CHCH to Tauranga and return. For new bike.

[200BUSA]

Off to Tauranga on Wednesday 10th October and returning 11th Oct.Im going up to pick up my next bike.Doing a swap.So if you see a Yellow Suzuki TLR on the road on those days-give us a wave.And if you see me stopped on the side of the road - then im probably lost,as i havent ridden anywhere north of Wellington.Should be a good trip as long as the weather is nice.

[tri boy]

Sounds like an awsome return ride coming up.
Mate had a Yellow TLR, sold it to another mate. Bloody good bike.
Enjoy, and safe travels.:yes:

[shafty]

What are you buying Mate?

[200BUSA]

Another Busa.

[Waylander]

Hmm, might talk to the group up here see about changing our weekly meet to wednesday that week.

[Matt_TG]

That's a hell of a lot of riding in two days! Awesome road trip though, we'll put in an order for fine weather :eek:

[T.W.R]

You'll enjoy the trip :yes: either bike will soak it up. get yourself a Gorilla strop for the ferry though to save battling with tiedowns & bodywork

[200BUSA]

Yep i hope the weather will be good, as its about 1700km to cover in two days plus the ferry crossings.

[200BUSA]

You'll enjoy the trip :yes: either bike will soak it up. get yourself a Gorilla strop for the ferry though to save battling with tiedowns & bodywork

a what strop?

[T.W.R]

Gorilla harness strop :yes: it's a load rated harness that has sleeves that the handgrips slip into and you attach tiedowns to rings at either end. It keeps everything away from the bodywork when the tension is put on it . They're about $65 to buy. Either whites Distributors or Northern accessories supply them so any bikeshop will be able to get them

[200BUSA]

cheers - i will check them out.

[deanohit]

Be a long, but awesome ride dude. Take an MP3 player or somthing as it can get pretty boring along some stretches unless of course your really trying out the new busa along the straights.

[Waylander]

Be a long, but awesome ride dude. Take an MP3 player or somthing as it can get pretty boring along some stretches unless of course your really trying out the new busa along the straights.
Pleanty of those between here and there too.

[200BUSA]

I will have the mp3 all set to go once i get the kids songs off it,i dont think i could ride all that way having to listen to the Crazy Frog album.
Its a bugger i couldnt get the bike this week as im on holiday but it isnt ready to go just yet,so i have to wait till the 10th till my associate gets back from his holiday before i can head away.

[deanohit]

Better crazy frog than rap I reckon. And Waylander, I'm keen to meet up on the wednesday if 200BUSA wants to stop in Tauranga long enough.

[200BUSA]

As long as im back in Wellington on the 11th for the 2pm sailing.

[Bass]

Gorilla harness strop

Also sometimes known as a handlebar bridle

[TKDSKIP]

Another Busa.

Must be my mate you are dealing with. Congrats on getting a sweet bike. Have a safe ride, great trip.

[dogsnbikes]

As long as im back in Wellington on the 11th for the 2pm sailing.

sounds awesome and will be a good trip

I would be happy ride part of the way on the 11th with you :scooter:

[200BUSA]

Must be my mate you are dealing with. Congrats on getting a sweet bike. Have a safe ride, great trip.

If it is Dean that you mean then yes he sounds like a nice guy and the bike should be real nice.

[200BUSA]

sounds awesome and will be a good trip

I would be happy ride part of the way on the 11th with you :scooter:

sweet if time allows.

[T.W.R]

Also sometimes known as a handlebar bridle

:Pokey: Yeah true but the ones marketed here in NZ are Gorilla Harness.

here's a picture of one from overseas, this particular one costs $28.99US

[200BUSA]

Good idea arent they,would do the job and as you say protect the fairings and paintwork.

[shafty]

I bought mine from Aerofast NZ, Kiwi made. Couldn't find a shop locally which stocked them, so e-mailed jon@aerofast.co.nz and did a deal for mail order.

ps if you were in Tga going the other way, I'd happily lend it to you

[Waylander]

Good idea arent they,would do the job and as you say protect the fairings and paintwork.
Worked wonders when I brought the Vmax over. Makes strapping it down easier as well, took me half the time that it took a guy on a LS400 and his was still a bit loose.

[redeye40]

Hey Busa,if you can't get one in time or don't want to buy one I'd be happy to loan you mine,drop me a p.m.
cheers

[jim.cox]

Better crazy frog than rap I reckon.

Thats "Crap" music with a silent "C"

[200BUSA]

Hey Busa,if you can't get one in time or don't want to buy one I'd be happy to loan you mine,drop me a p.m.
cheers

cheers redeye40 i will PM you about it.

[200BUSA]

Thats "Crap" music with a silent "C"

Totally agreed.

[Grub]

I will have the mp3 all set to go once i get the kids songs off it,i dont think i could ride all that way having to listen to the Crazy Frog album.
Its a bugger i couldnt get the bike this week as im on holiday but it isnt ready to go just yet,so i have to wait till the 10th till my associate gets back from his holiday before i can head away.

I don't know how concrete your plans are but were you aware that the biggest bike meet of the year will be at Taupo that weekend, the 13th Oct. It's the final round of the VMCC Winter Series and a lot of KB is there.

It was just a thought since you're comin all that way and there'd be at least a hundred of us heading back to Welly on the Sunday

[Unit]

Thats a lot of riding in two days, bling to you for this one. Definitely meet the Towelronga crew while your here, will give us someone different to talk to - good idea Jacob re changing out meet night that week. What colour is the busa, is it new? not one of the new '08s by any chance?

[200BUSA]

I don't know how concrete your plans are but were you aware that the biggest bike meet of the year will be at Taupo that weekend, the 13th Oct. It's the final round of the VMCC Winter Series and a lot of KB is there.

It was just a thought since you're comin all that way and there'd be at least a hundred of us heading back to Welly on the Sunday

I would of loved to of stayed longer but my wife works weekends and i need to be home to look after the wee ones.But i will try maybe for next year.

[200BUSA]

Thats a lot of riding in two days, bling to you for this one. Definitely meet the Towelronga crew while your here, will give us someone different to talk to - good idea Jacob re changing out meet night that week. What colour is the busa, is it new? not one of the new '08s by any chance?

Its silver/blue and not new-im doing a swap with a guy up there.Would be great to catch up with the crew up there.

[bucket boy]

is that deans one with full yoshi system ,polished wheels

[200BUSA]

is that deans one with full yoshi system ,polished wheels

Thats the one - i hope its as good as it looks.He seems a nice guy-very accomadating.Had a few hassles when he was washing it last week.

[200BUSA]

Gee you have to watch which website you you for booking ferry tickets-use the wrong one and you can end up paying an extra $60 for return ticket.Gorilla strap now organised for tying the bike down on the ferry.So now all set to go on the 10th Oct.Cant wait.

[200BUSA]

Hey Busa,if you can't get one in time or don't want to buy one I'd be happy to loan you mine,drop me a p.m.
cheers

Thanks very much for the loan of the harness Redeye40 very much appreciated.cheers.

[redeye40]

No worries Busa,enjoy the ride.

[200BUSA]

I hope this crap weather clears up before i leave on Tues night as i dont fancy riding all that way soaking wet.

[BMW]

I got mu bike from Chch and rode it to AK. It made me learn the bike alot before I came home. Well worth the time.

Mp3 player well worth it too!lol

Also the idea for the strops are a good idea. The Ferry do not care about your bike. It is up to you to strop it down. I used their gear and it is a wee bit over kill ( used to do cars!).

have fun!

[200BUSA]

Well the weather does look like it will be real crappy(joy),well it will be a good ride anyway.Will probably be even later getting into town if the roads are bad.Anyway im all set to leave tomorrow night.

[wybmadiity]

Ride safe. Might see you at Drivers Bar then :D

[SDU]

Have a safe trip mate, enjoy the new toy & put up a piccie when you're back.

[laRIKin]

Have a good and safe trip and as she said "post some pic's".

[200BUSA]

Thanks guys i will have a good trip.Only a hour to go and i will be on the road.

[Waylander]

Thanks guys i will have a good trip.Only a hour to go and i will be on the road.
Damn you're keen.

[200BUSA]

I dont want to miss the early ferry.Is it crap weather up there yet?

[Waylander]

Yea arrived today around 3ish. Not much rain yet but it's nice and hot.

[b1g-fuLLa]

Thats "Crap" music with a silent "C"

Dissagreed. That "c" aint silent!!!!!!