Manawatu weekend rides

[oscarnz]

raceday today!!!!!


if anyone interested then having a dinenr at the ashhurst inn tonight to talk shite about whatever happens today.. Gonna be an awesome day....

Anyone got an umbrella I can borrow?

You dont need an umbrella, just a box full of talent to ride in the wet.
Will see you out there later on

[oscarnz]

So it's pissing down is it? Bugger, oh well get thee to the track and i'll see ya there... much later..

Yip its raining Sarge, has been most of the night.

[NZsarge]

Just had the visual of someone racing 'round the track holding an umbrella, he he he, funny.

[cowboyz]

So it's pissing down is it? Bugger, oh well get thee to the track and i'll see ya there... much later..
just drizzle.. looks like it might burn off. I hope.............


You dont need an umbrella, just a box full of talent to ride in the wet.
Will see you out there later on


with pie????????????


and where can i buy some of this talent thing from?

[robertydog]

just drizzle.. looks like it might burn off. I hope.............




with pie????????????


and where can i buy some of this talent thing from?

You cant buy it. lol

[NZsarge]

just drizzle.. looks like it might burn off. I hope.............


Gotta give it to you mate, you're an optimist for sure.

with pie????????????

Yeah steak and cheese would be mint!


and where can i buy some of this talent thing from?

Ditto, betcha it's not cheap though...

[oscarnz]

just drizzle.. looks like it might burn off. I hope.............




with pie????????????


and where can i buy some of this talent thing from?

There is no pie until you prove yourself :yes: Remember the rules to qualify for PIE, you must finish a race under your own steam. Then and only then might you get PIE

As for the talent, it cant be brought honey

[NZsarge]

As for the talent, it cant be brought honey

Oh piss! What am I gonna do then? Might as well sell the bike then, take up knitting.

[oscarnz]

Oh piss! What am I gonna do then? Might as well sell the bike then, take up knitting.

Nah its racing talent for riding in the rain I am talking about, you will be fine Sarge

[NZsarge]

Nah its racing talent for riding in the rain I am talking about, you will be fine Sarge

Oh ok, so that's a cancelled order for the black jersey with the big white Yamaha logo on the front and a big green "K" on the back then..

[oscarnz]

Oh ok, so that's a cancelled order for the black jersey with the big white Yamaha logo on the front and a big green "K" on the back then..

yeah possibly :lol:

[banditrider]

You planning a few days in the saddle?

When that happens for me, da Mrs usually pops another sprog!!!:innocent:

No seriously.... you getting in early for the S C or what?

GC and the Four Points - all in the one week...

[yod]

GC and the Four Points - all in the one week...

don't forget the C1KC

[banditrider]

don't forget the C1KC

Yeah, will be there too.

Also planning a little something....

[yod]

....a little something....


do tell....

a bit gutted i can't do the SouthernX or the TT next year, just bad timing.....but will make the most of the 4Points and C1KC....

[banditrider]

do tell.......

It's a secret - but will be revealed. Just be ready for a day on the bike...

[Flynn]

GC and the Four Points - all in the one week...

Yes, well this would be in October while I can't get leave!!!!!:angry::angry:

[yod]

Yes, well this would be in October while I can't get leave!!!!!:angry::angry:

don't need leave for the C1KC, Saturday 6 November, bright and (very) early

[Owl]

:D

Russell Rd rocks:yes:

but ferry is much quicker:rolleyes:

Shorter 10.4km gravel section not mint:no:

and better to take longer sealed route:yes:

Just wish I'd had my bike:weep:

[chanceyy]

managed to get out on the bike this afternoon for a great wee blat (and get some tags for the local game)


FELT FANTASTIC, just may need a belt or suspenders for my leather pants though :blink::shutup: only been on the bike once (to dogs place) over the last 3 months.. god I missed it too .. but rock on warmer weather is almost upon us :)

[slydesigns]

Its actually warm outside. Time to switch front tyres and take some willing victims for a quiet lesson then the saddle and track

[Owl]

Middle Rd!!!:woohoo:

Meeting NZSarge at 10.45am Dannevirke BP

[ynot slow]

Nice,will wave to ya about 5.00pm lol.

[NZsarge]

Middle Rd!!!:woohoo:

Meeting NZSarge at 10.45am Dannevirke BP

Lunch stop at Patongata pub mid-dayish.
Meeting 2wheeled Gasman there.

[Owl]

Bloody mint ride today over in the Bay!:yes:

Cheers all!:D

[banditrider]

Yep, great ride alright - just got back in after visiting the olds and pottering down SH50 with the old man.

A bit of rain just south of Hastings but it was only for 5 mins. Slip across the road in the gorge to avoid - and a Bandit heading North...

[NZsarge]

Bloody mint ride today over in the Bay!:yes:

Cheers all!:D
Reckon, even the drops of water didn't spoil it so...

Yep, great ride alright - just got back in after visiting the olds and pottering down SH50 with the old man.

A bit of rain just south of Hastings but it was only for 5 mins. Slip across the road in the gorge to avoid - and a Bandit heading North...

Sweet, gizza yell once you've blogged it.

[robertydog]

Yea was good catching up. Glad you fellas didnt get too wet.

[NZsarge]

By the way, the food at the Patongata Pub has improved out of site, well recommended.

[NZsarge]

Yea was good catching up. Glad you fellas didnt get too wet.

Cheers, only lasted 3-4 mins, stopped and put my jacket on but didn't bother with the leggings which was a good call really.

[banditrider]

Sweet, gizza yell once you've blogged it.

Be a bit later on. Here's the piccys for a start: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/220810HawkesBay#

[banditrider]

Oh, and here's the turbo Connie thread: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=73076.0

[chanceyy]

Well been on the bike for the last 3 days, went out to grab local tag bout 9pm last nite, quite suprised as i thought it would be colder than it was. :niceone:

then off to welly this morning & tossed up but bike won out & 5 mins of very light drizzle & that was it .. great ride down & really appreciated that I had the bike on the way home loved the filtering and nicer day down there than up here

feels blardy fantastic to be on the bike again :clap: :wari:

[ynot slow]

A bit of rain just south of Hastings but it was only for 5 mins. Slip across the road in the gorge to avoid - and a Bandit heading North...

And bloody good there was a few cars in gorge,largish rocks as well,did I wave lol.:scooter:

Was great through 50 Sunday night,best buy was +80 bulbs,o for awesome for sure.

[NZsarge]

Fancy a couple of hours more horizontal time and will see what the weather is doing then, might go for a coffee cruise at some point.

[Owl]

Fancy a couple of hours more horizontal time and will see what the weather is doing then, might go for a coffee cruise at some point.

May join you for a coffee this arvo, but will be in the car for sure. Miserable out at the moment and much of my gear is still wet.

[NZsarge]

May join you for a coffee this arvo, but will be in the car for sure. Miserable out at the moment and much of my gear is still wet.

Ok cool, by the way things are going here I might be in the car too, slowly going down hill so to speak. I wondered if you got caught in the rain, sounds like I legged it just in time eh....
Gotta check the car out before I head over, had issue in the gorge last night but I was'nt the worst off by a long way, more info at the cafe.

[Owl]

Ok cool, by the way things are going here I might be in the car too, slowly going down hill so to speak. I wondered if you got caught in the rain, sounds like I legged it just in time eh....
Gotta check the car out before I head over, had issue in the gorge last night but I was'nt the worst off by a long way, more info at the cafe.

Yeah absolutely soaked, but I was in good spirits. Even laughing as water was running down my legs and filling up inside my "Mega Goretex" boots.:lol:

Bugger about the car, so tell me about it later.:yes:

[NZsarge]

Yeah absolutely soaked, but I was in good spirits. Even laughing as water was running down my legs and filling up inside my "Mega Goretex" boots.:lol:

Bugger about the car, so tell me about it later.:yes:

Yep, will do, how does 1:30 sound?

[Owl]

Ok............will have to get my butt into gear. Got to buy and install a new clothesline, as mine just exploded and fell on the ground.:blink:

[NZsarge]

Ok............will have to get my butt into gear. Got to buy and install a new clothesline, as mine just exploded and fell on the ground.:blink:

Can make it a bit later if you want, just plucked a time out of thin air really

[Owl]

1.30 is ok! Off to shower now:yes:

[NZsarge]

Weather is awesome over this way for anyone interested in heading this way. Pity i'm still getting over a cold... :blank:

[Owl]

Mint here too Sarge:yes:

I'll be going for a ride somewhere later:D

Oh yeah, you might not be cold if you put more clothes on:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Mint here too Sarge:yes:

I'll be going for a ride somewhere later:D

Oh yeah, you might not be cold if you put more clothes on:laugh:

He he he....ha.. Ride over this way, you can help me clean my bike.. :whistle:

[banditrider]

Heading west & north - be back much later...

[chanceyy]

Awesome day to be on bike .. rode to Mo's last nite and dodged the rain :niceone: and just awesome ride home this morn .. no po po to slow one down :lol:

now to swap motorbike for pushbike :eek: n bike from Otaki back to Levin

[Owl]

Awesome day to be on bike .. rode to Mo's last nite and dodged the rain :niceone: and just awesome ride home this morn .. no po po to slow one down :lol:

now to swap motorbike for pushbike :eek: n bike from Otaki back to Levin

Hell you're keen!:shit:

I'd want at least 50hp for that journey.:yes:

[bogan]

Hell you're keen!:shit:

I'd want at least 50hp for that journey.:yes:

pffft, I've done it with only bout 20odd, which is slightly below what I would use ever again, bloody gn shittas :laugh:

will be heading down to welli this arvo with my upgraded shock :D definite paekak detour :yes:

[Owl]

will be heading down to welli this arvo with my upgraded shock :D definite paekak detour :yes:

Mint!

Only one thing better than an upgraded shock and that's upgraded forks:D

[bogan]

Mint!

Only one thing better than an upgraded shock and that's upgraded forks:D

haha, and thats coming up next :D gonna have to learn how to set them adjusty bits though :yes:

[chanceyy]

Hell you're keen!:shit:

I'd want at least 50hp for that journey.:yes:

:laugh: :shifty: Janie prob could me I will just be huffing along ..

see you guys morrow morn? details still to be sorted will get to that later this evening :p

[banditrider]

Been for a great wee pootle (670kms). Plenty of snow around in the Central North Island. Lots of Cold Kiwi's all over the place.

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/040910670kmPracticeRide#

Have got some video too - will Blog later...

[Flynn]

Looks like fun BR.....

Me needs a new set of tyres, about 1000kmor less to go and the first set down for the buell with 11000km on da clock, might use up all my pocket money:shit:

[NZsarge]

Looks like fun BR.....

Me needs a new set of tyres, about 1000kmor less to go and the first set down for the buell with 11000km on da clock, might use up all my pocket money:shit:

Yeah, tyres have a habit of sucking up all ya spare cash...

[banditrider]

Looks like fun BR.....

Me needs a new set of tyres, about 1000kmor less to go and the first set down for the buell with 11000km on da clock, might use up all my pocket money:shit:

Gonna put Angels back on? I'm loving mine - they were great today on some pretty wet and slippery roads.

First vid is up (although still doing the Audioswap thing).

pJWMMTMFXvU

[NZsarge]

Gonna put Angels back on? I'm loving mine - they were great today on some pretty wet and slippery roads.


You gonna give the Metzler M5's a go at some point?

[banditrider]

You gonna give the Metzler M5's a go at some point?

M5's? Haven't heard of them but maybe the Z8's although they seem a bit pricey at the mo...

Hopefully still got 9-10k in the Angels yet, so will probably need to change them before the Southern Cross.

[NZsarge]

M5's? Haven't heard of them but maybe the Z8's although they seem a bit pricey at the mo...

Hopefully still got 9-10k in the Angels yet, so will probably need to change them before the Southern Cross.

Do a wee search on them, quite interesting carcass construction. M5 Interact.

[yod]

You gonna give the Metzler M5's a go at some point?


M5's? Haven't heard of them but maybe the Z8's although they seem a bit pricey at the mo...



Do a wee search on them, quite interesting carcass construction. M5 Interact.

Spotted them in the latest Ozzie bike mag a week or so ago and they certainly sound tempting. List price over there was a little cheaper than PR2s IIRC, (but who knows what that means over here), sound like a good all round tyre but it all depends how long they last really.

You seen any pricing on them here Sarge? Who's the Metzeler dealer in Palmy?

[NZsarge]

Spotted them in the latest Ozzie bike mag a week or so ago and they certainly sound tempting. List price over there was a little cheaper than PR2s IIRC, (but who knows what that means over here), sound like a good all round tyre but it all depends how long they last really.

You seen any pricing on them here Sarge? Who's the Metzeler dealer in Palmy?
No I haven't found out what they're going for here as yet, as for dealer, who ever you get the best quote from I guess...

[Owl]

Who's the Metzeler dealer in Palmy?

Like Sarge said...........anywhere really.

New Plymouth Motorcycle Center had a good range of Metzeler tyres and their prices were pretty sharp.

Also Drury Performance Center have a good rep on pricing/service.

http://www.tires.co.nz/accessories.htm

[banditrider]

Been for a great wee pootle (670kms). Plenty of snow around in the Central North Island. Lots of Cold Kiwi's all over the place.

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/040910670kmPracticeRide#

Have got some video too - will Blog later...

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/09/little-loop.html

[yod]

rang Honda and was quoted $285 for a new battery :shit: (Yuasa)

so, just got one of these, http://www.motobatt.com/ for $90

we shall see.....

[cowboyz]

rang Honda and was quoted $285 for a new battery :shit: (Yuasa)

so, just got one of these, http://www.motobatt.com/ for $90

we shall see.....

you got it or ordered it? seem to be doing the job?

[yod]

you got it or ordered it? seem to be doing the job?

just got it today

[Maha]

Do a wee search on them, quite interesting carcass construction. M5 Interact.


No I haven't found out what they're going for here as yet, as for dealer, who ever you get the best quote from I guess...


rang Honda and was quoted $285 for a new battery :shit: (Yuasa)

so, just got one of these, http://www.motobatt.com/ for $90

we shall see.....


you got it or ordered it? seem to be doing the job?

For your viewing pleasure, be MINT! to see you's, so toughen up and get organised.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128416-MAG-Goes-to-Taupo-November-5th-6th-7th
PS: couldn't find coffee boy so let em' know will ya's? :rockon:

[Maha]

Like Sarge said...........anywhere really.

New Plymouth Motorcycle Center had a good range of Metzeler tyres and their prices were pretty sharp.

Also Drury Performance Center have a good rep on pricing/service.

http://www.tires.co.nz/accessories.htm

Damn thought I got you in the multi......:shifty:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128416-MAG-Goes-to-Taupo-November-5th-6th-7th

Now I feel like a spammer! :innocent:

[NZsarge]

For your viewing pleasure, be MINT! to see you's, so toughen up and get organised.


Fuck! Otherwise engaged that weekend, not to funds are at an all time low at the moment. Sorry i'll miss you guys, good cause too.

[NZsarge]

Had a good ride today, 2wheeled Gasman (Paul) from Hastings come down on his bike and went through to Palmy, looked in a couple of bike shops, had lunch at Moxies where Owl met us. Fueled up and headed through to Halcome, such a mint road, stopped in Hunterville for a comfort stop and a smoke and who should happen along but Roadking. Heading off to do the same stretch of road we set of on a most enjoyable run though V.Hill narrowly avoiding the rain along the way. Said our see ya laters at Cheltenham and headed home through Ashhurst. Gotta say one of the more enjoyable runs though V.Hill in a while, cheers guys.

[ynot slow]

Be rude not to get there,sounds like fun,will try to organise it.Weather should be better in Nov.

[Flynn]

Gonna put Angels back on? I'm loving mine - they were great today on some pretty wet and slippery roads.

Not sure yet really, I've had a very good run with the angels, I haven't had a worry with them at all and I've commuted to town is some pretty average weather.

Meanie mentioned PR2's, it will be one of the two, ANZA quoted $10 difference between the two so not sure yet, I'm swaying toward PR2's just to give them a try, just to see if I can beat 11000 km on them:laugh:

[oscarnz]

Yesterday Monaime and I head thru to Roys Hill (Hawkes Bay) for Flag Marshall training.
Left Ashhurst at 7.10am, great run thru to Dannevirke for a quick coffee, then headed off to HB via Highway 50, awesome ride, traffic minimum, weather perfect, arrived Roys Hill
9am.
Attended training session, then off to Mstrs and Tarts for coffee, then headed home.
By this time the weather had started to pack in, rain from Tinokino, temp had dropped (yes I really need heated hand grips), stopped at Dannevirke to refuel, Sarge and his mate Paul were at BP, so quick chat with them. And off we head, rained all the way home.

Great day out, great company and best of all..........Glad to have a good ride on my bike after so long.

And for the record have finally done 5000 miles (yes my bike is in miles) on my bike, in not quite 2 years. More riding required

[NZsarge]

stopped at Dannevirke to refuel, Sarge and his mate Paul were at BP, so quick chat with them. And off we head, rained all the way home.
All the best people gravitate toward Dannevirke ya know.. :whistle: Vegas baby!!


And for the record have finally done 5000 miles (yes my bike is in miles) on my bike, in not quite 2 years. More riding required
Yes indeed, friday night rides coming up...

[ynot slow]

I'm swaying toward PR2's just to give them a try, just to see if I can beat 11000 km on them:laugh:

Should get that with PR2 I got 15000km easy.


Yesterday Monaime and I head thru to Roys Hill (Hawkes Bay) for Flag Marshall training.
Left Ashhurst at 7.10am, great run thru to Dannevirke for a quick coffee, then headed off to HB via Highway 50, awesome ride, traffic minimum, weather perfect, arrived Roys Hill
9am.
Attended training session, then off to Mstrs and Tarts for coffee, then headed home.
By this time the weather had started to pack in, rain from Tinokino, temp had dropped (yes I really need heated hand grips), stopped at Dannevirke to refuel, Sarge and his mate Paul were at BP, so quick chat with them. And off we head, rained all the way home.

Great day out, great company and best of all..........Glad to have a good ride on my bike after so long.

And for the record have finally done 5000 miles (yes my bike is in miles) on my bike, in not quite 2 years. More riding required

A great road eh,except for rain,the 45km bends are neat,the 35km 2nd bridge taken at 65km isn't,only did that once.

[dogsnbikes]

And for the record have finally done 5000 miles (yes my bike is in miles) on my bike, in not quite 2 years. More riding required

It would be more if pauly stops his mono's

[yod]

Should get that with PR2 I got 15000km easy.


not necessarily, there's no way i'd get 15k out of PR2's, 11-12k max

[NZsarge]

not necessarily, there's no way i'd get 15k out of PR2's, 11-12k max

Yeah, depends on a lot of things as to how well your tires last. I got 9k out of my PR2 rear tyre but it probably had another 1k left in it. Which is by far the best milage i've gotten out of a rear tyre. Best thing is now they come in a 190/55 rear too which is a profile i'd be keen to try on my bike.

[Owl]

Bugger...............lost my weekend rides subscription and missed all this activity. Thought it was a little quiet?


rang Honda and was quoted $285 for a new battery :shit: (Yuasa)

so, just got one of these, http://www.motobatt.com/ for $90

we shall see.....

Read a really good review/test on these batteries Jonno and they look like the ducks nuts. Some issues with fitment, but they outperform almost anything?


Damn thought I got you in the multi......:shifty:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128416-MAG-Goes-to-Taupo-November-5th-6th-7th

Now I feel like a spammer! :innocent:

Hey spammer. I've already had my annual sleepover. I don't think I could handle 2 in one year:no:


Had a good ride today, 2wheeled Gasman (Paul) from Hastings come down on his bike and went through to Palmy, looked in a couple of bike shops, had lunch at Moxies where Owl met us. Fueled up and headed through to Halcome, such a mint road, stopped in Hunterville for a comfort stop and a smoke and who should happen along but Roadking. Heading off to do the same stretch of road we set of on a most enjoyable run though V.Hill narrowly avoiding the rain along the way. Said our see ya laters at Cheltenham and headed home through Ashhurst. Gotta say one of the more enjoyable runs though V.Hill in a while, cheers guys.

FMS alright! I couldn't bring myself to turn off at Colyton like I said. I figured you'd noticed:D

Cheers for the mint ride and great company!


not necessarily, there's no way i'd get 15k out of PR2's, 11-12k max

11-12k:rofl:.................Luxury:drool:

[yod]

Read a really good review/test on these batteries Jonno and they look like the ducks nuts. Some issues with fitment, but they outperform almost anything?


Yeah, I did a bit of research first and what I found was positive, so that combined with the price certainly made it appealing. It even came with a small spacer to bring it up to matching height for the Yuasa version it replaces (5mm diff.)

[NZsarge]

FMS alright! I couldn't bring myself to turn off at Colyton like I said. I figured you'd noticed:D

Cheers for the mint ride and great company!


Yeah I thought that might be the case, would have liked to have stopped in at Cowboyz and hassled him but time was marching on and so was the rain..

[cowboyz]

Yeah I thought that might be the case, would have liked to have stopped in at Cowboyz and hassled him but time was marching on and so was the rain..

i really am getting sick of the daily rain!... its just getting a bit old really! .. I working on a superplan for the 4 points though which is very very close!

[NZsarge]

i really am getting sick of the daily rain!... its just getting a bit old really! ..

Fuckin' A!

[NZsarge]

I working on a superplan for the 4 points though which is very very close!

Oh yeah.. Would like to here your approach even though i'm not doing it. Is that weird....?

[cowboyz]

still working on it! will be revealed soon.. ish!

[dogsnbikes]

Oh yeah.. Would like to here your approach even though i'm not doing it. Is that weird....?

He's been hondalised,oh is that possible then again this is cowboyz we are talking about so anything is possible :innocent:

[NZsarge]

He's been hondalised,oh is that possible then again this is cowboyz we are talking about so anything is possible :innocent:

That's a shocker! I refuse to believe it until I see it.

[banditrider]

not necessarily, there's no way i'd get 15k out of PR2's, 11-12k max

Me too...loving my Angels at the mo (2,000ishkm). Should be worn out by early next year...


Yeah, depends on a lot of things as to how well your tires last. I got 9k out of my PR2 rear tyre but it probably had another 1k left in it. Which is by far the best milage i've gotten out of a rear tyre. Best thing is now they come in a 190/55 rear too which is a profile i'd be keen to try on my bike.

Ahem: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=76722.msg0;topicseen#new

[NZsarge]

Ahem: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=76722.msg0;topicseen#new

Hmmm, interesting, wonder what changes they'll get as opposed to the PR2's?

[yod]

Me too...loving my Angels at the mo (2,000ishkm). Should be worn out by early next year...



Ahem: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=76722.msg0;topicseen#new


Hmmm, interesting, wonder what changes they'll get as opposed to the PR2's?

W T F !?!?!

how they heck do they manage this?


I have over 13,000 miles on my PR2s. They are getting close to changing.
that's over 20000kms!!

and how about this guy!!

The mileage has been phenomenal - I got 25,000 miles out of a set once, vs. 10,000 for the OEM Continentals on the bike
over 40000kms on a set?? what's he doing? pushing the fucking thing??


i guess their roads may be a *little* smoother?

[NZsarge]

i guess their roads may be a *little* smoother?
Yeah the coarse chip they use on the roads here isn't great for tyre wear, brother in Oz was getting freakishly big k's out of his tyres on his Commodore...

[banditrider]

W T F !?!?!

how they heck do they manage this?


that's over 20000kms!!

and how about this guy!!

over 40000kms on a set?? what's he doing? pushing the fucking thing??


i guess their roads may be a *little* smoother?

And then there's the guys over there that hate paying big money for bike tyres and the "poor mileage" so they fit car tyres on the rear......

[Owl]

And then there's the guys over there that hate paying big money for bike tyres and the "poor mileage" so they fit car tyres on the rear......

Never have to worry about chicken strips again!;)

[banditrider]

Never have to worry about chicken strips again!;)

Yeah, but I'd say they're the real Kamikaze pilots....

[cowboyz]

racing this weekend.... gonna be wet too! going to do dinner at the inn sat night to moan about the weather and stuff. who is in?

[Meanie]

W T F !?!?!

how they heck do they manage this?


that's over 20000kms!!

and how about this guy!!

over 40000kms on a set?? what's he doing? pushing the fucking thing??




i guess their roads may be a *little* smoother?

They are including the miles thier bikes spend on the trailor :rofl:

[Meanie]

racing this weekend.... gonna be wet too! going to do dinner at the inn sat night to moan about the weather and stuff. who is in?

Might as well come listen to you bitch at the Inn oterwise youll just come over home and do it :yeah:

[Owl]

racing this weekend.... gonna be wet too! going to do dinner at the inn sat night to moan about the weather and stuff. who is in?

Might make an appearance;)

[NZsarge]

Might have to go to Hastings yet, won't know until tomorrow, i'll see ya if i'm there....

[Monie]

racing this weekend.... gonna be wet too! going to do dinner at the inn sat night to moan about the weather and stuff. who is in?

you still going tonight.... or do i have to cook :sweatdrop

[cowboyz]

still going... at least I got plenty of rest today.

[Owl]

So are you riding over today Sarge?

Weather is mint, not a cloud in the sky:sunny:

Actually that's not quite true...........it's just I can't see the clouds through the frikken rain:argh:

[NZsarge]

Somehow I doubt i'll be riding today...

[ynot slow]

Bloody typical,put clothes on line about 7.35am bring clothes in and chuck in dryer about 7.45am,sun out now.

Anyone feel a conspiracy theory that weekends have turned to shit since people mostly have to work weekends more and more now.More often good days Mon-Fri,well seems that way when that is working week,when you work Sat or Sun those days are good,bloody typical eh.

[NZsarge]

If there is a decent day to ride this weekend (Sunday is looking ok at this early point) I though lunch at Porangahau might be nice then loop it through to Waipuk then home, haven't done this loop in a little while, will see what's happening a little later in the week weather wise.

[ynot slow]

Weather looking good for Sunday arvo.Well yesterday report.

[NZsarge]

If there is a decent day to ride this weekend (Sunday is looking ok at this early point) I though lunch at Porangahau might be nice then loop it through to Waipuk then home, haven't done this loop in a little while, will see what's happening a little later in the week weather wise.

Right, for those that are interested, looking at the weather forecast this morning Sunday is looking like a starter.
Coming from where ever you are meet at Dannevirke BP at 10:00am depart 10:30.
Lunch hopefully at the Porangahau pub with any luck and then on to Waipukurau and back to Vegas through a route we can discuss then. Depending on who turns up if anyone this will be a ride at you own pace ride but with numerous stopping points for regathering so don't panic if you want to ride a slower ride, that's all good. It would be prudent though to take extra care given the weather we've been having as I personally have no idea what the road conditions are like, there'll be plenty of time so..

[Owl]

Yeah, I might be in for this. Got to wear these tyres out, though the bastards just keep hanging on.

[ynot slow]

Got to wear these tyres out, though the bastards just keep hanging on.

Tyres seem to wear out quick outside Cowboyz place IIRC.

[cowboyz]

Right, for those that are interested, looking at the weather forecast this morning Sunday is looking like a starter.
Coming from where ever you are meet at Dannevirke BP at 10:00am depart 10:30.
Lunch hopefully at the Porangahau pub with any luck and then on to Waipukurau and back to Vegas through a route we can discuss then. Depending on who turns up if anyone this will be a ride at you own pace ride but with numerous stopping points for regathering so don't panic if you want to ride a slower ride, that's all good. It would be prudent though to take extra care given the weather we've been having as I personally have no idea what the road conditions are like, there'll be plenty of time so..

got a feeling I might have to come supervise.............

[NZsarge]

got a feeling I might have to come supervise.............

On ya, I need supervision too, always doing dumb shit...

[robertydog]

got a feeling I might have to come supervise.............

I just might come and supervise you too:innocent:


On ya, I need supervision too, always doing dumb shit...

So i hear. :facepalm:So i will be there to keep an eye ya as well.:shit:

[NZsarge]

So i hear. :facepalm:So i will be there to keep an eye ya as well.:shit:

Sweet, keep an eye out for 2wheeled Gasman, he's heading through as well.

[robertydog]

Sweet, keep an eye out for 2wheeled Gasman, he's heading through as well.

I PM'd the gas man details of what im up too.

[SuperSonic]

got a feeling I might have to come supervise............. :corn::shifty::nya:


Right, for those that are interested, looking at the weather forecast this morning Sunday is looking like a starter.
Coming from where ever you are meet at Dannevirke BP at 10:00am depart 10:30.
Lunch hopefully at the Porangahau pub with any luck and then on to Waipukurau and back to Vegas through a route we can discuss then. Depending on who turns up if anyone this will be a ride at you own pace ride but with numerous stopping points for regathering so don't panic if you want to ride a slower ride, that's all good. It would be prudent though to take extra care given the weather we've been having as I personally have no idea what the road conditions are like, there'll be plenty of time so..

Mmmm could be in for this will check out my plans for day as I spent the whole day putting up new sound system in walls etc along with home made build cabnet for it:violin::2thumbsup but man it looks so hot:banana: If I come more than likely be two up so can hang out at back, maybe!
Also must be back for the Japan race at 3.45pm



I just might come and supervise you too:innocent:



So i hear. :facepalm:So i will be there to keep an eye ya as well.:shit:


Top stuff, the more eyes the better when it comes to Cowboyz!:scratch::lol:

[robertydog]

Also must be back for the Japan race at 3.45pm

Its called My Sky



Top stuff, the more eyes the better when it comes to Cowboyz!:scratch::lol:
Well we have to keep an eye on him as he may get lost

[NZsarge]

Not to put the mockers on it but the weather is mint! But chilly mind you it's only 7:30, hoping it'll warm up and it should do, not a cloud in the sky so the sun can do it's thing.

[robertydog]

Not to put the mockers on it but the weather is mint! But chilly mind you it's only 7:30, hoping it'll warm up and it should do, not a cloud in the sky so the sun can do it's thing.

same up here:yes:

[Owl]

Not bad here either, but it rained last night:blink:

[NZsarge]

Not bad here either, but it rained last night:blink:

Fuck ya don't say! Odd... kind of, never mind, today is all good.

[Owl]

I'll be riding through to the Caltex in Dannevirke for 95 octane. Then heading back to the BP.............just so no-one thinks I'm lost:D

[SuperSonic]

Well we have to keep an eye on him as he may get lost

:laugh:

Yep working on my sky, bring on vodafone:wings:


Getting ready now for a leave time of 9.30 am with pillon, so see ya all at 10ish:done:

[Pegasus]

:sunny: What a mint day for ride. Thanks OscarNZ, Chanceyy, & guys (sorry I suck with names). I had a great day out.

We went through Mt Stewart to Halcombe, then through to Feilding for Coffee. Through Colyton to Ashhurst & waved by to everyone. The Inn looked a little busy so, I fueled up to turn that anoying little light off. Back through Bunnythorpe to Feilding again. Stoped for a ciggy, where a lovley man on a BMW stopped to check I was alright. Through Awahuri road & Green road, then through Rongotea and out to Sparkies for a Lemon Lime & Bitters. Back into town and off to Rex's for a drink before home time. :drinkup:

I am now up to 4999.8 Km. Tempting just to ride to the corner & back to tick it over

Never mind, I will tick that over and some more next weekend.

[Owl]

This ride to Porangahau must be the mintiest mint ride of the year I reckon!:D

What an awesome day with fantastic weather and great company. Nice solo run over the Saddle Rd to top it off:ride: Cheers all!

FMS!

[2wheeled Gasman]

[QUOTE=Owl;1129874537]This ride to Porangahau must be the mintiest mint ride of the year I reckon!:D

What an awesome day with fantastic weather and great company.


Yeh Dude, a most awesome days ride. A damn good call, cheers NZsarge:woohoo:

[NZsarge]

Yeah that was the shizzle fo sho! Farkin' awesome day out, may there be many more over summer. Cheers all that joined in, best day out on the bike for a long time I reckon, awesome company and a barrel full of laughs. Doesn't get much better than that I reckon.

[yod]

Yeah that was the shizzle fo sho! Farkin' awesome day out, may there be many more over summer. Cheers all that joined in, best day out on the bike for a long time I reckon, awesome company and a barrel full of laughs. Doesn't get much better than that I reckon.

the bird just about collapsed when i got home, it's not used to all this riding

i'll need a week to recover.....:yawn:

[NZsarge]

the bird just about collapsed when i got home, it's not used to all this riding

i'll need a week to recover.....:yawn:

I called in at Cowboyz place for a coffee, he pretty much collapsed too and i'll admit i'm a bit knackered as well. Had a headache on the ride back from Ashhurst but some drugs have seen than off pretty quickly, will sit down with a bevvie later and what the Moto GP followed by the Superbikes I reckon, great to see you turn up even if it was a jot on the late side, on ya.

[robertydog]

Thanks Sarge for the day. Was a good day for sure.:yes: Thanks everyone for the company.

[NZsarge]

All good, good bunch today I reckon, some fine weather etc.. Cheers to you and 2wg man for riding down. Not to mention the scruffy Manawatu lot.

[chanceyy]

:sunny: What a mint day for ride. Thanks OscarNZ, Chanceyy, & guys (sorry I suck with names). I had a great day out.

We went through Mt Stewart to Halcombe, then through to Feilding for Coffee. Through Colyton to Ashhurst & waved by to everyone. The Inn looked a little busy so, I fueled up to turn that anoying little light off. Back through Bunnythorpe to Feilding again. Stoped for a ciggy, where a lovley man on a BMW stopped to check I was alright. Through Awahuri road & Green road, then through Rongotea and out to Sparkies for a Lemon Lime & Bitters. Back into town and off to Rex's for a drink before home time. :drinkup:

I am now up to 4999.8 Km. Tempting just to ride to the corner & back to tick it over

Never mind, I will tick that over and some more next weekend.


was a great wee flick .. and great company, great roads & even better lack of Popo when one was being rather naughty :whistle:

Colin & Gingin made up the boy part of the group :laugh: and managed to link back up with Gingin in Shannon.

roll on summer & yup weather suppose to be primo most nites Tracey you can click that baby over .. good riding today :)

[86GSXR]

Good to see all of this FMS riding going on :niceone: Mo and I did the first new Manawatu RAT ride which was rather good fun. Track, Mangamarie, Alfredton, Gladstone Pub. FMS. Back via the bypass, the brewery and Gorge. HEAPS of bikes out, great day!

[chanceyy]

Good to see all of this FMS riding going on :niceone: Mo and I did the first new Manawatu RAT ride which was rather good fun. Track, Mangamarie, Alfredton, Gladstone Pub. FMS. Back via the bypass, the brewery and Gorge. HEAPS of bikes out, great day!

hmm see you on the next one (depending on the date got a few cycling events in the next two months :sweatdrop: )

[yod]

even if it was a jot on the late side, on ya.

pfffft


I was on time, you lot were early.....:bleh:

already watched the 125s and the moto2....about to hit the go button on the GP race :niceone:

[ezirider]

This ride to Porangahau must be the mintiest mint ride of the year I reckon!:D

What an awesome day with fantastic weather and great company. Nice solo run over the Saddle Rd to top it off:ride: Cheers all!

FMS!

you bastards! when i read about the planned ride I had a feeling it would be a good one! I'll be joining you from 15th Jan onwards! 6.5 months down, 3.5 to go!

[robertydog]

pfffft


I was on time, you lot were early.....:bleh:

already watched the 125s and the moto2....about to hit the go button on the GP race :niceone:

Told you i would do it. lol

[NZsarge]

Told you i would do it. lol

Now that's funny!

[yod]

Told you i would do it. lol

:rofl:

that's MINT!!!

[cowboyz]

:rofl:

that's MINT!!!

thats shinny!

[Owl]

you bastards! when i read about the planned ride I had a feeling it would be a good one! I'll be joining you from 15th Jan onwards! 6.5 months down, 3.5 to go!

Look forward to it Nigel!:yes:

[Owl]

Told you i would do it. lol

You certainly did!:rofl:

[SuperSonic]

Hey big thanks to Sarge for an awesome ride and weather plus just FMS people on the ride. Great to meet you Gasman:yes:.
Hardern up you lot we have some great riding to come over summer if one day is to much then ya must be getting soft:innocent::blink:.:bleh:

[NZsarge]

Hey big thanks to Sarge for an awesome ride and weather plus just FMS people on the ride. Great to meet you Gasman:yes:.
Hardern up you lot we have some great riding to come over summer if one day is to much then ya must be getting soft:innocent::blink:.:bleh:

Geez my quads were killing me at work last night! Just goes to show how little riding was done over winter.
I had some thoughts on the Patangata pub ride you were talking about too, there's a mint loop we could do the Bonez took us through that might be a good addition to that ride. Can discuss at some later time.

[SuperSonic]

Geez my quads were killing me at work last night! Just goes to show how little riding was done over winter.
I had some thoughts on the Patangata pub ride you were talking about too, there's a mint loop we could do the Bonez took us through that might be a good addition to that ride. Can discuss at some later time.

MMMM sounds good. :woohoo::corn:will wait for that talk then.

[Meanie]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

[banditrider]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

Might have to skip it, got a wee ride to do in the afternoon...

Have fun and ride safe. I'll probably pick up that point next Friday.

[yod]

Might have to skip it, got a wee ride to do in the afternoon...

Have fun and ride safe. I'll probably pick up that point next Friday.

pffft....harden up man....

[yod]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

:woohoo::Punk::wings:

[cowboyz]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharpish...........


fixed it for you.. and afc still have my forks.. ummmm.. I kinda hope they back before sat!

[Meanie]

:woohoo::Punk::wings:

You dont get out much anymore do ya


fixed it for you.. and afc still have my forks.. ummmm.. I kinda hope they back before sat!

Thanks for that.
You could try bribe them

[Owl]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

Love to join ya's, but I'll be off to Opunake again to collect the Bonne.:bye:

Have a great ride!

[ynot slow]

Love to join ya's, but I'll be off to Opunake again to collect the Bonne.:bye:

Have a great ride!

That sounds like fun,taking ute?

Good coffee at "Barries" in Hawera if interested.

[Owl]

That sounds like fun,taking ute?

Good coffee at "Barries" in Hawera if interested.

Nah, two-up on the bike. Won't have time for stops other than gas, as T has to start work (Stockcars) at 3pm.

[SuperSonic]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.:scooter: and only if it is :sunny:

Whats the ETA return time??

[Meanie]

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.:scooter: and only if it is :sunny:

Whats the ETA return time??

Nead that bueaty sleep huh, Dont expect to be home too late, thats why the early start. You can peel off to the main road at any stage if you need to get home.

[yod]

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.:scooter: and only if it is :sunny:

Whats the ETA return time??

come on, you know you want to

[ynot slow]

Nah, two-up on the bike. Won't have time for stops other than gas, as T has to start work (Stockcars) at 3pm.

Hell there goes the fine weather usuall wet start I hope not,as looking forward to going Saturday night.


mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.:scooter: and only if it is :sunny:

Whats the ETA return time??

Ditto,weather wise,is pissing everywhere today,hope it clears for weekend.Might see if I wake early Saturday.

[Pegasus]

Hell there goes the fine weather usuall wet start I hope not,as looking forward to going Saturday night.


Nah, weather is going to be Mint on Saturday. I have ordered it in advance.
:sunny:

[Monie]

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.:scooter: and only if it is :sunny:

Whats the ETA return time??

harden up you girl... lol we get home when we do remember we are from ashhurst ...

[NZsarge]

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

Won't be in attendance for this, have a good one people.

[chanceyy]

that was the question that needed answering today so Mo & I went on a mission to find it this aft (along with a good ride to get ready for the capital 1000k) East was the plan

off to the Bay we headed & yup absolutely stunning weather at Pataengta pub :niceone: so short wee refreshement & time to jump on the bike for a non stop ride back home. Rather windy but easily dealt with, just been a while since riding in it. Get to Dannivegas & temp has dropped about 10 degrees - love the heated handgrips :lol:

Get close to woodville & realise the Grand Challenge riders are heading north east spotted Wuzards Eugene, good luck dude !!

Left Mo at end of her road & heading home when I spied this car driving erratically behind me .. himmm opened throttle & left for dead, slowed through Tokomaru and headed out other side and this car was bout 2 feet of the back wheel .. hmmmmm

the stupid idiot passed me on the blind corner .. :nono: backed right off .. did not want a bar of that behaviour .. to be honest I thought I would come around the corner & find them written off.

These young idiots speed up & slowed down all the way to shannon & thought fark it, managed to pop back infront of them before laws hill althought they tried to shut me out :finger: then passing lane up laws hills - :bye: then cracked up even further when the vehicle in front of them pulled out on the hill too. was tempted to sit outside home with my helmet off so they know it was a old chick that learned them :laugh:

So Great afternoon of riding, awesome company :yes: and yay we found the sun !!

[86GSXR]

Sounds like it was a good days riding for all, and good on an old chick for dealing to the lads :chase:

I woke up feeling like shite which got worse as the day went on. However, I did manage a ride into town in the morning and test rode a DR650 at Freedom. Mo and I are looking at getting into some adventure riding and the DR seems like one option.

I took it through some twisties and up some gravel and yeah, good way to go :yes: Reminded me of my boyhood XL250 with a bit more more grunt. So, I'm trolling TM for something suitable to explore the gravel with.

[Monamie]

Yes we did find the :sunny::wings:

Stunning weather over the hill; so hot we had to sit under the umbrella at the pub-not a cloud in the sky...unless you looked over towards the Manawatu.:blink:

Poor 86 left asleep on the couch :violin: missed out on a nice ride....dreaming of gravel and bark busters:msn-wink:

Yup-good on the ole' chick teaching the `wet nappy wears` a thing or two:scooter:

[86GSXR]

Poor 86 left asleep on the couch :violin:

What, no sympathy :shit: I was seriously ill, in fact it was all I could do to raise a latte to my lips unaided :crybaby: :violin:


missed out on a nice ride....dreaming of gravel and bark busters:msn-wink:

Ahhhhh, yes. It would be rude not to have an offroader or two in the garage I feel :apumpin:

[chanceyy]

What, no sympathy :shit: I was seriously ill, in fact it was all I could do to raise a latte to my lips unaided :crybaby: :violin:



Geezzz Al that violin needs to be smaller .. nope not a shread of sympathy to your plight .. after all there were some roads to navigate .. priorities n all that stuff. :yes:


However good to see you rose from the sick bed/couch to test ride the DR. :blip: which now may be in reach with your good news aye :clap: (not forgotten dinner either)

lovely to see the final vindication being sorted, grand feeling aye :sunny::woohoo:

[NZsarge]

Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood. :whistle:

[86GSXR]

Geezzz Al that violin needs to be smaller .. nope not a shread of sympathy to your plight .. after all there were some roads to navigate .. priorities n all that stuff. :yes:


However good to see you rose from the sick bed/couch to test ride the DR. :blip: which now may be in reach with your good news aye :clap: (not forgotten dinner either)

lovely to see the final vindication being sorted, grand feeling aye :sunny::woohoo:

Well technically, I rode the DR just before I succumbed to the dreaded manflu. I made it home just in time for a lie down.............

And yes, icing on the cake of life is always a yummy treat :innocent:


Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood. :whistle:

Oh my :shutup:

[chanceyy]

Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood. :whistle:
:killingme :killingme :killingme :clap: ohh really, wonder who that was ?? :scratch: :facepalm:


Well technically, I rode the DR just before I succumbed to the dreaded manflu. I made it home just in time for a lie down.............

And yes, icing on the cake of life is always a yummy treat :innocent:



your such the man, let no test riding get in the way of Manflu huh ..

hmm treats are such a bonus :yes:

[banditrider]

Just back from a mint day on the bike. Kaitaia to here via the 'naki - just one card to get at Lake Ferry.

Road conditions for you other mob:

Napier-Wairoa, very badly knocked around with slips etc. Be very careful if wet.
East Cape, not too bad. Lotta bumpy around by Te Puia Springs.
Big diversion about 40-50km East of Opotoki, may be delays and definitely some off-road riding.
Mangamuks, patches of gravel & new seal (was mint in the rain this morning)
Awakino gorge, mint!
Mt Messenger - damn wet when I was there
Everywhere else, a lot of road works and delays...


Do not put Angels on a Connie...

[Meanie]

Whats wrong with the angels?

Well done by the way

[banditrider]

Brian's had the belts showing thru by Rawene (had heaps left when he left home). Probably got less than 10k out of them. He had to get a Metzler in Kaitaia which meant we didn't get away until 9:20.

Mine have got around 6 on them and have maybe 1-2k left on them. You can just about see the wear at each gas stop...

I see PR2's in the (not too distant) future...

[Meanie]

Shit......................

[banditrider]

Shit......................

That about sums it up (although the front is still ok).

[yod]

Just back from a mint day on the bike. Kaitaia to here via the 'naki - just one card to get at Lake Ferry.

Road conditions for you other mob:

Napier-Wairoa, very badly knocked around with slips etc. Be very careful if wet.
East Cape, not too bad. Lotta bumpy around by Te Puia Springs.
Big diversion about 40-50km East of Opotoki, may be delays and definitely some off-road riding.
Mangamuks, patches of gravel & new seal (was mint in the rain this morning)
Awakino gorge, mint!
Mt Messenger - damn wet when I was there
Everywhere else, a lot of road works and delays...


Do not put Angels on a Connie...

thanks for the heads up mate, hope you had a good week after the GC not quite going as planned

[NZsarge]

Mine have got around 6 on them and have maybe 1-2k left on them. You can just about see the wear at each gas stop...

I see PR2's in the (not too distant) future...

Shit! May as well put Pilot Powers on it at that kinda milage... Sounds like you'll get similar milage out of the Angel as I did on the 14. You must be a hoon! :whistle:

Wonder how far these rumored Road 3's are away....

[banditrider]

What me? :innocent:

I'll work out the proper mileage later. Off to Lake Ferry shortly - anyone wanna go for a pootle? Great day out there...

[NZsarge]

What me? :innocent:

I'll work out the proper mileage later. Off to Lake Ferry shortly - anyone wanna go for a pootle? Great day out there...

Not over this side it ain't.

[cowboyz]

not over this side either! I think 'great day' in BR language just means 'no work today' rather than 'nice sunny day for riding'!

[robertydog]

Its an absolute cracker day up here. But be aware as there is a lot of traffic around due to the A&P show is on.:woohoo:

[banditrider]

Not over this side it ain't.

It's not that flash in Lake Ferry either (among other places).


not over this side either! I think 'great day' in BR language just means 'no work today' rather than 'nice sunny day for riding'!

Damn straight! Still got another week off yet too! :bleh::wings:

[NZsarge]

not over this side either! I think 'great day' in BR language just means 'no work today' rather than 'nice sunny day for riding'!
Ahh yes, good call. In that case it's a ripper day over here as well..

Its an absolute cracker day up here. But be aware as there is a lot of traffic around due to the A&P show is on.:woohoo:
Sweet, you back to work Tuesday as well? I take you'll be at Manfeild saturday too?

It's not that flash in Lake Ferry either (among other places).
Had some reasonably fine spell but it's just started pissing down. Now that the GC and 4 points are done and dusted what are you gonna do with the rest of your time off?


Damn straight! Still got another week off yet too! :bleh::wings:

[banditrider]

Got family down this weekend. And maybe a ride here & there...

[banditrider]

The East Cape "detour" and Brian's Angel.

[NZsarge]

The East Cape "detour" and Brian's Angel.

Yeah at the end of the day I thought the Road 2 is definitely the better tyre but if push comes to shove the Angel might offer a jot more road feel. I also felt that the handling of my bike deteriorated more than any other tyre i've used toward the end of the tires life. I'm slowly but surely becoming suitably impressed the the Power Pures but they are definitely no touring tyre, that said they are wearing evenly and resisting flat spotting like I hoped they would, the front is holding it's shape very well too. I have to take it with a grain of salt at the moment though as this is the first new set of tires to go on since the suspension upgrade and it'll be more obvious what going on if I run different tires next time.

[yod]

The East Cape "detour" and Brian's Angel.

how long was the detour?

[cowboyz]

considering he was only going to the shop for a pie...abpout 3327km.................



oh... around the road works??

[86GSXR]

So many posts, so little time to read them :corn:

Awesome effort once again Andrew :niceone: and safe and sunny riding to the 4 Pointers :sunny: :ride:

[yod]

considering he was only going to the shop for a pie...abpout 3327km.................



oh... around the road works??

:lol:

so, changed your mind completely?

see you at 5am? :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

:lol:

so, changed your mind completely?

see you at 5am? :woohoo:

you will!! so you can cook me breakfast!.. I will ave only just finished work!

On the up side.. I will see you in TeKuiwiti on Monday morning. Keep and eye out for my helmet and leathers cause all going to plan the green machine will be staying at home this weekend....................................

[NZsarge]

you will!! so you can cook me breakfast!.. I will ave only just finished work!

On the up side.. I will see you in TeKuiwiti on Monday morning. Keep and eye out for my helmet and leathers cause all going to plan the green machine will be staying at home this weekend....................................

Interesting....

[NZsarge]

Fore those who are doing the 4 point this weekend, have a safe and enjoyable one yes... Even the male Honda riders...

[banditrider]

Yeah at the end of the day I thought the Road 2 is definitely the better tyre but if push comes to shove the Angel might offer a jot more road feel. I also felt that the handling of my bike deteriorated more than any other tyre i've used toward the end of the tires life. I'm slowly but surely becoming suitably impressed the the Power Pures but they are definitely no touring tyre, that said they are wearing evenly and resisting flat spotting like I hoped they would, the front is holding it's shape very well too. I have to take it with a grain of salt at the moment though as this is the first new set of tires to go on since the suspension upgrade and it'll be more obvious what going on if I run different tires next time.

Yep, PR2's FTW! I also felt that the rear was moving around a bit on me - particularly on dodgier roads (funny that). It was a little like not quite getting the pressure's right - I think a higher in the rear may have helped. I have no complaints about the front Angel (must check it's wear too) and both were good in the wet.


how long was the detour?

Probably only 2km but they are working on the road and a big flash sign warns of 30 minute delays. We were there at about 5:30ish and although they were still farting about we went straight around the detour with no hold-ups except for photos.

[banditrider]

considering he was only going to the shop for a pie...abpout 3327km.................

3,393km actually...

[SuperSonic]

you will!! so you can cook me breakfast!.. I will ave only just finished work!

On the up side.. I will see you in TeKuiwiti on Monday morning. Keep and eye out for my helmet and leathers cause all going to plan the green machine will be staying at home this weekend....................................

Ok then, come on give us more than that??? You riding a blue suzuki then??

[yod]

you will!! so you can cook me breakfast!.. I will ave only just finished work!

On the up side.. I will see you in TeKuiwiti on Monday morning. Keep and eye out for my helmet and leathers cause all going to plan the green machine will be staying at home this weekend....................................
mint, not Ngatea on Sunday night?

see if you can drag Sarge along...



Probably only 2km but they are working on the road and a big flash sign warns of 30 minute delays. We were there at about 5:30ish and although they were still farting about we went straight around the detour with no hold-ups except for photos.
good to know, bike all packed, and ready to roll, weather clearing nicely....i love it when a plan comes together:devil2:


Fore those who are doing the 4 point this weekend, have a safe and enjoyable one yes... Even the male Honda riders...
cheers ears....you shoudl come up with the green one and do awakino and mt messenger...it's aaaaallll mintness!


Ok then, come on give us more than that??? You riding a blue suzuki then??
a pink honda :Punk:

[banditrider]

Have a good one guys! Take care :scooter:

More pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010FourPointsRally

[yod]

F M S

:woohoo:

[NZsarge]

F M S

:woohoo:

Go teh bed, you gotta get up early tomorrow!

[ynot slow]

Be carefull through the gorge,a few slips today,funny though,all through winter no slips,get into summer and last few weeks had slips,and or detours.

Bloody wet today from Norsewood to Woodville,hopefully clears.

[yod]

Go teh bed, you gotta get up early tomorrow!

yes dad :yawn:

[cowboyz]

mint, not Ngatea on Sunday night?
it depends what time I pick the bike up....:innocent::innocent::woohoo::woohoo:
see if you can drag Sarge along...
will try... but I WILL be VERY SLOW.. well.. mostly SLOW I think!

good to know, bike all packed, and ready to roll, weather clearing nicely....i love it when a plan comes together:devil2:


cheers ears....you shoudl come up with the green one and do awakino and mt messenger...it's aaaaallll mintness!


a pink honda :Punk:

Its not pink and not a honda!

[SuperSonic]

Its not pink and not a honda!


Ok then it's a cruza, PINK?

What day ya talking about riding this mystery bike? And were ya going slow to? just might be able to go for a cruse with ya, maybe?:innocent:

[NZsarge]

Ok then it's a cruza, PINK?

What day ya talking about riding this mystery bike? And were ya going slow to? just might be able to go for a cruse with ya, maybe?:innocent:

Monday..................

[cowboyz]

Monday..................

man its hard to get suzuki riderrs to pay attention!......

[SuperSonic]

man its hard to get suzuki riderrs to pay attention!......

mmmm what ya talking to me!:blink: sorry what ya saying Monday, MOnday what??


What ya say monday ride at 4am,,,,,,,,,,,,, :shit:WTF is that such a time:gob:


Have fun:scooter::bye:

[cowboyz]

mmmm what ya talking to me!:blink: sorry what ya saying Monday, MOnday what??


What ya say monday ride at 4am,,,,,,,,,,,,, :shit:WTF is that such a time:gob:


Have fun:scooter::bye:

you know you wanna come! come on! ok.. we will leave at 5am just for you. have to talk sarge into coming yet.. Not sure I notified him of the start time...........

[robertydog]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm

[NZsarge]

Ummm

That's cruel... But true. Post a linky when you get the Moto GP pics up, cheers.

[NZsarge]

you know you wanna come! come on! ok.. we will leave at 5am just for you. have to talk sarge into coming yet.. Not sure I notified him of the start time...........

This is gonna be interesting... I hope.

[robertydog]

That's cruel... But true. Post a linky when you get the Moto GP pics up, cheers.

They are coming up on FB:yes:

[NZsarge]

They are coming up on FB:yes:

Sweet! Going there now

[robertydog]

Sweet! Going there now

hang about as im still doing the sunday

[Meanie]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm

He seems to be making a habbit outa doing that :facepalm:

[Flynn]

Brian's had the belts showing thru by Rawene (had heaps left when he left home). Probably got less than 10k out of them. He had to get a Metzler in Kaitaia which meant we didn't get away until 9:20.

Mine have got around 6 on them and have maybe 1-2k left on them. You can just about see the wear at each gas stop...

I see PR2's in the (not too distant) future...


The East Cape "detour" and Brian's Angel.

You guys are just hooligans,:violin: my Angels have done a few km's short of 12000km, had a great run out of them, will try PR2's this time as a comparison, due any day for a swap!!

[Meanie]

You guys are just hooligans,:violin: my Angels have done a few km's short of 12000km, had a great run out of them, will try PR2's this time as a comparison, due any day for a swap!!

Youll need more than a tractor to chew up them PR2,s Flynn :rofl:

[Flynn]

Youll need more than a tractor to chew up them PR2,s Flynn :rofl:

Smart ass!!! I'm going to go away and hide again:corn::facepalm::laugh:

[banditrider]

http://www.chateautoplateau.co.nz/

[Maha]

Smart ass!!! I'm going to go away and hide again:corn::facepalm::laugh:

You have to be quicker than a Cowboy on a cruiser at times eh?....:scooter:

[banditrider]

http://www.chateautoplateau.co.nz/

PS: looks like they've stuffed up the date. Have emailed them...

[Flynn]

You have to be quicker than a Cowboy on a cruiser at times eh?....:scooter:

Yeah you are right, Maha, I wasn't going to mention anything about the weight or width or a CONNIE, but since he started it......... :innocent::yes:

[cowboyz]

You have to be quicker than a Cowboy on a cruiser at times eh?....:scooter:

wouldnt bet on it! Cruisers are the new sportsbike!

[banditrider]

Ahem: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129119-800km-in-a-day!-(Sat-13-Nov-2010)

[SuperSonic]

No way this is Ahem (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/130035-Suzuki-Trackday-Sat-13th-Nov-Taupo):woohoo::woohoo::chase::banana:

[SuperSonic]

Well it starts off with a hair cut, (I soooo needed one). Then it was a call to Freedom to see if my part arrived (sorry just a tool, c spanner) and got talking to Dion about the Demo day. Next thing I know I at Freedom signing up to take the GSXR 750 out for a ride.
FMS of a bike, but the rubber on this one were shoot, so over all handling was average, but the power and the easy use of it too, WOW. You really feel as if you are controling the bike not the over way round, (see next one).
The only other problem which is totally fixable in two mins was the throttle cable was lose so the on off the gas was hit and miss.
So the ride, straight back roads to ash vagas to see the power and stopping, Man oh man, perfect. THis bike was awesome, not over powered nor under powered. But very much a rocket if you wanted it too. Yeah baby. After some fun it was off to find some twistes so the saddle springs to mind here, (twice just cause I can). Holding the bike in third was the go first time over, which was a good run to learn bike and check conditions for return trip, he he. The old tyres really showed up here, which was a bugger, so was not the best run but really got an understanding of the bike. SO next run dropped down a gear or two for slower corners, Holy Shit the 750 takes off the a mad cat. FMS. On the return trip to freedom via town I had play with Mappping on bike, totally see were these can come in handy, really like to power delivery in C mode, so smooth.
I think with new rubber that bike would be a wicked bike for roads like that. (and tracks, he he)

After arriving back at Freedom and the break down ofth eride with Dion, he turns round and says right you like to take the GSXR 1000 now?
Oh hell yes was the reply, so back on with the lid after bike was warmed up, it was the same roads again.
Now this bike was so different as it had new rubber been a 2010, the 750 was 09, it also had Big piston's up front, the handling was just unreal, turn on a coin type stuff. Also the throttle cable had been tighten too so the response was way crisper than the 750.
So it was down the long starights towards Ash Vagas, open her up, shit quick change up reving like mad, hold on it only says 10k another 6 more on rev limit, no way thats mad. So I give it another go, lower gear to try to keep speed down (yeah right), I can say above 10k that bike takes off even faster than standing still or rolling start. Crap new paints!
ANyway off to saddle road, I was faster over the saddle than the 750 this time, (tyres I think made a difference here) but was not feeling in as much control as the 750. The thou was so quick out of the corners I found myself short shifting most of the time.
On the second run I keep her in 2 gear and found myself arriving to fast to most corners, but I guess if you had one you would get use to that.
So after a few runs over saddle it was back to Freedom to return the bike :bye:.

Cruzing down the main road I had a play with the mapping thing, heaps of diff from A mode to C mode, (should have put it in this from the start, Yeah right) I found the thou very easy to ride at 100 k in 6th, it even stayed their, unlike the CBR1000 which keep crepping up. You could easly pass cars with out th eneed the change gears, but if you need too you can, if not just to feel the power:innocent:.

Back at Freedom, long chats with guys their and just about brought me a 750 :gob:, but saddly I had to say no:crybaby:, but will be saving my coins now to get me one.:woohoo:

On a side note, they are having a massive sale on tomorrow and sat. So get down and have a look, as I understand it up to and over 50% on some items, like lids, boots and gloves.:woohoo:

PS I saw ya YOD!


FMS of a day

[cowboyz]

ya should have called in.. I would have paced ya over the saddle!. I would go test ride some of these but tbh.. I dont test ride bikes I dont bike and Im not owning a zooki. I just couldnt live with myself if I did it!

[SuperSonic]

ya should have called in.. I would have paced ya over the saddle!. I would go test ride some of these but tbh.. I dont test ride bikes I dont bike and Im not owning a zooki. I just couldnt live with myself if I did it!

Yeah right, if I gave ya one free you will ride and keep it for sure!!!

When I was riding the thou I throught I should drop in say hi, but was going to freaking fast, time was flying by.

Besides you would have made me look as if I was standing still on your green thingy!

[cowboyz]

the green thing is 95% back to road staus btw. including plate/mirrors/lights. just got to get a right hand indicator and shes a winning..


btw.. i ride sensibly....

[SuperSonic]

the green thing is 95% back to road staus btw. including plate/mirrors/lights. just got to get a right hand indicator and shes a winning..


btw.. i ride sensibly....

LOL LOL ride sensibly, with that name cowboyz he he you funny man!

Really you giving up on racing or just going to road ride for bit then back into it??

[yod]

PS I saw ya YOD!


lol, you think you had a fun day!!??

while you were out test riding crotch rockets, i was on lunch break getting plumbing parts for the busted shower bracket, then back to work

how exciting is that!?!?:lol:

[SuperSonic]

lol, you think you had a fun day!!??

while you were out test riding crotch rockets, i was on lunch break getting plumbing parts for the busted shower bracket, then back to work

how exciting is that!?!?:lol:

LOL wow that takes the cake hands down....................................NOT.

Hey have ya seen the photos of you at track day on here???

[yod]

LOL wow that takes the cake hands down....................................NOT.

Hey have ya seen the photos of you at track day on here???

nope

linky linky please

[SuperSonic]

nope

linky linky please

Give me a min trying hard to find and put linky linky (http://picasaweb.google.com/pipsons5)up, so there ya go yody.


Some of Cowboyz too.

[yod]

Give me a min trying hard to find and put linky linky (http://picasaweb.google.com/pipsons5)up, so there ya go yody.


Some of Cowboyz too.

FMS cheers

[robertydog]

Well it starts off with a hair cut, (I soooo needed one). Then it was a call to Freedom to see if my part arrived (sorry just a tool, c spanner) and got talking to Dion about the Demo day. Next thing I know I at Freedom signing up to take the GSXR 750 out for a ride.
FMS of a bike, but the rubber on this one were shoot, so over all handling was average, but the power and the easy use of it too, WOW. You really feel as if you are controling the bike not the over way round, (see next one).
The only other problem which is totally fixable in two mins was the throttle cable was lose so the on off the gas was hit and miss.
So the ride, straight back roads to ash vagas to see the power and stopping, Man oh man, perfect. THis bike was awesome, not over powered nor under powered. But very much a rocket if you wanted it too. Yeah baby. After some fun it was off to find some twistes so the saddle springs to mind here, (twice just cause I can). Holding the bike in third was the go first time over, which was a good run to learn bike and check conditions for return trip, he he. The old tyres really showed up here, which was a bugger, so was not the best run but really got an understanding of the bike. SO next run dropped down a gear or two for slower corners, Holy Shit the 750 takes off the a mad cat. FMS. On the return trip to freedom via town I had play with Mappping on bike, totally see were these can come in handy, really like to power delivery in C mode, so smooth.
I think with new rubber that bike would be a wicked bike for roads like that. (and tracks, he he)

After arriving back at Freedom and the break down ofth eride with Dion, he turns round and says right you like to take the GSXR 1000 now?
Oh hell yes was the reply, so back on with the lid after bike was warmed up, it was the same roads again.
Now this bike was so different as it had new rubber been a 2010, the 750 was 09, it also had Big piston's up front, the handling was just unreal, turn on a coin type stuff. Also the throttle cable had been tighten too so the response was way crisper than the 750.
So it was down the long starights towards Ash Vagas, open her up, shit quick change up reving like mad, hold on it only says 10k another 6 more on rev limit, no way thats mad. So I give it another go, lower gear to try to keep speed down (yeah right), I can say above 10k that bike takes off even faster than standing still or rolling start. Crap new paints!
ANyway off to saddle road, I was faster over the saddle than the 750 this time, (tyres I think made a difference here) but was not feeling in as much control as the 750. The thou was so quick out of the corners I found myself short shifting most of the time.
On the second run I keep her in 2 gear and found myself arriving to fast to most corners, but I guess if you had one you would get use to that.
So after a few runs over saddle it was back to Freedom to return the bike :bye:.

Cruzing down the main road I had a play with the mapping thing, heaps of diff from A mode to C mode, (should have put it in this from the start, Yeah right) I found the thou very easy to ride at 100 k in 6th, it even stayed their, unlike the CBR1000 which keep crepping up. You could easly pass cars with out th eneed the change gears, but if you need too you can, if not just to feel the power:innocent:.

Back at Freedom, long chats with guys their and just about brought me a 750 :gob:, but saddly I had to say no:crybaby:, but will be saving my coins now to get me one.:woohoo:

On a side note, they are having a massive sale on tomorrow and sat. So get down and have a look, as I understand it up to and over 50% on some items, like lids, boots and gloves.:woohoo:

PS I saw ya YOD!


FMS of a day

Just sounds like any old day i reckon.:facepalm:

[cowboyz]

LOL LOL ride sensibly, with that name cowboyz he he you funny man!

Really you giving up on racing or just going to road ride for bit then back into it??

R1 of the summer series with Tim fresh in my mind didnt sit well with me at all.. I cant give it up on that note. its a fair way till R2 though so the bike will be back on the road for a month or so and then back with a venegence.


Give me a min trying hard to find and put linky linky (http://picasaweb.google.com/pipsons5)up, so there ya go yody.


Some of Cowboyz too.

nice.. Ill have a decent look through when Im awake.

[86GSXR]

Sounds like an absolute MINT test ride. I'm tempted to take the 750 for a fang myself just to see how they've evolved. Whats this about Cowboyz not owning a Zuki? Other way round isn't it (lol)

[Owl]

I'm tempted to take the 750 for a fang myself just to see how they've evolved.

As long as that's all it is:oi-grr:

:lol:

[SuperSonic]

R1 of the summer series with Tim fresh in my mind didnt sit well with me at all.. I cant give it up on that note. its a fair way till R2 though so the bike will be back on the road for a month or so and then back with a venegence..

I hear ya mate.





nice.. Ill have a decent look through when Im awake.

Yep best way to do most things.

[86GSXR]

As long as that's all it is:oi-grr:

:lol:

The GSXR750 was my first love Al, it's complicated :love: :lol:

[Owl]

The GSXR750 was my first love Al, it's complicated :love: :lol:

Yeah I get it! I have a soft spot for Yamaha's, but if I kick my own arse occasionally, I come to my senses.:laugh:

[cowboyz]

. Whats this about Cowboyz not owning a Zuki? Other way round isn't it (lol)

:gob::gob::spanking::brick::brick::angry2::angry2: :angry2:

[yod]

i just busted a dirty heathen kwaka rider trying to sneak off with the bird

AND he was in charge of a Zooki at the time!!

dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty man

[banditrider]

Hmmm, got offered the keys to the thou. Must be getting old as I thought it wasn't a good idea in T-shirt and jeans...

[Meanie]

i just busted a dirty heathen kwaka rider trying to sneak off with the bird

AND he was in charge of a Zooki at the time!!

dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty man

Was gonna paint it green and put a kwaka emblem on it but realised it would still be a dirty ol Honda so wasnt worth it

[NZsarge]

Hmmm, got offered the keys to the thou. Must be getting old as I thought it wasn't a good idea in T-shirt and jeans...
Wise move, they offered me a ride on the Busa but I said nah I was happy riding the 14, enough said really... I mean why would I? :laugh:

Was gonna paint it green and put a kwaka emblem on it but realised it would still be a dirty ol Honda so wasnt worth it

This is true Meanie, pigs ears, silk purses and such.... Oh ok, that's stepping over the line.. Sorry Yod. :shutup:

[NZsarge]

Yeah I get it! I have a soft spot for Yamaha's, but if I kick my own arse occasionally, I come to my senses.:laugh:

Dunno mate, some might say you've lost your senses... :whistle:

[Owl]

Dunno mate, some might say you've lost your senses... :whistle:

You suggesting I had them:blink:

[banditrider]

Just back from a mintastic wee ride on my new super-touring Honda. Somewhere around 760km in 8hrs riding.

[NZsarge]

Just back from a mintastic wee ride on my new super-touring Honda. Somewhere around 760km in 8hrs riding.

Sweet, where did ya go?

[banditrider]

Sweet, where did ya go?

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107222745064103358547.000494e83d0796b7c4977&ll=-39.283294,176.000977&spn=2.38948,4.938354&z=8