Manawatu weekend rides

[ynot slow]

It was a great day-and thanks for coming out to watch my game...body is definately feeling sore today:pinch:

Natures way of saying your getting way to OLD,know the feeling competitive sport is tough when ya age lol:bash:


Your pants look much nicer on you than on Al:yes:...:gob::sweatdrop
The weekend was fantastic-lots of work done on the farm and sorting of things-out with the old and in with the new......:woohoo:
Hanging out for a ride on The Beastie but 16km service is due so will stay close to home until that is done.

Please let him wear the pants.

[Monamie]

Please let him wear the pants.

Definately too old to be playing against those speedy teenagers:angry2:-and it does hurt when you hit the floor/walls/someone else-no matter how old you are:sweatdrop I will just have to learn to leave them alone.....not:whistle:

No Sandras pants look much better on her....believe me!!!;)

[banditrider]

Have to get the bike out soon before it seizures from lack of use.

Yeah, it needs a few more k's on it.


Blah de blah. Cheers everyone for a great day out!:2thumbsup

Saddle was a tad slippery alright. Good wee ride though.


:kick: Your beating will come later! What part of "shhh" did you just not get. :bash:

Cheers everyone else for your kind thoughts. If only the number didn't get bigger each year. :crybaby: I might have to start counting backwards. :yes:

Nice ride though, had fun, thanks guys

Merry Xmas for the other day and all that!

[Monie]

Tracey i hope you had a nice day happy birthday.. May you have many more and the age get smaller

[KiwiKat]

:laugh: yes it was quite a gay time ....



Happy birthday Tracey, you kept that under the rug I trust your man treated you like a queen for the day

Must have been a day for queens.


Cheers everyone else for your kind thoughts. If only the number didn't get bigger each year. :crybaby: I might have to start counting backwards.

A while to go yet before that happens. Enjoy the moment. :woohoo:

Manawatu (Mobility Scooter) Riders Click here > 2km weekend rides (http://www.mobilitymanawatu.co.nz/index_files/Page613.htm)

Weekend Ride - Details on Next Sunday's Feilding Ride have been posted by 3DKiwi. Next Sunday Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509&page=11)

[Flynn]

Any positive news Lance?

Yes it was positive, it's a long story really, been 5 years of no contact due to her upsetting us. We feel it's time to move on, but hey, slowly does it I feel.

[Pegasus]

Merry Xmas for the other day and all that!


Tracey i hope you had a nice day happy birthday.. May you have many more and the age get smaller

Cheers for that, just glad I have another 364, days till I have to do it again.

Next year I'll be 21 I have decided. ;)

[cowboyz]

Cheers for that, just glad I have another 364, days till I have to do it again.

Next year I'll be 21 I have decided. ;)

dog years??????????

[Pegasus]

dog years??????????

:rofl:
I am feel it, but no not dog years. :bash:

[ynot slow]

Cheers for that, just glad I have another 364, days till I have to do it again.

Next year I'll be 21 I have decided. ;)

Remove the GST content and then you can honestly say your age(adding GST is your option as a manufacturer).

Took me ages as a kid to realise mum was 27yrs or so for 10 yrs.But you are told to respect parents eh?

[ynot slow]

Definately too old to be playing against those speedy teenagers:angry2:-and it does hurt when you hit the floor/walls/someone else-no matter how old you are:sweatdrop I will just have to learn to leave them alone.....not:whistle:


Never too old though with teenagers and sport,age and experiance beats youth and speed at times.Except the parents on the sidelines whinging when little Joey gets tackled.

[KiwiKat]

I've posted the dates for proposed Feilding Rides through to August On the KB Feilding pages.

The 'Motorcycle Tour de Manawatu' will involve interpreting directions / mystery rally. Upcoming Feilding Rides:scooter: (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129200460#post1129200460)

[cowboyz]

The 'Motorcycle Tour de Manawatu' will involve interpreting directions

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Fucking mint. Havent laughed that much in ages!

[Meanie]

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Fucking mint. Havent laughed that much in ages!

FMS youll need to hire a guide :rofl:

[Flynn]

The 'Motorcycle Tour de Manawatu' will involve interpreting directions
Oh Shite..... Counts me out :sweatdrop

Do you mean you WON'T be supplying guides :yawn:

[86GSXR]

No different to any other Manawatu ride then :lol:

[Flynn]

No different to any other Manawatu ride then :lol:
I know you mean people will get lost, I'm just trying to work out if it's accidental or on purpose:laugh:

[86GSXR]

Lost? Surely not :laugh:

[cowboyz]

its not lost unless you care where you are going......

[yod]

just don't follow the green bike

[NZsarge]

just don't follow the green bike

Yeah.... To be fair don't follow me either...

[oscarnz]

Follow a woman, we will get you there!!!! :whistle:

[banditrider]

its not lost unless you care where you are going......

Thinking of running away from home? Bit old for that aren't ya?

[Owl]

Follow a woman, we will get you there!!!! :whistle:

Yeah but they have to stop at every shop on the way!:D

[Monamie]

Yeah but they have to stop at every shop on the way!:D

And your point would be...? :eek: ;)

[Owl]

And your point would be...? :eek: ;)

I'd rather be lost!!!:whistle:

[Meanie]

Yeah but they have to stop at every shop on the way!:D
To ask for directions as well as shop for bargains :whistle:


I'd rather be lost!!!:whistle:
:rofl:

[ynot slow]

And your point would be...? :eek: ;)

The pillion seat is UNCOMFORTABLE after 100km.

[Flynn]

I'd rather be lost!!!:whistle:
Well Done:woohoo:

[ynot slow]

I'd rather be lost!!!:whistle:

Bloody cheaper too.

[Monie]

just don't follow the green bike

well i would say that about that blue now black tiger he was told to go left but no he went right .and truth be knowen he did not even listen to the directions that were given ... sorry 86 ... but yes half of us did follow him ...


Yeah but they have to stop at every shop on the way!:D
and as for this one 86 beats us all coffee shops... i say no more ...

[86GSXR]

I rest my case. Just another Manawatu, ooops, I mean Ashhurst ride :p

[Owl]

and as for this one 86 beats us all coffee shops... i say no more ...

That doesn't count Monie! No-one browses in a coffee shop.:D

[Flynn]

That doesn't count Monie! No-one browses in a coffee shop.:D

Only at the Hhhmmmmmmmmm PIES:msn-wink:

[GSVR]

See Polly has entered the Vic Club racing next weekend at Taupo. I think its his first race meet and he is no wuss as he's entered in Post Classic and not Clubmans (good choice). Would be good if a few of you locals went up and supported him. Maybe a weekend ride?

All the best and enjoy yourself Polly.

[cowboyz]

awesome stuff. I would be keen as if I didnt have such a busy life right now. Will definitlely try and get over to see how he goes in R2 at manfield.

So jealous, I would love to give it a go, just need to borrow a bike and a bit of talent and it would be all on..

[Meanie]

Off to the boat show next week end, hopefully on the bikes

[banditrider]

Off to the boat show next week end, hopefully on the bikes

Say gidday to the old Fart - should be there trying to hock off Senators...

[Meanie]

Say gidday to the old Fart - should be there trying to hock off Senators...

Will do......................

[NZsarge]

North east = Passable.
Northwest = Good.
South = Good.
Over Dannevirke = As far as I can see anyway.. Mint!

What's going on in the Manawatu?

[banditrider]

Pea Soup...........

[NZsarge]

Pea Soup...........

Stink! Any bright patches anywhere?
If the weather holds I might go for a squirt to Patangata.

[banditrider]

Yeah, sun is trying to burn through. Should clear up ok...

[NZsarge]

Yeah, sun is trying to burn through. Should clear up ok...

Ok cool, might hold off for a wee bit and see what happens.

[Bonez]

Ok cool, might hold off for a wee bit and see what happens.It brillient here at the moment John. Nippy though.

[Flynn]

North east = Passable.
Northwest = Good.
South = Good.
Over Dannevirke = As far as I can see anyway.. Mint!

What's going on in the Manawatu?

Fantastic in the MAIN centre, blue all round, and still for a change.

To all riding to day should be very pleasent for a while, have fun

[cowboyz]

meet in dannivegas at 10.30 for a pootle. Whats up with this pea soup?? Not a cloud in the sky in the centre of the universe!

[Owl]

meet in dannivegas at 10.30 for a pootle. Whats up with this pea soup?? Not a cloud in the sky in the centre of the universe!

Bugger, slept in, but you get that when you crawl into bed after 5.00am.:yawn:

[Owl]

Ok, who's going riding today and not to the Cold Duck! I think I'll head out shortly for a pootle somewhere.:ride:

[banditrider]

Tomorrow I think. Either with the Fielding mob or off up to Napier.

[cowboyz]

Had a great day out on the bikes. Nice steady pace that can be maintained when there is just 2 of you. Swapped bikes with NZSarge and he broke the 9! Well not so much broke but more like run out of fuel. Note to self... when lending your bike make sure there is fuel in it. On the upside, Me on a ZX14 with half a tank of fuel is faster than Sarge on a ZX9r with no fuel.

Anyhow, good day on some fun roads. Attached pic is just for NZSarge. This is where we would have ended up had we not turned around. Dont know if it is sealed but it definitely doesnt loop. Might have to check it out one day.

[NZsarge]

Had a great day out on the bikes. Nice steady pace that can be maintained when there is just 2 of you. Swapped bikes with NZSarge and he broke the 9! Well not so much broke but more like run out of fuel. Note to self... when lending your bike make sure there is fuel in it. On the upside, Me on a ZX14 with half a tank of fuel is faster than Sarge on a ZX9r with no fuel.

Anyhow, good day on some fun roads. Attached pic is just for NZSarge. This is where we would have ended up had we not turned around. Dont know if it is sealed but it definitely doesnt loop. Might have to check it out one day.
Yeah you were right, out to Pourerere, do you have the pic of today's ride?
Cheers.

[yod]

Well not so much broke but more like run out of fuel.

you're like the mostest awesomest fuel-runner-outer everer!!

[banditrider]

you're like the mostest awesomest fuel-runner-outer everer!!

Quite an achievment! :doh:

[cowboyz]

it takes alot of planning to run out of fuel on a bike that you are not riding at the time!

[cowboyz]

this is pretty much where we went. it doesnt show all the backroads when that far out but you get the idea.

[Monie]

so how many times now 4-5

[Meanie]

it takes alot of planning to run out of fuel on a bike that you are not riding at the time!

And yet you do it so well

[Flynn]

And yet you do it so well


Yeah wasn't a set up was it:whistle:

[NZsarge]

Right overhead at the moment it's grey as but to the west it's blue with white fluffy clouds hanging around the ranges, difficult at this stage to tell which way the grey bit is headed coz there's no wind.

Edit: For those who don't know I live 15 minutes east of Dannevirke and live in a valley so take my weather reports for what they are.

[Meanie]

Edit: For those who don't know I live 15 minutes east of Dannevirke and live in a valley so take my weather reports for what they are.

Yea mate, your about as acurate and informative as the met service :rofl:

[NZsarge]

Yea mate, your about as acurate and informative as the met service :rofl:

Well I can't be any more inaccurate than the weather forecast's are most of the time anyway ya cheeky sod! :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Nice wee pootle down to Wellie tonight. Bit of rain at Brotaki so put on the wets. Stopped in to have a beer and sausage with the Cowboyz clan, finally got to meet Ruthie and Gareth :niceone: Blowing quite hard down here strangely enough <_<

[cowboyz]

you should have come back. It got a little wild..... One thing you have to say about my sister is she throws fucking good parties! Turned out the bourbon bottle was too small or maybe it had a hole in the bottom of it cause it emptyed pretty damn quick. Good night and they were pleased to meet you briefly.

[86GSXR]

I REALLY didn't want to leave as it had that 'this is going to be a bloody good night' feel to it! Excellent crowd and good to be there :niceone:

Just about to leave Wellie, first stop Levin to perve at some chicks :drool: :cool:

[ynot slow]

Just about to leave Wellie, first stop Levin to perve at some chicks :drool: :cool:

Phew lucky not guys:doh:

[86GSXR]

Rather :bash: :scooter:

Had a really good ride up the line after the obligatory latte in Oriental Bay :drool: Very blowy but that died out after Piecock. Got to said destination in time for a homebrewed coffee and then down to the ring for a spot of spectating, very nice. Got home in the dark and rain which was quite fun too (if ya warm, which I was):rockon:

[Monamie]

Phew lucky not guys:doh:

:eek5::gob::gob: You and me both...though some of those ladies are darn scary.

[ynot slow]

:eek5::gob::gob: You and me both...though some of those ladies are darn scary.

Wot Allan Clarke there?Thought s/he was in NY.

Told you about the his sheep tendancy,that's why after he did Forgotten H/way he's been again and again.

[Monamie]

Wot Allan Clarke there?Thought s/he was in NY.

Told you about the his sheep tendancy,that's why after he did Forgotten H/way he's been again and again.


My sheep are safe...the velco gloves are worn out:msn-wink:.
Can't wait to ride next weekend on Rexs run-it will be an excellent day:niceone: Will be nice to be out on The Beastie again:drool::drool:Lets hope for blue skies and no wind.

[86GSXR]

Rex's should be a great ride! Blue skies, no wind :drool: :drool: :drool:

[chanceyy]

Just about to leave Wellie, first stop Levin to perve at some chicks

and esp one chick in particular huh :laugh:


:eek5::gob::gob: You and me both...though some of those ladies are darn scary.

hmm esp with sticks & masks .. :bleh .. BTW soup damn yummy :drool::drool::drool: even have enough for tomorrow lunch :wari:


Rex's should be a great ride! Blue skies, no wind


yeah I been checking out weather & looking absolutely primo :clap:

[Monamie]

BTW soup damn yummy :drool::drool::drool: even have enough for tomorrow lunch

You are most welcome:yes: Has lots of Lurve in it:drool::2thumbsup

yeah I been checking out weather & looking absolutely primo :clap:

Will give The Beastie a clean before we go too-still not washed after our holiday (like a certain Triumph!!) Might be communal washing time after work tomorrow:niceone: (of bikes:spanking:)
That reminds me........its about time to plan another getaway for when the warmer weather arrives....:devil2:

[chanceyy]

Will give The Beastie a clean before we go too-still not washed after our holiday (like a certain Triumph!!) Might be communal washing time after work tomorrow:niceone: (of bikes:spanking:)
That reminds me........its about time to plan another getaway for when the warmer weather arrives....:devil2:

Can I bring BB then ?? she is a grubby wee soul .. however I doubt even she is as bad as Colins bike :lol:

[ynot slow]

Was going to take bike to Wanganui,morning was fine,left mums' place and starting to rain,lucky the car was taken as plenty of:Police:,radar went off a few times,bloody road works as well.Car still dirty from trip back home Saturday,and after doing a lap of dads' bog drive with horse float,and cross country venture(fun slideways)at another place visited.

Even tried to join up another member from Hawera who rides,and has copious quantities of tui:doh:.

Good to catch up with ya Paul Mac as well,next Naki trip in pipeline Chanceyy.

[chanceyy]

Good to catch up with ya Paul Mac as well,next Naki trip in pipeline Chanceyy.

Awesome .. figured one must be due soon :laugh:

[ynot slow]

Awesome .. figured one must be due soon :laugh:

And the host(b&b) has a bundle due soon.

[cowboyz]

so rexs ride this weekend carrying on to Dogs housewarming.

Whats the go?

What time ppl heading out and plans for rest of day? I havent made a solid one yet but thinking about hanging out at rexs for a while and following them round before heading to wangavegas about 3pm...

[ynot slow]

Trying to shrug off head cold,doing reasonable job,at least sneezing in helmet won't be an issue since sudafed kicked in.

[NZsarge]

so rexs ride this weekend carrying on to Dogs housewarming.

Whats the go?

What time ppl heading out and plans for rest of day? I havent made a solid one yet but thinking about hanging out at rexs for a while and following them round before heading to wangavegas about 3pm...

I'm going with the flow, depends on the weather and if i'm driving or riding...

[86GSXR]

Michelle and Sandra are doing the sign on from 9.30 so I'll be floating around about then. May or may not do the ride itself depending on a few variables, but will be heading to Baz's. We'll see what's what tomorrow.

[dogsnbikes]

Michelle and Sandra are doing the sign on from 9.30 so I'll be floating around about then. May or may not do the ride itself depending on a few variables, but will be heading to Baz's. We'll see what's what tomorrow.


let me know what your up too and I will bring the daytona out for a spin and meet up with you

[chanceyy]

Michelle and Sandra are doing the sign on from 9.30 so I'll be floating around about then. May or may not do the ride itself depending on a few variables, but will be heading to Baz's. We'll see what's what tomorrow.

sign on starts at 10 .. we just have to be half hour earlier to set up .. sending you email btw:)

[86GSXR]

let me know what your up too and I will bring the daytona out for a spin and meet up with you

Sounds good, pm sent :)


sign on starts at 10 .. we just have to be half hour earlier to set up .. sending you email btw:)

Roger :)

[KiwiKat]

Michelle and Sandra are doing the sign on from 9.30 so I'll be floating around about then. May or may not do the ride itself depending on a few variables, but will be heading to Baz's. We'll see what's what tomorrow.

Watch out for those variables, :eek: :msn-wink: met a couple recently.:2guns: I can't do the ride or the Party but am hanging out for a bl**dy good coffee.

[86GSXR]

Quite a few variables around today <_<

Kicked off with a big green 9 trying to sampling my feng shui :laugh: Shot downtown with Dogs and Cowboyz for a quick latte then into Rex's ride. Huge turnout and bloody good catch up with lot's of suspects.

Triumphs in fine form then headed to Wanga's for Baz and Melissa's housewarming - very nice :niceone:

Back to Palmy in the pouring rain with Chanceyy and Monamie, excellent wet night ride.

Finished up with coffee with Mr and Mrs Ynot, all good.

Great day out!

[chanceyy]

Quite a few variables around today <_<

Kicked off with a big green 9 trying to sampling my feng shui :laugh: Shot downtown with Dogs and Cowboyz for a quick latte then into Rex's ride. Huge turnout and bloody good catch up with lot's of suspects.

Triumphs in fine form then headed to Wanga's for Baz and Melissa's housewarming - very nice :niceone:

Back to Palmy in the pouring rain with Chanceyy and Monamie, excellent wet night ride.

Finished up with coffee with Mr and Mrs Ynot, all good.

Great day out!


it was a fantastic turn out :clap: awesome to be near the back & just see bikes, bikes and even more bikes ahead of you ... good to see a few of the crew keeping to traddtion and getting lost :whistle: ... (not quite sure how you managed that one :nono: )

ride in the wet was awesome (when I could see) just glad we rode outta that strong wind .. that was interesting in a few places :sweatdrop

[cowboyz]

Quite a few variables around today <_<

Kicked off with a big green 9 trying to sampling my feng shui :laugh: Shot downtown with Dogs and Cowboyz for a quick latte then into Rex's ride. Huge turnout and bloody good catch up with lot's of suspects.

Triumphs in fine form then headed to Wanga's for Baz and Melissa's housewarming - very nice :niceone:

Back to Palmy in the pouring rain with Chanceyy and Monamie, excellent wet night ride.

Finished up with coffee with Mr and Mrs Ynot, all good.

Great day out!


Yep. Mrs C loved the cake. Good day out.

Might just say the view from your back door is fucking amazing!!!!!!!!! Resale on that house must be climbing by the day.



good to see a few of the crew keeping to traddtion and getting lost :whistle: ... (not quite sure how you managed that one :nono: )


Where there is green, anything is possible.

[Meanie]

Saw you all head past my place after leaving the pub down the end of my street. I was whimping out on my recliner in front of the telly with the heater on high. Looked like a great turn out. Met Rex a few times when we called down for a beer, bloody hard case he was and very well liked. A fitting tribute

[ynot slow]

Well from a whimps point of view,head colds aint fun,the large pints at Rexs are fun.When all had left it was good to chat to a couple of guys about the place.Actually donating the entry fee was always going to happen,ride or not.

Went back at 1/4 to 5 for feed and prizes,didn't win any,bloody hangi was great,meat spuds,and pumpkin with shitloads of bread.The atmosphere was great,talked to Rexs daughter and she is one tough lady,brave after her mum died Thursday.

Homemade firecrackers are great when you are outside and they are let off inside.

Saw Al,and his harem stop by on way back,but as most bikes had gone(3 inside)they pootled off,nice coffee to finish night.

Role on Turangi.

[86GSXR]

Ahhhhh, a great start to a long weekend :yeah:

Finished early and went for a fang over the Track with Cowboyz. Back into town for a catch up with Sarge (good to see ya) and now about to enjoy a 10 yr old Merlot by the fire :drool:

Don't forget Bren's farewell and the Feilding ride if ya available, should be a supurb weekend's riding if the weather holds :cool:

[KiwiKat]

Geez. I thought I had it good. :bleh: How do you manage to finish early for a "fang over the Track" every day.

I am holding out for a quiet pootle to the Martinbororough Settlement. It will be sooooo hard to resist the samplings. At least Ynot has a spare driver (hic).

[86GSXR]

The beauty of early starts :yes:

Martinborough should be fab, hmmmm I wonder if Ynot knows that :drinkup: :lol:

[ynot slow]

I am holding out for a quiet pootle to the Martinbororough Settlement. It will be sooooo hard to resist the samplings. At least Ynot has a spare driver (hic).
For the car yep,bike nope,mind you I recall the "I'm not getting on that ...bike" when GSX was bought.




Martinborough should be fab, hmmmm I wonder if Ynot knows that :drinkup: :lol:

So says the connosiuer,hope the weather gods are happy,head cold almost gone.Won't get to Brens as will be at Wangas races helping dad and his lady,be finished about 12 ish,then see mother whilst there.

[KiwiKat]

For the car yep,bike nope,mind you I recall the "I'm not getting on that ...bike" when GSX was bought..

Now there's a thought - Beverley has got her full licence:Punk: - not sure about the snow forecast though:eek:. Might need to follow a Snowconnie.

[cowboyz]

Ahhhhh, a great start to a long weekend :yeah:

Finished early and went for a fang over the Track with Cowboyz. Back into town for a catch up with Sarge (good to see ya) and now about to enjoy a 10 yr old Merlot by the fire :drool:

Don't forget Bren's farewell and the Feilding ride if ya available, should be a supurb weekend's riding if the weather holds :cool:

fang is a good descriptive! Well on the way over anyhow. That was fun. Good to catch up with NZSarge too even for a short time. I am back from Napier with a new supercar. Seems to go alright. All locked up and keys in my pocket now!

[Owl]

Nothing like a new supercar to help get over the old one!:yes:

[slydesigns]

Moving Maria into a new Apartment this morning so no riding.

Then we are spending the long weekend house sitting for Sarah, watching all her DVD's, experimenting with Feijoa Bicardis, Baileys and Hot Chocolate and various other forms of alcohol poisoning and practising my Braziliian Portuguese language lessons without slurring while trying to avoid falling down her front bank. All with no witnesses... should be a VERY interesting weekend.

[sarahtvet]

we are spending the long weekend house sitting for Sarah, watching all her DVD's, experimenting with Feijoa Bicardis, Baileys and Hot Chocolate and various other forms of alcohol poisoning and practising my Braziliian Portuguese language lessons without slurring while trying to avoid falling down her front bank. All with no witnesses... should be a VERY interesting weekend.

It's the weekend :wari:
Just finished feeding the menagerie and giving them the 'be good whilst I am away' chat. Hopefully the hounds won't go off visiting the neighbours this time :lol:

Blue beast is gleaming, bags packed and housework done(even the hoovering, god I need a maid:laugh:)

Just going for a dip before the off as I am way early, couldn't sleep for the excitement :ride: It's a gorgeous morning up in the hills (NOT raining yet) :sunny:

Hope all have a great long weekend, I am planning to make the most of it thats for sure :innocent:Catching up with friends made at the duck and making more, riding all day and drinking all night (tea of course) what more could one want. Get to wear the new t-shirt too :2thumbsup:

Have fun and be safe all who are getting out on one or two wheels this weekend:yes:

Sly, if you trip over the mooning gnome you are tooooo near the edge :lol:

[banditrider]

Not too bad out there at the moment although it looks like that is going to change. Been out and about around town on the Honda - just plain nice to be on the bike! Might have to go for a little pootle after lunch...

Hope the weather forecast improves for tomorrow...

[NZsarge]

Gonna get the new front tyre scrubbed in ready for next weekend.

[Owl]

I'm still deciding if I'm going for a ride this afternoon. Bike is clean and chain lubed anyway. For now, I need food.:yes:

[NZsarge]

I'm still deciding if I'm going for a ride this afternoon. Bike is clean and chain lubed anyway. For now, I need food.:yes:

What's the weather doing over the Owl?

[Owl]

What's the weather doing over the Owl?

Not looking too bad. Just overcast, but not cold.

[banditrider]

Just did the track and the saddle. Take care if you're going over the track as a stock truck has left big slicks through all the corners - had the back end step out on that first nice tight left hander. Caught up with the truck and it was fair pouring of the side.

[86GSXR]

Had a great run down to Otaki to see Bren. Monamie, Chanceyy, GSVR, The Tool Man and the Duck01 were the partners in crime, great lunch and catch up guys :yes:

[KiwiKat]

Just did the track and the saddle. Take care if you're going over the track as a stock truck has left big slicks through all the corners - had the back end step out on that first nice tight left hander. Caught up with the truck and it was fair pouring of the side.

Didn't anyone ever tell you not to get too close behind stock trucks:nono: - Bike must smell nice now!

[banditrider]

Managed to keep it off me - but not the back tyre.

[chanceyy]

Had a great run down to Otaki to see Bren. Monamie, Chanceyy, GSVR, The Tool Man and the Duck01 were the partners in crime, great lunch and catch up guys :yes:

it was a great run... nice fang on the way back up :laugh: ... thanks guys at least the weather was rather mild & no rain :wari: .. great laxing day

[Owl]

I never made it out on the bike, but I got to window shop for a vacuum cleaner:rolleyes:

Two aren't enough apparently as one is too heavy and the other doesn't suck enough:brick:

Maybe tomorrow:ride::sunny:

[Flynn]

I am back from Napier with a new supercar. Seems to go alright. All locked up and keys in my pocket now!


AAHHHH, I've seen the green machine out a little bit over the last little while.

New SILVER? shiney wheels? look as flash as Michael Jackson:niceone:

[ynot slow]

I never made it out on the bike, but I got to window shop for a vacuum cleaner:rolleyes:

Two aren't enough apparently as one is too heavy and the other doesn't suck enough:brick:

Maybe tomorrow:ride::sunny:

Hey don't worry but vacuum mate,if the women say tis stuffed they know,after all they use em right?:devil2:

[Owl]

Hey don't worry but vacuum mate,if the women say tis stuffed they know,after all they use em right?:devil2:

You know it Tony:yes:, but I'd rather collect bikes, not vacuum cleaners.:no:

[GSVR]

I might go for a ride this afternoon the sun is shining on and off and its a good way to HTFU.

[86GSXR]

I'd join ya, but we're heading down to Wellie in the cage :weep:

[banditrider]

I might go for a ride this afternoon the sun is shining on and off and its a good way to HTFU.

Avoid Rangiwahia, it's snowing! :cold:

[banditrider]

Thawed out a bit now: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/05/whiteout.html

[Meanie]

Just did the track and the saddle. Take care if you're going over the track as a stock truck has left big slicks through all the corners - had the back end step out on that first nice tight left hander. Caught up with the truck and it was fair pouring of the side.

Hope you gave him the biker salute I always let them messy pricks know what i think of the mess they leave

[yod]

So there was some constructive debate last night between some ineterested parties and due to a an issue or two; (dogs being on the boat til the 10th and some drunken carry-on next friday to see off the army boy, which will no doubt cause serious problems with an early start); a decision was made to postpone the Bi-annual anniversary birthday winter big lunch naki run til the weekend of the 13th/14th June.

as you were

[86GSXR]

Roger..........:chase:

[banditrider]

So there was some constructive debate last night between some ineterested parties and due to a an issue or two; (dogs being on the boat til the 10th and some drunken carry-on next friday to see off the army boy, which will no doubt cause serious problems with an early start); a decision was made to postpone the Bi-annual anniversary birthday winter big lunch naki run til the weekend of the 13th/14th June.

as you were

Have you got some good weather pre-booked?

[Meanie]

So there was some constructive debate last night between some ineterested parties and due to a an issue or two; (dogs being on the boat til the 10th and some drunken carry-on next friday to see off the army boy, which will no doubt cause serious problems with an early start); a decision was made to postpone the Bi-annual anniversary birthday winter big lunch naki run til the weekend of the 13th/14th June.

as you were

Awesome, gives me time to wash my bike in time to get it dirty again

Oh, and Happy Birthday for last Friday

[yod]

Have you got some good weather pre-booked?
i know a guy.....

Awesome, gives me time to wash my bike in time to get it dirty again

Oh, and Happy 26th Birthday for last Friday

thanks mate

[NZsarge]

Oh, and Happy 38th Birthday for last Friday

Yeah happy birthday Yod, kept that quiet ya sly bugger! :bleh: :laugh:

[NZsarge]

i know a guy.....


We'll tell him to sort out the weekend weather a bit better or he'll end up without a job eh.. Oh and being snow bound tuesday evening would be ok, could do with another night off.

[yod]

Yeah happy birthday Yod, kept that quiet ya sly bugger! :bleh: :laugh:

no-one asked!

[Flynn]

no-one asked!

So what was it 26, 38, or 26 plus 38, or is it cheeky to ask:msn-wink:










Sorry

[Monie]

well i knew but was in bed all day...

[Dooly]

Hey Sarah, were you up HW50 way today?

Reason I ask, had the scanner on, heard the bacon call thru all your details, name, age, bike make, model, licence history, etc etc over the air waves.:msn-wink:
Hope they were'nt too hard on you.

[yod]

So what was it 26, 38, or 26 plus 38, or is it cheeky to ask:msn-wink:










Sorry

yeah 38....still on the shinier side of the big four oh...just :lol:

[sarahtvet]

Hey Sarah, were you up HW50 way today?

Reason I ask, had the scanner on, heard the bacon call thru all your details, name, age, bike make, model, licence history, etc etc over the air waves.
Hope they were'nt too hard on you.

Dash it I can't even get nicked for speeding without somebody catching on within hours. Yep $170 and no demerits for 123K. Came over the hill (speedo being a bit random) and didn't think I was speeding until Mr Plod :police:put his lights on and suggested a chat in his warm car.

The only downer in three days of awesome riding and apres riding:sunny:

Saturday was the CD mystery ride and we headed out to Vinegar hill via Ashurst and then looped off the Rangawahia turn over the bridge ( I decided to use the tracks instead of the middle this time) then left towards Toe Toe. De ja vue following a gold daytona and green kawasaki, still couldn't catch them and had a slight buttock clencher as I locked up on gravel into a corner, that stopped me thinking about mains electric fencing :Offtopic: For some strange reason I think of cattle stuff on that road.

Great lunch in Ohakune where I managed to agree to go to Brass Monkey next year (must have been dehydrated or something). Fields track was a bit gravelly but still a favourite ride :devil2: then down to Avoca Hotel for beers, chat and dodgy sing star.Would be good place to overnight again in summer, gardens , bbq, vernadah and they locked bikes out the back for us too.

Sunday dawned without the awful weather promised :2thumbsup: and when Trumpy was dragged out of bed and onto his bike it was only 11!!!
Nice meander through twisties to Fordell then split with the group at Hunterville and Horse and I headed to Turangi.

Desert road was cold and a bit icy but gorgeous seeing the mountain; snow covered and shrouded in clouds.

Horse headed home via National Park from Turangi (he can fill you in on that adventure :yes: )

Taupo Napier was dry and quiet for the first 60k with a southerly blowing across it. Then I hit the snow :cold: but it was nothing too arduous for my first snow riding in 20 years. I still made Napier in 1hr20.

Cuppa or three with Pieman and exnapierchicky followed by hot pools, sauna and steam room are just the way to thaw out. Turned the chilly bits into pruned lobster just in time for wine and an italian:lol:

Ride home today was fun and uneventful apart from the not so secret run in with the police :innocent: Got me the hard luck award too!

Happy belated birthday Jono

[Dooly]

Dash it I can't even get nicked for speeding without somebody catching on within hours. Yep $170 and no demerits for 123K.

No demerits???
Thought that was mandatory with speeding?

[oscarnz]

No demerits???
Thought that was mandatory with speeding?

yes you are right there Dooly, demerits are mandatory for speeding, even if they dont put it on the ticket there are still demerits associated with the fine.

[Monamie]

Spent some of the weekend in Wellie-it very chilly so we went in the cage (86 still recovering from shock:blink:). It was a good drive down-warm, music blaring, lots of laughs and a surprisingly quick trip.

Birthday celebrations to a special lady, off to the Circa theatre for `theatre sports'...NZ had some gifted young people..walks on the waterfront and to Te Papa to check out the colossal squid (not that big but wouldn't want to meet it in a dark alley:shit:).

Good trip back, narrowly missing several men in blue (thanks dear<_<), lattes and giddays to Chanceyy and home to meet up with friends from Texas. Plans are in the wings for a USA jaunt....sounds like an amazing place:sunny:

[ynot slow]

Dash it I can't even get nicked for speeding without somebody catching on within hours. Yep $170 and no demerits for 123K. Came over the hill (speedo being a bit random) and didn't think I was speeding until Mr Plod :police:put his lights on and suggested a chat in his warm car.


Is called cops revenge,they figure all bikes speed,but get caught very few times,and them points have a way to appear,minor stuff up in printing ticket on cops behalf,doesn't matter what ticket says,he can even have wrong make of vehicle but it still stands,to my chagrin.
Maybe making up for slack quota the month befor,getting headstart this month.

[86GSXR]

Yes, excellent weekend and excellent plans hatched for the land of the brave, home of the free :yes: Great to see all of the special ladies :D (who get better with age I should add) :shutup: :innocent: Can't say I'd enjoy meeting that squid on a dark night either, tentacles, slime, and deep water don't do it for me :blink:

I must admit that the cage was darn good fun even if there were a few boys in :Police: taking pics and playing with their flashy bits :shit: :doh: Must hide my mailbox :shifty:

[NZsarge]

yeah 38....
Shit I thought I was being slightly cheeky putting in your age as 38, for some reason I thought you were 36...


still on the shinier side of the big four oh...just :lol:
Ohh, close enough pal! :laugh:


..........

[cowboyz]

just trying to get speech recognition up and running.

I said. "once you get over 36 its all downhill"

It typed............

Once you get I miss any signs of talking and hell

[Monamie]

just trying to get speech recognition up and running.

I said. "once you get over 36 its all downhill"

It typed............

Once you get I miss any signs of talking and hell


No more `Cold and Flu` tabs for you:confused:

[chanceyy]

Great to see all of the special ladies :D (who get better with age I should add) :shutup: :innocent:

geezzzz flattery will get you everywhere :laugh: .. ohh your talking about your mum & your girl .. :sweatdrop...

good to see you guys too :yes: .. the kids are looking forward to their holiday .. said they better be on their bestest behaviour .. see you next weekend :blip:

[86GSXR]

You darling will never age, and I will always be older :shutup:

Twas a good wee visit and it will be great to hear the pitter patter of little hooves frolicking in the back paddock :laugh:

Of course, there will be a ride too :Punk:

[ynot slow]

You darling will never age, and I will always be older :shutup:

Twas a good wee visit and it will be great to hear the pitter patter of little hooves frolicking in the back paddock :laugh:

Of course, there will be a ride too :Punk:

Quit the grovelling:shutup:,they will make your coffee:sunny:,it is a kitchen afterall:stupid:,remember their domain:jerry::jerry::jerry:.

Watch out for them little hooves,they make nice little marks if you get between mum and baby,even when 6 hours old,they move quickly.

[chanceyy]

You darling will never age, and I will always be older :shutup:

Twas a good wee visit and it will be great to hear the pitter patter of little hooves frolicking in the back paddock

Of course, there will be a ride too

ohh but of course darlin .. :done::Punk:

hmm dunno about wee hooves ... they blardy loud when they decide to go charging around the place .. and of course they do love to show their tummys & back legs occassionally .. damn wild beasts :love: :drool: :drool:

but we have had a talk about them behaving .. :whistle:

hmm ride :drool: :drool: :drool:

[sinfull]

Any of you yobo's floating around tommorrow and at a short end looking for a ride somewhere ?
Heading down to Lower hutt and like, it just aint in my nature to head south on a sunny day, so via pahiatua track, mast, rimas, parrot&jigger for dinner while i wait for some bears to come out of hibernation ! Then shiver over the paekok and SH1 home morra evening !

[86GSXR]

Quit the grovelling ,they will make your coffee,it is a kitchen afterall ,remember their domain:jerry:

Watch out for them little hooves,they make nice little marks if you get between mum and baby,even when 6 hours old,they move quickly.

I'll stay well clear of those little hooves then, just drink coffee instead. You never know though ;)


ohh but of course darlin ..

hmm dunno about wee hooves ... they blardy loud when they decide to go charging around the place .. and of course they do love to show their tummys & back legs occassionally .. damn wild beasts

but we have had a talk about them behaving ..

hmm ride :drool: :drool: :drool:

I have a feeling there will be LOT'S of frollicking :woohoo:

And riding :drool: :drool: :drool:


Any of you yobo's floating around tommorrow and at a short end looking for a ride somewhere ?
Heading down to Lower hutt and like, it just aint in my nature to head south on a sunny day, so via pahiatua track, mast, rimas, parrot&jigger for dinner while i wait for some bears to come out of hibernation ! Then shiver over the paekok and SH1 home morra evening !

Ah bugger. Working! :angry2:

[Meanie]

Ah bugger. Working! :angry2:

Me too.....................

[Owl]

Me too.....................

And me, not that I have a lot to do.:sleep:

[cowboyz]

Me too.....................

Its easy to lie behind the keyboard huh?



And me, not that I have a lot to do.:sleep:


What>?? So you finished crashing cars already??

[Owl]

What>?? So you finished crashing cars already??

Could I tell you some stories!

I have a classic involving a 7 series BMW, a Lancer and a driver that didn't actually drive anything.:doh:

[KiwiKat]

Yes this is a duplicate post. Anyone wanting to come along on the Feilding Riders Sunday run to Martinborough tomorrow is welcome.:chase:

For updated info go to the Manawatu Feilding Rides thread.

Sundays Martinborough Ride - Weather permitting.

Start confirmed at 10:00am at Start of Pahiatua by Aokautere Turnoff.
Regroup on Town side of Pahiatua Bridge.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Radar
THE ROUTE FOR SUNDAY'S RIDE

I went out this morning and did the entire route, arriving back home after 5 PM. Here is the route:

Meet in Palmerston North. I will consult with Gary about the time and place but I suggest 10 AM at the start of the Pahiatua Track.

Pahaitua Track - regroup in Pahiatua just before the main street.

Back roads to Alfredton, then Te Ore Ore (bypassing central Masterton).

Wainuioru and around to join the road north of Gladstone.

Gladstone (not the pub) to Longbush to Martinborough.

Lunch in Martinborough.
The Village Cafe - spacious, room for our gear, and a good menu.

North to Ponatahi, brief stops at Stonehenge Aotearoa and The Haunted House, back roads to Masterton.

Tiki Tour through the centre of Masterton and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Back roads to Mauriceville and Eketahuna.

Final regroup at the Tui Cafe, Mangatanoika.

Return to the Manawatu via the gorge or track.

[Owl]

Cheers Gary!

Still thinking on that one. I do like those roads and Martinborough.:yes:

[Elysium]

Working.:yawn: Only had one day off a week these last three weeks.

[sarahtvet]

Just in from a lovely start to the weekend and in the nick of time buy the noise from the roof :lol:

Great to meet Rattus Rattus at ANZA this morning and what a gorgeous new bike :yes: (even though it is a harley and the wrong colour :lol:)

Sorry if I was a bit jaded, bourboun, chardonnay and brandy last night made getting up early this morning a tad of a challenge:sleep: The Pieman and Brett did a lovely job of dinner but the quiet evening turned into a bit of an all night session and I am getting too old for it!!

Anza shortly after nine to get the 'Bluebird' was a struggle but I made it and got to witness cheesy grins as R. Rattus and Pieman got their new wheels. Don't you love that, reminds you of when you picked up your latest love :2thumbsup:

Brunch at Cuba then as the Bretts headed back to Napier Horse and I decided to go for a spin. Pohongina valley east road has really cleared up and with the red devil on the back the beast was really great on the twisties even on the slightly damp roads.

We hit a slight shower apiti and then let it chase us home. Followed the tracks into Palmie for Horses fix.

Traffic was hell in the square so left the blue cleavage collection til next week :lol:

Two years and another paper done so celebrating with dinner for two and a hot fire seems a very good idea. Planning a warm up for the grand challeneg tomorrow if anybody wants to join in. Got my ticket so committed now ( not before time eh).

Hope CDr's have a fun party, looking forward to next saturday :sunny:

[yod]

naki run tomorrow is off...forecast is a bit iffy

[banditrider]

Sux eh? Hoping it clears enough to fire up the little red bike...

[yod]

Sux eh? Hoping it clears enough to fire up the little red bike...

indeed....if it's dry i'll get manwithav8's RF out for a quick toodle and then charge up the bird's battery....

[manwithav8]

indeed....if it's dry i'll get manwithav8's RF out for a quick toodle and then charge up the bird's battery....

Can you clean too ready for my return in 6 months? lol

Hope everyone is behaving back home. Must be cold, nothing short of mid 30's in my neck of the woods..

I will constantly check in to see if your all behaving,,,

Bed time for me, we are a few hours behind....

[86GSXR]

OK Mr Yod, I'll go by myself then lol. Just heading to Kerry's to get the grips, oiler, and rad gaurds fitted, no more cold hands for me :yes:

[Owl]

Have a good safe ride Al! You'll be warm on the way home.:msn-wink:

[chanceyy]

Great to meet Rattus Rattus at ANZA this morning and what a gorgeous new bike :yes: (even though it is a harley and the wrong colour :lol:)


that would be Ratusratus and :drool: new bike syndrome :drool: congrats B looking forward to giving it a "closer inspection" when I get home .. :done:

[NZsarge]

I'm waiting 'till 11am..ish to see what's going on with the weather, it's trying to clear here at the moment. If it looks ok and looks like it's stable I might walk toward the bike... not making move in that direction yet, that'd be tempting fate or something like that..

[ynot slow]

naki run tomorrow is off...forecast is a bit iffy

Never,is always fine up there,and good skiing on mountain last couple of weeks.


OK Mr Yod, I'll go by myself then lol. Just heading to Kerry's to get the grips, oiler, and rad gaurds fitted, no more cold hands for me :yes:

Have a good one,ride safe as can be slippery in shaded areas,catch ya asap.


that would be Ratusratus and :drool: new bike syndrome :drool: congrats B looking forward to giving it a "closer inspection" when I get home .. :done:

Hope your mums doing fine,off to Wellyville soon joy,joy,fun fun.

[banditrider]

I'm waiting 'till 11am..ish to see what's going on with the weather, it's trying to clear here at the moment. If it looks ok and looks like it's stable I might walk toward the bike... not making move in that direction yet, that'd be tempting fate or something like that..

Keen to go for a pootle at some stage - it's still a bit grey over here...

[chanceyy]

Hope your mums doing fine,off to Wellyville soon joy,joy,fun fun.

yup Mum is doing good .. should be back home in a few more days .. good luck with your op too Tony :yes:

[NZsarge]

Keen to go for a pootle at some stage - it's still a bit grey over here...

It's continuing to improve over here but like I said, looking for stability so i'll keep my eyes on scan mode and might even do a scouting drive in a bit and let y'all know what I see. Might be able to throw a plan together in a wee bit eh..

[ynot slow]

You have time to head to the Naki,text from 86 in Bulls for latte(30km til latte nice) was leaving Bulls at 9.50 so will have just got on the road by now knowing him.By the time he gets to Opunake after coffee stops you'd be just behind him almost.

Ride safe.Catch ya asap.

[banditrider]

It's still pretty crappy here but aparently I'm doing the Rangi/Vinegar Hill loop. Hoping that there's no snow this time...

[NZsarge]

Dude, just been out for a scout, farkin' mint over this way!

[Owl]

Hmmmmm, Vegas.:mellow:

[NZsarge]

Hmmmmm, Vegas.:mellow:

I see Dooly's heading to Patangata for lunch in about half an hour, could be a plan? He's another one of these pesky Triumph rider's so you'd probably get on like a house on fire :lol:

[Owl]

Yeah could be a goer Sarge. Where and when do you want to meet?

[NZsarge]

Yeah could be a goer Sarge. Where and when do you want to meet?

BP Vegas 12:45?

[Owl]

I might be a little after that. Just getting ready now.:laugh:

[NZsarge]

I might be a little after that. Just getting ready now.:laugh:

Ok dude, i'll get there around one then and wait, no worries.

[NZsarge]

C'mon Yod, pull that blue bike out of semi-retirement.

[Pegasus]

Ok dude, i'll get there around one then and wait, no worries.


Hey Sarge, Owl is on his way. Left here about 10 Mins ago. Gee a girl could have had some fun though. People really do go out, without logging off
:laugh:

Just as well I am a good girl.
:innocent:

[NZsarge]

If anyone else is keen txt me and we'll hang around for ya.

[dogsnbikes]

If anyone else is keen txt me and we'll hang around for ya.

Clearing up over this way

yeah I be keen anyone got a side car or trailer option for me :confused:

[banditrider]

Great ride around Rangiwahia/Vinegar Hill. A fair bit of rain in places but a lot of fun. If anyone is heading out there keep an eye out for a short section of grit about 15km north of Kimbolton.

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/06/slippery-when-wet.html

[cowboyz]

oh ya. just got back from a pootle with Owl, Yod and NZSarge up to pangatatatatata and back. Had fine weather the whole way which was a nice change. Good ride too. Good prelude to the superride next weekend

[cowboyz]

HA/ I just realised I said superride to a ride we used to do every weekend! Fuck I am getting old.

[NZsarge]

Nice wee pootle it was too, cheers guys.

[NZsarge]

yeah I be keen anyone got a side car or trailer option for me :confused:

???? :confused:

[Owl]

Just as well I am a good girl.
:innocent:

:whistle:


oh ya. just got back from a pootle with Owl, Yod and NZSarge up to pangatatatatata and back. Had fine weather the whole way which was a nice change. Good ride too. Good prelude to the superride next weekend


Nice wee pootle it was too, cheers guys.

Cheers guys! I've been needing a good run.:yes:

[Meanie]

Oh shit it pays to keep an eye on KB dont it, Monie came home after being to cowboyz to tell me hed gone on a ride to vegas..................an hour earlier.
Pleased you lot had a nice ride, without me :oi-grr:

[cowboyz]

We did less than 1200km so didnt think youd be interested.......

Actually I logged on to kb at like 12.35 and saw meeting point was 1pm at vegas so did the hightail to get to vegas at 1.05pm. Didnt end up leaving till near 2!

[yod]

Can you clean too ready for my return in 6 months? lol

Hope everyone is behaving back home. Must be cold, nothing short of mid 30's in my neck of the woods..

I will constantly check in to see if your all behaving,,,

Bed time for me, we are a few hours behind....
never got it out in the end, had a good run with sarge, cowboyz and owl and by the time I got back it was damp and dark...i'll give her a run during the week...had it running yesterday

OK Mr Yod, I'll go by myself then lol. Just heading to Kerry's to get the grips, oiler, and rad gaurds fitted, no more cold hands for me :yes:
sorry Al, ended up heading east, i'm sure you survived without me lol

C'mon Yod, pull that blue bike out of semi-retirement.
forgot it was blue...and the battery was flat! fek!

oh ya. just got back from a pootle with Owl, Yod and NZSarge up to pangatatatatata and back. Had fine weather the whole way which was a nice change. Good ride too. Good prelude to the superride next weekend
bloody oath, most kms i've done in a day in a long while....which is pretty fucking sad since I only did about 240

HA/ I just realised I said superride to a ride we used to do every weekend! Fuck I am getting old.
i concur

Nice wee pootle it was too, cheers guys.
cheers ears, nice to catch up again

Oh shit it pays to keep an eye on KB dont it, Monie came home after being to cowboyz to tell me hed gone on a ride to vegas..................an hour earlier.
Pleased you lot had a nice ride, without me :oi-grr:
wake up and check KB....even I was there!!

[NZsarge]

Oh shit it pays to keep an eye on KB dont it, Monie came home after being to cowboyz to tell me hed gone on a ride to vegas..................an hour earlier.
Pleased you lot had a nice ride, without me :oi-grr:

Yeah pity you did'nt make it dude, still, there is always that 800k ride coming up.. sometime.. in the future.. sometime.. :laugh:

[cowboyz]

thats in the summer isnt it?

[NZsarge]

Fark, i'm looking forward to summer... Already. :rolleyes:

[Flynn]

Fark, i'm looking forward to summer... Already. :rolleyes:

Yeah me tooooooo.

Was going to try to get out this avo, but was on call and had to go in, bugger it, don't it suck when work gets in the way of riding.:angry:

[86GSXR]

Sounds like some good riding going on there :yes: Just back from Opunake where I had a most enjoyable day messing about in Kerry's workshop fitting grips, oiler, and talking crap. Grips are great and really helped! Almost got a ticket as I was just north of Bulls and thinking of dinner when I got flashed by the red and blues going in the opposite direction. He pulled over but no U turn. Just then passed another one on my side who pulled out after I went past. Followed for a few k but did nothing. Whew.

[yod]

Sounds like some good riding going on there :yes: Just back from Opunake where I had a most enjoyable day messing about in Kerry's workshop fitting grips, oiler, and talking crap. Grips are great and really helped! Almost got a ticket as I was just north of Bulls and thinking of dinner when I got flashed by the red and blues going in the opposite direction. He pulled over but no U turn. Just then passed another one on my side who pulled out after I went past. Followed for a few k but did nothing. Whew.

better a change of undies than a fine eh!?

had the man-grips on a couple of times today, bit frosty on the digits when I chose the summer gloves on the way up then even frostier in the winter gloves after the sun disappeared on the way back....there's nothing like a warm pair of man-grips to keep you company on a chilly ride

[86GSXR]

Oh yes! I really don't know why they didn't come after me, I would have been a profitable morsel. The mangrips did a superb job of dispersing the chill of the "oh shit, I'm toast" thoughts that ran through my head :sweatdrop

[cowboyz]

maybe they saw the triumph badge and shook their head in disbelief and run back to the station to get the radar re-calibrated??? I almost tried to catch up with you to come for a run today but by the time I woke at 11am I thought you might have already left.

[86GSXR]

Probably more likely they just gave up before they started :laugh: Would have been good to ride up with you. Had a bit of difficulty getting up myself after last night. Excellent party, a real good old fashioned Kiwi piss up. A car eventually ended up in the bonfire - classic!

[GSVR]

maybe they saw the triumph badge and shook their head in disbelief and run back to the station to get the radar re-calibrated??? I almost tried to catch up with you to come for a run today but by the time I woke at 11am I thought you might have already left.

More likely to be wondering if it was the right BLACK Triumph. Or still hunting for the BLUE one!

[Flynn]

Oh yes! I really don't know why they didn't come after me, I would have been a profitable morsel. The mangrips did a superb job of dispersing the chill of the "oh shit, I'm toast" thoughts that ran through my head :sweatdrop

Surely they haven't got the quota for the month already, :no:

May be the piggys have been told not to pass any swine flu round, they might just pop it in the post:rofl::rofl:




Sorry Al

[Owl]

they might just pop it in the post:rofl::rofl:

My last one arrived in the post.:weep:

[Flynn]

My last one arrived in the post.:weep:

Now we'll really be getting him worried:confused:

[86GSXR]

Nah, should be right. The first one was coming from the opposite direction so no worries there. I went past the second one at 87 kph and I don't think that's illegal yet.

[banditrider]

I went past the second one at 87 kph and I don't think that's illegal yet.

Shhhhh, don't say that aloud...

[Monie]

Yeah me tooooooo.
:
and me

i went for my own ride today meanie stayed at home ohhhhhhhhhh how said .. wait till he reads this..... [ i love you] hahahahahah

[Flynn]

Does any one have anything planned for this weekend?

Hopefully it will be a good weekend.

Might seriously be my last weekend of freedom:doh:
Our bubble is about to burst:laugh::laugh:

[cowboyz]

got a superride out this weekend. been a long time since we have had a full day on the bikes. weather looks like its going to play nice so in for all money.

[Maha]

got a superride out this weekend. been a long time since we have had a full day on the bikes. weather looks like its going to play nice so in for all money.

A full day on the bikes?
So thats 186 kms 14 coffees 18 ciggy stops and then its lights on?...:shifty:

[cowboyz]

ummmmmmm... yeah.. snapped..

[Meanie]

A full day on the bikes?
So thats 186 kms 14 coffees 18 ciggy stops and then its lights on?...:shifty:

:rofl:You been on one of our rides have you

[NZsarge]

:rofl:You been on one of our rides have you

If we are to get the 800 odd km done in one day I guess were gonna have to cut back a bit on the coffee's.. :D

[yod]

at this stage its a goer.....

burnouts in Meanies driveway at 6:15am

[Meanie]

at this stage its a goer.....

burnouts in Meanies driveway at 6:15am

So you bringing the RF are you, you'll never get a Honda to light up

[yod]

So you bringing the RF are you, you'll never get a Honda to light up

sssshhhhhhhhh, lee is still logging on here man!

[Flynn]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Just don't upset the neighbours:2guns:

[NZsarge]

at this stage its a goer.....

burnouts in Meanies driveway at 6:15am

Departure 9am then... Smoke break every 44.4km we should be home 'bout 9am the following morning.

I assume you're talking Saturday?

[yod]

Departure 9am then... Smoke break every 44.4km we should be home 'bout 9am the following morning.

I assume you're talking Saturday?

decision on friday...see which day looks the best

[NZsarge]

decision on friday...see which day looks the best

Right you are then, fookin' hope it's warmer than today!

[yod]

Right you are then, fookin' hope it's warmer than today!

when you looking at getting that new jacket sorted?

[cowboyz]

sat definitely looks like a go this weekend but plenty of layers and mangrips at 40 paces cause shes gonna be cold!

[cowboyz]

If we are to get the 800 odd km done in one day I guess were gonna have to cut back a bit on the coffee's.. :D

good to see you not cutting back on the smoke stops! good lad

[NZsarge]

when you looking at getting that new jacket sorted?
All going well ie: It fits!
Friday.

good to see you not cutting back on the smoke stops! good lad

Actually was thinking of trying to go sans cigarette's with a view to stopping smoking but I guess that'll go out the window about 44.4 km's into the ride...

[yod]

I guess that'll go out the window about 44.4 km's into the ride...

or 88.8.....

[SuperSonic]

Hi all, going sat or fri?? :Offtopic: I am off to AKL fri morning 9-10ish if any one wants to tag some of or all of way. Looking at returning mad hours on monday morning (thats before the sun comes up):no::doh:
Yeah cowboyz change of plans:spanking:, bro needs help :confused:me too???????

[Meanie]

A day early for us
Have a safe one mate

[cowboyz]

best be careful up the middle of the island there. have fun and one of these days you gonna run out of excuses not to ride with us

[Monie]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Just don't upset the neighbours:2guns:
what neighbours lolololololololo


best be careful up the middle of the island there. have fun and one of these days you gonna run out of excuses not to ride with us


yeah...

[NZsarge]

Hope all this snowing nonsense is done and dusted by the weekend..

[SuperSonic]

best be careful up the middle of the island there. have fun and one of these days you gonna run out of excuses not to ride with us

Na never going to happen. I have a book on excuses the size of ya handicap, (huge):laugh:

Weather radiar says fine throu to monday. And thats just light rain here in palmy(:shit: really) So no snow just that other stuff. black ice ssssssssssshhhhhhhh.

[cowboyz]

I lost the back of the ute this morning going to work over the hopelands bridge. Did a rather nice sideways action half way across the bridge. Bloody good thing I didnt take the bike but there is not alot of room on a one way bridge when the ute is sideways. Got away without hitting anything but plenty of ice and snow around.

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a nice save. Not a good place to be on a bike alright!

[Flynn]

what neighbours lolololololololo

You know, those ones that my wife is related to:whocares::gob:

[cowboyz]

:Oi: You coming for coffee?

[Flynn]

:Oi: You coming for coffee?


Oops, sorry didn't see this one mate.

[Monie]

:Oi: You coming for coffee?

when... lol

[Flynn]

when... lol

Any time you let us know there is banana cake.............:laugh:

[NZsarge]

Raining? FFS!

[banditrider]

Not here. Toast is up, jug boiled...

[NZsarge]

Not here. Toast is up, jug boiled...
Pissing down at the moment.

[dogsnbikes]

Wangas is westerly light breeze stars are out no frost rather mild today

[86GSXR]

Wellie blowing a bit but clear. Forecast not too bad for further north, could be a bit windy, maybe a few showers. Nothing major by the looks.

[Monie]

sarge where are you

[Elysium]

Hi all, going sat or fri?? :Offtopic: I am off to AKL fri morning 9-10ish if any one wants to tag some of or all of way. Looking at returning mad hours on monday morning (thats before the sun comes up):no::doh:
Yeah cowboyz change of plans:spanking:, bro needs help :confused:me too???????

The Desert Road itself is in good condition as I saw a lot of work has been done on The Three Sisters when I came from Auckland on bus but driver said it will be all snow in two weeks so I guess snow on the road next week.

Then again SH4 wasn't in good condition as a lot of works going on so the Hornet got mud everywhere. Then there was the large amounts of shiney patches on parts of the highway. My wheel slipped out while going around a 100km/h bend in the wet and I was only doing 80km/h.

Have a safe trip.

[banditrider]

Great ride today. Frosty through Fielding & Halcombe (1 degree). Cold wind and rain in places. Mint ride over the Mt & through Awakino Gorge. 761km all up. A bit pooped due to sod all sleep last night so blog tomorrow...

Piccys here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/200609AwakinoGorgeLoop#

[cowboyz]

awesome ride today. been a while since I been that far in a day. It got fairly fucking cold around parts but the good bits were fantastic. Awakino rocks! Mt messenger was a bit average. Really enjoyed surf highway and following Yod down 8 mile was just magic. All finished off with a "spirited" V Hill run.

run into paulmac in hawera who gave us coffee and let us park a heap of kwakas outside the zooki shop for a bit (and one honda)

and then caught boob johnson escaping the rat race in his car just out of awakino. Good to have a brief catch up.
My pics are in my sig.

[yod]

i concur

been months since i got those sorts of kms under my belt in a day and it was FMS, another quality adventure with the usual high quality crowd, and some guy in honda shirt :lol:
sore in all sorts of places but meh....

cheers all

[NZsarge]

Apologies for bailing yesterday, to be fair I should have never turned up as I knew I was'nt really in the mood for a long ride. Too little sleep and in a decidedly average mood was'nt really a great recipe for a 850km ride so by the time we got to the main drag other side of Halcome I was realizing I no business being there. I stopped in at Manfeild yesterday and it took until 11am until my toes warmed up again.

Glad to here you all enjoyed the day yesterday though, and to be fair it was a decent day out at Manfeild too, I learnt a couple of things to boot.
1. My new textile jack is is no good (for me) if you don't have the means to attach it to your pants as it rides up like crazy and I think probably my leather jacket is warmer so all in all I might (might) have bought myself an expensive liner for my leather jacket, ya live and lean I suppose.
2. My winter gloves are a real pain in the arse to put on but probably a bit better than I gave them credit for at keep the cold out and not that I rode though any heavy rain yesterday but seem to be waterproof thus far.

[Elysium]

So didn't take out the Harley yesterday Cowboyz?


2. My winter gloves are a real pain in the arse to put on but probably a bit better than I gave them credit for at keep the cold out and not that I rode though any heavy rain yesterday but seem to be waterproof thus far.

How much did said gloves set you back? I bought myself some Oxford glove insert thingies that you wear inside your normal gloves. Still got wet at the end of my trip up to Auckland but hands were warm.

[mowgli]

How much did said gloves set you back? I bought myself some Oxford glove insert thingies that you wear inside your normal gloves. Still got wet at the end of my trip up to Auckland but hands were warm.

I too went shopping for warmer hands yesterday. In the end I settled for the cheaper option of thermal inserts. I'll give that a go and see how I get on. Won't make much difference in the wet though so ultimately I'll be up for new gloves or a pair of Rain-Offs to keep out the wet.

[cowboyz]

Apologies for bailing yesterday, to be fair I should have never turned up as I knew I was'nt really in the mood for a long ride. Too little sleep and in a decidedly average mood was'nt really a great recipe for a 850km ride so by the time we got to the main drag other side of Halcome I was realizing I no business being there. I stopped in at Manfeild yesterday and it took until 11am until my toes warmed up again.

Glad to here you all enjoyed the day yesterday though, and to be fair it was a decent day out at Manfeild too, I learnt a couple of things to boot.
1. My new textile jack is is no good (for me) if you don't have the means to attach it to your pants as it rides up like crazy and I think probably my leather jacket is warmer so all in all I might (might) have bought myself an expensive liner for my leather jacket, ya live and lean I suppose.
2. My winter gloves are a real pain in the arse to put on but probably a bit better than I gave them credit for at keep the cold out and not that I rode though any heavy rain yesterday but seem to be waterproof thus far.

all good. it was an adventure alright. got really cold in the middle of the island. its better to bail than crash. I have some new designer scratches on the left hand side of the 9. First time in over 60,000km the fairings have been introduced to the road. It was the bizzareist lie down I have ever seen but I was pretty pissed off. I parked under the sign at pio pio for a photo shoot then walked up the road to get my camera then took a photo and then waited for everyone else to get their bikes sorted and walked back to it to hear monie yelling to catch my bike. I was about 30m away and nothing I could do except watch my bike fall over at 0.00003km/hr. Broke my indicator which was a real hassle cause then I couldnt use it for the rest of the trip!
Following Yod up 8 mile cheered me up a little bit.
Have to look at a paint job for it now.

[Owl]

Apologies for bailing yesterday, to be fair I should have never turned up as I knew I was'nt really in the mood for a long ride. Too little sleep and in a decidedly average mood was'nt really a great recipe for a 850km ride so by the time we got to the main drag other side of Halcome I was realizing I no business being there. I stopped in at Manfeild yesterday and it took until 11am until my toes warmed up again.

Glad to here you all enjoyed the day yesterday though, and to be fair it was a decent day out at Manfeild too, I learnt a couple of things to boot.
1. My new textile jack is is no good (for me) if you don't have the means to attach it to your pants as it rides up like crazy and I think probably my leather jacket is warmer so all in all I might (might) have bought myself an expensive liner for my leather jacket, ya live and lean I suppose.
2. My winter gloves are a real pain in the arse to put on but probably a bit better than I gave them credit for at keep the cold out and not that I rode though any heavy rain yesterday but seem to be waterproof thus far.

You too Sarge! I started to head north yesterday afternoon, but ended up with a frozen aching hand. Decided stuff this and headed home.:cold:

I bought a whole pile of electrical stuff to install those "Man Grips":laugh:, but they are going to be a mission. I'm starting to wonder if I wasted my time and money. That new controller by the way is a "click" type, so I wouldn't imagine you'd have to hold the buttons down. Just a shame the supplied bracket is completely useless, so I'll have to make my own if I install them.

I contacted Kerry on Friday about my starting issue. He gave me some good battery advice (Be patient) and that may have been the issue. Failing that, he narrowed it down to the starter motor (dirty/worn) or sprag clutch $$$$$ beyond belief. Cross fingers!:whistle:

[NZsarge]

all good. it was an adventure alright. got really cold in the middle of the island. its better to bail than crash.

Yeah cheers mate, that's how I felt too, thought i'd give it a go but pretty quickly realized it was a no go.




I have some new designer scratches on the left hand side of the 9. First time in over 60,000km the fairings have been introduced to the road. It was the bizzareist lie down I have ever seen but I was pretty pissed off.

Oh man! Bummer! I know how you feel though. Gutted!
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