Manawatu Friday Night Ride. (Be there or be in the square).

[oscarnz]

why not bring them along????

Will see what happens, there is talk that they are going out to the maze.
Plus I have to stay home to make PIE for racing!!

[NZsarge]

why not bring them along????
Reckon.

Had a sneak preview tonight, blardy awesome
Cool, looking forward too it.

may even make a banana cake for it too!

Mmmmmm CAKE!

[NZsarge]

Will see what happens, there is talk that they are going out to the maze.
Plus I have to stay home to make PIE for racing!!

They could all jump on their race bikes and do the friday night ride then chill out and eat some cake (banana). :laugh:

[banditrider]

They could all jump on their race bikes and do the friday night ride then chill out and eat some cake (banana). :laugh:

Jet skis might be more appropriate...

[Owl]

Jet skis might be more appropriate...

:laugh:..................:yes:

[ynot slow]

Jet boats need only 50mm of water don't they to run?

[banditrider]

No, I'm pretty sure they need petrol...

[cowboyz]

forcast is for clearing in the morning and a fine weekend so should be mint. If this weather stays around then we can just have a few drinks and DVD showing anyhow.

[Meanie]

No, I'm pretty sure they need petrol...

:rofl:.......................

[yod]

No, I'm pretty sure they need petrol...

:killingme

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to banditrider again.

[cowboyz]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to banditrider again

yep. made us laugh

[ynot slow]

Shhesh fell for that hook,line and concours.

[yod]

http://www.store.amostoys.com/images/P/TEE07FOFBK-01.jpg

says it all really:laugh:

[cowboyz]

have they got a green Yod?

[yod]

have they got a green Yod?

course they do, but he's at the back

:rofl:

blue at the front of course.....:rockon:

[Flynn]

If I didn't have a blue bike I would say it was rigged!!

[Meanie]

http://www.store.amostoys.com/images/P/TEE07FOFBK-01.jpg

says it all really:laugh:

Nice T shirt We should all get one

[cowboyz]

course they do, but he's at the back

:rofl:

blue at the front of course.....:rockon:

oh, I see, the one holding the camera.. Have you got the next frame on that photo of the blue yod lying down?

[slydesigns]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

[NZsarge]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

Saturady morning eh... Guess who's not getting much sleep tonight then...

[86GSXR]

Good shit Simon. I'm very pleased for you, and REALLY looking forward to seeing it :niceone:

[yod]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

:woohoo:..

[NZsarge]

Weather is shite over here so I won't be riding tonight (rest of the weekend looks ok though) but will be attending the premier of the Waitangi weekend photo's.

[86GSXR]

It's clearing here Sarge if that helps.

[Owl]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

Awesome Simon!:yes: I thought it was arriving on the 16th?


It's clearing here Sarge if that helps.

Is that a joke?:confused:

[cowboyz]

Pretty rough out there though. Never underestimate how soft manawatu riders are but still planning on showing the DVD which goes for just under an hour. Start around 730pm at meanies place. There will be cake, there will be pie, and should be a few laughs. See ya there. Leave the riding till next week.

[86GSXR]

Sweet!....

[cowboyz]

see above. mrs C is out, monie, meanie, yod,me, nzsarge. Just too used to 40+ temps now me thinks...........

[cowboyz]

oh, and if you want to come see the video can you do a quick post so we can have an idea of numbers. all welcome. plenty of room but it would be nice to know how many to expect.

[banditrider]

see above. mrs C is out, monie, meanie, yod,me, nzsarge. Just too used to 40+ temps now me thinks...........


tsk, tsk....


...oh well, see ya at 7:30 then.

[Horse]

It appears some of the locals spell "Biker" with a P. But a few of us hardy souls were there to go for an actual Friday night ride and we did. Thanks to Sarah's generosity I got to join them on the lovely Skippy, so it's true, you do meet the nicest people on a Honda! :) A quiet pootle over the track and back via the Saddle, we got blown about a bit approaching the track but it was actually a bit calmer over the hill, and the rain only threatened rather than delivering anything nasty, just a light sprinkle over the saddle.

Then back to Meanie's for the DVD extravaganza (and it was, Mr C Boyz applied every cheesy video transition known to mankind :P ) and then cake and sausage rolls. Sublime!

[Bonez]

course they do, but he's at the back

:rofl:

blue at the front of course.....:rockon:Pink is in the lead though.

[oscarnz]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

excellent stuff, cant wait to see it

[sarahtvet]

yay! the D675 has finally cleared MAF and Customs and arrives in palmy for me to grab at 7am saturady morning!

Cool :2thumbsup: It will be worth the wait I am sure :yes:
100m on the daytona and you were hooked :lol: so I am sure that you will be grinning like a cheshire cat by now :ride:

Good on ya sly enjoy

[sarahtvet]

see above. mrs C is out, monie, meanie, yod,me, nzsarge. Just too used to 40+ temps now me thinks...........

All right for these east cape explorers :2thumbsup: who got the sunshine. Lets hope I find some up there this weekend tooo :sunny:


It appears some of the locals spell "Biker" with a P. But a few of us hardy souls were there to go for an actual Friday night ride and we did. It was a nice little pootle, bit different from the 650k last week :ride: Hopefully big bruv will join in the fun next week, if he is lucky he can ride the blue beast and find out what he is missing :yes:


Thanks to Sarah's generosity I got to join them on the lovely Skippy, so it's true, you do meet the nicest people on a Honda! :) Most welcome mate, good to get both the bikes out for a run. I know how I got withdrawal symptoms when I wasn't able to get out on the bikes for a few weeks:yes:

I admit it was a bit weird seeing Sk1PY infront though, takes me back to the epic ride from Auckland all those years ago when Sk1py first graced these kiwi shores:love:

Hear the dvd was another Cowboyz epic, sorry to have missed it but I am sure there will be numerous reruns and I nearly managed to get organised for the family :done:

[cowboyz]

Then back to Meanie's for the DVD extravaganza (and it was, Mr C Boyz applied every cheesy video transition known to mankind :P ) and then cake and sausage rolls. Sublime!

there was no cheese. There was sheep and wannnabe cowboyz though......

[86GSXR]

Mint, mint, mint night last nite. Great to see that fab compliation. Lance, you're a genius! Michelle and I LOVED it :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

Yep, top effort alright. Only one criticism - not enough Connies!

[gunrunner]

The rumors are true. I spoke to her on Tuesday
Helen is in hospital and is having an operation to repair her hip on friday
She apparently hit some loose metal going into a corner somewhere out the back of pahiatua and ended up in a ditch. It was on the radio news on Monday morning, i think they mentioned her getting air lifed out.
Not sure about the bike i have heard rumors about it being a write off but Helen seemed to think it wasnt too bad.
She is in ward 24 at PN public hospital if anyone wanted to know

Have just heard of this myself . Came over the track 2 weekends ago to have a look at her bike etc . Hope She is alright and that the Vmax lives to ride another day .

[NZsarge]

Yep, top effort alright. Only one criticism - not enough Connies!

Well if you count it as "14's" that's one more and i've done my utmost to convince Mr and Mrs Cowboyz so there will be four next time....

[cowboyz]

well, technically, there will be the same ammount once we do a swap for the 14 for the cowboyz wannabe bike. You know you want to...........

[NZsarge]

well, technically, there will be the same ammount once we do a swap for the 14 for the cowboyz wannabe bike. You know you want to...........

When the "9" morph's into a brand new '09 "14" you're on. :whistle:

[cowboyz]

hmmmmmmmm doesnt seem to be likely TBH. morphing into an 06 could be on the go though.........

[NZsarge]

hmmmmmmmm doesnt seem to be likely TBH. morphing into an 06 could be on the go though.........

You can do eettt!! You know you want to join the club of "14's". :niceone:

[banditrider]

He did seem to like that Hitachi...knew how to use it too...

[Owl]

He did seem to like that Hitachi...knew how to use it too...

Was it green?..........:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Was it green?..........:laugh:

Blue, put up the meeting for coffee in the rant/rave tread for 4:15 if that's ok, don't have to be bang on time tho some time 'round that'll be all good.

[Owl]

Blue, put up the meeting for coffee in the rant/rave tread for 4:15 if that's ok, don't have to be bang on time tho some time 'round that'll be all good.

Yeah cool, I'll go find it!:D

[Timaa]

anyone keen for a mid afternoon ride today? gimme a txt on 0275797311, ive managed to get my mates zx6r and got all my gears so time to go for a blat and meet all the cool palmy people.. lol

[NZsarge]

anyone keen for a mid afternoon ride today? gimme a txt on 0275797311, ive managed to get my mates zx6r and got all my gears so time to go for a blat and meet all the cool palmy people.. lol

Pity we could'nt work that one in mate, see if ya can't get the 6R for a friday night ride.

[Timaa]

yup will try work it in however not this fri as im in melbourne, will have to be next.

[Elysium]

I should be there on Friday. Tomorow I will hope to get a test ride on a Honda Firestorm from City Honda, never had the chance to ride one before.

[Meanie]

Lets hope the weather plays ball
Not looking promising at this stage

[NZsarge]

Lets hope the weather plays ball
Not looking promising at this stage

Yeah typical, been absolutely mint these last coupla day and come friday... Ya never know though...

[banditrider]

I should be there on Friday. Tomorow I will hope to get a test ride on a Honda Firestorm from City Honda, never had the chance to ride one before.

You'll want one...

Ditto on weather comments. Seems like ages since I've been on a decent ride. East Cape anyone?

[sarahtvet]

Yeah typical, been absolutely mint these last coupla day and come friday... Ya never know though...

Fingers crossed that it gets it over and done with overnight really would be good to get out for a good ride :ride:

Bruv and the ladies won't make it by Friday night but will be here saturday so a bbq at greens road from 6pm. Everybody welcome to the next installment of the taylor tribe meeting the manawatu riders:clap:
I will have done lawns by then I promise:lol::rolleyes:

[ynot slow]

I will have done lawns by then I promise:lol::rolleyes:

Yeah right!!!Letting the aminamals out,go on makes it fun wearing jandals.

[kiwi_adam]

Count me in Guys,
Finish 7:30 on Fridays, so will see if i can get that cut back
so i can get some ride time in.

[Elysium]

You'll want one...



I want one!!!:yes:

[cowboyz]

worlds most random day goes to me. Went to see how 86 was getting on and then went to parents for dinner. Come back past the supermarket and Mrs C wanted some things so called in. There was a ZX12 in the parking lot so had a look over it while she was in the shop. The owner come out and we started talking about it. Quite fond of it he was. I told him I had a 9 at home so we chatted a while and then he hands me the keys and tells me to take his bike for a ride. OoooooooooKkkkkkkkkkk.......... Its got some kit on it and sounds mint. Took it for a short blat up the road and back and was very very nice. Told him about the fri night rides so hoping he comes along for a bit of a ride next fri. Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.

[dogsnbikes]

Lets hope the weather plays ball
Not looking promising at this stage

Haven't you got a raincoat:girlfight:

so normal run of the mill ride is it meet at gasless gas station and no idea where your going??? sounds good too me :2thumbsup

[Mrs Cowboyz]

worlds most random day goes to me. Went to see how 86 was getting on and then went to parents for dinner. Come back past the supermarket and Mrs C wanted some things so called in. There was a ZX12 in the parking lot so had a look over it while she was in the shop. The owner come out and we started talking about it. Quite fond of it he was. I told him I had a 9 at home so we chatted a while and then he hands me the keys and tells me to take his bike for a ride. OoooooooooKkkkkkkkkkk.......... Its got some kit on it and sounds mint. Took it for a short blat up the road and back and was very very nice. Told him about the fri night rides so hoping he comes along for a bit of a ride next fri. Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.

yes you were grinning from ear to ear when you got back!! Very nice guy...aussie bloke but wont really hold that against him!!
Very nice bike too...not too keen on the look of the air intake as it just juts out the front instead of being nicely moulded into the bike like the nine.

[sarahtvet]

Yeah right!!!Letting the aminamals out,go on makes it fun wearing jandals.

How did you guess:lol:

I can't keep gixxer in the fields for love nor money. Gonna have to put him in the freezer before the tennant invites me for lamb roast. The sheep are unpopular for eating his 'herbs' :lol:


Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.

Thats cause you have such an innocent and trusting face:innocent:
And anyway he doesn't know you and had Mrs C hostage!!!

Sounds like a mint bike,was it green? Does it come in green? After all you know how important it is to accessorize. We would get really confused if you changed colour. Or are you after a sapphire green version :lol:

Sounds like you had fun:2thumbsup:

[cowboyz]

Sounds like a mint bike,was it green? :

I didnt even mention it was green. I thought that bit was obvious because.

a, I stopped to look at it.
b, I said it was mint
c, It was a kawasaki.


It was green BTW.

[ynot slow]

Just another trusting Kawasaki rider who new ya knew class bikes eh:niceone:




Or he bloody stole it and was trying to get ya stitched up:Oi:

Pretty bloody nice guy,not many would do the same,I wouldn't let a stranger ride(mind you no insurance for anyone,just me),

[sarahtvet]

I didnt even mention it was green. I thought that bit was obvious because.


Good it was green otherwise you may have missed out on a mint ride :lol:


Just another trusting Kawasaki rider

Must be something to do with the colour (peace, tranquility and calmeness :lol:)

:(the weather

[NZsarge]

Not in for tonight's ride (if there is one). Weather is shithouse.

[86GSXR]

Count me in Guys,
Finish 7:30 on Fridays, so will see if i can get that cut back
so i can get some ride time in.

By the looks of the forecast, no riding tonight so the green one may have to wait to make the intro - bugger!



worlds most random day goes to me. Went to see how 86 was getting on and then went to parents for dinner. Come back past the supermarket and Mrs C wanted some things so called in. There was a ZX12 in the parking lot so had a look over it while she was in the shop. The owner come out and we started talking about it. Quite fond of it he was. I told him I had a 9 at home so we chatted a while and then he hands me the keys and tells me to take his bike for a ride. OoooooooooKkkkkkkkkkk.......... Its got some kit on it and sounds mint. Took it for a short blat up the road and back and was very very nice. Told him about the fri night rides so hoping he comes along for a bit of a ride next fri. Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.


yes you were grinning from ear to ear when you got back!! Very nice guy...aussie bloke but wont really hold that against him!!
Very nice bike too...not too keen on the look of the air intake as it just juts out the front instead of being nicely moulded into the bike like the nine.

Good to see you guys, thanks for that :yes: WOW, way cool ending to the night by the sounds of it! Wonder if the 12 will appear? :niceone:


Not in for tonight's ride (if there is one). Weather is shithouse.

Shithouse is the word!!! Haven't seen a forecast like that for awhile :shit:

[NZsarge]

Might see about doing a little something on sunday as it look like it might be a goer.

[86GSXR]

Roger! If ya feel like a pillion................See how it pans out :yes:

[Meanie]

worlds most random day goes to me. Went to see how 86 was getting on and then went to parents for dinner. Come back past the supermarket and Mrs C wanted some things so called in. There was a ZX12 in the parking lot so had a look over it while she was in the shop. The owner come out and we started talking about it. Quite fond of it he was. I told him I had a 9 at home so we chatted a while and then he hands me the keys and tells me to take his bike for a ride. OoooooooooKkkkkkkkkkk.......... Its got some kit on it and sounds mint. Took it for a short blat up the road and back and was very very nice. Told him about the fri night rides so hoping he comes along for a bit of a ride next fri. Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.

OMG whats up with that


...aussie bloke


There ya go there had to be a reason

[slydesigns]

Glad I went on the Wellington ride now... Jetski weather

[Meanie]

Doesnt look promising for tonight, unless you have a propellor on your bike
Oh well...... ill have to spend some quality time with the spawn :(

[Owl]

Mint out toward the coast!:yes: That doesn't mean there's not a big black ugly line of cloud beyond my sight though.:whistle:

[sarahtvet]

Stopped raining here at the mo and the sun trying to peak through :yes: The rottie is in heaven, up to his chest in the new river that has developed and keeps sticking his head under for some bizarre reason:lol:

[slydesigns]

Its stopped raining.... anyone keen?

[Monie]

Ditto on weather comments. Seems like ages since I've been on a decent ride. East Cape anyone? me me me


worlds most random day goes to me. Went to see how 86 was getting on and then went to parents for dinner. Come back past the supermarket and Mrs C wanted some things so called in. There was a ZX12 in the parking lot so had a look over it while she was in the shop. The owner come out and we started talking about it. Quite fond of it he was. I told him I had a 9 at home so we chatted a while and then he hands me the keys and tells me to take his bike for a ride. OoooooooooKkkkkkkkkkk.......... Its got some kit on it and sounds mint. Took it for a short blat up the road and back and was very very nice. Told him about the fri night rides so hoping he comes along for a bit of a ride next fri. Still not sure who is is or where he comes from and he doesnt know me from a bar of soap but he did give me his keys/bike/helmet.
if only he new you...


Might see about doing a little something on sunday as it look like it might be a goer.
funny enough i said that to meanie...


Roger! If ya feel like a pillion................See how it pans out :yes:
as long as you dont scream like dogs...


Doesnt look promising for tonight,
Oh well...... ill have to spend some quality time with the spawn :(
Is that what you call them ... [the little shits kids] i can think of worse...
hi hon how are you me fine... ..... lol:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Bonez]

Its stopped raining.... anyone keen?I'd be rude not to be. But I don't mind the rain. "It been raining for so long..........................." has been going through my head all day. It's not cold and the wind isn't blow'n a gale.

[sarahtvet]

Total change of plan :yes: All the family 1hr from Palmie so out for dinner instead. we shall start with a beer at Cuba so anybody not riding very welcome to either part of the evening.

Has to beat riding in the rain. Sorry all, how about a quick one tomorrow? I know put it on the weekend rides thread:innocent:

[86GSXR]

Nice wee turnout given the mist. Barry, Sly :niceone:

[Bonez]

Short wee toodle. I shot off after I realised I'd misplace my Bank Card. A first ever for me. Felt as if a limb had been removed. Old one now cancelled and new one on the way.

Barries new aquisition id da bomb alright and I'm suitably jealous. Slys is a beaut too.

[Elysium]

Short wee toodle. I shot off after I realised I'd misplace my Bank Card. A first ever for me. Felt as if a limb had been removed. Old one now cancelled and new one on the way.

Barries new aquisition id da bomb alright and I'm suitably jealous. Slys is a beaut too.

Not as bad when I misplaced my wallet on the road between Kaikoura and Blenheim on my last day of my south island trip for most of the morning:pinch:

[dogsnbikes]

Short wee toodle. I shot off after I realised I'd misplace my Bank Card. A first ever for me. Felt as if a limb had been removed. Old one now cancelled and new one on the way.

Barries new aquisition id da bomb alright and I'm suitably jealous. Slys is a beaut too.

Thanks Bonez you know where veiwing can take place

Was A nice wee ride drish road and 3 out four tonight were old and almost responsible meanie your just old :bleh:

Right where is the next ride???:chase:

[Meanie]

Had a nice short ride, wasnt gonna venture into the wet stuff but it turned out ok, beside i wanted to test my new seat Jury still out on that ill need to clock up a few ks before deciding if it was worth it, might go on a 6000 km ride toward the end of march if anyone is keen :whistle:
Nice bike Sly now that ive seen it on the road and not on the back of my ute. Couldnt believe it was dogs turning up at my place on a Honda 750, thought bonez had been shopping again.
Hopefully better weather next week

[banditrider]

might go on a 6000 km ride toward the end of march if anyone is keen :whistle:

Sounds like fun, can I come?

[NZsarge]

i wanted to test my new seat Jury still out on that ill need to clock up a few ks before deciding if it was worth it,


If the weather is good tomorrow I thought maybe Porangahau for lunch unless someone comes up with a plan.

[banditrider]

If the weather is good tomorrow I thought maybe Porangahau for lunch unless someone comes up with a plan.

Need to do something...

[Meanie]

Sounds like fun, can I come?

Oh all right then :yes:

[Flynn]

Lets pray the week does all it raining during the week so it's fine on fri night so we can rrrride:ride:

[slydesigns]

I'm gunna do the Wednesday Wangas ride instead this week. Have my kids this weekend so no bikes for me.

Anyone have Meanies number and want to PM me it please?

[Meanie]

I'm gunna do the Wednesday Wangas ride instead this week. Have my kids this weekend so no bikes for me.

Anyone have Meanies number and want to PM me it please?

PM sent....................

[sarahtvet]

Going to take family to castlepoint this arvo. I am taking the beast so the dogs can go too (that's all the excuse I need:yes:).

Will be on our way back 6ish if anybody wants to catch up along the route for a blatt :ride: Cellphone coverage crap there so just turn up you can't miss the blue beast in this weather, positively gleaming :love:

If not catch you all tomorrow :yes:

[NZsarge]

Looks like friday night might be the only reasonable riding day for the forth coming weekend, where we heading?

[oscarnz]

Well just caught with Dogs, and we have decided to go to Masterton tomorrow night as my daughter Bronnie is going down to my sisters, so Dogs is going to pillon her on the Honda. So it will be a cruisy ride

We will be leaving Mobil Ashhurst about 6ish, if anyone wants to make their Friday night ride abit longer you are most welcome to join us.
Dogs said we will stop in Eketahuna for McDonalds - Yeah right

[Bonez]

Well just caught with Dogs, and we have decided to go to Masterton tomorrow night as my daughter Bronnie is going down to my sisters, so Dogs is going to pillon her on the Honda. So it will be a cruisy ride

We will be leaving Mobil Ashhurst about 6ish, if anyone wants to make their Friday night ride abit longer you are most welcome to join us.
Dogs said we will stop in Eketahuna for McDonalds - Yeah rightMain route or a scenic sojourn? Hang left at Eketahuna perhaps?

[sarahtvet]

Main route or a scenic sojourn? Hang left at Eketahuna perhaps?

Scenic sojourn please :yes: Loads of gravel just outside of masterton but otherwise a mint ride, and do I care that I did it today, not a tad. Great fun and doing it tomorrow will be like de ja vu.

Hey Sly you've been spotted at summerhill, no camoflage with that daytona :lol:

[Meanie]

Monie and i not riding tomorrow, got a birthday party to go too

[oscarnz]

Main route or a scenic sojourn? Hang left at Eketahuna perhaps?

Main route down, then scenic route home was what we were thinking. Only have to go as far as road that leads to Rathkell (sp) College not right into town.

[sarahtvet]

Main route down, then scenic route home was what we were thinking.

Sounds perfect, looking forward to another good run :yes:


Only have to go as far as road that leads to Rathkell (sp) College not right into town.
If thats before the back route to Carterton we will miss all the gravel :2thumbsup: It is well signed so either way if I can do it then sure everybody else will manage.

Couldn't resist a pic from castlepoint :ride:

[Paul_C]

We will be leaving Mobil Ashhurst about 6ish, if anyone wants to make their Friday night ride abit longer you are most welcome to join us.
Dogs said we will stop in Eketahuna for McDonalds - Yeah right

Hey,

Haven't been out with you guys before but I'd be keen to come along and meet some fellow KBers/Manawatu Riders. Meet 1800 at Ashurst?

[NZsarge]

Well just caught with Dogs, and we have decided to go to Masterton tomorrow night as my daughter Bronnie is going down to my sisters, so Dogs is going to pillon her on the Honda. So it will be a cruisy ride

We will be leaving Mobil Ashhurst about 6ish, if anyone wants to make their Friday night ride abit longer you are most welcome to join us.
Dogs said we will stop in Eketahuna for McDonalds - Yeah right
Interesting...

Hey,

Haven't been out with you guys before but I'd be keen to come along and meet some fellow KBers/Manawatu Riders. Meet 1800 at Ashurst?
Yeah dude, 6pm Ashhurst Mobil.

[oscarnz]

All go for tonight as long as the weather doesnt pack up. Then will be going in cage :(

[chanceyy]

hmmmm will see what transpires this aft .. could be up for this one chick

[oscarnz]

hmmmm will see what transpires this aft .. could be up for this one chick

Excellent stuff honey, would be great to have you along

[cowboyz]

We are out. Might see how Mrs C is going and get norman out for a short one later on.

[Monamie]

hmmmm will see what transpires this aft .. could be up for this one chick

Hmmmm yes I may have a pillion for this one:shifty:

[Timaa]

hiya all anyone keen for a ride during the day at all? otherwise meet 6pm at ashurst mobil for the fri nyt ride? sounds good, if anyone wants to ride now or this arvo txt me on 0275797311..

[chanceyy]

Hmmmm yes I may have a pillion for this one:shifty:

hmm who will have the pillion :scratch: :laugh: :blip:

[dogsnbikes]

almost ready now wash n wax the bikes mmmmmmmmmmm wax on wax off the wives are looking good!!!!!!

all sorted for tonite......bring it on lol

[ynot slow]

Might see how Mrs C is going and get norman out for a short one later on.

Sounds a bit dodgy that remark,cowboyz and norman make a porno?

[Meanie]

Hmmmm yes I may have a pillion for this one:shifty:

See if you can get him screaming like a certain dog on the back of the tiger :rofl:

[86GSXR]

:laugh: No screaming, but plenty of smiles :yes: HUGE thanks to Chanceyy and Monamie for getting me back on the horse. I was slightly dubious but once the jacket went on and we were moving it felt GREAT! My jacket held everything in place and for the first time in nearly two weeks - no pain! The warm wind on my hand felt soooo healing and even now feels like progress has been made.

Big boost emotionally too, as the confidence took a spill along with the bike.

Good to meet Mr and Mrs Hitcher too. Love the Shiver :drool:

Real good nite :niceone:

[banditrider]

You're well braver than me - I hate being pillion! :pinch:(And I'm the world's worst pillion too). Good to see you out and about. Great ride too - particularly enjoyed Eketahuna - Pahiatua :2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Your previous choice of steed was really comfy, helped by the packrack every now and again. Used to pillion a fair bit 25 years ago and tonight felt rock solid with a very competent driver in charge :niceone:

[banditrider]

Yeah, I used to pillion a bit around 25 years ago - they wouldn't give me a licence!

[Bonez]

One happy Scorpio owner heads off with the taillight functioning. :scooter:Few of us did the backroad to Pahiatua and Hopelands. Certainy a damn fine evening for it. Good turn out up to Eketawerarewe. The cake was yum.

[oscarnz]

Awesome turnout tonight, 20 odd bikes started out at Ashhurst, headed Ballance, Mangamaire, Eketahuna for cake. Dogs pillon was still smiling from ear to ear (this could be the start of a new rider)

We split into 3 groups, some heading back main road, some heading via back roads, and 5 of us (Dogs, CJ, Sarge, PaulC, and me) heading off to Masterton to deliver my daughter, stopped in to McD's for a bite to eat, then headed to destination.

Nice night ride home via the main roads.

One happy daughter (who kept wanting Dogs to go faster) deliver safely to Masterton.

And finally back on bike after a couple of weeks of not riding due to busy life.

Was also great to see Al out enjoying himself.........glad to see your recovery has you still smiling.

[fresh trax]

One happy Scorpio owner heads off with the taillight functioning. :scooter:Few of us did the backroad to Pahiatua and Hopelands. Certainy a damn fine evening for it. Good turn out up to Eketawerarewe. The cake was yum.

;)Yeah thanks Bonz and loved that backroad along hopelands beautiful counrtyside. Thanks for the people that helped me not get lost and for the tailing - sweet

[NZsarge]

That was mint.

[ynot slow]

with a very competent driver in charge :niceone:


Way too long off the bike Al,"DRIVER in charge"last I thought it was RIDER,bloody plonker,you sure ya didn't land on ya noggin harder?:doctor:

[Elysium]

I'm just glad my new rear tyre didn't cause me any problems with all the new shine it had. Tyre was sliding slighty on the trip to Ashurst so happy it didn't give me any grief and now its roughing up nicely.

Should've leaved my screen on the bike instead of taking it off as I forgot what the wind was like.

[banditrider]

That was mint.

The cake? I don't think so but it was nice anyway!

[Elysium]

Is it pies next time?

[Bonez]

;)Yeah thanks Bonz and loved that backroad along hopelands beautiful counrtyside. Thanks for the people that helped me not get lost and for the tailing - sweetAfter our chat last night I managed to track down a service manual for the SX-4/Scorpio in pdf format that can be burnt to CD. Downloading a parts manual now touch wood.

[dogsnbikes]

My friday night rided started by meeting up with Timaa at kimbolton where we did the Apiti loop so the daytona got a leg stretcing too...back too my place swap for the family wagon(BOLD'ER) and off into paly Via Pohanina Valley east road,valley road,colyton-ashhurst road..was good ride Tim look forward too seeing you out again........:clap:

had a blast last night and the red rocket sure went great had a great pillon and as mother said that smile was huge she almost couldnt get her helmet of at e.k.

Great too see you out too AL and everyone else great too catch up :clap:

cake was good and great too support a little ol'e lady in hunterville selling her goodies on the street........:devil2:

had a good ride back in the dark waiting for NZsarge(who is now demoted to NZCorperal) pie here tua turns out he was eating pie at BP

so off thru the gorge and had some "WANKER" in a felcon thinking it be a good idea too sit on my arse.......So sorted that out rather quickly and had a clear run through......

that "SHINKO" on the front was Awesome and didn't skip through any corners and kicked that felcons Arse!!!!!!!!::banana:

[Paul_C]

Hey, had a great first ride with you guys last night. Loved the Ballance -> Eketahuna section. It certainly makes a big difference riding with other bikers (bloody fast compared with just tootling along SH1). I can see that I need to get out and do a bit more practise. And tighten my chain.

Unfortunately I'm on course in Waiouru now until the start of April, but I'll come out again once I'm back.

[Bonez]

that "SHINKO" on the front was Awesome Carefull Dogs. You'll everyone wanting to buy them ;).

[chanceyy]

See if you can get him screaming like a certain dog on the back of the tiger :rofl:

No Screaming .. just lots of moving about while he was waving to Mo & checking out the scenery ..

Carmen just came up with a great solution to the moving about and wanting to wave to all & sundry ... sit on the bike backwards .... now that sounds like a plan :laugh: .. you might have to spread your legs a bit more futher apart though Al :whistle:

started off slow more out of curtesy to the ribs but was not long til we got into a groove :innocent:



No screaming, but plenty of smiles :yes: HUGE thanks to Chanceyy and Monamie for getting me back on the horse. I was slightly dubious but once the jacket went on and we were moving it felt GREAT! My jacket held everything in place and for the first time in nearly two weeks - no pain! The warm wind on my hand felt soooo healing and even now feels like progress has been made.

Big boost emotionally too, as the confidence took a spill along with the bike.

Good to meet Mr and Mrs Hitcher too. Love the Shiver
Real good nite

yeah my confidence grew negoitating that damn gravel .. with a pillion no less not once but twice :eek:

.. mind you I think you enjoyed being dressed by two woman as well .. really glad you enjoyed the ride babe and your welcome .. the smile and buzzing was contagious

Certainly great to catch up with the Hitchers that was a great surprise & esp to see the sexy shiver next to the stunning bandit of course ..

Brilliant nite for a ride .. quite strong winds last nite heading home though ..

but riding back up today in wind & rain was quite sedate .. BB now waiting for her "service" before the "big trip"




And finally back on bike after a couple of weeks of not riding due to busy life.


I hear ya on that one babe .. but only a week & half to wait then 6 days of biker bliss :wari:

ohhh btw I think you left off your bit of "fun" from your ride report ... do tell sista ... blardy hoon ... :shutup:


Way too long off the bike Al,"DRIVER in charge"last I thought it was RIDER,bloody plonker,you sure ya didn't land on ya noggin harder?:doctor:

its the drugs Tony, I tell ya tis the drugs :rofl:

[oscarnz]

I hear ya on that one babe .. but only a week & half to wait then 6 days of biker bliss :wari:

ohhh btw I think you left off your bit of "fun" from your ride report ... do tell sista ... blardy hoon ... :shutup:


LOL well got into town, at Main/Ruahine St lights, CJ and I are side by side, and we have this car of young hoons beside us, wanting us to drag each other and them.
So lets us say, we showed them how it was done!!! :clap:
And I must say that my bike sounded so goooooddddd:banana:

[Owl]

No Screaming .. just lots of moving about while he was waving to Mo & checking out the scenery ..

Cool, Al on the road again!:D


.. mind you I think you enjoyed being dressed by two woman as well

Undressed would be better!:yes:


BB now waiting for her "service" before the "big trip"

To Foxton?:confused:...............:laugh:

[Bonez]

LOL well got into town, at Main/Ruahine St lights, CJ and I are side by side, and we have this car of young hoons beside us, wanting us to drag each other and them.
So lets us say, we showed them how it was done!!! :clap:
And I must say that my bike sounded so goooooddddd:banana:You young wipper snappers..............Heaps of them around the centre of the universe yesterday. Someone should show them the correct way to put a cap on. Sideways is soo "Prince of of Belaire" and shell we say old hat...........

[NZsarge]

had a good ride back in the dark waiting for NZsarge(who is now demoted to NZCorperal) pie here tua turns out he was eating pie at BP

:

The Pie was mint! Not racing pie though. Sorry 'bout the mix up but considering I live in Dannevirke I thought it safe to assume that that is where we would be parting company anyway, 3rd stuff up for the night.
1. Not bringing my clear visor.
2. Not listening to directions during the briefing.
3. Not making it clear that I would be parting company in Pahiatua.
When you tooted you're horn at the BP in Pahiatua I thought sweet, see ya later then...
Did'nt mean to make y'all sit 'round waiting for me.
Thanks to CJ for coming back to check up on me just incase.

[chanceyy]

LOL well got into town, at Main/Ruahine St lights, CJ and I are side by side, and we have this car of young hoons beside us, wanting us to drag each other and them.
So lets us say, we showed them how it was done!!!
And I must say that my bike sounded so goooooddddd

:rofl: :clap: :lol:


Cool, Al on the road again!

Undressed would be better!

To Foxton?:confused:...............

yeah it was good and he is still buzzing about it .. hear he slept really well last nite :yes:

hmm I was being polite but yes dressing n undressing .. not to mention kneeling at his feet ... trust me that will never happen again :nono: not forgetting gloves between legs :whistle: unfortunately the hand was not in it :killingme

hmm Foxton is a week .. big trip a week n half :blip: for 6 days :wari:

[Elysium]

The Pie was mint!

The mint flavoured pies are nice. :drool:

[NZsarge]

The mint flavoured pies are nice. :drool:

:laugh: Nup, the pie was beef/bacon/cheese. But it tasted mint!

[Bonez]

The mint flavoured pies are nice. :drool:I hear emu and mint pies are too.

[Timaa]

hey guys, sorry i couldnt make it, sounds like i missed an awesome ride and some awesome people. my mate wanted his bike bak, so unless anyone has a spare bike that i can borrow till i can afford my next one then i mite be out of action. spare striple anyone? lol. pie, now im jealous much...

Timaa

[NZsarge]

Hey, had a great first ride with you guys last night. Loved the Ballance -> Eketahuna section. It certainly makes a big difference riding with other bikers (bloody fast compared with just tootling along SH1). I can see that I need to get out and do a bit more practise. And tighten my chain.

Unfortunately I'm on course in Waiouru now until the start of April, but I'll come out again once I'm back.

Sweet mate, good to meet you. Friday night rides will be finished by then I imagine but there will still be organized rides happening, just keep you're eye's peeled on the Manawatu forums.

[dogsnbikes]

When you tooted you're horn at the BP in Pahiatua I thought sweet, see ya later then...
.oh I wasn't tooting at you I was tooting at carmen too stop and she was so busy listen :blink:you know women listen :innocent:

[oscarnz]

oh I wasn't tooting at you I was tooting at carmen too stop and she was so busy listen :blink:you know women listen :innocent:


I must be deaf as I didnt hear you toot at me

[dogsnbikes]

I must be deaf as I didnt hear you toot at me

think thats called women's ears:bleh:

[sarahtvet]

;)Yeah thanks Bonz and loved that backroad along hopelands beautiful counrtyside. Thanks for the people that helped me not get lost and for the tailing - sweet

Backroads with Bonez are always fun :ride:


That was mint.
Really was and the cake was chocolate :love:

the daytona got a leg stretcing too...
Glad to hear it, you had me in a panic for 2s at Ashurst when I thought you said you were selling it :crazy:


back too my place swap for the family wagon(BOLD'ER) .........
had a blast last night and the red rocket sure went great had a great pillon and as mother said that smile was huge she almost couldnt get her helmet of at e.k.
She certainly seemed to be having fun and that wasn't a pootle :woohoo:


great too catch up :clap:

Sure was, few people I haven't seen in a while and some new faces :yes:

Having to work out how to get my hair the same colour as the Daytona, can't have a boy with better accessorizing :lol:


cake was good

Ummm cake was good, ride was good.

[=cJ=]

LOL well got into town, at Main/Ruahine St lights, CJ and I are side by side, and we have this car of young hoons beside us, wanting us to drag each other and them.
So lets us say, we showed them how it was done!!! :clap:
And I must say that my bike sounded so goooooddddd:banana:

Haha, wasn't me. :D :shutup: Blardy hoons I tells ya :devil2:

Still working on Dogs and Sarges cup holders...

[chanceyy]

Haha, wasn't me. :D :shutup: Blardy hoons I tells ya :devil2:



:laugh: I reckon it must have been you CJ .. :2thumbsup :dodge:

[NZsarge]

Meh... This friday is looking a bit shite weather wise. <_<
Sunday is looking like a possibility though, early days I guess.

[oscarnz]

I am out this week, we are heading to Auckland on Thursday night for the last round of the Nationals at Pukekohe. Back Monday

[NZsarge]

I am out this week, we are heading to Auckland on Thursday night for the last round of the Nationals at Pukekohe. Back Monday
Hope you get some decent weather for that.

[oscarnz]

Hope you get some decent weather for that.

So do I as we are camping at the track :(
But have the pit marquee if things get too bad

[Clubbie]

Hiya, I'm a newbie, living in the area - you lot shot past my house on the way last Friday and I had a moment of envy!!

How often are you doing these?
Where do you leave from?
Are newbies welcome?

Tell me more!

[86GSXR]

Gidday! And welcome to KB. Every Friday night during Daylight saving, which means there's only a few left. Meet at Ashhurst Mobil 6.00 pm. The destination is usually posted here sometime before the ride so keep yr eye on this thread. And, yep, newbies most welcome :niceone:

[chanceyy]

yeah wot he said .. welcome aboard ... there are weekend rides as well :)

[Monie]

Hiya, I'm a newbie, living in the area - you lot shot past my house on the way last Friday and I had a moment of envy!!

How often are you doing these?
Where do you leave from?
Are newbies welcome?

Tell me more!

hi you are welcome to come on any ride we meet at the moblie gas station in ashhurst each friday night at 6pm go for a pootle some where stop for a drink of some kind and a chat .. see you then ...

[Monie]

Gidday! And welcome to KB. Every Friday night during Daylight saving, which means there's only a few left. Meet at Ashhurst Mobil 6.00 pm. The destination is usually posted here sometime before the ride so keep yr eye on this thread. And, yep, newbies most welcome :niceone:
are we all on here at once i see you have nothing better to do ...lol

[86GSXR]

I'm 'recuperating' :wari:

[Clubbie]

I'll be driving past in a 4WD this Friday - Chasing bambi up the Pohangina Valley, but will do my level best to see you all the following week.
Thanks!

[cowboyz]

we meet at the moblie gas station in ashhurst each friday night at 6pm ...

And funny enough the Mobil station is there, in the same place, every week.

[Maha]

And funny enough the Mobil station is there, in the same place, every week.

Better go check, I think they moved it last night to Bunnythorpe.

[cowboyz]

Better go check, I think they moved it last night to Bunnythorpe.



Well duh! It is mobile! It will be back for next friday night though. It always is!

[Maha]

Well duh! It is mobile! It will be back for next friday night though. It always is!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh brilliant.....bling sent....:lol:

[Meanie]

I'll be driving past in a 4WD this Friday - Chasing bambi up the Pohangina Valley, but will do my level best to see you all the following week.
Thanks!

Poor bambi...............


Better go check, I think they moved it last night to Bunnythorpe.

You been down here spying on us again


Well duh! It is mobile! It will be back for next friday night though. It always is!

:rofl: Farkin mint reply, i would bling you but they wont let me

[KiwiKat]

Does Ashhurst have premium yet?

The (cara)Vans parked up and the Kat needs to purr. Looking forward to catching up with you lot again.

[Monamie]

Does Ashhurst have premium yet?

The (cara)Vans parked up and the Kat needs to purr. Looking forward to catching up with you lot again.

And we are looking forward to catching up with you too Kittykat:whistle:
Probably next Friday...but I will talk to the weather gods about this week...

[86GSXR]

Weather's looking a bit dodgy tomorrow so Monamie and I are heading to Turangi to inspect me new carpet :drool: and listen to the rain on the roof instead ahhhh :yes:

[Owl]

Have fun Al!

[86GSXR]

Cheers Al, not too far, not too close. Catch ya soon!

[Meanie]

Weather's looking a bit dodgy tomorrow so Monamie and I are heading to Turangi to inspect me new carpet :drool: and listen to the rain on the roof instead ahhhh :yes:

A dirty week end eh :whistle:

[Elysium]

Well guys I have my bike up on Trademe so all I have to do is wait for something to bite, might be a while:zzzz:. Anyway if any of you know of someone who wants to trade a SV1000 or VTR100 for a red Hornet, or even buy my bike, then give me a pm.

Don't think there's going to be any time for riding this weekend. Rain warning issued for Auckland.

[chanceyy]

Weather's looking a bit dodgy tomorrow so Monamie and I are heading to Turangi to inspect me new carpet :drool: and listen to the rain on the roof instead ahhhh :yes:

:devil2: :blip: have fun :laugh: :clap:

[86GSXR]

A dirty week end eh :whistle:

Yeah, haven't had one of those since.................last weekend :laugh:


:devil2: :blip: have fun :laugh: :clap:

Thanks babe, back Sat, ride Sun :rockon:

[chanceyy]

Yeah, haven't had one of those since.................last weekend :laugh:



Thanks babe, back Sat, ride Sun :rockon:
:gob: last weekend :gob: hmm why is Mo tired then :scratch: :laugh:

:msn-wink: yup see you sunday :niceone:

[86GSXR]

:gob: last weekend :gob: hmm why is Mo tired then :scratch: :laugh:

:msn-wink: yup see you sunday :niceone:

I meant weekend lol. One of those, now that belongs on another website doesn't it :lol:

God this pc is so slow tonight, think I'll logoff and come back later :(

[slydesigns]

Your not on xtra slow xtra ordinary are you?
Well if the weather DOES clear enough I'm going riding tomorrow, I just need a little advise on riding 2 up. Do's and don'ts for us both etc. Apparently Al has found a cure for the pillons tiny butt sliding foward on the seat under braking. Something about a non slip rubber mat attached to the seat? Sounds like my swedish cover I had on the Jaded One.

[86GSXR]

Which Al? If it's me yep, I did find a solution with some non skid mat. Worked a treat. Nah, not on my pc at the mo, goddam dial up should be banned! Pillions? So much to know. Take it easy to start with, find out what they're comfortable with. Never take risks with them. Watch the extra weight, don't make them lean counter to what you're doing. Watch your braking distances. Communicate with them. Enjoy.

[Owl]

Which Al? If it's me yep, I did find a solution with some non skid mat. Worked a treat. Nah, not on my pc at the mo, goddam dial up should be banned! Pillions? So much to know. Take it easy to start with, find out what they're comfortable with. Never take risks with them. Watch the extra weight, don't make them lean counter to what you're doing. Watch your braking distances. Communicate with them. Enjoy.

Hardly likely to be this Al, Al! My pillion solution was to remove the rear footpegs and get the pillion her own bike.:whistle: Worked a treat!:laugh:

[slydesigns]

that was my intention as well, I have even purchased the footpeg blanking kit and the single seat cowling from the triumph675.net site! And.... then.... I somehow got sidetracked by Joanna and even caught myself thinking how practical the plank seated 2up tourers like Yods and the 955's really were...

I know... WTF was I thinking!

On a serious note, its been funny how paranoid I have become since caving on the life long "no pillions" rule and letting her on the back. I ride alot slower, I have been sourcing a ton of gear for her and if she keeps riding, she'll end up atleast as armoured as me, more likely more so!

It would seem I have been a rather aggressive rider and riding smoother, more relaxed and courteously is actually not as natural or easy as I assumed it would be.
I'm having to think and plan more as opposed to just carving through stuff and reacting to what ever comes my way with my usual arrogant "I'll get through, I always do" attitude.

Interesting times ahead I think... and good times too.

[yod]

tell your pillion to 'squeeze the knees' on your hips under braking, will help stop the family jewels connecting with the tank

[slydesigns]

hmmm so many problems with that...so many.
1. nice! but distracting, no?
2. I already ride with my nuts hard on the tank. I hate not having the contact sitting further back lacks
3. Distracting but nice...
4. Shes going to get mightly sore thigh muscles by rides end... not really ideal unless the day ends when the riding ends.
5. distracting...

[yod]

well they're your nuts old bean...do with them as you will....

[slydesigns]

The problem isnt me getting shoved into the tank, its more the fact I naturally sit so far forward and when she slides forward herself she nearly drops down into my seat cutout

[robertydog]

The problem isnt me getting shoved into the tank, its more the fact I naturally sit so far forward and when she slides forward herself she nearly drops down into my seat cutout

Sounds like what you need is a Triboseat. Got one for my bike for when i have to put the rear seat on. And it works perfect.
http://www.triboseat.com/
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[Owl]

Sounds like what you need is a Triboseat. Got one for my bike for when i have to put the rear saet on. And it works perfect.
http://www.triboseat.com/

That looks like a clever option and inexpensive too!

[slydesigns]

Thanks for that robertydog!
Been trying to remember the name of that thing, I had one on the blade but I got it off ebay so I couldn't recall the sellers name!

[86GSXR]

Hardly likely to be this Al, Al! My pillion solution was to remove the rear footpegs and get the pillion her own bike.:whistle: Worked a treat!:laugh:

:laugh: Now THAT'S a good solution, tough love. Love it :laugh:


that was my intention as well, I have even purchased the footpeg blanking kit and the single seat cowling from the triumph675.net site! And.... then.... I somehow got sidetracked by Joanna and even caught myself thinking how practical the plank seated 2up tourers like Yods and the 955's really were...

I know... WTF was I thinking!

On a serious note, its been funny how paranoid I have become since caving on the life long "no pillions" rule and letting her on the back. I ride alot slower, I have been sourcing a ton of gear for her and if she keeps riding, she'll end up atleast as armoured as me, more likely more so!

It would seem I have been a rather aggressive rider and riding smoother, more relaxed and courteously is actually not as natural or easy as I assumed it would be.
I'm having to think and plan more as opposed to just carving through stuff and reacting to what ever comes my way with my usual arrogant "I'll get through, I always do" attitude.

Interesting times ahead I think... and good times too.

Good stuff! Take it from me, you can never have enough armour :yes: If I hadn't I'd have smashed up my knees and elbows as well.

Smoothness is the key to everything, both one and two up. Small subtle movements will make you better everytime, guaranteed. Takes practise and hard work tho. My bin was partly caused by being a bit rough on the bar and throttle input, that and a front tyre approaching it's end of life. Which brings me to another point. DON'T skimp on your rubber! The Pilot Roads I had on the Tiger were good, but they'd lost their best well before they looked like it.

Get hold of Sugilite and have a yak, you'll learn more in 5 mins than a year on your own :yes:


well they're your nuts old bean...do with them as you will....

Eggsactly :laugh:


Sounds like what you need is a Triboseat. Got one for my bike for when i have to put the rear saet on. And it works perfect.
http://www.triboseat.com/
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Amen :cool:

[NZsarge]

. DON'T skimp on your rubber!



Eggsactly! :lol:

[ynot slow]

well they're your nuts old bean...do with them as you will....

Hey he has a girlfriend on the bike,she will allready have his nuts,so no different if they hit the tank,except ouch.

[chanceyy]

Smoothness is the key to everything, both one and two up. Small subtle movements will make you better everytime, guaranteed. Takes practise and hard work tho. My bin was partly caused by being a bit rough on the bar and throttle input, that and a front tyre approaching it's end of life. Which brings me to another point. DON'T skimp on your rubber! The Pilot Roads I had on the Tiger were good, but they'd lost their best well before they looked like it.

Get hold of Sugilite and have a yak, you'll learn more in 5 mins than a year on your own :yes:


have to agree with those points Al, learn heaps off sugi every time we ride together :yes: :2thumbsup

[Meanie]

So to get back on subject :2guns: Ride tonight, monie and i are pretty keen to go for a wander as long as its not raining, looking ok at this stage Anyone have an idea where to go, might have to be a short one depending on the weather

[slydesigns]

Anywhere sheltered, not too pee gravelled and with hot chips at the end. Have we done the ballance road to paihiatua rides to death?
Always Pohangina valley and out then back to Cheltenham and either just feilding or halcombe - mt stewart - feilding to Murphys?

[cowboyz]

I keen to get out tonight. make a plan

[slydesigns]

OK, the plan is... to show up at or as I seem to do, after 6pm mobil ashurst and go from there. If we cant come up with a plan we do the one I suggested ending in Feilding - Murphies pub or back at one in Palmy that does Aioli Chips

[NZsarge]

Meh, i'm out, maybe sunday, spin over V. Hill or summat..

[cowboyz]

i will be there tonight. V Hill on sunday could be a go too

[NZsarge]

Ah screw it, might as well jump in the shower...

[Bonez]

OK, the plan is... to show up at or as I seem to do, after 6pm mobil ashurst and go from there. If we cant come up with a plan we do the one I suggested ending in Feilding - Murphies pub or back at one in Palmy that does Aioli ChipsMurry's Pub

[KiwiKat]

Anywhere sheltered, not too pee gravelled and with hot chips at the end. Have we done the ballance road to paihiatua rides to death?
Always Pohangina valley and out then back to Cheltenham and either just feilding or halcombe - mt stewart - feilding to Murphys?

Ha ha, and Pohangina doesn't have loose stuff. :chase:


i will be there tonight. V Hill on sunday could be a go too

Yippee I'm allowed to ride. Will be nice to catch up. Mmmn ... Vinegar Hill vs Paekak. :bleh:


Ah screw it, might as well jump in the shower...

Didn't you get rain then?

[banditrider]

See ya all soon...

[cowboyz]

Yippee I'm allowed to ride. Will be nice to catch up. Mmmn ... Vinegar Hill vs Paekak. :bleh:



you going on fri night ride or talking about sunday?

I prefer V hill to paekock cause its closer!

[banditrider]

I prefer V hill to paekock cause its closer!

Tut, tut. Tsk, tsk...

[Bonez]

Didn't you get rain then?You had to mention the rain didn't you? ;).

[cowboyz]

Tut, tut. Tsk, tsk...

sorry sensai. Back tot he corner I go. So much to learn, so little time....


You had to mention the rain didn't you? ;).

Is it raining in town? Its fine out here. Bit muggy but the sun is even out.

[yod]

sorry sensai. Back to the corner I go. So much to learn, so little time....


green at the BACK!

[KiwiKat]

An awesome ride tonight, thanks everyone. Brain a bit knackered tonight so didn't feel settled on the bike, but stretched the legs a little. :ride:

Horse wins the prize for the highest level of stability at the slowest speed.:whistle:(Sorry Horse):laugh: Nice to have you pop in for a coffee Bonez.

[cowboyz]

mint ride tonight. really enjoyed the apiti loop. very keen to see the video.

[Monie]

that was just what the dr ordered ... cool ride...

[banditrider]

Just watched them on the laptop and look pretty good so will start playing around with them in a bit. Screen got dirty quick. Concours seems to have a bit of vibration (that I never new about) at around 4,500rpm and camera doesn't like it too much - I have a plan to fix that...

New rubber seems to work...

[Meanie]

Blargy awesome ride apart from the new seal, much to the delight of our resident HD rider. Nice to meet Joe, Slys new friend.
New rubber was nice to ride on lers just hope it lasts

[Bonez]

An awesome ride tonight, thanks everyone. Brain a bit knackered tonight so didn't feel settled on the bike, but stretched the legs a little. :ride:

Horse wins the prize for the highest level of stability at the slowest speed.:whistle:(Sorry Horse):laugh: Nice to have you pop in for a coffee Bonez.Thanks mate. Nice meeting some of your family. Great setup you've got.
My guts sunk when Horse didn't show up and a car past while I was waiting for him. Thought opps not another bloody belt. Thank goodness it wasn't. Just Horse taking things very easy, which is to be expected. TEC for most of it. Good run fom Apiti to Kimbloton then eased up again. Good night for alright.

[cowboyz]

Just watched them on the laptop and look pretty good so will start playing around with them in a bit. Screen got dirty quick. Concours seems to have a bit of vibration (that I never new about) at around 4,500rpm and camera doesn't like it too much - I have a plan to fix that...

New rubber seems to work...

FMS. I am keen as to get copy of the raw file.

awesome stuff there

[banditrider]

Wait til you here the little yamaha singing...

[Bonez]

Just watched them on the laptop and look pretty good so will start playing around with them in a bit. Screen got dirty quick. Concours seems to have a bit of vibration (that I never new about) at around 4,500rpm and camera doesn't like it too much - I have a plan to fix that...

New rubber seems to work...Durex?????

[Meanie]

Durex?????

Nice one Bonez :laugh:

[banditrider]

Durex?????

Nope, but I did get a pack of six...

[Meanie]

Nope, but I did get a pack of six...

six pack eh, someones a bit hopefull

[banditrider]

I was actually talking about tyres...what are u on about?

[NZsarge]

Wait til you here the little yamaha singing...

Yamaha's always sing a sweet tune. :niceone:

Glad I got off my arse and did the ride tonight, not many left 'till daylight savings ends.
Glad to here Concour's and their owners are enjoying the new rubber, must say I quite like the PR2 on the back of my bike too, seems to gel with the PP 2ct nicely.
That camera set up is really nice, good to see Cowboyz on video for a change.
Got home without a drop of water which was nice, bloody warm with the rain jacket over the leather jacket though.
Yet another enjoyable FNR, cheers all.

[Horse]

Concours seems to have a bit of vibration (that I never new about) at around 4,500rpm and camera doesn't like it too much - I have a plan to fix that...

4500Hz (or a harmonic thereof) will be a resonance mode of the camera/ram mount system. Probably not the bike as such, or you'd feel it other times.

Great ride tonight, apart from the 2.5KM OF BRAND NEW CHIPSEAL. :angry2: Should have picked some of those chips up to fling at a certain Daytona pilot who suggested the Apiti loop (the little gold one, not the gorgeous big blue one of course!) Mind you, after clearing the gravel I did have a nice clear run playing catch up, was able to fang it a bit and quite enjoyed it. Even remembered the nasty tightening endless right-hander before I got caught out by it (like last time). :done:

Watch out for that 675 though - he says the Safety-Arm switches are for the ignition, but I reckon he's fitted rocket launchers under there somewhere. :)

And who said it was going to rain? :D

[NZsarge]

And who said it was going to rain? :D

Met service, metvuw...

[cowboyz]

what would they know? They just look out the window and guess. Really surprised you got home without getting wet. Good though

[yod]

take your pic....

[cowboyz]

thats alot of short people!

[sarahtvet]

that was just what the dr ordered ... cool ride...

Ditto, cool to get out on a fun run with the Friday night crew and without rain :ride:

[banditrider]

Had some trouble uploading one of me videos (newbie at this stuff). But did manage to get a short snip of some clown misbehaving. Will have another go tomorrow...

eVDwvyYialY

[Owl]

take your pic....

Nah, I just took my helmet!<_<



Cheers for the ride last night everyone. It was great fun!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Really surprised you got home without getting wet.

Yeah, me too. Was looking at it getting darker and darker (the clouds ok, I know it was night fall :laugh:) and thought i'll put my over jacket on at least coz I was sure I would hit some rain at some point.

[ynot slow]

Had some trouble uploading one of me videos (newbie at this stuff). But did manage to get a short snip of some clown misbehaving. Will have another go tomorrow...

eVDwvyYialY

Nice video,"quick acceleration"says officer?No hand cramped up and then arm locked up so couldn't do much but hang on sir.Maybe need to blank rego out if posting on net,never know when law about and who knows what they might do to get more revenue.

[Meanie]

Had some trouble uploading one of me videos (newbie at this stuff). But did manage to get a short snip of some clown misbehaving. Will have another go tomorrow...


Irresponsable............ nicely captured though, that camera takes nice video and good set up too

[Meanie]

take your pic....

Have you noticed there is no green one among those

[cowboyz]

It wasnt me...................


Respectfully yours,

Shaggy.


PS. posting stuff like that is going to give Katman LOTS of grey hairs........

[robertydog]

u bad. lol

[banditrider]

Maybe need to blank rego out if posting on net,never know when law about and who knows what they might do to get more revenue.

It wasn't my rego...

[Owl]

It wasnt me...................

Yeah right!

I'd get you to show me, but apparently I'm "Resistent to learning"!:laugh:

[banditrider]

Another little piece of last nigth:

BvDFtmum5aw

[Owl]

Another little piece of last nigth:

Very nice Andrew. Cheers for sharing!:msn-wink:

[slydesigns]

that wasn't the moment I pulled out on monie was it!

edit: Yep it was just watched that sequence a few times. Not good. I was too busy wrapped up with trying to ride smooth, relax and get used to having a pillion and I was forgetting all the basic stuff, like line choice, following distance vs reaction times with the extra weight and most importantly, where the hell everyone else was around me!

Sorry Mon and just glad the VFR has such brilliant brakes.

[cowboyz]

Have you noticed there is no green one among those


Im confused. I just saw your vehicle at work at yet your not on kiwibiker?? Are you sure you are at work??


Yeah right!

I'd get you to show me, but apparently I'm "Resistent to learning"!:laugh:

It can be a hurtful and expensive learning process.......... Just dont practice on dogsnbikes scooter and you will be fine............


that wasn't the moment I pulled out on monie was it!

edit: Yep it was just watched that sequence a few times. Not good. I was too busy wrapped up with trying to ride smooth, relax and get used to having a pillion and I was forgetting all the basic stuff, like line choice, following distance vs reaction times with the extra weight and most importantly, where the hell everyone else was around me!

Sorry Mon and just glad the VFR has such brilliant brakes.

Dodgy alright but at least you manned up and apologised. On ya. 675 looks mint on the road.

[KiwiKat]

Another little piece of last nigth:


Awesome work dude.

[NZsarge]

Another little piece of last nigth:



Mint! That bloody Yod got over being camera shy did'nt he. :laugh:
Good stuff BR, maybe a bit more zoom like we were saying last night.

[Meanie]

Im confused. I just saw your vehicle at work at yet your not on kiwibiker?? Are you sure you are at work??

.

Left my ute at work and went into town with Monie

[banditrider]

Mint! That bloody Yod got over being camera shy did'nt he. :laugh:

Yep, stayed on and everything. The Apiti-Kimbolton bit is still processing but in the meantime here's some light relief:

j4SdP1LKHVk

[NZsarge]

Yep, stayed on and everything. The Apiti-Kimbolton bit is still processing but in the meantime here's some light relief:



:lol: nice.

[Meanie]

Irrisponsable blardy hoons

[NZsarge]

Yea i'll say, by jove a certain VFR rider certainly likes that stretch of road..

[Meanie]

Yea i'll say, by jove a certain VFR rider certainly likes that stretch of road..

Yea............... just had a word to her about that

[banditrider]

Irrisponsable blardy hoons

That's what I thought too. There I was being a good boy and all...


Yea i'll say, by jove a certain VFR rider certainly likes that stretch of road..

You've noticed that too eh? But did you see that ZX-14 disappearing?

[NZsarge]

Yea............... just had a word to her about that
:doh:





You've noticed that too eh? But did you see that ZX-14 disappearing?

Yes but that was an elongated passing manoeuvre, after that it was straight back to the legal speed limit. :cool:

[Meanie]

:doh:


Yes but that was an elongated passing manoeuvre, after that it was straight back to the legal speed limit. :cool:

Monie said something similar

[cowboyz]

Mint! That bloody Yod got over being camera shy did'nt he. :laugh:
Good stuff BR, maybe a bit more zoom like we were saying last night.

camera hog!


Monie said something similar

Always an excuse..............

[86GSXR]

Nice vids, was a lovely nite for it too :cool:

[banditrider]

Ok, last but not least! This was a blast:

kKG5SEDI_aQ

[Bonez]

Irrisponsable blardy hoonsGotta keep an eye these youg'ns ah? Could give motocyclist a bad reputation. 120ks was reported to be gotten out of the Scorpio. Down one gear and I'm sure another 5-10 could be achieved.