Manawatu weekend rides

[NZsarge]

Looky looky, weather forecast for tomorrow has improved considerably (metservice and metvuw) although it might be a bit breezy perhaps.

[Meanie]

Yep, it's about time to put on the thinking cap and organise a decent ride. Easter may be a good time, and maybe something before that too........Very keen on the Waioeka gorge again. That may have to be an overnighter tho, that way we could squeeze in the east cape while we're there...........



TT2000 next week end, still not too late to come

[banditrider]

TT2000 next week end, still not too late to come

You forgot to mention that it's gonna be FMS!




and anything at all about Buller Gorge...

[Meanie]

Yea, its gonna be FMS
Buller gorge rocks

[cowboyz]

Yea, its gonna be FMS
Buller gorge full of rocks

and traffic lights

[banditrider]

and traffic lights

A few rocks, but you don't have to ride on them...

199492

[Bren]

but...buller gorge...that aint in manawatu is it???

[NZsarge]

Well after much procrastination I got on the bike and took a run through to Hastings, went via the Matamau bypass and Middle road via Racecourse road in Waipawa, that was a mint ride as I think finally the sweet spot has been hit in the suspension set up, just one more thing i'd like to try. Thanks to 2wheeled Gasman for sharing the wealth and furnishing me with a copy of Twist of the throttle 1 and Twist of the throttle 2. Cruisey ride home down the main drag. Only a couple of light spits of rain on the visor, FMS!

[NZsarge]

but...buller gorge...that aint in manawatu is it???

No but you don't have traffic lights in the middle of Vinegar Hill either.... :whistle:

[cowboyz]

good times! I was.......... ummmm working! tsk!

[NZsarge]

Forgotten Highway....................Saturday 13th March:yes:
If it's fine then i'm in.

[NZsarge]

Just a tentitive date at the moment looking at Saturday the 24th of April, if that does'nt suit or the weather is no good we can visit other dates after this date. Probably an over nighter in Hick Bay(?) again, thoughts please...
Put this down as Al's weekend ride as it was his idea
BTW, if sounds like you, please speak up.
Edit: Date already revised to the 24th of April wether dependant.

[cowboyz]

would the real slim shady please stand up.?

[cowboyz]

milkign 17th april.. push weekend either side

[NZsarge]

milkign 17th april.. push weekend either side
Oh for cryin' out loud, the 24th then, hows that? Want to try and get this ride done before it gets too chili in the weather department...

[cowboyz]

24th is good. ummmmmmmmmm have to check with the boss...

[cowboyz]

what you think of this?

2 days 555km and 661 km

the map not real good at showing when overlaying 2 days on top of each other but it basically ashhurst to hicks bay then round anti clockwise to opotiki and through to gissy and then back sh2 home

[NZsarge]

what you think of this?

2 days 555km and 661 km

the map not real good at showing when overlaying 2 days on top of each other but it basically ashhurst to hicks bay then round anti clockwise to opotiki and through to gissy and then back sh2 home

Sounds good to me.

[road king]

is 24th anything special? sounds familiar, like a public holiday or something???

i should be in. just have to ask the boss for the sat off closer to the time, once hes forgotten about this half week im having now.

[Bonez]

would the real slim shady please stand up.?

Who's slim and shady?

[Owl]

If it's fine then i'm in.

Mint, then I won't have to go alone:woohoo:.....................if it's fine:sunny:

[Flynn]

Who's slim and shady?

Arr not me....... Arr may be me:lol:

[NZsarge]

Who's slim and shady?

Well Cowboyz has lost quite a bit of weight so i'm picking it's him...

[Monamie]

Well he's certainly Shady :shifty:

25th is Anzac day-I have the kids that weekend but may be able to bribe the big'uns to look after the little'un :innocent:
It's a great ride-we did it not long ago and stayed at a camp ground on the beach just out of Hicks bay-they had a `hot chip` van there and the shop had `Hot chooks`(not chicks), so just lovely after a long ride...no cooking....no dishes!!!:love:

[cowboyz]

last time we were up there we hired a house for the night.. Sleeps 8.. $160 for the night which made it $20 each. worked real well.. If we can get organised we should still have his number round here somewhere.

[SuperSonic]

I am liking the sound of this ride. So count me in at this stage!!!!!!!!!!. Will go look at dates and see if anything is happening.

[yod]

Just a tentitive date at the moment looking at Saturday the 24th of April, if that does'nt suit or the weather is no good we can visit other dates after this date. Probably an over nighter in Hick Bay(?) again, thoughts please...
Put this down as Al's weekend ride as it was his idea
BTW, if sounds like you, please speak up.
Edit: Date already revised to the 24th of April wether dependant.

sweeeeet, i might be a starter

[cowboyz]

sweeeeet, i might be a starter

you sure you in the right thread? this is about a bike ride...............

[NZsarge]

sweeeeet, i might be a starter
Cool.

you sure you in the right thread? this is about a bike ride...............
He been getting out on the "Bird" more than usual lately, would be mint to see him along on the Gorge/Cape trip.

[NZsarge]

Mint, then I won't have to go alone:woohoo:.....................if it's fine:sunny:

Weather is'nt looking too mint at the moment but I guess we'll see.

[cowboyz]

you doing FH this weekend?

[NZsarge]

you doing FH this weekend?

That's the plan, you in?

[yod]

you sure you in the right thread? this is about a bike ride...............

took me a while to remember how to get here....


Cool.

He been getting out on the "Bird" more than usual lately, would be mint to see him along on the Gorge/Cape trip.

indeed, i'll be there if i can

[cowboyz]

That's the plan, you in?

sat or sun?

[Owl]

Weather is'nt looking too mint at the moment but I guess we'll see.

It'll be mint:whistle:


sat or sun?

Tomorrow morning:yes:

[86GSXR]

I'm taking Dog's Daytona up to Kerry tomorrow and picking up the Tiger, weather depending. Just so happens that's in the vicinity of the FH if anyone's up that way :innocent:

[ynot slow]

I'm taking Dog's Daytona up to Kerry tomorrow and picking up the Tiger, weather depending. Just so happens that's in the vicinity of the FH if anyone's up that way :innocent:

If you're heading up along Stratford-Opunake Rd keep a lookout for damp corners,even in afternoon they can be slippery,stay on that road till Stratford,new coffee place by turn off to Whanga on roundabout is ok apparently,diagonally accross from Shell servo.

[fresh trax]

Just a tentitive date at the moment looking at Saturday the 24th of April, if that does'nt suit or the weather is no good we can visit other dates after this date. Probably an over nighter in Hick Bay(?) again, thoughts please...
Put this down as Al's weekend ride as it was his idea
BTW, if sounds like you, please speak up.
Edit: Date already revised to the 24th of April wether dependant.

I would be deffinitely interested - count me in at this stage - sounds like alot of fun

[Pegasus]

Well I stupidly thought I could get a bit of a ride in today. Had a bit of a near miss. You need to look more carefully for Grey cars in this grey weather don't you.

Bonnie got me through though, and all is well that ended well. Just found out how much further I can lean my bike than I thought I could, & accelerated at the same time. Another lesson learned, I hope.

By the way it is friggin cold out there.

[chanceyy]

Well I stupidly thought I could get a bit of a ride in today. Had a bit of a near miss. You need to look more carefully for Grey cars in this grey weather don't you.

Bonnie got me through though, and all is well that ended well. Just found out how much further I can lean my bike than I thought I could, & accelerated at the same time. Another lesson learned, I hope.

By the way it is friggin cold out there.

gives ya a good fright aye chick .. and yup bikes can lean over quite a bit .. good skills doll :clap:

darn right its cold .. blardy frigid in welly for Tri this morn ..

[Toaster]

You lot keen to hook into this ride tomorrow (Sunday) coming up your way.... LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2474&day=2010-3-14&c=0)

[cowboyz]

Ill come supervise

[cowboyz]

actually.. just noticed you coming past Ashhurst. Pick me up on the way through.. Beep and pause as you turn into cambridge ave and im right there.

[NZsarge]

Yeah I might turn up in Ashhurst, will see how it goes but at this point, yeah....

[Owl]

I like reading ride reports, not writing them, so I'll keep this brief.:yes:

I met NZSarge at BP Rangitikei and hit the road at about 9.30am. We had a coffee/bite to eat at Stratford and waited for 86GSXR to arrive from Opunake.

That sorted, 86 led us down the Forgotten Highway to Whangamomona. A magic bit of road, though wet and a little greasy in places, so caution taken. Lunch at the famous Whangamomona pub (Whanga burgers all around), a chat with the publican and we were on our way again.

We stopped for pics and to remove sunnies before entering the tunnel, which was actually longer than expected. A word of caution: Don't fiddle with things, fidget etc, while riding through the dark tunnel. I managed to hit the "kill switch" throwing everything into darkness. The end result after some fumbling, was everything lit up like a Christmas tree and the headlights pointing closer to the tunnel ceiling, rather than the road:shit: Hardly the place or technique to practise wheelies:nono:

Next up was the gravel section, which was hard packed and easily handled, so not much to say about that except maybe................meh:mellow:

The rest of the FH was pretty mint and we arrived at Taumarunui for a break and more shit talk. On the road again to Raetihi for gas and then the Parapara's. I love that road and 86 set a nice pace through there, all the way to Wangavegas...............and beyond:niceone:

NZSarge took the lead through Halcombe:bye: and we pretty much parted company at that stage with 86 & Sarge heading home via Ashhurst and me heading to Palmy. Awesome day riding, but shit I was glad to get home:cold:........................:zzzz:

Cheers guys, the FH rocks!:D

[Pegasus]

I like reading ride reports, not writing them, so I'll keep this brief.:yes:

I met NZSarge at BP Rangitikei and hit the road at about 9.30am. We had a coffee/bite to eat at Stratford and waited for 86GSXR to arrive from Opunake.

That sorted, 86 led us down the Forgotten Highway to Whangamomona. A magic bit of road, though wet and a little greasy in places, so caution taken. Lunch at the famous Whangamomona pub (Whanga burgers all around), a chat with the publican and we were on our way again.

We stopped for pics and to remove sunnies before entering the tunnel, which was actually longer than expected. A word of caution: Don't fiddle with things, fidget etc, while riding through the dark tunnel. I managed to hit the "kill switch" throwing everything into darkness. The end result after some fumbling, was everything lit up like a Christmas tree and the headlights pointing closer to the tunnel ceiling, rather than the road:shit: Hardly the place or technique to practise wheelies:nono:

Next up was the gravel section, which was hard packed and easily handled, so not much to say about that except maybe................meh:mellow:

The rest of the FH was pretty mint and we arrived at Taumarunui for a break and more shit talk. On the road again to Raetihi for gas and then the Parapara's. I love that road and 86 set a nice pace through there, all the way to Wangavegas...............and beyond:niceone:

NZSarge took the lead through Halcombe:bye: and we pretty much parted company at that stage with 86 & Sarge heading home via Ashhurst and me heading to Palmy. Awesome day riding, but shit I was glad to get home:cold:........................:zzzz:

Cheers guys, the FH rocks!:D

Glad you enjoyed your Birthday ride Babe. :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Cheers guys, the FH rocks!:D

What an awesome day eh and what a magic piece of road :yes: I love the way time seems to stand still on the FH, just pure focus the whole way :D Great day out guys, thanks!


Glad you enjoyed your Birthday ride Babe. :whistle:

Eh!??? Happy Birthday Al :D

[NZsarge]

Cheers guys, the FH rocks!:D
Nice dude, was a mint day, had my doubts just quietly when we were heading west, thanks for putting up with all my phaffing around with wet weather gear that was'nt really needed in the end. By the way, I can recommend the over jacket as a good addition to a leather jacket, kept me reasonably warm on the way home particularly considering I left Cowboyz place at 11:30 and the further east I got the colder it was.

Glad you enjoyed your Birthday ride Babe. :whistle:
Aye..? He kept that quiet, the old bugger!

[Owl]

Eh!??? Happy Birthday Al :D


Aye..? He kept that quiet, the old bugger!

:whistle: I would've told ya's if you'd offered to get me a supercharger for my birthday:yes:


By the way, I can recommend the over jacket as a good addition to a leather jacket, kept me reasonably warm on the way home particularly considering I left Cowboyz place at 11:30 and the further east I got the colder it was.

I might seriously look at that, as they have a very small pack volume.:msn-wink:

Right, I need to fix my throttle grip before I go riding again:yes:

[ynot slow]

Good to see you found a coffee stop in Stratford in pic 1 of Owls pics,assuming you were getting a brew.

Something real dodgy though the weather looked fine in the Naki centre of universe.

[Owl]

Yeah cheers for that info Tony, it was bloody nice tucker. Perfect starter for the Whanga burger:yes:

[ynot slow]

Yep don't spend 45yrs in the province without knowing the area,and working for 4 yrs in Stratford you get to know the good spots(mind you that place is new to the town,and in good spot),mind you took me till I got my GSX to discover Whanga,spent heaps of years in the area behing Whanga tramping and hunting,great scenery.

[SuperSonic]

I like reading ride reports, not writing them, so I'll keep this brief.:yes:

I met NZSarge at BP Rangitikei and hit the road at about 9.30am. We had a coffee/bite to eat at Stratford and waited for 86GSXR to arrive from Opunake.

That sorted, 86 led us down the Forgotten Highway to Whangamomona. A magic bit of road, though wet and a little greasy in places, so caution taken. Lunch at the famous Whangamomona pub (Whanga burgers all around), a chat with the publican and we were on our way again.

We stopped for pics and to remove sunnies before entering the tunnel, which was actually longer than expected. A word of caution: Don't fiddle with things, fidget etc, while riding through the dark tunnel. I managed to hit the "kill switch" throwing everything into darkness. The end result after some fumbling, was everything lit up like a Christmas tree and the headlights pointing closer to the tunnel ceiling, rather than the road:shit: Hardly the place or technique to practise wheelies:nono:

Next up was the gravel section, which was hard packed and easily handled, so not much to say about that except maybe................meh:mellow:

The rest of the FH was pretty mint and we arrived at Taumarunui for a break and more shit talk. On the road again to Raetihi for gas and then the Parapara's. I love that road and 86 set a nice pace through there, all the way to Wangavegas...............and beyond:niceone:

NZSarge took the lead through Halcombe:bye: and we pretty much parted company at that stage with 86 & Sarge heading home via Ashhurst and me heading to Palmy. Awesome day riding, but shit I was glad to get home:cold:........................:zzzz:

Cheers guys, the FH rocks!:D

Bugger Mum's 60th Birthday party, if it's not work it's family, another bloody great ride and roads missed out on.:mad::mad::mad::angry2::angry2:

[Flynn]

You may not have missed it, if it is that good they may be keen to do it all again for you to join in this time:laugh:??? :no:

[NZsarge]

You may not have missed it, if it is that good they may be keen to do it all again for you to join in this time:laugh:??? :no:

Welcome back y'all, hope it all went well.

[NZsarge]

Bugger Mum's 60th Birthday party, if it's not work it's family, another bloody great ride and roads missed out on.

Don't be too pissed off dude, ya Mum and your family is always more important than any bike ride. Plenty of other opportunities to do FH will come along i'm sure.

[Flynn]

Welcome back y'all, hope it all went well.

Went well, well I'd describe it as FMS, absolutley, if they do a similar one again, it can't be missed, Lewis, Arthurs, Buller gorge, man o man, it's worth packing your bag for:yes:

[Monie]

arthurs pass now that was mint .......... better than buller gorge maybe not.......

[zahria]

Takaka hill was my highlight, but then I only got as far as Westport... was really looking forward to Arthurs Pass too.

[Meanie]

Did i mention Buller gorge rocked

[yod]

Did i mention Buller gorge rocked
mintastic!

[SuperSonic]

Don't be too pissed off dude, ya Mum and your family is always more important than any bike ride. Plenty of other opportunities to do FH will come along i'm sure.

Yeah I know it's all good, great to see family and Mum who I have not seen for 3 years as she lives in oz. But just somethimes it just sucks as work or family stuff or just shit stops ya from going on some primo rides. Rant over happy now, well buggered really bloody work over it!.

[banditrider]

Did i mention Buller gorge rocked

It sure did and I have some halfway decent video of it.

My pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010TT2000?feat=directlink

I've uploaded a few vids so far (the Takaka Hill run) but it takes a while...I'll post them on my blog as they're done...

[Flynn]

Awesome Pics BR

[robertydog]

Great pics. Looks like a good trip.

[slydesigns]

going to Wellington for a quick blat if anyone wants to tag along. Leaving around 12ish

02 1074 0837

[zahria]

It sure did and I have some halfway decent video of it.

My pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010TT2000?feat=directlink

I've uploaded a few vids so far (the Takaka Hill run) but it takes a while...I'll post them on my blog as they're done...

Nice pics, you guys did a fair ride after the event. How many k's in toatal?

[NZsarge]

It sure did and I have some halfway decent video of it.

My pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010TT2000?feat=directlink

I've uploaded a few vids so far (the Takaka Hill run) but it takes a while...I'll post them on my blog as they're done...

Awesome pics Andrew, it's a wonder you found anytime for riding!

[86GSXR]

Truly amazing pics Andrew. Shame about the rain in Akaroa (all part of the fun eh), the Connies look really good lined up, big congratulations on your 50K's, and I see you managed to squeeze in Milford :woohoo: :niceone:

[banditrider]

Nice pics, you guys did a fair ride after the event. How many k's in toatal?

Just over 5,000. Pretty easy to do 'em down there. The only stink bit was SH1 - Chch to Balclutha - busy & boring...


Awesome pics Andrew, it's a wonder you found anytime for riding!

Plenty of riding - averaged over 500km a day. But it was good to stop and get the pics - even in the pouring rain!


Truly amazing pics Andrew. Shame about the rain in Akaroa (all part of the fun eh), the Connies look really good lined up, big congratulations on your 50K's, and I see you managed to squeeze in Milford :woohoo: :niceone:

Milford just had to be done. My 3rd time around and first in the wet. Didn't get to see Mitre Peak - I'm sure it's still there though. The best ride in the country - regardless of weather!

[Meanie]

It sure did and I have some halfway decent video of it.

My pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010TT2000?feat=directlink

I've uploaded a few vids so far (the Takaka Hill run) but it takes a while...I'll post them on my blog as they're done...


FMS photos
Thought that pole would have hid me a bit better

[cowboyz]

your not that skinny!

[Meanie]

And you wernt there :oi-grr:

[Flynn]

That's one way to rub it in:lol:

[SuperSonic]

finally found this thread, second page at the bottom, almost third page???? What is happening here??
Ok so awhile ago someone post a ride on the 24 april? Heading over a few good roads north east of here. Is that still happening? Is this a over night ride and if so is thier somewhere to stay?

[Owl]

Yep, it has been quiet lately. I went over to Manfeild yesterday to watch the Mother's day racing. Bit of humour indeed with Pete Tanner lapping the rear Harley after about 1 lap.:laugh:

[cowboyz]

finally found this thread, second page at the bottom, almost third page???? What is happening here??
Ok so awhile ago someone post a ride on the 24 april? Heading over a few good roads north east of here. Is that still happening? Is this a over night ride and if so is thier somewhere to stay?

at this stage the east cape trip is on hold..probbaly till next summer. Nothing stopping you going scouting it though!.

[SuperSonic]

at this stage the east cape trip is on hold..probbaly till next summer. Nothing stopping you going scouting it though!.

Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboyz]

sittingin McD feildig waiting for track to open. gonna be an awesome day!

[Meanie]

Dont eat too many mcmuffins youll need a concours to get you round the track

[cowboyz]

Dont eat too many mcmuffins youll need a concours to get you round the track

apparently i had one too many. Had a target this morning of under 1.20,. managed a 1.20.5 so pretty happy to come close to it. Mightneed some riding boots though.

[cowboyz]

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Finally got me on video.. Damn that bike is hot! Thanks to RobertyDog for sticking round and recording me!

[banditrider]

Finally got me on video.. Damn that bike is hot! Thanks to RobertyDog for sticking round and recording me!

Awesome video. Man that R1 winds up quick!

[cowboyz]

you can say that again! Its a little demoralizing when your at 12,000rpm and being left behind!. Bit of late braking gave me a catchup...

[NZsarge]

you can say that again! Its a little demoralizing when your at 12,000rpm and being left behind!. Bit of late braking gave me a catchup...

Nothing a Orange/Yellow/Gold ZX10 would'nt fix, so I take it you're finished hiding all the Easter eggs...

[cowboyz]

yep. all the eggs are hidden. waiting for ppl to show up to find them. I hope they dont take too long cause Ill forget where they are!.

and theres never been a better reason to buy a orange/yellow/gold ZX10!

[Maha]

Cool vid there Lance, have you got an offer in on the orange/yellow/gold/karatani ZX10?

[cowboyz]

nope.. the orange/yellow/gold ZX10 although a mint of a buy at $11.5k with 4900k on the clock is beyond my budget right now. Back to orginial plan.

[Owl]

theres never been a better reason to buy a orange/yellow/gold ZX10!

There is if it isn't green! Orange/yellow/gold sounds like something from a circus:whistle:

Oh and good vid by the way!

[cowboyz]

tbh. I was a little put off by the colour in the photos but it real life it was fucking mint. Anyhow.. still on the 9 for a while yet.. I really think its got alot left in it.. I never really got a completely clean lap I was happy with. if I did turn 1 mint I would make a mistake on turn 4. Get turn 4 good and make a mistake on T7. I reckon the bike is capable of 1.16s in the right hands. Just got to learn how to get it on its side without destroying my boots!

Oh... and loving this pic from Cindy! The red duc is ridden by RobertyDogs mate (sorry cant remember his name. He was quick too and the titianium knee sliders were awesome!

[banditrider]

There is if it isn't green! Orange/yellow/gold sounds like something from a circus:whistle:

Sound about right...


Oh... and loving this pic from Cindy! The red duc is ridden by RobertyDogs mate (sorry cant remember his name. He was quick too and the titianium knee sliders were awesome!

Awesome pic!

[Owl]

Awesome pic!

Totally agree! Well done Cindy!:msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

Awesome pic!

:lol: Yeah, that boy needs a new pair of boots...

[NZsarge]

I saw even better Pics on the camera than that one too, Cindy certainly did a good job with the camera for sure.

[cowboyz]

you offering?

[cowboyz]

I saw even better Pics on the camera than that one too, Cindy certainly did a good job with the camera for sure.

yep! I got a few emailed last night. keep her on. Fire her agent though!

[Owl]

you offering?

Fix those Stylmartins:rolleyes:

[SuperSonic]

Great vid mate, Amazing watching the different lines you and Robertydog take. And the over courner speed of those lines. Watched twice very cool stuff.

[robertydog]

Oh... and loving this pic from Cindy! The red duc is ridden by RobertyDogs mate (sorry cant remember his name. He was quick too and the titianium knee sliders were awesome!

Will try and get some more pics up later. There are some good ones there. Grant (grantnz) is the chap on the ducati 999

[robertydog]

http://picasaweb.google.com/robertydog/CentralDistrictsManfieldOpenDay?feat=directlink

[Flynn]

I see cowboyz, the 10's not camera shy after all, it just doesn't like getting into the paper:laugh:

[Owl]

Some great pics there Robert!:yes:

[cowboyz]

awesome pics!

[86GSXR]

Great pics and video guys!

[robertydog]

Finally got me on video.. Damn that bike is hot! Thanks to RobertyDog for sticking round and recording me!

In this one the Qwaka isnt in it long so dont blink.

eYbRParqsE8

[SuperSonic]

In this one the Qwaka isnt in it long so dont blink.

eYbRParqsE8

Wicked vids Robertydog, that blade was quick, still interesting lines you take. Will have to try them next summer.

[cowboyz]

yeah.. there nothing like a R1 steaming past ya to promote a bit of enthusaism!

[Meanie]

http://picasaweb.google.com/robertydog/CentralDistrictsManfieldOpenDay?feat=directlink

Awesome photos rd, the R1 looks a little uncomfortable with a pillion though, she looked like she was ready to launch

[Owl]

Off to Opunake in the morning and leaving my bike with Kerry for its next major service. Weather looks to be mint and should be a nice leisurely ride in the sun.:sunny:

I'm even looking forward to the return ride home on the Bonnie:ride:

[Pegasus]

Off to Opunake in the morning and leaving my bike with Kerry for its next major service. Weather looks to be mint and should be a nice leisurely ride in the sun.:sunny:

I'm even looking forward to the return pillion ride home on the Bonnie:ride:

You don't expect me to give up my bike do you? lol

[Flynn]

I was going to ask how he was going to ride two bikes up there!!

[NZsarge]

Off to Opunake in the morning and leaving my bike with Kerry for its next major service. Weather looks to be mint and should be a nice leisurely ride in the sun.:sunny:

I'm even looking forward to the return ride home on the Bonnie:ride:


You don't expect me to give up my bike do you? lol
Mint day for it that's for real.. Mind the plod in your travels.

[Pegasus]

I was going to ask how he was going to ride two bikes up there!!

LOL. Now that would be a sight to see. :gob:


Mint day for it that's for real.. Mind the plod in your travels.

Was an awesome day for a wee ride. I even managed to relax a bit, on the back, on the way home. Owl only managed to scratch one foot peg for me this time. :bash:

[NZsarge]

Was an awesome day for a wee ride. I even managed to relax a bit, on the back, on the way home. Owl only managed to scratch one foot peg for me this time. :bash:

He'll have to take it out again tomorrow and scratch up the other one just so it matches....

[86GSXR]

Al is naughty lol. What a day for a ride eh, couldn't have been better! We went for a quick flick to Wanga's for something a bit different.

[Owl]

Owl only managed to scratch one foot peg for me this time. :bash:

I sometimes think a snake would have more ground clearance.:innocent:

[ynot slow]

You do buy them inferior pommy bikes.

Would've been a typical beaut Naki coast ride yesterday,thought about shooting through to Hawera and meeting up on return but went to a couple of pubs instead,was a good arvo.

[Owl]

You do buy them inferior pommy bikes.

Would've been a typical beaut Naki coast ride yesterday,thought about shooting through to Hawera and meeting up on return but went to a couple of pubs instead,was a good arvo.

It was a goody! Hopefully next weekend will be just as nice, though we'll be taking the car for the journey there.

So when are you getting one of those superior pommy bikes?

[NZsarge]

So when are you getting one of those superior pommy bikes?

So what superior Pommy bike would that be then? Doh! At least you can ride yours....

[ynot slow]

It was a goody! Hopefully next weekend will be just as nice, though we'll be taking the car for the journey there.

So when are you getting one of those superior pommy bikes?

Unfortunately the local dealer here doesn't trade jap bikes,so the bloody one I wanted was sold,also the trade in was pathetic due to them not selling jappas,but they did have a TL1000 and Hyosung is close to a jappa.

[Owl]

So what superior Pommy bike would that be then? Doh! At least you can ride yours....

No................it's still in Opunake last time I checked:confused:

[banditrider]

It's absolutely primo out there on the bike. I'm thinking a decent ride is on the cards this arvo...

How's this sound: Cheltenham-Rangiwahia, coffee at Mangaweka, Vinegar Hill, home.........

I'm thinking of leaving around 1:30 if anyone wants to join me...

[Owl]

Well I would've, but my half bike has been confiscated:weep:

[banditrider]

Well I would've, but my half bike has been confiscated:weep:

Time to turn on the sweet talk...

[banditrider]

Awesome day out on the bike - two little rides in one day. A couple of blogs up about them. Owl still sucks for stealing my tag!

Front PR2 starting to misbehave a little at 11,500kms....

[NZsarge]

Awesome day out on the bike - two little rides in one day. A couple of blogs up about them. Owl still sucks for stealing my tag!

Front PR2 starting to misbehave a little at 11,500kms....

Yeah that's probably the only bad thing about PR2's I reckon, right near the end of their life they start to go off..

[banditrider]

Yeah that's probably the only bad thing about PR2's I reckon, right near the end of their life they start to go off..

It's lost it's proper profile - pretty much like every tyre I've ever used. It just takes longer on a PR2 and when it get's there you notice it...

If the weather stays fine I reckon I've still got another 1,000km in them...

[NZsarge]

It's lost it's proper profile - pretty much like every tyre I've ever used. It just takes longer on a PR2 and when it get's there you notice it...

If the weather stays fine I reckon I've still got another 1,000km in them...

Yeah I reckon I had about a thousand K's left in my rear but I biffed it anyway, would rather cut my loses and get new one put on, AFC have some sharp prices on PR2's for your bike at the moment, particularly 190/50 rear's.

[banditrider]

Yeah? I was going to try the Angels this time. Brian got a reasonable price out of them so I should be able too. But if the PR2's are cheaper...

[NZsarge]

Yeah? I was going to try the Angels this time. Brian got a reasonable price out of them so I should be able too. But if the PR2's are cheaper...
Yeah definitely cheaper at the moment but only on selected stock by the looks of things.

[Meanie]

Over 11000 out of mine so far and probably another 1000 left so they even look consistant
And while you all were out playing i was working at home re roofing my shed. watching all the bikes roll past

[banditrider]

Over 11000 out of mine so far and probably another 1000 left so they even look consistant
And while you all were out playing i was working at home re roofing my shed. watching all the bikes roll past

I would have tooted if I'd gone past you while ya were up there!

[KiwiKat]

This Sunday Feilding Riders club are doing an organised ride to Havelock North for lunch. Back via Patangata. We did this last year and it was highly successful. Check our threads for more details.

[banditrider]

Video from Sunday's ride: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D64056BED7818E3A

[NZsarge]

Video from Sunday's ride: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D64056BED7818E3A
Bloody mint vids there Andrew, nice.

[banditrider]

Bloody mint vids there Andrew, nice.

Got some of Vinegar Hill to...just got to edit & upload.

[SuperSonic]

Yeah definitely cheaper at the moment but only on selected stock by the looks of things.

I was looking for new tyres the other day, ph AFC for a PC2 front just under 300 for it plus fitting, ph fredom 268 plus fit for pc2 with power cheaper again. Not sure if afc are the cheapest in town any more. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Owl]

I was looking for new tyres the other day, ph AFC for a PC2 front just under 300 for it plus fitting, ph fredom 268 plus fit for pc2 with power cheaper again. Not sure if afc are the cheapest in town any more. Just my 2 cents worth.

What's a PC2, besides a Power Commander?:laugh: And here I was thinking you were just colour blind.:p

[banditrider]

Vinegar Hill: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9455B377F69E4671

[Kiri]

hi, does anyone have any info about the Whangamomona Anzac weekend rally?

[slydesigns]

Going to head to wellington for a ride on Sat to play with the locals. Bored and need a twistie fix as I'll never see them again in TVille!

Anyone coming?

[Owl]

Sorry, heading up to Opunake again to pick up my bike.:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

hi, does anyone have any info about the Whangamomona Anzac weekend rally?

Try this one? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/95211-Whangamomona-Rally-(24-26-April-2009)


Going to head to wellington for a ride on Sat to play with the locals. Bored and need a twistie fix as I'll never see them again in TVille!

Anyone coming?

Would for sure but I'm working - again :angry2: Have a goodie!


Sorry, heading up to Opunake again to pick up my bike.:woohoo:

Say gidday to the great man for me :yes:

[Owl]

Say gidday to the great man for me :yes:

Sure will Al!

Sucks that you're working:mellow:

[KiwiKat]

The weather is looking good for a run to the Bay tomorrow. Lunch will be awesome who's in?

Check Feilding Riders for more info. Leaving 9:30 Norsewood, Highway 50, Havelock Nth, Patangata, Home.

[ynot slow]

Roadworks by Norsewood,nothing much.

[Owl]

Say gidday to the great man for me :yes:


Sure will Al!

:Oops:Sorry forgot Al.

Arrived just after Dogsnbikes and Mel, then got busy yapping.

Had a nice ride toward home with Barry leading the way. We parted company at Wangavegas and I headed home alone, catching up to Tracy at Awahuri.

Cheers for the coffee offer Barry, but I was determined to catch T.:laugh: I've since dropped her off at work, filled her car, bike and my bike with gas:sweatdrop. Next up is bike clean time:D

[dogsnbikes]

:Oops:Sorry forgot Al.

Arrived just after Dogsnbikes and Mel, then got busy yapping.

Had a nice ride toward home with Barry leading the way. We parted company at Wangavegas and I headed home alone, catching up to Tracy at Awahuri.

Cheers for the coffee offer Barry, but I was determined to catch T.:laugh: I've since dropped her off at work, filled her car, bike and my bike with gas:sweatdrop. Next up is bike clean time:D

Just got home again myself:innocent:after having coffee and cake with the yods and sarge,leone,lance,bobbie and boys, lee and family

Was great too catch up with you Owl and Tracy and was a good ride home oh its been so long but after the trip to palmy I clocked up 300k's

Just great too get to opunake and see the bike only too be told it has a broken clutch cable :shit: Now who was the last one to ride my bike MR EDWARDS:yes:

lucky kerry had one in stock :lol:

so over all a great day and long overdue :yes:

[oscarnz]

Just great too get to opunake and see the bike only too be told it has a broken clutch cable :shit: Now who was the last one to ride my bike MR EDWARDS:yes:

lucky kerry had one in stock :lol:

so over all a great day and long overdue :yes:

Yes well it wasnt Pauly, it left our place in one piece :yes:

[SuperSonic]

Weather looks good tomorrow for a we little poodle somewhere local if anyone is keen? Thinking for going V.hill, up to Mangaweka, peep-o-day, kimbolt, home. About 2-3hours I think, depending on the amount of smokers come. (tyre smotke that is)

[86GSXR]

:Oops:Sorry forgot Al.

Arrived just after Dogsnbikes and Mel, then got busy yapping.

Had a nice ride toward home with Barry leading the way. We parted company at Wangavegas and I headed home alone, catching up to Tracy at Awahuri.

Cheers for the coffee offer Barry, but I was determined to catch T.:laugh: I've since dropped her off at work, filled her car, bike and my bike with gas:sweatdrop. Next up is bike clean time:D

No worries Al, it gets mighty sociable in the Naki at times eh :yes: Sounds like a good ride alright, I'm staring to forget what weekend rides are :blank: Still, might be on the edge of a roster breakthru - holds breath <_<


Just got home again myself:innocent:after having coffee and cake with the yods and sarge,leone,lance,bobbie and boys, lee and family

Was great too catch up with you Owl and Tracy and was a good ride home oh its been so long but after the trip to palmy I clocked up 300k's

Just great too get to opunake and see the bike only too be told it has a broken clutch cable :shit: Now who was the last one to ride my bike MR EDWARDS:yes:

lucky kerry had one in stock :lol:

so over all a great day and long overdue :yes:

Wasn't me - honest :shit: (maybe I shouldn't have practised all those wheelies lol) Glad Kerry had a spare and it sounds like another good days riding :sunny: :yes:


Yes well it wasnt Pauly, it left our place in one piece :yes:

Who'd have a Triumph eh :innocent: :done:


Weather looks good tomorrow for a we little poodle somewhere local if anyone is keen? Thinking for going V.hill, up to Mangaweka, peep-o-day, kimbolt, home. About 2-3hours I think, depending on the amount of smokers come. (tyre smotke that is)

Do the Feilding ride :ride:

[slydesigns]

going back to play in Rimutaka hill again tomorrow...

[Owl]

going back to play in Rimutaka hill again tomorrow...

Be sure to watch out for white Starlet man!

[Pegasus]

:Oops:Sorry forgot Al.

Arrived just after Dogsnbikes and Mel, then got busy yapping.

Had a nice ride toward home with Barry leading the way. We parted company at Wangavegas and I headed home alone, catching up to Tracy at Awahuri.

Cheers for the coffee offer Barry, but I was determined to catch T.:laugh: I've since dropped her off at work, filled her car, bike and my bike with gas:sweatdrop. Next up is bike clean time:D

Great to see dogsnbikes & Mel, sorry I had to cut the socialising short.

I was gutted that you caught up too. I was starting to think that I would get to be gate b***h for once.

So nice to come home from work (if you can call Stockcars work) and find out both my car and bike have been filled up, and the bike cleaned as well. :love:

Now to get some riding in today. Any one keen for a ride, with one who rides like a Nana?

[ynot slow]

Great to see dogsnbikes & Mel, sorry I had to cut the socialising short.

I was gutted that you caught up too. I was starting to think that I would get to be gate b***h for once.

So nice to come home from work (if you can call Stockcars work) and find out both my car and bike have been filled up, and the bike cleaned as well. :love:

Now to get some riding in today. Any one keen for a ride, with one who rides like a Nana?

How bout a tootle up Pahiatua tack,tui brewery for lunch and home via saddle with stop at pub.

[SuperSonic]

How bout a tootle up Pahiatua tack,tui brewery for lunch and home via saddle with stop at pub.

Funny to mention that ride as Banditrider and I are doing that plus going to Pongaroa, d/virke, saddle home. If you are interested in joining, we are meeting at bp on fiztherbert at 12pm. Leaving not long after say 12.15ish.

[ynot slow]

Cheers,cleaning bike soon(maybe)have about 2 weeks of bugs incrusted,and chain to do,will keep in mind.

[SuperSonic]

Cheers,cleaning bike soon(maybe)have about 2 weeks of bugs incrusted,and chain to do,will keep in mind.

Ok all good, when ya done you can do mine, it has 4 plus weeks of bugs, plus some big ass ones from the bay. !

[ynot slow]

Hell the bugs from the bay are huuuge,so decided to clean the car as well,just as well I like doing it.

[Pegasus]

Cheers for the ride Asterix, Kiri & Owl. Nice Avo out playing in the sun. Cleared my Grump mood right out of my system. :2thumbsup

new bike is really cool Kiri :first:

[SuperSonic]

Man oh Man what a day and what a FMS of a ride:yeah:. Meet up with Banditrider at the bp, then off to track, loving that road these days, then over to Pongroa for a stop and lunch. A bit of lose gravel in places but once over it just mint roads with mint views and mint weather.:woohoo:.
Then off to Weber and dannevirke. These roads rock following the Kawa thanks BR, apart from a few crazy animals and drivers it was still FMS stuff.
Turned off to the back roads to the saddle, where 4 faster bikers past us, then we pasted them as two missed the turn off to the saddle:o:corn:. Then off to the saddle, rocked over this catching up to the faster bikers (well halve of the group anyway) then slowed to wait for BR to catch up, (all of 2 min tops).

Just FMS of a day thanks heaps BR for the company and will wait with batted breath for the video's:innocent:.
Sorry that we missed saying bye I tried to get your attention but must have had the music turned up to loud:blink: Anyway thanks again, catch up again.:yes:

[Kiri]

Cheers for the ride Asterix, Kiri & Owl. Nice Avo out playing in the sun. Cleared my Grump mood right out of my system. :2thumbsup

new bike is really cool Kiri :first:

same to you, nice ride! :yes:

I love the bike, still a bit anxious with the cornering and the new weight - I need to get out on it as much as possible and hopefully that'll fade. Maybe up to Whangamomona for Anzac day?

[banditrider]

Man oh Man what a day and what a FMS of a ride:yeah:. Meet up with Banditrider at the bp, then off to track, loving that road these days, then over to Pongroa for a stop and lunch. A bit of lose gravel in places but once over it just mint roads with mint views and mint weather.:woohoo:.
Then off to Weber and dannevirke. These roads rock following the Kawa thanks BR, apart from a few crazy animals and drivers it was still FMS stuff.
Turned off to the back roads to the saddle, where 4 faster bikers past us, then we pasted them as two missed the turn off to the saddle:o:corn:. Then off to the saddle, rocked over this catching up to the faster bikers (well halve of the group anyway) then slowed to wait for BR to catch up, (all of 2 min tops).

Just FMS of a day thanks heaps BR for the company and will wait with batted breath for the video's:innocent:.
Sorry that we missed saying bye I tried to get your attention but must have had the music turned up to loud:blink: Anyway thanks again, catch up again.:yes:

No worries at all dude. It was an awesome ride alright - magic conditions and great roads! PR2's now done 11,700km and still going strong, although front is definitely not as nice as brand new.

And yep, got a fair bit of video to wade through - keep ya eyes out for it!

FMS!

[Owl]

Yep cheers ladies! All mint, though I did manage a few exhaust scratches on Valley Rd:doh:

Nothing a bit more ground clearance won't fix...........:whistle:

[banditrider]

Pcciys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/180410Pongaroa?feat=directlink

Forgot to mention the bugs...

[Owl]

Forgot to mention the bugs...

Shit, that amount would really bug me.:laugh: We got very few!

[banditrider]

I think they were having a convention or something...just had a look at some of the video and they feature a fair bit...

[86GSXR]

Very nice by the sounds, beautiful day for it! Bug central by the looks too..........

[banditrider]

Very nice by the sounds, beautiful day for it! Bug central by the looks too..........

You guys have a nice ride?

[86GSXR]

Short and sweet. Down to the Waterford for an 'average' latte. You guys looked pretty happy :sunny:

[banditrider]

Funny that! Great day out my man!

[cowboyz]

frikken snob!

[banditrider]

frikken snob!

Where were you?

[cowboyz]

milikng cows... and sister come to visit to drop off my TT250. bit of work to do to get it running but is mint

[banditrider]

Finally replacing the 9 eh? Is it green?

[86GSXR]

I saw the TT outside your place, looked a bit mint.

[SuperSonic]

Pcciys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/180410Pongaroa?feat=directlink

Forgot to mention the bugs...

yeah those bugs were massive, and I mean were:shit:, just finished cleaning my lid, four cloths later.:gob:


Short and sweet. Down to the Waterford for an 'average' latte. You guys looked pretty happy :sunny:
Ha average latte, I got home and wife made me a great flat white, just FMS:Punk:. Great way to top off a minta ride.:Punk:


frikken snob! WHAT who's snobbing who?:mellow:

[SuperSonic]

Finally replacing the 9 eh? Is it green?

Most likely not but he can spray paint it to match the 9! lol

[Kiri]

Yep cheers ladies! All mint, though I did manage a few exhaust scratches on Valley Rd:doh:

Nothing a bit more ground clearance won't fix...........:whistle:

Ouch, nevermind you can always get fuschia ... :yes:

[cowboyz]

Finally replacing the 9 eh? Is it green?


nope.. yellow... I mean gold!


I saw the TT outside your place, looked a bit mint.

I got to get it running yet but looks like a bit of fun


yeah those bugs were massive, and I mean were:shit:, just finished cleaning my lid, four cloths later.:gob:


Ha average latte, I got home and wife made me a great flat white, just FMS:Punk:. Great way to top off a minta ride.:Punk:

WHAT who's snobbing who?:mellow:

ummmmm. I even got one of those licence things now and I still not riding!

Most likely not but he can spray paint it to match the 9! lol

No need for paint.. Ill use the grass stain method....

[Flynn]

Well work in the way for me AGAIN!! You snobbed me today too Cowboyz, suppose your gonna say it was because I was in the cage, work one at that!!

Was an awesome weekend for riding, suppose next weekend will be raining, suck, suck , suck.

[bogan]

milikng cows... and sister come to visit to drop off my TT250. bit of work to do to get it running but is mint

noice, though I dunno if 'work to do', and 'it's mint', go together :laugh:

Almost got my CR in mint condition now, but nobody else is keen to ride :cry: found it does pretty huge wheelies in the back yard a few nights ago :D

[cowboyz]

just took the oil out of it... is it surposed to take 20 mins to drain the oil and come out in big blobs?

cant get it to fire.. got spark now so that a start

fuel seems to be getting there. ummmmmmmmm. what else ya need?

[bogan]

just took the oil out of it... is it surposed to take 20 mins to drain the oil and come out in big blobs?

cant get it to fire.. got spark now so that a start

fuel seems to be getting there. ummmmmmmmm. what else ya need?

compression? right amount of fuel? big enough spark at the right time? if its been stored for ages its probly one of the first two, if you aint got a compression tester just clean the carb and see if it makes a difference.

[cowboyz]

clean??? ummmm.. dont do clean! I just get a big hammer and beat it till it works.

[SuperSonic]

clean??? ummmm.. dont do clean! I just get a big hammer and beat it till it works.

Sounds like a plan. Need a hand with that?

[cowboyz]

arent you surposed to be on your way out here?

[bogan]

clean??? ummmm.. dont do clean! I just get a big hammer and beat it till it works.

hummmm, them thur majicaly carburmurator boxes don't take to kindly to bashing. How long has it been since it was last running?

[SuperSonic]

arent you surposed to be on your way out here?

Just eating now then on my way.

[cowboyz]

probably 5 yrs or so,

seriously. I used to own it.. It was my play bike back in the 90s. I gave it to my brother in law when I brought the XRs.

It was always a pig of a thing but when it goes it goes REAL good. just got to argue with it for a while. My brother in law used it a couple of times down the beach and then threw it under his house. It fell over and was sitting in the damp and upsdie down for years. so just needs a bit of a clean up and then it should live again. The oil in it. (all about 200mls of it) was like glue when I took it out. everything will just need stripping down and cleaning and putting back together again. I was hopeful to get it firing though before I do much else.

[bogan]

I'd start with the carbs, 5 years will have caused the fuel to harden into a laquer like substances, which lines the jets and changes their size. You may get away with leaving the engine in one piece and just give the old oil a bit of a flush out soonish if it runs.

[cowboyz]

this bike is so much fun to ride every time it gets taken out it gets ridden till it runs out of fuel!

just had carbs apart. Jeppers! need some bits and pieces so putting it on hold for today. when did manufacturers decover nuts and bolts and start putting bikes together with those rather than number 8 wire?

[banditrider]

Lots of vids: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=05E6B7883146D35D

[Kiri]

Lots of vids: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=05E6B7883146D35D

Where can I get one of them cameras?

very cool btw :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

Any shop that sells that sort of thing...it's just a little handycam that records to SD card. Mounting is the tricky bit sometimes...

[Kiri]

did you make a mount for it?

[banditrider]

I've got ramsolutions (http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/)stuff. But the little mount that screwed into the camera broke while trying to turn the camera on one day. I was very lucky to catch the camera and manage to hang onto it as I stopped. I've since bodged a new mount out of bits and pieces and it's doing the job nicely.

Don't now how you'll go on a twin though - I've bought another little camera which I've tried mounting to my VTR. Haven't had much luck - nothing but shaky images so far. Using the other camera on the VTR is not an option.

Pinned to my jacket...

NquiTW6suzU

[Kiri]

Thanks, I'll give it a go and maybe you'll see some shaky vids :)

[86GSXR]

That's a very cool video Andrew :yes:

[86GSXR]

Anybody interested in going to Wellie on Sunday for this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121903-Wgtn-Free-Ambulance-Charity-Run-Anzac-Day

Should be a good day out for a good cause, plus the opportunity to get in the track, Mangamarie, and the Taka's on the way down.

Tentatively say 8 am departure from Ashhurst?

[cowboyz]

8...........ish. riding the bike? could be an idea!

[slydesigns]

Glen our vidoegrapher on the Drift Team designs and fabricates all his own mounts and dollys for the car and the bike vids he gets of us. If you wanted a decent looking custom mount at a reasonalble price that will fit your bike and eliminate vibration hes the man for the job. Hes a CAD wizz and pretty handy on the lathe too.

[Owl]

Anybody interested in going to Wellie on Sunday for this?

Should be a good day out for a good cause, plus the opportunity to get in the track, Mangamarie, and the Taka's on the way down.

Tentatively say 8 am departure from Ashhurst?


8...........ish. riding the bike? could be an idea!

Likewise, could be an idea.:yes:

[sweet rider]

When: Friday 23 April 2010
Location: 67 Tahora Road, RD 27, Stratford.
Rural Riders are hosting their Anzac Run again.
67 Tahora Road, Tahora.
Off SH 43, (the forgotten highway), 20km north of Whangamomona, or just south of the tunnel. Signposted off SH43.
Pre Rego $35 for weekend, includes badge and dinner Sat night.
Or $35 at gate.
Bands and possibly some jam sessions.
Food and drinks on site, "NO EFT POS!!" Cash or chqs only.
Pre Rego, phone Kerry, 06 7625833 to register

[banditrider]

Anybody interested in going to Wellie on Sunday for this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121903-Wgtn-Free-Ambulance-Charity-Run-Anzac-Day

Should be a good day out for a good cause, plus the opportunity to get in the track, Mangamarie, and the Taka's on the way down.

Tentatively say 8 am departure from Ashhurst?

At this stage Brian, Mark & I are looking at doing the dawn parade and then grabbing the bikes for a quiet pootle down and over Paikok. Brekkie somewhere enroute.

[slydesigns]

I'm hitting the Dawn parade as always and then heading down Wellington to do the Paekak and Rimutaka hills for the day. See you on the road

[chanceyy]

Anybody interested in going to Wellie on Sunday for this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121903-Wgtn-Free-Ambulance-Charity-Run-Anzac-Day

Should be a good day out for a good cause, plus the opportunity to get in the track, Mangamarie, and the Taka's on the way down.

Tentatively say 8 am departure from Ashhurst?

bugger will be taking truck down early in the am as mum flys back up north .. dunna think she will get on the back of the bandit .. she did say if I get a BSA she would :laugh:

[Flynn]

May be a starter for an 8am run to Welly? See how we go?? May be, may be

[SuperSonic]

May be a starter for an 8am run to Welly? See how we go?? May be, may be

What this 8 am sat talk. Is there such a time???

[SuperSonic]

I was thinking about going to the Cold Duck rally, is anyone from here going? :2thumbsup

Does anyone have a water proof tent I could use :whistle:(one small enough to take on bike), as my tent in NOT water proof let alone due proof. As I found out in the last rally I went to.????:crybaby::mad:

[Flynn]

What this 8 am sat talk. Is there such a time???

Well, for those of us who actually surface each MORNING, there is, those who lay in bed all day probably miss it:yes:

[chanceyy]

I was thinking about going to the Cold Duck rally, is anyone from here going? :2thumbsup

Does anyone have a water proof tent I could use :whistle:(one small enough to take on bike), as my tent in NOT water proof let alone due proof. As I found out in the last rally I went to.????:crybaby::mad:

Of course its a great rally and brilliant weekend .. will not try & wreck my bike on the way up to this one aye :lol: have day off on friday & heading up, both nites up there are awesome :)

hmm thats right your tent was rather wet in the morning :whistle: .. did you get a cold drip or 100 :innocent:

[SuperSonic]

Well, for those of us who actually surface each MORNING, there is, those who lay in bed all day probably miss it:yes:

Not all day, just the morning lol.

[SuperSonic]

Of course its a great rally and brilliant weekend .. will not try & wreck my bike on the way up to this one aye :lol: have day off on friday & heading up, both nites up there are awesome :)

hmm thats right your tent was rather wet in the morning :whistle: .. did you get a cold drip or 100 :innocent:

lol yeah alot more drips than wanted, but 100's more of them outside moving around a the crack of dawn:angry::yes::laugh:

[Owl]

Does anyone have a water proof tent I could use :whistle:(one small enough to take on bike), as my tent in NOT water proof let alone due proof. As I found out in the last rally I went to.????:crybaby::mad:

"Waterproof"-maybe? "Small enough to fit on bike"-should be. Problem is that it's been packed away since 2000, so it could just be a bag of confetti. Would you like me to check?................:whistle:

[banditrider]

I've got a 3 man dome tent if ya wanna try it. Been around the country a few times but only used once. I'm not really into tents...

[Monie]

so what are you into then ...

[banditrider]

so what are you into then ...

I bought it 'cause I've got two bikes, then I realised I could only take one away with me...

[86GSXR]

What this 8 am sat talk. Is there such a time???

It's SUNDAY - lol

[Owl]

It's SUNDAY - lol

It'd be worth parking up in the car just to watch him pace up and down checking his watch:laugh:

[86GSXR]

It'd be worth parking up in the car just to watch him pace up and down checking his watch:laugh:

Or bashing his alarm clock :laugh:

[banditrider]

It's SUNDAY - lol

Man, you're the only one who's awake around here...

[86GSXR]

So it would seem lol.

Just reading through the replies re heading to Wellie via the Taka's on Sunday :blink: it seems like it could be a go in one shape or another so I'll see how it shapes up over the next few days. I'm in need of a decent cross country :ride: I think.

[SuperSonic]

I've got a 3 man dome tent if ya wanna try it. Been around the country a few times but only used once. I'm not really into tents...

I take it is waterproof then? Yeah that would be great thanks:yes:


I bought it 'cause I've got two bikes, then I realised I could only take one away with me... Really how long did it take for you to work that out?:blink::laugh:


It's SUNDAY - lol :gob: What really then who said sat???


It'd be worth parking up in the car just to watch him pace up and down checking his watch:laugh: :rofl::rofl: Your a funny man:hitcher:


Or bashing his alarm clock :laugh: You too:shake::rofl:

[banditrider]

I take it is waterproof then? Yeah that would be great thanks:yes:

I assume it's waterproof. It's a pretty good one and has a fly etc. Good floor in it too.

I'm sure you'll soon know if it's waterproof - if it rains...

[SuperSonic]

I assume it's waterproof. It's a pretty good one and has a fly etc. Good floor in it too.

I'm sure you'll soon know if it's waterproof - if it rains...

Sweet thanks BR:done:, will be in touch if I differently go.:scooter::yes:

[Monamie]

I'm in need of a decent cross country :ride: I think.

I think it would be great to get out of the place alright!
Two exams on Monday put pay to that idea though.:mellow:

[ynot slow]

Won't need a waterproof tent for Waipawa,I left today in beaut fine day,hit Vegas and wet.

Hope it stays fine next weekend,might go,and also a hot rod meet in Napier as well.

[oscarnz]

I think it would be great to get out of the place alright!
Two exams on Monday put pay to that idea though.:mellow:

Know what you mean, would love to go on Sunday, but my essay and I arent agreeing at the moment so need to whip it in to shape over the weekend.

Good luck for your exams honey

[SuperSonic]

Won't need a waterproof tent for Waipawa,I left today in beaut fine day,hit Vegas and wet.

Hope it stays fine next weekend,might go,and also a hot rod meet in Napier as well.

Well thats great for today, but is two weekends away yet! 8 and 9 May So been an island it WILL change in that time me thinks.

[ynot slow]

Well thats great for today, but is two weekends away yet! 8 and 9 May So been an island it WILL change in that time me thinks.

Sorry thought it was next weekend,doh old age again.Need to check my email from them.Sounds like a good thing to do though,maybe I can use my tent(birthday pressie 06 and two room)seeing it is still unopened.

[chanceyy]

I think it would be great to get out of the place alright!
Two exams on Monday put pay to that idea though.:mellow:


Know what you mean, would love to go on Sunday, but my essay and I arent agreeing at the moment so need to whip it in to shape over the weekend.

Good luck for your exams honey

good luck to you both aye .. must be catch up coffee time soon .. its been far to long :whistle:

[slydesigns]

As much as I'd like to do the Paekak hill in the morning... it would make sense, IF your really wanting to play in the Rimutakas to hit that first via the Wairarapa. by afternoon the sun will set faster on the wairarapa side due to the hills so you'd want to be coming home via the Paekak hill and up the coast. Sun till 6.15pm that way. Less wind chill.
Leaving from Ashurst ex Mobil at 8am?

Or you could justgo the coast, over the Paekaks, up the Rimutakas and back down to Maidstone park. That would give you an arrival time of 10.30 but no dawdling.

[86GSXR]

Absolutely. The plan is depart Ashhurst at 8, track, Mangamarie, Masterton Bypass, Featherston. Fuel and Taka's, Maidstone Park. Do the the ride, then home via the Piecock.

[86GSXR]

If it's raining I probably won't go, I'll get some assignment work done instead.............

[Owl]

If it's raining I probably won't go, I'll get some assignment work done instead.............

Thinking along the same lines Al. Weather isn't looking too flash in Welly tomorrow. but better here.

[banditrider]

More than likely going regardless: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/ItSBack#

[86GSXR]

Thinking along the same lines Al. Weather isn't looking too flash in Welly tomorrow. but better here.

Yeah, it's looking a bit damp isn't it. Normally I'd just put the wets on, but I could use the day to read this bloody textbook - argh. lol


More than likely going regardless: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/ItSBack#

Sweet! Looks good, really glad to see it looking mint again :niceone:

[Owl]

Hey mint, the VTR returns:woohoo:

Just in time for winter.:shutup:

[banditrider]

I now need to buy 3 tyres...

[86GSXR]

I now need to buy 3 tyres...

Don't you hate that :doh:

[banditrider]

Don't you hate that :doh:

Yep, but I do love wearing them out!

[86GSXR]

Yep, but I do love wearing them out!

Know the feeling. Actually, the VTR's don't look too bad. Have you been to AFC, they have some good prices atm?

[banditrider]

The front has 10,000km on it, rear is new. The front may go a bit more but I want to try something stickier.

Both of the Connie's are at 11,700km! Yeah, Sarge mentioned about AFC's pricing the other day. I might have a ring around at some stage. Keen to try Angels on the Connie but if PR2's are cheaper then they'll be going on.

[86GSXR]

PR2's were at a very good price (can't remember exactly, but a lot less than usual) but they were going out the door pretty quickly. I layby'd a set for the Tiger. May pay to get in there sooner rather than later. Angels - probably can't go wrong there either.

[Timaa]

Hey all, just a post to let you all know ive finally shelled out for a new bike and will be joining rides where possible! cant wait! all my contact details are on my profile and ill be bak on KB a lot more now. so if your doing a ride on a thursday or friday and its a nice day then gimme a bell!

[slydesigns]

No binning this one though right!

[slydesigns]

weather was crap here but sunny in wellington... I wouldnt right it off being the same again tomorrow...

[Flynn]

I now need to buy 3 tyres...

WHAT........... Insurance wouldn't give you a tyre!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good to see the red machine back in action:yes:

I will probably give tomorrow a miss, got a few jobs round the house to do,

[slydesigns]

News feed claims the weather is Sunny and mint in the wairarapa and wellington will be grey but dry