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Bonez
14th October 2007, 17:50
A picture or two says a thousand words etc etc etc
Bonez
14th October 2007, 17:54
Bloody silly day to be riding I might add. And I did 445km in the shit weather:blink:
Now who can guess where the first 3 pics were taken? Clue- Yes it was in the Rangitiki District but a lot closer to home.
It was surprising how much traffic was on the Napier/Taihape rd too.
Managed to catch up with mum and dad in Havelock North which was good.
NZsarge
14th October 2007, 19:01
Well done mate, you're a braver man than me venturing out on a day such as this one has been.
chanceyy
14th October 2007, 19:04
A picture or two says a thousand words etc etc etc
hmm is that the gentle Annie you road bonez ?
all i see is gravel .. :argh::eek: :nono: dunna like gravel :shutup:
cowboyz
14th October 2007, 19:06
You might want trainer wheels on that CX there bonez? That napier/taupo gravel looks very zx un-friendly. Weather was a absoulte dog here today so I stayed pretty close to the couch after doing a hard days (2 hours) work.
Bonez
14th October 2007, 19:14
Well done mate, you're a braver man than me venturing out on a day such as this one has been.Wouldn't call it brave. Stupid more like it. Really just a recon run. Almost over cooked it coming onto the gravel at the Taihape end, then got blown over about 5kms before the end of Napier section.
Would be nice on a good day on a lighter bike though. Took a whole hour to straighten the CX out.
Pahongina Valley(west-first 3 pics) was a hoot, then left to Apiti, hang a right at Apiti, then on to South Main rd or something and come out on the Kimbolton/Mangaweka Rd.
Manaweka for a wee stop/pic then on to "tippy toe" rd (there was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way), Taihape then Gentle Annie.
Spotted a few other roads to explore. The sealed sections either end of the Napier/Taihapi rd are real teasers.
The CX performed like a trooper, damn comfortable. Was a real effort keep her upright on the return to Palmerston North. I had to tuck in behind a large camper bus for most of the way.
86GSXR
14th October 2007, 19:16
Wow that looks like a good road! I was highly tempted to join you today but after being out with a certain Ashhurst lad last nite, I was feeling like a lie in. Twas an excellent nite tho, and looked like an excellent day. I felt like leaving the Triumph at home, so pillioned Sarah around on the Honda for a latte or two, then fired up the Gixxer for a ripper of a ride over the Saddle then the track. I'd forgotton how well that old girl really goes! Glad you had a good one! :yes:
chanceyy
14th October 2007, 19:21
Wow that looks like a good road! I was highly tempted to join you today but after being out with a certain Ashhurst lad last nite, I was feeling like a lie in. Twas an excellent nite tho, and looked like an excellent day. I felt like leaving the Triumph at home, so pillioned Sarah around on the Honda for a latte or two, then fired up the Gixxer for a ripper of a ride over the Saddle then the track. I'd forgotton how well that old girl really goes! Glad you had a good one! :yes:
hmm tired yesterday then lie in today .. you know Al thats called getting old hon .. no stamina :laugh:
hit Palmy today with a vengence retail therapy with g/friend not to much damage done :whistle:
Meanie
14th October 2007, 19:45
Too dam windy for me today mate Heard the mighty CX rumbling past my pad this avo, said to the misses that sounds like bonez on his CX Sure enough Cant mistake that sound even over the sterio :rolleyes:
NZsarge
14th October 2007, 19:49
Wouldn't call it brave. Stupid more like it. Really just a recon run. Almost over cooked it coming onto the gravel at the Taihape end, then got blown over about 5kms before the end of Napier section.
Would be nice on a good day on a lighter bike though. Took a whole hour to straighten the CX out.
Pahongina Valley(west-first 3 pics) was a hoot, then left to Apiti, hang a right at Apiti, then on to South Main rd or something and come out on the Kimbolton/Mangaweka Rd.
Manaweka for a wee stop/pic then on to "tippy toe" rd (there was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way), Taihape then Gentle Anny.
Spotted a few other roads to explore. The sealed sections either end of the Napier/Tahapi rd are real teasers.
The CX performed like a trooper, damn comfortable. Was a real effort keep her upright on the return to Palmerston North. There was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way. I had to tuck in behind a large camper bus for most of the way.
Shit mate! dont go making a habit of having to heal upon the return of a ride! Glad to hear you're still in one piece (mostly)
Bonez
14th October 2007, 19:55
Too dam windy for me today mate Heard the mighty CX rumbling past my pad this avo, said to the misses that sounds like bonez on his CX Sure enough Cant mistake that sound even over the sterio :rolleyes: Always thought she was an old tart that sounded like a wet fart being ridden by an old fart.:laugh:
u4ea
14th October 2007, 20:09
is there an emicon for "shaking head"Your a hard "ol bugger Bones thats for sure.Hope your mum and dad are in good health and always good they keep the home fires burning for ya matey.
Meanie
14th October 2007, 20:14
is there an emicon for "shaking head"Your a hard "ol bugger Bones thats for sure.Hope your mum and dad are in good health and always good they keep the home fires burning for ya matey.
Na he just lost his marbles :bleh:
Bonez
14th October 2007, 20:20
Na he just lost his marbles :bleh:Why do you think I go on such journeys. Only one way to find them- go searching.
Meanie
14th October 2007, 20:24
Why do you think I go on such journeys. Only one way to find them- go searching.
Shit mate what you gonna do if you find em
Bonez
14th October 2007, 20:27
Shit mate what you gonna do if you find em
Loose them again I guess :weep:
sarahtvet
16th October 2007, 10:55
Why do you think I go on such journeys. Only one way to find them- go searching.
Wish I had come marble hunting too but after playing on the gravel last night in a truck and having to slow down perhaps it was a good thing I stayed closer to home sunday:yes:
I hope to join you on a :ride: again soon
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