Manawatu weekend rides

[cowboyz]

see you all on the flip side .. next week :clap:

dont rush, take it easy. plenty of time.

[ratusratus]

I bet you thay that to all the girlth:shifty:

[banditrider]

Why yes, yes it does.. Well that's part of it anyway, you interested?

Maybe.............

[NZsarge]

Maybe.............

So very non committal...
Will post my intentions saturday.

[cowboyz]

looking forward to the mystrey being revealed.

[NZsarge]

Up at sparrow's on sunday. Off to Welington. Ride a CanAm Spyder. Over the Taka's to the cliffhanger. Off home.

[cowboyz]

you taking it to the cliffhanger or on the cliffhanger?

Was thinking about heading over that way. will see closer to the time.

[banditrider]

So very non committal...
Will post my intentions saturday.

Would hate to commit - so many roads to ride...

[NZsarge]

Would hate to commit - so many roads to ride...

Yeah true that, i'd just like to have a squize at and maybe a pootle on one of these Spyder's while the opportunity was there, apparently they're have 6 of them available for test rides over the weekend and since the Cliff hanger is running this weekend too i'd head over the hill and check that out on the way back.

[banditrider]

Will see what Sunday brings dude...

[NZsarge]

Will see what Sunday brings dude...

If you're not 100% I would'nt chance it, got bigger fish to fry next weekend, you want to be 100% for that, but if you are.. :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

What a mint day for Riding!:banana:
:whistle:
Just a plug for Sunday -

FEILDING RIDERS CLUB - 1st Sunday Ride
Start time 10:00am 15th March, finishing early afternoon.
Leaving from Feilding Railway Station

All makes welcome - Experienced, newer and returning riders welcome

Not sure of final route as I'm not sorting it but proposal is to head up to Rangiwahia and across to Mangaweka. May take detours off SH1, heading through backroads including Marton, Turakina, back to Murray's home base.

Brent who rides a Beemer will be leading. Also expecting a couple of Guzzis.

Refer thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

[Maha]

We are in Napier and heading to some pub later out from Waipawa later for a kai and drink (OJ of cause) MSTRS has gone to some farm with a rifle intended on ending some turkeys life (turkey for tea!!!!) so I am joining the girls on their ride. Cool to ride those roads again, looking forward to it, real nice bike weather up here today.

[banditrider]

If you're not 100% I would'nt chance it, got bigger fish to fry next weekend, you want to be 100% for that, but if you are.. :niceone:

Damn straight! Cheers Ears!

[oscarnz]

Up at sparrow's on sunday. Off to Welington. Ride a CanAm Spyder. Over the Taka's to the cliffhanger. Off home.

At this stage am keen to tag along on Sunday, hopefully the weather will be like today.

Look forward to hearing the plans Sarge.

[NZsarge]

At this stage am keen to tag along on Sunday, hopefully the weather will be like today.

Look forward to hearing the plans Sarge.

Just spoke to the guys at T.S.S Red Baron and I need to be there around the 11:30 mark so it'll be an earlyish start, be good to have you along, will post route shortly, it's all pretty follow ya nose stuff though.

[oscarnz]

Just spoke to the guys at T.S.S Red Baron and I need to be there around the 11:30 mark so it'll be an earlyish start, be good to have you along, will post route shortly, it's all pretty follow ya nose stuff though.

Sweet as, sounds good

[NZsarge]

Ok leaving BP on Fitzherbert at 8:30 (so you need to be there 'round 8:00 to talk shit) going through Shannon to SH1 on to Paekakariki over the hill to SH2 and down to Lower Hutt (Alicetown) to TSS. Hopefully get a squirt on a Spyder pretty quick smart, if you are interested in doing the same it would a good idea to rind TSS (04 569 3989 Extension 3 for a salesperson) and book a time as close to 11:30 as possible.

Once all that's out of the way head back up over the Rimutaka's to Gladstone and stop in for a look at the Cliff hanger hillclimb (if it's not too late in the day) and from off back to Palmy (or where ever home might be) via Alfredton or the main drag depending on the level of fatigue.

[Meanie]

MSTRS has gone to some farm with a rifle intended on ending some turkeys life (turkey for tea!!!!) .

Shit MSTRS with a rifle, time to hide
10 to 1 the turkey laughs at him and escapes :laugh:

[Meanie]

Ok leaving BP on Fitzherbert at 8:30 (so you need to be there 'round 8:00 to talk shit) going through Shannon to SH1 on to Paekakariki over the hill to SH2 and down to Lower Hutt (Alicetown) to TSS. Hopefully get a squirt on a Spyder pretty quick smart, if you are interested in doing the same it would a good idea to rind TSS (04 569 3989 Extension 3 for a salesperson) and book a time as close to 11:30 as possible.

Once all that's out of the way head back up over the Rimutaka's to Gladstone and stop in for a look at the Cliff hanger hillclimb (if it's not too late in the day) and from off back to Palmy (or where ever home might be) via Alfredton or the main drag depending on the level of fatigue.

Dont think ill be coming Sarge, gotta save me tyres for my short poodle next week end. Have a safe one all and lots of photos on the Spyder please

[NZsarge]

Dont think ill be coming Sarge, gotta save me tyres for my short poodle next week end. Have a safe one all and lots of photos on the Spyder please

Did'nt think you'd be on coz of the tire thing, nevermind, plenty of riding to be done at some other point. What about Monie, she's not a shut in is she?

[Meanie]

Did'nt think you'd be on coz of the tire thing, nevermind, plenty of riding to be done at some other point. What about Monie, she's not a shut in is she?

Yea mate she may want to go, ill ask her but she gotta watch her tyres too, shes doing part of the south leg with me

[NZsarge]

Yea mate she may want to go, ill ask her but she gotta watch her tyres too, shes doing part of the south leg with me

Hmm true, already got a trip down south on her tyres too..

[NZsarge]

Gonna meet up with Sonicjoe shortly, then heading over to do 15 mins of shopping, then I think a coffee would be in order.

[Radar]

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Just a plug for Sunday -

FEILDING RIDERS CLUB - 1st Sunday Ride
Start time 10:00am 15th March, finishing early afternoon.
Leaving from Feilding Railway Station




Planning to meet you guys tomorrow, with a mate from Carterton. [edit] - Pillion now coming with me also.
I may just stay to say hi, then go off to see the Te Manawa Classic Bike Display (to join my Ulysses Club friends).

[yod]

nice little pootle this arvo with a couple of dodgy bastards (read: kwaka riders)

nice day for a short, back-road sojourn, glad dodgy bastard #1 managed to hold it together through the alfredton road

some quality shit-blathering and a brew at the Dudley was nice then had a boyracer for afternoon tea....FMS

[86GSXR]

Yep, dodgy bastards alright :yes: FMS

[yod]

well nothing compares to trumpy riders of course, but they were all I could find at short notice....

[86GSXR]

well nothing compares to trumpy riders of course, but they were all I could find at short notice....

Why thank you. And yes, good help is soooo hard to find these days :) Twas a great day for a pootle :sunny:

[yod]

Why thank you. And yes, good help is soooo hard to find these days :) Twas a great day for a pootle :sunny:

yep....a true Ashhurst ride it was....average speed around 35kmh :rofl:

[cowboyz]

nice little pootle this arvo with a couple of dodgy bastards (read: kwaka riders)

nice day for a short, back-road sojourn, glad dodgy bastard #1 managed to hold it together through the alfredton road

some quality shit-blathering and a brew at the Dudley was nice then had a boyracer for afternoon tea....FMS
I seem to recall being roped in to supervise the honda riders for the afternoon.

Nearly got my GLC card renewed as I hit very large patch of gravel midcorner and front went west. Had a really close look at an oncoming car and got the heart racing a bit. Bike gods decided that I dont deserve any more time off and made it out without hitting anything. NFMS.

The ride however, was a slice of fucking mint. Nice pootle.


Yep, dodgy bastards alright :yes: FMS

:Oi: I had a hard enough day making sure the honda riders didnt get lost......

[cowboyz]

yep....a true Ashhurst ride it was....average speed around 35kmh :rofl:

And there was a Uturn!

[KiwiKat]

"... a leisurely pace" ?????

Sounds like a mint ride this avo. Where is the Dudley Arms?

[86GSXR]

yep....a true Ashhurst ride it was....average speed around 35kmh :rofl:
It's amazing how talking a bit of how's your father moves those averages to the left lol. Seriously nice day for it out there, looking forward to some autumn and winter riding at a leisurely pace now :scooter:


I seem to recall being roped in to supervise the honda riders for the afternoon.

Nearly got my GLC card renewed as I hit very large patch of gravel midcorner and front went west. Had a really close look at an oncoming car and got the heart racing a bit. Bike gods decided that I dont deserve any more time off and made it out without hitting anything. NFMS.

The ride however, was a slice of fucking mint. Nice pootle.

Shite, I'm glad the biker gods saved you a years subscription at the GLC, it aint easy drinking latte with broken bones. Thank god it ended with a FMS!

[cowboyz]

mangatinokoa

[Bonez]

And there was a Uturn!
Reminder- Ride tomorrow from Feilding. Thats Sunday, on a weekend and isn't a secret ;).

[manwithav8]

nice little pootle this arvo with a couple of dodgy bastards (read: kwaka riders)

nice day for a short, back-road sojourn, glad dodgy bastard #1 managed to hold it together through the alfredton road

some quality shit-blathering and a brew at the Dudley was nice then had a boyracer for afternoon tea....FMS

Lucky for some... Spent the morning shopping for someone elses baby then spent the afternoon at the nephews 3rd birthday party....

Fingers crossed the Doctors are nice to the RF and it is back on the road at a good price before we know it..

ONly have 1 month before disappearing so I need some bike time damn it.

Oh, and enjoy all the pressies, I did make sure there was something blue bought for you!!!!

[yod]

Lucky for some... Spent the morning shopping for someone elses baby then spent the afternoon at the nephews 3rd birthday party....

Fingers crossed the Doctors are nice to the RF and it is back on the road at a good price before we know it..

ONly have 1 month before disappearing so I need some bike time damn it.

Oh, and enjoy all the pressies, I did make sure there was something blue bought for you!!!!

top effort

if it makes you feel any better, we did see an RF in Pahiatua and it looked kinda like yours....so at least someone was out there enjoying one

[ynot slow]

It's amazing how talking a bit of how's your father moves those averages to the left lol. Seriously nice day for it out there, looking forward to some autumn and winter riding at a leisurely pace now :scooter:



Yeah bloody right,next tui billboard

"It's autumn,Al's slowing down" :scooter:yeah right!!!:whistle:

[manwithav8]

top effort

if it makes you feel any better, we did see an RF in Pahiatua and it looked kinda like yours....so at least someone was out there enjoying one

lol good stuff... Another good day today with nothing to do but lawns and fences...

[Bonez]

lol good stuff... Another good day today with nothing to do but lawns and fences...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

[manwithav8]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

lol seen that bonez, not bike to ride though and heading to wellington for the week so have some packing and ironing to do...

You all have a good ride and be safe..

[blacksheep]

lol good stuff... Another good day today with nothing to do but lawns and fences...

+1,lack of money,boredom enforced work around section:no:

[manwithav8]

+1,lack of money,boredom enforced work around section:no:

I hear ya... Mine is more lack of bike rather than $ though...This is the last older bike I own.... Nothing older than 06 from now on...aarrgghhhh

[slydesigns]

is the RF dead again?

[manwithav8]

is the RF dead again?

was never dead mate.. She just not healthy at the moment, a few wobbles and down a couple cyclinders "sometimes".. best have them look at it and do the job right...I could do it but I'm over removing fairings to put it back together and test ride to find it is still not right lol...Im sure it isn't too much of a drama but im too lazy lol

[Meanie]

Cruisy day for me, suffering with the man flu thats going round and dealing with the spawn who think because they are thirteen they can try sneak off to go to a saturday night party, bastard when dad foils thier plans though :bash:

[banditrider]

:scooter: Be parked up in Gissy this time next weekend... :ride:

[KiwiKat]

:scooter: Be parked up in Gissy this time next weekend... :ride:

I'm getting so excited, just waiting to see to see the vids and read the writeups. You'd better make it good :spanking:. All this anticipation ...:beer:

Today's ride went well. 200k as TEC was i n t e r e s t i n g. Was a good day though. (Thanks Bandit for the tip!!!!)

[fresh trax]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

Hey Bones thanks for the ride this afternoon meant to toot as you turned off but ran out of hands. lovely scenary - really chilled out ride cheers:wari:

[Bonez]

Hey Bones thanks for the ride this afternoon meant to toot as you turned off but ran out of hands. lovely scenary - really chilled out ride cheers:wari:No worries mate. Pop in any time you feel like a toodle.

300kms of quite casual riding all up today is just the ticket to finish the week. Or is that to start it?

Good to see Horse and Sarah too. They do put womens facilities in some weird places out in banjo land don't they?

[Horse]

300kms of quite casual riding all up today is just the ticket to finish the week. Or is that to start it?

Good to see Horse and Sarah too. They do put womens facilities in some weird places out in banjo land don't they?

Cheers Bonez, great little cruise this afternoon. Not sure about your comment above though, I was too busy looking at that very interesting tree in the other direction! :)

[Bonez]

Cheers Bonez, great little cruise this afternoon. Not sure about your comment above though, I was too busy looking at that very interesting tree in the other direction! :)Interesting tree it was too.:lol:
Nice of the farmer chappy to pop over and see if everything was nonky dory.

[yod]

good ride to TSS today where Sarge talked me into test riding/driving? a Can-Am Spyder

very very interesting

lots of fun but takes a bit of getting used to

[NZsarge]

good ride to TSS today where Sarge talked me into test riding/driving? a Can-Am Spyder

very very interesting

lots of fun but takes a bit of getting used to

Yeah was fun... and interesting, need a few hundred clicks on one to get a good feel for the machine I reckon.
I'd go a silver one, strip the paint off it and paint it BLACK.

[NZsarge]

Thanks Oscarnz and Yod for joining in the fun today, pretty cruisey run there and back, nice un-interupted run up to the summit of the Taka's good day all 'round, great weather too. FMS.

[cowboyz]

looks good. I was goin to tag along but woke at 11am and thought that you may have already left (even though meeting was only at 8)

they are different. Did you get to take it on the open road? Do they bank into corners?

[banditrider]

good ride to TSS today where Sarge talked me into test riding/driving? a Can-Am Spyder

very very interesting

lots of fun but takes a bit of getting used to


Yeah was fun... and interesting, need a few hundred clicks on one to get a good feel for the machine I reckon.
I'd go a silver one, strip the paint off it and paint it BLACK.

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?

[cowboyz]

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?

they had one about 40yrs ao.

Due to the demand, another has been scheduled for nov 2147

[yod]

no, they do NOT bank

you try to lean into the corner and then realise it's all very wrong and wonder what the hell is going on and exactly which part of the pavement you're about faceplant into

once you let yourself go with the err....bike/car? (edit: and remember to turn the handlebars), you essentially sit straight ish but let your weight (and the grip) go to the outside front tyre

ABS, traction control, foot brake only (3 discs, stops on a dime), 990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

[cowboyz]

kinda wish i got my arse outta bed this morning now

[yod]

they're also quite comfortable and have a sizeable 'boot' in the front, and they were telling me there's also a proper set of topbox, panniers, etc available as well

[NZsarge]

Did you get to take it on the open road? Do they bank into corners?
No, as I suspected it was a escorted test ride which was fine by me as my sense of direction SUCKS!
They don't bank into corners, Yod put it together best, weight you're outside peg and push the outside handle bar seemed to work best, at least for the limited time we had.
Hyper sensitive steering at the on centre position and slightly touchy brake made it difficult to be smooth but I guess you'd get used to that. Very comfy and ride pretty well.

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?
Was a shame you guys did'nt come though but the will still have two demo's there after the weekend so...

[KiwiKat]

... ABS, traction control, foot brake only (3 discs, stops on a dime), 990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

So can you put the child car seat in / on it? Maybe new family vehicle.

[oscarnz]

Thanks Oscarnz and Yod for joining in the fun today, pretty cruisey run there and back, nice un-interupted run up to the summit of the Taka's good day all 'round, great weather too. FMS.

Thanks for an awesome day guys, really enjoyed it.
Great ride, apart from traffic :headbang: in Wgtn city agghhh.
Great run over Piecock Hill, and Rimu Hill, really enjoyed them. We only lost Sarge once, but found him again :lol:

Photos below, they even have reverse :lol:

[banditrider]

they had one about 40yrs ao.

Due to the demand, another has been scheduled for nov 2147

Better put our names down now then...


990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

Gotta love a twin (or twins :msn-wink: :whistle:).

[yod]

Thanks for an awesome day guys, really enjoyed it.
Great ride, apart from traffic :headbang: in Wgtn city agghhh.
Great run over Piecock Hill, and Rimu Hill, really enjoyed them. We only lost Sarge once, but found him again :lol:

Photos below, they even have reverse :lol:

cool photos! good ride mate

and they also have a parking brake too, and a 26 litre tank

[yod]

No, as I suspected it was a escorted test ride which was fine by me as my sense of direction SUCKS!
They don't bank into corners, Yod put it together best, weight you're outside peg and push the outside handle bar seemed to work best, at least for the limited time we had.
Hyper sensitive steering at the on centre position and slightly touchy brake made it difficult to be smooth but I guess you'd get used to that. Very comfy and ride pretty well.

Was a shame you guys did'nt come though but the will still have two demo's there after the weekend so...

lol...the first few corners consisted of several 'what the fuck?!?'s followed closely by a few 'how the fuck?!?'s

[cowboyz]

cool photos! good ride mate

and they also have a parking brake too, and a 26 litre tank

but is it wider than a concours?

[NZsarge]

lol...the first few corners consisted of several 'what the fuck?!?'s followed closely by a few 'how the fuck?!?'s

You forgot... Oh FUCK!

[yod]

but is it wider than a concours?

indubitably

be great in the south island

[banditrider]

but is it wider than a concours?

Now, now


indubitably

Thank you........

[cowboyz]

indubitably

be great in the south island

cant bling ya.

[Elysium]

So essentially you guys rode 21st century trikes but with the two wheels up front? :laugh:

[yod]

they're pretty cool

if i won lotto, i guarantee there'd be one in the garage, but i think I'd always prefer two wheels

fyi: $31k for the manual, $33.5k for the auto thingy and then there are extras galore...

[86GSXR]

Sounds like you Spyder guys had a great time and a real interesting experience. I was highly tempted to join you as the FNR proved I can ride again :yes: Monamie kindly let me pillion her on the inaugural Feilding Ride, bloody great! Kimbolton, Rangiwhahia, Vinegar Hill. The Buell is a right little charmer I must say. Ended up doing a few more ks this arvo too, great days riding :cool:

[manwithav8]

Sounds like you Spyder guys had a great time and a real interesting experience. I was highly tempted to join you as the FNR proved I can ride again :yes: Monamie kindly let me pillion her on the inaugural Feilding Ride, bloody great! Kimbolton, Rangiwhahia, Vinegar Hill. The Buell is a right little charmer I must say. Ended up doing a few more ks this arvo too, great days riding :cool:

ThoughT it was you heading down Roberts line. Isn't it scary how I know what you look like from behind without even seeing your new gear or the bike you were riding LOL. Just your riding position I recognized, sounds dodgy I know LOL

[86GSXR]

Dodgier things have been known to happen Lee :laugh: I had a great days riding, ended up in Bulls later in the day, saw an RF 900 and thought of you :whistle: Hope the darn thing is mended soon :doctor:

[Flynn]

Cruisy day for me, suffering with the man flu thats going round and dealing with the spawn who think because they are thirteen they can try sneak off to go to a saturday night party, bastard when dad foils thier plans though :bash:

Party Poohper!!!!:whistle:

[oscarnz]

Sounds like you Spyder guys had a great time and a real interesting experience. I was highly tempted to join you as the FNR proved I can ride again :yes: Monamie kindly let me pillion her on the inaugural Feilding Ride, bloody great! Kimbolton, Rangiwhahia, Vinegar Hill. The Buell is a right little charmer I must say. Ended up doing a few more ks this arvo too, great days riding :cool:

Excellent stuff Al, bet it feels good to be able to ride again.
How you are still taking it easy:rolleyes:

Pity you didnt come we had a great day

[ynot slow]

Excellent stuff Al, bet it feels good to be able to ride again.
How you are still taking it easy:rolleyes:

Pity you didnt come we had a great day

He still has the ability to get lost,heard a strange noise(2 cylinder)in our drive last night,seems the Bllue(damn dyslexia)likes Triumph riders,like the oven glove ya use hehe.Seemed he was lost but enjoying the fact.

[NZsarge]

they're pretty cool

if i won lotto, i guarantee there'd be one in the garage, but i think I'd always prefer two wheels

fyi: $31k for the manual, $33.5k for the auto thingy and then there are extras galore...

Agreed, I think in certain instances they'd be great and fun but would never take the place of two wheels.
1st extra would be the zorst!

[manwithav8]

Dodgier things have been known to happen Lee :laugh: I had a great days riding, ended up in Bulls later in the day, saw an RF 900 and thought of you :whistle: Hope the darn thing is mended soon :doctor:

Well it just so happens al, the bikes ready, was the sort of fault they found and repaired while diagnosing it. Adjusted headset and balanced front wheel and is running on all.

F&cking mint, so where we going on Saturday people?

[86GSXR]

Good to hear it was something easy :yes:

Have you seen this? It's on Sunday tho.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

There's also a talk on Sunday night by one of Gareth Morgan's mates on his world travels. 6 pm at the library if memory serves me - free.

[KiwiKat]

Good to hear it was something easy :yes:

Have you seen this? It's on Sunday tho.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

There's also a talk on Sunday night by one of Gareth Morgan's mates on his world travels. 6 pm at the library if memory serves me - free.

No Feilding Ride this Sunday.
Next Feilding ride at this stage is scheduled for Sunday 5th April, day after daylight saving.

A rides schedule will be discussed at our social meeting on the 25th at Murray's :beer:and lengths, frequency etc worked out and interest in long rides :2thumbsup and overnighters :banana: discussed. More info will be posted in Feilding Riders Thread. I heard today about a trike rider that's keen.:drool: Could be fun.

[86GSXR]

Right, that's cleared that up then. Sorry about that chief :doh:

[manwithav8]

Right, that's cleared that up then. Sorry about that chief :doh:

I had seen the fielding thread al but haven't been on here much due not having the bike operating. I have one month left in country so planning on juggling work with the bike again, should be ok for a few rides.

Will advertise the RF but still use it till I go.

Picking it up 0930 sat morn so will keep an eye out for a ride

[sarahtvet]

Well it just so happens al, the bikes ready, was the sort of fault they found and repaired while diagnosing it. Adjusted headset and balanced front wheel and is running on all.

F&cking mint, so where we going on Saturday people?

Glad the bike is back on form mate, will be cool to see you on a ride before you head out of town. Away this weekend but make a plan for next weekend and I will be there rain or shine:ride:


No Feilding Ride this Sunday.
Next Feilding ride at this stage is scheduled for Sunday 5th April, day after daylight saving.

A rides schedule will be discussed at our social meeting on the 25th at Murray's :beer:and lengths, frequency etc worked out and interest in long rides :2thumbsup and overnighters :banana: discussed. More info will be posted in Feilding Riders Thread. I heard today about a trike rider that's keen.:drool: Could be fun.

I hear that it was a really good ride so will be looking forward to the next one :yes: Is the 25th open to all? Would be nice to put some faces to names and get out riding with you guys a bit more :sunny:

[Monie]

nice little pootle this arvo with a couple of dodgy bastards (read: kwaka riders)

nice day for a short, back-road sojourn, glad dodgy bastard #1 managed to hold it together through the alfredton road

some quality shit-blathering and a brew at the Dudley was nice then had a boyracer for afternoon tea....FMS


had to look twice at that pic shit i thought who the f...k took my bike out was not me then i remembered i let meanie take the classy honda out.

[manwithav8]

had to look twice at that pic shit i thought who the f...k took my bike out was not me then i remembered i let meanie take the classy honda out.

Nothing like taking out a lesser quality bike to remind oneself how good your own is aye hehehehe

[Meanie]

Starting the Southern cross on Sunday and riding through to Gisbourne with Bandit Rider and Blue Bandito for the night. There are a few bods riding through part way with us and are going as far as Napier for lunch and then following Bonez home through some back roads
Leaving Ashhurst Mobil about 10 am and going up highway 50 for anyone interested in coming for a ride, but be warned we wont be stopping every turn off, may stop in Vegas to pick up Sarge if hes coming otherwise right through to Napier, you may stop all you like on the way home :rolleyes:
Roll on Sunday

[cowboyz]

we are in. just to napier though............ devils elbow might be callng............ then a little of east cape maybe.....

[Meanie]

we are in. just to napier though............ devils elbow might be callng............ then a little of east cape maybe.....

Sweet may as well come south too then

[cowboyz]

Ill just check with my boss if its ok to take a week off........

[86GSXR]

We'll be there except in case of disaster :yeah:

[banditrider]

we are in. just to napier though............ devils elbow might be callng............ then a little of east cape maybe.....

Now you're talking...


Sweet may as well come south too then

Absofreekinlootely!

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Starting the Southern cross on Sunday and riding through to Gisbourne with Bandit Rider and Blue Bandito for the night. There are a few bods riding through part way with us and are going as far as Napier for lunch and then following Bonez home through some back roads
Leaving Ashhurst Mobil about 10 am and going up highway 50 for anyone interested in coming for a ride, but be warned we wont be stopping every turn off, may stop in Vegas to pick up Sarge if hes coming otherwise right through to Napier, you may stop all you like on the way home :rolleyes:
Roll on Sunday
Definitely joining you on Norman!! Looking forward to a decent jaunt on basically straight roads!! Woohoo!!


Ill just check with my boss if its ok to take a week off........ The answer is yes (presuming you ARE referring to the REAL BOSS!!) as long as you take me!!!

[86GSXR]

Definitely joining you on Norman!! Looking forward to a decent jaunt on basically straight roads!! Woohoo!!

The answer is yes (presuming you ARE referring to the REAL BOSS!!) as long as you take me!!!

:woohoo: :cool:

[Flynn]

Ill just check with my boss if its ok to take a week off........

If he won't let ya, just throw some seed at him:innocent:

[Meanie]

If he won't let ya, just throw some seed at him:innocent:

:rofl:.................................

[Owl]

If he won't let ya, just throw some seed at him:innocent:

If I didn't know better, I'd think you were trying to rake up some bling?:msn-wink:

[cowboyz]

If he won't let ya, just throw some seed at him:innocent:

Have certainly learnt a lesson there. Got a speech the other day about how my injuries being simply bruising have subsided and yet he could have been blinded for life or died with a hayfever attack.

Perception is a funny thing.


If I didn't know better, I'd think you were trying to rake up some bling?:msn-wink:

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

ok that deserves a little one. But I am not allowed.

[NZsarge]

may stop in Vegas to pick up Sarge if hes coming otherwise right through to Napier

I should be, might be an on the day call if it's shitty, if i'm not going i'll make sure you get plenty of notice so you can shoot straight on through.

Definitely joining you on Norman!! Looking forward to a decent jaunt on basically straight roads!! Woohoo!!


Mint, it'll be good to see you out there under your own power again.

[BigG]

I should be, might be an on the day call if it's shitty, if i'm not going i'll make sure you get plenty of notice so you can shoot straight on through.


Mint, it'll be good to see you out there under your own power again.

We'll be down your ways tomorrow through the smoke to Wimbleton

[NZsarge]

We'll be down your ways tomorrow through the smoke to Wimbleton

When do ya think you'll hit Vegas?

[robertydog]

When do ya think you'll hit Vegas?

Leaving Dooly's around noon.

[NZsarge]

Leaving Dooly's around noon.

You not doing the loop dude?

[Bonez]

Beutifull sun rise and not a cloud in the sky! Still as. Anyone up yet?

[banditrider]

But why is everyone up so early? Dontcha know I'm on holiday and could do with a sleep in?

[Bonez]

But why is everyone up so early? Dontcha know I'm on holiday and could do with a sleep in?I've got a weeks leave too. Itching for a ride right now ;)

I'm going to have brecky then mount Gerble. Need to warm the oil up before an oil filter change ya know.

[banditrider]

Well, there's this little ride I've got planned...

[Meanie]

Crap i,m off to work, tis a great still morning though

[Bonez]

Well, there's this little ride I've got planned...I know, I know. Don't rub it in :laugh:

[Meanie]

I know, I know. Don't rub it in :laugh:

You could always tag along bonez, you do have the week off

[Bonez]

You could always tag along bonez, you do have the week offThanks for the offer. Popping over to help mum, dad and possibly Connies mum in the 4be4 on Monday. Will set aside one day for a full days outing though. I'll see if I can drag Doug out. Haven't seen him for a bit. And the Pantah probably needs a decent run.

[Bonez]

Ok I'm off for a scoot. Have a good day all. Brmmmm brmmmm rattle rattle rattle.....................cof cof.............rattle rattle.......................brmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Owl]

Have a goooooody Bonez!:msn-wink:

[Monie]

Beutifull sun rise and not a cloud in the sky! Still as. Anyone up yet?
was up at 6.30 ...


But why is everyone up so early? Dontcha know I'm on holiday and could do with a sleep in? so why are you up .. and your on here ...

[robertydog]

You not doing the loop dude?

I certainly are

[manwithav8]

was up at 6.30 ...

so why are you up .. and your on here ...

Im up too but not that early lol..

Picking the RF up this morning YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bonez]

Have a goooooody Bonez!:msn-wink:Certainly did. Plan was Track-Mangamire. Didn't turn out that way as the mist was thick and decided to do North Range Rd. Awwwwsome road in from either end is is ok but the "Public rd" or "PUB IC ROAD " as one sign said in the middle linking the wind farms can only be discribed as a "PUB IC GOAT TRACK". Nothing a road going single could'nt traverse of course ;). Ruts and holes so big trials riders would be proud of, pond crossings- too big to be called puddles, the odd slip. Well worth it to give one an idea of how vast the wind farms actually are and a very nice veiw of the Manawatu. The mist on the other side looked like it stretched to Dannevirke and to at least to Alfredton with hills popping there peaks out of it. I'll take the camera next time.:whistle: Real uncanny expereince coming down to just by the "Cafe Over the Bridge" at Ballance. Hills disappering and a windmill looking like something out of "War of the Worlds". Funny how is signed posted as no exit from that end.

[NZsarge]

I certainly are

If you guys are stopping in Vegas keep an eye out for me

[NZsarge]

Certainly did. Plan was Track-Mangamire. Didn't turn out that way as the mist was thick and decided to do North Range Rd. Awwwwsome road in from either end is is ok but the "Public rd" or "PUB IC ROAD " as one sign said in the middle linking the wind farms can only be discribed as a "PUB IC GOAT TRACK". Nothing a road going single could'nt traverse of course ;). Ruts and holes so big trials riders would be proud of, pond crossings- too big to be called puddles, the odd slip. Well worth it to give one an idea of how vast the wind farms actually are and a very nice veiw of the Manawatu. The mist on the other side looked like it stretched to Dannevirke and to at least to Alfredton with hills popping there peaks out of it. I'll take the camera next time.:whistle: Real uncanny expereince coming down to just by the "Cafe Over the Bridge" at Ballance. Hills disappering and a windmill looking like something out of "War of the Worlds".

Pity you did'nt taken the picture box, sounds like some awesome real time paintings would have come out of it. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Certainly did. Plan was Track-Mangamire. Didn't turn out that way as the mist was thick and decided to do North Range Rd. Awwwwsome road in from either end is is ok but the "Public rd" or "PUB IC ROAD " as one sign said in the middle linking the wind farms can only be discribed as a "PUB IC GOAT TRACK". Nothing a road going single could'nt traverse of course ;). Ruts and holes so big trials riders would be proud of, pond crossings- too big to be called puddles, the odd slip. Well worth it to give one an idea of how vast the wind farms actually are and a very nice veiw of the Manawatu. The mist on the other side looked like it stretched to Dannevirke and to at least to Alfredton with hills popping there peaks out of it. I'll take the camera next time.:whistle: Real uncanny expereince coming down to just by the "Cafe Over the Bridge" at Ballance. Hills disappering and a windmill looking like something out of "War of the Worlds". Funny how is signed posted as no exit from that end.

that sounds like a mint day! On the right bike of course.
We spent the day at the food festival where we discovered that some peoples idea of mild curry can be anothers "holy fucking hell, are you trying to kill me" kind of thing.
It was nice though.
All set for tomorrow!

[banditrider]

All set for tomorrow!

Not quite but getting pretty keen...

[Bonez]

All set for tomorrow!Bobby and Norman are going right? Leone just popped in and mentioned shes keen to tag along.

[banditrider]

Starting the Southern cross on Sunday and riding through to Gisbourne with Bandit Rider and Blue Bandito for the night. There are a few bods riding through part way with us and are going as far as Napier for lunch and then following Bonez home through some back roads
Leaving Ashhurst Mobil about 10 am and going up highway 50 for anyone interested in coming for a ride, but be warned we wont be stopping every turn off, may stop in Vegas to pick up Sarge if hes coming otherwise right through to Napier, you may stop all you like on the way home :rolleyes:
Roll on Sunday

Where we stopping in Napier for lunch dude - will let old fogie know so he can he meet us. Also mangell6 (blue FZ-1) may join us at Ashhurst too. Apparently Koroj & Twosup are doing Route 52 on their way up...

[cowboyz]

Not quite but getting pretty keen...

if you feeling it might be a bit far for you then I will volenteer to take your bike. Just need petrol vouchers and your credit card and I should be able to get your bike through the trip.


Bobby and Norman are going right? Leone just popped in and mentioned shes keen to tag along.

Yep, keen as. will be good to have some smaller bikes along.


Where we stopping in Napier for lunch dude - will let old fogie know so he can he meet us. Also mangell6 (blue FZ-1) may join us at Ashhurst too. Apparently Koroj & Twosup are doing Route 52 on their way up...

good stuff. might see how things are progressing with Mrs C and take a detour on the way home, maybe not. Will make that one up on the fly.

[banditrider]

if you feeling it might be a bit far for you then I will volenteer to take your bike. Just need petrol vouchers and your credit card and I should be able to get your bike through the trip.

Think I'll manage - and I don't think you'd want my credit card, might only get to Woodville on it. You can still come yaknow - we're gonna do the South Island, including the Buller Gorge!

[Bonez]

Cool. I'm going to Napier then over to Havelock North to see the folks. After that I will be defenitely doing a back road bash home. Anyone who is keen can tag along. I'll be on the GB and wont be setting any land speed record. In other words I'll be going at a pace that suits slower riders.

Any slower Manawatu riders who want to tag along PM me with your bike details or range so fuel stops can be worked out.

[cowboyz]

Cool. I'm going to Napier then over to Havelock North to see the folks. After that I will be defenitely doing a back road bash home. Anyone who is keen can tag along. I'll be on the GB and wont be setting any land speed record. In other words I'll be going at a pace that suits slower riders.

Any slower Manawatu riders who want to tag along PM me with your bike details or range so fuel stops can be worked out.

are you planning on leaving at 10am with meanie and co or doing something else?

[Bonez]

are you planning on leaving at 10am with meanie and co or doing something else?I'am leaving at 10.Neome wants to do some longs rides before she heads to New Plymouth to see her mum.

[robertydog]

Bucketing with rain here at the moment. Give you an update in the morning.

[Bonez]

Bucketing with rain here at the moment. Give you an update in the morning.Wet here too. Cheers.

[NZsarge]

Whadda ya know, it's fine in Vegas, well a few k's east of at least, will see what the morning brings eh, hopefully it'll rain itself out tonight, fingers crossed.

[Sonicjoe]

Whadda ya know, it's fine in Vegas, well a few k's east of at least, will see what the morning brings eh, hopefully it'll rain itself out tonight, fingers crossed.
Its fine in town as well.:rockon:

[Meanie]

Where we stopping in Napier for lunch dude - will let old fogie know so he can he meet us. Also mangell6 (blue FZ-1) may join us at Ashhurst too. Apparently Koroj & Twosup are doing Route 52 on their way up...

You decide mate i wouldnt have a clue, so its wherever you say it is :2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

You decide mate i wouldnt have a clue, so its wherever you say it is :2thumbsup

you on drugs or something.

Now we find out lunch is in cape reinga.

[yod]

.....lunch is in cape reinga.

oh bugger

dinner in bluff i spose?

I better go break the sad news to the wife.....

[cowboyz]

oh bugger

dinner in bluff i spose?

I better go break the sad news to the wife.....

best of luck with that one...

[yod]

best of luck with that one...

err....safer to text once I'm on the ferry maybe.....

[cowboyz]

knowing your luck, you bugger off down south and you will come home to twice as much trouble (litterally)

[banditrider]

Now we find out lunch is in cape reinga.

Nope, that's breakfast on Wednesday.


oh bugger

dinner in bluff i spose?

That's Saturday...


I better go break the sad news to the wife.....

Great, you're coming then!







PS: There must be a halfway decent ride starting today as I've had stuff all sleep and am up well before the sparrows have even thought about farting...

[Bonez]

PS: There must be a halfway decent ride starting today as I've had stuff all sleep and am up well before the sparrows have even thought about farting...You're not the only one up. Must have something to do with the alignment of the planets. Hope the big'n goes well guys.

It's pretty still out.

[NZsarge]

Yeah can't quite get the lay of the land yet but it's not raining here at the moment, from what little I can see out at the moment it looks pretty murky.

[Owl]

I have no visuals toward the Southeast, but I see some blue sky.:D

[NZsarge]

Pleased to report that the cloud is breaking up a little over head, just took a drive to the top-o-the-hill and the sun is shining on the ranges up north with no rain in the Dannevirke region.

[cowboyz]

Pleased to report that the cloud is breaking up a little over head, just took a drive to the top-o-the-hill and the sun is shining on the ranges up north with no rain in the Dannevirke region.

woohoo....excellent!!! I gather we will be meeting you in dannevirke??
oops I am logged on to lances profile!!...I might just carry on through dannevirke and keep going to the turn off on 50, just so I am not slowing anyone down!!

[NZsarge]

woohoo....excellent!!! I gather we will be meeting you in dannevirke??

Meh...
















Damn straight!

[robertydog]

Sun is shining here. Gonna be a cracker day.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

was logged onto lances....will prob carry on through dannevirke to the turn off on 50 and stop for five there...just so I dont feel as though I am slowing anybody down!!

Bring it on!!

[cowboyz]

work complete. ready to play. goiing to be an awesome day

[NZsarge]

was logged onto lances....will prob carry on through dannevirke to the turn off on 50 and stop for five there...just so I dont feel as though I am slowing anybody down!!

Bring it on!!

Noted, sweet as, don't panick about the pace too much if I were you, it'll sort itself out so long as there is some communication before and during the ride at but that idea is'nt bad I reckon, give you a spell at least as the plan is for the guys doing the SC is to go straight though to Napier with no stops, good thinking 99!

[NZsarge]

Sun is shining here. Gonna be a cracker day.

I know I saw you yesterday but are we gonna catch any of you guys when we get up there?
Cheers for the weather update.

[Bonez]

Just been over the track and balance. Overcast but good visibility. No mist towards Dannyvagas.

A wee ride before brekky is good for the soul.

Touch wood (taps head) there should be a Scorpio to keep you company Bobby.

[NZsarge]

Right, off into town to gas up and have a feed before things get under way.

[Monie]

woohoo....excellent!!! I gather we will be meeting you in dannevirke??
oops I am logged on to lances profile!!...I might just carry on through dannevirke and keep going to the turn off on 50, just so I am not slowing anyone down!!
i thought that was not cowboyz.....


see you all out there .... what a night we had was total shit finally got to sleep/bed at 4am [kids that says it all] see you all out there then ...

[NZsarge]

That was FMS!

[cowboyz]

that was FMS!

Been a while since I been out on a decent length weekend ride.

Norman for president!!!

In true Ashhurst form Bonez and fasttrax? ended up at a different cafe and then we lost them for the majority of the day meeting up in Danniverke on the way home.

Was fun pootling keeping an eye on Mrs C and getting to get out for a play in some of the twisties. Ended up doing SH50 on the way up where we caught up with Robertydog and gixxer4eva and had a feed at the famous chook and filly. (this is about where the wave for bonez to stop got interpreted as a wave to carry on. We are going to blame Banditrider for that one cause he wont be around for a week or so.
The <s>bastards</s> friends who are doing the southern cross headed off to do their thing and we went round to middle road and then to pangatata and on to waipa and down the main road home.

Awesome of awesomeness with a slice of mint on the side.

Cheers.

[Bonez]

Was a goody alright the two singles got to Taradale waited(there was mention about lunch there at the 50 turn off). Check of cellphone bugger!! No sign of life in it. Waited a bit. Oh well, maybe theiy've gone to Napier.
Brmmm Brmmm. Nope. Oh well back to Taradale then. Nope. Ah well, lunch at mackers then. Ok.

After a quick lunch of back we went via some pemo winding country roads. Thing where a bit nippy so stopped to warm up then off to Ormenville via Norsewood. A rum and a natter and leg stretch later we mounted the humble beasts brmm brmm. Alignment of Uranus must been spot on as Lance mentioned we bumped into the other lot at Dannivagas then off home with the Scorpio breaking off to see the Yods.

Came home with a smile so it must have good. Bring on the next one.

A side note- Coming home I passed two car incident. One taking out a power pole about a km from town and t-bone at the Vogel/main Str intersection. Be carefull out there.

[NZsarge]

Was a goody alright the two singles got to Taradale waited(there was mention about lunch there at the 50 turn off). Check of cellphone bugger!! No sign of life in it. Waited a bit. Oh well, maybe theiy've gone to Napier.
Brmmm Brmmm. Nope. Oh well back to Taradale then. Nope. Ah well, lunch at mackers then. Ok.

After a quick lunch of back we went via some pemo winding country roads. Thing where a bit nippy so stopped to warm up then off to Ormenville via Norsewood. A rum and a natter and leg stretch later we mounted the humble beasts brmm brmm. Alignment of Uranus must been spot on as Lance mentioned we bumped into the other lot at Dannivagas then off home with the Scorpio breaking off to see the Yods.

Came home with a smile so it must have good. Bring on the next one.


All good then Bonez.


A side note- Coming home I passed two car incident. One taking out a power pole about a km from town and t-bone at the Vogel/main Str intersection.

Ouchies!.................................

[Bonez]

Could'nt have been better really Sarge. It was good to see everyone beaming at the kick off ;) Had a feeling we'd bump into the main group again. And that we did. Pleased everyone made it home ok.

Oh almost forgot. A couple of the ladies were introduced to the Onga Onga facilities. An Ashurst first I believe.

[cowboyz]

Was a goody alright the two singles got to Taradale waited(there was mention about lunch there at the 50 turn off). Check of cellphone bugger!! No sign of life in it. Waited a bit. Oh well, maybe theiy've gone to Napier.
Brmmm Brmmm. Nope. Oh well back to Taradale then. Nope. Ah well, lunch at mackers then. Ok.

After a quick lunch of back we went via some pemo winding country roads. Thing where a bit nippy so stopped to warm up then off to Ormenville via Norsewood. A rum and a natter and leg stretch later we mounted the humble beasts brmm brmm. Alignment of Uranus must been spot on as Lance mentioned we bumped into the other lot at Dannivagas then off home with the Scorpio breaking off to see the Yods.

Came home with a smile so it must have good. Bring on the next one.

A side note- Coming home I passed two car incident. One taking out a power pole about a km from town and t-bone at the Vogel/main Str intersection. Be carefull out there.


Could'nt have been better really Sarge. Had a feeling we'd bump into the main group again. And that we did. Pleased everyone made it home ok.

that accident still there. Mother-in-law brought kids home at 3 and past the accident site. She was just telling me about it. Over 2 hours and its still there is not a good look. Aparently it is a real mess.

[Bonez]

that accident still there. Mother-in-law brought kids home at 3 and past the accident site. She was just telling me about it. Over 2 hours and its still there is not a good look. Aparently it is a real mess.Not good at all.

[Owl]

Not good at all.

Yeah the power pole one looks nasty!


Cheers everyone for the great day out. Loads of fun and got to do Middle Rd for the first time!:woohoo:

[Bonez]

Yeah the power pole one looks nasty!


Cheers everyone for the great day out. Loads of fun and got to do Middle Rd for the first time!:woohoo:There's another you'll enjoy just 15kms or so to the west. Must show you it sometime.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

twas the mintiest of mint days!! The nerves were quite high as we met up with the group at mobil, but once on the road they subsided and started to get into the rhythm. Stopped at the chook and filly for a superb lunch. Said our goodbyes to the boys off to have their little jaunt around the countryside!
Headed into havelock north to fill up. Lucky for me we did as I had left Norman on reserve! Yikes!! Then off to the famous middle road, same as you owl was my first time and I loved it, was a bit concerned about holding the ladies (who were nice enough to stay rather than go play!!) up. Awesome bit of road that. Loved it.
Did I say that I loved it???
Stopped off at a pub that was in the middle of nowhere!! Cant remember the name sorry, wrists and hands were getting a little sore by now. Carried onto waipawa and got spat on a little!
On through waipakurau, here on I knew I would be hitting a head on wind so ended up just pootling on to Dannevirke for a hot coffee to warm the hands and meet up with bonez and Leonie!!
Awesome ride! Awesome company!!

[NZsarge]

Awesome ride! Awesome company!!

Nice, stoked that you enjoy it, so you'll be up for some more of that then?
More of that will be coming particularly as friday night rides are coming to an end soon.

[86GSXR]

Extremely minty slicey wicey of a ride with a sprinkle of awesomeness on top for good measure :ride:

The golden beauty behaved herself very well I thought. Good team assembled at Ashhurst to see off the lads who are doing a wee ride.

Good to see young Norman and the Scorpy patanging along quite nicely I thought.

Brief stop at Ongaonga for the girls, and was most impressed to see the Buell pull a very competent manoeuvre :gob: good lord, Monamie has kept those skills rather quiet :clap: Cowboyz will have some competition soon :yes:

Nice run to the Chook and Filly and very pleasant catching up with a few of the HB crew but losing a couple of ours in the process :doh:

Sweet, sweet run through Middle Rd (wasn't me, honest) and a quiet bevvy at Patangata.

Straight line to Vegas for coffee and then a good run back, Monie displaying impressive skills :niceone:

Must figure out what those lines on the gorge mean one day, but always fun.

FMS :scooter:

[Monie]

Yeah the power pole one looks nasty!


Cheers everyone for the great day out. Loads of fun and got to do Middle Rd for the first time!:woohoo:

was a first time for me too... what a neat road and i enjoyed following mrs c .. thanks to all for coming i really enjoyed it .. a nice bit of rain now my bike is clean ... the boys arrived to the port of call at 4pm ...
thanks again for a nice day...

[KiwiKat]

There's another you'll enjoy just 15kms or so to the west. Must show you it sometime.

West???

I obviously missed an awesome day. Very jealous. :bye::angry2::bash:

[Bonez]

West???

I obviously missed an awesome day. Very jealous. :bye::angry2::bash:West of Middle Rd ol bean. Ha ha.

[cowboyz]

Nice run to the Chook and Filly and very pleasant catching up with a few of the HB crew but losing a couple of ours in the process :doh:

dont think it was a fair trade!
Sweet, sweet run through Middle Rd (wasn't me, honest) and a quiet bevvy at Patangata.
my headspace wasnt mint through middle road. It was alot bumpyer than I remember it. Had a few front wheel issues but saved a fair bit of tread so I guess it all evens out.

Straight line to Vegas for coffee and then a good run back, Monie displaying impressive skills :niceone:

Must figure out what those lines on the gorge mean one day, but always fun.

FMS :scooter:
I passed 13 in the gorge! fucking traffic everywhere! Nice piece of road that. I am liking it more and more lately and they should stop cars from going through there.


the boys arrived to the port of call at 4pm ... ...

what boys? Oh yeah, the whole point to the ride. I am blocking out the southern cross due to being extremely jealous!

[Monamie]

It was a nice day for riding though a bit nippy in places. Its good to get out and just ride,stop,ride,visit Onga Onga:o,ride,stop,drink,eat,ride,stop,drink...I forget the rest but it was a bloody neat day.

Lesson of the day:
If many bikes are parked on the side of the road and everyone is pointing to the cafe' across the road.......it means stop,drink,eat:clap::dodge: (though I thought they were just waving too:yes:)

A great way to spend the day.

[Owl]

There's another you'll enjoy just 15kms or so to the west. Must show you it sometime.

That sounds like a plan Bonez. I just love those winding roads!:yes:


Brief stop at Ongaonga for the girls, and was most impressed to see the Buell pull a very competent manoeuvre :gob: good lord, Monamie has kept those skills rather quiet :clap: Cowboyz will have some competition soon :yes:

Al:gob:+Al:gob:


Must figure out what those lines on the gorge mean one day, but always fun.

:Oops:Yeah!

[cowboyz]

It was a nice day for riding though a bit nippy in places. Its good to get out and just ride,stop,ride,visit Onga Onga:o,ride,stop,drink,eat,ride,stop,drink...I forget the rest but it was a bloody neat day.
nearly got the description right. You missed a few stops in there though.
Lesson of the day:
If many bikes are parked on the side of the road and everyone is pointing to the cafe' across the road.......it means stop,drink,eat:clap::dodge: (though I thought they were just waving too:yes:)

A great way to spend the day.

errrr. yep. But then it could have been just another smoke stop too! So the real lesson is everyone should take up smoking and then everyone would stop for a smoke and find out its lunchtime.

[Monamie]

Brief stop at Ongaonga for the girls, and was most impressed to see the Buell pull a very competent manoeuvre :gob: good lord, Monamie has kept those skills rather quiet :clap: Cowboyz will have some competition soon :yes:


What? That little ole'thing?:innocent:
Well....it may have gone just a little bit higher than I expected :eek:but no need to turn back to Onga Onga and sort out the lingerie......:shifty:

[86GSXR]

Yes, THAT lil ole thing, sure was impressive! Can I have lessons? :clap:

[oscarnz]

What? That little ole'thing?:innocent:
Well....it may have gone just a little bit higher than I expected :eek:but no need to turn back to Onga Onga and sort out the lingerie......:shifty:

Are you showing the boys a thing or two?? :whistle:

[86GSXR]

You could say that - whew :shit: :D

[Owl]

Name change on the horizon!:yes:

Mono-mie

[86GSXR]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[robertydog]

Was nice catching up with the Manawatu crew yet again. Just one thing can you keep our kool roads to your self. We want to keep them to ourselves. Glad you all got home in one peice. Cheers.

[banditrider]

Mark & I are parked up in Inglewood and by now Meanie should be in his bed in Stratford. Had a great ride up to Gisborne yesterday, have shot some video on HW50 and on the devils elbow too. FMS!

Today started out drizzly & cold and had wet roads all the way to the Cape. 130 bikes of all sorts at the cape - including a boss hoss v8. Dry roads from the cape back and only incident was a dude crashing a R1150GS right in front of Meanie & I. He had panicked, grabbed some front brakes and tossed her away into a fence. Luckily he was ok and had his 2 sons with him although doubt the beemer is going anywhere.

Really slow through to Rotorua - got stuck behind a cop for a while although Meanie zapped past him ok. Awesome ride through to Bennydale then took in some back roads before hitting awakino gorge, Mt Messenger etc. FMS.

Roast chook for tea at my sisters - FMS.

[86GSXR]

Sounds really good, apart from that off! Ride safe out there, and get pics :yes:

[cowboyz]

good stuff. You guys will be off to Cape reinga today. Extremely jealous. Looking at the forcast last night and it will be a magic day for ya.

FMS

[NZsarge]

. FMS!
FMS.
FMS.
FMS! Enjoy, you lucky buggers.

[banditrider]

good stuff. You guys will be off to Cape reinga today. Extremely jealous. Looking at the forcast last night and it will be a magic day for ya.

FMS

Yeah, primo day here in the 'naki. Just about to load the bikes up and go find Meanie. Another 800km day, will update ya'll when we come across some technology again...

[NZsarge]

Yeah, primo day here in the 'naki. Just about to load the bikes up and go find Meanie. Another 800km day, will update ya'll when we come across some technology again...

Good lord man! Get off the internet and get ta riding ya bike! :niceone:

[Bonez]

Keep them wheels a roll'n boyz. Keep safe.

[cowboyz]

Good lord man! Get off the internet and get ta riding ya bike! :niceone:

I reckon. I told him I would take his bike if he didnt want to!!!

[NZsarge]

He could do my job while I ride his bike 'round the south island.....:eek:
That might just be the best idea i've ever had...
Something tells me he won't wear that idea though..

[yod]

He could do my job while I ride his bike 'round the south island.....:eek:
That might just be the best idea i've ever had...
Something tells me he won't wear that idea though..

south island is FMS



in case anyone wasn't sure....

[manwithav8]

south island is FMS



in case anyone wasn't sure....

I'll find that out firsthand one day.

Those panniers did the trick

[yod]

I'll find that out firsthand one day.

Those panniers did the trick

Sweet

Saw your thread about the headstock being too tight, etc.

Any progress?

[manwithav8]

Sweet

Saw your thread about the headstock being too tight, etc.

Any progress?

Got it at tech now with the motorcycle class looking at. The tutor is a top. Bloke so fingers crossed they can sort it.

If all good might join the Wellington crew tonight for a ride

[cowboyz]

might as well make them learn on a suzuki., If they can get that right they will be top mechanics.

[yod]

might as well make them learn on a suzuki., If they can get that right they will be top mechanics.

it's now all sorted and running like a champion apparently

[NZsarge]

it's now all sorted and running like a champion apparently

fms
_______

[manwithav8]

might as well make them learn on a suzuki., If they can get that right they will be top mechanics.

Haha you funny guy LOL couldn't give them a kwaka, They don't have cave man tools no more.

As yod said it was mint. Was being the operative word. It was fine heading up the takas but down the other side, yip, u guessed it, back to wandering little suzi.

Turned around and headed back cos I wanted another blast over the hill in the reverse direction but now looks like I'm going to have to do head bearings.

Pity the shop didn't pic that up the first time round, the tutor at tech said it might be time to get them done but tightening them that tightvwouldnt have helped.

[banditrider]

He could do my job while I ride his bike 'round the south island.....:eek:
That might just be the best idea i've ever had...
Something tells me he won't wear that idea though..

You got that right!


south island is FMS

Damn straight! Think I might pop down there later on today...

Drama and adventure: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update.html

[NZsarge]

Drama and adventure: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update.html

Nice, so far so good. :niceone:

[ynot slow]

Whitebait fritters at Mokau are beaut,nice bike road from Urenui to end of Awakino Gorge on a fine day,see views are brilliant.

[cowboyz]

You got that right!



Damn straight! Think I might pop down there later on today...

Drama and adventure: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update.html

thats awesome. Struggled my way through work today. Found my mind wandering towards the idea of just jumping on the bike and going...

v v v v bad..........

Its all good. Take a quick detour down the west side and change the signs to buller gorge. Not sure if we can take meanie doing it again......

[KiwiKat]

Drama and adventure: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update.html

Impressive stuff. Another nice write up developing.:Punk: Can't wait for the pics.:soon:

Anyone interested in the 400km ride Marton to the Mountain this Sunday here is a link http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/View/Article/Marton-to-the-Mountain-Motorcycle-Rally/674.aspx

[banditrider]

Southern Cross all done and dusted. Meanie now a mohican and ready for the next one already. http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-2.html

[Bonez]

Good effort guys.

[Bonez]

Anyone keen on a ride east tomorrow?

[cowboyz]

Southern Cross all done and dusted. Meanie now a mohican and ready for the next one already. http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-2.html

damn fine effort. Good on ya.

[Bonez]

Anyone keen on a ride east tomorrow?Righto leaving 10am.:chase:

[KiwiKat]

Leaving where at 10:00. Got to be home this avo.

[Bonez]

Leaving where at 10:00. Got to be home this avo.Home. Now............but the other Gary is having coffee so will be a leaving in a bit.

[KiwiKat]

Left home at 9:45. Got to Gull 10:00 Bonez not there, thought maybe BP Fitz so went there.:(:calm: Assumed everyone gone so filled up and headed out though Maharahara, Kohinui, Konini. Nice little run.

[Bonez]

Just got home. Left from home. A shit of a ride. :msn-wink:

[GSVR]

Left home at 9:45. Got to Gull 10:00 Bonez not there, thought maybe BP Fitz so went there.:(:calm: Assumed everyone gone so filled up and headed out though Maharahara, Kohinui, Konini. Nice little run.
I got to the Gull at 9.55am and assumed the ride was leaving from Ashhurst but drop into Bonez just incase . He was just about to leave but I demanded a drink and told him if my bike blew up it would be his fault


Just got home. Left from home. A shit of a ride. :msn-wink:

Yeah same too you.

[KiwiKat]

Righto leaving 10am.:chase:

Umm, like I'm one of those if you're not here I'm going anyway types?????


I got to the Gull at 9.55am and assumed the ride was leaving from Ashhurst but drop into Bonez just incase . He was just about to leave but I demanded a drink and told him if my bike blew up it would be his fault

Demanding kinda fella.

[Bonez]

Umm, like I'm one of those if you're not here I'm going anyway types?????



Demanding kinda fella.My clock was slow. Well, thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it.:mad:

[Owl]

Nice wee pootle this arvo from Cafe Cuba, over the Track, Ballance, to the other cafe, Gorge and back to Palmy with 86, NZsarge, chanceyy, oscarnz, Monamie, Pegasus, Mark and myself.
Cheers chanceyy and Mo for looking after Tracy while I had a play!:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Southern Cross all done and dusted. Meanie now a mohican and ready for the next one already. http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-2.html

Good effort! One day I may join you, hmmm :chase:


Just got home. Left from home. A shit of a ride. :msn-wink:


Yeah same too you.

Cryptic stuff here by the sounds. Did you have a manure mishap?

Went for a nice little pootle today. Lunch at Cuba, Track, Ballance, smoothie at Beyond the Bridge, Gorge, ANZA, Cuba.

Told Keiran to put my name on the Black Tiger as I'm anticipating the insurance coming through very very soon. Yep, decided on black. Nice.

[Bonez]

Cryptic stuff here by the sounds. Did you have a manure mishap?Not quite, but the pie at Pongaroa was nice. Gary indulged himself with a Pongaroa burger. A quiet pint at the Dudley Arms was a nice way to end it.

[HappyGOriding]

Went for a ride up that way today, so I thought I'd introduce myself and just say how lucky you guys/gals are to have such nice roads to clock up the ks with.
My names Richard and today I did a ride from Levin(home) up to Feilding then headed out up kimbolton rd and carried on through to Rangawahia and up to Mangaweka, then back to Palmy via Vinegar Hill for some fuel before heading home.

Kimbolton to Mangaweka - Never been that way before but bloody Loved it, loved it loved it:laugh::woohoo:

Vinegar Hill - Never heard of it until reading about it on here but bloody Loved it, loved it, loved it:woohoo:

Just like to say thanks to all the regulars on here, if it wasnt for you I'd still be riding up and down SH1 from Levin to Welly :doh:

Cheers.

[Bonez]

There's plenty more to do around our neck of the woods and a wee bit further afeild HappyGOriding. Glad you enjoyed your day.

[86GSXR]

Not quite, but the pie at Pongaroa was nice. Gary indulged himself with a Pongaroa burger. A quiet pint at the Dudley Arms was a nice way to end it.

Sounds very gentile, and cryptic lol.


Went for a ride up that way today, so I thought I'd introduce myself and just say how lucky you guys/gals are to have such nice roads to clock up the ks with.
My names Richard and today I did a ride from Levin(home) up to Feilding then headed out up kimbolton rd and carried on through to Rangawahia and up to Mangaweka, then back to Palmy via Vinegar Hill for some fuel before heading home.

Kimbolton to Mangaweka - Never been that way before but bloody Loved it, loved it loved it:laugh::woohoo:

Vinegar Hill - Never heard of it until reading about it on here but bloody Loved it, loved it, loved it:woohoo:

Just like to say thanks to all the regulars on here, if it wasnt for you I'd still be riding up and down SH1 from Levin to Welly :doh:

Cheers.

Welcome Richard :yes: You're onto it! There's a few more roads where they came from too, bloody love em :woohoo: Join a ride soon, plenty of em :niceone:

[ynot slow]

Was going to go to the cafe by the bridge,even on the bike,but felt nah stuff it,fill the aquarium up and watch the leaks bugger.Leaks hopefully siliconed so hope it is fixed.Might get a ride tomorrow,even fit pak rak if I can find it.

[banditrider]

In Wanaka tonight. Meanie is in Greymouth. Did Glenorchy today and finally uploaded a couple of photos (have taken heaps more). You can find them via the Blog: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-3.html

[chanceyy]

Went for a ride up that way today, so I thought I'd introduce myself and just say how lucky you guys/gals are to have such nice roads to clock up the ks with.
My names Richard and today I did a ride from Levin(home) up to Feilding then headed out up kimbolton rd and carried on through to Rangawahia and up to Mangaweka, then back to Palmy via Vinegar Hill for some fuel before heading home.

Kimbolton to Mangaweka - Never been that way before but bloody Loved it, loved it loved it:laugh::woohoo:

Vinegar Hill - Never heard of it until reading about it on here but bloody Loved it, loved it, loved it:woohoo:

Just like to say thanks to all the regulars on here, if it wasnt for you I'd still be riding up and down SH1 from Levin to Welly :doh:

Cheers.


Hey Richard .. I borrowed Grant's 250 to do my restricted on and met you the day I sat it :)

nice wee roads those for sure, and quite a few more in the region to be ridden, catch you out there soon :)

[chanceyy]

Nice wee pootle this arvo from Cafe Cuba, over the Track, Ballance, to the other cafe, Gorge and back to Palmy with 86, NZsarge, chanceyy, oscarnz, Monamie, Pegasus, Mark and myself.
Cheers chanceyy and Mo for looking after Tracy while I had a play!:2thumbsup

was a nice wee flick :niceone: and Tracy did really well with her first trip over the track :yes:

[HappyGOriding]

Welcome Richard :yes: You're onto it! There's a few more roads where they came from too, bloody love em :woohoo: Join a ride soon, plenty of em :niceone:


Hey Richard .. I borrowed Grant's 250 to do my restricted on and met you the day I sat it :)

nice wee roads those for sure, and quite a few more in the region to be ridden, catch you out there soon :)

Will definitely be joining some of the manawatu rides in the not to distant future but that was my last weekend ride for a bit. The wife is due to have our first baby on the 18th April and I've been told that I'm not allowed to go anywhere now until after the birth

[Owl]

Did Glenorchy today and finally uploaded a couple of photos (have taken heaps more). You can find them via the Blog:

Great pics there Andrew!:niceone:

[Owl]

was a nice wee flick :niceone: and Tracy did really well with her first trip over the track :yes:

Yep, she loved the ride today! I enjoyed it too actually.:D

[chanceyy]

Yep, she loved the ride today! I enjoyed it too actually.:D

:laugh: .. well I had all good intentions of going home early this morning .. & rocked up at 5pm :clap:

hmm fun part .. :whistle: .. well leaving the lights in main st this morn & tremaine ave this aft <_< :msn-wink: :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Was going to go to the cafe by the bridge,even on the bike,but felt nah stuff it,fill the aquarium up and watch the leaks bugger.Leaks hopefully siliconed so hope it is fixed.Might get a ride tomorrow,even fit pak rak if I can find it.

Wow, sounds exciting! You wouldn't have been able to get the bike out today anyway Tone, too much nice weather for it :p


In Wanaka tonight. Meanie is in Greymouth. Did Glenorchy today and finally uploaded a couple of photos (have taken heaps more). You can find them via the Blog: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-3.html

Very nice :yes:


Will definitely be joining some of the manawatu rides in the not to distant future but that was my last weekend ride for a bit. The wife is due to have our first baby on the 18th April and I've been told that I'm not allowed to go anywhere now until after the birth

Good stuff, have a word to Yod, he's doing the same thing (newborn wise).


:laugh: .. well I had all good intentions of going home early this morning .. & rocked up at 5pm :clap:

hmm fun part .. :whistle: .. well leaving the lights in main st this morn & tremaine ave this aft <_< :msn-wink: :laugh:

You girls are much younger and therefore have faster reactions then I do remember :not:

[ynot slow]

Wow, sounds exciting! You wouldn't have been able to get the bike out today anyway Tone, too much nice weather for it :p


Nope was asleeeep till 8.30 ish,then at 10.00,11.45 in shower,and found a side effect of 14tuis,1 tui dark,3dbl bourbons and a macca burger at 3.30am rather too much to attempt riding,even realised the clay bird shooting was today not yesterday,and the thought of 100 rounds was not pretty.

[86GSXR]

Hmmmm, not a pretty weekend then :sick:

[Pegasus]

Nice wee pootle this arvo from Cafe Cuba, over the Track, Ballance, to the other cafe, Gorge and back to Palmy with 86, NZsarge, chanceyy, oscarnz, Monamie, Pegasus, Mark and myself.
Cheers chanceyy and Mo for looking after Tracy while I had a play!:2thumbsup

I have to concur, I had fun. Thanks Chancy & Mo. And everyone else of course you all made me feel welcome, and not the anchor that I probibly was.
:niceone:

[Monamie]

Nice wee pootle this arvo from Cafe Cuba, over the Track, Ballance, to the other cafe, Gorge and back to Palmy with 86, NZsarge, chanceyy, oscarnz, Monamie, Pegasus, Mark and myself.
Cheers chanceyy and Mo for looking after Tracy while I had a play!:2thumbsup


You are most welcome-it was a great day out:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Not quite, but the pie at Pongaroa was nice. Gary indulged himself with a Pongaroa burger. A quiet pint at the Dudley Arms was a nice way to end it.
Nice.



Kimbolton to Mangaweka - Never been that way before but bloody Loved it, loved it loved it:laugh::woohoo:

Vinegar Hill - Never heard of it until reading about it on here but bloody Loved it, loved it, loved it:woohoo:

IMHO you've probably picked two of the best roads to ride in the manawatu, nice.

I have to concur, I had fun. Thanks Chancy & Mo. And everyone else of course you all made me feel welcome, and not the anchor that I probibly was.
:niceone:

Sweet, was a nice relaxing day out..

[chanceyy]

I have to concur, I had fun. Thanks Chancy & Mo. And everyone else of course you all made me feel welcome, and not the anchor that I probibly was.
:niceone:

You did fantastically well for your first time over the Track :yes: and definitely no anchor .. look forward to more rides there girl :clap:

[banditrider]

Great pics there Andrew!:niceone:

Cheers dude - there's hundreds more...

Latest update: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/03/southern-cross-update-4.html

Heard from Meanie and he and Monie did Takaka Hill today (we're doing it on wednesday). Also, he seems to think that Buller Gorge rocks - will be able to confirm tomorrow.

[oscarnz]

I have to concur, I had fun. Thanks Chancy & Mo. And everyone else of course you all made me feel welcome, and not the anchor that I probibly was.
:niceone:

Excellent stuff, remember we were all learners once, some of us are still learning.
It was great to have you out with us. You were not an anchor at all.

[chanceyy]

Excellent stuff, remember we were all learners once, some of us are still learning.
It was great to have you out with us. You were not an anchor at all.

I am a learner & still learning :clap: something someone said when I first started riding .. there is something to be learnt every day on a bike ..sorry can not remember who said it .. but its been true so far

we have all been where you are T and understand the journey :) please do not think you stopping us from having fun .. we enjoy all aspects of riding & esp helping new riders like yourself get out there & have fun too

[86GSXR]

I concur. You NEVER stop learning on a bike and it's a lifelong journey :yes:

The most important thing you can possess while riding is the computer between your ears. It takes time to programme it properly. Be aware of your environment at all times, learn the right lines, and most of all, enjoy!

[Pegasus]

Cheers everyone. :clap:

I did have fun, and feel a bit better each time. Not happy about my calf Muscle now though (don't know what I did) but I am feeling it real bad. Definitely not ride fit. :crybaby:

[sarahtvet]

Went for a ride up that way today, so I thought I'd introduce myself and just say how lucky you guys/gals are to have such nice roads to clock up the ks with.

Just like to say thanks to all the regulars on here, if it wasnt for you I'd still be riding up and down SH1 from Levin to Welly :doh:

Cheers.

Well done for coming out for a decent pootle Rich :2thumbsup: , next time give us a shout beforehand by post or pm there is always somebody keen for a pootle :ride:. Even fun using the wets occasionally. We have an awesome area to ride in thats for sure and every time we go out new little back roads to explore :yes:

[Meanie]

Back at home from southern cross and i am a little shattered so ill upload some photos in the next few days
What an awesome week, i,m ready to do it all again
Thanks Bandit rider and Blue bandito for letting me tag along,it was nice to have some company and guidance as it is quite a feat to accomplish

Buller gorge rocked yet again :banana:

[NZsarge]

Back at home from southern cross and i am a little shattered so ill upload some photos in the next few days
What an awesome week, i,m ready to do it all again
Thanks Bandit rider and Blue bandito for letting me tag along,it was nice to have some company and guidance as it is quite a feat to accomplish

Buller gorge rocked yet again :banana:

Indeed it quite a feat, you guys should be pretty chuffed with yourselves and rightly so, looking forward to the pics.

[86GSXR]

Nice one guys! What a buzz! Looking forward to getting down there, not long now. We're gonna do the Buller Gorge twice :woohoo:

[Owl]

We're gonna do the Buller Gorge twice :woohoo:

Bragger:bleh:

[ynot slow]

Nice one guys! What a buzz! Looking forward to getting down there, not long now. We're gonna do the Buller Gorge twice :woohoo:

Yeah,yeah,yeah bloody show off.

Take heaps of batteries for cameras,worth doing the loop around Crown range rd to Wanaka and back by Cromwell.

[Monie]

Nice one guys! What a buzz! Looking forward to getting down there, not long now. We're gonna do the Buller Gorge twice :woohoo:
show off ...