BFTP - Blast From The Past Rides

[Voltaire]

Glad to hear your OK brother.
Now you know I am concerned but, more importantly, how's the bike?
JACKO

Front wheel looks like it touched the motor, wheel and brakes look ok, forks are bent, handlebar grips are only about a foot apart....thats all I could see at a glance. Avon ( cosmetics) mirror knackered, and road rash.
Thirsty work loading the heavy mutha in and out of the BFTP VW support vehicle.:drinkup:

[Dodgyiti]

Front wheel looks like it touched the motor, wheel and brakes look ok, forks are bent, handlebar grips are only about a foot apart....thats all I could see at a glance. Avon ( cosmetics) mirror knackered, and road rash.
Thirsty work loading the heavy mutha in and out of the BFTP VW support vehicle.:drinkup:

haha
yeah thans to te support crew.
it weighs 240 with a full tank

that max will not even touch my once beautiful bling machine, hes not worthy.

actually, if i leave it there a week or 2 he may become converted or perveted like i did and throw in the 'roundal' and come over to the dark side of the force, he has bought my wrecks off me before you know.....:eek5:

[Jacko2]

Once again, glad your OK Buddie.
No other crew i'd rather be with if I went down.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[caseye]

LOL well you see it begins with "Once upon a time" on the Coro loop ride.
Anyway we had two riders down but not out,both suffered but walked away, their bikes, well not so lucky.
I'll let the pictures the others post tell the sorry story about the guys beautiful Moto's.
So the Blast from The Past Riders event for today was cut dramatically short when two of our number were involved in a freaky accident that involved a large bump in the road , a car and boat combination and some unfortunate road positioning as a result of hitting this large bump.
Good old Dodgyiti was almost able to come to a complete stop before the sickening realisation that the trailer and boat coming towards him on his side of the road were not!
So in the finest tradition of self preservation he laid down his trusty stead and sheltered behind it, a move which I am 100% certain saved his life.
The boat and trailer flipped over his bike, sending the boat catapulting over the bank and onto the rocks below smashing it up terribly.
Injuries here, one biker with two broken fingers a puncture wound to one of them(courtesy of the hurtling trailer and boat hitting his hand on the high side of his handle bars) and a broken upper arm bone.This rider walked out of Thames Hospital with us some 3 hours latter.
As did his friend and fellow Moto rider who nevertheless also suffered a sore back injury and most probably a dislocated shoulder as a result of taking the ROCK bank on the other side of the road instead of putting himself directly in the path of the oncoming car and boat and forcing them into Dodgyiti.
This action meant that his Moto suffered terribly but that he and Dodgyiti were going to walk away, I salute his decisive and painful decision to almost certainly destroy his beautiful bike and make sure as best he could that there were no others involved, unfortunately no one could have predicted the boat trailer jack knifing and still collecting Dodgyiti.
This was to be the BFTP Riders last ride before Christmas and it was going extremely well, we had 9 bikes and ten riders attend a very early morning start in Manurewa for a leisurely trip down the back roads of Papakura and then up the Paparata road to Maramarua and on to Kopu where we rendevousd with another two bikes and riders.
All was well at this point except that we lost ol Steel Rider, last seen heading in the direction of Coromandel we think?
Where are ya Steel Rider?
Also our resident hard trailer(Surfer) who had toiled magnificently with bumpy roads and fast sections (which only make his bike vibrate even more) turned for home from here too, after wishing us all a safe and glorious ride.
Well the ride stopped just out of Thames with the above accident happening.
Our riders did a great job of making sure traffic was controlled and getting medical assistance to those who needed it, assisting the Local Volly Fire brigade and attending Ambo's and Police.
We all got to watch the local recovery driver simply drag the poor old boat up the rocks ripping it's outboard in half and tearing the topsides completely off the hull, mental note don't let that lot tow or recovery anything!
Van courtesy of (Max headroom) and his son arrived and we managed to stow both battered Moto's inside and get them to safety.
All in all I believe that without the two riders involved both keeping their heads and doing what they did we'd be talking about a a very different outcome.
I'm pleased to be able to say that everyone who left this morning has by now arrived safely back home this evening though two of our number will be nursing injuries for a few weeks to come.
Dodgyiti ol Max has all the pictures before and after mate so i hope he puts em up soon for you guys.
PS: as if it's not long enough already but I had to say this.
Many thanks to all the other bikers out there who stopped and enquired after our guys and made offers of assistance, special thanks to the unnamed man on the Castrol Honda who offered his premise Thames Honda(I believe) and a vehicle to recover and store the guys bikes, though a generous offer we had already sorted that by then, but THANKS again.

[psyguy]

omg, not sure what to think of it all after reading caseye's report...
the accident surely sounds sickening :(

i was terribly sorry this morning that i couldn't make it but now i think it might have been all a bit too much for me to witness such carnage (though only in metal and luckily not in flesh!)

but then again, it also sounds the aftermath was taken care of in the best way possible by courteus and friendly fellow riders, caseye, voltaire and max headroom in particular

i hope everyone recovers soon, both the injured parties and all the others, as i don't think anyone takes accidents like this lightly

[flyingcrocodile46]

Sorry to hear of your bikes demise guys:sick:. Glad to hear you both got off ok.

[Max Headroom]

As requested, here's a few piccies of our aborted lap of the Coromandel....we didn't get very far, did we!!!

Big thanks to Caseye and Voltaire for their help getting the bikes out of the van and into the shed once we got back to Headroom Heights. Much appreciated.

It's no stretch of the truth to say that today's events could easily have resulted in at least one, & possibly two funerals. Very relieved and thankful that Dodgyiti and Shae(sp?) are dealing with comparatively minor injuries.

Heal quickly, guys.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Yes. Lucky indeed.

It is a real risk having meat & bone exposed.

Speaking of exposed... How's Dodgyiti's left cylinder head looking?

[Max Headroom]

Speaking of exposed... How's Dodgyiti's left cylinder head looking?

Surprisingly good. In fact, considering the hit the bike took it's little short of amazing. We noticed a broken fin, but it appears that the head protectors Dodgy had fitted did a good job.

Although, As I pointed out to him on the phone last night, if he'd still been riding a BMW he wouldn't have been trapped under the bike and he'd have only scuffed a rocker cover.....:whistle:

[psyguy]

Although, As I pointed out to him on the phone last night, if he'd still been riding a BMW he wouldn't have been trapped under the bike and he'd have only scuffed a rocker cover.....:whistle:

not to mention that the good ol' GS would have gone straight through the trailer and continueed straight as if nothing had happened :rolleyes:

seriously guys, lots of luck in that accident by the look of it - those rocks dont look soft, and practically no shoulder on a narrow road to start with

[StatusQuo]

Hope you both have a speedy recovery + can get those bikes back on the road for another day.

[Reckless]

Bloody hell guys that's far to much drama for one day. You don't have to tell me about that sickening feeling when you look at your old classic lying on the road. Its a bitch. Glad to hear your all ok. Sounds like Dodgyiti needs to buy A lotto ticket as its his lucky week. :2thumbsup

Was the boat guy simply going to fast?? To flip a boat etc like that he certainly didn't seem to be being careful.

[vifferman]

Well! what can you say? Not the best of outcomes, but given what happened it's great that you guys are still alive to enjoy Christmas.
All the best - hope you heal well.

[Max Headroom]

Was the boat guy simply going to fast?? To flip a boat etc like that he certainly didn't seem to be being careful.

Nope. Perhaps it might look like that from the photos, but the boat guy was in fact trying to avoid running over the head of the 1100 Sport rider who'd just had a big "lose" and was was still sliding along the ditch on the wrong side of the road. The boat guy's quick thinking narrowly missed that potential fatality, but the boat trailer couldn't cope with the g-forces, jack-knifed and broke free of the towball. The boat & trailer then slid sideways and rolled over the top of Dodgyiti who was still sitting on his bike but had just stopped to help the 1100 Sport rider. Without Dodgy's reflex action to drop the bike and duck for cover, he would have been either squashed under the boat or impaled by the trailer.

Hard to explain the quietness of an accident scene when you're first to arrive. Quite surreal...

[Reckless]

a freaky accident that involved a large bump in the road , a car and boat combination and some unfortunate road positioning as a result of hitting this large bump.

Oh I got the wrong impression of the events from the above. Thanks for that Max. So it was another biker that sparked the whole thing off, what a bugger!! Shit sounds like it was eveyones lucky day and then some!!

[Dodgyiti]

if i had not stopped straight away to help him i would have hit the 4wd head on, kinda karma really. bad luck but could have been a lot worse on so many levels.
i know this screams first aid 101
because i am in h&s as part of my job and just did my refresher with red cross 8/12/08 so checking my own safety before going in to help others would have ment roding another 50m to where max stopped. good plan but when a guy is lying on the road on a blind corner, his head in the path of traffic- what would anyone do?
they would stop as soon as and get him moved or he would be a goner if run over. wel thats what i did
the 4wd driver deserves a medal, he swerved with 1/2 meter from the uys head, i could see flattened watermelon in my head but he avoided him, and careering into me on the other verge but the boat and trailer didnt, it was airborne when it hit my bike the dent in the tank is the chassis by the mudguard. very violent but as i said it could have turned out very much worse

moral of the story, your damned if you dont and less damned if you do

thank goodness for tramadol

:zzzz:

[Reckless]

moral of the story, your damned if you dont and less damned if you do:

Sounds like you "did" and weren't "damned" for it!
Wonder why he went down, was he OK?

[flyingcrocodile46]

So!.. anyone heard from Steel Rider?

[Gtracer]

I was riding the Max, great to hear you guys are all ok. Have a great christmas and enjoy. You both know how close that was atleast we can all talk about it and reflect. Look forward to meeting up with you guys again sometime.
Malcolm

[psyguy]

can't help but wonder what the $ damage might be to all the vehicles and what's the situation with the insurance(s)

i know any little thing on a bike can cost a small fortune and that boat doesn't look as it would float again any time soon

[Dodgyiti]

hi malcolm,
that is a really sweet 'max' you have
all this talk on what constitutes a classic lately.. well i recon anything with v-boost is a shoe-in, and so nice in red, i have only seen black ones before. look forward to catching up properly in the future, without all the drama :lol:

hey psy,
i thing the boat was worth about 6-8k, it was glass over ply so not a cutting edge machne and the o/board was a merc so not too flash either. weird that the bits of ply wedged into my engine fins was nearly a straight colour match to my purple tank:cool:
at a guess my bike would soak up 2-3.5k tops, and that would be everything as good as it was, my lid was worth 1050
the other bike from max's estimation of damage would probably be around the same as mine


so a costly little adventure as far as chattels go.

last night i was looking at my superscooter - thinking 'if i just move the throttle to the left side i can ride this thing'

i told diane about the above mentioned idea, i interpret the look i got to meaning i wont be doing it this weekend:dodge:

[psyguy]

weird that the bits of ply wedged into my engine fins was nearly a straight colour match to my purple tank:cool:

lmfao :lol:

glad to hear you're in good spirits, dodgyiti!

i don't know how u stay seemingly so light-hearted about the whole thing - as in a similar situation i think i would probaly like totally blame myself :nono: and feel guilty :spanking: (for whatever) despite rationally knowing otherwise

[Voltaire]

Dodgyiti, Are the Police going to lay charges? The cop who attended seemed to have a good handle on what happened.

[Dodgyiti]

Dodgyiti, Are the Police going to lay charges? The cop who attended seemed to have a good handle on what happened.

yes he is being charged, the cop is a rider too, he had a good handle on it alright.


psy,
sorry to do you out of a job there buddie, but i am fine, got meself a nice nursie to look after me :doctor: :bleh:
bike is fixable and so am i

[surfer]

It was a good ride on a beautiful day with a nice bunch of people. I was sad to hear of what happened after I left.

I was glad to read that injuries were minimal given what could have potentially happened. I hope you guys and your bikes all recover quickly.

[steelrider]

im so sorry! i didnt know about the accident! at all! i do remember passing a boat in tow i thought our leader was in front of me so i tryed to catch up? when i got into coro still no bikes i thought this was strange um? i wasnt sure if id taken the right route? so i carreid on hoping to pass the lads on the way round the loop? i went to the local cemertry in coro to vist my dad about a 20min layup still no sign of the lads i was going to head back the way i came thru manaia but decided to to carry on with the loop first time for me around the east coast.
sorry things went wrong that day glad to hear no serious casualtlies...till next time steelrider.
still working this site?

[StatusQuo]

May i suggest next time we exchange a "control" mobile number.

[caseye]

Good suggestion Quo,while I did have mobile numbers for some of the guys I certainly hadn't given out my number to all.
Hey Steel Rider, pleased to hear from you mate and glad to know you were OK on the day and got in a visit to your dad, a little special that is.
Look forward to having you and the Zuk along next time mate.
How ya doing there Dodgyiti? typing improving daily I see, get well soon mate and pass on the same to our visitor last weekend aye.

[flyingcrocodile46]

yes he is being charged, the cop is a rider too, he had a good handle on it alright.

Sorry to be a pain.. are you referring to your mate or the boatie?



i thought our leader was in front of me

Just how many GS Suzuki's were on the ride?:D




May i suggest next time we exchange a "control" mobile number.

:yeah: It'd pay to make a routine of checking it every 15 - 20 minutes ish. Less if control number volunteers agree to get a helmet headset so calls can be taken while on the move. The most effective set up would involve 2 control riders (1 at the front and 1 at the rear) each with head sets.




Good suggestion Quo,while I did have mobile numbers for some of the guys I certainly hadn't given out my number to all.


:2thumbsup best make sure mum knows what santa has to get you for xmas ;)

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=flyingcrocodile46;1855148]Sorry to be a pain.. are you referring to your mate or the boatie?

The 'mate' on his provisional licence had already binned his uninsured less than immaculate 1100 cc Guzzi prior to the boatie arriving around the bend.
Simply a case of going too fast for the conditions, that were by his own admission unfamiliar.

The boatie did as best as he could.
He took evasive action to stop himself running over the rider on the road and the trailer swung around and hit Mike who was STOPPED on the other side to assist.
What led to this outcome was two up Guzzi rider overtaking lots of slow moving traffic and setting a very fast pace that the other Guzzi rider felt he needed to keep.
Afterwards two up rider came back, hung around for a while and buggered off, the rest of us stayed and arranged transport for the bikes and called into the hospital.
I hope the Police throw the book at him.
Bring in compulsary third party insurance I say.
We took Mikes bike home last night.

[psyguy]

It'd pay to make a routine of checking it every 15 - 20 minutes ish. Less if control number volunteers agree to get a helmet headset so calls can be taken while on the move. The most effective set up would involve 2 control riders (1 at the front and 1 at the rear) each with head sets.

uhm, i'd be happy to take donations for such a set-up :rolleyes:

[flyingcrocodile46]

What led to this outcome was two up Guzzi rider overtaking lots of slow moving traffic and setting a very fast pace that the other Guzzi rider felt he needed to keep.
Afterwards two up rider came back, hung around for a while and buggered off, the rest of us stayed and arranged transport for the bikes and called into the hospital.
I hope the Police throw the book at him.
Bring in compulsary third party insurance I say.
We took Mikes bike home last night.

Cheers. Who is the "two up rider"? Were they a spontaneous tag along or a sign up from here? and did "two up rider" actually cause the accident directly or not.. cause from what I appear to be reading the boatie wouldn't have jack knifed his trailer and flattened poor old Dogyiti if he hadn't have had to swerve to avoid "the other Guzzi rider".


uhm, i'd be happy to take donations for such a set-up :rolleyes:

Ear bud in the mail;)

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=flyingcrocodile46;1856100]Cheers. Who is the "two up rider"? Were they a spontaneous tag along or a sign up from here? and did "two up rider" actually cause the accident directly or not.. cause from what I appear to be reading the boatie wouldn't have jack knifed his trailer and flattened poor old Dogyiti if he hadn't have had to swerve to avoid "the other Guzzi rider".

Twoup and " the other guzzi rider' came along as Mike had met them previously socially...ie they all have Guzzi's.
He had not ridden with either previously.
What I observed that 'twoup' took off at the start, then i saw him stopped futher along , then he passed me at a great rate of knots and dissappeared into the distance passing lots of cars in the process..
I heard from one of the other regulars he passed him while he himself was passing a car!!!!
Then Tess toss er own kicked in and the rest you know.
Fortunately no one was badly hurt and maybe a few lessons were learnt.
I learnt I should carry a first aid kit.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Twoup and " the other guzzi rider' came along as Mike had met them previously socially...ie they all have Guzzi's.
He had not ridden with either previously.
What I observed that 'twoup' took off at the start, then i saw him stopped futher along , then he passed me at a great rate of knots and dissappeared into the distance passing lots of cars in the process..
I heard from one of the other regulars he passed him while he himself was passing a car!!!!
Then Tess toss er own kicked in and the rest you know.
Fortunately no one was badly hurt and maybe a few lessons were learnt.
I learnt I should carry a first aid kit.

Thanks. I have a better picture now.

Yes.. we can all learn from it. I have pushed too hard and found myself going wide a few times and it certainly isn't helped by lumps and dips on corners and older suspension.

Looks like Mike and the Boatie were completely innocent victims.

If someone wants to set up a pledge thread for Mikes bike repairs I'll chuck a hundred in... it seems like it's warranted in his case.

[Dodgyiti]

Thanks. I have a better picture now.

Yes.. we can all learn from it. I have pushed too hard and found myself going wide a few times and it certainly isn't helped by lumps and dips on corners and older suspension.

Looks like Mike and the Boatie were completely innocent victims.

If someone wants to set up a pledge thread for Mikes bike repairs I'll chuck a hundred in... it seems like it's warranted in his case.

hey, there is a damn good reason why i have these weird italian oddities

the parts are dirt cheap!!

new fork leg, and i mean brand new guzzi fork leg from italy - $145 inc freight

suck on that!:lol:

:2thumbsup

enough to make all you poor bastards restoring your classic cry

i did a full assessment today and its going to be under 2k easy.

i rebuilt an engine recently, new barrels with matched piston and rings- $540


.....a pair........:buggerd::lol:

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=Dodgyiti;1856227]hey, there is a damn good reason why i have these weird italian oddities

the parts are dirt cheap!!

QUOTE]

Yeah ..all that Eastern European stuff is cheap....:lol:

[Dodgyiti]

eastern european?
very technical indeedy, had to check that.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Cool.. Damn cheap parts. Makes me think :sick:
Nice to see you are taking it in your stride. Hell! My speeding has cost me near double that in the last 4 months:doh:

Hey! maybe someone can set up a pity pledge thread for me:clap:

[caseye]

LOL Crocodile! sorrow yes, Pity Neva!

Further to Voltaire's comments, like him I am appalled at the no Insurance(not even third party) aspect of this.
earlier this year I asked State how much for third party fire and theft on my old girl and got told it's only third party,No Fire and Theft, and it was going to cost me the princley sum of $24.00 per annum, Yep I said $24.00.
Last year I insured a car with them and until I asked about the third party for my bike I'd not done any other business with them before so it's not that I was a known or privilaged customer.



OK from the top.

The two riders mentioned above were not members of the BFTP group but invited guests.

Neither were insured at all.(Unknown by us, who'd ask?)

A provisional Licence!@#$???.( didn't know that)

Our two up visitor expressed a desire to go quicker than we had up until arriving safely and mostly together at Kopu.

I invited him to go ahead of the main group and told him we'd all arrive at Coromandel at our own pace.

While I'm very glad that Dodgyiti is still with us and mostly in one piece, I'm very upset that there was an accident at all and in particular that it was totally avoidable.

My apologies to anyone who read my original post and got the impression that the car/boat driver was in any way at fault.He wasn't, he lost a lot making sure that a rider wasn't more seriously injured after already crashing into a rock wall .What happened after that was completely out of his hands.

[Dodgyiti]

i have had 3 accidents in 25 years and over 350,000kms in 5 countries
in all that time i have not had an insurance claim against me.
of my 3 accidents, not one of them was there an insured party.
i insured my first big bike in 1985 and it cost $930 pa which i had to get finance to pay the insurance! at the time as an apprentice i cleared $97 a week (the dole was $113)
the next year, and every year after that i let the insurance lapse because it was not viable to maintain, food held more importance from my meagre wages.
when i turned 25 i insured my road bike again because the rates dropped at that age, it still cost $530
then i let it lapse until this day saving me potentially double what the bike i crashed is worth.
yes i could hit an expensive car next week, but that is the chance i have taken over the years. chance lessened by riding sensibly though

i have this week, rung around for insurance. there are some good deals out there but none seem to fit what i really want, which is the bike im on to have full insurance for unlimited kms.
instead all i can find are deals on per bike and the 'classic type ones' say under 5,000 km a year
the bike i trashed has done over 25,000 this year

the other 2 crashes i lost about 7k in today's money because the persons at fault had no insurance

so all in all, my lack of insurance over the years has not had a negative financial effect.
yes luck had played a part in that, and i dont feel as 'lucky' as i did after this recent hiccup. so i think i am actually going to get full insurance because 3 out of 3 accidents and no one else had any, so i think full as opposed to 3rd party is the go.
the way cars devalue, our bikes are most likely going to be harder/more expensive to repair than the damn cars we may hit

anyone got a majic insurance policy for full insurance on multiple bikes with unlimited kms?:rolleyes:

for a grand or less a year for say..3 bikes

[Voltaire]

I have got the VCC club insurance on the two 30+ bikes at around $120.00 pa each....but as you say 5000 km...etc.
The 900ss is insured thru Go Lightly in ChCh...for $530 for 10k and this covers gear too. Excess is a bit steep at $500.00 but its the first daily rider I have had insurance. I am as guilty in the past riding in NZ for no insurance but having lived in Ireland and England its unavoidable ..but saying that its more affordable as everybody has it.
I think Max has a good scheme on his R90S

[Dodgyiti]

I have got the VCC club insurance on the two 30+ bikes at around $120.00 pa each....but as you say 5000 km...etc.
The 900ss is insured thru Go Lightly in ChCh...for $530 for 10k and this covers gear too. Excess is a bit steep at $500.00 but its the first daily rider I have had insurance. I am as guilty in the past riding in NZ for no insurance but having lived in Ireland and England its unavoidable ..but saying that its more affordable as everybody has it.
I think Max has a good scheme on his R90S

yes, its the milage limits that kill me insurance-wise
10k and gear is good, may have to disconnect the speedo for 6 months of the year though. yes i rode in the uk and (oh dear) wales and petrol was expensive enough, let alone insurance.

max only has that deal because the insurance company think it's a car :whistle:
and who can blame them :girlfight: i'm sure he pulled out a wheel brace and a body jack on the side of the road the other day, although i did take a bump to the noggin

good scam, i mean scheme alright

[Voltaire]

opps....the $540 and $10 k refered to the value of the vehicle...k's are unlimited!!!!

with the classic one, its agreed value and the customer sales person said it was basicly around $120 for up to $10k...over that and it increases sharply.
500cc BMW and Ducati 900..same .....go figure.


When your asked about 'history'

" I was standing next to my parked bike and a boat hit me......honest":laugh:

[Dodgyiti]

When your asked about 'history'

" I was standing next to my parked bike and a boat hit me......honest":laugh:

i say it was a freak boating accident, because they 'assume- cause it's me' it was bike related and i dont want my incident affecting our already outragous acc levies on the rego
my acc form says 'hit by a boat on the side of the road'

i got the ambo to put that down on the initial form, clever eh?

and you thought i wasn't thinking about statistics at the time?:sherlock:

[Max Headroom]

max only has that deal because the insurance company think it's a car :whistle:
and who can blame them :girlfight: i'm sure he pulled out a wheel brace and a body jack on the side of the road the other day, although i did take a bump to the noggin

good scam, i mean scheme alright

Hey Mike: :bleh:

Remember, 90% of all Guzzis ever made are still on the road.

(The other 10% made it home....:devil2:)

[StatusQuo]

anyone got a majic insurance policy for full insurance on multiple bikes with unlimited kms?:rolleyes:

for a grand or less a year for say..3 bikes[/QUOTE]

My policy with Protecta is under a grand per year for 2 bikes total insured value 20k (1near new, 1 classic zook the other) unlimited mileage. No claims etc.

[Dodgyiti]

Hey Mike: :bleh:

Remember, 90% of all Guzzis ever made are still on the road.

(The other 10% made it home....:devil2:)

:doh: the other 10% made it home in some german van, but dont mention ze war


that protecta deal sounds like the ticket quo, i will ring them monday.

meantime i have to look at a nice practical car to get about in
a manual 360ci mopar should get the groceries home and just perfect for the one armed man about town

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=193105416

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=Dodgyiti;1857336]:doh: the other 10% made it home in some german van, but dont mention ze war


[QUOTE]

I have found the perfect Italian car for you Guzzi bro....:laugh:

roof drops down for bike recovery duty:clap:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Fiat/500/auction-193976982.htm

[Dodgyiti]

I have found the perfect Italian car for you Guzzi bro....:laugh:

roof drops down for bike recovery duty:clap:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Fiat/500/auction-193976982.htm

i would commit suicide before driving that through henderson
you know guzzi was asked to design the motor for the early fiat bambi?
that is how the correct formation twin engine was born. and it lent well to being a motorcycle engine because if you toppled over while straddled on it the cylinders would not break your ankle due to the gentle sloping v
not like the other twins with sharp sticky outie cylinders or those ones where the back cylinder overheats and the front pipe gets crushed in a tiny little prang
maybe i could bolt up my 1000 high performance engine in it from the black beastie:banana:

[classic zed]

[QUOTE=Dodgyiti;1857336]:doh: the other 10% made it home in some german van, but dont mention ze war


[QUOTE]

I have found the perfect Italian car for you Guzzi bro....:laugh:

roof drops down for bike recovery duty:clap:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Fiat/500/auction-193976982.htm

Now that would go a treat with my spare Z1300 engine in it, especially if I put the turbo on it too:drool:

[Voltaire]

Now that would go a treat with my spare Z1300 engine in it, especially if I put the turbo on it too:drool:[/QUOTE]

Put a V8 in it and Dodgie could drive it thru Henderson with pride....

[psyguy]

I have found the perfect Italian car for you Guzzi bro....:laugh:

roof drops down for bike recovery duty:clap:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Fiat/500/auction-193976982.htm

my mom had one such Bambina for many years when i was a kid (bought new in '68)

i actually liked it a lot - it was a "special" edition and in red colour :shifty:

and as far as i know that very car is still in use today

[psyguy]

with the classic one, its agreed value and the customer sales person said it was basicly around $120 for up to $10k...over that and it increases sharply.

who is this with, please?

[Voltaire]

who is this with, please?

its thru the Vintage Car Club, but its for 30 year old plus bikes.
PM Maxheadroom, he has a non club one that might suit you better.

I had a '61 Bamby with suicide doors, they are cool cars. have you seen the new 'reto' one by Fiat, also quite cool, bit of a step up for Guzzi owners though.;)

[caseye]

Bump! Happy New year all you Old bike riders, so when?

[flyingcrocodile46]

Bump! Happy New year all you Old bike riders, so when?


Hey Caseye,

I trust you had a good holiday. I sure did.... got myself another 35 demerit points to add to the 50 I got in November. The buggers took my licence for the previous 105 points that I already had:(. Not sure if the new 85 get taken off or not:scratch:

I doubt I'll be catching up for a ride in the immediate future:weep:

[caseye]

You're not having a good run of it are ya mate.Still least you are alive and well.Yep Christmas was a work through jobbie this year so it's been all work and no play for this old rider.
Wonder where everyone is?

[psyguy]

yup, happy new year, folks!

on my side... bruno is still without the brakes and i have been ill lately, so effectively we've both been "off the road" since mid december last year

so, sadly, i'm not able to plan any rides for the time being :(
i'm very sorry about this as i was looking forward to some longer tours this summer...


however, if any of you fellas feel like initiating a group ride and keeping BFTP alive, that'd be totally cool, and appreciated :yes:
you can post the details in this thread - and i can send you the mailing list if you want, or any other info you may need


hopefully, it's not too long before bruno and i can catch up with you guys again. we've had a great time last year! :cool:

take care

.

[caseye]

Sorry to hear that psyguy, I hope that all comes together and that you and Bruno arrive safe and sound on a BFTP run soon.I don't think there's any chance of the run dying mate.
I've been out today riding in the glorious sunshine thinking how where I've just been would be a great mid K's ride for an afternoon, finishing at a nice watering-hole somewhere.
Don't sweat it mate, there's enough of us out there to make sure the rides continue and grow, so get well soon and we'll see you when you get back.

So all you older riders another BFTP run in say 3 weeks time, unless someone has a route they'd like to travel sooner.
Full details posted here perhaps.

[StatusQuo]

Hi Guys,

I would be keen in few weeks..the GS running OK now - was plug fouling due to dodgy coils it seems plus airbox leaks and posiibly carb o rings, all replaced. Cheers Tai

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hi Guys,

I would be keen in few weeks..the GS running OK now - was plug fouling due to dodgy coils it seems plus airbox leaks and posiibly carb o rings, all replaced. Cheers Tai

Good news. Do you still want to have a look at that Cyclone Blade for your instrument cluster?

[Max Headroom]

I must confess that I missed this thread. Lately I've been going straight to the KB Classic Motorcycles forum and bypassing all the trivia, drama and drivel on the "new posts" listings...

Psyguy, take time to recover and get well. And fix your bike, dammit. :spanking:

Crocodile46, STOP GETTING TICKETS!!!! :bash:

Caseye, where are we going next? :yes:

Are many of you guys planning to head to Pukekohe next weekend? :scooter:

[StatusQuo]

Croc,

Sorry delayed reply i dont log on often...

I decided to get a GS1000S fairing and make a pseudo Wes Cooley replica - being made locally in Hamilton. Thanks anyway.

Max - i have as usual booked with the wife to go down on Saturday and probably Sunday but unsure of what time etc at this stage, so will keep an eye out... also "booked" for BOTS Paeroa and the TOMCC coast to coast from Raglan to Waihi in March (i think its on again this year).

Rgds

[caseye]

Bloody Bmer riders aye, pushy, pushy, LOL hey, mate, well I sorta have a route planned and was thinking maybe the 22nd of Feb for doing it.
Anyone interested pelade post here , I'll get in touch with psy and make sure we have everyones pm addys and get things orgasnised from there.
K Status you going to make it/
Croc, well I'd ask but then you might come and you'd most likely get in the trouble again, so I won't ask! but let me know.
The rest of you and you know who you are, (check to make sure) lets get our BFTP Rides moving along again, I'd suggest that we each take a turn at planning a route and leading the way.

Come on home fellas.and ladies.
Dodgyiti how are you doing mate, feeling better I hope and we are all looking forward to seeing you and that good old Guzi back in shape.

[caseye]

Well the 22 nd is out for me, but if we can get together for march the 1st 2009 that';d be great.
There are two options, One we go our own way and do a route I've ridden once lately around the Clevedon area.
Or we could go down to Cambridge and join in with the Ulysisy's annual Cambridge to Hamilton toy Run. This of course would require us all to have a toy to bring and give and a bit of adventure to ride to Cambridge and back on our old, old, OLD machines.
So what say you old bike riders, lets be having your recommendations and numbers expected comments.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Could always tag along with the classic bike boys on their ride of this morning
see link

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1884&day=2009-2-15&c=1

[Max Headroom]

Well the 22 nd is out for me, but if we can get together for march the 1st 2009 that';d be great.
There are two options, One we go our own way and do a route I've ridden once lately around the Clevedon area.
Or we could go down to Cambridge and join in with the Ulysisy's annual Cambridge to Hamilton toy Run. This of course would require us all to have a toy to bring and give and a bit of adventure to ride to Cambridge and back on our old, old, OLD machines.
So what say you old bike riders, lets be having your recommendations and numbers expected comments.

Yeah, I'd be keen on a squirt down to Cambridge for the toy run. I'd been thinking about doing the toy run anyway.

See you soon Caseye.

[caseye]

LOL Hey flyingcrocodile46. that's exactly what we did, tagged along with the classic guys this morning, was a lot of fun too,
We had 10 bikes and 12 attendees, he eh he ah that's 2 x pillion passengers in case you mathematicians got lost!
Cheers fro leading out Max Headroom another great ride alongside that rusty ol BM'er.
Nice to meet so many new faces(to me) from KB and to see that everyone attending enjoyed the scenery and the corners equally.
Had to branch off Max so I could get home in time to take my daughter to her soccer trials. C u again fellas, those from the BFTP group who rode today and would like to ride with the Cambridge Ulysses toy run on the 1st of march let me know.
Thanks again The Classics.I'll post a new event for the BFTP ride in a fortnights time and paste the url here soon.

[psyguy]

hey, caseye, great to know you're going ahead with the BFTP ride

i sent you the mailing list for the interested parties

keep well
:rockon:

[caseye]

No worries mate, won't be the same without bruno and you but we'll muddle through till you get back.

[caseye]

Max! I owe, I owe it's Off to w'rk eye go, sorry just couldn't say that word! will repay your generosity on Sunday week mate, thanks again aye.

[Dodgyiti]

If the next one is not too epic a journey I am all good to go.:eek5:

[caseye]

Hey Dodgyiti great to see you back on our thread mate, hope the injuries are healing and fading and that you are able to make this Sundays ride.Heres the link . http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1917&day=2009-3-1&
As per the thread we are going to ride straight to Cambridge and then tag along with the Ulysses guys and girls on their annual Toy Run to Hamilton, then shes a free for all home again.
We've missed ya , take care and hope to c U soon.

[cmoore]

Hi caseye, well my xs650 is finally rewired, re carbd, re tuned and ready to drop oil all over cambridge...looking forward to it.........are more people coming??

[caseye]

Oh I think so snake, I think so. it just seems to take a Longggggggggggggg Timeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for these guys and their even older bikes to read and absorb whats in front of them!Come on guys and girls read, understand and post, oh and put your name down fro attending, remember it's an 8.39am sharp start.
Good to hear the news about the XS mate, looking forward to seeing her going.

[Max Headroom]

Caseye, I plan to come on Sunday at this stage, & I've put my name down. Look forward to catching up!

[caseye]

Cheers Max, will be good to catch up again, come on guys and gilrs it's getting closer and we're numbers deficient really, a good ride and a good cause come on now lets be having you!
Hers the link again come on come along and put your names down.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2009-3-1&

[caseye]

Well it's getting closer to the day, the weather is looking alright and we now have an invitation to mep with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders in Hamilton on Sunday morning and ride with them to Cambridge for the toy run.
So we will leave the Autobahn caf'e at the Papakura BP on the Southern Motorway at 0830am sharp and proceed to the Kingsgate Hotel in Te Rapa to rendezvous with the Laxed Out guys and gilrs at approx 0945am and proceed on to Cambridge with them.
So don't forget A Toy for the kids some cash for the raffles and the food and to breing your good time faces.
A few more I'm attending this ride names would be great to see , come on now you old fellas the bikes can do it! What about you?

[caseye]

Heres the url for signing on a, again.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1917&day=2009-3-1&

[Max Headroom]

Caseye, I've double-booked Sunday, & so I can't make it this time. Catch you on the next one!

[caseye]

Damn!@#$ Oh well guess that means i'll be flush for anothe r week or two he he he, OK mate will miss ya but we'll muddle through, come on folks yes teh weather looks dodgy but hey we're bikers arnt we?

[jmk]

Hope todays weather hasnt put you guys off coming tomorrow :no:

Looking forward to meeting you

[caseye]

hey jmk, no mate I'm still coming no matter what, theres a stuffed toy in me kick for a kid in Hamilton, couldn't not deliver it.
Snake, hope yer still with us.

[cmoore]

yes..weather........i have to be honest and say i ain't a fan of riding the rain anymore......and i don't have wet weather gear anymore either, not a worry for the odd shower...but a whole day would be a bitch.......so i am keeping my options open until the mornming and will keep checking the rain radar...but im still real keen...so.......maybe....:(

[jmk]

Didnt you know ... it doesnt rain south of the Bombays :lol:

[cmoore]

jmk.......who knows..its normally so dark as you near mordor......

[caseye]

Well those of you who didn't bother to come along "MISSED A GREAT RIDE" we meet up with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders at the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton and we convoyed with them and about 500 other bikes from hamilton to Cambridge.
There were in excess of 650 motorbikes at the Cambridge Village Green.
We had all roads leading onto the expressway from Cambridge to Hamilton blocked and we rode in complete safety for a change.
The Cancer Kids got a huge truck full of soft toys a few of the riders received some great lucky number draw, prizes, all in all a great day was had by everyone.
Thanks to jmk for the invite to ride with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders, snake and I enjoyed meeting and riding with you, the possibility of meeting up with you guys again guys sometime is a definite!
NOW THEN you BFTPR's how about some ideas dore our next ride in 4 weeks time, where to go and how to get there?
lets be having you then.

[Max Headroom]

We've still got a Coromandel loop that needs "crossing off the list". Wadda ya reckon?

[caseye]

I'm in, time we got it out of the system.

[cmoore]

hey guys, yeah im in......where exactly does the corro loop go?...other then corro!!...

[cmoore]

hey guys, here are the photos from Sundays run in mordor...sorry...i mean hamilton.....nice XV caseye..

[jmk]

Great to meet you guys on Sunday, is so neat to ride in a big group like we did and the look on peoples faces when they see us coming!!

[cmoore]

same JMK, hey, are you laxed out riders coming up for westpac this sunday??

[jmk]

Hi Snake, not sure what they are doing, they have a :beer::beer: meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the following Sundays ride

At this stage I know we probably wont be doing it as have a full on day Saturday.

[caseye]

Pity jmk would've been nice to catch up again, well I'm doing the Sunday toy run , anyone else?Perhaps we should meet at the BP top of the Bombays at 0800hrs for breeky and a catch up b 4 heading down to Karaka for a 9am start.

[Murray]

same JMK, hey, are you laxed out riders coming up for westpac this sunday??

To early a start for us to be there by 9. We are looking at heading down Kihikihi, Tokora, Mangakino, Te kuiti, Mordor. Bout 320 kms.

Have a great ride on Sunday and you could always head to puke for the races afterwards

cheers

[cmoore]

sorry caseye...had a car crash on thursday night....got some neck damage so couldn't make run, ...still at least it wasn't the bike!

[jmk]

Ouchy with the neck!!! :doctor:

Wishing you a fast recovery from your injuries.

[caseye]

Sorry to hear that mate but as jmk said i too hope you recover fast and get back on the bike asap.
Well teh West pac rescue chopper Ride was a great success, I estimate at least 1000 bikes showed up today, many and varied they were too.
Meet up with and or saw 5 of the Blast FromThe Past Riders, so I know we are still out there.
Time everyone to get back posting here with ideas for the next ride.
I'd suggest a ride from the North West side to South with a meet up with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders somewhere about Mercer or a bit further south,lets be having some replies.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Sorry to hear that mate but as jmk said i too hope you recover fast and get back on the bike asap.
Well teh West pac rescue chopper Ride was a great success, I estimate at least 1000 bikes showed up today, many and varied they were too.
Meet up with and or saw 5 of the Blast FromThe Past Riders, so I know we are still out there.
Time everyone to get back posting here with ideas for the next ride.
I'd suggest a ride from the North West side to South with a meet up with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders somewhere about Mercer or a bit further south,lets be having some replies.


Sorry mate.. I'm still out for another 6 weeks.
Great to see the ride variety and looking forward to that last week in April:niceone:

[caseye]

LOL Hey Crocodile good to see you mate, hope all is well and that we are! riding that weekend.

[caseye]

well It's about time we took a ride ladies and gentleman.
How about a south Auckland jaunt, perhaps a bit of Tuakau, Pukekohe,Patumahoe, Waiuku, Aka aka and to finish down a bit further to the Muddy at Mercer.
Meet, Papakura Southern Motorway BP Station in fornt of the Autodahn cafe.
Sunday the 29th of March, thats this Sunday folks.
Arrive by 9.30am for a 10 am start.
Should finish approx 1pm at the Muddy, if we stop for a coffee or a pit stop somewhere.
I will Post this notice in the events page this minute.
C ewe all there.

[psyguy]

I will Post this notice in the events page this minute.


i guess you meant in the CALENDAR page :bleh:

anyhow, i wont be able to make it to this one but bruno is slowly getting sorted and so am i, so i do hope to see you all in the near future :niceone:

[caseye]

Quite right that man. I did Mean the Calendar Page.
Good to hear from you psyguy, pity about Bruno taking so long but hye "good things take time".

[Alive]

Sorry guys but that's mah birthday and I'm having a few dramas at home so won't be able to make it.

[caseye]

Hey mate, well Happy Bloody Buffday! and many more of them , pity, we'll miss you , but hope to see you soon aye.

[caseye]

What a fantastic day for riding! though we had just three riders today we went everywhere we'd planned to go and enjoyed some good coffee at the Village in Patumahoe and a fine luncheon at the Muddy in Mercer upon completion of our days ride.
The roads were clean and dry and there was no wind to speak of, traffic was minimal on the roads we used(hardly on main or arterial roads all day) and the long straights and tight corners encountered made for interesting riding.
Average pace was probably 90K's per hour with occassional spurts to make sure everything was working just fine!
Those of us who attended today are definitely going to meet again in 1 months time and though our route will differ we're sure we will have another great day in the sun, having fun.
Pity you all missed it.

[psyguy]

sounds like you had a great day!


now, take a load of this...

i finally take the time and make the effort to put the brakes together.
all nicely cleaned, powdercoated, chromed bolts, ss lines, etc... :clap:
take the bike for a test ride and happy with the results. :cool:
a few days later with a grin on my face start the bike intending to go get a new wof and rego. :drool:

what do i find?


the front calipers leak! :eek: :eek: :eek:


i have just ordered the rebuild kits, hopefully they're here soon, and hopefully that sorts out my probs...

until then... safe riding everyone :scooter:

[caseye]

Awwwwwwwwww Man that just plain old SUX! Looking forward to seeing you and the old Bruno soon mate.

[jmk]

Glad to hear you had a good ride

Hopefully we can make the next one :)

[Alive]

Anyone doing the Easter egg run this Sunday the 4th? Departing Mt Wellington caltex @ 10am and riding to Papakura.

[caseye]

Wouldn;t be right not to do this one, any takers?
I;ll be there Alive.
Anyone else?

[Alive]

Wouldn;t be right not to do this one, any takers?
I;ll be there Alive.
Anyone else?

Bring an easter egg :)

[jmk]

Anyone doing the Easter egg run this Sunday the 4th? Departing Mt Wellington caltex @ 10am and riding to Papakura.

No not us :( another hectic weekend in our household!!

[caseye]

Got one it comes with it's own tre bon Easter bunny an all.
Come on you lot, yer old as yer bikes how about a bit of fun and an egg for the kids.

[Alive]

Someone else has said 8:30 start... Not sure who to believe because I can't find much info on this run

[caseye]

Cor Alive, read the darned thing propa will ya!
It's in the calendar under the BRONZ 18th Annual Easter run, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1974&day=2009-4-4& 10 am start caltex Mt Wellington, ride to Papakura Salvation Army Citadel in Papakura, badges $ 10.00 eggs and easter soft toys to the kids we get a big hug and off we all go. I'll c u there mate.
LOL an it's not sundae it's Sat dee.

[caseye]

Yep well I went and it was a great day for a ride in the sun and with a big group of well behaved riders.
A nice run out to Clevedon and then back to the Sally's place in Papakura.arrived dead on 12 o'clock.
Dropped off the bunny an his egg and then high tailed it for the shores at St Heliers before 1pm.

[jmk]

Happy Easter guys :yes:

Dont eat too many easter eggs and of course ride safely :cool:

[caseye]

and to you and our Laxed out brothers and sisters too! cheers jmk.

[jmk]

:psst:

Whens the next BTPR ride???

We have a bike with brakes now so could be keen :woohoo:

[caseye]

Funny that you should ask!
K folks if you are watching this thread you will now be in the know about a BFTP Ride happening this Sunday the 3rd of May.
Meet at the Botanical Gardens Manurewa.
Directions as follows.
Head South on Southern M/Way, get off at Manurewa.
Turn left into Hill Road.
Turn left into Botanical Gardens.
C EWE all there at 9.30am for a 10 am kick off.
I will be messaging all BFTP'ers and jmk if you could please advise the Waikato Laxed out guys and girls I'd be grateful.
It's on folks, lets get riding.

[psyguy]

[QUOTE=jmk;1129188940
We have a bike with brakes now :woohoo:[/QUOTE]

funny, i have the exact same bike as you and i THINK mine has brakes now as well... still have to test them on the road, though... then get wof, rego... i've been very slow in puting Bruno back on the road :zzzz:

[flyingcrocodile46]

funny, i have the exact same bike as you and i THINK mine has brakes now as well... still have to test them on the road, though... then get wof, rego... i've been very slow in puting Bruno back on the road :zzzz:

F%#King GS brakes... I will try bleeding them again and again and banjos again. :angry2:

Will see you there

[jmk]

funny, i have the exact same bike as you and i THINK mine has brakes now as well... still have to test them on the road, though... then get wof, rego... i've been very slow in puting Bruno back on the road :zzzz:

:gob::gob: We didnt get much change from $600 couple of weeks ago - rego, wof, brakes and a rear tyre

[flyingcrocodile46]

2 litres of fluid at $15 per 500ml and still have air in the lines... I'm so f#@%&ked off:angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2 ::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

[caseye]

Well after the fireworks have stopped and the atmosphere has returned to normal. does this mean you are riding on Sundya OR NOT Mr Crocagator?Cause i sure as hell hope thats an affirmative!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Well after the fireworks have stopped and the atmosphere has returned to normal. does this mean you are riding on Sundya OR NOT Mr Crocagator?Cause i sure as hell hope thats an affirmative!

Yeah mate. It's rideable, just not anywhere near good enough for all the upgrade work.... Will pass you Sunday (hopefully not under brakes):lol:

[Murray]

Funny that you should ask!
K folks if you are watching this thread you will now be in the know about a BFTP Ride happening this Sunday the 3rd of May.
Meet at the Botanical Gardens Manurewa.
Directions as follows.
Head South on Southern M/Way, get off at Manurewa.
Turn left into Hill Road.
Turn left into Botanical Gardens.
C EWE all there at 9.30am for a 10 am kick off.
I will be messaging all BFTP'ers and jmk if you could please advise the Waikato Laxed out guys and girls I'd be grateful.
It's on folks, lets get riding.

Where you looking at riding too?????

[Dodgyiti]

Would love to go, can't make this one either :wacko:



Psy- you have taken a while to get Bruno on the road, do you need to talk about it?:crazy:

Ha, have a good one.

[caseye]

LOL now Dodgyiti thats not nice I'm sure if psy needed to talk about bruno he'd have done so by now, shame mate about not being able to make it this time, but there will be another time so hang in there.Could ya please post those pics of the phoenix arisen as a new and different Moto here, she looks great.

[Dodgyiti]

LOL now Dodgyiti thats not nice I'm sure if psy needed to talk about bruno he'd have done so by now, shame mate about not being able to make it this time, but there will be another time so hang in there.Could ya please post those pics of the phoenix arisen as a new and different Moto here, she looks great.

As a highly trained, highly intelligent and respected professional, Psy can take a little ribbing from a grubby old Westie like me. He loves it.

Ok then- a couple of pics..
I had an MRI yesterday, seems I have a blown disc and need to get that fixed up before I can do some decent rides. A friend is interested in buying the bike off me, may sell it to him and use the funds to properly pimp out my Mk2. Not sure yet. Loving my little SRX at the moment:eek5:

[caseye]

Cheers fro teh Pics mate and yes I 'm sure he can take the ribbing LOL cuse the pun, hope that that disc doesn't take too long to get fixed up,

[Max Headroom]

Sorry guys, I can't make it tomorrow either. Looks like the weather for tomorrow is going to be good too. Damn.

[caseye]

So aye I can spend that 20 again YA! Max I've carried it about since the beginning of the year, hope to catch up soon mate.

[flyingcrocodile46]

I have relatives up from wgtn so looks like I ain't gonna make it

[caseye]

Well the suns shining the bikes been CLEANED and I'm on the way have a great day you guys and girls.

[jmk]

Great to see you Caseye and Voltaire, we had a good ride back - no make that :niceone: an awesome ride back

[pete376403]

2 litres of fluid at $15 per 500ml and still have air in the lines... I'm so f#@%&ked off:angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2 ::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

The only way I could get all the air out of the front brakes on my 1100 was to hang the calipers from the shed roof (with a piece of wood in between the pads). Took a while but I got them there in the end and the brakes are not too bad (for an 82 GS).
I have got braided lines but following the standard pattern, ie one from the master cylinder to the junction block and down to the wheel cylinders from there

[Voltaire]

Good day out Mark, you brought the sun out to play.
I speak on behalf of all the BFTP riders who attended that a great day was had by all......all both of us:whistle:

[jmk]

Good day out Mark, you brought the sun out to play.
I speak on behalf of all the BFTP riders who attended that a great day was had by all......all both of us:whistle:

WRONG :argh: We are BFTP just we live in the better part of the North Island haha

[wickle]

Hi everyone, I check the posts on here reguler. Perhaps one day will get up North to ride with you. Been for afew rides with Fridayflash but of late have had odd problem with bikes few weeks son took a bike for a ride thru number three rod thru bottom two cases. last week was going to ride down to Waipawa to get ticket for Cold Duck Rally, twenty minutes down the road odd sound from motor now at idle can hear something pinging around in top end. so this week been some long hours putting project together abit early than planned. Eureka went for a blast today!

[psyguy]

well, as you might have read above... after lotsa work to "do up" the brakes they leaked at the calipers.

so, i ordered oem pistons and seals and put them in and heureka no more leaks (not for now anyway).

however, when test riding last friday (with the intention of joining the ride on sunday) i discovered that now the master cylinder leaks, seriously... wtf? :argh:
the m/c was all right while the calipers leaked (must have been "the path of least resistance" kinda thing).

anyhow, i'll take the cylinder apart (again!), remove the aftermarket piston/seals i though was an upgrade and go back to 30y/o original parts - hopefully that'll do the trick.


interestingly though, the brakes are quite good even with the leak at the master cylinder :wacko:
.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hi everyone, I check the posts on here reguler. Perhaps one day will get up North to ride with you. Been for afew rides with Fridayflash but of late have had odd problem with bikes few weeks son took a bike for a ride thru number three rod thru bottom two cases. last week was going to ride down to Waipawa to get ticket for Cold Duck Rally, twenty minutes down the road odd sound from motor now at idle can hear something pinging around in top end. so this week been some long hours putting project together abit early than planned. Eureka went for a blast today!


:woohoo: Nice job on your project bike.

look forward to that magic moment when my :angry2: brakes are sorted



well, as you might have read above... after lotsa work to "do up" the brakes they leaked at the calipers.

so, i ordered oem pistons and seals and put them in and heureka no more leaks (not for now anyway).

however, when test riding last friday (with the intention of joining the ride on sunday) i discovered that now the master cylinder leaks, seriously... wtf? :argh:
the m/c was all right while the calipers leaked (must have been "the path of least resistance" kinda thing).

anyhow, i'll take the cylinder apart (again!), remove the aftermarket piston/seals i though was an upgrade and go back to 30y/o original parts - hopefully that'll do the trick.


interestingly though, the brakes are quite good even with the leak at the master cylinder :wacko:
.

:argh:
Mutter, mumble :angry2: :angry2: bloody master cylinders.
I'm looking at procuring a new one on fleabay

[caseye]

Hey there wickle. nice to hear from you and anytime you want to ride that beautiful machine with us just come on UP! brother.That is one nice bike.
Psy we missed having you out front mate, as we missed almost all the other BFTP riders except me,Voltaire and the jmk's from Hamiltonia, hey Karen and Craig thanks for coming and helping with making the numbers almost respectable for such a grand day! Murray , there ya go, we had 4 in actuality and some in spirit.psy and Croc and ol wickle from Napier(was down your way 2 weeks ago and on the old girl, now I know I'll drop ya a hoi if I'm coming that way again)
Croc mate, WHAT A RIDE most beautiful day for riding I've seen or had the pleasure of riding in for years.
Sorry bout the brakes and the Rellies (pesky critters them rellies) but next time aye.
Come on everyone I know you are still out there, another ride in approx 4 weeks.
Perhaps venturing a bit further south through the unknown world of the Hauraki swamps, Max Headroom! I'll be relying on you as chief guide! ya up for it?
We rode from the Ak Botanical gardens to Ardmore airfield, a quick reccee on the strip,nothing doing here, then on to the Patumohoe Village Bar and kitchen, via Runciman and Paerata, then after stopping for a coffee there we continued on to Waiuku detouring through town and then over the hill(Pukekohe Mountain) to the race track.Nupe nothing going on here, there was actually, looked like a classic meet, cars and I believe bikes.
Onwards we went to Tuakau and the old bridge then on up to Onewhero and finally over to the Muddy at Mercer, a nice cold beer with lunch and a rendezvous with the Waikato Laxed Out Riders , we got introduced to many of their guys and girls and generally had a great time shooting the breeze about the weather, bikes and of course bikes, did I mention the bikes?
Me and Voltaire then jumped back on our ever trusty and reliable steeds and headed off to Pokeno and then to the hotel Du vine road and up to Bombay and across to Hunua through the gorge(great twisties )for our old café racer type machines to get right into.
Up and over the rise to Ardmore and then to home for a coffee on the deck,had a blast, thanks Voltaire for a great days riding and the excellent company.

[jmk]

What is it with these damn GS's and their brakes!!! :argh::argh: Our bike is back to the shop today as they seized between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia on Sunday, released them and then it was decision time do we turn around and go home or take the chance and ride to Mercer!!! :Oops: you know what we decided ;)

[psyguy]

What is it with these damn GS's and their brakes!!! :argh::argh:

mate, just bring the bike over and flyingcroc and I will see you right, we have a lots of experience with the GS brakes :killingme

[jmk]

Bike shop told us today basically some of our problems are because ..... we have an older bike LMAO

[wickle]

Bike shop told us today basically some of our problems are because ..... we have an older bike LMAO
they mean, they dont know!

[psyguy]

they mean, they dont know!

but they dont mind keep taking your money nonetheless :eek5:

[caseye]

jmk's find another bike shop, one with mec's who look about as old as you do, I'll bethca anything you like that they'll know exactly whats wrong and be able to fix it PROPERLY for a hellofalot less than the present wannabee's!

[jmk]

jmk's find another bike shop, one with mec's who look about as old as you do, I'll bethca anything you like that they'll know exactly whats wrong and be able to fix it PROPERLY for a hellofalot less than the present wannabee's!

:devil2::devil2::devil2: Good thinking 99

[wickle]

jmk's find another bike shop, one with mec's who look about as old as you do, I'll bethca anything you like that they'll know exactly whats wrong and be able to fix it PROPERLY for a hellofalot less than the present wannabee's!
hope you can share the way to solve in case some others strike the same sort of problem

[jmk]

jmk's find another bike shop, one with mec's who look about as old as you do, I'll bethca anything you like that they'll know exactly whats wrong and be able to fix it PROPERLY for a hellofalot less than the present wannabee's!

Are you trying to say something about our age :bash:

[caseye]

Hey I've meet you both twice now, I'm every bit as age challenged as you two, No I'm not LOL! Cheers for the laugh, hope the bike comes good soon.

[flyingcrocodile46]

The only way I could get all the air out of the front brakes on my 1100 was to hang the calipers from the shed roof (with a piece of wood in between the pads). Took a while but I got them there in the end and the brakes are not too bad (for an 82 GS).
I have got braided lines but following the standard pattern, ie one from the master cylinder to the junction block and down to the wheel cylinders from there

Thanks Pete,

Whilst air was a problem I did get there eventually... excessive lever travel is the real problem.

I ended up making up a 2.5mm by 13mm dia plastic spacer disc to insert between the end of the master cylinder piston and the seal mounted on the spring.

The effect this had was to push the seal closer to (but not over) the relief hole in the reservoir when the lever is at rest. This in turn means that less lever movement is wasted before the the hole is covered so fluid pressure can build and brakes start to engage. The big fluid fountain coming from the hole is now just a little squirt.;)

The end of the lever previously traveled about 40mm toward the throttle before fluid pressure was able to start building up. now it takes only 10mm of travel to get to the same point. The lever is now well clear of the throttle grip under max braking rather than hard against it. Two finger braking is now possible.

Yay...

[flyingcrocodile46]

What is it with these damn GS's and their brakes!!! :argh::argh: Our bike is back to the shop today as they seized between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia on Sunday, released them and then it was decision time do we turn around and go home or take the chance and ride to Mercer!!! :Oops: you know what we decided ;)

Hi JMK.

If your brakes locked up til you released a bleed nipple it is likely that two things are happening.

1. fluid and/or air in the pots and lines has heated and expanded and 2. the relief hole in the master cylinder reservoir has become blocked and prevents the pressurised caliper pots and lines from releasing pressure on the pads and disc.


The problem should be solved by cleaning out the very small hole (there are likely one big and one small holes)

Consider flushing the fluid if not done recently as dirty fluid may be the reason the hole blocked.

[jmk]

Cheers FlyingCroc, that is what the shop mentioned they did on Monday, so fingers crossed ay :shifty:

Heres a :laugh::laugh: for you guys with knowing the weight of the old beasties - delivery boy pulled up this morning with bike in back of van, went to back van up driveway (sloping down towards road) and had to make the decision where to park van to get bike up to the garage, he parked it on road. Got bike out and had to push the old girl up the driveway, Im standing there :gob: :gob: :gob: I said to him ummm why dont you ride it up his reply - I dont know how to ride :Oops: (this is Mrs JMK posting if you are confused as to why I didnt ride it up). Took poor boy about 10 minutes to get his breath back :lol:

[psyguy]

cheers flyingcroc, that is what the shop mentioned they did on monday, so fingers crossed ay :shifty:

Heres a :laugh::laugh: For you guys with knowing the weight of the old beasties - delivery boy pulled up this morning with bike in back of van, went to back van up driveway (sloping down towards road) and had to make the decision where to park van to get bike up to the garage, he parked it on road. Got bike out and had to push the old girl up the driveway, im standing there :gob: :gob: :gob: I said to him ummm why dont you ride it up his reply - i dont know how to ride :oops: (this is mrs jmk posting if you are confused as to why i didnt ride it up). Took poor boy about 10 minutes to get his breath back :lol:

lmao!.........

[pete376403]

It near kills me to push the 1100 on the FLAT let alone up a hill. The man deserves a DB.

[flyingcrocodile46]

It near kills me to push the 1100 on the FLAT let alone up a hill. The man deserves a DB.


:sick: Poor bastard would probably prefer a reward

[caseye]

Just to keep the thread alive and to prove a ride did in fact take place and that people (yep he's people) did attend here's the pic to prove it, taken on Sunday the 31st of May 2009 at approximately 11.45am.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Darn!

I gotta learn to stop fiddling.

I wanted to stop a couple of minor oil leaks around the cam end covers, so bought some new half moon cam end seals and loosened the cover bolts then tried to pull the seals out. Dam things are glued in and I've munted the existing seal edges so it's gonna leak wholesale now :doh:. Have to take the cover off to replace them and didn't think I'd need a new cover gasket so now have to order one locally (prolly cost as much as a full set of gaskets from the states).

Lesson here is... Don't fu*^%@ng fiddle:spanking:

[caseye]

Yep ya shoulda known better, but hey we all do it, sorry to hear that mate.
Hey can you send me the link for your pic of the flying Kiwi. If it's Ok with you I'd like to make it our avatar.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Yep ya shoulda known better, but hey we all do it, sorry to hear that mate.
Hey can you send me the link for your pic of the flying Kiwi. If it's Ok with you I'd like to make it our avatar.


Flying Kiwi??

[flyingcrocodile46]

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/24/94932424_full.jpg

That's the original (cept for the BFTP letters) that I found for a group called the "Ton up club". The kiwi on the side is a Tardme watermark that gets stuck on pics hosted on their pages. I made a new one without the spade and have linked it into the BFTP group gallery and my own here and KB. (the one in my sig)

edit.. hers's another link to the new one but watermabked with the tardme kiwi
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/99/95217699_full.jpg

Lol... just figured out what you were on about with the "kiwi" if you look closely at the original pic you can see a spade in the middle (as in the playing card suit) with the letters 'MC' (for Motorcycle Club) inside the spade and a speedo needle to the side .. Lol... they ain't a kiwi LMFAO

You want me to have a crack at making a Kiwi in the middle??

[caseye]

Too late I cheated, copied and pasted to my album then directly to the site, looks great cheers mate.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Theft of stolen property!!!... You are my kind of scum.:apint:

[psyguy]

Darn!

I gotta learn to stop fiddling.



yeah, i'm like that, too. my brakes were fine until i decided to "do them up", then they started leaking all over and it took me three months to have them sorted :doh:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Too late I cheated, copied and pasted to my album then directly to the site, looks great cheers mate.

Check out this reversed one.. I reckon it looks cooler
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=picture&groupid=110&pictureid=25202

and a version with a kiwi instead of gauges and headlight (still got the handgrips and levers)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=picture&groupid=110&pictureid=25201

Mull it over and take your pick... or something else altogether

[flyingcrocodile46]

More options
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=25319

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=25320

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=25335

[flyingcrocodile46]

Thought I'd pop Caseye's post from the BFTP group over here for everybodys info

"Anyone for a blast next weekend? the 14th to the Hamilton Fieldays at Mystery creek?
Details as below .


Mystery Creek Field Days Hamilton Sunday the 14th June 2009.
Meet at the BP on the Southern Motorway at Papakura.
Outside The Autobahn cafe.
Arrive at 9.30am, for a 10am start.
Ride down to Hammy. pick up the boys and girls from down there, they can tell us where.
Then on to Mystery Creek and the Field Days.
Enjoy a day wandering about the many displays etc and either ride home as you need to leave or as a group depending on numbers.
Then I was thinking maybe the next date should be the PUHOI Farmers Market on teh 28th June!
Again any takers?
Sound off using the link below"................

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=516

[caseye]

And in case there's anyone out there who likes going to Puhoi we have another scheduled run to the Puhoi Farmers Market day on June the 28th.
Heres the link so fill yer boots.An old bike and an attitude , you or the bike is all you will need.
Heres the link.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2047&day=2009-6-28&

Generally if your bike is younger than 1990 it doesn't qualify for these runs, we don't habitually break the speed limit and we don't pass on double yellow lines , so if you ARE that way inclined, ride with another group is my suggestion.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Not to forget the link to the sign up thread for the Mystery creek ride on the 14th :niceone:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-6-14&c=10&e=2046

[caseye]

Not also to forget the next BFTP Riders ride is coming up fast as well. hers the link.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2047&day=2009-6-28& so come on you old bike riders, the bikes ya nongs! lets be having saome of yuou sign up for this one, should be a great day out.

[Murray]

Last day of field days today (Saturday). Let us know if your still coming down this way?? will try and get a group together, at this stage we are kooking at a ride next Sunday to the Okarorie pub (or something like that) thats just out of Te Rau

[caseye]

hey Murray, cheers for the heads up, I've just replied to you in both threads and in personal inbox, disregard the OKO thing then as you guys have it scheduled for next week, but yes a meet up somewhere sounds good.

[caseye]

Stuff it I'm heading out the door now. c u there Croc and anyone else mad enough to ride in this .

[caseye]

Well me an the flyingcrocodile46 went out to play when only mad men and Englishman would.Cheers for the Licorice Tea? yep I said "licorice" Max, a pleasant stop and as always funny as to see the look on someone who hasn't been to your Palacial garden shed, ay Croc.
Off to the Rangiriri for lunch but No, they had no eftpos so we trundled back up the motorway to the Muddy.Onewhero , Tuakau and then home.Rain all day but we hardly got wet.
Cheers mate oh and Voltaire nice to see you at the start line, but without yer bike or your gear it was a bit pointless. LOL.
The attached picture of our bikes is so that you can see we did actually venture out.
the other pic is somehting I thought you should all know about, any of you eaten at this place? see whats right next door? like yer combination meats then?

[flyingcrocodile46]

Thanks for the company Caseye. Nice to see the boys tinkering in the shed, but I think I'll pass on the Licorice tea next time.... in fact passing it, is the appropriate action for that particular brew.:bleh:

I think better weather should be ordered up for the next ride.

[caseye]

Well heres our next event! An important one too.
This is the Blast From The Past Riders 1st Anniversary run!
The link is here.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2061.

[wickle]

hi all, just a quick post about our ride from the weekend just gone,
fridayflash and myself are members of the hawkes bay classic club
and a ride was organised amongst regulars to head up to waikaremoana
lake, we headed north out of napier on the shittest, wettest, coldest
saturday morning imaginable, stopped for a re-group at the waikare pub
and then on to 'cafe 287' on the outskirts of wairoa for a spot of lunch
and a cuppa to thaw out the hands!
then after fueling up at wairoa proper we headed over to the local
british motorcycle clubhouse for a beer and a chat with the friendly
members.
then it was back out into the rain for a fairly spirited haul out to
tuai village where the road turned into an absolute mud and gravel
slurry! which was a lot of fun and kept us all on our toes and
gratefully not a single bike was dropped.
once out at the lake we all piled into our little self contained units
and switched on heaters, ovens and light bulbs in an effort to
warmup.
after a few coffees and a hot meal we headed over to the cook house
for a few beers and a catchup with the rest of team to share the tall
stories etc.
sunday morning dawned just as shite as the day before so we donned the
gear again and headed out through the slurry and over to
wairoa for lunch at oslers cafe and bakery
then the final ride back to napier at a lesiurely pace.
a great little ride and a great place to stay
we think well make it a regular winter fixture:crazy:

[psyguy]

sounds cool wickle! - in more ways than one :cold:

[wickle]

Similiar ride next weekend (4th) across Napier/Taihape Road to Taihape for a pie & pint then back again , then have to clean bike again

[caseye]

Hey Wickle, nice pics and good looking bikes too.Pity about the weather, but hey if it ain't playing ball who cares!
Take it easy on that next ride, we'll no doubt have some pics to add so don't forget to come have a look and of course if !? yer ever here in Dorkland definitely drop us all a line and try for a ride.

[fridayflash]

sure was a good little ride ay wickle..
by the way both wickle and myself are really keen to get up to auckland
and join in on the 1st anniversary run, hard to beleive its been a whole
year! i remember chatting to psyguy about the first ever ride and we were
intending to make it up for that hehe oh well time flys eh!
so for now its looking pretty promising, cant wait!

[psyguy]

that's a fine looking motorcycle wickle, even THAT dirty :eek5:

[psyguy]

yeah, fridayflash, we would've come down your way last summer definitely had i not got sick and had to put riding on hold

hope for a better luck this summer, lol ;)

[fridayflash]

hows the health now psy?

[psyguy]

good enough to want to scoot :scooter:
cheers

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hey Wickle and FF thanks for sharing your ride pics and experiences. Sounds like a great time :2thumbsup

It would be mega cool to see you make it up. Must make an effort to catch up with you on one of your rides... but only have summer riding gear so am forced to defer arctic excursions till the summer months:cold:

[psyguy]

... but only have summer riding gear so am forced to defer arctic excursions till the summer months:cold:

nicely put mr croc :cold: and i'm in the same boat...:mellow:

[fridayflash]

just got the ride map- thanks for that flyingcroc, looks bloody
awesome! i havent ridden roads up that way since the mid ninetys
so im really lookin forward to it.
be great to meet the team and as for riding down our way
maybe a ride in the central north island, ie taupo, lake, south
waikato regions in the summer weather could be an option?

[flyingcrocodile46]

just got the ride map- thanks for that flyingcroc, looks bloody
awesome! i havent ridden roads up that way since the mid ninetys
so im really lookin forward to it.
be great to meet the team and as for riding down our way
maybe a ride in the central north island, ie taupo, lake, south
waikato regions in the summer weather could be an option?



Sounds great. We will have to talk more on the 12th to flesh out the plan details:Punk:

[caseye]

Well it wasn't pretty but the Puhoi Farmers Market Ride happened despite the weather.
Never been so well soaked in full gear as today and as you guys know we've ridden in some shocking stuff.Thank God and me mum and dad for te spa pool.
Next ride is the BFTP's 1 st Anniversary Ride on the Sunday the 12th of July 2009. details as per this link to the calendar.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-7-12&e=2061&c=10.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Well it wasn't pretty but the Puhoi Farmers Market Ride happened despite the weather.
Never been so well soaked in full gear as today and as you guys know we've ridden in some shocking stuff.Thank God and me mum and dad for te spa pool.
Next ride is the BFTP's 1 st Anniversary Ride on the Sunday the 12th of July 2009. details as per this link to the calendar.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-7-12&e=2061&c=10.


The term Stalwart springs to mind... along with a few others:shutup:

Good on ya Caseye. :Punk: Ya know I woulda been there if I could eh mate :laugh:

[caseye]

I do mate, I do, missed my other regular companions , as well Snake and Voltaire.Skyrider don't feel bad mate, I saw Ducks under dri as a bones this morning, an they was laughing at me.

[Voltaire]

Would have been there but the Duke was in mourning following the game on Saturday....white boots with white shorts....Arrogh'e merda .....

[flyingcrocodile46]

I do mate, I do, missed my other regular companions , as well Snake and Voltaire.Skyrider don't feel bad mate, I saw Ducks under dri as a bones this morning, an they was laughing at me.

Just how bad does the weather have to be before you flag it Caseye??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=27146


Just Asking!

:yes:

[caseye]

Na if ya can see it you just ride round it! Ha bloody ha, No Croc that'd stop me for sure.

[cmoore]

hey Caseye, your a keen one alright!!....I dropped the XS650 a week ago and need to replace the brake lever.....again......and some other bits.....hope to have them fixed for the 12th!!......and hope the weather is fine.....not wanting to find any ducks in my trousers.....

[caseye]

Sorry to hear that mate.
hope you and the old girl ( bike of course) are both OK.
Hurry up and get it sorted, wouldn't be the same on a ride without ya.
Ducks? in trousers? Sounds a bit fishy! to me.

[cmoore]

yeah, been a while aye...i need another feed from the huntly greasy spoon...i didn't go down with the bike, i came home from a ride and left it on the grass...you know these old bikes...gotta let the oil stop dripping before i park it in the house!...and the damn thing fell over....even though it was on the centre stand.....

[caseye]

LOL hey mate shes an Old Yamaha.= Licence to leak anywhere!
So I hope this means you'll be front an centre next Sunday mate!
Wasn't a half bad feed aye?

[wickle]

Hope you can turn on a day like we had to ride to Taihape today, a small group ( 8 bikes) left Fernhill at about 9 am first proper stop at Kuripappanga, a club stalwart and one of the Bar Managers waiting for us with a Port and some freshly cooked trout, then onto Taihape for pie an pint. 1-30 leaving forr return trip primo ride back , a excellant day for riding with great company.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Very cool. Fingers crossed on the weather, though the long range forecast on Metvue looks promising. :rockon: Couple of nice looking Zukes there :yes:

[fridayflash]

yea sure was a good day out..a handy warmup for next weeks trip
up to aucks aye wickle?:scooter:
although i must confess were probably going to van ourselves and the bikes
up, itl be cheaper on fuel (diesel) and will eliminate any weather hinderances
etc

[caseye]

Wickle, Flash , looking forward to making your accquaintance.Vanning up makes perfect sense.
I've a garage your bikes and you(if needed ) can rest up in.
Weather up here today was arse! glad you all had a decent run today though.

[fridayflash]

hey caseye, thats good of you..not sure of our exact plan yet i think we
may get a bed for the night in riverhead after the ride as thatll be perfect
after a few suds and bit of a feed etc as for friday night i guess well play
that by ear depending on what time we get away from napes;)

[fridayflash]

just a few comments on the above photos..in the first two pics
on wickles post you be forgiven for thinking we were at a summer barbeque
hehe, but it was cooooold as:cold: brrrrrrrr!!!! under those trees i reckon
under 2 degrees , so it was a suprise when we arrived to see the club
barman standing by his car in the middle of nowhere waiting with a bottle
of port and a stack of little plastic cups yum! and on the ground cooking in a portable smoker was some freshly caught trout laced with brown sugar
and pepper... fantastic! a great day to be alive lol

[wickle]

Wickle, Flash , looking forward to making your accquaintance.Vanning up makes perfect sense.
I've a garage your bikes and you(if needed ) can rest up in.
Weather up here today was arse! glad you all had a decent run today though.
fridayflash you've got the wrong days again

[tate35]

Sure was a great day!!! Weather was MINT....like a summers day :sunny:, good company...could not have thought of a better way to spend a day:woohoo:

[caseye]

Hey there tate and welcome to the pages of the BFTP Riders Social group.Nothing like a great day for a ride aye.
We're expecting some favourable weather for next Sunday everyone, so theres to be no whimping out!
Wickle, FF you just hollar if you need anything, I've room enough to house riders and bikes if needed, I live in Manurewa.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Good news! Another Napier lad is coming up for the ride. He is a member of another bike forum that I joined and when prompted with the ride details has responded...

"Thanks for the invite to your anniversary ride. The fact that two other Napier GS riders are going has swayed my decision. If the weather is looking anything other than rat shit, I will be there.

I have met Mark (Wickle) a couple of weeks ago. He didn't say anything about the anniversary ride (Naughty Wickle) . He does actually own MANY GS and GSX bikes. (Ok all forgiven):woohoo:

My sign up to Kiwi Rider is long overdue. I'll take care of that this week. You can then list me as #14.

Cheers
Ian"

Dang! The way it's going we will have more Napierites than Jaffa's

[fridayflash]

you bloody legend flying croc! sounds like its shaping up to be a geat weekend..we know quite a few guys n gals down this way with bikes of
this era weve been trying to lure into coming up..but it is a bit tricky for
some to get away from work and other commitments etc but we
may be able to recruit them for any up coming summer rides...?

[wickle]

"Dang! The way it's going we will have more Napierites than Jaffa's "

Its a pity that two friends from Hastings are not coming One, has a GSX750 and the other a GS 850 also via Classic Club have a Z900. Will have to get organized an have a Hawkes Bay Division of B F T P.

[fridayflash]

not to mention neal on his early katana 1100, and that geezer at mega10
with the gs1100g etc etc

[tate35]

[QUOTE=caseye;1129293291]Hey there tate and welcome to the pages of the BFTP Riders Social group.Nothing like a great day for a ride aye.

Hey there Caseye, thanks for the warm welcome. I hope you have a good day for your ride this Sunday and take good care of our Hawkes Bay boys, Fridayflash and Wickle won't you now lol :scooter:

[psyguy]

that anniversary ride is starting to look really promissing, i'm considering joining in myself :innocent:


great PR, croc!

[flyingcrocodile46]

we know quite a few guys n gals down this way with bikes of this era we may be able to recruit them for any up coming summer rides...?


Will have to get organized an have a Hawkes Bay Division of B F T P.

:woohoo: Hell yeah! :woohoo: Way to go. These old bikes deserve to get out and strut their stuff. Great era to remember and celebrate.

This is shaping up to be a real memorable day, I am looking forward to it. Roll on the weekend :sunny: :scooter: :sunny:

[flyingcrocodile46]

that anniversary ride is starting to look really promissing, i'm considering joining in myself :innocent:


great PR, croc!

Stop kidding around, ya know we need you to lay the trail (of appropriate era nuts and bolts) for us to follow :yes:

[fridayflash]

hell yes!! a thundering great lineup of jap musclebikes!

[caseye]

psy-guy that trail had better be old Zukie bits mate cause I'm flush with Yammy parts, but by the sounds of it theres gunna be a lot of GS's coming. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the start line.
No worries there tate35 they'll be well looked after, thats a promise.
Croc you are truly a genius, conjuring up riders freom the Hawkes Bay is some sort of man Witchcraft, but eye lick it!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Croc you are truly a genius

My wife tells me the same thing but spells it with a 'p' :wacko:

[psyguy]

wickle, ff, if anyone else might be keen on comin up to akl for the ride i can offer a place to sleep for one person
i'm in west akl

[wickle]

Just got off phone to Ian(Dieseldick) about him coming thru, thanks to invite by Flycroc. Might be working late Friday to put on new chain/sproket on bike or will be doing it will FF drives on way up.

[caseye]

LOL now thats dedication.

[flyingcrocodile46]

I live in Browns Bay (next to our starting point in Albany). SWMBO say's we can host a few smelly bikers in the garage if they are keen :laugh:.

We have a gas heater and couple of mattresses that can be used and even have a couple of summer weight :cold: sleeping bags that can be used to supplement your own and I can get a padlock for my beer fridge so should all be sweet;)

[wickle]

I live in Browns Bay (next to our starting point in Albany). SWMBO say's we can host a few smelly bikers in the garage if they are keen :laugh:.

We have a gas heater and couple of mattresses that can be used and even have a couple of summer weight :cold: sleeping bags that can be used to supplement your own and I can get a padlock for my beer fridge so should all be sweet;)

thanks,Caseye invited us camp at his place, and if your fridge is stocked with Lion Red it would be very safe :eek5:

[caseye]

Croc! these are men of honour from the south! Drink yer beer ? neva, aye guys.

[flyingcrocodile46]

thanks,Caseye invited us camp at his place, and if your fridge is stocked with Lion Red it would be very safe :eek5:

:gob: Mate!... I wouldn't stock a pig trough with lion red.:eek5:


Croc! these are men of honour from the south! Drink yer beer ? neva, aye guys.

Yeah, right!... I don't drink Tui either

[wickle]

:gob: Mate!... I wouldn't stock a pig trough with lion red.:eek5:



Yeah, right!... I don't drink Tui either
My black lab would not touch any lion product, Tui yes and you could never leave a Rum/coke where she could get at it.

[fridayflash]

hehe... hey thanks to all who have offered digs, we are sorted now- staying
at caseyes, much appreciated mate!

[wickle]

whoa! whats up with the weather forecaste?? shitter ay, well have to
watch how it goes i guess....

[flyingcrocodile46]

It'll be ok... might get a shower for 10 or 15 :cool:

[psyguy]

lol, someone's an optimist ... severe weather warning issued on metservice for this weekend for the north of the north island

fridayflash, wickle, when did you think of leaving napier?

i guess we'll have a more accurate picture on the weather tomorrow (saturday) eve


i'm not saying we should cancell the ride - i just bought some waterproof winter gear i need to test out in the appropriate conditions :devil2:

[wickle]

Had planned to leave in morning, rain not the problem just wind one report said strong gusts might ring Mark to get up date in morning

[psyguy]

Had planned to leave in morning, rain not the problem just wind one report said strong gusts might ring Mark to get up date in morning

this is from metservice:
Heavy rain should spread south during Saturday morning and not ease until Sunday. Up to 150mm of rain is possible in northland, especially about the eastern hills from Whangarei northwards. For the Rodney District north of Warkworth, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and Kaimai Range up to 120mm is likely.

Gale force easterlies are forecast to develop at a similar time to the heavy
rain,turning southeast during Sunday. Damaging gusts of 120 to 140 km/h are
possible during Saturday and Sunday, especially about the higher ground of
Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula, as well as about the Hauraki Plains.

[fridayflash]

yeah....doesnt make good reading lol oh well as wickle said well ring
tmw morn and c how it is, we could hold off leaving napier untill sat arvo
if need be

[caseye]

I hadn't looked a forecast since Thursday, when it said Friday and saturday, shitty Sundy clearing, but that last report looks nasty.You got me number aye wickle? Try the home one first mate.

[flyingcrocodile46]

this is from metservice:
Heavy rain should spread south during Saturday morning and not ease until Sunday. Up to 150mm of rain is possible in northland, especially about the eastern hills from Whangarei northwards. For the Rodney District north of Warkworth, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and Kaimai Range up to 120mm is likely.

Gale force easterlies are forecast to develop at a similar time to the heavy
rain,turning southeast during Sunday. Damaging gusts of 120 to 140 km/h are
possible during Saturday and Sunday, especially about the higher ground of
Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula, as well as about the Hauraki Plains.

Damn! A postponement might be in order :(

[MotoKuzzi]

Looks as though it's moving slower and due to hit around midnight tonight but will hang around for longer on Sun. 120-130km winds forecast for this afternoon in advance of the front. :headbang:

[psyguy]

the forecast from this morning is pretty much the same... heavy storm hitting later saturday and clearing only from sunday afternoon.

i'm thinking to postpone the "big" ride for finer weather, hopefully one of the coming weekends.

if the weather does clear by sunday afternoon, perhaps whoever is available and keen could meet for a short ride on a short notice, like caseye suggested ? (i would be in for that one).

caseye, you care to update the callendar accordingly?


ps. shame about the peeps from napier, we keep missing meeting you guys in person :(

[flyingcrocodile46]

i'm thinking to postpone the "big" ride for finer weather, hopefully one of the coming weekends.

if the weather does clear by sunday afternoon, perhaps whoever is available and keen could meet for a short ride on a short notice, like caseye suggested ? (i would be in for that one).



Damn fine idea

[wickle]

yeah good judgement wethinks..pity tho, the bikes were weally weally looking
forward to it:msn-wink: just like a couple of dogs ready to go for a run.

[caseye]

Well so much for our weather forecasters! oh well at least we didn't go and all get soaked to the theeth and catch our death from swine flu.
OK I've re posted the BFTP 1st Anniversary Ride rescheduled for Sunday the 30th of August 2009, same location etc just a different date.
So get along to the calendar and sign on as coming along, would be great to have as many of our 39 strong membership turn out as possible.
Wickle, Friday Flash, guys sorry you didn't get to come up but do sincerely hope that there is enough time in it to swing a leave pass for next month. Same offer applies guys garge fro bikes and couches etc for tired bedraggled bodies to lie on, no worries.

[wickle]

I might be able to swing it for the 30th but dont know about others

[flyingcrocodile46]

yeah good judgement wethinks..pity tho, the bikes were weally weally looking
forward to it:msn-wink: just like a couple of dogs ready to go for a run.


Lol... You tell a good sad story :clap:

[cmoore]

Damn shame about the weather.....although we all know caseye would have gone anyway!!.... I shall have my parts by then and be back on the road so this is good for me...and as my wife keeps reminding me...it is all about me.......

[psyguy]

Damn shame about the weather.....although we all know caseye would have gone anyway!!....

you're right there, snake!
we've ridden through some nasty weather, ay caseye?

anyhow, the weather conditions this morning are still too miserable for my liking so i'll see you guys on some other ocassion, but sadly not today :(