Manawatu Rant n Rave

[NZsarge]

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

Fark, shoulda stayed home!:brick:

[blue eyed savage]

why what did u do?

[NZsarge]

The bike took a real hard close up look at the tarseal today.

[NZsarge]

I'm off down to my brothers for a beer.

[chanceyy]

I'm off down to my brothers for a beer.

glad to hear your ok Sarge ..the bike can be fixed .. hmm just take it easy with those beers mate .. they have a way of knocking ppl on their ass after they have had an off

[robertydog]

Keep your chin up mate. Glad you in one peice.

[HornetBoy]

The bike took a real hard close up look at the tarseal today.

:gob: o shit your joking mate...is it fixable ,whats the damage (to you and/or the bike)

[NZsarge]

It's all fixable, like a good Yamaha it threw itself under me so I did'nt get hurt, bloody pearler it is!:niceone:
Had to be one of the easyiest get offs in history, don't even have any bumps or bruises.

[HornetBoy]

It's all fixable, like a good Yamaha it threw itself under me so I did'nt get hurt, bloody pearler it is!:niceone:
Had to be one of the easyiest get offs in history, don't even have any bumps or bruises.

wow sounds like you were lucky then (least you weren't seriously hurt ) but its a shame that it happened only days after you brought it . was it the rider or bike that cause the mishap :whistle:

good excuse to buy some after market bling for it eh ,these days the genuine parts cost more :mad:

[banditrider]

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.....

Know wat ya mean - drove through Stratford myself today...


It's all fixable, like a good Yamaha it threw itself under me so I did'nt get hurt, bloody pearler it is!:niceone:
Had to be one of the easyiest get offs in history, don't even have any bumps or bruises.

Still sux though mate - I know what it's like to ding ya new bike...

Make sure you have a great xmas to make up for it!

[manwithav8]

It's all fixable, like a good Yamaha it threw itself under me so I did'nt get hurt, bloody pearler it is!:niceone:
Had to be one of the easyiest get offs in history, don't even have any bumps or bruises.

Mate that bitsbig time.. Glad your ok, if you need a hand or tools are anything for the minor bits after the shop has finished let me know.... Got a great shed with all the tools in the world... Happy to help..

Keep the head up mate..

[chanceyy]

Mate that bitsbig time.. Glad your ok, if you need a hand or tools are anything for the minor bits after the shop has finished let me know.... Got a great shed with all the tools in the world... Happy to help..

Keep the head up mate..

hmm so are you the one i need to talk nicely too about bleeding betsy's back brakes then :whistle:... sure like to have good brakes :yes: ... mind you i do remember you owe me a hot choccy so this could surfice instead :lol:

[manwithav8]

hmm so are you the one i need to talk nicely too about bleeding betsy's back brakes then :whistle:... sure like to have good brakes :yes: ... mind you i do remember you owe me a hot choccy so this could surfice instead :lol:

Yeah could do that.....Brakes are easy, once yo uhave learnt you will not need a hand again....

[NZsarge]

Mate that bitsbig time.. Glad your ok, if you need a hand or tools are anything for the minor bits after the shop has finished let me know.... Got a great shed with all the tools in the world... Happy to help..

Keep the head up mate..

Awesome offer mate and if there is anything that need doing that I cant manage i'll be sure to give you a call, despite the absolute chaos it's in I have a reasonable workshop at my disposal.
I would expect the the bike will return in pretty much tip top shape, after all the what I pay insurance for but I get where you are coming from, cheers.

[chanceyy]

Yeah could do that.....Brakes are easy, once yo uhave learnt you will not need a hand again....

kinda done it once or twice on a car (stock car) but never a motorbike .. apparently there is still a heap of pad but they can do with a scuff up as well


the oil has prob never been changed in back brakes .. front was done not long ago .. forgot about the back ones :Oops::whistle:

[manwithav8]

Awesome offer mate and if there is anything that need doing that I cant manage i'll be sure to give you a call, despite the absolute chaos it's in I have a reasonable workshop at my disposal.
I would expect the the bike will return in pretty much tip top shape, after all the what I pay insurance for but I get where you are coming from, cheers.

No worries mate... Keep ya head, enjoy xmas even though thats hard right now....

How is the weather in vegas right now, we are going to be passing through just after lunch heading to napier....

[NZsarge]

No worries mate... Keep ya head, enjoy xmas even though thats hard right now....

How is the weather in vegas right now, we are going to be passing through just after lunch heading to napier....

I'm 12k out of Vegas so all I can say is were have the odd shower here.

[manwithav8]

I'm 12k out of Vegas so all I can say is were have the odd shower here.

wicked.. I think we will just keep hard and ride regardless of the weather cos I know when it'a time to come hom it will be great and I won't want to drive lol

[Meanie]

Merry Christmas all
Keep your head up Sarge, youll get it back before you know it
Call in if your heading past

[robertydog]

No worries mate... Keep ya head, enjoy xmas even though thats hard right now....

How is the weather in vegas right now, we are going to be passing through just after lunch heading to napier....

Overcast. Had a slight shower this morning. Bloody warm.

[manwithav8]

Overcast. Had a slight shower this morning. Bloody warm.

Thanks mate.. Just loaded the bike and now it is sacked on it's ass lol... Will be taking it easy but can't wait to get there and enjoy the wrmth and beer..

Have a good xmas everyone....

[chanceyy]

Thanks mate.. Just loaded the bike and now it is sacked on it's ass lol... Will be taking it easy but can't wait to get there and enjoy the wrmth and beer..

Have a good xmas everyone....

you have a great xmas too lee & see you out there soon .. thanks for the offer to help bleed the brakes .. let me know when your free, I would really appreciate it

to everyone else from the crew have a great day with your families & see you all out there again real soon

Sarge - the bike will look as good as new again soon, & still looking forward to seeing it close up

Betsy is all loaded ready for the trip home this afternoon .. are any of you braving the weather morrow to go to wangas?

[NZsarge]

Merry Christmas all
Keep your head up Sarge, youll get it back before you know it
Call in if your heading past

Cheers James, hopefully it will all go smooth:laugh: They got Kerry's bike fixed pretty quickly when he binned his so fingers crossed.

[NZsarge]

Thanks everyone for the concern and I'll see you all once the bike has been seen to. Meanwhile i'll be hangin' round in here.


Have a good day all and a spify New Year.

[fridsy]

Betsy is all loaded ready for the trip home this afternoon .. are any of you braving the weather morrow to go to wangas?

I'm Going saturday night...got three days off...:banana:... stay till tuesday nite, got a few places I can stay and got to make up for being sick Christmas day:(...From 2 am onwards:mad:..so stayed home and did NOTHING:apint:

[HornetBoy]

ah typical wanganui /manawatu weather ,sunny one minute raining and hail the next :cold:

stunner of a good day today was: bikes babes and and the smell of burning fossil fuel :shutup: (what more could a guy want :innocent:) ,but only made me want to be riding my bike not bloody watching them lol . :first: ,,hope one day ill have a go at racing here :yes:



Anyone else come up to view the sights? post ya pictures if ya took any 2 please ,my camera wasn't charged the night before grrrrrr ,of all the days i forget to do it

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=chanceyy;1354783]kinda done it once or twice on a car (stock car) but never a motorbike .. apparently there is still a heap of pad but they can do with a scuff up as well



They don't have brakes or brains in stockcars lol.Well the one I helped on didn't have much brakes at club day years ago,so when mechanics race 1 ended and the driver used the light pole to fully stop,I said no thanks to race 2.

[chanceyy]

I'm Going saturday night...got three days off...:banana:... stay till tuesday nite, got a few places I can stay and got to make up for being sick Christmas day:(...From 2 am onwards:mad:..so stayed home and did NOTHING:apint:

Just about to organise a newbies, drag riders outta the woodwork ride for the 2nd .. will post a link in here soonish


ah typical wanganui /manawatu weather ,sunny one minute raining and hail the next :cold:

stunner of a good day today was: bikes babes and and the smell of burning fossil fuel :shutup: (what more could a guy want :innocent:) ,but only made me want to be riding my bike not bloody watching them lol . :first: ,,hope one day ill have a go at racing here :yes:


Anyone else come up to view the sights? post ya pictures if ya took any 2 please ,my camera wasn't charged the night before grrrrrr ,of all the days i forget to do it

Yup great day racing/socialising feeling quite tired now .. no rain all day, just wind mostly on ride up



kinda done it once or twice on a car (stock car) but never a motorbike .. apparently there is still a heap of pad but they can do with a scuff up as well

They don't have brakes or brains in stockcars lol.Well the one I helped on didn't have much brakes at club day years ago,so when mechanics race 1 ended and the driver used the light pole to fully stop,I said no thanks to race 2.

:lol:

[chanceyy]

Ride on the 2nd Jan info here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1355728#post1355728)..

[STUPY]

i have to admite my first cemetry look and was very impressed, they only thing that let the day down was pissed teens not able to control themselves yet again!:nono:

the racing was fantastic, with the odd rider going for a slide.
my hat off the the group who organised it "well done":2thumbsup

wish i had gone up with a few of you guys thou, but was a last minute
desiction on my part.:scooter:

i also heard there was a bike accident in feilding?? can anyone enlighten me on that????:gob:

[HornetBoy]

Hey sarge,was askin bout ya bike at phil turnbulls (was in there looking at ma future gsxr ) and heard it might be done in like 1 weeks :2thumbsup ,how is it all going ?

[NZsarge]

Hey sarge,was askin bout ya bike at phil turnbulls (was in there looking at ma future gsxr ) and heard it might be done in like 1 weeks :2thumbsup ,how is it all going ?

Just got the claim form faxed away about 2 hours ago, hmmm I got serious doubts as to wether it would be done in a week! Once they get the go ahead and they have all the parts I cant see it taking anymore than a day to actually fix it coz it's only cosmetic damage really apart from the radiator. Sugilite was round here the other day and were discussing it and he reckons it will go close to being written off. I would'nt be overly surprised if it were.
Tally it up radiator maybe $2000, headlight $400, fairing $2000, footpeg assembly $200, engine sidecover $200, rear footpeg hanger $100, handlebars and handlebar posts $250, brackets $150 plus labour maybe 8x $75.
That's $5900 as a very rough guess could well be much more than that...
Who knows, time will tell, if thay had all the parts in NZ which I also seriously doubt once it got approved to be fixed then yeah, a week from that point should'nt be that far out but if bits need to come from Japan the automatically puts another 2 weeks on to it:rolleyes:
I am working on the assumption that half way mark of the value of the bike would be the write off point.

[HornetBoy]

Just got the claim form faxed away about 2 hours ago, hmmm I got serious doubts as to wether it would be done in a week! Once they get the go ahead and they have all the parts I cant see it taking anymore than a day to actually fix it coz it's only cosmetic damage really apart from the radiator. Sugilite was round here the other day and were discussing it and he reckons it will go close to being written off. I would'nt be overly surprised if it were.
Tally it up radiator maybe $2000, headlight $400, fairing $2000, footpeg assembly $200, engine sidecover $200, rear footpeg hanger $100, handlebars and handlebar posts $250, brackets $150 plus labour maybe 8x $75.
That's $5900 as a very rough guess could well be much more than that...
Who knows, time will tell, if thay had all the parts in NZ which I also seriously doubt once it got approved to be fixed then yeah, a week from that point should'nt be that far out but if bits need to come from Japan the automatically puts another 2 weeks on to it:rolleyes:
I am working on the assumption that half way mark of the value of the bike would be the write off point.

jesus :pinch: yea thats very expensive ,well by the looks of it im guessing write off would be a better option wouldn't it ? as you might not get that bike back for many months to come if ya have to wait for all those parts from far and away places <_<

only hope for your sake they pick an option sooner than later so your not going to miss all the great rides before its back to work

[NZsarge]

jesus :pinch: yea thats very expensive ,well by the looks of it im guessing write off would be a better option wouldn't it ? as you might not ge that bike back for many months to come i ya have to wait for all those parts from far and away places <_<

Meh...finacially it would probably be better if it was'nt coz as I said it's only cosmetic and if fixed PROPERLY you wont be able to tell it from new:niceone::headbang: but on the other hand there is a really nice lowish milage '04 R1 in candy red:drool: down at TSS in the Hutt.

[HornetBoy]

Meh...finacially it would probably be better if it was'nt coz as I said it's only cosmetic and if fixed PROPERLY you wont be able to tell it from new:niceone::headbang: but on the other hand there is a really nice lowish milage '04 R1 in candy red:drool: down at TSS in the Hutt.

haha yea i felt the same way after i brought my latest steed,next day surfing trademe and saw a yzf r6 with pipes and lots of other bling for $7500 ,it was like a superbike vs a budget range for the same price .i know which i wouldve picked if i had the money back :devil2:

mind you i think i wouldve crashed that r6 if id have brought it before this ,probly wouldve been the dumbest choice of bike for a person my age IMO

[NZsarge]

haha yea i felt the same way after i brought my latest steed,next day surfing trademe and saw a yzf r6 with pipes and lots of other bling for $7500 ,it was like a superbike vs a budget range for the same price .i know which i wouldve picked if i had the money back :devil2:

mind you i think i wouldve crashed that r6 if id have brought it before this ,probly wouldve been the dumbest choice of bike for a person my age IMO

Oh don't get me wrong, I made the right choice in bike but those bloody red R1's look so nice.

[robertydog]

Oh don't get me wrong, I made the right choice in bike but those bloody red R1's look so nice.

And Black ones

[yod]

Meh...finacially it would probably be better if it was'nt coz as I said it's only cosmetic and if fixed PROPERLY you wont be able to tell it from new:niceone::headbang: but on the other hand there is a really nice lowish milage '04 R1 in candy red:drool: down at TSS in the Hutt.

newsflash - there is a blue '02 R1 at Freedom Honda for $11.5k (i think thats right) but only 6900km on it....(apparently)

FINALLY getting a spin on the RF tomorrow - I asked the wife if she would kindly chauffeur my parents to Hawkes Bay whilst I ride up....can't wait....must be at least 2 weeks since I been on the bike!:woohoo:

[cowboyz]

akaikio is on the way to hawkes bay!

[yod]

akaikio is on the way to hawkes bay!

i tried that one on lol

[NZsarge]

i tried that one on lol

Hey sunshine....long time no see:D

[banditrider]

Hey sunshine....long time no see:D

Yep, I'm burnt!

[ynot slow]

i tried that one on lol

And a little boy waits,and waits,and has to drive the car,bugger.

[Meanie]

Yep, I'm burnt!

So did I :oi-grr:

[86GSXR]

Hi everyone. We've survived the African mainland and are now on the island of Zanzibar in a very relaxed hotel on the beach. This is good and the perfect way to wind down from the last week.

Africa is amazing! We've spent the last week cruising in a big Mercedes safari truck from Nairobi in Kenya, through the Rift Valley, into Tanzania and the Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge and the Ngrongorongo crater. The animals are truly incredible, all living side by side in relative peace. It's an amazing natural ecosystem and the animals have it worked out very well. The only thing that fucks it is us of course. But it's great to see the effort going into conservation here and the locals are real determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Most nights have been spent camping in the bush. It's a humbling experience to know that you're surrounded by nearly every predator on earth and to lie awake and know that there are hyenas just inches from your tent. Luckily they're basically cowards and you'd have to be very unlucky to run foul of them. The lions are a different story though, and I'm just bloody thankful that no buffalo's decided to get into the tent. These things are the most dangerous animals around, they will spend hours making sure you are dead, and they bear a grudge.

According to the guides we've been incredibly lucky to have seen as much of the animals as we have. Lions (mating season - my god those boys have to work lol), hippos, giraffe, elephants (in the camp!), two leopards, what an incredible animal, cheetta stalking (wow), vultures (the aeriel spotters), civet cats, tons of birds, flamingos, the rhino! crocs, zebra, wildebeast and more. We got a taste of the annual migration, incredible.

The roads are intense. Some are non existant, but yet there was one which was better than anything in NZ. The Japanese govt built it to get into the Ngorongorongo crater and it was bliss after being banged around for most of the days.

OSH would just collapse into a quivering heap if they had to deal with the conditions here, and the HP would just have give up trying to control the drivers. Strangely though, it all seems to work as long as you're alert.

The people are something else and their living conditions are hard to describe. Dirt streets, shacks, cattle, dogs, and children everywhere. They seem happy enough though, and take pride in their appearance. AIDS is huge and unemployment runs about 40 %, so they make sure they do a good job because there's always someone else who will. If they lose their jobs, they starve. Simple.

I'm in two minds whether it would be doable by bike. On the one hand yes, easily, on the other well, you've got to survive the drivers, the potholes, the animals and the heat. And the toilets, christ. And just check very carefully for whats behind that bush or under that tree when you stop for a fag and a pee :eek5:

OK, i'll get off the line and let these guys on the puter.

Happy New Year :woohoo::D

[banditrider]

Sounds awesome - totally jealous. Just finished watching the Long Way Down and would love to bike through there...

Have fun!

[NZsarge]

Happy New year to you and Sarah too mate.

[86GSXR]

Darn right! Well, a future ride for the crew then eh? Right, better go, a crowd is forming. HAve a good one :yes:

[cowboyz]

fantastic. godo to hear from you. SOunds like you are having the time of your life. Be good to see you back in civilization and will have a hot latte ready for your return.

Cheers

[86GSXR]

Happy New year to you and Sarah too mate.


fantastic. godo to hear from you. SOunds like you are having the time of your life. Be good to see you back in civilization and will have a hot latte ready for your return.

Cheers


Cheers guys, you have an excellent NY and it will be good to catch up soon! Sorry to read of your mishap Sarge, didn't quite get time to check the full story. Sarah has a pressie for Bobby too :yes:

[chanceyy]

do have to wonder how your managing without your daily latte intake

great write up hon looking forward to seeing some amazing pics .. take care & have a great new yrs .. :sunny:

[Meanie]

Great to hear from you Al Best wishes to you and Sarah for the new year
How you getting on with the lack of Latte outlets over there :laugh:
See you when you get back

[GSVR]

Sounds like your right at home there Al . The party animal amounst the wild animals.

Were a couple of bikes down over here. I don't mind lending someone my SV while I borrow the 955 if thats ok :niceone:

[manwithav8]

Sounds like your right at home there Al . The party animal amounst the wild animals.

Were a couple of bikes down over here. I don't mind lending someone my SV while I borrow the 955 if thats ok :niceone:

Typical lol

Good on ya AL and Sarah, enjoy the rest of your time over there....

Will be great to see all the pics

[STUPY]

well as i proberbly won't be able to get on here tomorrow due to bloody work, i wish everybody a great new years and make sure you enjoy yourselves no matter what you do and most importantly be safe in how you do it. all i have to say is bring on some more awesome weather and some great friends and lets go riding!!!

p.s if your getting pissed have one for me :2thumbsup:drinknsin

[chanceyy]

well as i proberbly won't be able to get on here tomorrow due to bloody work, i wish everybody a great new years and make sure you enjoy yourselves no matter what you do and most importantly be safe in how you do it. all i have to say is bring on some more awesome weather and some great friends and lets go riding!!!

p.s if your getting pissed have one for me :2thumbsup:drinknsin

might be able to organise that Sean .. you have a great nite too .. :yes: .. see you on the 2nd :niceone:

[STUPY]

might be able to organise that Sean .. you have a great nite too .. :yes: .. see you on the 2nd :niceone:

damn straight i'm there with bells on:banana:

[yod]

Hi you lot

nice to hear from you Al - have to say I'm a bit jealous, Africa sounds like a real buzz, should hopefully get there in the not too distant future.

Sorry to hear about the off yesterday. Not good. I hope it isnt a recurring theme. Glad the injuries were relatively minor too. Shame I couldnt make the ride but ahwell.....

Had a good ride back from Napier today. For some reason I was actually quite enjoying all the traffic (i dont know why either). Passed about a million cars and trucks and several other bikes too (some harleys just cant go round corners can they :lol:) and had a blinding run through the gorge. Must have seen half a dozen cops but they weren't interested in me :cool:

[chanceyy]

Hi you lot



hey Yod does this mean your back in the land of the living so to speak :lol: .. hope you had great xmas

yeah was not quite the same without the RF on the ride ..

catch you soon :lol:

[yod]

Hey sunshine....long time no see:D

yea im still alive....finally got some riding in this weekend too, was good, good weather, nice cruise

have to catch up soon


And a little boy waits,and waits,and has to drive the car,bugger.

yea, scuse my french but fuck me, I hate driving more and more - the road is full of blowhards and empty-headed sheep

had to drive to Wgtn and back this arvo/evening - FUCK it was painful....
:pinch::pinch::pinch:

anyway....I am now at peace with a bourbon :niceone:

[yod]

hey Yod does this mean your back in the land of the living so to speak :lol: .. hope you had great xmas

yeah was not quite the same without the RF on the ride ..

catch you soon :lol:

yup - had the rellies here for the last week and a half so y'know

had a bloody good time tho and took Dad for a drive through the Pohangina East route, Vinegar Hill, the track and the saddle so he could see some of the fine roads we have up here (he's pushing 80 so a bit old to pillion unfortunately....shame tho). He had a '36 AJS many years ago so he can appreciate where I was coming from.....

cya

[chanceyy]

yup - had the rellies here for the last week and a half so y'know

had a bloody good time tho and took Dad for a drive through the Pohangina East route, Vinegar Hill, the track and the saddle so he could see some of the fine roads we have up here (he's pushing 80 so a bit old to pillion unfortunately....shame tho). He had a '36 AJS many years ago so he can appreciate where I was coming from.....

cya

yeah excellent you got to show your dad the roads .. funny mum has a real thing about me being on the bike .. then she proceeds to tell me about racing round england with a airmans lid & googles instead of helmets ... really she can not say anything bout me riding a bike now :lol:

there is a newbie ride on the 2nd leaving ashhurst garage at 10.30 on the 2nd :Punk:

[NZsarge]

The old man has some yarns about fanging around on his BSA C-10 (250) and an Aerial 500.

[u4ea]

Well I won't be riding for a few days.Went out Saturday and the weild holding my can on decided to totally break!!!:mad:Will get if fixed after the new year when a mate gets back from holiday.I guess thats what happens when ya use harley parts..things just rattle to peices!!!:whistle:

[NZsarge]

Well I won't be riding for a few days.Went out Saturday and the weild holding my can on decided to totally break!!!:mad:Will get if fixed after the new year when a mate gets back from holiday.I guess thats what happens when ya use harley parts..things just rattle to peices!!!:whistle:

Bugger........

[chanceyy]

Well I won't be riding for a few days.Went out Saturday and the weild holding my can on decided to totally break!!!:mad:Will get if fixed after the new year when a mate gets back from holiday.I guess thats what happens when ya use harley parts..things just rattle to peices!!!:whistle:

errrrr the slapper is not taking pointers from Betsy is she & being a harlot & stripping :whistle:

mind you I think you have a good point bout the harley rattle :lol:

[u4ea]

errrrr the slapper is not taking pointers from Betsy is she & being a harlot & stripping :whistle:

mind you I think you have a good point bout the harley rattle :lol:

Well I am beginning to wonder if Betsy is being a bad influence!;)At the very least the slapper sounded like a harley till I got her home and parked up!!!!!:mellow:

[NZsarge]

Well I am beginning to wonder if Betsy is being a bad influence!;)At the very least the slapper sounded like a harley till I got her home and parked up!!!!!:mellow:
:shutup::brick::shutup::pinch:

[chanceyy]

Well I am beginning to wonder if Betsy is being a bad influence!;)At the very least the slapper sounded like a harley till I got her home and parked up!!!!!:mellow:


:shutup::brick::shutup::pinch:

well you know Betsy was corrupted by "Norman" she has never been the same since .. & I really think she was corrupted by a daytona or two first ....

[Meanie]

Anyone keen to do the coro loop............ It rocks http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1363299#post1363299

[86GSXR]

We've made it back to the UK and the cloud and cold. Nairobi was in the process of being burned down due to the riots over the elections, but we made it through the airport with no probs!

I've had the distinction of riding two Honda's in two different countries in two days. Sarah and I hired a couple of XLR 250's for a quick ride around Zanzibar, mine had knobblies but I still managed a decent pace. In 30 degrees, great fun, and I was a bit naughty and did it in shirt sleeves. The 'helmet' was a complete joke, looked like a kids Christmas gift!

Back in the UK and Sarah's brother very kindly lent us his CBR 1100 Blackbird. Had all the gear this time and gave her a good blast around the M and A roads. Bloody froze, but kept it upright!

Back to NZ soon, must say it will be nice to chill out after the amazing sights sounds and smells of Africa :rockon:

[NZsarge]

We've made it back to the UK and the cloud and cold. Nairobi was in the process of being burned down due to the riots over the elections, but we made it through the airport with no probs!

I've had the distinction of riding two Honda's in two different countries in two days. Sarah and I hired a couple of XLR 250's for a quick ride around Zanzibar, mine had knobblies but I still managed a decent pace. In 30 degrees, great fun, and I was a bit naughty and did it in shirt sleeves. The 'helmet' was a complete joke, looked like a kids Christmas gift!

Back in the UK and Sarah's brother very kindly lent us his CBR 1100 Blackbird. Had all the gear this time and gave her a good blast around the M and A roads. Bloody froze, but kept it upright!

Back to NZ soon, must say it will be nice to chill out after the amazing sights sounds and smells of Africa :rockon:
Must say I was wondering how close you were to all those going's on.
Glad to here all is well and look foward to hereing all about it when you get back.

[chanceyy]

We've made it back to the UK and the cloud and cold. Nairobi was in the process of being burned down due to the riots over the elections, but we made it through the airport with no probs!

I've had the distinction of riding two Honda's in two different countries in two days. Sarah and I hired a couple of XLR 250's for a quick ride around Zanzibar, mine had knobblies but I still managed a decent pace. In 30 degrees, great fun, and I was a bit naughty and did it in shirt sleeves. The 'helmet' was a complete joke, looked like a kids Christmas gift!

Back in the UK and Sarah's brother very kindly lent us his CBR 1100 Blackbird. Had all the gear this time and gave her a good blast around the M and A roads. Bloody froze, but kept it upright!

Back to NZ soon, must say it will be nice to chill out after the amazing sights sounds and smells of Africa :rockon:

definately good to hear you missed the riots & stuff .. we were talking bout it last nite & wondering .. see you soon hon .. take care .. off to a track day today even have a couple of pit bitches today :wari: :lol: at least they are not brollie dollies :killingme

[GSVR]

Good one Alister ans Sarah. A few of us are off to the Trackday today.

Kenya looks like it may be on a downhill for bit. Good thing you trip wasn't booked for any later or you wouldn't have enjoyed it at all with all the worry.

[Meanie]

Hey Al, Sounds like you and Sarah are having a fabulous time
Like Sarge i had wondered if the trouble over there had affected your trip, you probably timed it right, especialy if it gets worse.
No track day for me today i have my eldest son and his girlfriend up from Christchurch, they are heading back sometime today so id better be here to make sure they go :shit:, I meant send them off :laugh:
Have a safe trip back and we will catch up with you when you get back

[86GSXR]

Thanks guys :yes: Yep, we were very lucky to have avoided Nairobi when the trouble started. If you saw the state of those slums I reckon they riot just for something different to do. Mind you, the corruption is pretty bad and I don't blame those guys for being pissed off with empty promises and vote rigging which is what it seems it was about!

Have a bloody good day at the track, hope they have another one planned?

See you next week :cool:

[cowboyz]

great to hear from you 86. Fantastic day at the track today. Could have done with a daytona as a pacesetter but there is another one on the 2nd march so that is all good. catch ya when you get back.

[yod]

didnt do the trackday, didnt want to embarass cowboyz, geez I'm a nice bloke, aye mate :laugh:

had to head to Napier yesterday so had some fun on the way up but I finally did the infamous Napier-Taihape road today

- first 40km - firkin spectacular road....really really really good with a bit of everything and in top condition
- next 15km - gravel and a fair bit of traffic, arse
- next 8km - sealed, tight and steep, fairly skinny, no road markings and a bit of soft tar in the heat - yeehah
- next 20km - gravel but not much traffic anymore so a pleasant enough pootle but y'know, it was gravel and I was on a roadbike so arse really
- last 65km sealed thru to Taihape, bloody nice racetra....err....road

definitely glad I did it as the sealed sections really are awesome roads, but 40 odd kms of gravel in the middle is an arse. If it was only 10-15 then it would be worth doing again but its a pretty long haul on an RF!!

Met up with a nice couple on a CR and a DR so we kept each other company through a good portion of it

stopped in Taihape for a wild bean coffee and met a chap on a very tidy 1973 3 cyl 2-stroke Suzuki GT750. Wow. Bet I never see one of those again. Apparently the traffic plods had them back in the day. What a sound, pissed off I didnt think quickly enough to get a photo too, bugger.

was right in the groove by now so meandered down the main road and then fired thru vinegar hill at pace

[cowboyz]

didnt do the trackday, didnt want to embarass cowboyz, geez I'm a nice bloke, aye mate :laugh:

Going out with you is not embarassing but it is a bit of a pain to have to keep going back to apologize.
should have come to the track
should have come to the track
should have come to the track.

[yod]

pic 1 - stopped for some liquid, very hot and dusty
pic 2 - err....glad I went the right way at this point
pic 3 - nice camping spots throughout the area, might return (in a CAR)
pic 4 - nice rivers too, wouldnt have minded a quick dip at this point
pic 5 - finally back on sealed road...phew.....
pic 6 - hmmm....where have a seen a wheel this grubby before??

[yod]

Going out with you is not embarassing


yeah, not so bad now I'm not riding a honda aye

[GSVR]

yeah, not so bad now I'm not riding a honda aye

Yod whilst sitting at my keyboard and reading your post I was pondering as to if you might yodel inside your helmet when you up on those hillcountry roads?

Nice pics BTW but theres none of Cowboyz.

[yod]

Yod whilst sitting at my keyboard and reading your post I was pondering as to if you might yodel inside your helmet when you up on those hillcountry roads?

Nice pics BTW but theres none of Cowboyz.

methinks you think too much....I'm just concentrating on keeping upright

plus I can't yodel for shit - you offering lessons?

I found cowboyz sitting in his carport, fondling his bike, a couple of hours later - I think he might have had a bit of fun at the track yesterday...:niceone:

[GSVR]

I found cowboyz sitting in his carport, fondling his bike, a couple of hours later - I think he might have had a bit of fun at the track yesterday...:niceone:

Amazingly the old Quacka lasted more than two laps without something falling off it this time:laugh:

[cowboyz]

right.

the pair of you are off my christmas card list!!

[robertydog]

didnt do the trackday, didnt want to embarass cowboyz, geez I'm a nice bloke, aye mate :laugh:

had to head to Napier yesterday so had some fun on the way up but I finally did the infamous Napier-Taihape road today

- first 40km - firkin spectacular road....really really really good with a bit of everything and in top condition
- next 15km - gravel and a fair bit of traffic, arse
- next 8km - sealed, tight and steep, fairly skinny, no road markings and a bit of soft tar in the heat - yeehah
- next 20km - gravel but not much traffic anymore so a pleasant enough pootle but y'know, it was gravel and I was on a roadbike so arse really
- last 65km sealed thru to Taihape, bloody nice racetra....err....road

definitely glad I did it as the sealed sections really are awesome roads, but 40 odd kms of gravel in the middle is an arse. If it was only 10-15 then it would be worth doing again but its a pretty long haul on an RF!!

Met up with a nice couple on a CR and a DR so we kept each other company through a good portion of it

stopped in Taihape for a wild bean coffee and met a chap on a very tidy 1973 3 cyl 2-stroke Suzuki GT750. Wow. Bet I never see one of those again. Apparently the traffic plods had them back in the day. What a sound, pissed off I didnt think quickly enough to get a photo too, bugger.

was right in the groove by now so meandered down the main road and then fired thru vinegar hill at pace

Oh mate we were in the cage and i spotted you in Taradale

[robertydog]

I found cowboyz sitting in his carport, fondling his bike, a couple of hours later - I think he might have had a bit of fun at the track yesterday...:niceone:

Hes trying to work out how it will keep up with an R1:whistle:

[cowboyz]

christmas card list is getting shorter by the minute..................









serious, it was the best time I have had in ages chasing that R1 round the track. Bit of a weapon you got there.

[yod]

Oh mate we were in the cage and i spotted you in Taradale

I musta been heading south? ya shoulda yelled out, I wasn't on any timetable....


Hes trying to work out how it will keep up with an R1:whistle:

aye?? he told me he went round the outside of you on the sweeper on one wheel....:laugh:



serious, it was the best time I have had in ages chasing that R1 round the track. Bit of a weapon you got there.

true - I believe the first thing I said when I met rob was "jeebus, it just looks fast..."

[ynot slow]

didnt do the trackday, didnt want to embarass cowboyz, geez I'm a nice bloke, aye mate :laugh:

stopped in Taihape for a wild bean coffee and met a chap on a very tidy 1973 3 cyl 2-stroke Suzuki GT750. Wow. Bet I never see one of those again. Apparently the traffic plods had them back in the day. What a sound, pissed off I didnt think quickly enough to get a photo too, bugger.


Those were the days of the waterbus 380,500 and 750,not forgetting the re5 rotary,then the cops went to the yammy tx models,the racers never laughed so much,a good gt 380 ridden would piss bowl the cops,not me though.

Now don't give Cowboyz grief,that's not suzuki riders style,we may need to remove our feet out of mouth at sometime,lol,the times he was doing seemed damn good,can recall a local guy in the 6 hour back in 86-87l lapping about 1.35 ish on a honda 750,they completed the race and the bike was sold on the following tuesday,was sponsored by local dealer.

[chanceyy]

serious, it was the best time I have had in ages

I know wot you mean cowboyz .. a few time had a rider in my sights & pushed til I passed them .. :wari: ... now next time will work on those lines again .. best I also finish sorting Betsy's brakes before the next one too .. :shutup:

also must echo damn good to see lack of accidents

[Meanie]

right.

the pair of you are off my christmas card list!!

You got a christmas card list ? I thought you needed more than one friend to make a list :rofl:

Sounds like you had a blast Yod, now youll spend the week cleaning the RF
I used to ride a friends bike, a GT 550 went bloody well too I remember it had gear display which i thought was blardy awesome at the time My first bike was a GT 125

[NZsarge]

didnt do the trackday, didnt want to embarass cowboyz, geez I'm a nice bloke, aye mate :laugh:

had to head to Napier yesterday so had some fun on the way up but I finally did the infamous Napier-Taihape road today


Gettin' some k's under the rubber again eh...
Pictures look good, tis a real pity about that metal section being so long.

[yod]

Gettin' some k's under the rubber again eh...
Pictures look good, tis a real pity about that metal section being so long.

yeah i thought it was 20-25km for some reason which is long enough but when its round the 40km mark it does drag on a bit

I'll be first in the queue when they finally seal it though - the sealed sections are as good as any other road I've done and the metal sections will be too, once they're sealed - great contours and camber....

[NZsarge]

yeah i thought it was 20-25km for some reason which is long enough but when its round the 40km mark it does drag on a bit

I'll be first in the queue when they finally seal it though - the sealed sections are as good as any other road I've done and the metal sections will be too, once they're sealed - great contours and camber....

You're not the first person i've heard..... read...whatever say that.would it be worth riding up to the metal on the Taihape side then coming back to go through V hill?

[robertydog]

yeah i thought it was 20-25km for some reason which is long enough but when its round the 40km mark it does drag on a bit

I'll be first in the queue when they finally seal it though - the sealed sections are as good as any other road I've done and the metal sections will be too, once they're sealed - great contours and camber....

There has been talki n the past 12 months about sealing the rest of that road. But its all about money i guess.

[NZsarge]

There has been talki n the past 12 months about sealing the rest of that road. But its all about money i guess.

Yeah got a Civil engineer mate at Infracon that's told me that too.

[yod]

You're not the first person i've heard..... read...whatever say that.would it be worth riding up to the metal on the Taihape side then coming back to go through V hill?

yep to both sides - its a farkin good road - when you first get off the metal on the taihape side you come off a plateau and you can see the road winding down your side of the valley and all the way up the other side - looks awesome - its a pretty decent surface too, has twisties and quicker open stuff as well, it really is well worth the ride

the napier side is a farkin mint surface but its a fair bit shorter

finally bled my clutch and whadya know - I gotta huge bottle of grey fluid out of it! fresh fluid has fixed it like new:niceone:
I just cant understand how it went so soft so quickly, one ride it felt ok, the next it went to the pack....

[NZsarge]

yep to both sides - its a farkin good road - when you first get off the metal on the taihape side you come off a plateau and you can see the road winding down your side of the valley and all the way up the other side - looks awesome - its a pretty decent surface too, has twisties and quicker open stuff as well, it really is well worth the ride

the napier side is a farkin mint surface but its a fair bit shorter

Sweet, must do that sometime eh? Just blardy wait until I get my bike back ok...
By the way, hows that Corbin workin' out for ya?

[Meanie]

yep to both sides - its a farkin good road - when you first get off the metal on the taihape side you come off a plateau and you can see the road winding down your side of the valley and all the way up the other side - looks awesome - its a pretty decent surface too, has twisties and quicker open stuff as well, it really is well worth the ride

the napier side is a farkin mint surface but its a fair bit shorter

finally bled my clutch and whadya know - I gotta huge bottle of grey fluid out of it! fresh fluid has fixed it like new:niceone:
I just cant understand how it went so soft so quickly, one ride it felt ok, the next it went to the pack....

Thought that may have been the cause

[sarahtvet]

Gettin' some k's under the rubber again eh...


Hiya all:sunny:

:offtopic:

86 enroute home so I get on the internet:2thumbsup:

Sure would love to get some k's under the rubber myself:ride:

The trip around Zanzibar was a laugh and not too hairy considering I had never been on a trials/enduro type bike before. I had the least knobbly tyres and still skidded on a corner when 86 went right for no apparent reason!!!!

The blackbird was a dream:niceone: and hope to take it for a quick spin myself later this week. Good that 86 was a windbreak on thursday, bloody chilly.

SK1PY at anza having a once over so hopefully will be running smoothly when I get back. 86 has the new clutch, a moments silence at the airport when they asked if he had been asked to carry anything for anybody:lol: we decided not to say anything. Then they asked if anybody could have put anything in his luggage, as we are still stood there he opens a pocket in his hand luggage and finds the card I slipped in there and blurts out, whats this!!!Luckily the check-in guy was too thick to notice.

I have a mad week of picking up the dog, visiting friends and family and then leave here on Friday for the USA and back home.

I know Ali has kept you up to date with all our exploits and we can combine the house warming with our holiday snaps, hopefully we will have edited them by then!!! Sounds like the Manawatu has been eventful in our absence:yes:

Wishing you all a great New Year and look forward to seeing you all for a ride:ride:

[NZsarge]

Nice to hear from you Sarah, sounds like thing are going pretty much ok over there which is all good yeah....
See ya when ya get back.:niceone:
Sarge.

[Meanie]

Hi Sarah, good to hear from you, Lets hope Al dont get into trouble coming though customs eh :laugh:
All good here, the weather has been magic and some great riding
See you when you get back
Just in case you missed it, here is a link to the Coro loop trip we are planning I think the dates are right for when you are in Auckland
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64150

[Supertramp]

hey guys,
im getting realy bad at not reading these posts lately:spanking:.so I don't know what you all up too. I hope you all had a safe and happy new years and are fit and healthy and sticking with all your new years resos:cool:.
I just got one request of you. I'm going to court:Police: and more than likely loosing my licence next tuesday :crybaby:and would like to go out for one last decent ride before I park my baby up:baby:...possibly for a few months. Have no idea of where we can go but would gladly just follow as I always do:chase:.
Lets us know. Would be much appreciated.:cool:

[sarahtvet]

Hi Sarah, good to hear from you, Lets hope Al dont get into trouble coming though customs eh :laugh:
All good here, the weather has been magic and some great riding
See you when you get back
Just in case you missed it, here is a link to the Coro loop trip we are planning I think the dates are right for when you are in Auckland
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64150

Just had a look at the link, Ali did keep me up to speed on developments but nice to have a peruse myself too....

He will be gagging for a ride on the Daytona as soon as his arse hits Palmie I am sure so will no doubt be in contact to get a group together.

See you soon!!!:sunny:

[cowboyz]

when exactly are we expecting the latte sales to increase in Palmy?

[chanceyy]

is now full ... soooooooooooooooooo we are in the draw ... :niceone: :Punk:


& if we win its party party party time :wari:

[NZsarge]

is now full ... soooooooooooooooooo we are in the draw ... :niceone: :Punk:


& if we win its party party party time :wari:

Cool, is it too late to mention i'm afraid of heights and flying...:lol:
When do you find out?

[chanceyy]

Cool, is it too late to mention i'm afraid of heights and flying...:lol:
When do you find out?

far to late to mention .. but dunna worry only one way to cure it ..

its drawn this thursday .... fingers crossed .

date is 26th jan for travel date ... leave between 8-10am back between 5-7 pm ..

[NZsarge]

far to late to mention .. but dunna worry only one way to cure it ..

its drawn this thursday .... fingers crossed .

date is 26th jan for travel date ... leave between 8-10am back between 5-7 pm ..

Leave from Palmy Nth I presume?

[oscarnz]

is now full ... soooooooooooooooooo we are in the draw ... :niceone: :Punk:


& if we win its party party party time :wari:

Yay all fingers crossed for us to win!!

[ynot slow]

is now full ... soooooooooooooooooo we are in the draw ... :niceone: :Punk:


& if we win its party party party time :wari:

Cheers for the info to join,checked the plane last night and was 1 seat to fill,well done,what's this if we win crap.We're leavin that's all.

[chanceyy]

Leave from Palmy Nth I presume?

Yup Pn to Queenstown ..


Cheers for the info to join,checked the plane last night and was 1 seat to fill,well done,what's this if we win crap.We're leavin that's all.

laffing guess 1300 other entrants saying the same thing .. but ya have to be in to win .. so far we are :yes:

[Sir Matt]

Hey guys. :Oi:

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend, with the good weather and all. I know Supertramp is keen. Was thinking of heading down Levin/Otaki way, having a coffee and lunch then returning through the back roads round Shannon. Thought this would be an easy ride for all of us who have just started out although the Manawatu crew sounds pretty supportive of us newbies.

Other suggestions will be accepted, I'm just wanting to get out on the highway while the getting good.

[chanceyy]

Hey guys. :Oi:

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend, with the good weather and all. I know Supertramp is keen. Was thinking of heading down Levin/Otaki way, having a coffee and lunch then returning through the back roads round Shannon. Thought this would be an easy ride for all of us who have just started out although the Manawatu crew sounds pretty supportive of us newbies.

Other suggestions will be accepted, I'm just wanting to get out on the highway while the getting good.

could be in for that Matt .. am already based in shannon but be good to met & say hi .. then may ride back to palmy to do a few twisties ...

Otaki could be good for a ride ...

when & what time you thinking of ?

[Sir Matt]

Was thinking of Sunday at around 11ish. Having not been on a Palmy ride before I don't know what the norm is so am willing to follow the crew. Does this sound good to you? Suggestions welcome.

[chanceyy]

Was thinking of Sunday at around 11ish. Having not been on a Palmy ride before I don't know what the norm is so am willing to follow the crew. Does this sound good to you? Suggestions welcome.

yup you post the meeting time & place .. others will indicate if they feel like a wee cruise .. one thing I was gonna say bout a sunday & going to otaki traffic is normally terrible .. but its your ride you come up with a plan & we can make suggestions

[Sir Matt]

Good suggestion. Maybe we should make it Saturday instead. Any other destinations that appeal? I really don't mind where we head as long as there is a coffee bar there and maybe a alternate route home.

[chanceyy]

Good suggestion. Maybe we should make it Saturday instead. Any other destinations that appeal? I really don't mind where we head as long as there is a coffee bar there and maybe a alternate route home.

how far do you want to go ?

[Sir Matt]

My wife has told me that i need to be home for tea. :lol:

Was thinking of heading down Masterton way now. How far does the group normally travel on a weekend ride?

[chanceyy]

My wife has told me that i need to be home for tea. :lol:

Was thinking of heading down Masterton way now. How far does the group normally travel on a weekend ride?

as far as we wanna go :crazy:.. we normally go a neat back road to masterton .. its one of my favorite roads ... :yes: ..

normally we are home in time for dinner ... :clap:

[Sir Matt]

Sounds like a plan. Are you keen to come along?

[Sir Matt]

Do you normally ride on a Saturday or Sunday?

[chanceyy]

yup keen to do those roads again .. & either day is normally fine however this weekend sat is better than sunday for masterton ride

[Sir Matt]

Ther will be a ride on Saturday. Heading down Masterton way for a coffee and some food. If your keen for a bit of a blow out add your name.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1524

Should be a good one. 28 degrees forcast for Saturday.:sunny: Great riding weather!

[chanceyy]

post in the 250 thread stupy set up other newbies might be interested as well :D

[oscarnz]

Ther will be a ride on Saturday. Heading down Masterton way for a coffee and some food. If your keen for a bit of a blow out add your name.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1524

Should be a good one. 28 degrees forcast for Saturday.:sunny: Great riding weather!


Sounds like a good plan to me, I will be there.

[Horse]

Would love to come but I'm on call this weekend so I can't go that far afield. Have a good ride.

[86GSXR]

Gidday. I made it back into the country (nice lawns :2thumbsup) and have been resting up a little due to a combination of a nasty cold that I got on the plane from Nairobi, which wasn't helped by fanging around the English countryside in minus 2 on a Blackbird. Plus, I picked up a little bug on the last day on the African mainland that just seemed to make sure I didn't stray too far from the 'convieniences' :sick: :devil2:

But I'm just about right now and am looking forward to seeing if the Daytona still works :yes: I'm sure she does and it will be nice to get back on her.

I'm in two minds about whether to head up to Turangi soon, as the boat has been left languishing for months and it NEEDS a run.

Here's a few pics, there's 1000's and we'll have to have a photo evening when Sarah gets back with the rest of them! Word of advice if anyone goes on safari in Africa - take a decent camera! My little Kodak just coundn't keep up, but you get the idea :cool:

[NZsarge]

Gidday. I made it back into the country (nice lawns :2thumbsup) and have been resting up a little due to a combination of a nasty cold that I got on the plane from Nairobi, which wasn't helped by fanging around the English countryside in minus 2 on a Blackbird. Plus, I picked up a little bug on the last day on the African mainland that just seemed to make sure I didn't stray too far from the 'convieniences' :sick: :devil2:

But I'm just about right now and am looking forward to seeing if the Daytona still works :yes: I'm sure she does and it will be nice to get back on her.

I'm in two minds about whether to head up to Turangi soon, as the boat has been left languishing for months and it NEEDS a run.

Here's a few pics, there's 1000's and we'll have to have a photo evening when Sarah gets back with the rest of them! Word of advice if anyone goes on safari in Africa - take a decent camera! My little Kodak just coundn't keep up, but you get the idea :cool:
Welcome back dude:niceone:

[86GSXR]

And some more! That market was intense, if you ever visit one of these be prepared to look twice at what you order for dinner that night :gob: :drool:

[86GSXR]

Welcome back dude:niceone:

Hey Sarge :yes: It's good to be back, in some ways lol. Looking forward to getting out there again. Haven't had a chance to catch up with whats happening. How's your bike???

[NZsarge]

Hey Sarge :yes: It's good to be back, in some ways lol. Looking forward to getting out there again. Haven't had a chance to catch up with whats happening. How's your bike???

Meet up for Latte and i'll tell ya all about it:laugh:

[86GSXR]

Sounds good, I'll be up for that shortly. May head to Turangi today and back Sat probably :rockon:

[NZsarge]

Sounds good, I'll be up for that shortly. May head to Turangi today and back Sat probably :rockon:

Kewl, i'm sure a few others would like to catch up too.

[86GSXR]

Sounds good! It will be fun telling and hearing all the stories. Sounds like there's a few :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Sounds good! It will be fun telling and hearing all the stories. Sounds like there's a few :laugh:

great pics hon .. only one or two stories .. :whistle: .. mind you I think they are all in the threads for prosperity as well :nya:

so you gonna be back in time for the masterton ride on sat ??

[cowboyz]

fantastic and welcome back. keen for a catch up and hearing about your trip. When is Sarah back?

[ynot slow]

Welcome back,just as well they didn't want to do an internal search on return,especially with the sh.ts.

[yod]

welcome back Al, im sure it was a momentus experience

see ya soon

[GSVR]

But I'm just about right now and am looking forward to seeing if the Daytona still works :yes: I'm sure she does and it will be nice to get back on her.



Those Triumphs are confidence inspiring huh Al. Good to see your positive about the possibility she might still work. Your shouldn't ride her so hard then she might treat you better.

[Meanie]

Welcome back al. Be good to catch up with you and Sarah and hear all about your holiday

[yod]

ooo...i wonder if they got me any duty-free makeup.....

[Meanie]

ooo...i wonder if they got me any duty-free makeup.....

Who for, you or Mrs ?

[yod]

Who for, you or Mrs ?

:msn-wink:

[manwithav8]

Gidday. I made it back into the country (nice lawns :2thumbsup) and have been resting up a little due to a combination of a nasty cold that I got on the plane from Nairobi, which wasn't helped by fanging around the English countryside in minus 2 on a Blackbird. Plus, I picked up a little bug on the last day on the African mainland that just seemed to make sure I didn't stray too far from the 'convieniences' :sick: :devil2:

But I'm just about right now and am looking forward to seeing if the Daytona still works :yes: I'm sure she does and it will be nice to get back on her.

I'm in two minds about whether to head up to Turangi soon, as the boat has been left languishing for months and it NEEDS a run.

Here's a few pics, there's 1000's and we'll have to have a photo evening when Sarah gets back with the rest of them! Word of advice if anyone goes on safari in Africa - take a decent camera! My little Kodak just coundn't keep up, but you get the idea :cool:

wicked... Good to see ya back mate.....I'm keen for a photo night if I can tear myself away from work :(

[oscarnz]

welcome back Al, you will be pleased to know that I have my bike...finally... and have enjoyed some good rides with the crew

[86GSXR]

great pics hon .. only one or two stories .. :whistle: .. mind you I think they are all in the threads for prosperity as well

so you gonna be back in time for the masterton ride on sat ??

Yes, looking forward to hearing some of these, doesn't sound like the Manawatu to be suffering 'loss of traction issues' - touch wood :pinch:

Well, after my best of intentions about getting the boat out, I realise that the Nissan has a WOF and Reg which is only about a month out of date, the boat battery may possibly be flat, it was windy, and I couldn't really be arsed driving all the way to possibly be fined AND not being able to start the boat. Battery's been on charge and I'll invest in a new jump start when funds available.

Masterton may be a go :yes:


fantastic and welcome back. keen for a catch up and hearing about your trip. When is Sarah back?

Gidday! Yep, will be good to update and hear whats been going on around here. Sarah's back next Monday night, I'll go and get her from Wellie!


Welcome back,just as well they didn't want to do an internal search on return,especially with the sh.ts.

Shite, you're not wrong there Tony! Why do these things happen when the only toilet is a very dodgey looking hole in the ground surrounded by - TMI :laugh:


welcome back Al, im sure it was a momentus experience

see ya soon

Darn right Jonno! If you get the chance GO FOR IT! :rockon:


Those Triumphs are confidence inspiring huh Al. Good to see your positive about the possibility she might still work. Your shouldn't ride her so hard then she might treat you better.

After my little bought of insomnia yesterday I hit the starter button at 730 am. She fired up first time, this being the longest she's not been run. Down to the BP for the first decent pie in 3 weeks and some gas. Triumph's don't die, they just get faster :niceone:


Welcome back al. Be good to catch up with you and Sarah and hear all about your holiday

Absolutely! We'll see you soon, tonight possibly!


wicked... Good to see ya back mate.....I'm keen for a photo night if I can tear myself away from work :(

Cool, don't work too hard is what I'd like to say lol. Once all the pics are in the same place we'll do it. I think Sarah got her young nephew's vid of two lions shagging, shit that gets scarey :gob: :laugh:


welcome back Al, you will be pleased to know that I have my bike...finally... and have enjoyed some good rides with the crew

Cheers Carmen, good to hear! Well worth the wait eh, see you out there soon :niceone:

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1375020]
Cool, don't work too hard is what I'd like to say lol. Once all the pics are in the same place we'll do it. I think Sarah got her young nephew's vid of two lions shagging, shit that gets scarey :gob: :laugh:


Only if you are to close to them and they're hungry afterwards,"mmm nice human for after's dear!!""yes dear that'll stop you shagging that other one next".

[86GSXR]

Only if you are to close to them and they're hungry afterwards,"mmm nice human for after's dear!!""yes dear that'll stop you shagging that other one next".

Yep, you'd be pretty shagged if you got in the middle of that little scene alright! Luckily, the season lasts for two weeks and they don't eat at all. But you wouldn't want to be around on the 15th day I tell you that!!! :laugh:

[sugilite]

Welcome back 86, was kinda half expecting you on tonights ride....I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road :yes: Look forward to catching up with you and hearing about those adventures! :niceone:

[chanceyy]

I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road :yes: :niceone:

yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :wari: :2thumbsup woo hoooo :ride: time :whistle::clap::hug:

[sugilite]

Well, the ZXR had to sulk in the shed for a few months first, prob knew she would have to throw a sickie to keep hanging around :msn-wink:

[chanceyy]

Well, the ZXR had to sulk in the shed for a few months first, prob knew she would have to throw a sickie to keep hanging around :msn-wink:

:killingme .. I hear ya on that one ... :yes:

[chanceyy]

well the weather is a ripper .. gonna be a hot day with leathers on,

masterton here we come ...

oops best I get in the shower or will be running late to get my neighbour :lol:

[86GSXR]

Welcome back 86, was kinda half expecting you on tonights ride....I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road :yes: Look forward to catching up with you and hearing about those adventures! :niceone:

Thanks Anthony. Good to hear you're going to be back on the bike :yes: Was planning on getting out last night but I've figured out that the anti malaria drug I still have to keep taking is making me sick :bash: so I wasn't up for it. Strong stuff but all part of the trip.

Good ride today though, a bit woozy but managed an excellent ride with Chanceyy, Oscarnz, Blacksheep, and Rottiguy. Great ride guys, good to catch up with some of the crew again :yes: Will have pics and a shit talking session with some of the other rouges soon :scooter:

[oscarnz]

awesome ride today, really enjoyed it (apart from the wind on the way home). Rode some great roads today, great practice for my cornering.

[NZsarge]

awesome ride today, really enjoyed it (apart from the wind on the way home). Rode some great roads today, great practice for my cornering.

Did you go out the back from Pahiatua? Nice trip that:yes:

[oscarnz]

Did you go out the back from Pahiatua? Nice trip that:yes:

We sure did, great road.

[chanceyy]

yeah it was a great ride .. a weeee group but it was fun for sure ... went down my favorite road it has a wee bit of everything ... nice sweepers a few twisties .. a couple of corners that could catch you out .. and of course loose livestock :lol:

great chance to chat at the cafe & good to see Garry A (we have to distinguish between Garry H & Garry A from this point forward) and Julie nice wee road .. dunno why we have never travelled that one before ...

BTW thanks for the ride on the RF Garry ... :niceone: .. :whistle: catch up next week for a few twisties to try as well :laugh:

might post up a pic or two (think thats all I took) laterzzzzzzzzz

hope your feeling better soon Sir Matt .. pity you could not make your own ride .. next time :yes:

[GSVR]

great chance to chat at the cafe & good to see Garry A (we have to distinguish between Garry H & Garry A from this point forward) and Julie nice wee road .. dunno why we have never travelled that one before ...


I reacon I know who this rooster is! Can't be to many Garry A's from Masterton way.

[chanceyy]

I reacon I know who this rooster is! Can't be to many Garry A's from Masterton way.

Prob do Garry H .. he used to race .. but actually he lives in palmy .. mrs is in masterton :lol:

[NZsarge]

Just this minute got the blower with the assessor and he has phoned PT's to give them :niceone: so given that there will be a two week wait for parts providing they have everything in stock in Japan and don't have to wait for a production run for anything I personally see no reason why the bike should'nt be ready to pick up febuary 1st.<_<
Can't believe it, getting more excited about this than I did when I picked the bike up in the first place:woohoo:

[chanceyy]

Just this minute got the blower with the assessor and he has phoned PT's to give them :niceone: so given that there will be a two week wait for parts providing they have everything in stock in Japan and don't have to wait for a production run for anything I personally see no reason why the bike should'nt be ready to pick up febuary 1st.<_<
Can't believe it, getting more excited about this than I did when I picked the bike up in the first place:woohoo:

thats awesome news Sarge ... so you be organising that ride again soon huh :whistle:

[NZsarge]

thats awesome news Sarge ... so you be organising that ride again soon huh :whistle:

Ah shit! I was hoping you might have forgotten about that!
You've put the wind up me about the big public speech.........:puke:
I hate that shite!

[chanceyy]

Ah shit! I was hoping you might have forgotten about that!
You've put the wind up me about the big public speech.........:puke:
I hate that shite!

you organise your ride how you see fit Sarge .. all I do is let everyone know wots going on & reiterate its no race ride your own ride to new ppl .. just wanna make sure everyone enjoys the day & gets home in one piece ...

[NZsarge]

you organise your ride how you see fit Sarge .. all I do is let everyone know wots going on & reiterate its no race ride your own ride to new ppl .. just wanna make sure everyone enjoys the day & gets home in one piece ...

I'm not one for speeches that's for sure, gives me the hee bee gee bee's just thinking about it.:laugh:

[yod]

Just this minute got the blower with the assessor and he has phoned PT's to give them :niceone: so given that there will be a two week wait for parts providing they have everything in stock in Japan and don't have to wait for a production run for anything I personally see no reason why the bike should'nt be ready to pick up febuary 1st.<_<
Can't believe it, getting more excited about this than I did when I picked the bike up in the first place:woohoo:

good to hear mate

[yod]

I'm not one for speeches that's for sure, gives me the hee bee gee bee's just thinking about it.:laugh:

all that needs to be said:

"follow me, don't bin it"

[NZsarge]

all that needs to be said:

"follow me, don't bin it"

You left out.....Don't follow Cowboyz.:laugh:

[robertydog]

You left out.....Don't follow Cowboyz.:laugh:

You left out......chanceyy will make us a cake it we stay upright

[NZsarge]

You left out......chanceyy will make us a cake it we stay upright

Crap! I always forget something, it's a family affliction I tell ya!

[chanceyy]

all that needs to be said:

"follow me, don't bin it"

Think Cowboyz tried that approach yod .. didn't work ... :nono:


You left out.....Don't follow Cowboyz.:laugh:

ohh yeah thats one of the most important bits of info for sure :lol:


You left out......chanceyy will make us a cake it we stay upright

ummm :nono: :oi-grr: your making the next one :nya:


Crap! I always forget something, it's a family affliction I tell ya!

make a list .. that will help ya ... :bleh:

[cowboyz]

all that needs to be said:

"follow me, don't bin it"
doesnt work. tried it and spent 2 hours picking bike out of drain.


Think Cowboyz tried that approach yod .. didn't work ... :nono:


yes. will leave the speeches to Chanceyy as she does them so well and people listen to her.

[yod]

doesnt work. tried it and spent 2 hours picking bike out of drain.



problem is, ya say "follow me", and they think it means "keep up with me"

[banditrider]

RF heaven: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/01/11/iraq.motorcycles/

[ynot slow]

yes. will leave the speeches to Chanceyy as she does them so well and people listen to her.[/COLOR]

Yep all guys listen to mother superior,or is that a superior mother!:girlfight:

[Meanie]

Just this minute got the blower with the assessor and he has phoned PT's to give them :niceone: so given that there will be a two week wait for parts providing they have everything in stock in Japan and don't have to wait for a production run for anything I personally see no reason why the bike should'nt be ready to pick up febuary 1st.<_<
Can't believe it, getting more excited about this than I did when I picked the bike up in the first place:woohoo:

That is good news Sarge
You up for the Coro loop then ?

[chanceyy]

yes. will leave the speeches to Chanceyy as she does them so well and people listen to her.

Thank you Lance


problem is, ya say "follow me", and they think it means "keep up with me"

you could be right there jonno, also its a male thing .. must keep up with the boyz syndrome I admit when the pace is on its tempting to ride above your ability ... another reason I am hanging out the back with the newbies & having a turn at riding to about 90 % of my ability for a wee spin when i feel like it ..

this is another reason I try to make my rides cruisy, but cater to everyone .. & as cowboyz has said having the experienced guys at front & stopping at turns they get their fun speed factor getting to the front again .. the newbies do not quite feel the pressure of trying to keep up .. no matter how much you say ride your own ride the pressure is there ...


Yep all guys listen to mother superior,or is that a superior mother!:girlfight:


ohh bugger Tony ya have not even met me yet .. :spanking: .. we really know ya wanna say the nag .. :killingme .. or is it everyone is scared of me :whistle:

[HornetBoy]

That is good news Sarge
You up for the Coro loop then ?

yea definitely good news ,cant wait to see ya Fazer Sarge,last time i saw it ,it was in surgery at Phil Turnbulls

hopefully i will be finished re-incarnating my steed before the Coro loop :2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

yea definitely good news ,cant wait to see ya Fazer Sarge,last time i saw it ,it was in surgery at Phil Turnbulls

hopefully i will be finished re-incarnating my steed before the Coro loop :2thumbsup

& how are you healing up Chris ??

[HornetBoy]

& how are you healing up Chris ??

yea good thanks,am back to normal just wit ha few added scars to remind me :sweatdrop have been a little annoyed at the timing of my bin as its prime weather for riding but ahwell,
i should be back in about a week or two,bike actually looks like nothing every happend to it supriseingly,
although i noticed my wallet has got progressivly empty

[chanceyy]

yea good thanks,am back to normal just wit ha few added scars to remind me :sweatdrop have been a little annoyed at the timing of my bin as its prime weather for riding but ahwell,
i should be back in about a week or two,bike actually looks like nothing every happend to it supriseingly

and you have had the frame throughly checked out ?? I mean throughly ..

[GSVR]

& how are you healing up Chris ??

Is this his grazes from falling off or the psychological injuries inflicted here?

Still in therapy I reacon full recovery unlikely :doctor:

[HornetBoy]

and you have had the frame throughly checked out ?? I mean throughly ..

yep went through the proper routes for that ,as its well worth the piece of mind aye

[GSVR]

RF heaven: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/01/11/iraq.motorcycles/


That exaust can would look good on your Concours

[HornetBoy]

Is this his grazes from falling off or the psychological injuries inflicted here?

Still in therapy I reacon full recovery unlikely :doctor:

crist i think the worst was the psychological injuries ,scared me like nothing else

[chanceyy]

Is this his grazes from falling off or the psychological injuries inflicted here?

Still in therapy I reacon full recovery unlikely :doctor:


crist i think the worst was the psychological injuries ,scared me like nothing else

well we hope that we never have to do a RIP thread for anyone in the manawatu group Chris .. we care & wanna ride with you for the yrs to come .. so as harsh as you may have think we were hoping you have seen the light so to speak


yep went through the proper routes for that ,as its well worth the piece of mind aye


totally worth it, & very pleased to hear it ... you can not place a value on your life ...

[banditrider]

That exaust can would look good on your Concours

Thought Meanie was the one that was into flames and other such bling?

Mine's got the trendy scratches instead...

[HornetBoy]

well we hope that we never have to do a RIP thread for anyone in the manawatu group Chris .. we care & wanna ride with you for the yrs to come .. so as harsh as you may have think we were hoping you have seen the light so to speak

Na ,well its not something that you just say "owell don't do it again chris " ya know, i knew it was/could've been serious and that ya had to all put in the harsh words to get ya point across which i respect and dont hold any grudges ya know.
but yes i hope i can pick up were i left off and carry on riding with you all 2 ,as ive got alot of advice from everyone on the manawatu rides and in generall just enjoy the company of people who all like bikes

[chanceyy]

Na ,well its not something that you just say "owell don't do it again chris " ya know, i knew it was/could've been serious and that ya had to all put in the harsh words to get ya point across which i respect and dont hold any grudges ya know.
but yes i hope i can pick up were i left off and carry on riding with you all 2 ,as ive got alot of advice from everyone on the manawatu rides and in generall just enjoy the company of people who all like bikes

more than welcome Chris .. :yes:

[HornetBoy]

yea am getting alot of skills in my fiberglassing which is a plus :cool: have pieced the whole fairings back together and 85% of it is just cracking so is easily fixed ,is just hard to find replacement indicators for the front cause its fairings ones :pinch:

[ynot slow]

. or is it everyone is scared of me :whistle:

Nah not ever scared of females,except the wife,that bitch running the gummerment,the office lady at work,mum,nurses with needles,nurses,barmaids not serving me,wife,shit most women i guess.Yes dear I'll wash ya back,coming dear,as soon as I log off.



Good to see ya healing Chris,like the sound of your bike,indicators use the universal arm out like in the 50's.Try TAP in Stratford for indicators,has heaps of parts,number in the naki white pages,only 021 I think.

[chanceyy]

Nah not ever scared of females,except the wife,that bitch running the gummerment,the office lady at work,mum,nurses with needles,nurses,barmaids not serving me,wife,shit most women i guess.Yes dear I'll wash ya back,coming dear,as soon as I log off.


:laugh: your so funny Tony :Pokey:

[HornetBoy]

Nah not ever scared of females,except the wife,that bitch running the gummerment,the office lady at work,mum,nurses with needles,nurses,barmaids not serving me,wife,shit most women i guess.Yes dear I'll wash ya back,coming dear,as soon as I log off.



Good to see ya healing Chris,like the sound of your bike,indicators use the universal arm out like in the 50's.Try TAP in Stratford for indicators,has heaps of parts,number in the naki white pages,only 021 I think.

thanks for that ,will give em a ring tomorrow ,be a good excuse to take the hornet for a blast

[Meanie]

Thought Meanie was the one that was into flames and other such bling?

Mine's got the trendy scratches instead...

No flames planned for the ZG mate, and not too much more bling either now that the misses has her licence and we have ordered her new bike :woohoo:


Na ,well its not something that you just say "owell don't do it again chris " ya know, i knew it was/could've been serious and that ya had to all put in the harsh words to get ya point across which i respect and dont hold any grudges ya know.
but yes i hope i can pick up were i left off and carry on riding with you all 2 ,as ive got alot of advice from everyone on the manawatu rides and in generall just enjoy the company of people who all like bikes

Pleased to see you have a good attitude from the outcome. as Chancey said we dont want to post a RIP post for anyone. We enjoy each others company here in the Manawatu and are all becoming good friends, part of that is looking out for each other which sometimes means a few reality checks, something we all need from time to time
Be good to see you back on the horse again :soon:

[chanceyy]

No flames planned for the ZG mate, and not too much more bling either now that the misses has her licence and we have ordered her new bike :woohoo:



Woooo hoooooooo congrats to Monnie for getting her licence :2thumbsup.. wots the bike on order meanie .. you know we like details:blink: ... we can wait for pics :laugh:

[Meanie]

I cant tell, promised monie i wouldnt say anything :oi-grr: but shes realy looking forward to it arriving
It could turn up anytime from mid Feb to mid March, untill then shes still riding pillion

[ynot slow]

Way to go that lady,the more the merrier out there,and heaps of good cheapish learner 250 to choose from,then can graduate to the 500 or so.

[NZsarge]

That is good news Sarge
You up for the Coro loop then ?

For me it's going to come down to "do I have the readies?" If I do then I will be in.

[NZsarge]

No flames planned for the ZG mate, and not too much more bling either now that the misses has her licence and we have ordered her new bike.



Pleased to see you have a good attitude from the outcome. as Chancey said we dont want to post a RIP post for anyone. We enjoy each others company here in the Manawatu and are all becoming good friends, part of that is looking out for each other which sometimes means a few reality checks, something we all need from time to time
Be good to see you back on the horse again.
I'd like to echo those comments, i've certainly been guilty of becoming "over enthusiastic" on more than one occasion.:sweatdrop:whistle:

Woooo hoooooooo congrats to Monnie for getting her licence :2thumbsup.. wots the bike on order meanie .. you know we like details ... we can wait for pics.
A-huh a-huh!

I cant tell, promised monie i wouldnt say anything :oi-grr: but shes realy looking forward to it arriving
It could turn up anytime from mid Feb to mid March, untill then shes still riding pillion
Killjoy tease!:bleh::laugh: aww go on, you can tell us, we won't say a word:shifty::whistle: Intriguing.....

[NZsarge]

I cant tell, promised monie i wouldnt say anything :oi-grr: but shes realy looking forward to it arriving
It could turn up anytime from mid Feb to mid March, untill then shes still riding pillion

Better be a Yamaha, the Yamaha to group ratio is too low for my liking:laugh: but alas, I think I have an idea what it is....:devil2:

[chanceyy]

I cant tell, promised monie i wouldnt say anything :oi-grr: but shes realy looking forward to it arriving
It could turn up anytime from mid Feb to mid March, untill then shes still riding pillion

:lol: ... :shutup: :sunny::innocent:

[HornetBoy]

she buying a brand spanking new bike ? nice!! maybe she has upgraded to the cbf's bigger brother and got one of those new 900 hornets ,i dont know how people have the patience to wait that long for their bikes to be delivered id be going mad

[Meanie]

Have you guys seen the price they want for a 2nd hand 250 nowdays, bloody robbers
Thought we may as well buy a new one, shell keep it for about 12 months untill she gets her full and then get her a real one
Hoping to not loose too much coin on a new bike considering they are getting between $3000 and $4500 for something about 15 to 20 years old

[HornetBoy]

Have you guys seen the price they want for a 2nd hand 250 nowdays, bloody robbers
Thought we may as well buy a new one, shell keep it for about 12 months untill she gets her full and then get her a real one
Hoping to not loose too much coin on a new bike considering they are getting between $3000 and $4500 for something about 15 to 20 years old

absolutely crazy eh! ,but it goes both ways as they really dont loose their price when you come to sell them,when i brought my 250 hornet it cost me $6k and when i sold it i got exactly that back which was good.
what 250cc are ya looking at buying ?

[GSVR]

Check out the mess this bike made of a 4WD. Its was just up the road from where I live. 37 year old rider died in hospital.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/4357172a6003.html

Finding it hard to figure out what happend here as its so close to the Stop.

[HornetBoy]

wonder who was in the wrong ,
ah man there has been alot of R.I.P threads in the last couple of days

[banditrider]

No flames planned for the ZG mate, and not too much more bling either now that the misses has her licence and we have ordered her new bike

Sweet.


Have you guys seen the price they want for a 2nd hand 250 nowdays, bloody robbers
Thought we may as well buy a new one, shell keep it for about 12 months untill she gets her full and then get her a real one
Hoping to not loose too much coin on a new bike considering they are getting between $3000 and $4500 for something about 15 to 20 years old

You're not wrong - trying to get another mate into it too. They get better resale than harleys! Saw a GSX250 in phils for $5,500 with 20,000 k's on it - they were only $5,500 new!

[Meanie]

what 250cc are ya looking at buying ?

Love to tell you but promised the wife i wouldnt advertise it until we had it in the shed

[Meanie]

Sweet.



You're not wrong - trying to get another mate into it too. They get better resale than harleys! Saw a GSX250 in phils for $5,500 with 20,000 k's on it - they were only $5,500 new!

Saw them too, you think thats expensive check out Freedom Hondas 250 cc prices, a brand new GPX was cheaper, no shit

[HornetBoy]

Love to tell you but promised the wife i wouldnt advertise it until we had it in the shed

Aha! :baby: ,have ya looked on trademe ?some real deals on their ...mind you their are som dodgy km's on some of them "an 1989 with 10,000km's" hmmmm trackbike anyone .

[Meanie]

Aha! :baby: ,have ya looked on trademe ?some real deals on their ...mind you their are som dodgy km's on some of them "an 1989 with 10,000km's" hmmmm trackbike anyone .

Yea been watching trade me for about two months now, theres no way i,m paying 3k to 4k for a twenty year old 250cc bike

[ynot slow]

Had a look in coleman-suzuki before,used hornets are crazy price wise.Mate traded his scorpio on a suzi c50,got good $ for it,mind you only 2005 model and 3-4000km on it,he was happy with trade considering the suzi price fest promotion.

[Dak]

Check out the mess this bike made of a 4WD. Its was just up the road from where I live. 37 year old rider died in hospital.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/4357172a6003.html

Finding it hard to figure out what happend here as its so close to the Stop.

Damn, another one, but if it's like the article says, the bike was going along Kelvin Grove and thats the road that is straight, Roberts Line comes onto it. I'm picking the git in the 4WD turned to go up Roberts Line right in front of the bike.

[86GSXR]

Congrats Monnie on your license and bike, can't wait for the unveiling :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Its a ZX10r! Oops, did I let the cat out of the bag?

[manwithav8]

jeezus, you buggers are up early.. Guess you got work huh??

whens the photo session AL?

[Meanie]

jeezus, you buggers are up early.. Guess you got work huh??

whens the photo session AL?

Dont you have any work to do ?

[GSVR]

Its a ZX10r! Oops, did I let the cat out of the bag?

As you already know I don't really mind what it is as long as its not that disgusting Green colour.

Perhaps like minded people could form a club called KRAPI (Kawasaki Riders and Pushers Incorporated)

[manwithav8]

Dont you have any work to do ?

Not this morning for once lol.. After lunch I will be digging and painting and planting though .....
Like slave labour round at mine at the moment hahah

[Meanie]

Not this morning for once lol.. After lunch I will be digging and painting and planting though .....
Like slave labour round at mine at the moment hahah

Well i wont be visiting you today then :laugh:

[NZsarge]

As you already know I don't really mind what it is as long as its not that disgusting Green colour.

Perhaps like minded people could form a club called KRAPI (Kawasaki Riders and Pushers Incorporated)

You must have a dictionary of how to poke shit at green Kawasaki riders:lol:

[banditrider]

2 Connies heading up to Taupo early Friday am to catch the A1 practice day if anyone else is heading up and wants to be sandwedged between them. Probably leaving 7 at the latest and stopping for some brekkie somewhere. Heading back mid-late arvo.

[HornetBoy]

2 Connies heading up to Taupo early Friday am to catch the A1 practice day if anyone else is heading up and wants to be sandwedged between them. Probably leaving 7 at the latest and stopping for some brekkie somewhere. Heading back mid-late arvo.

I will be going up ,but will be riding with my brother = lots of stops because he was stupid and brought a sport bike with a seat about 1mm thick ,(should've got a kat) will be a good post bin maiden voyage for me and my katana

[banditrider]

Mite see you there - stay out of the ditches!

[HornetBoy]

Mite see you there - stay out of the ditches!

ha haa :shutup: yes illl be trying to stay hoops on the roads not down the ditch,although i will be bringing a slice of farm land in my fairing as its jammed in a crack lol
and be getting a flashback of my 250 days as i have no screen blade either (thats comes next week)

[manwithav8]

Well i wont be visiting you today then :laugh:

haha no worries mate. Your more than welcome though anytime, jug is always hot and it would have been a good excuse for a break.... Finished up around 9ish but got heaps done.....Slowly turning this old house into a looker lol

[sugilite]

As you already know I don't really mind what it is as long as its not that disgusting Green colour.

Perhaps like minded people could form a club called KRAPI (Kawasaki Riders and Pushers Incorporated)

Gary, under the guise of having to be cruel to be kind, I'm sorry to inform you that you have fallen ill. The disease is occurred soon after selling your Kawasaki. You know when veges (we all need them) are healthy they are a bright vibrant green, but alas, once afflicted with an Illness they wither and turn Suzuki YELLOW. The principle symptom of this terrible affliction is of course, Denial.
Unfortunately, you have become infected with SPUDS
Suzuki
Pilots
Under
Delusional
Stasis

But don't fear, for there is a support group that you can turn to, they will help peel away the layers of self loathing and shame that Suzuki riders feel deep down inside. That groups name is SPUNKS
Spud
Peeling
Unbelievably
Nice
Kawasaki
Stars

Only they can get your healthy green glow back :yes:

[chanceyy]

Gary, under the guise of having to be cruel to be kind, I'm sorry to inform you that you have fallen ill. The disease is occurred soon after selling your Kawasaki. You know when veges (we all need them) are healthy they are a bright vibrant green, but alas, once afflicted with an Illness they wither and turn Suzuki YELLOW. The principle symptom of this terrible affliction is of course, Denial.
Unfortunately, you have become infected with SPUDS
Suzuki
Pilots
Under
Delusional
Stasis

But don't fear, for there is a support group that you can turn to, they will help peel away the layers of self loathing and shame that Suzuki riders feel deep down inside. That groups name is SPUNKS
Spud
Peeling
Unbelievably
Nice
Kawasaki
Stars

Only they can get your healthy green glow back :yes:

:killingme :laugh: :lol: great comeback :Pokey: :niceone: :msn-wink:

waits for garry's response :jerry:

[Meanie]

Gary, under the guise of having to be cruel to be kind, I'm sorry to inform you that you have fallen ill. The disease is occurred soon after selling your Kawasaki. You know when veges (we all need them) are healthy they are a bright vibrant green, but alas, once afflicted with an Illness they wither and turn Suzuki YELLOW. The principle symptom of this terrible affliction is of course, Denial.
Unfortunately, you have become infected with SPUDS
Suzuki
Pilots
Under
Delusional
Stasis

But don't fear, for there is a support group that you can turn to, they will help peel away the layers of self loathing and shame that Suzuki riders feel deep down inside. That groups name is SPUNKS
Spud
Peeling
Unbelievably
Nice
Kawasaki
Stars

Only they can get your healthy green glow back :yes:

Sheer brilliance :clap:

Yod you watching this aye

[chanceyy]

hey guys

any one interested in 1/4 of beastie for the freezer ?

if ya interested pm me & I will give you more details

[yod]

Sheer brilliance :clap:

Yod you watching this aye

:girlfight:

i just gave my SUZUKI a clean - was farkin grubby from the napier taihape road....especially the arse end (chain/sprocket/etc)

you should get a good look at it on Friday

:whistle:

[robertydog]

:girlfight:

i just gave my SUZUKI a clean - was farkin grubby from the napier taihape road....especially the arse end (chain/sprocket/etc)

you should get a good look at it on Friday

:whistle:

Come on man. That was weeks ago that you went over that road:spanking:

[yod]

Come on man. That was weeks ago that you went over that road:spanking:

jeebus mate it was only 10 days ago - whats the weather like on your planet?

:dodge:

[robertydog]

jeebus mate it was only 10 days ago - whats the weather like on your planet?

:dodge:

Damm good here. :niceone:

[banditrider]

Had a pretty good day at the A1 practice day: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/01/a1-gp.html

Bike turned over 10,000th k today - new rubber next week. Anything happening this weekend?

[chanceyy]

great write up as usual Andrew ...

damn glad I am not out in that wind tonite .. she is fair howling down this way ..

[banditrider]

Cheers. Yeah, blowing like anything here too and was pretty windy coming back over the top by Kimbolton etc. Least it's cooler than it was in Taupo...

[Meanie]

Had a pretty good day at the A1 practice day: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/01/a1-gp.html

Bike turned over 10,000th k today - new rubber next week. Anything happening this weekend?

Good write up Andrew nice to see two ZG1400 together
I see AFC have sold yet another one
Done over 11 thousand ks now on mine and loving the Avon storms

[chanceyy]

hi guys

after talking to a few of you re the north/south meet along with the hill climb event in masterton I thought i would link the thread in here so you guys dunna miss it ..

its gonna be an awesome weekend ..

here is the thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63184) regarding it

and the calendar link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1504&day=2008-3-15&c=7) .. hint hint

[cowboyz]

real shame it clashes with frostys trackday. I will be in Taupo all going well.

[chanceyy]

oh well thats a bugger then .. cause frosty's track day is on the 16th,(going by the thread) pity to have two events on the same day

never mind .. next yr north/south will be south islands turn ..

[yod]

real shame it clashes with frostys trackday. I will be in Taupo all going well.

ditto

:rockon:

[Meanie]

Sorry guys, wont be able to attend either
Im gonna be sitting back on me boat somewhere in the Marlborough Sounds with a black russian in one hand, a fishing rod in the other :woohoo: (with the biggest dam snapper you have ever laid eyes on hooked up) and mrs meanie scrubbing the decks harr harr
:Oi: you missed a spot
Two weeks of R & R.......... cant wait

[chanceyy]

sounds like a great trip meanie .. deserve the break mate .. enjoy :yes:

[NZsarge]

Sorry guys, wont be able to attend either
Im gonna be sitting back on me boat somewhere in the Marlborough Sounds with a black russian in one hand, a fishing rod in the other :woohoo: (with the biggest dam snapper you have ever laid eyes on hooked up) and mrs meanie scrubbing the decks harr harr
:Oi: you missed a spot
Two weeks of R & R.......... cant wait

Eww you lucky bugger! (take insect repellent)
You taking your tinnie down or you hooking up with a boat down there?

[Meanie]

Eww you lucky bugger! (take insect repellent)
You taking your tinnie down or you hooking up with a boat down there?
Tow the tinnie down and chuck her on the ferry, about the only time i get to use it

[NZsarge]

Tow the tinnie down and chuck her on the ferry, about the only time i get to use it

Are you gonna tow it behind the Carwasaki?
sorry dude, funny what you dream up in the wee small hours of the morning while ya slaving away at work:rolleyes::whistle:

[Meanie]

Are you gonna tow it behind the Carwasaki?
sorry dude, funny what you dream up in the wee small hours of the morning while ya slaving away at work:rolleyes::whistle:

Nice..............:clap:
You need a more chalenging job to keep your mind active i rekon