and carry on down the other side and into Balance and back out through the gorge again through Ashurst to Colyton and Bunnythorpe back to Ashurst fuel stop and then back out the valley east road too home

notice some bikes at the waterford cafe one looked like a dodgey looking RF could that be yod?? thinking of turning around to go see but throught better of it as the tyers were hot and the fun stuff was about to begin hehehe great trip home and great days ride

Just as well you kept her shiny side up mate Wouldnt have looked the best if you didnt have a bike to show up to do your Gissy ride next week end
Oh youd have been ok you have a couplu other bikes in the shed :laugh:
Nice day for a ride eh

[dogsnbikes]

Just as well you kept her shiny side up mate Wouldnt have looked the best if you didnt have a bike to show up to do your Gissy ride next week end
Oh youd have been ok you have a couplu other bikes in the shed :laugh:
Nice day for a ride eh

yeah would of look good going to gisborne on norman the honda and there would of been some new rules too #1 no passing the honda #2 dont pass the honda:bash:

[chanceyy]

yeah would of look good going to gisborne on norman the honda and there would of been some new rules too #1 no passing the honda #2 dont pass the honda:bash:

gawd now that would have been a sight to see for sure :killingme

[dogsnbikes]

gawd now that would have been a sight to see for sure :killingme

and best of all everybody would think its bonez leading the pack with all the smoke trailing behind :banana:

[chanceyy]

Well I am still gutted bout Betsy and even got to tell mechanic today in person .. so just waiting to see wot may develop over the next week

[chanceyy]

hey guys this ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59574) could be a goer on 2nd Dec .. seen the pics & write ups from last yrs one & it was awesome ... so keep it in mind :yes:

Calendar event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1388)

[dogsnbikes]

hey guys this ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59574) could be a goer on 2nd Dec .. seen the pics & write ups from last yrs one & it was awesome ... so keep it in mind :yes:

have already signed up for it :woohoo:

like hell am I wearing a santa suit :bleh:

[chanceyy]

have already signed up for it :woohoo:

like hell am I wearing a santa suit :bleh:

:yes: I seen that .. but hon you would great as a santa ... for sure, for sure :laugh: :nya:

[yod]

Sarge and I got out for a good sojourn today. Met up at Pahiatua this morning and then shot through to Alfredton and then route 52 to Masterton. Encountered a herd of cows who were being a bit difficult as far as letting us past was concerned but we got through eventually. A few others must have had theirs out in the last week or so as there was a fair bit of shit (literally) on the road but no real problems. Paused at Alfredton and saw a brand-spanking red Sprint ST go past:drool: nice, very nice.....
Had a nosey round the Honda dealer in Masterton at their various wares, then split up - Sarge headed south and over the takas and paekak to get to Otaki and the prospect of a new woolley seat, I flagged Castlepoint in favour of doing route 52 all the way to Weber and then on to Dannevirke.

I've been through the southern end of route 52 several times, but only from the Pa Valley Rd intersection. I've done (most of) the northern end once from Pongaroa to Weber with a certain green-man and a certain bearded honda rider on a brutally windy day. I had never done the middle section.

I have now. What a dogs breakfast that road is! Superb. Had been told by the bearded one and others that there are "a few areas where the road has dropped away". A few? :laugh: I had to stop and take photos. Full of holes, falling apart and you're not quite sure if you're going to end up where you expect....hehe...it's not that bad really, just needs a bit of a tidy up. It is a great ride tho, really enjoyed it which leads me to the next part of the story.

I got to do a fair chunk of it twice. I stopped at a magnificent section that was a trainwreck as far as road surface goes, (see photos), I got a few snaps, had a short stroll to stretch out a bit, saw an Equine Dentist go past, then decided to carry on - this was about 20km south of Pongaroa at a guess. Off I went, toodle-oodle-oo....road getting better, bike feels good, good rhythm....before long I'm in Pongaroa, didnt bother to stop cos it wasn't that long since the last one so headed straight through and on to Weber, road opening up a bit now, stretching the RF's legs now, come over a rise and there goes that red Sprint ST again! :drool::drool: ahwell...one day....ripping into the road now, got some pace on, some great sweepers and then finally I shoot through the Wimbledon turn off and up the short hill to Weber. Better stop and get a photo or two and stretch the legs again so I pull over.

DOH! back pocket of the pack is still open, camera is gone-burger....

the expletives were flying at lightspeed...I wont go further than that:mad::mad::mad:

I had to go back and look, I just had to, I was guessing it had either ended up in the middle of the road where someone would spot it and scoop it up (there was a bit of traffic around), or ended up off the road where no-one (including me) would ever find it...

Back through the turn off all the way back through Pongaroa, going an average pace, scanning the road in all the areas where the road was a bit bumpy, then I'm ripping down a big smooth straight not really looking and as I hit a little bridge I just glanced to the right and there it was, about 6 inches off the road just sitting in a patch of very short grass...:lol:

it has taking a wallop on one corner and the door for the battery and memory card is a bit outta whack but it still goes!!

laughed all the way to Dannevirke for a pie and a Wild Bean coffee then cruised home down the main road

nice

:banana:

[yod]

a couple from where i lost and found the camera....I had to see if it still worked! :laugh:

[manwithav8]

a couple from where i lost and found the camera....I had to see if it still worked! :laugh:

Cool pics too and damn your lucky with the camera....

[Meanie]

Your one lucky sob Yod
What are the odds of you seeing that camera, i hope you brought a lotto ticket tonight

[NZsarge]

a couple from where i lost and found the camera....I had to see if it still worked! :laugh:

Bummer, glad to see the camera is at least still functional. Yeah enjoyed that scoot through to Masterton. Looked at the clock when we left the Honda shop and thought hmmm...1 o'clock.. best not to waste too much time...

Made it with 15 to spare:whistle::niceone: Cooked the brakes a bit coming down off the top of the Paekok hill, was just starting too get a softening lever, came back pretty quickly though.
Was'nt too bad of a run over the hills all told and the weather held in there which was mighty nice off it I thought:2thumbsup. Did'nt get the skin today, bloke took a pattern of it and will send it up.
Good ride dude!

[chanceyy]

holy crap yod .. blardy good spotting to get it back again mate .. great pics so even better they were not lost foreva ..

[yod]

Cool pics too and damn your lucky with the camera....


Your one lucky sob Yod
What are the odds of you seeing that camera, i hope you brought a lotto ticket tonight


holy crap yod .. blardy good spotting to get it back again mate .. great pics so even better they were not lost foreva ..

ridiculously lucky when i think about it - according to google maps i backtracked 33km and still found it...unbelievable...

damn happy about it too...i was seriously pissed off with myself for leaving the pocket open :angry2:


Bummer, glad to see the camera is at least still functional. Yeah enjoyed that scoot through to Masterton. Looked at the clock when we left the Honda shop and thought hmmm...1 o'clock.. best not to waste too much time...

Made it with 15 to spare:whistle::niceone: Cooked the brakes a bit coming down off the top of the Paekok hill, was just starting too get a softening lever, came back pretty quickly though.
Was'nt too bad of a run over the hills all told and the weather held in there which was mighty nice off it I thought:2thumbsup. Did'nt get the skin today, bloke took a pattern of it and will send it up.
Good ride dude!

yeah good ride mate...shame you couldnt join me up that way, you might have spotted it falling out and saved me the trouble of going all the way back, but then I wouldnt have such a good story I spose :laugh:

weather held out much better than I thought it would, I didnt get home til about 5 and it was primo all the way

[NZsarge]

ridiculously lucky when i think about it - according to google maps i backtracked 33km and still found it...unbelievable...

damn happy about it too...i was seriously pissed off with myself for leaving the pocket open :angry2:



yeah good ride mate...shame you couldnt join me up that way, you might have spotted it falling out and saved me the trouble of going all the way back, but then I wouldnt have such a good story I spose :laugh:

weather held out much better than I thought it would, I didnt get home til about 5 and it was primo all the way
Shite! I was probably sitting at boot'n'braces in woodville as you cruised by......Good pics btw.......

[chanceyy]

Shite! I was probably sitting at boot'n'braces in woodville as you cruised by......Good pics btw.......

so it would have been you I passed out the back of Levin then :lol:

[NZsarge]

so it would have been you I passed out the back of Levin then :lol:

What time was that? I f Yod wenthough Woodville ant quarter to 5 errrr uummm....shit I dont know:scratch:

[chanceyy]

What time was that? I f Yod wenthough Woodville ant quarter to 5 errrr uummm....shit I dont know:scratch:

was about 4pm .. yeah It was you .. :laugh:

[fridsy]

I is moving to Levin next weekend...do you guys hve many good :wari::wari:rides round there?

[yod]

I is moving to Levin next weekend...do you guys hve many good :wari::wari:rides round there?

in a word; yes

in two words; yes, lots

in more than two words; there aren't too many roads right near levin that are great (very flat, lots of loooong straights) but if you head out a bit further in pretty much any direction there are miles of great roads - you're welcome to join in any time...keep an eye on here

[chanceyy]

I is moving to Levin next weekend...do you guys hve many good :wari::wari:rides round there?

yuppers .. I am in shannon & we normally hook up with the manawatu/ashhurst lot ... check out the manawatu friday nite cruisey rides as well

[Meanie]

I is moving to Levin next weekend...do you guys hve many good :wari::wari:rides round there?

Shit yea........ Our rides rock and so do the wierdos that participate
Seriously though, realy great friendly bunch up here and we have some great short rides to socialise and some long testing ones as well, but there is always someone organising something, just started a friday night cafe ride, be a good one for you to meet a few of the crew
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60028
Be careful for the old bearded ZZ top look alike on an old shitty honda though Hes a real wild one :whistle:

[banditrider]

a couple from where i lost and found the camera....I had to see if it still worked! :laugh:

Lucky, lucky. Did I see ya out the back of Fordell later on as we came back from the 1000k ride?

We had a ball with awesome weather (gonna blog it at some stage) and finished up in Ashhurst at 5:30pm after starting out in Palmy at 5am, 1051km by my odo.

[NZsarge]

Lucky, lucky. Did I see ya out the back of Fordell later on as we came back from the 1000k ride?

We had a ball with awesome weather (gonna blog it at some stage) and finished up in Ashhurst at 5:30pm after starting out in Palmy at 5am, 1051km by my odo.

Glad the weather held in there fo ya.:niceone:

[Bonez]

I is moving to Levin next weekend...do you guys hve many good :wari::wari:rides round there?NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and the earth is flat ;)

[chanceyy]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and the earth is flat ;)

:killingme Bonez :Playnice:

[manwithav8]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and the earth is flat ;)

ZZ top.....Oh by the way, the blue hinda smokes like crazy when you open her up lol.. I coped a lung full on friday night..

[Bonez]

yeah would of look good going to gisborne on norman the honda and there would of been some new rules too #1 no passing the honda #2 dont pass the honda:bash:Seems like a perfectly seasonable and fair request.

[Bonez]

ZZ top.....Oh by the way, the blue hinda smokes like crazy when you open her up lol.. I coped a lung full on friday night..Just throw 750mls of the Wharehouse's finest red in after every 500kms and she'll be right mate.............

[manwithav8]

Just throw 750mls of the Wharehouse's finest red in after every 500kms and she'll be right mate.............

excellent mate.... Gotta keep them old ones going.. I think they only like the cheap stuff don't they?? lol

[Bonez]

excellent mate.... Gotta keep them old ones going.. I think they only like the cheap stuff don't they?? lolCertainly. The cheaper the better. Just picked up a good secondhand front tyre today for $10. Plenty of tread left, like about 8,000kms worth.

[manwithav8]

Certainly. The cheaper the better. Just picked up a good secondhand front tyre today for $10. Plenty of tread left, like about 8,000kms worth.

good score..... I am watching a guy learn how to ride a speedway bike on sky and I have a sudden urge to get on a moto x bike and get all muddy lol

[GSVR]

Just throw 750mls of the Wharehouse's finest red in after every 500kms and she'll be right mate.............

And the added bonus is it never needs the oil changing cause its getting replaced every 3000ks anyway.

Edit: make that 1500ks

[Bonez]

good score..... I am watching a guy learn how to ride a speedway bike on sky and I have a sudden urge to get on a moto x bike and get all muddy lolNever done the MX thing, but seriously contemplating getting a small capacity trail bike for extended jaunts off the main roads.

[Bonez]

And the added bonus is it never needs the oil changing cause its getting replaced every 3000ks anyway.Fresh oil and filter at 5000kms though. Must get around to checking the tappet clearances. Haven't been checked for around 13,000kms. Mind you as they say a rattly tappet is a happy tappet.

[manwithav8]

Never done the MX thing, but seriously contemplating getting a small capacity trail bike for extended jaunts off the main roads.

there is something about having an endless destination cos you can go anywhere almost... Also getting all out of shape in mid air, or having the rear go into power slides itching you to give it more throttle to keep it there and not getting high sided is great...

Oh and grass and dirt ain't as hard as the road lol

[GSVR]

there is something about having an endless destination cos you can go anywhere almost... Also getting all out of shape in mid air, or having the rear go into power slides itching you to give it more throttle to keep it there and not getting high sided is great...

Oh and grass and dirt ain't as hard as the road lol

And when you ride in the rain your bike actually gets cleaner.

[manwithav8]

And when you ride in the rain your bike actually gets cleaner.

lol Garry yes it does... However, if you are riding with others, you normally get dirtier... Someone in front will always be the smart arse and spray you with mud....All part of the fun...

[dogsnbikes]

Just as well you kept her shiny side up

And have discovered wee token of the trip picked up on the eastern side of the track on a left hander :devil2:

[chanceyy]

And have discovered wee token of the trip picked up on the eastern side of the track on a left hander :devil2:

:Oops: :dodge: dunna let Al see that or he might come & save her lock her in the garage til you can treat her with the proper respect she deverves :bash::2guns:

[dogsnbikes]

:Oops: :dodge: dunna let Al see that or he might come & save her lock her in the garage til you can treat her with the proper respect she deverves :bash::2guns:

I could always swap foot pegs with Al:bleh:

[chanceyy]

I could always swap foot pegs with Al:bleh:

you could & he would have panic attacks til he figured out when he scraped them .. now that could be funny .. do it :devil2:

[dogsnbikes]

you could & he would have panic attacks til he figured out when he scraped them .. now that could be funny .. do it :devil2:

we shouldnt be too hard on Al as he is getting closer to getting a HRM birthday card :devil2:

[chanceyy]

we shouldnt be too hard on Al as he is getting closer to getting a HRM birthday card :devil2:

:yes:


wonder if he needs a cane or two to get round today .. or a walking frame :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

:yes:


wonder if he needs a cane or two to get round today .. or a walking frame :lol:

why is he sore today :wacko:

dont tell me he's been cocking his leg over a honda:whistle:

[manwithav8]

why is he sore today :wacko:

dont tell me he's been cocking his leg over a honda:whistle:

hahahaha and the honda in question has a very wobbly rear end....Sarah needs to firm it up a little lol

[chanceyy]

why is he sore today :wacko:

dont tell me he's been cocking his leg over a honda:whistle:

Believe it was celebrating a good friend passing a higher aviation qualification ... if my bad memory serves me correctly ..
:msn-wink:

[manwithav8]

Believe it was celebrating a good friend passing a higher aviation qualification ... if my bad memory serves me correctly ..
:msn-wink:

I remember talk of a big night out.. They were walking to the party and taking a taxi home...

[chanceyy]

talking of firming it up a lil .. dogs did you "firm" up your suspension the other day

[banditrider]

Glad the weather held in there fo ya.:niceone:

Cheers dude. Here's my write-up: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/11/capital-1000k-cruise.html

[ynot slow]

Great write up,and pics sounded like a good day had by all.

[dogsnbikes]

talking of firming it up a lil .. dogs did you "firm" up your suspension the other day


I sure did just one wee problem next adjustment will mean upgrading the springs :oi-grr:

[cowboyz]

EAT LESS PIES

[Bonez]

EAT LESS PIESHmmmmmmmm pieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss.
Two coming right up!

[NZsarge]

Might be time to float a plan for the ride to Wellington for this event.
I know many of you wont be able to make it due to the clash with Dogs ride:doh:
Are there any others not doing Dogs ride that are keen to attend this event?

[banditrider]

Might be time to float a plan for the ride to Wellington for this event.
I know many of you wont be able to make it due to the clash with Dogs ride:doh:
Are there any others not doing Dogs ride that are keen to attend this event?

Me & the Blue Bandito are goin down.

[chanceyy]

working on a plan to get down there since Betsy will prob not be ready for gissy trip ...

will know more after wed

[ynot slow]

Hi guys,will be down in the metropolis which is Palmy this saturday,not with bike but in car,any of you fellows want to grab a brew or two say later in afternoon or evening,suggest a watering hole and can meet up.Bit of a bugger with a few good rides that day/weekend.:woohoo::drinknsin:drinkup::drinkup::yeah: :apint::sick:

[chanceyy]

Hi guys,will be down in the metropolis which is Palmy this saturday,not with bike but in car,any of you fellows want to grab a brew or two say later in afternoon or evening,suggest a watering hole and can meet up.Bit of a bugger with a few good rides that day/weekend.:woohoo::drinknsin:drinkup::drinkup::yeah: :apint::sick:

that could be a plan Tony .. can we confirm towards end of week .. will have more idea of wots happening

[manwithav8]

Might be time to float a plan for the ride to Wellington for this event.
I know many of you wont be able to make it due to the clash with Dogs ride:doh:
Are there any others not doing Dogs ride that are keen to attend this event?

COuld be keen if I get my rear brakes sorted....Will see if the other half wants to come for a ride too...

Now, why won't my rear brakes bleed up arrrggghhhhhh

[ynot slow]

that could be a plan Tony .. can we confirm towards end of week .. will have more idea of wots happening

Absolutely no problemo,mind you I here there is a ride around the square friday evening,tops optional for the lady folk :drool::clap::scooter:;)

[NZsarge]

Me & the Blue Bandito are goin down.

Wasp27 and Gixxer4ever are comin through and have asked me what i'm doing? Keen to make it a get together and ride down or will we see you there?
Nothing firm in the way of plans as yet.

[banditrider]

Yeah not to sure what our plan of attack is. I'm trying to talk another mate into borrowing his brother's Gixxer for the ride. We can at least meet up at the Sandbar and take it from there?

[yod]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170


ouch....

that's one expensive photo

[Meanie]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170


ouch....

that's one expensive photo

Crap, I got one the other day, same amount I was in the ute down Mana
At least we havnt lost any demerit points eh
You could always ask them for the photo i think the calender submissions are still open :lol:

[86GSXR]

Shite! I think I managed to get past those vans safely, not sure. I guess I will have to wait and see if anything nasty pops up in the mailbox. Sorry to hear that guys!!! I had a horrible thought and was just glad that all three of my bikes weren't out on that trip :shit:

[yod]

Crap, I got one the other day, same amount I was in the ute down Mana
At least we havnt lost any demerit points eh
You could always ask them for the photo i think the calender submissions are still open :lol:


Shite! I think I managed to get past those vans safely, not sure. I guess I will have to wait and see if anything nasty pops up in the mailbox. Sorry to hear that guys!!! I had a horrible thought and was just glad that all three of my bikes weren't out on that trip :shit:

yeah fingers crossed for the rest of you guys on that trip with me - I dont know the area well enough to know exactly where it was but looking at a map, it must have been about halfway.....ahwell:whocares:

on a happier note: I actually got my shite together finally (only took 15 years) and am actually doing my full tomorrow :laugh: The nice chaps at Phil Turnbull are lending me a scorpio (I think) to do it on - for the princely sum of 2 dozen brewskis.....:woohoo:

[manwithav8]

yeah fingers crossed for the rest of you guys on that trip with me - I dont know the area well enough to know exactly where it was but looking at a map, it must have been about halfway.....ahwell:whocares:

on a happier note: I actually got my shite together finally (only took 15 years) and am actually doing my full tomorrow :laugh: The nice chaps at Phil Turnbull are lending me a scorpio (I think) to do it on - for the princely sum of 2 dozen brewskis.....:woohoo:

You mean you have been a naughty lad till now... Here I was with my nice shiney new bike in the garage for 2 months not being riden until I had my full... Sheesh, am I the only law abiding citizan here?? haha lol

[NZsarge]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170


ouch....

that's one expensive photo
Major bummer!!

Crap, I got one the other day, same amount I was in the ute down Mana
At least we havnt lost any demerit points eh
You could always ask them for the photo i think the calender submissions are still open :lol:
Bummer, submissions are closed, good idea though:laugh:

Shite! I think I managed to get past those vans safely, not sure. I guess I will have to wait and see if anything nasty pops up in the mailbox. Sorry to hear that guys!!! I had a horrible thought and was just glad that all three of my bikes weren't out on that trip :shit:
Yeah I think 'ill be ok too, if not....$1 down, $1 a week:D

yeah fingers crossed for the rest of you guys on that trip with me - I dont know the area well enough to know exactly where it was but looking at a map, it must have been about halfway.....ahwell:whocares:

on a happier note: I actually got my shite together finally (only took 15 years) and am actually doing my full tomorrow :laugh: The nice chaps at Phil Turnbull are lending me a scorpio (I think) to do it on - for the princely sum of 2 dozen brewskis.....:woohoo:
Bring the photo when I get those saddle bags to ya (probably friday evening unless you got a better idea). Tsk tsk...15 years!:laugh: A scorpio eh, finally throwing you leg over a class machine!

[robertydog]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170


ouch....

that's one expensive photo

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[chanceyy]

Ouchy ouchy yod

good luck on the licence thingy though


hmmm not good news on the Betsy front so far .. mechanic is out for 3-4 months :eek: :shit: soooooooooooooo will have to explore options after i been to see her tonite after work


still :angry2: bout missing the gissy :ride: :cry:

[yod]

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

hey!! quiet in the cheap seats!

[robertydog]

hey!! quiet in the cheap seats!

Sorry.......but i feel for you. I do.


Thats alright. In another few weeks my demerit point slate will be clean again.......i hope:yes:

[Wasp27]

Wasp27 and Gixxer4ever are comin through and have asked me what i'm doing? Keen to make it a get together and ride down or will we see you there?
Nothing firm in the way of plans as yet.

robertydog will be along also...not sure at this stage what Scott/Carrisa (Zukin) is doing....hopefully will get some more between now and then:niceone: hope this doesn't put the hix on it...but the weather for Sunday looks good:sunny: cheers W

[banditrider]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170

ouch....

that's one expensive photo

Went past one on the Taupo road on Saturday too (Blue mitsi van)...think I was safe.

Really hope I didn't get one as the guy driving the van is a mate of the old man. He let me off once years ago (when they were allowed to) but I think the old cameras are automatic.

[dogsnbikes]

arse....

got pinged by a camera on the way to taupo.....124km = $170


ouch....

that's one expensive photo

Bummer:rolleyes:

And you didnt even get to have a conversation with the :Police: and get a autograph :devil2:

[cowboyz]

organising a ride for tomorrow.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1283380#post1283380

[banditrider]

Who's Concours did I see on a trailer this morning? Know it wasn't mine - I was doin' the riding to work thing.

[dogsnbikes]

Who's Concours did I see on a trailer this morning? Know it wasn't mine - I was doin' the riding to work thing.

He did what:oi-grr: wonder what his minor adjustments are that are going on with that concord:rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

well went to see Betsy in her naked pulled apart state ..

hmmmmmmmm

well i have never seen her motor bits looking sparkling clean .. yup the oil had coated everything for sure

will know more morrow when the prices for bits & we can find out if we can source original/after-market parts to fit .. :eek:

[86GSXR]

Really hope the damage won't be too bad! You may be surprised at what can be conjured up and she'll be back together in no time. Fingers crossed for you :yes:

[Meanie]

Who's Concours did I see on a trailer this morning? Know it wasn't mine - I was doin' the riding to work thing.

Yes i confess it was mine When i had my puncture i used a tyre pando which in turn stuffed the sensor thingee that sends a signal to the computer to tell me what the air pressure is in the tyre
When they put in a new one they didnt have the info to be able to programme it to send to my bike computer
They rang me yesterday to tell me they had the info to sort it out and i had to have my ute today at work so what better way to break in me brand new trailor than give the Concours a ride into town
so thats why you saw it on the trailor
Now i am all set for the gissy ride :woohoo:
Heres my new trailor, still trying to decide weather to sell it or keep it What do you reckon

[chanceyy]

Yes i confess it was mine When i had my puncture i used a tyre pando which in turn stuffed the sensor thingee that sends a signal to the computer to tell me what the air pressure is in the tyre
When they put in a new one they didnt have the info to be able to programme it to send to my bike computer
They rang me yesterday to tell me they had the info to sort it out and i had to have my ute today at work so what better way to break in me brand new trailor than give the Concours a ride into town
so thats why you saw it on the trailor
Now i am all set for the gissy ride :woohoo:
Heres my new trailor, still trying to decide weather to sell it or keep it What do you reckon

Noice trailer meanie ... now for two other bikes to be on it as well ... must mean you have to buy a few more :lol:

[chanceyy]

Really hope the damage won't be too bad! You may be surprised at what can be conjured up and she'll be back together in no time. Fingers crossed for you :yes:

checked out the bits today .. & the damage, but can only take their word for it but they did show & explain it so I think i understand ..

sighss

[dogsnbikes]

Noice trailer meanie ... now for two other bikes to be on it as well ... must mean you have to buy a few more :lol:

the only two other bikes that will fit on that trailer would be pushbikes:whistle:

[Meanie]

the only two other bikes that will fit on that trailer would be pushbikes:whistle:

I bloody heard that <_<

[chanceyy]

the only two other bikes that will fit on that trailer would be pushbikes:whistle:

:lol: the concours is not that big .. well at least one more bike would fit esp if they both on the outside of the trailer

[Meanie]

:lol: the concours is not that big .. well at least one more bike would fit esp if they both on the outside of the trailer

I rekon i could get a volty each side of the concours Easy as

[yod]

Yes i confess it was mine When i had my puncture i used a tyre pando which in turn stuffed the sensor thingee that sends a signal to the computer to tell me what the air pressure is in the tyre
When they put in a new one they didnt have the info to be able to programme it to send to my bike computer
They rang me yesterday to tell me they had the info to sort it out and i had to have my ute today at work so what better way to break in me brand new trailor than give the Concours a ride into town
so thats why you saw it on the trailor
Now i am all set for the gissy ride :woohoo:
Heres my new trailor, still trying to decide weather to sell it or keep it What do you reckon

will be good riding with on the weeekend mate - looking forward to following the mighty battlestar again, it's a sight worth seeing!

regarding the trailer - i got two words for ya....track day....:niceone:

[Meanie]

will be good riding with on the weeekend mate - looking forward to following the mighty battlestar again, it's a sight worth seeing!

regarding the trailer - i got two words for ya....track day....:niceone:

You gonna need the trailor to drag the Soooozooki home are ya :whistle:

[yod]

You gonna need the trailor to drag the Soooozooki home are ya :whistle:

who knows....but at least you got the bike to tow it :laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

who knows....but at least you got the bike to tow it :laugh:

Are you saying that we now have a support vehicle for the gisborne ride:whistle:

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=yod;1282315
on a happier note: I actually got my shite together finally (only took 15 years) and am actually doing my full tomorrow :laugh: The nice chaps at Phil Turnbull are lending me a scorpio (I think) to do it on - for the princely sum of 2 dozen brewskis.....:woohoo:[/QUOTE]

Will be expecting a 9 page ride/bike reveiw on friday.

[NZsarge]

Are you saying that we now have a support vehicle for the gisborne ride:whistle:

That would be a grand idea, everyone would be able to put their tents and wot not in the vehicle instead of strapping it the bikes...

[Meanie]

I am not putting a towbar on the Concours It is a sports Tourer note the sports in sports tourer
It is not a Goldwing so hence cannot and will not ever tow a trailor
So there :Oi:

But yea the trailor will be at home and i have warned mrs meanie if someone should be in need of assistance she may get a phone call

[NZsarge]

I am not putting a towbar on the Concours It is a sports Tourer note the sports in sports tourer
It is not a Goldwing so hence cannot and will not ever tow a trailor
So there :Oi:

But yea the trailor will be at home and i have warned mrs meanie if someone should be in need of assistance she may get a phone call

Whoa there sunshine:laugh:
Tow the trailor with the ute:niceone:

Edit: Did'nt see that bottom bit.

[Meanie]

Whoa there sunshine:laugh:
Tow the trailor with the ute:niceone:

Edit: Did'nt see that bottom bit.

Ha ha ha ill be too busy riding me bike

[yod]

Will be expecting a 9 page ride/bike reveiw on friday.

no probs...but i dont think he'll want to be stopping for photos too often tho....:laugh:



I am not putting a towbar on the Concours It is a sports Tourer note the sports in sports tourer
It is not a Goldwing so hence cannot and will not ever tow a trailor
So there :Oi:

spoilsport.....:bleh:

[banditrider]

Heres my new trailor, still trying to decide weather to sell it or keep it What do you reckon

Prefer the bike...

[yod]

bit 'o goss

spotted a familiar looking GSR600 at PTMC today as I was returning the BEAST (Scorpio 225 :laugh:) and sure enough found blacksheep loitering around inside - he was telling me that the 6 hundy just wasn't cutting the mustard so he was looking at trading it in on a brand new beastie....

I'll let him give the final verdict....

[chanceyy]

bit 'o goss

spotted a familiar looking GSR600 at PTMC today as I was returning the BEAST (Scorpio 225 :laugh:) and sure enough found blacksheep loitering around inside - he was telling me that the 6 hundy just wasn't cutting the mustard so he was looking at trading it in on a brand new beastie....

I'll let him give the final verdict....

ohhhh we wait for the report then :yes:

[Meanie]

Where the f**k did the rest of my post count go, I had about 1200 yesterday and now i am back under 1000 :mad: Anyone know what may have happened, anyone else got the same problem

[James Deuce]

May I direct you to:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60578&highlight=Post+Counts

Morning!

[NZsarge]

May I direct you to:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60578&highlight=Post+Counts

Morning!

Yeah morning.
Yeah I dropped back under the 1000 post...meh.. whatever, I get to break the big K all over again:rolleyes:

[James Deuce]

I'll buy you a virtual beer when you do!

[NZsarge]

I'll buy you a virtual beer when you do!

I'll be a holdin' ya to that!:apint:

Edit: only 29 posts to go...

[dogsnbikes]

6months its taken to get rid of the pea metal out here and now they decide to do some dodgey resealing out at Unutoi about 2ks worth so lots of loose metal

have placed notice in road updates but is worth placing here for the manawatu lot and with so many bikes heading out this way on saturday with the rat raid

[Meanie]

May I direct you to:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60578&highlight=Post+Counts

Morning!

Well thats explains it, thanks Jim Im feeling a little deflated now, i enjoyed being called a forum whore :banana:

[James Deuce]

Don't worry, I still think of you as my bitch, err, a forum whore!

[Meanie]

Don't worry, I still think of you as my bitch, err, a forum whore!

:2thumbsup thanks that makes me feel so much better

[Bonez]

Doug and I are going to Hastings tomorrow around 9:00-9:30am from my place. If anyone is interested in tagging along sing out.

This wont be a race (Doug is not a quick rider) and there will be stops along the way.

Possible route- Saddle Rd, Top Grass, Ormondville, Waipuk, inland at Waipawa, Patangata, Elsthorpe or alternatively Middle Rd, Havelock North then onto Hastings. Subject to change.

If we see any bikes at the Ashhust Mobil, will try to convince Doug to go the main rd from Palmy to Ashhurst, we'll just bowl on through and those there can catch us up, which will be easy enough. We wont be in a hurry.

Be there or be square...........................

[NZsarge]

Doug and I are going to Hastings tomorrow around 9:00-9:30am from my place. If anyone is interested in tagging along sing out.

This wont be a race (Doug is not a quick rider) and there will be stops along the way.

Possible route- Saddle Rd, Top Grass, Ormondville, Waipuk, inland at Waipawa, Patangata, Elsthorpe or alternatively Middle Rd, Havelock North then onto Hastings. Subject to change.

If we see any bikes at the Ashhust Mobil, will try to convince Doug to go the main rd from Palmy to Ashhurst, we'll just bowl on through and those there can catch us up, which will be easy enough. We wont be in a hurry.

Be there or be square...........................

Damn it i'll be square, sound like a great trip bonez, if I was'nt going to wellington tomorrow on this cheese cutter ride i'd be in...grrr.

[banditrider]

Damn it i'll be square, sound like a great trip bonez, if I was'nt going to wellington tomorrow on this cheese cutter ride i'd be in...grrr.

Catch up with ya in Welly Sarge. Rounding up a couple of others from here, leaving 8ish.

[manwithav8]

Doug and I are going to Hastings tomorrow around 9:00-9:30am from my place. If anyone is interested in tagging along sing out.

This wont be a race (Doug is not a quick rider) and there will be stops along the way.

Possible route- Saddle Rd, Top Grass, Ormondville, Waipuk, inland at Waipawa, Patangata, Elsthorpe or alternatively Middle Rd, Havelock North then onto Hastings. Subject to change.

If we see any bikes at the Ashhust Mobil, will try to convince Doug to go the main rd from Palmy to Ashhurst, we'll just bowl on through and those there can catch us up, which will be easy enough. We wont be in a hurry.

Be there or be square...........................


can't do this or head to wellies for the cheese cutter ride, have to work damn it......

[NZsarge]

can't do this or head to wellies for the cheese cutter ride, have to work damn it......

On a sunday man?!!! Shit thats rude!

[manwithav8]

On a sunday man?!!! Shit thats rude!

it is to help family out so I don't mind so much... Will be boxing up to pour mowing strips around the new house..

[cowboyz]

yep. I will be doing the work thing too. 3 day weekend in hamilton next weekend to make up for it though.

[NZsarge]

it is to help family out so I don't mind so much... Will be boxing up to pour mowing strips around the new house..

Oh ok...yeah thats a bit different.

[cowboyz]

it is to help family out so I don't mind so much... Will be boxing up to pour mowing strips around the new house..

roundup. Then not only will they not require a mowing strip but they wont require a mower either. Thats a present that keeps giving.

[Supertramp]

whats this weekend i keep hearing so much about is it an old person thing?:bleh: I gota start getting some so I can ride with you all more often was great fun friday.makes solo a litle boreing.almost ahd to turn back and offer those girls a ride.thought better of it knowing I had nowhere for my pillion to sit once the girls (yes plural) were on the bike :msn-wink::devil2::niceone:

[Bonez]

Damn it i'll be square, sound like a great trip bonez, if I was'nt going to wellington tomorrow on this cheese cutter ride i'd be in...grrr.
Worthy cause. Was an of the cuff "lets go for a ride Sunday" invertation one just cannot refuse. Doug has a small stationary steam engine he's delivering to a gent who just happens to ride m/cs as well. I'll try and get some pics of his rides if permitted.

[Bonez]

whats this weekend i keep hearing so much about is it an old person thing?:bleh: I gota start getting some so I can ride with you all more often was great fun friday.makes solo a litle boreing.almost ahd to turn back and offer those girls a ride.thought better of it knowing I had nowhere for my pillion to sit once the girls (yes plural) were on the bike :msn-wink::devil2::niceone:
You appeared to be doing well with the man love thing you had going on on Friday. But I wont tell OOPS!!!

[manwithav8]

roundup. Then not only will they not require a mowing strip but they wont require a mower either. Thats a present that keeps giving.

this isn't ashurst lawn styles mate lol

[Supertramp]

You appeared to be doing well with the man love thing you had going on on Friday. But I wont tell OOPS!!!

You're a sick man bones.I wanted him to jump on some-one elses bike so I could try push you lot insted I had to just keep up lol.I didn't think you could see much from so far back anyway lol:laugh::laugh:

[Supertramp]

Something I was telling you about on the ride Al.

[banditrider]

Back from Cheesecutter ride:http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/11/cheesecutter-protest-ride.html

[Bonez]

Well Doug and I proceeded as planned and who should we spot on the side of the road but Lance and the Kermitmobile. Nice of him to see us on our way ah.
(Long story (I promised not to tell) but, Ms Cowboyz was on the other side in the family cage)

Any way off to Hastings via the above route, dropped the steam engine off which as it turns out will be powering a boat. Took a snap of one of the chaps toys. Bike spotters will know what it is no dought. Nice to meet another bloke with so many "projects".

Basicly the reverse route back but ran into a thunderstorm on the way home. Fork, sheet and ball lightening with raindrops as big as marbles. Bonez wasn't prepered for this so got drendged from the waist down. Doug suggested we stop and have a cuppa at the Ormondville station, to which I replied F##$k no! not with the lightening only a mile or so away. Got onto Top Grass Rd and things had cleared up and the jeans where drying out nicely so we stopped at the school just before the Saddle Rd on the Woodville side for a bit then soldiered on home. Gerble and the wee Pantah never missed a beat.

Scored a few old bike mags from dad which I have a gander then pass on too.

[Bonez]

You're a sick man bones.I wanted him to jump on some-one elses bike so I could try push you lot insted I had to just keep up lol.I didn't think you could see much from so far back anyway lol:laugh::laugh:
Hmmm didn't a lil wee blue single banger pass you not once but twice :Pokey: Seem like you where standing still, well almost :spanking:

[NZsarge]

Good stuff Bonez, shite that weather sounded pretty harsh!

[Bonez]

Good stuff Bonez, shite that weather sounded pretty harsh!Yeah it was. Almost like the beginning of the "Day of the Triffards" We would have skipped around it completely if we hadn't stop to peruse the map, Doug had taken a wrong turn in Waipuk.

[Supertramp]

Hmmm didn't a lil wee blue single banger pass you not once but twice :Pokey: Seem like you where standing still, well almost :spanking:

I thinking you're fishing for a bite and I just ain't guna play :innocent: I just can't imagin that thing actualy staying infront of me :first:

[manwithav8]

Yeah it was. Almost like the beginning of the "Day of the Triffards" We would have skipped around it completely if we hadn't stop to peruse the map, Doug had taken a wrong turn in Waipuk.

Lostg in Waipuk?? How can? Never mind lol..

I have spent all weekend working so very little bike time. Fixed the tail light then took the sister out for her first ride on a bike.. Over the saddle, through Aokautere then back to her place for a cuppa... She wants her hubby to get a bike now hahahahaha....

ood work on the wet wethers bonez.....Your a harder man than I am, stuff doing the jeans thing and nothing more.... :headbang:

[manwithav8]

I thinking you're fishing for a bite and I just ain't guna play :innocent: I just can't imagin that thing actualy staying infront of me :first:

the single banger did pass you twice cos both times I was sitting behind you and heard the rattle flying passed us both... Next time have a look at how wide the tyres are on his bike and yet he can pedal it just as hard as the big guys.... Bonez is the man, bow down!!! lol

[Supertramp]

the single banger did pass you twice cos both times I was sitting behind you and heard the rattle flying passed us both... Next time have a look at how wide the tyres are on his bike and yet he can pedal it just as hard as the big guys.... Bonez is the man, bow down!!! lol

Not debating that I'm just saying it DIDN'T,WOULDN'T, COUNLDN'T keep in front lol

[Bonez]

Not debating that I'm just saying it DIDN'T,WOULDN'T, COUNLDN'T keep in front lolAgreed, but tis fun "trying" to catch up ;).

[Supertramp]

Agreed, but tis fun "trying" to catch up ;).

True I feel that way bout those bloody trumpies

[NZsarge]

the single banger did pass you twice cos both times I was sitting behind you and heard the rattle flying passed us both... Next time have a look at how wide the tyres are on his bike and yet he can pedal it just as hard as the big guys.... Bonez is the man, bow down!!! lol

Indeed!

Saw a chap on the Takas today with a bike exactly the as Sarah's, shite he was honking on that that thing!

[manwithav8]

True I feel that way bout those bloody trumpies

Mind you, the trumpies weren't to bad but that bloody ZX9R, that thing is on steroids lol

[86GSXR]

I eagerly await the day Bonez finishes the restoration of the CB 750. Watch out modern sportsbikes I say :sweatdrop :rockon:

[chanceyy]

geezzzz bonez that ride sounded interesting with the lightening n all


had a great ride on a borrowed bike for the cheesecutter ride (got to try out a sports tourer .. that was intersting) .. good to see ya again sarge & a few other lurkers in the kapiti area .. we hope to see you out on some manawatu rides soon

good to see the hawkes bay crowd as well ... will be seeing you guys soon for sure :yes:

[manwithav8]

Indeed!

Saw a chap on the Takas today with a bike exactly the as Sarah's, shite he was honking on that that thing!

how well bonez would get along with something that had a little more power and alot more grip.. dang..

How was wellies mate?

[Supertramp]

Mind you, the trumpies weren't to bad but that bloody ZX9R, that thing is on steroids lol

That thing musta cooled off by the time we caught up lol :niceone:

Certainly afraid of a cb750 mite have to get a new bike to keep up.:scooter::chase:

[Bonez]

I eagerly await the day Bonez finishes the restoration of the CB 750. Watch out modern sportsbikes I say :sweatdrop :rockon:Now that is funny. Not quite a restoration Al but thanks anyway. I'm sure Gerty will be way outclassed by the Yellow perils, yams and the green streak.:crybaby:

[NZsarge]

how well bonez would get along with something that had a little more power and alot more grip.. dang..

How was wellies mate?

Well to cut a long story short it was wet down there.....................thats it.





Heh, it was a successful day I think, the aim of the day was achieved.
I bloddy near lost the front of the ace in a front end wash out on the way down the takas! Thank Mr Michelin for forgiving tyres I reckon.

[chanceyy]

Well to cut a long story short it was wet down there.....................thats it.





Heh, it was a successful day I think, the aim of the day was achieved.
I bloddy near lost the front of the ace in a front end wash out on the way doen the takas! Thank Mr Michelin for forgiving tyres I reckon.

hmmm wet until we left Paramata .. rest of the day was dry .. thank gawd :laugh:

hmm lucky lucky on the taka's there John .. whew :rolleyes::msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

hmmm wet until we left Paramata .. rest of the day was dry .. thank gawd :laugh:

hmm lucky lucky on the taka's there John .. whew :rolleyes::msn-wink:

Yeah i'm tired and i'm generalizing to a degree.

I was'nt even pushing it that much, trying a new suspension setting at the moment and it might need a little refinement:laugh:

[manwithav8]

Well to cut a long story short it was wet down there.....................thats it.





Heh, it was a successful day I think, the aim of the day was achieved.
I bloddy near lost the front of the ace in a front end wash out on the way down the takas! Thank Mr Michelin for forgiving tyres I reckon.

yeah I like forgiving tyres.... Just wish the wallet was as forgiving when it comes time for new ones lol

[Bonez]

Yeah i'm tired and i'm generalizing to a degree.

I was'nt even pushing it that much, trying a new suspension setting at the moment and it might need a little refinement:laugh:Probably just one of the zillion smooth patches on the 'takas was the cause John.

[chanceyy]

I was'nt even pushing it that much, trying a new suspension setting at the moment and it might need a little refinement:laugh:

only a lil refinement huh :laugh: was a pretty damn impressive site from near the back looking at a damn long line of bikes ..

it was a great wee ride .. sighs can not wait to get my bike back though ... :sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

Probably just one of the zillion smooth patches on the 'takas was the cause John.

Nah bumps on the line I took through a tight down hill bend

[NZsarge]

yeah I like forgiving tyres.... Just wish the wallet was as forgiving when it comes time for new ones lol

Tell me about it, I think I might park the bike for a week or two so the bloody Visa can recoup a bit I think.

[chanceyy]

Nah bumps on the line I took through a tight down hill bend

ahh that explains it .. I have the same prob coming east to west on the track .. one particular corner that has corregations on it .. Betsy always skips out if i have any kinda lean going on

[NZsarge]

ahh that explains it .. I have the same prob coming east to west on the track .. one particular corner that has corregations on it .. Betsy always skips out if i have any kinda lean going on

Yeah, bloody corregations! I think the set up is too stiff now but I took some advice from a chap in the wangas motorcycle club who has a bike like mine and it's made some pretty reasonable improvements in general but down hill corregations have taken a backward step me thinks, it's a piss awful bike going down hill anyway and this setting has'nt done that any favors when it's asked to done anything but smooth tarmac.

[sarahtvet]

6months its taken to get rid of the pea metal out here and now they decide to do some dodgey resealing out at Unutoi about 2ks worth so lots of loose metal

have placed notice in road updates but is worth placing here for the manawatu lot and with so many bikes heading out this way on saturday with the rat raid

That will teach me for not going online before the ride and 86 forgot to mention it :oops: I only noticed it as I came round the bend at your place and SK1PY's back end did more than a little wobble, that slowed me down for a bit for sure !!!

[Meanie]

Well Doug and I proceeded as planned and who should we spot on the side of the road but Lance and the Kermitmobile. Nice of him to see us on our way ah.
(Long story (I promised not to tell) but, Ms Cowboyz was on the other side in the family cage)

.

I heard a rumor he ran out of gas Again :rofl:
Poor bugger i dont think he had the best of days, told him he shoulda come with us

[sarahtvet]

I heard a rumor he ran out of gas Again :rofl:
Poor bugger i dont think he had the best of days, told him he shoulda come with us

He sure should have, must admit though I was starting to sweat that I was going to run out on the road to Napier and began counting the k's. Never actually made it onto reserve but realised that I had not been paying proper attention to fuel etc :yes: having too much fun!!!

[cowboyz]

yeah. rough weekend. Definietly should have come to gisborne. Would have made this week a shole lot easier.

And the gas thing. The gsx600F has the worlds biggest fuel guage and that is great. The zx9r has none and that sucks. On longer rides it doesnt bother me cause I fill up and the next gas station after reserve but this tootling off to work and back I forget when I switch it over. I must have switched it over on the cafe ride on Friday night I think but I dont remember doing it. Might have to work on a solution for that.

[manwithav8]

those of you that went to Gissy, is ther ea seperate thread and ride report or am I sitting here waiting paitently for pics and report in the right thread????
i wanna see all these bikes loaded up..

[yod]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55910&page=15

nice to know you care mate:lol:

[manwithav8]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55910&page=15

nice to know you care mate:lol:

I breifly looked there too hahaha lol

Sorry mate, didn't have the apre time to do ya lawns.. Amost did the run over the front only but was to busy.. lol

[banditrider]

only a lil refinement huh :laugh: was a pretty damn impressive site from near the back looking at a damn long line of bikes ..

it was a great wee ride .. sighs can not wait to get my bike back though ... :sweatdrop

Looked pretty good in the mirrors too! Weather was primo on the way home.

Concours got awesome economy too - 80km/h in top will do that...

[Meanie]

I breifly looked there too hahaha lol

Sorry mate, didn't have the apre time to do ya lawns.. Amost did the run over the front only but was to busy.. lol

I got some round up if you want to sort his lawns :whistle:

[manwithav8]

I got some round up if you want to sort his lawns :whistle:

I was going to mow a big "YOD" on the front as it slopes toward the road and would be readable as people drive past haha

The round up would just be a little harsh... Could have put half a dozen sheep on there though

[Meanie]

I was going to mow a big "YOD" on the front as it slopes toward the road and would be readable as people drive past haha

The round up would just be a little harsh... Could have put half a dozen sheep on there though

Yea i wouldnt have used round up either, although i did once, another story and he deserved it. There was discussion about a goat for his front lawn

[NZsarge]

I was going to mow a big "YOD" on the front as it slopes toward the road and would be readable as people drive past haha

The round up would just be a little harsh... Could have put half a dozen sheep on there though


Yea i wouldnt have used round up either, although i did once, another story and he deserved it. There was discussion about a goat for his front lawn

Please...not with the animals again! Thought that subject had gone by the way side....:eek5:

[u4ea]

Please...not with the animals again! Thought that subject had gone by the way side....:eek5:


Never say Never :chase::lol::shutup:

[Bonez]

yeah. rough weekend. Definietly should have come to gisborne. Would have made this week a shole lot easier.

And the gas thing. The gsx600F has the worlds biggest fuel guage and that is great. The zx9r has none and that sucks. On longer rides it doesnt bother me cause I fill up and the next gas station after reserve but this tootling off to work and back I forget when I switch it over. I must have switched it over on the cafe ride on Friday night I think but I dont remember doing it. Might have to work on a solution for that.I'll have to introduce you to Mr Odometer at some stage in the near future..........................

[cowboyz]

I'll have to introduce you to Mr Odometer at some stage in the near future..........................

Kawasakis biggest fuckup was not being able to display the odometer or trip metre while the clock in on display. Just seems silly. Usually I will switch the display from the clock to the odo at the same time I hit reserve to remind me it is on reserve but sometime I be forgetful.

[Supertramp]

Kawasakis biggest fuckup was not being able to display the odometer or trip metre while the clock in on display. Just seems silly. Usually I will switch the display from the clock to the odo at the same time I hit reserve to remind me it is on reserve but sometime I be forgetful.

Beaute wee r6 don't have a reserve tank but an empty light and when the light shows up a seperate trip metre shows up to keep you reminded. You'd only get that from the awesomley superior bike maker that is YAMAHA!!!:bleh::bleh:

[NZsarge]

Beaute wee r6 don't have a reserve tank but an empty light and when the light shows up a seperate trip metre shows up to keep you reminded. You'd only get that from the awesomley superior bike maker that is YAMAHA!!!:bleh::bleh:

............:niceone:

[cowboyz]

Beaute wee r6 don't have a reserve tank but an empty light and when the light shows up a seperate trip metre shows up to keep you reminded. You'd only get that from the awesomley superior bike maker that is YAMAHA!!!:bleh::bleh:

I have to admit that it is pretty much by chance that I dont own a Yamaha. I have always liked the thunderaces but there was something about the 9 that made me jump at it ( oh yeah, it was freaking cheap)

[NZsarge]

I have to admit that it is pretty much by chance that I dont own a Yamaha. I have always liked the thunderaces but there was something about the 9 that made me jump at it ( oh yeah, it was freaking cheap)

:shutup::sweatdrop:shutup:

[banditrider]

Beaute wee r6 don't have a reserve tank but an empty light and when the light shows up a seperate trip metre shows up to keep you reminded. You'd only get that from the awesomley superior bike maker that is YAMAHA!!!:bleh::bleh:

Almost as good as the Concours. When you're down to your last 4L (and it is very accurate) you get a big freekin picture of a petrol pump on the screen. And if you turn that message off, a blinding yellow light. A good time to think about stopping...

[Meanie]

Almost as good as the Concours. When you're down to your last 4L (and it is very accurate) you get a big freekin picture of a petrol pump on the screen. And if you turn that message off, a blinding yellow light. A good time to think about stopping...

Havnt had mine that low yet

[banditrider]

Havnt had mine that low yet

Good to know gauge is accurate though.

PS: best economy to date is 5.45L/100km - got it twice on GC. Have had quite a few under 6 though.

[Meanie]

Good to know gauge is accurate though.

PS: best economy to date is 5.45L/100km - got it twice on GC. Have had quite a few under 6 though.

Havnt realy been checking my fuel usage too much but did notice on the week end it uses very little more than the RF 900 and the Daytonas, which is bloody good considering the size and weight diference
Might start keeping a better eye on it

[Meanie]

Woohoo im a whore again. I think ive been here before Ive hit the 1000th post again Wierd huh

[chanceyy]

Woohoo im a whore again. I think ive been here before Ive hit the 1000th post again Wierd huh



you know the saying once a whore always a ......

congrats .. again .. :lol:

tell me does it feel better the second time around :whistle:

[Supertramp]

Good to know gauge is accurate though.

PS: best economy to date is 5.45L/100km - got it twice on GC. Have had quite a few under 6 though.

Doubt the r6 could do that maybe 10L/100km lol

[Meanie]

you know the saying once a whore always a ......

congrats .. again .. :lol:

tell me does it feel better the second time around :whistle:

Always gets better with a little experience :innocent:

[chanceyy]

Always gets better with a little experience :innocent:

:killingme .. I take your word for it then :nya:

[manwithav8]

Doubt the r6 could do that maybe 10L/100km lol

The dirty big thumpa monster is getting better consumption than that... getting around 6L/100km

[cowboyz]

I get around 6.5-7. Unless I get a little throttle happy. worst recorded so far is 11.3.

[manwithav8]

I get around 6.5-7. Unless I get a little throttle happy. worst recorded so far is 11.3.

hahah we all like that I think.. My tank holds as little 15.5L full though...

[NZsarge]

He he, i'm getting about 45 -50 MPG what ever that is in metric.

[manwithav8]

He he, i'm getting about 45 -50 MPG what ever that is in metric.

Well your getting pretty good milage dude....

5L/100km... So if your tank is 15L you can trust you should get around 300km to the tank... They way you twist on the Ace is doing damn well lol

[NZsarge]

Well your getting pretty good milage dude....

5L/100km... So if your tank is 15L you can trust you should get around 300km to the tank... They way you twist on the Ace is doing damn well lol

That's a cruisey pace figure, 19 litre tank, fuel light comes on at 240 - 250 km and I usually put 15 litres if I gas up when the light first comes on....

[manwithav8]

That's a cruisey pace figure, 19 litre tank, fuel light comes on at 240 - 250 km and I usually put 15 litres if I gas up when the light first comes on....

ok so my calculations are a little out lol.... My fuel light comes on around 220km and I put 13-14 litres in so I estimate I could get 250ish maybe more at a squeeze...

[yod]

285km from 16.5 litres so pretty similar - that was 2 up but I dont think it makes much difference

edit: so i should be able to get about 360 from a tank

[manwithav8]

285km from 16.5 litres so pretty similar - that was 2 up but I dont think it makes much difference

edit: so i should be able to get about 360 from a tank

Out a 5l gas can in your pack and just keep going till she coems to a halt.. 5l should be enough to get you to another fuel spot... That way you will know exactly what your milage is..

I am going to soon, just keep riding until I run out....

[Supertramp]

Out a 5l gas can in your pack and just keep going till she coems to a halt.. 5l should be enough to get you to another fuel spot... That way you will know exactly what your milage is..

I am going to soon, just keep riding until I run out....

That sounds like fun I must do that one day.ride with my mates and see who can go the furthest without running out.be good fun to see how uneconomical my bike is lol. I think I can only get 200 to the tank never too sure.I know I can get 57 km after the fuel light comes on but not sure how much is left in the tank at the time.never realy took much notice how much gas I put in either bout 25 of 98 useualy fills me up from 50 km into fuel light

[manwithav8]

That sounds like fun I must do that one day.ride with my mates and see who can go the furthest without running out.be good fun to see how uneconomical my bike is lol. I think I can only get 200 to the tank never too sure.I know I can get 57 km after the fuel light comes on but not sure how much is left in the tank at the time.never realy took much notice how much gas I put in either bout 25 of 98 useualy fills me up from 50 km into fuel light

I only want to do it so I can get a definate figure. That way, I should never run out of gass (fingers crossed) Will fill up to the brim then ride... When I get to the fuel light then I will put the gas can in the pack and then it is all on lol

[cowboyz]

why not fill the tank. reset the odo. go for a ride. then next fill take notice of how far you have been and how many litres it took to fill up. Then you dont have to run out of gas. Then you can work out how big your tank is and how far it will go.

[manwithav8]

why not fill the tank. reset the odo. go for a ride. then next fill take notice of how far you have been and how many litres it took to fill up. Then you dont have to run out of gas. Then you can work out how big your tank is and how far it will go.

aaahh good thinking grasshopper but, there would be nothing worse than doing your calculations and being a little out.. Even a 2km walk to the gas station is nothing but a pain in the ass IMO. This is the the most accurate way give or take due to how happy the throttle hand has been on rides..

[Supertramp]

this is all good in theory but in practice its never going to be thesame. To ride "normaly" for a whole trip could me the differnce in traffic and even wind speed would make a diffrence (all be it slight) in fuel consuption.but it would just be good fun to see how far I can get up the country without filling up.

[banditrider]

why not fill the tank. reset the odo. go for a ride. then next fill take notice of how far you have been and how many litres it took to fill up. Then you dont have to run out of gas. Then you can work out how big your tank is and how far it will go.

Ah...maths, tricky...


this is all good in theory but in practice its never going to be thesame. To ride "normaly" for a whole trip could me the differnce in traffic and even wind speed would make a diffrence (all be it slight) in fuel consuption.but it would just be good fun to see how far I can get up the country without filling up.

It's well worth working out what ya machine will do in different circumstances especially if you're planning a decent ride and need to plan fuel stops. For eg on my old Bandit I knew that at a reasonable pace 300km was no worries but if I was gouging on her the gauge would start flashing at around the 270km mark. Even better now - I am often riding with my mate who has a Bandit and I know that the Concours can go further so if we plan stops at 300km it's no worries for me.

Most I ever put in the Bandit's 20L tank was 19.8L and I'd had to coast down a hill as she was cutting out coming over the top. Good thing I knew there was a gas staion at the bottom...

[Supertramp]

Ehem...ladies and gentemen is there going to be any riding tomorow night as I am most eager to attend or are we all to tyred and old?:wari:

[cowboyz]

on ya. The most I have ever put in the 9s 19.0 litre tank is 19.0 litres. Exactly. And I didn't roll to the servo. More like pushing. ..................

[banditrider]

on ya. The most I have ever put in the 9s 19.0 litre tank is 19.0 litres. Exactly. And I didn't roll to the servo. More like pushing. ..................

Bugger - running out is a fair bit worse than almost.

No riding for me tomorrow night - got summit else on. Got front tyre changed today so all ready for next weekend - if not this.

[Meanie]

Ehem...ladies and gentemen is there going to be any riding tomorow night as I am most eager to attend or are we all to tyred and old?:wari:

Yep.... meet at the Ashhurst Mobil at about 6.15
riding out to kimbolton via valley east road and back to town for a latte

[86GSXR]

Ehem...ladies and gentemen is there going to be any riding tomorow night as I am most eager to attend or are we all to tyred and old?:wari:

RTFRT (read the faarking relevant thread) lol

[Meanie]

RTFRT (read the faarking relevant thread) lol

I,m having trouble staying out of the tits and arse thread :2thumbsup

[Supertramp]

RTFRT (read the faarking relevant thread) lol

Leave me alone im blonde.i can't find my way round here.you fullas must be on here too mouch and not on your bikes enuf lol

[yod]

Leave me alone im blonde.i can't find my way round here.you fullas must be on here too mouch and not on your bikes enuf lol

ah you poor blonde bugger

Hainswof and I just got back from the standard loop - Colyton Rd, Vinegar Hill, Halcombe road

VN
:rockon:

[manwithav8]

ah you poor blonde bugger

Hainswof and I just got back from the standard loop - Colyton Rd, Vinegar Hill, Halcombe road

VN
:rockon:

Really??? Are you sure you weren't at home? Looked like naughty movies on the TV when I drove past hahaha

And no I'm not stalking you... Checking progress on the house... Will be working most of the weekend just down the road...

Hey I have an idea, mrs YOD could bring us scones... lol

[NZsarge]

I,m having trouble staying out of the tits and arse thread :2thumbsup

he he.....I know hwat ya mean..ie:devil2:
whats the weather doing today??
Crap over here first thing this morning but seem to be on the improve......a bit..

[yod]

he he.....I know hwat ya mean..ie:devil2:
whats the weather doing today??
Crap over here first thing this morning but seem to be on the improve......a bit..

same here...roads are drying out nicely

just been to ANZA and looked at the black Sprint...:whistle:

[NZsarge]

I,m having trouble staying out of the tits and arse thread :2thumbsup


same here...roads are drying out nicely

just been to ANZA and looked at the black Sprint...:whistle:

Check friday night rides.

[NZsarge]

just been to ANZA and looked at the black Sprint...:whistle:

Well!!! get your kit on and take it for a squirt then...




Edit: you know you want to.

[Meanie]

he he.....I know hwat ya mean..ie:devil2:
whats the weather doing today??
Crap over here first thing this morning but seem to be on the improve......a bit..

Weather is gonna be good for tonight

[yod]

Weather is gonna be good for tonight

....for tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday hmmmmm


MWV8 will probably make me mow my lawns again....:mad:

[Meanie]

....for tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday hmmmmm


MWV8 will probably make me mow my lawns again....:mad:

Didnt realise you were married to MWV8 :gob:
thought only the misses could make you mow your lawns, or at least try

[banditrider]

same here...roads are drying out nicely

just been to ANZA and looked at the black Sprint...:whistle:

Had a mate looking at that - he's now thinking seriously about a new one...

[yod]

Didnt realise you were married to MWV8 :gob:
thought only the misses could make you mow your lawns, or at least try

neither did I...but he's the one asking about my lawns when I was 500kms away last weekend....I'm wondering if the missus has had a word to him on the sly.....


Had a mate looking at that - he's now thinking seriously about a new one...

not surprised....tempting....and very nice in black, the ANZA one is good buying: an '07 with 10k on the clock for $5-6k below new retail (maybe even less?)....pretty good I reckon

but then everytime I look in ANZA I also see that blue '04 Firestorm for $10k as well.....

[Meanie]

not surprised....tempting....and very nice in black, the ANZA one is good buying: an '07 with 10k on the clock for $5-6k below new retail (maybe even less?)....pretty good I reckon.....

Put youself outa your misery and just go buy it will you. If your misses says anything just remind her how much storage room in in them panniers

[manwithav8]

come on people.... There is no marrige between a certain two bikers here. Just some friendly banter. And no YOD, mrs YOD hasn't said anything to me about your lawns...

Buy it YOD, you know you want to, do it, do it now!!! Black would be damn hot...

Looking out the window it looke a little over cast and I can't tell what it is going to do. I am in two minds about tonight now,

do I ride and stay up late removing the rear shock knowing I have tomorrow night aswell.

Or, do I remove the shock now and take the measurements needed and that way it is done...

hhhmmm I think mrs V8 wanted to go riding tonight as she was the one that asked if we were going....

[Meanie]

come on people.... There is no marrige between a certain two bikers here. Just some friendly banter. And no YOD, mrs YOD hasn't said anything to me about your lawns...

Buy it YOD, you know you want to, do it, do it now!!! Black would be damn hot...

Looking out the window it looke a little over cast and I can't tell what it is going to do. I am in two minds about tonight now,

do I ride and stay up late removing the rear shock knowing I have tomorrow night aswell.

Or, do I remove the shock now and take the measurements needed and that way it is done...

hhhmmm I think mrs V8 wanted to go riding tonight as she was the one that asked if we were going....

Best you not dissapoint and come for a wee jaunt then

[manwithav8]

Best you not dissapoint and come for a wee jaunt then

I guess your right aye... You watch though, bloody woman, she will come home and claim she is too tired now, and I will be all ready and rearing to go.. I am in the mood for a 2up squirt, the bike rides so much better with us both, and that way, I won't feel I have to chase the bright yellow trumpie, or the dirty green ZX or th eever so fat arsed RF... We could sit in behind the huge wind break concours

[Meanie]

I guess your right aye... You watch though, bloody woman, she will come home and claim she is too tired now, and I will be all ready and rearing to go.. I am in the mood for a 2up squirt, the bike rides so much better with us both, and that way, I won't feel I have to chase the bright yellow trumpie, or the dirty green ZX or th eever so fat arsed RF... We could sit in behind the huge wind break concours

You cheeky bugger..........
Green machine is up hamilton way this week end i think
See you at about 6.15 then

[manwithav8]

You cheeky bugger..........
Green machine is up hamilton way this week end i think
See you at about 6.15 then

thats settled then lol...If we are there then all good, if not then, it must be looking like rain or something lol

[yod]

...and now it's absolutely pissing down....happy happy joy joy....

edit: and I just turned down an invite to PTMC for the grand unveiling of the new Busa and the new B-King!! (1st in NZ apparently)

[manwithav8]

...and now it's absolutely pissing down....happy happy joy joy....

edit: and I just turned down an invite to PTMC for the grand unveiling of the new Busa and the new B-King!! (1st in NZ apparently)

bugger... Well I was right, mrs V8 doesn't want to go now.. I have an itch for swinging some spanners so thats what I will be doing instead.....

I am on the suspension mend lol

[Meanie]

...and now it's absolutely pissing down....happy happy joy joy....

edit: and I just turned down an invite to PTMC for the grand unveiling of the new Busa and the new B-King!! (1st in NZ apparently)

Suns shining and the roads are dry out here in the great metropolis of Ashhurst and ive convinced a friend to come with us on his sprint You better be coming or well come and get ya

[yod]

Suns shining and the roads are dry out here in the great metropolis of Ashhurst and ive convinced a friend to come with us on his sprint You better be coming or well come and get ya

ah....very good...will check in with the missus (i think she was coming on this one)

[Supertramp]

I'm sorry to dissapoint you all (as I know it does) but I am unable to attend tonight.....

Anyone know much about the front end of r6s and why they wouldn't be straight after impact:buggerd:...um....err...ufos honestly....:confused:

Damn distracting gsxrs.......damn greasy roads.....damn short stopping distances.

:eek5::shit::(:weep::no::cry::violin:

and damn it feels like :kick:

[NZsarge]

I'm sorry to dissapoint you all (as I know it does) but I am unable to attend tonight.....

Anyone know much about the front end of r6s and why they wouldn't be straight after impact:buggerd:...um....err...ufos honestly....:confused:

Damn distracting gsxrs.......damn greasy roads.....damn short stopping distances.

:eek5::shit::(:weep::no::cry::violin:

and damn it feels like :kick:

What happened? Are you ok?