Hornet Swarm Night City

[GSXR Trace]

Do you ride it every day? If not, or it's just left out where any buttmunch can get at it then, if you ever need to, you're welcome to store it at my place in a locked garage. I've got room for a few more bikes just need to convince my beloved that I need more bikes!

I wonder if said buttmunch has a GixxerSixxer and was trying to nick off with the smuggler for himself instead of just trying to break into it.

Thanks for the offer, if it starts getting messed with too much I may consider that! Its covered up, and locked to two steel pillars, and on a level where you have to have a swipe card to access with vehicle and covered by cameras etc, so its unlikely to get stollen, but people can get at it to play with it.

It didn't look like they tried to break into it (probably easier than take the whole thing) and definitely looked like they were trying to take the whole thing!


Why would anyone want the back of their bike to look like that?

you're in enough trouble mister, I'd watch it!!

[zeocen]

Well after a heart to heart with Justin I think I may have finally decided on my next bike. It's a sensible, down to earth and mature decision (lol what). Married life awaits me and I need to slow down and save on gas and rego!

But that's not to say the bike won't be fun, I've ridden it already and I know it's a blast! And it's LIGHT!

I think all that needs to be decided now, is what colour to get.

[wanpo]

Well after a heart to heart with Justin I think I may have finally decided on my next bike. It's a sensible, down to earth and mature decision (lol what). Married life awaits me and I need to slow down and save on gas and rego!

But that's not to say the bike won't be fun, I've ridden it already and I know it's a blast! And it's LIGHT!

I think all that needs to be decided now, is what colour to get.

So not taking an R1 for a test ride?
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your in enough trouble mister, id watch it!!
*You're *I'd

[GSXR Trace]

fuck i never make those sorts of stupid errors, and it normally bugs me when others do:facepalm:... happy now?!

[zeocen]

So not taking an R1 for a test ride?
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*You're *I'd

I decided against going supersport and decided a more docile approach. I still have the zx14 for when I feel like having ridiculous power :D

[GSXR Trace]

shit he definitely test rode that on all possible terrains... back wheel, front wheel, on road, dirt, bush and field... love it!

[gijoe1313]

fuck i never make those sorts of stupid errors, and it normally bugs me when others do:facepalm:... happy now?!


shit he definitely test rode that on all possible terrains... back wheel, front wheel, on road, dirt, bush and field... love it!

Such a potty mouth my dear! :shutup: Sure you aren't suffering a bit of Tourettes? :whistle:

[wanpo]

happy now?!

Getting there, however you still seem to have some problems putting a capital letter at the beginning of each of your sentences...


fuck i never...
*I


you're in enough...


shit he definitely...

I'll stop now, trolling for the sake of trolling isn't funny :shutup:

[gijoe1313]

I'll stop now, trolling for the sake of trolling isn't funny :shutup:

234044

Both genders included to ensure no charges of bias can be laid!

[Sharry]

Seriously thinking of hornet 600 because of how amazingly light it is. Not sure if I will look too big on it or not!

I have already offered to swap your bike with Cherry, coming to your senses now are you? :yes:

[zeocen]

Your bike is about to have a younger brother of the same colour Sharry, I guess your voodoo magic worked!

[gale_wolf]

Oh ho, so will I see it tomorrow? Still planning to pick up your packbag, actually do you have a rack for the new Hornet? I should be home all day, Dr George is doing a full service on my precious.

[zeocen]

In the immortal words of Britney Spears; Oops, I did it again.

[gijoe1313]

Welcome back to the Hornet fold my long lost childer! You have seen the light and been transmorgified into one of the true brethen! Amen my brother!

I was with the young zeocen awaiting his re-genesis, and lo, it was good! Much joy was evinced and though in the beginning, he was unsure and unsteady of purpose (he wished to go home via the moronway! :no:) He was enlightened by many guiding souls that he should go forth unto the twisties and be enveloped in the heavenly light that is for returning bikers.

The soul and sound as he wound his way through the windy roads of Whitford, meandering the muses and mustering his magnum opus of Maraetai, harrying the hills and hurtling along his apothesis and approaching the apogee of his phoenix like rebirth!

To his new ride and refreshing of his soul, I salute his new CB600 in redemption red!

I do so hope he posts some photos of his lovely new bike! :love:

[Gremlin]

Zeocen got a new bike.

[zeocen]

I do so hope he posts some photos of his lovely new bike! :love:

You'll have to settle for bastardised iPhone pics!

1. Teaser!

2. Fresh outta the crate!

3.Bigger sibling stealing the limelight.

4.Ride washed down with a cooling iced tea.

5.Having a bit of a yarn to his bigger sibling.

6. Warm~

[TOTO]

Ooops you did it again...

[zeocen]

I reckon we should go to Whitford and have dinner there, to get some nice roads in once off the motorway. What so you guys think?

[wanpo]

I reckon we should go to Whitford and have dinner there, to get some nice roads in once off the motorway. What so you guys think?

You... want to go for a ride? This bike has done wonders for you already.

[zeocen]

Just a little one :p! I like the tiny howick to Whitford road and with maraetai just peeking around the corner I may even be tempted to stay after dinner!

[gale_wolf]

I was going to bail tonight (still feeling a bit crook after some dodgy food) but since the Whitford ride's pretty close to home I might come along anyway, at least for the ride out, probably won't be eating though. That's *if* everyone's keen to do Whitford to keep Zeo happy!

[gijoe1313]

I think Whitford is a goer, then it can continue on through the Hunuas after dinner! Sounds like a plan! Gasp! :gob:

[zeocen]

There is I think a cafe in Whitford, also The General Store which are pretty sizable portions and a nice outside eating area. Then opposite that is Amy's Kitchen but not sure if that is open. General Store is prolly the best bet.

[Interceptor]

I'll be there... looks like it is now down to me to represent the VFR800 club.

[zeocen]

Haha sorry! Yours was the better sounding one anyway!

[gale_wolf]

On the plus side at least there'll be another actual Hornet on the Hornet ride.

Have to say I'm disappointed Zeo didn't buy a Busa. I wanted to ride it :rolleyes:

[Interceptor]

Haha sorry! Yours was the better sounding one anyway!

No worries, unfortunate though that the partial gut of your VFR800 exhaust didn't work out quite as well as hoped. I think it was just dumb luck on my part that mine sounds as it does.

I am looking forward to seeing your new bike though!

[TOTO]

so what did we learn tonight:

1. Zeocen has a new bike and he respects it.
2. It has made him actually wanting to go out riding.
3. Gremlin hates cricket.
4. GiJoe is missing some male company
5. Wanpo has an improved rear end.
6. Don't follow the Intercepror while he is overtaking.
7. the food at tha restaurant - so fresh :drool:

[gijoe1313]

And the secret word for today is ... Fresh, care of TOTO!

Good ride last night, due to the slow service, the fresh food did eat into travel time via hunuas. Ah, well next time!:rolleyes:

So fresh riding next week :msn-wink:

(And yes, I did get fresh with TOTO and Wanpo! :whistle:)

[GSXR Trace]

So fresh riding next week :msn-wink:

(And yes, I did get fresh with TOTO and Wanpo! :whistle:)

Oh dear... kinda pleased I couldn't make this ride by the sound of that! :rolleyes:

[zeocen]

Just got home from an evening ride after work :devil2:

I loves my bike.

But yeah, that restaurant was pathetic :/ It was well over an hour before we got our food. Highlight of my night is seeing Toto with his first meal, looking away and looking back and it had disappeared. He inhaled it.
I didn't think much of my steak and the garlic bread was luke warm at best! :( Still, nice ride out there though - my tyres are nicely scrubbed in!

[gale_wolf]

Yup nice bike Zeo :)

Although as I recall, the choice of eateries was yours? :p

[zeocen]

I gave three choices! Justin chose that out of the three!

I've been there before and had shit food too :I

[gijoe1313]

I gave three choices! Justin chose that out of the three!

I've been there before and had shit food too :I

Methinks dost protest too much sirrah, as all present can attest to, you were the one gaily suggesting that locality for vittles! And since you already knew the place was not up to your lofty standards, whyfore thou art not contemptible in suggesting our repast there?

Methinks we shall deign to dine in degustation dwellings elsewhere next!

[wanpo]

Also what were you trying to say about my mirrors at the stupid roadworks lights?

[zeocen]

Ohh haha, I was saying it was cool how they have their own kawaii lil lights :P

[wanpo]

Gotcha. I need to so something about my tail light, I'm not a big fan of the shape of it. Did a mock electrical taping over the bottom half which I liked a bit more

[TOTO]

gotcha. I need to so something about my tail light, i'm not a big fan of the shape of it. Did a mock electrical taping over the bottom half which i liked a bit more


i'm not a squid

tui




________________

[wanpo]

tui

Ha, you can talk. how many times did you pop the front wheel? :p

[gale_wolf]

Ha, you can talk. how many times did you pop the front wheel? :p
Motorbikes, they just do that sometimes.

[TOTO]

Ha, you can talk. how many times did you pop the front wheel? :p

I dont know what you are talking about. wheelies are illegal and not smart, nor clever :nono:

[TOTO]

ou, look what I found on the trade-me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers//auction-356731402.htm

[GSXR Trace]

Alright boys, whats the quickest way out to maraetai... i have an idea of which way would be best (when going early sunday morning)... so te rakau drive via eastern highway or mt wellington; or highbrook? or another way? and i don't want the twisties, gonna be in the cage and want to get as much sleep as I can before going!

[TOTO]

Highbrook offramp - Botany - Maraeitai

Is the quickest I think.

[GSXR Trace]

justin and I agree... you are WRONG!

[gijoe1313]

justin and I agree... you are WRONG!

Go pack your gear, get some sleep and remember to set your alarm clock! Sheesh! :rolleyes:

[GSXR Trace]

Go pack your gear, get some sleep and remember to set your alarm clock! Sheesh! :rolleyes:

yes dad! :P
the last two events i have only gotten about an hour or two sleep before it... keep ya hair on!

[TOTO]

justin and I agree... you are WRONG!

watch your tongue miss or I might be tempted to take you on a gravel randevu when I have a chance :rolleyes:

[GSXR Trace]

watch your tongue miss or I might be tempted to take you on a gravel randevu when I have a chance :rolleyes:

me, watch my tongue? yeah right!
and you wouldn't even try to take me on gravel on purpose and think you would live, because you know better!

[TOTO]

if Mohamed does not go to the mountain, the mountain will go to Mohamed

[Gremlin]

justin and I agree... you are WRONG!
You announce that with such enthusiasm anyone would think you're making some brand new statement no-one knows... :rolleyes:

Off at East Tamaki, Ormiston Rd, Sandstone Rd to Whitford, is probably the quickest route.

[wanpo]

If coming from north, I prefer the South Eastern -> Botany route. Feels more direct, probably slower though (depending on the lights)

[GSXR Trace]

If coming from north, I prefer the South Eastern -> Botany route. Feels more direct, probably slower though (depending on the lights)

yep thats the route i used, and at 6am the lights were all green in the direction i was heading... so probably not slower! I got out there in plenty of time! :yes:

[TOTO]

yep thats the route i used, and at 6am the lights were all green in the direction i was heading... so probably not slower! I got out there in plenty of time! :yes:

Did you win ?

[TOTO]

who is not scared of the rain today ?

[steelphoenix]

Not scared of the rain... but I don't have a bike. Boyfriend will be elsewhere, avec bike. :(

Gorram it, need one of my own. Soon. KITTEH WANT BIKACYLE NAO.

[gale_wolf]

Gorram it, ...
Another Browncoat, shiny.

Dunno about the rain today, keen to ride but will keep an eye on the weather.

[zeocen]

I'm not at work today but if you guys come south flick me a text and I'll prolly join you. Justin was talking about becoming regulars at that Clevedon pub, the one we had those nice pizzas at. That sounds good I reckon, become regulars and get discounts, plus you have some sweet roads to ride on, botany, whitford, maraetai and then clevedon.

I'm keen for that, those pizzas were yum as! :P

I went for a bit of a tiki-tour in the weekend on my bike, some exploration and offroading (as well as gatecrashing a deserted park). Here are some pics! God I love light bikes so much, so versatile!

[gijoe1313]

Wait, is this the real zeocen posting? :gob: :blink:

[steelphoenix]

I guess someone stole his password...

[wanpo]

plus I have some sweet roads to ride on, botany, whitford, home.

Fixed that for you

[zeocen]

If you're going to the Clevedon pub, you'd cover all the roads I mentioned before ending up at the pub.

If you're going to join the ever-hilarious and not at all tiresome bandwagon of me leaving rides early, at least put the legwork in to make sure your baseless jokes are geographically sound.

[gale_wolf]

Clevedon pub, was that the one where we had the cupcakes (thoughtfully provided by Steel Phoenix) for Zeocen's birthday?

[steelphoenix]

I vote for that ride - next week, so I can attend! :bleh:

[TOTO]

Ok , ride is on then. see ya at the library. :)

[zeocen]

Clevedon pub, was that the one where we had the cupcakes (thoughtfully provided by Steel Phoenix) for Zeocen's birthday?

Yup that's the one, with the delicious pizzas!

Steel: This might become a regular I think so it won't matter!

[gijoe1313]

Well did the ride out to Clevedon Hotel, no sight of zeocen (even did the txting thing!) Met Wanpo's mate on the 600cibby and slicks for tonights wet riding! :blink:

Was fun, pizzas were delicious, the full glare of the heater when it turned on was quite amazing! Momotea for drinks and the usual outrageous story telling. TOTO was on form tonight with his unique way of relating his tales! :lol:

Nice wet ride home, brought back good memories of my usual outrageous rides to back and beyond! :innocent:

Didn't even get a txt from Tracey! :oi-grr:

[GSXR Trace]

Didn't even get a txt from Tracey! :oi-grr:

What ever made you think i was coming this week? My excursion the other week was a one off... i have class till late remember!

[TOTO]

Yea I was wandering why the CBR kept sliding side wise and almost came off the roundabout and it all came clear while stopped at those road works - hypersport tyres (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/344-michelin_slicks_and_wets/3733-michelin_power_one.aspx). Great if we were on a race track but at the cold dark and wet night , not the best solution to put it mildly. I suppose that classifies as an adventure since I reckon it falls under the category of Taking inappropriate equipment on places it is not meant to be :facepalm:

Also someone needs to explain to Wanpo how the traffic light activation in NZ works. I saw him last time and then also tonight at the traffic lights. Dude you could have stayed at the lights for an hour the way you stop without it turning green. Let me take away your ignorance next week :psst:

[Gremlin]

Don't let Toto touch you in your special area Wanpo... You've been warned. :psst:

[TOTO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB-_S95Skwo

[wanpo]

Also someone needs to explain to Wanpo how the traffic light activation in NZ works. I saw him last time and then also tonight at the traffic lights. Dude you could have stayed at the lights for an hour the way you stop without it turning green. Let me take away your ignorance next week :psst:

I'm not sure what lights you mean in particular, but I'm usually walking my bike back and forward over the sensors. Unless I see someone behind me, then I move forward, let them trigger it.

[gijoe1313]

What ever made you think i was coming this week? My excursion the other week was a one off... i have class till late remember!

What a miss goody two shoes, not even cutting a class now and then! :bleh: But you know I only ribbing you, you do plenty of riding back to your cowbell town! :msn-wink:

[zeocen]

Sorry I forgot to take some medication and was too dizzy to ride :<

Is anyone going to the beach hop this weekend?

[gale_wolf]

Riding in rain is nothing new but for me it would usually be part of my daily commute, splitting carefully through traffic on well-lit main roads while getting soaked in a downpour.

So the rain added a point of difference to a ride along roads more often travelled when dry, front wheel slide is always an interesting experience, then very dark and even more wet on the way out of Clevedon back over the hill and through to Whitford.

Great pizza at Clevedon, followed by the usual BS-talk at Momotea always good for a laugh. Then the all-too-familiar action of chucking wet gear into the drying cupboard at home, and swapping to use spare dry gear this morning for the daily commute.

Also let it be noted that wet weather pants always lose their waterproof-ness in the crotch first :angry: :facepalm: :violin:

[TOTO]

Also let it be noted that wet weather pants always lose their waterproof-ness in the crotch first :angry: :facepalm: :violin:

Remind me next time to show you the secret of keeping your pants dry for longer...

[wanpo]

Remind me next time to show you the secret of keeping your pants dry for longer...

Toto's full of secrets :o

[gijoe1313]

Toto's full of secrets :o

What is seen cannot be un-seen, what is heard cannot be un-heard, with TOTO you get the full stereophonic experience of both at times! :blink: He is after all ... a Full Satisfaction Facillitator! :shit:

[gale_wolf]

Remind me next time to show you the secret of keeping your pants dry for longer...
Don't pee in them?

[TOTO]

Don't pee in them?

No there actually is a trick to keeping dryer.


Hey Alan, Alan, Alan.... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaPepCVepCg)

[GSXR Trace]

No, its steve, steve, steve...

[Sharry]

That was just sooo funny :lol:

[steelphoenix]

*snerk* I rather liked the grumbly tortoise, myself. :)

[TOTO]

monday looks to be fining up then. Feel like a nice "clear visor" ride folks ?

[Gremlin]

What's a clear visor? :scratch: Is that like, when its really clean? It's really hard keeping them clean...

[GSXR Trace]

If I can get my embryo made between classes during the day, I may come hunting for a ride, but if not I will be home working on it. And obviously if I do come, I'll be coming late... so any idea where you think you may head this week?

[GSXR Trace]

On second thoughts, I may be sleeping.... didn't sleep last night, and not sure how much i will get tonight :facepalm:

[TOTO]

What's a clear visor? :scratch: Is that like, when its really clean? It's really hard keeping them clean...

Does anyone have a book he can be coloring in ?:baby:


not sure tracey but i'll txt you

[steelphoenix]

I'm gonna be stuck in a committee meeting, which sucketh much ass. :( Week after that, I'm working...

Week after that, I get to show off my pretty new bike to you all. :woohoo:

[gale_wolf]

Week after that, I get to show off my pretty new bike to you all. :woohoo:
Sounds like you bought the CBR?

[steelphoenix]

Sounds like you bought the CBR?

How'd you guess? :bleh: Yes, I'll be picking her up on Tuesday. Now I need to think of a name... *thinky face*

[zeocen]

Oh wow is it one of those new CBR250s?
They are sexy as!

[steelphoenix]

Haha, no, they don't land until May/June. Couldn't wait that long... Mine's a 1990, one of the MC-22s (45HP FTW!). Looks pretty much like this (http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/07/bikepics-1920425-full.jpg), but with a black pillion seat and the 'CBR' decals on the rear fairing under the pillion seat.

I took her for a test ride for shits 'n giggles (after test-riding a VTR). It was luv. :love:

[TOTO]

Hornet is playing up again. will be on the GN tomorrow. AGAIN !

[gale_wolf]

Not sure about the new CBR250, the idea of a single thumper inheriting the CBR name doesn't fit right. And they look kinda ugly to my eye, really don't like that can.

I think the last time I rode of those early 90s ones was when GIJoe's bro had one, same colours too. That would've been back in the mid 90s, /old! Lotsa fun those CBRs.

[steelphoenix]

They're very cute, but they aren't an RR, really...

She is epic fun! I'm going to take her on the St Heliers GP as soon as I can, because leaning into the corners is just so much fun on her. The racebike scream is just fantastic, too. :love: My flatmates aren't going to be best pleased when I start her up at 6am...

Need a name, need a name...

[zeocen]

Well they've never claimed to be an RR, lots of CBRs, people just know the CBR250RRs mostly. New bike looks awesome.

[gale_wolf]

True it doesn't claim to be an RR. To me, the name CBR250 still implies late 80s to early 90s CBR250RR, which I used to ride. Just call me old fashioned then because I think the new one's pretty damn fugly :p But luckily for Honda I'm not the target demographic for it.

[zeocen]

You old fashioned gramps! Well you told me to call you it! :D

I like the direction Honda are heading, it may not to be what everyone likes but at least they're trying something new and not just playing it safe *coughkawasakicough*
:P!
Any Honda is a good Honda though, so nice one Steel! Has it got some nice pipes to make that high revving engine sound great?


PS. If you're in the market for a CB600 buy one soon, the model changes again for mid to late 2011 and the price is going to skyrocket. The model looks almost exactly like a barebones mini-predator, which isn't really to my taste (but might be to yours: digital rev counter, predator-ish light and instrument cluster, stocky tail and non clear rear light hehe) but the big kicker is that it somehow managed to gain 20kg!!

[steelphoenix]

Yeah, she sounds good (to me, I may be biased...). Very crackly down the bottom of the rev range, then up to full racebike scream at about 6k revs. You'll get to judge in a couple of weeks... :)

I do like the look of the current CBR600 (it, the Yammie Fazer 6, and the Triumph Daytona are on my 'I want' list), if they're doing a naked version I will be less interested... <_<

[TOTO]

Have you got a link to the new Cb600 that you are talking about ? I wnana see it

[gale_wolf]

You old fashioned gramps! Well you told me to call you it! :D
Young whipper-snappers these days, no respect! :p


Yeah, she sounds good (to me, I may be biased...). Very crackly down the bottom of the rev range, then up to full racebike scream at about 6k revs. You'll get to judge in a couple of weeks... :)

Somebody's been enjoying her new bike. Wait until you hear it going through 14k+ revs. Not that I'm suggesting you should do that. :nono:


I do like the look of the current CBR600 (it, the Yammie Fazer 6, and the Triumph Daytona are on my 'I want' list)...
Dunno about the others but I thought the Daytona was horribly uncomfortable. For me the seat's too high and the clip-ons are too low, even more so than the kwaka 636. But the Daytona does look absolutely mint.

[gijoe1313]

Well seems like a variety of places are rearing their head, but if conditions are okay, will be a scoot through the Hunuas!

And some food and drinkies along the way, somewhere! :scratch:

[steelphoenix]

Somebody's been enjoying her new bike. Wait until you hear it going through 14k+ revs. Not that I'm suggesting you should do that. :nono:
Mwahahaha. Redline is at 20k revs... so getting up to 14k is easy. :yes: I've only been on 2 test rides thus far, :( I'm waiting on the bank loan to go through to pick her up, will be some time next week... can't wait. :woohoo:


Dunno about the others but I thought the Daytona was horribly uncomfortable. For me the seat's too high and the clip-ons are too low, even more so than the kwaka 636. But the Daytona does look absolutely mint.
Is so pretty... :drool: I dunno, I guess I'll see when it comes to that (which will be a bit longer down the track). Everyone was saying how comfortable the VTR was, and it just didn't sit right with me.

Have fun on the Hunuas... :)

[gale_wolf]

Mwahahaha. Redline is at 20k revs... so getting up to 14k is easy. :yes:
Yup redline is 20 but IIRC 'peak' power is probably more in the range of 15-17 and depending on the year it may be limited to about 18-19. Dont think that limit applies to the MC22 though. Not that it matters, you're going to enjoy that bike.

[wanpo]

If I can get my embryo made between classes during the day

ewww... what you get up to in your own time... (we want pics for)


Everyone was saying how comfortable the VTR was, and it just didn't sit right with me.

Had a ride on the flatmate's VTR250, sounded nice (the previous owner spent a lot of time getting it to sound that good) and it was 'comfortable' but it didn't do anything for me. That upright seating position feels more like riding a scooter, or sitting in a kitchen chair, than riding a sports bike to me.
The Daytona however was on the other end of the scale, ass up in the air, all the weight on my wrists. Again, however, loved the noise, had an almost il4 whine from the front of the bike and a v-twin rumble from the rear.

[steelphoenix]

Yup redline is 20 but IIRC 'peak' power is probably more in the range of 15-17 and depending on the year it may be limited to about 18-19. Dont think that limit applies to the MC22 though. Not that it matters, you're going to enjoy that bike.
Yeah, the real torque kicks in at about 9k, with peak around 15, as you say. Best thing about the MC22s is that they aren't limited. Definitely going to enjoy. :D


Had a ride on the flatmate's VTR250, sounded nice (the previous owner spent a lot of time getting it to sound that good) and it was 'comfortable' but it didn't do anything for me. That upright seating position feels more like riding a scooter, or sitting in a kitchen chair, than riding a sports bike to me.
The Daytona however was on the other end of the scale, ass up in the air, all the weight on my wrists. Again, however, loved the noise, had an almost il4 whine from the front of the bike and a v-twin rumble from the rear.
Yeah, the VTR sounds good (the one I was looking at had a Yoshi pipe, sounded really nice). The position was weird - kind of halfway between properly upright (like Scorpie) and in sportbike crouch (like the-CBR-which-is-as-yet-unnamed).
Will wait and see on the Daytona... does sound very nice from videos, though...

[GSXR Trace]

ewww... what you get up to in your own time... (we want pics for)

ha it's a model you twat for teaching purposes... but it does sound bad to say I will be making embryos with first year students for two days straight doesn't it?! :innocent:

[gale_wolf]

ha it's a model you twat for teaching purposes... but it does sound bad to say I will be making embryos with first year students for two days straight doesn't it?! :innocent:
I did wonder about that... but thought it best not to ask :p

[gijoe1313]

A nice quiet pootle around the back blocks tonight, some Star Wars references and grub in nice company. Gravel around the Hunuas made it more interesting and the ride back for Momotea was a nice sedate affair.

I think we head North next time! :yes:

[GSXR Trace]

So considering I'm still awake, maybe I should have come! but then again I think I'm awake due to being overtired! And at least i missed the gravel!! :shutup:

[zeocen]

Dropped into Botany Honda on the way home today, noticed in the garage a very tidy looking CBR250RR getting the once over before it went to it's rightful owner. I have to say the pearl white looks very good on that bike!

Getting yourself a minter Steel.

[TOTO]

white is the new black :rolleyes:

[steelphoenix]

Dropped into Botany Honda on the way home today, noticed in the garage a very tidy looking CBR250RR getting the once over before it went to it's rightful owner. I have to say the pearl white looks very good on that bike!

Getting yourself a minter Steel.

:yes: Yeah, she's pretty much mint but for a ding on the tank (which she had when she was shipped in from Japan, according to the Botany Honda guys). She's so pretty! :love: Unfortunately, I can't show her off to you guys on Monday, I'm working, but next week...


white is the new black :rolleyes:

Nah, black is the new black, but there's something about pristine white bikes that always strikes a chord... :love: You should have seen me drooling over the white CBRthou...

[zeocen]

I'll be going back today to pick up my bike and drop off my hilarious loaner, time to defile a certain 250. :D

Although after riding back on this sorry excuse for a bike I might be too sore!

[gale_wolf]

Eh why are you riding that thing? Was your new beastie due for a 1000km service or something?

[zeocen]

Yeah first service. :P
Richard decided to throw a Fury at me.

Now, I usually quite like cruisers but this faux-chopper is almost on bar with the SV650 in terms of how much I dislike a motorcycle. It's preeetty bad!

[gijoe1313]

Well at least it's better fun than sitting at school typing up the same batch of reports again due to the bloody server throwing a tanty and deleting my ones! :angry:

Roll on school hols ... :violin:

[zeocen]

Hooooo boy there are some crazy folk on our roads.

I was riding home from picking my bike up from Botany Honda, on the motorway - as the South Western connects to the Southern this red trashy holden was coming onto the onramp at speed and he seemed to think that since he had his indicator on that meant he could cross four lanes at speed, making me stomp on the picks in order to avoid squishdom.

I went to the other lane as he was stuck behind a slowpoke and I passed him, looked at him and shook my head and he brmm brrrrmmm'd up to me and gave me the fingers. So I gave him the fingers back :P

Well! He took exception to that and the chase was on! He went into my lane, so I went to the next lane, he went in the next lane also. I went onto the offramp to go home and so did he. Curious, I thought. I might add he had three kids with him in that car while he was being a maniac.

I was coming up to the lights that were green and they changed yellow as I approached - I went through before the red and he was a good few seconds behind me so it would've been a good second or three when he went through the red light, wheels screaching and everything!

I thought this was getting kinda out of hand, he has three little kids in there! So I nipped past a few cars and pootled on home.

Talk about anger issues! If you don't want someone to shake your head you, don't try squish them!

[zeocen]

On the bright side I got my Ventura rack on now! :D No more getting caught in the rain, and I have a 12v adapter to install and I need to put that Stebel on sometime soon too!

I :love: my bike.

[steelphoenix]

@Zeo - Holy crap! That's one prize idiot... :facepalm: And don't we all :love: our bikes? :) Imagining you on the Fury is pretty hilarious, I must admit. :laugh:

I had a bright idea, by the way (duck for cover, all) - I finish work at about ten on Monday... and that's about when you lot will be coming back from your ride. Perhaps I could meet you at Momotea (or wherever you're hanging out)? :)

[TOTO]

well we could also go to Blush or Hulucat in the city, and youc an meet us there

[steelphoenix]

Sounds good! I'll throw you my number on the PMs. :)

*heads off to Google Blush and Hulucat*

[TOTO]

Its MOOOONDAAAAAAAAAy

[wanpo]

I my bike.
Has Zeo finally found the one? :blink:

Bike's in getting serviced. Should be good to go by tonight.

Wore in my new rear in the weekend, riding with my flatties and two crazy guys on repsol CBR1000s (flatmates' friends) Don't think I'll ride regularily with them. They're bad influences on my riding. Lets just that our average speed down SH 16 from Wellsford may have at times been a little bit over 104km/h.

Although on a positive note, whereas I could tell they were riding quite close to their limit, (crossing the middle line on corners, etc.) At the speeds we were doing I was feeling really comfortable and didn't have a single oh shit moment.

[zeocen]

I have a pet peeve of people crossing the centre line, even if there's a 480923 mile view ahead. I don't know why, it just irks me. I just slow down and take a tighter corner! Isn't that where the fun is? Cornering? Why would you want to straighten out and go over the line!? :P


Also I was pootling around and about yesterday and came across Justin as I was going home, I gave him a little toot as I rode up next to him. I wonder how surprised he was to see a wild zeocen out in the open.

[gale_wolf]

Its MOOOONDAAAAAAAAAy

Thank god it's not Friday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0).

I've got family here from overseas and dinner plans with them so won't be riding tonight :(



I have a pet peeve of people crossing the centre line, even if there's a 480923 mile view ahead. I don't know why, it just irks me. I just slow down and take a tighter corner! Isn't that where the fun is? Cornering? Why would you want to straighten out and go over the line!?
QFT :yes:

[wanpo]

I have a pet peeve of people crossing the centre line, even if there's a 480923 mile view ahead. I don't know why, it just irks me. I just slow down and take a tighter corner! Isn't that where the fun is? Cornering? Why would you want to straighten out and go over the line!? :P
Yeah, except they were doing it on blind corners as well



Also I was pootling around and about yesterday and came across Justin as I was going home, I gave him a little toot as I rode up next to him. I wonder how surprised he was to see a wild zeocen out in the open.
A wild Zeocen appears!


Thank god it's not Friday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0).
Did you just try to black-roll us? Well joke's on you. I bet your daughters love that sh*t ;p

[steelphoenix]

Thank god it's not Friday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0).
AUGH! MY EARS!

Okay, now I know why people are making such a fuss over it. No seriously, I hadn't heard it before now... :facepalm:


A wild Zeocen appears!
Pikachu, I choose you!

Also... this article (http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-maps-and-men.html) reminds me of someone...

[wanpo]

Pikachu, I choose you!

Zeocen is a pumpkin-type pokemon. It's not very effective.

[GSXR Trace]

So where ya heading to tonight boys?

[gale_wolf]

Dunno, I'm not riding tonight :( Just dropped in to post while at family dinner ;)

I did manage to go out for a late lunchbreak blat today with Wanpo riding a '99 CBR600 loaner while his thou was in for a service. That serviced my riding need for today :)

[steelphoenix]

Apparently they'll be at Hulu Cat Tea House from about 10. I'm in need of a ride (and want to show off my new baby), so will be joining there. Come along! :)

[GSXR Trace]

Hulu cat, is that the one on anzac ave? and when the hell are they ever on time... how do you know they are going to be there at 10?

[steelphoenix]

Yeah, the one on Anzac Ave, by Walker&Hall. And Toto texted me. To be honest, I'm expecting to get there before them (I'm all of 10mins from there by motorway), but hey, I can camp out and wait... :)

[TOTO]

Extra Creamy ride tonight folks. Worked on night riding lines, and enjoyed the view of the stars. Very romantic Honda ride if you ask me :love:

Steelphoenix did camp outside but it was worth it, eh ?

And to top of the creamy night we gave Tim a taste of what our adventures include when we got locked out of the secure carpark we parked the motorbikes at. :killingme oops ...:facepalm:

[KALLAN]

Extra Creamy ride tonight folks. Worked on night riding lines, and enjoyed the view of the stars. Very romantic Honda ride if you ask me :love:

Steelphoenix did camp outside but it was worth it, eh ?

And to top of the creamy night we gave Tim a taste of what our adventures include when we got locked out of the secure carpark we parked the motorbikes at. :killingme oops ...:facepalm:

Gotta say - it sticks well with your definition of adventure ... Inappropriate equipment in in appropriate places?
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[wanpo]

I did manage to go out for a late lunchbreak blat today with Wanpo riding a '99 CBR600 loaner while his thou was in for a service.
CBR600F, not quite the pirate the super-sports are (what with all those Arr's)


That serviced my riding need for today :)
You got serviced by a Honda rider? Trading in the Gixxer for a CBR then?


Steelphoenix did camp outside but it was worth it, eh ?
I can't believe we made her wait 45 minutes. I probably shouldn't have told you that you had forgotten to set your clock when you sent the text.


Gotta say - it sticks well with your definition of adventure ... Inappropriate equipment in in appropriate places?
I liked how Todd's Bars/mirrors were twice as wide as the doorframe and he managed it though. (without running over Sayaka's toes)

[Gremlin]

Glad I wasn't there on the BMW :shit:

[TOTO]

Glad I wasn't there on the BMW :shit:

WHat do you care, even if it got scratched, we wouldn't know the difference

[gijoe1313]

Well it was a great time last night, just about everything - even a tiny amount of gravel! :msn-wink:

Interceptor was running a bit late, but nothing a text or two couldn't fix! :msn-wink:

Ride up SH16 was nice, we were virtually the only vehicles proceeding along it to Wellsford! And yes, the stop at the top of the hill to see the stars was a change of pace (though my poor girl really needed a pitstop ASAP! :innocent:)

Was good to see some riders getting in some new night riding skills safely :yes:

The fiasco at Hulucat was compounded from the moment TOTO told Steel_Phoenix our ETA :facepalm:

Then the lockout in the gargre was the icing on the cake! :facepalm: Fortunately, bikes are magical freedom devices and they escaped their confinement with some small amount of manuvering and a plucky japanese girl! Yataa! :niceone:

And no apologies for the tiki touring across the greater parts of north Auckland! :devil2: Been ages since I done the airfield circuit ... I love it when I see planes taking off and the hangars are open at night. Very kewl! (my girl was wondering why my head was permanently turned left at that point in the ride! :o)

[wanpo]

Oh yeah, and I had my first kill. Wheelied right over that sucka possum.
Had to spend a while explaining to Sayaka that they are horrible creatures and I was doing New Zealand a credit by lessening their number.

[gijoe1313]

Oh yeah, and I had my first kill. Wheelied right over that sucka possum.
Had to spend a while explaining to Sayaka that they are horrible creatures and I was doing New Zealand a credit by lessening their number.

The hassle I got through Trace when we rode to Bethells beach one night and I ran over a bunny ... she thought I was deliberately trying to run it over when I was moving from left to right! :blink:

In reality I was trying to pick a line that would avoid the wascally wabbit, in the end it was wanting to commit suicide and was probably thinking "why the hell is this prick trying to make it hard for me to throw myself under the wheels!" :bye:

But it will be a while before you rack up a kill count that rivals Gremlins or mine! (I massacred well over a couple of dozen in one night ride from Wanaka to Alexandra via Queenstown).

Gremlin hates these vermin with a passion and goes out of his way to even kick them with his boots! :blink:

[steelphoenix]

Steelphoenix did camp outside but it was worth it, eh ?
Delicious takoyaki. Delicious takoyaki is worth the wait.

(Also, your time estimation sucks. :bleh:)


And to top of the creamy night we gave Tim a taste of what our adventures include when we got locked out of the secure carpark we parked the motorbikes at. :killingme oops ...:facepalm:


Then the lockout in the gargre was the icing on the cake! :facepalm: Fortunately, bikes are magical freedom devices and they escaped their confinement with some small amount of manuvering and a plucky japanese girl! Yataa! :niceone:

:killingme I am so glad someone took a photo... And it totally counts as 'adventure'! :D

[gale_wolf]

Gyahhh! I missed out on takoyaki? :(

[zeocen]

So I love my bike right. I just got one of those 12v cig lighter things. Anyone know how to install it ? :x

[TOTO]

yea, I installed mine. just hook it up to the battery.

[wanpo]

So I love my bike right. I just got one of those 12v cig lighter things. Anyone know how to install it ? :x


yea, I installed mine. just hook it up to the battery.

not only am I worried about your long term health, Smoking while riding a motorbike is distracting and I would be loathe to condone such an activity.

[steelphoenix]

Gyahhh! I missed out on takoyaki? :(
Unfortunately, yes.

Why in the name of all that's holy do you want a cig lighter on your bike, Zeo?

[GSXR Trace]

Extra Creamy ride tonight folks.

Ewwww :sick:

[zeocen]

Unfortunately, yes.

Why in the name of all that's holy do you want a cig lighter on your bike, Zeo?

For GPS and iPhone.

[steelphoenix]

For GPS and iPhone.
Aaah... I see. :)

[wanpo]

I suppose I'd want to set fire to my iphone if I owned one too.

[zeocen]

Ah well, better to have a working phone than stripping bolts in my bike. :)

[TOTO]

Make sure that the plus goes to plus and minus with minus...:rolleyes:

[Gremlin]

I suppose I'd want to set fire to my iphone if I owned one too.
:lol:

Why a cig lighter? A good GPS (zumo550) comes with all the wiring and mounting kits. I wouldn't mount a flimsy device like an iphone anywhere outside a secure vault.

[zeocen]

Well it was like $15 so I bought it in the spur of the moment. What do you suggest I use for an iPhone then? Because with the Waze app it's pretty much a decent GPS for my uses anyway.
I have it on my tank bag in the plastic part, I can still use it through my gloves - it's pretty much perfect for me unless I get a mount which I'm not prepared to do really, not paying a premium for bits of plastic and metal. The only downside is that it drains the battery if i'm on long trips.

[gijoe1313]

The good thing is that zeo is actually getting all techie and wants to do some spannering! A good thing in my books! :yes:

Most of you don't realise just how far this lad has come from his original point of "duh, what's a 10mm socket?" to actually working on his bike(s).

Now Gremlin, that's a whole different sordid saga - though in his favour, he actually purchased a multi-tool toolbox and used it. Successfully several times now! :gob:

[steelphoenix]

Wait, there are people who don't know what a 10mm socket is? :blink:

(Kidding. :bleh:)

[zeocen]

I knew what a socket was THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

.......I just didn't know what a ratchet was...

Screw you all, I just started exercising for a better me this week and my legs hurt and I am cranky! :I

[Gremlin]

Now Gremlin, that's a whole different sordid saga - though in his favour, he actually purchased a multi-tool toolbox and used it. Successfully several times now! :gob:
Those plastic pressed covers for radar detectors are a waste of time. What you need is a waterproof reasonably indestructible Pelican case!

[steelphoenix]

I knew what a socket was THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

.......I just didn't know what a ratchet was...

Screw you all, I just started exercising for a better me this week and my legs hurt and I am cranky! :I
*pats* Aww, poor Zeo... *hugs* Should I make the nasty mans go away?


Those plastic pressed covers for radar detectors are a waste of time. What you need is a waterproof reasonably indestructible Pelican case!
I like how you put 'reasonably' indestructible... *snerk*

[wanpo]

I like how you put 'reasonably' indestructible... *snerk*

We he *has* tested it in this respect.

[zeocen]

You know what we need to do?
Get BigDave on another one of our meetings for a photoshoot and a spread in KiwiRider! We've been doing this for a good while now, I bet it would put some favour on motorcyclists if it shows some ugly mugs having good times eating octopus balls and riding sensibly with some great night shoots!

:love:

[TOTO]

he has already been. we are old news

[zeocen]

That's why I said "another".

[steelphoenix]

Oooh really? Linky/scan?

[zeocen]

http://www.3deals.co.nz/site/deal-2174/Italeri-Model-Motorcycles.html

Some model motorcycles from MotoGP winners - I'm getting me the Nicky Hayden one cause he's awesome :D

[KALLAN]

Well it was like $15 so I bought it in the spur of the moment. What do you suggest I use for an iPhone then? Because with the Waze app it's pretty much a decent GPS for my uses anyway.
I have it on my tank bag in the plastic part, I can still use it through my gloves - it's pretty much perfect for me unless I get a mount which I'm not prepared to do really, not paying a premium for bits of plastic and metal. The only downside is that it drains the battery if i'm on long trips.

Make sure you've got 5V output rather than the 12V from your battery - otherwise it might not work as well as you hope... If you're using it with a car cigarette lighter adaptor thing, you would probably be sorted. And you are. In which case this post was a waste of time. Well done.

[KALLAN]

:lol:

Why a cig lighter? A good GPS (zumo550) comes with all the wiring and mounting kits. I wouldn't mount a flimsy device like an iphone anywhere outside a secure vault.

I have to plug - Toto plugs stuff all the time... RAM Mount (http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/lifestyle). It will be secure enough. No need for a vault.

[zeocen]

Not sure if I'll be there tonight, depends on work. Where you all planning on heading ?

[steelphoenix]

It's Monday? Holy crap, it's Monday!

Well, guess I'll be there...

[Interceptor]

It's Monday all day!

I will be there tonight (ideally a bit earlier than last week).

[zeocen]

Well if a shineh CBR250 will be there then I might just have to come look at it!

[gijoe1313]

Riding is confirmed for tonight, roger roger! :scooter:

[zeocen]

Might I suggest that Chinese place in howick? I feel like getting a colossal amount of food and inhaling it.

[gale_wolf]

Do you mean Night Owl in Botany?

[zeocen]

GW this is the restaurant I was talking about in Sydney http://www.tetsuyas.com/

You owe it to yourself to indulge, and tell me how it is so I can live vicariously through you.

[gijoe1313]

Well last night was ... different :blink: Some over exuberance from Gremlin and a big turn out saw the ride have some unique dynamics! :blink:

This time, more about the riding through various areas of Souf'Auckland and the times when we stopped, strange happenings abounded! :blink:

Ah well, guess it's all part of the passing paegantry of biking life! :facepalm:

Reminder for next time : a taser to ensure Gremlin acts with some semblance of normality! :facepalm:

[gale_wolf]

GW this is the restaurant I was talking about in Sydney http://www.tetsuyas.com/

You owe it to yourself to indulge, and tell me how it is so I can live vicariously through you.
I just checked their site... Tetsuya’s serves a eleven-course degustation menu, which is $210* (GST inclusive) per person, plus drinks. That's Aussie dollars folks, I wonder if I can justify that as a business expense, hmmm :yes: And for AUD$210 they'd better have takoyaki!


Well last night was ... different :blink: Some over exuberance from Gremlin and a big turn out saw the ride have some unique dynamics! :blink:

This time, more about the riding through various areas of Souf'Auckland and the times when we stopped, strange happenings abounded! :blink:

Ah well, guess it's all part of the passing paegantry of biking life! :facepalm:

Reminder for next time : a taser to ensure Gremlin acts with some semblance of normality! :facepalm:
Sounds like I missed an interesting night out, although turning up for the meeting place at least had a few laughs before retiring home for the evening. Will just have to look forward to next week's ride instead.

[GSXR Trace]

Well last night was ... different :blink: Some over exuberance from Gremlin and a big turn out saw the ride have some unique dynamics! :blink:

This time, more about the riding through various areas of Souf'Auckland and the times when we stopped, strange happenings abounded! :blink:

Ah well, guess it's all part of the passing paegantry of biking life! :facepalm:

Reminder for next time : a taser to ensure Gremlin acts with some semblance of normality! :facepalm:

Haha sure was a funny night! good ride and was entertaining, but being the only non-honda rider meant that some people needed to be brought into line and a few group gropings were seen... andy you really should have come for the ride so that I wasn't the only normal person present! :innocent:

[gale_wolf]

Haha sure was a funny night! good ride and was entertaining, but being the only non-honda rider meant that some people needed to be brought into line and a few group gropings were seen... andy you really should have come for the ride so that I wasn't the only normal person present! :innocent:
I had to bail early, sorry to leave you with all those dodgy gropey Honda riders Tracey. I should be there next week though, a couple of Suzuki riders should balance out all the freaks right? ;)

[GSXR Trace]

I had to bail early, sorry to leave you with all those dodgy gropey Honda riders Tracey. I should be there next week though, a couple of Suzuki riders should balance out all the freaks right? ;)

haha what suzuki rider are you planning on taking along? good luck with trying to balance that group out! :nya:
and you definitely should be sorry! but somehow i don't think you feel so bad about it! :bleh:

[zeocen]

I just checked their site... Tetsuya’s serves a eleven-course degustation menu, which is $210* (GST inclusive) per person, plus drinks. That's Aussie dollars folks, I wonder if I can justify that as a business expense, hmmm :yes: And for AUD$210 they'd better have takoyaki!

Worth it and then some from what I have heard and seen. Bring me back a doggy bag!

[steelphoenix]

Well last night was ... different :blink: Some over exuberance from Gremlin and a big turn out saw the ride have some unique dynamics! :blink:
Hehe, but we had fun, didn't we? :) Helmet will be fixed, too. Very much enjoyed the Korean noms. Actually enjoyed the solitary zoom back down the motorway (painkillers had kicked in by then) - may possibly have been a trifle over the speed limit... :innocent:

FYI: Anyone who calls me Gremlinette dies. Horribly. I will be creative. :devil2:

As for dinner in Sydney - eep, AU$210 is quite a bit! But it is an 11-course degustation, so that makes sense... do tell us what it's like if you go (went).

[GSXR Trace]

FYI: Anyone who calls me Gremlinette dies. Horribly. I will be creative. :devil2:

Haha fact that you have said that means that the next time you see them for the next few months they will all call you Gremlinette... gutted for you, but at least there will be entertainment of watching them die!

[steelphoenix]

Haha fact that you have said that means that the next time you see them for the next few months they will all call you Gremlinette... gutted for you, but at least there will be entertainment of watching them die!

:facepalm: Gorram it. Forgot that...

Best start thinking up ways now, then! *heads off to the internets*

[TOTO]

she is obviously a slow learner :killingme

[Gremlin]

My work is done.

[steelphoenix]

she is obviously a slow learner :killingme
She has her moments... <_<


My work is done.
You're first on the list. Just you wait...

[GSXR Trace]

You're first on the list. Just you wait...

Hahaha i get the feeling last nights little fight isn't over... have fun controlling those two boys!

[Gremlin]

You're first on the list. Just you wait...
No... you might have to wait... Pretty sure I'm first on the list for several people :innocent:

[gale_wolf]

haha what suzuki rider are you planning on taking along? good luck with trying to balance that group out! :nya:
and you definitely should be sorry! but somehow i don't think you feel so bad about it! :bleh:
True, needs to be more than just the two of us to balance that crazy lot. And sure I feel bad, I didn't get to go riding :p


Worth it and then some from what I have heard and seen. Bring me back a doggy bag!
Well we didn't go to Tetsuya's tonight, but Wanpo and I both enjoyed a very nice meal each of medium rare Kangaroo loin. Poor Skippy, saw him on the menu and had to try some. Really quite enjoyed it, I'd definitely go some Kangaroo again.


FYI: Anyone who calls me Gremlinette dies. Horribly. I will be creative. :devil2:
So how do we get SteelPhoenix's user name changed to Gremlinette?

In other news, since I had time to kill this morning before my flight to Sydney, I thought I'd nip out for a quick ride, ended up at Botany Honda where I got quoted for trading my bike in and took an '09 CBR thou for a test ride down through Whitford. Handled very nicely, though felt a bit twitchy in 1st and 2nd, but that's probably just because I'm so used to my own bike. I'll add it to my list of possibles, but still want to test a Busa.

Interesting reaction from Richard at Botany Honda when I mentioned Justin's name, he laughed and said "oh so you're one of them" to me and then immediately listed Matt and Alan amongst "that group of reprobates", his words :p And now I'm tarred with the same brush ;) He also mentioned Gremlinette by her real name and how keen she was on her new ride.

Pic of said CBR attached.

[zeocen]

If that's the one with the leo Vince pipe, that bike is LOUD! You should definitely buy it :D

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like Gale_Wolf is going to the dark side? (yes, Honda is the Empire ... Suzukis are the Rebel scum and this post will make zeocen spit tacks! :devil2:)

Sounds like Trace may be the last hold out! :whistle:

[GSXR Trace]

True, needs to be more than just the two of us to balance that crazy lot. And sure I feel bad, I didn't get to go riding :p

Well we didn't go to Tetsuya's tonight, but Wanpo and I both enjoyed a very nice meal each of medium rare Kangaroo loin. Poor Skippy, saw him on the menu and had to try some. Really quite enjoyed it, I'd definitely go some Kangaroo again.

So how do we get SteelPhoenix's user name changed to Gremlinette?

I was meaning, i doubt i will make it monday... so you will have to take someone else to try and balance them out... but given your comment below... :facepalm:

Sounds like when i was in africa... tried everything that was possible of the big game animals etc, and it was yummy!

and just need to know a mod... change can be made easy! :shutup:


In other news, since I had time to kill this morning before my flight to Sydney, I thought I'd nip out for a quick ride, ended up at Botany Honda where I got quoted for trading my bike in and took an '09 CBR thou for a test ride down through Whitford. Handled very nicely, though felt a bit twitchy in 1st and 2nd, but that's probably just because I'm so used to my own bike. I'll add it to my list of possibles, but still want to test a Busa.

Interesting reaction from Richard at Botany Honda when I mentioned Justin's name, he laughed and said "oh so you're one of them" to me and then immediately listed Matt and Alan amongst "that group of reprobates", his words :p And now I'm tarred with the same brush ;) He also mentioned Gremlinette by her real name and how keen she was on her new ride.

Pic of said CBR attached.

TRAITOR! you bloody traitor! you have clearly spent far too much time with these boys because they have obviously brain washed you! so so disappointed!


Sounds like Gale_Wolf is going to the dark side? (yes, Honda is the Empire ... Suzukis are the Rebel scum and this post will make zeocen spit tacks! :devil2:)

Sounds like Trace may be the last hold out! :whistle:

Suzuki's RULE and i will never convert to being a Honda rider... I have too much self respect! :woohoo: oh yeah, and im straight! :innocent:

[Gremlin]

Interesting reaction from Richard at Botany Honda when I mentioned Justin's name, he laughed and said "oh so you're one of them" to me and then immediately listed Matt and Alan amongst "that group of reprobates", his words :p And now I'm tarred with the same brush ;) He also mentioned Gremlinette by her real name and how keen she was on her new ride.
He was evidently in a good mood... I've been called far worse :blink:

So... did he get a gleam in his eye when you said who you were, or did he beat you out the door with the handy baseball bat?

Just think... Botany Honda is really close to home aye... much easier for servicing etc?

[GSXR Trace]

He was evidently in a good mood... I've been called far worse :blink:

So... did he get a gleam in his eye when you said who you were, or did he beat you out the door with the handy baseball bat?

Just think... Botany Honda is really close to home aye... much easier for servicing etc?

No doubt you have been called far worse... and deserved it!
and stop trying to convince him to defect... such a bad choice, just hope he realises the error of such a traitorous act before doing it!!

[steelphoenix]

*mumblemumblereprobatesmumblemumble*

Well, the helmet is fixed, thanks to the expertise of Toto! And under warranty - you're lucky, Gremlin!

That CBR looks really nice, Gale! The Botany Honda guys have been excellent with my bike (and me calling them up a couple of times and bugging them with questions about said bike). Come to the Dark Side... we have cookies... (and nicer bikes).

[GSXR Trace]

Come to the Dark Side... we have cookies... (and nicer bikes).

That blasphemy almost deserves a red rep! :yes:

[gale_wolf]

Sounds like Trace may be the last hold out! :whistle:
Nup, it's gonna have to be a pretty damn special bike to get me to abandon my beloved Suzuki.


I was meaning, i doubt i will make it monday... so you will have to take someone else to try and balance them out... but given your comment below... :facepalm:
Don't you worry Tracey, I'm firmly in the Suzuki camp. But hey I'll test ride any bike (well I guess there are some I wouldn't ride...), never know when I might find one that I'll fall more in love with than my Suzuki. I'm thinking it'll be the Busa!


Sounds like when i was in africa... tried everything that was possible of the big game animals etc, and it was yummy!
Yup, meat = good! More meat = better!


TRAITOR! you bloody traitor! you have clearly spent far too much time with these boys because they have obviously brain washed you! so so disappointed!
Harsh! I didn't say I was going to buy it, I just took it for a test ride. Don't worry Tracey I got back on my bike and she was beautiful :love:


Suzuki's RULE and i will never convert to being a Honda rider... I have too much self respect! :woohoo: oh yeah, and im straight! :innocent:
Well you can ride the odd Honda, that doesn't make you a Honda rider!


He was evidently in a good mood... I've been called far worse :blink:

So... did he get a gleam in his eye when you said who you were, or did he beat you out the door with the handy baseball bat?

Just think... Botany Honda is really close to home aye... much easier for servicing etc?
Well the suspicious look he gave me made me wonder if I should run... and your Jedi mind tricks don't work on me boy :p


No doubt you have been called far worse... and deserved it!
and stop trying to convince him to defect... such a bad choice, just hope he realises the error of such a traitorous act before doing it!!
Like I said, no defection is imminent. Just gotta play the field a bit, right. And gotta know what the competition's like.


That CBR looks really nice, Gale!.
Yeah it was nice, but not nice enough to make me abandon Suzuki. And I don't really like that red.
I'm quite liking white bikes right now, Busas come in a nice shade of white. Mmmm, Busas....

[GSXR Trace]

Nup, it's gonna have to be a pretty damn special bike to get me to abandon my beloved Suzuki.

Don't you worry Tracey, I'm firmly in the Suzuki camp. But hey I'll test ride any bike (well I guess there are some I wouldn't ride...), never know when I might find one that I'll fall more in love with than my Suzuki. I'm thinking it'll be the Busa!

Yup, meat = good! More meat = better!

Harsh! I didn't say I was going to buy it, I just took it for a test ride. Don't worry Tracey I got back on my bike and she was beautiful :love:

Well you can ride the odd Honda, that doesn't make you a Honda rider!

Well the suspicious look he gave me made me wonder if I should run... and your Jedi mind tricks don't work on me boy :p

Like I said, no defection is imminent. Just gotta play the field a bit, right. And gotta know what the competition's like.

Yeah it was nice, but not nice enough to make me abandon Suzuki. And I don't really like that red.
I'm quite liking white bikes right now, Busas come in a nice shade of white. Mmmm, Busas....

Hahahahaha that is much better! you are let off now! glad there will be no defecting or traitorous acts! at least there are some who are still sane in this thread!
(and we have three white busas, one is a special edition pearl which which is a K6, and two are white with blue decals K9s :yes:)

[zeocen]

I don't like the bubbly looks of the busas but when they are in white they look STUNNING!

[steelphoenix]

Ah well... I guess a Busa would be a suitable excuse not to get a CBR thou... :bleh: I agree with Zeo, they look good in white - though when I saw a couple of them in Coleman's, I was very taken with the metallic orange one - god only knows why, I hate orange!

[gale_wolf]

Those white Busas with the blue decals look absolutely mint, love 'em. And with the pearl special edition too, Tracey your family's set the bar very high for style and good taste. I approve ;)

@Gremlinette, you may hate orange but have you seen the KTM RC8? You simply can't hate that bike in orange/black.

[GSXR Trace]

Those white Busas with the blue decals look absolutely mint, love 'em. And with the pearl special edition too, Tracey your family's set the bar very high for style and good taste. I approve ;)

@Gremlinette, you may hate orange but have you seen the KTM RC8? You simply can't hate that bike in orange/black.

haha damn straight, glad others have recognised this fact! and dad didn't like the K8 white with red decals so waited for the K9 with the blue decals... but the L1s that were in pearl white (i think they were L1s) are damn fine too! but of course my little sexay blue black machine is the hottest! haha (although wouldn't say no to someone giving me the more recent gixers... the lines on those are aggressive and HOT!)

hehe knew gremlinette would stick, especially since you were the one that brought it up on the thread, may as well just change your handle now! you are screwed now!

[zeocen]

Yeah orange can GTFO! So not a motorcycle colour. KTM can GTFO too!

Hey so for people who aren't anti-social like Gremlin, what's all your facebooks?

Add me! http://facebook.com/zeocen !

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah, orange is just wrong... hate the orange! glad we all agree on this one!

[steelphoenix]

@SteelPhoenix, you may hate orange but have you seen the KTM RC8? You simply can't hate that bike in orange/black.
Yeah, I don't hate it... The KTM types just seem to do well with the whole orange thing - not sure why, but it doesn't make me immediately go 'ARGH, KILL IT NOW!' like most orange does. It's the lines of the bike that make me not-really-like it - it's very aggressive, blocky, hard, and somewhat inelegant in its execution.


haha damn straight, glad others have recognised this fact! and dad didn't like the K8 white with red decals so waited for the K9 with the blue decals... but the L1s that were in pearl white (i think they were L1s) are damn fine too! but of course my little sexay blue black machine is the hottest! haha (although wouldn't say no to someone giving me the more recent gixers... the lines on those are aggressive and HOT!)
The recent gixxers are very pretty - do they come in the same blue/black colour scheme that your bike has, or just the traditional blue/white?


Hey so for people who aren't anti-social like Gremlin, what's all your facebooks?

Add me! http://facebook.com/zeocen !
Will do. :)

[TOTO]

Andrew, if you get a honda, I will buy you some takoyaki :done:

[gale_wolf]

Yeah orange can GTFO! So not a motorcycle colour. KTM can GTFO too!

Yeah, orange is just wrong... hate the orange! glad we all agree on this one!
Such a tolerant bunch around here :p if you have an orange bike this thread hates you. You and your bike can GTFO!


Yeah, I don't hate it... The KTM types just seem to do well with the whole orange thing - not sure why, but it doesn't make me immediately go 'ARGH, KILL IT NOW!' like most orange does. It's the lines of the bike that make me not-really-like it - it's very aggressive, blocky, hard, and somewhat inelegant in its execution.
Funny how all of those features are what make me think that the RC8 looks awesome!


Andrew, if you get a honda, I will buy you some takoyaki :done:
Hmmm, that's a tempting offer right there... but Tracey would kill me if I ditched Suzuki for takoyaki!

[TOTO]

Make that 2x takoyaki :devil2:

[GSXR Trace]

The recent gixxers are very pretty - do they come in the same blue/black colour scheme that your bike has, or just the traditional blue/white?

nope only the K7 came in blue/black, since it has only been all black or the blue/white options for having blue or black... its such an awesome colour i don't know why they would not have it every year, but quite pleased they haven't. although recently they brought out blue/grey which looks pretty good!


Such a tolerant bunch around here :p if you have an orange bike this thread hates you. You and your bike can GTFO!

Hmmm, that's a tempting offer right there... but Tracey would kill me if I ditched Suzuki for takoyaki!

Damn straight to both those comments!

[gale_wolf]

nope only the K7 came in blue/black, since it has only been all black or the blue/white options for having blue or black... its such an awesome colour i don't know why they would not have it every year, but quite pleased they haven't. although recently they brought out blue/grey which looks pretty good!

Damn straight to both those comments!
That blue/black scheme looks great. Wanpo and I have been eyeing up lots of bikes here in Sydney, "oi, that one looks like Tracey's." Definitely a stand-out compared to the standard blue/white paint of the others.

[GSXR Trace]

That blue/black scheme looks great. Wanpo and I have been eyeing up lots of bikes here in Sydney, "oi, that one looks like Tracey's." Definitely a stand-out compared to the standard blue/white paint of the others.

Better recognise its hot! ... it's way better than the blue/white! I knew what I wanted the second i saw it! I mean who wants to blend in with the crowd?!

so sounds like you have having a really hard time over there... eating out and checking out bikes! :shutup:

[Gremlin]

I mean who wants to blend in with the crowd?!
<img src=http://www.eatliver.com/img/2010/5226.jpg>

Suzuki riders that don't want to blend in with the crowd? :killingme

[steelphoenix]

nope only the K7 came in blue/black, since it has only been all black or the blue/white options for having blue or black... its such an awesome colour i don't know why they would not have it every year, but quite pleased they haven't. although recently they brought out blue/grey which looks pretty good!
I'm not convinced by the blue/grey - it looks okay, but not as interesting or striking as the blue/black, or the classic blue/white. The K10 has the navy/white scheme, which is quite nice, if vaguely unfinished-looking. If anything, I'd go for the classic blue/white.


Suzuki riders that don't want to blend in with the crowd? :killingme
Hush, you. :bleh:

(:yes:)

[wanpo]

Better recognise its hot! ... it's way better than the blue/white! I knew what I wanted the second i saw it! I mean who wants to blend in with the crowd?!

so sounds like you have having a really hard time over there... eating out and checking out bikes! :shutup:

To be honest, I thought your paint scheme was a well done custom jobbie.

It's a hard life, but somebody's got to do it.

[GSXR Trace]

Suzuki riders that don't want to blend in with the crowd? :killingme

I'm sorry... who was the only non-honda rider present in the group on monday? I'd say that isn't blending in with the crowd! :bleh:


I'm not convinced by the blue/grey - it looks okay, but not as interesting or striking as the blue/black, or the classic blue/white. The K10 has the navy/white scheme, which is quite nice, if vaguely unfinished-looking. If anything, I'd go for the classic blue/white.


Hush, you. :bleh:

(:yes:)

yeah well the blue/grey was a after thought, but i still think I like it better than the blue/white... cause everyone has the blue/white! Although i LOVED the all white 600 (think it was K9) that was freaking HOT!


To be honest, I thought your paint scheme was a well done custom jobbie.

It's a hard life, but somebody's got to do it.

Yep, its just that awesome! but that is a thought, I could always change the colour scheme after getting a new one, cause we have a guy that paints up our bikes back home and does a mint job!

and yeah I'm sure you are suffering big time! :facepalm:

[Swoop]

I will never convert to being a Honda rider... oh yeah, and im straight!
Sounds like you are trying to release your inner ghey. Have you ridden a Honda recently? Botany Honda should look after you!:yes:

[GSXR Trace]

Sounds like you are trying to release your inner ghey. Have you ridden a Honda recently? Botany Honda should look after you!:yes:

ha, trust me, no inner ghey issues here! im good thanks, no need for any trips to botany honda!

[wanpo]

ha, trust me, no inner ghey issues here! im good thanks, no need for any trips to botany honda!

Although on Monday you did seem pretty keen to take Cammy for a spin. I very much doubt youd say no given the offer.

[GSXR Trace]

Although on Monday you did seem pretty keen to take Cammy for a spin. I very much doubt youd say no given the offer.

what exactly gave you that impression? and cammy, really? :innocent:

[wanpo]

Yeah Cammy; from street fighter. (http://www.google.co.nz/images?q=cammy&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=640)
Cus she's hot and has a small ass.

Also, objectively, GW is already half way to the dark side; he's got a Honda in his garage ;)

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah Cammy; from street fighter. (http://www.google.co.nz/images?q=cammy&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=640)
Cus she's hot and has a small ass.

Oh good, as long as there is some computer geek reason for it, it all makes sense again! hehe :bleh:

[gale_wolf]

Also, objectively, GW is already half way to the dark side; he's got a Honda in his garage ;)
Yeah, and I've told my daughters to wheel it out and set it on fire while its owner's stuck here in Sydney :p

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah, and I've told my daughters to wheel it out and set it on fire while its owner's stuck here in Sydney :p

oooooo better not get too cheeky there robbie!!

[musicman]

Cus she's hot and has a small ass.

:nono:

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[wanpo]

:nono:

you mean
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[GSXR Trace]

ROFL the leopard print briefs at 1:17 :sick:

[GSXR Trace]

:puke: nope couldn't hold it in!

[Richard Mc F]

I save the best for you Alan:yes:

I am watching you lot:corn: might have to do some stalking...hmmmm non honda riders hehehehehe soon my precious:innocent::scooter::yes::woohoo:


He was evidently in a good mood... I've been called far worse :blink:

So... did he get a gleam in his eye when you said who you were, or did he beat you out the door with the handy baseball bat?

Just think... Botany Honda is really close to home aye... much easier for servicing etc?

[zeocen]

Hey Richard, fix your freakin' spam inbox! I email you via the botanyhonda website form and I think it went into your spam inbox again.

[GSXR Trace]

I save the best for you Alan:yes:

I am watching you lot:corn: might have to do some stalking...hmmmm non honda riders hehehehehe soon my precious:innocent::scooter::yes::woohoo:

That is more than a little creepy! just another reason to stay away from honda riders!
Wait... so pushing honda, but have a ducati avatar symbol... talk about mixed messages!

[Gremlin]

Hey Richard, fix your freakin' spam inbox! I email you via the botanyhonda website form and I think it went into your spam inbox again.
No... he's just ignoring you :bleh:


Wait... so pushing honda, but have a ducati avatar symbol... talk about mixed messages!
He had a Ducati, and still fancies them, but something enormously reliable has to cart him to work and back... so surprise surprise, he has a Honda! I believe he's even purchased a second one... they're that good!

[TOTO]

He had a Ducati, and still fancies them, but something enormously reliable has to cart him to work and back... so surprise surprise, he has a Honda! I believe he's even purchased a second one... they're that good!

She doesn't understand. Its one of those things that you have no idea that you really really want something till you try it, and then you wonder how you lived without it. Isn't it called LOVE. If she tried it, she will forever be surrounded by HONDA LOVE :love:

P.s. Honda love is close to her at the mo, but she aint in the circle of love yet

[GSXR Trace]

Well that just goes to show how awesome individuality is, because I LOVE my bike, and not interested in getting any of that Honda love :blink: *backs away from the circle*

[GSXR Trace]

You bloody red rep'd me Todd!!! I said andy almost deserved a red... i didn't actually red him, because I am actually NICE! i was being a smart arse! you prick!
giving someone red for the hell of it is just bullshit!

[Botany Honda]

Why it seems to be working perfectlky


Hey Richard, fix your freakin' spam inbox! I email you via the botanyhonda website form and I think it went into your spam inbox again.

[zeocen]

Well then reply! :P

[wanpo]

Sayaka is having a farewell BBQ tonight from 6pm, she'd like for you biker scum to attend. If you are keen I'll pm you the location (will probably post it up temporarily while I'm on the plane and can't interwebs

[steelphoenix]

Aww, sadface. I'm working tonight. Give Sayaka my best! :)

[TOTO]

You bloody red rep'd me Todd!!! I said andy almost deserved a red... i didn't actually red him, because I am actually NICE! i was being a smart arse! you prick!
giving someone red for the hell of it is just bullshit!

You said you only had one red rep. Now the little thing has someone to talk to. I only meant good :innocent:

[steelphoenix]

You said you only had one red rep. Now the little thing has someone to talk to. I only meant good :innocent:

:facepalm: Toto! :rolleyes: You have a very twisted sense of niceness.

[GSXR Trace]

:facepalm: Toto! :rolleyes: You have a very twisted sense of niceness.

no, he is just a dick!

[TOTO]

no, he is just a dick!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSkdRvecOLU

[steelphoenix]

So who's coming tonight? :)

[wanpo]

I shall be there. I don't think I'll order any eats etc though, since I really need to do a bit of saving for a couple of months.

[steelphoenix]

I shall be there. I don't think I'll order any eats etc though, since I really need to do a bit of saving for a couple of months.
Yeah, I should be doing that too... new bike and all... Maybe we should ride first, then go eat?

(Because, y'know, certain people will complain if we don't go eat at all...)

[wanpo]

Could someone bring some chain oil? Mine got confiscated at customs -_- (forgot to remove it from my bag. It got through NZ customs to Australia, but not the other way; along with my sunscreen and hair gel)