BFTP - Blast From The Past Rides

[caseye]

Cannot believe no ones posted here since July 25th. 100 pages of BFTP banter and then stop.

Hello are we all still alive!!!! Can we have some updates from those coming out of Hibernation and whose in for Classic Bike meet (BTFP rally maybe) last weekend of November???

2 from this place Murray, checked out the latest addition to Gillians stable?
Yes bit of an indictment aint it, that so little has happened over the last month or so.

[psyguy]

alive and kicking... but on holidays so "no time" :innocent: for posting... looking forward to the rally :yes: :scooter:

[Alive]

Rally.... Hmmmmmm Just back form the Cold Kiwi... great weekend


It's been a while since I posted here and plenty of things have changed... My bike got written off at the end of June. I did a superman over the front of the car and walked away with a couple of very minor bruises. I replaced it with another tidy 900 and have just bought yet another one with the plan of having 2 running 900's by the end of the year.

I was a father again 2 days after the accident so have little garage and riding time outside of my commute to work.

Good to see some familiar faces still about

[caseye]

Rally.... Hmmmmmm Just back form the Cold Kiwi... great weekend


It's been a while since I posted here and plenty of things have changed... My bike got written off at the end of June. I did a superman over the front of the car and walked away with a couple of very minor bruises. I replaced it with another tidy 900 and have just bought yet another one with the plan of having 2 running 900's by the end of the year.

I was a father again 2 days after the accident so have little garage and riding time outside of my commute to work.

Good to see some familiar faces still about
Ya can't kill weeds Shane, good to see you mate, looking forward to riding again soon to. Congrats on the new addition, condolences on the old bike (she was a honey) and good effort on the two runners.

[jmk]

some decent riding weather :yes: spent the past week up at Whitianga, sat on deck and watched everyone doing the Coro Loop

[psyguy]

good on you, jmk's!


watched everyone doing the Coro Loop

... which brings us to the question: "when's the BFTP crew doing the Coro Loop ?" :corn:

Any suggestions on the date?

[caseye]

good on you, jmk's!



... which brings us to the question: "when's the BFTP crew doing the Coro Loop ?" :corn:

Any suggestions on the date?

What ya want Dodgyiti's Bike to get another flatty??? Yep it's time we NAILED that suker to Dodgyiti's DONE List I reckon.

[Black Dog]

Hey this is Black Dog, formerly known as "Status Quo", Blue GS1000 >> I have been living in Melbourne since early October and have not been on the site or in touch so to speak - wondering why the thread stopped? I have the GS at home in AKL in mothballs, plan to return in a year or so (work commitments here). Havent got a bike here - yet, but bought a nice old AP5 to tool around in as traffic was a bit daunting at first but OK now. Can some one direct me to the current thread please. Psy i tried to PM but had to re register and site wont allow yet. Cheers TW

[Murray]

Hey this is Black Dog, formerly known as "Status Quo", Blue GS1000 >> I have been living in Melbourne since early October and have not been on the site or in touch so to speak - wondering why the thread stopped? I have the GS at home in AKL in mothballs, plan to return in a year or so (work commitments here). Havent got a bike here - yet, but bought a nice old AP5 to tool around in as traffic was a bit daunting at first but OK now. Can some one direct me to the current thread please. Psy i tried to PM but had to re register and site wont allow yet. Cheers TW

This thread seems to be long gone as you can see by the time between posts. Most gossip and general crap for the BFTP is done in the group section. If you are not able to access the BFTP group pm caseye as he controls the group and membership is required.

Good to hear from you

cheers

[RDjase]

Hey this is Black Dog, formerly known as "Status Quo", Blue GS1000 >> I have been living in Melbourne since early October and have not been on the site or in touch so to speak - wondering why the thread stopped? I have the GS at home in AKL in mothballs, plan to return in a year or so (work commitments here). Havent got a bike here - yet, but bought a nice old AP5 to tool around in as traffic was a bit daunting at first but OK now. Can some one direct me to the current thread please. Psy i tried to PM but had to re register and site wont allow yet. Cheers TW

Hey mate, havnt seen you since Taumarnui, like Murray said all all the BFTP stuff happens in the group section, Join up and fill us n on what you have been up to

[psyguy]

Hey there Black Dog aka Status Quo, great to hear from you. As others have said contact Caseye to apply for the membership at the BFTP Riders Social Group pages here at KB. That's where most of the action is these days... although there has been some action on the road as well since the weather picked up :D

[Black Dog]

OK thanks will contact Caseye and register. Good to hear from you guys also. Taumarunui run was memorable and enjoyable in hindsight despite me taking an unrelaible machine. It did not die in vain however - the CV carbs and front calipers ended up on the GS, improving it quite a bit.

[Voltaire]

BFTP is alive and well but not on the main forum. Its now being moderated by Dodgyiti, who has just cleared out the 'clubhouse' of all the deadwood.:yes:
Next gathering is at the Classics on Sunday.

Hows Aussie treating you???? I remember you limping back on your bike from Traumanui.

[psyguy]

Hey guys, here's a link to the upcoming BFTP ride next weekend, hope you can join us... :scooter:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2795&day=2011-4-23&c=all



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[psyguy]

Link to the upcoming BFTP Anniversary ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2830&day=2011-7-3&c=1)

[steelrider]

cool...as wil be there..

[psyguy]

Great, it would be good to ride together again Steelrider. There's 5-6 commited BFTP folks so far and a couple of maybe's

Here is the link to the Ride Discussion Thread at the BFTP pages (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?gmid=83854&do=discuss#gmessage83854)

[1billyboy]

Put my name in. Have not done much riding since leaving the South Island.

[psyguy]

Put my name in. Have not done much riding since leaving the South Island.

Hey 1billyboy, join us over at the BFTP Social Club pages if you haven't already. Link is in the post above.

[1billyboy]

Hey 1billyboy, join us over at the BFTP Social Club pages if you haven't already. Link is in the post above.

Cannot get page to go.:weep:

[psyguy]

Cannot get page to go.:weep:

Contact "Caseye" for membership... he'll see you sorted

[caseye]

Invite sent.

[gwigs]

I,d love to come along...riding a 90 gsx1100f suzi....not quite 80,s but an 80,s design.
Just got her back on the road after a year...keen to get afew miles on her..:banana:

[caseye]

Shes close enough for me, membership application accepted, say hello to gwigs everyone another bloody spewzuki.
LOL, no worries be seeing you then , then.

[gwigs]

Hi to all look forward to meeting you..
Cheers Dave

[1billyboy]

Invite sent.

Ticked the box:2thumbsup

[psyguy]

Cheers Caseye. We''ll see yous two "newbies" over at the BFTP social pages then... nice ! :2thumbsup

[caseye]

Hey sorry! Also say hello and welcome BACK to Colin aka cs363.

[Murray]

Goodness - missed the birthday - Its just over a year since this thread was last posted in and for those of you unaware BFTP are

"a bunch of individuals who have a common interest, namely riding and sharing tales about our pre 90's motorcycles. We ride once a month. Our rides take 3 - 5 hours including stops and are generally held rain or shine.
:killingme:killingme:killingme

[steelrider]

Goodness - missed the birthday - Its just over a year since this thread was last posted in and for those of you unaware BFTP are

"a bunch of individuals who have a common interest, namely riding and sharing tales about our pre 90's motorcycles. We ride once a month. Our rides take 3 - 5 hours including stops and are generally held rain or shine.
:killingme:killingme:killingme

cheers for that!..always keen for a ride....

[caseye]

Me too. Soon.

[psyguy]

for the 5th anniversary ride comming up soon see here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

:niceone:

[kb_SF1]

Might get the toy out for a run

[1billyboy]

Might get the toy out for a run

My toy is going out tomorrow to the KB gathering at Tokaanui:cool::drinkup:

[Murray]

Might get the toy out for a run

Might gatecrash and join as well

[fridayflash]

good to see a bit of action in this old thread, my tank and sidecovers are back from the paint shop now so hope to get in a local ride tmw...........
perhaps the classic clubs 'royal tour' ...of pubs ;)

[caseye]

New 4 brush full time magnetic Starter motor winging it's way form the US of A, so as soon as it's here it'll be install and ride, tank and side covers almost repainted and then it's off to the paint doctors for some petrol protective coatings that work.
Clutch only other thing that I'm still a bit iffy about, cmoore you ever had to source one for your old girls?

[cmoore]

Clutch only other thing that I'm still a bit iffy about, cmoore you ever had to source one for your old girls?

does it have a clutch?

[fridayflash]

test rode my new painted bike yesterday, went better than last time (carbs out, clean pilots etc)
altho still copping a fuel starvation issue..thought it was low float heights initially, but they were in spec
might take it for a burn with a rag for a fuel cap or similar..see if its a breather issue

[Murray]

test rode my new painted bike yesterday, went better than last time (carbs out, clean pilots etc)
altho still copping a fuel starvation issue..thought it was low float heights initially, but they were in spec
might take it for a burn with a rag for a fuel cap or similar..see if its a breather issue

You talking about the CB thou???? - what was the outcome with the electrics???

[fridayflash]

nah, the gs1100 mate. still ongoing with the electrics, bought a new reg/rec but auto sparky reckons its faulty
something about rectifying but not regulating?
you guys gunna do the anniversary run?

[Murray]

nah, the gs1100 mate. still ongoing with the electrics, bought a new reg/rec but auto sparky reckons its faulty
something about rectifying but not regulating?
you guys gunna do the anniversary run?

Yep hope to catch up on it somewhere in the journey

[caseye]

Ya, starter has arrived from the States, been just 2 weeks since I ordered it and hey presto, right one an all, I think.Ha have to take her out to the shed and introduce it to the coal burner.
Sparky is all I require now to get her mobile, paint fixed in next two weeks, properly this time me and my good mate have the good oil on how to petrol proof it, so we are going to do it.
3rd time lucky aye.

[caseye]

Well the official attendance at the BFTP HD meet. an official offshoot of the 5 year anniversary ride totaled approx ten bikes and their respective riders. Not a bad turn out for an outfit that boasts a membership of over 80.
Bunch a bloody slackers, Own bike still not road going butt I still managed to attend and on a proper period bike, thank you my darling wife for the borrow of your Nonda.
First time on a bike for a couple of months, hate the coal burner not being operational, not long to go now.
There will be pics to confirm numbers and of course the sad fact that all of the machines ridden for the entire days event were all made by the Krauts, So you ugly buggers, I don't want to hear excuses, when I propose a ride in the not too distant future, wanna get as many of us back together as we can, so keep it in mind folks.
Good to see you out on the track Volty, enjoying the day, well done mate.

[caseye]

At precisely 7.30pm this evening the coal burner ROARED back into life, her internal starting mechanisms are all in the proper places and she starts like a thoroughbred now.
No coughing or spluttering and more importantly, no horrible clunking and metal on metal grinding noise form the nether regions.
Talk about a quick and painless starting operation now.
So, for n ow we're back up and mobile, paint nearly completed for the third time and this time it all goes back to "the" workshop where my good friend and I shall administer the proper (once and for all) and fully functioning paint protection system.
Then it's up , up and away.
So look out for me quietly motoring past won't you.

[psyguy]

:clap:
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[Murray]

At precisely 7.30pm this evening the coal burner ROARED back into life, So, for n ow we're back up and mobile, paint nearly completed for the third time and this time it all goes back to "the" workshop where my good friend and I shall administer the proper (once and for all) and fully functioning paint protection system.
Then it's up , up and away.

We ride once a month. Our rides take 3 - 5 hours including stops and are generally held rain or shine.


:yawn::yawn::yawn::yawn::shutup::shutup::shutup:

[caseye]

Hey psy, cheers for the applause.
Funny guy aye Murray? LOL.
Be riding this weekend for sure, you guys coming up?

[Voltaire]

Well if you guys want a reliable Kraut wagon, I have one on TM at the moment. Its a very tidy R100RT with......panniers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=616691562

[Murray]

Hey psy, cheers for the applause.
Funny guy aye Murray? LOL.
Be riding this weekend for sure, you guys coming up?

Nope unfortuantely not Don the bikers big ?0th birthday

[swarfie]

Well if you guys want a reliable Kraut wagon, I have one on TM at the moment. Its a very tidy R100RT with......panniers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=616691562

Holy Shit John, how many bikes you got?....nearly as many as me I'd bet:crazy::2thumbsup

[Voltaire]

Holy Shit John, how many bikes you got?....nearly as many as me I'd bet:crazy::2thumbsup

Its not too many bikes its, lack of shed space....:rolleyes:

[JafaSaffer]

This may interest you guys:

A mate of mine is putting together the New Zealand version of the The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.

The ride is to be held around Auckland on the Sunday, 29th of September. Basically the ride is held across the world on the same day.

Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/events/194332140733236/?fref=ts

Basic info:

A day where cafe racers, classics, bobbers come together and ride in a distinguished manner spreading merriment along the way.

Mission
To bring classic and cafe racers bike owners together around the world for a dapper of a ride.

Description
DGR is a worldwide event for owners or Customs, Café Racers, Bobbers, Flat Trackers, Retro’s, Classics and Quirky Motorcycles and their owners. It is an event that takes place all around the world on the exact same day. It is about motorcycles and dapper. We don’t care about work/social or life status for the one day we all ride the world together distinguished. This means Suits, Tuxedos, and Button up shirts, ties, bowties, top hats, canes, monocles, blazers, coats and all the rest of it!

Official site:
http://www.gentlemansride.com

I'm sure he will post it in the calender soon.

Here are some YouTube videos about it:

http://youtu.be/ZZXFZg5tZmk

and

http://youtu.be/LVWhWIHqFzY

[Voltaire]

I can't wear a suit on my oil dripping Norton.... still looks like a hoot.