Manawatu Rant n Rave

[cowboyz]

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

Shit with 4 concours (concours's) all together, where are we going to find room to park the other 496 bikes??????

[yod]

Shit with 4 concours (concours's) all together, where are we going to find room to park the other 496 bikes??????

park 'em?

where are we going to find room to RIDE the other 496 bikes?????

[cowboyz]

I am still trying to work out if 2 or more concours are called concours-ess (meaning more than 1) or concours (like sheep)



Oh I swear I didnt intentionally bring sheep into the thread

[Storm]

Cheating on the cows now eh? Tut tut :(

[yod]

I am still trying to work out if 2 or more concours are called concours-ess (meaning more than 1) or concours (like sheep)

I believe the correct term is conVOY......of course if you want to be exact you would probavbly refer to them as "one seriously big ass convoy"




Oh I swear I didnt intentionally bring sheep into the thread

:oi-grr:

[banditrider]

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

I'll be heading over somewhere around 10am. It doesn't kick off til 12 but you have to be in early for a badge and there's generally a BBQ in action for a pre-ride snarler.


Shit with 4 concours (concours's) all together, where are we going to find room to park the other 496 bikes??????

Under the Concoursi (correct plural term for multiple Concoursesses i believe).


park 'em?

where are we going to find room to RIDE the other 496 bikes?????

In the draft like Cowboyz the other day...

[86GSXR]

It has come to my attention that Sarah has organised a barbie at my place on Sat night after the Coast to Coast. Good stuff. All welcome, there's even a bed or two if required. Bring something to drink, we'll supply a bit of food but if ya want the good stuff bring something too :yes: Hopefully this weather will have blown through by then and we can get the stereo cranked up too :woohoo: :rockon:

[Meanie]

Shit with 4 concours (concours's) all together, where are we going to find room to park the other 496 bikes??????

:whocares:...............................

[HornetBoy]

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

Toy Run-9th December ,meet at wanganui Race course (im not sure of time but im sure the ride begins at 10am ?) and the usua bring a soft toy or something for the kids,bandit rider said the ride is possibly to masterton and back

[banditrider]

Toy Run-9th December ,meet at wanganui Race course (im not sure of time but im sure the ride begins at 10am ?) and the usua bring a soft toy or something for the kids,bandit rider said the ride is possibly to masterton and back

Not quite...

Ride kicks off at 12. Usually goes to Marton via back roads and back to Wanganui.

[trevf]

wanganui toy run leaves racecourse at 1.00pm to Marton and back

[HornetBoy]

wanganui toy run leaves racecourse at 1.00pm to Marton and back

aha thanks for that ,were did ya get that info mate ? have been looking thru papers etc but cant find a thing

[HornetBoy]

Not quite...

Ride kicks off at 12. Usually goes to Marton via back roads and back to Wanganui.

is their usually a big turn out ?

[ynot slow]

It has come to my attention that Sarah has organised a barbie at my place on Sat night after the Coast to Coast. Good stuff. All welcome, there's even a bed or two if required. Bring something to drink, we'll supply a bit of food but if ya want the good stuff bring something too :yes: Hopefully this weather will have blown through by then and we can get the stereo cranked up too :woohoo: :rockon:

Mines medium,define good stuff,can't beat sausies, and blade or chuck steak marinated and beaten left in the fridge for two days at least.One bed needed,can be single like to top"n"tail,tui yeah right coming up.:bleh:

[banditrider]

is their usually a big turn out ?

Yep - normally bigger than the Palmy one. As long as the weather is better than this: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/11/hard-ride-4-bit-damp.html

[86GSXR]

Mines medium,define good stuff,can't beat sausies, and blade or chuck steak marinated and beaten left in the fridge for two days at least.One bed needed,can be single like to top"n"tail,tui yeah right coming up.:bleh:

Marvelous, one (single lol) bed sorted :yes: Good stuff, hmmm. Anything I can't find at this meat factory place I've heard whisperings of. I'll shoot over there tomorrow and get whatever looks decent. Bring beer :rockon: :laugh:

[ynot slow]

Will let you know,working sat morning,told she who must be obeyed,and was told take the car.Also chance to check out a house or three,so might do it by car.

[86GSXR]

Good one Tony! Txt me if you make it and I'll give you directions! :soon:

[cowboyz]

In the draft like Cowboyz the other day...
yes! Fantastic ride to stratford the other day and I only used 1.2 litres of fuel with the draft. Only trouble was having to stay in first gear cause of the engine labouring in second.


:whocares:...............................
need someone along to collect your tickets.........

[HornetBoy]

Made a calender mark for the Ulysses Toy Run peoples

[banditrider]

For those that weren't at the Coast to Coast and didn't get a flyer. Local Toy Run is on on Saturday.

Crumpled scan of flyer and that for the Chateau - Plateau ride (reckon I'll be there) attached.

[KoroJ]

For those that weren't at the Coast to Coast and didn't get a flyer.......

For those that departed a fraction early....your name was in the first dozen or so called...ie the table was still full.

[banditrider]

For those that departed a fraction early....your name was in the first dozen or so called...ie the table was still full.

Somehow I new that would happen...

[KoroJ]

Somehow I new that would happen...

Yeah..I was in the last dozen names and came away with a calculator. After reading your blog...you can borrow it if you need to do some sums

[HornetBoy]

Bet you wouldve been happy to claim that prize :lol: ,im gunna make it my mission to get a badge from the Palmerston north toy run

[banditrider]

Yeah..I was in the last dozen names and came away with a calculator. After reading your blog...you can borrow it if you need to do some sums

Too scary to even think about...lotto jackpotted again - surely my luck has to change sometime...

[HornetBoy]

O wow that chateau to plateau sounds like an awesome ride ,i will definitely be attending that one :clap: and be trying to improve on my time thru the forgotten highway from last time :scooter: (petrol stop in whangamoma ? HOW? i didnt see petrol station their ... start is at ruapehu eh ,never been there before so should be interesting

[cowboyz]

dont miss out on the caption competition here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1333702#post1333702)

[yod]

dont miss out on the caption competition here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1333702#post1333702)

and here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1333886)

[KoroJ]

and here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1333886)

That one's easy.......

"Great party Al!"
"Yeah Right!"

[cowboyz]

you must spread more rep around before giving it to yod again........



Never to be outdone huh?

[yod]

you must spread more rep around before giving it to yod again........



Never to be outdone huh?

funny i get the same thing with rep:lol:

you couldnt expect me to waste a good pic like that tho

wait til you see the rest....there's a few good laughs to be had:niceone:

was a ripper of a night aye, good to see ya there

[sarahtvet]

funny i get the same thing with rep:lol:

you couldnt expect me to waste a good pic like that tho

wait til you see the rest....there's a few good laughs to be had:niceone:

was a ripper of a night aye, good to see ya there

What happened to the one of you sizing up 86 from behind, that is surprisingly absent from the gallery?:shutup::innocent:

I was remiss in my photo duties on saturday, and ever since, good job for a number of people I would say.

What would you do for a pic of 86 right now?!!!!!

My head rudely informed me sunday afternoon that the stella had more effect than I had a first thought:oops: Hope there are not too many pics of me holding the man up!!

Great fun folks, thanks for being content with alcohol whilst we sorted ou the bbq.Did anybody eat anything? Our fridge is busting, feel free to drop in for a feed anytime before xmas:lol:

Roll on the house warming :yes: you must all bring sleeping bags for that.

Ynot, Mrs ynot and I shouldn't be the only ones lucky enough to listen to 86 and Gary H talking sxxxt at 530am:lol:

No change from the friday nights hey :whistle:

[GSVR]

Ynot, Mrs ynot and I shouldn't be the only ones lucky enough to listen to 86 and Gary H talking sxxxt at 530am:lol:


Was a little dissapointed the everyone went home so early. Apologies to Mrs Ynot but Sarah could have made better arrangments for people that wanted to crash early.

Had a good time anyway and luckly 86 didn't take me up on my offer to swap the SV for his 2 old wrecks in the shed.

[ynot slow]

Food probs are easy,eat it for another 3 days,by then it'll be time for another bbq,and anyway you made most of it hah hah.

Was really surprised to wake up in good condition,no headache,seemed to drink shitloads, but over the period of time maybe wasn't as bad as thought,except mind you the last bourbon took an hour to drink.Would do again as long as you make those beaut coffees Sarah,they helped immensely(sp).:clap::clap:

Garry you looked damn healthy when arriving,and who needs sleep eh.:scooter:

[ynot slow]

What happened to the one of you sizing up 86 from behind, that is surprisingly absent from the gallery?:shutup::innocent:

I was remiss in my photo duties on saturday, and ever since, good job for a number of people I would say.

What would you do for a pic of 86 right now?!!!!!
Roll on the house warming :yes: you must all bring sleeping bags for that.

Ynot, Mrs ynot and I shouldn't be the only ones lucky enough to listen to 86 and Gary H talking sxxxt at 530am:lol:

:

And why shouldn't you listen,I thought it wasn't all sxxt lol,mind you the view of the daybreak really hit home the long night,was great to not have to drive home,but still didn't sleep like I thought I would on way home.

Just remember the camera never lies.Lucky the boxers were clean,still getting the smell of smoke from fire out of clothes.

Good prep for the silly season

And mucho thanks for the bed and bbq.:clap:

[86GSXR]

Holy Mother of God. What a night. Still recovering, think I will stick to beer next time, bourbon seems to do it for me somehow :doh: Great night wasn't it? Apologies to any who weren't feeling too flash. Those pics don't lie :eek: Must do it again :rolleyes:

[manwithav8]

Holy Mother of God. What a night. Still recovering, think I will stick to beer next time, bourbon seems to do it for me somehow :doh: Great night wasn't it? Apologies to any who weren't feeling too flash. Those pics don't lie :eek: Must do it again :rolleyes:

ha ha ha well done on a good one old chap.... I missed all the fun leaving early but will stick it through for the next one.....

[yod]

Holy Mother of God. What a night.

:laugh:

my sentiments exactly....

[86GSXR]

Mine too :laugh: By god I paid for it yesterday and today though :blank:

[Meanie]

:laugh:

my sentiments exactly....

I hear through the grapevine you need a good panelbeater, something about a door and petrol bowser :spanking:

Tell Mrs Yod she makes exceptional banofee pie

[manwithav8]

did somebody say pie???

Mince and cheese?? mmmmm

[chanceyy]

hmm 5am & burbon .. hell that brings back memories Al :laugh:

ohh :yes: I owe ya a bottle huh .. :lol: or shall i swap that for beer ??

[cowboyz]

make it a stubbie and save a tree.....................

[ynot slow]

Mine too :laugh: By god I paid for it yesterday and today though :blank:

HTFU,lol hangovers are the devils' way of lettin ya know ya had a good time.

Really must of been bad if still there today,think it must of been the mixer which caused the probs.

[86GSXR]

I hear through the grapevine you need a good panelbeater, something about a door and petrol bowser :spanking:

Tell Mrs Yod she makes exceptional banofee pie

Seconded! I was fortunate enough to finish it off today. Held it down too
:yes:


did somebody say pie???

Mince and cheese?? mmmmm

Yum


hmm 5am & burbon .. hell that brings back memories Al :laugh:

ohh :yes: I owe ya a bottle huh .. :lol: or shall i swap that for beer ??

Ah yes. Nothing like a good blowout every now and then :yes: Bourbon is fine in moderation - tui lol.


make it a stubbie and save a tree.....................

Speaking of trees, great pics of Garry and my cabbage tree :laugh:


HTFU,lol hangovers are the devils' way of lettin ya know ya had a good time.

Really must of been bad if still there today,think it must of been the mixer which caused the probs.

Bloody good time it was Tony. Whew, I hope you weren't too shagged yesterday and Janine held up OK! We'll get the spare room sorted out next time and just take the stereo keys off me :sweatdrop

[ynot slow]

Bloody good time it was Tony. Whew, I hope you weren't too shagged yesterday and Janine held up OK! We'll get the spare room sorted out next time and just take the stereo keys off me :sweatdrop
`
No farken way,awesome stereo deserves a good workout.No spareroom needed,close to jug and coffee,Janine was excellent never got ticket for speeding on way home,lots of false alarms.

Felt dangerously fine albeit bit tired by 9.30 at night,needed a drink at Waverley,reccomend the sunshine cafe ?on the left heading into town going north,all food baked daily.

Headaches last a while good times last a lifetime,my moto on parties,was one of the best even if ya keep standing on toes.:bash:

[86GSXR]

Well, I'm feeling a LOT better than I was this time a week ago :laugh:

AND, this is my 1000th post :shit:

So, I'd just like to thank all you guys for making this one hell of a year. In many ways, for me it's been a shit of a year with Gayelene's death and the subsequent bullshit, but you guys have been a huge help in turning that around with the great rides, support, and company. So thanks. A lot :first:

I'm off to Africa on Tuesday so won't see most of you before then, so have a very happy Christmas and a great New Year. Be safe, and looking forward to many more great times in 2008 :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Well, I'm feeling a LOT better than I was this time a week ago :laugh:

AND, this is my 1000th post :shit:

So, I'd just like to thank all you guys for making this one hell of a year. In many ways, for me it's been a shit of a year with Gayelene's death and the subsequent bullshit, but you guys have been a huge help in turning that around with the great rides, support, and company. So thanks. A lot :first:

I'm off to Africa on Tuesday so won't see most of you before then, so have a very happy Christmas and a great New Year. Be safe, and looking forward to many more great times in 2008 :2thumbsup

Concratulations on the 1000th post Al, have a great trip to Africa and enjoy the holidays and catch you in the new year.

[NZsarge]

If anyone is keen i'll be at Dannevirke BP from 11:30 to 11:45, want to take the Ace on what might be it's last decent ride with me as it maybe (and I stress MAYBE) getting traded next week.
Thinking of heading east or north somewhere, very very short notice so I dont expect any takers, it all happened pretty quickly.
If it does go i'll miss the Ace:bye::(, despite some obvious short comings it's a great bike.

[cowboyz]

Well, I'm feeling a LOT better than I was this time a week ago :laugh:

AND, this is my 1000th post :shit:

So, I'd just like to thank all you guys for making this one hell of a year. In many ways, for me it's been a shit of a year with Gayelene's death and the subsequent bullshit, but you guys have been a huge help in turning that around with the great rides, support, and company. So thanks. A lot :first:

I'm off to Africa on Tuesday so won't see most of you before then, so have a very happy Christmas and a great New Year. Be safe, and looking forward to many more great times in 2008 :2thumbsup
on ya for 1000 posts.. Africa on Tuesday huh? That came round fast!! have a great trip if we dont see you before. When you back again?


If anyone is keen i'll be at Dannevirke BP from 11:30 to 11:45, want to take the Ace on what might be it's last decent ride with me as it maybe (and I stress MAYBE) getting traded next week.
Thinking of heading east or north somewhere, very very short notice so I dont expect any takers, it all happened pretty quickly.
If it does go i'll miss the Ace:bye::(, despite some obvious short comings it's a great bike.

Is that one of those YES MAYBES? Buying a kwaka? Buy a kwaka! You know you want to!

[NZsarge]

on ya for 1000 posts.. Africa on Tuesday huh? That came round fast!! have a great trip if we dont see you before. When you back again?



Is that one of those YES MAYBES? Buying a kwaka? Buy a kwaka! You know you want to!

Actually you are correct that there is a Kawasaki or two that I would be keen on but alas they are out of my reach at the moment

[ynot slow]

Actually you are correct that there is a Kawasaki or two that I would be keen on but alas they are out of my reach at the moment

Go on streeeetch out,after listening to cowboyz last week I'm tempted to go green.Saw a nice blue model kwaka does that count?:chase:

[NZsarge]

Go on streeeetch out,after listening to cowboyz last week I'm tempted to go green.Saw a nice blue model kwaka does that count?:chase:

He he, all ready stretching it to breaking point doing what i'm doing...

[ynot slow]

Enjoy the trip Al,don't hassle the pilots eh.

Agree with you about crap during the year,daughter just had reverse of her bowell operation and seems fine(tough kid make a great biker chic)and off to uni next year.Mum is coming out of hospital next week after her tumour removed and seems ok,got her back though by telling her,it's her bloody gene that got me and her granddaughter.Talk about a full on two months,helped that I had great support on this site and at home.Only one more weekend till xmas and boxing day woohoo.

To all the zany Manawatu crowd we have only met recently and too many to mention and not to offend ones that I forget merry xmas,you are the epitome of friendly kiwis world famous.:woohoo::apint::beer::grouphug::drinknsin:d rinkup:

[cowboyz]

Enjoy the trip Al,don't hassle the pilots eh.



I can just see it now. Half way there and 86 running up to the pilot going "is it my turn yet????"

[banditrider]

If anyone is keen i'll be at Dannevirke BP from 11:30 to 11:45, want to take the Ace on what might be it's last decent ride with me as it maybe (and I stress MAYBE) getting traded next week.
Thinking of heading east or north somewhere, very very short notice so I dont expect any takers, it all happened pretty quickly.
If it does go i'll miss the Ace:bye::(, despite some obvious short comings it's a great bike.


Actually you are correct that there is a Kawasaki or two that I would be keen on but alas they are out of my reach at the moment

C'mon, fess up! It's a Connie inint?

[NZsarge]

C'mon, fess up! It's a Connie inint?

It would be one of my to choices of Kawasaki if money was less of a concern, I'd have to ride one first to confirm but I cant see me not being impressed, the other being the ZX14 which I know is impressive! But it is neither of those two bikes.
Anyone else for a guess?

[banditrider]

I think I can remember you frothing at the mouth over a 1000cc yammie (not the ace) at one stage...

[NZsarge]

I think I can remember you frothing at the mouth over a 1000cc yammie (not the ace) at one stage...

I'll froth at the mouth over any R1 i'll tip you that.:headbang::shifty:

[banditrider]

I'll froth at the mouth over any R1 i'll tip you that.:headbang::shifty:
Yep. The Italians are definetly not the only ones who can build hot looking bikes. Got a nice poster on my wall of an R1, shame it's the wrong colour - they should all be black.

[NZsarge]

Yep. The Italians are definetly not the only ones who can build hot looking bikes. Got a nice poster on my wall of an R1, shame it's the wrong colour - they should all be black.

Yep, I also like the candy apple red one too:drool: the blue ones are quite nice in the flesh but the traditional red and white ones are my least favorite......but i'd have one in a heart beat. I'd like to see what your bike would look like in the candy blue that the ZX14's come in. Might be nice I reckon.



Got a spraygun and compressor over here too......:devil2:

[banditrider]

I'd like to see what your bike would look like in the candy blue that the ZX14's come in. Might be nice I reckon.

Got a spraygun and compressor over here too......:devil2:

No fair - I'm trying to forget last saturday...will have to do something at some stage, can't have her looking shabby & used for the rest of her life.

Visited the sheepskin man today so bike's had enough spent on it this year...

[NZsarge]

No fair - I'm trying to forget last saturday...will have to do something at some stage, can't have her looking shabby & used for the rest of her life.

Visited the sheepskin man today so bike's had enough spent on it this year...

I wonder if I had had my sheepskin cover on when I got my bike checked over for a trade in price wether they would have given me more for it...:scratch::D

[banditrider]

I wonder if I had had my sheepskin cover on when I got my bike checked over for a trade in price wether they would have given me more for it...:scratch::D

Might be being a tad hopeful...

I've left my one's on on the last 2 bikes I've traded and they seemed to disappear before the bikes were put on sale. (Even the luggage on my K6 disappeared this time around).

You might be better off trying to find another Ace rider on KB and flogging it off to them.

[ali]

Actually you are correct that there is a Kawasaki or two that I would be keen on but alas they are out of my reach at the moment

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

[banditrider]

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em eh?

I actually test rode a bird a few years ago & liked it a lot. Then I enquired about the one that Anza had quite cheap a while back - still waiting for them to get back to me...

[HornetBoy]

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).


I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system :whistle:

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

[ali]

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em eh?

I actually test rode a bird a few years ago & liked it a lot. Then I enquired about the one that Anza had quite cheap a while back - still waiting for them to get back to me...

That was a great buy but it would be a cold day in Hell before I bought from there.

[NZsarge]

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).
I did consider a new Honda CB1300, the faired version, nice bike but I like the bike i'm thinking about even better.

[banditrider]

That was a great buy but it would be a cold day in Hell before I bought from there.

Damn straight! Lucky they lost the kwaka dealership...

[banditrider]

I did consider a new Honda CB1300, the faired version, nice bike but I like the bike i'm thinking about even better.

Must be a Bandit then!

[NZsarge]

Must be a Bandit then!

Thought about one of those on the ride back home on friday but....nah..

[ali]

I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system :whistle:

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

Haven't found the brakes to be an issue but as I'm a slow, sad old bastard, Im not working them to the max.

And they sure beat the hell out of the bikes I was riding 20 years ago.

Next time you are down near Feilding, send me a message and you take mine out for a whirl.

[HornetBoy]

Haven't found the brakes to be an issue but as I'm a slow, sad old bastard, Im not working them to the max.

And they sure beat the hell out of the bikes I was riding 20 years ago.

Next time you are down near Feilding, send me a message and you take mine out for a whirl.

o ok ,yea would beat the hell out of my katanas brakes to i bet :shifty: wow yea :love:!! ill have to take ya up on that offer mate, am frequently riding down to palmy on a daily basis,will let ya know before hand tho.

[blacksheep]

:devil2::wari::2thumbsup:drool::clap::rockon::wooh oo:i know what it is sarge!

[NZsarge]

:devil2::wari::2thumbsup:drool::clap::rockon::wooh oo:i know what it is sarge!

Not fully counting my chickens just yet, i'll believe it when I ride it home.
Still have'nt made up my mind as to which one yet, the new one or the demo.
did you search the that issue I was telling you about?

[blacksheep]

might have a look now

[banditrider]

:devil2::wari::2thumbsup:drool::clap::rockon::wooh oo:i know what it is sarge!


Not fully counting my chickens just yet, i'll believe it when I ride it home.
Still have'nt made up my mind as to which one yet, the new one or the demo.
did you search the that issue I was telling you about?

C'mon, someone fess up!

[HornetBoy]

C'mon, someone fess up!

Wait i know what it is ....:eek: a hornet ...... :doh:

[blacksheep]

C'mon, someone fess up!

can't do that mate,he's a tad bigger than me:bash:

[86GSXR]

Really looking forward to checkin out the new baby Sarge :niceone:

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today:yes:

[Meanie]

Well, I'm feeling a LOT better than I was this time a week ago :laugh:

AND, this is my 1000th post :shit:

So, I'd just like to thank all you guys for making this one hell of a year. In many ways, for me it's been a shit of a year with Gayelene's death and the subsequent bullshit, but you guys have been a huge help in turning that around with the great rides, support, and company. So thanks. A lot :first:

I'm off to Africa on Tuesday so won't see most of you before then, so have a very happy Christmas and a great New Year. Be safe, and looking forward to many more great times in 2008 :2thumbsup

Congrats on being a whore mate :bleh: Have a good trip, dont hassle them pilots too much eh


can't do that mate,he's a tad bigger than me:bash:

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy :laugh: so come on tell us............please

[chanceyy]

Concratulations on the 1000th post Al, have a great trip to Africa and enjoy the holidays and catch you in the new year.

+ one hon .. have a good holiday .. looking forward to seeing the pics :yes:



If anyone is keen i'll be at Dannevirke BP from 11:30 to 11:45, want to take the Ace on what might be it's last decent ride with me as it maybe (and I stress MAYBE) getting traded next week.
Thinking of heading east or north somewhere, very very short notice so I dont expect any takers, it all happened pretty quickly.
If it does go i'll miss the Ace (, despite some obvious short comings it's a great bike.

hmmmmm trading the ace huh


:devil2::2thumbsup:drool::clap::rockon::woohoo:i know what it is sarge!

now I believe thats just given it away :lol:


Really looking forward to checkin out the new baby Sarge :niceone:

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today:yes:

yeah it was an awesome wee flick ... part from another accident on way home did a wee deviation .. the 75 k sweeper just outta Linton .. bus had gone off the road .. coppers fire crew for miles .. but at least i knew it would be an unhindered ride the rest of the way home

[blacksheep]

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy :laugh: so come on tell us............please[/QUOTE]

patience grasshopper:innocent:

[blacksheep]

i'm not the only one that knows either!

[cowboyz]

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today:yes:
great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return


yeah it was an awesome wee flick ... part from another accident on way home did a wee deviation .. the 75 k sweeper just outta Linton .. bus had gone off the road .. coppers fire crew for miles .. but at least i knew it would be an unhindered ride the rest of the way home
Seems to be happening quite a lot of late. Careful out there.



i'm not the only one that knows either!
About time someone spilled the beans. Obviously no one in the Ashhurst crew knows cause you know we cant keep a secret!

[chanceyy]

great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return


Seems to be happening quite a lot of late. Careful out there.



About time someone spilled the beans. Obviously no one in the Ashhurst crew knows cause you know we cant keep a secret!


forgot to add at pace til we ran across the stock making a getaway :laugh:

hmm went out for dinner & one of the guys followed a bus from otaki to levin who was driving erractially ...

hmm maybe one or two in the ashhurst crowd know a thing or two ... :whistle:

[cowboyz]

Ride coming up between xmas and new year for those who are not going away.

We are keen to get back out to the beach in the dry.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63130

[86GSXR]

great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return


Magic :niceone: Should have a few stories to tell I'd say!




hmm maybe one or two in the ashhurst crowd know a thing or two ... :whistle:

Hmmm, maybe they do :shifty: Better go pack I think :laugh:

[manwithav8]

Have a good trip AL and Sarah..

Will have the BBQ fired up for your return :niceone:

Missing the rides but getting heaps done around the house.. Looking good...

We might make cowboyz ride to Akitio.. fingers crossed we are around for it and not in napier..

[Blackbird]

I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system :whistle:

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

IMHO, the linked brakes are just fine, simply not an issue. If you were in the top 5% of fast riders then maybe you would get a better result but for everyday riding, they are great. Some good deals on 'birds at present as manufacturing has stopped. The new one are just run-outs with no replacement in sight yet. Some of my mates from the UK Blackbird website have covered way over 200000 km without major engine work. A testament to their reliability.

[NZsarge]

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy :laugh: so come on tell us............please

patience grasshopper:innocent:[/QUOTE]
Weather on friday is looking ok (at this stage), if I close the deal this week you could well find out then if we do a evening ride.
Don't think anyone is going to be too surprised.

Ride coming up between xmas and new year for those who are not going away.

We are keen to get back out to the beach in the dry.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63130
Could be keen to do this too, will know sooner to the date.
I'll have firm up a route for the Hawkes Bay ride I mentioned a couple of weeks back and post it up in meetings and events.
Might be a mission for me on the new bike, that way I can check what it will do on a tank of go juice, it's got a smaller tank than the Ace so I reckon the fuel light will come on before the 200k mark for sure.

[yod]

M109??


:laugh:

[NZsarge]

M109??


:laugh:

:blink:No cigar for you pal.....did'nt get on with that bike too well.

[Meanie]

Your buying the Volty at AFC arent you :rofl:

[NZsarge]

Your buying the Volty at AFC arent you :rofl:

does'nt even deserve a response!:Pokey::oi-grr: I'll see you friday:2guns:;)

[yod]

scorpio 225?

[NZsarge]

scorpio 225?

You were so impressed how could I not!:laugh:
F@rkin insurance company is so SLOW!:mad: .......can you sense my frustration?
Won't be picking the bike up today.:rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

does it start with a ... nope can not say ...but i hear a couple of ppl i know like theirs ...

[NZsarge]

Finance company are starting to piss me off, fielding a few phone calls from the dealer, one was to ask if I had a tax receipt for last years earnings and I said NO, this might not happen yet...pfft:whocares:

[GSVR]

Finance company are starting to piss me off, fielding a few phone calls from the dealer, one was to ask if I had a tax receipt for last years earnings and I said NO, this might not happen yet...pfft:whocares:

If it was a Suzuki they would pay you to get it on HP. Triumphs you have to apply to own?

[NZsarge]

does it start with a ... nope can not say ...but i hear a couple of ppl i know like theirs ...

Heres a hint for you Sandra, we know someone else who has one, but i'm figuring you know already.
Just heard from the dealer again, seem all is well at the finance end:cool: Just the insurance holding up the scene now..meh...tomorrow maybe.:yawn:

[chanceyy]

Heres a hint for you Sandra, we know someone else who has one, but i'm figuring you know already.
Just heard from the dealer again, seem all is well at the finance end:cool: Just the insurance holding up the scene now..meh...tomorrow maybe.:yawn:

yeah in the local area ... but i know someone up north who has one as well

so thats two ... :devil2:

fingers crossed for you sarge you get it morrow :yes:

[NZsarge]

yeah in the local area ... but i know someone up north who has one as well

so thats two ... :devil2:

fingers crossed for you sarge you get it morrow :yes:

Yeah you know what it is and suspect most people do but are taking the opportunity to give me some shit:niceone: fair enough. But that Volty comment was below the belt....Just you wait James!
Finish work on wednesday morning so all going well I suspect i'll actually pick it up on thursday coz after today I think the weather will turn crappy til then but we'll see.
Funny, not feeling all that buzzed about it but I know I will be when I ride it away.

[yod]

so is it new/runout/ex-demo?

colour?

factory can(s)?

any extra goodies already/about to be attached?

spill.....

[chanceyy]

hey one can never miss the opportunity to give :shit: we all have to take our turns you know :yes: :lol:

[blacksheep]

Yeah you know what it is and suspect most people do but are taking the opportunity to give me some shit:niceone: fair enough. But that Volty comment was below the belt....Just you wait James!
Finish work on wednesday morning so all going well I suspect i'll actually pick it up on thursday coz after today I think the weather will turn crappy til then but we'll see.
Funny, not feeling all that buzzed about it but I know I will be when I ride it away.

had it as a courtesy bike today while mine was getting serviced:niceone:good luck i'm sure you'll have no problems getting it in the end:msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

so is it new/runout/ex-demo?

colour?

factory can(s)?

any extra goodies already/about to be attached?

spill.....

demo

silver

standard can

if I can swing it i'll be getting some Givi hard panniers

there ya go....spilt...

[NZsarge]

hey one can never miss the opportunity to give :shit: we all have to take our turns you know :yes: :lol:

Yeah it's all good, do my own share of stirring at times:2thumbsup

[Supertramp]

Hi guys n gals,
it been a few weeks.and now it seems like it will be a few more lol sprained my ankle:laugh: at work today so have plenty of time to do nothing:yawn:.still haven't got the bike fixed and still haven't picked up my scoot but now it seems like its all got to wait:mad:.can't wait to ride again though.went down to the doc on the r6 was told off by the doc for it too.but it didn't feel too bad.ahh rest time...what to do what to do...

[GSVR]

Hi guys n gals,
it been a few weeks.and now it seems like it will be a few more lol sprained my ankle:laugh: at work today so have plenty of time to do nothing:yawn:.still haven't got the bike fixed and still haven't picked up my scoot but now it seems like its all got to wait:mad:.can't wait to ride again though.went down to the doc on the r6 was told off by the doc for it too.but it didn't feel too bad.ahh rest time...what to do what to do...

Cool. Wonder how many have 50 scooters on here from PN. Should organise a meet. Check out the scooter racing at Ohakea in tonights paper!

[Supertramp]

Cool. Wonder how many have 50 scooters on here from PN. Should organise a meet. Check out the scooter racing at Ohakea in tonights paper!

lol mines 125 and ain't going at the mo.should take the r6 out see if the scooters can beat a cripple on a yami...i know i've left myself open for insults so lets hear it boys...cripples and yamis?:laugh:

[cowboyz]

just too fucking easy.

[NZsarge]

Well thats just typical, went to pick up the new bike and I get about 6 or 7 k's out from home and it starts to rain, I thought ok, i'll ride through this a bit but nooo! It starts to absolutely piss down! water going down the back of my neck and all so I turn around and was thinking at least it wont be to bad going back the way I came but nooo! twas even worse getting home! Grrr! :baby:

[u4ea]

god darn aye Sarge!!!....................SO WHERE ARE THE PICS OF THE NEW STEED HMMMM?????:headbang:No wet tshirt shots tho!!:shit:

[NZsarge]

god darn aye Sarge!!!....................SO WHERE ARE THE PICS OF THE NEW STEED HMMMM?????:headbang:No wet tshirt shots tho!!:shit:

Hardy har! you'd be a funny bugger. Well done:clap:. I'll try again tomorrow weather permitting..


When I got on the Ace to go over to Palmy I was thinking to myself Sh@t! I wont ever ride this bike again, bummed me out a bit..

[chanceyy]

god darn aye Sarge!!!....................SO WHERE ARE THE PICS OF THE NEW STEED HMMMM?????:headbang:No wet tshirt shots tho!!:shit:

gezzzzz chicky your quick off the mark today :laugh: :niceone:



Hardy har! you'd be a funny bugger. Well done:clap:. I'll try again tomorrow weather permitting..


When I got on the Ace to go over to Palmy I was thinking to myself Sh@t! I wont ever ride this bike again, bummed me out a bit..

ahh getting sentimental there sarge .. but think new wheels ya butt may last longer than 100ks :killingme

[HornetBoy]

Yea what is this new beast of yours ,come on were getting impatient :bash:


Give us a hint...

[blacksheep]

Well thats just typical, went to pick up the new bike and I get about 6 or 7 k's out from home and it starts to rain, I thought ok, i'll ride through this a bit but nooo! It starts to absolutely piss down! water going down the back of my neck and all so I turn around and was thinking at least it wont be to bad going back the way I came but nooo! twas even worse getting home! Grrr! :baby:

so thats why its raining ,ya bugger!

[NZsarge]

ahh getting sentimental there sarge .. but think new wheels ya butt may last longer than 100ks :killingme

Meh...I dunno, time will tell eh. It will take a little time to get used to it but i'm hoping the shape of the seat will lend it self better comfort.

[NZsarge]

so thats why its raining ,ya bugger!

But ofcourse! Why else?:rolleyes::laugh:

[manwithav8]

Hardy har! you'd be a funny bugger. Well done:clap:. I'll try again tomorrow weather permitting..


When I got on the Ace to go over to Palmy I was thinking to myself Sh@t! I wont ever ride this bike again, bummed me out a bit..

hahaha I took the bike to work today ( Linton ) cos it looked ok... Come time for the homeward ride I got all the gears on....

The only wet part is possibly the part a guy doesn't want wet when riding but wasn't too bad......

Was even thinking I should just carry on for an hour or so cos I was having fun, then the fuel light came on so I went home hahaha

[manwithav8]

demo

silver

standard can

if I can swing it i'll be getting some Givi hard panniers

there ya go....spilt...

ffaarrrkk me I still don't know... But the talk of panniers has me thinking either concours or Trumpie St Sprint...

[Meanie]

ffaarrrkk me I still don't know... But the talk of panniers has me thinking either concours or Trumpie St Sprint...

Dont think its a connie but you could be onto something with the sprint though, shall we go pull a finger nail or two and get the truth :cool:

[manwithav8]

Dont think its a connie but you could be onto something with the sprint though, shall we go pull a finger nail or two and get the truth :cool:

hhmm maybe a toenail would be more suiting.. He a big bugger so I don't want to be anywhere near the hands when the pain sets in lol

[chanceyy]

dunno if you guys have heard bout the "grab a plane" for 40 friends to have a day away ..

I have set up a plane to go from palmy to queenstown for a day away

I have some email addys but if you wanna seat on the party plane then pm me your email addy so i can send you an invite to join

once the plane is full it goes in the draw to be won ...

gotta be in to win for sure ..


cheers

sandra (chanceyy)

[Meanie]

hhmm maybe a toenail would be more suiting.. He a big bugger so I don't want to be anywhere near the hands when the pain sets in lol

There are others who know what he is buying eh....................chancey :whistle:

[chanceyy]

There are others who know what he is buying eh....................chancey :whistle:

who moi :innocent: .. only found out second hand .. but I hear my info is very very reliable .. :sweatdrop

[yod]

Meh...I dunno, time will tell eh. It will take a little time to get used to it but i'm hoping the shape of the seat will lend it self better comfort.

come on, where's the photos?!?!

I'm think I know what it is but I'll keep me trap shut til its officially announced:cool:

[u4ea]

come on, where's the photos?!?!



Well it's raining again today so if that bikes getting picked up we might get wet t -shirt pics afterall!!!!:chase:

[NZsarge]

yeah in the local area ... but i know someone up north who has one as well

so thats two ... :devil2:

fingers crossed for you sarge you get it morrow :yes:

Now you know three people who have one, We will take over the world!!after we get rid of all those pesky Bandits:whistle::lol:

[NZsarge]

Well it's raining again today so if that bikes getting picked up we might get wet t -shirt pics afterall!!!!:chase:

Not blardy likely! No, no bike today but I got it all signed up and there are panniers and suitable brackets on the way from New Plymouth.:headbang:

[blacksheep]

ha ha ha keep em guessing sarge

[NZsarge]

ha ha ha keep em guessing sarge

Yod I think knows, Chanceyy definitely knows....:devil2:

[fridsy]

ME bike es Fiixed...:clap:...I is now be able to ride at nite...
.....:angry2:...That is if i can get some time off work... $%@#! late nights!

[NZsarge]

Cheap thrills I know but I dont get many (cheap ones anyway) so I take the opportunity with both hands.:laugh:

[HornetBoy]

Yod I think knows, Chanceyy definitely knows....:devil2:

is ya new bike a bandit 1250 ?

[NZsarge]

ME bike es Fiixed...:clap:...I is now be able to ride at nite...
.....:angry2:...That is if i can get some time off work... $%@#! late nights!

Good stuff:niceone:

[NZsarge]

is ya new bike a bandit 1250 ?

No cigar for you either:shifty::shutup:

[HornetBoy]

No cigar for you either:shifty::shutup:

Grrr :2guns: ,come on spill the beans ,hint please :whistle:

[Meanie]

Not blardy likely! No, no bike today but I got it all signed up and there are panniers and suitable brackets on the way from New Plymouth.:headbang:

Do they make paniers for the Volty :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[chanceyy]

Yod I think knows, Chanceyy definitely knows....:devil2:

:whistle: ... btw whats your email addy .. seen the off topic post previously


ME bike es Fiixed...:clap:...I is now be able to ride at nite...
.....:angry2:...That is if i can get some time off work... $%@#! late nights!

woo hooo frids .. hmmm well hopefully things will settle for you guys once the xmas rush has been & gone .. will be up for a cruise next fri since i am travelling this week


ha ha ha keep em guessing sarge

but you know too :yes:

[ynot slow]

Kawasaki concours(sp) or zx14?

Not worried what you get as it's your choice,nice time at xmas though,hope they gave you a ham this time of year.

[NZsarge]

Kawasaki concours(sp) or zx14?

Not worried what you get as it's your choice,nice time at xmas though,hope they gave you a ham this time of year.

ZX14:drool:.........nup.

If money had been less of an issue that arguably would have my first choice.

[HornetBoy]

ZX14:drool:.........nup.

If money had been less of an issue that arguably would have my first choice.

hmmm :confused: is it a Japanese manufactured bike ? :headbang:

[NZsarge]

hmmm :confused: is it a Japanese manufactured bike ? :headbang:

Yes................

[Supertramp]

anyone seen the afc web page?:cool:who knew ktm were actualy able to make a decent looking road bike:calm:?i want it. :drool:
http://www.afc.co.nz/

[Supertramp]

Yes................

Please don't tell me you've downgraded to a suzi???!!!!:lol:

[NZsarge]

Please don't tell me you've downgraded to a suzi???!!!!:lol:

No..........(comment)

[NZsarge]

anyone seen the afc web page?:cool:who knew ktm were actualy able to make a decent looking road bike:calm:?i want it. :drool:
http://www.afc.co.nz/

I'm waiting to see one in the flesh before deciding wether or not I like the RC8, Superdukes friggin' rock though!

[HornetBoy]

Please don't tell me you've downgraded to a suzi???!!!!:lol:

HEY!! none of that!! :nono:

[ynot slow]

Please don't tell me you've downgraded to a suzi???!!!!:lol:

And what's wrong with one:woohoo:

[Supertramp]

And what's wrong with one:woohoo:

Mwahahahaha i'm just winding you all up I used to ride one but then I woke up to the reality of the pinicle of engineering mwahahahaha!!!! YAMAHA!!!!!!

[ynot slow]

Mwahahahaha i'm just winding you all up I used to ride one but then I woke up to the reality of the pinicle of engineering mwahahahaha!!!! YAMAHA!!!!!!

Don't wind too much we can recoil.Sheesh can't even give yammies shit as owned one too.

[HornetBoy]

Mwahahahaha i'm just winding you all up I used to ride one but then I woke up to the reality of the pinicle of engineering mwahahahaha!!!! YAMAHA!!!!!!


More like couldnt handle the superier power of the suzuki.:cool:
yamaha pfft :girlfight:

[NZsarge]

Well, best get in the shower and sort things out and get me to Palmy:Punk:

[yod]

Well, best get in the shower and sort things out and get me to Palmy:Punk:

nice....great day for a new bike....what time you picking it up?

[Supertramp]

whats the haps tomorow anyway guys?anyone up for a xmas eve ride 2?

[STUPY]

i'm up for a cruise, got a run in mind????;)

[Supertramp]

me????!!!!! nah thats for the old fullas lol.ride now if you want just anywhere.i'm farking bored.

[HornetBoy]

i'm up for a cruise, got a run in mind????;)

if people are keen for a ride tomorrow id be up to tagging along :niceone:

[Supertramp]

play follow the leader?who ever is in front leads the way?lol

[HornetBoy]

play follow the leader?who ever is in front leads the way?lol

sounds good :clap:

[Supertramp]

rangi bp 6ish?

[NZsarge]

nice....great day for a new bike....what time you picking it up?

Got there mid-day, did'nt get out of Palmy until about 6:30 and what do you know.....I got a wet arse on the way homeGrrr never mind it's at home now and it's all good.
Chick at Eurosport in New Plymouth sent over the rigging and the panniers........or I should say....pannier:slap::bash:
Thats ok too I guess, turns out I have to go back tomorrow anyway.

[chanceyy]

Got there mid-day, did'nt get out of Palmy until about 6:30 and what do you know.....I got a wet arse on the way homeGrrr never mind it's at home now and it's all good.
Chick at Eurosport in New Plymouth sent over the rigging and the panniers........or I should say....pannier:slap::bash:
Thats ok too I guess, turns out I have to go back tomorrow anyway.

congrats anyway sarge ... at least ya got it .. sooooooooooooooo first thoughts ???

[manwithav8]

Got there mid-day, did'nt get out of Palmy until about 6:30 and what do you know.....I got a wet arse on the way homeGrrr never mind it's at home now and it's all good.
Chick at Eurosport in New Plymouth sent over the rigging and the panniers........or I should say....pannier:slap::bash:
Thats ok too I guess, turns out I have to go back tomorrow anyway.

Oh come on, what the frug is it?? You have it now, you can spill the beans lol

[robertydog]

Congrates sarge. I reckon we should celebrate. chanceyy bake the man a cake.:devil2:

[chanceyy]

Congrates sarge. I reckon we should celebrate. chanceyy bake the man a cake.:devil2:

toooooooooooooooooo funny Rob .. will have to leave it for you to do :Pokey:

cause bike is loaded, truck is packed ready to travel after work morrow :yes: .. c u guys at wangas ... are we meeting & riding over together ??? :wari:

BTW will take laptop with me so I can keep up to date with you lot :lol:

[NZsarge]

congrats anyway sarge ... at least ya got it .. sooooooooooooooo first thoughts ???
Yeah..It's totally different to the Ace thats for sure, pissed me of it rained on the way home coz I was gonna go through the back way to Oringi just to have a play. Coz it's a sit up riding position it does'nt feel natural when you corner it but it's on rails none the less, just gotta learn to relax on it a bit, I was going along telling myself not to grip the handlebar grips so tight.
It will all fall into place eventually.

Chassis is quite taught but it rides slightly better than the Ace did, partly coz there is no road shock going through my arms and wrists, quite flickable and is light to handle in town and the open road. The motor is more flexable than I thought, it turns out you have to twist the throttle a little further to get the secondary butterflies to open up properly and she pulls a bit harder.

[chanceyy]

Yeah..It's totally different to the Ace thats for sure, pissed me of it rained on the way home coz I was gonna go through the back way to Oringi just to have a play. Coz it's a sit up riding position it does'nt feel natural when you corner it but it's on rails none the less, just gotta learn to relax on it a bit, I was going along telling myself not to grip the handlebar grips so tight.
It will all fall into place eventually.

Chassis is quite taught but it rides slightly better than the Ace did, partly coz there is no road shock going through my arms and wrists, quite flickable and is light to handle in town and the open road. The motor is more flexable than I thought, it turns out you have to twist the throttle a little further to get the secondary butterflies to open up properly and she pulls a bit harder.

great first impressions I hear ya on the sitting upright position, when nasty lent me her bike for the cheesecutter campaign ride it felt really unstable was not used to the front end being so light & took a bit of getting used to .. & I thought Betsy was a pretty upright position as well ..

mind you the Ace sure was full over sports position

[NZsarge]

Oh come on, what the frug is it?? You have it now, you can spill the beans lol
Yeah all right, I think iv'e milked it for all it's worth now. A '06 Yamaha FZ1 in silver which turns out to be a nicer colour than I gave it credit when you see it in the magazines and wot not.

Congrates sarge. I reckon we should celebrate. chanceyy bake the man a cake.:devil2:

Thanks Roberty, will be heading up that way at somestage to get John to put on a little protective film.
Was going to do that tomorrow but it turns out I have to go back to Palmy instead.

[NZsarge]

mind you the Ace sure was full over sports position

Missing the Ace:bye:Loving the new bike:D

[chanceyy]

Missing the Ace:bye:Loving the new bike:D

:lol: but does your ass last longer on the new bike :whistle:

[NZsarge]

:lol: but does your ass last longer on the new bike :whistle:

Too early too tell but ya never know, there some promising signs, will have to wait until I can get a longer ride in.
Won't bother me that much if it's no better in that respect coz I for one like to get of the bike regularly and have a yarn if i'm riding with someone and so on, thats what it's all about (to a large degree) for me, not into masochistic riding.:D

[chanceyy]

Too early too tell but ya never know, there some promising signs, will have to wait until I can get a longer ride in.
Won't bother me that much if it's no better in that respect coz I for one like to get of the bike regularly and have a yarn if i'm riding with someone and so on, thats what it's all about (to a large degree) for me, not into masochistic riding.:D

all good then ... look forwarding to seeing it next week .. so you going to wangas on boxing day ??

[NZsarge]

all good then ... look forwarding to seeing it next week .. so you going to wangas on boxing day ??

Have'nt made up my mind on that yet, I think i'd rather be riding a bike for myself but i'll see, I do like the Super motards.

[Meanie]

Nice one sarge :niceone: How about some photos then aye

[NZsarge]

Nice one sarge :niceone: How about some photos then aye

Geez, have'nt had the change to get a photo of it yet, will do soon though.

[GSVR]

Yeah all right, I think iv'e milked it for all it's worth now. A '06 Yamaha FZ1 in silver which turns out to be a nicer colour than I gave it credit when you see it in the magazines and wot not.


Brand loyalty. Its hard to change when you have a good run with a particular bike. Nice bike should give years of trouble free riding.

[NZsarge]

Brand loyalty. Its hard to change when you have a good run with a particular bike. Nice bike should give years of trouble free riding.

Yeah I hope so....well it bloody better!


Would have been all for a ZX14 if the money had stretched that far but i'm NOT disapointed, it would be fair to say the more I look at and think about it the more stoked about it i'm becoming.

[HornetBoy]

Yeah all right, I think iv'e milked it for all it's worth now. A '06 Yamaha FZ1 in silver which turns out to be a nicer colour than I gave it credit when you see it in the magazines and wot not.

nice one ,i like them alot ,and in silver :bleh: mmmmm.so is a celebratory ride in the makeing ?

are you planning on putting a slip-on .....on

[rustys]

Hi Chanceyy, riders going to Wanganui, are you having a meeting point anywhere, could link up with you as i will be down your way over Xmas.
Cheers,

[banditrider]

Yeah all right, I think iv'e milked it for all it's worth now. A '06 Yamaha FZ1 in silver which turns out to be a nicer colour than I gave it credit when you see it in the magazines and wot not.


Congrads dude - shame it's a yammy :whistle:

Just kidding. Should go the distance - there's a guy who does GC's on his and it's got 130,000+ kms on it. Luggage makes sense. :2thumbsup

Nice chrissy present!

[chanceyy]

Hi Chanceyy, riders going to Wanganui, are you having a meeting point anywhere, could link up with you as i will be down your way over Xmas.
Cheers,


that can be arranged rusty .. will you be down waikanae way again ??

[NZsarge]

nice one ,i like them alot ,and in silver :bleh: mmmmm.so is a celebratory ride in the makeing ?

are you planning on putting a slip-on .....on
I thought yeah for sure i'm gonna put an aftermarket on it but bugger it, I don't think I will, not for a while at least.

Congrads dude - shame it's a yammy :whistle:

Just kidding. Should go the distance - there's a guy who does GC's on his and it's got 130,000+ kms on it. Luggage makes sense. :2thumbsup

Nice chrissy present!
Thanks Andrew, hoping I get a good run out of it.

[NZsarge]

Anyone keen for a tootle on Sunday?

[HornetBoy]

I thought yeah for sure i'm gonna put an aftermarket on it but bugger it, I don't think I will, not for a while at least.

Yea costs alot to do i reckon (but those sv's sound mighty when they have a scorpion on em :devil2:)may aswell wait to you get over the high of a new bike and want to refreash the luv :cool:

[86GSXR]

Sitting here at Heathrow about to hop on a flight to Nairobi. Makes me glad we live in such a beautiful country, the UK is biker hell at the moment. Minus 2, salt all over the damp roads and the sun only up for a few hours.

Anyway, enough bitchin, have a great Christmas and New Year all :Punk:

[GSVR]

Just looked at Nairobi's weather and there temps seem about the same as NZ (Low 20's).
Don't go pulling any tigers tails. Been researching it and the chances of getting mauled are fairly high.

[Meanie]

Anyone keen for a tootle on Sunday?

Yea I maybe keen, as long as i can shake this bloody bug, wasnt feeling so hot last night. What did you have in mind ?

[ynot slow]

Sitting here at Heathrow about to hop on a flight to Nairobi. Makes me glad we live in such a beautiful country, the UK is biker hell at the moment. Minus 2, salt all over the damp roads and the sun only up for a few hours.

Anyway, enough bitchin, have a great Christmas and New Year all :Punk:

Halfway round the bloody world and still you're looking on,I think you're in Tauranga instead.

Weather wise that'll teach ya(envious me shit yep),sunny here,just.

Have a good xmas and new year likewise,p.s log onto chanceyy's flight to Queenstown and book a seat need to fill it.:2thumbsup

[ynot slow]

Yea I maybe keen, as long as i can shake this bloody bug, wasnt feeling so hot last night. What did you have in mind ?

Food,alcohol or change of weather bug.

Know a few who are feeling crap lately with the sudden weather change from bloody hot to cold day to day.

Here's hoping weather for xmas and boxing is good anyway,then the next week all fine,not much to ask for is it?

[NZsarge]

Yea I maybe keen, as long as i can shake this bloody bug, wasnt feeling so hot last night. What did you have in mind ?

Maybe shoot through to Masterton over the hill and back via the usual route or maybe scout a path up to Te Awanga/Clifton which I was going to post to see if I could get a group ride going soon after New Years.

[GSVR]

Maybe shoot through to Masterton over the hill and back via the usual route or maybe scout a path up to Te Awanga/Clifton which I was going to post to see if I could get a group ride going soon after New Years.

Might go for a short ride tomorrow would be good to check out your bike. Weather looks good unlike the forecast for Christmas day.

[NZsarge]

Yea I maybe keen, as long as i can shake this bloody bug, wasnt feeling so hot last night. What did you have in mind ?


Maybe shoot through to Masterton over the hill and back via the usual route or maybe scout a path up to Te Awanga/Clifton which I was going to post to see if I could get a group ride going soon after New Years.

If you're not super flash tomorrow and you still want a bit of a scoot we could do the always popular Vinegar hill....just a thought.

[fridsy]

Would love to go for a ride Sunday afternoon....:scooter:..can't make the morning...:zzzz:

Also am a little slower than most as I'm "over weight " and "
Under powered":Oops:

[HornetBoy]

Maybe shoot through to Masterton over the hill and back via the usual route or maybe scout a path up to Te Awanga/Clifton which I was going to post to see if I could get a group ride going soon after New Years.

Would be keen(as always) for a group ride after new years :niceone: should put that idea into action mate

[NZsarge]

Would be keen(as always) for a group ride after new years :niceone: should put that idea into action mate

Ok, done.
What time do people do people want to depart?

12:30 meeting @ Feilding BP for you Hornet and maybe 12:00 @ Ashhurst Mobil for anyone coming from this way and Palmy folk.
On the way back perhaps we could shoot through to Pohongina valley to the cafe/pub and shoot the shit before going home?

[HornetBoy]

Ok, done.
What time do people do people want to depart?

12:30 meeting @ Feilding BP for you Hornet and maybe 12:00 @ Ashhurst Mobil for anyone coming from this way and Palmy folk.
On the way back perhaps we could shoot through to Pohongina valley to the cafe/pub and shoot the shit before going home?

what date ? is this after new years or are you talking about tomorrow

[chanceyy]

so who is looking at going to Boxing day races ???

be good to show some of the welly crew the back roads to feilding - marton - Turakina .. anyone keen

thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63487)


cowboyz or yod .. can you do the map thing to show the route plz

[NZsarge]

what date ? is this after new years or are you talking about tomorrow

Tomorrow as in this sunday the 23rd

[HornetBoy]

Tomorrow as in this sunday the 23rd

o :bash: thought we were thinking of a after new years ride... bugga dont think ill be able to make one tomorrow just did a ride today ,bugga

[NZsarge]

o :bash: thought we were thinking of a after new years ride... bugga dont think ill be able to make one tomorrow just did a ride today ,bugga
So??? Just get back on the bike dude....easy.



Will be posting a plan to ride to Te Awanga in the next couple of days, cant make up my mind if it should be the 2nd or the weekend of the 5th...

[HornetBoy]

So??? Just get back on the bike dude....easy.
but there is the issue of $$ which im very short of at the moment :angry2: (im a poor student lol)



Will be posting a plan to ride to Te Awanga in the next couple of days, cant make up my mind if it should be the 2nd or the weekend of the 5th...

that sounds good ,the 2nd would be a good date,mind you the weeksends would be better for the people with jobs lol

[HornetBoy]

so who is looking at going to Boxing day races ???

be good to show some of the welly crew the back roads to feilding - marton - Turakina .. anyone keen

thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63487)
cowboyz or yod .. can you do the map thing to show the route plz

did one myself -what do ya think of it ,http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=palmerston+north&daddr=feilding+to:vinegar+hill+to:hunterville+to:-39.892353,175.297165+to:fordell+to:wanganui&mra=dme&mrcr=3,4&mrsp=4&sz=11&sll=-39.872331,175.476379&sspn=0.201835,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.889719,175.389175&spn=0.201784,0.466919&z=11&iwloc=ddw2&om=1

[NZsarge]

but there is the issue of $$ which im very short of at the moment :angry2: (im a poor student lol)




that sounds good ,the 2nd would be a good date

Fair enough, The problem I see with the 2nd is people still may have family stuff going on, it's a difficult time of year to plan a ride, either you luck in with a mutually acceptable date or there is no interest.
I guess I will find out when I post the ride details.

[HornetBoy]

Fair enough, The problem I see with the 2nd is people still may have family stuff going on, it's a difficult time of year to plan a ride, either you luck in with a mutually acceptable date or there is no interest.
I guess I will find out when I post the ride details.

yea rite there mate (im a bit pissed off i can afford to ride tomorrow (its that bad lo :buggerd:l) well 2nd or 5th im able to come along :2thumbsup ,and get a good look over ya knew steed.are you coming along on cowboys ashurst to aiktio ride *spelling is shocking i know)

[NZsarge]

, it's a difficult time of year to plan a ride, either you luck in with a mutually acceptable date or there is no interest.
I guess I will find out when I post the ride details.

Looks like this will be the problem for tomorrow too maybe...will check the puter in the morning and see what's up
Might just end up pissing of and doing my own thing yet, thats all good though, just got the sounds hooked up and i'm good to go:niceone:

[NZsarge]

yea rite there mate (im a bit pissed off i can afford to ride tomorrow (its that bad lo :buggerd:l) well 2nd or 5th im able to come along :2thumbsup ,and get a good look over ya knew steed.are you coming along on cowboys ashurst to aiktio ride *spelling is shocking i know)

Yeah I think so at this stage.

[HornetBoy]

Yeah I think so at this stage.

ah ill get to see it then...then :woohoo:

[chanceyy]

did one myself -what do ya think of it ,http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=palmerston+north&daddr=feilding+to:vinegar+hill+to:hunterville+to:-39.892353,175.297165+to:fordell+to:wanganui&mra=dme&mrcr=3,4&mrsp=4&sz=11&sll=-39.872331,175.476379&sspn=0.201835,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.889719,175.389175&spn=0.201784,0.466919&z=11&iwloc=ddw2&om=1

that was bit further out than I was planning .. remember welly riders need to get to palmy area first so need to give them a good hour to hour & half to get in the general area first ... have kinda posted a map but could not get the destination markers to stay .. but its a good route without going miles outta the way



Fair enough, The problem I see with the 2nd is people still may have family stuff going on, it's a difficult time of year to plan a ride, either you luck in with a mutually acceptable date or there is no interest.
I guess I will find out when I post the ride details.

after the 27th sarge I am pretty free to go riding anyday .. so you just plan the ride & lets see who turns up ..

[ynot slow]

after the 27th sarge I am pretty free to go riding anyday .. so you just plan the ride & lets see who turns up ..

I'm awol after this week,can ride 29,30, 31dec(if no horses racing at stratford),2jan,4,5,6 jan.Have hospital visit early thursday 3jan,but pm ok so if anybody up this way gis a call,coffee or bbq available if wanted.If interested bed here as well if you want an overnighter.

[chanceyy]

I'm awol after this week,can ride 29,30, 31dec(if no horses racing at stratford),2jan,4,5,6 jan.Have hospital visit early thursday 3jan,but pm ok so if anybody up this way gis a call,coffee or bbq available if wanted.If interested bed here as well if you want an overnighter.

hmmm sounds tempting ..... forgotten highway is still calling my name .. but seeing as we coming to the naki for the birthdays .. we shall see :yes:

just brought my xmas/birthday pressie to self today :lol:

[NZsarge]

hmmm sounds tempting ..... forgotten highway is still calling my name .. but seeing as we coming to the naki for the birthdays .. we shall see :yes:

just brought my xmas/birthday pressie to self today :lol:

Yes forgotten highway will be a possibility for me these holidays.


Hmmm, combined xmas/birthday pressy....must be big does it have two wheels and a motor?

[chanceyy]

Yes forgotten highway will be a possibility for me these holidays.


Hmmm, combined xmas/birthday pressy....must be big does it have two wheels and a motor?

sweet ..

hmmm nope .. of course its big .. laffing since i am no wee thing .. but it will go nice with my pants :whistle: .... custom made job :nya:

[NZsarge]

sweet ..

hmmm nope .. of course its big .. laffing since i am no wee thing .. but it will go nice with my pants :whistle: .... custom made job :nya:

Ah cool! Who's makin' that for you then?

[NZsarge]

Chanceyy, could you jack up a link to the thread I just posted at some stage coz I dunno how to do that, cheers ears.:niceone:

[chanceyy]

Ah cool! Who's makin' that for you then?

guess you missed my chanceyy in the tron thread :lol: .... went to Quasi's this morn & Paula measured me for a custom one .. then met a few more of the hammy crew for lunch & went out for a weeeeee pootle this aft .. been a great day for sure .. :yes:

just need a wee fix on Betsy .. hoping some of the crew can help me with it when i get back .. :eek: ..shouldn't be a big job but dunno how to do it myself :no:

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy, could you jack up a link to the thread I just posted at some stage coz I dunno how to do that, cheers ears.:niceone:

This one ????????? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1352278#post1352278)

want a calendar event as well so you can see numbers ??

[Meanie]

I should be a starter for your short ride tomorrow Sarge, Should see you at Mobil Ashhurst at 12.00
Ill post in the morning, starting to come right, a run over viniger hill maybe just what the doc ordered

[NZsarge]

guess you missed my chanceyy in the tron thread :lol: .... went to Quasi's this morn & Paula measured me for a custom one .. then met a few more of the hammy crew for lunch & went out for a weeeeee pootle this aft .. been a great day for sure .. :yes:

just need a wee fix on Betsy .. hoping some of the crew can help me with it when i get back .. :eek: ..shouldn't be a big job but dunno how to do it myself :no:

Yeah, missed that post.
Whats up with ya bike??

[NZsarge]

I should be a starter for your short ride tomorrow Sarge, Should see you at Mobil Ashhurst at 12.00
Ill post in the morning, starting to come right, a run over viniger hill maybe just what the doc ordered

Ah sweet, was starting to think I smelt bad or something...

[NZsarge]

This one ????????? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1352278#post1352278)

want a calendar event as well so you can see numbers ??

Yeah go on...you know you want to:niceone::DCheers

[chanceyy]

Yeah, missed that post.
Whats up with ya bike??

tri boy took betsy for a wee run .. after fixing my clutch (to much play in it) .. said back brakes need a bleed & scuff .. plenty of pad still but crap at slowing me down .. .. prob been like front brakes oil never been changed .. so suggested I get that done asap .. & like I know how to do it :lol:

if that does not work slave thingy will need replacing

[Meanie]

Ah sweet, was starting to think I smelt bad or something...

Na mate just keeping low on the radar at the mo
see you tomorrow

[NZsarge]

tri boy took betsy for a wee run .. after fixing my clutch (to much play in it) .. said back brakes need a bleed & scuff .. plenty of pad still but crap at slowing me down .. .. prob been like front brakes oil never been changed .. so suggested I get that done asap .. & like I know how to do it :lol:

if that does not work slave thingy will need replacing

Hmmm thats no biggie really unless you need parts.

[NZsarge]

Na mate just keeping low on the radar at the mo
see you tomorrow

Cool, well i'm off to the TV, recorded Californication:devil2: so I better go watch it then hit the hay.

[chanceyy]

Hmmm thats no biggie really unless you need parts.

hmmm prob no biggie if you know wot your doing .. or how to do it :lol:


btw calendar event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1514) for 05/01 ride

[Meanie]

Feeling averagly ok so ill meet you at Mobil Ashhurst :niceone:

[GSVR]

Will come along to have a look at the Yamaha and maybe ride part of the ride if you old guys don't mind a young fellow tagging along.

[NZsarge]

Will come along to have a look at the Yamaha and maybe ride part of the ride if you old guys don't mind a young fellow tagging along.

Have you got someone else coming with you?

[GSVR]

Have you got someone else coming with you?

Meanie understands. No just me. If your heading out Vinegar hill theres a nice road that the Ashhurst guys never seem to ride but its very nice and comes out before Mangaweka.

[NZsarge]

Have you got someone else coming with you?


Meanie understands. No just me. If your heading out Vinegar hill theres a nice road that the Ashhurst guys never seem to ride but its very nice and comes out before Mangaweka.

No one gets it when i'm trying to be a smart arse.
Interesting, i'm up for a new road.

[chanceyy]

have a good ride guys :yes:

[GSVR]

Good ride in pleasant weather conditions. Bit more traffic than normal on the vinegar hill road.

Here's a picture of Sarges new bike.

[HornetBoy]

Good ride in pleasant weather conditions. Bit more traffic than normal on the vinegar hill road.

Here's a picture of Sarges new bike.

:drool::clap: Fark me sarge very nice bike (weird stumpy exhaust tho ,why are these engineers doing these kind of exhuasts :wacko: always did like the look of a new bike :yes: cant wait to see it in person .

[NZsarge]

Sweet ride today guys, freakin' awesome roads too.
Cheers, probably see you Saturday.

[chanceyy]

hmmmm wot rides on sat ???

[cowboyz]

nice run. I had never been on that road either. Nice corners with some amazing scenery. Good catchup at ohinigiti. Vinegar hill was entertaining. Nothing like racing 70 yr old grandmas in little hatchbacks to make you feel fast huh?

Have a great xmas and might see you at the beach next week.

[banditrider]

Shame I missed the ride. Was working/getting sorted for xmas.

Not sure if I'll make it on Saturday, so if I don't have a good ride.

Hope ya all have a great Christmas and I'll catch up with ya on the road somewhere...

[NZsarge]

hmmmm wot rides on sat ???

Cowboyz' ride to Akatio.

[chanceyy]

Cowboyz' ride to Akatio.

:doh: of course it is :lol: ..

[NZsarge]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, enjoy yourselves.

[yod]

was stuck driving a cage to the start of the forgotten highway and back....reminded me how much i HATE driving cars on the open road, mainly that you're surrounded by tossers in other cars

did get to catch up with some rellies I havent seen in a while so it was a good day but getting there and back was farkin PAAAAINFUL.....

[cowboyz]

you may have to go get a 250 to learn how to ride again by the end of the holidays.

[ynot slow]

was stuck driving a cage to the start of the forgotten highway and back....reminded me how much i HATE driving cars on the open road, mainly that you're surrounded by tossers in other cars

did get to catch up with some rellies I havent seen in a while so it was a good day but getting there and back was farkin PAAAAINFUL.....

You came and escaped the Naki without your passport for the republic,naughty boy.:Police:

Put the driving down to the fact it is xmas,am working today,and it will be fun in Stratford,all the idiot old coots come to town,from the backblocks,via FH to buy pressies for the wife(sheep etc).They only come to town a couple of times a year,gotta love angle parking and road works on the two roundabouts in town.Meanwhile in Hawera similar things happen,good day here car or bike to work.

[Meanie]

Yea, awesome ride yesterday, just wot the doctor ordered
Sarge your bike is buuueeetiful mate
Shit Yod you had to drive in that bloody traffic, didnt plan that too well did ya :no:
Merry Xmas everyone, see you on the beach ride :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

Wicked! Mega stoked! another fine day.:woohoo: thought it was gonna be shite until friday.