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

[Meanie]

Probably wont be riding friday night, got paint ball with the guys from work, it finishes at 5.00 but by the time we have a chat and drive back from Himitangi its gonna be about 6.30. Ill see what develops

[HornetBoy]

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

i can show ya if you'd like ,be going out their myself :niceone: ,since ima local wangavegas fella !!

[ynot slow]

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

In best Billy T James voice "somewhere near Taupo".

Just north of Wangavegas on SH4.

[slydesigns]

give us a bell on 0274500199. me and LIS are going over on Xmas day to paint the sponsors on the roads, then back on boxing day for the bikes, then back to the aqautrack for the jetsprints the next day. We've got in free as I've been doing all the signage for both events as well as tagging the local Wanganui bikes, boats and trailers.
So if anyone wants to follow us to the jetsprinting, drop a line.
They have hotfood caravans out there too.
We'll be at Steve Watkins Autopainters on bike raceday enjoying a few if your wandering past. Just look for the Ssangyong sign painted on the road.

[Supertramp]

Bugger it bad ankle or no bad ankle I'm keen for a ride friday night:2thumbsup.can't be bothered organising it though thats for all you old people to do:lol: i'll just tag along.:chase:

[STUPY]

auyone riding tonight?????:blip:

[blacksheep]

might be up for a quicky,meeting bp fitzherbert 6.00?

[blacksheep]

u going jonno?

[blacksheep]

anybody? else:rolleyes:

[blacksheep]

will probably be in bad books with out-laws if i turn up for this one so i don't want to go and end up being a billy no mates,so is anybody else going or what?:rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

chanceyy is now in the waikato ...:Punk: see you guys when I get back ...

[blacksheep]

:whistle::crazy::eek5::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::yawn::doh ::chase::ride:well i had a good un,have a safe xmas lads and lasses

[chanceyy]

:whistle::crazy::eek5::zzzz::yawn::ride:well i had a good un,have a safe xmas lads and lasses

hmm does that mean you had a wee ride all on your own ?? :whistle::weep:

[NZsarge]

anybody? else:rolleyes:

Bugger..I was in Palmy too...

[blacksheep]

hmm does that mean you had a wee ride all on your own ?? :whistle::weep:

aye,but no matter was still good:niceone:,away now till 1 jan, so all the best

[blacksheep]

Bugger..I was in Palmy too...

you might as well live over here the amount of time you spend here:laugh:

[NZsarge]

aye,but no matter was still good:niceone:,away now till 1 jan, so all the best

Have a Merry xmas and Happy new year bud, see ya then.

[NZsarge]

you might as well live over here the amount of time you spend here:laugh:

Tell me about it, comin over again in the car to pick up the panniers today coz I could'nt put them on over there. The whole rear cowling has to come off.

[Meanie]

Tell me about it, comin over again in the car to pick up the panniers today coz I could'nt put them on over there. The whole rear cowling has to come off.

Geez mate you pulling it to bits already :oi-grr:

[NZsarge]

Geez mate you pulling it to bits already :oi-grr:

Probably save putting the panniers on until xmas day, give me and the nephew a reason to get out of the house.:devil2::cool:

[GSVR]

Geez mate you pulling it to bits already :oi-grr:

Sounds more like old age is setting in when panniers are being fitted. Wouldn't be surprised if next year he trades it in on a Concours :laugh:

[Meanie]

Sounds more like old age is setting in when panniers are being fitted. Wouldn't be surprised if next year he trades it in on a Concours :laugh:

Dont fight it mate you cant deny it forever :wari:

[STUPY]

is anyone going on a ride tonight????:mellow:

[chanceyy]

is anyone going on a ride tonight????:mellow:

been out all afternoon .. just got home .. & betsy now has a working speedo :wari: .. pretty novel idea actually, knowing how fast your going :lol:

[Meanie]

is anyone going on a ride tonight????:mellow:

Na, not me, getting ready for tomorrow

[Noel Jones]

I am sorry to hear what happened on the ride yesterday Chanceyy told me the smorning in woodville

[STUPY]

good to see you yesterday do the big 'u' turn to say a quick gidday,:wavey: looking forward to going for a ride with ya, yes and one lucky young man luckily nothing but pride:doctor: and the back pocket was hurt.:crybaby:

[Noel Jones]

I will come for a ride one day when I am not on the call out and have the work phone in my pocket

I hate tin cans & ride like you stole it

[Meanie]

Hi Noel i saw you when we were heading home from Dannivirke, thought you were gonna jump out your window you waved so hard :rofl:

[Noel Jones]

if any one has a brake down over this side I am willing two HELP if we can I all most did fall out of the tin can but I had to get too work NJ

I hate tin cans & ride like you stole it

[chanceyy]

if any one has a brake down over this side I am willing two HELP if we can NJ

I hate tin cans & ride like you stole it

send me your contact details Noel so I can add you to the list .. just phone number/s .. do not need addresses

[chanceyy]

So this fri meet at the base of the track in the gravel area at 5.45pm leave at 6, oscarnz first ride over the track, ballance & saddle .. back of ashhurst to colyton back to palmy for a cafe stop

any other takers??

[oscarnz]

So this fri meet at the base of the track in the gravel area at 5.45pm leave at 6, oscarnz first ride over the track, ballance & saddle .. back of ashhurst to colyton back to palmy for a cafe stop

any other takers??

sounds good to me honey, I will be there!!! :woohoo:

[chanceyy]

sounds good to me honey, I will be there!!! :woohoo:

:lol: you have to be there, :laugh:

[chanceyy]

looks like we may have some hamilton visitors for the ride morrow nite .. will confirm more morrow :D

[GSVR]

So this fri meet at the base of the track in the gravel area at 5.45pm leave at 6, oscarnz first ride over the track, ballance & saddle .. back of ashhurst to colyton back to palmy for a cafe stop

any other takers??

I'll most likely be there and go as far as Ashhurst.

[Meanie]

I'll most likely be there and go as far as Ashhurst.

Yea right..............

[chanceyy]

Yea right..............

+ 1 ..... definate tui add Garry

[Meanie]

Me and Mrs will more than likely be there

[chanceyy]

Me and Mrs will more than likely be there

see you there .. is it windy up your way today ?? blowing a fair bit down here but may drop off before tonite


also will text the hammy riders later on they may come for the ride or met us at the cafe if to knackered, 4 bikes 5 ppl i understand

[Meanie]

Yea a bit windy but nothing to worry about

[fridsy]

to early for me...:no:...I dont fininsh till 6 tonight so it'll be about 6:15 buy the time I get out:crybaby:

Anyone doing anything tomorrow?????:clap:

[chanceyy]

to early for me...:no:...I dont fininsh till 6 tonight so it'll be about 6:15 buy the time I get out:crybaby:

Anyone doing anything tomorrow?????:clap:

going to manfield to ride around the track .. should come frids .. free to watch if you wanna ride need all gear (pants jacket, gloves boots etc) & $40

I am taking Betsy around the track .. awesome fun .. but heaps of kbers to met so its worth the trip ..

sorry the ride was a bit earlier tonite .. but have to get back to load my bike on the trailer .. since i am bringing choccy cake tomorrow can not fit on bike :lol:

[fridsy]

is dragim jeans proper pants?...need to get some cordura pants made me thinks...to sexy for anything else...or is that big....always get confused betwix the two.....:spanking:

[cowboyz]

as far as I am aware Dragem jeans are not acceptable for the track. Just to be sure ask in the manfield thread and someone official like will answer.
Good ride tonight. Bit windy but had a good time on some familar roads. Others have gone for coffee in town but I piked and come home.

[chanceyy]

umm from the other thread re track day

==========
Just rock up on the day, no pre-bookings, we use the “old” track layout. ( not the extended track )

Just $40 for the day

Sorry no cheques

Sign in and Scrutineering Strictly 9am to 9:45am

Bikes presented for scrutineering must be of WOF standard

All glass to be taped. Sorry no sidecars

Bikes must be under 85db to comply with Manfeild regulations



All riders must comply with the following:

Minimum age of 15

Must hold and present a NZ Motorcycle Licence

Minimum gear: Motorcycle Boots, Draggin Jeans, Motorcycle Jacket, Gloves, and Helmet

CD’s reserves the right to refuse entry and/or to expel any rider who does not comply with event rules on the day.
===============

so it would appear draggin jeans accepted

[chanceyy]

it was a great wee flick tonite .. yes the roads are familiar but always make ya smile ..

great to see the usual bandits out & another new face .. since cuba was closed tried the brewers apprentice .. was ok ..

just after meanie & monnie left the hammy crew with Warr, Terminal Addict, Tracey, Lauren & matt turned up ..

Lauren & matt are moving to palmy in feb so some more will be joining the crew

nice to met you guys & be welcome to join us on the rides :yes:

[oscarnz]

Great ride tonight, must admitt The Track was easier than I thought, but the Saddle?? Well lets just say it was a slow trip down:innocent:

Nice to meet some more new faces.

[chanceyy]

Great ride tonight, must admitt The Track was easier than I thought, but the Saddle?? Well lets just say it was a slow trip down:innocent:

Nice to meet some more new faces.

did real good for your first time babe ... wind was a bit to deal with as well .. not as bad as I thought it might be

good to met nobras too .. will see you on some more rides :yes:

[Meanie]

Yea we enjoyed the ride tonight although a little windy, was hardly any on the eastern side of the ranges though
Good to meet you Nobras, im sure well see plenty more of you in time
I thought the brewers apprentice was a dam good place to have a chinwag, nice big table we could all sit round and plenty of room, Cafe Cuba is ok but nice to not have to sit on the footpath, I am starting to enjoy a bit more comfort as i grow wiser :yes:
Dam shame we missed the Hamilton crew, next time........
Enjoy track day tomorrow, dont think ill make it but who knows

[NZsarge]

Enjoy track day tomorrow, dont think ill make it but who knows

C'mon, thrash that 14 'round the track, you know you want to:headbang:

[chanceyy]

well the weather is a blardy ripper ... woohooo all loaded & ready to roll .. :banana: see you guys later

[Meanie]

C'mon, thrash that 14 'round the track, you know you want to:headbang:

I am a little tempted i have to admit but my son is heading back down south today so need to be home to say goodbye

[Meanie]

Friday night ride, no one else has made any suggestions yet so ill put in my 10 cents worth
How about Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 pm and head to Cheltnam, over vinager hill, back down the main road towards PN then swing back towards Feilding through Halcombe to PN to a Cafe. If Cafe Cuba is still not open, back to Brewers Apprentice.
Any Takers..........

[chanceyy]

be out this fri nite meanie .. on late shift .. but sir matt is organising a jaunt to masterton on sat ;) its in the manawatu rides thread

[Meanie]

be out this fri nite meanie .. on late shift .. but sir matt is organising a jaunt to masterton on sat ;) its in the manawatu rides thread

Saw that, might be fishing Sat so I,m gonna go out for a friday evening jaunt
Enjoy Work...........he he he :apint:

[chanceyy]

Saw that, might be fishing Sat so I,m gonna go out for a friday evening jaunt
Enjoy Work...........he he he :apint:

nods weather is supose to be an absolute ripper this weekend .. was meant to work sat but swapped shifts .. so bike time it is :wari:

:spanking: yeah enjoy work .. be a tui add again :lol:

but i have my eye on a few bikes ... sarge is putting ideas in my head :whistle: so work it is .. :yes:

[ynot slow]

but i have my eye on a few bikes ... sarge is putting ideas in my head :whistle: so work it is .. :yes:

Know where a tidy gsx 750 is lol,just saw a couple we like,see used the queens we,she approves,even said the sv1000 summer special was nice in black,even was told to go for a ride.

[chanceyy]

Know where a tidy gsx 750 is lol,just saw a couple we like,see used the queens we,she approves,even said the sv1000 summer special was nice in black,even was told to go for a ride.

hmmm heading more to sports tourer rather than sports bike (thinking long term) after riding the gixxer know long distance riding its not the bike for me .. corners like its on rails though :lol:

[ynot slow]

hmmm heading more to sports tourer rather than sports bike (thinking long term) after riding the gixxer know long distance riding its not the bike for me .. corners like its on rails though :lol:

Thats what it is sports tourer, gsx es model,not one of them namby pamby sports bikes,shit if I'd bought a gixer it would kill me,both with speed and position.Did I say one lady owner(present one),only go to church on it,well first 6 mths according to wof sheet 145km in 6 mths,was getting confidence back,tootling about on short fun rides.Good riding possy for two up,guy I stole it off had a gs1200ss model,took mine to Napier prior to selling 2 up,then took his gs to Cambridge 2 up,both from Opunake,said the run to Napier was slower,but much more comfy,even his wife agreed,and after sitting on the gs would agree,the gsx is low seat and comfy.

[chanceyy]

Thats what it is sports tourer, gsx es model,not one of them namby pamby sports bikes,shit if I'd bought a gixer it would kill me,both with speed and position.Did I say one lady owner(present one),only go to church on it,well first 6 mths according to wof sheet 145km in 6 mths,was getting confidence back,tootling about on short fun rides.Good riding possy for two up,guy I stole it off had a gs1200ss model,took mine to Napier prior to selling 2 up,then took his gs to Cambridge 2 up,both from Opunake,said the run to Napier was slower,but much more comfy,even his wife agreed,and after sitting on the gs would agree,the gsx is low seat and comfy.

best you pm me details then ....

[GSVR]

Friday night ride, no one else has made any suggestions yet so ill put in my 10 cents worth
How about Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 pm and head to Cheltnam, over vinager hill, back down the main road towards PN then swing back towards Feilding through Halcombe to PN to a Cafe. If Cafe Cuba is still not open, back to Brewers Apprentice.
Any Takers..........

Cheltenham and Vinegar Hill? Ashursts Garage at 6pm

[Meanie]

Cheltenham and Vinegar Hill? Ashursts Garage at 6pm

Yep, leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00

[NZsarge]

Yep, leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00

Have a good ride......ya b'stard's!:mad::Pokey:..............:lol:





I'd be lying if I said it's not starting to get to me:baby::crybaby:

[Meanie]

Have a good ride......ya b'stard's!:mad::Pokey:..............:lol:





I'd be lying if I said it's not starting to get to me:baby::crybaby:

I hear AFC have reduced the price of the Volty :bleh: Cant get in much trouble riding that can you ? :rofl:

[chanceyy]

Have a good ride......ya b'stard's!:mad::Pokey:..............:lol:





I'd be lying if I said it's not starting to get to me:baby::crybaby:

I feel for ya sarge .. was not that long ago ....... sighs nope lets not go there

on a positive I have 4 ppl who wanna have dibs on betsy ... may have to reconsider another two months :whistle:

[GSVR]

Yep, leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00

Yep, leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00. Cheltenham, Vinegar Hill, main road, Halcombe, Feilding, Palmerston North.

Theres going to be a bit of stuff going on in Feilding tonight with the motoracing at Manfeild.

Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00

[NZsarge]

I hear AFC have reduced the price of the Volty :bleh: Cant get in much trouble riding that can you ? :rofl:
As I understand it they dropped the price coz they heard you were in the market for a second bike.:bleh: thought they may be in coz you liked it so much when you had the 14 in to be fixed...ummm, i mean serviced lmao

I feel for ya sarge .. was not that long ago ....... sighs nope lets not go there

on a positive I have 4 ppl who wanna have dibs on betsy ... may have to reconsider another two months :whistle:
Sell it to the highest bidder :niceone:Note: you probably regret it in a few years time when it becomes a fully fledged classic:pinch:

Yep, leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00. Cheltenham, Vinegar Hill, main road, Halcombe, Feilding, Palmerston North.

Theres going to be a bit of stuff going on in Feilding tonight with the motoracing at Manfeild.

Ashhurst Mobil at 6.00
Yes indeed, street party. You guys should go and do some laps:laugh:

[86GSXR]

Hey guys, was hoping to make this one, but truth be told I'm still feeling a little jaded from the bug/cold/trip. Hope it was good :mellow:

[banditrider]

I hear AFC have reduced the price of the Volty :bleh: Cant get in much trouble riding that can you ? :rofl:

Well he missed out on Connie #5...

[cowboyz]

just got home so missed the ride. text the mean one but no reply so dont know how far they got.

oh well.........

[NZsarge]

Well he missed out on Connie #5...

The one they had when I was there last week(ish) gone now too?

[NZsarge]

Been working all afternoon trying to get new suspension and brakes into the Mighty Statesman and i've only managed to get the passenger side front corner half pie done! What a prick of a set up that car is!:angry2::baby:, probably take me the whole freakin' weekend to get the rest of it sorted, :Offtopic: rant over. Ahh that's better.

[banditrider]

The one they had when I was there last week(ish) gone now too?

They still have the demo but #5 is being assembled and is sold.

[NZsarge]

They still have the demo but #5 is being assembled and is sold.

eewww....what colour is it?

[banditrider]

The most popular of the multitude of colours on offer.

[chanceyy]

Been working all afternoon trying to get new suspension and brakes into the Mighty Statesman and i've only managed to get the passenger side front corner half pie done! What a prick of a set up that car is!:angry2::baby:, probably take me the whole freakin' weekend to get the rest of it sorted, :Offtopic: rant over. Ahh that's better.

:eek: I feel your pain .. so much so that its gonna be a fantastic day tomorrow & I am going for a ride :laugh:


sorry sarge, couldn't resist ...... :devil2:

[NZsarge]

:eek: I feel your pain .. so much so that its gonna be a fantastic day tomorrow & I am going for a ride :laugh:


sorry sarge, couldn't resist ...... :devil2:

:Oi::oi-grr:...come to think of it, y'all should ride over this way:2thumbsup got a spanner with your name on it:lol:

[chanceyy]

:Oi::oi-grr:...come to think of it, y'all should ride over this way:2thumbsup got a spanner with your name on it:lol:

only one :whistle:


hmmm fix bike in heat and :sweatdrop or ride to keep :cold: .. :crazy: I know but I think the :ride: will be :first:

[Meanie]

The most popular of the multitude of colours on offer.

They are becoming so common :oi-grr:

[sugilite]

Great ride with Great peoples, Gary, Meanie and Mrs Meanie....so it was a small group. I really enjoyed the return trip on roads I'd not done before, and barely a straight in sight! Oh yeah guys, I got to Woodville gas station...just. Could not see or hear any gas in the tank and it took 17.05 liters, manual says she is a 17 liter tank, so :shit:.
Was good to see the meanies going so well and Gary looked pretty frisky at times! :Punk:

Cheers for the potato wedges too Meanie!

[cowboyz]

I took the short route to the cafe.....

Ate meanies wedges and drunk Mrs Meanies drink (thanks) and then went over and bored Meanie with some stories to make sure he sleeps well tonight. Pity I didnt make the ride but always next time.

[NZsarge]

I got to Woodville gas station...just. Could not see or hear any gas in the tank and it took 17.05 liters, manual says she is a 17 liter tank, so :shit:.


Whoa! that's running it fine dude!

[Meanie]

Great ride last night and some roads i am starting to get to know real well and the weather couldnt have been better. I am always a little weary of Valley east road though and the loose bits of gravel everywhere so I can never get a nice flow going through there.
Realy enjoyed following you for a short time sugalite your lines were blardy awesome to follow, pleased you got to woodville but that was sure cutting it fine, have a nice quiet ride through the george did you ?
Good to see you again Garry, keep them poems coming eh, very entertaining :laugh: I slept realy well thanks cowboyz, thanks to your ramblings, pity you couldnt make the ride but was good to see you making the effort to turn up to tell some lies
We took the camera but never got off the bike the whole ride, makes for a pleasant change, and never took any photos, I blame mrs Meanie it was in her pocket :oi-grr:
Thanks guys an awesome ride

[sugilite]

Whoa! that's running it fine dude!

Hell yeah, it says two litres reserve, but I think because the bottom of the tank is so wide and flat, the fuel struggles to find the petcock!
BTW, I report for the Bush Telegraph


Great ride last night and some roads i am starting to get to know real well and the weather couldn't have been better. I am always a little weary of Valley east road though and the loose bits of gravel everywhere so I can never get a nice flow going through there.
Realy enjoyed following you for a short time sugalite your lines were blardy awesome to follow, pleased you got to woodville but that was sure cutting it fine, have a nice quiet ride through the george did you ?

Cheers, the lines I was taking for that section were to suit your bike..2 up. Glad you enjoyed, happy to do it again some time.
Yeah, you may have noticed me fumbling around putting the bike on reserve just after leaving the cafe :doh: So yes, it was a VERY slow ride to Woodville, even got down behind screen, and was glad I did in the end :lol:


I took the short route to the cafe.....

I'll say, your tyres must last you ages!
Had to laugh at the group gathered around our bikes as we left, esp when one asked, what is ........."that" when looking at Gary's suzuki :laugh:
Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :2thumbsup: Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :cool: Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :niceone:
suzuki, :Oi::Oi::Oi:
Obviously, a group with impeccable taste :bleh:

[NZsarge]

Realy enjoyed following you for a short time sugalite your lines were blardy awesome to follow

Must follow these lines at some stage and see what all the fuss is about:yes:

[NZsarge]

BTW, I report for the Bush Telegraph


Ah ok, must keep an eye that paper then, you doing any more tests soon?

[GSVR]

Had to laugh at the group gathered around our bikes as we left, esp when one asked, what is ........."that" when looking at Gary's suzuki :laugh:
Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :2thumbsup: Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :cool: Kawasaki 1, 2, 3! :niceone:
suzuki, :Oi::Oi::Oi:
Obviously, a group with impeccable taste :bleh:

Interesting to read a Kawasaki owners spin on what really happend in the carpark. Since I'm outnumbered 3 to 1 I won't comment.

[Meanie]

Interesting to read a Kawasaki owners spin on what really happend in the carpark. Since I'm outnumbered 3 to 1 I won't comment.

Yea the KKK...awaski owners are watching :bleh:

[manwithav8]

I will try my best to get out for this friday nights ride and bring mrs v8.. It has been too long since we got out and about.......

Who's missed us? lol

[Meanie]

Who's missed us? lol

Dont everyone jump in at once :rofl:

[manwithav8]

Dont everyone jump in at once :rofl:

Yeah no shit aye ... Nice to see everyone round here is so friendly lol....

Saw another bohemoth out on a test ride today... Bloody things are taking over..

[chanceyy]

do not finish work til 6 on friday .. but have thurs off so Betsy will be doing a run then ... :yes:

[ynot slow]

Not fair have to drive to Palmy to pick up a lounge suite and go home Thursday,idjit boss in New Plymouth said should be back by lunchtime in NP,tui anyone,will leave at 8 from Hawera and back around 2ish in Stratford ffs,let alone dropping it off in NP afterwards.It's a Mazda 5 tonne not a friggin car.And why would you want to rush lol,by time I get lost in Main St,coffee at someplace and lunch,check out bike shops.Will be back asap unfortunately,so no time to look.

[yod]

Yeah no shit aye ... Nice to see everyone round here is so friendly lol....

Saw another bohemoth out on a test ride today... Bloody things are taking over..

yeah I spotted him too...i think he had a police escort with "WIDE LOAD" signs in front and behind....

[manwithav8]

yeah I spotted him too...i think he had a police escort with "WIDE LOAD" signs in front and behind....

hahah true...

He was all decked out with panniers and rear box... Whne I went passed AFC there was a rather naked looking Concours outside, I wonder if he made off with the luggage and the Plod was putting up a chase...
Mind you, with all that wind drag the plod could have walked up beside and waved him down!!!

[Meanie]

Saw another bohemoth out on a test ride today... Bloody things are taking over..


yeah I spotted him too...i think he had a police escort with "WIDE LOAD" signs in front and behind....

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:.................:oi-grr:

[manwithav8]

hahah funny thing is, it looked like another old bugger behind the controls hahahaha

[Meanie]

hahah funny thing is, it looked like another old bugger behind the controls hahahaha

Probably because we the only ones with big enough balls to take on the chalenge of the mighty ZG
:Oi: and i,m not old, middle aged thank you :headbang:

[yod]

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:.................:oi-grr:

oops, oh sorry Meanie, didnt see ya there mate....:niceone:

[manwithav8]

Probably because we the only ones with big enough balls to take on the chalenge of the mighty ZG
:Oi: and i,m not old, middle aged thank you :headbang:

oh no you know what that means aye.... The crisis is just around the corner.. Time for a new toy.. Perhaps a trike might do the trick? lol

[Meanie]

oh no you know what that means aye.... The crisis is just around the corner.. Time for a new toy.. Perhaps a trike might do the trick? lol

:laugh: Only if it has a 6 litre V8

Beware time has a way of creeping up on you when you least expect it
I swear it was only a few days ago that I was having my 21st birthday The more you enjoy life the faster it bloody goes and i,m having a blast

[NZsarge]

Saw another bohemoth out on a test ride today... Bloody things are taking over..

I do believe that the correct terminology is "Battlestar" (galactica):niceone::lol:

[banditrider]

Saw another bohemoth out on a test ride today... Bloody things are taking over..


yeah I spotted him too...i think he had a police escort with "WIDE LOAD" signs in front and behind....

Just watch it they're taking over...parking on a bike near you...


Probably because we the only ones with big enough balls to take on the chalenge of the mighty ZG
:Oi: and i,m not old, middle aged thank you :headbang:

You'd think these guys would be lining up to try the demo the way they go on about them? Maybe you're right & it is something to do with nad size...(PS: green type for the guys that are green with envy).

[ynot slow]

:laugh: Only if it has a 6 litre V8

Beware time has a way of creeping up on you when you least expect it
I swear it was only a few days ago that I was having my 21st birthday The more you enjoy life the faster it bloody goes and i,m having a blast

Agree with last point,not first though,must be 5.4 litre 300kw true blue cobber,with the important XR8 GTP:Punk:,none of that rubbish SS insignia.:eek:

[Meanie]

Just watch it they're taking over...parking on a bike near you...


Nice ......................:rofl:

[manwithav8]

Your right Meanie, it does creep up on ya...

I just came inside from working in the garden etc, had no idea what the time was... Just as you are, I am having a blast and know it will all catch up sometime soon...

[NZsarge]

must be 5.4 litre 300kw true blue cobber,with the important XR8 GTP:Punk:,none of that rubbish SS insignia.:eek:

Seek help....:bleh::D

[ynot slow]

Seek help....:bleh::D

WHY I don't drink Waikato or Lion brown.:jerry::jerry:

[Meanie]

Agree with last point,not first though,must be 5.4 litre 300kw true blue cobber,with the important XR8 GTP:Punk:,none of that rubbish SS insignia.:eek:

Some ones feeling a little dillusional, could be sun stroke judging by the verbal diharea :oi-grr:

[yod]

so I've cleaned all the crap off the RF and its begging for a scoot this friday

who's in and which way we going?

[manwithav8]

I spoke to bloody soon on this friday didn't I... Bloody BBQ friday evening with the inlaws....Sheesh.. I will get out soon, I promise... I know ya'll missing that thump from the Duc!! lol

[chanceyy]

well its a ripper day here .. off for a scoot this aft .. any one free ?? hmmm must text Al think he finishes at 2...

[Meanie]

so I've cleaned all the crap off the RF and its begging for a scoot this friday

who's in and which way we going?

Yea mate, i'm keen, enjoyed the ride last week was a good wee jaunt

[yod]

Yea mate, i'm keen, enjoyed the ride last week was a good wee jaunt

I was thinking maybe vinegar hill and halcombe but did you guys go that way last week?

[NZsarge]

well its a ripper day here .. off for a scoot this aft .. any one free ?? hmmm must text Al think he finishes at 2...

Yeah i'm free....:doh::lol:
Heading down to Welly at some stage to the:Police:concertYAY

[u4ea]

Yeah i'm free....:doh::lol:
Heading down to Welly at some stage to the:Police:concertYAY

What a concert that will be..ENJOY..

[NZsarge]

What a concert that will be..ENJOY..

I hope so, not the excited about it yet but i'm taking that as a good sign:niceone:

[chanceyy]

Yeah i'm free....:doh::lol:
Heading down to Welly at some stage to the:Police:concertYAY

laffing dunna be saying that tooo loudly .. can always find ya work ..

have a great time at the concert mate .. should be a ripper


well horses feet are tidy .. they all washed & clean (til they roll dirty harlots) ..walked 6 ks and now its lunch time .. must be almost ride time :banana: may deliver some more phone lists this aft .. but may need to text a few for directions for addies .. :shutup: ..

[Meanie]

I was thinking maybe vinegar hill and halcombe but did you guys go that way last week?

That sounds like a plan

we turned right at vineger hill

[yod]

That sounds like a plan

we turned right at vineger hill

ok how bout we head out the colyton road to feilding then the halcombe rd to SH1 then come back through vinegar hill?

:niceone:

[NZsarge]

I hope so, not the excited about it yet but i'm taking that as a good sign:niceone:


laffing dunna be saying that tooo loudly .. can always find ya work ..

have a great time at the concert mate .. should be a ripper


well horses feet are tidy .. they all washed & clean (til they roll dirty harlots) ..walked 6 ks and now its lunch time .. must be almost ride time :banana: may deliver some more phone lists this aft .. but may need to text a few for directions for addies .. :shutup: ..

Did'nt go in the end, could'nt be arsed with all the drama...<_<:rolleyes:

[Meanie]

ok how bout we head out the colyton road to feilding then the halcombe rd to SH1 then come back through vinegar hill?

:niceone:

Yep wanna meet at the Ashhurst Mobil then say about 6.00

[NZsarge]

Yep wanna meet at the Ashhurst Mobil then say about 6.00

Have a good one guys.

[yod]

Yep wanna meet at the Ashhurst Mobil then say about 6.00

yep, done like a dinner, see ya there

cranked up the VFR this arvo - what a great sounding bike, she'll be out on a farewell ride pretty soon (fingers crossed there's no more drama with the front brakes)

anyone got any advice on the most painless to get forks done? I got the oil and seals - pull the whole front off and take it to the shop would be the easiest wouldnt it? I doubt I've got all the necessary tools here....

[NZsarge]

yep, done like a dinner, see ya there

cranked up the VFR this arvo - what a great sounding bike, she'll be out on a farewell ride pretty soon (fingers crossed there's no more drama with the front brakes)

anyone got any advice on the most painless to get forks done? I got the oil and seals - pull the whole front off and take it to the shop would be the easiest wouldnt it? I doubt I've got all the necessary tools here....

Do you have a workshop manual? If so bring them over here, we'll get them buggers out!

[Meanie]

yep, done like a dinner, see ya there

cranked up the VFR this arvo - what a great sounding bike, she'll be out on a farewell ride pretty soon (fingers crossed there's no more drama with the front brakes)

anyone got any advice on the most painless to get forks done? I got the oil and seals - pull the whole front off and take it to the shop would be the easiest wouldnt it? I doubt I've got all the necessary tools here....

Brutal force and sheer ignorance :gob:

[ynot slow]

Brutal force and sheer ignorance :gob:

Spoken like a true commodoor driver/workshop instructions.:spanking::2guns::rofl:

[yod]

Do you have a workshop manual? If so bring them over here, we'll get them buggers out!

nah - almost impossible to find an NC21 manual, let alone in English, but I think I have the oil capacity written down somewhere.....


Brutal force and sheer ignorance :gob:

spoken like a true kwaka owner

[Meanie]

spoken like a true kwaka owner

Learnt that when i used to own a Suzuki :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Did'nt go in the end, could'nt be arsed with all the drama...<_<:rolleyes:

bugger mate .. really could not be assed riding this aft so had a quiet pootle to cowboyz house & then carmens for dinner cheers girl :yes: heaps of new metal around linton .. from garage over bridge & up hill .. then old west road out the back of massey etc ..

Meanie has the phone lists to hand out .. just to be aware Stupy's home number is wrong .. (only cause he had it in his profile wrong :Oops: ) will be fixed on the next one ..

so hopefully in the next week or so everyone should have their lists .. U4ea I have yours .. dogs you can get yours fr meanie as well ..

[Noel Jones]

One Night Stand Motorcycle Rally is anyone planing on going to it
Moore Road, Tuki Tuki (Near Hastings)
Gates open 11am
Tickets $15 prepaid or $20 at the gate

it looks like I am not working that week end so am going over to it

I HATE TIN CANS

[chanceyy]

One Night Stand Motorcycle Rally is anyone planing on going to it
Moore Road, Tuki Tuki (Near Hastings)
Gates open 11am
Tickets $15 prepaid or $20 at the gate

it looks like I am not working that week end so am going over to it

I HATE TIN CANS

what date is that Noel? prob give it a miss .. have a few things on & wanna save money for the coro loop ride if i can

[Noel Jones]

what date is that Noel? prob give it a miss .. have a few things on & wanna save money for the coro loop ride if i can

1/2 February
is there enyone rides on over the long week end ?????

[NZsarge]

1/2 February
is there enyone rides on over the long week end ?????

Without doubt, keep your eyes peeled..

[NZsarge]

nah - almost impossible to find an NC21 manual, let alone in English, but I think I have the oil capacity written down somewhere.....


If you think it could be done with the need of some special tool i'm still keen to give it a crack, I mean really, whats to lose.
If you can get the old ones out I cant see any reason you should'nt be golden:niceone:


Edit: If only one of the forks is leaking then you can get the level of that but if they are both leaking....

[yod]

If you think it could be done with the need of some special tool i'm still keen to give it a crack, I mean really, whats to lose.
If you can get the old ones out I cant see any reason you should'nt be golden:niceone:


Edit: If only one of the forks is leaking then you can get the level of that but if they are both leaking....

pretty sure they have different capacities - like 365ml and 390ml or something like that

only the right is leaking (i think) but its that old that its probably worth doing both

[chanceyy]

1/2 February
is there enyone rides on over the long week end ?????


Without doubt, keep your eyes peeled..

i am out this weekend .. working Sat & monday ...

[NZsarge]

pretty sure they have different capacities - like 365ml and 390ml or something like that

only the right is leaking (i think) but its that old that its probably worth doing both

Most definitely do both, you got dust seals too?

[GSVR]

pretty sure they have different capacities - like 365ml and 390ml or something like that

only the right is leaking (i think) but its that old that its probably worth doing both

Yod the capacity is something you really only worry about to get enough fork oil. Main thing is to get the right viscosity.

You set the oil level in each fork by compressing it fully without the spring in. Both forks should be fairly close as the air pocket provides a bit of a spring effect. I would rather go for to little than to much oil as if the level is to high this puts load on the fork seal. Conventional forks arent as critical as USDs for oil level

There are some tricks in removing the seals for backyard mechanics but the best way is to fully strip down the forks if your going to keep the bike.

First step is to remove the forks from the bike. If you dont have a good vice with soft jaws you will find the job very difficult. And tubing of the right size to fit the new seals.

[yod]

Yod the capacity is something you really only worry about to get enough fork oil. Main thing is to get the right viscosity.

You set the oil level in each fork by compressing it fully without the spring in. Both forks should be fairly close as the air pocket provides a bit of a spring effect. I would rather go for to little than to much oil as if the level is to high this puts load on the fork seal. Conventional forks arent as critical as USDs for oil level

There are some tricks in removing the seals for backyard mechanics but the best way is to fully strip down the forks if your going to keep the bike.

First step is to remove the forks from the bike. If you dont have a good vice with soft jaws you will find the job very difficult. And tubing of the right size to fit the new seals.

cheers Garry - I checked the right oil weight for the VFR and got 10W for it so ok there

I had heard that a decent vice would be handy and I since I dont really have one I was thinking it might just be easier to remove them and take them to a shop to do anyway...

[Noel Jones]

Without doubt, keep your eyes peeled..

I will keep my eyes peeled it would be good to go for a ride to some where

I HATE TIN CANS

[u4ea]

One Night Stand Motorcycle Rally is anyone planing on going to it


Yep.. went last year and had fun in the rain!

[yod]

last nights run was good

shot out to ashhurst and found Garry, cowboyz and Meanie waiting, not too long after another chap turns up (not sure of name, nice to meet you), on a GSX with pillion, done. nice to see the zookis outnumbering the kwakas for a change.

off out the colyton road - apparently it was "my ride" so I was sposed to lead - ok, that works. reasonably gentle pace to kimbolton road, then ducked into Feilding to head for the good ol' halcombe road and was impressed to see the restraint cowboyz was showing sitting on my right shoulder but not heading through. of course that all ended in the last 2 km up the hill to SH1 as I saw nothing but green in my mirrors, but the RF held its ground to the junction with a little help from sun-strike on the last corner:niceone:

unfortunately after stopping at the top I discovered my magnificent bleed job on my clutch had all gone to the pack as I must have not tightened the reservoir lid properly and there was fluid all down the bike. arse. tightened it up and headed for hunterville. the GSX headed back down halcombe way - catch up again soon mate

stopped in hunterville for gas, coffee and to clean the crap of my bike. bumped into an old mate from Auckland who I hadnt seen in years - random. he will no doubt join us on his GPz900R A6 (:drool:) when time allows. cool. (sorry if I held the rest of you lot up)

headed up to the vinegar hill turn off where we puased so cowboyz could turn on the camera. this should be interesting.

Meanie led the way with cowboyz recording his every move. the RF was itching to steal the limelight but that road isnt the easiest to pass on when you're all moving quick. off the bridge cowboyz was a true gentleman and just gassed off slightly so I could nip past and get on the tail of the big concours. a few corners later I gave the RF a mighty twist down the inside of a sweeper and had the concours, but again, Meanie was a gentleman and gave me the chance. from there we ripped up the hill and on to stormy point.

at the topped I slowed and thought I'd let the kwakas gain some ground. all of a sudden there's a silver and green blur and I'm half a k behind again. oh alright then. a mighty pace was had by all back to cheltenham where we had a brief stop and summarily took the piss out of each others bikes. as ya do. :rofl: This whole time Garry was supervising the kids. cheers Garry, I know it was just that rear tyre. youre too nice....

good ride chaps, thanks. ya never realise how much you miss being on the bike until you get back on it.

looking forward to the vid, thanks cowboyz

[cowboyz]

Hmmmm.

Was good to have a bit of a blow out. Sorry the 9 scared the zuki so much it pissed itself at the top of halcombe hill. The poor zuki was so embarassed it turned red.
I am in 2 minds if I should post the video or not. To start with it is HUGE. I have to do some pretty serious compression on it and my DivX codec is playing silly buggers. Secondly the camera is a little low. Not really a good shot. Have to try again me thinks.

Good night though.

[Meanie]

Yea was a great night for a ride. Id almost forgotten what its like to not have a pillion. Nice well behaved sedate ride back through Vinager hill was just wot the doctor ordered :innocent:
Nobras was guy on the GSX, and i believe the lass on the back to be his wife

[yod]

Hmmmm.

Was good to have a bit of a blow out. Sorry the 9 scared the zuki so much it pissed itself at the top of halcombe hill. The poor zuki was so embarassed it turned red.


apology accepted :nono:



I am in 2 minds if I should post the video or not. To start with it is HUGE. I have to do some pretty serious compression on it and my DivX codec is playing silly buggers. Secondly the camera is a little low. Not really a good shot.

yeah no worries - I can drop in and grab a CD copy anyway, shame about the angle tho


Have to try again me thinks.

oh gee, what a hassle



Good night though.

:niceone:

[yod]

Yea was a great night for a ride. Id almost forgotten what its like to not have a pillion.

yeah tell me about it!! :laugh:



Nice well behaved sedate ride back through Vinager hill was just wot the doctor ordered :innocent:

who was riding your bike then?



Nobras was guy on the GSX, and i believe the lass on the back to be his wife
ah cheers

PS: if you can, swipe the vid off cowboyz when you come over mate

[GSVR]

Your've been on the ride now get the video. We should all get cameras and then video edit it into a movie with onboard and cafe/petrol station action.

Maybe sell the DVD at Kmart and the Warehouse. I can just see people queing up for "Ashhurst Ride 3" at midnight.

Good to catch up and hear all the gossip about why 86 hasn't been on the last 2 rides. Yes Al if people don't know they invent reasons.

Anyone remember the name of the guy with the Ducati that showed up weeks ago on one of the rides?

[86GSXR]

at the topped I slowed and thought I'd let the kwakas gain some ground. all of a sudden there's a silver and green blur and I'm half a k behind again. oh alright then. a mighty pace was had by all back to cheltenham where we had a brief stop and summarily took the piss out of each others bikes. as ya do. :rofl:


Hmmmm.

Was good to have a bit of a blow out.

Sounds like a bloody good ride! I hope you guys weren't speeding were you :nono:


Nice well behaved sedate ride back through Vinager hill was just wot the doctor ordered :innocent:


Thats OK then :laugh:



Good to catch up and hear all the gossip about why 86 hasn't been on the last 2 rides. Yes Al if people don't know they invent reasons.



Whatever reasons they are, I deny them :scooter: And no, I didn't contract a ghastly flesh eating disease in the deepest corner of the Congo :eek::doctor:

Just got back from Turangi where we got the boat out and cruised the lake. No fish! Really looking forward to getting out on a decent ride again, anything planned for Monday? :cool:

[ynot slow]

We have to work Al,lol on Monday,hope the traffic through Toupo(pc spelling)was ok after A1GP,no fish bloody hell what's wrong with jelly one stick is all needed.

[yod]

Sounds like a bloody good ride! I hope you guys weren't speeding were you :nono:


:shit: im shocked you would even think that!! :oi-grr:


anything planned for Monday? :cool:

weather is looking average unfortunately, but I might be keen if its ok

[cowboyz]

I have a practice day tomorrow at the golf course cause I have a tournment next weekend and played SFA golf lately so I best go see if I remember which end of the club to use.
Should be up about Friday though.

[cowboyz]

Oh yeah, Havent finished painting my fence yet so if ya got nothing better to do........................

[ynot slow]

Oh yeah, Havent finished painting my fence yet so if ya got nothing better to do........................

Priorities -golf because of tournament,ride-to get over frustration of not playing golf lately and loosing balls,smashed clubs etc,fence-when ever time permits,i.e too hot lately or the wife will do it if I don't.

[cowboyz]

tell ya what. if you dont want visitors then tell everyone you are painting your fence. Sure way to keep the keenist away.

Happy to note I was happy with the golf this morning. Reckon we have a damn good chance for a top 1 finish on the weekend.

[GSVR]

Happy to note I was happy with the golf this morning. Reckon we have a damn good chance for a top 1 finish on the weekend.

Only one entry or do you have special rules where everyone else has to use toothpicks for clubs?

Nice evening for a ride.

[ynot slow]

tell ya what. if you dont want visitors then tell everyone you are painting your fence. Sure way to keep the keenist away.

Happy to note I was happy with the golf this morning. Reckon we have a damn good chance for a top 1 finish on the weekend.

But if ya want help to paint the bloody thing tell a few you're having free beers for no reason lol.

Morning golf good idea not farken hot,go for it on the weekend Tiger,was goner say whose the caddy?

[cowboyz]

Only one entry or do you have special rules where everyone else has to use toothpicks for clubs?

Nice evening for a ride.


nah, its ambrose and I got a couple of secret weapons. The pro shop are holding the tournment and the greensstaff are putting in a team. Looking forward to it cause last tournment I played like a middle aged guy on a suzuki. It wasnt pretty.


But if ya want help to paint the bloody thing tell a few you're having free beers for no reason lol.

Morning golf good idea not farken hot,go for it on the weekend Tiger,was goner say whose the caddy?

Fence is coming along. Have to put it on hold for the rest of the night cause it is just too fucking hot. Nearly got all the trellis built though.

[86GSXR]

Bloody hell it is hot eh! :sweatdrop It was all I could do to mow the lawns and lounge around home today. Managed a very short ride to Cuba and back and that was about it. I'll need a new fence shortly as well soon :yes:

[ynot slow]

Fence is coming along. Have to put it on hold for the rest of the night cause it is just too fucking hot. Nearly got all the trellis built though.

Ouch trellis,paint with spray gun,to bloody fiddly.

Ambrose way to go,when I started playing during summer evenings,was ok at start but had a guy with 4 handicap and ex hockey player,another guy on 10 h/cap and 2 of us with no handicap(just the 6"between ears)used to win quite a bit as our stableford points nullified theirs,plus grab a "two" each time out usually to get a free ball each night,soon got sick of it and went along on a Thursday and play individually,game even improved as had to play own ball,not best shot,still the tips we were given helped at ambrose.

[nobras]

Hi Guys,

Just had a thought for Fridays ride if people are keen,
Meet at BP Fitzherbert Av at 6pm, Head out past Massey to Shannon, Then though to Foxton and Foxton Beach, and home though Wylie Rd-Himatangi Beach Rd
:spanking:

[chanceyy]

Hi Guys,

Just had a thought for Fridays ride if people are keen,
Meet at BP Fitzherbert Av at 6pm, Head out past Massey to Shannon, Then though to Foxton and Foxton Beach, and home though Wylie Rd-Himatangi Beach Rd
:spanking:

ohhh now that means I could pop over to foxton beach to say hi after sorting paddocks out (via cage) before heading back for more packing

[GSVR]

Hi Guys,

Just had a thought for Fridays ride if people are keen,
Meet at BP Fitzherbert Av at 6pm, Head out past Massey to Shannon, Then though to Foxton and Foxton Beach, and home though Wylie Rd-Himatangi Beach Rd
:spanking:

Sounds good. Be worth turning up to see the new bike.

Will have to see what the Kawasaki riders have to say...

[Meanie]

Sounds like a plan to me See you there

[nobras]

Awesome be looking forward to seeing every one again, about time i said something on here lol

[yod]

sweet - so you got the VTR - look forward to seeing it mate, nice one

[dogsnbikes]

Sounds good. Be worth turning up to see the new bike.

Will have to see what the Kawasaki riders have to say...

you planning on seeing another group of bikes off out of palmy :devil2:

[Dak]

Aaargh, have fun folks, no more rides for me for a little while, had a heart attack a couple of weeks back, now back home but better take it easy for a while, bike might get me to excited :-)

[cowboyz]

good on you for the new bike. VTR is a nice machine. I nearly brought one a while back but couldnt agree on a price so wasnt to be. Not sure if we will make the ride this week but I m sure will catch up with you at some stage.

[ynot slow]

Aaargh, have fun folks, no more rides for me for a little while, had a heart attack a couple of weeks back, now back home but better take it easy for a while, bike might get me to excited :-)

Holy shit get well soon.

Second guy I know with heart problems and both similar age to me,hope the bike doesn't get too comfy under cover in the garage,could be an omen to buy a lotto ticket.

Enjoy the resting yeah right,tui anyone.All the best for a quick return to enjoying the beast.Get well Tony & Janine.

[chanceyy]

hmmmm may try & get paddocks sorted in lunch break .. could shoot home & get betsy outta garage for a quick flick ..


hmmm will have to see how we go ..

[oscarnz]

Hi Guys,

Just had a thought for Fridays ride if people are keen,
Meet at BP Fitzherbert Av at 6pm, Head out past Massey to Shannon, Then though to Foxton and Foxton Beach, and home though Wylie Rd-Himatangi Beach Rd
:spanking:

yay you figured out how to post on here.

As long as I get to pick my bike tomorrow afternoon, I will be there. Otherwise might have to borrow your 250.....hehehe:rolleyes:

[2up3dom]

unfortunately probably wont be there as hopefully will be getting my new scooter this weekend all going to plan

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a plan. I will try and make it although there is a house waiting to go unconditional guess when? Friday afternoon. :doh: Recover well there Dak!

[Meanie]

Hey all, Mouse is getting married next week end so we thought we would have a few drinks at the local with him this week end. So anyone who feels like coming out for a couple to help comiserate, we will be at the pub on Cambridge ave in Ashhurst (over the ramp) on saturday night at about seven
Wont be a lot of us, last minuite decision.

[Meanie]

Aaargh, have fun folks, no more rides for me for a little while, had a heart attack a couple of weeks back, now back home but better take it easy for a while, bike might get me to excited :-)

Shit Dak thats a bummer, at least your getting better, wont take long.

[NZsarge]

Awesome be looking forward to seeing every one again, about time i said something on here lol
Congrats on the new ride:niceone:

Aaargh, have fun folks, no more rides for me for a little while, had a heart attack a couple of weeks back, now back home but better take it easy for a while, bike might get me to excited :-)

Shite man, that's no good...at least ya still kickin' get rested up and you'll be back on the bike before you know it.:niceone:

[GSVR]

you planning on seeing another group of bikes off out of palmy :devil2:
I was thinking I might just go part of the way


Aaargh, have fun folks, no more rides for me for a little while, had a heart attack a couple of weeks back, now back home but better take it easy for a while, bike might get me to excited :-)
No good. Hpoe it wasn't the rush of the 1300cc monster that brought it on.


unfortunately probably wont be there as hopefully will be getting my new scooter this weekend all going to plan
Scooters are cool I hope you got a Suzuki.


Sounds like a plan. I will try and make it although there is a house waiting to go unconditional guess when? Friday afternoon. :doh: Recover well there Dak!
So you have got a flesh eating virus. Trying to keep it quiet so we don't all freak out huh.


Hey all, Mouse is getting married next week end so we thought we would have a few drinks at the local with him this week end. So anyone who feels like coming out for a couple to help comiserate, we will be at the pub on Cambridge ave in Ashhurst (over the ramp) on saturday night at about seven
Wont be a lot of us, last minuite decision.
So you going to chain him to a lampost naked for a few hours so he gets a taste of married life before its to late? Might drop in for one drink.

[Meanie]

So you going to chain him to a lampost naked for a few hours so he gets a taste of married life before its to late? Might drop in for one drink.

Na, wouldnt torture the residents of Ashhurst with that

[cowboyz]

do we have lampposts in Ashhurst?

[Dak]

do we have lampposts in Ashhurst?

Lamposts? What good are lamposts without power?

[ynot slow]

do we have lampposts in Ashhurst?

As you were sorry thought you wrote lambposts.

[cowboyz]

I understand that. You lived in Taranaki for so long and spending some time in Manawatu you will be having withdrawal symptoms and everything starts to look a little crazy..........

[yod]

I understand that. You lived in Taranaki for so long and spending some time in Manawatu you will be having withdrawal symptoms and everything starts to look a little crazy..........

thats no excuse to start feeling sheepish......


:pinch:

[86GSXR]

Bring on the gumboots :eek:

[ynot slow]

Have to add velcro gloves too guys,mind you if you wear size 9 gumboots ya need size 10 or 11 so you can get the sheeps back legs in each boot.

Hows the golf prep going Tiger.The course will be pretty brown in places by now?And greens fast as,lots of 3 putts to be had.

[yod]

Bring on the gumboots :eek:

interesting what comments seem to drag you out of the woodwork :crazy:

[GSVR]

Have to add velcro gloves too guys,mind you if you wear size 9 gumboots ya need size 10 or 11 so you can get the sheeps back legs in each boot.


Glad we never came across any stray sheep on the Forgotten Highway ride. I can just see the whole Taki crew jumping off their bikes and getting out their velcro gloves for some roadside action.

Bit concerned about 86 now too. Don't really wanna hear about what he got up to in Kenya with gumboots on.

[Meanie]

So whos riding tonight? Monie may have her new bike tonight and be out for her maiden group ride Sorry cowboyz she realy liked the red one

[yod]

So whos riding tonight? Monie may have her new bike tonight and be out for her maiden group ride Sorry cowboyz she realy liked the red one

heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee
heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee
heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee
heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee

told ya red was the shizzle

[NZsarge]

So whos riding tonight? Monie may have her new bike tonight and be out for her maiden group ride Sorry cowboyz she realy liked the red one

Wicked! pity I could'nt be there for that, red ones are faster anyway :lol:

[oscarnz]

So whos riding tonight? Monie may have her new bike tonight and be out for her maiden group ride Sorry cowboyz she realy liked the red one

I am riding tonight, yay Monie will be happy!!

[cowboyz]

So whos riding tonight? Monie may have her new bike tonight and be out for her maiden group ride Sorry cowboyz she realy liked the red one

well a bike you can have now is better than waiting I guess.

As promised.......... Meh...

I am sure it is a nice bike and you will be happy with it.

[ynot slow]

Glad we never came across any stray sheep on the Forgotten Highway ride. I can just see the whole Taki crew jumping off their bikes and getting out their velcro gloves for some roadside action.

Bit concerned about 86 now too. Don't really wanna hear about what he got up to in Kenya with gumboots on.

Visitors first is the saying.

[GSVR]

The New Bike ride was not bad. Mrs Meanies new Ninja is a great little bike and should have 100ks on the clock now.

The cafe break was interesting with blowup sheep, velcro and vasectomys amongst some of the topics discussed.

Have to organise some more interesting roads next time.

[oscarnz]

Good ride tonight, yeah agree Garry forgotten how straight some of those roads were.

both new bikes are very nice, and I am sure some fun will be had on them.

[yod]

another very nice yellow bike that firestorm....oath, she sounds great too:niceone:

and that red kwaka...sweet.....

[Meanie]

Good ride although a little more sedated and straight than i am used to
Have you any idea how hard it is to keep that ZG at 70 - 80 ks on an open straight road :sweatdrop
We picked Monies bike up from AFC at around 4.45 and then it was a mad dash to feed the kids and get our butts into gear and get to PN before 6.00
Awesome looking bike Nobras and very stunning in yellow, sounded great too
Thanks everyone for your waiting round for Monie and myself while she runs her bike in and get used to it. She had a blast and shes still smiling from ear to ear
Dropped in on Sarah and Al on the way home and see they are nearly ready to shift
Gonna be a lot of rides in the next few weeks i think as Monie is gonna wanna go out all the time :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

Good ride although a little more sedated and straight than i am used to
Have you any idea how hard it is to keep that ZG at 70 - 80 ks on an open straight road :sweatdrop
We picked Monies bike up from AFC at around 4.45 and then it was a mad dash to feed the kids and get our butts into gear and get to PN before 6.00
Awesome looking bike Nobras and very stunning in yellow, sounded great too
Thanks everyone for your waiting round for Monie and myself while she runs her bike in and get used to it. She had a blast and shes still smiling from ear to ear
Dropped in on Sarah and Al on the way home and see they are nearly ready to shift
Gonna be a lot of rides in the next few weeks i think as Monie is gonna wanna go out all the time :woohoo:
Awesome dude, both those bikes look very smart.
Should see you tonight I reckon.

[banditrider]

Good ride although a little more sedated and straight than i am used to
Have you any idea how hard it is to keep that ZG at 70 - 80 ks on an open straight road :sweatdrop
We picked Monies bike up from AFC at around 4.45 and then it was a mad dash to feed the kids and get our butts into gear and get to PN before 6.00
Awesome looking bike Nobras and very stunning in yellow, sounded great too
Thanks everyone for your waiting round for Monie and myself while she runs her bike in and get used to it. She had a blast and shes still smiling from ear to ear
Dropped in on Sarah and Al on the way home and see they are nearly ready to shift
Gonna be a lot of rides in the next few weeks i think as Monie is gonna wanna go out all the time :woohoo:

Great looking 250. Glad to hear the first ride all went well.

[chanceyy]

Nice looking bikes there .. congrats Monnie glad your first ride was a wee cruise ..

sorry did not make the pub tonite but absolutely buggered after moving ... thanks to u4ea, rottiguy, oscarnz, Dogs .. without you guys & ya vehicles I would still be moving .. :lol:

hope you had a good one mouse :yes:

[NZsarge]

Nice looking bikes there .. congrats Monnie glad your first ride was a wee cruise ..

sorry did not make the pub tonite but absolutely buggered after moving ... thanks to u4ea, rottiguy, oscarnz, Dogs .. without you guys & ya vehicles I would still be moving .. :lol:

hope you had a good one mouse :yes:

Ha ha, I have incriminating pics!!:devil2:

[GSVR]

All the best for you upcoming wedding Mouse. Hopefully your head is aching to much this morning and the events of last night will eventually just feel like some bizzare dream.

Not every day you get a bottle of beer poured down your back, sat upon and tied up by a woman while several guys remove your bright orange Tui gear then get tied to the pubs downpipe (no lamposts in Ashhurst) and have half a gallon of ectoplasma poured over your head.

[GSVR]

Monnie at the turnoff to Totara Reserve today.

Good ride considering the way it looked at the start. Cowboyz tried to use the Mouse excuse to back out of the ride but mustn't have found anything worth watching in his video collection.

Thinking of starting an excuse thread so guys can get credit for original excuses. Yods is Tooth ache.

[chanceyy]

Ha ha, I have incriminating pics!!:devil2:

then post them up .. just got back from a wee tootle with oscarnz .. just out to foxton beach for lunch .. feels like ages since i have ridden betsy


thanks for the ride on ya bike carmen .. :yes: those u turns are getting smoother, should have them nailed by march :lol:

[oscarnz]

then post them up .. just got back from a wee tootle with oscarnz .. just out to foxton beach for lunch .. feels like ages since i have ridden betsy


thanks for the ride on ya bike carmen .. :yes: those u turns are getting smoother, should have them nailed by march :lol:

Great little ride today. Rode down to Levin via Shannon, picked up Chanceyy, headed to Foxton Beach for lunch (Simply Balmy cafe)...very nice.
Great Latte:niceone:

Sandra took my bike for a little tootle, to practice her u turns, since she is using my bike for her full.
You are most welcome Sandra, you have just about got them nailed.

Left Sandra in Foxton, headed home via Himatangi, Kellow Road, thru Rongotea and home.

[Monie]

May I make a suggestion for Friday night ride
Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 head over the saddle, back down balance and out to Pahiatua for coffee
then to mangamaire and over the track
I need more practice on the windys

[chanceyy]

May I make a suggestion for Friday night ride
Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 head over the saddle, back down balance and out to Pahiatua for coffee
then to mangamaire and over the track
I need more practice on the windys

that would be a nice cruise there monie, but ummm I am departing for a weekend away, so will be out :whistle: :devil2:

[GSVR]

May I make a suggestion for Friday night ride
Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 head over the saddle, back down balance and out to Pahiatua for coffee
then to mangamaire and over the track
I need more practice on the windys

I dunno first you get the bike then you join KB and now you wanna dictate where the rides are going.

Sounds great to me.

[Meanie]

I dunno first you get the bike then you join KB and now you wanna dictate where the rides are going.

Sounds great to me.

Bossy bitch aint she :whistle:
Sounds like a plan though and i have to agree.............or else

[yod]

Bossy bitch aint she :whistle:
Sounds like a plan though and i have to agree.............or else

sold....

booked my leave for the coro loop today....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[cowboyz]

Bossy bitch aint she :whistle:
Sounds like a plan though and i have to agree.............or else
She better come for a ride or there will be no bourbon left byt he time we get home. I hope she looks after that bike over the saddle instead of riding it like you were the other day.:Oops: (Wasnt I surposed to mention that)

I dunno first you get the bike then you join KB and now you wanna dictate where the rides are going.

Sounds great to me.
Shes one of the fantastic 4. She gets in on the decision making.

sold....

booked my leave for the coro loop today....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Why did you have to book holidays? You should just not show up for work. Its not like anyone is going to notice.

[yod]

Why did you have to book holidays? You should just not show up for work. Its not like anyone is going to notice.

you dont have to tell everyone!

i'd like people to at least THINK i have something to do even if you and I know better...


sheesh :oi-grr:

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=yod;1401359]

i'd like people to at least THINK i have something to do even if you and I know better...


/QUOTE]

Storing up avatars part of job description,nah not work,you sure you aren't a covert worker in the govenment with Labour party ideals.:bash:

[NZsarge]

May I make a suggestion for Friday night ride
Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 head over the saddle, back down balance and out to Pahiatua for coffee
then to mangamaire and over the track
I need more practice on the windys
I'll be there if my bike is sorted :niceone: Black stump for coffee? :niceone:

sold....

booked my leave for the coro loop today....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Sweet!

[oscarnz]

[QUOTE=NZsarge;1401596]I'll be there if my bike is sorted :niceone: Black stump for coffee? :niceone:

Is your bike nearly ready sarge???

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=NZsarge;1401596]I'll be there if my bike is sorted :niceone: Black stump for coffee? :niceone:

Is your bike nearly ready sarge???

Well, all going well it will be but i'm not expecting it to be, i'm just living in hope :niceone:
If I don't see it this weekend I will expect to be able to pick it up the following one. That's assuming ofcourse they get all the parts they asked for....

[Noel Jones]

May I make a suggestion for Friday night ride
Leave Ashhurst at 6.00 head over the saddle, back down balance and out to Pahiatua for coffee
then to mangamaire and over the track
I need more practice on the windys

I will see what time I get away form work were are u going 4 A COFFEE HERE ? NJ

[chanceyy]

[QUOTE=oscarnz;1402274]

Well, all going well it will be but i'm not expecting it to be, i'm just living in hope :niceone:
If I don't see it this weekend I will expect to be able to pick it up the following one. That's assuming ofcourse they get all the parts they asked for....

fingers crossed for you sarge .. :yes:

[NZsarge]

I will see what time I get away form work were are u going 4 A COFFEE HERE ? NJ

I vote for black stump :niceone:

[Monie]

i agree they make good bourbon i mean coffee :msn-wink:

[Noel Jones]

I vote for black stump :niceone:

:niceone: if I dont meet you in ash I will come down for a coffee with you all what time are you think you will be here NJ

[dogsnbikes]

where ever the ride is going we will be there..........

[NZsarge]

:oi-grr: Not getting the bike this weekend. *sigh* What a drag!

[yod]

:oi-grr: Not getting the bike this weekend. *sigh* What a drag!

arse


I fitted the new springs for the stand and they do improve it somewhat....but I've now discovered the stand and the arm it mounts to are both partly worn which is also part of the reason it doesnt sit properly when up:oi-grr:

ahwell

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a good ride, I'm in :cool: (bummer about your bike Sarge, next week tho!)

[GSVR]

May I suggest the deployment of Raphael on the green decoy bike for the highway between Pahiatua and the Mangamaire turnoff.

[cowboyz]

I think not

[yod]

May I suggest the deployment of Raphael on the green decoy bike for the highway between Pahiatua and the Mangamaire turnoff.
i second that


I think not

ah grasshopper, you have much to learn....just do as your told and all will be revealed in good time

[banditrider]

Could potentially be triplets on the ride...

[NZsarge]

arse


I fitted the new springs for the stand and they do improve it somewhat....but I've now discovered the stand and the arm it mounts to are both partly worn which is also part of the reason it doesnt sit properly when up:oi-grr:

ahwell

Arse back at ya! Nothin' an engineering geezer can't fix, sen that done many a time, particularly on trail bikes.

[yod]

Arse back at ya! Nothin' an engineering geezer can't fix, sen that done many a time, particularly on trail bikes.

yeah no doubt it will be the point of some discussion over the next couple rides - bound to figure something out

[Meanie]

:oi-grr: Not getting the bike this weekend. *sigh* What a drag!

Bummer Sarge, when did they say it might be ready
Tell them if they dont blardy hurry up you want a loaner


arse
both partly worn which is also part of the reason it doesnt sit properly when up:oi-grr:

ahwell

He he he he thats what your misses was telling me They got a pill for that now


May I suggest the deployment of Raphael on the green decoy bike for the highway between Pahiatua and the Mangamaire turnoff.

Dam good idea splinter


i second that


I third that


Could potentially be triplets on the ride...

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Is the bloke coming that changed his can I,m realy keen to have a good look at that

[banditrider]

Yep and you'll want one...

[NZsarge]

Bummer Sarge, when did they say it might be ready
Tell them if they dont blardy hurry up you want a loaner


Yeah bummer indeed......that's enough talk about backsides they have all the parts but I wont see the bike 'till next week :eek5:
As it happens it's probably not so bad, been having a niggle with my knee the last few days and I woke up this afternoon and the bloody thing is swollen as and pretty agrivated...
Give me time to sort this knee out before I pick the bike up....Silver linings I guess :mellow:

[Monie]

hay nzsarge :zzzz:how come u get to sleep during the day {a nanna nap }
all that hard work get up look at sheep and go home the life ah

[NZsarge]

hay nzsarge :zzzz:how come u get to sleep during the day {a nanna nap }
all that hard work get up look at sheep and go home the life ah

Haha, I work nights, while you're tucked up in bed i'm slaving away for the man like a dog.:(

[Jamiepo]

I'd be keen to come for a ride if that is all possible. I am new to the area (been here about a month) and would like to get to know the roads a bit better and meet a few new bikers (left all my biker buds down in CHCH). Should be getting my new bike tomorrow. Where abouts do you guys meet up and how long are the rides usually.

[yod]

always possible mate - you know where ashhurst is, just be at the gas station at 6 tomorrow:niceone:

if not you can follow one of us townies out there.....

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=yod;1405998] you know where ashhurst is, just be at the gas station at 6 tomorrow:niceone:

Somewhere near Taupo bro?:laugh:

[cowboyz]

hay nzsarge :zzzz:how come u get to sleep during the day {a nanna nap }
all that hard work get up look at sheep and go home the life ah
cut that talk out or I will be telling on you.............


I'd be keen to come for a ride if that is all possible. I am new to the area (been here about a month) and would like to get to know the roads a bit better and meet a few new bikers (left all my biker buds down in CHCH). Should be getting my new bike tomorrow. Where abouts do you guys meet up and how long are the rides usually.
More than welcome.

(puts chanceyy voice on)
Just bear in mind that there will be a few experienced riders who ride these roads every day, also be peeps that have had their bikes less than a week. Whatever your pace you will fit in just fine but dont jump in over your head cause it gets real messy real fast.
(takes chanceyy voice off)
Would be good to meet up though. What bike you planning on picking up?

[chanceyy]

(puts chanceyy voice on)

(takes chanceyy voice off)



:lol: :laugh: :killingme :2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

did I sound like you?

As I said to you the other day. I dont dislike the "ride your own ride speech", I dislike the *need* for the "ride your own ride speech"

You coming tomorrow night?

[chanceyy]

did I sound like you?

As I said to you the other day. I dont dislike the "ride your own ride speech", I dislike the *need* for the "ride your own ride speech"

You coming tomorrow night?



nope but good enough :laugh: I know what you meant the other day lance .. its fine in the normal group but new ppl dunno how the crew ride & can push further than their ability .. never hurts to let ppl know whats the guts with the rides, removed doubts or pressures :yes:

ummmmmmmm nope .. disappearing for the weekend :cool:.. on a plane somewhere :devil2:.. love cheap flights .. :2thumbsup

but should have new gear to trial by monday... so may be up for a ride waitangi day ... anyone in ?? :wari::banana:

[cowboyz]

nope. will be painting a fence. Its BYOPD (Bring Your Own Paintbrush Day

[oscarnz]

but should have new gear to trial by monday... so may be up for a ride waitangi day ... anyone in ?? :wari::banana:

yeah we (yes me and Pauly) are up for a ride on Waitangi Day. So any ideas of where??

[chanceyy]

yeah we (yes me and Pauly) are up for a ride on Waitangi Day. So any ideas of where??

hmmmm east side .. I have a wee plan in mind .. middle road been tempting me again

[cowboyz]

I vote to ashhurst. to the half painted fence.............

[oscarnz]

I vote to ashhurst. to the half painted fence.............

we could help paint the fence this weekend then you can come for a ride on Wednesday