Manawatu weekend rides

[SuperSonic]

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!

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr good old Suzuki Freedom to the fix up a kawa, were not even a kawa company can do right. Goes to show that suzuki rocks.:yes::woohoo:

[banditrider]

I have the need to rack up some k's......

[yod]

I have the need to rack up some k's......

castlepoint looks like the spot to head for tomorrow....

[banditrider]

castlepoint looks like the spot to head for tomorrow....

Thinking a bit more like:

[yod]

Thinking a bit more like:

is ahititi to ohura sealed? (or have i got the wrong road?)

[banditrider]

I think so - think a GC went through there...

[ynot slow]

I think so - think a GC went through there...

Not as far as I know,gravel about half the length of it.

[banditrider]

Not as far as I know,gravel about half the length of it.

Got on the road too late to find out so just did Halcombe-Marton-Fordell-Paras-Fields Track-Ohingaiti-Pemberton and home. Hot work out there now...

https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/120211FieldsTrackOhingaiti#

[NZsarge]

Hot work out there now...


That's no joke! Was a stinker!

[banditrider]

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/02/fields-track-ohingaiti.html

[SuperSonic]

Yep hot as on the track at taupo yesterday too. And again today. Watch some awesome racing with 86 doing a fantastic job and cowboyz setting pbs all day. Nice. Nice ride home with only one top and one car deciding that a not look pass maneuver was ok! Only to find i was right in front of him as he pulled out round a blind corner! Go figure! Anyway v.hill to home 28 min best time. Slippery in places on such a hot day otherwise perfect. :scooter:

[cowboyz]

awesome weeekend. Taupo track rocks!!! Race report coming soon when I have a rest cause I buggered but mint mint weekend.
Our shed did well with 3 of us placing well in the championship overall. FMS!!!!

[NZsarge]

awesome weeekend. Taupo track rocks!!! Race report coming soon when I have a rest cause I buggered but mint mint weekend.
Our shed did well with 3 of us placing well in the championship overall. FMS!!!!

Sweet. Changed the oil on the bike yesterday, too hot for anything else..

[cowboyz]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134601-cowboyz-R3-PMCC

this is what I been up to!

[Flynn]

awesome weeekend. Taupo track rocks!!! Race report coming soon when I have a rest cause I buggered but mint mint weekend.
Our shed did well with 3 of us placing well in the championship overall. FMS!!!!

AArrrr, that's where you and 86 were heading on Fri night when I saw you 2

[86GSXR]

Indeed it was, a superb weekends racing :rockon:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134645-86-s-PMCC-Summer-Series-Round-3

[Meanie]

Indeed it was, a superb weekends racing :rockon:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134645-86-s-PMCC-Summer-Series-Round-3

Hoons :rofl:

[NZsarge]

Hoons :rofl:

Track day on Sunday, take the Concours.

[Meanie]

Track day on Sunday, take the Concours.

One way to scrub my new tyres in i guess

[banditrider]

One way to scrub my new tyres in i guess

Need to save them don't ya - gotta do 5-6,000km very very shortly...:scooter:

[Meanie]

Need to save them don't ya - gotta do 5-6,000km very very shortly...:scooter:

Well whatever do you mean :whistle:









:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: can we go now can we go now can we go now

[banditrider]

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: can we go now can we go now can we go now

Well, I'm ready...

[SuperSonic]

Track day on Sunday,

Me going anyone:woohoo: else?? :innocent::corn:

[Baldy]

cruiser ride from freedom suzuki pnth 19/2/2011:yes: baldy

[cowboyz]

Me going anyone:woohoo: else?? :innocent::corn:

ill be there.. in the slow group....(not kidding btw) Plan hatching....

[Owl]

I'll be there to watch cowboyz plan un-hatch!

[cowboyz]

following sarge round the way

[yod]

following sarge round the way

mintage!

have they got a z1000sx down there yet?

[Monie]

so thats what you two were up to this avo...

[SuperSonic]

following sarge round the way

Mint, new race bike, now ya talking, you will be champion in superbike next with this machine :yes:

[NZsarge]

mintage!

have they got a z1000sx down there yet?

Nope but the salesman mentioned something about being a month away but I don't think he new when or if they were getting one really.

[NZsarge]

so thats what you two were up to this avo...
Yes indeedy

Mint, new race bike, now ya talking, you will be champion in superbike next with this machine :yes:

Tell ya all about it Sunday.

[Owl]

Still

:wait:

:wait:

:wait:

[Flynn]

Looks like Sarge is going green??:facepalm:

[86GSXR]

Very mint!

[cowboyz]

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sonic being super....

[banditrider]

Pretty super alright!

[SuperSonic]

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sonic being super....

Awesome if I don't say so myself :woohoo:. Thanks Lance for video clip. Will keep that one.:yes:

[nadroj]

OK fess up... Who was it?
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/8877315/double-win-for-manawatu-man/

[Monie]

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sonic being super....

a least it not sonic doing cowboyz [ god iam sick] ...lol

[cowboyz]

a least it not sonic doing cowboyz [ god iam sick] ...lol

thats a completely different video and invloves a honda........

[yod]

thats a completely different video and invloves a kawasaki, a suzuki, a hamster and a large jar of nutella............

:sick::puke:

[cowboyz]

:sick::puke:

which reminds me... this one time.... at honda camp................

[yod]

which reminds me... this one time.... at honda camp................

....i actually managed to pass someone....

:dodge:

[banditrider]

thats a completely different video and invloves a honda........

Please, please keep that one private!


a least it not sonic doing cowboyz [ god iam sick] ...lol

Oh, oh, someone's seen it already! :sick::sick::sick::sick:

[NZsarge]

Just wanna say to those heading out on the Southern Cross rally tomorrow (or when ever), enjoy, hope the weather treats you well and take care, I look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

[banditrider]

Cheers dude, heading down on Friday - right when all that good weather is due...

[Flynn]

O.k. is any one considering doing the Christchurch Earthquake appeal run in Wellington, March 19th?

I'm 99% sure I'll go, thinking about meeting in the square at say 8am ish and heading down. Meeting whoever on the way and doing the Bizo down there?

[banditrider]

O.k. is any one considering doing the Christchurch Earthquake appeal run in Wellington, March 19th?

I'm 99% sure I'll go, thinking about meeting in the square at say 8am ish and heading down. Meeting whoever on the way and doing the Bizo down there?

I'll be keen, catch up when I get back from the SC.

[86GSXR]

Just wanna say to those heading out on the Southern Cross rally tomorrow (or when ever), enjoy, hope the weather treats you well and take care, I look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

+1. Yes, take care you lot. Don't have too much fun while the rest of us are stuck at work eh :niceone:


I'll be keen, catch up when I get back from the SC.

I'm probably keen for this one too, exceptionally good cause!

[HappyGOriding]

For all those keen to do the run to welly on the 19th I'm organising a group ride for those heading down.
Will be leaving Levin at 9am from BP station,heading into Otaki via Waitohu Valley rd/Rahui rd. Stopping at Mobil Paraparaumu to pick up any Kapiti riders then heading over piecok hill rd and taking paremata rd to the starting point.
As Flynn has stated above meet in the square and then head on down to levin BP.It would be great to have some Manawatu riders to ride with.

[SuperSonic]

Might be heading up to Taupo for the Moto TT day that weekend. But will keep it in mind as one awesome reason to go to Well for a ride.

[ynot slow]

Am keen to give it a go,see what happens closer to time.

[Flynn]

For all those keen to do the run to welly on the 19th I'm organising a group ride for those heading down.
Will be leaving Levin at 9am from BP station,heading into Otaki via Waitohu Valley rd/Rahui rd. Stopping at Mobil Paraparaumu to pick up any Kapiti riders then heading over piecok hill rd and taking paremata rd to the starting point.
As Flynn has stated above meet in the square and then head on down to levin BP.It would be great to have some Manawatu riders to ride with.

Thanks sounds like a plan, we'll meet in the square, leave at 8am meet up with you and cruize on down. Thanks for letting us know:niceone::niceone:

[HappyGOriding]

No probs hopefully the weather good for a great turnout

[banditrider]

Queen Charolette Drive, Rai & Whangamoa Saddles mintastic!

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/03/southern-cross-day-1-crossing-ditch.html

[Flynn]

Arrrr, it makes me jealous BR:eek::eek:

[ynot slow]

Arrrr, it makes me jealous BR:eek::eek:

Nah a much more leisurely tour of South Island for me lol.

[banditrider]

In Invercargil with Meanie & Monie. Managed to do a couple of posts on the blog with my crappy tablet. Southern Cross kicks off at 12pm tomorrow! Woohoo! :scooter:

[cowboyz]

nice! good riding for the next week. wish i was there!

[yod]

nice! good riding for the next week. wish i was there!

amen to that

buller gorge rocks:yes:

[banditrider]

buller gorge rocks:yes:

Only the Upper this time but it was mint!

Brilliant 1st day of the Southern X yesterday - 8.5 hours from Bluff to Cheviot including stops...just follow Monie...

[Meanie]

Home for the night, off to the Naki tomorrow am
Two thoughts cross my mind Buller Gorge rocks of course, and the road to Milford sound is simply amazing
FMS... :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[banditrider]

Crown Range Road: 8:30am Sunday morning...

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And piccys so far. (https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2011SouthernCross#)

[Owl]

and the road to Milford sound is simply amazing
FMS... :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Ain't that the truth! What did you think of the Homer tunnel?


Crown Range Road: 8:30am Sunday morning...

That looks like it has potential, but I mentally fall off at 0.25:facepalm:

[NZsarge]

Home for the night, off to the Naki tomorrow am
Two thoughts cross my mind Buller Gorge rocks of course, and the road to Milford sound is simply amazing
FMS... :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
Sweet!

Crown Range Road: 8:30am Sunday morning...

Nice!


That looks like it has potential, but I mentally fall off at 0.25:facepalm:
:laugh:

[86GSXR]

Yeah baby. South Island rocks :woohoo:

[Flynn]

All good, pity I couldn't be there this year, but too just simply couldn't afford it this time round.:angry:

[robertydog]

And piccys so far. (https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2011SouthernCross#)

Nice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,

[banditrider]

Nice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,

More added now!

[banditrider]

Quick blog of last four days: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/03/all-done.html

[Gerbs]

Damn you banditrider..... now I wish I had attached a video camera when I did my ride beginning of Feburary!

[banditrider]

Damn you banditrider..... now I wish I had attached a video camera when I did my ride beginning of Feburary!

More video up now if you've got nothing to do...

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=737521BFDBF44FEF

[taff1954]

For all those keen to do the run to welly on the 19th I'm organising a group ride for those heading down.
Will be leaving Levin at 9am from BP station,heading into Otaki via Waitohu Valley rd/Rahui rd. Stopping at Mobil Paraparaumu to pick up any Kapiti riders then heading over piecok hill rd and taking paremata rd to the starting point.
As Flynn has stated above meet in the square and then head on down to levin BP.It would be great to have some Manawatu riders to ride with.

Might meet up with y'all either at Levin or at the Paraparaumu Mobil - depending how the run down from the 'Naki goes. Just hoping the weathers at least half-decent

[Flynn]

Might meet up with y'all either at Levin or at the Paraparaumu Mobil - depending how the run down from the 'Naki goes. Just hoping the weathers at least half-decent

Here here to the weather comment:baby:

[cowboyz]

More video up now if you've got nothing to do...

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=737521BFDBF44FEF

nice videos! Im sooo coming the next one!

[Gerbs]

Loving the music you have in those videos - got some more details on who it is?

Also, what camera are you using? How long does a memory stick last?

[banditrider]

Music: Youtube Audio swap, "Easy listening" category...

Camera: little JVC handycam, 16GB card gives nearly 6 hours at quality setting I use (1 below highest).

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/JVC-Everio-GZ-MS100-Camcorder-Review-35154.htm

[NZsarge]

Music: Youtube Audio swap, "Easy listening" category...

Camera: little JVC handycam, 16GB card gives nearly 6 hours at quality setting I use (1 below highest).


Just one thing dude, yeh gonna have to polish up that screen a bit, getting a few scratches...

[banditrider]

Just one thing dude, yeh gonna have to polish up that screen a bit, getting a few scratches...

You're not wrong. Lost count of the number of times I had to clean it - windscreen brushes at garages are not ideal...

[HappyGOriding]

Might meet up with y'all either at Levin or at the Paraparaumu Mobil - depending how the run down from the 'Naki goes. Just hoping the weathers at least half-decent

Weather looking good for saturday, hope to see you all there, will keep a lookout for a RF900

[taff1954]

Weather looking good for saturday, hope to see you all there, will keep a lookout for a RF900

Pretty much decided I'm riding, anyway. Need a good day out on the bike, so will see everyone at Levin, or Kapiti, or Papakowhai, or some point in between. Ride safe, everyone

[SuperSonic]

Ok so what's the plan for Sat, :first:Flynn:Oi:?? What time we meeting in town, anyone know how long the ride in wellington is? And what time are we arriving at this place called pnj:apint:??:rolleyes:

[HappyGOriding]

Ok so what's the plan for Sat, :first:Flynn:Oi:?? What time we meeting in town, anyone know how long the ride in wellington is? And what time are we arriving at this place called pnj:apint:??:rolleyes:

The ride itself is only about an hour long. Start point: Aotea lagoon, Porirua 10:30am

[banditrider]

Ok so what's the plan for Sat, :first:Flynn:Oi:?? What time we meeting in town, anyone know how long the ride in wellington is? And what time are we arriving at this place called pnj:apint:??:rolleyes:

Think he was talking about meeting in the square and leaving around 8. Have to visit Wellington M/C afterwards...

[dogsnbikes]

windscreen brushes at garages are not ideal...

but their great for cleaning bikes with:rolleyes:

Nice footage of the crown range....last time I did it,it was gravel and in a corolla

[banditrider]

Nice footage of the crown range....last time I did it,it was gravel and in a corolla

You need to fix that! Should be easy for you eh?

[Flynn]

Yeah, I think we meet in the Square ready to leave at 8am, By Bethany's at the Council Building, unless any one else has a better idea or if it is crappy weather we'll meet BP Rangi? :headbang:

[Owl]

Have a good ride tomorrow everyone. Hope it goes well and there's a great turnout.:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

You need to fix that! Should be easy for you eh?

Reakon so!! what with long service leave coming up and all the time I have off it shouldn't be so hard :rolleyes:

[SuperSonic]

Yeah, I think we meet in the Square ready to leave at 8am, By Bethany's at the Council Building, unless any one else has a better idea or if it is crappy weather we'll meet BP Rangi? :headbang:

Perfect see ya in the morning then at bethany's. :banana::banana::clap::clap:. :cool:

[NZsarge]

Yeah that was mint, cheers Yod. A spin through the Porangahau loop, lot of fresh seal between Weber and Wimbledon though, most everywhere else was sweet. Chance meeting with BR in Waipuk out for a spin on the new machine, seems pretty stoked so far so that's good.
Good weekend all round really, spin on the Spyder's yesterday and a spin on my own today, pretty mint weather to boot, nice.

[banditrider]

Yeah, hard case running into ya. Mint ride today for me on the new beastie. About 470km all up with only about 10km of gravel. The Napier-Taihape road rocks! It's been ages since I've been over it and I'd rate it up with the FH easily. Don't let the slowly vanishing gravel put you off.

Blog and piccys later...

[NZsarge]

Yeah, hard case running into ya. Mint ride today for me on the new beastie. About 470km all up with only about 10km of gravel. The Napier-Taihape road rocks! It's been ages since I've been over it and I'd rate it up with the FH easily. Don't let the slowly vanishing gravel put you off.

Blog and piccys later...

Yeah soon gonna have to check that road out I think.

[banditrider]

A few pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/200311NapierTaihapeLoop#

[Owl]

Good weekend all round really

I was just working:whistle:

Painting is complete though, including the frame (impossible to match pfffft):rolleyes:. Fat-bars assembled with standard heated grips (sport suck), so nearly there.:wait:

[NZsarge]

I was just working:whistle:

Painting is complete though, including the frame (impossible to match pfffft):rolleyes:. Fat-bars assembled with standard heated grips (sport suck), so nearly there.:wait:

Nice!
.......

[NZsarge]

Gonna give Freedom Suzuki a ring tomorrow and see what they'll charge me for a 190/55 Road 3.

[yod]

Yeah that was mint, cheers Yod. A spin through the Porangahau loop, lot of fresh seal between Weber and Wimbledon though, most everywhere else was sweet. Chance meeting with BR in Waipuk out for a spin on the new machine, seems pretty stoked so far so that's good.
Good weekend all round really, spin on the Spyder's yesterday and a spin on my own today, pretty mint weather to boot, nice.
cheers Sarge, 'bout time i got the fekkin thing out of the garage! Porangahau to Waipuk was FMS, great day for it, nice to catch up with BR and his new beast randomly too :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

cheers Sarge, 'bout time i got the fekkin thing out of the garage! Porangahau to Waipuk was FMS, great day for it, nice to catch up with BR and his new beast randomly too :yes:

I did see a blue bird out himitangi way yesterday with a red pack rak and wondered if you were out and about

[banditrider]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136260-Wellington-Free-Ambulance-Charity-Run-(Sun-17-April)

[banditrider]

Been a pootling...

https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/0804112010GrandChallengeReRun#

[86GSXR]

Just round the block then I see :ride:

[Owl]

You sure get around Andrew:yes:

[banditrider]

Great route!

236218

[Bonez]

I'm off for a quiet poodle to Havelock North tomorrow if anyone is interested. Gassing up at Ashhurst around 8:30 all going well.

[NZsarge]

I'm off for a quiet poodle to Havelock North tomorrow if anyone is interested. Gassing up at Ashhurst around 8:30 all going well.

You taking that 800 for a longer ride? ;)

[Bonez]

Oh wish:innocent: How'd the pics come out?

[NZsarge]

Bloody good Bonez, Cowboyz camera though so it's up to him to post them up.

[yod]

Oh wish:innocent: How'd the pics come out?

saw ya heading out on the 800 as I got to afc, but I was still out on the z1000sx when you dropped it back, what did ya think? time to trade the cx? :lol:


Bloody good Bonez, Cowboyz camera though so it's up to him to post them up.

bloody slacker....

I tell ya tho, when i got back on the bird I decided I'd rather stick with it's riding position than the upright style of the SX. It just feels better to me. Looks like I'll have to buy that 14....

[banditrider]

I tell ya tho, when i got back on the bird I decided I'd rather stick with it's riding position than the upright style of the SX. It just feels better to me. Looks like I'll have to buy that 14....

Upright riding position is the only way to. I've only got sore wrists today after 1,000 miles...

[NZsarge]

Looks like I'll have to buy that 14....

Right you are, can't argue with that.

[86GSXR]

Very nice new toys floating around! (upright is goooood, I like both)

[NZsarge]

saw ya heading out on the 800 as I got to afc, but I was still out on the z1000sx when you dropped it back, what did ya think? time to trade the cx? :lol:


You should know by now Bonez never trades anything, just buys another one and adds it to the collection.. :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Very nice new toys floating around! (upright is goooood, I like both)
AFC are open between 10 and 2 tomorrow if you want to sample the 1000SX for yourself.

[cowboyz]

mint day for riding shop bikes!

[86GSXR]

AFC are open between 10 and 2 tomorrow if you want to sample the 1000SX for yourself.

I'd love too, but have had my head in a study guide all day and looks like tomorrow will be the same :facepalm:

[86GSXR]

mint day for riding shop bikes!

Awesome!!! I'd love to ask if you're getting one but I won't ask................

[Bonez]

saw ya heading out on the 800 as I got to afc, but I was still out on the z1000sx when you dropped it back, what did ya think? time to trade the cx? :lol:Quite liked it. Definately suites my style of riding. Ticked a whole lot of boxes as it where. Seat/peg/ handle bar position was spot on. Gets up to 160kph ok ;). Closed private road and under supervision of course. So quick enough for open road passing.

[cowboyz]

Awesome!!! I'd love to ask if you're getting one but I won't ask................

good plan!!.. go with the.. I frikken hope so...................

[NZsarge]

I'd love too, but have had my head in a study guide all day and looks like tomorrow will be the same :facepalm:

Go on mate, you can take a spell at lunch time.. :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Quite liked it. Definately suites my style of riding. Ticked a whole lot of boxes as it where. Seat/peg/ handle bar position was spot on. Gets up to 160kph ok ;). Closed private road and under supervision of course. So quick enough for open road passing.

Quite Bonnie-esque too Bonez :)


good plan!!.. go with the.. I frikken hope so...................

Wow!


Go on mate, you can take a spell at lunch time.. :niceone:

Maybe...........bloody assignments

[Bonez]

Quite Bonnie-esque too Bonez :)I prefer the term old school :innocent:

[Owl]

good plan!!.. go with the.. I frikken hope so...................

You wanted a Speed Triple last week:rolleyes:

[banditrider]

Quick bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/04/went-for-little-ride.html

[Flynn]

Quick bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/04/went-for-little-ride.html

Great Stuff Mr.

sounds like you needed company:innocent:

[banditrider]

Great Stuff Mr.

sounds like you needed company:innocent:

October is the next one! :scooter:

[Bonez]

Nice wee 400 km poodle today. Bumped into some characters at the Ashhurst Inn. They just let anyone in that place..............

Quick quiz- Who eats all the sticky buns?

[banditrider]

May go in search of gravel tomorrow: Mappy (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Ashhurst+to:Pohangina+Valley+East+Rd+to:Main +South+Rd+to:Main+South+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:Man goira+Rd+to:Mangoira+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:Palmer ston+North&hl=en&geocode=Fc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n61BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF S4nmf0dFcl5CiklkPSslrVBbTFgs6JDYe8ABQ%3BFf76mv0dUc N6Cg%3BFeuTnv0dIzR8Cg%3BFdpNn_0dwPV8Cg%3BFetMn_0d-jR8Cg%3BFffvnv0dai98Cg%3BFSrBnv0dxoJ7Cg%3BFYZmnv0d fAl7Cg%3BFc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n61BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-39.947977,175.856438&sspn=0.037177,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.126391,175.764771&spn=0.593283,1.234589&z=10)

[banditrider]

May go in search of gravel tomorrow: Mappy (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Ashhurst+to:Pohangina+Valley+East+Rd+to:Main +South+Rd+to:Main+South+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:Man goira+Rd+to:Mangoira+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:Palmer ston+North&hl=en&geocode=Fc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n61BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF S4nmf0dFcl5CiklkPSslrVBbTFgs6JDYe8ABQ%3BFf76mv0dUc N6Cg%3BFeuTnv0dIzR8Cg%3BFdpNn_0dwPV8Cg%3BFetMn_0d-jR8Cg%3BFffvnv0dai98Cg%3BFSrBnv0dxoJ7Cg%3BFYZmnv0d fAl7Cg%3BFc5FmP0dlpF3CimDRKO9n61BbTEVmaJDYe8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-39.947977,175.856438&sspn=0.037177,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.126391,175.764771&spn=0.593283,1.234589&z=10)

The Maps lied! But it was a good ride anyway: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/blown-away.html

[86GSXR]

The Maps lied! But it was a good ride anyway: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/blown-away.html

Awesome! :niceone: Can't wait to get into some serious gravel. Assignments and racing taking up a bit of time atm, but 900kms so far on the DR and already seen some great new sights. 1st service next week and then its gravel time!

[banditrider]

Yeah, it's good fun alright. Can get a bit freaky when there's 220kg of bike moving around under you - more often than not a few more herbs gets ya out of trouble. Rear tyre is pretty good but think I need to look at changing the front soon - fairly worn.

Don't follow too closely - looking at the tyre tracks behind me, she chucks the gravel around a fair bit...

Can't wait to get her on a decent gravel road - one with not quite so deep gravel or with some decent wheel tracks (yes, I'm a wuss).

[Owl]

Hmmm weekend rides...........luxury.:blink:

And I've run out of chains to clean:facepalm:

[banditrider]

And I've run out of chains to clean:facepalm:

There's one around here if you're keen...

[Owl]

There's one around here if you're keen...

Nah, cleaning chain lube with kero is a PITA. I use Prolan for lube and the fresh stuff cleans off the old stuff. Much easier and cheaper!

You know you're bored when you're freeing up every individual chain roller:weep:

[86GSXR]

Yeah, it's good fun alright. Can get a bit freaky when there's 220kg of bike moving around under you - more often than not a few more herbs gets ya out of trouble. Rear tyre is pretty good but think I need to look at changing the front soon - fairly worn.

Don't follow too closely - looking at the tyre tracks behind me, she chucks the gravel around a fair bit...

Can't wait to get her on a decent gravel road - one with not quite so deep gravel or with some decent wheel tracks (yes, I'm a wuss).

220kg is quite a load alright. DR is 166 and feels like a feather. You could maybe trade for a lighter bike? There are plenty to choose from and all have plenty of offroad goodies to add on - tanks, bash plates, seats etc. Thats my plan once the finances recover a bit :shit:


Hmmm weekend rides...........luxury.:blink:

And I've run out of chains to clean:facepalm:


There's one around here if you're keen...

I have a few too if you're keen Al :innocent:

[NZsarge]

220kg is quite a load alright. DR is 166 and feels like a feather. You could maybe trade for a lighter bike? There are plenty to choose from and all have plenty of offroad goodies to add on - tanks, bash plates, seats etc. :


You guys should do the Ngapaeruru loop behind the house here sometime and call in for a cuppa on your way past.

[Owl]

There's one around here if you're keen...


I have a few too if you're keen Al :innocent:

Hell, maybe I should start a motorcycle grooming business..............with weekend tyre fitting...........and bike hire:laugh:

I need a bigger garage:blink:

[banditrider]

220kg is quite a load alright. DR is 166 and feels like a feather. You could maybe trade for a lighter bike? There are plenty to choose from and all have plenty of offroad goodies to add on - tanks, bash plates, seats etc. Thats my plan once the finances recover a bit :shit:

Very nearly got a Wee instead of a Vee but it would have cost me around 3-4 grand more to get it to where the Vee is now - and I love 1,000cc V-twins! Rangi-Kimbolton was spectacular yesterday! I'm happy just pottering around on gravel roads - I'm not keen to get too far offroad, the DL is not the bike for that.

[NZsarge]

And I've run out of chains to clean:facepalm:


There's one around here if you're keen...



I have a few too if you're keen Al :innocent:

Yeah ditto here too...

[NZsarge]

Hell, maybe I should start a motorcycle grooming business..............with weekend tyre fitting...........and bike hire:laugh:

I need a bigger garage:blink:

Dunno about the bike hire bit but if you made that business mobile you might... just might have something there.
Edit: Actually, in these financial time maybe not so much...

[Owl]

Look, I draw the line at being a mobile chain cleaner alright.:laugh:

[banditrider]

Look, I draw the line at being a mobile chain cleaner alright.:laugh:

Hey, I'll sort the Connie out - you only need to do the DL...

[NZsarge]

Look, I draw the line at being a mobile chain cleaner alright.:laugh:

:laugh: Aww bugger! oh well, heading over in the car today with the full intention of going to the movies at some point, catch you and T up for a cup of Java somewhere?

[NZsarge]

Oh yeah, gonna try to convince the Ashhurst Inn to screen some of the Moto GP tonight too...

[86GSXR]

You guys should do the Ngapaeruru loop behind the house here sometime and call in for a cuppa on your way past.

Definitely. Haven't had a cuppa in the east for awhile - too long!!!


Very nearly got a Wee instead of a Vee but it would have cost me around 3-4 grand more to get it to where the Vee is now - and I love 1,000cc V-twins! Rangi-Kimbolton was spectacular yesterday! I'm happy just pottering around on gravel roads - I'm not keen to get too far offroad, the DL is not the bike for that.

Yep, fair enough, wouldn't be keen getting stuck too far from civilisation, especially if she went down. I got the DR for its light weight and I expect it will lie down on the odd occasion but I also think she'll go pretty much anywhere.


Look, I draw the line at being a mobile chain cleaner alright.:laugh:

I don't know, the youth of today :violin: :laugh:

[NZsarge]

Yep, fair enough, wouldn't be keen getting stuck too far from civilisation, especially if she went down. I got the DR for its light weight and I expect it will lie down on the odd occasion but I also think she'll go pretty much anywhere.

I wondered if you hadn't compromised your comfort for getting to metal roads (on longer rides) by buying a more dirt orientated bike like the DR but there is the ability to do trail rides now too so that expands the possibilities a fair bit, you'd want to ditch those standard tyres though...

[Owl]

Hey, I'll sort the Connie out - you only need to do the DL...

I'm sure the Connie wouldn't be too difficult, once you remove that huge chain guard with a claw hammer:blink:


:laugh: Aww bugger! oh well, heading over in the car today with the full intention of going to the movies at some point, catch you and T up for a cup of Java somewhere?

Yeah we'll be keen!

[86GSXR]

I wondered if you hadn't compromised your comfort for getting to metal roads (on longer rides) by buying a more dirt orientated bike like the DR but there is the ability to do trail rides now too so that expands the possibilities a fair bit, you'd want to ditch those standard tyres though...

To a certain extent, yes I have. But there are some good seat options out there and the DR certainly has the poke to get to places. And once its there, it has huge flexibility. I'll look at tyres when these ones are dead, they are Bridgestone Trailwings, not too bad really, no chicken strips anymore anyway and they are pretty capable of a good pace offroad.

[NZsarge]

Yeah we'll be keen!

I'll flick ya a text.

[NZsarge]

I'll look at tyres when these ones are dead, they are Bridgestone Trailwings, not too bad really, no chicken strips anymore anyway and they are pretty capable of a good pace offroad.

Yeah i was refering to the tyres when and if you decided to go do trail rides, would be seriously limited grip off road, knoblies and trailer it to the event.

[86GSXR]

For sure. Good thing about these bikes is that tyres are half the price or less!

[banditrider]

To a certain extent, yes I have. But there are some good seat options out there and the DR certainly has the poke to get to places. And once its there, it has huge flexibility. I'll look at tyres when these ones are dead, they are Bridgestone Trailwings, not too bad really, no chicken strips anymore anyway and they are pretty capable of a good pace offroad.

I think that's what I've got on the front at the mo - it's fairly worn now and I think it may even be the original tyre (at 14,000km). It's got a pretty new Michelin Anakee on the back so will probably match that when I change the front. Got no idea at all about adventure tyres...

I think if you were going to take a V-strom off road you definitely need more aggressive tyres as it spins up at anything above idle in the rough stuff. But I'd say tyre life would not be good...

[86GSXR]

I met a couple of blokes last week, both on DR's who recommended some type of Michellin. Reckoned it was damn good for the gravel and mud with decent onroad performance too. It was quite a hefty looking number with good knobbly looks. I'll have to find out what it was. I'd believe 14K for a front as well.

[banditrider]

It's quite funny getting into a different sort of riding where you know stuff all and have to start learning again. The Stromtrooper Forum is pretty good although it's like any forum - take everything with a grain of salt...

Michelin Anakee below, apparently there is a '2' version as well - no idea what the difference is or what's on the DL...

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[86GSXR]

It is a bit weird eh. My main issues will be getting a bashplate and maybe a seat mod. Heated grips and a Scottoiler would be nice too. Really have to research tyres at some point but I'm not looking at serious hardcore mud. Although, I do want to get into some pretty remote spots.

Those Anakees look like they'd deal with most dry stuff quite well....

[banditrider]

There's a guy on here somewhere selling bashplates - do a wee search. Already got grips sorted and Scot Oiler was on it when I got it. Gonna get a lube tube to connect to the Oiler as the reservoir has been put in a real dumb place - it'll also increase the time between top-ups.

[SuperSonic]

So back to ROAD BIKES RIDE DAYS:brick: ( I am sure their is a KB dirt site look for it!!!<_<):rofl: I am thinking about going for a poodle tomorrow arvo if anyone is interested in joining. Will be two up, not that is slows me down but just so ya know. Heading up to Apiti, peep-o-day,V-hill, home, not sure of leave time but thinking between 12-1pm so when returning sun will behind us.
Post up if interested and will set a time.:corn::apumpin:

[yod]

So back to ROAD BIKES RIDE DAYS:brick: ( I am sure their is a KB dirt site look for it!!!<_<):rofl: I am thinking about going for a poodle tomorrow arvo if anyone is interested in joining. Will be two up, not that is slows me down but just so ya know. Heading up to Apiti, peep-o-day,V-hill, home, not sure of leave time but thinking between 12-1pm so when returning sun will behind us.
Post up if interested and will set a time.:corn::apumpin:

sounds farking mint! pity i'm broke :facepalm:

[Owl]

Sounds farking mint! Got plenty of money, but no battery:facepalm:

:laugh:

[Maha]

Sounds farking mint! Got plenty of money, but no battery:facepalm:

:laugh:

Repco is still open....:corn:

[Owl]

Repco is still open....:corn:

I wouldn't buy water from Ripco! I actually priced some the other week at $8 for 2ltrs:facepalm:

As for the battery, I'm waiting for a Shorai through Edbear. Factory had a stock shortage, so not Edbear's fault. Hopefully next week we'll be all go.:yes:

[Maha]

I wouldn't buy water from Ripco! I actually priced some the other week at $8 for 2ltrs:facepalm:

As for the battery, I'm waiting for a Shorai through Edbear. Factory had a stock shortage, so not Edbear's fault. Hopefully next week we'll be all go.:yes:

The water is free, just inside the door, left hand side....:blink:
Ed will see you right....IYKWIM.

[Owl]

IYKWIM.

Ok I get WTF, IMO and LMFAO, but WTF is that?:blink:

[bogan]

I wouldn't buy water from Ripco! I actually priced some the other week at $8 for 2ltrs:facepalm:

As for the battery, I'm waiting for a Shorai through Edbear. Factory had a stock shortage, so not Edbear's fault. Hopefully next week we'll be all go.:yes:

went to their seller site the other day, bout 2/3rds of their range was out of stock, must be good batteries to sell that quick!

[yod]

Ok I get WTF, IMO and LMFAO, but WTF is that?:blink:

if you know what i mean

[Owl]

Got it , thanks Jonno:facepalm:

[banditrider]

So back to ROAD BIKES RIDE DAYS:brick: ( I am sure their is a KB dirt site look for it!!!<_<):rofl: I am thinking about going for a poodle tomorrow arvo if anyone is interested in joining. Will be two up, not that is slows me down but just so ya know. Heading up to Apiti, peep-o-day,V-hill, home, not sure of leave time but thinking between 12-1pm so when returning sun will behind us.
Post up if interested and will set a time.:corn::apumpin:

You're welcome to join up on the dirty rides too. Apiti Loop (at least as far as Apiti) is in pretty good nick. Rangi to Kimbolton is very FMS too - I would have had some video of this too if I had turned the camera on rather than off...

Have a good one...

[86GSXR]

I went for an awesomely mint little ride tonight. Finnis and Zig Zag Rd :) (Ooooops, sorry Sam lol)

[banditrider]

I went for an awesomely mint little ride tonight. Finnis and Zig Zag Rd :) (Ooooops, sorry Sam lol)

Hope the bike didn't get dirty....:devil2:

[86GSXR]

Hope the bike didn't get dirty....:devil2:

Only moderately :shifty:

[Owl]

Hope the bike didn't get dirty....:devil2:


Only moderately :shifty:

Let's keep this thread clean eh guys!:bleh:

[SuperSonic]

Let's keep this thread clean eh guys!:bleh:

Yep and on another thread/forum too,:kick: either R18 forums of KD Dirt:mega::motu::rofl::laugh::laugh:

So anyway back to the real thread and question, I have a no money, a no battery, (mmm that reminds me to check mine) a I went already, oops thats a two I went already, so that leaves............................................ ........... ME and Myself:violin: oh and pillon!:whocares::bye: I will be leaving the ash servo at 1pm for ride if anyone wants to ride on the hard stuff, the real road that is.:2guns::niceone::banana::2thumbsup

[Bonez]

A nice wee pooddle Sonic and copilot. Two v-twins with around a 30 year age difference, awsome. Good to see you again Owl, even if it was on a borrowed bike ;). Lots of bikes out, mainly cruisers on the stretch we did.

Bah, all the talk about dual purpose bikes and dedicated tyres. All you need is a CX500 and Shinkos ffs.

[Owl]

Good to see you again too Bonez and the borrowed bike was great!:yes:

Interestingly, 5 minutes riding behind you and I discovered a new road.:laugh: Well not so much a new road, but one I never discovered the end of.:facepalm:

[Bonez]

Good to see you again too Bonez and the borrowed bike was great!:yes:

Interestingly, 5 minutes riding behind you and I discovered a new road.:laugh: Well not so much a new road, but one I never discovered the end of.:facepalm:I was curious now well the SEs centre stand was tucked under. It's now on my "Bones bikes to own when the ones I've got are all broken" list.:facepalm:

[Owl]

I was curious now well the SEs centre stand was tucked under.

I could see possible issues with off-road or undulating ground, as the centre stand sits low. General riding is no problem though, as the foot pegs touch down fairly easily. A bit more ground clearance would be nice actually..............RT.:whistle:

[SuperSonic]

Thanks bones for an awesome poodle. Meet bones at ash servo filled and ready. So off we went to apiti for our first stop. Bike/rider/pillon love that road a few extra bits of grave in unsigned places just normal really. Bit of a chit chat then on the road to peddleton for next stop. This is a FMS of a road rating in my top 10 bits of tar mat. Just f awesome. Has some wicked views to boot too. Nice little read of historic little place peddleton, then off to v/hill look out. V /hill is in wicked form at the mo had a plast over this. Had to check pillon was still on board. Yep. Enjoying the peace and quiet then that all changed when a triple came up onto the look out only to be mad owl. Great to catch up and talk bikes. Weather started to close in at this point not that any rain clouds above us random! Anyway time for home with bones taking the lead to show us a new/different way home. In time for a espresso and a few sweets. Nice one. Just one awesome arvo out on my fav loops in Manawatu. Thanks all. :rockon:

[Owl]

Enjoying the peace and quiet then that all changed when a triple came up onto the look out only to be mad owl.

Triple?

:killingme

[yod]

the borrowed bike was great!:yes:


you pinch the Bonnie?

[Bonez]

you pinch the Bonnie?Sssssh ....


The "Race Performance System" sticker melted on the 2 into 1 so now the cx doesn't have race performance. Pity really.

[Pegasus]

you pinch the Bonnie?

Yip he did. hey at least my bike got out today, even if I couldn't. :violin:

[86GSXR]

I could see possible issues with off-road :whistle:

Hey, none of this crazy talk Al :killingme

Sounds like an awesome ride guys. Mum needed a few jobs done so I hopped on the Daytona and fanged down through Mangamarie, round the bypass to Featherston. The Taka's bekoned and I got stuck behind a truck for a couple of kms before sneaking past and had a fab clear run to the top.

Quite a few roadworks on the downhill side so took it easy. Good run through the Hutt into Wellies. Had some fun with a couple of cages on the motorway, good sports :yes:

A spot of home cooking and jobs done, then back via SH1 and Shannon, stopped in for a coffee with Sandra then a good clear night run home :ride:

[yod]

Nice to hear some people are getting out and enjoying the roads.

I'm hoping to make some time for a winter jaunt at some point, the poor ol' bird has forgotten what it's like to stretch it's legs. Can't wait til I can throw the tent in the pack and just fuckoffski for a few thousand k's!

[banditrider]

Well, 86 and I had a great day out with the Back Road riders. Spent all day doing 300km...

Mappy (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/87155040)

Piccys (https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/220511RangitikeiRecconoitre?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbn2NfY lYecKw#)

More later...

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[86GSXR]

Totally awesome day. We spent all day being 'out the back' of Marton, Hunterville, Mangaweka, Kimbolton and Pohangia. Who would have thought there were SO many great gravel roads withing a stones throw of Palmy!!! Great bunch of guys and wow, talk about pace on some of that gravel! I highly recommend a mandatory dirtbike in everyones garage. Do it! Awesome!

[dogsnbikes]

Totally awesome day. We spent all day being 'out the back' of Marton, Hunterville, Mangaweka, Kimbolton and Pohangia. Who would have thought there were SO many great gravel roads withing a stones throw of Palmy!!! Great bunch of guys and wow, talk about pace on some of that gravel! I highly recommend a mandatory dirtbike in everyones garage. Do it! Awesome!

Good stuff Al,Oh there is more gravel than you know :yes: will see you out there some time soon

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/reconoitring-rangitikei.html

[86GSXR]

Good stuff Al,Oh there is more gravel than you know :yes: will see you out there some time soon

Gravel is definitely on the menu for awhile Baz, and yes, we MUST make some time to get out there!


Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/reconoitring-rangitikei.html

That sums it up nicely :yes: I think that Kiwitea run may just have to get another run soon, being on the doorstep and all...

[dogsnbikes]

Gravel is definitely on the menu for awhile Baz, and yes, we MUST make some time to get out there!

Let me know when your off next when I am home in 2weeks...Am looking at Mangamahu,Bells Jucntion,Hunterville....

And I Sussed out how too get onto Maori Land:innocent:

[86GSXR]

Let me know when your off next when I am home in 2weeks...Am looking at Mangamahu,Bells Jucntion,Hunterville....

And I Sussed out how too get onto Maori Land:innocent:

Sounds like a good little reccie! Two weeks sounds about right too. Hmmmm, intriguing..............:corn:

[dogsnbikes]

Sounds like a good little reccie! Two weeks sounds about right too. Hmmmm, intriguing..............:corn:

Be home on the 8th dont know how I will cope as I haved just had 3 weeks off:innocent:

[86GSXR]

Be home on the 8th dont know how I will cope as I haved just had 3 weeks off:innocent:

You better have a lie down and a cup of tea then :lol:

[banditrider]

Video of me getting left in the dust...

C94MnebYBoo

[86GSXR]

Video of me getting left in the dust...

Hard to describe how awesome those roads were but that captures some of it pretty well! Very soothing soundtrack too :niceone:

P.S. Out of bling..........

P.P.S. Did 70kms tonite, Ridge Rd, turned back at the Kiwitea turnoff - awesome :D

[dogsnbikes]

Hard to describe how awesome those roads were but that captures some of it pretty well! Very soothing soundtrack too :niceone:

P.S. Out of bling..........

P.P.S. Did 70kms tonite, Ridge Rd, turned back at the Kiwitea turnoff - awesome :D

shoulderve keeped going and doen the london forwad road or fi you kept going past that you come up too the Apiti Cemerty hand a ride there and you come to makori lodge not far that to come too the old Utuwai school Turh right and that will bring you bak to Pohongia,,,,,,,no there other other roads at pohongia try ZigZAG road that will brink you just noth of Valey road and gice UMUtoi noth road a go come in from the twin bridges north of my old place and it will bring you back round past my old place,,,

Also next time your out Apiti way go north through the twin gorges and you come out at rangawhaiha the head north and take the 1st right down the hill its oon that left hander go right there and your come out on the other side of the hill just watch it as it can get narrow when you get too the T section turn letf abd either cross the river and head back main road ?taihapa r go straight ahead and come back out on to ruahina road and right too managamuka

[Bonez]

shoulderve keeped going and doen the london forwad road or fi you kept going past that you come up too the Apiti Cemerty hand a ride there and you come to makori lodge not far that to come too the old Utuwai school Turh right and that will bring you bak to Pohongia,,,,,,,no there other other roads at pohongia try ZigZAG road that will brink you just noth of Valey road and gice UMUtoi noth road a go come in from the twin bridges north of my old place and it will bring you back round past my old place,,,

Also next time your out Apiti way go north through the twin gorges and you come out at rangawhaiha the head north and take the 1st right down the hill its oon that left hander go right there and your come out on the other side of the hill just watch it as it can get narrow when you get too the T section turn letf abd either cross the river and head back main road ?taihapa r go straight ahead and come back out on to ruahina road and right too managamuka

What he said.:facepalm:

[86GSXR]

Makes sense when you think about it really, I'm looking forward to getting all the way along Ridge Rd and seeing whats there. Better get a map at some stage too.........

[dogsnbikes]

Makes sense when you think about it really, I'm looking forward to getting all the way along Ridge Rd and seeing whats there. Better get a map at some stage too.........

For crying out loud country boy get your hands dirty ,forget the map, follow your nose you can't get lost just a little comfused:innocent:

[86GSXR]

Well, I did get through Kiwitea after work today :whistle: So slowly getting North :)

[dogsnbikes]

Well, I did get through Kiwitea after work today :whistle: So slowly getting North :)

:woohoo::woohoo::corn:

[86GSXR]

Yummy :corn: lol

Awesome ride today! Did the whole Ridge Rd down into Apiti, past Makoura Lodge, Utuwai, Pohongia, Finnis Rd, then cut back to ZigZag and Watershed. Stunning vista's and 95% gravel!

Took me 5 hrs to do 134.2 km so quite a typical Ashhurst ride :blink: That used 7.05 litres of 91 which means the DR achieved 19.04 kms/lt and cost $14.50 (not including the Latte at the end). Not too bad for a spectacular and brilliantly fun days motorcycling

[banditrider]

Nice! I stuck to the tar today...

BbJvhiNyErY

[86GSXR]

I think the Connie may have had a few issues on parts of the dirt but the DL woulda loved it!

[banditrider]

I think the Connie may have had a few issues on parts of the dirt but the DL woulda loved it!

You're probably right...

Still need to replace the DL's front tyre but what do you think of this: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/what-heck-did-i-hit.html

[dogsnbikes]

Nice one Al You boy's should look at james line beaconsfield and back road too waituna west,I've done it on the daytona :innocent: but be much better on the dr etc

at least you got out today BR I'm stuck at bunkers in WGTN :angry:

[86GSXR]

You're probably right...

Still need to replace the DL's front tyre but what do you think of this: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2011/05/what-heck-did-i-hit.html

Ouch, annoying and expensive. Reminds me a little of the damage done to the Tiger, but that tyre and wheel were destroyed. Would pay to have a very close look and a think about replacing it.


Nice one Al You boy's should look at james line beaconsfield and back road too waituna west,I've done it on the daytona :innocent: but be much better on the dr etc

at least you got out today BR I'm stuck at bunkers in WGTN :angry:

I have a hankering to turn off down to Beaconsfield, always wondered where that ended up :yes: Daytona's aren't bad in the dirt, but dirt bikes are better eh :scooter:

[dogsnbikes]

I have a hankering to turn off down to Beaconsfield, always wondered where that ended up :yes: Daytona's aren't bad in the dirt, but dirt bikes are better eh :scooter:



AH yep In short terms you can get too peep-o-day road and come out onto the mangaweka's so whose keen

bet you bonez would be a starter :lol:

[cowboyz]

Yummy :corn: lol

Awesome ride today! Did the whole Ridge Rd down into Apiti, past Makoura Lodge, Utuwai, Pohongia, Finnis Rd, then cut back to ZigZag and Watershed. Stunning vista's and 95% gravel!

Took me 5 hrs to do 134.2 km so quite a typical Ashhurst ride :blink: That used 7.05 litres of 91 which means the DR achieved 19.04 kms/lt and cost $14.50 (not including the Latte at the end). Not too bad for a spectacular and brilliantly fun days motorcycling

thats fucking mint! nearly thinking a dirt bike would be a good plan!

[Owl]

thats fucking mint! nearly thinking a dirt bike would be a good plan!

Gravel's hard:blink:

Hard-wired my accessories this weekend. Wires are hard too!:facepalm:

[bogan]

thats fucking mint! nearly thinking a dirt bike would be a good plan!

What happened to the TT? that'd do the trick!

[banditrider]

Gravel's hard:blink:

I dunno, some people make it look easy...

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Hard-wired my accessories this weekend. Wires are hard too!:facepalm:

Spill/piccys...

[Owl]

Spill/piccys...

No chance!:laugh:

GPS worked fine, but grips failed on power supply. Had to get the jumper-pack from work to start my bike and then the grips worked fine. I've got a battery coming.......honest:brick:

[dogsnbikes]

Hard-wired my accessories this weekend:

sounds like you went and got yaself a gold wing:facepalm: that could be fun on gravel the panniers would work as out riggers and you would have the benefit of reversing up when the road got too narrow:shutup:

[Owl]

sounds like you went and got yaself a gold wing:facepalm:

Sort of, but it's called a Navara:yes:

[NZsarge]

I've got a battery coming.......honest:brick:

Yeah it must be getting like that by now.... I think i'd be :bash::ar15::spanking: someone by now...

[Owl]

Yeah it must be getting like that by now.... I think i'd be :bash::ar15::spanking: someone by now...

It gets better:facepalm:.........Battery arrived this morning (854.6g:D) and I installed it tonight. Bike started, but now the sprag clutch is fucked!:crybaby:

But wait, there's more............A replacement sprag is an upgraded part and requires a new gear, nearly doubling the cost.:eek5:

[NZsarge]

It gets better:facepalm:.........Battery arrived this morning (854.6g:D) and I installed it tonight. Bike started, but now the sprag clutch is fucked!:crybaby:

But wait, there's more............A replacement sprag is an upgraded part and requires a new gear, nearly doubling the cost.:eek5:

OMFG!!!!! arseholes, that's not good!

[Owl]

OMFG!!!!! arseholes, that's not good!

Tell me about it!

In saying that, I've been expecting this for a long time, but held it off till now. That's why I'm fanatical with batteries and I must have one of the few 05's with original sprag. They all seem to die!

At least I get to make a new tool for the job.........tools rock:yes:

[NZsarge]

Tell me about it!

In saying that, I've been expecting this for a long time, but held it off till now. That's why I'm fanatical with batteries and I must have one of the few 05's with original sprag. They all seem to die!

Hopefully the parts won't take too long.

[Owl]

Hopefully the parts won't take too long.

Depending on the price here, I may get them out of the US yet.

[NZsarge]

Depending on the price here, I may get them out of the US yet.

Oh well, at this rate your Pilot Pures will still be on at this time next year... :D

[86GSXR]

Sorry to hear that Al! I'm starting to think that motorcycles are expensive :doh:

[banditrider]

It gets better:facepalm:.........Battery arrived this morning (854.6g:D) and I installed it tonight. Bike started, but now the sprag clutch is fucked!:crybaby:

But wait, there's more............A replacement sprag is an upgraded part and requires a new gear, nearly doubling the cost.:eek5:

Maybe you need some sort of backup plan...

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[Owl]

Sorry to hear that Al! I'm starting to think that motorcycles are expensive :doh:

Cheers Al and yep, they are. Your two should be fine, as they're already better. I got the experimental one (fail).


Maybe you need some sort of backup plan...

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I'd need a bigger frame:D

[SuperSonic]

Got new Battery in SV:yes:, so far so good, give it a month or two to see if it was the old one or something else!:angry:

[NZsarge]

Given the day i thought i'd try out the Gentle Annie as it seem it's had been fully sealed now. Set out from Vegas at 11am and did the boring straight through main drag route to Hastings where i fueled up and had some lunch. Once sorted I set out to Omahu and the turn off to Gentle Annie, got buzzing along and was pleasantly surprised by the flow of the road, lots off well surfaced sweeping bend punctuated by the occasional 45kph posted corners.. Nice! There's some lovely scenery through there early on which gives way eventually to forestry which reminded me a little of the Napier-Taupo road back in the day.
Further on through the forestry parts it began to tighten up with signs of the afore mention finished road works but all good then I hit what can only be described as some piss poor tarsealing! The tar itself was actually sticking to my tires and they in turn were picking up every loose stone in sundry, I can only imagine what the inside of my front guard and hugger look like after being scraped by a million and one stones that were stuck to my tires. I stopped at a bridge and had a look see, summarized that if taken gently said stones stuck to my tires would eventually fall off and the tires would clean themselves up, had a death stick and went gingerly on my way, after another couple of k's muppeting along taking corners with tires fully loaded with stones (which is a weird feeling i tell ya) I stopped yet again and decided that i'd have to clean the tires by hand as centrifugal forces weren't doing the job for me and I was worried if i rode the bike any faster the stones flying off at speed my do some damage.
Once this was taken care of things came right and all was well, there are some steep roads through there but nothing that couldn't be handled.

[NZsarge]

The tight section and bad tarseal out of the way the road once more opened up into some lovely corners and scenery again punctuated by the odd tighter section, good stuff! There was bugger all traffic and I wound the bike up a wee bit as the road was open and readable but kept things in check, just quick enough to enjoy the 14 under a bit of load in the corners... :niceone: :D
So, even though there some hassles during the ride through I highly recommend the Gentle Annie as a ride, just take something to brush the stones from your tires after you get through the shit tarsealing job and you'll be golden if you give it all the respect a country road needs to be given ie; damp patched in sheltered areas etc...
Wouldn't recommend it in the wet though. Could be a bitch after a frost too...

[Owl]

Bike is fixed.........I think?

Realistically, no more than an hour to replace the sprag clutch. Of course when I went to start it, the battery was drained after Monday's effort:facepalm:

Quick charge and it started right up:D

Spot the old part and compare to the new one.

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[NZsarge]

Bike is fixed.........I think?

Realistically, no more than an hour to replace the sprag clutch. Of course when I went to start it, the battery was drained after Monday's effort:facepalm:

Quick charge and it started right up:D


Mint! Average speed for the riding time was ...kph. Total riding time 4 hours 24 mins

[Owl]

Mint! Average speed for the riding time was ...kph. Total riding time 4 hours 24 mins

Nice write-up........so when are we going?:D

[banditrider]

Nice write-up........so when are we going?:D

Just say the word..although not quite as good now there's no gravel...

Sarge is spot on about the awesome road on the Napier side, but the rest is pretty damn good too! And the views in places are really nice.

[Owl]

Nice pics there BR!:niceone:

[ynot slow]

Did a return trip to Otamauri(about 25km from Omahu) with John and Janet one evening after work in summer,nice road and had a feed at Puketapu pub which was primo.
John said the road(on left) just passed Sherenden and loops to meet at Otamauri is great as well,but time was against us,and burgers were calling to us that night.

[robertydog]

Did a return trip to Otamauri(about 25km from Omahu) with John and Janet one evening after work in summer,nice road and had a feed at Puketapu pub which was primo.
John said the road(on left) just passed Sherenden and loops to meet at Otamauri is great as well,but time was against us,and burgers were calling to us that night.

Good road. Just need to be aware that at the Otamuri end there can be a lot of gravel from the farm driveways and poo's from stock movement. But all in all its a go ride.

[banditrider]

Just back from a very FMS ride - about 230kms of awesome back roads!

Even stopped once in a while for piccys: https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/050611MartonHuntervilleOhingaiti?authkey=Gv1sRgCPG Pp6an2cLGPQ&feat=directlink

Got a bit of video to edit too and beat the rain by about 15mins! :scooter:

[Owl]

Just back from a very FMS ride - about 230kms of awesome back roads!

Mint and glad you missed the rain! I caught it just down Featherston St, so only for a couple of minutes. Of course, I would've missed it completely if I hadn't run out of gas:facepalm: At least now I know it's 65km from light to empty.:D

[banditrider]

Mint and glad you missed the rain! I caught it just down Featherston St, so only for a couple of minutes. Of course, I would've missed it completely if I hadn't run out of gas:facepalm: At least now I know it's 65km from light to empty.:D

:facepalm: Not the best way to get some exercise...

[NZsarge]

Mint and glad you missed the rain! I caught it just down Featherston St, so only for a couple of minutes. Of course, I would've missed it completely if I hadn't run out of gas:facepalm: At least now I know it's 65km from light to empty.:D

Bugger! Yep, distance to empty will be handy info.

[Owl]

:facepalm: Not the best way to get some exercise...

Exercise??? Fuck that........I just waited for T to bring back the lawnmower fuel:yes:

[ynot slow]

Is good to know how much fuel when last bar or light flashes,mine according to handbook says 1 bar 5lts,flashing 1.4lts.Found out that I get about 100km from last bar and 30km when flashing,got to gas station and chucked in 18.8lts,capacity 19ltrs,whew.

Mind you according to my insurance policy with Swann they'll come out to refuel,good to know,but no good if no cell coverage.

[banditrider]

Just back from a very FMS ride - about 230kms of awesome back roads!

Even stopped once in a while for piccys: https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/050611MartonHuntervilleOhingaiti?authkey=Gv1sRgCPG Pp6an2cLGPQ&feat=directlink

Got a bit of video to edit too and beat the rain by about 15mins! :scooter:

If you're bored there's a crap load of video here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PL592E27838B22C251

Also got a bit of video from Pemberton to Kimbolton - best not post that...

[yod]

Went for a wee pootle today and came home with this....

Nice machine, but it does have a tendency to crunch your manhood under braking!

[ynot slow]

Lucky bugger,was going for a ride,but started to rain,might fit heated grips soon.

Nice transport for sure.

[NZsarge]

Went for a wee pootle today and came home with this....

Nice machine, but it does have a tendency to crunch your manhood under braking!

What's the dealio with the Z750? Loaner while the Bird gets a new tyre?

[ynot slow]

Can we paint it?Yes Cowboyz can.

[dogsnbikes]

Went for a wee pootle today and came home with this....

Nice machine, but it does have a tendency to crunch your manhood under braking!

Sounds like the hooonda rider is saying kwaka riders dont have the ball's :rofl:


:woohoo:front row seats :corn:

[Maha]

Sounds like the hooonda rider is saying kwaka riders dont have the ball's :rofl:


:woohoo:front row seats :corn:

They do, but they are just situated elsewhere...:blink:

[yod]

What's the dealio with the Z750? Loaner while the Bird gets a new tyre?
Yeah, puncture repair, got a bloody tack or something in it.


Sounds like the hooonda rider is saying kwaka riders dont have the ball's :rofl:

:lol: entirely possible, but I ain't gonna check!

[cowboyz]

did a run to the bay with intention of doing gentle annie. rain put a stop to that. good to be out on the bike for a day though. power ones FAIL in the rain though!
pretty sedate trip!