Manawatu: Manawatu weekend rides [Archive] - Page 14

banditrider

26th September 2009, 17:39

Right, gotta get some k's up and wear out my tyres (11k and still going strong). Heading around the mountain tomorrow.

Leaving here at 8 and meeting Gary at the Feilding BP.

Going right through to Te Kuiti for lunch and may possibly be diversions on the way home. Not mucking around - GC rules in operation. Looking at 600km minimum but want to be home in daylight.

If anyone wants to enjoy the pain and meet first in Palmy let me know otherwise meeting point is in Feilding. Departing Feilding at 8:30.

KiwiKat

26th September 2009, 18:21

Heading West to the Naki first.
First Daylight Saving Ride. Get your clocks sorted tonight.:eek:

sparkles

26th September 2009, 18:25

whats GC rules?

86GSXR

26th September 2009, 18:32

Have a goodie you GC guys!

I've just got back from Turangi, cleaned out my shed up there and checked on me boat in preparation for a spot of summer fishing :drool:

Off to Manfeild tomorrow, see whoever turns up there then :yes:

banditrider

26th September 2009, 18:40

whats GC rules?

The GC is The Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge - 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Therefore riders can't afford to muck about - you don't need to speed but stopping has to be kept to a minimum as in only when you need gas.

Tomorrow's ride hasn't got anything like that pressure but I'd like to keep things moving as a bit of practice for the GC.

ynot slow

26th September 2009, 21:12

Flynn

26th September 2009, 21:41

The GC is The Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge - 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Therefore riders can't afford to muck about - you don't need to speed but stopping has to be kept to a minimum as in only when you need gas.

Tomorrow's ride hasn't got anything like that pressure but I'd like to keep things moving as a bit of practice for the GC.

What he's trying to say Sparkles, is that no one from Ashhurst should join him:laugh:, he's also saying he won't stop at every second corner for a siggy and no latte's either:no::laugh:

Any one else up for a smaller ride tomorrow? I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT

NZsarge

26th September 2009, 21:56

I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT

Nah mate, weather will be sweet as, good luck.

Pegasus

27th September 2009, 05:42

Any one else up for a smaller ride tomorrow? I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT

Good luck for the test. I need to get some sleep, before I can think about riding. (Stupid insomnia)

mowgli

27th September 2009, 06:55

Any one else up for a smaller ride tomorrow? I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT
Unfortunately I'm minding the kids. May take them to Manfield but riding for me is out. Good luck for the test. You'll be fine, weather or no weather.

86GSXR

27th September 2009, 07:32

You could've called if ya needed a hand.Manfeild should be good.

Cheers Tony, I thought about giving you a yell but it was quite early. Going up again tho and I brought back a heater for the young ones. Still got heaps of stuff to sort!

What he's trying to say Sparkles, is that no one from Ashhurst should join him:laugh:, he's also saying he won't stop at every second corner for a siggy and no latte's either:no::laugh:

Any one else up for a smaller ride tomorrow? I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT

All the best for your test!!!

I'm taking the Daytona out to Manfeild in about an hour. Anyone want to ride out just text or pm........

NZsarge

27th September 2009, 07:42

I'm taking the Daytona out to Manfeild in about an hour. Anyone want to ride out just text or pm........

See ya over there, will be riding over with a mate and his significant other that are coming down from Hastings.

86GSXR

27th September 2009, 08:25

Sweet! Bit damp and grey here atm but forecast to clear soon :yes:

Flynn

27th September 2009, 08:49

Monie

27th September 2009, 16:32

What he's trying to say Sparkles, is that no one from Ashhurst should join him:laugh:, he's also saying he won't stop at every second corner for a siggy and no latte's either:no::laugh:

Any one else up for a smaller ride tomorrow? I'm booked in for the big test Monday at 3pm, and the forecast IS SHIT
you will be fine i passed and the day i did it the skys openind up i was a drowned rat when i finished but was good as he did not get out of his car due to the fact that he would get wet ... good luck ...

ynot slow

27th September 2009, 17:21

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys and gals. I'm feeling pretty confident, be really bummed if I fail, should be right.

Anyway will head out for a bit of u turn andhill start practise later today and go from there:laugh:

U turn is easy,just concentrate on throttle control,nice and easy does it.And both feet on ground when stopping.

banditrider

27th September 2009, 18:59

1,016km for the weekend:

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/09/little-bit-of-52.html

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/09/looping-loop.html

ynot slow

27th September 2009, 20:42

SH 45 is underated,but hard on a bike due to impressive views,shame you didn't head to Opunake Beach(time constraints),can't beat it on a good day.I see Manaia busy as ever,nice smell with Yarrows Bakery.

SH3 to Te Kuiti is a bloody good trek,again great scenery.

Thinking of heading that way for toy run which is usually first Sat in December.Goes round the coast NP-NP,with lunch at Hawera and afternoon cruise via surf highway.

NZsarge

7th October 2009, 15:50

Got an idea for a ride out east, what are peeps up to?

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 15:50

whens labour weekend?

NZsarge

7th October 2009, 15:53

H/B anniversary on the 23rd.. 24th.. 25th.. Labour day on the 25th.

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 15:55

weekend after the GC... on I see. probably wont be out of bed by then.............

Owl

7th October 2009, 16:22

Got an idea for a ride out east, what are peeps up to?

Nothing planned as yet, so a ride out east sounds good!:yes:

chanceyy

7th October 2009, 16:30

Got an idea for a ride out east, what are peeps up to?

might already be in the bay .. have a 5 day weekend :clap:

road king

7th October 2009, 17:18

im heading out east labor weekend, got a 5 day weekend 2 :banana:

banditrider

7th October 2009, 17:50

weekend after the GC... on I see. probably wont be out of bed by then.............

Nah, you'll be a hardened GC rider by then. Not a problem. BTW: Mark & I will be coming home via Taupo & Napier - brekkie at the summit, maybe a quick stop in Napier to fill the old man in on the ride etc....

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 18:04

oh FFS lad.. wont you have had enough by then!

banditrider

7th October 2009, 18:12

You need to wind down after a decent pootle. Bacon & eggs for brekkie my man :drool:

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 18:30

now ya talking... you cooking while you talking?

banditrider

7th October 2009, 18:34

Nope, talkin about you shouting brekkie on the 19th...

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 18:49

frik.. I gonna be poor by then!

banditrider

7th October 2009, 18:51

Us skinny guys don't eat much.

cowboyz

7th October 2009, 18:52

who you talking about now?

banditrider

7th October 2009, 18:56

Why, little ole me of course!

86GSXR

9th October 2009, 08:45

Just a reminder folks for those who may not have read this. Should be a darn good ride for a very good cause. Weather's supposed to be FMS too :sunny:

WIMA ride, Wellington Sunday

So lets tidy this up.
Gassing up first is good

How about we Leave Palmy 7:30 sharp from Summerhill Shopping Centre, Through Shannon, Kimberley Road
Regrouping at Otaki Railway Cafe (Main Road) at 8:15 to 8:30. Coffee and chat then a leisurely run into the capital.
Anyone wanting to join in can meet at Otaki.

Wear pink if you can. :whistle:

It should be a great day. Please put up any modofications to this and I will email out to all Feilding Riders.

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 08:20

Just a reminder folks for those who may not have read this. Should be a darn good ride for a very good cause. Weather's supposed to be FMS too :sunny:
Sorry that was far too early for me, pity, good cause and all.

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 08:21

Who wants to get out of the house and go for a ride?

Owl

11th October 2009, 08:25

Yep, but got to have a shower (very soon) after my coffee.:D

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 08:28

Excellent, i'm keen on going a bit further today but i'm not set on the idea, i'll go with the flow..

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 08:35

Have a think about which side of the range you want to ride on and then we can suss a place to meet and go from there.

Owl

11th October 2009, 08:52

Where the hell is everyone else?

I'm easy either way, so I don't mind heading over your way. Perhaps Patangatablata blah blah whatever its called. Like I said, I'm easy:D

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 09:07

Where the hell is everyone else?

I'm easy either way, so I don't mind heading over your way. Perhaps Patangatablata blah blah whatever its called. Like I said, I'm easy:D

:lol: yep good call I reckon say Vegas BP at 11:30 1/4 to 12?

Owl

11th October 2009, 09:13

:lol: yep good call I reckon say Vegas BP at 11:30 1/4 to 12?

11.45am sound good, so I'll be outta here at 11.00am and have time for a gas stop.:msn-wink:

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 09:15

11.45am sound good, so I'll be outta here at 11.00am and have time for a gas stop.:msn-wink:

okay doke.

robertydog

11th October 2009, 09:35

:lol: yep good call I reckon say Vegas BP at 11:30 1/4 to 12?

Wiil head down HW50 and meet you in Vegas

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 09:39

Wiil head down HW50 and meet you in Vegas

Mint dude, see you there.

Owl

11th October 2009, 09:44

Be great to see and hear the R1 on the move!:yes:

NZsarge

11th October 2009, 09:49

Righto, i'm off, will have cell blower on.

Owl

11th October 2009, 18:00

FMS

Bloody good ride today, so cheers all!:2thumbsup

robertydog

11th October 2009, 19:17

Good ride today. Good to catch with you guys.

Owl

11th October 2009, 19:22

Cheers for the ride and link Rob. The camera looks good and base jumping rocks!:niceone:

NZsarge

12th October 2009, 10:36

Good ride today. Good to catch with you guys.

Cheers for the ride and link Rob. The camera looks good and base jumping rocks!:niceone:

Yeah was a good day for it, little bit of a breeze on the way home but nothing like the wind we've been having. I'll go and check out that link now, cheers guys.

specter

16th October 2009, 18:37

any rides on this weekend?

dogsnbikes

16th October 2009, 19:16

any rides on this weekend?

Just plan a ride and post it Matt........you have plenty of good roads around you maybe you could meet up with meanie and cowboyz as the make there way back from the GC

say do the apiti loop and out to mangaweka Just a thought if I could ride thats what I would look at doing

NZsarge

16th October 2009, 22:26

any rides on this weekend?
Like Dogs said, just plan one post it, good luck with the weather though..:rolleyes: Rained enough yet?! Who knows what tomorrow will bring but I guess we'll find out, maybe sunday things might have cleared a little.

Just plan a ride and post it Matt........you have plenty of good roads around you maybe you could meet up with meanie and cowboyz as the make there way back from the GC

say do the apiti loop and out to mangaweka Just a thought if I could ride thats what I would look at doing

Dunno where they are headed though, I guess you could text em but will they have the time to reply.. :laugh:

cowboyz

17th October 2009, 04:14

RIDE planned today!

start 3pm from Turangi.

See ya there!!

banditrider

17th October 2009, 05:20

RIDE planned today!

start 3pm from Turangi.

See ya there!!

You're supposed to be sleeping!

Can I come?

Owl

17th October 2009, 06:04

RIDE planned today!

start 3pm from Turangi.

See ya there!!

You're supposed to be sleeping!

Can I come?

I hope the weather plays nice for you lads. Have a great ride either way:sunny:

Monie

17th October 2009, 06:33

RIDE planned today!

start 3pm from Turangi.

See ya there!!

what happened to stay up late then you sleep

You're supposed to be sleeping.

Can I come?
and so are you
have fun see you lot when you get back...

NZsarge

17th October 2009, 07:19

Is it shitty weather wise in the Manawatu today?

banditrider

17th October 2009, 07:20

Dunno, but according to the Dom, it's pretty crappy everywhere we're going...

Owl

17th October 2009, 07:30

Is it shitty weather wise in the Manawatu today?

Overcast, but very mild at this stage (quite pleasant actually).

Wind is currently about 5 knots, so it may be blowing its arse by 10am. Check back later.:yes:

banditrider

17th October 2009, 08:08

I think Cowboyz is ready:

PBoeQ8kjFgw

NZsarge

17th October 2009, 08:24

Overcast, but very mild at this stage (quite pleasant actually).

Wind is currently about 5 knots, so it may be blowing its arse by 10am. Check back later.:yes:

Yeah pretty much the same here then, wind might be 2.63 knots higher though..

NZsarge

17th October 2009, 08:29

I think Cowboyz is ready:

Hmm, looks like he could do with more sleep, either that or he woke up about 2 mins before recording recording that.
So where abouts ya headed today?

ynot slow

17th October 2009, 09:32

Hmm, looks like he could do with more sleep, either that or he woke up about 2 mins before recording recording that.
So where abouts ya headed today?

The bugger of thinking I'll go to bed late,wake up early,then grab another couple hours sleep say 11ish,then the nerves,excitement hit and can't sleep.

Maha

17th October 2009, 10:06

A little bit of insanity goes a long way, all the best guys, Lance you have had a hair cut eh?, either that or you sleep with your helmet on....:rolleyes:

yod

17th October 2009, 19:11

manwithav8

18th October 2009, 13:25

5 hours into it, hope it's all going well so far, weather is a bit up and down here, best of luck lads

got the RF out for a spin this arvo, it hit reserve at 115 miles :shit: that's dodgy....

the took the bird for a pootle just to try and keep some charge in the battery lol

115miles?? HHmm I was hitting reserve not much over 100miles when I was riding to work weekly. I thought that was just cos of riding through town. Might google the RF fuel range and if not right get it looked at. Then again, you might get another 80miles on reserve lol..

Wanna test that one out for me? lol

Monie

18th October 2009, 13:35

hellow stranger... how have you been... when we see you on a ride i bet you beat yod out ... lololololololo shell we take a poll... [sorry yod] :lol:

yod

18th October 2009, 15:05

115miles?? HHmm I was hitting reserve not much over 100miles when I was riding to work weekly. I thought that was just cos of riding through town. Might google the RF fuel range and if not right get it looked at. Then again, you might get another 80miles on reserve lol..

Wanna test that one out for me? lol

The fuel light comes on at 90 miles!! lol

I think it's running a bit rich. I've found I don't need any choke at all to start her up, even when it's been quite cold overnight, and you can smell the fuel in the garage when it's warming up.

I got to 170 miles on mine, two up, before hitting reserve!!

manwithav8

18th October 2009, 15:09

hellow stranger... how have you been... when we see you on a ride i bet you beat yod out ... lololololololo shell we take a poll... [sorry yod] :lol:

Howdy :)

How do you mean beat YOD out, has he become mr late now has he. Following in the footsteps of NZSARGE? lol

All good here, very warm indeed though... I might need a bigger bike though so I can keep up, have put on a few pounds lol..

Hows everything back home??

Might have to convince the battle star rider to get the boat out over summer for some kiwibiker onboard bbq's lol

manwithav8

18th October 2009, 15:36

The fuel light comes on at 90 miles!! lol

I think it's running a bit rich. I've found I don't need any choke at all to start her up, even when it's been quite cold overnight, and you can smell the fuel in the garage when it's warming up.

I got to 170 miles on mine, two up, before hitting reserve!!

hmmmm might be time for another big bill from the bike shop then. Might get them to give the carbs and overhaul and retune.

Hows the headset feeling now?

banditrider

18th October 2009, 16:40

5 hours into it, hope it's all going well so far, weather is a bit up and down here, best of luck lads

got the RF out for a spin this arvo, it hit reserve at 115 miles :shit: that's dodgy....

the took the bird for a pootle just to try and keep some charge in the battery lol

Awwww man. You shoulda been with us! Talk about water!

Anyway, all done. Had me afternoon nap. All the Manawatu riders have a shiny new badge - good stuff! Bazza rode up saturday morning, did the ride and was talking about riding home - couldn't get enough of the wet stuff I guess.

Good to be finished and dried off. Piccy of my GPS track here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129466190&postcount=94

specter

18th October 2009, 20:03

I think Cowboyz is ready:

PBoeQ8kjFgw

OMG I LOVE HIS LAUGH.... and his random 5 sec stare at the end!! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

NZsarge

19th October 2009, 09:33

Howdy :)

How do you mean beat YOD out, has he become mr late now has he. Following in the footsteps of NZSARGE? lol

Heya,
I maybe late on occasion but Yod's a lot later than me... To the point he's not even turning up.. :lol: I'm sure he'll join us on the odd FNR though..

road king

19th October 2009, 12:48

5 day weekend for me this weekend. anyone heading north on thursday?

cowboyz

19th October 2009, 12:49

5 day? for you or everyone?

Meanie

19th October 2009, 12:50

Ha ha ha ha ha just been north, south, east and west on a 1700km poodle
Enjoy your long week end

road king

19th October 2009, 13:32

5 day? for you or everyone?

just me. 3 days for most people but i wanted more so i could go for a decent ride

Meanie

19th October 2009, 14:18

just me. 3 days for most people but i wanted more so i could go for a decent ride

Got your spanner to tighten your chain yet?

road king

19th October 2009, 14:20

yep, went to the bike shop that week and they gave me one for free:yes:

SuperSonic

19th October 2009, 16:03

yep, went to the bike shop that week and they gave me one for free:yes:[/I]

I am thinking bout going north on friday avo to akl. returning on monday. Depends on weather for the weekend.

road king

19th October 2009, 18:20

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I am thinking bout going north on friday avo to akl. returning on monday. Depends on weather for the weekend.

im heading to auckland on thursday sometime, meeting up with some bikers up there then heading east regardless of weather

yod

19th October 2009, 18:29

[/I]

I am thinking bout going north on friday avo to akl. returning on monday. Depends on weather for the weekend.

mint, but why would you wanna go to auckland? i'd turn right around ngaurawahia and head for Hicks Bay if I were you, far more interesting

SuperSonic

19th October 2009, 18:45

mint, but why would you wanna go to auckland? i'd turn right around ngaurawahia and head for Hicks Bay if I were you, far more interesting

Yeah you are 100% correct, but going to help brother do some house renovations. :( na all good fun.

Flynn

19th October 2009, 20:07

OMG I LOVE HIS LAUGH.... and his random 5 sec stare at the end!! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

What's there to love about him? Sure that;s you matt and not sparkles logged in under your name, you groupies you.

sparkles

19th October 2009, 20:19

What's there to love about him? Sure that;s you matt and not sparkles logged in under your name, you groupies you.

hHhAHahaha thats way to low for me to do

manwithav8

20th October 2009, 00:38

Heya,
I maybe late on occasion but Yod's a lot later than me... To the point he's not even turning up.. :lol: I'm sure he'll join us on the odd FNR though..

Really? How things change aye.. It was me for a while there that wasn't getting out at all. Well that will change, as long as bubba says I'm allowed then im off....

YOD the no show guy, will have to remember that..

NZsarge

20th October 2009, 08:34

Really? How things change aye.. It was me for a while there that wasn't getting out at all. Well that will change, as long as bubba says I'm allowed then im off....

YOD the no show guy, will have to remember that..

Yeah mate, priorities change though eh... That's the way life goes.

Meanie

20th October 2009, 09:30

sparkles

20th October 2009, 17:33

Who is this Yod fella you are talking about

someone told me hes a myth

banditrider

20th October 2009, 18:03

someone told me hes a myth

Correct, like fairies!

Meanie

20th October 2009, 19:57

Yep, Yod the fairy myth

sparkles

20th October 2009, 20:11

Yod the pink fairy myth

yod

20th October 2009, 21:09

alright alright, take it easy, i can still read y'know

manwithav8

21st October 2009, 00:25

Yeah mate, priorities change though eh... That's the way life goes.

This is true. But my weekend work is pretty much done, I think lol..

I have missed out on too many good rides in the past so I need to catch up. Would like to get down south at some stage.

Now there is a plan

manwithav8

21st October 2009, 00:26

Yep, Yod the fairy myth

hahah snap

manwithav8

21st October 2009, 00:27

alright alright, take it easy, i can still read y'know

aawww come on big guy, nothing but love round here. you know that lol.

Keen to join the gym upon my return?? I will change you from a fairy to a fello lol

fresh trax

21st October 2009, 05:52

ynot slow

21st October 2009, 20:59

Hi a couple of us are doing a day trip to New Plymouth on Sunday of Labour Weekend if you wanna join. Meeting at caltex cnrs of ruahine and main street Palmerston North. Leaving at 8 am Weather permitting of course

Will keep an eye out,have to go to Hawera might go Friday or Saturday with trailer for furniture pick up,so Sunday could be a doer,although might stay Sunday night there.

86GSXR

22nd October 2009, 06:20

Check this out!

http://www.bikersagainstacc.org.nz/thefacts.html

Flynn

22nd October 2009, 20:21

Hmm interesting:mad:

chanceyy

23rd October 2009, 08:50

hi guys copied this info fr wellington meeting fr wed nite .. would recommend ppl go & read info after the below post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129475223&postcount=195) as well ....

I've got all the email addresses (still checking on a couple that bounced back) and have created a gmail account with the email address wgtnridersaccprotest@gmail.com and I'm happy to utilise this as a way to communicate with people at the meeting who aren't Kiwibiker members and/or distribute info (several people mentioned feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the posts on Kiwibiker and not being able to easily find resources as a result - not a criticism just a fact).

These are my notes - feel free to copy & distribute them to those who couldn't attend, I'm aware I may have missed some stuff. CherryB also took notes and will be sharing these.

We’re not about “pissing off the public” but educating them and getting them on-side.
Be clear about the facts.
31st Oct. 09 is a Wellington Rally (not a protest ride) venue TBA by Peter Macintosh of Ulysses.
17th Nov. 09 is the BIKEOI date:
We want a co-ordinated, safe and law abiding BIKEOI.
The WCC will assist with parking
The Police would like to be informed of an approximate number of riders that will attend (StoneY will liaise with the Police)
Ensure everyone knows the rules for the BIKEOI, i.e. no wheel stands, no running lights etc.
e. StoneY will liaise with (a woman whose name I didn't get) around risk assessment measures for the BIKEOI.
Visit your local MP in person and discuss your concerns.
Make pamphlets/posters/information accessible to everyone.
Involve as many riders by spreading the word!
ACC protest t-shirts can be purchased from http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/products/...otest-t-shirts
A suggestion made to instruct/advise riders about the BIKEOI is newspaper advertising
Ms Piggy will liaise with potential contacts at Radio NZ National.
If you can offer accommodation to any out of towners attending the BIKEOI on 17th Nov: please contact Mom on Kiwibiker.
If you can help out in your lunch hour handing out information pamphlets: please contact Bend-it on Kiwibiker.

NZsarge

23rd October 2009, 09:49

chanceyy

23rd October 2009, 09:59

Hey Chanceyy, top effort by all those who are coordinating all the various protests.
I won't be able to make the protest ride on the 17th of Nov and will consider the rally on the 31st of Oct although i'm not 100% sure what that's about if it's not to protest, however I wish all those who can get time to go on the protest ride the best of luck and I hope it goes well etc..

I am just copying info Sarge as there are so many threads going its rather hard to follow where & whats going on

no worries re 17th .. If I get you some flyers (once they are organised) can you put them up around Dvirke?... and or get the word out to those in your area re the welly rally next sat ??

NZsarge

23rd October 2009, 10:00

I am just copying info Sarge as there are so many threads going its rather hard to follow where & whats going on

no worries re 17th .. If I get you some flyers (once they are organised) can you put them up around Dvirke?... and or get the word out to those in your area re the welly rally next sat ??

Yep
.......

chanceyy

23rd October 2009, 10:23

thanks Sarge

just had quick call with Dave, will get a few details sorted but we will be attending both dates, Leaving Levin 10 am sharp just needing to confirm but will be probably be from fatboyz bar (behind Cobb & Co) (just past 2nd set of lights on the main drag)

being that the welly rally is for next sat be good for those who can not make the 17th to come out in force ..

most of us know ppl who ride bikes but are not on kb, as soon as we have details confirmed be great if everyone can spread the word.

Dave & I will catch up for coffee & once details are confirmed with Welly organisers we will hit high gear to get info out & about :)

86GSXR

23rd October 2009, 10:28

Excellent to see some action happening. Annual leave booked for the 17th, coming up!

yod

23rd October 2009, 21:59

Excellent to see some action happening. Annual leave booked for the 17th, coming up!

ditto, the bird will be there

mowgli

24th October 2009, 06:27

Anyone keen for a ride out west to bring the current tag closer to home? Home via Vinegar Hill or could do the loop via Fields or sh4. I'll be free from about 9am. Maybe stop for coffee at the Goose in Bulls.

Pegasus

24th October 2009, 06:32

Excellent to see some action happening. Annual leave booked for the 17th, coming up!

Me too, glad it will not be a fast ride, little silver surfer is getting a big outing that day. :scooter:

chanceyy

24th October 2009, 07:05

Excellent to see some action happening. Annual leave booked for the 17th, coming up!

quoted from the info re acc horowhenua/palmerston area.

so for those planning to come next weekend, will be leaving Levin prob around 10am (once times are confirmed) please note below notes that this is a Ulysses gig, however it will be great to add to their numbers regarding this rally.

do we need a calendar event to get an indication of names attending ??

Originally Posted by StoneY
Confirmed

Ulysses are heading to parliament on the 31st

Anyone attending, please respect its Ulysses gig, and Peter Mac was good enough to tell us in advance, and invite us to come along

Best behavior asked and expected

More details on exact times to follow

This is not BIKEOI its Ulysses and they get to set the scene.
But when its over its like' ok that was the local gig...wait for the national BIKEOI to arrive

dogsnbikes

24th October 2009, 07:08

Excellent to see some action happening. Annual leave booked for the 17th, coming up!

+1.........fingers crossed all going well norman will be there:Punk:

ynot slow

24th October 2009, 14:40

Hi a couple of us are doing a day trip to New Plymouth on Sunday of Labour Weekend if you wanna join. Meeting at caltex cnrs of ruahine and main street Palmerston North. Leaving at 8 am Weather permitting of course

Roads in good condition except for roadworks at Newbury.A few cops on road this arvo,but were all heading towards Wanganui and traffic flowing nicely.
Saw heaps of bikes on way home all heading north.

chanceyy

24th October 2009, 14:48

hey guys Bogan has done an awesome job with the flyers
this thread here has one Ulysses flyer (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129477467&postcount=31) for next sat .. get the word out there plz (the other flyer is for the bikeoi for Levin)

And here is the Palmerston Flyer for the Bikeoi (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129477267&postcount=29)

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 08:47

Going for a wee pootle to meet up with Chanceyy and Rottiguy this arvo. If anyone wants to join in I'll be at BP Fitzherbet at 12.00 :ride:

Owl

25th October 2009, 08:52

Going for a wee pootle to meet up with Chanceyy and Rottiguy this arvo. If anyone wants to join in I'll be at BP Fitzherbet at 12.00 :ride:

I might just see you there Al!:msn-wink:

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 08:54

Sweet Al, be good to catch up, this cloud is supposed to clear by then too :yes:

coffeejunkie

25th October 2009, 09:03

Yeh we would have gate crashed ya ride but didnt know...have a good one guys

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 09:12

Cheers CJ :niceone: (there's still time you know) :yes:

Slight ammendment - want to LEAVE at 12.00

coffeejunkie

25th October 2009, 09:13

Maybe...balzys in the shower at the mo....what time you leaving from where?

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 09:17

I'm leaving Palmy about 12.00, so should be at Chanceyy's about 1230ish and we'll see what's what from there. I'd expect a bit of crap talk and coffee first lol

Owl

25th October 2009, 09:17

Sweet Al, be good to catch up, this cloud is supposed to clear by then too :yes:

Cool.

Yeh we would have gate crashed ya ride but didnt know...have a good one guys

Get yer butt into gear!:D

Cheers CJ :niceone: (there's still time you know) :yes:

Slight ammendment - want to LEAVE at 12.00

Noted!:yes:

See you at 11.45 then.

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 09:19

Sweet! Better get into the shower myself, see ya :soon:

NZsarge

25th October 2009, 09:43

Lucky buggers, if I hold my fingers crossed just so I might get out on the bike mid to late arvo.. <_<

chanceyy

25th October 2009, 10:23

Maybe...balzys in the shower at the mo....what time you leaving from where?

just got off the phone with balzy & told him to get his arse in to gear :) fingers crossed they should make it :wari:

Sweet! Better get into the shower myself, see ya :soon:

have finished planting out veggies, & tidying a few bits .. now to wash rear wheel so can check spatter again & fark I better hit the shower too phewwwwww ... :) ohh yeah just called little smurf & busted to see if they up for a wee pottle too .. I have a wee idea :blip: ....:whistle:

Was gonna meet you guys In shannon but will wait here for Balzy & red to arrive :blip: .. need to check what time colin finishes work .. fark look at the time .>>>>>> gone burger >>>>

86GSXR

25th October 2009, 17:09

Excellent run this arvo. Down to Levin, out to Foxton Beach for lunch followed by an invigorating sprint over the track and back into town for a well deserved latte. Thanks guys, great day out!

Little Smurf

25th October 2009, 17:17

Glad you had a great time out, weather wa primo. Sorry to have missed the poodle but antics from this morning (home at 3.30am from Wellys) had this lil smurf a tad tired :lol: Next time :yes:

Owl

25th October 2009, 17:20

Yep great fun Al and I especially enjoyed that track run!:D

Cheers everyone for a most enjoyable ride.:yes:

Start timing!:whistle:

Owl

25th October 2009, 17:26

Oh yeah and I haven't forgotten about that website!

http://www.waitingpatiently.???

specter

25th October 2009, 19:12

any1 thinking about a labour day ride??

chanceyy

25th October 2009, 19:58

Excellent run this arvo. Down to Levin, out to Foxton Beach for lunch followed by an invigorating sprint over the track and back into town for a well deserved latte. Thanks guys, great day out!

OMG summer was here today .. lovely n warm, then roads in fantastic condition .. thank gawd the cop was on SH 57 and not opiki road coming home :whistle:

interesting way to park a car in the gorge and then lovely to see the gold one in her usual position gleaming in the sunlight among the black beasts :wari:

Great to see red & Balzy and Skippy make the trek north .. what a fab time !!

hmm running on fumes getting to Linton guess thats what happens when you forget your running out of gas & twist the wrist .. had to behave from Toko.. to make sure we got to petrol station .. :innocent:

Glad you had a great time out, weather wa primo. Sorry to have missed the poodle but antics from this morning (home at 3.30am from Wellys) had this lil smurf a tad tired :lol: Next time :yes:

haha next babe ... Busted missed skippy on a roll .. and she has put us all on a promise & I see Owl is still waiting as below :blip:

Oh yeah and I haven't forgotten about that website!

http://www.waitingpatiently.???

I dunna think any male has forgotten that one owl and waiting with bibs for the drool ... what ever floats your boat :laugh:

any1 thinking about a labour day ride??
fark riding on the monday .. with shit loads of traffic it a day to spend at home kinda :) .. take care if your heading out there

specter

25th October 2009, 20:01

fark riding on the monday .. with shit loads of traffic it a day to spend at home kinda :) .. take care if your heading out there

meh doesnt matter how many cars there are theres always that 1 f@#Kwit that will manage to not see ya on the bike

chanceyy

25th October 2009, 20:10

meh doesnt matter how many cars there are theres always that 1 f@#Kwit that will manage to not see ya on the bike

yeah its more the volume of traffic rather than the idiot not seeing you & the cops that are out in force, just not worth the hassle ... besides have had two good days riding so had my fill & can leave morrow quite happily - just take care out there :)

coffeejunkie

25th October 2009, 20:55

Oh yeah and I haven't forgotten about that website!

http://www.waitingpatiently.???

And still alittle boy waits.......Did i not tell you i had the power? LOL, Nah just kidding.....Sue isnt at home but will give me addy tomorrow so watch this space....

Cheers guys for letting us crash ya ride so to speak.....let us know when ya riding again aye were always keen

NZsarge

25th October 2009, 21:16

yeah its more the volume of traffic rather than the idiot not seeing you & the cops that are out in force, just not worth the hassle ... besides have had two good days riding so had my fill & can leave morrow quite happily - just take care out there :)
Just don't cruise the main drag, most boring roads anyway...

chanceyy

26th October 2009, 07:21

And still alittle boy waits.......Did i not tell you i had the power? LOL, Nah just kidding.....Sue isnt at home but will give me addy tomorrow so watch this space....

Cheers guys for letting us crash ya ride so to speak.....let us know when ya riding again aye were always keen

Anytime doll glad you guys made it (bringing sue with ya :clap: ) it was a spur of the moment ride was planning on working in the garden for most of the day with a wee ride to catch up for coffee ... but wot a great day to be out on the bike .. and love the spur of moment decisions to say fark it to chores & escape :lol:

NZsarge

26th October 2009, 07:25

Will hopefully be heading through to Havelock Nth via via various back roads at about 11 ish... will confirm asap.

Little Smurf

26th October 2009, 08:17

OMG summer was here today .. lovely n warm, then roads in fantastic condition ..

Great to see red & Balzy and Skippy make the trek north .. what a fab time !!

haha next babe ... Busted missed skippy on a roll .. and she has put us all on a promise & I see Owl is still waiting as below :blip:

I thought that was young Skip in the photos, & Balzy & Red joined in the fun bugger sounds like I should have harden the fark up and jumped on the bike :lol:

A promise?......should I ask :lol:

NZsarge

26th October 2009, 08:18

Yes confirmed if anyone is interested, leave Dannevirke BP about the 11am mark, not to panicked about time today..

Little Smurf

26th October 2009, 08:20

Yes confirmed if anyone is interested, leave Dannevirke BP about the 11am mark, not to panicked about time today..

Wat a WICKED DAY!!!! have fun out there, got brunch with the mum in law so I might have to pop out later :wari:

NZsarge

26th October 2009, 08:23

Wat a WICKED DAY!!!! have fun out there, got brunch with the mum in law so I might have to pop out later :wari:

Not expecting too much of a reaction to be fair but I thought i'd put it out there.. I'll be happy if i'm on my own or if I have company.. As you said, check out this day!!

chanceyy

26th October 2009, 08:36

I thought that was young Skip in the photos, & Balzy & Red joined in the fun bugger sounds like I should have harden the fark up and jumped on the bike :lol:

A promise?......should I ask :lol:

Yeah it was great Balzy & Red stopped by to pick her up :clap: more the merrier & we know that Aussie accent is good for a laugh

hmm promise .. umm hmmm sitting at your garage & the boys started dribbling the bib comment ... its the associated website :blip: <_<...

coffeejunkie

26th October 2009, 08:52

I thought that was young Skip in the photos, & Balzy & Red joined in the fun bugger sounds like I should have harden the fark up and jumped on the bike :lol:

A promise?......should I ask :lol:

Yes Maz you shld have hardened up!!! LOL, Nah just kidding......We only turned up cuz I knew Sue wanted to ride as did we....Nothing was happening down here so i was checking what the mana lot were up too(knowing they wud be doing somethng) and noticed a ride 86 & owl were gunna do which we ended up gate crashing, LOL, Got hold of Sue and yip she was keen so we all gaped it to sandras, was a good day....

I do believe you all got the PM with the website?

coffeejunkie

26th October 2009, 08:53

I almost forgot to add.....Russ made us all dinner...was so yummy....got desert even....You are a good guy russ:wari:

Owl

26th October 2009, 08:57

Not expecting too much of a reaction to be fair but I thought i'd put it out there.. I'll be happy if i'm on my own or if I have company.. As you said, check out this day!!

I'm going to miss this one unfortunately Sarge. I had a visitor while I was out riding yesterday, so today may be a day for mending bridges!:mellow:

NZsarge

26th October 2009, 09:01

I'm going to miss this one unfortunately Sarge. I had a visitor while I was out riding yesterday, so today may be a day for mending bridges!:mellow:

Not a problem mate.

Little Smurf

26th October 2009, 09:06

I do believe you all got the PM with the website?

Yes indeed I did :lol: as I said to Sandra didn't like her choice of shoes :lol: funny as ae do any of the guys need bibs ???? :lol:

coffeejunkie

26th October 2009, 09:17

Yes indeed I did :lol: as I said to Sandra didn't like her choice of shoes :lol: funny as ae do any of the guys need bibs ???? :lol:

Funny you shld say that maz the shoes were fucking ugly....being as i have a shoe & boot fettish im aloud to say that, hehehehehe, Balzy is still in bed so can't wait for him to see it

ynot slow

26th October 2009, 14:59

Was fun yesterday and today,headed up to Hawera,organised to stay with a mate and have a few beers and meal,then as about to leave little bro phones,says dad expecting us for tea seeing we're heading north,so ring mate sorry can't stay for tea etc,feel stink to arrive,then go and sleep in caravan.He ok,even said to take his ute to visit another mate,saves putting bike gear on,choice.

So away we go for tea after several stellas and steinies,more beers at dads in celebration of my hatching day Saturday,get home to mates place about 10.30pm,mates son has a few mates,they're having a feed,the father enjoying himself,had a coffee and off to bed.

Beautiful morning today,no cloud,then wind died,couple of coffees and left about 10am,stopped at Bulls for coffee,due to pillion seat user having sore bum lol.While there 2 out of 3 cops seen drove passed.Great weather to travel,and only one idiot driver in a pissy Daihatsu mini car trying to be mobile chicane from Feilding turn off to Newbury,so zipped passed.

And although never ,ever a huge fan of Harleys,in mates shed was a brand new fatboy,beaut colour Blue and 1000KM,the bastard came to Palmy Saturday to pick it up in his van,we passed each other when we had car and trailer trip.He fired it up,standard pipes and sounds bloody nice,why the fark do harley owners put pipes on them,this sounds sweet,can hear the engine ticking over,and when revved is impressive,he had a boulevard with vince and hanes pipes on and sounded way loud.

86GSXR

26th October 2009, 16:10

sarahtvet

26th October 2009, 23:41

What a bloody great weekend to be on the road on a bike.

Sounds like most people made the most of the opportunity.

Some of the CD lot did (see link belwo if you wanna know what we got up to :ride:)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43

Summer is here and the weather is fine, lots of riding followed by plenty of wine I reckon :yes:

chanceyy

27th October 2009, 06:15

I almost forgot to add.....Russ made us all dinner...was so yummy....got desert even....You are a good guy russ:wari:

hmm that reminds me .... wonder if the BBQ will be this summer :lol: russ has only been here a few yrs now

Yes indeed I did :lol: as I said to Sandra didn't like her choice of shoes :lol: funny as ae do any of the guys need bibs ???? :lol:

Funny you shld say that maz the shoes were fucking ugly....being as i have a shoe & boot fettish im aloud to say that, hehehehehe, Balzy is still in bed so can't wait for him to see it

Freaken ugly shoes is right ... but hey wot ever floats ya boat .. can say it does nothing for me .. even the bike does not get me excited :whistle: :laugh:

still waiting for Owl's & Balzy's impressions .. rottiguy told me his on the phone last nite :rofl:

Owl

27th October 2009, 06:21

still waiting for Owl's & Balzy's impressions ..

Meh!:yawn:

How's that?

chanceyy

27th October 2009, 06:31

Meh!:yawn:

How's that?

that works nicely :rofl: same reaction as Colin :yes: ...

coffeejunkie

27th October 2009, 08:04

still waiting for Owl's & Balzy's impressions .. rottiguy told me his on the phone last nite :rofl:[/QUOTE]

Well Balzy quite surprised me....He agreed with Rottiguy & Owl....BUT he did say "get between those legs and expect to be cracked like a wallnut!!" He seamed to be more interested in the bikes & he loves the shoes:lol:

coffeejunkie

27th October 2009, 08:05

Oh yeh and we both loved the mint AC/DC helmet....seams the girl does have alittle style after all

ynot slow

27th October 2009, 08:30

Happy Birthday Tony. The bike must have been pleased too :lol:

Went for a wee pootle on my own to the Bent Horseshoe Cafe and soaked up the scenic wonderland :yes:

Website. Nice bike pics :whistle: :laugh:

That bloody lid of yours,saw you on way to dump,saw bike and thought yep is you,then she who is obeyed said yep saw the helmet and knew,doh,I looked at bike thought yep maybe Al,she looked at lid definately Al,she is learning quicker than me.

And bike enjoyed it too,filled up in Waverley as last light blinking so had been on last 5 ltrs from just before Whanganui,put in 15ltrs so need to run till empty to figure out,when fuel icon blinks have 1.5 ltrs,but not keen to see how far left(should be 40km),got home 210km later and on 2 bars still,so looks like range 360km solo,and 330km 2 up.Seat needs attending to,pillion does anyway,but sheepskin and foam works better,will add more foam.

Monamie

27th October 2009, 11:21

Went for a wee pootle on my own to the Bent Horseshoe Cafe and soaked up the scenic wonderland :yes: poor baby ...all by yourself..I will be finished exams tomorrow and will make it up to you...just think of our Christmas holidays up North....;):hug:
Website. Nice bike pics :whistle: :laugh: Hmmmm :yawn:
Happy birthday for the other day Tony :woohoo:

Excellent weekend in Auckland-got to see my big bros Duc'-very nice. He has done an excellent job on the restoring of the rear end and pipes look very cool, sound even better!! I have dibbs on a ride soon-(Al looked pretty hot on it too).

We got smashed in the hockey and I even got in the sinbin for hitting someone in the head with my stick...honest mistake...really. Quick trip but nice to get away. The rest of the weekend was study, lawns and kid time...life is good:eek:

Looking forward to taking the bike to welly for its first service in time for the 1000k yippee.

86GSXR

27th October 2009, 13:21

Ducati Multistrada. Very interesting bike :yes:

chanceyy

27th October 2009, 15:27

Excellent weekend in Auckland-got to see my big bros Duc'-very nice. He has done an excellent job on the restoring of the rear end and pipes look very cool, sound even better!! I have dibbs on a ride soon-(Al looked pretty hot on it too).

We got smashed in the hockey and I even got in the sinbin for hitting someone in the head with my stick...honest mistake...really. Quick trip but nice to get away. The rest of the weekend was study, lawns and kid time...life is good:eek:

Looking forward to taking the bike to welly for its first service in time for the 1000k yippee.

good luck for exam morrow babe .. and Carmen next week .. I feel a girly ride to celebrate may be not to far away :blip:

you in the sin bin :gob: .. great letting off steam aye :lol: :whistle:

be good to get service done in time for ride :wari:

SuperSonic

27th October 2009, 15:56

Ducati Multistrada. Very interesting bike :yes:

Yeah but the front is just plain ugly:gob:. The ass end is just all ducati, sexy.:woohoo: Looking at get one are YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rustys

27th October 2009, 16:11

hmm that reminds me .... wonder if the BBQ will be this summer :lol: russ has only been here a few yrs now

No prob's my girl !!!!!!!!...... i can read your lips........:violin:yes::yes::yes:

chanceyy

27th October 2009, 19:31

No prob's my girl !!!!!!!!...... i can read your lips........:violin:yes::yes::yes:

:wari: thats what you said last yr & yr before .. so this yr it is then :laugh:

oscarnz

28th October 2009, 06:46

good luck for exam morrow babe .. and Carmen next week .. I feel a girly ride to celebrate may be not to far away :blip:

Got that right honey, will be nice when they are all over, but I have already enrolled for next year. Not sure if Paul and Bronnie are too happy about that tho :crazy:
As long as I dont get too grumpy they should be fine.

ynot slow

28th October 2009, 09:41

As long as I dont get too grumpy they should be fine.

You grumpy-never you have a suzuki which has a calming influence.Won't mention kitchen doh just did.:bash:

cowboyz

28th October 2009, 23:45

We got smashed in the hockey and I even got in the sinbin for hitting someone in the head with my stick...honest mistake...really. .

how did you convince them it was a mistake?

Duke girl

29th October 2009, 10:16

:wari: thats what you said last yr & yr before .. so this yr it is then :laugh:

I will make sure of it ok Chancey?.:2thumbsup

chanceyy

29th October 2009, 19:26

I will make sure of it ok Chancey?.:2thumbsup

ok Sue that sounds like a perfect plan .. besides we can always gate crash .. you will give us the address :lol: be a cracker nite for sure :laugh:

KiwiKat

31st October 2009, 06:19

This Sunday Feilding Riders are heading over to Hawkes Bay. More details here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129484353&postcount=585 Al Manawatu Riders are welcome along for the day.

86GSXR

31st October 2009, 19:11

Had a great 7.30 am run down to Wellie for the Buell's first service (1600 km). Had a good time yakking at WMC and Michelle picked up some great Harley jeans :drool: at a bargain price and I got a Knox back protector which fits like a glove :D

After a visit to Mum's it was off to Parliament to join 600 other bikers for the Ulysses protest. Excellent meeting and I really think the point was made very nicely.

I was really impressed with Annette King who turned up on her hubby's bike and gave a very strong message to gov't that bikers will NOT tolerate this shit!

All the speakers put across the message very effectively and I doubt if National will have the balls to go ahead with this now :rockon:

Don't forget the 17th, very important that as many riders as possible are there. If today was anything to go by then 1000's of bikes on the 17th should finish them off perfectly.

Met up with a few of the gang and lunched at the Parrot and Jigger before a cool cruise back up the line for a spot of sheep and cattle wrangling :yes:

Flynn

31st October 2009, 19:20

After a visit to Mum's it was off to Parliament to join 600 other bikers for the Ulysses protest. Excellent meeting and I really think the point was made very nicely.

I was really impressed with Annette King who turned up on her hubby's bike and gave a very strong message to gov't that bikers will NOT tolerate this shit!

All the speakers put across the message very effectively and I doubt if National will have the balls to go ahead with this now :rockon:

Don't forget the 17th, very important that as many riders as possible are there. If today was anything to go by then 1000's of bikes on the 17th should finish them off perfectly.

Awesome, let em have it:yes::angry2:

banditrider

31st October 2009, 19:22

Don't forget the 17th, very important that as many riders as possible are there. If today was anything to go by then 1000's of bikes on the 17th should finish them off perfectly.

Met up with a few of the gang and lunched at the Parrot and Jigger before a cool cruise back up the line for a spot of sheep and cattle wrangling :yes:

On ya Al! Seeya on the 17th!

Meanie

31st October 2009, 20:28

Monie and i went to Turangi on Friday and suprise suprise it was raining most of the way, got to 2 degrees over the desert road. Cold and wet what a great combination
Follwed a rather large pickup truck over part of vinager hill with Big is good on the back window and Mr mega as the license plate. Yep it was the mega man himself, naturaly we showed him he had no place on our favourite strretch of road and left him to it
Nice ride back through Taupo, Napier and highway 50 today, even managed to get a clear run through the gorge to finish FMS
Oh yes and Monie and i will be there on the 17th

Flynn

1st November 2009, 19:16

Yes well we caged it to katikati by 11.30pm, got up on Sat morn and went to Tga to visit bike shops, Yami, triumph and ducati dealer first, they had a nice tiger, lots of ducati sports bikes, a multi strada, r1s and r6s, no fjrs, unfortunatly, seemed real friendly. Then to the KTM dealer, who only had an rc8 and an adventure bike, so we visited the kwaka and hyosung dealer who was just closing, so we quickly looked round and left. They had lots of various 650s, nothing to great, so, home we came, have a guy interested in the swift, so we may be close (hopefully).

NZsarge

7th November 2009, 18:50

Had a good day out on the bike today, mint ride through H Hill and V Hill with Owl, awesome.

motnick

7th November 2009, 19:16

From Ashurst, over Saddle road, through Ballance Gorge, back over Pahiatua Track.

The Ballance Gorge road is pretty good (short) ride, though first few km's is a little blind for my liking, it opens up after. Only saw one cage, and a couple of bicycles on the whole road.

cowboyz

7th November 2009, 20:02

Had a good day out on the bike today, mint ride through H Hill and V Hill with Owl, awesome.

mint! sorry I couldnt make it.

gonna see if I can put something together for next weekend. need a good ride somewhere to go there and back.

NZsarge

8th November 2009, 02:13

The Ballance Gorge road is pretty good (short) ride, though first few km's is a little blind for my liking, it opens up after. Only saw one cage, and a couple of bicycles on the whole road.

Yeah might check and see if this can't be worked into the next Friday night ride.

Edit: Stop in Pahiatua at the Black stump for errr sustainance..

Owl

8th November 2009, 08:06

Had a good day out on the bike today, mint ride through H Hill and V Hill with Owl, awesome.

Yep mint indeed, cheers!:niceone:

Castlepoint

Ezirider and I are meeting at the BP Fitzherbert at 11.00am and heading over to Castlepoint. We'll be taking the back route, so feel free to join us!:yes:

Meanie

8th November 2009, 08:08

Yep mint indeed, cheers!:niceone:

Castlepoint

Ezirider and I are meeting at the BP Fitzherbert at 11.00am and heading over to Castlepoint. We'll be taking the back route, so feel free to join us!:yes:

Awesome ride out there, if i hadnt done 1050ks yesterday i would have been keen
Have a safe one

ratusratus

8th November 2009, 08:10

at rexs and call into gladstone pub if ya can........havent seen nigel do a burnout for a while!!

Owl

8th November 2009, 08:12

Awesome ride out there, if i hadnt done 1050ks yesterday i would have been keen

Next time then:msn-wink:

Have a safe one

This won't be a FNR, so we should be right!:whistle:

Owl

8th November 2009, 08:14

at rexs and call into gladstone pub if ya can........havent seen nigel do a burnout for a while!!

May have to look that one up:scratch:

NZsarge

8th November 2009, 08:46

Yep mint indeed, cheers!:niceone:

Castlepoint

Ezirider and I are meeting at the BP Fitzherbert at 11.00am and heading over to Castlepoint. We'll be taking the back route, so feel free to join us!:yes:

Fark! Got some stuff to do 'round here before I can go anywhere unfortunately, enjoy the ride though guys...

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 06:57

Thinking of heading up to the Bay for this protest ride, who else is going?

banditrider

14th November 2009, 07:14

I think Mowgli is going but he's up there already.

I got plenty to do here today, doing my protesting Tuesday!

robertydog

14th November 2009, 07:17

Thinking of heading up to the Bay for this protest ride, who else is going?

Its a cracker day up here mate.

Elysium

14th November 2009, 08:03

Thinking of heading up to the Bay for this protest ride, who else is going?

Aren't all the protests heading to Wellington? Or are they doing one up there early?

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 08:03

Its a cracker day up here mate.

Mint! Going to 2wheeled Gasman's first up so i'll probably catch you there...

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 08:05

Aren't all the protests heading to Wellington? Or are they doing one up there early?

Quite a few protest rides getting organized about the place (NZ) actually..

Elysium

14th November 2009, 08:11

Ah ok must be for the riders who can't make it to Welly I surpose.

Anyhow are the Friday night rides still going on? Haven't been able to go due to ...er after work activities at a pub so Friday's have been my day to recover. And I take the Usual meeting place is changed?

road king

14th November 2009, 08:51

chanceyy

14th November 2009, 08:59

Aren't all the protests heading to Wellington? Or are they doing one up there early?

the national one is tues but there are continued Rallies going on all the time, just to note that Tuesday is not the end of the campaign and we will start looking at smaller runs to show local MP's what our thoughts are ...

Elysium

14th November 2009, 10:15

friday night rides are still going, meeting place is the side road next to mobil

But where are we surposed to buy our pies and drink!? :crybaby:

Owl

14th November 2009, 10:35

But where are we surposed to buy our pies and drink!? :crybaby:

At the same place you get your gas, cause it won't be at the Ashhurst Mobil!:weird:

:laugh:

Elysium

14th November 2009, 11:30

At the same place you get your gas, cause it won't be at the Ashhurst Mobil!:weird:

:laugh:

Ah, but a pie bought elsewhere and chucked into a bag for about 10mins does no compare to a freshly bought pie. :laugh:

Owl

14th November 2009, 11:36

Ah, but a pie bought elsewhere and chucked into a bag for about 10mins does no compare to a freshly bought pie. :laugh:

But if you leave the bag open, it'll save you having to "Blow on the pie"!

Safer Communities Together................and all that!:msn-wink:

Flynn

14th November 2009, 17:31

But if you leave the bag open, it'll save you having to "Blow on the pie"!

Safer Communities Together................and all that!:msn-wink:

Don't say you've turned into a greeny too:innocent:

Had a excellent run in the swift to Taupo to meet it's new mummy and daddy today. Thanks so much for the meanies who happened to be going to Taupo for Subway for lunch and found a hitch hiker on the side of the lake, who just happened to have his riding gear with him and brought him home:first::first:

Thanks so much:2thumbsup to meanie who brought me home, Monie had me worried just before Taihape when she almost had to get the doughnuts out, but he must have seen something else of interest, or got made a better offer and let us keep going.

Then 2 mins before the Colyton Ashhurst turn off, we spot a KBer taking a knap on the side of the road with his bike still in the lane so all the cars could go round it, armed with kiwifruit and apples, not sure what for but hey, doesn't matter. So any way we stopped and asked him if he was o.k. and he said yeah, he just felt like a horse and was waiting to be floated home.

So all in all a great ride home, thanks once again to the meanies for a great day. Awesome.

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 18:39

Had a excellent run in the swift to Taupo to meet it's new mummy and daddy today..

So... When do you pick up the SuperDuke then....? :whistle:

sparkles

14th November 2009, 19:36

ha finally ,a SuperDuke .

hes been keeping that secret for a little bit:bash:

Owl

14th November 2009, 19:42

ha finally ,a SuperDuke .

hes been keeping that secret for a little bit:bash:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Flynn

14th November 2009, 19:47

Well, sorry to say, if my plan still goes ahead, your all wrong so far, keep quiet meanie, monie and cowboyz, don't jinx me!!

What's your next guess??

sparkles

14th November 2009, 19:51

i bet hes got a black man willy

Elysium

14th November 2009, 19:55

It's a Harley.

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 19:57

It's a Goldwing!!

NZsarge

14th November 2009, 20:00

Who's up for a coffee ride tomorrow, I think a bit of a chat about the Tuesday protest ride might be in order..

banditrider

14th November 2009, 20:01

You're all wrong...

Elysium

14th November 2009, 20:05

Who's up for a coffee ride tomorrow, I think a bit of a chat about the Tuesday protest ride might be in order..

Count me out......I have work :crybaby:

Anyhow what bike has the most coffee cup holders? A Harley or a Goldwing?

Flynn

14th November 2009, 20:27

You're all wrong...

HAhaha, It's a honda in that photo isn't it?? If I hadn't been impressed by a connie today I'd have said an early connie disguised as a urinal

Count me out......I have work :crybaby:

Anyhow what bike has the most coffee cup holders? A Harley or a Goldwing?

I'll tell ya by the middle of the week........

NOT

KiwiKat

14th November 2009, 20:39

Feilding Riders Club. Ride tomorrow subject to weather. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129514453&postcount=605

chanceyy

14th November 2009, 21:26

Well, sorry to say, if my plan still goes ahead, your all wrong so far, keep quiet meanie, monie and cowboyz, don't jinx me!!

What's your next guess??

hmmm can Mo, 86 & I guess too ??? or is that cheating :whistle:

Flynn

14th November 2009, 21:38

hmmm can Mo, 86 & I guess too ??? or is that cheating :whistle:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::psst:

Lucky I'm not a gambling man, I'd be seriously out a pocket..., now don't you go giving it away by mentioning Monamie's name round here:innocent::blip::shutup:

cowboyz

14th November 2009, 21:42

Who's up for a coffee ride tomorrow, I think a bit of a chat about the Tuesday protest ride might be in order..

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

Who stuck a triumph part in my kwaka???????

chanceyy

14th November 2009, 21:43

:shutup: ok mums the word on MONAMIE then :laugh: :laugh:

:Oops: :scooter:

Flynn

14th November 2009, 21:44

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

Who stuck a triumph part in my kwaka???????

Could even be a Honda part assembled in the trump factory :Oops:

yod

14th November 2009, 21:59

Could even be a Honda part assembled in the trump factory :Oops:

BLASPHEMER!!! When the day of reckoning comes ye shall be cast down with the sodomites (that's the ancient Greek name for kwaka riders)

ya dirty Ferris Bueller!!

cowboyz

14th November 2009, 21:59

no honda parts. it doesnt break that often

yod

14th November 2009, 22:01

no honda parts. it doesnt break that often

pfffffft :motu:

enjoy the side of the road today?

Flynn

14th November 2009, 22:02

BLASPHEMER!!! When the day of reckoning comes ye shall be cast down with the sodomites (that's the ancient Greek name for kwaka riders)

ya dirty Ferris Bueller!!

:Oops::Oops: Didn't realise you were lurking around in the back ground:innocent:

Owl

14th November 2009, 22:36

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

Yeah, but did you suss the problem?

Who stuck a triumph part in my kwaka???????

I'll put that comment down to shock.:rolleyes:

BLASPHEMER!!! When the day of reckoning comes ye shall be cast down with the sodomites (that's the ancient Greek name for kwaka riders)

ya dirty Ferris Bueller!!

Who'd wanna be Ferris?:blink:

yod

15th November 2009, 04:27

:Oops::Oops: Didn't realise you were lurking around in the back ground:innocent:
.....always.....

Who'd wanna be Ferris?:blink:

:doh:

Meanie

15th November 2009, 06:10

i bet hes got a black man willy

WTF is a black man willy?
Apart from the obvious

You're all wrong...

Must spread rep around before giving to BR again :rofl:

Flynn

15th November 2009, 06:19

WTF is a black man willy?
Apart from the obvious

Must spread rep around before giving to BR again :rofl:

Black B MansM WillyW

BMW, He has got taste, depending!!

Meanie

15th November 2009, 06:23

Black B MansM WillyW

Thanks for clearing that up, i was getting a little worried

Flynn

15th November 2009, 06:25

Thanks for clearing that up, i was getting a little worried

You think you were getting worried, I was thinking, shit, the secret is going to get out, how the hell did the metre reader know, then I realised he must have me confused with some one else:laugh::laugh:

banditrider

15th November 2009, 07:47

:rofl::rofl::rofl::psst:

Lucky I'm not a gambling man, I'd be seriously out a pocket..., now don't you go giving it away by mentioning Monamie's name round here:innocent::blip::shutup:

Ah, so what colour then?

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

WTF? You've only just run that thing haven't you?

Thanks for clearing that up, i was getting a little worried

Yes, a bit of a worry alright. I thought that this was a G-rated thread.

NZsarge

15th November 2009, 08:36

WTF? You've only just run that thing haven't you?

Reckon, bit of a blight on Kawasaki's books to be breaking down this early in the piece..

NZsarge

15th November 2009, 08:59

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

Who stuck a triumph part in my kwaka???????

I'm gonna come over in my car today, it's blowing a howling gale over here, i'll call in with some bikkies and you can tell me all about it mate, bloody sucks when ya bike ain't going...

Elysium

15th November 2009, 19:46

would do... got a bike I can borrow? Mine broke......

Who stuck a triumph part in my kwaka???????

Sure Banditrider wont mind you riding the Honda :eek:

cowboyz

16th November 2009, 07:04

Ah, so what colour then?

WTF? You've only just run that thing haven't you?

.
I know!!!!!!!!!!

anyhow.. after 2 days we finally sorted it with the help of meanies garage and sparkles electrical skills.

Originally I thought it was a wire rubbing on the frame. couldnt find it. Took heated hand grips off and it came right. Right faulty handgrips. Problem fixed. Rode it round for over a week and then it left me stranded on the cheltham striaght. huge thanks to the guy who thought I needed kiwifruit... (WTF?) and to 86, mo, and Ynot and co for the rescue vehicle.
Put it in meanies shed and took it apart. Thinking that it must be a dodgey connection on the fuel pump.. Disconnected fuel pump and fuses stopped blowing. Right.. thats the problem. 5 mins later fuses started blowing again.. Right.. look at relays. disconnected relay and fuses stopped blowing. 2 mins later fuses started blowing again. Got sparkles onto the job and ripped everything we could find out and put it back together again and the bike come good. Bit concerned that we hadnt actually fixed anything but crash started it and it started and run. Bit confusing so I started wiggling wires and found wire to the starter relay was rubbing on frame and arcing on the packrack. YAY! Finally found it. Repaired and bike is good for another 140,000km!!!

Huge thanks to all who helped sort this. Hate having my bike out of action. Will be at the bikeio tomorrow now!

I'm gonna come over in my car today, it's blowing a howling gale over here, i'll call in with some bikkies and you can tell me all about it mate, bloody sucks when ya bike ain't going...

cheers. you missed all the action but its working again.

Sure Banditrider wont mind you riding the Honda :eek:
Im just not the right gender............

86GSXR

16th November 2009, 07:18

Jeez, thank GOD for that! I've already lent out my other bike so was starting to think you may need to be pillioned! Real glad to hear it's sorted :niceone:

cowboyz

16th November 2009, 09:06

if thats not an incentive!

NZsarge

16th November 2009, 10:15

Huge thanks to all who helped sort this. Hate having my bike out of action. Will be at the bikeio tomorrow now!

Onya, good stuff, see ya tomorrow.

cowboyz

16th November 2009, 10:18

gonna be awesome! ordered new filter today.. $140 for a K&N. make bike go faster.. cause I need that........

NZsarge

16th November 2009, 10:26

gonna be awesome! ordered new filter today.. $140 for a K&N. make bike go faster.. cause I need that........

Are you sure it won't need rejetting putting a more free flowing filter on?

cowboyz

16th November 2009, 10:52

im sure. because of the direct air intakes the filter has frik all to do with managing air. just has to clean it. there is a hole out the back for excess air to bugger off through.

Owl

16th November 2009, 11:21

gonna be awesome! ordered new filter today.. $140 for a K&N. make bike go faster.. cause I need that........

One word "Pipercross"! Too late if you've ordered the K&N though.:confused:

Oh and well done for getting the 9 sorted!

NZsarge

16th November 2009, 16:08

im sure. because of the direct air intakes the filter has frik all to do with managing air. just has to clean it. there is a hole out the back for excess air to bugger off through.

Your original filter would have a certain flow rate inspite of it being ram air, by putting a free' flowing filter on would it not let it flow more air? I mean that's the point of putting any aftermarket filter on.
Flowing more air would'nt it run leaner particularly when the ramming of air comes into effect? Just a thought... :D