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

[Meanie]

I should be up for a ride tonight, might take Monies VFR out since she cant ride at the mo. If no one has any better sugestions we could go Halcombe hill then back over vinager hill and to fielding for refreshment

[86GSXR]

I'm unsure at this stage, could be a plan though! :yes:

[NZsarge]

I should be up for a ride tonight, might take Monies VFR out since she cant ride at the mo. If no one has any better sugestions we could go Halcombe hill then back over vinager hill and to fielding for refreshment

GRRR! You would have to pick the one night i'm not gonna be there to suggest V. Hill!! lol.

[yod]

I should be up for a ride tonight, might take Monies VFR out since she cant ride at the mo. If no one has any better sugestions we could go Halcombe hill then back over vinager hill and to fielding for refreshment


GRRR! You would have to pick the one night i'm not gonna be there to suggest V. Hill!! lol.

LETS DO IT TWICE!!

heh:innocent:

[rottiguy]

I'm resting me ass for the 1000ker 2moro otherwise I'd be keen

[cowboyz]

I'm resting me ass for the 1000ker 2moro otherwise I'd be keen

likely excuse, tell the truth, you havent got permission from mummy have you?

[Bonez]

I'm resting me ass for the 1000ker 2moro otherwise I'd be keenCatch up with ya ya next time dude. Have a goody and safe one tomorrow ah.

[rottiguy]

Mummy figured out many years ago I don't ask for permission so no point giving it.


likely excuse, tell the truth, you havent got permission from mummy have you?

Sweet mate will be good to see you on the new beastie :)


Catch up with ya ya next time dude. Have a goody and safe one tomorrow ah.

[Monie]

they left me behind ...:crybaby: well thats ok i am having a drink or 2 meanie wont know as i can say it is the drugs hahaha anyway am feeling a bit better still sore .. but wont be back on the bike for another 2 weeks .then look out...

[Bonez]

9 bikes showed up. 3 had pillions. Did Halcombe Hill then Vineger Hill. Ended up at Murry's. Banged into a few old airforce cobbers, it was nice to catch up. Turns out "Half" is racing in the post classics at Taupo on Sunday.

Going to have serious attemped at shaking off this cold so no riding this weekend.:shutup:

[ynot slow]

Was good tiki tour,bailed when we did as 1)Low on gas,2)got bloody cold mits,someone forgot to tell the weather god it is summer,and don't need winter gloves(not got any lol)and polyprop gloves were hiding(in other pocket of jacket doh).

[cowboyz]

Mummy figured out many years ago I don't ask for permission so no point giving it.



Sweet mate will be good to see you on the new beastie :)
I work on the theory it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.


they left me behind ...:crybaby: well thats ok i am having a drink or 2 meanie wont know as i can say it is the drugs hahaha anyway am feeling a bit better still sore .. but wont be back on the bike for another 2 weeks .then look out...
not very good at keeping secrets there. hope your all good for next week.


9 bikes showed up. 3 had pillions. Did Halcombe Hill then Vineger Hill. Ended up at Murry's. Banged into a few old airforce cobbers, it was nice to catch up. Turns out "Half" is racing in the post classics at Taupo on Sunday.

Going to have serious attemped at shaking off this cold so no riding this weekend.:shutup:
on ya. fair bit of that going round. probably doesnt help riding round in this cold weather.


Was good tiki tour,bailed when we did as 1)Low on gas,2)got bloody cold mits,someone forgot to tell the weather god it is summer,and don't need winter gloves(not got any lol)and polyprop gloves were hiding(in other pocket of jacket doh).

Yep. The hail on halcombe hill was a nice touch.seems to be a trend occuring on the friday night rides that involves me getting very wet.
Fined up a little on vinegar hill which is always a good road. Were you around for the police incident? For once I didnt get a ticket. It was pretty funny.

[cowboyz]

mint ride. 9 bikes. up halcombe hill the weather was not playing ball and got a bit of hail just to make things more interesting. Main roading it to get to vinegar hill come across Mr Police. Radar detector did its job and followed him for a while before he pulled over and let a few of us past and then followed us into hunterville.
All bikes made it to hunterville without a ticket but as we all regrouped in hunterville Mr Police decided to pick on a car entering hunterville. Funny as. Yod gave the friendly honda rider toot a few times and we were off to vinegar hill.

V. Hill was as good as it always is. Bit wet in places but got through it alright. Mrs C stopped for a bit to take some photos which have been added to my sig.

Into Murrys at fielding for a drink and a chat and before ya know it its nearing 10pm and we best head home. Fucking cold coming home but good night out.
Lets hope there in 1 friday night without rain this year!

[yod]

wedges and cider was primo, so was the lil zxr going like a shower of shit down the cheltenham straight :lol: awesome

bloody hoons...i was responsible (and i was 3-up)

[cowboyz]

bloody hoons...i was responsible (and i was 3-up)

It takes a bird to carry 3 around. check out your pic in my pics.

[NZsarge]

9 bikes showed up. 3 had pillions. Did Halcombe Hill then Vineger Hill. Ended up at Murry's.
The regrowth begins eh...(beard).


Lets hope there in 1 friday night without rain this year!

Reckon!

[ynot slow]

Yep. The hail on halcombe hill was a nice touch.seems to be a trend occuring on the friday night rides that involves me getting very wet.
Fined up a little on vinegar hill which is always a good road. Were you around for the police incident? For once I didnt get a ticket. It was pretty funny.

No we bailed at SH1 stop,as fuel guage was entering red zone thought,no range to Hunterville and home if no gas station open,should've gassed up before,but at start gauge was showing over half,then at Feilding had dropped quick,due to wind etc.

We saw a cop just past Sanson,and was behind a car doing 105km.Wanted to try the new radar as well,till somecunt(chinese relative)flogged it Weds night.Worked bloody well in the car,so was keen to suss out on the bike.

If anyone has a dodgy f.ckwit offer a Bel RX65 detector without mounting bracket,buy it and get the details,obviously it will be cheap and have no serial numbers,but cops and I will be happpy.

[Bonez]

It takes a bird to carry 3 around. check out your pic in my pics.Wasn't there 3 on Kernit as well? Bob had quite a smile on his face..................

[cowboyz]

Bob always has a smile going

[NZsarge]

Anyone dreamt up a ride for this friday? Looking like the weather might be good for a change. :yes:

[Meanie]

Anyone dreamt up a ride for this friday? Looking like the weather might be good for a change. :yes:

Somewhere in Auckland ? , well thats where Monie and i will be on Friday.

[Monie]

we leave at 6.30 am any takers lololololo

[yod]

we leave at 6.30 am any takers lololololo

you need to change your avatar young lady

might be bringing another work mate along soon, he just bought a little green ninja from AFC

[Bonez]

Turakina valley?

[cowboyz]

im out for fri. shame as the weather is going to be mint.

[oscarnz]

I am in for Friday, am looking forward to a ride, might be my last on the 250cc :whistle:

[cowboyz]

good stuff. looking forward to seeing the new bike

[road king]

im out for this friday and probly the next few after that.:(
a truck decided he didnt want to give way to me on a roundabout:ar15:

[Elysium]

If the weather is fine I might come out. These a round the block kind of cruise? I aint interested in any high speed racing.

[cowboyz]

If the weather is fine I might come out. These a round the block kind of cruise? I aint interested in any high speed racing.

the fri night ride sounds like just the ride for you then.

[yod]

If the weather is fine I might come out. These a round the block kind of cruise? I aint interested in any high speed racing.

how you ride is up to you

[rottiguy]

Is it meeting at the ashurst mobil as per lately ? 6pm or something

[Elysium]

What do you guys get up to on these rides? Do you travel far or late at night?( as in real late) It's just that I'm waiting on some new bike gear (pants, boots and pack) so I aint exactly properly kitted out yet.

And the way things seem to be going at ANZA:angry: I might be waiting a while for my pack to arrive, knew I should have got it from City Honda as it only took them less then 2 days to get the brackets and rack.

[rottiguy]

used to be about 1.5 hours and then stop at a cafe for a coffee and what not but don't know what gets organized these days

[Elysium]

used to be about 1.5 hours and then stop at a cafe for a coffee and what not but don't know what gets organized these days

Sounds pretty fun and cruisy. Haven't done any rides with anybody since the Helecopter fundraiser swim so I'm wanting to get old Hornet and myself back into shape.

[rottiguy]

a few of us have just done the capital 1000k so anything less then 15hours in the saddle should be a dawdle :)

[oscarnz]

im out for this friday and probly the next few after that.:(
a truck decided he didnt want to give way to me on a roundabout:ar15:

Oh no not good, are you ok??
How is your bike?? I have a 2002 GSX 250 for sale :rolleyes:

[oscarnz]

What do you guys get up to on these rides? Do you travel far or late at night?( as in real late) It's just that I'm waiting on some new bike gear (pants, boots and pack) so I aint exactly properly kitted out yet.

And the way things seem to be going at ANZA:angry: I might be waiting a while for my pack to arrive, knew I should have got it from City Honda as it only took them less then 2 days to get the brackets and rack.

It is a cruisy ride, not a race. Usually home by about 8.30-9ish

[cowboyz]

Is it meeting at the ashurst mobil as per lately ? 6pm or something

yep. same time and place its been for the last 18 months.


how you ride is up to you

never a truer word spoken. we dont need someone standing up and telling everyone how to ride.


What do you guys get up to on these rides? Do you travel far or late at night?( as in real late) It's just that I'm waiting on some new bike gear (pants, boots and pack) so I aint exactly properly kitted out yet.

And the way things seem to be going at ANZA:angry: I might be waiting a while for my pack to arrive, knew I should have got it from City Honda as it only took them less then 2 days to get the brackets and rack.

I probably have some gear you can borrow if you want. Live about 1 min from start point (and thats if you are walking). pm me if you are keen.


used to be about 1.5 hours and then stop at a cafe for a coffee and what not but don't know what gets organized these days

Usually <100km and then talk shit and go home when you feel like it. Could be done by 830 or 1030 depending on what stories are being told.


Sounds pretty fun and cruisy. Haven't done any rides with anybody since the Helecopter fundraiser swim so I'm wanting to get old Hornet and myself back into shape.

Cant actually remember you. You should come along and make yourself known. Pretty good group but some of the yokels wont be there this week.


Oh no not good, are you ok??
How is your bike?? I have a 2002 GSX 250 for sale :rolleyes:

You brought that new bike yet?

[Meanie]

What do you guys get up to on these rides? Do you travel far or late at night?( as in real late) It's just that I'm waiting on some new bike gear (pants, boots and pack) so I aint exactly properly kitted out yet.

And the way things seem to be going at ANZA:angry: I might be waiting a while for my pack to arrive, knew I should have got it from City Honda as it only took them less then 2 days to get the brackets and rack.

The rides were set up as a cruisy easy ride to catch up with each other at the end of the week. Normaly leaving Ashhurst Mobil between 6 and 6.30 on a Friday night and lasting about an hour or sometimes a little longer. Finish at a bar or cafe somewhere that serves coffee and wedges for a chat. I am normaly home before 9 An awesome ride for experienced as well as newbies, nobody gives a toss how well or crap you ride as long as you dont do anything stupid that puts others at risk. Turn up, youll love it.
Wont be there this week myself, im off to big boys toys in the big smoke :Punk:

[oscarnz]

You brought that new bike yet?

Just about, just need to sell the 250cc, have just listed as 3 day auction on tardme, then give the word for new bike to be shipped from Auckland.

[Bonez]

a few of us have just done the capital 1000k so anything less then 15hours in the saddle should be a dawdle :)Didn't you do that last Saturday? Should be well rested for another 15hrs ;).

[road king]

Oh no not good, are you ok??
How is your bike?? I have a 2002 GSX 250 for sale :rolleyes:

i got away without so much as a scratch. my bike wasnt so lucky tho. but its ok. i have insurance

[NZsarge]

Wont be there this week myself, im off to big boys toys in the big smoke :Punk:

Yeah, bring us back the new R1 would ya...
I'll be in for a ride this friday I reckon.

[Elysium]

Cant actually remember you. You should come along and make yourself known. Pretty good group but some of the yokels wont be there this week.

Yeah you proberly don't remember me as I only went out twice with you guys, once during a pratice before the hele ride and then the hele ride itself. I'm a quiet person so no one notices me.


I probably have some gear you can borrow if you want. Live about 1 min from start point (and thats if you are walking). pm me if you are keen.
I should be sweet for gear if the weather is like today. I'd just wear jeans and a bike jacket.

[CM2005]

anyone in this group from ohakea? some airforce might turn up in 2 weeks or so, i.e friday 28th.
also, PM me if anyone from palmy is keen on a ride to taupo on the 22nd of this month (hopefully) :niceone:

[Elysium]

anyone in this group from ohakea? some airforce might turn up in 2 weeks or so, i.e friday 28th.
also, PM me if anyone from palmy is keen on a ride to taupo on the 22nd of this month (hopefully) :niceone:
Dam got a work function on that day.

[banditrider]

Didn't you do that last Saturday? Should be well rested for another 15hrs ;).

Absofreekinlooteley!


i got away without so much as a scratch. my bike wasnt so lucky tho. but its ok. i have insurance

Glad to hear it - stay away from trucks eh? (Oh, and cars...)

[chanceyy]

anyone in this group from ohakea? some airforce might turn up in 2 weeks or so, i.e friday 28th.
also, PM me if anyone from palmy is keen on a ride to taupo on the 22nd of this month (hopefully) :niceone:

Mowgli is from Ohakea :yes:

[manwithav8]

how you ride is up to you

So riding upside down is ok then?

[yod]

So riding upside down is ok then?

you mean riding like superman??

only for the highly skilled...

[Gibbo13p]

Yeah you proberly don't remember me as I only went out twice with you guys, once during a pratice before the hele ride and then the hele ride itself. I'm a quiet person so no one notices me.

I should be sweet for gear if the weather is like today. I'd just wear jeans and a bike jacket.


You can ride at the back with me tonight mate (I should there)...be the Honda fan club, while they all test there corner speeds up front... I'm not a fan of blurry scenery either + i drive for a living right now and need my licence to be squeaky....:headbang:

[Elysium]

You can ride at the back with me tonight mate (I should there)...be the Honda fan club, while they all test there corner speeds up front... I'm not a fan of blurry scenery either + i drive for a living right now and need my licence to be squeaky....:headbang:
Yeah I'll be there tonight (6ish at the Moble station in Ashurst?) waving the flag for Honda.

need my licence to be squeaky....:headbang:
Been a bad boy in the past have we ;)

[Gibbo13p]

Been a bad boy in the past have we ;)

Depends what you mean by bad I suppose ;) ....but having a driving instructor endorsement makes me lean towards the legal more nowdays. Oh and I'm Crap and slow ....lol

[Bonez]

Yeah you proberly don't remember me as I only went out twice with you guys, once during a pratice before the hele ride and then the hele ride itself. I'm a quiet person so no one notices me.Tall slim chap, dress pants and sensable shoes, correct?

[yod]

Tall slim chap, dress pants and sensable shoes, correct?

big red beast tonight is it?

[Elysium]

Tall slim chap, dress pants and sensable shoes, correct?
Tall?....not really but yeah jeans and Doc Martins. Have pants and bike boots but sent pants back to get a size that fits me properly and so wearing just the boots makes me look silly. Anyway bloody hot day today so jeans and shoes will do.

[manwithav8]

Where and when???

Now, just have to remember which is the brake and which is the throttle

[Bonez]

big red beast tonight is it?Not feeling the best at the moment. Will see how it goes at around 5:30.

[manwithav8]

you mean riding like superman??

only for the highly skilled...

Yeah I have studied to video footage of riding like that, not quite my style I think lol

[cowboyz]

Yeah I have studied to video footage of riding like that, not quite my style I think lol

but you have the bike for it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[manwithav8]

but you have the bike for it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very true.. And you still have MY tools to fix it if I ride like that lol.. Meeting at asshurts is it?

[sinfull]

Not on the ball today ! was plannin on comin up for a tiki tour wid you guys tonight but suddenly went what day is it and what time is it ! Bugger lol
Have fun !

[Elysium]

Seems a few people are opting out tonight, ride still on? If it's going to be around 6ish then I might have to leave now.

[cowboyz]

ride always goes ahead. there will still be plenty of bikes around.
ride doesnt leave till 630 so you got heaps of time.

[cowboyz]

Very true.. And you still have MY tools to fix it if I ride like that lol.. Meeting at asshurts is it?

yes I do. and now meanie has seen them he has a keen eye on them now too. he he he he

[Bonez]

Faaaarkin awesome wee pootle. Did east valley road, stopped at the Apiti Pub for refreshments, pub shouted a substatial amount of nibbles. A good evening and grand company to finish off the working week. Hope everyone made it home safely.


Lets do it next week................:hug:

[Elysium]

It was fun alright, sunny weather, good bikes, bugs in the teeth. Nice bike you got there Bonez, didn't know it was you without the beard :laugh:

Anyway I'm sure there's one job everyone will be doing tomorow.

[Bonez]

It was fun alright, sunny weather, good bikes, bugs in the teeth. Nice bike you got there Bonez, didn't know it was you without the beard :laugh:

Anyway I'm sure there's one job everyone will be doing tomorow.Cheers. Those flapping nano bots where out in full force alright.

[Elysium]

A few photos of the ride for your amusment.

[Elysium]

And the rest. Vod having the time of his life.

[NZsarge]

Yes, was mint! That Vod always seems to be a cheery bugger!

[rottiguy]

Yup twas all good, sure was glad I swapped to my clear visor, between bugs and dark roads home it was good to get some idea of where the corners were :)
Dam fine of the pub to come up with some nibbles, makes up for the crap coffee I had there a couple of weeks ago that's for sure :done:


Faaaarkin awesome wee pootle. Did east valley road, stopped at the Apiti Pub for refreshments, pub shouted a substatial amount of nibbles. A good evening and grand company to finish off the working week. Hope everyone made it home safely.


Lets do it next week................:hug:

[Elysium]

Yup twas all good, sure was glad I swapped to my clear visor, between bugs and dark roads home it was good to get some idea of where the corners were :)
Dam fine of the pub to come up with some nibbles, makes up for the crap coffee I had there a couple of weeks ago that's for sure :done:
Yes thank gods for the cat eyes on the side of the road so I could see where the road is. Not easy riding on a road you haven't been on before.

[yod]

It was fun alright, sunny weather, good bikes, bugs in the teeth. Nice bike you got there Bonez, didn't know it was you without the beard :laugh:

Anyway I'm sure there's one job everyone will be doing tomorow.

you're not fookin wrong!!

i think i got a million or so on the helmet and it looks like I wiped out an entire civilization with the front of the bike :shit:

could barely see where i was going once it got a bit dark

[Owl]

Nice pics!:niceone: I don't suppose anyone packed tennis rackets in their bag for a game at Apiti?:whistle:

[Elysium]

Would've been better to have packed bug cleaner :laugh:
http://www.sitnews.us/DaveKiffer/092905_parker.gif

[Storm]

you mean riding like superman??

only for the highly skilled...

Or the enthusists on small singles passing 900cc bikes :bleh:

[Bonez]

Nice pics!:niceone: I don't suppose anyone packed tennis rackets in their bag for a game at Apiti?:whistle:Could be on the cards for a weekend run...............

[Owl]

Would've been better to have packed bug cleaner :laugh:

I keep bug cleaner and cloth under my seat.:yes: I hate a filthy visor!


Could be on the cards for a weekend run...............

Apiti is a great stop on a nice day!:drinkup:

[manwithav8]

Or the enthusists on small singles passing 900cc bikes :bleh:

hhmmmm, that just doesn't happen, does it?

[Bonez]

hhmmmm, that just doesn't happen, does it?Yip, given the right conditions.

[Bonez]

Almost pieday folks. Any suggestions on this weeks wander?

[cowboyz]

was thinking of a saddle/balance/mangamorie/SH2/Alfreton way/piatuha/gorge/ stop at ashhurst domain cafe....

[Bonez]

was thinking of a saddle/balance/mangamorie/SH2/Alfreton way/piatuha/gorge/ stop at ashhurst domain cafe....Is it open late? Does it do Lattes?

[cowboyz]

it better.. or it will be the meanie cafe.......

[Meanie]

it better.. or it will be the meanie cafe.......

Ill get Monie to find out :whistle:

[NZsarge]

was thinking of a saddle/balance/mangamorie/SH2/Alfreton way/piatuha/gorge/ stop at ashhurst domain cafe....

Sounds good. Got doubts about the cafe being open at that hour though. You'd think being the centre of the universe and all there would be more options than that aye... :laugh:

[Meanie]

Sounds good. Got doubts about the cafe being open at that hour though. You'd think being the centre of the universe and all there would be more options than that aye... :laugh:

Theres another cafe down the road, you think the centre of the universe would have only one :2guns:

[NZsarge]

Theres another cafe down the road, you think the centre of the universe would have only one :2guns:

:laugh: :laugh: Opps, my bad, does it stay open late enough?

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a plan :drool:

[yod]

And lo...

Yod spaketh thus:

I ain't coming, got beers and bowling with the work crew...have fun

[Meanie]

And lo...

Yod spaketh thus:

I ain't coming, got beers and bowling with the work crew...have fun

ya blardy pussy

[yod]

ya blardy pussy

taking care of my nice shiny tyre

[manwithav8]

ya blardy pussy

Hahaha while the wife's away, I get to play so I'll be there..

[Bonez]

:laugh: :laugh: Opps, my bad, does it stay open late enough?More importantly do they serve lattes?

[Elysium]

More importantly do they serve lattes?

Lattes? What are those?;)

[Bonez]

Lattes? What are those?;)You have to be late to get one..............

[ynot slow]

Could always whip into the pub and ask for a latte!

[oscarnz]

I wont be there this week :oi-grr:

But might have to organise a christening ride next week :whistle:

[Bonez]

I wont be there this week :oi-grr:

But might have to organise a christening ride next week :whistle:Bags you choose the route :shifty:

[chanceyy]

I wont be there this week :oi-grr:

But might have to organise a christening ride next week :whistle:

yahooooooooooo chicky .. :blip:

[Elysium]

Anyhow I wont be there this Friday as I have a work Masquerade party at 6pm. I might do a solo ride during the day on the same rout we went on last Friday.

[rottiguy]

ohhh christening, I'll bring the holy water then :eek5: Congrats on the new wheels if it all pans out :2thumbsup



I wont be there this week :oi-grr:

But might have to organise a christening ride next week :whistle:

[cowboyz]

I wont be there this week :oi-grr:

But might have to organise a christening ride next week :whistle:

fucking mint. Ill bring the paint...........

[Owl]

fucking mint. Ill bring the paint...........

Let me guess.......................Green?:laugh:

[cowboyz]

Let me guess.......................Green?:laugh:

Ill leave it as a surprise

[ynot slow]

Sort of Saphire Green tint maybe.

[oscarnz]

My new bike has arrived in Palmy but it is still in the crate and has yet to be assembled. Thought I might have had it for the weekend but Pauly told them there was no hurry :angry:
But also due to a couple of bling things that Pauly has organised for it (I have no idea what) it will be early next week before I will be :scooter: again.

***I know off topic**** lol

[NZsarge]

My new bike has arrived in Palmy but it is still in the crate and has yet to be assembled. Thought I might have had it for the weekend but Pauly told them there was no hurry :angry:
But also due to a couple of bling things that Pauly has organised for it (I have no idea what) it will be early next week before I will be :scooter: again.

***I know off topic**** lol

Mint! You must be fizzing with anticipation! Off to CP is it?

[Elysium]

What bike are you getting?

[yod]

***I know off topic**** lol

shame on you!

there goes the thread.....

[manwithav8]

So who is actually going tonight??

I'm gonna head out early so I can stock up on pies and some supplies....

[Owl]

My new bike has arrived in Palmy but it is still in the crate and has yet to be assembled. Thought I might have had it for the weekend but Pauly told them there was no hurry :angry:
But also due to a couple of bling things that Pauly has organised for it (I have no idea what) it will be early next week before I will be :scooter: again.

***I know off topic**** lol

Awesome for you sort of, although next week you'll be rocking. I'm bikeless too, if fact this is what it looks like currently.:crybaby:

[manwithav8]

Awesome for you sort of, although next week you'll be rocking. I'm bikeless too, if fact this is what it looks like currently.:crybaby:

That pretty much looks like the final drive assembly.... No good like that, works much better on the bike didn't anyone tell you?

[Owl]

That pretty much looks like the final drive assembly.... No good like that, works much better on the bike didn't anyone tell you?

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.

[manwithav8]

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.

Oh matte thats no good, you don't want a bike built like a kwaka... One got eaten by a Suzuki this evening!!!!!!

[cowboyz]

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.


Stop bragging about the build quality. You will make non-kwaka built engine owners jealous.


Oh matte thats no good, you don't want a bike built like a kwaka... One got eaten by a Suzuki this evening!!!!!!

'Nibbled' would be more the word you were looking for.

Mint ride tonight. Katman would not have been impressed but it was fun and everyone made it back in one piece.

Those damn Hondas finding shortcuts need a talking too.

Was good being out with the Daytona again. Saddle is mint. (ish.. east side still shoddy) and the track needs some more work on it already.
Still, good night for a ride and nice company. Cheers guys.

[NZsarge]

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.
You should'nt have let that slip! Cowboyz will be all over that. :laugh:

Oh matte thats no good, you don't want a bike built like a kwaka... One got eaten by a Suzuki this evening!!!!!!

Ha ha.. Indeed! you were riding better than me tonight for sure, could'nt seem to get my groove on but ya get that I guess. Once you get those Conti's on you may well find your bike might come alive too, good tyres.

[banditrider]

Yep, grouse ride, awesome night.

http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/FridayNightRide211108#

[NZsarge]

Was good being out with the Daytona again. Cheers guys.

Ditto that, Al looks right on that bike, still have'nt gotten used to him on the Tiger yet..

[86GSXR]

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.

Don't worry Al, apparantly Kawasaki have contracted Triumph to show them how it's done, begged em to use the factory even.

Excellent night out, great to get back on the Daytona, almost forgot what a good machine it is, demands a lot of concentration and style but it started to come back after awhile. Ashhurst cafe was very pleasant.

[manwithav8]

Stop bragging about the build quality. You will make non-kwaka built engine owners jealous.



'Nibbled' would be more the word you were looking for.

Mint ride tonight. Katman would not have been impressed but it was fun and everyone made it back in one piece.

Those damn Hondas finding shortcuts need a talking too.

Was good being out with the Daytona again. Saddle is mint. (ish.. east side still shoddy) and the track needs some more work on it already.
Still, good night for a ride and nice company. Cheers guys.

Ok yes agreed, nibbled is a better word. Took the whole track for me to decide to have a go, that last straight came just at the right time...

Oh and look what is already to go for tomorrow

[manwithav8]

You should'nt have let that slip! Cowboyz will be all over that. :laugh:


Ha ha.. Indeed! you were riding better than me tonight for sure, could'nt seem to get my groove on but ya get that I guess. Once you get those Conti's on you may well find your bike might come alive too, good tyres.

Still some work to do after the conti's on mate. I'm not happy about the rattle she is making higher up in the rev range and cowboys and I discovered some worn fork bushes up in the headset... I knew I wasn't imagining that vibration. Looks like some I'll be pulling her apart... YAY!!!

[manwithav8]

Don't worry Al, apparantly Kawasaki have contracted Triumph to show them how it's done, begged em to use the factory even.

Excellent night out, great to get back on the Daytona, almost forgot what a good machine it is, demands a lot of concentration and style but it started to come back after awhile. Ashhurst cafe was very pleasant.

You can't get ride of it. It is just you, it is part of you. When I saw your pants tucked into your boots at mobil I knew you meant business tonight lol

[cowboyz]

Ok yes agreed, nibbled is a better word. Took the whole track for me to decide to have a go, that last straight came just at the right time...

Oh and look what is already to go for tomorrow

sweet. it will look good with that new*ish Pilot Power on it tomorrow. Yes those cracks are surposed to be there.

On the up side I am no longer looking for a rear for mine.

[Owl]

Don't worry Al, apparantly Kawasaki have contracted Triumph to show them how it's done, begged em to use the factory even.

Nah I'm not worried and I know my bike's in good hands. Those bloody Kawasaki contractors forgot to torque the cam cover down and water has been seeping into the engine. Just lucky it's a Triumph and they laugh in the face of water "Hah, is that all you got":oi-grr:

Sounds like you guys had a good ride tonight chewing on Kwaka's and all. Thumbs up, they deserve it!:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Oh that's nothing dude! Just had an update on the engine and it would seem my bike was assembled in a Kawasaki factory:( . I think that bottle of rum is looking good right now.


Don't worry Al, apparantly Kawasaki have contracted Triumph to show them how it's done, begged em to use the factory even.
.

Well that explains a lot. So a Triumph is a wanna be kwaka or the cheaoper version of the kwaka (since most have a cylinder missing) A bit like the new Elba is F&P,s cheap range of appliances Kawasaki thought they would make a cheaper version and rebadge it. Maybe they are the factory rejects
It all makes sense now :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Owl]

Well that explains a lot. So a Triumph is a wanna be kwaka or the cheaoper version of the kwaka (since most have a cylinder missing) A bit like the new Elba is F&P,s cheap range of appliances Kawasaki thought they would make a cheaper version and rebadge it. Maybe they are the factory rejects
It all makes sense now :rofl::rofl::rofl:

I knew something like that would be coming:laugh:. If they did rebadge it, they did a pretty good job, cause none of my letters have fallen off!:D

[manwithav8]

I knew something like that would be coming:laugh:. If they did rebadge it, they did a pretty good job, cause none of my letters have fallen off!:D

Hey, or something as significant as a PANNIER lol

[NZsarge]

. Ashhurst cafe was very pleasant.

Indeed it was, worth another look at some point I reckon.

[Meanie]

Hey, or something as significant as a PANNIER lol

Well, we all know what the RF does best eh just ask the Yod :oi-grr:

[Meanie]

I knew something like that would be coming:laugh:.

Wouldve been rude not to have

[Owl]

Ashhurst cafe was very pleasant.


Indeed it was, worth another look at some point I reckon.

Long haul, so where was the second stop?:laugh:


Hey, or something as significant as a PANNIER lol

Awww that's cruel!:rolleyes: At least letters don't cost too much!

[manwithav8]

Well, we all know what the RF does best eh just ask the Yod :oi-grr:

hahah ouch... Poor YOD

[Bonez]

Those damn Hondas finding shortcuts need a talking too.

Someone set the tables for Lancelot and his motly band. :innocent:

[Elysium]

Hope you guys had fun. I spent most of the day biking around Ashurst and then Grey Town. I think I passed some of you guy on my way home. (Sure I saw a green Kawazaki or two pass me)

[KiwiKat]

Hope you guys had fun. I spent most of the day biking around Ashurst and then Grey Town. I think I passed some of you guy on my way home. (Sure I saw a green Kawazaki or two pass me)

Please tell. How do you get frm Ashhurst to Greytown without anywhere in between. Is it a secret tunnel?

[oscarnz]

I will be there on Friday, with my new bike. But dont finish work till 6pm so will be there between 6.15 and 6.30, oh thats right my new bike goes heaps faster, will be there asap as I can. Leaving straight from work.

Have been told I am organising the route (mmm might have to get the map out)

[cowboyz]

might call past for a gander, got the boys birthday so no ride for me

[yod]

I will be there on Friday, with my new bike. But dont finish work till 6pm so will be there between 6.15 and 6.30, oh thats right my new bike goes heaps faster, will be there asap as I can. Leaving straight from work.

Have been told I am organising the route (mmm might have to get the map out)

i might be there for a chat but am heading up to napier so depending on which way you decide to head, i may or may not be able to join in for part of the ride

unless you feel like chasing a blackbird up highway 50 of course:rockon:

[Meanie]

unless you feel like chasing a blackbird up highway 50 of course:rockon:

No fun in that, too easy :whistle:

[NZsarge]

I will be there on Friday, with my new bike. But dont finish work till 6pm so will be there between 6.15 and 6.30, oh thats right my new bike goes heaps faster, will be there asap as I can. Leaving straight from work.

Have been told I am organising the route (mmm might have to get the map out)
Mint, if the weather plays ball i'll be there.

i might be there for a chat but am heading up to napier so depending on which way you decide to head, i may or may not be able to join in for part of the ride

unless you feel like chasing a blackbird up highway 50 of course:rockon:
Hope all goes well with the festivities up there, enjoy the ride mate.

No fun in that, too easy :whistle:
:laugh:

[yod]

No fun in that, too easy :whistle:

you planning on taking my rear wheel off first?

[banditrider]

I will be there on Friday, with my new bike. But dont finish work till 6pm so will be there between 6.15 and 6.30, oh thats right my new bike goes heaps faster, will be there asap as I can. Leaving straight from work.

Have been told I am organising the route (mmm might have to get the map out)

I can't make it now either, will look forward to checking it out another day.

signed

an ex-750F rider

[manwithav8]

you planning on taking my rear wheel off first?

Instead of him taking your rear off, HE could take my front off and balance it lol

[cowboyz]

Instead of him taking your rear off, HE could take my front off and balance it lol

why do that? none of the rest of the suzuki is stable.

[manwithav8]

why do that? none of the rest of the suzuki is stable.

Are you serious, you really need to see your back end as your riding pal, I was getting motion sickness just following you:angry2:

[86GSXR]

I've never seen Lance's back end :gob:

[manwithav8]

I've never seen Lance's back end :gob:

hahah true that and your lucky, it ain't pretty I can tell you that

[cowboyz]

I've never seen Lance's back end :gob:

thats it. you keep temptation out of sight. You know its the wise choice.

[KiwiKat]

I will be there on Friday, with my new bike. But dont finish work till 6pm so will be there between 6.15 and 6.30, oh thats right my new bike goes heaps faster, will be there asap as I can. Leaving straight from work.

Have been told I am organising the route (mmm might have to get the map out)

Thanks for bringing along the spare parts on Friday. Watch that new back tyre, they are slippery, 6000rpm for first 500k is still about 130kph.:ride:

[Elysium]

Please tell. How do you get frm Ashhurst to Greytown without anywhere in between. Is it a secret tunnel?

Nah lol I did stop a few times along the way as you get sore bum after a couple of hours non-stop riding. I visited a fruit shop on the way to Masterton and stop at a couple of supermarkets as well.

Didn't spend much time in Greytown as I had to get back to Palmy for a work due.

[oscarnz]

Thanks for bringing along the spare parts on Friday. Watch that new back tyre, they are slippery, 6000rpm for first 500k is still about 130kph.:ride:

LOL nah you have the spare parts, Nah my back tyre is now very scrubbed in thanks to Pauly tonight.
Have been told to ride the bike as I would normally ride it, not to be too gentle otherwise it wont perform at its best when it is run in.

[oscarnz]

Right meet a stray Dog at lunchtime today, and we have come up with a route for tomorrow night. At this stage the end point will be Irish bar in Feilding, but that could change lol

See you all tomorrow night, please dont leave without me :nono:

[miper]

Hi there.
Whats the deal with the friday rides.
I live local and it seems like a good way to meet some like minded souls

[KiwiKat]

Hi there.
Whats the deal with the friday rides.
I live local and it seems like a good way to meet some like minded souls

Informal rides.
Hosted from Ashhurst, meet at Mobil 6pm, normally leaving 6:20 +. Mixed ages and abilities. Nice crew. Rides about an hour or so.

[cowboyz]

wooHoo. Another from the centre of the universe.

Friday night rides are on every Friday night (funny that).

Meet at 6-6.30pm at mobil ashhurst.

Sometimes the route is planned, sometimes it is made up as we go.

Wont be riding this week cause of boys birthday but will be there at 6pm for nzsarges birthday presentation. (and to see how much we can embarass him)

[oscarnz]

wooHoo. Another from the centre of the universe.

Friday night rides are on every Friday night (funny that).

Meet at 6-6.30pm at mobil ashhurst.

Sometimes the route is planned, sometimes it is made up as we go.

Wont be riding this week cause of boys birthday but will be there at 6pm for nzsarges birthday presentation. (and to see how much we can embarass him)

I hope you are coming to look at my bike as well??? :rolleyes:

[cowboyz]

I hope you are coming to look at my bike as well??? :rolleyes:

Of course. Pity timing is wrong. would have been great to be on the first fri night ride with the superkat

[oscarnz]

Of course. Pity timing is wrong. would have been great to be on the first fri night ride with the superkat

Sorry about that honey. You could escort us down to the 4 Square or so.

[cowboyz]

I know its a friday night ride in all, but you could try to do more than 500metres!

[oscarnz]

I know its a friday night ride in all, but you could try to do more than 500metres!

We are doing more than that, and opps my bad we are not going that way, you could escort us to the bridge and beyond you if like (Aokautere way)

[NZsarge]

Wont be riding this week cause of boys birthday but will be there at 6pm for nzsarges birthday presentation. (and to see how much we can embarass him)

Wow, mixed feelings, excitement and terror....
*cough! cough!* I think i'm coming down with the flu... *cough!*
Might just hide around the corner and join in on the back of the ride once it's under way.. :lol:

[yod]

wont be meeting at the mobil now, i thought i may as well get away earlier if I can so i'll head off in an hour or so, catch up next week

enjoy the ride

[Meanie]

Hi there.
Whats the deal with the friday rides.
I live local and it seems like a good way to meet some like minded souls

Welcome to KB and i see you live in the centre of the universe, congrats
Ill see you all at the Mobil but Monie and I have a family thing to go to in Levin tonight and will be in the cage :weep:

[manwithav8]

I won't be there either, must do food shopping etc etc.. Also haven't sorted out the front end but thats the minor reason I not making it lol

[Horse]

Sadly I too will be missing out on the ride tonight - I have to go eat an unfeasibly large Thanksgiving dinner with some Seppo friends.

And I think I just saw a certain liquid silver yamaha cruising down George St.

[KiwiKat]

Enjoy the ride tonight, I can't make it.

Watch that wind on the Manawatu plains it is unreal, very strong easterly gusts.

[banditrider]

Pretty lousy looking response for tonight's ride. What's wrong with you all?




Oh, and I won't be there either - another birthday party to go to...

[Owl]

Change of plan for me too. I could've squeezed in the start, but I've got to be back here before 7pm and didn't fancy getting kitted up for a ride to Ashhurst and back!
I want to see pics of Sarge holding goodies and Carmen's 750! Cowboyz will be good for that, as he's a machine with a camera.:yes:

[Switch]

Was a good ride tonight guys :) I enjoyed it, sorry if i made too much noise :clap: See you all again next week probally

[oscarnz]

Good ride tonight, great to see some new faces.
Out thru Linton, Tokomaru, thru to Opiki, then Rangiotu, Glen Oroua, Rongotea, Mt Stewart, Halcombe, and finally Feilding to the Irish bar.

Nice steady pace, a couple of wrong turns, but we all caught up at Rongotea with only about 5mins between us all.

My bike is awesome, really enjoyed tonight, starting to become at one with it.

[NZsarge]

Good ride tonight, great to see some new faces.
Out thru Linton, Tokomaru, thru to Opiki, then Rangiotu, Glen Oroua, Rongotea, Mt Stewart, Halcombe, and finally Feilding to the Irish bar.

Nice steady pace, a couple of wrong turns, but we all caught up at Rongotea with only about 5mins between us all.

My bike is awesome, really enjoyed tonight, starting to become at one with it.
Your bike is indeed "mint!" Enjoyable ride tonight.

[NZsarge]

Thanks for the gift everyone :niceone:
I'll save them for the trip to the coro loop I reckon. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Thanks for the gift everyone :niceone:
I'll save them for the trip to the coro loop I reckon. :niceone:

it was our pleasure. hope you enjoy it.

[cowboyz]

Good ride tonight, great to see some new faces.
Out thru Linton, Tokomaru, thru to Opiki, then Rangiotu, Glen Oroua, Rongotea, Mt Stewart, Halcombe, and finally Feilding to the Irish bar.

Nice steady pace, a couple of wrong turns, but we all caught up at Rongotea with only about 5mins between us all.

My bike is awesome, really enjoyed tonight, starting to become at one with it.

mint bike. bit shiny and not alot of green on it (I dont recall seeing any!) but very nice all the same

[NZsarge]

it was our pleasure. hope you enjoy it.

When it's propelling my bike in a forward type fashion it''l be impossible not to, was pretty stunned at the amount too... Twas like oh nice...oh fark! when I saw the two others behind the 50. Wicked.

[Bonez]

Was a good ride tonight guys :) I enjoyed it, sorry if i made too much noise :clap: See you all again next week proballyWhat noise? All I heard was the "tap tap tapperty tap" of the GB. Good wee poodle alright. It was lovely to see new faces on the ride too. It was good to catch up with Barry and have a gork at oscarnzs new scoot. Doing overtime today so will have a quiet afternoon recovering. May head east tomorrow body willing.

Shiny side up everyone.

[chanceyy]

yup was a nice wee scoot .. nice bike carmen sure look like you was having fun on it :)

catch up again another day huh :msn-wink:

[miper]

Yeah good time had by all. Good group mto ride with. Sorry couldn't stick around in fielding but had to get home. Maybe next time

[oscarnz]

Who is riding tonight??

[NZsarge]

Who is riding tonight??

I won't for a change, might try to clean the bike up but I think it's a exercise in futility, the road has just been graded, talk about your dust bowls not to mention the outside water is pretty dirty, ah the joys of living in the countryside...

[road king]

Who is riding tonight??

im picking up my new bike today, ill be there:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

im picking up my new bike today, ill be there:2thumbsup

Sweet! Pictures!

[banditrider]

Who is riding tonight??

Got our work do tonight - will wave as we go past on our way to a certain brewery in Magatinoka (sp).

[Meanie]

Monie and I are gearing up to get ready. Bloody nice evening for it

[Elysium]

I wont. I spent most of today on my bike so pretty shagged at the moment.

And on a side note, I tried out some ear plugs since I saw most of you guys wearing them and boy do they work! Seemed like my bike was going faster and the world outsid my helmet was quiet and calm.

[yod]

I wont. I spent most of today on my bike toay so pretty shagged at the moment.

And on a side note, I tried out some ear plugs since I saw most of you guys wearing them and boy do they work! Seemed like my bike was going faster and the world outsid my helmet was quiet and calm.

i know what you mean :yes:

i dont use them for just pootling around town etc, but i wouldn't be without them on an open road excursion of any distance

[oscarnz]

great ride tonight, love those back roads.
great to see Norman out and about, Baz you might need to put a spare tank on him :rolleyes:

Sorry I didnt stay long at pub, my head was thumping and I was feeling the best.

Am totally loving my new bike, just need to start getting my speed up abit more around corners.

[NZsarge]

Am totally loving my new bike, just need to start getting my speed up abit more around corners.

Do I smell a track day coming on?:yes:

[cowboyz]

i dont wear them. find my ears get sore if I do. Wind noise doesnt bother me.

[Meanie]

i dont wear them. find my ears get sore if I do. Wind noise doesnt bother me.

Aye, what did you say

[cowboyz]

what????????????????????

[banditrider]

i dont wear them. find my ears get sore if I do. Wind noise doesnt bother me.


Aye, what did you say

Deaf old farts!

[Bonez]

Deaf old farts!

Hey! I heard that!

[banditrider]

What????????

[cowboyz]

too early in the week to start planning friday night ride? Or shall we wait till 6.25pm fri night to organise it?

[KiwiKat]

too early in the week to start planning friday night ride? Or shall we wait till 6.25pm fri night to organise it?

I take it you're riding Friday then?

The world is quiet this week. I'm planning to be on this one.

[cowboyz]

put me down for a definite maybe...........

[NZsarge]

Weather did'nt look too flash the last time I looked.

[dogsnbikes]

wont be out this week or next week have to be new year for me now work work work what ever that is

Oh by the way its only taken 4 or so months but I now have a speedo:woohoo:

[Elysium]

Oh by the way its only taken 4 or so months but I now have a speedo:woohoo:
Got tired of the old shorts? :laugh:

[oscarnz]

I am riding this week, am looking forward to it after the week that i have had so far

[yod]

Got tired of the old shorts? :laugh:

oh god

dogs in a set of speedos

:shit::eek5:

[suzukichick]

If you ever look like your heading over Wanganui way let me know I'd be interested in joining in on the ride :beer:

[KiwiKat]

If you ever look like your heading over Wanganui way let me know I'd be interested in joining in on the ride :beer:

With Summer here (I think) there may be some rides heading over your way. I suggest starting a thread "Wanganui weekly rides" or similar to get in touch with local riders.

Edited : Research shows you've done that. Great to see a keen new biker.

If we head over your way I'll send you a message.

[road king]

If you ever look like your heading over Wanganui way let me know I'd be interested in joining in on the ride :beer:

i usually ride over to ashhurst from wanganui after work

[KiwiKat]

i usually ride over to ashhurst from wanganui after work

Aha, on the phantom bike. Will we see this on Friday Nights Ride?

:Oi:On a more serious note _______________ Where are we riding? My Kat is suffering withdrawal this week.

[road king]

Aha, on the phantom bike. Will we see this on Friday Nights Ride? .

i hope so. there was a small problem getting it certified for registration. the headlight was pointing the wrong way, so they ordered a new headlight, it should get here tomorrow.

[oscarnz]

Aha, on the phantom bike. Will we see this on Friday Nights Ride?

:Oi:On a more serious note _______________ Where are we riding? My Kat is suffering withdrawal this week.

That decision isnt normally made till we are ready to leave Ashhurst.

I dont care as long as we ride :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

I won't be there tonight, bit crook.
Have a good one.

[86GSXR]

That's no good Sarge. Get better soon!

[NZsarge]

That's no good Sarge. Get better soon!

Cheers mate, might put me out tomorrow too, at least the weather is looking good for sunday, should definitely be right by then.

[Elysium]

Won't be doing any riding till I get a new front tyre. It appears I picked up a bald patch when I rode to Taupo last week so my front wobbles slightly at about 70km/h. It's noticable at all speeds but worse when hitting that 70km/h mark but smooths out at 100km/h.

[yod]

gorge, ballance, LEFT fork, past the bridge, left onto mangamaire, up to the Black Stump to wet the whistle.....ditched the rest of them for a run back over the track

mint, feels like bloody ages since i rode anywhere except work and back

[banditrider]

Great ride alright - awesome night out. Had a fantastic ride back following Supersonic over the track! Nope, ya SV is not too loud - sounded great!

[oscarnz]

Great ride tonight, really enjoyed it. God the track on the Pahiatua side is rather pitted.

Great to see some new faces.

[KiwiKat]

A lovely little jaunt. Who put those 25k corners there?

Great to see cowboyz make it on a ride (rear end seen only - not nice). Bugger about that faulty front wheel, maybe more weights needed.

[cowboyz]

gorge, ballance, LEFT fork, past the bridge, left onto mangamaire, up to the Black Stump to wet the whistle.....ditched the rest of them for a run back over the track

mint, feels like bloody ages since i rode anywhere except work and back

was good to see you out. Not long to go before you are going to have to buy a carseat for the blackbird.


Great ride alright - awesome night out. Had a fantastic ride back following Supersonic over the track! Nope, ya SV is not too loud - sounded great!

Didnt see ya leave! Was good following you through managmorie.


Great ride tonight, really enjoyed it. God the track on the Pahiatua side is rather pitted.

Great to see some new faces.

Yes it is. Had a bit of entertainment coming through that bit. They should just put big judder bars there to smooth the road out. Would be better than whats there at the moment.


A lovely little jaunt. Who put those 25k corners there?

Great to see cowboyz make it on a ride (rear end seen only - not nice). Bugger about that faulty front wheel, maybe more weights needed.

25k corners are mint!
You dont have a honda hiding in your garage while your checking out my rear end?

[86GSXR]

Choiiiiice nite out alright! Good to see such a good mix of old and new. Couldn't believe it when the other Tiger turned up :gob: looked good on the move too :whistle: Excellent squirt back over the track.

[NZsarge]

Choiiiiice nite out alright! Good to see such a good mix of old and new. Couldn't believe it when the other Tiger turned up :gob: looked good on the move too :whistle: Excellent squirt back over the track.

Another Tiger.. Do tell.

[banditrider]

Didnt see ya leave! Was good following you through managmorie.


Yes, bike is too quiet.


Another Tiger.. Do tell.

It was orange but did not have stripes.

[NZsarge]

It was orange but did not have stripes.

Is it the Orange one that was for sale in Anza's?

[86GSXR]

It was indeed. Mark had it out for a demo ride. We may be seeing a black one appearing! You feeling better? I'm working all weekend, bugger!

[NZsarge]

It was indeed. Mark had it out for a demo ride. We may be seeing a black one appearing! You feeling better? I'm working all weekend, bugger!
Still feel shitty, might just sneak out to woodville in the car to check out the bikes for 10 minutes then leg it back home. BTW, who's Mark?

[banditrider]

Still feel shitty, might just sneak out to woodville in the car to check out the bikes for 10 minutes then leg it back home.

That's a shame dude (and you too Al), it looks we're getting an awesome day for the Coast to Coast - makes a nice change!

[NZsarge]

That's a shame dude (and you too Al), it looks we're getting an awesome day for the Coast to Coast - makes a nice change!

Yeah it sucks big time, was looking forward to it too, would have been my first C 2 C. Sounds like you're going over the saddle at some point, if I can face the drive over I might park up at the place we usually stop at the bottom of the saddle to look at the bikes going past, Nurofen cold and flu rocks!

[chanceyy]

Yeah it sucks big time, was looking forward to it too, would have been my first C 2 C. Sounds like you're going over the saddle at some point, if I can face the drive over I might park up at the place we usually stop at the bottom of the saddle to look at the bikes going past, Nurofen cold and flu rocks!

apparently it alternates routes each yr .. shannon > track or feilding > saddle so since last yr was shannon direction if they do alternate it should be feilding > saddle this yr

[NZsarge]

apparently it alternates routes each yr .. shannon > track or feilding > saddle so since last yr was shannon direction if they do alternate it should be feilding > saddle this yr

Yeah I picked up that it was the saddle this year 'cause it was mentioned on the C 2 C thread on McRides.

[ynot slow]

Enjoy the chaos out there guys and be safe with the crazies who ride once a year,usually c2c or toy ride,shit that is almost me lately.

Suddenly working Sat for 6 hours seems silly with rides and weather improving,still might hit the road after work and tiki tour after 3ish today.

[SuperSonic]

Great ride alright - awesome night out. Had a fantastic ride back following Supersonic over the track! Nope, ya SV is not too loud - sounded great!

Yeah that was a awesome run over the track:chase:. Starting to remember that road more and more now. So its a good sound track then?:niceone::first: It does have a bit more up and go in the slower corners and from the front set it sounds awesome. Did you see that maigpie bird near take out my front tyre? Bloody thing.

Thanks to all the others of an awesome friday night ride. Great to meet some more people and great to see more bikes too. Might see some of you all today at the coast coast.

NZsage hope you are feeling better soon. :sleep:

[banditrider]

Did you see that maigpie bird near take out my front tyre? Bloody thing.


Yep, real close one. See ya at the coast soon.

[SuperSonic]

Yep, real close one. See ya at the coast soon.

Must have been one of those japan bred birds:confused:.............kamikaze madpie:2guns:

[KiwiKat]

Just wondering if anyone had some great ideas for a Friday Night Silly Season Ride. Finding a quiet stop of point could be a challenge. Maybe someone knows a private venue or such.

Would Ashhurst Domain Cafe be available / suitable?

[cowboyz]

fusion in ashhurst is nice. Probably not that crowded as there are never crowds in ashhurst!

I will probably not be there this friday anyhow cause I got about 400 things to do on friday. suck.

[KiwiKat]

fusion in ashhurst is nice. Probably not that crowded as there are never crowds in ashhurst!

I will probably not be there this friday anyhow cause I got about 400 things to do on friday. suck.

Suck what?

[cowboyz]

suck the no riding. long range is for rain anyhow.

[Meanie]

Suck what?

OMG dont go there :crazy:

[Paul_C]

Hey Guys,

Just got the new bike (VFR800). Would be keen to come out in the new year when I get back from leave and join you guys for a ride (or a regular series of rides even).

[NZsarge]

fusion in ashhurst is nice. Probably not that crowded as there are never crowds in ashhurst!

I will probably not be there this friday anyhow cause I got about 400 things to do on friday. suck.
Yeah Fusion is a good venue, do 399 things thursday then friday will be sweet! Sorted.:niceone:

Hey Guys,

Just got the new bike (VFR800). Would be keen to come out in the new year when I get back from leave and join you guys for a ride (or a regular series of rides even).

You'd be most welcome mate. :yes:

[cowboyz]

Hey Guys,

Just got the new bike (VFR800). Would be keen to come out in the new year when I get back from leave and join you guys for a ride (or a regular series of rides even).

thats whay friday night rides are all about. bring it along. be good riding to be had this summer.

[oscarnz]

I think we should have a short ride on Friday, if weather isnt too bad, as its our last one before Xmas.

What do you all think?

[Paul_C]

Awesome, catch you guys in the new years then :Punk:

[86GSXR]

I think we should have a short ride on Friday, if weather isnt too bad, as its our last one before Xmas.

What do you all think?

You know me, I'm keen :yes:


Awesome, catch you guys in the new years then :Punk:

Good stuff mate, plenty of great rides around here :niceone:

[cowboyz]

i have plans on friday so wont be out on the bike.

[KiwiKat]

I think we should have a short ride on Friday, if weather isnt too bad, as its our last one before Xmas.

What do you all think?

I agree. Lots of sillies out, weather is dodgy. Keeping away from the towns would be good. Unless the skies open I will be there with bells on. Fusion for drinks etc. sounds nice. They do mean grub.

:Offtopic: Freedom have a munched GSZ750F(black sistership with sports pipe). Another case of a car doing a u turn. Bent frame, poked. Only motor and back end salvageable.:weep:

[banditrider]

I'm out - betta do me shopping at some stage...

[Meanie]

Hey Guys,

Just got the new bike (VFR800). Would be keen to come out in the new year when I get back from leave and join you guys for a ride (or a regular series of rides even).

Nice Paul, brought a VFR earlier this year for the wife and we are stoked with it
Be good to see you on a ride soon

[sinfull]

i have plans on friday so wont be out on the bike.
You know sex is highly over rated don't you ?


I'm out - betta do me shopping at some stage...
So is Xmas !