Christchurch maintenance evening(s)

[Dave-]

heh...when i arrived (albeit late) i noted very little maintenance and a lot more shooting the breeze...then we went for a beer...

[homer]

Glad I came along tonight guys! Was good to put more names to faces. Thanks to Wayne for lending me his knowledge, am looking forward to doing my brakes next week. Great to learn a little more about bike maintenance, and have a bit of a social time. :rockon:

good you came along and im sure you ll find itll help a lot

[Dave-]

Ahhhh...who wants to help lift my bike as i measure the suspension and set it up?

shout you a beer after.

[laRIKin]

Ahhhh...who wants to help life my bike as i measure the suspension and set it up?

shout you a beer after.

I think I understand what you have written?
I maybe there to get someone to help measure my bike so I can set up my suspension as well.

[Mr Triple]

Ahhhh...who wants to help life my bike as i measure the suspension and set it up?

shout you a beer after.



If I make it Dave, I'll help put some life into your bike as long as I don't have to give it mouth to mouth.:laugh:

[Dave-]

....e and t keys are too close together....personally I blame apple.

[Mikkel]

....e and t keys are too close together....personally I blame apple.

Yep, don't forget the meat in your diet :devil2:

[Shadows]

Nice to meet you guys.

[JMemonic]

Good to see folks getting some of the maintenance jobs done, and again big ups to Wayne for providing the workshop.

Hope you guys got out for a beer afterwards.

If you have smallish jobs you want to get done or even questions you want answers to you will not find a better place or time to do this so take advantage of it while you can, summer is approaching.

[Dave-]

nah we didnt go for a beer....my alcoholic friends (helen and alex) wern't there....

cheers for the suspension help lemans, and wayne for the roof and tools and stuff :)

september start to WNR? best keep the thread in the oven for a bit longer.

[phoenixgtr]

september start to WNR?

Itching to get back into it? Me too.

I should make it along next week with my green friend, who has missed you all so much while she's been in hospital

[JMemonic]

september start to WNR? best keep the thread in the oven for a bit longer.

September is only 7 Wednesdays away :2thumbsup, not sure when daylight savings starts though.

[JMemonic]

Itching to get back into it? Me too.

In a word ... yes :drool:


I should make it along next week with my green friend, who has missed you all so much while she's been in hospital

Thats good news, to hear that your bike will be up and running so soon.

[helenoftroy]

nah we didnt go for a beer....my alcoholic friends (helen and alex) wern't there.

:Oi:the cheek of young ones!!you'l keep!!:spanking:

Itching to get back into it? Me too.

I should make it along next week with my green friend, who has missed you all so much while she's been in hospital

Impatiently waiting too:wait:

[El Stevo]

Daylight savings starts 28th September :cool:

[Dave-]

1st of october then?

[phoenixgtr]

Thats good news, to hear that your bike will be up and running so soon.

What do you mean "so soon"?? It's been 2 months!!

Anyway, the WNR has already been added to the KB calender to officially restart on the 1st October. Doesn't mean we can't start a little earlier...

[Sellout]

Excellent. 1st October officially added to my calendar. Looking forward to getting the Elsie out and about a bit more than just the daily commute!!

I will be able to get a "Hall Pass" by then. I'm hoping to get to a Maintanence evening as well, but Bubs has caught a cold so presently have other duties. :doctor: :doh:

[JMemonic]

What do you mean "so soon"?? It's been 2 months!!

Yes only 2 months ... says he still waiting on parts after waiting on insurance co to make up their minds. You are just bragging now to rub it in right:blink:


Anyway, the WNR has already been added to the KB calender to officially restart on the 1st October. Doesn't mean we can't start a little earlier...

Sweet news sounds good.

[laRIKin]

cheers for the suspension help lemans, and wayne for the roof and tools and stuff :)

No thank you for helping me do mine.:2thumbsup

Hope you bike is handling better now and remind me to bring my "C" spanners for the next meeting.

[The Lone Rider]

What do you mean "so soon"?? It's been 2 months!!

Anyway, the WNR has already been added to the KB calender to officially restart on the 1st October. Doesn't mean we can't start a little earlier...

Bike rallies start september, although looks like no little river this time

September 1st, not Oct :P

[homer]

whats the plan for the next wed night ?

[Dave-]

lemans is bringing some C spanners and we're going to have a try at my rear suspension.

ahh thats it i think for me....

[karla]

lemans is bringing some C spanners and we're going to have a try at my rear suspension.

ahh thats it i think for me....

LOL - you are baaad!

Missed the night (I had a work dinner) - sigh. Sounds like it was fun :)

I need to get a wof - wonder where I should go :confused:. Wofman? LOL.

[karla]

Btw ...
Happy birthday SDU :) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1642822#post1642822)

[laRIKin]

Here is a link for changing your spark plugs on a CBR250.
Sorry I can not remember your name.
Hope it helps and you may want to buy a tube spark plug tool so we can modify it so we can change your plugs next week.

http://www.cbr250.com/cbr250/tuning/plugguide/plugs.html

[Dave-]

Here is a link for changing your spark plugs on a CBR250.
Sorry I can not remember your name.
Hope it helps and you may want to buy a tube spark plug tool so we can modify it so we can change your plugs next week.

http://www.cbr250.com/cbr250/tuning/plugguide/plugs.html

CBR250Tom I'm pretty sure.

[Spuds1234]

I will be there hopefully this Wednesday so Helen and Dave if you are there, we can all be alchoholics together.

Actually I would be quite keen on a mid week drink to be honest.

See you guys on Wednesday.

[TuonoTom]

Thanks for the link. I'll get one of those plug tools soon. I won't be able to come along tomorrow night though, I have a test on Thursday morning :brick: Should be able to make it next Wednesday night though.

Tom


Here is a link for changing your spark plugs on a CBR250.
Sorry I can not remember your name.
Hope it helps and you may want to buy a tube spark plug tool so we can modify it so we can change your plugs next week.

http://www.cbr250.com/cbr250/tuning/plugguide/plugs.html

[laRIKin]

Thanks for the link. I'll get one of those plug tools soon. I won't be able to come along tomorrow night though, I have a test on Thursday morning :brick: Should be able to make it next Wednesday night though.

Tom

OK I will try and make it next week.
Good luck with your test.

[Dave-]

ah my plugs are coming up on the maintenance chart at 24000kms iirc, I think im just under 23000...

[Mr Triple]

Got the day off tomorrow so Supersonic and I may call in tomorrow night for a noisy and maybe even a beer if not to late.:beer:

[homer]

Got the day off tomorrow so Supersonic and I may call in tomorrow night for a noisy and maybe even a beer if not to late.:beer:

will be there to i think , c u then

[hayd3n]

am gonna be up first week of august..
go out riding much??
would be good to meet fellow kbs

[Dave-]

dont forget the C spanners lemans!

[hayd3n]

if you have any small plastic repair jobs i can do them if needed i can bring up the welder and some abs rod

[Spuds1234]

if you have any small plastic repair jobs i can do them if needed i can bring up the welder and some abs rod

You could be a handy person to know.

Especially with the way a few of us seem to be going.

[fireliv]

if you have any small plastic repair jobs i can do them if needed i can bring up the welder and some abs rod

Yes very handy.... are you coming up from Dunners??

[hayd3n]

yeah up for a week ill be at course during work hours but am free after that
im staying in linwood

[JMemonic]

yeah up for a week ill be at course during work hours but am free after that
im staying in linwood

Sounds like an excuse for another visit to the twisted hop to me :rolleyes::apint:

[laRIKin]

Sounds like an excuse for another visit to the twisted hop to me :rolleyes::apint:

I liked that German Beer, 8.5, numbers that I like.:innocent:

[helenoftroy]

yeah up for a week ill be at course during work hours but am free after that
im staying in linwood


Sounds like an excuse for another visit to the twisted hop to me :rolleyes::apint:

As if some of us need much of an excuse ....!!!eh:msn-wink:

Would be great to catch up with you Hayd3n

[Mr Triple]

I liked that German Beer, 8.5, numbers that I like.:innocent:


You're just an alkey Lemans, or is it 8.5km to home if you drink too much:lol:

[laRIKin]

You're just an alkey Lemans, or is it 8.5km to home if you drink too much:lol:

What is this " Drink to much "??:scratch:
Never heard of it.
I have hear of running out of drink.
Like I said last night, " why two hands and only one mouth?":apint::drinknsin:drinkup:

[Mr Triple]

Like I said last night, " why two hands and only one mouth?":apint::drinknsin:drinkup:


Very good point I'll remember that tomorrow night:bleh::apint:

[helenoftroy]

Very good point I'll remember that tomorrow night:bleh::apint:

Tequilla shots mmmmm.........are you game boys??:devil2:

Actually - Bent51 you have enough problems with a raging Tiger on one wheel as it is,God youd never control her after a few drinks!!:innocent:

And as for lemans after a few!!!....well enuff said!!:rofl::rofl:

[laRIKin]

Tequilla shots mmmmm.........are you game boys??:devil2:

Bring it on.:nya: (well I use to be able to drink it like water)

[Mr Triple]

Bring it on.:nya: (well I use to be able to drink it like water)


Well you mite have to bring your sleeping bag Lemans, I can sleep in my top box:rolleyes:

[hayd3n]

so whats the plan if anyone needs work done ill need access to a grinder of some sort the smaller the better

[laRIKin]

I can sleep in my top box:rolleyes:

Well it's big enough.:laugh:

[homer]

whats doing this week guys ,
i have a bash plate to pick up in chch , so i may get time to come and fit it to the DR .
just need a spanner or 2 and maybe some help .
so where are we at this week ?

[Dave-]

waynes?

i dont think i need to do anything...oh other than my sparks...but thats a weekend crusade.

[The Lone Rider]

Hey, can someone put up a list of what's been covered so far in the evenings?

Might be a good idea if the students now taught - ie.. those there for an oil change lesson now come and do an oil change themselves and teach it. Learn and retention by teaching what they learnt? With supervision when needed of course.

[SDU]

whats doing this week guys ,
i have a bash plate to pick up in chch , so i may get time to come and fit it to the DR .
just need a spanner or 2 and maybe some help .
so where are we at this week ?

Be good to see your new toy:rockon:Sure someone will have a spanner lying around somewhere.

[Spuds1234]

Might be a good idea if the students now taught

You will find that Wolfman is now pretty much just opening up the garage for our use and if its been anything like it was last week, hes not actually fixing anything himself at all.

[homer]

due to today being wet , i may not be along:(

but i see from last week if you guys want to keep this going in the winter , you need to find things to be done .

fork oil change, im sure a lot need that done ,
break fluid,
change the oil and filter .
its a great opportunity to change oil, and you will have a torque wrench somewhere handy to use.

[Wet]

I could have a look at the state of my air filter. Haven't taken it to parts before to get to it, so some pointers in that direction could be helpful. Just curious to see it's condition.

Maybe a plugs check if it's not too much of a drama.

[Dave-]

fork oil, yes please

oil change in a 300km

spark plugs *looks at lemans and tom*

[phoenixgtr]

Should be along for a bit tonight, depending on what my fathers up to. (He's staying with us for the next few days so don't really want to just leave him at home by himself). Got a couple of good reasons to come along tonight though...

[wofman]

thats wright i am not here to do the work it is more for you to come along and do it yourself. the workshop is to be used we have most tools you will need
and enough space to work.as i am not a bike mechanic all i can do is to advise you on how to do the job

[TuonoTom]

fork oil, yes please

oil change in a 300km

spark plugs *looks at lemans and tom*

I might not be able to make it tonight :( managed to blow the fuse that covers turn lights, and brake lights. If I can find and replace it I'll be there.

[homer]

I might not be able to make it tonight :( managed to blow the fuse that covers turn lights, and brake lights. If I can find and replace it I'll be there.

just go early before dark and then you might be able to fix it , if you cant fix it then your stuffed cause itll be dark.

[hayd3n]

course has been cancelled again not enuff numbers again :<

[The Lone Rider]

thats wright i am not here to do the work it is more for you to come along and do it yourself. the workshop is to be used we have most tools you will need
and enough space to work.as i am not a bike mechanic all i can do is to advise you on how to do the job

well then if anyone wants tips on how to make their bike louder... :headbang:

or quieter

:wari:

[Dave-]

tom do you and lemans want to work out a time this weekend for doing some sparks?

I'm gonna bring my maintenance shedule! and work out whats gonna be fun etc

[TuonoTom]

tom do you and lemans want to work out a time this weekend for doing some sparks?

I'm gonna bring my maintenance shedule! and work out whats gonna be fun etc

Yeah Dave that'd be a good idea. I'm sure we can work something out tomorrow night? Weather looks like it's going to be bad again, but I'll be there :cool:

[laRIKin]

Yeah Dave that'd be a good idea. I'm sure we can work something out tomorrow night? Weather looks like it's going to be bad again, but I'll be there :cool:

If we start early we could get it done tonight.
That is if we don't piss around to much.
I will try to make it there early.

[TuonoTom]

Should I get one of those spark plug tools?

[phoenixgtr]

Should I get one of those spark plug tools?

I can bring one along if you need it

EDIT: I'm assuming it's the tool to get the buggers out that you're talking about...

[The Lone Rider]

Can't make it today as working but I am going to try and make it next week, if anyone can help me sort out my speedo. Just put on a new speedo cable but it's not working all that well.

[laRIKin]

Should I get one of those spark plug tools?

Would help.:msn-wink:

Just a normal tube one that we can cut down if we have to, will do.

I will look in my box of bits and see what I have that may do the job.

[imdying]

Had to turn down a 5/8th sparkplug socket for a mate the other day, it wouldn't fit down the hole in his cylinder head. If any of you keen young things get stuck like that, let me know, happy to turn your ones down too. (cause I hate those tube type factory ones)

[Deviant Esq]

Well first of all, hello again everyone... haven't been logging on to KB for quite a while recently, just haven't been bothered and had other things to do. But I thought I'd pop in and see how things were going... and then I spotted that people were looking for excuses to drink some beer?! :woohoo: Ahem. I could use a bit of whistle whetting practice.... :whistle:

Haven't been along to any of the events lately because I've either had a lot to do on the evening in question or (as today) the weather's been absolutely rubbish and my gear doesn't keep me dry, which isn't much fun when riding in from where I live.

Hanging out for the nicer weather and daylight savings starting again, haven't had a chance to do much riding recently with all the rain and generally shitty conditions we've had! Still nearly 3 months away though in the case of daylight savings :(

[Dave-]

MY GOD!

I was actually thinking I havent seen you in aaages, since i got the zxr even.

[stevewederell]

Connie's a little sick and in a few parts today but hopefully by this Wednesday I'll be able to ride there.

Poor thing was running like she was about out of fuel. :argh:

Checked plugs - black, dirty and gritty, so thought I'd just get new ones.
Air filter - dirty also so I'll get a new one of them too.:calm:

My main concern now is that if both of those are dirty then the carb' and other important "things" are dirty, clogged or worse, completely buggered.

Once I get the plugs and filter I'll be able to sort them, but as for the carb' I reckon I should stay away from it. Now is it worth doing what I can or just take it somewhere to get the "wire brush and dettol" treatment?

[laRIKin]

Once I get the plugs and filter I'll be able to sort them, but as for the carb' I reckon I should stay away from it. Now is it worth doing what I can or just take it somewhere to get the "wire brush and dettol" treatment?

It may or may not be to bad in side the carbs.
You will never know unless you pull them apart to look and clean.

If you do not want to pull them apart your self, I would put half a bottle of Wynn's (spelling maybe wrong) carb or injection cleaner in the gas tank for the next two tanks fulls.
It may do the trick and if it doesn't it can make cleaning out the carbs later easier as it will clean out the small fuel gallery's that you can not clean out and will do no harm.
And will help clean your fuel tank of any water that is there as well.

I would try this first as it is to easy not to.:jerry:

[stevewederell]

Cheers Lemans,

I feel quote releived after your suggestion. I'll replace all the bits and pieces (hopefully it won't cost too much) and then go hunting at Warehouse for that Wynns stuff.

Can't wait to get back on the ol' girl again, really missed hitting the road on such a cracker day!!

[Deviant Esq]

Sure was a cracking day today... I managed to get out for a ride for the first time in a few weekends, felt really good to get out and take care of a few of those evil cobwebs! :yes:

[stevewederell]

Still all on for this Wed? Anything exciting on the schedule this week?

I've got my new plugs so I'll throw them in tomorrow but looks like I've got a wee wait on the air filter so will have to take the cage down.

Side note for anyone looking for NGK plugs. I nabbed mine from Darbi Accessories and they gave me a sweet deal, $40.91 for 4 new plugs, much better than $17 and $16 quoted at two other places. :first:

[phoenixgtr]

I'm keen for this week. It's not actually supposed to be raining for a change. Anyone want to help set my sag? My bike's sag that is...

[laRIKin]

I'm keen for this week. It's not actually supposed to be raining for a change. Anyone want to help set my sag? My bike's sag that is...

Both must be adjusted with more pie's.:laugh:

[JMemonic]

Both must be adjusted with more pie's.:laugh:

hmm I went to the pie shop earlier and discovered there were no more pies, some bloke on a motorcycle ate them all, who was it :clap:

[Dave-]

i probably wont be doing my plugs this week (getting into the red for job vs savings) tris I can give ya a hand with yer sag.

[helenoftroy]

End of my working week tomorrow(theres been more dramas & excitement than ER this week i tell ya!!)

I will make an appearance and do my best to find drinking buddies if anyone is keen,,,,,:beer:

Will of course offer a huge amount of non technical support to you guys doing real bike stuff first:2thumbsup

[SuperSonic]

Hey all, just maybe if all goes like it should a will come along tonight as long as someone tells me were the hell the work shop is??????:shifty:

I hear their is a pie shortage so do we bring pies?????????????????????:done:

[phoenixgtr]

Gloucester Motor Co. - corner of Gloucester St & Fitzgerald Ave

Pies appreciated :2thumbsup

[Dave-]

im lubing cables tonight!

[TuonoTom]

im lubing cables tonight!


Might join you Dave :laugh:

[phoenixgtr]

Hmmm...

two guys with lube and some cables...maybe it's safer not to come tonight :pinch:

[stevewederell]

Keen to do the same, so maybe that's 3 guys and their cables. Want to get one of those groovy gadgets that you can clip over the end and squirt happy liquid into.

Hope to see you all tonight, depends if Connie stays happy!

[AllanB]

Get a couple more guys with their cables out and you'll all be able to form a circle :shit:

[laRIKin]

Mummy these boys are scaring me.:crazy:



Can we just talk about the pie's. B&E of course.:msn-wink::devil2:

[The Lone Rider]

Excuse the color.. but *$)WQ_)(U$__$_$_@(E!!!!

Had been planning to come to this to run my dodgey speedo by some people.. but with the birthday bash this saturday I have my bike in parts - rewiring it at moment so I can unleash a secret weapon at the bike show hehe.

Maybe next time - two weeks from now

And Dave.. to bad you didn't put your name down for the bash. My nephew and your buddy Jordan is coming - and just so happens it's CKMC birthday, my birthday, Jordan's birthday, and KBer Bigfella's birthday all within the same 5 days... Saturday will be epic!

[_Shrek_]

was coming tonight but had to come home & fix the puncture on my back wheel :mad: had to walk six k's in the pitch black :calm:, on the bright side very thankful i can fix it here with Mrs Shrek close by :blip:
so cya next week for B&E pie? if there is no rep practice for kids :laugh:

[Spuds1234]

For those of you wondering, Im now at hour 27 and 13 minutes.

Got home safely and am about to hit the hay.

Was a very good night and Im glad I came. Helen are you only going to these nights for the beers afterwards?

[Dave-]

Was a very good night and Im glad I came. Helen are you only going to these nights for the beers afterwards?

aren't you?

woot that throttle is insane now, I don't have to put my weight on it to turn it.

also after I waxed my chain and cleaned my discs the bike now makes no noise when I roll it...it's kinda airy...

cheers to wayne for his garage and his lube, and his lube applicator thinger and his chain cleaner and his rags and his company and wisdom.

edit: lone, I couldn't make it, got family (cousin) over from the UK and it's like their formal dinner night with us that night or something...don't ask

[Spuds1234]

aren't you?

Nope, I go to help out other people in need.

I briefly helped Tristian with his pies (Whos keen on a pie run to Jackons n next month some time, probably a saturday).

And I helped sort the broken cruiser.

Must say though that the pub is alot of fun afterwards.

[helenoftroy]

Hey all, just maybe if all goes like it should a will come along tonight as long as someone tells me were the hell the work shop is??????:shifty:

I hear their is a pie shortage so do we bring pies?????????????????????:done:
Dont you disappear on us without saying goodbye young Sam!!:bye:

Helen are you only going to these nights for the beers afterwards?

Weell i touched Tristans bike briefly....and I sat on your bike.....and i did say i was there to provide non-technical support:innocent:

Great to see so many people making use of Waynes generosity with the garage!hive of activity:Punk:

I do like the lager,coffee and company afterwards I will admit:wari:

[SuperSonic]

Dont you disappear on us without saying goodbye young Sam!!:bye:


No I won't, So sorry I could not make this. But I am sure it was for the best.:confused:




I briefly helped Tristian with his pies (Whos keen on a pie run to Jackons n next month some time, probably a saturday).

I was just think of this today and looked at the long range forcast:sunny:. :shifty: Sunday looks bloody good to me:Punk: Anyone keen say a last big ride as I will be off very soon:no::weep:

[laRIKin]

Anyone keen say a last big ride as I will be off very soon:no::weep:

All ways, rain or shine.:whocares:
Just bought some new touring pants that need testing.:scooter:

[SuperSonic]

Check out new thread just posted it:niceone: I have no idea how to put link on but Iam sure you can find it. Bring it on

[laRIKin]

Check out new thread just posted it:niceone: I have no idea how to put link on but Iam sure you can find it. Bring it on

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79302

[Spuds1234]

Whoops. Might have had a we run in with the Popo tonight on the way home.

35 demerits later.

First speeding ticket on the new bike :rockon:

They tell me that I have extra demerits on my license though that I dont know about. How do I find out how many I have left?

Otherwise tonight was a good night. Thankfully I didnt have a second beer though. That could have made things interesting.

[chanceyy]

They tell me that I have extra demerits on my license though that I dont know about. How do I find out how many I have left?


send pm to oscarnz & ask nicely .. :whistle:

[Dave-]

Whoops. Might have had a we run in with the Popo tonight on the way home.

35 demerits later.

First speeding ticket on the new bike :rockon:

They tell me that I have extra demerits on my license though that I dont know about. How do I find out how many I have left?

Otherwise tonight was a good night. Thankfully I didnt have a second beer though. That could have made things interesting.

fuckin' speeding....tisk tisk tisk.

[Spuds1234]

fuckin' speeding....tisk tisk tisk.

Your one to talk. You were going faster than me to catch up.

[Dave-]

Your one to talk. You were going faster than me to catch up.

:innocent:

[laRIKin]

You young lads will never learn.:oi-grr:

You should ride like me and never speed.:whistle:

Shit happens and you can get demerits for other things you do wrong on the road and are not told about them on the ticket it self.
I have a list of them and is to long to type.
Look on the transport site and you may find them.
Why FIIK it just is and is a bit unfair.

[phoenixgtr]

Oh dear Alex...and I thought you were such a good boy

[Mr Triple]

Whoops. Might have had a we run in with the Popo tonight on the way home.

35 demerits later.

First speeding ticket on the new bike :rockon:


Bugger... how many days have you had the new bike? You wouldn't want to make a habit of that, otherwise I'll have to ride your new bike for ya, with having no license and all.:Pokey: But no that would piss you off, you can be like Lemans and not speed at all...... Yeah right:lol:

[Spuds1234]

Na it was just a stupid thing to do is all. As I said to the cop, I got a bit carried away having some fun. It was on Durham/springfield st. Went through the fun couple of bends and just felt like I was cruising. Turned onto Ranfurly St and just pulled into the driveway when the cop came up behind me.

Turns out I was doing 74. The wallet doesnt hurt as much as the 35 demerits though. That just seemed like a heap. Id rather pay more money and have less demerits.

One of lifes lessons really. Dont speed in town.

[El Stevo]

The missus got a ticket in the car yesterday too, 63 in a 50, they must be starting fundraising for their christmas do!:laugh:

Maybe it's time for a good ol' fashioned pig hunt...:2guns::Police:

Kinda makes ya wonder if they try to inforce the more 'profitable' laws...:shutup:

[Mikkel]

One of lifes lessons really. Dont speed in town.

Ahem... don't get CAUGHT speeding in town ;)

[Dave-]

it was a mufti if some people are wondering why we didn't hit the anchors when we saw a cop coming towards us.

[Subike]

as for the topic of the tread, If I was to bring in my forks and a new set of seals, would it be a good nights learning for everyone to see how to replace their fork seals?
I also have a caliper mount that needs helicoiling, how many of us need to do that but dont know how? Helicoiling that is. you know , for those tripped out thread in alloy that occur at the most inconveniant time!!!

[phoenixgtr]

Absolutely Subike. That would be great

[stevewederell]

Sadly my Swaheli is a little rusty, but I'm keen to learn all I can, whatever helicopter you fly in on:banana:

[Peeteey]

Hi all, where and when are these evenings? Are they open to all? Am re-learning just about everything after a very long absence from bikes ...
:)
Cheers!
Peeteey

[laRIKin]

Hi all, where and when are these evenings? Are they open to all? Am re-learning just about everything after a very long absence from bikes ...
:)
Cheers!
Peeteey

Here is where me meet.
http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/12p4/gloucester-motor-company-2000/
About 6 O'Clock and nip away for a pint afterwards and if you read the first post you will get a bit more info.

[JMemonic]

Hi all, where and when are these evenings? Are they open to all? Am re-learning just about everything after a very long absence from bikes ...
:)
Cheers!
Peeteey

And the other thing Lemans forgot to add was yes it is open to all, come along and meet a few of the locals.

[Peeteey]

And the other thing Lemans forgot to add was yes it is open to all, come along and meet a few of the locals.

This, and the wednesday night ride, sound exactly like what I've been wanting to find for a while now but alas I finish work at about 7.30 on a wednesday night and usually have to do things after.
What a pain. It's hard finding like minded people ...
I'll keep checking out these threads just incase something else on another day comes up.

Thanks all,
enjoy (lucky buggers!)

Pete

[laRIKin]

Peeteey we do ride in the weekends as well.:devil2::whistle:

So keep an eye on, meetings and events and you can always tag along for one of the rides.:2thumbsup:scooter:

As summer gets closer there will be more and more rides.

Most of us try to ride every weekend, even if it is just a short ride.:beer:

[phoenixgtr]

This, and the wednesday night ride, sound exactly like what I've been wanting to find for a while now but alas I finish work at about 7.30 on a wednesday night and usually have to do things after.
What a pain. It's hard finding like minded people ...
I'll keep checking out these threads just incase something else on another day comes up.

Thanks all,
enjoy (lucky buggers!)

Pete

Surely a ride's more important than work!! Rosters can be changed...can't they?

Anyway, welcome along mate. Would be good to see another one of those pop-up Katana's around

[Dave-]

Peeteey we do ride in the weekends as well.:devil2::whistle:

So keep an eye on, meetings and events and you can always tag along for one of the rides.:2thumbsup:scooter:

As summer gets closer there will be more and more rides.

Most of us try to ride every weekend, even if it is just a short ride.:beer:

every weekend? i go for every day!

thinking of a ride tomorrow (sunday) to god knows where, will put up a thread maybe.

edit: racing tomorrow so might head out there...

[laRIKin]

every weekend? i go for every day!

thinking of a ride tomorrow (sunday) to god knows where, will put up a thread maybe.

edit: racing tomorrow so might head out there...

Good for you, that is riding every day.
I have to drive the works truck to work.:o

We went for a ride today and may go again tomorrow and may ended up at the track.
So may see you there.

[_Shrek_]

well was good calling in but only four there when I left, sounds like you had fun anyway, & i made it back in time for the rugby so was in the browny points section with head office :wink:

[Peeteey]

Surely a ride's more important than work!! Rosters can be changed...can't they?

Anyway, welcome along mate. Would be good to see another one of those pop-up Katana's around

Thanks man, looking forward to some riding! I've been hanging out for one for ages! Both bikes need repairs sadly so will have to wait till early October. BMW first so if you hear something that sounds like a helicopter coming at you, that'll probably be me (no baffles, you see)

As for changing rosters, I'm self employed so if I don't work, I don't ride, eat or pay rent. In that order :)
But once the Beemers back up and running, I can use that to get to work so rides a-plenty! Woop!

[Spuds1234]

Thanks man, looking forward to some riding! I've been hanging out for one for ages! Both bikes need repairs sadly so will have to wait till early October. BMW first so if you hear something that sounds like a helicopter coming at you, that'll probably be me (no baffles, you see)

As for changing rosters, I'm self employed so if I don't work, I don't ride, eat or pay rent. In that order :)
But once the Beemers back up and running, I can use that to get to work so rides a-plenty! Woop!

Whats wrong with your katana.

Might be able to sort something out for you if your open to ideas.

[Dave-]

anyone keen to do spark plugs?

im also gonna do an oil change and oil filter change.

maybe coolant too

[JMemonic]

Going to miss out on this week :(, have a good night all.

[_Shrek_]

anyone keen to do spark plugs?

im also gonna do an oil change and oil filter change.

maybe coolant too

I'm keen if i can get there mine have done 35k & we're off to Nelson on Sat, but also need one of those lead pullers

Peeteey can you help with one of the above?

[Dave-]

i think wayne has one, and a magnet on a telescopic rod.

[Peeteey]

Whats wrong with your katana.

Might be able to sort something out for you if your open to ideas.

Hi Spuds. The Kat has a dodgy bearing I think. There's a grumbling I can hear since changing the oil.
My mechanic recons (just over the phone) that it'd propbably be the bearing that looks after the front sprocket. The Whatchyamacallit bearing :)
It's a case cracker and was quoted about $650 as it could be up to about 10 hours of work apparently.
That was the cheapest rough quote for the problem I got from about 4 different places.

Given that $650 is about $670 more than I currently have I think I'll leave it for a while and focus on the R80 which just has carb problems (too rich I think, splutters under slight load, not under full - uses different jets?).

Anyhoo, thanks for the offer, do you have any ideas?

Cheers :)

[Peeteey]

I'm keen if i can get there mine have done 35k & we're off to Nelson on Sat, but also need one of those lead pullers

Peeteey can you help with one of the above?

Alas no sorry man, my knowledge is pretty poor at the mo. I've good at pulling things apart with a hammer tho, if you need some one to do that ...
I've seen oil changes done and reckon I could do one myself now but spark plugs are not something I've had great success with.

[laRIKin]

i think wayne has one, and a magnet on a telescopic rod.

I think he is after a special cap puller thing that some BMW's need.

[phoenixgtr]

I should be there tonight and am happy to help out. Will be a bit late though, prob 7ish.

[Mr Triple]

Maybe next week got family over from oz, could do with a beer tho. I like watching everyone work and all I do is talk and have a beer at the end.:woohoo:

[TuonoTom]

Can't make it tonight... Have a test tomorrow morning. But I'll be along next week!

[The Lone Rider]

Would have liked to come tonight, however bike is yet in pieces.

Think this time I might have had something some people would have been interested in - using a multimeter to measure resitances and voltages for doing the wiring of the bike (fault finding) and adding new electrical parts to the bike.

However.. if anyone is interested let me know. I'm no electro guru but I know a bit. You can drop by my place and look at the electrical loom I have out, and some of the wiring diagrams.

Hope you had a good time. I'm soused.

[Dave-]

cheers to phoenix for the deconstruction and reconstruction and wet for holding the light and the ride home

a special thanks to wofman for putting up with my oil changing questions, his general knowledge and loan of his totally awesome workshop.

[Peeteey]

Would have liked to come tonight, however bike is yet in pieces.

Think this time I might have had something some people would have been interested in - using a multimeter to measure resitances and voltages for doing the wiring of the bike (fault finding) and adding new electrical parts to the bike.

However.. if anyone is interested let me know. I'm no electro guru but I know a bit. You can drop by my place and look at the electrical loom I have out, and some of the wiring diagrams.

Hope you had a good time. I'm soused.

Hey Lone Rider, I'm slowly starting to add new bits to my bike too. Inverter for running video camera, replacing bulbs with LEDs and adding extra LED brake lights for extra vis. Soon, extra driving lights too. :)
If yours is still in bits over the weekend, could be fun to have a chat to you about it all ...
I wish you'd told me you were selling that lovely strat a few weeks back, I just bought one. I needed a cheap strat that wasn't 'made' cheap and had a maple fingerboard. Found one at Cashies for a little over what you want for yours. Poos.
Good luck with that 7 string, they're very very nice machines. If you're selling that it really shows your enthusiasm for motorbikes.
Reckon I might have your stand tho ...
:headbang:

[The Lone Rider]

Good luck with that 7 string, they're very very nice machines. If you're selling that it really shows your enthusiasm for motorbikes.
Reckon I might have your stand tho ...
:headbang:

Well I do have 5 guitars, I'm getting rid of two :P

And I have a fully custom Fender Strat that I am keeping. :innocent:

Hoping to have bike going tonight - just taking in a new rectifier to work to see if its reading the right resistances on a multi meter. I suspect my MM is poos.

[phoenixgtr]

No worries Dave. I had fun!! I love doing stuff like that and seeing how things go together (and come apart). Cheers for the beer

[helenoftroy]

I like watching everyone work and all I do is talk and have a beer at the end.:woohoo:

Im the Queen at doing this!!!:jerry::msn-wink:

Missed you guys last night,out on the town with the girls instead.....:drinknsin

[Mr Triple]

Im the Queen at doing this!!!:jerry::msn-wink:

Missed you guys last night,out on the town with the girls instead.....:drinknsin


Well move over I'll be the King:bleh::msn-wink:

[SuperSonic]

QUOTE=Bent51;1697848]Well move over I'll be the King:bleh::msn-wink:[/QUOTE]

:Offtopic::Offtopic::Offtopic::rofl:

[SuperSonic]

Anyway, I have a problem. My sooooo hot bike has blown a light. So what get a new bulb yeah would if I could find one. Its an after market blinker set up and I have tryed repco, etc, does anyone know were I can find one?:blink:

The only words numbers on the bulb are Au-lite H21w 12V/21w.:confused:

Cheers SSS.

[The Lone Rider]

Anyway, I have a problem. My sooooo hot bike has blown a light. So what get a new bulb yeah would if I could find one. Its an after market blinker set up and I have tryed repco, etc, does anyone know were I can find one?:blink:

The only words numbers on the bulb are Au-lite H21w 12V/21w.:confused:

Cheers SSS.

Budget Motorcycle Spares?

[Subike]

Anyway, I have a problem. My sooooo hot bike has blown a light. So what get a new bulb yeah would if I could find one. Its an after market blinker set up and I have tryed repco, etc, does anyone know were I can find one?:blink:

The only words numbers on the bulb are Au-lite H21w 12V/21w.:confused:

Cheers SSS.

Try Canterbury Auto Electrical, Waterloo Rd .
They stock or can get nearly any auto motive electrical bulb made.
They have never failed me on supplying either the original item or an item that will do the same job.

[El Stevo]

The only words numbers on the bulb are Au-lite H21w 12V/21w.:confused:

Cheers SSS.

Looks like you got the NZ version with the Au Lite au :D

(Brotown joke...):rolleyes:

[_Shrek_]

Anyway, I have a problem. My sooooo hot bike has blown a light. So what get a new bulb yeah would if I could find one. Its an after market blinker set up and I have tryed repco, etc, does anyone know were I can find one? :confused: Cheers SSS.

:scratch: sell it & bye a real bike :rofl:



Im the Queen at doing this!!!:jerry::msn-wink:
:drinknsin

"so i have noticed" :laugh: it's hard to get a word in edge-ways when you've had a few :drinkup:


Well move over I'll be the King :msn-wink:

how can gay people be Kings? i thought you'red want to be a queen :killingme


cheers to phoenix for the deconstruction and reconstruction and wet for holding the light and the ride home

a special thanks to wofman for putting up with my oil changing questions, his general knowledge and loan of his totally awesome workshop.

so you got home all right then i see there's no mention of your..... :whistle:

[SuperSonic]

:scratch: sell it & bye a real bike :rofl:




"so i have noticed" :laugh: it's hard to get a word in edge-ways when you've had a few :drinkup:



how can gay people be Kings? i thought you'red want to be a queen :killingme



so you got home all right then i see there's no mention of your..... :whistle:

THE SHREK has spoken:whistle:
:rofl:

[SuperSonic]

Looks like you got the NZ version with the Au Lite au :D

(Brotown joke...):rolleyes:

:clap::clap::killingme:killingme:rolleyes:

[SuperSonic]

Try Canterbury Auto Electrical, Waterloo Rd .
They stock or can get nearly any auto motive electrical bulb made.
They have never failed me on supplying either the original item or an item that will do the same job.

Will do thanks:done:


Budget Motorcycle Spares?


Will try too thanks :soon::done:

[JMemonic]

Anyway, I have a problem. My sooooo hot bike has blown a light. So what get a new bulb yeah would if I could find one. Its an after market blinker set up and I have tryed repco, etc, does anyone know were I can find one?:blink:

The only words numbers on the bulb are Au-lite H21w 12V/21w.:confused:

Cheers SSS.

WTF its a standard bulb and repco does or used to stock them, I suspect its more about lazy sales staff anyhow C.A.E.S as suggested is a great idea.

Take a look here http://www.hella.co.nz/?t=9&View=Full&pcid=286&pid=950

[Mr Triple]

how can gay people be Kings? i thought you'red want to be a queen :killingme




Only a Shrek would think of something like that, how many punchers you say you've had on the way home:oi-grr: :Pokey:

[SuperSonic]

WTF its a standard bulb and repco does or used to stock them, I suspect its more about lazy sales staff anyhow C.A.E.S as suggested is a great idea.

Take a look here http://www.hella.co.nz/?t=9&View=Full&pcid=286&pid=950

Yep went to C.A.E.S, got me a bulb too. What awesome people and what a great shop for anything really as they stock oil and air filters!!!!!!! plus all the other stuff you would expect from that kind of shop. :niceone:
Anyway its an off set bulb so not standard, repco do not stock them, every other kind of bulb. All good now the cages behind me (once they catch up:bleh:) and tell if I am turning left now. :niceone:

Cheers all.
SSS

[Mr Triple]

So who and what's happening this week, might make it to this one.:beer:

[laRIKin]

So who and what's happening this week, might make it to this one.:beer:

We stand around in a cold garage, talk crap.
Ride to a pub, have a beer or coffee and hot chips.
Ride home and try not to get a ticket or fall off.:shutup:

[Mr Triple]

Ride to a pub, have a beer.
Ride home and try not to get a ticket or fall off.:shutup:


Yeah that sound about right, but that's all the time:msn-wink:

[stevewederell]

Reckon I can get along this week. Hey does anyone know where I can get one of those cable lube gadgets? Going to throw some Maxima down it.

[Mr Triple]

I think wofman has them

[laRIKin]

Reckon I can get along this week. Hey does anyone know where I can get one of those cable lube gadgets? Going to throw some Maxima down it.

I would try Superior Motorcycles or Budget Motorcycles.

[laRIKin]

Yeah that sound about right, but that's all the time:msn-wink:

I thought it sounded familiar.:beer:(we need a Bourbon one of these):whistle:

[Spuds1234]

I'll be there, dirt poor, but I'll be there.

No more tickets for me though. Im gonna watch my speed. I can afford the money, just not the demerits.

[Dave-]

i might drag my sorry ass along...i dont like to be seen with it in public...still sore

[JMemonic]

i might drag my sorry ass along...i dont like to be seen with it in public...still sore

I told you stay away from those Vespa bars man.....

[laRIKin]

i might drag my sorry ass along...i dont like to be seen with it in public...still sore

You better and I want a good (not true) story as well.

By the way, shit happens and you are mostly OK and that's the main thing.

[SuperSonic]

I will be coming with some help need to fit a pack rack to the SV. Hope we can do this tonight before we all head off to the pub!!!!!!!!!!:rockon:

[Dave-]

decided not to take madras on the way home...

[_Shrek_]

decided not to take madras on the way home...

you must face your fears grassopper :rolleyes:

[Mr Triple]

Good to catch up last night with everyone for a beer;)

Here's a few pics

1 Spuds new ride

2 Spanner night at Wofmans

3 Supersonic looking very pleased with himself

4 KB crew at Wofmans

[TuonoTom]

Looks like I managed to dodge all the photos!

[helenoftroy]

Looks like I managed to dodge all the photos!

Gee wish I was your size and I would'nt be seen either:oi-grr:

Hope you guys have been keeping up the drinking practice in my absence!!:drinknsin:drinknsin

See you next week :devil2:

[Mr Triple]

Hope you guys have been keeping up the drinking practice in my absence!!:drinknsin:drinknsin

See you next week :devil2:



Lemans has, he and Wofman were drinking bourbon when they were still working.(well helping) and then went to the pub and had some more:banana:

[JMemonic]

Lemans has, he and Wofman were drinking bourbon when they were still working.(well helping) and then went to the pub and had some more:banana:

Yeah I am not sure about that funny looking glass receptacle that Rick had in front of him at the bar to start with, I was getting concerned a little especially when he made some brief statement about having had a bourbon before, got me wondering a little it he had been abducted and substituted between the workshop and the bar, then he did the right thing and got a beer.

[laRIKin]

So what can I say?

O yeah.

Why did God give me two hands to drink with and only one mouth?:bleh:

[Dave-]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

[laRIKin]

Dave, you must be riding her to hard.
As she keeps getting so tired and has to have a wee lie-down, now and then to have a rest.:dodge:

But seriously, BUGGER.

[Bren_chch]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

another cursed kawasaki... i'm working on a 400 thats got the KAWASAKI CURSE!! :angry2:

[Peeteey]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

Sounds like my Katana!

The very first thing that happened to it when I got it home was my neighbor downstairs decided to bump her car into it, causing it to fall to the left and hit the wall of the house, bending the mirror 90 deg and cracking the LH plastics, bending sub frame so light doesn't popup etc.

I hadn't even started riding it yet!

Then a few months after that got repaired (long expensive process half paid for by stoopid neighbor) I rode it out to my dad's place for the first time, he took it for a test ride, front wheel slipped on some wet grass at low speed and guess which side it fell on? He was fine thankfully, good dive roll.

Exactly the same damage as before!

Then, earlier this year, a friend was borrowing it and took it for a WOF at the Litchfield testing station and the guy doing the wof half dropped it. Guess which side?
Back to Plastech for the third time (much merriment on thier part, first name basis now ...) tho thankfully not for such major repairs this time round. Got a new clutch out of it and some repairs to some superficial plastic cracking and sub frame bending.

I think she's trying to tell me something ...

[JMemonic]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

I am beginning to concur with that thought you have, bad news man.

[Mikkel]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

See, I told you to get a pre-93 :p

Bummer mate, hope it'll all work out without anymore worries.

[El Stevo]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.

Act of God? Maybe God is a taxpayer :Pokey: :devil2:

[phoenixgtr]

another cursed kawasaki... i'm working on a 400 thats got the KAWASAKI CURSE!! :angry2:

Is that the problem with my beasty. The first day I had it in Chch some stupid woman backed into it and that was only the beginning...

[Mr Triple]

the black F$%& fell over on its own today outside winz (like no shit, i came out after signing up for the unemployment benefit and there it was on its side by a tree), now has a lovely big dent in the tank where it hit the tree....currently feeling: pissed off.

I think its cursed.


Maybe you should see if you can get a job at a bike wreckers yard:bleh:

But no that's a real bummer

[Dave-]

...least it wont have any spark plug, dashboard light or oil problems...TOUCH WOOD!

[Dave-]

this week?

[JMemonic]

I guess so if only for an excuse to have a beer

[stevewederell]

I'd be stoked if someone could have a squiz at my brakes, they seem to be pulsing and squeaking at low speeds. Don't know if the pads need replaced or if the rotors are poked.

Also have some massive crash bung/knob things I'm wondering if they're worth while throwing on...

Will have to get for the beer a missed last week:apint:

[helenoftroy]

I guess so if only for an excuse to have a beer

Yeah thats me too!!
On the DR......and no I do not want to talk about why......mutters bout italian bikes:angry2:

[timg]

Ymutters bout italian bikes:angry2: Ooops, the toilet duc misbehaving.... AGAIN! :( I'll take it off your hands to save you the worry :) Was intending to be there this week but just got a call from Biketrans to say the Hobbits new toy is arriving tomorrow evening :woohoo: If it's not too late I just might need to take it for a wee :ride:

[Dave-]

i went for a ride today and there's something funky going on with my front brakes (they've gone spongey) when we replaced the fluid onlt a month or 2 ago...

[JMemonic]

i went for a ride today and there's something funky going on with my front brakes (they've gone spongey) when we replaced the fluid onlt a month or 2 ago...

OK so this is going to be a busy night, all the better I guess.

[Dave-]

haha I've actually just recieved a txt from a client (fuck that sounds pro) who wants to wrap up this Drum n Bass poster tonight with the event organiser (pro pro pro) at like 7:30 so ill have to make an appearance, say "yep they're fucked" then head home.

oh you'll all get to see the dent in the tank too.

so alas you wont be waiting upon me to throw the bike together in the last minutes and forget the wind mirrors this time :D

[Mikkel]

Yeah thats me too!!
On the DR......and no I do not want to talk about why......mutters bout italian bikes:angry2:

You sure? I mean you could always enlist some slave workers to push start the tank :p

[far queue]

Yeah thats me too!!
On the DR......and no I do not want to talk about why......mutters bout italian bikes:angry2:Has it developed some "character":love:

[SDU]

Yeah thats me too!!
On the DR......and no I do not want to talk about why......mutters bout italian bikes:angry2:

You did go to the dark side:dodge:

[helenoftroy]

Has it developed some "character":love:


You did go to the dark side:dodge:

Mostly i love the Dark Side and im always up for an adventure:devil2:......

But yeah Im discovering the Ducatis can be temperamental tarts at times:angry:

[Mikkel]

It's not Ducatis... it's anything out of Italy.

If you've seen how they build roads down there you'll understand why their electrics will cause the electrons to get lost :yes:

[3lemental]

Thanks everyone for organising this! I'm new to riding - but like all my hobbies I want to learn everything there is to know about it! I'd love to come along to one of these nights, maybe next week but more likely the one following.

So who'd be up for helping an absolute noob learn everything he can? :2thumbsup

Sounds like I might be the youngest coming along if/as/when I do, but I promise I'll "embrace the culture" and have a drink :devil2:.

Any suggestions of stuff to bring/do before I come along? My first session will probably be just all the simple stuff (changing brake fluid, tweaking cables that sort of stuff) but as I keep coming I'd love to learn more if y'all are willing to teach me!

Thanks for getting this organised, and thanks to wofman for the use of his garage!

[_Shrek_]

But yeah Im discovering the Ducatis can be temperamental tarts at times:angry:

It wouldn't be taking after it's owners characteristics by any chance :killingme:


Mostly i love the Dark Side and im always up for an adventure :devil2:......

so does this mean you will be pole dancing on the table next week :blip: or are you saving it for the KB xmas get together :whistle:

[Mikkel]

so does this mean you will be pole dancing on the table next week :blip: or are you saving it for the KB xmas get together :whistle:

I reckon that would be a bit too predictable... a bit like a ducati failing to start. :chase:

[homer]

hey all, is anything much doing wed night.
will be in chch wed so will call in at the garage if theres something doing.
:beer:

[phoenixgtr]

There'll be some people there. Can't say much work will be going on, but there will be people there :shifty:

[karla]

hey all, is anything much doing wed night.
will be in chch wed so will call in at the garage if theres something doing.
:beer:

Would be good to see you's - I'm going to try and make it along this week, finally starting to come out of hibernation too .... :)

see you there ~

[JMemonic]

Have fun all, will miss this week, had some good news though the Duc is on the mend and we will have it again soon :)

[Dave-]

Have fun all, will miss this week, had some good news though the Duc is on the mend and we will have it again soon :)

this is excellent!

ill be there, might get some people to squeeze my front brakes as they've gone funny..

[3lemental]

well my bike still hasn't arrived.. and it's my brother's 22nd tonight, so i'll be taking a raincheck tonight. Hope to meet you all next week!

[_Shrek_]

couldn't make it coz I was still putting bike back together, but I think I might of found the problem with it running a bit rough :calm:
found this in the tank

[Ghost_Bullet]

couldn't make it coz I was still putting bike back together, but I think I might of found the problem with it running a bit rough :calm:
found this in the tank

Mmmm that looks nice!!! though not exactly explosive...

[El Stevo]

couldn't make it coz I was still putting bike back together, but I think I might of found the problem with it running a bit rough :calm:
found this in the tank

Hey I know gas isn't that cheap anymore but watering it down just doesn't work! :D

[laRIKin]

couldn't make it coz I was still putting bike back together, but I think I might of found the problem with it running a bit rough :calm:
found this in the tank

What, a empty jar of peanut butter?:dodge:

[Sellout]

I thought you were supposed to put petrol in your tank... I don't think that jar would fit into my tank, the opening is a bit small...... :Pokey:

[_Shrek_]

my :ride: is now running like a rockett once more :woohoo: thankyou for your carring support i can feel the love :puke:

[laRIKin]

my :ride: is now running like a rockett once more :woohoo: thankyou for your carring support i can feel the love :puke:

Is that because you replaced the empty jar with a full one?
I have heard that pea nut oil makes a great Bio-fuel.:jerry:

So Sherk, how did all that crap get in to your tank?
A wee lie down in a river maybe?
I guess it is water or was it rust and crud?

[_Shrek_]

So Sherk, how did all that crap get in to your tank?
A wee lie down in a river maybe?
I guess it is water or was it rust and crud?

mmmmm good Q, I checked out a site that GB gave me & found that the bike had been off the rd for several months (deregistered) makes me think that maybe it had been for a wee swim or being filled out of dirty cans

but I was assured that it had been fully serviced & checked over before I bought it from a certain bike shop in Nelson, me thinks :BullShit: in a very big way

anyway took my youngest daughter on a small test :ride: 300ks :laugh:
bike never missed a beat :wari:

[phoenixgtr]

Will be a little late tonight. Be there by 7. Bloody dentists...

[AndyOnTheFlyingBrick]

Hey was nice to meet the guys at the evening tonight! didnt stay long as I had to collect the car and get dinner.

Was my first ride on the new bike and didnt make too much of a tit of myself. apart from trying to bump it off the centre stand backwards lmao!

[JMemonic]

Woot :eek::eek::clap::2thumbsup:yes::yes::ride:

Trevor has done a fantastic job on it, now I just have to learn how to ride it and how to use a light throttle.

[phoenixgtr]

"Honest officer, I didn't mean to do that wheelie" :Oops:

[JMemonic]

"Honest officer, I didn't mean to do that wheelie" :Oops:

Yeap that's my story and I am sticking to it :)

[Dave-]

Woot :eek::eek::clap::2thumbsup:yes::yes::ride:

Trevor has done a fantastic job on it, now I just have to learn how to ride it and how to use a light throttle.

excellent, oils changed? suspension set up? tires pumped?

[JMemonic]

excellent, oils changed? suspension set up? tires pumped?

Yes
Yes
and umm no need to look at that sometime, however on that note I will say going from the red rat to the Duke I doubt I am noticing any lacking in the suspension

[Mr Triple]

Anything happening tomorrow night apart from drinking beer. I think I'll be there:banana:

[JMemonic]

hmmm beer :apint:

Not sure but I am there.

[Mr Triple]

hmmm beer :apint:

Not sure but I am there.

Good one, so you'll be on the ST3 then:niceone:

[stevewederell]

Anyone allergic to free pizza?:Pokey:

[JMemonic]

Good one, so you'll be on the ST3 then:niceone:

Yes unless I decide the Yamaha needs a run :rolleyes:

[helenoftroy]

Anyone allergic to free pizza?:Pokey:

mmm,Im not!!

[JMemonic]

Anyone allergic to free pizza?:Pokey:

Depends on the topping :wacko:

[Mr Triple]

Depends on the topping :wacko:

And how old it is.:pinch:

[wofman]

sometimes you just cant give things away

[phoenixgtr]

I couldn't say no to pizza

[stevewederell]

Sweet, I'll get something sorted.

Down side for me is looks like I'll be bringing the cage tonight. Wanted to check actual volume of tank so ran her down to what I thought was near empty. Was 5L left, tipped the rest out, but the kicker I think, is that to get it all out I shook it:argh:. Reckons this may be reason that...she won't go.

Went to crank her up this morning (that was 2nd mistake, should have tested last night!!), she went but not happy - Fuel turned off, slap upside the head and turned back on - still running poorly - went inside to get helmet - no go. Tried several times but sounds like she's starved.:mad:

When I get home I'mm try starting from reserve incase main line is blocked somehow.:crazy:

So, If you seem me tonight without her, then I won't be happy, but should still have pizzas.

[stevewederell]

Yay, much happier now.

Was a very simple problem after all, didn't seem that way first thing in the morning though. Both fuel line had become kinked when I put the tank back on. A few :Pokey: then push the go go button and all was well again.

We're :hug: friends again now!

[JMemonic]

Well folks that was all she wrote, as I saw it tonight was a great social gathering with everyone champing at the bit for next week and getting back into the weekly rides.

I would sincerely like to thank Wayne for providing the workshop, tools and knowledge but also everyone who has turned up over the last few months and either put up a bike for maintenance or offered advise and assistance to those in need.

Hopefully these can be restarted next year and I am aware that there is the possibility of some maintenance events in the upcoming year.

See you all next week :chase:

[fireliv]

CHeers Steve for the Pizza!

Just to reiterate what JM said! Thanks for all the help with the bikes and for putting the shop up wayne. URE AWESOME!

Bring on next week....:headbang: well only if I get the bandits tyre sorted...

[wofman]

thanks for the gift it was not nessary !the workshop is open sat mornings if anyone needs it.will catch up for the rides

[stevewederell]

Big thanks from me to Wayne for use of all his stuff and to everyone else that's helped me keep Connie upright and moving forward. :2thumbsup

It's been a huge help and much appreciated.

Hope to get along to a few of those rides too, I'll be hanging around the back for a while I reckon!

[Mr Triple]

Well this all comes to an end now and maybe we can start again next winter. Although I've personally not done a lot apart from holding the odd spanner, talked some crap and drunk beer afterwards, its been great to meet new faces and to keep in touch with the others throughout the winter. A real big thanks to Wayne for the use of his garage as this would not of happened without his help.:Punk::Punk::Punk:
Oh and thanks for the pizzas Steve, they went down very well when you didn't have any tea!!:laugh:

Brent

[Dave-]

Huge thanks to everyone who didnt mention the time I almost dropped it testing the brakes.

thanks to lemans for his continual help with almost everything.

Jmemonic (for organising), spuds, tom, phoenix, for your help.

WOFMAN! biggest thanks of all!

and thanks to the people who would say how shiney and sexy my bike _use_ to be.