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

[GSVR]

6.15 at Ashhurst Mobil station

Thanks Meanie is that the ETA or ETD?

[sarahtvet]

totally know that feeling for sure .. totally frustrating sighss

Me too, the 6 weeks when I was back from Auz and waiting for SK1PY were hell. Had to hire a Hornet in the end :yes: and that was an expensive day out but worth it :ride:


Tell me about it, I am getting ready to lose my cool, then they will get their act together. Still has to go thru compliance once it has been painted. I thought that had been done but NO.
Then again if I dont :shutup: they might go even slower.

Just wish I could be out riding on these beautiful nights, getting some km's under my belt

I am lucky to be able to get out in the evenings but the slipping clutch and delay on parts (4 weeks) is going to keep me of the FH ride :crybaby:


I am ready to go, is it friday yet????


It surely is :ride: counting down the hours!!!!


6.15 at Ashhurst Mobil station

Will see you there :yes:

[GSVR]

I am lucky to be able to get out in the evenings but the slipping clutch and delay on parts (4 weeks) is going to keep me of the FH ride :crybaby:


Putting washers under the clutch springs should stop this.


6.15 at Ashhurst Mobil station

[Storm]

Might have to see if I can abandon the wife and son for a couple of hours this evening then

[yod]

Might have to see if I can abandon the wife and son for a couple of hours this evening then

onya....get that goose out!:scooter:

[cowboyz]

we arae not keen about Eketahuna but keen for a short social ride and coffee over the track and maybe out to the main road and loop back.

[Storm]

Looks like I'll be there to watch Garry get his ears down on some more corners then, and make smart arse comments about Cowboyz bike:D

[slydesigns]

Damnit! I can't believe I binned the bike on some damn grass. Now I'll just HAVE to fit up some new TYGA fairings to replace the shamefully damaged stuff.

[GSVR]

Looks like I'll be there to watch Garry get his ears down on some more corners then, and make smart arse comments about Cowboyz bike:D

I don't have to make smart comments about Cowboyz bike as it creates enough attention on its own.

What manner of magnet attracts copper?

[manwithav8]

Had a great ride this evening.. Kaz enjoyed herself except for a little moment heading over the track and no it wasn't the gravel. I got a little gear happy and chopped down 1 to many and founds us sideways. On the gas hard to keep it there and stop the dreaded bite and we were straight again.. Very lucky!!!

The gravel came out of nowhere even thought there was signs warning us ahahaha.. !!Note to self, pay more attention dip shit!!!

Pitty about the bike Si, at least it was low speed on the grass and not high speed the road though

[cowboyz]

great ride. So pleased Mrs Cowboyz decided to come 2up. Really good roads. I should have known better to be doing the highly irresponible speeds of 116kph on a main road. At least Mr Police took pity on me and let me off. It was a little ironic that everyone behind me was going faster than I was and I end up being pulled over. If Police had decided to book me that would have been my licence so escaped a close one there.
Made up for it with good hot chocolate and chat at piahatua and then a run over the track.

[86GSXR]

Damnit! I can't believe I binned the bike on some damn grass. Now I'll just HAVE to fit up some new TYGA fairings to replace the shamefully damaged stuff.

That was a bummer alright Sly! Lucky you were at low velocity at the time. Poor old fairings too, leaving little bits of them behind like that :shit:


I don't have to make smart comments about Cowboyz bike as it creates enough attention on its own.

What manner of magnet attracts copper?

Bleedin heck, the Biker Gods were out tonite eh! Thank the Lord the :Police: was surrounded by such a good looking bunch of bikes - whew :laugh:

[chanceyy]

so is there more photographic evidence of the green magnet parked up by the cop car again ??

[cowboyz]

That was a bummer alright Sly! Lucky you were at low velocity at the time. Poor old fairings too, leaving little bits of them behind like that :shit:
yeah, We had already left so missed all the action. Bummer huh.


Bleedin heck, the Biker Gods were out tonite eh! Thank the Lord the :Police: was surrounded by such a good looking bunch of bikes - whew :laugh:

here here. Although I dont think he pulled me over for speeding. He just wanted a closer look at a quality motorcycle... Just a good thing he didnt hang around for another 5 mins to see a Daytona going up the road huh?

[86GSXR]

Had a great ride this evening.. Kaz enjoyed herself except for a little moment heading over the track and no it wasn't the gravel. I got a little gear happy and chopped down 1 to many and founds us sideways. On the gas hard to keep it there and stop the dreaded bite and we were straight again.. Very lucky!!!

The gravel came out of nowhere even thought there was signs warning us ahahaha.. !!Note to self, pay more attention dip shit!!!

Pitty about the bike Si, at least it was low speed on the grass and not high speed the road though

That gravel on the track just had to be the most irresponsible piece of roadworks ever! Why can't they sweep up after themselves! It'll be there for months now!


great ride. So pleased Mrs Cowboyz decided to come 2up. Really good roads. I should have known better to be doing the highly irresponible speeds of 116kph on a main road. At least Mr Police took pity on me and let me off. It was a little ironic that everyone behind me was going faster than I was and I end up being pulled over. If Police had decided to book me that would have been my licence so escaped a close one there.
Made up for it with good hot chocolate and chat at piahatua and then a run over the track.

Excellent nite out - 116 was your lucky number tonight alright :niceone:

[86GSXR]

so is there more photographic evidence of the green magnet parked up by the cop car again ??

Unfortunately not lol. I thought about it but it looked as if negotiations were proceeding well and I didn't want to tempt fate :sweatdrop


here here. Although I dont think he pulled me over for speeding. He just wanted a closer look at a quality motorcycle... Just a good thing he didnt hang around for another 5 mins to see a Daytona going up the road huh?

Yes, he would have loved the Daytona, gentle old sedate beasts that they are :scooter: :yes:

[cowboyz]

That gravel on the track just had to be the most irresponsible piece of roadworks ever! Why can't they sweep up after themselves! It'll be there for months now!



Excellent nite out - 116 was your lucky number tonight alright :niceone:

agreed. those road works were shocking. I just couldnt read the road at all. Even when on the gravel I couldnt see it. It was just a thin coating of shingle in 2 lanes down the road. Bonez got very sideways on it in a move that a less experienced rider would be pulling thier bike out of the ditch. Didnt help the car that we followed through it was throwing all the stones at us either.

WHERE THE PICS?

[Meanie]

so is there more photographic evidence of the green magnet parked up by the cop car again ??

Sorry left my camera at home in favour of taking the wife tonight


here here. Although I dont think he pulled me over for speeding. He just wanted a closer look at a quality motorcycle... Just a good thing he didnt hang around for another 5 mins to see a Daytona going up the road huh?

If he realy wanted to see a quality motorcycle hed have waved me over :laugh:

Awesome ride tonight, realy enjoyed the track and having mrs meanie on back, she is getting blardy awesome at being a pillion Noticed yod has developed a rather aggresive competative nature lately, been riding with cowboyz too long i reckon, good fun but :devil2: Cage with the trailer we passed in the george wasnt happy when i turned at balance, he was exersizing his his car vocal cords so i promptly saluted him :motu:

[ynot slow]

great ride. So pleased Mrs Cowboyz decided to come 2up. Really good roads. I should have known better to be doing the highly irresponible speeds of 116kph on a main road. At least Mr Police took pity on me and let me off. It was a little ironic that everyone behind me was going faster than I was and I end up being pulled over. If Police had decided to book me that would have been my licence so escaped a close one there.
Made up for it with good hot chocolate and chat at piahatua and then a run over the track.


I foresee a lotto purchase coming saturday.Stuff it go the whole hog and take a pick six easybet at the races as well.

[chanceyy]

Sorry left my camera at home in favour of taking the wife tonight


no probs meanie .. just thought we could start an album for cowboyz seems to be a regular occurence lately :yes:

[cowboyz]

yes all to regular for my liking

[Storm]

Yes , it was a good wee squirt and I always enjoy the chance to brush up my dirt biking skills on the gravel(Tui moment).

It was shit signage and all, but thats NZ roads for you- dont go round a corner expecting a decent exit as a matter of course.

Bummer about the fairings Sly, at least you didnt maim yourself and the bike too seriously. Must've been the salt and grease from the chips on the ground eh?

Bet the Cowboyz family is feeling the luck just now :D

[86GSXR]

WHERE THE PICS?

I'll try and get some up tomorrow - dial up issues again. Wish I had got some pics of your chat now :cool:




If he realy wanted to see a quality motorcycle hed have waved me over :laugh:



I think he really wanted to see the Daytona :laugh:


I foresee a lotto purchase coming saturday.Stuff it go the whole hog and take a pick six easybet at the races as well.

Cor blimey :jerry:


no probs meanie .. just thought we could start an album for cowboyz seems to be a regular occurence lately :yes:

There was some good material tonite alright :shifty: :eek: :rockon:

[yod]

yeah what a ride, a visit from mr plod, then i dropped my bloody helmet :doh:, then bonez gets her all sideways; nice control there mate, i was puckering just watching!

never a dull moment aye

looking forward to sunday:niceone:

[NZsarge]

Damnit! I can't believe I binned the bike on some damn grass. Now I'll just HAVE to fit up some new TYGA fairings to replace the shamefully damaged stuff.
:argh::doh:

Had a great ride this evening.. Kaz enjoyed herself except for a little moment heading over the track and no it wasn't the gravel. I got a little gear happy and chopped down 1 to many and founds us sideways. On the gas hard to keep it there and stop the dreaded bite and we were straight again.. Very lucky!!!

The gravel came out of nowhere even thought there was signs warning us ahahaha.. !!Note to self, pay more attention dip shit!!!


:doh:

yeah what a ride, a visit from mr plod, then i dropped my bloody helmet :doh:, then bonez gets her all sideways; nice control there mate, i was puckering just watching!

never a dull moment aye

looking forward to sunday:niceone:
:doh:(helmet)

Yeah, another good friday night ride.
Was feeling like it was past my bedtime but going through the gorge my concentration felt fine so I thought "well seen as i'm here it would be rude not to" and I felt pretty good all the way home.
I dont know know what happened to Barry on the ZX14 as he said he would follow me through the back way to Oringi, got on the bike after leaving The Black stump and he disapeared, did a couple of laps of Pahiatua but I could'nt see him anywhere so I legged it expecting to see him on the road at the turn off but no....if I left without ya sorry dude....
Anyways, you guys doing the FH ride on sunday...Have a good one and we are all expecting heaps of photo's sunday night/monday.

Edit: Hey Barry if you want a hand with the fairings on your bike when you put that radiator guard on just giz a yell. Same goes for you too Meanie, fairings are a pain in the arse and are so much easyier with a second person.

[86GSXR]

I can clear the mystery of Barry for you Sarge. He was waiting down the road a bit when I went past. Said he'd give you a few minutes, but it wasn't to be by the sounds of it.

[NZsarge]

I can clear the mystery of Barry for you Sarge. He was waiting down the road a bit when I went past. Said he'd give you a few minutes, but it wasn't to be by the sounds of it.

:doh: Bugger, I was'nt that long getting underway, oh well.
Cheers for that Al.:niceone:

[Bassa]

:doh: Bugger, I was'nt that long getting underway, oh well.
Cheers for that Al.:niceone:

Sorry Sarge I think I must have been waiting at the wrong bridge!!!! not the main highway one but the one up the first balance turnoff.:Oops:

Thanks for the offer with the fairing will let you know.

[Bonez]

yeah what a ride, a visit from mr plod, then i dropped my bloody helmet :doh:, then bonez gets her all sideways; nice control there mate, i was puckering just watching!

never a dull moment aye

looking forward to sunday:niceone:All I can say is I'm glad to bend did'nt have much of a camper. Recovery was more good luck than good management. Checked me undies this morning and well, hmmmm.:pinch:

[NZsarge]

Sorry Sarge I think I must have been waiting at the wrong bridge!!!! not the main highway one but the one up the first balance turnoff.:Oops:

Thanks for the offer with the fairing will let you know.

Sweet as.:niceone:
Yeah I should have not been my vague self and specified that I meant the big bridge between Mangatinoka and Woodville...my bad!:Oops:
That takes you to Oringi and I would hazzard a guess is a little quicker than going through Woodville not to mention much more interesting.

Edit: Hey your first post! Awesome...lol, keep it up eh.

[Storm]

All I can say is I'm glad to bend did'nt have much of a camper. Recovery was more good luck than good management. Checked me undies this morning and well, hmmmm.:pinch:

You just need to learn not to indulge both your passions at once- line dancing AND biking. One at a time and you'll be sweet :sunny:

[NZsarge]

:

Thanks for the offer with the fairing will let you know.

He he, really just want a look at the inards of the ZX!

Yeah I know from exprience with the Ace that two pair of hands when it comes to re-fitting fairings is a big help, three pairs is even better:D

[Meanie]

:

Edit: Hey Barry if you want a hand with the fairings on your bike when you put that radiator guard on just giz a yell. Same goes for you too Meanie, fairings are a pain in the arse and are so much easyier with a second person.

All done mate, didnt have to remove the fairings just the horn bracket and bottom radiater bolt and after a few mins of pondering it just fell on Thanks for the offer anyway


Sorry Sarge I think I must have been waiting at the wrong bridge!!!! not the main highway one but the one up the first balance turnoff.:Oops:

Thanks for the offer with the fairing will let you know.

Welcome to KB Bassa and nice to have you on the ride last night, sure well see plenty more of you. Get a connie mate you wont be able to keep the misses off the back seat, riding solo maybe a thing of the past for me now mrs meanie has the bug, :argh: i think i created a monster


All I can say is I'm glad to bend did'nt have much of a camper. Recovery was more good luck than good management. Checked me undies this morning and well, hmmmm.:pinch:

A vision i realy didnt need thanks bonez Great to have your company as always

[86GSXR]

A good pic! Lot's of bikes :niceone:

[Meanie]

A good pic! Lot's of bikes :niceone:

Realy good turnout eh al
Kinda look forward to the friday night catch up now :niceone:

[C&C-rider]

A good pic! Lot's of bikes :niceone:

Ya and even with a foreigner from Welly init ;o)

Hey guys , was nice to meet you even though I couldnt come with yas but I hope you all enjoyed yourself.

Bought my new DR650 in Palmy on Saturday ,wooohoooooo :o)

:niceone:

[chanceyy]

Betsy is back .. woooo hooooo

post is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1313624&postcount=1594)

so a few ks needed over the next two weeks to get back in the groove before the coast to coast on the 8th :yes:

[86GSXR]

Realy good turnout eh al
Kinda look forward to the friday night catch up now :niceone:

Me too. It's a great way to wind down and catch up. Nice and cruisey, no pressure and Saturday the next day :calm: :cool: :sunny:


Ya and even with a foreigner from Welly init ;o)

Hey guys , was nice to meet you even though I couldnt come with yas but I hope you all enjoyed yourself.

Bought my new DR650 in Palmy on Saturday ,wooohoooooo :o)

:niceone:

Good to meet you too. Bring your new bike up on a ride sometime :soon:


Betsy is back .. woooo hooooo

post is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1313624&postcount=1594)

so a few ks needed over the next two weeks to get back in the groove before the coast to coast on the 8th :yes:

Hmmmm, tempting :yes:

I may be working this Fri nite, so if anyone has a ride suggestion throw em up!

[chanceyy]

I may be working this Fri nite, so if anyone has a ride suggestion throw em up!

Well the weather is not supose to be flash on friday so will wait til closer to the time .. a whole weekend biking .. woo hooo can not be all bad .. then next week as well :rockon:

[cowboyz]

Ya and even with a foreigner from Welly init ;o)

Hey guys , was nice to meet you even though I couldnt come with yas but I hope you all enjoyed yourself.

Bought my new DR650 in Palmy on Saturday ,wooohoooooo :o)

:niceone:
yes. good to meet you. As 86 said. Bring ya bike up for a ride. We dont bite, hard.



I may be working this Fri nite, so if anyone has a ride suggestion throw em up!
I have vistors from thurs to sun so will be off the bike this week. Bring on coast to coast next week though. Meanie is away checking out the roads north so he is out for fri too.

[NZsarge]

Ya and even with a foreigner from Welly init ;o)

Hey guys , was nice to meet you even though I couldnt come with yas but I hope you all enjoyed yourself.

Bought my new DR650 in Palmy on Saturday ,wooohoooooo :o)

:niceone:

Yeah nice to meet you, pity you could'nt come along for the ride.

[manwithav8]

Don't think I will make this one, will have to wait and see...

Oh yea, who got new bling for the bike?? Oh me me I did....

OK who can notice what is new on the bike? There is a coffee up for grabs on this one... Sarah and AL you cheating, you already knw lol..

So come on, who wants that coffee then???

[chanceyy]

Don't think I will make this one, will have to wait and see...

Oh yea, who got new bling for the bike?? Oh me me I did....

OK who can notice what is new on the bike? There is a coffee up for grabs on this one... Sarah and AL you cheating, you already knw lol..

So come on, who wants that coffee then???

hmm not really looked at your bike close up .. but is that a ohlins spring i see ?

[manwithav8]

hmm not really looked at your bike close up .. but is that a ohlins spring i see ?

Nice try matey but nope.. That is still the standard spring at this stage.. May have sorted the rear end without having to fork out monies..

SO back to the competition, the spring is not new....NEXT?? lol

[chanceyy]

braided lines then ?

fark knows .. hehehe

[manwithav8]

braided lines then ?

fark knows .. hehehe

hehehe nope, wrong again lol...

[chanceyy]

oh well thats me then .. dunna look like a new zorst or that black cover thingy over the clutch basket thingy

see dunna know much bout bikes :lol:

[ynot slow]

Black bike in avatar and red one in pic,new paint lol

[ynot slow]

Rear hugger,shit I give up having coffee now so will send you a virtual one down the internet.

[manwithav8]

Rear hugger,shit I give up having coffee now so will send you a virtual one down the internet.

Sorry matey, wrong on both occasions.. Sheesh, just goes to show how much you all take notice of real beauty lol

[Bonez]

Don't think I will make this one, will have to wait and see...

Oh yea, who got new bling for the bike?? Oh me me I did....

OK who can notice what is new on the bike? There is a coffee up for grabs on this one... Sarah and AL you cheating, you already knw lol..

So come on, who wants that coffee then???Bloody carbon fibre :2guns:

[chanceyy]

well only seen it on one ride . & then never looked real close at it . & how many months ago was that :lol:

[manwithav8]

Bloody carbon fibre :2guns:

Can you be a little more specific bonez? Can't give you a yes or a no on that guess lol

[manwithav8]

well only seen it on one ride . & then never looked real close at it . & how many months ago was that :lol:

True, that was a little while ago.

[Bonez]

Can you be a little more specific bonez? Can't give you a yes or a no on that guess lolClutch cover.......

[chanceyy]

Clutch cover.......

hey I already said that black thingy on the clutch basket thingy .. same thing ..

bloody carbon fibre clutch cover ...

[Bonez]

Also some on the muffler.

LB watch out you've got compatition.

[manwithav8]

Sorry Bonez, Chancey did say it first. I must have been posting as she posted and missed it...

So, Chancey, I will shout ya a coffee the next time we cross paths on a ride...

mmm don't it look smart.. You should hear the clutch now...

"jingle jingle chatter clunk clink jingle clunk clink " you get the idea..

[manwithav8]

Also some on the muffler.

LB watch out you've got compatition.

Nah those were always there...

The difference in real carbon and fake is quite noticeable...Never mind though, still looks hot IMO lol

[chanceyy]

Sorry Bonez, Chancey did say it first. I must have been posting as she posted and missed it...

So, Chancey, I will shout ya a coffee the next time we cross paths on a ride...

mmm don't it look smart.. You should hear the clutch now...

"jingle jingle chatter clunk clink jingle clunk clink " you get the idea..

well now i have betsy back at least it will be sooner than later .. & can i have a hot choccy instead :whistle:

thanks to bonez at least i will know wot its called .. that bloody carbon fibre clutch cover :killingme

[manwithav8]

well now i have betsy back at least it will be sooner than later .. & can i have a hot choccy instead :whistle:

thanks to bonez at least i will know wot its called .. that bloody carbon fibre clutch cover :killingme

Yes you can have a hot chocolate....

Yes the clutch thinghy cover thing hahahaha

[chanceyy]

Yes you can have a hot chocolate....

Yes the clutch thinghy cover thing hahahaha

I prefer bonez terminology hehehehe ..

[manwithav8]

I prefer bonez terminology hehehehe ..

Ok the real name for it is DP (ducati performance ) carbon clutch cover....

There you go, now yo ucan tell all you won a hot choc for guessing a techincal thing.. Oh wait, no you can't because they will all read this hehehe

[chanceyy]

Ok the real name for it is DP (ducati performance ) carbon clutch cover....

There you go, now yo ucan tell all you won a hot choc for guessing a techincal thing.. Oh wait, no you can't because they will all read this hehehe

mate I would never remember that but bcfcc works for me :laugh: & everyone knows my lack of knowledge

[ynot slow]

Sorry matey, wrong on both occasions.. Sheesh, just goes to show how much you all take notice of real beauty lol

If it was an xr8 gtp no worries.

[Bonez]

Ok the real name for it is DP (ducati performance ) carbon clutch cover....
Don't you mean DB? Ducati Bling. Carbon Fibre is to Ducatis what chrome is to Harleys but you dont get blinded.

[ynot slow]

Don't like to get close to Ducatis' as they tend to put ideas into my head,bank manager don't like them ideas.Plus all I saw was red blur as you went passed,and almost sounded as good as my xb 302 with (aussie can't think of name)headers $600(20yr ago)and twin pipes with cortina mufflers(2)and wildcat resonators.Very nice sound until you got over 4500rpm,even better at 6500 rpm in 2nd,only on car club sprints mind you.

[NZsarge]

Sorry Bonez, Chancey did say it first. I must have been posting as she posted and missed it...

So, Chancey, I will shout ya a coffee the next time we cross paths on a ride...

mmm don't it look smart.. You should hear the clutch now...

"jingle jingle chatter clunk clink jingle clunk clink " you get the idea..

Why did you cut it in half?:blink:
:bleh::laugh:

[manwithav8]

Why did you cut it in half?:blink:
:bleh::laugh:

haha it comes like that... It is open to allow cold air to cool the clutch plates, allows clutch dust out of the housing oh and it sounds wicked lol

Now I need stainless clutch springs and anodised spring caps... Will paint the pressure plate... mmmmmm bling bling hahahahahaha Oh, just don't get ya toes in there hahahaha

[NZsarge]

Oh, just don't get ya toes in there hahahaha

Yeah I reckon! Wonder if that is WOF friendly? Just change it over come time I guess.

[manwithav8]

Yeah I reckon! Wonder if that is WOF friendly? Just change it over come time I guess.

They are WOF friendly... This one was on a bike in the bike shop with a WOF... Customers are sometimes put off thinking there is something wrong with the clutch because of the noise... A deal was struck with me handing over my old cover and them handing over their new cover and a few green bottles throwen in for good measure..

[ynot slow]

They are WOF friendly... This one was on a bike in the bike shop with a WOF... Customers are sometimes put off thinking there is something wrong with the clutch because of the noise... A deal was struck with me handing over my old cover and them handing over their new cover and a few green bottles throwen in for good measure..

Shit thats lucky,assume you gave them waikato,not good stuff :beer:lol:

[banditrider]

Sorry Bonez, Chancey did say it first. I must have been posting as she posted and missed it...

So, Chancey, I will shout ya a coffee the next time we cross paths on a ride...

mmm don't it look smart.. You should hear the clutch now...

"jingle jingle chatter clunk clink jingle clunk clink " you get the idea..

I was gonna say rear indicators...

[manwithav8]

I was gonna say rear indicators...

haha you cheeky shit.... Yes I ave fixed that little problem already.. New bracket sorted that out....

[manwithav8]

Shit thats lucky,assume you gave them waikato,not good stuff :beer:lol:

Nah, some Steiny Pure.. Bloody nice drop that..

[chanceyy]

so is there a plan for a wee jaunt tomorrow .. ???

just been out tonite .. fab nite for riding :yes:


had a wee thought .. since I will not be home til just prior to 6pm .. wondered if there was a ride to come down shannon way then we can shoot out to foxton beach .. great cafe out there that way I will have time to get home & changed etc ..

I know the road is pretty tame

[86GSXR]

A few people not available for tomorrow so if those who are would like to post up some suggestions feel free. I should be free, but don't let that put you off lol

[manwithav8]

so may not make tomorrow's ride.. Will be walking in the door around 6ish so a little too much of a squeeze for me to get out.. WIll be a little knackered to..

[86GSXR]

so is there a plan for a wee jaunt tomorrow .. ???

just been out tonite .. fab nite for riding :yes:


had a wee thought .. since I will not be home til just prior to 6pm .. wondered if there was a ride to come down shannon way then we can shoot out to foxton beach .. great cafe out there that way I will have time to get home & changed etc ..

I know the road is pretty tame

Timing lol. I'd just posted while you were. Sounds like a plan, even if it is tame - which is the whole idea afterall :yes: :calm: I'm just leaving work :beer:

[chanceyy]

Timing lol. I'd just posted while you were. Sounds like a plan, even if it is tame - which is the whole idea afterall :yes: :calm: I'm just leaving work :beer:

well its all about the search for the perfect latte huh .. & its been a while since we tried them out there

[ynot slow]

Nah, some Steiny Pure.. Bloody nice drop that..

No arguement here,doesn't have the bitter after taste of original steiny,more like heinekin,not as good as tui.:bleh:

[86GSXR]

well its all about the search for the perfect latte huh .. & its been a while since we tried them out there

Sounds like a plan then! :yes: OK, I'll be at BP FITZHERBET at 6.00 and see who turns up. Will be good to catchup and see Betsy now she's better than she ever was before :2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

Sounds like a plan then! :yes: OK, I'll be at BP FITZHERBET at 6.00 and see who turns up. Will be good to catchup and see Betsy now she's better than she ever was before :2thumbsup

well its nice seeing her NOT covered in oil ..and she feels different .. does not seem to lose speed like she did .. & a wee bit more responsive

how bout I met you outside u4ea's place .. just trying to talk her into coming too :yes:

[ynot slow]

Sounds like a plan then! :yes: OK, I'll be at BP FITZHERBET at 6.00 and see who turns up. Will be good to catchup and see Betsy now she's better than she ever was before :2thumbsup

Can we assume you will be sick and need to go home early tommorrow,then make a remarkeable recovery.:dodge:

[chanceyy]

Can we assume you will be sick and need to go home early tommorrow,then make a remarkeable recovery.:dodge:

:lol:

that sounds about right :killingme

[manwithav8]

Don't you mean DB? Ducati Bling. Carbon Fibre is to Ducatis what chrome is to Harleys but you dont get blinded.

Yeah I have found that there is alot of CF for these things...

Have just removed the clutch so I can paint the pressure plate and maybe polish the springs and caps.. Haven't decided but now that it can be seen, might aswell bling it up aye.....

Here is a great example of what a dry clutch set up should look like...

[86GSXR]

well its nice seeing her NOT covered in oil ..and she feels different .. does not seem to lose speed like she did .. & a wee bit more responsive

how bout I met you outside u4ea's place .. just trying to talk her into coming too :yes:

When did she lose speed? When you closed the throttle? :whistle: Sounds like a good place to meet up! :yes:


Can we assume you will be sick and need to go home early tommorrow,then make a remarkeable recovery.:dodge:

I will be sick at 6 am tomorrow when I start work - argh. Finish early tho :yes:


:lol:

that sounds about right :killingme

Life is not easy! I barely had time to sit in the sun and have a latte before work today :weep: (but I managed) :bleh: :sweatdrop

[chanceyy]

When did she lose speed? When you closed the throttle? :whistle: Sounds like a good place to meet up! :yes:

if you held the throttle constant esp in 6th gear it would slowly slow so always needed to keep throttle just slightly on to keep it up in the same rpm band .. now can just hold constant even tonite had her about 7.5 rpm & no losing power




I will be sick at 6 am tomorrow when I start work - argh. Finish early tho :yes:

Life is not easy! I barely had time to sit in the sun and have a latte before work today :weep: (but I managed):sweatdrop

gawd such a tough life some ppl lead huh .. by the way the sun was up before 6am but i bet you wasn't :nya:

[ynot slow]

Life is not easy! I barely had time to sit in the sun and have a latte before work today :weep: (but I managed) :bleh: :sweatdrop[/QUOTE]

Is this a Manawatu thread or Manurewa thread.

Hell even I finished at 5.30 tonight,but I had an excuse,was filling up our work truck,and thought it would go better with 91 in it.Put about 27ltrs in and thought the farkin handles green not black.Drained out about 50ltrs diesel/petrol mix through the sump in tank (3/8 hole),refilled with most ever put into tanks and $145 for diesel$47 for petrol.Boss saw funny side as he'd done it,and last week a trucky put 91 in one tank and diesel in other,but put nearly 150 lts plus in.Benefits of using a servo which has diesel and petrol pumps in group of three,and no dedicated large hose diesel for trucks.Methinks a shout is in order for morning tea tommorrow.:doh::oi-grr::stupid:

[86GSXR]

Well it was a magnificent day when I did get up, shortly before 7 it was :D

Great, sounds like Betsy's running like a Swiss watch again!

Nice clutch Lee :niceone:

[u4ea]

....ok..alrite..peer pressure at my age..I'll haul the slapper out for a jaunt..;)

[86GSXR]

Life is not easy! I barely had time to sit in the sun and have a latte before work today :weep: (but I managed) :bleh: :sweatdrop

Is this a Manawatu thread or Manurewa thread.

Hell even I finished at 5.30 tonight,but I had an excuse,was filling up our work truck,and thought it would go better with 91 in it.Put about 27ltrs in and thought the farkin handles green not black.Drained out about 50ltrs diesel/petrol mix through the sump in tank (3/8 hole),refilled with most ever put into tanks and $145 for diesel$47 for petrol.Boss saw funny side as he'd done it,and last week a trucky put 91 in one tank and diesel in other,but put nearly 150 lts plus in.Benefits of using a servo which has diesel and petrol pumps in group of three,and no dedicated large hose diesel for trucks.Methinks a shout is in order for morning tea tommorrow.:doh::oi-grr::stupid:[/QUOTE]

Cripes! :blink: Lucky you had a drain plug and noticed straight away!!! Boss does sound understanding too :calm:

[86GSXR]

....ok..alrite..peer pressure at my age..I'll haul the slapper out for a jaunt..;)

The bike you mean lol :whistle: :2thumbsup

[manwithav8]

Is this a Manawatu thread or Manurewa thread.

Hell even I finished at 5.30 tonight,but I had an excuse,was filling up our work truck,and thought it would go better with 91 in it.Put about 27ltrs in and thought the farkin handles green not black.Drained out about 50ltrs diesel/petrol mix through the sump in tank (3/8 hole),refilled with most ever put into tanks and $145 for diesel$47 for petrol.Boss saw funny side as he'd done it,and last week a trucky put 91 in one tank and diesel in other,but put nearly 150 lts plus in.Benefits of using a servo which has diesel and petrol pumps in group of three,and no dedicated large hose diesel for trucks.Methinks a shout is in order for morning tea tommorrow.:doh::oi-grr::stupid:

Cripes! :blink: Lucky you had a drain plug and noticed straight away!!! Boss does sound understanding too :calm:[/QUOTE]

aaaaaaa draining fuel huh lol.. Brings back memories.. Oh thats right, twas just the other day I had to do the same haha lol

[chanceyy]

Well it was a magnificent day when I did get up, shortly before 7 it was :D

Great, sounds like Betsy's running like a Swiss watch again!


OMG you missed the best part of the day .. how decadent .. :laugh: :bleh:

she is running like a trooper at the moment :sweatdrop:

[u4ea]

The bike you mean lol :whistle: :2thumbsup


of course...:spanking:....:msn-wink:

[ynot slow]

Cripes! :blink: Lucky you had a drain plug and noticed straight away!!! Boss does sound understanding too :calm:

Yep,put the nozzle in the bloody tank,walked to passengers side to get the fuel card out of glovebox,and went to the pump.Then saw the green handle.Lucky the servo has a garage on premises,so a drum and spanner was at hand,took two of us to carry the mix away,put it this way we hoped no clown would throw a butt in our direction.Thought the tanks held 50 ltrs each but put in 120 and still a bit of room,just as well the tanks were only holding about 15-20 ltrs,gauge showed empty,nice to know we have a bit in reserve.

Iwas more pissed than him(boss)never put more than $110 at about $1.20ltr,so when it hit nearly $150 realised it was really empty,let alone the other $45 for petrol so $195 or so is my record filling total.

[chanceyy]

....ok..alrite..peer pressure at my age..I'll haul the slapper out for a jaunt..;)

:laugh: .. not much arm twisting went into that one chick .. hehe see ya morrow :yes:

[ynot slow]

Cripes! :blink: Lucky you had a drain plug and noticed straight away!!! Boss does sound understanding too :calm:

aaaaaaa draining fuel huh lol.. Brings back memories.. Oh thats right, twas just the other day I had to do the same haha lol[/QUOTE]


Always thought how the fark do people do it mix up pumps but not hard when mind not thinking properly at the time.Diesel into petrol is not bad,but otherway round not good.Fair enough with cars on diesel but the truck is a truck not a car so a no brainer really,as long as the bike gets petrol all is well.:scooter:

[ynot slow]

she is running like a trooper at the moment :sweatdrop:

Worth the wait we take it,good that the weather is looking good for a few days,even Hastings/Napier starting to worry about drying out.

[u4ea]

so a no brainer really,as long as the bike gets petrol all is well.:scooter:

hell that would make ya cry if deisel went in the bike..:eek5::sweatdrop

[chanceyy]

Worth the wait we take it,

hmm dunno if it was worth it .. but its damn about time she was fixed & running again

doing quite a number of ks over next week or so .. need to get back in the swing of it again .. good spirited ride tonite felt good though

[ynot slow]

hmm dunno if it was worth it .. but its damn about time she was fixed & running again

doing quite a number of ks over next week or so .. need to get back in the swing of it again .. good spirited ride tonite felt good though

Makes you wonder how much it was struggling for the south island trip,and it sounded like it was fine for that.Still all fixed and ready to roll,the wait may not seem so long after a while lol.

[chanceyy]

Makes you wonder how much it was struggling for the south island trip,and it sounded like it was fine for that.Still all fixed and ready to roll,the wait may not seem so long after a while lol.

she was in head winds all the way down ran like a trooper but I do have to admit its damn nice coming in from a ride & no oil splatter on her sides or me for that matter

hmm well next time she has to go in I will NOT drop her off just before a major ride .. all these damn lessons to learn ..

[NZsarge]

So where you guys meeting? BP or Shannon? Time?
Dunno if i'll make it, gotta stack some zzz:sleep:
Looking a bit angry over here too, see what it's like when I drag my backside outta bed.

[yod]

So where you guys meeting? BP or Shannon? Time?
Dunno if i'll make it, gotta stack some zzz:sleep:
Looking a bit angry over here too, see what it's like when I drag my backside outta bed.

yeah...been waiting here all morning for the rain to arrive, still no sign of it yet....probably hit at 5:30:argh:

[NZsarge]

yeah...been waiting here all morning for the rain to arrive, still no sign of it yet....probably hit at 5:30:argh:

Here he is, you've been conspikuarse in your absence...:yes::bleh::D

[86GSXR]

So where you guys meeting? BP or Shannon? Time?
Dunno if i'll make it, gotta stack some zzz:sleep:
Looking a bit angry over here too, see what it's like when I drag my backside outta bed.


yeah...been waiting here all morning for the rain to arrive, still no sign of it yet....probably hit at 5:30:argh:

I think we'll miss out on the rain, looking good from where I am and beyond!

BP Fitzherbet Ave from around 6 :yes:

[chanceyy]

So where you guys meeting? BP or Shannon? Time?
Dunno if i'll make it, gotta stack some zzz:sleep:
Looking a bit angry over here too, see what it's like when I drag my backside outta bed.


yeah...been waiting here all morning for the rain to arrive, still no sign of it yet....probably hit at 5:30:argh:


I think we'll miss out on the rain, looking good from where I am and beyond!

BP Fitzherbet Ave from around 6 :yes:

Well i thought i would buy proper wet weather gear at lunchtime ..even better its on special .. so now it will not rain ... & its actually looking pretty clear to the coast & getting warmer ...

went to start truck this morning to come to work & battery dead ... ohh what a shame quick change jump on bike & great blat to work .. hehehe whew it was back or it might have been a spontanuous day off work :yes:

[yod]

Here he is, you've been conspikuarse in your absence...:yes::bleh::D

been planning.....:devil2:

[NZsarge]

been planning.....:devil2:

uh-oh........




You riding this arvo?

[yod]

uh-oh........




You riding this arvo?

dunno yet....will see how motivated I am when I get home

[dogsnbikes]

not much happening around here is there guys and I thought you lot were becomming organised:laugh:

but due to mystery illness(Im neverous as hell to even get on the bike:shit:)So I wont be doing any riding so have fun and bee safe and seen

[chanceyy]

great wee blat out to foxton beach tonite .. 86, bonez, U4ea, & JFC ( on a minter Honda CB750) .. yes bonez was eying up possible parts :whistle:.. pics later :D

forgot to ask Al how was the latte ? ;)

great nite guys minta wee squirt even better that we were being respectable around mr :Police:

JFC have a great trip to India & we shall see more of you when you get back :yes:

[chanceyy]

not much happening around here is there guys and I thought you lot were becomming organised:laugh:

but due to mystery illness(Im neverous as hell to even get on the bike:shit:)So I wont be doing any riding so have fun and bee safe and seen

hey Baza :hug: take it easy mate .. glad your not riding bike at mo ..

if you need anything you know where to find me :yes:

[u4ea]

hells bells Dogs!!! Hope you get better real soon!! :sweatdrop..
just got back from a little pootle to Foxton Beach.Thanx guys and gal(s).Was great to catch up again and meet JFK..:scooter:

[Bonez]

Get well soon Barry.

Nice wee toodle alright. Those kids meals looked good.

John pointed out the tail light on the GB wasn't working, nor where the insty lights as it turned out. So figured a fuse had blown. Probably happened at my lil off on Sunday. All good now. Just need to get a 10amp spare blade type tomorrow.

[manwithav8]

Get well soon Barry.

Nice wee toodle alright. Those kids meals looked good.

John pointed out the tail light on the GB wasn't working (nor where the insty lights as it turned out) so figured a fuse had blown. Probably happened at my lil off on Sunday. All good now. Just need to get a 10amp spare blade type tomorrow.

Wish I could have come out tonight but was a little busy completing the bling on the Duc..... mmmmm I like heheh

[Bonez]

Wish I could have come out tonight but was a little busy completing the bling on the Duc..... mmmmm I like hehehHow will it handle Manawutu winters?:cold:Or the odd dog the takes a liking to it ;)

[manwithav8]

How will it handle Manatutu winters?:cold:

It will generate enough heat to evaporte any moisture that gets in there, plus she lives in the shed so not out in the rain... Just have to remember that if I been inthe wet to not pull her into the shed and shut her off right away, let idle to dry out the clutch...

May not be doing too much riding this winter though, big plans in the making

:yes:

[manwithav8]

How will it handle Manawutu winters?:cold:Or the odd dog the takes a liking to it ;)

As for the dog, wait till he close enough, hit remote starter button and goodbye dog slong!!!!!!!!!!!! CHOP CHOP CHOP hHHHAHAHAHAHA

[yod]

Wish I could have come out tonight but was a little busy completing the bling on the Duc..... mmmmm I like heheh

cool! nice to see some homegrown customisation happening, makes your bike your own unique beastie - looks good too (imho)

heard ya beep a few times but you dont really need to mate, she's pretty hard to miss, we just hear that duc thunder and know your heading past :rockon:

been tidying up the RF and adding some very minor bling myself, pulled apart and fixed that confounded indicator (ffs!) and removed the ugly old tank protector crap and put on a new one:niceone:

[86GSXR]

Yes, excellent wee ride! Good to see Betsy looking almost new and good to catch up with the girls again :yes: Good to meet JFC, very nice bike that! Have an uneventful and safe trip and we'll see you out on your return :yes: Good to see Gerble getting back on the horse too.

Barry, hope you're OK mate, doesn't sound like you're too hot at the mo? Get well soon!

Sweet looking clutch Lee, you're inspiring me to get my whole engine made out of transparent super plastic or something lol.

Very nice tank protector Jonno!

Latte was good :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Yes, excellent wee ride! Good to see Betsy looking almost new and good to catch up with the girls again :yes: Good to meet JFC, very nice bike that! Have an uneventful and safe trip and we'll see you out on your return :yes: Good to see Gerble getting back on the horse too.

Barry, hope you're OK mate, doesn't sound like you're too hot at the mo? Get well soon!

Sweet looking clutch Lee, you're inspiring me to get my whole engine made out of transparent super plastic or something lol.

Very nice tank protector Jonno!

Latte was good :niceone:
Y'know.........I could say nothing and not look like a twit (not that it comes as any surprise)..but that's hardly my style:whistle: I went over to Palmy yesterday evening to ride with you guys to Foxton.
Went to the wrong BP did'nt I!!!:Oops::doh: Makes me wonder how I manage sometimes....:sweatdrop
Never mind, had a nice ride all the same.
Bit :cold: on the way home tho..

[NZsarge]

cool! nice to see some homegrown customisation happening, makes your bike your own unique beastie - looks good too (imho)

heard ya beep a few times but you dont really need to mate, she's pretty hard to miss, we just hear that duc thunder and know your heading past :rockon:

been tidying up the RF and adding some very minor bling myself, pulled apart and fixed that confounded indicator (ffs!) and removed the ugly old tank protector crap and put on a new one:niceone:
Hey ya fixed ol' droopy!
New tank protector looks good, silver against burgundy...nice:niceone:

[NZsarge]

Wish I could have come out tonight but was a little busy completing the bling on the Duc..... mmmmm I like heheh

Looking good! Very nice. Lucky they don't make many carbon fibre bits for the Ace or i'd he even more broke than I am now...

[Bonez]

Looking good! Very nice. Lucky they don't make many carbon fibre bits for the Ace or i'd he even more broke than I am now...Will this temp you :dodge:

http://www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=393&category_id=13

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a plan then! :yes: OK, I'll be at BP FITZHERBET at 6.00 and see who turns up. Will be good to catchup and see Betsy now she's better than she ever was before :2thumbsup


Y'know.........I could say nothing and not look like a twit (not that it comes as any surprise)..but that's hardly my style:whistle: I went over to Palmy yesterday evening to ride with you guys to Foxton.
Went to the wrong BP did'nt I!!!:Oops::doh: Makes me wonder how I manage sometimes....:sweatdrop
Never mind, had a nice ride all the same.
Bit :cold: on the way home tho..

:doh: I wondered if that may happen. Didn't get near a computer yesterday arvo so couldn't put up a warning. Sorry about that chief.

Got a new Pilot Road 2 on the front of the Trumpy yesterday, just seemed to need it :whistle: Bloody marvelous tyre, handles like a dream now!

[chanceyy]

Y'know.........I could say nothing and not look like a twit (not that it comes as any surprise)..but that's hardly my style:whistle: I went over to Palmy yesterday evening to ride with you guys to Foxton.
Went to the wrong BP did'nt I!!!:Oops::doh: Makes me wonder how I manage sometimes....:sweatdrop
Never mind, had a nice ride all the same.
Bit :cold: on the way home tho..

:doh: dunna hate that sarge .. should have text & ridden to shannon anyway .. yeah she was a wee bit :cold: but that invirgorating kinda cold :yes:

I do have the phone lists for everyone so next big ride I will hand them out to everyone :yes: although there are new ppl that I do not have numbers for ..

soooooooooooooooooooooooooo to those regular newbies can you please pm me your phone numbers so i can add them in ;)

[ynot slow]

Yes, excellent wee ride! Good to see Betsy looking almost new and good to catch up with the girls again :yes: Good to meet JFC, very nice bike that! Have an uneventful and safe trip and we'll see you out on your return :yes: Good to see Gerble getting back on the horse too.

Barry, hope you're OK mate, doesn't sound like you're too hot at the mo? Get well soon!

Sweet looking clutch Lee, you're inspiring me to get my whole engine made out of transparent super plastic or something lol.

Very nice tank protector Jonno!

Latte was good :niceone:

Last answer is all we needed to know,heaven help us if the latte was crap.

[manwithav8]

cool! nice to see some homegrown customisation happening, makes your bike your own unique beastie - looks good too (imho)

heard ya beep a few times but you dont really need to mate, she's pretty hard to miss, we just hear that duc thunder and know your heading past :rockon:

been tidying up the RF and adding some very minor bling myself, pulled apart and fixed that confounded indicator (ffs!) and removed the ugly old tank protector crap and put on a new one:niceone:

Tank protector look hot.. I must get one one day...

You two have a good day, think of me working in the hot sun... aarrghhh

[manwithav8]

Yes, excellent wee ride! Good to see Betsy looking almost new and good to catch up with the girls again :yes: Good to meet JFC, very nice bike that! Have an uneventful and safe trip and we'll see you out on your return :yes: Good to see Gerble getting back on the horse too.

Barry, hope you're OK mate, doesn't sound like you're too hot at the mo? Get well soon!

Sweet looking clutch Lee, you're inspiring me to get my whole engine made out of transparent super plastic or something lol.

Very nice tank protector Jonno!

Latte was good :niceone:

hhmm transparent super plastic, I like that idea.... Or see through combustion chamber wicked :beer:

[NZsarge]

:doh: dunna hate that sarge .. should have text & ridden to shannon anyway .. yeah she was a wee bit :cold: but that invirgorating kinda cold :yes:

I do have the phone lists for everyone so next big ride I will hand them out to everyone :yes: although there are new ppl that I do not have numbers for ..

soooooooooooooooooooooooooo to those regular newbies can you please pm me your phone numbers so i can add them in ;)

:whistle:........Thought of that.....flat batt.

[manwithav8]

Looking good! Very nice. Lucky they don't make many carbon fibre bits for the Ace or i'd he even more broke than I am now...

Yea am hoping I don't catch the CF bug.... This just so happend to be a swappsie with a few beers, so no money exchange really.. Very lucky score.

[NZsarge]

Indeed a lucky score, bloody Bonez, got me thinking about a CF front guard now!:drool:
Curses:mad::laugh:

[Bonez]

Indeed a lucky score, bloody Bonez, got me thinking about a CF front guard now!:drool:
Curses:mad::laugh:You're welcome.

[NZsarge]

:doh: I wondered if that may happen. Didn't get near a computer yesterday arvo so couldn't put up a warning. Sorry about that chief.

Got a new Pilot Road 2 on the front of the Trumpy yesterday, just seemed to need it :whistle: Bloody marvelous tyre, handles like a dream now!

Don't be sorry mate, I'm the one who cant pay attention...
Sweet, hope the PR2 lasts a bit longer than the PP2.
The Continental Sport attack seems good so far, will make up my mind when I get a front one on for a matched set. Will have to be bloody good to better the PP2 front.

[NZsarge]

You're welcome.

You got a spare $410 Aust you can lend me?:lol:

[NZsarge]

Will this temp you :dodge:

http://www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=393&category_id=13

That does tempt me but not as much as the tank protector:drool: or the rear hugger:drool::drool: and the top triple clamp protector too.

[Bonez]

That does tempt me but not as much as the tank protector:drool: or the rear hugger:drool::drool: and the top triple clamp protector too.
I see you've been window shopping.:clap:

[yod]

That does tempt me but not as much as the tank protector:drool: or the rear hugger:drool::drool: and the top triple clamp protector too.

I think you can afford it....my frugality (is that a word? is now....:lol:) knows no bounds

the tank protector cost me the princely sum of $8.50 (including shipping)

:laugh:


just call me a trademe whore:Punk:

[NZsarge]

just call me a trademe whore:Punk:

You're a trademe whore!:niceone::done:




I've always been keen on getting a hugger but I did'nt think anyone made them for an Ace, it would keep things much cleaner and a triple clamp protector so I could put a fob on the key and not have to worry about it make a manky mess of the alloy and a tank protector coz it's bling baby! BLING!!

[ynot slow]

You're a trademe whore!:niceone::done:




I've always been keen on getting a hugger but I did'nt think anyone made them for an Ace, it would keep things much cleaner and a triple clamp protector so I could put a fob on the key and not have to worry about it make a manky mess of the alloy and a tank protector coz it's bling baby! BLING!!

But for wait for it $9.95 I have the thing for you.I got sick of the bike alarm remote swinging about whilst riding and put a dab of double sided velcro(stick on)onto back of remote and under the keyhole,push the remote onto velcro,stops the remote moving,should work for key fob,send cash,cheque or cash to me.This is a paid advertisement from 69 enterprises head office in Routar,zip code 181.

[cowboyz]

hate to take this off topic but is there a ride planned for this friday? Was thinking about doing saddle/balnce/track and coffee at the esplanarde if it is fine.

[chanceyy]

hate to take this off topic but is there a ride planned for this friday? Was thinking about doing saddle/balnce/track and coffee at the esplanarde if it is fine.

be keen since i am on early finishes .. can it be a wee bit later say bout 6.45 frids wants to come along but does not finish work til 6pm in levin .. & Monaime may be keen as well if its a wee bit of a later start

[cowboyz]

we already have plans for later in the night so will be leaving ashhurst mobil at 6pm. Could catch up at the latte stop if you are going to be late.

[dogsnbikes]

I may be in for this one

[chanceyy]

we already have plans for later in the night so will be leaving ashhurst mobil at 6pm. Could catch up at the latte stop if you are going to be late.


I would be there on time its just frids could not get away til 6.. just moved to levin so would have been good for him to be able to come out & met some local riders & monaime needs to sort kids to get out for a cruise 6 is just a tad to early

will see wot happens we may just do the block & end up at cafe cuba later on



great ride in & out to dogs tonite ... good to see you looking better bazza .. kinda glad I was a wee bit later leaving than i planned .. got to tokomaru & road to shannon was closed due to a nasty accident so had a wee deviation to opiki to get home, found another road :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

was good too see you Sandra and AL and Sarah Thanks guys

betsy sounds good and glad too see its two stroke smoke and not engine smoke now

[chanceyy]

was good too see you Sandra and AL and Sarah Thanks guys

betsy sounds good and glad too see its two stroke smoke and not engine smoke now

Welcome hon ..

its nice to see no smoke coming from the manifold either .. interesting on the way home .. pulling 7.5 & al tells me she was sitting on 150 ks when I had yod's gps outta masterton a few months ago she was pulling 8.5 & speed then was around 145 so I guess replacing the rings has given her a few more ponies :Punk:

[u4ea]

Am out for this Fridays ride.Washing machine bit the dust so thats my pre-:crybaby: xmas bonus

[NZsarge]

Am out for this Fridays ride.Washing machine bit the dust so thats my pre-:crybaby: xmas bonus

Bugger! Murphy's law, got some money coming, shit WILL happen!:pinch:

[86GSXR]

was good too see you Sandra and AL and Sarah Thanks guys

betsy sounds good and glad too see its two stroke smoke and not engine smoke now

Pleasure Barry. It was good to catch up and see you :yes: You weren't looking too bad and those meds are helping. Hope you get well soon mate :doctor:

Had a very enjoyable ride out there and back. Stopped at Ashhurst servo on the way back and was involved in an audacious petrol theft and high speed chase. Some guy drove off without paying for gas so Kev (Wildhog) got me to chase em on the Trumpy. Since they had a minute or so head start I finally caught up and got the rego. Glad there were no :Police: about while I was doing my thing :blink:


Welcome hon ..

its nice to see no smoke coming from the manifold either .. interesting on the way home .. pulling 7.5 & al tells me she was sitting on 150 ks when I had yod's gps outta masterton a few months ago she was pulling 8.5 & speed then was around 145 so I guess replacing the rings has given her a few more ponies :Punk:

Yep, Betsy seems cured alright! Nice lines too btw :yes: :rockon:

[u4ea]

Bugger! Murphy's law, got some money coming, shit WILL happen!:pinch:


Yup that bloody Murphy always sneaks up from behind:buggerd:

[NZsarge]

Stopped at Ashhurst servo on the way back and was involved in an audacious petrol theft and high speed chase. Some guy drove off without paying for gas so Kev (Wildhog) got me to chase em on the Trumpy. Since they had a minute or so head start I finally caught up and got the rego. Glad there were no :Police: about while I was doing my thing :blink:

Woo hoo! High drama! awesome.:chase:

[NZsarge]

Yup that bloody Murphy always sneaks up from behind:buggerd:

Tell me about it, been tryin' to fend that bastard off all my life!:rolleyes::laugh:

[chanceyy]

Pleasure Barry. It was good to catch up and see you :yes: You weren't looking too bad and those meds are helping. Hope you get well soon mate :doctor:

Had a very enjoyable ride out there and back. Stopped at Ashhurst servo on the way back and was involved in an audacious petrol theft and high speed chase. Some guy drove off without paying for gas so Kev (Wildhog) got me to chase em on the Trumpy. Since they had a minute or so head start I finally caught up and got the rego. Glad there were no :Police: about while I was doing my thing :blink:


woo hoooo bet it did not take much convincing to take the trumpy to warp speed again

Laffing I thought I was a gonna when mr :Police: was at that accident scene but at least I didn't have to back track miles, just as well tinted visor, tons of bugs made for an interesting ride home for sure ...


Yep, Betsy seems cured alright! Nice lines too btw :yes: :rockon:

thanks it felt great as well getting that groove back after the break off her & that was damn fun may have to do that road a few more times soon :whistle:




Yup that bloody Murphy always sneaks up from behind:buggerd:

nods seems to be the case all right ...

[cowboyz]

Pleasure Barry. It was good to catch up and see you :yes: You weren't looking too bad and those meds are helping. Hope you get well soon mate :doctor:

heard you were ill. good to hear you are on the mend.
Had a very enjoyable ride out there and back. Stopped at Ashhurst servo on the way back and was involved in an audacious petrol theft and high speed chase. Some guy drove off without paying for gas so Kev (Wildhog) got me to chase em on the Trumpy. Since they had a minute or so head start I finally caught up and got the rego. Glad there were no :Police: about while I was doing my thing :blink:





I was just talking to kevin. Sounds fairly exciting. Now where was I??? I would have been keen for a chase.

So what is happening this Friday? There is a xmas thing going on at esplanarde between 730-9 which could be quite good to rock up to. Suggest saddle/balance/track and then attending the festival but if no one else is coming then we might go do something else first. We have a housewarming to go to later in the evening so fairly busy night.

[banditrider]

Am out for this Fridays ride.Washing machine bit the dust so thats my pre-:crybaby: xmas bonus


Tell me about it, been tryin' to fend that bastard off all my life!:rolleyes::laugh:

If it makes ya fell any better I'm up for about a grand on friday (car) and $1500 next week (frigin nashers). And then there's xmas...

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1326882]
Had a very enjoyable ride out there and back. Stopped at Ashhurst servo on the way back and was involved in an audacious petrol theft and high speed chase. Some guy drove off without paying for gas so Kev (Wildhog) got me to chase em on the Trumpy. Since they had a minute or so head start I finally caught up and got the rego. Glad there were no :Police: about while I was doing my thing :blink:


Could see a tui moment coming if the cops nabbed ya,yes sir I was chasing the servo runners.
Great sense of community spirit,had a similar thing years ago,mum had a byo restaurant which was next to a pub,some youths jumped the counter grabbed at least 3 bottles of rum,and were running out the door as 3 of us walked in,the publican was just yelling at them,mate chased them,they dropped 2 bottles,the cops caught them around about 10 mins later.Mate came back with the bottles unbroken,publican was happy,he also was major sponsor for our soccer club,did he shout mate a beer,yeah right.Talk about double standards,drink at his place,save him $40 and get to pay for drinks,we were major supporters of his pub during winter,never had a free drink shouted for us,and he played for NZ.

[manwithav8]

I was just talking to kevin. Sounds fairly exciting. Now where was I??? I would have been keen for a chase.

So what is happening this Friday? There is a xmas thing going on at esplanarde between 730-9 which could be quite good to rock up to. Suggest saddle/balance/track and then attending the festival but if no one else is coming then we might go do something else first. We have a housewarming to go to later in the evening so fairly busy night.

I could be a goer for this one... Will try and get mrs V8 along too....

[ynot slow]

Had our servo robbed on Monday night,went for ride up town,came back and thought servo is usually closed only to see 4 cop cars in forecourt,seems some wankers had a knife and threatened staff.

[Bonez]

I'm in for the ride Friday.:Oi:

[manwithav8]

I'm in for the ride Friday.:Oi:

:Oi: right back at ya.. Very quiet here isn't it.. I bet everyone is out riding and didn't let us know.... No fair, we wanna come too lol

[cowboyz]

I could be a goer for this one... Will try and get mrs V8 along too....
on ya. just talked to esplanarde cafe and the open at 730 so might have to extend the route a little to compensate for the timing. see how it goes. should be a good night down there. rain permitting.


I'm in for the ride Friday.:Oi:
wouldnt feel like a ride without you there.

[manwithav8]

on ya. just talked to esplanarde cafe and the open at 730 so might have to extend the route a little to compensate for the timing. see how it goes. should be a good night down there. rain permitting.


wouldnt feel like a ride without you there.

I hope there isn't rain lol.... Been over a week since I was out with you rebels so looking foward to it.

[ynot slow]

I hope there isn't rain lol.... Been over a week since I was out with you rebels so looking foward to it.

Bastard murphy's law again,want it to rain cut hay,want it fine spread fertiliser.

Been lucky with the last 2 weekends,ride to Whanga fine,toyrun last sat fine,yesterday ride after work fine,Elton John concert wet(not going)probably.

Working this sat morning so don't care lol.

[manwithav8]

Bastard murphy's law again,want it to rain cut hay,want it fine spread fertiliser.

Been lucky with the last 2 weekends,ride to Whanga fine,toyrun last sat fine,yesterday ride after work fine,Elton John concert wet(not going)probably.

Working this sat morning so don't care lol.

yeah I don' care much for the rain aye.....

[u4ea]

If it makes ya fell any better I'm up for about a grand on friday (car) and $1500 next week (frigin nashers). And then there's xmas...


Yep feel heaps better now....don't you just want to find Murphy down a dark alley somewhere....??

[ynot slow]

Mind you we doooo need the rain,just not when riding,can we have rain whilst sleeping.

[ynot slow]

Yep feel heaps better now....don't you just want to find Murphy down a dark alley somewhere....??

Hasn't he got a bar off broadway or is it main st,many good times in there lol.:woohoo:

[Mouse]

I was just talking to kevin. Sounds fairly exciting. Now where was I??? I would have been keen for a chase.

So what is happening this Friday? There is a xmas thing going on at esplanarde between 730-9 which could be quite good to rock up to. Suggest saddle/balance/track and then attending the festival but if no one else is coming then we might go do something else first. We have a housewarming to go to later in the evening so fairly busy night.

I may be up for this one as well :yes::woohoo:

[Bonez]

I may be up for this one as well :yes::woohoo:Good one......................

[cowboyz]

dont tell me you are going to start your bike 2 days in a row. It might fall apart in shock.

[Mouse]

QUOTE=cowboyz;1328161]dont tell me you are going to start your bike 2 days in a row. It might fall apart in shock.[/QUOTE]

:yes: as long as i can get a reg :scooter: by Friday :woohoo:

[chanceyy]

I was just talking to kevin. Sounds fairly exciting. Now where was I??? I would have been keen for a chase.

So what is happening this Friday? There is a xmas thing going on at esplanarde between 730-9 which could be quite good to rock up to. Suggest saddle/balance/track and then attending the festival but if no one else is coming then we might go do something else first. We have a housewarming to go to later in the evening so fairly busy night.



knowing your luck though cowboyz mr :Police: may have wanted to have a "chat" again ...

will be two rides heading out on friday .. your early group@ 6pm (meeting point Ashhurst mobil) and the later crew, (meeting at the base of the track) at 6.30 riding out at 6.45, doing the same route, just rode it tonite ahhh magic ..

[cowboyz]

knowing your luck though cowboyz mr :Police: may have wanted to have a "chat" again ...

will be two rides heading out on friday .. your early group@ 6pm and the later crew, we are meeting at the base of the track at 6.30 riding out at 6.45, doing the same route, just rode it tonite ahhh magic ..

that be it but I think you were surposed to put the "on time" ride will be meeting at ashhurst mobil at 6pm and the "late" ride will be meeting at the bottom of the track at 630

[chanceyy]

that be it but I think you were surposed to put the "on time" ride will be meeting at ashhurst mobil at 6pm and the "late" ride will be meeting at the bottom of the track at 630

oops my bad .. I will correct my post ...

have just set up calendar event for sat coast to coast ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1489)

[Meanie]

on ya. just talked to esplanarde cafe and the open at 730 so might have to extend the route a little to compensate for the timing.


Well be right, we talk for an hour before heading off anyway and for another 30ms every intersection :laugh:


[QUOTE=Mouse;1328122]I may be up for this one as well :yes::woohoo:

Yea right.................:bleh:

[86GSXR]

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

[manwithav8]

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

wicked.. Will see if I am allowed to attend lol.. Will be working the next day so will have to be a sedate one for me...

Will be good to finally kick back and enjoy some suds though..

[86GSXR]

Bloody weekend work is annoying sometimes ain't it! We''ll have to do another one soon when people can stay up late :Punk: But yeah, it will be good to chill and down a few :beer: :yes:

[chanceyy]

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

may pay to make sure garage is usable .. weather looks to be crapping out late aft in palmy
damn typical huh

[cowboyz]

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

[cowboyz]

plans are changing. looking at halcombe hill/ vinegar hill now as timing will work out better than whipping over the track. still meeting at mobil ashhurst at 6pm.

All dependent on the weather. If it is raining or windy then I am not riding and moving striaght on to plan B

[chanceyy]

well its beginning to look like the weather will hold ... will see the later crew at the base of the track around 6.30 :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

weather too shit for me. Im off to plan B.

[GSVR]

weather too shit for me. Im off to plan B.

Phew I was sweating because I didn't know what plan A was and didn't wanna sound dumb by asking.

Plan B sounds good but I have plan C2C tomorrow.

[Bonez]

Weather overcast and bloody windy. Care will certainly have to be taken. No rain.
I'm confused, which is not unusual. So if the late crew is at the base of the track, whereever that is, I may see someone. If not have a goody.

[NZsarge]

I think i'll hang and wash the bike, it's a bit furry with all the dead bugs and all. May do the coast to coast tomorrow,we'll see. Have a good ride guys.

[manwithav8]

plan D is stink weather cos of wind so will be lining my garage instead..

If your out riding tonight take care peoples....

Once garage all lined and painted we can BBQ rain hail or snow.....

[blacksheep]

I think i'll hang and wash the bike, it's a bit furry with all the dead bugs and all. May do the coast to coast tomorrow,we'll see. Have a good ride guys.

considering doing part of c2c,good cause and all that probably just go as far as woodville depending on weather <_<

[chanceyy]

I'm confused, which is not unusual. So if the late crew is at the base of the track, whereever that is, I may see someone. If not have a goody.

I am always confused :lol: but the base of the track is the gravel area just on your left as you turn into pahiatua track road ... we be leaving shannon bout 6.. frids has not had chance to fix switch on bike so is outtie .. & monaime has visitors .. but rottiguy & myself will be there .. & perhaps one other & 86 is in :yes: so will be a good wee blat ..

looking forward to c2c tomorrow .. will prob be just as windy so may as well get some practice tonite :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Good squirt tonite, thanks folks :niceone:

[Bonez]

Damn good ride tonight.

[chanceyy]

yup it was a minta .. gotta say was suprised to come round the corner & see so many bikes there .. was only expecting about 4 .. great ride wind was no problem

ahhhhhhhhh good warm up for the c2c morrow :yes:

[yod]

yeah was nice to get out again....all good

[dogsnbikes]

would of been nice to been out tonite

but someone sleep through the whole afternoon:nono:

[chanceyy]

would of been nice to been out tonite

but someone sleep through the whole afternoon:nono:

well when ya have glandular fever it will lay ya out time & time again .. meanie can tell ya :whistle:

[dogsnbikes]

well when ya have glandular fever it will lay ya out time & time again .. meanie can tell ya :whistle:

Would rather be laid out by a bottle of Appletons estate rum:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Would rather be laid out by a bottle of Appletons estate rum:msn-wink:

Could be arranged tomorrow nite if you make it? Stay the night :zzzz: Understand if you can't tho :rockon: Hope you're feeling better now :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

Could be arranged tomorrow nite if you make it? Stay the night :zzzz: Understand if you can't tho :rockon: Hope you're feeling better now :yes:

Are you hinting that your buying :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Are you hinting that your buying :whistle:

Only if you leave me some :clap:

[chanceyy]

Only if you leave me some :clap:

been a while since ya done a all nighter .... & if i remember correctly last time barry bailed early :lol:

[dogsnbikes]

Only if you leave me some :clap:

well new years is comming up :wari:

by the way the gold chain is looking very smart :2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

well new years is comming up :wari:


But you already had the bonfire without us :cry:

[dogsnbikes]

But you already had the bonfire without us :cry:

I can always have another one :lol:

[chanceyy]

I can always have another one :lol:

:niceone: so new yrs at your place then :devil2:

[86GSXR]

well new years is comming up :wari:

by the way the gold chain is looking very smart :2thumbsup

I bet it is ya lucky bugger. Hey! Guess what I found under my sump plug the other day? Yep, a little puddle of Mobil 1. Same problem as you had. Tightened it up and no problems now!


But you already had the bonfire without us :cry:

Yeah, was looking forward to that :crybaby: Still plenty left tho :drool: :rockon:

[dogsnbikes]

:niceone: so new yrs at your place then :devil2:

:chase: maybe a newyears day BBQ and ride :apint:anyone got a Barby we can use:devil2:


I bet it is ya lucky bugger. Hey! Guess what I found under my sump plug the other day? Yep, a little puddle of Mobil 1. Same problem as you had. Tightened it up and no problems now! :

Thats no good mate but glad it was spotted early

[chanceyy]

:chase: maybe a newyears day BBQ and ride :apint:anyone got a Barby we can use:devil2:

sounds like a plan not too early though huh :devil2:



Thats no good mate but glad it was spotted early

hmm but funny how you only mentioned it happening on your bike then next morning on al's ... you sure you did not give plug a tug when we was out there :whistle:

[dogsnbikes]

Isnt it hmmm makes you wonder just how low is Al getting these days

and too early would be before I am awake

[Meanie]

Was a good one alright, nice to catch up with everyone as usual
I was a little worried it was just gonna be me and mrs to begin with, but then mouse and his showed up followed by a fashionably late mr and mrs Yod
Went to the track and look whos all here :woohoo:

[ynot slow]

Bloody good bbq Al and Sarah,shame about the lack of sleep,man awseome food prepared by the ladies.Same time next week?

Memo to self when bbq doesn't heat up check the bottle:angry2:.No wonder brunch took ages to cook,and hot plate too heat.

Hope the bbq is clean enough Jonno,tried scraping it after this mornings' cook up.Forgot to wipe it with paper towell to get excess fat off it.

[manwithav8]

I hope yo uakk got plenty of sleep and feel ok.. I worked a 8 1/2 hour day and feel like utter crap... Got home around 4am ish after drinking enough burbon in town to sink a navy friggit....

aarggghhh good to catch up with you all since i can't do it on the bloody bike....

Excellent time Al and Sarah thanks..

[ynot slow]

I hope yo uakk got plenty of sleep and feel ok.. I worked a 8 1/2 hour day and feel like utter crap... Got home around 4am ish after drinking enough burbon in town to sink a navy friggit....

aarggghhh good to catch up with you all since i can't do it on the bloody bike....

Excellent time Al and Sarah thanks..

Update eta to bed was 5.15am.copious coffees made it bearable,also owe ya two caronas Lee.Don't ever ever let Sarah mix the drinks holy shite was rough.Can here bed calling very soon.
Great company and pics and video taken,notice my kind words about the photographers,no incriminating evidence on my phone damn .3 mp resolution.

Al is only guy Janine knows who can sleep or snore on toilet,a feat we should all aspire to be able to do,but then gravity kicked in and splat,mind you was after 4 hours sleep.Ah well thanks for the great time guys and gals,brilliant bunch of bikers,epitome of kb.:scooter:

[Noel Jones]

can some one tell me what the ride is on friday and were to meet NJ

I HATE TIN CANS

[86GSXR]

Keep your eye on the thread Noel, it's a bit too early in the week to be too organised. Will be by Friday tho :yes:

[HornetBoy]

:angry2: man i wish u guys came past wanganui lol ,one week i might just go for a ride to palmy and come along,will just have to plan 1 hr in advance eh :zzzz::Oops::scooter:

[STUPY]

would be keen to join you on the friday night runs i've just got my learners but have had abike before:Oops: and keen to get into more riding. i do believe you guys know a friend of mine already :yes:

what do ya think:bye:

[chanceyy]

would be keen to join you on the friday night runs i've just got my learners but have had abike before:Oops: and keen to get into more riding. i do believe you guys know a friend of mine already :yes:

what do ya think:bye:

keep an eye on this thread mate ... by wed, thurs plans are generally underway for fri nites cruise .. more the merrier .. :yes:

so who do we know ??

[blacksheep]

would be keen to join you on the friday night runs i've just got my learners but have had abike before:Oops: and keen to get into more riding. i do believe you guys know a friend of mine already :yes:

what do ya think:bye:

welcome to the site mate,may see you around :rolleyes:although i'm not a regular with this crowd its great to join them when i am able,they will make you very welcome:chase:

[86GSXR]

would be keen to join you on the friday night runs i've just got my learners but have had abike before:Oops: and keen to get into more riding. i do believe you guys know a friend of mine already :yes:

what do ya think:bye:

Welcome aboard! Nice bike you have there, see you out there soon :yes:



so who do we know ??

We'll find out soon enough eh :devil2:

[cowboyz]

good to see more peeps out and about for the fri night ride. Still recovering from last weekend so who is going to put a plan up?

[chanceyy]

We'll find out soon enough eh :devil2:

Maybe :whistle:


good to see more peeps out and about for the fri night ride. Still recovering from last weekend so who is going to put a plan up?

hmmm I am out for fri .. late shift & work early sat .. hope to get out for a flick on sunday aft :yes:

[Meanie]

would be keen to join you on the friday night runs i've just got my learners but have had abike before:Oops: and keen to get into more riding. i do believe you guys know a friend of mine already :yes:

what do ya think:bye:

Welcome to KB mate, you sure you want to associate with the Ashhurst crew, they are pretty Dodgy :whistle:

[Meanie]

Wont be coming this week end, got to go out for tea for a nice big juicy steak with work
Dont enjoy yourselves too much......

[manwithav8]

Welcome to KB mate, you sure you want to associate with the Ashhurst crew, they are pretty Dodgy :whistle:

hahah yes very dodgy crew that one... Now that palmy crew, they are a great bunch aren't the lol..

[cowboyz]

hey hey. quiet in the cheap seats.,............


and we will be a no go for this friday. Try again next week.

[86GSXR]

I'm out for tomorrow nite too. Have a mates birthday party. May be up for the toy run tho, as long as there's no bourbon involved :cool:

[manwithav8]

finally I can get out for a ride and ther eis no one to ride with.. Sheesh.....I might just do laps of the square and annoy the locals lol hahha

[roger_doger]

Gidday! I'm back from the dead (again). The old girl (bike that is) has been around the place. Just got back from a quick jet to Hamilton, suicide run through Auckland rush hour traffic to get to cycle treads before they closed to get a new tyre, back roads to Taupo, over to Napier, quick chat to the fuzz (and -$120 later) down route 52 and in to Dannevirke and home! Phew, I needed that.

Discovered a leak in the petrol tank. Think I have fixed now with some primo liquid metal stuff, but keen to take it out for a test run tomorrow. So I WILL BE GOING on the friday night ride.

Happy to organise a route, just don't ask me now I will probably make it up 5 mins before we leave. Anyone else welcome but if it's just me and v8 that's all good.

As for starting point, since all the Ashhurst crew are piking, we will meet in Palmy eh, how about BP on Rangitikei at six? Let me know if any probs.

[chanceyy]

I'm out for tomorrow nite too. Have a mates birthday party. May be up for the toy run tho, as long as there's no bourbon involved :cool:

are you still recovering Al?? ... you know the older you are the longer it takes :laugh:

[yod]

yeah i shoudl be there - weather looking good

what time? 6-6:15ish at the Rangitikei BP?

[86GSXR]

are you still recovering Al?? ... you know the older you are the longer it takes :laugh:

Do tell my dear :devil2: :pinch: :p

Have a safe one guys :rockon:

[Meanie]

Gidday! I'm back from the dead (again). The old girl (bike that is) has been around the place. Just got back from a quick jet to Hamilton, suicide run through Auckland rush hour traffic to get to cycle treads before they closed to get a new tyre, back roads to Taupo, over to Napier, quick chat to the fuzz (and -$120 later) down route 52 and in to Dannevirke and home! Phew, I needed that.

Discovered a leak in the petrol tank. Think I have fixed now with some primo liquid metal stuff, but keen to take it out for a test run tomorrow. So I WILL BE GOING on the friday night ride.

Happy to organise a route, just don't ask me now I will probably make it up 5 mins before we leave. Anyone else welcome but if it's just me and v8 that's all good.

As for starting point, since all the Ashhurst crew are piking, we will meet in Palmy eh, how about BP on Rangitikei at six? Let me know if any probs.

No pikers in Ashhurst mate........ just very busy :yawn:

[roger_doger]

yeah i shoudl be there - weather looking good

what time? 6-6:15ish at the Rangitikei BP?

We won't leave without ya! Seeing as you've waited for me numerous times it's only fair to return the favour

[roger_doger]

And what the heck were you doing on here at 1.22? I hope you weren't doing another conversion!

[chanceyy]

Do tell my dear :devil2: :pinch: :p

Have a safe one guys :rockon:

hmm well your still older .. so you tell me :nya:

[GSVR]

Sorry for not following you guys down that last road to Ashhurst but knew that it involved turning around or doing a few Ks of gravel.

[yod]

Sorry for not following you guys down that last road to Ashhurst but knew that it involved turning around or doing a few Ks of gravel.

no worries mate

but there was no gravel??? popped out at the waterford for a brewski and chips

all good, nice evening for a ride:niceone:

[NZsarge]

popped out at the waterford for a brewski and chips

all good, nice evening for a ride:niceone:

Bugger, wish I could have hung about for the ride....:yawn:too knackered though, should be fine for next week if there is a friday night ride on coz I finish work for the year wednesday morning:woohoo::headbang:

[chanceyy]

Next fri will be driving north to see olds .(with bike on trailer, much to my mother's horror)

catching up with some of the hammy crew on sat :yes:

[STUPY]

anyone keen to do a ride this friday???:eek:

[cowboyz]

jury still out but doesnt look good for us this week either.

[slydesigns]

Anyone going to Cemetery circuit, and ofcourse Upokongaro the next day for the jetsprints at the absolutely stunning Shelter Stadium track?

[chanceyy]

Anyone going to Cemetery circuit, and ofcourse Upokongaro the next day for the jetsprints at the absolutely stunning Shelter Stadium track?

be quite a few going to CC but where the hell is Upokongaro ??

[NZsarge]

anyone keen to do a ride this friday???:eek:

You must be kidding me?
I'm gagging for a ride, if it's fine i'll be there......wherever that is...

[cowboyz]

we will be at cemetary circuit with bells on - well maybe not bells.

[yod]

Anyone going to Cemetery circuit, and ofcourse Upokongaro the next day for the jetsprints at the absolutely stunning Shelter Stadium track?

was thinking of taking me dad to the jetsprints on the 27th - he used to race 'em back in 19-fark-knows.....

whats the deal with them? just turn up, bowl in? got food? ticket cost?

edit: decided not to be a lazy mofo:

$15 entry or you can get a $35 combo ticket for both the bikes and boats