Manawatu weekend rides

[NZsarge]

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

Nice trek, is that the furthest you've gone on the Honda?

[gizmo]

That was a bloody nice ride today. Good roads. Great weather until we got back. A meal and a couple of beers. What more can a guy ask.:yes:

[banditrider]

Nice trek, is that the furthest you've gone on the Honda?

Yeah - and I cheated...

[NZsarge]

Yeah - and I cheated...

Bloody Honda riders! Miss a bit out eh...

[banditrider]

Bloody Honda riders! Miss a bit out eh...

Nah, did 170km on a Bandit...

[NZsarge]

Oh ok, you didn't pop down to Freedom yesterday and thrash-a-gixxer did you, seem to be the done thing at the moment?

[banditrider]

Nope just drooled on the thou for a bit - great colour.

[NZsarge]

Nope just drooled on the thou for a bit - great colour.

Oh ok, black was it?

[banditrider]

Yep, very nice. Like the frame's colour too.

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/html/blob.php/Solid%20Black%20/%20Metallic%20Mat%20Titanium%20Silver.jpg?document =28798&filetypecode=4&fileId=5564

[Bonez]

450kms of CX goodness today. Popped in to see sarge and his folks whilst out and about. Did a wee metal stretch he mentioned a while back and a dead end stretch I hadn't been on before( 12kms of twisty goodness it was). Had a play with a couple of yammies near Argyle too. Old dear didn't miss a beat. Had the front slip a bit of slick seal in the gorge due to the light drizzle encountered from Dannivagas through to the centre of the universe. Nothing drastic mind, just enough of a slide to warn me a correction at the bars was needed.

Tomorrow I'll top up the oil and check the petrol ready for the weekly commute. Nah maybe I'll go for another scoot.

[86GSXR]

Superb day to be out on the bike alright Bonez :yes:

Coffee with Cowboyz then Mo and I managed a quick run into town. Got caught in the rain but what the hell, it was warm :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

450kms of CX goodness today. Popped in to see sarge and his folks whilst out and about.

Good to see you too Bonez, welcome anytime.

[yod]

had to nip up to Norsewood this morning so i took a roundabout way back to Dannevirke, hadn't done (most of) it before, nice little road.....all sealed and some great views climbing up the first little section at the eastern end of the Mangahei Rd, definitely worth the pootle if you've got the time :yes:

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[banditrider]

Hmmm, haven't done that one...

I had an interesting if short ride: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/11/interesting-ride.html

[Owl]

had to nip up to Norsewood this morning so i took a roundabout way back to Dannevirke, hadn't done (most of) it before, nice little road.

We'll be sure to try it out sometime and good to see you this morning!

Our run over to the Bay was mint, with a stop for lunch in Patangata. Sarge took me the back way to Cliffton, via Elsthorpe (new to me) and back to Havelock and Middle Rd:D

Stopped again for a parting chat at Dannevegas and talked to a poor chap who'd just topped up his bike with diesel:facepalm:

Home run was mint and the Rosso's have now clocked up 2200km with no real sign of wear:woohoo:

[yod]

We'll be sure to try it out sometime and good to see you this morning!

yeah, good to catch up even if i couldn't come along



Our run over to the Bay was mint, with a stop for lunch in Patangata. Sarge took me the back way to Cliffton, via Elsthorpe (new to me) and back to Havelock and Middle Rd:D

that'd be Kahuranaki Rd? not a bad pootle, just a bit rough in patches....Middle Rd = total mintness :woohoo:



Stopped again for a parting chat at Dannevegas and talked to a poor chap who'd just topped up his bike with diesel:facepalm:

:doh:

[86GSXR]

Would have liked to have got out for a wee fang today but there were 50 sheep calling for haircuts. Man it was hot work but the girls were very co-operative :shutup: Managed a quick squirt to the Inn, superb day for it :sunny:

[cowboyz]

couldnt get out on a decent ride today so did the saddle a couple of times and caught up with the hoon and ended up down at the inn.

[slydesigns]

Must be a better pic than that??

[86GSXR]

Lovely Sunday arvo for it :yes:

[cowboyz]

damn your fussy!! alot of them come out a bit far away tbh.

[cowboyz]

Lovely Sunday arvo for it :yes:

not a bad way to spend a sunday afternoon. the patrons of the inn seemed to like it. must remember to drive on the left hand side of the road huh meanie?

[SuperSonic]

couldnt get out on a decent ride today so did the saddle a couple of times and caught up with the hoon and ended up down at the inn.


damn your fussy!! alot of them come out a bit far away tbh.

NICE:not:

Looks like you all had fun, while I got to sit in cage to wellington and back for a work christmas do:blink: watching all these bikers having fun in the sun.:bye:

[cowboyz]

NICE:not:

Looks like you all had fun, while I got to sit in cage to wellington and back for a work christmas do:blink: watching all these bikers having fun in the sun.:bye:

way way too hot to be in a car! you doing motoTT on 11th?

[NZsarge]

We'll be sure to try it out sometime and good to see you this morning!

Our run over to the Bay was mint, with a stop for lunch in Patangata. Sarge took me the back way to Cliffton, via Elsthorpe (new to me) and back to Havelock and Middle Rd:D

Stopped again for a parting chat at Dannevegas and talked to a poor chap who'd just topped up his bike with diesel:facepalm:

Home run was mint and the Rosso's have now clocked up 2200km with no real sign of wear:woohoo:
Cheers Owl, nice run mate, good day.

[SuperSonic]

way way too hot to be in a car! you doing motoTT on 11th?

Yep had aircon working hard, thinking about moto TT day, hope so. :innocent: YOu?

[cowboyz]

Yep had aircon working hard, thinking about moto TT day, hope so. :innocent: YOu?

David and I will be out in group 1. making some more changes to the suspension so I unsure if it will make it quicker or slower atm.. I made some recommended adjustments on sunday and took it for a ride and the rear was all over the place. I though that was pretty average until I figured out there was 10psi in my rear tyre and getting lower. :crybaby: I was thinking about doing the coast to coast but being as I wrecked my last road tyre its going to have to be the motoTT day now.. Thats a shame!....

[NZsarge]

David and I will be out in group 1. making some more changes to the suspension so I unsure if it will make it quicker or slower atm.. I made some recommended adjustments on sunday and took it for a ride and the rear was all over the place. I though that was pretty average until I figured out there was 10psi in my rear tyre and getting lower. :crybaby: I was thinking about doing the coast to coast but being as I wrecked my last road tyre its going to have to be the motoTT day now.. Thats a shame!....

You want that pure we took off? Speaking of Coast to Coast, when that be?

[SuperSonic]

You want that pure we took off? Speaking of Coast to Coast, when that be?

On the 11 Dec, same day as moto TT.:facepalm:

[NZsarge]

On the 11 Dec, same day as moto TT.:facepalm:

Cheers! Thought that might be what Cowboyz was getting at, that's a bit naff then innit...

[Meanie]

not a bad way to spend a sunday afternoon. the patrons of the inn seemed to like it. must remember to drive on the left hand side of the road huh meanie?

Yea, i noticed you were hogging the road a little :yes:

[cowboyz]

You want that pure we took off? Speaking of Coast to Coast, when that be?
could get me through some commuting....? I might grab some second hand ones off trademe i think too.

Yea, i noticed you were hogging the road a little :yes:

hogging???.. I was only using a 3inch patch of it!

[NZsarge]

could get me through some commuting....? I might grab some second hand ones off trademe i think too.

I'll drop it of with the rest of your gear, if you decide to use it sweet, if not bin it.

[86GSXR]

Good weekend on the bikes. CD toy run then Mo and I headed straight to Wellie for Bon Jovi meeting up with Mr and Mrs Cowboyz, Dogs and Mel. Good show, then a good cruise the long way back with Dogs and Mel via the Taka's (overcrowded) western lake road, Martinborough for lunch, Masterton, Ballance and home. Brilliant weather if s bit gusty today.

Pics of the damage to the Tiger below................

[banditrider]

Pics of the damage to the Tiger below................

Unreal man, any other damage to the bike?

[Owl]

Pics of the damage to the Tiger below................

Yeah saw it down at Anza............not mint:no: You've had some shite luck of late Al.

Don't forget Rimrite!

[NZsarge]

Yeah saw it down at Anza............not mint:no: You've had some shite luck of late Al.

Don't forget Rimrite!

+1, bad buzz Al (86), think you'd definitely have to investigate getting it fixed first before looking at replacing it. New price is pretty mean! (as in nasty expensive), hopefully this'll be the end of it for a good long while mate, you sure as hell have had your share of crook luck of late.

[bogan]

Thats some brutal damage! time for a Carrozerria rim perhaps?

[cowboyz]

Good weekend on the bikes. CD toy run then Mo and I headed straight to Wellie for Bon Jovi meeting up with Mr and Mrs Cowboyz, Dogs and Mel. Good show, then a good cruise the long way back with Dogs and Mel via the Taka's (overcrowded) western lake road, Martinborough for lunch, Masterton, Ballance and home. Brilliant weather if s bit gusty today.

Pics of the damage to the Tiger below................

fantastic show! loved it. just sorting photos now

[NZsarge]

Thats some brutal damage! time for a Carrozerria rim perhaps?

If both rims had been damaged like that i'd say hell yeah.....

[Flynn]

Sure is NASTY:angry:

Lucky to stay upright???

[Flynn]

Sure looks NASTY:angry:

Lucky to stay vertical???

[Meanie]

Anyone doing the coast to coast tomorrow, Monie and i are going if the weather is reasonable

[NZsarge]

Nah, i'm out. Might be a weekend at home for me.

[cowboyz]

Anyone doing the coast to coast tomorrow, Monie and i are going if the weather is reasonable

is the coast to coast! of course it will rain!

[yod]

is the coast to coast! of course it will rain!

correct.....

[banditrider]

Anyone doing the coast to coast tomorrow, Monie and i are going if the weather is reasonable

Going regardless...


is the coast to coast! of course it will rain!


correct.....

Negative sods!

[SuperSonic]

Wife working so won't be going to either c2c or motott :crybaby:but it will be wet anyway. :gob:lol
might come out and watch some green thing try to go round the track.

[cowboyz]

Wife working so won't be going to either c2c or motott :crybaby:but it will be wet anyway. :gob:lol
might come out and watch some green thing try to go round the track.

im still deciding if I can be arsed. Might just forfeit. Im so sick of 30 days of fine weather and a shit day on the track

[86GSXR]

Unreal man, any other damage to the bike?


Yeah saw it down at Anza............not mint:no: You've had some shite luck of late Al.

Don't forget Rimrite!


+1, bad buzz Al (86), think you'd definitely have to investigate getting it fixed first before looking at replacing it. New price is pretty mean! (as in nasty expensive), hopefully this'll be the end of it for a good long while mate, you sure as hell have had your share of crook luck of late.


Thats some brutal damage! time for a Carrozerria rim perhaps?


fantastic show! loved it. just sorting photos now


Sure looks NASTY:angry:

Lucky to stay vertical???

Yes it was a bit of bad luck there. I mean, with the 1000's of kms of roads around here, what are the chances of hitting a 10cm piece of metal like that??? And true to form Triumph want $2025.00 for a new rim! From England, naturally. ANZA have been marvelous and the rim should be here next Fri so should have the old girl back by Xmas. Keiran reckons she's a Tiger'ess, nothing but trouble lol.


Wife working so won't be going to either c2c or motott :crybaby:but it will be wet anyway. :gob:lol
might come out and watch some green thing try to go round the track.


im still deciding if I can be arsed. Might just forfeit. Im so sick of 30 days of fine weather and a shit day on the track

Hmmmm, its not wet! May head out for a looksee.................

[Owl]

And true to form Triumph want $2025.00 for a new rim!

Not to mention the new tyre. Insurance claim I guess?:facepalm:

[86GSXR]

Hell yes Al :yes: Got the form in yesterday so should be sorted soon. Considered a repair but decided on new seeing as I'm up for an excess anyway. There is a PR2 waiting to go on!

[Owl]

I was only thinking repair if insurance wasn't involved. I'd be wanting new also, if I was making a claim:yes:

[86GSXR]

Insurance claim approved Al :yes: Nasty 'special' excess tho :facepalm:

Anyone heading to Manfield for the Tri Series today? Should be a red hot days racing, if a little damp. Qualifying starts at 9, racing at 1100

http://www.ctas.co.nz/WebscreenTriSeries.aspx

[NZsarge]

Insurance claim approved Al :yes: Nasty 'special' excess tho :facepalm:

Anyone heading to Manfield for the Tri Series today? Should be a red hot days racing, if a little damp. Qualifying starts at 9, racing at 1100

http://www.ctas.co.nz/WebscreenTriSeries.aspx

Hey Al, Owl (Ferris) was saying the weather ain't too hot over there, you got anymore word on that, it's not too bad over here, think they should move Manfeild to just behind the workshop over here, that'd be mint! Like the weather.... here....

[86GSXR]

Hey Al, Owl (Ferris) was saying the weather ain't too hot over there, you got anymore word on that, it's not too bad over here, think they should move Manfeild to just behind the workshop over here, that'd be mint! Like the weather.... here....

A mint day would be better Sarge! Quite damp here atm, low cloud and very humid but not raining. Forecast isn't too flash either but it should still be some pretty exciting racing I'd say. I'm heading out on the bike but if it starts raining it'll be the cage.

[NZsarge]

Still haven't made up my mind yet, if i go I guess it'll be in the car.. Cheers for that Al.

[86GSXR]

Still haven't made up my mind yet, if i go I guess it'll be in the car.. Cheers for that Al.

It's one of those days that doesn't make the decsion easy Sarge

[ynot slow]

It's one of those days that doesn't make the decsion easy Sarge

Take a concrete pill ya wuss!!!

[Elysium]

Got my ticket for the Wanganui Cemetery circuit today. Who else is planning on going up there on Boxing day?

[ynot slow]

Got my ticket for the Wanganui Cemetery circuit today. Who else is planning on going up there on Boxing day?

Got an email from Freedom offering tickets for $20,leaving from shop 9.30,meeting at 9.00 for coffee,seems they've heard of Manawatu rides and coffee.Still to make decision,likely heading up to Stratford that day,so unsure if will get to Wangas,mind you will hopefully take bike and catch some racing.

[specter]

Got an email from Freedom offering tickets for $20,leaving from shop 9.30,meeting at 9.00 for coffee,seems they've heard of Manawatu rides and coffee.Still to make decision,likely heading up to Stratford that day,so unsure if will get to Wangas,mind you will hopefully take bike and catch some racing.

would love to go...
















but have the whole tribe coming over for xmas :crybaby:
i wonder how they will feel if i tell them i love bikes/racing more than them

[Elysium]

Got an email from Freedom offering tickets for $20,leaving from shop 9.30,meeting at 9.00 for coffee,seems they've heard of Manawatu rides and coffee.Still to make decision,likely heading up to Stratford that day,so unsure if will get to Wangas,mind you will hopefully take bike and catch some racing.

Yeah that's where I got my ticket from, don't mind $10 off myself.

[oscarnz]

would love to go...
but have the whole tribe coming over for xmas :crybaby:
i wonder how they will feel if i tell them i love bikes/racing more than them

You spend Christmas Day with them, then you go to Wanganui on Boxing Day, we do it every year and they soon understand :yes:

[oscarnz]

Yeah that's where I got my ticket from, don't mind $10 off myself.

We are heading over but in the cage, as heading straight to Taupo after racing for another 2 days of racing :woohoo:

Love this time of the year, racing today (tri-series) then only have to wait a week and we will have another 3 days of racing

[ynot slow]

You spend Christmas Day with them, then you go to Wanganui on Boxing Day, we do it every year and they soon understand :yes:

Yep just say you've gotta go for milk,come back 10 hours later with it,no problems.:woohoo:

[specter]

i like that idea. and ill be home in time for drinks! :woohoo:

[86GSXR]

$20.00 Wanga's tickets, sounds good. Still deciding how to get there. Take the bike then come home to pick up car, trailer with Gixxer onboard and drive to Taupo or just take car, trailer to Wanga's, then drive to Taupo. Can't wait to get the Gixxer onto the Taupo track :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

$20.00 Wanga's tickets, sounds good. Still deciding how to get there. Take the bike then come home to pick up car, trailer with Gixxer onboard and drive to Taupo or just take car, trailer to Wanga's, then drive to Taupo. Can't wait to get the Gixxer onto the Taupo track :woohoo:

you still going to Taupo?

[86GSXR]

Yes, I think I will go to Taupo. Probably drive up after Wanga's and get the practise day in on the Monday, I'll need it................What are you doing bout Wanga's?

[cowboyz]

sweet as.. probably go to wangas.. not sure yet... hope to get there.

[Owl]

$20.00 Wanga's tickets, sounds good.

Might consider going myself!

Cheers for that ignition Al..........identical to my bike and that Triumph key I found outside work is a perfect fit:whistle:

Nah just kidding!:facepalm: I'll attempt to solder a new wire to my ignition and failing that, swap bottom ends over. Certainly a headache!

[Elysium]

Might consider going myself!

Cheers for that ignition Al..........identical to my bike and that Triumph key I found outside work is a perfect fit:whistle:

Nah just kidding!:facepalm: I'll attempt to solder a new wire to my ignition and failing that, swap bottom ends over. Certainly a headache!

Your bike falling apart again?

[Owl]

Your bike falling apart again?

Triumph's don't fall apart:bleh:............They just break:facepalm:

[SuperSonic]

So who's off to Wangi today??


Iam off at 8.3 to sanson for pick up, then off to wangi vai some back roads. most likely hang out near pits corners, Suzuki ss I think they are called.:woohoo::yes:

might spot some of ya. :corn:

[banditrider]

Yep, will be there somewhere...

[road king]

ill be there. on the back of a truck. meeting someone in bulls then taking some back roads to wangas

[banditrider]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/BoxingDayRaces02#

[86GSXR]

Mint day at Wangas! Just off to Taupo for the PMC Road Race Spectacular. Please pray it doesn't rain :crybaby:

[specter]

if anyones keen im considering doing vinegar hill/ halcombe loop today probably just after lunch, if anyones keen let me know

[NZsarge]

I would have been keen but it's just a jot early for the recovery of my toe, another couple of days should see it right. Anyway, enjoy, I do wish this wind would F off!

[specter]

I do wish this wind would F off!

tell me about it!

ahwell learn to ride in crap weather and ride well in good weather!

[SuperSonic]

Had a mint day in wangi. Did not see anyone from kb? Got to catch up john woody on his super sexy red mv. Omg. What a awesome man to come back and race in nz. Awesome for see glen skchill take out the 600 super class in style to by not losing any races and last race with a massive margin.
Off to taupo later today to help Paul in pits and watch some more racing. Wahoo.

[banditrider]

Any takers for a New Year's Day ride. Last Year's was a good day out:

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-years-day-ride.html

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-years-day-ride-video.html

For some reason or other Castlepoint popped into my mind...

Or...I've been offered the chance to re-run the GC seeing as I pulled out after Hitcher's mishap. Anyone for a quick 1,000 miles?

[specter]

Any takers for a New Year's Day ride. Last Year's was a good day out:

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-years-day-ride.html

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-years-day-ride-video.html

For some reason or other Castlepoint popped into my mind...

Or...I've been offered the chance to re-run the GC seeing as I pulled out after Hitcher's mishap. Anyone for a quick 1,000 miles?

yea im keen, still havent been on a group ride yet :shit:

[cowboyz]

might be too tired for new years day but id be keen for the 2nd i think

[cowboyz]

CALLING ALL RIDERS (even the honda ones... yes you on the blue honda!!!!))

10am
Ashhurst service centre (or mobil or mobile or allied)
ride up to managaweka via some roads with corners.
Gonna be mint.. fucking mint even...

want to kick 2011 off with a good ride. No stunting.. no being a complete tosser. Come out and enjoy a good couple of 3 hours on a cruise. shit talking compulsory.

[specter]

CALLING ALL RIDERS (even the honda ones... yes you on the blue honda!!!!))

10am
Ashhurst service centre (or mobil or mobile or allied)
ride up to managaweka via some roads with corners.
Gonna be mint.. fucking mint even...

want to kick 2011 off with a good ride. No stunting.. no being a complete tosser. Come out and enjoy a good couple of 3 hours on a cruise. shit talking compulsory.

im in!

im assuming no stunting rule apply's to one particular rider? :shutup:

[SuperSonic]

CALLING ALL RIDERS (even the honda ones... yes you on the blue honda!!!!))

10am
Ashhurst service centre (or mobil or mobile or allied)
ride up to managaweka via some roads with corners.
Gonna be mint.. fucking mint even...

want to kick 2011 off with a good ride. No stunting.. no being a complete tosser. Come out and enjoy a good couple of 3 hours on a cruise. shit talking compulsory.

Take it you are talking tomorrow????:yes:

[Owl]

CALLING ALL RIDERS (even the honda ones... yes you on the blue honda!!!!))

10am
Ashhurst service centre (or mobil or mobile or allied)
ride up to managaweka via some roads with corners.
Gonna be mint.. fucking mint even...

want to kick 2011 off with a good ride. No stunting.. no being a complete tosser. Come out and enjoy a good couple of 3 hours on a cruise. shit talking compulsory.

Yep, might be keen on that! Just got to go and do some maintenance and cleaning first.

[cowboyz]

im in!

im assuming no stunting rule apply's to one particular rider? :shutup:

its aimed at all riders. including you!


Take it you are talking tomorrow????:yes:

oh yeah.. Ummmm.. 2nd Jan!!! you in? come on! you know you want to!


Yep, might be keen on that! Just got to go and do some maintenance and cleaning first.

sweet. I have to give you a serve for being a snob last night too so you best show up.

[Monie]

can we make it 1 oclock as we have to drop leroy and jo at the air port .

[Owl]

I have to give you a serve for being a snob last night too so you best show up.

I tooted and waved.............what more do you want? Looked like you were preparing for a big shindig actually.

[cowboyz]

can we make it 1 oclock as we have to drop leroy and jo at the air port .
change to 1pm then.. tomorrow... might sit round the inn in the morning talking shit if your keen to come over earlier sarge?


I tooted and waved.............what more do you want? Looked like you were preparing for a big shindig actually.

well you could have come and given me someone else to pick on.

[NZsarge]

change to 1pm then.. tomorrow... might sit round the inn in the morning talking shit if your keen to come over earlier sarge?


Yeah could be a go.

[specter]

change to 1pm then.. tomorrow... might sit round the inn in the morning talking shit if your keen to come over earlier sarge?

ill pop over and join if you're looking for another compadre :drinkup:

[cowboyz]

sweet as. got a feeling today is going to be a mint day. itching to get the bike out.

[NZsarge]

sweet as. got a feeling today is going to be a mint day. itching to get the bike out.

Just been perving at the forecast, looking not too bad..

[Monie]

shy is blue what else do you want... lol

[SuperSonic]

Right so is it now 1 pm or are we still going at 10?am? I liked 10!

[NZsarge]

shy is blue what else do you want... lol
Only the slightest of breezes please, so when we stop we don't melt..

[NZsarge]

Right so is it now 1 pm or are we still going at 10?am? I liked 10!

1pm departure now.

[ynot slow]

Watch out for a PT Cruiser silver with a feekin blind asian driver female(the best ones eh)doesn't use mirrors when passing,thank god for passing lanes,it may have small dent in rear door hehe,over 1000km riding and happens 40km from home wtf is it with the asians,and not generalising here.Hopefully she was heading south.

[polly]

That was the first time I had been on a bike in 2011.
What a great way to start the year.
Thanks guys.

[banditrider]

Hmmmmm, 175km and on last bar of fuel gauge...:wacko:

[yod]

That was the first time I had been on a bike in 2011.
What a great way to start the year.
Thanks guys.

yep, good run following you through v hill, enjoyed that...

[Owl]

Absolutely FMS!:woohoo:

And only 6 big bug splatters too:violin:

[specter]

Hmmmmm, 175km and on last bar of fuel gauge...:wacko:

yea that bought me too reserve

[ezirider]

Absolutely FMS!

and there i was sitting at the pub having a beer with your mrs wishing i could be out riding with ya
sad, sad, sad

[NZsarge]

Hmmmmm, 175km and on last bar of fuel gauge...:wacko:


yea that bought me too reserve

What? I just arrived home and still have two bars left on the gauge... You guys must have been hooning!

mint ride, mint day, loads of shite spoken. What it's all about really.

[banditrider]

Took ya a long time to get from Colyton to Danniverke - economical cruise eh?

[NZsarge]

Took ya a long time to get from Colyton to Danniverke - economical cruise eh?

Nah, hadn't talked enough shit yet so stuck around for a while longer in Ashhurst. :niceone:

[yod]

Fms.......

[SuperSonic]

FMS of a day. Awesome roads awesome people awesome to have brakes that really really work. Even with one finger. Just awesome. Jackie had a awesome day on b seat too love the views not that i can really understand how she found time i most certainly didn't see much.

Thanks cowboyz most excellent ride.

[cowboyz]

Thanks cowboyz most excellent ride.

it was an awesome day.. Not sure why your thanking me though.. the only bit of the ride I had to do with ended up in a U turn!

its been too long since I been up north of Kimbolton and I forgot how mint those roads are. Good to see a few R1s on the road too..........

[banditrider]

Good to see a few R1s on the road too..........

Shoulda had ya glasses & hearing aids on...

[SuperSonic]

it was an awesome day.. Not sure why your thanking me though.. the only bit of the ride I had to do with ended up in a U turn!

its been too long since I been up north of Kimbolton and I forgot how mint those roads are. Good to see a few R1s on the road too..........


Shoulda had ya glasses & hearing aids on...

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Flynn]

This just came thru on email, not sure if anyone interested???

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great Xmas & New Year. The weather is just lovely at the moment, so I hope you are all getting out on your bikes & having lots of fun.


We have some great rides coming up in the next few weeks.


Firstly, we have a mystery destination. This ride is booked for Sunday 13th February. Open to all riders.
Meet at Bisset Honda 10am, depart 10.30 sharp. Pick-up at Woodville School 10.40am & Dvke BP 11am.
$20 per person covers the lunch. This can be paid to myself anytime you see me or to Robert at work. Please have your money in by Friday 11th so the caterer can have her numbers set. This is a great day out and sure to impress everyone. Bring along your Mrs, its a great day & she'll love it. If the girls want to follow in a car, no worries as this is a lovely place to visit and worth the trip. Awesome for those with a convertable too lol, great family day out.


Secondly, we have a weekend ride planned for April, Fri 8th, Sat 9th, Sun 10th, home Monday.
The ride is called "The Long Weekend" and we plan to make it an annual event for the Tararua Social Riders & change the destination each year. This is open to all riders.
Ride up Fri stay in Gisborne (meal incl), Sat stay in Whangamata (meal incl), Sun stay in Taupo, ride home Monday 11th. The cost is still to be set, but looks like it should come in at $100 each, which is pretty dam good for 3 nites away with 2 meals. We are hoping to have a badge for this ride each year too. Numbers will have to be limited, so please reply your expressions of interest now, so you're not disappointed & miss out.


Brian's Gold Wing Club also has some exciting rides in the pipe-line, so I will keep you posted with them as they come to hand very shortly. A BBQ at Castlepoint in Jan & a Left/Right-Left/Right Ride with prizes in late Feb. Watch this space.


The Boyd riders from Hamilton have a ride on the first weekend in Feb, Gisborne, Napier & Taupo, so a group of us are planning on riding up to Napier to stay the night & catch up with them on Saturday 5th. So for the ones who don't do the Bay MC "One Nite Stand" that weekend, this will be a great one for you. I will let you know where we will be staying so you can book in, when I confirm it with Glenn.


OK, Im sure there's something here to tempt your taste buds, I just hope you can fit it ALL in lol. We will keep you posted as further details come to hand. Happy riding folks

[Flynn]

Sorry, it is from the lady at Bissett Honda, Pahiatua, incase you're wondering.

[banditrider]

Absolutely FMS!:woohoo:

Not quite so FMS!

[Owl]

Not quite so FMS!

I've got just the Angel you need!:D

Actually rotten luck, but it could've been worse. It may have come back out on the ride!

[banditrider]

I've got just the Angel you need!:D

No need to swear...

[Owl]

No need to swear...

I can see I'm gonna be stuck with them.:facepalm: I'll be fitting the rear next week I'd imagine, especially if this FWH ride happens this weekend.

[banditrider]

Great day out. Never mind the tar...

Piccys here (http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/090111ForgottenHighway#). Got a lot of video too. Cheers everyone! :niceone:

[86GSXR]

+1. Haven't been on a big ride like that for ages - most excellent!

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/01/forgotten-highway.html

There's a wee video on it but it's still doing the Audioswap thingee...

[Flynn]

Awesome stuff, that was great.

I know I can always rely on you to take the pictures so I can show the family where I've been, and that one of me on my bike, well, now I have an alibi, no seriously thanks to Sarge and the rest of the team, that was the first serious ride I'd been on since the TT2000 and I loved it barr the wind from the ParaPara's onward, I suppose we were getting closer to home!!!!!

[Owl]

Cheers to Sarge and everyone else for a mint day out!

Awesome detour from Wanga's BR, though I can't find it on Google, so I'll just have to do it again. Halcome Rd was mint as always, though looking forward to getting home after that. Talk about knackered:yawn:...........:zzzz:, though all good by 2.30am:eek5:

Now to go and wash my bike.:D

[NZsarge]

Talk about knackered:yawn:...........:zzzz:, though all good by 2.30am:eek5:


Dude! You're as bad as a night shift worker with the hours you keep but I have to admit I was awake at 3:30 myself.. :facepalm:

[NZsarge]

I've gotta say it was an awesome day yesterday, all the usual things that make a great day out on the bikes, great people, great roads etc..
Thanks for your company everyone it was a ripper of a day, good to be home though.
Where to for the next one?

[Owl]

:lol:

T had to put my bike away for me, cause I was out within about 5 minutes:facepalm:

Courier just arrived with my tools from Motomail:woohoo:

[specter]

Dude! You're as bad as a night shift worker with the hours you keep but I have to admit I was awake at 3:30 myself.. :facepalm:

man you guys are crazy! i hit the sack shortly after riving home!

[NZsarge]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/01/forgotten-highway.html



Super mint as always Andrew, cheers.

[NZsarge]

man you guys are crazy! i hit the sack shortly after riving home!

I should have said I was asleep by 11:00 but back up by 3am.

[SuperSonic]

Cheers Everyone for the minter day, both Sjaan and I really enjoyed the day, company and most of the roads bar the tar. FH is a pretty mint road, need to do it a few more times so I know were the hell it is going me thinks!!!!!!!!!!.:blink::scooter:

Longest trip so far this year:gob:

[NZsarge]

Longest trip so far this year:gob:

He he, despite what BR might think is a decent trip distance 600+ km's is a good day out I reckon.

[specter]

He he, despite what BR might think is a decent trip distance 600+ km's is a good day out I reckon.

was a good ride indeed, we covered many good roads and was never rushed to get somewhere.. was a very relaxing ride

[NZsarge]

Where to for the next one?

I think visit the East cape again, 'bout time.
going to investigate distances for evaluation for a day ride Vs a two or three day ride. Plan for end of this year (3 dayer), beginning of 2012 really...

[cowboyz]

mint day out.. i was shot byt he time i got home.. been a while since i been that far!
awesome roads.. awesome company.. awesome burger. what more could a guy want?

[Owl]

He he, despite what BR might think is a decent trip distance 600+ km's is a good day out I reckon.

It's actually the longest distance I've done in a day:facepalm:

[NZsarge]

what more could a guy want?

Photos... Or it didn't happen! :laugh:

[Owl]

what more could a guy want?

Mint slice!:D

[NZsarge]

It's actually the longest distance I've done in a day:facepalm:

Really? Hmm, we'll sort that out!

[Owl]

Really? Hmm, we'll sort that out!

Not until I get old and buy a Concours:shit:

[cowboyz]

the man of mystrey???

[Owl]

the man of mystrey???

Where's the mystery?:blink:

[NZsarge]

Not until I get old and buy a Concours:shit:
Yeah go on, if I can do a 800km day you can.

the man of mystrey???

FMS photo dude! :D

[specter]

Yeah go on, if I can do a 800km day you can.


yeah its easy when you have one of those fancy tank pillows like cowboyz! :bleh:

[cowboyz]

jealous much?

[specter]

jealous much?

VERY! too bad its not green eh?

cleaned up that photo a bit... looks FMS!
would be a very cool profile pic

[Owl]

Shit I just topped up with fuel................17ltr in an 18ltr tank:shit:

[cowboyz]

nice.. no point owning it if you just using it to store fuel!

[bogan]

Shit I just topped up with fuel................17ltr in an 18ltr tank:shit:

better than putting 17ltr in a 15ltr tank though init? :bleh:

[Owl]

better than putting 17ltr in a 15ltr tank though init? :bleh:

How the hell can anyone argue with that logic?:scratch:

[Flynn]

I think we should plan a waioeka or how ever you spell it, run?

who's in?:innocent:

I'm free this sunday:shutup::innocent:

[cowboyz]

racing all weekend this weekend...... maybe later on.

[Meanie]

Awesome day out all, thanks for the company and riding with enough care to all make it home in one piece :woohoo:
Id still like to see cowboyz do that route in reverse

[cowboyz]

i dont have a concours.. my bike doesnt have a reverse!

[Meanie]

i dont have a concours.. my bike doesnt have a reverse!

Dont need a connie or reverse, just turn thebike around. Come on Lance you can do it

[yod]

sounds like a FMS ride as usual, shame I couldn't make it, i actually had a pass but decided I needed to get my shit together and carry on building my shed.....

DAGNABBIT!!!!! :crybaby:

[Meanie]

sounds like a FMS ride as usual, shame I couldn't make it, i actually had a pass but decided I needed to get my shit together and carry on building my shed.....

DAGNABBIT!!!!! :crybaby:

Give up while you still have your sanity

[cowboyz]

apparently not!

[KiwiKat]

Did sound like a magic ride. Sad I missed it. :angry:

Heading Kimbolton, Pohangina, Saddle, Tui (swim) tomorrow, if fine.

[NZsarge]

sounds like a FMS ride as usual, shame I couldn't make it, i actually had a pass but decided I needed to get my shit together and carry on building my shed.....

DAGNABBIT!!!!! :crybaby:

Yeh dude, was a pearler! Nevermind though, something else will crop up in the future without doubt. Btw, new Bike Rider Mag has ride (launch) report on the new Z1000SX.

[NZsarge]

I think we should plan a waioeka or how ever you spell it, run?

who's in?:innocent:

I'm free this sunday:shutup::innocent:

Yeah not this Sunday mate but i'd be keen on that, it's one sweet piece of road. Maybe before the end of the good weather though.

[yod]

Btw, new Bike Rider Mag has ride (launch) report on the new Z1000SX.

Translation: come to the Daaark Siiiide :devil2:

[NZsarge]

Translation: come to the Daaark Siiiide :devil2:

Looks real mint in the photo's, gonna be a stunner in the flesh I reckon.

[Owl]

All clean again (chain too) and ready for the next ride!!!

FMS!:D

228505228504

[NZsarge]

All clean again (chain too) and ready for the next ride!!!

FMS!:D

228505228504

I'll do mine this evening once it's cooled of a bit, freakin' hot in the sun atm!

[Meanie]

freakin' hot in the sun atm!

Fuck yea, im having a hard time getting motivated to do anything in this heat

[specter]

i gave the gsxr a good scrub today...
i still need to give the chain a good huck out..

[NZsarge]

i still need to give the chain a good huck out..

If ya got the spare time to go get it and money try Muc-off chain cleaner, bloody brilliant! Spray on, bit of a scrub, hose off, job done.

[specter]

If ya got the spare time to go get it and money try Muc-off chain cleaner, bloody brilliant! Spray on, bit of a scrub, hose off, job done.

yea. but i want to carry the least amount of shit down to chch

[banditrider]

Yeah go on, if I can do a 800km day you can

CDMTC were talking about another 800km in a Day ride before winter...


I think we should plan a waioeka or how ever you spell it, run?:

That's a great day ride! Good practice for the TT with it being around the 1,000km mark. Did it mid-winter a couple of years back - very crisp start but a fantastic day out...

[NZsarge]

yea. but i want to carry the least amount of shit down to chch

Buy a can here and leave it here, if you feel the need to clean your chain while you're away buy another can down there.

[86GSXR]

Waioeka gorge? Yes please :drool:

[yod]

Waioeka gorge? Yes please :drool:

i concur :eek:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Custom+St&daddr=-38.73365,175.25994+to:Whitmore+St+to:Bridge+St+to:-39.08812,177.22257+to:Cambridge+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FSAXmf0dwq95Cg%3BFa74sP0dJEFyCikjFbJZk0Jrb TFgHZ4GYe8AEw%3BFbqRu_0d1I9zCg%3BFZL6u_0dBiyRCg%3B FQiQq_0dqjOQCinXNtiq05JobTFwVqAGYe8AEw%3BFVgWmf0d1 sN5Cg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=8&via=1,4&sll=-39.176917,176.643677&sspn=3.308641,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

[86GSXR]

i concur :eek:

Sweet! It's difficult to find a more exhilarating set of sweeps than that baby!

[Owl]

i concur :eek:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Custom+St&daddr=-38.73365,175.25994+to:Whitmore+St+to:Bridge+St+to:-39.08812,177.22257+to:Cambridge+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FSAXmf0dwq95Cg%3BFa74sP0dJEFyCikjFbJZk0Jrb TFgHZ4GYe8AEw%3BFbqRu_0d1I9zCg%3BFZL6u_0dBiyRCg%3B FQiQq_0dqjOQCinXNtiq05JobTFwVqAGYe8AEw%3BFVgWmf0d1 sN5Cg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=8&via=1,4&sll=-39.176917,176.643677&sspn=3.308641,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

:eek5:

The extra k's from Ashhurst to Palmy would be a killer!

[86GSXR]

Just trailer the bike out to Ashhurst Al :laugh:

[NZsarge]

i concur :eek:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Custom+St&daddr=-38.73365,175.25994+to:Whitmore+St+to:Bridge+St+to:-39.08812,177.22257+to:Cambridge+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FSAXmf0dwq95Cg%3BFa74sP0dJEFyCikjFbJZk0Jrb TFgHZ4GYe8AEw%3BFbqRu_0d1I9zCg%3BFZL6u_0dBiyRCg%3B FQiQq_0dqjOQCinXNtiq05JobTFwVqAGYe8AEw%3BFVgWmf0d1 sN5Cg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=8&via=1,4&sll=-39.176917,176.643677&sspn=3.308641,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

That's mint! Big ride though... Well for me anyway..:whistle:

[NZsarge]

What if ya went up through Taupo, Rotorua? The odd rider from the bay might be sweet with doing that then, just a thought.

[Flynn]

Looks like Yod Muldoon's think big project:wait:

[Meanie]

i concur :eek:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Custom+St&daddr=-38.73365,175.25994+to:Whitmore+St+to:Bridge+St+to:-39.08812,177.22257+to:Cambridge+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FSAXmf0dwq95Cg%3BFa74sP0dJEFyCikjFbJZk0Jrb TFgHZ4GYe8AEw%3BFbqRu_0d1I9zCg%3BFZL6u_0dBiyRCg%3B FQiQq_0dqjOQCinXNtiq05JobTFwVqAGYe8AEw%3BFVgWmf0d1 sN5Cg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=8&via=1,4&sll=-39.176917,176.643677&sspn=3.308641,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8


That looks like an awesome poodle

[Monie]

That's mint! Big ride though... Well for me anyway..:whistle:


You can do it ....... you can do it said the little train...





That looks like an awesome poodle

with ashhurst riders..... yeah right ......
i; am in ......

[banditrider]

i concur :eek:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Custom+St&daddr=-38.73365,175.25994+to:Whitmore+St+to:Bridge+St+to:-39.08812,177.22257+to:Cambridge+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FSAXmf0dwq95Cg%3BFa74sP0dJEFyCikjFbJZk0Jrb TFgHZ4GYe8AEw%3BFbqRu_0d1I9zCg%3BFZL6u_0dBiyRCg%3B FQiQq_0dqjOQCinXNtiq05JobTFwVqAGYe8AEw%3BFVgWmf0d1 sN5Cg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=8&via=1,4&sll=-39.176917,176.643677&sspn=3.308641,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

Not bad, a bit much SH1. Gotta few suggestions...

[Monie]

so when is this for flynn... or is it yod ...

[NZsarge]

so when is this for flynn... or is it yod ...

Not too soon I hope, gotta get over the holiday money drought.. :rolleyes:

[SuperSonic]

Not bad, a bit much SH1. Gotta few suggestions...

Is this a day trip???? might need to:apumpin:before hand:eek:

[banditrider]

Is this a day trip???? might need to:apumpin:before hand:eek:

1,000km = 12 hours :scooter:

[Owl]

1,000km = 12 hours :scooter:

You're not allowing for the "Center of the Universe" factor!

1000km = 16 hours at best:D

[banditrider]

You're not allowing for the "Center of the Universe" factor!

1000km = 16 hours at best:D

I've allowed for a half hour lunch break...

[Owl]

I've allowed for a half hour lunch break...

Half an hour?:shit:

Would've only just finished talking shit, taking pics and thinking about what to order:laugh:

Only just learnt not to share a number!

[banditrider]

Half an hour?:shit:

Would've only just finished talking shit, taking pics and thinking about what to order:laugh:

Sandwiches - no eggs...

[yod]

In the immortal words of our esteemed colleague, Mr B. Rider Esq; "This is not an endurance event..."

[NZsarge]

In the immortal words of our esteemed colleague, Mr B. Rider Esq; "This is not an endurance event..."

Ya sure about that? :blink:

[yod]

Ya sure about that? :blink:

probably be better off adding a few hundred k's more and then make it a 2 day jaunt to be honest

but since Mrs Yod is due to pop :baby: in 12 days, it's all a bit of a pipe dream for me, for a while anyway

[Flynn]

so when is this for flynn... or is it yod ...

May be easter?? Anniversary weekend is too close, Waitangi is a Saturday, S Cross March, Apiti Scamper 2nd April, After that is my thought?? Any one got a better idea?



Only just learnt not to share a number!

Not with Andrew anyway.

I suppose you gotta expect a little bit of greif when you go to places where the waitress's mother is her sister and her father is a ram.:eek:

[Flynn]

Are you gonna post your suggestions, BR?

I have to give mum 8 hours notice, before the ride so she can sleep on it and I can get up early and go so she can't change her mind :laugh:, just like last Sunday:laugh:

[kiwigjt]

Thinking I might have to miss this one, it could be a bit much on the 250cc's of Korean goodness.

[cowboyz]

tbh.. I think youll get on just fine. you handled sunday in your stride!

[86GSXR]

Thinking I might have to miss this one, it could be a bit much on the 250cc's of Korean goodness.


tbh.. I think youll get on just fine. you handled sunday in your stride!

I concur, the Korean goodness held up just fine. Can't miss the gorge, it's mint! Now just have to work out if it's a day trip or an overnighter, dates, and which bike to take. Day is probably preferable for me and Mo at this stage but hmmmmm

[ezirider]

I concur, the Korean goodness held up just fine. Can't miss the gorge, it's mint! Now just have to work out if it's a day trip or an overnighter, dates, and which bike to take. Day is probably preferable for me and Mo at this stage but hmmmmm

do it after the 28/1. I'll have my license back then and I'm real sick of reading about these rides and not joining in!!!!

[Owl]

do it after the 28/1. I'll have my license back then and I'm real sick of reading about these rides and not joining in!!!!

:violin:

That's what happens when you're a bad egg:bleh:

Sorry, couldn't help myself.:facepalm:

[ezirider]

:violin:

That's what happens when you're a bad egg:bleh:

Sorry, couldn't help myself.:facepalm:

i know i know!!!!!!! I did the crime, I've done the time (almost :Police::spanking:) and I'm just itching to get back on the bloody thing and go for some rides now!!!!!!

[yod]

Top 5 most reliable sportsbikes

"More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 5 reliable sportsbikes."

1. Honda SP2
2. Honda CBR600
3. Honda SP1
4. Honda CBR900
5. Honda CBR1000

:bleh:

bring on the one-liners.....:msn-wink:

[86GSXR]

Top 5 most reliable sportsbikes

"More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 5 reliable sportsbikes."

1. Honda SP2
2. Honda CBR600
3. Honda SP1
4. Honda CBR900
5. Honda CBR1000

:bleh:

bring on the one-liners.....:msn-wink:

I didn't know MCN was a gay porn site Jonno :wings:

[Owl]

"More than 12,000 MCN readers "

That's your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th mistake!:msn-wink:

[bogan]

that's pretty surprising, would have thought the SP1 would be above the CBR600 :whistle: all good otherwise...

[specter]

Top 5 most reliable sportsbikes

"More than 12.000 gay porn readers have responded to our biking britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 5 reliable sportsbikes."

1. Honda SP2
2. Honda CBR600
3. Honda SP1
4. Honda CBR900
5. Honda CBR1000

:bleh:

bring on the one-liners.....:msn-wink:

here fixed that one up for ya

[NZsarge]

Top 5 most reliable sportsbikes

"More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 5 reliable Honda sportsbikes."

1. Honda SP2
2. Honda CBR600
3. Honda SP1
4. Honda CBR900
5. Honda CBR1000

:bleh:

bring on the one-liners.....:msn-wink:
Looking to a British survey is you're first mistake...

[yod]

:lol:

buy a honda, feel the looooove......

:laugh:

[Owl]

:lol:

buy a honda, feel the looooove......

:laugh:

Can kickers:rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

:lol:

buy a honda, feel the looooove......

:laugh:

Umm, yeah.... Not gonna happen! Besides, the dark side awaits you...

[MSTRS]

You guys riding anywhere tomorrow?

[NZsarge]

You guys riding anywhere tomorrow?

Why's that John, you bringing your bike down to Manfeild?

[MSTRS]

Not for the trackday.
But am coming down on the bike. Rd2 on Sunday.
Had the idea to do Gentle Annie/Vinegar Hill for a change...

[NZsarge]

What time do ya reckon you'll get to the V.Hill turn off?

[MSTRS]

No idea, John. Was just thinking - we have all day, so why not go that way...
If there was a ride on, somewhere in that direction, it might be nice to join up. Otherwise, we'll just do our own thing.

[NZsarge]

No idea, John. Was just thinking - we have all day, so why not go that way...
Yes indeed, why not...


If there was a ride on, somewhere in that direction, it might be nice to join up. Otherwise, we'll just do our own thing.
Nothing organized but keep you're eyes peeled ya never know, would'nt mind a ride through V.hill before I go back to work, we'll see who else pops their head in and puts their hand up aye...

[Monie]

Not for the trackday.
But am coming down on the bike. Rd2 on Sunday.
Had the idea to do Gentle Annie/Vinegar Hill for a change...

the gentle annie is it sealed all the way... we might be in for a ride...

about time i got out ...

[MSTRS]

Not yet. Under 10kms gravel this side only. It's in good nick for the most part as it's in the last stages of prep for sealing.
We thought we'd get away 10 - 10.30, have lunch in Taihape and then mosey on down...

[ynot slow]

Take fly spray,last time in Taihape for coffee outside it was like outback Aussie.

[cowboyz]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133382-cowboyz-R2-effort.

my ride today... awesome day out!

[cowboyz]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lancebroyden/Motott15111#

pics from the motoTT day

[NZsarge]

Not technically a ride but whatever, gonna gather at the Ashhurst Inn tomorrow at 2pm for a coffee and wot not, feel free to bowl on along..

[Owl]

I'll be there:niceone:

[ynot slow]

Not technically a ride but whatever, gonna gather at the Ashhurst Inn tomorrow at 2pm for a coffee and wot not, feel free to bowl on along..

Ya put a hex on the weather saying ride.

[Monie]

Not yet. Under 10kms gravel this side only. It's in good nick for the most part as it's in the last stages of prep for sealing.
We thought we'd get away 10 - 10.30, have lunch in Taihape and then mosey on down...

have finally reply i got the wrong day cowboyz told me that night that it was sat not sunday oh well better luck next time or i should learn to read propley...

[MSTRS]

No worries. We did the Annie, and found out that road info was wrong...
There is gravel still on both sides of the hill. Taihape side really rough - because they are working on it.

[cowboyz]

stunting!

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[Owl]

:lol:

I noticed even the toy ones are ugly:shutup:

Anyway I'm going for a ride.:ride:

[bogan]

did the back roads from danniverk to waipuk, then on to kairakau beach, FMS ride! not quite ideal weather, but still managed to forget about where I was supposed to be going :D

[NZsarge]

did the back roads from danniverk to waipuk, then on to kairakau beach, FMS ride! not quite ideal weather, but still managed to forget about where I was supposed to be going :D

Sweet! went to Napier today, Owl and I went up just for a laugh, nothin' funny about the heat up there! Frig it was HOT!

[bogan]

Sweet! went to Napier today, Owl and I went up just for a laugh, nothin' funny about the heat up there! Frig it was HOT!

fuck yeh, anything under 100 and the heat started building up :sunny:

[NZsarge]

fuck yeh, anything under 100 and the heat started building up :sunny:

Reckon, roads were well slippery in place too.

[Flynn]

Sad, according to the news, some one has been killed on a bike out herbertville:gob:

[cowboyz]

Sweet! went to Napier today, Owl and I went up just for a laugh, nothin' funny about the heat up there! Frig it was HOT!


Reckon, roads were well slippery in place too.

sorry i could come for lunch.. you made dam good time getting to napier! shark feeding was fun though!

[NZsarge]

sorry i could come for lunch.. you made dam good time getting to napier!

No more that 100kph at and point in time..

shark feeding was fun though!

What kinda sharks?

[Ascott]

Sweet! went to Napier today, Owl and I went up just for a laugh, nothin' funny about the heat up there! Frig it was HOT!

Hi "Sarge" was heading home from the "wairapa" gave you a wave, thought it was you, would have waved anyway, don't remember just were it was!:woohoo:
Al

[cowboyz]

What kinda sharks?

the swimmy kind!

took bike back to afc with the leaking fork seal. they were interested in looking at it for nothing (being as they fixed it 50km ago) so instead of banging my head against the wall I took it to freedom and they are repairing it. Got myself a FXR150 as a loner bike and found out for sure that lanesplitting is definitely illegal! $150 illegal actually......

[Owl]

the swimmy kind!

I was going to say grey ones, but I knew you'd have a good answer.:laugh:


Got myself a FXR150 as a loner bike and found out for sure that lanesplitting is definitely illegal! $150 illegal actually......

Ouch..........though "lanesplitting kills":facepalm: Still waiting for my $80 speeding ticket.

Good luck with the fork seal!

[cowboyz]

i have 2000 things to say... being as a picture is worth 1000 words.....

[NZsarge]

Hi "Sarge" was heading home from the "wairapa" gave you a wave, thought it was you, would have waved anyway, don't remember just were it was!:woohoo:
Al
Hope I waved, if i didn't I wasn't being a snob, honest...

the swimmy kind!

took bike back to afc with the leaking fork seal. they were interested in looking at it for nothing (being as they fixed it 50km ago) so instead of banging my head against the wall I took it to freedom and they are repairing it. Got myself a FXR150 as a loner bike and found out for sure that lanesplitting is definitely illegal! $150 illegal actually......

They were OR weren't interested in looking at it?
Awesome 150 power! Careful it don't spit you off!
Bugger about the fine, hope it didn't come with demerits.

[86GSXR]

the swimmy kind!

took bike back to afc with the leaking fork seal. they were interested in looking at it for nothing (being as they fixed it 50km ago) so instead of banging my head against the wall I took it to freedom and they are repairing it. Got myself a FXR150 as a loner bike and found out for sure that lanesplitting is definitely illegal! $150 illegal actually......

Doh! You'll have the 9 back by Friday I hope :D

[NZsarge]

i have 2000 things to say... being as a picture is worth 1000 words.....

Friggin' mint brake lines!

[cowboyz]

Hope I waved, if i didn't I wasn't being a snob, honest...


They were OR weren't interested in looking at it?
Awesome 150 power! Careful it don't spit you off!
Bugger about the fine, hope it didn't come with demerits.
oops... werent! so fuck em. freedom can have my money if I gonna pay someone to do the job again it might as well not be the guys who took forever and fucked it up the first time.


Doh! You'll have the 9 back by Friday I hope :D
will be back today! and brakes put on in the next couple of days!


Friggin' mint brake lines!
awesome huh! cant wait to see them on the bike!

[banditrider]

Doh! You'll have the 9 back by Friday I hope :D

Must have missed a post - thought he'd traded it...

[cowboyz]

bikes back already.. apparently there was a bit of a chip in the fork that needed sanding off that the friendly company missed. On the upside.. Im getting used to paying for all work to be done twice. anyhow.. bike will be at taupo this weekend and i will be smiling!

[NZsarge]

bikes back already.. apparently there was a bit of a chip in the fork that needed sanding off that the friendly company missed. On the upside.. Im getting used to paying for all work to be done twice. anyhow.. bike will be at taupo this weekend and i will be smiling!

Sweet, good to hear it's sorted, now onto those brake lines...