Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Supertramp]

What happened? Are you ok?

Slippery roads into back of car :( I'm more worried bout my bike at the mo:crybaby:.the old rod 'n' tacle aren't feeling to good maybe the pain of my heart breaking disguising the pain between my legs:crybaby:.was offerd a ride to the infirmary:doctor: chose not to mite go forget bout things tho:apint::apint:

[NZsarge]

Slippery roads into back of car :( I'm more worried bout my bike at the mo:crybaby:.the old rod 'n' tacle aren't feeling to good maybe the pain of my heart breaking disguising the pain between my legs:crybaby:.was offerd a ride to the infirmary:doctor: chose not to mite go forget bout things tho:apint::apint:

So how much damage? bent forks and...?
Will insurance be in the picture at all?

[NZsarge]

Well, having bailed on the friday night ride i'll be looking to screw the last out of the rear tyre before I get it changed next friday, hmm, where to go... east coast? west coast? north? south?
Got untill tomorrow morning to chew it over, anyone keen for a bit more riding time this weekend?

[Supertramp]

Well, having bailed on the friday night ride i'll be looking to screw the last out of the rear tyre before I get it changed next friday, hmm, where to go... east coast? west coast? north? south?
Got untill tomorrow morning to chew it over, anyone keen for a bit more riding time this weekend?

I would be but...


So how much damage? bent forks and...?
Will insurance be in the picture at all?

Nah no insurance haven't payed for it in years so insurance is out of the question.hope not bent fork but its riding funny could it be anything else??

[manwithav8]

I would be but...



Nah no insurance haven't payed for it in years so insurance is out of the question.hope not bent fork but its riding funny could it be anything else??

Dude that is stink news.... Hope all works out for ya though, might be as minor as a buckled wheel instead of bent forks... Have it checked over

[86GSXR]

Slippery roads into back of car :( I'm more worried bout my bike at the mo:crybaby:.the old rod 'n' tacle aren't feeling to good maybe the pain of my heart breaking disguising the pain between my legs:crybaby:.was offerd a ride to the infirmary:doctor: chose not to mite go forget bout things tho:apint::apint:

Bugger! This is sad news ST. Hope you're OK. Yep, get your bike into the doctors too! Keep us posted :soon:

[Supertramp]

Only had her back a week too.owell s**t happens.going to love finding out how much its going to cost.hopefully shocks so I have an excuse to buy ohlins shocks lol.

[86GSXR]

If you're out and about on Sunday maybe bring er round for a quick look, mite be an easy fix?

[Meanie]

Slippery roads into back of car :( I'm more worried bout my bike at the mo:crybaby:.the old rod 'n' tacle aren't feeling to good maybe the pain of my heart breaking disguising the pain between my legs:crybaby:.was offerd a ride to the infirmary:doctor: chose not to mite go forget bout things tho:apint::apint:

Not good news mate..... At least your still walkimg around eh

[Supertramp]

I rekon it mite be easy to fix actualy don't think anything bent at all. juist think handel bars twisted.anyone got a socket to fit lol? my 12" cresent don't fit but was getting used (throwen) anyway lol.If anyone could help today or after 430 tomorow that'd be great will meet up straight after work.grouse thanks guys.feeling all good today too.didn't get much pain from the old fullas lol just a bit of hypocondira last night me thinks.:wacko:

[NZsarge]

I rekon it mite be easy to fix actualy don't think anything bent at all. juist think handel bars twisted.anyone got a socket to fit lol? my 12" cresent don't fit but was getting used (throwen) anyway lol.If anyone could help today or after 430 tomorow that'd be great will meet up straight after work.grouse thanks guys.feeling all good today too.didn't get much pain from the old fullas lol just a bit of hypocondira last night me thinks.:wacko:

I was wondering if that might be the case, the yokes twisted on the forks, if so it will be an easy (lucky) fix, hope thats all it is.
If I was a little closer I would say ride it over here, can if you want but someone closer must have the tools needed to do that simple job, if you dont have any luck let me know and you're welcome to head over here and we'll try to see whats up, just give the bike a good check over to make sure nothing is unsafe or will fail while your riding first.

[yod]

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

[Meanie]

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

Ooooh could be tempted, Ill let you know tomorrow morning although my tyre is looking a little thin on the front and i was hoping it would do next weeks trip through the FH

[NZsarge]

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

I might be a starter, are you firm on the destination?

[NZsarge]

Ooooh could be tempted, Ill let you know tomorrow morning although my tyre is looking a little thin on the front and i was hoping it would do next weeks trip through the FH

I know i'm not one to talk but don't skimp on the tyre mate, not the front one at least, paticularly on a long trip like FH

[yod]

Ooooh could be tempted, Ill let you know tomorrow morning although my tyre is looking a little thin on the front and i was hoping it would do next weeks trip through the FH

come along tomorrow, then get a new one this week....see? easy.



I might be a starter, are you firm on the destination?

not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

[manwithav8]

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

Damn you.. Why do people organise cool rides when I am working.. This must be the 3rd weekdn this has happend... aarrggghhh

I hope the RF gets real dirty and you have to clean it AGAIN!!!

On another note, got the monster back together this evening. Raised the rear end about 20mm while I was at it... I tell you what, the bike rides completely differnet now... The rear end feels a little firmer but the suspension feels like it should. Re-adjusted the rebound to what Robert Taylor suggested.. Damn he knows his stuff.. The bike turns in real quick now and I don't get ther rear dancing around when leant over... Feels better already..

[HornetBoy]

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

[manwithav8]

come along tomorrow, then get a new one this week....see? easy.




not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

Will have to sort this ride out again in the future.. My first long ride with 86/bonez and Sarah was out to Akitio beach through Pongaroa... I want to take Kaz out there for a few hours of relaxing in the sun with ice cream etc.... Greta roads and a great beach, I think it will get thrashed over the summer/...

[blacksheep]

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

few of us heading over that way 10.30 bp metro tomorrow,more the merrier:niceone:

[ynot slow]

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

The Naki one is 1 Dec from NP about 10.30 ish if interested,in Hawera for bbq about noon,then round the coast back to the city for prizes.

[HornetBoy]

o ok might look into that ,thanks mate

[banditrider]

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

Yep, there's always one here. Starts in Fielding before hitting the back roads to Palmy. Not sure of the date. The Wanganui one is usually worth doing to unless the weather does this: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/11/hard-ride-4-bit-damp.html

Also, a few from around here are talking about going down to do the Wellington one - there's a thread around somewhere about it.

[HornetBoy]

o ok well if anyone from manawatu is planning to go down to welly or whatever give me a yell and ill tag along

[yod]

few of us heading over that way 10.30 bp metro tomorrow,more the merrier:niceone:

sounds like a plan - which way you going? over the track then alfredton/route 52 way?

[Meanie]

Damn you.. Why do people organise cool rides when I am working.. This must be the 3rd weekdn this has happend... aarrggghhh

I hope the RF gets real dirty and you have to clean it AGAIN!!!

On another note, got the monster back together this evening. Raised the rear end about 20mm while I was at it... I tell you what, the bike rides completely differnet now... The rear end feels a little firmer but the suspension feels like it should. Re-adjusted the rebound to what Robert Taylor suggested.. Damn he knows his stuff.. The bike turns in real quick now and I don't get ther rear dancing around when leant over... Feels better already..

Nothing like a tight rear end eh :Oops:

[86GSXR]

Just got back from Wellie. Really nice ride, took the Gixxer to match the Honda (80's) and apart from being nearly wiped out by a Landcruiser on the Aka's all was good. The Honda hit the 10000 mile mark and pics taken (naturally). Beautiful day down south, no wind, clear skies, and good vibes. God Wellies crowded these days tho. Did the Piecoc and Haywards down and Aka's back. Got back to Palmie and didn't even notice a cop behind me, lights going, beeping his horn, on the way to a job. I was doing 65 and when I finally heard and saw him (bad Gixxer mirrors and earplugs) and pulled over he sped right on past. Wonder what was going on?

Ride tomorrow sounds very tempting, will see how I am in the morning. Knackered now :wacko: :yes:

[Meanie]

Just got back from Wellie. Really nice ride, took the Gixxer to match the Honda (80's) and apart from being nearly wiped out by a Landcruiser on the Aka's all was good. The Honda hit the 10000 mile mark and pics taken (naturally). Beautiful day down south, no wind, clear skies, and good vibes. God Wellies crowded these days tho. Did the Piecoc and Haywards down and Aka's back. Got back to Palmie and didn't even notice a cop behind me, lights going, beeping his horn, on the way to a job. I was doing 65 and when I finally heard and saw him (bad Gixxer mirrors and earplugs) and pulled over he sped right on past. Wonder what was going on?

Ride tomorrow sounds very tempting, will see how I am in the morning. Knackered now :wacko: :yes:

Crap yourself did ya :sweatdrop I always do when i see them red and blue lights

[NZsarge]

not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

I had the thought today of going through to Te Awanga/Napier via the back off Te Mata peak but I see the ride to CP is garnering some interest so i'll make up my mind in the morning.

[NZsarge]

come along tomorrow, then get a new one this week....see? easy.


Yeah CP's less than half the distance of the FH, knock that last of the tyre of going to CP and put a new one on for FH:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Yeah CP's less than half the distance of the FH, knock that last of the tyre of going to CP and put a new one on for FH:2thumbsup

Careful sarge your starting to make sense

[86GSXR]

Crap yourself did ya :sweatdrop I always do when i see them red and blue lights

Funnily enough I was more annoyed about the fact that my left rear indicator had a loose wire and had stopped working. Mind you, the old hand signals are just as good. Also, he had such a pace on I knew he had bigger fish to fry. Mind you, just for a moment.......... :scooter:


I had the thought today of going through to Te Awanga/Napier via the back off Te Mata peak but I see the ride to CP is garnering some interest so i'll make up my mind in the morning.

Me too. My lawns are just shocking at the moment. I'd hate for Lee to drive past, I'd be in big trouble lol.

[Meanie]

Funnily enough I was more annoyed about the fact that my left rear indicator had a loose wire and had stopped working. Mind you, the old hand signals are just as good. Also, he had such a pace on I knew he had bigger fish to fry. Mind you, just for a moment.......... :scooter:



Me too. My lawns are just shocking at the moment. I'd hate for Lee to drive past, I'd be in big trouble lol.

Lee the lawn policeman :2guns:

[NZsarge]

Careful sarge your starting to make sense

At least once in a man's life he has to make sense...



Might leave Back of Te Mata peak and Middle road till next weekend, i'll do that while you geezers are muckin' about out west.
Now, everything organized,lets see:
Riding kit=check
Bike clean=no but:whocares:
alarm set=check
alarm turned on=......CHECK
Will talk about meeting place soon, probably BP in Pahiatua for me.......?
Time?

[NZsarge]

Woo Hoo the alarm went off!
It's a blinder af a day over this way

[blacksheep]

sounds like a plan - which way you going? over the track then alfredton/route 52 way?

not sure of route as yet,i would like to go over makuri gorge to pongaroa then left to porangahau for lunch then loop back via weber to palmie?

[manwithav8]

They are in need of some love... Today is the day... Boxing and pouring concrete all day then home to my lawns for a mow and all edgings cleaned up..

You all have a good ride, great day for it.. I am jealous.

[NZsarge]

They are in need of some love... Today is the day... Boxing and pouring concrete all day then home to my lawns for a mow and all edgings cleaned up..

You all have a good ride, great day for it.. I am jealous.

Bugger mate, dont worry too much there is plenty of this to come, ah summer:love:

[Bonez]

They are in need of some love... Today is the day... Boxing and pouring concrete all day then home to my lawns for a mow and all edgings cleaned up..

You all have a good ride, great day for it.. I am jealous.When you're finished can you come and trim my lawn edging.:rolleyes:

[Bonez]

I rekon it mite be easy to fix actualy don't think anything bent at all. juist think handel bars twisted.anyone got a socket to fit lol? my 12" cresent don't fit but was getting used (throwen) anyway lol.If anyone could help today or after 430 tomorow that'd be great will meet up straight after work.grouse thanks guys.feeling all good today too.didn't get much pain from the old fullas lol just a bit of hypocondira last night me thinks.:wacko:
PM sent.............

[NZsarge]

Wheres Yod and Meanie?

[86GSXR]

Highly tempted to meet up at BP metro 1030. Lawns can wait!

P.S. Sarah says there's a lawn programme on the radio right now lol

[NZsarge]

Highly tempted to meet up at BP metro 1030. Lawns can wait!

P.S. Sarah says there's a lawn programme on the radio right now lol

Lawns are what daylight savings is for, specifically for motorcyclists who what to get a ride in first...

[NZsarge]

Righto then, i'll be at BP metro (Fitzherbert Ave) at 10:30 then, if plans change could you text me please Yod, cheers, cant stand this waiting, got ants in me pant and I need to get on the road.

[yod]

Righto then, i'll be at BP metro (Fitzherbert Ave) at 10:30 then, if plans change could you text me please Yod, cheers, cant stand this waiting, got ants in me pant and I need to get on the road.

BP metro is the one on the corner of ferguson and princess I think....

see ya there

come on 86 and Meanie, weather is too good to not be riding

[blacksheep]

on ya mate:Punk:!

[blacksheep]

we are not really latte people,so it will be food and petrol stops mostly!

[ynot slow]

Highly tempted to meet up at BP metro 1030. Lawns can wait!

P.S. Sarah says there's a lawn programme on the radio right now lol

Couple of words for ya,led helmet lights,can mow lawns at 10.30 at night might piss neighbours off but means ya don't lose daylight for riding.

[Meanie]

At least once in a man's life he has to make sense...



Might leave Back of Te Mata peak and Middle road till next weekend, i'll do that while you geezers are muckin' about out west.
Now, everything organized,lets see:
Riding kit=check
Bike clean=no but:whocares:
alarm set=check
alarm turned on=......CHECK
Will talk about meeting place soon, probably BP in Pahiatua for me.......?
Time?

My turn to sleep in today
Got up a little late........ bugger
Id offer to mow all of your lawns while you are out playing but i cant be shagged so ill just do me own today. Got a big weak the weak after next anyway Doing the Forgotten highway on Saturday then me and mrs are off to Auckland on Wednesday then Tauraunga on Friday home on Saturday
ride safe all

[banditrider]

My turn to sleep in today
Got up a little late........ bugger
Id offer to mow all of your lawns while you are out playing but i cant be shagged so ill just do me own today. Got a big weak the weak after next anyway Doing the Forgotten highway on Saturday then me and mrs are off to Auckland on Wednesday then Tauraunga on Friday home on Saturday
ride safe all

The 25th is the Sunday dude - if you go on Saturday you really will be early for the ride. May not have much company either...

[banditrider]

Bugger the lawns, it's too nice out there. I'm off to Napier, be quick if you want to join in - leaving in 5 mins...

[ynot slow]

Martinborough winery with Joe Cocker,27 Jan,looks impressive gates open 4.30,first up Hammond Gamble,then Midge Marsden,then 8.30 Joe Cocker.

Goto www.adayonthegreen.co.nz.for info.

Tickets from $90 GA.to $158 RES A.

[HornetBoy]

Im off tomorrow and cant wait for the forgottern highway :angry: anyone planning on a ride tomorrow ?

[blacksheep]

good one today guys/gals nice to meet up with you all again,good to meet nzsarge (although i think we may have met on another kb ride)will catch up on another one shortly,hopefully.

[NZsarge]

good one today guys/gals nice to meet up with you all again,good to meet nzsarge (although i think we may have met on another kb ride)will catch up on another one shortly,hopefully.

Yeah likewise mate, did you get to the puter shop in time?

[NZsarge]

Great ride today Ladies and Gentlemen.:niceone:

[blacksheep]

yep,back in palmie by 3.30,spent up by 5.00

[NZsarge]

yep,back in palmie by 3.30,spent up by 5.00

Good stuff, bring that Big Yamaha on a ride soon.

[yod]

yeah good to meet you guys, what a cracking day for a ride

[blacksheep]

:drool::scooter::sunny::woohoo::ride::niceone:
Good stuff, bring that Big Yamaha on a ride soon.

[blacksheep]

yeah good to meet you guys, what a cracking day for a ride

did you have a good paddle:cold::yes:

[NZsarge]

did you have a good paddle:cold::yes:

You would'nt find me out there, too many....Sharks!

[yod]

did you have a good paddle:cold::yes:

the girls did - the boys stayed on dry land and discussed 2-wheeled motor vehicles and such like

[86GSXR]

Great day out guys and girls :yes: Great to get to the sea - good weather, bikes and company, what more can one ask for? Love the first pic Jonno :shake: :oi-grr: :laugh:

[yod]

Great day out guys and girls :yes: Great to get to the sea - good weather, bikes and company, what more can one ask for? Love the first pic Jonno :shake: :oi-grr: :laugh:

:laugh:

i only noticed it now.....

nice form there mate

[chanceyy]

:laugh:

i only noticed it now.....

nice form there mate

well you could blow it up & crop it then add it to the arse thread :whistle::clap::Oops:

[Mrs Cowboyz]

well you could blow it up & crop it then add it to the arse thread :whistle::clap::Oops:

Not sure if I want to know what the arse thread is.... Hi all been a while since I have been on....Actually the 1st of Nov was the last time....shocking! Just got back from an awesome weekend away with Mr Cowboyz details are here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61292)

[cowboyz]

got organised and put a link to my pics album in my sig. Also uploaded all 105 photos from the weekend.

[oscarnz]

Martinborough winery with Joe Cocker,27 Jan,looks impressive gates open 4.30,first up Hammond Gamble,then Midge Marsden,then 8.30 Joe Cocker.

Goto www.adayonthegreen.co.nz.for info.

Tickets from $90 GA.to $158 RES A.

This looks like it will be a great day, definately marked in my diary.

[86GSXR]

Not sure if I want to know what the arse thread is.... Hi all been a while since I have been on....Actually the 1st of Nov was the last time....shocking! Just got back from an awesome weekend away with Mr Cowboyz details are here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61292)


got organised and put a link to my pics album in my sig. Also uploaded all 105 photos from the weekend.

Sounds like you had a really good time guys :yes: The Kawhia roads sound like they definitely NEED doing soon. Went past the turnoff on the Gixxer's on the way back from AK and they seemed to be calling somehow :calm: :yes:


This looks like it will be a great day, definately marked in my diary.

Been meaning to check this out. Great suggestion!

Had a wee look at Supertramp's handlebar issue tonight. Had to take the R6 for a 'diagnostic test' lol. What a fab bike, really quick and tight. Comfy as and super slick :yes: Bar's should straighten out quite easily, but we'll need to spend a bit of time in daylight getting access to the bolts. Very compactly put together. Really good build quality. Hmmm, wonder what the R1's like......? :cool:

[Supertramp]

Had a wee look at Supertramp's handlebar issue tonight. Had to take the R6 for a 'diagnostic test' lol. What a fab bike, really quick and tight. Comfy as and super slick :yes: Bar's should straighten out quite easily, but we'll need to spend a bit of time in daylight getting access to the bolts. Very compactly put together. Really good build quality. Hmmm, wonder what the R1's like......? :cool:

Yes, now I must find a reason to take the daytona mwahahahaha:devil2: Thanks for the help to 86 and Bones hopefully be OK for friday?gutted I couldn't make it last friday.tryna go for a ride wednesday if anyone wants to call in to work sick? Don't mind where I just wanna stretch the legs a little:banana:

[NZsarge]

. Hmmm, wonder what the R1's like......? :cool:

There's only one way to find out eh?

[manwithav8]

I like pies........:drool::drool::moon:

[Supertramp]

I like pies........:drool::drool::moon:

we all like pies!!!!!!!!!

[manwithav8]

we all like pies!!!!!!!!!

I had a few this morning hahahah.. Hows the yammy?

[Storm]

MMMmmm cakes and pies. :D:D

[manwithav8]

MMMmmm cakes and pies. :D:D

not so much cakes, to sweet for me.. Just pies will do hahah

[GSVR]

I might go for a ride today and get some pies for lunch. Very hard to find a place that sells good curry pies or curry pies at all. Same goes for those Mrs Macs Chilli pies havent seen any for a while now. Proabably just have to settle for Steak and Cheese.

[yod]

the current pie of the week at the golden tulip is sweet and sour pork....bloody nice

and they quite often do a thai flavour or a curry - worth keeping an eye out

(you can tell I have my finger on the pulse aye....)

[GSVR]

the current pie of the week at the golden tulip is sweet and sour pork....bloody nice

and they quite often do a thai flavour or a curry - worth keeping an eye out

(you can tell I have my finger on the pulse aye....)

61 Broadway Ave. I think my bike can make it.

[manwithav8]

the current pie of the week at the golden tulip is sweet and sour pork....bloody nice

and they quite often do a thai flavour or a curry - worth keeping an eye out

(you can tell I have my finger on the pulse aye....)

By the looks of your rear end, I think the RF has had a few too many pies... Mind you, it has nothing on the Concours though.. hahah

[Supertramp]

beaute ride tonight guys.must catch you all up on a couple of things tho.my bike wasn't that seriously damaged as you all could tell.and my pillion is just a friend (workmate) nothing more as you all are incinuateing.damn i needa go back to school and learn to spell.

[yod]

By the looks of your rear end, I think the RF has had a few too many pies... Mind you, it has nothing on the Concours though.. hahah

hey!! :oi-grr:

does my arse look big in this fairing? ...said the suzuki to the ducati...:laugh:

[manwithav8]

hey!! :oi-grr:

does my arse look big in this fairing? ...said the suzuki to the ducati...:laugh:

Why yes, yes it does....I can imagine it only getting bigger too with some wekend trips away lol

[illusivemenace]

heya was thinking of going for a ride this arvo unfortunately i cant make the forgotten highway ride tomorrow might go up the paraparas or somthink maybe hunterville via turikina valley if any ones keen be leaving 3-4ish me think i am in wanganui but could meet up somewhere

[cowboyz]

It was a good day for a ride. The weather was mint and pace was good although I couldnt see anything from my postion on the bike. Sometimes I don't feel like the cowboyz include me enough but they did take a photo of the 3 of us together but by the time the camera clicked the cowboyz duo were gone leaving their helmets (pic 1)

After a long ride up to Kawhia and being sat on the whole way I thought it only fair that Mrs Cowboyz and I swapped postions (pic 2) but we couldnt find a helmet that fitted properly. (pic 3).

So I grabbed a smoke (pic 4) and a beer (pic 5) and then considered jumping off the dam to return to the watery depths of home (pic 6) but noticed the keys and took the 9 for a spin while Mr and Mrs Cowboyz werent watching to cheer myself up (pic 7). Just dont tell them.

Cheers

Spongebob.

[cowboyz]

pic 7 here

[chanceyy]

:laugh: good one mr & mrs cowboyz

[86GSXR]

As if he's not such a good bugger already, Sarah and I would like to say a big thank you to Cowboyz for his work today on Sarah's Honda :yes: The clutch has been slipping for awhile so it was into the golf course workshop for a maintenance session. Extremely interesting it was too and the clutch is now not so :buggerd: and will hold up for a few more miles yet! Bonus was I managed to sample the ZX9 while the Daytona said hello to Cowboyz. Good to see a few more of the crew too :yes: Thanks Lance :2thumbsup

Hit the saddle later on and clocked up 10000 miles on the track on the way back :rockon:

[Meanie]

As if he's not such a good bugger already, Sarah and I would like to say a big thank you to Cowboyz for his work today on Sarah's Honda :yes: The clutch has been slipping for awhile so it was into the golf course workshop for a maintenance session. Extremely interesting it was too and the clutch is now not so :buggerd: and will hold up for a few more miles yet! Bonus was I managed to sample the ZX9 while the Daytona said hello to Cowboyz. Good to see a few more of the crew too :yes: Thanks Lance :2thumbsup

Hit the saddle later on and clocked up 10000 miles on the track on the way back :rockon:

OMG cowboyz playing mechanic.......... Ill hook up the motor bike trailer to mrs meanies van ready to come get Sarah shall I :bleh:

[86GSXR]

OMG cowboyz playing mechanic.......... Ill hook up the motor bike trailer to mrs meanies van ready to come get Sarah shall I :bleh:

.........:gob:

[cowboyz]

I managed to sample the ZX9 while the Daytona said hello to Cowboyz.
more liked introduced itself politely. Such a clean cut, polite bike and every time you look at the speedo your are doing 40k faster than you thought you were doing. Very British. Even felt like a latte by the time we got to Ashhurst!

Hit the saddle later on and clocked up 10000 miles on the track on the way back :rockon:
On ya for the 10,000 mark. Nicely done. And good company and chat made it easier to work on the Honda. I even got to hit it twice with a large hammer with Sarah watching on the pretence that I couldnt move something. :jerry:

[cowboyz]

OMG cowboyz playing mechanic.......... Ill hook up the motor bike trailer to mrs meanies van ready to come get Sarah shall I :bleh:

no need. you are coming so if it does break down (which even though I fixed it, it is still a honda so still possible) we can throw it on the back of the concours14.

[chanceyy]

woo farken hooooo :banana: :banana:

rang mechanic this aft for the weekly update & he said the magic words .. she is ready .. just about fell off my seat :eek:

:rockon: 5pm .. sent a few texts .. 86 working late but Rottieguy was keen for a ride .. so race home after work get kitted up with the new leather pants & great nite for trying out the tinted visor, thanks to colin for the ride down to pick her up .. (seen her parked up waiting for me as I drove home) & ride plan was hatched .. up to ashhurst out to colyton and back across to palmy for a hot choccy

well damn it the smile would not leave on the ride .. took a few ks to get in the groove .. its been tooooo damn long without her

awesome nite for a ride .. leather pants comfy & fit great, tinted visor did the business .. was a bit worried coming around a shaded corner into full sunlight & possibility of sunstrike .. but no worries ..

great drink/ food at cafe cuba as per normal

ahhhhhhhhhhhh nuffing like feeling the stresses of the last few weeks disappear

now sat off to uncle B's seat unveiling, and toy run on sunday .. so a few ks to do in the next week or so ready for the coast to coast ride on the 8th

:banana::banana::banana:

[oscarnz]

woo farken hooooo :banana: :banana:

rang mechanic this aft for the weekly update & he said the magic words .. she is ready .. just about fell off my seat :eek:

:rockon: 5pm .. sent a few texts .. 86 working late but Rottieguy was keen for a ride .. so race home after work get kitted up with the new leather pants & great nite for trying out the tinted visor, thanks to colin for the ride down to pick her up .. (seen her parked up waiting for me as I drove home) & ride plan was hatched .. up to ashhurst out to colyton and back across to palmy for a hot choccy

well damn it the smile would not leave on the ride .. took a few ks to get in the groove .. its been tooooo damn long without her

awesome nite for a ride .. leather pants comfy & fit great, tinted visor did the business .. was a bit worried coming around a shaded corner into full sunlight & possibility of sunstrike .. but no worries ..

great drink/ food at cafe cuba as per normal

ahhhhhhhhhhhh nuffing like feeling the stresses of the last few weeks disappear

now sat off to uncle B's seat unveiling, and toy run on sunday .. so a few ks to do in the next week or so ready for the coast to coast ride on the 8th

:banana::banana::banana:

:clap:Yay I am so pleased for you. Now hope you sent the motorbike gods to my guys, maybe I will have mine sooner than expected as well.

You sound so much happier Sandra, good to see.

[chanceyy]

:clap:Yay I am so pleased for you. Now hope you sent the motorbike gods to my guys, maybe I will have mine sooner than expected as well.

You sound so much happier Sandra, good to see.

cheers carmen .. yes I have been incredibly frustrated over it (not to mention pissed off) so it was a total relief to get her back & man does she look clean now :lol:

let me know as soon as you get your bike carmen so we can go out for that quiet wee pootle :niceone:

[oscarnz]

cheers carmen .. yes I have been incredibly frustrated over it (not to mention pissed off) so it was a total relief to get her back & man does she look clean now :lol:

let me know as soon as you get your bike carmen so we can go out for that quiet wee pootle :niceone:


yeah understand what you mean, am getting that way now. Dropped a few hints as we were driving back from Napier yesterday, everytime a bike went past.....hehe

Sure will let you know. As cant wait to get out there

[ynot slow]

All good things come to those who wait,yeah right.

Can remember getting my front master cylinder replaced,thought bike be ready in 2 days,(dropped off mon and back tues),tues and wrong size piston,search for correct one to be sent and couple days later still none here,finally was done the next tues,only a week later but felt ages.Lucky otherwise needed part from japan.

[ynot slow]

Hope you don't put a hex on the great weather now,want it fine for toy run on saturday in the naki.

[86GSXR]

woo farken hooooo :banana: :banana:

rang mechanic this aft for the weekly update & he said the magic words .. she is ready .. just about fell off my seat :eek:

:rockon: 5pm .. sent a few texts .. 86 working late but Rottieguy was keen for a ride .. so race home after work get kitted up with the new leather pants & great nite for trying out the tinted visor, thanks to colin for the ride down to pick her up .. (seen her parked up waiting for me as I drove home) & ride plan was hatched .. up to ashhurst out to colyton and back across to palmy for a hot choccy

well damn it the smile would not leave on the ride .. took a few ks to get in the groove .. its been tooooo damn long without her

awesome nite for a ride .. leather pants comfy & fit great, tinted visor did the business .. was a bit worried coming around a shaded corner into full sunlight & possibility of sunstrike .. but no worries ..

great drink/ food at cafe cuba as per normal

ahhhhhhhhhhhh nuffing like feeling the stresses of the last few weeks disappear

now sat off to uncle B's seat unveiling, and toy run on sunday .. so a few ks to do in the next week or so ready for the coast to coast ride on the 8th

:banana::banana::banana:

Thank GOD for that Lol. Sorry I couldn't make it tonight, working till 9 all this week - dammit. Next week finish 2 pm tho :rockon:

[chanceyy]

Thank GOD for that Lol. Sorry I couldn't make it tonight, working till 9 all this week - dammit. Next week finish 2 pm tho :rockon:

yeah thank freaken gawd all right .. No prob work is work .. hmm 4 pm finishes for me next week .. so a ride or two might be a goer then ?? definately need to get back in the groove & amazing how much you lose having that time off (still working on that memory muscle thing)

[Storm]

Sorry I couldn't make it tonight, working till 9 all this week - dammit. Next week finish 2 pm tho :rockon:

Holy snapping crappers- you have actually worked instead of riding? AND posted it here. Excuse me whilst I regain a grip as the earthquake was a big one :bleh:

[NZsarge]

Good stuff Chanceyy, guess we'll be seeing you on the next fine friday night ride eh?

[chanceyy]

Good stuff Chanceyy, guess we'll be seeing you on the next fine friday night ride eh?

probably .. depends on shifts & wot time the rides leave .. as will only make 2 weeks outta 4 rides ...

are you coming down for the toy ride on sunday ? thought those from palmy area we can cruise down & pick up riders on the way

[NZsarge]

probably .. depends on shifts & wot time the rides leave .. as will only make 2 weeks outta 4 rides ...

are you coming down for the toy ride on sunday ? thought those from palmy area we can cruise down & pick up riders on the way

Hmm, I may be wrong (often am) but does'nt that clash with the coast to coast?
I'll have to have a look see, theres a thread on the coast to coast round here somewhere.

[86GSXR]

yeah thank freaken gawd all right .. No prob work is work .. hmm 4 pm finishes for me next week .. so a ride or two might be a goer then ?? definately need to get back in the groove & amazing how much you lose having that time off (still working on that memory muscle thing)

Next week a definite! Hopefully I'll be able to weasel out of working this Fri nite too :yes:


Holy snapping crappers- you have actually worked instead of riding? AND posted it here. Excuse me whilst I regain a grip as the earthquake was a big one :bleh:

Work. The curse of the riding man! I barely had time for a latte and ride before starting yesterday, and probably the same today (mutter mutter) :weep: Do you feel sorry for me :laugh:

[manwithav8]

How about feeling sorry for me?? I had to ride all the way to Wanganui this morning for work.. Such a hard life...

Not realy hahaha

Get to work, raise flags, sit for 1/2 hour with coffee, plan indicator bracket fix.....

My day is going to get busy though, bloody diesel bug has taken over one of my trucks.... I have to find somewhere to put 160 litres of contaminated fuel.....

Somewhere along the way I will have to clean the bike to for the ride home...

Sheesh, and you want sympathy lol hahahha

[Monamie]

Sooo cool you are back in the saddle!! (the non-4legged one that is!)
I have been out quite a bit and can't wait for the next cruisy ride-maybe if you are tootling with Oscarnz (when she is saddled) I could meet you guys?

Where are we PN people meeting for the toy run?:headbang:

Mo

[86GSXR]

How about feeling sorry for me?? I had to ride all the way to Wanganui this morning for work.. Such a hard life...

Not realy hahaha

Get to work, raise flags, sit for 1/2 hour with coffee, plan indicator bracket fix.....

My day is going to get busy though, bloody diesel bug has taken over one of my trucks.... I have to find somewhere to put 160 litres of contaminated fuel.....

Somewhere along the way I will have to clean the bike to for the ride home...

Sheesh, and you want sympathy lol hahahha

Man, that's rough eh :weep: And here I was feeling all down and hard done by. If there's anything I can do? You've really helped, thanks :p

I think I may have to go for a latte to get over your pain :cool:

[NZsarge]

Sooo cool you are back in the saddle!! (the non-4legged one that is!)
I have been out quite a bit and can't wait for the next cruisy ride-maybe if you are tootling with Oscarnz (when she is saddled) I could meet you guys?

Where are we PN people meeting for the toy run?:headbang:

Mo

That would be a cool idea for the manawatu girls to go for a ride:niceone:
but dont forget you are welcome to come for rides with the rest of us:yes:
I think over the xmas hols there should be a couple of cruisey rides more suited to the newer riders...
take advantage of the sun and wot not.

[Monamie]

That would be a cool idea for the manawatu girls to go for a ride:niceone:
but dont forget you are welcome to come for rides with the rest of us:yes:
I think over the xmas hols there should be a couple of cruisey rides more suited to the newer riders...
take advantage of the sun and wot not.


Cool Sarge...I will watch the site and see what unravells.....:eek:
I really enjoyed the last one...meeting everyone and getting heaps of tips....the Toy run should be good too.
Mo

[NZsarge]

Cool Sarge...I will watch the site and see what unravells.....:eek:
I really enjoyed the last one...meeting everyone and getting heaps of tips....the Toy run should be good too.
Mo

You got any ideas?

I think the lot of you Manawatu crowd should come over this way and we'll all head to Te Awanga (or some such place, just a thought as there is a really nice cafe out there) for lunch.
Great ride through the back of Te Mata peak:yes:, back through middle road to Patangata pub for refreshments and cruise the back roads home.
Biggish ride that mind:scratch:.

[manwithav8]

Man, that's rough eh :weep: And here I was feeling all down and hard done by. If there's anything I can do? You've really helped, thanks :p

I think I may have to go for a latte to get over your pain :cool:

hahahahaha I have already had a few coffees to get over it hahah

No pain here mate, just about to start the big clean after showering in 100 litres of diesel.. I managed to catch the other 60 litres hhahahaha...

Great weather all week and your working late, bummer mate...

[chanceyy]

Sooo cool you are back in the saddle!! (the non-4legged one that is!)
I have been out quite a bit and can't wait for the next cruisy ride-maybe if you are tootling with Oscarnz (when she is saddled) I could meet you guys?

Where are we PN people meeting for the toy run?:headbang:

Mo

excellent that will be a plan for sure .. will pm you tonite, did think of you as we rode out last nite, will need to swap cellie numbers ..

not sure how many palmy guys are heading for the toy run .. but will be leaving from shannon about 9ish - I can always ride to Linton to met you Mo about 8.30ish .. will firm up plans more towards the weekend .. may start a thread tonite to see who is going


You got any ideas?

I think the lot of you Manawatu crowd should come over this way and we'll all head to Te Awanga (or some such place, just a thought as there is a really nice cafe out there) for lunch.
Great ride through the back of Te Mata peak:yes:, back through middle road to Patangata pub for refreshments and cruise the back roads home.
Biggish ride that mind:scratch:.

sounds like a plan Sarge ... will ya bum handle it though :lol: .. sorry the sheepskin does not help .. I sure find it fantastic ..

[chanceyy]

Hmm, I may be wrong (often am) but does'nt that clash with the coast to coast?
I'll have to have a look see, theres a thread on the coast to coast round here somewhere.

toy ride on the 2nd .. coast to coast on the 8th .. so nope dunna clash :banana:

[NZsarge]

excellent that will be a plan for sure .. will pm you tonite, did think of you as we rode out last nite, will need to swap cellie numbers ..

not sure how many palmy guys are heading for the toy run .. but will be leaving from shannon about 9ish - I can always ride to Linton to met you Mo about 8.30ish .. will firm up plans more towards the weekend .. may start a thread tonite to see who is going



sounds like a plan Sarge ... will ya bum handle it though :lol: .. sorry the sheepskin does not help .. I sure find it fantastic ..

Plenty of ciggie breaks will keep things just fine, none of this 200+ kilometres in one go rubbish:whistle::bleh: Just a nice day out, no pressure is the way to go I reckon.

[Monamie]

You got any ideas?

I think the lot of you Manawatu crowd should come over this way and we'll all head to Te Awanga (or some such place, just a thought as there is a really nice cafe out there) for lunch.
Great ride through the back of Te Mata peak:yes:, back through middle road to Patangata pub for refreshments and cruise the back roads home.
Biggish ride that mind:scratch:.

Sounds like a plan alright....me having now done a whole 1600Kms in total riding...(even had first service on me wee bike)...I am sure I will be up to it:woohoo:

[Monamie]

excellent that will be a plan for sure .. will pm you tonite, did think of you as we rode out last nite, will need to swap cellie numbers ..

not sure how many palmy guys are heading for the toy run .. but will be leaving from shannon about 9ish - I can always ride to Linton to met you Mo about 8.30ish .. will firm up plans more towards the weekend .. may start a thread tonite to see who is going ..

Yea Ha....The nights ..(and days) have been fantastic eh!! Managed to do a nice ride to Wanganui and buy a leather jacket from a neat bike shop over there. Lovely day it was. I have been riding with an awesome CD'er lady who loves cafes as much as me:yes:
Look forward to hearing from you babe!

[NZsarge]

I think the lot of you Manawatu crowd should come over this way and we'll all head to Te Awanga (or some such place, just a thought as there is a really nice cafe out there) for lunch.
Great ride through the back of Te Mata peak:yes:, back through middle road to Patangata pub for refreshments and cruise the back roads home.
Biggish ride that mind:scratch:.

Right, looking for a suggestion/s for a date to have this ride?
Should it be in mid to late december or early January or just the next fine saturday or sunday. Just thinking some people who might want to do this ride might need to plan for it so should it be posted in the calendar?

Please if anyone has any ideas/thoughts speak up, would like as many people to join in as possible.

[Monamie]

Right, looking for a suggestion/s for a date to have this ride?
Should it be in mid to late december or early January or just the next fine saturday or sunday. Just thinking some people who might want to do this ride might need to plan for it so should it be posted in the calendar?

Please if anyone has any ideas/thoughts speak up, would like as many people to join in as possible.
I think Jan might be a plan ....Stan...ummm I mean Sarge!
I think everyone will be running out of weekends with that bloody man in the red suit coming...soooo not prepared this year! Thats just my opinion though...if it is in Dec i will do my best to get there too :chase:.

[chanceyy]

Plenty of ciggie breaks will keep things just fine, none of this 200+ kilometres in one go rubbish:whistle::bleh: Just a nice day out, no pressure is the way to go I reckon.

sounds like a plan


Sounds like a plan alright....me having now done a whole 1600Kms in total riding...(even had first service on me wee bike)...I am sure I will be up to it:woohoo:

woo hoo chicky ... well after seeing how well you handled castlepoint I have no doubts you can handle anything .. :rockon:


Right, looking for a suggestion/s for a date to have this ride?
Should it be in mid to late december or early January or just the next fine saturday or sunday. Just thinking some people who might want to do this ride might need to plan for it so should it be posted in the calendar?

Please if anyone has any ideas/thoughts speak up, would like as many people to join in as possible.

hmm just a thought a lot of ppl have a few weeks off over xmas new yr period .. cemetery circuit on boxing day .. so how about a ride say 28 or 29th dec .. or 3rd -5 jan or there abouts .. that gets xmas outta the way and celebrations at new yr .. I will be on the bike as much as possible after getting back from up north ..

not sure if the cafe will be open .. but we can always take our own lunches

[HornetBoy]

sounds like a plan



woo hoo chicky ... well after seeing how well you handled castlepoint I have no doubts you can handle anything .. :rockon:



hmm just a thought a lot of ppl have a few weeks off over xmas new yr period .. cemetery circuit on boxing day .. so how about a ride say 28 or 29th dec .. or 3rd -5 jan or there abouts .. that gets xmas outta the way and celebrations at new yr .. I will be on the bike as much as possible after getting back from up north ..

not sure if the cafe will be open .. but we can always take our own lunches

28th/29th would be good dates i reckon ,id be right to go then :2thumbsup

[HornetBoy]

Is anyone else here headign up/down to the np toy run ?

[oscarnz]

Sooo cool you are back in the saddle!! (the non-4legged one that is!)
I have been out quite a bit and can't wait for the next cruisy ride-maybe if you are tootling with Oscarnz (when she is saddled) I could meet you guys?

Where are we PN people meeting for the toy run?:headbang:

Mo

For sure once I have my bike there will be no stopping me, I will welcome the company Mo.

[Monamie]

For sure once I have my bike there will be no stopping me, I will welcome the company Mo.


Sweet!! Look forward to meeting you!:niceone:

[ynot slow]

Is anyone else here headign up/down to the np toy run ?

Hell no they go toooo fast lol.

Will try to leave Hawera about 9.15 or so as might have a bit of traffic and cops on way to NP,especially from Stratford north.Still need a bed,no worries if you do,BUT we might have a birthday party to go to sat night,will be back early (8.30 or so)and can leave you at a good bar or two and catch up when we're back.

[banditrider]

Probably won't do the New Plymouth Toy run (did it one year though) or the Wellington one (did it last year). But does anyone know when both the Wanganui & Palmy ones are on? Must be soon surely.

Also, be prepared - there may be triplets on a ride soon.

[ynot slow]

Probably won't do the New Plymouth Toy run (did it one year though) or the Wellington one (did it last year). But does anyone know when both the Wanganui & Palmy ones are on? Must be soon surely.

Also, be prepared - there may be triplets on a ride soon.

Cheers got the heads up on sunday from kevin?at the servo prior to going to whanga,just as those other guys went past and a trike there too.

[cowboyz]

Probably won't do the New Plymouth Toy run (did it one year though) or the Wellington one (did it last year). But does anyone know when both the Wanganui & Palmy ones are on? Must be soon surely.

Also, be prepared - there may be triplets on a ride soon.

who is it? Saw a concours with D plates on it pulling into AFC this arvo when I was up town. hard to be inconspicuous on something that big.

[banditrider]

who is it? Saw a concours with D plates on it pulling into AFC this arvo when I was up town. hard to be inconspicuous on something that big.

Mate of mine - he's been twitching for a while.

[HornetBoy]

Hell no they go toooo fast lol.

Will try to leave Hawera about 9.15 or so as might have a bit of traffic and cops on way to NP,especially from Stratford north.Still need a bed,no worries if you do,BUT we might have a birthday party to go to sat night,will be back early (8.30 or so)and can leave you at a good bar or two and catch up when we're back.

sounds good,was thinking of doing a day trip possibly or waiting till the 8th and doing the coast to coast .

[sarahtvet]

good on ya girl, I had a real shock as I arrived at Cuba and saw you pulling away. I have been stressed being Hondaless for 2 days so can imagine how the lastg few weeks have felt. Sounds like you will be clocking up a few over the next few weeks though.

[sarahtvet]

woo farken hooooo :banana: :banana:

rang mechanic this aft for the weekly update & he said the magic words .. she is ready .. just about fell off my seat :eek:

ride plan was hatched .. up to ashhurst out to colyton and back across to palmy for a hot choccy


great drink/ food at cafe cuba as per normal


:banana::banana::banana:

Good on ya, couldn't quite believe my eyes when I arrived at Cuba and saw you leaving on Betsy:ride:
a nice surprise for you when you rang for sure :2thumbsup:

Sure you will enjoy clocking up some miles over the next few weeks and weather is mint for it:yes:

[blacksheep]

Probably won't do the New Plymouth Toy run (did it one year though) or the Wellington one (did it last year). But does anyone know when both the Wanganui & Palmy ones are on? Must be soon surely.

Also, be prepared - there may be triplets on a ride soon.

palmy one is on the 15 dec departing from fielding town square at 1.00pm,a short ride (1hr?) followed by donating of toys and a sausage sizzle at the awapuni tavern:cool:

[chanceyy]

Good on ya, couldn't quite believe my eyes when I arrived at Cuba and saw you leaving on Betsy:ride:
a nice surprise for you when you rang for sure :2thumbsup:

Sure you will enjoy clocking up some miles over the next few weeks and weather is mint for it:yes:

nods was a fab nite for a ride .. even managed to show rottiguy some of the back roads outta ashhurst he has never travelled before

be off to wellywood both days this weekend .. must start a thread :yes:

[banditrider]

palmy one is on the 15 dec departing from fielding town square at 1.00pm,a short ride (1hr?) followed by donating of toys and a sausage sizzle at the awapuni tavern:cool:

Cheers - I'll be there.

[ynot slow]

Also, be prepared - there may be triplets on a ride soon.

Bloody trick question there,thought you was referring to them trikes,not three beasts.Mind you up close and personal they are a nice looking bike,and enough luggage space for a three ring circus,come in handy when you take the wife on holiday,we all know how much shite they take for a weekend away.:spanking: :buggerd: :girlfight: :apint:

[chanceyy]

hey guys two events on this weekend in welly

Saturday .. unveiling Uncle B's seat & memorial ride (unveiling at duck pond then ride to martinborough may be on the cards )

sunday wellington toy ride ..

anymore palmy riders interested in going to either

currently I am going to both :banana:

for sunday toy ride (reg from 9am leaving 11am from mana) into welly

dogsnbikes, mo are going .. are there any more .. ???

[HornetBoy]

hey guys two events on this weekend in welly

Saturday .. unveiling Uncle B's seat & memorial ride (unveiling at duck pond then ride to martinborough may be on the cards )

sunday wellington toy ride ..

anymore palmy riders interested in going to either

currently I am going to both :banana:

for sunday toy ride (reg from 9am leaving 11am from mana) into welly

dogsnbikes, mo are going .. are there any more .. ???

Ill be keen to do the toy run .. dont know anything about the unveiling ride ... might be keen for that otherwise .are you going their and back each day or staying up their? what time were you planning to leave from palmy to get to wellington ?

[86GSXR]

hey guys two events on this weekend in welly

Saturday .. unveiling Uncle B's seat & memorial ride (unveiling at duck pond then ride to martinborough may be on the cards )

sunday wellington toy ride ..

anymore palmy riders interested in going to either

currently I am going to both :banana:

for sunday toy ride (reg from 9am leaving 11am from mana) into welly

dogsnbikes, mo are going .. are there any more .. ???

I'm keen on these. I joined KB just after the acccident so never knew Uncle B. I've heard so much about him since, it would be nice to be a part of this.

May even stay at Mum's Sat night and get along on Sun too :yes:

[chanceyy]

I might be keen to o to the toyrun .. dont know anything about the unveiling ride ... might be keen for that .are you going their and back each day or staying up their?

Uncle B was a well known wellington Kber great mentor & fantastic person who Died 1 yr ago on the 3rd due to accident on his bike .. the day prior we lost to other well known Kb identities who died on the coro loop -

Meeting in Lower hutt on sat at 10am for the unveiling of the seat & then a ride to one of his fav haunts ..

due to my work do on sat nite I will be travelling back each day Hopefully mid aft on sat .. sunday no pressure to get home

leaving sat from shannon b 8.15 am ..

sunday would like to leave shannon by about 8.30 .. chance to register & have a wander around all the bikes at the sandbar & say hi to the other kbers

[chanceyy]

I'm keen on these. I joined KB just after the acccident so never knew Uncle B. I've heard so much about him since, it would be nice to be a part of this.

May even stay at Mum's Sat night and get along on Sun too :yes:

nods .. chance to do the piecock hill again .. sat & sunday :lol:

[NZsarge]

Mate of mine - he's been twitching for a while.
Go on, push over the edge, you know you want to. Does'nt sound like it would take much. So that would be 3 grey ones? I've seen other coloured Concours in mags but not here in NZ yet.

nods .. chance to do the piecock hill again .. sat & sunday :lol:

Sheesh! busy busy eh..

[chanceyy]

Sheesh! busy busy eh..

need the practice :lol:

[banditrider]

Go on, push over the edge, you know you want to. Does'nt sound like it would take much. So that would be 3 grey ones? I've seen other coloured Concours in mags but not here in NZ yet.


He was looking into getting a black one in but it would be 7-8 weeks. Got impatient and is picking it up Saturday.

[HornetBoy]

Uncle B was a well known wellington Kber great mentor & fantastic person who Died 1 yr ago on the 3rd due to accident on his bike .. the day prior we lost to other well known Kb identities who died on the coro loop -

Meeting in Lower hutt on sat at 10am for the unveiling of the seat & then a ride to one of his fav haunts ..

due to my work do on sat nite I will be travelling back each day Hopefully mid aft on sat .. sunday no pressure to get home

leaving sat from shannon b 8.15 am ..

sunday would like to leave shannon by about 8.30 .. chance to register & have a wander around all the bikes at the sandbar & say hi to the other kbers

o ok sounds like a good cause to ride down their aye :clap: yea id be keen to go to the toy run especially as ive never done one before.leaving from shannon ? where is that ,in palmy north aye ?

[chanceyy]

o ok sounds like a good cause to ride down their aye :clap: yea id be keen to go to the toy run especially as ive never done one before.leaving from shannon ? where is that ,in palmy north aye ?

ok you got my directions on the toy ride thread .. yup you will need to be up early unless one of the palmy crew can spot you a bed on sat nite ..

[HornetBoy]

ok you got my directions on the toy ride thread .. yup you will need to be up early unless one of the palmy crew can spot you a bed on sat nite ..

na,no sweat only a 45minute ride to palmy so all good ,will leave at say 7am get to station at before 8 all going well.Who else is booked to come along from the manawatu area? in the way of toys ,are they looking for new toys or pre loved :hug:

[chanceyy]

na,no sweat only a 45minute ride to palmy so all good ,will leave at say 7am get to station at before 8 all going well.Who else is booked to come along from the manawatu area? in the way of toys ,are they looking for new toys or pre loved :hug:

sweet .. Monaime is a definate, still waiting on a few more confirmations for the palmy area.

new would be good .. do not have to worry bout wrapping that as the sallies will take care of it .. just a note saying wot age group its for & boy or girl if you do wrap it

[HornetBoy]

sweet .. Monaime is a definate, still waiting on a few more confirmations for the palmy area.

new would be good .. do not have to worry bout wrapping that as the sallies will take care of it .. just a note saying wot age group its for & boy or girl if you do wrap it

ok ,will try to get into the toy shop before then or ill just bring a couple of newish ones from home.Hope it is a good day ;)

[NZsarge]

Thought a ride to Te Awanga (Clifton cafe) for lunch sometime during the hols might be nice, nice easy scoot and everyone welcome.
So, what's peoples plans for the late december early january period?
See if we can't get a date to suit most people....:whistle:
I'm off from around the 19th of dec to the 8th of jan I think.:2thumbsup


Edit: There is also Cemetry circuit on boxing day too.

[chanceyy]

Thought a ride to Te Awanga (Clifton cafe) for lunch sometime during the hols might be nice, nice easy scoot and everyone welcome.
So, what's peoples plans for the late december early january period?
See if we can't get a date to suit most people....:whistle:
I'm off from around the 19th of dec to the 8th of jan I think.:2thumbsup


Edit: There is also Cemetry circuit on boxing day too.


I will be free after cemetery circuit .. back to work on the 8th as well

[HornetBoy]

Thought a ride to Te Awanga (Clifton cafe) for lunch sometime during the hols might be nice, nice easy scoot and everyone welcome.
So, what's peoples plans for the late december early january period?
See if we can't get a date to suit most people....:whistle:
I'm off from around the 19th of dec to the 8th of jan I think.:2thumbsup


Edit: There is also Cemetry circuit on boxing day too.

im lucky cemetary circuit right on my doorstep :clap:,might just turn up on my bike just for the fun of it.ride during the holidays sounds good id be ,as always keen to attend.:drool:

[HornetBoy]

anyone from the manawatu area going to new Plymouth for the toy run on the 1st ? is there any group ride from Palmerston arranged ?

[ynot slow]

im lucky cemetary circuit right on my doorstep :clap:,might just turn up on my bike just for the fun of it.ride during the holidays sounds good id be ,as always keen to attend.:drool:

Hope the day's fine,was thinking of staying at mum's place xmas evening,then races,then hitting Palmy for next day after jet sprints,BUUUT am working between xmas and new year.Still day and night in Wangavegas is a damn good idea,no traffic around 4 pm xmas day.:banana::chase:

[ali]

Edit: There is also Cemetry circuit on boxing day too.[/QUOTE]

There will be half a dozen of us Feilding folk going to Cemetary Circuit on Boxing Day (we are staying over due to our proposed Tui intake on the day )

If anyone else wants to join up, will advise departure time closer to the date.

[HornetBoy]

Edit: There is also Cemetry circuit on boxing day too.

There will be half a dozen of us Feilding folk going to Cemetary Circuit on Boxing Day (we are staying over due to our proposed Tui intake on the day )

If anyone else wants to join up, will advise departure time closer to the date.[/QUOTE]

yea should be good ,where ya guys planning on staying in wangavegas?

[ynot slow]

yea should be good ,where ya guys planning on staying in wangavegas?

Your back yard,and if drinking copious quantities of tui,your bog next day as well.:woohoo::doh:

[NZsarge]

Your back yard,and if drinking copious quantities of tui,your bog next day as well.:woohoo::doh:

He he....Yeah, make ya shit through the eye of a needle that stuff.:crazy:

[HornetBoy]

Your back yard,and if drinking copious quantities of tui,your bog next day as well.:woohoo::doh:

You supplying the drinks ?:beer: ..free!!! , might have to compete with me in useing the bog..
;)

[ali]

yea should be good ,where ya guys planning on staying in wangavegas?[/QUOTE]

At the Mid - Town ( I think ) Motel, we booked a few months ago when we assumed there would be another concert but apparently it was too much of a burden on Wanganui ratepayers.

It seems the council conveniently forgets the money 9000 plus bikers spend in your fair town (couldn't help but get a whinge in ).

So we will be reduced to pub-hopping.

P.S I am concerned at the slander directed towards Tui in certain comments I will advise the folks at the brewery in Mangatainoka tommorrow when I visit their fine establishment ( they may pay you all a visit in the night )

[HornetBoy]

At the Mid - Town ( I think ) Motel, we booked a few months ago when we assumed there would be another concert but apparently it was too much of a burden on Wanganui ratepayers.

It seems the council conveniently forgets the money 9000 plus bikers spend in your fair town (couldn't help but get a whinge in ).

So we will be reduced to pub-hopping.

P.S I am concerned at the slander directed towards Tui in certain comments I will advise the folks at the brewery in Mangatainoka tommorrow when I visit their fine establishment ( they may pay you all a visit in the night )

yea sounds about right mate,wanganui is a bit on the "cheap" side in terms of concerts etc;) hope to catch you guys there as id like to have a look at that blackbird you have :drool:

[ynot slow]

P.S I am concerned at the slander directed towards Tui in certain comments I will advise the folks at the brewery in Mangatainoka tommorrow when I visit their fine establishment ( they may pay you all a visit in the night )

Not this conoseuir of fine ales,I am a member of the tui amber card,try the special for $10 3 beers and keep the glass.:beer:

[HornetBoy]

Not this conoseuir of fine ales,I am a member of the tui amber card,try the special for $10 3 beers and keep the glass.:beer:

lol nice ,you have the card? :headbang:

[yod]

mr and mrs yod are staying in taupo tomorrow night, will be taking a reasonably standard route up there: vinegar hill, then main road all the way (might nip through Spooners Hill Rd at Taihape tho)

on Sunday the plan is to head across to Mangakino, then head towards Te Kuiti on Highway 30 but cut through the Kopaki Rd to Highway 4 and then head south to Taumarunui and carry on all the way down through the paraparas to Wanganui and then home (414km all up)

should be leaving here tomorrow around lunchtime but don't have a specific timetable; no real hurry to get to Taupo and it isn't a long ride.
planning on leaving Taupo around 11-12ish on Sunday (need a bit of a sleep in and a big brekkie)
any keen souls who wanna join us for either trip are welcome

[ynot slow]

mr and mrs yod are staying in taupo tomorrow night, will be taking a reasonably standard route up there: vinegar hill, then main road all the way (might nip through Spooners Hill Rd at Taihape tho)

on Sunday the plan is to head across to Mangakino, then head towards Te Kuiti on Highway 30 but cut through the Kopaki Rd to Highway 4 and then head south to Taumarunui and carry on all the way down through the paraparas to Wanganui and then home (414km all up)

should be leaving here tomorrow around lunchtime but don't have a specific timetable; no real hurry to get to Taupo and it isn't a long ride.
planning on leaving Taupo around 11-12ish on Sunday (need a bit of a sleep in and a big brekkie)
any keen souls who wanna join us for either trip are welcome

Enjoy the trip,used to go the same way from 8 mile junction to Kopaki onto SH30 to Tokoroa,nice off country route.

[NZsarge]

mr and mrs yod are staying in taupo tomorrow night, will be taking a reasonably standard route up there: vinegar hill, then main road all the way (might nip through Spooners Hill Rd at Taihape tho)

on Sunday the plan is to head across to Mangakino, then head towards Te Kuiti on Highway 30 but cut through the Kopaki Rd to Highway 4 and then head south to Taumarunui and carry on all the way down through the paraparas to Wanganui and then home (414km all up)

should be leaving here tomorrow around lunchtime but don't have a specific timetable; no real hurry to get to Taupo and it isn't a long ride.
planning on leaving Taupo around 11-12ish on Sunday (need a bit of a sleep in and a big brekkie)
any keen souls who wanna join us for either trip are welcome
Have a good ride you two, rubber side down and all..

[86GSXR]

mr and mrs yod are staying in taupo tomorrow night, will be taking a reasonably standard route up there: vinegar hill, then main road all the way (might nip through Spooners Hill Rd at Taihape tho)

on Sunday the plan is to head across to Mangakino, then head towards Te Kuiti on Highway 30 but cut through the Kopaki Rd to Highway 4 and then head south to Taumarunui and carry on all the way down through the paraparas to Wanganui and then home (414km all up)

should be leaving here tomorrow around lunchtime but don't have a specific timetable; no real hurry to get to Taupo and it isn't a long ride.
planning on leaving Taupo around 11-12ish on Sunday (need a bit of a sleep in and a big brekkie)
any keen souls who wanna join us for either trip are welcome

I'm off to Wellie today for the unveiling and catch up with me Mum. Have a fab ride, bloody good day for it :sunny:

[ynot slow]

I'm off to Wellie today for the unveiling and catch up with me Mum. Have a fab ride, bloody good day for it :sunny:

You got the catch up with mum bit right,mine having surgery in 11 days for suspected cancer,not life threatening yet,but could grow to be given time.And she is young 66,she went through similar with me so knows what to expect.

[ynot slow]

Going to be beautiful day here,no wind or cloud,perfect for the naki toy run,and I'm not working.:apint::banana:

[NZsarge]

You got the catch up with mum bit right,mine having surgery in 11 days for suspected cancer,not life threatening yet,but could grow to be given time.And she is young 66,she went through similar with me so knows what to expect.


Going to be beautiful day here,no wind or cloud,perfect for the naki toy run,and I'm not working.:apint::banana:

Shit, lucky the C ai'nt life threatening! best of luck to ya Mum.
Don't know anyone who does'nt know someone who's had C.


Enjoy the toy run.

[GSVR]

mr and mrs yod are staying in taupo tomorrow night, will be taking a reasonably standard route up there: vinegar hill, then main road all the way (might nip through Spooners Hill Rd at Taihape tho)

on Sunday the plan is to head across to Mangakino, then head towards Te Kuiti on Highway 30 but cut through the Kopaki Rd to Highway 4 and then head south to Taumarunui and carry on all the way down through the paraparas to Wanganui and then home (414km all up)

should be leaving here tomorrow around lunchtime but don't have a specific timetable; no real hurry to get to Taupo and it isn't a long ride.
planning on leaving Taupo around 11-12ish on Sunday (need a bit of a sleep in and a big brekkie)
any keen souls who wanna join us for either trip are welcome

Sent you a PM concerning your itinerary. Looks like a great day to be on the road.

[ynot slow]

Shit, lucky the C ai'nt life threatening! best of luck to ya Mum.
Don't know anyone who does'nt know someone who's had C.


Enjoy the toy run.

Toy run was good,weather brilliant,about 300 bikes,went from Hawera to NP and back,pulled out at Hawera as piss up to go to tonight.First time on it,worked last year,awesome feeling as the bikes left,and waving to the kids.

Few nice ranges of bikes,good to sit on 100-110km,but get the odd person passing and slowing down,closing the group up,couple of gn riders annoyed me,forgetting to watch mirrors,then veering left and guys in left having to brake,causing several to brake and chain reaction,was ok most of the time,quickies went passed,usually caught them though, due to traffic or similar.

Neat to see the bikes lined up waiting to go,heaps of them to see.Very impressive to start,great feeling to be part of a worthy cause.:done:

[HornetBoy]

Anyone heard any details on the wanganui toy run ? just saw an advert in the paper about it saying that its at wanganui racecourse on the 9th of December at 12pm....:bleh: ? also anyone planning on attending it ?

[HornetBoy]

Toy run was good,weather brilliant,about 300 bikes,went from Hawera to NP and back,pulled out at Hawera as piss up to go to tonight.First time on it,worked last year,awesome feeling as the bikes left,and waving to the kids.

Few nice ranges of bikes,good to sit on 100-110km,but get the odd person passing and slowing down,closing the group up,couple of gn riders annoyed me,forgetting to watch mirrors,then veering left and guys in left having to brake,causing several to brake and chain reaction,was ok most of the time,quickies went passed,usually caught them though, due to traffic or similar.

Neat to see the bikes lined up waiting to go,heaps of them to see.Very impressive to start,great feeling to be part of a worthy cause.:done:

Got any pictures from the toy run ?

[banditrider]

Anyone heard any details on the wanganui toy run ? just saw an advert in the paper about it saying that its at wanganui racecourse on the 9th of December at 12pm....:bleh: ? also anyone planning on attending it ?

I'm keen - day after the Coast to Coast - dammit, another weekend of riding...

[HornetBoy]

I'm keen - day after the Coast to Coast - dammit, another weekend of riding...

O thats right Coast to Coast is on same weekend :drool: hmmm i might do both ,just wondering whether the wanganui toy run will be any good,and if they'll have a decent ride thought out not just a gathering ;)

ahh and found a cool highway (that id never heard about before lol) called the surf highway ... alot more fun than the usual drag from hawera to new Plymouth aye did the wanganui to new plymouth today via the surf highway there and back which was something new for me ,and the old man took his new hornet lol bloody fast,almost made me have second thought ...almost

[banditrider]

O thats right Coast to Coast is on same weekend :drool: hmmm i might do both ,just wondering whether the wanganui toy run will be any good,and if they'll have a decent ride thought out not just a gathering ;)


It's usually a ride around the back roads to Marton and back to Wanganui. I usually bail at Marton and head home.

[ynot slow]

O thats right Coast to Coast is on same weekend :drool: hmmm i might do both ,just wondering whether the wanganui toy run will be any good,and if they'll have a decent ride thought out not just a gathering ;)

ahh and found a cool highway (that id never heard about before lol) called the surf highway ... alot more fun than the usual drag from hawera to new Plymouth aye did the wanganui to new plymouth today via the surf highway there and back which was something new for me ,and the old man took his new hornet lol bloody fast,almost made me have second thought ...almost

Damn pissed us off we missed you,but we got to start about 10-15 mins till they took off.

The Surf Highway(don't we put cool names for our highways?)is great,from Opunake to NP is good,longish straights then a few twisties,that is part of the itinery I was suggesting if the Manawatu guys stayed in Hawera for the weekend.Will try and get a few to do a run around the coast and up the mountain,great views and coffee so I've been told.

Went and got petrol about 30-40 mins before leaving and did a loop of the town,had I done that 15 mins later would have seen your bikes and called over.You have been too long with Al getting the coffee bit.

Working next weekend so since I had last 2 weeks off the weather has been brilliant,hope I don't jinx it by working.

[chanceyy]

well friday nites wee pootle started the weekend in fine form :yes:

saturday 86 & I rode to lower hutt for uncle B's seat unveiling, then over to one of his favourite haunts in martinborough (although 86 deviated at top of taka's to have lunch with his mum) while i headed back home via masterton the track ..

sat nite off to my work do .. home about 1.30 am :eek:

sunday back up at 6 get organised & meet Monaime & Noel Jones for a nice cruise to wellywood stopped at pram & met Paul n vicki, spider & graham off to mana where wow bikes, bikes & more bikes, the toy ride was excellently run & no drama's or silly riding as far as i could see, end destination queens wharf ..

on the way home could not resist taking Michelle over the paekakariki hill for the first time .. & stopped at the lookout .. ahhh great view like yesterday

good steady ride home & a nana nap was order for the remainder of the afternoon .. catching up after last nite's party

ahh well weather looks like its gonna be great for the next week so a few rides may be in order methinks ..

:rockon: coast 2 coast next weekend :yes;

[86GSXR]

Yes, damn good weekend out! :yes: Good to catch up and I even got two runs at the Taka's yesterday as I came home that way too. Just been looking at the Toy Run thread, it looks like a great day alright! I was very tempted this morning but didn't make it unfortunately :weep: Made do with a run down to Foxton. Wore my old leather jacket, had the zip half undone and the hot air flowing through was just motorcycling bliss. Looking forward to more of this summer riding definitely :woohoo: Poor old farmers won't be though as it looks as if it will be a long hot one :sunny:

[chanceyy]

Yes, damn good weekend out! :yes: Good to catch up and I even got two runs at the Taka's yesterday as I came home that way too. Just been looking at the Toy Run thread, it looks like a great day alright! I was very tempted this morning but didn't make it unfortunately :weep: Made do with a run down to Foxton. Wore my old leather jacket, had the zip half undone and the hot air flowing through was just motorcycling bliss. Looking forward to more of this summer riding definitely :woohoo: Poor old farmers won't be though as it looks as if it will be a long hot one :sunny:

It has been a fantastic one all right .. apart from the fatalities .. esp this weekend .. ride safe guys

had to sit on the horn coming up the gorge a van was pulling out into my lane while I was in it :eek:

[banditrider]

:rockon: coast 2 coast next weekend :yes;

And Wanganui Toy run...

[chanceyy]

And Wanganui Toy run...

is that on the sunday ?

[HornetBoy]

is that on the sunday ?


Yep on the 9th

[chanceyy]

Yep on the 9th

Will see wot the weekend brings then ..

[HornetBoy]

Will see wot the weekend brings then ..

Yea next weekend is going to be a great one for riders :scooter: hope there is a big turnout for the wanganui toy run ,what is the route for the coast to coast ride ?

[chanceyy]

Yea next weekend is going to be a great one for riders :scooter: hope there is a big turnout for the wanganui toy run ,what is the route for the coast to coast ride ?

not sure .. garry H may have more info ..

[Bonez]

Quiet weekend at home. Connies youngest sons 21st.

Was assisted in the "fixing" of my bikes with the second youngest grandson, so kept my hand in as it were. Can't wait tell next week though, may even take an arvo off this week to make up for no ride this weekend.

[HornetBoy]

Quiet weekend at home. Connies youngest sons 21st.

Was assisted in the "fixing" of my bikes with the second youngest grandson, so kept my hand in as it were. Can't wait tell next week though, may even take an arvo off this week to make up for no ride this weekend.

will you be attending the coast to coast and/or toy run in wangavegas ?

[yod]

Left my camera on low-res so the first few pics are a bit small but ahwell

great weekend

thanks for escorting us up to Taupo Garry - hope the rest of your weekend was a good one. (ours was! :niceone:)

Pics:
1 - Pie and coffe in Taihape
2 - Taupo in the evening
3 - The RF foudn it's long lost twin this morning
4 - Lake Whakamaru SH30
5 - guess who....
6 - awesome road, awesome landscape (if you're nice I'll tell you where)

[manwithav8]

Left my camera on low-res so the first few pics are a bit small but ahwell

great weekend

thanks for escorting us up to Taupo Garry - hope the rest of your weekend was a good one. (ours was! :niceone:)

Pics:
1 - Pie and coffe in Taihape
2 - Taupo in the evening
3 - The RF foudn it's long lost twin this morning
4 - Lake Whakamaru SH30
5 - guess who....
6 - awesome road, awesome landscape (if you're nice I'll tell you where)

mmmm pies....

[Bonez]

will you be attending the coast to coast and/or toy run in wangavegas ?Most likely coast to coast but not out to beach, most probably cut over to Weber, Wimbleton, Parongahau, Blackhead beach etc etc till I get to Havelock North. Then stay overnight with the folks. Haven't decided the return route yet, but the Napier-Taihapi rd could be on the cards.

[cowboyz]

Left my camera on low-res so the first few pics are a bit small but ahwell

great weekend

thanks for escorting us up to Taupo Garry - hope the rest of your weekend was a good one. (ours was! :niceone:)

Pics:
1 - Pie and coffe in Taihape
2 - Taupo in the evening
3 - The RF foudn it's long lost twin this morning
4 - Lake Whakamaru SH30
5 - guess who....
6 - awesome road, awesome landscape (if you're nice I'll tell you where)


I vote number 6 was Lake Waipapa. Yes. Very good roads up there. Mangakino is a bit boring once you get off the bottom end of western access but up through the damn is pretty cool. Back through 8 mile was it?

[cowboyz]

Oh and being as I got it right (cause you know I did) that means you dont have to be nice to me.

[86GSXR]

Nice run by the looks of things! Good on Garry for making it - did he have any gear? :laugh: Mangakino by the looks of it! (do I get a chocolate fish?)

[yod]

I vote number 6 was Lake Waipapa. Yes. Very good roads up there. Mangakino is a bit boring once you get off the bottom end of western access but up through the damn is pretty cool. Back through 8 mile was it?

correct - geez you buggers are quick, trying to upload more....patience is a virtue, not a sin!!

sheesh.....

[cowboyz]

correct - geez you buggers are quick, trying to upload more....patience is a virtue, not a sin!!

sheesh.....

thats where Mrs Cowboyz and I came down from Hamilton the other week. You following me a couple of weeks late are you? Usually you are not THAT far behind. Did you do SH30 or up to Kihikihi and back down?

[HornetBoy]

Left my camera on low-res so the first few pics are a bit small but ahwell

great weekend

thanks for escorting us up to Taupo Garry - hope the rest of your weekend was a good one. (ours was! :niceone:)

Pics:
1 - Pie and coffe in Taihape
2 - Taupo in the evening
3 - The RF foudn it's long lost twin this morning
4 - Lake Whakamaru SH30
5 - guess who....
6 - awesome road, awesome landscape (if you're nice I'll tell you where)

nice pictures,looks like it was fun, what was the occasion for the ride?

[cowboyz]

nice pictures,looks like it was fun, what was the occasion for the ride?

Oh the young are so niave. What is this word "occasion" you speak of?

[yod]

anyway, where was i.....

1 - guess this.....
2 - needed a rest after the paraparas
3 - ...hmmm....tempting.....

didnt do 8 mile, for something different we turned off Waipapa Rd and did back roads to Otorohanga then SH3 south to Te Kuiti. Then SH30 to Kopaki and cut through to SH4 (now you know where 1 is) then SH4 all the way to Wangavegas.
Paraparas are a bloody mess, good ride, but what a mess....


edit: FFS - upload issues.....

[HornetBoy]

Oh the young are so niave. What is this word "occasion" you speak of?

Well .... :stupid:

[yod]

here are the other 3 photos....KB is having issues I think

Lake Waipapa
Kopaki Rd (short but damn fine)
No prizes for this one

[yod]

thats where Mrs Cowboyz and I came down from Hamilton the other week. You following me a couple of weeks late are you? Usually you are not THAT far behind. Did you do SH30 or up to Kihikihi and back down?

todays track (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=6105441498352589293,-38.689390,176.068710%3B11780942107081359854,-38.623554,176.099506%3B12183342077869812525,-38.392690,176.012200%3B10835251438649035527,-38.391402,175.759490%3B15528224970454220323,-38.133960,175.573040%3B5353861526334956739,-38.157290,175.475170%3B17178429286717364840,-38.149360,175.419290%3B12710773700818210074,-38.104520,175.350800%3B11063629558398207593,-38.188830,175.209940%3B14074909633872536913,-38.478740,175.272930%3B8479584784532133720,-38.505436,175.204794%3B15120920120969879499,-38.883420,175.254580%3B5240471518849139129,-39.367750,175.318928%3B10269614830864286117,-40.124520,175.352980%3B4208661120609895524,-39.428040,175.283260%3B10227730992212051997,-39.947270,175.052930%3B11271029532894039101,-40.327645,175.656361&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Tongariro+St+%40-38.689390,+176.068710&daddr=SH+1%3BSH+5+%40-38.623554,+176.099506+to:SH+1+%40-38.392690,+176.012200+to:Whakamaru+Rd+%40-38.391402,+175.759490+to:Waipapa+Rd+%40-38.133960,+175.573040+to:Seafund+Rd+%40-38.157290,+175.475170+to:Lethbridge+Rd+%40-38.149360,+175.419290+to:Wharepuhunga+Rd+%40-38.104520,+175.350800+to:Maniapoto+St+%40-38.188830,+175.209940+to:SH+30+%40-38.478740,+175.272930+to:Kopaki+Rd+%40-38.505436,+175.204794+to:SH+4+%40-38.883420,+175.254580+to:SH+4+%40-39.367750,+175.318928+to:-39.414977,175.410461+to:Raetihi+Ohakune+Rd+%40-39.428040,+175.283260+to:Putiki+Dr+%40-39.947270,+175.052930+to:Meridian+Grove+%40-40.327645,+175.656361&mra=dme&mrcr=12,13&mrsp=13&sz=9&sll=-39.510398,175.984497&sspn=1.29049,2.554321&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.172659,175.704346&spn=2.593463,5.108643&z=8&om=1)


edit: FYI....about 820km all up, both days

[HornetBoy]

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edit: FYI....about 820km all up, both days

"adds to list of routes to ride" :scooter: will have to give that a go sometime:yes:

[cowboyz]

cant pick the one lane bridge. looks like every other one lane bridge in the north island. assume it would be somewhere north of sh4. hate paraparas. Been a while since that road was in good condition.

[ynot slow]

No1 is Nth Island NZ,if in the Naki would say the Stratford-Opunake Rd and Wiremu Rd up under the mountain.

Maybe just before(after)turnoff from Kopaki at SH4 end.

[cowboyz]

unless it is fields track??????

[HornetBoy]

hate paraparas. Been a while since that road was in good condition.

<_< yep sure is,although i see alot of bikers riding it still,dont know what all the rave about it is ,all i get from it is punctures and close calls with farmers and their 4WD :mad:

[yod]

cant pick the one lane bridge. looks like every other one lane bridge in the north island. assume it would be somewhere north of sh4. hate paraparas. Been a while since that road was in good condition.

Found some good back roads between Mangakino and Otorohanga, had some fun with a nice chap on a CBR600 who tacked onto our tail for the paraparas, but it wasnt particularly quick (except in patches), lots of washouts, new seal, grit, shit, etc

bloody nice to spend the whole weekend on the bike - mrs yod already crashed out an hour ago tho :laugh:

[cowboyz]

so where is photo one taken?

[yod]

so where is photo one taken?

that, and photo 2 from the next post are both at the same stop on Kopaki Rd - awesome little squirt, nice peaceful little valley

waved at a concours in Wangas, but it wasn't either of the usual suspects

[ynot slow]

Do I win a latte for my guess?

[yod]

Do I win a latte for my guess?

who started this free latte rumour?

[ynot slow]

who started this free latte rumour?

It's a Manawatu thread so must be Al's idea.

Can remember when we used to do the road from SH4to Kopaki turnoff there used to be a helicopter on a farmers section,kids allways waited to see if it was there.

[GSVR]

Left my camera on low-res so the first few pics are a bit small but ahwell

great weekend

thanks for escorting us up to Taupo Garry - hope the rest of your weekend was a good one. (ours was! :niceone:)



Was a good ride up only thing that would have topped it off would have been the hot tub and a bottle of champas.

Pics
1/Yod sees something interesting in the pie
2/Where am I?

Trackday was great. Caught up on a bit of gossip and probably started some. Wobbled around the track for 3 sessions and reminest about when I thought I could ride ok.

[yod]

Was a good ride up only thing that would have topped it off would have been the hot tub and a bottle of champas.

Pics
1/Yod sees something interesting in the pie
2/Where am I?

Trackday was great. Caught up on a bit of gossip and probably started some. Wobbled around the track for 3 sessions and reminest about when I thought I could ride ok.

hot tub was good but got Jack Daniels instead

the pie was beef stroganoff....mmmmmmm

thats the lookout on SH5 between Napier and Taupo

[Meanie]

Blardy nice week end for a ride eh
Me and mrs did 1500kms the last few days ill try do a TR tonight




waved at a concours in Wangas, but it wasn't either of the usual suspects
I hear Bandit rider has a friend that brought the last one at AFC I think i saw him coming towards me two up on the week end, saw another traveling over the Kiamais on Saturday, they look farkin huge coming towards you :gob:

[HornetBoy]

Blardy nice week end for a ride eh
Me and mrs did 1500kms the last few days ill try do a TR tonight


I hear Bandit rider has a friend that brought the last one at AFC I think i saw him coming towards me two up on the week end, saw another traveling over the Kiamais on Saturday, they look farkin huge coming towards you :gob:

had one coming through victoria avenue (main street here) towards me with what looked like side fog lights on the front ,geez they were bright,both riders had those roman helmets on with the mohawk

[NZsarge]

had one coming through victoria avenue (main street here) towards me with what looked like side fog lights on the front ,geez they were bright,both riders had those roman helmets on with the mohawk

ZG1400's have awesome lights from what i've seen.

[HornetBoy]

ZG1400's have awesome lights from what i've seen.

yea well as it got closer it was more what i couldnt see,id say they werent stock as i didnt see them on meanies or banditriders ones.

[NZsarge]

yea well as it got closer it was more what i could see,id say they werent stock as i didnt see them on meanies or banditriders ones.

Cant see on earth why someone would see the need to improve on ZG14 lights, follow Meanie through vinegar hill at night and it was like daylight in front of his bike.

[HornetBoy]

Cant see on earth why someone would see the need to improve on ZG14 lights, follow Meanie through vinegar hill at night and it was like daylight in front of his bike.

yea well it had the stock headlights and ones hanging of the sides hmm i dunno all i could think was :gob: there bright.There has recently been a beut Black concours i see very often in wanganui every morning ,just have to catch him pulled up and see if he is a "KB'er"

[NZsarge]

Blardy nice week end for a ride eh
Me and mrs did 1500kms the last few days ill try do a TR tonight



And pictures too? I like pictures....:D

[Meanie]

yea well it had the stock headlights and ones hanging of the sides hmm i dunno all i could think was :gob: there bright.There has recently been a beut Black concours i see very often in wanganui every morning ,just have to catch him pulled up and see if he is a "KB'er"

Catch him.............youll be lucky :whistle:

[HornetBoy]

Catch him.............youll be lucky :whistle:

:Oi: smartarse lol with the traffic and small lanes that wideload wont risk clipping those fog lights ,so ill catch it then

[banditrider]

Blardy nice week end for a ride eh
Me and mrs did 1500kms the last few days ill try do a TR tonight

I hear Bandit rider has a friend that brought the last one at AFC I think i saw him coming towards me two up on the week end, saw another traveling over the Kiamais on Saturday, they look farkin huge coming towards you :gob:
The other 2 Connies went for a quiet ride to Taihape to meet up with my old man who'd come through the Naper-Taihape on his GS. The old lady didn't enjoy the Napier-Taihape but she did enjoy a brief dub on the 14.

The old man enjoyed the Concours too much - I couldn't get it off him and was stuck two-up on his tractor...

[ynot slow]

The other 2 Connies went for a quiet ride to Taihape to meet up with my old man who'd come through the Naper-Taihape on his GS. The old lady didn't enjoy the Napier-Taihape but she did enjoy a brief dub on the 14.

The old man enjoyed the Concours too much - I couldn't get it off him and was stuck two-up on his tractor...

If the gs is a tractor whats the concours the hummer equivalent.Saw a few huge tourers on the toy run here,makes some of the bikes look real small.

[banditrider]

If the gs is a tractor whats the concours the hummer equivalent.Saw a few huge tourers on the toy run here,makes some of the bikes look real small.

FYI: Concours is spelt incorrectly - something the Japs lost in translation. It should be spelt Concord....

[ynot slow]

FYI: Concours is spelt incorrectly - something the Japs lost in translation. It should be spelt Concord....

Fuck no they bloody crash them birds,don't want that.They do bloody fly,speed wasted at times,but ideal all purpose bike in my eyes,enough storage for the weekend away and for the women to take their crap too,hell all us guys need is spare sox for a week.:scooter:

[banditrider]

Fuck no they bloody crash them birds,don't want that.They do bloody fly,speed wasted at times,but ideal all purpose bike in my eyes,enough storage for the weekend away and for the women to take their crap too,hell all us guys need is spare sox for a week.:scooter:

AFC are gonna get another one in...

[HornetBoy]

Fuck no they bloody crash them birds,don't want that.They do bloody fly,speed wasted at times,but ideal all purpose bike in my eyes,enough storage for the weekend away and for the women to take their crap too,hell all us guys need is spare sox for a week.:scooter:

You forgot the most important part about them ... the looks :laugh:

[banditrider]

You forgot the most important part about them ... the looks :laugh:

Yeah: imposing, agressive, awesome, awe-inspiring (esp for 600 riders). Not to mention looking like they're doing 100mph while standing still etc etc.

[HornetBoy]

Yeah: imposing, agressive, awesome, awe-inspiring (esp for 600 riders). Not to mention looking like they're doing 100mph while standing still etc etc.

Big arsed, o and have ya seen the black version :2thumbsup very sleek but dosent show the lines and curves as the grey does aye ,and i must admit the concours does inspire me a bit

[ynot slow]

You forgot the most important part about them ... the looks :laugh:

Yep not too shabby,a mate has a zx14 he bought about 2-3 mths before the concours was released,that looks nice in blue,was a bit annoyed he didn't wait but likes the zx,has a zzr1100? as well but it shit itself at 70000km,prob with no3 cylinder I think,put another motor in and still takes it out.Pissed me off as I would have looked at it when I was buying,said would've sold it for $3500 ono.

[ynot slow]

Yeah: imposing, agressive, awesome, awe-inspiring (esp for 600 riders). Not to mention looking like they're doing 100mph while standing still etc etc.

Cool if ya get pinged doing 130 mph you tell mr police that your only doing 30 mph as it looks like you're doing the ton.Agree with most parts,silver shows it to best advantage.

[banditrider]

The twins. Need to get the triplets together...

[HornetBoy]

The twins. Need to get the triplets together...

One day ill have a bike like that :yes: got alot of saving to do in the mean time

[ynot slow]

One day ill have a bike like that :yes: got alot of saving to do in the mean time

Yeah know the feeling,the (new)cost is almost as much as the 2005 XR8,I would like,not too mention paying a bit off the mortgage,damn hate it when reality bites ya on the arse.

[HornetBoy]

Yeah know the feeling,the (new)cost is almost as much as the 2005 XR8,I would like,not too mention paying a bit off the mortgage,damn hate it when reality bites ya on the arse.

Yea a while till i think about a mortgage aye lol :bleh:im debt free yepee (excpet study loans),not that id buy a concours but something of the like aye maybe a cbr or gsxr ,vfr800/1000

[Meanie]

The other 2 Connies went for a quiet ride to Taihape to meet up with my old man who'd come through the Naper-Taihape on his GS. The old lady didn't enjoy the Napier-Taihape but she did enjoy a brief dub on the 14.

The old man enjoyed the Concours too much - I couldn't get it off him and was stuck two-up on his tractor...

Nice......... The coast to coast may see four of us, RC from levin should show up on his, im picking

[HornetBoy]

Nice......... The coast to coast may see four of us, RC from levin should show up on his, im picking

(quadruplets..?)What a rare sight that will be to see aye :niceone:

[NZsarge]

AFC are gonna get another one in...

There was one in there on saturday arvo when I peeked in the window.

[illusivemenace]

hiya dont suppose anyones heard anythink about the wanganui toy run this weekend
have heard its on but cant find any info about it

[sugilite]

Heyya all, Is there anyone out there who would be able to transport me via motorcycle (or cage) from Woodville to Palmerston North Hospital this Saturday. I need to be there by 9am. I'm happy to get to the hospital a lot sooner than 9am to allow the person to go on and hook up with the coast to coast ride at Himatangi (where it starts). Any help appreciated :yes:
Cheers. Anthony

[cowboyz]

would love to help you out there if it wasnt for 2 reasons.

1. I am working till 8 and timing could be a bit tight.
2. you will see how dodgey my riding really is.
3. you might get scared.


was that 2 reasons?

[sugilite]

Cheers guys, looks like I'm all sorted :banana:
Doing a tour of the Tui factory are we Cowboyz :lol:

[HornetBoy]

hiya dont suppose anyones heard anythink about the wanganui toy run this weekend
have heard its on but cant find any info about it

9th of december man at the race course :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Cheers guys, looks like I'm all sorted :banana:
Doing a tour of the Tui factory are we Cowboyz :lol:

good thing you sorted. I would have come and picke dyou up if my schedule wasnt so full. Damn that work thing.... You will have to get out on one of the Fri night cruisy rides once you get yourself sorted. Been a while.

[cowboyz]

9th of december man at the race course :niceone:

what the story? what to take? how long the ride?