Post flight/ride thread.

[Bonez]

Post all your post ride banter here folks.

Hell someone had to do it......................:jerry:

[blacksheep]

good on you bonezy,who got pinged in the gorge?glad i went back over the track:sunny:

[Bonez]

good on you bonezy,who got pinged in the gorge?glad i went back over the track:sunny:No idea. The way the Z car was located it would have been easier pinging vehicals coming from the Arse-hirt side.

[KiwiKat]

Note: I just take other peoples ideas and ride with them.

Discussed today was the idea of a Manawatu Forum 'Post ride Thread' as opposed to weekend or Thurs/fri ride threads. Moderator can edit.

A Fantastic day out going over Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, that other fast bit (peddling) and coming back through Pahiatua and Ballance. Posh bikies - Lattes and pies. Thanks again. Them girls ride good.:girlfight:


Help another one set up. Plz delete thread mod OUCH! I felt That.

[sugilite]

Yay, a new crap thread, this post ride one is a good idea me thinks! :yes:
Good to catch up with peoples today, new n old. Cracker day for a ride :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

Some egg head just started the same thread as you for post ride threads. Oops that was me - sorry. It was a great ride. I was wondering how well a cop could do a u -turn in the gorge. Would be funny to watch. Those old bike surprised me today at how well they ran and kept pace (I don't mean the one with the sellotape).

[Meanie]

Bumped into Noel Jones today pushing his bike towards Fielding from Cheltnam, seems he forgot to check the oil and it was a little dry
We managed to load it onto a truck that had stopped to help him and follwed him back to town to help unload it.
Photos here
http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/TurangiTrip1492008#

[cowboyz]

lots o fun riding today. good adventure. That VFR does good burnouts huh? (Is monie reading this?)

[cowboyz]

now I am really confused.

So far, according to the poll, 71% of people think that the rides should be posted in meetings and events and MRF is to be used for shit talking. It follows that ride reports be posted in the ride reports subforum in meetings and events forum. Now we have another thread to organise rides or is this to do ride reports in?

[chanceyy]

damn awesome ride today .. fantastic company .. just did my usual nana thing .. well apart from one weeee bit :whistle: :shutup: ....

I think BB & I are gelling together quite nicely :love:

photos to come up soon ..

[chanceyy]

Cowboyz a good sugguestion came out of today ..

the weekend rides thread posted in M & E .. every wed the posts can be moved to the post ride thread ready for the next weekend .. that way it does not get clogged up & those who are not members of the forum but want to join in can prior & after the ride ..

Since I tidy up the rides thread now .. just make it a wed nite job

[oscarnz]

Damn fine day today, awesome ride. Just what I needed.
Nice cafe must go there again.

Sarge and I left the cafe and headed thru the gorge (neither of us got caught)
then headed out thru Ashhurst thru Bunnythorpe, then across country to Rongotea.
Saw the first stages of a motorbike simulator being built for Manawatu Museum.
Do I tell them Sarge about what sort and colour or should I let them wait until November when it is released??? :bleh:

Then home for a quick coffee and then off to indoor netball for me. Am now totally shattered.
Great day all, great to see new faces.

[cowboyz]

Cowboyz a good sugguestion came out of today ..

the weekend rides thread posted in M & E .. every wed the posts can be moved to the post ride thread ready for the next weekend .. that way it does not get clogged up & those who are not members of the forum but want to join in can prior & after the ride ..

Since I tidy up the rides thread now .. just make it a wed nite job

sounds like just the control you were looking for.

[NZsarge]

Saw the first stages of a motorbike simulator being built for Manawatu Museum.
Do I tell them Sarge about what sort and colour or should I let them wait until November when it is released??? :bleh:


Leave em hangin'! :devil2:



:doh: I told Mr and Mrs Yod..
They can keep a secret though.

And no, it's not liquid silver but it should be...

[mowgli]

I got back from the bay too late to join you all. Still managed a wee blat: Wilsons rd, Halcombe, Fielding, Sandon rd, Mt Biggs and home. Nice day so thought I'd wear the old race leathers I got from TardMe for an upcoming event.

Worked a treat glad no one else was there to see.

[idleidolidyll]

Rode north from Manukau today.

Daytona, R6, BMW Boxer, F800S

All that bloody motorway north to Albany then all that goddam traffic slowing us down all the time on the 'B' roads.
Then the roadworks and 80km roads, the lack of choices of direction or deviations around the traffic.

Haven't ridden north for bloody ages................not surprising really; it sucks.

When I got back I had to go for a good thrash out Hunua way to blow out the cobwebs

Maybe I'll do it again in another 2 or 3 years or whenever I forget what crap it is to ride north of Auckland for just a day ride.

[sugilite]

I vote GREEN!

[rottiguy]

Absobloodyloutely :) cheers for taking the lead for a while so I could have a play in ya wake :) I'm getting more and more confident on the black tart with cornering practice like that :banana:


Yay, a new crap thread, this post ride one is a good idea me thinks! :yes:
Good to catch up with peoples today, new n old. Cracker day for a ride :niceone:

[Gingin]

was a most excellent day for a cruise over Pahiatua with some of you guys and gals -- slowly getting the old CX under control. and looking forward to the next wee pootle

[Meanie]

I vote GREEN!

Why....................

[mowgli]

I vote GREEN!
Why....................
......... lobotomy?

[Dani-D]

After moaning about the clouds this morning I looked like a tool baking in the gorgeous sunshine in Wellington today.

Awesome days riding on the hills, great food, even better company and lots of bikes of every type and age out today. Plenty of entertaining madmen pulling wheelies at the lights and whats with the HUGE number of tourers and cruisers out today??? Sportbikes were way outnumbered.:bye:

[sugilite]

Opps, forgot to quote Oscarnz - "Saw the first stages of a motorbike simulator being built for Manawatu Museum.
Do I tell them Sarge about what sort and colour or should I let them wait until November when it is released??? "

[cowboyz]

which ride were you on today Dani? Were your ears burning about lunchtime?

[cowboyz]

Opps, forgot to quote Oscarnz - "Saw the first stages of a motorbike simulator being built for Manawatu Museum.
Do I tell them Sarge about what sort and colour or should I let them wait until November when it is released??? "

mint. Where is that?

[86GSXR]

Absolutely superb day out, good company, good bikes and brilliant roads, cheers guys. Poor old Noel :doh: :doh: :doh:

[sinfull]

INice day so thought I'd wear the old race leathers I got from TardMe for an upcoming event.



Do i detect a track day coming up, or perhaps a bit of sprinting ?

Was another painfull day today !! Truckloads of bikes roaring past

[cowboyz]

I going to remove a cyclinder tomorrow cause 3 cyclinder bikes are fast!

[mowgli]

Do i detect a track day coming up, or perhaps a bit of sprinting ?
The Motorsports club here on base has booked Taupo in November for a members only training day :woohoo:

A week later the club's running a mopedathon (6hr, up to 50cc, bucket enduro) here on the airfield. I have a Puch Maxi lined up to take a punishing if I can get it going first

[sinfull]

The Motorsports club here on base has booked Taupo in November for a members only training day :woohoo:

A week later the club's running a mopedathon (6hr, up to 50cc, bucket enduro) here on the airfield. I have a Puch Maxi lined up to take a punishing if I can get it going first

Jesus mate you be carefull !!! Ya know that shit is more adictive than crack aye ?

[chanceyy]

a few pics from today are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/chanceyyy/140908SundayPootle#)

& the bike we all passed around Ballance looked like Koroj .. wonder if he was checking out the capital cruise :lol:

[mowgli]

Jesus mate you be carefull !!! Ya know that shit is more adictive than crack aye ?
.... and I'm gonna work on it in the shed every night.... too late :doh:

[86GSXR]

Rode north from Manukau today.

Daytona, R6, BMW Boxer, F800S

All that bloody motorway north to Albany then all that goddam traffic slowing us down all the time on the 'B' roads.
Then the roadworks and 80km roads, the lack of choices of direction or deviations around the traffic.

Haven't ridden north for bloody ages................not surprising really; it sucks.

When I got back I had to go for a good thrash out Hunua way to blow out the cobwebs

Maybe I'll do it again in another 2 or 3 years or whenever I forget what crap it is to ride north of Auckland for just a day ride.

Bike hell eh. You ought to move down here, 5 mins and you're into some GREAT backroads!


I going to remove a cyclinder tomorrow cause 3 cyclinder bikes are fast!

Especially with roads like Vinegar Hill being so enticing :yes: That Tiger sure moves alright. My poor old pegs :shit: Must get round to writing a review soon....

[Maha]

a few pics from today are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/chanceyyy/140908SundayPootle#)


Does sugi always dress like a Priest on a bad day?....:sweatdrop




Especially with roads like Vinegar Hill being so enticing :yes:

Shall be having a look at the bit of road myself on Friday :scooter:

[sinfull]

.... and I'm gonna work on it in the shed every night.... too late :doh:
Got a mate down here thats has a moped or three lying around will see if he has any bits for yours in his shed ! Shit prob even be a mission to find rubber for it now lol !

[chanceyy]

Does sugi always dress like a Priest on a bad day?....:sweatdrop


well he needs to have clothes on under the leathers to bulk the frame a bit :shutup:

[cowboyz]

Bike hell eh. You ought to move down here, 5 mins and you're into some GREAT backroads!
Especially with roads like Vinegar Hill being so enticing :yes: That Tiger sure moves alright. My poor old pegs :shit: Must get round to writing a review soon....
Looking forward to that review. Although if you want to bring the tiger round work tomorrow I can weld the footpegs up by your knees to keep them off the ground.


Shall be having a look at the bit of road myself on Friday :scooter:

It is magic. Guarenteed to put a smile on your face. Watch the :Police: when the roads striaghten out a bit cause they can hide over the crests.

[86GSXR]

a few pics from today are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/chanceyyy/140908SundayPootle#)

& the bike we all passed around Ballance looked like Koroj .. wonder if he was checking out the capital cruise :lol:

Looks really good :yes:


Does sugi always dress like a Priest on a bad day?....:sweatdrop



Shall be having a look at the bit of road myself on Friday :scooter:

Cool, you will love it! Hope it's dry. Heard you were visiting town :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Looking forward to that review. Although if you want to bring the tiger round work tomorrow I can weld the footpegs up by your knees to keep them off the ground.

May try that after I've played with the suspension lol. And will try and find some time for that review this week.

[Bonez]

I going to remove a cyclinder tomorrow cause 3 cyclinder bikes are fast!I'll have that cylinder please. I've got a 187 and 400 single at the moment ;)

[Bonez]

was a most excellent day for a cruise over Pahiatua with some of you guys and gals -- slowly getting the old CX under control. and looking forward to the next wee pootleI can tell you from experiance you are never in control of a CX :shit:

[Bonez]

sounds like just the control you were looking for.Now I must remind you KB is NOT a democracy:dodge:

Its got more mods than a Mods & Rockers convention.

[idleidolidyll]

Bike hell eh. You ought to move down here, 5 mins and you're into some GREAT backroads!


I live in Manukau and the awesome roads start within a couple of minutes of home spreading out across the Waikato to both coast.

Waikato, BOP, Coromandel, King Country: all just parts of the day ride locations available.

In contrast to north of Auckland we have massive choice, bugger all cars and a selection of surfaces, corners and cafes to be drooled at.

[Meanie]

Does sugi always dress like a Priest on a bad day?....:sweatdrop



Shall be having a look at the bit of road myself on Friday :scooter:

OOOhhh what time you gonna hit vinegar hill, might have to organise a welcoming posse, love that bit of road, especially at night

[yod]

OOOhhh what time you gonna hit vinegar hill, might have to organise a welcoming posse, love that bit of road, especially at night

ooo ooo ooo, pick me! pick me! pick me!

can I come too, mister?

[NZsarge]

OOOhhh what time you gonna hit vinegar hill, might have to organise a welcoming posse, love that bit of road, especially at night

We noticed, specially since you aircraft landing lights on the front of ya bike!

Speaking of night rides...Hmmm.

[Dani-D]

And why cowboy, would my ears have been burning yesterday? What ever was done, it wasn't me or my fault - just to sert the record straight.

[NZsarge]

And why cowboy, would my ears have been burning yesterday? What ever was done, it wasn't me or my fault - just to sert the record straight.

I thought it might have been you in Dannevirke at about 10:45 yesterday actually, saw a whole bunch of bikes heading north with a female R6 rider mid-pack.

[Meanie]

ooo ooo ooo, pick me! pick me! pick me!

can I come too, mister?

Only if you behave yourself

[yod]

Only if you behave yourself

the bird is absolutely gleaming....it's got to be put on show

[Meanie]

the bird is absolutely gleaming....it's got to be put on show

The connie and VFR are looking a little shabby so ill bring them round tonight, you should have them ready for us for the week end

[Maha]

It is magic. Guarenteed to put a smile on your face. Watch the :Police: when the roads striaghten out a bit cause they can hide over the crests.

Was born and raised in Palmmy, been over that road a few times, everytime in a car though enroute to Masterton.



Cool, you will love it! Hope it's dry. Heard you were visiting town :niceone:

Yeah a fleeting visit, be good to catch up with some of you yokalls (is that even a word?)


OOOhhh what time you gonna hit vinegar hill, might have to organise a welcoming posse, love that bit of road, especially at night

Dunno, want to get away from here at 9am, I will txt Cowboyz when we get to Mangaweka. I thinks it a tad over 600 K's from here, taking in a few stops for smoke/drink/piss/food ....looking like later in the day.

[Meanie]

Dunno, want to get away from here at 9am, I will txt Cowboyz when we get to Mangaweka. I thinks it a tad over 600 K's from here, taking in a few stops for smoke/drink/piss/food ....looking like later in the day.

Sweet, Cowboyz will flick me a text, all going well well come out and meet you on the start of vinager hill, sounds like it might be tea at my place, I live right next to cowboyz. Ive had to go to counceling ever since he moved next door, wonder if thats a coincidence

[yod]

Was born and raised in Palmmy, been over that road a few times, everytime in a car though enroute to Masterton.


you're thinking of the Pahiatua Track (which is also mint)

Vinegar Hill is SH54 - runs from SH1 just north of Hunterville to Feilding/Cheltenham

[Maha]

Sweet, Cowboyz will flick me a text, all going well well come out and meet you on the start of vinager hill, sounds like it might be tea at my place, I live right next to cowboyz. Ive had to go to counceling ever since he moved next door, wonder if thats a coincidence

Be a good sport and get some Codys for me and a bottle of Sav Blanc for Anne will ya? Fix ya up for it promise....:shifty:


you're thinking of the Pahiatua Track (which is also mint)

Vinegar Hill is SH54 - runs from SH1 just north of Hunterville to Feilding/Cheltenham

I use to travel from Rotorua and turn off at Vinegar hill then down through Ashhurst, the gorge ,woodville... cant really say I have been over the Track, maybe once. Yes once it is, Masterton to the Lido Pools, never had the balls to jump off the platform as a kid, managed it as a Man though....:whistle:

[yod]

I use to travel from Rotorua and turn off at Vinegar hill then down through Ashhurst, the gorge ,woodville... cant really say I have been over the Track, maybe once. Yes once it is, Masterton to the Lido Pools, never had the balls to jump off the platform as a kid, managed it as a Man though....:whistle:

ahhh i gotcha....yeah scratch my comments...you know where you're going lol

you should DEFINITELY go for a pootle over the track then

[Dani-D]

I thought it might have been you in Dannevirke at about 10:45 yesterday actually, saw a whole bunch of bikes heading north with a female R6 rider mid-pack.


Hmm what colour was her bike? Not a red/white?

[blacksheep]

I thought it might have been you in Dannevirke at about 10:45 yesterday actually, saw a whole bunch of bikes heading north with a female R6 rider mid-pack.

that was tash on the r6

[yod]

The connie and VFR are looking a little shabby so ill bring them round tonight, you should have them ready for us for the week end

you're kidding right?

the VFR no probs, drop it off whenever, it's a honda after all, and a blue one to boot :niceone:

the bus....i'll give the army base a call and see if they've got a spare battalion or two to assist....might just have it done by the end of the month

[blacksheep]

Hmm what colour was her bike? Not a red/white?

thats tash's

[NZsarge]

Hmm what colour was her bike? Not a red/white?

Yep.


that was tash on the r6

Ah ok.
:scratch: Tash?

[blacksheep]

Yep.



Ah ok.
:scratch: Tash?

think you saw her at manfield,she races an rg150

[cowboyz]

OOOhhh what time you gonna hit vinegar hill, might have to organise a welcoming posse, love that bit of road, especially at night

Timing could work out mint.

ooo ooo ooo, pick me! pick me! pick me!

can I come too, mister?

Look how big his head got when Dani-D called him Mr. Dont you start!


Only if you behave yourself
Well that keeps Yod out. Dont you want him to ride with us?


Was born and raised in Palmmy,
sorry..

Yeah a fleeting visit, be good to catch up with some of you yokalls (is that even a word?)
will be good. about to put a thread up re fri night.

Dunno, want to get away from here at 9am, I will txt Cowboyz when we get to Mangaweka. I thinks it a tad over 600 K's from here, taking in a few stops for smoke/drink/piss/food ....looking like later in the day.
leave there at 9am should put you somewhere near here about 4ish. Unless you have a Triumph rider with you who likes coffee, then we will see ya sunday.


Sweet, Cowboyz will flick me a text, all going well well come out and meet you on the start of vinager hill, sounds like it might be tea at my place, I live right next to cowboyz. Ive had to go to counceling ever since he moved next door, wonder if thats a coincidence
I just here to give you something to aspire to...........


And why cowboy, would my ears have been burning yesterday? What ever was done, it wasn't me or my fault - just to sert the record straight.

Well you did call Meanie, Mr! Brought it all on yourself.

[NZsarge]

think you saw her at manfield,she races an rg150

Ohh, okey doke then. :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Sweet, Cowboyz will flick me a text, all going well well come out and meet you on the start of vinager hill

I'd be into that given a decent day. Always up for a spin through V Hill.

[oscarnz]

mint. Where is that?

My X is building it. He will need some testers before it gets launched. Will let you know

[KiwiKat]

[QUOTE=chanceyy;1729890]a few pics from today are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/chanceyyy/140908SundayPootle#)

Thanks for posting the photos. Nice to inform the family on what we've been up to.

Looking forward to a future ride.

[Bonez]

Went on Gary's "economy" run today. Met up with Martin at the Carterton sprints. Quiet wee toodle home. Gary can fill you in on the details. :devil2:

[GSVR]

Went on Gary's "economy" run today. Met up with Martin at the Carterton sprints Quiet wee toodle home. Gary can fill you in on the details. :devil2:

Turned out to be quite a bit longer than I had planned for. I could blame the late arriving latte sipping smoke roller that arrived 3 minutes before 1pm. But then if that delay hadn't occured then we would have missed Sly and Melissa. I suppose the 4 wrong turns I made ate up a bit of time too ;(
Around 280kms on my trip meter

Thanks to everyone that turned up. I will post the figures soon on the other thread. Sorry for the overrun.

[Bonez]

Turned out to be quite a bit longer than I had planned for. I could blame the late arriving latte sipping smoke roller that arrived 3 minutes before 1pm. But then if that delay hadn't occured then we would have missed Sly and Melissa. I suppose the 4 wrong turns I made ate up a bit of time too ;(
Around 280kms on my trip meter

Thanks to everyone that turned up. I will post the figures soon on the other thread. Sorry for the overrun.Hey Gary it was good to be out on the bike. The castle point rd detour ment more riding. We could have gone to Tainui then back to Alfredton ;)

Even had time to do an oil change or two:niceone:

[slydesigns]

Thanks for the ride Gary. Never been to the sprints and I'm seriously considering entering the next one in November.

Had a blast on the twistie stuff and enjoyed trying to keep up with the SV and the Monster Tiger. Wish I hadn't jumped on the 955i though, got a craving for displacement now!

Think its time for me to invest in some proper leathers aswell.

[KiwiKat]

I went on the CDMTC ride to castlepoint today. Wish I'd gone with you guys instead.

My impressions - poorly organised, for a club. Lost 2 bikes at pahiatua because instructions weren't clear, wasted 1/2 hour looking and waiting, group split (bad directions) back of mauriceville and most regrouped at Masterton. Amazing 'Gale' force winds at castlepoint on ridge, found 2 lost riders.

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Nice caring group of riders though.

[Bonez]

I went on the CDMTC ride to castlepoint today. Wish I'd gone with you guys instead.

My impressions - poorly organised, for a club. Lost 2 bikes at pahiatua because instructions weren't clear, wasted 1/2 hour looking and waiting, group split (bad directions) back of mauriceville and most regrouped at Masterton. Amazing 'Gale' force winds at castlepoint on ridge, found 2 lost riders.

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Nice caring group of riders though.Bummer about the bruising.

Good excuse for the yellow repaint you think?

[GSVR]

I went on the CDMTC ride to castlepoint today. Wish I'd gone with you guys instead.

My impressions - poorly organised, for a club. Lost 2 bikes at pahiatua because instructions weren't clear, wasted 1/2 hour looking and waiting, group split (bad directions) back of mauriceville and most regrouped at Masterton. Amazing 'Gale' force winds at castlepoint on ridge, found 2 lost riders.

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Nice caring group of riders though.

Could have been worse. Ask HornetBoy about his Kat.
Must have been a day for dissorganisation and confussion as the sprints had organisation/equipment issues getting the results out too.

[Meanie]

Gotta love that castlepoint road

[blacksheep]

had a good ride out with the cd's bit of a muddle at times but its all part of the fun,you have to have a bit of patience at times and just have a laugh.good to see some new faces :sunny:

[cowboyz]

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Nice caring group of riders though.
Bugger. Wind was up a bit today. Not that I was actually riding cause I am old and tired.

[slydesigns]

cause I am old and tired.

HA... like your bike.

damn its been a while since I put a smackdown on the Kwaka, seems everyone else has been getting in the cheap shots way before me.

[banditrider]

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Dagnabbit! Nasty - don't try that too often. Glad you're alright and obviously got home ok. Hope the bike's sorted asap.

[cowboyz]

I have never seen you ride - which proves I dont use my mirrors.

[Bonez]

I have never seen you ride - which proves I dont use my mirrors.How many EMUs does it take to change a light bulb?

[KiwiKat]

Castlepoint road is mint. The conditions were a bit crap but that's the luck of the draw.

[KiwiKat]

Dagnabbit! Nasty - don't try that too often. Glad you're alright and obviously got home ok. Hope the bike's sorted asap.

Experience builds, I don't think Katana's like strong side winds. Duct tape comes in black. (Parts approx $700US)

[cowboyz]

How many EMUs does it take to change a light bulb?
EMU are not afriad of the dark.


Experience builds, I don't think Katana's like strong side winds. Duct tape comes in black. (Parts approx $700US)

I am pretty sure I have some mirrors and things lying round here from my old one if your in need of some minor parts.

[Bonez]

EMU are not afriad of the dark.Now who said the light bulb was blown or it was nighttime? :whistle:

[cowboyz]

Too much drinkies there bonezy?

[Bonez]

Too much drinkies there bonezy?Nah just on a high after todays ride :niceone:

[sugilite]

Rightio! Went for a bit of a scoot to manfield last Sunday. Went over the saddle road and had a bit of fun, then a no nonsense straight through spin to the track. Chatted away the day to loads of old acquaintances. Right at the end, Meanie, 86 and NZSarge showed up. Lance, Meanie and Chanceyy scooted for home, Sarge went off to watch motogp which left 86 and I to go for a pootle.

I followed 86 to Ashhurst, then I led over the saddle road. My rear tyre started spinning out of right hand turns, a bit of a worry when I only have 75 to 80 hp at most. We stopped on a corner with a view of the eastern side and the tyre looked a bit sad, depressed even! I took up 86 kind offer of a ride on his Tiger and thoroughly enjoyed my ride down to Woodville on it...very comfy and I was really suprised how fast it whipped through the revs being a triple and all! Over all...very impressive!

Anyways, back to earth with a thump and off home I went on the 750. Coming a long my road the tyre was giving really, REALLY bizarre feed back, even though I was in limp mode. It felt as if it were flat (it wasn't) and the tyre was rolling over the edge of the rim!!! I've never felt anything quite like it. Anyways, I've been busy running the groover over 2 sets of tyres and now have a tough decision to make, hmmm Dunlops or Pirellis???? :shifty:

[Bonez]

I'm quite disappointed you haven't considered quality nylon ;)

[86GSXR]

I managed 492 km so far this weekend beginning on the Friday ride. Accompanied Sarah to Wellie at 7.00 am yesterday morning! Wet and VERY gusty. The Tiger is soooo bloody comfortable though, nothings a problem. Breakfast with Mum, then a quick scoot around town (god, it's a day trip to even get round the bays these days in Wellie, bloody traffic) then Hutt motorway, Haywards, and Piecock Hill. EXTREMELY windy up there but at least I was blown away from the precipice and not over it lol.

Got to Shannon for a quick stop and notice a message from Garry that there's a trip to the Umutoi MC headquarters to check on the battered occupants.

Had a nice run out there (god that road is BRILLIANT) confirmed there were no deaths and that the mightly Daytona will rise again :rockon:

Followed up with a very relaxed leisuerly cruise back to Ashhurst then home :yes:

No riding today though, man, is it wet or what!

[chanceyy]

I managed 492 km so far this weekend beginning on the Friday ride. Accompanied Sarah to Wellie at 7.00 am yesterday morning! Wet and VERY gusty. The Tiger is soooo bloody comfortable though, nothings a problem. Breakfast with Mum, then a quick scoot around town (god, it's a day trip to even get round the bays these days in Wellie, bloody traffic) then Hutt motorway, Haywards, and Piecock Hill. EXTREMELY windy up there but at least I was blown away from the precipice and not over it lol.

Got to Shannon for a quick stop and notice a message from Garry that there's a trip to the Umutoi MC headquarters to check on the battered occupants.

Had a nice run out there (god that road is BRILLIANT) confirmed there were no deaths and that the mightly Daytona will rise again :rockon:

Followed up with a very relaxed leisuerly cruise back to Ashhurst then home :yes:

No riding today though, man, is it wet or what!

yeah echo that windy ride to welly yesterday.. left about 5.30pm and not a bad run down really .. a few cross winds did not seem to worry BB .. over Haywards was fun just on dark with a foggy visor but all good .. stayed nice & dry though so bonus ...

BB is about to get her bling put on, so no more oiling chain & hopefully I might have a fairly dry run home later today .. rain has eased off in welly wood

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a nice :ride: hope it wasn't too bad on the way back? And you won't have to oil the chain tonight! I must get one on the Tiger asap :yes:

[chanceyy]

Sounds like a nice :ride: hope it wasn't too bad on the way back? And you won't have to oil the chain tonight! I must get one on the Tiger asap :yes:

hmm home via piecock today .. quite a few rocks on corners & quite wet in places but at least it was a pretty dry run home. really good as its hard to spot the bike has a scottoiler on it .. she is hiding pretty good :D

also got a headlight protector on her now .. and fixed the packrack & handgrip that was loose ..

next will be tires before the 1000k ride and prob oil change .. all good

hey are you doing the capital 1000k ride ?? should be good one :D

[86GSXR]

Ummm, what and when is it? lol

[chanceyy]

Ummm, what and when is it? lol



here is the thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=81766) all about it .. with routes & all :D


see you there ???

[86GSXR]

Ah yes! I don't know yet, that's my birthday. It'll be a good ride, hope the election doesn't f_ _k it up <_<

[ynot slow]

Sometimes I hate working Saturday till 2.30.Be good to take new bike on it.

[chanceyy]

Ah yes! I don't know yet, that's my birthday. It'll be a good ride, hope the election doesn't f_ _k it up <_<


Yeah I know it is :D ... & wot better way to spend it than out on the bike :laugh: .. at least we can miss the news all day cause it will be full of election stuff

[86GSXR]

You'll need a pretty quick new bike if you leave at 2.30 lol. Now, WHAT NEW bike????? Spill!

[86GSXR]

Yeah I know it is :D ... & wot better way to spend it than out on the bike :laugh: .. at least we can miss the news all day cause it will be full of election stuff

Hell yeah :rockon: I'm tempted :yes:

[ynot slow]

Possibly bandit with the suzuki summerfest promo coming soon $12g plus extras,not sure on extras lol,to good a price not to look at.

[ynot slow]

Ah yes! I don't know yet, that's my birthday. It'll be a good ride, hope the election doesn't f_ _k it up <_<

Shit ya don't look 60 yet,go grey power.My bloody birthday is a Friday night ride night and soon.

[chanceyy]

Hell yeah :rockon: I'm tempted :yes:

Awesome :D .. will be a fantastic ride for sure :yes: ... finally get to do forgotten highway :clap: :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Possibly bandit with the suzuki summerfest promo coming soon $12g plus extras,not sure on extras lol,to good a price not to look at.

Ah yes, the summerfest!!! Blardy GOOD price, I'd go for it!!! That's brand new I take it? What extra's?

[86GSXR]

Shit ya don't look 60 yet,go grey power.My bloody birthday is a Friday night ride night and soon.

There's a reason I don't look over 60 ya cheeky sod :crazy: OK, your shout on the Friday ride, sounds good, thanks Tone :woohoo:


Awesome :D .. will be a fantastic ride for sure :yes: ... finally get to do forgotten highway :clap: :niceone:

Well, that's one damn good reason to sign up :rockon:

[chanceyy]

Well, that's one damn good reason to sign up :rockon:

Free entry is the other reason :clap: :niceone:

Now to get a few ks under the belt over the next month to do the distance .. ahh labour weekend coming up .. :blip:

[ynot slow]

Yep new,when looking at other late models price say $14g for vfr800/cbr blackbird and about 4-5yrs old 20-30000km economy of new makes sense,saw a Triumph rs and st models keen on around $10g tempting too,hard choice but no rush yet.

Might have too buy a beer or ten,only seems like yesterday it was my 35th.