BFTP - Blast From The Past Rides

[caseye]

tell me more about the shaftie, and promise me no one else gets a look in b 4 u sell if it's that one to go, please.please please, Back Off Crocman! he he he.

[psyguy]

tell me more about the shaftie, and promise me no one else gets a look in b 4 u sell if it's that one to go, please.please please, Back Off Crocman! he he he.

hey caseye you're not allowed to let go of your yammie you know, there's allready too many zooks among us :shutup:

but if you want to ADD the zook to the stable, that i could live with :Punk:

[flyingcrocodile46]

tell me more about the shaftie, and promise me no one else gets a look in b 4 u sell if it's that one to go, please.please please, Back Off Crocman! he he he.


I'd be happy to see you on a GS Caseye. :sunny: I want every bike to varying degrees. Though with reality being a constraint if it came down to just 2 more (keeping it real........ly hopeful) it would have to be a 73 Z1, and a 82 Katana 1100 and... and.... Alas I must await lotto or get really lucky and find a nice one tucked away nicely in a nice dry corner in some benevolent soul's garage<_<

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hey there Friday Flash and Dieseldick Don't be forgetting to sign in for teh ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2071&day=2009-8-30

[Dodgyiti]

See what youve done now wickle?
See how easily riled up they can get?
You did that on porpoise didn't you?
:nono:

Keep up the good work!
:laugh:

[caseye]

Oh it'd br ADD to the stable, don't worry bout that psy.
Wheres a porpoise?

[wickle]

See what youve done now wickle?
See how easily riled up they can get?
You did that on porpoise didn't you?
:nono:

Keep up the good work!
:laugh:
But I like it when I go FISHING and actually get bites!

[tate35]

Hey there Wickle, just called in to say.....great find there my friend well done!!! It'll go fast too cos it's red :chase: lol

[StatusQuo]

Well still waiting for gaskets and things ex Z1 enterprizes seem to be delayed and they havent given me shipping advice which is not like the usual service.
The carbs are semi stripped , and head still off of course so hopefully parts will arrive this week. I am also reinstailling my Dyna coils... so a bit to do yet.

[StatusQuo]

(Reply to to Croc)

[flyingcrocodile46]

Cutting it fine again eh! All I gotta do is new rear tyre, Oil and filter and maybe a brake bleed if I get carried away.

[Dodgyiti]

Best of luck to you Quo,
I'm in the same boat.
Well, there is meager hope to get my Mk1 ready in time <_<

The springs have landed from Italy, paperwork sighted but not in my hands yet...
It also has one air damper not sealing which needs looking at plus a WOF etc


The BMW is a possibility, will push to get it legal and a decent shakedown run

Then there is the old crusty trusty Mk2...

[wickle]

Has anyone dealt with this company, www.carbkitcapital.com ... prices seem quite good but others may have better

[psyguy]

don't have experience with that comp, but here's another two to consider:
http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/
http://www.wgcarbs.com/

[Dodgyiti]

Oh psy, that's a good site:

http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/

I should not look at that ever again. Mmm the flatslide Mikuni's are heaven.

[caseye]

Sto-p! drooling will ya Dodgyiti.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Imagine what he'd be like with a bank of 4 of them :laugh:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Has anyone dealt with this company, www.carbkitcapital.com ... prices seem quite good but others may have better


Just checked and see that Z1 are about 15 - 20% cheaper on parts and shipping
http://www.z1enterprises.com/site-guide.aspx

Psy and I have used them pretty regularly and find them helpful and fast at dispatching the goods (sometimes they have to wait on their suppliers if they have to order parts in)

[wickle]

Just checked and see that Z1 are about 15 - 20% cheaper on parts and shipping
http://www.z1enterprises.com/site-guide.aspx

Psy and I have used them pretty regularly and find them helpful and fast at dispatching the goods (sometimes they have to wait on their suppliers if they have to order parts in)
thk u, will do some ordering after work.

[psyguy]

thk u, will do some ordering after work.

make sure to keep us informed of your purchase, so we can vicariously enjoy it, too :jerry:

[flyingcrocodile46]

thk u, will do some ordering after work.

Shit, Just found someone cheaper

http://cycleorings.com/

[Dieseldick]

Shit, Just found someone cheaper

http://cycleorings.com/

A good supplier who just happens to be a GSR member. Prompt delivery at a great price. You do need to be able to positively identify the o rings you need though.

I was only winding Psguy up about his switch. I won't be laying a finger on Bruno!! <_<

[psyguy]

A good supplier who just happens to be a GSR member. Prompt delivery at a great price. You do need to be able to positively identify the o rings you need though.

<

i wasnt aware of what you're after, but if it is the rubber rings for carbs then abosolutely go with cycleorings - as said, a gsr member, both croc and i have used his stuff and while the sizes are not IDENTICAL to oem they work absolutely fine, and much much cheaper

[wickle]

make sure to keep us informed of your purchase, so we can vicariously enjoy it, too :jerry:
Blew the budjet last nite, arrived home from work today (6 hours turned into 10 )to a email to say goods have been dispatched so will interesting to see how long order takes ,Hey by this time next week should have actually met some of you personally, will have too start counting the number of sleeps left.

[wickle]

Shit, Just found someone cheaper

http://cycleorings.com/
dont do that to me!

[flyingcrocodile46]

dont do that to me!

Sorry mate. Not that big a deal if you got what you wanted. mighta been U$10 in it :(

[pete376403]

well if you take of the price of new battery, fairly new tyres orginal exhaust and pipes in pretty good conidition not far off! have removed fairing need replacement handle bars ( dont like mini ape hanger type)
Those bars look to be about the right shape to fit behind a GS1100GK fairing - want to sell them?

Need a GS1000 motor (chain drive)? Has been bored to 1100, the pistons are hi comp MTCs, some have minor seizure scuffs and would need new rings. Honda Civic Shuttle 1500 rings will fit with minor oil groove widening. Also an assortment of 1000L bits (the donor crashed into then back of a car, so no frame, forks, tank, instruments or exhaust)

[wickle]

Those bars look to be about the right shape to fit behind a GS1100GK fairing - want to sell them?

In one word. yes ! sorry dont need motor at this time other 1000's is a shaft drive need a left hand side cover for that. some twat has bored holes in other two that came with the bike,

[cmoore]

ordering from the states...i have had two orders from over there of bike parts...and the uspost email service is very good.....i generally got told it was leaving the USA just as i was unwrapping the parcel....:)

[wickle]

just got the parts i ordered Friday nite, it was even opened by Maf Biosecurity

[flyingcrocodile46]

Man! that is seriously fast... from the states. I guess it doesn't cost much more for superfast delivery if it's only a small parcel. I usually opt for the half price 10 day option cause I am cheeep

[pete376403]

Need a GS1000 motor (chain drive)? Has been bored to 1100, the pistons are hi comp MTCs, some have minor seizure scuffs and would need new rings. Honda Civic Shuttle 1500 rings will fit with minor oil groove widening. Also an assortment of 1000L bits (the donor crashed into then back of a car, so no frame, forks, tank, instruments or exhaust)

All the 1000L bits have gone to a new (better) home. With luck another classic GS will rise to fight another day.

[flyingcrocodile46]

If you are in the market for new pipes and want the biggest, then you beter take a look at these

http://bikerpunks.com/mediaviewer/2074/biggest-pipes-you-ever-seen.html

[Dodgyiti]

If you are in the market for new pipes and want the biggest, then you beter take a look at these

http://bikerpunks.com/mediaviewer/2074/biggest-pipes-you-ever-seen.html

Even funnier than the pipes is him trying to do a burnout but with so much weight over the back wheel.... total failure:lol:

[psyguy]

If you are in the market for new pipes and want the biggest, then you beter take a look at these

http://bikerpunks.com/mediaviewer/2074/biggest-pipes-you-ever-seen.html


but WHY???

[wickle]

Got asked at work today by a customer if I would be interested in a bike, as the budjet is gone and I donot have room at present. So if any one is interested , one gsx750 frame with a 1100 motor is up for sale,approx 1980 ish, interested email me I havethe guys phone number , might even be able to get a photo?

[psyguy]

Got asked at work today by a customer if I would be interested in a bike, as the budjet is gone and I donot have room at present. So if any one is interested , one gsx750 frame with a 1100 motor is up for sale,approx 1980 ish, interested email me I havethe guys phone number , might even be able to get a photo?

i think you might hear from flyin'croc :buggerd:

[wickle]

Got asked at work today by a customer if I would be interested in a bike, as the budjet is gone and I donot have room at present. So if any one is interested , one gsx750 frame with a 1100 motor is up for sale,approx 1980 ish, interested email me I havethe guys phone number , might even be able to get a photo?
I could be interested in keeping frame etc if anyone whated the motor only

[psyguy]

I could be interested in keeping frame etc if anyone whated the motor only

if the swingarm would fit into a G frame (i have a spare rolling frame) i might want to take the engine / swingarm / rear wheel.
depends on the $$$ as well

[Dodgyiti]

if the swingarm would fit into a G frame (i have a spare rolling frame) i might want to take the engine / swingarm / rear wheel.
depends on the $$$ as well

:headbang:Drag Bike! :headbang: Drag Bike! :headbang:

[psyguy]

:headbang:Drag Bike! :headbang: Drag Bike! :headbang:

i was thinking more down the lines of a post classic racer. or a bobber.
but i appreciate the enthusiasm! :headbang:

[flyingcrocodile46]

All the 1000L bits have gone to a new (better) home. With luck another classic GS will rise to fight another day.

Pete, you pm'd & asked about the GK fairing. I sent you a pm confirming that you can have it for the $1 I paid but haven't heard back. Do you still want it??

[StatusQuo]

Well the vance and hines system arrived but not the head gasket i ordered so unable to get the GS rolling yet. Might come along on the Triumph though.

[caseye]

Tai you bring the Trumpy mate, come ride with the boys we know ya wanted to brign the old girl.
Well it's raining hard out here in the deep south report in guys!

[flyingcrocodile46]

It's dry here at the moment, but forecast not so pretty:sick:

[Voltaire]

What a great well organised ride out today, great company, good food , good roads.....bit wet at the finish but the beer at Rivehead went down
well!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[caseye]

The organisational brains and effecting of the programme are psy-guy and Flying Crocagator, cheers guys for a great ride, a fantastic destination with RESERVED Seating no Less! another thanks to Colin for that thoughtful idea.
While the weather didn't co operate at the last , it did hold for most of the day.
had a blast.
Great to have our Napier Division representatives with us (Wickle and Diesel Dick)and to have ANOTHER XV , I'm so happy!@#$% Nice one cmoore, she's a little ripper and we didn't mind helping out with the occassional jump either. twas a pleasure.
To our Hammy Diviosin, we missed ya's , pity you couldn't make it but hey the STICKETS went down like Hot Cakes.
All in all a great First Anniversary Ride for the BFTP.Next years will be bigger I'm sure.

[cmoore]

was great to meet and put a face to the (nick)name..and thanks for the jump start...i made it home 10min beofre it started bucketing down....so couldn't have been better...well...only made better by the cancellation of the trip to the MIL..........

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2452&pictureid=30381

[cmoore]

by the way...what happened to the other beemer? you know...the chrome one?

[Max Headroom]

by the way...what happened to the other beemer? you know...the chrome one?

Thankfully, he appeared to be looking for another bunch headed for Fungaray. That boy is a first class fruitloop.

[Max Headroom]

Neat day out, guys. Nice to meet the new couple on the Guzzi too, and the guys from down the line.

The weather made things a little challenging, but it couldn't spoil a good ride!

[cmoore]

so next ride must be my south side ride...:sunny:

[flyingcrocodile46]

so next ride must be my south side ride...:sunny:

Bring it on cmoore :Punk:

Hey guys! What a great time. Great to meet Dieseldick, Wickle, cmoore, Locko and Dodgys mates (didn't get their names :shutup:).

Have been going through about forty videos trying to sort some out that feature each rider. Unfortunately the batteries ran out quarter of the way back and it looks like I need to brace the camera bracket as the wobbling makes viewing hard work and to further exasperate the problem I had it set on 4 times zoom for about half of the clips. While the zoom is better to see the riders in front it makes the wobbling reaaaal bad.

Will look at uploading some videos and will post links soon here are some links to some stills (for some reason I can't post pics to this thread???)

Thanks everyone for coming. Especially Dieseldick and Wickle for coming from so far. It was great to catch up. Hopefully we will do a trip down to see you before too long.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=30398

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=30397

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=30399

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=30400

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=30411

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hey Caseye

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[caseye]

Hey thats not the one where I waved at you! Great work that man nice photography.
Cheers for the pics mate as always they're brilliant.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hey thats not the one where I waved at you! Great work that man nice photography.
Cheers for the pics mate as always they're brilliant.


I'll try and post that one up as well. But some of them are a minute or two long (big files) and take over half an hour to upload to photobucket.

Still waiting for Wickle's one to upload so I can start the next one

[flyingcrocodile46]

Oops, sorry Wickle.. ain't you. and started the next upload so you will be number 4

Hey cmoore!.. looking good


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[psyguy]

hey croc, these videos are fantastic! :Punk:

was nice to see all you guys in big numbers today and nice meeting new faces.
thanks croc for organising the cafe at mangawhai heads. i know your squid was all that great :sick: but that place is a good destination for our rides i recon.

few peeps suggested to have less stops and more ride so we'll aim for that next time.



oh, nearly forgot... zooks rule ! :devil2:


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[jmk]

oh, nearly forgot... zooks rule ! :devil2:


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ZOOKS ARE THE NUMBER 1 BIKE TO HAVE :first::first::first:

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=psyguy;





oh, nearly forgot... zooks rule ! :devil2:


.[/QUOTE]

Gadzooks:shutup:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Dunno about that jmk.. check out Dodgyiti's mate (two up) on a Guzzi MkII Le Mans... Guzzzzzzi.. Goooooone

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[flyingcrocodile46]

And here's Wickle

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[flyingcrocodile46]

Psyguy in cruise mode

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and Locko

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[flyingcrocodile46]

Status Quo on a really strange looking period machine :blink:

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[flyingcrocodile46]

and Dieseldick

Sorry mate. I only had you on 2 x zoom so it's pretty shakey

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Note period Ducati being overtaken at the start
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[flyingcrocodile46]

Voltaire..... and no matter how hard I looked I couldn't see him pedaling

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and Maxheadroom

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[psyguy]

cool videos, croc! especially the ones with overtaking and those on twisty roads :Punk:



thinking of our napier friends, i was relieved to see the weather settled a bit this morning compared to the downpour last night.
hope wickle and DD have a good trip back home, if "a bit windy" :shutup:

let us know how it went, guys. it was very cool to have you ride with us!

and thanks caseye for kindly being the host :yes:

[Dieseldick]

cool videos, croc! especially the ones with overtaking and those on twisty roads :Punk:



thinking of our napier friends, i was relieved to see the weather settled a bit this morning compared to the downpour last night.
hope wickle and DD have a good trip back home, if "a bit windy" :shutup:

let us know how it went, guys. it was very cool to have you ride with us!

and thanks caseye for kindly being the host :yes:

Psyguy and Flyingcroc, thanks for the great hospitality and a well organised ride. Excellent pics and vidoes Croc. Caseye, thanks for putting up Wickle and keeping me on track around the bid smoke.
We made it back to Napier, a little sodden. Started raining at Putaruru and continued until Tarawera. I was glad that I had the naked ride as the wind was pretty savage between Tokorua and Taupo. Looking forward to seeing you at our BFTP summer ride.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Psyguy and Flyingcroc, thanks for the great hospitality and a well organised ride. Excellent pics and vidoes Croc. Caseye, thanks for putting up Wickle and keeping me on track around the bid smoke.
We made it back to Napier, a little sodden. Started raining at Putaruru and continued until Tarawera. I was glad that I had the naked ride as the wind was pretty savage between Tokorua and Taupo. Looking forward to seeing you at our BFTP summer ride.

Pleased to hear you made it back ok. It was howling up here and I wasn't envious :shit:

Don't forget to pm me your snail mail addy so I can send you some extra stickets for local distribution. :soon:

[wickle]

Psyguy and Flyingcroc, thanks for the great hospitality and a well organised ride. Excellent pics and vidoes Croc. Caseye, thanks for putting up Wickle and keeping me on track around the bid smoke.
We made it back to Napier, a little sodden. Started raining at Putaruru and continued until Tarawera. I was glad that I had the naked ride as the wind was pretty savage between Tokorua and Taupo. Looking forward to seeing you at our BFTP summer ride.
Dieseldick is a bit light on the sodden part just out of Putaruru I could see the beam of my light in the rain and when a truck went past going the other way I lost sight of him because of the spray even thou he would have only been 40 metres in front of me. OHH by the way we got seperated going into Taupo and lost each other for hal an hour,, see I"M honest,, about most things.

[wickle]

It was great to met you all in person but I will most probably forget names but remember faces, thanks Caseye accomadation much appriecated, thought about your idea about a ride of two groups meeting for lunch inbetween more i think about it the more it appeals.

[caseye]

Was bloody amazing ride and great to have you guys up with us, no worries on the bed and being scout, anytime guys.
The in between ride should wqork really wheely well.

[flyingcrocodile46]

approx 3 and a half minutes of footage which starts off catching up to the group. Approx 6 bikes in front going through some nice curves.

Enjoy



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[psyguy]

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:jerry: :jerry: :jerry:



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[caseye]

Fantastic work there Croc, I notided the sound track as per request of another BFTP member.Those two Guzzi'es were damn cool to watch, cornering perfect and in sync, we want em in the group Dodgyiti!

[flyingcrocodile46]

I see you baby, shaking that ass

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[Dodgyiti]

Fantastic work there Croc, I notided the sound track as per request of another BFTP member.Those two Guzzi'es were damn cool to watch, cornering perfect and in sync, we want em in the group Dodgyiti!

:done:
:sunny:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Fantastic work there Croc, I notided the sound track as per request of another BFTP member.Those two Guzzi'es were damn cool to watch, cornering perfect and in sync, we want em in the group Dodgyiti!


Cheers crosseye..... but there was only one Guzzi :p

[psyguy]

Cheers crosseye..... but there was only one Guzzi :p

i think i got used to caseye`s written expression :rolleyes: and i read that as "two people on a guzzi" but i may be wrong

[caseye]

Ewe could be wrong, that is, but I reckon yer knot, cheers for that psy-guy,Croc you menace you, I know you know what I mean't LOL.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Ewe could be wrong, that is, but I reckon yer knot, cheers for that psy-guy,Croc you menace you, I know you know what I mean't LOL.

Of course crosseye. I knew what you meant. But I like the way 'crosseye' rolls off the tongue :devil2:

[caseye]

A bit like Croc-a gator I guess. No worries mate, lookin forward to our next ride.
I yam.

[wickle]

glad it was last week we came north, can see snow on the hills from work, would have been fun riding thru. ice @ snow on the road to Taupo,

[flyingcrocodile46]

glad it was last week we came north, can see snow on the hills from work, would have been fun riding thru. ice @ snow on the road to Taupo,


:cold: doesn't sound good. Real nice up here the last few days, but as cold as the last couple of days have been, they have been dry, snow and ice free. Don't have to contend with snow and ice up here. :sunny:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Ok! Last one. I promise :dodge:

Decent sound track on this one (at least till Youtube censor it)

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[Dieseldick]

BFTP hits YouTube! :2thumbsup Well done Croc. Excellent choice of music withn a real catchy beat.
At this rate, you'll be in big demand filming the provincial BFTP rides too.:banana:

[Dodgyiti]

Ont behalf of the BFTP European Axis, we commend zis video.

[wickle]

BFTP hits YouTube! :2thumbsup Well done Croc. Excellent choice of music withn a real catchy beat.
At this rate, you'll be in big demand filming the provincial BFTP rides too.:banana:
hey! I've taken some video but just got to figure out how to edit and load,(see my avatar)

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hi Wickle. Most video cameras etc record video as .Mov or .FL files and they cant be opened by windows software without first converting them. Very few software applications can edit Mov or .FL files. Unless you have video editing software that came with your camera you will be reliant on whats available on your PC or the net (The free stuff that I could find won't edit these files without being converted to another file type first.

I downloaded a converter called 'Digital Media converter' to convert the files to either WMV (to play on desk top pc's) or AVI (type 2). I then used Windows movie maker (which came with vista).

Have a look and if/when you get stuck pm me.

[Seedy Gonzales]

Hi Guys, Mandy and I really enjoyed meeting up with you all and joining in with the August 30th, 1 year anniversary ride. Great piece of vidio footage Croc :2thumbsup Guzzzzzi....Goooone will be back.

[caseye]

hey Seedy and Mandy, nice to have you both along with us last week.B good to have you on future rides too, nice to see you have joined up.

[Dodgyiti]

Wickle,
If you still have problems editing, put your movie on a disc and mail it to our resident :sherlock:
Of course, you will have to make him your bitch first. For lasting results I suggest the prison method :buggerd:

Hey welcome Seedy.
Our 3rd Guzzi Rider, thats enough for a conspiracy circle!
:grouphug:

Zookies:psst: European Axis:psst: death to the infidels:psst:

[wickle]

I'm shore I could go an fill a 40' container very easly if i could win Big Wednesday,,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Suzuki-GS1000-parts-bike_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem2ea7ae023eQQitemZ200381694526QQptZMotorcyc lesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[flyingcrocodile46]

I'm shore I could go an fill a 40' container very easly if i could win Big Wednesday,,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Suzuki-GS1000-parts-bike_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem2ea7ae023eQQitemZ200381694526QQptZMotorcyc lesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


Lol.. At $10 a bike you would only need the lotto win to pay the freight

[flyingcrocodile46]

Wickle,
If you still have problems editing, put your movie on a disc and mail it to our resident :sherlock:
Of course, you will have to make him your bitch first. For lasting results I suggest the prison method :buggerd:

Hey welcome Seedy.
Our 3rd Guzzi Rider, thats enough for a conspiracy circle!
:grouphug:

Zookies:psst: European Axis:psst: death to the infidels:psst:


Hey Dodgy! do any of the boats that come with the Guzzis actually float? Cause I'd be a lot happier with a Guzzi if I could get a bit of fishing in, while waiting for parts and transporters etc

[Dodgyiti]

Guzzi's fly,
Guzzi's float,
Guzzi's get hit by a boat.
:thud:
Stay with your Suzuki lad. You don't know how good you've got it.
You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has roads. And those roads have to be riden by men with Guzzis. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Crocberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Suzuki and you curse the Italians. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that Suzukis, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, ruins lives...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall.
We use words like honor, code, unreliability...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You use 'em as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Guzzi's fly,
Guzzi's float,
Guzzi's get hit by a boat.
:thud:
Stay with your Suzuki lad. You don't know how good you've got it.
You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has roads. And those roads have to be riden by men with Guzzis mounted on the back of utes. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Crocberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Suzuki and you giggle uncontrollably at the Italians. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: <girls should always wipe front to back?> that Suzukis, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, ruins lives...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall.
We use words like Tow truck , Broken, unreliability...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You use 'em as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who smirks and giggles inanely at the entertainment I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to!

Would that be a vice, hacksaw or lump hammer that you want taken to your post?

btw.. did you end up getting any payout from anyone for that incident?

[Dodgyiti]

I got all the parts I needed to rebuild my bike. Sure I did the work myself, but that's better for me.
The only thing I never got replaced was my helmet which was just over a grand. So all good in the end, sold the bike when it was done and it went to a good home.


flyingcrocodile46
Would that be a vice, hacksaw or lump hammer that you want taken to your post?

Jack rocks,
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[flyingcrocodile46]

Steven Hawking is a big fan of both JN and Guzzis. He even gives his old Guzzi an honorable mention toward the end of his opening muse

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[flyingcrocodile46]

45 minutes to go for a $93 sand blasting cabinet with built in gloves hoses etc. Can't believe how cheap it is. Someone else buy it (Dodgy) Even at less that $200 I can't justify it after my recent indiscretions

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=240013166


.<edit> just closed at $470

[cmoore]

Dogyviti........that was a classic rant.........!!!!!:first:

[Dodgyiti]

45 minutes to go for a $93 sand blasting cabinet with built in gloves hoses etc. Can't believe how cheap it is. Someone else buy it (Dodgy) Even at less that $200 I can't justify it after my recent indiscretions

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=240013166


.<edit> just closed at $470

Yeah, hardly ever see one go for under $250.
I have a sandblaster, but no cabinet. I do my blasting au natural

(hiding behind a bit of plywood because the 'bounce back' bloody hurts!)

[one fast tl1ooo]

Hi when are you guys coming down to hawkes bay for a ride
and a few :apint:

[Dodgyiti]

How about we meet up in Taupo, do a lap of the lake and have lunch there?

All possible in a day trip, we will have to get psy out of bed a little early though.:oi-grr:

5.30am meet at Shell Westgate


Ohhh the horror!

(too big a trip for me at the moment though, still a bit gammy)

[one fast tl1ooo]

Yip that sounds like a plan, have done that ride before, It is a good day trip ,and can't wait to do it again, must pull the katana out of the shed and get her going, as i have been riding the tl a fair bit latey,

[flyingcrocodile46]

How long do you reckon your back needs Dodgy? I'd be keen to do the ride in a month or two.

[cmoore]

a day to go to taupo....around the lake....and home?....is that meant to be a relaxing ride or what?

[one fast tl1ooo]

This will be a nice ride, the road around the lake is good for any pace,
went around on the tl1ooo not long ago, that was a fast trip would like to my time on the kat, a few stops along the way,

[Dodgyiti]

Going around the lake is absolutely beautiful. Although it can be raining and horrid on one side and sunny and hot on the other like it was when I did it last Sept. Plus there are some standout places to eat in Taupo, one even has motorcycle parking right out side and serves vegetalien dishes as well.

croc, I can't predict the bloody back, I am pushing it every day to keep momentum on my renovations but I would give it a 80% chance of doing the run by then. I will have to take a comfy bike, the Mk1 would put me in hospitol trying to do that in a day. If I'm still gammy I can ride down the day before and stay with friends in Traumaniu, and meet you guys on the way down if you go 8 mile junction to Taumaranui

Let's build on doing this, it will be a challenge and maybe even fun.

[one fast tl1ooo]

:niceone:Bring it on, i can't wait, yes the food in taupo is good, rode to taupo last week for lunch,

[flyingcrocodile46]

Going around the lake is absolutely beautiful. Although it can be raining and horrid on one side and sunny and hot on the other like it was when I did it last Sept. Plus there are some standout places to eat in Taupo, one even has motorcycle parking right out side and serves vegetalien dishes as well.

croc, I can't predict the bloody back, I am pushing it every day to keep momentum on my renovations but I would give it a 80% chance of doing the run by then. I will have to take a comfy bike, the Mk1 would put me in hospitol trying to do that in a day. If I'm still gammy I can ride down the day before and stay with friends in Traumaniu, and meet you guys on the way down if you go 8 mile junction to Taumaranui

Let's build on doing this, it will be a challenge and maybe even fun.

Maybe we could combine it with the 'take a chick riding day' and we could all stay overnight and leave them at the shops while we do the circuit... could visit the track as well??

[Dodgyiti]

Maybe we could combine it with the 'take a chick riding day' and we could all stay overnight and leave them at the shops while we do the circuit... could visit the track as well??

It's 3 1/2 hrs from Aucks to Taumaranui if you take the alt route south and come out at Otarahanga then 8 Mile Junction and SH4 (wicked road to ride, has it all) so your talking a fair distance. But def Taupo has some good shops (or widebait), we may even lose Voli there due to the antique shops.
I could ask Diane if she wants to come but I was hoping she would babysit my mutts save the expense of the kennels, plus if she comes that will be her 2 plus my 2 dogs to board... it's mayham

[flyingcrocodile46]

widebait

:killingme:rofl:

[wickle]

Around the Lake sounds good should have 1000 on rode by then(but when is then), have carbs off and the tank away being painted at present, if you give me time, will get nothing done this weekend Classic Club Annual Rally ,Friday SaturdaySunday

[flyingcrocodile46]

Around the Lake sounds good should have 1000 on rode by then(but when is then), have carbs off and the tank away being painted at present, if you give me time, will get nothing done this weekend Classic Club Annual Rally ,Friday SaturdaySunday

No panic Wickle, I don't see it happening for at least a month. Hey where is the Rally?

[wickle]

Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club 31st Annual Rally , held Moore Rd Tuki Tuki Valley.Hawkes Bay ....

will also be going to Manawatu Classic Motorcycle Club 30th Anniversary Rally , Pohangina Valley , Friday 27th Nov -Sunday 29th November

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club 31st Annual Rally , held Moore Rd Tuki Tuki Valley.Hawkes Bay ....

will also be going to Manawatu Classic Motorcycle Club 30th Anniversary Rally , Pohangina Valley , Friday 27th Nov -Sunday 29th November

Now that would be worth a ride and it's at a time when it aint fricking freezing and wet (hopefully)

[wickle]

Would ant of the group be attending this :

When: Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
Where: Trees Tavern, Main Road, TOKOROA
District (Region): South Waikato (WAIKATO/WAITOMO)
Directions: State Highway 1 into Tokoroa. Trees Tavern, turn into Balmoral Drive From State Highway 1
Classes: - All bikes welcome
Terrain: All Sealed Roads. Tokoroa to Te Kuiti to Taumaranui to Trading Post to Tokoroa MX clubrooms
Organiser: Random Riders

Contact: Thomas 0273321292
Shawm 021974322
Wally 078867821

Other Details:
Black Jack Hand $30/Poker Hand
Hangi Meal $10 $10 gate fee at venue for anyone without poker hand
Cash prize and spot prizes Best Jappa, Harley etc
Secure site and free camping, some covered accomodation.
Motels. book direct. Amisfield Motel 078867772. Clifton Court Motel 078864579. Mayfair Court Motel 078867399. Redwood Lodge Motel 078868208[/QUOTE]

[psyguy]

must pull the katana out of the shed and get her going


serves vegetalien dishes as well.



ok, i see where this is going... :buggerd: i won't be able to say no even if i wanted.

but 10hrs in the saddle in a day even on a comfy gs seat is too much for me. i know... :baby: but i'm just not THAT much of a die-hard, not yet anyway :p

over two days? definitely!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Would ant of the group be attending this :

When: Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
Where: Trees Tavern, Main Road, TOKOROA
District (Region): South Waikato (WAIKATO/WAITOMO)
Directions: State Highway 1 into Tokoroa. Trees Tavern, turn into Balmoral Drive From State Highway 1
Classes: - All bikes welcome
Terrain: All Sealed Roads. Tokoroa to Te Kuiti to Taumaranui to Trading Post to Tokoroa MX clubrooms
Organiser: Random Riders

Contact: Thomas 0273321292
Shawm 021974322
Wally 078867821

Other Details:
Black Jack Hand $30/Poker Hand
Hangi Meal $10 $10 gate fee at venue for anyone without poker hand
Cash prize and spot prizes Best Jappa, Harley etc
Secure site and free camping, some covered accomodation.
Motels. book direct. Amisfield Motel 078867772. Clifton Court Motel 078864579. Mayfair Court Motel 078867399. Redwood Lodge Motel 078868208[/QUOTE]


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31082

Velly interesting. Might even be warmish by then. Pressures on now a concrete proposal has been tabled... Ummm? :lol:

[one fast tl1ooo]

ok, i see where this is going... :buggerd: i won't be able to say no even if i wanted.

but 10hrs in the saddle in a day even on a comfy gs seat is too much for me. i know... :baby: but i'm just not THAT much of a die-hard, not yet anyway :p

over two days? definitely!

katana out of shed and going and clean,

:( harden up and ride :weep::girlfight::rofl::whistle:

[psyguy]

:( harden up and ride :weep::girlfight::rofl::whistle:

it's been made public before but for those who might have missed it, i'm from the mediterranean, i can sip short black over an hour, easily :lol:

i CAN get up early but then need to take a hot drink with me to sip whenever we stop. and then i always get told off for doing the "bloody european thing" :oi-grr: as they call it.

just ask any of the guys...

[caseye]

LOL he's right one fast , we can vouch for his European habits, but he;s our Euro an we love him dearly, psy-guy will do this ride I'll put money on it, sounds good chap[s, only wish I could attend but I can't .
Will be in sunny climes overseas watching me favourite sport, raising a can or two as the mighty V8's go roaring past us , top o de hill Mt Panorama.
Enjoy, I know I will be.

[wickle]

for those ? about ride on 10th oct, I found this on silver bullet, was run last by "Random Riders" http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=7027, these are the sort of rides I like ( Im not a Cafe Hopper nor a speed freak) a decent distance.

[wickle]

katana out of shed and going and clean,

:( harden up and ride :weep::girlfight::rofl::whistle:
so u are coming out to join the Classic Club ride on Saturday

[wickle]

just found this link:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107738

[one fast tl1ooo]

for those ? about ride on 10th oct, I found this on silver bullet, was run last by "Random Riders" http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=7027, these are the sort of rides I like ( Im not a Cafe Hopper nor a speed freak) a decent distance.

Not riding then as it is Bathurst weekend.... yah, for motorsport :yes:

[Dodgyiti]

psy,
Short black and sipper bottle. Sorted.
Except don't buy one of these, the price, please be seated, is 74.50 Euros!!!
I could make one from a $5 sipper bottle, a coathanger and some fishtank hose.

[psyguy]

lol.
i was thinking of making adapters so i could use the cup holder and heated mug like those made for cars that you plug into the cigarete lighter socket ...

[Dodgyiti]

lol.
i was thinking of making adapters so i could use the cup holder and heated mug like those made for cars that you plug into the cigarete lighter socket ...

I think Honda has already got that covered for you, time for a Goldwing old fella.

[jmk]

LOL he's right one fast , we can vouch for his European habits, but he;s our Euro an we love him dearly, psy-guy will do this ride I'll put money on it, sounds good chap[s, only wish I could attend but I can't .
Will be in sunny climes overseas watching me favourite sport, raising a can or two as the mighty V8's go roaring past us , top o de hill Mt Panorama.
Enjoy, I know I will be.

I am very jealous :crybaby: I so would love to be there too!!!

Signed Mrs JMK

[Diggers]

And now for my 5 cents worth! I reckon the Taupo trip would be great. I'm a nana rider and still think it's easily possible for a day trip. Early start would be the way to go, nothing like riding in the pre dawn cool as the sun is rising...(cue: wistful romantic music). Plus with some good coffee in the system somewhere Psy, it'll be just the berries (come in fine spring weather).

[flyingcrocodile46]

I don't mind either way. An overnighter would make for a little more relaxation time at Taupo which would be nice. Has anyone got a tow bar and trailer rigged up? We could take the tent down and save a few pennies

[psyguy]

I'm a nana rider and still think it's easily possible for a day trip.

behind that big fairing i spy on your avatar pic, heh?


We could take the tent down and save a few pennies

this sounds good to me, but the driver would have to miss out on the ride, unless there's someone with a big sidecar or a trike??

[flyingcrocodile46]

behind that big fairing i spy on your avatar pic, heh?



this sounds good to me, but the driver would have to miss out on the ride, unless there's someone with a big sidecar or a trike??

That was what I was meaning... A bike trailer :lol:

[Dodgyiti]

I don't mind either way. An overnighter would make for a little more relaxation time at Taupo which would be nice. Has anyone got a tow bar and trailer rigged up? We could take the tent down and save a few pennies

I like that train of thought, and since I'm gammy, I could bring the BFTP recovery ute with camp croc on the back with a bike squeezed on there as well, totally over towing a trailer.

[psyguy]

I like that train of thought, and since I'm gammy, I could bring the BFTP recovery ute with camp croc on the back with a bike squeezed on there as well, totally over towing a trailer.

:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[one fast tl1ooo]

so u are coming out to join the Classic Club ride on Saturday

this saturday at 1 at bp

[one fast tl1ooo]

Hello, is there anyone here, HELLO where have you all gone, nope not here,,,
nope not over here to , hello, come out come where ever you are,

[one fast tl1ooo]

Or have you started a new page, And not told me :laugh:

[psyguy]

actually, we have... :shit:

we hang out at the BFTP social club mostly, these days:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

maybe you want to create a thread for peeps from your geographical area, if that might be a good idea? dunno, just a suggestion

[Dodgyiti]

This thread still going?
Hi TL :wavey:

[one fast tl1ooo]

This thread still going?
Hi TL :wavey:

Hi back to you, :laugh::wavey:

[caseye]

Hello there there Tl, dont worry about these guys they're all weirdo westies and Dorklanders, me I'm a true stripped Waikatoian!
All threads are operational, just sometimes we congregate here and other times there, metaphorically speaking.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Next Event: BFTP - Blast from the Past Ride - Hampton Downs
27th September 2009

WHAT: Bikes from '70s and '80s

WHEN: Sunday, 27th September '09

TIME: 8.30am for a 8.45am start

WHERE: Motordrome Service Station, SH1, Drury

ROUTE: Drury-Raglan-Hampton Downs Racetrack. Brunch at Raglan.

DURATION: Finish at Hampton Downs by 1pm

PACE: We use the "pointer" system so noone gets lost and everyone can ride at their own pace. Take care to ride according to the riding conditions and your & your bike's ability

Sign up here please
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-9-27&c=10&e=2163

[caseye]

Damn really wheely weeellie wish I could come guys but this ones for the wife and her fledgeling motorcycle riding career.C u all again soon, after Bathurst of course.

[psyguy]

hey caseye, this really gives you a bad name, in 14 months you missed ONE ride! :shit:

[caseye]

Long drawn out sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, yeah I know sorry psy.What can I say? I'm doing it for the love of a good woman.
Who hopefully wont be too far away from coming out with us all one day soon.

[Dodgyiti]

Long drawn out sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, yeah I know sorry psy.What can I say? I'm doing it for the love of a good woman.
Who hopefully wont be too far away from coming out with us all one day soon.

Your award is not in danger, chin up old chap. Plenty more :ride: happening in the near future.

[one fast tl1ooo]

don't forget the bftp ride, Around lake taupo in the summer time, Would be good to meet you all, .... and to the hb riders, we should meet for a local ride..

[Dodgyiti]

.... and to the hb riders, we should meet for a local ride..

Yeah!
Don't take all the Auckland ride stuff as the end all of BFTP, it's NZ wide and is what you make of it.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Yeah!
Don't take all the Auckland ride stuff as the end all of BFTP, it's NZ wide and is what you make of it.


Truer words never said.

You guys outside Akld may need to do a bit of legwork locally to build numbers up enough to make regular ride groups.:scooter:

If it's any help you can print out this picture and cut it up to use as little invites for suitably suspect individuals. Leave them on bikes, windows, at shops, on community notice boards etc. :banana:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31608
Guaranteed you won't regret the little bit of effort when you are blasting along with a group of like minded bike enthusiasts :jerry:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31608

I don't seem to be able to post pictures in this thread... ??

[flyingcrocodile46]

Come on guys... click the link and join the ride to Raglan & Hampton Downs

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2163


Blast from the Past Ride - Hampton Downs
27th September 2009

TIME: 8.30am for a 8.45am start

WHERE: Motordrome Service Station, SH1, Drury

ROUTE: Drury-Raglan-Hampton Downs Racetrack. Brunch at Raglan.

DURATION: Finish at Hampton Downs by 1pm

[flyingcrocodile46]

Howdy all! Had a great Sunday riding from Drury to Raglan then to Hampton Downs to finish. :2thumbsup

Thanks to Cmoore for the Hampton Downs idea to get us motivated (what a pity the open day was a month premature) Also to Psy for the Raglan connection, Dodgy the oily Eyetie for making the wet bleed tar even slipperier :spanking: , Volie for keeping it real with his newly running gem 'Teh Toaster', Mr & Mrs Seedy Gonzales for showing us the way.... at a good clip :clap: and Futura for braving the unknown to ride with us loons.;)

For all you procrastinators who couldn't make it....... check out what you missed out on :bleh:


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[caseye]

Before i watch the vid HUMPH!Great turn out it would seem. C U Lot in a month.
OK now I've watched the damn video, nice work Col, bloody great roads hope you all enjoyed the ride.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Before i watch the vid HUMPH!Great turn out it would seem. C U Lot in a month.
OK now I've watched the damn video, nice work Col, bloody great roads hope you all enjoyed the ride.


We did Caseye but we did miss ya mate:hug: Hope/KNOW you will have a great time at the races:2thumbsup. Sure wish we could join ya.:weep:

[caseye]

Cheers my good buddy's.I'll be thinkin gof you all while sitting top of the hill watching my favourite Holdens winning again!

[Dodgyiti]

Check the duty free Tissot Moto GP watches on your way back. They try and clear this year's version about now. Last year I got a Nicky Hayden one for $590 NZD


and sold it on Trademe for $685

[flyingcrocodile46]

Sign up here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2176
for the........
Next Event: Short Fang Pakaraunga-Kawakawa-Miranda
4th October 2009

WHAT: Bikes from '70s and '80s

WHEN: Sunday, 4th October '09

TIME: 10am for a 10.15am start

WHERE: 9.30am Shell Westgate to Pakaranga

WHERE: 10am White Horse Tavern Pakaranga leave 10.15

ROUTE: Backroads: Botany- Kawakawa Bay- Miranda

DURATION: 2-3 hours inc food stop etc


PACE: We use the "pointer" system so noone gets lost and everyone can ride at their own pace. Take care to ride according to the riding conditions and your & your bike's ability

Come and be our next movie star :lol:


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[Dodgyiti]

Thanks for that croc, I forget this thread requires a notice too.
Even if it is a short notice quick fang.

So you will remember all the settings and guff for the 'arsecam' this time?

I have some single sided low density foam tape if you want to dampen your camera mount. I can bring some over the Shore with me one day if you want to give it a try. I remember a thread on KB a few years back and a guy tried that with some improvement

[flyingcrocodile46]

Thought I did this time but.... :Oops:

I have some foam and rubber tape (prolly similar) but think most of the issue is in the spring/bounce of the cantilevered bracket so doubt if it would help in itself. If I stiffen the mount first then add the tape to take out any harshness of vibration caused by the stiffening...?

[Dodgyiti]

Stiffening:lol:

Sandwich the foam tape between all mounting points, it should help.
How are you going to erm, stiffen the mounting bracket? Epoxy a brace along it?

[flyingcrocodile46]

Stiffening:lol:

Sandwich the foam tape between all mounting points, it should help.
How are you going to erm, stiffen the mounting bracket? Epoxy a brace along it?

The camera is quite weighty and is mounted on one end of a plastic camera stand bit which in turn is end mounted on the end of a longish strip of 1.5mm steel about 25mm wide so it has a whippy action not dissimilar to a fishing rod with a big lead weight sat in a boat road holder while bouncing along the waves. The mounting point is the base of the speedo (which is rubber mounted) and it's wire tied to the top of the speedo. So there is the issue of flex in the speedo (Rod bucket) and the flex of the cantilevered section of the bracket (approx 150mm incl the top plastic mounting doodah off my camera tripod) Shit!... I'll go down an take a picture.. But anyway, I reckon all the flex needs to fuck off.

I had thought I might abandon it and modify the Givi bracket that I installed for my radar detector. Problem is, the Givi bracket position where mounted would leave half the camera exposed to rain and insects and the edge of the screen would be in the middle of the picture and there isn't a suitably located mounting point for it. So that idea is a bit of a dead duck.

I think a lot of the problem is the flex in the speedo. If I firm it up, it should fix it.... I think? The bottom of the first pic right of centre is one of the two bolts and rubber doodahs at the base of the speedo (and tacho) bracket. I need to brace the top of teh speedo somehow

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31856

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31857

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31858

[cmoore]

last year there was a 100+ riders

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2452&pictureid=31927

[flyingcrocodile46]

:eek5: I'm too shy to ride with a group that big... not the peeps, just the shear number of them. If the numbers are closer to 20 I'll have a look

[caseye]

Croc, never thought I'd hear myself saying this, but don't be such a wuss! te he, LOl oh sorry mate, couldn't resist.
The cause is right and the numbers are not bad, I can't go (still be away) so mate go for me OK.

[Dodgyiti]

Croc, never thought I'd hear myself saying this, but don't be such a wuss! .

I think he is running low on leave passes caseye.

[caseye]

He, he. EVEN BIGGER Wuss!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Dodgyiti
I think he is running low on leave passes caseye.

and I was being polite... but now I've been called "a wuss" Well!... Fuck that plan.

The reason I don't want to go is because the law of averages (as quoted to me by Pirate Jaffa) says that one out of five peeps is a bonafide nutter, one is gay, one is religious (sorry make the nutter ratio 2/5) and one rides a Yamaha. That leaves one out of five average peeps that are normal.:eek5:

I have found that the ratio greatly improves through natural selection processes when appropriate special interest groups are used to vet potential acquaintances and BFTP is one such appropriate group.:2thumbsup.

However as Pirate Jaffa has pointed out to me, a large percentage of people who post at KB have the IQ of lint combined with the personality and charisma of old man Steptoe, so pardon me If I have no desire to keep the company of a hundred of the tards.

[caseye]

LOL I think I got it? didin't eye?
Hey Col, whats with the reference to Yamaha riders? huh! ay?
cmoore he's swearing again!@#$%
Last run I went on there was about 400 bikes, bloody beaut ride but I made my space and held it agaisnt all comers and Honda riders.
Don't blame ya Croc it is very daunting if you dont like being in that big a crowd.
wuss.

[Diggers]

I'd better hope I raise my IQ before the next run then!

[Voltaire]

and I was being polite... but now I've been called "a wuss" Well!... Fuck that plan.

The reason I don't want to go is because the law of averages (as quoted to me by Pirate Jaffa) says that one out of five peeps is a bonafide nutter, one is gay, one is religious (sorry make the nutter ratio 2/5) and one rides a Yamaha. That leaves one out of five average peeps that are normal.:eek5:

I have found that the ratio greatly improves through natural selection processes when appropriate special interest groups are used to vet potential acquaintances and BFTP is one such appropriate group.:2thumbsup.

However as Pirate Jaffa has pointed out to me, a large percentage of people who post at KB have the IQ of lint combined with the personality and charisma of old man Steptoe, so pardon me If I have no desire to keep the company of a hundred of the tards.

I'm with you and Pirate Jaffa. I was not keen on group rides until BFTP, you guys are kewl.....and you too Dodgie.

[flyingcrocodile46]

I'd better hope I raise my IQ before the next run then!

Try the BFTP licorice tea. That's the real test :lol:



I'm with you and Pirate Jaffa. I was not keen on group rides until BFTP, you guys are kewl.....and you too Dodgie.

:2thumbsup We are glad you are on board Voltaire :whistle:

[caseye]

Wait a minute, we are? glad I mean. Oh well I spose another bloody square head bike is acceptable seeing as how he's got a really noice couple of real Duckies.Cheers for the vote of confidence Volly mate.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Wait a minute, we are? glad I mean. Oh well I spose another bloody square head bike is acceptable seeing as how he's got a really noice couple of real Duckies.Cheers for the vote of confidence Volly mate.

What?... No "wuss" comments??:girlfight:

[caseye]

He'd flip out if someone called him a wuss! he he, te te LOL .

[cmoore]

so that would explain why only two of us went to the Hamilton toy run...caseye and me.....i have to say it was a great day...lots of very very cool bikes...and everyone looked fairly normal to me....

[cmoore]

caseye!..good luck over the ditch mate...

[cmoore]

and here is me thinking i joined BFTP to get away from the norm......oh well....caseye...we will need to start a splinter group for the Yamaha riders since we know we are normal...which of course must mean the others are not normal...

[flyingcrocodile46]

:eek5: Fracture BFTP... Noooooooo
Don't fret mate... plenty like the old Yamies. terbang reckons he has a soft spot for them...............
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in his back yard :rofl:

[cmoore]

too late....there is already an axis of evil developing between the Italians and the Germans....

[flyingcrocodile46]

too late....there is already an axis of evil developing between the Italians and the Germans....

'evil'? or ....

I have an idea for their logo ;)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31967

[cmoore]

look what i found today in the car park.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2452&pictureid=31976

[psyguy]

"suzuki" amblem looks like someone's been tempering with in the photoshop. admit it! :spanking:

[caseye]

'evil'? or ....

I have an idea for their logo ;)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=31967

No Croc! It'd probably end up in an almight cock UP @#$%^ .

[jmk]

so that would explain why only two of us went to the Hamilton toy run...caseye and me.....i have to say it was a great day...lots of very very cool bikes...and everyone looked fairly normal to me....

Thank god you thought there was normal people there :girlfight:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Thank god you thought there was normal people there :girlfight:

You were always in cause you had the Caseye stamp of approval :2thumbsup

Plus you make awesome breakfasts :first:

[Dodgyiti]

too late....there is already an axis of evil developing between the Italians and the Germans....

It's not an axis of evil Mr Bush, ze Germans are as nice a bunch of oppressors you will ever meet. And don't worry about the Italians buddy, it's all about style, theres no substance to it.
:grouphug:

[flyingcrocodile46]

It's not an axis of evil Mr Bush, ze Germans are as nice a bunch of oppressors you will ever meet. And don't worry about the Italians buddy, it's all about style, theres no substance to it.
:grouphug:

Lol... yeah! It all leaks out.
After watching you ride on Sunday, I now know why Italians developed a reputation for being oily buggers.
They get covered in the stuff whenever one of their bikes passes by............. oozing its substance :lol:

[cmoore]

so if you put a german motor into an italian frame what would you get??....an efficient leak?...a sournoodle......a gladheateher......

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hey Dodgy and Voltaire! I was talking to bistard and he told me that Ratfink has invited him, terbang, Rockbuddy, kickaha, Magua and some others over to watch the GP in his new workshop on Sunday. Did he contact you guys or are you out in the cold on this one as well?? :girlfight:

[Max Headroom]

so if you put a german motor into an italian frame what would you get??....an efficient leak?...a sournoodle......a gladheateher......

Nah, you'd get something called a Magni BMW which is now worth squillions, and can run rings around most bikes of it's era. Especially if equipped with Krauser heads. Very special . . . .

[gwigs]

Hi Guys ,thought I might come along on Sunday..got an old gsx1100..
Like the video,excellent choice of music...Like my Floyd I do..:2thumbsup

[caseye]

Hey there gwigs and welcome you most vertainly are. DID U say Vertainly, bloody Kraut accent Volly vee Vhat ewe haff dunn!

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hi gwigs your zook will be in good company... see you Sunday:2thumbsup

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hi all. Please note that tomorrows ride has been canceled due to shite weather

[caseye]

BUNCH A PUSSYS! what r ewes???
LOL . Damn was hoping to pull off a surprise troops review and thought I might even get the wifey along on her scoot for her first ride with the boys and girls.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Hurricane caseye[/SIZE];1129438448]BUNCH A PUSSYS! what r ewes???
LOL . Damn was hoping to pull off a surprise troops review and thought I might even get the wifey along on her scoot for her first ride with the boys and girls.

Sorry matey, but we ain't all storm chasers Mr Hurricaneaseye. Have to get wifey out for the next one though, we is looking forward to meeting Mrs Stormrider :lol:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Finding it a bit of a challenge to get your knee down when cornering? Maybe we should have a practice session during our next ride to try this.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/October/oct0209-head-down-is-new-knee-down/

[Diggers]

That would be impressive on the 1100 Croc!

[cmoore]

hey caseye...or stormtrooper.......you set the standard for sure!!.....and as for music.....there is only one band.....The Floyd........

[flyingcrocodile46]

That would be impressive on the 1100 Croc!


Lol... we'll have to get an order in for some helmet mounted knee sliders :lol:

[cmoore]

doesn't the toaster come with two helmets...one each side?

[flyingcrocodile46]

doesn't the toaster come with two helmets...one each side?

Arguably a better scenario than that of Harley owners... who seem to prefer helmets front and back... :buggerd:

[Slowbionekanowbi]

Laughed at some of the messages here. How ofen do you guys ride and when?

[Slowbionekanowbi]

Hello. Anyone there?

[Slowbionekanowbi]

What do you mean by prefering helmets front and back? I don't get it

[flyingcrocodile46]

Laughed at some of the messages here. How ofen do you guys ride and when?

Hi Slowbi. We have rides pretty regularly. If you follow this thread we will update it when we know for sure that we are riding. The next one we are considering is a ride to Hamilton for a swap meet on the 18th. Keep your dairy clear.:niceone:

[flyingcrocodile46]

What do you mean by prefering helmets front and back? I don't get it

That's ok... be grateful :lol::lol:

[psyguy]

this is kinda unbelievable but it seems there's another katana project out there, eh Slowbionekanowbi ??

[Dodgyiti]

Projects, pfft!
Yet to see a runner:rolleyes:

[Slowbionekanowbi]

this is kinda unbelievable but it seems there's another katana project out there, eh Slowbionekanowbi ??

It could be a while before I get around to doing anything much on it. It's had a hard life and will cost lots of dollars to fix up. My uncle (Katman) said he would give me a hand but I have to buy any parts needed. He said you guys might help me out because I'm related to him and he has done a lot of favours for you guys. I need the seat cowl and side covers, a set of pod filters and some discs. Can you guys help out please.

[Slowbionekanowbi]

Oh yeah I also need a set of gauges front cowl and screen. Thanks

[Murray]

Oh yeah I also need a set of gauges front cowl and screen. Thanks

Will keep an eye out for any parts at the swapmeet next Sunday (18th) or maybe you could head to hamilton and have a look??

[Dodgyiti]

Oh yeah I also need a set of gauges front cowl and screen. Thanks

Dude in ChCh does the rep pop-up, the screens are avaliable through that pommy streetfighter crowd. I think you can get them in pale blue, smoke, black and even irridium:weird:

[Slowbionekanowbi]

Will keep an eye out for any parts at the swapmeet next Sunday (18th) or maybe you could head to hamilton and have a look??

ha ha ha thanks but I won't be going to Hamilton. My bike isn't up to it and besides i don't want to catch VD or herpes ha ha ha.

[Slowbionekanowbi]

Dude in ChCh does the rep pop-up, the screens are avaliable through that pommy streetfighter crowd. I think you can get them in pale blue, smoke, black and even irridium:weird:

Thanks dude but I can't afford those. I need some straight used ones that i
can tidy up. I thought you guys might have some that you don't want.:cool:

[psyguy]

I need the seat cowl and side covers, a set of pod filters and some discs. Can you guys help out please.

do you know the diameter for the discs?

your best bet for other parts is ebay or regularly checking sale section at the www.thegsresources.com

however, there are not many katanas being parted out

[Virago]

Hi guys,

I've noticed that this thread is used for organising regular BFTP Rides - I've changed the thread title to reflect that (removing the original date which was no longer valid and must have been confusing).

If you can, please keep the discussion to ride organisation where possible, and keep the most of the general chit-chat stuff for your Social Group (makes it easier for everyone to find the ride info here).

Cheers

[flyingcrocodile46]

Thanks Virago, though as our group is now locked from viewing, this thread is our one and only feeder thread for the rest of KB to see what we are up to.

We would like others to see What we are about, and part of that is a bit of general chit chat which may include parts inquiries etc.

[Virago]

Perhaps an on-going "BFTP Maintenance Thread" under General Maintenance would be useful? In there, you're more likely to attract the attention of other mechanical gurus to your specific issues, than you will in here.

Just a thought...:niceone:

[Slowbionekanowbi]

No i don't know I will have to find out. I will ask my uncle Katman to measure his.
Did you know that their is a Katman imposter here. He isn't my Uncle. No way. I just read some of this katmans posts. He is very rude and seems to have small bike syndrome. Is he a bit retarded or something

[flyingcrocodile46]

No i don't know I will have to find out. I will ask my uncle Katman to measure his.
Did you know that their is a Katman imposter here. He isn't my Uncle. No way. I just read some of this katmans posts. He is very rude and seems to have small bike syndrome. Is he a bit retarded or something


:rofl::rofl::killingme:killingme. Here I was, worried you were related to the plonker. :clap:

[Katman]

:rofl::rofl::killingme:killingme. Here I was, worried you were related to the plonker. :clap:

Methinks you're the plonker for treating this character seriously.

:tugger:

[psyguy]

I've noticed that this thread is used for organising regular BFTP Rides - I've changed the thread title to reflect that (removing the original date which was no longer valid and must have been confusing).



hey virago, you're right the date was confusing so thanks for removing it.

would it be a problem to change the "BTPR" title as well, we're now known as BFTP - Blast From The Past.
i think it would be good to have the title that matches our BFTP social group name, so it's not confusing for new members.

thank you

[Virago]

Done...! :niceone:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Methinks you're the plonker for treating this character seriously.

:tugger:

What's the matter Scatman... haven't you got someone to stalk. Did Beyond give you the slip tonight?

[psyguy]

Done...! :niceone:

many thanks, virago. i wanted to change this title for at least a year now but it never ocured to me to contact the site admin, lol :crazy:

[flyingcrocodile46]

What's our next ride guys.. Going in here so Peeps can see what we's up to?

[Katman]

and some discs.

I've got a spare set of discs.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Join the BFTP members and ride to Mordor and back

When: Sunday 18th October 2009

Meeting Place: Papakura Autobahn

Meeting Time: Not sure...Early enough to get to the swap meeting before the good stuff goes and late enough to be awake....

A fast ride to Hamilton to buy all the old stock...cruise back Via Raglan.

If interested please post here for further details or wait until we post confirmation details in the main calender on Thursday night.

:scooter:

[Seedy Gonzales]

What's our next ride guys.. Going in here so Peeps can see what we's up to?

Next ride.....

1st November 2009
*The times shown may change, depending on DST settings
Event location: Auckland - Papakura City

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Meet at 8.30 for a 8.45 start at BP Connect on South Road, Papakura.

For those coming from the North get off at the Papakura, Beach Road Exit. Turn left onto Beach Road. For those traveling from the South get off at Hingaia exit and turn right heading over motorway onto Beach Road.
Continue along Beach Road going through one set of lights. When you get to the second set of lights turn right. You will find a small BP Connect on your right just a few 100 meters along South Road.

The ride will cover about 250 k's and will take about 5 hrs including brunch stop at Raglan. The ride will conclude at BP Connect Bombay.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Great+South+Rd&daddr=Ponga+Rd+to:Ponga+Rd+to:Ponga+Rd+to:Koheroa+ Rd+to:Koheroa+Rd+to:Koheroa+Rd+to:Te+Puea+Ave+to:S pringhill+Rd+to:Springhill+Rd+to:Whangamarino+Rd+t o:SH+1+to:Glen+Murray+Rd+to:Rotowaro+Rd+to:Rotowar o+Rd+to:Ohautira+Rd+to:Bow+St+to:Rose+St+to:Highwa y+22+to:Whangarata+Rd+to:Ridge+Rd+to:-37.195604,174.981308&hl=en&geocode=FRJRyv0dhWptCg%3BFV4byv0durVtCg%3BFZztyf0d sjluCg%3BFd8kyv0dztZuCg%3BFcEDyP0dWAFwCg%3BFduNx_0 dCLdvCg%3BFborx_0dEgZvCg%3BFZmUxv0dCFRvCg%3BFQFQxv 0dpldvCg%3BFdQNxv0darJvCg%3BFe7Lxf0drNlvCg%3BFQOdx f0d-dhvCg%3BFU7MxP0dYjxwCg%3BFayrwv0dOYNwCg%3BFSSewf0d ca9uCg%3BFYrcvv0douRtCg%3BFRQ5v_0d-EVsCg%3BFdRJv_0dqW9sCg%3BFSQtw_0dtpxtCg%3BFZlzx_0d 0ABuCg%3BFcLNx_0dpQduCg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=13&mrsp=21&sz=12&via=2,5,7,8,9,10,16&sll=-37.212285,174.979935&sspn=0.165968,0.307274&ie=UTF8&z=12

[flyingcrocodile46]

Next ride.....

1st November 2009
*The times shown may change, depending on DST settings
Event location: Auckland - Papakura City


http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&so...4&ie=UTF8&z=12

Cool :clap: are you able to put it in the main calender?

and you might want to try clicking your map link :confused: is it Nelson to Motueka via Marawera or Mapua? :lol:

[Seedy Gonzales]

Cool are you able to put it in the main calender?

and you might want to try clicking your map link is it Nelson to Motueka via Marawera or Mapua?

I believe it is in the main calendar??? but I see it has a * next to the posting what does that mean? Maybe that explains why I am the only one going on the ride, no one can see it!

I have no idea how a simple cut and past could go so wrong??? the map link is fine on the ride calendar posting.

[flyingcrocodile46]

Nah mate. You're all good. I didn't see it cause it didn't start with BFTP Lol

[Seedy Gonzales]

What! it does start with BFTP? What are you talking about Willis?

[psyguy]

dont worry seedy, he hasnt been all himself lately :lol:

and that IS an annoying asterix in the calendar that i don't know how to get rid of but it basically means that if your computer does an automatic time update that might affect the time display in the calendar... or something... right, croc?

[flyingcrocodile46]

I know nufink...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2146&pictureid=32748

[Seedy Gonzales]

Nah mate. You're all good. I didn't see it cause it didn't start with BFTP Lol

Hey Croc, we were talking about the Raglan With A Twist posting, when did you change topics :lol:

[flyingcrocodile46]

Doh! I blame the drugs :lol:

[Dieseldick]

It's not those new boots being too tight Croc?

[flyingcrocodile46]

It's not those new boots being too tight Croc?


If it is, then it must be the drugs cause I don't remember buying them :confused:

[jmk]

:violin::violin::violin:

[wickle]

Hawkes Bay BFTP riders , ride this Sunday 25th meet at BP Clive depart at 10.30 Patangta Pub for lunch via Elsthorpe come home via Te Oneapu
finish with a coffee at Chook & Filly HW50.

who's in,

[fridayflash]

sounds good wickle im in!

[flyingcrocodile46]

I'll be there in spirit Wickle. Hope you boys find some more pretty bikes to put stickets on and hope you have ripper weather and stuff all traffic :2thumbsup

[flyingcrocodile46]

Oi! Wickle & F'Flash I almost forgot to tell you the news :2thumbsup

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=246942473
:wari::wari::wari:

Read all about it in our BFTP group thread "Oh Shit" :lol:

[psyguy]

Hawkes Bay BFTP riders , ride this Sunday

hey, this sounds soooo cool!

looking forward to catching up with you guys this summer! :wari:

[jmk]

looking forward to catching up with you guys this summer! :wari:

Yep rollllll on summer I say .....:2thumbsup

[jmk]

1000 posts for BLAST FROM THE PAST


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