Manawatu weekend rides

[JWALKER]

i arrive in fielding on friday, so if anyone is keen to head out for a blat on saturday or sunday and would bew kind enough to show me some nice roads, would be up for it :Punk:

[86GSXR]

I'm sure we can sort you out there 027 255 2535 :yes:

[NZsarge]

Mint day, new bike, mint ride through V.Hill, choice. :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Hope you don't mind Sarge :yes:

Wasn't the weekend but it kinda was if you're on holiday.

Got handed the keys at Hunterville and started her up. Brilliant noise from the rear end. First impressions onboard were, amazingly strong chassis and motor, and that was just the first few feet. Gave her a quick blip to give Sarge a chance to saviour the aural heaven and then we were off down SH1 to Halcombe.

The bike feels really light both at rest and on the move. Nice big analouge dials with the digital stuff nicely placed and easy to read. Looking down at the tank revealed that lovely metallic blue green sheen coming very nicely out of the black.

Being the main road and all meant taking it easy, passed 3 :Police: but no worries, all busy with other clients.

This bike is very easy to ride slowly. 100kph is just on 3000 rpm, so she's barely ticking along.

Got to the turnoff and saw ?00 + very quickly! Christ she sounds good too. Into the sweepy bits and she's very well balanced with no hint of drift with throttle use. Extremely sexy backfiring on the decelleration going on! :love:

Large amounts of throttle on the straight mean a HUGE RUSH of power with the bike wanting to slide forwards underneath you :woohoo: Very comfy in the turn. The gearbox is very silky and there's a digital gear position indicator to help out.

Hope Sarge got the benefit of the noise too, from all reports she's a baritone.

Looking forward to seeing it again!

[NZsarge]

from all reports she's a baritone.



:blink::confused::laugh:

[86GSXR]

:laugh: Sweet sounds mate :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Getting quite breezy here but i'm heading over anyway.
Incase anyone is interested 86, Owl and I are meeting at 1pm at BP fitz and gonna go for a pootle over the track through to the cafe at Balance for a coffee the back to Palmy through the gorge I think... maybe the saddle, we'll see I guess, welcome to join if you so desire.

[NZsarge]

Righto then, time to think about sorting a ride to Wanganui on Boxing day.
We need a meeting place probably in either Palmy and/or Feilding, a route and a meeting and departure time. An idea of who is interested in riding as a group over to Wanga's. I know of one person from the Hawke's Bay crew that has voiced an interest in maybe meeting up along the way too.

Thought's?

BTW, racing is scheduled to begin racing at 11am so I reckon maybe arrive an hour before hand so we can have a squize around the place. If it's hot don't forget hydration and sunscreen.


Good shit Sarge. I suggest we LEAVE the main BP Feilding at 0900, do Halcombe, Marton, Marton Reserviour, Turakina Valley, Wanga's. That's a great ride to start the day. Either that or straight up the main line which is quicker and we'll see lot's more bikes. And :Police: too if previous BD's are anything to go by. Don't forget shorts or cooler clothes either.

Ok, here it is then for those who are interested. Really want to LEAVE at 9:00 so maybe we perhaps look at getting to the Fielding BP at 8:30 (ish) for discussions and what have you.

[Horse]

Popped down to the BP Fitz today around 1pm to buy myself a Butter Chicken pie for lunch and knock me down if there aren't 3 bikers there gasbagging?!

Seriously though, popped in to admire Sarge's new bike, looks and sounds very nice. After a bit of the usual blather, the 3 bikes (Sarge, Al, Owl) headed off for the track... and I came back to work. :(

[oscarnz]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

[86GSXR]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Great route. We will have a visitor from Christchurch along, first time on NI backroads so what a perfect introduction :yeah:

[JWALKER]

Great route. We will have a visitor from Christchurch along, first time on NI backroads so what a perfect introduction :yeah:

first time riding on ni roads:scooter:. im excited, 3 days to go and counting.
86, good to see you had a good ride today :Punk:

Kiwikat, i will be litreally just about be staying around the corner from you in grey street :eek:

[86GSXR]

first time riding on ni roads:scooter:. im excited, 3 days to go and counting.
86, good to see you had a good ride today :Punk:

Kiwikat, i will be litreally just about be staying around the corner from you in grey street :eek:

Had a few good rides lately, being on holiday helps :yes: Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say :sunny:

[NZsarge]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Sounds excellent, given good weather i'll be there. :niceone:

[JWALKER]

Had a few good rides lately, being on holiday helps :yes: Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say :sunny:

i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners :shifty:

[oscarnz]

i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners :shifty:

Its a great road out there, you will love it. Plus the bonus is we are a great bunch of people :wari:

[JWALKER]

it certainly seems it, from just being in contact with 86gsxr and kiwikat, i have very welcomed, reminds me of why i miss the manawatu. you's all seem like great people and am itching for it to be lunchtime tomorrow, where i start my ride, by nelson and crashing the night and then off to that homely feeling in manawatu and meeting all you wonderful people :2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

No secret there Jeff. Get in touch when you get here won't you. Ride safe and enjoy those magic Nelson runs :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say :sunny:

Not sure if I can do the full ride yet ,too much family stuff happening (Iweally wantto) but will definately be able to deliver the package to the drop in Ashhurst and maybe do a part run.


i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners :shifty:

Absolutely fantastic ride. Lovely roads with some fast, some very sharp corners. Take care though. Very neglected roads from Masterton to Castlepoint. Last time we went out there was a 200mm drop where road had been cut out and not replaced. Also stock around blind corners.

If wind is moderate entering Castlepoint watch for galeforce on Hill over the top and side gusts at the bottom, particularly on MY BRIDGE. (Look for the soft bank between the two big pines.)

[SuperSonic]

Hey, is their any planned rides over to boxing day races yet? If so whats the plan, If not who is going and when and which way? :Punk:

[KiwiKat]

Hey, is their any planned rides over to boxing day races yet? If so whats the plan, If not who is going and when and which way? :Punk:

Yep. A group are planning a ride out through Turakina way but I can't find which thread they put it in. It will turn up again very soon. Lovely chick at Whitelock Suzuki said best entry is over Main Town bridge then back down to parking.

[NZsarge]

Hey, is their any planned rides over to boxing day races yet? If so whats the plan, If not who is going and when and which way? :Punk:


I suggest we LEAVE the main BP Feilding at 0900, do Halcombe, Marton, Marton Reserviour, Turakina Valley, Wanga's. That's a great ride to start the day. Don't forget shorts or cooler clothes either.

Here ya go SS.

[JWALKER]

No secret there Jeff. Get in touch when you get here won't you. Ride safe and enjoy those magic Nelson runs :niceone:

will do.:yes:

[86GSXR]

Yeah it was very nice through there following a couple of hoons...

But, but, you were with us weren't you? :chase:


Did you go to the Feilding BP this morning?
Just wondering if the Hawkes Bay crowd had anybody to meet up with.

Saw Robertydog with a group, must have been them. They got going before us though.

Really good day. Great ride over there, the company and racing was excellent, primo vantage point and the whole event was very well organised. One serious crash though, not good. Managed to lose Cowboyz on the way home, how does he do that? Dogs and I came back via Fordell, Hunterville and Vinegar Hill, very good run. Just going to apply some more sunscreen, I'm a bit red at the moment.

The Britten didn't race, but did a display at lunchtime.

[chanceyy]

Did the old Britten race ok?

Britten did not race .. just a pootle demo around the track a couple of times

Turakina Valley in primo condition at the mo .. no loose stock either which must be a first :clap:

ended up playing the piped piper & had about 7 or so riders tag on behind the 4 of us heading over so they ended up doing the valley run as well :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Really good day. Great ride over there, the company and racing was excellent, primo vantage point and the whole event was very well organised. One serious crash though, not good. Just going to apply some more sunscreen, I'm a bit red at the moment.



Ditto above .. but moisturizer instead of sunscreen :D

great run home as well :niceone:

[banditrider]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/BoxingDayRaces#

[oscarnz]

Awesome day today, great location, great company, am alittle pink but not too bad.

[86GSXR]

Ditto above .. but moisturizer instead of sunscreen :D

great run home as well :niceone:

That's the one, found some in the back cupboard :sunny:

The 'corner' was in better nick tonight :yes:


Shhhhhhh!

Uploading some pics at the mo'. Brian got some great shots of the Britten pootling around too. Will post a linky when all done.

Awesome pics Andrew! You got some great shots there :niceone:


Awesome day today, great location, great company, am alittle pink but not too bad.

And fantastic pie too :D

[cowboyz]

But, but, you were with us weren't you? :chase:



Saw Robertydog with a group, must have been them. They got going before us though.

Really good day. Great ride over there, the company and racing was excellent, primo vantage point and the whole event was very well organised. One serious crash though, not good. Managed to lose Cowboyz on the way home, how does he do that? Dogs and I came back via Fordell, Hunterville and Vinegar Hill, very good run. Just going to apply some more sunscreen, I'm a bit red at the moment.

The Britten didn't race, but did a display at lunchtime.

Good ride over. Racing was awesome. Good to see guys doing what they are good at. I left the bikepark behind dogs and stopped at the roundabout waiting for you. Dogs took off up the road and you still didnt show up so I thought you had gone and done other things. Hit the main road and missed the Fordell turnoff. I was following a bike I thought was dogs who went striaght through at turakina and decided that wasnt him so I turned off and did halcombe hill again.

[NZsarge]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Bump, hope the weather hold off.

[86GSXR]

Good ride over. Racing was awesome. Good to see guys doing what they are good at. I left the bikepark behind dogs and stopped at the roundabout waiting for you. Dogs took off up the road and you still didnt show up so I thought you had gone and done other things. Hit the main road and missed the Fordell turnoff. I was following a bike I thought was dogs who went striaght through at turakina and decided that wasnt him so I turned off and did halcombe hill again.

Ah, ok. Yep, I was a bit slow getting out of the park. I thought we'd said we'd go up the hill to Fordell (from Wanga's) and we waited there. Shame as it was a real good run back, but I can see how it all turned to custard. It's so easy to get separated eh. Good to see you anyway :yes:


Bump, hope the weather hold off.

Bloody better!


Good photos Andrew looks like a minter of a daY

It was, lot's of shade and sunscreen was essential.

[hgmiers]

Bump, hope the weather hold off.
I might join you. I was going for a Sunday ride to look at Castlepoint via Wanganui, Palm. Nth, Pahiatua track, back road to Alfredton, Castle Hill, Ruru, Tinui but wil probably detour via Ashurst if I'm on time. Anyone else joining you?

[chanceyy]

That's the one, found some in the back cupboard :sunny:

The 'corner' was in better nick tonight :yes:


:laugh: :niceone:

hmm might have to pootle out that way in a few days then, just to check it out :whistle:

[Monamie]

Had a nice ride up to National park/Ohakune/Paras through to Wanganui-didn't see any PN peeps but saw a couple of races then home. Lots and lots of Police men on the road:Police:.
My family have all gone home to their respective parts of NZ-was a nice Christmas<_<.

Hope tomorrow is nice weather for the ride.

[NZsarge]

Had a nice ride up to National park/Ohakune/Paras through to Wanganui-didn't see any PN peeps but saw a couple of races then home. Lots and lots of Police men on the road:Police:.
My family have all gone home to their respective parts of NZ-was a nice Christmas<_<.

Hope tomorrow is nice weather for the ride.

Are you going on the CP ride?

[NZsarge]

Been thinking before my holidays are up i'd like to do the Tiahape/Taupo/Napier loop just to size up the bike on a longer ride.
That is approximately a 600km round trip from my door step.
This will be weather and sadly money dependant for me but if I watch my p's and q's I think I can manage it.
If there is anyone else interested in coming along let me know, dependant on the people interested might dictate weather it will be a weekend ride or could be done during the week.

[oscarnz]

Been thinking before my holidays are up i'd like to do the Tiahape/Taupo/Napier loop just to size up the bike on a longer ride.
That is approximately a 600km round trip from my door step.
This will be weather and sadly money dependant for me but if I watch my p's and q's I think I can manage it.
If there is anyone else interested in coming along let me know, dependant on the people interested might dictate weather it will be a weekend ride or could be done during the week.

I am interested in this ride Sarge, if before the 5th Jan then during week is ok for me, otherwise would have to be a weekend

[Monamie]

Are you going on the CP ride?

Sure am-just cleaning the bugs off `The beastie'.

I am interested in your 600km trip too-same thoughts as Carmen as to days.
:Punk:

[Owl]

Been thinking before my holidays are up i'd like to do the Tiahape/Taupo/Napier loop just to size up the bike on a longer ride.
That is approximately a 600km round trip from my door step.
This will be weather and sadly money dependant for me but if I watch my p's and q's I think I can manage it.
If there is anyone else interested in coming along let me know, dependant on the people interested might dictate weather it will be a weekend ride or could be done during the week.

Sounds good and been a long time since I rode that far!


Now just to be contrary to my previous post i'm going to ride to Palmy just for a coffee coz i'm bored.....
shitless!

I've just been to the lagoon with Tracy and the dog to feed the duck's and swan's. I even started a fight between a swan and an eel! Fiesty eel, but it lost!:yes:
I think I saw Al & Sarah on the Tiger down Rangatikei St, but not sure?:confused:

[KiwiKat]

Had a nice ride up to National park/Ohakune/Paras through to Wanganui-didn't see any PN peeps but saw a couple of races then home. Lots and lots of Police men on the road:Police:.
My family have all gone home to their respective parts of NZ-was a nice Christmas.

That's a nice route. I haven't worked out where this primo vantage point was for the Palmy riders at the races. I didn't see any of them either. I don't reckon they were there. :clap: <img=src="paste image location here"></img>




Hope tomorrow is nice weather for the ride. Looking mint. Forecast is for much of the same.

I just went for a quiet run with JWalker to Kimbolton and back. Not sure if we passed 3 palmy bikes (the green kwaka was at the rear so it can't have been. We will be at Ashhurst tomorrow but I will only be going to Mangamaire and visiting friends.

[86GSXR]

I'm a definite for the Napier trip Sarge. You keen on the Gentle Annie as well at some stage by any chance?

Good to hear JWalker is in town and ready to go :yes:

[oscarnz]

Well bike is all ready to go.
Have just packed my bag for tomorrow, see you all at 9am.
Forecast looks like the :sunny: will be shining. Don't forget hats etc people for when we stop.

[oscarnz]

Primo day, I am ready to go, its going to be an awesome day :woohoo:

[James Deuce]

Totally, like, AWESOME ride today folks.

Thanks

Jim

[86GSXR]

Gotta say it. That was one of THE best rides in ages! What a road, been years since the last time and had forgotton how good it is. Great surf too :yes: Condolences to Mark and Baz, but at least you're Ok guys.

[oscarnz]

Well what a totally awesome day, total of 20 bikes left Pahiatua this morning, couple of minor opps along the way but no injured bodies, just slightly damaged bikes, and one cooked bike.

The beach was awesome, slight breeze which helped with the temp.

Hope everyone got home ok, I had to detour to Pahiatua as hit reserve just as I left Eketahuna.

Thanks everyone for the great company and enjoyment of the day.

[yod]

magnificent day out, absolutely sublime

great run over the track chasing sarge
great blast through to route 52 with jim and owl
fantastic pootle out to castlepoint
sweet spin back to masterton with meanie, sarge and owl
swapped the bird for a large, black 1400cc missile from masterton up the main road and through mangamaire, cheers sarge, what a beautiful machine, surprisingly easy to toss around!! interesting to ride both the big beasts one after the other

great day out

[Meanie]

What a blardy awesome day. Had a magic run back from Castle point to Masterton.
Highlight of my day: The whole day
Low of the day : Seeing the once mighty Kwaka 9 having his arse whooped by an RF 900
Was nice to see a few of the less experienced riders now starting to ride with confidence
Sad to see a couple of damaged bikes but thanfully no one hurt
Thanks all for a wonderfull day and great company

[dogsnbikes]

Awesome Day guys.......it was well worth going to Katikati from ashurst via castlepoint roads all over were in great shape and very little traffic (as it should be) but I do have bragging rights over the Kaimai's ONE car yeah thats right one car only to contend with....but was a might gusty at the top whats with that TAURANGA!!!

but got to MA and PA's about 1/4 to 8 just as dinner being served Impeciable timing:banana:

[cowboyz]

I think someone needs to do a proper write-up seeing as I wasn't there. Though I did see Sarge on his way home as I was coming into Ashhurst - in the car...

Is that my que?


Why is Cowboyz so quiet?

Well well well.

Spend the day getting my ego bashed.

Was good too see a good selection of bikes at mobil ashhurst this morning. It was planned that Mrs C and her brother would drive the kids out to castlepoint and I would 2up her home. Somehow, Mrs C has forgotten what Manawatu rides are and expected us to average over 40k/hr (ha ha ha)
In any case, Ashhurst have been shocking of late with running out of 95 fuel all the time and today was no exception so peeps decided to fuel at pahatua. Having a south island vistor on the ride (cheers Jwalker) it was compulsory to do the track so we headed off via o cows tree and hit the track it fine form. Being 1up it was playtime and made piahatua in time that Katman would defintely not approve of chasing 86 and dogs over the track. It was a solid run with a slight miscalulation and brushing my brow as I reached down to my reserve switch hoping that I wasnt already on reserve. Its not like I needed to be pushing the bike for the 5th time since I have owned it. It turned out well and made the fuel stop with plenty in reserve.
Was shocked to hear Bazza had a minor get off the bike early mid track but he being ok and very little damage we got treated to a little speech and carried on out Alferton way.
The impact of the speech having full effect on all riders till the 100km/hr sign and then it was back to normal riding sweeping the backroads through to Masterton/castlepoint road. Spent my time mixing it up with some pacey riding and some pootling. Was enjoying the sun and nice wide open spaces.
Improptu drag off the masterton turnoff with the 9 Vs Glenns RF900 resulted it the RF taking off in rapid fashion and the 9s front wheel point at the sky. I find it really hard to launch the 9 from and standing start and got lesson 1 from a suzuki for the day. Then feeling very confident on a rolling drag I wound on 6th to find myself seeing the tail end of the RF for the 2nd time in 5 minutes. Missed out on the prize money on that one and carried on to wait at the masterston/castlepoint road while some headed to town for fuel.
While we were waiting we hear of the demise of the Gpx so Glenn headed back for 2up duties.
After a few smokes and enjoying the sun we headed off to finish the castlepoint leg. Pootled behind Monie at what turned out to be a surprisingly (to me anyhow) pacey pace (nice work monie) before remembering that once I got to castlepoint I would be 2up so this was my last play for the day. Sneaked past and gave the 9 a bit of a workout for a while.
Briefly stopped to talk to Dogs who was waiting at an intersection and the mighty 14 and Yodmeister showed up so tucked in behind them for the rest of the ride. Seems Yod got some pace for christmas and ended up being a ripper of a run to the beach before catching a whole group of riders just before the beach.
Coming down the hill to the beach I thought I had the front tyre blow out on my with coming out of a corner the front did a big lets fuckoff sideways and I had to do a fair bit of convincing the bike that the fairings and road dont mix. I was a little confused about what was going on and slowed to walking pace to nurse it the km or so left to the beach. The steering was really really heavy and it was a real struggle to get the bike to go round a 85km corner at 15km/hr.
Pulled up for an inspection and found that a bolt had fallen out of my instrument panel and fallen on exactly the right angle to lock my steering. Not mint. Took a bit to get it out but once I did the bike was mint again.
Castlepoint was fucking hot! CJ showed up on a CBR250. We had seen him just before the track earlier in the day sitting on the side of the road but didnt know who he was but it was good to meet you out there.
Sat round and talked for a bit, caught up with Mrs and kids (who had already been there 2 hours) and relaxed in the sun.
The ride home 2up was interesting. Havent been 2up for what feels like an enternity and the road was really really hot now and the tar was melting under the bike. Pootled back to masterton on what felt like ice in some places letting everyone go past us and got plenty of complaints from the pillion about how slow the ride was. I was quickly losing confidence with the way the bike was handling at the ammount of grip availiable and the superlight front so it was err on the side of caution and caught up with everyone at masterton for an icecream and coke.
Main highwayed it back to mangamorie where following 86 and Meanie I was getting used to the difference in handling being 2up and getting some confidence back. Through mangamorie I was having trouble keeping the front planted on the ground so waved Ferris through and had a really good run through to the track. Back on familiar roads had a really good run and finally got a pacey ride in my pillion could enjoy (had to happen eventually). Everyone filtered off in all directions and the day had come to an end.


Hows that BR?

[Owl]

pahatua piahatua mangamorie

Pisstaker!:laugh:


Pulled up for an inspection and found that a bolt had fallen out of my instrument panel and fallen on exactly the right angle to lock my steering. Not mint.

What's not mint is having some dude's nut in your face! I was quite happy thinking it was a stone!:yes:


CJ showed up on a CBR250. We had seen him just before the track earlier in the day sitting on the side of the road but didnt know who he was but it was good to meet you out there.

I remember now!:o

[86GSXR]

I'm thinking of WOFing and Reging the Gixxer and pootling up to Turangi for the day. If anyone's keen PM or txt...........

[86GSXR]

Nothing to do with the 'landing' eh

What a ride!

Got some good news from my 'financial provider' this morning (pays to threaten em sometimes) so thought I'd do a quick run up to Turangi to check out the new bits (awesome James :niceone:). Couldn't take the Tiger as it's well overdue for it's 10K service so thought I'd wof and reg the Gixxer and give it a run. That done, hit Vinegar Hill at a hammering pace and promptly went onto reserve at 153 kms (normally about 180) about 20 kms north of Waioru! Bugger! Could see rain in the distance, didn't want to turn back so decided to chance it. Crept along the side of the road in the now pissing rain at 3000 rpm, coasted down all the hills hitting 77 kph on the big one :woohoo: finally getting into Turangi with less than a litre in the tank!

James, you did a fantastic job, huge thanks mate!

Finished mopping up the leaks from the roof and thought I'd get away before the rain hit Waiouru but just as I was about to leave an old mate turned up and we nattered for an hour and a half, giving that rain plenty of time to spread evily south.

Hit the road just on 5.30, no wets, and through the heaviest rain I've seen in a long time. The desert road was intense, viz down to about 100 metres and cops parked up on a blind bend causing the line of traffic to all brake heavily and nearly causing a multiple pile up, me included. Just managed to slip around on the inside though.

Fuel and coffee at Taihape (thought I'd better) then back into the wet stuff. As long as it's warm, who cares about rain. Bloody marvelous!

[yod]

He who rides from the back roads of Dannevegas tempted me with The Evil Dark One on Sunday.

It's evil.

It's dark.

It's a beast.

I was subjected to around 70-80km of pure Kawasaki malevolence.

Utterly surprised by how much lighter it is to throw around than the bird, if "throw around" is what you do with 1352cc's of hyper-sports weapon.

Considerably more wind pressure than the bird, probably exacerbated somewhat by the bar-risers fitted. What we surmised is the 14 is probably more comfortable up to 120-130 but the bird is presumably better beyond that, as you go from the "enjoying the wind taking the pressure off your wrists" zone, to the "hanging on for dear life" zone. The 14 you seem to sit "on", the bird you seem to sit more "in"; but that's not being derogatory, they're simply different, I was quite happy. After my short experience I think I'd prefer the stock clipon position, but that's just me.

It was solid on the road and solid in the corners - just like the bird - I didn't really have any preference there. The bird has excellent brakes (linked). The 14's were better, holy crap, just a touch on the front and you were wiping of gobs of speed. I didn't like how long the rear brake travel was, rather disconcerting after the bird but meh, hardly a big issue, you'd get used to it pretty soon.

The bird seems to have better grunt through the low end and start of the mid-range but it is fitted with Micron system, front to back, and a PCIII, where the 14 has only had it's cans changed and is still at the mercy of a stock set of headers. A pootle on a stock bird would be interesting. A pootle on a 14 with a PCIII and a 4 into 1 custom exhaust setup would be unreal.

As far as top end goes, it's difficult to judge. When a six foot five gentleman offers you his almost brand new two-wheeled missile for a pootle, you don't tend to think "I'll see if I can get my knee down at 275". Although I stretched it's (looooong) legs, I kept it inside the double by a reasonable margin. Suffice it to say I expect it is a reasonably rapid animal, it certainly approaches face-blistering realms with ease, much like the bird.

Across the board I think I'd be just as happy with either bike, except for the handling of the 14. It's quite remarkable how much lighter it feels to move around when you consider they're basically the same weight.

Dirty Evil Dark Beast, I never should have tried it.....

[banditrider]

And I have to wait until March: http://rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=40

[JWALKER]

thank everyone for a awesome ride to castle point. enjoyed it alot:msn-wink:.
was really good to meet you all, if you ever in christchurchlet me know and i hope to return the favour, just got back to hamilton, where had to get a new front tyre abd the discs sanded cause they glazed over and were squealing.
found out the dessert road is not that fun to try and ride in the rain with a brand new tyre lol

[cowboyz]

yep good ride out to the beach last weekend, and continue the trend Mrs C and I headed for Akitio beach for new years. mint ride and might do up a ride report when I recover. Happy new years.

[cowboyz]

Our ride from yesterday. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1870824#post1870824

[Meanie]

Just uploaded pics from our Castlepoint ride on the 28th
Nice union Jack Al http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/CastlepointRide28122008#

[cowboyz]

I still post on kb, mcrides and zx forums. Kb is a little like trademe. One may moan about its shortcoming but it was where everything started so people just keep coming back

[KiwiKat]

I still post on kb, mcrides and zx forums. Kb is a little like trademe. One may moan about its shortcoming but it was where everything started so people just keep coming back

I hate to say it but that's the truth. (By the way whatever happened to "[I]This Forum will be de....") It's a confusing world.

This my NON RIDE REPORT - Took #1Cage to Havelock North today with the family to visit family, go to Ocean Spa etc. Fantastic weather. (What a great day for anyone on the Ferries) Oh so slow on the way back. 70kph North of Dannevirke and not able to pass. Missed the bike badly.

Saw heaps of bikes out, only one idiot south of Waipawa. (You don't overtake into the path of a 4WD on a passing lane) Gravity Canyon ride sounds reeeeaaaalllllll good.

Some million dollar pics from my Sis's house. Maybe I could enlarge / make them into some dummy windows.

[chanceyy]

Can anyone recommend a talented plastic welder in Palmerston North?
Peter Percy in Feilding did an outstanding job on BB, Pauly gave me his details ..

[oscarnz]

Peter Percy in Feilding did an outstanding job on BB, Pauly gave me his details ..

We cant seem to find his number, do you still have it?? As not in phone book, but yes Pauly does recommend him.

[KiwiKat]

We cant seem to find his number, do you still have it?? As not in phone book, but yes Pauly does recommend him.

Peter at Feilding Plastic Repairs, 43 Eyre St. Feilding 06 323 2533

[Owl]

Can anyone recommend a talented plastic welder in Palmerston North?

What's happened Sarge?


We cant seem to find his number, do you still have it?? As not in phone book, but yes Pauly does recommend him.

I wouldn't!:rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

Can anyone recommend a talented plastic welder in Palmerston North?

Explanation:

Riding through the back from Pahiatua to Oringi I was pootling along minding my own business when some arsehole upstart hare thought he'd take on the 14!
Shot out of the long grass as was running straight down the road for a short while and as I drove up on it, it did a left hand turn and I think it though it was going to jump me coz it sprang up and hit the fairing of the bike at mid hight, some smallish damage with a hole lightly punched in the plastic. :angry2:
All the little shit had to do was run straight for one more split second and I would have gotten past it.
Will look into what the panel is worth and might replace it at some point later but would like to mend it at least for the time being.

[chanceyy]

We cant seem to find his number, do you still have it?? As not in phone book, but yes Pauly does recommend him.

yup as per KK post above cell I have is 027 6782225

bugger Sarge .. :(

[sinfull]

I feel a song coming on !!!
I raced a hare and the hare won !

[NZsarge]

Cheers everyone. :niceone:

[NZsarge]

I feel a song coming on !!!
I raced a hare and the hare won !

No it fookin' did'nt!!
If I could have been arsed I would have gone back and dropped a smoky on it's head with a 190/50 Pirelli but hey....dead is dead!

[cowboyz]

On your behalf I give a heartfelt OH FUCK IT.

[NZsarge]

On your behalf I give a heartfelt OH FUCK IT.

Cheers dude, it could have been worse but it's bloody annoying, bike was pretty mint and this spoils it a bit but we'll see what it'll cost to replace... that's a long way off though. A repair job will suffice in the mean while.

[NZsarge]

By the way I spoke to Meanie on the phone earlier, they are have an awesome time on the roads down south. All is well.

[cowboyz]

yep, i am enjoying full access to OUR garage!

The $26 front tyre gave up on me today so replaced it. Got 7701km out of that $26 tyre. Did I mention the tyre was $26!

[Owl]

yep, i am enjoying full access to OUR garage!

The $26 front tyre gave up on me today so replaced it. Got 7701km out of that $26 tyre. Did I mention the tyre was $26!

:laugh:I get 9000km from a new tyre!

[Horse]

some arsehole upstart hare thought he'd take on the 14!

Oh, that's really gutting. Fecking vermin.

Yeah, got a txt this evening from Meanie - skiting bastard, going on about what a great time they're having. :) Wish I was there. Had a bit of a pootle today before catching up with some friends, but being still on call I couldn't go very far out of town. Would have done the long-range coffee run today otherwise.

BTW Cowboyz, stop being so reticent and tell us how much your last front tyre was!

[Owl]

No it fookin' did'nt!!
If I could have been arsed I would have gone back and dropped a smoky on it's head with a 190/50 Pirelli but hey....dead is dead!

Hare Hare!:bleh:

[banditrider]

Explanation:

Riding through the back from Pahiatua to Oringi I was pootling along minding my own business when some arsehole upstart hare thought he'd take on the 14!
Shot out of the long grass as was running straight down the road for a short while and as I drove up on it, it did a left hand turn and I think it though it was going to jump me coz it sprang up and hit the fairing of the bike at mid hight, some smallish damage with a hole lightly punched in the plastic. :angry2:
All the little shit had to do was run straight for one more split second and I would have gotten past it.
Will look into what the panel is worth and might replace it at some point later but would like to mend it at least for the time being.

It only happens when you get a new bike! Bugger Sarge - next time you're out take a 22 with ya.

[86GSXR]

Ah bugger on the Hare Sarge, I know how you feel. That rabbit of mine caused $3K worth of repairs!

Speaking of tires, I was just at TSS in the Hutt. Pilot Road 2 180/55 $300.00 and all others similar relative to their normal retail cost. The sales guy explained that they do em at such a good price because they get other benefits such as increased sales elsewhere. Now those are darn good prices and worth it if passing by imo.

Had a really good run to Gravity Canyon yesterday, definitely a worthwhile destination with a great cafe, and some pretty spectacular bungy jumping. One poor guy took about 5 mins to psyche up and still needed a nudge :sweatdrop

[NZsarge]

Ah bugger on the Hare Sarge, I know how you feel. That rabbit of mine caused $3K worth of repairs!

Speaking of tires, I was just at TSS in the Hutt. Pilot Road 2 180/55 $300.00 and all others similar relative to their normal retail cost.

I'll count myself lucky then, if and when I fix/replace the fairing panel i'm sure i'll get away for alot less than $3K!

If ya keen to catch up tomorrow Al if it's fine you could take a run to Vegas, i've gotta go into town to sort out how much it's gonna cost to send these panniers to Greymouth.
I'd come over there but I really need to slow the traveling down a bit so i've got a tyre to run to the coromandel on and money in the bank to get me through the rest of the holidays.
You've been doing a fair amount of traveling yourself so I understand if ya not interested. :niceone:

That's a pretty reasonable price for a Road 2 at the moment.

[NZsarge]

It only happens when you get a new bike! Bugger Sarge - next time you're out take a 22 with ya.

Yes, i'm starting to see a worrying trend when I buy a new bike..

[86GSXR]

That was a very reasonable price eh! I'd heard that TSS were very good on their tyre prices so thought I would have a look. Not sure what I'm up to today, got a few things to do in town. What time are you in Vegas?

[NZsarge]

That was a very reasonable price eh! I'd heard that TSS were very good on their tyre prices so thought I would have a look. Not sure what I'm up to today, got a few things to do in town. What time are you in Vegas?

Whatever time you feel like getting there really if you were interested, only got two things to do, just as long as it's before 4 o'clock (bank).

[86GSXR]

Yeah, a little pootle and a catch up sounds good. How's 1.00 pm at the BP sound?

[NZsarge]

Yeah, a little pootle and a catch up sounds good. How's 1.00 pm at the BP sound?

Right on, see you at one.

[86GSXR]

Sweet as :niceone: You in too Al?

[NZsarge]

Sweet as :niceone: You in too Al?

He might as well, keep him away from that vacuum cleaner... :yes::laugh:

[86GSXR]

One room at a time, take it slow :laugh:

[Owl]

Sweet as :niceone: You in too Al?

Yeah might as well!:yes: I gather that's BP at Dannevegas?


He might as well, keep him away from that vacuum cleaner... :yes::laugh:

Just got half the house to do now!:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Yeah might as well!:yes: I gather that's BP at Dannevegas?


You are indeed correct.

[86GSXR]

Yep, what say we meet up in Palmy and ride over? 027 255 2535

[NZsarge]

Maybe you could jack it up with 86 an get off the beaten path on the way over.... Just watch out for hare's.. and all the other freakin' livestock!

[Elysium]

It only happens when you get a new bike! Bugger Sarge - next time you're out take a 22 with ya.

Hares don't like Kawas.

[cowboyz]

Hares don't like Kawas.

what makes you think that? One gave its life just trying to get on one! thats commitment!

[banditrider]

Hares don't like Kawas.

And hedgehogs don't like suzukis...


what makes you think that? One gave its life just trying to get on one! thats commitment!

Horny buggers!

[Elysium]

what makes you think that? One gave its life just trying to get on one! thats commitment!

Lol More like running for it's life (speaking of which, anyone going to see Iron Madian?) and decided to try and leap in the air to kick Sarge off but mis-judged the height. Clearly the sight of the Kawa enragd the Hare enough to attack it.

[NZsarge]

what makes you think that? One gave its life just trying to get on one! thats commitment!

:laugh: Must spread the bling before giving it to Cowboyz again.

[Owl]

:laugh: Must spread the bling before giving it to Cowboyz again.

I did it for you!:yes:

Good ride today Sarge and we had a quiet run through the Track with lot's of road works! Big blob's of tarseal with a few stone thrown on top, so I guess we'll see them back in a couple of weeks doing it again!:yes:

[NZsarge]

I did it for you!:yes:

Good ride today Sarge and we had a quiet run through the Track with lot's of road works! Big blob's of tarseal with a few stone thrown on top, so I guess we'll see them back in a couple of weeks doing it again!:yes:

Roadwork's suck! Ended up in Palmy myself, got a call to pick up my Rev it over jacket that I was having altered, shit they made a bloody mint job of it. :niceone:

[Owl]

Roadwork's suck! Ended up in Palmy myself, got a call to pick up my Rev it over jacket that I was having altered, shit they made a bloody mint job of it. :niceone:

Good one!:niceone:

I followed Al around to his place to drop off that can and nearly dropped my bike while dismounting. Stupid me decided to get off the other side and hooked my foot in the tailbag:doh:!
All good though and Al took it for a hoon around the block. I'd forgotton about the rev light's, so it show's how often I get above 7000rpm.:rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

Good one!:niceone:

I followed Al around to his place to drop off that can and nearly dropped my bike while dismounting. Stupid me decided to get off the other side and hooked my foot in the tailbag:doh:!
All good though and Al took it for a hoon around the block. I'd forgotton about the rev light's, so it show's how often I get above 7000rpm.:rolleyes:

Yeah dropping the bike when getting off would'nt have been a good look.. :pinch:

[yod]

hey all

quick run down so far

day 1: wellington to picton, ferry crossing, picton to kaikoura, inland road to mt lyford, weather was mint, roads were great
day 2: through the lewis pass to greymouth then back through arthurs pass to chch, fookin suuuuuperb roads, drool-factor: max, weather was mint
day 3: summit rd from sign of the kiwi to gebbies pass, down into lyttleton harbour, then around the harbour to lyttleton itself, through the tunnel to chch, then around the hills to tai tapu, motukarara, little river and akaroa, then back the way we came, roads were magnifique, weather was excellent

pic is at the hilltop pub overlooking akaroa harbour

quiet one for me tomorrow, m & m are off to wanaka

[ynot slow]

Roadwork's suck! Ended up in Palmy myself, got a call to pick up my Rev it over jacket that I was having altered, shit they made a bloody mint job of it. :niceone:

Wabbit fur collar and hood?:niceone:

[Owl]

Wabbit fur collar and hood?:niceone:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ynot slow]

hey all

quick run down so far

day 1: wellington to picton, ferry crossing, picton to kaikoura, inland road to mt lyford, weather was mint, roads were great
day 2: through the lewis pass to greymouth then back through arthurs pass to chch, fookin suuuuuperb roads, drool-factor: max, weather was mint
day 3: summit rd from sign of the kiwi to gebbies pass, down into lyttleton harbour, then around the harbour to lyttleton itself, through the tunnel to chch, then around the hills to tai tapu, motukarara, little river and akaroa, then back the way we came, roads were magnifique, weather was excellent

pic is at the hilltop pub overlooking akaroa harbour

quiet one for me tomorrow, m & m are off to wanaka

Can see why you guys are so one eyed down south,brilliant scenery.

Tell the others the best is yet to come down Wanaka way.

How many tickets?:Police:

[cowboyz]

hey all

quick run down so far

day 1: wellington to picton, ferry crossing, picton to kaikoura, inland road to mt lyford, weather was mint, roads were great
day 2: through the lewis pass to greymouth then back through arthurs pass to chch, fookin suuuuuperb roads, drool-factor: max, weather was mint
day 3: summit rd from sign of the kiwi to gebbies pass, down into lyttleton harbour, then around the harbour to lyttleton itself, through the tunnel to chch, then around the hills to tai tapu, motukarara, little river and akaroa, then back the way we came, roads were magnifique, weather was excellent

pic is at the hilltop pub overlooking akaroa harbour

quiet one for me tomorrow, m & m are off to wanaka

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[86GSXR]

Good one!:niceone:

I followed Al around to his place to drop off that can and nearly dropped my bike while dismounting. Stupid me decided to get off the other side and hooked my foot in the tailbag:doh:!
All good though and Al took it for a hoon around the block. I'd forgotton about the rev light's, so it show's how often I get above 7000rpm.:rolleyes:

Great wee ride that, good company, bikes and natter. Shame about the track tho, bloody miles of it on the eastern side!

I shudder to think what might have happened if that tailbag had been a bit higher Al, you gotta watch the buggers eh.

REALLY liked the S3, shit it's got some get up and go. Nothing like that noise either :woohoo:


Yeah dropping the bike when getting off would'nt have been a good look.. :pinch:

The shame if it had happened in my driveway too. All good tho, nice save!

Well done on the wets :yes:


hey all

quick run down so far

day 1: wellington to picton, ferry crossing, picton to kaikoura, inland road to mt lyford, weather was mint, roads were great
day 2: through the lewis pass to greymouth then back through arthurs pass to chch, fookin suuuuuperb roads, drool-factor: max, weather was mint
day 3: summit rd from sign of the kiwi to gebbies pass, down into lyttleton harbour, then around the harbour to lyttleton itself, through the tunnel to chch, then around the hills to tai tapu, motukarara, little river and akaroa, then back the way we came, roads were magnifique, weather was excellent

pic is at the hilltop pub overlooking akaroa harbour

quiet one for me tomorrow, m & m are off to wanaka

Ahhhhh, you lucky, lucky........... Makes my ride to the shop pale in comparison, nice pic :2thumbsup


Wabbit fur collar and hood?:niceone:

I know just the rabbit too!


hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I concur

[NZsarge]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm






I concur

Me three. . . . .

[banditrider]

hey all

quick run down so far

day 1: wellington to picton, ferry crossing, picton to kaikoura, inland road to mt lyford, weather was mint, roads were great
day 2: through the lewis pass to greymouth then back through arthurs pass to chch, fookin suuuuuperb roads, drool-factor: max, weather was mint
day 3: summit rd from sign of the kiwi to gebbies pass, down into lyttleton harbour, then around the harbour to lyttleton itself, through the tunnel to chch, then around the hills to tai tapu, motukarara, little river and akaroa, then back the way we came, roads were magnifique, weather was excellent

pic is at the hilltop pub overlooking akaroa harbour

quiet one for me tomorrow, m & m are off to wanaka

Sux to be you! Having great fun at work...:bleh:

[yod]

Meanie text, he and Mon are happily ensconced in their tent in Wanaka, almost went mad on the Canterbury plains but the Lindis made up for it.

They head north through Haast to Greymouth tomorrow, I head over Arthurs to meet them, Friday we head up the coast to Westport then through Inangahua and Murch to Nelson


lifes fuckin hard, I tell ya...

[86GSXR]

For some reason I never found the plains too bad, but that was mostly in the 70's and 80's when the country was rich and sparsly populated. Back then if you could get to 200 you got congratulated, not ticketed. I'm sure we'd all like to see a return to those days, fun, fun, fun eh :yes:

Murchison, god I'm getting excited for you right now, light the fire big boy :niceone:

[Horse]

Yeah, I've been getting those txts every day, about what a great time he's having. Meanie's a cruel bastard! :)

[Elysium]

While we're on the subject of Yod's glorious adventure in the south I myself will be hitting the south in Feb. I've got my new front tyre and bought myself a tank bag today so my bike is comming closer to being ready for the south.

Next Item to sort out is the givi windscreen.

[cowboyz]

the south island is a must do at soome stage. I have yet to make it down there and yet there isnt much of the north island left to ride.

In the meantime, I have new brakes, tyres and now insurance sorted and now looking forward to the trackday sat. So who is going?

[yod]

mint run over arthurs today, meanie and monie got some rain over haast pass but good otherwise


check out the price of petrol in Ikamatua from Monday's run down the Grey River valley, classic :laugh:

[banditrider]

mint run over arthurs today, meanie and monie got some rain over haast pass but good otherwise


check out the price of petrol in Ikamatua from Monday's run down the Grey River valley, classic :laugh:

Hmmmm, think I got petrol there once...

[NZsarge]

mint run over arthurs today, meanie and monie got some rain over haast pass but good otherwise


check out the price of petrol in Ikamatua from Monday's run down the Grey River valley, classic :laugh:

Nice, you lot rolling back to the North Island on the same ferry?

[yod]

Nice, you lot rolling back to the North Island on the same ferry?

yup, i think we get in about 4:30 on Sat

might be a bit wet by the looks but ahwell....

[NZsarge]

yup, i think we get in about 4:30 on Sat

might be a bit wet by the looks but ahwell....

Sweet as, have a good one, hope the sea ai'nt too lumpy.... :puke:

[KiwiKat]

While we're on the subject of Yod's glorious adventure in the south I myself will be hitting the south in Feb. I've got my new front tyre and bought myself a tank bag today so my bike is comming closer to being ready for the south.

Next Item to sort out is the givi windscreen.

I'm getting jealous of all these South Island trips.

Thats a decent sized tank bag. Could fit an LCD screen in that. And from the pics theres still room on the bike for the bedding, deck chair, umbrella and free to air sat dish.

[Elysium]

I'm getting jealous of all these South Island trips.

Thats a decent sized tank bag. Could fit an LCD screen in that. And from the pics theres still room on the bike for the bedding, deck chair, umbrella and free to air sat dish.

That was the medium sized pack, they had even larger bags. :blink: I liked this one because the map holder is angled so easier to see.

Saw an FZ1 sitting in the yard as well, looked familiar with all the cable ties and velcro.

[NZsarge]

That was the medium sized pack, they had even larger bags. :blink: I liked this one because the map holder is angled so easier to see.

Saw an FZ1 sitting in the yard as well, looked familiar with all the cable ties and velcro.

Awesome bike that, just waiting for you to upgrade from the Hornet. :laugh:
Seriously though, hope it stays local, be good to see it on the odd FNR...

[NZsarge]

looking forward to the trackday sat. So who is going?

I'll pop along if it's fine, if it's fine I hope track surface holds up better than the road through the gorge did yesterday.

[oscarnz]

I'll pop along if it's fine, if it's fine I hope track surface holds up better than the road through the gorge did yesterday.

Nope the track is bad, Pauly drove over it yesterday.

[robertydog]

In the meantime, I have new brakes, tyres and now insurance sorted and now looking forward to the trackday sat. So who is going?

Suppose you will be in the fast group?:devil2:

[NZsarge]

Nope the track is bad, Pauly drove over it yesterday.

If it gets as bad as the gorge was yesterday I can see them canceling the rest of the track day that's if it even gets started.
Mind you the weather is meant to be average so it should be ok I guess.

[cowboyz]

Suppose you will be in the fast group?:devil2:


Well I have a few plans for tomorrow. The first and foremost is to bring my bike home in one piece.
Had chats to the insurance company and even though I HAVE NEVER HAD A CLAIM EVER!! they are raising my excess from $500 to $2000 for tomorrow for $5000 cover (yep, thats 40% folks).
And I am not allowed to run slicks. We had a chat last night and they were going to see if they can change things a bit but as at 4.45pm the night before that is where I stand.
In saying that the only suitable tyre I feel confident about taking on the track at the moment is a hand cut slick for the front. The rear is a pilot sport which I got from trademe last week.
So I am pondering if I pick out one of my other front tyres and go with the hiked up insurance for the day or if I take my chances on the good tyres and go out in the medium for the first session and see how it goes. If all going well I might move to the fast session. I would like to crack 1.25 before the end of the day (in theroy because no one will actually be timing me of course) But yeah, Will see how I feel in the morning.
I am a little disappointed with the insurance.


If it gets as bad as the gorge was yesterday I can see them canceling the rest of the track day that's if it even gets started.
Mind you the weather is meant to be average so it should be ok I guess.

I think one of you is talking about the manfield track and the other is talking about the pihatua track......

[Elysium]

Sorry what's all this track day stuff I hear you guys going on about? You guys going for a fun day at the tracks? I could proberly turn up and watch.

[cowboyz]

this is the one we are talking about

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=82775

It is a good day out. bring your bike over for a blat.

[86GSXR]

I have been let down by my insurance company too. Even though I applied in writing they say they only provide cover run by kiwi track. I don't know who they are, but christ, a track days a track day isn't it.

Anyway, I'll probably still get the Tiger out and take it easy. May even take the Gixxer, not sure. Bugger.

[NZsarge]

Could someone give me the low down on what the weather is up to over there, much appreciated in advance, cheers.
I see unfortunately the forecast has gotten worse.... grrr...rrr!

[chanceyy]

Could someone give me the low down on what the weather is up to over there, much appreciated in advance, cheers.
I see unfortunately the forecast has gotten worse.... grrr...rrr!

going by this forcast (http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=18) its sooooooooooo much better than it was earlier in the week

Dunno wot its like in palmy/feilding but only overcast out there at present .. :clap:

[polly]

I live less than 1KM from Manfeild. Its very cloudy, and to me its looks like it will be raining soon. But it was like this all day yesterday in Feilding and it did not rain.

[Owl]

Yeah, cloud doesn't look that thick Martin.:yes:

[86GSXR]

According to the forecast, this cloud is supposed to lift during the morning, but rain from 2.00 pm, plenty of time to get in a few sessions. There may be a few light showers before that though, just take it easy if so.

[Owl]

According to the forecast, this cloud is supposed to lift during the morning, but rain from 2.00 pm, plenty of time to get in a few sessions.

I might come over in the car for a look in the morning.

Oh and we pick up the VL250 on Monday Al.:D

[86GSXR]

Mornin :yes: You sure you can't be convinced to take the bike and just pootle around, that's what I'll do. Yeah, another rider in town, well done that girl :niceone:

[Owl]

Nah I'm quite happy to just look at the moment. I want to see how the V-Max goes!:yes:

[KiwiKat]

Nah I'm quite happy to just look at the moment. I want to see how the V-Max goes!:yes:

The Kat will be going for a pootle or two. Weather not unusual for a January morning, be prepared for a muggy day later on. Might see you guys there today.:eek:

[oscarnz]

I would like to crack 1.25 before the end of the day (in theroy because no one will actually be timing me of course)
...

Well I am riding over this morning as need to wait for Dick Smiths to open to get stopwatch.............so maybe someone will be timing you :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Cheers everybody. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

well I am home. mint day at the track. Got a little wet this morning but quickly dried out and made for some awesome riding.

Managed to get step 1 ok, brought the bike back in one piece but has a major shudder in the front under heavy braking and over 160k. Really bad on the track but not even noticeable at road speeds. I am thinking either shit brake pads or front wheel not balanced. At the stage I am not entertaining the thought of warped discs cause that is an expensive exercise.
Managed to put together some 1.30s which is 5s off the 1.25 I was hoping for but great day out all the same.
Wait for the bragging to come from a certain tiger rider.......... On ya 86. had some fun out there.
Was good to catch up with R-Dog too. Push the fear.............

[Elysium]

Indeed a good day out, with the exception of the rain. Good variety of bikes raced and on show. So loved the v-twins out on the track and the sound they make, unlike those noisy 125s.

Anyhow here are some pics.

[86GSXR]

Absolutely brilliant day out! Great to catch up with so many cool people. Shame about the shower slowing down the first session, it felt a bit trecherous out there to begin with but soon dried out. I was hyper aware of having no insurance, but once the tires warmed up it was nice to forget about that. Quite pleased with some timings, heard 1:28 which wasn't too bad I think for a Tiger, wonder how the Daytona would go? Almost got me knee down too and my left boot is shagged, time for the duck tape. Lance, always a pleasure, must be something to do with age, or something :rockon:

[cowboyz]

awesome stuff. anyone get any good shots of me? Waiting for herb4s photos to come out cause she always has mint ones.

[Elysium]

Some more pics including some guy who may have gone too wide. The rider was ok, just a bust up ego and bike. Note the last picture and see how the wheel has snapped off the forks after hitting the tyre barrier.

[86GSXR]

Indeed a good day out, with the exception of the rain. Good variety of bikes raced and on show. So loved the v-twins out on the track and the sound they make, unlike those noisy 125s.

Anyhow here are some pics.

Hey, very nice, thanks! I quite like the third one, is that a Tiger ahead of a 9? :lol: (couldn't resist :laugh:)

[cowboyz]

and yet that loooks like a pic of the 9 in front of the tiger at the end of the session............

[86GSXR]

By jove, it is too :yes: The VMax is in there too, I had a sit on it, felt extremely nice!

[cowboyz]

bike whore!

BTW. Not allowed to give you bling. Even though you probably derserve it after the great day today.

[86GSXR]

No worries, it's the thought that counts, thanks :cool:

[cowboyz]

I thought about going faster than you today... does that count?

[86GSXR]

Sure it does :killingme :killingme :killingme :laugh:

[sinfull]

That would be about the time i started stamping my feet ! When i wasn't let out to come and play with you guys !!!

[86GSXR]

You shoulda got to the line quicker Bill, I'm sure I saw you heading out a couple of times? Next time :niceone:

[cowboyz]

yeah. I was keen to follow you round a couple of laps but didnt work out. Can be hard to make it to that dummy grid on time (well, actually before on time) sometimes. I got dropped back to med a couple of times. Got 1 session n fast group which was great. by the last session I was too knackered to go out with the race/fast so went for a pootle in meds to finish the day. Bring on next sunday for the next one!

[Elysium]

Next one Sun? Dam I will be working :(

[sinfull]

You shoulda got to the line quicker Bill, I'm sure I saw you heading out a couple of times? Next time :niceone:
Yep got it sussed at a free for all event like that one ! I'll be taking my geny down to the dummy grid in future and just rip the warmers off when they open the gates !
Yeah did a couple of session after the wet one, which i pulled in at 1 lap haha spanking new rear was a bit greasy ! First was in the med/fast/come all group cause i was too late with taking the warmers off for the fast and was locked out ! But good to scrub the rubber in on (not good for lap timing though, lots of traffic), managed to chase Russel round in a fast group in the next session which was good, Got me a 1 29 in that one (so ya pipped me by a sec there lol couple more laps in that sesh would have lost a sec or two more i recon ! 57 the goal now lol)! When i got locked out of the next fast group i gave up !
Sooooo like the structure of the taupo days ! Think these lads and lasses will be giving up on the free for all after today, saw one guy going off his nutt at them at the dummy grid ! That's when i thought screw it, i get enough track time in without having to fight for it !
Pleased they pulled such a good crowd today, can only be good for the sport !! Think they were taken a little by surprise by it ! Hope the stress of controlling a big crowd, don't put them off running several of them a year lol !

[sinfull]

Next one Sun? Dam I will be working :(
Curse of the drinking class that shit is !!!
Nexxxxxt one is in taupo on friday, then saturday and then its manfield on sunday !! Hope i can still walk !!!

[cowboyz]

Yep got it sussed at a free for all event like that one ! I'll be taking my geny down to the dummy grid in future and just rip the warmers off when they open the gates !
Yeah did a couple of session after the wet one, which i pulled in at 1 lap haha spanking new rear was a bit greasy ! First was in the med/fast/come all group cause i was too late with taking the warmers off for the fast and was locked out ! But good to scrub the rubber in on (not good for lap timing though, lots of traffic), managed to chase Russel round in a fast group in the next session which was good, Got me a 1 29 in that one (so ya pipped me by a sec there lol couple more laps in that sesh would have lost a sec or two more i recon ! 57 the goal now lol)! When i got locked out of the next fast group i gave up !
Sooooo like the structure of the taupo days ! Think these lads and lasses will be giving up on the free for all after today, saw one guy going off his nutt at them at the dummy grid ! That's when i thought screw it, i get enough track time in without having to fight for it !
Pleased they pulled such a good crowd today, can only be good for the sport !! Think they were taken a little by surprise by it ! Hope the stress of controlling a big crowd, don't put them off running several of them a year lol !

TBH. I raised concerns over the free for all format and got told to HTFU and get to the grid ontime. Yes it is a cheap day out but you are still paying for the day and it would be nice to get what you paid for. I learnt that from the last one so was lining up really early but even so I still managed to miss out on the fast group a couple of times. Didnt bother me too much as I was running clear track most of the time in mediums. Be interesting to see how vic club do it next week.

[sinfull]

You shoulda got to the line quicker Bill, I'm sure I saw you heading out a couple of times? Next time :niceone:
Speaking of friday, Ya working ? know protector cover you for Kiwitrackdays at taupo ! Hell the protector man is riding the track with them ! DAytona would nail that track !!!!


TBH. I raised concerns over the free for all format and got told to HTFU and get to the grid ontime. Yes it is a cheap day out but you are still paying for the day and it would be nice to get what you paid for. I learnt that from the last one so was lining up really early but even so I still managed to miss out on the fast group a couple of times. Didnt bother me too much as I was running clear track most of the time in mediums. Be interesting to see how vic club do it next week. Heard birdies talking about, you pick a group to ride in and thats your group for next sundays ! Hope so or it turns into a nightmare for both riders and marshalls !! So are we in tune here ?? Race fast med or novice !! I'd say we all in the fast group aye ?

[BigG]

I had no problems today I thought they did good with the amount that turned up. I'm fairly slow but the medium group were going fast as I dont have a problem been overtaken cos everybody seemed to no what they were doing as long as you kept your line, all in all it was good to see you guys there but it is a fun day eh! dont get to serious, dice with yourselfs and enjoy.See use all in Taupo next week.:beer:

[cowboyz]

Heard birdies talking about, you pick a group to ride in and thats your group for next sundays ! Hope so or it turns into a nightmare for both riders and marshalls !! So are we in tune here ?? Race fast med or novice !! I'd say we all in the fast group aye ?

mint. Im up for the fast group if its a fine day. looking forward to it.


I had no problems today I thought they did good with the amount that turned up. I'm fairly slow but the medium group were going fast as I dont have a problem been overtaken cos everybody seemed to no what they were doing as long as you kept your line, all in all it was good to see you guys there but it is a fun day eh! dont get to serious, dice with yourselfs and enjoy.See use all in Taupo next week.:beer:

back at manfield next week. Should be mint. enjoy taupo. should be good

[robertydog]

well I am home. mint day at the track. Got a little wet this morning but quickly dried out and made for some awesome riding.

Managed to get step 1 ok, brought the bike back in one piece but has a major shudder in the front under heavy braking and over 160k. Really bad on the track but not even noticeable at road speeds. I am thinking either shit brake pads or front wheel not balanced. At the stage I am not entertaining the thought of warped discs cause that is an expensive exercise.
Managed to put together some 1.30s which is 5s off the 1.25 I was hoping for but great day out all the same.
Wait for the bragging to come from a certain tiger rider.......... On ya 86. had some fun out there.
Was good to catch up with R-Dog too. Push the fear.............

Good to catch up you guys today and have few laughs. Was a blast on the track today.
Nice bike NZsarge. Very nice.:2thumbsup

[KiwiKat]

That would be about the time i started stamping my feet ! When i wasn't let out to come and play with you guys !!!

So that was you who got there too late. Bugger! :rolleyes:

It was really cool seeing all you guys having fun out there (that includes Hanshi on the run in VMax.) Had a free for all club run after the main event and a few beers etc.

I enjoyed laying a snail trail.:2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

did up a post but change it to a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1885098#post1885098)

great day, Awesome ride up this morning Jas :clap: love riding with ya mate :yes: thanks to Red for picking up my gear always good to catch up chick :cool:

& to the usual suspects .. blardy great day .. shall we do it all again next sunday :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Speaking of friday, Ya working ? know protector cover you for Kiwitrackdays at taupo ! Hell the protector man is riding the track with them ! DAytona would nail that track !!!!

Heard birdies talking about, you pick a group to ride in and thats your group for next sundays ! Hope so or it turns into a nightmare for both riders and marshalls !! So are we in tune here ?? Race fast med or novice !! I'd say we all in the fast group aye ?

I'd love to take the Daytona out, but alas, she's having a rest in the shop. A full on sportsbike would be the go, as the Tiger just doesn't have the blitz necessary to deal to the straights. My max speed was 188, kept hitting the rev limiter and then got dealt to by the R1's and Gixxers. And Daytona's come to think of it :blank: Yeah, I am working Friday, but I'll have a shop around for some insurance!


mint. Im up for the fast group if its a fine day. looking forward to it.

back at manfield next week. Should be mint. enjoy taupo. should be good

Me too, but I'll be in the slow fast group. Well behaved they were :yes:


Good to catch up you guys today and have few laughs. Was a blast on the track today.
Nice bike NZsarge. Very nice.:2thumbsup

Good to see your smiling face Rob, it was a blast eh!

14's rock.


So that was you who got there too late. Bugger! :rolleyes:

It was really cool seeing all you guys having fun out there (that includes Hanshi on the run in VMax.) Had a free for all club run after the main event and a few beers etc.

I enjoyed laying a snail trail.:2thumbsup

Nice job Gary, once again the club outshone itself. Heard you guys winding up as we left :niceone:

[Owl]

Just got home from Otaki, where Sarge and I met Meanie, Monie and the Yod's (not forgetting Peanut)!!!:msn-wink:

Great chat and nice cruisy pootle home, but it sure got windy past the Opiki turn-off!:dodge:

Poor Tracy has been waiting for me with an empty belly, so it looks like pizza's for tea.:D

Cheers for the ride guy's!

[86GSXR]

Nice :yes: Would have joined you, but was shagged out after a long track day. Will await the reports and pics from the intrepid adventurers. Takaka Hill get a look in by any chance?

[yod]

no Takaka Hill unfortunately

we did consider a detour but ran out of time

here's a quick run down in no particular order:

queen charlotte drive
east coast to Kaikoura
inland road
lewis pass
springs to reefton
arthurs pass (twice for me)
haast pass (m & m only)
west coast (m & m did the whole thing, i did kumara north)
buller gorge
hope saddle
akaroa
lyttleton

[NZsarge]

Good to catch up you guys today and have few laughs. Was a blast on the track today.
Nice bike NZsarge. Very nice.:2thumbsup

Cheers mate, good to see you as always, you too Big G. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

nice. just got back from coffee with the m&ms and had a looksee through the photos. Nice photos in there. Expecting a full 10 page report very soon.


Jealous...... But then I did get to go to the track today so that cheered me up.....

[banditrider]

Welcome back. Don't worry, I'll get Takaka Hill for ya in April. Where's Hope saddle - not sure I've done it. i know I haven't done the last two...

[NZsarge]

Just got home from Otaki, where Sarge and I met Meanie, Monie and the Yod's (not forgetting Peanut)!!!:msn-wink:

Great chat and nice cruisy pootle home, but it sure got windy past the Opiki turn-off!:dodge:

Poor Tracy has been waiting for me with an empty belly, so it looks like pizza's for tea.:D

Cheers for the ride guy's!


no Takaka Hill unfortunately

we did consider a detour but ran out of time

here's a quick run down in no particular order:

queen charlotte drive
east coast to Kaikoura
inland road
lewis pass
springs to reefton
arthurs pass (twice for me)
haast pass (m & m only)
west coast (m & m did the whole thing, i did kumara north)
buller gorge
hope saddle
akaroa
lyttleton

Pretty wild ride that last bit! It was a shocker going though the gorge too, the wind died right away on the other side of the hill.

[NZsarge]

nice. just got back from coffee with the m&ms and had a looksee through the photos. Nice photos in there. Expecting a full 10 page report very soon.


Jealous...... But then I did get to go to the track today so that cheered me up.....

Did you get Buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge!! I think the first words out of Meanie's mouth when they turned up at Otaki was "Buller gorge". :lol:

Sounds a bit like were all gonna have to go and see what all the fuss is about.

[86GSXR]

no Takaka Hill unfortunately

we did consider a detour but ran out of time

here's a quick run down in no particular order:

queen charlotte drive
east coast to Kaikoura
inland road
lewis pass
springs to reefton
arthurs pass (twice for me)
haast pass (m & m only)
west coast (m & m did the whole thing, i did kumara north)
buller gorge
hope saddle
akaroa
lyttleton

Firkin magic. You know, I think I'll chuck in work and just ride full time. Wish bikes and petrol and tyres and insurance and taxes and all the rest of it were as free as dreams - sigh. Bet yr knackered :niceone:


Cheers mate, good to see you as always, you too Big G. :niceone:

Sarge. 14. Trackday?

[86GSXR]

Did you get Buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge!! I think the first words out of Meanie's mouth when they turned up at Otaki was "Buller gorge". :lol:

Sounds a bit like were all gonna have to go and see what all the fuss is about.

I did it at night in the rain, and it was still mindblowing. Must do it again.

[NZsarge]

Firkin magic. You know, I think I'll chuck in work and just ride full time. Wish bikes and petrol and tyres and insurance and taxes and all the rest of it were as free as dreams - sigh. Bet yr knackered :niceone:



Sarge. 14. Trackday?

if I did i'd be poking around in the slow group, you lot are too fast for me!

[sugilite]

Was good to catch up with you guys today :yes:

And yes, nice bike Sarge!

[cowboyz]

if I did i'd be poking around in the slow group, you lot are too fast for me!

youll be right. Its a bit nerve racking at the start of the day but by the time you get a few laps in it starts to come together.

[86GSXR]

if I did i'd be poking around in the slow group, you lot are too fast for me!

Hmmmm, I seem to recall following you out past the Tui factory the other day........:wait:

[86GSXR]

Was good to catch up with you guys today :yes:

And yes, nice bike Sarge!

Bloody good to see you too! Really quite addictive isn't it? As if I needed another one :D

[chanceyy]

Was good to catch up with you guys today :yes:


thanks for your Mentoring today Sugi .. awesome as always :yes: great to finally catch up again too :hug: see you again soon


Bloody good to see you too! Really quite addictive isn't it? As if I needed another one :D

hmm addictions .. yes there are a few .. now reminds me of the convo us three had today regarding handfuls & big buckles and ramifications .... :jerry:

[yod]

nice. just got back from coffee with the m&ms and had a looksee through the photos. Nice photos in there. Expecting a full 10 page report very soon.

Jealous...... But then I did get to go to the track today so that cheered me up.....
errr....you might be waiting a while
will a report in person suffice?

Welcome back. Don't worry, I'll get Takaka Hill for ya in April. Where's Hope saddle - not sure I've done it. i know I haven't done the last two...
Hope Saddle is the big fuck-off hill north of Murchison on the way to Nelson, so you probably have done it

Pretty wild ride that last bit! It was a shocker going though the gorge too, the wind died right away on the other side of the hill.
a nice welcome back to the manawatu! howling gale and pissing rain....charming!

Did you get Buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge, buller gorge!! I think the first words out of Meanie's mouth when they turned up at Otaki was "Buller gorge". :lol:

Sounds a bit like were all gonna have to go and see what all the fuss is about.
BULLER GORGE!! first half was wet so I nana'd it a bit, 2nd half (east of Inangahua) was fookin glorious and there was nothing remotely resembling nana-ing going on

Firkin magic. You know, I think I'll chuck in work and just ride full time. Wish bikes and petrol and tyres and insurance and taxes and all the rest of it were as free as dreams - sigh. Bet yr knackered :niceone:

ok, twist my arm then....

your shout?

if I did i'd be poking around in the slow group, you lot are too fast for me!
i'll join ya

[86GSXR]

thanks for your Mentoring today Sugi .. awesome as always :yes: great to finally catch up again too :hug: see you again soon



hmm addictions .. yes there are a few .. now reminds me of the convo us three had today regarding handfuls & big buckles and ramifications .... :jerry:

I think I said I needed a small buckle to compensate didn't I :eek: :rofl:

[chanceyy]

I think I said I needed a small buckle to compensate didn't I :eek: :rofl:

no darlin I think it was the other way round :2guns: :killingme :chase:

[86GSXR]

no darlin I think it was the other way round :2guns: :killingme :chase:

Oh, maybe I got it wrong, that's strange :killingme :killingme :killingme

[chanceyy]

Oh, maybe I got it wrong, that's strange :killingme :killingme :killingme

:whistle: maybe hon .. :devil2: but then it could be classed as interpretation :msn-wink: :Pokey:

[86GSXR]

Well, maybe my buckle isn't that small... :dodge: :hug:

[chanceyy]

along with interpretations comes delusions :nya: :laugh:




sorry babe your just far to easy :yes: :jerry:

[86GSXR]

Hmmm, sorry for wandering off topic. Probably about time get a crap thread up and running :yes:

[Owl]

Hmmm, sorry for wandering off topic. Probably about time get a crap thread up and running :yes:

I've been waiting patiently for its return!:laugh: It'd be good to have the crap thread back!:yes:

[chanceyy]

I've been waiting patiently for its return!:laugh: It'd be good to have the crap thread back!:yes:

:dodge: stick a bomb under Al .. he needs to stop riding for a hour or so :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Hmmmm, I seem to recall following you out past the Tui factory the other day........:wait:

Any git can be fast... in a straight line if the bike is powerful enough. :yes:

[NZsarge]

Was good to catch up with you guys today :yes:

And yes, nice bike Sarge!

Cheers Anthony.

[Owl]

Any git can be fast... in a straight line if the bike is powerful enough. :yes:

I recall waving bye bye Sarge yesterday:bye:. Cheers for letting me catch up again!:laugh:

[banditrider]

Hope Saddle is the big fuck-off hill north of Murchison on the way to Nelson, so you probably have done it


:doh:I knew that (must have been tired last night)! yes, definitely ridden it and it is magnificent! Apparently the cops are starting to target it a bit too - brother-in-law got a ticket for crossing the centre line in his surf.

[cowboyz]

so many roads.. so hard to remember them all...........

[banditrider]

so many roads.. so hard to remember them all...........

Hence, my new electronic friend...

I'm shocking at remembering place names - usually know where I am when I'm there though...

[NZsarge]

Any git can be fast... in a straight line if the bike is powerful enough. :yes:


I recall waving bye bye Sarge yesterday:bye:. Cheers for letting me catch up again!:laugh:

I refer you to my original post. :laugh::D

[86GSXR]

Manfeild has straight lines. And corners you can 'practise' on. I totally agree with Cowboyz, a couple of laps and you'd be away :yes:

[yod]

day 3: crater rim, lyttleton, akaroa

we went right along the top of those hills in the background then came back along the foot of them

not alot of straight tarmac around

[banditrider]

not alot of straight tarmac around

That must have sucked!

[yod]

That must have sucked!

you have no idea! :laugh:

[KiwiKat]

Manfeild has straight lines. And corners you can 'practise' on. I totally agree with Cowboyz, a couple of laps and you'd be away :yes:
My little black Suzuki peddled it. You can always follow me I'm Weally fast and won't swear if you pass me.


day 3: crater rim, lyttleton, akaroa

we went right along the top of those hills in the background then came back along the foot of them

not alot of straight tarmac around
What an awesome trip you five have had. I guess you've started knitting a Mini Yod helmet now you're back.

[robertydog]

Manfeild has straight lines. And corners you can 'practise' on. I totally agree with Cowboyz, a couple of laps and you'd be away :yes:

Agreed.
And you can also have a silly grin like the rest of the trackday riders:niceone:

[Meanie]

Buller Gorge Rocks

[cowboyz]

surpose you like Boy george as well?

[Owl]

surpose you like Boy george as well?

You're a Kwak up!:rofl:

[Meanie]

surpose you like Boy george as well?

You are just soooo jealous arnt ya :yes:

[yod]

On day 2 I introduced Meanie to Mr Lewis and Mr Arthur

They became firm friends.....

[ezirider]

I was wondering if anyone in the area has a set of carb sync/balancing gauges that I could borrow for a dozen beers or something?

[Meanie]

On day 2 I introduced Meanie to Mr Lewis and Mr Arthur

They became firm friends.....

:Oi: i dont like your signature tone
Should be that red one is farkin cool

[yod]

:Oi: i dont like your signature tone
Should be that red one is farkin cool

but it's HUUUUUUGE!!!

as confirmed by the nice cafe lady in Havelock....an impartial witness

[NZsarge]

On day 2 I introduced Meanie to Mr Lewis and Mr Arthur

They became firm friends.....

Nice, check out that cloudless sky too. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

nice, check out that cloudless sky too. :niceone:

photoshop!!!!!!

[yod]

photoshop!!!!!!

i think not, my young padawan

a few more teasers....

[NZsarge]

i think not, my young padawan

a few more teasers....

Whoa! Check out that red bike, it's......
It's a real pity there's not a bike somewhere in that third photo.

[yod]

Whoa! Check out that red bike, it's......
It's a real pity there's not a bike somewhere in that third photo.

that was 6:54am looking east over the Inland Kaikoura range from Mt Lyford, before Meanie and I headed off to our appointment with Messrs Lewis and Arthur, and Monie and Mrs Yod headed through the Hurunui and Weka Pass to Chch

glorious day that

[Meanie]

but it's HUUUUUUGE!!!

as confirmed by the nice cafe lady in Havelock....an impartial witness

What, that lady with the dark glasses and white cane :lol:


Whoa! Check out that red bike, it's......Farking awesome :headbang:
.

[yod]

What, that lady with the dark glasses and white cane :lol:

:laugh: yeah alright, its a luvverly bike, for a (huge) Kawasa!

what a fookin mint road....:drool:

[Meanie]

I know Yod wants to tease you with his photos but i cant be stuffed with all that pissing round so here are some of mine http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/SouthIslandTrip2009#

[yod]

spoilsport :bleh:

great pics man, do it again next week?

[Meanie]

spoilsport :bleh:

great pics man, do it again next week?

Hell yea, but only if it includes the Buller gorge and Arthurs pass

[vindy500]

we looked at my bike yesterday, has a hole the size of a golf ball (at least) in the casing

[Owl]

Nice, check out that cloudless sky too. :niceone:

Made more impessive by the lack of black pool's of tar on the road!:yes:

[NZsarge]

what a fookin mint road....:drool:

Ohh mama, now the really looks interesting! :drool:

[NZsarge]

we looked at my bike yesterday, has a hole the size of a golf ball (at least) in the casing
Bugger!

Made more impessive by the lack of black pool's of tar on the road!:yes:

True that!

[NZsarge]

I know Yod wants to tease you with his photos but i cant be stuffed with all that pissing round so here are some of mine http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/SouthIslandTrip2009#

Bloody mint!

[robertydog]

I know Yod wants to tease you with his photos but i cant be stuffed with all that pissing round so here are some of mine http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/SouthIslandTrip2009#

Nice pics.

[banditrider]

spoilsport :bleh:

great pics man, do it again next week?

March? Ya coming?

[Owl]

I know Yod wants to tease you with his photos but i cant be stuffed with all that pissing round so here are some of mine http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/SouthIslandTrip2009#

Nice pics there Meanie!:yes:

[Elysium]

Yeah good pics there, taking too long for Yod to do his "pic strip tease"

[yod]

March? Ya coming?

unfortunately not, my wife is due early April so....

[Meanie]

unfortunately not, my wife is due early April so....

Well thatl learn ya wont it. You should have been more carefull 9 months before the Southern Cross

[yod]

Yeah good pics there, taking too long for Yod to do his "pic strip tease"

a couple more then.....

1. kekerengu Highway 1
2. inland road
3. grey river valley (needed spare parts for the kwaka) Highway 7
4. otira gorge (gets real steep round that corner!) Highway 73
5. arthurs pass Highway 73
6. east end of the upper buller gorge - Highway 6 meets Highway 65

[yod]

Well thatl learn ya wont it. You should have been more carefull 9 months before the Southern Cross

well um....yep....ya got me there really

[Meanie]

a couple more then.....

1. kekerengu Highway 1
2. inland road
3. grey river valley (needed spare parts for the kwaka) Highway 7
4. otira gorge Highway 73
5. arthurs pass Highway 73
6. buller gorge - Highway 6 meets Highway 65

What a stunning looking red bike in those pics

Nice Jono

[NZsarge]

a couple more then.....

1. kekerengu Highway 1
2. inland road
3. grey river valley (needed spare parts for the kwaka) Highway 7
4. otira gorge Highway 73
5. arthurs pass Highway 73
6. buller gorge - Highway 6 meets Highway 65

Pic 3: 'bout the only thing a Jag is good for..:yes:
Pic 5: This reminds me of Queensland somehow, only greener ofcourse. :D

[NZsarge]

What a stunning looking red bike in those pics

Nice Jono

Man... if I had a spare grand or so at the time you better bet there would have been a black bike in those pics too. :laugh:

[Elysium]

Nice pics Yod. Have you enountered any problems with touring the South that I might need to know. Plan to be down there in Feb.

[Monie]

day 3: crater rim, lyttleton, akaroa

we went right along the top of those hills in the background then came back along the foot of them

not alot of straight tarmac around

oi i was there two my bike was too cool for that shot... lol
we had a neat week thanks for welcome at otaki you two ...
same time next year....

[Meanie]

Nice pics Yod. Have you enountered any problems with touring the South that I might need to know. Plan to be down there in Feb.

Yea one huge problem, you gotta get on the ferry to come home

[NZsarge]

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we had a neat week thanks for welcome at otaki you two ...
same time next year....

No worries, y'know... any excuse for a ride. :D
Same time next year? Hopefully I might make that trip myself. :yes:

[yod]

Nice pics Yod. Have you enountered any problems with touring the South that I might need to know. Plan to be down there in Feb.
nope, nothing you wouldn't encounter up here, less cops

and as meanie suggested, avoid the return ferry at all costs

oi i was there too, my bike was too cool for that shot... lol
we had a neat week thanks for welcome at otaki you two ...
same time next year....

sorry Mon, you just weren't at the right place at the right time :dodge:

[yod]

and then there was Monie....

[Owl]

I'm going for a pootle on the 250! I might get to take in some scenery at the lower speeds.:yes:

Plus, I don't like to see this thread relegated to page two!!!:no:

[Elysium]

I'm going for a pootle on the 250! I might get to take in some scenery at the lower speeds.:yes:

Plus, I don't like to see this thread relegated to page two!!!:no:

The missus taken the Triple out for a spin then? :scooter:

[Owl]

The missus taken the Triple out for a spin then? :scooter:

Like hell!:laugh: She's at stock cars working.:yes: